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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
Oregon, and Its Evidences of Prosperitv an.
tion to Liberal and Correct PrIncsrIa OevO

tion TO Liberal and Correct Prlncip1es Devo-
A few years since Oregon was an unknovn
try, whose very boundaries were the subject ~ ~
plomatc question. Being beyond any defined ~ u
dlctlon, her inhabitors organized temporary ' Wis
eminent. which was followed in 184S by CIV
government Since then Oregon has prospercS II 81
degree beyond the hopes and expectations Of ia
most ardent and visionary. She has made laws NH
would do credit 10 any portion of the Old World e
ner eXecunre, administrative, ard judicial cfScaSu.
nave executed her laws in manner which wouIS
be credltable to the old States of the Union Oou
now raises all The produce she needs and roannsn
lures all the lumber and many other things sh. wn
and much to spare. She has schools and inst;,n;aU'
OF Learning, and her settlements include manv O"
worthy and pious men, who are devoted 10 the n,o
esls OF religion Ia Congress she is represented hv
the Marion of the Mexican war;" and one 10y
Loves Oregon. her people, and institutions while bo
is democrat " he never doubted or faltered in HI.
duty, IN the held at home, or in Congress- She baa
newspapers, the appearance of which as we'll as lbs
matter they contain, shows that Oregon is devoted ~
ner own interests as we'll as those which relate 10 the
Union, while she is enthusiastic in her devo,ior ..
democratic principles and the best intel ests of hs,
people she Will soon enter the family of sisters "a
State and, 1t she continues as wise and dscreet 80
she has heretofore been, she will become one of s
mosl valuable jewels Wisdom, prudence. and viz
tue VIII MAKE her what her most sagacious and de.
Voed statesmen desire. If she fails at all in her c
peciatiOns and her wishes it will be becanse ~
abandons wise adherence to her own interests and
the principles OF the democratic party which no ono
expects or fears. Her newspapers furnish the hest
possible evidence that Ore on understands her inter
ests and duty. They are edited and managed by
men OF talent skill, AMI capacity. They are in ali
respects equal to those of the old States and must
exercise powerful. healthy, and controlling inau.
ence. 18th such advantages Oregon must assume
high position in the family of States, and become
one OF the ornaments in the glorious confederacy.-
Her soil, climate and Institutions, as well as the in
teligence energy, and character of her population
entltle her to the advantages and position which we
predict she will hereafter enjoys-Uniog,.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
O4 OONIA
Horny District Bible Society.

This Society met the fourth Sabbath in May.
and according TO previous notice. The Rev. James
Mahoney, President of Society, preached sermon
pertinent to the cause, and then called the meeting
10 order, the congregation responded cheerfully
several ersons constituting themselves members OF
the Society by liberal contributions; the executive
Committee announced that an adjourned meeting
would be held on the first Saturday in June next.
The following resolution was then adopted:
ResolCed That the Society gratefully acknowledge the
receipt of $25 from Messr Brown DeROsset New York
through Messrs Buck Beatty, OF ConwayborO', S. c.
Benediction by the Rev. Mr.. Bishop.
Southern Christian Advocate please copy
J. F. HARRELL, Secretary.
Conwayboro', S. c., May 9th, 1857.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
DAILY Journal, 30th uH.

INQUEST We learn that Coroner J. c. Wood held
an inquest yesterday over the body of q negro man
belonging to Mr.. N. F. Nixon, living on tie Sound.
1t would appear that the negro had been behav-
ing in an outrageous manner, and, we believe,
resisting the overseer, who ordered another negr o
to assist in taking him, upon which he rushed
to creek not far distant and jumped in. All efforts
to get him out before he was drowned failed. The
jury returned verdict in accordance with these
facts DaiIy Journal, 30h ult.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

Sir Waller Scott once gave an Irishman shilling
in payment for something which amounted only 10
sixpence.
Paddy fumbled considerably. but couldn't make
the change
he Jaoers, yer honor, an IFS mesilf can't change
ye." -. ...
Remember said the Baronet, you me SIX
pence
All, long life to yer honor, an may ye live till
pay ye," quoth Paddy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

DIsoRGA MIXERS The Republican Legislature of
Connecticut are about 10 "operale" upon New Ha.
ven, now Democratic city, as the Republican Leg
slature of New York have operated upon that CITY.
The proposition is, to increase the number of wards
and the number of aldermen and counciImen, al.
though The city charter fixes the number at VIVA. il
now is. The New Haven Register says the bill
ought 10 be entitled 6 act TO the opposition
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

THE WAY YANKEE ROBINSON SECOND W1FE-As
the story goes Yankee Robinson visiting the family of
Capt Drakee During the time the Yankee ccompanied
the captain fishing excursion On their return the
dress was with hook In extrcatng the bea rded
Instrument the Yankee remarked that he attached
her She replied with smile that the attachment
was mutual whereupen the captain remarked that he
his consent In six days from that time our friend tied
knot in his fish line that transformed teGH drGke: 10
duck
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

TIE GUANo TRADE.The important part which the guano
trade performing in the of the world and its
uence upon shipping interests says the Philadelphia Amsr
but mperecty understood Vessels carrying cargoes
to our West Pacific coast formerly werebgedt depend for
return heights upon China and the East Indies alone Now
high rates. for foreign and American vessels very large
extent Nearly 10000 tons fguano required for
Britain and Ireland and 2O COO for the United
Every sea explored obtain this valuable fertilizer
aggregate value Of the different varieties the
the world cnnet be less than hundred and
forty millions per annum
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

We are indebted to the courtesy of Messrs. Full.
ton & Price, edl tors of the Wilmington Journal for
pamphlet copy of the interesting address of Joshua
G. Wright, Esq, delivered at the celebration of the
Battle Of Moore's Creek Bridge, February q, 1857.
We have read it with pleasure; it is handsome
tribute 20 the memory of the gallant and patriotic
ACTORS in that affair, which confers honor on the men
of Cape Fear and orcibly illustrates the spirit which
achieved our national independence.
HilLsbor0' Recorder
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

O9- Messrs. Puyear and Scales have entered upon
their canvass for Congress in the Sixth District
Mr. Scales does his full duty 10 his party and press
es; his opponent closely and vigorously. If the
Democrats of that District only do their duty by him,
he will be triumphantly chosen. We look forward
to his election, not with absolute certainty but with
more than hone
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
Latest from New Mexico.

ST. Lop1s, May 27.-The Santa Fe mails have ar
rived The intelligence is unimportant. Indian dep
relations during the month of March were unusually
extensive.
Judge Baird is announced candiaats for Con.
gress, in opposition to Dir. Otero.
Col. Bonneville bad started on an expedition
against the ella Apachea.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

CANADIAN PUBLIC DEBT.-Canada is getting very
heavily involved for the construction Of railways
At the present tire the public debt amounts forty.
nine millions OF dollars. of which nineteen millions
are chargeaole to public works and twenty. one mil
lions to railroads. Of the Grand Trunk railroad $50
niles had been constructed up to the beginning OF
the present year at cost of G42, 100000, and to
complete the remainder and build the Victoria bridge
at Montreal will require "a GOO, 900 more
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

GROWTH o. SOME SOUTHERN CITIES AND TowNs-By the
census OF ieoo the population of Memphis over 5000
over 10 0OO now estimated at 10000 That Of Hunts
VIE estimated at 1000 In 1853 the census of Atlanta over
some OF ITS residence estimate it much larger In
ooO the census of Charleston its population
now estimated by compiler of its last directorT at
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

Strange and incredible as the statement may ap-
pear, says the Fairfax News, yet nevertheless
warranted by facts in stating that Mr.. 1hos. Henry
Nelson, of this country, filled his Toulouse on the
9th day OF the present month with pure clear Ice, OF
an average thickness of fourteen inches In expla
nation OF this remarkable fact we may remark that
Mr.. Nelson procured the Ice from the banks OF the
Potomac. where it is still piled up in many places to
heighl of from ten 10 fifteen feet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

O. The alarm of fire between one and two O'Clock
this morning, proceeded from the Steam Saw and
Planning Mill of Mcssrs S. & w. Fl. Northrop at the
lower end of town. 1t would appear 10 have been
the work of an nicer Larry, whose purpose would
have been accomplished but for its timely discovery
by the mounted guard In two minutes more it would
have been too late.
AS it was, there was little or no damage done.
DojI1I Journal 2otb am
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

We indebted to The courtesy Of Messrs.-
Fulton Price, Editors of The Wilmington Journal
fora nea, pamphlet copy of the Address delivered at the
celebration of the Battle of Moores Creek, by Joshua
q. Wright. Esq. 1t is noble tribute TO the memory
OF the Patriotism and chivalry of the actors OF thai
glorions day Benmfnrd .TonrnnL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

DARKEY THEoLoG1AN.-An old negro, near Vic
borhood, always stuck up for his own faith" and
was ready with reason for ii. although he was un.
able 10 read word. This was the way he "put
em DOWN.
You kin r'ad, now keant you'"
Yes"
Well s'pose yuve read the Bible, haint you ,"
"Yes."
You've read about John the Baptist haint you 2?
Yes
"Wel, you never read about John de Msthodis
did you ~
No."
"You see has de lille on my side, den. Yah
"a a.ah y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
France.


The Monneur of the 9th contains six provincial
cases Of sentences of fine and Imprisonment for the
publication of false news, or news tending 10 disturb
the public peace. Young women have been COR
demned to long terms of Imprisonment for FASTING, in
the night time at the corners of the in Paris,
sedltlous addresses to the garrison and libels on
the Emperor. AS the cuprits were employed
by the secret societies, it has been thought ad-
visable to make impressive examples. The Lon
don Times of the 18th treats the question of
those societies with knowl dge and sound judg-
men There is no ground for alarm in regard
TO the political situation and prospects of France,
except the possible sudden premature death or dis
ablement of the Emperor. in this event five par
ties would enter the feld-the Legtimists, the Or.
leanlsts, the Socialists, the moderate sl1epubcans,
and the Bonapaitsts, with the Empress and the
that the troops throughout France and the agrcul-
tural or rural would DECLARE for the Napoleon
dynasty, and put down all competition. A large
majority of tn Parisians Of all orders would, We may
presume take the same side yet it might be dic ut
TO MAINTAIN IN power for any length of time an En-.
press Regent and child Confusion and disorder
could scarcely fail 10 pervade France in the outset
The Bishop OF Moulins, one of the family of Dreux
BreZe-lnveterate Legtimise-was last month ar
ralgned before the Council OF State for various abu
ses OF prelatica authority and violation of the lib
critics of the GalIican Church and the Concorda with
the Pope. He has been condemned on various heads
No Immediate penalty could be inflicted he is now
In the hands of the Holy See for ecclesiastical udg
ment He has deputed to Rome priest-nephew of
the late Archbishop AAre, with an explanatory and
justiGcatory memorial. He is the ninth probate con-
demned since 1909 in like manner by the Council of
State. The minor Catholic clergy throughout France
sympathiZe with their brethren who were oppressed
by the shop Of Mou,ins.-[ Extracts from Mr..
Waists PARIS CORRESPONDENCE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

every part the District are most cheering and fattrng
Let the Democracy but do their duty and his election
crushing majority certain Letno Democrat slumbsr al
his post The enemy is awake will every means to
defeat Let every Democrat go to the po and
all will be safa-Knnnurh1 Star
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

arg- The Walker drama is closed, and We are glao
that il is for every rejecting man must have teIt 1ol
months past that his was hopeless, and that nc
varorjng of his friends could change the fixed cur
rent of events, which set in so steadily in that dlrec
ton and which could only lead TO the point which
has been reached.
The private letters from Henningsen and Others
talked of by the New York Herald and other 0erG'
ciors prints, whose high morality was shocked Oy an
aYowed first of April story of the J0"rnGt' prove &c
have been shere forgeres gotten up for no joke but
for the purposes Of deception-senously, graVely
and with malice aforehougbt. The circumstances
as they have turned out show that under the gulse Of
harmless hoax, the Journal simply foreshado"ed
with surprising accuracy, what has actually taken
place.
We trust that, while the world will make gener-
GUS allowance for the many gallant but deuded men,
who sympahised in, and sacrificed for, the cause OF
alker in Nicaragua, it will not forget the specula-
tive trafickers in human blood and national honor,
who through their venal presses in New York and
elsewhere, spread false rumors, and forged bogus
letters 10 lure the unwary and confding to misera-
bic ard frutless death. The blood OF thousands OF
gallant youths is upon the head OF such papers as
the New York Herald, and such spectators as might
be named and at their hands the families of the vic
Tins ought TO demand it, But what will they get in
answer 10 their demand Rbbald abuse, or fresh lies,
while crack branetHagen ,.untaught by experience
will trampoose the country after the fashion OF Peter
the Hermit, preaching new crusades under old and
tried and found wanting leaders.
The evacuation of RiVas was made on the list of
May, according to terms of capitulaon to Captain
Davis of The United States sloop'of-war St. Mary's.
We find in the Charleston Courier, the report
of Gen. Henningsen to Walker. giving the full de-
tails Of the CapiuIation together with the evacua-
ton OF Rivas
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL,
wlLmINGToN. n. g: MONDAY. JUNE !. 1857.

&C. The Virginia elections, so far as heard from
are not very encouraging to the Dstributionsts nor
TO the party that has risen upon the corrupons and
in spite of the opposition &c., of the old Wing and
Democratic parties. Even Richmond the old I'll
braIter of Whiggery is gone. Acknowledgement
has ruined that party, if it has done nothing else
Hundreds and thousands of lis best men have found
safety and fixed standing ground in the rauks OF
the Democracy The last cant of Distribution, never
talked of in the PALMER and more vigorous days of
"Sam" is equally Intellectual with all the other cants,
and the " Old Dominion repudiass that, as it has
done all the other shams.
The foolish and ridiculous attempt to keep the polls
open for three days, at the only know nothing ward
in the city Of Richmond, is evidence of such reck-
less desperation as indicates state of things lar
worse than a mere numerical defeat II is a sort ct
insanity-a defying Of the public opinion and 'ne
law, that no party with future or a hope could be
guilty of.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

QUITE NATuRAL.-A writer of travels, in giving an &C
Indians of Australia that though fond OF
ornaments they naturally 60 Naked Very ikey.thatf
the case with most people.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

QUAKER AT A" Niger" SHow-At Buffalo on
Tuesday evening Henry Wilson, United States Sena.
Tor from Massachusetts, announced to lecture at
American Hall (by mistake) nses d of krenin Hall,
before the anti slavery people, Negro Minstrels
were performing at American Hall, and their popu-
larty and that of Mr.. Wilson combined 10 pack the
house. The Republic says The mistake was not dis
covered until the "opening chorus" when many
prominent lecture goers found in the place of an
elaborate lecture Labor, that they were volun-
tarily attending negro performance" Their
misfortune did not end here, for the hall was 30
crowded it was impossible to recede. One old Qua.
and took prominent seat appeared TO be terribly
scandalized when h. first discovered the awfnl mis-.
take he had uade, but he ha time to repent of it,
for before be could make an effort to depart, the
broad brim was quivering, and his sides shaking
like an agitated plate of jelly at the witticsms and
burl esque he Witnessing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05

A PuGHACIoUs MAYOR The folIowin is related
of Mayor Foley, of Covngton, KY:
Some months since man was arrested and brought
before him for whipping lis wife. The hAyor fin
ed him. and let him CO. but in week the cap was
again arrested for the same offence this time, his
Honor imprisoned him. and after serving out his Tins
he went home and again abused his better half and
notwithstanding the Mayor fined and imprisoned the
fellow for each offence, he would persist in his vile
behavior The Mayor after trying Tor months 10 re-
form him, had weil-nigh given up the task, until
one morning This &" hero of hundred fights with
his wite) was arranged on the old charge. w l,'
says his Honor 9 suppose you think am going to
fine you 2" 1 dun no., says the culprt. Perhaps
you imagine will mprison you % continued May,
or F." &c exp ct So" was the answer. 81 shall
do neither" said the Mayor | discharge YOU
The fellows countenance began to brighten up when
his Honor adjourned the court and after stepping to
the door, invited him inside d" Now you devil -
says Mayor F., have fined you and imprisoned you
till am tired of it, and yet you persist in i'll treating
your wife | will now tell you. that if ever hear
of your abusing that woman again, TIL uhip you
a'iAhin an INCH Of yoHr life, d-n meif DON'T Now
travel !" The Mayor has heard from that fel.
low
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-06-05
Democratic Triumph In Rlshr,..u.

At last we have the satisfaction to announce
Democratic triumph in this cityso long the strong
hoe OF the Opposition. By decisive majority Rich.
mo1d sends an unbroken Democratic delegation to
the next Legislature II is result upon which wa
may congratulate the Democratic party of the State
and the Union. In political faith and principle The
Capital is in harmony with the dominant sentiment
OF the State. Richmond is worthy representative
of Virginia.
But we 90 not abandon ourselves to The RAPTURE of
mere party triumph. The result is equally satisfac.
tory, in that it the city respectable and
capable representation in the State Legislature
T. s. The above written yesterday a few
moments before sunset. At that time, out of an ag
gregate vote of 2 700 the Democratic candidates for
The Legislature had majority of something over 26O
slight and sudden shower afforded the Opposition
pretezt for keeping the polls open in Madison
Ward-against the recorded remonstrance of the
| Democratic candidates and commissioners To so
arbitrary an exercise of power there is no naraIlel
IN the political history of the State 1t was not pre-
tended that solitary voter had been kept from the
polls For houis before the rain, the voting had
ceased in every ward There was ample opportunity
during the day for every citizen of Richmond to record
his vote; and yet, moi GRITTY of Know Nothing Com.
mlssioners in Madison Ward assumed the authority
to ke' the polls open! Why did they not keep the
polls epen in the other wards The opposition have
majority of Commissioners both at jefferson and
Monroe Wards; but their stronghold is in Madison
and hence their extraordinary conduct in this Ward
he act is plainly Illegal, and every vote polled to
day or to morrow will count for nothing It matters
not if the Know Nothing nominees gel thousand
more votes the Legislature will assert the validity of
the election of the Democratic candidates August
Haskins, Anderson and Heath will renresent R;ch
mond in the next session of the General Assembly,
Still it Is the duty of the Democrats to bring out all
their reserve strenh, that the moral effect of the
victory may not be impaired by the success of this
discreditable expedlent of the opposition. There is
MT an independent citizen of Richmond who will
countenance arbitrary and unwarrantable a pro-
ceedng. Let all decent people mark their repropa-
tion of the by casting their votes for the Democrat
&c candidates. Richmond South