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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
The Marine HOspitaI.

We do not desire TO take any particular part in any
controversy about the location of the Hospital for
which an appropriation was made by the
last Congress. One thing We know, ard it is
this = that no body wants the appropriation to
be lost, as it might be through difficulties and
disagreements about its location. 1t is understood
that the department wishes that the selection of the
site should be left with Major Bow man, and it has
been suggested that the citizens, in order to put the
thing at rest, should express their concurrence in
this. We mention this the state OF the case sug-
gested by our representative, and make this public
statement, as unwilling that any thing should
bear the slightest appearance of secrecy or man.
agement. We think it the best plan under the
circumstances Others of course will think and act
for themselves. The department will not, we think.
agree to separate locations for the Hospital and Pest
House.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
The Great Snow storm.

In report to the Navy Department. Feb Lieut. Maury
states that the great storm of January with furious
North wind, appears to have commenced simultaneous
Virginia and North Carolina that from BERTHE county North
Caroaa to Washington, the of the was due
North. at the time three four hours from Washington
TO New York 1t about fourteen hours he march, with
furious gale right its teeth thence Boston flew
railway speed making the distance in hours and thence
1t arrived at Portland Maine at IL p M of the 18th
making its march the winds eye from North Carolina
to Maine in about twenty six hours.
The cod the wind and the fall snow all of which
marked by violence, appear each to have had its
of march
The storm did not reach far Hamilton Canada but
known to have extended to Nova Scotia farther
1here has not yet been time receive reports the
Vaory as to the distance at which the felt
Lieut. Maury remarks that since the establishment
has there been such interruption of travel
nderance to the mails the January storm has caused
lie also refers to the necessity illustrated striking
manner by this Storm of extending meteorological
earches from the to the land and says that if the
tenn of daily weather reports through the telegraph which
was recommended by the Secretary Navy for the Obser-
vatory had been established, New York and shipping
ports have had from eighteen twenty hours
warning in advance of this storm the industrial pursuits
the country and the convenience of the public well
shipping interests might all have had the benefit of such
foreknOwedge for the telegraph the press and the mails
can oustrp the wind and spread the of its coming
faster than it run.
Lieut. Maury says that at this of the year the
average of shpwrecks about American
Tor every eight hours and that the total value of the
at sea for the month of January down at something
like four millions of dollars Richmond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
Additional FOREIGN Na,vs

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The London Times If +bo
3lst January states thats Hong Kong correspondents
to December 18th, say that on the 18th of Novon,
Der whilst Captain Foot of the United States sh;,,
Portsmouth was on his way to Whamnoa to con
muncate with the ships pinnace for the purpose Of
withdrawing the American marines stationed in tho
foreign factories and while passing the barrier forts
his boat was fred upon by the Chinese and he was
obliged to put back to Whampoa, notwithstanding
the American flag was flying at the time, and was
also waved from the boat. The Portsmouth and the
Levant m we'd up the river and bombarded the forts
which the Chinese defended bravely, replying with
well directed fire, killing Two and wounding Others and
doing some damage to the vessels.
Commodore Armstrong then wrote to the Vicerov
demanding an apology. The reply not being salts
factory, the Americans proceeded to take the forts
which they have since destroyed. Yeh has written
10 the American authorities stating that their flag
shall be respected that it was mistake The plen
ipotenhary and naval commander in. chief of Great
Britain and America, held conference relative to
canton, but no results of importance had been arv
ed at.
The China Mails of the 1lth of November saws
tnat The Americans met with fatal accident in The
obstruction OF the barrier forts. mine exploded,
through the carelessness of seaman, killing three
and wounding six Others
All the prisoners in the case of the muiny on
BOARD me ship Jas. L. Bogart, have been liberated
except Campbell, the second mate
Accounts from Naples state that deplorable terror
relgns in the capital and kingdom Ares continue
necessarily priest had attempted to assinate the
Archbishop of Matura, while he was giving the ben
edicion TO the people. The Archbishop was wound.
ed ONn"
Verges has been executed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20

IS We have just received brief note from Wash.
ington dated Tuesday la It. 1t makes no me ltion
of the Cape Fear Bill, that conclude that
that bill is not materially changed in its progress
prospects, else We would lave heard of it,
The latest cabinet rumors have returned to the
point whence they started some weeks ago, and the
report is that General Csss is to be Secretary OF
Stale We shall see what we shall see The qu1d
nuncS at Washington seemed to have put the old
tleman completely aside in their calculations not
more than week ago. What other speculative
changes there may be between this time and the fifth
of March, no one say. Mr.. Buchanan keeps
his own council remarkably we'll.
1t would appear that these cabinet speculations
mainly hinge upon who will be secretary of Stale
Why This is SO, we cannot pretend to say. Perhaps
it is understood that the other positions be
easily allotted. This again puzzles US, since a good
many names are mentioned in connection with cabi-
net appointments generally, without any defnteness
as to the position to be assumed by each,
If there be any Cabinet position in reserve for
North Carolina, it has not been spoken of much. II
still to be the impression that the claims of
the State in that connection will not be pressed. Of
course, in where pressure is made, peo-
pie will 81 ecuate all manner of contingencies and
the names of Weldon N. Edwards, L. OBJ. Branch,
Warren Winslow, T. l.. 4Clingnan; and others, are
mentioned. Let us wait again, and we will see.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20

BACK AGA1N.-We notice that at the latest dates
Lola Monex was kicking up her heels at Providence
Rhode Island, or Providence Plantations" as the
case may be- Speaking of Providence Plantations
we thought that this designation had been dropped
in connection with the State of Rhode Island, but
we noticed last week that the ellers in reading out
the return from Rhode Island, read from the long
form before them, and Providence Plantations"
Lola has younger sister with her, still in he1
teens and very beautiful She, too, is learning &c
dance her way through the world. If she follows
Lola's example, she will kick up fuses as well as
heels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
From Europe.

The British steamship City of Baltimore arrived :.
New York on Friday last, bringing dates from live,
pool to the 2sth ultimo
1t was rumored that the Persian Govcrnmen, b.,
signfed its submission to the demands of Enol.nS
out the London papers do not credit the report
Inc reported burning of the British factor;as .
Canton was doubted at
There were rumors of the modification ot IT,
sh CABINET; and it was said that the Aberdeen o..
is to be introduced party
The Emperor of Austria has granted a com,l..
amnesty to the Lombardy insurgents p'e'e
Inc conferences a! Constan'inope respecting the
Prlncpalities are ended. The Turkish roons n u%1
replace the Austrans p' VIII
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
Later from Eurone.

HALIFAX Feb 1.-THE steamship Europa f,o,
Liverpool, with dates to the 31st January. a,rvoa
here to-day. "'iSed
The details of the capture of Bushire by the Emo
the Arabs not the Persians, who lost three cb;
and large number of men, The English loss Was
thrtyfve The latter captured the Governor IF va" S
City, the Commander of the fleet, and person III, r0
ported to be Minister of War. Bushire has Teen de-
cared to be British territory, and free port Ta,aet
accounts state that the City was quiet hut
lation ''P''u
CHINA.-Nearly all the factories of Canton b.vo
eeen burnt by the Chinese. The remainder were on
fire when the steamer left The future stems ~ vi
miral Seymour are not known, but it is believed ,bot
canton will no longer be spared shower of sbaIIs
and rockets and heavy round shot had commencad
1t is rumored that the Chinese have apoogised to
the Americans. The previous Chinese news IS con'
htmed The Submission of Persia is still nnconSrn,
ed. American stocks are firm.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
DEEP RIVER
For the Journal
GoLDsBoRo', N. c., Feb. II, 1857,

GOLDSBORO, N. e., Feb. II, 1857.
MEssRs. EDITORS During short sojourn in this
thriving and agreeable little town, not the least
among the pleasing incidents OF my visit has been
my attendance at concert given by the ladies OF
the place, in furlherance of The laudabe design to
aid in the completion of church. The dining sa
loon of the Nixon House astefuliy fitted up for
the occasion, and thronged with an attentive
and appreciative audience. You Cape Fear people
are noted for boasling upon the beauty of your wo
men, Ito Re Bentonian,) and so far nay opportunity
for Judging goes have the right 50 10 do. But when
gazing upon the array of female loveliness which
graced this occasion, could not but think the Cape
Fear bellies might needs look to their aureIs.
The music was excellent. There were MANY ex.
eeedngly fine natural voices, and some displaying a
high state of cultivation in their adaptation 10 the
divine art. Where all acquitted themselves with so
much skill, taste, and dgnifed modesty it may seem
mVIdous to discriminate, but | cannot forbear ex-
pressing the pleasure experienced in listening TO one
OF my favorie songs" Lone Starry Hours"-as
sung with touching pathos by Mrs. A. and Miss w :,
Miss G. presiding at the piano.
During the ntermission, wendell nv wav 10 the
upper end of the room where tables were spread with
the choicest danes, to tempt the palate evincing
that the tar fingers which traversed the gamut with
SO much celerly and ease, were equally expert in the
preparation of those creature comforts so essen
al to the inner man. could not hen but heartily
coincide in the expressed opinion of a bachelor
friend at.my elbow, that after ALL these women
folks are great Institutions" and hopefully 10 ,rust
that the sweet voices which bad thai evenino so
mInistered 10 my pleasure might never sound the
dlscordant notes of domestic VICE. or be lifted IN in
anguish, but mig ht through lifes Journey carol
forth heartfelt songs Of joy and gladness oniv. and
IN The midst Of an angel hrong in the great hereafter
be attune to The mnstrelsy of Heaven.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
From the London
EThe ResOlute,n
Nerges has been executed.

s'The ResOlute."
Well, we have been invaded by Jonathan, and all
OF us Engishers taken prisoners. Capt Hartsen
and his Jovlal, gallant crew have carried away the
best pats Of The Britishers-their hearts We have
struck to the generosity of the stars and stripes and
only pant with feeling to avenge ourselves by The
best and greatest act of gratitude that destiny may
yet have in store for us. The ResoLute, a waif and
stray amidst mountainous icebergs, rubbed and bark
ed and little, and not little nipped,, was picked I'd
ny American hands, carried into an American mort
and forthwith locked in an American dock, to be re-
turned by son Jonathan to daddy John, as spick and
span as when she first turned her bows from her En-
glish home for Arctic seas. There was fine music
going on whilst the Resolute Law in that American
dock. Every blow of the shipwright's hammer
struck note of lasting peace between the two coun.
tries.
Captain Harstein, in his manly saiIor.lke speech
with the smack of true slat in it-hoped that the
old tImbers of the Resoluue would feat for many
day. Sure are we that they will feat with a still
enduring strength, none the worse but all the better
tor the bit OF timber grown On the soil of America
that may here and there be found in her English car
case. Sweet, and especially fragrant the pitch that
newly cau'ked her-ptch tapped from American
pines.
Captain Haristein has departed, and is now on The
Atlantic. Our regret is that he could not have been
brought face 10 face with all England that every
Engllshman could have had grip of his sailor hand
This was not to be, but-we give the hint to the lords
of the admiraty-~hy not, as further perpetuator
of the memory of the gallant fellows mission, why
not chrlsten the next English ship launched-T
HdrtSte1n Further, we know not whether we wou
not leng hen the name of The ReSolute into Tile Res
lute JonaMan-or, we are not particular, 10 TH |
Jonathan Resolute In these suggestions Punch has
done his duty let the lords of The admiralty initiate
Punch
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
From the Herald.
A Large Hog,

n1. p.... De BIAnEN Co. N. C. Feb. l6, 1857
1n Edator Dear Sir Enclosed you will find descrp-
ton OF hog which was killed the plantation of Henry
80 Esq few miles from where live viii you please be
SO good as to want the surrounding counties
know that old Baden is waking up on the subject of stock
presen saw line ssd give you
statement. AAs1' s's 1Ou
Ionc.h f: Respectfully Yours,
Around his body. 6.s.
Weight Of Hog, 6s2 lbs was years old in Decemberast
% IDS Lard and the PERSONS present though if he
Ieen as lat as he ought to have been he would have
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
Congress.


p WASHINGTON, Feb ID, 1851
SENArE.Mr Gwin, of California, qualified and took
ms seat MI tasendens credentials presented The
bill to refund to Massachusetts, outlay of upwards of two
hunded thousand dollars for disbursements during war
OF 1872 was referred resolution asking the Postmaster
General any legislation is necessary delivery
OF public documents passed.
HoUsE-Under suspension of the rules the House refer
red to the committee the whole the of the Union
about fifty Senate river and harbor bills The Chatter India
ubber Patent was discussed bill settle the claims Of
the South Carolina militia for services during the war of SE
was also discussed and postponed Monday The House
then went into committee of the whole took I'D the
BILL which discussed till the hour of adjournment
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
Hostile HIeetInp,

WASHINGTON, Feb. I4:--Todav Messrs steedwell and
be AaoInsys OF Lunenburg had hostile meeting at Mr.
oar near Washington. Three boodless shots
were exchanged, and then darkness interviewed.
bacock Goode, and Keitt and Carrie of South Car
ona nteriered as board honor and all the parties ad
ourned to Washington to effect honorable Adjustment
IL Is understood that the affair from personal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
NOTICE
ID. mocratIc Association.

The members of the Democratic Association of the
town of Wilmington, are respectfully requested to
meet at the Court House, on Friday evening, the
2Oih ins to receive and act upon the report OF the
President in the nomination of Ward Committees
and for the transaction of any other business which
nav come before them. A full attendance is earn
es1y solicited
w.t. VANN, President.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
The Fascination, of Crime.

We do not know that Onf caption fully properly
expresses idea, which u.s. The strange fascination
that gathers around the details of and the supposed
participants in any act of peculiar atrocy especially
seasoned with slight spice of mystery. and per-
petrated within, close upon the confines of good
society"
Bill Skies might murder Nancy without many peo-
pie, tho police, trou bling themselves with the
matter, and many seamstress besides Tom Hoods
may sing the ing of the Shirt on her way TO pre-
mature grave, and the world go its way unheedng
but when miserable miser like Doctor Burdell of
New York is found murdered in a semi fashionable
boarding house in Bond street, kept by woman
whose character turns out 10 be none of the
best, and whose relations with Burdell were
more than equivocal, then the whole newspaper
and newspaper reading world is on end as it were,
ard the Bond Street Mystery" is discussed alike in
bar room and boudoar from one extreme of the land
to the other, while the names of Mrs. Cunningham
and her supposed paramours and participants in MUIR
der EckeI and Snodgrass, are familiar as househo
words, from Maine to Texas.
The writer " no would attempt an analysis of this
matter, must possess acquaintance with mental
anatomy far exceeding anything to which we
Cdh lay clalW II seems TO Ot composed ia near
ly equal parts of the spirit which leads to the
perusa of the Newgate calendar, and shat which in
duces our republicans to take such interest in the
novel that details the loves and the scandals the for
tunes and msfortunes of the arisocratc Lady Betty
and Lord Adolphus Fz Frizzle Something of the
curiosity that tempted Eve, combined with the trucu-
lenee that caused Cain to shed the first blood What
are these rather improper and not very interesting
people to us, or We to them, that the papers should
be filled with their Names and the electric wires vi
brae with details concerning them, 10 extent hard
" equalled by the news of Presd entail election
Perhaps the affair reveals phase of New York life,
and people have interest in it. Perhaps, and this
seems the true reason, the parties mysterious
sinners, and have dwelt on the confines OF ere
spectability." Had they been really good peo-
pie, they would have lived unknowing and
unknown, as thousands and millions do and they
nigh. have persisted in a railroad collision, their
names forgotten the next day. Had they been in a
more humble position, even their crimes or supposed
crimes would have Won for them no corresponding
notoriey for we will venture 10 say that league
McSlathery may any day knock in the crown of his
long suffering wife Bridgsrs head with iron pot,
and get his own neck stretched therefor without the
world troubling itself, although, in fact poor Bridget
may have possessed more OF the true virtues of hu-
manly, and be sincerely mourned by her little
ones than all the Burdells and Cunninghams and
Eckels, ct i'd genus omne, in New York or out of it,
ever will be by any human being.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
The Rurdell Trial,

NEW YORK, Feb. l5-The jury in the Burde case gave
verdict this afternoon. Mrs Cunningham and Mr.. Ecke
were convicted principals in the murder Snodgrass who
has been recognised the person who bought the dagger
the day previous the murder of Dr. Burd who has
been rec0mmittedto prison. also convicted
DRY.
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Later from Haynnn- dSc

CHARLESTON, Feb. 1s.-The steamship Isabel las
arrived from Key West and Havana, with dates 10
10Th inst. Her news is unmportant. A telegraph
company has been formed to lAy cable to Key West.
AdVlces from Carthagena that The British will
not carry into effect the blockade of the New Gran
ada ports till the action of the Congress of that Re.
public. "' ''0'
DR.. Kane's health has improved
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
Aane's health has improved.
Santa Fe EIari--Indian TrouhIe.

81 LOUIS, Feb The Westport correspondent of the
Sd inst - mall ie' Oh Tie
letter from Bents fort dated Nov 49, saws that the
o sae but that the Keswas had declared war on the
Bent had 70 whites and four hundred of the Chey
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20
The RurSieIl Trial.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14--The jury in the Burdell case
Will give verdict this afternoon. Snodorass has
peen recognised as the person who bought the dag
ger the day previous to the murder of Dr. Burdeil.
cipals. ~" y. VIC pm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20

Cape Fear ana Deep River Improvement Bill.
The Wilmington Herald asserts that the Democra.
tic members of the General Assembly are RESPONSE
BILE for the defeat of the above BILL and quotes in
support OF Its assertion, speech by Mr. Lewis, of
Wake who called upon his brother Democrats to
support the Governors recommendation. AS an ar
dent friend of the BILL Mr.. Lewis made use of every
available topic 10 save it from its impending fate
but he was followed by Mr. Jenkins for, and Mr.
Settle against, both of whom declared they would re-
cognise no d" outside PRESSURE" and would vote moi
as Democrats, but as independent members of the
Legislature Mr. Settle farther declared he would
offer no factious opposition, but ready to NEE,
the Dill on lis merits and take direct vote upon it.
Compare the conduct of this prominent Democrat
with that of Messrs. Dargan of Anson and Leach, oil
Davidson, who, needless of this example, awaited
themselves of legislative tactics and beat the bill in
rS>e against time. We do not deny but many Demo
Gratis, disguised with the company's management
were decidedly averse to the bill but this disgust
also extended to their Know Nothing opponents. So
II the people are angry about this matter (Which
very much doubt the punishment" will be pretty
equally distributed between both parties.
Warrentoa News.
Surely the Herald cannot have forgotten the re.
marks of NJ @. Waddell Esq, in the Court House
week before last, in which he stated that Mr. Dargan
OF Arson, gave a reason for opposing the Cape
rear and Deep River Appropriation, not that he mir
Dargan) had any particular objection TO it, but that
ne wanted to defeat it 80 as to help to break down
the Democratic party. Mr.. Waddel is not a Demo
cEat' but an opponent ofthe Democratic pary-a fail
opponent, we have no doubt,-and his statement oil
the aVowed motives OF an opponent of the appropra.
lion, and bitter enemy of the Democratic party,
throws light upon the tactics OF the opposition, and
shows the spirit which is abroad, and which mani.
tests itself in the attempt TO make party capital out
of the acts of the last Legislature. No enduring
capital can be accumulated by such tactics. Their
efforts must fecoil upon the heads of those resortng
TO them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20

A modern writer, who is probably fit only III II
son, stratagems and spoils, says-Evsrylhlns5 TX,
fine until you have got it. singing VIE "dsp*
piping bufnch, great fun for your friends
tiresome to yourself.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-20

sSr We re-publish to-day, from the Herald of
the 10th inst the official proceedings of the Board of
Commissioners at their last meeting; said proceed
ings being of unusual interest to our citizens involy-
ing. as they do the arrangement of the subscription
to the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail
road Company, as well as the creation of new Of
fee, etc.