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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

The SPECK OF WAR THE HoRIZoN-It is an
nounced, apparently upon reliable authority that tbe
Emperor of Russia has issued an edic forbdding Amer
lean other foreign vessels to cruise on the whanr
grounds of the OchoSk and the coasts of the Rn
sian Asatc territory. Nearly the whole of the canito
shipping and men employed in the Pacific whale fishery
and for years have been employed in the waters over
which Russia now asserts dominion and from which she
essays to exclude ships. The amount of capita n
manenty invested in these fisheries is estimated at abo
$50000000 which-f the Russian etlict be maintained
will have to be withdrawn, Or rather sacrificed We
not prepared to discuss the abstract question of Rms
sa's right to exclude from the North Pacific wbao
fsheresshe may may not have that right technical
lybut it is absolutely certain that the United States
Government will never consent to the arbitrary exercise
of the right. These fisheries cannot be abandoned and
if Russia insists upon it, the speck Of now trembling
upon the horizon, will grow to hurricane that will
shake the Imperial scat of his Russian Majesty.
The San Francisco Herald, in article the sub
ect says Interests of such vast and constantly grow
ing Importance, will not be taney abandoned by the
United States after such long act consent the part
of Russia by which alone people have been induced
to embark in and foster it to the extent they have done
During all this time Russia has laid INDUCTION utter
ed no objection, and shown no disposition to interfere
with our enterprise in this respect. Long habit and
yielded permission, have invested with something like
prerOgatve and that the business proves through
the energy, enterprise and harhOOd of people, to be
most lucrative, that we have broken the ice and
pered the hazards of pioneer adventure the sudden ac-
ton of the Russian Government certainly presents very
strange and somewhat questionable aspect Certain are
We that the American whaling fleet in the Ochosk will
unite to resist orcibe seizure of their ships and unless
Immediate action be taken by our Government to settle
the impending difficulties and preserve peace in those
waters until it be settled serious difficulties will ensue
~ Y D1U Book
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The Quakers of North Carolina.

The Greensboro Times informs that the Society OF
Friends Quakers of this State recently held their year
ly meeting at New Garden, in Guilford county. We
take the following from article in the Times on the
rules and doctrines of this Society of Christians
Owing the civil and persecution of in the first
days of the Society, great taken of the poor
and destitute and this has been kept up, of
them being thrown upon the public for support
They also make special provision tor the education of all
poor children by providing good semnaries of learning
taught by members of the Society," where the moral and
religious training of the pupils, well their literary
instruction, may be attended to- and to which the chill
dren of all their members may have free access
In reference to marriage the Society believe that 1t is
Divine ordinance, and none but the Lord rightly
join any this solemn covenant. 1t has, therefore, al
ways had conscientious scrupe against acknowledging
the authority of priests ministers magistrates in the
soemnizatiOn of marriage Those intending to marry,
appear before monthly meeting with their parents or
certificate of consent. committee is then appointed
to examine into the matter and report at the next meet
ing. If no objection is reported the parties have
sent of the meeting to accomplish the marriage This is
done in public meeting for worship, where the parties
stand up and soely take each other for husband and
wife.
Burials conducted in a simple and transformations
manner. To avoid unnecessary expense, which might
be oppressive to the poor, they mourning APP
parel-ther collins are painthey discourage long pro-
cessions and the erection of tombstones.
In reference to war, the Society believes wholly
at varence with the spirit of the gospel which contn
ally breathes peace on earth and good will to men,.
They receive in their full Specification the plain and posi-
tive command Of Christ g say unto you, that ye re-
sist not evil >" love your enemies, bless them that
curse you, and do good to them that hate YOU
They hold, also, that under the gospel dispensation,
there is no inherent holiness in any day above
other and hence they observe the sabbath merely
cessary for rest to man and beast
In conformity to what the Society believes the pre-
cepts and examples of the apostles and primitive be-
LEVERS it enjoins upon its members simple and unos
tentatious mode of living free from needless and
expense; moderation in the pursuit of business and
that they dscountenance lotteries Of every kind music
dancing stage plays horse races and all other vain and
improbable amusements, well the changeabe fash
ions and manners of the world in dress furniture for
their houses that daily living iii the fear of God and
under the power of the of Christ which cruced to
the world and all its lusts they may show forth
duct and conversation becoming their Christian profes
sion and adon the doctrines of God our Savior in all
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-THE Leavenworth Ledger, Of
the 9th nst says express had just arrived there from
Utah The news furnished will probably be received
here tomorrow.
COL Sumner arrived in this city last night. Captain
Van Vet passed through here posthaste on Saturday
morning. His rapid movements are supposed to have
reference to the Utah army he may be bearer of dis
patches to Gen Denver, to General Harvey, cOmman
der of the trOODS in Kansas.
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The Late Gen, Hamilton.

In interesting and biographical and obituary notice
of the late Gen. James Hamilton of South Carolina,
published in the National Integencer see it stated
that his religious creed Though educated in and profess
"partook greatly of the tenes of swedenborg at least
far to believe that friends who dead are angels
sent on errands full of love- He firm believer in
the recognition and association of friends future state
and expressed the conviction on of his highest
hopes of Immortality that he would be in everlasting
communion with his most cherished friend Calhoun for
there had been from the perfect purity and morality
of their lives, the deepest sympathy between these two
great souls They had been like the most deeply attach
ed brothers in life and they are united in death
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

THE HOUSE OF PEABoDY.--The press generally are
speaking very kindly in reference the embarrassments
of the House of Peabody, which, it will be remembered
has been assisted by the Bank Of England to the extent
of million of pounds sterling. The Boston Courier
says:
That our noble fellow-countryman, Mr.. Peabody, of
London must necessarily feel the pressure of the times
to some extent, was fully anticipated on this side 1t
could not be otherwise with his widely extended bust
ness connections both at home and abroad We sincere
y rejoice to perceive that any embarrassment to which
he has been exposed is of character altogether tempo
rary and no less that he able to exhibit condition
of affairs warranting the Bank Of England to furnish
him aid for the occasion in the very large sum Of mil
lion sterling.
The judcious, yet extraordinary and untring gener-
osity Of Mr. Peabody while in this country in founding
liberal institutions and aiding others by his benections
eudeared him to citizens They will be sorry for any
casual shadow which may affect his fortunes and be glad
of every good which may attend him.
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Heavy Observation-Disclosures.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 1O-Account from Alabama re
port tremendous rains and eshes for several days Thu
country is flooded and serious damage has been done
all directions. The loss is said to be immense
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18
Condition OF the Banks OF Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE, R. l.. Dec. l3-The following is .
statement of the condition of the banks in Bhode Island
not including those of Providence for the week ending
Dec. Z: Circulation 81 sos 1868 !; deposits $7O9,4l3
loans Sits 1875 specie $l4O2l3
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 1O-The Hon: R. NJ T. Hun
ter was to-day reelected to the United States Senate by
nearly unanimous vote.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18
Later from Ko"sas-Vhy the Legislature was Called
From Havana.

New YORK, Dec. l3th.-The steamer Daniel Web
ster from Havana with dates to the 9Th has arrived
An edict had been received from Spain for tax by
stamping the books Of merchants, each folio to be chag
p,1 05 cents
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he Vice President.

MOBILE, Dec. II, l857.-Hon. John C.. Breckenridge
lice President of the United States, has left this city
Or Washington rid Montgomery.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

Bas~We were surprised to sec in some of our cotem.
porarcs the statement by telegraph that the death Of
Hon. John Bell late Senator from Tennessee had been
announced in the Senate Of the United States on Tues
day last We had not heard of Mr. Bells death. On
turning to the Washington papers, we find that it is
Hon. james Bell of New Hampshire.
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From WMShinyfOn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-Prvate information received
by the last arrival from the plains states that Dr. Hunt
the Indian agent, and only gentle United States Off
Ger who remained in Utah after the other officials left
last spring, effected his escape and reached COL John
ston's camp the Sweet Water. Previous to the de-
prture of the other federal officers Dr. Hunt took refuge
with band of Utah Indians about twenty of whom guild
cd him through the passes of the mountains He was
six weeks reaching the South Pass.
The Senate democratic caucus to-day postponed the
nomination of printer until Wednesday. The subject
increases in interest.
The bill prepared by Senator Douglas to enable the
people of Kansas to form constitution and State gov
eminent is similar in its provisions to that heretofore in
trOduccd by Senator TOOmbs.
Mr.. English, Of the Indiana delegation publicly asserts
that their visit to the President merely of
tesy and had no connection with Kansas affairs.
private dispatch received here states that Messrs
Shields and Steele have been elected e. S. Senators from
Minnesota.
Later from KaMsas-Why the Legislature Called
LEcoMpToN, Dec. l.-Secretary Stanton issued his
proclamation converting special session of the Terrific
rial Legislature because he informed that the CON
vcntOn would otherwise take steps that might result in
civil A paper signed by majority of both branch
es of the Legislature and five prominent free State
presented to Stanton telling him that this step
all that could avert civil war; and that the special
session would conne its legislation to defeat the Lecomp
ton constitution He informed that the Legislature
would meet in any case.
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON, NJ c., FRIDAY, DEC. Is. 1857.

A5 TRANSIENT Advertisers aoiH please bear IN mind
that their adue tisenen cannot appear IN 1s Paper 20l
ont first being PAD for IN adUGnce oaa m,s rue '0'" De
No tor either the Daily or Weekly Journal, eoA
hereafter be entered on our list !o9" paye" beng mace
sohen the time paid for erpires
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From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Dec 1.-THE steamer Tennessee
from Vera Cruz, with dates to the 7th has arrived
The position OF the Mexican government was decidedly
better The revoutioniss had been vanqushed at Pue
ba and elsewhere Comonort had been formally installed
The port of had been declared open but the siege
of Compeachy continues. The besegers were suffering
severely for provisions.
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CHARLESTON, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Isabel from
Havana has arrived. There is political news of i'm
portance.
Sugars had improved MoasSes ~ reals.
The frigate SuSquehanna had reached Key West and
sailed thence for San juan
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

kANsAs.-Thc special session of the Legislature OF
Kansas called together by acting Governor Stanton
organized the 18th instant Stanton recommends the
passage of law directing the election the Const
ton to be held under different officers, the day
and at the places those prescribed by the Con
Stutlona Convention. Also, authorizing the people to
vote for the Constitution in either form against it in
both forms.
FIRE-An alarm OF fire was given about ten o'clock
this morning proceeding from the burning of the resi-
dence OF Mr. Richard A Rsley on Fourth street, near
Queen. The fire originated in the Kitchen but spread
rapidly to the dwelling house. which was consumed to-
gether with all the other buildings on the lot as well as
small negro house on an adjoining lot The house adj
joining occupied by Mr. Henry j. Rsey was scorched.
The property burned injured, with the exception
OF the negro house. belonged to Mr. r. A Risey whose
Joss is estimated at two thousand dollars He had no
insurance.--Daiiy Journal, 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-12-18

A SAMSON IN SHAcKIEs,-A prisoner in Green
county Wisconsin, Jail, by the name of Sam Whitman,
has been amusing himself and astonishing the aor with
his featS of strength Unaidcd by single instrument
he broke set OF the strongest patent handouts rent the
shackcs from his feet tore off several locks from the
door of his CELL broke large iron door which served
additional fastening, and passing out into the hall OF
the JAIL exercised himself in the satisfactory mysteries of
pigeon wing. A night Or two since he concluded to
give another entertainment which consisted in breaking
two of the heavy iron bars of the CRATES of his cell door,
but his performance being unseasonaby checked by the
entrance of his keeper he retired from the in evil
dent confusion.
Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-03-07
WORKS, WORKS:

There is no disease more among children and
yet none which equesy baes the ski Of the physi
can, - worms They highly detrimental the CON
ssnon; and their presence should be carefully guarded
against BY parens On the first manifestation of symp-
tos every means should be used to expe them promptly
and thoroughly NLanes vermfdse is well established
q the most certain, safe and speedy remedy Offered
tor this troublesome and dangerous maady and al who
have the management Of children should keen this nvau
able medicine at hand In addition to its perfect safety il
never fails to produce the desired effect
Purchasers win be careful TO ask for DR. NlsLanes.
CelebrateA Verni1a4e, m.anuNaetureA nv
Fleming Bros. u PittsbarK, Pa An other
vefmnoees IN comparison are worthless. Dr. M'Lane'.
eenuane Vefmfuge also his celebrated Liver Pills. can now
% had q al respectable drug stores. None genuine with
out the signature Of FLEMING RR()S
sCOVlL MEAD: New, 0reans, La, General Whole
sale Agents for the Southern States. !
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SUCCESSION SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH

~ OF TERREBONNE-FiFT.i DISTRICT COURT.
succession Of ). w. Levtsn.
In the name and by the authority Of the
Hon. the Fifth Judicial District Court
sitting in and for the Parish of Terre-
bonnie, there will be offered for sale a,
public auction Ivy Aubin Bourg, Sheriff o.
said Parish, a. the Court House. in the
town of Houma, on
Saturday. April 18th, 1857,
at / O'Clock A. M, the following des.
cribed property, belonging to said Estate,
to wit:
A certain tract Of Land situated in the
Parish Of Terrebonne, on the right bank
descending the Bayou Black, measuring
two and one half arpents from, by the depth
of the confirmation, bounded above nv
land Of Guillaume Leblanc, and below by
land Of Augus'in Leblanc, at about thir.
teen miles below the town of Houma. and
containing about one hundred arpents.
Terms AND CoNDlr1oNs-T Tho price
payable by thirds-One third in all and
each ofthe months Of March Of the years
1883, 1859, and 1860, the purchaser to
give his notes to the order of and endorsed
by himself, payable as aforesaid with eigh,
per cent. per annum interest from maturity
till paid, the notes 10 be made payable at
the office Of the Recorder of the Parish of
Ierrebonne, and the land sold to remain
specially mortgaged and hypo,hecated until
full and entire payment Of the credit in.
stalments and the interest to accrue.
A. BOURG. Sheriff.
Parish Of Tefrehonne, Fehruary 9eth. 1857,
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VENZE DE SUCCESSION.
ETAT DE LA LOUISlANE-Co,

HENzE DE SUCCESSION
ETAT DE LA LOUISlANE-Cour
IL du seine District Judiciaire, Parosse Terre'onne
Succession as Henry Flenlng, ct de -
Ie0ne, Emily Bell.
Confonmement i un ordre de vente,
emane de Ia cour sus. nominee, dams Ia ma.
there ci.dessus, moi, Aubin Bourg, Sheriff
de 10 paroisse Terrebonne, exposerai ct
offrirai en- vente publique, au dernier ct
plus haut enchkrisseur, sur les lieux, sur le
Bayou Terrebonne, environ Ia miles
au.desus de Houma,
JeuAi, 10 Avril, 1857,
/ 10 heures A. NJ, les proprie,es ci-apres
decrites, appartenant / Ia sue-dite success.
sion, savoir: a * E. s : .9.. -. .ass.
I. Meubles do Maison ct de Cuisine,
&C., Livres, Vaissells, Posles, Baignoire,
l lot de Volailles, lot de Cochons,
Buggy, Fusil, des Chevaux, IL Barrils
de Cia.ept s Barrils Dc Chaux. du Mais,
Foin, 6 Tetes do Bees / Cornes. &c.
2. Henry, homine negre Age de 80 ans.
e, 3. Julia. 50 famine, ag6e dc SO ans.
4. Jordan, homne Negro age de SO ans.
? s. Tn certain morceau de- terro sitUE
dams cette Paroisse, sur Ia rive gauche du
Bayou 1'errebonne en- descendant, mesu.
rant deux srpents de face. par une profon.
dsur de dix appoints, ensemble avec toutes
les bAtisses ct amelioraiions qui s'y trou-
vent, borne en- haut par Il terre d'Andre
Marronge, ct en- bias par celle DE- Joseph
Daiele. q
TERAEs EFT CONDITIONS LES Meubles ;
Pour toutes somnes au.dessous de Dix
Piastrcs, Compliant {; pour toutes sommes
au.dessus de CO montant. une moitie Comp.
tant, ct ID balance payable en- Mars 1858,
l'acquEreur devant fournir son billet avec
caution aPprouvee, portant huit pur cent
par d'intkret apres kcheance jusqu'au pale.
ment. Pour l. terre ct les esclaves; Cn
tiers Compliant, un tiers en- Mars 1853, Ct
Il balance en- Mars 1859, l'acquereur de-
want fournir SEES billets avec caution val
able, portant hut pour cent par IN din.
teret apres echeance, ct assures par une
hypo,heque spectacle, avec le privilege d.
vendeur sur lee propriktks vendues.
s-ss hess ae A. BOURG, Sheriff.
Rasoisse Tsneboase q Mars 1857. ffz
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e. SUCCESSION SALE,
GTATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish


~ Terrebonne- Judicial District Court
Succession Of Henry Fleming, and his
wife, Emily Bell.
Pursuant TO an order of sale emanating
from the above named Court, to me direct.
ed in the aforesaid matter, I. Anbin Bourg,
Sheriff Of the Parish Of Terrebonne, will
expose at Public Auction TO the last and
highest bidder, ON the premises on the
Bayou Terrebonne, in said Parish, at about
IA miles above Houma, on
Thursday, April 9th, 1857,
at 10 O'clock A. NJ. The following described
property belonging to said Estate, to wit /:
l. Household and Kitchen Furniture,
&C., Books, Crockery ware, Stoves, Bath.
ing.tut, a lot OF Poultry, lot OF Hogs, a
Buggy, Gun, Horses, l2 barrels Of &c.
ment, 5 barrels Of Lime, lot Of Corn, a
lot Of Hay, 6 Head Of Horned Cattle, &c.
2. Henry, negro man, aged 80 years.
3. Julia, his wife, aged SO years.
4. Jordan, negro man, aged SO years.
5. A certain Tract Of Land situated in
the said Parish, on the left descending
hank Of Bayou Terrebonne, measuring
two arpents front. by depth Of ten ar
penis, with all the buildings and improve
menis thereon; bounded above by lands
Of Andre Maronge. aud below BY those Of
Joseph Daigle.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS The person.
al property payable, all sums under ten
dollars, Cash, and for all sums of or
over this amount, one half Cash, and the
balance payable in March, 1858, the pur.
chasers IL furnish their notes with good
and approved security, TO bear eight per
centum per annnin interest after maturity
until full and final payment. For the land
and slaves, one-third Cash, one-third in
March, 1858, and the balance in March,
1859, the purchasers to furnish their notes
with good and approved security, to bear
eight per cent per annum interest after
maturity, and the property sold to remain
specially morteaged and hypo'hecated with
vendors privilege, till full and final pay
ment.
ii. ~ 4. y A. BOURG, Sheriff:
n. ~ -, sAh
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VENzE DE SUCCESSION.
ETAT DE LA LOUlSIANE-Cou


Succession Do j. w. Lewten.
Au nom ct par l'autoritk de rHon. la
Cour du Cinquieme District Judiciaire,
siegeant dams ct pour Ia Paroisse Terre.
bonnie. il sera offert en- vente publique 4
l'enchere, par Aubin Bourg, Sheriff de la
dite Paroisse, Ia Maison de Cour, dams
la vile de Houma
Samedi. lie 4 Avril, 1857,
d IL heures A. H., Ia propriete ci.apres
decrites. appartenant 4 Ia dite Succession,
SAVIOR:
I'm certain moroccan de terre situk dams
la Paroisse Terrebonne, sur Ia rive droite
en- descendant du Bayou Black. mesuran,
deux arpents ct demi de face, par Ia pro.
fondeur de IL confirmation, borne en- haut
par II terre de Goillaume Leblanc, ct en-
has par Ia terre d'Auguefin Leblanc, i peu
pies treize miles audessons dc Ia vile de
Houma, ct contenant / leu pres cent
arp-nts.
TERMEs TT CoNDrrloNs-Le prix pay.
able par tiers-Un tiers dams tous ct cha.
Gun des mois de Mars des annees 1855,
1859 ct 1860, l'acq"ereur devant donner
ses billets l'ordre de et endosses par lui
meme, payable CONNIE il est dit plus hau',
avec hut pour cent par an d'inseret depuis
Ia maturite jlsqu'au Placement, les billeta
devant ttre ait payabics rofiice du Re.
corder de Il Paroisse Terrebonne, ct Ia
terre vendue devant demeurer speciale.
lnent hypo.hequ@ ct afectec jusqu'au plein
ct entier pavement du prix d'achat, ct de
Pin,eret qui pourait accroitre.
4. BOURG, Sheriff.
Paraiase rerrehnnne u a FAxrier 1871 - y
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ss SHERLFFfS 6ALE. -.
CTATE OF LOlIlSIANA-Fifk Judi-
~ ciaI District COust-Rarih n ferr.h,.r.

so SHERLFF'S Sale. -.
STATE OF LOlllSIANA-FifkJ udi-
~ eis1 District Cosst-Parish Of ferrebonne.
ssurzenesser Esernod.
J.P. vixuerie Aco w.
TAKE NorIcE: That acting under .
writ Of Fl. ia, enc mating from the above
Court, in the above entitled and numbered
case have seized and will offer for sale
at public auction. at defendants lumber
yard. on the bank Of the Bayou Terrc-
homie in the Town Of Houma, nearly OPP
posite the lot Of V. Sulak"wski. on
Saturday, March 9TH, 1857,
between III o'clock, A. NJ. and 4 o'clock,
p. NJ. the following described property,
tO.wit:
l. A Large LOT Of sawed humber lying
on the Lumber.yard above mentioned,
consisting Of plank. scantling, &C.. meas
uring about pitt Eet-bein: all the
lumber at the yard.
2. A Lot Of Laih.. at the same place,
measuring about $3.50 feet.
Terms of Sale Cash.
Said sale will lie made 10 satisfy the
principal, interest and cost in the above
entitled and numbered suit. ..r
p. p. leblanc, Dept. Sheriff.
Parish Of TerrebOnne, February 21st 1857.