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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

Accident on the wilmington q weldon Railroad
The express train from Weldon, due here last even
ing half. past O'Clock, failed to arrive, in
consequence of an accident resulting from the break
ing of one of the driving axes of the locomotive,
when coming on to trestle work short distance be-
yond Dudley Depot, which caused the cars to be
thrown down into the ravine, distance of some
20 TO Is feet. Some dozen or more passengers, out
of about thirty on board, were more or less injured
three or four severely Several Wilmingtonians
were on board, all of whom escaped, with the excep
lion of Captain c. D. Ellis, who had his head cut,
and was otherwise somewhat hurt; not so badly,
however, as to detain him on the road. He came on
in this mornings train. All who were seriously hurt,
and could be removed, were carried to Goldsboro',
where they were amply provided for One old lady,
who appeared to be travelling alone considerably
injured on the head She stopped at Faison's Depot,
where she will be sure to receive every attention a
hospitable neghborhood render.
The Adams Express Messenger was amongst those
who were considered severely injured also an old
gentleman from Johnson County, whose name we
have not learned.
negro woman, who is hardly expected to live,
was left at Dudley Depot negro man, a train
hand was also very badly hurt, but believed to
be somewhat easier when the train which arrived
here this morning. passed Goldsboro' at II o'clock,
A. M.
A considerable portion of the trestle work at the
D oint-the Yellow Marsh, we believe it is called
was thrown down, and the passengers will have to
be transferred from one tain to another until the
trastle is put up again. which will be in the course
of to day. The whole trestle work where the acci-
dent occurred does not exceed forty to fifty feet in
length. The speed was about twenty miles an hour.
We have not heard the amount of the loss sustain
ed by the company. 1t must be considerable. The
engine must be good deal injured and the cars are
pretty essentially used up-Daily Journal 5h inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Daily Journal Of the 4th inst.

o. The elections for President throughout Mexi.
co have resulted in the choice of Comonfort, now
acting Provisional President The threat of Spanish
invasion appears for a time to have Gained the
troubled waters in Mexico, at least have hushed
all disturbances for the present. although it is doubt
full whether Comonfort will be able 10 fulfil his con.
stitutional term of service without some outbreak
The Vaccinations of Santa Anna seem to have failed
of their purpose in zay1g party in his favor
The old intriguer, who won his first laures in fight
ing against the monarchial power of Spain. is now
the great hope of those who sigh for the restoration
of absolutism throughout Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

o. Up to o'clock on the 1st inst, the Police
Commissioners of New York, appointed under the
act establishing the Metropolitan Police, had gone
through with one hundred unsuccessful ballottings
to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr..
Draper The vote stands three C. Republicans" two
Democrats, and one American The Racks -
are nightly sick Of their bargain and wish thew
had let it alone. Serves them right The last court
of appeal-the people-will undo this foolish legsla.
ton of the last Black Republican General Assembly
of the State Of New York.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
LATEST.
[BY TELEGRAPH FOR THE JOURNAL
GoLDsBoRo, Aug. 5th, 1857.

0oLDsBUKU, aug. ON, 1901.
MEssRs. FULTON & PRICE: have examined the
disaster at Yellow Swamp which occurred on yester.
day afternoon The breaking of the foremost driver
on engine Mechanic, several yards this side of the
stream, caused the passenger cars 10 run
off, and in upsettng, several passengers injured
but none seriously the fireman the only person
who had bone broken; he was badly bruised
and had one rib broken.
lady passenger was considerably injured
hut is now walking about and doing pretty well.--
The road will be in travelling order tonight
w, s A.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

FROM KANsAs.-By private letter, we learn that
there will be no fight in Kansas. The Lawrence
people have given up to Gov Walker, and the force
of law and order supported by dragons. Our cor
respondent states that the pro slavery party had
up the contest for slavery before the arrival of Gov
Waker-that the country is not suited for slaves
that Judge Elmores negroes had most of them been
frost-bitten during the winter-that the cod winds
from The Rocky Mountains, sweeping over the land,
with no woods to keep the negroes as warm as they
require, render the country unsuted 10 them We
learn from he best authority of friends who have
Just visited Kansas, that this information is correct.
South Carolinian st inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

INTER sTING TO YATcH OwNERs.-The New York Yatcb
Club it is said having given notice that the hundred
British prize cup won by the yacht America the ceebra
ted gatta at Cowes in the year 1884, their
and it will be made the first prize for trial Of speed that
foreign country # this true is to be hoped that the
club if they really offer this proud trophy prize, will
annex 1t to certain conditions whereby it shall be made
perpetual prize forever to challenge the man
ner Of the Champons Bet of puglistc history it
the 10
should chance to be Lost TO the country,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

o. Yesterday (Monday) elections were held in
Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri. In the two first
members of Congress were chosen. In Missouri
State officers and one member, to fill vacancy
We have no news of the result in these States as yet
Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee vote on
Thursday of this week daily Journal 4th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

9t- The last Cha rlotte Democrat has a Correspon-
dent, and that Correspondent takes US to task for
saying that some Stores in Charlotte had four stories
We give up the point. The Stores are like the Cor
respondent deficient in the upper story.
Farther and more important 10 be known. The
Street upon which the U. ). Mint stands and which
crosses the Main Street at right angles is not College
Street. 1t is something else.
We trust we have made the amende honorable
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

Hor.-The thermometer has been up as high as
10S in the shade at Topeka, Kansas Territory, dur
ing the present summer and while the bogus conven.
ton was in session. In various places in Nebraska
ii is reported to have risen as high as to- in the
shade. Cool and pleasant, that
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. ga piece OF rock, weigh.
ing hundred tons, fell from the precpice at Goat
Island day. There were three persons underneath
at the time of the fall, two of whom were severely
injured, and one, Mr.. G. w. Parsons, of Cleveland.
Ohio, fatally injured.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

o. The Commercial of this morning, notices the
fact that there is to be meeting of the Mechanics
of our town at the Court House this evening, and
forbears any expression of opinion in advance, right
ly, we presume. Any grievances, under which any
portion of the citizens of North Carolina labor, OF
suppose they labor, is fair ground for legitimate
action, in fair and proper manner, in accordance
with the law and constitution, and no man can say
that it is not
1t is for the Mechanics, for any other citizens OF
the State to discuss their position, TO petition TO the
legislature, and TO do all other things consistent with
their obligations as citizens of North Carolina, to have
what they wish accomplished. Need we say that
all this be best done in harmony with their fell
low citizens generally, and that know of no other
means by which any real benefit can accure 10 them
selves or others. Our good and evil, our rights
and wrongs are all mutually Joined together-al
mingled up, and nothing can affect a part without
affecting the whole.
DnilU T0urn1L of the 4th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Military and Naval Affairs.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Lieut. D. I. Neel of 3fd
Infantry, and Lieut.. Wilcox OF 7th Infantry, both OF
North Carolina. have resigned.
BOARD of Naval officers, TO prepare code of re.
gulatons for the service, has been ordered to con-
vene here on the 10th. The Board consists of Com.
Shubrick, Col. Haines of the Marines, Commander
Lardner, Lieut.. w. L. Maury, Purser De Rue, and
SURGEON Maxwell
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

| o. Latest accounts from Kansas state that the
Lawrence insurrectionists have quietly backed down,
giving Gov. Walker no chance to put them through
course of sprouts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Missouri Elections.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4.-Sca,tering returns from this
city and the county, indicate that Rollins h
jority OF 1900 for Mayor. Wyman's majority last
spring 1900. The vote is very much reduced
Rollins will fall behind Fillmore's vote. The com.
plexon of the vote of this county indicates that Stew.
art has carried the State by 5000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

PEAcHEs.--Mr. Hopkins presented US this morn
ing with small basket of peaches containing some
of the finest We have ever seen. Two or three OF
them weigh something like seven ounces each
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Shooting Affair,

PHILADELPHIA, August AT Camden, last night,
D. W. Besle, Editor of the Journal, shot Charles D.
Heneline, former Editor of the Democrat The at.
tack was made by the latter, who charged BelisIe
with the authorship of an article which appeared in
"a Sunday paper. Heneine's wound is not danger.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
AvnrrrurI1 Annnsf d

FAYETTEVILLE, August 4.
MEssRs. FULTON & PR1cE-Dear S,rs Hon Jas
C. Dobbin died this morning at O'Clock. A meeting
of the citizens was held at IL M to-day, and appro
pirate resolutions passed preparations made for a
public funeral, &. He is to be buried on the 9th
would write more, but the mail is about leaving.
Very truly yours, w. +. w.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Denf tn of Senafnr Risk

NEW ORLEANS, August 4.-Advices from Texas
state that Senator Rusk committed suicide at bis
residence on the 2sth July, by shooting himself
through the head with rife. No cause is assigned
for the rash act
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Kentucky Elections.

LOUISVILLE, August "A few scattering returns
show that the American candidates have majories
in Marshall, tor Congress, and that JONES' Treasurer
is elected by 100 majority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

New York, Aug. 4.-The steam friga,e Roanoke,
arrived here to-day from Aspinwall, with upwards
of 200 of Walkers men, q Of whom were sent to the
hospital Immediately on their arrival George w.
Turner, one of the number, died on the passage
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

Forty nine of the above surrendered at Rivas with
Walker on the first of May, and four were deserters
from the fllbuster army. The only Boston man
among them is Ryan, tailor by trade. Another,
Chaplin F. Brown, belongs at East Granville, Mass.
These are the only Massachusetts men. The others
belong chiefly at the South and West.
The officers accompanying them Major Dula-
ny, of Baltimore, (who was connected with the ArtI
ery DEPARTMENT. Lieut.. Simpson, of Philadelphia
Lieut. Kurn, of Virginia, and Lieut.. Snyder, of -
The larger number are quite young, some being
boys not over sixteen years of age. One lad, Of
Baltimore, has bullet wound in the shoulder, re-
ceived while marching. They state that there were
some boys with Walker not over thirteen years Of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

REVERE Du LourE, August 4th.-The steamship
Clyde from Glasgow, with Liverpool dates to the 22d
July, arrived here to-day.
The Liverpool papers of the ed July report that
wheat has declined three pence, -four six pence to
one shilling. Corn steady.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

LARGE YIELD OF WHEAT.-Abraham s. Byrd,
near Harrisonburg, Va, raised upon his farm this
year forty FIVE bushels of wheat per acre. So says
correspondent Of the Richmond Dispatch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Iowa Electhana

DUBUQUE, August 4.--The elections here was quiet
yesterday. The vote in the city stands about 1900
for the Democrats, and 400 for the Republicans,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Arrest of Mrs. CUNNINGHAM

New YORK, August Airs. Cunningham was
arrested today on the charge of felony, connected
with the fictitious birth of an heir to Or. Burdelps
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

"THE Press. THE first number Of ''The Press
new Democratic paper started at Philadelphia
Col John W. Forney, Editor and Proprietor, has
just made its appearance in our sanctum, to which
it is welcome visitant. If long and faithful SER
vices constitute DESERT then does Col Foney deserve
we'll of the Democratic party and OF the country. for
he has done yeomans service for both in days gone
by, and will live to do them again, we trust
Those who marked the course of the Pennsytva-
MAN in 1852 and previously,-who read the ablest
articles in the Union during the tendency of the
Kansas struggle, will know where to find Col. For.
ney and what to expect from him. They will re.
member him as an able defender of naton.l princi.
Piles, and expect to find him nothing less now, and
we feel assured that they will not be disappointed
we trust that be will not be in his reasonable ex.
pectations of receiving that support to which his
services and his talents enttle him from the Demo-
cracy of Pennsylvania anu the country al large.
Daily Press six Enthusiastically Two dollars year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
Ticket for Congress I!

..-. Election first Thursday in august meat.
.... FIRST DISTRICT:
HON. HENRY NJ. SHAW, of Currituck
SECOND DISTRICT:
HON. THOMAS RUFFIN, of Wayne.
THIRD DISTRICT:
HON. WARREN WINSLOW, of Cumberland.
FOURTH DISTRICT
HON. L. OBJ. BRANCH, of Wake.
FIFTH DISTRICT
STEPHEN E. " ILLIAMS, of AIamanee
SIXTH DISTRICT:
ALFRED M. SCALES, JR., ESQ, of Rockingham.
SEVENTH DISTRICT:
HON. BURTON CRAIGE, of Rowan.
EIGHTH DISTRICT:
HON. THOMAS L. CLlNGMAN, of Buncombe.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
xeIIow Fever New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, August 3-The French War Steamer
Tnnerre from Vera Cruz for Havana has put into uaran-
tine below this city with yellow fever board There is
no fever in the city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

CRowD.-TheIe are thirteen hundred visitors at
the White Sulp hur Springs, Va.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
From the Boston Traveller, July 30
of rhe (,vone N

From the Boston Traveller July 30
Arrival of the Cyane with FIfty-three FIilb1sters.
The U. S. sIoop of-war Cyane arrived at this port
at eight O'Clock this morning, in twenty-four days
from Aspinwa The following is list or her Of
ticers Commander Robert G. Robb Leutenants
J. N. Bulney, John Downes, L. H. Lyme, Jesse Tay-
lor ; Purser, Henry Etting; Surgeon, S. R. Addison
Lieutenant of Marines, Geo. r. Graham Midship
men, w. N. Allen, G. D. Cove, C. ]. McDougaI and
G. H. jenkins; Capitalists Clerk, Robert l.. Robb
Purseers Clerk, John M. Falk Boatswain, Amos
Colson Gunner, James D. McCloskey; Carpenter
Assistant Surgeon, VIM. G. Hay, was transferred on
The day of sailing 10 the store ship Release expected
to arrive at Boston in the month of August
The Cyane also brings as passengers fifty. three of
Walkers hllibusters, who are for the most part,
reIy destitute, and who will probably, need some
help from the charitaby disposed to reach their
homes The following is list of these fllibusters
Patrick Hogan Richard A. Easterly,
VIM. Daily, George w. Daniel,
James Lambert, John Mayer,
George Boswell, Michael Murphy,
David Ferner, Thomas w. Young
Samuel Downing, VIM. Sadd
Edward Furren, VIM J. Gaskell,
William Demond, Royal G. Stakely,
Charles Johnson, Stephen Wilson,
George Coggswell, Edward A. Russell,
Richard II. Hancock B. l.. Jones,
Patterson Dawet, VIM d. Cloud,
Thomas Simpson, John McMahon
VIM Lyons, James d. Vanhorn,
Patrick Connolly, Alexander Anderson,
James Finnegan, George W. White,
Bladen Dulanoy, w m MI4lons,
VIM Gibbs, Harold M. Carter,
James OBrien, ttenry Drlen.
Richard r. Regu, James w. Bggs,
Thomas Smith, Alden Whitney,
James w. Doyle, Patrick Gibbons,
Andrew j. Dempsey, Isaac K. Snyder
James w. Stewart, johnson B. Miller,
George Mckenzie Henry Cox,
Frank M. Duvall, Francis P Dllard
Chaplin F. Brown.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07
For the Journal

| G 1t has not raned since we commenced writing
this mornino
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-07

Election first Thursday in august neat.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-14
Progress and Reform.

Change is stamped upon the face of every
thing. Every body is seeking some better con-
dition. And while progress is the aim and bus
mess of the country, there appears commend
able degree of reform at work in its midst.
Truth is slowly but surely working out its
IN lssion and the impetus given to the work is
cheering indeed to those who were the pioneers
of its history, and have ever been assiduously
engaged in its prosecution. In Temperance
there is the most clearly apparent change. A
great majority Of the people countenance the
work, and great proportion are heartily en-
gagged in furthering the object. Old men see
the oft demonstrated fact Of the evils of the use
of ardent spirits and, although some cankering
worm still gnaws at their appetite, preventing
their total abstinence, many q word Of warming
is given the young that they come not to this
place of torment"
In the pursuit of happiness consists every
man s sole object and among those Of thought
full minds it is fast tending to the fact that to
be enabled to carry out the great object of secu
ring their happiness, they must be healthy. Men
will not travel in the slow stage of quarter Of
a century ago; they will not live in the log
houses of their fathers, nor delve with theil
rude implements Of labor, They will not he
content to possess comfortable means, while theil
neighbor is rich, and every one now knows thai
to compete with the tact Of the business mar
he must be clear headed, and devote lis atten
ton to the affairs of life exclusively.
The greater power of a man possessed of 6
carefully -discipined mind and temperate habi
is clearly apparent in every community Their
how long shall debasing habit be INDUCED!
Progress and reform are so closely allied tina
in order to increase in wealth and power, Their
must be steady healthy reform at work among
the people, and in the affairs of the Govern
ment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-14
Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, May 5.-The Democrat pub
fishes letter from several citizens of Law
renee, Kansas, for Secretary Stanton, stating
that the following course has been adopted
for the ensuing election Of delegates: Two
persons, lone from each party,) selected in
each district, will correct the registry list, and
proceed together to register the legal voters
The Probate Judges will then correct the first
list, and the appointments being made ac-
cording to these returns, four judges of cleo
tions, two of each party, will be elected for
each precinct, and the names of three of said
Judges will be required to the certificates to
entitle person to seat in the Convention.
Later advices state that Secretary Stanton
has declined the proposition.
The St. Louis Republican publishes Sec.
Stanton's reply to the citizens of Lawrence
He says he can do nothing which denies the
authority or the validity of the territorial
laws. Respecting the Judges of the Elections,
he hopes there will be appointed one Repub-
lican and one Democrat in favor of a Free
State and one Democrat in favor of Slave
State.
WASHINGTON, May S.-The Cabinet to-day
were almost exclusively occupied on Kansas
affairs; Gov. Walker being present several
hours. He will take the oath of office as
Governor before leaving for Kansas, Monday
or Tuesday. The official and private accounts
daily received, induce both him and the ad-
ministration to believe there will be no serious,
if any, obstruction to the adjustment of the
pending difficulties in that Territory.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-14

The VOICE OF THE PEOPLE DIsREGARDED A
few weeks since, the Post Office at Barre was
taken from the hands Of the one who had done
the business faithfully and acceptably to the
people, and given to E. E. French, a person un-
qualified for. and unacquainted with, the bust
ness, and who had no need of it. The people
of the town were SO indignant that out of over
four hundred voters, all but eighteen immedi-
ately signed q petition to tho Postmaster Gen.
eral asking that the former incumbent be rein
stated. This petition, so largely in favor of no
change, has been sighted. Out of the vote of
over one hundred and fifty, given French for
States Attorney, in Barre, at the County cleo
ton, oil but eighteen signed petition against
him, Such rascally operation, by G. G. East
man, Smalley, Kidder & Co., we have never be-
fore heard Of