Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-05-07
For the Journal.
q. NEMRERN. April %. 1858.

NEwBERN, April 20, 1858.
MEssRs. EDITORS wv left Wilmington at p. M.
yesterday with 499 passengers and such was the in
crease on the road that delivered here at 81 o'clock
fully 100 Other trains came in last night and this
morning, bringing each about the number swelling
the crowd present to 10000 or 10000. Such a
mass of human beings probably never before
bed in the State Nine military companies, from diff
erent sections presenting column of at least 500 c
zen soldierv under arms are here Old Newbern never
saw anything like such demonstration before and WILL
probably never see it again. would have written you
last night but did not get here in time for the mall
which, I learn, closes at P. M and L must now be
brief as that hour is fast approaching. have mems
of many particulars worthy of note butt which must
refer at another time. Incosed you will lind copy OF
programme which has been observed to this time
THE programme has already appeared in this paper.
The finale comes off tonight Everything, so far, has
gone off to the entire satisfaction of all and the speak
ers to whom listened with much attention did ample
Justice to the subjects treated onnterna improvements
&c. III. w. Miller, Esq, was as usual, felcitous and
happy in his address, which was probably, more to the
point than that of Dr. Hawks-the latter had too much
to say about the North" where he resides which
rendered his address tedious while it bore the marks OF
great ability.
Gov Bragg is not here, being detained in Raleigh
about some family matter. ExGov. Morehead is here
and among other notabeS we have D. K McRae, ESQ.,,
who has openly declared himself candidate for Cover
nor in opposition to Judge Ellis. There is mistake
democrats my presence that if they did not vote for
and support him. they would regret it as long as they
lived Whew P.
Later from Europe
New YORK, April 29.-The Arabia, from Liverpool
the 17th has arrived at this port. The is uni-
portant.
Disraei has announced in Parliament that the British
government have demanded compensation from Naples
for the Imprisonment of the English engineers at Gag
liar
Hong Kong advices say that the four great powers
have given the Emperor until the end OF March to send
penipOtentaries to Shanghai. The Chinese were arm
ing around Canton, but only for defence against the
rebels who threaten the city.
The Arabia passed the Niagara off Kinsale on the
18th.
Com Armstrong late of the East India squadron,
came passenger in the Arabia.
The steamer Kangaroo has also arrived She left
Liverpool on the 18th inst.
The news from India had been teegraphed from NAL
ia. General Campbell remained at Lucknow. Major
Hobson was killed at the capture of Lucknow. The
hill and fort of Curndaree had been stormed and taken
The rebels in great force, were in Bundlecund. Com
missioner Yeh had reached Calcutta Sir Hugh Moore
had driven the rebels from the Chundin districts and
the territory of the Raah, of Banpoor and the posses
sions of the latter had been confscated.
LATEST
LONDON, Saturday-Peissier the new French minis
ter presented his credentials to the Queen yesterday
The independence Beige says that every effort will be
made to settle the dispute between Naples and Sardinia
The King of Holland is likely to be selected as the arb
traitor.
The Times says the Turkish government has contrac
ted with England for ten steamers from 200 to 500
tons to establish the Black sea feet allowed by the treaty
of Paris.
The advices from all the commercial centres of the
continent indicate stagnation of business and general
exercise of caution.