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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
Kansas Elecrion-OaiciaI Returns

ST. LOUIS, JAN 21.-The Democrat publishes the Of.
clal returns of the recent Kansas elections over the
signature of Governor Denver as follows Constitution
" with slavery" 6,l43; without slavery" 5000. At
the election of the 4th instant all the free State officers
were elected by an average majority of 45. The Senate
free State to Is democrats The majority against
the constitution at the election was iO22O the al
legged frauds in Oxford Shawnee and Kickapoo BEING
counted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

HoN. DAVID S. REID.-A letter received in this city
yesterday from Richmond announces the gratifying fact
OF the continued improvement in the health of this dis
tinguished gentleman. He is STILL however, confined to
his ROOM He hopes to be able in the course of days
to proceed to Washington and resume the discharge
bis duties in the Senate Union, 9th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

CHANGE OF CIRcUMsrANcEs.-The practice of selling
out paupers to the lowest bdderor rather of putting
up at auction the undertaking for their support-S
prevails it seems in of the towns of Maine The
Rural Integencer of Gardiner in that State calls at
ention to the sad of Parker Sheldon few years
ago one of the most prominent business men of the State
widely known and highly respected several times mem
Der Of the Legislature, member of the Executive
Council formerly collector of the port of Bath and the
first mayor of Gardiner after it became city In old
age and reduced to second childhood, his bodily and
is now pauper, dependent on neighboring town. and
lately disposed of at auction to the lowest bidder for
his support
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
The steamer Fashion Seized at prob,eI.

New ORLEANS, Jan. I9.-The steamer Fashion h..
arrived here from Havana and was seized by the United
States authorizes in consequence of her recent
ton with the Walker expedition. OO''D'O-
Advices from Texas state that the shipping at Col
weston was much damaged by the recent gale.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
From Havana-U. S. Frigate Wabash.

New YORK, Jan. 2O-The steamer Black Warrior
from Havana, with dates to the 18th, has arrived
The Spanish squadron sailed on the 10Th for cruise
in the Gulf of Mexico for the benefit of the health of
the crews.
1t rumored (but generally discredted) that Santa
Anna on board, and that the feet was bound for
Vera Cruz
The U. S. frigate Wabash arrived at Havana on the
18th, with Anderson, the ibuster, and forty men on
board.
The weather warm and business of all kinds was
dull. Exchange on New York, short time paper, 5 a
per cent premium.
The Warrior brings $4,000 in specie
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

North Carolina Bank Notes Not Received IIere.'
A gentleman recently arrived here from the North
via Baltimore the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk and Ports
mouth norrls US that the above announcement stares
every passenger in the face who goes to procure his
ticket at the ticketoce on board the steamer North
Carolina" of the Bay Line The line has certainly
right to refuse uncurrent money if it chooses but why
this insulting pacard contumeous discrimination
against North Carolina alone of all the States in the
Union That in boat named after the State this tacit
insult to every North Caronian should be so ostenta-
tiously paraded is surely strange.
We like the Bay route-we have ever found its Off
GERS clever, gentemanly and accommodating We have
always advised cur friends to take that route as the most
pleasant and we ask them to remove this offensive
notice, which is doing much to prejudice their line with
every citizen of the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
Great Fire.

HARTFORD, (CoNN.) JAM 23.-The building owned
by Willis Thral, in this city, and occupied by several
manufacturers was burned last night. Loss 100000
1t the largest fire that has occurred here in twenty
years. Many persons were thrown out of employment
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
The MISSING steamer A-i.7

ampton, England on the 31st ult, since which time she
has not been heard FROM She has one hundred passen-
gersa large and valuable cargo and heavy English and
continental MAIL also one thousand pounds in specie on
board.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

STATE BoNDs.-We learn from Pulaski Oowper,
Esq., Agent for the sale Of bonds for the Atlantic and
North Carolina Road that bonds selling here at g.
The latest sales in New York was at s3599-RaIsig1
Standard.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
Decision Against an American Vessel In n For.,o,,

New YoRK, JAM 2O.-The French papers per steam
er America report that the court in the case of the col
lslon OF the steamer Lyonnas and the American barl
Adriatc, rendered decision against the latter, con
demning the captain to pay damage and cost.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

EXTRA TERM-An extra term of the Superior Court
of Law for this county, commences its sessions here to-
day. His Honor Judge Person on the bench-the Court
to hold for two weeks in order to dispose of the &C
cnmulation of causes which encambers the docket.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
Approximations for the A,1eI


New YORK, Jan. 20.-Tne steamship Ariel is out
twenty days from Europe and serious apprehen-
sions are entertained for her safety.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
wn.snNeroN, N. c., moNDAY, JAN. rs, 1855.

hSy~ We are mooc trcarding bills for subscription,
&c., due this Of, by letter, qcith the hope that the
amounts mil be reunited o0ithou delay.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

SHALL We HAVE HEALTHY SUMNER ?-As DID,
almost as the English language, is the quaint adage
that green Christmas makes full churchyard " and
like most of these old adages there is enough truth and
science in it to keep it afoat the steady tide of Time
It is natural that any violent reversal of the accustomed
laws of nature the vcissudes of the seasons should
produce later evil effects upon public health
the human constitution having been contrved for the
purpose of existence under and in obedience to these
laws and in accordance with the regular revolution Of
the season. Experience, far as that goes certainly
shows that those seasons the healthies which
preceded by the least unusual weather. that a whole
some summer is naturally preceded by ordinary cold
winter, and so on.
1t is not unnatural therefore that the very marked
mdness of the weather this should excite remark
and anxious inquiry to the hygenic prospects for the
year. 1t is in order that the doctors should be
whemed by queStOners who want to know whether the
coming summer has chance of being moderately healthy
or whether no we shall have the yellow fever when
| the hot weather comes.
1t is doubtful whether any one, in out of the acu
ty can predict epidemic with anything like respecta
BILE accuracy. STILL there some facts patent and
palpabe, from which any one may draw deductions
1t is obvious for instance that yellow fever is pc
Rod OF increase that it has notas supposed last sum-
mer-reached its climax, begun to decline. 1t is
raging at Havana, very unusual occurrence at this
time of year 1t is in active operation and peculiarly
virulent, at Rio, Para St. Thomas and the other South
American and West Indian ports where its visitation
has been usual. When the comes, it will, with
out doubt advance norhward to it's old haunts Last
spring everybody expected it here everybody dis
appointed. 1t may be doubted, however, whether it
usually advances regularly in consecutive years. there
are reasons for believing that it often passes over year
in its progress and reappears the second summer to
continue its desoation Under the circumstances though
Of course nothing be said yet with even paus
BILE appearance of certainty it would not be utterly pre-
poserous to look out next June for another visit from
terrible L" Yellow Jack"
There are persons who look to see the green Christ
mas revenged by visitant from another quarter 1t
has been calculated that the movements of Asatc chO
era are regulated by fixed law, according to which
ought to come among us this summer. The law is, to
say the least purely conectura; in boys mathemat
ical calculation, as much allowance must be made for
foreign disturbance as for the operation of the law
itself But its appearance in Europe last year was
Iominous-N. Y Herald.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
The TRUE STYLE OF HooPs.-A LADYs OPINION
A lady in the New hnrvnort Herald saws

The TRUE STYLE OF HooPs-A LADY's OPINION
A lady in the Newburyport Herald says:
&c. will say few words on hoops. Don't call us
BEAR fair readers, throw away this paper in dis
gust for not about to join brother knights of
the quill in their crusade against crinOne; but Don
Quxoteke we will espouse the cause of distressed dam
sells, though we face frowning world" We hereby
add article to confession of faith. We believe in
hoops. Mind we say hoops, plural number. Deliver
many ladies wear about knee HIGH showing its entire
shape, through single fimsey skirt dragging down by
it's weight the dress to the shape of cone, while the
part of the skirt below the hoops flaps, winds and reefs
around it in every wind that blows Not much improve
ment is the addition of two other hoops unless
they graduated in size according to the height of the
and covered by skirts of sufficient thickness to
hide the skeleton than which nothing could be more
hideous, unless it veritabe skeleton from the
grave yard.
The only skirt that looks uniformly graceful is that
made of series of rattan, whaebone brass hoops,
tending from the waist to the feet, gradually increasing
in size with that graceful swell that gives to the dress
the airy contour Of blue bell preserving that golden
mean in regard to circumference that modesty and good
taste will dictate The hoops in in this skirt should
be together that they will lose their individuality,
and make no sign i" underneath the thinest summer
dress for herein lies the advantage and whole philoso
ply of the hoop movement, inasmuch as it allows
skirt to give that funess and grace which has hitherto
been attainable only by half dozen.
After ALL the genuine crinoine is the thing which,
its imports is a kind of hair cloth which by its
innate virtue without the aid of hoops will preserve
wardness that at times is nseparabe from its humble
eral adoption which, for the ladies sake, we hope may
be soon removed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29
The Two Votes In Kansas the Lecompton Con
stItuflON.

stItutiOn.
ST. LOUIS, Jan pa dispatch received here from
2Ist ut in this territory, $500 for the Lecompton
constitution, and that of the poll of 4h ins as 10000
against it. The first vote it viii be recolected was
taken in accordance with the requirements of the con-
venton which framed the constitution the latter only
under the subsequent act passed at the extra session
the Legislature
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

I A New MoTTo-Our eighbor of the Herald keeps
the word Plumber" standing at the head of its Edto
rial columns It must have quite an affection for it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-29

MILITARY ELECTIoN-At meeting of
Volunteers" held on the 2lst inst, for
officers, the following gentlemen were che.
G. CornehlSon, Captain.
J. G. Bauman, 1st Lieutenant.
H. Vollers, I'd do;
Fl. G. Hashagen, Sd do.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Disrracefnl Affair.

A prize fight came off at Long Point, Caua-
da, on Wednesday last, between two noted pu-
gilists, which has attracted much more than the
usual attention. The parties were Morrissey
and Heenan, better known as the "Benicia
Boy" These men were in training for several
weeks beforehand at Troy or Buffalo, New York,
and left the latter place Wednesday morning in
steamboats,, accompanied by their respective
friends and great crowd of spectators. Hee-
nan was regarded as the representative of A
merica, and Morrissey of the foreign fancy, and
the interest felt in the fight is shown by the fact
that bets were made on the result as far South
as New Orleans. 1t is estimated that in the
State of New York alone the amount of bets was
from 100000 to S25O,O0O. A dispatch from
Buffalo, on the 18th, stated the town was full Of
sporting characters from the Northern cities and
even New Orleans, California and Havana. A
mong the more notorious of the crowd were
Lewis Baker, a quiet, gentlemanly appearing
fellow who killed Bill Poole Dad Cunningham,
who did society similar favor, by killing Pau.
deem; Tom Hyer and in fact all the great men
of the fancy.
| The fight commenced at twenty minutes to
4 o'clock in the afternoon, and was witnessed
by about 5000 persons. 1t lasted twenty-five
minutes, and on the twelfth round Morrissey
was declared the victor. Both Morrissey and
Heensn were very badly cut, and had to be
brought away on beds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Fire at the Institution.

This morning, about o'clock, large brick
building at the Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind was discovered to be on
FIRE, and in short time was entirely destroyed.
The building was used for the mechanical oper-
atoms of the Institution, and stood within few
feet of the main buildings. The Chapel was
several times on fire, and at one time it was be-
lieved that the whole establishment would be
consumed. The Augusta Fire Association was
on the ground, and the pupils of both depart
menus worked most creditaby to stay the flames.
By the united exertions of both, the confagra'
ton was arrested. We have not learned how
the fire originated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
lished hereafter T. Be- ra. H

The OAMELs.-Our readers are all aware, no
doubt, that within the last three years this Gov
ernment has imported seventy-fve camels, in
tending them to be used in conveying baggage
and subsistence for the army over the plains OF
the interior, where, from the scarcity OF water
and heritage, it was difficult to travel with nor
SEES and mules. A portion of these cames (thlr-
ty-four in number) were imported in May, 1896,
and the remainder forty -one) in January, 1857.
The latest accounts respecting them are that
forty mine, including all those last imported, are
at Camp Verde, near San Antonio, Texas and
the others are employed by Lieutenant Beale in
his explorations in New Mexico and California.
Those at Camp Verde are reported to be in
thriving condition, only one OF the last lot inn
ported having died since their arrival in this
country, while some twelve or fifteen having
been foaled. These young ones, it is stated, bid
fair to grow up as healthy, large and strong as
those imported, thus proving beyond controver-
sy that they can be bred on this Continent quite
as well as in Asiatic countries. The Secretary
of war is thoroughly satisfied of the great useful
ness of these animals, and of their superiority
for army service in the wlds of the interior, o.
yer both the horse and mule. This opinion is
confirmed too by the experiments already made,
especially those by Lieut.. Beale, who has used
them in crossing the plains of New Mexico, and
| in travelling over the mountains, and found
them entirely capable of enduring the climate,
aud of being employed to great advantage
| WASH Star,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Aconisitiou of Territory.


or, 3 rooson TO believe that the Admins
carton Is moving for the acquisition OF ouoa' anu
;ts ORGANS advocate the measure as means ol
,,-D,oo,;nv discord in the ranks of the Opposl-
ton. .Let, then, the Administration" says .ne
p;obmond South, "throw before the coalition
the golden apple of acquisition" The lno'ife
so frankly avowed cannot be commented l0r ~,
no+r;ot;sm Party advantage, and not the goou
nf tbA country, seems to be the Object pronii-
T. = taken for granted that the Opposition at
the North will object to the acquisition OF terri'
tory. but we are not so sure OF that. 1ney may
NOT 10 solioitous for the annexation of Cuba, but
when the ball of acquisition is set IN mouon d
gain they viii probably help to roll 1t on WIN
the expectation of getting another slice OF Mex
zoo over which to extend "the area Of freedom
An the territory acquired in that direction mus'
bs ~free territory.n The North will occupy II
before the South can get ready to move H. a
few months ago the most Jealous advocate o
the annexation of Nicaragua was Eli 1hayer' y
Massachusetts,. Wherever slavery is not alreauy
established, the North has the game IN her OWL
hands. and the South can gain nothing by q con
test The history of Kansas might admonlsh Us
upon this point. Slavery is essentially conser
vative institution, and any attempt to make II
aggressive viii result in our loss.
The considerations which induce the Norln'
err Democracy to desire the annexation Oh ou
ba, will possibly have some influence WITT
the Northern Opposition. The former regard II
as an essentially anti-slavery measure, and why
NAV not the latter take the same view OF 1T
A Democratic meeting held in Albany, Ne"
York, on Saturday week, adopted q resolution
in favor of annexing Cuba, because they oeneVe'
It would convert "the border slave States lht'
free States, and thus increase the preponderanc'
OF the latter in the Union.
In reference to the general subject, we are no
particularly anxious for the acquisition OF NOR
territory. 1t seems to us that the country
large enough at present for all useful purposes
and that further additions would weaken rathe
than strengthen the Confederacy. When w
consider the depressed condition OF Ouos anu VI
hopeless state of affairs in Mexico, however
charity would prompt US to receive these ooun
tries into our Union, out of pure beneVolenct
if thew wished to come. But the overture
should DO made by them. We should Dc lDnu
snced by no lust of conquest and take no ste
which the sentiments of the Christian world WI
OF approve. Let US set our neighoors OF I'd
Spanish race an example of good government
and in all our dealings with them manifest pei
feet fairness and integrity of purpose. by thu
doing they may hereafter court our embrace
The saying is as applicable to nations as to ind
viduals that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Agricultural Fairs.

A newspaper writer characterizes the present
age as the era of photographs, but it seems to
us more distinguished for Agricultural Fairs
The State of Virginia has gone into the business
rather extensively, and has ten or more OF these
institutions" in full blast. The Winchester and
Lynchburg Fairs led off on the 10Th. The Uni.
ted States and Virginia Central opens at Rich.
mond to-day, and the Nansemond county Fair
at Suffolk, tomorrow. The Virginia State Fair
begins at Petersburg on the End of November
the Seaboard, at Norfolk on the 9th, and the
Fredericksburg Fair on the 18th. Beside:
these, Fairs are held annually at Wheeling, Lew.
isburg and Wytheville. Agricultural exhibition:
may afford some enjoyment to persons who at
tend them-although in our experience the dis
comforts have exceeded the pleasures-but fol
any results beneficial to the cause they profess
to promote, we are disposed to set them dowr
in the same category with Southern CONNER
cial Conventions
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Beyer,s Album.

Mrs. Boyer, wife of the artist, was lately in
this place delivering the 9th and last volume OF
the Album of Virginia. This volume contains
nine engravings, including the title page, which is
beautifully Illustrated with drawings of Mt. Yer
mont, Monticello, the Arms of Virginia, &C.
The other engravings are two views from the
Little Sewell Mountain, the James River Canal
near the mouth of North River, a distant view
of the Natural Bridge, view of the Peaks OF
Otter, Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs, Red Sweet
Springs, and the Warm Springs. The complete
work of forty colored plates, bound in handsome
style, is now ready for sale. The price for the
bound volume is s2S; not bound $24. Orders
may be addressed to Edward Boyer, Richmond,
or persons going to Richmond can procure cop
les from John II. Steoker, Bookbinder, Seventh
Street, opposite the Theatre.
The work as completed is well worth the mon
ey asked for it, and every citizen of Virginia
who can afford the expense should purchase a
copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-10-26
Dourlas and the Administration.

We have heretofore alluded to the remarkable
fact, that while the Democratic press IN this
State generally desire the success OF Senator
Douglas in his present struggle, they have not
a word of censure for the Administration which
is prosecuting him to death. The Richmond
South now o jealous Administration paper, not
only prefers Douglas to Lincoln, but also to
Judge Breese, the Administration candidate Tor
Douglas seat in the United States Senate. "be'
tween the man. says the South, ''to whom we
are Indebted for the repeal of the Missouri re-
striction, and Judge Breese who united with the
Black Republicans to defeat that measure, and
who was rewarded by them for his treachery
to the South, we incline rather to the election
of Senator Douglas" Yet the President, since
the Pennsylvania election, has removed thirteen
Postmasters in Illinois, whose only offense was
their friendship for Douglas. He has set Breese
up as a candidate aud rallied the Federal office
holders to his support, although the only eftec'
is to divide the Democratic vote and improve
Lincoln's prospects. If Lincoln is elected the
Administration viii undoubtedly be responsible
for it. Why then do not our Southern Demo
Gratis who prefer the success Of Douglas and dep
recate the election of Lincoln, hold the Presi
dent to his responsibility
Since the above was put in type we lind thai
The Press, of Petersburg, has an article on the
subject. Referring to the statement THAT the
friends of Judge Douglas are being deprived o
Office in Illinois" The Press says;
I'VE are compelled to credit it THE statement
to an INSCRIPTIONS hostility against Mr.: Buch
anau, and therefore to think it without tounda
ton-or to think that most culpable violation
of the rights of free opinion, and total disre
gard of the great interests of the Democracy
have strangely blinded the Administration OIL
this subject"
The fact of Buchanan's persecution OF Doug
las is too well known-too fully proved by the
course of his organ, the Washington Union-tc
be discredited at this day and The Press may
as well settle down in the conclusion shat mos
culpable violation of the rights of free opinion
and a total disregard of the great interests o.
the Democracy, have strangely blinded the Ad
/ ministration.n