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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-16
Later from Havana.

By the arrival of the Isabel at Charleston on the 18th
inst, we have Havana dates to the 10th. The Havana
news is of some interest Three more cargoes OF Ash
attic free Cooniss have been landed on the Island one
under British and two under American colors Amongst
the number were eleven Chinese women-the first ever
brought to Cuba whilst the number of males brought
amount to 81 8l4.
From the Charleston papers we learn that the brig
G. Perkins which cleared from Havana the 25th Of
October last, for ST. Thomas returned the Both of
May, reporting herself from Campeachy 1t was sup
posed however that she had been to the coast of A-
for slaves and having landed them on the island that
she intended to return for second cargo When ap-
pication was made however, to the American Consul
ate for fresh papers, they refused until an examn-
alton could be made into the charges brought against
her. An attempt made to bride Mr.. Savage, the
American Consul, but it proved unsuccessful, and the
vessel suddenly sunk in the harbor, for the purpose
doubtless of anticipating any too severe scrutiny into
her character
The Fourth was celebrated by the American citizens
of Havana in quiet way.
The weather at Havana was hot. OF the yellow fe
YER the Courers correspondent says that it continues
its ravages amongst the seamen but not believe to SC
great an extent at this period on former seasons
By this arrival have San Francisco papers tc the
goth ult The news from California is not important
From Oregon we have confirmation of the defeat of Col
Steptoe by the Indians. The details Of the fight art
given in another column.
The Frazer River gold excitement still continues, anc
emigrants were leaving California in large numbers fo
the new Ell Dorado Several steamers have been put
on to run to Columbia River and other ports in the
vicinity.
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The LAW OF MARITIME CoNTRACT.-,Judge Bets Of
the United States District Court of New York render
ed an important decision on Wednesday, in the cas- Of
VIM. E. Collins and VIM. Mitchell, against the schOm.
err Coerwine ct al. The schooner was built in North
Carolina and was belled by the plaintiffs, who are ship
chambers at this port for supplies furnished to the YES
sci previous to her first voyage and while she was fitting
out for sea. Taking what he conceves to be the awa
declared by the Supreme Court Of the United States
his guide he declares that the claim put forth in tl
action, either for building, constructing Or oufn
or providing materials, supplies labor, rigging Or I
stories necessary to render this vessel sea worthy and
for navigation at sea- not within the jurisdiction Of d
Court, and accordingly the libel must be dismissed with
COSTS He thinks that in accordance with the latest &
ions of the Supreme Court Of the United States 4 con
tract in port of one of the United States to construct
vessel in port of another State by actually build
ing her or supplying materials for such cOnsruc
ton, is not maritime contract creating lien upon The
vessel, for the value of the labor supplies, which
be enforced in Federal Court That the debt or con
tract does not make case of admiralty or maritime U
rsdicton within the meaning of the Constitution and
laws Of the United States and if it may be any way
cognizable in these tribunals it is only to be by force
State legislation imposing the debt lien the YES
sci, which obligation the National Court executes and
carries into effect. But he adds that the judgment
the Supreme Court upon which this opinion is blst.
emphaticaly declares that instance of such proceed
ings which appear to have occurred in some of the D
rior National Courts has been sanctioned by the Su
Dreme Court
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North Carolina Railroad.

We learn that at the annual meeting of the sOckhoi
ers of this Road, held in lsborough on Thursday last
the following gentlemen were elected Directors on g
part of the stockholders General r. NJ Saunders o
Wake; Gen. Alex. McRae, of New Hanover Chas
F. Fisher, Esq, of Rowan and Ralph GorreL ESQ., Q
Guilford. This is a competent and able Board on Il.
part of the stockholders bat we regret to learn thai
Fries Esq, of Forsyth, eminently practical man. an
one of the best Directors which the Road has ever hal
was defeated. Mr.. Fries was member of the iOrna
Board We are at loss to account for his defeat
Practical men like Mr. Fries are not always to beiOun
in our Railroad Directories and we have no hesitation
in expressing the opinion that the Road will lose nor
by his defeat than he will.
We learn that at meeting of the Directors Charb-
F. Fisher, Esq, of Rowan, was unanimously reeece
President of the Road.
1t was decided, we understand, that for the future
Superintendent Of the Road shall be appointed; tn
duties of this post, together with his other duties
President having been found too onerous for Mr. Fisher
Mr.. Fisher has labored necessarily for the prosperity
the Road-so much so that it is evident to bis friend
that his health has suffered and this relief thus tend
by the Directory, will no doubt be very agreeable L
him. 1t also ordered we learn, that quarterly sa
ments of the operations of the Road be published In ID
papers.-Ralaegh Standard.
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From Daily Journal of yesterday.


HERE'S \ CHANCE.-We found the following note on
Cur desk yesterday, after returning from dinner
We suppose the writer intended it for publication and
so we let slide, notwithstanding the advertising fee
did not accompany it. We like to accommodate the
ladies. Brush up your boots ye old Bachelors, here's
chance
DIR. Editor; Finding out that there really such
things done as that of advertising for husband"
have taken the liberty Of advertising for through the
columns OF your paper. According to custom, [ will
describe myself am five feet high fair completed,
black eyes, and dark brown curling hair. am also
make no difference to gentleman am eighteen years
of age and some Of our Southern editors say that am
talented" Be that it may, enjoy some literary
celebrity. With this description will close my note by
Correspond with me- on the subject Of mat GS 70
they can do so by addressing me at Wilmington, n c.
MOLLIE CLIFFORD.
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From Utah.

Teegraphic dispatches dated ST. Louis July 18th,
states that newsletter from an officer of the army,
writing from Gen. Johnston's camp Bear river on
the 10th u says that the army would resume its march
on the 18th. Gen. Johnston had received express
from the commissioners stating that the army would be
peaceaby received but Gen. j. did not feel any in
creased confidence that account and kept the army
in readiness to repe any treachery He had issued
proclamation to the people, in which he stated that the
army is ready to afford assistance it was to
oppose them when in rebellion The troops were in fine
condition.
STILL IATER.-Utah dates of the 10TH have been re-
ceived at st. Louis Gen. Johnston was met at Echo
Canon, fifty miles from Salt Lake. Brigham Young
had conference with Gov. Cumming at Salt Lake
City, but the result was unknown. Captain Marcy was
left in command at Fort Bridger.
The Leavcnworth correspondent mentions report
that the Commissioners had concluded treaty Of peace
with the MOrmOns.
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nsp telepraphic despatch, published Yesterday an

RG% A Geographic despatch published yesterday an
nounced the arrival of the steamer Fulton off Cape
Race on the 9th inst with dates from southampton to
the Both ult. She brings l40 passengers. The most
important news she brings is that from India by tee
graph from Malta.
Sir Hugh Rose had captured Calpee, after having
been twice Intellectually attacked by the rebels Rapid
pursuit was made of the enemy resulting in the capture
of large amount of stores of guns, gunpowder, ee-
plants and ammunition.
Severe disturbances had occurred in the Bombay
Presidency where political agent with his escort had
been murdered by band of eight hundred rebels
Fort Copal had been taken by assault
New Goond had also been storned and taken.
The Nezams country was much disturbed by Arabs
and Rohillas.
Sir Colin Campbell had driven the rebels back from
Shah ehanpore and captured Mohundee Dude was still
in state of rebellion.
The rebels were approaching Lucknow, but the city
fully defended and garrisoned and no alarm was felt
for its safety
Sir E. Tugard had defeated the rebels at Jugdespore,
killing great numbers of them.
Gwalor had been attacked and plundered by the re-
bels
| GREAT BR1rA1N-The Queen had paid visit to the
Leviathan.
More steamers are to be put on the route between
Dr. Lvingstons arrival at the Cape of Good Hope
is reported.
A proposition had been made to send cergymen to
Parliament.
Mr.. Rarey the horse tanner, had exhibited his won
derful exploits before the Queen.
A calamitous fire had occurred in the London Docks
doing damage to the extent of one hundred and fifty
thousand pounds
FRANcE-It was rumored that Admiral Hameln
will resign the Marine Department, which devoves on
Prince Napoleon Minister of Algers and the Colonies
The transformation of sailing ships into steamers was
going on with much activity in France
ITALY.-The Prince Royal of Sicily had been mar
ried to the Duchess Maria of Bavaria.
Piedmont persists in demanding indemnity in the af
fair of the Cagliar
SPAIN.-Spain is much incensed against England on
the slave question.
RUss1A-A Russian column was advancing into the
Caucasus.
AUsrR1A.-The Austrians are Fastening the construc
| ton of ten new forts.
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Supreme Court.

The following opinions have been delivered by the
Supreme Court since our last report:
By PEARSON J. In Crutwell Alhes & Co., V. De
Rosset Brown, from New Hanover directing Uenire
de novo Also in Cain v. Wright, from Bladen, affirm
ing the Judgment. Also, in McNair V. McNair from
Robson, affirming the Judgment. Also, in Fisher v.
Kirk, from Stanly, affirming the Judgment. Also, in
Washington V. Emery in equity, from Craven affirm
ing the decretal order Also in Washington and wife
v Emery and Others in equity from Craven, sustain
ing plaintiffs exceptions and overruing the defendants
and making order the defendants to dismiss their
suit at law.
By BATTLE, j. In Poyner v. McRae, from Curri-
tuck, affirming the judgment Also, in State Jacobs
from Brunswick, directing trial. Also, in State
v. Chavers, from Brunswick, directing new trial.
Also, in Kennedy " Williamson, from Wayne judg-
ment reversed and trial granted Also, in Davis
v. Jenkins, from Wayne Judgment reversed and ve
nire de noUo awarded. Also, in Den dem. Tysor "
Short, from Moore, affirming the judgment. Also, in
Deaton V. Murrive in equity, from Moore, dsmissing
the bill.
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The Fourth at KenansViIle.

A friend has furnished us with the following account
of the celebration by the good folks of Dupn county, at
Kenansyille on the 4th (5th) inst
KENANsv1LLE, n. c., July 18th, 1858.
MessrS. Editors: Although the Anniversary of Amer
lean Independence Sunday it celebrated in
becoming and spirited manner in this place Mon
day, the 9Th inst. A goodly number of citizens
turned out to celebrate the day. and among them not
few Of the fair daughters of old Duphn
The exercises were opened by an appropriate prayer
from Rev; II. R. kornegay after which the Mecklen-
the National by Robert B. Houston Esq., both ofwhom
performed their duties in very credable and accepta-
BILE manner The Grafton delivered by W. A. AL
en ESQ., which, to say the least of it, chaste ee
giant and beautiful address. 1t the first time our
citizens have had opportunity of hearing Mr.. Allen
such OCCASION but they sincerely trust it will not
be the last 1t good speech and did honor to the
head and heart of the speaker All returned home pleas
ed hoping that we may have many such celebra-
tiOnS
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UTAH.-As the army approaches nearer Salt Lake, the
news from that quarter becomes of more interest. We
give below further Details in addition to the dis
patches received yesterday:
ST. JOSEPH, July 7, via Bonneville July 1.-THE
Salt Lake mail Of June 10th has arrived
Gen. Johnston and his command were met at Echo
Canon, fifty miles from Salt Lake City The army was
in excellent health and spirits Brigham Young and
his followers were still at Provo city.
Young had been to Salt Lake City to confer with
Governor Cumming and the peace commissioners, but
the results of the conference not known It was
the established opinion that the Mormons would offer no
resistance
Col. Hoffman left the command Of Fort Bridger to
Capt Marcy, and accompanied Gen. Johnston.
Everything regarding the future movements of the
Mormons was yelled in mystery. Rumors were still
rife however that they mediate occupancy of Sonora
The conjectures numerous in the valley that the
United States government intends to purchase the Nor
mons improvements.
The South Platte river is very high, but the roads
are in good condition The mail party neither met nor
Indians on the plains, but met great many traders
at different points on the road The mail was nineteen
days out from Salt Lake City to st. Joseph.
The same dispatch says that Judge Sinclair, recently
appointed associate Judge for Utah, would leave st.
Joseph the 10th of July accompanied by Mr. Dodge
| the district attorney for Utah.
Fort LEAvENwORTH, July s. via St Louis, July II.
An express arrived at the fort this morning from Fort
keamey.
The express passed the Utah mail for st. Joseph. 1t
is said that Governor Cumming and the peace commits
sioners had concluded treaty of peace with the Nor
mons.
Gen. Harvey was in camp, nine miles beyond Fort
Kearney, on the Sd of July The express with orders
for him to halt must have overtaken him the 9th.
The Z. S. steamer Mink leaves the fort tomorrow,
with Capt Lovell's and Lieut. Lees companies I'd in
family for Fort Randall She also takes recruits for the
same regiment,
Colonel Mays command was met ty-fve miles this
side of Fort Laramie. A large body of infantry was
at Ash Hollow. Major Emory was encamped on the
Big Blue.
The provision trains progressing finely The
Sioux Indians scattered all along the route but
were friendly. A heavy fell at Fort Bridger on
the 10th of June. The garrison at Fort Bridger con-
sisted Of Capt Hendricksons and Lieut. Smiths compa
MES of the sixth infantry and Capt Stewards troops Of
the first cavalry.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-16

The Editor of the Jo2mal leaves this morning in the
cars and will be absent for few days. not than
four He trusts that the world will still continue to
vole upon its axis in becoming and proper manner,
staid and respectable world ought to do and further
more he hopes that on his return he may feel better able
to discharge his duties his readers in way that will
be satisfactory to them and to him.
The truth is that the newspaper press has become
quite dull for some time past. The Editors must be
tired. They want good stirring up They want a
change and a refrigeration something to brighten
their intelects and reshen their ideas Duty good
thing--energy is good thing, application is good
thing but these things good they are, not all that
mans nature mental physical requires for the full and
healthy development of all its capabilities for their
useful exercise The fact that most of hurry through
life too fast
All this dissertation might well enough have preceded
the announcement OF q long prospective absence and
We feel to be out of place after the statement OF only
four days vacation. But then we feel like making the
most out Of it, like licatng ourselves upon something,
no matter how little or how strictly may still move
in obedience to the requirements Of business. Should
we run over cow or should the hotel toothbrush be
wanting at any point may cnghten our readers up
these important particulars after the approved fashion
Of some Of country EDITORS but upon the whole, we
rather think we won't specially about the bresh."
Another word and we have DONE Isn't this thing
Of getting up before day to go off in the cars something
of BORE especially to quiet gentleman who, spite Of
all the old proverbs in the world, could see the
Of getting up at unreasonaby early hour? We think
it is, and thinking 50 we conclude with bidding our
public goodbye, adicu, farewell etc, etc.
D0Hy JOa,yuaL 1871 INST
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Three Days Later from Europe.

The steamer Canada arrived off Cape Race on the
tn inst and intercepted by the yacht of the
associated press She brings three days LATER be-
ing up to the Sd inst.
The general news is but of little Importance. The
bill admitting Jews to the House of Commons had
passed to second reading in the House of Lords by 46
majority. Parliament would be prorogued before the
end of July. The Spanish ministry had resigned, and
new one appointed, with ODonne as Minister of For
egn Affairs and War.
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Exultation of Rarey-Letter from the Horse Tame
LIVERPOOL, Friday Evening April %, 1858.

LIVERPOOL Friday Evening, April %, 1858.
MYDEAR NEPHEW wrote you two sheets this morn
ing but was called away before had quite finished and
now have just got through with the day, and had my
tea will hurry to finish your letter before any calls
There is no rest for the wicked and accomplishment
without regard to labor have just had very hard
day. and between the hurrahs, the rush Of people, the
lecture the breaking of these very bad horses Zone
to be shod the excitement and the perfect voey of
all manner of questions feel very much like leaning
back in my chair and taking quiet snooze.
They tried to bring some horses to-day to defeat me,
but they couldn't come it, and usual came off vic
orous amid the loud cheers of class of about hun
dred scholars.
wish you could be here just day to see how en-
thusiastic the people are. This morning when step
ped into the school and took off my hat they set up such
cheering and cappng of hands, that made everything
ring, so animatng that was full of eloquence and
addressed them with as much enthusiasm as though
second Kossuh The streets outside of the build
ing were crowded. and when rode out on the back
of vicious stallion that man had been able to mount
for three years. they too set up loud hurrah for the
great American that they think l They don't know
that | am nobody but your Uncle Jack, that used to
break horses in the little village of Groveport
Well, the name American sounds WE'LL and think
I would be justifable in being proud of the name,
if am not of myself. wouldn't like to be called the
great Frenchman or the great Englishman Nothing
carries with it so much music as the name American
ect, ect
AS ever, your friend and uncle,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-16

CIRCUS OUrRAGE-Anothero of those outrageous afrays
to which the Circus often gives rse WITNESS particu
arly Chatham and Sampson) occurred at Wkesborough
the 9th inst A writer in the 1redell Express says
that some difficulty having occurred between citizen
of the county and the showmen the awess band of
TORS apg with axes h ano @
thousand more to make simultaneous rush for fire
into the village with full intent if possible to shoot
down the whole band of wretches, on the spot. But
happily for the sake Of good ORDER it prevented by
the arrest and conviction Of six of the villains combining
them in JAIL the Others leaving dimes security for
their appearance It is much regretted several of the
most gully mace eelr escape owing 70 Ile great con-
badly manged but it is hoped they will recover
The writer gives this publicity that the citizens of adj
joining counties may be prepared in proper way to
protect themselves from unguarded ourages at the hands
Of unprincipled miscreants"
We clip the above from the Fayetteville Observer Of
of the 18th inst The best way to avoid danger is to
stay away from such places.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-16

THE RIVER OPPOSITE VIcKsBURG-We learn from
accurate measurement by scientific gentleman that the
Mississippi river oppste this point is now toryeght
and half feet above low-water mark. The present
depth OF the channel just below the wharf boat oppo-
site the Prentiss House, is ninyseUe feet The usual
average width of the river between Vicksburg and De
Soto is three thousand feet its width now, from the ex
tremity of the water on each bank, is near
hundred feet.=Vicksburg Wing. 1St inst
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HEALTH OF Ex-PREsIDENr PIERCE AND l.! LApi.a ,a,
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press, wrllll5
Boston says: rra,i,g
The friends of Ex-President Pierce will DC 5i; r,
learn that by late arrival by ship from Madeira vs.
have been received from him. His own heaL, ar in.
perfect The health of his excellent wife had pn
proved by her soourn in the island but the G aore Ma
de der se on the first Of june for Lisbon ag9
the larger European cities for Vevay in SwiH ar.
where he will spend the summer Mr.. Nahanl ,tb hin
thorne and Mr. John Howard March will De WIN IN En-
in Switzerland, hear. The period Of his stay rre
rope will be controlled by the health OF MIS- FN1'''
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New YORK, July 1.-THE storeshp Relief arrived
this afternoon from Aspinwa via Key West, with in
valds from the Pacific squadron.
The departure of the Relief left not single vessel of
war at AspinWal. The inhabitants were in constant
fear of an outbreak among the negroes.
The Wabash, Colorado, Macedonian and Dolphin
were at Key West On the Sd the Colorado broke her
main crank, and will north for repairs The James
town off Havana with eighteen cases Of yellow fever
The Plymouth ard Arctic were cruising about Cuba
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The Cable Fleet Probably Seen.

ST JOINS, July l2th.-The steam tug Blue Jacket
from Liverpool has arrived here, and reports having
seen the 24th ult large and small steamer, both
British, in lat 81 deg 80 min. long 80 deg She also
saw the evening large steamers bearing down
for the Others but could not make out whether the last
was English or American.
The Red Jacket reports the weather hazy, with a
strong westerly SWELL but continued moderate and thick
until the 3d. when strong southWesterly gales set in
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How MUCH IT CosTs FAST WOMAN TO LIvE.-I
the Woodman divorce case, at New Orleans the ioi9S
ing evidence was given: Mr.. Pliment sworn Ha
known Mr.. and Mrs Woodman for over ten years
Could say that Mr.. Woodman's conduct towards h.
wife has always been kind and indugent He le's
knew him to oppose her in anything. Her demand.
were very expensive. Could not say exactly what DE-
expenses were during year. Knows that their eZPt
ses together were about $4,000. He was satisfied t3
Mr.. WIS expenses did not exceed $4,000. Mr. W."
noted for his extreme plainness in dress
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n. G. WHEAT-The first lot of new wheat from
North Carolina was received in New York on the 7tt
inst. 1t was from the Western part of the State Il
sold for 81 20 for red and 81 40 for white
We heard few days ago that lot of 10000 bushels
of new wheat had been collected or was in process
collection, at lexington n c., destined to be shipped
to New York via Carolina City, and that vessels were
on the way from New York to receive it.
Fayette. Observer