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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
Murder by a Negro.

Late last night most atrOcious murder was commit
ted on Topsail Sound in this county, by negro fellow
named Peter belonging to Owen Holmes Esq. 1t
seems that Peter had been runaway from MIR. Holmes
plantation, and Mr.. Charles H. Nixon, Mr.. Holmes
overseer went in pursuit of him. and had succeeded IN
coming up with the fugitive, when the negro turned
round upon him and shot him through with pistol.
Naturally, a strong feeling has been excited in the
community by this shocking affair." increased by the gen.
eral estimation in which Mr. Nixon held as clever
man and a good citizen. By this time, we believe
Sheriff Hall has started with posse determined to eff
feet the capture of the desperado who will be taken dead
or alive Although the impulse to take swift vengeance
on the murderer is almost rrepessbe yet trust that
the law may be suffered to take its course and thus
think, the example will be made more impressive and
the sanctity of the law remain invioate.
OF the particulars of the afair-whether Mr.. Nixon
died Immediately, Or if he survived, how long he did
survive, we are uniformed.
We look for the particulars this evening, and will
perhaps be able to lay them fully before the public IL
tomowow's issue.
P.S.-Wc understand that Mr.. Holmes was along
with Mr. Nixon. The negro fired once and missed
Mr.. n. Mr.. Holmes presented his gun at the
negro but it snapped and the second fire from the ne
gros pistol killed Mr.. Nixon.Dauy Journal, 18Th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

B63 correspondent of the Winston Sentinel charges
Judge Ellis with being, or having been, distribution
list correspondent Of another paper says that some
years ago he wrote letter to f. Cantwcl, Esq, taking
distribution grounds. Mr. Cantwell says that great in
Justice is done Judge Ellis by the assertion made about
any letter written to him. Mr. Cantwe 1t is said that
Mr.. Dancy, Of Edgecombe, has letter from Judge FL
lis, but does not publish itthat Mr.. Dancy is dstrI-
butonist and keeps back the Judges letter which no
doubt favOurs his sentiments in that respect Now Mr.
Dancy was not distrbutOnSt in November last, for
we talked with him then and know what he said
We presume that all the letters written to Mr..
Dancy will be before the Charlotte Convention.
Again, the attempt is made to prejudice Judge Ellis
with Mr. Clingman's friends, by saying that the Judge
nig have elected Mr.. Clingman Senator in l848. The
thing is not So The Democrats had not at any time
majority in the Legislature Of 1913. If they had, it
would have been their duty to have elected an avowed
Democrat, which Mr.. Clingman not at that time.
In thus endeayouring to do justice to Judge Ellis, we
do no injustice to Mr. Holden anybody else Mr..
Hodens political position has not been assaed, neither
has that of any other prominent gentleman save Judge
Ellis.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
RALEIGH. goth March, 1858. =

TIE McDoNoGH EsTATE.-The New Orleans Plea
yune publishes the decision of the Supreme Court Of
louisiana sustaining the decree of the lower court for
partition of the property of the McDonough estate
between the cities of New Orleans and Baltimore This
presume closes the litigation this large estate
The Pcayune remarks:
The Importance of this decision will readily be est-
mated by those who of the extent of the
property; the influence its sale will have upon the growth
and improvement of New Orleans and the means the
proceeds will give both the Crescent and the Monument
al city for most valuable and necessary works that may
contribute to wealth business and progress The prop
erty passing into the hands of individuals will speedily
be made productive and portions of it become the
seats of business activity Even the ann1iants we be-
eve will be largely benefited by this disposition of the
requests.
The Bulletin in announcing the decision adds
The Judgment of the lower court, relative to the in
terest of the Colonization Society and the Society for
the Relief of Destitute Orphans has been confirmed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

OUR OTTOMAN V1s1ToRs-The Washington States
of Thursday, says:
Mohammed Pacha and suite will pay their respects to
President Buchanan to-day He is a fine, gallantlook.
ing about thrtytwo years of age rather pory and
has decidedly handsome face, with large dark eyes,
rosy cheeks, Roman nose small mouth, high forehead
brown moustache and auburn hair. His manners are
frank, and he is worthy of dozen wives if any of our
bellies wish to return with him.
1t is rumored that State dinner is to be given to
these Ottoman gentlemen at which DR. Bernhisel will
be the only member of our Government present. sbut
which the maidens fair and matrons grave of the
families of our dgnitaries will attend in full force
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

1t with deep regret that we are called upon to
nounce the death of f. W. Ogburn Esq., of the edi
torsf the Times, literary Journal published in this
place Mr.. Ogburn was TOO well and too favorably
known in this community, not only as Christian gen.
eman, but enteprisng and patriotic citizen to
need any words of praise from He represented the
county of Guiford in the House of Commons for several
years. to the entire satisfaction of his constituents The
remains of Mr. Ogbun attended to their last rest
ing place on the 18th inst by large concourse OF GU
zens who loved and respected him while living and who
will long retain him in their memory.
Greensboro (N CT Patriot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

Miss Sarah S. Lewis, teacher in primary school,
at New York, on the Sd inst, passed by stove in the
classroom, and soon after discovered the back part Oh
her dress on fire. She tried to extnguish the flames BY
pressing the dress around her. but the hoops in her pet
ticoas prevented her doing so. She then became fright
ened and rushed franticay up and down the room cry
ing out Oh, save me! save meP The sight Of the
unfortunate young girl enveoped in flames terrified the
children who fed down the stairs in precpitate man
ner falling over each other in wild confusion but ortu
nately none of them seriously injured Miss Lewis
however, before she could be relieved was so horribly
burned that she died from the effects of her injuries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

EDITORS OF THE JOURNAL
Gentlemen: have seen in an article in the GodsbOrO
Tribune and in the Western Sentinel, and | presume
copied in other papers, statement concerning letter
of Judge Ellis to me- which does that gentleman great
injustice. hasten to write you my way home from
court and from this place. to beg you to say much in
justice to Judge Ellis and that will take advantage Of
the earliest leisure moment have, to make full reply
in answer to the enquiry which is instituted of me i'll
this matter. | am, gentlemen
very respectfully yours &c,
EDWARD CANTWELL.
GOldsbOro' Sth March, 1858
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

TAKING TIE REsPoNs1BnITY.-We like the position
taken by Senator Green that mnorties have rights and
maOr1tes have responsibilities That is the way to say
it. The little squad of factious demagogues in the Sen
ate Wilson, Hale and Douglas, have been endeavorng
to keep alive the expiring embers fdscor for the frth
erance of their selfish and mischievous Objects
We are glad that the majority in the Senate are deter
mined to settle this ridiculous and Improbable agitation
their attention. 1t is quite time this was done We
are sick of the silly brawL-Pha. Eve. argus.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
III Jail.

We stated yesterday, that Sheriff Hall had started
with posse to seek for and capture the negro man
Peter" charged with the murder of Mr. c. H. Nixon,
on the night before last.
The Sheriff and posse proceeded to the scene OF the
occurrence with the view of securing the woods IN all
directions but their search unsuccessful In dis
covering tracks believed to be his These tracks could
be traced to the Plank Road but there they lost
as no tracks can remain there The conclusion was that
in all probability tho negro was making his way into
town. Leaving the posse down at Topsai, the Sheriff
started Immediately for town. not seeing anything OF the
boy Men were planted at the various roads leading III
to Wilmington the Sheriff himself being at the plank
road bridge Just outside of town limits About o'clock
at night Seathy step was heard. The form of a
came into view in the dim light, the Sheriff rushed out
from conceament and seized him, asking him quickly for
his name Peter sir, said the man, who was, indeed,
the Identical Peter. Mr. Ward the Jailor who was
with the Sheriff, had his gun ready, but there was no
need for it-Peer had no time to make resistance Mr..
w asked him if he killed Mr.. Nixon, and he said he
didn't knowhe shot to kill. Peter conveyed qui-
city to jail and lodged there before anybody knew OF it.
Had he been captured under other circumstances or by
other parties than the officers of the law more summa
ry disposal of him might have been expected from the
state of public feeling. There would appear now to be
no chance of bis escape. The fellow was armed with
very handsome =" Colt."-DaHy Journal 10th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

Sheriden bought large quantity of wine of his mer-
chant.
L will owe you the amount" he said when the bill
was presented, l." if it is agreeable to you"
"Oh certainly, certainly Mr. Sherideu as long as you
choose, SIR
Sometime elapsed ; the creditor grew impatient and
threatened his debtor with writ.
Why how the devil can pay you sir" said Rich
ard Brlmsley, land keep to our agreement? 1t was
understood that should owe you and how can posi-
bly, owe you if l pay the money!"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
An Ingenious North Carolinian.

Among the thousands who now throng the Federal
Metropolis of the United States is Mr.. Utlee or Uty
of North Carolina well known the inventor of sever
al original designs for cheapening and facilitating labor
He is seeking patent foc breachoading cannon upon
new plan, by which as many as twenty-five or more
charges be fired continuously in sin gle minute, with
perfect ease, certainty and safety He obtained one day
mond Wing, patent for improved plough in which
the subSo the turning and coulter ploughs are all COM
bined, so as to work jointly separately The COM
binedpough isexceedngy simple in structure and is said
to work admirably Mr. u is also engaged in perfect
ing an invention by which mere freight is substituted in
place of costly horse, steam water power. Should
this last scheme succeed it is destined to produce great
sensation in the industrial and mechanic world and to
realize immense fortune for the inventor It is graft
flying to know that Southern inventive genius is at last
beginning to compete successfully with that of the North
PETERSBURG ErDress
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as-TRANSLENT AdoertiserS scA please bear IN mind
thai Their advertisements cannot appear IN t paper tc-
ont rs being paid for IN Advance. This rule oiH be strict
IN carried o1a s1iaotd respect to persons:
No name for either the Daily or Weekly Journal ao1
hereafter be entered ON our list ouhOut payment beng maze
IN Gduance, and the papeci all cases be discontinued
qohen the time paid for expires.
On 1877
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

Ba~ The Wilmington Light Infantry were out yes
terday afternoon for parade under command of Lieut..
Erambert The worthy Lieut. put the boys through
course of sprouts, in the way of exercise. He ma
neuvred the company in all conceivable ways and they
stood the test without balk. The whole thing was
well done, and indicates high state Of discipline.
Daily Journal, 20th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

QUEER-lt is little strange that the great body Of
the Southern Senators and Representatives should know
nothing about the real interests and feelings of the South
and still more strange that it should be left for ten
fifteen recusnt Democrats from the North and less than
corporals guard of actiOuS Known othngs from the
South in combination 1cjth the Black Republicans, to
save the honor and the interests of the Southern States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

The downfall of Comonfort seems only to have IN,
creased the anarchy and confusion in which Mexico mao
previously been involved By advices from the City OF
Mexico to the 9th of February we learn that the whole
country overrun by bandits and assassns that Indian
outrag are as frequent ever and that the forces OF
the Puros and Conservadors marching and counter
marching, with the expectation of speedily measuring
their strength in battle The character of the people,
however is guaranty that this final resort of beiger
ents will be delayed long possible The Puros or
Constitutonaliss are said to be operating in very sin
guar manner and instead of combining their forces for
an attack on Mexico to be moving them from place to
place with an irresouton indicating timidity. Much
anxiety is felt by their commanders to ascertain what
steps the present government will take towards subdung
the Interior and suspicion pervade all their actions
The greatest precaution is taken to prevent the possb
ty of the troops being tempered with and any little com
motion in the cities is construed at sign of
pronunciamento Hence, although it is possible that
there may be fighting in the neighborhood of Mexico
the leaders of the Puro party will be likely to carry their
resistance only to the point of securing their per-
sonal safety That effected they may, perhaps throw
down their arms, and proceed to their homes The for
ces of the destined to operate against the
in the interior Tins estimated
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

Ba~ The annual meeting of the Stockholders in the
Fayetteville and Western Railroad Company was held
at Fayetteville, Monday and Tuesday of last week
By the Treasurers statement it appears that the whole
amount subscribed to the capital stock of the Company
is 341 232 49, as follows Town of Fayetteville, lOO'
0OO County of Cumberland, 100000; individuals,
Sal 232 10, making $34l ,232 49, stated above, to
which add for work already done and work now under
contract payable in stock, $l853l 92 and the total
capital on completion of the present contracts will be
$359,764 IL.
THE Report states the purchase Of 900 tons OF ron
part of which has arrived at Wilmington the resources
and liabilities of the Company the amount OF work
DONE and to be DONE &C. The graduation and bridging
I6f the whole 43 miles will cost $3l4,323 Sc; the iron
and other items, 1927, 4O3. Total cost of roadway,
$614436 Sc. To which add for rolling stock an
amount greater or less according to the business OF the
road
The above item in brackets we find in both the Fay
etteve papers The resources and liabilities OF the
Company and the amount of work done were the hrSt
things we looked for and without some such statement
the most important part Of the report is wholly omitted
The former officers of the Company were unanimously
reelected
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

BU1LDING.-An unusual stagnaton prevails this
is doing, and very little is contemplated One of our
principal architects who had last year six or seven as
sisants has but one, and is making plans and esti
mates for but single store, with iron 'front.' against
twelve or fifteen which were under way year ago.
N. Y. Journal of Commerce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

SENATOR RE1D.-The Richmond correspondent of the
Petersburg Express under date of the 18th instant
saws that Senator Reid of North Carolina, is still So
journing at the Exchange. His health is slowly I'M
proving though he is still quite feeble He rode out yes
terday and his friends entertain the hope that he will
soon be able to proceed to Washington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
SAPPoNEY GROVE.

ALL1GAToR's NEsTs.-They resemble haycocks, four
structed with grass and heritage First they deposit
one layer of eggs floor of mortar and having Gov
cred this with second stratum Of mud and heritage
eight inches thick lay another set of eggs upon that
and so on to the top, there being commonly from one to
two hundred eggs in nest With their tails they then
beat down round the nest the dense grass and reeds five
feet high, to prevent the approach of unseen enemies
The female watches her eggs until they all Matched
by the heat of the sum- and then takes her brood under
her care, defending them and providing for their sub
sstence Dr. Lutzenburg, of New Orleans says that he
packed up of these nests, with the eggs, in
box for the museum of ST. Petersburg, but recon-
mended before he closed it to that there dan
ger of the eggs being Matched the voyage On open
ing one, young alligator marched out and was soon
followed by the rest about hundred winch ne ied IN
and barking like young puppies.-LyeH the Geologta
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

CHANGE IN DIRECroRY-We learn that Mr. George
r. French has been elected ef the directors of the
Bank of Wilmington, in place of Mr.. Henry P Russell
who has removed to Charleston, S. c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, March 19.-Iater advices from Mex
leo report that the forces of the Zuoago faction were ad
vancing to seize Mnittan, which was held by Cover
nor Saenz constitutionalist The schooner Major
Barbour with thirteen officers, under the command OF
exPresdent Salas had arrived at Minttlan, but
not allowed to land The vessel consequently fore
ed to return and is now in the river coming up to this
CITY, The Saas party intended to pronounce in favor Of
that the inhabitants of that portion of Mexico generally
favor the cause of Santa Anna
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

CURIOUS USE FOR CRINoLINE.-The crime column of
Partisan Journal contains the following:
The gigantic crinone petticoats, which are still in
fashion here it is known, to have been several times en-
poyed to defraud the octroi at Paris At Toulouse
few days ago the octro men, struck by the crnone of
a woman and daughter, named Peguilan, had them
searched by female and it turned out that under one
crnolne not fewer than twelve patrdages and under
the other several hares and three rabbits were secreed
Madame Pegulan on Saturday for this fraud fined
100 francs by the Tribunal of Correctional Police of
Toulouse her daughter, being under age not pro-
ceeded against
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

SAVANNAH March 18.-The famous bark Adriatc
rived at this port this morning. '"'' sf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

Rag@ We have from Mr.. J. II. Rothwel, General
Agent for the sale of Periodicals, two neatly bound
volumes, bearing the following titles -" Hand-Books
for Home Improvement, comprising How to Write
How to Behave, How to Talk, How to do Business
complete in one volume" and " A Manuel of Business
and Guide to Success
These books are published by Fowler & Wells, 3O6
Broadway. After a casual examination we feel inclined
to believe that they will be found useful and indeed val
liable books-her contents appear to plain and prac
tica adapted to the business of everyday life.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

INQrEsr-On Friday last, the 10th inst. Coroner r
J. Jones proceeded with jury to the scene Of the
der of Mr. G. II. Nixon, and held inquest over the
body of the deceased. After a careful examination and
hearing of all the evidence, the Jury arrived at the con
clusion that Mr. Nixon came to his death by shot from
Il pistol in the hands of Peter, a runaway slave belong
inc to Mr. Owen Holmes. Peter has been committed
to Jail and now awaits his trial in pursuance of the war
rant OF the COroDcr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
From Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, March 1.-THE Leavenworth correspon-
dent of the Leader says that the eeate vote for dele
gates to the constitutional convention in that city,
ted to ESQ., against polled for State officers on Jan
uary 4th last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
Good News from FIOrida.--PrObabIe Close of Il
Florida War.

Hurricane Mt Louisville.
LOUISVILLE March 1.-THE wind blew almost hur-
rcane at here to-day, unroofng several buildings
and slightly damaging number of steamboats,. No
lives were lost.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE republicans of the
House in full caucus tonight. They want reason
able time, say from to two weeks, for discussion af
ter the Kansas bill from the Senate when they
will be willing for the question to be taken.
All doubt as to the election of the reeState ticket in
Kansashas been removed by recent information from that
Territory and therefore Mr.. Calhoun has declared his
intention to give certificates accordingly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

We noticed yesterday evening in Mr.. c. d. Myers
store window beautiful silver pitcher, presented b.
the Members of the Wilmington Light Infantry t
VIM. L. DeRosset, late Captain of the Company. 1
was manufactured by Ball, Black & Co, Of New York
and is present worth giving and receiving. 1t is quite
creditablc to all concerned Duly Journal 1911 inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

Rgs~ See Mr.. Baldwins advertisement in another
column We can say tbis-he is thorough business
man-his work is always done rbcn promised and as
promised and everything turned out from his establish
ment is good When good articles be got at home,
made at home, by men in our midst we think they
ought to be got other things being equal nearly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

In one of Lemaitres pieces the cue" required that
he should enter bearing the dead body of young broth
part played so well the dead man the public interrupted
Frederick Lematrie's soiloquy with hearty applause
Lematre was excessively angry, and, while speaking
blew in the nose of the "dead man. who did not bulge
Lematre then, pretending to yield to fit of despair,
head; he did not move. At last, Lemaitre suddenly
opened his that he might dry the fast flowing tears
in his eyes, the poor supernumerary fell his head
which made the stage floor echo with the loud rap he
lay as he fell without moving Lemaitre could not pro-
the humble supernumerary. Lemaire's anger knew no
bounds and he swore that the poor supernumery should
not be applaued the next evening. When he brought
in his dead brother the second time he began tickling
his ribs VIXEN he entered the stage the supernumerary
tried to look dead but broad grin soon stole over
his face, and he was Kissed most vehemently.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-26

POSTMASTER GENERAL BROWN AND HIS DEPART
MENT.-We aware that the highest compliment, if
may speak, which be rendered to public Off
GER is to be found in the absence off complaints against
himself those under his charge If this be true the
very able and efficient head Of the federal Post Office is
dschargng the duties of his Department with
singular energy, fidelity and ability. Such indeed is
the The country has, however guarantee in the
high qualities of Gov. Brown that nothing would be
wanting his part to put the affairs of his office in the
best possible condition, and to assure to all the people
the most perfect facilities of mail communication.