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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-12-25

MEXICAN DlGN1ry ARousED.-Wash.
ingtoc, Dec. Is. severaI prosninen.
Mexican citizens held a consultation in
this city las. night in reference to that
portion of The Presidents message whis b
recommends the military occupation of
Chihuahua and Sonora
They resolved to resist such a policy.
and General Treas and Admiral German.
who were of the nunber, left Washing
ton to-day for Mexico for The purpose OF
Organizing a vigorous opposition to any
such attempt on the part OF the United
States.
Don't 10 Il, Mr.. Old Buck. How could
you be SO %'mprudent as to awaken the
wrath of the mighty Mexican ,aatiou.-
Every little G atenptible power kicks at
US now, withc getting tlrasbed by the
Mexicans. o. Mr.. Buck, how could
you go for to ~ such q silly thing in
your messagea
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1858-12-25


Give US Free Press newspapers for
turning ont whoppers which challenges
the admiration of the marvellous. That
was a pretty good story of the Detroit
Free Press about the man whose head
was taken off above the ears, and who
walked to q carriage, rode home, and
lived a day or SO before be t,ied. But
The London &c. W.,)Frea Press beats it
MIR. CASTOR is q thick>set man, and runs
a mill at Bascome. He was standing
beneath q trap~door, when q sack OF
wheat fell from an upper story directly
upon his head, ~dls!ocating bis neck He
Immediately raised up bis hands, seized
bis head, and pulled it back into place
las the workmen who "heard The bones
snap again into their sockets will swear.
Mr. CASTOR is supposed to be as sound
as ever. If our LobdeIl Stors cores
pendent, "Ben Coulter" don't look / o
bis ~Iaure|s, after such whoppess as the
above, he will be in danger of losing
them. Come, stir up, plug" let's have
a good one next lime.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-05
Re-Shingling Old Roofs.

I am fully convinced that thousands of
dollars might be saved in our country ev-
cry year by generally pursuing the follow
ing method:
Whenever roof begins to leak, and
you wish to re-shingle it. do not take off
the old shingles; put the new shingles Oh
the top of the old ones; but make use of
six-penDy nails in place of four penny or
shingle nails The advantage of this
method will consist in the following par
ticulars:
/. You will save the expense of re-
moving the shingles.
2. The building will not be exposed
to wet, in case of rain before it is fuish-
ed.
8. The roof will be much warmer and
tighter.
4. Neither snow nor rain can beat IN
der the butts of the shingles, by heavy
Winds.
5. The roof will last good full one
third longer.
have tried this plan and find it has
these advantages.
1t takes no more shingles, no more
nails in pun ber only little longer ones,
and no more time to put them on, and,
if done 10 a workmsnlike manner, will
look as we'll as if single But it should
be done before the old shingles are too
much decayed. AL the moss Gf auyJ
should be removed, or swept off with a
stiff broom. before putting on the pew
shingles Correspondent Of tte National
Era.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-05
From ST Joseph Valley Register.
DEAD OPEN AND SHUT.
The way they Play in Arkansas.
BY TOM HARRINGTON.

Few who have Travelled much on the
tbe broad Mississippi at an early day, but
what have heard with dread the name of
General William Montgomery, and none
but knew of the landing called 'Montgom-
ery's Point, which for its location and
some peculiar advantages was hard to be
exeelled. Montgomery himself, was q
shrewd, quick wi:ted, low bred fellow,
who in roguish exploits was seldom if ever
equaled. He was the terror of the South,
to all who knew him, m,and as sportsman,
gambler, &C., was as notorious as the
the celebrated Captain Kidd as pi-
rate. The General was said to have
many redeemiDg qualities in bis gaming
trans actions, which might be classed as
follows:
First-If he found man naked he
clothed him. If he was hungry be fed
him.
Second-If be was thirsty and poor, be
gave him drink and advised him to leave
for some more salubrious clime. t-s
And last though not least, if he was
thirsty and rich, he made him drink and
then robbed him.
His notorious life was the cause of all
gamblers yielding to his nefarious designs
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-05
VOL IS.
Published by Theodore SchOch.

TERMS.--Two dollars per ahnum in advance-Two
dollars and quarter half yearly-and if not paid be-
Tore the end of the year, Two dollars and half.
No papers discontinued until all arrearages paid
except at the option of the Editor.
UJAdvertlsements of square uen lines) or less,
one or three Insertions 81 CO. Each additional inSer-
ticn, IS cents. Longer ones IN proportion
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-05

YOUTHFUL BLACKLEG-The Hart
ford Times says that child was born in
bat city last month, whose right leg, from
about two inches below the hip joint
DOWN. ards, including the foot, is entirely
black.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-05

Cards Circulars, Bill Heads, Notes. Dank Receipts
Justices, Legal and other blanks, Pamphlets &c prin
tel with neatncsS and despatch, reasonable terms
al this office.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-08-05
JOB PRINTING.
FANCY PRIMpIM19.

Having a general assortment Of large plain and o
namental Type, We are prepared TO execute every do
scrintion of
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
Important Mcssng, from the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. I5-The President has sent to
Congress, but it was not presented to-day message
covering official report Of the recent boarding of the
steamer Washington, at San Juan
1t is understood that the President in this communi-
cation does not make recommendation to the
to be pursued but merely introduces the subject to the
notice of Congress in an official manner.
The Report contains the correspondence of Com Nc
InOsh, who says in effect that when the British officers
boarded the Washington he (COm. McIntosh called on
Oldham for explanations. The latter disclamed all in
tenon to search but said he had boarded her to get
the news, and English officer who known to
be aboard passenger. That his visit depart
ure from the usual custom. Sir VIM. Gore OuseleY
and his secretary explained the matter in similar way
the latter rernarkng that the Right of Search had
been abandoned.
Com Mcintosh thinks the explanation was satisfacto-
ry, fair and frank
In the of the correspondence it appears that
England exercises the right Of Protectorae only over
the Mosquito Kingdom.
The people Of Greytown held meeting on the arrival
of the Washington, and asked Ouseey to assist them in
maintaining their integrity and he replied that the sub
ect should receive consideration from the proper quarter
The Fleet Surgeon reports Com. Mcintosh unfit for
duty in consequence of sickness.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
Trial of Alleged Slave Traders.

this morning, briefly reports the proceedings in the
of the crew of the yacht Wanderer which vessel recently
landed cargo of slaves in Georgia On Saturday, the
prosecution was vigorous by District Attorney Ganah
assisted by Henry R. Jackson The prisoners de-
Tended by Messrs. Lloyd and Owens. Two witnesses,
DR.. Hazehurst of Brunswick and Collector Mabry of
Darien, examined DIR. Hazelhurst testified pro
fessionay to having attended the negroes at Jeckyl
Island They appeared to be freshly imported and una
BILE to understand English Mr.. Mabry testified that
the yacht Wanderer, had no appearance of being a
SLAYER. The prisoners were remanded.
A large number of witnesses have been subpenied
from different portions of the coast of the State and the
trial will probably occupy several weeks.
1t is generally admitted that the Wanderer brought
no Africans, but that the ship which brought them
scuttled and sunk
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

BS~ We have been not little amused by hearing of
some remarks recently made in the House Of Commons,
by Ex-Governor Morehead, upon a communication which
appeared sometime since in the Journal, from occa-
sional perhaps should say casual correspondent.
That correspondent dating from Raleigh, and signing
himself Double X. Y gave good sketches of GER
tain permanent members-a good-humored sketch GER
tainly. The Governor found out that the thing was
published just in time to reach Raleigh before the taking
of certain vote, and FORTH as though intended to
have some effect with members. Nothing could be
farther from the fact. The communication had been
delayed on the way, published at the time in
tended, and innocent of Interior object as any
thing could possibly be- Its very writing unknown
to us until it reached The Governor found quite
mares nest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
Later from mexico and Havana.

New YORK, Dec. 2l.-The steamship Black Warrior
from Havana, arrived here tonight Judge Douglas
stopped at Havana.
The Black Warrior brings later dates from Mexico
The Spanish Mexican imbroglo has been settled Gov
ernor Cara having refunded all the moneys which had
been obtained from Spanish subjects forced loans and
the present government of Mexico having acceded to all
the Spanish demands.
At Havana sugars were firm and unchanged Mo
lasses, clayed the coast, rails Muscovado
rails. Exchange were firm and unchanged. Freights
arc dull
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

CAPTURE OF A RUNAWAY GALLANT.-Detect7e Ste
venson on Saturday afternoon arrested in Broadway
VIM. II. White, the man who, about six weeks ago d
bandoned his wife and family at Hartford, Conn
and off with Miss Patt girl of II years OF age
who resided in that city with her parents After eay
ing home the fugitves went to Washington, d. -
where they seen by Senator Dixon, who knowing
the parties teegraphed to the father OF the young a
for explanation, but before answer was returned
White and the girl took the cars for this city Here
White put up at boarding house. but soon abandone'
the lady and disappeared Miss Platt wrote to her ID
ther asking to be forgiven, and he to this city OIL
Saturday and took her home. Fortunately on the SAINT
day, White arrested and he was conveyed to Iiar
ford on the train by Sheriff Chamberlain OF tla'
city, there to answer to the authorities for his conduct
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

"Let them learn first, says Paul. "to show regt5n n
at home" Religion beginslin the family one o. o, tnr
hottest sanctuares on earth is home The family aIS a
education of the soul for eternity begins by the resd;
The principle of love, which is carried through the u
verse is first unfoded in the family.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

The "WANDERERs" CARGo.-The Augusta, Ga,
Dispatch says that 227 of the Africans recently landed
at Brunswick, Ga, were brought up and landed three
miles below that city the South Carolina side of the
river The Wanderer says the Dispatch only acted as
the decoy, bringing 100 slaves herself and the other
sci 300 1t adds that this is the third cargo landed in
Georgia by the same company in the last six months
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
ANTI-BAp-LUCK SoCIErY.-A society has l

ANTFBAD-LUCK SoCIETY-A society has lately been
formed at Bordeaux to put down the supersttons of
evil omens AS everybody knows it is bad luck TO be-
gin anything On Frday-or to sit down at table with
thrteen-or to balance your chair one Leg or to spill
salt between yourself and friend The new society pro-
poses to have regular dinners on Fridays to have Just
thirteen guests, and to turn chairs on one leg and spill
salt all around before commencing. In one whole year
during which iluck has thus been defed no single ia
taity has occurred to any member.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

BaE@Hon. JOHN MINOR Boris has been solicited to
run for Governor of Virginia, in opposition to Mr..
LETCHER but declines. Sensible man--don't want to
get badly " faxed out
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

MARRIAGE OF KINDRED-A bill has passed the
House OF Representatives of Georgia, by vote of fifty
six to fytwo, prohibiting the interInarriage of first
cousins, under severe penalty and cutting off the in
hertance of issue. The preamble the bill asserts that
many determinations of mind and body are of congenal
origin from the practice of near kindred ntermarryng
with each other.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

My dear, what is the matter with puss? bee noT
she swels her tail and arches her back at the Sau:S
gave her that was left on the plate" On, thai i"
thing she merely scents old ToWser in it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Cougress.-The Pacific NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


In looking over the reports of the proceedings in Con-
Dress on Monday and Tuesday, we find that the main
interest in the Senate centred upon the Pacific Railroad
bill and in the House bill giving pensions to every
bodv almost in any way related to- connected WITH or
descended from anybody that had ever fought or offered
to fight in any war, past present or future.
There can be little question OF the fact that there is
majority in the Senate and in the House, too in favor
Of some Pacific Railroad but there is very great CUES
ton as to whether any particular Pacific Railroad could
oct majority. Mr.. Seward wants the Road to start
at high Northery latitude and go directly across the
continent in the Northwestern track of emf grafton
Mr. Ward of Texas of course avors the extreme South
ern route through his State Between these extremes
there are several intermediate routes If the friends Of
all these routes and Of all the points indicated East
crn termini can be got to agree-to consolidate their
interests we must confess that see no chance of pre-
venting the passage of almost any sort OF bill, to build
almost any sort of a Road-tor military purposes!
Then there is another cause of disagreement. Some
of the Railroad advocates want any bill so amended as
to provide that all the iron used such Railroad shall
be of American manufacture. The BILL as presented by
Mr. Gwynn provides for this, if American iron of the
same quality can be delivered for the same price, all
things included The PrOtcctionsts and the Free Ira
ders may not quite agree. In fact, Mr.. Cngman and
some other Southern Senators lean to the admission OF
Railroad iron free of duty We go so far in this drec
ton as to agree with Mr.. Cngman that if there be any
one article which it is important to make free of duty it
is Railroad iron We have before and frequently stated
our objection to determinations The iron that goes to
make the implements Of the farmer or the tools OF the
mechanic is entitled to stand as fair basis as that
which bears the locomotive and the train.
AS for this pension business it has been run In the
ground There is no end to it, and little no object
but Buncombe; and we cannot but look upon it as
rather inclining towards-we we won't say exactly
but we think The military service conters immortality
If bill passed to give so much to each of the
survivors of the old French war; there would be sur
vvors plenty, and if it extended to descendants every
bodys grandfather would be proved to have fought
like Trojan.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24
The Yacht Wanflerer

SAVANNAH, December 2l.-The yacht Wanderer W;
brought up to the city to-day, in charge of the O.
Revenue cutter Dobbn to await the result of the leg
examination in progress before the u S. COMMISSIONS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

Bs39~ We had the pleasure this morning of meeting
friend and Commoner r. K. BRYAN, Esq, who has
awaited himself of the leave of absence granted to the
family see to his business, and see his friends We
happy to find Mr.. Bryans health good-much better,
indeed than we had been led to fear from
founded upon temporary ndspositon of day or two.
We anticipate the pleasure Of meeting also with our
Senator and other Commoner during the sem-vacation
of the holidays
Congress also stands al Ourned for ten days, and
the Senators and Representatives have holiday all that
time Our weekly contemporaries throughout the
country portion of the State come to us with
announcements, that in order to permit the hands
engaged in their offices, and so FORTH to participate
in the festivities and so forth, of Christmas and so
FORTH paper will be issued that week. and so forth
Now, envy the easy cool way in which all this is
done-we admire it the less because of its being
inimi0be at least by us. We get one whole day
before and after, is kept to the grindsone.
We intend, however, to be liberal this year -nasmuch
as Christmas comes on Saturday we have come to the
conclusion to give the hands in Office holiday for the
next day, too They need not to work before Mon
day.
Our weekly subscribers will find detention Or oms
sion on account 81 holiday any thing else. The
weekly edition Of the Journal now its fifteenth year
and during that time not one paper has been missed
from any whatever, has single issue evel
failed to be placed in the mail at its due time.
Daily Jouraa! Of yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

SHORT DAYs-We would remind our readers, that il
these be not the melancholy days, the saddest of the
year." they at least the short days-the shortest Of
the year-Uide TURNER'S N. C. Almanac. We offer
this as piece of information of which readers
make any they please-we charge rothng extra for
it. Gas bills are quite turgid about now.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

MEssRs. EDITORS We herewith incose resolution
unanimously adopted in meeting of the Democratic
members of the General Assembly, convened in the Hall
of the House of Commons on Friday night, the I'd inst
ohm S. Dancy Esq. of Edgecombe, in the chair and
request that in obedience to the I'd resolution the Stan
dard and other Democratic papers will publish the
to wit
Resolued, That we have undated confidence il fhe
Administration of James Buchanan and tender to him
our thanks for bis fidelity to the Constitution and the
rights of the States
Resolved That the Secretaries furnish copy OF the
resolution passed by this meeting to the n c. Standard
for publication with the request that the Democratic
newspapers of the State will copy.
G Ed; SAN R1AsRTa Secretaries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

eg@ The Legislature of n. G. refuses to raise the
salaries of the Judges.
BaF~They had Shad in Savannah (Ga) on Monday
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

"a The internal Improvement men in South Caro-
lima are quite excited the defeat Of the bill for ex
tending further aid to the Blue Ridge Railroad Com
pany, which came up in the Senate of that State on
Monday last and defeated by vote of % nays to l9
ayes The bill proposed that the State should guarantee
the bonds of the Road to the amount of 81 100000
An amendment offered and adopted, reducing the
amount to 100000, and then the bill amended was
lost by three votes so that work stops. The South
Carolinian like the widows of Ashur, is loud in its
WALL and there be much dsgruntement Economy
is the order OF the day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-24

Blg~he office of State Geologis has been abolished.
We do not object. We do not know any good that has
resulted from the existence of such Office at least in
hands of Professor EBENEzER EMMONs, gentleman
whose NAME like that Of faith is the evidence of things
unseen-at least by tie people of this State. We don't
know exactly where Mr.. EMMoNs lives moves and has
his being. But for occasional reports which he makes,
when touched off, we should be Inclined to regard I'm
MONS a myth, and to question his actual existence
for other purposes than the important of drawing
salary. Professor EMMoNs MAY know something about
North Carolina but North Carolina knows nothing a.
bout Professor lannon's. We got far to
see man that had enjoyed the felicity Of seeing the
" Great Unknown " who maintains so strict incog-
no during his visits to different portions of the State
that there be persons ourselves among the number who
seriously question whether he has ever really visited any
part Of the State for the purpose of actual examination
of any other deposit than the aurerous one supposed
exist in the State Treasury.
Some folks say that Professor EMMoNs invented Deep
River or at least that he found out and made known to
the world the richness of its mineral deposits. The prac
teal miners who have spent time and money up there
know better, and will tell you better.
Mr. EMMoNs may be very considerable person-may
have been remarkably useful officer State Geologist
but we confess to ncrcdulty on both points at any
rate we have no tears to shed now We bear his loss
with patience and resignation. We can still imagine Mr.
lannon's something on the DESANTY order, waiting for
dispatches a serious and seifrespccting man-invisblc
and unapproachabe who must have made subterranean
tours and examinations OF the State or penetrated into
the bowels of the land in mysterious and unaccounta-
bic manner, beyond the comprehension of mere Editors
Then fare thee well, and if forever,
Then forever fare thee we'll;
If still unrcturnng never
Gainst thine absence shall our pen rebel.
Re9WcSCat IN pace.
P S. 1t would appear from the report in our paper
today, that there is some hitch about this thing, and
that it has not yet been done. That is why
it Should not.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-02-03
egDnasss' Court sale.

Ely VIRTUE OF AN ALIAS ORDER OF
4 , the Orphans Court Of Cambria county, |
will expose to public sale, at the Hotel of John
Ivory, in the Borough Of Loretto, on Tuesday,
the 10Th day of February next, at one O'Clock z.
M, the following real estate of which Anthony
Litznger died seized situate in the Borough afore
said, to wit
A certain lot of ground known and designated
on the plan of the Borough by the number II,
fronting so feet Gu st. Mary's street aud extend
ing back 100 feet to st. Joseph street, having
thereon erected i story Store House,
ALSO-Lot No. rs, fronting so feet on St.
Nary's street and extending back 100 feet to St.
Joseph's street. having erected thereon two
stoly frame dwelling house with back building
attached, frame stable and other out buildings.
AISO-Two other contiguous lots of ground,
(enclosed, each fronting fifty feet on st. Joseph
Street and extending back 200 feet to alley,
known and designated on the plan Of the Bor-
ough by the numbers 120 and $50.
r Il r II S;-One third of the purchase
money to be paid on the confirmation Of sale, end
the residue in two equal annual payments there
after, with interest, to be secured by the Judg
ment bonds and mortgages of the purchasers.
WM. KITTELIl, Admir-.
Jan. 9. 1858:8:8t.