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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01
TEF WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
7VnM1NcroN, N. c., MONDAY, DEC. rs. lsd'.
Christmas,


This the ONLY holiday universally kept III this section
If +o Union if we except the Fourth of july passed off
here about as usual We think there than the
accustomed stir in the streets The colored population
was in high feather and John Kuner appeared in all his
pristine splendor. There was a marked revival" of
Kunersm, vgor in the dancing power in the singing,
preposterousness in the costumes that made the oldest
inhabitants think of their earlier days. and caused the
smaller boys and little negroes to go into exaces The
H. B. c. Cs turned out on the forenoon of Friday in a
grand equestrian procession, and verify Solomon III all
his glory not arrayed like of these 1t was very
well done in its own way. part of the Cornet Band
discoursed most excellent music at different points, which
added to the gala tone of the occasion Some odd hui
mors were exhibited and it may be that in the wreste
with John Barleycorn, Of younger fellowcit
zens may have slightly miscalcuated their strength fol
John is a sly dog, and will take the under-hod when he
gets chance but good humOr was the prevailing char
acterstc of the OCCASION and repentance came with
the next day, why repentance is great step towards
Christian lfe and after ALL Christmas comes but once
year.
The usual services were observed in the Churches
The usual family reunions marked the day-the usua
exchange of gifts made and thus additional ties
added to those which already cement friendship give
strength to natural feeling.
Sunday has come and gone Its quoting and subdu
ing influence has been inerposed between the noisy dc
mOnstratons of the season. and the stener realities
actual life and the wearing anxiees of the hard times
We all ready trust to enter with renewed energ
upon the discharge Of respective duties with sotene
feelings but with undminished energy-ready to put on
house in order preparatory to the advent of year
whose difficulties and disappontments we must NEE
with a firm and hopeful spirit, while we cultivate tn
mder charities of life ever keeping before us the gode
rule which commands to do as we would be done by
Let us try to make fair start balancing not only on
business but our eelngs-going forth encountered wit
no old grudges useless lumber of bitterness and pre-
udice more hurtl to souls than to the object
of our diskes
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Washington News.

WAsHINGroN, Dec. 24-1n response to resolution
the correspondence between Count Sartges and Mr.
Marcy relative to the Greytown bombardment
Mr.. Sartiges claimed indemnity to the full amount Of
losses by French citizens owing to the destruction
Greytown but Mr.. Marcy, in reply, calmly informed
him that the President had not been able to find any
ground of right equity upon which such reclamation
could be sustained and entered into long argument
to show that he fortified in this position by the prn
cipes of international law Mr.. Sartiges merely re
sponded that he would submit the document to his gov
ernment but it does not appear from these documents
that there has been any reply.
1t is said that at least twO-thirds of the members Of
Congress have gone home to spend their holidays. o.
Athe five hundred thousand dollars of back nav of tht
members more than oneth of the amount has alread,
been drawn.
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Kansas News.

Through the St Louis papers received last night
news from LccOmpton, Kansas, up to the 9th instant.
The telegraph has announced the adjournment OF the
legislature but the day of ad Ournmcnt is not mentioned:
it probably adjourned on the It'll. Its action may be
summed up follows The repeal of the law by which
the constitutional convention at Lecompon created;
the enactment Of military law, which was vetoed by
Acting Governor Stanton and passed his veto ;
provision for the submission of the Lecompon constitu-
ton to vote of the people the 4th of January 1853
approved by Stanton, law to punish election frauds,
also approved
The constitution will be submitted to the people in
three forms First, constitution with slavery; second
constitution without slavery third against the consti
tuition. The day fixed for taking the vote-the 4th of
January-s the that designated by the Iecomp-
ton constitution for holding State election when a
governor lieutenant governor secretary of State auditor
Of State State treasurer, members of the legislature and
member Of Congress will be chosen. The latter will
be held 10y the officers designated by the president of the
ity
The militia law repeats all the laws on the same sub
cc heretofore enacted A board of officers is created
consisting of mao general eight brigadier generals
one aduant, ono Inspector one quartcrmaster,
mssary and surgeon general all elected by the legis
lare. The governor of the Territory is member of
the board and nominally comnanderinchcf This board
has the whole superintendent of the militia and ma
jorty of its members call it out in any emergency
| and act independent of the commander-ilchef. The
veto of Gov Stanton offers several objections the prin
cipa one being that the law in direct conflict witt
the organic act of the territorial government Lane was
chosen major general.--U oShington U,lion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01

An insolvent debtor being questioned bv Il
the following dialogue ensued Tue on
Commissioner hat are American cur;o,..
Laughter '' 'ocn things
Commissioner Did you sell them for real u;,.,
Insolyent-We did. Continued laughter IN!
Commissioner-And did you persuade tba
to buy them? ia0hs
Insolvent- They did not know the differoDo.
sold them in the cities of the west Indanapo;s
er places. Others sold wooden hams, but we % sa
Probably this respectable merchant deceived not
in the supposition that Yankees actually took tb u
nutmegs for real ones. Of course, they were q S0l
cute to make any such mistake. They affected J, b
ceive them as genuine out of that politeness wh;
characteristic of American gentlemen. Mr. %s
Levy in the simplicity of his nature could not
them capable of such assimilation but doubHOu1
fact was that the Yankees knew very well what -,
nutmegs they were buying, and bought them !"
again.
An End of Ere4qJt,tnq.
Hope, where wilt thou cast thine anchor?
Faith, where wilt thou cast thy nest?
Ii we cannot trust our banker,
Where is confidence to rest?
Earth below will seem forsaken.
Sky appear blank above,
When commercial credits shaken
Who will dream of woman's love
The Invisible Plctures.-Neary every one has h,
OF pictures that can only be seen in certain cbt
of others so contriyed that they can only be seen
certain direction: But the most magical paintings
those in the National Gallery. They are invisible \
cept by gmpses, from the opening of the doors unl
O'Clock in the day. The phenomenon has been var;o
explained but while trying, for an hour or two tba
er morning, to get view of the new Veronese wp
cied we had solved the problem. AT one O'Clock \
dren must 60 home to dinner so nurserv-maids ~
depart, and soldiers having no further reason for %
ing against the rail, the pictures come into view.
QEDI
Simply Unbearable. -Wiscount Williams never co.;
worse thing than this. He declared that the RIM
Big Ben was caused by two of the ancient trb9
Palestine Hammer-wrights and Hittites
Fellow feeling among &OreignerS.-Some of orr a.
tempOraries are greatly shocked at the seveAv M
which our cOnquering troops have punished the m,~
ants who outraged and tortured English women y
children. Perhaps they can more easily appreben8 n
unpleasantness of tie punishment than the atrOct,
| the crime.
| The Model Wife IN 1867.
She dwells in fair Belgrayia s halls,
Sweet Fashions peerless Queen.
And all her soul. in fetes and balls
Is in her Crnoline.
Her s. iupon,'' like the Nassau globe
! Cremorne did nightly see
Faunts its inflated gauzy robe,
Or swirls tempestuOusly.
And thus expanding more and more.
She fuctuates in her walk
Subdung Swan and Edgar COrps
With unduating talk.
Her husbands purse is small-but'no!
What though her form be slim
Her jupon still expands -and oh
The difference to him ! i
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01

GooD.-Brown heard good story out west, IAN at
torney who defended some cuprts before city court
charged with breaking the municipal ordinance against
making unusual noises in the street." The council fol-
the defence went on declare that the complaint was
wholly ridiculous frivolous and wantonly vexatious and
said in concluding an excited and vehement harangue
the courf the children of Israel should sit down on
the banks of the Illinois and sing the song Of Moses AMI
the Lamb, there would be some trouble in P, who
would get up prosecution against hem for making un
usual noises p'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01

H@3' We suppose the flibustering career Of General
VIM. Walker may now be looked upon as closed. If
after Sonora and Nicaragua Nos | and there can be
found men foolish enough to regard him man Of
destiny or It's anything but reckless dreamer all we
can say is that they deserve to go to Nicaragua and
suffer for their opinions We suppose there will be ma
nv statements and countcrstaements and controversies
the action Of Commodore Paulding, of the United
States Frgatc TuboS but all this will leave the ques
ton of Walker fbuserisn. He never had any chance
for success this time and if he had remained i'll Ncara
qua long enough to have drawn unthinkng men after
him i'll any numbers the only result Of his being able tt
do would have been to increase the number Of those
who would have been victims to the climate to Other
causes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01

CoNGrEss.-In the Senate on Wednesday Mr.. Bro
derrick, of California made bitter attack upon the
President and Cabinet as well as the Lccompton Con
venton He laid the blame of all recent outbreaks upon
the President and Cabinet He astOnished at the
orbearance Of the people of Kansas towards the dele
gates in the IecomptOn Convention if the people had
logged Them cut their off, and sent them out of the
Territory he for one, would have applaudcd them for it
Beautiful person, Mr.. Broderick.
Mr.. Brown said that when the Senate should meet
after the holidays, he would express his views this
question If the election held the Dist shall 'appear
to have been fair one in which all parties have been
allowed freely to participate and Kansas asks admission
free State, he stands upon the record in favor of her
admission. If the other hand she should ask admis
sion as slave State he hoped his friends the other
side would abide by their former action and admit her
The Senate adjourned until the 4th January
In the House, on Wednesday, that portion of the
Presidents message relating to Utah referred to the
Committee on Territories
The death of two members elect Messrs. BrentOn and
Lockhart of Indiana, announced and the usual
lutions passed. The House adjourned until January
1858
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01

Fighi Pf0-siaVery Mem
ST. LOUIS, Dec 24.-'rhe st. Louis Democrat pub
in the excitement with fighting and bloodshet.
On the evening Of the 10th instant battle was fought
at Fort Scott between the free State and proslavery
men, in which five Of the latter were killed. including
Blake Little member of the Lecompton Constitutions
Convention Many were wounded on both sides, inclu
ding twenty-three free State men,
The origin of the difficulty was the appearance Of
Clarke, the notorious murderer of Barber, two years
since, in company with the sheris officer attempting to
collect taxes of the free State men, and Selling property
in default of payment making the prosecution under the
rebellion law.
Great excitement existed among the Mssourans on
the border, who had assembled in strong numbers and
more fighting anticipated
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01

ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT.
Later from California-The Walker Expedition Cap
tured by Commodore PauIding-Rettirn Walker
to New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27-The steamer Northern Light
from Aspinwal, with California dates to the 9Th inst,
and $2O0O000 in specie arrived here this evening at 10
o'clock.
The flibustering General Walker comes passenger.
Fort Castillo and four steamers had been captured by
Walker, but subsequently Walker and $50 men were
captured by Commodore Pauding of the frigate Wa
bash. The men were sent in the Saratoga to Norfolk
whilst Walker comes to New York on his parole The
lake and river steamers were handed to the garr
son.
Col. Anderson and fifty Americans still held Fort
Castillo and the river San juan He had three months
provisions six pieces of artillery and abundance Of
ammunition.
Captain Engle, of the Wabash came bearer of dis
patches to the government.
The steamer &. Morgan, seized by Com. Pauld
ing put in charge of the American consul at Grey
| town.
There had been heavy rains in California, revvine
trade and partng new vgOr to the mining operations
Six hundred Chinese have left for home.
| The markets were quiet at San Francisco. Money
was in active demand.
A force of only fifty men captured Walker and his
army!
Martinez has been elected president of Nicaragua and
making active preparations for energetic war on
Costa Rica. The latter had sent four hundred men
against Col. Anderson
| The revolution in Bolivia has been successful The
Chincha Islands are in the power of Vivanco.
The ship Andalusia, of Baltimore, ashore in Cal
lao bay, but would be got off.
Church Dedication.-The basement portion of Otter
bein Chapel of the United Brethren in Christ, the
corner of Scott and ST. Peter Streets yesterday
soemnly dedicated to regular worship. The services
were conducted by the Rev. j. j. Gossbrenner, of Vir
gnia and bishop of the denomination. The portion de-
dictated has been completed in advance Of the main
church edifce Religious worship will hereafter be re-
guarly held therein, the exercises of which will be con-
Quoted in the English language.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01
The Utah ARMY.

We learn that the Department yesterday received
information by telegraph from Lieutenant General Scott
announcing the arrival of dispatches from the Utah expe
dtion The news is very favorable On the 7th Novembe
Colonies johnson and Smith and the trains had overta
ken Col. Alexander and all were marching upon Fort
Brdger, which was only sixteen miles distant The troop
were in fine spirits and there was just enough snow up
on th plains to protect the grass from fire. Fort Bridge
we believe is located lib miles from Great Salt LAX
City-Uraion Dec o.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01
The News,

We publish items of interest and Importance from all
quarters The return of General Walker-Gen. Cass
letter to r. j. Walker accepting his resignation Of the
Office of Govenor,--an article from the Washington
Union knasas affairs, giving letter from the Chief
Justice of the Territory etc. ETC. These matters Of
sufficient Importance to engage the attention of our
readers without calling for or ustifyng extended edto
rial remark Walker the Filibuster, and Walker, the
Schemer, are alike under cloud and neither of them
the men for the OCCASION
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-01
Revolution In MEXICO.

Later advces from the city of Mexico have been re-
ceiyed at New Orleans. Comonfort had become dicta
tor and dissolved the Congress TIE city was in arms
Comonfo proclamation annus the present constitution
and conyokes special Congress TIE army in several
of the States had pronounced in his favor No onan
opposition to his measures had taken place. f~''
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DIED.

In New Haven, Connecticut, on the 18th inst Mr. JUST
BRADLEY, aged sc years. s-
Mr.. Bradley was good citizen and christian man, wAn
death was loss to the community in which he lived bd
gain to himself through Jesus Christ He the athe
Mrs T. F. Peck and of Messrs George H. and Charles Bid
lev residents of this town,
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MARRIED..

In Fayetteville, the 18th inst, at the NJ E. Church
the Rev. j. H. Bobbitt, Mr.. CHARLES B. COOK to M
MARY L daughter of the late Doyle O'Hanon
In Cumberland county, on the 22d instant by J. P Mc
Esq, KING P. HAMMOND, of Chatham county, to Nj
ELIZABETH, daughter of Hugh Gilmore, Sr. Also on
same evening, GEORGE A. MCKAY, to Miss MARGABV
McDUFFIE daughter of NJ. J. Buie, Esq.
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An Outrage.


We have been informed that on Sunday the 18th
most brutal and cowardy attempts have ever known
was prepetrated. DR., VIM Matthews, it seems not yet
content with having destroyed the peace and happiness
of his wife and family and evolved his friends in innu
merabe troubles, is bent upon deeds still more deadly
and deamonike The assassin murderer is always to
be feared and summed when he possesses bodness
and courage sufficient to attack his victim upon his
guard and prepared for Defence but he is never so dan
gerous when he chooses the hour of midnight or falls
upon the object OF his hatred at moment when he is
not expected 1t appears that DIR. Matthews chose
Sunday when 1T was to be expected that the male ser
wants would most likely be from home and his wife per
haps unprotected-to do his work of malice and death
upon the mother and innocent children but happiIy f,
them, and to humanity from shock the most re-
voting to nature, Mr.. John Fynt an old man who has
been employed to superintend Mrs. Matthews affairs
was present, and although he came armed with two
doubcbareled shot guns and revolver the old gentle
man after receiving two discharges of shot upon his per-
son, succeeded in knocking him down with a cane and
finally routing him, sending him flying like thief or a
murderer upon his horse leaving his hat driver buggy
and harness behind 1t is also Stated that another gen
tenan who either happened to be present or hearing
the alarm came up received shot taking effect i'm his
leg.
1t may be necessary to state that the Doctor and his
wife, owing to his viciousness cruel treatment and
threats of violence have been separated by an action at
law.
1t is thought that he is yet lurking somewhere on the
borders of Virginia and it is to be feared may vet do
mischief unless he is arrested and imprisoned
Western Sentinel
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NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS IND FL naT y
me. either by note, bond or otherwise not to psy ,
respectye accounts of their Indebtedness to any one
INV lawful agents, w. H. Harrison and W. A. Alien Ind
officers as may have them in hand for conecnon one
officers are also notified not to pay over to any
amounts collected or hereafter to be collected
except myself or the same against o. A. HAh'I I'm
Dec,f25 1857,
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U. S. FR1GATE PowHATAS. AT ST.,

Q. .. KIGATE FOWHATAN, AT SEA /
December 10, 1851 I
Lat. 35 deg 10 min 80 Sec n. long. 60 deg. 26 min
We spoke barque Orleans, from Barcelona, to BOao
out of provisions. All well on board Powhatan v
hope to reach Madeira by Christmas eve We haveh
delightful run so far. Gen. Pierce and lady are We
well.
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THE FIRST SHAD OF THE SEAsoN.-The Savannah
Republican, in noticing the capture in North River
near Tarrytown, N Y, on Monday of last week. of two
young shad asks what has become Of the first shad Of
the season from the Savannah" We will inform cur
contemporary that it has been eaten long ago. and almost
forgotten by those who enjoyed the luxury 1t was re-
ceived at the fish emporium of our young townsman
Phelps and sent to our Office to tickle epicurean
palate 1t was rather small specimen, it is true, but
nevertheless genuine white shad, and no mistake.
That's what's become of it.
Columbus (Ga) Daily Sun, 18th inst.
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LAURINRURGH HIGH SCHOOL.

TNHE EXERCISES OF THIS INSTITUTION Will C0A
i mence on Tuesday, the 18th day of January next h
JOHN w. MAJOR, Principal. Mr.. Major comes with l
gentleman, scholar and successful instructor Of You'll
of several years experience
DR.. Junkin says of him, I" He is gentleman whose cl
h hm For hs pos E eos rpt Ssa
preacher, teacher, and CITIZEN, think he is WORTHY
your confidence"
The Session will close with public examination, TE
day the 10th day of June.
Rates of Tuition formerly g. II and 20 dollars PEE
sion; no deductions for absence except in sickness
Board, exclusive of washing and room lights, dOan1
month
Further information be had by addressing the mk
signed d. c. MCINTYRE, Sey
Laurinbugh Richmond, Co., N. c., Dec. l6, lS5I-t!I
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SNow.-Our Virginia neighbours of Richmond and
Petersburg appear to have enjoyed white Christmas,
the ground i'll those Cities having been covered with
snow to the depth of several inches. The Baltimore
Sun of yesterday says that gentleman from Whining
ton n c.. states that it commenced showing at that
City on Friday morning" We think the gentleman
must have been mistaken, the commencement was
very feeble for we saw none of it. Perhaps fake
two may have fallen
The WEATHER. Christmas day was, as usual, uncom-
Portable weather. Saturday and Sunday delightful To
day, (AIondayD wet and gloomy.
bay Blessed the men of weekly papers The Pres
dents Message docs for one week and Christmas does
for another. Don't they have it nice?
Bsag~ In the Senate on the 10th inst Senator Reid
gave notice of his Intention early day, to intro
duce Il bill making appropriation for completing the
harbor and removing Instructions at the mouth of Cape
Fear River.
The Issue OF TREASURY NOTES.-The Washington
States is informed that the Treasury notes recently
authorized by Congress, will be issued in about two
weeks The Secretary of the Treasury has determined
that the denomination of these promises to pay shall be
500, $500, and 81 900.
The contract for engraving the plates has been given
to Rawtlon, Hatch & Co., of New York and to Topping,
Carpenter & Co., of Philadelphia tho former firm hav
ing the execution of the notes of 800 and $500 and
the latter the notes of 81 00O
The Secretary is anxious that these notes should be
executed in the highest style of American art.
GONE TO TIE DoGs.-SOme time since there was u
good deal of talk made the movements of Eli
TIayer of Massachusetts,, who proposed to introduce
free soil colonies into Virginia. He OR his company did
-, Nirpi,,i nj ctnp f,J
settlement there which they called Ceredo.
Well the colony is already breaking u-hastenng to
decay The coonsts are going back to Massachusetts,,
and the great things that Eli to do done before
they well begun. Faith wont do in these times and
humbug is at discount in where money is requir
ed to carry it on-in all other cases it is at par.
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RHoDE,s OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF LIN

TN i MTRop1cfNG The ABoVE 1 H1GHLY AUTHSg
Gated article to the Planters ofN Ca we omit any s
ened remarks prefering to secure their approval p
tests and experiments, for which purpose we have mS
ton, to receive orders for such quantities Plan 5
require, who will furnish it at prices, oryhVe
per ton) with the simple addition of shipping
directions for use together with letters from those E'
tested its value as fertilizer by actual experiment. Co
Dec. 25-l7-H b. III. RHODES -