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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18
Democrat,c County Convention.


Pursuant to notice the delegates representing the Dem
ocratic citizens residing in the several Captains dis
trict of New Hanover County, met IN Convention at
commissioners Hail. on Tuesday afternoon, June 10TH,
1858.
The convention was organized by calling B. F. Grady,
ESQ.,, to the chair and appointing M. 9. Collins and
James P. Moore Secretaries
The room being found to small to accommodate the
number of persons assembled on motion the convention
adjourned to the Court House. where the transaction OF
business resumed.
On motion of S. D. Wallace, ESQ.,, the twothrds rule
was adopted for the government of this Convention.
On motion of Owen Fennel Esq, Hon. VIM. S. Ashe
was nominated for the Senate by reclamation
Robert K. Bryan and George j. Moore, Esqs. hav-
ing received twohrds of all the votes cast were decar
ed duly nominated as the tire Democratic Candidates to
represent New Hanover county in the next House OIL
Commons of North Carolina, and on motion the nom-
nations were made unanimous
On motion of John A. Sanders Esq. the Chair was
authorized and requested to appoint Committee Of
two to inform the candidates OF their nomination. and
request their acceptance of the same. The Chair ap
pointed Messrs. John A. Sanders and Owen Fennell
that Committee.
On motion the thanks of the Convention were ten
dered to the Chairman and Secretaries, for the efficient
and courteous discharge of their official duties. The
Secretaries were directed to forward copy of the pro
ceedngs to the editors of the Wilmington Journal with
request that they be pubshed after which, on motion
the Convention adjourned.
B. F. GRADY, Chm'n.
NJ n. G; p COINS %aaSs Secretaries.
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Fight between the Texas Rangers and Ina, :
We recently published some particulars of an eynoa:
ton OF texas Hangers, commanded by Capt John 9
Ford, famous Indian fighter in search of and sna .,
the Nakonies, band Of Camanches The erna saSt
left Fort Belknap on the 25th of April. Cant ToO
having under his command Ill Rangers and Tn Tod
ans from Brazos Reserve. It was stated that E an9
men were well mounted and equipped, and each man
addition to good gun, had one or two six sbootou
Colt's navy revolvers) The Rangers it was StoteS
gage, could march with great rapdity. The Nakonso
were believed to be camped nearly north of Fort Rail
nap, about three days good travel, and north of IN
River and it understood that they were confident NJ
whipping any force sent against them
we have been expecting to receive by every recent
arrival from Texas accounts of this expedition ana
last evening we were grated by the perusal of p
from Austin, briefly announcing that Ford has acbaUe5
such victory over the Indians as will most nrohtI
cause the survivors to move quickly and permanently
from the northern frontier. 'nOy
The letter states that an express from CAPT Ford o.
rived at Austin on the evening of the 26tb nlt MI Dr.
intelligence that the expedition had fallen in with tut
Indians and that running fight covering six mil nc
ground had been fought, in which the Rangers were c
petey victorious The Indians, it appears numbonn5
some two hundred warriors, and Ford had lO2 Ranu
and lib Reserve Indians-the latter under commonS 20
Capt Bass. Capt. Ford reports 76 Indians known W
be killed, several wounded and taken prisoners and
300 horses captured. The loss of the Rangers oa
white and Indian killed. and two sliph vIT
wounded. This is indeed telling blow the InSiorsS
have received 1t is long time since such lesson a0
administered to them and this WILL it is to be
be efectual in putting stop to their depredaong on
the northern frontier. ="
We have no further particulars, but from the nfor
nation we had of Capt Fords plans, we are incinad
to think that the fight principally fought bv ba
Rangers unassised by the Indians from the Reserve
Capt Ford reports 800 horses captured and it was sa
ted when he left Fort Beknap that he intended to em
poy his Indian allies in stealing or sampedng the Ma
konies horses before the attack was made SO as to a
vent the enemy from making their escape, and in tb
he appears to have been successful.
We shall await with much interest full particulars
this great fight of the gallant Rangers.
Ne1c Orleans Picaytne, 4th aaa
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AGE AND DEBILITY.

AS old age comes creeping on, it brings with many o.
tendant nfrmes. Loss of appetite and weakness impair
the health and want of activity makes the mind discomfort
ed and unhappy In where old age adds its influence
is almost impossible to add vgor and health and ahou
many remedies have been tried all have failed until BC
HAYES HOLLAND BITTERs were known and used. In ev
cry where they have been employed they have nva
ably given strength and restored the appetite They have
become great agent for this Alone and used by mS
people who suffering from loss of appetite and gen
debility. In cases of long standing chronic diseases t
act as CHARM invgoratng the system, thus giving na
another opportunity to repair physical injuries See ad
tisement in another column,
June 15-239&42.lW
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Correspondence.

WILMINGTON, N. c., June 18th, 1885,
GEO. J. MOORE, Eso.-Dear Sir At convention of del
egates representing the Democratic voters of the several
Captains Districts of New Hanover county, held at the
Court House, in this town. to-day, youwere unanimously
nominated candidate to represent this county in the
next Legislature North Carolina in the House of Commons
and the subscribers appointed committee to inform
you your nomination. and request your acceptance of
same.
Permit u.s. sir dischargng this duty, to add
solicitations to those of the Convention and to indulge
the hope that you may find it in accordance with your own
feelings convenience to yield to the unanimous wishes
of your fellow citizens.
We remain, with much respect
your obedient servants,
OWEN FENNELL,
]. A. SANDERS,
To GEO. J. MOORE, ESQ. Committee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18

A HARD MAN TO BUY.-Gen. Amasa Cobb, member
of the Senate from Iowa county in 1885, scenes to have
proved about the hardest customer that the La Crosse
Company attempted to propitiate by a "pecuniary
compliment. Itappears from the testimony before the
investigating committee that William Pitt Dewey
sent by Kibourn to labor with Gen. Cobb. Mr.. Dew
ey, after urging the subject for time, remarked:
I" They (the La Crosse Co.. are bound to carry it
through, anyhow, and you Nigh we'll make something
out of it as the rest of them"
Gen. Cobb" What is the amount Of the capital
stock of the Company?'
Dewey" Ten Millions"
Gen. Cobb lin his quiet, slow, deliberate manner
Well, you can say to Mr. Byron Kilbourn that if he
would multiply the capital stock of the company by the
number of leaves in the Capitol Park and give that
amount IN money and then have himself Kilbourn, Mo
ses Strong and Mitchell BACKED and give clear ii
tie to them servants for le would take the matter
nnder Observation-Disclosures Journal
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Naval.
The Navy Department is in receipt Of the following
IGGUtT
u. S. STEAMER WATER WITCH,


u. S. STEAMER WATER WITCH,
Key West, June 8, 1853.
Sir arrived here safely to-day for coal. All well
on board leave tomorrow for Havana where shall
find H. B. M. steamer Devastation which has brought
instructions from Admiral Seymour to the cruisers upon
coast of Cuba H. B. M. steam gun-boat Jasper, COM
manded by 1t VIM FL. Pym, came into the harbor this
morning in search of the Styx to deliver dispatches
from the Admiral 1t. P. stated to me that his in
structons were printed and were dated ne believed,
l849 that they were at all events the Instructions ne
acted upon the coast of Africa nine years ago. lie SAID
he believed rather sure, new Instructions mad
been received om the British government for the gul-
dance of the vessels the coast of Cuba He said that
the Creole was sIaver and that after her capture
colors and papers both disappeared the captain de-
claring that he was not entitled to American papers
or colors
He said that in another case where he had sent his
quartermaster with spy-glass to ask permission TO
ascend the mast of the ouermost vessel the harbOr OF
Matanzas, in order to see whether the Styx was IN
sight, the Captain said laughingy afterwards that he
had hoaxed newspaper writer into the belief that he
had been boarded by British flbusters He asserted
that he upon examination he would be found
to have done no wrong to the American flag. He adj
mtted that in certain cases he had fired vessels to
make them show their colors, and asked me If he had
been guilty of any wrong in so doing 10 this said
that had no official opinion, but that thought not.
However the law may be in this case, it is held as far
as know, the usage of the service tse law for
menofwar to show their flags to another and it is
the general opinion of naval men that merchant vessels
upon neglect refusal to do may be compelled to 1t
without trenching upon their rights. Lieut. Ppm seemed
surprised at the light in which The acts of the British
cruisers are regarded by the Government of the United
States.
have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JOHN RODGERS,
Commander q. S. n.
Hon. ISAAC ToUCEY, Secry Navy.
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Vice President Breckenridge,

The Senate bestowed worthy compliment upon the
Vice President on Monday, in recording their unari-
nous appreciation of the urbane and acceptable man.
ner which he had discharged the difficult and delicate
duties of its presiding officer. The resolution was moved
by Mr. Seward the leader of the party opposed to Mr.
Breckenridge in sentiment and was concurred in by every
member of every political opinion and prejudice belong
ing to the body.
There is no Office of real dignity and honor in
the government than that of Vice President of the
United States He the heirapparent to the govern
ment during the constitutional term of his service and
he presdes the deliberations of the most learned and
august tribunal known to our institutions The ncum
bent Of such office necessarily holds high place in the
regard and pride of the people of the Union and when
he happens to be person in the bloom of manhood en-
dowed with the graces of mind and character of the pre-
sent incumbent the people apt to welcome with live
satisfaction such generous testimonials in his honor
that of the Senate on Monday WASHINGTON Union
AMERICAN PACKET STATION AT GALWAY-The fol-
lowing notification appears in Saunders News Letter
ave understand that Bristol steam packet compa-
ny about placing stclass steamer on the station
between Galway and America and have made certain
propositions to the Midland Great Western Railway
Company for the purpose of making arrangements for
the transit of their goods and passengers between this
country and England and Dice Uersa.
The proposed plan of operations having been submit
ted to the directors of the Midland Great Western Rail
way Company it has received we are credibly informed
their prompt consideration, and that every facility will
be afforded on their part insure the success of the
dertaking The trip across the Atlantic is to be made
in days. and the first steamer it is thought will sail
about the 10th of June"
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THE 0ELHTR.n

Prepared by Dr. James Williams for the cure OF Dyl
sa and nothing but Dyspepsia, Gas advertised in anu
column) has, by its own merits obtained for Itself SO
reputation in Philadelphia that Physicians acquainted
it's properties are using themselves and prescribing
their patients convinced by observation of its great
in restoring the disordered digestive organs to healthy
ton. oted
Numerous cases of Dyspepsia of the most aggrA' n
character which were abandoned as ncurabe oy LONE
the Medical Faculty, have by the use OF this te
been restored to perfect health as attached
fifty. ,-. a 156tsW]y
March 10th, 1859.
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Yanceyvile, Caswell, Friday, June 18th.
Wentworth, Rockingham, Saturday, June 10th.
We publish below further appointments for MesSrS.
Ellis and McRae. They will address the people at the
following times and places;
Danbury, Stokes, Monday, June 2lst.
Winston. Forsyth, Wednesday, June 23d;
Yadkinvile, Yadkin, Wednesday, June Both.
Dobson, Surry, Thursday, July LIST.
Wilkesboro', Wilkes, Saturday July 3d.
Boon Watauga, Monday, July 5th:
Ienoir, Caldwell, Wednesday, July 18th.
Morganton, Burke, Thursday, July 9Th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18

The wealth Of William B. Astor, of New York, ia
estimated at $5O,OOO,OOO.
How much happier is this man, with the millions
which he cannot use than the he'd carrier who works
for dollar and ahalf day ?-E1ohange.
A good DEAL no doubt. The poor man thinks he
ought to have 81 621 day and it is the ninepenee
that makes him miserable But do hod carriers really
receive dollar and a-half ay?-Boatoa Post.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18
From Fort Leavenworth.

Movements Of United States Iroops-HeaUy Rains and
FTeshets IN Kansas.
LEAyENwoRTn, June ll-via Boonville, June a.
The sixth column of the United States troops will not
march till tomorrow the 18th.
Gen. Harvey and his staff with escort of fortyfve
men, of the seventh infantry under command of Capt
McIaws, will leave on the day following. This deten-
ton from the dates already fixed for their departure has
been owing to the heavy rains which have occurred.
There is freshet in all the small streams. The bridge
over Salt Run has been carried away but it is being
renlaced today.
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Proceedings of the U. s. senate.

WASHINGTON, June Is, l858.-The Senate convened
this morning, in accordance with the proclamation o.
the President for the purpose of ratyng treaties ano
confirming appointments. Mr. Douglas made an extra
ordinary speech defining his position at the late session
in reference to Kansas
Mr. Mason asked that the vote be taken on the Brit
sh aggression resolutions He thought in view of ne
gotations the subject it proper that the views
of the Senate should be known. The question was dis
cussed but no action was taken. Mr.. Douglas con
demned the last State Convention of Illinois The Sen
ate then went into secret session.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June flowing to words spoken in
debate last night in the Senate when there was sharp
passage at arms between Messrs Wilson and Gwin, the
latter this morning demanded of the former the usual
satisfaction required by the dueng code. MIR. Wilson
has taken the ground he assumed in the Brooks affair."
namely that while he will not fight duel he will defend
himself if attacked.
Messrs. Seward and Wade were this afternoon enga-
ged in the credable endeavor to arrange the unortu
nate difficulty.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18

RSg~The Democratic Convention for this county met
here yesterday, and nominated Hon. WIN. S. AsHE, for
the Senate, and GEORGE j. MOORE and L. h. BRYAN,
Esqs, for the House Of Commons. The action OF the
convention will give general satisfaction to the party
The ticket is good one and a strong one IN every
way and deserves and will receive, the fullest support OF
the Democracy We have not yet learned officially that
these gentlemen will accept but take it for granted that
they will, as we sincerely trust they may.
The convention was very largely attended, and was
harmonious throughout, with determination to avoid
anything that might tend to division. No disturbing
questions were brought in.
We are pleased to sec this feeling prevailing, as we
should be panied by the exhibition of any different one.
The distribution of the delegation is in accordance with
the custom of the party, which assigns one of
the three to the town, and the other two to the
country We glad that the county has secured the
valuable services of Mr.. Ashe at time when they may
be so useful in view Of the effort that will probably be
made in favour Of the Danvle connection.
We may be permitted here to refer to a matter per-
sonal to ourself and we do so because we would be
wanting to our own feelings did we fail to return
Acknowledgements to the delegation from the town oil
Wilmington, who, spontaneously, did us the honor to
present our q candidate for the House OF Com
MONS an honor which we did not seek, and which we
could not have accepted without making sacrifices that
we could not well Afford without prejudice to bust
ness which makes imperative demands upon all time
and attention.
The nominations, as made, meet our most hearty ap
prevail as they will do that of all the Democrats of the
county, The correspondence between the Committee Of
the Convention and George j. Moore, Esq, of the
nominees for the HOuSG of Commons is nubliShed ir
today's paper. That between the same committee and
Messrs. Ashe and Bryan has not yet been received but
we trust that these gentlemen will reply promptly sc
that may be enabled to lay them before our readers
in our weeks edition. Mr. Moore accepts as trust
and believe the other gentlemen named will also do.
Daity Journal, 18th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18

DISPATCHES FROM ENGLAND.-It is stated that dis
patches have reached Washington from England con-
corning the outrages American vessels of character
very satisfactory Lord Derby is disposed to make am
pie reparaton for the course pursued by the English
cruisers and peremptoy orders have been sent out by
his government to stop the proceedings Immediately
1t not impossible that final settlement of the right
of search in question will be made at an early day. if
certain anticipated changes effected.
BnhimOre Sum-
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TO MY FELLoW-C1TIzENs OF BLADEN COUNT

Having been frequently requested by many Of my friends
respectfully announce myself candidate for the once
of Sheriff of your County, and solicit your suages on the
first Thursday in August next Should you elect me- pedg
you heart faithfully devoted to your interest and an IN
firing effort to promote the welfare of your County But
case am defeated, shall in humble submission bow 70
your decision. JAMES NICK. NULFOKD'
June 18th 1874 Ate
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Fourth of July at KenansyiIIe.

The approaching anniversary of American Independence
will be celebrated at Kenansvle Dupln county, on Mon
day, the 5th of July.
W. A. Allen, Esq, will deliver the GRAFTON. Mr. r. b.
Houston will read the National and Mr.. John Brown the
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-06-18

Ra% 1t is said that General johnson, the Comman-
der OF the Utah expedition has confidence in the
LESSONS Or intentions of Brigham Young and the Nor
MONS who he says have only been seeking to overreach
Governor Cummings while they are really arming and
terrifying at every point
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The .Pennsylvanla - Disaster.

CENrRALIA (l.,) June l5th.-Sixty sufferers by the
burning of the Pennsylvania have arrived here from
Cairo bound to ST. Louis They were mostly destitute
Those going North were passed over the Illinois Cen
trail road free of charge.
A passenger estimates the number of passengers al
$50, and thinks that $50 Of them were lost
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Later from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, June l3-By the arrival of the
steamer Tennessee at this port from Vera Cruz we have
later advices from Mexico The government had imposed
loan on the capital of foreigners. Affairs in the re-
public look gloomy. A fight expected between the
rival forces at Punta Natione Echegaray had besieged
the Perote, but was obliged to retire. The Zuloaga
faction had been twice defeated Juarez was at Vera
Cruz. Tampico and Mazatlan were the only ports not
in the hands of JIareZ
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The Western FlOods-Cairo City OverfOVved-Nea
1v nj the HOuSes DESTROYED.

ST.. LOUIS, June 14th.-Despatches from Cairo City
state that on Saturday afternoon crevasse opened
on the Mississippi side of the town, through which the
water poured at fearful rate filling up the whole space
between the levees and running the embank-
ment on the Ohio side.
About thousand feet of the Illinois Central railway
was washed away.
The south wing of the new hotel fell in Sunday and
the balance was expected to fall during the night.
Nearly all the houses tumblng down and drift
ing away, sinking. Scarcely building in the city
was expected to Withstand the food.
The water was two and half feet deep in the second
story of the Taylor House.
The river is still rising rapidly Mound Cty's also
in danger of being overfowed
The water at this place (St. Lous) continues to rse
and all the upper streams pouring out floods.
ST. LOUIS, June 15.-The reports from Cairo are of a
most alarming character The water is still rising and
running the Ohio level. rise of one foot more
will probably sweep Cairo away entirely Mound City
is also inundated At the highest part of the town.
where the depot located the water is feet deep
The passengers are conveyed quarter of a mile from
town in fiat floats
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Terrible Storm at the Banks of Ne" Fouhdlahu-
Great Damage to Vessels and Immense Loss of Life.
Boston, June l2th.-The French packet from st.
Pierre to Sydney reports heavy gale previous to the
LIST inst on the bank of Newfoundland, attended with
immense loss of life and property to the French fisher
men.
Besides the loss and damage of vessels is said that
no less than 800 men persisted during the storm. Or
ders had been sent to Halifax for 5000 athoms OF chain
cable
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Arrival of the Empire City.

New ORLEANS, June 13-The steam ship En,pire
City has arrived at this port from New York, Qua
Havana. The United States steamers Water Witch
due there.