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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

hemaFkabIe Escape.
The London Times of February Oath rolot.s


The London Times of February oath related a.
lowing remarkable incident: 1e be
One of the most daring and successful at.er,..
achieve liberty it has ever been our province tn
took place near Lockerbie, on the evening Of Es1u
last. The mail train from Edinburgh arrived a., nOy
its usual time, at minutes past II O'Clock Tere at
Among the passengers being conveyed to London NJ
detective officer from the metropolis, and nr;aoS "sa
ticket-ofleave man, under his charge The train
no intermediate stoppage between LOckerbe and SEa
lisle distance of rs miles; and thus after o
station, goes generally at unusually rapid rateshtl
| 40 miles an hour. oOot
After leaving Lockerbie about mile and hole !,
prisoner made some excuse for getting near the n,
OF the carriage, second class one. The Officer M w
humored his desire, and was conversing with twn l
temen in the compartment, fellow-traveers from en-
burgh, when slight noise attracted his attention s
caused him to turn round to the prisoner but tho S
was vacant and the bird not flown but flying as t SN
tonished officer, to his horror and amazement onIu
the soles of his shoes in the act of clearing the
the other passengers as much surprised, consoed f
fcer with the idea that he would find the manr1aS
mains OF his prisoner next morning, as the velocity M
which the train going left no chance of his s u
off in safety. But the baf1ed officers misery s0's
to end here No stoppage of the train could take n
until he reached Carlisle, and train started for 1~
bic until next morning. Upon reaching the former "a
ton, however, goods train placed at his diUnS
and he was enabled to return. fV"|
The next morning, with various railway and nOBr
officials, he made search along the line in the hn0
finding his prisoner wounded and unable to crawl s,'
from the scene of his exploit; but no trace of his nv,
ence except his bonnet could be discovered, altb@os
the marks of his leap were plainly visible; and II V
then seen with what judgment the prisoner had cbo,~
his ground. The place gentle SLOPE immediateV
before entering the Norwood cutting. The distance
the leap from the carriage was truly wonderful. Al
though the fellow was handcufed, he must have mada
| HvID Loon nfC foot Tho
touched the ground and then rolled down deciyt, ~
some eighteen or twenty feet into ditch, as was d
tincty shown from part of the hedge at the bottom b.
ing broken, spots of blood being spattered on @
two stones in the vicinity, and upon one was visbh
quantity of hair.
The officials narrowly searched the hedges and plant
lions in the neighborhood but completely put OUT
However, from inquiries made they seemed to have eA
upon the prisoners TRAIL as was seen early in %
morning to have passed children upon the road
Edinburgh, with his head and one hand bandaged
The escaped prisoner has since been captured in M
| inburgh. -r
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

SUPERIOR CoURT.-The case of Scott alias johnson,
concluded yesterday and put to the jury about five
o'clock in the afternoon. His Honor had adjourned the
Court and the jury had retired for consultation not more
than five minutes when at the request of the jury, the
Judge sent for and his arrival verdict of Guilty
of Murder " was returned The Clerk was instructed to
record the verdict, the jury discharged and the
prisoner ordered back to jail A considerable number
of coored persons watched him he was carried back
to his place of confinement. Apparently Scott has few
friends among those of his own color. He has always
borne bad character for violence, and had certainly
committed one or two homicides The alias he assumes
is of the srangest things johnson was the name
of man he killed, and why anybody matter how de-
praved should seek to keep such fact constantly be-
fore him by wearing the name of the victim of his
violence, is wholly unaccountable.
This forenoon his Honor sentenced Scott to be hung
on Friday, May It'll This with the understanding that
such sentence should be subject to the consideration of
motion for arrest of Judgment made by A Empe Esq,
counsel for the prisoner
Daily Journal, 23d INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

Bar The Brig John Hathaway Capt Smith, arrived
here yesterday friday from Cardenas and reports that
on Sunday night last the Schr. Cortez seized by
the British steamer Forward, on suspicion Of being
a SLAYER. On Monday evening, the Hathaway passed
her, in custody Of the steamer laying at anchor under
Stone Key Lgh-at the entrance to the harbor of Car
denas. The Captain could not learn whether or not
she had negroes on board
The Hathaway is only 81 hours from Cardenas to
the Bar, and her news is in advance of the mail.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

There is iron enough in the blood of fortytwo men,
to make ploughshear weighing twentyfour pounds.
So says exchange. We know of smaller num-
Der of men who have brass enough in their faces to make
pair of andirons shovel and tongs-weght not esti
mated
HARD UNDERTAK1NG-An exchange says divine
out West is trying to persuade girls to orego marriage
1t says he has succeeded to persuade one and she
about 70 years old.
Why are lawyers like lazy man in bed in the morn
ing?
AnsBecause they lie first on one side and then turn
over and lie on the other.
A very fat man for the purpose of quizing DR.
of N asked him to prescribe for his complaint
which he declared was sleeping with his mouth open.
Sin" said the Doctor, your disease is ncurable
Your skin too short that when you shut your eyes
your mouth opens"
allow late is it p
"Look at the boss and see if he is drunk vet if he
is not, it can't be much after eleven o'clock"
"Does he keep good tme?'
"Splendid they regulate the town clock by his nose
The following is a specimen of sharp shooting be.
tween coquette aud her lover
You men are angels when you WOO the maid
But devils when the marriage VOW is paid.'
The lover not to be outdone replied as follows
The change, dear girl is easily forgiven
We lind we are in he'll instead of heaven"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
The Revolution In Caraccas.

New York, April 21.-Advices have been recaVa
nagas is complete, and his Punishment or execution
clamored for Placards are posted giving list Of n
robberies perpetrated under the Monagas rule amount
ing to over $l70O0000. 1t is reported that the Aa
lean minister has advised Monagas to declare GARAGES
in state Of siege, and himself dictator The whole
pomatic corps will probably receive their congo hN
the provisional government.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

FINE P1ANos.-Last week we dropped in to Mr..
Loves Furniture Warerooms Front street. to take
look at couple of Pianos which Mr.. BoswellNhas for
sale. We don't pretend to much skill in judging of such
things but they certainly appear to us to be about
good and as goodlooking instruments as any person
could desire to possess They beautifully gotten up
elegantly inished-not likely to get out of order, and
so critics say-have glorious tone. Mr.. B, who is a
clever gentleman, by the way will remain few days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

The WARSAW GAzErTE.-Some eight or ten days
since gentleman handed copy of the prospectus of
new paper to be called the Warsaw Gazette, which
Messrs. Wombel Co. propose to publish at Warsaw,
Dupn county. The prospectus has somehow been mis-
placed and have been unable to lay hands it.
1t is proposed to make the Gazette family and business
paper. Price So a year-cub rates somewhat lower
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

ISouEsr.-On the 21st inst. Coroner Jones held an
inquest, in Holly Shelter district in this county, over
the body of Mr. Edgar Castine shot by Noah Lanier,
as already stated in this paper The verdict of the jury
was in accordance with these facts Lanier has not yet
been taken
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

EFFECT OF VIOLENT POLITICAL AGITATIoN.-Let-
tiers from Kansas say that the political agitation in the
Territory has absorbed the attention of the squattes
that they have neglected their crops and private affairs
and so exhausted their means that large portion Of
be offered for sale under the proclamation of the Pres
dent. Many of those who are unable to pre-empt will
lose their lands and will have endured their sacrifices
and laborea in vain TO secure home. People must pay
The penalty Of folly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
Ocean Mail Route.

In the House of Representatives Tuesday Mr. tm
ence of Pennsylvania gave notice of his intention 70
troduce bill for European mail routes, starting HoD
New York. Philadelphia, Norfolk, and New OrlauS
but on an entirely new basis
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
Illinets Democratic Conventions.

SPRINGFIELD, April 21st-The Buchanan and y. yvs
las democratic State convention net here separately
The former had twenty counties Represented.
passed resolutions strongly endorsing the admnlsIsr
The Douglas convention had representatives from n
seven counties Resolutions endorsing the course %
Illinois delegation in Congress were passed WlIn oop
dissenting voice after which State ticket was nOD'
ted. uris
The Buchanan convention postponed making nOD~
tons to the 9th of June.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

Some time ago they had . mob in R 1dtSv tbg
becauue Protestant became Catnonc, ana tas
This I makes the accounts even, and both the secN
better observe good manners for the future ,-
The last excuse for crinoline is, that the "scea*@
sells" need much hopping. Mon
About thirty families left Wilmington, Del, " =
day Iast, designing to settle at 81 Paul MianssV@
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, April pa Mexican brig from
Vera Cruz brings papers from the city of Mexico dn
18th inst Juarez, with his ministry was at CoinA-
Parod la was at Lagos, whence he intends issuing
NANTES to in reference to his course
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
1u,no,s Demoeratic State Convention.

SPRINGFIELD, April 2lst.-The Illinois democfaan W.
State convention assembled here to-day pursuant u
call of the State committee. Great enthusiasm ~ ~
much harmony prevailed The adherents Of J Inos
Douglas met in the opposite chamber Of the otaOeOOU
after the organization of the convention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

SUPERIOR CoURT-The Court is occupied to-day in
the trial of the three young men, Pitts aud the two AL
lens charged with the Robbery committed upon Mr.
Enoch Robbins at the depot of the Manchester R. R.
Company.
The testimony is substantially the with that re-
ported by us on the primary investigation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30

COMPLIMENT TO THE LEG1sLArURE-The A uosa
Times says =" The Legislature have saved US a "
sine die. A bigger aggregate set of asses never ="
Albany" .n,h
The bigger aggregate" we suppose still ren'N'
Albany.
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RTTRA NSlENT Advertisers acM please bear IN mind
tn fbe;g advertisements cannot appear IN this paper 1oi
oh frst being paid for Advance THIS rule GoiH be strict
fJ carried out sUittout respect TO persons. -
no name for either the Daily or Weekly Journal, aOiH
hereafter be entered list eoaoh payment being made
Gduance, and the papeeiR IN all cases be discontinued
aoIen the time paid for expires.
Oct. 20, 1857.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-30
The Kansas comps.etee OF Conference.

On Friday last, DIR. Green, in the Senate, and Mr.
English in the House submitted the report of the joint
committee of conference, appointed to take into consd
Grafton and report upon the dsagreeng votes of the
two Houses upon the bill for the admission of Kansas
into the Union as State
The report is in the form of new BILL and as this
Kansas question has been long before the public, and
full knowledge of all the various steps which mark its
progress is essential to understanding of the politics
of the day. we have thought it best to give up to it
much of space is necessary to enable present
the new bill in FULL which it will be seen is earnestly
commended to both Houses of Congress, by Mr. Green,
of Missouri and Mr.. Hunter, Managers the part of
the Senate and by Mr.. English, of Indiana and Mr..
Stephens of Georgia. Managers on the part of the House
The new bill was made the special order in the Senate
for to-day Monday the Goth inst at one o'clock In
the House it was postponed until the second Monday in
May-two weeks from to-day The report is follows:
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-25
TEMPLE OF FASHION.
I'm II. I'll. STEVENS
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
HAT, CAP & FUR STORE,
No. Z M1RKET SON1RE

W. !, 4hiItALL OGCdItE.
s receiving daily additions to his already
L EXTENSIVE STOCK, suitable for the
present and approaching season, is prepared
to offer great inducements to dealers his
assortment comprises the choicest and great
est variety Of STYLES to be found in Vir-
ginia, equal to any first class house North or
South; he pledges himself to sell cores
ponding goods as CHEAP as the largest job
bers in the Union.
Citizens and strangers will find in the
RETAIL department, Hats, Caps, Furs, &C.,
IN all their variety, and of superior quality
They are respectfully solicited to call and
examine for themselves, which will not incur
the least obligation to purchase. H. STE
VEINS Fashionable Dress MOLESKIN SILK
BEAVER, Cashmere and Soft FELT HATS,
are of the NEWEST PATTERNS and finest
qualities.
1t is said that it is no use to deny it, if YOU
want tasty, handsome and good Hat, YOU
must go to STEVENS to get it," his long
practical experience enable him to keep pace
with all the REAL IMPROVEMENTS of
the AGE, and detect the many humbugs
practlced upon the unsuspecting by mere
novices in the business
His Fall and Winter styles of Silk Hats are
UNIQUE and exquisitely beautiful, far supe-
rior to any made in the city. Please call
early and leave your measures.
r. II. STEVENS,
Practical Halter,
No. Z, Market Square, Norfolk, Va.
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RUNAWAY AND A SMAsH.-The hors

RUNAWAY AND A SMAsH.-The horse
attached to buggy belonging to gentle
man of this city, took fright this morning
on Wolfe street, while being driven by a
black boy, and darted at full speed down
the street, throwing off one wheel and
otherwise injuring the vehicle to an
alarming extent. The boy in his endeav-
ors to escape an awful death which
seemed to be staring him in the face,
jumped out, and by so doing, cut and
bruised himself quite severely. The
horse soon afterwards cleared himself
from the wreck, and was soon brought
up with 'whoa-ho' by several gentlemen
that were passing at the time.
The boy was carried to the office Of a
Doctor, where his wounds were properly
dressed.
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Local Items.

MAYORS CoURT.-A "VIoLET' WEEP
1NG.-Y yesterday morning about IL o.
o'clock, Violet, slave of Mrs. Newstep,
MreD herself into violent passion, and
behaved in very improper manner
She cursed and swore-and looked dag
gers at every one, and in order to satisfy
her spite she rushed to vacant house on
Bermuda street and commenced tearing
the shingles from it. The man with the
queer aoalting cane was sent for, who car
ried the Violet to -Barroms, and on her
appearing before Mayor Ferguson, she
was ordered to hug Mr.. Post, and receive
ten stripes. Violet weeped a great deal,
and we thought Of that true adage:
"There's many flower born to blush
unseen, and waste its sweetness on the de-
sert air."
George, slave of S H Hodges, improper
paSs-QlSCnarSed.
Thomas, slave of VIII Talbert, improp-
er pass-discharged.
Richard, slave of R III Chamberlain,
improper pass-discharged.
John jackson, white man, applied for
lodgings last night at the watch house,
he was accommodated and this morning
discharged.
CIRCUIT COURT, JUDGE BAKER, presi-
ding.-The following cases will be ex-
amined tomorrow.
Bateman vs. Skinner; Dyott vs. Small;
Edeman vs. Moore; Allyn Rose & Caps,
Us. Nance; Philips vs. Pamunkey and
Mattaponi Steam Navigation Company;
Cotton vs. Hendren, Sergeant; Young
vs. Lappin; Lowells agent vs. Grey;
Griffith u.s. Smith; Roberts & Co., Us.
Hitchings; zanzinger, u.s. Mott & Go.
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THE SABBATH IN PoRTsMoUTH.-It

The SABBATH IN PROFESSIONALISM
was indeed gratifying to the heart of the
Christian to notice the quietude which
extended over the entire town, yesterday.
Everybody seemed to feel that it was the
Sabbath of the Lord, and acted accor-
DINGHY. The Churches were all well at
tended and the sermons listened to with
the profoundest interest.
What a contrast between yesterday
and Sabbath before To-day it is not
our painful duty as it was on last Mon
day to announce that the life of man
had been sought by that of his fellow
No Cain, yesterday besmeared the sane
tty of the day with human gore
The keeping of Sabbath, reveals
more of the real condition of commune
ty than perhaps anything else. Where
it is unobserved and disregarded, there we
may look for crime and aggression;
where its sanctity is felt and observed,
there we may confidently expect to find
virtue, sobriety and truth. The strict OBJ
servance of yesterday, then, in Ports
mouth, pays compliment to her peo-
pie and eleyates her in the standard of
morality and religion.
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About Town.
No. Is.

The Pulpit in this city sways an infu-
ence, probably, greater than in any other
place of the same size in the country
We speak from experience, having visited
in our days many of the churches in all
the principal cities and towns of the
Union. We are led to this conclusion
because of the universal church-loving
character of our citizens, the numerous
throngs that fill the many houses of a
Sunday-morning and highland the
marked attention paid to the words of the
Minister.
We visited last evening, that bea utiful
Methodist Church on Cumberland Street,
known as the odd Cumberland Street
Methodist Church. Whyit should be
designated as 'Old we cannot imagine
it looks New to us-unless it be to dis
tinguish it from the "New Pew Church"
on Freemason street.
The House down stairs was well fill
ed by an attentive congregation that
seemed to drink in every word that fell
from the lips of the eminent Pastor, the
Rev. Stanley.
This profound scholar and pleasing
speaker must be heard in one of his mas
terly efforts to be thoroughly appreciated
in the midst of an effort such as was put
forth last night. His subject, which was
one of a difficult character to elucidate,
was treated in an able manner. His
style of oratory is pleasing and effective;
reminding us very much of that eminent
theologian, the Rev. DIR. Chaplin of New
York. With stentorian, and well Gu l.
tivated voice, manner of delivery that
tells too plainly that his whole soul is
thoroughly identified with his subject,
seriousness Of import. an apparent con-
seriousness Of the important duties devol-
wing upon him, he appears to succeed in
obtaining the attention of his entire con-
gregation. We were particularly pleas
ed-having been agreeably disappointed
and left with the intention of hearing
this delightful speaker again.
We will also here add that tine Church
last night contained some of the most
beautiful young ladies that Norfolk can
boast of, which added no little to our
pleasure and due appreciation of all we
saw and heard.
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DEAD.-George Kelly, the young man
who was stabbed few days ago in an
ARRAY with a man named Finn in Ports
mouth, died at the Asylum of St. Vim
cent of Paul, on Friday night ten minutes
to 1 o'clock. His remains were carried to
Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon fol
interment. Finn will be examined to-
morrow morning before his Honor Mayor
Hodges of Portsmouth.
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In JA1L.-Jeffrey, slave of Chas. A.
Grice, Esq, was placed in Jail on yester-
day for firing the premises of F. W. Lee
mosy, Esq. The act was committed on
Saturday night between II and IL o.
clock, in Portsm outh.
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Acc1DENT.-On Saturday afternoon,
Jim, slave of Mrs. Dawley, met with
the misfortune of having the wheel of a
cart to pass over his foot The accident
occurred at the Depot of the Seaboard
Rail Road on Wide Water street ill this
city. No bones were broken, but the
flesh was considerably bruised
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RoBBERY.-We call attention to the
advertisement of Harriet Grandy, offer
ing the sum of $50 reward for the ap-
prehension of the thief who broke into
her house on Friday evening last, and
stole $500 in cash, besides lot of re-
ceipts and her free papers. eileen, Mel
son & Co., be on the alert.
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SILVER CURVE were shown on Sa-
turday afternoon last beautiful silver
cup, made and engraved by Mr.. G.. May
er, Jeweller, on Main Street. The cup
was ordered by Mr.. Weber, proprietor
of the stables on the corner of Union and
Church Streets, and is to be presented to
Mr.. William Foresythe, who, at the risk
of his own life, stopped four runaway
horses attached to carriage. belonging
to Mr.. Weber, a few days ago. The
inscription on the cup reads thus, "Pre-
sented to William Foresythe, by W. g.
Weber for rescuing horses and COACH"
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Begr This morning the Hope Fire Con

Beg@ This morning the Hope Fire Com
pany paraded for the purpose of paying
the last sad tribute Of respect to their de-
ceased member, William f. Seward,
who departed this life yesterday morning
in the 23d year of his age. About two
months ago this young man was joined in
holy bonds of matrimony with young
lady of this city, by the Rev. II. G. Jones,
and this morning he performed the me-
lancholy duty of preaching his funeral
sermon. Mr.. Seward died of consump-
ton.
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asg@ Prof. Fowler's course of Lectures
on PHRENOLoGY AND PHYSIOLOGY COM
mences this evening. This evening"
Lecture is FREE. Ladies will be atten-
ded to and provided with seats. These
Lectures have been drawing crowded
houses in Richmond and Petersburg
The course here ends Saturday evening.
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RegT Lectures on Phrenology and Ply
siology, by 0. S. Fowler, this week only,
at Mechanics Hall. Monday evening,
Free. Admission to the others Is cents.
Rooms for chronological examinations at
the National Hotel.
9 t-M
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Stoves, Hot Air Furnaces,
FIREPLACE STOVES.
r A NGES, CAMBOOSES. &C. 81

RANGES, CAMBOOSES, &C., &c.
OUR friends and the public generally
~ informed, that having largely increase
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promptly all articles embraced in our line ON
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Morning Star, Globe, Bucks Patent, Pacific,
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Our assortment of Parlor, Store, Office
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We also, offer to the public the Spiral Hot
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present a very large radiating surface, with
out the least obstruction of draft, thus max
ing it great fuel saver, as well as an excel
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Purchasers will find it decidedly 10 their
advantage to examine our large and well Sc
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where.
VIM. D. ROBERTS, Jr. l. CO.,
Wide Water street and Roanoke 50.
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