Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-03-05

RuV.pxAME SCENE IN Russ1A-THE ABOLITION
op SERTpoM.-A banquet took place at Moscow on the
9th Of January in honor of the proposed emancipation
Of the ses One hundred and eighty persons were pre-
cent and the first toast was the Health of the Emper
or This elected speech from NJ. Paulot which we
subjoin:
Gentlemen "A new spirit animates us; a new era
has commenced Heaven has allowed US 10 nve long en-
onOh to witness the second regeneration of Russia.
Gentlemen we NAV congratulate ourselves for this move
mont is one of great Importance We breathe like
Christians our hearts beat more noby and sce may look
MT the hght of hedUen aUih clearer eye We have met
to-day to express our deep and sincere sympathy for
holy and praiseworthy work, and 1Ce meet achout any
nervousness to mar rejoicing. Yes, gentlemen,
repeat it. new spirit animates US, has COM
menced One of our social conditions is on the eve of
change. five consider it in past light we may per-
haps admit that it necessary that should have been
allowed to be it from the want of better admin
isrative organization and of the concentration IN the
hands of the government of the which have since
given great development to the power OF Russa-
But qctat CaS monaentary gained to the State 1cGS lost
TO mankind The advantage cost an enormous Price
Order 1Dithout-dnarchy Gcttn-GTld the condition Of
the indiUiduaI cast ITS ShadoI1 society at large
The Emperor has struck at the roots Of this evil The
gIoru and prosperity Of Russia cannot rest upon aSit
lions based ON injustice and alsehOod No these bles
sings are hencerh to be found in the path thrown open
by him whose Russia prOnOunces with respect and
pride The Emperor has coded this great REFORM which
he might have accomplished by his own powerful will
by asking the mobiles to take the native. Let u.s. then
hail this noble dea inspired by the sole wish for the
welfare of his people, with that enlightened heartiness
which may now be expected from Russia. Let us not
however, suppose that the path traced by history
avenue of roses without thorns. This would be sheer
ignorance. When new, more moral Christian state
of things is about to be established the obstacles that
will have to be encountered must not be taken into con
deraton except with the hope that the torrent of the
new life will sweep them away. The change IN the
Oical condition of our national existence lVM grouse Our
Individual energies the 1Cant Of Grch of great
est evils. Let WISH then, gentlemen from inner
most heart long life to him who has marshaled his
Russia to the conquest of truth and justice Let hope
that this great idea will comprise the generous sentiments
of the man and the Christian.
Several other eminent persons delivered addresses and
the sentiments expressed generally were liberal and en-
lightened
The following is a translation from an old French pa
per- 1t is bill presented to the curate of the church
Of Barrvile in ITO by Jacques Barbou, decorative
painter
l. Correcting and revarnishng the ten command
ments.
q EmbeIlshing Pontius Plate, and putting ribbon
in his hat
g. Putting new tail to St. Peters cock, and repair
ing his comb.
L. Fixing the good thief to his cross, and making
new finger for the same.
s. Restoring the Angel Gabrels eye.
g. Washing the servant of Caiphas, the high priest,
and putting rouge on his cheeks
Z. Renewing the heavens adding two stars gliding
the sun and washing the moon.
g. Frightening the flames of purgatory, and restoring
several souls.
9. Renewing the fires of hell, putting tail to
Lucer repairing his left claw, and making several suits
for the damned.
10. A new border for Herods robe putting in two
new teeth and readjusting his wig.
II. Patching the eathern brooches Of Amos and put
ting two buttons on his waistcoat
II. New CATERS for Tobit and new belt for his KNAPP
sack.
Is. Cleaning the ears of Balaams Ass, and new
shOeing him.
ID. Restoring the earrings to Sarah's ears.
10. pebble in DaVid's sling, charging Goliahs
head, and setting his foot further back.
l6. New teeth in the jawbone of the in Samsons
hand.
II. Pitching the bottom of Noahs ark.
Is. Putting new shirt on the prodigal son.
Total 10 livres, O6 soils.