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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03
The Execution.
FRIDAY, May 9th, 1855

FRIDAY, May 9th, 1859.
ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. M.-The military procession,
with the condemned man in the centre has just passed
Office on its way to the place of execution. AT or
or about II o'clock, the scene will have closed upon
SAMUEL SIMMONS.
We have seen this thing twice before and each time
it has struck more painfully than at first We would
gladly never see it again. There is however, strange
fascination that draws and women too to the con-
temptation of such affairs.
TWELVE O'CLOCK, NooN.-Persons are returning
from the scene of execution We learn that after en-
gaging in devotional exercises conducted by Rev. A.
PAUL REPToN, the prisoner mounted the scaold about
haEpast eleven o'clock. He made short address, not
exceeding two minutes, in which he acknowledged fully
his guilt and the business of the sentence under which he
suffered 1t was murder, premedtated and wicked. He
begged all to take warning from him.
He expressed a firm trust in God and in His SALIVA
ton.
After the drop had fallen, very few convulsive
tWtchngs of the limbs alone gave token of vitality then
all was still
The department of the prisoner throughout, calm
and resigned, firm but penitent.
The wholema was conducted in the decorous man
ner that marked the executions here last year.
Ra@We learn that last night, about twelve o'clock
attempt was made to break into the Methodist Eps
copal Parsonage corner Walnut and Second streets.
The burglar, supposed burglar was on the roof o.
the front piazza, and had apparently broken out two
panea of glass from window, and was attempting tc
take out the sash, when the noise aroused negro
man, who gave the alarm, when the person fled. The
negro says that the was white, and well dressed
We learn further that Mr. LONG and family were out
Of town.-Daaly Journal, 9th inst.
Dar Queen Victoria was forty years old on Tuesday
last and looked it. She is grandmother and Jealous
Of her handsome husband.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
-Four Days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMLHIPS
NEW YORK, HAMMOBIh hBD HUNGARIAN.

By the Steamers New York and HammOna at New
York yesterday and the Steamer Hungarian at Quebec
have Liverpool dates to the 18th by the first and to
the 18th by the two last.
1t is rumoted that France is endeavorng to stir up
an instruction in Hungary
Prussia is determined to preserve the balance power
in Europe and expects that all the confederated powers
of Germany will stand by her.
In a skirmsh between the French and Austrian cav
airy several of the latter were captured.
Austria has recognized the neutrality of the States
of the Church. Several Austrian merchantmen have
been captured
Rains have been falling necessarily, which accounts
for the inactivity of the respective armies.
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, May 18th, 1859.
Colt on-The sales for the past three days for specu
lation and export 900 bales at decline of 3d. and
closing very dull; Midding Orleans sgd; Middling
Uplands 614d
Flour advanced 3d. Wheat 3d. Corn advanced Sd.
Provisions quiet
Resin steady at As. I'd.
Spirits Turpentine dull at AS.
Consols for money closed at 81 9lA.
Quotations for other articles unchanged.
Virginia Elections.
RICHMOND, Va, May %, 1859.
From the returns received here up to late hour last
night it is supposed that Letcher will be elected Gov
ernorby from 1000 to 5000 majority
CcNGREss.-lst District-Mison, DEM, elected I'd
District-Garnett, Dem; Sd Dstrict-The is close
between Caskie and De Jarnett-both Democrats 4th
District Goode DEM; 9Th District-Bocock, Dem
9th Dstrict-Leake Independent Dem, elected over
Powell, regular Dem; 7th District-Smith; 9Th Dis
rict-Boteer, Opposition, probably elected over Faulk
ner, DEM; 9th Dstrict-Skinner, Dem, probably cleo
ted Harriss, Independent Dem; 10th District
Edmundson Dem; 18th District-Clemens, Dem
18th District-Jenkins Dem; 18th District--Rush
Floyd Dem.
Virginia Elections.
RICHMOND, VA, May Both, 1859.
Returns from liz countless received up to last night
gives Letcher Ala majority There sc counties
to hear FROM which gave Wise 200 majority. Furth
scattering returns show considerable gains for Goggn
BATON ROUGE, La, May 9th, 1859.
Z. o. Moore has been nominated for Governor of this
State by the Democratic Convention.
Mr.. Moore is, we understand, native of Sampson
County, North Carolina-JoURNAL.
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Latest Foreign News.

New YORK, May 26.-Letters from Liverpool dated
Saturday afternoon advise decline in cotton since thu
previous day, with sales of only five thousand bales
The arrivals from American ports very heavy,
were pressed on the market as soon as landed.
Breadstufs, on Saturday, closed with an advancing
tendency.
Provisions were frm-Bacon advanced one shilling
The Manchester market was much depressed. Ger
man orders were scarce and the offers from India houses
are considerably below paying prices
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ISABEL.
FIRE at KEY WEST
CAPT. TOWNSEND ACQUITTED.
CHARLESTON, S. G. May %, 1859.

CHARLESTON, S. G. May %, 1859.
The steamship Isabel has just arrived at this port
from Havana having touched at Key West. She re-
ports that fire broke out in Key West the 25th
inst and that eighteen of the most business por
tan of the city destroyed-seveny stores and
forty out buildings were consumed.
The loss is put down at two hundred and sixty thous-
and doars-about onethird of which is believed to be
covered by insurance 1t supposed to be the work of
incendiaries
Capt. Townsend of the SLAYER Echo has been acquit-
ted and has left for New York.
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p D D
p, p. p,
SIDE, STOMACH OR BACK PAINS
Are cured, and comfort obtained by using
PARIS PRICKIY PTAsrERs

They mike any other plaster. They composed
of indicated gums that extract all coagulated impurities,
and impart strength by reaching the seat Of disease and
setting the vital fluids in healthy motion They divided
sections and yield to the motion of the body They
porous hence retain excretion and may be any
length of time without becoming offensive all weak and del
cate persons should have them. Take other Order
them through your Druggist. Sold everywhere.
BARNES & PARK 10 & Is Park Row, N. Y.
JOHN D. PARK, Cincinnati Ohio.
April %, lS59-34-3m,
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instructions to Our Minister at Paris.

New YORK, May 25.-The Express says that in
srucons have been sent out by the Persia to Minister
Mason nsructing him to intimate to the French gov
eminent that in Germany is drawn into the war,
this will not suffer any interruption of the
vice of the Hamburg and Bremen steamers now carry
ing the o. S. mall long they do not carry article
contraband of war;
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ICE-ICE ICE

TTNHE WILMINGTON ICE HOUSE will be opened for tls
Il delivery of ICE every day at SUNRISE closing at sunset
except on Sundays, when it will positively close at A.
ICE will not be delivered after time of closing except
cases of sickness.
TERMS CASH. eoiuhout deUiation.
TICKETS can be procured and deposits made by those
who desire.
ICE for the country packed and forwarded directed
ICE furnished to the sick poor free of charge, when de
ted by physicians members of the visiting committees
Orders must be addressed to WILMINGTON ICE HOUSE
A. H. VANBOKKELEN
April LIST, 1859. l76-6m-32-Gm*
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BosroN, May 26.-Capt. Crowell and mate of the
brig Robson, which put into Hyannis the 8th with
fugitive slave on board and which he afterwards trans
erred to the schr Elizabeth and sent back to Norfolk
was arrested here this morning. and imprisoned to an
swer the charge of kidnapping. A warrant was also
issued for the arrest of Capt Bacon of the schr Eliza
BETH on the same charge,
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$ 3 3 6 =, o o o a..
sORTEO NUMERO 6l8 ORDINARIO.
CAPITAL PRIzE-sIOO, 900!

-Four Approximations to the 500 900 of 5000 each
f4OO to $50 of $4OOt $4,000; of 800 to 3G
4 of $500 to $4,000. '
Whole Tickets $40 F.; Halves $40; Quarters S.
Prizes cashed at sight at s per cent. discount
Bills on all solvent Banks taken at par.
drawing will be forwarded soon as the result become
known.
All orders for Schemes or Tickets to be addresspj
"DON RODRIGUEZ, of City Post, Charleston s E >
May 18th, 1859. l78i3gly
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Fran Utah.

LEAvENwoRTH, May 27.-Utah adyices of the 9Th
instant have been received. Superintendent Forney
had arrived at Fort Fillmore with the sixteen children
survivors of the Mountain Meadow massacre.
The death Of Lieut. Potts is announced No further
disturbances is reported among the Mormons.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03
April LIST, 1859.
SINGERS WORLD-RENONNED SEWING
MACHINES.

HAVNG secured the Agency for the sale of these Ma
IL chimes, all orders will be promptly attended to- ana
sold IN Neo York by the nuanJact.wers The superiority
of these Machines all others is acknowledged. Our
experience is, there IS other Machine that 1o do tit
same acork as ,ceU and ooih equal facility. ga
The No. Shuttle Machine - will stitch fine Shirt b..
son. make Silk dress-do any kind of Tailoring work.,
Shoe and Cater work, light Harness stchngheavy Plan
tation goods, &c.
There are VARIOUS STYLES of SINGERS MACHINES
including the New Family Sewing Machine " and Iron
Stand complete-price $50
We have list of prices for all the styles. The No
Shuttle Machine is working daily in Manufacturing
Department.
o. S. BALDWIN, Agent for
l. Nj. SINGER Il CO.'S SEWING MACHINES.
Refers to the following gentlemen, who have the
above Machines in constant use:
E. A. ANDERSON, M. D.
B. F. MITCHELL, Esq. April 19-19O&34- law6W7.
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The Great Southern Man.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-The Presidents of the Rail
roads, from Weldon, N. e., to Cedar Keys, Fla. ar
holding Convention here ,s . relative 70 making arrange
Mail between New York and New Orleans
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03

PUBLIC MEETING METEOROLOGICAL meet
ing of the friends of the Wilmington, Charlotte and
Rutherford Railroad, held in Rutberordton on the 9th
inst Gen. E. Bryan called to the Chair, and L.
Erwin appointed Secretary. Gen. Log explained
the object of the meeting in few brief remarks as
embodied in the following resolutions, which were unan
imously passed
WHEREAS We are in favor of extension of the Will
mngtOn Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, to with
the great Mississippi Valley and Whereas also in
Gap: Be it therefore
. ReSOUed That will use every honorable car
ry forward said extension said Reedy Patch Gap.
ResoUed That meeting of the friends of the pro-
ect be held the top of the Reedy Patch Gap the 4
of July next
ResoUed That the Chairman appoint committee of five
to invite speakers for the occasion and that be constituted
a committee Of correspondence.
Res0Ued That committee of ten be appointed to OBJ
tain contributions for the purpose of having barbecue
that day.
ResOtred That the chairman appoint hundred dele
gates to represent the county of Rutherford.
ReSOUed That all the counties interested in the measure
be requested to hold meetings. appoint delegates to said
Meeting,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03

Later from MexicO---No Dsrespect the American
Government, &c.
New ORLEANS, May 27.-The steamer Philadelphia
is below from Havana the Oath inst She brings later
Mexican advces
The Miramon cabinet in Mexico has issued circular
stating that it meant dsrespect to the American gov
eminent in withdrawing from Mr. Black and other con
suls their exequators Peaceful Americans remain
in the country Mr.. Black at the capital by desire
of Mr.. McLane, who sent him new exequator.
In Northern Mexico, Huazua, the liberal, had six
thousand men gathering at San Luis Potos and intends
marching to join Alvarez and Degollado.
The French gulf squadron at Tampico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The presidents of the several
railroad companies whose lines extend from Weldon tc
Charleston together with the president of the Fernan
dina Railroad Company, here business rela
tive to the great Southern mall their object being tc
enter into arrangements with the Postofice Department
for transporting it expedously especially between
New Orleans and New York, avoiding the failures which
so frequent.
1t has been stated that Lord Lyons is of opinion that
the British minister in Mexico will soon if be has moi
already recognize the Juarez government and that il
is understood he has instructions to that effect. But
there is foundation whatever for this statement as
is reliably ascertaned that Lord Lyons has no inorma
ton respecting the intentions of her maestys govern
ment with regard to the contendng parties in Mexico
and has expressed no opinion upon the subject.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03
Later from MexcO-NIov for the Recall Santa
Amma-Il!ness of General TxyIggs. &c:

IItXlCO-NIOVt
Amna-Iilness of General Twiggs, &c.
New ORLEANS May 26.-The steamer Tennessee, has
arrived from Vera Cruz, the 23d, and with dates from
the City of Mexico to the 10th inst The Mramonists
have got up movement for the return of Santa Anna
co.
The conducta which was to leave the City of Mexico
on the Oath for Vera Cruz would have several millions
in specie.
The English residents OF the capital had made strong
representations to Mr.. Otway the English minister,
lative to the Tacubaya massacre.
Mr.. Hargous, of the New York houe which has just
suspended on the Tehuantepec Companys acceptance,
is board the Tennessee The Coatzacoalcos will not
sail tomorrow, she having been attached but it is be-
leved that matters will be arranged to send her off in
a few days.
death at San Antonio, Texas.
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS are hereby cautioned against hunting
IA in any other trespassng upon the lands beong
ing to the late John Hamilton the full extent of the
will be enforced against all offenders
MILES COSTIN, Guardian
March lO, 1853. l57.tf-2Rtf
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AUCTION SALES.
By D. PIGorT. Ano1Ionse.
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF VAIUAR,p

ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF VALUABLE m,
ESTATE. REAL
ON MONDAY of June Court 18th inst, if not nror;.
disposed Of at private SALE at % O'clock Exe6aun
HOUSE AND LOT
situated on Surry, between Church and Castle streets
ONE LOT with two small Houses, situated on d L and
Queen and Boundary Streets belonging to the Eststs
Mrs. E. J. Robertson, decd. ''ale late
On credit of 6 and IL months, interest added with
proved endorsed notes. WIN ap
April Is. l90Iiw Au IN r.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-03

Will commence its summer term in this city, on Mon
day, the 18th day of June. Causes will be called fol
lows:
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DIRECTORS.
H. HUNTINGTON, CHARLES BOSWELL, JOI uLYN,
ALBERT DAY, HENRY KENEY, JC1 +. BRACE
JAMES GOODWIN, CALVIN DAY, CHARLES J. Russ.
81. HUNTINGTON. President.
limo. G. ALLYN, Secretary.
c. G. LYMAN, Assistant Secretary
WIN. N BOWERS. ActNdTy.
This old and reliable Company established for nearly
FIFTY YEARS. continues to Insure against Loss Damage
by Fire Dwellings, Furniture Warehouses, Stores Ear
chandise Mills Manufactures, and most other kinds of
property, on its usual satisfactory terms.
Particular attention given to nsuring Farm Property
sisng of Dwellings, Barns and Buildings connected,
and Furniture Live Stock Hay Grain Farming Utensils
&c. &C., contained in the same, for term of three
years at ooo rates of premium.
Applications for Insurance may be made to the under
signed the duly authorised agent for Wmng ton vicinity
Losses equitably adjusted at this Agency paid
da ely upon satisfactory proofs, in funds the
cities of Neao York Boston. the assured may prefer
81. R. SAVAGE, Agent.
Wilmington, N. Co. Feb. 10, 1859-14l-26-ly*
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April Is
WIN. L. JACOBS

WIN. L. JACOBS
GNAROLINA SADDLE AND HARNESS FACTORY
" No. SO MARKET Su
ca THE UNDERSIGNED takes this S~ ESSi y Q
and the public gene generally that hay it'd
ing purchased of Mr. John J. Conoly his entire s1A
SADDLES, HARNESS. &c, he still continues to carr Of
the above business in all its branches at the old sa On
Mr.. Conoly. 'Hu OF
Those wishing anything in his line, would do well 10
and examine before purchasing elsewhere as he has
did stock of SADDLES, HARNESS. BRIDES WE TRe9-
MARTINGALES. SPURS, COLLARS, TRUNKS CAPPFS2,
BAGS VALlSES, &C., which he will sell low for cash l
He has also on hand fine assortment of HJJB RINno
COACH LAMPS and HANDLES, and SHAFT TIPS 20,
sale low. ? Iof
Rs REPAIRING done at short notice, and on reasopa
terms. VIM l. ! SC0ppSc' II
April Is, lS59-lS6 3m-33-Iy.
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WILMINGTON BRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY Az,
MACHINE NM

MACF4INE SHOP.
FRONT STREET, BELOW MARKET
TINE SUBSCRIBER is prepared to furnish BRASS ANT
1 IRON CASTINGS, STEAM ENG INES Mill
WORK AND MACHINERY of all kinds A--''l'
Old Machinery overhauled and repaired.
Will make to order Patterns Ornamental an Archeo
turai and supply Drafts for all kind of Mach jnery.
All work warranted as represented.
aS-Cash paid for old Copper, Brass and Iron.
TERMS-Cash delivery JOHN G. RAUEY
,,,.. =, q, ,a. Proprietor
wilmington, june "a. 1900 A6-ly-43.ly
ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY,
7 ME NEXT ORDINARY DRAWING OF THE ROy.1
l. Havana Lottery conducted by the Spanish Govenme
under the supervision of the Captain General of Cnba win
take place at HAVANA, on Will
TUESDAY, June It'll, 1859.
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The WHEAT CROP-The Rutherford Enquirer OF the
oath instant says The Wheat Crop in this section has
been injured to extent by the last frost Late
wheat looks very well, and may hope to have large
crop notwithstanding tie injuries by frost and rust
We have had excellent seasons and vegetables etc. are
growing finely.
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FIRE INSURANCE Comply
HARTFORD, CONN.

INCORPORATED A. D. 1870. CHARTER PERPETUAL.
authorised Capltal,. $l,OUU,OOO
Capital Paid in, 100000
Surplus, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100000
ASSETS JANUARY l, 1859.
Cash on hand and in Bank, Ass %
Cash in hand of Agents and in transit 1927 %
Real Estate unencumbered, (cash value Is 900 90
Bills Receivable amply secured, ....... 70 ia SIS
2404 Shares Bank Stock in Hartford, .23O413 90
1900 g g 6 New York ........ .197, $50 90
ITO " g " " Boston,. .......... "a, 500 90
100 Shares Bank of the State of Missouri 10000 90
State and City Bonds per cents ....... IA 245 90
Rail Road Stocks, $50 90
United States Treasury Notes.. 4O35 90
o37e9
DIRECTORS
H. HUNTINGTON, CHARLES BOSWELL, JOI AuLYN,
ALBERT DAY, HENRY KENEY, RRA
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Special Dispatch for the Journal.
LATER FROM HAVANA.
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Mr. Bigelow writes from Naples to the New York
Post that the dying monarch is the less disposed make
suitable preparations for the succession because he thinks
he is going to recover. The Pope has sent him an ac
count of an interview he had recently with the deceased
wife of the king who told him that she had made inter
cession with the Virgin Mary and received from her the
most satisfactory assurances of her husbands restoration
to health This intelligence together with some reiques
of ST. Januars and other saints which are said to pos
sess important medical influence with the SICK which
the Pope had also forwarded to him and upon which be
lies all the time have given him faith in his ultimate
recovery which nothing can shake.
What miserable humbugery is in the above paragraph
There is not one word Of truth in it,
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The First District.

The contest in the above district will be renewal
or continuation of that carried two years ago, the
antagonists being the and the grounds but slightly
changed even in appearance.
Mr. Smith, DR.. Shaw's former competitor, has been
nominated by the opposition. Beyond doubt DR.. Shaw
himself was rcnominated yesterday by the Democratic
Convention. The canvass will be interesting one,
and ably and courteOusY conducted on both sides.
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Editorial VIsIT-This morning we had the pleas
ure of meeting our brother Editor Mr. Sinclair of the
Fayetteville Carolinian and found him to be clever
pleasant gentleman, quite good looking-tor editor,
with any amount of and go-a-headatiyeness, and
the promise Of being able to do many long years of
vice to the cause of Democracy
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-12-24
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

A Perpetual Right Of Way across lie kthmVs o.
IehudHtspec--.dH Goods betmeen tie ,iHdntic
and Pacific Stairs 10 pass DuiV Free--HieTrcn-
Jim Of orr Government ia .hrico.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-The U. S. steam
sloop-of-war Brooklyn, from Vera Cruz, arrived
here this afternoon.
The Brooklyn brings Ms passengers, Minister
McLane's family; also, Mr.. II. X. de I.arcintrie,
Mr.. McLanes private Secretary of Legation,
bearing the ratified treaty with the Juarcz Gov
eminent,
The treaty was ratified on Dec. 18th, and
contains the following provisions which are
reliable
II provides for perpetual right of way
across the lsthmus of Tehuantepec, from the
Rio Grande to Maztltan, and from Guaymas to
Arizona with warehouses at the termini Of
each transit,
All goods between the Atlantic and Pacific
States are to pass free of duty,
Goods shipped from the transit warehouses
TO foreign countries are also to be duty free.
Our troops, and military stores and muni-
tions, are to pass Tehuantepec and Sonora, the
same as the Mexican troops and supplies.
The neutrality of the transts is to be guard
ed by both Governments.
The United States, with or without the con-
sent of Mexico, is to possess the right to pro.
tect the transit and property by force.
Perfect religious freedom is TO be allowed.
No forced loans are to be levied on our cti-
Zens.
A supplemental convention permits inter.
Nention in Mexico to protect our citizens, and
enforce the treaty stipulatons.
In compensation for the release of duties on
goods passing over the transits the U. State.
is to pay 81, 100000, one-half of which is to be
reserved for the payment of claims.