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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

We make the following interesting extract in regard
to the report of the Naval Commission on the mineral
regions of the Deep River in the North Carolina from
the Washington correspondence of the New Orleans
Daily Della.
WASHINGTON, Dec. u, 1858.
Messrs. Editors 1t has been in contemplation for
some time, by the Executive Government accordance
with a resolution Of Congress- to establish Naval De-
pot OF Construction at some point, which might offer
proper inducements in the way of iron and coal depos
its. With view to the selection of proper site, a
Board of three naval officers appointed to make the
necessary examination and report the result to the Sec
rotary Of the Navy. Western Virginia felt certain of
the location, her Allegheny ridges but so many
coal and iron mountains; While Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Ohio and other States each claimed the possession
of the very spot for National Depot of Constructions
But no thought of the barren pine hills of n Caro-
na for many years devoted pitch and turpentne
and yet the attention of the board of Examiners having
been called to that section, Captain Wilkes made a
thorough exploration among mines of more than fabu-
ous wealth and has submitted lengthy report thereon
the Government The point indicated by Captain Wilkes
is in Chatham county y Orth Carolina and although the
report strong language well be- yet the Board
intimate privately, that the whole truth is not told nor
would it be believed say they ftOld hill about two hun
ded feet high overlooking the Cape Fear River presents
solid mass of coal and iron of superior quality in al
errate layers, and in mining the one the other is ne
cessary produced in quantities amply sufficient for re-
ducng the ore to pig metal Vessels of sufficient size
can alongside to carry of all the metal manufac
tured This hill alone is estimated to contain millions
of tons of the best ron and an nexhaustibe supply
COAL to last the Government for centuries Lands in
the neghborhood worth from five to ten dollars pei
acre. and any quantity be had at these prices Ar
effort will be made to unite with this Naval Depot
Construction also National Foundry, for the manu-
tacture of cannon At this time nearly all the cannon
in the service is manufactured in private foundries I'M
der contract with the Government.
doubt not an effort will be made by the Administrator
to crafty North Clroina in this matter as she has
been disappointed in every thing else Her share of the
Executive patronage of the Federal Government sht
says, has always been denied her. North Carolina has
now two employees under the general Government-on
laborer on the Washington Acqueduct and the othe
two thousand dollars Consul at Dundee in Scotland
About the first Of June next the President will make
tour among the Tnrpentine plantations of the Ole
North State and win attend the commencement at Chap
/ ell Hill College during his visit. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

RAILROADS THE UNITED STATEs-The N. Y.
Herald of Friday contains tabular statement of the
extent and cost of the railroads in the United States,
with editorial sketch of their progress since 1925
when the three-mie Quincy road was the only one in
the country It appears that the cost of construction
and equipment of the roads in operation amounts to
the enormous sum of 81 $50, 655, 970-showing the
average cost per mile to be $37,775.
The New England States have open 3,6l7 miles of
railway the Middle Atlantic States 6,486 miles the
Southern Atlantic States, 1866 miles the Gulf States,
1916 miles; the southern interior States 1892 miles
the Northwestern States 81 miles and California %
miles. Ohio stands in advance of all other States in
regard to the extent of railways open-2978 miles
Next comes Illinois, with her ia miles, New York
stands third the list with her miles, and Penn
sylvana fourth, with her 1856 miles, Of the New
England States Massachusetts, takes the lead with 1927
miles, while Virginia occupies the like position among
the southern States, with her 1642 miles The rail-
ways OF the New England States stand nearest to
petion-339 miles being open out of total length Of
4163. Of the $3.50 miles of road in the Middle States
1904 miles are open The South Atlantic States have
1926 miles open, out of 5937 miles, The Cult States
have only about threeenths OF their roads built 1927
| miles out of 5,l44. The south interior States have
about nneWentieths of their roads built 1853 miles
out of 4,l02. The western States have three-fths oil
their roads but-9,l9l miles out of 14903 California
has only about onesixth of her roads but-22 miles
out of 122. For the whole United States the roads
open stand in the proportion of about nneourteenths
| to the entire length of the roads.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

The Commercial Bulletins Photographic musical
critic gives the following report Of of PiccoominS
entertainment -
STEP Sensaton and applause.] CoesieS to audience,
and looks OUer left shoulder to1cGrdS stage boz.
Young small gGTote shirt collar large STdaccOo
ed aohtskerS and rhite kids IN high state Of e1c"'e
cries, I" BRARvER!'
Pic. smiles to balconies Conductor o'shes 6aton ana
Orchestra plays symphOny1GtteT eoh'ch, she Sings
/ dreampt Eat dweldt in marble halls 49,,
Glance left shoulder, and sensation IN sage Oo"'I
Wis vassals and serfs at my sard,
And of orl assembled win walls,
Zet was ope and re pride;
had richesse too great to eounte,
Gould b0st high ancestral fame, yo.,nH
Three mods, shrug Of pretty shoulders and S"'SS "'
.-... 5.. bdiconies.]
But dlzo dreampt vich please me NOSE,
Eat you loaf still re same ,a,
EratbeTdTly to galleries, balconies ana eoSryUU0y'I
Eat you loaf me, Eat you loaf me stlll ~ oAhaI s
applause, Laughter Kids split 10 pieces w n
bon, and dress circle SondoU smashed IN oy az S
uot IN the to6y dis1aous 70 see eoho tcaS u" "O'
KEEN.-Two fast young men formed partnership II
Boston for the purpose of doing retail business aa
opened two stores in different parts of the clty-oe
partner in each. Their plan crafty for cusIoolO
would visit of the stores ascertain the Prlce Oh az
article and stating that it could be purchased G.
where at less sum- would be TOLD that there was pu
one place in Boston where it could be DONE ana 1na,
the store 1.-THE other partner) VINO unoeiS gh
goods to the infinite disgust OF the entire trace Le
same process was carried at the other store anu @
consequence has been that both together, and pays
into the others hands, have done an immense puSu0''
and realized large profits. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14
Markets.

From the Norfolk Day Pook, 5th inst.
A Nut FOR THE SEABoARD RAnRoAD.-A planter
on the Roanoke river purchased bags in Portsmouth
last week for the purpose of sending by railroad from
1000 5000 bushels OF corn to this city On yesterday
he met the party who to sell it and asked his opin-
ion in regard to offer he had for the corn from Will
mington IN. c. house. Upon inquiry he found that
the freight per bushel to Wilmington, l65 miles,
cents, and the to Portsmouth, distance of only
so miles The prices being the same in each market
measure and the other weght,-he was advised to
sell to Wilmington, he whould save to cents per
bushel His wish was to send to Portsmouth as he did
last year but being agent for the owner he was obliged
to do as advised by his factor Thus our railroad ooes
Speaking of Railroad tariffs, the Raleigh and Castor
road charges Is cents per SACK by the load through
for salt, from Weldon to CASTOR, and the flour
the distance being miles, The stock for the Railroad
from GAINESVILLE to Keysvlle via the Danvle road is
quite made up. Richmond in our own State, and Will
mington, \. Co. doubt take the surplus trade Of
Norfolk and Portsmouth.
A LOCKER ON IN VENICE
Portsmouth, LIST JAM, 1859.
The above from the Transcript of yesterday requires
comment from pen, the facts are there to speak
for themselves. s-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

Ra~ A good roaring wood fire is jolly" but glow
ing grateful of anthracite is so cozy,-it is pardon
the pun grateful ndeed its heat is steady and per-
sent that makes think about the poetcal compar
sons drawn between the tful farng around of court
ship conrasted with the genial contenedness of con-
nubal felicity. The first is the woodfre bright, bril-
ont and particularly conspicuous yet demanding con-
slant attentions " to prevent its going out, popping
hot Goals the carpet and setting fire to the domcie,
performing other tricks too numerous to mentions the
second is the mild yet comfortable and reliable, glow of
the anthracite that don't go out in hurry but if 20"
stay out until two O'Clock in the morning. will be ready
to give you reception when you come in-so we
have heard said great institution is anthracite, and
exc matrmony.
By the way, the devil-that is to say, our dev-was
good to his own-employer this morning, and made us a
most capital fire. in the cheering presence of which we
indite these few lines" When we can get fire OF
Deep River Coal we will indte few more of the same
sort.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

A COOP H1T-The Washington correspondent of
the n O. Crescent writes that at dinner given at the
National Hotel in that city, by George Sanders, there
were present members Of Congress from all sections
and among them the notorious Mr. Burngane of Mag
Falls memory. After the dinner was over, and
while the party all we'll charged with the ar1iab
ty incident to such occasions Mr.. Bgrlngame took
pains to make himself exceedingly afabe and familiar
with some of the Southern members.
Calling Boston man to him, he said, :" ! want you
to 60 home and tell my people upon what good terms
am with my Southern brethren here" He was about
to add more, when somebody commenced to sing the
Star Spangled Banner. At its close, Burlingame
capped loudly and long. Turning to Southern mem
Der standing him, he said, did you notice how
appauded when he came to tie land Of the free %
Yes answered the Southern member; but, Judging
from the distance you go to fight, thought it the
home Of the brave you were applauding" Centre
shot, by -" exclaimed member standing by
Burlingame threw up his hands, buzzed and uttered
little, but tool it in very good part 1t was admira
bic retOrt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

EAST INr:tN IDoLATRY.-Rcv. Baptist W. Noel,
London, in is recent work on the Government of In
da, makes the following singular end doubtless, authen
tic statement:
In the Madras presidency there are 1922 idols
and temples receiving from Government annual pay
ment Of 989,678. In the Bombay Presidency there
26,589 Idols and temples under State patronage
ceivng grants to the amount Of e30,587 lOs to which
must be added the allowance for temple thanksgiving
total for the Bombay presidency of e89859 6s In the
whole Of the company territories there is annually
IN the rpe o of eGI Gy Oh Inc
In view of these facts it is not surprising to learn
(as we do through the Dublin University Magazine)
that prize of so guneas has been offered for the best
essay the position which the government of India
ought to towards christianity and christian mis-
sOns.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

New ORLEANS, Jan. 1O.-The overthrow of Zuloaga
took place the 23rd Echeagany had previously pro
noqnced in favor of Robes and the Constituencies of
Jalapa: Condoya joined him; Z9oaga put the city Of
Echeagany, but failed Subsequently Echeagany was
captured and sentenced to DEATH but the revolt at Pue
bla saved him.
Robes had released all political prisoners, and there
was great rejoicing at Vera Cruz.
All parties dissatisfied with the Presidents mes
Saoe.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

IcE-If the weather continues it has been for the
last two days. need entertain any fear of the want
of an abundant crop of ice The telegraph informs
that it is "cool and clear at all prominent points in
the State We know of our own knowledge, that most
of the ponds in this vicinity well coated with ice
that the skaters feel no hesitation in venturng their
CLASSY surfaces The demand for skates for the last two
days has been great The only fear about the matter
is that our hardware merchants may be seduced into
buying large quantities the stock for which, in
short time, there may be no caI-Paersbarg Express
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14
From the Washington Z" States" of Friday.
FrightfuliY Sudden Death.

Last night about half past ten, officers King and Rab
bitt took shelter from shower of rain in BARRIERS
shop on 7th between G and FL streets, kept by three
young colored men in partnership.
Rabbit sat down in one of the BARRIERS chairs, and
he did so the breast of his overcoat opened and the
end of pistol which in his side pocket became dis
played Tally of the partners seeing it. asked the
officer to let him look at it, to which he consented
Tally getting the pistol began handling the lock- and
the officer cautioned him not to do but the warning
had scarce escaped from his lips when the pistol went
off, and the ball entered the face of Brown (another of
the parners the eye and taking upward direc
ton, passed out through the back of the head.
The unfortunate fell on his back and died insan-
tly without uttering word or cry He was in the act
of putting piece of tobacco to his mouth, and was
standing within four feet OF Tally, with whom he
talking pleasantly at the time aIey was Immediately
conveyed to the watcthouse by tie officers and their
return they met the Chief of Police, Lieut.. McHenry
and officers Suit and >.mey, who proceeded at once
to the BARRIERS shop, where they found the third partner
sitting on the sofa and in company with little boy
keeping watch over the dead. Brown was lying as he
had fallen, pool of blood had poured out On the
floor from his lacerated brain, and in his fingers still
manned the piece of tobacco.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

WONDERFUL DIGESTIVE PoWERs-The New York
Times contains the following:
A NewLondon negro, who rejCices in the name of
Acard Corbyn, performed yesterday gastronomc feat
which excited considerable establishment among those
assembled to witness it. While strolling through the
Five Points, the colored gentleman stopped at grog-
gerry known Cow Bay, in order to get " bite" The
bite proved to be Off nconsiderabe dimensions
or he offered to bet that he could eat twentyseven tai
ow Candles wicks and ALL four pounds Of salt pork and
shilling loaf of bread, washing the same down with
pint of lampo and quart of rum. The wager was
accepted, and Corbyn essayed to accomplish the amen
tive feat The feat accomplished, candle followed
candle in rapid succession, till the specified number
passed the asophagus; through the same descending
channel the four pounds of pork made quick passage and
the loaf of bread and the oil and completed the de-
post This Tuesday evening. In the fore part
of Friday evening Corbyn found lying insensible
the sidewalk in Cow Bay 1t was supposed that he was
drunk, and he was accordingly placed in cart and con-
veyed to the station house The real cause of his all
ment soon TRANSFERRED and thereupon Police Surgeon
Waterman called, and he administered powerful
emetc, which brought the candles pork etc, from
the gourmands stomach and placed the voracous eater
again on his legs. Yesterday morning the negro was
taken before Justice Connolly and committed to the
Tombs for ten days to afford him time to recover his
lost appetite.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

LOUISVILLE Jan. 1O.-The Kentucky State Demo-
cratic Convention endorsed the Cincinnati platform and
the bred Scott decision and adopted resolutions
aging the acquisition of Cuba denouncng the section
al agitation at the North and Know Nothingsm; endors-
ing the Administration with the protested determination
that differences upon minor points, such Kansas and
harmony of the Democracy of Kentucky.
The great feature of the Convention was the triumph
of the Breckenridge interest over the Boyd party the
supporters of the Lecompton policy of the Admilistra
tiOn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14
Later from California.

New ORLEANS, January 8.-The steam ship Quaker
City, Capt Sheedt has arrived here from Mnatitlan,
Mexico, End instant, with the San Francisco mails of
the goth December. The news from California is unn-
portant. Dates from the city of Mexico to the Goth
state that Zuoaga had been dposed by forces under
command of Gen. Robes and that he had taken refuge
with the English Minister. Robes himself
the head of the Conservative party and has sent
mssioners to Vera Cruz to treat with the Liberals.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

New YORK, Jan. 12tb 1859, P. Motion de-
cned &c. to 14c. per ID. Middng Upland ii TIC a
IL 916c. per h. Wheat buoyant- Southern white,
81 35 per bushel. Corn frm-mixed SO 81 cents per
bushel. Rosn firm, at 81 IA 81 Is per barrel Spir-
its Turpentine firm average business doing without
quotable change in prices-49 so cents per gallon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

ONE HUKDKED YEARS AGo-On the 9th day of
January, 1859, George Washington was married to
Mrs. Gusts.
Washington Irving, in his life of Washington, thus
refers to the marriage which took place shortly after the
taking of Fort Duquesne and Washngtons return to
his home His marriage with Mrs. GUSTS took place
shortly after his return 1t celebrated the 9th of
January 1859 at the White House. the residence of the
BRIDE in the good old hosptabe style of Virginia amid
joyous assemblage of relatives and friends
SAVANNAH Npars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14
Another Slave Trial.

AUGUSTA, Jan. IA private despatch from Charles
ton says that the of the crew Ketch Brothers
charged with slave trading up in the district
to-day The grand jury ignored the bills.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

NORFOLK, Jan. 11.-Dr. Thomas williamson one of
the Oldest surgeons in the United States navy sud-
denly afflicted with appoplexy this morning. There are
no hopes of his recovery.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14
election of Z. s. Senator.

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 11th-The election Of Unitet
States Senator took place to-day The vote in tn
House STOOD Fessenden SO, Smart AZ The vote in tn
Senate was, for Fessenden, 20, Smart none.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

Aea We are endebted to Mr.. Ferebee of the House
for copy of Professor Emmons' Geological Report
Nj. Ferebee has our thanks for his courtesy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

MS Hon. SHERRARD CLEMENS, of Virginia who was
wounded in duel with Mr.. WISE, of the Richmond
Enquirer, has far recovered to be able to go to
Washington, to attend to his Congressional duties One
leg is two or three inches shorter than the other
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14
Later from California.

AUGUSTA, Jan. ~.
The Moses Taylor has arrived at New York from
California with 81 100000 in gold. There is Of
importance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

SALEM, n. Con Monday last the follow ing per-
sons elected town officers for the present year:
Mayor.-E. A. Vogle, Esq. ~ a = -. s..
Commissioner s--Fr Fries r. Ia Patterson, Lewis
Beo, Z. Keehin, j. n. Blum, G. Foz, and j. G.Sides
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

pa We would call attention to the advertisement Of
Messrs. Hathaway & Co., Sugar and Molasses."
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Election of U. s. Senator.

BosroN, Jan. 1.-THE Massachusetts Legislature to-
day reelected the Hon. Henry Wilson to the United
States Senate for six years from the 4th of March next
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

Mexican dates to the 9th instant have been received
Moramon has been elected President by Junta COM
posed of Zuloagstas and Conservatives The dates
either from Minatitlan or Vera Cruz.-EDs Jour-.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

The CoALF1ELDs R. r. BIItwill be seen that the bill
failed yesterday on its third reading in the Senate by
the casting vote of the Speaker given against it, for the
to increase the debt ofthe
State. The of the bill, far the Senate
concerned had been regarded certain and this
like wet blanket We presume it can be reconsdered
again, and may yet be got through-we trust it may
Dnfln Journal 18th INST
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Congress.

WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. 18th, 1854. M.-The
Pacific Railway bill was under discussion in the Senate
yesterday.
The House of Representatives tabled the resolution
landing Com. Pauldng for his capture of Gen. Walker
in Nicaragua.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

The subject of education connection with the establish
cussed with much spirit last night the meeting at the
Commercial Bank Buildings.
DR.. G. W. Thomas, T. W. Brown, Esq, q. H. French,
Esq., s. Wallace Esq., Col John McRae and several other
gentlemen delivered their sentiments this very important
matter.
1t urged that whilst Wilmington in her enterprise in
matters relating to material progress has taken the lead
in the State she has been forgetu at least passive
garng the vital of Education Not that there
sted lack Of Appreciation for not only in our own city but
throughout the county of New Hanover there manifested
by youth and all intelligent families, strong desire to
locate Institution in Wilmington around which may be
attracted of high talent and experience in Tuition who
will be sustained by united and vigorous public spirit.
The private Schools and Academies in town are at least
good they in other places in like circumstances
but without dsparagement to them their teachers it is
considered most desirable that public Institution worthy
of Wilmington be established not only for own wants
but for those also of the surrounding district.
With climate and sanitary condition unequalled in the
State perhaps anywhere with the resolution the part
of parents and guardians to afford every needu encourage
men to maintain at home the best of nstructing their
children and wards all that necessary to fit them
any condition in fe say this enterprise must succeed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

CAROLINA Cry TIMEs.-We have the first number
of the above paper, just started at Carolina City, by
Messrs A. B. Chaplin & Co.. Editors and publishers.
The Times assumes no part in politics, leaving
the discussion of such topics to papers directly
connected with party organizations 1t is published at
So year, invariably in advance.
We trust that Messrs. Chaplin & Go. may meet with
success equal to their warmest hopes. We gladly
tend to them the hand of fellowship and welcome them
into the fraternity.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-14

n@~A Mr.. GERHARD1, a Trinity. Bay operator, who
sailed on the 9Th in the Pacific for Europe reports hay
ing left De sAUTy at Cyrus station, day and night
vglany noting every DETECTION of the galvanometer
So De sAUFY is neither dead does he Sleep since he
watches the galVanometer day and night" 's-'''1'