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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
Later from California.

New YORK, JAN 28.-The steamship Illinois from
Aspinwa, with California dates of the 9Th, arrived
here today bringing the mails ST. 100000 in treasure
and 200 passengers.
Nearly all the items of general news have been anti
cpated The markets of San Francisco closed dull for
Atlantic produce and the stock of China and East In
dia goods was rapidly accumuating.
Gold dust was coming in moro literally.
The Presidents message by the overland express
received at San Francisco only two hours in advance
the copies by the Panama route.
The Fraser river mines looking up. The ice had
broken up in the river and the steamers were making
their usual trips.
A fracas occurred at Aspinwall on the 9th between
some sailors of the rgate Roanoke of the for
eign residents Not much damage however, was done.
The frigate Merrimac and the sloop-ofwar Decatur
were at Reao January lst. The latter was preparing
for cruise.
The steamer Washington was announced to leave
Aspinwall on the Goth for San Francisco via Cape
Horn.
The Costa Rican Congress, in extraordinary session
on the 3D. ratified the Belly treaty with slight modfca-
tons. Gen. Lamar's manifesto in Nicaragua had
created sensation throug hout Central America,
while the conduct of Mr. Buchanan toward the fIibus-
tiers was fully appreciated.
Dates from Valparaiso to the 10th, and Caiao to the
26th ult, received. Another revolution was pro-
crossing in Chilli and there was prospect that the ez
listing government would be Overthrown.
The Valparaiso MerCuriO had been suppressed by
the government and the provinces of Valparaiso San
tiago and Aconcagua declared to be under martial
law Several of the printing offices were closed and
large number of citizens belonging to political club at
Santiago had been imprisoned.
Two Days Later from California, per Overland MALL
ST.. LOUIS, JAN 3l-The overland mail from Cali
orna arrived here this evening" bringing San Francisco
advices to the 7th inst. Only one through passenger
came by this mail.
The Supreme Court had dissolved the injunction to
prevent the fund commissioners from issuing the bonds
of 1858.
Governor Wilers message to the California Leglsla-
ture is considered to be very able State paper
Business was dull at San Francisco. Liquors and
teas were sold at very low figures.
The Los Angeles Star of the 9Th of January men
lions the arrival of Capt Garrett with portion OF the
9th infantry regiment destined for the post on the
Colorado river Also, Of Col Beale, of the lst ORA,
goons who will the command of the reglmental
headquarters at Fort Tegin in place of Major Black
who will shortly depart for the East
Judge Watts, of New Mexico, came passenger from
Santa Fe in twentyone days. He reported that Leat
Beale would shortly proceed from Hatch's Ranch /"
Albuquerque where he would remain till spring Juoge
Watts says that the trip from ST. Louis to Santa eve
Butterfeld's mail route, although six hundred m h
longer can be made in sixteen days. The Judge n"o
crossed the plains seventeen times and he pronouoe
the route preferable to any previously Travelled
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
Mount Vernon.

In response to call from Mrs. Alice H. Dickinson,
of Wilmington, vice Regent of the Mount Vernon Asso-
ciation made on behalf of the ladies of the Association
in North Carolina, J. P Jordan, Esq, of Hartford, will
deliver lecture in aid of the Mount Vernon Fund at
Hartford, on the 18th of February. The intention was
to have the address delivered on the anniversary of Wash
ngtons birthday but professional engagements prevent
ing Mr. Jordan from complying at the time specified he
has selected the 25th, as already stated.
The Elizabeth City Pioneer states that strong efforts
on behalf of the funds of the Association being
made by the Ladies of Perquimmans county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
Mr. AIIen,s Address.

Since the publication of the address delivered in No
vember last before the Dupin County Agricultural So
ciety by friend VIM. A Allen, ESQ., of that county
we find that our high estimate of that effort has been
borne out by the opinions of all of cotemporarie by
whom reference has been made to it. The address is
marked by strong common sense and good feeling, find
ing expression in chosen and appropriate language
PORK MUST BE Low.-WHo CAN BEAT IT?-Owen
Alderman, Esq, on Moores Greek, New Hanover coun-
ty, recently killed very fat young hog weighing 455
lbs net.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
More Disasters from Hoops.

MACON, GA Jan. 27-During the performances OF
the Marsh Troupe in this city, on Wednesday night,
little Mary Marsh was burned so badly that her p6ysi
clan despairs of her recovery Her sister, Georgiana
and Mrs Marsh were also burned-the first one serious
y and the latter severely, though not dangerously.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
The New Mexican Mail.

ST.. LOUIS, January 3lst-Ihe mail from New M 1otb
leo has arrived at independence with dates to tne
instant ,o+
COL Bonneville and Superintendent Collins arrived a.
Santa Fe on the 9th instant having concluded teag
of peace with the Navaoes, the terms of when at
highly advantageous to the United States. Aeu''
Beale's party was at Hatchs rancho recuperatng +o
Richard Owen, merchant died at Santa re on 'uo
9th ult Mr.. Perkins and Senior Juan Landoval nav
each submitted to the amputation of leg, rendered n
cessary by being badly frozen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

BG~On New Years Day, Mrs Rogers wife of Hen
ry D. Rogers, of Ettabawassee Saginaw county, Mich
gan presented her husband with four living and healthy
children and the Legislature of that State is gongSto
give her six hundred and forty acres of land Better
not, or all the enterprising women of the West will
be doing the same thing, perhaps going ahead of Mrs.
Rogers who is some"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
what's tho Matter .

Last Saturdays National Intellgencer contained
certain combinations by the Senate of the United States
on this day week, being Friday the 2lst. Among the
appointments then and there confirmed by that august
body" we find the following, to wit:
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS.
Granville r. Pierce and James Fulton, to be Pur-
sers.
Now we should like to know aOho has got our COM
mission? What surrepttious person is in the enjoy
ment of the perqustes and emouments of purser-
Ship for we feel bound to state with the most lugubrous
emphasis and the most subdued but intense vehemence
that we the rightu owner have failed to receive either
commission, profits or emoluments We have waited
whole have been patient until patience has
ed to be virtue and still have heard nothing to satisfy
US that somebody is not tresspassng on our manor,
drawing our pay eating our dinners and drinking our
lemonade There must Fbe screw loose somewhere.
It cannot be that there is another person of the
name-perhaps the envabe possessor of dear wife and
seven little responsibilities. If so-we we have de-
sire to rob him of the pursershp Of the other blessings
of Providence for doubt, he is clever fellow and
deserves them ALL We trust friend Pierce has not
found somebody else to step into has shoes. We don't
know Granville T. Pierce, but take it for granted since
his name is associated with ours that he good chris
finds himself in situation, we beg that he will write
u.s. stating the fact that may condole with each
other and mnge the tears of mutual sympathy over
our common bereavement.
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at all.
Shakespeare
We qvere in that condition. We didn't want tive
didn't know anything about it, not robb'd at
all. We don't want it now. It wouldn't pay now
that there are no stealings We are only puzzled to
know acaarS the man that got t?-hars the partner
of precious and hitherto unshared name? We don't
want to get into such scrape as we did once some
years ago in town of this State that shall be nameless
We felt and no doubt looked as serious as boiled OWL
while massive pair of od trimmed spectacles added to
the portentous gravity of our venerable aspect. On
registering our name, were addressed by very res
pcctable looking citizen, who must have been a commit
tee of to insist upon preaching next Sunday
it being then Friday evening. We believe there is
ReU. James N. Fulton, very worthy clergyman hence
the slight mistake. We didn't preach, but when the
committee of one found how things stood, we smiled
socially. -Daily Journal 28th uh,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
- Daily Journal, 10Th Mt.

ia Report made by c. F. Fisher Esq, Pres-
dent of the n. G. Railroad to Governor Ellis, shows
that not less than $4,000 per will accrue to
the State next year from her stock in the North Caro-
lima Railroad This will considerably Tighten the bur
den of taxation. Mr.. Fist thinks that it will not be
long before the Road will be able to pay dividends of
fully six per cent all its stock The report is quite
sashng and spicy belonging to that class of literature
which may be called the poemics of Railroads.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

neAThe special term of our Court held this week,
has to end having disposed of several itgated
cases. yet left many others untouched because mposs
BILE to be reached An extra term of two weeks was
necessary and it is to be regretted that such term had
not been ordered
Of the efforts made by His Honor, Judge HEATH, to
facilitate the transaction of business and at the same time
to do justice to aof his courtesy, patience and i'm
Partially presiding officer, as we'll as his learning
and ability Jurist every member of the bar speaks
in the highest terms Few men have made a stronger
or better impression than Judge HEATH.
- DaaLV Journal 29th ut
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
Death of an Eminent Historian,

Boston, Jan. 29.-Wm. H. Prescott, the eminent
historian died yesterday very suddenly from paralysis
his death.
We learn that the Railroad Bridges between Lincoln
ton and Charleston progressing and will be finished
before very long Rutherford Enquirer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

Bag~ We acknowledge the favor of an invitation to
attend ball, to be given at Pollocks hotel in Knston,
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings the 22d
23d and oath of February 1859 1t will no doubt be
delightful occasion. If possible, we should like to
visit the pleasant capital of Lenor but are hardly
the masters of our own time and movements
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

ELECTED SoL1cIToR.-We learn that the magistrates
Of Jones County have elected Geo. S. Stevenson, ESQ.,,
County Solicitor for that county, and that Mr. Steven
has accepted the appointment The people of Jones
fortunate in having obtained the consent of one
we'll qualified, to serve them.-Neacbern Progress
By the way, this reminds of something. One of
the friends met in Raleigh week before last was Mr..
Stevenson, looking we'll or better than usual We
congratulated him his recovery we had heard had
indeed copied of course in good th into our own paper
statement that he had declined being candidate for
reelection to the Office of Solicitor of his circuit on &C
count of the public state of his health We were glad
to learn that this was not so. That in fact it was
mistake his health being good it has been for years
His retracy from the solicorshp in pursuance OF
determination made and avowed considerable time
ago.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
DECLINE IN COTTON.

HALIFAX JAM 28th 1859
The Steamship arabia has arrived witheae wepk,
later advices from Europe.
The continental advices reassuring although cor
siderable disquetude still exists. Large Austrian rpir
forcements had reached Lombardy The financial 10
preston appears to have reached its eliminating point
The news received is chiefly of financial character
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. Is, 1859.
CoTToN-In consequence of the dsquietude in con-
nental affairs and advces of heavy receipts at Amer
ports causing holders to press on the market prices
have declined 116 I'D The sales for the week reach
$1,000 bales, of which 1000 taken on speculation
and $500 for export. We quote as follows Fair Or
leans, I'D; Midding Orleans, 67Sd.; Fair Uplands,
sgd; Middling Uplands, 9-l6d Stock at Liver
pool, $4,000 bales, of which 255,OOO are American
Flour dull and quotations nominal. Wheat dull;
southern white rs Is 3D. Corn quiet but steady;
mixed 28s yellow 29s Dos white 33s 33s. Cd
Rice firm.
Spirits Turpentine firm and slightly advanced We
quote at 38s. I'D. 4Os Rosin common, steady at S.
Sd. Fine and Middling qualities neglected.
Robbery of Adams Express.
AUGUSTA, GA, January 31st, 1859
Adams Express was robbed on last Friday night
between Montgomery and Atlanta, of forty thousand
dollars mostly in five and ten dollar bills Georgia and
Carolina banks. reward of five thousand dollars has
been offered for the recovery of the stolen money and
the apprehension of the robbers
Burning the Steamer North Carolina.
NORFOLK, Jan. 81, 1859
The Steamer North Carolina one of the boats on the
line from Portsmouth to Baltimore running in connec
ton with the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail Road was
burnt last Friday night off the mouth of the Potomac
River. An Episcopal Clergyman named Curtis, of
Chester district South Carolina and colored steward
were lost in the confagraton. The Steamer was in
sured for eighty thousand dollars.
| Later from Hayti.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. Sd, 1884. M.
Later dates from Hayti have been received. Com
mercia circles sustaining Gefard. Soulouque and
his army reported to be in destitute condition
Republican form Of Government is said to be popular
with the masses
Later from Utah.
A private letter from Utah says that the United
States Court finds it impossible to proceed with the
business before it, in consequence of the actous violence
Of the Mormon members of the jury. Martial law has
probably been established in the territory.
The proceedings in Congress yesterday were unimpOr
| ant
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
NV York Markets.
YEW YORK, Feb. 2, 1856

YEw YORK, Feb. 2, 1882. NJ.
Cotton closed at decline of Is a d cent per b.,
with sales of 800 bales; midding upands q u
cents per h. and sales of 400 bales to arrive at IL II
cents per Id. Wheat is firm; Southern unchanged
Corn firm at 80 IS cents for white mixed, sc cents
yellow, 80 "a cents per bushel There has been an
average business doing in naval stores without quotabe
change in prices Spirits Turpentine SO cents per gal
lon Rosin 81 IS per bbl
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

Death of Little Mary Marsh.
MACON, GA, January 28.-Little Mary Marsh aleu
on Thursday night.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

Hgg~The manufactures of the United States for the
year ending June ls 1850 are thus reported by the
q. S. Census taken nearly nine years ago, and
published
Number of manufacturing establishments, l23,O25
capital invested 1888, 345 35l cost of raw material
$500 822 number of male hands employed, 49,
1877 number of female hands employed 225 1922; cost
of labor per annum, $780, 755464; value of products
81 ,O19lO6616.
New York stood first in the amount of capital invest
3D. in the raw material consumed, in the number of
hands employed and in the aggregate value of products
Massachusetts, next, slightly, but very slightly
head of Pennsylvania. Then Ohio, then Connecticut
and New jersey Then Maryland and Virginia.
The Southern States took rank in the manufacturing
line as follows Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Ken
lucky Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Car
olina Louisiana, Delaware, Alabama, Mississippi Tex
as Florida, Arkansas.
The margin between the aggregate value of manufac-
tured products and the cost of labor and raw mate
rails is 1927 227 $780, which would give profit of fifty
per cent upon the declared amount Of capital invested
How far these returns are to be relied on now, or
whether ever they could have been relied on is more
than we can say; but the most liberal deduction might
be made and then argeper centage of profit be shown
Bgy@ We stated some weeks since that Sam, negro
man belonging to MIR. John Watkins of this county had
been killed by Mingo another negro belonging to the
same person.
| We learn since that John ?. Bannerman, ESQ, the
nearest magistrate acting Coroner summoned jury
and held inquest the body of Sam. The verdict
of the jury was the effect that Sam came to his death
by cut or stab inflicted by Mingo. Tie affair occur
red at the negro houses Mr., Watkins residence in
the upper part of Rocky point district and not far from
the North East River. Jealousy would seem to have
been the Immediately exciting cause. Mingo has not
yet been arrested.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
RALEIGH, SATURDAY, Jan. 29th, 1859.


The following bills were introduced BY Mr.. Gilmore,
to incorporate the Fayetteville Gas Light Company
by Mr.. Houston, to render valid the subscription OF
Burke county to the Western n. c. Railroad; by the
Committee the Judiciary, to facilitate the collection
of taxes on real estate
The following private bills passed To amend the acts
Incorporating the town of Trenton second and third
reading to incorporate the Educational Association of
the State its second reading to incorporate the Mont
gomery Mining Company second and third
Public bills passed on Concerning the Common
Schools of Randolph second and third reading to amend
the goth Sec, 45th chap. Revised Code strikes out
six weeks and inserts four weeks" wherever it oc-
ours in the section second and third the bill relative
to lighthouses and beacons the line of the Chesapeake
and Albemare Cana-second and third also, the bill
to revise an act incorporating the Wilmington and
Smthville Steamboat Company.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Last night was occupied entirely by the Fayetteville
and Coafelds Railroad. Mr. Lewis, of Nash, opposed
it. Mr.. Meares replied to him at some length. Mr..
Benbury also spoke for it. Messrs Lewis and Masen
against it, and Mr.. Mckay few remarks in its favor.
Mr. Benbury closed his speech by saying that whatever
might be his fate to coming back to the Legislature,
he should vote for the bill. Such sentiments coming
they do from young and aspiring man in his section
of the State deserve to be commended. There no
sort of chance to get vote -one of the speakers
said it not his desire intention that they should
get vote it that night It will up unfnish-
ed business on Monday.
To-day, no business was done before the Revenue bill
came up. That discussed for nearly four hours in
one particular aone-the paragraph taxing liquors it
finally amended so that the tax on imported liquors
is per cent total amount of value and per cent
on total amount Of value of home manufactured. No
other section touched.
In my report of yesterday neglected to say Mr. Moore
of Martin introduced bill to construct Railroad from
some point the Wilmington & Weldon Rail Road
through Martin county, to Suffolk, Va.
RALEIGH, Monday, Jan. 81, 1859.
The question of magistrates consumed over two hours
this morning.
The following bills were then introduced By Mr.
Mcdowell to amend chapter 100 of Revised Code, en-
titled Rivers and Greeks Mr. Turner, to submit to
vote of the people, the question of Convention to amend
the Constitution-aid on the table, by "a to Ia; Mr.
Gorre to amend the LIST section of the 9Th chapter
the Revised Code Mr. Leach, to charter the State I'm
provement and Relief Bank Mr.. Gilmore concerning
the Banks of Clarendon and Wilmington ; Mr.. Mckay
relative to public arms.
The bill to increase the Sinking Fund was discussed
by Messrs Bedsoe, Ashe and Pool up to the hour Of
recess.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
Later and Interesting from MexfcO-England an
France Threatening to take Vera Cruz and Tan

Later and Interesting from Observation-Disclosures and
France Threatening to take Vera Cruz and Tam
New ORLEANS, JAN 28.-The steamer Tennessee,
from Vera Cruz. has arrive with dates to the 25th-
The Spanish feet had left SACRIFICES for Havana.
The FL ProgressO quotes rumour that an American
vessel had threatened to blockade and lombard Ma
zaan for confscating the cargo of American mer-
chairman.
City of Merico, Jan. l9-Gen. Mramon's organ
states that Miramon would not accept the Presidency
favor Gen. Robes but that he adheres to Zovagas
plan.
Gen. Mramon was marching on the capital and had
ordered force loan from Guadaaiara including the
foreign residents, who paid under threat of expulsion
The press of the capital states that the French and
English ministers had notified the government that IN
less ST 100000 paid to satisfy the claims of British
and French subjects within sixty days their fleets would
take possession of Vera Cruz and Tampco This state
ment, however, is discredited.
The government palace at Guadaajara had been des-
royed by tie explosion OF magazine, and from to
two hundred persons killed, producing terrible
CONSERVATION.
The Liberals had taken Mazatlan, and Gen. Casmano
had fallen back on Tehuantepec.
Generals Bac and Coronado were before Zacatecas.
Gen. Mramon had sent men to its assistance, but it
was thought the garrison would be obliged to surrender
Gen MiramOn declared vehementy against Gen. Ro-
bles plan previous to his election but has been silent
since.
President Robes is still presiding backed by capital
lists, and is friendly terms with Miramon It is said
that if Miramon should decline for Gen. Zouoaga
Robes will join the liberals.
The English and French admrals have made formal
and threatening demand Gen. Juarez for the prompt
payment of the interest due on the English bonds.
Gen. Tracenz, has been released by Gen. Robes, a
ter years imprisonment and it is reported that he will
he made commander of the Vera IruZ
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04
The Rayti Revolution.

Boston, Feb. 1.-Palmers News Room has addition
al advices from Hayti received by the briggs Monticello
and Tarpaulin Cove, from Port au Prince to the 9th
ult But few collisions had taken place up to that time
between the Imperial troops and the insurgents The
Emperor Soulouque had advanced far as Moro, and
was medtating an advance upon St. Mark.
A conflict had taken place between the two contend
ing parties but there reliable information as to
which side was victorious. About forty of the En-
perors troops wounded in the conflict had reached Port
au Prince.
A republican movement was pending at the latter
place. and the Emperor had called for more troops but
could not raise hundred men,
Reports were current that Jacmel and Aux Cages had
declared for the republic The emperors forces do not
exceed 5000 men, and it the general opinion that
Gen. Geffard would be successful.
Business was nearly suspended both at Jeren and
Port-au-Prince, an embargo having been laid on all
coasting vessels.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-02-04

AsA. VIM. H. Prescott, the distinguished historian
died suddenly at Boston, Friday the 28th ult of a.
oplexy He was in his Gath year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-22

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The vieeroy Of Egypt bad lately NARROW escape we
going by railroad from CAIRO 70 Sues, the train b vlsA
be was travelling coming into COLLISION h thss coming In
tle opposite direction. mo vsoaroy highly naisusnt
q The accident, and ordered that The railroad eAs be
severely punished for their cArelessness aN