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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
Georgia Elections.

The Opposition elect their candidates to Congress
from the Sd and 7th districts The other Congressman
elected Democrats Browns majority for Governor
is said to be $4,000.
Snow AT SackvilIe.
SACKv1LLE Oct eth 1859.
There was terrible snow storm experienced here last
night 1t is believed the Steamship Canada has arriV
ed at Halifax from Liverpool Her news will be due
here this forenoon.
The Ffillbusters Arrested.
New ORLEANS, Oct. 9Th, 1859.
The steamer Panther her crew and the Fillibusters
at the mouth of the river have been arrested and
brought back to the city.
Later from Europe.
HALIFAX, n. S., Oct. 8th 1859.
The Steamship Canada arrived at Halifax on last
Thursday noon, with Liverpool dates to the oath ult
She is bound for Boston.
There every appearance of the settlement of Ita
ian affairs-probably by Peace Congress.
The Attic Steamer Fox, has returned with record
and relics of Franklins Expedition. Franklin died in
the year 1847. His Ships Erebus and Terror, were
lost the following year.
The Pope's health was in an alarming state.
NORFOLK, VA, Oct. 10th, 1859.
The steamer Quaker City, which left New York for
Havana on the 9TH instant. smashed her engine when
fifty miles south of Hatteras, disabling the ship. All
but twele passengers, who preferred remaining aboard
were brought here by the ship Dumbarton. No lives
lost The condition of the steamer is not considered
dangerous, unless violent storms should arise.
New ORLEANS Oct. 10th, 1859.
The leading FibusterS have been held to bail in three
thousand dollars each. Walker is not among them.
The schooner STAR from Mintitlan, Mexico) reports
that conspiracy had been discovered at the Capitol to
overthrow Miramon and declare for the Liberals.
LOOK OUT FOR CoUNTERFEITs-In one weeks time
gentleman in Richmond had the following notes, all
countereis presented to his counter either for change
or to pay for small purchases
Merchants Bank Of Newbern, n. g., $40
Bank of Wilmington n c., S.
Bank of Cape Fear n. c.. S.
North Western Bank of Virginia, 81 q $40
Bank OF Commerce, S.
If persons will be particular in taking notes, they
will themselves the trouble of having them returned
on their hands. Counterfeit gold 81 pieces and 25 and
80 counterfeit pieces, circulating freely about
the Streets and in large quantities ook to the money
you receive or you will find it worthless
Raleigh Standard.
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WAYNE CoURr.-A correspondent of the Newbern
Progress, under date of Goldsboro' Oct 7th says:
easy took place today resulting 10 his acquita Solic
tor Houston, the part Of the State was assisted by
Mr.. Dortch Counsellor the prisoner were g. v Strong
d. K. McRae and Jas. 81. Everett, Esqrs.
The affair occurred during the summer at or near
grocery kept by Tadlock, the line of the Rail-
road some distance below Goldsboro'.
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A CARD,

MR.. ALEXANDER informs the public of Will ~
XI mington and its vicinity aud the surrounding SM
counties generally he has arrangements -
with rsclass American Manufacturers of JEWELRY and
SILVERWA ARE in all its branches Mr.. ALEXANDER will
continue the JEWEIRY BUSINESS in Wilmington per7nd-
nenLy! Mr.. ALEXANDER guarantees every article he
sells to be made of the best of GOLD and again informs the
public that he is determined sell Plated Jewelry
Gilt Goods of any description. He endeavors to outlve
all false reports about his selling goods under false preten
tons from the Underground Railroad which put forth
hure him ia his business Since he begun, he has and
will outve all such base fasehoods He has been in the
Jewery bushes since he Is years DID, has kept first
class Jewery Store in Broadway New York. and has sold
DIAMONDS, and GOLD WATCHES, &C., &C., many of
our first citizens in Whining when in New York, and
hopes that all good and sensible citizens VIII not believe
such false malicious reports have been circulated about
him.
ISAAC ALEXANDER,
Jeweller & Watch Maker,
Wilmington, N. G.
Sept 20, 1859 l3&4-1m
a9- Herald. daily and weekly I'm.
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The Trennial Convention of the Episcopal Church
of the United States commenced its session in St Paus
Church, Richmond, Va, on Wednesday last There
were thiryseven Bishops present. including the Ri Rev
Thos. Atkison, D. d., of n. G. Among the Clerical
delegates from North Carolina were Rev. R. S. Mason
d. D., r. B. Drane, D. D., A. A. Watson and J. B
Cheshire.
The opening sermon was delivered by Bishop Otey
of Tennessee.
Bishop Meade, of Virginia. presides by seniority over
the House of Bishops and the Rev DR.. Bach again
chosen Secretary.
The House of Clerical and Lay Deputies, composed
of four clergy and four lay delegates from each docess
then organized by selecting Rev Dr. Hone secretary.
RICHMOND, Oct 6-Tbe general Episcopal conven-
ton reassembed to-day, and proceeded to business The
house of deputies chiefly engaged in referring amend
ments to canons to the committee canons.
Right Rev. DR.. Bnney, Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia
was formally introduced to the house
A motion to hold the next trennial convention at
Chicago occasioned a long debate. motion to subst
tute New York was lost but 10 final action was
taken on the subject
The committee on new diOceseS reported in favor OF
the admission of the diocess Of Minnesota.
AS the House of Bishops sit with closed doors, OF
nothing be known Of their proceedings except
as they transpre officially by transmission of the House
of Clerical and Lay Delegates,
BAPTIST STATE CoNvENTIoN.--Rev. Jas. Mcdaniel
gives notice in the Biblical Recorder that the 35th an
nversary of the Baptist State Convention of n.
will commence, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. Wednesday, End
day of November, 1859, in the town of Charlotte
he Introductory sermon will be preached at o'clock
p. NJ, by Elder j. S. WaIthall Elder T. J. Knapp
his alternate.
The Charity sermon will be preached on Sabbath, at
IL o'clock, A. NJ by Elder g. NJ. L. Finch; Elder r
f. Skinner, his alternate.
The valedicory will be preached at the close
u: the session, BY Elder L. Ihorne Elder NJ Bennett
his alternate
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WILSON OoUNTY.-The Wilson Ledger says As
an evidence OF the prosperity of country in every
branch OF industry we need only cite one remarkable
TACT We haze not single pauper in our County Poor
House. What other county Can boast of the same?
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REMOVAL!
THE SUBSCRIBERS have removed to No. % North
Water Street, formerly occupied by Joseph h. Flan-
ner Esq where they will keep always hand assort-
ment of CUBA AND NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, ST.
CARS, WESTERN BACON, PORK, BEEF, SALT, RICE,
&C., &C..
Thankful for past fayors they would respectfully solicit
continuance OF the patronage heretofore extended them
Oct. 4th, 1859. G. c. 81 W. j. MUNRO.
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Rssg Tie North Co'ot"0 University Mogo1ic, for
Octobcr, is Table 1t is embellished by por-
trait Of Rev. +. NJ. Hubbard, Professor of the Latin
Language and Literature in the University of North
Carolina. The Editors Table contains brief sketch of
Professor Hubbard's life from which we learn that he
is in his ifteth year, having been born in Hampshire
County, Massachusetts, IN January, 1910. He for
several years connected with Classical Schools in Mas
sachusetts. Entering the ministry of the Episcopal
Church n l84l he removed to North Carolina in 1912
and entered upon his ministerial duties Rector of the
Church at Newbern. His connection with the Univer-
sy commenced with the year 849 when he was elected
to the position he occupies.
Professor Hubbard is ripe scholar and polished
writer.
The literary contents of the present number of the
Magazine are varied than those of the last and
the number, thereby is improved. The autobiography
of President Caldwell engrossed the pages of the Sep
TENDER number too exclusively.
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LAW NOTICE.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE ASSOCIATED themselves to-
gether in the practice of the Law in the Counties of
Bladen, Columbus Brunswick, Sampson and New
Office Front street, second door South Bank of Cape
Fear, where one OF them can always be found
A. EMPIE: Jr.,
Sept. 28.-2Olm-5-3m D. C. ALLEN.
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$40.

$40.
THE $40 DOUBLE LOCK STITCH FAMILY
se SEWING MACHINES.
NOW ON EXHIBITION AT BARRY'S DAGUERREOTYPE
GALLERY, MOZART HALL.
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COMPLETE WITH THE TABLE.
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Patented January 4th 1859.
No Complicated Machinery-NO Getting out OF OTder!
ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR FAMILY AND PLANTATION USE
1000 STITCHES IN A MINUTE!
These machines warranted first class, and fully equal
to the highest priced machines.
OBSERVE We invite all to bring garment COARSE or
FINE, HEAVY or LIGHT, which we will make up at once
thus establishing the reputation of Machnesthe only
low priced machine yet offered sewing with two threads
and
GUARANTEED NO HUMBUG!
These machines will Gather, Hem, Stitch Fell in the
most beautiful and substantial Our new and i'm
proved hemmer will turn hem Of any width sttchng at
the same time without any previous basting.
We warrant these Machines to be just what we mere re-
present. and guarantee to refund the to any
who after learning their not satisfied with his par
gain.
H Testimonials be at the and references
given. E. T. BARRY CO.,
Propretors of the Patent Middle and Eastern North
Carolina, to whom apply for County Agencies
WILMINGTON, N. c., 18th July, 1859.
Messrs. E. I. BARRY CO. Gentlemen =
THE SEWING MACHlN. of Scovi Goodel pattern,
which purchased from you time since, sews with
its simplicity of construction and its adaptation to fam
lily The negroes and children about the house soon
quire knowledge of its and apparently as well as
the most experienced. have hestancy In recommend
ing it a useful invention.
July l5-46tf NJ LONDON.
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CTOKLEY OLDHAM constantly manu- kFR
- featuring the BEST FAMILY FLOUR, atIklA
the CAPE FEAR FLOUR MILLS, Wilmington N ~
c. For sale at the Mills and at their Store, No. South
Water street
In whole barrels and half barrels;
In bags containing one half;
In bags containing one fourth;
IL bags containing eigth;
They keep constantly hand the Mill and at their
store, FRESH GRO UND MEAL, HOAMLNY, CRACK
ED CORN, COW FEED, SHORTS, BRAN, &C., dc.
They also keep for sale
CORN at wholesale and retail;
OAT at wholesale and retail
PEAS at wholesale and retail
HAY at wholesale and retail
Marshals FINE SALT in sacks;
Liverpool ground ALUM SALT in sacks;
North Carolina FLOU on consignment.
July 6, 1889
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GUARANTEED NO HUMBUG!

NEW BOOKS.
D FCEIVED BY EXPRESS, AT KELLEYs BOOK STORE
II Henry ST. John, Gentleman, tale of l774 aud by
John Eston Cooke.
Life for Life by the author of John Halifax Gentle
man. Olive, the Ogilvies and Others.
American Wit and Humor, illustrated, by J. McTenan
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Later from Havana.

The Steamship Desota at New Orleans on the 5th,
brought dates from Havana to the Sd inst The Sugar
market showed some improvement. There was no poll
tical intelligence
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BeE~ A dispatch from Washington dated the 9th
inst published in the Baltimore Sun, says that the
government has received official dispatch from New
Orleans stating that the steamer Philadelphia had been
seized by the United States Marshal An answer was
Immediately transmitted directing the retention of the
captain and crew in view of judicial proceedings and to
hold the vessel which, if it shall be found she was en-
ployed in flbusteribg expedition, will be subject to
forfeiture.
The dispatch further states that the artillery company
from Baton Rouge was on the way to the point where
it said The 6busers have congregated ready to be
used by tie marshaas occasion may qure, in the effort
to arrest them Never has more earnestness been ex
hibted with regard to any similar expedition than in
relation to this one for the Illustration of which the most
vigorous measures have been adopted. So far the e
forts of the federal officers have bten successful and it
is reliably asserted that fer proceedings are altogether
satisfactory to the government.
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FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE RICE PLANTATION, situated in Bruins
N wick county, six miles below the of Wilmington
containing SIX HUNDRED ACRES, half of which is
tide swamp, $50 100 under bank and dtch lies
well and is very rch being mostly cane brake. good
two story DWELL House. containing eight rooms, with
fire place in each Barn and Threshing Machine &c. the
premises family of young Negroes would be taken in
part payment. Those DESTROYS of purchasing will do well
to inspect the premises Address Whitevile, n G.
CALVIN HAYNES;
or D. PIGOPT, Wilmington N. C.
Sept. 10, 1852 5-tf--3-tf.
Georgetown Co. Pee Dee Times copy weeks and
bill to this office.
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CLoAKs AND sHAwLs.


WE HAVE ON EXHIBITION now large assortment
w of CLOAKS of importation, of which we
only give few names such the Gabrielle, Norma, Au
Ia Venitienne Mainenon Sampler Racine Monza, Cosme
Nanteul Argentine Parme Bolzamo, Bada, Courcelles
Taglo, Musuman, Verney, Nouveante, Nalenne, Conde
Voontare, Luxembourg, Rachelle Borg Arinaignac, Elk
celence, Cavour Cloaks. Also fine assortment OF Shaws
S. B. KAHNWEILER, q co.
Oct. 10. BA Old Stand, Corner Store.
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OUR ASSORTMENT OF BOYS AND NEWS WEAR
ELANNELS, SHIRTINGS, DOMESTICS, BLANKETS &
KERSEYS is complete and selling for New York retail
prices. 8. B. KAHNWEILER & co.
Oct. 6. HG- Old stand Corner Store.
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HOGUE SENTENCED.-On Thursday evening Hogue,
convicted of the murder of Parish, in this City some
time since, sentenced by his Honor Judge Shepherd
to be hanged Friday the 28th day of this month
We learn that petitions being gotten up, to be pre-
sented to the Governor, praying for pardon.
Ralegh Standard, 9Th INST
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-four Approximations to the 100000 of 5000 each of
s4OO $4,000 Of s4O0to 100000 of $500 to $4,000;
of $500 to SO co.,
Whole Tickets $40 Halves $40; Quarters S5
Prizes cashed at sight at per cent discount
Bills on all solvent BANKS taken at par
drawing will be forwarded as the result becomes
known.
All orders for Schemes Tickets to be addressed
LOON RODRIGUEZ of City Post Charleston S. c.
Oct 7. 1889 1886 "
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Bs5~ The Opposition Central Committee for this
State have called for the meeting Opposition State
Convention at the City of Raleigh on the 22d day OF
next February.
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CAPE FEAR BAR AND RESTAURANT.
MEALS AT ALL HOURS
80 ~ WITH VIEW TO THE ACCOMMODATION
MLl of passengers arriving by the night lines, the
W. different Railroads, well as for those depart
ing the same and also the wishes of the public
generally the subscriber gives notice that hereafter the
above establishment will be open and prepared to furnish
meals and other refreshments at all hours of the night
well as of the day.
OYSTERS, GAME, etc., in season, can always be OBJ
tanned, served up in the best style.
R. B. BURNETT, Proprietor.
Oct 5th, 1852 26-6t-6-6t
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DEATH OF A NORTH CARoIINIAN-The New Or
leans Delta records the death at his residence the Bay
of ST. Louis, on the 10th inst of Hon. Robert \. Og
den in the fltysixth year Of his age.
Judge Ogden a native of North Carolina, of the
best revolutionary stock-hs mother, daughter of that
ardent patriot Governor Abner Nash and nece of Gen
Francis Nash, who fell at the battle of Germantown
while his fathers family of New Jersey among the
foremost in their countrys service in the of indie
penderce Since l823 he has resided in louisiana
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PARIS, SATURDAY.-The King of Belgium was to
leave Biarrz last night for Genoa where it is said he
will confer with several important personages. 1t is
supposed his journey is connected with the proposed
Congress at Brussels.
1taIv under Count OF Flanders is positively denied
LONDON SATURDAY AFTERNooN-In treaty with
Cochin China the French Admiral obtained four i'm
portant concessons-he exercise of the Christian re
gion a treaty of commerce; the cession of the town
of Segan and territory, and the recognition of the rights
Of the French to the bay of Suson.
The King of Prussia is worse.
The harvest in Belgium will be only two-thirds of the
average yield.
The Paris correspondent of the Times says that Cher
bourg about to be armed completely the war foot
ing, with rifed cannon for all the batteries
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A DUEL THAT DID NOT lake PLACE.-Un Saturday,
two notorious characters Capt DeRvere of the Bount
scandal, and Billy Muligan, who was driven from Cal
forna by the Vigilance Committee retired to the shades
of Weehawken, for the purpose of mortal combat The
affair grew out of bar-room dispute in Broadway, a
few days since, and resulted in the gallant Zouaves Of
fering challenge to Mulligan. The latter accepted
and PANIED for weapons, revovers place Weehawken
distance fifteen PAGES The parties repaired to the place
at the time appointed, when DeRivere demanded that
the distance should be thirty PAGES Not agreeing up
on this the matter was finally postponed for arrange
nent of preiminares.
Mulgan says that the Zouave got frightened and ran
away The Zouave says that his second could not speak
English and Mulgans second could not speak French
and so the prelimnaries could no. be arranged.
Ne,U York Sum-
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ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY

ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.
i He NEXT ORDINARY DRAWING OF THE ROYAL
Havana Lottery, conducted by the Spanish Government
under the supervision of the Captain General of Cuba will
AXE place at HAVANA, on
WEDNESDAY, October 19H 1859.
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BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF FINE POCKET
KNIVES,
MAIL SCISSORS G. Clips, Freezers Combs, Brushes,
~ Pormonaes, Fine Ivory Comb. Comb Brushes Tooth
Brushes Shaving Brushes Razors and Straps Pocket Fask
and Gentemens Dress Articles Furnishing Goods &c. of
every description at BALDWIN'S.
October 9Th.
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The Opposition elect their candidates to Congress
from the Sd and 7h districts. The other Congressmer
elected are Democrats Browns majority for Governor
is said to be $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1859-10-17

cd TO tell the count, the .confdsnt Of his love.
The CONT was very sorry, and really dd noe
know Whist to do for his youn, friend, but would
try 70 make the mrqulse relci T. .'
with asmiling air. He had kcu, I'd out an ex pc-
dent BY which tho American IN light overcome
the difficulty. He knew man, s,i agent VI tho
Duke Of Tuscany, who had q tish for sale II
Ts dcar, but thcn tho marqfise Wa enormous
X nch, and loved the young man ~ sincerely
that once he possessed this title che ws uld mar
~ the American, even II Il cost him o. his for
tune. Fired with the hca Of being n bic and
cspousing marquise, the young Osut hernsr
rlehed to the person indicated, and asked the
Pnce OF the wished-for titlo. Alss, II was ,desr
almost all the money he possessed was nsc,,asary
to buy it. lie hesitsted; but having agin
seen The marquiss that night At sotres gwen
by her, he signed cheque, and handed Il 10 the
seller Of the title, (who, by . wonderful coinci-
dsmee, happened 70 be st tho party) for tho
make him the happy possessor Of woman who,
although much older than himself was A mar,
quise of the haute no6iece.
He returned TO his rooms that night fun Of
hcpe and champagne, and sank to slumber mur~
muring the name Of his future spouse. IIe
awoke late the next day to find tho count gone,
having Just reosiyed q letter calling him to one
Of his estates in Italy. The young man cared
but little for tho absence Of the count; no few
to mcct his promised wife. Arrived at tho houss
he was informed that madame no longer lived
there; she hsd left In tho morning early, with
out saying where shc was going. Light dawned
upon the Yankee he rushed to his bankers
the cbe4ue had bcen presented carly in tho morn
irg aud paid but q few thousands francs ro-
rnaincd TO his credit. He soon asccrtained that
hs had been duped-his parchment was all that
remained; and upon opening tho ro,.ieat he
found 1t was fine photograph Of tho Pont Ncuf.
This week the young gentleman goes back to
the United States, cured Of his desiie to associ-
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Cabin Bsys Of tho Gsest E..ts =.

Two boys abscondcd from their homes In Lon.
don and joined tho great ship a. cabin boys.
1tcy, however, soem to have had enough u her
by the time she reached Por,l md, and ha wing
secretsd their kits, stole a small boat at Wey-
mouth, and actually put to sea In very rough
night upon the more chance Of effscting . land
ing, but where, thoy knew not. ihey were
thus exposed for two nights and day, and early
on ths morning Of Thursday made fresh Atsr-
gate, Isle Of Wight, In very exhausted condi-
tion. The weather was so rough thst morning
and the preceding evening that no one could In
due any II the bOatmen to 70 out. Tho appear
ancc, therefore, of their little boat (uot above ~
feet lonE surprised the village much, and ono Of
the county pOiios on quest ioning them, extract
ed the facts above stated. lie at once conveyed
them TO rewport for examination. The lads
appeared from th, ir den eanOr to DO most rsspec
tably connected, but what may most interest
readers Is the extraordinary pluck Of the whole
noceeding, for they must have been ignorant
of the entire route set Of tides, &C.,, the reaf Of
Hurst Castle, and ths ugly point Of the Nes
dies. aud last, not least, tho rocky little hay at
freshwa'cr, whsre, on the mornisg Of their ar
rival, the wstermen had drawn al their boats
up high and dry through tho violence Of the
surf.