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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-22
Interesting Letter.


The Washington Constitution Of yesterday, received
here this morning contains very interesting letter from
Commissioner Bowlin to the President of the United
States 1t is dated " Paraguay Commission, Asuncion,
Feb llth 1859" and gives an account oil the several
steps taken by the commission and of their final result.
1t would appear from this letter, the great length of
which precludeS its insertion today, that the first
rival of the United States expedition in the waters of
the La Plata the feeling of the several States the
banks of that great system of rivers Of min
gled hostility and apprehension The Commissioner
found this the case at Moneyidco the Capital Of IRA
quay but after having obtained interview with the
President and explained matters tohim OF things
changed
At Parana. the Capital of the Argentine COnGcdcra-
ton, the Commissioner met Gen. Urquza, the Presi-
dent of the Confederation who offered his mediation,
which Mr.. Bowlin could not accept, but expressed a
willingness to avail himself Of Gen. Urquizas friendly
Offices
The U. S. Commissioner arrived at AsunciOn on the
oath January-found the Paraguayans cold and dis
tant-addressed himself to the Secretary of State and
arranged for an interview with the President-had a
very pleasant interview with Lopez who very polite
Commissioner also very polite, and Lopez was
very much fattered by the poteness of the Commits
sioner The President and the Commissioner met from
day to day and arranged things in friendly manner
By the settlement agreed upon we make new treaty
with changes liberalizing it. Convention to settle the
Cempanys claim ten thousand dollars to the family Of
the soldier killed on the Water-Wtch, receive a salts
factory letter Of regrets and apology for this affair." and
the treatment of the government agents with ia! per
mission to explore the rivers.
At the close Of the meeting Lopez made the Com
missioner little speech, thanking him for his courtesy
spoke Of Paraguay standing alone, and he, lopez
traduced by foreign ministers who created the Difficult
ties by withholding from him the respect due to his posi-
sion. Lopez at the first ceremonial interview met Mr.
BoWn with his chapeau under his ARM and not on his
head as had been represented to be his custom.
All the talk about the wealth, power or formidable
preparation of the Dictator Of Paraguay is of coprse
fabulous. The people were much alarmed at Or expe
dtiOn, and much relieved when peace 1Aade. The
State is small one, claiming some six handred thous
and inhabitants and having scarcely four hundred thous
and and they nearly all Indians Of the Guaranec race
civilized under the rigid rule Of the Jesus. They are
neither Industrious warlike people Their free
dom from revolutions has given them greater apparent
prosperity than their neighbors-ther country fertile
their climate delightful and their own dispositions light
hearted and ndoen and they seem to enjoy themselves
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msanthropic and those who are all sunshine and hap
pness those that born to laugh alike at happiness
and misery, who 60 through the world if sent upon
agreeable Grand and those on the other hand who
always look and speak if they had conceived some
dislike to the world in their infany and bound
carry their resentment with them to the grave with them
We meet with Of each Of the classes every day.
One we great as do the warm sunshine of heaven,
and we experience in his society the highest happiness
that life can afford the other inspires us with gloom
and ennu for msanthropy is the worst of all moral cpl
DENIES Shake off those averted looks and cold glances
man and put smiling face, and not act though
you saw enemy in every body who crossed your path
Instead of regrettng what you have not thank God for
what you have, and 60 your way rejoicing The man
to walk within the pilgrimage Of life is the whose
soul rises above petty annOyanccS and swhO, amidst
the present darkness can always see bright and glo
rious future beyond.
There are some men who never speak but to report
some ache or pain, to recount some sorrow. They
60 forth in search of sympathy, but think of i'm
parting it. They croaking about the Wretched
of life, and yet do nothing to diminish it they
dissatisfied with everything, and pleased only with dis
content. Whatever may be your condition, inwardly
or outwardly man, try to wear cheerful face. You
may be poor and obliged to work day by day, but re-
member the world is place of toll Millions who have
toied before at rest in the kingdom. Are you
abused? So was the most perfect man the world ever
saw. Abuse will not ure sterling character Harsh
words rebound to the speakers heart If you com
plain at every mishap, every SANDER every dog at your
heels, you will pass life OF misery. Cheer up, then
for the sunlight shines down upon us ALL The beaut.
full objects with which God has everywhere studded the
earth speaks tones Of happiness. Learn lesson from
natures cheerful face. We learn something about peo
pies tempe-aments in reportorial travels.
fo.J1
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BY TELEGRAPH
New YORK, April 18th, 1859-A.

NEW ORR, April I6th, I6oy-A. NJ.
The steamship Europa from Liverpool arrived here
this morning. The Derby administration had been de-
feated by large majority on Lord John Russels reso-
utions offered opposition substitute for the minis
teria Reform Bill It is generally anticipated that the
Cabinet will resign
The place of meeting of the contemplated peace Con-
gress is still unsettled.
The military preparations still continue.
The Paris bourse was firm.
The second Irish sedton trial at Talee had resulted
in the conviction of the prisoner who sentenced to
ten years penal servitude.
The jury in the Belfast case locked up. unable
to agree
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
sixth Congressional District


The Democratic Convention for the Sixth Congress
sonal district of North Carolina which met at Winston
Forsyth County on the 18th instant re-nomnated the
present incumbent Hon. A. NJ. Scales, by reclamation
r. L. Patterson, ESQ.,, of Forsythe having introduced
the following resolution which passed unanimously
RESOLVED, That we the delegates from the counties
composing the 9th Congressional District Of North
Carolina, in Democratic Convention assembled still adj
herring to the time honored principles of our creed en-
dorse the of able and talented Representative
the Hon. A. M. Scales and tender him our thanks for
the emenenty satisfactory manner in which he has dis
charged his duties and we hereby re-nomnate him
candidate to represent this District in the next Con-
greSs of the United States and we pledge to him re-
newal of our confidence and support,
The Opposition Convention which met at Wins
ton On the same day. nominated Gen. j. NJ. Leach, Of
Davidson, throwing poor Puryear overheard. Scales
had foored the COL badly, that his party friends
afraid to risk him again, so they took up the Gc.
RSs~ We can assure Our contemporaries Of the Fay
eteve Carolinia, that we have sort Of desire to
prOlong the discussion of the Convention question, Let
them review the history OF the matter and they will
that we did not commence t-that we did nos give Oc
casion for any Of the apparent bitterness which has
crept into it-that, perhaps had they fully examined
our position before attacking it, they would have been
saved all the trouble Of such controversy or discussion
and the painful necessity of replying in tone which
we never willingly adopt towards political opponent
much less towards those whom and arc anxious
to regard friends and eooperators Our replies have
in all cases been to the articles of the Carolnia and
drawn out by these articles. We commend the rule
avowed by the Corotinian to deal in matters Of
a personal nature. 1t is good and wise rule. If
they will simply take our words hereafter according to
their obvious meaning, and believe us to be plain good
natured straightforward Democrats with no uItcror
ends to serve they will be much the mark than
they have recently been and relations will then be
as we honestly and sincerely desire them to hcpcricct
Iy friendly and cordial.
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Coo1.-The weather may be 30 considered.
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LIVERPOOL, 4 PHI "a, Io0T.
Coton.-Saes for the week reached ca 600 bales clos
ed with an improved demand and active market at fully
previous rates. Liverpool circulars conflicting in
their statements. Some say partially advanced
1-l6 I'D. Stock at Liverpool, 327.o00 bales of
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
THEODORE PARkER'S
EXPERIENCE AS A MINISTER

WITH SOME ACCOUNT or HIS EARLY LIFE AND
ucATIoS THE MINISTRY.
Contained in Letter from him TO the Members of
the Twenty Eighth Congregational
Society Of Boston.
With the Farewell Letter Of the Society to Mr.
Parker and other Correspondence.
A volume has just appeared entitled " Theodore
Parker's Experience as Minister, with some ae-
count of his early life and education for the Min
istry, contained in letter from him to the mem
bers Of the Twenty-eghth Congregational Society
of Boston. Boston Rufus Leighton jr This
work will be read with deep interest by a large
number of persons beside the parish to which it
is especially addressed. 1t is dated q Frederick
sted, West End, Santa Cruz, April 10, 1884, and
occupies 100 printed pages. Mr.. Parker gives
history of hs life, reviews recent religious and re-
formatory movements in this part Of the country,
and relates his experience as minister The let
ter has the authors noted beauties Of style hia
biting sarcasm, womanly tenderness, masculine
vigor, extravagant statements, rare pathos, and
offensive comments on those who differ from him.
The tone is that of conqueror AMI hero, not of
man reviled and martyr. There is a great deal
of pluck in the work, and many Of those most Sc
verely censnred will find it entertaining in the
hottest day. OF course the sharpest things are
said about those who most nearly agree with the
writer, and against his clerical brethren lie
does not stint either praise celsnre IN his COM
ments men and opinions - Ere0ang Transcript
Bosloa)
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
MY BONDAGE AND MY FREEDOM
BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS.


vol, l2mo. 4G4 PIP, Illustrated Price 81,
postage paid.
1t reveals the mlseries of servile life with in
tense vividness and inpressiveness, that can but
tasten its facts and arguments upon the readers
mind as with pen of iron and with the point of
diamond.--Vt. Journal.
This volume, besides its many moving and
thrilling details, affords evidence OF most remark
able man. Mr. Douglass has emphatically made
himself. As writer and speaker he has but few
equals in the country Christian Adcocate.
1t presents clear and graphic picture of his
save-llfe from his earliest recolections, his escape
and his life since, including his experiences in this
country and Europe. No one will deny Mr.. Dou-
glass the possession of genus and character of
high order. He writes in nervous, clear, and
most telling manner, clothing his narrative with
intense interest, and conveying his moral impress
sons with vividness that leaves the reader
scarcely any escape The subject is deeply tragic,
and in his masterly handling, possesses
crossing nterest.--N Y. Evangelist.
We have before listened to the hornely tale of
the liberated slave, but it did not impress us as
does this narrative of Douglass, for the reason
that we were left to supply the commentary which
is here pressed upon us by one who has both seen
and felt what he relates. The story bears through
out the impress of truth, and the manner in which
it is told stamps the writer as q of genius and
u iiItuL---CHtU
The book is written with the happiest descrip-
tive power, with nerve and vigor Of expression,
and with richness of style 1t has an ample re-
source in phrase. great perspicuity, and musical,
resonating and halfrhy ythmic STYLE which reminds
the reader of the authors origin and Of the native
melodies of his The book manfests high,
and, to us, unexpected polish. The interest
aroused and kept up by perusa of this book is
of high ORDER and rarely degenerates.--Detro
Daily Adeertiser.
This is a splendid work. The personal worth of
the author the deserved popularity he has secured
throughout this nation and the universal desire
that prevails to have memento Of one of natures
will conspire to create an unpreceder y
ed demand for this book Wesleyan.
As an orator, the public here and elsewhere
have had abundant opportunity to judge, and We
suppose that none have ever listened to his grace
full elocuton, his cutting satire, and his frequent
bursts of eloquence without wonder that man
who emerged from the dense darkness Of slavery
after reaching his manhood--who, in fact, learned
his alphabet after coming TO maturity--could de-
serve rank among the first orators Of the day
Roch. american.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
gA Call for a Conventions

OF THE CoLoREp CITIZENS OF THE EASTERN STATES.
you to attend Convention to be held in the city
of Boston, commencing at 10 o'clock, ON Monday,
the 1st day of August, 1859.
The primary object we have in view is to take
into consideration the Moral, Social, and Political
elevation of those with whom we are identified,
and other States.
In all except five of the Eastern States, the col
ored citizens are deprived of the privilege OF vot
ing on equal terms with the whites.
Free suffrage is the basis of free government,
the safeguard of free people, the strength of the
strong the defence of the weak, powerful aux
iliaryito respecability wealth, and usefulness and
just in proportion as men are deprived of this,
they are shorn of their strength, and are subject
to poverty, disgrace, and abuse.
We are convinced, fellow-citizens that not only
our political, but our depressed condition in all
other respects, in the Free States, is owing in
great degree to the fact that we are politically
weak not possessing the unrestricted use of the
elective franchise. The national body polite sees
in us nothing to fear, and no favors to court.
We therefore urge upon colored men, in all sec
tions of New England, to evince their selfrespeet
and love of freedom, desire to promote their
moral social, and political elevation, by assem-
bling at the above time-a day consecrated by
the signal and successful example of Great Bri-
tain emancipating 100000 men, women and chill
dren in her West Indian colonies, and hence emf
nently suggestive to us to strive in securing equaG
ty to the halfree coored citizens of the Northern
States, and hasten the day of full emancipation to
the nation yet groaning in the Southern prison
house of our country.
We cordially invite our brethren from New
York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the far West, to
meet with us, that the cause of several griev
ances may be discussed, and the remedy sought
With the exception of Connecticut, the New
England States have nagnanimously acknowledg-
ed our political rights, and great progress has
been made in our moral and social elevation with
in the past twenty-five years. But let us, fellow
citizens, extend the words of encouragement to
our brethren struggling in other States, until the
rights of colored Americans shall be granted and
respected everywhere
This call issued by authority of public meet
ing held at Bethel Church, Boston, Tuesday, May
3, 1859.
Committee
WILLIAM WELLS BROWN, JEREMIAH HARVEY,
LEWIS HAYDEN JOHN J. SMITH,
WILLIAM c. NELL, NELSON l.. PERKINS,
HENRY WEEDEN.
MARK r. DEMoRrIE Secretaries
GEORGE l.. RUFFIN, I "'''
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
THE COL0RED PEOPLE OF CANADA
NOT STARVING.

Several weeks ago there appeared in the
American Baptist an appeal for the
Starving" made by Rev w p Newman,
on behalf of the people of Chatham, G.
W., in which it is stated that "There are
many persons in the township of Chat
ham, Canada West, positively in Starv-
ing condition. Many of these persons are
religious, economical and industrious. The
causes of their suffering are the failure of
their crops the past year, the hardness of
the times, and the want of labor, for
money or provisions. They have had no
bread for six or eight days-are existing on
wild green's like the beasts 1t seems that
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
Call for a National Com

vENr1oN-Ata Convention held at Montrose, Pa,
Sept 4th, 1858, the following resolutions were
adopted
Resolped, 1st That the improvement and ele-
vation of the colored race is an object that should
interest every philanthropst, and particularly the
colOred people of these United States
2nd. That in promoting this great object, re-
lance must be placed mainly on the colored peo-
pie themselves.
Sd, That we fully believe that education, intel
ectual and moral is the lever by which their ele-
vation is to be accomplished that while industry,
economy and temperance immensely import
ant, still education is the great instrument that
will render effectual all other means
4th. That as union is power, we would recon-
mend that general Convention be held as soon as
the way can be prepared
5th. That this Committee would invite the CO.
operation of all denominations of Christians, to
unite with them in calling National Convention,
to meet on the first day of August, 1852 at Har-
risburgh, Pa, and join in general celebration of
West Indian Emancipation.
9th. That an Executive Committee of seven be
VIII pu"cl vi tHcl huilpSA
as they may deem expedent, and to make such
arrangements in relation to the Convention as
their discretion may direct.
7th. That circular be sent by this Committee
to all churches and communities where eolored
people are located, requesting them to call meet
ings soon convenient, to appoint delegates to
this Convention, who shall present us with statis
ties of the population, Sabbath and day schools,
and of the general prosperity and progress of the
colored people in their vicinity.
8th. That all free colored persons in the United
States and all others friendly to the object, be in
vited to attend this Convention, to confer on all
the best methods to promote the best interests of
the colored race, and to adopt such means will
accomplish these ends
On notion ReSolued, That the following named
gentlemen compose the Executive Committee
Revs. Thomas James, John Anderson, VIM. San
ford, Burr Baldwin, B. B. Emery, Hon. VIM. Jes-
sup, b. S. Bentley, Esq.
In accordance with the above resolutions Ma
tional Convention will be held at the time and
place stated. A celebration worthy of the day is
expected and We trust that Convention will be
held which will do much for the redemption and
elevation of our crushed people.
All journals friendly to the cause are earnestly
requested to copy this call
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE PROVINCIAL FREEMAN
SEMI-MONTHLY ADVERTISER,
Is published by I. D. SHADD d CO.,
CHATHAM. G.. w.

TERMs-One Dollar per year, invariably in ad-
vance.
The " Provincial Freeman" win be devoted to
Anti-Slavery, Emigration, Temperance, and Gen
eral Literature. 1t will open its columns to the
views of men of different political opinions, re-
serving the right, as an Independent journal, of
full expression all questions or projects affect
ing.the people in political way.
Not committed to the views of any religious
sect exclusively, it will carefully observe the
rights of every sect, at the same time that a re-
servation shall be made in favor of an existing
difference of opinion as to the views actions of
the sects respectively.
AS an advertising medium vehicle of infor
nation on Agriculture, and as an enemy to vice
in any and every conceivable form, and a promot-
er of good morals, it shall be made worthy of the
patronage of the public.
All letters, to receive attention, whether for
publication or on business, must be addressed
postpaid, ]. D. SHADD, Chatham, C. w.
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
------------
MARRIED.

DouGLAss-HAMILToN.-I this city, on Thurs
day, June Both, by Rev. VIM. Morris, d. d., STE
VEN V. DOUGLASS to SARAH ANN HAMILTON, all of
this city.
CHAPMAN-JAY.-At the jay Homestead Bed
ford, Westchester county, N. Y, June 23d, by the
Rev. John Henry Hobart, ID. d., of New York,
HENRY GRAFTON CHAPMAN, Esq, of Boston,
to ELEANOR, daughter of John jay, Esq.
HowARD-JAcKsoS.-In Brooklyn, on Sunday,
the Sd inst, by Rev. James Morris Williams, j. P
JOHNSON HOWARD, to JULIA MARIA JACKSON, all of
said citv
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
egTwenty-Fifth Anniver-

sARY OF WEST INDIAN EMANCIPATIoN.-Grand
Stale Celebration al Genera, Nep Y0rk.-The
friends of freedom will celebrate this glorious
event in the village Of Geneva, on Monday, the
first day of August, 1859, at which time grand
enthusiastic demonstration may be expected in IA
vor of Liberty and Equality.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
|. Gun at daybreak.
2. Ringing of bells and firing of cannon at sun
rise
8. At O'Clock A. NJ, the friends Of freedom
will meet to pray for the millions in bondage, and
to return thanks to Almighty God for blessings
already bestowed
MARsHALS OF THE DAY.
Edward Johnson Marcus Sarsinet,
John D. Berry
At Ii o'clock A. NJ, the procession will be
formed under the direction of the Marshas, at the
High street Union Church, in the following order:
/. Grand Marshal and staff.
2 Martial Music.
g. President and Vice President, in carriages.
A. Orator and Reader, ''
D. Rev. Clergy, :"
g. Brass Band
T. Revolutionary Veterans from the Prison
House of Bondage, in carriages.
g. Benevolent and Literary Societies. in car
riages.
g. Committee of Arrangements, in carriages
10. Colored District Schools.
IL. Citizens and Strangers
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE.

The narrative of SOLOMON NoRrHRup, citizen Of
New York, kidnapped in Washington City in
1S4l, and rescued in 1853, from Cotton Plan
tation near Red River, Louisiana. illustra-
trations, 336 PIP. limo Price q, postage
paid.
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The volume cannot fail to gain a wide circula-
ton. No one can contemplate the scenes which
are here naturally set forth, without new con-
yieton of the hideousness of the institution from
which the subject of the narrative has happily
escaped--N Y. Tribune.
We think the story as affecting as any tale Of
sorrow could be-N Y. Esaagettst
Next to Uncle Toms Cabin, the extraordinary
narrative of Solomon Northrup is the most re-
markabe book that ever issued from the
American press. Detroit Irib.
He who with an unbiased mind sits down to
the perusa of this book viii arise perfectly salts
The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-07-23
spetiaI 0otites,
ENThe Young Mems Liter.

AIRY ASSOCIATION. of New York, will discuss, on
next Wednesday evening, 26th inst. the following
question:
(which would prove the most beneficial for
the colored children of this city-to be under the
instructions of colored teachers or white teach
ers?''
The public are cordially invited to attend, and
take part in the discussion.
J. BARTON, President.
j. J. WILLIAMS, Secretary.