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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
Important from Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-A special messenger, over
land from Mexico brings reports from Guyamas to the
25th of November.
The St. Mary's had arrived there. Sonora was agi-
tate in consequence Of intestine political animosities
The Captain of the st. Marys has released Goeritz,
an American citizen from prison. The Captain refused
to salute the local authorities would be pay the
tomary honors to Governor Pesquera, his arrival
who was engaged in against the State of Snaloa.
Information has also been received of the capture of
the city of Gaudalaxara by General Degolado one of
Juarezs commanders. The city was given up to pill
lage in retaliation for the assassination of Bancante
former commandment
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CARoL1NA-REpoRr OF Hon.
CHARLES MANLY, TREASURER THE BOARD OF TRUs-
rEEs-The resources of the University consist of 1000
shares of stock of the Bank of the State N. c. bonds
l Virginia do. 55 Wilmington bonds, $53,33O Sc of
individual bonds, $13104 86 of cash on hand in all
at par value, $190,935 81.
The receipts by the Bursar from the students for tut
tion room rent and contingencies during the year end
ing June, 1858, were $21,666 SO. Expenditures, by
the same $17624 IL. The receipts by the Treasurer
of the Board from all sources for the year ending No
the same, $l7383 80. Total receipts, 52,155 o.
Disbursements, $4,000 %.
During the past year students have recev
ed their education at the University, free Of all college
demands.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

A RUSSIAN ANEcDorE.-In new work, {" A Hand
book Of the Principal Families in Russia, just publish
ed by Ridgway, we find good anecdote of Crcassan
slave eunobled by the Emperor Paul. "After the cam
pagn of Italy in the year 1799 when Suwarrow return
ed to St. Petersburg Paul sent Count Koutasoff to
compliment the ustrous General upon his safe arrival
Excuse, my dear Count" said Suwarrow, old man
whose memory sackens !; reccoect nothing about
the origin Of your iustrious family, perhaps you got
your title of Count for great victory Il
was soldier, Prince" "Oh, then, you have no doubt
been an ambassador" "No." minister" "Nei-
ther" "What post, then, did you occupy?'' 81 had
the honor to his Majesty in the capacity of butler
Well, that is very honorable my dear Count" Suwar-
row then rang the bell for his butler and addressed
him" say Troschka, have told you repeatedly every
day that you must give up drinking and thievng and
you don't listen to me. Now, look at that gentleman
he has been butler like yourself but being neither a
drunkard nor thief You see him now great equerry
in waiting to bis Majesty knight of all the Russian
orders and Count of the empire. You must follow his
example"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
THE WELLINGTON JOURNAL:
WVfI1IaISeToN, n. c., MONDAY. JAN. ., 1859.
New governor.


On the LIST day of January Hon. j. w. Ellis was In
stalled IN the Cubernatoral Chair of North Carolina
recently occupied by Governor Bragg The transfer Of
Executive power being simply matter of course in the
ordinary routine of things passed over quietly and with
out excitement brief synopsis of the inaugural adj
dress of the new Governor will be found in the letter
of our Raleigh correspondent. A full report will no
doubt reach us in time and will be promptly laid before
cur readers The recommendations briefly limited at in
the synopsis given are in accordance with the avoWals
made by Judge Ellis during the of last summer.
Our correspondent says that the Governor cautiously
Voded stating which road to the Coalelds he preferred
AS there but road inclined to think that it
would perhaps be more accurate to say which orE he
preferred. a.
The very large majority by which our present Gov
ernor was elected-his great personal popularty-hs
strongly expressed views during the canvass will give to
his recommendations unusual influence and weight
which does not attach to the gubernaoral office per s
which really under our State constitution cothedwi
very limited measure power, being wholly executive and
in no wise coordinate branch of the Legislative power
which is essentially the power Of State. But when
issue has been made upon certain in the con-
vass before the people, and candidate advocating GER
tain course of policy is largely endorsed by the
popular vote, o weight Of influence is given
to his recommendations in favor of such policy
that can hardly fail to be recognized and cannot indeed
be Justly ignored Few Governors have gone into office
clothed with larger of this influence, and we
have the fullest confidence that Gov Ellis will exert all
the legitimate influence which his Office and position
give him. faithfully, fearlessly and periodically
The Legislature Of North Carolina will, we presume
reasembe to-day for the transaction of business, none
the worse for its brief recess Of the members
have had the opportunity of visiting their constituents
others have awaited themselves of the opportunity to
become acquainted with their felow-ctzens in other
portions of the State trust to the mutual satisfaction
of all parties. A few of the members favored Will
1nington with visit. We can only hope that they
were as avoraby impressed with place and people
we were with them good deal of business yet remains
to be done and no doubt all will seriously and earnestly
engage in doing it to the best of their knowledge and
ability, with their views certainly not obscured by
their brief relaxation and intercourse with their fellow
citizens
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

This tribunal commenced its session in this city, on
Thursday last Judge Ruffn appeared and qualified
as one Of the Judges The Court then proceeded to
lect Chief Justice, when Judge Richmond M. Pearson
was elected to fill that honorable position. The appli-
cants for license to practice in the County Courts Of the
State of whom there were twenty-five then exam
insd, when licenses granted the following four
Of the applicants being rejected:
James L. Ball, L. D. Starke Frank Vaughn Eliza
beth City, n G.. Jesse Wilson, Hertford Perquimans;
Nat Allen, Warren; c. F. Lyon, Hartford; Geo. W.
Blount, Nash Ed. Sanders Parker, Johnston Thos.
S. Kenan, Duplin; Lewis W. Howard New Hanover;
Allen B. Parker, Harnett Fl. G. Jones, jr., Rowan !;
Sam NJ Crimson, Newbern james Bula, ASHORE,
Randolph E. j. McIver, Moore Thos. N Hill, Hal
flax; George Gregory Greensboro; John Raston,
Missouri; P E. Spruill, G. W. Spruill, Warrenton,
n. c.; N. S. Patterson, Franklin.-Ral. Register.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
Later from Havana-RevOIutlO Antlcipated-Conl-
mercIal Intelligence.

New ORLEANS Dec. 29.-The steamship Philadel-
phia is below with Havana dates to the 25th inst.
The new Spanish military officers have made over
lures to the French gove to intervene to prevent
any revolutionary movement contemplated by the in
habitants of Cuba Concha has not been consulted in
the matter but there is good to believe that there
is revolutionary movement on foot among the people
of Cuba which is expected to break out there A
large number of Americans are now in Cuba to aid in
the movement and they confident of success France
declines to interfere A Cuban gentleman just arrived
from the Island says that the people and part of the
army ready for revolution, but they fear the inter-
vention of the European powers.
General w. S. Releau confirms tie statement that
strong efforts making by the Spanish authorities of
Cuba to obtain the intervention of France.
Commercial Intelligence, Dec. 24-Sugar closed quiet
but frmer, at 81 the stock in port $4,000 boxes
Sales of cayed molasses at IL Lard dull at II H.
Exchange on London l13. Bills on New York IL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

From the Boston Post.
Escape of a Slave-A Boston Police Judge q Wild
Goose Chase.
On Monday afternoon, with stealth and quiet, Police
Judge Russell, Deputy Sheriff Irsh several of the har
Dor Police and few friends of the black man, act
ing upon information received from Holmes Hole where
the vessel under notice had previously called went down
the harbor to the and there boarded the brig
" William Purrington, from Wilmington n O., with
writ OF ha6eas corpus to serve upon the body of u
gitive slave who had escaped by conceang himself on
board the vessel while at Wilmington. But, though
such flight had been made, the slave not found he
having escaped by unknown to the captain,
and the party returned to the CITY, The mate of the
William burlington furnishes the following account:
The vessel left the river on the 4th nst and on the
morning of the 9th, during the mates watch, negro
was found slowed away in the stewards pantry. He
ordered out and asked where he FROM and to
whom he belonged. He replied that his name was Phil
ip Smith, and that be belonged to the widow Smith
He said he had been board the vessel ten days when
discovered having visited the brig when she loading
in the river, and hid Himself in the pantry board
The mate Immediately told Capt Bryant of the presence
of the slave when the captain gave orders for the vessel
to return and land the negro. They bore up for Nor
folk with W. S. w. wind, and had got within five
miles of that port when the wind changed to NJ and
blew gale, which drove the vessel far out to Al
ter being knocked about in the gale for three days it
moderated, and they again bore up for the southern
coast and made Cape Charles but could not reach
folk on account of the head wind. Although the cap
tain very DESTROYS to land the negro he wished
to escape being amenabe to the laws of North Carolina
in carrying away fugitive slave yet he compelled
by head winds and scarcity of provisions to relnqush
his object and accordingly put away for Boston. The
vessel arrived off this harbor Sunday night and while
coming up she went ashore on Love's Island. While
the vessel ashore and before SUNRISE the slave jump
ed for the land and before be missed he had made
good his escape from the Island, by hailing passing
soop who took him board and brought him up to the
city. He has not been since by any connected
with the brig"
The captains expenses for the voyage were increased
5000 through his efforts to return the slave The
of the vessel made up entirely of coored men, but
do not learn that he suspected any collision between
| them and the slave.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

SUICIDE IN PR1soN.-We learn that man named
Whaley, confined in Kenansvile Duplin county,
JAIL for shooting and wounding Mr. Judge, one of the
patrol of said county, hung himself with his suspenders
on the Both ult. When the keeper entered the JAIL
Whaley discovered to be standing on his feet but
quite dead is supposed he committed suicide the
belief that Mr. Judge had died of bis wounds. Mr..
Judge at last accounts, still living and slight hopes
are entertained of his recovery,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
These be the woful days. the saddest of the year

These be the woful days. the saddest of the year,
and this first of January is unquesonably the day
which Job was born and which he wished to have
stricken from the calendar of the Almanac of the land of
W. What with negro hiring, and fearful looking for
of bill and bonds and the liability to have the deuce
pay, with many other things too to mention,
we wonder that people not ashamed to talk about
happy New Year, which is a barefaced humbug and a
mockerv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
Captain wilkes Report.

We republish from the Fayetteville Observer the let
ter of Captain Wilkes, to Hon. WARREN WNsLow,
containing synopsis of his forthcoming Report the
Deep River Mines. ....-... .-..-
1t is dated on the Oath and regret that we were
not placed in possession Of it. as we might have
been as with our facilities of daily publication, it might
have easily been before people several days ago.
The public has been very anxious to see it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
The Yatch wanderer.

SAVANNAH, (Ga.,) Dec. 29.-The case OF the Wand
erer being continued the first witness refused to testify
and was imprisoned for contempt Capt. Frazier, of
the steamer Augusta testified that he carried one hun
dred and seventy negroes within two miles of Augusta,
on the 18th of December. They unable to speak
English and he believed them to be Africans Capt.
Chrysy, of the steamtug Lamar, refused to testify
The case was continued. Numerous witnesses are in
attendance, and much interest in the proceedings is
manifested
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07


rates very little of the crop has yet been offered.
Flour is hardly article of export but neither is it
of import barrel of northern -four is now never
in Wilmington Formerly immense quantities of it were
brought on and sold.
We look to the Legislature for some avenue to
the Coaleds IF we can get it, then we see no reason
why Wilmington should not continue to grow and pros
per- nor why the State should not be benefited by her
growth and prosperity. Daily Journal, LIST inst.
IA The interest which our neighboring States, OF
South Carolina and Virginia, take in our affairs is re-
feshing, if not attering. and reminds of that solicit
tude displayed by creditor towards his debtor,
guardian towards his ward whom he designs keeping in
perpetual minority in order that he may continue to
employ the resources of said ward for bis own use and
behoof.
Of these socitous good neghbors of North Carolina,
Ex-Governor Morehead is the especial faEorite. He is
their prophet and the Daavle connexon his especial
mseion-the work which he is to efect-the new Cos
pei which he is to preach in order that Virginia and
South Carolina may maintain their favorite relation of
two States using for their enrichment the
of intervening strip Of land, put down on the
map as North Carolina, having the number of q. S.
Senators belonging to State with the legel status of
such, but in effect and through her fault so long
territory and sought to be again reduced to the
same position. The Columbia South Caroltnian says
truly that in that State the effort now being made to
secure charter for the Danve connection is regarded
with lively solcitude." No doubt of it. So it is in
Virginia.
1t is task alike thankess and proftess to impugn
the motives question the impulses of Individuals and
it is that would never voluntarily impose upon
ourselves. We regret that similar reticenee has not
been deemed necessary by the advocates of the Danve
Connection that their zeal should have lead them to
speak with harshness of their citizens other parts
of the State especially in this section accusing them of
beraty sordd views of interest etc. whiethe cry has
been taken up by others whose feelings ought to be
in common with those Of the people of their seaport
towns and thus it has been sought to get up hostility
against Wilmington, by accusing her of asking for eve
erything and getting it, too, although when the figures
Of what she has got asked for it will be found that
she stands among the lowest upon the list Of benefcaries
while she most certainly stands first in the amount she
has gUe towards developing the of the State
She does not claim to be the State but she does claim
to be part of the State and to have done nothing to
forfeit her rights such does she why patriot
ism State pride should her to defer to the inter-
ests of Virginia South Carolina towns, cease to
oppose projects intended to perver the internal improve
ment system of North Carolina to purposes and ends not
intended by its projectors but to guard against which
was one of their main objects.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
Later from Nicaragua.

New YORK, Dec. 29.-Advices from Nicaragua
port that Irssari has been recalled. Two Brti
ships-ofwar had arrived at Greytown. The Nicaragua
government was in fear that 500 busers were comir
down from California in the Hermann
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

b6F The Cotton shed of Mr. r. Anderson, at Colum-
bia, S. c., was burned on Wednesday morning. and a.
bout seventy bales of Cotton and head of Horses and
Mules destroyed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

UErTED STATES FUNDs-It appears from the Treas
urer's monthly statement that on the 9th December
the amount in the several repositories subject to draft
was 1851 $50 81. Amount at Wilmington, N. c..
$3,l09 &C. The funds are getting low The Secretary
advertises the new ten million loan
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

: AUGUSTA, December 31-A despatch from Columbus
reports heavy freshet AS the train approached from
Macon it fell in Randas creek and several lives were
lost.
The latest despatch to Adams Express says that
twelve persons were saved forty killed and drowned On
the morning train from Columbus to Macon.
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S324.o 600.
sORTEO NUMERO 6lo ORDINARIO.

-Four Approximations to the 900 of 5000 each; Of
t00 to $50000 of $400to $4,000 of $500 to $l50OO
of $500 to $4,000.
Whole Tickets $40 Halves $40; Quarters S..
Prizes cashed at sight at per cent. discount.
Bills on all solvent Banks taken at par.
drawing will be forwarded the result becomes
known.
81 All orders for Schemes Tickets to be addressed to
DON RODRIGUEZ of City Post Charleston, S. c."
December 20, 1885, 178d32ly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
More Africans Arrested.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 3O.-The Savannah Republican of
of this morning says that two Africans were in Macon
on Wednesday night, and carried to Savannah. The
Africans which were landed are en- route to Southwest
an Georgia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

STOKLEY 4 OLDHAM are constantly manu- r
- featuring the BEST FAMILY FLOUR. at [8A
the CAPE FEAR FLOUR MILLS, Wilmington n W7sSExKB
e. 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 nefourth;
In bags containing one-eighth
They keep constantly hand, at the Mill and at their
store, FRESH GROUND MEAL, HOMMINY CRACK
They also keep for sale
CORN at wholesale and retail;
OATS at wholesale and retail;
PEAS at wholesale and retail;
IA Y at wholesale and retail
MarshalIs FINE SALT, in sacks;
Liverpool ground LUJf SALT in sacks:
North Carolina FLOUR on consignment.
Oct. d.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

The Reported Revolutionary Movement In Cuba
The Difficulty b. tween Spain and Mexico.
WASHINGTON, Dec 3l-Late and direct intelligence
from Havana reterates that much excitement prevails
there concerning the Presidents message but affords no
basis for the belief that revolutionary movement is
contemplated The general tone of the advices is such
to the assertion that the intervention of the
French government has not been requested for any pur
pose.
While it is repeated that the authorizes at Tampico
have through the efforts of the Captain General of Cuba
satisfied the claims of certain Spanish subects-this
being isolated casethe additional statement made
that the difficulties between the government of Spain
and that of Mexico in fair way of early adjust
ment
From another source of information in this city there
doubtless good grounds for the recent teegraphic
statements from New Orleans concerning the ibuster
ing movements against Cuba.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

RS~The weather might hold up and be pleasant for
any length Of time before or after the first of January
but about that time it il bound to be supremacy uncom
Portable This present day no exception. 1t is cold
damp, chilly sloppy and, generally speaking mean and
miserable ... 80.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07
Fire and Loss of Life.

HALIFAX n. S., Dec. 29.-Five large buildings in
the same block with the telegraph Office burned
last night Two persons persisted in the flames.
At to-day there were no signs of the Liverpool
steamer now due with later foreign news.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

IA Mr. Geo. Fl. Kelley has sent US box of Red
Crayons, marked E. Faber, 1873 William Street. N. Y.
which we find very convenient for marking, directing
papers, ETC., etc. For sale at Keleys Bookstore Mar
ket Street
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

No. Another terrible railroad accident in Georgia
See account in another column.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
County of New Hanover.
TN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER passed at the Fall
Term of the Superior Court of Law, held for the County
of New Hanover Special Term of said Court will be held
at the Court House in Wilmington on the Fourth Monday
January next at which Term parties upon the State Docket
and their witnesses need not attend.
JAS. A. WRIGHT Clerk
By DUBRUTZ GUITAR Deputy.
Dec 9th, 1858. 94-6w-d&W
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A BARGAIN.

sSss HAVING DETERMINED TO MOVE WEST, l -
60 offer for sale all my LANDSn this County, viz: I;M
- 400 acres where now live, adjoining the town $500
Whteve, with about 100 cleared and in fine state
of cultivation 200 good Oak and Hickory and 100 Swamp
$40 acres from II miles West of the above and both
sides of the W. NJ. Railroad good Pine Oak and Hickory
about 100 Swamp, with tasks Of Turpentine small
the best the County for Store and Dtery and
would make fine Cotton farm, in good hands, being beau
tifuy situated 531 a miles Southwest of WhteVe
Depot with about 200 of rich Swamp partly dched
it would be any inducemen to the purchaser would sell
10 LIKELY NEGROES all but young, of them men.
would take pleasure showing the premises to any one
wishing to purchase. CALVIN HAYNES:
Whiteville, N c., Oct. 2lst. 29-5tawt-8-f
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The Cuban Revolutionary Movement.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 29-It is currently reported
here that the emigration of Americans to Cuba has been
going quietly for months past and is supposed to be
invited by the revoutionsts. A secret agent of the
government located here is unable to detect any illegal
emigration
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

JUST RECEIVED
CR BoAES CRACKERS-Butter, Sugar, Lemon Boston
Ac Congress and Cup '
Is boxes Cheese-a tirst-rate article
10 bags best Rio Coffee;
10 barrels G. Sugar
For sale by LIB HIGGINS g. SONG
Dec. 20, 1858. S. E. cor Market + Second sts
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WILMINGTON BRASS AND IRON FOUNDRY AND
MACHINE SHOP.

FRONT STREET, BELOW MARKET.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER is prepared to furnish BRASS AMI
l. IRON CASTINGS, STEAM ENC INES, MILL
WORK AND MACHINERY of all kinds.
Old Machinery overhauled and repaired.
Will make to order Patterns, Ornamental Archtec-
tural and supply Drafts for all kind of Mach jnery
All work warranted as represented.
HBCash paid for old Copper Brass and Iron
Proprietor.
Wilmington June o. 1858 2461y431y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

RAIN AND FREsH-The long-continnea ro
produced heavy fresh in the Cape Fear We bear f y"
the passing down the river of portions of the Locks on9
Dams, one of which is said to have struck against %u
Clarendon Bridge with tremendous force but wtbo o
damaging it.-FayaerHe Observer, 3rd inst. "''"0u'