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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-11

NELAscHoLY ACCIDENT AT CoSEY IsLASD.-Yes-
t.rosy afternoon, beiseen and O'Clock, a, Mr.
Wm. A. su alley and brother accompanied by t~o
Trends, were REFINING from of the upper hotels,
then attention attracted to sewers. persons stand
ing the beach, and upon making inquiries they a.
certsiDed that man sas drowning, short distance
from the shore and plsny TO be seen in HE struggles
snd although some seveu or eight men stripped,
and either had been in tie wsieg or were ready to 90,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-11

MAsoLED By MowIye MAcHIyE.-On lAst Friday
George T. shelmire, proprietor Of the Spread Easia
Tavern, a, Huntington Valley, Pa, me, With avid
accident, by accidentally falling over moving ma
chne While II wss in Otion. One u his hands was
cut entirely of above the wrist and the ehsr cut
through the wrist and the hand nearly OF.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-11

The Union An.i-slsvery Prsyer-aeeting whieh
wss TO have been held q, DR.. Cheevers church TINS
evening, is postponed til next Monday evening
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
The Outbreak at Harper's Ferry.

We give to-day the particulars we have at hand Of
the startling Intelligence OF negro outbreak at Harp
er's Ferry Virginia The news is very meagre OF the
causes OF the difficulty but enough is known to render 1t
certain that the naturally tractabe and easily governed
negro has again been nsgated to murder and rapne by
the deveish Vaccinations of white 1t is probable
that some negro stealers were trying to run OH
lot OF negroes and having been baked in their career
plunged at once into open revolt. Maryland, Delaware
and the northern part of Virginia, with the emil!
saries Of the Aboitonists who are paid by the Anti
Slavery Societies of London, and OF this CITY, we hdr
reason to believe that there regularly organized So
ctetv IN this city of negro stedlerS and that lnclud
MANI clergynen and laynen, and that eUen not teu
busi'less men contribute to fill ats treasury What IS
more we have the of Of the individuals re-
ported be engaged n this criminal business 1t would
starte our community to believe that men b atlng Oh
piety and religion could be deuded as to steal negroes
from their masters and nstgato them to murder rapne
bloodshed and every horrible crime in the decaogue-
But it verify is Gerret Smith not long since omih'
ously declared that the next move against " slave
ry would not be by moral suasion but by ope" 'nH
recton and doubtless he knew OF what he spoke. lhS'
too taies with the information said to have been re-
ceved by Secretary Floyd to the effect that an
MANNED by the AboltioniSts, would take place just
where it has occurred about the middle of October
Then, too how significant is the fact that white men
engaged in this affair led by that old traitor Brown
of Kansas 1t scarcely leaves chance for doubt tnas
the aiders and abetors of this open assault upon ne
peace and safety of the South base and mercena
northern men, induced by the money and rewards o. pe
cowardly Abolitioniss to involve the country IN all m
horrors of civil war They the disunionists OF the
North, so long bent on their dabolica plot of overnr
ing the Union and erecting Northern Republic wlln
William H. Seward its head. We believe there afs
thousands Of Republicans" who are bindy olloDanS
ing this party entirely unconscious OF Its Of Signs w
the opin IS and sentiments of its leaders, WHICH ""
publish to day and tell whether the outbreak at o.
pers Ferry has been directly owing to the eacr
of such men as William 81. Seward, Horace dIeSys;
Joshua r. Giddngs and other Republican eao ston
and think ?-Nsy York Day Book, 18Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
From the Charlotte Democrat.
WI. Char. & Ruth. Railroad.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders in the Will
mington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company
held in this place Friday last. DR.. Fl. H. Rob
nson, of Bladen, presided, and S. w. Davis and d. S.
Cowan Esqrs, acted Secretaries. 1896 Shares of
stock represented in person and by proxy.
The Reports of the President Treasurer, and Engi-
miles of the Road have been completed and that the
first section of p miles will be completed by the first of
| December next.
The former Board of Directors was reelected viz
II. w. Guon Of Lincoln r. Fl. Cowan, Thos. D.
Meares, A. II. VanBokklin of Wilmington Jno A
| Mcdowell, Bladen ; r. S. French, Robson Walter
! L. Steel Richmond S. W. Cole, Arson S. II. Walk
up, Union S. w. Davis, Meckenburg G. G. Hen
derson, Lincoln &c. Dickson, Ceaveland ); A. G. Logan
| Rutherford.
At subsequent meeting of the Board, the old Off
GERS were reeected-H. w. Guion, President D. S
| Cowan Secy, and Treas for the Eastern Division Y
A McBee, Treasurer for the Western Division anG
| John G. McRae, Chief Engineer.
! A resolution was proposed in the meeting of stock
holders authorizing the Company to subscribe $25OOC
Ia The projected Railroad from Charlotte to Staesvile
bu the meeting deemed it inexpedient to pass such
resolution at this time and it was therefore laid on thu
table
We learn that the Board resolved to employ large
force to complete the Road from here to Whining
ton within the next two years, well to have fifty
miles of it finished from this place West The friend
of the work much encouraged the prospect of
early completion of the whole line
4 The next annual meeting is to be held In Wilmington
on the fourth Friday in October, 1860.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

TIE DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENrIoN.-THE FAIR
No ApDREss-The Editor of the Journal sent US a
dispatch from Raleigh on ednesday stating tnat tne
Democratic State Convention for the purpose OF nom
mating candidate for Governor, and the appointment
of delegates at large for the State to the Charleston
Convention, will be held in Raleigh on the 9Th OF next
March. The City of Raleigh is much crowded with
strangers visiting the State Fair. Owing to the death
of Mr.. Outlaws wife, there will be no Agricultural Ad-
dress delivered this year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

s9 Dates to the lst instant from the Island of ia
maica have been received at New Orleans. The Legis
lature meets on the lst of November. The Island
healthy The late disturbances are OVER and all is tran
quill The Demarara authorities ale endeaYoring to in
duce white immigration from the Barbados.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
Later from California.

ST Louis, Oct. 18th, 1859.
The overland mail from California with dates to tbo
26th ult has arrived here Judge Terry has been ba
in ball. in the of ten thousand dollars to answo,
relative to the late duel which terminated in the doo
of Senator Broderick
The town OF Monte Christie has been burnt Loss Do
timated at ninety thousand dollars.
There was also fire at Diamond Springs LoOs
said to be fifty thousand dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

BosToN, Oct. 2OtL, 1859
The steamship En- o1'a from Liverpool with dates %
the 9Th nst arrived at this port yesterday Her nau
is three days later, but unimportant.
The conference at Zurich continues in session,
italian affairs are unchanged and unsettled NJ mn
ticular points of interest.
The erection of Notifications on the coast of Franc
continue with undated energy.
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Oct Sth, 1850
Cotton-Sales for the past week reach 81 900 ho,o
of which 5000 to SPECTATORS and II 500 to evro,
ters Fair and Middng qualities have slightly advanced
Inferior qualities are unsaleabe. The Brokers ora
Manufacturers strongly complain Of the sand and dust
mixed with cotton and have memoralzed the Chamber
Commerce on the subject They say that in the mas,
year their loss from this amounted to one hnnod
thousand baes-no quotations received.
Flour firm.
Wheat firm but market quiet.
Corn buoyant and all qualities have slightly advanced
under spectators purchases.
Sugar active but slightly lower.
Rice firm
Rosin firm at as. I'd. as I'D.
| Spirits 1urpentne steady at 35s cd. a 35s, 3d.
! Consols for money closed at 955s 953l.
New York Markets.
New YORK, October 20, 1859.
at the close yeserdayl
Cotton firm. Flour unchanged. Wheat advanced
| cent. Corn firm; Mixed 81 per bushel Spirits
1urpentne dull at 461, At cents per gallon. Rosn
dull at 81 So per barrel Rice firm at 81 AIS
| cents per h.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
The Harper's Ferry Affair Again,

The papers by the mail this morning bring no urth
er details relative to the outbreak at Harpers Ferry
Va not so late in fact received by telegraph
published yesterday.
1t appears from dispatch in the Charleston Courier
under date of Washington the 18th inst that compa
ny of mounted men, under the authority of the Pres
dedt, left Baltimore that afternoon to pursue the fug
tive insurgents in any State locality of the Union
The District Attorney left Washington the same even
ing to bring the prisoners to immediate trial.
We doubt not they will be summarily dealt with
the President seems determined to do his duty in thu
matter.
Gov Wise was at Harper'S Ferry on the 18th inst.
no doubt with view Of having thorough iuvestga
tion of the whole matter.
There was report in town this morning, brought By
passengers who arrived here from the North to the eec
that the negroes and whites who were pursued by au
thority of the President have been captured If this
SO, shall probably receive dispatch to that effec
tO-day.-Daily Journal 10th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

FRoN THE CoAsT-The schooner Independence bound
from Baltimore to Plymouth, N. g., with cargo con-
sstine of whiskey, dry goods &C., went ashore Thurs
bay afternoon, at o'clock, on Currituck beach.
Norfolk Argus, 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

STORE BURNT.-Wc learn that the store of Mr. n
Nick. McNeill in Moore county, was burnt on Thurs
day pght hel 9th inst Hsentires took ogoods togeth
er with his books papers, &c. were destroyed The loss
will be between four and five thousaed dollars on which
there was insurance 1t is supposed to be the work
TO an incendiary-Fd4etteuiNe North Cnrohninn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
The state Fair.

The Editor of the Journal is in attendance at the
State Fair. As matter of course he will give full
account Of the affair on his return home in day or
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

Bgg~ The democratic National Committee, of which
Judge Smalley, of Vermont, is chairman, and Hon.
Clement L. Vallandigham of Ohio, and Others sec
retaries it is said will this week issue official notice
for the meeting OF the committee on the 18th OF Decem
ber in Washington City, to fix The time for the meeting
Of the Charleston Convention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

Ia A Washington dispatch says that whatever
newspaper speculaons may be INDUCED concerning the
San Juan Island dispute, is known that both govern
ments are treating the subject in spirit of calmness
and there nothing whatever induce the belief that
the entire matter will not be amicaby adjusted.
The latest foreign advices from distinguished sources
as well as what has transpred in Washington strength
en- the assertion concerning the present state of the
ton"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

Ra~ We saw last week, report going the rounds
of the State papers, copied from the Petersburg En-
press, to the effect that Robinson Lakes Circus men
had got in to considerable at CASTOR in this State
We took no notice OF 1t at the time preering to wait
for the particulars. The Fayetteville North Carolrnian,
which paper copied the first statement into its columns,
says: reliable gentleman from Raleigh, who was in
CASTOR at the time, writes lengthy account of the
particulars which we cannot insert for want Of room
He writes us that the disturbance not commenced
by any of the in the employ OF Robinson Lake,
but by drunken man who determined to get it up.
They refused to pay their taxes to the Sheriff at
CASTOR or any where else. Mr. Robinson is we'll known
to the southern community and would be the last man
to raise row. The article is too long for publication,
especially as we remote from the place at which
the affair occurred We feel it duty to insert the
above inasmuch inserted the denunciatory article
about them. 1t is nothing but justice to Mr. Robinson
to assert that be has always behaved 10 gertIemany
manner whilst performing in Fayetteville"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
From WashinUfnn.

WASHINGTON October l8-The President and Secre.
tary of War together for several hours to-day
celebrating matters connected with the proceedings
at Harpers Ferry the result of which conference was
the sending of the United States District Attorney
Oud thither to superntend the legal proceedings the
premises.
The excitement which existed last night in Washing
ton and neighborhood has subsidized.
1t is said that the affair at Harpers Ferry is the first
of the kind which has occurred in this country in
voving at the same time both State and Federal iurS
diction.
While the State is effected as to slavery and locality
the general government is interested with regard to
public property it having exclusive control over the
arsenal grounds independently of the Sae also with
regard to the mails. Already in distinguished quarters
the question Of jurisdiction is discussed as Governor
Wise WILL it is said claim the prisoners held by the
o. S. troops to be dealt with according to the laws Of
Virginia In this the question of jurisdiction will
have to be dete rmined by the Judiciary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

B9E~ Later accounts from Western Texas represent
the Indians having become very troublesome, in con-
sequence of the withdrawal OF the United States troop
from the frontier.
SAD ACC1DENT.-The Fayetteville Observer of the
18th inst says Gro s., lovely and rstng LITTLE
child aged years, ii months and days, daughter
W. P. and Mary +. Moore, Of Clay Valley Robson
county, burnt badly the 9th of October, by
her clothes catching fire, that she only survived few
hours, when she released from all her sueriugs by
death.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

-" All my dear how came you wet ?" inquired an
afectionate mother to her SOD, why ma one of the
boys said darsent jump into the creek and by gosh
tell you amt to be dared.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

"a John Calhoun, President of the Lecompton. ~
IL convention died ct st. Josephs on the 18th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

Ra~ OoL Anderson, Maury and other filibusters are
unoergolng examination at New Orleans Nothing of
Importance has been elected. Fifteen deaths from fever
have occurred in the Charity Hospital.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

New YORK, Oct. l8-Advices have been received
from Buenos Ayres to the 25th of August but uu
important. The previous report of the appearance of
the Argentine squadron off Buenos Ayres and exchang
ing shot with the Buenos Ayres steamer, is confirmed
A Montevideo letter states that forgery of six mil
lions worth of land had been discovered there and that
the foger had been arrested He proved to be the cap
tain of Spanish vessel plying between that port and
Rio The discovery of the fraud had served to unsette
business affairs and create great upon the banking
house of Senior Mana.
Mr. Henderson, the British charge at Paraguay, had
demanded his passports in quence of the Camsad
affair not having been satisfactorily settled.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
Nicaragua Ftlibusters-sugar Crop, &c.

New ORLEANS, Oct. l8.--The examination of the
parties arrested few days since the charge Of being
connected with expedition for the invasion of Ncar
aqua, commenced under the order of the government
commissioners yesterday. 1t is not believed, however
that any convictions will be made.
Reports from the sugar making districts still
favorable, but it is thought with cooler weather there
ma Y be change for the better
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

ACCIDENT ON THE W. & NJ. R. R.-YeSterday
evening, after dark we think as timber train on the
above road was coming ill., when crossing the Bridge at
Brunswick river the COW catcher got caught in some
way, and was bent under the Engine. The fireman
(Mr Geo. Wikinsl becoming alarmed, jumped from the
Engine into the river and was drowned Mr.. w. was
about 19 years of age and native OF Onslow county,
We believe the loss of Mr.. Wilkins was about oil Of
serious nature that happened.
Daily Journal, 10th inst.
McKENNA's WHL.-We learn, says the Columbia
ta' ~ Guardian from private correspondence that
the Ordinary Of Lancaster District pronounced his
decree on the 18th inst, setting aside the Will of the
late VIM. McKenna, deceased This case has created
considerable interest. We presume an appeal will BE-
taken from the decision of the Ordinary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21

LATER FROM TExAs.-A dispatch from Augusta Ga.
dated Oct 10Th, says
Accounts from Brownsville to the 9Th, at New Or
leans represent the fever there having disappeared
The citizens have formed batalions to stand guard
nightly.
Accounts from Monterey to the 28tb ult. state that
Durango in the State of Durango, taken and sacked
on the 10th by two hundred robbers Troops had ar
rived and dispersed them, killing many. The army at
Monterey has pronounced against Viduarri, who, with
Gauzua had left for Texas
Marquee was defeated twice on the 10th near Qua
dalaara by General Ogason The Liberals under Mar
uuez had asked for renforcements from VOL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
General Convention of the Episcopal Church

RICHMOND, Oct. l8.-A long report from the CON-
mittee canons and the general theological seminary
presented. The house refused to entertain reSou
ton fixing day for adjournment A resolution was
adopted appointing committee to inquire into the ex-
pedency of efecting severance between the General
Convention and the General Theological Seminary.
The order of the day relating to religious liberation in
Cuba gave rise to long and able debate The resolu
tion was recommitted.
The House of Bishops have nominated Rev. Jacob
L. Clark OF Hartford, for Bishop Of the Northwest and
Rev. Henry Lay of Alabama, for the Bishop of the
Southwest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-10-21
CINCINNATI, Aug. 10th.

SRI lately received information of movement of
so great Importance that feel it my duty to impart
it without delay | have discovered the existence of
secret association, having for its object the liberation
of the slaves of the South by general Instruction
The leader of the movement is old John Brown late of
Kansas He has been to Canada during the past
winter, drilling negroes there and they were only
waiting his word to start for the South to assist the slaves
They have one fther leading men-a white man-n the
ArmOry in Maryland, where it is situated not ena-
bed to learn. AS everything is ready, those Of
tFeir number who in the Northern States and Can
ada to come in small companies and to rendezvous
at place which is in the mountains Of Virginia.
They will pass down through Pennsy lvania, Maryland
and into Virginia at Harper's Ferry.
Brown lett for the North about three four weeks
ago. He will arm the negroes and strike blow in a
few weeks that whatever done must be done at
once. hey have large quantity Of at their rem
devious, and probably distributing them already.
am not fully in their confidence. This is all the in
formation give you. dare not sign my name tt
this but trust you will not disregard the warning OF
: this account.
Gov Wise has offered reward of one thousand dol
lars for the arrest OF Cook and detectives are on every
road LEADING 20 Pennsylvania.
No GovorIIr.i funds were taken by the insurgents
However widely the instruction was intended Il
spread, largely the contributed, the tragca
conclusion of the emeute at Harpers Ferry completed
Ill ant Goon1 If oloroh han cba1
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-02-08
PROSPECTUS.
1NHE UNDERSIGNED propose to establish in the town
Il Of Williamson, N. c.. weekly paper to be called

TIME UNDERSIGNED propose to establish in the town
Il Of Williamson, N. C., weekly paper to be called
the WILLIAMSON MERCURY.
The paper will advocate the principles and policy Of the
Democratic party yet will always be found far indie
pendent Of sackles to follow principles wherever
their logical deductions may lead Irrespective Of ndivdu
al dictation. The times in which we live are rife with
questions Of vast moment to State and Nation The Union
which fathers made and cemented with their blood IN
made the object of attack by extremists of all sections
We be called upon engage in smother Pred.
question whether The Union Of States IL to
or be dissolved In the midst of such times is our iouua
have its BIRTH and with ardent desire for the honora.
it will stand opposed to extremes from Whatever source
tbey may arise The MERcURY its name imuora will
be made reliable and efficient messenger II will contain
the current Of the day. both local and foreeuA
por Of the paper will also be devoted to literature in
which department original articles will appear weekly.
tarush its columns: The AEscuRr will therefore be de-
voted to Polities News and Literature and every effort
win be made render it worthy Of county and Stale
FslIowC Citizens do you approve Of proposed under.
taking. If are you willing to do what you in
behalf? In order that We may consammate plans you
must furnish us such material aid and comfort as ws
sha necessarily require TO the members Of the Demo
critic marty not only this county, but in this Congress
siopal District We look with confidence for the support ws
sba try to merit We cannot live and labor without the
they viii not rse u the pttancs ask the price
or .hscrnt;on. We need at least five hundred gooa
nsvno subsbers 1t the outset to enable Us to pubsL
our PAPER 1t The low rates Of q per annum when paid IN
advance q so when payment aea!ea .n.ee moo,na
rnmher Of subscrbers fbe first number Of the AEscuRa
viii appear on about the fin. Sss 81 Essr RoE
ABNER g. WILLIAMS.
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