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

burnt at Is miles from Galveston Her passengers
and took to the boats, and after being out two
days landed Matagorda The yellow fever had be-
very fatal ston the deaths being about ten per
day.
The returns of the Florida election are incomplete, but
Mr. Dupont appears be certain of election Chief
Justice The popular decided opposition to the
annexation of West Florida to Alabama.
MISSISSIPPI ELEcT1oN-A special despatch from New Or
leans says that the entire Democratic ticket has been cleo
ted in Mississippi by majority of 10000.
WAYNE SUPERIOR CoURT.-The Goldsboro' Tribune says
There three capital tried Superior Court
last week SGdge ne nsu ~rd s Of
little of Mr.. Benz Herring aged years, on the llth
of june last The jury were not ana rs
should be granted, which was done.
The that of James Tadlock for the murder of
Barney Casey. He was acquitted.
The third was that of = Lewis for the murder of ne
gro man the property of Mrs Peel He was also Wbsn
he attempted do the negro resisted and under the
citement thus produced, Lewis shot him.
The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sn I'M
der date Of the 10th nst says that private letter from
London states that Minister Mr. Dallas is exertng him.
self to procure the recognition of the Mexican gov
eminent by England, while other prominent gentlemen are
similarly engaged
Until the publication of Judge Blacks second reply to
Judge Douglas, it understood that the latter would
without any reoinder from him, but since Judge Blacks
second reply Judge Douglas has commenced reoinder
j
Meantime volunteer reply Judge Black from one of Mr.
Douglas friends will be issued
Reliable received here from Monterey show that
Gen. Vidaurr deserted church party
ported An unpleasant difference of opinion, however ex
listed between him and Gen. DegoadO regarding admins
far known Gen. Wheat the only citizen of the
United States who has gone fight the battles of the ber
ais The invitation was extended to him by Gen. Alvarez
several months ago.
ARRIVAL OF THE SANTA FE MAn.-St Louis, Oct 10
The Santa Fe mail Of the 18th ut reached independence
| OtFrO, Porter CrenShaW
arrived They confirm e report of an attack on the mail
clothing, but did modest the mail which taken
forward by the next out going party The incoming party
found the dead bodies of four men to have been
Pixies Peak emigrants Two found subsequent
attack Oh the outward bound mail.
having to wait for train behind them. Having been
apprlsed OF the difficulties ahead by Mexican, they COM
bined the strength of the two trains which probably pre-
vented another attack company of cavalry had been
ordered to march Immediately from Fort Riley to chasse
the Indians
SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL CT1oN-Saronah. Oct: IL
The Reform Democratic Ticket has been elected. Mr..
Arnold, Mayor elect has majority of 260 votes.
The New Bamshre democratic State convention held
Concord, the 18th nst nominated Asa p Cate of North
to appointing delegates to the Charleston convention
| GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL CRURCH-
Richmond Oct 1.-THE Episcopal Convention
pied day with long debate the amendment to article
Sd of the constitution Finally the whole subject was laid
the table, Nothing else of Importance transacted
FRosT-The Charlotte Bulletin of the 18TH says that
erday morning frost made its appearance in this city and
surrounding country POtaoe Vines and vegetation gener
ally, was slightly injured.
The latest accounts from Mexico say that Mramon was
preparing for vigorous campaign and he threatens the
OF Avarado Gen. Alvarez had received supply of
munitions of war from New York.
The latest accounts from San Juan say that the
were preparing for permanent occupation of the Island
The board of health of New Orleans report nine
yellow fever that city, the Charity Hospital during the
week ending the 9th inst There to be fear that
the disease will become epidemic
The Charleston Couriers special says the
fever increasing at Houston Texas but that there
at Galveston There nine the hospital Of New
Orleans last week.
Gen. Twiggs has asked to be relieved from the
of the military department of Texas
1t reported that the Camanches and other Indian tribes
planning grand expedition against the northern from
tier of Texas.
1t reported that Collector Hatch has discovered secret
receptacle in the hold of the Philadelphia contain
ing boxes of musket, supposed to have been shipped
New York.
| TIE ATTACK BRowNsvILLE.-The mail brings some
further particulars relative to the attack by the Mexican
outlaws These desperadOes returned to Mexico the
The number of Americans killed by them was three
There were no American troops on the Rio Grande.
From Mexico learn that the church party are actively
engaged in preparing for the campaign They have already
threatened the port of Alvarado.
Letters from San Francisco report the yield the mines
very favorable. Money easier the steamer day
there large transactions in gold bars.
The American troops still continued their preparation
the government occupation of San Juan.
HEAVIEST SPORTING WAGER ON RECoRD.-Mr. Ter