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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

In the Daily Journal of Monday last We inserted
without perhaps as careful examination as ought to
have bestowed upon it, communication the sigma
ture of A Country Distiller" Indeed had we given
it careful reading, most certainly would not have
published it at ALL it makes charges involving the ac-
curacy of our market reports, which know to be as
carefully gotten up as reports be, and for the rel
ability Of which can vouch 1t further charges the
existence of collision between inspectors at the port of
Wilmington and town disers and that the price of
virgin turpentinc has been kept up nominay at ST. al
though in fact none brings that rate. Now these are
grave and serious charges and charges which ought not
to be lightly preferred against men OF character, we
know the inspectors and distIer8 referred to- to be-
The inspectors know their business as we'll as any SINH
lar body Of arc well qualified to discharge the dl-
ties of their station aud wholly above any dishonest
Or improper practices There is no such compact be-
tween inspectors and dsters our correspondent seems
to think There is understanding to fix one rate
nominal market price aud then sell at another, Each
and every inspector has sold virgin turpentine at the
quoted rates
To command the highest market price, however it
must be pure mcrchantabc virgin turpentine free from
discooration occasoned by burnt boxes bark or chips
or from dryncss, and must make Pale or No | Rosin
So far it fails in coming up to these requirements il
is subject to deduction, ana if it does not make pale
rosin it is certainly worth more than yellow dip OF
soft turpentnc for 10 spirits can be got from it
nor better rosin made Another thing should be borne
in mind and that is that virgin turpentine is peculiarly
subject leakage and evaporation and that to make up
for the loss this would occasion to the buyer deduc
ton must be submitted to- equivalent to the amount
such leakage or evaporation at the time Of sale.
We have from all the inspectors joint communca
ton protesting with proper spirit against the mputa
tons cast upon them by the remarks of A Country
Distier, and dscIaiming the idea of any collision be
tween inspectors and distllers OF Commission Merch
ants. We feel certain that correspondent wrote
hurriedy and could not have meant prefer such sweep
ing charges as his communication sets forth on the face
of it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
A Card.


MessrS. Editors: We noticed in your daily issue of
May 3D. the signature of I" A Country Dstiler,
certain remarks relative to the prices sales and mode of
inspection of the article of Virgin Turpent me- which
marks in their conception, are so repete with mlssate
ment vituperation and jealousy of Wilmington distlers
that we have thought it would not be improper to set
the gentleman right in the premises which he has so
broadly, improperly and grourdlessy assumed.
In the first place. he makes misstatement when he
says that the price OF Virgin Turpentine is kept up
nomnay by town dstiIers and in fact none brings the
price, So. Now we all stand ready to prove that each
and every one of the Inspectors has sold Virgin Tur
pentne from the opening of the up last Satur
day, the 30th of April for SIS per barrel the Turpen-
tine, of course to bring the maximum price, must be
merchantable arcle-an inferior article is not consider
ed merchantabe and is always subject to deductions
We doubt very much whether A Country Distiller,
with all his opaqueness Of intellect would be willing to
give much for Virgin Turpentne taken from burnt
boxes, he would pay for pure white article. The
ungenemany and insulting alluslon to compact be-
tween the town disers and the inspectors to fix one
price for the market price and then sell at another is too
contemplate to notice Any person who dares nsinuate
that collision has existed between the distilers and
inspectors usnuaes what every business man knows to
| be totally untrue.
We will, however, eniigh 4 Country Dstiler -
the subject of custom, presumDg that he ought to be
familiar with the law. The law recognizes but two
qualities of Turpentincyiz: Soft and Hard. Custom
has fixed price for mixed furpentnc which is one
fifth off of the price of soft Custom has also affixed
value to unmer antable Virgin urpeninc which value
is governed b he depreciation sustained by dscoora-
ton from burr Boxes, bark or chips or from dryness.
The high pr r,id for Virgin intended for that
tice OF Turp inc that will make pale CT n Rosn
and if does lot make such Rosin it is certainly worth
no more than Yellow Dip or Soft Turpeutne, for no
more Spirits be obtained, nor better Rosiu mad e
from it than from the Yellow Dip
We will dismiss the subject it being rather dc
scendDg from proper dignity to make any reply to such
will 10 doubt be able to take care of themselves We,
as inspectors, only acting in accordance with our
duty when defend ourselves from false impuatons
made through the public press by anonymous derac
tor of moral character.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
MAY 4th, 1859
tor of moral character.

May 4t0, lOOS
EURopE-By our our exchanges we have some furth-
telegraphc items brought by the Steamer North
Briton from liverpool Her dates are to the goth.
Parliament was prorogued on the 10Th.
The Queens speech says that dissolution lad been
resolved to give the country opportunity of ex-
pressing their opinion on public affairs and to give to
The dissolution could take effect on the 23d and
the new election will follow in few days, the wrts for
that purpose having been issued.
The English funds fell a on the 10TH under the in
fuence of the ministerial statement of the previous night
But subsequently all securities recovered, owing to
pacific article in the Moniteur Final propositions from
England to Austria touching the congress- were sent to
Vienna on the 10th.
An unfounded rumour was circulated in London on
the 10th that Napoleon's life had been attempted.
The Moniteurs article officially explains the basis for
the proposed Congress and the present position of the
negotiation. 1t says that France will willingly prove
her conclatory disposition, and promises to request
Piedmont to dsarm, on condition that she and other
italian States may be allowed to take part in the Con
gress. Everything usfes the belief that no further
obstacles will oppose the assembling of the proposed
Congress.
The King of Naples has parted with his family and
received the sacrament.
A seditous riot had occurred among the students at
Bologna. The troops were obliged to fire upon them
and several were wounded.
Sardinia accepts the principle of disarmament as pre-
imnary to the deliberations of the European Congress
Arrival of the Steam Frigate Fulton.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The steam frigate Fulton
from Paraguay, arrived here at to-day. All well
The Fulton brought heavy mail. She left Monte
vdeo on the 18th of March, and when three days out
shipped heavy and lost her quarter boats. The
steamer Water Witch, which sailed in company with
the Fulton, was considerably damaged in her upper
works in the same storm The Fulton arrived at st
| Ioth fho def op1 4
steamship Washington, bound to San Francisco. The
steamer Fulton and Water Witch left Barbados il
company, on the 23d. Heavy weather was experien
ced off Cape Hatteras.
The ST. Lawrence sailed from Boston about the Il
OF March. The Sabine was to leave Montevideo OF
the 2lst of March, with Commissioner Bowlin ant
the rest of the feet would soon follow All the vessel
of the expedition we're to return to the ports whenc
they sailed. The above intelligence is furnished by as
sistant engineer Burrow.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

INDEPENDENCE, No, April 30.-A gentleman just
arrived here from the Pixies Peak mines reports that
the emgants there and those along the route were en-
rolling themselves into companies for Arizona and
Sonora.
A battle took place on the I'd inst, near Zuni, be-
tween the Navajoe and Apacha Indians, in which ten
of the latter and eight of the former killed The
Navajoes also lost 1000 sheep The Zunl Indians as
sisted the Apachas.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

FIXES PEAKE GOLD MINES HUMBUG-A CORES
pondeu Of the Baltimore Sun, writing from St. Louis
Missouri says that the reported richness Of the gold
mines at Pixies Peakc in Kansas, is all sham got up
by spectators i'll town lots, storekeepers sharpers
sellers and little sprinkling of blacklegs
lie says that man could not make 30 cents day at
the mines
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
For the Journal.


W1LN1SGroS, n. e. May Sd, 1859.
MEssRs. EDITORS: The serious charges contained in
the communication signed {" A Country DstiIer," and
published in your paper of Monday be so fully and
thoroughly refuted by simple statement of the truth,
that am induced to trouble your columns with few
lines.
The entire quantity OF Virgin Turpentine sold here
up to 29th April at IS per 280 lbs is 1914 barrels of
which amount probably ninetentbs passed without de-
duction On the remainder deductions were variously
made of so cents to 81 so per bb The entire deduc
ton the aggregate sales of virgin made at So is
$2l6 75-all which on the remaining tenth.
This result will enable those interested to value prop
erly the statements of the Country Distler, whose
sagacity, combined with the watchfuness of the COM
mission merchants alluded to by him has discovered and
so thoroughly uprooted this mares nest.
Yours, &c,
A Town DIsT1LLER COMMISSION MERCHANT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

In consequence of the Strengthened condition of the
finances of the Government the Postmaster General has
decided not to open any of the new mail routes in the
States of Virginia, North and South Carolina Georgia
and Florida, authorized by Congress in 1853 The old
routes will be continued as heretofore.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

IA VIM. N. Friend, Esq, Postmaster at Peters
burg, Va died there at IL o'clock Tuesday night,
The Express speaks Of him in the highest terms.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

bsS~ The STATE " is the name of a new paper just
started at Elizabeth City, N c., by Messrs. J. w.
Hinton and W. H. Bagey. 1t is published weekly at
% year, and appears to be well gotten up It is OPP
position " in politics.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
From Kansas,
SECOND DESPATCH

The Locating Party-Ne,os from the Gold Regon-Ly'''
Lao IN Denuer City. L.
ST. LOUIS, April 29th-Advces from Leavenwor1
state that portion of the locating party which wa
dispatched by the Overland Express Company rearos
to that city yesterday bringing intelligence to the Sn
of April from Denver city. They report that the rHu"
is in every way adapted to the requirements Of travel
Grass, wood and water are abundant.
The stages which left here on the 18th had passed n
the head waters on Solomons fork, and getting along
quite well. ~
The accounts from the new mining region con I
encouraging. There is no diminutOn OF connuTp..
among the miners, and fattering reports continued
come in from the mountains The richest prosIs.~
were found in the vicinity of the South Pass and Az
paho but the ground was still frozen and the SHOWS N
heavy.
Three were Lung at Denver city on the 9n o
vigilance committee for murder, causing great eH' .
ment When our informants left, large numbers o
igrants taking the new road. The surveyors IN
estimated the maximum distance from LeayenWor'H "
Denver city at five hundred miles,
Martin Fields of this city is appointed poStn''''
Boulder city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
Arrival of the Steam Frigate Fulton.

DEATH OF A UNITED STATES CoNsUL-Demosthenes
Walker, Esq, of Vicksburg Miss, recently appointed
Consul at Genoa died at New Orleans on the 18th in
slant, of pulmonary affection
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

Carolina, aud describe tic said land as lyino !, -
State and county And the place where the hopsa s'
is still well known. And there is nothing to onnoso
this array of testimony and these facts but the
ing opinions OF General jackson from has oagn re;on
tlon, and the Surm1ses of those who think dHere~Sf-
from this array OF facts because they irish it be ob
arise. "'
Now, 1rho would have kaoucn the facts beq2 WI,
certainly they qco cere present and of capacity sucan
to comprehend them. Who neat would be most TEa
to kow them best Certainly his nearest relations any
neighbors. Well, uhot do they say? Why then a suo
land they lve principally in the State of South Carc
lina and an the very district of Lancaster which ,a
his birthplace, and therefore estying qgoiog tb
interest and iuclnetions and therefore likely M, 'e
state beyond the ruh) Gen. Andrew jackson was bo.
at the house of George Mechanic in the State Of No
Carolina. And so will every other person say who a
willing to believe the evidence of those best qualified ~
give it correctly. S. II. WALKTP "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

One OF THE JURORS DEAD.-Paul Stevens ESQ. one
Of the regular jury panel on the Sckles case died in
Washington on Thursday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
nIr. nlillcr,s Lecture.

Henry w Miller, ESQ.,, delivered his lecture Oh the
Eighteenth Century last night at ITALIAN Hall
before very intelligent audeaee, by whom the effort of
the gifted orator was duly appreciated Necessarily
much Of the discourse amounted historical sketch
compendium of the and women, d0ings and sayings
of the last century To impart to this anything of pic
turesque interest requires the highest talent for word
painting in many portions of his address Mr.. Miller
showed that he did possess this power and ELECTED the
admirng applause of his audience
Mr.. Millers address occupied about an hour and
half in the delivery during which the speaker COM
PEELED to adhere pretty closely to his notes, his pressing
professional engagements permitting him to devote
the time necessary to memorize it. To compare it with
Mr.. Evcrcts production might be invdious and could
hardly be just to either gentleman We would be forced
to dwell quite much upon the contrasts between them
as upon their rcsembances. 1t would be unjust to ex
pec from lawyer, actively engaged in the duties of his
profession that elaborate finish that find in scholar
like Mr. Everett with all the resources of ettered
at his command Neither could the gestures be as
fully regulated But for all that the fire of intellect
pervades Mr. Mier's lecture. 1t leaves the i'm
preston of strength and power It's illustrations are
forciblc and generally eloquent He draws pictures Of
the eighteenth century-of its and its transactions
which prove that instead of being as Carlisle charged
mere link uniting parts of history but having no in
teres of its own, it on the contrary emphatcay
great century, distinguished by the vast strides made
towards more proper understanding Of human rights.
England America and Europe produced great men, but
the central figure Washington towering head and
shoulders above all others because of his perfect purity
of mind and character-Doly Journal 4h inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

GSSy~Ihc Convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
Chur oh in North Caaoina commenced its sessions yes
tcrday at Goldsboro Wchave not received any report
Of its proceedings, but doubt shall have them in due
timc,--DnIy Journal Of yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
Clinton Female Institute.

meeting of the Stockholders of this Institution will
be held the 9th inst See advertisement in another
column.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
Trial for Slave Trading.

SAVANNAH May 3d.-The Wanderer trial cases were
to-day postponed till the next term of the Court on &C,
count of the non-arrest of Captain Corrie The three
prisoners in jail were refused liberation on bail
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
A Picture.

A Picture.
We found Oh our table this morning capital portrait
of the old Journal Office corner Front and Princess
Streets, opposite the Bank of the State.
Mr.. Willard by whom this view was taken, has our
thanks fer this souuenr of building long identified
with the history of our paper within whose walls we
have sat in summers heat and winters cod' in joy
and in SORROW for these changes to all in the lapse
of years.
We shall preserve this picture for auld lang syne,
and in long after years. should live to SUCH it may
call up recoections of pleasure or OF PAIN as either feel
ing may happen to predominant at the moment.
In a few months we hope to be in our and more
convenient quarters but shall doubt find ourselves
lingering involuntarly around the old corner where
both Editors of the Journal have toed away so many
Of the best years of their lives meeting perhaps much
success as they deserved maybe more for few are proper
judges in their own case
Mr.. Millards street views are very good and any
person desiring SUCH would do we'll to give him call
at the Washington House, Front Street, opposite the
Bank Of Cape Fear
ga The first of May coming on Sunday was OBJ
served on Monday by the young folks of Wilmington in
their various picnics and other pleasures of sport
The German Volunteers out for target shooting.
The main prize-a Silver Goblet--was won by Capt
ComcbIsen Several other prizes taken by differ
cnt members OF the Company. We learn that the shots
were generally good.
In the afternoon, large number OF grown up folks
went ont to Curries track TO witness trotting
match between Curries horse Tom Booker, and Grants
horse Buck The heats were the best three in five.
Tom. carn beat the two first heats with case the
other three heats closely contested. Tom by
previous arrangement had the inside track during the
whole race, and the The quickest time made
was 2l2-on the third heat by Tom and on the fourth
by Buck.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

A New METHOD OF PROCEDURE IN A SURF ~ If
of Gonzales county, in Texas who is equal enemy f
hard money and grammar, having aproper conlep ot
both and who lives as he says "doWn 10 inc rms
navigation, near Gonzales little crees WI. %V foov.
dry in summer recently delivered himself OF the debt
ing emphatic remark Eff owe man an y and be
aau na to neent b but po n out writ Level
my property ef don't make sacrament OF nm - =
id
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

We insert the following article at the earnest request
of the writer, who has urgently solicited space in
columns believing that by refusal to give him chance
to be heard an injustice might be done him.
In complying with this request, however, we wish it
distinctly understood that we have not taken any part
in the difficulties in the fourth districtthat do not
desire intend to take any part in them We can see
no good that grow out of them while It is easy to
understand that 7y large amount of harm to the Dem
ocratic party nd to individuals may be brought about
by mutual elimination and recrminaon between men,
bers of the party. The glee of the Opposition is a
sufficient indication OF how they regard all such affairs.
We trust that all such things will be promptly put an
end to by the patriotism and good sense of the parties
concerned:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
Municfnal Election.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3d.-The election held here to
day for the various municipal officers passed of unuSn
ally quiet and there seemed to be but little interest
the result The vote has doubtless been light one
SECOND DESPATCH.
PHILADELPHIA May 80 P. M.-trom the gene
raj appearance of the partial returns received the result
of the election is in favor of the democrats Is gen
orally acceded that DR.. James McClintock, democrat
has been elected City Treasurer and the democrats may
have majority in the councils.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06
Commissioners of Navigation

An election for Commissioners of Navigation was
held at the Court House in this town on yesterday The
following gentlemen were elected
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-05-06

R D r. c1 LsT's' Secretaries.
Der Lecha Caunty patriot. [volume] (Allentaun, Pa.) 1859-1872, 1859-06-08
6rDGcr Scrfauf opm bcrrlicb en-
pa1t , 1otte1t,

ouf j fentli d. CT 9 en b 1t.
auf 5rsitass ttn 24nen Sunt, INN II ll6r
Nittnss, iCQrn am G'aiibauIe pom Ystsr
y d ma II, in Der Stdpt Qllsntaun, Qs6a
GauntY, BTrntti6 pettluft wsrrrn,
13 9pt ten 0runc,
selraen in Der 2tnpsnirabt. ptcrbalb Der t2trn,
in Suo gBtCitbau 2aunihip, unp srGnScno an
bic Borough Qns.-12 rer SUItrn finp 20 3uB.
unp bic anpNs 80 SUP in Der 5rpnt, unp iinp
$50 SUP ttrf. Disirlbs aranS'n nTrpIi6 in Der
8rcnts an bic Ginbenitrabe unp apItd an cine If
fsntliHs @llrY.
@s III rirS prrtbpoGtrs Giscnttum uno Saufs
IuRisr lOlltsn pbne Grbl btrism Serfauf bstrrUb'
nen.
Die SsOinsunssn am Srrtaufstass unb auf'
partun9 pCn
9. S. 9a9enbub, 2ffi9nie,
Pcn Stttrr uRo 8uhtdrr.
Olat 25. na3m
Der Lecha Caunty patriot. [volume] (Allentaun, Pa.) 1859-1872, 1859-06-08
2 ri, grmmit,,, ouf bic serr6lebenen grtsn

3. Die COMMITTEE auf bic Srrfditoenen Irten
BON 9fsrpe, Waulttisren, Hincpirb, S9afs uno
Shpeins, III Defenders erIuat bas Slut cper bic
RaiIe Der pgi4isrensn Sbirre 5u bsridf6tSsn.
4. Die psr18iebsnsn Gommttesn mfrren Scr"
i6ii9 iein, baB lle sinrm uno pemIelben Artttsl
nift Swrt 9rdmien ;uerfsnnen.
5. gBenn rinem 9trtifsl einnal cine 9ramis
jucrtannt 1T, ptrb bic Committee penieben In ct=
nsr nusrmsinsn DarfsIIan8 nt4t msbr in Be.
traft nebmFn.
6. gGenn irarnb rin Nrtifsl esfunbsn rtrb. fir
prltsn feline YrGmit ansetctsn II, III Die betrGf.
fenee Committee nIuht, Iol6es Der COMMITTEE auf
,,nihtbsnamtc arttfsI'' gu brri4ten.
z. Die Committee ouf nAtbendmte artitfl
pirp IclGc 9rdmien SuerfrRnen ais te far latd'
lid era3tet.
s. Die psr1dietrnrn Gpmmittssn inb niutt
ale In rcIpIttpsn 6laIrn tpmmsnee artitel ju
nCtirrn, mS9en lIe 3u pranten Rsrr4ttSt istn orsr
nGt.
8. Die @lieber Der SerI6ieSsnsn Gummittcen
am erItem Gage, fno erIu6t 1b Su Seriammsln
in Der Salle Der @eisaihaft, 70 nabe um 10 ubr
Scrmitta9S ais mTBliA, UNI Su G'eIhGften gu
Ihrctsn. lnb es miro psle GOnfulicn perbGtrn,
prnn lie, ete ite BON SauIe reben. iit NIT elmer
Cite Der perf6tsbcnrn gIrtitel unp erbOtenen 9ra.
men. unter ben llstsrI6uftrn fir peIde ic crnarnt
lino Serlrtrn psroen.
10. Die Scrilsrr Der Seri6rNrnen Gcmmittfsn
finb tnllrutrt, 10 talp ais mBslid bre Sertte
an bic 8tVrirs COMMITTEE gu MAIDEN, ppu wrl6rr
bic 9r1men tetanrt semadt werpen.
II. Ollie GUmmilesu iinO autbcrTrt Yrrm.
tuns cher Diplomas fir ni6t euumerrts 9lrtitsl,
wel6e in tbre rsiprftiern Departments 9ebSren.
Su,usrtennsn, unp linp crludt sinen iepn iClten
Nrtitcl, ME er unteriutt wirp, nit cinem (X) Su
te5ei6nen, um pNmit gu psrbinpHn, ba6 Elm DR.
titcI ndt metr ols Ginmal n1pGttirt wirp. pur4
bic 9reeutipe Committee.
0eprBc Seiirl, Yrrlibent.
Jofbua 5tabIcr, SrrstGr.
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