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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

INCOME AND EXPENDITURES OF GREAT An pcop
the f s9ss the s 5 SS
S,O9O053, thus exhibiting deficit of smOuns
balance in the Exchequer at the close of the yea"
ded about &c, 900 COO in round numbers Customs i6
57s, Excise, el9 O4l 900, and stamps Fl ann
lie debt cost the country, in the aggregate G
and the supply services, f37 6SS 1885, The army Fly
cost fl4,6757ls the navy 242 ana nI inc~
GUS civil services, (now formidable and yeai'
item), $7,369, 2l4.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

ALL OF A TREMBLE.-The secretary Of one of our in
companies says the New York Journal of Com
merce not long since advertised for bookkeeper and
received in response the following letter. which is
original and busnesske that we are permitted to copy
it, guide to other applicants for similar situations.
The writer thoughtfuy incosed leaf cut from an old
account-book sample of his work
BIC lager, Wilkes County, Georgia.
My Dr. SIR [ wanting of situation in book
keeping aud Mr.. Shrman said how that you would like
to get me into your office If please answer to oncet
send you specimen of my single entry, but keep
EN- double we'll l am all of Il tremble, having just
been licking a niger
From yours truly F. S. HIRsHFELDER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

The UNION.-The following is good one, said to have
been produced under the Immediate inspiration of drink
composed of equal portions of Monongahea and Bourbon
Inc union OF rye and the union of corn,
Their union with lake ice and river;
The union with sugar in one spacious horn,
And their unfagging union forever.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT DANvLLE, KY.--pMsbmg,
Feb. 23.-The principal part of Danville, KY de-
stroyed by fire yesterday consuming so buildings, in
Guiding three churches, the courthouse Adams express
Office the BattertOn Hotel and many of the leading
business houses The loss is estimated at quarter mil
lion dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

An author should always be careful not to mistake
vO!uminousness for luminousness.
The best way to condemn bad traits is by practicing
good ones.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

1t is said that the Tartars invite man to drink by
gently pulling his ear A good many of our people will
take pull without waiting to have their ears pulled
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

HONDURAS AND RUATAN.--NerU Orleans, Feb %
Dates from Ruatan to the 18th have been received
The citizens were making energetic preparations to
resist by force the ccsson of the Island to Honduras
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

THE LOST STEAMER observation-disclosures HUNDRED
AND SIXTY PASSENGERS LosT.-Hdtifar, Feb 25.-The
clearance of the Hungarian has been found. She had
three hundred and sixty passengers None of the names
has vet been obtained.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

DIssoLUrIoS IN CANADA Toronto, Feb, 23rd-A
very lengthy address from the Reform Association ap
pears in the Globe advocating dissolution of the
ion, and the establishment of two provinces,
with local legislatures central authority TO administer
matters common to the whole country and a written
constitution
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

ILLNESS OF Mr.. HICKMAN.-By private letter from
West Chester, we regret to learn that Hon. John Hck-
is in very precarious state of health. He came
home from Washington several Gays previously intend
ing to return Monday last but his ndisposition was
found to be serious that it deemed unadvsabe
to undertake the Journey and his friends are fearful that
he will not be able to resume his Congressional duties
for some time at LGacaSteTE(Pal En-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

ARRIVAL OF STEAMER BALr1C.-New York; Feb. &c.
The steamer Baltic, from Aspinwal, has arrived,
bringing $14OOOOO IN specie from California. Her ad-
vices have been anticipated. Senator Latham comes
naSS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

LATER FROM 1ExAs.-Ncw Oyieans Feb. 23.-Gov,
Houston OF Texas, has dispatched special agent to
Washington, relative to the state of affairs the Rio
Grande. Should thu United States Government refuse
to send force punish the Mexican marauders, it is
believed that Gov Houston will order cut the Texas
militia and invade Mexico
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

SEWING MACHINE CASE DECIDED Baltimore, Feb.
25-The great sewing machine of Singer VS..
Walm5ley, agent for Ladd, Webster & Co, this
morning ended in the u S. district court The decision
was in favor of the plaintiffs in all six Of the issues in
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

ALABAMA LEGIsLATURE.-Charieston, Feb. l4.-The
Legislature of Alabama has passed bill exempting
goods imported at Southern ports from taxation when
sold in Alabama. Also, bill to call convention to
reform the State constitution.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08
Initiation.

God has implanted in every person desire to be like
some other one We see this disposition even IN little
children See that boy lie has got his fathers boots
and hat See him trying to step IN his fathers tracks
See that little girl on the first day of school, She eye
ing her teacher She watches her gait her accent, er
smiles her mode OF dress Tomorrow you will see her
coming school Initiating that elastic step with her
clothes and hair all adjusted to correspond with the pat
tern.
This same disposition is by means less in grown
people. Every person has pattern, copy, before his
eye which he is endeaVoring to initiate. Hence what
We call fashion, prOvncalism style in dress, action, or
speaking. There may be apparent exceptions. Some
few try to act like nobody. They may be clowns And
yet even clown is very often trying to initiate some
other clown. So | think it may be laid down as d fact
universal that every person has disposition which leads
him always to keep his eyesome pattern for imitation
But this disposition, like all others is very often
abused perverted If there is anything bad in the pat
term anything detective wicked, it will sooner
be initiated than good traits. knew teacher, a cler
gyman who pious active successful, and even quite
popular but who nevertheless lad fault This fault
was only in When he stood speaking or preach
ing he would very much Of the time have one hand in
front pocket. And even to this day see some of his
students who are his admirers initiating their teacher
in none of his good traits, but in that solitary fault
In the eastern part of Vermont some twenty-five years
ago, there was female teacher, who very amlablc
intelligent pous and of course quite successful but
who had lust one fault, and that only in the
pronunciation of such words as had III them
the letter She lisped that was all. And presume
many one in every ten of her scholars, when she
came home, would say ycth hjr and no thu.
have heard the folwng story OF the boys in the days
of Jefferson That great man, time got him pair
of new shoes. lie went with them several days without
strings; which, when they saw the boys all around pull
ed the strings out of their own shoes.
And now since every human being Is too imperfect as
pattern Tor all others since every person must have
pattern and especially most persons arc more likely
10 initiate faults than good qualities, let give good
heed to the apostles Injunction when he says Be ye
therefore followers (mitator Of God as dear children.
Gods inimable pcrlcctons arc implied i'll the verse
preceding BE yc kind one to another, tederbearted,
forgiving one another, even as God for Christs sake
hath forgiven you"
Again If men will take us for their pattern let us
see to it that we are fit for such honor 1t is the
duty we'll the privilege Of every one so to live that
we can use the boldness that the apostle did when he
said BE yc followers Of me
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

The DOG DAYs.-Proprietor of the Dog-Has he
been bitin' you, sir? Victim-Oh! All Ugh -
Proprietor-Vell l tho't there was somethink the
matter with him, COS he wouldn't drink muffin for two
days, and so vOs iist a-goin to muzzle him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

LATER FROM CALIFoRNIA.--H Louis, Feb. 23-Ihc
overland mail of the 4th has arrived. Gen. Denver had
commenced the canvas i'll opposition to DR.. Gwn as
United States Senator.
New quicksilver mines have been opened since the
closing OF the Almaden mines and tons of silver
IN l0nc 10 San Francisco for assay.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

A MAGNIFICENT FLAG.-The splendid military com
pany, the Wilmington Light Infantry of Wilmington N
e., have through Maj Geo. w Talbot of tie Balti-
more Military contracted with E. A. Gibbs of this CT
IT, for magnificent company flag, present from the
ladies of Wilmington. On side is to be an eagle
from the beak of which appears " Mecklenburg Goth
May, l775 ;" below, Wilmington Light Infantry in-
corporaed 1853. God protect the right" On the other
side, the JOat OF Arms of North Carolina surmountcd
by stars. On the top OF the flag staff is to be meta
eagle of gold ire-glded. Col. Lilly is making spl :.
did flag belt of the finest material. The whole when
finished, will be the most splendid affair ever gotten up
in this city, the cost Of which will be over one hundred
dollars 1t will be finished by the first of March, and
will be well worth seeing by citizens. The COM
mander of the company is Capt E. d. Hail. the worthy
Sheriff OF Wilmington, gentleman in high standing,
and the corps learn is composed principally of mer-
chants-BQLtimore PATRIOT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

Many Institutions are improperly called Summaries
for they do not half teach anything
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

The New York papers announce the arrival at that port
OF the British ship Cambria Capt RUSSELL Greenock
Scotland Capt Russell the person who rescued Capt
Luce OF the Inflated steamer Arctic, with Mr. Allen of the
Novelty Works. and ten other passengers the 9th of
September 1854 and who after bestowng upon them the
hospates of his ship for two weeks, landed the party
safely IN Montreal A testimonial of esteem it is thought
will be presented to him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

Iowa DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNyENTION--BurltnS
tOn lore, Feb. 25-1hc democratic State Convention
at Des MONIES the 22d for the purpose OF select
inc delegates to Charleston. a. G. Dodge Ben. NJ.
Sarnucls, Ex-Governor Baker and d. .. Lynch were
chosen delegates at large Resolutions instructing the
delegates to vote for Judge Douglas were passed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

SHOOTING .AFFRAY.-On Saturday last, Gorrel Webb
free negro, was shot at Campbeton, in the abdomen
by boy called Monk Julian, from the effects of which,
it was rumored he died we have, however, heard his
death contradicted Fayetteville Carolinian, 22d.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

HANDSOME CANE-On yesterday, the palmetto
cane which we some time since stated was being pre-
pared by some of our citizens sent by express to
Hon. Mr.. Edmondson of Virginia 1t is a very pretty
cane neatly polished with gold head and suitable in
scrpton. 1t was finished by Messrs Cooper Gather
1t would have been more appropriate to send little
twig' a glove or gauntlet. Such present would more
nearly harmonic with the gentle rebuke which was adj
mlnistered to the Pennsylvania leader of the anciul CO.
hort OF eighteen million feemen with whom he threaten
ed the South with invasion and coercve retention with
in the Union AS testimonial response, however from
sympathzing Caronians this handsomely finished pal
Hletto cane is by no means amiss. We dislike to see
resort to violence. but this abuse of Southern men and
Southern States requires violent remedy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

HE NATIONAL REvENUE.-The revenue for the months
ending the 3lst of December exceeds by OOO the
same period last year. The increase at N York Jany
and February authorizes the belief that Secretary Cobb
estimate of $50 for the present fiscal year full
sustained and perhaps exceeded if the imports continue
to crowd in as recenty.-NeW York Tribune.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

THE COLLINS STEAMER ADRIATIC-1he splendid steamship
Adriac Tuesday started from New York on an excur
sion trip, to test Improvement alterations made in
her engines and mchnery She the light ship
the afternoon to send of her to the ctV
after which she again put sea- where she will remain for
several days. her owners getting the Adratic ready
for the new line OF American steamers between New York
and Southampton and Havre
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

IArEE rROM lIAIANA.-NclO Orleans, FED. 2I.-An
arrival here brings advces from Havana to the 10th
inst
The authorities at Havana have claimed military SER
vice from Spanish born American citizens and require
Consul Helm demanded the release of those from whom
this service was required which refused One per-
son paid the thousand dollars under protest The
rcspOnence in relation to the whole affair has been tor
warded to WashnQtOn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-08

MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTIONAL Detroit,
FEB. 22--Ihe Michigan Democratic State Convention
for the election of delegates the Charleston convention
to-day selected George V. n. Lathrope, ex-senator
Stuart Geo, W. Peck, ?. II. Reilly delegates at large
and eight district delegates The resolutions adopted
reairm the Cincinnati PLATFORM acknowledge the bind
lug force OF the decision of the Supreme Court, denoun
ccs John Browns raid, and charging it on the Republ
cans presents Mr.. Douglas the choice Of Michigan
for the Presidency denounces the present and past
State administrations
The convention fully attended and quite harmo-
NOUS in its action. The delegates elected by ac-
clamation, and the resolutions unanimously adopted
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-12-07
Condition Of Kansas.

The following arc extracts from letter re-
ceived by gentleman in this city from sou
Of Biddsford, now. and for Eve Yeas p.st q
resilient ofTopeka, Kansas.
Starving
Kansas Is now before the world with Is tale OF
horrors. soliciting the assistance Of their more
fortunate friends, asking for the bread
which IL necessary to sustain hE.
The sun never shone upon s,irsr country than
this, but this year the early and the latter
rains have been withheld. Sed time passed
the harvest time came on. and still No rain
The winds beltedby the burning sun, scorched
and wihered every green thing long before mid
summer. The natural result Of tAis terrible
drought, is famine all over the Territory.
To day the last crust IL eaten in many family.
and how to-norrow's hunger will be satisfied
is q matter Of uncertainty snd Ut terrible anK-
iety. The cry tor bresl has already gene mp
to Heaven from many starving ones Help
or We perish, Is the cry borne upon the wings
of the morning to the shores Of the Atlantic
| from this famine. stricken land.
| You cannot realize the extent 0f,his calamity.
Death will soon invade many hearthstones, I'M
less assistance soon arrives.
| Even in our own county ot Shawnee, some OF
| the people are reduced 10 the last extremity. l
have just learned that n family u few miles from
here were fosnd dead-iiisrdliy starved 10
death.
Thalleus Hyatt has just male m elaborate
report to the people Of the states relative to tho
condition Of this territory. Matters are much
worse than when he was here. Two months
have passed away, yet those who most needed
all have not received Il.
Many public meetings have been hell b de-
wise means for the immediate relief VI the sui.
fering, and, In accordance with the generally
expressed opinions Of these meetings and nj tho
request Of the Shawnee Relief Committee, adj
dress myselfto you ut this time.
appeal TO You and all who have sympathics
with the early settlers VI Kansas, In behalf OF
those who must inevitably perish unless assist
ance be procured and that right speedily.
know that the people Of my
own native state are generous. / know that
the cry OF the suffering ones will not pass nm
hee,lel by those with whom II has been my
greatest pride TO he ciassel. The Old PNE
TREE State will ever be remembered by me,
even as the wandercr remembers the old home
stead, under whose protection infancy merged
into childhood, and childhood into manhood:
know that you can and
will interest yourself and the people cf Bidde-
ford In this matter. Kansas Is q suppliant Tor
charity. Do I say too much when say knoD
that tie active bencyslehoe u the people OF
Bildeforl will respond ~ the CAV which 10
made upon them by On old citirrn In behalf OK
the destitutey
My friends Leonard Andrews, Daniel Sim
son, and T.. II. Ranks Esq. Of Biddetord, and
Moses Emery Of Saco, will undoubtedly assist
you in this matter, and you viii consider this
addressed To them In connection with yourself
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-12-07

to help himself, couldn't tell, but he seemed
to hurt himselfHt every fall.
At ten minutes past one. the referee. declared
Fitzpatrick the winner. O'Neil having In ruth
Ing and falling grabbed him by the leg, which
was declared foul. Sixty-six rounds were
fought In four hours and nineteen minutes,
probably the severest aud longest kgh, ever
fought In this country. Both were terribly
punished about the face, and Fitzpatrick about
his breast.
O'Neil seemed nearly exhausted when Oh.
rrferce declared the fight ended. yet he Jumped
clear over the ropes and back again, declaring
he had done nothing foul, tina, he 'eould fight
an hour longer" and SHOULD rather die than
be declared whipped" Hegrtsa severe whip
ping and loses three hundred dollars. Thus
ended the first prize fight ever fought In this
State and we trust II will be the last. Your
honored Representative hVm Bijdeforl must
exhibit his Characteristic energy In obtaining
the passage OF law prohibiting the convey ing
Of prime fighters into the State for the purpose
Of fighting. Amer all was over, your CORES
pendent carefal still to retain his hold upon his
pocket-book and watch until some distance in
tervened between him AMI the 'roughs," came
away moraliring, but he won't attempt to tell
his thoughts rs he came away now, the reeoles-
ton Of that horrible grin upon the face Of
Fitzpatrick, Ne he attempted suile still haunt
ing him. '''s
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-12-07
(Concluded next week.

Mn. EDITOR The enemies Of Liberty-the
foes OF the Constitution, must have bcheld, in
the glorious demonstration Of last week, the
final decision Of the American people in favor
of Free Institutions. IF they possess eyes to
see, and ears to hear, and intellect to under
stand, they must have said within themselves,
can is lost" Nor could they add with Fran
els LIST save honor" for II is o fact which
stands acknowlei ged- indisputably acknow-
lodged before the country, that neither honor
nor candor, nor upright principle has charac-
terized the conduct ofthc factions opposed to
Lncoln's election.
But let US not say too much on this point,
for II Is not the part Of magnanimous victor
to sneer at the fOibles ola fallen adversary !;
rather let us stretch out our hands to them in
their distress, and invite them, rs brothers,to
fcrsake their mistaken ideas, to cast OIL the
bonds of prejudice that chain their better quail
tiles, to reject the dogma of interested leaders,
and liye-liye in the remembrance OF the rising
generation rs men who have nobly aided to
consolidate the liberties won in the Revolution
AIRY Contest.
There is an old proverb-stll in existence.
tho almost absolete-which says: What
everybody says must be true" Although the
falsehood Of this maxim is obvious after little
reflection, yet It bears upon the face Of It GER
tain FEASIBILITY which, since the time OF Shake
spearc has gained for It no small share Of ere
dence, and 1t does seem singular that whole
nation, or numerous and powerful section in
q nation, should give themselves up to the adj
yocacy Of erroneous doctrines and false princi-
pies. Yet this Is not unfrcquently the case
We have one Of the most remarkable instances
Of this in our own beloved country that, per-
haps, the world has ever seen.
When we sit down calmly to reflect upon the
subject-when we regard It in detail, aud view
il in every light in which It can be presented.
We cannot but be astounded at the the thought
that thousands and thousands Of freemen. In q
free country-and the only free country on
the face Of the earth, can advocate, with oil
their might and main, the extension Of human
siartry.
The fact that the existence Of slavery at all in
the bosom Of free country must eventually
pvve. ruinous to that country's welfare and
inimieal to It's best interests, 10 sufficiently OBJ
vious, for slavery must always carry with Il q
fatally debasing and demorali,ing influence.
Into whatever community II Is introduced, Il.
communicating touchi willlblacken and ds6le al
that Is good and pure and yet there are thou.
sands Of men-good men aud true In other res.
pects-who not only hold the doctrine that
slavery shonld not Be interfsrsi with. but
would train its black footsteps over the virgin
soil Of the glorious West, and this too with the
name Of Liberty on their lips. and Popular
Sovereignty" - their motto. Can infatuation
60 furtheri
But with what gratitude then shonld We hail
] the advent Of better principles. How glorious
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-12-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF yuE rRrScx, AND HARD FARE or
TIE ROYAL PARTY,
HALrLx, Nov. %.

HAErAx, Nov. %.
The Royal mail Steamship Arabia, IRON Liy-
erpoo! 18th ut., and Queenstown the 18th, ar
Gscat Dvitain.
The details Of the return voyage OF the Prince
Of Wales shows that the Royal squadron had
heal winds anil bal weather the whole passsge.
The vessels were within days sail Of England
further progress. Tley hHi only another
weeks provisions on board, AMI the Royal
party for tho last few days lived on salt and pre-
served provisions. They arrived oil well. The
Prince reached Windsor Castle on the evening
Of the 18th.
The return sf the Prince Is the theme ofcon-
gratulatory editorials IN the newspapers gene
rally, and the rritsration ~ warn compliments
to the American people. The Times says tho
Prince, while showing the kchngs " y true
born Englishman, has elected the encomium or
all true Americans, and 30 brought the two ma
tions face Ia face, aud male them feel thai they
are brothers.
The Empre,s Eugene arrived In LopdoR on
the iith. and renamed there two days In tho
strictes, incognito. She was TO visit Scotland
in hopes Of restoring Der impaired health.
Five hundred thousand pounds in Australian
gold arrived In England ON the 10th, aud was
Immediately bought tor the Bank Of Pranee.--
This temporarily prevented any further with
drawas nom the Bank VI England.
Grand Trunk Canada Shares rallied per cent.
on the 10th.
rruae~.
The commercial treaty was completed at
Paris ON the 10Th, and hal received Its final
Signatures
Mr.. Golden Is said to be completely prostrat-
ed by bis labors.
ftnfy.
No movement % importance reported.
The Lizraroni q, Naples has in1ulgei In dem
onstra,iOns for Gariballi AMI the dictatorship.
They we're dispersed by tie troops.
Victor Emanuel had prohibited the destruo.
ton VI Fort 81. AlmO.
CHNA.-Thcre will be no resort to arms