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Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

DEATH OF A GIRL FROM HYDRoPHoB1A-A daugh,
ter of Mr. John Carhart, of Hickory Grove township
Iowa. aged twelve years, bit on the arm in Novem.
Der last The dog, it is supposed, rabid but the
wound soon healed and until recently created no uneas
ness The Davenport Gazette, of the oath, however,
says:
Last week she complained of pain in her back and
genera lnolsposltlon. Showing her "dog wound" to
one OF her school companions last week. she said it
still painful, and the looked inf1amed Saturday
afternoon she laid in bed. Sunday morning last she
went into convulsons the sight of water. Her
vuslons afterwards from few minutes to over
hour IN DURATION and she sensible between them
During these spasms she clutched at everything,
violently chewed napkin, and appeared more frantic
by the sight of her own saliva on the Napkin
At times she shrieked earuly yet did not appear
sible. 1t was horrid spectacle Monday morning
during her rational moments she called the family around
her, and bade them afectonate farewell being fully
sensible OF her hopeless condition. Commissions gradual
" became weaker, and Monday evening, at five and
half o'clock, she quietly died
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
CoTToN TRADE IN NoRFoLK.-The Norfolk 4rgo

CoTToN TRADE IN NoRFoLK.-The Norfolk Argus
of Friday says:
1t is important fact that the cotton trade has
greatly increased in Norfolk within few months past
During last year large amount Of the great Southern
staple sold here; but the receipts, sales and ship
ments here for several months pas have increased vast
ly Since the opening of the canal large number
of bales have to this market from planters who
have for years shipped to Northern markets. By the
Albemare and Chesapeake and Dismal Swamp Canals
and by the Seaboard Road there have been heavy ship
ments to merchants who find ready sale for nearly
all grades. The receipts on Wednesday and Thursday
summed up nearly three thousand bales the greater part
of which sold here and the number is expected to
increase greatly, and Norfolk may be considered
of the greatest cotton we'll as corn and lumber
markets in the countryperbaps the greatest on the
coast between New York and New Orleans, excepting
Charleston and Savannah"
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

NORTH CAROLINA MANUFACTUREs-The first re-
ponse to proposition publish statistics of home
manufactures, comes to US from Benz. Oliver, ESQ.,,
Mount Olive, n. Co. who informs us that he and some
others have commenced the manufacture of an improved
Plow, patented by B. r. Hood, of Clinton, n. c.,
which they think ought to supersede the Yankee cast
plow. To one stock and standard can be attached
every variety of pow required for plantation from the
turning plow to the cotton opener. It is made of
wrought iron or steel, as may be desired
Let our farmers try the North Carolina plow, by all
means.-Fay. ObssrpH.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

A BOULEVARD IN BALTMoRE.-The Mayor of Balti.
more IN his late message to the City Council says that
the cys share of the receipts from the horse
OF one cent per passenger OF the five cents paid will n
the course OF few MONTHS enable the authorities to o
on and complete plan begun several years since for
Boundary Avenue" more like the BoueYards of Paris
than anything else in the country.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

HARD CAsE.-The free negroes recently expelled
from Arkansas, have published an appeal to the Chris
tain world to protect them They say Indiana shuts
her doors upon them, Illinois denies prairie homes TO
them Oregon will not receive them, and Minnesota is
debating whether or not she shall admit them. They
complain of being forced into cold climate suddenly
from warm one, and present sad picture of the dis
tress that they suffer- If their inudcous friends in free
States had let them alone it is quite likely that they
would have been still enjoying their freedom unmolesed
in the South.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

New ORLNANs, Feb. 5.-Col. Peck, who killed Mr.
Harris lately, has been discharged by the grand jury
The steamer De Soto, from Havana on the I'd inst.
has arrived. The Maretzek opera company was break
ing up.
Sugar 81 reals. Sales of 10000 boxes. Molasses
clayed, ~ AZ reals Muscovado sd 51s reals
Freights have slightly advanced Exchange on London
1917 1414 on New York 3A
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

BG~ The Fayetteville Observer and other papers Of
that class, will continue to quote the Charleston Mer-
curry Democratic authority although they knoU that
it recognizes allegiance to the Democratic party and
is recognized organ by no regular Democrat
What shall we say of such honestly
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

ARRIVAL OF A SLAvER.-A rakish, full rugged brig
reached this port Wednesday, lst nst from the Coast
OF Lower Guinea, after passa of40 days, in charge of
Lie1t. r. NJ McArann, Midshipman n. IL. Farquahar,
and 0 marines and 10 of the U. S. Navy. She
was taken the 2lst December last after IL hours
chase by the o. S. ship Constellation Commodore In
man, the brig then being the Coast of Guinea, about
60 miles Northwest from Kabenda. She displayed no
colors and papers have been discovered on her 1t
is thought from information obtained from the Sailing
Master who had command of her when taken. that her
name is the DeLicla, Spanish vessel, built in Barcelona
rs years ago. and at present rather DID, but fast
saer. She sailed from Sagua la GEande, in the Island
of Cuba in September last and in crossing the ocean for
the African Coast stood well to the North. She had
been hove in the land for several weeks previous
her capture and it is believed was in momenary expec
taton of embarking cargo of 600 negros when she was
taken. No money was found on board. A slave deck,
boiler for cooking, and all the necessary appliances were
found ready for immediate use The captain or super
cargo was on shore when the brig taken and he
was consequently not captured. She had crew of l3
men, in addition to her officers all of whom appeared to
be Spaniards. The put on board the ConStel
aaon but the first and second officers have been brought
here in the brig.
The vessel, &C., will be Immediately placed in the
hands OF the L. S. Marshal Charleston Courier.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

1t is related of the elder Dumas, who had exten
sve acquaintance with wrts of seizure that one day his
charity was invoked in aid of the interment of balt
who Lad died in the greatest destituton. Upon being
informed that the amount necessary was twenty.h
francs, Dumas pulled fifteen Napoleons from his pocket
excaimng: twenty-five francs to bury bailif take
all I've got, and bury twelve Of EN-"
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

PARDoNED.-We learn that Francis Michel, who
sentenced the 26th of last month to be hung in
March, has received free pardon from His Excelency
". H. Gist. The grounds of this clemency are the
youth of the prisoner the petition signed by the citizens
of Charleston among whom are prominent members of
The bar, the officers of the Court the jurymen and the
prisoner being drunk bad been beguied by the negro-
Michel is largely indebted for this act mercy to the
efforts of one of our most eminent jurists.
The pardon reached the city Friday forenoon
ChnrJpStOn HO,fr7pr 11tL 1nct
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

SIGNATURE OF THE CRoss.-The mark which persons
who are unable to write are required TO make instead
their signature, is in the form of cross and this prac
tce having formerly been followed by kings and mobiles
is constantly referred to instance of the deplorabe
ignorance of ancient times This signature is not how
ever Invariably proof OF such ignorance ancieny, the
use OF this mark was not conEed to illiterae persons
for amongst the Saxons the mark of the cross as an at
estaton of the good faith of the person signing was
qulred to be attached to the signature Of those who
could write, well to stand in the place of the sig
nature Of those who could not write In those times
could write, read, bis knowledge was con-
sde'cd proof presumptive that he in holy orders
he word cIeracus or clerk synonymous with pen
and the aity, people who were not clerks, did
not feel any urgent necessity for the of letters.
The ancient use OF the therefore universal
alike by those who could and those who could not write
was, indeed the symbol OF oath from its holy as
sociatlons and generally the mark On this account
Mr. Charles Knight, in bis notes to the Pictorial Shak-
speare explains the expression of God save the mark
as form of ejaculation approaching to the character OF
an OATH This phrase occurs three times in the
plays OF Shakespeare but hitherto it has been left by
the commentators in its original obscurity.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

LEyENwoRrH, Feb. 4.-The Territorial Legislature
has passed act Incorporating the Central Overland
California and Pixies Peak Express being reorgsni-
increased capital and wider field of operations
A bill abolshing slavery has been under considera-
ton but no definite action has been taken upon it, both
branches of the Legislature being principally engaged
with local legislation.
Martin F. Conway, the Congressman elect under the
Wyandotte constitution, left days since for Wash
ngton, to appear before the Senates Harpers Ferry
investigation committee.
Judging from the late adoption of the Wyandotte
constitution, the general belief that the project for
larging the boundaries of Kansas will be voted down
by large majority.
The from Salt Lake by yesterdays arrival is un-
important 1t said that considerable uneasness ex-
listed among the heads of the church, in consequence
of the evidences that large emigration would take
place from the Territory in the spring to Pixies Peak
and Carson valley. Brigham Young strongly opposed
such emigration.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
WILMINGTON, N. c., THURSDAY. FEB. 9. 1850.
Democratic County Meeting,

We are requested to state that in accordance with
Democratic usage Meeting of the Democratic citizens
of New Hanover County will be held at the Court
House. in the town of Wilmington, on Tuesday evening"
March l3h 1860 at O'clock for the purpose of adopt
ing measures for the organization Of the party in view of
the elections to be held during the ensuing Summer and
Fall
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
Arrival of the Overland California Mail-No nina
of Governor Latham as U. s. Senator.

of Governor Latham U. s. Senator.
ST.. LOUIS Feb. 6.-The overland California mail has
arrived.
The Senatorial struggle in the California democratic
Legislative terminated by the nomination of
Governor Latham the first ballot after his had
been introduced. The use of his name took Mr.. We'll
lers aGhcrents by surprise and quite unexpected by
the public at large His success is attributed to the
determination OF the democracy rid itself of the dy
nasties which hitherto have governed to great extent
the politics of the State.
1t. Governor Disney who now becomes Governor,
will be inaugurated on the 14th. Mr.. Quinn, the Pre-
sdent pro TEN. of the Senate, becomes Lit Governor
1t is thought that before winter passes Senator will
be elected to succeed Mr.. Gwin
The steamer NOrtherner, bound to Portland was
wrecked January 9th, Cape Mendocuis and eleven
of the passengers and tWntyone Of the lost
The vessel is total loss, but the mails and treasure
saved
Judge Baldwin will probably be Senator Gwin's slc-
cessor and Eugene Cass dy will succeed Judge Baldwin
on the bench.
Joshua Price as Secretary of state, and Geo. Wal
lace private secretary have been confirmed by the
Senate and retained by the new Governor.
Gov. Latham sent special message to the Senate in
relation the six southern counties of California pro-
posing to separate from the State and organizing under
territorial form Of government.
The Governor says that twothrds vote is necessary
to pass act authorizing such separation, and that
further action necessary the part OF the State to
consummate this purpose. The authorization of Con-
gress however, he SITS will be necessary he doubts
not that the aggregate sentiment OF the State is opposed
to the separation aud he considers it proper that Con-
gress should decide whether the opinion the people Of
the proposed Territory ought to be accepted concu
sive.
Advices fom Mendocino county report Indian out
RACES in that reg on Several dwellings had been burnt
and four hundred head of cattle killed The Governor
to send special message to the Legislature the
subject
Maj, Fitzgerald had died at Los Angeles.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
Heavy Damages.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 7th, 1860
verdict has been given in the Court OF Appeals In
favor of the Washington, Fredericksburg q Richmond
Route against the Virginia Central, for violation OF
charter in carrying through passengers 1t said that
the damages amount to half million of dollars
Congress.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb 7th, 1860.
The House yesterday elected Doorkeeper and Post
master, and passed the Postal Bill Adjourned until
Thursday.
The Senate received and referred the House Postal
Bill. 1t will probably pass to-day.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 8, 1860.
Yesterday the Senate debated nearly the entire day
the frankng privilege amendment to the Postal Bill
No action op the Bill
Contractors will memoriaze the Senate to-day, pray
ing immediate action.
TRIAL OF HAZLETT.
CHARLEsTowN, Va, Feb. 8, 1860.
Hazlett was fully identified on yesterday one OF
Browns party at Harpers Ferry. Many witnesses
were examined The trial had not concluded
Shaver Captured.
New YORK Feb. 9Th, 1860.
The slave bark Orion, of New York, recently captur.
ed on the coast of Africa by British steamer had up
WdTuS vi Il tuUuSduu IOtS VI UOaru. luc Cdpldu
has been imprisoned at st. Helena.
York Markets.
New YORK, Feb. 9Th, 1860.
14t the close yesterday1
Cotton quiet. Flour advanced cents Southern
S. 40 a S. 70. Wheat buoyant; white 81 SO l-2
Corn quiet; so 81 l2 cents Spirits Turpentine
firm at As 46 cents per gallon. Rosn dull at 81 so
a 81 so. Rice firm at 81 48 cents.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

BG~ The U. s. Mail Steamer Fulton left New York
on the 4th inst for Havre via Southampton, with II
passengers and $7O757 in specie Hon. Chas j. Faux
ner o. 8. Minister to France and family, were among
the passengers.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
Further Foreign Items by the Asia.

The steamers Arago and Glasgow had arrived out
A commercial treaty between France and England
expected to be signed in few days.
The following French diplomatic changes are an
nounced IN. Barret goes from Madrid to CONSTANT
nope the Duke Grammont goes from Rome to Mad
rid; and the Prince Latour Dauvergne COS to Rome
The Paris bourse closed tirmer rentes 69f
The Sandman ministry has not been officially an
nounced. 1t is said that Count Cavour will certainly
have the Foreign Department, and Count Fanti that
War.
The position of affairs between Morocco and Spain is
unchanged.
ENGLAND-The Early of Derby at the banquet given
by the mayor of Liverpool expressed the hope that the
ensuing session would witness the adoption of good
measure of reform He believed that the conservative
party would offer no tactious opposition to it.
James Smith, the sailor on board the American ship
George West who stabbed the mate of that vessel the
passage from New Orleans has been delivered up under
the extradtion treaty to the American consul at Liver
pool.
FRANcE-Wth regard to Napoeon's free trade pro-
gramme he is represented to have said In reply to
tain observations, that the manufacturers who exist
solely because they protected have been of my
intentions for five years. and have had plenty of time to
prepare tor the change The sytem of prohibitions has
had its day and have not the power to raise the dead
The London Herad's Paris correspondent reiterates
the previous statement that portion OF the French I'M
pera Guards have received their camping equipage and
that the regiments quarered at Versailles are ready TO
march at moments notice for Italy, their officers
believe
ITALY-A solemn reconciliation is reported to have
taken place between Cardinal Antonel and the prelates
who have hthel to been opposed to him.
The Paris correspondent of the London Post tele-
graphs that the current that the Pope has de-
manded the evacuation OF Rome by the French troops
is absolutely false The Times correspondent, however
says that unless the French government disavows the
famous pamphlet, it will certainly be called upon to
withdraw its army.
The LATEsT.-Londom, Saturday morning.-The
produce mHkets uninfuenced by the contemplated
changes in the French tariff.
The Bombay mail Of December 27 has arrived The
Bombay journals say the rebel force is utterly annhi-
lated.
The London Star thinks that probably the CONNER
cial treaty negotiating between England and France
will be signed before the delivery of the Queens speech
The Herald believes the treaty is already signed, and
will come into immediate operation.
1t is reported that the Archbishop of Paris has re-
signed his seat in the Council of The Empire His re-
signaton is expected to give more determined attitude
to the clerical opposition to the Emperors
policy.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
Coffee at Auction.

David Pgott, Auctioneer, will offer for sale at pub
lie auction, upon arrival, 1000 bags Rio Coffee See
auction sales.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

AMERICAN GROWN TEA-A gentleman in tho or;or,+.
raj division OF the Interior Department states that he had
some tea made from the leaves of the plants
IN tne agricultural garden on Missouri avenue in Washing
ton says that the flavor far superior any he has
ever tried having rch oily taste. which really delight
80 N -~' w UA"An "Aou-
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

HEAVY COFFEE REcEIPTs-New Orleans, Febrtara
Give vessels arrived here to-day from Rio Janeiro
with Ootfee their cargos reaching in the aggregate
$4,000 bags
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09


We, the Undersigned who passengers the train
which reached Wilmington Sunday morning the 5th inst,
by the Wilmington Manchester Rail Road being desrOus
OF expressing deep heartfelt gratitude SIR.
andeg Mears WhO resides the line of the W. NJ r R.,
near Fair Bluff for his kindness in stepping the ain there
by saving the lives of al board deem expression
Of feelings due Mr. Mear and do hereby recommend
him to the kindly alton of the w N. T. R. Co.,
and trust they Will show him their appreciation of his heroic
conduct by presenting him with free ticket their road
for life. We also tender thanks Mr. John j. Evans
the Conductor, and Mr. James Corbett the Engineer
the prOmpness with which they discharged their several
duties. Signed,
ULMER c. Russ, New Yo k, CHARLES LAMBERT, S. c.,
MATTHEW J. TAYLOR Na ID. SNEDEKER, New York
W. j. GoRNWALLp n. c., H. J. WATSON
n. S. PRUDDEN, Georgia, MARK A. HANEY, Georgia,
q. n. Boss, New York, FRANCIS NJ BRICE, n c.,
S. W. HEYMAN. " w. j. MCCAsKELL, N York
GEO F. q. WHITE, N. York, M. GATTMAN, Mississippi,
Z. A. VAUGHN, Saratoga Spgs W. H. SMITH, Georgia,
New York, R. NJ. NCARAN, Penn.
e. e. BROWN Alabama, G. w. HERRING, Florida,
I. n. COLE, s. e. NORTHRoP, N c.,
j. w. SHEPPARD, D. w. INGRUM 8.
L. +. RICE 7. l.. SHEHEE, Florida.
FRANK j. Lessen, Phlada.,
ReS0Ued That copy of this be sent to the Wilmington
Herald and Journal with the request publish it. and that
the be to Mr.. Alexander Mears Fair Bluff
N. c.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

The junior editor of the Washington Constitution
says that ne was born gentleman. Then be has been
born again.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

NOT SO BAD.-A young lady who has not left off hoops
and VINO plays game of whist please her papa
Messrs IS trump card What is that ?'' asked the
unsuspectng parent why their tray Of diamonds to be
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

FATAL RENCoUNTRE IN AsHBoRo'-We learn from a
friend who received letter from Ashboro that difficulty
occurred on last Tuesday, between Matthew Dixon and
Robert Wear. 1t appears that Wea had some spite
against Dixon, and that the day above mentioned
Dixon being 10 a stable, Wear approached him with
knife and cowhde in hand Dixon seeing Wear approach
him thus. picked up brick threw it at Wear and broke
his scu, from the effect of which he died. Dixon was
Dick to admit him to bai-FauettviUe Carolinian 4fh
1ocf
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

AMOUNT MONEY IN THE TREAsURY-BoARD OF
NAVAL Washington, Feb. 5.-The amount
of money in the Treasury subject to draft the first of
last week $7,9400O0 receipts for the week pre-
vious 81 ,l74OO0; drafts paid, $8OOOOO.
A board OF naval surgeons will meet at PHILADELPHIA,
on the lst of March, to examine candidates for adms
sion into the medical corps. Application for leave to
appear before the board for examination must be ad-
dressed to the Secretary OF the Navy and be accompa
MED by testimonials to moral and physical quafca-
tons Also to show that the applicant twenty one
years of age and under twenty-fve.-Bah. Sun.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

A BENEFICIAL WoRK.-Ihe Emperor Napoleon has
appropriated $5OO000O to making the canals of the
South OF France, from Marseiles to Bordeaux, shin
canals they are 26 yards wide and 16 1-2 feet deep
The time now taken via Gibraltar straits is TWO months
with everything favorable the time required by this
new way will be ten days
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

VIII, CHAR. & RUTH. RAnRoAp.-Wa learn tba+
the iron tor fifty miles of the Western Division of tb
Road has been purchased costing 44 per ton delivered
in Wilmington, freight, tariff, &C., included Track
laying from Charlotte west will commence it is tbouuht
about the trst Of April next-Char. Dem.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09
Union Meeting a, Pb,Iod.Inb,,.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 5.-A mass meeting held here
last night National Hail. having for it's object the union
of all good citizens without to their former political
associations forming great national party for the pre-
servaon of the Federal Union the protection of the
utona rights of the Sates the suppression of section
alsm from whatever quarter it may come securing
the election to office of truly national and conservative
men,"
The meeting very largely attended. 1t not ad-
dressed by of note, but letters received from
Hon. Edward Everett Miard Fillmore, E. M Conrad of
louisiana Geo. Briggs of New York. John Minor and
Others endorsing the Tie patriotic sentiments
breahed in these letters loudly appauded and created
great enthusiasm.
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

Bs5~ Mr.. j. Foxworth, of Marion district, S. c.,
committed suicide on Sunday last Cause assigned by
the Stor-probabe deli,u tremenS from intoxcation
Words Of commendation were printed in the Obser-
yer OF Monday and of Thursday.-Observer.
Such commendaon
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

MARINE INTELL1aENcE.-Nortok Feb. 4-The
Schr. Ed. J. Clarke from Philadelphia bound to New
York with coal, run ashore off Wloughby Point in
the late storm. Part of her cargo thrown over
board She was leaking badly and bad lost her sails-
The crew was badly frost bitten She was towed up
The schooner American Bell ashore off Currituck
Her cargo was landed
Arrived, in Hampton Roads, U. s. steam sloop-of
war Mnrrinanl1 = -
Wilmington journal., 1860-02-09

CAN'T STAND lT.-No, we will DOT submit to have
our sex s!audered by The twice married mink, Fanny
Fern, as in the foowirg:
Mems Eyes ucM Wander-Show but strip of white
stocking above your boot, bit o an embroidered
skirt or Balmoral, and you may lead a New Yorker
by the nose all over Manhattan though all Wal street
stand waiting for him. have positively seen gentle
men stand al the ferry gates when their were halt
broken with bundles eagerly bobbrg their heads this
way and that to catch sight of the gater boots as
they aghted from the various omnbusc8. And no. all
young men either, but gray-headed old codgers who
had grandpa written all ever them. Why should a
woman care about it, if her ankles be pretty p? Care 2?
1t may be just possible that if an exhibition is fore
ordained and inevitable she may prefer to choose her
audience.
Now, we can positively affirm, and shall be sustained
in our assertion, that there is gentleman of correct
habits and good taste, but what would instantly turn
his back to lady who showed more of handsome and
Weturncd ankle than usual that is, if he was sure by
a rightabout face of seeing turo prettier ones!