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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12

ART IrEM-Two very spendidy attired ladies re-
Gently made condescending visit to the studio of one
of the distinguished landscape artists in New York and
asked the privilege Of looking at his pictures The art
list but too happy to comply with their request and
placed before them brilliant sunset which be had just
finished His visitors were lavish of those charming
epithets which ladies bestow so literally upon the OBJ
jects of their admiration. 40! isn't it lovely? How
sweet How natural !" &C. And then, after gazing at
the glowing for few minutes in wrapt silence
the lady who had been oudest in expressing her adm
ration said with naivee which must have penetrated
to the very Of the painters heart, Pray, Mr..
c., is it moonlight!' The artist meeky replied
that it was intended for sunset" 80, indeed' re-
piled the lady. +" Pray, Mr. c., which do you think
the most difficult do pictures in oils in wosteds p
" Really" replied the astonshed painter, 1" unable
to say, for have never done anything in worsted.-
" All I" said the lady, find it SO difficult in working
little dogs put in the eyes But these, of course,
were exceptional ladies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12

OoNT FIGHT MUCH.-Last week we noticed letter
from Washington City to cotemporary name not now
recoleced, which struck US little yerdant but still
natural enough The writer was evidently surprised and
scandazed that the Northern and Southern members
seemed to be thick thieves took their toddes
quite socially together and personally at least had no
rrepresSble conflict" One might think, to read the
debates and newspapers that there would be and could
be social intercourse between the members from dit-
ferent sections. Let him stay while at the Ma
'ional Capital and he will find that politicians
IN Congress like lawyers in court, may wrange
Tor the interest of their clients their cause, but they
DO not feel called upon tc rOwn upon each other the
streets or IN private circles, although there is less per-
sonal cordially now than there used to be-far less.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12

DANIEL WEBSTER ON ABoLIrIoN1sM.-Dan Web-
ser, in the United States Senate, spoke follows
Now, sir this prejudice has been produced by the
incessant atrition of Abolition doctrines by Abolition
presses and Abolition lecturers upon the common mind.
No drum head in the longest days march
necessarily beaten than the feelings of the public in
certain parts of the Moth. They have been beaten
every month"; every day ard every hour by the din and
roll and rubadub of the Abolition lecturers and that
it is which created these preudices."
PENNsYLvANIA.-The message Of the Governor of
Pennsylvania shows that the of the treasury
during the year were $47l8377 90, and the expendi
lures $3,879O54 81 leaving balance on hand of
$839,323 %. During the year $849,282 60 Of the
public debt redeemed and the total of the funded
and unfunded debt now is $38, 638, 96l OF.
There in the State II ,485 public Schools IA OIL
teachers and 634,65l pupils Including Philadelphia,
the cost of tuition was $2,047,66l 90; of building ex
penses $53l Alb 81 and the whole expense of the sys
tenn for the year $2579O75 H. The rate of school tax
was decreased although the year of encouraging
activity for the system 10 all its departments Since the
passage of the school law of 1854 the number of pupils
has increased nearly oneseventh and Of teachers nearly
one-thirteenth
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12

Gov. Letcher 4 Convention of the States,
We take the annexed extract from tue first message
of Gov. Lecher. After referring to the position of
things between the two sections, the Governor SAYS
In this deplorable condition of things, with all the
evils incident to dissolution of the Union prominently
before u.s. the enquiry presents sel-what can be done
to auart 4hn dnInr Tine Snnreme Court cannot SET
tie this question of construction because it is not recog
nzed by the parties arbiter This has been but
too papaby manifested in the utter reputation Of the
bred Scott decision by the Republican party
The only mode, therefore, of remedying the evil that
occurs to me- tnder the Constitution is provided in the
fifth article thereof. Summon a Convention of all the
States that full and free conference may be had be-
tween the Representatives of the people, elected for this
purpose and thus ascertain whether the questions in con-
roVersy cannot be settled upon some basis mutually
satisfactory to both sections If such convention shall
assemble, and after free and full consultation and COM
parlsOn OF opinions, the sayeholdng and nonsayehod
ing States rreconcabe let them consider the cues
ton of peaCeabe separation and the adjustment of all
questions relating to the disposition of the common
property between the two sections If they can be re-
conced let them adjust the terms and give them such
sanctions as will render them effective
suggest, therefore, that you adopt resolutions in
favor OF the call of such Convention and appeal to the
Legislatures OF the several States to unite in the apn
cation proposed to be made Congress- in of
the provision OF the article aforesaid IF the non slave
holding States shall fail refuse to unite in the applca
tiOn such failure refusal will furnish conclusive evil
dence OF determination their part to keep up the
agitation and to continue their aggressons upon us IF
the Convention shall meet and the question cannot be
satisfactorily adjusted it will furnish evidence equally
conclusive of their determination In either event the
people of the South will clearly understand what they
are to expect in the future.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12

AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT CHARTER THE
WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER COMPANY
l. Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
UeS met and sitting IN General Asse7nby and bu the
authority Of The snme That Presi
dent and Directors of the Wilmington and
Road Company and they hereby authorized and en-
powered with the consent of the Stockholders
stock and issue certificates therefor
of the same for the purpose of qudatng much of the
debt of the said Company.
II. Be 1t further eaCied That in order to render the
said stock available for the purpose aforesaid said
and Directors are hereby further empowered to
AMY to the purchasers the payment of dividends
not exceeding eight dollars per share by pedging
e income OF the said Company and above its current
expenses and the interest On its unpaid debt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12


We see that bitter opponents of the Democracy
in discussing attempting to discuss the propriety and
expediency of an extra session of the Legislature of
North Carolina take occasion to indulge themselves in
sheer at Governor Ellis, who, they say, lacks the de-
csion to call the Legislature togethers afraid of the
responsibility, etc, etc.
Now these sneers come from those who would be the
first to dcnounce the Governor he did call an extra
sesson-who would be among the first to howl over its
extravaganza and the first to dprecae any action the
Legislature might be disposed to take.
We think the Governor is perfectly right in awaiting
some decided manifestation of public opinion before
calling extra session of the Legislature of North
Carolina for without the public feeling OF the State
goes with and sustans the act, no good could possibly
result from it, while it would entail heavy expense
We do not believe that the public feeling of NORTH
Carolina get demands an extra session, nor if the
Legislature was called together have things assumed
that form that would lead to intelligent and defnitt
action and mere words are out ofthe question now.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-01-12

By We find the following among the acts passed
by the Legislature of South Carolina its recent
sion A similar bill had already been passed by the
TnosIat1re of North Carolina
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
THE EFFECT OF H0N-INYEaceURsE.

We clip the following from IN article in the
New York Herald. 1t Shove the power of the
South. She has hanging loosely and hitherto
unused an arm Of defence that if raised and
exerted wish all it's sinewy strength, would
demolish her enemies and plant her own in
terests upon basis Of permanent prosperity.
See, from the fsa3s wiog from the New York
HeralI what would be one of the first legiti
mate and inevitable effects of not intercourse:
But there is another element of power in
their possession wbicl, can be used with terri
ble effect upon every Northern interest. The:
present crop of cotton is estimated at four mil.
lions Of bales-the greatest ever made. This
staple is necessity for the manufacturers oi
Europe and the Northern States. 1t is shipped
to the consuming markets. and drawn aga inst
through the bankers of New York to the ex-
tent Of fifty dollars per bnle, orStuo hundred
millions of dollars annually. Tho co quilibrium
OF trade has been supplied by Northern ex-
ports to Southern markets. This Northern
trade being dried mp. or even largely diminish
ed, the South will coll upon our bankers 70,
specie in return for the bills on ths muuufac
turers OF Massachusetts and Europe. Suchss
call as this wonld drain every Eoftllern banl
its specie, and bring the whole Of The immense
edifce Of Northern credit crumbling abou
our ars. This no imaginary picture. Every
merchant. every banker. every man o { sense
who contemplate calmly the ehangss-vbicf
the present axeitement iu'the South is efrsolinc
In the channels of trade. diminishing tbsil
current and changing their eourse. sees II
and oleariy.and already conteuplatas hov J.,
shall provide for the exigeneies 'whic1, it mus
produce before the coming surnmex shall hsv,
passed away
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
JUDGE D. L. WARpLAW.

This invaluable officer and ssaccomplished
gentleman has been In our village Of late on >
short visit. His many old friends in this com,
munity were delighted to see him once more,
socially amongst US. Judge Wardlaw was, in
days past, intimately esaRected with the bust.
essand the social exeellencies of Edgefield
Many thereare who remember him bSfore his
elevation to the bench, as one of The most able
eloquent and srcoessful adS ocatss that visited
our courts The same persons recall his genial
qualities asa South Carolias eena a<nan--then,
as now, combiningsthe ghaces of scholarship
With, tho viyacity Of dn unsopkisticated and
joyoss heart.x It was delightful 10 tiiese, to
witness the almost unchanged mien and man.
ners,6fthe now veneribleJudgs. His remarka.
Bile preservation Of hcalth and disposition pre-.
senls shim still 20 his old uansanees here. as
the value: friend ofthifty y,ars sgo.
Judge Wardl9w now occupies tie senior
post on The Law Bench of South Caroline
Hsneh position he refused to give IN for a
place upon. the new Appeal Bench. Far above
the pfcmptings of inordinats ambition. 4 he
sssks . dischargss he Sf6l sdnty 10 tho State
that bonera him. With her confiden Tina,
bis abilftes are snch 90 70 honor auy post he
may be called on 70 al. the State also knoss
full well. Understanding each other tbus
Judge Wardlaw loses nothing snd the STAT
gains ssach by biz disinterssted course amid
the laie upsoruiag sf ths 1uaIsiasar ii.
IBxggfSd Adsrs;sss.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
NORTHERN H6usss.

The Charleston Aereury calls attention to-
the inngnifice stores 'of armspf ClsAin,
is Asllfns d Co. importers and dealersin Foreign
and Domestic Dry Goods German and English
Hosiery, Boots and Shoes. ard Yankee Notions
J Their Trade annually amounts to millions.
large PORTION 81 VII ieh iswnlths South. In.
, deed Whole stoeksin that eilyaand in Columbia
;taaa saonLtIes other Southern ci,iss, NAV be
said to lsys been purchased of this si14i. iir.n.
Oge ofis sslesmepswas at one time merchant
IN thst city, which he was forced to leave nm.
der circ nmstances which haze made his nsr,a
sea most Odious bye-word. s.s.
ss& qafhis slrous- .of wash veslth. influence and
sseFsdit Wass requested to sign the call for the
Late late 55}nion meeting in New York ei.y--a
neetipg. which was intended to cone;IistIs and
fAs6f the Southland refused peremp,orily +;
Tie second member Of the firm Lsiee, at ihe
sams time. large Liberal and :eonsts
subscriber to AboIitie9 sad Black Republican
tunds ~ =.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
FREE NEGROES IN CANADA,

A correspondent Of the New York Herald
who has made thorough investigation into the
condition of the free negcees in Canada snyr,
"A thorough personal examination made in all
the townships named where negroes are settled
has led to the conviction TINT every scheme
for the nu,elioration of the condition of the
fugitive slaves in Canada has proved and must
prove failure, and that any MS sistancc given
to tho white md black nIolitionist. Britisl,
and American, who are at the present time
engaged in running "ff tho slaves Of Southern
citizens. IS only oil injury TO the negro, and
helps to transfer him Fl ON n com Portable home
ahd position in ife to whicl, nature has fitted
him, to plrnge hisl into suffering, sickness and
crime
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
CONGRESS-.

Nearly seven weeks Of the Session have passed
aud no Speaker has yet been elected, and there
seems to he growing conviction, both in and
, out of Congress that speedy organ izntion of
the House, is imperatively demanded by the
necessities Of the Government. The failure OF
the House to organize at the commencement OF
the Session, i'll the preeeat condition of parties
was not surprising. and not without precedent,
but that SO long n time has been suffered to
elapse, with out successful attempt Mt compro.
mise is truly humlia.ing.
The Republican strength was early concen-
tratcl on Mr. SHERMAN Of Ohio to whom the
members Of that party, and their confed r ates
have steadily adhered. Their candidate has
! secured no recent accessions of strength, and
! though he has come nearer a majority, than
, any one on the Democratic or American side
yet the ballotings have shown that lie is not
the choice Of u majority of the House. Further
it has been clearly established that this maior-
~ are decidedly opposed to the political senti.
mcnts of the party Of which he is n representa-
tive. And now when the ballotings have
clearly defined til, strength Of parties, it up.
pears surprising that Southern nlen, whether
Democrats or Americans do not merge minor
differences in hostility to the most radical Of
the Republican leaders. and unite upon some
sound national man for Speaker. Every consid-
Grafton of policy and patriotism would indi-
cate such a course, and we hive no doubt TINT
such would be the unanimous voice Of their
constituencies at home. 1t matters little wheth
er Democrat or American be elected Speaker
so that SnERMAS be defeated, and the odious
principles of his party meet deserved rebuke
in the national Congress. The election of such
n man Speaker. we think would be equally
humiliating to the South, the election of q
Black Republican President. ard equally cal
ling for resistance 1t would indicate equal
ly that the power of the government had
pssss into the hands of sectional majority,
who were rerverting the forms of the Con.
stitnti0n to purposes Of oppression. and were
ready to deprive u, of the rights which it
puarantecs
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
NON INTERcOURsE

A lin l'or Of Tie citizens If Marion District
We see iiae'" called e,ccting at Mn, ion Court
House on next sale day of all those citizens of
Marion District who are willing to pledge
themselves not to purchase any article OF any
Kind whatever which is brought into this State
from any Northern State.
The Clayton tAl".) Banner publishes notice
Tor meating to be held at Clayton, on Mon.
day, the 10th inst, for the purpose Of r,ques
ting the Merchants Of Bar buur county, 10
purchase their gootss in Southern ma rkets, and
passing resolutions in relation thereto.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
SOUTHERN HOUSE IN NEW YORK.

The New York correspondent of the Charles.
ton Courier thus speaks Of change in one OF
the leading mercantile house in New York
scity:
Business men in this city are beginning to
range Themselves according to their nation
'alities. We have long had English, Scotcl,
and other houses Now we are about having
real Southern houses. This Is espeeislly the
case j" the dry goods trade. In, one instance,
at least, there has been established hous e
whose members are all men born, and most OF
ghom have their families living at the South.
The concern is that of Johnston, Shepherd d
Saunders It was formerly Churchiil. John
ston 4 Co.. by. the former being the only
Northern men in it, and.he wishing to retire.
the other members found It good opportunity
to carry ont their bong desined stisct OF form.
ingan exclusively Southern house. Mr.. John.
ston is native Of North Carolina, but now
q resident Of Columbis, s. C. and Preaident II
the Exchange Bank at that place, and Messra.
Shepherd and Saunders are Virgiuians, the for.
mer having been born in Frederick sLurr,
where his family are now residing. W. 4.
l'atta. special partner in the above house, is
q resident of Yorkyile, 8. G. ~
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
). NJ. CALHOUN.
Fl HIMENIAI,


MARRIED on the 26th December by the Rev
J. l. Bonner, +. II. PINKERTON, of W ilcex
County Alabama and Miss ARMATHINE
daughter of Elbert johnson, ESQ., OF Abbeville
District ). g.
On the 18th inst. by John G. BAsk in, Esq,
at the residence Of Mr.. Smith, JAMES SMITH
to Miss ANNA ELIZA, daughter ofJohn Craw-
ford, both of this District
On the 18th inst. by Rev. c. v. Bnrucs, at
the Residence Of the brides father, Mr.. S. w.
C!iAfriNG, Of Abbeville Diet. to Miss NAN
C4 A. BURDlTT, of Anderson Dist, S. c.
On Tuesday evening, Jauuary 10th. at the
reslheEce OF Col. John A. Calhoun, by Rev.
Is. Johnston. Dir. ANDREW SlMONDS to Miss
SALLlE CALHOUN:
In this village, on Tuesday evening, Janttary
lIth. at the residence of William Hill, Esq >,
oy Rev. j. G. Williams Mr.. NATHANIEL
kNON to Miss MARY JANE HILL.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
ESTATE SALE

We are indebted To friend, for al account
OF Sales OF the negroes Of the estate Of the late
W. ". BEIcnER. by Mr. +. L. RoRxErox, the
auctioneeraShch took pluce during the past
week. About 100 negroes We're, sold ut an
average OF near $1,000 eacl,.-bcng a higher
price than has ever been realized Mt any former
sale IN the District. One negro Ben brought
S2'o'5 md others coll at prices ranging from
$1,000 to $1,000. ofihese negroes. 4s brought
an aggregate sum Of s54,ysO-being an average
ofSl.l4o. eao'. Everything else sold ut the
same high rates. ~
.Gy reference to the advertisement of the
Commissioner it will be seen lint the valuable
lands Of this Estate will be sold on next Sale
day.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL Assoc1Ar1or

The annual meeting of the South carsli,,s
Medical Association will be hrld at the Roper
Hospital. in this city, on wednesday. February
.. The meeting xillbe Of unueual audPseu:
liar nteres st, from tile fact that eight essays on
scientific srtjeeis will be read by competent
genutmcn. and the five prizes. will also be
submitted 10 tie. Association. ~ ~ - =
Z, For the sake o { contributing to tirs meeting,
the Northeastern and the. .charlcston and Sa.
vannnh lsailroads will exteud the usual co,,r.
ttesy. Of half,farc. TO stfs Conx enl ion tn.
South Carolinaswill extend the same courtesy.
provided thirty members pass over that read,
OF which there can te" no doubt The con.
Meeting roads in the country will probably
follow their good examples--iftreary.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMED,
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills.

PROTECTED st#sSasasssssVN LETTERS
BY ROYAL sGsaa& sssSSs PATENT.
This Invaluable medicine is unfailing in the
cure Of all those painful and dangerous dis
eases incident to the female constitution.
1t moderntes all excuses and removes ali Oh.
structions. from whatever cause, and a speedy
cure may be relied on
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited. 1t will, in u short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity
CAUTION.
These Pills shou Id not be taken by females.
that nre pregnant, during the first three months
az they are sure to bring on Miscarriage but
at every other time, and in every other case
they are perf stly safe
In all cases OF Nervous md Spinal Affections
Pain in the Back and Limbs, Heaviness, Fa-
t'gue on slight eSertion, Palpitation of the
Heart Lowncss of Spirits. Mysteries, Sick
Headache, Whites and all the painful diseases
occnsoned by disordered system these Pills
will effect cure when all other means have
failed
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully served.
bottle containing 20 pills. and encircled
with the Government Stamp Of Great Britain,
can be sent post free for 81 and 6 postage
stamps.
General agent for United States, Job Moses.
Rochester NY.
Sold in AbbevIle by Donald MCLAUGHLIN ;
Columbia. Fisher & Hcinitsh Haviland, Ste
venson d. Co., Charleston, Wholesale agents
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
COMMERCIAL.


ABpEvILLB, Jan, 10. 1860.
C"TroS.-No change in our Cotton market
since Inst report-7 TO 10 cts.
COLUMBIA Jan. l8 1860.
CorroN.-Our market continues quite active,
with slight advance on the better grades.
the Gales yesterday amount to 4ea bales
extremes lO4.
AUGUSTA, jan. l6, 1860.
CoTroS.-The market very quiet prices un-
changed We still quote luddlipg fair to fair
from lU4c to lie,
G. NJ. CALHOUN.
HAMBURG. jan. l6, 1860.
CorToN.-?rices were we'll supported AID a
fair business done during the past week in this
article. We continue to pay lot for good mid
ling.
II. d N. T.. SOLOMON.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
BLUE RIDGE ROAn

The Franklin (N. c. Observer suggests That
n Convention Of the friends of the North Caro-.
lima Central, the Air Line and the Blue Ridge
Roads, be held ut Franklin during the coming
Spring.
1t also has learned from private source.
That efforts are being made hy the Company to
raise funds to carry on the work at the Tunnel
by individual subscription.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20
FUGITIVE SLAVES.

1t is stated that there are now in Cann9n,
forty five thousand runway slaves from the
South Nnlung these slaves ut an average
of one thousand dollars each, it is clear ,ha,
the British rro-ils-cs are harburipg SIS, ,0Oo,.
600 worth the property of The United States.
and keeping i. fseSend the reach Of the right.
fll owners
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20

We DIRECT attention to the sale of the vafua-
hle Estate Of PETER Moon Of Newberrv District:
Estate Sale OFFS. X. TclLrs, deed ; Sale of two
likely negroes; Card of SrtARs 4 II,GnT, Drug.
gists OF Augusta; advertisements of PErEyNAX
IL WALLER; D. \ JoRpAN; J. II ConE and
EIIzAsrrn CoBB, Admir-. and Adm'x. p. l.
CALnorS; Howard Association and Shcriffs
Sales.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-01-20

EYEonIs AND IMroRrs At New YoRK,-The
Nswfitrk journal of Commerce publiihes it
annual statemeptssof the port "The total
imports ere tho largest Of any year on The re.
cord. be'gg sb0us aiteen million dollars larger
twsdtyia aye millions in excess Of ANY previous
yesr ia the, ,lyistofy Of that port Bish seesrd
to thsf f7r5fts nsays, I'VE find - large com.
parati8 jaSresss in Shipments Of dome sites
10 necsHsber over the total for tbesaine month
OF any fotMsr year aSee 1856; aud the aggre.
gstAs s1os Sinclsdiug specie and bullion,
y aise Jsrgsyst than any fornaer totalS bnt the
beiag greater by nearly. two million aollar.
tasn tbsentirs value of all ths remainins ex
ports