Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16
Further by the steamer Canadian


1t was reported that the great powers signed con-
venton relative to intervention in the affairs of Syria
at Paris on Thursday.
The GoodwoOd Cup was won by the horse Sweet
Sauce" Starke was the fourth.
The Atlantic telegraph company report that the
efforts to restore the cable have failed It invariably
broke at shore distances the outside covering of iron
wire being eaten away, though the gutta percha and
copper wire was good new.
The Prince Regent of Prussia arrived at Toplitz on
the 25th.
Letters from Paris say that Lord Pamerstons speech
created great sensation Some writer's say that serious
alarm felt to the maintenance of peace between
France and England.
The correspondent Of the London Herald states that
all the French naval officers on urough were ordered to
report without delay That the naval reserve has been
called OUT and that the French feet in the Mediterranean
would be raised to twenty vessels.
The preparations for the Syrian expedition were pro-
crossing actively. 1t will consist of 900 men, be-
sides artillery and cavalry.
There is nothing new from Sicily. 1t is stated that
the Pope has refused to adopt any of The measures
commended by the French Ambassador, and has decar
ed that if these changes are forced him. he will aban-
don his States.
Two Sandman war vessels bad gone to Syria 1t
expected that the Vceroy of Egypt had placed his
troops at the disposal of the Sultan to punish the Druses
Great excitement existed in Russia against the Turks
The Paris Constitutional says the expedition of
France to Syria will, as matter of necessity, be
red out but the part of France will be that Occupation
rather than intervention.
1t reported that the Porte has given acL uscence
to the terms of the Syrian convention.
| ~ The Latest.
Orders have been transmitted to Touloh to embark
! the expedition at once.
According to the Times correspondent it is gurmsed
that Garibad has landed the main land and no one
would be surprised to learn that he has reached Naples
without striking blow and that even royaIists have
fraternized with his volunteers.
In the House of Commons on the 26th in reference to
Scilan affairs, Lord John Russell said that the Neapo
Titan government had requested the mediation of Great
Britain for the purpose OF stopping Garibald on the
condition thatif Garibad refused the proposed truce
the forces of France and England should be used to
pei him. To that proposition he sald government had
declined to accede.
| !" Wallace" was first and Satellite" second.
Meeting of shs Friends of fBreckinr,dge-several
Speeches
RICHMOND Aug. Z, 10 p. Mn conformity to the
recommendation of the State Central Executive Gem
mlttee to hold Convention at Charlottesville Thurs
day. the 18th instant the Association of the Democratic
party of Richmond, assembled at Metropolitan Hall to-
night in large numbers
In the absence of L. w. Gazebrook, ESQ. President,
Mr.. j. A. Belvin was called to the Chair. Mr.. James
Dove oficated as Secretary.
Among other resolutions one appointing hundred
i delegates to Charlottesville has been adopted.
The speakers Beverly r. Wellford, o. Jennings
Wise, Geo. Dabney Wootten, whose appearance in the
hall caused great merrment Mr. Christian Of Alabama
and VIM. Old, Jr., who is now speaking. 5zv
A Dandy at hotel who wanted the milk passed to
him, thus asked for it- Please send your COW this
way" To whom the landlady retorted as follows:
} " Waiter take the COW down to where the calf is
bleating."