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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

NEW CorToN.-The first bale of new Cotton brought
here this season. arrive last evening h. the Whining
ton Manchester Railroad. 1t was raised by Gen. W.
Evans, of Marion, S. G., and consigned to W. w.
PIERCE, Esq. This morning it was offered upon market
by Mr.. Geo. o. VanAmringe, broker and purchased by
Mr.. A. Fl. VanBokkelen, at 12I cents per h. it was
classed as good middling Gen. E. has sent the first
bale of new Cotton to this market each season for
eral years past.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

LINooLN's CAB1NEr.-The Washington Star says it
rumored political circles, in that city, as coming
rom rehaole Republican sources that the following Is
to be the composition of Mr. Lincons cabinet in
Of his election: VIM. III. Seward Secretary of State
Henry Winter Davis, Attorney General; John Sber,
man. Secretary of the Treasury; Oassius NJ Clay Sec
rotary OF the Interior Benjamin F. Wade, Secretary
of the Navy John Hickman Secretary OF War Sch.,
ler Oolfax, Postmaster General
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

New ORLEANS, Aug. 20.-The steam ship Austin,
Capt Forbes, from Brazos Santiago, with Vera Cruz
dates to the 18th nst and $38OOOO in specie, arrived
to-day. Her advices report that quiet prevailed at
Brownsville The revolution in Northern Mexico is
progressing, and threatens to enguph everything. Gen.
Zuazna has been killed in a recent engagement. vi
daurri has been defeated by Gen. Armbesi.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
Union of Bell and DOugla.,tes In New YORK.

Union of Bell and Douglasites In New York.
The National lnelfgencer of the 18th inst saws =
The Douglas State Convention held at Syracuse last
week. after session of two days, crossed its labors har
moniousy in the afternoon OF the 10th instant, by NOM
mating electoral ticket satisfactory to the Bell and
Everett General Committee session at the same place
The PRESIDENTIAL Electors for the State at large are
Reuben d. Walworth and Eeman j. Redfed, and of
the thirty three district electors ten odne Wings
OF Wei-known character The ticket applauded We
hementy when it read to the Convention, and was
adopted unanimously. The Bell and Everett conference
committee invited to take seats on the floor of the
Convention"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

BeapWe regret to learn from the Goldsboro Rough
Notes. that the Methodist Church at Knston was con-
sumed last Saturday evening, about twilight, by light
ming 1t was neat edifce built but few years ago
at a cost of upwards of $25OO A new bell was pur-
chased not long since, costing upwards of $780, which
was also consumed causing loss to the congregation
of nearly or quite $4,000 We havnt learned whether
there was any insurance"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

ALMONDS GROWN IN WnM1NGToN.-Mr. VIM. L.
Pitts placed before us this morning two softsheIl
almonds, which grew tree in Mrs. Pitts garden,
Front street. This is the second year the tree has pro-
duced fruit, and although the quantity is SMALL it goes
to show that almonds be grown in this section of
country We have not tasted them, but learn that they
are far preferable to the imported almond
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

New ORLEANS, August 2O.-The steam ship Ca
hoacba, Capt SMITH, from Havana, with dates to the
18th instant arrived here to-day Her advices report
100000 boxes. Moasses is dull Sterling Exchange is
quoted at Is per cent premium, and Exchange on New
York at 20 per cent premium.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

EVERY MAN CARRYING OWN FIRE ENG1NE.-At
the meeting OF the Mayor and Aldermen of Cambridge
on Wednesday evening an order was reported from the
Committee on the Fire Department in favor of purchas-
ing two hundred portable fire engines and at an
OF 81 200 The object is to do away with the running
OF all the engines to small fire and if the order is passed
these engines will be distributed by the police in different
sections OF the city 1t is to be tried as an experiment.
the Paentee agrees to take them back if the city is not
satisfied with them at the end of the wear. -
Doa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

We were startled yesterday afternoon 10y the painful
and unexpected announcement that Hon. WILLIAM Fl.
WASHINGTON had passed from time to eternity. We
had seen him on the street but few days before and
his illness had been of such short duration that we had
not even beard of his being confined He addressed a
public meeting at the Club House here but few even
lngs previous to the election and taken SICK we
learned yesterday soon AFTER and had been confined to
his residence since. He died, we have learned OF
a congestive chill. His death will be lamented by all
who knew him, for his many good traits of head and
heart have rendered him very popular.
TO his amiable lady and only child the latter now in
the far west who are rendered the one widow and the
other atheress by this stroke of the great destroyer
Death, we tender our heartfelt sympathy.
We suppose some qualified for the task will pre-
pare a suitable obituary notice of the deceased
Nelcber9l PrOgress 18th 1nt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
State Elections Before November.

ElectlOns are to be held IN the following States
the times named
California, first Wednesday in September
Florida, first Monday in October
Georgia, first Monday in October
Indiana, second Tuesday in September.
Iowa, second Tuesday in September.
Maine, second Tuesday in September
Minnesota, second Tuesday in October.
Mississippi, first Monday in October
Ohio, second tuesday in October
Pennsylvania, second Tuesday in October
South Carolina, second Monday in October
Vermont, first Thursday in September.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
FnLnl Railroad Collision

New ORLEANS August pa terrible collision &C.
Cured yesterday on the Carrolton Railroad, leading
from this city to Lake Pontchatrain Owing to the
fact of the day being Sunday the we're crowded
with people who had gone out to visit the Lake shore
Three OF the passengers instantly killed. and large
number were badly wounded. The collision is general
y at trbuted to the cupable negligence of the engineer
who has absconded- Charleston Me,cttru
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

FUNERAL OF REV. j. Fl. BRENr.-'The funeral servi-
ces OF this highly popular and much amented Minister
of Christ took place yesterday at o'clock from the
Methodist Church in this place. of which he has served
TOR nearly two years as pastor with the most complete
satisfaction to the members and large congregation that
Rev. VIM. Gloss, the Presiding Elder, officiated on
the occasion, who delivered Short but very interest
ing and appropriate sermon to house crowded with
the mourners and friends OF the deceased Rev. Mr..
Brent is gone. His warning voice will no more be
heard Centenary Church, or elsewhere, but his pre-
cept and example will live in the minds of many Wav
ward son and daughter of the for many long years
to come His place will be hard to fill for he had very
few equals in the North Carolina Conference as
preacher and pastor.-Ne,cbern Progress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

Commemorative of Robert T. Bradley ap-
pears in the printed proceedings Of Ashland Lodge A
Y. NJ published in our paper a few days ago. 1t
should have been Richard 7. Bradley.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

BSs~ The Eclectic Magazine for September has been
received at this oce-a very interesting number The
editor says that the present number begins the third
volume for the present year. 1t contains much inter-
estng reading and valuable information also the por-
traits of the three great English Reformers of historical
renown, and welengraved portrait of Thackeray well
known in the literary world. All on STEEL by Sartain
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

nGaeThe schr Aramlnta, from Ruatan, the 9th inst,
arrived at New Orleans on the goth inst She brings
the crew of the schooner Clifton of the vessels COM
posing Gen. Walkers expedition, which captured
by the British authorities at Belize, Honduras Gen.
Walker has effected landing at Truxilo, a seaport
town Of Central America, and capital of department
in the Carribian Sea, and the Mosquito frontier 1t is
located in lat 1885, long $3.50 and its harbor is in
the Bay of TruIlo Tor TruxiIo) and is defended by
several forts. Walker took the town after very feeble
resistance only gun being fred by the troops who
garrisoned it. Two of his men, however, were wound
ed There is great excitement throughout Central A
merca in consequence of this movement of the Fill
libusters $50 says dispatch to the Charleston Cou-
a.jor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

REcE1vED>-The North Carolina Journal of Educa-
ton for August has been received 1t contains much
valuable reading.
The North Carolina University Magazine for August
contains the portrait of Hon. A D. Murphy on Steel
by Sartain. Also, Biographical sketch of the same
written by Hon. VIM. A. Graham. This Magazine is
well printed, and its pages are generally filled with inter-
esng matter 1t should be well patronzed, as no doubt
If is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

The CITIZEN FOR SALE-This paper is advertised for
sae solely because the proprietor wishes to enter upon
different kind of business, and cannot give it the at
tentlon necessary to its proper management. In the
hands of an energetic young man. willing to canvass for
subscribers and advertising patronage, it would pay
handsomely. F'
The Citizen ac not hoaUeUer be discontinued whether
purchaser be found or not and we shall see that no
one but suitable person assumes its control.
NurfreSborO Citizen
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

HgpAdvces from Denver city to the 18th inst. have
been received The first U S. mail to Denver arrived
out on the 10th inst, causing general rejoicing.
The quartz mills were working successfully, MANY of
them yielding from $75 to $lOO per day. Business at
Denver continued dull
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

The following are the names of those Know othings
who have been placed on the Douglas Electoral ticket
VIM. Kent, james Kid, James NJ PuIver, Lorenzo
burrows, Chas Fl. Carroll, D. b St. John, Henry Fl.
Ross Miles 81 French, Jas. De P Ogden Edw. Hun
tington.-N Y Dau Book
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.

HALIFAX, Aug. II, 1860.
The steamer arabia brings European dates to the
11th. The political news is of little interest.
LIVERPOOL Aug. 18th, 1860.
Cotton-Sales for the week $4,000 bales. There was
large speculative enquiry and the market closed steady
and firm Fair Orleans 733sd., Mddling Orleans 3D.;
Fair Uplands 624d., Middling Uplands 9-l6d.
Flour firm, and fair qualities have slightly improved
Wheat firm. Corn quiet. Provisions dull, and sales
unimportant. Sugar quiet. Coffee dull. Rice steady.
Rosin steady at As I'd. Spirits Turpentne steady
Consols 931a 93h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

TExAs.-The report that the principal hotel and all
the business houses except one of the town of Hender
son, Texas, have been destroyed by fire is confirmed
The loss is very heavy.
Flourney, the Democratic candidate on the Breckin-
ridge ticket for Attorney General is ahead, and will
doubtless be elected by large majority
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
Ellis mai0ritv

The aggregate 1 vote isll2l62. Polk viii add about
loo to Ellis majority and probably 500 to the aggre-
State was in gSsn vote before poed in the
and Mr.. Gimer 97O votes makne the aooreate vote
lO2568 We will insert table again as soon as we
receive the entire official vote.- Raleigh Standard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

bSs~ We regret to learn that Samuel Langdon, Esq,
prominent citizen of Brunswick county, died at Smith
vile on Monday last. Mr.. L. was a worthy man.,
and his death will be sincerely lamented by the whole
county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

Ia The statements Of the suerings of the people in
Kansas from drought is believed to be greatly
ated Although the drought has been very severe in
some portions of the Territory yet it is believed that oil
sections have fair prospect of suficiency for home
COnsumntion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

"<s Havana dates to the 18th inst received at New
Orleans state that cargo of 26O COOLIES had arrived
at Havana. The sugar market was firm at e16 rails
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
Official Vote for Gov

1ea-John Thorn, respectable citizen of Wake Co.
was killed on the 18th inst, by the falling of tree
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

B6S@ Advices from Vera Cruz to the 9th inst state
that Miramon was retreang followed by the liberals
The Mramon government refuses to accede to the de-
mands of the Spanish Minister regarding the Spanish
claims
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

SeA-The Douglas convention of Mississippi met at
GRENADA on the 18th inst, and nominated full eector
al ticket.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

ReA~Speaker Pennington declines reelection to the
next Congress. He will serve out his present term.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

NEW COTTON AT MoBuE.-One hundred and twen-
bales new cotton had been received at Mobile up to
the 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

UHlc1aI vote Tor GOVernOr.
We have received official otherwise reliable returns
OF the recent vote for Governor in this tate from all
the counties except Polk. Omitting this county the
vote stands ~
For Ellis 5q11e
For Pool 53O41
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
Virginia..

The Breckenridge Convention, held at Charlottesville
last week, appointed Senators Hunter and Mason Ex-
Governor WISE and Messrs. Smith and RUSSELL as Eec-
tors. 1t is understood, we believe that Messrs Wise
and Hunter intend canvassng the State. The Breck.
inridge Committee were unable to make any comprom-
Use with the Douglas party and hence both Conven-
tons formed electoral tickets Senator Mason declared
in his speech that the path marked out by Douglas leads
directly to the abolition camp. There three
tickets for President before the people of Virginia The
breckenridge Convention passed the following resolu-
| ton -
RESOLVED, That the Democratic State electors of Viz
GINA should vote for Brecknridge and Lane if doing
they be elected to the Offices for which they have
nominated; but should it be ascerained that there is
election by the people, then they shall cast the of the
state for breckenridge and Lane by doing will place
Brec nrdge before the House of Representatives one
the three highest to be voted for President Lane be
fore the Senate as of the highest be voted
suits be reached then the said electors shall vote in
tner election as unit so as possible to prevent the
ion of this convention being the way the certain
and immediate disruption of noble and cherished Union
no compromise can be made
BE- The Pixies Peak Express from Denver City ar
rived at ST. Josephs the 4th with dates to the 9TH
inst
The United States troops from Forts Kearney and
Reilly had battle with the Kowas, near Bent's Fort
on the Oath of July The troops demanded that the In
dans should deliver up those who had committed the
late outrages and their refusal to so they attacked
them Five Of the Kiowa tribe were killed and thirteen
wounded during the engagement. The two wounded
were left at Bents Fort, and proceeded down the Ar
kansas river but Bent fearing an attack sent mes
senger to recall the troops The messenger was attack
ed and scaped by the Indians, who left him. supposing
he dead but he managed to return to the fort and
will probably recover.
Bent having but small supply of provisions in the
Fort and fearing trouble released the wounded prison
ers. The Arrapahoes ard Cheyennes, who were lately
in Denver city, encamped around the fort, and
promise to protect it.
BS Havana dates to the 9Th inst have been received
at New Orleans
The steamer Benville reports terrific hurricane in
the Gulf of Mexico. The schooner Oregon from Mo-
bie has been lost Her crew and passengers were
The steamer Clyde, at Havana, brings Vera Cruz
dates to the I'd inst. Mramons army has been routed
by the Liberals in attempting to escape from Lagos
The latest advices state that Mramon was surrounded
by Leon Gen. Robes has abandoned Jaapa The
principal towns rising and pronouncing for the Lib
erals The Spanish minister threatens to lombard
Vera Cruz.
Havana continues healthy. Sugar was buoyant and
molasses quiet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

HE ROPE-WA LKERs AT NIAGARA FALLs-ETtrd-
ordinary FeatS-During the past week they have had
two rival rope-wakers at Niagara-Mons Blondin and
Mons. Farini. The Buffalo Republican has the follow
ing account of their daring feats
On Wednesday, at 2. NJ, Blondin started from the
American side on run, and when near the middle of
the rope he cooy sat down upon it, and having fastened
his balance pole to the guys he through some of
his intrepid performances standing upon his head lay
ing down upon the rope, passing hand over hand foot
over foot &c, after which he returned on quick run to
the American side, where he greeted with cheers
that reVerberaed above the sound of the rushing water
below. After having his feet encountered with peach
baskets and being chained from head to foot be again
started for the Canada SIDE Having reached the centre
OF the rope he again stood his head and elevated the
peach baskets between heaven and earthor rather the
rapids beneath After little delay Pondin attred as
French cook made his appearance lad after having
COOK stove strapped to bis back balance pole in hand
he started his return to the United States HAVING
reached the centre OF his cobweb be sat down. and un
srapping his stove, made fire, and proceeded to cook
an omelee, after doing which, and picking up his cook
Ing utensils, he proceeded on bis journey and landed in
safety.
Farln has stretched bis rope and built his enclosures
few rods from the Cataract House. just below the Gas
works, on each side of the river.
FARM appeared at the American end of his rome at
O'Clock P. NJ. on Wednesday. He is man of about IS
years OF age apparently not very athletic His pole was
about 30 feet long, tipped at the ends with metal and so
slender that 1t bent In the form of bow when be lifted
it. On his feet were Inbia rubber Shoes and on his
hands lilac kid gloves AS he stepped upon the rome if
became evident that if be crossed the rope be woud do
at fearful risk His step uncertain, and bis pole
bent SO that the ends were constantly in the guys This
necessarily made bis progress very SLOW short dis
tance from the shore he dashed his pole and stood on his
head and repeated the same feat several times during
his transit.
About midway of the cable small rope was let down
to the Maid OF the Mist" and pulled up, with two lar
ger ones attached which, being fastened to the cable
Farini went down on them to the boat not head first
as announced but in the orthodox style He returned
minutes in crossing Blondin walks on the goth. and
on that occasion will carry man on his back from
shore to shore.
These exploits will answer very well to amuse the
people for while, at least until Blondin succeeds in
killing himself and then all will be over and but little
said or cared for the intrepid Blondin
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
FOR THE DAILY JOURNAL.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 22d, 1860
An arrival at this port from Ruatan, states that
Walker has captured the town of Truxilo, with two
wounded
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
ARRIVAL OF THE GLASGOW.

UL1ASCOVS'
The Steamship Glasgow, from Glasgow with dates
to the 9Th instant, arrived of Cape Race on the
night of the l7th She also brings Liverpool dates via
Queenstown to the 9th, being two days later.
The cotton market was firm.
The dispatches received state that Naples was quiet
at the latest advices by telegraph.
Nothing later has beef received with regard to the
movements of Garibadi.
The British House of Commons has passed the bill
amalgamatng the European and Native armies in India
The steamship City of Baltimore arrived at Queens
town on the 1th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23
From California.

By the poney Express we are in possession of San
Francisco dates to the lst inst 1t appears that the
Douglas party determined to rule ruin in Cafor-
MIA
A meeting Of the Democratic State Central Commit
tee was held at San Francisco the 3Oh and 3Ist-
long discussion ensued nominating only one cleo
oral ticket which resulted in split twenty-six being
for Breckenridge and ten for Douglas. Both wings
have called nominating conventions, and both published
addresses to the democrats A Bell and Everett con-
Vention is also to be held. A Breckenridge and Lane
ratification meeting held in San Francisco on Saur-
day evening. 1t called democratic ratification
meeting, and the Douglas attended in such numbers
as to be able to vote down all the ratying resolutions
Or the sixteen of the State Senators who hold over and
will vote tor Mr. OWNS at the next meeting
OF the legislature six known to be Douglas men, and
several others non-comnittal.
Gen. Shields arrived at San Francisco on the 3lst.
One hundred seeding Mormons have arrived at Car
son Valley. They were pursued by the Saints from
Salt Lake, and threatened with vengeance
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

HeAe The Poney Express, with California dates to the
9th inst has arrived at ST. Josephs. Hong Kong dates
to tie 9Th June had reached San Francisco The pre-
paraons of the allies had been delayed by casualties to
the transports. One English and one French steam
transport had been wrecked. One French transport
was laid up for REPAIRS and another had caught fire and
been scuttled.
The imperial troops invested Nankin the headquar
teIs OF the rebels and expected to reduce them
submission but the rebels assumed the offensive and
routed the mperiaists, and beseging the remain
der OF the force The panic in Shanghai was so intense
that the people were relieved by the English and French
Ministers taking possession.
The advices from California are uninterestDg Sen
ators Gwin and Latham had arrived home
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-23

TALc.-A mountain of pure tale exists in Cherokee
county, N. G., west of Murphy. 1t is termed the
French Chalk" by taors who use it as substitute for
chalk 1t is now extensively used in The manufacture
OF the ne soaps and as an antrctionist heavy ma
In the vicinity of navigation this vast formation"
would be OF great value in the arts but where it il the
expense of transportation would leave no profits to the
MINER and it must therefore remain unused until dense
population, with accompanying factories, encompass it,