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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

From this comparison it is evident that the forelgn
demand for domestic cotton goods has been marKeu Dy
regular and important increase during the last
years Not many years ago. our manufacturers 1ound
their goods at discount in all the markets abr0ad-tne
cbeap products of Lancashire being almost everywhere
preferred. Time however, has steadily worn away the
preudces that have existed and the test OF experience
has won for our fabrics the esteem of the largest consul
mers in South America, in Cuba and IN emma !;
so that every year sending out still increasing
supplies In the year l847, the amount OF our ex-
ports was $lO,351 800; from that period the value
has steadily increased until last year, when the ship
ments amounted to $3l579OO8. This shows pro-
gress OF over 800 per cent for the whole period compar
3D. or an average yearly increase of about per cent
rate of growth which has been scarcely equaed by
any other kind OF domestic product exported and which
agey in advance of the progress made by the general
exports of the country 1t is gratifying to observe from
the retarns for the year that this ratio of increase
is at present being than sustained The value of
the exports from New York. from Jan LIST up to pres
ent date, is $I,l33l89 against $7858l2 tor the period
of 1852 showing increase OF $347,367, or Al per
cent for the current year.
1t is not difficult to oresee that these figures point to
an immense extension of trade in cotton goods The
position of goods in the foreign markets has been
acquired by that which affords of the surest guara
tees of its perpeuy and extension, viz their SUPERIOR
ty for the purposes of The whole experience of
our exporters goes to prove that where American cot
tons have had fair trial they have secured estab
lished demand fact which has given US the hrmest
possible hold upon the markets to which they are ex
ported. We appear to be on the eve of largely in
| creased demand from Mexico and China. Whether or
not the pending treaty with Mexico be ratified, it is
clear from the aspect of relations with that country
that specific adjustment of MexcoAmercan affairs is
at hand when the exercise of common prudence will
suffice to treaty of favorable exchanges of COM
merce. China continues to show preference towards
this country in the selection of her foreign traders aud
the demand for cottons from thence is consequently
largely increasing.
In view of these facts, the question naturally suggests
markets and there take the trade out of the hands of
British producers, what need have for protective
tariff at home ?-U United States Economist
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

"GUNPowDER PLoT "--ATTEMPT TO DESTROY A
TowN-The inhabitants of Napoleon, Ark. have been
considerably excited during the past few days by the
discovery Of plot to destroy that town by means o.
turning upon the current of the Arkansas river. Ma
poleon is situated upon strip of land at the
junction of the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers and for
several miles back the two rivers only separated by
strip Of ground on four hundred yards in width. A
week two since train OF powder laid across this
narrow point and on Monday night the match was ap-
piled. terrific explosion ensued and the earth was
torn up extent which allowed the waters from the
Arkansas river to find it, way into the Mssissp
p Already has strong current formed in the breach
which is hourly widening and deepening, and from
present indications at distant day the town will be
swept away planter in the vicinity whose interest
would be greatly enhanced by the change in the current
of the Arkansas river suspected of having perpetrated
the deed, but nothing positive is known.
Memphis (Tenn0 Argus
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

The Missouri RAILROAD APpRoPRIAT1oNs-NEw
MEXICAN News, &C-ST, LOUIS, March 1.-THE Rail
Road bill passed the Senate yesterday.
gentleman just from New Mexico reports the Ma
vaee Indians having taken very hostile position
wards the whites, having stolen nearly all the stock in
the Rio Rabaoe district Over 100000 head of sheep
and large quantity OF other stock have been of
during the winter.
The entire nation is combined in the hostile move
ment. Col. Faunteroy preparing extensive ex-
petition against these Indians and expected to take
the field in person this month Gov. Roncher is also
organizing volunteer companies for the protection of the
citizens.
steamer from the Illinois river reports that Moore
warehouse containing $4,000 bushels of corn, and five
other warehouses; also full Of corn at Havana Illinois
fire when she passed that point yesterday after
noon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22
The Leather Dealers In new YOTk-EHect of tn,
Strike in New England.

The New York correspondent Of the Charleston Mer.
curry, under date of the 18th inst, says
The leading leather dealers of the United States are
expecting to hold national convention at the Astor
House to day 1t is the first outbreak of long smou
derng fire. The production of leather during the past
four years has been far larger than the demand and there
is such an immense stock on hand that the price
is actually from three to five cents less a pound
than that of hides. All prospect of an improvement in
prices is efectuay cut off by the shoestrikers in New
England which have damaged of the largest leather
markets In the country The object of the convention
is to take some steps to stay the production of leather
until the prices bettered Talking of shoestrikes
the papers have greatly exaggerated the character and
importance OF the movement mere, in sympathy with,
and aid o. the New England strikers The shoe making
business of New York is very small branch of indns
try and if every man who hammers last in this CITY
were to suspend business tomorrow their places could
be easily filed the day after by mportatons from New
Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

The CALIFORNIA OVERLAND MAn..-S. Louis
March 19.-Eeven thousand letters were dispatched
yesterday by the overland California mail. The mail oil
the 25th ut being day later than previous arrival
has arrived.
Mr.. Brewster, who returns from the Washee mines
brings specimens of silver which has been assayed
over $4,000 ton.
The delegates elected from seventeen counties to the
State Democratic Convention stand nearly four to one
for Mr. Latham indicating the complete triumph of Mr.
Latham over the Gwin and Weller influence. The San
Francisco delegates are favorable to sending Austin
Smith to Charleston. He is friendly to the nomination
of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

announced the arrival at this port of the ship Hartford
from Liverpool, after unusual long passage OF sixty
days. occasioned by heavy gales Capt Davis reports
the abandonment of the bark EXCELSIOR of New Haven
Conn, on her passage from New York to Barbados
which was dismasted in gale The captain crew and
passenger brought to this poit by the Ha, ford
The British ship Inkermann arrived at this port on
Friday in charge Of her first officer, the Captain having
jumped overheard in fit of arrangement, and been
drowned the 18th of February, while the ship was
on her voyage from Liverpool to this port Captain
Clark a native of Greenock Scotland, and about
q years old.
The great majority of recent arrivals at this port re-
port succession OF heavy gales off Hatteras.
Charleston MerCuru of the 10th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22
The Steam Ship Line.

We understand that those having in charge the great
movement in favor Of line of Steam Ships between
this port and New York, have been actively at work,
both here and in New York and that the Investigations
they have made have all tended to encourage them in
their belefin the success of the line if established and
their conviction Of the necessity of establishing it, They
find that all such lines that have been established else
where have been uniformly successul-have not only
answered to the wishes of their stockholders but have
tended largely to deveOpe the trade of the cities ports
to which they have rum The lines to Norfolk, Rich
mond and Petersburg, to Alexandria, to Charleston
Savannah all pay and all these cities have been bene-
fitted in their trade commerce and shipping interests
Men in North Carolina say, that if Wilmington, a
North Carolina point aspires to securing and concen-
trating the trade of the State, important share
thereof she must offer the same facilities and hold out
the same inducements that her Virginia and South Car
DINA rivals do. This is most assuredly the talk that
any one who goes abroad and meets up with assemble
ges of people from different sections of State bound
TO hear.
Our Roads have already subscribed. Subscriptions
may be calculated upon in New York. private
subscriptions have been made here but not to the amount
that there ought to be-and must bef the project is
to be put through fairly and properly.
If the line is to be properly and promptly started
twenty-five thousand dollars must be added to the pres
ent of the Company, or at least to those means
upon which the Company thinks it has some right tc
calculate 1t is believed that with this additional sub
scrpton the line OF two fine steamers commence
operations free from debt the ships being of size style
and class for which there is a constant demand, anC
therefore, such there be little no risk of serious
loss upon in any event. though there is no reason to an
ticipate any other result than fully successful in al
all respects.
1t is not for to urge others, make appeals any
further than preSentment of the facts may go but tb
we think it cur duty to do.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

RSg~ Messrs. VIM. Robinson & Son, propose to pub,
lish at Goldsboro' n G., daily and weekly paper to
be called the " Rough Notes"
The Daily Rough Notes, )" will be issued every morn
ing and issued to subscribers during the Presidential
campaign for three dollars and two dollars additional
for the balance of the year-til 1st May, 1861 should
the paper be continued.
The weekly paper will be one dollar for the cam
pagna dollar additional for the balance of the year
If continued.
These issues, commencing about the first of May, will
be strictly campaign papers, but their publication will
be permanently continued, should their patronage us
iy it.
We need not say that MIR. Robinson is Democrat of
the most decided kind neither need we add to those
who know him as an editor and their name is legion
that he is one of the most able and vigorous political
writer's In the State. The Rough Notes WILL no doubt
do good service in the coming canvass We trust that
they will be widely circulated.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

SUDDEN DEATH OF STRANGER.-O Saturday night
last, Mr. Grimes, from Little Washington Pitt county
N G., died from appoplexy the Norfolk boat, while
on the way to Baltimore. The deceased subject to
appoplexy, and kept constantly by his side faithful
negro man, whose grief when he discovered that his
kind master dead, caused tears to flow from the
eyes of many passengers the boat The body of Mr.
Grimes Sunday placed in metallic coffin and for
warded to his afflicted family. The deceased was visit
ing Baltimore Tor the purpose of purchasing carriage
for one of his daughters, recently married,
PeterSburg ErpreSS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

SHIP NEws.-Norfolk, March l9.-The bark Swan
OF and for Baltimore, from Cienfugeos, with cargo OF
moasess is ashore at Cape Henry The vessel and car
go will probably prove total loss Eight men have
landed from the wreck but five are still aboard left to
the mercy of the Assistance will be sent down
tonight.
The schooner Socco of Brdgetown lost her deck load
of naval stores and had her rigging damaged.
the schooner Rainbow, eleven days from Havana with
molasses have arrived.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

DANGEROUS RESULT OF VAccINAT1oN.-Fiye men
vaccnated in Boston last week with matter obtained
from scab taken from the arm of the child of an ac
quantance bnt the matter having been exposed to the
air three or four days before was used the result was
that every case the arm Of the subject began to iname
Inflammation continued and their arms were swollen to
twice their natural sze For several days the lives of
the patients were despaired Of but they have with one
exception recovered In that case the patient is still in
precarlous condition. The incubation was performed
by the farther of the child not a physician.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

ENCOURAGE HONE ENTERPR1sE.--By reference to ouI
advertising columns it will be seen that WIN. CARTER
Sons have established Boot and Shoe, and Saddle
and Harness Mandatory in Chatham county, N. e.
Messrs. T. 9. & B. G. Worth are the agents at this
place. North Carolina leather all the rage, and
we have no doubt the Messrs. Garter will find ready
sale for their goods.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

Bss~ The Elizabeth City State, as quoted by the
Wilmington Herald, says -" 1t is not true that Mr..
Pool, on oath, a representative in the Legislature Of
this State by his VOTE declared ad yaorem to be
in principle" This is the assertion of the State The
proof that Mr. Pool did declare by his vote is record
ed on the journal of the Senate at its last session
Again, the State as quoted by the Herald says, it
is not true that Mr.. Pool has invariably voted against
every railroad proposed to be built during his term Of
service in the Legislature Assertion again. Will
the State show where he has voted to give assistance to
any railroad proposed to be built during his term of
vice in the Legislature? Better to look up the proofs
1t might pay well the utterng of denuncations
against Governor Ellis-we think so at least
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

"W oRMs" ON The FAcE.-An English editor informs
correspondent-who signs himself" A Troubled One"
AS follows:
Little black specks occaso nay observed upon the
nose and forehead some individuals These speck when
they exist IN any NUMBER are cause of much insight
ilness They are minute corks, if we may use the term
OF coagulated lymph which close the orfces pores
or exhalent vessels of the skin On the skin immediate
adjacent to them, being pressed with the finger nails
these bits coaguated lymph will come from it in YER
micular FORM They are vugarly called flesh-worms
many persons fancying them to be living creatures.
These may be got rid Of and prevented from return
ing by washing with tepid water by proper friction
with towel and by the application Of little cold cream
The longer these little piles are permitted to remain
the skin, the more firmly they become fixed and after
tme when they lose their moisture they are converted
into little bony spines dense as brstles and having
much of that character.
They should be thoroughly bat cautiously squeezed
says another author, and retiring to rest paste
should be applied to the part affected Recipe for the
paste: Take one ounce opowdered bitter almonds and
one ounce of barley -four, and enough honey to make
the above ingredients into PASTE There is another and
still more simple remedy which you may prefer Battle
the spots several times day with ukewarm water and
sponge; rubbing the sponge over piece of yellow
soap There is healing power in soap distinct from
It's cleansing properties.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

The CHARLESTON CONvENTIoN-THE PATENT BILLS
Washington, March 10, p. M-The project of chan
ging the place for holding the Democratic National
Convention does not find favor with most prominent
politicians here 1t is held that such step might break
up the convention. OF this opinion is Judge Douglas
The Senate committee on patents have reported the
new bill concerning patent affairs with amendment
striking the section relating to uterferences and the
leading objection to the bill is thus removed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

RECRUITS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TExAs-The fcl
lowing named officers assigned to duty with the de-
tachments of recruits which will be made up and out
en- route for the troops serving in the department of
Texas and will join their respective companies after
executing their special instructions Captain James w
Palmer, Captain Charles j. Whiting, Captain Nathan
g. Evans, Second Lieutenant A. Parker Porter all of
the second cavalry and First Lieutenant Samuel e.
Chain, first artillery and Captain Joseph B. Plum
mer and Captain Seth Nj. Barton of the first infantry
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

STOCKHOLDERS MEET1NG.-The Fayetteville Courier
OF the 10th inst, says: The annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the Western Rail Road Company, was
held in the Town Hall on the 18th inst Chas B. Nal
let, ESQ., reelected President and the following
gentlemen we're elected Directors.
Geo. Mcneil, II. L. Myrover, A. Mclean, Jas
Kyle, w. L. Horne, VIM. McLaurin, A. A Mcclellan
T. s. Lutteroh, and S. J. Hinsdale
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

Coroner Jones held an inquest on yesterday morning
over the body Of negro man named Tom found in the
river in the lower part OF the town he was the property
of Mr.. Brantey of S. G., but was in the employ Of
Mr. JOS Treat of this town. From the evidence be
fore the Jury it appears that Tom was subject to fits o.
insanity and disappeared in the early part of February
last about which time he drinking pretty freely
and it is supposed that in fit of derium remens be
fell into the river and was drowned. Verdict accord
ngly.--Daily Journal, 10Th INST
Bag The Raleigh Daily Press is to be enlarged and
otherwise improved 1t is to be large and contain
much reading matter any OF the other daes publish
ed in this section of the South We hail all efforts al
Improvement and trust that the Press may meet with
patronage and commensurate with its efforts
deserve both.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

Lieutenant General Scott has addressed an order to
Assistant Quartermaster General Tomkins, at New
York. from which appears that all the disposabe troops
OF the United States Army to be concentrated ID
Iexas for the protection of the frontier When the MISS
ard Missouri rivers open portions ofthe regiments
IN Minnesota and Kansas will proceed to Texas by the
western route swelling the United States troops in that
State to about one thousand The troops COVER
nors Island will be dispatched on the l7h OF this month
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

CURE FOR L1sPING.-A rapid and emphatic recital
Of the following said by provincial paper be an
infalible cure for lisping
Hobbs meets Snobbs and hobbs Hobbs hobs to
Snobbs and Nobbs; hobbs nobs with Snobbs and robs
Nobbs fobs That is says Nobbs the worst of Hobbs
jobs, and Snobbs' sobs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

ELECTION IN READING, PA.-Redding, Pa, March
1.-THE municipal election in this city yesterday re-
suited in the election OF Mayor Keim opposition, by
1875 majority. His majority year ago 944.-
Democratic gain 8O9 Democratic nominees for consta
bles are elected by an average majority of 800 They
also gain four councilmen The vote poled to-day is
large being 243 more than last year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

A number of the delegates to the District Conven-
ton at Fayetteville having notified the Chairman of the
meeting held at December Court of their inability to at
tend, he has appointed the following additional DELE
gates James A. Wright B. F. Grady, T. W. Brown,
,Jr w II T. Vann and James Fulton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

Judge Stump, of Baltimore, just removed by the
Governor of Maryland, was charged, 1st, with gross
and vulgar conduct on the bench; 3D. with having
delegated power illegally to the Sheriff; 3d. that he
wiluy refused to obey the orders of the Court of Ap-
pea 4th, that he has been intoxicated and asleep on
the bench, while important tria., were going on and
5th that he has been guilty Of msbehavior in his Office
as Judge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

LATER FROM HAvANA-Ne,y Orleans, March 49,
The steam ship Habana, Capt. Mcdonnell, from Ha
March 49, has arrived. The news is unimportart
Sugar was dull at rails. Sight Exchanges on New
York % per cent premium.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

DISASTER AND Loss OF LIFE.-1he wreckiDg schooner
Henry w. Johnson, Crein, master, of New York. from
Wilmington n c., arrived here Sunday. On the 18th
and 18th inst. experienced violent gale from n. n w
to n. W., in which the sails were blown away. The
vessel blown off shore the l4th and while lying
to in the Gulf stream, pitched into heavy sea which
carried away bboom, and washed three overheard
of whOmJ Ohm Cahoe, saved but the mate Rich
Perry and Ihos 1rivett were unfortunately drowned
notwithstanding every exertion made to them
Norfolk Argus, 10th INST
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

MEssRs EDToRs: My attention was called on yesterday
to the annexed of Mr. Asa A. Brown published in the
Herald of Saturday:
Iconsider it duty to the public state the following
II was the Chairman meeting held in this town in Jan
Opposition Convention Of North Carolina 10 meet in Raleigh
the 22d February and was empowered to name the del
Of the Wilmington Weldon Rail Road to if those
who wished to could pass over the Road at half price
that is have return tickets furnished them gratis was
informed that they could nothat the rule of the Road al
lowing attending Conventions to travel on 1t at half
Accordingly, those who went, myself of tie number
Since the Democratic Convention was I'D also at Raj
eish have learned that the delegates that body
required pay the above named Road going Onlyhav
ng free tickets from GOdstOo to Wilmnpo on their re-
turn such tickets being given them by the Agent of the
Road at Godsboro, but 10y whose authority know not
March 18th A. A. BROWN
Mr.. informs the public that this card pub
shed from " of duty" If the of du>
ty had made Mr. Brown publish all the circumstances of
the case there would have been necessity my taking
any notice of it, In the moral CODE truth much offend
ed by suppression of facts by direct missatement.
In the absence of the PRESIDENT Mr. Brown very properly
applied the acting President Mr.. P K Dickinson and
the Superintendent Capt Fremont, know why the dele
gates the Raleigh Opposition Convention charged
full of travel and the delegates the Democratic
Convention only half rates Both of these officers
formed explained to Mr. Brown that it done through
mistaken conception of his duty by the R. R. Agent
Godsboro, without any official authority and that the
Directors had required that officer to make good the de
fciency to the Treasury of the Company.
| How the agent, MIR. Hodelby, "a good, wellmeanng
man, make this mistake, it bootess enquire
In my opinion, he thought he acting for the best
ests of the Company
The statement of the fact (Which suppressed
Mr.. Browns card relieves the Company of the odum
making any determinations between sects parties; the
administration of its affairs has always been conducted with
any reference to the division of public opinion sub
jects either social religious POLITICAL Mr. Browns nsir
uation to the contrary Notwithstanding.
/ WILMINGTON N C. March 20. 1860 WM S. ASHE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-22

IA Since our issue of Saturday, it has raned heav
lily, and with little ntermssion until last night The
rain much needed, as the danger from fire in the
country very great The air feels much pleasanter
than it was before the rain.