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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

Notwithstanding the oppressive heat Of the weather
goodIy number of our Democratic citizens assembled
in the Court House Tuesday night, to ratily tie
nomination of Breckenridge and Lane. lie speech Of
Mr. Ashe like all his speeches, directly to the point
and was warmly received by bis auditors. Mr. j. A.
Wright made his maiden speech, ard acquitted himself
in style that would have done honor to the most ex-
perenced political speaker His ideas were clear and
distinct and the language 10 which lie expressed them
was elegant and torcib!e.
The official report Of the meeting gives pretty full
sketch Of the remarks made by essrs AsLe and right
that farther reference is unnecessary The utmost
harmony prevailed. The nomination of Breckenridge
and Lare is endorsed by every Democrat that have
met since we got home from Baltimore
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

TERRIFIC SroRN.-On Monday Ii st, (aays the Tar
boro' Sohe'ner of the 7th nst tremendous storm of
wind, rain and ball. accompanied by vivid flashes of
lightning swept through the upper part Of this county,
doing immense damage to crops, buildings sc. 1t
ranged about half mile in width, taking in its destruc-
tive the farms of Dr. John r. Mercer Mr. F. II.
Knight, Mr.. John j. Battle, Turner w. Battle, Esq.
and others. The farms are all more or less injured
The lightning struck Mr.. Knights barn, killing two
mules and horse, burning up about 100 barrels corn
some fodder &c The smoke house and couple of out
buildings belonging to M. John j. Battle blown
down and the fragments scattered in every direction.
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LenOlr Matters.

We have not yet bad time to aude to the discussion
last Tuesday, at Knston, between Messrs Jno F.
Wooen and James 2. Speight candidates for the Sen
ate The gentlemen had quite lively time of it, aud
there were some hard knocks passed between legal logic
ana agricultural rhetoric. MIR. Wooten hewed out a
platform for himself and seemed to US to he going it. free
and easy. on his own hook He goes in for crenpling
household and kitchen furniture and other small notions
which can't well be included in the phrase, every sbe
ces OF property Mr. Speight stood square up on the
democratic platform, and inclined to the belief
mat hlr. Wooten has hard road to travel and won't
be elected, soon
Mr. Speights was an excellent speech, and both gen.
tlemen acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction Of
their respective friends who mutually claimed the day
R0ugh Notes. 18th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
just as we Thought 1t Was.

letter received this morning from Western friend
places in possession of facts about the position
of things in the Mountain district which 60 far to illus
trate the few remarks we made days since about
the game of Drag now being played by the Opposition
party in this State. We have heard here big reports
what Pool and ad ualore are going to do in the West
Our friend says:
ave are all right in the mountains. i'd UaLorem
does not distract the Democracy In the four Western
counties of our district together with Polk and Ruth
erord the people strongly opposed to ad valOrea
as in any part of the State perhaps The same
may be said of Ashe and Allegheny. In the three coun
ties in the French Broad Valley and in Yancey it has
some strength but that is fast giving way. My candid
opinion is that Ellis will beat Pool in the mountain dis
trct. POOLS friends Boosting about their strength
in this district for effect elsewhere up here they keep
Boosting of his strength in the East This is regular
game which you probably see through.
Ellis is for Breckinridgeand Lane. Their nomination
is endorsed with singular unanmity."
These we believe to be precisely the facts We are
all right and it depends upon exerons to keep
ourselves all right We can and will achieve glorious
trium over all the difficulties which surround the par
ty. We can give to our noble standard bearer, John
W. Ellis, such majority he deserves We can elect
full majority OF good Democrats to both Houses OF
State Legislature and all this we can do in spite of
the Efforts Of open foes Or the parazng apathy of
lukewarm friends We can give such a vote as will
give to Breckenridge and Lane most powerful impetus
in the coming contest. Let us do it. Come up to the
work. Be not discouraged nor deceived by any brag-
cling nor big talking That we have all heard before,
and know what value to attach to it. There is just suf
cient danger to stimulate every good Democrat to ac
tive exertion-not enough to discourage any bat the
timid and unreliable.
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NJ A N H O Cd
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

No rain of any consequence having fallen for some
weeks past learn that the crops throughout the Cape
Fear section suffering considerably The boats ply
ing between this town and Fayetteville stopped
one two of them being aground in the channel about
three miles below the latter place. and therefore the
lighter draught una bic to psss either up Or
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
RY TELEGRAPH.
1RR7VAI. OF THE STEAMER FULTON.

New York, July 9TH, 1860.
The steamer Fulton, from Southampton for New
York with Liverpool dates to the 9th ul arrived of
Oape Race yesterday
1t said the King of Naples has accepted the propo
sitons for liberal constitution and an alliance with
Piedmont
Prince Jerome Bonaparte is dead.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, June 9th, 1860
CottopSaes for the past three days of 10000 bales
the market closing dull.
Flour dull, and buyers demand reduction in price
ly declined.
Rosin steady and prices unchanged.
Rice steady.
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
QUEBEC, July 9th, 1860.
The steamship Palestine from Liverpool on the 9th,
with telegraphc advices via Londonderry to the 18th
ult., has arrived at this port.
Garribadi had issued a proclamation calling upon
the clergy to second the revolution He has $4,000
volunteers and large expedition is fitting out at
Genoa.
LIVERPOOL, June 2Sth 1860.
Cotton dull and prices irregular Sales for two days
of 10000 bales.
Breadstufs quiet, but prices steady. Provisions dull
Consos for account closed at 9314.
GEN LANE ACCEPTS.
WASHINGTON CITY, D. G.. July 9th, 1860.
Gen. Lane formally accepts the nomination for the
Vice Presidency.
EXECUTION OF REV. J. S. HARDEN.
BELv1DERE, n. j., July 7th, 1860.
Rev. J. S. Harden, convicted of the murder of his
wife, was executed here yesterday. He confessed the
crime to his brother.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

NEW ORLEANS, July 3rd.-The steamship Habana.
capt Mcdonnell, with Havana dates to the 3Oth uIt'
has arrived The Havana sugar market is steady and
unchanged; Sterling Exchange quoted at 1917 ala
2lgnt exchange On New York at i per cent prem.
Frelghts have slightly declined
The schooner Emily Keith from era Cruz, 2lst, re-
ports that the steamer Wave, from Tampico for Vera
cruz struck snag while coming out of TRISTAN Inlet,
ohe Is total loss but most of her cargo has been saved
Ia damaged condition Other news is unimportapt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

To two gentlemen who were in attendance at the las
annual meeting of the Board of Directors of this Com
paDy which was held in Charlotte on the 9th ult, we
are indebted for the following summary of the business
transacted also for items in relation to the state OFT
the work on the road
The branch track from the main STEM to this place,
recently surveyed by the Engineers adopted and
the branch ordered to be built This survey locates the
depot for this place at the lanyard north of the Court
House, and not quarter of mile from that building.
Depots or stations west of Rockingham, and on to
Charlotte also located and named The first sta
ton in Arson county, will be about two miles west OF
the river, and named Pee Dee" The second will be
at Liesvie. The third at Wadesboro'. The fourth
near Lawyers Spring Church, and named lAnesboro"
The fifth near Meadow Branch Church. and called
g Meadow Branch The sixth at Monroe. And the
seventh the Union and Mecklenburg lne and named
" Indian PATH
Depots east OF Rockingham lad been previously To-
Gated and named.
Mr. D. S. Cowan having resigned the Office OF Treas
urer OF the Eastern Division, Mr.. Duncan a. McRae
of Cheraw S. c., was appointed to succeed him.
Mr.. Loeb A. McLaurin was appointed conductor on
the eastern eLd of the road, on which end trweeky
train will commence running the first week in July, by
which time fifty miles Of track will be laid from Will
mington.
The grading east Of Rockingham and to within eight
miles of that place, is in forward state towards COM
pletion
The piling at Big Swamp, nine miles east of Lumber
ton Will be finished the last week IN July and 1t is con-
fdenty expected that the will be running at the
end OF the present year, one hundred miles west of Will
mngton
The track the Western division has been laid four
miles west of Charlotte and the work is steadily advan
cling towards LncolntoD.
1t was decided by the Board Of Directors push the
work On the inlet sections in Richmond, Anson Union
and Mecklenburg, with as much vigor as possible. At
early day force of Irish will be put on the grading
from Union line to Charlotte, and the Companys force
below Lumberon sent forward to the work in Rich
Argus 5th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

Eli W. Hail. Eq, was called 10 present the prizes,
which be cid in very chaste and beautiful speech-pre-
senting the first tie HiaWatha, which was accepted
by Mir. P III Iangton. The second to the Anna which
was accepted by MIR. R. Il. Cowan alter which the
boats started f. the main land Why is it that more
persons not join this Club it ought to find ia
with The sport is innocent and delightful, and
the recreation is much needed by overwOked cti-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
The RepnIta.

Our correspondent has furnished US with the follow
ing result of the race which came of on the Wrights-
vile course on the 4th inst
The second Regatta Of the Carolina Yacht Club was
sailed WrightsvilIe Sound the 4th instant AT
II o'clock tweny-one sail at the wharf, and on be-
ing called fourteen of them started for the prizes in the
following order:
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Democratic National En- Committee.
e following named gentlemen compose this Com


The following named gentlemen compose this Com
mittee:
hon. l. |. Stevens, of Oregon, chairman.
I Hon. R. w. johnson, of Arkansas.
Hon. Jefferson Davis, OF Mississippi.
Hon. Jesse ID. Bright of Indiana
Hon. Thomas B. Florence, of Pennsylvania
Hon. Geo. W. Hughes, OF Maryland
Hon, John w. Stevenson, of Kentucky
Hon. John r. Thomson of New Jersey
Hon. A. B. Meek, of Alabama
Augustus Schell Esq, of New York
Isaac ii. Wright, Esq, of Massachusetts,.
Hon. James G. Berret, of Washington, D. C.
VIM. Finn, Esq of Washington, D. G.
Walter Lenox Esq, of Washington, D. C.
M. W. Cluskey, Washington, D. e., Resident Sec
rotary.
Geo. W. Riggs, Washington, D. G., Treasurer
All communications should be addressed to Hon.
isaac l. Stevens Chairman, Washington, D. U. Rooms
of the Committee at No. 1879 National Hotel
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

Hsas- The Raleigh Standard of the eth inst, says
that the Rev. John F. Speght, of Edgecombe county,
died at his residence Thursday last after few days
Illness of congestion OF the lungs aged about fifty years.
His death will be deeply felt by his Church and his
County. He was Chairman of the County Court of
Edgecnmhe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

Owing to the non-arrival Of the steamer Flora Nc
Donald from Fayetteville she being detained by the low
stage of the river the excursion to Smithve on yester
day morning came near being failure. However The
parties who had chartered the Flora Mcdonald sue
ceeded in obtaining the steamer --, and
although the crowd had lessened somewhat by the fail
ure to get of early, still there goodly number on
board When the boat left here at o'clock the heat
was intense-scarcely breath of air stirring, which
continued until she arrived at Smithvle at H. NJ
where the sun was scorching hot.
Upon our arrival at Smithville, the Light Infantry
marched to the garrison yard where they were received
by SamL LangdOn, Esq, on the part of the Smthvile
Guards, in short but appropriate speech welcoming
them to the shores of old Brunswick
After their reception, the presentation of Flag to
the Guards" by the smthville ladies' came off, Miss
Ann Drew presented the flag on behalf of the ladies' and
was responded to by Capt S. D. Thruston The Com
panes then formed into line and marched to the Court
House, where the exercises of the day came off, After
prayer, by Rev. Mr. Pugh the Necklenburg Declaration
was read by DR.. Curtis the national Declaration of In
dependence by Swift Galloway Esq. and then followed
the Grafton, by Chas. Allen ESQ.,. of Wilmington. We
oo not stop to hear the exercises it being hot in the
court House, but we have heard but one opinion ex
E~ 80 W NA0 oAaIlOu IL occupied only about half
an nour IN delivery, and is spoken Of by all as happy
and brilliant effort.
The Company then repaired to the dinner, which vvas
spread upon tables in the large building erected as
HOTEL to which full justice was done by ALL The build
Ing was taStefuy decorated throughout and the ladies
OF SmlthVe certainly deserve great credit for the man
ner in which it was dressed.
1t was unusually hot at Smithvile until about 2 o.
CLOCK, when fresh breeze sprung up cooling the air
considerably The boat left at 615 O'Clock arriving at
wilmington about 9. As whole, the excursionists
appeared TO enjoy the trip very WELL barring the weather
We endeavored to get the points of all that was dome
out there being such crowd and the weather 81 hot
We were unable to do So
The only thing that tended to mar the pleasures of
'ne uay was few cases of rough-andtum fighting
on0 OF Two being seriously hurt This, however. was
sincerely regretted by both the citizens of Smitbvie
Anu 'ne excurslonists-Daay Journal 5th INST
FATAL Aoc1DENr.-We have just learned that abont +
Slevsn o'clock this forenoon, Mr. George Wilson, head
employed on the new PRESBYTERIAN Church
no" IN course OF erection at the corner IF Third az
orange Streets fell from the tower and was killed
" nave not heard any further particnl.rs hut
.0~i" tN~e MT Wilson was from Baltimore vbo.o -
leaves wife and two chidrenDaRv jour- 9Th 's en-; ne
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

The wind blowing light from the S. E., and the
boats presented beautiful appearance as they stretched
up the channel to The first tuoy 1t apparent
that the Iawatha large yacht OF the first class,
too much for the small class boats that compose the
greater part OF the fleet After various msShaps to
several OF the boats, FIVE OF them rounded up to the wharf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

A friend writing Us from Oglethorp Ga, the Sd
nst says that that section has been visited with heavy
showers for several days past which were highly graft
flying to the farmers The cotton crop fine and much
better than it was up to this time last year The yield
if no accident occurs will be heavy.
The Breckenridge and Lane ticket will retain great
many old line Wings who have for several years been
acting with our party in this State (Georgia)
A correspondent writes to US from GOIdsbOro', n.
c., on the 5th inst follows: "The weather is very
oppressive, and portions OF this (Wsyne) county
is suffering exceedingly for lack of rain.
Breckenridge and Lane have cast the name of Doug
las almost into obscurty in this portion of the State"
JOHNSTON CoUNTY.-A correspondent writing from
Smithfeld on the 9Th nst says: Gov. Ellis will do
as well in this county before. We lave brought out
strong ticket for the Legislature, and the prospect is
very favorable for the election Of the whole ticket j.
W. B. Watson in the Senate-Wm G. Watson ard
Jas Kitchener in the Commons"
| The CRoPs-The High Point IN e. Reporter of
the 9th inst states that the Wheat harvest is pretty
well over in this region, and while crop cannot be
called abudant one yet it comes in toleraby well
better than was anticipated in the early Spring.
Oats are fair but nothing extra. The winter oats
secu W VI DttteT dudpIeu W Ie sui anu CHate tnd
the Spring OATS and have doubt the former WILL
few years supercede the latter throughout the
try.
Other crops are account of the dry spell We have
had, looking rather badly rot much so, however but
that they may yet do well if be seasonable hereaer
B@S~ The Associate Editor of the Journal has made
an investment in the shape of {hermometer which he
has suspended from the gas fxngs in the middle of
large printing room, in draft, between two windows,
and some sixteen feet from either. That thermometer
unaffected by any reflected rays Of the sun, any acct
dental cause stood at SO degrees yesterday alter
noon. We took look at it, and that caused us to
melt down in5tanter We only began to assume some
consistency when the rain started after dark That rain
was nice.
Upon the whole, we take it that yesterday was the
hottest day known here for years. Some enthu-
sastc persprer it the hottest day that ever
had been known, but that we doubt. 1t is waxing hot
even as we write, but doubt whether today will get
up any point that will entitle it to enter into rival
ship with day-Duiiy Journal, 9th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
From New Mexico and the Plains.

The Santa Fe mails, with dates to the 18th ult, ar
rived at independence, Mo, the Sd inst. from which
we learn that rain bad fallen in New Mexico during
the year, and the crops almost entirely Destroyed
There such scarcity of provisions a1d forage
Corn is selling at almost any price that is asked
The troops from Utah were expected to arrive about
the last of July. 1t is feared that their addition would
almost create famine.
The Navajo Indians were becoming iDsolent and us-
less they arc chastised by the troops they will soon
make foray on the settlements.
A few Indians were seen on the road by
the mail party some of whom belonging to the KiowaS
examined OF the wagons closely hut the party were
well armed, no attack was made
The troops from the Pawnee Fork, who went in pur
suit of some of the Indians, had not returned The ru
NOR of their having been caught lacks confirmation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

and Augusta learn that the heat Intense in those
cities on the 4h inst The Courier states that there
were seven deaths in Charleston, and the Dispatch re-
ports four in Augusta, all from suustroke.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
Hon. l.. OBJ. Branch.

The Raleigh Press is authorized to state that Hon.
l. OBJ. Branch will support Breckenridge and Lane.
NEW CoTToN.-The first bale of new cotton from
Texas was received at New Orleans on the morning of
the 9Th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

RALEIGH & CASTOR RAILROAD. The Directors OF
the Raleigh Castor Railroad, at meeting held in
Raleigh few days since, declared dividend of per
cent out of the profits of the Road for the past eight
months
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12
Ratified,

A meeting of the Democracy Of Robson county,
held this week at Lumberon, cordially and enthusiast
tcaly ratified the nominations of Breckenridge and
Lane. So we go.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

Where are you going % asked little bow of another
VINO mad Just slipped and fallen down on an lev nave.
ment W VI IVY pave
Going to get up" was the blunt reply.
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

goose that sees another drink, will do the same
though 1t Is not thirsty The custom of drinking for
company when drinking is dispensabe and prejudical
seems to be case of the same kind and to put man
feathers only excepted, upon footing with goose
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

FIRE AT BROOKLYN, n. Y.-Ney York, July T.
The extensive Touring mills at the corner Fulton and
Furman Streets Brooklyn were destroyed by fire last
night. The loss is about $4,000
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

The RIvER-"e notice the arrival in port last eve
ming Of the steamers Flora McDonald, H. P Hurt and
Fanny L"terloh, they having succeeded in getting
through from Fayetteville. Nearly Or quite oil of the
others aground up the river and only the ghtest
draught boats are able to get down until there is more
water in the river.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-12

sS~Advices from Denver City to the 23d ult. have
Oeen received but there is no of Importance An
extensive fire had been raging in the prairies for few
days previous to the 23d