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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

INFORMANT LAW AGAINST SELLING North CARoIp, n
DUcE IN SOUTH CARoINA-A friend has favored n rRo
observation. We have the law of South own
to which he REFERS but correctly understood by onr
mant is high time that citizens Of North Carolina hof
coufDe their trade both selling and buying to pacoO
unfriendy. 1t seemed to US sufficiently unjust to Se
Carolina that our bank notes are refused or South
heavy discount. But this looks if South C.G
desired intercourse with its neighhors If 80 a
all means let her be gratifed. 81 BY
The following is the letter froEa nur correspondent.
Fayetteville 6bse,1ruas.:
vile, S. c. MONDAY last, it being monthly sales S
good many long faced wsgoners and citizens and
trade of ALL or nearly all of the products and the
other States without license, to obtain which the
can't has to oe o D Two persons and give I
himself, if he sells without license to 1000 fne on
of which goes to the nformer The applicant has t nan
twenty five dollars Ito the Sheriff. suppose and 6v gSy
lars to the State Treasurer and per centum ON al p
sales The construction that seemed to be put on t e
was that flour, bacon lard and all such articles nt law
growth manufacture of South Carolina were pobboe
cannot see, if flour, the growth of North Carolina @
prohibited why cotton is not Also The cit7 seemeS
be surprised and disappointed for many of them had S
in the habit of laying in supply of -four bacon &
sale days. and had come to do again, but were dsl
pointed Some saw, came to buy seed oats the waP
ers wocd tell Them have them but cannot sell f
to you. MY for writing this is that MANY of r
subscribers in the habit of carrying their surplus p
duce to South Carolina markets. | would be glad p"
would publish the law if you can obtain copy. | 6VS
never read the law; but heard VIM D. Johnson read n
think if person is convicted and is unable to nav III
fne he subjects himself to IL months Imprisonment Its
more produce will GO Fayetteville the above cons
ton is right johnson read the law from leading souf
Carolina paper.
The above, from the Fayetteville Observer, is no doubt
all correct, but still no than is done in our own
State. A Tennessee hog-drover cannot sell hog in
any county, to pay his board bill, without subject
ing himself to the payment of license So in regard
to nearly all kinds of pedding this sort of dscrimns
ton pervades our revenue system. We suppose that
these sales from wagons sale days were looked upon
in South Carolina as peddng.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

CONDITION OF STEVENS AND characterization,
Feb. l9-The prisoners Stevens and Hazlett the last
victims of the Ohm Brown raid kept 10 the closest
confinement Stevens says be feels more cheerful and
resigned than he expected to be under the crcum
snces of his trying position, and remarked to yester
day that consciousness of suffering in good is
sufficient consolation. Hazett the contrary very
lowspired and declares he would infinitely prefer the
wids of Kansas to his present position. Unless the
Legislature recommends the Communication of their punish
ment to Imprisonment for lie, there is probability
of Executive interference.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

The SHoEMAKERs OF MAssACHUSE Trs.-BoSton, Feb.
i'll he shoemakers in Lynn, Natick Haveihil Mar
blehead and other towns, have been holding meetings
preliminary to strike for higher wages. The move
ment is said to embrace i'll its operations all the prnci-
pal shoe and boot manufacturing towns throughout the
meeting of the workmen held at Lynn last night, it
resolved that the strike should commence on the
22nd of February, and committee of five appoint
ed to notify the manufactures to that effect. COM
mlttee OF twenty-five was also chosen to collect money
help in carrying the strike through and provision
made for another committee of hundred members to
see that the arrangements for the strike fully carried
out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

GOVERNMENT FINANCEs-THE Posi- OFFICE PAY
MENTs-H ashtngton, Feb. lit is estimated at the
treasury that the amount of FUNDS available at this date
is So 900 O0O-twoand-a-hal millions of which is in
treasury NOTES. Next week five millions will be trans
ferred to the Postmaster General to which sum will be
added millions thirty days hence. The Department
has in hand three millions from postage for the last
two quarters. Only fifty contractors have thrown up
their Contracts and the number of assigned claims filed
at the Department does not exceed thousand.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

KIM oNEss OF A DoG.-A son of Mr. Devons, OF
Hartfo Conn., broke through the ice, and would have
been Dirt wned but for Newfoundland dog, which
caught i'm by the collar and held him up till assistance
came. afterwards the dog escorted him home. which
consderr that he was strange dog and had no pre-
vious acq Iaintanee with the lad was considered an e2
tremeIy dj sinterested act
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

From the following correspondence which clip from
the Tarboro Mercury is that r. R. Bridgers, ESQ.,
will soon commence series of Agricultural Articles for that
paper:
"MERCURY" OFFICE,
Tarboro, n. c., Feb. 8, 1860
R. R. BRIDGERS, Esq,
Dear Sir Will you not favor the Agricultural readers Of
the Mercury with occasional regular Series Of Ag
rlcultural papers to be commenced at early date
With desire to edy this large and intelligent class our
readers throughout the State and make paper worthy
represent Edgecombe make this request hoping may
receive generous consideration at your hands.
Very respectfully Yours, &C.,
WIN. BENZ. SMITH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

LosT.-The steam-tug Uncle Ben, on Thursday night
went in search of the schooner B. S. Johnson Captain
Lockwood which came in collision with the brig Chas
Miller The Uncle Ben returned yesterday morning at
an early hour after fruitess search for the schooner
which no doubt sank after the accident. The B.
S. johnson had assorted cargo, and was bound to
Georgetown, S. c. from New York.
Norfolk argus 18th
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
TARBoRo', n. c., Feb. 10, 1850.

- IAKBUKO n. o, FeD. 10, Io6U
WIN. BENZ. SMITH, Esq.,
Dear Sir Il have received yours of the 9th inst asking
of me Agricultural contributions to the Mercury"
During the Spring will write articles on Growing
Cotton, and Improving Soil. Yours respectfully,
r. r. BRIDGERS
Mr.. R. R. Bridgers is acknowledged of the best
Farmers in North Carolina. All of his Agricultural papers
for the Mercury will be copyrighted Every Farmer the
State would do well to subscribe to the TARBoRo MERc
BY 1t is good Political paper-gves special attention TO
Agricuture-has Family Department Edited by Lady
atty gotten up and published weekly 81 per
(no paper sent unless the money accompany the orde
Address VIM. BENZ. SMITH, Tarboro, n. c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
COllfSIOn.

NORFOLK, Feb. l6th.-The brig Charles Miller, ten
days from Matanzas and bound for New York, with
sugar, in collision with the schooner n. Smith
from New York and bound to Charleston, off Chinco-
league The latter vessel SUNK and the former bad
ly injured The crew OF the schooner were saved by
the brig, and have arrived here. steamer has gone
in search of the schooner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

a SMART W1FE.-An Illinois editor challenges the
State to produce wife equal to his for smartness and
muscle Among the many things enumerated which
she easily performed morning before breakfast are
whipping the editor spanking nine Children kicking
over The table and breaking all lie dishes, wringing
neghbors nose for interfering cutting off dogs tall
and throwing servant girl in the cstern." Such a
] wife Is Jewel"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

PEHsoNAI-Al or nearly all the papers in the State
are becoming quite personal towards the Editor of
the Salisbury Banner Under the head of personal
they announce that John SpeIman, ESQ.,, of Salisbury,
had married. or been married unto Miss Mollie Lea of
Petersburg. Now, zee have been personal too We
will be further personal and wish the welded connie
many happy days and not too many-b-leSsings.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

GRAND SALE OF CALIFORNIA STEAMSHIPS
York, FEB. 2O-Five California steamships were sold
today under protest from one of the trustees upon the
owners; They brought the following prices The Ill
no1s, 100000; Moses Taylor, SlO2 600; Star of the
$1,000 -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

ALMOST FIRE.-We have just learned the Female
College in this place was discovered to be on fire YES
terday morning. The fire originated from stovepipe
which became heated too intensely. 1t was promptly
extingushed doing but little damage.
Goldsboro Independent 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
WILMINGTON, N. c., THURSDAY. FEB %. IseO.
Democrats County Meeting.

We are requested to state that in accordance with
Democratic usage, Meeting of the Democratic citizens
of New Hanover County will be held at the Court
House, in the town of Wilmington on Tuesday evening
March 18TH 1860 at o'clock for the purpose of adopt
ing for the organization of the party in view of
the elections to be held during the ensuing Summer and
Fall
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

IA We believe this is the first day of Lent and
from the sound of the summoning bell we presume
that it is observed holy day by citizens of the
Episcopal well by those OF the Catholic persuasion
Shad is useful fish, or as our friend uskns once
said in Of his inimabe advertisementsa religious
fish, 1t in the assistance of the faithfu-ace
like to be faithful sometimes occasionally have no
objection to doing penance on shad and oysters-B.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
..onpos,tIon Conventlon."

The Editorial article this subject, On the Fourth
page, was written and printed before that body assem-
bled It's remarks are equally applicable when
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

RETU RNING SLAvERY.-The Tecumseh yesterday took
Down family of six -muattoes-on their way
Helena Arkansas to enter again the service of their old
master They were manumed about six years ago. since
which time they have been living in New York, and now,
strange as having tasted of the sweets of lib
erty, VIC luntarly return to bondage,-Cin Conn.,, 18Th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

"a From MIR. Kelley, we have Godey's Lady's Book
for March 1t is indeed Lady's Book 1t seams to
that it has patterns for all manner of sewing 25
cents for the number. Single COPIES by the year $3
but any amount of reduction when larger number Of
copies is taken by clubs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

FROM FIXES PEAK.-LearencOri, Kansas City, Feb. 49,
The Pixies Peak Express arroed to-day, days from
Denver City, bringing $1,000 in gold dust.
The claim difficulty mentioned by the last arrival had
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

Rs- We are in receipt of the Wilmington IN c. Journal
than which sOunder Democratic paper exists Having
worked on that paper for nearly year, -. p,
have an attachment to it, that leads ask for regular
y. Shall we be gratifed?
We clip the above from the Huntington Democrat
published in Huntington, Indiana by VIM G. Kocher
& Sam. F. Winter, Editors and Proprietors We will
say this for Mr.. Winter that while here he earned the
respect of all who knew him, and if he only makes as
faithful and intelligent editor as he did printer, the
people of Huntington will find him altogether worthy Of
their confidence and support The Democrat appears
to be most excellent paper
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

New ORLEANS, Feb 19th.-The steamer Habana
with Havana advices of the 18th has arrived. Bust
ness at Havana was dull-Sugar firm at 81 a 90
reals; stock 10000 boxes against 10000 boxes same
time last year.
Freights dull.
The ship Union, from New York for New Orleans,
totally wrecked on Gingerbread Shoals the I'd
inst. The cargo mostly saved in damaged state.
The and thirteen passengers saved and taken
to Nassau The wreckers stripped and burned the hull.
The ship Ashland, OF Boston, Tor New Orleans, with
a cargo OF ice, was wrecked on the I'd Dst on Little
Isaacs Island. The wreckers saved the rigging and
sails. The crew were saved.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

"a Our neighbours of the Herald seem really to
have taken all our remarks about the Opposition Con
vention to themselves. We confess that we did not
know that they constituted the whole of that august
body, and were therefore somewhat puzzled until new
idea began to work itself slowly through hair. 1t
began to be suspected by u.s. that the Herald intended
to be funny at our expense Perhaps that the way
Oft. There is no accounting for things
MHTTARY-1he German Volunteers - are out this
morning with very fair show of muskets, and looking
and marching remarkably we'll
The Wilmington Light Infantry will turn out this
afternoon.
The parade of both Companies is in honor of the day
Daily Journal Of yesterday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

The Almaden Qulcksilver Case
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. l6.-The Almaden op;c,ru;Ivo,
case has been decided in favor Of the United States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
Congress.

WAsHINGToN, D. c. Feb list 1860.
SENATE.-Yesterday Senator Fitzpatrick, of Ala
bama, was unanimously elected President pre- tenn The
death of Mr.. Goode, NJ. c., from Virginia an
nounced After the usual ceremonies the Senate ad-
journed.
HoUsE.-In the House bill was reported for the
construction repairs and preservation of Notifications,
appropriating a sum amounting in the aggregate to
about 100000.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2lst, 1860.
The Seventh Regiment, about six hundred strong
leaves tonight for Washington City, to assist in the in
auguration of the statue of Washington.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 21st, 1860.
The Baltimore City Guards 60 to Washington We'd
nesday, Tomorrow
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
BY TELEGRAPH.
TERRIBLE SHIPWRECK!
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE!
STEAMSHIP HUNGARIAN LOST
WITH ALL ON BOARD!
HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. 22d, 1860

The steamship Hungarian, from Liverpool on the
8h bound to Portland, Me- is total wreck, crew and
passengers supposed to be all lost small portion OF
the hull only is visible at low water.
There is nothing like news for the Associated Press
unless in the mail, small portion of which has been
saved in damaged condition. One passenger ticket
has been found with the name of Ellen Skeeharn.
A despatch to the Cunard Company from Cape Sa-
be says that the Steamers lights seen on Monday
morning at three O'Clock on Cape Ledge-at day
break spars and pipe standing-at ten O'Clock
all had gone by the board then the ship settled FAST
heavy breaking mast high the ship, rendered
communication with her impossible
All hands are lost unless boats left before day, which
is unlikely.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 22d, 1860.
The weather is very rainy with but slgu prospect OF
clearing up. A consultation postponement of the
ceremonies of the Inauguration of the statue of Wash
ington. The New York Seventh Regiment $50 strong,
has arrived The military and remen associations
concentrating.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

New CALIFORNIA STEAMSHIP ARRANGEMENT-Neuc
York, Feb. IA contract between Vanderbilt and
the Pacific Mail Steamship company, it is stated has
been arranged except the signature of instrument
The latter company purchases all the formers steamers
the Pacific for 81 900 900, of which 100000 is in
stock. Vanderbilt the boats on the Atlantic re-
ceiviug 80 per cent. of the receipts. The North At
antic boats will 60 into the Hayre line
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

The WILMINGTON IN: g. JoUKNAL.-This sterling sheet
comes to US chock full of reading 1t of
the lest in the old North State always
pleased 20 get our hands upon but Of late has
appearance but seldom in sanctum. Brother F. do
give your mail clerk blowing up the mail
Petersburg Press, 10th inst.
We publish the above, less for the compliment it con-
tans, although we appreciate that highly than for the
purpose of calling attention to the complaint which eci
ted the paragraph. If this were the only instance we
would not care but the nonrecept Of papers by subscri
bers in every direction, but mainly North of this has
become a serious matter with U.s. Our mail clerk is
the who has filled that position for years, and on
examination convinced that no fault attaches to
him. Who the mail agents are, now, on the Northern
route, we hardly knownot all of them at least and we
do not wish to find fault where we may be mistaken
STILL We do say, that there less disposition to
date than ormerythatt there more complaints from
our subscribers and that do wish the thing could be
bettered. 1t is a serious matter to u.s.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

DIsAsTER.-On the 14th inst. the Spanish brig Vic
toria, Capt. Calzada from Cardenas, with cargo o.
moasses, bound to Baltimore went ashore near Wico
mico, in Chesapeake bay and biged and filed with
water
Assistance was promptly sent down by the Spanish
consul.-Norfolk Argus 10th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

NOMINATIONS FOR THE PREsIDENCY.-New York,
FEB. l8.-The Independent Union Club of New York
have published address to the country nominating
Messrs. Bolts and Corwn President and Vice Pr ST.
dent The address is signed by Ex-Governor Clark,
John Sessions and Samuel c. Thompson, committee
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
Later from Texas

New ORLEANS, Feb. 18.-Ihe Indanoa has arrived
from Brazores with dates to the 9TH nst and 1921 900
in specie
The dates from Brownvie are to the 9th inst There
have been important disclosures made to the COM
pielty of the Mexican authorities with Cortin.s which,
it IS believed. will decide the question OF Wal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

FURTHER FROM CALIFoRNIA.-St LOUIS, Fec. 20
The San Francisco papers to the 10th ult announce
that the banks What Cheer and Page sailed from that
port for Japan on the Oath ut to obtain csrgoes Oh
fancy goods, and other productions OF that country
which have been recently sold at enormous profits
Some skifu designers accompanied the Page, with the
purpose of furnishing the japanese mechanics and ar
fists with models after which TO manufacture articles
better designed for the American market.
The new wooden factory at San Francisco is in sue,
cessful operation, employing eighty operatives, and
turning out $50 blankets daily.
Resolutions had been introduced into the Assembly
declaring that the miners in quicksilver held the same
relations to the government as the gold MINERS ana ask
ing Congress to procure the removal of the injunction
which now prevents operations in the New Almaden
quicksilver mines
A bill has been introduced for the enactment OF a
law compelling the closing of bazaars Saloons and other
places of traffic on the Sabbath day Strong petitions,
urging the passage of this law are extensively circua
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

LATER FROM MEXICO &c.-S. Louis, Feb. lS.-McMan aims
Hickman Americans, have just arrived here from CHI
huahua They confirm the information recently received
by Major Phelps Washington. They report most de
porabe condition of aas. Not only the Americans but
the foreign population had been expelled from the
country, and their property had been contscated The
State is by considerable force OF the Church
party, under Domingo.
Cozen united with 200 desperadoes, had been pardoned
out of prison by Miramon.
desperate battle took place the plains of Talamanty
the 18th uIt. The Liberals defeated with loss of
As men.
authorities the Capitol in conjunction with the
Americans sent for the u s. troops but
ceived no relief.
The Americans had left the city, leaving million dollars
worth of property at the mercy Of the robbers.
Cozen, the head of 1000 men, marching on the
Capitol.
The Liberals friendly to the Americans but were
unable to afford protection.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

"a On this, the 22d of February, the birth day OF
Washington, many patriotic celebrations will be held
but perhaps the most conspicuous will be that at Wash
ington City, where colossal equestrian statue of our
first President is to be naugurated with becoming
monies. There will be large assemblage of military,
much enthusiasm and not little patriotism with many
very fine illusions to the Union, and so FORTH some by
honest parties Others by parties honest enough in liking
the Union for their own benefit, but not particularly
anxious to pursue the only course that can ensure its
pepetuythat u.s. its administration for the equal ben
eft of ALL
However, such days and such occasions are good
Where in some foreign port few citizens Of the Great
Conederacy gathered together they appreciate these
days which remind them of their country its history and
its Institutions and nowhere any national anniversa-
ry so enthusiastically and teengy celebrated at some
distant consulate, board some American ship in
the far-away waters of some distant sea.
Wesincerely trust that the committee of arrangements
in Washington City have some better understanding
with the clerk of the weather than we have here other
wise he may feel inclined throw cold ate on the pro-
ceedings
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

Mrs. Darlington makes Shakespeare say" Sweet
are the use OF advertisements. It's so, if he didn't say
It.
That young man who drinks, bets swears, CANDLES
and idles away bis time, is On thin place in the ice