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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
Later from California.

ST. JOSEPH, April 20.-The overland pony express
which left San Francisco the 10th nst has reached
here again making the trip in the brief space of ten
days The news is interesting.
The steam frigate Powbattan sailed from San Fran
cisco on the 18th inst, for Panama. with the Japanese
embassy on board.
The Golden Age which left San Francisco on the 5th
inst. for Panama. took 100000 in treasure and 400
passengers Among the latter the Republican dele
gates to the Chicago Convention.
There had been no arrivals at San Francisco from
Atlantic ports since previous advices.
The Japanese steamer Candinmarrah will remain at
San Francisco till advces are received of the arrival
of the Embassy at Washington when she will sail for
JAPAN and announce to the Emperor the news of the
Embassy's reception at the Federal capital
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

PAPERING f ooMs-The Scientific A,nerican remarks
that many lives have been lost from the laziness or TO-
norance OF the paper hangers who have laid one paper
above another instead of tearing of the old before hang
ing the new There was very handsome house near
one OF our best provincial towns which could never keep
its tenants. A ready-witted observer promises the
owner to lind out the cause He traced the mischief to
one room and presently conectured what was the mat
ter there He let slip of glass into the wall and found
it next day dmmed with fetid, condemned vapor. He
tore down strip of paper, and found abundant cause
Tor any amount OF fever For generations the walls had
been papered aresh without the removal of ANYTHING
derneath And there was the putrid size and the fer
mentiDg old paper inches deep thorough clearance
scrapng and clearing put end to the fever. and re
stored the value Of the house, - ''4 ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

On Tuesday night last another murder was commit
ted in District upon the person of an old negro wo-
man, the property Of Mr. Blackman, living fourteen
miles north of the village She was found dead in her
cabin Wednesday morning, with her skull badly
fractured by blow from hoe, or some such weapon,
but no particulars could be obtained until Thursday
morning, when negro who had been run away for
time, presented himself to the ailor avowng him
self the perpetrator Of the deed and expressing wish
be tried According to his statement be visited her
house during the night when she accused him of steal
ing from her he then knocked her down with a hoe
but not with the intention of killing her. He now
confined in jail.-Marion IS. C.) Star, 24th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-It is the design of the State
Department to place the japanese Embassy under the
charge of a naval officer. Capt Dupont will probably
be assigned to this duty and whatever are
made for their accommodation will be under his direc
ton.
A report prevails that Senator Davis has written a
letter to be read if necessary to the Charleston Conven
venon, declining the of his name as candidate for
the Presidency.
The number of applications for passports at the State
Department now average two hundred a week hence
there is unavoidable delay in issuing them promptly
as the persons Immediately interested desire.
1t is untrue, stated that Ex-(1ov Wise has been
summoned witness before the Harpers Ferry inves
gating committee. Such course not even probable
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
GLOVE ANODyNE ToorHAcHE DROPS.

This simple and ecacous remedy acts so directly upon
the nerve OF the teeth that almost immediate relief given
II Will not unpeasanty affect the breath like Kreosote
jure the gums destroy the of the faeh
attAr from tho distinguished practical
dentists in the city OF Nav York
Messrs A. B. d D. SANDs-GenHenen In the course of nv
practice have extensively used your Glove Anodyne viii
much success for the relief of the Toothache and as
constantly recommend it to my patients deem but lust
to inform you of the high opinion have of it over other
remedies. am yours very respectfully
M. LEVETT, Dentist
Prepared and sold by A. B. & D. SANDS Druggists 100
Fulton street, New York. 0o' "
For sale also by w. H. LIPPITT Wilmington N g
April Goth, 1860. a. iw
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

SAMBo IN A TIGHT Box-On Saturday, the accent =,
the Adams Express Company at Nashville, received
box marked "Hannah III. Thompson, care Of lev
Coffin, Cincinnati, Ohio. Weight 265 pounds" The
agent, unsuspicious gave the proper receipt for b
freight, and dispatched the box in tto fast line All
went we'll until the train reached Seymour, when the how
burst open and out dropped two hundred pound chat
tel more dead than alive Darkey and box were handel
over to the agent at Seymour, and returned FROM
whence they came" the waybil being checked Nigoar
short" Yesterday morning, Mr. Coffin called for 5s
box and the clerk questioned him closely as to its cn
tents, but he didn't know thing couldn't guess what
was in t."-Cua. Com.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
THE pEmocRAT1c NATIONAL CONVENTION.
FIRST D1sPATcH.l

CHARLESTON, S. c., April "a, 1860.
At II O'Clock yesterday the Convention was called
to order by the Chairman of the Democratic National
Executive Committee, Judge Smalley.
Mr. Flournoy, of Arkansas Douglasite, was made
temporary Chairman. The committee on credentials
were last night engaged the New York double dele
CATION 1t is believed the committee public organi-
zation will report the name of the ION. Caleb Gushing
for permanent President.
1t is generally conceded that Douglas chances thus
far, are best for the nomination.
ESPECIAL DISPATCH FOR THE JOURNAL.
CHARLESTON, April "a, 1860.
The Convention was temporarily organized at II o.
clock on yesterday. Flournoy, of Arkansas, in the
Chair Every district in the United States is represen
ted There are but few outsiders here and rowdies
The Hotels will lose money deservedy.
To-day, Hon. Caleb Cushing of Massachusetts,, is to
be chosen permanent President of the Convention The
regular delegations from New York and Illinois will be
admitted.
The appointments from North Carolina comprise
Hon. Bedford Brown as Vice President; W. W. Avery
ESQ.,, on business; and Messrs Moore and Brdgers on
organization and credentials. Nothing further.
CHARLESTON, S. c., April 25th, 1860.
ton of Hon. Caleb Gushing as permanent President Of
that body.
rule admitting the individual vote where delegates
are not instructed, was adopted
A resolution was carried to adopt platform before
the nominations of candidates for President and Vice
President shall be made.
The Committee on Credentials will report to-day
SPECIAL DISPATCH FOR THE JOURNAL
CHARLESTON, s. c., April 25th 1860 10, A. NJ.
Yesterday afternoon the Convention resolved to de-
eide platform before going into a nomination O.
candidates.
Mr.. Avery of North Carolina, is chairman of the
vention.
prayer.
The Platform Committee were not ready to report.
The Committee on Credentials are also not ready to
present their report. The difficulty is about the New
York delegation.
It is understood that sixteen Northern States insist
upon re-afirming the Cincinnati Platform verbatim
There is little chance of early action towards nom
nation
Extreme Southern States threaten their Withdrawal
from the Convention in certain contingencies.
DEATH A DELEGATE-Ex-Gov. Robinson, delegate
from Aassachuss it's, died suddenly this morning.
Texas Democratic Convention.
New ORLEANS, April 25th, 1860.
The Democratic State Convention have nominated
Gov. Houston of that State for President.
CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April oath, 1860.
Nothing of Importance done in either house yester
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Ba~ Last night the Opposition held pow-vow at
the City Hall. We not present, but learn that
questions of grave character discussed valo
rem being the leading topic We learn that the Editor
of the Journal come in for full share of censure for the
part this paper has taken in placing the controversy go
ing on in this State relative to change in our constu
ton, in proper light before the people. Of course ii
was not expected the Speakers last night would do 9th
II
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

GA New Way to Pay Old Debts Play by Phillip Mas
singer, the powerful dramatic writer of his day,
cept Shakespeare, performed last evening" aid We can
hardly conceive thahe character of the Extortoner
Giles Overreach could be rendered forcbly than
was by Mr. Fleming while the Cormorant Justice Greedy
the Petogger Marra met with able representations
the persons of Messrs Fuller and Lewis indeed the
whole play well presented. Although this Drama was
written the early part of 16OO and the characters OF Sir
Giles and Greedy intended represent those of real
persons we incline think that such may be found in the
present day in midst This Play forcby illustrates that
the absence of religious restraint will lead the most capable
men to the deepest wrong The great of this pic
ture is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
Can't Helm 1t.

We are obliged to issue another Supplement to-day
The crowded state of advertising columns compel us
to adopt this course in order that our weekly readers
may be fully compensated for the money they pay for
subscription.
Our lists are increasing daily and we have not
yet determined on closing subscription books The
blanks are not all filed yet Send in your Names
Weekly paper So SO per year Or 81 so for the Cam
paign; Daily paper Sc per year-or so cents per month
all cash in advance-and papers discontinued when
the time paid for expires So there is no dunnlng here
after for subscription money This rule applies to al
subscribers who have commenced taking the paper since
October 1857, and it is invariably adhered to- Send
your names and swell the list as large you please
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

COMPUTING INTEREsT.-A new mode of computing
interest at six per cent has been published which ap
pears very simple Multiply any given number of dol
Lars o the number Of days interest desired separate the
right hand figure and divide by six the result is the
true interest IN cents OF such sum for such number of
days at SIX per cent This rule is simple and so true
according to all business usages that every banker mer
chant and clerk should post up for reference and use
There being such thing as fraction about It. there
is scarcely any liability to err mistake By no other
arthmetca process can so decided information be OBJ
tanned with 50 few figures. : -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
THE EXECUTIVE cOmry1Urzp

Of the Democratic Party for the county of Sampson for
the more thorough and perfect organization suggest and
recommend to the several precincts to hold primary meet
ngs on or before the 18th of May and appoint delegates
the County Convention to be held in Clinton at such time
as they may prefer, he 9th of June suggested to nom
nate candidates to represent the county in the next General
Assembly. AnrI d 1874
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

SINGULAR Disposition OF PRoPEErY.-A grocer
woman died recently in Glasgow Scotland at the age
eghty-one who left fortune of $ll5,9OO, collected
from earnings from small shop which she bad rented
for about forty years She never married. and stu
diousy avoided parting with single tarthing that she
could avoid. She bequeathed the sum- in $40 annuities
to destitute people OF good moral character who are
natives Of and have lived in the Gorbas parish of Glas
cow forty years. and who have attained the age of sixty
five years. The parish is small, that but few claim
ants can exist She left nothing to any of her relations
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Ii. i ELL PA WHEN HE COMES HoME.-A friend of
ours VINO mad taken pride for several years in cutva
ting full crop of hair on his face, was called
from home on business some time since While absent
an inexperienced barber spoiled bis whskers in trim
ming them, which chagrned him that he directed the
barber to make clean job of it by shaving whskers
ana moustache OH The barber obeyed and our friends
He returned home in the night Next morning bis lit
tie girl did not recognize him on waking up. Looking
over her mother and SEEING as she supposed stranger
IN the bed she remarked in her childish simplicity,
Mister get out OF here; IU tell my pa on yon pten
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

THE GENIUS OF NAPOLEON IN A STANDARDIZATION
A COMPANY WAS SAvED.-We have been informed by
officer of the United States army of most remarka-
BILE instance of ingenuity and presence of mind in Scar
geant of the army which occurred few weeks ago. by
which he saved his life and that of his party A
sergeant with about twenty-five soldiers had been sent
out some miles from Fort Defiance New Mexico, to
guard stock which sent to graze when
pectedy they found that the party surrounded by
about four hundred Navajo Indians. The brave an
sklful sergeant took position emnence, and "
voey from the longshootng rifles of his party, at first
drove off the savages who, however, rallied, and
preparing to storm the little party all Sides
The sergeant in taxing his brain for expedient by
which to convey intelligence of his desperate peril in
which his party was placed took single dog which had
accompanied the party fastening to his collar note writ
ten with pencil informing the commander at the fort
Of his situation, took tin cup in which he put some
pebbles which were confined with piece of cloth over
the top, fastened it with string to the dogs tail, and
started the dog loose knowing that he would in his a
fright, to the fort He dashed with his greatest
speed to Fort Defiance the note discovered and
read. Straghtway party sent to the rescue, and
arrived just in time to the lives of the whole par
The sergeant justly merits a commission which we
hope will be awarded him by the President kentucky
Flag.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

HoliOv'ays Ointment and Pills should be the never.
neglected accompaniment of the family medicine chest
ey comolne IN their united agency the of nearly all
are subject Their effect is partially to remove but
qlspei dlease Sold at the mandatory No. so Maiden
Lane, New York, and by all Druggists at 2c Csc and
per pot or box. 10y ' ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

"a Mr.. CHRISTOPHER SUMMERsEr exhibited to us
few days since invention of his in the shape Of
Quilting Frame. 1t is very simple and convenient
and occupies but small space for the largest size guilt
We think it is destined to suprcede entirely the old
fashioned frames. We believe Mr. s. has taken steps
to procure patent Of his invention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

From the american Baptist Neao York. Aug. 2, 1859.
miniature wooden pagoda which brought from Bur.
nah, having been broken while shpboard, very
anxious to have repaired and tried several sorts of glue
but without till attention called to Spa
dngs Prepared Clue sold at so Patt street. This found
to answer the purpose The pagoda appears to DE
srongy cemented and can be seen by calling at the Office
of the american Baptist
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Amendments.

Gov Ellis and Mr. Pool will address the people at the
following times and places:
smithfeld, Johnston, "Wednesday A APT z0tn'
Goldsboroug Wayne, Thursday, 10Th.
KenansvilIe, Dupln, Saturday zotn.
Onsiow @. H., Monday, 30th.
Beaufort, Carteret Tuesday May LIST.
Newbern, Craven, Thursday, 3D.
KinstOn, Lenoir, Saturday, 5th:
Snow Hill, Greene, Monday, 18th.
Greenville, Pitt, Tuesday. 9th.
Washington, Beaufort Wednesday, 9th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
Commissioners of Navigation.

1t no doubt justice to the Democratic party for us
to state that the ticket which appeared IN this paper was
there without any on the part of the party II
appeared purely advertisement and paid for by the
gentleman who ordered it, SUCH On no other condi
tons any ticket appear in our columns except when
there is nomination made by the party.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

R6~ We have neglected sooner to notice that the
Bank of Cape Fear has declared semannual dividend
OF five per cent? payable on and after the first day
May next. The annual meeting of the stockholders will
take place at their banking house. in Wilmington, on
the Sd day of May.
The Bank of marlborough has also declared semi
annual dividend of five per cent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Bsn The Opposition party held District Conven-
ton at the City Hail. in this town. yesterday We
believe its object to appoint delegates to National
Convention of the Opposition to be held at Baltimore
time in May next. What was done at the meeting
yesterday, presume will appear in the Herald of to-
dav-B
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Two lawyers overtaking wagner, and thinking to
crack joke on him asked with an assumed gravity.
Pray, Mister wagner, how is it that your fore
horse is fat and the others so lean ?'
The wagner with sharpened Scotch penetration and
knowing them to be of the legal tribe replied
Well, ye see, the reason is pain-the fore horse is
lawyer, and the other two are his clients"
The jokers Vamoosed instantly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
.rhe etiquette Of Equita,,on.''

When gentleman is to accompany lady on horse
back
LIST. There must be two horses. iPlions are out Of
fashion, except in some parts of Wales Australia and
New Jersey.)
ID One horse must have side-saddle The gentle
man will not mount this horse. By bearing this in
mind, he will soon find difficulty in recognizing his
own steed.
Sd. The gentleman will assist the lady to mount, and
adjust her foot in the strrup There being but one stir
rup be will learn upon which side to assist the lady, al
ter very little practice.
4th He will then mount himself. AS there are two
stirrups to this saddle he may mount on either side
But by no means on both At least, not at the same
time The former is generally considered the most
graceful method of mounting. If he has known M
Rarey he may mount without the aid of stirrups. Ii
not he may try, but will probably fail Should he wish
to display sportive eccenricy, he may climb up the
animals tail
9Th The gentleman should always ride on the right
side of the lady. According to authorities, the
right side is the left According to others the other
the right. If the gentleman be eftband, this will, OF
course make difference. Should he be ambidexter, it
will be different.
9th. If the gentleman and lady meet persons on the
road these will be probably strangers hat is, if they
are not acquaintance. In either case the lady and
gentleman must govern themselves accordingly. Per-
haps the latter is the evidence of highest breeding
7th If they be going in different directions, they will
not be expected to ride in company. Nor must these
request those to turn and join the Others. And rlce
vrsa This indecorous and indicates want of savotr
UiUre
8th If the gentlemans horse throw him. he must not
expect him to pick him up Nor the lady But other
wise the lady may. This is important to be born in
mind by both.
9th. On their return, the gentleman will dismount
first and assist the lady from her horse But he must
not expect the same courtesy in return.
10. There are three ways of dsmountlng lady
First with hand and knee This is thAway- respectful
and ceremonous Second by receiving the lady in your
arms This is the -galantandtender. Third, by
presenting your shoulders and carrying the lady to the
door vestibule pck-a-back." This is the way-hu
morous and familiar.
NE. The rules apply equally 20 every species OF
equitation pony-ridng, donkey-ridng, goat-rdipg
rocking horserding, Or riding on rail" There will
of course however, be notifications required according
to the form and style of the animal
ExcEPr1oN.-There are special rules adopted to equ
tation on Shanks Mare They will be found in the APP
pendix.-Vanity Far.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

The Supreme Court of Mississippi has affirmed tie
validity of the law making it penal for retailers to sell
liquor to drunken man. and declaring that the owner
OF the establishment is responsible for the act of his bar
keeper on this behalf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

MARINE DIsAsTER-Loss OF LIFE.-Proutdence, April
20.-The schr. Il. L. Packer, OF New Haven Hemmihng-
way, from Port Even for Providence with cargo Of
185 tons of COAL oundered Tuesday night last during
heavy northery blow and high sea- off Timble
Island, between Newark and Black Rock and all hands
five in number) persisted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

CoNvICTED.-Tim slave, the proper ty of Isaac
Stroud, of Lenor county, tried last week. at Knston
for the murder Of youthful female his masters niece
found guilty. and sentenced to be hanged on Fri
day, 18th of May next. The fend had added rape to
the atrocious crime for which he forfeits his life
COLLISION ouch Rouph Notes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REER!

@e WEEKLY RECEIPTS OF ALE from Rud.
- mans Eagle Brewery" Philadelphia, one Of the
pest the country, and for sale in Quantities 10
money! will be promptly attended to- an
As0 always on hand the first quality of LAGER BEEF
Front Streets, Wilmington, N. c. O''O'
March 31st, 1860 17&32h
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

OCEAN AND NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.-There are At
present 228 acting midshpmen at the Annapolis Acd
envy, one hundred of whom are on board the practice
ship Plymouth, moored off the Academy twenty-five
young men, who have attained the highest profcepcr
will graduate in June, and then be warranted as m
shipmen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26
THE PARMENTER & CAMPBELL SEWING
MACHINE.

PATENTED AUGUST 10th, 1859, by E. BOOTH. The
most perfect Machine manufactured.
E. T. BARRY, Ag't,
Photographic Rooms Mozart Hail.
Jan. 23d, 1860 11e&2Gf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

TO THE VOTERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
HEREBY announce myself candidate for the sherfaty
OF the County OF New Hanover at the coming August cleo
ton, and respectfully solicit your votes
w. 7. j. VANN.
April End, 1860. l7Ste
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

YIELDING TO THE EARNEST SOLICITATIONS OF
many citizens in different sections of the county, have
Guided to again offer my name as candidate for the office
of Sheriff.
respectfully solicit your surages at the election be
heid IN August next trusting that my past course office
mas proved me to be not unworthy of your support.
Daily Herald copy te. E. D. HALL
April 10th, 1860. d&v.te
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

Ra~ The annual commencement of Wayne Female
College, will embrace the 29th Both, and 3lst of May
next Rev. R. 7. Hefin will preach the annual Sermon
and Henry Mullins, Esq, will deliver the Literary Ad-
dress
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

| BSF $4,000 of North Carolina State Stock was
sold in New York on Wednesday last at 9524, anc
$4,000 on the next day at 96.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-26

MRS. Thompson has recovered $4,000 from the Hud-
son River Railroad for injuries sustained on the 18th of
January last -S''' =