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

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN ELIZABETH CITY n. c.
Forty HOUSES DEsTRoYED,-The No' folk Argus of the
18th inst says We regret to learn from letter
ceived in city last evening that another very des
tructive fire has taken place in Elizabeth City, which
has consumed about forty houses Road street, the
principal business thoroughfare, together with i'm
amount of goods. The stores OF Thos. Gatkins,
rhos. r. Cobb, Poole & Wheeler, w. w. Burgess and
Others are among those consumed Several of tie
buildings were new and bad just been completed. The
fire broke out at 2 A. NJ, Tuesday, in a new ware
house belonging to Mr. Cobb and ragged for hours with
great violence, the flames sweeping onward both sides
of the thor0ughare rendered furious by strong breeze
blowing at the me and meeting the street. FORM
ed immense fiery arch above which they lowered and
flashed fercely. The scene grand and awful, and
the excitement of the multitude that witnessed the de-
sructive conhagration was increased by the fear that
the whole town would be swept away.
By this dread visitation to that pleasant town. many
persons thrown out of employment, number of
families are deprived of shelter and means of support
and immense loss has been incurred by individuals
and the corporation at large.
This sad calamity, which has so quickly followed
another in the same town. andIwhch we chronced last
year. again declared to be the endsh work Of some
heartless and inhuman ncendary. The torch was ap-
piled at the dead hour of the night the place selected
to kindle the devouring fame being the first story of
warehouse just completed and stocked with goods
by an enterprisng citizen.
We truly hope there is sufficient insurance to enable
the sufferers by this destructive fire to commence with
out much delay the work of rebuilding and that further
and more full particulars may not be gloomy as the
accounts received last evening. Meanwhile we suggest
that citizens assist promptly in relieving those who
are rendered houseless and penniess by this sudden
unexpected and calamitous confagration.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

AT meeting of the American members of both
Houses of the Louisiana Legislature helds at Baton
Rouge on the 10th utmo, the following resolution was
introduced by Senator Solomon
eSved That the Secretary of this meeting be instruct
ed to inform the Democratic members of the Legislature
now caucus in the CAPITOL that pledge
unite with them in sustaining the nominee of the Charleston
Convention And it adopted by ayes IT, T. fol-
lows:
Yeas-Messrs. Leefe, Laiclaw Patterson Solomon John
Moore, Lindsay, Kearney, Beggs Hurst McCleand, La
mothe Magioni, Theard, Lewis, Anderson Hamilton and
Lee-17.
NaysMessrs BARTLETT jacques, Fish, Lane of Orleans,
Blache, Gastinel and Cage.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

ia The defeat in the House Of Representatives On
the 4th ns of the proposition to abolish the ranking
privilege leaves but little hope of accomplishing that
object hereafter AS the mass of the Senators and Re
representatives. from the free States Republicans they
appreciate the advantage of monopozDg the mails for
the transportation of ranked electioneerng mat
ter during the presidential campaign; besides
many members have little political capital, other than
that acquired by sending out ranked speeches and pub
lie documents to partizan friends.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
SONIBRERO GUANO.
Feb. IA, 1860.

IN CALLING THE ATTENTION of the public n a.
i valuable and recently discovered deposit of this fa
zng article, will merely state that like all other nb
phorc guanos it's most valuable constituent is phosp
value compared with other guanos of its kind NAV
easily determined by the amount of phosphorc acid im
the public thorough knowledge of what sombrero g9D
does contain we beg to refer to the following list of emhe
chemists in different parts OF the world who have sDaV
from average samples taken by themselves from the
goes just they arrive from the island without driving
selection of specimens for anal cation. Each ANALYSIS
be exhibited required under the original signature Of
chemist named. "
Of Phosphate of Lime consisting of Phosphoric Acid All
Lime in nearly equal parts-it is found to contain
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
Nationality.

From Maine to Texas, and from the Atlantic to the
Pacific yea from California and farthest Oregon dele
gates will flock to the Convention of the Democratic
party to assemble Charleston the 23d day OF April
Not one State even the most remote, will, think fail
to be represented not merely name, but by delegates
appointed truly and in good faith by the Democratic
party of the several States according to the oganza
ton which may exist in each OF them respectively.
For what other political body that could possibly be
assembled in the United States could the thing be
said What other party than the Democratic party
could draw together from every State in the Union
Men in earnest-men meeting for distinctive purpose
Surely could not be said for that sectional gathering
that is to be held at Chicago for that sectional
ty by whom it is called-can it with truth be said OF
that small body who call themselves National Ameri
cans who in 1856 were unable in several of the States
to form ticket when the test came, to elect such
ticket in more than State, and this not without
picion of violence in the city of Baltimore.
But rest assured that that great national gathering at
Charleston will efectually all the suggestions
against the nationality of the Democratic party.
1t may be that its sessions may at first be marked by
some warmth-some exctement-may be what is called
stormy that will be proof that the party is fully
ave-that its members feel interest in its proceedings
that they are conscious of dischargrg real trust and
not simply going through mere cold form which can
produce no tangible result Were it otherwise there
might be less difficulty apprehended but certainly there
would be far less reason to look for at the polls
1t is because men feel the real nationality and national
Importance of the Charleston Convention that its meet
ing is looked forward to with much interest and its
sessions expected to be marked by much excitement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
The Proper Course.

The Virginia Democratic Safe Convention has ad-
Ourned without expressing any Presidential preference
This may be regarded and perhaps justly as triumph
of the friends of Hunter those of WISE as it was
evident that the friends of Gov Wise were anxious to
obtain an expression q preference for him. while the
friends Of Senator Hunter deprecated such in ia
your of anybody.
But however this may be, we feel assured that the
course in itself was the proper one 1t is the one we
have always insisted upon the one dictated by pru
dence and due respect to the judgment and fidelity OF
the persons sent delegates well 10 the best inter-
ests of the Democratic party.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
TO THE MERCHANTS OF THE SOI1T>
WHO BUY FOR CAST,

WE BEG to inform the Merchants of the South a.
the future will conduct business exnra mat
view to the wants of the Southern Trade Tho with 4
patronage which this trade has bestowed unon ~ uONe
commenced business, has induced us to adont HI
Moreover, the prosperity of the South is eOOfs
number of merchants, and creating competition
pels closer buying than has hitherto prevailed T Con-
Merchants now buy largely for cash, and the -ne b
such buyers are rabidly increasing. We dc not
know of any cash Dry Goods House in New Yort pese
dresses itself particularly to the Southern Trad at i'd
embrace the opening thus afforded to announce We
conduct our business and purchases expresslv 49, "eN
to Southern wants. Wen
We earnestly commend to the consideration 90 -
buy for cash the following statement of tr oil VITO
business, which we think will convince them tho UoQ
our stock is worthy of an examination. We buv eE
exclusively, largely at auction also at Sheris - S
wherever money commands low prices, and we ..m %
Cash exclusively; thus we neither pay nor .,
for the risk of Credit, and besides making no oo.
conduct our business with small expense We o,%N
Courtlandt street, where rents cheap, and wA 49,
costly salesman, send abroad at more COSTLY +p
collecting agents, which is tring item of
our credit houses. Our stock will be found somot
gular, because we only buy such goods as we can
less than market rates, but make an aim to d
fresh and desirable goods only and if ever have o
are otherwise, they shall be fairly represented
There are numbers of merchants throughout the co,.
who have tried what cash do in New YORK. WI
respectfully urge all such to try the experiment and
warranted in assuring them that except on LAZY,
domestic goods, REASONABLE RETAIL PROFIT rIS
BE SAVED.
For ourselves we promise fair and honorable deaI;.
all who may patronse US, and with confidence refer oil
may not know us, to great number of the best merc
throughout the Southern States more of whom ~
be found in most of the important business towns Va
they will cordially bear testimony respectb
and the cheapness of our goods.
J. p. & FL. l.. CRAWFORD.
Dry Goods and Fancy Goods,
"a CCRTLANDT STREET
NEW YORK
Feb. IA, 1860. I37&2I%
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

BONDS OF W1LM1NGTON.-The Treasurer of the
Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad Go. Of
fers for sale the bonds of the town of Wilmington is
sued in payment of the towns suhsc Upton to the CAPT
tai stock of the Company, in of $500 and 81 900
each with coupons attached bearing interest at the
rate of six per cent per annum. We learn that they
are exempt from tax, and there is fear but that the
town will faithfully pay the interest it natures
This appears to be fine opening for capitalists to make
investments.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

B9P The Democratic Convention of Connecticut on
the 18th nst nominated ex-Gov. Thos. H. Seymour for
Governor. Cannons were fired, and great enthusiasm
prevailed the announcement of the Governors name
the standard bearer of the Democratic party during
the present contest for Governor The Democracy and
the conservative portion of the people of Connecticut
determined to do their duty at the ensuing election
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

THE Two New JUDGEs.-A gentleman just from
Raleigh, informs that the Council of State met in
that city the 18th inst The principal business was
the appointment of two Judges to fill the vacancies oc
casoned by the resignation of Judges Manly and Cad-
WELL The appointments were conferred upon Jas. W.
Osborne Esq, of Charlotte and George Howard, Jr.,
ESQ.,, of Wilson county
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

The COFFEE SALE.-The 1000 bags of coffee brought
here from Rio by the brig Union State and sold at auc
ton on Saturday, went off in threequarters of an hour
at prices averaging l2 81 per hundred pounds Several
merchants from the country learn failed of getting
the amount they wished to obtain This shows that
there is market here and that North Carolinans vN
buy at home.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

FALSE ALARM.-We are happy to say that the alarm
of fire morning was without foundation Somebody
feeling good rang bell by way of congratuation at
the shipyard over the river when the alarm spread
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

IA The contest for Public printer still occupies the
attention of the House. The friends OF Mr.. Defrees
still sangune of success anticipating his election
through appliances in the interest of disappointed per-
sons who have fastened upon the House printing the
last crumb of patronage.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

IA We notice that some of the Republican papers
of New Jersey have hoisted the name of Pennington
the Republican Speaker of the House of Representa-
tiges as candidate for the Presidency Stockton is
thrown in the shade by the fat gentleman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

REs1GNED.-We learn by letter from Raleigh, that
Judge Shepard has resigned his place on the Superior
Court BENCH and that his resignation has been accepted
to take effect the 28th of next May, at which time
his successor will be appointed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

16~The bill introduced by Mr.. Sidel, which is the
first in order unfinished business, prohibits by
penalties the issue of bank notes in the District of Go.
lumbia and also the circulation of bank notes issued
by companies located beyond the District of less de-
nomination than twenty dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

1GrThe select committee appointed by the Speak
er of the House of Representatives to inquire into and
report on the printing and binding reforms sought to
be inaugurated, is composed of Mesrs. Grow Quares
Burnett, Walter, Florence, Heard and Gurley.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

Stevens and Hazlitt the last of the Harper's Ferry
outlaws have been sentenced to be hung Friday the
18th of March,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

RAILROAD Lynchbuwg, Va, Feb 15.-On the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad last night the mail and
baggage precpated into Holston river near
Marion in Smythe county The brakeman was killed. and
J. L. Oney, the mail agent had his broken Mr. Bur
ford the resident engineer and several Others
or less injured The accident occasoned by land slide
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

By The steamers asia and City of Manchester sail
ed from New FORK on the 18th inst for Liverpool
The former took out 100000 in specie
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

The Senate, on the l4th inst. confirmed the nomna-
tons of Philip Frank Thomas as Commissioner of Pat
ens, and Judge Rowes of Tennessee as Treasurer of
the United States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

MARINE DIsAsTER-P Philadelphia Feb Barque Ger
mantown from New Orleans for New York, with cargo of
coffee and moasses abandoned the night of the 10th
inst The captain and saved The vessel and
cargo insured in New York,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

JUDGE DOUGLAS AND FERNANDO WOOD Washington Feb.
l6Judge Douglas in response to from Fernando
Wood denies the truth of the newspaper statement that the
latter when the former in New York pledged his entire
delegation to the Senator from Illinois, in the Charleston
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

Thus proving that the value of this deNu
ed by selected chemist, of selected specnen or even
selected cargoes, but average Of the importaOns Just
they arrive and just they offered to the public
sale.
And for alike array of eminent authority, promscuOp
y obtained from promscuous cargoes in different parts
the world, challenge comparison with any phosphate
guano now for sale.
liberal deduction in prices will be made on cargo ss
to manufacturers and to the trade.
Sole Agents for Wilmington, N. c.,
Feb. l4th, l860-tf W. q. McRARY l. co.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

THE CoNNECTICUT DELEGATEs.-Neoo York, Feb. Lett
said that eleven out of the twelve delegates the Charles
ton Convention from Connecticut favor Of Douglas
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
BY TELEGRAPH.


WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 10Th, 1860
The Senate, yesterday, receded from the aoolton
of the ranking amendment and passed the postal BILL
and the bill is now law. Subsequently bill for the
abolition of the ranking privilege passed. res
oluton was adopted almost unanimously, for the arrest
of Redpath John Brown, Jr. and Sanborn for con-
tempt shown to the Harper's Ferry Committee, in
their refusing to attend as subpeonead
The House voted for printer. Defrees, Republican,
was one short of an election.
WASHINGTON Cry, Feb. II, 1860.
The Senate was engaged on business relative to the
District of Columbia.
In the House about 200 bills, by States have been
introduced and referred The election OF printer
postponed. The Presidents Message was discussed.
Virginia Democratic State Convention.
RICHMOND Va, Feb 18th, 1860.
Nothing definite in regard to the selection of dele
gates to the Charleston Convention had transpired up
to eleven o'clock last night The proceedings were very
stormy almost reaching to personal collision between
the friends of Mr.. Wise and Mr. Hunter.
RICHMOND, VA, FEB. 10Th, 1860.
The Virginia Democratic State Convention adjourn
ed at 10 O'Clock on Saturday night.
The Convention did not express preference for any
majority of the delegates favored general South
ern Conference.
A meeting subsequently held, adopted resolu-
lions favorable to South Cardinals proposition for
Southern Conference. Gen. Starke Commissioner from
Mississippi, arrived and made speech, which was re-
ceived with great cheering.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ST. JOINS, n. B., Feb. 10th, 1860.
The steamship Prince Albert, from Galway, Ireland
has arrived at this port bringing Liverpool dates to the
4th inst.
The London Post announces that England and France
allied the Central italian question: and favor an
nexation to Sardinia.
Hungarian affairs are growing more serious.
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4th 1860
Cotton-Sales for the week of $4,000 baes-the
market closing quiet at the following quotations Mid
ding Orleans 67sd; Midding Uplands 61ad. Stock
in port $4,000 bales, of which 449 600 are American
Bredstufs steady and market generally unchanged-
Corn firm at 3ls. 3D. 32s. ed. Rice firm Rosin
steady. Spirits Turpentine steady; slow of sale but
prices unaltered.
Consols closed at 9415 945a.
New Posi- OFF1CE-A new post Office has been es-
tabshed on the line of the Wilmington & Manchester
Railroad, in Brunswick county, n c., by the of
Byrdsvile, and G. j. Byrd is the Post Master.
GoLD.-The Fayetteville Carolinian learns that Thos
Harrington, Esq., of Moore, has upon his plantation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

D@~Among the appointments connected with the Or
ganization Of the House. there residing South
of the Potomac. This is pretty fair indication of
what the state Of affairs would be if Republican Pres
ident were in power.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

ABDUCTING FREE NEGRoEs.-Augusta Feb. 16.-Andrew
j. Rodgers who halls from Helena Ark has been arrested
charge of abductng free and selling them
slavery He conveyed to Macon under charge of a
Macon policeman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
Politics In Louisiana,

THE POPULATION OF KANsAs-St. Louis, Feb. l6.-The
official returns of the of the population of Kansas
makes it 6, 95O
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

DEATH OF P. RUSH FLOYD Washington, Feb. l6.-The
Hon. F. Rush Floyd, brother of the Secretary of War;
died in this city suddenly last night of disease of
heart. He resided at Wytheville, Virginia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

GoLD-The Fayetteville Caronian learns that Thos
Harrington Esq, of Moore, has upon his plantation
valuable gold mne which has just been opened for ope
ration.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
OVAL HAVANA LOTrERy.
q o o 90.
soRTEo NUMERO es2 ORDINARIO.
CAPITAL PRIzELalOO.000

-Four Approximation to the $lOO0 of 5000 each of
$AOO to $4,000 of $4OOto $50 of $4OV to
Whole Tickets $40 Halves $40 Quarters sB.
Prlzes cashed at sight at per cent. discount.
Bills on all solvent Banks taken at par.
drawing viii be forwarded soon as the result becomes
known. - "'0oA1es
a. Al orders for Schemes Tickets to be addressed to
Jan. 18th, $780, I20Tq31v
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

DIRECTORS.
H. HUNTINGTON, CHARLES BOSWELL, JOY ALLYN,
ALBERT DAY, HENRY KENEY, JOHN ?. BRACE
JAMES GOODWIN, CALVIN DAY, CHARLES j. BE
81. HUNTINGTON, President.
TIAo. G. ALLYN, Secretary.
G. G. LYMAN, Assistant Secretary
WIN. N. BOWERS, ActudrV.
This old and reliable Company established for neaI
FIFTY YEARS, continues to Insure against Loss Dn
by Fire Dwellings, Furniture, Warehouses Stores RF
chandse, Mills, Manufactures, and most other kinds
property, on its usual satisfactory terms
Particular attention given to insuring arm Property con-
sistng of Dwellings, Barns and Out Buildings cOnnec
&C., &C., contained in the same for term of three i've
years at oao rates of premium
Applications for Insurance may be made to the unaer
signed the duly authorised Agentfor Whining and vc
Losses equitably adjusted at this Agency and paid 5
Ola tey, upon satisfactory proofs, in funds cre y"
cities Of Neso York Boston, as the assured may prefer
q. R. SAVAGE, AgenA
Wilmington, n. O., Feb. 10. 1859.-I41-96-lys
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
BAUGH's HIGHLY IMPROVED RAW BONE
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LINE.
MANUFACTURED FROM UNBURNT BONES. BY
BAUGH & SONS.
Wholesale Office and Stores,

Wholesale Office and Stores
No. 20 SOUTH WHARvES, between
Market and Chestnut Streets, Phla.
CASH PRICE
$5 per 1000 pounds (24 cents per poundl
l N The PREPARATION of this valuable Manure ZONES
l. ARE USED IN THEIR RAW STATE ONLY The1
nave never been BOILED CALCNED Thew are taken
nature has made them, crushed with powerful Machinery
and subjected to process by which, while all the virtues
OF the Bone retained Fertilizer procured furnshne
IN CONCENTRATED and SOLUBLE FoRMthe two Indispensable
Ingredients for the growth of Plants enrchng the soil
VIZ: PHosPHoRIC ACID AND AMMONIA These two incre
dents by the use of "BAUGR'S RAW BONE SJJPER
PhOsPHAIE," are given to the soil in all their orgina
strength and purity They assimlate once with the soil
furnish all the needu Ammonia for the growing cron
ing ample uxuranee and leave the land permanenty ben
ehtted 80 that its presence be traced for
wards. ~ ' 0
H1-We recommend FARMERS to purchase of orr Aoents
BAUGH SONS, Sole Manufactures
TOT sale Dy HARRISS Il HOWELL.
reo' lc' ioOo-lo4-o-zo'lm Wilmington, N. G.
ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY.
u tHE NEXT ORDINARY DRAWING OF THE ROYAL
Havana Lottery conducted by the Spanish
under the supervision of the Captain General of Cuba vii
take place at HAVANA, "
FRIDAY, March 3D. 1860.
$40 90
SORTED NUMERO 632 ORDINARIO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMFY
HARTFORD, CONN.,

INCORPORATED A. D. $780,. CHARTER PERPETUr
Authorized Capital. .S1OOO@
Capital Paid Observation-Disclosures. 5OONN
Surplus, Observation-Disclosures. 3OOOG
ASSETS JANUARY l, 1859.
Cash on hand and in Bank, .&365a
Cash in hand of Agents and in transit. 54SE@
Real Estate unencumbered, (cash value ....... 1900
Bills Receivable, amply secured. 73,lH8
2,4O4 Shares Bank Stock in Hartford, , 23O4l3W
1900 s. 4" 4" New York. ......... l97,75ON
7l0 I" &c g Boston,, ........... 74,6NW
100 Shares Bank of the State of Missouri, 10000
State and City Bonds, per cents .,.... 74,2SN
Rail Road Stocks. .......',...... l6,&ON
United States Treasury Notes.. l4GS
SO37S
DIRECTORS.
81. HUNTINGTON, CHARLES BOSWELL, Joy ALLYN,
ALBERT DAY, HENRY KENEY, JOHN ?. BRACE
IAHru DAv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

New Posi- OFF1CE.-A new post Office has been es-
tablished the line of the Wilmington Manchester
Railroad, in Brunswick county, n c., by the name of
Byrdsville, and G. J. Byrd is the Post Master.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-23

As accidents aoW happen, In Goere0uldted ama%
very desirable to have cheap and convenient
Furniture Toys, Crockery, &c.