Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-10-17
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Europe of an important character. The advces
dated Oh the 22d of September and the following is
brief summary of the intelligence
A letter from Paris says several superior and sHbal-
tern officers of the French artillery have been offered
great advantages if they will serve in the Federal army
Some have been offered much six thousand francs
for their outfit, and pay Of 10000 francs year guar
anteed for years to come
1t was at first said that the French Government did
not appear Inclined to refuse these offers. Permission
demanded but on the 18th of September the Min
lister of War by order Of the Emperor made known to
applicants that he woud not grant any permission TO
Sc, ue IN the Federal drmy.
The London Times has an editorial on Secretary
Chase's appeal for subscriptions to the lew Federal
loan 1t says: " II the interest offered is sufficient
appeal to the patriotism of the people, any arguments
to the safety of investment in the loan nnneces
sary if it is Sufficient the remedy would have been to
increase the amount instead Of appealing to considera
tons which, rightly viewed amount to little more than
confession OF weakness The people will be more ready
to believe that provision will be made for the payment
of the principal and interest loans when they see
provision has been made for having tarthng of ex
pense out of the income OF the year"
Mr. LANG, Financial Secretary of India, addressed
the members Of the Manchester Cotton Association the
Chamber Of Commerce and other leading merchants of
that city, the suhec of India. After treating of
financial and general government affairs, be said he
thought promote the growth of cotton it was espe
ciay necessary to advance capital to growers and to
enable this to be done with safety proper law Of con-
tracts essential He described what had been enact
ed this question: and after abiding to early pros
pect of the reduction of import duties cotton, wound
up by appealing to his hearers to take with him view
of these matters higher than their commercial aspect.
1t is reported that a Spanish expedition against
Mexico being organized at Havana. FtUe thousand
infantry uW dSenbGrk early October at Vera Cruz,
thence marcting direct to the city Of Dferco. Six
frgatss two steamers and transports also
to be employed.
oS Ill -, -, ol no
Madrid Gazette, to the CapainGeneral of Porto Rico
1t declares the principle that slave who has touched
the soil Of Spain must be considered emancpated,
even without tie consent OF his former master.
The assertions that Garibaldi intended soon to en-
bark for America where he will espOuse the cause of
the Government, continue be made and contradcted
The latest Geographic dispatch from Turin, however,
declares that the renowned hberat0r of Italy has aban-
d0ned all intention OF leaving for the bate-fieldS of
America for the present.
An article has appeared in late number OF the Paris
0ndeT which leads strong to the inference that the
absence of Garbald in America would suit the wishes
and policy Of the French Government.
the PROSPECT MIssoURI.-The Northern papers ave
getting respondent of the prospect in Missouri The Wash
ngton Star thus spcculaes upon The from that
quarter:
Undisguised anxiety continues be manifested militia,
circles here relative to the state Of things Missouri
Kentucky The loss OF Lexington hear has greatly
creased the force OF Price and all other dsunon command
of the eventual defeat of the Union cause there Previous
to Freemon in greater force throughout the State
than the disunonss Its effect however, has been not
only to lose him Mulgans 900 men, hut deter others
(of HssoGril from joining him. and iaduce quite ten
thousand to join the rebel commanders, would
done thing had Price been unable reduce Lex
ington.
Under these crcuiL Stances and the general impression
among military that Fremont adequate his
command the impression is rife here that the advices
OF battle in that quarter will continue unfavOrable the
Union We these facts order prevent the
StaEs readers from becoming dshearened by any ap.
preaching result in that quarter.
RUSSELL arrested FINED Russell has returned tC
Washington from his sporting trap to Illinois Th6 Wash
! ingtOn Star of Friday says:
ION Sunday week, Wilmington, Will county, Mr.. Rus
sell went out for days ehooting-a diversion ghy in
the Sabbath. Mr. Russell consequently brought tC
the presence or illinois Justice ined thirty dollars fol
the offence and paid it. mis- is esteemed only good
joke, financial part valuable contribution
school fund which enjoys the benefit of onebalf of all the
fnes from this The authorities of 0os opeI
condemnation eUforcemen mt OF the statute
this being the hrst instance in which fine for that offence
has ever been collected The cOnseryatOrs of the publ
peace Of Illinois have long been the watch for doctor
Cf laws whom to Vinuicate the majesty of this Sunday
statute well for sportsman possessed Of suf
clent assets to the shot funds Illinois bond
not received.
ION approaching Racine, Wisconsin, on his sporting
tour, while surrounded by his spormans traps, Mr.. Rus
sell was welcomed by old farmer of the vicinity will
We glad TO you, Mr Russell Hope you will flint
lots OF game. You lave all the game you want, bu
you make game Of the American eagle here
This address elected the enthusiastic applause OF the by
| staLdeTs
TaE PoToMAC We have received from Sergeant
Maj Parker (Gen. Writings Staff Orderly some inter
esting intelligence respecting the blockade OF the PotC
mac; and though it is not purpose at present t
make any revelations upon a matter which has been
bundany discussed in the Northern journals for week