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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31
From the Southern Cultivator
MAHSDEN BELLAMY,)
g. l.. WASHINGTON, G
]. NJ. HOBSON,


n allus to the present distracted condition of the
country one OF our truest patriots and best public men
(Hon. 3. H Hill of Georgia.; says, in a recent letter:
"a more important crisis never upon any people.
We of the South bring this crisis to end just
wish and reach that END in blood peace,
passions prudence may direct. Come what may
should be content with any patchwork. SaUery
again be the hobby Of the political demagog,se.
greatly depIore SO much feeling and mpateDce with SO
many of our people, We need al the wisdom and cool
frmness of all people. We are in danger from
nothing bat o'rseoes No is fit counsellor who
that slavery be abolished by any party any
power This concession to the efforts and dreams of
anaticsm without any foundation in fact. Of all people
his naon the saUe is by fer the happest: and Of all
property Slavery is bytdr the sest The Union the Con
suOn good government and the peace of the country
danger from the passions the fanacisms amb
ton of the white race only. But whatever may be the
ca1se, crisis is upon U.s. and we must meet it.
d" 1t hour when every should be all prudence
and frmness. without peulance rashness in word
on EUery Southern should remember that eUeru
Ote" Southern is much interested himself
every Souherr State should remember that every other
Southern State must be- less, i1UoUed by her action
Each is, therefore, bound by every consideration of od
nary respect and good feeling offer consultation and
Interchange of views before final action
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Tribute OF Respect.

UIALkCTTC HALL. Jan. 26, 1861.
WHEREAS The Daectc Society has receiV the painful
gence that the hand death las been laid upon
of its herjshed MEMBERS pr. Edward Z. Bethany, whose
lie hai rendered bright by his many virtues, and
geI and genial disposition gathered around him
large circle OF friends who by his winning
nners, genemanly demeaDOr, and nob.e Qualt %
hea art erdeared Inns If to all, therefore,
Resolred That al hOugb it has pleased BIN, who has
power do all things, and who giveth and tak away
to call to his neverendg rest who universally
loved and although ought to submit unnurmurngy to
this dspeEsaon OF Providence yet cannot but geve
that the Daectc Soc ETY. been beret of of its most
memberships family Of loving husband and father
that This community has in him sustained such
reparabe loss; and only cOnsoled by the belief
that ne has left hearess ord blessed with the bssfu
assurance OF glorious immortality
Eesored That proer our heartfelt sympathes to his
much distressed family and condoe with them in this their
hour of pain and refer them to that mysterious and Awse
Providence that doeth all things for the BEST where alone
can their sorroWs Be alevated.
ReSoUed That copy Of these resolutions be transmitted
the family of the deceased and also to the Raleigh Regis
Wilmington Journal and University Magazine, with
request for Ddbcaton
MARSDEN BEJLAMY,)
g. l.. WASHINGTON, Com.
J. NJ. HOBSON,
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bales. Flour has declined 3D.. Wheat declined a
3d. and Corn sd. Rice was dull Rosin buoyant-
Spirits Turpentne steady at 32s. 32s. 3D.
TIE Bee Hive Mills at Manchester have been burned.
Loss estimated at 100000.
All the important points in China have been opened
to foreign trade.
Bv the arrival of the steamer Etsa at New York,
we have Liverpool dates to the 18th inst
The Etna brings $l,5OO0OO in specie.
HostiIities had been suspended at Gaeta.
1t was reported that Congress will be held at Paris
to settle italian affairs.
The English Court of the Queens bench has issued
habeas corpus in the of Anderson the fugitive slave
at Toronto, Canada.
The sales of Cotton for the four first days ct the week
reached 10000 bales, closing at advance of Nd all
round from the quotations of the Friday previous line
closing quotations for Monday and Tuesday were
Middiing Orleans 9-l6d.; Midding Mobile 7-l6d.
Breadstutfs quiet but prices steady. Flour quiet and
partially decl~ed cd. Wheat quiet and prices steady
but partially advanced 3D. Provisions dull sugar
firm. Rice dull. Rosin steady at 4s. 4d Spirits
Turpentine dull at 3ls. I'D
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South Carolina Rejects the proposed Mediation o
Virginia.
The Legislature Of South Carolina passed the follow

Virginia.
The Legislature Of South Carolina passed the follow
ing resolutions on Monday last
ResolUed unanimously, That General Assembly of
South tenders to the Legislature of Virginia their
Acknowledgements of the friendly motives which inspired
the mission entrusted to the Hon. Judge Robertson her
commissioner. ~
ResotUed unanimously That candor which is due to the
long continued sympathy and respect which has subssted
between Virginia and South Carolina induces the Assembly
to declare with rankness that they do adyisa-
Bile to initiate negotiations when they Lave no desire or in
tentlon to promote the ultimate viewhat object
winch is declared in the resolution of the Virginia Lega
ture to be the of amendments new
ties to the constitution of the United States.
ReS0tced unanimously That the separation of South Car
DINA from the Federal Union dl and she has no firth
er interest In the constitution of the United States and that
the only appropriate negotiations between her and the fed
era government are to their mutual relations as foreign
States.
hesotced unanimously, That this Assembly further owes
TO ner friendly relations with the State of Virginia
clare That they have confidence the federal
OF the United that the most solemn pledges of
have been dsregarded that under preence
preserving property hostile troops have been attempted
De introduced into of the ortresses of this State
subjgae the people of South Carolina and that even since
the authorities at Washington have been informed of the
present mediation of Virginia. vessel of has been sent
to the South with troops and munitions of war
on the soil of Virginia.
ResoUed UNANIMOUSLY, That in these circumstances this
Assembly with renewed assurances of cordial respect and
esteem for the people of Virginia. and high consideration
for her commissioner decline entering into negotiations
proposed by both branches of her Legislature.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

TIE COMMEMORATIVE learn from gentleman just
returned from Raleigh that the understanding there is
that the House Of Commons will probably pass the
Senate Convention bill to-day tomorrow The cleo
ton for delegates and the opening of boxes to ascertain
whether there is to be Convention or No Con-
venton," is to be simultaneous and take place on the
2lst of February. The Senate bill contempates
Convention restricted exclusively to the consideration OF
Federal relations. The Convention is not to be called
together before the lth day of March
Dailu Journal 18th inst.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Special Dispatch to the Journal.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURES.

NORTH CAROLINA LEG1SAAA OHA~'
RALEIGH. JAN 3Otb, 186l-11.35 A. M,
The Convention bill comes up to-day at IL O'clock in
the House. It's passage is uncertain.
From our Regular Correspondent.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON D. c., Jan. 30, 1861.
Four companies of Artillery arrived here last night
We have now here federal force amounting to nearly
one thousand men.
The Governors of Illinois, New York and Pennsyl-
vana all join in the Virginia movement for Conven-
ton of the States to be held at this place the 4h of
February.
te-Yesterday-Tbe Pacific Resolution was
amended, but no vote taken.
In the House the report OF the Committee of 80 was
debated
JAMES Mitchell, one of the oldest Morse Telegraph
operators formerly at Wilmington, n. c., died at
Georgetown this morning. He universally respect
ed for his estimable qualities. Requiescat in pace.
FROM LOUISIANA.
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 80, 1861.
The State Convention resumed their deliberations at
this place on yes dag. The committee on federal re-
Iatons reported resolutions calling for their immediate
consideration in secret session. The committee on
is understood to be considering the tree DaV
cation of the Mississippi and free trade.
ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, JAN so, 1861.
The Convention of Alabama have adopted resolutions
forever preventing the re-opening of the African slave
trade. The Convention yesterday adjourned to 4th
Of March.
FROM TEXAs.
AUSTIN TEXAS Jan, o. 1861.
The Legislature met to-day. The House passed the
Senate bill send the State Comptroller to Washing
ton City to collect tie moneys due the State Of Texas
Both Houses passed resolutions against coercion.-
The Legislature favors immediate secession by three
one.
ABOLITION mkETING BROKEN UP.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Jan. 80, 1861
The Abolition meeting held here last night was brok
en- up and the ball taken possession of by large body
OF
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW YORK, January 80, 1861.
Ill the close yeSterdGy.]
Cotton firm; sales of $500 bales. Flour quiet
Wheat Kentucky white 81 IS. Corn firm mixed 6!
70 cents Spirits Turpentine dull. RosiD firm a
81 % a 81 2612. Rice steady.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

H. We understand that on Saturday last, the 26th
instant, the following appointments were made by the
Legislature OF this State:
Commissioners to meet Commissioners from other
States pursuant to the Proposition from Virgnia-HoD
Judge Ruin, Hon. D. NJ. BarriDger, Hon. David S.
Reid, Hon. John NJ. Morehead, and Geo. Davis, Esq.
To Southern Contention at Montgomery, Alabama
Hon. D. L. Swain, J. r. BrdgerS and Nj. ". Ran
som, Esqs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

Bes.Tbe Herald of Saturday asks whether, in using
the word opposition in connection with the Convention
Bill we employ it in partizan sense. We reply brief
ly that we aude simply to the opposition to the bill
from whatever quarter ii may come. Of course we kno"
that, by themselves the Democrats could not pass any
bill requiring two-thirds Of the votes of both Houses
If the Democrats could not, of course no other party
as partN, could.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

F1RE-The alarm OF fire last night about IL o'clock,
proceeded from the burning of frame house in the Eas
tern portion of the town, North of the Wilmington
Weldon Rail Road. The house was occupied by free
coored man named VIM. Merrick, with bis family. We
believe Merrick also owned the property We do not
know the exact amount of los but suppose it might be
between six hundred and eight hundred dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ANOTHER Sign OF WHAT is CoM1NG-The British
consul at Pensacola, it seems has officially endorsed
State clearance to cotton laden ship there and the
endorsement, doubtless will see the ship to Liverpool
Nobody can believe now, that British consul would
venture upon such proceeding without having been
previously advised by his government And such being
the case it not further evidence that the British lion
does not intend that the cotton he wants shall be
shut up in southern ports by paper blockade?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

A Coop OFFICER GoNE.-Wm. II. Dundas, Esq
Second Assistant Postmaster General, died 10 Wash
ington city on the oath.
Mr.. Dundas had been connected with the Postoffce
Department for over thirty years. and had been at the
head of the division Of mail contract service. We know
how popular MIR. DuDdas was with all whose business
with the Department brought them into contact with
him
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

Esa~ Wasbington City begins to look more and more
like an encampment The Psesdent elect is to have
such Inauguration of his predecessors ever
had-n Artillery, Light and Heavy Dragons and In
fantry Barracks have been contracted for to accom-
modate one hundred and enc hundred and twenty
five horses under the shadow of the Capitol Pleasant
that
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

ALL THE TALENTs.-We have been somewhat amused
by the pretentous tone of the Standard and Register,
in claiming for the opponents of States Rights in the
Legislature all the talents. That is an old dodge, about
played out, and the constant resort of party or the
supporters of cause against which the people have
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

For the Journal.
Messrs. Editors: Allow me, through your columns to
correct report which, apprehend has obtained consider
able credence that of the members of our State
Legislature has adopted in speech which he delivered
days that body in regard to the taking OF FOt
CaSWeli pathetic positively asserts
in doefu strain lone and his wife and
little have been ousted from the FORT AS who
assisted in that movement deer it duty which to
self and to those gallant souls with whom acted to re-
flute this foul 81 ander. Many similar aeboods of an equal
y mean pusanimous have been grazing the
columns of certain submission papers OF this State, in
GARD this movement; bu they have been treated with
attention. especially the very honorable gentleman from
Orange has uttered it confidently, aud with much APP
horror and Indignation and even threatens 10 tell the
President about ii formally. TO prevent him, if possible.
k leave inform him and the public generally, that is
such falsehood but those who prefer political
and degradation equality and their just rights
could possibly have iabric",ed.
So far from Oustlng the Sergeant in charge OF the
Fort. preference that he should remain
which he did he and his family and Of the public
property destroyed removed. suppose gentlemen
(insteGd of the Sergeant labOrer
there, as he took his family Smhvle the pisa be-
ieve delicate health OF his wife required her
nlOval thher. To my knowledge, he duly informed
that he could remain at the fort and that OF his effects
would be disturbed himself nor his family nSulted
noe Sted. He lett Of his will aid accord.
much for this SANDER, which has excited the impreca
tons c0waldy tn eais of soap tails oHt Of the Le
g!slatufe the prUtess ecqnence and upavaing
tender hearted soaptas the Legislature, which
latter have for the last MONTHS assiduOu
deav their constituency with eternal shame
have said Will say, Messrs. Editors that have
been surprised these tsehOOdS for they we'll
worth, of who cannot sink Earty for patriotism.
If those homo able gentleman will persist III uttering la
aud dtr mourniu eteRies the Union
let them do hut strict regard for Truth would
certainly much better hal mOny with such sole
performances. >. u
smithviIle, n c. Jan. &C. 1851.
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Mr.. Montgomery Paramount,


The following Representatives have S;"na,, =,
erys proposition that all the members Of Montgo
mediately resign their Seats and that in
made for the election of their successors 70 te
22nd February fresh from the people, in od met On The
may adjust the political difficulties Oer thatthey
ence. O'"ery and Flor.
From Trginia-Messrs. Clemens, Bocock M..
Garnet, jenkins, Edmondson and Dearnott Martin
From Tennessee Messrs. Wright and Ave..
From New Jersey-Mr. Regis avery
From Louisiana-Mr. Taylor.
From Indiana-Messrs. Davis, Nih,oo,.
and English. A' nolmaa
From Kenturky-Messrs. Burnett g..
Simms, Brown and Peyton. ''eVfnsOD
From North Carolina-Mr. Smith.
From Delaware-Mr. Whitley.
From Wisconsin-Mr. Larrabee
From New York-Mr. Sickles.
From California-Mr. Scott.
From Missouri-Messrs Craig and Ando,,,-
From Maryland-Messrs. Hughes and KnnI,na
From Illinois-Messrs. Fouch, Logan and T W7,n
and-the last named representative adding abtoOeo
will facilitate just settlement" '''"u'ei
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ne-Tbe guns and gun-carriages that passed through
Goldsboro', and made the Rough Notes Uneasy, did
come from Fayetteville and were intended for Militia
ry Instue-that at Hillsboro, under the command OF
COL TeW so we are informed.
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Reporter Of the New York "TIibuhe
in Leave South Carolina Ion =

BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-The special Ina' the Soul
respondent of the American says tha' wv ant ng
Carolina Vigilance Committee have ieTretsa Nors
named bod &c, an enlisted soldier at lS' New Yai
charged with being the correspondent Oh luz state.
Tribune" and compelled him to leave tne w.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

Acc1DENr.-The mail train on the l ~ S3atrj1
Weldon Railroad was thrown off the traGh On By
last, between Joyner's Depot and r tS'I Ian =
switches being changed. The Engine, W P.gsoge
completely upset, and the Tender ana D 40 one
were considerably damaged Fortunatel! ~
hurt oldsboro' Rough Notes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

INSULTING V1RG1NIA.-Virginia has lust ;r;e.
peace commission, and despatched to Wasbnatt,oSS
Charleston her Commissioners to preserve the S and
affairs. The first reply from Washington comoa o.
significant Geographic despatch from Noot 'S IN. ms
lows W'
BUsILY ENGAGED IN MOUNTING LARGE GUNS on TT9 ARB
PARTS, POINTING INLAND. nan
It will thus be seen that coercive meo,u..
threatening and insulting character has been aS VI
towards Virginia, at the very moment she has
important step towards preserving the ppacp, IF l
present administration does not succeed in evooro Tue
the people of the State to acts of hostility # rra
not from any prudence and foresight of Mr. Rnobau~
but from want of spirit on the part Of The peonS
The Legislature for the defence of the State h..
Gently passed an ordinance bill; and this the Ada
tration seizes upon as an excuse TO forfv For,.
Monroe in manner never before done Mr. RnoI~
Gen. Scott and Secretary Holt respond to the Vr'
peace Commissioners by MOUNTING LARGE GINS o @
RAMPARTs OF FORTRESS MONROE, and pointing tbe, aA
land.
Can the people Of Virginia misunderstood this acio,
Can they fail to see that every effort at peace ,
upon to augment the standing army now at Wssbro
ton, aud to perfect aggressive and invasive measures
be followed up at the proper time with two conmr
invading forces-the one debouching from Wasbnpor
the other from Fortress Monroe and convergipr nn
some stragetic point in Virginia from which thew g.
cut off bodies of Virginia forces seeking to copc1,
against either invading column
Fortress Monroe has been greatly strengthened d
late by men and supplies The Federal CAPITOL h,
been converted into an armed and fortified camp For
what purposesf Let the people of Virginia cosjr
well these acts of hostility.
1t such acts make Il close of a Democratic admin.
tration, composed wholly of North men, what has W.
GINA to expect when Republican enemies, bitter and
malignant are placed in possession of the army cNr
trated at Washington, and the LARGE GUNS, POINTING
UPWARDS, at Fortress Monroe?
We can only call the attention of Governor Lecas
to these hostile acts and leave them in bis hard pn
the assemblage of the State Convention.
Richmond EDoui,or 02U ;,J
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

We learn that personal rencontre toIA 5e Seat
tween Col J. W. Alspaugh Chief CLERK o. t.or nae
and DR.. King, of High Point, at the a's 0hot but
Saturday night last, in which COL A. Was .S SDI result
dangerously injured. The difficulty was .nr m
former misunderstanding in relation to person. om s
Col. A. may be prevented for several oasS rOnda
ing to his duties in the Senate. HIS eocaPJ
was q very narrow One=Standard, ~ Wv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

We clip the two following items from the Phadel-
pha North american and United States Gazette Said
paper has generally been considered very FEDERAL but at
the same time conservative /" in its notions:
The STOLEN NORTH CAROLINA BoNDs-Pursuant to
letter from the Attorney General of North Carolina,
addressed to the Treasurer OF that State, the financial
agent Of North Carolina in the city of New Ork has
been officially instructed pay the coupons to the hold
ers OF the bonds Of North Carolina which were recent
~ stolen from the Interior Department, whoever they
may be- The Attorney General regards the request of
the Secretary of the Interior to withhold paymeno the
coupons as ali unreasonable one and as calculated if
COM piled with to seriously damage the credit of the
State.
Mississippi GOES out Of the Union with more conve
nence than South Carolina The terms size makes are
capital She has port Of entry and cannot therefore
come Into collision with the government in the matter
of revenue collection; and to the other point OF diff
cuIty-the posotfce system-her convention has provi
ded that change shall be made and permits the Uni
ted States 10 pay the expenses of its maintenance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

LATER FROM THE IsrHMUs, New JoRK, S 1nnrsD
The steamship Ariel, Capt Minor from AsP that
arrived at this port. Mexican adVlceS S rnv had r
Vol was fugitive. Cen MiramonS ; at%' to Neg
ed San Bias. Gov. Weller, U. 5: MILES, rendered
had arrived at Acapulco. Gen. Aware
an escort to the capital. d
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

G.. c.! G.!!!-The Reverend George Cough
Gubbins, Vicar Of Bangary, Ireland is now preaching
in Washington City.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

KENTUCKY observation-disclosures Ja ""o,auiDo1II
Kentucky Legislature yesterday amO sSstrned IS
adopted the Virginia resolution SO aTo very in s
quire the federal government to pro1eG1 aroure %
Territories now held, or hereafter ~ o ~ transit
of IS 80, and to guarantee the rlgn' u
through free States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-31

By looking at the above date and remembering that
the 4th of March, 1861 will usher in the Lincoln dynas
ty can realize bow rapidly the crisis is approaching
how soon the issue must be met.
And with that crisis approaching issue impen-
ding-the Republican politicians solidly immove-
able as so many craven images They eng ossed in
intriguing each for his share of the spos of the FEEDER
al Government As party, they never before had a
chance at the public crib, while it is long since any
the leaders under any name got good stout pull They
hungry-they drythey see nothing before them
but pap-hey care for little else. The pap is becoming
insecure. They are becoming angry. They talking
coercion