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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

The New York Tribune has the following, under date
of Washington, March Doth:
Captain Fox, who visited Fort Sumter on the requi-
stion of the War Department. has returned here and
reported the result of his mission. 1t very we'll
dersOOd that he had plan for introducing reinforce
ments, which had been submitted to members of the
Cabinet, and was regarded measuraby practicable
but attended with the probability, if not certainty OF
collision, which constituted the chief objection to its
adoption. He is perfectly familiar with all the ap
proaches to the barber of Charleston, having
been long connected with the coast survey and had
practical experience the commander of one OF
Aspinwas steamers His scheme did not contemplate
any serious danger in running the gauntlet of the bat
teries the islands which guard the channels but only
IN landing the and provisions at Sumter, after it
had been reached. If fire opened upon his tran
sports from Fort Mourie the other batteries it would
be necessary for Sumter to silence them 10 order to dis
charge the reinOrcements Any attempts, therefore,
looking that object would almost inevitably lead to
blOOdshed and before resortng to it, the administration
would be constrained to expect that alternative. Even
successful without great loss of e nothing would be
gained but the retention OF fortress which has only
local value 10 protecting Charleston and is of nation
al moment whatever.
Capt Fox is fully impressed with the courage, integ-
rty and sincerity of Major Anderson, with whom how
ever, his communication necessarily limited as Gov
Pickens sent Capt. HartseiD late of navy,
escort with him to the fort, who kept within earshO
during most of the interview, at least enough
to prevent any free communication. He considers that
the fort can be reinforced either by military opera
ton, which, of course, would require force not at the
disposal of the President, or by the strategy al
ready referred to- WITH its attendant hazards of des-
perate conflict. The supply of provisions in the
garrison will probably enable Major Anderson to
tain bis command reasonably we'll until the 18th of
April. From all the facts disclosed by this nvestga-
tOn it is manifest that Fort Sumter must be abandoned
or civil war inauguraed Capt. Fox is cautious, intel
gent and well informed and brought to the notice
OF the government by Mr.. Aspinwal and some of the
principal shipowners of New York and Boston.
Mr.. Lamon, of Illinois, who also went to Charleston
to make certain inquiries will return tomorrow even
ing the next morning. After all the information has
been laid before the President, and he has satisfied his
own mind concusvey to the absolute necessity the
order withdrawing Major Anderson will be approved
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

BSg~ We have from the Publishers, Messrs. T. B.
Peterson & Brothers, 800 Chestnut Street, PhiIadc
phia, very neatly got up brochure entitled Father
Tom and the Pope, Night at the Vatican" Its
fun is broad and rockng. We take it that it IL by
the late Dr. Magnn. Its price % cents, and it can
no doubt be bought at the bookstores 1t takes some
little knowledge of Latin to get the whole benefit of the
affair.
From the same publishers, through Mr.. Whitaker,
we have The Crossed PATH" novel by the rising
novelist of the day, Wilkie Collins, author of The
Woman in White" and other works. 1t is highly
interesting novel of some four hundred pages neatly
bound in red muslin, stamped For sale at the Book
stores,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

Bae Last week, as the Philadelphia North American
states, Mrs. Gladsane, the beautiful and accomplished
actress now performing at the Walnut street Theatre
in that city brought up Dr. Mckenzie, theatrical crit;
of the Press newspaper on suit for libel The libel
sisted in statement that Mrs g. had two years before
been discharged from the Arch street Theatre This
statement Mrs Gadstane Denies and brings suit because
she has been injured by the publication. The magis-
trate before whom the suit entered held the Doctor
in $500 bail to answer at Court
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

IA The Peace Resolutions have been rejected by
the Virginia Convention by ll6 to 4. Who will say
that Virginia could regard these things as satisfactory
Who will say that these resolutions not failure
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE =. Partners;
TTNHE UNDERSIGNED have entered into tbe i'm 81
in the town of Wilmington N. c., under f S purpC;e
style of SWITZERLAND u COLEM AN LOT Wv the bgs
buying and selling NEGRO SLAVES, Whei0 -
cash prices will be paid. - where v.
They also have house in Mobile Alabama beral shy
will receive and sell Slaves on commission
ces made upon Slaves left with them for SAFE uERL
JAMES c. COLh"9t
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August LIST, 1859.
NOTICE.

NOTICE. = and b
A PPLICATION will be made to the PTeslue!hr Rsl b
n of Directors of the Wilmington Manc6eottrk fol
Company for the issue of certificate Oh nHvid Ge0
shares, in lieu of certificate No. IS, issued 70
Sr., which has been lost or mslaid. ,1ppFD SNlIt
March 18th 1891
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

B6s~ The Washington States and Union of the 9th
has the following item under the bead Army and
Navy -
There is said to be movement foot for the re-
enforcement small scale, Of Fayetteville Arsenal,
North Caroina. A company of soldiers generally
deemed sufficient garrison for it."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

Hea- We learn from the Sumter Is. CO. Watchman,
of the 29h nst that destructive fire occurred at that
place on the night Of the 9th inst destroying nine
buildings estimated to be worth about $4,000, upon
which there was very little insurance Amongst the
buildings destroyed the large brick twostory town
building appropriated in its several apartments as Pub
lie Hall, Post Office, Fire Engine House. Council Cham
Der, and Music Store of Messrs. Thomson Gilbert
There was also a large amount of goods DESTROYED
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04
NGITICE

NOTICE. ~ n is pON
operation at which can be obtained any Of wI Ah
ing Lumber, Viz: Pine, Cypress Juniper FIed
Hickory Orders for any Of the above can I+
to any point desired, from Noriaa " INO. NEBgs1
where, If necessary, ~"
Dec, a, 1859,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

BaTh, Zouave Regiment Of New Orleans, $50
strong, commanded by Col. CoPPEN, formerly of the
French army, has been accepted and drafted into the
regular army of the Southern Confederacy. All are
French and large majority have real service in
Europe It is a crack corps.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

1Ss MADAME YTURBIDE, widow of the former EN-
Peror OF Mexico died in Philadelphia last week. She
was Of noble Spanish family, and highly esteemed
YTURB1DE had the Emperorship of Mexico thrust upon
him against his consent in May, 1922 by the military
Chieftains who, within less than year, drove him off,
Among the leaders against YTURB1DE was SANTA ANNA.
The deposed Emperor went to Italy, from which he re-
turned in 1924 when he betrayed arrested senten
ced and shot without trial,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

ALMOST A FATAL ACCIDENT.-We learn that yester-
day afternoon about o'clock, the carriage of DR..
Thomas Hill of Brunswick having in it the Doctors wife
nd two children, with the driver and female servant
attempted to enter the Ferry fiat at the foot of Market
street. and after the horses had got board the chain
fastening broke and the fore wheels Of the carriage
striking the fiat, caused it to move out into the dock
the weight Of the carriage dragging the horses after it
as it went down. The carriage not quite submerged,
but the horses went down over their heads.
Fortunately the accident occurred at time of the
day when there usually number of persons about
The DOCK and through their timely exertions all the
Cupants of the carriage were rescued with no more
rious results than complete wettng. The horses and
carriage were also saved with little damage except to
the harness. Some bundles, etc. IN the carriage were
no doubt injured by water
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

Total IA 43S 50
And that the same constitutes majority of the capital stock
of the Company.
This report accepted and the meeting pronounced
duly organized and ready proceed with its business.
The President of tie Company then explained the object
in calling this special meeting and moved that the Secre
read the Act of the last General Assembly IN relation
to The charter of this Company.
The same read, and Col Steele oterered the follow
ing resolutions which were unanimously adopted:
ReSOUed That the Act of t. &c era Assembly, ratified
secure completion of the Wilmngo Charlotte
Rutherford Railroad and amend the charter of the Com
pany be accepted by this Company an amendment to
its charter.
muncae His Exceency, the Governor of this State
The seal of the Company the action OF this meeting
cepting the
Moved by Col Steele, that a committee of three be ap
pointed by the chair to inquire into tie expedency of al
lowing specified holidays, and what holidays, to the
plOyees Of the Com And aso to the expectancy
granting the Stockholders of the Company peculiar
privileges the of the Oad and that they report
the regular meeting of the stockholders The
being seconded and submitted adopted and the chair
appointed Messrs. T. D. Mcdowell T. D. Meares and W. L.
Steele said committee.
The President announced that John c. McRae, Esq, who
had been with from the inception of work the
first day February last had for peculiar him
SELF resigned his position Chief Engineer and therefore
moved that Mr. McRae shall receive the privilege of free
ticket the Road for life. Unanimously adopted.
The President then submitted the following motion
That the thanks of this meeting hereby rendered
Chairman for the very able and dlgntied manner
which he has presided deliberations and that the
same be adopted unanimously.
Resoued That the thanks of the meeting are rendered to
Secretary for the efficient services rendered this
casion.
After brief address, the Chair announced the meeting
adjourned, sine die.
WALTER F. LEAK, Chairman
VIM l.. PITTS Secretary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04
The Steamer Blenville Released.

New YORK, March Heterogeneous have been
made under which the steamer Bienville has been re-
leased by the customhouse authorities The schooner
from Florida without proper cearances paid fine of
$lOO.
John G. Duryea, just appointed general appraiser at
this port died last evening.
The World says that about one-third of the German
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

WILMINGTON N. c. March oath, 1861 e
Pursuant call of the Board of Directors. the Stock
holders of the Wilmington, Charlotte Rutherford Railroad
Company convened in special meeting at the Court House,
the town of Wilmington this the twenty eighth day
of March, A. D. 1861, at 10 O'clock A. III.
motion of T. D. Mcdowell Esq. of Baden, Walter F.
Leak ESQ., of Richmond, called to the Chair, and
motion of Col Thos D. Meares, VIM Pitts appointed
Secretary.
On motion the Chair appointed Messrs. c. c. Henderson
and Neil McNair committee to verify proxies and
the number of shares represented in this meeting At
enquiry the Committee reported that there repre-
sented
In person. ........ ........... 800. 1,s68 shares;
BY proxy, ...................-.....lZ ,5U -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

~ hostage on this paper within the State, ST per
cuarter out Of the State q cts. per quarter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-04-04

CASH ADVANCES. .,d,,
VXTE will make liberal advances on Cotton SmtP n ii
w consignment of our frieUds at Liverpool direct fo
New York, on such terms will be Satisfactory CO.
desiring to realize. D. u. PAhoLhI
December l6.-d&wtf.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09
The Man with the Big Feet.

We heard to-day of laughable anecdote
of man who was blessed with big foot
He was Buifalonian, who must be living
now, for man with 50 good hold upon
the world, is not likely to drop off in hur-
ry, He stepped one day into small shop
ofa boot makers in the flourishing capitol
Of o!d Erie, and asked Crispin if he could
make him pair Of boots. Looking at his
long splay pedal extremities, and then glanc
ing at huge uncut cow-hide that hung on
the wall, said ,r.
"Well, yes, | guess So"
What time will you have them done to
day is Monday"
"Well, il will depend ON circumstances;
guess can have them done by Saturday"
On Saturday, therefore, the man called for
his boots. a ,i# t-s1 1eei s2 frs
"Have you got 'em doneg' said he, as he
entered the shop. @ .E
"No, haven't couldn't, It has rained
ever since took your measure" r...r
"Rained r. exclaimed the astonished pat
ron; well, what of that! what has that to
do with it,"
What has that to do with it2" echoed
Crispin, "it has good deal to do with it,
When make your boots, I've got 10 do il
cut of doors, for haven't room enough in
my shop, and can't work out of doors in
rainy weather." ..-
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09
Wild Game--.A Canton.

We call the attention of sp,rtsmen and
dealers in wild game to the fact that the
Code Of Iowa, Revision Of 1860, pages 749
and -750, declares it to be "unlawful for any
person, except on his own premises, to kin,
ensnare or trap any wild deer, elk or fawn,
wild turkey, prairie hen or chicken, grouse
or quail, between the first day Of January
and the fifteenth day of August in each and
every year." And that "it shall be unlaw-
full for any person to buy or sell any kind OF
the above mentioned animals or BIRDS" &C.
The penalty is SIS for deer, fawn or elk, and
So for game.
We learn that large numbers of non resi-
dents are in this State doing wholesale
business IN killing and shipping out of the
State, to the evident peril of destroying all
our game. A stop ought to be put to it,
otherwise we shall soon b, without a deer
or chicken.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09
Stale News.

We learn that Mr.. George Williams, for,
mvrly of the Burlington, Peoria & Logans
port Railroad, has been appointed Superin
tendent of the Keokuk, Ft. Des Moines &
Minnesota Road.
The Annual Address before the Iowa
State Historical Society, at Iowa City, will
be delivered by the Hon. Hiram Price, of
Davenport, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 9Th,
1861 The Festival of the members of the
Society and old settlers, will conclude the
exercise of the evening.
We are happy TO notice a deserved tribute
TO our fellow citizen, Hon. Fitz Henry War
rcn, in the Springfield Republican. An cx-
tract will be found on the first page of this
issue.
Since the completion of the X, Fl D. NJ.
& M. II. r.. to,this plac,, we hive received
the Daily Gate City on the day of It's issue.
l.. d. Ingersoll, Esq, formerly "Linkin-
sale, is electrifying the citizens of Iowa
City with an e'olucnt lecture on Garibaldi.
The compliment of an invitation t, repeat it
was la'd him. a. a...s ..-... .--..
1t is expected that en grafton to this State
the coming season will be very large. Pp-
litica troubles, short crops elsewhere and
excellent crops here, will conspire 10 bring
about this very desirable result. H a.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09
xxxVIth Congress I'd session.

|
House, Jan 2.-Most of the time was oc-
cupied in sharp struggle on the motion Of
Davis, of Indiana, instructing the Com. on
Judiciary to enquiry into and report to this
House at any time, what legislation has be-
come necessary, if any, on the part of Con-
gress on account Of the seces ,ion position as
sumed by South Carolina. The House re-
fused to second the demand for the previous
question-47 against 70. Davis withdrew
his resolution, Holenan having introduced
as substitute resolution against secession,
and looking to the protection of the army
and navy for the protection of the public
property and collection of the revenue.
Mr.. Sherman offered Davis resolution as
original, and the Speaker decided that this
was out of order, Sherman appealed from
the Chair. All sorts of tactics were tried to
prevent vote on this app ,al, but at last the
House agreed to take vote on the appeal
at p. M the next day. a.....
SESATE.-B Baker, of Oregon, made speech
i'll reply to Benjamin. "" ...
HOUSE, 3l.--The Speaker presented an
invitation Of Mr. Stockton, to members to
attend Union prayer meeting in the Hall,
to. morrow.
Mr.. Hutchins presented a report Of a
meeting in Jefferson, Ohio, rcpudiating the
idea of a compromise on the part of the North,
and endorsing the sentiments of Senators
Wade, Hall, and others. .-. s-..
On this an acrimonious debate sprang up,
as to reference, which was finally decided by
referring the resolution to the committee of
39. Mr.. Sherman Withdrew an appeal from
the decision of the chair, deciding that, in
the present state of business, the S. Carolin1
secession question could not be referred to
the Judiciary Committee. Mr.. Bingham
from Judiciary Committee, reported back the
bill for collecting the revenue, with amend
mnnts, giving the President additional pow
ers. A lengthy debate followed 1t was
decided to consider it as unfinished business
on Tuesday. Adjourned to Monday.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09

| Our readers may remember good Dia
logue published by US some time since
which referred incidentally to that good
staunch old Journal for the Farm, Garden
and Household. The publishers card nov
appears in our advertising columns and We
recommend all our readers, whether resi-
ding in country or village, to respond to his
invitation to try the Agriculturist for year
We fell quite sure that the dollar it costs
will be good investment When you
write for it please say it was upon our rec
mcndation, and We will guarantee you
good satisfaction. We have received the
first number of the goth volume of the
+4griculturist, which indicates a valuable
treat to all who subscribes for this vol
ume.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09
General News.

The leading speeches on the great ques
tions Of the day at the present session O
Congress, have been made by Sepators Wad
Doolittle, Baker and Douglas, of the North
and Tverson, Wigfall and Benjamin, Of tn
South.
Fast day, on the 4th of January, was oh
served generally throughout the country =
1t was peculiarly solememn day in tn,
| in the South, so far as heard from.
Duff Green has been to Springfield on ,
visit to Mr.. Linsoln, with whoom he had /;
frank interchange Of views.
All was quiet at Charleston on the 4th.--
Fort Sumpter had not then been attacked
A brother and three gentlemen visited Maj
Anderson.
Washington dates of the 4th, say that
members Of the Virginia Legislature from
the west, passing through en- route for Rich.
mond, stated that Virginia ought to call a
Convention, and pass an act denying the
right to coerce seeding State.
Members of Congress from mo It Of the pre-
pairing Secession States had left, or were
preparing to leave Washington. Gen. Scott
was engaged all the 4th in business Of his
department. 1t is said that an enquiry has
shown that tie late distribution of arms at
the South, was made without reference to
secession, but only to equa!ize the distribu-
ton, the North having had more than their
share. The report that the Frigate Brook
lin was ordered with recruits to Charleston,
was denied. Mr. Hugcr, p. NJ. at Charles
ton, notifies Mr.. Holt, P. NJ. General. that
he held himself responsible to the Federal
Government for the revenues accrued in his
office. Mails therefore continued to S. G.
The Republican Members of Congress have
held frequent caucuses of late, to agree upon
legislative action. .... .... .5 -.
The Inaugural of Gov. Washburn, Of
Maine, delivered last week, is concliatory.
1t recommends tie repeal of unconst tutional
acts of tie State, but is of the opinion that
Maine is not transgressor in that respect.
A very large and enthusiastic anti-Seces.
sion meeting has been held at Memphis, Tenn
Hail Columbia, and Yankee Doodle, were
played and most Justify chee.ed.
David NJ. Russell, we learn by private ad.
vices, originally form N. H., but for 80 years
a resident of Alabama, planter and slave.
holder, was recently mobbed for taking the
New York Independent. @-s-....r.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09

How Tue APPoRTIoNMENT OF MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS Is MADE-When the census Of
the United States is fully completed, it is
the duty of the Secretary Of the Interior to
divide the whole number Of free persons
with three fifths of the slave by two huni.
red andlthirty- three, the present number Of
members, and the product shall be the ratio
of one member. The Secretary of the Inte-
rior shall then proceed in the same manner
to ascertain the representative population Of
each State by the ratio already determined
by hin, as above shown; and the result Of
this last division shall be the nnmber of rep
resentatiyes appointed to each State. s hsg
The loss in the number of members eaus-
ed by the fractions remaining in tn. several
States shall be compensated for by assigning
to SO many States having the large fractions,
an additional member each for the fractions,
as may be necessary to make the number of
representatives two hundred and thirty
three. gYati ai atGz @ .F. aag sla. I iaA'
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09

The STUDY OF SCIENCE.-Science is wor
thy of study by all men, because it is so in
timately associated with all the pursuits o.
life. The whole animate and inanimate Gre
alton is embraced within its folds. It affords
ample scope for the exercise of the most
comprehensive and refined intellects, as wei
as those of humble and moderate preten
sions. The mechanic and chemist, the poe,
and scholar. the manufacturer and merchant
can find, in the pursuit of science, bound
less source of pleasure and profit a. srs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier., 1861-01-09

Hugh Brown was sworn i'm as Clerk of tho
District Court and er ofieio Clerk Of tn,
Board o fSuperviSors. -.->
Phc Board proceeded to elect permanent
Chairman by ballot, as follows
George Gillaspy had 10 votes, J. C. Hin
sey !, Silas Osburn ], Thomas Dedwell L.
Whereupon, George Gillaspy having a ma
jority of the votes cast, was declared elected
The Board then proceeded to clas ssify the
members by lot, as follows: 49,. .... .
George Gillaspy, VIM. Cloyd, Thomas
fedwell, Andrew Major, Vim. McIntre
aaron Harlan and NJ. c. Israel. drew each
oneyear; and G. T. Myers, Peter Knox
(by the Clerk, J. G. Hinsey, Silas Osborn
Win. Knight, Lawrence Rose, and George
Neville, drew each two years. ...
On motion of j. G. Hinsey, George Gillas
py was granted leave of absence. ue...
The Board then adjourned to 9 o'clock
PM.
AFTERNOON SEssIoN--The Board met pur.
suant to adjournment. .., ......-..
The permanent Chairman being absent,
on motion of Andrew Major, Peter Knox
was appointed Chairman pro tenn.
The bond of Hugh Brown was presented,
and discussed the remainder of the session.
The bond offered was for Clerk of the Dis
trict Court. 1t was contended that Mr..
Brown should give bond, also, as Clerk of
Board of Supervisors. The bond offered
was in the sum of S. 900. .a..........
Without coming to a determination of
this matter, the Board adjourned to Tues
day morning. -----.---