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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

Frightful Sacrifice of Life and Propcrty---Explo
sion of seventy Cases of Nitro-tslycerinc.

Frightful Sacrifice Life Propcrty---Explo-
sion of Seventy Cases of NitrO-C2lycerinc.
Bv the arrival of the steamship Arizona, from
Aspinwall, at Yew York on Friday, we have addi
ItiOna particulars of the appalling disaster at the
former place on the morning of the Ord inst,
whereby the steamship European was totally lost,
60 lives lost and ST. OOO 900 in property destroyed.
AL caused by the explosion Of nitro glycerine. The
Panama papers furnish the following account:
The European arrived at Aspinwa1 on the morn
ing of the % instant, and on the afternoon of the
same day came alongside the Railroad Company
whar, generally used by this line, and commenced
dischargng her cargo Nearly, if not all the local
freight had been delivered, when about o'clock
on the morning of the 3rd, a terrific explosion
occurred on board, which tore away the upper
parts of the ship and blew several large plates off
the side. Tile wharf at which the vessel was I'M
loading, and which was some 400 feet long, was
literally torn to pieces The superstructure was
completely demolished to within hundred feet
of the freight house, and hardly plank remained
in the entire length of the structure, that was not
wrcnched from its fastenings. Immediately in
front of where the vessel lay gap cut through
the wharf piles, panking, ETC., all disappearing.
The ship and wharf both caught fire, and the
latter was saved from entire destruction by the ex-
ertons of several citizen, who got the fire engine
to work, and after few hours eNtlngulshed the
flames, regardless of the risk they incurred from
another explosion of the burning ship. The Z.
r. r. CO. splendid freight house is left pile of
ruins. The force of air caused by the conclusion
seems to have raised the ROOF, when was construct
cd of iron and slate, upwards a few feet, its own
weight bringing it down with immense force into
the building, and carrying with it both the end
walls, leaving the house, excepting the side walls,
which appear but little, if at all injured, mass
of ruins It would be difficult to imagine more
complete wreck than that presented by the freight
house and wharf
Scarcely building in the place escaped without
more or less damage those of substantial nature
suffering most: nearly all the brick and stone
buildings we're badly injured, but the freight
house is the only one we have heard of being rem.
dered uninhabitable Hardly whole window OF
glassware, crockery and such like is really won
dorfut Although many vessels were lying in close
pro ximity to the European at the time of the dis
aster, none excepting the Caribbean, of the same
line, sustained any serious damage. The last
named vessel was moored at the opposite side Of
the wharf from the European, and received very
serious injury. Her hull externally appears un
touched, but the effect of the conclusion inter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

SPIRITS TURPENTENE.-Since review Of Thursday
last there has moderate enquiry dealers and
parcels generally have found sale when offered market
prices however, have fuctuaed somewhat the sales hav
according to color and condition Of packages At the
and straight lots of white find quick sale The re-
ccpts for the week have been rather BETTER aud the sales
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
later from Mcxico---Defeat of the French near
MaZat1an.
SAN Francisco, April Is.

SAN FRANCISCO, April IS.
Dispatches dated March 3d. have been re-
ceived to-day from Mazatlan, stating that the
French army eleven hundred strong, reinforced
from Tampico. attacked Generals Corona and Ku-
liza three miles from Mazatlan, and after severe
battle the Frenchmen were entirely defeated, with
a loss of one hundred killed and wounded three
hundred and fifty scattered, and the remainder
retreatng to Mazatlan. All the streets of Mazat-
Ian were barricaded, and there was but little
doubt that the Republicans would occupy
the place. '
An injunction has been issued to prevent the
chief of police of San Francisco from destroying
the nitro glycerine pursuant to the order of the
board Of supervisors.
The steamer Sacramento, for Panama, has
sailed, carrying five hundred and sixty thousand
dollars in treasure for New York. res.sr as -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

EXPORTS '.... "'-
From he Port Of Wilmington, N c., for tie 1Reeg ending
april 49, 1866.
COASTWISE. .f
To New YoEH.-315 bbls spirits turpentine S32 do
crude urpCnnC 3793 do. rOsin 1OOl do tar 5Ol bales
cotton do sheetng 70 do. yarn do. 377 bush
pea 10 bdIs taTpaulns 154 tons iron Is empty bb
298 boxes and SO hbs tobacco GO bds hides; G1 pkgs
mdZe.
To BosroN-77G bbls rosin 80 do pitch 1873 tons IRON
pkgs mdze ; 81, All feet lumber.
For PHuADELrHIA.-13 bbs. Tosin; 20 bales yarn 100
tons iron -, $50 feet lumber; 7, $50 juniper bolts
To BALTDORE.-137 bbls. spirits tmpentine 80 do.
47O tar 1870 bales cotton; 50 BUSH pea nuts
gas machines; empty bbis pkSs mlzG.
FOREIGN.
To LIvERPOoL.-G2 bb5. spirits tuFpentiIc: 2,25S do
rOsin II bales cotton 4,2l3 slaves
To HAvANA-103 0OO feet lumber.
To KINGSTON, JAMAICA So, 900 feet lumber.
To BARDADOE 1Ol 900 feet lumber; 600 shingles 49,
900 slaves.
Rates Freight
Per Steamer Per Sailing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

For the week ending Thur sday, April 25th, 1866

TURPENTINE.- During the week just end ed the market
for this article has ruled steady and prices remain the
quoted on Thursday last with the exception Of
virgin which declined 25 cts to-day The arrivals continue
meagre, being confined principally to small lots and for
the week foot up only COL bbs which has been taken by
shippers and dsters at 81 1905 for virgin 50 yc
low Dip and 81 50 for hard 1! Dbl Of $50 swith the
usual deductions for inferior quality Sales follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
Si.r.:. 81 tine PresitictTI,c Negro Gclcbr tion of
ELna patton in Wash ington.


On Wednesday morning the negroes in Wash
Iington to the number of about fifteen hundred
formed Il procession at Franklin Square, anG
marched in order to the Executive Mansion, where
ticv were addressed by the President, who gave
them sensible advice on this occasion or their
celebration of freedom.
Long before noon an immense crowd was as
sembled on the portico and about the grounds III
front OF the Executive Mansion. At noon the head
of the procession commenced to detiIe through the
Gates Of the White House inclOStIrC, and at the
same instant an artillery salute fired by de
tail OF the Fourth United States artillery, Captain
Follet commanding. 4 number of mounted mar
slals were in the OF the procession, and one
of these having notified the President OF It's arrl-
val, lie made his appearance at one OF the upper
windows, and was greeted with cheers. The band
of the One Hundred and Seventh United States
Icolored troops then played Hail Columbia, and
in the meantime the President came out OF the
main entrance of the Executive Mansion and took
his stand On the stone coping just under the front
of the portico Marshal ID. S. Gooding, of the
District of Columbia, on his right, and Colonel
W. c. Moore, his private Secretary, on his left
The applause having subsidized and order restored
the President addressed the immense throng as
follow:
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT.
Jhayo nothing more to say to you this than
presenting yourselves before this Your day Of cee
bration / come forward for the purpose Of indicating
my approbaon and maifestmS the appreciation CT inc
THANK You for the compliment, and mean what say
And will remark i'll this connection to TINS vast cocoilroc
that the time will come and that too before a great
WHILE when the colored population Of the United states
Will fad o who have selected them as hobby and pre-
tence by which they can be successful III obtaining ana
maintaining power and who have been their true friends,
and wanted them participate in and enjoy the blessings
Of freedom
The time will come when it will be made known who
contributed much other man, and who, without
being considered egotisc may say contributed more,
in procuring the great national guarantee of the abolition
of slavery in ali States by the ratification Of the
amendment tho Constitution of the United States
giving national guarantee that slavery shall no Longer
be permitted to exist or be re-esablshed i'll any State
or Jurisdiction Of the United States.
know how easy it is to cater to prejudice and how
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current.

rs 1t should be understood that our 90 Citations gen.
orally represent the wholesale price In filling small
orders, higher rates have to be paid.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

TAKE THE PROPERTY AND LErTIHE MAN Co.
Thad. Stevens is kind man. He says, not be-
lieving that c. G. Clay was in the conspiracy to
assassinate Mr.rIincoln, he would try him Us o
belligerent, confiscate his property, and lyt him
CO." Property is a great sinner. It has been
dreadfully punished in this war. Thad. knows
how severe is the suffering through loss of proper
ty, and earnestly recommends it as the Shafpest
sentence that can be melted out to man. -
Rt Rev. Bishop Wood, of Philadelphia laid the
corner stone of Seminary for priests a few miles
from that city last Wednesday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
North Carolina, Brunswick County.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sc ssions March

Term, 1866. ...-rF~rr ..
George X Andrews s wife Sarah, ...
Danl Simmons and wifi Sarah, e'4I' ~ + To- T.
Crawford W. BoZcman and N1fC ~ ., Pr.
Elizabeth, Rebecca Gore. ". 80 80
IT APPEARING TO THE ISI.tCIlON Oh ,THl'
! Court that Crawford ". Bozcman and Elizabeth ms
wife defendants in this caus, mot residents on TINS
State, it Is therefore, GotOn ordered by we SuT
that advertisement be se for six wcel5 IA
the Wilmington JOuruQ notifying said defendants OF the
fling Of this petition and that unless they appear at inc
next term Of this Court and answer the pao the Same
( SWIFT GALLOWAY, Clerk.
March 20.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
Foreign Markets.

NEW YORK. April %.
Foreign dates to the 18th inst have been received
ton has Declined 3D. there is panic in the market Five
twenties 71s@714 COnsos S61@1864.
The Austria-Prussian difficulty continues critical.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
Preparations for the Arraignment OF Jefferson
Davis-Thc RecomstrMct ion Committee.

WASHINGTON, April %.
t Statements published that the Atty Gent undol
instructions OF the President is preparing for the
raSnment of jefferson Davis before the United States
Circuit Court OF Virginia All there III the matter is the
fact that there have been numerous consultations
only with regard 10 Davis but others for conduct growing
out OF circumstances connected with the late
The Reconstruction Committee reconsderct their Sat
urdays programme heretofore telegraphed They var-
ously endeavored harmonic views ard came very
adjourning sine de motion to that effect being
made by a Radical member.
.--r Congress.
WAsuINuroS, April %.
The Senate to-day passed the bill for the admission OF
Colorado. The vote 10 for against admission.
Several members were absent or paired off.
In the House the tax bill was reported The discussion
OF the Pacific Railroad bill resumed.
Order from the Secretary War Relative to Sol
diers' Graves.
WASHINGTON, April 25.
persons cutivang land upon which graves Of Uni ed
States soldiers located from obteratin or mutilan
traces thereof by pioughing or otherwise.
Mob at Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Bow. GREEN, KY. April %.
n mob has been endeavoring to rescue Il negro who
commute! murder, from the custody of the Sheriff. with
the intention OF hanging him. The Sheriff was aided by
The soldiers There was great excitement.
The Markets.
New York, April o. 1866.
Flour.-Advanccd % 10 cents State 81 a s. 95.-
Southern 50 20 1926 0e $1G5O. Wheat. - Advanced
@ cents. Corn-Dull at Sc 0lS75 cents Beef-Firm.
Porh.-Heavy Lard Steady. Whiskev-Dull Cot
ton.-Dull at 35 a Sc cents Sugar-Frl Naval Stores
Quiet. Gold.-27 cents premium
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

RosIN-In this article We have very little to repor: in
the way of sales during the week, the market having
ruled quiet for all grades There is very little demand at
present. and prices Of the finer qualities somewhat
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
..r THE LATEST NEWS
By 7 e e G r a p RI

REPORTED EXPRESSLY JOURNAL,
WILMINGTON THAT RECEIVES AND PAYS
TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

Pine Scru Su'reI Luh,yc-CoyD Tuie5-jJcr COO feet.
Ordinary assortment Cuba Hayti caIgoes $50 90 a 80 %
Porto Rico cargocs,. 81 GO QD 30 co
Full CargUC5 wide Boards SO co 90 40 90
g flooring boards, rough........ . 40 co
Slip Stuff as per specifications 3S 90 90 Al OO
Deals, 8 by 80 90 % So %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

easy is to excite feelings of prejudice andunkndness
care not for that have been engaged this work il
which my all has been periled. not engaged in
hobby, did ride the coored for the sake
gahnPRg Power ta What did was as for the purpose Of
God feel and know it TO be So that my efforts have con
trlhuted as muc hot more in accomplishing this grea
national guarantee, than those of any other living
the United state lApplause.l
friends cnscoced in high places and far removed from
dangewiose have only ak5tracedv gazed on free
and who never contributed siNpence in furtherance
the great cause While another perlled his ALL and put up
raised and who lived with him enjoy his property
ms consent and receive his aid and assistance yet
dcrcd the great defenders and protectors Of the colored
man.
Irepeat my colored friends here to-day the time will
come and that not far distant, when shall proved
who is practically your best friend. T..
place o1 power for had these already It has been a
principle with me, and thank God the great principle
has been established that wherever any Individual in the
language OF distinguished orator and statesman treads
American soil his soul spreads within him beyond the
power OF calhs TO bnd Im III appreciation OF the great
truth that he stands forth redeemed regeneraed and dis
enraIicd by the genius Of universal emancipation Jap
Then let ninSle with you in celebration the day
winch commenced your freedom do in sincerity and
ferred be enjoyed and appreciated by you and that
you may give them proper direction.
There is something for all to DO You have high and
solemn duties to perform, and ought to remember
practinal reality Men in being free have to deny them
selves many things which seem 10 be embraced i'll the idea
or universal freedom.
is with you give evidence to the world and the
people of the United States whether going
preciate this great boon should be- that you
worthy Of being freemcn. Then let me thank you with
sincerity for the compliment you have paid by passing
through here to-day and paying your respects to
repeat again, the time Will when YOU will know who
has been your best friend and who has been your
hend from mercenary considerations. Accept thanks
The President, after concluding his remarks
waited some time outside while the procession
passed, and during this time large numbers of the
colored people advanced to pay their respects to
him and take him by the hand.
The President was repeatedly and enthusiast
cally cheered during the delivery of the above
address and the passage of the procession which
proceeded to move as soon IS he had closed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26

Petition for partition
Of lands.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23
Truths.

The best capital 10 begin life on, is a
capital wife.
PIaise no man too literally before his
face nor censuge any man severely behind
his back.
Preserve carefully your reputation il
that he once lost, ou are like cancelled
writing. Of TO value
Give me retired life, peaceful CON
science, honest thoughts and vlrIuous ac-
lions, and | can ply Cesar.
Pitch upon ,ha, course Of life which is
the most excellent. and custom will rem
der it the most delightful.
desire, no, grea, riches, bnt such as
may get Justly, use soberIy. distribute
cheeltuiIy, and live con,enledly.
No. The multitude of aPPIsuses, out II
is the good sense OF ihe spplauders, which
established valuable reputation.
The shortest way to attain reputation,
is that of merit; if industry be founded
on meri, il ls The true way OF obtaining II.
Nomaa can solve the mysteries Of lie,
but every man Of coDWon sense can per.
form It's duties.
Riches do no, often confer much hap.
pness ; heavy hearts frequently ride in
splendid equipsges, whilst the Pious la.
boter can return with sweet peace eI
mind, and rest comfortably on his pill
low-,his is lifs's blessing.
Many take less care Of their conscience
Than their reputation. The religious man
fears, the man of houer seOEns, to do an
I'LL sclon.
Smiles are the sunshine OF the soul,
besmlng upon the winter Of the heart.
from whence spring The beautiful flowers
Of tenderness and hope.
Many true heart that, ike dove TO
the ark, would have come back after The
first iraDsgression, has been frightened
beyond recall by the sngTY look and
menace of an unforgirlDg sp'Fi'.
Silence never elbows itself to so great
an advantage, as when II is made the re.
nIy 10 ea,umny and defamation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23
UNone but the Brave" "

Al bal in q i,msn few nights ago,
a young CorIsGrr"te "ho had lost a leg
IN battle chanced, in passing amid ihe
dance ;. to place The ss'remHy ot hi'
= OGDEN Substitute upon he hem OF lhe
dress Of one OF lhs most elegantly sitred
and charming Dung ladies in the room
by which her skirt was badly torn.
.Desr me ~ exclaimed her partner
a nice young man, whose experience
with balls had never extended beyond the
ball room-"ihat awkward fellow has
torn your dress"
Has he 7 Well, no matter. The best
skirt have is no. too good for carpet
for the hero who has lost limb in de-
fence nf Dixie
"Balsnce all 20 exclaimed the fiddler.
And they bslsnced.-Savmnah Her.
aid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23
The Sayings Of Josh Billings.

The savings of Josh Billings recently
published, contain some home-bred prov
erbs, which, although expressed IN tis-
iecl and style that we hold IN sbomina-
ton. still are worth reading. We give
few Of them:
srgy in this way. If man is right he
can't be 100 rsdika; if he is rong he Cant
be too conssrvaIf.
Its highly important, when man
makes up his mind TO LekUm arsskalI,
ths, he shud examine hisssli Elosely, and
see if he amt better konsuucet for a
phool.
If ,hare wsz nothing but truth in this
wourI, a fool would stand just as good a
chanse az wize man.
When feller gifts goin down hill, it
dus seem as tho everything had bin gress-
ed for the okashun.
! There ale a CRATE multitood ov individ-
nails who are like blind mules, anxious
enough TO kick, but cant tell where.
Large bodys move slo,' this ere prov
erb don't apply ~ lies, for the bigger Iha
ar the faster tha go.
Thar is 2 lhipgs in this life foi which
we are never fully prepared, and that is
twins.
Marin for love ma be lille risky,
bul is very honest.
We are ap, III hate them who wort
take our advise. and desPiss them who
do.
Ginowne proverbs ar like good kam'
brick needles-shou and shiny.
If Won want 10 gil a cure crop. and
big WELD for the seed. SOW wild oats.
Most ov the sd,ise We reseaVe from
Others IL no, go mach an evidence oi
their sffecshun for us, as il is an evidence
of afI,cshun for themselves.
'Hones,a is the bes, policy bui dom
take NY wurd Tor il. ri II.
Gravity is very olkn mistaken Tor WIS
dom, but ,hare is ss much difference a7
,hare u between a glide board and the
man who maid It.
Wha, man spends in this life ht
saves, wha, he dont GIT want ment io
jhiE,, and what he saves, lie l"ozes.
sTize men don't expect tc 90 away witt
tho vicsstude ov life, ,ha only expect it
bhal The edge of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23
SOON WE'LL REST.

A little ,ime-and we shall rssi
From all the ills Of lie;
liule ,ime-ant then will cease
It's Joys. it, cares. its strife.
Each hearts wild throbbing will be SIT!
It's restless longings cease;
Who'll weep that We are sleeping mus
Meath the green sod in peace {
Oh , should there be one loving heart
Thus kindly beat for me
Refreshing with a silen, tear
The flowers Of memory
I'll bend ms from my home OF light,
If such TO me is given.
And be that spirits guiding star,
To bring it up 10 Heaven.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23

in the graves with them. Let them dream
as they fought, in bright hope. Dream
of the camp. the march and the battle
field; Of victory and It's excItemenls; OF
their companions in arms and IN dealh; oi
kerns,own, Of Winchester and OF Fort
2epubhc; OF their homes and OF our own
beloved women, who are here to-day 10
show them honor. to decorate ,teIr graves
and 10 make holer their memory.
Bring flowers, then, sweet flowers and
slrew them here Bring tears, pure, un'
bidden, and unforbidden lesrs, and drop
ihem here. These flowers will "iiher
and pass away as those who sleep be-
nealh. These tears will sink INTO me
dust and disappear TO Us above. bu'
there will he a resurrection for all men
and flowers and tears. There will be
long.roll some of these days. such as
Heaven only can utter; TnIce OF com
mand such as the Lord Of Hosts only can
give. These soldiers shall rise again.
Then TOO will those flowers re bloom anG
he seen by those they are strewn above;
and the tears which now fall will rise up
with the souls of The sleeping and like
The tears of the recording angel, blot from
The eternal book many sins that may be
set against them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23
Wonders.

When young man is clerk in store
and dresses like pTJncr, smokes 'tolne
cigars, drinks 'nolcs brandy attends
theatres, dances, and The like, wonder il
he does all upon the avsIls of his clerk
ship !
When young lady sits in the ParioT
during The day with her lily white fingers
covered with rings, wonder If her moth
er don't wash The dishes, and do The work
in The kitchen !
When a deacon Of the church sells
strong butter, recommending i,ss good
,darlicle, wonder il he don'I rel on lie
rmerils of Chris, for salvation
When a man goes ihres ilmesa a day 10
get dram, | wonder l., by and by, he
won; go four times.
Waen young lady laces her wsis. .
third less ,hsn nature made it, | wonder
II her pretty figure Will not shorten life
some dozen years or more, besides ma
klDg her miserable while she does live!
when young man is depsndan! upon
his daily toll for his income, and marries
lady who does 70, know how 10 make q
loaf OF bread, or mend garneD, Won.
der 1t he is not lacking some here, say
towards the top, for instance
when man receives periodical or
newspaper weekly, and lakes great de-
t'enl In reading them, but neglects 10
q, o.. 'or Mem, wonder il he. has soul
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1866-06-23
WILD OATS.

The following charming piece OF wor'
music, from McMiIIon's Magazine, Is 6!
rihuted 10 Miss Mulock
When all the world is yonng, lad,
And all The trees are green,
And every goose swan had,
And every lass queen,
Then fly for boot and horse. lad,
And roUnd the world away
Young love must have its course, lad,
Ant every dog his day.
When all the world is old, lad,
And all the trees are brown,
And all the sporl is stale, lad,
And all The wheels run down,
Creep home and take your Place there,
The spent and manned among
God grant yon find face there
YOu lOusd a0hen yOu acre young.