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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

sorted to by him-poetry and honrisn arg
left for those who wish to tickle the imag-
ination-whiIe he contents himself with
sound and convincing Argument, plainly
but forcibly put forth; and ne never ioos-
es sight for moment of the point In issue
..Since he has accepted the speaker
chair, his efforts have been untiring TO per-
feet himself in parliamentary law. and loI
administer it with inpartislity and while
he presides over the deliberations oil inc
House with all the dignity due the situa-
ton of presiding officer over the represen-
tatives of great and free people. there Is
mingled with his manners plain, unos-
tentatious bearing which does honor TO
himself. and is in keeping with the true
principles of a republican government
This pharisaical pride which exclalms-
8. our eyrie buildeth in the cedar's top
belongs not to James X. Polk; he is
democrat in principle and in practice ano
every man who has had any personal IN
tercourse with him, will agree with the
writer hereof in the opinion. that honesty
of purpose, uprightness OF principle, and
an exalted sense of moral responsibility,
are the beacon lights which guide his course
across the ocean of existence.
"He was elected speaker, it is true by
party vote. and is, as tie speaker Of the
American House of Representatives must
always necessarily be, party man; and.
under the peculiar circumstances of his
election, the place, during the first session
which he flledit, was rendered as embar-
raised as possible. Questions of order were
multiplied upon him, and he was called
upon to give constructions to the lee par
Hamentaria upon every question where,
by possibility, question could be started.
He passed through the trial, however. with
honor to himself and with satisfaction to
those who elected him and his urbanity
and gentlemanly bearing was such, as to
disarm even his opponents of their rancor.
Though, at times, Colonel Polk may
appear to his political opponents to be 60
verned by party feelings in the course he
pursues in discharging the duties of speak
! err, I do not believe any consideration
t would tempt him, intentionally. to swervs
one hairs breadth from what he honestly
! believed to be his duty; be the consequen
r ces what they may, he will ever be fount
: pursuing that course which he thinks will
e result most honorably to his country"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21
From the Dedham Mass Democrat.
Our Candidate for President,

We occasionally run upon an article on
the merits of Governor Polk, penned by
some impartial observer of him, which
must have weight with many all honest
mind.
We now append to this an article cut
from the American Traveller of July 10.
1888, paper whose sympathies are all
with the Clay party. The article appear
cd at FIRST in the New York Mirror, and
the writer Of it was evidently rot pclit:.
Gel friend. Read it candidly:
"HoN. JAMEs K. Polk, OF TgyNzssEx.
The speaker Of the House is, consider
ing The high sts%ion he occupies, young
man; his age is between forty and forty.
five. In his person he is rather spare,
and about five feet nine inches in height,
His hair is dark. with slight sprinklinp
of gray about the temples. His counte.
nance is very expressive, and, except when
something occurs to disturb his equanimi
ty. is indicative of good nature. and very
often lighted up by smile. His eyes ar.
bright and searching, and an excitemen
within is more visible through them thar
through those of almost any individaa
within my knowledge. AS debator OF
the floor Of the House, he always acquit
ted himself well; energy and quickness O
apprehension are his characteristics, and
as the chairman of the Committee of Way
and Means. he had ample opportunity I,
: call all his efforts into requisition. An,
subject which he undertakes 10 investigate
he enters into with all his powers; and
is never left until sified to the bottom. 1
debating, rhetorical figures are seldom re
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21
Rich and Poor.

1t may fare hardly, perhaps, with some
of the former by and bye, but on this
earth, or at least this portion OF it-so long
as 1t remains under Wing dominion-it is
on the whole very comfortable thing to
be rich. Witness, for example, the truly
paternal solicitude for their interests, in
contradistinction from those of the great
mass of the laboring poor, exhibited in the
arrangement of the provisions Of the pre-
sent tariff. We trust that while so well
"taken care off" by the polite attentions
of government that "knows how to treat
a gentleman as gentleman" they will
not forget their reciprocal duty Of them
selves ''taking care of the poor The
following comparative view Of the differ
ent rules of taxation applied by Wing le-
gislation to the upper" and GLOVER class
es," may not be new to our readers, as ii
has been for some time going the rounds
OF the democratic press before the NeUs
sprang into existence; but we are Satisfied
that none Of our readers will find fault will
its production ~. 7. NeaCs.
INDUSTRY REWARDED.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

Morality of Whiggery.-Henry C'' y
hopeful nephew, Cassius M. Clay' ~ ~,
added the following principle to the "D'
code of ethics Il
No man, after the meet Prss'a''" -,
election, should be deemed fit to rule w !,
a republican people. who shall vlo''" :,k h
holding slaves, the only two Pr'nc'rsI;
upon which either christianity or rePU' :,
canIsm can stand the test OF philosOpD"'
scrutiny for a single moment"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21
From the Baltimore Sun.
THE SABBATH,

Hark! the temples solemn chinel
IT'S the Holy Sabbath time,
IT'S the day forever blest
As the christians time for rest.
Hark! the gentle invitation
To repose and alteration!
Something in the Sabbath toll
SoOthes the mind and wins the soul;
Telling men of Heavens care,
And attuning hearts to prayer.
Hark the sounds go up to Heaven,
Whence came down the precious leaven,
Fen as happy earth should try
Songs response to the sky.
Softer seem the winds to blow,
Calmer seems the earth to grow,
Balmier the breath of day,
Heller the sunny ray,
Brighter seemed the arched skies,
AS the sounds of prayer arise
lis the rapt and solemn pause
of the Great First guiding Cause -
Who from mighty labor staid,
When the beauteous world was made.
When the land, in verdant pride,
Rose the waters to divide,
When the light broke at The Word
And first life in Eden stirred,
Then He spoke as there he stood,
"lt is done, and it is good -
Holy Sabbath Let us pray
New Ieturnings of the day,
From the ills of carking care,
Saddened thought and dark despair.
Mortal things that fret the soul
Till it sinks in their control,
From the blight of stubborn will,
Holy Sabbath save US still
Hank the temples solemn chime!
IT'S the Holy Sabbath time!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

O." What is Dorr imprisoned for !"-asked
an English gentleman, who came over ia the Hi
hernia, of a staunch Democrat of this city, on
Wednesday.
For high treason to King George II, of Great
Britain, was the prompt and true reply.
Boston Times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

Post up the Books.-Among those vi" t,,aips
renowned Whiggery since 1910, are the lOu' ~
viz: One President Of the United sn'''W ba
members of his cabinet, two or three iste rs
Governors. several Wing Congressman Nv stbod
rison electors in 1910, Wing Legislators s S
number, and host of Wing orators, exon rr nr
Clay and Tippecanoe Clubs, &C., &e'--I"'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21
From the N. Y. Tribune.
THE EAGLES OF COLUMBIA.


A NAT1oNAL soNG.-sY THE PEASANT BARD"
4. ISL
The Eagles of Columbia!
liz How gailantly they fly,
With vengeance in their awful sweoP,
81 With lightning in their eye -
When perehed upon our standard bright
Above cur stripes and stars. -
They shall wave DER the brave
In TIE thunderstorm of Mars.
The colors of Columbia -
.. Her son who roams the earth,
Tho frozen at the icy pole,
Or scerched OIL Cancers hearth.
Shall look upon them, and forget .
His snferings and woes,
For they wave Ger the brave
Where the breeze of ocean blows.
The soldier, ere the signal flies
Along the waiting line,
Beholds his country's bird with pride
And kindles at the shrine!
Resolved thro' blood and carnage dire
To bear it safely, for
1t shall wave DER the brave
In the sulphur cloud of war.
~.
The sailor, ere the foeman strikes,
Aloft shall glance hig eye
To where, fast nailed for victory,
Columbia's pennons fly;
And when the voIlied thunder breaks,
Forth ushering death and wo,
They shall wave DER the brave
On the CORY decks below.
Y.
When Peace, with all her smiling train,
Moves gently thro' the land,
And patriots to their homes retire
And sheath the glitteriRg brand
VIGOROUSLY our Eagles fly
When wars connections cease;
They shall wave Ger the brave
In the sitting beams of Peace.
Gill, Mass, Aug. l9, 1914.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

Total loss in II States 2eSo''
Friends of Henry Clay, take glance
at the above and lei US know what yO'
think of your prospects. We tell Wv
that our candidate will have 100000 m Do
jority of the popular vote, and at less. :, :.
cut of the Is States. But don't be H'sns
ened, you shall have another chance I"
ls46, though you may be beaten vots''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

A western editor, who is an old Oae'',
lor, says "we never cared farthingaO O ',
getting married until we attended an O'
bachelors funeral. God grant that Z"
latter end may not be like his
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

The poor mans salt, 100 to 10
The farmers cloth, 40I
The ploughman's spice, liza to $50
Bootees and shoes, 40
Workingman's shirt, 80 to $50
Iron drag-chains for the woodman, IT'S
Sugar and molasses to sweeten the
food OF necessity, IS to ITO
Common glassware for use, 1852 to 3e9
Beef and pork, for necessity, and
fannels to promote health, 40 to 1870
Bookings and baizes, SIS to go
Bags and cotton bagging for the
planter and producer, 80 to 90
rms Tor absolute necessity, so to 10
Brass kettles for the kitchen, "a
Cordage and tared rope for the
weather-beaten mariner, Sc to 100
Iron and steel for the industrious
: and useful artizan, 5000 * tn Inn
Hard soap for the poor man, sl
Paints and oils for mechanics, 40 to 1oo
Barley for rural small beer, 39e
Herrings, dried, for the million. -
Condiments to give zest and relish
to the frugal meal, 25 to 100
Medium and foolscap paper, ,97
Sailors fustian jackets, &C.. 81 to leo
For farmers and mechanics use
80 enumerated articles, 80 to 3ss
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per cent.
The rich mans spice, 40 to rs
The manufacturers wool, 3
The Alderman's spices, 40 to II
Gems and Pearls for the ladies', 8
Gentlemen's neckcloths, 80 to IS
Gold safety chains for the exquisite, 90
Sweetmeats, &c. for tea table, Is
Gold trinkets for the ball room, 8
Porcelain and China ware for show, 30
Games for luxury, and silks and RI
bands to promote bankruptcy, % to 80
Coach lace for the man in his gilded
coach, IS
Feathers and artificial flowers, IS
Fans for lolling effeminacy, Is
Needles for embroidery, &c. 30
Thread. and gold, and silver laces for
tlnselled vanity, Is
Diamonds and the cameo for the loun-
gers about town, :
Cosmetics and perfumery for toilet, 25
Paints and essences for decayed beau
ty and faded virtue, Is to o.
Costly wines for the civic feast, SO to %
Sardines preserved for the few, 2(
. Condiments to stimulate the pallid
appetites of retired aff1uence, g
Billet-deux and fancy paper for biped
i, butterflies, q
Silk robes and embroidery, 20 to g
: For the manufacturers use, ITO emu
merated articles. Is to 2,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

IS progressing 0acEacdrds, and that e.,s
new trial seems TO increase their sns%;
No candid man, be he Wing or DEMO-,
can examine the figures without form;n'
conclusion that Henry Clay, and all s
Federal measures, are doomed to des''
for which there will be no parallel IN s'
mer party triumphs.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Wing majority in 1910 aosa ]
S6sl 3
wing 'os' r.,nr l7sa
Wing majority in 1910 81
Dem. I" 1914 a0..
Wing loss sOn
VERMONT. '"'
Wing majority in 1910 l4n
RHODE ISLAND. ''@
Wing majority in 1910 lsn
ls43 Ia
Wing loss GN
CONNECTICUT.
Wing mcjority in 1910 tsr
- 1s43 ...--. Ia
Wing loss son
NEW YORK.
Wing majority in 1910 las
Dem. I" 1912 . 1885,
Wing loss Ss.G
Pennsylvania.
Wing majority in 1870 $40 80
Dem. 8" lS4l :cO@
Wing loss 22:s!
DELAWARE.
Wing majority in l ,s4o @s
Wing loss Ion.
MARYLAND.
Wing majority in 1910 ANS
Wing loss 54O7
NORTH CAROLINA.
Wing majority in 1910 l2a.
/ 1874, about 1900
OGOhu1As.
Wing majority in 1910 S%li
| IS l843 $3.50
Wing loss 597
KENTUCKY.
Wing majority in 1910 25S,
g 1874 46OQ
Wing Ices .----..- 2lEJ
TENNESSEE.
Wing majority in 1910 1910!
IS43 1888;
Wing loss S26'
Wing majority in ls4o S 1871
" 1912 34
Wing loss 1851
INDIANA.
Wing majority in 1910 1860
Dem. 1914, about 400
5 Wing loss 1859
! MICHIGAN.
b Whig majority in 1910 $50
Dem. ls44, about 600
Wing loss 70C
MISSISSIPPI.
5 Wing majority in 1910 ash
: Dem. lS4l 30
I Wing loss 4Sl
. The following will show in condensed for
II A..
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,ec III From the New York Plebe;.,
The Retrograde Movement OF Whie..~
WING Loss since 1910.

nc AefrOgrado movement 0f Whigo.>
WING Loss since 1910. IN
The Presidential vote in 1910 exhb;,.
a Wing majority of las, 1865, excluds'
South Carolina. Since then the State Z
lections have exhibited a succession T.
Democratic victories. "
The following table will show the T.,
eral loss, and the democratic gain, in w. "
States. The result is complied from
,henhc sources, and refers to the mos, ~
cent election for Governor in the st., "
They show conclusively that Wl;aa
is progressing backwards, and that s e,y
new trial seems to increase their sDs5
No candid man, be he Wing or Democ,
can examine the figures without formin'
conclusion that Henry Clay, and all l. /,
Federal measures, are doomed TO q dat
for which there will be no parallel in {"
mer party triumphs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-09-21

to this our relations to them have been chang
ed, and the question Of the proposed connec-
ton with them has now ceased to be embar-
rassed by the designs or expectations of Mex
leo.
The ACKNOWLEDGMENT of our territory in 1919,
by the failure to execute the guaranty in the
treaty of 1903, has but recently attracted pub
iic attention. But it has been silently operat-
Jag, and is now exercising great and mo-
mentous Influence on our system of Govern
mont. 1t las been thus with most Of the cau-
ses that have produced changes iu human af-
fairs-unferseen-perhaps hardly noticed in
the beginning-bnt not the less potent IN the
result after the lapse of time when connected
with vital principle. May we not trust that
this mistake of our Statesman in 1919, has
been ordered by wise providence, as lesson
for US never hereafter to dlsmember any por-
ton of our Territory, or permit, under any Cir
cuinstances, foreign power to acquire foot
hold on our free soil.
have thus, my friend, delineated as rapid.
ly and truly "a could, the views take of the
question Of annexation. shall. probably not
be alive to witness the consummation of any
of my anticipations, but have the consolation
Of knowing that | have contributed what
could to guard my country against the DANCE
of yielding to the suggestions of those who ad
vocate the policy aimed at by Great Britain
i remain, as usual. your friend,
Moses Daaosor, Esq ANDREW JACKSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-03
Plaintiff:
NEW MARKET FOR SALE.

PURSUANT to the provisions of "a deed OF
Trust executed to the subscriber by Thomas
Massie and Elizabeth P. his wife, for the purpose
of securing to Alexander Payne ofCamPbell,
certain sums ofmoney therein mentioned, and duly
recorded in the Clerks Office of Goochand Coun-
ty Court, shall, in compliance Herewith, on
Tuesday, The 10th day Of December, 1874, if fair,
if not the frs, fair day thereafter, proceed to sell,
a, public auction to the highest bidder on the pre-
misses, for cash, The Tract OF Land on which the
said Thomas Massie now resides, situated on
Beaverdam Creek in the County OF Goochand,
called By the name of New Market, containing
Six Hundred acres, more or less, and adjoining
the lands Of the late Mrs. Ann Harris. Stephen
Woodson and others.
The Dwelling House is large and convenient,
we'll suited for the accommodation OF large
family, with all necessary ont houses attached
thereto; good Barn with an excellent Machine,
&C. Tobacco Houses recently erected with the
fixtures requisite for securing large crop The
land is well adapted to the raising of The usual
crops Of the neighborhood, such as Tobacco,
Corn, Wheat &C.. and is susceptible OF the high
est improvement. Persons disposed TO purchase
will OF course view the premises before the day
Of sale, which will be shown by MIR. Massie or
the subscriber The title TO this property is be-
lieved TO be unquesloned; but the undersigned
acting as Trustee will convey such title only as
is vested in him BY the deed aforesaid.
CHARLES GUERRANT.
Nov. S-caawtds Trustee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-03
VOLUME 4a---NO. 81.

TO the slow moving packet boat Place rail-
road III operation from Lynchburg TO Coyingion;
what other route could be found that could offer
such attractions The Valley OF tie James
River connected with the expedition OF the hne.
would render it the most delightful route that
could possibly be selected. A few minor INFER
esIs may be prejudiced by opening such COM
munlcalion-such as stage owners, boat builders
and those engaged in the transportation Of
ireights and Passengers by the present modes :;
ou! how small ale these interests when COMPARED
WIN those that would be benefited by railroad !.
Think OF the fact, that within five hours die.
lance oil one hundred miles may be overcome
and that night or daythis rapid pace may be con.
tinued without cessa,ion-that line oren 10 Co
Vington, aud man might breakfast in Coyincron
and dine III Lynchburg; and man leaving
LynchburS by the train Al three o'clock in the
evening, could sup that night III Coyngon. Can
any thing be 50 plain, as that by bringing
these points SO close together You would great
~ increase their u&dc and business inter
course? The Western portion OF The Stale
has been most shametully neglected. We are
peimitinS lheir improvement 10 stand sliIl-their
country West Of the Blue Ridge has a2yet been
in any way benefited by the JaAe ser I'm
provement Let them have their Just dues. Let
the whole capacities of the Stale be exerted 10
forward this great central Improvement. Let tie
proposition be submitted 10 some one totally up-
connected with the James River and Kanawha
Company and some one whose opinions are Of
value: ard, as his decision may he, so let The
State instruct lis proxy 10 vote. The sublcc; of
Internal Improvement, the capacities Of railroads,
their production in dividends their adaptation
particularly 10 rough and mountainous countries.
aud The detects 10 all water communications. are
subjects hat liiiIc Understood: and, although the
system adopted below Lynchturg has been
an independent canal, yet, this las been a
capital error, as think; sill it IS not DOW too
late 10 reracc our steps. The interests Of Lynch
burg are strongly identified with ra,oad in
place of canal, and that place should also be
made The point OF connection; because, as have
before stated, she has contributed larger Than any
place, except Richmond, to the improvement
Ii.
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[f'OM nc Heeiig MuTor.l
IHE LOON.
M CALEB LYON.

M CALEB LYON.
The nishtingales song is swee, to hear
In Auiumn's golden time,
Ard the war eagle cry is sent afar
From The top Of the lofty pine;
The hummins-bird glitlcrs gliierirg grain;
In The light Of a Summer day
And the swan only rours her melting strain,
As her spirit is passing away;
When the beavers asleep in lis watery home,
And The lilly scents the air,
And the turtle creeps up The sandy beach
To watch the evening star
When softly tinged is the forest lake
Lit up by the silver moon,
Then comes deep, rich clarion voice,
IT'S The cry OF the lonely Loon.
The harp breahes soft with a spirits power
When touched BY wonan's hand
And The sparkling lute and warm guitar,
Tell tales Of foreign land
The yell Of hounds is music sweet,
Resembling DER Hill and sea;
But there is strain of grandeur Wild
With deeper charm for me;
IT'S The note of a lonely forest bird
The queen ofthe deep blue wave,
Who visits the trout in her mermaid rou',
And sports DER The pebbles grave
When the sials look pale in their mirror bright.
And cold beams the orphan moon,
Then comes a cry-like a bug!es peal
IT'S the clarion voice ofthe Loon.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-03

CHANCERY-VIRGISiA AT Rules, taken
L in The Clerks Office of the Circuit Superior
Court OF Law and Chancery for Prince Edward
County the 1;h day OF October. 1874:
Clement c. Read W illiam Wilson, and Alex
ander Bruce, Executors OF David Bruce, Plf'S
against
HilIery Moseley, Asa Dupuy, Sheriff and Ad-
ministraior Of James Bruce, deceased also, OF
William Bruce, deceased, Robert Bruce, John
Bruce. William Bruce, Peter Bruce Andrew
Bruce. William Shepherd and Janet his wife,
John Walker, and Ann his wife, John Frazier,
and Jane his wife, Elspet Bruce, and Jane
Bruce, Dlls:
The defendants, Robert Bruce, John Bruce,
William Bruce, Peter Bruce, Andrew Bruce,
Vim. Shepherd, and Janet his wife, John Walker,
and Ann his wife, John Frazier, and Jane his
wife. Elspe, Bruce, and Jane Bruce, not having
entered their appearance and given security &C,
coriing TO an ACT of the General Assembly and
the Rules of this Court, and it appearing that
tney are not inhabitants of this State: On the mo-
ton OF the plaintiffs BY counsel it is entered at
rules aforesaid, and accordingly ordered, that the
said defendants, Robert Bruce, John Bruce,
William Bruce, Peter Bruce, Andrew Bruce,
William Shepherd, and Janet his wife, John
Walker and Ann his wife, John Frazier, and
Jane his wife, Elspet Bruce, and Jane Bruce do
appear at rules to be taken in the Clerks office OF
the Court aforesaid, on the first Monday in Jann-
arv next. and answer the plaintiffs bill; and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in some
one Of the public newspapers printed in the City
Of Richmond, for two months successfully, and
also posted at the front door of the Court House
Of this county. A Copy-Teste,
b. WORSHAM, C. e.