Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-15

lnent Oh LoTu EltenOOrOugn as Lord Lleuton-
ant, which was heartily denounced-English
injustice to Ireland; and the exposure of the
polish injustice to Ireland and the exposure
of the police spy system at Chinrone. The
weeks rent was announced to be g4O6 It's.
I'D.
Nine parishes in Kilkenny county refnse
contributing to the repeal rent. This county
was once the stronghold of repeal.
From the Philadelphia Enquirer.
Feuds among Friends and Relatives.
RECONCILIATION
It is surprising to notice from what trivial
causes serious difficulties will sometimes arise.
A word, jest, the hasty expression of the
moment, has, in many instances, broken the
friendship of years, and been the first cause
of bitter, remorseless, and undying feud.-
Alas T.! for poor human nature. The prejudi-
ces and passions of the heart, the selfshness
and maievolence of men, are too often the
sources, not only of unkindness and pain to
others, but of perpetual disquet and unhappi-
ness to themselves. There are in the world,
too, individuals who appear to take delight IN
fomenting trouble, in increasing misunder-
standings, in widening IA imparting addi-
tional rancour to difficulties between friends.
These malignant hypocrites, for they deserve
no better appelation, generally profess to be
extremely anxious to adjust the trouble, to re-
store the confidence, and reconcile the feelings
of the excited. They, however, at the same
time, contrive by an artful word, or a half adj
mitted insinuation, to embitter and infuriate
both parties, and thus to convert into little
better than fends, individuals who a few
years, Or perhaps few months before, would
not have hesitated to make any sacrifice for
he assistance of each other. 1t is, moreover,
strange perversity in many minds. to be I'M
willing to acknowledge an error, or repair a
wrong. They are naturally perverse and
logged, and, by some strange process of rea-
sonlng, endeavor to convince themselves that
they are acting under the influence of princi-
| pie and honor, when, in fact, they are govern
ed by very different motives. ''Blessed are
the peace-makers - How often may truly
benevolent friend, one who is disposed to do
what is right without any malignant motive,
one who really wishes we'll to all about him,
and to mankind at large, step in, and by the
exercise of prudence, moderation and fos1bar-
ance, reconcile difficulty. How truly phis
lanthropic is the spirit which animates such a
mind! How much better thus to heal and ad just,
than, by contrary course, to irritate and per-
pick! The work of reconciliation is truly
Christian. 1t is calculated to bring peace to
many troubled breast, to soothe and give
balm to many an agitated mind and wounded
heart--to convert hatred into love, harshness
into kindness, and to make us, by reflection
on the past, ashamed of our moments OF pet
ulance and passion, and anxious to avoid such
errors and imperfections for the future.
What nobler task could an individual be en-
gagged in, than that of bringing together friends
and relatives who had been long separated
separated too by some trivial cause, by some
hasty word, by some harsh expression or al
fusion, which at the time, was not meant to
offend or wound. Ii is SO easy at times, and
especially when one is peevish, fretful, and
out of humor, to mag inc insult where moth
ing of the kind was intended. We all, too,
have peculiar moods. We have our hours OF
gloom, discomfort, and dissatisfaction. AT
such times we are universally sensitive. The
slightest thing will stir US into passion, or in
duce US to utter something harsh or complain
ing. It is at such moments that difficulties
areuapt to arise. We cannot bear even ordi-
nary railing, while the remotest allusion to
any offensive subject or sore point, is at once
regarded as an act of wrong and outrage
This too, we know, and realize ourselves in
our calm and thoughtful moments. But we
| lack the nerve tc admit the error, to take back
the harsh expression we may have used, to
proffer an apology, and to hold out the hand
Of reconciliation. How fatal has this obstl-
macy been to the happiness of many A
! slight offence, and perhaps one that was never
intended, has increased with the strength OF
Yeas, by the musings of moody thought, the
ins;nuatlons and misrepresentation OF preten-
ded friends, and thus, what might have been
explained in breath, what would have been
forgiven promptly and generously. had the
first word of atonement or explanation been
uttered, has ranked and deepened until the
fearful feelings of hatred and revenge have
become dark features of our nature. Better,
tal45etter, in every case, where doubt exists
as to the propriety of our own course, to stretch
out the hand Of reconciliation. Better to for
give, once, twice, aye, dozen times, than
mistake or nIisapprehend, and on such fatal
error, to foment deadly and undying enml-
ty. 1t has been eloquently and beautifully
said, sthat when the veil of Death has been
drawn between US and the objects OF our re-
gard, how quick sighted do we become to
their merits, and how bitterly do we then re-
member words or looks Of unklndness which
may have escaped US in our intercourse with
them. How careful should such thoughts
render us in the fulflment of those Offices OF
affection which it may be in our power to per-
form! for who can tell how soon the moment
may arrive, when repentance cannot be fol-
lowed by reparation."
THE Brazil 1rade.-We do not appreciate
the nature and extent of our Brazil trade and
its future increase as we should do. In the
article of coffee alone, the Brazils produced
last wear 10, 600. 900 lbs; Java, lac, ZOO, 900;