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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
ELECTION of PRESIDENT.


MIR. Duncan having given notice on Mon
day, the Cd inst. of his intention to ask leave
to introduce bill, offered to introduce the
bill, (wlthont making the motion for leave
and sent the bill TO the Clerks table.
Mr.. Duncan stated, in explanation, this bill
was the same which had passed the House
last winter and had been sent TO the Senate.
He saw no need, therefore, of referring it to
any standing committee; but if any gentleman
desired that it should 60 to committee ofthe
Whole House on the state of the Union, he
should offer no objection. The bill had been
fully discussed, and passed by an overwhel
ming majority.
After discussion Of some length, the ques.
ton was taken on the pos:penement ofthe bill
Yeas 81, Nays l45.
The bill was then referred, as moved by Mr.
Dromgooe, to a committee of the Whole
House, and ordered to be printed.
IN SENATE.
TUESDAY, Dec. 5.
| The Chair stated that the standing commit
tees would be announced on Monday, in &C
eo:dance with the usual practice.
Mr.. Semple gave notice that he would to
morrow ask leave to introduce bill to extent
the Cumberland Road to the city Of Alton
and bill granting an additional quantity O
land to aid in the construction of the Illinois
and Michigan canal.
Mr.. White, on leave introduced the follow
ing bills; which were read, and ordered to
second reading, viz. ..
A bill for the continuation ofthe Cumber
land road in the State of Ohio, Indiana an,
! Illinois; and
A bill granting certain lands to the State O
Indiana, the better to enable said State to ex
tend the Wabash and Erie canal to Cairo, OF
THE Ohio river.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The Journal of yesterday was read and ap
Iproved.
Mr. Baringer submitted the following res
olution, and is was agreed TO:
Resotred, That the Secretary of the Treasu
Try De requested to present t. this House a
estimate of the cost ofagain placing the branc
mint at Charlotte, North Carolina, In cor
; dition for resuming its operations.
RHODE ISLAND AFFAIRS.
Mr.. Steenrod submitted the following reso
lntion:
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LATER FROM Rio GRANDE.-We leaIn.N
Capt. Means, of the brig Henry, arrived s ,a,b.
York on Tuesday. from Rio Grande, Oc. -.saL
that it was reported at that place, and gs aIsreS
ly believed, that Buenos Ayres had Geo oy.
war against that place. The Brazilian I'D ..
eminent. under Gen. REVERE. had coilee o,s.
bout 5000 troops at Polotus, and o'ns.
parations wsre making to defend the Pla''''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13

North-Carolina Legislature.-We did
not receive our regular papers from Raj
eigh this week. Our latest intelligence ol
the proceedings of the Legislature is up
to the I'd, except what we take from an
editorial ofthe Standard of last Wednes-
day week, 4th inst:
In the House on yesterday, Gen'l Ering-
hans INTRODUCED a bill concerning Sheriffs.
Constables, &C., which was referred to the
Judiciary Committee: Mr.. Moore, of Halifax.
a Bill to make Real Estate Assets. This hill
passed its first reading, and was advocated bv
Mr.. Shepard, of Wake, Gent Eringhaus mo-
we'd to have the bill printed, but it was deci.
1ded, on motion of Mr.. Shepard, to postpone
the printing until the Committe had reported
on it. The bill was then referred to the Judi.
Ciary Committee. Nothing Of interest occur.
red in the Commons to-day.
En- the Senate on yesterday, after the DEE
gentation Of bills, petitions, resolutions, and
the like. Mr.. Waddell. from the Committee
on the subject, reported a bill recommending
the cesslon to the United States of parcel o
land on the islan1 Of Portsmouth, in Cartere
county, on which to construct Marine Hos.
Pask The bill proposes to cede so acres
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13

Electoral CoHege.-The Electoral Col
lese of North Carolina met in Raleigh on
Wednesday the 4th instant. and of course
cast her Electoral vote for Henry Clay.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13
IN SEN ATE.

WEDNESDAY. December 4.
Mr.. Benton moved to rescind the thirty
fourth rule of the Senate, so as to allow the
Presiding Officer of the Senate to appoint the
standing committees; which was agreed to.
message was received from the President
of the United States, communicating copy
of the accounts of the Treasury of the United
States for the last two quarters of the present
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13

EUOn Wednesday last, / 1th inst. an
Election was to take place in Pitt County
for the Election of Senator, 10 supply
the vacancy occasioned by the death oil
Mr.. FOREMAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13

Congress.-In our columns to-day will
be found synopsis Of the proceedings of
Congress up to the 9Th, as late as has come
10 hand. ...-..
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SENATE.

ss~ eA - Saturday. ~ oy. 80.
Mr.. Boyden Intro duced bill to prevent
frauds in levying executions by a single ma
gistlate upon lands, and to encourage and "a
cilitate the practice of taking security for the
forthcoming of property seized under execu-
lions. Referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee.
On motion of Mr.. Woodfn, the Senate ad-
journed until Monday morning. 10 o'clock.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met according to adjournment
But little of interest transpired to-day.
ISIS 4 e*s SENATE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-13
Plantation .MelOdtsts.

For the last three or four nights we have
had band Of musicians in our town per-
soRifcatsng as their leader "Mr. Crov''
would say, the negro character. We had
the pleasure Of witnessing their perform
ance on Wednesday night last, and we will
say for them that they did the thing "right
genteelIy." Had our sides not been lit
tie Of the stoutest, we should certainly
have come away considerably worsted.
We believe the whole audience was
pleased with the nights entertainment, Ia
dies and all, for cast our eye where we
would. every body was bursting with
laughter. A good house is the best test Of
the merit Of all such performances, and
judging by this criterion this company
must excel, for we understand it draws a
"crowd" every night. They do or say
nothing which can possibly offend the
most delicate ear. We understand they
are going to visit Charleston in lew days
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21
LOCOS BOITING

AT the locoioco ratification meeting in Albany,
Henry O'Reiley Esq. was appointed on the Commit
tee to draft resolutions, but he boled, saying he
couldn't take Polk and Texas too.
In Lyons, N. Y, TWENTY-S locos have
published a call for meeting against Polk and
Texas.
More gel! Alta large and respectable meeting
of the Democratic citizens of the District of Ken
sington," says the Philadelphia Mercury, holden on
the 10th inst, the following resolutions were adop-
ted:
"Wherens, Col Polk, have recently understood il oppos-
cd to the great interests Of Penns which Tar
m for tho manufacturers, mechanics and aboTng
country
ReOUod, That this meeting being Democrats who supported
Martin Van Buren, in the of 1896 ls4O
in tho latter defeated by the largest pHed by the A
merican people, deem their duty say their democratic
friends throughput the state of Pennsy von, that they
support james X Polk at the approaching Presidential election
to be held in this state on the hrst day Of Nov. 1874.
Reoirod That in the opinion Of this meeting Col Polk
carry the electoral of the State vana and
that his friends be Immediately requested withdraw his
from the present Presidential Campaign unless they prefer de-
feat to victory"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21
THE PROSPECT IN PENNSYLVANIA.

The Harrisburg Telegraph says: " From our po-
ston at the seat of Government of the State we
naturally have superior advantages for political OBJ
servations and can tell more accurately, perhaps,
than others elsewhere, what the signs OF prom
Use are 1t is with no ordinary satisfaction, mere
fore, that say to our friends in the State and out
of the State that the nomination OF James ~ FOX
by the Locofoco National Convention mas drlreI
the last nail in The coffin Of that Party IN Pennsyfvd,
MIA. The spirit of 1910 IS aroused wllh reGouolea
enthusiasm. and shouts of down with the Tennes-
see Free Trader-down with the enemy Of the
Tariff of ls42-down with the enemies of our dear
est nterests'-arc ascending in thunder tones from
the mechanics shop, the forge fire, the deep mine,
and the farm field. We have no hesitation in decar-
ing it as our strong and deliberate conviction from
ali the signs, that our Presidential and Gubernato-
rial candidates will be trumphany elected in Penn
sylvania by from 10000 to $4,000 majority This,
indeed is the opinion of candid men of all parties
mere. The LEADERS of Locofocoism are trying to
produce contrary impression by loud and extrav-
agant GROWING, and by show of unanimty but
the People are not with them, and their extrava.
giant boasts are only met with dersion. Set down
the twenty-six votes from Pennsylvania sure for
CLAY and FRELNoBUrsEN"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

The nomination of candidate for President, in
the Locofoco Baltimore Convention, turned upon
the Texas question The Albany Argus urged
Mr.. Van Buren, vehemently because he was against
the immediate annexation of Texas" The same
Albany Argus now supports Polk because he is for
the " immediate annexation of Texas" Who can
hesitate to follow such paragon of consistency
and patriotism ?-.aibdny Euening Journal.
Who? wen tell you that the locofoco leaders in
Vermont are even teorse than that: they have ac-
tually voted in Legislature to Instruct dele
cation in Congress against annexation, and some
of them have their names at Washington appended
to remonstrances against it; yet, these very men
now go for annexation, and labor to carry their par
ty with them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

Mr. C. concluded this branch Of his subject by declaring himself
IN FAVOR OF SYSTEM OF PROTECTION, moderate
reasonable, certain, and durabe-speh Charleston g. Co.
April, 1874
We have thus disposed Of the miserable misrep'
reservations of the Patriot, quoted at the head of
this article, as well as of the weak Locofoco lie
that Mr.. Clay has abandoned the doctrine of Pro-
lection. If the Patriot is really Ignorant the facts
are here given from the official documents, and it
can avail itself of our references to verify them,
and then disabuse its readers but if it has design
edly mSreprcSented Mr. Clay, that paper will never
publish these facts. Mark the course of the Pat
riot
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

Locojoco EnthuSiaSm.-One would think from
reading some of the Locofoco papers, that the whole
world was convulsed at the nomination of Polk and
Dallas and perhaps it is with-laughter A let.
ter from Uniontown PAY published in the National
Integencer, says that the Polk and Dallas ticket
was laughed at by all parties and the whole regar
ded as farce. Says the writer this nomination
of Free-Trade man must forever PROSTATE Loco
focosm in Pennsylvania. The Tariff Democrats
will never 90 for Polk and his Free-Trade princi-
pies. They will not sacrifice the country at the
shrine OF party"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

Titles In debate in Congress the other day
the locofoco candidate for the Presidency was in
differently called Gou. Polk, COL Polk, and Gen.
Polk. The latter title he never possessed. He
was once militia Colonel, and once Governor of
Tennessee, viz. in 1889. AS Colonel, he never
fought battle and of course was never beaten !;
but as Governor he was beaten in 1874 and again
in 1913. On the whole, in accordance with what
understand is the true pronunciation, he should
be CALI = Co.. Poke t.F
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CALEDONIA COUNTY.

The Wing County Convention met at Danville
on the 18th, and was the largest nominating Con-
venton holden for many years. Ora Crosby of
Hardwick and Welcome Bemis of Lyndon were
nominated for Senators-both farmers, intelligent,
practical, worthy men, who are whoe-souled in ia
vor of Protection and against the extension Of
slavery. Wings of Caledonia, you can if you iOili.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

The Wings of Franklin met in County Conven-
ton on the 9th, and nominated their Senatorial
ticket and made preparations for noble Wing VIC
tory in September. The proceedings we have mis-
laid, and cannot now give the names of the Sena-
tors. The Wings of Franklin both can and icit
triumph gloriously.
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POSTSCRIPT.

Benton's proposition has been laid on the table
i. e. defeOted--in the Senate; ayes 25, all Wings
save one (Hunnegon) noes 20, all locos save one
(Tamadge) Thus have the Wings of the SEN
ate three times in succession defeated annexation.
Remember it, freemen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

0F7The locofoco leaders in this vicinity make a
great handle of the assertion that England will
take Texas if we don't They are to be pitied if
they really entertain such cowardy fear of Eng
land Texas herself has ho such fears. On recei-
wing this piece of locofoco news, the Texas papers
at once secuted it as mere humbug. In fact, BEN
ton and Tappan both secuted it in discussing Ty-
lers treaty, and showed that there was not parti-
Gle of proof to sustain the assertion.
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RIGIlTl

Gulian c. Verplanck, of New York city, who
was a member Of the Committee of Ways and
reported the bill to destroy the Tariff has come out
for Polk. He says he takes this course because he
is FREE TRADE MN This is consistent
and right; for this one Free Trade vote for Polk,
ten thousand protectionists in the Locofoco ranks
will vote for Henry Claw
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

GFSWalker & Co.'S Expressive would call
the attention of merchants and others who have Or
ders for Boston Montreal to their advertisement
in another column They are prompt and thorough
business men, and all business entrusted to their
care will be correctly done, and at reasonable rates.
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CONGRESS.
Rather than cucumber our columns with a for
NAL journal, we notice only the important events.
ANOTHER VETO

NAL journal, we notice only the important events.
ANOTHER VETO.
President Tyler has vetoed the Eastern Harbor
Bill and signed the Western Harbor Bill OH con-
stitutional scruples. Thus it seems to be constu-
tonal to improve the West, and not constitutional
to improve the East and North The bill failed,
lacking d two thirds vote. The locotoco Speaker
choked off motion to reconsider, and the MAORI
ty of the House sustained him; thus we find the
ocos once passing the bill, and then helping John
Tyler and the Speaker to kill it. Oh Locotoco
consistency. Thslbill contained appropriations
to Improve the navigation of Hudson River, also
for the harbor at Whitehall, on Lake Champlain,
and was therefore of great importance to Vermont
and New York. Remember, that by the most un.
ustifabe Partially we are denied the privileges
which are extended to the West and the valley of
the Mississippi.
EXECUTIVE USURPATION.
In the House of Representatives on Tuesday,
Mr.. Adams asked leave to offer the following reso-
utions, which were read for information:
Resolved That by the Constitution of the Uni
ted States the power of declaring war is express
" and exclusively delegated by the people of this
Union to the Congress of the United States.
Resolved That any attempt by the President OF
the United States to place them in state of actu-
al war with any foreign nation, with without the
advice and consent of the Senate, would be a fla
grant usurpaton of the powers exclusively deega-
ted to the House of Representatives, and requiring
of them the exercise Of all their constitutional au-
thority to vindicate their lawful powers.
| Objections having been made
Mr.. Adams moved that the rule be suspended to
enable him TO offer the resolutions.
But the House refused by the following vote:
Yeas 79-(l4 locos, among them Mr. billing
ham,
Nays 1886 Whigs)
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

.4lefM The loco presses have been in the habit of
saying that all who voted for the bank in 80 were
bought up by the bank Well, gentlemen, now call
upon your party to rally Tor the bank boughp Dal
las
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

% In addition to the gentlemen named in our
last as having been suggested for Governor we
add the Hon. Henry r. James Of Waterbury.
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9Th, 1914,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5th, 1874.
Mr. DEAR SrR-I cannot resist the impulse to
tell you how much delight | have taken in reading
your pamphlet on Texas, &c. 1t is comprehensive,
clear, argumentative and eloquent. Nothing can
remove or resist your facts and ] defy ingenuity to
assai the justice and integrity of your deductions.
In the midst of all distraction at the bar, my head
has been running on this topic for some months and
your admirable brochure comes to me like mamma in
the way of a starved people. l cannot tell you,
without using words which you might consider ex-
travagant, how highly appreciate your labors, and
how sincerely, as an American Democrat, | thank
you. Truly, and ever yous,
GEORGE M. DALLAS.
Hon. r. J. WALLER.
Mr. Walkers pamphlet advocates the mmed
ate annexation of Texas.
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Rather Equivocal. Marcus Morton, in his reply
to the Boston committee, signfying his inability to
attend the Faneuil Hall Dallas-and-T Texas
L>seting, says; 81 as heartily approve of those nom
inSstons as any of our Democratic brethren" No
doubt. II is choker TO all of them, any how.
Salem Gazette.
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MR.. CLAY'S VIEWS NOW.

Mr. ,@'sY insists now, as he did in 1888, that the
COMPROMISE a. nOtlimit Congress to 20 per cent.
rate after ls42 decST res that any Other rate o. d"-
g may be made, consistent N''tn an economical rev.
enue that discrimination in favor Of domestic IN
dustry may be made; that he is in favor Of the
present tariff, and of remedymg all defects by SIP
Elemental legislation in short that he is in favor
of a system of PROTECTION; moderate, reason
able, certain, and durable We quote from Mr..
Clay:
contend therefore, with entire confidence, that II perfect
~ with the provisions of the Compromise Act TO I'M
pose duties to ANY AMOUNT whatever 80 40, or
cent subject single condition Of economical admins
traon of tho GovemenLSpeeh in the Senate March 1912.
Also Speech in the Senate, FEB. l2, 1883.
think the present Tariff in the main is righ, and working
good There may defects IN IT, OF which
judge and there be, they ought
by supplemental egislatonLeter TO Mr. Mr-
ripeLasr Of Georgia. 1913.
lie had ever favor of the protective system
tain extent the and the inter
country had been active In eectng the
mise of 1884 Mi denied that the principle OF the
mise required maximum OF duty TO be fixed at 20
cent-its true principle that should be
raised for honest and economical admin
sraton of tho Goveement and within that limit there GHI
DC determination IN FAVOR OF DOMESTIC INDUSTRY
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We find in the Wing Standard the following let
ter from Dir. Dallas to Mr.. Walker, which indicates
the views of the writer on the Texas question.
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cLAY-poLK-THE COMPROMISE ACT.
Terri.


But Col Polk acceptable the W. in another respect
That print quotes from speech Of his made 1929
dozen years in which he opinion wool
should come in free Of duty but finally consents duty Of Is
cont. Mr. p then chairman Of the Committee of Ways
and Means, reported tho bill accordingly MAY we inquire
tho author entitled the Compromise Actf Az Cays compto
mise enacted in 1885, led to that DO
the same, and if 80, should think complaint Of this sort
would with IL from those who support Clay for
Pfosdent.-Pormont Patriot
Misrepresentation, when that will do-downrght
lying, if needfu-is so generally the order Of the
day in the Locofoco newspapers, as to every thing
which Henry Clay has said or done, that we are
more inclined to charge the Patriot with an inten-
ton to deceive its readers than with ignorance
For the present we shall make neither charge, in
asmuch as the course which the Patriot shall pur-
sue, in reply to this article, will enable us to Judge
with accuracy whether the editor of that paper de-
serves the one charge or the other
First, we thank the Patriot for inviting us in this
mode to present the facts in the case-heartily
thank it and now to the
FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
On the first Monday in Dec. 1892 the second
session Of the 22d Congress commenced.
Polk a member Of The Committee Of Ways and Means
Dec g. 1892 the Speaker (stevensou ococo) appointed
the Committee Ways and Means and James X Polk Ten
was member of that CommittecOurnais Of ID Ses
god
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-21

JAMES X. Pork. The Journal of Commerce, Of
June LIST, contains the following endorsement of Mr..
Polk.
although not great man he is a safe, firm and
consistent man. He is for Free Trade he is for
Texas he is opposed to National Bank he is
hostile to Distribution"
The Journal of Commerce is the most ultra Free
Trade paper in the City of New York Or in the U.
States,
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.

The Wings Of Washington County, who take
Montpelier in their route requested to be ready
to form into line at Montpelier village at o'clock
A. M. on Tuesday the 25th, and the Wings of the
west part of the county are requested to join them
al Waterbury at 9 A. NJ of the same day.
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aTuE STRING OFTHE LATCH NOT Pull
LED IN"

We are warranted in c@aying that the Montpelier
Wing Club will meet the Whg%s OF Windsor Or
ange Caledonia, and all others, on .uon'a eVs"'ng
the 24h, with hearty greeting, and join then OF
the march to Burlington on Tuesday. In Montpe-
ler the string of the latch will moi be pulled ill.,"
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He took other viow briefly presented of the subject and
proceeded the discussion Of tho protective Tariff Act passed
by the last Congress- He showed that highly protective
Tariff, and for He showed that by the
promise Tariff Act of 1885, the tax imported article
90 per upon its value after the Both Of june 1872
No higher tax than 70 cent toa imposed article eo
the Both of June 1912 until 30th of August 1872 which
the Tariff Law by tho Wing Con-
gess The Wing Congress laid violent hands the compromise
act of 1885, and broke 1t up
He opposed direct and to pTohiboTy and pro-
tectve due and in favor of such moderate duties would
cut of importaons. IN OTHER WORDS, HE WAS IN FA-
VOR OF REDUCING THE DUTIES TO THE RATES OF
THE COMPROMISE ACT, WHERE THE WING CON-
GRESS FOUND THEM ON THE Both OF JUNE, 1884, MS
at Jackson. Tenn .RpriI 3, leA3.