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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08

JOHNSTON CoUNTY.-In this County,
James Tomlinson. Dem. has been elect
ed over Col. Mcleod, (Fed.) to ill the
seat in our State Senate, vacated by the
death of Ransom Saunders. The parties
will now be tied in the upper branch Of
our State Legislature. 4l
GREEN CouNrY.-Here also, the De-
mocracy has been deubly triumphant in
the election of EdUards, (Dem.) in the
place of Harper, Fed. deceased, to fill a
seat in the House Of Commons.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
THE JOURNAL.
UR1DAVs N0Vs o, 0e2As
NEW HANOVER ELECTION.

NEW HANOVER ELECTION.
The Democracy 81 New Hanover to theix
Brethren throughout the State, greeting.
Under this head, Democratic brethren
Of the State, we propose to offer you q
few remarks on the result in our county.
And the first thing we would say is,
THATTHE DEMOCRACY OF NEW
HANOVER COUNTY HAS DONE
MODIFY, UNDER ALL THE CIR
SUBSTANCES !! 1t may be asked,
How can this be! In August, New Han
over gave Hoke majority of SlS, and
now she only gives Polk majority Of
TAO. such is the result as exhibited in
the table below. In explanation of this
result, we propose to say a few words {:
III the first place, our readers will see that
abe Democratic vote has increased from
A s-that although our friends
ID - |hey have still done better
now. HoRSs it then. that our majority
has decreased! In this way 1t is a well
known fact, that in the sickly month of
August, quite number OF our citizens 90
off to the North, TO the Mountains, or some
other more healthy location. 1t is equally
we'll known, that that portion of the COM
munity which can afford to spend the
summer months at fashionable watering
places, belongs, without almost any excep.
ton, to the Federal party. Those PEG.
pIe-absentees in August-were all al
home to vote for Clay. Again: A grea
many Sealairing men, who claim Will
mington for their domicil, were in por
on Monday last, who were absent at the
August election. Still again, there we're
we understand, some 10 maiden wing vo
tiers. These facts will, we think, accoun
for the increased wing vote polIed in this
county. The returns show an increased
Democratic vote in the county, consequent
~ the coOns have made nothing from GU
ranks. No, the Democracy of New Hano
yer has proved itself as firm and unchange
able as the eternal principles it avows.
Again we would say, THE DEMO
GRATIS OF NEW HANOVER HAVE
BEHAVED THEMSELVES NOBLY
If our friends elsewhere knew what WI
have to contend with here, they would say
SO also. If they knew as we do, that tn
Federal party in the Town ofWilmingto
has almost all the patronage to bestow-i
they knew that the vast influence of tn
Rail Road is brought to bear against US
if they knew the desperate and untiring e
forts which the wings of this place hav
been making for the last six months,-w
say if our friends throughout the Sta
knew these things as we'll as we do, the
would agree with us i'll saying that we hay
done well-nobly.
Below is table of the votes polIed
each precinct il
NEM-HANOVER COUNTY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08

Dying COons will catch at StrawE.
To US there is no better evidence of the
utter desperation of Federalism, than the
fact that the slightest rumor of wing Sue
cess, is snatched up with an avldity by their
presses, which shews full plainly, that all
hopes of Clay's election is fast fading a
way. from the mental vision of even his
most Dragging and Inscriptions support.
ers-rcally it does amuse US to see how
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08

Thomas ". Dorr.-The father and
mother of Gov. Dorr, have petitioned to
the General Assembly of Rhode Island. for
the release Of their son. 1t was moved BY
Judge Branch, who presented the petition
to refer the petition to a select committee
which motion was resisted by the anti-
suffrage party. On Wednesday. (aWh1
this petition and also another for the sane
object, signed by Martin Cheeny and 4OOo
others, was referred to the Conricts Com
aaittee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08

We have not yet received intelligence
from any other State, upon which to hang
even conjecture. Some flying reports
reached here from Georgia, but nothing to
be relied on. In our next number, how.
ever, we shall be able TO announce to our
readers that JAMES K. POLK, is PRE-
'SIDENT OF THESE u. STATES.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
O Ell [ o

Nothing definite has yet come to hand
from this State either. The reported re.
turns from few counties however, if they
could be relied on, would seem to indicate
that the aboltionists are voting for Clay.
If such be the case, 1t is not improbable
that she will cast her vote for that old coon.
This we only give as conjecture. We
will be able to tell all about il next number.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
Steamship Maruora.- Charleston

Steamship Marnaora.-The Charleston
Mercury, of the lst inst. says:
1.-THE steamship Marmora, Capt. Page
lone of Errickson's propellers,) arrived al
this port last evening. from New York
She is 400 tons, and draws when loadeo
10 feet. with sails and steam she goes az
the rate of nine miles an hour; she has q
double engine of $50 horse power. 20
M. will proceed from this port to Nc"
York, and from thence we learn 10 wv
Mediterranean"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
N0TTH CAR0ITyA.

The entire delegation in the New Con-
gress will be as follows:
flames A. Black, DEM, reelected.
2.-Richard F. Simpson, Dem, reelected.
3.-Jos. A. Woodward, Dem, reelected.
A. A. Sims, Dem. vice John Campbell, Dem.
5.-Artemas Burt, Dem. reelected.
6.-Isaac E. Holmes, Dem. reelected.
7.-R. Barnwell Rhett, DEM, reelected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08

As usual, this little Federal State is true
to her old notions, and will no doubt, poll
her vote for Clay and coonskins. We can
do without her.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
OUR TOWN---NIattezs and things
i'm general.

Last Monday was pretty considerable
of noisy stirring, clustering day in our
little Town Of Wilmington. Although
we believe there never was. on any previ-
Gus occasion of similar kind. such a ner-
vous state of excitement exhibited by both
parties-such an eager rush for the ballot
box, yet we believe that every thing pass
ed off quietly. We have not yet seen any
bloody noses or broken heads as the fruits
of that days political battle. It's true.
now and then, when a fellow marched up
to the polls with bold & confident step, q
one of the challengers happened TO sing
out, s" | challenge that mans VOTE" he
would look a little .wrathv; the blood
would begin TO come and go but still the
dignity and fearlessness with which the
Judges of election-alias, the poll holders,
carried themselves on all such occasions,
prevented any difficulties from occurring
from suchrencounters. Every body now,
is waiting with almost breathless eagerness
for the arrival of every mail. The phizzes
of our Wing friends, ever since the news
from Pennsylvania began to pour in upon
US. have been rather too much on the oval
order. We know It's RICH! hard to stand,
but still they'll soon get used to it. Their
defeat in Pennsylvania, we hope will pre-
pare them to bear with becoming grace,
the Democratic thunder of New York,
which we expect will be here about next
Saturday. We know it's mighty provo
king to have worked and Dragged and bull
lied so much as they did, and then be bea.
ten. It's mighty tough to stand; but still
we hope they will bear it with christian
patience. We advise them to make virtue
of necessity.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08

The {" Wilmington Journar' makes
very low bow to the Raleigh Clarion"
and begs leave to say that the eulogistic
portion of its notice is considered as being
considerably IN the complimentary line
verging, perhaps, little too far on the con-
fines Of the {" sa(t solder" order, as Samu-
ell Slick would say. The Journal would
also respectfully beg of the Clarion not to
torture its tender heart with any dreadful
fears about the effects which the "unhoty
influences of Losofocoism," as the Clarion
is pleased politely to style them, may ex-
ercise over the Journals heart. The Jour
nal would also suggest to the Clarion, not
to be too prodigal of his IS long drawn
signs" as pretty considerable expendi-
ture of them will be required in few
days at its hands, over the last resting place
of I" that same old COON" In all SINGER
ity," the Journal would like to know il
the Clarion really thinks Or is it Joking
that man must almost necessarily cease
TO be gentleman when he becomes a
Democrat. The Journal was aware that
the great mass of the silk stocking gentry
Of the Federal party, think that they (the
Feds monopolize all the " decency," bu
1t was not prefaced for the "cutting lit.
tie too fat style of its BROTHER" the
Clarion. AS to the fling about "young
converts" the Journal would beg to say tc
its brother, the Clarion, that It is not SC
very much ANNOYED at it, as the Clarion
possibly anticipated. .,
: o. POSTSCRIPT. The Journa
begs to say, that its classic editor being
from home, the Latin part OF the Clarion:
. COMPLIMENTARY must 60 unnoticed for the
; present.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
Twenty-Six Electoral


The Democracy Of this noble State, uns,
palled by the almos. overwhelming monied
& manufacturing combinations, which wers
brought to bear against it. has achieved
a glorious victory over all It's powerful en..
mics. Yes, noble, gallant Pennsylvan;,
has covered herself with a wreath of Ian.
rels on one of the hardest fought poli,ic,,
fields that the annals of our Republic b,v.
vet exhibited-a wreath of laurels. to.
which no length Of time can possibly fade
or be-dim. Where now is all the loud and
Dragging gasconade about the magic inau.
ences which surrounded the name of Hon
ry Clay 1t is all now hushed forever, bv
the loud and enthusiastic peals ofreioicino
which are ascending from the strong
lungs of Democracy, from one extremity
Of our happy Union to another. The
result in Pennsylvania exhibits to the
Coons the fact that Henry CLAW
is even weaker than the Federal OAR.
ty; and God knows we thought that it was
weak enough.
We have no room this week to give the
returns seriatim, but we will give them
in condensed form so far as heard from,
In the forty counties from which returns
have come to hand, Folks majority is
1859 In the same counties in Oct. last.
when we carried the State by nearly 5000,
Shunk's majority was only about 800; so
that now, it is, we think, fair calculation
to set down Folks majority in the State.
at from
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
5000 to 8OOO!!!

This is sample Of Clay's popularity with
vengeance. Hurrah. for PENNSYLVANIA {!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-08
The Key Stone Secures the Arch,
PENNSYLVANIA
Right side up!!!

1t is>nnw our thrice pleasant duty to an
nounce to our readers, that Pennsylvan;,
hos rost hcr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28
from the Baltimore Sun, MAY 27.)



The first Democratic shot in the great political battle
is TO be fired to-day leader is 10 be chosen marsha
the Democratic forces for the approaching national con-
test whit Maryland Gubernaoral candidate IS also
be selected TO lead on the same party either to victory
or defeat. In addition 10 the delegates 10 the three Con-
venons, mighty host Of witnesses also in attend
ance, filling the Hotels OF the City TO overflow, whilst
large number are also quartered in private houses
The number present far exceeds anything that
tcipaed, even by the most sangune, and when taken
connection with the recent enthusiastic demonstra-
ton in this city by the friends of Mr.. Clay clearly in
dictate that neither party intend to let the election Ga
by default but marshallng all their energies for
the contest The friends of Mr.. Tyler also
here in great force, being est mated at not less than
900 Although it was said, that all the friends
of Mr.. Tyler would only make cab load, we learn
that informal meeting Of those now in the city was
called Saturday evening, and they ccmpel!e to
adjourn account OF the room, which was quite large
one not being capable of holding one-half vi those who
presented for admission. The which
were in circulation yesterday us to what would and
what would not be done to-day, were various and
contradictory, that shall content ourselves with
waiting for tn result which will lay before read
crs tomorrow in a correct and reliable form.
The Democratic National Convention for the nomina
ton of candidates for President and Vice President, Will
meet al The Egyptian Saloon of the oddtcllows Hail. on
Cav street. this morning at II O'Clock, NJ.
The National Tyler Convention for the NOMINATION
OF candidates for President and Wee fresdehl, VIII
meet al Calvert Hall, on Saratoga street, above ea'es
this morning at IL O'Clock.
The Democratic Convention, for the selecuon OF
candidate for Governor OF Maryland, Will meet al lhe
corner of North and Saratoga Streets this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28

On the 26ih of April last, We compelled TO bring
personal matter before the public |, done with
reluctance but we felt that it due to ourselves
wei VII Secretao, to let HIM and the public know
that We (the Junior Edors) responsible for any
thing that might appear in the columns Of The Rich
mond Enquirer In our article stated, I'VE can
however assure The public thu, the suhjectmatter OF
this Gle Is Too contemplate 10 be brought before them
again IN newspaper warfare s" II was penned with
the sole intention OF forcing him to the last alternative
TO which men of honor resort. We expected as did
majority OF this community, that this raiiant man
would have demanded satisfaction After more than
months delay, he has screwed up courage sufficient to
issue one OF the most scurrous attacks that ever up
peared IN newspaper, which We can assure him falls
harmless and IS only calculated to ecoil on its dega
ded author. We would not, If ccnld, handy cpl
thes with II Secretario- too Indifferent 10 the
character of gentleman to appreciate the decen
ces which it involves, and the duties which il
imposes, and too cowardy TO resent an attack
upon his character. We would not, like
John Randolph, Ego ian inch) out of our way to
kick sheep; and therefore, al Secrelario may con-
tinus to sleep in whole skin We have still less de-
sire to proopg literary warfare with one Who wheth-
er he figures the d,sgraced oily Flap Of The FIN.
castle Region, the author OF II Secretaro OF Wash
ngton, is remarkable for his afiectaon OF Lltera
ture he is for the coaseness OF his manners and
the scurrility Of his style.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28
lery false and grornless' To this Mr.. Boyd plies
Is follows:
CARD.

CARD
HorsE OF REPRESENTATIVES, May %, lei4.
Messrs. GALES IL SEAToN Whist the late efforts 10
lraducc my public character confined 10 proi gate
newspapers, have suffered hem to pass unnoced' po'
when an attempt made give them force and point
BY such Cards that in your paper OF tins morning.
over the signat"re OF Hon. W. T. 1homasson, IT'S m
cumbent n longer to be silent. In speech made
in the House OF Representatives tie 3Oth OF last
month, IN reply 10 Hon. Mr.. White, relative 10 The
course Of Mr. Clay and others in the Presidential Eiec-
ton of 1915, after presenting the history oil The
case, used, in substance the following language, VIZ
"Sr, although impartial men may believe, as 90
myself that there technical bargain entered INTO
between Mr.. Adams and Mr. Clay, in their own proper
persons yet, il does seem to me- that no ono free from
prejudice, carefully examine the circumstances and
evidence in the case, without the most thorough convlc-
ion that il understood By the parties, that Mr. Clay
appointment 10 the Office Of Secretary OF State would
result from the election of Mr. Adams TO the preslen
cy that he vote of Kentucky was cast for Mr. adams
with that view, and for the further object OF promoting
Mr. Clays prospects for the Presidency in utter dsre
gard OF the will of that State. And in this, the most
favorable view OF the transaction, il mcrited the con-
demnation il has received at the hands Of the American
people,
Since the developments of The facts in the history
Of this affair in the Presidential contest in lS2o have
never entertained and therefore could not have ex-
pressed, any opinions 'ncors ste nj with the sentiments
here grcn and he who asserts the contrary wholly mis-
understands or wu!ly mistepresents me.
The public will regard, as myself do, all those ct
forts to get up COLLATERAL issue ch me- designed for
the single purpose OF enabling Mr.. Clay 10 escape
jus, responsibility through the dust and smoke thus
attempted TO be raised. But the people not to be
diverted from giving due attention TO the conduct oil
Mr. Clay, by newspaper attacks upon me- however IN
posingly backed, nor by any statements made with
the object OF affecting my veracity and character
which hrs tools in Kentucky may have the ha'dIhood
TO fabrcae.
Respectfully, your obcdent servant,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28
70 TIE EDITORS or TIE ENQUIRER

To TIE EDITORS or TIE ENQUIRER.
Your Correspondent from this county, who subscrioes
himself "a Republican,, has fallen INTO snndry MIS-
takes in relation the letter addressed by twelve gen.
tlemen of Fauquier, TO the Hon. Geo. c. Dromgoole
His language is-"Th;s letter handed around in
Wurenton for signatures, during the session OF our
Superior Court, and when there was full attend
ance of the people from the county, and tc'ire on
10 s;yu.d it, no more icing ciling to su6scr6e 10 the
sentiment, therein expressed The letter ut Fl st con-
tanned a passage saying, If any other man than MI
yan Buren, should be nominated the dissatisfaction OF
the Republican party in this section would be greater
than ever 1t became necessary, however, to strike
opt that massage, before the gentlemen would agree
to sim it." Permit me TO say, The letter was
written on Saturday evening, the fifth day of the
Superior Court. But few persons from tie coun-
Itry were in town on that day, and every De-
mocrut to whom IT was presented signed It, excepting
ono and he said although Mr.. Van Buren, his first
choice vet he could not unite in il, because lie had
nar,icna;ed in the Texas meeting and The letter stated
that the subscribers had not joined IN that meeting
The letter presented 10 The Democrats through
ont the previous days OF the Confta' animated oy "a
Republican, hundreds of signatures could have been
procured; for my word for IT. MIR. Van Burens friends
in This county are numerous and devoted-seven out
Of every ten Of the Democratic party preferrng him
n anv other candidate. The passage erased was
Iths-aIf he shall not be nominated by the Baltimore
Convention, we think that any other nominee will be
regarded in this district with discomfort and that less
coTdality and zeal will be shown in our cause.
That erasure was made, at the instance of two of the
subscribers Who after having signed The letter, thought
that clause mpotc G, as il would embolden the Whigs;
and said they intended to support the nominee of the
Baltimore Convention 10Th enthusiasm, whether II
should be Mr. Van Buren, or any other Democrat.
The friends of Mr. Van Buren, held meeting at this
place on the 18th met and adopted resolutions in his
foyor The assembage was alarge one, and embraced
many and eyery veteran leader of the party in town
on that day Could the Senior Editor Of the Enqu
,hev had ba,ed side by side with him, It would have
greved him to part company with them now, as he
Surely must, should he abandon sr Van buren, under
from this county, was Chairman of the meeting, and
Dr. P Klrsione The Secretary and It embrace; nee,
The sentiments of the strongest Democratic neishbor-
hood. Of the country.
MANY Of our purity refused to join in the Texas meet
inc on the 9th, because they believed its tendency
would be- to widen the breach between the friends Of
Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Van Buren, That il has had
that tenaensy' none oaa INV connun;c,t;on
OYE OF THE TWELVE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28

Extract from the I'aisdietcry Of
his EresiifRcy -3lr0a Burr,
yiee President If The United
States. 10 The Senate, March
,, 1905
"He said he was sensible
he must al times have wound
ed the feelings of individual
members. lie had ever avoid
ed entering into an explanation
al III. time, because a noinsnt
Of irritation was not q moment
of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES his
position. (bcing in The chair,l
rendered II impossible TO enter
into explanations. without OBJ
vious danger OF consequences,
which might hazard III. digni-
" of the Senate. or prove
disagrecab.p, or injurious, in
more than one point Of view-
that lac had therefore preferred
10 leave 10 their reflection his
justilication-that, on his part,
h. had no injuries 10 complain
Off any had been done, or
attempted, lie was ignorant OF
the authors-and if he had
heard. he had foTroitsn-fnr
he thanked God lie had no
memory for injuries.
This House, ne said, Is 4
sanctuary-a citadel Of law, of
order, and ofglibe riy-and II y
here-lt il here, IN this exalted
refu.e-l.ere, if any where,
will resistance he made 10 tie
storms of political phrenzy,
and the silent arts of corfup-
ton. And if the Constitution
he destined ever to perish by
the sacr,legious hands OF the
demagogue or ihs ustrrer,
(which God avert, its expiring
aconirs will he witnessed on
this floor. NJ Ddrts's Life Of
Burr, Ip. 36l-2.
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We publish the following article from last Saturday
Petersburg Republican, with much satisfaction. Ii
in good tpmper and in good taste:

eve from The Enquirer that the Ohio Statesman has been
castgaing We with the Stacsman ut have not
received III. paper containing arelaion We are glad
however, lie reminded of apology which to the
Ohio delegation remark in regard general,
"a well as hastv and intended
To have sweeping Specification The natural nI.rlre-
taton would give Indeed of the
Mr. Weller, quite congressional pei1of Now, will
our friend Enquirer accord The
by when VIII, the knowledge Of already rtctrd punish
men, we come forward in sp Of and harmony
knowleJre and turn the Of our way.:'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28
tErom he Baltimore Republican,

Every effort is being made by the Wing presses 10
wipe off from Mr. Clay the "bargain and intrigue, STAIN
but it is too decp-too ndelIibe TO be rcmoved-and
the "Great Embodymenl: may rub bis hands and cry
sout damned spot" hut it will still remain TO confront
and condemn the guilty. An attempt has lately been
made BY Mr. Thomaason through the columns of the
Integeneer, 10 prove tina. the Hon: Lynn Boyd, de-
cared the charges preferred against Mr. Clay were Ut
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28

mr. A disastrous confagraton swept off at New Or
leans ON The 10Th inst from $50 300 houses Jack
son and Claiborne streets, in all ten squares The Bull
le,in SAYS, that "they are mostly small dwellings, &C.
cuped by families in moderate circumstances. The
aggregate loss therefore, compared with the number of
houses burned is not very great but the individual
losses and sufferings severe indeed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-28

The TREArY-Mr Walker concluded his able
speech in favor of the Treaty Tuesday-Mr Choate
spoke against it Wednesday-on Thursday Mr.. Nc
Duffe supported il-on Friday MIR. Miller against it
and the further discussion postponed till Thurs.
day next in consequence of The meeting of the Balti.
more Convention.