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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-03-28
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From card in anniher column OF TINS
days Journal. addressed by General
Saunders, to the Freemen OF the 9th
Congressional District. published in the
Raleigh Standard Of the 18th inst. we
perceive that this distinguished gentleman
declines being candidate for Congress IN
that District. at the approaching election.
What Gen. Saunders reasons for declining
are. we cannot say, as we have not learn
ed. Although the course which the Cen
eral pursued during the Session of the Lee
gisIature of 1873. in regard TO the election
Of u. S. Senator. was such as To cast rath-
er shade over his political character
with MANY Of his Democratic friends, still
IN all else, he has done the Republican
cause noble service. He is an able man. q
has reflected honor upon the District which
sent him to Congress hu, although we
NAV he mistaken. we think there are other
Democrats in tina, District which will unite
the Republican party much more thorough
" than could ever General Saunders again.
Who ayW be the candidate in tina. District!
There is an abundance of material from
which to select. There is Busbee. NJ Rae,
Shepard, Reid and Cameron, either Of
whom would do honor to the Democratic
caus., as its champion. We shall soon
learn, we suppose.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-03-28

|ings. the midnight torch light PROFESSIONS
the deep and excited state OF feeling De-
picted on the countenances ofold and young
would doubtless have led him to augur the
same results in this country. what an
ennoblIng. what a sublime spectacle then'
to see three or four millions OF Tree men,
without the interference of bayonet or car
bine, march up to the ballot, box. there to
settle these points which have arrayed them
against one another. in, at least, political
deadly hostility.
Blu, ,ha, feature ID the contest. which
presents. if possible. stronger evidence
of the permanence Of our institutions, and
of the capabiliiy Of mankind for self
government than any other, is the calmness
and good grace with which 'he vanqulshed
party have submitted to their defeat. We
mean the great and thinking portion of that
party. Buta few months ago, and the tur'
hulent waves of popular excitement were
sweeping over our vast extent OF territory
from one extremity to another. Now that
the matter is settled, and the majority have
proclaimed their choice, all Is, comparative
" speaking. as calm and still as summers
evening. This we repeat. is the strong
est evidence which can be adlluced Of the
permanence of our institutions. However
we NAV rlamor and vociferate, hist the
contest is going on. the moment the
die is cast. the great masses of both partIe:
submit to the result, with caImness. ant
in spirit Of patriotism, which will eve
preserve us and our institutions. from til
fate which the monarchists of Europe hav
constantly predicted, as awaiting US. !.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-03-28
The Last Word.

As we observed in our last, we shall not
trouble our readers with any more remarks
touching the Chronicle or its correspon-
dent, content, as we then said, to leave
the matter with the reading community.
There is an old adage which says. that
" He that wrestles with a Sweep CHM
ney, whether uppermost or undermost,
must expect to be smeared with soot.'
We leave our readers to make the appI'ca-
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-03-28
The Senate.

Mr.. Polk ha wing communicated to the
Senate of the United States, that he had no
further communications to lay before it,
that body adjourned on Thursday. the
Goth inst, sine die.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-03-28
initial.

From The last HiHsboro' Recorder, we
learn that Nary finn Johnston, girl Of
only 10 years old. was pu. upon her trial
and acquitted. at the March term of Or
ange Superior Court, before his Honor
Judge CALDWELL, charged with the muir
der Of her father. Turner Johnston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-03-28

Quick T11ps.-The Steamer HenI,s'A n
Wilmington, on Monday the I'm, 2. D.
and arrived here on the night OF 1e' "ni III
18th. Left the next day at +. NJ aoop>
we'd at Wilmington, on THURSDAY . NJ, y
Left Wilmington on Friday, at !: "
a'''seo mere On S''''q Fayetteville OS'e''''
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
From the Augusta (va.) Democrat.
SUPERBLY RIDICULOUS.

The most ridiculous idea that we have ever
heard expressed, is, that " officers elected by the
people are liable TO be corrupted" but those ap-
pointed by the Magistrates or Governor can do no
wrong! This is the doctrine of men who are
afraid to trust the people with the election of off
cers-who think that the people have not sense
or intelligence enough to Judge of the qualifications
of Magistrate, Sheriff. Clerk, or a Consta-
ble We contend that the people have honesty
and intelligence sufficient to select either of thuse
officers and the man that denies it, insults their
intelligence and questions their honesty. The
people are the very persons who feel the effects
which result from the conduct Of those officers :;
and are, therefore, intimately concerned in their
creation it is their money that supports them !;
it is their business and affairs upon which they
act and it is nothing more than just that the peo-
pie should select them. The people must gov
ern-the day is not distant when the letters with
which they are bound will be knocked off, and
the power now rightfully belonging to them, be
put in their possession. They are the only safe
repositories of power, and when we take it from
their hands, and give it to the few we take step
towards monarchy, from which there may be no
return, and we give severe blow to Republican
government.
We ask the people to read the Constitution of
the different States in the Union, and see in how
many the officers are elective; and then say
whether this state of things shall continue to ex-
list.
Poor Old Virginia condemned to drag out her
existence so years behind any of her cotempora-
ries, in Education, in Public Improvements and
in fact, in every thing which tends to the good of
the people. Let a Convention be called then,
and these things placed on their proper footing !;
and a different state of affairs will soon exhibit
itself to the astonished gaze Of all the friends of
the "good Old Mother" Of us all
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07

minlshedF Why do they not rather relinqush
portion of their o,cn eight dollars per day than
strike at this arm of our national defence and
honor? Why is not our Navy kept in perfect
repair and regularly increased We do not ask
Tor the commissioning of other officers at present.
we have many and gallant ones now, upon our
rolls, ready for service, and who would glory did
an opportunity present, TO write their names high
upon the rolls of Fame. We say let our ships
be commissioned, the number be increased, which
Will give employment TO many most deserving
citizens at home, and give fair field for those
whose services are paid for by the Government
,chether employed or not to furnish their equiva-
lent for what they receive, and keep themselves
in state of preparation by constant duty and
dilligent training ship board for any emergen-
cy that may arise, calling for their services in our
defence. This is one great object to be aimed at
to be ever ready. This alone, can secure us
against the necessity of using force. Let the
words of the dying Hero be remembered, and the
rights of all be regarded.
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rived here on the 18th instant; when, in pursu-
ance of instrctions, had the honor to report TO
Commodore John ID. Sloat.
Having, in my two communications of the
10Th of December and 9th of February, reported
upon the performances of this ship, and fully ex-
pressed my favorable opinion of her excellent pro-
peres, it seems superfuous. after the extraordi-
nary run she has performed to Rio, Cape Horn,
and Valparaiso, for me 10 add anything to the de-
tails already furnished--these, conceive, afford
ing more satisfactory and conclusive evidence in
her favor, than would any additional statement in
my power to present. 1t is proper, however, to
inform the department, that while running through
the straits of LIE Mare on the Goth of March, we
sailed thirteen and one-quarter knots, under top
galantsa and courses, during several fresh
squalls upon the beam; in the intervals of which,
our rate being twelve and twelve and half knots,
the spars and sails standing remarkably we'll, and
the ship hearing up admirably under her canvass,
so that we had no occasion to take in or reduce
sail during their continuance"
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
MATTERS OLE FACT

The editor of the Lowell Vox PopuIi has been
trying his hand at creation, and produced the fol-
lowing laughable Hodge Podge, which contains
some home truths. There are some local hits
in il, but as whole, we give it to our readers, be
leviDg they will profit thereby.
"We hold these truths to be self evident ="
that the democratic party, here and elsewhere,
has gone to pot,'' and stewed itself into de-
lectable mess of porridge; that the ladies' have
shown great admiration Of Bishop Onderdonk, and
a prominent partiality to other Bishops; that
one reason why editors seldom pet rich is because
they can't please more than half the people, and
half Of those they do please are only pleased to
cheat them of their dues; that several traders in
this region have lately busted up and several
others are waiting " convenient season. to fol-
low suit; that BARRIERS, brokers and bankers get
their living by shaving that New Hampshire
" victors" are pocketing Masssachusetts" spols -
that several of our distinguished citizens have
gone off to the fashionable watering places, and
that the editor of Vox Popui will start for "down
east" or elsewhere" as soon as his Z" surplus
revenue will warrant; that some of our " I'D
ing democrats" cannot answer the question,
60 Who is James X. Polk ~ quite as SATISFACTORY
ly now as they essayed to when Cassius NJ. Clay
asked it; that taxes are going up and rom is 90
ing do,on that the editor of the Lowell Repub-
llcan is rustlcatlng at Hampton, paying y TWO
dollars a day" for eating " roast beet at crow
ded table, and sleeping on the floor, while his
brother of the Advertiser is measuring Nova SEQ
tia potatoes and down east shingles in Boston, for
Uncle Sam, at So day; that an editor is some
times required TO make something out Of nothing,
which we are now endeavoring to do that some
folks who turn up their noses at mechanics and
factory girls, are very much annoyed when told
that their fathers were cobblers and thinkers, and
that their mothers spent their maidenhood as
" hired girls ;" that bankrupts should not spend
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
THE BALTIMORE REPUBLICAN.

Comes to us this morning in a new dress and
much enlarged. This sterling democratic paper
has long battled the watch with Federalism. and
won for itself the distinguished title of the Sc Old
lronsides of Democracy" 1t has maintained its
character under the present editor and propretors
without receiving that patronage it has deserved
heretofore, but we trust that better day is dawn
ing for them, and that their hopes will all be re-
allied. The editor says: We have commenc-
ed the promised improvement in the Topographic
cal appearance of our paper and it is our deter
mination to carry this Improvement into all de-
partments, we hope to meet with that additional
patronage, which alone can justify and recompense
US for the increased expenditures and labors which
are necessarily incurred, and we respectfully call
upon our friends, the friends of Democratic prin-
ciPles, and the friends of the all important and all
engrossing question of State Reform to lend their
aid, countenance and support
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07

receipts shall be one hundred thousand dollars
yearly, (and who, that knows any thing of the
advantages of the road, can doubt it y how lone
time will be required before the whole amount bor-
rowed can be paid off, Should this plan fail, let
new company be organized at once, before the
meeting of the next Legislature Let the new
company say to the old we will pay off your debts
and take your road if you will transfer to us all
your vested rights and interests Instead off pay
ing off the debt due the State she MIGHT he per
mitted to take stock in the company to the amour,
of her debt, if thought advisable In case both OF
these plans should fail let US say to the next ,eo-
isature that we. the individual stockholders will
give up all our interest to YOU on condition that
you put the road in order and keep it so. ask
the attention of those interested to this subject
1T the suggestions thus hastily thrown out are
worthy of consideration, if any one of the plans
seem feasible let an effort be Immediately made to
carry 1t into effect; will the directors of the com
pany take this subject into consideration, and il
they should agree with me, that something can
be done, will they appoint committee to act i'm
medately. The interest of the company. the in
terest of Norfolk and Portsmouth, the interest Of
the State demands immediate ACTION.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
MEXICO AND LIS

The Union of the first instant in speaking of
Mexico and present relations with her, observes
that some of our statesmen do not conceive war
with Mexico would be any great calamity, and
then goes on TO set forth list of grievances, either
OF which is just cause of war, and if practised
towards any nation of Europe, would have called
forth storm of iron hail. that would quickly have
brought that faithess nation to sense of Justice
The Union thus speaks:-" She, the government
of Mexico, has been guilty of repeated outrages
against our people. She has nsulted our citizens
interrupted their commerce on her territory
confiscated their property-imprsone their per-
sons-then stipulated to pay their claims-and
finally, violated her engagements. The idea is
gaining ground, that 1t begins to be time to call
1henico to a sense Of her duty to as, and of res
pect towards the laws of nations. She will not
1t is supposed be sensible of her duties and oe GU,
claims, until she is taught to feel our po,oer.-
But, war or peace, the general impression is gain
ing ground, that we must now make clean ioB
Of it, and place our relations upon permanent
basis. Until it be friendly, it cannot be perma-
nent -
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07

other peoples money at fashionable watering
places. nor keep an unpaid for Piano for the
amusement of their wives; that the first Free
will Baptist Society of this city can never 90 to
heaven till they make their make their peace
with the widows and orphans upon whose ruin
they built their temple of worship; that if loa-
ters wond GO To work, and qurrelsome people
keep their temper, lawyers and constabes would
have to seek some useful employment; that the
wing Postmaster of Lowell would much rather
the 'syoung democracie" and the " old hunkers"
would, la Kilkenny cats, continue eating each
other up, than unite in ga long pull, strong
pull, pull altogether" to GUST him from the gov
eminent teat; that native Amercanism as par
ty. is humbug that our Post-oflice is not
half big enough, after all the fuss; that borrow
ing newspapers for all your reading is disreputa-
BILE; that the superintendent of public baths will
lind enough to busy himself about; that if all the
accessories to that forgery could be known, tai
subject would be presented to the curious that
Fashion is tyrant and Bustles are an abomina-
ton.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
"PUBLIC SENTIMENT"

The Union, some time since remarked, in re-
ference to changes which had been made by the
present Administration, that all that had been
made, were dictated by "public sentiment"
This the wing party have seized upon, and, aided
by some " soapy" democrats, are endeavorinp to
show that is not true. Now it would be well
first, TO agree upon what was "public sentiment. !"
If 1t means the wish of great majority of the
people, then the Union was right, and we can
tell it that the powers that be have not vet come
up to the wish of "public sentiment :" but if
"publc sentiment" includes only the office holders
who have TO renquish their hold on the public
teat, their friends and the whig party, then the
Union, is wrong True to The Federal principle,
the Philadelphia Gazette denounces "public sen
,menf' as "adangerous dictator" That party have
always contended that the people are incapable
Of sell government, because they could not direct
"public sentiment" We trust that the Admin
stratlon will perform its duty, (regaIdoss of the
barking of the wing ours which beset its path, }
guided by the light which was shed on what would
be wing policy when they got into power. The
declaration OF Mr. Clay, in Lexington, is well
known, that but single democrat ,UouId be left,
here and there, as monuments of ,chig MERCY
and we quote couple of stanzas from the "Yaller
kiver," TO show that the principles intended to
be acted upon, was carefully inculcated by the
party at every coon gathering In the whole length
and breadth of the land.
CHOW "cholse" and Polk will ALWAYS rhyme.
And Dallas and galows is very sublime
They dosed the Fox Poke root poison
Huzza for Clay and Frelinghuysen %
nAnd when he &C: Harry Clay
Well sweep them in The face of day
Though they beg, and pray, and talk,
Euery man shall tcaik the chalk 20
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
THE NEW ARRANGEMENT

vi working hours in the Navy Yard seems to
give, contrary to our expectation, considerable
dissatisfaction 10 the workmen. from the fact III,
they cannot now make a quarter of day, if any
little business of their own should detain them
Tor short time after bell ring, and they will be
compelled to lose half day, which will come
hard upon them. God knows, the life OF the la
boring man and mechanic is hard enough at the
best, and their wages small enough, not to be
clipped down any more, and we feel certain that
the Commodore will so arrange with the accom-
modating Clerk of the Yard, as to enable the
workmen to make all their time, that business of
their own will permit them to give to the Govern
ment, and we are sure that none would be willing
give unnecessary trouble to the different agents
employed in the Yard
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
For the New Era.
AVON THEATRE-GREAT EXCITE
MENT.

Monday evening being announced for the bsue-
mt OF Mr. Booth, there was general turn out
among the "play going folks" to see him in his
two favorite characters of Bertrsm and Jerry
Sneak, but owing to the indispostion of Mrs.
Lewis, who was TO have played Imogene, the
Iron Chest was substituted in the place OF Bertram
and went remarkably we'll after which, although
no mention was made of it in the bills, came the
farce of dousing The lights. The part of lamp
ertinguisher was played exceedingly we'll by
Mr.. Pearson. ltappears that the Manager failing
to pay Mr.. F. for the use of his lights according
to agreement, he Mr.. p. had no notion of letting
the entertainment go on at his expense, and there
fore determined to throw shade of darkness over
the rest OF the performances by extinguishing the
" nocturnal luninaries," but when he attempted
1t, the cries of put him out! put him out! knock
him down &c. resounded from all parts of the house
until there was general row, notwithstanding
which however he proceeded 10 put out his lights,
and had so far accomplished his end, ere his pro-
gress was stopped, that but three remained. The
little danseuse, La Petite Bertha, who was at the
time amusing the audience with the gay sounds
of her castanets, had to suspend operations until
the excitement ceased, and the lamps were re-
lighted, which beiI done, and perfect order re-
stored. the Manager, Mr.. Potter, came forward
and offered an apology for the Uery strange pro-
ceediag, Gas he called it,) which was received
with raptuous applause, and the remainder of the
evening passed off very agreeable. There is one
thing however to be regretted, and that is. that
Mr.. Pearson did not acquaint the audience with
the circumstances prior to his proceeding to
" douse lights - had he have done so, no blame
could have attached to him, it is not reasonable
to suppose that he could light the house for moth
ing. The fact is that the spirit of the Drama is
degeneraing rapidly in Norfolk, and if the ,uorthy
Manager, Mr.. Potter, remains here with his pre-
sent company much longer, he will GO to Pot, he
absolutely ,oilI. DAMON.
August 5, 1916.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-08-07
COCK FIGHTING IN A STORM.

The Dahlonega, Geo., Waterman states, that
during heavy thunder storm there on Saturday
evening, 18th ulto.. four horses were killed by
lightning, and two men were seriously injured, at
one of the cock pits on the Chestates River, in
that county, known as the Briar Patch" 1t
seems that large number of persons had collect
ed for the purpose of witnessing the old antiquat-
ed barbarous sports of Cock ighting-which
came off just before the occurrence of the above
catastrophe. The four horses killed were tied to
little locust tree, in the yard of little doggery,
into which the sporsmen had fled for protection
from the pelting storm. And whilst quaffing a
social glass, to dispel the gloom incident to a
stormy evening, Heavens artillery let loose her
thunder bolts, knocking their glasses from their
lips, while in the very act of swallowing the
poisonous draught, setting the Kings, Queens and
Knaves, with which group were amusing them
selves in one corner of the grocery. TO dancing a
new and interesting cotion, and bursting into
atoms the heads of several whiskey barrels.