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aries, remain yours respectfully,
BEJAMIN B. SMITH.
5. NJ. STRONG, ESQ.
We clip the above gem from Loco-F Oco
paper, intending TO make some comments on
1t, but on reflection We conclude that it tells
its own story. Decidedly the most Demo
cratic act we have heard of for week is this
this beating and bruising stakeholder because
like WASHINGTON and JEFFERSON, he avow-
ed himself hostile to slavery. ''H is unReces-
sdry TO add" says the Hon. B. B. Smith, that
the fellows who avow anti-slavery sentiments
"Gre all Ctoy men," Perfectly unnecessary,
Benjamin Did you ever see or hear Of "a man
who prated Of his own Democracy and call
ed his neighbsrs of different views Federal
Aristocrats' who was not in favor of all man
ner of tyranny and oppression,so that he was
sure of being the oppresSor and not the OPP
Pressed!- IN is Unnecessary to add that
they are all Clay men," Unconscious Ben
jamini oblivious as DOgberry, thou dost not
even suspect that thou AIT writing Hislory
Tribune.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-01-01

The present King of France, one very cold
evening. was riding from Boston to Salem on
the outside of the stage. He was entirely
without money to pay for lodging that night
and he began TO make friends with the driver
10 get part of his bed. After while, the drl-
ver's compassion was aroused. "Hou are a
very clean looking chap, said he to the poor
Frenchman, but my bed is in the harness
room where there's stove, and if you'll keep
your trowscrs on and sleep outside, don't
mind ?"
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@ A large building belonging to the Bur
lington, VT. Mill Company, at Winooski city,
and occupied by a number OF tenants, for a
variety of mechanical purposes, was destroy
ed by fire recently, and every thing within it
burned with the building. A large number
of mechanics are sufferers. Loss $1,000
$500 insured.
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inst. He had met with some pecuniary diff
culties, was somwhat involved in debt, and
being unused to the expedients Of the world.
took this method of Kidding himself of life.
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He is the Freeman whom the Truth max
free,
And all are slaves beside. Cooper.
For the Truth, then, let us battle,
Whatsoever fate betide,
Long the boast that we are FREEMEE,
We have made and published wide.
He who has the Truth, and keeps it,
Keeps what to him belongs,
But performs a selfish action,
That his fellow mortal wrongs.
He wis seeks the Truth and trembles
At the danger he must brave,
Is not fit to be Freeman
He at least is but slave.
lie who hears the Truth and places,
Its high promptings under ban,
Loud may boast of all that's manly,
But can never BE MAN.
Friend, this simple lay who readest,
Be not thou like either them
But 10 Truth give utmost freedom,
And the tide it raises, stem.
Bold in speech, and bold in action,
Be for overtime will test,
Of the free-soul'd and tho slavish,
Which fulfls life's mission best,
BE thou like the noble Romans
Scorn the threat that bids the fear
Speak mo matter what betide thee
Let them strike, but make them hear
De thou like the first Apostles
BE thou Ike heroic Paul !;
II free thought seek expression;
Speak il boldly speak it all!
Face thine enemies-accusers;
Scorn the prison, rack, or rodl
And if thou hast the Truth TO utter,
STEAK, and leave the rest to God.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-01-01

Alfred c. Burdick, a young man of good
habits and character, hung himself in his
fathers barn at Westford, VI. on the 10Th
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w ~ vessel cleared from New Orleans
on the 10th ult' for Liverpool, with 100000.
ia specie on board. " -O''0oO'
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and patriotism left among us to protect the
South from those vile and infamous incendi-
aries, remain yours respectfully,
BEJAMIN B. SMITH.
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ALBERT GAELATIN UPON MIR
MDUFFIE'S TEXAS RESOLU-
TIONC

We find the following correspondence
(Which speaks fr ITSELF in the New York
Post:
Dear Sri have taken the liberty to
send you copy of an article, written for
the Evening Post, on Mr. Nc Dufie's res
olution, in which endeavor 10 prove it
unconstitutional. I'LL you do me the IA
vor 10 look it over, and to give me Your
opinion on Tie question? Your ling ex
perience in public affairs, and intimate
knowledge ofthe men and opinions ofour
best age, give us sort Of claim on you to;
advise us, when we think the constructor
assaiInl
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Truth and Freedom.

BY ". D. GALLAGHER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
ThA Democratic Ship.

Reader, did you ever see that glorious
sight, noble ship, tina, "walks the waters
like thing of Iife," gaily careering before
prosperous wind over the sunlit wave
What glorious spectacle does she present,
when all sail is set and filled, from spanker
to iib-when the skies are as bright, and
the horizon as cioudless as--as-your
sweet hearts fair brow-reader, ii heaven
has blessed you with one! Oh, 1t is love-
Iy sight, and in honest Jack 1ar'S oPin-
ion, ONLY equaIed by that of beautiful
woman. But we started to say something
about the democratic ship" Never has
this gallant vessel glided over more tram
Gull sea than does she now. Never have
the breezes that fill her sails, been more pro-
pitious, than just at tins moment. All is
Joy, all is gladness on her decks. But to
leave metaphor, never was the prospects
Of Democracy brighter than they now are.
We have just achieved g lorIous triumph.
Our foes lie PROSTATE and growing at our
feet. Every day that passes ives us new
evidences of the wisdom of the choice
which we have made in placing James X.
Polk in the Executive chair. He has gath
cred around him, as his constitutional adj
visers, men who are distinguished for all
that is sagacious in council. noble in spirit,
and pure in patriotism. By the wise and
conciliatory spirit with which he has acted
since his installation, he has reconciled hat
ever there might have been ofdissension in
our ranks. He has realized all that his friends
promised for him during the campagn.-
In fact, from all appearances, his is destin-
ed to be the most popular administration
which we have had in many a long year.
But above all, his administration is rapid
ly restoring confidence in the business
transactions Of the country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
Our own District.

In another column, our readers VIII bnd
a communication from an esteemed cores
pondent, in relation to the approaching e.
lection, for which We bespeak the atten-
tive perusal of our friends. Although we
feel assured that should Gen. Mckay not
canvas single county in the whole dis
trict, his past services. his eminent abill-
ties, his stern and nnfaltering adherence
to those principles which the republicans
OF North Carolina hold so dear, have rails
ed up for him, an advocate in the bosom of
every Democrat that will speak with more
effective eloquence than those high sound
ing promises which are so lavishly para
ded on the hustings. We agree with our
correspondent, however, in thinking that
it would not be amiss for Gen. Mckay to
meet his constituents on such occasions,
as may be convenient bet" cen this and the
day of election. In peace, it is policy to
prepare for war. We are now COMPARE
lively in a state of political peace, but the
season of war will again arrive. The pol
icy, indeed the necessity of keeping our
armor always bright, of keeping our ranks
always prepared to meet the enemy, must
be apparent to every one. We call upon
our friends to bestir themselves. We call
upon them TO remember that they owe 1t
10 themselves-that they owe it to their
distinguished leader, to make every homo
rable exertion to give him as full vote IN
August next, as he has ever before reCeiv-
ed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
BAPTIST Anniversary Meeting.

On Thursday, the lst inst, the Ameri-
can Home Missionary Society, held their
Anniversary Meeting, al Providence, R. l.,
when DR.. Maginnis, of New York, from
the Committee appointed to draft a plan OF
division Of the Society, made report
The report does not recommend division
or separation. or any thing-except that if
separation should take place, the society
having been planted and chartered at the
North, and having its Executive Board
there, the Northern portion should retain
the Constitution and Charter, and the Ex-
ecutive Board should adjust all claims on
the society which should be presented by
Southern members or auxiliaries in libe-
raj and conciliaiory manner.
The report and motions in regard to it,
were debated until o'clock, p M, and the
discussion created an excitement, which
at several moments, threatened 10 make
confusion supreme, and defeat all the OBJ
jects for which the members had ostensibly
come together.
Mr.. Clover, of Boston, offered an amend
ment TO 'hc report, to the effect that the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
Methodist Conven,,.

A Convention of the Clergy If J..
and Southwestern Methodist F,, souA
Church, assembled in Louisville ~ episcopal
inst. We condense from he Iou;auu:nMe lu
nal the proceedings of the first dav "e J0u,.
On motion of DR.. Capers, Rev n.
Pierce, of Georgia, was called to III. III. Love 10
who, after some appropriate remarks ' enaIt
forth the necessity of recognizing tbs selling
Providence, and Invoking the Dlyns I ~ plVlas
on the Convention, read an appronr; dressing
ton of the Scripture, and offered mn p,ae POI.
prayer to Almighty God. Rev. r SsOlenp
ston, of Kentucky, was chosen Seere,,. Ra'
tenn. Pro
On calling the roll it was ascer,a;,,,
of the one hundred and two members ' e lha.
been elected, eighty-two were preseD, 'ua' had
DR.. Capers remarked that he wouId H.
see one or the other of the venerable s" IKE 10
tendents present bishops SouIe and s'upeflN.
occupy the chair. He knew Of no Ma, SteS)
meeting, from general conference ~ H
er's meeting, or class meeting, whera ''s a.
Bishops had not right to preside. ''' The
DR.. Longstreet then offered the fo,,o..
Resolution, which was adopted: 'Og
Resolved, That the Bishops of tho NJ,
dist Episcopal Church, now in attends r~s'n0'
requested to preside over the mee,inm - Dc
day to day according to such arraDo emsn, nOa
may best suit their convenience. "'S AZ
Bishop Soule arose and responded thai,
felt greatly gratiied at this man;fest,S" a' ne
the good will and confidence of his hrs ay~ Ol
and that in this sentiment his collesuue en-
concnrred with him. They, however, wi ,I'y
to postpone a definite reply till to.mo ,rDso
morning.
The convention then proceeded to e)p., .
Secretary, when Rev. Thomas O. Summs,''
Of Alabama, was chosen. Rev. #, d.
ston was chosen Assistant Secretary: sD1
soon after the Convention adjourned 10 n M.
again the next day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16

ern Convention for Missionary purposes.
The foreign Board to be located at. Rich
mond. Virginia, and the Board OF Home
Missions a, Marion, Alabama. We in
common with all who wish 10 see perpet-
uated 10 our latest posterity, our glorious
Union, cannot regard this separation ofthe
Baptist, with other feelings than those of
the very deepest regret. Fana,icism on
the subject of Abolition is making fearful
strides amongst US. This unhappy dis
cord in the Baptist Church is enc Of its
fruits. The separation could not be avoi-
ded however.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
Odd Fellows Celebration

The Odd Fellows of Wilmington cele-
braled the 4th anniversary of their organi-
cation, on Wednesday last. The day was
rather wet and disagreeable, but the breth-
rem turned out in considerable strength
The members of the Lodge formed pro-
cession at their Lodge room, at ten o'clock,
from which point they marched through
some ofthe principal streets of the town, un.
til they reached the Presbyterian Church,
where the exercises of the day were con.
Quoted.
The scene, as we entered the Church,
was striking and brilliant in the extreme.
The glittering decorations Of the Order
dazzled the eye whilst it gazed along the
line of march. The band poured forth its
spirit stirring strians filling the air with
its gay melody. The buoyant step, and
the joyous eye of each member spoke
palmer than words can tell, that the cause
in which " this band of brothers joined''
is engaged, is one which ELECTS the finest
sympathies of the heart, and stimulates the
noblest impulses ofour nature. On entering
the Church, the services Of the day were
commenced by voluntary on the Organ.
OF the music we cannot speak. We are
no judge. An appropriate prayer was
next offered up to throne of grace by the
Rev. Mr.. Hoskins. Next was sung an
appropriate Ode, composed by member
Of the fraternity, we learn. Then follow.
ed the Address of Col. Anderson.
This, as a composition, was we'll wor.
thy the occasion or which it was deliver
ed. The gifted orator portrayed in glow
ing colors, the many benefits which has
resulted to society under the benevolent
auspices of Odd Fellowship. The wild
Ow's tears which have been dried-the
orphans whose wants, botII bodily and
mental, have been supplied from the char.
tiles of the brotherhood. In word, the
address Of Col. Anderson was an eloquent
expose of the end and object Of the institu.
ton of Odd Fellowship. The audience
was large and respectable. Although the
day was rather wet and unpropitious, we
were glad to see so many ladies present or
the occasion. Bless them. their gentle
sympathies are ever enlisted in behalf o
any cause, which has for its object the a
Moderation of suffering. All in all, the
ceremonies Of the day passed off in the
haPPiest manner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16

After copying our postscript, Of week
before last, concerning the fire in Beaufort,
Hyde, and Tyrrell counties, the North
State Wing, printed in Washington, N.
c., says:
"The fires spoken Of have been raging for a
week or two, and owing to the extreme dryness of
the land, occasoned by the excessive drought have
beer excessive and furious. In the juniper
swamps in this county and in Tyrrcll, much lum-
Der has been destroyed. In Hyde, the fire extcn-
ded even among the plantations, destroyed fences
and houses, and consuming the soil, in some pla-
ces, to the depth of several feet. Of the destruc-
ton of the families in Tyrrell. spoken of by the
Journal we have heard nothing"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
MISUNDERSTANDING Lectures.

DIR. Wooster, well known TO the Amer
lean people as popular lecturer on the
science OF Pbrenology. is now delivering
a series Of discourses on this interesting
subject. in Wilmington. The term Ph,e-
nologu, which literally means discourse
ON the mind, seems entirely too restricted
10 convey just idea of the science which
il designates. For, of this intangible, inn
material ,heaven-b born principles hich gives
life to, and animates our physical man, we
can know nothing only as it is developed
through The animal organs. The science
of Phrenology, then, proposes to teach US
by minute and critical examination Of the
various organs, of The head. the seat of the
mind, taken in connection with the whole
system, which Of our faculties is most
strongly developed, and what our lead
ing natural propensi'ies arc. lis object
is to put US on our guard agains, those
traits Of character which are likely to
become our weaknesses through life. To
inform US of those faculties which are
most strongly developed. or those pur-
suits in life which the peculiar structure
of our mental system will best fit us for.
That Phrenoiogy is based upon the clear
est principles of natural philosophy. is
believed and acknowledged by the first
minds Of the age; and we believe that
the day is coming when it will be taught
and acted upon i'll our seminaries of learn
ing. DR.. Wooster's lectures, so far, have
given the utmost satisfaction to those who
have attended them. His intimate and
thorough acquaintance with his sub. ect,
combined with his talents as popular
speaker, make his lectures deeply inter
esting, even TO those who are not ac-
quainted with the science. He examined
several heads each evening-heads too,
we'll known in the communitv-andh he did
not fail in single instance, to draw per-
feet mental portrait of each and every one
of them. We understand he will lecture
this evening on the temperaments of the
body, and the effects which they produce
upon the operations Of the mind. We ex
pect mental treat, and have no doubt he
will have, as usual, large and respectable
audience. He gives private examination!
at his office, aud makes a full chart o
character when required. We advise thos,
who do not believe in the science, to al
tend this evening, and we are convinced
they will go away firm believers, not only
in Phrenology, but in its utility to socie
Ity. Dr.. Wooster, from the urbanity o
his manners and his gentemanly deport
ment, cannot fail to be we'll received in GU
community.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
The Baptist Church.

Our readers will find in another portion
of this weeks Journal. some account Of
the Baptist Convention. which assembled
at Augusta, Geo., on Friday last, the 9th
instant, for the purpose of taking into con-
sideration the recent resolves of the Gene
raj Missionary Board at Boston, touching
the Slavery question. What gave rise to
this Convention, was the passage of reso-
luton by that board to the effect thatit would
not appoint any man as Missionary, who
was Shareholder. The Southern por-
ton ofthe Church deemed this an infringe
ment Of their rights. They considered it
a violation Of the constitution of former
Conventions, and an invasion oftheir dear
est rights, as Southern men, and as Chris
tians. The Convention at Augusta was
very large, numbering upwards of $50 DEL
egates, representing all the Southern States,
and comprising the most gifted men of the
denomination, both lay and clerical. AZ.
ter calm and mature deliberation the Con-
vention came to the determination that
the interests and the harmony of the
Church; the duty which they, the men,
bers of the Convention, owed to them.
selves as Christians, and as Southern men,
demanded at their hands, a separate Or
panization. Accordingly resolution was
unanimously adopted in favor of South
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
Sl2,l26,264 81
r. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury.

1eras .anne1ed ?-The decision of Judge
Bragg in the Circuit Court of Mobile, now in
session, settles all doubt about annexation
We learn from the Herald, that few days
ago, Judge Bragg decided that Texas was
part OF the United States! The question came
up by juror petitioning to be excused from
the performance of his assigned duty, on the
plea that he was citizen of Texas. The
Judge ordered him to take his seat in the box
with the other eleven, giving for his reason
that Texas was part of the Union, and all
her citizens liable to be called upon to do duty
as citizens of the United States.
What does Mr.. Saligny think of that!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
Dearth OF News.

There is quite dearth of what folks
usually call new just at this present wri-
ting, as Pat says. There seems to exist
perfect political calm. Mexico has not
declared war. so far as we have heard
Indeed we have no further intelligence
from that part of the world. What Texas
will do we know. But her Congress
will not meet until the 10Th of next month,
when she will speak officially. Till then
we wait with patience and hope. Every
thing seems gliding as smoothly as the
Democracy could possibly wish. And
more, the prospect ahead is as bright and
promising as we could possibly desire.
But news, SO called, is rather scarce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
A DEMOCRAT.

an army OF natgronts.--News from Indepen-
dence, NO., informs US says the Cincinnati Atlas,
that the emigrants now near that point number a.
bout 1000 all destined for Oregon and California.
They will start about the same time, divided into
convenient companies fortravelIing with ease and
safety The indians will not attack party of five
hundred. ofcourse the emigrants this season stand
IN no lear 1.-THE red skins. tits astonishing what
tide setting toward the fertile lands on the Pa
ciic.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16

General Tom Thumb calculates that he has kis-
sed two millions Of ladies while in England, which,
at one shilling each the price usually charged would
amount to near upon $500, Zoo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16

In New Orleans upwards ofslO,o00 have been
collected and forwarded 10 the sufferers ny the late
fire in Pittsburgh. y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16

Modest" MIR. Van OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
get, will you join me in glass % "Thank YOU,
Won't cares it will take glass officer nit you dis
time, bat 1t ish very. seldom Idrinks noting"
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From the Washington Constitution.
Receipts and xpenditures.


The receipts into the Treasury during the quar-
ter ending the 3lst ut., were, nearly as can be
ascertained-
From Customs S6375,575 II
Lands 1855 20
Miscellaneous sources 10000 90
$6,ssl,lG7 81
The expenditures during the same reriod have
been-viz:
Civil list, Miscellaneous, and For
eign Intercourse Sl,705,4O7 90
On account fanny Sl,l3l 1926 IS
Indian Department $1,000 OF
Fortifcations S6,4I2 so
Pensions l,4O6,l99 l9
--S2,6 47, 1863 80
Navy ISIS. 63l 90
Interest on the public debt $1,000 II
Reimbursement of loan of 84l 4,9l2,6e6 "a
do do. lS43 100000 OO
Reimbursement and interest of
Treasury Notes 81, O4s Oh
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16

John, how's your mag ~
She's fat and strong-how's your. lick
Feeble enough, l've got so that .a' way.
her now, and have every thing my owl O"d doin'
You don't see me going erranos on,
chores about home as you used 70 oo
lam taking down the census ola deps ar be syrsL
ted neighborhood,' as the fellow said WIEN -
lowed the skippery cheese
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-16
southern Bap tist Convention.

We copy the following from the Augusta
Chronicle r. Sentinel
This body met in this city YESTERDAY, AND
was called to order by the Rev. w. :. blant-
ley, pastor Of the Church in which 'he ooh'
vention Is held.
On motion Of Rev. ). B. Taylor. of Va
seconded by the Hon. Thomas Stokes, OLGA,
Hon. Wilson Lumpkin, Of Ca, was calieo 70
the Chair.
After religious services, Committee was
apnointed to ascertain the number ofdelegates
present, and the religious bodies represented.
The Committee reported about 800 delegates
| from the States OF Maryland, Virginia, North
Caralina. South Carolina, Georgia. Alabama,
Louisiana and kentucky, and the District OF
! Columbia.
Owing TO the short notice of the meeting OF
the Convention, the States OF Mississippi,
Tennessee, Arkansas and Florida, were rep
resented only by letters.
The delegates having been ascertained, the
Committee proceeded to appoint officers, as
/ follows:
Rev. w. JOHNSON, D. D., ofs.C. Pres't.
Hon. WILSON LuMPKlN, of Geo, Vice Prs.
Rev. J. B. TAYLOR, of Virginia, 5 >"
Rev, J. H4srwELI, Of Ala'' Secretaries.
On motion of Rev. DR.. Fuller, of S. C.,
Committee of sixteen was appointed to pre-
pare and report a preamble and resolutions io'
the action Of the body, to wit: Rev Or. Full
Ter, and DR.. Nj. II. Mendenhall of ;. e.; Kew
J. A. Mexican, and W. Crane. Esq, OF Nd.
Rev. T. w. Sydnor. of D. c.; Rev. }. b. Je'
ter, and Rev. T. Hume, of Va; Rev. K. Nc
Nabb, of N. c.; Rev. b. M. Sanders. and
Rev. G. d. MaiIary, Of Ga; Rev. A. Travis
and Gen. E. d. King, of Ala; Rev. Isaac T
/ Hinton, and Rev. r. Holman, Of La; Rev
Isaac Mccoy, Of Ky.