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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
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The North Carolinian of the 22d instant
says:--"About'3 o'clock on Wednesday NOR
ming last, the large two story frame building
on Hay street, occupied by Jno. H. Il James
MARITIME, as hardware store and tin manu-
factory, was discovered on fire. The store
contained large quantity of goods of all de-
scriptions. When discovered, it was so far
gone tina: there was no possible chance of sa-
wing it, and the efforts of the people were d.
rected 10 saving the adjacen, houses, in which
they succeeded effectua'ly. The property
probably worth between 20 and 10000 dol
lars; abou. S9, 900 of which, it is stated, is
covered by insurance"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Short but sweet.
The following extraordinary paragraph
appears in the New York San. Of course

The following extraordinary paragraph
appears in the New York San. Of course
no sensible man would believe in its truth:
President Tyler.-Tt is said this gentleman will
retire from office $500 900 richer than he entered
it. # this be true he is the first man who has made
money as President of the United States. Van
Buren, and John Q. Adams retired without loss,
and the elder Adams perhaps did the same. but
with these exceptions, all the distinguished men
who have filled the Presidential chair, have done
so at great-generalIy MISUNDERSTANDING sac'i-
fce They have successfully retired to private
life poor men. The expense Of maintaining credi-
tably the charities and Inequalities of the national
mansion is very great and, We woald suppose it
impossible that gentleman of Mr.. Tyler's small
private fortune could have laid aside twice the a.
mount of his official income every year Of his ad
Enthusiastically. Y Sun.
To this Mr.. Tyler's Son John, replies
in the following short but explicit and
comprehensive manner
The above statement, or insinuation, as regards
the President, pronounce false in its conception
base in its motives, and infamous in its objects.
JOHN TYLER, Jr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28

Well, the Convention for the nomina-
lion Of Wing candidate TO oppose Gent
Mckay, has taken place! A large con.
course of delegates were there, if we are
10 believe the Chronicle. Forty or ff-
ty." at least, three-fourths of them from
Duplin. we venture to assert. But it's all
the same thing. 1t was Convention, and
that's high sounding name. 1.-THE Wing
spirit blazed up as brightly as ever" says
the Chronicle. Well, we suppose the
Chronicle means that it "bIazed as bright
ly" as it did in November last. TO this
VIZ have no objection. 1t was "most
enthusiastic meeting" says the Chronicle.
Well now, we don't feel disposed TO con-
tradict the Chronicles assertion on the
subject; but one thing. we will say. that
if it was as the Chronicle says, an enthu-
siastic meeting. IFS members must have
been endued with an extra Quantity of ex.
hlera,ing gass. or else they must totally
have closed their eyes against retrospect
ofthe past. or a view Of the future. Speech
es were made too, on the occasion. Won
der if any enquiries, as in times of old.
were made about certain "obscure indI-
vidual." whose name we begin TO find out.
Is James K. Polk But to return The
Convention unanimously nominated, Thos.
D. Meares. Esq. Of this town,as the can
didate Of the party, for Congress, in this
district. and the Chronicle says the Wings
must try to elect him. We have no objec-
ton. Let them try.
Mr.. Meares will make as good run as
any Wing the Convention could have nom
mated, but he has too much good sense not
to know, that it would be only time and
toll throw n away to attempt snch thing,
of course we don't know, (for the Chro,a-
icle don't say but we presume that he will
not accept the nomination.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Recreant se,xcd

Some time since the Hon. ]. P. Hale
member of Congress from New Hamp-
shire, wrote long letter to his constilu-
ents. giving his views in opposition t, the
annexation of Texas. His constituents,
good Democrats, who love the Union and
who deem the acquisition Of Texas neces.
sary to its well being, have answered tina,
letter by nominating another good Demo
crat, Mr.. John Woodland 10 represent the m
IN Congress, and who will reflect their
views in the National Legislature. That's
the right spirit. Mr.. Hale has been serv.
ed exactly as he deserves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
From the Richmond (va) Times and cam,,
Northern Liberty to Free N..p'er.

Northern Liberty to Free Nexro.lss
A great fuss has been made in N.
ssaveholding States because South Cs.' Ioa'
has thought proper to adopt certain noi; ,Ul'aa
gulations. which she deems necessarv r.
own safety, and which deny to the free s.I be-
ed man the privileges extended 10 ci,,s sO0.
other States; and this discrimination Is Of
noInced Unconstitutional, although p'a
not one OF those States which has not inv
civil disabilities on the black, which. as c e.
principle lie concerned, is as much yiolsta
of the constitution as the act Of South C.''o%a
ma. AS very curious comment on the f,na
teal ebullition against South Carolin, s
state that there is petition before the ot w.
legislature, with very long list of signa,u,m.''
praying the Legislature to prevent the ime:'
grafton Of negroes and mulattoes in that Sa, a''
The memorial gives variety of reasons ~
making this application. and complains ih..
the uniform policy of Obio;r
discouraging the immigration of blacks. tS.a
are continually forcing themselves in. H.
&c. The memorialists then 90 on to ,.s
''they have done him no harm, and they mi.
seek like return, to insure which thew ~
that their thresholds shall be unvisited 6v 4.
presence; and this alike for his welfare !.
their own" The petitioners now ask M.
the blacks shall be Incorporated from buyiOs
or holding real estate, and that all conise,s:
made by them or with them shalt be null ana
void. The memoraIists tell us that the Law,
of Ohio exclude black man from bearO,
testimony when white man is party, eI.
clude their children from common schools.
and deny them other privileges Of citizenship,
This is all very proper for free State in III.
eyes Of the fanatics, but very improper IN s,
Carolina.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Fire on ship-board at Charleston.

From the Charleston papers we learn
that on the 2lst instant, a large ship lying
in that port whose name is the Lord FISH,
burton, laden with cotton, was discovered
to be on fire in the hold. under tire cabin.
How the fire commenced, was not under
stood. 1t was at length got under howev-
er, the ship and cargo being considerably
damaged. She was discharging in order
TO be hauled upon the dock for repairs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28

The Locofoco faction of the Virginia SEN
ate, being in the majority, have determined
not to 90 into an election for u. s. Senator at
this session, thus leaving the State nnrepre-
scented rather than that Wing should be
chosen. The Wing majority in the House of
Delegates is large enough to control the cleo
ton should one be gone into, hence the contu-
macy of the Senate faction.
The above we clip from the last Chro-
nicle, and to shew how unfair, not to say
worse of it, the paragraph is, we will
make, correct statement of how the mat
ter stands. Some time ago the wing
House Of Delegates, fixed day for going
into the election of United States Senator.
The Democratic Senate agreed 10 the pro-
position, but when the day arrived which
she wings themselves had fixed upon, they
backed out. because some members of
their party were absent. and consequently
they would be in minority on joint ball
lot. Subsequently the lower House fixed
upon the 18th instant. This time the Sc
nate didn't think proper to give its assent,
and postponed the matter indefinitely.
This can do no harm, but a great deal OF
good, for the Slate had proved herself To
he Democratic, by large majority in last
November, and had the Legislature gone
into an election, her citizens would have
been most assuredIy worse than not repre-
scented at all. And then the members for
the next Legislature are to be elected in
April next, so that the reference by the
Senate Of the matter to the people will give
them (the people) ar opportunity of send.
ing to the next session Of the Legislature.
delegates, instructed with a particular
view, 10 the election Of Senator. What
would have been the consequence, had the
State Senate gone into the election at the
present session? Why thai. old Virginia
as thorough going a Democratic State as
i'll the Union. wonId be for the next six
years misrepresented by Federal Sena
! tor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Delaware.

A public meeting of the citizens Of New
Castle, was held on the ll,h instant, at
which the name of James A. Bayard, Esq.
was recommended TO the President. James
K. Polk, (who is James X. Polk! whar
did he come from?) as a suitable person 10
fill the office of Attorney General of the
United States. Mr.. Bayard is native oI
Delaware. but has been for some time past
a citizen oil New York.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Discontinued.

In the Raleigh Register Of the 2lst inst.
we see card from The Editor of the OK
ford Mercury, (whig. stating that that pa
peris discontinued for want Of patronage.
In pace requicscm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Governors [ ounciI.

From the Raleigh papers we learn tina,
his Excellency, Gov. Graham. has called
a meeting of his council on the 5sh oil
March next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
The CALIFORNIA;.

The capture of SANTA ANNA has brought
to light another most fragrant and unequi-
vocal proof, of the aggrandlzing disposition
of JOIN, Bull, and has added another, to
the many evidences which are daily pres
sing upon us in almost every shape, Of the
settled policy Of England. to interfere with
the internal affairs of this continent. II
has been discovered that Santa Anna had
been negotiating treaty, for the cession Of
California, or New Mexico. to Great Bril-
tain, the consummation of which, was only
prevented by the fall Of the tyrant. Thus
it appears, that whilst the scheming and
crafty Cou,t of Saint James was enteav-
orlng, both by foul and by fair means, to
prevent the annexation of Texas to the
United States. itself was secretly engaged
in negotiations for the acquisition of ter
ritory on the Pacific, much more extensive
and valuable.
We only wish that the plot had been
discovered some months since; it would
have opened the eyes of those infatuated
American citizens, who still side with En-
gland on the Texas question. England
never makes move without some object
in view. The possession Of the Califor-
Mas, would have given her strong and a
permanent hold Immediately in the vicini-
ty Of the mouth of the Columbia River,
which she knew would be Of the greatest
importance to her, in the event of any diff
ficulty between the United States and her
self, about the Oregon territory. Every
day brings to light, SOME new and crgenl
reason, why the United States should act
promptly and firmly, both in regard to the
Texas and Oregon questions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Fourth of March.

This day will seen be here, and with it ter
inmates the Administration of JOHN TYLER.
He will go out, like the snuff of taliow cam
die, that leaves nothing behind, but an insuf-
ferable stench.-Raieigh Register.
The Register is much mistaken if he
thinks that Mr.. Tyler will 60 out OF office
like the snuff of tallow candle, leaving
nothing but a stencil behind him. MIR.
Tyler has conducted the administration OF
our Government with an ability q integrity
for which. it may be, that the present gene
ration will not give him the credit which
he deserves, at the hands of the American
people; but we tell the Register. that the
day is not far distant-indeed it is even
now dawning upon us-when the people
of this country, will regard the admins
traton of John Tyler as one of the best,
and ablest, under all the circumstances,
which this country has yet experienced.
and they will regard John Tyler himself,
with no other feelings, save those of grail
tude and respect. BY the Grmness, and
patriotism of John Tyler however, the
Register may remember an United States
Bank. was forever put ''out," leaving lit
teralIv nothing of either itself, or of the
Federal party, whose darling it was, but al
unsuferable sleach. as the Register ex-
presses it. The American people will dc
John Tyler ample justice. despite the lit
tie petty malevolence Of party feeling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
MIR. Dorr and the Rhode Island Contro
VefsV.

From an editorial in the Washington
Globe. of the 22nd instant, we learn that
writ Of error has been obtained from the
Supreme Court of the United States, d.
rected to the Supreme Court of Rhode Is
land, requiring the record to be sent up
10 the first named tribunal for examination.
The question before the Supreme Court
will be, whether the offence for which Mr..
Oorr is now incarcera,ed in Rhode Island,
TO wit: levying war against the authorities
of that State as alledged. is not treas on a.
gainst the United States. and not punish
able in State Court.
Another question is also pending before
the Supreme Court, which raises the d.
rect issue whether or not the people of
Rhode Island have right to remodel their
form Of Government, without the consent
of the Legislature. Mr.. Walker of Mis-.
sissippi, is engaged as senior counsel in
both cases.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28

- Brother Eccles of the Lincontop
Courier, wants to know if the Editor OF
The Journal. has any extra copies of the
Expose of the "rise and progress" of the
Editor Of the Independent. alias the Fat
Frar." No, we have not. When we penn
ed that article. every line and word of
which we could prove we determined to
wash our hands Of such dirty business and
have not thought once of it since. He
(the Fat Friar.) will die natural death
soon' at any rate. and we think it best TO
let nature take its course.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-02-28
Beauties in washington

A bachelor correspondent of the Bali
more Patriot, thus writes:-sWhen it is
fair and pleasant, our thorough flares pre-
sent scene of great animation and ele-
gance. The ladies appear in all their
fashionable finery, and their beauty and
smiles are enough to melt the heart of an
anchorite. AS they come from all quar-
tiers ofthe country. you have an opportu-
nifty, without walking more than square,
OF seeing every style and degree of beauty.
There you find the brunette from the South.
me more lair damsel from the North, and
the healthy and blooming maiden from the
lar west. It's impossible for the mos,
iastldious connoisseur of female charms
not 10 linda face TO suit his taste
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07
Scene i'm a school Room.

"First class in Philosophy come up
Icbabod, what are the properties OF heat?'
"The properties ofheat is to bake bread {,
bile water, cook meat, ahd"--
.Stop!-Next. What are the proper.
ties of heat?"
"The properties Of heat is to warm your
toes, when they gets cold, by holding 'em
to the fire, and SO forth"
Next, What are the properties of heat,
Solon!"
"The chief properties of heat is that ii
expands bodies, while cold contracts
them"
every good, Solon. Can you give an
example?"
"Yes sir. In summer, when it is hot,
the day is long; in winter when it is cold,
il gets to be very short"
go to the head, Solon; boys take your
the learned pedagogue was
lost in wonder, that so familiar an in
stance of illustration should have escaped
his phiIosophic mind.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07
Renting Houses.-Babies.

In our last W published an extract from
an exchange paper, on lie above subject,
which. we find, created some little ex.
element, as it was believed 10 refer to
Wheeling. Such was not the fact, though
instances OF similar character may have
occurred here, for ought we know. We
will relate here an ahecd ote we once read
of an old lady who had numerous PRO.
geny, in consequence Of which she was
unable to procure tenement such as she
wished. She at last took her children
to graveyard, one pleasant day, and IeaV'
ing them there, started out in search Of
a tenement, which she soon found, and In
reply TO tie oft repeated question, "liave
YOU any children!" she told them that all
her children were in the graveyard from
which they naturally inferred that th ey
were all dead, and SO let her the tenement.
After she had moved her furniture and got
possession, she brought them home, and
when the astonished landlord asked her
what she meant by thus deceivng hlm'
she said she had not deceived him, FOR she
left them there while she was gone to find
a tenement Whelling Argus
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07
Thunder in the Copper Regions.

1t is singular fact, that in the neigh
borhood of the Lake Superior Copper
Mines, in the Porcupine mountains, from
hill SIX miles from La Point, comes a
sound like repeated discharges of artille-
ry, which, on clear days, is heard distinct
ly. The Agent of the American Fur
Company once imagined the noise TO pro-
ceed from a schooner belonging TO the
Company, in distress, and sent boat to
the rescue. The porcupine mountains
are fifty miles from La Point. 1t is sup
posed there must be zinc and other met
ais incorporated in the copper, and closed
up in the mountains, which give out the
sounds. The indians have tradition
that this sound, with which they are famil-
lar, is the angry voice Of the Great Spir.
it, enraged that the copper should be dis
turbed; and for this reason, although fa-
miliar with locations of rich beds, they re-
fuse to reveal this knowledge.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07
A Pillar has Fallen!

We announce to our readers, with the
deepest grief, the untimely death Of
THOMAS DAVIS, Esq, the distinguish
ed editor of the Dublin Nation, the organ
Of the Young Democracy of Ireland. Al
though lie was very young, lie had alrea'
dy attained the proudest rank in the edi-
torial profession, being second TO none in
the world in point OF ability. He was the
unquailing champion of lreland's Inde-
pend bold and heroic, patriotic and
self sacrificing, yet gentle as woman, in
his affectionate tenderness; how deep the
blow which has been struck at freedoms
cause in his untimely death!
He was one of the noble band who open.
ly differed with O'Connell in his views Of
policy Upon the great Question of Irish
Emancipation; he vas the hue friend o.
liberty; all he aimed at was his country':
good his own interest was entirely for
gotten. His loss will be irreparable.
The funeral was celebrated with the
highest honors that could be paid. Johr
O'Connell delivered an eulogium upon his
distinguished character and the Lore
Mayor and City Corporation, the Repea
Society, the 's2 Club, with vast con
course of citizens, followed his remain
to their final resting place.--U, s
| Journal.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07
MISCELLAVY.

Recklessness.--In Connecticut river,
aboht two hundred miles from Long Is
land Sound, is a narrow of five yards On
ly, formed by two shelving mountains Of
solid rock. Through this chasm are con.
PEELED to pass all the waters which in he
time Of the foods bury the northern cele,
try 1t is a frightful passage Of about
Fohr hundred yards in length. No boat ],
or, as my author expresses it. mo living
creature was ever known to pass through
this narrow, except an Indian woman. y
This woman had undertaken TO cross the
river just above, and although she had the
god Bacchis by her side, yet Neptune
prevailed in spite OF their united efforts,
and the canoe was hurried down the
frightful. While this Indian woman was
thus hurrying TO certain destruction, as
she had every reason TO expect, she seiz-
cd upon her bottle Of rum, and did mol
take it from her mouth until the last DROP
was quanFed. She was marvellously pre-
served, and &as actually pick ed up sever
al miles below, floating in the canbe, still
quite drunk. When it was known wlfs'
she had done, and being asked how sh'
dared TO drink so much rum with the pros
pect of certain death before her, she an
swered that she knew it was too much fol
one time, but she was unwilling that an.
| of it should be lost.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07

y 05- Interesting relics have been dis
covered upon Bunker Hill. On Saturday
quite an excitement was producad by the
d discovery of several entire human skele-
tons, and on some careful seatch being
made, large number of other articles
were found, which at once identified the
spot as the depository of the remains OF
large number of those who fell in the me-
thorable battle Of the 18th June, l776.--
The skeletons were in IN Unusually sound
condition. On one The hair was found al
most entire, and in remarkable state
of preserta,ion Quite number of metal
buttons, numbering from 43 to 50, were
thrown up. These belonged TO the ene-
my, as they bear the number of several
of their regiments, and as ii iswell known
that none snch were worn by the Ameri-
cans. Knee buckles, musket balls and
copper coin, the latter being too much
corruded to discover their character or
dates, were also found. The place where
these relics were TO md, is supposed to
lave formed part of one OF the main in
trepchments at the time of the battles and
that the bodies were covered up where
thew fell, or were thrown 10 Immediately
alter the conflict.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1845-11-07
Friendship.

Lieutenant Montgomery had seen much
military service. However, the wars were
over, and he had nought to do but TO
lounge, as best he could, through life mp
co halfp He was one day taking his
ease at his tavern, when he observed
stranger, evidently foreigner, gazing IN
tently at him. The Lieutenant appeared
not to notice the intrusion, out shifted his
position. A short time and the stranger
shifted too, and still with an unblsnched
gaze he stared. This was too much for
Mon gomery, wlo rose and approached his
scrutinizing intruder,
"Do you know me9' inquired the lieu
tenant.
81 think 7 do" "answe ered the foreig ner,
who was Frenchman.
"Have we ever met before!" continued
Montgomery.
81 will not swear for Il, bu. il we have
and am almost sure we have" said the
stranger, "you have sabre cut, deer
one on your right wrist"
81 have" cried Montgomery, ttrnine
up his sieve, and displaying a very broad
and ugly scar. 81 didn't get this for moth
/ ing, for the brave fellow who made me :
present of it, repaid with cash across
1.-The skull"
j The Frenchman bent down his head
\ parted his hair with his hands, and said
! .You did; you may look at the receipt
The next moment they were in eac
! others arms; they became bosom friend
n for life.