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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
By His Excellency, WIN. A. GRAHAM, Cap
tain-General and COmmander-in-Chief of
the Militia of the State of North Carroll.
II POCLa.WATTO.N:

WHEREAS, under the PROVISIONS of the Act of
Congress, entitled Act providing for the prosecu-
ton of the existing War between the United States
and the Republic of Mexico, approved the 18th OF
May, instant, the President Of the United States
hath made rcquisltion on the State of North Car
Dina for regiment of Infantry Volunteers to
he 'enrolled and held in readiness for muster into
the service of the United States" the said Reg-
ments to comprise ten companies each consisting
of Captain, l First Lieut.. I'd Lieut., Ser
geants, 4 Corporals, Musicians, and "a Prl-
Yates.
And being fully assured that the citizen soldiers
of the State ready to meet this call to patriotic
duty with promptness and alacrity, do hereby
en- Join and solicit that 10 Companies of VoIun-
tcers each of the number and with the officers a.
foresald, be soon as practicable formed and
rolled, to the end that they may be returned to the
Secretary of War, as ready to be mustered into the
service Of the United States. No private or nom
commissioned officer can befeceived who is ap-
parently over Is or under l6 years of age, and
who is not in physical strength and vigor." Every
Company, when the requisite number is enrolled
will be entitled to elect the Company Officers; and
Field Officers will be appointed for the Regiment,
by the time Of the completion of the enrolment
AS socn as any Company may be completed AZ
above set forth, the Captain thereof will make re-
port to the Ad]utant General. If greater number
of Companies or men, shall be offered, than that
required, selection from those rendered will DO
made by lot. Early information is desired to be
communicated to the Adjutant General Of the pro-
gress of the enrolment and all Military Officers in
this State will cause this requisition to be made
known generally to those under their command.
that all who duly estimate the high honor of their
country and are inclined to rally around her BAN
ner in this crisis, may be afforded the opportunity
to volunteer their services.
Given under my hand, and attested with the
Great Seal of the State of North Carolina,
Il. s.. at the City of Raleigh, this 22d of MAY, A.
D. 1916, and of our Independence the 10th,
WILL. A. GRAHAM.
By His Excellcncy's Command,
WIN. HILL, Secretary of State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
NEW-HANOVER CANDIDATES.

The Democratic candidates, whose names
appear at the head Of our paper, will address
the people of New Hanover County at the
following places and on the following days:
Rocky Point, 29th May,
Holly Shelter, 3Oth /"
South Washington, LIST June,
Piney Woods, Cd {"
Long Creek, Sd
Moores' Creek, 4th
They will endeavor to visit the remaining
districts of the county, previous &c the day of
election. Captains Of the above districts, if
convenient, will confer favor on the candi-
dates by calling out their respective compa-
MES on the above stated days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29

We are heartily sick of hearing the surmis-
es and the spe culations which our Wing
friends indulge in, as to what England will
do, and what England will say, if we adopt
this or that line of policy in conducting our
foreign relations. There seems to be fever
ish anxiety to ascertain how far orr course
may please Great Britain. Will we never
get out of leading strings! Will we never
arrive at years of discretion, when we can
Judge for ourselves, and act for ourselves tool
Are we never to forget that we are no longer
dependencies of the British empire, but that
we are a free and independent confederation
Of sovereign States The Wings are threat
ening US, that if we cross the Rio Crande and
attempt to march towards the Mexican CAPT.
tai, that Great Britain will enter her solemn
protest against the proceeding. Well, let her,
if she chooses. Suppose she were to protest
against our remodeling the present tariff bill,
would we not laugh at her1 She has no
more right to protest against our crossing the
Rio Grande, than she would have to interfere
in one of our elections. This Federal clamor
is only an echo of the reasonable grumbIings
of the Hartford Convention. Besides, there
is no fear of England's interference. Her
statesmen have too much sense to embroil their
own country in war without some good reason,
and here none exists. However, if she is fool
enough, let her protest. This is our no
ton abont the matter. When the United
States has adopted a course and knows she
is right, we hope the day is past when the
protest of the whole world will make her alter
one lOta of its tenor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
RALEIGH, Nav Is, 1916

NALElGH, May 10, 1910.
JOSIAH o. WATSON, Chm'n, &c.
Mr. DEAR SIR: Your letter as Chairman of the
Democratic State Committee, announcing the
decision Of that Committee as between James
B. Shepard and myself, has been received i;
and although it calls not for reply, yet such
may not be considered (under all the circum-
stances) as obtrusive.
Prompted by an earnest desire TO avoid a'rup-
ture in our party, and to heal breach which
threatened the success of our principles, was
induced to submit to Mr.. Shepard the PROPOSE.
ton which has called your body together.
The Committee having now acted, and that
decision through you. being made known l
should be untrue TO the whole principles Of my
life, if | did not cheerfully acquiesce in the
nomination made. l have always been ready
to conform to the wishes of my party, when
fairly expressed. and now the more willingly
consent to the sacrifice required, from the con-
slderatIon that the post assigned me has been
given by those whose motives are unquestion
ed, and whose judgment had deliberately
invoked. Principles, and not men have hith.
erto been part of my political creed, mol
shall it be less so, when brought to bear a.
gainst my self.
In conclusion allow me to say sincerely
hope that nothing may arise on the part of oul
respective friends, which will have the leas
tendency to probe wound that ought to CT
catrize, or to awaken animosities that should
slumber; but on the contrary, the animatine
principle may be: "a long pull, strong pull
and pull altogether" Nothing short of thi:
can redeem the "Old North State'' from he
present political alliance, which | hold to b.
as unnatural to her position as it is inimica
to her interests.
Respectfully, your Oh t servant,
WALTER F. LEAR.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
will Democrats War with Dem
Ocr0fS1

This will be short article, but In 1t we
will speak plainly, and we respectfully ask
all our readers to peruse it calmly, and reflect
upon it seriously. We ask the question, will
Democrats war with Democrats! Is it pos
sble thai we cannotag amongst ourselves!
We learn that 10 some one or two counties in
this district, whose names We forbear to men
ton, at least for the present. there is likely to
be some difficulty in our own ranks. We
learn, with feelings of pain, that in these
counties where regular action has been taken
by the party, and where Democratic candl-
dates have been brought out by public meet
ings and conventions, that there is DISPOSE
ton on the part of some members of the party,
whose feelings, whims, prejudices and capri
ces, are not suited to 7, which prompts them
to embarrass party organization and endanger
success, by misguided, and in our opinion,
factious opposition. to the regular nominees of
the party. Is this right! Is it patriotic! Is
it in accordance with the doctrine of "every
thing for the cause, and nothing for men," IT.
the name OF H6dVeUs CdH IL Oe eApcCtSu Ildt
the views of each individual will be suited in
bringing out candidates And because the
candidates, regularly brought out by the party,
do not, in all respects, suit the notions of each
voter, must that voter kick up in the traces
and create divisions and discussions in the
party. Let us reflect that we are not voting
for men, but for principles, and let US not per-
NIT personal considerations to influence US in
our course. No cause can possibly be sue
cessfnl, unless there is cordial and harmo-
Nous action on the part of its supporters. Let
US, then, like "a band of brothers joined" re-
solve to fling from US, as we would some I'M
holy thing, that feeling which would prompt
US to sacrifice the best interests of our party
at the shrine of personal feeling. Let ns re-
fleet that we have a common enemy to fight,
and that that enemy is watching with Lynx
like eye every tender spot in our ranks, ready
to take the earliest and most decisive advan-
tage of it. We shall touch upon this subject
again, should circumstances render it neces-
sary.
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6 l principal musician,
2 chief bugiers. and
] 10 companies, for Reorganization of which q.
A company of infantry Tor rifemen) will con.
sist Of
captain,
l first lieutenant,
l second lieutenant,
sergeants
corporals,
musicians and
GA privates, established ny or Ter Of the Press,
d mt.
4 battalion of infantry Cor rifemen) will con.
sist Of
Field and staff officers.
| lieutenant colonel, or major,
l adiutant, Ga lieutanant of one of the GONNA.
MES, but not in addition
Non-commission staff
l sergeant major,
Quartermaster sergeant,
drum major, and
companies, for the organization of which See
above.
A regiment of infantry Cor rifemen) will con-
sist Of
Field and staff officers.
| colonel,
lieutenant colonel,
major,
adiutant Ga lieutenant of one of the compan
les, but not in addltion.)
None commissioned staff.
l sergeant major,
quartermaster sergeant,
principal musicians, and
10 companies, for the organization of which see
above.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
INSTRUMENTATION

We perceive by a despatch from Commo-
dore Connor, commanding the home squad
rem, dated "Off Brazos Santiago, 18th May"
and published in the Union of the Goth, that
he thinks the presence of the squadron at the
mouth Of the Rio Grande is no longer neces-
sary. After speaking of the brilliant victories
achieved by our army on the 9th and 9th in
stants. & the state of comparative security in
which our army now is, he concludes with the
following sentence:
"Ths event, (the victory of the 9th,) with
the arrival to-day of nearly one thousand VOL
unteers from New Orleans, has placed the ar
my in perfect security. 1t is my intention to
despatch such vessels Of the squadron as are
not in immediate want of water, to blockade
the Mexican ports-eavng the Lawrence TO
cruise in this neighborhood, for the protection
of the vessels engaged in furnishing the army
with supplies"
Terrible Iornado.-The beautiful village of
Grenada. in Miss, containing population OF
about 1900 souls, was visited on the 9Th inst,
by most terrible Tornado. 1t commenced
about o'clock in the afternoon, and swept
private houses, public edihces, and trees be-
fore it, as if they were but dry withered leaves
Of the forest. The amount Of property destroy.
ed, is considerable. The most disastrous part
of the affair, however. is the loss of human
! life. Some fifteen persons were killed, and a
great many more seriously injured.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
Chm'n Dem. State Committee
RALEIGH, May 18, 1916.

RALEIGH, May IS, 1916.
WALTER F. LEAK, Esq,
DEAR Sir: At Meeting of the Democratic
State Committee held this day, your name
and the name of Mr.. Shepard having been
again before that body, Mr.. Sheppard was du-
Iy nominated as the Democratic Candidate
respectful to yon, and part of my duty as
Chairman of Committee, to apprize you the
result.
With many wishes for your happiness and
welfare, am dear Sir, Truly yours,
JOSIAH o. WATSON,
Chm'n Dem. State Committee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29

We see from the New Orleans papers of
the 22d inst, that the Legislature of Louisi-
ana has appropriated 100000 more for the
purpose of raising and fitting out troops for
the Rio Grande. This is glorious.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29

Our readers will remember that the Demo
cratic State Central Committee were to take
final action on the conflicting claims of Mes
sts. Shepard and Leak, on Monday, the 18th
inst. Ia our last paper, we announced in
postscript, the res lit Of that final action. And
here We cannot refrain from congratnlating
the Democratic party on the propitlous ter
mination of the difficulty which has embarFas-
sed our ranks during the two past months.
Again we present to the enemy an nnbroken
front. Now we will march up to the contest
in one solid phalanx, bearing aloft the STAN
dard on which are inscribed our principles,
with full and confident faith, that it will
wave in triumph over the whole length and
breadth of our State ere the Sun of the first
Thursday in August shall have Como down in
the West. We say We have the fullest con-
fdence in the result; for we cannot believe
bot that the principles Of our party, when
known and understood by the people of North
Carolina, will meet with their cordial and
cheerful support. We believe that North
Carolina is this moment thoroughly Demo
cratic State, and that it only requires each and
every member of our party to 10 his duty in
order to demonstrate this fact 10 the world.
Did not the election in August last prove be-
yond shadow OF doubt, that the Democratic
party had majority in the popular voice of
the State? UndeniabIy it did. Has any
thing occurred since then to change this state
of things! On the contrary, every thing has
tended to increase our strength. The manner
in which the affairs of the Nation have been
conducted since the Democratic party have
! had control of the Administration has been so
happy and so glorious for the whole country,
that many who were hitherto blinded by par
ty prejudice, and deceived by Wing clamor,
have thrown off the shackles of Federalism
and are now openly and avowedly good sound
Democrats. From every part of the State too,
we are constantly receiving the most crafty
ing intelligence. The Democratic party are
bringing out their strongest men in the va
rious counties, very important point. Mr.
Shepard, our gallant leader, is canvasslng the
State thoroughly, and wherever he goes he
makes the most favourable impression. Eve
ry thing is going on bravely. We have the
very best prospects for success, if we we only
do our duty. Let MS forget past dIfferen
ces let us bury them in oblivion, and lie
US join heart and soul in furthering tht
common cause. Mr.. Leak, in his letter which
will be found below, gives US glorious exam
pie. Ina spirit of devoted patriotism, for which
he has our heartfelt thanks, he comes ont lik
3 man, and lays aside every personal conside
E ration and devotes himself to the party. Will
!, not his friends follow this glorious lead W
: know they will. Below we give, from tn
Raleigh Standard, the details of the actio
!; which the Central Committee took on tn
y 18th instant -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29
RALEIGH, May Is, 1916.
To the Democracy of North Carolina:

FELLow-CITIzENs At meeting of the De-
mocratic State Committee this day held, the
respective claims of Messrs. Leak and Shep.
ard having been again placed before that body,
on counting the votes JAMES B. Shepard, Esq.
of Wake, was duly nominated as the Demo
cratic Candidate for Governor Of North Caro-
lima; and as the organ Of that COMMITTEE,
hereby announce to you that result.
Permit me, fellow citizens, most respectful
ly to express the earnest hope, that all differ
ences of opinion, among ourselves as to men,
will be speedily buried and forgotten, and that
the Republicans of North Carolina, united
upon principles, will now move forward as one
body, and under one common banner, to the
achievement Of brilliant and glorious victory
Let the motto of the campaign be: "We CAN
and we WILLS
JOSIAH O. WATSON,
Chm'n Dem. State Committee.
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LATEST FROM THE ARMY.

leans dates up to the 22d inst. The only intelli'
gence which we find is the arrival of the Alabama,
which left Brazos Santiago on the evening of the
10th inst. We give the intelligence as we find
it in the New Orleans Bulletin of the 22d inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29

The Thermometer has been standing at 90 and
% in the shade, during the present week,--Hot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29

Let the slandered take comfort-it is only
at fruit trees that thieves throw stcnes,
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How ought the War TO be Con-
Quoted

vidua, and that some of our readers may think
that we are meddlng with matters entirely
beyond our depth, in taking upon us to give
an answer to the above question. But every
one has a right, in this country, at least, to-
form his own opinions on all subjects of pub
lie interest, yea, and to express them too, so
here goes for ours.
Never did fathe. Shakespeare pen more
sensible piece of advice, than what is contain
ed in the following lines
beware
Of entrance to quarrel: but being in,
Bear it that the opposer may beware of thee"
Most certainly the advice contained in the
first clause of the sentence has been most per-
tinaciously and strictly adopted and acted up
on by the United States, in her relations with
Mexico. Never did any nation exhibit a
stronger disposition to avoid the last die re-.
sort, than has the United States of America.
But the die is now cast. We have entered
upon the quarrel, and it is equally our policy
and our duty to follow up the admonition con-
veyed in the last clause, 10 the very letter.
The sword is drawn, let the scabbard be thrown
away. We have borne with SO much at the
hands of Mexico, that we really believe she
has mistaken our magnanimity for weakness
vince her Of her error. 1t is not enough that
we have driven Arista beyond the Rio Grande
We must carry the war into Africa and shew
Mexico that if we are not easily provoked to
extreme measures, when We are once aroused
we have both the means and the disposition
to prosecute these measures with vigor and
effect. We think it would be the wisest pol
icy, as we'll for Mexico as the United States
for the latter to bring the war to speedy AMI
a successful close at once. We 60 then fol-
, the Presidents calling into requisitlon the
> whole Of the ample means which Congress
i, has placed at his disposal, if necessary, ant
for the ending of the war in one campaign
In the end, this course will save the country
both money and blood. 1t will have anothe
good effect. 1t will bring Mexico to her sen
ses. 1t will enable us to settle matters will
l., her at once, and in way advantageous TO tn
= United States. Besides, at a moment lik
the present, when we have controversy wit
. Great Britain, it is of the very first importanc
that the war On our Southern frontier shout
- be brought to speedy close. Our voice
:, then, is for the most vigorous prosecution c
. the war. Let an army of forty Or fifty thou
:. sand men be as speedily as possible concer
trated on the banks Of the Rio Grande, and le
g this army invade Mexico. Let her. feel on
power on her own SOIL and let us not sheat
> the sword till we dictate the terms of peac
within the walls of her capital. Such. W
think, is the only course for our governmet
!. to pursue, and this course, we feel confiden
u will meet with the appreciation of the peop!
,r of the United States. What says the reader
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A wag being called upon to, translate the
following Latin sentence, Fakus an unt,
fabus in omnibus rendered it thus-" He
thas will lie in suIky, will lie in an omni-
bue." That's preeocious boy, and he may
Taass our hat
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-29

1t was said that an apparent apathy as re.
CARDS the state OF affairs on the Rio Grande,
prevailed in Texas, on the arrival of the intel.
ligcnce that the Mexicans had crossed that
river. This was commented upon in depre-
catory manner by some of the New Orleans
edtors. We see in the Picayune the follow
ing reasons assigned for this state of things,
by Texan correspondent of that paper. The
writer says that when the news arrived in
Houston that Gen. Taylor was partially sur
rounded, and that the Mexicans were on on
soil, the Texans would not credit it. as they
had been so often hoaxed before by rumors Of
Mexican invasion. Besides, said the Texans,
even suppose it to be true, Gen. Taylor has
three thousand troops, and he can easily whip
ten thousand Msxicans, and if necessary, he
can use up rs, COO, SO thai. there is no danger
This is the way they chat in Texas, and they
ought to know something about the matter
there.
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rice until further orders.
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