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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

PUBLIC SENTIMENTAL fortnight having
now elapsed since the Baltimore Convention
selected the names of CAss and BUTLER, as
the candidates of the democratic party of the
Union, for the two highest offices in the gift
of the people of America, we have now an
opportunity Of Judging the manner in which
the nominations have been received in the
different sections of the country
Thus far, the democratic press of the North
and the South of the East and of the West,
has responded most heartily to the names of
CAss and BUTLER, always saving and excep-
ting the people of South Carolina and the
g Barnburners of New York. Indeed we do
moi know that the democratic party has had
in the field, since the days of Gen. Jackson,
any ticket that aroused such spirit of enthu-
sIasm in the democratic ranks, as the one pre-
sented by the late National Convention. Our
exchanges from all parts of the country re-
sPond gloriously; and all seem TO think that
the election of Gen. CAss is matter OF abso
lutte certainty.
In our own section of North Carolina, we
have had an opportunity of nterchanging sem
timeDts with number of our fellow-demo-
Gratis. and thus far, we have not seen one who
is not highly pleased with the ticket.
Our opponents too, SO far as we have heard
them express themselves, admit that it is a
strong ticket, and will compel them 10 ''get
Up early and 90 to he'd iata'' to beat it.
At present, the political horizon, SO far as
we, the Democrats, are concerned, is peculiar
~ bright and fattering We have tide and
wind with US, and it certainly will be our
own fault if We do not triumph.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

SIX Runs Posi- OFF1cE.-We have received
a note from Mr. CALwELL, P. NJ at this Of
fee, stating that the papers for that Office did
not arrive there last week. We regret this
much. They certainly were sent, every one
OF them, from our Office. Where they went,
we know not. The package was properly
made up and directed, and particularly endor-
sed, "By the way OF Strickland's Depot
Should they not go regularly this week, we
will thank the P. NJ to inform US, and we
will loose no means to find out where the fault
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

NEw-YoRK.-We are pleased to see that
the General Democratic Committee of the city
and county of New-York, at its regular meet
ing, expressly called to take into considera-
ton the course of the Utica delegation-in-
deed TO respond to the Barn burners NANTES
to, adopted a resolution responding, in the
most cordial terms, to the nomination of CAss
and BUTLER. by vote of "a TO ia two
thirds vote This looks well.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

Er-President Yam Buren, "A dispatch from
Albany to the New York Herald says that
FIX President Van Buren, has privately avow-
ed his intention TO oppose the election of Gen.
Cass to the Observation-Disclosures Sun.
We cannot believe this. nor will we, until
we have the clearest testimony on the subject
We cannot believe that MARTIN VAN buren,.
who has been so honored by the achole democ-
racy, would league himself with faction a.
gainst the avhole party. Besides, we cannot
suppose that Mr. VAN buren,, occupying the
position he does, would now take part Ill a
Presidential election
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

The Republic Of Venice to the Republic of
Amerlca.-The following is a copy of the ad-
dress to the United States of America, put
forth by the Republic of Venice:
To the United States of America-
BY his spontaneous congratulations, the
consul CIV. A. Sparks, Esq, of South Carroll
na,) of your republic, FASTENED to salute the
day of our regeneration, and we have received
them as one of the most happy of augures.-
The citizen of one Italian republic first discov-
cred that land to which the citizens of anoth-
er Italian republic gave mis- name, as if to
stamp 1t with the seal of greatness The
ocean divides US, but we are united by the
bonds of sympathy; and liberty, like the cleo
trio current traversing the seas, will bring us
your examples, and maintain the communion
of thought and feeling, which is far more pre-
cious than that of interest. We have much
TO learn from you, and though your elders in
civilization, we blush not to acknowledge it.
We have no other ambition than to live in the
enjoyment of peace and liberty, to recover the
| heritage of our ancestors, and 10 contribute, in
some degree, by our efforts. also to the infinite
development of the human mind
| By the Provisional Government of the Re.
public of Venice.
MANN, President
ToMMAsEo, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
| ZENNARI, Secretary
! Venice, March IS, 1913.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

Hon Thos Corwin has written letter re-
itarating his former determination not to be
considered candidate before the Wing Con-
venton.-BaH Sun.
What sensible man is Tom CoRwIN -
Wonder how many States he could carry-es
pecially if the volunteers get home before the
election
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

1-The Weldon Herald, Of the 1st inst, con-
tains the proceedings of public meeting OF the
citizens of that place and vicinity, in reference
to the arrest of Mr. Peterson, Mail Agent be-
tween Richmond and Weldon, on the suspicion
of committing depredatlons on money letters
passing through his hands. The Journal is
requested to publish the report of the meeting.
We would do so with pleasure if our limits
were not so restricted, Suffice it to say that
the whole investigation has turned out not on
ly in the complete acquttal of Mr. Peterson,
but in the dissipation of even the slightest sus-
picion. Mr.. Johnson, the Post Master Gene
RAIL- has written him note, in which he moi
only requests him 10 remain in the service, bu
expresses great pleasure, as one of Mr.. Peter
sons friends, that the investigation has turned
out in his complete exculpaton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

Enormous Losses Of the Rothchlds. The
Paris correspondent of London paper states
that Mr. Jas Rothschiias' losses, BY the late
revolutions in Europe, al trco hundred millions
of francs From this we may judge of the enor-
nous fortune and credit possessed by these
bankers; for, Notwithstanding their losses,
they have not failed in any of their engage
ments.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

H-Gen'l Wallace has been elected from the
Pinckney Congressional District, S. c., to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death OF the
Hon. j. A. Black.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

LOWER BLACK RIVER DISTRICT We pub
fish, in another place, the proceedings of the
meeting held in Lower Black River District,
and take the occasion to say, that the Demo
Gratis of that District, have adopted, according
to our notion of such matters, the proper Dem
ocratic course. They have preference; but
if they cannot get their choice without produ
cling a split in the party, then they instruct
their delegates to vote for any good and true
man, who may be able to unite the whole par
ty. This is the right spirit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

G-We give in this weeks paper the cores
pondence between the Committee and Genera
Cass. We call particular attention to Cen
Cass's Ietter OF acceptance. 1t is all that bis
warmest admirers could desire Like Mr.
Polk. he will not be candidate for re-elec-
ton. 1t will also be seen that General Cass
gives his hearty and cordial assent to the res
olutions adopted by the Baltimore Convention
The readers of the Journal would do well &C
keep these letters by them. They will have
reason, most likely, to refer TO them frequent
ly during the campaign.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

DEMOCRATIC MEETING On Friday evening
laSt' large meeting of the Democrats of the
wilmington precinct was held at the Court
house when Owen Holmes. Esq. presided,
and John 5. James and Stephen D. Wallace,
acted as Secretaries. The meeting appointed
William Anderson, Miles Costin, Hiram R.
Nixon, and David Fulton, Delegates 10 tho
County Convention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

g1-At a meeting held at Snithville, in
Brunswick county, on Monday last, Dr. F. ]
HILL SAMUEL LANGDoN, Rev. Mr.. TURREN.
TINE' }. H. PRITcHETr, J. +. GRIsT, and Jos
GREEN. were appointed delegates 10 represen
Brunswick county in the Internal Improve.
ment Convention. which is to meet in Pitts
boro on the 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

THE FEDERAL CoNvENTIoN.-We have no
accounts from the Philadelphia Convention,
which met on Wednesday, as yet. Before
onr next, of course, we will know who our
opponents are to fight under. We think that
ether General Taylor, or John Crittenden, of
Kentucky, will be the nominee OF the Feds.
We will see
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

G5-Gen. CAss arrived at Baltimore on Mon.
day last, on his way from Washington to his
home. He was enthusiastically received by
the Democracy of the city. lie started on The
following morning for Philadelphia
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

W-lhe paragraph which appeared in the
Chronicle OF Wednesday last. is OF such cha
racter, and comes from such source, that the
Editor OF this paper, from reasons which we
presume are we'll understood in the communi-
ty, cannot do otherwise than pass 1t over in
silent contempt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

lHE IELEGRAPH.-We are pleased to see
from an editorial in the Charleston Courier OF
some days ago, and from letter from Mr..
FRENCH inc manager of the great Southern
line of Telegraph, that renewed exe.tions are
being made to obviate the delays and misman-
agement which has thus far been so iniurlous
to the system OF telegraphing, in public est
nation
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

Judge Douglas, Senator from Illinois, pass
ed through this City on Thursday last, on his
way South, his presence having been render
ed necessary in that quarter By the death OF
his father-in law, Col Martin, of Rock ingham
nddrd. last Wednesdnn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

FENNsYLvANIA.-The old Keystone is re-
spending TO the nomination in gallant style.
The Lancaster Intelligencer, the organ of Mr..
Buchanan, comes out in the warmest terms
for Cass and Butler. On the LIST instant, the
Democracy of Philadelphia held mass meet
ing in independence Square. to ratity the NOM
nation, which was one of the largest and most
enthusiastic meetings ever held in that sober
city. The greatest confidence in the success
oil the ticket was EXPRESSED.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

Court OF INQUIRY.-The Court of Inquiry
has resumed its labours at Frederick. Mary
land Gems. Scott, Pillow. &C., are in atten.
dance
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

The Baltimore Sun of Wednesday morning
says that another letter from Gen. Taylor has
been made public, dated April oath, in which
the old hero says, nearly in so many words.
that he will abide the decision of the Conven
ton, The Sun adds, that no doubt letter
will be produced at the Convention, from Gen
Taylor, explicit and satisfactory on this point
If the General is not nominated, it will moi
be his fault
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
OI
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the citizens
of Lower Black River District took place at
the residence of VIM. Woodcock, Esq, on
Saturday, the Sd inst On motion of David
Jones, James P. Moore, Esq, was called to
the Chair, and MesSrs. James F. Simpson and
James McDutfee, appointed Secretaries.
The Chairman explained the object of the
meeting in a brief but pertinent manner.
On motion of David Jones, the Chairman
appointed the following gentlemen delegates
to the County Convention, 10 be held in VIII
mlngton on Tuesday Of June County Court
DR.. James T. Simpson, and James McDuffee
Esq; and VIM Woodcock and Thos Rocks.
as alternate delegates.
On motion of David Jones,
ResolUed, That the delegates from Lower
Black River District are hereby instructed to
present the name of VIM. S. Ashe as our can
dIdate for the Senate, and the names of Messrs
ThOs. II. Williams and John McAuslan for
the House OF Commons, as republicans worth Y
OF the favorable consideration of the DemOcra-
cy of New Hanover County, in Convention
assembled, as being well qualified to discharge
the duties of Representatives in our State Lee
glsIatnre; and they are further instructed
should the name of their much respected fell
Iow-citizen, John McAusIan, have the tenden
cy to impair the strength of the Democratic
party, or to produce the least discord in the
Convention or in the Democratic ranks thro'-
out the County, they are hereby instructed to
withdraw the name of Mr. McAusan, and tc
vote for some sterling Democrat acceptable tc
the party, and upon whom they can cordially
unite.
On motion of Thomas Rocks,
RESOLVED, That the thanks Of this meeting
be rendered the Chairman and Secretaries foI
the able manner in which they have dischar.
ged their respective duties.
On motion of David Jones,
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Wilmington Journal
On motion Of David Jones, the meeting ad.
journed. JAS. P. MOORE, Chm.
JAMES F SIMPSON Secretaries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

WHAT WILL THE WHIGs DO ?-Some weeks
ago, we put some three or four plain questions
TO the Wing press of North Carolina, with re-
gard t. the position they now occupy on GER
tain great questions of domestic policy thai
once formed the pillars Of their political edi
fee. We have not received any answer
Since then, and very recently, the onl y ques-
ton which they seemed willing to put in is
sue-the Mexican War, and matters german
thereto-has lost much of its force, as we
think. Peace between the two republics has
been restored. Where now will the Wings
get anything TO talk about The war is at an
end. This has been the only point of attack
for the last year and half. Long ago they
have abandoned all the old issues. They do
not now dare advocate a National Bank. They
have no idea of attacking the Democratic Ia
riff of 1916. They never now breach the dis
trbution scheme In fact, they have no is
sue beyond the Mexican war; and now that
peace has been made, we do not know what
they will do We almost pity them. May be
the Philadelphia Convention may do some
thing for them in the way of manufacturing a
creed. For one we hope so. We would much
like, by some means, to know what they
want, or what they advocate. We know of
no issue which the Federal papers of North
Carolina have presented TO the people during
the past two years, with the single exception
of opposition TO the Mexican war. This being
knocked from under their feet, we do not know
what they will do. Their situation is really
desperate and if the Philadelphia Convention,
as we said before, does not do something for
them, we do not know what they will come
TO. What do you want, gentIemen'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
Correspondence OF the Committee and
General Cass.
Letter to General Cas-
.BALTIMoRE, May %, le4s

.BALrIMoRE, May %, ls4s.
DEAR SIR. You are doubtless apprized of the
fact that National Convention OF republican del
egates from the various portions OF the Union as
sembled in this city on the 22d inst, for the pur-
pose of selecting candidates for the two highest
executive offices Of the United States. We are
gratfed in having it in our power to inform you
that the Convention, with grea. unaninitv, agreed
10 present your name TO the country for the Office
of President, and requested US to communicate to
Won this nomination, and solicit your acceptance.
In performing this duty, which we do with great
pleasure it is proper that the resolutions adopted
Inv the Conve ntion and contrasting the principles
nnon which they believe the government ought 10
he administered; should be laid before you. These
constitute a platform broad enough for all true
democrats to stand upon, and narrow enough 10
exclude all those who may be opposed to the great
principles of the democratic party. That these
PRINCIPLES will meet with your cordial assent ant
support and be illustrated in your administration
if called 10 this high office by your country W.
do not for moment doubt but feel assured. tina
whilst YOU exercise fobearance with frmrfess, yot
will not fail to exert your faculties to maintain TIT
Drinciples and Just compromises of the constitution
in spirit of moderation and brotherly love, so vi
tally essential to the perpe!uty of the Union ant
the prosperity and happiness Of our common coun
try. We offer you our sincere congratulation
upon this distinguished mark of the public conf
dence aud are with sentiments of high esteem
and regard, dear Sir,
| Vonr friends and obetIitnt servants
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
W1Lm1xerox, No. Ca June 7th, 4

W1LM1xGroN, No. Ca June 7th, 4s.
GENTLEMEN Your communication in which,
as Committees from the Citizens and Military.
you do me the honor TO request that will deliv-
er an address upon the approaching anniversary
of Independence. has heon received.
Though enjoying but little leisure to devote to
literary pursuits, and distressing much my ability
to do justice to the occasion, yet do not feel at
llbertv decline this exhibition of your Partially
Allow me. gentlemen, to tender to you my ac-
acknowledgements for the kind manner in which
your request was mads.
I'm esteem, remain respectfully.
Your obedIent servant,
ELI w. HALL.
To Col. Rankin, 1t. Col McRae, Mai. Walker,
Capt. Howard, Lieut.. Yopp, and T. Burr, IT,,
Committee.
o-The Town papers are requested 10 copy
the above proceedings
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
our friends aud obedient servants.
A STCV
President National Conventlo

FTeSlUtnI
Rob't Dunlap, of Me-, II Steele, of N. H.,
Chester w Chaplin of Mass. Ira Davis, of VT, b
B Thurston, of r. l.. Isaac Toucey, of Conn. G
D Wall, of N. j., G Jones, of Penn, Raj
ney, of Ark. G NJ Bowers, of Mo-. MrDon-
aid, of Ga. A Winston, of IA, McGehee,
of Fa., Powhatan Ellis, of Miss, r w English,
of ILL.,. c G English, of Ia. Larwell, of Ohio.
Thos Rusk. of Texas Austin E Wing. of Mich,
Solo W Downs of La, Thomas Martin. of Tenn.
l. aundcrs, Of KY, James Clarke, of Iowa, p
Helfensein, of Wis. Davis. of Del, B G
Howard, of Md, Ed P Scott, of Va, w Ed
wards of n. c., j VI Commander, of 2. G.
To Gen. LEWIS CAss, Washington City.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

EM1GRATIoN-The Unions New York cor
respondent, writing from that place under date
of June ID, says
Nearly 300 immigrants arrived in this
city yesterday swelling the entire immigra'
ton for the week nearly TO 10000. 1t is not
too much to assume that these immigrants
brought with them, on all average, in specie,
$3.50 a head or about S2,5OO,OOO in the
whoe-much more than the amount substrac-
ted by the foreign demand
Few, indeed, have any correct idea of the
amount of gold and silver that is annually
brought into the United States by emigrants
There is not much, we admit, brought by those
coming from the British Isles; even they bring
some. But all the German emigrants bring
some specie.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

AT meeting of the joint Committee, held
on the same evening, Mr.. ELI HALL was Sc
Iected to deliver the Grafton on the next 4th
of July, and Capt. WIN. c. Howard, was ap-
pointed Marshal of the day.
The correspondence between the Committee
and Mr. HALL, is published below, from which
it will be seen that he (Mr. HALL) complies
with the request of the Committee:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
W1In1SGrox, ". c., 9th June. 1s4s.

WIIMINGrox, ". c., 9th June. 1s4s.
DEAR SIR At a meeting of the Citizens and
Military, held in the Courthouse this evening,
the undersigned were appointed Committees to
make arrangements for the celebration of the ap-
preaching anniversary of independence. In fur
therance oftheir design, they induget the hope that
you will favor them with an address Upon the &C.
casion. We are, respectfully, &C.,
RoBT. G.. RANKIN,
Col Cong. 3Oth Reg't. N. M,
JNO. McRAE, jr., 1t. Col. 3Oth Reg,
JNo. WALKEn,jr, Maj. Brig. Inspector,
w. C. HowARD, Capt. Com'd. Claren-
don Horse Guards,
w. J. YoPP, 1t. Lower Div. w. NJ,
T.BURR, jr., on behalf of Citizens Com.
Ell w. HALL, ESQ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

For the journal.
In accordance with previous notice. the
military of the town of Wilmington assembled
at the Court House, on the evening of the 9th
inst, for the purpose of making arrangements
for the proper celebration of the approaching
anniversary of American Independence, when
COL JAS. T. MILLER was called 10 the Chair,
and Col RoBT. G. RANKIN, appointed Secre-
tary.
On motion OF Brig Gen. L. H. Marsteller,
Committee consisting of Col. Rankin, Lieut..
Col. McRae, Major Walker, Capt. VIM. c.
Howard, and 1t. Yopp, was appointed 10
make all necessary arrangements on behalf
of the military OF the town of Wilmington, for
a suitable celebration of the ensuing 4th OF
July. Col JAMES T. MILLER, Chm.
Col. R. G. RANKIN, SecY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

MEETING IN CHARLEsToN.-TheC Charles
ton Courier of Wednesday morning, contains
the proceedings of meeting held there on Inc
previous evening, to take into consideration tic
The action ofahe Baltimore Convention. The
gist of these proceedings may be summed up
in few words The meeting dlsapproVes OF
all National Conventions, and particularly OF
the late Baltimore OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the Alabama resolutions, and compliments MIR
Yancey, of Alabama, who made speech on
the occasion. A resolution nominating Gen
TAYLOR as the candidate for the Presidency Of
the Democrats of Charleston, was laid on the
table almost unanimously.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
QUERETARO, May 10, 1874

1t was quarter-past six o'clock in the evening
that the Treaty was approved of, by ffty-one
votes to thiryfive. The last speaker were Senior
Rosa. the Minister, gentleman named Aguitar,
the latter in opposition.
My friends, all has terminated happily. AS
the Government Express leaves this city Tonight
at II o'clock, | have decided on sending off yours
also. in order that you may be the more speedily
put in possession Of this favorable news.
1t was confidently expected that the Treaty
would pass the Senate Oh Monday, the I'D uIt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09

At meeting of the citizens OF Wilmington,
held at the same place, and on the same eve
ming, and Immediately after the above procee-
dings were had, the Magistrate of Police was
called tn the Chair, and W. ] Yopp, appoint
ed Secretary.
On motion, a Committee consisting OF T.
Burr, Jr, R. H. Cowan, A. Martin, George
Davis, and Alfred Bryant, was appointed to
act in conjunction with the military Commit
tee appointed above, to make all necessary
arrangements for due celebration of the ap-
preaching anniversary of American Indepen-
dence
On motion, the Commissioners of the town
were requested to make the necessary appropri-
alton to defray al expenses attending the oc-
casion. JAS. T, MILLER. Mag't Police
w. J. YoPP, Sec.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-09
Friday. June 3, IsAs.

Democratic Republican Nominations.