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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

W-The writer of the paragraph in the last
Commercial, headed CAss VS. WASHINGTON, is
certainly entitled to leather medal. OF all
the specimens of verdancy we have ever met
with, that paragraph is certainly entitled to
the first rank
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25
North CAROLINA ELEcT1oN-.Tur~ RI.

NORTH CAROLINA ELEcT1oN--THE Re.
sULr.-Until we get the official vote for Gov
ernor, and the corrected list of the members
elect of the Legislature, we do not think it ne
cessary to cucumber our columns with the ia
bic which we published in the last two num-
bers. From the Raleigh Standard of Wednes-
day morning, we clip the following statement
of the result, which we know TO be as cor
rect as can be made up until after the
official statement appears. 1t will be seen
that the vote cast is very heavy one. We
think, indeed. We know, the official vote will
shew that Col. Reid has received the largest
vote ever cast for any Democrat in North Car
DINA -
GOVERNOR AND LEGIsLAruRE.-Theo official
vote for Governor is net yet in, and will not be
probably under two or three weeks. All the Coun.
ties, however, have been heard from, and we give
the following as the unofficial result
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

BENTON ON KEARNEY-The celebrated
court martial, for the trial of 1t. Col Fremont,
must be fresh in the recollection of the reader.
Gen'l Kearney was the prosecutor, and 1t. Col.
Fremont the accused, and Col Benton the
counsel and father-in-law of the latter. Du-
ring the last days of the session of Congress
Just closed, Gent Kearney's nomination was
before the Senate for confirmation in executive
session. Mr.. Benton opposed it in a most
powerful speech. in the delivery Of which, it
is said, he was occupied a whole week.
This speech is now being published in the
National Intelligencer. We have not read it,
but learn that cold Bullion,'' as he is called,
is particularly severe upon Gen'l Kearney, and
Ma or Graham, who was a member of the
court that tried Fremont. We clip the fol-
lowing paragraph in reference to this affair
from the Washington correspondent OF the Phi
ladelpha Ledger:
"Mr. Bcnton's speech on that subject lasted 10
all l hours, and took Mr.. Benton little better
than week to deliver it. If printed in e1tenso it
Will probably fill from 10 to 20 pages OF the In
telIigencer. Mr.. Benton takes the ground that
the injunction of secrecy restraints Senators only
from divulging or publishing what other Senators
say, and not what themselves choose to admit be-
fore the public. A Senator may make state
ment in confidence to the Senate, which it would
be highly dishonoratIe in another to reveal but if
himself choose to assume the responsibility, he
may give those against whom he may have spo.
ken chance Of defending themselves. This view
seems to be so remarkable that hardly think an
attempt will be made TO contradict it. Mr.. Ben
IN, in his speech in the Senate, has been unmer-
ciful in regard to Gen. Keamey and Major Ora
ham, and it is believed that the latter gentleman
will not calmly submit to the castgation. So we
shall have more combats or arrests within given
time 70
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

W-The California Star says that it has in
formation that quite number of Chinese have
''"ue arrangements TO emigrate to California,
anu 'iiSt 'hey may soon be expected. Indeed
it says that already some OF the "Celes,iaIs ,,
have made their appearance
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

YUcATAN.-We are really rejoiced to learn
from recent advices from Campeachy, that the
whites are regaining their ground against the
Indians in this State. Several of the towns
taken by the Indians have been recaptured by
the whites, and the savages have been whip
ped in several engagements.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

CAss AND BUTLER BEETs.-We have recei-
we'd from our friend, Mr., Richard NJ Ro,r
deaux' of Rocky Point, in this County, two of
the largest and finest looking Beets we have
ever seen in North Carolina or elsewhere; the
largest weighing 164, and the smallest his
Mr. Bordeaux, in the note that accompanies
them, says they are out-and out CaSs and But
Ter Beets-that no other kind will flourish a.
bout Rocky Point. Mr. Bordeaux will &C.
cePt our best thanks Tor his courtesy. In re-
turn we shall take especial pains to send him
the earliest intelligence of the triumphant cleo
ton of Cass and Butler, of which event we
entertain no more doubt than that we shall re.
gale ourself on slice OF this mammoth Beet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

Mr.: Adams and Gen. 1ayOr.-The North
carolina heStSter contains letter from the Hon.
Thomas l.. Clingman' in which be states that the
late John Quincy Adams was favorable to the
nomination aid electioh of Gen. Taylor. Strange
ly enough, Mr.. Clingman publishes this letter as
an argument for his support by Southern men,
Charleston Mercury.
Not so very strange, if the Mercury will
recollect that the said Hon. Thomas L. Cling
man is the only Southern member who obtain
ed notoriety by voting with John Quincy AID.
ans for the abolition of the celebrated 21st
rule-that against The reception of abolition
petitions in the House OF Representatives.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

MEXICO The Government of Herrera has
completely put down all revolutionary at
tempts; and appearances now are that this
unhappy country will, for season at least,
enjoy some peace
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

Honor TO THE VOLUNTEERS The citizens
of Raleigh gave public dinner on Saturday
last to the returned officers and soldiers OF the
Wake County Volunteers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

0G-We learn from the Tarboro' Press OF
Saturday last, that on the previous Thursday
the citizens of Edgecombe County gave to
their returned Volunteers sumptuous public
entertainment. in the shane of a dinner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

MEXICo.-Recent dates from Mexico in
form US that Paroles has put forth another
Pronunciamento at MazatIan. The present
object OF this man seems to be, to get his hands
upon million and half of dollars that was
expected TO arrive at Mazatlan. Government
had sent troops to suppress the revolt. Pa
rades is still concealed. By the way, what
has become of all the fuss and farago about
Gen. Shields and the Republic of the Sierra
Madre? can some of our federal colemporanes
who had recently so much TO say about 1t In
form US?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

Hon. EDMUND BURKE The reader will
recolIect that series of grave charges was
preferred against the able Commissioner of
Patents by man named Clinton. A Commit
tee OF the House of Representatives was ap-
pointed to investigate these charges. They
have done so. and in their report entirely ex-
Onerates Mr., Burke from ca ch and every one
Of them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

0a-Our Duplin friend will see that we pub
lish an obituary notice OF Col. HILL which
was in tvpe before his reached our office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

GA SoUTHRoN."-The communication over
this signature did not reach US in time Tor IN
sertion this week 1t will appear next week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

W-Mr Polk has gone to the BedioIO,
Springs, and Mr. WALKER, Secretary Oh
Treasury, to Rockaway, for few days "
Taxation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25
GEN. TAyLoR's PopuLAR1rY-HIs AvA1LA

GEN TAYLoR's PoPULARITY-HIs AvAILh-
B1L1rY.-We presume there is no Wing OF
candor who will not readily admit that the
sole ground upon which Gen. Taylor was
nominated by the Philadelphia Convention as
the Wing candidate for the Presidency, was
that of his supposed availability. Nothing
but a thorough conviction that success was
hopeless in the event of any one OF the dIstln-
guished Wigs of the Union being the leader
in the contest, could possibly have induced
those who met in Philadelphia to nominate
man in whose abilities & principles, as Wings,
they could not have much faith. We say,
and we venture that there is no sensible Wing
who will gainsay us, that at Philadelphia ev-
cry thing, old, long cherished principles, time
honored leaders, in word, every thing that
was dear to the Wing party, was sacrificed on
the altar Of availability, in the nomination OF
Gen. Taylor. Those who assembled in the
Chinese Museum, made large calculations on
the popularity of ''Old lack Let US now
examine for a moment in what manner these
calculations have thus far been realized. Has
the nomination Of Gen. Taylor brought to the
Wing party any accession of strength? Let
the result of the State Elections that have
come off since his nomination, answer this
question. North Carolina, Indiana, Iowa,
Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky, have all ro-
ted since Gen. Taylor's nomination, and in
each of them the Wing party has suffered a
defeat, as compared with past trials of strength.
In North Carolina, where Taylor was thought
to be particularly strong, the Wing party is
! virtually annihiIated. In the other States ma
med, Democracy has not only held lis own,
but it has, in all of them, increased lis strength
Where then is The pularity of Tayl Tor? We
must let the Taylor Editors answer this ques-
ton 1t is really nowhere, according to ouI
reading OF passing events
A FEW DAYS LATER-THE VERY LATEST
FROM BATON RoUGE.-The following letter
from Gen. Tay or is some / or - days later
than his letter of acceptance addressed to Gov
Morehead. We can't understand Gen. Taylor
to save US. We don't believe he understands
himself He first cordially accepts the nomi-
nation Of the Wing Convention, and here in
this letter to Mr.. Lippard, he says he is not
the candidate of party, and Of course not the
candidate of the Wing party. Would some
of our Federal contemporaries who ought to
understand Gen. Taylor, be good enough 10
explain all this for US and oblige:-
BATON R"UGE, La, July q, lS4S.
| Your letter Of the 9Th instant, asking of me
line or two in regard to my position a candidate
for the Presidency, has been duly received.
In reply, have to say that l am not patty
candidate. and if elected shall not he the presi-
dent of party, but the President of the whole
people.
| am, dear sir, with high respect and regard,
your most obedent servant,
z. TAYLOR.
GEO. LIPrAnD, Esq, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

Gen. Shields having declined TO accept the APP
pointment of Governor of the Oregon territory,
it is said tina: the President will appoint Gent
Lane in his stead This, we think, would be
a capital appointment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25
'oyIOr'S Acceptance of the NOmIn
ton at Charleston.
MIR. PringLe to Gen. Idylor.

CHARLESTON, July &c, lS49.
Sir: In conformity with the desire of my fell
low-citizens, have the honor herewith to trans
NIT to you newspaper containing an account of
a very large meeting of the Democratic citizens of
Charleston, S. c., held for the purpose of selec-
ting you as their candidate for the Presidency Of
the United States. Over this meeting the agreea-
BILE duty of presiding was assigned to me- The
Preamble and Resolutions adopted at it so fully
explain the views of my feIlow-ctizens as TO need
no comment from me. Permit me. however, on
my part to add, that with confidence in tina,
honesty and independence of purpose which you
have exhibited 10 every position in which it has
been your lot to serve your country, entertain
the fullest conviction that. should it be our good
fortune to see you elected to that high station you
will so administer the laws of our country that
each section of it will be protected in the rights
which it was Intended by the trainers of the Con-
stitutcn should be guaranteed to all, by that noble
instrument which only prove inadequate
when it is perverted by designing or misguided
politicians
am, sir, with high consideration and respect,
your ohedient servant,
VIM. BULL PRINGLE.
To Gen. L, TAYLOR
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

CoNsIsTENT.-The following paragraph we
clip from the Observer of the ed instant. 1t
occurs in letter written by il" editor to that pa
per from :: Saratoga, Aug. l6.' Mr.. Hale OPP
posed in his paper the doctrine OF Free Suf-
rage before the election, simply, we suppose,
because his party leader, Mr.. Manly, did So
Now that the election is over, be goes for the
doctrine out and-out. So much for the Obser-
ver's consistency -
"Hrving now triumphed, and having ma jori-
ty, l hope the Wing party, in the Legislature and
out of it, will do willingly what they were indiS-
posed 10 DO as mere party humbug. l hope they
will take the proper steps to remove the property
qualifications which is Objectionable to % or So
600 of our citizens. The spirit of the age is hos
tile to the exclusion Of any freeman from prve.
ges which others enjoy; and, if this change had
been presented at proper time, and in proper
way, it would have met with less opposition than
it has. 1t will doubtless materially change the rel
alive power of the Eastern and Western sections
of our State, in the Senate giving the entire
troll of 10Th branches to the West. But in North
carolina, there is too strong Of justice to
auH" OF serious apprehension that this newly
acquired power will be improperly and oppressive
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

The RALEIGH FLAG.-Quentin Busbee. esq :,
ayoung gentleman of talent and requirements,
has taken charge of the Editorial department
of this spirited little Democratic sheet We
wish Mr.. Busbee every success in his new
vocation. and welcome him cordially into the
fraternity.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

NEw-YoRK-Whatw would our wing friends
think if the Empire State would yet cast her
So Electoral votes for Cass and Butler? We
know they have been calculating largely on
carrying this State; and we know too, that
since the split in our party there, most of our
democratic friends have been making their
calculations to elect Cass and Butler without
her aid We no1c think, that Cass and But
Ter stands fully as good chance of this State
as either of the other tickets in the field GER
tanly better chance than Taylor and Fill
more. We have been noticing, somewhat
infinitely, the current of popular opinion in the
Empire State for some time past. We feel
convinced that many-far more than the wings
dream of-of the democracy that were sedu-
ced from the true standard of the party by the
Utica convention nomination, are rapidly get
ting back again into the ranks of the party.
We also are credibly Informed, that the do
ings of the Buffalo convention has done much
to bring back the right thinking of those who
have been carried away with the banburners,
to a sense OF duty. AS an evidence of this,
we have been amusing ourseIf with commu-
nication in the New York Express of Satur-
day. which is written by sensible whig,
who candidly admits, that if the wings of that
State do not arouse themselves, they will get
licked Now, a man who writes this way is
scared. We think that Gen. Taylor's chan
ces of carrying New-York, are by no means
bright Mark this.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

TERRIBLE FIRE.-On the 18th inst, most
destructive fire occurred in the city of Albany.
Upwards of five hundred houses, in the most
business part of the city, were Destroyed
The loss is estimated at two millions of dol
1,ro
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

STATE ELECTIONS The elections that have
taken place in the Western States within the
present month, have all resulted most trium-
phantly for Democracy. The following state
ment of the members OF Congress elected, we
find in the Baltimore Sun -
The 7hirty.frst Congress. The Western e.
lcctions decided fourteen Congressional Districts
for the 3Ist Congress, viz: Illinois, 7 Missouri,
5; Iowa 2. The result is. g democrats and l
wing, the same as in the present Congress. The
new members are as foows:-
ILLINOIS.
l. Joseph H. Bissell, 4. John Wentworth,
2. ]. A. McClert and, 5. VIM. A. Richardson,
3. Thomas r. Young, 6. Edward d. Baker,
7. Thomas L. Harris.
*The only wing elected gain, but the wings
lose the 7th district, now Lincoln's district.
Missouri.
/. James B. Bowlin, James S. Green,
2. VIM. V. N. Bay, 4. Willard P. Hall,
S. John S. Phelps.
Iowa.
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When the official vote comes to hand, we shall
obtain it, and then re-publish our table in cor
rected form.
In Currituck ard Camden, we understand the
Wings have reelected their Senator by % MAORI
ty, and in Macon County they have reelected MIR.
Hicks by IL majority. This leaves the Commons
so to go, and the Senate with Capt. Berry in his
seat from Orange, to which he is justly entitled, }
25 to rs; but if Mr.. Wadde should hold on to
his certificate, and be admitted to his seat, the Sem
ate would stand "a Democrats, 26 Wings.
The Wing papers admit that they have been
defeated in this election. If we do not carry the
State in the Fall for Cass and Butler, it will be
the fault of the Democratic party.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

Our Delegation in Congress.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Courier states, if from
his own knowledge, that our Delegation in Con-
gess is for the most part favorable to the election
OF Gen. Taylor We presume that he has inten-
ded in this to make true representation; but his
statement, to be correct, must be referred back to
time when Gen. Taylor's position, and that of
his party, widely different from what they
are now. We state, not from conjecture or hear
say, but from the highest authority, that one only
of the entire delegation in both houses will sup
port the election of Gen. Taylor.
We clip the above from the Charleston Mer-
curry, undoubtedly the ablest and most inhu-
entail political paper in South Carolina The
zone only" that will support Gen Taylor is
Isaac Holmes, member from the Charleston
District from which, we have it from good
authority, he cannot be reelected. This is a
nut for those Taylor men who have been cal
culatng on the vote of South Carolina, to
crack.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

SIXTEEN DAYS LATER FROM HEAD QUARTERS
Old JACKS LAsT.-We publish for the ben
eft of all whom it may conern, the following
correspondence between the chairman of NEE
ting of the citizens of Charleston, S. C and old
lack, at which Gen. Taylor was nominated for
the Presidency. 1t is really refreshing TO read
the apparent mairete with which Gen. Taylor
agrees so cordially to be the candidate Of
these citizens of Charleston, who profess to
be democrats, after formally and officially &C
cepting the party nomination of the federal
party of the United States. Gen. Taylor's
letters will be the death of him. Where is
Major Bliss and Peyton Built & Co., that
they don't take care of the old gentleman and
prevent him from exposing his weakness SO
foolishIy:
Gen. Taylor's Acceptance of the Nominal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

CONSISTENCY In the Legislature OF the
Federal State of Massachusetts, a string of
resolutions were passed last winter denuncia-
tory of the Mexican war, and Of Mr.. Folks
for carrying ii on. Amongst
other things, these Federal resolutions declare
that (" The war is a crime, and all who have
partaken in its well-fought fields have aided
in its perpetration" Again, Daniel Webster,
IN his speech at Springfield, declared that the
glory of those officers and soldiers who would
otherwise have achieved distinction, was tar
nshed by their having acquired it in the pros
ecuton of an unjust and unconstitutional war,
waged upon a weak and defenceIe<s sister re-
public. Now we wonder if this same Federal
Massachusetts and her God-like Daniel"
can have the braZen inconsistency 10 support
as a candidate for the Presidency man whose
sole title to consideration is based upon his
achievements in this same "damnable and
unchrstan war - Time will shew Con-
sistency is jewel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

General McKuy and the WIlmot ProUiso--A
speech delivered in the United States House Of
Representatives on the Sd inst. by Mr.. Crozier of
Tennessee, has drawn attention to the fact,
which somehow had previously escaped onr OBJ
servation, that Gen. Mckay, the Representative
in Congress from this district, vOted for the WILL
MOT PROVISO at the session of Congress end
ing March 4th, l847. This was in connection
with the Oregon bill of that session. David S.
Reid, (late Locofoco candidate for GOVERNOR and
John r. J. Daniel, now in Congress from this
State, also voted for it. Now submit whether
it is not time for the Locofocos of North Carolina
to be done with talking and writing about North
ern Wings supporting the WiImot Proviso.
Chronicle Of Wednesday,
A s nilar charge TO the above is made in
the Commercial of Tuesday. There is not
particle of foundation in fact for this charge.
Gen. Mckay nor no other Southern democrat
ever voted for the " Wllmot ProUiSo;" and we
dare both the Commercial and the Chronicle to
make their reckless charges good, or else re-
tract the SANDER. Stick pin there.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

GooD.-The sterling Democrats OF Kinder
hook, Mr. Van Buren's residence, had most
enthusiastic meeting, right under the mag-
clans nose, in which they denounced him and
his course in no measured terms, at the same
time declaring most enthusiastically for Cass
and Butler
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-25

GEO. L1PPAnD, Esq, Philadelphia, Pa.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-12-09

Wecommend to the special attention of ouI
readep the following article from the George.
town Herald, a paper which is doing good service
to the sacred cause OF freedom. We thank the
editor for these just thoughts, ard for his manly
utterance of them. Were all the editors in
Kentucky TO speak with as much esmestness in
behalf of freedom and humanity, the great con-
test would instantly be decided and freedom
glorioas triumph be nobly won.
The Louisville Courier has taken a stand in
behalf Of free thought and free speech, for which
it merits and will receive the appreciation of all
tme-hearted citizens. In last Mondays Courier
appeared an srticle, on the subject Of the Con-
vention and Emancipation, Of signal ability and
Gladly would We transfer it to
our columns. were they not already crowded.
DEGRADATION OF LABOR.
awe heard very sensible fnend of ollrs, re-
marx, the other day, that he "would prefer that
ms son should become confirmed sot, and that
ne should haveto take him out OF the gutter every
ngnt On his life, than that ne should fill arnenisl
stslion IN free State!' This was the calm and
ae' ioerate expression of sentiment. by Demo
'',t IN the course of pro-slavery argument
we presume, from the testimonials Of ap-
plooa non with which this sentiment was receiv-
e1s mat such sentiments are not uncommon in
nentncky' even with senxible men. DOES this
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-12-09
RrnnkIln slsnnfr.

Judging from brief but very close observation,
we would suppose that the feeling In, iAvar Of
the policy Of gradual emancipation, 10 quite
strong in the county Of Franklin. All that
they require there. here, is sone feasible, prac-
ticable plan Of getting rid Of the negroes. saw
ing the rights Of owners, and having respect for
the dictates Ct hunlanity.-Geo. Herald,