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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

GOVERNOR GRAHAM, by and with the ad.
vice and consent OF his Council, has appoint
ed Hon. VIM. H. Battle, one of the Judrss of
the Superior Courts of the State, to the seat
on the Supreme Court Bench of North Carroll.
ma vacated by the death of the lamented Judge
Daniel; Augustus Moore, of Edenton, to the
seat thus vacated on the Circuit Court Bench
and bartholomew F. Moore, of Halifax, to the
ONCE OF Attorney General of North Carolina
vacated by the resignation of Hon. Edward
S;anly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

TIE BALTIMORE CoNvENTIoN.-In another
place we have given synopsis Of the proceed
ings of this body up to the, very last moment
that we could obtain them It viii be seen
that the embarrassing difficulties in the New
York Democracy has not yet been healed. On
Wednesday. both sets of delegates were to be
heard before the Convention. 1t is admitted
on all hands that the decision of this delicate
matter by the Convention is vitality important
to the cause. The correspondent of the Balh-
more Sun says that the I" Barn-burners 81 do
not require it as sine qua non that the nom.
inee of the Convention shall be "Wilmot
Proviso" man. This looks like compromise.
From all we can gather, Gen. Cass and Le-
vi Woodbury. are the most prominent names
for the nomination. 1t would be useless to
speculate. We will know all in few mails.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

The TURPENTINE TREEs-We regret 10
learn from gentlemen of various sections Of
the country that the calamity which is impen-
ding over this region of North Carolina, in the
death of the Pine Tree, is greatly on the in
crease. We can scarcely predict the conse-
quences, should this calamity not be avcrted
in some way. The Pine forest is the gold
mine of Eastern North Carolina. Should it
fail, the ruin which would follow, to large
proportion of our people, would be ncalcuIa-
BILE. No remedy has yet been discovered.
The evil is ascertained to be the work of a
diminutive insect; but how to put a
stop to his ravages is the question asked
IN vain by every body. 1t is not only those
'rees that have been boxed that are dying, but
tnose that have never been touched. We hope
the evil may abate. but we see no prospect Of
this at present
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

u-We are much pleased to learn from the
Petersburg papers that the arrest of Mr.. Eras-
mus N. Peterson, Mail Agent between We'll
don and Richmond, on suspicion of dishones-
ty' IN taking money from letters placed in his
care has turned out in his entire exculpation
After the most searching and careful examina.
ton, the Special Agent. Mr.. Hale, and the two
Justices who examined the case, Join in pub.
fishing card entirely Generating him from
any suspicion OF the charge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26
EPISCOPAL CONvENTIoN.-The Animal Cor

EPISCOPAL CoNvENTIoN.-The Annual Con-
vention of The Protestant; Episcopal Church
for the Diocese Of North Carolina, convened
at ST. James Church in this town on Wedncs-
day last. Quite number of clergymen are
in attendance. We regret 10 learn that the
venerable and distinguished Bishop of the Do
cese' Bishop Ives, will not be present. His
health is so feeble that he is not able TO attend
the Convention. We understand that the
Rev. DR.. Mason of Raleigh. ptesides over the
deliberations of the Convention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

0u-We learn from the Chronicle of last
Wednesday, that the Wings of the Senatorial
District composed of the Counties of Bladen,
Columbus, and Brunswick, have brought out
Col. JOSIAH MAULrsBY, of Columbus, as their
candidate What are the Democrats of those
counties .about' Is it not time they were
moving in the matter OF bringing out their
candidate?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

GoDY's LADY's BooK.-We have received
the June No. of this delightful Monthly. We
have said before, that this is one of the best
periodicals of its kind in the Union. The
present number fully sustains its reputation.
For So, the Lady's Book and the Lady's Dol
lar Newspaper can be had for one year, by
addressing LOUIS N. CODY, No. 113 Chestnut
Street, PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

WAKE CoUNTY.-The Democrats OF Wake
county have nominated as their candidates for
the Legislature, GEORGE w. THOMPSON, in the
Senate, BERRY D. SINS, JAMES D. NEwsoM,
and RUFUS JONES, in the Commons.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

1. They adopted the rules of the House of
Representatives so far IS applicable; fer the
government of the Convention.
g. That the delegation of each State shall
be entitled to give the electoral vote OF the
State; and iii that way, either united or per
CAPITA, as the delegates of the several States
may decide.
3. That two.thirds of the whole number Of
votes shall be necessary to choice.
The first was agreed to. The second was
superseded by the motion adopted above.
The third resolution, or the " two thirds res
olution,'' as it was called, gave rise to quite a
long and animated debate.
An amendment was offered by DR.. Hum
phry, of Maryland, making majority only
necessary to choice.
1t was urged that Newly was not rep.
resented, and that it would not be right to
adopt such an important rule till the Conven-
ton was full.
A motion to lay the I" two thirds resolution
on the table, was then put and lost by vote
of 1873 nays to 12layes
The "two thirds rule was then put to the
Convention, and it was adopted by a vote OF
ITS for it, and IS against it. So the 1.-two
thirds rule is adopted All the Southern
States voted for the two thirds rule The
Convention here adjourned to o'clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Committee on Credentials, through their
Chairman, Mr.. Howard, reported that they
| ~ lid Hh
ton, and that before entering upon the inves.
tgation they adopted resolution 10 the effect
that the respective delegations from that State
[he Hunkers" and Barn burners'') should
give the Committee pledge TO support the
nominees, whether admitted to take seats in
the Convention or not. The Barn burners
or Utica delegation, refused TO do this, whilst
the "Old Hunkers" OF Syracuse delegation
cheerfully made the pledge. The Committee
therefore decided in favor of the cold Hun
kers."
On the presentation of this report, a long
and warm discussion arose, touching its adop
ton by the Convention. Some were for re-
committing the whole matter to the Committee
whilst some were for adopting the report o
the Committee. Finally, it was agreed by
the Convention to hear both delegations, two
gentlemen 10 speak on behalf of each delega
ton one hour each, before finally disposine
of this vexed question. The Convention ther
adjourned to O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Thus stands this unfortunate New York
controversy. How it will end, Heaven knows
We fear that reconciliation cannot be effec
ted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

PosT MASTER DANIEL Dickson, Esq, has
been appointed, and is now acting as Post
Master of the town of Wilmington. He takes
the place SO long and so ably filled by WILL
LIAM c. BErTENcouRr, Esq, who, our citizens
are aware, has been appointed Collector Of the
Customs for the Wilmington District.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

ARRIVAL OF GEN. ScoTT.-Gen. SCOTT ar
rived at New York on Sunday morning last,
in the Brig St. Petersburg, from Vera Cruz,
which place he left on the 3Oth ultimo. He
proceeded Immediately to his residence in New
Jersey.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

SAMPSON CoUNTY.-ln our last paper, we
stated that the Democrats of Sampson had
made their County nominations. This was
so but we made mistake in the name OF the
Senatorial nominee 1t should have been
MATHEW FA1soN instead of WILLIAM FA1soN,
as we wrote it in our paragraph of last week.
We learn from gentleman from Sampson,
that all the nominees have declined, and that
another Convention is TO be held some time in
June, for the purpose of bringing out the cam
didateS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

TExAs-SAM. HoUSToN-GEN JACKSON
In the Union of the 21st instant, we find a let
ter written by Gen. Sam. Houston, on the 9th
February, 1888, and addressed to Gen. Jack
son, Chen President of the United States,) in
which he (Gen. Houston) says that he has
been over Texas, and advised that the
United States should acquire that province,
if she could do SO honorably, for that even
then England was endeavoring to get foot
hold there. The letter is very interesting, in
contaminated in after years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

Oa-We clip from the Charleston Mercury
the following tribute to the courtesy and gen.
tlemanly bearing of Capt. Smith Of the Steam
er Wilmington =
"The U. S. Mail steamer Wilmington, Capt
Smith, on her passage from this port on Sat-
urday last, when some six or eight miles dis
tant from Charleston Bar, saw the steamer Pee
Dee loaded with cotton with colors set, which
led 10 the belief that she was in distress. The
Wilmington accordingly steered for and spoke
her, and Captain Smith was informed by the
Captain that one of his boilers had given out,
and he wanled him to tow her up to the Bar
Capt. Smith accordingly, and in risk of losing
the mail on board by his delay, Immediately
rounded TO and took the Pee Dee in tow and
brought her within the Bar to a desirable po-
sition near Fort Sumter, where she might an
Choir. In rendering this service TO the boat
cargo, the Wilmington was detained, and did
not recross the Bar until III. 3Om. p. m on
Saturday evening.
"The generous and disnterested conduct oil
Captain Smith is worthy of notice and com.
mendation."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26
S3l.O0O,OOO 90
25,s6s.5O3 OF
2,450,0O0 90
l,O53,954 55
29,372,457 81
l,627,542 SO
Balance,
S3l.O0O.nnn 90

The amount for May embraces the receipts a,
eight ports for thirteen days, and four extreme
southern ports for six days only leaving the en-.
tire month of June and the greater part of May
wherewith to swell the amoSnt which will proba.
bly, reach at least S32. 900 goo for the fiscal year
ending 3Oth June.
Now we ask the people of North Carolina
if the revenue policy OF the Democratic party
has not been fully sustained, and more than
sustained
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

u-We tender our thanks to the Editor OF
the Petersburg Republican and to the ProPrle-
tors of the Baltimore Sun, for copies OF the
GO Sun" in advance of the mail.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

CONNECTICUT SENAToRs.-The Legislature
of Connecticut has elected Roger Sherman
Baldwin for the office of U. S. Senator for the
unexp!red term of Senator Huntington, decd,
and Truman Smith for 6years, to succeed Mr..
Niles, democrat The Senators elect are wings
of course
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

Arkansas.-The Governor OF eSssnsty,
appointed VIM. X. Sebastian, U. o Jeces,;
to fiji the vacancy occasioned by the ~
OF Mr.. Ashley.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26
TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF
NEHN.HA RnVER COnNTY

IEasmuch as the gentlemen nominated at
the late County Convention have declined that
nomination, for reasons which they will set
forth in their card, it now becomes essential
that the Democratic voters of the various cleo
ton precincts should, without moments de-
lay, hold meetings and appoint delegates to
represent them in County Convention, 10 be
held at the Courthouse, in Wilmington, on
Tuesday of June County Court. Under pre-
sent circumstances, this appears to be the only
feasible method by which TO restore and pre-
serve the harmony of the Democratic party in
the County. The gentlemen who were nomi-
mated have declined for the express purpose of
preventing anything like even the semblance
of discord in the democratic ranks, and it is
hoped that the people of the County will ap-
preciate the motives which have influenced
them in this course, and second their good in
tentions, by Immediately coming together in
another Convention, and selecting such can
didates as will receive the cordial and undivi-
vided support of the whole party in the Coun-
~. 1t is then, under present circumstances,
extremely desirable that every District in the
County shall be represented; and it would al
80 be very desirable, it is believed, if the peo-
pie of each District would consult together,
and see who would be their choice, so that
their delegates would be prepared to act un-
derstandingly. 1t is, therefore, earnestly ur-
ged that each Captains District will, as soon
as possible, hold meeting and send two De-
lcgates 10 the contemplated Convention. In
this way the Democracy of the County can
get out such ticket as will concentrate and
harmonic the whole party. Let us, then
one and all, attend to this matter, and the re.
suit will be harmony, unity, and good feeling
all round.
May %, lS4s.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

NEw-HANovER CoUNTY.-We commend TO
the careful perusal and calm consideration Of
the Democracy of the County of New Han
yer, the following short address which has
been handed to US for publication by num-
Der of gentlemen who are DESTROYS of seeing
the party continue in that union and harmony
which has hitherto characterized all lis move
ments in this County. The address is plain,
simple, and TO the point. We also, in connec-
ton with this matter, would refer the reader
to the card Of Messrs. Ashe, Williams, and
Reid. We cannot but appreciate the disinter-
ested patriotism of those gentlemen who, un-
der the circumstances, we think have pursued
that course which is best for the interests OF
the Democratic party. We, as an individual
and as the conductor of Democratic paper,
feel deep interest in the harmony and we'll
being of the party; and happy, indeed, would
we be if anything we could do or say would
in the slightest. tend to the production of that
desirable end We do most sincerely hope
and trust that the recommendation contained
III He suOIt duuleoS OoIO" VIA OS "N1ou "PO"
promptly, fully, and in spirit of devotion to
the principles of our party which will rise far
superior to all personal feelings. 1t seems to
US that all good Democrats are morally bound
10 lay aside personal feelings, and plant
themselves upon the broad platform of princi.
pie. 1t is only in this way that we can ex.
pect to get along smoothly and pleasantly
What say you then, brother Democrats, shall
we have a full Convention at June Court a
We hope so. We should like TO see every
Captains District in the County represented
We feel assured that such Convention will
in the language of the address, produce " har.
mony, unity, and good feeling all round."-
May it be so, is our earnest wish and hope:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

Our OUrs1DE,-For interesting editorial and
other matter, see first and fourth pages Of to-
days paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

CUMBERLAND CoUNTY-We notice from
the "Carolinian of Saturday last. that DR..
Thomas N. Cameron, in the Senate, and Hon.
J. c. Dobbin and Mr.. Pegram, in the Com
mons, have been brought out as the candidates
of the Democracy for the Legislature in Cum
berland County
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

THE FOREIGN NEws.-In addition to the
news" which will be found in another
place, we have received the Baltimore Sun, OF
Wednesday morning, containing still further
details. We have only space to allude to that
portion which relates to Ireland. Wilmer &
Smiths Times give details of dreadful riot
which occurred in the city of Limerick
Messrs O'Brien, Mitchell, and Meagher, had
gone to this city for the purpose of promoting
the " Young Ireland" agitation; but it seems
that they were in very bad odor with the cold
IreIanders" A riot between the two wings
was the result, and it was with extreme diff
Guilty that the gentlemen could get off with
their lives. The troops under Gen. Napier
had TO interfere The Lord Lieutenant has
proclaimed" the County of Limerick. Thus
matters stand; Heaven knows where they may
end
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

In another column the reader will find the eu-
logy delivered by Mr. WRIGHT, on Friday last,
over the remains of the gallant Capt. BURGwIN.
We have noticed in another place, the cere-
monies performed on the occasion, and there
fore need add nothing beyond that the address
will give the reader as much pleasure in its
perusal, as it did the large audience, in its de-
livery.
RANDOLPH Macon CoLLEGE.-We are re-
quested by the Corresponding Secretary of
the F. L. Society of Randolph Macon College
to state that William R. Drinkard, Esq, Of
Va, and not Hon. Henry A. Wise, will deliv-
er the Annual Commencement Address
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

McKAr's EXPRESSION yesterday morning
we received from Mr. VIM. Stringer copy of
the Daily Union of Wednesday morning, con-
tanning the two first days proceedings of the
Baltimore Convention. Mr. Stringer informs
us that he is the Agent for McKay's Express,
which runs in connection with Adams & Co.'S
Express Line, and that he is prepared to for
ward packages of all kinds from "a to AZ
hours in advance of the mail Had we not
received the Baltimore Sun of Wednesday
morning, this favor of MIR. Stringer's would
have been almost sine qua non, as otherwise
we could not have received any news from the
Convention. AS tits we tender him our thanks
for his courtesy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26
APpOintment by the Presid emit

DS I"" "'fh the odUice and consent of the Senate.
=, r.DwSkn McCRADY to be attorney of the
United States for the District of South Carroll
ma. re-appointed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

THE TARIFF OF 1846-THE REVENUE
Those who paid any attention to the discus
sions which were carried on, both on the floors
Of Congress and in the political papers of the
country, during the year 1886, cannot II, re-
collect that the Wing orators and the Wing
presses boldly insisted that if the free trade
views of Mr.. Secretary Walker were carried
into effect, the receipt of the Treasury would
be ruinously diminished, whilst the Democrats
in Congress and through their presses, pledged
themselves that the Revenue Tariff, if enacted,
would yield more revenue than the Wing pro-
tective Bill of 1912. Time has rolled onward,
and the country has now an opportunity Of
Judging who were correct and who were erro-
neous in their calculations. Mr.. Walker said
that the Tariff Bill of 1876 (the Democratic
Revenue Bill reported by Gen. McKay,) would
produce thirty-o millions of dollars to the
Treasury for the fiscal year ending 3Oth June.
1S4S, whilst the Wing fnancers booted at the
folly and wildness of the calculation, insisting
that if the Bill produced half this amount il
would be quite as much as it would do. What
is the result Why, that Mr.. Walker and
the Democratic party are fully sustained by
the tests of time and figures, as the following
statement will shew:-
Estimate Of the Secretary, s3l.Ooo,OOO 90
Received during three quarters of
fiscal year ending March 81, 1865 500 on
Reed during the month of April 2,45O,OOO OO
Received during the month of
May, thus far, l,O53,954 5E
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

DRowNED.-On Friday night last, MIR.
NATHAN DREY, a merchant of this place, was
drowned in the river near Mulberry street
Mr.. DREY, it seems, could not swim, and tried
a Life-preserver, which, by some means, got
detached from his body, and he sank never
more to rise in thisl His body was found
on Sunday morning, near the dock from which
he had Jumped into the river. Mr.. DREY be-
longed TO the Jewish persuasion, and was a
German by birth. He had lived in this place
for several years, and had earned for himself a
reputation for intelligence, industry and probi-
ty, which most men might envy. On Mon
day his remains were carried to Charleston,
there to be inferred in the burial ground of
those of his faith. Mr.. DREY was much es-
teemed by the people of our town. His sud-
den and untoward end has been source of
deep regret TO all who knew him.
To 7HE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.-We seldom
mention personal matters. We will now be
short We would appeal to the Democratic
party throughout Eastern North Carolina 10
use all their honorable exertions to increase
the circulation of Democratic papers In this
respect our opponents beat US all to pieces
They have two papers for our one. Indeed
as general rule, they make it point to sus,
tain their papers at all hazards. We are en-.
! tering upon an important campaign, when ev.
cry Democrat in the State should feel bounG
to take deep interest in disseminating Dem
ocratic information. Weappeal then to those
who have so far encouraged and sustained the
Journal, and ask them if they will not, at thu
present crisis, use some exertion in increasing
its circulation. We shall endeavor to make i
worthy the party and worthy the respectable
circulation it now enjoys; hut we would like
TO see it in the hands of larger number o
persons. Give us hand; encourage US tc
renewed and redoubled exertions
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26
Estimate Of the Secretary,

Received during three quarters of
fiscal year ending March 81,
Reed during the month of April.
Received during the month of
May, thus far,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-26

CRY OF MEXICO, May 2, lo'',
Ihave lust received letter from your ~
respondent at Queretaro. and not having w
to give translation before the mail close e.,
can only furnish the substance. He says D !,
rera has been nominated President, ana "
majority of the Deputies will vote fox DID =,
Otero, who, it has been reported for sOms 5'S
was opposed to peace, your corresP .3 ~,
says has changed his opinion, and wiz ~. -.
for the treaty. All this looks as i tne
party were in the ascendancy. HefIe!I ,.bs
old peace man, and Otero is man O' '''''
and influence. . ,cx
Between twenty and thirty deserIOn1 o;.bs
place from the army here on Sa'uEu S3:3ori d
You will recolIect that your correSPOD DI,
Queretaro some time since stated lnaI .
had been organized there to effect a ass .Dds
of several hnndreds from the army ID ,S.r,to
bout this city, and that the parties "h T.sn d.
effect it were soon to leave. 1t has U..Ssn.b
covered that the headquarters OF the sSun thS
are at Guadalupe. They give each On Mo-
deserts as high as hundred dollars. .,I.n.s.
ures have been taken to trap the genJt =
Several faithful men have been allow. cod.
to them as deserters, and these men ar '.nts
municating information OF their mover rs