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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
LETTER TO GEN. TAYLOR.
Pu1LApr1Px,A, June 10. 1874,

\,
Gen. Zachrry Taylor-Dear Sir: At Con.
Vention of the Wings of the United States. held
in this city on the 7th inst., and continued from
day to day until the 9th, you were nominated as
a candidate for the Presidency of the United
States. at the ensuing Presidential election.
BY resolution Of said Convention, it was
made the duty of their President to communicate
to you the result Of their deliberations, and to re-
quest your acceptance of the same.
In obedience to ssid resolve. ], as the organ
thereiR designated. have the honor tS make to
you the foregoing communication. and to ask your
acceptance Of the nomination.
Permit ne, dear sir, to indulge the hope that he
who never shrinks from any responsibility, nor
fails to discharge any duty assigned him by hi.
Government, will not now refuse the enthusiastic
call Of his countrymen. am dear sir
with sentiments of very high regard.
your most ohediert servant,
J. NJ. MOREHEAD, -
President Of the Wing National Convention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

FLoRIDA.-We find in the Tallahassee Flo
ridian OF the 22d ult., a letter from the Editor
OF that paper, who is now paying a visit to
the various portions of the State. He says
that wherever he has been, the Democrats are
well organized, and sanguine of carrying the
State. There is no detection in Florida. He
says that there is no doubt now but that the
State will vote for Cass and Butler in Novem.
her
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

THE COMPROMISE BILL IN THE HOUSE -
Union giving an analysis of the vote by which
the Senate Territorial bill was laid on the ia
BILE in the House, by vote of 112 to 81. II
will be seen from the vote that the bill was
actually killed in the House by Southern
Wings; amongst them, Messrs. Donnell and
Boyden of this State It will be further seen
that all the Southern Democrats voted for the
bill-or rather voted against laying it on the
table. Every single Northern Wing voted to
lay it on the table, whilst 81 Northern Demo
Gratis voted with the South. We cannot, of
course, as yet, know what reasons these South
ern men can offer for this strange course. We
know not what explanation they can make of
the strange situation in which they are found
in company with Giddings, Pafrey & CO.
but We do know that fearful responsibility
rests upon their heads, which it behoovee
them to remove.
The bill may yet pass We see in the Sen
ate that both Messrs. Hannegan and Benton
have gwen notice OF their intention to intro.
duce Territorial Bills.
The Union of Friday last. stated that there
was rumor, and pretty tangible one too, in
Washington City, that the Wings of the House
of Representatives had had caucus on the
Saturday or Sunday previous, when and where
1t was secretly resolved that the Senate Com
promise bill must be killed, for the reason that
It's passage would ruin Gen. TayIor's pros
poets for the Presidency. We have not, as
yet, seen this denied. Surely the Federal par
ty would not put the Union in jeopardy for
mere party purposes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

MARTIN VAN buren,, that arch traitor 10
the Democratic party, has written another let
ter for the public eye, in answer 10 one ad-
dressed him by the President of an industrial
Convention that met in Philadelphia, on the
subject OF the public lands. He says he al.
ways did go for giving the public lands to ac-
tual settlers, in limited quantities, free of charge
We notice the letter, however, for the purpose
of informing our readers that the ez magician
in it intimates his acceptance of the nomina.
ton OF the Barnburners.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

APArHY.-To speak the downright truth,
we do not remember any time, under the same
circumstances, when there was 80 little polti-
cal excitement as at the present moment The
wire-workers of the Wing party, no doubt,
based no inconsiderable portion of their hopes
OF success on the supposed enthusiasm which
the name of Gen. Taylor would produce
They have been wofuly mistaken Their
party is now more destitute of this, to it, es-
sential article, than it has ever been. To the
Federal party, excitement. whooping, and hur-
rahing is absolutely necessary. Having no
principles to contend for-no fixed object in
view, to which the minds of their people can
turn-excitement is absolutely necessary
Gen. Taylor has failed to evoke it, On the
other hand, the Democratic party, guided by
reason and sober thought, does not require
those unnatural stimulants. It's members have
great principles to contend for. which appeal
to their judgment and reason. We are per-
fectly satisfied with present appearances Of
" matters and things"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

fExAs.-ln consequence of the low prices
of grain and cotton, the farmers in Western
Texas are turning their attention to the raising
of sheep tits estimated that more than 10000
sheep have been driven into Texas this year,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

ADJOURNMENT OF CoNGREss.-It will be
seen frQm our summary Of Congressional pro-
ceedings that the House, on Monday, agreed
to the Senate resolution fixing the day of ad.
journrnent OF Congress on the l4th August
If nothing can be done in the way of fixing
governments for the territories, We see no rea-
son. why the session OF Congress should be
prolonged. 49,.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

HARBoR MAsTER.-John S. James has been
appointed, by the Board of Commissioners of
Navigation, Harbor Master of Wilmington, in
place OF Richard w. Price, deceased.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

The BbFFALo CoNvENTIoN.-The reader
will doubtless recollect, that on the 9th inst.
"wednesday next the disafected .Wilmot Pro.
viso, free soil men Of The non -slaveholding
States, are to hold convention at Buffalo, in
the State of New York. We have seen no.
tees of the appointment of delegates to this
Convention from a number of States; even
MARYLAND, a slaveholding State. is 10 be rep
resented there. The eyes of the Union are
now turned to this point with no ordinary in
terest. On its deliberations, in our estimation,
depends whether the two sections of the I'm
ion are to be henceforth arrayed against each
other on sectional geographical questions
Not that we believe that this will be the effect
of its action during the present campaign
But should the Buffalo Convention pitch upon
ticket, and the Northern fanatics of all grades
and shades rally around it, it must and will
| form the basis in future Presidential elections,
of a great Northern party, which will boldly
array itself against the institutions ofthe South
We must be prepared 10 meet the consequen.
ces. We must nerve ourselves for the strug
gle. Our very existence depends upon thu
struggle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
prolonged.

GEN. WoRrH.-Gen. Worth and Staff pass
ed through this town on Friday last. en- route
for Washington. We, in company with
number of our citizens, had the pleasure Of
seeing and shaking the hand of this dstn-
guished officer. We were much pleased with
his manners and appearance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

OU-The Observer of Wednesday, quotes the
certificate of Mr. Fender, in which he (N1r
P.) says that Gen. Taylor did say TO him that
-" the officers of the North Carolina Regiment
ought to be dishonorably discharged, and the
privates shot," and adds that there is ques-
ton OF veracity, in which-the Observer takes
it, MIR Fender will " suffer some" Now we
do not unde1ake 20 decide this question be-
tween the parties, but certainly we know of
no reason why the veracity OF Lieut.. Pender
should suffer. We do not know that the fact
that a man is a successful General-a
superior oficer-should he reason that he
is TO be believed and subaItern disbelieved,
when their statements conflict. A mans po.
sition does not, in our estimation, prove that
all he says is gospel; nor does his want Of
high official position render him, in our est-
nation, unworthy Of credence The public
can, however, decide in the matter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

MEErIxe OF DIREcTORs.-On wednesday
morning last, the Board of Directors Of the VIII
miugton & Manchester Rail Road convened at
the office Of the Wilmington & Raleigh Rail Road
Company. We were much pleased to see so'fuH
meeting particularly of the South Carolina Di-
rsctors. Sill more are we pleased to learn from
our South CarOIiOa friends that their people are
nov fully in the spirit to go ahead with the work.
At the time Of writing this paragraph, THURSDAY
nOOn,). the Board is still in session. We learn
from private source tAati it (the Board) hascome
to the determination to locate the Road forthwith.
We are further informed, that so soon as this 10
done, the necessary amount of stOcktO commence
operations will readily be subscribed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
Hon. ]. M. MOREHEAp.

H-The Fayetteville Observer of Wednes-
day last, speaking of Taylor and Fillmore's
letters of acceptance, Gays
The following letters are to the point. They
are brief and emphatic, and Gen. TaylOr's will be
q sore disappointment to those Locofocos who had
calculated on his refusal to accept the nomination
Of the Wing Convention"
Now we, for one, would like the Observer
to inform its readers in what manner they are
to the point. Certainly they are 10 one point,
the Presidency, but that they are pointed in
any other shape, we think no man will have
the hardihood to maintain Do the letters of
Taylor and Fillmore avow single principle
formerly advocated by the Wing party? If
Taylor is elected, and he should take it into
his head to act as John Tyler did, what could
the Wings say' Not word. Gen. Taylor
could very easily reply, Gentlemen, you
voted TO: and elected me without knowing a
single principle of my politica! creed. there
fore am at liberty to do just as please; and
you can't say word if turn out to be tile
vilest Locofoco in the land Do let us know
Mr.. Observer, where the point in these letters
lies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

More DIRECT EvIDENCE-lt is most sim
gular that the Southern Federalists should be
endeavoring SO assiduously TO create the i'm
preston that Gen. Cass is unsound on the sa-
very question, whilst their brethren of the free
States are equally hard at work to prove that
he is GU: and out with the South on this very
question Who, we ask, is it that now wears
two faces When the treaty of peace with
Mexico was under consideration in secret ses.
sion of the U. s. Senate, a Northern Wing
Senator moved to insert at the end of the 5th
article the Wilmot Provso, and on the vote
on this motion, there were II Senators from
free States who voted against the motion, evs-
ry one Of them Democrats, whilst Is Senators
from the free States voted for the insertion OF
the Proviso. OF these Is Northern Senators
who voted in the affirmative, three onlv were
Democrats, and t,celve 1rere Wings. Every
Wing Senator from the free States voted for
the Wllmot Proviso, whilst out of the ii Dem.
ocratlc Senators from free States, IL voted
with the South. Here Gen. Cass voted against
most violently assailed by the Wing press at
the North for this vote. Now we would like
to ask the Wing papers of North Carolina if
they will still persist in saying that Gen Cass
Is unsound on the slavery question We
will further ask them if they will still deny
that Northern Democrats are much more sound
and reliable friends of the South than North
ern Wings After this vote, they cannot do
either with truth. -:
u-The correspondent of the Baltimore Clip
per, says that "Gen. Butler, the Democratic
nominee for Vice President, has consented to-
speak, from the rostrum in front of the Union
| office, on Friday evening next He says he
must, however, refrain from entering into the
squabbtes Of the day, but will defend his par
ty upon principles we'll established Much
interest is felt TO hear him.
FROM MEx1co.-We find the following TEL
egraphic dispatch in the Charleston Courier OF
the ID instant -
LATER FROM MExIco-Our New Orleans
correspondent writes us under date of goth
ult., that an arrival at New Orleans brings ac-
counts from the Mexican Capital to the 18th
ultimo.-
No further hostile operations had taken
place between the troops of Bustamente and
Paredes Both parties are suffering for want
of provisions
The Government is much dissatisfied with
Bustamente's conduct
The advices from Vera Cruz are to the 22d
ult. All the public officers at that place ex-
pected to close their business before the 18th
ultimo
| Cen Smith and Staff were to leave on their
return TO the United States on the 2sth ult.-
There were but few American troops remain
ing in Mexico. and they would probably leave
with Gen. Smith.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
THur,day night, holf:pol.slt 8 O'elock.

We stop the press TO eise theresuIt Of the Gov
prnor's Election in this town and county, 50 far
as heard from. We have never known any cleo
ton. OF SO much importance to pas. off 80 quietly
as that held in this town to-day. We have heard
Reid, 3l9, Manly. 23s-Upper Sound. for Reid.
%, Manty, Ia, No opposition in the Senate or
Commons, Sherif's vote not all counted out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

GEN. TAYLOR AND THE n C. VOLUNTEERS
The Raleigh Register of Tuesday, has long
article under this head, IN which it attempts
to do away with the force of Mr. Pender's GER
tifcate. published in our paper of last week.
We have here only to reiterate what we have
said elsewhere. that it is question of veraci-
ty between Lieut. Fender and General Taylor
alone, and to add that we know no reason
why General should be alcne entitled TO ere.
dence and subaltern TO discredit. Again, we
say, let the community Judge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

LIEUT.. PESDrR.-The Chronicle attempts
TO dscredit the testimony of Lieut.. Fender, by
saying that he was dishonorably discharged
from the Army by Gen. Wool for misconduct.
and the act was approved by General Taylor.
True. But does the Chronicle not know that
both Generals Taylor and Wool acted without
a shadow of law or right on their side, in dis
missing Leuts. Singletary and Fender, and
that they were both of them restored, and 1t.
Sng!etary is now actually in command of the
New Hanover Company of Vo!unteers' We
have never heard that Lent Penler's charac-
ter for veracity was impugned before the Court
of Inquiry Charges OF this character should
not be made. unless the maker is prepared to
Substantial them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

ABSENT.
Daniel Webster, Wing. Massachusetts
Simon Cameron, Democrat, Pennsylvania
James A Pierce, Wing. Mary and.
Total, 8.
Annexed is political and sectional view Of
the vote:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
Mr.. FTLLMORE's REPLY.

ALBANY. IN. J July II, 1886
Sir: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
OF your letter of the 10th instant, by which am
notified hat at the late Wing Convention held ct
Philadelphia, Gen. Zachary Taylor was nomina-
ted for President and myself for Vice President,
and requesting my acceptance of the nomination.
The honor of being thus presented by the dis
tinguished representatives Of. the Wing party OF
the Cnion for the second Office in the gift of the
people-sn honor as unexpected as i! was unsoi-
cited-couid not fail to awaken in grateful heart
emotions which while they cannot be suppressed,
end no appropriate language for utterance.
Fully persuaded that the cause in which We
enlisted is the cause Of our country; and feel
ing, moreover, q confident assurance that, in Gen.
Taylor, (whose name Is presented for the first Of
fce,) / shall always find q firm and consistent
Wing. a safe guide, and an honest man, cannot
hesitate to assume any position which my friends
may assign me.
Distrusting, as we'll may, my ability to dis
charge satisfactorily the duties Of that high Office,
but feeling that, in case of nv election, ] may
with safety repose upon the friendly aid of my
brother Wings, and that efforts guided by honest
intentions will always be charitsbly judged. &C.
cept tho nomination. 90 generously rendered; and
do this the more cheerfuIly, as / am willing, for
such a cause and with such q man, to take my
chances of success or defeat the electors. the f.
nal srbiters of our fate, shall, in their wisdom,
judge best for the interest Of our common country.
Please accept the assurance of my high regard
and esteem, and permit me 10 subscribe myself
your friend and felIow-citizen,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
MAKE uP YouR ROLL LISTS.

This lays at the foundation Of good political
organization. 1t Is worth a bushel of speeches
Each school district committee should have FIJI
LEI Of all tho voters in bis district, and the town
committees should have ono for the whole town
1t Is their duty TO appoint proper committees in
each school district, and see that the pol list !,
made up. Will THEY ATTEND 10 1T? A
committee man should not only be a good Wing.
but one who will reort We republish list Of
the toxin committees. To them is entrusted the
responsible duty Of organizing the towns. and
every thing depends on their action. They
mus, not sit down and wait for Others, or con.
tent Themselves with naming a SET Of committee
men for each school district, hut traverse their
towns, and set an example of zeal and activity.
II it Is desired, we will publish next week the
names Of school district committees that arc sent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27

THE "FREE SON" CoSsPIRAcY.--Wea are in.
formed that Col. Barker, of Washington county
one Of the most prominent Democrats in The
State, has recently stated publicly at Montpelier
thatat the State Democratic Convention of June
last, tho free soil" boilers, in secret caucus,
urged upon the Convention to repnliate Cas-
and come out for Stree soil, !" on the ground that
the State was lost to Cas- in any event, and that
by abandoning him and protesting ..free soil,
principles, enough Wings and Aboltionists would
join them to elect a (free soiD Democratic Gov
ernor, Legislature, and United States Senator.
We believe this report the more readily, as II
is eorroborated by the reproaches Of the Mont
pelier Patriot, noticed by us two weeks ago, and
with the course Of the Van Buren, organ here
1t is further corroboraled by the fact that the
Van Buren, leaders who made so much snoke
and noise before the State election, and expend.
ed 50 much sympathy upon the slave, are now
quiet and "muma Surprising them sincere, this
course would seem strange, inasmuch as the
Presidential election is the only important one
for the object they profess; but regarding il as
a r'ise for the purpose of securing "a Democratic
asccndancy for all lime to come" their conduct
Is rational and consistent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
Town Committees.

Athens, Prentice Shniiuck Brooti;ne. WIN. Ad.
ans Brdneboro, II. w. CLARK Dotcr, LYMAN
Howei I)tmm,rsion. WIN. o. Miller. Grafon' Ali.
shat Sioddard; Gultord, John Lynde; Hriie,r,
Jonas Scott; Jdmaioa, Solomon Nerell London.
derry. David Arnold Marlboro, s. W. IIoughion
AeStAe' Il 4. kimballi Prfaey, Jeremiah Ryan
Nottingham, Russell Hyde lSoS'srsci. joel Ester.
brooks .Sfruffou, Stephen Ballard TounaLend. A.
G. Howard le1son, Ebenezcr Howe. Jr; Wards.
toTo, John Tufts IioamiHay, Ira Goodhuc; Jyh,f.
i,agaam, Amos Brown WILMINGTON, Ashley Stone
IPiadiam, VIM A Chaplin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
WE CAN BEATTHE GOVERNOR VOTE.

In this town, there arr Mt least ONE HUNDRED
Wings who did not vote. There rcas no etiiciea.
organisation 10 find them and bring Aem OUT
This Is doubtless true of all the other towns.
Shall it be 20 at the November election =? The
Wings of Brattleboro are determined to bring
out every Wing vote. Shall il not be done in
every other town. 1t depends upon the ,1o,en
Committees, an efficient organization, and per-
feet poll list LET Us nOr go 10 cork, aud gire a
tong pun, strong pull, and a pull altogether .to,.
OLD zAck' and a glorious, Oid.f;IsaiOned Wing
ricioyy ,ciH re,oard our efforts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
PREPARE WAGONS FOR THE DAY
OF ELECTION.

There arr many aged and feeble persons liv-
ing remote from the polls, who have no means
Of conveyance, and will not vote unless sent for
There may be some 50 Indifferent or lukewarm
that they will not come themselves, or it may be
stormy day. Here leagoas really FIR hen.
Let each school district committee man have his
list of voters and make it his special duty to sec
that all vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
Wing State Convention,

The Wing Convention at Montpelier, on the
i7th inst, was one Of the most spirited and en-.
thusiastic ever held in the State. Eloquent
speeches were made by Mcssrs Upham, Phelps,
coIlamer and Foote. The utmost harmony pre-.
vailed. Cheering reports were brought from
every part of the State, and the Convention al.
journed in the best possible spirits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27

GopEr's LApr's Book, for November, has
boon received. This superb Magazine contains
~ pages of reading matter, with 40 illustrations,
2 OF which are on steel. The list Of contributors
embraces our most talented writers, and the en-
bellishmcnts are certainly not excelled by those
ofany other Magazine in the country. We are
pleased to sec useful matter occupying consd-
cradle number of its pages Magazines have
too long been mese receptacle of mandy PANTY
love siories.-Published by L. A. Cooley, Phila-
dolphin, at 50 year, and the "Lady's Dollar
Newspaper" semtmonthly, sent besides
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
Wings Of Windham County!
THE TRUMPET CALL.

Not two weeks are left for notion, and We de-
sire to ask each individual Wing of this county,
have you done your duiy1 Is your town can
rassedf do You know the voters and their pol
iticsP II not, you have something to do, and
but little time to do it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27

~ Fifteen slaves lately took "French leave"
o. Easton, Md, and forty more attempted TO do
likewise in Butler co. Ky. Two negroes hayc
seen detected on board ships bound North, from
Col- James Austin, Of Gwinnett CO., Georgia.
was lately murdered by one of his slaves, Who
stabbed INN IN ten places. A negro woman has
oeen executed IN Louisiana, for poisoning coffee
"'ngn was 10 DC drank by her overscer.
How they love their masters ,ili.'I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
APPOINT THOROUGH COMMITTEE
MEN IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

This is indispensable in order to insure full
vote. There must be not only committees ap-
pointed. but thorough and efficient ones-those
who will be active and vgiani.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27
WHERE ARE THE YOUNG MENg

Numbers Of Wing young men will vote this
year for the frst time. There are many others
who are ready to work. Now is the time for
them. They will do more work than double the
number Of old, lukewarm Wings. Give them
places on committees, and encourage their efforts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-10-27

CosTLY SPEEcH.-Mr Bentons late speech
against Gen. Kearney occupied 81 columns of
the National lntelligelcor and Union. BY late
regulation of the Senate, matter Of this kind is
per column. This makes the cost Of Benton's
speech exceed Si30O.--RiclpnOnd IRhig. .,l
If able, We had rather pay that sum than to
have 10 read it, Baltimore G lPer.