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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02
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DIsuNIoN AND AL THAT.--The Wing press
es in this Stale aTein the habit Of stigmatizing
the Democrats who venture to insist nponH
what they deem the just and constitutional
rights of the South, as nulliiers and preachers
of disunion. We think these sweet young
lambs, who are all for peace, should remem-
Der that threats of disunion upon this question
have not been confined to the South, nor to
the Democratic party, but havebeen freely in
dulged in by the presses of their own party at
the North, only. as might have been expec-
ted, they took the other side Of the question.
How long is it since every Wing press in New
England was crying out against the annexa-
ton of Texas as a virtual dissolution of the
Union. Why. it seems but yesterday, that
thirteen Wing representatives, with John
Quincy Adams at their head, affirmed that an
nexaton IS qrosld beiGentical Nth dissolution .
and not only Inevitably result in dissolution.
but fully JUSTIFY 1t +! And that the Wing Le-
gislature of Massachusetts resolved that any
law passed to annex Texas to the Union,
acomd haze no binding force arlGteuer upon
the people Of that State : @
AS specimen of the wing press in those
days, we need only call attention 10 the fol-
lowing extract from the Lowell Courier, a
leading Federal paper in Massachusetts,. The
Courier speaking of annexation says:
"Well what is our remedy! Shall we null
lily and secede from the Union? Could the
free states be brought up to that point ace
should sag YES, let the south stagger alone
with her load of sin and shame-we will have
none of it, But that is impossible. The PEG.
pie of the north are averse to a change, and
will bear much before they complain, and
complain long before they take other measures
Whether they aciH eUer be kicked into disolu.
ton remains to be SEEN" .:--...
And yet this was all right. 1t is only now
when the interests of the South are threaten
ed that our worthy opponents are taken with
such strong love for The Union, and such &
holy horror OF disunion. The grand differ.
! ence between wing and democratic threats o.
q disunion is this--the wing threats come from
the North, and are abolitonist. and unconsti
ltutional in their character Those of the Dem
4 ocrats are from the South, and are in defence
of the constitution. 1t is only in case of it
palpable violation that any appeal is made Il
the South, and then only with the view o
preserving the constitution, not of dissolvins
the Union.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

3 Imponant from Forida-Surrender Of the
Indiau MurdererS. -The following news from
Florida, has reached Savannah: ..
Gen. Twiggs met Billy Bowlegs and sixty
warriors in council, on The 10Th inst. These
had been waiting for him about nine days,
and delivered to him three of the five Indians
concerned ID the late murders and outrages ,
they also delivered the hands of another whom
they were compelled TO kill in endeavoring to
capture. but the other, nephew of Billy
Bowlegs, succeeded in effecting his escape.
Gen Twiggs consulted them as 10 their re-
moval from Florida They seemed 10 receive
the proposition with good will, but requested
TO be allowed ihe term Of sixty days for their
final decision.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

THE POLITICAL WoRLD.-Just now, on the
eve of the meeting of Congress, there seems to
be complete hull in political affairs. With
the exception of removals and diplomatic blum
ders, which have become too much of an eve
ry day occurrence TO excite more than pass
ing remark, there is but little stirring. Occa-
sionally we receive an inkling of the probable
policy which will be embodied in Mr.. Mer-
deth's Treasury Report. from which it would
appear that another attempt will be made at
the old federal maneuvre of tinkering the
currency" The revenue system is also TO
come in for its share of attention, and we
should not wonder if the whole federal porcine
animal, tail and all, were to be exhibited. 10
the astonished gaze of "the public in gener-
all and Congress in particular. 1t is gener-
ally believed that Mr.. Clingman's letter on
the currency, to which we made allusion last
week, was only put forth as feeler, or was
intended to prepare the public mind for fl
nancial scheme to be more fully developed in
the official report. 1t is also stated that Mr..
Meredith has consulted, on the subject of the
tariff, Mr.. Hudson, of Massachusetts, more
ultra pTotectonst than Abbott Lawrence him.
self If, indeed, coming events cast their shad-
ows before, these movements certainly indi-
cate, on behalf of Gen. Taylor's Cabinet, a
wish to saddle the country once more with a
yoke which neither we nor our fathers were
able to bear Fortunately, however, the time
ly distrust of the nation has deprived the adj
ministration of the power TO inf1ict permanent
injury. 1t may make itself ridiculous-h has
already done that, and in SO doing, has been
instrumental, in some degree, in casting obi.
guy on the public service. But beyond this
its power of doing evil does not extend. How
ever much if may wish to change The fnancia
system of the country, itcannot do it The In
dependent Treasury must stand--the Tariff O
40 must stand-the whole system of demo
cratic measures must stand. In fact the pres
emf administration will have a chance 10 d.
the only thing il is good for-nothing.
We anticipate long and stormy session o
Congress-perhaps as long as the first session
of the goth Congress, which was the longes
and most expensive slice the formation of tn
government but we question much whethe
one important measure. of political charac
ter, will be passed. The Democrats alread
have their measures in operation, and need no
move-the Federalists cannot The grea
point will be, the settlement of the territora
question. Ii is, however. doubtful whethe
any form of territorial government will b
agreed upon. The responsibility of recon-
mending some system, naturally devolyes up
on the party in power. Will they assume it
Will Gen. Taylor's message avow any opin
ion upon the subject Can any bill be passe
in the present position of parties All thes
are questions of which time alone can furnis
the solution.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

In the last year $4,000 seamen were en-
ployed on these vessels. All the above are
exclusive of those on the Lakes and the At
lantic coast ports. -..-... ......
There are now under construction at New
York and fast advancing towards completion,
twelve steam vessels, whose combined ton
mage is 1890 tons Of these, five are steam
ers of 5000 tons each four of them belonging
to the new line of E. K. Collins, and the 9TH
er, the Franklin, now the property of COM
pany about 10 establish new line of steam
ers between New York and Havre by the way
of Southampton. The Atlantic and Pacific,
belonging 10 Collins line, are already launch
ed, and are now receiving their machinery,
the cylinders of which are six feet in dame
ter, and supposed to be the largest ever yet
cast for a steamer in this country or England.
These two steamers are said to be larger than
either the Grit Britain or the i'll faed President,
and are to commence their regular voyages on
the 1st of June, 1850. The Arctic and An
tarctic, now on the stocks. are of smaller d.
mansions, and are also intended for Collins's
line. ...a
Besides these, there are the Georgia, inten-
ded for the Atlantic and Pacific line of mail
steamers, and two others of 600 and 400 tons
| speetlvely.-Baltimore fmerican.
The circulation of bank notes in Ireland,
during the present year, has been reduced
| from seven millions and half, to four mil
| lions.
| The Sheriff and the President.-The Sher-
| if of Philadelphia receives more pay than the
| President of the United States, his pay amount
ing to $4,000 year! The Sheriff of New
York receives in fees $4,000 year.
| Missouri Iron.-The Iron wire made from
the ore of the Missouri Iron Mountain is said
to be superior to any other IN use.
Size of London London and its surroun-
ding districts, contain nearly 100000 per-
sons. If this immense number of persons
were placed in line, at distance of fourteen
yards apart, they would reach to the extent OF
$4,000 miles. or more than the circumference
/ oil. the globe. At this rate, London will soon
beat Babylon in size; and we dare say, with
its gin shops, il has long equalled it in iniqui.
ty.- Philadelphia Gazette.
ss Mr.. EDITOR For mussy's sake do tel
i me. how many feet has Queen Victory got
The newspapers are talking abou. 81 Her Ma
Ijesty's I'D FOOT Yours, Ann Darlington.
| - Boston Post.
T. Neas Hampshire The. Democrats of New
Hampshire have nominated Gov. Dismore fol
! reelection.
Tennessee. vote for Governor at th1
August election, as officially declared in con
yentlon OF the two Houses, ID as follows:
II Trousdale, tdem.,) 61,740
II Brown. lwhig.) - so $50
i - i. -
Dem- majority, 1880
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

WING TEsTIMoNY.-James Watson Webb,
of the New York Courier and Enquirer, the
organ of northern Whiggery. speaking Of the
present administration, says: -.
I'VE hazard nothing in saying that, in the
whole history of parties in the United States,
never has there been such total squandering
of patronage without the slightest prospect of
reaping fruit from it, as by the party now in
power. From Maine TO Louisiana, we hear
one universal complaint, that the recipients Of
Office have filled up the subordinate places in
their gift with their sons, nephews, brothers,
and family connexions Of every conceivable de-
gree Of consequently
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

ATRocIoUs ACT OF TYRAENY-M. BoDIsco
BASisHED TO SIBERIA.-A Washington cor
respondent of the New York Courier & En-
aurer, reveals new and most outrageous in
stance of the tyranny of the Russian Gar
The victim is M. Bodisco, for many years Rus
sian Minister at Washington, where he was
very popular-having married an American
lady-and being most amiable and accom-
plished gentleman. 1t seems that an edict of
the autocrat forbids any Of his diplomatic
agents from owning any property in the coun-
tries 10 which they are accredited, and NJ. 3D.
disco has enriched himself in property exclu-
sively American His fortune, invested in
u. S. stocks and real estate, is estimated at
nearly half million. These facts becoming
known TO the Gear, through the agency of a
spy, he Immediately took means TO get M. Be-
disco into mis- hands. He summoned him to
repair 10 St. Petersburg without delay, as his
counsel was required in matter OF much i'm
portance. He was also directed to bring along
his nephew, Secretary of Legation, as COM
mission in the army awaited him.
Upon their arrival at St. Petersburg, the
nephew was Immediately cast into prison, and
M. Bodisco banished TO Siberia. 1t is but a
few months since he took leave OF his wife
and friends in Washington. and now, in his
old age, he is an exile amid the inhospitable
wiIds of Siberia. The Courier vouches for
the medium through which the news comes,
which, it says, leaves no doubt of lis authen-
ticitV,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

ELECTION OF JUICES BY THE People IN
TENNEssEE.-The Committee on the Judicial
ry in the Tennessee Legislature, on the 23d
ult, made a lengthy report in favor Of the
election of Judges by the people. A motion
was made to postpone it indefinitely, but it
was lost by majority of So against It. This
matter seems 10 have taken strong hold Of the
public mind in several of the States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

Il is stated that M Cunard's new contract
with the British Government, amounts 10
g145,o 900 per annum; by anew provision, he
tween Liverpool and New YoFk--no 'onger
calling al Halifax-as soon as the new Amer
lean line Of steamships begin their trips. TINS
shows they intend to run The Workers as aara
as possible, but competition il tie lie Oh
trade
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

Queer doings IN CubG.-The New York
Sun OF Saturday, hints at secret movements
still going on in Cuba, and promises in short
time " stirring and glorious news from the
beautiful Cuba" The same paper confirms
the following from correspondent of the Tri-
hume at Havana. Oct. 49,:
&C While the U. S. ship Germantown was at
MatanZas, number of gentlemen proposed 10
give the officers ball, and the day selected
was Saint Zachary's day. Leave wasTefused
by the Governor, for fear that il might be es-
teemed compliment 10 the President of the
United States. But the committee were infor-
med that on the Queens birthday, 1t pould be
necessdru to giUe one, and the officers could be
invited 10 attend it. which would answer the
same purpose. The parties did not think so,
however, and as they were denied the one,
they declined the other all the preparations
were made, but no dancers were in the halls
The music pIped TO empty walls. save that his
excellency, the Governor, his wife and daugh.
Ter, were present. Six young gentlemen, GUS
tom house officials, have been sentenced to
FIVE years residence in Corunna for the crime
of staying away from this ball, and four have
been ordered home by Alcoy, and sailed this
morning, placed on board the Courier which
sailed for Cadiz''
Another letter says that five of the young
men had secretly printed and forwarded circu.
lars 10 the parties expected 10 ''assist'' at the
entertainment, in honor of the Queen, that the
ball would not take place.
The New Orleans Picayune gives the fol-
lowing as 10 government espionage in Cuba !:
Jealousy the most intense of our country
men haunts the mind of the Captain General
and the CamarilIa Measures have been ia
ken TO register the names, residences business
and political opinions Of all Americans on The
Island. They are thus, to use the language
of our informant, exposed 10 vigilant and
suspicious observation that renders life in Cuba
exceedingly dsagreeable.'"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

The Mint.-The total amount of California
gold received at the mint in Philadelphia has
been S. 100000. The Ledger says that all
that still remains can be coined in less than
three weeks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02
WAsH1nnr,

WASHINGTON, Oct %.
2 R,snaored appointment -It is reported on
reliable authority, that the Sixth Authorship
efthe Treasury has been offered to Mr. Wad-
die, of N Carolina. 9
& TeIegrapsic Corr. Bait. Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

1RoN.-The Columbia, tPenn.,) Star says ::
!" More iron furnaces have been built in Co.
lumbia county since the passage of the act of
1876, than ever before in three years time."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

THE RALEIGH REGIsTER.-The Raleigh
Register has made its appearance in an enlar-
ged and improved form. We rejoice at every
effort which tends to improve the appearance,
or raise the character of the North Carolina
Press, and trust that it will be met by cores
ponding encouragement on the part of the
public.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

THANKsGIvINH IN MARYLAND.-Governor
Thomas has issued his proclamation, appoint
ing the 2sth Of November as day Of thanks
giving and prayer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

Doors AND SHoEs.-At a Boot and Shoe
Convention, held recently in New York City.
it was stated that eighteen millions dollars
worth ofrBoois and Shoes are manufactured
annually il Massachusetts,; yet the demands
beyond the supply.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

A SMALL VESSEL FOR CAL1FoRN1A-A
schooner of only tarenty eight tons, cleared
last week from New Bedford, boand for San
Francisco. She is TO be used as freighting
vessel on the Sacramento. This is little the
smallest vessel that has ever attempted to go
round Cape Horn. <..k 5#Ht
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

MEssRs. CALDWELL AND BARRINGER.-We
have SO far forborne making allusion to most
unfortunate difficulty which has, for some months
past existed between Major Green w. Caldwell.
late democratic candidate for Congress in the Sd
district, and Rufus w. Barringer, Esq, brother of
Hon. D. M. Barringer, recently appointed Minis
ter to Spain, because we hoped that some AMIGA
BILE arrangement would made, and we dislike to
intermeddIe with matters purely personal in their
character, but since it has been brought before
the judicial tribunals, we feel at liberty to make
short statement of the facts as they appear in the
papers: The difficulty grew out of some express
sions used by Mr.. Barringer during the campaign
which drew from Maj. Caldwell demand for
satisfaction, which satisfaction was, accorded by
the withdrawal of the offensive expressions.
Subsequently the correspondence was published,
and in connection with the publication, renewed
offense was given and fresh challenge passed.
This challenge, whether accepted or not, by Mr..
Barringer, the challenged party, was only re-
sponded to through the medium of the papers.
Mutual examinations and recgiminations ensued,
resulting at length in personal collision, during
which, according to the statement of the " Hor-
nets Nest four barrels of revolver were dis
charged by Major Caldwell, but without any Sc
rious result. Since this occurrence, both parties
have been bound over to keep the peace. The
whole affair affords a striking illustration of
the evil consequences springing from an indul-
genoe of that system Of personal abuse and de-
traction, which forms too frequent an accompani-
ament Of eIectioneering campaigns.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

II Railroads IN the United Safes Us nav ,.o
now in the United States about s.5oo m nnn
of railway completed. at cost q s2su,gOo .,
600, and before the close OF inns year, q .s"0'
1000 niles more will be 10 coniein piane y
and cagiial viii be found rapidly eenteFins "'
ward them. asAsF -zssssA q se''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02
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LATE FROM MExIco-The Picayune of the
goth has the following news from Mexico:
Ii Siglo of the 22d nit. states that the late
victory OF Gen. Uraga over the insurgents in
the Sierra Gorda, has so .dispirited them, that
there is now hopes of a speedy pacifcation of
that hot bed of revolt. That paper expresses
the opinion that within month from that
date peace will be established throughout the
Sierra.
Ell Siglo of the goth states that the $4,000
sent by the General Government to Yucatan,
was an opportune relief 10 that State. The
siege of Bacalar had been raised by the In
dians, but that of Tihosuco was closely press
ed -a
The Tampico Noticioso insists that the OBJ
ject of the secret expedition was 10 invade the
State of TamauIipas. @ -" 5s
The 18th of September, the anniversary Of
Mexican independence, was celebrated with
great pomp. both in Tampico and the capital.
The NottcfoSo is very indignant at the re-
from the mines of California, and in the same
connection intimates that the Buffalo Hunt
ers'' have had an agent among the insurgents
of the Sierra, instigating them to revolt.
The Tampico Defensor is informed that
Gen La Vega has resigned his command.
A company of American Volunteers. called
the Guerrilla Company" had a severe fight
in Durango. with the Apache Indians. The
fight lasted three hours, and 1900 rounds of
ammunition were expended by the company.
From twenty to twenty-five Indians were
killed, and ten were made prisoners. The
Americans, quite fatigued with their continu-
ed exertions, were unable TO follow up their
victory. The number of Indians was about
200. according to appearances, although one
of the prisoners stated there was 800 in ALL
The whole number of Americans and Mexi-
cans engaged was twenty -nine. The loss on
the part of the little band was one killed and
eight wounded.
.Anneration and Population Of Canada
One of the noblest territories of the British
Empire knocks at our door for, admittance,
and its destiny is considered manifest by some.
By Canada, we mean the entire British North
American Provinces, numbering in population
over 100000 souls, distributed as follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

The Commerce of the Canadas. and its pro-
gressiye increase, is somewhat shown by the
following arrivals from the ocean in the river
St. Lawrence: ...-.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02
WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday Morning, Nor. 9, 1870. .


FrRE Poor PkIKT.--We have been shown
some specimens Of Blake's Patent Fire Proof
Paint. and have examined it with considera-
bic interest, and, SO far as we can judge. ii
appears well calculated TO answer all the pur-
) poses for which il is recommended, either as
. coating for the sides or roofs Of houses, or
in any other case where protection against
the encroachments Of fire or the weather might
s be desirable. Webelieye that II is much less
expensive than white lead, and, Of course, a
trial may be very cheaply made. Mr., VIM
A. Gwyer is th4 Agent for this place.
SuPERIoR Court The Superior Court for
New Hanover county, is now in session in
this place, his Hon. Judge Dick presiding
The first part Of the week has been occupied
with the civil docket. We have heard OF no
case OF public interest.
ssTHE PURsUTTs OF LIFE" is the title Of an
able address delivered before the Literary So
cieties OF Davidson College. on the 9th day OF
August, 1S49. by Hon. Robert Strange, for a
copy of which, we are indebted 10 the polite
ness of the author
We have not as yet. been able to bestow
upon the address, that calm and attentive pc
usal which the importance OF the subject and
the high and acknowledged talents of the
author bespeak for it; but from the hurried
glance which we have taken, we should judge
that the aim of the author was to impress up.
on the minds of his youthful auditors the con.
viction that choosing pursuit for life. useful
ness rather than display should be consulted
and that honesty, integrity, and energy, cal
alone ensure success, and confer lasting dis
tinction. A most eloquent appeal is made lc
the patriotism and state pride of the young and
ardent spirits about TO enter upon the stage OF
action
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02
II1rNoIs UNrrED ssTArrs SENaroR.-The

Legislature Of illinois. on the 27th ult., cleo
ted Gen. Shields one Of The o. $. Senator'S from
that State. by majority Of 81 votes, oyer Cy-
rus Edwards. II will be remembered that
Gen. Shields was elected before, but declared
ineligible by the Senate, because be had not
been citizen of the United States for nine
years, the length of time required by law. He
is now eligible and will take his seat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-02

In the last year $4,000 seamen were en-
ployed on these vessels. All the above are
exclusive of those on the Lakes and the At
lantic coast ports. ....