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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-07-13

FATHER MATTHEW IN New YoRK.-Father
Matthew continues to receive all sorts OF at
tention in New York. He was met at Staten
Island by deputation in steamboat charter
ed for the occasion welcomed by the Mayor
and City authorities dined by the Common
Council, and healths pledged BY the Rev. Fa-
Their in pure Croton water, and responded to
in bumpers of the same by the city fathers.
N. Bit is limited that the Councilmen
cheated their guest. and mixed whiskey with
the water.
On Friday he visited number Of the pub
lie institutions in company with Bishop
Hughes. Throughout the day many ladies and
gentlemen called on him, and among them
were Mrs N. P. Willis, Mrs. Edwin Forrest
and number OF others. The Catholic Total
Abstinence Beneficial Society of New York
has rendered him the sum of $3.50, volunta-
rily subscribed by the members. He accepts
the gift in handsome letter, from which we
extract the following:
thank you, deeply thank you, for your
kind sympathy, and assure you, that nothing
but the overwhelming necessities OF my po-
siton could induce me to accept any pecunla-
ry aid from the British government. need
Eot remind you, that have never yet CONVEX
ted to my own use single penny OF that an.
nuity, it having been invariably appropriated
TO pay the premium of assurances effected on
my life to satisfy the opportunities of credl-
tors, to whom become indebted in my un-
ceasing exertions to promote the cause OF
temperance in Ireland.
1t is said that the good, unassuming old
man, feels oppressed by sort of lionization
which he neither likes nor desires He does
not wish TO be paraded like an elephant, mol
exhibited for show. Bennett is right in talk.
ing about the Goldfish aristocracy of New York
Whenever man, distinguished in any way
comes among them from Europe, forthwith he
is bounced upon by certain clique, and pa
raded by them 10 enhance their own co1se'
quence Father Matthew, no doubt, wishes
10 labor among the weary and heavy laden
to bring reformation and happiness TO the
dwellings of the poor Of his own nation, anC
of all others-to spread the work Of tenn
perance among all classes, and 10 mingle with
the great American people. not to be pouncet
upon by wine.blbbing aristocracy of retired
pork butchers, or the higher classes" O
New York vulgarity.
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satisfaction to the party-Q mean the people,
not Office hunters)-for Mr. Ashe is, emphati-
cally, peoples man AN honest, straight
forward, unwavering Democrat, who possess
ses very respectable abilities, and who will
do credit to the station 10 which the Demo-
cratic party of this district will be certain to
elevate him. And this is not all he has,
during several years past, made more sacrlfi-
ces, and devoted more of his time to sustain
his party, than any other man in the district.
And now. behold, out comes Mr. David Reid 4!
Now, if Mr. Reid had been recommended in
any of the primary meetings, or had received
respectable vote in the Convention, there
would have been some excuse for the course
he is pursuing but do not understand that
he was proposed in single meeting in the
district, or that he received single vote in the
Convention. What are his calculations p
There are, according to the last Governors
election, 5,395 Democrats in the district, and
2.584 Wings, and does he calculate to distract
and split off .4O6 Democrats from Mr. Ashe,
and thereby enable the Wing party TO elect
him to Congress If this is Mr. Reds de-
pendance, and cannot see what else it can
be, am in hopes that he will be mistaken
and that the Democratic party of our district
will not suffer him, nor any other man, to re-
present The district in Congress who will be
thus much indebted to Whiggery for his cleo
ton. For what representative would not, in
some degree, feel bound TO carry out the views
of say two-thirds of his electors !? | mean
those who vote for him
NO OFFICE HUNTER.
Duplin County, 4th July, 1919.
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Duplin County, 4th July, ls49.

For the Journ.l
SOUTH WASHINGTON, NJ July IL.
Messrs. Editors:-I cannot refrain from
dropping you few lines, 10 say that was at
South Washington on the glorious Fourth OF
July, and was highly gratifed by the procee-
dings. By the bye, were you ever in the coun-
try on Fourth OF July? If not. you should
be, that's all. 1t is true, there is none of the
pomp and display that characterlzes your GEL
CITATIONS in towns and cities, but there is a
quiet dignity that pervades all classes, which
seems to say: This is our great National Sab
bath, that gave birth to us as Nation. The
day to which we are indebted for The liberties
we enjoy, and on it we will render all honor
to our ancestors, who, on this day, 1776
laid the foundation of our National ediice
which makes US now happy people, enjoy
ing all the blessings that Freedom can bestow
Such seems 10 be the true spirit with which
the day is ushered in in the country, where
all. as a band of brothers unite, as here, in
rendering homage 10 the great good of Lib
erty.
Such seemed 10 be the spirit that predomi
mated at South Washington on this occasion
At IL NJ, the citizens formed procession
and marched down to the house of D. Harrel
Esq, where the order of exercises was a:
follows, viz:
First.-Prayer from Rev. Robert Tate.
Second.-Reading of the Declaration, by
Thomas Lee, Esq.
Third,-An Grafton, by Thomas H. Tate
Esq, which was delivered in very chastt
and beautiful style. must say that Mr.. Tate
did high honor 10 himself and credit to hi;
district. This was the prevailing sentimen
of all present. The exercises closed with
prayer from the Rev. ]. w. West, after which
the ladies were invited 10 par,ake of cola
| ton prepared for the occasion, while the gen
tlemen were making more substantial prepar
ations for the Ball that succeeded in the eve
| ming, all of which passed off very agreeably
considering the large number present, whcl
must have rendered it very uncomfortable, ha
it not have been that the air was so remarka
| bly, cool for the season, &c. A
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For the Juurnd
MEETING IN CLINTON.

Pursuant TO public notice, large number
of the citizens of Sampson County assembled
at the Court House in Clinton, on the 4th inst,
for the purpose of making the necessary ar
engagements towards paying proper respect TO
the memory OF James X. Polk. late President
of the United States.
On motion, Patrick Murphy, Esq, was CAL
led to the Chair, and Julien P. Faison appoin-
ted Secretary. On motion, the Chairman ap-
pointed the following gentlemen 10 prepare
resolutions expressive of the feelings of the
meeting: DR.. Thomas Bunting, Josiah John
son, DR.. VIM. Mckay, William Ashford, Har-
dy E. Royal, R C. Holmes, William C.
Draughan, Mathew J. Faison, Chas. A. Har-
rison and Isaac w. Lane.
The committee reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions which were unanimous
ly adopted, viz:
Inasmuch as it hath been the pleasure of ihe
Great Arbiter of nations, TO call from our
midst our late illustrious fellow citizen, James
Knox Polk, President of the United States,
and whereas, we portion of the citizens Of
Sampson, without distinction OF party,
here assembled. feel DESTROYS of expTes-
sing proper sense of the sad bereavement
that is sustained by the American people
| in the loss of so distinguished character,
and also to pay just tribute of respect TO his
memory, therefore
Resolved, That this meeting deeply deplore
the affective event which has so recently fill
ed our nation with sorrow. But Yesterday we
beheld him, whose departure from earthly ex-
istence we now mourn, guiding with master
hand, under the blessings of Divine Provi-
dence, the energies of this mighty Republic
But yesterday, he was the "observed of all
observers - the centre, too, of attraction, 10
which was directed the gaze of admring mil
hons But today he lies peacefully sIumber-
ing in tie silent chamber of death, where the
voice of neither praise or detraciion can reach
his dull, cold ear. Posteri,y will in due time
assign his name 10 its proper niche in the tenn.
pie of fame. Highly sensible. therefore, are
we, that on an occasion like this all feelings
of partnership should be swallowed up in the
more ennobling desire to honor the memory Of
the departed patriot and statesman
RESOLVED, That in order to exhibit more full
ly our respect for the memory of the deceased
we suggest that this meeting select some suit
aOie person 10 denver an euiogy on lhe ilit
and character of the late Ex-President Jane,
K. Polk, at such time as may be deemed
most expedient for said purpose.
On motion, the committee on resolution
were designated to appoint some person 10 de
liver an eulogy. Said committee reported tn
name of w. A. Strong. Esq, with his aecep
lance of the duty, and the oath of the presen
month set apart for its performance.
i On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die
PATRICK MURPHY, Chm.
J. P. FA1soS, Sec'y.
i GWilmington and Fayetteville paper
please copy.
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G-The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger says: g The administra-
ton seems TO have given up all hopes of hav-
ing majority in the House of Representa-
lives, and has no notion of making a. violent
attack on the Tariff of '46, or on the Sub
Treasury" We think the Ledger man is right
Gen. Tayior's administration will be in the
minority clearly in the mnority-if our
friends do their duty in the elections yet to
come. 1t is the only thing that can prevent
Gen. Taylor's cabinet from trying 10 carry
their measures of restriction through. Will
they not Try it?
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We learn from the Wilmington Journal that
David Reid, Esq. of New Hanover, has taken
the field as candidate for Congress in oppe-
sition TO Mr.. Asbe. We regret this, not only
on account of the party, which to some extent
may be distracted and divided by this move
ment, but on account of Mr. Reid himself -
Mr. Ashe has been fairly nominated bya Con-
Uention holden an accordance wikh Democratic
usages. He is the candidate of the party, and
as such ought to be and aUiH be sustained -
Sound upon ali the leading issues, and well
qualified by his information, decision OF char
acter, and experience, for seat in Congress
the party which has brought him forward will
no doubt rally to his support and elect him
triumphantIy.-Raleigh Standard.
We can assure the Standard that our party
will undoubtedly rally TO the support of Mr
AsHE.
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eo-Wm. S. Ashe, Esq, the Democratic
nominee for Congress in the 7th District, will
address his fellow-citizens at the following
times and places, viz -
At Warsaw, Duplin county, on Saturday,
he 18th instant.
At Richland, Onslow county, on Thursday
the 10Th instant
AT Jacksonville, Onslow county, on Friday
the 20th instant.
At Sandy Run, New Hanover county, or
Saturday, the 2lst instant
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m-Mr Haigh, of Fayetteville, has refused
to accept of the appointment of Attorney for
the District of North Carolina, recently ten
dered him by the President 1t seems that
Old Whitley has considerable difficulty in get
ting true blue Fedelalist 10 FIJI some of his
appointments Conscience sometimes works
wonderful impressions, and no doubt operated
considerably in the course of Messrs. Miller
and Haigh, in refusing 10 accept of the ap'
pointment rendered them by the President
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DEFAuLT1NG TELLER.-A dispatch from
New Orleans to the Charleston Courier, bear
iEg date the 9TH instant, says =" Jackson
Duplesie, formerly Teller, but recently cleo
ted Cashier of the Mechanics & Traders
Bank, is defanlter as Teller in the amount
of $4,000. A warrant has been issued for
his arrest His bond as Teller-$20, 000-is
a solvent security"
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How DO YoU LIKE IT "A Mr.. George
Brown. of Washington, Beaufort county, N.
c., has been appointed 10 take charge of the
new lighthouse, now about being finished.
on Oak Island. in Brunswick county. What
do our Wing friends of old Brunswick think
of snch conduct Is it possible that no Wing
could be found in Brunswick county, capable
Of taxing care OF a lighthouse
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For the Journal.

For the Journal.
MEssRs. EDIroRs-Understandi that Gen.
Mckay had declined reelection to Congress,
the Democratic party, in each county of this
district, after giving due notice, called meet
ings and appointed delegates to Convention,
which assembled in Clinton on the 31st May,
and then and there fairly nominated VIM. S.
Ashe, Esq, as the candidate of the party, to
succeed Gen. Mckay and which nomination,
u have no doubt in the world, gave general
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For the Journal.


Messrs Editors The seventy-ihird Ami
versary of American independence, was cele-
DRAFTED by the citizens of Upper Black River
District, at Lebanon, with zeal worthy the &C.
casien. and in manner which reflected the
highest credit upon their patriotism and good
taste.
The Volunteer Company, under the COM
mand of Capt. Devane, was formed about
half past eleven O'Clock and after having
gone through a variety of evolutions, were
marched to stand erected in the midst of a
beautiful grove. where, under the supernten-
dance of Louis Highsmith, Esq, acting Mar
shall, the ceremonies of the day were com.
menced with solemn and impressive prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Fennell. The Mecklenburg
Declaration OF independence was then read by
N. H. Fennell, followed by the National De.
claration, read by Mr.. William Devane. Both
these gentlemen evinced proper conception
of these two immortal instruments, and read
with remarkable force and distinctness. Mr.
Jno. A. Corbett, member of the last gradua'
ting class at our University, then arose, and
in chaste and eloquent Grafton, delighted
the large and respectable audience by which
he was surrounded. Mr.. C. sketched briefly
but beautifully, the progress of our country
from her birth, as an Independent Nation
through her many vicisitudes of trial and suf-
fering, TO her present digni6ed, elevated and
prosperous position ; and after a merted com
pliment to the exalted character of American
women, and their powerful and effective agen.
cy in the great work OF moral and social re-
formation; and touching tribute to the mem
DRY of the lamented Polk, he closed by ap
pealing TO US powerfully, as Americans ant
North Carolinians, to preserve, unimpared by
party rage, or civil discord, the political anC
religious liberties which we now en- Joy. Ou
limits, however, forbid US melting out TO the re
marks of Mr. Corbett, the justice to which
they are entitled it is sufficient TO say tina
they met us they merited, with unqualified
appreciation.
After enjoying this :" feast of reason'' WI
were invited 10 a table groaning under LOAF
of the substantially where ample justice
was done TO the inner man. The day wa
closed by we'll attended Ball, where, in tn
midst of bright eyes, merry faces, and the JOY
Gus dance, mirth and hilarity reigned supreu
until the grey dawn admonished us that tn,
period of our festvity was at an end. z.
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REMOVALS IN NoRTH CARoLINA-Sylvester
Brown has been appointed Collector of the
Customs at Washington, N. c., vice James K.
Hatton, removed.
We are little curious about Mr.. Browns
appointment. The last time we had the plea
sure of seeing our old friend, he was anything
but a Federalist. We hope he has not, in his
old age, become blinded, and drank of the
wicked cup of Taylor Federalism
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MIssoURI.-At New Franklin, Howard
county, Missouri. on the 9th ult, COL Ben
ton addressed a meeting, and was replied to by
C. F. Jackson, Esq, Senator for that county.
The Banner says that Mr.. Jackson's speech,
combating Benton, received great applause,
while Benton's received none.
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Respect for the american Flag in Rome
A letter OF June Sd, from the Eternal City,
after pictuEing the devotion, union, and hero
ism OF the people, male and female, and their
voluntary sacrifices to sustain themselves
against the French siege, says
" With the exception of Major Cass, our
charge d'afaires, there is not single diplo-
matte officer in Rome, the whole of that body
still remaining at Gaeta. am informed that
Russian, English, German, and other foreign.
ers, have implored Major Cass to take them
under his protection. know that ladies and
gentlemen of the highest responsibility have
resoried to his hotel in great numbers, in hope
of security. Among them are some of our
compatriots. Not few Roman families,
understand, of distinction and nobility, have
likewise joined in this request During the
action of this morning, the stars and stripes,
or rather very bad imitation OF them, were
waving from the palaces Pinsiana, Falconeir,
and one or two others. This is certainly a
strange spectacle. That power SO far away,
and of but yesterdays birth, comparatively,
should be invoked for protection in old Rome,
the city of the Caesars, is a memorable mark
of the mutations of time and, what is not
less remarkable, presenting forcible common
tary on the weakness of the present Govern
ment, is the fact that application has been
made TO our charge for permission to suspend
the American flag from two princely houses,
in order 10 save their female inmates from Vio-
lence and dishonor, the heads of which are
actually members of the administration. Ho'
| nor to the land of the free
| ITO us Americans this is a proud day.
Fortunately most of our countrymen took
their departure at the first indication of hos.
Thara arc fau ladias
among whom is the accomplished scholar.
Miss Fuller; but understand that they are
all well cared for-every necessary precadtoa
| having haen faken fnr fhoir sacI,rifxt
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SICKNESS OF Hon. HENRY CLAY.-Conside-
rahle anxiety has been felt during the last
week, arising from tie sickness, and. at one
time, the rumored death, of Mr.. Clay. MIR.
Clay, it seems, has just passed through Sc
we're attack of cholera, and the fears for his
life, especially at his age, were certainly well
founded. We are happy to learn, by the Ia,
test accounts, that he is rapidly recovering.
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have taken great interest in getting out a
candidate in opposition to Mr.. Ashe. when he
announces democrat without authority from
himself OF any of his friends; without being
authorized by his bills, but purely for the
love of the thing. and upon its own hook. A
very disinterested paper, is the Observer
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NEwsPApERs.-The Smithfsld Telegraph
has been removed to Geldsboro', and is now
published at that place, under the name of the
Goldsboro' Telegraph. There is now both a
Democratic and Federal paper published. in
Goldsboro'. The Patriot has not gone ont oil
existence, aa supposed by the Chronicle.
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SERVED linn RIGHT-1he notorious Ned
Buntline. who publishes scurrilous paper in
New York, was severely beaten in PhiladeI-
phia last week by man whom he had SLAM
dered.
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MAINE.-Among the resolutions of the
Democratic State Convention in Maine, is one
declaring that it will be the duty of the U. 5.
Senate to vindicate the reputation of Demo
Gratis removed from Office without cause.
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EXEMPLARY MoDERATIoN-The number of
removals since Gen. Taylor came into office,
already excccde four thousand larger num-
Der than has ever been made during any whole
term since the formation of the government.
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FATHER MATTHEw-The Inequalities OF
the White House have been rendered BY the
President to Father Matthew, on his visit &c
Washington city.
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FEDERAL PoINT,-By an order of the last
County Court for this County, an election
precinct has been formed in this district. The
polls will be opened at the School-House OF
the district, on the first Thursday in August
noYf
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To Correspondents.-" Sigma" has been
received, and might have had place in our
paper to-day, if the writer had favored us
with his name. Suppose he call at our Office.
Marriage and Obituary notices must be &C
companied with responsible name, before
we can publish them.
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u-The steamship Washington, which arri-
we'd at New York last week, brought over a
million dollars worth of goods and ninety.four
passengers. Her freight list is perhaps the
most valuable which has ever been brouc, hi
into the country. Her news is anticipated by
the Canada
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Honor TO Mr.. BANCRoFT.-We learn from
the English papers, that Hon. George Ban
croft, our Minister at the Court of St. James,
received the degree of Doctor in Civil Law,
from Oxford University, on the goth of June
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EMIGRATION AT NEW York During the
three moaths Immediately preceding the 4th
of July, 9s,s41 emigrants arrived at the port
of New York
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owe are requested by DAVID REID, ESQ.,
to announce him as candidate to represent this
District in the next Congress.
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THE CHOLERA IN EURoPE--From The news
by the Canada, we CLEAN the gratifying intel
ligence that the cholera has abated much OF
its virulence throughout Europe, having near
ly disappeared from many important points.
The deaths in Paris, which had at one time
reached as high as 700 per day, before the
sailing of the steamer, had fallen TO 14O, and
were rapidly decreasing. In Dublin, and
throughout Ireland, the attacks are less severe
than formerly. The same accounts are recei-
we'd from Scotland. Very little cholera exists
in London.
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DB-Fitz Green Halleck, the poet, has entire
ly recovered from his recent illness-a tempo
rary arrangement of the mind.
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COLT is estimated by Louisiana planter
and physician, that the cholera has swept of
one tenth of all the slaves in that State.
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One of the most beautiful gems in oriental
literature is contained in passage from Per
sian poet. Sad. quoted by Sir w. Jones; the
sentiment of which is embodied in the 1oiio"'
ing lines:
The sandal tree perfumes when riven,
The axe that laid it low.
Let man who hopes to be forgiven,
Forgive snd bless his foe.
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PENNsYLvAN1A.-The Democratic Conven-
ton which assembled at Pittsburg, on the 4th
instant, nominated John N Gamble, Esq, as
the Democratic candidate for Canal Commits
sioner a more important office than Governor.
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0o-New Orleans is represented as very
healthy. But few deaths from cholera, and
the general average of interments small.