Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-11-16

to have been any election of Governor by the people
Both branches of the legislature upon which the
election devolYes, are largely Wing. BRIGGS, the
Wing candidate, WILL of course, be chosen. In the
vacant Congressional District the fourth there is
again no choice PALrREY, Free-soil, falls 5000
short of having majority
hSrGoDEY, for December, is received, and is a We
nv beautiful number Of one hundred pages, and an
extra number of plates The ladies, we presume,
will be pleased with it.
The EDINBuRGH REVIEW, for October, is also on
our table. 1t is worth reading by all who read Tor
profit or even rational amusement.
FAST DAY.-Yesterday was the day set apart by
Gov MANLY as day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
We learn that there was service in most OF the church
es and we believe the observance OF the day was
pretty general, though very far from universal. A
good many of the stores were closed.
Mr.. CLAY AND THE SENTIMENT IN KENTUCKY
The correspondent of the New York Herald, report
ing the proceedings of the late Frankfort Convention
makes the following remarks which prove the popu-
lar sentiment of Kentucky sound to the core Mr.
CLAY and his supporters have committed political
felo de Sc
I" Mr. CIay's position in regard to the Kentucky
people is a somewhat anomalous. His distinguished
position in the Union, and his eminent abilities and
brilliant talents appear to be the State pride Of the
people, and secure at least their admiration But
his course the emancipation queston-his advoea-
cy of scheme of aboliton-hasd destroyed almost en-
trely his personal popularity among the people and
have been assured by leading Wing politicians here,
that it is seriously question whether Mr. Clay could
CARRY the State of Kentucky any Office for which
he might be candidate. Certain 1t is that IN the
Convention his position in regard to the emancpa-
ton question has been most severely criticised and
denounced by those in the body who are recognized
as leading Wings.
"To refer again to the emancipation question 1t
L Al /
rate has sunk most of the leading in the State
Besides, Mr. Clay, Judge Underwood, late U. 5. Sen
ator, and number of others almost prominent
and distinguished, have advocated emancipation the
cries, and all counter to the views OF the people
TRUMAN SMITH-We find in the Macon Telegraph,
the following description Of the personal appearance
of the Connecticut Senator -
Ellis personal appearance is by no means prepos-
sessng. stretched out he is about six feet. He has
q stoop, as though he were looking for something
lost upon the ground His eyes read in every stone
nest egg of chicane, and through the glasses of his
golden spectaces, his grey eyes almost pop out He
carries his hands in his pockets if he afraiC
they would fall off if suffered to hang by his side
He allows room for furture growth His pantaloons
too short to be strapped to his feet and have ten
dency to work upward. He walks heavily, and We
to the insect that happens to be under his shoe His
voice is gutteral with nasal twang; and he is mar
of indomitable industry His age must be about
SIXTY an old coon'n
JENNY LIND AND BARNUM-We have already re-
ferred to rumor that Barnum, the curiosity hunter
had made Jenny Lind the Musical celebrity, the Of
fer to sing in this country This reference has drawn
from the former letter, which the public is interes
ted in and which, therefore, we publish, mainly a
follows:
lst. Jenny Lind has never sent an agent to thi
country, but have sent two agents to her within
twelve months. One of these agents returned las
week, and has started again for Stockholm to ofe
her definite proposals for me.
I'd. AS regards the terms of Jenny Lind, MIR
Knowles, the manager Of the theatre at Manchester
Eng, engaged her to sing for him in the provincial
towns for which, understand and believe, he palt
her G400 sterling per night. also understand ant
believe that while she sang at the Queens Theatre
in London, the house usually contained t2OO0 ster
ling per night.
The idea therefore is absurd that would expee
her to sing two hundred nights in America for $50 00
only $3.50 per night positively have offered he
than four times that per night, besides pay
ing all expenses from Stockholm of herself two
wants. companion, and fnancier, (probably he
father and paying all expenses attending the trave
of herself and retinue in America, well all
penses connected with concerts operas, &C., and pa
cling carriage always at her disposal, and hav
offered to lodge $4,000 in the hands of her banke
in London to secure the fulflment of my proposition
if any gentleman thinks she may be induced t
visit America on more favorable terms than hav
named, stand ready to sign bond to give him So
for every 800 that he will engage her for less tina
$1,000 per night.
T. o. 1IhNe Acdru VI peAoOho
$25 for choice seat to hear her sing, and is kel
that your estimate of 81 per ticket very safe one
MISS CUsHMAN-The n. Y. Mirror understand
that Miss Cushman's performance for Is nighst 9
the Broadway theatre realized, for her share, nearl
five thousand dollars.
A MODEST GENTLEMAN-There are several GOO
stories told of Judge B. one ofthe associate judge
of D. county. He is remarkably deliberate an
pompous in his style of conversation, wears WIFI
cravat with huge tie, very high shirt collar, an
is altogether Gas he thnks) great man. Anon
other Offices, the Judge holds that of superintendent
of one of the Sunday schools and not long since sta
tied his auditory by the following touching appea
NV dear children, you will remember that IN sbo
time YOU must all die, and stand before gre'
Judge; yes far greater judge than the one thu
now addresses you!"
The Hillsboro' Democrat of the 9th inst. says :
"We are pleased to learn that friend 1t J. Flen
ing Waddel, late of the 18th Reg't. U. S. Infantr
and who conducted himself gallantly in the WI
with Mexico, has received the appointment OF Co
sui to Matamoras This announcement will no dou
afford pleasure to his friends and relatiy
throughout the State.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 49,
FATAL EXPLOSION OF A CANNoN.-Whilst expel
menting at the Washington Navy Yard this afternoo
thirty-two FOUNDER, after having been fred sever
times, burst, instantly killing Mr.. VIM. McLane,
gunner and valuable officer. His brains were nea
II blown out of his head. Several other officers al
narrowly escaped being killed.
FRU1rs OF WAR.-We noticed lately the session
a-Peace Congress at Paris. We see by letter of o.
g Aroar;can ,dalepates that DF GIR M