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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
The Nashville convention-First day.

NASHVILLE June 3-5, p. III.
The convention met at 8 o'clock, p. m and was
called to order by ex-Gov A. V. Brown, OF Iennes-
see who stated that the convention of the different
States in their preceding meetings, had agreed upon
the following report and recommendations, which
they had required him to submit to the convention,
viz to vote bv States each delegation counting one.
The following gentlemen compose the officers OF
the convention President VIM. l.. Sharkey. OF Mis-
sissppi vice president, Gov. Mcdonald OF Ga; sec
retaries, VIM. F. Cooper and E. g. Eastman, of
Nashville The president, upon taking the chair,
addressed the convention in explanation Of the object
stating that not to dissolve, but to perpetuate the
Union and the legacy from their fathers, not mang
led and torn, had they met. He asked who was the
greatest patriot-he who would avert danger by pre-
pairing for it's approach, he who waited till the
evil was irredeemable They had met to adopt
measures for ayerting the dreaded calamity to the
government
The convention was formally opened with prayer
by the Rev. J. B. Furguson. After some discussion
in regard to objects and the credentials OF delegates
it was ordered that committee be raised consisting
of one delegate from each State to receive and re-
gister the names of all the delegates present.
On motion of R. Robert, of South Carolina, the
convention adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow, a.
NJ Clay's compromise will be rejected.
Ielegraphic Corr. Wash Union.
SECOND DAr.-June 4th.
The Convention organized and determined to vote
by States-each State being entitled to one vote
The following nine States appeared to be represent
ed: Alabama, Arkansas Florida, Georgia. Mississippi
pi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
How many delegates appeared from each State, we
are not informed. Judge SHARKEY, of Mississippi,
was elected permanent President. No further bus;-
ness transacted, and the Convention adjourned
until next dav
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
Democratic Meeting in BIaden Con,

Democratic Meeting in Bladen County.
Previous notice having been given, meeting of a
portion of the Democrats of Bladen county convened
at the Courthouse in Elzabethtown ON Monday,
the Sd instant.
On motion of DR.. H. H. Robinson, COLIN MONROE,
Esq, was called to the Chair, and J. M. WHITE ap-
pointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained
by the Chairman, it moved and seconded that
the Chairman appoint delegates to the Democratic
State Convention, to be holden in the city of Raleigh
on the 18th of this Instant for the purpose of noni
mating suitable candidate for Governor to be pla-
ced upon the Democratic ticket at the ensuing cleo
ton; whereupon the Chair appointed the following
delegates, viz j R. Kemp, w D. McNeil DR. Fl.
H. Robinson, T. S. D. Mcdowell J. A Mcdowell,
and ]. M. White.
On motion it was ordered that the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Wimin gton Journal
and Fayetteville North Caro1nian.
C. MONROE; Chm.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
Democratic Meeting in Edgecombe.

Democratic meeting was held in Tarboro, Edge
combe county, on the 9th ultimo. The following
gentlemen were appointed delegates to the Demo
cratic State Convention Col. w. H. Hines. Col
Robert Bynum, Richard Bynum, Charles Harrison
Jno. F. Speight, R. E. Macnair, VIM. F. Dancy Jes-
Sc c. Knight, H. B. Bryan L. D. Fender, Irwin Thig-
pen, James Carney, John W. Farmer VIM. A. Jones'
David Barlow, Elias Barnes Col. B. B. Barron Ken
meth Thigpen, Col c. Killebrew, John Norheet, and
James S. Battle.
JAMES S. BATTLE, Esq. presided as Chairman, and
JOHN F. SPEIGHT, Esq, acted as Secretary The fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resored That while decided preference for
DAVID s. REID of Rockingham yet will give the candi-
date of the Convention hearty support.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
Fourth of July.

We are not aware that, so far, any measures have
been taken towards public celebration of the Ma
tional Anniversary in this town. Wepresume some
manifestation is contemplated and take this OPP
porunity to call the attention of our citizens to the
fact of the approach of the day. At this par
ticular crisis such manifestation should not be
elected if it only to show that the preachers Of
disunon, and "higher law policy in either sec
ton mistake the feelings of the people ofthe country
who are now as ever devoted to the Union, if it
possibly be preserved, and desire no prouder name
than that of an American citizen.
D1scHARGED.-Thc colored boy belonging to JOSH
VA G. WRIGHT. Esq, who arrested last week on
suspicion of the murder of Mr.. PoTTERs negro girl
has, after searching investigation, been discharged
no proof could be found to warrant his detention
1t still remains a most mysterious affair.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

Mr. CLAY.--The Frankfort Commonwealth saws
that Mr. Clay will probably resign his seat in the
Senate, after the adjustment of the questions grow
ing out of slavery shall have been effected
Mr.. CLAWS resignation will not soon happen if it
depends upon that contingency, for fear the set
Element is about as far off as ever
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

The Democratic State Convention will meet at
Raleigh on the day of June. Have all the Coun
tics u appointed delegates!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

New Hanover County Convention will meet on
Tuesday of June County Court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

ezFThe Pennsylvania Democratic Convention
have nominated w. T. MORRISON, of Montgomery
county, as their candidate for Canal Commissioner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
J. M. WHITE, Secretary.
SAVANNAH, Nav 81. 1850.

DEATH BY L1cHTNING-On Wednesday eveing du-
ring the thunder storm, with which city was Wis
tied. the lightning entered the house of Mr. John
Fitzgerald on Margaret street, and Instantly killed
young lady named Julia Sullivan, and struck sense
less Mr.. Leigh, who was in the room Medical
aid was Immediately sent for and Mr.. Leigh soon
recovered. DR.. Wayne was in attendance. Coroner
Eden held an inquest, yesterday morning over the
body of the young lady, and the verdict rendered was
in accordance with the facts stated. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fitzgerald in the room at the time neither of
whom were injured. The house was very slightly
injured. The young lady was standing near a win
dow when the accident occurred GeoTgian.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

From Turks Island the report is 18th ult,) that
Judging from appearance, the salt crop is likely to
be large one this year The salt raked is mostly
large grained and very clear. Several proprietors
have already effected good rakng, and others have
good prospects if the weather should continue dry.
COTTON CRop-The receipts of Cotton says the
Petersburg News at all the American ports, are
now over six hundred thousand bales behind last
years. to the same date, and still falling off The
growing crop is very backward everywhere.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL AssEMBLIEs.--Th Gener-
al Assembly of the Old School Presbyterian Church,
adjourned at Cincinnati the night of the 9th ut.
They will meet next May in st. Louis.
The cheap paper scheme referred to a commit
tee of seven to report to the next General Assembly
The last Thursday of February was recommended
as day of prayer, for the conversion of young
for the gospel ministry.
Rev. DR.. Plummer was appointed to preach before
the next General Assembly on the subject of Roman
ism.
Resolutions offered by DIR. w. F. Brecken-
ridge, to take for securing additional pro-
vision for the administration of the ordinances in
Washington city; which were adopted
The Assembly refused any expression as to the
founding of a Theological Assembly at Cincinnati
and the project, it is said, will go on.
The structures tending the subject of slavery were
laid the table by large vote.
The New School Presbyterian Assembly, at De,
troit, also adjourned on the 28th. After discussing
the slavery subject for several days. the minority
port of the committee on the memorials was adopt
ed, Is to l6 1t deplores slavery great evil and
an offence against the Discipline, except where it is
unavoidable by the laws of the State, the obligations
of guardianship, Or the demands of humanity and
refers the whole subject it exists in the church
to the Sessions and Presbyteres to take such action
thereon as in their judgement the laws of Christianity
require
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

long, low black, raksh-looking concern has
made its appearance at Washington; George w.
Crawford, captain. 1t is called the Galphin and is
certainly ate--WOrcester Palladium.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

REMAINS OF Col. ELMoRE.-The Charleston Cou-
rer, of the 5th inst, says IA private Geographic
dispatch, received yesterday morning, from Wash
ington announces that the remains of the late Col
F. H. GILMORE will leave there for Charl eston this
morning" They will probably pass through this
place to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

The CowARDICE OF DEsPoTIsM.-An American
gentleman at Naples writes that, on his arrival
there: his own luggage and that of his servant were
strictly examined by the police. In the servants
trunk there happened to be freemason's apron
which he had brought with him from the United
States The authorities Immediately took the alarm
and ordered the traveller to depart in twelve hours
He protested against this order and by means of his
letter OF introduction and the influence of the Anne
rcan officials resident there, succeeded in obtaining
It's revocation He found, however, that he was still
under surveillance, as we'll as his servant An old
man followed him about everywhere. and the only
satisfaction he could take was in walking for hours
at time by which he succeeded in giving his pur-
suer much exercise as he could possibly endure
and enabling him to earn his wages
NJ Y FyeDiYo Poet
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07
Death of Col. Gilmore.

Hon. FRANKLIN HARPER ELMoRE, the successor of
the lamented CALHOUN in the Senate, died. at his
lodgings in Washington City, at half-past o'clock,
on Wednesday evening, the Goth ult MIR. GILMORE
was in the 51st year Of his age.
In announcing his death to the Senate, his col
league, Mr. BUTLER, bore testimony to his high cha
racter and distinguished talents. Messrs. WEBSTER,
HUNTER, YULEE, and JEFFERSON DAVIS, each paid a
tribute to his memory, in few feeling remarks.
Col. GILMORE was native of Lawrence District,
South Carolina, and the son of Gen. JOHN A ELMoRE
of the Revolution In 1919 he graduated in the Uni
versty of South Carolina, and in 1921 admitted
to the Bar. In December, 1922 he was elected So
lcitor of the Southern District of South Carolina,
and, after the expiration of his term of Office
second time elevated to the same station In 1886,
he was elected to fill the vacancy in the U. S. House
of Representatives caused by the death of Gen HAM
MoND and served in that capacity until December,
1889, when he was chosen President of the Bank of
South Carolina, which post he occupied until tender
ed the compliment of seat in the United States Sen
ate, to fill the unexpired term caused by the death
of Mr.. CALHOUN. On the 9th of May he took his
seat and the goth departed this life, after brief
Senatorial of three weeks, in the prime of bis
manhood and the full vigor of his faculties. Like
his distinguished predecessor, he died at the seat OF
government and in the service of his native State
being the fourth representative in Congress of which
South Carolina has been deprived within the last
three years.
On Friday the 31st the body was deposited in the
Congressional cemetery, to await its removal to
South Carolina The funeral was attended by the
two Houses, and by the President, Heads of Depart
ments Judges of Supreme Court, &C. It is probable
that the remains will be brought through next week
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

Rock ISLAND FAcToRY.-This Factory is now man
ufacturing beautiful article of cassimeres. erav
and black coors 1t is superior to any we have ever
seen manufactured in the South and not inferior to
Let the South encourage her own product;ons and
she will soon vie with any in the quality of her man
ufactures. Messrs. Carson, Young & Grcr are the
proprietors. Hornets Nest
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

ARREST OF FOREIGN DEFAULTERs.-Thomas Olms-
y s I';u Yorkshire Which arrived at New York on
Saturday week were arrested at the American Hotel
on Wednesday, charged with having embezzled Fps
900 from the Bank of Cork, Ireland. They had
deposited the money in the hands of Messrs. Faber
Bayley, for safe keeping. The Asia brought win
they were traced
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

Some of the Missouri papers have nominated Col.
Benton for the next presidency upon the following
platform
Non Extension of Slavery.
Opposition to Banks and Banking Institutions
Homestead Exemption.
Equal Suffrage
Election by the People of all Public Officers
Reciprocal Free Trade and Direct Taxation
No Division on Sectional Issues.
Cheap Postage
Freedom of the Public Lands to Actual Settlers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-06-07

SE~The Crescent City left New York for Chagres
the 1st instant, with 3Ol passengers on board,
bound for California
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-09
The Boston Excitement.

We took pains yesterday to present very
fully the particulars of this natter It would
seem that the abolitionists resorted to the
most paltry articles for the purposes Of get
ting up row. Iucendiary handbills were
posted throughout the city on Saturday and
Sunday, and very silly piece of forgery COM
mitteG to help on the excitement.
Formerly the Abolitionists made capital BY
being mobbed; now they have turned mob
bers The following anecdote from the Barre
Patriot is pertinent:
A short time since, Gen. Henry Wilson, ed
itor of the Boston Republican, and the well
known Rev. Mr.. c., were fellow passengers
in a steamboat on Lake Champlain. Being
thus far away from home, and doubtless sup
posing themselves unknown, they ventured to
indulge in the following brief but pithy con-
versation, touching the interests of the free
soil party. We have the story from gentle
man who overheard them, and whose veracity
is as unquestiouable as that Of the Apostles.
Said Mr. c., Il wonder what We shall do
at the free soi) state Convention next week 2''.
II don't know replied the General; 81
wish some of the Southerners would come on
and catch few Fugitive Slaves"
"I wish they would rejoined Mr.. c.; IT
would be grand thing for US"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-09
AGoOd Wife


Isl world Of happiness, which brings with
it kingdom in eonceit, and makes perfect
adjunct in society; she is such Comfort De
exceeds content, and proves 50 precious as
cannot be paraHalled; yea. more 1estimabIa
than may be valued. She is any coed mans
better second self; the very mirror Of true
constant modesty; the careful Housewife Of
frugality, and dearest object Of mans heart
felicity. She commands with mildness rules
with discretion: lives in repute and ordereth
all things that are good and necessary. She
is her husbands selacer her houses oFua-
ment; her Children's succour; and her Ser
wants comfort. She is to be briefl The eye
of wariness; the tongue of silence; the hand
of labor; and the heart of love her voice Is
music; her countenance meekness; her mind
virtuous; and her soul gracious She is a
blessing given from God to man; p sweet
companion in affection, and joint co-partner,
upon all occasions. Sheis, to conclude, earth's
chiefest paragon; and viii be, when she dies
Heavens dearest creature
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-09
Beauty of JeWeSSes.

1t is related that Chauteabriand, on return
ing from his eastern travels, was asked if he
could assign reason why the women of the
Jewish race were so much handsomer than
the men, when he. gave the following one -
Jewesses,' he said, have escaped the curse
which alighted upon their fathers, husbands.
sons Not Jewess was to be seen among
the crowd of priest and rabble that insulted
the Son of God, scourged Him, crowned Him
with thorns, and subjected Him to infamy and
agony of the cross. The woman of Judea be-
leved in the Savior, and assisted and sootheG
Him under affiiction. A woman of Bethany
poured on his head precious oinment, which
she kept in vase of alabaster. The sinner
annonted His feet with perfumed oil, and
wiped them with her hair Christ on his part
extended mercy to the Jewesses. He raised
from the dead the son of the widow of Main,
and Martha's brother Lazarus. He cured Sim
cons mother-in-law, and the woman who
touched the hem of his garment. To the Sa-
maritan woman He was spring of living wa
ter, and compassionate judge to the woman
in adultery. The daug ghters of Jerusalem
wept over Him; the holy women accompanied
Him to Calvary, brought balm spices, and,
weeping, sought Him in the sepulcher. 'Wo-
man, why weepest thou?' His first appear
ance after the resurrection was to Mary Mag
dalene He said to her. 'Maryn At the sound
of His voice Mary Magdalene's eyes were
opened, and she answered, Master The re-
Election of some beutiful ray must have rested
on the brows of Jewesses.'
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-09
AItsreIIa IL E 0 IL 8 .
Christianity,

Christianity.
90 back to the age of Jesus Christ, and
am Immediately struck with the commence
ment and rapid progress of the most remark
able revolution in the annals of the world
II see new religion, of a character altogether
ofits own, which bore.no likeness of any past
or existing faith, spreading in a few years
through all civilized nations, and introducing
new era, new state of society, change of
the human mind, which has broadly distin-
guished all following ages. Here is a plain
fact, which the skeptc viii not deny, how ever
he may explain it. see this religion issuing
from an obscure despised, hated people its
founder had died on the cross. a mode of pun
ishment as disgaeeful as the pillory or gallows
of the present day. Its teachers were poor
men, without rank, Office, or education, taken
from the fishing boat and other occupations
which had never furnished teachers 70 man.
kind 1 see these men beginning their work
on the spot where their Masters blood had
been shed as ofa common malefactor; and l
hear them summouning first his murderers,
and then all nations and all ranks, the soyer-
eign on the throne, she priest in the temple
| the great and the learned, as well as the poor
and the ignorant, to renounce the faith and
the worship which had been hallowed by the
veneration Of all ages, and to take the yoke
Of their cruci6ed lord I see passion
magistrate, and prejudice, the sword of the
the curse of the priest the scorn of the
philosopher, and the fury of the populaee,
Joined to crush this common enemy; and yet
without human weapon, and in opposition
to all human power, I see the humblest
Apostles of Jesus winning their way, over
powering prejudice, breaking the ranks of
the opposerss, changing enemies into friends,
breathing into multitudes a calm spirit of
Emartyrdom, and carrying to the bounds Of
Ecivilizatin and even into half civilized regions,
la religion which has contributed to advance
society more than all other causes combined.
[Dr Charming.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-09

Heis happy whose circumstances suit his
temper; but he is more excellent who can
suit his temper to any circumstances.
The utmost excellence at which humanity
can arrive, is a constant, a determinate pursuit
of virtue, without regard to present dangers OF
advantage.
Let man be treated as a brute, and he
will become more british than brute: but
as rational being, and he will show that he
is so.
Or. Parr,' said a young student once to the
old linguist, let's you and write book
Very well,' replied the DOCTOR put in all that
l know, and all that you don't know, and well
make big one'
A man seldom attacks the character of an
other without injuring his own.
Great takers do not only do the least, but
generally say the least if their words be
weighed, instead of reckoned.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-11-09
l1ortrn.
THE FARMER,s DOG.

My praiseworthy servant, the best of your race,
/ Full well remember that bright, honest face,
When, standing beside me, you askd for bone!
How oft lit pleased me to vouchsafe you one!
OF all other dogs they may tell and may talk
Like you there is no one, my trusty old Jock.
The two-Iegged ones we often hear bark.
I Are mischievous ours, and will bite in the dark Z
YET, coming to daylight, they'll crimp and they'll
quail,
And sheep stealing rascals. curl under the tail.
But maugre their mischief, and maugre their talk.
Thy're not halfso worthy as trusty ole Jock.
How oft o'er the fields have taken trip,
While Jock before me, delighted would skip!
Or, if to the Post-office should repair,
Arriv'd at Big Hollow I'D sure find him there!
OF handsome dogs you may jabber and talk,
There's no one more faithful than trusty old Jock.
Each night he kept watch, as he lay in the shed;
Should danger impend, he arose from his bed,
Gave notice TO all, with yelP or shout,
To be on their guard;-their was mischief about
OF pointers 60 brag aud of terriers talk,
They'll never compare with my trusty old Jock
Was pig in the garden, COW in the corn,-
An unwelcome visitor come TO the barn,
In whatever danger of damage or hurt,
Just whistle for JOCK, he was on the alert! s.s
He saw to the cattle, and guarded the fock;-
So loyal servant was trusty old Jock. !
Whene'er to the neighbors visit made,
Or, maybe, three miles to the village | strayed,
Or roaInfd through tne inres or traVers the leas
was sure 10 find Jock a companion TO me- +
Ifchoosing to ride, or il choosing 10 walk,
Before or behind run my trusty old Jock.
So mild and so gentle temper he bore,
He'd sport with the children all day on the floor
He thus gained their favor and oft gain'd bit,
From their little hands of just what they could get.
His fond expectation they never w6Sld balk,
But ever were true to their trusty old Jock.
How plainly, in fancy, now can descry,
His generous look, his benevolent eye,
His unfaded coat, too, of true possuIn gray!
just cry out-ssee, there 70 and the dog is at bay.
OfTray and ofSeetheart and Blauch you may talk
I'll turn out against all my trusiy old Jock.
But now must done with my Buckeye canine,
Say, You that love dogs, will you not with me join
! n praises Of one that's so faithful and true,
To whom /, alas! now am bidding adue?
So, farewell to rhyming;-my poesy dock,
And bid good bye to my trus,y old Jock
CAsPER CARHoT.