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| Andst page 47s Of the same volume. the following
I" an mariags bshsssa ,chis person and negro, Indian,
msaa shabs absoI.lsy pod sooa amy decree n divorce
o. other process" 0 m
Thisis even stringent and arbitrary than the law
Of Virginia. which we formerly quoted. Why, The Ta-
doris will become family Of Solons and Washingtons
after while. the Yankee Legislators make such afro
cous arbitrary laws as these are II would puzzle q
good honest bread brmr aboliiionst TO contract valid
marriage with eoorsd ducinea, having all the charms Of
Madame Helen Crafts. in Massachusetts. These Mas
sachusetts Dracos will have much for If old
George Fox and the senior editor OF the Press are true
opponents Of the Law OF God This law TO spoil
all that beautiful theory OF negro freeman and negro Ia'o-
makers in hs free Sias which the editor has devoted
some half column OF learned disqusition. He has been
like F
''Wanton boys swimming on badders"
They have collapsed, and he will 60 to the bottom,
unless his head Is light enough to float his body. We
have men whose heads were as buoyaM as eorks
He predicts dreadful degeneration OF the in Cali
fornia owing TO scarcity OF and the consequent
iniermixiure with Mexican, Indian. China, and Sand
witch Island women. Had slavery and negroes been al
lowed to be established there all this evil would have
been averted AS that fact would not have prevented
the two hundred thousand white men from going there,
and would not have been likely have attracted many,
If any, white women emigrae, confess this great
Malthusan discovery is somewhat beyond our ken, un.
less be thinks that negro desirable than
the others We have never heard such dangers sug-
gesed as he refers to- and must be content therefore,
with declaring that capacity and our conscience
are perfectly ease far share Of responsibility
extends in procuring the admission OF that State.
Il is very possible, The Press says that our "mind
may have reached the lowest abyss Of stupidity and de-
pspiy j" but, unluckly for him, that neither excuses
his hunders nor atones for his want OF sense and de-
cencyp We have clearly convicted him OF advocating,
the ground Of srpedacy, The policy Of not prohibiting BY Ia,c
the marriage negroes and Ohies and that, too when the
pretex not offered that they under the exception
OF either Catholic Quaker exemptions! There stands
the glarng fact be denied, for il has been adj
med and we brand the charge his forehead. Time.
equivocaton and hypocrisy, cannot oblterate it, II is
seered 10 the bone We wish the South Carolina pa
trots who resolved their resolutions published
that the Press the only true and righteous organ in
Washington, Joy of their champion Extremes do in
deed meep' when the Sosthsrn Press and the Boston
Chronoype have planted their banners the plat
FORM There let them foa, together. #
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We understand there was caucus on Saturday night
Of the free-soiles Of the House, among whom Messs
A., c., G., j., K, NJ, and 7. were present. but Mr.
W. was no, thar" There was some little division ia
this Cstoke "e senate !" and the longest head among
them advised his associates not to SINCE their ngers in
the fugitive law ameoherwse they al distant day
might pass as dsunionisis How the drsmaiis persona
came be shifted as to transfer the honor Of bringing
forward the motion from Mr. NJ to another letter Of the
alphabet rumor does not explain to The mouse ac-
sally crepfrom the mountain yesterday but the decided
manner in which he driven back to his recesses may
serve some caution to future sspifsnts
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y lNpIAFAroLis, NOV oo, fe'"' tAsANt : pMf
In further connection with this subject lay bsioe
our readers editorial article from the Indiana State
Sentinel. showing that in that Stale public sentiment i
eminenty sound and patriotic this suhjectof slavery
and fugitive slaves The article 10 the Sentinel details
the proceedings and charge Of Judge Mclean in csse
wherein suit was brought Tor damages. and recovery
obtained for aiding in the of fugitive slaves
Of this kind in Vermont will open the eyes Of thar
benevolent people and will take more cedar 1ggns
and ashspln brooms to pay for the lesson than they
can manufacture in one-hsf Of the State in year.
"Trx yuenIvs SLAVE IAw-The editor OF tlss Gt&is
senfinspow absent from this city In discharge Of hodutv
as member OF Consmss-was annong those fom tn me-
srst~s who voted for this law He actunttd Al hhf
vote by conceived 10 be solemn duty HE o6dn
nv. Il the last Of the series Of comproiss essfes
that passed the Ias session and having susfane s
Others. when this mp FOR contradictions, have
ALTERED tnen would hsvn destroyed tn lebprs bcs,owsd
upon all the others e'64NrfFN f9 seNN rs $50 1ta'
The South unable pass this measure without I'D
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-10

We understand that the President receives morning
calls on business from 10 70 ~ o'clock each days
and that he and his lady receive calls Of eersouy on
Tuesday from IA TO q and on Friday evening from 70
10 Of each week.
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The report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury was no,
sent into Congress Yesterday, il had been announced
by some Of the Washington correspondents is said to
have been detained By The copying Of some tabular state
ments. ltmay not be transmitted even to-day.
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hr GipDiSos, IL was rejected.
14ta IMPROVEMENTS or RIVERS.
The question being on the resolution designating the
noect maers OF tue message 10 be referred the Com
Me. McLANE proposed to amend thar by also charging
ne COMMITTEES on Commerce with the consideration OF
he Recommendations ef the message with reference
improvements OF rivers. (rather than the Committee on
oads and Canals proposed in Mr. BAyLYs resolution
After debate between Mtssfs. McLANE and BAYLY
apon thls amendment,
Mr.. ROBINSON addressed the committee against the
smendneni OF the gentleman from Maryland. u
MT McLANE reoined to the objections Of the gentle.
nan from Indiana
The question being on the amendment Of Mr.. Me.
LANE u was sgresd TO- N y 200 sassas- a Ase
The remainder Of this series OF resolutions having been
zach read and agreed to- r'rtes1t
SUPPLYING WASHINGTON WITH WATER.
Mr.. HOUSTON Offered, as an additional section, .
Proposition to refer 20 much of the Presidents message
relates to the health and safety Of the city OF Washing
on and the securycf The public buildings, to the Com
Alter q few remarks from MIR. H., to show that ths
deposition, il adopted, would place IN the keeping Of
NE committee the important subject OF supplying Wash
mgion with pure water, Il was agreed to.
On motion, the committee then rose and the chairman
Mr. BoYD having reported these resolutions as amended
. the Housewife the Recommendation that thsy be
M. BAYIY moved The previous question on Their
ADOPTION, which being sesondeaaby the House. under lie
'pes'ion they were agreed 70
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01
Correspondence.

WfLstfNeToN, N. c., Jan. 29th 1850,
Hon. ROBERT STRAN6E-Deaf SIR The undersign-
ed citizens of the County of New Hanover, feeling
deep and absorbing interest in the question of South
ern Rights, and being anxious in our deliberations
for their maintenance and perpetuity, to have the
advice and assistance of those in whom the people
have placed confidence, and upon whose frmness and
moderation We can rely respectfully request that
you will favor the meeting, to be held at the Court
House this evening, with your presence, and with
statement of your views upon the subject before it.
With much respect, we are, dear sir, yours &C..
THOS. H. WRIGHT, w. LAT1MER,
JAS. H. DICKSON, OWEN FENNEEt,
JAS. T. MILLER, NJ N. NIXON,
w. C. BETTENCOURT, N M. HILL
MILES COSTIN, JOHN A. DAVIS,
JOHN SWAMI.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

tionaf Union to your collec-
tive and individual happiness:
that you should cherish a cor
dial, habitual, and immovable
attachment to it, accustouing
yourself to think and sneak of
it as of the palladium of your
political safety and prosperi-
ty; watching for its preserya-
tion with jealous anxiety dis
eountenancing whatever may
suggest even a suspicion that
it can, in any event, be aban-
doned; andindignantly frown-
ing upon the first dawning of
every attempt to ALLEVIATE any
portion of our country from
the rest, or to enfeeble the sa-
cred ties which now link to-
gether the various parts. For
this you have every induce
ment of sympathy and inter-
est. Citizens by birth OF
choice of a common country,
that country has q right to
concentrate your affections.
The name of american, which
belongs to You in your nation
al capacity, must always ex-
alt the just pride of patriot
ism more than any appellation
derived from local discrimina-
tons. With slight shades of
difference, you have the same
religion, manners, habits, and
political principles. You have
In a common cause, fought
and triumphed together; the
independence and liberty you
possess are the work of joint
eounsels and joint efforts-of
common dangers, sufferings,
and successes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01
Mr.. ADAMs's DIARY.

" The progress of this dis
cussion has so totally merged
in passion all the reasoning
faculties of these slavehold-
ers, that these gentlemen, in
the simplicity of their hearts,
had come to a conclusion In
direct opposition to their pre-
misses, without being aware or
conscious of inconsistency
They insisted upon it that
the clause in the constitution
which gives Congress the pow
er ito dispose of and make all
needful rules and regulations
respecting the territory and
other property of the United
States had reference to it
only as land, and conferred no
authority to make rules bind
ing upon its inhabitants, &c.
" 1t is i'll truth all perverted
sentiment, mistaking labor
for slavery, and dominion for
freedom. The discussion of
this Missouri question has
betrayed the secret Of their
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01
From the New Orleans Crescent.
Lines to a Young Lady.

When vour ewes have forgotten the smile they wear
When care shall have Swallowed thy beautiful brow
When thy hopes and thy roses together lie dead, -,
And thy heart back pnng days that are neo'
Then wilt thou remember what now seems to pass
Like the moonlight water the breath-stain on grass
Oh, lady, the lovely and youthful, to thee 49,,
How rose-touched the page of the future will be-
By the past, if thou judge it, how little is there
But flowers that flourish, but hopes that are ia I
With the feelings and fancies like birds on the wing
As the rose by the fountain filings down ON the wave
Its bushes, forgetting its glass is its grave;
So the heart sheds its colors in life carry nour
But the heart has its fading well as the mower s
The charming light darkcns, the rose leaves are
And life like the fountain, floats eelcriesS On
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01
W1Lm1seroN, Jan. 29th, 1850.

WILMINGTON, Jan. Z9th, 1901.
GENTLEMEN: have this moment received your
very attering request that should attend the meet
ing to be held at the Courthouse this evening,
the subject of Southern Rights, and give my views
in relation thereto. In reply, have to express my
regret that have not given to the subject such con-
sideration would entitle anything might say to
any respect; will yet do myself the pleasure of at
tending the meeting, with the hope that may be
spared the necessity Of obtruding my undigested
thoughts upon its members but may be permitted to
be listener to what may be said by others. At
the same time am free to say that consider the
subject of the deepest Importance, and that it is
assuming aspect to call for great deliberation
the part of all the real friends of Southern Rights
and that NO man who may be present where the sub
ject is under discussion, ought to be backward in
doing all in his power that may tend to prevent rash
ness the hand, or dangerous concession the
other.
Most respectfully, your friend and citizen,
ROBERT STRANGE.
nr NM al
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

THE FAREWELL ADDRESS.
" The unity ofgovernment,
which constitutes you one peo-
pie, is also now dear to you.
1t is justly so; for it is a main
pillar in the edifice of your
real independence-the sup
port of your tranquility at
home, your peace abroad, of
your safety, of your prosperi-
ty, of that very liberty which
you SO highly prize. But as
it is easy to foresee that, from
different causes, and from diff
ferent quarters, much pains
will be taken, many articles
employed, to weaken in your
minds the conviction of this
truth ; as this is the point in
your political fortress against
which the batteries of inter-
nal and external enemies will
be most constantly and ac-
lively Though often covertly
and insidiously,) directed, it
is of infinite moment that you
should properly estimate the
immense value Of your Ma
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01
THE WILMINGTON. JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON, N. c., FRIDAY, FEB. 1, 1850.

MrsCoNsTHucTIoN-We have been somewhat sur
prised to learn that Of our readers about town
have understood our remark that Mr. REID declined
to speak at the meeting at Kenansvlle, as meaning
that that gentleman refused topartcpate in the pro-
ceedings of the meeting which is not the fact neither
did we intend that our article should be so under
stood and we are certain that Mr.. REID did not SO
understand it,
Connection inadvertency in copying
the proceedings of the Dupln County meeting in last
weeks Journal the resolution proposing that Dis
trict Convention be held in Wilmington, was made
to read the first Monday in March; it should have
read the SECOND Monday. We make the correction
in order that the delegates from Dupln may not be
dieaDnointed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

For CAL1FoRN1A-The new Brig John Dawson
commenced taking in her cargo, consisting of Pitch
Pine Lumber, Wednesday last. She is to sail for
California in a few days. Success attend her and
her enterprising owner, Mr. MILES CosTIN, in the
enterprise. We hope soon to have the pleasure OF
handling some of the g dust"
JoHa VAN BUREN was married on the 18th
ult. JOHN gees for Un:on
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

THE PRESS IN CAL1FoRNIA.-Capt. j. M. ScoFIELD
writes from San Francisco to the New London Star
that VIM FAULKNER, publisher of the Pacific News,
has already made $4,000 by printing that sheet on
ly few months, and asks $4,000 for one third Of
the concern His expenses at the rate of $4,000
year He keeps his press running constantly, en-
ploys two sets of hands, and has ordered from the
States steam press and apparatus for an extensive
lob Office
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

ALABAMA.-The foreign debt of Alabama is esti-
mated at $6,693,888 SO home debt $1,9l4,3O7 II;
total SS6O7196 65 The annual interest the
debt is S352627 70 the expenses of the government
S97. 678: total annual outlay, Sl5O,3O5 20
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

MIcH1GAN LEGEsLATURE-It is said that am at
tempt will be made in the Legislature of the State of
Michigan to have the instructions in regard to sla-
very rescinded. Upon this depends whether Gen'l
CAss will orw not resign his seat as one of the SEN
atOrs from that State, :.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

He FIXES EM.-A quack advertises to cure, among
other incurabe diseases Marcobozzaris, Abdelkader,
ton of the Adomnable Regions, Ager Fits, Shaking
Quaker Visits and all kind of Anniversary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

The Brooklyn Advertiser is responsible for the fol-
lowing outrageous paragraph
dip the Atlantic ocean dry with teaspoon,
stop this journal from going ahead-twist your heel
into the toe of your boot-make postmasters perform
their promises, and subscribers pay the printer
send up fishing hooks with balloons and fish for stars
get astride of a gossamer and chase a comet
when rain storm is coming down like the cataract
of Niagara, remember where you left your umbrella
choke mosquito with a brickbat-in short prove
all things hitherto considered impossible to be posi-
ble but never coax woman to say she WILL Wneh
she has made up her mind to say she won't"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

SUPERIOR CoURT-An extra term of the Superior
Court of New Hanover, has been held in this town
during the present week-the Court is now in Ses-
sion His honor Judge BAILEY presiding. The civ
il docket alone is trial.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

RESPECT B1L1rY- Bannister used to tell story
of having been introduced with Mrs Bannister to an
elderly lady of exceedingly high notions n "s C ln
mans Lady Lucretia McTab, for she was ploTugyy
proud and pIaugy poor; and drop of noble blood
in the veins of her vsters served to wash out every
other stain they might have in their characters OF
escutcheons After the presentation had taken place.
the ladv asked wit of the day, who was present
"W6o are the Bannistersl Are they OF good Ia
mily!" :ao.a H. oro
closely connected with the Stars"
m;,v Of Ayrsbire-and dates back to l450. l am de-
lighted to your friends
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-----------------
souls. In the abstract
admit nd that slavery is an e exiy
Inc 1 ney disclaim all particin %,
ana cast it all upon the sb Il, ~
aers OF our old grandam Rr;
tain. But, when probed pr H.
the quick upon it, thew sbo 10
at the bottom of their so,,,
pride and vain glory in thus
very condition of masterdor,t
The impression producrdi
upon my mind by tie progress
Of this discussion is, that ' tbs
oarga1n bet,eeen freedom and ND
Sarery, contained an the r."
situation 2, Of the United States rG"-
as morally and poliflcqH~ g.;
c1ons, Inconsistent acitE t ts
principles upon ,rAich cyo ,mc
oar ReUOlntion can be INST
tied ; cruel and oppressive ~ bu
rItrefs',g the chains of slavergy
by pledgimg the faith Of FREE =,
do',i to maintain and perpct-
mate the tyranny of the mas
ter ; and grossly Unequal ami
ampottt'c, by admitting thai
sEaues are at once enemies IN
be kept tn subsection, propert >
to be secured or restored to
their gamers, and persons no.
to be represented Themselves.
but for tchom their masters
are privileged with nearly a
double share of representation
Ihe consequence has been, that
this Stare representation has
gOrerned the Union. Benia-
min, portioned above his
brethren, has ravened as a
wolf ; in the morning he has
devoured the prey, and at
night he has divided the spoil.
Z" 1t would be no difficult
matter to prove, by reviewing
the history of the Union I'M,
der this constitution, that al
most everything, which has
contributed to the honor and
welfare Of the nation, has been
accomplished in despite of
them, or forced upon them,
and that everything unpropi-
tious and dishonorablc, fnciu-
ding the blunders and follies
of their adversaries, may DO
traced TO them"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

R9~Mr. THURsToN, the delegate in Congress from
Oregon, drove himself and family out there from
Iowa, few years SINCE in an ox-team.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

FIRE IN New YoRK.-An extensive fire occurred in
New York on Saturday last, by which large Soap
mandatory and $50 other houses in the neighbor-
hood were destroyed The loss is said to amount to
100000, of which the greater part is covered by in
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

SCHOOLS IN New YoRK.-In New York there are
1l191 public schools, with 77S3o9 pupils and 1S9;
private schools with r. 1856 pupils besides IS schools
for colored children, with 4,0O6 pupils.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

devoted attachment to the Union, exhibited uni
ty of disposition and firm and solemn resolve to
sustain to the letter the spirit of the Resolutions of
the Committee.
SAMUEL r. POTTER, Chairman
T. H. WRIGHT, o...a
w. C. BErTENcoURT,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

Goo0.-The Legislature of Pennsylvania has refu
sed by vote of 46 nays to 40 ayes to pass resolu
tons nstructng the Senators from that State to vot
for the Wilmot Proviso. Good for the old KEYSTONE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

FARMERs' DEPor.-We would respectfully call at
tenton 10 the extensive assortment of Farming Uten
sis to be had at the Store of Mr.. ALEX. McRAE Jr.
8 South side of Market-street. See advertisement.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

AN ODD ExPREssIoN.--Gov. FISH, in his late mes
sage to the Legislature of New York, used the fol-
lowing strange phrase -" Upon the outbreak of the
Asiatie cholera within State in pursuance of the
authority conferred by an act of the Legislature,
passed at the last session, issued proclamation on
the 5th of June last" &C., thereby plainly ntimating
that the disease" broke out q in pursuance of au-
horty conferred by act of the Legislature" What
an atrocious Legislature
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

being pestered by bed bugs but it easy to avoid
the Inconvenience. On going to bed, strip off your
shirt and cover yourself from head to foot with boiled
moasses Let every part of the body be thickly
cred with it. On coming to bite you, the bugs will
stick fast in the molasses and you kill them all
in the morning.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

POPULATION OF PENNsYLvANIA.-The septennia
returns of taxabes in each county in Pennsylvania
has just been completed, and shows an aggregate
1861 taxables' which tie Philadelphia Bulletin
says is equivalent to a population of 2.677OOO.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-01

Sc BY request copy from the Commercial, the follow
ing resolutions adopted at meeting of the subscribers to h
Coton Party which took place at Mozart Hall Tuesday
evening" the 18th ut No doubt things done up roac
RESOLVED That the thanks this meeting rendered to thu
worthy of the Carolina Hotel, Messrs Wood Tanning
their able ant Mr. Montgomery for the sumptuou
and elegant entertainment served up on the occasion
Resolved further, that be sample of the Fdmning
get when they Woodp why then Mr. Montgomery ahead
Because that Chcken-Salad and the other cam
be beaten the Old North State any State farther north