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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29
Democratic Meeting.

Agreeably to notice, portion of the democratic
party of the county of Cumberland assembled at the
Town Hall in Fayetteville, the 2lst inst, and
ganized by calling Sampson Boon, Esq, to the chair,
and appointing Josiah E. Bryan, Secretary
On motion, the following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, in accordance with long and we'll ap-
proved custom of the democratic party of North Car
olina it has been proposed to hold State Democra-
tic Convention at the city of Raleigh for the purpose
of nominating candidate for that party for the Of
fee of Governor, therefore this meeting resolve
That we fully appreciate the necessity of holding
such Convention at the place named and recon-
mend the 18th day of May a suitable time
That twenty eight delegates be appointed by our
chairman, to attend that Convention from the coun-
ty of Cumberland.
That we have seen with pride and pleasure, that
the democrats of New Hanover county have honored
our felow-townsman, Hon. Jas. C. Dobbin by ex-
pressing their preference for him the candidate OF
the democratic party for Governor at the ensuing
election. That most cordially respond to those
sentiments of preference as embodying the wishes
and feelings of the democracy of Cumberland, but al
the same time pledge ourselves to support the nom
nee of the Convention with energy, whoever he may
be.
The Chairman appointed the following delegates
| D. j. McAlister, Jas Mcclellan, Thos. Johnson
Lovit Ryals, Capt. Jno Green, Christopher Barbee
G. w. Pegrau, Andrew Dewar Silas Douglas, j. C
Dollar, Jno C. Williams Nathan King, A. J. Came
ron, Danl Mccormick, Duncan Shaw, DR.. R. Mon
roe, David 6. McDuf6e R. ellis, d. Murphy, J. w
Howell J. A. Byrne, Jas. Kirkpatrick Arthur Mel
vim, H. Gainey, w. H. Bayne, c. Montague P. Tay
lor, and JOS. Arey.
On motion, the chairman was added to the list
On motion, resolved that the chairman be empow
cred to fill vacancies that may occur; and that an,
delegate who may be unable to attend, be requested
to report to the chairman, that he may supply thu
vacancy.
On motion, resolved that the thanks of this meet
ting be rendered to the Chairman and Secretary
On motion, resolved, that these proceedings b
published in the North Carolinian and Wilmington
Journal.
The meeting then adjourned.
S. BOON; Chm.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

By the annexed letter from of the California
Adventures on board the ship Reindeer, from Bos-
ton for California, we learn, (says the New York
Commercial ADVERTISER that old Neptune with his
aids, had paid their respects to of the Green
Mountain Boys who were on board, and from the
account given, should say they had a jolly time
of -
December 25.-Lat 0 deg As min. s.; long. 81
pretty good set of fellows, though there are some
mean ones. To these in particular, old Neptune
paid visit last night crossing the line,
which made us more sport than you easily i'm
agine 1t began, at first at about seven bells (74
ocock) few of the sailors went aloft on the fore
yard-arm with some tubs of water, while others col
lected group of passengers underneath: who were
busy talking, when down came the water " souse up
on them' causing scattering in double quick time.
This the signal for general activity every man
seized his bucket and the way the water few for
half an hour could be equaled only by the company
No. 3.
A stop was put to this by old Neptune, who came
along with his officers, such barber, assistant bar
Der, clerk latherer, and swab carrier and number
of other followers, who came from forward, blowing
horns, beating tin pans and tubs walking in sin
gle lille to the main hatch and after short consul
tation goinss below: Meantime the land lubbers,
berths, thinking Neptune would not dare disturb
| them; but they did not get off so easy Old Nep.
was rugged up with swab made of rope yarns for
hair, and wooden handle to represent horn which
was drawn over his head. The lather was made of
slush" and tar; swab for brush, as big as your
fist, and barrel stave for razor The first one
they attempted to shave was fellow who had made
himself rather unpopular, who succeeded in getting
| away though not without tearing his pants so that
they dropped off, when he into the cabin for pro-
lection. 1t was the wish of most of the passengers
to have old Nep. shave four or five who had made
themselves bores all the way out. One of the num-
Der Mr.. c. who had threatened beforehand to
shoot any body who attempted to shave him, but
when the time came his courage failed and he took
it like a lamb. After they had shaved these they
liked the sport we'll that they kept and perfor
med the operation on some forty fifty more. Some
resisted, but the most of them submitted quietly to
their fate. There one way, however, to get off
and that was to treat old Nep. and his company
The demands were very moderate, 'only a quart
old fellow you must be shaved" | need not add
that old Nep. and his crew got we'll corned before
morning.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

We heartily concur with the Charleston Globe in
the proprety of holding meetings in all the counties
in the State with the view of obtaining the real opin
ions of the people in relation to the slavery question
The instructions of the Legislature last winter to
our Senator's to support the Wilmot proviso we be-
lieve passed in opposition to the will of vast
majority of the people of the State and ought at this
crisis to be condemned in an unmistakable manner
by the people themselves in their primary assemblies
If the Wilmot proviso passes, THE UNION IS DIS
soLvED.-HlinotS State Democrat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29
J. E. BRYAN, Sec'Y.

REFoRM.-The Washington Union of the 18th inst
in article showing the enormous increase of ex-
penses under the present administration, in time
expended for what is called civil list while the pre-
sent administration asks for over $14,OOO,OOO, or
nearly three times the amount! In 1915, only So
533 2O3 were expended for the military establish
ment while the present administration asks for
over $15,0O0,000!! In 1915, the naval establish
ment cost ,224 $780, while the present administra-
ton asks for over S11,OOO0OO!!!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

The OREGoN SENATE,-A correspondent of the
Springfield (lur) Journal, writing from Oregon
city, says:
should like to give you description of the Ore
gon Senate, had room. They would grace a niche
in the Georgia Scenes. The President said in repv
to an nterrogatory, that the chair was pinio not
kase'i n1ought be STRICKEN OUT
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

ALL THE WORLD AND THE REST OF MANKIND."-
It is supposed that the writer's of the Presidents
Message had the following ancient lines in their
heads when they wrote ali the world and the resi-
of mankink -
Three little boys skating went,
All on winters day
The ice thin, they all fell in
The rest they ran away''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

EQUAL R1GHrs-WoMEN VorERs.-Pitcairn's Is
land in July last contained one hundred and forty
nine nhabitants-seventy-fve males and seventy
four females The inhabitants follow agricultural
pursuits. Cotton cloth, blankets and wooden arti-
ces are scarce. The elections are held once year
and the all voterS. Usually nine or ten
vessels touch there annually, most of which are
American
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

THE NAPOLEON MoNrH.-The month of December
embraces many of the most important of the ami
yersarles connected with the history of the Emperor
Napoleon and his family, and is therefore called by
the French the Napoleon month On the LIST of De-
cember, 1907, Jerome Bonaparte was made King Of
Westphalia; Dec. 2, 1904. Napoleon was crowned
Dec 2 1905, the battle of Austerlitz occurred; Dec
Louis Napoleon elected President of France; Dec
ID. 1899, Napoleon was named First Consul Dec
Is, 1910, the remains ofNapoleon arrived in France
Dec. IT, 1909, Napoleon was divorced from Josep.
hine; Dec. II, 1847, Maria Lousia widow of Napo-
leon, died; Dec. Is, 1872, Napoleon returned tc
Paris from Moscow; Dec. 90 1906, Napoleon fought
the Russians at Garnoyo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

UxgoRTvNATE:-A young man, by accident, ap-
piled cod liver his Chin instead of bears grease
and his face was covered with scales where the
beautiful moustaehe was desired.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

A young gentleman was frequently cautioned by
his father to vote for "measurs not men He nro,
missed to do so, and soon after received bonus to
vote for His father, astonished at his voting for
man whom he deemed Objectionable inquired his
reasons for doing so. Surely father, y said the
! is not measure, don't know what Is. .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

sweet-says that the reason why woman do not Cut
themselves in two by tight lacing is, because they
lace just around the heart and that is SO hard they
cannot effect it. He ought to be choked to deatf
with soft soap.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

MONEY Wanted. l once more notify persons indebted
1N1 to me, that cannot and will grant longer indu
gence and that if payment is not Immediately made will
place IN the hands of Attorney all debts due without
respect to persons with positive instructions to collect them
as soon as possible. OWEN HOI MES
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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

TRUIT Trees on Hand.--Now is .u Of 1fFS
T. Orchards, rs we have fne as,or 1TTT K1Nso-'
cest Fruits. For sale by j.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

TEACHING ANALoGIEs.-A village school-master
announced one day to his pupils that an inspector
would soon come to examine them. " If he questions
you on geography, he will probably ask" said he,
what is the shape of the earth and if you don't re-
member, you need only look towards me; will show
you nay snuff box, as to remind you it is round
Now, the teacher had two snuff boxes-one round,
which he used Sunday, and square, which he
carried during the week. The fatal day arrived
the dean, the master had anticipated, asked one
of the scholars-What is the shape of the earth g
The latter at first little embarrassed, turns round
to the master, who shows his snuff box and he an
swers unhesitatngly 1t is round Sunday, sir, and
square the rest of the week"
The preceding anecdote reminds of another in
stance of the risk in teaching by analogies fe-
male teacher of school that stood the banks of
quiet English stream, once wished to communicate
to her pupils idea of faith While she was trying
to explain the meaning of the word, small covered
boat glided in sight along the stream Selling upon
the incident for illustration, she exclaimed: " L
were to tell you that there is leg of mutton in that
boat, you would believe me- wouldn't you, even with
out seeing it yourselves o. eyes, ma am" replied
the scholars We'll, that is faith" said the school
mistress. The next day, in order to test their reco
lection of the lesson, she inquired What is faith q
% A leg of mutton in boat .! the answer, shout
ed from all parts of the school-room.
OliUe Branch
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

THE GOLDEN EMIGRATIoN.-From the 18th O
April, 1849, to the Goth of January, $780, inclusive
the passenger arrivals at the port of San Francisco
by sea, is as follows:
American .......2 9,847 males-919 females
Foreign .......... $500 b" SOP
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

THE GREAT METRoPoLIs.-Dr OReilly is lectur-
ing in Philadelphia, England, Ireland and Scot
from the following brief but powerful description of
the Great Metropolis 1t in the course of his
Address, delivered on the 18th inst:
That city of all cities, past, and present upon
whose prosperity and continued power, the fate OF
nations hangs, whose commerce has extended to
every known portion of the globe-whose ambition
is unlimited-whose avaricious hand would grasp
the universe and rule the four quarters of the globe
concentrated whose shores, poverty, and wealth,
the starving pauper, and the pampered few, the
gilded palaces and the humble cot, ignorance and
knowledge, misery and joy, crime in all its fearful
phases, from intrgues in the tinselled court, and
gambling in the gorgeous hells down to the villain s
lowy den, the robbers haunt and the dark scene of
many murders, go hand in hand down the black
stream and rolling tide of life, to the great
pulchre of decay and death, the grave-the seat of
science and of art the admiration and the envy of
all nations the mighty engine that rules the destiny
of Millions cod in crimson garb dyed in the blood
of martyrs fattened on the mseries of other lands
gorged with the worlds wealth. and elevated on the
ruin of kingdoms--London, great, mighty, powerful ;
the poor artzan has raised the fabric the rich arts
tocrat reaps the benefit
RUss1A-A writer i'm The United Service Magazine
presents startling fact in regard to the progress
of Russian aggression in various directions, and
pecialy in the East and discloses the INSCRIPTIONS
means made of by the Russian Government for
the attainment of territory and power. The popu-
lation of the Russian Empire, at different epochs, is
thus given:
At the Accession of Peter l., in 1689 100000
At the Accession of Catharine H., in 1862, 25,-
100000
At her death, in 1896, 36,OOO,OOO
At the death of Alexander, in 1885, 58,OOO,O 900.
The Russian frontier has been advanced towards
Berlin, Dresden, Vienna and Paris, 500 miles Con-
stantinople, 500; Stockholm $50; Teheran, 1900;
and is movable and moving The end aimed at is
doubtless the unity of Europe" under the Gar of
all the Russias
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

Hon WILLIAM S. AsHE-Dear SirYours of the Goth ult.
has been received in which you desire my views the
ton of slavery the tariff sc. WE'LL the reasons Civ
en- below unless the North will agree pro-
pOrtonabe share of the public domain least
tnue the Missouri Compromise line to the Pacific give
solemn pledge that she will forever hereafter ag-
tate the question of slavery ongage to give up Immediate
y on demand all fugitive slaves and further,
herself with such protection will be afforded her manuac
tories by Gd valorem rate of duties fixed low will
produce sufficient to defray the expenses of
e"sFnment, economically admnistered-I in favor OF
peaceaby dsolvng the Union forthwith and forming two
independent confederacesone ct the South, and at
the North In fact believe would be in favor of sep
sFaten any how for the interest and policy of no two
countries can be much different than that Of the
NeFn ana the South the former being manufacturing
commercial antsavery people, and latter being an aer
cultural people, forced by their interest and safety to main
tain their Institution Of slavery. rerat that believe
you'd be in favor Of separation any horfor if we were
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29
Total ......3S,467 &"

Total 3S,467 1,421
Total males and females, 39.888. These have ar
rived by sea in 8O5 vessels, to wit:
Foreign. ....... 318
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This number of ships Is exclusive of army and ma
w vessels, and steamers which have arrived during
the above period.
The amount of tonnage arrived since April 18th
and to the 29th of January, is
Foreign ...................... $500
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

NEW YORK FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
lust RECEIVED.
y IL Writing Desks cheap; Sofas. - es. q =
mahogany Dvans; Szkseszzza=zSze8
2 pair Ottomans; 2 Sofa Redsteads.
Dressing Bureaus 2 Sidehoard Rnreaus
IL Quartette Tables Book Cases:
B Centre do. - Colts
Inc attention of Hotel keepers and others particularly
to call and examine goods and prices
prepared to supply those in want Of good Furni-
lure as low any establishment in the Northern cities
March III G. & w. A. GWYER
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Dublin County, N. c., March %, 1850.

DUPLIN COUNTY, n. c., March o. 1850.
Messrs. Editors received letter from Hon w S. AsHE
time SINCE asking views upon the question of slave
B the tariff &c enclose copy of my answer which YOU
may publish in the Journal not quite so vain as to
suppose that opinion about these deserves any
consideration but do think is high time for every South
man. who does not wish his postery if not himself to
be made hewers of wood and drawers of for the
North, to speak out. Respectfully,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-29

sprung ovef
the cataract, and just escaped the rocks below His
sefpossession never left him. but struggling bravely
with the oamng eddies of the cataract reached the
Shore where climbing the precipitous sides of the
rocks of the cliff he just reached the topmost ledge
SO opportune for the safety of Nahaska. E. H. d.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25

and most that ever was INDUCED by heat
cd and dstempered BRAIN No! God himself has decreeo
otherwise He has Joined together by common ah-
guage. common religion, common lstory and CON-
mon counry and the explosive force OF civil ~ar-tre-
mcndOus civil war alone put asiiiider NO, SIT;
no; not until the mighty rivers and the inland seas,
which now bind us together one peopie-the most
prosperous and happy earth-are choked with car
mage and dscolorcd with blood, will the demon oil disu-
mon flap his baleul wings and eroak hs notes
OF hendlsh IOy the OF this glorious repuDc
And sir, if such catastrophe Should beail US, what
would the future probably deyelopi Would there be
slaveholding and a non-slavehoding, southern and
northern Confederacy, as has been supposed Would
this be the visiona think not sir. This continent
North Amerca-displays very different geographical
features from those of Europe and Asia. We have here
great central mountains Ike the Alps and the Hma
ehs, emerging from their decyities the rivers, which
with their distinctive mountains segregate both CONT
nens, and deneate correspondngly the political div-
sions of each. We have no such formation here. On
the contrary continent, bowl. gathers TO the
what falls within its rim-he Alleghanies the
cast, and the Rocky Mountains the west: within
which, aud between them and the Atlantic ocean
side, and the Pacific ocean on the other. are compre
hended its great geographical divisions to which its po
ltlcal divisions would naturally conform under new
order of things Yes there would be Atlantic and
Pacific republic also an intervening republic the largest
oil the three holding the Mississippi river and the Gulf
OF Mexico and insisting upon free egress and ngrcss by
the lakes and the St. Lawrence river, and from the
ocean. This would probably be the development of the
FUTURE but how long even this order of things would
I
other times, power-unbrdled power-might overleap
the barriers of nature and merge continent in the
fathcmable depths of despotsm. This would be the
work Of another Alexander Cesar Napoleon, rush.
ing forth to set the world fire. and snatch from
the dissolvng pile the flaming brand of conquest and
universal dominion.
But, sir, will not pursue these speculations-God
grant that they may never be realized have only pur-
sued them far the fatal delusion the
sensate idea OF peaceah,e dsunion. l from the
horror of the picture which disunion would conure up
turn from it with alacrity and delight the brighter
and more real prospect of union-this glorious and
happy Union it is, administered in the spirit of the
Constitution, and to be guarded and perpetuated for
ever priceless legacy to posterity and beacon
of Hope to mankind throughout the world
In the poetic language of countryman Longfel
low, let us all unite in the common anthem:
. Sail on oh Union, strong and great
Sail on, nor fear 10 breast the sea.
Our hearts our hopes prayers, our tears
Are all with thee-are all with ihee''
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25

"LEAvING OFF ScHNAPPs ."-''Vell den Homes, /
tells you how to do You go and puy un parrel of Wis
key, un take 1t hum and put oshet it. and whenever
you want un schnapp und it, und shust so much
vskey you draw off der foshet shust so much water
you poor into der parrel you you hat always full
parre viskey; only directly, poorly soon, after ve il
COON weaker and weaker and at asht you hat non put
parrel of vater den You no more use vor Wis
key, und you ne der demberanche."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25

Jan Irishman who had hlistered his fingers in en-
deavor1ng to draw on new pair Of boots exclaimed
by St. Patrick! believe shall nvir get them on till
1 wear thin day or twoD
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25
INDIANAPOLIS POST OFFICE.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES on rHE MA

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF THE MAILS.
EASTERN Closes daily ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SPIN
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Thursdays. '.,..... 7PM
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CINCINNATI via Laicrence5Avgk Closes Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. M.
Arrives Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays, 7P.M.
via Madison: Closes daily except Sundays, NJ
Arrives daily except Sundays, p p. NJ.
days and Fridays, .......... YAM
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WESTERN 1ss HaHfe Closes daily, So NJ.
Arrives daily ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Up. M.
LAFAYETTE via Charlottesville: daily p NJ.
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Tuesdays Fridays, A NJ.
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NoRTHERr via LogaRPof Closes daily, Sundays, A NJ
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GREESvuLE, o., via Winchester, Ia Closes Sundays
and Wednesdays, ........................ y. NJ
Arrives Wednesdays and Saurdays,......... 6 Pm.
Thursdays. sam.
Wednesdays. ..................... p. NJ.
PERU via Triton: Closes Tuesdays Fridays NJ.
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Indianapolis July H. 1919. A w. RUSSELL r. NJ
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25

U-"Thats what | call a repetition" exclaimed
friend, the other day 'What's that TOMB Why,
look at that sgn'-sJ E. Weller JewelerD
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-07-25

% The most important part of every mans educa-
ton, is that which he gives himself