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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Gives it up.

We make the following extract from an article in
the London Times of the Goth ut., upon English and
American shipping 1t is an open acknowledgement
that the empire of the has passed from England
to Amerca-that in fact, to adopt the expression of
the Times, England can no more keep pace with the
increase of ships than with our people. The
Times says:
HBut Mr.. Young may still refer to the fact of the
greater increase of American shipping, compared
with that of England, during the last ten years
proof of decaying condition. Has, however, the
more rapid increase of the American people never
suggested itself to the minds of those who endea-
vo.ing to discover why American ships have ncreas-
! ed at this rapid rate Does any suppose that
we can by any process of legislation prevent the
derful development of the American people-that we
can check their increase, render their country
less comfortable home for the many millions destin
ed to nhabit their yet vast tracts of unoccupied
and fertile land We may continue restrictive
laws--we may exclude American competition, and
thus lose many of the benefits OF the American trade
but we by scheme of legislation dacGrf the
territories of the United States down to the
of England and We can more keep pace with the
increase of her ships than of her people. By the lib
eral policy which we have of late adopted, may
indeed. maintain willing customers by affordng
them cheaper and better products than can be ac
qured elsewhere. But this cannot do. by confn.
ing ourselves to the produce of soil, or by
the exclusion of foreign produce-cheapness will be
I found to be Englands strength.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Mr.. McRae.s Sneecl,


large and highly respectable and intelligent au-
dience assembled at the Courthouse last Tuesday.
evening, 9th inst, to listen to the speech which D.
K. McRAE, Esq, had consented to deliver upon the
subject of Southern Rights. We cannot pretend to
give any thing like report of the speech, nor in
deed would our limits permit us to do So it
pied nearly three hours in its delivery, during which
time it was listened to with marked attention. The
speaker commenced by review of the operations of
the revenue navigation land and other laws of the
General Government showing how they bad tended
to build up the North at the expense of the South
He then passed to the Missouri compromise, which
he characterized unfortunate surrender on the
part of the Southern States glanced at the progress
of the abolition excitement since 1885, until its cu
mination during the last Congress; and examined
the various acts known generally as the '@Compro-
mise,' which, in his opinion, did not constitute
compromise at all. Having thus shown the evil, he
proceeded to state the remedy, which, in his opinion
was to be found in the doctrine of secession. This
doctrine is founded upon. and is necessary conse-
quence Of the doctrine of State sovereignty and to
to the defence and maintenance of this latter doc
trine, he devoted the concluding part of his speech
If we properly understood Mr.. MCRAE, his position
was identical with that taken by this paper in our
issue of Friday last in an article headed g MIR.
Cobb; if we misunderstood him, We will cheerfully
correct any error into which we may have fallen.
If the speaker seemed at times to bear hard upon
our whg friends, it arose from the necessity of the
case Opinions may and will differ in regard to the
correctness of the views expressed the accuracy
of the statements made but We believe the speech
is regarded on all sides as able effort and one well
calculated to add to the reputation of the speaker
We would offer zone correction in regard to Judge
DOUGLAS. Mr.. McRAE was mistaken in regard tt
his having been in the Senate when the vote ia
ken on the Fugitive bill. He was at home sick, and
could not come. He afterwards expressed in strong
terms, his regret at not having had a chance to re-
cord his name in favor of the bill Gen. CAss was
in the Senate and did not vote why is mystery t
u.s. for he advocated the bill before its passage, anC
its enforcement after; and consequently mucl
committed as he could have been by voting.
On motion of Il: H. HOLMES, Esq JAS. T. MILLER
Esq, DANIEL Dickson, Esq. and DR.. ]. NCREE, Jr.
were appointed committee to request copy of tn
speech for publication.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Summary OF the NVeek,

The chief public event of the past week has, un-
doubleday been the failure of the Cuban expedition
the death of Lopez, and the capture of his follow
ers. The Creoles behaved like dastards and de-
serving only of contempt By their false represcn-
tations they enticed Lopez and his men over and
then by their cowardice left them perish if their
treachery did not actually assist in their defeat and
ruin. The number of prisoners is one hundred and
thirty It is said that President Fillmore has inter
coded for the prisoners through the Spanish Minis
ter, and it is than probable that his nterces-
sion will be successful, for the Spanish government
like all other feeble tyrannies, while it is truculent
and blood-thirsty when dealing with the weak, is
generally subservent towards the strong. We pub,
lsh two articles on the subject of Cuba and the Uni
ted States. 1t will be that the French view
cognises the destiny of Cuba from the necessity Of
position, and the absorbing influence of the Union
The failure of the illconcerted and feeble efforts
under Lopez does not at all shake faith in the
ultimate annexation of Cuba.
While the Cuban expedition has been the CHIEF
public event. the advent of the daily has been the
chief local event in little world and certainly tc
us, privately, has been of paramount Importance
Our neighbor of the Herald has our thanks for his
liberal and gentemanly notice. 1t is what we ex
pectcd from him. So have our brethren of the press
generally. .
The death of Hon. Levi Woodbury. is next to TIT
event in Cuba, the most painful news of the week
indeed we are not certain that in mind, it doe
not take the precedence of Cuba. Mr. Wood
bury it is true, partizan-a strong Democrat
but all parties conceded to him the merit of being
an ardent supporter of the Union and the constitu
tion and pure patriot and good man.
The result of the election for members of Stat
Convention in Mississippi which took place on thu
2nd and resulted in the election of . Union dele
gates is easily accounted for. The people did no
understand the doctrine of secession, did all thu
organs of that party represent it properly nor in ac
cordance with the democratic doctrine upon tina
subject The OF the doctrine in Mississippi
allowed themselves, somehow or other to be confound
ed with the advocates of disunion, whereas no tw
things can. in fact, be more dissmilar. Gov. Quit
man has withdrawn from the canvass There are n
disunionsts in the Southern States out of South Ca
rolina, or if there be their number is small.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Personality and the Fayette.,ne Observer.

The Fayetteville Observer is very much mistaken
indeed if it supposes that it draw into in
erchange of abusive language and personal sourril-
ity. In that department acknowledge our inferi-
ority. We have no talent for it ALL and certainly
shall not pretend to enter the lists with paper which
enjoys such high reputation in that particular line
1t has faithfully won its laurels-let it wear them
We have made any illusions to the Editors OF
the Observer personally and they know it, 1t chose
in of its issues to remark upon the abolition
character of its party in Northern State, and to
apply to this party the appellation of its brother
wings" Out of its own mouth we condemned it
We put it on the stand witness against itself
1t not the Journal which charged the Editors OF
the Observer with being in league with abolition
lists. 1t was their paper. If they choose to deny
the responsibility and truthfulness of the authority
wequoted against them, we have nothing to say
They ought to know themselves best.
AS for the Editor of this paper being " fresh from
a foreign country We need only remark that we
have been resident of the United States since oul
twelfth year, and citizen of North Carolina during
the whole period of our manhood, having cast oul
first vote upon her soil AS for the fact, should the
Observer choose to bring it against US, that have
resided in Northern State, we neither deny nor ex
tenuate it. We have lived in Philadelphia, and are
proud to say that the democracy of that City art
now, and always have been, true to the South LIE
GEORGE NJ. DALLAS and JAMES BUCHANAN. Pennsyl
vania democrats, be contrasted with GEORGE F. BAD
GER and EDWARD STANLY, North Carolina wings
and. wings themselves being the judges, the com
parison must result favorably to the former. LIE
the Pennsylvania, the organ of the Pennsylvania
democracy, be contrasted with the Fayetteville Oh
SER and the Pennsylvania will be found immeasur
ably the more reliable paper.
We beg pardon of our readers for thus abiding t
ourselves. The thing has been forced upon us, an
we could not we'll avoid it. Hereafter if the Obser
yer wishes to argue. will argue if it wishes
be personal, we will not reply in any way. It ca
| have that field to itself
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
The Sandwich Islands.

Speaking of the annexation of Islands to the Uni
ted States, Mr.. j. ]. Jarvis, who has been for
Der of years a resident of Honolulu, where he pub
lished newspaper in English and Hawaiian, says
that the offer is made to the citizens of the re-
public free gift of the entire Sandwich group,
on such terms as Congress may themselves i'm
pose. The Islands ask in return simply to receive
the rights and protection accorded to American cit
liens The of the group is $500 square miles,
capable disappearing ten-fold its present population,
(8OO0O) One million dollars worth of American
merchandise is annually consumed, Its American
permanent population is not far from LOCO, posses
sing valuable sugar and coffee plantations. in which
and other permanent improvements, large sums have
been expended The floating American population
touching at these Islands annually not far from 49,,
900 seamen and voyagers, from some four hundred
vessels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
North Carolina Enterprise.

The Lasts Hornets Nest, says that Messrs CAR
SON, You've GRIER, the proprietors of the Rock
Island Factory, have opened wholesale store in
Charlotte Mecklenburg County, for the sale of their
Jeans and Cassimercs which they sending off by
the scores of boxes. This, the Hornets Nest says
is the first regular wholesale store in that flourish
ing and public spirited village -----...
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

CHARLESTON, Sept. 6.
The Argus arrived this port with Matanzas dates
to the Goth utimo reports that about 800 of the prs
oners taken had been executed; i3 board the Pr
zarro being part of the prisoners brought in by the
negroes on the Island.
The Spaniards express much contempt for the
Creoles for inducing Lopez to undertake the invasion
and then deserving him. Americans at Matanzas
were apprehensiye for their safety, the Spaniards
being much excited.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Hilton BrIdCe BROKEN.

On Sunday last drift fat, with person board,
struck Hilton Bridge, and carried away five or six
arches-abont one fourth of the bridge The current
was running very strong from the late rains. We
presume the Proprietor will give notice when the
Bridge is repaired and fit for use Commercial
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

STEAMERS TO GALWAY "A meeting Of the friends OF
the proposed line of steamers TO Galway held IN
New York on Friday evening. and attended by num-
Der OF influential citizens. is probable that this h9e
will go on. Among the prominent names in favor OF
II are Archbishop Hughes, Robt. ]. Walker and H0-
race Greeley. from all OF whom letters were read al
the meeting.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Eighth Volume.

Las Fridays issue completed the seventh volume
of the" Wilmington Journal, The commencement
of the eighth volume affords opportunity of
which gladly avail ourselves to return sincere
acknowledgements for the steady and unwavering
supportwhich we have always received from the peo
pie of Eastern North Carolina, and especially from
the democracy ofthe Cape Fear region It has been
earnest and constant endeavor to render the pa
per worthy of the very generous patronage extended
to it AM we are pleased to believe that efforts
have bee generally appreciated 1t is true: have
had difficulties to encounter in the establishment of
the paper; and occasional misunderstanding and
oppostionto reconcile overcome in the ranks
of our own 1arty but these things inseparable
from the nature of the business, and were to have
been expected Under all circumstances our pro-
gress has leen uniform and steady and now
boast-a lit inferior none in the State in point of
ctatity-scarcey inferior to any even in point
of numbtrs. An evidence of the permanency of our
list MAY be found in the fact that cannot recol-
ect for months past than three four stoppa-
ges for my and all causes-deaths and removals in
cluded, while we have got double that number
of new names this week. In our statements of fact
or expressions of opinion have endeavored in all
cases y be guided by our judgment rather than by
our feelings and hence, though at times, some Of
the more impulsive of our friends have been some
whatjdissatisfed with US, they have eventually re-
cognfzed the purity of our motives, and the genera
soundness of our conclusions. 1t would be presump
ton in US to claim exemption from occasional er
Tors and mistakes; all we can claim is conscentiou
discharge of our duty, to the best of ability
is too much the fashion, and to be regarded b.
evidence of smartness to indulg in sheer
at Editors of papers. 1t is much easier to CRITICS
than produce-to tear down than to build up. Tha
there in the Editorial profession fitted Meth
-er by education character for the position whic
they occupy, cannot be denied; but of what othe
profession or calling may not the same observation
be made, and with equal truth
We hare now commenced the publication ola da
~ paper. 1t is to US serious undertaking, and in
wolves outlay of capital and amount of tear an
wear of mind and body, of which few have any cor
ception.. Our hopes of success strong-we shal
endeavor to deserve it. One thing is certain, gu
weekly subscribers lose nothing, and will gal
much by the arrangement, both in amount and qua
ity of matter furnished.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
INDIANA.-The full official vote for members of
Congress in the State sums up as follows:

Revolution I'm Me1ico.-More FiIIibustering from
Texas.
NEw-ORLEANs, Sept. 4.-Late advices from Rio
GIande, Mexico, have been received.
Revolutionary movements have been discovered in
Tamaulipas and Coahuia. in which many influential
Mexicans have been detected leaders. Large bodies
of Texan Rangers are also engaged TO assist in the
movement.
The latest accounts state that the steamer Fashion
had been sent down 10 the mouth of the river with six
cannon and four companies of infantry, under the
mand of Col. Dyer, aid in queng the progress of
the revolution
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

The Emperor of China is not apt to be sick long
att time, because the moment he is TAKEN he stops
the pay of his four doctors
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Arrival of the Empire city from Havana.

The Empire City arrived at New York at half past
two o'clock Saturday afternoon, the 9th inst. All
the news by the Cherokee is confirmed LOPEZ was
taken in the interior alone and nearly exhausted from
fatigue and hunger. He asked for something to eat
at a farm house, and permission to lay down while
asleep, he was bound and made prisoner He was
garroted the lst, at the Ponto' directly oppo
site the Moro Castle in the presence of 5000 troops
and 5000 citizens
Sunday, the Both ult, the day after the announce
ment OF LoPEZs capture. kept as public day in
Havana. Guns were fired from morning to night,
and LOPEZ was shot in effgy. The prisoners taken
had no arms at the time of their capture. Their
suerings for the last few days had been intoerable
They subsisted upon the leaves of trees, etc. Gen.
LopEz's horse was the last meat they had eaten
They all say, that in instance have the Creoles
manifested the least disposition to join them Two
thousand of the Spanish troops have fallen All
who went out with LOPEZ are dead, with the exeep-
ton of between one hundred and one hundred and
fifty, who are prisoners and will be sent to Spain
Strange as it may seem, after the representations
that have been made, the Creoles appear to have
been their most determined enemies.
ABOLITION SLAVERY BY PoRTUGAL.-Adyices
from Lisbon of the 9Th of july received by the Ame-
rlca. state that the Portuguese Governmentwas pre-
pairing to decree the entire extinction of saveryin IFS
possessions. also stringent measures for sup
pressing the traffic generally on the coast of Africa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

RECONCILIATION OF Ma. BoTTs-At Wing District
Convention, held in Richmond on Friday evening,
mated as candidate to represent the Metropolitan
District in the next Congress.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

AID TO MEMoRY.-When travelling put your
watch and wallet at night into of your stockings
and then place the stocking under your head. 1t
will then be impossible to leave them, unless you
have been accustomed to 30 barefoot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

WANTs.-A piece of the establishment the man was
struck with. The hinges of ady's gait piece
of leather from the boot the man got in trade. A
portion of the last link that was broken The kew
that will fit auburn locks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

FRANKFoRT, Ky, Sept. 9.-DEArH OF Mas. J. ]
CRITTENDEs.-Mrs. Crittenden, wife of Hon. ]. j
Crittenden, Attorney General of the United States
died yesterday at her residence near this place.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Gen, Quitmnn Withdrawn.

The Washington Union, of 9th inst, contains the
following DESPATCH which it says bore respectable
signature, and that the fact which it states admits
of no doubt .--
CANTON, (Miss.,) Sept 6, 1851.
To the Editor of the Union .s
Sheen. Quitman has abandoned the field, and
is no longera candidate for Governor.
REFThe Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road has
been completed to Garysburg in Northampton Coun-
ty, about two miles from Weldon where it connects
with the Petersburg road. so that travellers now
take either route to Baltimore that by way of Ports
mouth up the Bay, or by way of Richmond Wash
ington City, etc. Its own track to Weldon will not
be completed for some time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

GoLDs FROM. CaLIFoRN1A.-- The Georgia arrived at
New York Sunday night III inst with a million
and half dollars of gold Hefsan Francisco dates
are no later than those by the Prometheus =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
Admitted to BniI.

We learn that CHARLES BoNHAMs who was lodged
in Jail during the latter part of last week. suspi-
cion of having caused the death of the negro boy
DEMPs, by whipping, etc, has been admitted to bail
in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

THE IRISH AND AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
The public meeting determined upon by the Provi-
sonal Committee, few days since, is now fixed for
Friday evening. the 5th instant. 1t will be held at
the Coliseum, $50 Broadway, and several gentlemen
taking prominent part in the promotion of the
great enterprise of establishing steam communca-
ton between Ireland and the United States, will be
present and explain its Importance and desirable
ness We need scarcely insist on citizens, espe-
cialy Irish adopted citizens, who friendly to
the project attending the meeting. Much sympa-
thy has been professed in this city for the regenera
ton of Ireland now an opportunity is offered which
will test the reality of those professions We trust
that the issue will show that Ireland has warm ear
nest friends here.-Ner York Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

If an elephant can travel eight miles an hour and
carry his trunk, how far could he travel if he had
little darkey to carry it for him
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12
From the North Carolina Standard.
Suicide.


Mr.. HOLDEN: You will please publish the follow
ing notice of Suicide:
In Wayne county, N. c.. on the morning of the
9th August, 1851, William Whitfield committed
suicide by hanging. The act was committed, it was
supposed, or two hours before daylight, upon
Mulberry tree just in front of his own dwelling,
about thirty feet from the door. Several persons be-
sides the family at his house, on the melan-
choly OCCASION and on getting up in the morning.
the appalling spectacle presented to their view
The deceased had been laboring under some haluci-
nation of mind for several months previous to his
death He seemed to be impressed with the idea OF
destroying himself. saying that his troubles were
more than he could bear, but in other respects he
seemed to be rational 1t is true he had shared large
| ly in troubles. He had lost two most affectonate
wives, five children in their youth of whom died
under very melancholy circumstances upon the
plains of Mexico, in the late with that country
besides several other members of his family. II
seems that the weight of largely accumulated trou
bles out his mind, and prompted him to the IA
tai deed. 1t is needless to speak of his char
acter; those who knew him, appreciated him as
a good citizen, kind neighbour and good providel
for his family and is believed that he has not
enemy upon the face of the earth. He had been con-
nected with branch of the Baptist Church for sew
eral years, and his walk pious and consistent
He leaves numerous family and large circle Of
friends to mourn his loss, and wife and six small
children bereft of their best earthly friend Not
withstanding the melancholy circumstances of his
| death, mourn not those have no hope, but We
trust that his troubles over and that he sleeps
in the arms of the blessed Saviour. II. r. K.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

+ CHARLEsToN,-Gen. Schnerle has been reelected
Mayor of Charleston by majority of SO over T. L.
| Hutchinson.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-09-12

Hon. John Nj. Benien, long known distinguish.
ed whg and u. s. Senator from Georgia, has renoun-
ced allegiance to his old party, it is stated.