Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-02

well as to liberty-men who can look around on the
faces of the patriots which adorn the walls of the
cred temple, draw in with their deepest inspiration,
and stand upright and erect upon its pavements in
mind and heart eate in the consciousness that they
too Americans lovers of their country and their
whole country, and not unworthy to follow in the
footsteps of their great forefathers.
If Providence but pleases to spare my life and
health until that hour comes, shall meet the eti
zens of Boston. and my voice shall be heard once
in the cradle of American liberty. Till then,
again thanking you and the members of the Council
bid you and them farewell.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
From the Washington Union.
We insert the following for the purpose Of express
ing appreciation of the general spirit which per-
vades it, and of drawing the attention of the demo-
cratic party to the Importance of the consideration
that their depends upon the subordnation of
all sectional feeling to that of the Union. Local
preference not inconsistent with this considera
ton; on the contrary, they are the only means by
which party can ascertain its sentiment or can
mite its force and make its national nominations with
a certainty that it will not mistake the wishes and
feelings of the various portions of the party. The
danger to be avoided the tendency of local prefer
to generate local aspertes and heartburnings,
and that these deprive the party taken as whole,
of the united force of all its parts, when national
nomination has been made in good faith and with
just Difference to all the public interests:
From the Newark Morning Eagle.
JAMES BUCHANAN AND LEWIS CAss.-Considerable
i'll feeling has been engendered among the Pennsyl
vania democracy in regard to the distinguished men
whose names head this article. Both have warm
personal friends, and in the heat of the discussion
many things have been said which we have read
with pain and regret There has been no occasion
for this fierce of words. There can be no doubt
that if the gentlemen referred to were consulted on
the subject they would urgently request its discon-
tinuance Both are eminent statesmen oflarge ex-
perience in the political affairs of the country; of
high character: and both possess the unlimited con-
hdence of the great party of which they bright
and shining lights and brilliant ornaments. Wheh-
the the other receive the nomination of the
national convention, Pennsylvania will contribute all
her powerful aid toward the success of the nominee.
MIR. Buchanan has ardent friends all over the I'm
ion. His reputation as an enlightened. sound saga
cious and reliable statesman is not confined to his
State. Wherever there are democrats, the name of
Buchanan is beloved and reyered We know that in
New Jersey he has host of friends, owould rejoice
to him elevated to the presidency 1t is not only
natural but right, therefore, that they should use
all honorable means to influence others to his sup
port and for this reason, we repeat we have deeply
regretted to the motives of his friends impugned
in bringing him forward at this time.
That General Cass is popular in the democratic
counties of Pennsylvania, admits of no dispute; but
this constitutes ground for the disparagement of
Mr.. Buchanan. Either would make able Presi-
dent and either sincerely believe, can be elected
to that responsible Office. The elections which have
recently taken place in various States prove con-
clusively that the march of democracy is upwards
and onwards Its principles deeply fixed in the
affections of the people, and time but to strength
en- the roots of that sturdy oak which, planted by
Jefferson, and fostered and cherished, projected and
defended by Jackson, has spread its branches far
| and wide-from the extreme North to the extreme
South-from the Atlantic on the East to the Pacific
on the West.
The democratic party is the national party of the
Union The people see this and acknowledge it, and
in its hands the country always be safely guided
through the storms and tempests Of sectional or ana-
teal agitation For this reason fno other, So
lictous to the democracy of the Union perfectly
harmonious, and nothing can defeat so desirable an
end discussions of the character have named,
now going on in Pennsylvania-a State which has
strong claims upon the democratic partya large por-
ton of whose citizens would delight to see Mr. Buch-
anan in the presidential chair
If national objects not in view, we would not
raise pen to say the smallest word the subject
before Wedo desire to interfere in the affairs
our neighbors, but do hope that Pennsylva-
MIA contemporaries will see the folly of continuing
their present 1t is not State matter it is
| one in which every democrat in the Union has a
deep interest. Buchanan and Cass both national
| property. For ourselves, admire, esteem, and
respect them both, and should hail the election oil
either to the presidency with pride and qualification
| Cultivate harmony among yourselves, therefore,
brother democrats in the Old Keystone! 1t is your
duty, and should be your first thought.
| TEMPERANCE CELEBRATIoN.-The various Tenn
perance bodies of Wilmington, namely, the Recha-
bites, the Sons of Temperance, and the Cadets Of
Temperance celebrated the sixth anniversary of the
former Monday, in handsome and highly spirited
manner. There was large procession, composed
of the different organizations, which passed along
several of the streets. An address delivered al
the Front street Baptist Church by the Rev. MIR
Hefin, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, after
which a collation. partaken of, spread out in a
grove at the Southern part of the town. We were
pleased to so large collection of the disciples
st. Aquarius. May of them ever dishonor
| hm--Chronicle.
Very Interesting from Mexico-The Nation In Dit6.
cu1try, &c.
! NEW ORLEANS, April 25th.-The barque Charles
London has arrived from Vera Cruz, with Mexieant
papers to the 9th instant from which we learn tina
! Congress in session. and that proposition haC
been made in the lower house, which would proba
bly, be assented to in the Senate to continue the SEES
sion till after the 18th.
Mexico appears to be in desperate condition, ant
none of her public seem disposed to hazard the
regulations in attempt to restore her prosperity
Gen. Arista, who had management of the treasur,
for short time gave it up a hopeless task.
Il Addresses had been issued to the commissioners o
the different wards in the capital, to ascertain thu
number of foreigners in the city, together with
account of their nationality, character, employment
&c.