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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

MARvELs OF THE CORNISH MrNEs.-Some of the
mines are truly grand undertakings. The console
ploy upwards of 5000 persons One of the engines
pumps water from the direct depth of 600 feet the
weight Of the pumping apparatus alone being up,
wards of 500 tons; the pumping-rod is l746 feet
long and it raises 100000 gallons of water q week
from depth five times the height of St Paus -
These indeed wonders to marvel at The con-
solidated and united mines, both belonging to one
company, have stated to have used the following
vast quantities of material in year. Goals 1920
tons candles 1872 "A lbs gunpowder 80, 600; lcath-
er straps &c IL, 493 lbs; pick and shovel handles,
1858 dozens. Sir Charles Lemon has estimated
that in the whole of the Cornish mines, 9l3,O0O
worth of gunpowder is used annually that the tim
Der employed in the underground works equals the
growth of 40 square miles of Norwegian forest and
that 3 I,OO0O0O tons of water raised annually
from the mines Tie Lind We Lire In
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21
Sewing Machines.

There used to be vulgar proverb about its taking
nine tailors to make man, which is likely to be
changed into ten tailors making sewing machine
at least it is asserted by the patenees of the new
Yankee Notions in that line In addition to the
rotary machine of LERow & BLoDGErT, there is now
in town at the Washington Hotel, another machine
which the assignee of the patent. Mr.. MARTIN, of
Philadelphia will doubt be pleased to exhibit to
" all the world and the rest of mankind If we
might venture upon pun without being suspected
of procvity to picking pockets we would say that
it docs its work sew sew. Both it and the rotary
machine are very ingenious pieces of mechanism
The rotary we think, is the fastest. The principle
is prettf much the saale in both
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

LEGAL CuRIosITY.-The other day, in the Su-
perlor Court of New York, a cause came on for ar
gument, when the defendants dnSuer was produced
housand foIios Judge Duer inspected the prodigy
OF pleading and then grayely suggested that it had
by all means better be sent to the Worlds Fair as
specimen of American industry! The judicial bon
mot was considered very fair reply to the mammoth
GDSUpr
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

REMARKABLE INCIDENT.-The Warrenton (Va.)
Wing says that in the upper part of that county,
several days since wife gave birth to two children
making six in less than three years She has been
married but seven years, and has ten children-fvs
of which cannot walk.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

disappointed old bachelor out West saws it
makes little difference whether man commits sui
eide Or matrimony! In one case he loses his life,
and in the other his breeches.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

Gold is an idol, wor~hipped in all climates without
single temple and by all classes without single
hypocrite.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

R9eAIr McINNIs. on Water Street, has presented
us with bottle of Champagne Cider, which we have
no doubt is first rate article, and We are rather
tempted to try it, Notwithstanding we believe in tenn
perance He has several dozen q of the same sort
left"
P. S.-We have just had the article tested by a
friend, and he pronounces it to be i" soed''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

RaEWe notice that Rufus EDMoNsoN, Esq, the
worthy Postmaster at Goldsboro', has been turned
out on account of his being Democrat to make
room for Mr. GRIswoLD Jr., of Federal politics. Of
course there is no prescription in the matter.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

Ra-There are two very fine Hotels in Goldsboro'
The old Dinner and Breakfast house. kept by Mrs
BURDEN. and new house just opened by JAS. Girls
VOID, Esq They are both excellent houses, and no
doubt will do good business Goldsboro is advan-
cling very fast.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

Ba5~The Small Pox is disappearing from Charlotte
and other places in the Western part Of this State,
where it has prevailed for some months.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

RarOur thanks ere particularly due to Hon. w
S. AsHE for several valuable documents We have
also to acknowledge the receipt of several papers
from Hons SAMUEL HoUsToN and LEWIS CAss of the
Senate and Mr. ORR of the House.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-02-21

The most important measure under discussion du
ring the past week. has been the river and harbol
BILL which contemplates appropriation of two mil
lions of dollars for the purpose Of internal improve
ments 1t is commended by the advocates of the bill
that the works for which appropriations are to be
made of national character, and not merely To-
CAL We fear that it will be got through the House
by the combined new State and tariff interests the
first, because the money will be spent chiefly upon
the Western lakes and rivers and the last because
they want to embarrass the treasury and thus create
necessity for an increase of the tariff The Senate
has been remodeling the postage bill of the House.
It's passage is doubtful. Father Richie has not vet
got his relief from Congress-hope he may. But
about fourteen days remain Of this session. and the
appropriation bills have not been touched The sla-
very question has been brought up in the Senate by
resolution introduced by Mr.. Clay, calling for in
formation in relation to the riot in Boston Some
little sparring took place between Mr. Hale of New
Hampshire, and Jefferson Davis of Mississippi.
F1RE.-Between seven and eight O'Clock on Friday
evening last fire seen issuing from the roof of
the house occupied by DR.. w. w. Harriss, situated
on Second street, between Orange and Ann. The
building. being of wood, was entirely DESTROYED
Isaac Northrop was the owner of the house His
loss is about $500 There was no insurance on the
property.
The alarm on Monday night proceeded from the
burning of small negro house above the Rail Road
For the Journal.
MEssRs ED1ToRs-Allow me through your journal
to answer the following questions, which often
proposed relative to the properties and of Guano
LIST. What are its constituent proportions? !
I'd. On what crops does it act the best!
Sd. Is it best used alone, or in combination with
other substances
4th. If best combined, with what
9Th. In what manner should it be applied to the
corn crop?
9th. Is it lasting in its effects, and when procured
in an adulterated state!
In answer to question 1st, give the analysis of
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

1t has been ntimated that the submission leaders
satisfied that they cannot elect their convention
candidates, and to them from total defeat they
setting their pegs to off Barksdae and Cobb
of whose they have hopes and concentrate
their whole strength on Col Billups their strong
man. They viii attempt to trade to elect him, and
will propose vote for two of if they can get
vote for Biups Let our friends denounce this ev-
erywhere-t is juggling trick worthy of the parry
that is endeavoring to force false issue the county
We had rather whole ticket defeated than that
one should be SO sacrificed. We can elect our whole
ticket, and we say to friends do not be duped but
vote for the Whole ticket-Harris Wynne and Young.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
Col. CObb'S Circular.

friend presented to circular prepared We pre-
sumo at West Point, New York, by Col. Cobb one of
the submission candidates for the convention for this
county. We think it was prepared and printed at
the North, because it is ntmated and as another
evidence of the fact appears to have been drawn out
by rumors, that the opponents of Col Cobb had
been busy circulating caumnies to his prejudice. 1t
impossible for to say this is untrue but we will
say that the candidates opposed to Col Cobb have on
occasion perpetrated caumnies to his disadvantage
They are gentleman and would not stoop to trickery
or the aid of calumny to secure their election.
As to whether others have resorted this low
fare cannot say but do say that have heard
of nothing of the kind originating with State Rights
We did hear it rumored-in fact, at one time it
quite prevalent here that the Colonel would be
withdrawn from the canvass by his Union allies And
it may be that one informed him of this rumor
and assumed to be put out by his opponents that has
nettled him.
The circular is conceived in bad taste, the beauty
of the dction alone places it above contempt 1t is
just such paper as one would expect from the re-
viewer of Jefferson and hope that his friends will
have it extensively circulated in this county.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
THING. AND THE SOUTH NOTHING BUT
HER HONOR"
NJ Wabstar ca;1


Mr.. Webster said
..As to the territorial acquisition, Tam bound az
condor to sag, that taking Maryland for example
as one of the South, Maryland will gain exactly
what Massachusetts looses, that as nothing at aH'
In the face of these declarations, men will get up
and tell us that the South got all she contended for
WELL if she contended not for justice and equality.
then did her people fight to save their honor only
Let us see how this works. Taylor and Ampuda
fought at Monterey. Did either fight to save their
honor because if that all at stake, we will say at
once that both Generals fought well and both saved
their honor Our understanding is that they fought
to who should occupy the city of Monterey Gen.
Taylor obtained possession of the city, the munitions
&C., yet Gen. Ampudia was allowed to march out
with the honors of war. Ampudia savedhis honor-so
did the people of the South The North gets ali the
territory and the disposal of it, and the South like Am
pudia, was allowed to march out with her-honol
saved CLAY says So and he knows.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
CHocTAw County, Miss, July, 28th 10,

CHocTAw County, Miss, July, 28th 1851.
Mr.. EDITOR: Enclosed, send you ten dollars,
for which you will forward your valuable campaign
paper to the names below
We had stirring day ON the Gath The un-
answerable arguments of Harris, Barry, Smith.
and McRae, carried conviction to the minds of
many, who were seeking after truth, and correct
principles. 1t is now settled that not all that scry
unto me, Lord Lord shall enter into the king
dom" and also that all those, who cry most lusti
ly Union! Union glorious Union, are not the
most reliable supporters of it. Col McRae in
formed us that one of the most interesting Prob
lens OF the age, was to be solved in the present
canvass. Whether Jonah swallowed the Whale
or the Whale swallowed Jonah, is small matter.
But whether General Foote was to swallow the
Wing Party, or the Wing Party, General Foote,
was subject of the deepest interest, and one on
which this glorious Union, and the perpetuity of
our institutions might depend-Perhaps.
Our Union Friends are much out of Joint be-
cause we wont take the Disunon position ASSIGNED
us. They persist that they have made the issue
one OF Union and Disunion, and as they have ia
Ken the Union position, we have no right to take
any other position than the one assigned us.
The Union Card has been played first. II
caught one trick; but will evidently lose the oaoe
They have no other Trump. The People are he
ginning to suspect that it is that same old eoon ma
KING J0tSe ISSUE. cHoCTAW. s
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
rhe niseussiou on Tuesday last.

60 ro..barston and Wilcox addressed the lei
of chic nlace on the 2Sth. ult. 1t was
n,o,d day for the of the south ana the '.a'.
piahts marty of old Lowndes. Our gifted standard
80, Col. Featherston, never appeared IN Det'er
health. finer spirits or to greater advantage
nranerad n make brilliant canvass, ana II the ue
bate here is fair sample his triumph VIII DC osef-
whelming.
In his case the singular fact exists, that not SIM
ole act or vote of his, our representative s oaeo
in question: and all admit that he has been faithiu anu
true to the interests of his constituents Even our
old friend Worthington, said that che told the right
kind of tale,'' that the records would sustain him.
and he endorsed his whole on the compromise
measures and this too after their passage-when their
character and his were both well known to the
whole country.
It is to be regretted that Union friends cannot
furnish stronger opposition in debate-more argument
to deserve reply-greater intellectual strength
Something to call forth the mental energies OF COL
Featherston Now we would not disparage our old
friend Wilcox, but really, while we confess to his
many excellent traits as gentleman candor compels
us to say that he is no match for his opponent.
We had intended to give a synopsis of CO.. Feath-
erston's able Speech but fearing hasty sketch
would do him injustice-and knowing that the people
would soon have opportunity of hearing TOR them
selves we have concluded leave them to that pleas
uremerely saying that his arguments were not only
eloquent and convincing, but have gone to the people
unrefuted and almost without reply.
In conclusion will our Union friends take issue with
us on Col Featherston's course the late compro
mise Although this is the meaning of their opposi
ton to him, we venture to say they dare not If he
has done his whole duty can man or angel do any thing
more Then why not withdraw Wilcox and reward
his fidelity with your appreciation and support!
The fact is, you have got your Fooe into it, or ra
ther Foote has got you into it, for by endorsing the
little pacifcator you compelled to endorse his ad
justment swndle, and this Col Featherston denounce
as grevious wrong upon southern rights.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
General ENNfe Said.

"All must perceive that the admission of Cal
ifornia, in the hasty and Objectionable mode now
proposed, win necessarily have the effect of
STRENGTHENING THE NORTH AT THE
EXPENSE OF THE SOUTH-OF MULTI
PLYING THE NUMBER OF VOTERS IN
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS ADVERSE
TO THE SOUTH UPON ALL PENDING
QUESTIONS INVOLVED IN THE SUBJECT
VI SLAVERY at least appearances are such
that we cannot but believe that this would be the
result of immediate admission and yet the hon
orabie Senator from Kentucky now declares him
self In favor of such admission Now he tells us
that ne "thnks that the question of the admission
OF California should stand by itself, and should
stand unconneeted with the other subjects of his
resolutions" Yes, sir, and he urges that We
should decide, and decide as promptly as We
can, this grave question of admission
H The above is from one of Foote'S speeches
before ne became recreant to the South.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

Gsr The Vicksburg Wig at present supper
Ter OF Foote. paid him tlong since, a very ami
able compliment Speaking of the difficulty be-
tween Foote and Benton, the Whig said:
This is disgrace for which the country was
not prepared, IN one sense, and for which it viii
require most ample atonement We do not dislike
senator Foote, we have no prejudice against him,
ana we have often, recently, been an applauder of
tnings said and done in the Senate. But it can
not be denied that with his entrance in the Senate
commenced I9. injury to the dignity of that body
nus frequent and offensive personalities his rest
iessness' his presumption, and his constant itching
Ior notorety have all contributed to introduce dis
graceful scenes which would have been absent in
M ms absence. We deeply regret the desideratum in
Foote's nature, which has made him the author of
Petty and contemplate discord; because he does
oy no means lack mental capacity, and has, be-
81: the energy and industry to apply it. But
ms handspring is to strong for his balance wheel
ana ne is continually running ahead of time and
getting out of order The engine of his impulse
IS too strong for the rudder of his reason, and it
does not seem strange that he is forever taking
sudden sheer in the current and striking his sharp
little bow into better hulls than his own
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02


LIE ART OF FLYING.-A French journal has a
letter from Madrid giving an account of success
dul experiment with new apparatus for Ayino Tba
nyer was Miss Juanita Perez, who tbonob ra'
1ner corpulent, moved through the air. 6v the
neip OF wings, with great ease and rapiditv Sbe
was advertised to fly distance of about 600 feet
rising IN the air above 600, but exceedad the 49,
gramme both in hight and distance. No d;scpr Pin
Iono OF the structure of the wings is given. They
have spread of some fifteen feet are fastened -,
hgaments of great fexbilty, and arranged 50 as
' ~ move with great rapidity; they make noise
IKE WIND mill. The establishment of Madrid ~
80 nosal phenomenon is described as immense
Mr.. Thomas Darville at Paris. also announ.
ees snas ne has invented complete apparatus for
1Gylng, and that he proposes to exhibit it At the
onamp de Mars IN the course of the present month
wnen ne will fly from the Military School to Chai
ll ~ lie VIII be accompanied by his two sons
III and the other of seventeen
ne preparation of three sets of WINGS has Ja1.r-
ca the exhibition until now The inysnto ue' by
sleo ms apparatus privately, with complete success
;naving nown across the Seine with It At o,clocl
f e. sne morning. His wings have spread Of Is
. naa and by their help the fyer can move mn
anu oown IN the air with all the facility of swat
low: sklmmng along near the ground or mount;ng
1pi'gn1 70 the sky at his pleasure
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

AT Franklin CT. the other day, ahorse wasgra-
eng IN yard near the fence, when the elephants
belonging to the menagerie recently in this city
were passing along. The Horse did not observe
them TIL they were quite close to him, when look
ing up and seeing the huge animals, he started
PACK IN fright, ran to the opposite side of the
ysIu' stood for moment quivering, then dropped
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
FOOte on Secession.

Let our country friends note the following. 1t
is from that mighty Union Preserver, H. S. Foote,
and it shows how steadfast he is to his deliberate
ly formed opinions. Now he is urging the people
of the South to acquiesce in the admission of
California.
But note his language-iti is 'that such intoler-
able oppression has ALREADY BEEN IMPOS-
ED" upon the South ''as to justify. nay, to DE-
MAND SECESSION from the Union, in order to
save her from evils "STILL WORSE THAN
D1SUNION ITSELF" The admission of Cali
fornia was worse than disunon itself-so said
Foote, what does he now say? acquiescence
eyes, sir, l have examined this subject in all
its bearings have studied public sentiment in
the South closely and perseveringly; am certain
that understand the present condition of things
in the southern section of the Confederacy; AND
l HAVE NO HESITATION IN DECLAR-
ING 1T AS MY SOLEMN, DISPASSION-
ATE CONVICTION, THAT IF CALIFOR-
MA IS DRAGGED INTO THE UNION IN
THE MODE NOW PROPOSED, THE SOUTH
ERN STATES OF THE CONFEDERACY
WILL FEEL THAT ALL HOPE OF FRA
TERNAL COMPROMISE HAS BECOME EX
TINCT, AND THAT SUCH INTOLERABLE
OPPRESSION HAS BEEN ALREADY I'M
POSED UPON THEM AS TO JUSTIFY.
NAY, TO DEMAND SECESSION FROM THE
UNION IN ORDER TO SAVE THEMSELVES
FROM EVILS STILL WORSE THAN DIS
UNION ITSELF. HOW ANY MAN, WHO
KNOWS THAT VARIOUS SOVEREIGN
STATES HAVE so DECLARED, IN THE
MOST FORMAL AND DELIBERATE MAN
NER, AND THAT ALL THE STATES OF
THE SOUTH HAVE VERY CLEARLY IN
DICTATED THEIR APPRECIATION OF THIS
COURSE, CAN DOUBT THIS RESULT. T
AM NOT ABLE TO COMPREHEND. am
not now urging disunion remedy for present
grievances; am not authorized in my official ca
pacity here to do so; and l can honestly declare
that nothing but dire necessity could, in my iudg
ment, justify resort to an expedient so extreme.
And yet do believe that the Congressional leg
islation so long threatened, and at this time as
hereby threatened as ever on the subject of sla-
very, will, when it shall occur, be productive of
that very state of things; state of ntolerable OBJ
preston, which, according to Andrew jackson
himself, whose love for the Union no one can ques-
ton, would justify secession, not as constitution
al, but as revolutionary remedv''
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
Gen. Ouitman's Appointments.

In another column will be found list of appoint
ments for Gen. Quitman. He will be here on the 10Th
inst instead of the 18th published last week, and
we now take occasion to say to the people, come out
and hear him. Remember
Tuesday the 9th nf August
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

0Read the article on the first page of this paper,
headed california and the Calnornians--by H. S.
Feote.' 1t is rich, and wilwe repay careful peru
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
Tuesday the 10th Of August.

0c(J-The State election for Governor and members
to Congress comes off in Alabama on Monday next
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

0rThe reader will discover by the proceedings of
the meeting held Saturday last in this city, that
legislative ticket nominated for this county We
unable say whether Mr.. Jordan will accept-in
all probability he WILL As as the vacancy made
by the withdrawal of Capt w. w. Vaughan, is
filed shall place the ticket at the head of our col
urnns with appropriate comments.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

or mere IS nothing more awkward than breal;no
IN an acquatance, except the renewal of one that
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02

GThe people in the western part OF this congress-
ioaal district are moving. Choctaw and Carroll are
in the fed-mass meetings have been held at several
points these countless and the people were address
ed by several of our ablest men-McRea, w. L. Har-
ris, w T. Barry, COL Tarpely and G. w. L. Smith.
Our information is of the Aattering character
from those counties. The cry is, All's we'll
The people Of Okdbbeha are moving-our friends
Barry and Cannon have been upon the stump, having
spoken at several points in that county.
We learn informally that that old and nvincble
States Rights-rnan w. R. Cannon, nominated for
the convention last week He will walk over the
track without anything like serioue opposition.
Gen. Owen, very worthy gentleman, is his oppo-
nent we learn Did not this gentlemen participate in
meeting not long since that condemned in unmeas-
ured terms, H. S. Foote VIII some friend inform
US if we right
OeTThe mass meeting in old Monroe last week was
a crowder-between l4o0 and 600 were present, g.
it is asserted that about 1000 voters the ground
1t is said to be the largest public gathering ever as
sembled in Monroe and the enthusiasm of the people
intense. Monroe is safe for the Southern party BY
large majority-say 3 or hundred.
| Hon. N. L. Morgan and Capt. J. M. Acker were The
nominees for the legislature, and simply say tina
they can't be beat in old Monroe-we know them an,
the people WELL
We should from personal grounds liked to have seer
that sound and able State Rights man, Col j. L. Her
bert nominated, but we know him SO well that we ar,
prepared say that he will shrink from place o.
duty assigned him by those with whom he acts. Hi
head and heart both in the cause the oneis cea
as the other iswarm.