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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
The Wizard of the West.

Senator Douglas agricult ural speech at Roches-
ter intended for the south market, for votes
for himself for President. 1t is free trade and cot
ton, and cotton and free trade and nobody is of
much consequence unless they raise cotton with
slave labor
We clip the above from the Detroit Tribune In
another column of the same paper is the following
Senator Douglass. in his Rochester address, has
much to say about wool-growing and its profits to
the farmer, &c"
These fdgity wings are very hard to please. If
Senator Douglass speaks of cotton, he is bidding for
the support of the cotton heads of the soutk if
he speaks of irooi. the wiley politicians must have
an eye to the support of the aroou heads of the
North-they have already made him an out-and-out
sattinet democrat if he aludes to hemp the rogues
all take it as personal insult if he speaks of pork
or lard OIL, the New England whaIers cry out all
CANNON )" If he alludes to the raising sq,taste and
other green things the editor of the Tribune flies
into huff, and resents it a personal affront; if
he speaks of CORN he is throwing sopat the cora-
dodgers' and " cor-crackers :; if he alludes to fish
he is bidding for the " suckers - if he encourages
the growth of beef he is counting the cause Of Join
Bull If he proposes remedy for short CROPS he
must be polling the gentry with CLOSE shauen heads
it he speaks of salt, he must be treating the Bible
unexpectedly, b. casting sur upon the memory
| of Lots wife if he encourages large production
of potatoes he is certainly bidding for the Irish and
giving slap "oyer the left at certain 8 small
pototo politician; if he speaks of the culture Of
the ptne, he is stealing the thunder of Gen. Taylor
and crying for a little moro grape Captain Bragg
Verify, what mischievous being this Wizard OF
the Vest must be e-Rochester Republican.
ELoaUEscE.--.' But, as said before we have prov
ed to you where that town line is. Yes gentlemen
of the jury there it is, there it will remain for ever
and all the ingenuity of my learned brother can ne
yer ehace it-ean never wash it out No, gentlemen
ne may plant one foot the outmest ring OF the
planet Saturn and plant The other on Arcturus, ana
seize the Pleiades by the hair and wiring them I'LL
they are dry; but he cannot wash out shat town
tlne n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
The Presidcn1,s NIessngc.

Of course the papers of Mr.. Fillmore's party pro-
nounce the message an admirable document and be-
speak for it attentive perusal which it may. per-
haps, receive from various newspaper editors and
few politicians but apart from these, we ques
tion if ten men in a county ever do read such long
documents through. The perusal of Presidents mes
sagcs and " SIGH like We look upon as one of the
greatest and most unpleasant infections to which an
editor is subjected and accounts satisfactorily for
the prevalence of insanity among the devoecs of that
unfortunate calling.
Should venture to differ in any degree from the
superlative estimation in which the message is held
by the Fillmore organs, We might perhaps be accu-
sed of partzan prejudice bui, under penalty
of such accusation, we would venture to nsinuate
our belief that if the Oldest inhabtant" were pro-
perly catechised, his * memory might recall some
document or two nearly approaching to this in abili
ty and will even venture to say that those of us
who may survive until this time next year, will have
the pleasure of witnessing the extaces of friends
of the Fillmore press, over a still more extraordina
ry document which will derive melancholy inter-
est from its valedictory character.
The message is in plain, good English, without
any effort at all at strength condensation. The
whole might just as we'll have been put into three
tional finances, and trade of the country had been
anticipated weeks ago by the newspapers
So of all the statements and views in the message
We question if any original fact suggestion can
be found in its whole length 1t refers in all cases
to the report of the Secretaries and the puzzle is tc
understand how much could be written with SC
little in it of positive character 1t is true whis
President is placed in rather awkward cireumstan
ees as he finds himself bound to carry out demoera
tic policy and there little in his spreading his
distinctive views before Congress, of which near
ytwo-thirds is opposed to them and by whom there
is no chance of their adoption So we find Mr. Fill
more make rather n languid reference to the TART
and Internal Improvements, and then turn the sub
ects over to Mr. Corwin, whose report of course vii
be made for outdoor consumption during the comm:
campaign ".
Upon the whole the message is fairly and smooth
written. Somewhat negative in character. Pc
si,ively long and positively nothing else In the frs
paragraph we are assured that g country is a
peace with oil the word.' but we find no allusion
" the rest of mankind So far as he goes he is rea
sonabIy straight upon the slavery question: and TAX
ing it upon the whole. there have been worse MESA
and there have also been much ADLER and bette
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

The bill for giving the election of electors for Presi
dent and Vice President TO the people, considered
in committee of the whole House of Representatives,
and reported against by vote OF 66 TO 48. The bill
was virtually killed.
The bill for calling together the convention, is I'M
der discussion in the Senate.
bill has been introduced and had its first reading
in the House, TO incorporate the North East Railroad
Company, 10 unite Charleston with some point on the
Wilmington and Manchester Railroad
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
The New York Democracy.

Since the administration and the whig party got
their deathblow in the recent loss of New York, the
official journal here has beaken itself to the task of
disappearing the triumphant democracy of that
State as hostile to the Compromise. This only
shows that the Republic is too whggish to have in
reality the maintenance of the Compromise much at
heart. This appeared clearly enough, indeed, when
the Republic, few days before the New York cleo
tion out with the avowal of its desire that the
wings should triumph in that State on Mr.. Stewards
caucus platform, which, at the same time, the Re-
public did not dare to deny was =: a subterfuge and
a snare'-a mere mask for hostility to the Adjust
ment. But it becomes still more evident that the
Republic has begun to look askance upon the Com
promise-as a measure which has given basis of
union for the democracy, and which at the same
time has riven the whig party in twain-when we
observe the evident delight with which that journal
dwels upon the vain and delusivc hope that the N.
York democracy may yet, by some chance prove to
be unfaithful to that great of pacifcation
In its article of yesterday the Republic says:
1.-THE Union has of course quite forgotten the con-
duct of the democratic convention at Syracuse.
which contrived to dodge the question of the Com
promise by the re-afhrmation of resolutions agreed
upon before that series of bad become law
| The Union has forgotten nothing with regard to
the democratic convention at Syracuse. 1t remem-
bers perfectly the unanimity with which that body
adopted series of resolutions which, having been
drawn and adopted in 1850 as an approval of the
Compromise, were in 1851 made the distinct issue oil
such approval against those who thought it wiser
exclude national topics from the State canvass and
rally upon the State policy alone. The Union also
remembers that those resolutions congratulated the
country upon the settlement made by Congress" and
deprecated all further sectional agitation looking
to the disturbance of that settlement. The Union
also remembers that the whole bulk of the democrat
ic press of New York., with scarcely or two soil
tary exceptions refuses to lend any counenanct
whatever to such sectional agitation and the faith
of the Union in this present harmony of purpose il
the democratic ranks there so far from being shaken
is. if possible, strengthened by the fact that we nt
men who haze been free-soilers in New York nov
openly placing themselves upon platform of Unio1
which declares fas the democracy that so far as
concerned, sectional agitation is now at an end
Washington Union.
| Enthusiastically afternoon. the new and beau
tiful Flat Boat Gen. McRae was launched from tn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
New River survex.

We are informed that the Q. 5. Surveyors on New
River and at the Inlet jacksonville, in Onslow
county have recently closed their labors. They state
that they could find rocks in the river or on the
bar The sole obstruction to the navigation consists
of an oyster-bed, some six hundred yards long.
which the surveyors confident can be removed
by single engineer, dredgeboat, and two laborers
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
Methodist Conference.

This body is now in session in this place. Bishop
Andrews of Georgia, presiding its deliberations
They moving with facility and ease, despatch
ing the usual business for such occasion. We
have heard of question: up 10 the time of going TO
press with this paper that has excited debate. There
are now about 10 preachers in attendance, and some
others expected. 1t is the wish of the Bishop TO get
through with the business with all due speed, bis
pressing engagements admitting of no unnecessary
delay-SdIisbury IN CO. Wntchndn 27M tlt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
VERMONT.
TENNESSEE.
S A 1t RIX Err,

Something of problem in the rule of Three might
be stated as follows:
If less than two years Of Mr.. Filmore's admins
tration lose nearly every State in the Union, what
his chances of reelection at the end of his term
Perhaps the proper answer would be-less than none
at all His popularity will be decidedly negative
quality.
1.-The Journal whistles to keep its courage up!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

WILMINGTON, n. c., Dec. 3rd, 1851. s
Genl. W. ". Hdrlee P,est 8-c.-Dear Sir-l have the
submit for the information of the Board the fol-
lowing report of the operations of that portion of your road
now use On the 18th November, formally opened nine
miles of the Road by commencing to Passenger train
regularly connection with the Camden Branch Trains
that time the Road has been laid to Cane Savanna
Swamp distance of II miles from the Junctionand to
the Both ult period of IS days) 1871 passengers had
passed the ne and the receipts 1854 g. have
no doubt much larger number would have passed the
line had ample been given of the day of opening
analysis of the above and comparison with the early
operations the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, will
show that the local business of your Road will greatly
ceed that the latter The average number of
that daily passed your Road with distance of 10
miles OPERATION is 49, against Is day that passed
the Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad in l84l-more than
twelve months after the entire length 6 mes) had been
in operation At this the way travel will yield annual
y 1913 80 per mile find cannot transport
rails and the passenger trains and at the time
transport the freight that would Offer with Engine. and
have therefore declined receiving freight until another En-
CINE could be placed the Road. The first Engine will be
delivered by Messrs Norris Brothers about the LIST March,
and failing procure another to be used until its arrival
have purchased of smaller class to be placed the
Road within days.
large amount of freight will offer for transportation
arrangements be made to receive it and have
doubt the receipts from this will exceed the
received from way travel and that the combined receipts
will pay all expenses that portion of the Road
ton, and leave handsome applicable to the
struction of the Road. Respectfully,
| T FLEMING Rps Fno
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

The advertisement of the South Carolina Insurance
Company, which appears in to-day's Journal, will be
found worthy of attention. The want of Marine
Insurance Office in this place has been long felt, and
its supply is desideratum Messrs DeRosset Brown
are the Agents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

The Steamship Cherokee arrived at New York on
the 50th ut., with San Francisco dates to the 1st
November. She brought the mails and 2500O 900 in
gold. The agitation in regard to the division of CAL
ifornia still continues. The convention met on the
Goth of October, and passed resolutions designating
the southern territory The clipper ship "Chal-
lengen had arrived at San Francisco, but had been
beaten by the Flying Cloud which arrived 16 days
sooner. Business prospects in California were ia
vorable, and the mines more productive than ever.
California was generally tranquil.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05
Burglary.

The dwelling of Mrs. McGary, on the Sound, was
entered the night of Goth ult, and some forty or
fifty dollars in silver money. and considerable jewell
~ stolen. The supposed thief was caught on Mon
day night last, and lodged in JAIL and some of the
money was found concealed in his stocking The
ieWelry has not been recovered
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

ESHThe Steamship Prometheus arrived at N. Y. on
the LIST inst from Chagres and Havana. She brought
five hundred passengers and 100000 in gold On
the Goth ult., MIR. Thrasher still in prison. but
it was expected that he would be liberated that day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

An old Irish paper has the following remark
1.-The Americans and English educate their children
in the fear of God and the love of money"
We think that this might be put into a new Irish
paper and not be much of bull after all. Perhaps
it would be more true general thing if the fear
of poverty were substituted for that of God.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

Wanted by a Dutch gardener, a journeyman ccor-
er to head cabbage.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

misunderstanding afternoon the new and beau
tiful Flat Boat Gen. McRae, was launched from the
ship yard of j. Cassidey. Esq She is of the follow
lowing dimensions, viz 100 feet in length, II feet
beam, and feet depth of hold.
Commercial 81 inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

MA sort of American edition of the Worlds
Fair is to come off in New York during the en-
suing Summer for certain. The London CORES
pondent of the Boston Post says that hun 1red
pieces of Statuary have already been selected and
will be sent from Europe contributions, well as
all the most rare and beautiful articles exhibited in
London, together with such additional ones as may
be made ready by the time of the opening of the ex
hibition, A great place is New York. and great
people are the New Workers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

Enjoyment is more durable than pain. The one
is the immortal armament the other is the transient
clouds which darken it for the time-Er.
We don't know much about its being durable, but
it is certainly more en-durable
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

Ra~In glancing over the list of exhibitors at the
late Fair of the South Carolina Institute, held recent
" in Charleston. we were surprised at not finding
single one from North Carolina Why this was the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

sas@The number of Marshalls and assistants en-
ployed last year in taking the of the United
| States was s 444
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-12-05

Esg~We are pleased to learn that J. w. Forney
ESD editor of the Pennsylvania, has been elected
Clerk of the House of Representatives on the first
ballot
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~. APPtc<On u Ia, 1UU Dr01dDdy WcU 4 ORR
Havs now ready the fourth edition.
r IFE OF JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE
| IL BY Hugh A. Garland. Two volumes limo
Portraitsi ~ So
" Mr.. Garland has given us a daguerreo' o,
character more eccentric and variable than IRA.
nus itself, and wtha, two volumes of exceedingly
choice historical reading ''-l Republic.
The biography of Randolph has greater charms
than the most exciting fiction. Charleston .uer-
curry
A good life Of this remarkable man has long
been desired. Mr.. Garland has furnished AN cx-
tremeiy readable book; the two volumes not only
contain the history of his ife and analysis of his
character, but an interesting account Of the poll
ties and the public men of the day. ri Crescent
Since Kennedy's life of William Writ, we
have had no biography, certainly no American BIZ
ography, which viii at all compare in interest with
this work. Ii must be read by mullitudes with in
tense interest, "-I We,oark Daily advertiser
= Mr.. Garland has made good use of his mate
rial, and has given striking and accurate por-
trature OF the erratic and brilliant subject Of his
pen. I'll .Neso Orleans Delta
This book fills blank in the biographical no
tees OF distinguished Americans The two vol
umes gives US faithful account OF his whole ca
reer, an analysis of his celebrated speeches, &C."
Philadelphia Enquirer.
As biography, it is marked by directness
and unity of purpose, and by comprehensive
ana variety oil manner. - Boston Post.
IL Is one OF the most interesting American BIZ
ographies with which we are acquainted. ~ Eve
ming Post.
The work Is written in on easy and beautiful
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author is intimately acquainted with American
literature, and the great men who, at different
times, have played distinguished part in the
drama of the Republic. Ii forms valuable addi-
ton to our national history. Democratic Revisw
March 17-d.tw-w
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