Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1851-05-16
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
wILMISGTON. N. C.. FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1851.
south CorolIno-The Charleston Convention-Long.

don Cheves' Letter-SeccssIon,
As part of the history of the times, we have
thought proper to publish the address and resolu-
tions adopted Ivy the late State Rights Convention,
which assembled at Charleston and also, the letter
of LANGDoN CHEvEs, giving his views upon the ques-
ton of immediate secession and other subjects.
1t is proper to remark that this Convention pos
sessed official character: any authority in
fuence, apart from what it might derive from the
character and standing of its members, and the pre-
sumption that they might be supposed to express
public opinion thron ghout the State of South Carroll
ma. The example of the Nashville Convention,
which is now all but forgotten, might have shown
the total ineficiency if such assembages. To give
force to any course of action it have either the
direct sanction of law the undivided support of
the people Immediate secession is not contempla-
ted by the first minds of South Carolina. When we
place LANGDoN CHEvEs on one side, and BARNwELL
RHETT on the other the comparison is rather unfa-
vorahle to the advocate of hasty measures We be-
1ieve that there is no party in South Carolina, who
have any great affection for the Union but we know
there is influential party who doubt the prudence
of immediate and separate secession. Even the most
ultra secessonists do not contemplate action under
two years. The State Convention. authorized by
law, will not meet for nearly year and even then
its action will probably be postponed for the greater
part of another. In the mean time, Congress will
have assembled and upon the of that Con-
gress much will depend IF conne itself strictly
t. IFS legitimate duties and eschew further inter-
ference with the question of slavery then the whole
affair may blow over, at least for some time. But if
opposite course be pursued by Congress, differ
IL G., Il,
DINA will then act and not alone In the mean
time. in the language of Mr.. CHEvEs: "The South
must and will rouse from its slumbers and rely main
ly upon the democracy of the country"
THE HERALD-The first number ofthe :: W7lming-
ton HERALD" a new semi-weekly paper, under the
editorial mana cement of TALcoTT BURR, Jr., Esq,
made its appearance on Saturday last. Mr.. BURRs
Introductory is conceived in good taste, and is char
acterized by the proper spirit We differ in poiti-
cal opinion from the Herald, but that difference does
not prevent wishing it long career of usefulness
to the public, and profit to the proprietor.
Our CorEMpoRARIEs-Tbe Goldsboro Patriot and
Republican have been united under the of the
:. Republican and Patriot" published and edited by
our friends ROBINSON and GUL1cK, who essential
" strong team. They are clever fellows, sound
good. Combined, they will be irresistible.
Heg~The Raleigh Register says it does not respect
the Wilmington Journal. Cruel Register Unhap-
py Journal By the way, that is nice little squab-
bic with the North State Whig-eh?
ngg~We have seen some of the new three cent
coins They are very pretty, but seem rather too
small for the money. They have slight but deci-
ded shade of "copper" and very little half the
weight of a half dime
Tremble We contribution boxes Your loss will
be incalculable.
STEAMERS FOR EURoPE.--The steamship Pacific
sailed from New York for Liverpool on Saturday,
the 10th inst, with 238 passengers, and $4,000 in
gold. On the day, the steamship Lofay-
cite, sailed from Philadelphia for Liverpool with 81
passengers, and heavy cargo.
We learn from the Herald' of Saturday, that
Messrs S. P. Policy and John Baker of this place
leave, and we presume did leave New York in the
steamer Pacific for the Worlds Fair
Bss~J josiah JOHNSON, Esq. of Clinton, Sampson
county. has been appointed by the Governor of New
York, Commissioner for that State to take acknowl
edgments of deeds, &c, in North Carolina.
Mr.. JOHNSON has also been remored by the Post
master General from the Office of Postmaster at Gin
ton doubtless because he is Democrat it certainly
could not be account of any fault found with hi
conduct Postmaster. We learn that this renora
has heen made for considerable time, and we
we never heard word of it until the week Of Samp
son Court, when the Associate Editor of this pape
visited Clinton When we last heard of Mr. Mon
RIsEY, the Wing Postmaster, previous to his APP
pointment he citizen of Duplin county. TIL
whole affair is mystery to US, but there is goo
time coming, we hope.
COMMISSIONERS OF NAv1GAT1os.-A meeting of tn
Commissioners of Navigation, was held 1T their of
fee, on the 18th inst. when the following officer
were elected for the present year:
Harbor Master-JoHN s. JAMES.
Clerk Of the Board-W. ]. LOVE, Sr.
Port Wardens-C. D. ELLIS, GILBERT POTTER, ant
G. w. DAVIS.
Port PhySician-Dr ]. L. MEAREs
Fumigotors-J. HALL, and G. w REEVES
CUMBERLAND SUPERIOR CoURT-We learn from
the Carolnian that the negro DAMON and his wifi
tried at Fayetteville the 7th instant, for tn
murder of TLGHMAN Hunt, the negro trader. Oh
the morning of the 9Th instant the jury returned
verdict of guilty against DAMON and cleared the We
man. DAMON was sentenced to be hung the Ct
day of June next. Messrs DoBBIN and SHEpHER
for the defendant. Mr.. Solicitor STRANGE for tn
State.
REJEcTED.-The question of the formation of
new county to be called Hooper, to be made out @
parts of Richmond, Robson, and, we think, Cumber