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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
KossUtn and CLAW.

The Louisville Journal the leading Wing paper in
the Southwest, and the editor of which has always
been devoted admirer of Mr.. Clay, contradics the
telegraphc to the effect that Kossuth in his
Louisville speech had alluded disrespectfuly to Mr.
Clay. The Journal says there is no truth whatever
in it, but the contrary, that Kossuth's language
was respectful in the extreme. The Journal further
remarks, that nothing short of determination to do
kossuth injustice could have induced the Washing
ton Republic and other papers of that class, to prop
agate this SANDER of ignorant and irresponsible
telegrapher in opposition to the concurrent testmo
ny of all the Louisville papers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
Virginia Democratic Convention.

The following are the resolutions adopted by the
Virginia Democratic State Convention. 1t will be
seen that the two-thirds rule is recommended
l. That the relation between States and the Fed
era Government and the true rules for
the Constitutions correctly set forth in the resolutions
and report OF 1898 and 70 of the General Assembly of Vr
gnia and the doctrines therein expounde hereby adopt
ed and reafirmed.
That Congress has power appropriate directly or
indirectly the proceeds of the the public lands or to
grant directly or indirectly the public lands to the purposes
of internal Improvement.
That specific duties taxing as they do the low priced
necesares of the poor as heavily as the costly uxures
the rich unequal unjust and odious that duties
signed for protection foster branch Of industry
sh section of the country the expense others and
utterly inconsistent with justice, sound policy.
ocratc principles and that opposed increase
of the duties imports especially articles of general and
That the Federal Government ought adhere in its
foreign policy the maxms ncucated by the Father
country, and by the Father of Democracy:
5, That rcafrm the resolutions of the Baltimore Con-
condition of the country.
That recommend to the Democracy of the
Congressional Districts to send, each not than four
delegates to the Baltimore Convention.
That approve of the mode of voting heretofore pur
by the Virginia delegates in the Baltimore Conventions
and recommend that they continue the rae of casting the
whole vote of the State by majority of the districts.
That the vote of the State IN the Baltimore Convention
greatest strength in the Democratic party throughout the
Union and whose principles are known to conform most
| faith.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
| On motion of Mr.. Conway, it was
ResoLUed That it be recommended to the delegation
Virginia the National Convention, to vote for the two
thirds rule generally understood to be of the
rules the of the proceedings of said Conven
ion right in ITSELF and in with the usages
| the Democratic party.
| After the adoption of Dr. A. r. Smiths report or
the electoral ticket. and the passage ofcomplimenta
| ry resolutions to the officers the Convention ad
| journed sine die.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
Democratic Meeting In Baden.

meeting of the Democrats of Bladen county was
held at the Court House in Elizabethtown on Mon
day evening last. The right kind of Democratic
resolutions were passed A preference was express
ed for Buchanan and Strange for President and Vice
President and for Governor Reid for reelection to
the Office Of Governor Of North Carolina. Delegates
were appointed to the Wilmington and Raleigh Con
vcntions. The proceedings will be found in another
column
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

Nor So BAD-On Sunday morning, few weeks
ago. (writes correspondent" U,') while one of our
above Blocker Christians was cleaning the ice and
off the sidewalk. little newsboy made his ap.
pearance with the papers Sunday papers. sir Sun
day Times, Atlas, Mercury, Sunday Herald q
Our churehman. somewhat indignat, turned to the
boy, and said, Ny son, do you know what the Scrip
lures say about the wicked? 51
Yes, sir The wicked stand on slippery places.
Sunday papers, sir! Sunday papers,"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

FouND DRowNED.--The body of billiard Reid, a
free mulatto, who had been employed on board the
Railroad Company Steamer, was found yesterday
morning floating in the N. East River just above the
Companys wharyes. We learn that when last seen,
he was quite drunk and the probability is, that he
fell into the River and got drowned while in state
of iptoxication.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

S@g~A destructive fire occurred in Philadelphia
on the morning of the 28th instant, by which the
warehouses of Messrs. Lewis & Broker Steward &
Broker, Wyeth Rogers Co., and Gehon & Co.,
extensive importers of Lace and Fancy Goods were
destroyed Loss over q million Of dollars. Insured
in London and PHILADELPHIA
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

SHORT BILL.-The House of Representatives of
Massachusetts, Tuesday, passed the following
bill =" Aliens may take, hold transmit or convey
real estate"
Would that the speeches of Legislators were of
the same dimensions as this BILL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

"Observer,' Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Standard writing under date of March 25
says: - In N Carolina, there is much bitterness be-
tween the Douglas and Buchanan interests This
is certainly news to u.s. and will he, we presume t.
our readers-we know of no such bitterness Blu
chanan is the first choice of this section of the State
but we know that Douglas would receive cheerful
and hearty support should he be nominated
The CEMETERY.-We are pleased to see that oul
neighbor of the Herald has entered upon the grave
discussion and advocacy of Cemetery. We find ii
pretty hard work living and are half tired of it al
any rate: and really want to have some more com
Portable arrangement for dying. live would want
would be quiet--some place where we would not be
disturbed-nor little niggers, in after times, play
Skinny with our shin-bo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
Sale Of a Steam Mil.

We learn that the propFeors of the Cape Fear Steam
Saw Mill, on the opposite side of the River hive dis
posed of the entire establishment to Mr. o G. PAIRS
of this town. for the consideration Of s24 900
Hsrdld
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

BGy=A meeting of those favorable to the building
of Plank Road from Lumberton to the Cape Fear
River, will be held at Lumberton on the 10th of
April.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
Virginia and the North-Carouna Railroad.


We notice in the Richmond Dispatch of the 3Oth
ult. article on the & Danve Route il. which
article the belief is confidently expressed that North
Carolina will permit connection between the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad and our North Carolina
Central Road. 1t is remembered by all, presume,
that this North Carolina Railroad was in part, at
least gotten up as substitute for, and in order to
prevent the necessity for and consequently construc-
ton of, the Charlotte and Danville Railroad and it
is also remembered-or if it is not it will be,
when the taxes come along-that the State has gone
two millions of dollars into the work. Now since
the Charlotte and Danvile Road would have cost
the State nothing and the Central Road as counter
project, for State Objects will cost her two millions
it certainly shows a strong faith the part of the
Firginians in want of State pride and common
sense, for them confidently to anticipate waiver
part of all the supposed benefits for which we
have to pay so dearly and after having numbered
ourselves with heavy debt to apply its proceeds in
the furtherance of the very project to defeat which
it was incurred. Have any of our leading men been
tamperng with interests or are we to be sold
root and branch to neighbors, and we ourselves
pay the purchase money! There must be something
wrong, else the Virginia press would not be so con-
fdent about the matter and it behooves US to keep
both eyes and ears open, if we would, fact be
State, and not mere strip of land
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

Rail RoAD STocK.-Twenty shares of Wilmington
s. Raleigh r. r. stock sold at auction, Wednesday,
by NJ Cronly. auctionecr, at 500 % per share, at
ths
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
New York. March 81.

most destructive fire occurred last night about 2
O'Clock. commencing at the Southwestern of
Broadway and Dey streets, which buildings
sumed, together with Nos. 5, 7 and Dey ST. with
their contents The heaviest losers Merit & Bliss,
importers about 5000. 900, insured for sl4O, 900; Lot
liner Large, dealers in aces and ernbroidees, $780,,
600; Mott, Weaver & Richardson silk merchants,
,000 The stocks in all the stores unusually
large and fine, preparing for the spring trade.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

In account of the /" origin of various plants,'
which we find in the newspapers it is stated that
wild oats are found in Northern Africa" They
were probably sown by Anthony when Cleopatra
the belle of that region.
Hops come from Germany" That is true of the
waltz certainly but other kinds imported
from Spain and Switzerland.
cabbage grows wild in Sicily If this statement
be true, talors in that country afford to be hon
est
Rape seed is a native Of Naples 1t is great
pity, for the morals of mankind, that it should
have been naturazed elsewhere.
Potatoes come from Peru" We should suppose
So from the price which We have to pay for en-
q Far fetched and dear bought is an old saw
which has plenty of modern instances"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
The resolutions were unanimously adopted

WHIPPING Posi- TURNED INTO GATE PosTs.-The
Whipping Post at this place. has been taken down,
and the Posts used for Gate Poss.-HalJar Re2ubii-
can
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

e5-Parson BrownIow says that every Wing candi-
date for the Presidency, has especial friend in Con-
gress who can vouch for his orthodoxy all sub ects
likely TO come into the canvass and who is author
lied to give any pledge in his behalf suited to any lat
ude, North South, East West, for California or
Canada, Hungary France. Heaven or He'll. and
which is TO be as binding as if il came from his own
lps Especially is il understood that he is not to be
a candidate for reelection, or a second term.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

How folks differ We chew tobacco, the Hindo
takes lime, while the Patagonian finds contentment
in "a bite of guano." The children of this coun-
try delight in candy those of Africa in rock salt
A Frenchman goes his LENGTH on fried frogs
while an Esquimaux Indian thinks stewed candle
the climax Of daintes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

NEW YORK DRUNKENNESS To give an idea of the
great drunkenness in the city of New York, it is sta
ted that Justice Lothrop had no less than fty-seven
prisoners brought before him al the Tombs, on Sun
day week, charged with drunkenness and consequent
y disorderly conduct. movement was made day
or BEFORE in the Board of Assistants, 10 increase
the city police force which already numbers $50 men,
and cost last year S53O.OOO. The arrests last year
1sO,646, of which 14o,972 the result of
drinking
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

One million and quarter of gold, from Califor-
MIA, melted on the 18th inst. between the hours
of and o'clock in the melting department of the
Mint, in Philadelphia. This is the largest amount
ever melted in one day since the establishment Of
the Mint,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

gentleman having been Tilted by his lady love re-
venges himself by serenading her every night with
trombone = .-'J
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02

DEPoPULATIoN OF MAINE.-The New York Herald,
says, since the passage of the Liquor Blue Law down
in Maine, understand the depopulaon OF that State
is going very rapidly Every energetic business
man is trying 10 get out of ii and go 10 California, OF
anywhere.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-04-02
Letter from Judge Strange.

The following is the reply of the Hon. Robert
Strange to invitation from the Congressional Com
mitee to attend the celebration, in Washington city,
of Washington birth day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
VOL. xxx,
SrAUNTON SPECTAI I Gk
TERMS.

MT -Tse"sPECTATOR is published once a
,,,,s atT,,o Dollars year, if paid in Gdpance, or
.r,o Dollars and Fifty Cents If delayed beyond the
,ration ofthe year, No subscription 'ciH oereee'U
a for le SIS time than sir months, and s"oserpon
be discontinued but at the option Of '"e Edi'0r
t.a!n all arrearaSes are paid
o. Al communications TO ths Editors oy ma'''
mwst be post paid or they ,oil not be attended to-
mrADVERTTSElIENTS Of thirteen lines cor
e., inserted three times for one dollar, ana t'oe"ty
fp. cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger
Advertisements in lhe same proportion Ahoera' G's-
made to advertisers by the year, the aaosr''ser DC
ng confined to The particular line Of has o"S."esS-
yYhen The number oftimes advertisement as 10
Serted is rot marked on the copy IL 'oil be continued
IL forbid and charged accordingly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
THE GUYASCgTUS Is LOOSE.

A fellow calling himslf John Talby, ad-
vertised through the medium of hand bills,
that he would give an exhibition in Natural
Magic and Ventriloquism, at Masonic Hall,
on Friday evening last. He succeeded in
getting an audience of about twenty-five or
thirty persons. He was to perform "twen-
ty-ive different experiments in Natural Mag
ic." and was to introduce "numerous ven-
triloquial scenes" He was also, to exhibit
the only living specimen Of the MOMATER,
fowl with six legs, which was to ''dance
Fishers Horn pipe" He performed only
one experiment. however, and that was in
the following manner: After the audience
was comfortably seated, he retired behind
the scenes to dress for the performance,
where he remained so long that the patience
of those present became exhausted. An IN
vestigation was had, when it was discover
ed that the 'bird had flown" Qhe chicken }
and with it the wonderful Magician. There
being no actor to perform, nor no door-keep-
er to refund the money, the audience was
compelled to disperse minus show, and
the small change expended for 1t. 1t is said
the fellow was so wonderful ventriloquist
that he not only threw his voice to a great
distance. but himself also, and in as short
a space of time as the six legs Of his great
Momater could carry him. The Perform
ance was not repeated on Saturday evening"
Indianapolis Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
POETRY.
FOR THE spECTAToR.
"Teluti in speculum."


hus the universe cncoses the pictures oil the past
like an iudestructable aud iucoriuptibe record con-
tanning the purcst and cleares truth -lhe Stars ana
the Earth
But the brieht world or dreams Can science declare
How its pictures are traced on the brain;
Or come, in their beautiful colorhgS there,
To relieve the dark shadows oi pam:
Is il natures kind boon, thus investing repose'
With n magical world OF its own,
Where the senses are freed from their burthen oi woes
As the limbs cast their weariness down
We dream of the past; but how aged night
Should become thus, the lmner ofday,
And spread ON her canvass youths scenes OF delight
Is more than our vision can say.
Can we guess why tie rose-tree is never pereiti
In our minds of its Summer perfume;
And tho wasted by Winter, why still it has lett
A something that tells US OF bloom!
Or why thus, with Life though the mildew may light
On its path, and no yerdure DC seen;
II cannot so utterly all its fruits blight,
Asthat nothing recalls what has been!
But, no doubt you have read how the planets are se'
AS mirrors the firmament ronnu; :
Where all that has chanc'd, or is passing yet
Nav in some one, reflected be iound.
How the shores of old Ocean rcverbcratc still,
Every Shout they have heard since It's birth;
While Echo continues through mountain ana NIL,
The voices proceeding from earth.
And thus in the miniature world OF the brain,
May some system of optics be found,
Where events, thro' reflection, unatered tenain,
While Echoes perpctua,e sound.
But we all know that mirrors seem never so BRIGHT
As when on their surface are thrown
The rays that exhibit loved features at night,
CHANGING thence 10 enliycn our own.
So; perhaps, in The brain is mystical glass
Reserved, for us dreamcrs, apart,
Over which only such apparitions may pass
AS memory calls from the heart
And thus may reflections, thrb' long years ehaced
From the glass that is held up 10 Day;
Only cmanate now, from the pure mirror gracrd
BY Night with her brilliant array.
Where VIC see them, embodied, in all the rich glow
Early feeling around them has cast,
That the dreams of the present their icrvor may owe
To the long buried joys OF the past.
ELLESpALE, VA. W. b. b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

STATE BALL IN PARIS "A Paris eorres'
pondent of the New York Journal OF Com
merce, under date Of 26th ult., thus de-
scrbes the grand State ball OF Louis Napo-
leon at the Tuileries: -, :
We were at the gorgeous ball of the Pal
ace of the Tuileties.i on Saturday evening
hast the first since the Revolution OF l848.
Between five and six thousand invitations
were issued; between four and FIVE thou
sand persons present. The pressure OF the
throne was nearly !ihtolsrabls.. +: we went
at quarter past light, and experienced only
short delay in getting to the 'sestibule;
but those who set out later. were detained
for hours in the line ;of carriages that ex7
tended more than amile. Wishing to keep
the Sabbath holy, or unprofaned oy QUIZ
selves. we descended, at eleven O'Clock, TO
the basement story, in order to Withdraw
and thought ourselves lucky in beng ooi
liged to spend there only three quarters Oh
an hour. "a
President Louis entered little after ~
clock, with an imposing escort OF house
hold officers and diplomatic dignitaries.--:
His cousin, the Marchioness of Douglass,
had his arm; he looked ivan and careworn,
overworked but his frame is stout, and his
spirit as vigorous as it. is sedate., In the
Hall of the Marshalls, the tautetal was pla'
ced for him, on an estrade, precisely as tor
Louis Philippe, the last time we beheld the
monarch there with his complacent counte-
nance. The Marquis of Douglass wore tne
tartan Of his clan, fastened on one side with
diamond star :; his shirt collar was turned
back. No. gentleman inspired more respect
bv his whole exterior, tkan Mr.. Lawrence
Minister of the United States for London
Old King Jerome Bonaparte had The ap=
pearance of good health and good humor'-
Prince Lucien Murat was not The smallest
figure in the Presidents magic circle; Pr'n-
cess Matilda, daughter of Jerome corrus=
cation of diamonds, as usual-would be ada
mired any; where. As the President enter;
ed, the band struck up the air OF "DunoH,
the Young and Brave" The plllara
were hung with flags surmounted by golden
imperial eagles. No accident Is recorded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

LITTLE TnoRNs.-The thorhs on rose
or blackberry bush are very little things,
but they will tear your hands, and irritate
your flesh, the pain will be dreadful until
they are removed Nettles are so small that
you can hardly see them with the naked eye;
but if you touch them, they will torment
you. No matter how joyous and full of glee
you may be, one of the least of these thorns
is enough turn your joy into grief and your
laughter to crying. A nettle in your finger
is enough to spoil your pleasures, and bring
down your highest glee.
So the sweetest, the most clinging atfec-
ton is often shaken by the slightest breath
ofunkindness. An unkind word from a. be-
loved one is thorn to a sensitive mind,
that sends pang to the heart. A cross
look is thistle in the eye. A cold ex-
preston from a friend is nettle in the
finger. These little things alienate afec-
ion and spoil friendship. These are the
little foxes that spoil the vlne." The del
icate rings and tendrils of the vines, are ag:
itated by the faintest breeze of summer
The little foxes, running over the vines,
break off those tender cords that bind them
to the treilis, and leave them at The mercy
Of the winds.
If children and youth would be, happy,
they must pluck out the thclhsUf Ill tenn
per, the thistles of envy, and the nettles of
jealousy, and drive away all the little foxes
that walk rudely over and break the ten
dFils Of affection that cling around the heat.
~. Y. Obs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

Truth STRANGER THAN FIcTIoN.-A
poor country girl travelled from Gee Cross,
near Manchester, to London, during the
trouble of Charles l, to ask place as SER
want. Failing in this object of her ambition,
she engaged herself as what was called "a
tub-woman," to a brewer; that is, she car
ried out the beer from the brew-houses.-
Pleased with her healthy, handsome face,
the brewer raised her to the position of his
servant; then to that of his wife finally.
to that of a widow, with handsome dow
er, She engaged Mr.. Hyde, then celebrat-
ed us clever lawyer, to settle some puz-
zling money matters for her; and as his
own money matters happened TO be not on
ly puzzEng, but in a hopeless state, just
then, he proposed to the rich widow, and
married her. Mf. Hyde became Lord Chan
cellor, and Earl of Clarendon. The only
daughter of the marriage became wife of
James II; and mother of the Prncesses
Mary and Anne; and so the poor tub-wo-
man ended her life as Countess of Claren-
don, wife of the Lord Chancellor of Eng
land and mother to one and grandmother
to two Queens Of England.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

WHAT WE CALL DUTlEs.-Evcry man
ought to pay his debts-if he can. Every
man ought to help his neighbor-if he can
Every man and woman ought to get marfl-
ed-if they can. Every man should do his
work to suit his customers-lf he can. Ev-
cry man should please his wifc-if he can.
Every wife should please her husband-if
she can. Every wife should sometimes
hold her tongue-if she can. Every law
yer should sometimes tell the truth-if he
can. Every one should take newspaper
and PAY for IT-any how.-Erchange Pa-
per.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
John B. Watts,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Stannton, 'a'-Praeuse
n in the Courts Of Augusta, Rockingham and high
land, and will give strict attention 10 All
trusted TO him in his profession
STANTON Aug. 6, lS5l.-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25
A CARD.

DR. T. J. McGlLL offers his professional services
IL 10 the citizens OF Staunton and its vicinity oi'ce
for the present at his residenee lately occupied 0y
Mrs. Ueisken, opposite Mr.. Lyttleton WaddelPs'
Doc. "a, lS5l,-6m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION OF SNow.-In
New York the snow has been measured by
the foot. In Milwaukee there has been lit
tie or none,and in Michigan there has been
plenty, yet Michigan and Milwaukee are
separated only by lake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

g. A sign near Shrewsbury has the fol-
lowing classical inscription: "All parsons
found fighting or trespussing on tbis ground
will be executed with the utmost wigger of
the law"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-02-25

n3. LAIRD & co, are preparing and selling
~ pure Syrup of Sarsaparilla, which they ma
Ahe physicians prescribing in their practice
NJvomber 10, 1851.