Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-18
Ram-Rnttlnr Ahk,n.

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Rani-Bnttlng Adkins.
We read story the other day of a Scotch minis
ter who had an iron pot given to him by one of his
flock and taking It home, finally got It down over
his ears, and couldn't gel it off until the village
blacksmith broke it with his hammer
This reminds us of an exploit we used to hear of
when boy OF a young fellow named Adkins, who
practiced buttng with ram Crooked horns was
brought up about the house, and Adkins had har-
dened his head upon him while he was SMALL and
for long time was oyer-match for the little fell
low and could worst him at butting. But young
rams are not going to stay small always-they come
after while to prodigous hardness in the head and
strength in the neck, which not being natural to
two-legged rams, gave him a vast advantage over
ADKINS, whose fondness for the sport began to de-
cline as that of the fouregged champion increased.
He began TO think he should have to avoid the en-
counter, unless his wit could supply the place of
strength and hardness, and own up beat-and that
he didn't like at all.
One day, the ram had butted him amazing hard,
and it male him mighty mad. So he went into the
house, and patlng his mammy's dinner-pot partly
on his head. went out to butt with the sam. Crook
ed-horns WIS as ready ever he knew it Adj
kius and when he came at him on all tours
al, he let drive full tilt at the pot. which he knocked
clean over his ears to his shoulders The victory
was full and complete for Adkins was down. and
couldn't help himself-the light of day was excluded
he couldn't see the ram, ho still kept coming at
him all sides-until he finally had to bawl ont
Justify, and crawl and scramble to the house. until
he alarmed and brought out the old woman.
She drove of the ram and took Adkins into the
house. but off the pot wouldn't: finally it had
to be broken before Adkins was relieved. To her
dying day she lamented the loss of that pot and
long Adkins lived in this part of the world, he
bore the title of Ram bmiing ADKINS.
| Mr. DoBB1N's SpEEcH-We sec ii stated in some
of the papers, that Mr. McRae ofNorth Carolina. in
giving the vote of that State, delivered speech in
behalf of Gen. Pierce. This is error. 1t was the
Hon. J, c. Dobbin of Fayetteville. who announced
the vote of n. Carolina and at the time spoke
! in favor Of Gen. Piercc's nomination. This speech
of Mr.. Dobbin's decidedly the best speech made
in the Convention. 1t was made at critical mo.
men it was exactly to the purpose: it was eloquent
and stirring. In opinion, it contributed more
to the nomination of Gen Pierce, than all other
ses combined. 1t excited enthusiasm for him
which spread like fire throug hout the Southern del
egations .-Petersb"rg Democrat.
Gen. Franklin Pierce and Religious Federation.
correspondent of the Washington Republic. Lav-
ing stated that Gen Franklin Pierre had voted 10 re-
tain the provision in the Constitution of New Hamp-
shire which excluded Catholics from holding seals in
The Legislature and Offices of profit in that State that
paper of yesterday makes the amendc honorable in The
following paragraph -
The allegation that the of Mr.. Pierce, in the
late New Hampshire Convention. is open 10 any just
exception on the ground of his manifesting any reli
gous intolerance, is utterly unfounded. We have
fered the proceedings of the Convention, and find
nothing that indicates any other sentiment than one
entirely in harmony with religious freedom. Mr.
Pierce opposed to the recognition of any political
differences among the various sects of Christians; and
we shall be much surprised TO learn that he has, at
any time, in the Convention out of it, exhibited any
bgOtry or intolerance on points OF faith or con.
science.
The Union, of yesterday. in referring 10 the same
INN pIln1 -o4fo llyH IF #
We hope soon to lay before readers the pointed
and vigorous speech which Gen. Pierce left tie cai
of the Constitutional Contention Of N. HampSk ire Il
deirer against the disability clause in question, which
on his appeal, and in conformity TO the universal Dem
ocralic sentiment of the Stale and of The country, was
excluded from the Constitution which the Con
vention submitted to the people
Pierce to Claiborne.
Six months ago, Colonel Claiborne, Editor of thu
Louisiana Courier suggested the of Gen. Pierc
in connection with the Presidency, as one which
would be we'll received by the Democracy of the ma
} ton. In acknowledgment. he received from Gen
Pierce the following letter
CoNcoRD, N. H., May II, 1852.
My Dear Sir had seen the generous and com
plmentary remarks iginally published in the Nev
Orleans Courier, and copied into several papers i
this State. early. think February, but it wa
not until received the Courier under the frank
Senator McRae about the Goth March, that ha
the first ntimaton of the friend to whom was in
debted. | wrote Immediately to Col. McRae to
your address, (not knowing that you were residin
= in New Oreans.) but he having left Washington
n my letter followed him to Mississippi, and it was nc
y until yesterday that received an answer. The de
icae and fattering tribute from that influential p;
o per highly gratifying Notwithstanding m~re
:. fusal to be a candida!e:) and doubly so when | a
= certaned its source.
h With the exception Of the year l was in the arm.
i have been wholly devoted to my profession, mins
% ling but little in politics, unless aehen the octiuy
reckiesness ofhe dangerous element Of abolitions
: has demanded the best erert,ons Of all true
h 1t is truly gratifying to learn, as do from Co
!; McRae, that the democracy of Mississippi will
!. Thoroughly united in approaching national cal
vass and from the Courier perc i've that the san
m desirable harmony will prevail in Louisiana.
S. Do you know Major (formerly lieutenant) Bea
=: regard of the Engineer Corps? His fathers res
IL dence is New Orleans, and he there wht
10 last heard from him. If you do not wish you
make his acquaintance.
He is man of rare attainments, and like MAJ
r Lousianans whom have met in the army and els
in where, he combines the best qualities of gent
I'd man and soldier
L. Pray write me all that concerns YOURSELF and cor
rs in the and visit our mountains farm nous
a. and battle fields. FRANK. PIERC
MS Col J. F. Fl. CLAIBORNE.
Gov. Reid's Appointments.
The Democratic candidate for Governor will a