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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
Congress.

The chief topic in the Senate has been a resolu-
ton authorizing the President to open correspon-
dence with the British Government to effect the re-
lease of Smith O'Bren and the other exiled Irish
patriots; this will most probably pass. The Irish
vote is very strong. Foote'S foolish resolution de-
claring the compromise acts to be defnitive set
Element of the Slavery question also helps to disturb
the Senatorial body. 1t will be got rid of in
some way.
In the House the bill making appropriation for
the payment of the last instalment of the Mexican
Indemnity has been passed, All amendments regu-
lating the mode of payment having been negatived.
The matter of the Census printing is still before
the House. The " lowest bidder system has turned
out so badly, and the public printing done in that
way has been miseraby executed that it seems to
be generally conceded, that some other plan should
be adopted in this 1t is proposed to give the
job to the " Union" establishment, and as that paper
is the organ of one of the political parties. the vote
and discussion the resolution to that effect has
become purely partizan. We presume the Union
will get it though
The Kossuth excitement in Congress has pretty
much died away for the present
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
DIR. TOgno.

We regret to learn that esteemed friend Dr. Tog-
met with severe injury at the hands of a negro in
his employ at Diccoteaux, yesterday morning. 1t
reprimanded, became insolent whereupon the Doctor
struck him slightly. when the negro turned and with
a hoe implement, gave the Doctor blow the
forehead and another the back part of the head
he Doctor finally succeeded in grasping the fellow
by his arms and wrestling the hoe from him. when
with the aid of an assistant "a white person. he
secured, and is in Jail. The negro is owned in
Fayetteville, we believe.
The Doctors injuries are severe, but trust not
serious as at first supposed. He has the sym
patby of the public in his misfortune.
Horald ri eff
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s W. find IN thn Ne.r-
an@ " a =, .u ms, NIX Journal Of Commerce the
that kind which pomponsly lxra1ss ;,aaIf Not
subscriptions lists, hut OF that pier nT 'e.1 on public
good by stealth from sympathetic ""1 does
nal says e' ne Jour-
The letter of which the annexed is "a.
three dollars for the family of Captain L!5 enclosed
which we handed over 10 him. though we p'fkovIlz,
is nou more needy than the benevolent donEE' he
would have returned the money 10 her had We K. we
her address. Such warm hearted sympathy tOwarWHh
stranger is honorable TO our naiure.
BALTIMORE, January 2lst, 1859
To the Editor Of the Netg York Journal Of Commc~a
DEAR SIR Enclosed you will find the small sum e
three dollars, which wish you to give The poor lady
whom YOU spoke Of N our Sun of the GOTH as being
the wife of Polish officer, who occupies a small
room in the garnet of a small house in your city, and
who has four children. ] sympalhiZe so much for her
and her little children, il my thought all the night
now send you three dollars half of what have but
still have everything comfortable around me, and
have friends that will not see want So if the H.
tie will be Of any service 10 that poor woman and
her dear little children. she is heartily welcome 10 it,
and much again if | had it Mas. T. c.
MARRIED LIFE.-An editor out West, who has been
married about couple OF years, thus let's olf:-Tears
punches in the rbs-got up every five minutes in
the night-huntcd out Of bed in the morning-dark,
cloudy, dreary-go 10 market tunips, potatoes
WheW
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
An Eccentric Su;cidc.

The following paragraph appears in the French pa
pers On well dressed body, discovered this morn
ing, hanging from tree the road from Versailles
TO Sceaux, the following letter was found-ss Those
who shall discover my body swaying Itself the i'm
pulse of the winds, as did those formerly suspended
10 the gbbe al Montfaucon, will, no doubt, feel ter
ror struck or moved with pity. Behold, they will
excaim, another victim of wretcheiness or grief
They will be mistaken I have always been perfect
ly happy. feel that with old age will infrmi-
lies, and it is 10 avoid the slightest pain, the most pet
ty annoyance that l have determined put end
TO my life. This may appear absurd, but am of
opinion that when one has lived comfortable for
than sixty years ought 20 have had enough of life.
am alone in the world. ] was not an inhabtant of
Paris: therefore think it will be impossible to know
who am. Besides, have taken every precauton
for nsuring this; and if the last wish of a dying
commands any respect, entreat that inquiries may
be made the subjec, | left my home after selling
everything, and giving out that | was starting for
foreign country. My property is all realized, and
the bank notes which ii has produced, will have yes
erlay reached the hands of honest father of fam
lily, whom it will render happy. have managed
that he should he ignorant of their source. Having
no further business in this world, am going. Good
bye (Signed, Am Orignal.'
An editor in Vermont having received two gold dol
lars, in advance, in pay for his paper, says that he
allows his child 10 play with other children usual"
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A Lazy Article.

All of us hurry too fast through this world
It is lust about as we'll to take it easy, since the
total is the same in the end. All must die, and the
great majority get buried. We were struck more
forcby by this in glancing over letter of Bayard
Taylor's written to the New York Tribune from
Egypt voyage up the Nile between palms and
Aeacas under the balmy sky and hazy atmosphere
of the Delta the monotonous song of the Egyptian
sailors the absence of excitement, the quetude of
nature, with just sufficient novelty to prevent ennu
and too little of boldness to startle the mind or
awake it abruptly from its pleasing somnolence all
these form scene, for the realization of which
nv of us have sighed when worn down by the strug-
giles of busy world or sick Of the constant rivaries
and competitions which make up the life of the sh-
maete of civilization where every mans hand is
fguratvely if not actually against his neighbor.
To the American or Western European the emo
tionless life of the Turk might little less than
a vacuty but it may fairly be questioned whether
the constant changes turmoil and uncertainty of a
super-refned civilization is at all preferable in its eff
fects upon human happiness. God is great" says
the devout Moslem, and with this pleasing eonsola-
ton he submits his neck to the bowstring in quiet
and gentlemanly manner without making any indie
cent fuss No presidential elections disturb his tran
guilty the rise fall of stocks trouble him not
and he is seldom henpecked AS for his multitudin-
domestic establishment, that is matter of fash
ion and opinion. He owns most of his wives, and
therefore it is matter of private with which
the rest of mankind have nothing to do.
Some English literary character, we forget the
name placed his summum bonum in lounging on a
sofa and reading novels. As this is about the
est to doing nothing without actually being so, it is
perhaps as easy let-down to tired sick man as
may be. We tried it yesterday afternoon and can
recommend it. Mayne Reds novel of the Scalr
Hunters read clean through, raw-heads bloody
bones and all, without any stopping to reflect upor
the moral or any hurrying on to get at the plot
The big indian u and the trapper with ears and
the pretty girls and the devoted lovers and all tina
sort of thing came and went easy as lying, unit
finally we dropped asleep and dreamed that we to-
were " big INDIAN and were mounted on blacl
horse with a switch tail and bad temper, which
said ugly brute contriyed to throw us over his heaC
and we found ourselves-lying the fat of oul
back on the floor where we had fallen, the tumble
having walked US up with bad cold and not feeling
:: big Indian u q bit.
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Mr., Webster to Mr.. Riues.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
1
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,


Washington, January II, 1852.
SIR Your dispatches have been fully received up
to the Oath of last month. The movement made by
the President of the republic of France on the I'd
ulmo created surprise here as we'll as with you, not
only by the bodness and extent of its purposes but
also by the secrecy with which preparation for had
been made the suddenness of its execution, and the
success which appeared to have attended it.
1t quite natural that you should be in no haste
to appear at the public receptions of the President
after the overthrow of the written republican const
tuition of France. You sympathize in this respect,
with the great body of your countrymen. If that
overthrow had become necessary, its necessity is
deeply to be depored because however imperfect its
structure it was the only great republican govern
ment existing in Europe, and all Americans wished
it success. We feel as if the catastrophe which has
beallcn it may weaken the faith of mankind in the
permanency and solidity of popular Institutions
Nevertheless, although government is now
the only republic ranking among nations of the first
class, cling to its principles with increased afec-
ton Long experience has convinced of the prac-
ticabty to do good, and its power to maintain ber-
ty and order. We know that it has conferred the
greatest blessings the country and raised her to
eminence and distinction among the nations and if
we destined to stand the only great republican
nation so we shall still stand.
Before this reaches you the election will be over
and it, is probable, decided majority of the peo-
pie should be found to support the President, the
course of duty for you will become plain. From
President Washngtons time down to the present
day it has been principle always acknowledged by
the United States that every nation possesses right
to govern itself according to its own will, to change
its institutions at discretion and to transact its bust
ness through whatever agents it may think proper te
employ This cardinal point in our policy has been
strongly illustrated by recognising the many forms
of political power which have been successfully
adopted in France in the series of revolutions witt
which that country has been visited Throughout
all these changes the of the United States
has conducted itself in strict conformity to the org
nal principles adopted by Washington, and made
known to our diplomatic agents abroad, and to the
nations of the world, by Mr. Jefersons letter tt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
s. The Live Giraffe

Is the somewhat eccentric name of new paper
just started at Raleigh, N. c., and of which the first
number is before us; W. Whitaker, Editor and Pro-
prietor. The Giraffe is to be devoted, we presume,
to fun, frolic, and things in general We wish the
publisher success in his bold undertaking. A pro-
fessedIy funny paper is the most difficult of any to
sustain and if Mr. Whitaker succeeds in establish
ing his upon permanent basis, he will have achiev-
ed triumph. Terms 50 per year.
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From the Dublin University Magazine.


Far out mt seattle was high.
While veered the wind and Mapped the sail,
Wesaw a snow-white butterfly
Dancing before the itful gale,
Far out at sea.
The little stranger who had lost
His way, of danger nothing knew,
Settled awhile upon the mast,
Then fluttered Ger the waters blue,
Far out at sea.
Above there cleaned the boundless sky
Beneath the boundIess ocean sheen;
Between them danced the butterfly,
The spirit life in this vast scene,
Far out at sea.
Away he sped with shimmering glee!
Dim, indistinct now seen-now gone;
Night comes with wind and rain, and he
No more will dance before the morn,
Far out at sea.
He dies like his mates I've seen,
Perhaps not sooner, nor worse crossed;
And he hath felt, and known and seen
larger life and hope-though lost,
Far out at sea.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
Congress.

WASHINGTON, JAN. 2S.-IN SENATE.-Nothing of
interest transpired in this body to-day The French
Spoiaton Bill made the order of the day for the
third Monday in February next.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- vEs.-In the House the de.
bate on the manner of paying the Mexican indemnity
was continued Several propositions were rejected
one of which that it be paid in the mode mast ac
ceptable 10 Mexico
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

Hsg~It is now pretty well agreed that the Wing
National Convention will be held after that of the
Democrats and they will thus have chance of
gaining any advantage which may be hoped for from
the mere choice of men; and our Gubernatorial
candidate is already known, the Democratic party
can have nothing to do with mere personal consider
atons in their subsequent action. This as it should
be. Let our nomination for the Presidency be made
upon broad national grounds and principles and we
must succeed. We cannot help it. The Wings may
our hand just long they please if that will
help them. The people must do so, or it would be
no triumph and triumph we are bound to have.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

Here is before and-after marriage anecdote that
commend to the attention of all those who are
dissatisfied with their lives of " single blessedness.
Dearest Ellen, do you love me O. asked DR.. Bees
wax of the pretty little Miss Willow few weeks
before marriage
AYE, better than life, better than home-you
are my very soul, parted from you should wither
and decay, like the flowers in autumn"
Said the doctor in reply, & swear you are to me
an angel none so peerless as you. May my tongue
cleave to the roof of my mouth, if it Grossly
speaks to you"
After the doctor had been married six months the
following confab might have been heard between
him and Mrs Beeswax:
Ellen, why don't you get up9 You are decided
ly the LATEST woman ever There's not starch
enough in my dickey, and it's no use talking to
you. I don't believe you'd wash your face if it
wasn't for shame's sake"
There you go again, you cruel brute always
flying at me. lead the life Of dog, and will 60
home to MOTHER
go and god radiance to bad rubbish"
'Don't talk so to me, sir | won't stand it. take
that!' and Mrs. Beeswax, jumping out of bed,
caught up cricket to throw at the old gentleman's
head. The doctor ran down stairs at 2:40 pace.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

Gouverneur Morris, of the 18th March, 1898; and
if the French people have now substantially made
another change, we have no choice but to acknowl-
edge that also; and the diplomatic representative
of your country in France you will act as your pre-
decessors have acted. and conform to what appears
to be settled national authority And while we deep
~ regret the overthrow of popular institutions yet
our ancient ally has still our good wishes for her
prosperity and happiness, and we are bound toleave
her TO the choice of for the promotion of those
ends.
l am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
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RlenniaI.

Regular as the time comes round the Newbernian,
somebody in that paper, dominates Hon. William
H. Washington as the Wing candidate for Governor
and he as regularly declines There is nothing
strange and certainly nothing wrong in the matter,
but its stated and inevitable have become
somewhat amusing. 1t has got to be looked upon as
Il" inevitable" Mr.. Washington presume would
we'll as almost any other Wing.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

The Ice in the North RIver-Th1 Hing Scene.
The New York Journal of Commerce Of Tuesday
evening says:
The severe weather of the last few days has filled
our rivers and BARRIERS with ice, to such extent
greatly to impede navigation, and at some stages of
the tide to interrupt even steam communication
Early this morning, hundreds of people crossed the
East river, between this city and Brooklyn, the
ice. When the tide turned the ice gradually gave
way, and several persons, including two women,
foated down the stream upon it, until taken off by
small boats. Their situation the ice parted, was
frightful in the extreme.
Others were carried down the river to the Bay -
Three of these rescued from their perilous sit
uation by Chas. Thomas custom house boatman,
and Jas Murphy, one of our news boatmen, who ven
tured to their assistance in small boat, at the risk
of their lives Several others (boys) were rescued
by the Whitehall boatmen. We understand that
some in ured, but ascertain particulars.
During the siege, the steam ferry boats were of
course unable to run.
The Commercial Advertiser says:
At the Fulton ferry, there was a complete ice
bridge, upon which thousands crossed without far
ther Inconvenience than cold walk This was
commenced at about daylight, few making the
pertinent first, and the numbers gradually augment
ing until there was continuous column extending
from shore.
As seen from an elevated position, the river pre-
sented an animated and beautiful spectacle AS far
the sight could EXTEND the water entirely hid
from view oy Its ICY covering sparkling and SHINING
in the rays of the morning sun. In all directions
little knots of the adventurous few, struggling
along, and picking their way the exception being at
the Fulton ferry: where an animated line extended
from shore to the other. including ladies not
few 1t is estimated that fifteen thousand persons
crossed there during the morning
! The breaking up of the ice in the middle of the
river was rather suddenly. We saw one large field
float off, with three or four persons on it, but they
all taken off by boat from Governors Island
We conyersed with gentleman this morning, who
had lived in Brooklyn nearly fifty years. So far az
difficulty heretofore in the navigation of the Eas
River. Large cakes of ice have been frequently
wedged between the Shores so that there was cross
ing on foot, but this was for short time only
Three hours has generally been the extent of thu
detention, but he has never known the river to b.
entirely frozen across, as at present.
There were rumors that some lives were lost, blu
this was not positively ascertained
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
The Model Statesman.

A powerful writer for one of our Sunday journals
thus depictures the qualities and elements Of states
manship necessary to meet the demands of the pro-
gressive spirit of the times in which we live. Try
our public men by the standard here established and
how many would fall lamentably short of the mark
The age demands statesmen who can feel
and practice fraternity, not only among nations but
among the people themselves Better be born to
the fe!on, than your brows garlands studded
with precious stones dipped in the hearts blood of a
plundered people. Men chosen for the cares of 60
yernment must dedicate their lives to the people, to
humanity to honesty, to labor, to universal rights.
In public station, no man has a right to garner
for himself The moment he accepts public agen-
cy he is the publics slave. No thought of himself
must cross his mind. His country, the people, the
human family must engross al his soul all his days,
all his nights, all the heavngs and throbbings of his
heart
If public abuses exist, he must labor to reform
them If contracts of government are fraudulent he
must detect the villains and bring them to punish
ment-not pander to and patronize foul doings on
the public treasure. because committed by scrip
swindlers cotton dukes"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06
Oregon Farming.

"SoME TArURs."-A correspondent OF the Oregon
Spectator writing from Pugets Sound. gives account
of yield of potatoes which exhibits fecundty tru-
ly astonishing. The crop was raised by Uncle Sans
troops, stationed at the post of Steilacoom From
space of twelve acres nearly 5000 bushels have been
gathered.
On one stalk one hundred and fifty good sized
potatoes were counted.
A white ash is the sign of a good cigar-as fail
memory of good life
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

washington. JAN. 2S.-Messrs. Johnston and Dan
el exchanged shots, without effect, this morning, at
about 10 o'clock few miles North of this city, on
the grounds of F. P. Blair. Esq After the first fire Mr.
Gentry nerfered, when the difficulty was amicably
adjusted by the friends of the parties.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

MANCHESTER RAILRoAD.-No business was trans
acted at the annual meeting of the stockholders on
Wednesday last ON account of majority of the
stock not being represented.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

HUMBUG.--The National Union Convention to be
held sometime in June next, in the City of Washing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

Loss of the Steamer De Witt Clinton.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 81.
The steamer De Witt Clinton. from New Orleans,
bound TO Pittsburg, snagged near this city, and
sunk Immediately. Ninety-fve lives were lost. The
boat was insured
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BY THE YOUNG 'UN.

BILL THE FRENCH PLAY.-Theatre Francois Ely
see Sole manager. NJ: Louis Napoleon Bonapar,e.-
Every day, until farther coup deat, will be present.
lie Freedom in Fetters :" Principle characters by
NM Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Rother, Turgot ST.
Arnaud, Ducos. etc, and Mile Fortune together with
large corps of supernumeraries In addition whom,
The performances will be supported by the entire
strength of the French Army To give every facili-
ty for criticism and The exercise of unbiased opinions
the free list, without the exception of the press.
trely suspended!!!
In preparation, and will be duly anounced levi-
val OF the grand serocomic comc-melo-dramac spec
tacle. The Empire Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
No money returned
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RE MOVAL.

Removed to Mulberry Street, between Front and
North Water Streets.
TINE subscriber continues to keep hand large NO
and general assortment of CARRIAGES of %SsSSsSs9
his manufacture, which he offers for sale the
reasonable terms which be found RockRays.
i'arouchcs, Du"hams Buggies, Wagons, Gigs, Sui
keys, &c. Also, Harness of all kinds
Purchasers will find it to their interest to call and exam
inc before purchasing elsewhere determined
be undersold
N B. Repairing done at short notice, and in the neat
est and best ISAAC WELLS.
Wilmington, n. c., July 4, 1851 43-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

F1RE-We are sorry 10 learn that the steam saw
mill of Edward Lewis, Esq. at Lumberton, de-
stroyed by fire few days ago. The loss is probably
$4,000 TO S60oo 1t is supposed to have been fired by
an incendiary -FauelteriHe Observer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-02-06

I UMBER and Timber. Always on hand, alarge guam
IL tty of River Sawed Wide Boards Flooring and Scant
ling For sale by MILES COST1N,
Feb. 81, 1851 London's wharf.
TOBACCO, TOBACCO Something extra for the retail
l. trade, at the sign of the Turk D. L. BURBANK
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Kldnappers arrestesl in Weldon, N. c.

On the 9Th inst two men, bearing the names of
Banks and Beach, left Portsmouth, Va and arrived at
Weldon, where they remained until the succeeding al
ternoon, when Geographic dispatch was received
there, stating that said men had Kidnapped two small
negro girls from Portsmouth, and requested their
The girls found in their possession and the Sher
itf of Halifax county being present. ARRESTED them,
ana committed the whole party to the Jail of said coun-