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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12

Rag~We understand that the two men who pre-
tended to lecture here last Tuesday night, on Psy-
chology, and to play the violin, left without paying
any of their bills. They stopped for some five days
at private boarding house, kept by widow lady
and did not settle with her. Other things which we
forbear to mention, are laid to their charge. Tie
names on the handbill were DIR. Parks, and Marquis
La Fayette No doubt they are arrant humbugs,
and should be passed round. They can neither lee
ture, perform, nor pay their bills
Gg~With its accustomed ignorance of the move
ments of the Democracy in North Carolina, the
Washington Union puts this State down among those
in which delegates to the National Convention are
about to be elected e by convention, and not 'by
Districts" The Union will have to open its eyes a
little if it again undertakes to speak about matters
and things in this part of the world 1t is now gen.
orally conceded that delegates are to be chosen
by districts and not by the State convention.
BSs~The steamship America arrived at Halifax on
the 4th with Liverpool dates to the 2ls5. The En-
gish ministry had resigned, having been defeated
upon the Militia Bill Lord Palmerston proposed an
amendment upon which the ministers Joined issue,
and were defeated by vote of 136 to l25. Lord
John Russell Immediately resigned. Various ru-
mors afoat as to his successor A coalition was
expected between Sir James Graham and Lord Pal
merston. 1t is said in the House that the Queen
will not appoint Palmerston, but that the Earl of
Derby will at once accept. Derby is high Tory of
the protectonist school, and the Times says cannot
hold Office three weeks.
Formidable anti-rent combinations exist in Ireland,
and many of the landholders are so much alarmed
that thew do not attemnt the collection of rent
France is quiet. 1t is feared by the Government
that General Cavaignac will be elected to represent
several districts. The President is about to form a
special body guard. There is no news of interest
from Germany.
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Card.

We the undersigned, passengers board the
Mail Steamer C. Vanderbilt, having been exposed
during the night of March Sd, to very heavy wealth.
err desire to express confidence the ability of
the Captain, ]. w. STERETT, as an officer and nav
gator and also in the efficiency of the Engineer
and his ASSISTANTS and while we admire the sea
qualities of the Steamer, would heartily recon-
mend an improvement in the engine, in which we
have not that confidence travelling community
could wish.
JOHN c. Watrons w. R. MILAN; S. B. P. Higgins,
New York G. NJ Thompson, NJ C. Preston, Jr.;
n B. Gibbs, Boston NJ. C. Hurlburt, Boston ia
cob Hillbern, Sam'l S. Johnson, Theodore Sandback
c. B. Dallam, John George Reynolds, Jr., Samuel K,
Cox, Jesse B. Dow; H. B. Hyde, New York C. S.
Rutter, A. S. Martin, NJ. H. Bean; Henry Hirsch,
Newman, Ga; ]. w. Sullivan, Boston c. Van Allen
Anderson New York; Thee. Lee, Va; Daniel
Evans Philadelphia; Chas. Berghof, B. May, John
Hughes, L. A. circuit; James Hunter, Mass; J. N.
Owen, Ala; J. Noble Penn; and 26 others.
On board, March 4th, 1852
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12

At New Orleans man who had but recently com.
menced business found his creditors rather too promn,
in urging the payment of their lille bills. "What IS
the matter" he at length asked. do you fear mes
:: Yes,'' was the hesi,ating reply of modest dun
I" Fear me y he exclaimed " on what grounds Has
any said am not honest!' mo, no." replied
the other; =" but -" But what sir :" "Why, 10 he
candid with you, we have confidence in your bust
ness capacity, seeing you do not advertise p The
man Immediately made annual contracts with three pa.
pers, and is now in excellent credit. and prospecting
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12

employed by artful and ambitious demagogues to Sc
cure their own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. genuine liberty soon
expired It is true that the forms of the republic
continued for many years, but the animating and in
spiring soul had fed forever. entertain no serious
apprehensions that we shall reach this punt,
yet we may still profit by their example
With sentiments of the highest respect, remain
YOUR friend and fellow-citizen.
~ - .sr JAMES BUCHANAN. 3
John Nelson, William F. Giles, John O. Wharton,
John Morris, Carroll Spence, William P. Pouder,
and John a. Bowen, esqs., and others.
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From, the Baltimore. County Jacksonian, Feb %.

From the Baltimore County Jacksonian, Feb. %.
Correspondence with the Hon. James Buchanan.
We call especial attention to the following candid
and interesting letter of Mr. Buchanan in reply to
that addressed him by of his friends in Balti
more: -s-. #.e.-~s a4ef
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10, 1852.
SIR Learning that you will pass through our
CITY on your way home from the seat of government
we feel DESTROYS of rendering to you some evidence
of our earnest appreciation of your distinguished pub
lie services in behalf of the cherished interests of our
nation through long series of years. and particular
ly the recent struggle in our nelghbor-
ing State, where the combined elements of faction
had ragged furiousy to sadden the hearts OF the
union loving democracy of the country. We look
back with pride and exultation sir, to your life OF
devotion the democratic principles OF the constitu
ton your manly and powerful support of the
administration of General Jackson to your eminent
services during the eventfu period of the last demo-
cratic Administrations to your Jealous counsels
in favor of the maintenance of the compromise
ures of the last Congress- and. while holding in
grateful remembrance those evidendes of your pat
riotsm statesman we are actuated by lively
sense of your exalted talents and private virtues,
and by the rec Election Of your gallant conduct,
when, in 1874 you left your home In the interior to
join in the defence of city against foreign foe
The compromise measures having now been final
ly settled, confidently expect that all dssensions
in our party to which they gave birth will be spec
Oily healed and that the democracy of the country
thoroughly united. will proceed to gain victo-
res upon its ancient principles of State rights and
enlightened economy and responsibility in the
expenditure of public money.
To afford opportunity of evincing
regard for you statesman and citizen: we beg of
you to accept an invitation from to partake of
public dinner in this city at such time may be
most convenient to yourself.
We are very respectfully, your friends and fellow
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12
A Sound Democracy.

The recent Democratic State Convention in Indiana
was the largest, most enthusiastic and harmonious,
that ever assembled in that State. Governor Wright
was, by reclamation, nominated for re election. Six
State Delegates, and three delegates from each Con-
gressional District, appointed TO the Baltimore
Convention; and it resolved that if the National
Convention determined TO admit only a number equal
10 the number of representatives in Congress- the dele
gates 10 Baltimore be instructed to settle among them
selves who OF their number shall constitute the reQui
site delegation to take their seats in Convention. The
Indiana Convention recommend that the National Con-
venon of 1856 be held in the city of Louisville or
Cincinnati, They express their preference for Gen.
Lane as their first choice for the presidency pedgng
ory OF 900 votes in the State should he be the
nominee. They, however, pledge themselves to the
support OF the Baltimore nominee, whoever he be; full
ly trusting the Judgment, and devotion to principle
oil their delegates, whom they leave untrammeled by
instructions, as TO persons to act their convictions
of right and propnety. at the time, may dictate The
following resolutions, among others, adopted:
Resolved, That the good old Democratic principles,
TO wit: strict construction of the Constitution and
no assumption of doubtful powers, no encroachment
by the General Government the proper rights of the
States; no connection between the Church and State
no tariff beyond what is strictly necessary for
purposes; vast system of Internal Improvement
either by the General Government or by States no
public debt, either by the General Government or BY
the States, except for purposes of urgent necessity
grants OF exclusive chartered privileges, by special
leSIHaHoH W oaHho no PioSCIIPlOi vi HoHtst opul-
ions; simple and frugal government, securing life.
liberty and the pursuit of happiness with the least pos
sible amount of legislation fostering aid to public ed
ucation; are, and must ever remain the true W, ch-
words of the Democratic party; with which inscribed
upon our banners, have often marched victory
with which embodied in the legislation of our country,
she has reached her present power and prospery and
that receive and recognize members of the great
Democratic Family, all men, matter what their
creed or country. who acknowledge in theory, and
carry outin practice, these unchaging principles the
same yesterday, to-day, and forever.
Resolved, That in The opinion of this Convention,
the common sentiment of the people of Indiana sus-
lans and endorses in their general tenor and Intention
each and all of that series of Acts of Congress- COM
monty known as the Compromise measures; that i,
recognises in their success, of security and
pepetuity to glorious Union; and that regards
our present tranquility, after dangerous sectional
burnngs the best evidence of the wisdom and
prudence of these measures and the best proof that
they should, under no pretence, be disturbed.
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The RuNlOr.

The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Patriot reiterates the prevalent in that city
that Louis Napoleon is about to run q tilt against
this country; and says
THE on dit is that he is dissatisfied with the ces-
sion of Louisiana by the Great Napoleon to Mr. JEFF
ferson, and with the indemnity paid by Louis Phil
lippe to General Jackson that he intends to rake
open these old settlements and demand redress from
the present Government of the United States"
MIR. Webster was to leave New York yesterday for
Washington. The New York Times of yesterday
says
He has received while here, interesting despatch
es from France we'll as from other European cap
itals but there is to suppose that his re-
turn to Washington is at all fastened by this fact
MIR Webster is in the habit of despatching public
business wherever he may be, when it comes before
him. He has with him now, as usual when away
from Washington, sufficient corps of assistants
from the Department to render its powers essential
ly locomotive. His celebrated letter to Chevalier
Hulsemann was written during a short sojourn in
New Hampshire"
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Willis VS.. Forrest.

New YORK, MARCH An the case of Willis vs..
Forrest for assault and battery, the jury to-day
dered verdict with 81 500 damages for the plaintiff.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12

GUPERIOR GRINDSToNESAND FIXTURES
- sale by ]. NJ. ROBINSON.
Wilmington, c., Oct. 3, 1851 %
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Arrival OF Inc CI,eroket

New ORLEANS, Feb 25-The Cherokee has ar
rived from Chagres. with 200 passengers and 1914,
900 in gold dust
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Authorized Agents for the Journal.
JATks NJ. REDMOND, Tarboro' ,Edgecombe county, NC.
JosIAH JOHNSON, Clinton, Sampson county.
JosEPH r. KEMP, Bladen county.
Dr. SnERwooD, Strickland s Depot. Duplincounty.
3. BARNES, Black Creek, Wayne county.
LEWIS JONES, Pink Hill p. O, Lenoir county.
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PoRTER.-A man praising porter, said it was so ex-
cellent beverage that. taken in great quantities. it al
ways made fat. IS have seen the time,'' said anoh-
when il made you Lean When p asked the eu-
logist. Last night-against the wall p
GONG TO LAW" Lawing is pretty we'll shown
upon the following anecdote OF two Dutchmen, who
built and used in small bridge over a stream
which through their FARMS 1t seems they had a
dispute concerning certain repairs which it required
after tme-One of them declined TO bear any portion
OF the expenses necessary TO the purchase of
three planks. Finally the agrieved party went
TO the neighborng lawyer, and placing dollars
his hand, 'Ill give you all dish money, if you will
make Hans do justice nit de pridge'
Chow much will it cost to repair the bridge p
asked the honest counsellor of the determined liti-
CANT.
"Wel, den, not more ash five tollar." replied the
Dutchman.
Every well,'' said the lawyer, pockeng one of the
notes. and giving him the other, "take this and &C
and get the bridge repaired it is the best course you
can take"
6 fes,' said the Duhchman. slowly, sy IA S da
ish more better as 10 quarrel nit Hans"
AS he went along home, he shook his head maui
ringy as if unable after all, to see how he gained
| anything by going 10 law.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12

ADVANCE OF HOUSE RENT IN New YoRK-The
Journal of Commerce says:
store and house in Canal street, Gan old dwelling
altered) on which there has been lease running for
five years. at $1,000, is leased for five more years.
at $4,000 per annum. Another building of the same
character, adjacent which has leased for several
past for S36OO-Sl490 for the store, and $1,000 for
the upper portion-is leased from May next for $4,000
house in 18th ST., which leased in 1871 for $500,
now readily commands 5000 or $1,000. In the value
of lots &c, Broadway, corresponding advance has
taken place within few years. A lot and building,
the Eas: side of that thoroughfare % by $50 feet
sold, four years ago, for $4,000 Or Thursday last
$50, 900 offered for building adjoining, precisely
similar Int refused
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12
WASHINGTON, March 4

F
SENATE.-Petitions presented in favor of a
line of steamers from New York to Galway. Ireland
and asking the aid of the government for it. Also,
of number of citizens who favor national road to
the Pacific: and oppose the scheme of Whitney,
Petitions also presented against the appropria-
ton of any more money to steam lines.
In the HOUSE, motion made to reconsider
the vote referring the Missouri Rail Road Bill to
the Committee of the Whole. This motion was with
drawn and afterwards renewed and carried
Mr.. Stephens of Georgia. presented the resolutions
of that State against the intervention of Govern
ment in affairs of Foreign nations
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citizens,

;lllZenS,
John Nelson,
Ramsay McHenry,
VIM. A. Boyd,
Joshua Vansant,
]. Thompson Mason,
John A. Rowen,
w. Pinckney Whyte,
J. NJ. Buchanan,
Benz. C. Barroll,
Edward O'Learey,
John J. Latty.
S. 5. Donaldson,
VIM. P. Preston,
VIM. H. Jenkins,
Wilson NJ. Carey,
Lloyd w. Williams,
Samuel NJ. Magraw,
VIM. B. Nelson,
Henry Snyder,
Samuel Brady,
Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN.
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MARCH Observation-Disclosures petitions were pre-
sened against any further extension of Woodworth's
patent for a planning machine Also, petitions in
favor of additional aid to the Collins line of Steam
ers also in favor of making land warrants assigna
BILE.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-The consideration
Of the bill appropriating land in Missouri to rail
road purposes, resumed. Mr.. Bennett of New
York moved the reference of the subject to the Com
mittee of the Whole, with instructions to report a
bill equalizng such grants among all the States.
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, but without the
instructions. Pending motion to reconsider the
vote by which the reference ordered, the House
ad journel.
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" m. F. Giles,
Edward Palmer,
William Frick,
L. X. Bowen,
Henry Stump,
Nathaniel Cox,
William P. Ponder,
James L. Bartol,
Carroll Spence:
John o, Wharton,
John L. Stansbury,
John T. Morris,
Alfred D. Miller,
Arthur McCourt,
R. Horace Pratt,
VIM. M. Addison,
M, F. Conway,
Joseph J. Stewart,
John J. Snyder,
Nicholas Hutchins.
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Later from Havana.

The Steamer Isabel arrived at Charleston on the
Sd inst, having left Havana on the 29th There IS
nothing new in Havana.
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PHILADELPHIA. March 3.-The steamers Osprey
and Albatross, of the Charleston and Philadelphia
line, sold at auction this morning, to J. F De-
lacroix, of New York The former brought $4,000,
and the latter $4,000. The purpose for which the
vessels are designed is not known
PLANK ROAD ToLIs.-The amount collected on the
new Fayetteville & Southern Plank Road, from tn
TO 28th February. inclusive, $40. Road Isl miles
long, cost about S23. OOO
Number of vehicles passed through the whole road
both ways, 800 Fay. OJserrer.
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STEAMER SUNK-We learn from the Cheraw Ga
zette that the Steamer VIM. B. Meares, formerly
belonging to this place. struck rock on Friday last
and sunk directly afterwards, near Virgins Land
inr ON the Pee Dee River. No particulars given.
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DEATH OF MIR. WEBSTER.

The mail brings to us the painful intelligence OF
the death of the great New England statesman:
Hon. Daniel Webster, which mournful event occur
rcd Mt his residenee--M near Boston, on
Sunday morning last.
Mr. Webster we believe was in his seventy first
year. as are also his great compeers, Cass and Ben
ton He was native of Hlsborough county, New
Hampshire, which county has given birth also TO Le-
Vi Woodbury. Senator Anterior, Gen. StaTke the he
70 of the battle of Bennington, and also to the pres
ent Democratic candidate for the Presidency Cen
Cass Senator'S Dix and Dickinson of New York. and
other distinguished men, came from the adjoining
county.
In the course of long life of public service, Mr.
Webster never filled any State office save once, Wheh
lie went to the Legislature of Massachusetts, and
true to his sporting instincts, Introduced bill for
the better protection of the fishes in some streams
We believe he occupied his seat only few days
Every Office save the highest in the gift of the pco-
ole of the United States, he has filled ably and we'll,
enjoying reputation for high intellect, more gene
rally conceded than 10 any man since the revolution,
or perhaps even then. While men differed and diff
fered widely about the soundness of his princ pies
or the proprety of his poll ical course, all regarded
him as the first man for talent in the Wing party, Or
perhaps in the country. The narrow sectionalsm OF
his political creed and education long barred MIN from
communion with the broad national heart and con
faed his popularity and influence within the cir
eumscribed limits of New England, but every now
and then the bigness of his heart, the majesty of his
genius would burst forth and the liberality of his
views the sturdy massiyeness of his expression ounc
a response IN the bsom of every patriot.
lar leader which gave to Mr. Clay the almost despo
tic coutroI of his party, Mr. Webstcr's influence wa
but secondary during life, to that of Mr. Clay; bu
when the charm of personal manner shall have pass
ed away and nothing remains by which 10 judge O
the two men save the records Of the printed page
and the spoken word, then if not much mis-
taken will Mr.. Webster assert that mental pre-em
nence TO which posteriry will consider him justly en-
titled, rs perhaps the most learned and massive ora
tor since the days of Burke MIR. Calhoun, equal.
great, was of different order.
Who will gil his place--ifany whig can? What viii
be the immediate result Of his dissolution if any,
is impossible to say. Death hiss been busy of lat
years. that soon few of those lights that have becom
historical will be left. The last month has prove
fatal to the man in all Europe best known in thi
couutry-the Duke of Wellington and thi
month sends back TO Europe the intelligence of tn
departure of the American citizen best known i
Europe Surely great man has fallen, and tn
sorrow inspired by his loss should chasen the bitter
ness, without cooling the warmth of the present cor
test.
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Fra nd Persisted In.

Now that the whig canvass has become homeless
we might on the principle of death bed repentance
expect some show of honesty in it. But all the in
dIeatlons convince Us that the whg gamesers are
resolved to die game They make no sign
we have before printed broadside, said to have
been recently struck off in this city, and mailed to
the South In great numbers in the same wrappers
with one of the wing journals here. The main ar
tlcles IN this circular headed: Franklin Pierce
an unsafe man for the South' and " Winfield Scott q
safe ma" for the South,' on the slavery question.
The article against General Pierce is simply the
old exploded Foss New Boston SANDER, with the
whole list OF infamous certificates and afidayts
which were fabricated toAustan it. The article in
relation to Gen. Scott is a rchash of his savings a.
bout the compromise &c, and is signed by several
gentlemen calling themselves the executive commit
tee of Maryland
We are very glad to this publication thus cir
cuIated Its only effect must be utterly to disgust
the South with the conduct of the whg leaders, who
resort to such methods of fraud even up to the last
moment to tolst upon southern men the chosen can
dldate and political protege of Messrs Seward and
the same paper shows the same men defaming as an
abolitionist the very man whom at the North the,
are invoking abolitonism to s'rke down as its mos
determined and formidable foe
/ vi course. such calumnies resorted to on the eve
OF the election will deceive no Wash. Union.
NATIONAL LovE-M- once said to me, :: have
known women OF all countries The Italian woman
only believes IN the sincerity of her lover when he
man: when he is disposed to be downright mad in
her behalf; and the French woman. when he is dis
! saken
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-10-29
Democratic Meeting In Brunswick.

We have not been able to obtain any detailed &C
count of the Democratic meeting and dinner, at MIR
Bgg's, on Saturday last, but from various gentle
men who were present. we learn that it charac-
erzed by much enthusiasm, and cannot fail to be
productive of good effects for the Democracy. We
understand that the meeting was addressed briefly
by Lieut.. Drum, of the Army who repealed the
charges against Gen. Piercc's conduct in Mexico,
from his own kno1rledge. He had stood 10y him and
saw him where balls were thickcst and danger the
rifest, and knoarS that any nsinuaons against Gen.
Perces courage are to the mildest expressions,
groundless ard untrue.
1t is proper to add that Lieut.. Drum made no sort
of alluson to politics. but merely stated facts known
to him, in answer to public call.
| Hon. VIM. S. Ashe, Dr.. John Hill, Samuel Lang
don, Esq, M B. Smith, Esq, and other gentlemen
also addressed the meeting eoquently and effective
Iy. The numbers largely exceeded those collected
at the Wing gathering in the neighborhood. A cap
ital dinner was provided, and all went merry as
marriage bell"