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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

An avalanche of dead mems bones the Journal of
Commerce says, came down upon the .workmen en-
ployed in digging cellar adjoining Trinity Church
yard; New York Along the whole line of the WALL
the foundations for which laid close to The ce-
meery grounds slides of earth took place. bringing
down collins and tomb-stones together. The great
not long since from the old Grace Church burial
ground and sufficient to form many cart K ads.
Every fragment carefully collected ntldeposi-
ted in vault occupying more central part of the
grounds - 2ls.aAA
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04
Steamboat Explosion and Loss of Life.

New YORK. May 29.-The new steamer Eastern
State, lying at the foot of Grand street whilst pre-
pairing for her trip this afternoon burst of her
boilers killing tie captain and engineer and serious
ly nJuring several hands. wo have since died and
three others so seriously injured that it is not
possible for them to Sur,iv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

Is1T THE ENTERING OF THE WEDGE Her Ma
iestys ship Sphynx had visited the island of Loochoo
tributary to the empire of Japan. Capt. Shadwell.
commissioned to deliver letter from Lord Paimers-
ton to the Regent proceeded after some little nego-
taton, to the Royal city of Shoot, about three miles
inland and had an audience with the Regent within
the walls of the city. An entertainment was pre-
pared and every kindness and attention were shown
to Cant Shadwcl and the crew of his vessel. not
withstanding the well known objection of the ma
tives, through fear of the japanese Government, to
admit strangers to their territory.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

BETTER TO BE Born LUCKY THAN hICH.-The Dill
Ion family descendants of Lord Dillon of Ireland.
have inherited estate valued at upwards of ST.
000G00. We understand that our lucky fellow cit
izen. Dr. John Bull. the great Sarsaparilla man. is
an heir By marriage, and comes in for snug little
share amounting to three four hundred thousand
dollars This is what call good luck in reality.
| Louisville Journal.
asserted that Generals Lane and Butler have author
lied their friends withdraw their from the Pres
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04
Gen. ScuI..

We no.ice that the New York Herald is bitterly op.
posed 10 The nomination of Grnera! Scott Referring
10 forthcoming life of the General, which Bennett,
says it being written by Greeley, he remarks:
s. 1t will be Il holiday a~k 10 compile the military
achievements Of the g'cai WARRIOR but it will require
the pen of skiIfuI and diplomatic scholar TO 10 nI
Justice the negotiations Of General Scott, especially
those singular negotiations IN the valley OF Mexico
Let Us recile Il two w have il from re-
liable authority that, after the first series of battles in
front OF the MeNlcan capitol. Santa Anna. IN secret
negotiation with Gen. Scott, proposed yield up The
city easy conquest 10 the Americans, condition
that Santa Anna should receive IA million of dol ar<
more less, for The part which he proposed to play.
We further understand that General Scott closed the
bargain AMI, guarantee Of bona fdc Contract. paid
the of ten THOUSAND dollars 10 Santa Anna,
as the first n>ia'menI OF bargain and sale. We are
further advised thai Santa Anna thus secured the ar
mi>iice ON the 24lh of August The 9th of Seplem
Der, with the understanding that, after sham Ih or
10 appearances. The city 10 he turned
TO the American army The subsequent most bloody
battles however, show that General Scott was eyre.
giously humhugged o,t OF his money and his armistce
and shat he Disguised with the peridious Mex
leans, that. on heing subsequently offered million ant
quarter OF dollars traitor and accept the die
laiorshp of Mexico he rejected the offer with scorI
and contempt To substantlate the accuracy OF theS
negotiations, we understand that the correspondence
upon the subject may be had from The files of the Wa
= Office al Washington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

We learn that Jesse Holley, the yellow fellow
convicted at last Superior Court of murder and
arson and sentenced to be hung but in whose case
an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court, broke
out of the Jail of this town last night and made his
escape Holley is most Misunderstanding fellow
about s. years Of age. some five feet eight inches
high and rather stout built. He is rather light
mulatto with kind of reddish sandy hair. i
burned and Il muddy, fr?ckled face.
We believe that a white man. awaiting trial OF
some charge of felony, made his escape at the same
time Daiij Journal LIST INST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04
BY TcIegraph.-Sccond Day.

On the second day Wednesday, the Convention
met at 10 o'clock in the morning. A resolution was
introduced to appoint committee consisting of ore
from each State, to prepare platform etc. Resolu-
tons were offered by Philips of Alabama; and
Bright, of Indiana affirming the compromise, and
approving the Fugitive Slave Law also, resolution
by Charck, of N. York, recommending the carry
ing out of the Fugitive Slave Law All ordered to
lay on the table and be printed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

g<g@Hon. John w. Davis the President of the
Democratic Convention has filled the posts of Min
lister to China and Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives in which latter position he earned high
reputation as a presiding officer. No better selec-
ton could have been made. A new ticket, Dckin-
son and Butler, or Butler and Dickinson has been
started either riding front, might seem most
pedicnt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04


of any strength in its position, it would not
quire to display much ingenuity in keeping both
the facts of the case and the meaning of articles
in the back ground it does in article in it's is
sue of the st inst, headed Backing Out" in which
article it represents backing out from the po-
sition have assumed in opposition to the Home
stead Bill which representation is at variance with
the plain meaning of words and the actual facts
of the case We to vulgarisn1. . down y up
on that and kindred and opinion about
them remains unchanged, but it does not necessarily
follow that we consider every man scouadrel who
advocates them. Others may view them in differ
ent light from what we do. They may think that
such measures would advantage the poor and land
less and in their zeal to effect this purpose they may
for the time being lose sight of considerations which
to us are paramount. In speaking of Mr.. Douglas
or Mr. Johnston, merely spoke of motires i'll this
connection 1t would be nearly as well however for
the Observer to remember that MIR. Douglas is not
the author of the Homestead Bill and perhaps it
would be better and more strictly in order to
ascer ain whether he be guilty before passing SEN
kcnce. Until some stronger evidence than mere as
sortion is brought against Mr.. Douglas, VIC think
that space can be better employed than IN de-
e Tending him against nonenty.
In sreakirg of this bill last week, we remarked
that it would be uni ust to characterize it as Dem
ocratic measure distnctivey, since quite as large i
not larger, proportion of the Wings who voted up
on the bill all, gave it their support did the
Democrats W have since taken the trouble to lool
into this and find that the Democrats who voted fo
the b H. were not quite twice as many as those wh'
voted against it; while the Wings who voted for it
quite doubled those who voted aga'ndit The Wings
therefore, for their numbers were considerably NOR
united than the Democrats; and the measure is
Il therefore as much of Wing ola Democratic cha
= racter-ndeed more so. The Observer must hav
known that this was our meaning; and it acts dis
e. anonymously in taking the number of votes cast i
favor of the bill as criterion without any referenc
10 those cast against it. and in total disregard of th
i much larger aggregate Democratic vote
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04
L. II. PIERCE. Secretary.
4 Dreadful A,cdent---Tv.clve Ladies' Drovned

"A
Concord, r. H June 1-WhiIsl Mrs Bartlett
Miss Thre~her, and ten other ladies sailing in
small boat. Saturday last, San Cook river, the
boat accJeny upset. This accident has caused great
distress. The ladies were all we'll known and highly
reSnece
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

Letter frcm w. L. Marcy. ESQ.
ALBANY. May IS. 1852
Sir-I have received your letter of the 18th inst.
and hone the fallowinv general stafcn,ent Of nv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

BeSseGEN CoMMANDER.-W learn that General
COMMANDER of the Georgetown District, S. c.. pass
ed through this place last Sunday his way to Bal
timoro-most probably to attend the Convention. n
We have net heard of his appointment delegate,
bit then he is great man in that way.
CRYSTAL PALAcF.-We find it stated that the
100000 stock for the erection Of Crystal Palace
at New York. has all been subscribed and that the
exhibition will be opened in May 1853.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

UNITED STATES FUNDS 1T appears from the Treas
urers statement that on the 18th Of May, there was
in the various depoSilaIies nett amount subject TO
draft, OF SIS O9s. 1863 81 In the depository here 49,
667 Al.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04
New Hanover. May goth, 1852.

*Mr Rayner could be prevailed on to he would
vote convention; that is before the people, but as
member of Legislature he would nice piece of con-
sistency takes occasion here to personal
dscourtesy in these remarks to Mr.. Rayner; ndee
any courtesy kindness of mine could extcate him from
his dilemma would chcrfully them only, these
that got him into it would be left to suffer-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

THE MARION STAR.--We notice that this journal
has re-appeared. improved and beautifed in me-
ehanieal execution and bidding fair, under the aus
pices Of it's new Editor. c. w. MILLER Esq, to be-
come q matter of pride to the community of Marion
District hope it will be of profit to its propri
etors. When the Railroad is completed the people
of Marion and Wilmington will be neighbors
and will feel mutual interest in each other.
The absorbing interest connected with the Naiona
Convention now in session. as well the pressure o
other matters has prevented US from paying the aiten
ton which We could have wished 10 the discussion
State politics We shall endeavor. however, TO ente
shortly up n their discussion with the GOODNESS ant
impartiaity which their importance demands. By th
way we regret exceedingly that the candidates do no
6ndt in accordance with their arrangements to visi
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-06-04

; SIR, with great respect, your ob't scry't,
JOSEPH LANE.
The daily union., 1852-10-02
w. II. Seward and Truman smith.

The southern whg who supports Winfield Scott must
first agree with himself not to be conscientious. and,
above all, not 10 for the consistency Of thinss
Considering" General Scott would say. how lately
the South has escaped from The catastrophe intended for
il BY the aboluonstsa catastrophe anticipated and pre-
vented BY the frmness OF northern democacyhe task
assumed by some OF the southern wings s by means
light easy To support General Scott and
his conhdans requires not only great reckessness and
ngrattude, but the fogiving spiri, in the world
regard to those who have recently sought IN destroy the
institutions OF that part OF the country II requires,
the hrs place. the embiiiered reputation OF the
brave and bold northern who have always stood by
,he South, and the welcome with open arms to their
confidence Of the worst foes OF the South that the abo
lition whig organization contains
The leaders of the Scott organization, North aad
South, are unquesionably Senators w. II Seward OF
New York, and Truman Smith, OF Connecticut II is
interesting 10 how promptly the commands of thess
abolition whg generals obeyed by their soatAern
allies" Both IN the confidence OF General Scott,
both accepted by the southern Scot leaders, and both
assert supreme and uneones,ed power over the Scott
party
II is well known TO every intelligent voter that these
two now. and have been, among the prom
humiliae the South and tha, both voted in Con-
gress against every OF constitutional protection
to the south and YET they embraced leaders BY
the very men upon whom they have uampled No won
der that they became bold and reckless in their
ments
gentleman 10 Virginia enoloses rs four copies OF
an infamous pamphlet called franklin Pierce and his
Abolition Allies" each copy franked BY Truman Smith.
andno directed These documents happen TO know
sen, broadcast under the frank the South
and they accepted with pleasure by the southern
wings Truman Smith himself respects his own abo-
ton region much to circulate doouneni. there that
would only bep Gen Pierce, but he does hesitae 10
scatter them broadcast, his name. through
the South, relying upon the submissive spirit Of the wings
in that region OF the country. On the other hand he
dssemnaies other documents proving just the reverse
against Gen Pierce through all the abolition stronghods
We have the pamphlets which be is circulating in the
South upon table where all who desire may call and
them. The Seward Scott leaders, having pssfecled
their dominion The southern wings, will not,
PREDICT TO deny that Truman Smith franks 10 the
slave States documents 10 prove Gen. Pierce aboIi
tonis the associate OF aboitonss. the time
that be crcuales The North the that Pierce
is the slave Of the South
The daily union., 1852-10-02

suppose So how did happen that they all
profoundly ignorant Upon The whole. the legislature.
on ali occasions except one has acted the andeI-
standing that msjory OF all the members elected
necessary 10 choice Can then undertake 10
anime what they have thus s4neloned n | submit that
cannot, without wanton outrage upon the undoubled
authority OF The legislature OF Florida and setting
example which might be followed BY misehevous con-
sequences hereafter.
Mr. HUNTER. must appeal to the Senate 10 take a
vote this matter, that may proceed TO the
consideration OF tue civil and diplomatic appropriation
bill
[Cnes OF I" Question 7" Question lpl
Mr.. NORTON. | rise for the purpose Of asking the
Senate TO excuse me IRON voting this question Ii is
unnecessary for 10 state the why make this
request The Senate wieadly comprehend the delicacy
OF my position
Mr.: PRATT ask for the yeas and nays on this
question
The yeas and nays ordered and taken and result
ed-yeas Al, nays o--as follow
fEAS-Messrs Badger, Bayard. Bell Bradbury Bright
brooke, Butler, Cass, Charlton. Ciemens Cooper Davis
Dawson, Desaussure, Dodge of Wisconsin, Dodge OF Iowa.
Downs, teich, Fish. Foot Geyer, Gwin Houston Hunter
James, Jones OF Iowa, King, Mason Meriwether Miller
Norris, Pratt Rusk, Seward, Smith, Soue Spruance sum
ner, Toucey, Underwood, and Weler--4i
NAYS-None.
So the resolution reported by the committee was
adopted
The daily union., 1852-10-02
Eighteen Dollars a Dav.

In 1910 the lsboring masses promised By the
wings two dollars day and roast beeia promise never
realized Of course AMI have the Republic, the
prime whg organ, admitting that General Scott, the Sew.
ard.Thg candidate, gets only eighteen dollars day s1d
that that Is hardly enough Tor the creates, living gen
eral,r while .lectioneeting 10 make hinss President
Well, IL two dollars and Bsei were enough for
the masses in isin. when ihsy called upon vote
l1r Hanson-sspeoaig when reflect that they never
got heghiesa dollars Day 10 ,m. Of peace and poll.
n, oagh, 10 % ..'..-'.-s, - S.ss1.Ssi SSou.
The daily union., 1852-10-02
Gen. scetts Receipts from the Treasury.

The central organ Of the Seward wings does not deny
that il committed assault upon the truth in trying to
fssen the paternity Of The report showing the amounts OF
money received BY General Scott from the public treas
ury, upon Senator Menweiher, OF Kentucky II tries
70 meet other points 10 article Of Thursday bu, il
acly admits the force Of the accusation that il delib.
erately charged upon Senator Meriwe,her what was
undeniably the work Of whig officers Of Mr.. Fill
more's administration. Il is difcult 10 decide wheh
er the Republic most spxous to aoqut the whig
party Of responsibility for that report, whsih.
il desired TO attack Mr.. Fillmore and bis officers
for sending il to the United States Senate The report
containing very remarkable disclosures, il was
necessary to say that it not whig production and
the report being whg production, i was necessary 10
attack the wings who coneoctedt The bes, way reach
both objects was say The report democratic in
venton, and then to attack il coarscly Bot in con
sentirg to do this the Republic perpeaied what General
Scott, al Columbus, would have called -
The daily union., 1852-10-02

rg ght which appeslains TO an American czsnL when
say that WILL while holding military position
enter upon such controversies. My vocation is The
bidding Of he constitutional authority assisr repen
foreign INVASION maintain the honor dignity Of the
coany here in foreign land-to do all thngs which
Congress and the Commander in.chei have right 10 inn
pose upon The people OF this county instine-
lively Jealous Of any coordination Of military Influences
control political affairs. The Of the constitution
made Inc military subordinate the civil power They
have not 70 be sure restricted any military man o the
exercise OF rights belonging 10 any other eizen but
deem any active interference my part, while holding
my commission. as military impropnety-such nierfer-
being repugnant TO the general sentiment and
act with thai republican prejudice which our people
have mbibed from their fathers, and which trust will
never be eradcaed
have hesitation In saying, however that did not
feel do upon this OF military Interference In po
ltca affairs, IL would have afforded the highest salts
faction 10 have my elowci,izen Tammany Hall
building consecrated liberty, and renowned for ie
wise and patriotic principles which resound within Az
walls In the parry which has made that It's temple
has uttered maledictons against the couny's enemies
and sustained the national honor and dignity In peace
that policy based upon the freedom Of ade the dsconnex
ion OF government from monopo
lies the integrity Of the States the Union and the Union
70 the States has been the policy OF Tammany Hall In
word its sentiment which has been the democ ratio pro
sentiment has been my sentiment and could
my conscience permit TO lay aside the scrupe which
interdics from active participation in the coming
presidential contest, there is building in the Union
where would rather promuge the devotion entertain
for the principles OF the democratic parry, and bear
ny The satesmanike ability, the political orthodoxy
Franklin Pierce, OF New Hampshire has been select
ed as It's STANDARD bearer.
have the honor TO be, your felowciiizen
WM s. HARNEY,
Col. I'd Dragons, and Bt Brig Ger. u S. A.
To Ulysses D. FRENCH esq. and others, Corresponding
Committee, Tammany Hall
The daily union., 1852-10-02
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 2, Isss
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
FoR PRESIDENT,
FIR ANKLIN PIERCE,
OF NEW HAmPsHIaE.
ron VICE PRrsIDEsT,
WILLIAM r. KING,
OF ALABAMA.
Grand Democratic Rally.

The democrats of Washington city, Georgetown. Alex
andris and the counties of Virginia and Maryland ad-
joining the District invited attend democratic rally
10 front OF the Union Office Tuesday evening" October
s. 1852 Several eminent speakers will address the
ing. The Jackson Democratic Association. the Pierce
Club the Pierce and King Club and the democrats Of
the Navy Yard and OF all the wards are requested
tend in force
The daily union., 1852-10-02

The Repubie s happy II thinks General Scott and
his friends may reasonably be proud" that he ge,s
eighteen dollars day for eleetioneerns paid to him ont
Of The public treasury Now, eighteen dollars DAY
is good wages al any me should like to know what
limit the Republic woaI1 fix as un-reasonabls2
The daily union., 1852-10-02

Nr. Graham was present at The Hsbovouxh mass %
meeting. and made speech and General Scott who "
on bis route 10 ihe Southwest to locate military hosp-
tai, has also been making speeches SO seems both
tbs whig candidates in the field The Scott leaders
have of course, to Offer for this conducs-.has
10 be expected They would excuse almos anything
10 their zeal to elevate ihese 10 hieh Office - A.
% iasvft con ~na>~~sv Sheah.-iv-s .ot .ite
spoils" lhnfs vhat ihey want--N C. Standard
The daily union., 1852-10-02
War Dspartmeat

Bur.an Toposrsphieal Ensnesr sept. Is, 1859.
PROPOSALS VIII Be received y ,ss seee. o. War unu y.
river which time The cosei viii be awarded TO The lowest
mlent md no, hundred thousand dollars
CONDITIONS.
The forming ran b, thoroughly
form impedmsnts the nayigaiion thereof
nr Wbsnsser he sha report .i ponon Of n. ri,
has removed and destroyed s shall be inspected
he fe the depr@sa viii such proportion o. The whole
twenty per provided paid
shall hnecnrn part whole work
July nert iss3, willing
se whia that e. sad also ls sum oI which he ~i under
or h mentioned period, ha will and VIII
mentioned period only.
when specified completion Of
h -ors soa hsve s,ss he sane sh ss Inspected sy an ON
H shall such Inspection that The contract has been fully
ny vita rs <m u he agreement iacadius the twenty pr cent
retained nndef article ui snail sPpeaf hai the contract has
but the balance rsmsns dus on s contract shall Be forfeited % @
proper reons have been made sy tse conrracor 70 a his
and he shall offer compets The WORK wtoai add
on oths Secretary o War, viii ee allowed him for that
And al me snpon q hat time the work shah Be completed,
5 The r required bond for $40 ooo
coadaoned faihiul
% transmit e .sme time win hs proposal. me names Of ths
that will his bond surees above mentioned and
IN which he resides suree respectable cursn,
ssd ta hs consider hem worth ten thoasans dollar over and
mes, eepdiion. shall ss comPlied win.
the envelope" Proposals Tor removing Red River Ran
COZ Corp. roposspSicsl engineers,
The RspuSie In,,arenee and Unon, Washington % @
Ss ] md "a sT5s Sy s, ..a @ New a H.
sau, ohioi Louisville Journs Louisville, ksniue - LOUIS
Ia orlesn, Commercial Bulletin, bee, and
sss ol,a ReRaesn New odssas L. VII essT, ,s' above
sept al-dio's2swtan
The daily union., 1852-10-02

Asroa Houss, New York.
September 81, 1852
GrNrrKnrrS acknowledge the receipt Of yours, inviting
me 10 and sddres the democratic republican electors
81 the city or New York TummRny Hat. This max
loryour remembrance folly and deeply appreciate Is
distinction pec,ed undeservea must. however,
decne the honor intended and ~ doing feel myself
compelled. from Tie high respect hold Tor Joa snd The
democrac masses you represent % give You In All frank
ness The reason which govern me.
While ho,ding sromNssiou ia he Srgay O tie OnS1sd
State. have always. from sense Of propreiT, withheld
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