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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-08-27


81 pounds.
p@~The Herald of last Saturday contains a card
from Gen. QUITMAE in explanation of some remarks
used by him in private conversation on board Mis-
sissppi steamboat, and improperly reported for the
Eagle and Enquirer, by some overzealous friend Of
Gen ScoTr. This card the Herald asks US to pub
lSh in full. From considerations of space we do
not feel inclined to do but cheerfully give the
gst Of it. The fact is that this reporter of private
conversation had attributed to Gen. QUrTMAN strong
language in praise of Gen. ScorT than he had &C
tuay used and hence the card. Gen. @. says that
he did say that he would soon trust SCorr ON the
slavery question: as he would FILLMORE or WEBSTER.
That his {Gen. QUITMAN's) objection to Gen. ScorT
was, that he (ScoTT) was in favor of a strong Ma
tiOnal Government; while Gen. QUITMAN was
States rights of the strictest Sect He farther
said that there was less danger to be apprehended
from the probability of any control being exercised
ever Gen. SCoTT. than from his confidence in the in
fallibility of his own judgment. He rarely asks or
takes advice. Gen. QUITMAN awards to Gen. SCoTT
high military talent, which few, if any, deny to
him.
The whole affair is simply the report of private
conversation, giving the private opinions of pri
vae individual upon the relative soundness of Messrs
Fillmore, Webster and Scott, and also the opinion of
the individual to the probability of Gen. SCOTS
limiting to any control. We give it for what it
is WORTH merely remarking that few members, Of
Gen. Quimans party, have any great respect for
his Judgment political subjects, notice by
the tone of those papers in Mississippi that support
ed him againt Foote.
Now, regards the matter of fairness-how can
the Herald ask US to publish all sorts of peoples
mere opinions in favor of its candidate, while it
fuses to give place in its columns to the atesaton
Of over hundred respectable gentlemen to a matter
Of fact in defence Of Gen. Pierce-while it publish
es ISLANDERS against Gen Pierce's conduct in Mexico
and yet does not have the fairness to publish the
letters Of LieRt. Drum, Gen. Pillow, Gen. Shields
and other eye witnesses of the fact ohe case, which
rebound to the cre dit of Gen. Pierce And yet the
Herald calls upon to publish mere opinions in de
fence of Gen. Scott. Modest-isn't it?
BG~The Commercial of last Saturday publishes
rrespondence between the friends and neighbors o
Thomas H. Williams, Esq, and that gentleman, il
which they tender him the compliment of public
dinner as an evidence of the respect and esteem
which they entertain for him. MIR. Williams de
clines the profered compliment account of tn,
state of his health. Accompanying the correspon
dence is q letter from Hon. Edward Stanly to DR.
s. S. Satchwell, bearing testimony to Mr.. William
exertiOns in the of internal improvement
while member of the General Assembly, ct th
same time with MIR. Stanly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-08-27

THE VERY TALLEsr CoRN YEr.-We have receiv
ell stalk Of corn measuring sixteen feet seven inch
es. It was taken from field belonging to Reddin
Pirtman, Esq, Of Edgecombe Co.. and is fair speci-
of the lot Mr.. Pittman before cutting this hav
ing measured several stalks reaching over Is feet
The patch" contains some fifty acres, all very
ly alike. 1t was planted on the 22d of May in
bottom land, which had leen in corn steadily for
the last six years. and under cultivation since 1880
Edgecombe is hard to beat, and her example is
giving an impulse to the agriculture Of the State.
We are indebted TO the courtesy Of G. G. Lynch,
Esq. for bringing us this specimen Of the products
of the "Old North State"
We have also recently received from Mr. VIM. j.
Newton of Leesburgh beet that can't be beat.
1t none of your tough, hollow, heartless and
inedible 'mammoths'' such as "we read off, but a
sound. sweet and tender specimen of 'beet is a
beet" as we know by experience. Its weight was
81 pounds.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-08-27

BEWARE OF MAN TRAPs.-The Supreme Court of
Connecticut has decided that correspondence in
writing between a manageable female and an un-
married man. is presumptive evidence of engage
ment! The judge says:
''That an engagement exists. or an offer has been
made and adopted where correspondence takes
place between such parties described in this
case. is think in accordance with general expo
renee. which is of the usual and most satisfac-
tory tests of human evidence; and although when
taken alone and disconnected from other facts, it
may not be so strong as some evidence that might
be suggested yet We hold it competent to be submit
ted TO jury, and from which they may find a pro-
mise to marry, if the evidence satisfies them of the
fact
Bachelors and cousins should beware of commit
ting themselves -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-08-27

Flow THEY TREATED H1M.-In this city is an hon.
est mulatto man We wot of named Jack. He lived
very quietly and as happily falls to the lot of
most mortals for about two years. in the state
of Onesimus. Jack is preacher of moderate abili-
ties among his colored brethren. In the last year
two he was seized with the progressive spirit of
the age. and bought himself at a nominal price.
Not experiencing rise at home corresponding 10
his relations Jack concluded last spring to take
trip to the 6 Norurd.' And to the North he went
He lad never any of his friends there but he
heard great deal of their love and sympathy for
the black man and the free man, and he looked for
reception very cordial-almost amounting to an
ovation.
Jack has returned quite chap fallen. His account
of his trip to ''Norurd" is doleful. Those from
whom he expected greetings and hospitalities, and
great shaking ofhands, didn't a-nigh.' He
couldn't find the folks that had done all that beauti
full talking. He did edge his way into one or two
pulpits But then,' says he, they wouldn't al
low me to take up collection AS for caste and
cold shoulders and all that Jack found to increase
pretty much in proportion with the ascent in lat-
tude. We give, in his words. the whole histo-
ry of his reception by his Northern friends "7hev
charged me like white man, and treated me like a
niggar, and that way o'doing amt fair
~ o. Christian Adroc6tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-08-27

Let Britain and the Colonies
Unanimously ioin 20
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-08-27

County SoLTrToR IN WArEE.-We learn from
the Goldboro Patriot, that JOHN V. SHERRARD. Esq,
has been elected Solicitor of Wayne county to fill
tbs vacancy eecasioned BY the resignation of W. T..
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

/ MR.. cLAY'a LETTER Of RESIGNATION.
The following letter of resignation from the Hon.
Henry Clay. as we learn from the Louisville Conrer,
was read IN both houses OF the Kentucky Legislature
on the 2Sd instant:
WASHINGTON, Dee IL, 1851.
10 ths General assembly Of Kenfattv:
When You did me the hunor to confer en- me the
appointment OF a Senator from Kentucky, which |
now hold, IN accepungtt did not intend OF expect TO
serve the eniire tenn OF slXyears | had previously
rsufed, hnay, as supposed, from that body but out
ot Tue territorial acquisition resulting from the war
VITA Mexico, momentous questions arose, seriously
menacng the harmony and peace, IT not the integrity
OF the Union,
felt it TO be my duty TO return again to the Senate,
ana 10 contribute my humble aud, by amcable sell
Uement ~ those questions, To avert the Calamites
with which we threatened. Such q settlement
was attempted dGIlag the last Congress now IN pro-
Sress OF execution. and trust and hope will accom-
pish all the good that could be expected from any
great measure adopted 10 heal national divisions and
amnesty, which has risen To such an alarming
height.
On the approach of the present Congress II was
with much hesitation, proceeding partly from my tee
BILE stale 81 health, that concluded TO return for the
last tlms to the Senate; hnt have thought ct ever
agra taking seat IN that body after the close of the
present session Having come TO this determi nation
consider II incumbent 10 place il in the pow
Ell o the General Assembly 10 appoint my successor
during the present session. ! do. therefore, humbly
resign the office of q Senator of the United States
from the State OF Kentucky; this, my resignation to
take effect on the first Monday in December, 1852.
In dlssovlng this official relation in which stand
TO the General Assembly cannon forbear renewing
an expression ct my great obligations and my pro-
found gratitude for the distinguished and graft
tying proofs which II has given to OF its confidence
and attachment.
have the hcnor 10 be, with the highest respect,
yeur faithful and obsdient servant, II. CLAY.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02
PORT OF RICHMOND.
THE sfCKLY sEAsoN.-Tberc ,,,

THE SfCKLY SEASON There are 20
diseases that visit stated seasons of the year and
which not untroquently become alerminply fatal du.
rng the summer and autumn months, especially to the
young. It's supposed seventy thousand die annually
from derangements of the Stomach, and Bowels alone
Does not every feeling OF become enlisted ia
the humane desire to lessen this iiightul mortality!
are not bourd by every principle of religion TO adj
mmlster relief when in our power! BRANDRETHS
PILLS, by cleansing the blood from all impureties,
gives power to every organ to perform its fuuctions
healthly, no matter whether externally or internally
situated Mature has formed the bowels for the evacu-
alton OF all unhealthy humours OF the b cd, and if
| man would eu common sense he woudtake care
they perform this office faithfully, If the bowels are
out of order, it too slow or too active, few doses 81
tsaandreths Pills will bring them to order. Ask the
man that was dying from conspated bowels what
cured him; be tells you, Braudreth's Pills. Ask him
who has had the dyssentery fo six months and every
remedy had failed he will tell you that Braudreths Pills
cured him in week. So with levers, chills and other
diseases In word, use Brandretts Pills. it you are
sick and desire to be weland them occasionally
when well, to keep off sickness.
For sale by NJ BRANCH,
No. East Main street, corner opposite Old Market.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

AR- CLAY--Ws are rejoiced 10 learn, as we DO
from The Washington correspondent of the n York
Express. as well as from other Sources the health
OF Mr. Clay ls NOT as Indifferent as some of the news
papers represent He is, II true, labouring uader
distressing affection 0: the lungs but he appears cutie
cheerful at times, receives soma friends converses
freely with them and enjoys their society. The
Warrington correspondent of the PHILADELPHIA NORTH
American says cal his efforts and hopes are now d.
rected 10 gain sufficient strength to appear ia the Sc
nate once Herr to utter his last adnoni,ion aeaiss,
the Danger Of the new doctrines which have been
sroaehed, and which threaten the penanency Of our
Institutions. He would rather speak than write. and
al any hazard, he will deliver his farewell words
against intervention while standing up as hereto
fore, the sturdy champion Of liberty. The time can
not be fixed, and viii depend upon his physical cor
dihon. But the attempt VII b. MADE, if he dies o.
the floor"
Let as Thea, ia the language Of the New York Ex-
press. prepare ourselves listen 10 one who is pray
ing for strength that he may De able 20 reappesr in
Senate Chamber, 70 warn, admouish sad entreat h :
eouhtrymen against Intervention in any form in the
politics and policy Of Europe.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02
THE WRECK OF THE U. STATES BRIG
LAWRENCE


This vessel was wrecked off Sar Fir Francisco on the
night of the 25th November Ar Office. on board at
the time gives the following description of the disas
Ter:
Att P. NJ. on the evening OF the 18th, cam.-
Came to an anchor on the Bar off San Francisco, In
FIVE fahoms water and took bearings OF the entrance
The Norlh Head bore n. E by N; the South Head
E, S. e. the breaking all around US and strong
current setting 10 the outward keeping the YES sci
broadslde to The sea; Two topping seas having al
ready boarded US, there was great danger OF having
the decks swept. Commenced heavng in chat to
change Our posea. At 8: 80 p. NJ parted the
cabe.
We were then driven in direction that Can't Oto-
ger and mvsi Judged 10 be towards the shoa water
the Bar, our intention being get the vessel over
the breakers and anchor inside in deep water where
could ride IN safety: but, being much closer to the
shore han we judged. the ship in the breakers
near the beach, before We could distinguish them and
those that were fosmlng in every direction around US
When the chain parted, the vessels head paid off
from N. W. TO w by S, and dried directly asterp .
making E. by N. course, which, from the bearings
should have carried Us III nearly mid cham ell The
vessel first struck in 81 aihoms wafer and in the ne
breaker down with such Tremendous force tina [
have started. AT The time, tuns OF water fell
upon our decks. By changing the position of the
sails, the ships head was kept toward the beach, and
stern the breakers.
We then let 90 the bower anchor to tighten her for
wafd, as she was coming broadside to. The vessel
then laid bows toward the land; continued to strike
very heavily and force her way through heavy comb
ing seas toward the beach. The sea- filling the port
quarter boat carried it away from the cranes AT
daylight having driven up 81 feet water succeed
ed i'll getting hawser on shore, by which VIC con-
tnued TO hsave the vessel on. Got out the launch
lowered the second cutter, and commenced getting
valuable articles on shore. Two and half leet water
in the hold.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

Mr.. MASON, one of the Senators from this
State, took occasion few weeks since in the
Senate, to define his position on the Compromise
measures. He opposed the whole series, save
only the Fugitive Slave Law, at the last session
of Congress, and now declares, that whilst he
is not prepared to take back one word uttered
them he is nevertheless willing to acquiescs in
the Compromise measures, provided they shall
be efficiently, and in good faith, carried into ex
ecution. And pray, who out of South Carolina,
is not prepared to acquiesce upon the same terms
Senator Mason is too well acquainted with the
sentiments of the people of Virginia upon this
subject, to counsel resistancs now But we ask
attention to the Senator's own definition, which
will be found in another column.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02
From the Washington Republic.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THETA
MOVEMENT In ERANCE

MOVEMENT IN FRANCE.
We learn that his Exceliency the Minister of France
caeo yssletuay at tne Depaf'nf al OF State, by the
that the President OF the French Republic had accep-
ted great measure OF public safey that the Chief OF
the State owed 10 the six millions OF Frenchmen who
had elected him, and to the world which has receiv-
ed his nomination a new OF tranquility 70.
France, TO preserve her from a revolution of which,
the world might feel the reco that strong in his con-
seriousness OF patriotic intentions in repelng dangers
which threaten France and Europe without end, he
Invited the nation 10 is tree choice Of firm and du-
rabe government; and that he appealed TO the suffrage
OF ali moment solemn the country, ane
hoaght this appeal ought to enghten Europe and til,
world in regard to his object.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02
BEHIND THE SCENES.

The following piquant paragraph, which illustrates
the nature OF the discipline which Mr.. Polk maia-
tanned among the members of the Democratic party,
we extract from the personal discussion between Mr.
khett and Mr.. Foote, on the Compromise resolution
OF the latter.
Mr.. NHErr. There is not man upon this floor
who does not feel more mortified aud more sensitive
attne position winch the Senator and myself occupy
IN TINS controversy, than do. But what can do p
/ Will tell the gentleman what occurred during the
presidential campaign to which he refers. After Gen
Taylor was nomna,ed, and after Gen. Cass had been
nominated, was at party on the heights of George
town, as the gentleman says. Mr.. Robinson, Mr.
Carter, and some other good Wings came 10 talk
about the Presidential nominations. when stated 10
them that IN my opinion, the Democratic nominations
would be beaten, and that General TAYLOR would be
elected: MI Robinson, believe, told the Senator
from Mississippi what | said. The next thing |
heard OF II was when went To the President OF
the u States (Mr. POLK one morning He said to
me " How is this You said you would support
Gen. Cass and the Democratic nominations very clear
ly and very distinctly TO me. Now Mr. Richie tells
me, that MIR. Foote told him that he heard that YOU
were against our nominations. and going within
Wings. why said !. "slr, never said So On
The contrary shall certainly support the Democratic
nom,natlons, as tod you before. | shall support
If Cass, and South Carolina will support him. All
that SAID was, that believed We're about TO be
beaten, and The charge # Mr. Foote was totally un-
grounded" | immediately came to the Senate, and
asked the Senator ii he had made that declaration -
He told me that he drew that inference from what
had said. TOLD him that the inference was errone-
Gus; and told him further that General Cass would
receive my vote and that he would receive the vote
OF the State OF South Carolina Oh, said the Senator
from MISSISSIPPI, that out OF the questions; Mr. Cal
houn is against him, and he will never carry South
Carolina. Then said to him, will you carry Msss-
slppl for General Cassl Certainly, said he, by ten
thousand majority. | then said to him. Now, you
carry Mississippi, and don't trouble yourself about
South Carolina, and will carry South Carolina for
Gen Cass. The result has shown whetherl was right
or wrong.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02
IT dIINLIIVHdlC UUCIC,
JEROME BONAPARTE.

LOUIS NAPoLEos.-The New York correspon.
dent Of the Washington Union, in his letter of the
9th, referring to the late revolution in France,
says;
Notwithstanding the tone of the English press,
as well as OF our own, is pretty generally unfa
vorabe to the hypothesis of Louis Napoleon's
integrity, we have seen letters from both France
and Notwithstanding from republican sour
ces, too-which express the most entire conf
dence in the uprightness of his intentions, and
say, without hesitation, not only that the general
election will be conducted with perfect fairness,
but that, if it goes against him. he will at once
submit and surrender the baton of command
Kossuth, we see, thinks differently.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

On the night of the 4h of December, the following
letter was addressed by ex-King Jerome Bonaparte
10 his nephew. Louis Napoleon, the President of
France:
''My Dear Nephew: French blood is flowing: stop
it by serious appeal tothe people. Your sentiments
are badly understood The second proclamation in
when you talk OF pe6'scte. is badly received by the
people, who do not consider it the re-estabstment
OF the right OF suffrage. Liberty is without guarantee
Il an Assembly does not suit the Constitution of The
moment to complete the material victory by moral
victory; and what the Government cannot do when
is beaten it ought frequently TO do when il is vctori
the people, proclaim thst universal suffrage, sincere
unshackled. acting in accordance with the greatest Ii
berry, will nominate the Presidency and Consiituen
Assembly, to save and restore the Republic.
at is nihe name OF the memory of my brother, ano
nartakiRe his horror Of civil war, that write to you
Believe me in my old experience; think that France
Europe, and posterlty will we'll judge you.
Your affectionate uncle
JEROME BONAPARTE."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

AN IMPORTANT SUIT.-It was stated under
our telegraph head, several days ago, that suit
had been brought by the Government against
John Kitty Smith and John Chandler Smith, at
New Orleans, to recover the sum Of $3.50, 56O61
being balance due the United States on the lst
September, 1921, on account of money unac-
counted for by ]. Kitty Smith, while acting as
Navy Agent at New Orleans, and for which judg.
ment was obtained in the District of Columbia in
1922 The Picayune saysa writ of sequesttation
has been granted to seize the deposes in the
Bank OF Louisiana, the State Bank of Louisiana
| the New Orleans Canal and Banking Company
and in the Mechanics and Traders Bank, made
in the name of John Chandler Smith and John
Kitty Smith, also for the seizure OF the shares OF
the capital stock held in their Names and all Other
property of theirs which may be found, and .ha
an injunction has been issued to prevent the sale
or transfer of the notes, stock, &c. during the
tendency of this suit. J. Chandler Smith beino
resident of Baltimore, the court has appointed
III. NJ. Reynolds his representative. The inter.
erst will increase the amount claimed to $780,
600.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

MARYLAND ToBAtco-'rhe stock,f Tobaecon the
Stats WAREHOUSES, ia Baltimore. onhe lat OF January
1881, 1857 Ids; inspected lat week 30 hds.;
SO 674 hds Exported snce Januar lst, Qorein and
coastwise) 81 1856 his Sock now inwarehousesiud on
shipboard 1853 hds To which iao be added DC hds.
SHIPPED from private stor, which wuld make 'h stock
l7.244 hds.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02

BARNUM's MUSEUM DESTROYED BY FIRE On the
evening OF the Both u, the large and magnificent
stone structure on the Of Seventh and Chestnut
streets Philadelphia, occupied by Barnum's Museum
and Theatrical Saloon, was discovered to be on fire.
and in slior tine the whole building was ia flames.
The fine collection OF curosities were all DESTROYED
and the structure, one of The finest IN the city, Il now
a mass Of smouldering ruins.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-02
JEFFERSON AND MADISON

Judge Slery, an old fashioned federaist, once
wrote as follows TO FRIEND during the war of 1872:
Jefferson is ITALIA thin, Of sallow Complexion,
with a fne, Intelligent eye. Dr. NJ introduced me
and we spent halt hour In which time he convers-
ed in an easy correct and pleasant style. His Ian
guage is peculiarly appropriate and his manner unaf-
Iected The negligence OF his dress surprised me-
He received us IN his SLIPPERS and wore old fashion,
ed clothes not in the order, Of the most ee-
giant kind; blue coat, white cashmere waistcoat
and corduroy breeches, constituted his dress Vir,
sinans have some pride in wearing simple habia-
ments. and willing their claim TO attention
upon their force OF mind, and suavity of manners -
The President is htte awkward in his first address,
but you are Immediately at ease in his presence His
manners are inviting, his voice flexible and distinct
He bears marks OF Intense thought and perseverance,
on his eountenance. His smile is engaging aud i'm
presses you with cheerful frankness.
confess he appears to me clear and intelligent
man, ready and discriminating, but more formed by
philosophical reflection than by rapid, enterprising,
overbearing genius. If he chooses he cannot fail 10
please. If he cannot awe he will not sink Into ne
glect. The current of his thought gentle and uni
form, unbroken by the torrent OF eoquence and I'M
ruthed by the iervor of vivid internal fame Take
this passing sketch and color it to your own fancy
Madison is an agreeable, modest and unassuming
man. OF short stature, and mild eounenance He con-
verses with ase;and seems well vfrsed in dplomacy
His mind seems TO be formed by that of jefferson
He has the reputation Of a well read scholar