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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
MIR. Buchanan.

If the action of primary meetings in counties and
subsequent resolutions in district conventions mean
anything or are entitled to any respect, they express
a preferenee-a first choice the part of the De-
mocracy of this State in favor of Mr.. Buchanan
And although we arc opposed to any peremptory in
structions to delegates any such irrevocable
committal of the State to one man would render
our support of any other good and true man who
may be nominated by the National Convention either
ungraeful to us or ungraeeful in ITSELF and have so
expressed our opinion before the meeting, both OF
our district and State conventions We are yet clear
y impressed with the conviction that the delegates
from this State owe it to their constituents to the
expressed will of their districts and countesto con-
sistency and good faith-to all honorable endeav
ors for the nomination of Mr.. Buchanan at Raiti
more Far be it from to desire or approve Of
such support as would imply opposition to othei
nrominent gentlemen. We want nothing in the
style of the defunet Democratic Review. We
want fair and honorable support to Mr., Buchanan
and that we have right to elaim. because ever,
county in the State that has said anything has 81
willed it. with only two exceptions, we believe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN SAMPsoN.--This being
County Court week in Sampson, We learn that
Democratic meeting was held in the court house in
Clinton and reso utions passed in favor of holding
Democratic County Convention for the purpose of
nominating county candidates, and recommending to
each Captains district the election of three dele
gates to such convention, TO be held at Clinton
the Sd Saturday in June. DIR. B. Stith of6ciated
as chairman of the meeting, and J. R. Beaman
and Thomas H. Holmes, Esqs, as secretaries.
The meeting was addressed by ]. G. Shepard,
Esq, of Fayetteville, and john L. Holmes and Robt.
Strange, Esqs., of Wilmington. An invitation to
address the convention. when it assemblies, ten
dered to, and accepted by MIR. Shepard.
Sd Person, Esq, of Wilmington, was strongly
recommended to the party of the district for Presi
Dental Elector
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

ANOTHER CUBA EXPEDITION on THE Taps The
~ y Express says:-Private letters from New Or
leans, from an authority likely to be we'll informed
papers relative to another Expedition for the Inva
sion OF Cuba, are by no means without foundation
be !" Lone Star Association the ayowed mission
OF which is. in the cant phrase of the day. to ez-
tend the area OF freedom, are said to be industrious
y at work, and arranging their plans, so to avoid
tne disasters encountered by previous Expeditions 10
Cuba, and with view of making the success of the
next invasion matter beyond doubt. Affiliated
societies are known to exist in other States. and it's
eeheyed that the amount of funds in their hands
raised by voluntary contribution is considerable
we have at present no further particulars but tho
letters before US referred to above, says: Before
many months pass away, you must not be at all sur,
prlsed to hear that the Star Spanged banner waves
yicteriously over the walls Of The Moro.n
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
Ths advantage OF being a Dog.

Should gentleman of convisial habits. or roman
tic disposition, take into bis wise head tomake his
lament to the moen such times, and In such I'M
earthly tones, to render sleep mere matter OF
moonshine to all within the reach of his voice, be
would soon be indicted as public nuisance-put
into the watch house or the Lunatic Asylum. and
otherwise cabined cribbed and confined. Butsbould
the offender only happen to be dog, he may make
night as hideous as he chooses-he may howl and
bark, and swear and pitch, and tare and rare with
perfect impuniiy. In the square wherein we try to
sleep. we will vouch for there being sir canine ami
mails serea of which make noise at one and the same
time. AS for the shrill treble composed of cater
wauling and mewing, we can bear that with chris
tian fortitude. There is some end to it. It seldom
lasts after two or three o'clock in the morning, for
which forbearance, the cats-both Thomas and
Chissy-have our most grateful thanks. We intend
to pass them the bottle the next time We get an
empty one and they within throw. But as for a
dog, he never gets tired stump orator at gander-
pullng--a country auctioneer selling -gon-
Millerite preacher before the supposed end of the
world all these, Jointly and severally, are nothing
to bowling dog We have known one to keep up
steady noise from ten at night to six in the morn
ing and then bis throat only measurably stop
ped by bone over which he growled. Weather
cloudy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

HARD SWEARING IN ERANcE-A most startling az
tice appeared in The Times il was list of the va-
Gus oahs taken by French statesmen and French OF.
heals from the time OF the last oath proposed by The
Presiden-oaths of all coors and all as seriously
we'd as the patches of har,equn's JACKIE, The Presi-
dent has, oil course. his notion of an oath-that
is of an oath sworn by himself When Chinaman
rs sworn he breaks saucer. When Louis Napo-
leon s'ssars, nothing is broken except The oath.
Punch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

MARsHBANK, CHR1sTY & Co.--The advertisement
of this firm of Machinists and Iron Founders, at
Port Deposit Md, will be found in our columns
this week We know little or nothing about their
business but we have been shown such letters from
the first men in the country. of their
high character and standing, and of their perfect
ability to complete anything they may undertake in
a prompt and satisfactory manner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

AccIDENT.-We regret to learn, that the Hon. Jas.
J. Mckay met with serious accident on Sunday
He was on his way to Raleigh to attend meeting
of the Executive Council. when he was thrown from
his carriage and severely though not dangerously
hurt about the forehead-FayetferiH Observer, 18Th
inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

sa~Col Fitzhenry Warren, Second Assistant
Postmaster General, and Chief of the Contract Of
fee, has resigned his post to take effect on the 18th
inst. Although rendered somewhat unpopular as
the agent of indiscriminate prescriptions in his
department, Col Warren was universally regarded
as the most efficient officer connected with the Post
Office.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

Mr. John S Thrasher, the American editor in Ha-
yana who was convicted of a connection with the
Lopez affair sent to Spain. and subsequently par
doned out by the Spanish Government, arrived at
New York on the 18th inst, in the Atlantic
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
Let Me Rest

He does well who does his best
Is he weary let him rest.
Brothers [ have done my best,
/ am weary-let me rest.
After toiling oft IN vain,
Bafied. yet to struggle fain;
After toiling long to gain,
Little good with uaickle pain
Let me rest-but lay me low,
Where the hedge-side roses blow;
Where the little daises grow.
When the winds Maying go;
Where the foot-path rusties plod;
Where the breeze bowed poplars nod
Where the old woods wor hip God
Where his pencil paints the sod;
Where the welded throstle sings;
Where the young bird tries his wings;
Where the wailing plover sings.
Near the runlet's rushy springs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

RSrThe Steamship Atlantic arrived at New York
on the 10th, with Liverpool dates to the 9Th inst
Some discussion had taken place in the British House
of Commons on the bill for the enrolment of the
militia. 1t was opposed by Golden and Bright, who
avowed preference for an increase in the Navy by
way of defence
The port of departure for the Steamers for A
merica is not to be changed from Holyhead. So the
Galway Steam Packet station is knocked the
head.
FRaEcE.-Ths Journal des Debats, (Paris,) is
strongly in favor of the American expedition to ia
pam and says it is the realization of the dream of
Christopher Columbus.
The Paris papers state that refusals to take the
oath of allegiance to the Constitution and the Pres
dent, are more numerous than were expected. Sew
eral members Of the Councils General had refused,
and some members of the Tribunal of Commerce
had been suspended in consequence of their refusal
to take the oath.
There is perceptible change in the prices of cot
ton, but some greater animation in the market.
There is very slight decline in the price of bread
stuffs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

BeE@The Steamship Sierra Nevada arrived at N.
York the 18th, with $50 passengers and $780,
600 in gold. Her California dates to the 18th,
later than those by the Illinois. Nothing of in
tereSt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

New PosT OFFIcEs.-The following Offices have
been established in N Carolina for the week ending
the 9Th of May Willard, Wayne county, Sanders
P. Cox, P. NJ; Savannah, Macon county, w. Nj.
latham. p. Nj.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

p5rThe Steamship Daniel Webster arrived at N.
York on the 10th. with California advces to April
10th, and $4,000 We fad no news of eny gener-
al interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

Gov. Reid has appointed Judge Baily TO hold the
ira Term Of Wake Superior Court, in July next and
Judge Dick 10 hold the extra Term for Bu ncombe the
last Monday in this month
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
R. X Bryan, }
WIN. H. BAILEY, Secretaries.
JOSEPH MASTEX.

The steamship Isabel arrived at Charleston on
the morning of the 18th inst, with Havana dates
to the 18th. She brings news of interest. The
most important items of the markets will be found
under our Commercial head.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
Arrival of the Great Britain.

New ioRK, May 1.-THE steamship Great Bri-
tain. which sailed from Liverpool on the same day
as the Canada, May l, arrived at her wharf at
to-day with over 100 passengers. She of course
brings no later news
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

b5-The steamship Illinois arrived at New York
on tine 18th, with 800 passengers and million and
a half of gold She brings San Francisco dates up
to the 18th of April.
There is little of interest in the California
Business was improving throughout the State.
The fugitive slave bill--that is. the bill providing
for the return of slaves who had been brought to the
territory before the adoption of the State Constitu-
tion-has passed both branches of the State Legis-
lature.
The clipper ship Invincible at San Francisco from
New York made the passage from Rio in 81 days
She sailed 406 miles in one day.
A Geographic line about being erected be-
tween San Francisco and Marysville.
piece of pure gold, weighing BOG ounces, was
found near Sonora.
Two men, charged with theft, were taken from
the authorities of Coloma by mob and hanged
The papers contain notices of several other of
mob violence.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

KNOCKED INTO A Cooked HAT-The Wing party
is essentially knocked into cooked hat since its
only hope is in the cooked hat and feathers of mil
itary chieftain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

ssS>Th increase of the slave population in ten
years is at the rate of 50 per cent. That of the
whole population 80 81 per cent
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
Cane HafTcr0k.

Tho Philadelphia correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says that :: Messrs. Merrick g. Son are con-
structing for the government curious structure, in
the shape of an iron boat which is to be moored off
Cape Hatteras, and sustain bell which the motion
of the will to ring, and in that way give
notice to the mariners approaching that coast du-
ring the fogs that frequently occur of their proximi
ty to danger" Something of the kind has long been
needed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

VfRGINIA--It is now ascertained that large ma
jority of the Virginia delegation to the Baltimore
Convention are Buchanan men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

Ba~We believe that we have published the fol-
lowing little piece of poetry before and perhaps not
very long ago but we have not anything rs
sincerely beautiful since, and therefore publish
again:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

A man on getting out of New York omnibus
few days ago. made Of two of knees as han
listers to steady himself at which the ladies took of
fence, and of them cried aloud "a perfect
age" True" said wag inside, he belongs TO
the PG.c Knee tribe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

of the a. Homestead BILL We nothing about
what the party vote on this bill may have BEEN
When we disapprove of anything, both upon princi-
pie and in practice, to say so--and we most
heartily thoroughly and utterly disapprove of this
affair agrarian, sOcalistic, and destructive in its
tendencies and we have no hesitation in saying SO.
This granting of bonuses--this voting away of the
public property or the public funds. to everybody
and for everything ought to be decried and execra
, ted by every who is willing to work for what
he gets, and to turn pauper neither to Uncle Sam
nor anybody else.
The Herald of last Wednesday asks US why the
Democratic members from this State did not vote
upon the bill Perhaps they felt that ii must pass
al any rate, and got disheartcned knowing the use
lessness of their oppositionor there may have been
hundred either good and sufficient for their
absence which if known would satisfy the edi-
tor of the Herald But for ourselves EN-.
phatically answer that would have voted against
the bill from until the day of Judgement if only
for the pleasure of saying No.
Congress has been busy granting bounty lands to
soldiers rewards for services but how these can
be regarded as rewards where every body can claim
the same we are unable to see. The land warrants
for l60 acres worth, presume about $3.50
ny not give every Douy thaC chooses " 90 W 'ne
Western States $3.50 at once?
If the object is to fill up the public lands with &C.
tual settlers. think it very poor plan. The bo-
ma file Industrious settler, who is willing to live FIVE
years upon land and improve it; and who has the
energy and character to be worth anything to the
community, will hardly be prevented by the pay
mcnt of the legal price. What man pays for, he
values as his own-his own earnings and just dues
and he feels pride of character in the possession Of
it that no land stealing speculation can invest him
with At any rate, the great majority who are at
tracted by this bill to enter quarter section of land
will simply squat on it while, and move off Those
who will remain permanently, and actually improve
the land would have done without the bride o
160 acres being held out to them and without being
brought in contact with the squatter class
There is no way of demoralizing any class or in
terest so certainly starting it with gratuties.
Prosperity and usefulness the growth of indus
try and self-dependence--not of government boun
ties and land plundering and if this system goe
on, although its injustice will show most strongly
the old States. yet its ruinous effects will ultmate
be felt most severely by those new States and Ter
ritores, wherein the practical operations of Ian
stealing will be carried on.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF n. c., /. o. O. F.-This
body held its annual session in this town last week
The business was unimportant.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing
year Julius Wilcox, Of Warrenton, Grand Pa
trtarch VIM. H. Clark, of Elizabeth City, Grand
High Priest Jas. E. Norris of Newbern, Grand Sc
Nor Warden; j. B. Newly of Fayetteville. Grand
Scribe Arch'd A. T. Smith, of Fayetteville, Grand
Treasurer David Parish, of Warrenton, Grand Ju-
nior Warden Thos H. Hardenbergh af Washing
ton, Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge Of
the United States; VIM. c. Howard, of Wilmington,
Grand Sentinel.
There are ten subordinate Encampments in the
State.-Heraid, 18Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

The Arkansas Democratic State Convention met
at Little Rock on the 81 inst, and appointed Presi-
Dental Electors and delegates to the State
in the Baltimore Convention resolution was
passed expressing the preference of the State for
Stephen A. Douglas. of Illinois, or James Buchanan,
of Pennsylvania, and instructng the delegates to
cast the vote of the State in the Baltimore Conven-
ton for Gideon J. Pillow, of Tennessee, for Vice
President
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

U. S. SENAToR.-W. F. DeSassure, Esq. lead
ing member of the Bar in Columbia, has been sp-
pointed by Gov. Means as U. S, Senator for South
Carolina, in place of the Hon R. B. Rhett, resigned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

Acc1DENr.-We learn that on Saturday last
while VIM H. Washington. Esq, was on his way tc
Goldsboro to attend Wayne County Court, which is
in session this week. he got thrown from his carriage
and sustained some injuries, which are pleased
to learn. are not regarded as serious.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

Lola MonteZ Wrote from Albany TO her friend Plck "
in New York :''l will never stop at a Temperance
Houes' again. 1t contains nothing but bed-bugs and
Bibles"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

UNcoNsr1TUT1oNAL.-Th New York Court of APP
peals the Court of the highest jurisdiction in that
State, has decided against the constituonality of
the bill passed by the last session of the New York
Legislature authorizing loan of nine millions for
the enlargement of the Erie Canal The bill was
passed by Wing majority against the constitution
al scruples of Democratic minority. This deci-
sion knocks contracts and contractors into cooked
hat,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

SIN saying this circumstance has escaped notice been
forgotten it only meant that the importance of the
sn giving unattended and unprecedented Importance
open Convention has been overlooked seems
reference having been made it. that the great fact
Mr. Rayners having unwlingy given birth to object
that he detes has escaped notice and this lit
scrap refresh the of members and others
upon it. Mr. Rayner would have raised the storm,
would spend its violence upon the devoted
head his party tended in its actual progress
rupturing all that is dear to him politically in his
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

a9~Tt is now settled point that the japanese are
/" the rest of mankind" to which President Taylor
SO feelingly alluded in his celebrated message.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21
Democratic state Co.ve.,,on, !,

On Friday the 18th inst his Exeellency, David
S. Reid, was nominated by reclamation the Dem
ocratic candidate for reelection the Office of Gov
ernor of the State. The Executive Committee
upon which devolved the duty of appointing an
Elector for the State at large, etc, unanimous
ly rendered that appointment to the Hon. James
c. Dobhin, of Fayetteville. by whom we are hap
ny to learn that il has been accepted. Two as
sistant Electors for each District also appoint
ed But since we have given the proceedings in full
it is unnecessary for to do than express our
approval of their tenor and to vouch for their being
the right thing. Good old conservative Democratic
resolutions progressive, yet agraran to the
South. yet not sectional in their patriotism.
We are pleased to know that the very best feeling
prevailed and, citizens of the Cape Fear District
still farther pleased to and appreciate the
courtesy and consideration extended to the delegates
from our section. out of whom chosen the Pre-
sident of the Convention, of the delegates at
large and the State Elector. We really anticipate
the election of Gov. Reid by larger majority than
that which he received two years ago.
The resolutions of the Convention we feel certain
will meet hearty response from the Democratic
party, and we sincerely believe from the people at
large. We have opposed the making of false issue
upon State matters allowing our opponents to
escape from the odium of their opposition to Equal
Suffrage; under the smoke amid the noise and
confusion Of the Convention question. We mean to
press Democratic measure combatted by the Raj
cigh Clique, yet sustained by the people, and passed
by two-ffths of the last Legislature; and we mean
to press it q successful issue and speedy adop
ton. We have said so some time since, and We are
proud to that the 7th resolution of the series
bodies the views upon this subject, enunciatcd a
week or two since in article headed " No False
Issue"
The speech of the President, D. K McRae, Esq,
is worthy of notice as being conceived in good taste
and moderation. and couched in chaste and appro-
pirate language. For the future success ofthe De-
mocracy, there be few no doubts. since har-
mony and good feeling secured, temporary va
frances reconciled. and position taken upon the
questions of the day which meets the views of the
party while it secures the confidence of the people
We seldom over-confdent of anything but new
erheless feel an assured belief that nothing but
some grand mistake-some fatal apathy upon
own part can render success doubtful, prevent
triumph for the cause of constitutional amendment
and well-rcgulated progress in this State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-21

the ruling idea of ruling Wings; but that Mr.. Ray
ner, as the representative of the great Central
Clique, was deadly hostile to Free Suffrage and
lodged behind the Convention stratagem, as to
stave off and kill the favorite and formidable
measure.
Mr. Rayner twitted again and again upon
his candor in bringing forward the bill for open
Convention but he preserved logged and digni-
fed silence upon all questions put to him by Demo-
Gratis on the subject. He mcuer uoted for an open
Convention, nor for any Convention of the people
He could not be brought to say he would vote for
anything of the kind But while the Democrats
who were not p"ivy to the Rosicrusian proceedings
of the Clique, most beautifully and egregious-
ly deluded by Mr.. Rayner. They were sensitively
alive to the least thing promising change, radical
| and revolutionary. in the Constitution and they
seized the idea with the avidity of halfstarved
man who has got hold of steak and fxins, and with
the relish of an epeure.
| Since that time. MIR. Rayner the Raleigh Clique,
and Eastern Wings generally, have dropped the
open Convention with as much promptness as Pat
rick ORourk's monkey did the coal of fire he was
| going to burn the cats whiskers with !; but not SO
the Western Wings: they hold on to it, and ,rll
hold to it. until it kills their party dead there
will not be mourner left to lament its fate, until
there be an influence in the State powerful enough
to get Convention that will overthrow the present
Constitution and destroy every conservative feature
| that distinguishes it.
| Let Eastern Wings beware. MAC.
| Ne4r Hgnoyer C0unIu NJ C. MnD 10th