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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
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Public Education in this country into two err
rors which very disastrous in their practical eff
feet. The first is, too many pupils to teacher and
the second is very similar-too many studies for q
pupil. Both fatal to thorough of in
struction far as it depends the teacher. At
tention and thought the qualities youth wants
to bring his intellect, with the focal concentration of
lens, on the subject before It. This attention and
thought will not be present unless the teacher
give time enough to the pupil to interest," impress,
and lead on his mind nor can thought be concen-
trated when aged in half dozen things at once
Most of the Schools of the present day have from
thirty to forty pupils to teacher. Suppose it thir
ty and there just twelve minutes per day for the
teacher to spend on each pupil Is twelve minutes
per day time enough really to instruct and invigo
rate the pupil
The multiplication of studies grows out of the pro-
gress of knowledge. But since it is certain that we
cannot learn everything, had not better learn
something we'll at least had not better discipline
the young with the study of some real learn
ing Young ladies' in this respect, seem to fare the
worst of all pupils. They generally taken from
/ the Academy or Seminary when young men are lust
beginning their education. Of course, their of
knowledge must be made to run with great velocity.
Less than ten dozen studies at once would not
+ finish their education enough. AS Miss
A. or Miss B gets into her teens, then her mind is
put on galloping pace, and the roll of subje
! from Grammar and French up to Metaphysics and
Astronomy, is called over each day. Then, to back
all these there Botany, Anatomy, Physiology.
/ Music, Harp, Pianos and Guitars, until the young
woman is sent forth into the world omnium gath
eru of all things This is true of boys schools al
so, and the necessary result is most superficial ed
ucation.
Many youths live through this vapory system Of
intellectual life and live to be men of mind and in
fuence. Such men, however, more to their ma
tive strength and energy than they do to this mode
of education.
Many things have been said this subject of late
but in my opinion the remedy lies with the parents
They must learn to value education as an article O
the greatest necessity and utility. They must mex
be willing to pay for it in the same proportion a
they would any other necessary of life and then the
must demand solid, substantial article and not
pretence and cheat
These remarks apply as much and more to privat
than to the public schools. Indeed, they apply t.
all the education of this country. except few selec
colleges and academies, where they have both tn
and will to perfect and carry out sound sys
tenn. We hope that time and good sense may RENE
dy the evils of our instruction. A FARMER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
The Tchuantepec Treaty.

1t is known that years since grant was
made by the executive of Mexico tc an American
company to construct rail road across the Isthmus
of Tehauntepec 1t would seem that this grant was
not final, since it requires to give validity the con-
frmaton Of the Mexican Congress. An arrival at
New Orleans on the Both, brings the that the
bill for this purpose had been rejected by one vote.
There is no certainty however.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
South Carolina State Convention.

This body the members of which were elected du-
ring the height of the excitement last year. and a
majority of them as immediate secession men, has
adjourned after passing resolutions affirming the
right of secession but denying the expedency of it's
Immediate exercise. The changed position of things
in the State has, no doubt, led them 10 this conclu-
sion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

there. 1t would seem that some member of that eel
ebrated band must rule the Wing party and bear
their banner, and why not Mr.. Kerr as well as Mr..
Manly! The veterans say of raw recruit that he
will make very good food for powder, and We pre-
MIR. Kerr will do as we'll to be defeated as any
body else. He is very good speaker. Hurrah the
Campbells have come
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

It will be observed that there is decrease in the
ports of New York and Boston, and slight increase
in those of Philadel phia, Baltimore, and New Or
leans. The greatest proportionate increase is in
San Francisco The inland ports generally exhibit
very large increase
will be from the above that if the direct mpora-
tions at this port yet SMALL they rapidly nereas
ing.-[ED. JOURNAL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
United States Funds.

From the Treasurer's statement it appears that
the nett amount of money remaining in the different
United States Repositories and subject to draft on
the Goth ult S13, ,468 Is. In the Deposito-
ry at Wilmington, gross amount S8;S77 59-nett
amount subject to draft $4,000 81.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Bank of Cane Fear.

The election for Directors OF the Bank of Cape
Fear, at the Bank Building last Monday, resulted in
the choice of the former Board-the same gentle
men as before being chosen both on the part of the
State and of the individual Stockholders.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Great Storm and Loss of Life-Supposcd Traces n
the Steamer President.

HALIFAX, April 30.--Accounts from Newfound.
land state that the Goth inst, great gale ragged
along the coast, in which about City sailing vessels
with crews were lost.
Advces from Bermuda by the 23d report that a
large figure head, supposed to have belonged to the
steamer President, had been washed ashore at Grcna
da Barbados.
The fever at Demarara was abating
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
[From the Washington Union.l
The Democratic State Convention ofIIlInols-Unani
nous Nomination o Senator Douglas,

The Democratic State Convention ofIIlInols-Unani-
nous Nomination of Senator Douglas.
We copy in another column, from the Illinois State
Register, the central Democratic organ of the State
the nominations made by this body. The resolutions
not furnished TO the Register in time for publica
ton in the sheet from which we copy. We shall
transfer them 10 our columns soon they appear
Meantime, we lay before readers the following
tracts from the comments of the State Register upon
the proceedings of the convention:
"The country will rejoice at the stand taken by the
convention on the subject of the Compromise. 1t re-
ceived full, unqualified, and cordial endorsement.
Let no man hereafter say that the democracy of ILL
nols unsound on this question. Abol,ionism and
kindred hereses have received The stamp of reprobaon
and henceforth they will be confined 10 the factions
that gave them birth. AS a ptrty, we stand on the
Baltimore PLATFORM and have repudated forever the
narrow and lllibeal views which demagogues sought
TO fost upon creed Henceforih our standard will
flo It IN The breeze, pure and unsued, procaiming
devoted attachment 10 the Union, and an abiding hos.
tlty 10 everything calculated to disturb It's integrity
"Upon this action of the convention we consratu.
late the democracy of the State 1t is due ourselves
and TO friends in other quarters of the Union and
we may now point TO the record, which removes all
doubt, if any such existed of the position of the Hi
noIs democracy upon this question.
"The unanimous endorsement OF STEPHEN A
! DOUGLAS candidate for the presidency is not less
honorable TO Illinois than to the distinguished states
man who thus stands recommended by the accamaiion
OF sovereign State and should he he selected as TIT
standard bearer Of the party of the Union we confident
~ hope for majorty of fifty thousand TO be rolled Vi
IN his favor. Whoever may be nominated will receiv
the cordial support of the party bnt no man can com
pete with Stephen A. Douglas in Illinois, His talent
and patriotism have won him 10 the last
"Onee more we say, that the action of the conven
sion ought to be regarded and it doubtless will be-
satisfactory. The will OF the party has prevailed
and The ides OF November will show that it is III
will of the people Let no one falter. With such
ticket, every democrat 60 into the contest with
zeal and ardor, with such All unfaering hope of sue
cess. will insure victory equal to The most SIGMA
that the Illinois democracy have ever achieved. There
fore, let every who values the supremacy of de
mocratc principles buckle on his armor, and do hi
almost 10 insure result so much to be desired.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

The following statement will show the amounts Of
revenue from Customs, collected at forty three of
the principal ports Of the United States from the st
of july 1851 to the 3lst March, 1852, and the COM
parson with that of the corresponding period of the
wear s4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

IMPROVED LocoMorIvEs-Two large and nowe,f,l
locomotives. with seven feet driving wheels, are
now being constructed al the machine shops of the
Reading Railroad Company, alter plans by Mr. Mill.
holland, (ormery of Bal.imore) and under his mme.
date superintendent. They will embrace his new
and important Improvement for burning anthracite
coal II Is expected they will run the train through
from Poitsve to Philadelphia in 81 10 81 hours, in
Guiding steppages, which will be an average speed o
nearly 36 miles an hour. L'assa1s - :
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Hon. Henry Clay.

We regret to learn from the Baltimore and Wash
ington City papers that no hope is entertained of
Mr.. Clay's recovery. He is gradually sinking, and
becoming perceptibly feeble every day: His
physicians do not think he survive many weeks.
Indeed his dissolution may be looked for at any time
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
comm,ssinners nf Nnyicntion.

AT the election last Monday, the former Commission
ers of Navigation: James Cassidey, John Walker
VIM. C. Bettencourt, VIM. n Peden and James An
derson, Esqs, were chosen for the ensuing year
There was no opposition.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Henry CLAW.
The Richmond Republican saws ::

The Richmond Republican says:
We met a few days ago with an old gentleman
from Hanover, of the age with Henry Clay,
and who was raised within four miles of Mr. Claws
parental residence. They were also school mates
together. The old gentleman said that Henry
of the best boys he ever knew; that
he never had quarrel with a schoolmate and
quiet gentlemanly lad--not very smart
at marbles but good deal of the schoomaster him
SELF at arithmetic, &c. On being told by gentle
man present that he ought to 90 to Washington and
see MIR, Clay, the veteran replied that he wouldn't
go to Washington to the greatest man that was
ever created We could but contrast the natural
simplicity, independence and dignity of this old
Virginia farmer with the servile and man worship
ping spirits which exults in prosecuting with its OBJ
sequous attentions every distinguished parsonage of
native or foreign growth.
1t was suggestive of useful reflection too that this
old patriarch thought and spoke of Henry Clay, not
as the splendid statesman and orator whose nfu
ence has been felt throughout world and whose
name is indelibly stamped upon the history of his
country but as the good and kindly youth whose fine
moral qualities commanded the respect and affection
of his schoomates 1t is the moral characteristics
OF Henry Clay far than even his genius, which
has won for him through his public life such enthu-
slastic and devoted friendship which reflects the
rays OF his setting sun with purer and more gen.
tie lustre than it hailed his mid day glores 1t is
these traits which he himself will most prize be
descends into the tomb and which are more vau-
able than talents and learning before that tribunal
Whtch ulspenses It's rewards and punlshments accor
ding to the virtues of the heart and not the gifts Of
the mind
WOODEN NUTMEGs OUTDoNE.-The Paris correspon.
dent OF the National lntegencer gives laugh
able Information. II appears that the Fench have
learned to make counterfeit coffee berries OF worthless
E Hour. The paste or dough is, by means of moulds
skiuy prepared made 10 assume the shape OF grains
OF coffee. whether OF Mocha Bourbon Martinique,
10 suit the tastes of buyers. The artificial grain is then
bakei TIL ii takes the color of pached coffee. and
tailed as such, with great profit in the grocery stores
The practice. very general in France, OF buying from
the grocers coffee ready parched, facilitates this mode
OF Justification, otherwise impossible. ~@s
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

Ba~The Commercial of Tuesday last, comes out
for separate Fillmore and Graham ticket, in the
event of Gen. SCOTS nomination by the Wing Ma
tional Convention Gen. Scott, that paper says,
not carry North Carolina let him be nominated by
whom be may, and this is the opinion Of the most
intelligent and disinteresed Wings, who have neh-
faith in his principles his antecedents, his
socatons We shall see what we shall see; but we
must confess, that We have some doubts about the
extent to which the assertions of the Commercial will
be borne out The Democrats will have fair chance
for the State, no matter who may be the candidate
OF the opposing paryas against Scott they are GER
tain of success still we feel confident that even Gen
Scott would poll very nearly his party strength
Party ties and associations cannot be severed in a
day-even although all reason for them has ceased
to exist Apart from all this some attempt will be
made to patch up sort of shingle platform
for Gen. Scott, with which to humbug, if not fully
to satisfy, the Southern members of his party.
BG~Gen. Houstons friends are beginning to pres:
his claims as candidate for the Presidency Gen
SCOTS friends are confident of his nomination by
the Wing Convention, although it is said that the
| friends of Mr.. Webster will now support Mr.. Fill
more. So we go.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

Nry-It is rumored that Mr.. Mangum is about 10 re-
ply 10 the address issued by the Southern Wing mem,
bers Gen. Scott is the only who can do that
ii be is to speak for himself, MIR. Mangum's speaking
will not add TO him; if be is not 10 speak for himself,
Mr.. Mangum might well hold his tongue, it will do
M rood
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Terrible Tragedy at Danviile, Ky.

A bloody street encounter occurred at Danville,
Ky, few days ago, between DIR. Frank Cowan, and
two brothers named Shelby in consequence of an
anonymous letter received by Miss Shelby, alleged
to have been written by Cowan, Each of the par
ties had pistols Cowan first received ball through
the feshy part of the leg from five barrel revol-
yer, fred by Joseph Shelby, and then fred three
times at Shelby, the last taking effect in the neck,
the ball passing entirely through, and falling down
in his shirt bosom. Shelby staggered in store
where his brother Alfred was and fell dead The
latter then seized bowe-knife advanced on Cowan,
and threw it at him without effect. Cowan then
pursued Alfred with bowie-knife in hand when
several persons interfered and further harm was
done. The parties are all young men.
bg~ The London Leader draws an instructive lesson
from the conduct of the brave who lost their lives
in the Birkenhead. 1t says:
1--WE do not doubt that country is the stronger and
the happier, which is peoped by souls that can face
death and not be corrupted. This great example will
sustain many in the face of danger, and the de-
votion of the glorious six hundred will be the means
of saving mutudes through that same virtue of dis
cpne TO which these men have testified by their
gnaon. 1t is in trials of action, in familiarity with
danger, that these qualities come out Calamity is
truly the opportunity which tests the stuff of our kind
And fails not. In towns, amid shltty doct1 ines
and one-s'ded economics have grown selfish, cor
rupt and crOchety; rulers cannot face fTo,rn,
and finch al the hare idea of offending hroned ruff
fan our leading politicians teach @lf-nterest the
superior substitute for patriotism; but in the far
gons OF action and peril, ranging in the wide fields of
colonial enterprise, pursuing science in the icy deserts
of the north, lost helpless amid The waters of the
ocean, the metal of is tried and its temper is
found true. The four hundred who persisted thus, in
dignity undaunted and unconquerabe, proclaim 10 the
world, and to US at home-who too doubtful amid
the n,rigues and corruptions, amid the shallow Pc
dan,ries and selfish tmidities of our ces-that the
staple of our race is still unspolled, that calamity can
but sumbering strength, and that despair
deep and solemn but strong and hopeful TO that go-
rious six hundred-5oth to those that perish in their
seadfast chvalry, and to those that mastering de-
struction have borne us the tale"
The Birkenhead British steamer, with troops
board, which a reef the of Africa
and parted and sunk before than $50 of the 600 souls
board could be saved by the boats The troops remained
at their posts till the very last moment and their fate
with caimnes and determination The catastrophe took
place some two or three months since-[JoURNAL.l
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Sale of Real Estate.

The property advertised for sale on Saturday last
by A. V. w. Hewlett, sold on that day by West
& Hewlett, auctioneers, and purchased by Patrick
Murphy, ESQ, for the sum of $3.50.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
NEW-YoRK. MaroI

The Crescent City with California mails to tho
9Th ult., arrived at her wharfin this port to-day
She brings TWO MILLIONS OF GOLD on freight, and
one hundred thousand in the hands of passeneerS
The floods had entirely subsidized in California and
business was rapidly improving.
The product of the mines is immense beyond all
former example.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Arrival of the steame, United stntcs.

New York. April 30.-The steamer United States
from New Orleans, arrived here this morning in five
days and twenty-three hours, the shortest passage
on record.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

Rss~Summer has commenced in real earnest
Saturday and Sunday last were pretty warm-hot
as usual in the month of June. Our gardens suf
farinp for rain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Shock of an EnrthUuake.

RALEIGH, n. c., April ga severe shoc!, of an
earthquake was felt here to-day, shaking violently
the doors and windows, and causing quite an excite
ment througho town
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Congress.

=. " AsHINGTUN, MAY I,
The Senate was not in session to day
The House was occupied with the consideration NJ
private bills.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

FOUND DEAD.-Mr. James Mitchell. an elderly
man and an inmate of the Poor House Of this coun-
ty. was found dead on Friday the Odd ult., on the
road leading from this place to the Poor House. A
Coroner's Inquest held over the body. and YER
dict rendered of death from exposure
FaYetteuWe CqroIinian
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
Music.

Mr.. Louis H. Webb, Front Street below Market,
has laid on our table three pieces of Piano Music
The Temptation Polka by Theod La Hache--
They Sleep in the Dust" by George F. Root, and
Music arranged for the Piano from themes taken
from Donzettis comic opera of Don Pasquale, by
VIM. Vincent Wallace. These pieces are published
in very handsome style, by VIM. Hall & Son, 239,
Broadway, and are, doubt, good in their way,
though decidedly worse than Greek to us. We
would undertake to decipher the Inscriptions
the Written Mountains" read all the debates in
Congress, penetrate the mystery Of the ancient
Etruscan, as attempt 10 read line of those odd
shaped qurlicues which are the symbols of musical
expression-of linked sweetness long drawn out y
like candy pulling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

Rsg~The Steamship Pacific, arrived at New York
the lst, with Liverpool dates of the 2lst ult The
British Parliament had re-assembled the Goth,
but nothing of interest had been done. The Court
of Exchequer had decided against the claim of AL
derman Solomons, Jew. to seat in Parliament,
as of the members from London, thus settling
the question that none but Christians eligible
Rosas arrived at Queenstown on the 18th.
The French Budget shows deficiency of forty
millions of francs French political exes are here
after to be sent to England or Spain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07

Political ONDITs.-It is said Mr. ATangum will
publish an address in reply to his southern colleagues
IN Congress; and that General Scott will shortly
publish letter declaring in favor of all the compro.
mise measures including the fucitire slave law
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-05-07
The Farmers Journal,

We have received the second number of g The
Farmers Journal" published at Bath, Beaufort CO.,
by John F. Tompkins, NJ. D., editor and proprietor.
1t is neatly printed monthly periodical containing
thirty two large octave pages in each number we'll
filled with editorial matter or original communica-
TONS and is offered at helow price of one dollar per
ton of North Carolina farmers, who would benefit
themselves, at the same time that they would con-
tribute to build up home journal of agricultural
information.
R9HIt is reported that the Governor of the State
of South Carolina has appointed the Hon. 2 Rich
ardson to the seat in the United States SenaFe,
dered vacant by the resignation of the Hon. Barn
well Rhett
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-08-05
GROCERIES,,
At Wholesale and Retail.

an Roberts Street, Saint Paul. next door to the
~ Worlds Fair. The subscribers, believing that
Goods be sold in Saint Paul, wholesale, cheap
as they be sold at any place above ST. Louis, have
opened large stock of
GROCERIES,,
OF the best descrp for family use, which they will
sell for cash at very small profit by retail and b.
wholesale at prices such will warrant all retail deal
in Minnesota to buy goods their store. Among
the leading articles which shall offer, will be, (be-
sides every other kind of goods usually found in large
Grocery Establishment, whether here enumerated or
not,) the following
Flour, Of various brands Sugar and Molasses all
kinds Coffee, Tea, TobaCc and Salt; Salt Fish, Oys-
tiers, Sardnes, ETC.; Butter, Cheese, Lard and Oil
LlQCORS-such as Brandy, Wine, Gin, Whiskey,
Champagne
PROVlSiONS-consistins Of Pork, Hams, Bacon,
Dried Fruit, etc.
Patent Buckets Glass, Nails, Putty, Shot, Matches,
Candles, Soap, Brushes, Brooms and great variety OF
other goods. REY a. FARMER.
st. Paul, October 9, 1851. 25-tf