Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-01-21
letter from the Editor.
WASHINGTON CITY. J.

Last evening about six CLOCK, we, thal IS 10 say
Gen Alexander McRae, VIM. c. Bettencourt Esq
and myself, arrived here via Baltimore having
come the Bay route. very pleasant one in line wealth
err but unfortunately for us, it began to blow in the
middle of the night, (Saturday,) and was pretty
rough: and will venture to say, from my own ex-
percnce that seasickness is fun. There is
sort of hypocrisy among steamboat passengers-each
human gritting his teeth, and swearing that he is
not in the least sick-not he certainly notify no
means-and then stepping off to quiet place to
cast up accounts. From this sin am free-1 ac-
knowledge the corn like cbristian-lay fiat on my
back and suffer for my sins with melancholy re-
signation that is perfectly edifying
Of course have not yet been able to find out much
about matters and things, having received but one
distinct impression and that is of cold-intensc
cold-ic frcezing-almost cutting your nose off
Its VERY severe" and there has been snow about.
The City is crowded to death, more than have
ever seen it, and it is very hard to get accommoda
tons What it will be about Inauguration times
may be conceived, but not described.
The present terribly cold weather is very unfa-
vorable for MIR. King. During its prevalence, he
cannot travel. even to go to Havana and the mel
anchoy impression becomes almost irresistible, that
to sec any company but the most intimate friends.
Thomas l. Fason, Esq, learn, is here, and
old Sampson county friend of Mr.. Kings, may per-
haps see him. | cannot say have not Mr..
FasOn.
MIR. Badgers confirmation is in statu ono, with
many doubts hanging over it. You will have
by the papers that the bar and people Of the South
western circuit for which MIR. Badger has been
the appointment of gentleman not residing in it
aus a slight to those who do. | should not be
prised to hear of his rejection One thing is certain
though-the Senators have far contrived to keep
their secrets upon the subject, and everything is
surmise.
81 meeting of the Stockholders OF the Cape
Fear and Deep River Navigation Company was held
in this place, 18th inst Dr. F. j. Hill was called TO
the chair and j. Jackson appointed secretary. Col.
WIN. B. Thompson, rendered his resignation
smiling Engineer Of the company, which was accepted
After the adoption of some resolutions the convention
adjourned to again at The Court house next day. al
half past o'clock A. NJ. A meeting will also be
held at the place, al half past o'clock, r. m.
BS~Press of business prevented US from attending
the meetings held at the Court House Tuesday, in
behalf of the Cape Fear and Deep River Improve
mcnt. A friend has furnished us with fe items:
Addresses, severay, by Col. Thompson, in
PLANTATION Of the state of the work by John II.
IIaughton relative to the past operations of the Pres
ident and Board of Directors; by Robert f. Ryes,
(proxy for the State in relation to the feasibility
and Importance of the scheme, and by Hugh Wad-
dell, Esqr. MIR. Waddell reviewed the great bene-
fits to flow from this work, and portrayed with great
elOquence and clearness the various resources naval
agricultural and mineral to be developed by it. Sub
scriptions between nine and ten thousand dollars
were taken by our citizens.
The WEATHER.-I may be as we'll in the dearth
of news to inform distant readers that we have
had delightful weather since Sunday last. Cold
frosty nights biting keen mornings, with beautiful
sunshine during the day. Who can't enjoy such
weather
RaF~The Wilmington and Manchester Rail Road
has been connected by means of four horse coaches
sufficient, it is said, to accommodate about fifty pas
sengerS comfortably. The train leaves every night
the arrival of the o'clock express train from
Weldon. AS yet no mail has been placed upon the
Manchester Road. We hope it will not be long be-
fore arrangements will be made, whereby friends
on said line will be furnished with daily mail from
this place.
DISTRICT CoURr CLERK.-Mr. A. A. BRowN of
this town, has been appointed Clerk of the District
Court, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Col WIN E. ANDERSON. the former incumbent.
DIsCoNTINUED.-We regret 10 see that the semi
weekly Republican and Patriot, published at Colds
boro, has been discontinued for the want of patron.
age 10 sustain il. The paper will hereafter be issued
but once week under the title as heretofore.
DEATH OF SENARoR UPHAM-Senator Upham, OF
Vermont, died at his lodgings in Washington City, on
the 18th inst, of variooid, after days sickness
His wife arrived from Vermont few days since Hi:
remains will be invaulted in the Congressional Gem
etery and in day or iNo will be removed to Vermont
The customary eulogies and adjournment of Congess
took place on the announcement of his death.
Congress.
The Senate on the l4th in Executive Session con
frmed the nomination OF Silas H. Hodges as Commits
hioner of Patents. Mr.. Badgers nomination was cal
led up and partially acted upon, when the announce
ment Of Mr. Upham's death arrested proceedings
The impression gains ground that final action will nc
be had upon the nomination till after the lst of March
@3-Elerhert, Democratic candidate for Governor i
Louisiana, has majority of about 1000 in The State
The Democrats will have majority OF probably ,
in the Legislature on joint ballot
WRECK SALE.-The hull cargo and materials {
the British Ship Marhicness of Bute recently stran
ded on Bear Inlet, were sold at public auction,
tins place, on Saturday last The total sales amonr