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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23


Under this head we find an article in the Balti-
mole Clipper of the 2Oth-a paper with leanings by
no means Democratic, but generally the very oppo-
site-which is plain spoken and straight forward
in its tone, that We copy it, and commend its re.
marks to the attention Of our Wing friends
OPPOSITION TO THE ADMINISTRATION. Such indi
cations of disaffection as have appeared the De-
mocratic ranks in Congress toward the Administration
are regarded by certain Wing writers with great gee
and rejoicing but upon what grounds we are not
able to determine. We have observed narrowly the
conduct of the present Administration and totally
without any preconceiy ed bias in lis favor and. ii
true that we have observed points upon which our
disapprobatlon we'll might rest but ii is just TO say
that they have been few and that The general tenor
and important incidents have been such as 10 chal-
llenge approval and even to imperatvely demand
praise. So far it has been developed the for
eign policy of the Government is just, dignifed, pa
cifc and conciliatory The Message and Reports
are the subjects of universal commendation The
topics of the revenue internal improvements, and the
Navy, treated ACCORD alike with the well
established doctrines of the Government and the popu-
lar will in relation them. To nothing, in TACT, can
We turn attention and find evidence OF serious
errors or shortcomings Of the Executive
1t may be true, that in the distribution of The SPOTS
of office, The President has not been polite; but
what have The Wings to do with this? The practice
OF prescription is scnrvy business al best, and no
man who pnrSues II can preserve clean hands. But
would The Wings not pursue il if they had the pow
ere Did they not pursue 1t when they had the pow
er President Pierce has done nothing more and if
in doing this he has given offence TO portion OF his
own party, why should citizens outside of that party
rejoice? Why do they wish TO embarrass the AID.
mnstr zion? Is il TO crafty an unworthy ana dis
credi!able spirit of hatred and jealousy? II So ii is
deeply disgraceful 10 them. We have hitherto belev-
! the Wing party to be actuaed by higher and nobrr
aims In the ardor OF political contests they have 10
doubt often erred; but at snch times apology could
be found in the excited conflict of views and interests
! But al the present moment such apology exists.
Their opposition 10 the Administration, evnced in
the readiness with which they seek 10 alliance them
selves with small faction of temporarily dissas
fei Democrats, wears the appearance of a " rule or
ruin" spirit that has not always guided them. We
have yet to whittier it will if TO a continued
facous opposition entailing serious evils to the
country. But for US, although do not array our
selves among the friends OF the Administration, nor
covet the fame of lis apoIogists, determi ned
to Judge it by lis measures, and 10 commend them
heartily and fully whenever believe them 10 he
promotive OF the welfare of the republic. This is,
in our Judgment, the only line of policy that can
mark the conduct of true republican genuine
patriot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23
The Interior.

In good truth, this is not good State for the news
mongers The papers bring few accounts of fights
or fusses,-and the only sort of newspaper vice at
all popular is counterfeiting money, which is some
what prevalent in some Of the upper Counties. The
only item of news we find in North Carolina
exchanges to-day, is the following from the Green's
boro' Patriot
COUNTERFEIT THREEs We have been shown
counterfeit Three Dollar bill purporting to be is
sued from the Merchants Bank of Newhern. the
general appearance of which is better calculated to
deceive than most counterfeits. The bill under no.
tice is new one; and we trust that we give warn
ing before they get into general circulation in this
section A business friend has pointed out to us
two nfalbe tests by which the spurious Threes
may be known. lst. On the words Mer-
chants Bank" in large letters across the middle
of the BILL the body face of the letters in the spu
rous bill are white while in the genuine they are
shaded I'd. On the genuine bills you nowhere find
the initials n c., nor (what is strange omsslon)
any mention of the name of the State where the
bank is situated but the spurious bill, just after
tho word ' Newbern," and before the date the let
tiers n c." occur. Owing to the white face of the
large letters in Merchants Bank" above noticed
the general appearance Of the counterfeits is lighter
than the genuine bills.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

We understand that some of the children of the
Episcopal Church, design holding Fair at Mozart
Hall, we believe, on Friday evening next 1t being
in the vicinity of Christmas, when shillngs are pre-
sumably in plenty, and the hearts and purses of
people are expected to expand and the object of
the little misses moreover, being good one, it is
not too much to expect that their stock of fancy
and useful articles, will meet with ready sale
Herald
The Fair will be holden at Mozart Hall. on
this friday evening; admission Is cents
children 1913 The young folks expect "all the
world and the rest of mankind q" to be present. We
have reason to believe that the getting up of the
fair as well as the articles to be found there will be
such "a to do credit to older heads
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23
William Chambers on the United States.


Mr.. William Chambers, the celebrated Edinburgh
publisher before sailing for Europe, wrote letter for
publication, in which be says:
leave the United States with much regret. car
ry with me the conviction that great and splendid
future is before them. Contrary TO the opinion of
most travellers from England, see here Young but
rapidly growing nation Offering an example TO the
Oldest nation of Europe. It is far from nv wish to
atter but what do not feel vast delight in seeing
am overcome with the stupendous proportions and
capacity of the country-ts far stretching aelds for
human subsistence and happiness; of the American
people, so little understood and often misrepresented
candidly own that their remarkable love of order,
their energy and perseverance, their love of ndepen
dence, the self.respect of even the humbest class
among them, their striking sobriety, their admirable
educational systems, their many excellent Libraries
and universal fondness for reading their press free
from fiscal exacllons their iourishng religious nsi
tu'lons unhampered by civil poty their economically
and sprltediy got up railways, now pushed half way
TO the Pachc' the heatness OF their dwellings, their
wonderful--and TO an Engshman aarming-progress
in the mechanical arts. the marvellous growth of Their
cities and will add their civility 10 srangers-I
say all THIS gives me unqualified pleasure and when
contrast their cities free from pauperism and vice
in lis most loathsome FORMS with what meets the eve
in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and other large ei.
ties in Britain, feel that travellers from the old
country have little reason 10 speak disdainfullv n;
America and to exaggerae faults which al most are
only partial and OF no sort of account,
Such being my impressions, it will be nv dutr
10 represent, in my poor way at home, things as
they deserve 10 be spoken Of. Nor shall | fail r.
speak OF the advantages to be derived by an emiora
ton OF the !aboring classes generally to this caur,ry
fleeing as they will do from perishinQ end min.
provable condition to state of comfort and bonod
less prospects OF well doing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

REcEIvEp.-Graham for January, containing a
largely increased amount of reading matter and hand
somely illustrated by engravings both on wood and
steel Price 25 cents per number, So 90 per annum.
For sale at the bookstores.
Also from the publishers, Dinsmore Co, Spruce
street, New York, the December number OF the
American Railway Guide for The United States l23
cents per number, $40 year
bss~ From MIR. Whitaker, We have Gleasons
Pictorial" Price 81 cents. A good number.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

Mild WEATHER.-' This is grand weather men,
for poor people,, said MIR Tigh, the rich neighbor Of
Mrs. Darlington. one of the past warm days, and
INDUCED in half chuckIe about it as he rubbed his
hands together. 1t is remark that almost every
body would make, ard mean it, too at time when
coal by the rapacity of man, eight or nine dol
lars ton, and cold weather by the blessing of heaven
that tempers the wind to the shorn lambs and ragged
Children was withheld, but not Mrs Partington.--
Yes" said she gently laying her hand at the same
time on the sleeve of Mr. Tights coat, and looking
him IN the face " Yes, and don't folks use this good
weather too much for excuse for not helping the
indignant widows and orpbanIess children? Depend
upon 1t cold weather is the best for the poor for then
the rich feel the cold and think moIe of EN- and feel
more disposed 10 give em consolation and coal Cold
weather comes down from heaven o. purpose TO make
men feel their duty, and it touches the heart, as the
frost touches the milk pitcher and breaks it, and the
milk OF humane kindness runs out and the Door are
made better for it. Cold weather is blessing 10 The
poor, depend upon it, She stopped here, and Mr.
lIgh cast his eyes down and struck his cane several
times against brick at his feet then bidding the old
lady good morning he moved away There was
large Dr. to Sundries his book tina, night which
the bookkeeper will find it difficult to explain, but
heaven knows all about it, and the secret gift, in
charity and The prayer of the poor recipient invoking
blessings on the unknown benefactor were great re-
CORDS that night in the angels book
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

BENNETT AND THE 'VERD1cr.-The New York
Herald has long editorial on the verdict of The iurv
IN the operate case wherein the damages were award
ed against Bennett to the amount of sl0O0O-in the
course of which it says
1.-The verdict of yesterday is much more triAing
misfortune to US than cas-, wind would have been
three weeks ago. But if peculiar circumstances en-.
able US to pursue fearless course in spite of YER.
diets contrary to law and evidence, It is not so with
DINERS The fine imposed upon us would have crush
ed many journals, and ruined many honest and an.
terpns'ng newspaper proprietors. On their behalf
Tor the case may be theirs to.morrow-we protest
against the verdict" f'''e''
The writer says in conclusion that the He,oh vii,
csms," even though the luxury cost si0. Ooo NJ
ticle Spunky. ''O' all "''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

A MARK OF VANITY.-There is paragraph about
that much be-paragraphed person, the Emperor of
Russia, which commences as follows: 1t is said
that the Car is one of the vainest men in the world
and drinks Champagne before breakfast" Wonder
how it would be if he drank Old Nash % Per-
haps he feels shaky and wants "a hair of the dog"
A brandy ck-tai would be better, and perhaps
not subject him to the imputation of being 'one of
the vainest men in the world" Moral-Don't drink
Champagne before breakfast!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

BooTH.-Alfred Bum, in his book on Old England
and New England, says: Booths OtheIlo was
much liked in America. An old Yankee, who had
never seen play, taken to witness Booths per-
Torrance of the Moor; and on being asked at the
termination Of the piece, if he liked il, he replied
Yes, amazing but Gus me if | don't guess that
little niger (Othelo) played as we'll as any of the
white fellers-it not better -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

SENTENCED FOR NINETY-N1NE YEARs.-The case of
the State John Fannery, alias Anthony Davis. and
Anthony FIannery, alias Anthony Davis, was deter
mined in the criminal court on Saturday. They were
row. at an Irish boarding house in Almond street on
the night of the 9Th of July last Court adjourned at
three o'clock, but reassembIed at five, to hear the
verdict of the jury. John Flannery, the eldest of
the brothers, was declared guilty of murder in the
second degree, and was sentenced to ninety
Imprisonment in the Stale penitentiary. The other
defendant acquitted,-St. Louis IntelLgencey,
Nor, 81
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

PoRTUGAL.-lt is Portugal's turn now, for a Rev.
olution. We have not had one there for some time
Touching the reported rising against the Regency,
Madrid correspondent of the London Chronicle says
s. 1t is an unfortunate fact that (however unjust
ly) the Kings Consort has always been unpopu in
Portugal and perhaps the best thing that could now
be DONE would be for the Portuguese Cortes to pro-
claim the young prince (Don Pedro '. ofage; he is
upwards of 16, and has received an excelIant edu.
cation, and above all, is Portuguese which, like
charity, covers multitude of sins in that country.
which is particularly averse to being governed by
foreigners; in which antipathy, would probably CON
SYST great part of Don Miguels success if an in
surrectioA has already commenced in his favor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

The bed-plate for the machinery of the United
States steamship San Jacinto, Monday cast
at the Southwark boundary, Philadelphia. Over 80
900 pounds of metal were used in it's construction
This engine is the first built under the new princ.
pie adopted by the department. the plans and draw
ings being furnished by the contractor instead of
the plans furnished by the engineers in the employ
of the government which has hitherto been the
cause of numerous failures.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

STATE SToCKs.-The Commissioners Of R,rks for
alabama reports to the General Assembly of that
State the purhase by him of 100000 of the State
STOCKS stock and the premium paid for tbem-that is
S9OO 10y North Carolina per cents at s1Oa and
stocks are held by Alabama to await the maturity Of
debt of hers, which falls due ten years hence; 50
that they will not come in competition with any fu
ture sale OF stocks made by either North Carolina or
Virginia during that period
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

DISSATISFIED FUGITIVE SLAVE IN CANADA Col.
Henry Ward, of tarpers Ferry, Va, has received n
letter dated Chatham, Upper Canada. Oct 26, from a
female slave of his, who, with her two children, ran
away about year ago. The Spirit of Jefferson says
she appeals in the strongest terms her master and
mistress to allow her and her children to return and
remain with them, she adds
am sorry that left. want to see You all so
bad, that don't know what to do dream every
night about you all, and sometimes sit down and
cry all day and all night because want to come
back again. There is nothing here but hard times
and bad darkies, and want 70 come back
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

SUICIDE IN YADKIN JA1L.-We have been furnish
ed with the following particulars of suicide com
mited in the Jail of Yadkin County, this week
Masked Jester. who bad been some weeks since
committed to jail in Yadkin county for cruel treat
ment of his wife, committed suicide on Wednesday
last.-The Judge Court being in SESSION. sent the
Sheriff to the Jail for the prisoner: He returned
with the news that he found Jester hanging to the
iron CRATE, dead He had taken the thread from an
old coffee sack and twisted it into cord with which
he hung himself. slate was found in the cell
with some writing containing directions as TO his
burial and the management of his children 1t STA
ted that "bad whiskey' the cause of hi. dread.
full end.-Salem Press
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

ors-A somewhat insane looking person and man
Of no moral character" hs last we are certain Of
for he had no money! came into our Office last tuesday
anouring eagerly for the stump that the devil was
whipped round Having never castigated Hls eatan,
c majesty around the circumference OF an ap.luge
ton, neither were we quick enough to arrest 'ne
dangerous character
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

IonH Mitchell and Thomas Francis Meagher will
issue NO of new weekly paper on Saturday. the
slst INST Its sphere of observation and action viii
embrace o. Literature Politics and whatever conduces
VIII be able, honest, dgnihed and sincerely Rennb'
cam inc past lives of its Editors abundany pparan.
lee and we could wish those-whether in mr. on. ;.
city or elsewherewho are ANXIOUS to render houn."
10 MT. Mitchell will forego all parades and other
thus saved to procuring hats of advance. oh
seribers tor his Journal They will find t ever
verify OF their paronage.-N 7. Tribune way
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23


MAsoS1c.--We learn from the Standard that at
the late Annual Communion of the Grand Lodge Of
the Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina,
the following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Clement H. Jordan, of Roxboro', G. Master Peter
Adams, OF Greensbo ro &. Sen. Warden James H.
Moore, of Warrenton G. Jun. Warden C. W. D..
Hutchins, of Raleigh G. Treasurer; William Thos
Balm, of Raleigh, G. Secretary.
The NJ. ". Grand Master made the following ap-
pointments:
William P. Taylor of Pittsboro'. Dep. G Master
Rev. James Reid, of Louisburg, G. Chaplain; Joseph
Green of Brunswick co G.. Sen. Dea Edward r.
Stanl.' of Newbern G. Jun. Dea.: Jas. NJ Palmer,
of Hillsboro'. G. Steward; A. K. Clements, of Wake
CO., G. Marshal A, M, Noble, of Louisburg, G. 5.
Bearer Robert S. French, of Lumberton, G. Pursui.
want James s Terrell, of Raleigh, G Tyler
Sixty seven Lodges were represented by about
one hundred delegates. There are about one hun
dred working Lodges in the State.
THE CALoRIc SHIP ER1cssoN-The problem as TO
the success of the Ericsson approaches solution
trip will probably be made from New York on next
Tuesday or Wednesday. The Journal of Commerce
says that experiments already made, show that the
desired amount of PRESSURE may be easily obtained
and full reliance is had that he ship will attain
speed equal at least nine miles an hour tt is also
said that il has been determined to place the Ericsson
on the route between New York and Havre as an
independent steamer, to replace The temporary va
cancy occasioned by by the destruction of the Hum.
! boldt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

The Emperor of Russia has withdrawn the whole
OF his funds from the Bank of England, and closed
MS aeconns with that establishment, and also with
the Bank Of France The Bank Of ENGLAND had
acted as his banker since the failure Of Messrs
Harmon & Co., in 1886 But during the next four
months Russia has to remit to England. for diy
dends, &C.: from 100000 to s4OO 200 or nearly
one nall the amount that Nicholas has so summari
ly withdrawn ~ ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

THEREBY HANGS TALE The American papers
report the particulars of fire in the house of MIR G.
p r. James, whereby one star(e)y was consumed
What pity it didn't burn many more diognes!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

SERVED HER RIeHr.-The ladies of Mav.v;l.
sase presented pair Of panaloons to Miss Inn1
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

INCREASED REvENuE-The increase in the amount
Gl ausles received at the six principal ports of the
United States, Cat which is collected nnatants of the
revenue for October, 1853, over October, 1882 is
Sosl 900: and for November of this wear over the
corresponding month OF 1852, S1,372, 900 The toal
increase Tor the two months is ST. 1868, 900 The
amount collected al the several norts - 20 follors
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

The Secretary OF the Navy has directed the United
States Rendezvous al Norfolk. Va TO be eIased.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

New ORLEANS, Dec. l9th--The steamer Black
Warrior, arrived at Mobile on Saturday. from I1a-
with dates to the 18th Her is unim-
portant. Mr. Clayton, who resigned the U. s. Con.
sulshp at Havana, came Passenger to Mobile
The weather in New Orleans is cold, and we have
hard Frost, The city is unusually healthy. The
deaths from cholera last week reached Sc
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

Quick TImE,-An express train the New York
Central Railroad ran from Schenectady to Utica
last Saturday in one hour and forty-fve Minutes
which deducting the time consumed in making stop.
pages, is about fifty miles an hour
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23
Murder rTA Wife.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Dec IA shoemaker named
Carsan, formerly of Brooklyn had quarrel with his
wife this morning, through jealousy, and stabbed her
the heart, killing her instantly. He then gave him
self up TO the authorities.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23
Fatal Shooting Case.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 16,--R. H. Collins. Editor Of
the Maysville Eagle shot Luther Dobyns, in the fore
head, at Maysve, KY, Today. The wound it is
supposed will prove fatal
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

Judge Mason. the new Minister to France, will sail
from New York next Saturday
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23
Death of MIS-. Kerr.

WELDON, N. c., Dec. l9.--The wife of the Hon
John Kerr, member of Congress from this State, died
to-day in this (ialifaX county
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23

THE CUTTER JAcKsoN-FEARs FOR HER SAFETY
For some days past, (says the Savannah News of
10Th instantly fears have been entertained for the
safety of the United States Revenue Cutter Jackson
Capt. Day. The Jackson sailed from this port on
the 26th ult for Norfolk where she had been order.
ed to undergo repairs. She old vessel, and in
very bad order We understand that Capt. Day, re-
marked to friend before sailing that probably he
would never reach his port of destination. A tele-
graphic dispatch was forwarded to Norfolk, by hin
Boston, Esq, Collector OF this port asking if she had
arrived the answer stated that dings of her had
been received at that place. MIR. Boston informs us
that there twenty-seyen persons on board the
Cutter including Capt Day. and Lieut.. Forrest.
A fire broke out in Hoes building in Gold street
New York, last Wednesday night. The roof of AL.
worlds printing office was partially burnt, and Leo.
nard and Wend's shear mandatory considerable
damaged.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1853-12-23
Clipper Ship Roman.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 1913 45 D. NJ.
The clipper ship Roman from China, has been lost
in the China Sea. The vessel is valued at S60,O00
aud her cargo at 100000 dollars She is known to
have been heavily insured and it is hoped no great
loss will be sustained by the owners.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-02-23
TuE pnEsspE,r rLKcT, sc.


The Mexsudria Tclegia ph Of Saturday, in
speaking q the policy Of the incoming ad-
ministration says:
Interest induces the reople to ask for Wing
policy IL some shape and il is for this rea
son, that no Democratic Administration has
been capable Of carrying out strictly Dem
oeratic policy such policy as is dictated by
Democratic instincts aud prejudices.
But slr Pierce cannot select Cabinet.
nor adopt policy. which viii recoscile all
the factions Of that party. to which be owes
his elccti n He may select wise men and
adopt sound policy, but be cannot blend iu-
to his Cabinet and policy all tie shades Of
political opinion. which he finds in bis pnrti.
zsn supporters Should ne attempt tits. he
will attempt an impossibiity which will serve
bct to annoy and harsass him.