Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-08-25


fers 10 prejudice the public mind against the pro-
posed Charlotte and Wilmington Railroad, or to do
injustice to the interests the spirit of enterprise of
the two places Our impression was that the con-
tempated Road would conflict somewhat with the
North Carolina Road, and especially that it would
create difficulty, and probably an animated and
cry contest TO the point from which the extension
westward should commence; but we referred to the
matter only in the light complained of because we
were noticing the demagOguelcal course of Gen.
Dockery, and because we felt that attempt had
been made by portion of the Wings to manufac-
ture party capital out of the Charlotte Convention,
| Since reading the Journals article have looked
more carefully into the matter, and We are pre-
pared to concur generally with the views of that pa
per on the subject, with the exception of its position
in relation to the point from which to be- gin the
tension westward This proposed Road must in
the very nature of things, he of essential service to
Wilmington and ii must benefit Charlotte also. for
it will give TO the enterpHsing traders and producers
of that region a better choice of markets than they
! would otherwise have. In ad1ltion 10 this, it will
run through part c. the State Astounding in naval
stores and producing largely the great staple, cotton
But the Road, it is evident must rely for success up
on freghts and way-travel
The Journal has done US the justice to state that
our feelings towards Wilmington are of a friendly
character Our columns, for years past will bear
nss 10 :ii;s No Town on the American continent
has struggled more constantly or bravely, to
sneak to advance and improve lis condition than
Wilmington has done and cold indeed must be that
North Carolina heart which does not leap with pride
when the enterprise, the spirit and the Devotion to
internal improvements of the citizens Of Wilmington
are mentioned. Charlotte, too, has recently entered
the lists Of competition, and her prospects, at one
time by means inviting to men OF capital and Hade
| have entirely changed. Her population is rapidly
increasing the hum of industry and OF active busl-
ness operations heard in her Streets and she now
oustrpping in the race of progress and wealth, all
other inland towns in the State. We commend her
citizens for the effort they making to extend their
business and to build up their town and certainly
we should be the last to stand in their way, or to
PREJUDICE either their claims those of the people OF
Wilmington to works of internal improvement.
So far concerned, we prefer that all new
schemes should stand before the next Legislature on
their own merits The leading idea of the day is,
and should be- to plan and construct works as
to turn the channels of trade towards own sea-
ports. If this can be done, may safely leave the
rest to time and events If this had been done TWEEN
ty five years ago, North Carolina would have been
at this time of the first States of the South vet
twenty-five years in States existence is but brief
PERIOD and the loss of them only devoves on us with
increased weight the duty of doing for ourselves and
postery what fathers failed to do for themselves
and for us.-Raleigh Standard, 23d inst.
AMERICAN HARDWARE AND MECHANICAL SKILL
The following from the " United States Economist -
will open the eyes of thousands of people the
growing importance of certain kinds of manufacture
made at home and which the great majority of our
people suppose made in England:
s'The manufacture of many articles of hardware
has lately been introduced into this country and
firmly established This has, in fact, been constant
ly going on for many years. Forty years ago not
more than half dozen leading articles OF the trade
were of our own manufacture, the rest all i'm
ported now, by far the greater part OF the trade is
in articles made by artisans The imported
articles, too, are, after another, yielding the
palm of superiority to those of American manufac-
ture. American enterprise, machinery, skill and
ingenuity more than match for European fogy-
ism.
The English manufacturers aim at producing a
cheap article, strong enough to avoid being blown to
pieces by the wind the American manufacturers aim
producing, and in nine out of ten, succeed in
producing article cheap that imported, and
possessing the same time the qualities of simplicity
strength, and durability. This is especially the case
with regard to light articles. such door latches,
locks, &c. Many of our heavy articles unap-
proachable by the English imported goods. For in
stance Eag lie anvil with its caststeel face, is fir
mer and more durable than the English avil, of
wrought iron. The American chain vice is improve
ment unknown there The augers made here are
far in advance of the English ideas Of progress and
so of many other articles. Five years ago masons'
rowes were all imported $4,000 worth of
tro,yrS. confessedIy superior to the English, are
made by manufacturer-Nr. Bsbee, in South
Canton--and his business doubles annually. Even
the celebrated Congress penknives reprodu-
ced by our own workmen with all the elegance and
excellence of the English knife, and we mighlextend
the list indefinitely. Again, the American goods
are generally warranted, advantage not possessed
in our home market by those which are imported.
The expectation of American hardware has sprung
up, almost entirely within the last few years, and is
rapidly becoming very extensive business. Al
ready have American goods found their way into
the British Provinces and there preferred to their
own (English) home manufactures thus competing
successfully with English goods in their own mar
kets The expectation to Canada especially is rapid
ly increasing and almost doubles annually. The
Douglas axes are sold in London. Large guam
titles of goods also sent to the West lndies South
America, and to all parts of the world.
EsPARTERo.--This distinguished Spaniard is said
to be very intelligent and able man, and has alrea-
dy done good service to his country s'He was the
great supporter of Chnstiana, against the absolutism
of Don Carlos. For his great services he was made
regent OF SPAIN which position he held for six years,
and his administration marked with wisdom
and tendency to liberal measures He expelled
by series Of disgraceful intrgues, and retired to
England. While in exile he made no effort to dis
turb the Government de faco of his country and
y tinung the line of conduct after his to
Spain, he never violated the terms of his recall p
That such is placed at the head of the revolu-
ton leads hope for the establishment of at least
a constitutional government in Spain, which would
certainly be beneficial, not only 10 that unhappy coun
try, but to all Europe.
A dreadful riot is reported to have taken place at
Adairsville, Cass county, Ca last Saturday night
week The Atlanta Republican states that James
Blackwell the Marshal, shot and instantly kill
the head Samuel Dobbs, freight engineer on the
railroad, shot in the forehead, but the ball for
tunately glanced, and five balls were lodged in the
3 body of Mr. Ely, fireman, who is thought to be
fatally wounded. The Republican does not give the
particulars respecting the riot but says that several