Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-03-03

n consequence thereof, which often results in the
oss of quantities Of lumber from storms. We men,
ion the matter merely with view of bringing it
before the public County Court will be in ses-
sion week after next, when we have doubt the
Magisracy of the county WILL if it is in their power
provide remedy
OG- The steamer J. H. Haughton, Capt Lamon,
arrived here last Tuesday with lighters Averaysboro
and Summervle in charge with freight, 2200 bbls
Rosin, from Averaysboro and Red Rock. Consigned to
K. NJ. Murehson Esq, Commission Merchant.
For the Wilmington Journal.
Dr. Columbus Mills.
MEssRs. FULTON & PRICE -
] believe your paper was the first to bring forward
the name of the above gentleman in connection with
the Office of Governor; and pleased to see how
heartily it responded TO by the Democratic press
throughout the State. The West is entitled to the
caniidate-she deserves it for the noble conduct of
her Democracy through long years of disaster and
defeat, in the face of proud, predominant and in
solent foe; and though she has several noble sons
worthy of all honor yet feel that speak the
timent of large majority of the party in the West.
when say that the of one: as our standard
bearer in the ensuing campaign. would be hailed
with such delight that of DR.. Columbus Mills.
Sirs, you of the East can scarcely realize the fiery
trials through which the Western Democracy have
passed. You know not what it is to struggle on and
struggle against overwhelming force, almost
without hope OF success. You know not what ii is
to be reproached, revled and tainted by enemy
that has the might, and where the very name of
Democrat" was an epithet of opprobrium, carrying
with it, in its general acceptation, slgnlhcaton OF
all that is low, mean, base and vile concentrated IN
that one word. For many years the Democratic par
~ here scOrned and despised while the Wing
party, with all the insolence of conscious strength
trampled it down and exulted over its defeat. But
in all these trials there still faithful few,
conscious of right, and firm in the belief that truth
would at length prevail and among these few no
name stood more prominently forth nor glowed with
purer light than that of Dr. Columbus Mills. 1t
the central sun around which the stars OF De-
mocracy clustered. Throug evil as well as through
good report, he has ever maintained his position with
out wayering, and without shadow of turning He
has battled brayely and efectualy for the cause Of
Democracy-not as political aspirant desiring pow
err and place but as man, citizen desiring his
country's good. He has stood boldly forth in the
face of the foe and defed them, dealing them blows
occasion required that sent them Keeling back
ward, only truth can repel error.
Apart from all these considerations. his personal
popularity will carry weight than that of any
other in the State | would not select man
merely for aUaitabIy, but surely it is additional
recommendation where it is combined with all the
other necessary qualifications and DR., Mills posses
SEES all these in eminent degree and with such u
leader shall have not the ghtest doubt of success.
The Democratic party in the West is now on rising
ground. The name of g Democrat has lost the hor-
rors with which it once viewed by the unenligh-
tened masses and is creating terror of different
kind in the minds of the Wing leaders. 1t may yet
be in minority here, but it is longer despised
and insuted 1t is daily increasing in strength,
and the nomination of Dr. Mills will add tot host,
not temporarily but permanently, that will make the
State as firmly Democratic as,any in the Union
do not speak this unadvsedlvi but | testify of the
things whereof know.
! Some doubt has been EXPRESSED as 10 whether DIR
Mills would accept the nomination if it were rendered
him. This doubt may be considered at rest. He
will not seek the nomlnatlon-he had rather not have
itbu he will not reject 1t if it is protfered He is
ever ready to make any reasonable sacrifice for the
cause of Democracy, and when called upon TO do it
he will do it cheerfuy.
| AS debater Dr. Mills can hold his hand with any
champion of Whiggery, and his tall and commanding
figure together with his frank, open manner will
win him friends in every section of the State. He il
emphatcally the man for the Democracy, and worthy
their honor and esteem. trust the Convention viii
duly weigh all these things and if it should be pleas
ed to select him. the Western Democracy will fee
that they have been omplimented, and arith ooodl
number Of Wings, will put forth all their energies
for him. A MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT.
Supreme Court.
Decisions have been delivered in the following case
since our last -
By NASH c. ]. In Vickers v. Trice, in equity
from Orange. directing decree according to the re
port. Also, Gilliam's ex'rs. in equity, v. Wiley
admir- from Gates, directing reference to the Master
BY PEARSON, In Doe er dem, Smith v Smith
from Wake, reversing the Judgment below and dir
Getting judgment here for plaintiff. Also, in Petit
john v. Williams, ct al, from Chowan directing a re
nlJe de nOaO as TO Williams.
By BATTLE, j. In Doe er dem Johnson v. Watts
directing de Also, in Cooper v Purvis
directing new trial
The following shall be rules of practice in the ST.
preme Court
l. Unless exception TO the competency of evidenc
contained in deposition be made before the hearin
of any cause the whole shall be deemed competen
So far a, il may be deemed relevant.
2 If any one will except to the competency of sue
evidence, he shall specify the matter and cause of ex
ceptlon and furnish the opposite counsel with cop
of the same who shall, in writing, either admit tn
exception, and the excepted matter shall be expun
ged or shall deny the sufhciency of the causes O
exception, and therefore the excepted matter shall
referred to some member of the bar, whose decision
$ unless appealed from, shall be conclusive and h
shall expunge the excepted matter allowed as such.
3. If there be no opposite Counsel present, the ez
ceptions shall be filed with the Clerk and be deeme
served
By NASH. C. J. In Vickers ". Trice, in equit,
from Orange, directing decree according the repor
Also. in Glliams ex'rs in equity, V. WilIeys ADM
from Gates, directing reference to the Master.
By PEARSON. J. In Doe dem. Smith v. Smitl
from Wake, reversing the Judgment below and d
Getting judgment here for plaintiff Also. in PETIT
e john v. Williams, ct al from Chowan, directing
CeniEe de to Williams.
By BATTLE. J. In Doe er dem Johnson " Watt
directing a centre de Also in Cooper v. Purvi
directing a triaI.-Raleigh Star.
THE OUTLAW WILL CAsE.-The Supreme Court {
North Carolina has affirmed the judgment of the Coul
below, in this case, so that the plaintiff Dr. OUTLAW
= gains the suit
New York, Feb. 24-The steamer Northern Ligl
arrived last NIGHT hrinoinp $500. 600 In gold an