Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-10-20

caves ne Will more cheaPly keep out rats than by any
method that have tried. When he wishes to smok O.
let him cover the centre of the floor about two inches
deep, with dry earth, place iron pot or oven on it,
and smoke in that way, as have done for several
years. without incurring any injury from fire.
A. VIRGINIA CLODHoPPER.
September 10TH 1854
From the Richmond ENQUIRER
KmOW-NOthing Victories.
The result of the elections in Pennsylvania. Ma
ryland, and Ohio is precise such anticipated
by every intelligent person. This the condition
of things With the Wings were united the aboli-
tionsts, the anti-Nebraskaites the liquor prohibitions
sts the knownothings, and other ins gnifcant fac
tons of various compilations and diverse tendencies.
In opposition to this heterogeneous combination of
homogeneous materials the democratic party could
not rally its forces with the unanmity essential 10
successful resistance to so unusual and powerful
pressure. The Nebraska bill drove off consider
able portion Of the Northern democracy INTO an
natural alliance with the enemy. The secret infec
ton of know-nothingi ism corrupted the purity and
impaired the energy of such thought to stand
firm. Thus, between open detection and hidden
treachery, the democracy of the North de-
moraZed as to be utterly incapable of making
cessful stand against the Vanda Eruption of the
motley horde which seem for the moment to riot in
the plumber and spolation SO congenal to their saw
age instincts. There is Il fable which represents all
the ravenous beasts and birds of prey in league
against the monarch Of the forest-an alliance into
which they were driven by common fear and
hatred. So here all factions and all creeds
consented TO suspend their mutual ealousies and en-
mites, and 10 wage common against the par
ty under the shadow of whose ascendency they have
languished in helpless exclusion from power and of
fee. But the birds and the beasts the fable fell
to deyouring another after the subugation of the
common foe, in like manner will ambition, zeal
ousy, greed of Office, and the savage instincts of
endish nature, foment dscord and strife among the
leagued enemies of the democracy.
The issue of the Northern elections will probably
deceive some people into exaggerated estimate of
the strength of the know nothings The members
of this order will claim credit for result which they
have not the power to affect one way or another
Mrs Darlington wondered, with characteristic cohe-
of logic, that the rise of little quick silver
should make the weather so lnsuferably hot 1t is
equally preposterous in MIR. Burkes Of the
word, to attribute the democratic defeats in Ohio and
Pennsylvania to the eXetionS of the know -nothIngs.
These people control the popular sentiment about as
much as the weather. cock controls the wind. They
claim to direct the course of the stream, but they
only swim with the current An insignificant ele-
ment in a vast confederacy they would YET mOnopo-
lie all the glory of victory With the valor of Fall
staff they shoulder lifelesS body and appropriate
the applause due to the achievements of another
But the public mind will not be deceived. The true,
efficient of the defeat Of the northern democra-
Cy is too manifest to be misunderstood The agency
OF the know nothings is but an insignificant element
in the calculation.
There is nothing then in the result of the north
elections to brighten the democratic party. For
part disposed rather to rejoice at the is
sue Success, and the possession of power, will de-
veop the elements of eaousy and hatred in the OPP
position, which suppressed for the moment, and
will thus hasten the restoration OF the democracy
The ascendency of an nconguous combination of in
compatible 1SmS must be shOrt-lyed. Better, then
for the party that the storm should come now, and
expend its fury before the next election of President
The popular intelligence does not suffer long eclipse
! Grand nd ma trim nOht hOt
the sober reflection and sagacity of the masses will
speedily restore the reign OF and right. Know
nothngism all wing itself to every element of oppo
ston, may achieve partial success over the demo
cracy, but the reaction will surely come. the delu
sion will be dssipated, and the idol be pulled down
from its usurped dignity, and rolled in the dust amid
the hootings of the multitude.
The democratic party should not be dlsmayed. Fol
ourselves we mean TO abate nothing from the energy
and zeal of our opposition to knOw-nothngism. We
have fought the thing from the start, and will fgh
it to the end, not doubling that the good anc
generous impulse of the people will ultimately give
US the victory.
MoT1vEs.-Some cynical old bachelor has sale
that no woman ever gives the true motive for bel
conduct, whether good or bad" 1t is quite certain
she loves pretexts far better than reasons and in mos
, cases would rather conceal her motives than avoW
them. Accordingly never ask Iady'S motive if you
would get the truth. Let US take a few cases ant
| Judge of the probabilities of each
Who believes that when young widow gets mar
ried, she does so merely to provide for the two
children y!
Who believes that when she don't get married
second time ii is solely because she never forge
the image of the " dear departed p
i Who believes that the reason why old maid wed
widower is simply because every body says sh
was made to be step-mother-who is so fond o
children -?
Who believes that when lady is indisposed (t(
go to church, to theatre, or Ito party) the rea
difficulty is always invariable g headache?
Who believes that the only reason why Miss Ann,
Maria is in state of single blessedness at forty j
because " she could never bear to think of eavn!
her father and mother? Credat JudGus apeLla!
THE ELEcT1oNs.-The political victories in Penn
sylvana and Ohio claimed by the Northern Viii;
Journals as anti Nebraska victories. 1t is, therefore
not strange that their shout of triumph awakens NJ
responsive echoes south of Mason & Dixon. 1t i
the hurrah of the Cossacks advancing upon Constan
tnople. But there are Balkans yet to be crossed
more formidable than those which Intercept the pro
gress of Nicholas, and people TO be encountere'
4 who are at least capable as Turks of fghtin
against heavy odds, and successfully defending thei
rights and Unconstitutional Dispatch
''Shall Fhelp yon to alight?" said young gentle
man, addressing bouncing country girl who PIE
pariLg to lump from carriage. THANK You sir" sh