Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-04-07
me- The declaration of War by England efEec,ual,

rope will eventually become involved in the strug-
GLE and also warns US that the utmost prudence and
the highest exercise of craftsmanship will be neces
sary to prevent the United States from being drawn
into the same vortex And even then, the perverse
action or the aggressive policy of others may render
all our precautionary nugatory, and force
us to draw the sword for the protection of our own
interests and honor
The four nations already committed 10 this war;
namely France Great Britain, Russia and Turkey
number over one half of the population of Europe
and comprise more than two-thirds of its wealth, in
fuence and power, being capable OF bringing into
the field full two millions ofmen. On sea the wes-
tern coalition is irresistible by any navy now aaoat.
Neither national pride nor even the madness Of ma
tional vanity itself could lead US to dream that our
gallant little fleet could offer any eectual protection
to commerce against the attacks of the gigantic ma
val ornaments which England and France now have
at command. We have the means to avoid this hu-
initiating position. and they ought TO be employed.
The bill for the six War Steamers is something. A
movement in the right direction, if only properly fol-
lowed up.
1t is true, there are various for supposing
that our neutrality will be more scrupulousy res
pected by the various belgerents, than during
the of Napoleon; one of which is, the immense
increase of power and population and the certainty
that no interference with could be undertaken with
impunty and the other is that the stoppage oftrade
with the United States would effectually paraize the
maritime begerents who would be deprived of the
staple for their manufactures, and of granary from
which to procure food.
During the tendency ofthe opening struggle there
fore, may be taken TO avoid giving offence to the
United States, or rather to avoid coming to open
rupture with her until England and France be dis
engaged in Europe and free turn their united forces
against us, and force attempt TO force their doc
trnes upon US. That they could do do not for
moment believe but that the first years of the war
would be terribly destructive to our commerce there
can be no doubt.
the United States ought demand definite satisfac
ton for any violation of her rights a neutral and
a full recognition of her maritime code while Rus
is anxious. at any expense, to gain what she so
much needs-a naval ay,--and while Eng land and
France will be so careful to avoid giving her that. by
forcing the United Safes into hostile attitude.
To give full effect TO this policyto render our po-
ston respectable and rights to be respect
ed, much greater increase and more efectuaI re-
organization of our naval force is called for. From
careful examination, based upon the best authorities,
the Secretary of the Navy has reported TO Congress
that the Mail Steamships not suited for vessels of
war The same conclusion has been arrived at in
England and there they only looked to as trans
ports So that bubble has burst, and the immense
sums drawn out of the Treasury for these vessels,
have far this is concerned, been obtained under
false pretenses. We want, for war, vessels built for
that purpose, screw steamers with heavy ornaments
and more of them.
u STATES CENsUs.-Any suggestion which may
be induced by examination OF the table of the
United States Census for this county should be for
warded al an early day, to Mr., DeBow, Superin-
tendent of The Census Office at Washington, with a
view to the correctness of other publications from
that office.
The Senate on the 4th passed the six steam frigate
Bill which had already passed the House. 1t now
only wants the signature of the President 10 become
law. This it will certainly receive.
For the Journal
Cape Fear Bar-No. 2.
MEssRs. EDIToRs Why do we not arouse to the
! importance of immediate action upon the al-impor-
tant work of deepening the water on the Cape Fear
Bar? Is it of too little consequence to the owners
of three and half millions of property in the town
of Wilmington to merit passing remark from any
of them Is il matter of small importance 10 Fay
etteville "a town that must rise fall with Will
mington? Will not her citizens themselves to
the great and glorious work of placing 20 feet of
common feeling of brotherhood in the sons of our
State that will, at this time-this accepted time for
action-nduce them to rally in doing honor to Old
Rip Van Wrinkle" of the South, by way of arousing
her from her long and quiet sumber?
| To these questions. Mr., Editor. answer in the
affirmative. The time has come for action--immedi-
ate. united and energetic action-by every son who
values the prosperity and progress of this State
The Railroad whistle has, for few years past
been heard along her plains it is now about to
sound the alarm Of 'progress" amongst her noun
tains. Even now cola Rip" has aroused himself
is rubbing his eyes, and will soon go forth in his
might, in the work of progress.
Our Fayetteville friends know their true interests
are closely allied with ours; they may talk of Rail
roads to Beaufort, etc, etc. but it will not do
Nature has marked the lines of internal improvement
in every State. The great section of country bor-
derng on the Cape Fear River must find a marke
by passing the Bar at its mouth ii is the natural
outlet. Let the wGer be deepened to fifteen or twen
ty feet, Cat low tde) and shall soon have line
of steamers to Cuba-another to New York, with a
commerce tenfold its present magnitude.
Who then will derive the benefit one or two per-
sons in Wilmington By no means Every Coun
ty in the State will be bene Fitted, but especially the
country along the great lines from Wilmington, NORTH
l and West--even to Buncombe.
We must obtain charter for Railroad from viii
mington directly up the river 10 Fayetteville thence
West to Salisbury, tapping the rich valley of the
Yadkin-to be extended, in few years, 10 the sea
coast at Smith Vile
Your readers may, some of them, deem this Wis
ionary, but it must be done, if the water the Bal
can be made little deeper-and, by closing New In
let, this can easily be accomplished.
If you not prepared to do this by every means
in your power, then the limit to the prosperity of h
part of the State may now be determined.
Will not the Democratic Convention urge the &C
ton of our Representative in favor of the bill now
before the House and will not all our people unite
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