Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-15

A FAVok1TE COLI ENAARAD FUR
THE STAKES OF 1856!
SAM KNOW. NOTHING LET DOWN!
We clip from the Louisiana Courier the following
humorous description of the late sport IN virginia
The Old Dominion horse laid himself out for the
work, and had the heels of the crack nag " Sam,
from the word g GO;
MANY of our readers will be greatly panied to
learn that on Thursday last, the promising young
horse whose friends certain would win the sweep
stakes at the fall races of 1856, rretrlevaby ru
ined in race in Virginia and has been turned out to
grass. 1t becomes our duty to give slight sketch
of his pedigree, performances &c., &c 1t Is not GER
tain where he was foaed but he was bred near the
Five Points, by his proprietor Ned Buntne. He was
sired by Prejudice, cut OF Fanatlcsm and is OF course
full brother TO Abolition Anti Mason Anti Renter,
and Higher Law, whose performances on the New
York and neighboring courses astonlshel the lovers
of The Constitution.
Within the last two years this young horse has
won great many quarter and scrub races, and had
raised the hopes of his friends that he would very
probably win at the great four year race to come off
on the first Tuesday of November, so,
1t was hoped ii at he could win at the spring meet
ing in the Old Dominion-the mother of States and
Statesmen, and not less distinguished for fine horses
than for great men that entry would be made
against him in the great Presidential sweer-stake.-
His friends were immensey sanguine, and piled up
their money al large odds, that he would double dis
lance his competitor. Some of the Vase men, who
something,
confidence in the bottom of that stock, none of his
brothers had ever respectable race, and the
stock is not considered game.
The Vrgnians entered their favorite old horse,
Democrat, who, though occasionally beaten out of
the State had never lost heat his native soil, and
though looking thin with hard work, came TO the
Pole in a calm and easy way while Sam Know Moth
ing evinced all the dancing prancng, and Impotence
that characterzes the scrub Al the start the colt
rushed ahead and his friends shouted and made the
| l. oh thoft ho
friends OF poor old Democrat were afraid to risk their
money but SANS friends doomed to bitter dis
appointment. Long before the was over, 1t was
evident that this promising colt was ruined forever
1t with great difficulty that he was taken Oft the
track and led to his STALL where at the last accounts
| he dying, and is now most probably dead.
! Old Democrat on the contrary, came out OF this
race looking fine silk, and prlckng up his ears
and looking Wise as much say, This old horse
never did, or Will lose race in Old Virginia..
1t is nc: known what the enemies of old DemOcra
cy will do at the ensuing race, having disposed Of
their entire stock for the purpose of purchasing this
very promising young Sam KnOac- Nothing colt.
There is said 10 be. north of Mason and Dixon's
line, very strong and foursbing animal called An
Nebraska BaH a half. brother of Sans, who has
host of friends at the North and if few can be
found at the South. he may be possibly entered tC
prevent old Democrat from walking over the course
RESULT:
Democrat by Old Virginia, out of Civil and Re-
Sam Know-Nothng by Prejudice, out of Fanati
cism e. d. Persec ution ................ dis
FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATEs.-The Paris cor
respondent of the New York Herald reports Loui
Napoleon and his ministers very anxious to PROP
tate the people Of the United States and to counter
act the strong sentiment in favor Of Russia which
pervades the public mind of this country The En-
peor must have abruptly changed his views since hi
late anti slavery declarations in London We have
, no doubt that the French people, as people, no
only now desire, but have always reclprocated th
good will of the United States, for they ancen
allies and companions in but the present rule
5 no Frenc Gilman, except in name, and no friend 0
ours unless from policy. Russia has always pursue
just and honorable course towards this country, anC
it is natural that, when she is combating sing le hand
ed against three powerful enemies, who also enc
mics of our own territorial progress that we shOul
g sympathise with her rather than with those VIII
! have broadly ntmated that if victorious in the Eas
they will direct their attention to the Western hem
: sphere. Moreover, christian country scarcel
be expected to desire the triumph of European cru
j SADIE in behalf OF the Crescent against the Cross
, Richmond Dispatch.
e The Portland Liquor Kiot--v.rdIct of she Core
ners Jury-Tr"l of Neil Dow for keeping Ii
4 PORTLAND, June 5.-The coroners inquest on tn
body OF Ephraim Robbins killed on Saturday, ha
l. returned verdict, That the deceased was she
: through the body by some person unknown TO III
II the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Portland i
defence of the city property from the ravages of a
excited mob, unlawfully congregated for that pul
n pose near the City Hall, Saturday evening, Jun
2, 1855, of which the said Robbins was found to
= one.''
s. The trial of Neal Dow, for having liquor in h
n possession with intent SELL commenced this afte
noon in the police court Between and ocloc
this evening, the court adjourned to meet at ocloc
tomorrow morning. The evidence failed to estat
liSh he fact he vii
" intent sell but the fact is clearly proved that tn
liquors. when complained of. were not the propert
of the city. BY order from the Governor, the mi
ID ary have been under arms all day, and will RENAL
duty all night, although the city is perfectly quie
- From the Boston Teiegraph--Knotc-No thamg.]
III Sentiments of the Abolition Press.
$ VIRGINIA ELECTIoN.-The Know Nothngs ha,
Sc failed to r. AXE anv immersion amonp the voters
al Virginia. and will have abandon at once and witt
out eserve all hopes of carrying that State at tt
es Presidential election They may talk about succe
''next tme" but such talk is all idle and nonsensica
II. Tho haiti far regards VIRGINIA is foupht