Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-07-20

from Mr.. ncLaurln, which called tor explanation
from Mr.. VanBokkeen. In the course of Mr.. Nc
Laurns remarks he alluded the fact that the first
intmaton in regard to this authority 10 subscribe
which the people of Wilmington received, was the
announcement through the Hercld that it had be- |
come law. Mr.. Mcmillan was called out and made |
fair speech until he got to that portion of Mr.. Nc
Laurins remarks having reference to the subscrip-
tion bill. The point of MIR. McL's remarks was not
that the announcement of the passage of the bill had
been first made in the Herold or in any other paper
but it was that the announcement OF the passage of
such bill was the first thing that the people knew
OF such law at all. Mr.. Mcmillan seemed to think
mat some importance was given 10 the first appear
ance OF the announcement in the Herald. while the
Journal did not have it, That was all WI ong-
The real difficulty was, that the people of Wilmington
had never been once consulted about the matter before
its passage. 1t mattered very little through xhat
channel it reached them after that event The thing
was done; and not until it done did the people of
Wilmington know anything about it, as they had
right to have known all about it, and as Mr. McMil-
Ian ought to have let them know whether he liked or
dshked the "Journal-man, who certainly did not
receive nor indeed expect to receive information from
Mr.. Mcmillan during the session of the Legislature
although he did receive documents Geographic des-
| patches and letters from other members-1nembers
from other counties as we'll as this, and even from
other sections. Neither we nor any of our friends
have either felt cared for, complained of this or
that mans neglect. 1t matters little nothing 10
u.s. But in matters of public concernment the thing
is different and the people, which means not two or
three, but the lrtole, have right 10 expect and de-
mand information of such things before they are done
not AFTER when it makes no difference
! The " Journal-man y" seeks no controversy The
propretors OF the Journal perfectly aware of the
attempts made to get up prejudice against them and
injure them, but they had hoped that such attempts
would not have been obtruded upon meeting OF cit.
zens gotten up upon such an occasion The Jour
nal has endeavored 10 do it's duty in this matter 10
place the points and arguments fairly before the pub
lie, they always shall do in every case where they
may feel called upon to express opinions to state
facts and they state nothing which they do not be-
ieve to be facts. The leading friends of this subscrp
tion-NIr VanBokkelen and others-have advocated
it and eleconeered for ii openly fairly, honestly and
earnestly, as they have right to do If some I'm
guarded expression of Mr. VanBokkelen, last even
ing not intended, we know, TO be offensive brought
forth rejoinder, that is not our matter When the
Commissioners, in accordance with the demands OF
the community, consented to recede from four hun
dred thousand 10 two hundred thousand the editor
of this paper promised TO vote for it and he will and
no personal allusiOns-no attempts to njure him
shall make him recede from position so taken. We
can only regret that it should by some, have been
made the occasion of dragging in things and persons
that had connection with it, or that its success
should have been jeopardzed by such unwarranted
movements. Other gentlemen also spoke on the &C.
casion as we learn.-Daily Journal, 18Th inst.
a We publish in another part of to, days paper the
Constitution OF the State Council of Know Nothings
or, as they now term themselves, the American
Party and we ask for it the candid consideration OF
our readers of all parties and persuasions We in
vite especial attention the 2nd section of Article
Viii, establishing the dctatorial power of the State
Council the Legislature and the elections to
be made by the sworn representatives of the people
as also 10 the 9Th and 9th sections of the same ar
ticle, showing the tyranous authority exercised
over the judgment of members who are to repremand-
ed, expelled and posted perjurers for disobedience
In fact the whole affair is worthy OF serious consider
alton.
&c The voting Wednesday passed off quietly and
with comparatively little excitement though upon
the whole the vote is larger than had been anti
cpated. The vote III favor of subscription is very
decisive being more than five to one 531 for to lOs
against subscription.
Even those opposed to the subscription must feel
that since it has been carried it is best that it has
been carried by so decisive vote, which cannot but
add greatly 10 the moral effect of the movement out
side of Town by evincng the confidence of the peo-
pie OF Wilmington in the work. We hope that this
will not be without effect along the line, in STIR
ring up those who have been waiting for Whining.
tom
i The time has come for private subscriptions
10 show themselves. Real estate is bound for the
town subscription when made or for the bonds issued
to meet such subscriptions Let all the other classes
who, although not interested in real estate, will re.
ceive equal and, it may be- direct benefits come
| forward also
TO the counties along the line, we would say
1nove, as Wilmington has moved Subscribe, and we
feel confident that you can mainly do your share in
labor and materials
| DEATH OF LORD RAGLAN.--This poor old General
has at length gone to his account another victim of
| the disease which has already swept away so many
Of his soldiers We really think that he was while
living entitled to claim the position of the best abused
man in Europe. Thousand called upon him to re-
sign, but the general impression was that he would
q die frst," and he did What change his death, and
the appointment of General Simpson in his place. will
effect, we are unable even to guess be war; we sup
pose will go Indeed that has passed beyond the
control of mere individuals. The Emperor of Russia
died and the went usual. Lord Raglan has
| died and the war goes on Ono Pr;tish r,;n;etr~