Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-12-19

and respected Liverpool packet masters. More than
once have heard him relate the following little IN
cdent, in which he was OF the principal partcl-
pators. Whether it has appeared in print be.
fore am unable to say; at any rate think 1T Will
bear repeating. 1t occurred in the palmy days OF
Mendoza.
{ In those days. said the captain prize fighting in
England was rampant, and had often sailors on
board my ship who were regular bruisers and in
many cases of disturbance, found it somewhat diff
cult TO master Them With one know had per-
sonal recounter, which terminated in my own defeat,
so determined, upon my arrival in Liverpool, to
take lessons in boxing, and accordingly engaged my
self with Mendoza pupil. ....
AFTER taking two lessons day for the space of
three weeks, considered myself proficient, at least
enough TO stand up before almost any one so said
to Mendoza: Don't YOU think now am sufficient
ly master of the art 10 be able to cope with the most
of youn mo, Captain, SAID Mendoza YOU are yet
in your infancy Why sir, I'll guarantee to say that
can produce FIVE hundred men in Liverpool, each
of whom can fog you in three minutes AS | felt
more confidence in my powers differed with him
satisfied that with the knowledge had ac-
quired of the art, together with my large size and
strength, that was match for the best But the
next day perfectly convinced of my error, for
as | was quietly walking along the docks, drunken
sailor josted rudeIy against me, and upon reprnland-
ing him, he replied, why the h- didn't you luf, you
ubber?' That rather too much for my dignity, and
my blood few up in instant. You impudent scoun
drel,' said, Il have great mind to give you sound
thrashing' AYE! aye! Commodore, said Jack,
turning around and confronting me, 1T don't lay In
your breeches; do it; your honor, and I'll forgive
ye' and Jack Immediately shaped himself That
enough | could stand being bullied in that
manner would just floor him to teach him better
manners, and | squared myself and at it we went;
but in very short space of time, indeed, | received
glorious fogging The same night called on Men
doza.
WELL MeLdoza, you were right and was wrong.
got of the most complete thraShings this morn
ing ever had in my life, and by id sailor, too;
why, was not circumstance 10 him; the fellow
knocked me down as fast | could gel up:
couldn't get blow ; | am satisfied that | will have
TO continue my lessons for time to come: Men
doza smiled, and replied, told you captain, but
hope you'll pardon me when say, that it was my
self that personated the sailor. | gave you The
thrashing-when you went away yesterday you
seemed confident and spoke so big, that was de-
ermined to set you lesson you would never forget,
that the is not always TO the swift, nor the bat
tie TO the strong
| heartily torgave Mendoza but will never forget
the drubbing.
The London Times OF Mr. Buchanan's Election.
New YORK, Dec 5.-The following is from num-
Der of the " Thunderer,n received here by the Arago
to-day.
Mr Buchanan was elected President on the 4h.
and will shortly be chief mas lsrate of the U States,
So ends the long struggle which convused the Union
during many months. The questions as TO the pre-
ponderance of the savehoding power and The exlen-
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in manner unfavorable to the hopes of the North,
and that great portion of The English community
which sympathised with Northern policy and irad
tons. But not only is the fate of Ka decided by
this event, but the foreign policy of the Union must
be held to be deeply influenced in contrary to
the wishes of the moderate men both at home and in
Europe.
sit cannot be forgotten that Mr.. Buchanan, when
Minister 10 this country gave but little assistance to
peaceful settlement of the questions that had
between Amenca and England. 1t has been thought,
and not without reason, that Lord Clarendonb en-
deavors to terminate more than one dispute
bathed by the American representative, not with any
wish to involve the two countries IN war-an event
which he, probably, thought amount of acrimony
could bring about-but because he in the
nuance Of this angry spirit electioneering advan
tage to himself in his canddaeship for the Presiden
Icy.
g Nor can it be forgotten that at the Ostend Con-
ference, when doctrines entirely subversive of the
commonest rights of nations promulgated and
where Mr.. Buchanan took a principal part, the as
QUESTION of Cuba by almost any means adopted
by the conference keystone of true American
statesman's foreign policy and it may be inferred by
analogy that aggression on other American States
with valuable ports or territory would follow due
course.
With respect, thel efore, 10 the event which has
just taken place, only repea the observations
which we made when the Pennsylvania election
showed it was imminent We cannot pretend to
Judge public men of the Unicn except by the light
Wnlcn tuelT own actlOnS anu The opinions OF their
countrymen furnish Neither would it become us to
express mmoderae Joy regret the result OF do.
mestlc political contest in foreign country-yet as
he is an American statesman by his own confession
and, by the common report of his countrymen holds
views inconsistent with the independence of certain
neghboring States, cannot but think that so far
the endorsement of his claims by ma ority of bis
countrymen is in fact to be viewed with regret II
may re-assure the world however, to- find that the
Northern States, which have been moved by this
long Contest disposed, now that it is pay
willing obedience to the Magistrate and Govern.
ment which he may inaugurae."
A RECRUITING ANEcDorE Paddy M'Ginn ken
. public house in Saintfeld He was a fine lookino
fellow from the understanding upwards, but he ha(
club feet Cne evening Paddy seated in his owl
parlor, W. 6h a companion or two, over noggin G
d whiskey. recruiting reant, who having an ey
to business, stood treat, and over his punch ia ket
e largely of the great doings and mighty wonders b.
8 had been eye witness Of. Paddy was all attention
a Yere hcked with what have been telin' you
o | am, said Paddy.
q You ought to enlist, followed The other.
= don't care if do, said Paddy.
d So the Queens shilling was accepted, which PADDY
said they should drink; and thereupon The solder de
ut clared he just the man for the army
s, Now, said Paddy, after the money was spent
you've been telling US of wonderful things tha
you've seen in Indy and them foreign parts.
re To be sure have, said the seJeant. Paddy drew
himself back anJ placing his right foot on the table
looked cooly into the Others face and said Did yo
ever see the fellow of that The man of war sta RI
ne ing up amaZement, swore he never did.
" Well then, quoth Pad ~, raising his left foot an
placing il alongside of the oEer, to show that the
H. matched, there it is? The sequel may be guessed :
~ The SERGEANT accused Paddy OF cheating the Queer
e. which Paddy Denied since he was ready to march,
q lam fhn or:tn thro don hoIE