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


we'll known to allow of the supposition that by pub
fishing the annexed communication we are to be un
derstood endorsing its views, farther than by say
ing that while the writer differs from us in political
opinions, we feel assured that he does not come be-
fore the public as partizan, but in good faith and
therefore is entitled TO be heard through columns.
So far as the gentlemen named are concerned, they
are too we'll known to require any endorsement from
anybody and would. beyond question: make good
board So far as the position and action OF the Dem
ocratc party is concerned, We may have-we will
have something say, but forbear for the present
WILMINGTON, N. c., Dec. 11th 1856.
AS neither party have, yet, placed in nomination
their candidates for Commissioners of the town, and
as all good citizens desous 10 avoid the excit'
ing scenes of the last year. beg that YOU will allow
me- through your columns, to propose the following
ticket as a compromise
JAMES T. MILLER,
NICHOLAS N. NIXON,
JOSHUA G. WRIGHT,
A. J. DEROSSET, JR.,
HENRY R. SAVAGE,
PIX. DICKINSON,
EDWARD T. HALL.
In arranging this ticket it was not my intention 10
give 10 any man particular prominence the "head
of the ticket )" but have written down the names
they were suggested to me; and desire to leave the
d" Board" ITSELF at liberty to choose its own Mayor.
| have selected three persons who voted for Buchan
an, three who voted for Fillmore. and one who did
not vote at all. At the same time, have been
full to select who not active politicians, and
who would not be influenced by politics in the dis
charge of any public duty While, therefore, equal
Justice has been done 10 both parties the ticket
not be said to partake of party character. On the
contrary. it is made up of men who are somewhat
advanced in life-who have had much business ex.
perience who are acknowledged. by the whole com
munity, TO be men of prudence and financial ability,
and who have the confidence of the Community in
every respect. r..
| 1t is to be presumed that these gentlemen do not
desire The Office OF Commissioners ii is absolutely
certain that they would not consent to become party
candidates is believed that they would not permit
their to be used, except by the general desire
| of the community; but compromise men, to be
supported by both parties for the good of the town;
restore her to peace and quiet to relieve her OF
her difficulties; it is 10 be hoped that they will con
sent to II is well known that it will require
great sacrifice their part at least of their per-
sona preferences; but it is not the first time that
they have made such sacrifices for the good of our
town; and surely she more in need of them
than now.
In speaking of The difficulties" under which our
town abors, do not wish to be understood charg-
ing anything like financial Encouragement upon
the present Board of Commissioners | know that
such charge would be entirely unfounded. But
allude 10 her subscription for works of internal i'm
provemens, for which neither party 10 responsible
because it was ordered by an almost unanimous vote
of the citizens; but which certainly requires the
most prudent and intelligent management lest il
may embarrass our town in future years
In conclusion, beg leave TO say, that have con.
suited with neither OF the gentlemen whose
names have proposed but appeal to them not tc
act upon their individual inclinatons but to get to
gether and consider seriously the propriety of ms
proposition, before they determine upon the course
which they will pursue. WILMINGTON"
A VALUABLE 7lNvEHTIoN.-Our attention has keuz
called to new patent pump now on exhibition =
Holmes Hotel, by MIR. Jefftey's, the Patentee. I
seems to US to combine the essential elements of sim
plicity, durability and efficiency in eminent degree
We cannot say that it is better than any other pump
but it appears to be much better than any othe
with which we are acquainted and such seems to b.
the opinion Of practical mechanics who have exam
ined it. 1t is operated by india rubber ball valve
very ingeniously attached TO the piston, living it al
uncommonly easy action. It s certainly worthy tn
attention of business men, who will, of course exam
inc for themselves.
~ A Coroner's Jury was held on the 9th and III
inst, the bodies of two found dead one OF
the beach at old Brunswick the other at the plantation
of Enoch Robbins, Esq, in Brunswick County. Yer
diet of the Jury, that the deceased came to their dealt
BY accidental drowning, and The Jury came 10 tb
conclusion further, that the deceased from the stua
ton in which they were found, are the same reporte
to have been drowned in attempting to board tn
> Steamer Spray. on Friday, the 2Sth November.
WILMINGTON, N. c., December 18th. 1856.
GEkTLEMEN Il am obliged to your Corresponds
= Wilmington" for the compliment paid me in plac
a ing my name on the highly respectable Ticket, sug
gested in your paper Of yesterday for Town Commits
sioners; but my inciinations as well as other en-
gagements, forbid my Consenting to assume the re
r sponsibities and duties OF the Office and mus
therefore beg to be- excused from being considered
Candidate. Yefy respectfully,
4. ]. DEROSSET, JR.
TO MEssRs FULTON & PRIcE, JoURNAL 0yFIcE.