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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
The Meeting of Southern Governors.

Things have certainly arrived queer pass, when
two Southern gentlemen cannot be present at State
fai held the Capital Of sister State, without haV-
ing their conduct and motives pried into and misre-
presented, by every whipper snapper correspondent
of the associated press. Gov. Wise of Virginia. and
Gov Adams of South Carolina, were present at the
late State Fair al Raleigh, and forthwith it is trum-
peted throughout the length and breath Of the land
that there are fifteen Southern Governors in Raleigh,
full OF treason, stratagems and spos.
But suppose every Southern Governor had been
presen.-what wrong would that have done anybody.
They would have had a perfect right 10 have been
there, and we wish they had been. The authorizes
of the Southern States ought fully TO understand each
they ought take council together. The times
demand it. 1t is right and proper and the sooner it
is brought about the better.
We have word to say about the dispatches of
the associated press, and what say has references
to the telegraphc correspondents and not TO the oper
ators, fer against these latter have not word to
say, having found them to he, a rule, gentleman
IL, accommodating men at least such is our expe-
rience hele But We find that these correspondents
start the most groundless rumours, and that very
frequently their dispatches not 10 be relied upon
especially about election times. For instance on
Wednesday last received despatch informing US
that the Democrats had carried Pennsylvania by ten
to fifteen thousand. On Thursday we expected a
despatch but did not receive one in the forenoon
Our neighbour of the Herald did, and that com.
pletely upset things, giving Pennsylvania and
Indiana to the Republicans Although we knew
that this was, of course, genuine despatch, and
founded upon the returns forwarded to Petersburg
by the associated agents, we felt convinced that II
was Incorrect and therefore Immediately telegraphed
to Washington city, and received the genuine returns
founded upon reports received from reliable private
parties by the Union office. We really think thai
organization of the Associated Press agency
would do no harm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

A.x- Governor Henry A. Wise of Virginia, seems 10
be terrible bugbear 10 the Filmoreites and the FIRE.
monters almost as terrible when he hurled back
the tide of Know Nothinglsm that was advancing
from the North-tore the mask from the yelled pro-
phet of Massachusetts, and broke forever the pres.
tige of the hitherto invincible g Sam" The Know
Nothings have since made the humiliaing discovery
that the man by whom they were SO soundly thrash
ed, is crazy, and has no more influence than any
constable. Poor fellows to be 80 badly used up by
crazy man, with no more influence tina constable
they must be pretty hard pressed when any cons'a'
BILE or crazy man can beat them.
Our neighbour of the Wilmington Herald would
appear to be nearly much exercised as It's name
sake of New York. 1t seems to think that Gov
Wise is coming here on the 22nd We wish he was
but ii is understood that the Governor does not 60 ou
of his own State TO speak, and cannot, therefore
promise ourselves the pleasure of hearing him, g
pleasure which would be fully appreciated by al
who admire bold fearless uncompromising Cover
nor of a Southern State, who speaks out his mine
and is prepared to act as we'll to talk. Governo
Wise's understood position alone, prevented the Com
mittee on invitations from soliciting his attendance
at this place. No could have been more wei
come and none more deservedly Eccentrcitle
he may have, but they weigh nothing in the sca
against his genius, elOquence, bodness and patriot
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

W Inc returns from Ohio, so far received, seem
10 nalea'e one OF two things-either that there are
no Fillmore men IN the State, or that, there be any,
they have all voted the Fremont State ticket. The
vote for the Fillmore ticket is merely nominal The
real contest there as everywhere else is between
Fremont and Buchanan.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
ssThe Enferinn 49,.

oald NOTORIOUS old tangled HboltioD;st :,
ana rarsef school, few days snce tn.
Fremont to the Presidency, that will no II we elect
slavery out of Kansas, but it will prove H. keep
wedge too for the abolition of slavery in ,bo entering
OF Columbia, and eventually IN every Sonthe e district
even at the risk of the dissolution Of the Tnio oste
inns remark. indeed, in very few words ",Un -
al the u'teror purposes of the Fremont D Iuvf
tha p to II IS the old eaven of Aboonom
vir'uous and patriotic citizens Of all parties 10 Upon the
the conspirators in their dangerous and dssraks
plot "To be forewarned is to be forearmod uSI '
way to prevent the wadge from being dr;ve, HE
all is to elect Buchanan, and that will send H. at
whole pack OF Abolition demagogues bowling to I'M ne
kennels. -PennsMuQnian W mel
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

/ MR. HEDR1CK.-We learn that at a meeting of the
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the
University of North Carolina, held on Skurday last,
1T was resolved that Mr.. Hedrick has ceased to be
useful as Professor in the University and the Sec
rotary was directed to inform him of the fact 1t is
expected that, as matter of course. he will at once
resign Should he refuse to do so, however, we have
no doubt he will be REMOVED.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

The Observer seems TO intimate H. 81 hsipa solfeA
,vos o,ec,sd l;ke Mr. L.tcb Of Robes, N, as Wing
Did not the Observe, itself soon after l. ~ 80
the election in this State was known, re,
Mr. Leiich as the single Whig elected in thu,
AS for Hon Jas T. Morehead and MIR. Ralph
res big talking, have not said that that was lace
tious. We do say that in view OF the facts OF Tue
ease it would be simply ridiculous, were it nos su'
premely disgusting Such language as theirs easy
of employment, and at the command ofanJ cross
roads rowdy If at variance with the facts Of th'
case, can only recoiHupon the heals of the utter
ers a. it must and will recoi! in this CASE It lis do
inx even
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

WASHINGTON. Oct 16.-The President arrived
here oday' was received in very enthusiastic man
ner 6y the military and citizens, and welcomed by
Inc mayor. The President responded briefly and
was then escorted to his Mansion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

RsrThe Superior Court for this county commen-
ces this week. Court did not open to-day HIS hOn0,
Judge Dick being unavoidably absent on account o,
the indisposion Of member of his family ne Will
probabIv arrive this evening.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
Total IS

lOlal ..... '...... ....... 70
The above, with the gains which will certainly be
made in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Con.
nectcut will give the next House of Representatives
10 the Democrats by very decided ma ority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
To all Liberal Men in North carolina.

We would ask OF all liberal men in the State-all
who can rise above party preudices and progresses
ions-'o look calmly at the state of things as they
really exist, and after having done So to act as Their
better judgment may dictate to them. They will see
that the union of the South for the sake of the Uni
on, is the primary consideration in this cones-they
will see that there is great party at the North and
at the South, whose supporters make no sons ovitt
the enemy They will see that that party, opposed
by all sorts of fusons, has already proved its ability
to carry a sufficient number of Northern electora
to enable the united South to defeat the section
al abolition candidate. That party which fuses not
with the enemy, which defeats all such fusions
which national support at the North, is the
National Democratic partly and its candidates for The
Presidency and Vice Presidency are James Buchanan
of Pennsylvania, and ]. c. Breckenridge, of Kentucky
No other party occupies this proud poston-no other
party secures this national support-no other party
can crush this sectional candidate Liberal-minded
and enlightened Southern men will act as they please
the issue is before them, and we have no fears fo
the result of their decision, for we feel assured thai
they will not be unfahful to themselves or to theil
country
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
California appointment.

We understand that Dr. Samuel Langdon, formerly
of this place, received, in May last from the Cover
nor of California the appointment of Resident Ply
stefan of the California Stale Insane Asylum. His
right to the Office contested, we believe, by the
incumbent, and recently decided in his favor by the
Supreme Court. Dr. Langdon entered on the dis
charge of his official duties the 22d of September,
his salary commencing with the date of his appoint
ment We understand that this is a very desirable
position, and are much pleased to know that it has
been conferred upon Wilmingonian who is well
qualified to discharge its duties with honor 10 himself
and advantage to the State-Daay Jour. Of Saturday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

UNFORTUNATE MIsTAKE-In the Observer of the
9th INST we stated. upon the information of friend
who had attended Bladen Superior Court, that Shad
rach Thompson had been whipped for telling chick
ems We learn that it DAVID Thompson, and
not "0drach, who fell into the Sherif's hands on
tnat occasion We regret the error, and hasten to
do justice to both the Messrs Thompson and especi
ally TO rescue the good name Mr.. Shadrach Thomp.
son from the injury which we thus unintentionalfy
have done it-Fdg. Observer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

The German Volunteers under the CT ,mmaprd Of
Captain Bauman, are out to-day an look and
march we'll but why with such thin r: Anks? What
has become OF the military spirit rife in our town.
few short years ago. We have noticed the pa
rade OF all the Volunteer Compa, aies recently and
remarked upon this discouragirg. feature. Let US
hone for ssrevyal n-DaikH 10, nrnnL 18Th inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

PREPARING FOR THE FINAL STRUGGLE-We are
pleased TO see that the Democrats of PENNSYLVANIA
instead OF relaxing in their efforts are determined to
keep up the contest with the same energy which has
marked their course hitherto. The Democratic State
Central Committee announces appointments for
prominent speakers in every Senatorial district IN
the State. The ball will be kept rolling from now
until the 9TH day of November. Pen nsylvania has
begun well. She will finish still better.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
LATER FROM J3AVANA.

A.
The Quaker City MobI1 e---spanI.h Demands
upon MexIco-ExpedItIon against St. Domingo.
MOBILE, Oct a. The United States steamship
Quaker City, which left New York ON the 9Th inst,
arrived at this port to-day.
By this arrival the Tribune has advices from Ha
vana to the afternoon Of the l2t, inst, by which
learn that the second expedition now fitting out al
Havana by SPAIN against Mexico is for the enforce
ment of the payment of the claims due to Spanish
subjects by that counry-t'le previously circulated
report about the satisfactory settlement of the same
having proved erroneous. This expedition, it was
said, would be very 70 rmidable one
We also learn by this arrival that the Spanish
government was about, to send an army from Havana
to St. Domingo for tie purpose of operating against
the republican NOV. ements going forward in that
thousand muskets had already been ordered to be
sent to the Spanish consul at St. Domingo.
The steamship Philadelphia which left New York
| on the TIN, one day previous to the Quaker City
had not arrived at Havana when the Quaker City
| left
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

w
The WAY THE PEOPLE ARE DEcEIvED-lhe
Greensboro N c. Patriot of the 18th has the fol-
lowing =
TAXING THE BACK TRAcK.-Tt is source of great
qualification to record that one of the most proml-
nent Wing deserters in Georgia, Hon. Charles Jen-
kins has taken the sober second thought" and re-
turned like true pentent to his first love and the
fold of the faithful from whose ranks he 80 incon-
, siderately wandered astray after false gods for
short period Good for him
This is totally and wholly and irredeemaby false
Hon. Charles Jenkins has done no such thng,-he
has written letter since the meeting of the redouot'
able 'Old Line Wing" Convention, for The express pur-
pose of contradicting such rumors as this He there
saws that his views have undergone no change, ex
cept 80 far as they have been strengthened He al
| Indies to the fusons between the Fillmorel'es and
abolitonists at the North, and adds that 'i Mr. Ere
mont is to be beaten it must be by that candidate
whose Northern supporters do not fuse with the enc
nv. This last letter of Mr.. Jenkins is dated Au
gusa, Ca Oct., 6th 1856, and is written presslJ
and avowedy to contradict all such lying reports
Mr. Jenkins is thus far strengthened in his adhesion
TO Mr.. Buchanan, that, whereas at first he deter
mined to support him from motives OF Southern poll
ov believing his chance to be the best, he does
so also from preference.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

We have printed and ready for distribution large
quantity of Buchanan and Breckenridge Electoral
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

CoTToN.-The reports of killing frost in the South
have all pr we'd TO ba false. The wish was father to
the thought The New York Post says:
The planters complain little. but though atten.
ton is fixed the daily accounts from the interior,
ElessIs Neill, Brothers & Co. write that they have
yet to learn that any material damage has been done
The receipts have improved this week, amounting at
all points, to s. 600 bales against 900 last year,
making the total 10000, against 25O00G bales last
season, to present date. The decrease is, however,
expected to be fully recovered by the end of Novem-
Der. Respecting prices NeiIl, Brothers & Co. ven.
ture the following opinion:
There has been nothing during the past year in
erfere with the upward which prices have Ia
ken so far since the opening of the season. Cotton
has not at present arrived in sufficient Quantities ia
supply the early demands of French orders and the
wants of home consumers, aud until they salts
fed for time, it does not appear that lower range
of prices can be calculated upon. The reports from
the interior have exercised considerable inHpence
operators lately, and ANXIOUS buy rs have
manifested such eagerness in the purchase of cotton
that prices are yet supported at rates which cannot
be expected to be maintained after their present
quirements have been met by larger supplies.
THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION NOT WHIG-Tht
Missssppian contains the following 10 the dele
gates in the Baltimore convention from Mississippi
The OLD-L1NE WIG CoNvENTIoN.-The delegates
who represented Mississippi in this bogus gathering
as far learn, were:
Thomas Mount, George Latimer,
A. M, FOue, ThOS Shack afor0
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

0o-The Democratic majority for Mayor in the city
of Newark is reported at 600. This is the first time
the city has ever gone Democratic. 1t has usually
given 1000 to $500 opposition majority.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
FIlImore on the Ex1ensIon of sInr

edespalr OF satItyng the Wigs scruples IN
spect 10 the extension of slavery. Instead, tbp,ae
of exhausting ourselves in the vain attemnt ~
the position of our own party we will vent "eaoe
pound few inquiries TO our neigbbor. WI pro-
Whig say whether or not the Fillmore nar+r a lie
cal organization, is in favor of the extens0r po
cry? Would that be an object of Mr. FiIImoro,'' az
mlnistration! Does the Wing deny the trrtS I'd,
bott declaranon, (and he speaks Fillmore ola
tory that Fillmore no more than Fremont n,e ee
a extension of slavery? P''PoSeS
Again, will the Wing renounce the sumner, 81 ~,
more if he has written letter to VIM M " Fh
in which M Fillmore says tina, he is ,tter1 oo
to the extension of SLAVERY into any territor pOa
admission Of any more slavshOlding States into
Union and that he defeS any one to proue to Ill., "'
trary; that has sentiments are entirelq s
by those tcho avould attempt TO proue the hold no 6 M
Of vlecs dlss1m1tGr to those Of the Fremont RepIj,r
party '''u"
we entreat the Wing in the most civil manno,
favor us with an early answer to these iutarropa,o
ries.-Rachmond Eng. 9'
We all know that Mr.. Buchanan has no STRENGTH .. -
North-hat he will not carry single free
ton Herald. y ""'E"S'
The editor OF the Herald must have known bo..,.
when he penned the above. We say Buchanan viii
certainly carry Pennsylvania, Illinois and Indiana
He will also most likely carry New York. Ohio NJ
chigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Copneotirn,
and California. Will MIR. Burr point out a s;nn1,
State that is certlin for Fillmore
P. S.-A friend at our elbow authorizes rs 70 SOW
he will wager $50 that neither Burr nor any othcr
man can name any one single State that will 90 f
Fillmore Who takes the wager ?-Standard
The STATE FAIR.-As we go to press the peopIs
are coming in by hundreds to attend the State Far
The entries of cattle, horses, machinery, &c, on
Monday evening were already numerous; and Va
learn, from those well qualified TO judge that evev
indication gives promise of one of the most su;
cessful and interesting Fairs ever held in the State
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
The next House of Rerresentatlves.

TIC next F7OUBe 81 FtePrcsehtatIVes.
The Democratic gains of congressman at the cleo
tons held on Tuesday last foot up thus:
Pennsylvania. 10
NIulOs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

WIN a. Strong.
Every one of these gentlemen cooperated with
the know nothing organization last year. and we pre-.
sumo have taken the oaths of the secret order. But
the richest part of the affair the appointment Of
the Wig Central Committee. The managers of the
concern would have hardly perpetrated the joke if
they had heard friend the COUNSELLOR preach the
funeral of the wing party as often have heard
him
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

A railroad gentleman, writing from Chicago. gives
some statistics Of the lumber trade of that CITY, in
connection with the earnings of railroads touching
Chicago. The receipts of lumber thus far have been
s65 millions of feet and WILL in two months more Of
navigation, be swelled to 4650O0 millions of feet
Of this large quantity all but 10 millions of feet has
been sold and it has become matter of certainty,
that before navigation is resumed supplies must be
had over the railroads, along he lines of which the
supplies are ample. demand OF 200, 100000 of
feet would give 10000 car loads of 5000 feet or
1000 full trains.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

The CALIFORNIA APPoINTMENT.-We expressed
pleasure, in Saturdays issue, at learning that
DR.. Langdon WiImingtoniah, had been appointed
resident physician to the California State Insane
Asylum. We were not then aware that DR.. Cowan
another Wilmingonian, had been the incumbent
which certainly alters the case. We are sorry tina,
Dr. Cowan, a Wilmingtonian, Democrat, and a clev.
er fellow, has been turned out but since a Know.
Nothing had to be put in, we pleased to find that
another Wilmngtonian, also good fellow, in spite
of his Know. Nolhingism. has got it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
NEW GOODS. CHEAP FOR CASH.

FROM ENGLAND. ~ cllDg
p ECEIVED per late Steamers, 1000 lbs TcK RYAN
II Irvine. HEDklOh "
Sept. ii, 1856.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

HOSTING OF A Fremont FLAG IN PORTSMOUTH,
a Free 'ont Pole having been raised in Portsmouth,
Virginia, few days since several of the citizens
quested that the Common Council assemble and or
der the abolition pole to be taken down. The Coun-
Gil met accordingly Monday night, and after some
discussion, Mr.. John H. Thompson offered q motion
TO the effect, that the Town Sergean, be authorized
to the parties who erected the pole and request
them to it by o'clock the next day, and if not
removed by that time to employ sufficient force 10
remove it. This motion was supported by Mr..
Thompson, which drew forth reply from Mr. Hol-
Iiday and this la, gentleman was replied to by
Mr.. Crocker late of the Legislature The motion
was fnaIl passed, and the Mayor informed thereof
who promptly caused the pole to be taken down on
Tuesday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24

SHOW NE A DEMOCRAT AND WILL Show YOU A
L1AR.-The Knicker5ocker Magazine tells the fol-
lowing I" good one %
"a tall green sort of well dressed fellow walked
into Broadway saloon the other day, where they
were talking politics upon high key, and stretch
ing himself up to his full height. exclaimed in
loud voice: Where are the Democrats :?
Show me Democrat, gentlemen, and I'll show you
liarn In instant stood before the noisy
inquirer, in warlike attitude, and exclaimed
am Democrat, Sir You are2 well, just you
step round the with me. and I'll show uou
fellow who said couldn't find Democrat in The
ward y Amt he liar, should like to know"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-10-24
Presidential Electoral Tickets.

N. c.. MONDAY. OCT. 40. 1856.
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SALT.
500 S So: ( f;! :ss i'l' By
JOHN G. HEYER

A PPLICATION will be made to the next General ~ ~
bly, of the State of North Carolina to extend Tue "
for returning abstract of the taxable properly -
Oct. T,-7-Im s. R. BUNTlAG
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$50 REWARD, RUNAWAY NEGK lHq,,
NOTICE. TO MY CUSTOMERS.

IN THE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER, I00T MES
y ted with in Co-Partnershp, my son J 5hltd u
HIGGINS. The business will hereafter be conduc''
Ter the style of L. 3. HIGGINS & son. ,,,rcclNS
Oct. 18th, 1856 l.. b. HO"'
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-10

LARGE ENGINEs.-The New York
Central Railrod Company some time
since contracted with the Schenectady
Locomotive Works for two magnifi-
cent and powerful engines for the Sec
ton Of the road. On Saturday last
one of these monstrous machines came
up with train of tifty-two cars, part
empty, and on Monday brought from
Rochester forty-fve heavily laden
cars with the greatest ease. This
mighty iron horse has ten wheels, six
of which are drivers, fifty-four inches
in diameter. The cylinders are seven
teen inches in diameter, with stroke
Of twenty two inches.--[Syrac~se
Journal.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1856-01-10

A KISS FOR A BLow.-A visitor
once went into a school in this city,
says the Boston Sun, where he saw a
boy and girl on one seat, who were
brother and sister. In a moment Of
thoughtless passion the little boy
struck his sister. The little girl was
provoked, and raised her hand to re.
turn the blow. Her face showed that
rage was working within, and her
clenched fist was aimed at her broth.
er, when her teacher caught her eye
Stop, my DEAR said he, you had bet.
ter kiss your brother than strike bin.
The look and the word reached hel
heart. Her baud dropped. She
threw her arms around his neck and
kissed him. The boy was moved
He could have stood against the blow
but he could not withstand a sisters
kiss.