Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-08-14
Details by the Persia.

We make up the subioined additional news from
English files of the 25th ultimo, by the Persia
GREAT BR1TA1N.-On the 2lst July there was
great rejoicing at the town of Boston, Lincolnshire
consequent on the e.opening of the Southwest
Chapel OF the church in that town. which was
tored by the citizens of Boston, Massachusetts, as
memorial to John Cotton. Mr.. Dallas, the American
minister; the Bishop OF Kentucky, and Mayor
Bigeow, of Boston, Mass, were among those who
took part in the proceedings An address pre-
sented to Mr.. Dallas on the occasion, and two
speeches were made!by that gentleman. During one
of his speeches Mr.. Dallas remarked
e heard the distinguished gentleman the op
posite side make mention of what is called the An.
glo-Saxon race Well, that, no doubt, is very
distinguished race 1t is entitled to high praise, for
it has accomplished wonders. But | do not think
that the United States of America, as they now ex
ist, be considered as confined to the AngloSaxon
race. 1t is matter of fair truth to say to you that
there is very large proportion OF the citizens Of the
United States who are Cets--not Anglo-Saxons If
there be any Irish here, they must understand that
their fellow countrymen constitute very large pro-
portion of what may be termed the character of the
United st lies of America. Nay, to 60 little furth-
er, of our States is almost exclusively Spanish ;
another of States is almost exclusively French ;
and the very State TO which am proud 10 belong, a
State that is called the Keystone Sta'e has so many
of its population of the German that we &C.
tuay obliged to publish our laws in that language
to accommodate them. Now, all these races blended
together constitute the national character of the Uni
ted States of America. That country, Il eleore, is
not exclusively Anglo Saxon. Undoubtedly some of
its most distinguished sources Of origin are Anglo
Saxon, but as now organiZ,d--as it is new fixed
under it's present constitution and present population,
it is government and country composed of all
Peoples and races, and not confined exclusively the
ADglo-Saxon."
At the dinner of the Royal Agricultural Society of
England which had been holding its annual show at
Salisbury, Lord Portman introduced as guest Mr..
French the vice president of the Agricultural Society
of the United States. Mr.. French was warmly re-.
ceived, and addressed The audience at some length.
Considerable roting, resulting from the bad feeling
engendered bE the 18th of July celebration, had ta-
ken place between the Orangemen and Rbbonmen
at B lfast, and en- one occasion serious collision
with the military was the result, but fortunately
without loss of life.
There is rumor of the appearance of the potatoe
blight the province of Munster. Ireland. but it
was not regarded as very serious.
in the suspension of Henry Swable al Liverpool, a
compromise of 6s Sd in the pound is said TO have
been offered.
THE DEFEAT OF THAcKERAY.-At the Parliament
tary election for Oxford City, which resulted in the
defeat of Mr. Thackeray, the vote stood-for Card
well, l,Os5 Thaekeray, LOIS. The election c'ea-
led great excitement. writer from Oxford says:
OXFORD, Tuesday, July 2l.-The polling commenc'
ed at the usual hour, when the friends OF Alr Card
well led off by small majority. About ten O'Clock
it was evident that Mr. Thackeray ssod fair
chance of coming in second best being over seventy
in minority and at twelve this had increased to one
hundred After one the people began to assemble
at the corners of the streets. and in front of the
Mitre, Mr.. Tbackeray's pril cipal committee room.
and also of the Star Hotel, the headquarters of MIR.
Cardvel frierds. = I'D q, -.aH#i5 = T@.
A little before four there was not place of bust.
ness to be found open, except usual good naued
election acquaintances, the friendly public houses -
Speaking upon that pont am inclined 10 think THAI
ome of lhe college buffers must have opensd their
hearts, and the butery beer barrels at the same time
for during the last three hours Of the poll some Efty
or sixty roughs, far descended in the nebriaslng