Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-10-29
THF WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
1VII.M1NcsToN. y. O., FRIDAY. ocT. ae, 1858.
g ArIstOcratic Democratic,

WArIstOcrattc Democrats { ffsa
OF course papers like the Fayetteville Observer and
the Raleigh Register loving couple take great pleas
ure in anything that promises to mar the harmony OF
the Democratic party OF course they agree (aecton-
ate brethren that they are the view to be taken OF
certain articles in the Warrenton Ne'ns, and OF card
which recently appeared in the Raleigh Standard, over
the signature of w. W. Holden, Esq. The Editor OF
the Warrenton Neocs is now marvellous proper man
in the ewes of the Know Nothing-pardon us-the
American Editor of the Raleigh Register; and the
Fayetteville Observer, after long years of hatred now
swears by Mr. Holden Of course, we cannot think so
meany of the intelligence Of Messrs. Holden and Walsh
as to suppose for moment that either IS mistaken IN
the drift of their loving contemporaries OF the fegaser
and Observer. 1t is a wise MAXIM now as formerly TO
fear the Greeks when they bring presents-to doubt
the suspicious and interested Establishments of our bitter
opponents Do then care one copper for W. W. Hol-
den? We trow not.
the nature Of the difficulty up about the centre we
know little in regard to it shall say less-nothing,
indeed We only refer to the matter at adj to dprecae
the course which things appear to be taking Or at least
the course which opponents, who seek to promote
divisions, are endeavoring to have them take.
What of the existing difficulty has found its way into
Democratic paper has recently contained certain edto
rial articles in which exception taken against the al
legged course of our Congressional delegation, IN arrang
ing all Federal appointments to suit their own convent
ence or interests Furthermore, it is alleged by the
NeVS that in recent State appointments undue prefer
ence has been given to converts" over old liners"
In regard to many of the things referred to by the
Neac we feel little interes-about others, we have al
ready expressed our opinion. We shall not now ofler
anv comments Our brief reference to this matter has
been for the purpose of introducing the subject OF Mr.
Holdens card opening as follows:
TO TIE DEMOCRACY OF NORTH CAROLINA.
deem it my duty to notice publicly my NAME
the following charges which have recently been originated
Isf is chareed that am exerting myself punish
hat is the word used those who opposed my nomination
for Governor at Charlotte =,
Congress of the United States and that will continue to do
at sacrifice of the harmony and integrity OF the Demo
3d-ft is charged that wrote or suggested advised
or nstgated the articles which have recently appeared in
the Warrenton NeS in relation to Federal and State ap
pontments"
To all these charges Mr. Holden replies directly and
it appears to u.s. satisfactorily He distinctly denies the
allegation that he has been exerng himself to punish
those who opposed his nomination for Governor at
Charlotte Arms that he does not seek Senatorship
but that his feelings have been and will be subordinated
to the harmony prosperity and integrity Of the Demo
cratic party. He emphatcaly repudiates any connec
ton with or responsibility for the authorship of any
editorial articles in the Wa1rentoa NeoOS
IfMr Hoden's own assertion in reference to this last
matter could stand in any need of confirmation, it
abundantly furnished by Mr.. Walsh, who affrms his
own authorship Of and sole responsibility for the articles
in question.
But the portion Of Mr.. HoIden's Card which has
evoked all the symp"hies Of the opponents of the Demo
cratic party-he portion which has stirred up their
hearts to their nmost depths-made their Eyes puvious
disturbed their slumbers AMI spoiled their appettes is
as follows
h. There EdP NUE GsfSna 5
forgive for consentng to the of for Gov
echo what they say were to say what do not choose
to say that in event would accept Senatorshp they
would grated, and charges like those to which
replying would no longer be made 1t was my lot to
be born in humble circumstances to inheritance of g
norance poverty and to be brought up to
count of my origin and because had the and the
ambition to struggle upwards e "ho they o MAJ b Peen
been there yet Proud towards the proud, and humble
cause he rich sighted man because he was
poor. Nor have ever played the demagogue, seeking to
aEd One 10th s ESto an as Of oil and
GH classes in North Carolina from the college in which those
VINO nave means are 10 rne common @
by the State. Unpreending my origin thank God
that He has given disposition to love my State, and
whole State with the affection of and though others
have served her with far efficiency and ability than
have yet have laid upon her altar the offerings of
more loyal or patriotic heart
The Observer, good Democratic Republican paper,
famed for its love for the people, every body
k1aouS takes fire at once and only "phanzy the
pheeinks of the Raleigh Register, as it dwes the
atrOcitv Of thecp 0rjctoCrCtjC Democrats
There are some humbugs in this world rather toe
ransparent-some Alterations too manfestly insncere
to pass current with any one The object of the oppo
ston organs is patent to the humbest understanding
Their object is if possible, to create dissensons in the
Democratic party-to array against man and class
against class We saw and heard enough OF this about
the time of the meeting of the Charlotte Convention
and we have seen and heard enough of it since We
trust that Democrats will treat this weak device of the
enemy" with the scorn it deserves. y,
Any difference between Democratic politicians can be
best settled by themselves at any rate we have no de
sire to Interfere in any way although cannot refrain
from the expression of regret that gentleman OF Mr.
Holdens large experience and clear sense should have
felt himself called upon to furnish his and our political
enemies with text from which to read hypocritica
homilies and over which to shed crocodile tears.'
We say this in spirit of censure That we wisl
to avoid. Mr.. Holden knows his duty and does not
need that we should teach it to him. He knows too
\ the sincerity of his pretended sympathizcrs.
Superior Court.
The Court having got through with the msdemeano1
docket on yesterday forenoon the negro girl committed
some time since suspicion of having caused the