Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-01-07

high position, abandon works such as bavo -.
approval of intelligent in all countries and sly the
forth the seevdent agents in evctng the mNa
fu progress in the moral social and political cond;ae
And yet would not counsel an ncautous e world
the public money by embarking in enterpras Of
deed upon the practice rigid economy in ali aOc In
tions for public purposes than upon anv o
stance depends the successful prosecution works ss
A careful consideration of the subject, confirm.
Dec s be snanav Of @
without either embarrassing the public treasury or
ly increasing the burdens of taxation. - material
A more detailed treatment of this subject wonld l,
compatible with the general remarks which pron m
employ upon this occasion. Specific recommendadnOS to
be reserved for more appropriate time. ' VIII
Upon subject enistng the hopes of so many tbou..n
of people, and in which nvoved the material
conciliatory policy will be adopted, which will com
the appreciation of citizens generally? There is
upon this question: since our system of d public
signed to Obterate sectional distinctions and prOdn
and sne woaS
the prosecution of these enterprises the confidence %
its moderation nan and permaneney would inspire removing
them above mere sectional ealousie and the Vaccinations
In commencing punctious observance of all the pubro
engagements, know but utter sentiment that animat
every bosom with the wide domain of State. vo
ton of faith under any circumstances is among the most
melancholy instances Of human inirmy and in the caD
State where the public honor has been accepted as
bond. it becomes crime without mitigation
First among the rich inhertances which we are nde
ed to vrtuous ancestry are those just and honorable SEN
tments planted deeply in the minds and hearts of our
the public faith "''"'n Of
That this inheritance may pass unmpared to noSto;
am convinced will be object of soctude with ~
Legislature Representing, you do the Sentiments Of I
peGpe upon inns SUBJECT sure guaranty that ample pro-
VISION WIZ De made to meet with promptness and regnarv
the interest accruing upon the debt Of the State and &
the SINKING und created for the liquidation of the prncna
sGOp @afa s s0ds
upon this OCCASION to the condition of State as mem
Qndfo tho
towards her associates in the Confederacy. 0'"'HS
is fact much to be deplored that the same tranoui
y and repose which have constantly attended our
tic concerns, and under which interests have
strengthened and grown, have uniformly characte
lied association among the States of the Union A
gressons upon political rights and private interests +
common with those of the other Southern States bv %
of fellow citizens residing in the northern portion M
Confederacy have given rise to complaints that are well
known to ALL and engendered anmostes destructive of that
mutual friendship, which should characterize so init
mate relation Indeed determined and persistent have
been these aggressions that the extreme remedy of dis
ruon OF the Union has become to be frequently suggested
and Familiarity discussed
Grevous these of discomfort we are not pre
pared for the acknowledgment that enjoy all of
constitutional rights in the Union Should that dav nm
fortunately come but little doubt need be entertained that
people will act best COMFORTS with their interests and
honor, and with the sacred memories of the past to what
ever result it may lead.
In the meantime our bearing in the Conederacy should
be in accordance with the consistent and dgnifed character
of the State and such becomes Just and Christian pe
cutvatng amicabe relations with associate States
at the time that manifest jealous regard for our
political rights orbearing towards those with whom
we are associated in the most elevated pursuits that
gage the attention of yet firm in the maintenance of
that equality without which any association would be
badge Of shame tolerant others of those differences
OF opinion which result from education association climate
SOIL and the which tend to influence character
in its formation yet yielding nothing of the convictions Of
threats Inconsistent with the dignity Of sovereign State
yet not slow to protest firmly and deliberately against
pending injuries always celebrating considerably and dis
creety resolving with decision and executing those resolves
e with certainty bodness vgor and courage Such
WILL at least gain the high reward of serespec
and may tend to induce returning sense of justice the
part of such disposed to infringe rights failing in
which, however, it will fortfy before in whatever
position we may think proper to occupy the events that
n may follow.
It would subserve useful purpose to make more pac
uar reference at this time to the unhappy dissenson that
exist between the two classes of savehodng and
holding States or to speculate the disastrous
service would especially refrain from obtrudng them
your reflections this day We enter, to-day, upona
year in brilliant of selfgovernment and Ame
cans everywhere may we'll devote it to fecng each 9th
er upon the many happy circumstances that surround gu
And out of sacred memories of past suferngs and toll
ell In common cause, contemplation OF present spend
power ana grandeur as nation, ana expectations OF tn
must fill the minds and breasts of all Americans this
tonal festive dayhere naturally arise hopeful antcpa
tons of the permanence and durability of political s
ne tem
d The patriotic emotions which this day excites are cau
lated to bring to mind another memorable in the history
the country day fftyseven years past when Mr.
Jefferson, upon great OCCASION stood before his
believe this the strongest government on earth His pre-
d phec WISDOM which has often proved beacon light
the people of this country guiding them in times of INN
nent peril to haven well calculated to inspire
with and hope present embarrassment
people which not quick to desert them and which
umphs obstacles and solves intricate political CUES
tons that perPex the mere governmental science
Upon this good sense under Heaven may we not seGu
rely for the preservation OF our present happy politics
dispensing to the
f. destiny among which Heaven has ordained it?
he will now, gentlemen, in obedience to the constitution
subscribe IN your presence the oaths OF Office relying
of Infinite Power for wisdom and strength to enable
to discharge properly the solemn obligations they impose
of and for bengnant Judgment of my official action trsI
c. to the indulgence of generous people.
At the conclusion of the address, Gov Ellis was gree
n with the warmest applause.
to The oaths then administered by Chief Justice Pea
son. and subscribed in presence of the Assembly The 90
tors returned to the Senate Chamber the order in wh
they had arrived and both branches of the Legislature
medately afterwards adjourned till 10 o'clock Monday
Y, From the Newb ern Daily Progress, 4th inst.
to Legislators in the Water.
G In noticing few days ago, the good time that son
I'd of our lawmakers were having at Wilmington we ha
ia occasion to speak of them being the aUae but
the scene having changed, have to speak OF them
y having been IN the GCGter.
TO- While at Goldsboro, on Saturday. were Introduce
e to Messrs Walker and Reeves, two very clever gent
b. men, members of the present Legislature They ha
been to Wilmington, where they spent day or two al
% were now on their return from Beaufort One OF the
gentlemen (Mr. Waker) informed us that he had neVl
been East of Godsboro BEFORE and hence we
pleased to hear his expressions of satisfaction at what
no had seen.
1t seems, however, that the visit of the gentlemen
ne Beaufort rather inhcton than enjoyment as ia
ur comfort while there concerned They had bee
al told going down. they would reach Beaufort in time
supper but they found to the stomachs bitter dlSaE
pontment that it midnight when they reached their
The reached Morehead City at the usual time 8a
al about 10 o'clock. Here instead of finding ferry boa
Re able to take them in Is 20 minutes they wei
on compelled to get into small boats leaving their bagga