Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-10
The sneeehes at weldon.

Governor Ellis of North Carolina, welcomed and ln
troduced President Buchanan in the following speech
I welcome you, Mr.. President, in the name of the
people of North Carolina. Felowcitizens have the
honor OF introducing to you james Buchanan, Pres-
dent of the United States It needs not that should
speak to you of his character and public service they
part of the history of this great country and as
we value that country so will value his services IN
its behalf 1t has been said of distinguished Marshal
of France that he fought 500 battles for his country,
and against it. So may we say of the illus
trous Chief Magistrate who stands before yOu that he
has fought hundred political battles for his country
and against it. Let those forget those battles
who can, but can the bosom of North CAROLYN
ian to puIsate at the remembrance of them His
efforts for the good of the country has only been crcum
scribed by the Constitution and the Union limits be-
You'd which no true parrot dare 60 At the close OF
half century of public fe we sincerely congratu-
late him its results and to-day, while Europe is
struggling in the smoke of with her millions of SOL
ders assemble in peace to pour forth the grateful
tribute OF people, in token of their recognition of these
results. Cheers
President Buchanan replied reciprocate with all
my heart the cordial welcome have just received from
the citizens OF North Carolina. have long contenl-
plated visit to your great and fruitful State but have
never been able to do till now. [ must have come
now not at all, for at the age / will have attained
when my term shall have ended, and when shall 60 in
to retirement is that at which is warned remain
at rest and prepare for that great event which
take us ALL have always admired this State. 1t is
truly conservative and while the fire of liberty burns
brightly in the bosoms Of North Carolinans in the
hearts OF any Of the inhabitants OF this Union the love
| of law and order is equally prevalent.
| Liberty, cherished by all parties in North Caro-
lina becomes great civil blessing unmiXed, as it is
with lawessness, which would make it prove a curse
The Governor had spoken of him supporter of the
Constitution and the Union, and he had spoken truly
[ ever expect to be. AS long as this great charter Of
liberty remains unimpaired, shall be the greatest and
the happest people in the world. But let it be batter
ed, we become the OF the world and the hope oil
tyrants. Thank God, there is no danger to it from
North Carolina for while she may have had her differ
in politics, she has never wavered on the great
| question OF the Constitution Loud and prolonged
cheers God bless the old North State. (Cheers)
Later from Havana.
! New ORLEANS June BY the arrival OF the India
noa from Havana, which port she LETT the 29th uIt
we learn that sugars active. The stock in Havana
was 100000 hogsheads MataLZas. Molasses was advan
cling. Freghts steady, advancing. Exchange on Lon
don 151a l6 New York and Boston II 3 IL.
Design the Austrian Retreas--s,rategy to Entror
Louis Napoleon, &C.
Boston, June Sin reference to the report that in
the event O. the French crossing the licino the Aus
trians will march direct Paris, the London Post
ments as follows:
| "Peope could not see why the Austrians went nc
further than Piedmont. Her object to commit
| France by proceedings involving her with Europe
The falling back Of the Austrian Generals permits O.
the same explanation. Possibly Louis NapoIeons hesi
tation refers to a knowledge OF The enemy's policy.
"Napoleon Ill is obtruder in the el Ter royalty
and his ambition being hprtful to peace his recent
duct to reveal the worst preudces against his de
potism, rendering him doubly dangerous. The other
despots may therefore, combine against him. 1t is
natural that England should join them if the scenes
| 19l4-15 were to be repeated"
Dispatches have been received at the State Depart
ment from Ministers at London, France, and Spain
Mr. Dallas states that great activity prevails in Eng
land throughout all the various departments, and war
like preparations OF immense magnitude being prose
cuted with vigor and urgency. Never, he says,
such preparations made by any Power as is going
on Everything that can float upon water is now I'M
dergoing repair and will be in readiness for active
service Unparalleled activity prevails in the dockyards
Mr.. Mason says that the Emperor has stronger hole
upon the affections of the people of France than he ever
had before and they evince determination to stand by
him at all hazards and prosecute the to the bitter
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