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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

No. We see long communication in the Standard
of last Saturday. the II tn Instant, signed The Ballot
Box" aud addressed to the friends Of Douglas and
johnson in North Carolina.
1t may perhaps be sufficient answer to all the allie
cations OF the correspondent referred to, that one
calls in question the right of Mr. Dick anybody else to
meet together and consult Wedo however most serious
ly call in question-nay most positively deny-that
the right to call State Convention of the Democracy of
North Carolina belongs to Nr. Dick or any other par
ty, save and except the regularly appointed State Elk
ecutive Committee of the party. Personally we make
no attack upon MIR. Dick. We have known Mr.. Dick
too long have acted with him too long in the ranks
of the Democracy to wish for any unnecessary sever
ance from him. What we say we say in behalf OF
the usages of the party in North Carollna-tbe unity
and the success of the party all of which will be jeop
ardzed by any ultra course by MIR. Dick and his pecu
lar friends by the running of any separate eectora
ticket.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

SHoCCo SPR1NGs.-We observe some of our exchanges
make most serious mistake in copying our advertise
ment of this popular watering place. They give %
whereas the terms are as follows:
Per day, 81 so per week, Sc 90 per month S9i
single meal, SO cts. Children and Servants halt price
Win our exchanges do us the favor Of noticing M
mistake, and draw attention to the very low charge
made this season, without any change in the uSua '
mirable arrangements of this celebrated establishment
Warrsnton Nc@
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

RaE4The Missouri election seems TO be mystery, and
but few understand it. We must confess that we are
of the number who are unable to understand how Blair
has been elected tie next and Barrett to the present
Congress Will some one who knows explain the mat
ter The Missouri Democrat, (Republican9 however,
claims Bairs election to both seats Hope the matter
will be settled before the meeting of the next session.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16
nh. ..-t I..a,slatnre.

copy the following list Of the members of the next
Legislature from the Fayetteville Observer The only
change we have made is in the classification. The Oh
seUer puts down his side Wigs, We have styled them
as Opposition that being the name by which that
party was designated in Convention at Raleigh and by
which it was known during the late canvass in this
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

Ses-" Spectator" giving report of a Pic Mic at
the Bridge crossing the North East River near Bur
gaw, on the 18th July, has been received We have
not been favored with the name of the writer and bav
ing heard nothing of the Pic Mic heretofore we decline
publishing the article, for the present at least.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16
For the Journal


KENANsvILLE, n c., Aug. 8th 1860.
GENTLEMEN Please announce in your paper, that ex-
pec to address people Sampson Tuesday the 2lst
inst being the week of their County Court in relation to
the Pr sidency Mr.. Dockery be present, though
have authority state have submitted list o. D.
pointments him. commencing at Sampson Court, 4lgh
have heard from him in relation to it. wrote t. him
some two weeks ago. will other appointments
soon but desire hear from my competitor possible,
before doing so. Very truly,
VIM. A. ALLEN.
E11rn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

From DENVER CITY.-St. Joseph, Aug. 1.-THE
overland mail brings Denver city adyces OF August 18th
The trial of Wood for attempting to kill the editor Of
the Rocky Mountain News, had been closed The iury
stood one for and eleven against acquttaL The case
was then referred to the people who voted send Wood
out OF Denver Comparatively few citizens were pres
ent Wood had left the place. The result was alto
gether unexpected to the community and caused great
indignation The mining news is unimportant
DEPARTURE OF THE GREAT Eastern FROM Asn.po,
LIs.-Bantnaore, Aug 1.-THE steamship Great East
ern sailed from Annapolis Roads at an early hour This
morning TOR New York She did not get all her ceal
on board. :. -1s- S'-'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

The FIRST DIsTRIcT.-The Washington Dispatch O
the 9th instant up nett gain for Ellis in the first
District of 567 over Dr. Shaws vote of last year. Gov
Ellis gains en- Shaw's vote CTS Mr.. Pool gains Mr.
Smiths VOTE So; making, as before stated, nett gain
of 587. Where those thousand votes by which Mr.
Pool was to carry the District? Echo answers
Where!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

MURDER IN WILKES CoUNTY.-A friend at Wilkes
borough sends the following particulars of murder
in that county on the evening of Election day :
j. Henderson Minton was killed the evening Of The
I'd inst, about 8 o'clock, by John Nichols The cir
cumstances as related by Mr. Jarvis, who was the only
person present, were as follows: Jarvis and Nichols
were going home afoot from Wikesboro', where they
had been to the election and finding Minton, who was
their neighbour lying in fence corner intoxicated, they
called him up inviting him to pursue his journey with
them which he did. The two, M. and n. fell behind
wrangling Nj. overtaking Jarvis first, followed very
soon by n, who seemed angry as he had stone in biz
hand, and cursed and sw0re This he dropped when
told to do SO by Jarvis, but Immediately putting bis
hand into his pocket, drew knife and pitching at Min
tons throat, cut his left ugular vein. As be
struck the fatal blow he fed M. stopped down and
picked up the very stone N. had brought in his hand
followed but fell after running about l8 steps to rn
more He lived till about A M.
Minton was about % years of age; Nichols about
80. Nichols has not been taken. The murder occurred
about IL miles above WiIkesboro', in the publ:
road.-Fay Observer
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

This the best time the Channel but in con-
sequence of dense og did reach Cowes until the
morning Of the oath.
At 10 P M of the 10Th, several lights supposed to
be those of Prince of Wales squadron. up rocket
but got no acknowledged ent of our salute.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

Secretary Cass at Washington ,otnrn.
WASHINGTON, Aug. ll.-Secretary Cass ns ..ing be
ed, apparently in improved health, and this n0fA0
resumed his official duties. - cece
ALI the members Of the Cabinet are now nefe' W.
tary Cobb excepted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16
Later from California.

ST. JosEPHs August 10.-By the arrival of the pony
express San Francisco advces to the 18th utimo have
been received.
There is better demand for goods at San Francisco
with an upward tendency, owing to light arrivals Coal
is firm, but the demand is limited. Provisions dull
Butter improved Sugar irmer. Wines and teas dull.
Several prominent democrats who first sided with Mr.
Douglas have turned to the Breckinridpe cause-
An address has been published favoring his claims for
the democratic support. The friends of Mr. Douglas
are very active Seventeen journals have come out for
Mr.. Douglas and thirteen for Mr. Breckenridge.
On the 18th, man named Witzen was murdered in
Sacramento, and his house robbed. Circumstances led
to suspect William Watts as the murderer who was
arrested the Washoe mines On the night of the 25tb
under charge of three men, be was being convened "a
Sacramento when he slipped bis hands out of the hand
cuffs and taking revolver from one of his ouards sho,
all OF them, killing two instantly, and woundno the
other so badly that he died the next day. Watts mad
good his escape. go
Gen. Shields came by the pony express to Los Auge
los.
A strong effort is being made to prove the will Of
Senator Broderck forgery -
From the samples of silver ore received from the
Cague district fifteen miles south OF Owens Lake. it is
thought that another rich mineral region is opened equal
to the Washoe. Five leads of gold quartz copper and
tin have also been found there Emigration in the d
rection has also commenced
The mining intelligence is generally encouraging
NO Indians have been seen lately the side of the
mountains.
The schooner E. G. Foote has arrived from japan
with fifteen Mungdean camels from the AMOR, designed
for carrying burdens in the mountains She also brings
a quantity of tea silk &c. szs@=s -sss~l9
At Hakodadi, June 90, everything was quiet, and
business was progressing very slowly. The japanese
appear very friendly and disposed to afford all facilities
to the trade guaranteed by the American treaty.
The intelligence of the reception Of the embassy at
San francisco had been received with great satisfaction
The prices OF goods had considerably advanced
Inc dates from Oregon are to the 2lst ult and Brit
sh Columbia are to the Goth ut The observations Of
the eclipse by Lieut. ellis, were entirely satisfactory
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

COLUMBUS CoUNrY-OFF1c1AL.-F GoUernor-
Ellis, 7l8; Pool, 4S0. Legislature enate-John D.
Taylor, Dem, $50; A. j. jones' Opp, 532; Commons
n. L. Williamson, DEM, $40; J. II. Stevens, 516.-
Sherif-Lewis Williamson, Dem, SOC; B. Smith
Opp, 523.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

IRoN.-We notice the arrival on Saturday afternoon
OF the Br. Barque Arehitea, from Cardiff, Wales. She
brings cargo 465 tons of iron for the Wilmington
Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

This reduces Gov. Ellis majority in the State to
$3.50 votes, according to our summing up, We shall
publish the vote as soon as it is made up at Raleigh
where it can be had officially. We presume it will be
published in the Raleigh papers this week. The official
vote will, Of course vary somewhat from the above
either one way or the other It is as likely to be In cur
favor as against us.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

Breckenridge and Lane Ratification Meeting a,d,~
mic, at Dr. Davis MIL In Franklin County, NC"rupe
According to notice, there was Breckipriduo aN~
Lane ratification meeting at DIR. Thomas Dav , Saa
on the 3lst July. There was large crowd in ott "
ance from Franklin, Nash, Warren, and Halifay A,nd
ties Loud demonstrations from the Cannon'V nun uG'
were the first exercises, and that it was that calS w
people to the SPOT as the ringing of bells betooS e
the beginning Of exercises in cities The meetin1 e
organized on motion Of DR.. Davis calling W. D. C %S
pidge to the Chair, and requesting Benjamin BOn1
of Nash, to act as Secretary. At the REQUEST NJ ~
Chairman, Mr. Julius Guion of Nash, arose to pvr'e
the object of the meeting, and, in doing SO, he had
explain himself for be said he was Graded in WbS0
reared in Whiggery and entered manhood in WbiSSs'
but that now he sees the error of his way that 10
the true Democratic party to ethe hope OF the count
the only Unon-savng organization and that in Rr
inridge and Lane centered the hopes of the cnnr
That it has been through its benign influences bot ~
country has advanced step by STEP to its present %
viable position in the great family of nations NJ
wthstandng this, old party friends cries that if W..
running the country. would like to follow him Thrones
his speech but should signally fail to do him no
He concluded by offering the following resolutions w6oS
| were unanimously adopted by the meeting "u
Resolved lst. That we approve of the action Of or
delegate in the Baltimore Convention, in promptly with
drawing, when be saw the Constitutional rights ofh.
South about to be compromised.
Resolved End, That we recognize Jno G. BcpcLu
ridge as the only regular and true candidate of the No
tona Constitutional Democracy for the Presdencv a.
the United States and Gen. Jos. Lane as the onIv G
and regular candidate for the Vice Presidency and that
we do hereby endorse and ratify these nominations a
pledge them our warm and unwavering support in ba
present campaign.
RESOLVED Bird, That in our present Chief Magistroo
we recognize true and trustworthy statesman who's
large experience and patriotism are devoted to the best
interests of the country
After the reading and adoption of these resolutions
the large assembage repaired to the table parake
refreshments in the shape of the best of everything
the way of eatables and drnkables for which we Te
all indebted neighbors, and particularly to the enerp
of Dr. Davis. After this feast, we went back to f
feast of reason and were feasted on eloquent speeches
from j. M. Stone, of Nash, who endorsed fully the re-
solutions adopted, In sound, able convincing speech
DR.. Thomas Davis, who made patriotic, stirring an
peal to the country to stand by their nominees and
clared the resolutions all right and by various other
gentlemen of note. Frank Johnson's Brass Band was
in attendance discoursing sweet sounds, inspiring the
crowd with patriotic feelings. By ONE Who knows
No. Democratic papers throughout the State please
.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16
JEWISH DIsABnITIEs.--We quote the following from
the N. C. Presbyterian, and endorse it as our own

Fayetteville Courier
The clause in the Constitution of North Carolina
prohibiting Jews from holding Office, is blot upon the
good name of the Commonwealth and should be reScin
ded. 1t is probable that another effort will be made at
the next meeting of the Legislature to secure its
val. The mode of eecting the object is matter oir
difference to u.s. but we cannot withhold our approval
of the movement and the expression OF hope that
will succeed. AS Presbyterians and friends to civil and
religious liberty regard the clause as odous and
tolerant, and shall rejoice to see it expunged from our
Constitution.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

ATLANTIC Cry, N. J., Aug. 9th, 1860.
.Ihos. Jefferson Badger, of North Carolina was
drowned while bathing to-day. Every exertion to re-
snscitate him to life failed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

na%We are here solitary and alone this morning
and shall be without the aid of writing Editor for
some eight or ten days. He left for the purpose of
companying relative North this morning. We be-
speak the indulgence of readers during his absence
with the assurance that he will make up in diligence for
any omission of editorial duty his return He will
then be ready to go to work for the fall campaign
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

ne% The Philadelphia correspondent of the Balti-
more Sum- under date of the 9th nst says that firm
in this city have just completed for the Wilmington
Manchester Railroad Company an iron engine house. to
be erected at Wilmington North Carolina The entire
structure will be ITO feet in diameter but inside of this
will be the iron structure So feet in diameter, divided
by iron coluns 90 as to form places for sixteen loco
motives The iron roof is also being made in this city"
REMOVAL OF FREE NEGRoEs.-Louisuille,A Aug. o.
The Common Council of New Albany Indiana, has
made appropriation for the removal Of all the Tree
negroes in the town from the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16

Cotton buoyant, and sales of 1000 bales; Middling
Upands 1923 l67s cents. Flour dull at SIS so a
SIS 60. Wheat dull white 81 IS 81 So Corn is
declining and market dropping; mixed 81 63 cents.
Coffee firm but quiet Rio l414 1871 Spirits Tur-
pentine firm at previous days quotations. Rosn dull
at 81 35 81 37h Rice dull.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-16
Quick Trip to England.

LOGOF STEAMER ADRIATIC.
ny IA. Left Canal street dock at Els, Pm.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-10-10

EXCESSIVE MoDEsrY-A young lady re-
Gently stepped into fancy dry goods store
and called for pair of stockings, address,
ing herself to nice little specimen of i'm
perial SPOT and moustached lip that stood
behind the counter.
"Havn't any article of that name, Miss,
but we have beautiful hose of silk and La
mas hair-whch do you prefer, and what
color do you admire?' n" ...
young gentleman" she replied 81 called
for pair of stockings! | mean what
say, and if this shocks your modesty, you
will excuse me. know a tow headed fell
low over the way who will sell me pair of
stockings" and with this remark she left
the young embodiment of starch, hair and
ramr"ds, so recover his leisure from the
shock given to his modesty by this uulgah
young lady.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-10-10
Ell Thayer Telling Tales.

Ell Thayer Telling Tales.
In speech delivered before his constitu-
ents and published in the w orcester Aegis
, q transcript, Eli Thayer, of Mass, tells
ne tales about the Ohio Republican pol
itidans, which are rich. Speaking of Pop.
ular Sovereignty, he said:
II never heard one argument, or anything
that looked like an argument, against this
1t is said that nobody agrees with it. say
that majority Of the Republican mem
bers Of Congress have told me it was good
policy, and they were ready to go by it. +
was told by the editor of the Ohio State
Journal, published at Columbus, that the
Republicans would lack more than twenty
thousand votes of carrying the State Of
Ohio, If they aoent into the campaign on
any other policy than that Of non interren.
ton. tell you that Hon. S. p.
Chase spent three days trying to bring up
the delegation ,fr"m Ohio to cote for this
policy. and he told me 1t suited him perfect
4y NcW *-*s-I toll You that Hon
3enj. Wade, of Ohio, said he would make
peech in favor of these land bills, if they
hould come to the Senate"
Such is the statement Of Mr.. Thayer.-
70 man will doubt the truth Of it. Cooke,
of the Journal, Chase and Wade, all con-
ess to him that they arc in favor of Pop
8,lar Sovereignty. And yet, because the
chicago Convention repudiated it, these
'en are such dishonest politicians, as to
Rillify doctrine, which, at heart, they ap-
prove and sanction as just and proper.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-10-10
Hoas.rv,rom Chas. Rctts.

ANN Whio in $50 Fremont Republic
IN n $50 Douglas Democrat IN go.
FRsspoRr. sept. Is. 1860.
sxY ruou., JAspEa-Sir: Your favor
IN. 81 nv authority Of the Democratic
~ &c your city, soliciting my participa.
- - the grand Democratic rally at your
ES4se on the End of Oct, is at hand. |
(eioicc that in it I find evidence that the
douglas Democrats in the interior Of our
State, as well as everywhere else, are alive
70 duty, and manifest stronger determin.
Ation to conquer than any party since the
4tlays of the gallant jackson. Like thou
sands of others in 1856, supported Mr..
Fremont, under the impression that the
s'bortler rufian and abolition popular SOW.
>creigntv" attempted to be carried in Kan.
Esas, was the popular sovereignty Of Mr..
Douglas Kansas Nebraska bill but we
] were deceived. Mr.. Douglas fully proves in
1 his course on the Lccompton constitution
question, and by his course since, the falsi-
ty of that position. And Southern seceders,
who fully endorsed Mr.. Douglas at that
time, now bolt him, in my judgement, for
the simple reason that the proper popular
sovereignty, as applied to the question Of
slavery in the Territories, is inevitably to
conquer the Territories to freedom. 7 agree
with the noble and gallant Clay, that "when
the Wing party became abolitionized, |
would repudiate it," | do so in the full
conviction o. right In 1862, as candidate
for State Auditor on the Wing ticket, | full.
" cndors ed and advocated the doctrine OF
non-intervention by Congress on the ques.
ton Of slavery in the Territories as well as
States, as did both the Wing and Demo.
cratic parties. To that same doctrine,
). now. as always. tenaciauslv sdh.-n s4r-"
4ho. -. incIpie | support Mr.. Douglas, rs the
taithful and unyielding advocate and dcfen-
ner of the great principle of popular SOW.
4 ereignty, as applied to the question Of
slavery in the Territories of the country,
believing emphatically, that it is the only
1principle to be adopted to preserve the
wnce and, harmony of the country, to say
thing of the preservation of the Union it.
SELF.
The principle must prevail, and am
proud Of its faithful and unflinching defen-
fder We will elect him, and triuinphantly
s-uefcat the abolition republicans, not only in
I this canvass, but forever. doubt not,
from the manifest gains that we are making
in this section of our State, we shall 60 to
Springfield with majority o. from 10000
) to 10000 The State is sure for Douglas
BY at least 1000 to 10000.
Iregret that it may be impossible for me
to be with you on the 3D. We are at work
here with our coats off, and a good result is
certainly to be accomplished. l will be
with YOU if possible. Be assured the work
goes bravely on for Douglas and the coun-
try.
jefferson, jackson, Douglas and the
Constitution" | am dear sir very truly,
yours, CHARLES BELTS.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-10-10
ST.. ANsGAR, Oct. /, 1860.

ST. ANsGAR, Oct. ], 1860.
Col. RlcHARDsoN-Dear Sir: As you
thought former letter, addressed to you
from Chicago, sufficiently interesting for
insertion in your paper, I am induced to
add few remarks on the subject of a horse
railroad, as affecting the interests Of Nc.
Grcgor and the productive country over
which l have just passed on my way to
this beautiful locality. My object in CON-
ing here, was to judge Of the practicability
of the route and the disposition Of the peo-
pie in relation to the immediate construc-
ton of cheap track and the operation of
light rolling stock by horse power. Be-
lieving that such structure is better
adapted to their wants than expensive rail-
road, in imitation Of the numerous lines
connecting with Lake Michigan, which are
partially beneficial only to the country
through which they pass, while destructive
to the commercial prosperity Of many To-
i calitics. I strongly recommend its adoption.
"a farmers railroad, extending from Nc
Grcgor into the interior would become a
good substitute for any other railroad which
might be in contemplation. by contributing
more to the increased value Of farms every
where between the Mississippi and Cedar
river, and being entirely free from the in
furious effects inseperable from the latter.
. have been highly gratfied by the appe"r-
ance Of the country, and the spirit every.
where manifested by the inhabitants. If
the citizens Of McGregor will come for
ward, energ.t 'cally, they will be sustained
by the farmers in the interior to the extent
Of their ability in keeping, III .'".i'ar
mode of doing business to that which is Mt
pfesent the source Of its rapid growth ard
prosperous condition. expect to return
to the landing the first of next week, when
+ shall endcavor fully, and trust satisfacto-
rily, to prove the superiority of cheap rail-
roads operated principally by horse power.
AS nothing /, proposed which has not been
practically tested, although for different OBJ
.jects, find no difficulty in convincing eve
ry intelligent man of the certainty Of trans
porting the products Of the country to Nc
Gregor ut cost far below the charges on
an ordinary railroad. The effect would be
to swell the already increasing business Of
the merchants in that place to an extent
they have never yet anticipated. Much cx-
planation, however, is needed, and if the
opportunity is afforded me of laying before
them the details of my plans, I shall be
ready to court investigation and the closest
scrutiny as to the practcability and effect.
Yours respectfully,
RICHARD p. MORGAN.