Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05

the be they worthy or unworthy farmer or aborer
This same ingredient is now visible in this new tunged
fungus called Opposition but it has this time assumed
the form of an angel of equality and beraty, while Its
real nature and substance is as decetfu the serpent
The Democracy have had to meet these same lncon-
pruous amalgs nations in tangible shapewth its true
colors unfured to the gaze OF the peopeWhere II was
plain thing to point out its deformy, inconsistency
and injustice and they have most gorousy conquered
in every shape and FORM while its avoWed intentions
and aims were to be seen, until there is now scarcely
root or branch of it left. But things have changed
we have to meet the Internal machine clothed IL
the habments of mock equality, covered with prncl-
pie which in itself is bound to work the most amentaoe
consequences to the poor to the farmer the mechanic
the laborer. Yes to all men, but the aristocrat and
the first families u The people will soon begin to
learn this when the thing placed before them IN tan
gbe FORM They will where this cry of equality is
but the mock cry of demagoguesa mere decoy to car
ry off the poor into its support until they have caught
them in their net and place upon their hands and eet
the shackles of oppression and gross injustice.
What is their proposition? Why they propose a
change of the most sacred instrument by which we are
charter of our berties-the stay OF the
minority against the ungovernabe power and rule OF the
majority They favor this change for the purpose OF
raising taxes ad vaorem latin phraze, which means
the taxing of all property according to its value lrres
pectve and independent of the nature and circumstances
of that property To the who looks at this prncl-
pie at first, it would seem right; but an examination
plausible. but most unjust and unwise plan. That 1t
has for its aim the overthrow of principles and rights,
the most dear to every manprncpes by the destruc-
ton Of which they intend to shield the rich man from
proper share of taxes in the support OF the government
and to establish in its room and stead abstract prin
cple of equality but which in reality is inequality and
which not be found recorded in any theory OF poll
ticaI economy.
We ask the question of any sober minded reasonable
man, is it proper to tax mans cows and mules the
same you would the gewgaws with which the top de-
corates his all on earth-his person? Shall the poor
mechanic pay upon his toolchest, by which his scanty
bread is made to support bis little Ones just in the
ratio that the gentleman at pays for his gold headed
cane, his magnificent quizzng glass Is 1t right that
the farmer shall have his hogs COWS, horses mules and
Wagons taxed just upon the ratio at which is
taxed the splendid rcb silver plate of the lordy aristo
crat? Where IS the justice of such proceeding Are
the first the necessares OF lie-that which is
compelled to have. While the other is luxury which
the well do without, and invest his money in
some beneficial calling whereby it may be kept in cir
culation to benefit the poor?
iEey have emblazoned upon their banner equal taIa-
tion by ad Valorem tax, OR tax according to the
market Udlue upon oil property There is no fairness in
this principle because all property will not bare equal
tarGtton according to vatue; reasonable tax upon IL
quors according its value would be burdensome tao
upon lend tax upon bowie knives, pistols and revol
vers I'D UalO1e compared with advalorem tax upon
sheep and hogs would be unj uSt and unequal. A tax
upon Piano, upon the principle of nd Ualo3em COM
pared with poor mans farming utensils is gross nius
tice aud although equaZes the tax according tC value,
it does not eQualiee the burden Of tdTation.
Our opponents will find that their cry of ad Ualorem
will be found oct in its true naure-tbat it is what their
leaders now acknowledge prfUateiy grand humbug !
Nay they will find out that the fair principle e? is
but The DELUsIvE HOWL OF DEMAGOGUEs which is destn-
ed to crush the poor and place disappointed office seek
into power
This cry will not trouble the Democracy but will
give them heart and spirit in the work of DID, they
will come up man to the rescue of the poor against
the rch the working classes against the arstocrats
With the equitable motto of EQUALIZATION OF
THE BURDENS OF TAXATION, they will fight
manuy for their principles and the united and exutant
cheers of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND MAJORITY will be
heard IN August greeting the democracy with deaening
shouts of honor and praise for having sgnay
thrown the opponents of equality and justice and rescu
ing the constitution from the unholy and sacraligous
hands of unprinciped demagogues and ambitious Office
seekers.-Fdy. CaroIinian.
WEST INDIA CoTToN-We perceive that among
other regions suggested at Manchester suited for the
growth OF cotton, the West Indies and especially the Is
land of Jamaica, favorably mentioned. In that
Island, according to the New York Eapress there is
Royal Society of Arts which takes cognizance of such
matters as may tend to advance the interests of the
Island, and through whose instrumentay Jamaica
well represented at the Paris Exhibition in 1854 when
many of its productions were favorably noticed and
several prlzes-some of them first class-awarded The
Manchester Cotton Association has established an &C
tive correspondence with the Jamaica Society, the
suits OF which have not yet TRANSFERRED The New York
ETpreSS appears to be In position to throw light
on the subject. Many years ago cotton was grown to
some extent In Jamaica and considerable quantities. for
that age, exported The sugar business being found
more profitable however, superseded it, and the growing
of cotton became numbered among the things that were
On the throwing up of large number of sugar estates
consequent on OrecOsed mortgages the nsurrecton of
1884, 49, and the sugar duties bill of l849 the question
whether cotton could not be proftaby grown began to
be revived. La l649-50, there perfect furore in
the matter and cotton companies the order of the
day. One was formed in Kingston under the auspices
of Sir Joshua Rowe the then Chief Justice and several
OF the leading merchants of that city practical cotton
planter from Georgia was employed and large guam
ty of land, in Saint Davds Parish planted in choice
varieties of cotton among which the Sea Island figured
conspicuousy. The plants grew vigorously and bore
prodgiousy and the Georgia planter said he had
seen such cotonbut then he had seen such weeds
The soil was equally prolific to grow the latter as the
former. 10 clear the weeds expensive and as the
first essay did not make the fortunes of the share holders
the experiment was given over bad job Still an
improved and more careful method IF wedding may vet
be introduced, that will much change the face of affairs
In Jamaica cotton is indigenous and perennial bearing
tor several years without replanng; but the great
drawbacks are want OF abortor negroes prefer work
Ing on their homesteads to aborng in either cane
or cotton heds,anc the irreguarty of 1t is
not as in Southern States where the crop is all ripe
and can be gathered at In that land OF perpetual
summer blossom green pod and the full ripened cotton
can be found on the shrub rendering the gathering
matter of extreme difficulty and expense. On the
whole, it does not seem, taking Jamaica as type of
the West Indies that the Southern States need fear them
as cotton-growing competitors.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
HE PERns OF BALLooNING.-Professor Wise the
aronaut attempted 10 make ascension in his balloon
at Wetumpka, Alabama, on the Sd inst, and narrowly
escaped death. The balloon having been inflated he
stepped into the basket and gave the word to let 90
and was not obeyed, but Immediately afterwards, when
he was not ready, they did " let CO." and the wind