Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-03-29

morning we are again at post consequently our "Trip
was a hurried one.
The stage from Warsaw to Fayetteville is as comfort
abe az the state of the case can admit Of Indeed eve
rvbng connected with the line appears to be in the best
order. Still the night ride is most fatigung one
Fayetteville itself appears to be but slightly changed
since our last visit but what change there appears to
is evidently for the BETTER though things had taken
an inward direction. The whistle of the locomotive
and the rush of the railroad train both added to the
accustomed sounds of the place. The Western Road
seems to he most sodIy constructed and learn that
already it brings down considerable amount OF freight
We heard good deal said in favor of Immediately lnt
ating movement to extend the road to some point on
the n c. rail road We need not say that with this
movement we sympathse fully and trust that 1t may DE
successful. The same connection that would most oene
fit Fayetteville would also most benefit wilmington
and strange as may to some who appear TO act
act upon some queer idea of antagonism between the
two places we really think that IN all cases the mutual
itv of interest is so great to approach identity
The managers of the Western Railroad very politely
extended an invitation to the Democratic District Con-
venton to pass over their road yesterday Tor the pur
pose OF seeing the work We regret that the imperative
necessity Of being at home at certain time compelled
us reluctantly to torego the pleasure and information
which we would have derived from participation IN
the excursion With this avenue to the great mining
region of the State, Fayetteville presents claims as
suitable point for an arsenal of construction second to
no other point in the country We trust that these
claims will not be much longer ignored. Proper ma
chnery and fixtures have already been put up, but the
deranged state of the national finances prevented the ap
preparation of the necessary funds required for actual
operations.
Next door to the Fayetteville Hotel we noticed pre-
parations made for extensive building operations, the
materials being on the grounds and workmen busy en-
gagged We understand that the new buildings will be
appropriated to banking and business purposes
By the way, we areenvious of Fayetteville on account
of her fine hotel building Without wishing to deprive
our neghbors of what is justly theirs do wish sin
cerey that we here in Wilmington had similar build
ing We will also say in justice to Mr.. Waddil that so
far as we could Judge the house kept manner that
leaves nothing further to be desired Indeed heard
all the hotels in Fayetteville highly spoken Of Wei
speak of the Fayetteville from own knowledge.
Among the many friends whom we had the pleasure
of meeting were the conductors Of the Democratic press
in Fayetteville Mr.. Sinclair of the North Cu1Onlan
and Mr. Banks OF the Courier. We happy to find
them we'll and pleased with their prospects, personal and
political For their polite attention truly CRATE
full it will give us pleasure to be able to recprocate.
We publish elsewhere the report OF the proceedings of
the Convention. We think that the proper has
been pursued by the Democratic State Convention and
the different district Conventions in North Carolina in
leaving their delegates untrammeed and free to act
cordng to their conscientious convictions for the great
est good to the country and the party The resolution
in regard to Hon. Warren Winsow is proper acknowl
Of hattprinO rrpfprpncp EXPRESSED
tinguished citizen of our own State and district
So far know anything about the delegates chosen
from this State they will go to Charleston unpedged-
not as this mans man, that mans man, but as Demo-
Gratis such at least is understanding of the wishes
of the party in the State and the duties of those entrus
ed with the representation of its views at Charleston
Conventions are called to promote harmony-to agree
upon fair and practicable grounds of union and concert
of action, not to quarrel over mere words.
The speeches OF Mr.. Steele, Mr. Devane and Mr..
Hall, deserve more extended notice than our limits will
now permit us to give to them Mr. Steee's was strong
practical good sense clothed in excellent language of
Mr.. Hall q speaker need hardly say anything to
people here-hs address easy fluent, Astounding
in strong points and cogent reasoning and at times rs
ing into genuine eoquence 1t was greeted with enthu
sastic applause. Mr.. Devane acquitted himself, as he
always does, with more than credit to himself. He is
destined to make his mark
The Speech of Mr.. Haywood at night, was an Ella
borate able and conclusive argument the subject of
ad Uat0rem. Mr. Haywood examined the subject in all
its bearings historical financial sectional Examined it
with reference to its justice injustice-to its
quences-to its equality inequality and in all respects
answered the arguments advanced by the advocates of
change in Constitution. Mr. Haywood enchained
large and attentive audience for hours listening to his
lucid exposition.
The Democrats rallied in strength On Thursday and
the occasion will not be forgotten nor do we fear
for the result if the spirit is kept alive until the
day of the election. proper effort and most glorious
success is ours
We came down from Fayetteville on board that fine
boat the Flora Mcdonald and found ourselves as COM
Portable could be- Captain Hurt is absent super
intending the construction of another boat for the
parties who own the Flora but he has an excellent re-
preventative in Mr. Driver who now the boat The
river has been very high indeed.
Beg~ The Democratic District Convention, for the I'd
district, was held in Newbern on the 22d inst VIM
K. Lane, Esq, of Wayne, presided All the counties
except Hyde, were represented. r. L. Brdgers ESQ.
of Edgecombe, and L. w. Humphrey, ESQ.,, of Onslow
were elected delegates to the Charleston Convention
VIM. K Lane, Esq, and H. F. Bond, Esq, their alter
Mates VIM. B. Rodman, Esq, of Washington is the
Presidential EIector subelectors also chosen fol
each county
Bss~ The North Carolina Medical Society will b
held this year at Washington, North Carolina on tht
4th Wednesday in April prox. 1t is to be hoped tht
attendance will be large from every part of the State
The Society will frd themselves well cared for by the
good citizens of Washington See notice of the Society