Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-02-09
CoRnror1or=-Mr. Harris, Of Maryland, did not vote


mistaken in saying so, having been msed by state
ment in the Fayetteville Observer When we stated
that the Democrats to man voted for Mr.. Smith, we
Judged so from the vote 1t appears that one or two
did not However, Mr. Smith got as full party vote
as any Democrat and the statement not only trEe
in intent but as matter of fact substantially and en-
phatically correct Leaving out the chivarous SELL
sacrifice and generous good faith of the whole body OF
the Democrats, the Observer has no taste for anything
but fault-fnding. Even if Judge Holman and Mr. Allen
had voted for Mr. Smith, there plenty more OF the
Observers friends Peoples Party" like Mr. Briggs
ready to turn tail and defeat him.
F1RE-Ths morning about halfpast one o'clock, the
alarm of fire was given, when it discovered that the
kitchen on the premises occupied by Mr.. c. Dasher, on
Fifth street. between Chestnut and Walnut streets, was
on fire. The dwelling Fifth street, Mr. DIS residence,
soon caught Also, his stables and other buildings on
the lot all of which entirely consumed The prem
Uses are owned by Mr.. VonGlahn. It is believed to be
insured for $780, The dwelling, etc., must have cost
over ST. 600. Mr. Dasher saved portion of his
furniture His loss is about $500. No Insurance.
The next house South, the of Chestnut and
Fifth street. belonging to Mrs Carrisa Way, some
what damaged. Her kitchen was entirely destroyed
Her loss in provisions furniture and damage to building
is about 5000. Insured for $3.50 or $500.
The house next West On Chestnut street, owned and
occupied by Mr.. R. S. Radcliffe, was at one time on
fire, and sustained material damage. 1t is supposed
$3.50 will cover his loss. No insurance.
The residence next West of the above owned and &C.
cupied by Mr.. John W. Morris was somewhat scorch-
ed Insured for $500. Mr.. Morris estimates his loss
in damage to furniture, etc.. at $3.50.
&c +bo in
less than two years. we think and in both cases there
was imminent danger of its spreading to indefinite
extent from the mpossibity of getting any supply of
water worth naming. Last night had the fire i'll Mr..
Radcles house the North side of Chestnut street,
got full Roadway, the twostory dwelling of Mr.. Morris,
next West of it, must have gone, and with any wind at
all the very large and highly infammabie old building on
the South East corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets
must have caught and been in fames-the there is
no saying where it could have been stopped.
We know it is easy to complain, but we think under
the circumstances not complaining too loudly
asking for too much when we suggest to the commits
sioners the necessity and utility of a ire-well,
or some sufficient reservoir say at the corner
of Chestnut and Old Boundary streets Some of
the most useful and efficient members of the fire COM
panies urged this upon this morning at least
quested to urge upon public attention. and know
the want of it from personal experience.
AS said before, it is easy to complain, and perhaps
there may be ground Of complaint against the
preparedness Of Fire Department to act sudden
emergency and the breaking out of fire is always such
event. But it would be folly to find fault wi tie
fremen whose efforts are always strenuous and dsinter
esed if sometimes less effective than they might be IN
der more favorable circumstances. Last night or rath
er this morning. the engines could not work for want
water When it was found that water could be obtained
at the spring reservoir formed 10y Mr. London on the Io
at the S. W. corner Fourth and Princess streets there
was difficulty about the hose and the fire had beer
mainly conquered before the stream could be brought
bear. We fear that the dscontnuance OF the hook
and ladder company will not be found to work we'll will
fires on the hill The hook and ladder could have done
good service last night.-Daly Journal, 4th inst.
Our Cotton Trade.
The following statement which has been kindly fur
nished by gentleman fully acquainted with the sub
ject, will be found interesting -
WILMINGTON, N. c., Sd February 1860.
Receipts of Cotton from Oct ls 1852 to Feb lst 1860
Per W. W. R; R','......... leg 5S5
River, .:......:; 1889 1902 bales
in this market. .............n5 65
In market unsold, ............ $50 1926
Most of that received by the Wilmington Weldon R.
is sold here while the greater part of that by the Manches
ter r. r. and the River is forwarded. C.
The important features in the above statement art
1s the increase of Cotton from up the line of the Will
mington and Weldon Road as compared with CORES
ponding period in former years, showing development
of the growth of that staple in eastern countless anc
its increasing tendency to seek this market I'd. The
large increase in the proportion sold In this market
Formerly not third was sold here-now not third il
forwarded.
The Cotton arriving by River is mainly on Fayette
vile account having already been sold there and there
fore passing through only. The W. & M. R. r. Cot
ton is not sold here but forwarded to considerable
extent, owing to the difficulty with our currency in
South Carolina. If our notes were blnkabe in Cur
sister State the advantage to trade would be LARGE
and Immediate for many persons in South Carolina like
our market both to buy and sell ill., but they cannot use
our currency This matter is worthy of consideration
The VICE PREsIDENCY-TLe name of Mr.. Winslow, long
prominent Democratic member of Congress from NORTH
Presidency. He is conservative and moderate man AS
it is pretty certain that Mr. Douglas will be nominated
for President there is active contest going on in the
South to who shall the ticket with him for vice
President 1be most prominent candidates are James J.
Orr OF south Carolina, Benjamin Fitzpatrick, of Alabama
Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia. Warren Winslow
OF North Carolina. They are all excellent
Cincinnati Paper.
We do not agree with Cincinnati contemporary in
believing it pretty certain that Mr.. Douglas will be
nominated for President" Although we never coulc
join in the denunciations that have been heaped upor
Mr.. Douglas, we still have said enough to show thai
we cannot agree with that gentemans course on par
tcular point and that therefore Mr. D. is not our first
choice for President. With Mr.. Winsov we have n,
such disagreement but on the contrary endorse his Do
sition.
Mr. Winslow would make most excellent Vice
President Few have risen more rapidly in national
rpputot;on