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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

ENLIGHTENING THE PEoPLE-The Washington cor
respondent OF the New York Times writes under date
OF the 23d ut:
A brief visit to the Executive Committee Rooms of
the Democrats and Republicans this evening" well repaid
the time and trouble of the excursion Besides portray
ing the extreme interest felt in the proceedings at
we had an opportunity of viewing the "mlT'
which grnds out opinions for men ali over the country
Several thousand speeches. of different stamps from that
OF LoVejoy and Van Wyck, down tie Republican scale,
TO that OF Hickman and Senator Pugh, were
Pileo on a long table in the Republican rooms
Around these tables were seated four or five Senators
and at least dozen members of the House, working
IKE beavers, ranking documents There must be
several millions go through the Post office from these
two speechdepoes Of course this is done to dissent
nate knowledge among the poor people in the country
Inc Democrats worse than the Republicans in
this respect The Department has recently notified
OF Congress that documents cannot pass unless
te ranA upon them genuine, and The practice which
broken up. '"' "1'-'-''' -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

The AILANTHUs TREE.-The annual war has already
been commenced upon the ailanthus A correspondent
contends that the blossoms of the aanthus produce ma
ara, and says that hundreds citizens are greatly
annoyed and made ill at this season with the euvium
dl1used by the flowers and he hopes that Council will
frame ordinance requiring all such poisonous trees to
be cut down. We have always regarded the outcry
against this avorte shade tree species of prejudice
The odor of its flowers not pleasant it true and
may In consequence be objectionable tree in close
proximity to our residence; but there is no evidence
that Its exhalations are OF poisonous nature 1t u
equaled fast growing and beautiful shade tree and
but for the odor of its flowers for couple of weeks
most, in mid summer, would become here the universal
favorite in its native cline, especially in airy locations
Philadelphia Press.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
TOT Jne JOurnaI.

Pursuant to call of the Democratic party of Baden,
Brunswick and Columbus countless Convention of dele
gates from said counties assembled Whteve the 10Th
OF May for the purpose of nominating Democratic candi
date to represent this Senatorial District the Legs
aure of North Carolina. On motion the Convention was
organized by calling Wm T. Frink Esq., to the Chair and
appointing M. W. Pridgen and James O. Powell act as
On motion of John D. Taylor Esq., the roll of delegates
was called when the following gentlemen appeared and
NJ. W. Prdgen, of Bladen Richard Wooten, VIM. K Gore
Jno. g. Powell n. L. williamson F. George, W. w. Wayne
wick '' - -
On motion, all Democrats present invited take seats
and to act members of the Convention. On motion of
John W. Ellis, Esq, the delegates from said counties were
appointed committee to draft resolutions and prepare
ana aer snort deberaton reported the following
and Columbus, believing in the wetried principles of the
democracy and that the safety of the country and dp-
dence of the people depends strict adherence to the
same. Therefore, be it reSolUed-
That we continue to have abiding faith in the prn-
cpes OF democracy as taught by Jefferson explained by
OF the Government to the present time.
nd ahat we qnhesangy approve OF the prudent able
present able and efficient Chief Magistrate. 49,
the Hon. John W. Ellis, present Governor and that wy
pledge him united and unwaverng support in the coming
w. That we regard the political doctrines advanced nv
Inc present Opposition party extremely dangerous to the
the freedom and independence of our country
" mat we look upon the proposition alter our State
Constitution by open Convention as a dangerous move.
men well calculated to impose heavy the
pie Ia the way OF taxes heretofore unknown.
VI That we are well pleased with the upright patriotic
ana mahy course of Senator in the last Legislature
THOMAS D. MCDOWELL Esq, and that take great pleas
nre In again recommending him standard bearer
the coming election. 49,
On motion, the resolutions adopted and Mr. Nc.
Dowe unanimously declared to be the nominee Of this Con
vention. - ~ WI
On motion, the Chairman then appointed Committee of
1--WE to inform Mr. Mcdowell of his nomination and reones
hls acceptance of the same viz John D. Taylor John A.
Mcdowell, John A. Clark, F. George and Richard Wooen
There was an Executive Committee then appointed for
TINS District for the two years. viz John
a. MGDoWel, John h. Clark, Richard Wooten f. George
John D. Taylor and Owen Holiness eO'
On moton OF George Esq, the proceedings of this
were directed to be forwarded to the Whining
Ton JournaI ana Fayetteville Caronian the request
that the same be published.
Inc Convention then adjourned sine die
n w Do VIM. 7. FRINK, Chairman.
j. G. POWELL, secre1aEles'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
For the JOurndI.
Democratic Meeting I'm Columbus County.

Democratic Meeting I'm Columbus County.
Agreeaby appointment previous Democratic Con-
vention very large meeting of the Democracy of COlum
bus assembled at Whitevie Monday 18th ins and was
organized by calling Richard Wooen Esq, to the Chair
appointing S. Chnnas and A. j. Butner Secretaries
On Of the chairman j. W. Ellis Esq., explained
date represent the Democratic party the House of Com
mons in the next General Assembly of North Carolina
Wheeupon motion of F. George Esq., three delegates
from each Captain District appointed committee
draft resolutions for the action Of the meeting and to
pose candidate-viz:
Far Bluff Disbict-D. F. Williamson, ]. G. Powell N.
zatuos' sd N. Brown Isham Williamson, M. Powell.
| WhiteUlIe-R. Wooten, F. George A. ]. Butner.
ag Hi j. sany VIM K GGFe W. + G Sr9T
BOgue-J. W. Rouse, j. c. Pierce, B. F. Pierce.
Hi cypress ''se'-' ' T. f0rmy0uv" NJ g. S"SSer' A. B.
On motion of F. George Esq, the places the Chairman
and Secretaries were temporarily vac by them, to join
the committee on which they were appointed and Mr. VIM
Meares were excused from acting the committee and o.
H. Powell Jno. c. Groom and JOS H. Mills substituted
During the absence of the Committee Mr. j. W. Ellis
called upon to address the convention and responded by
speech full of able and eloquent exposition of Democratic
ported the suboned resolutions and pursuant their
str9ctions, suggested the name of candidate viz:
OF Coum have met in accordance with the resolutions
previous Convention held at April Court for the purpose
of recommending suitable candidate represent us in the
house OF Commons In the next General Assembly of North
the Democratic candidate to represent the House
Commons in the next Legislature OF North Carolina.
of taxation advocated in the platform the opposition
and pledge to candidate hearty support in de-
tending the tmehonored principles of the democratic party
and especially in opposing dd Uaorena.
The report and Recommendation of the committee were
then put to the meeting and carried with but dissenting
voice.
N L. Williamson having been notified by a committee of
his nomination. accepted the brief and appropriate
address.
On motion it resolved that the proceedings of this
convention be published the Wilmington Journal and
etteve Caronan, and further business appearing
meeting adjourned r. WOOTEN Chm'n
5. T. GHINNIs, Secretaries
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
The Lamp at Sea,

BY LONGFELL0W.
The night was made for cooling shade
For silence and for sleep;
And when was child laid
My hands upon my breast and PRAYED
And sank to slumbers deep.
Childlike as then, lie tonight
And watch my lonely cabin light.
Each movement of the swaying lamp
Shows how the vessel reels;
And DER her deck the pillows tramp
And all her timbers strain and cramp,
With every shock she feels;
1t starts and shudders while it burns,
And in its hinged socket turns.
Now swinging slow, and slanting low.
1t almost level lies,
And yet know, while to and fro
/ watch the seeming pendule 90.
With restless fall and rise,
The steady shaft is still upright,
Posing its little globe of light.
O, hand of God 0, lamp of peace?
o, promise of my soul?
Though weak and tossed, and i'll at easo
Amid the roar of smiling seas ~
The ships cOnvulsive roll
own, with love and tender awe,
You perfect type of faith and law
A heavenly trust my spirit Gains?
Ny soul is filled with light
The ocean sings his solemn psalms.
The wild winds chant, l cross my palms
Happy as if tonight,
Under the cottage roof again,
| heard the soothing summing rain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

AN INcoRRUPTIBLE ED1ToR.-Mr. Bean, editorial
proprietor OF The Messenger, at Fremont Ohio, is a
model of incorrupbilty In 1858 he was Clerk of the
House under Mr.. Allen and he testifes before the Co
yode Committee that he received $4,000 from Mr.. Wen
DELL just before the passage of the English Bill He
further testes that he tried to influence no votes with
it. but simply put the money in his pocket and declares
that it did not even influence his osca opinaon That
man knew Beans" but Wendell didn't.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

LATER FROM CALToRN1A-St. Losephs, MAJ 10
The Pony Express from San Francisco, with dates to
the 9Th May, arrived to-day.
The Governor Of California has vetoed several fvorte
objects of the Legislature The people will sustain the
Governor. 1t is rumored that the Rothschilds have
sent an agent to examine the Washoe mines.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

HE BANK OF NORTH CARoLNA-By a mc pub
tery Statement of the Cashier, dated April %
iished in the Standard we see that 50 2O96go br
capital stock has been already paid in, RaeR
$29G,30l 81 unpaid This shows that about SD Db Of
has been paid in advance The profit of SIX ltn N b
capital paid in. No dividend can be declared ""
whole capital is paid up The notes in CT c''NN Not
amount to $764,995. Deposites $66O6OO 3D. lSS
discounted, $251S,875 AZ Bills of Exchange ~ Or
9l5 55. Specie $695,209 SO. Funds in New
and other cities, $2Qs,Q18 1s.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
Eire at Nebraska.

ST. LOUIS, May IA destructive fire occurred at
NEBRASKA city On Saturday afternoon, consuming
all the business portion of the city, consisting of AZ
prominent business houses including the postofce with
considerable mail matter and the government land Office
destroyed. Loss l25OOO, which was insured for So
MES. - r
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

The SEcEDERs DENoUNCED.-Augusta,M au ia
very large meeting of the Democracy of Mobile, Ala
took place last night which denounced the course of the
Alabama delegation in Withdrawing from the Charles
ton Convention. Resolutions were offered and unan-
mousy adopted, that the Democracy of Alabama shall
be represented at the Baltimore Convention Delegates
were appointed from Mobile to attend the State Con
Ventlon to be held at Selma Ala on the 18th of June,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
BY TELEGRAPH.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON CRY, May 18th, 1860
Senate yesterday-Mr. Davis territorial resolutions
debated The House amended the postal deficiency
bill by the restoration of the steamer Isabel to the Mall
service.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 18th, 1861.
SENArE-In the Senate yesterday, Senators DAVIS
and Douglas continued the debate on Territorial AFFAIRS
HoUsE-The House passed the Postal Deficiency
Bill.
The interview between the japanese ENJOYS and the
President was an imposing affair. A superb pageant
escorted them to the Executive Mansion.
THE BLACK REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
CHICAGO, May 18th, 1860
George Ashmun, of Mass, has been elected perma-
nent President Seward meets with much opposition.
No ballot yet but Bates is the most prominent cand-
date
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

CHICAGO, May 18th, 1861.
A platform has been reported and adopted. Among
its provisions are condemnation of restrictions to ma
turazation and denunciaton of squatter sovereignty
It favors Homestead Law, Protective Tariff, Pa
cfc Railroad and internal Improvements by the Gen
era Government.
Seward and Lincoln are the most prominent candi-
5oto
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

KNOWING TOO MUCH.-We find in one of the Mem
phlS papers the following anecdoe of man who knew
too much
During the administration OF President Jackson, there
was singular young gentleman employed 10 the public
service at w aShlngtOn. His e. he from
Tennessee, the of widow, neighbor Of the Pres
dent, which the old hero had kind feeling
for him. and always got him out of his difficulties with
some OF the higher officials to whom his singular inter
terenCGS were diStaSteful.
Among other things, it is said of him that while he
was employed in the General Post Office on one occa
sion he had to copy letter of Major H., high officer
IN answer to an application made by Gid gentleman
IN Virginia Pennsylvan for the establishment of
new post Office The writer of the letter often used cas
sca language 10 his letter he said the application could
not be granted in consequence of the applicants prox
unity to another Office When the letter came into
u hands to copy being great stickler for painness
he altered "proxiInity to nearness to-" Major FL.
observed it, and asked g. why he altered his letter p
Why replied g., because don't think the man would
understand what you by proximity. Well, said
Major H., try him ; put in the proximity" again.
In few days letter received from the applicant
IN which he very Indignantly said That his father had
fought for liberty in the first, and he himself in the
second war of Independence and he would like to have
the name OF the scoundre who brought the charge OF
proximity or any thing else wrong against him Pr
There said g. I" did [ not say so? ?" g. carried his
Improvements far, that Mr.. Barry, the Postmaster
General, said to him, do not want you here any Ion
ger, you know too much" Poor q. went out but his
old FRIEND the General, again got him another place
his time G.s ideas underwent change. He was one
Gay very busy writing, when stranger calling H. ask
ed him where the Patent Office was?
81 don't know, said g." Can you tell me where
the Treasury Department is?' said the stranger
No. said G. q" Nor the Presidents house ?" No"
The stranger finally asked him if he knew where the
Capitol wasp No." replied e. g Do you live in
Washington sir P? said the stranger. Yes sir" said
=: Good Lord, and don't know where the Patent
Office, Treasury, Presidents house and Capitol are p
Stranger" said e., turned out of the Post Office
for knowing too much. l don't mean to offend in that
way again. am paid for keeping this book. believe
| do know that much but if you find me knowing any
thing m ore you may take my head" q Good morning,
said the stranger.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

MARINE DIsAsTER-V EssEL SUNK.-We leaan that
the Schr Emma Elizabeth, owned by Benjamin Ellis of
this place. sprung leak at sea few days ago and went
down in very short time The captain and crew took
out food water picked up BY the Schr Elizabeth
bound from Baltimore to Newbern which vessel arrived
here last evening. Particulars Pro
gresS, l6th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, May I'd, 1860.
Cotton.-Sales for the week 1880 bales, Mddling
Orleans esd; Middling Uplands 616d. Holders offer
freely but show no disposition to press sales. Stock on
hand oil 900 bales of which $4,000 are American
Flour dull and previous quotations barely maintain
ed Wheat declined Id ID since Tuesday.
Corn dull prices easier, but quotations unchanged.
Rosin dull at As Id to As I'd.
Spirits Turpentne dull OF Sos.
Consols closed at 95 IA 95 3-8.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24

"REMINISCENCES OF THE MARRIAGE OF HENRY CLAY.
The delivery of the statue of Henry Clay, in New
Orleans, and its proposed inauguration next Thursday,
the 18th nst is exciting proper degree OF interest
both in and outside of that city Kentucky is to be
formally represented at the inaugural ceremonies. A
representative has already been designated in the person
OF Mark Hardin, ESQ., who selected last week by a
public meeting bed at Shelbyvle How singuarly APP
proprate this appointment is, will appear by the follow
ing paragraph from an exchange:
An interesting incident occurred a few days ago at
Louisville Kentucky 1t was the meeting OF the only
two persons living who present at the marriage
Of Henry Clay. The parties Mark Hardin, OF
Shelbyve noble reIict of the old time generation OF
kentuckians and the venerable Mrs. Price the mother
inaw of Judge lhcs A. Marshall of the Court of APP
Hardin was clerk for Col Hart of Lexington, whose
daughter MIR. Clay married, and Mrs Price one Of
the most admired bellies of the State
Col. Hart merchant, and a rich one for that
carly time, full of the whoehearted hospitality which
characterized the pioneers OF the West and proud of the
brilliant promises of his sOn-inaW The wedding
therefore, sumptuous affair invitations were sent
to every family of respectabiity within the settled por
Ons Of the State and the mansion Of the brides father
thronged with guests from the gayest youth to the
gravest age The visitors varied in costume much
bs6Tg beside tie gauhy aE5H boR66Bgfc s Of acc5
coats ru1les and small swords.
The venerable couple have named had not seen eaci
other for long period, until their late meeting. They
recalled the incidents of the wedding, and revived mem
cries Of friends and companions among the large com
pany there gathered of whom had died in riches
and hOnors Others in disgrace destitution-a were
gone Sixty years mad swept all but themselves from
their places among the living"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
RECEPTION OF THE JAPANESE.

WAsHINGTON, D. C. May Z, IoOU.
The Japanese ENJOYS had an interview with Secreta
ry Cass yesterday when they welcomed to the
country in the most cordial manner. They expressed
themselves delighted with the country and their recep
ton. They will pay the President grand visit OF
State at noon to-day. All the military and naval staf
including Maj Gen. Scott, together with large body
of troops Senator's Congressman, Judges of the Su-
preme Court, &c. will be present. The whole will be
GRAND affair
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-05-24
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAA, May 1th, I6OU.
The Steamship Niagara brings kilograms from Liver
pool to the 9th inst.
The reform bill had passed to its second reading.
Lord Russell said that the American Government had
rejected the proposition made by England for the settle
ment of the San Juan difficulty Also, that ultima
tum had been sent to Washington.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-20
Aew91prk DAILY Gribrtte
LAW INTELLIGENCE
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT cogRT-s.SgTHEHs DIsrH

limited STATES CIRCUIT COURT-souTHERs DISTRICT
on NEW. YoRK.-BefOre Justice NELSON
THE GREAT sEwISG-MACHISE CASES.
,a Potter AID Nathaniel Wheeler in equity ag james
g. Wilson and Alexander G. StookmaI
Same In equity, sgt George h. So@t and otnefS
Same, IN equity, sgt. John 0tOos- .
The following are decisions rendered final hear
ing on pleadinss and proofs in five sewing-machine
cases which were argued in June lat, BY George Gi
ford and f. w. Stougbton for the complainant, and
BY George G. Sickles and c. A. Seward forthe defend
ants before Justice Nelson Judge Smaey sitting with
him, at CoOperstowD, Eew-York. The arguments
occupied about two weeks, and the cases have Hace
been held under sdvisement by the Court The tesii-
mony wa very volumnous, amounting TO nearly two
thousand pages in print
The opinions Of the Court contain all necessary par
scusrs to enable the subject to be understood The
decisions sustain the validity Of the A. b. Wilson Feed
Patent and order iDjunCtions to issue;
DECISIONS.
NELSON, L. J.-These suits are founded on two re-
motion u sewing machine The gH patent inyen:
ton was grsned lh NosemeeI 1859 was surrendered and
issues numbered B $50 thereon both bearing date I'D
January 1856 35 subsequeuy surrendered Iessued
or December 1886 numbered 4lA
PIiea 10 the invention Of Wilson claimed by the plan.
tf he material be sewed had been advanced under
~ to frame called in technical language ! bassr.
te which dvanced with the cloth BY regular proges-
sys G former process feeding by hsnd the cloth
could viii 90 that sesus sny ggea curvature
se d. ere and s Of the operator By the latter the reg
uls ity Of stitch attained bat ron tne
~ de viii Of the operstor asthe sewing progressed could
nos The object Of tne hnPfoye.e - ,o1ss s1
40 remedy these dsfeos causing The cloth 70 Ue
ioInsticsy undeY tho needle aud tue device 20 ~
scnt q seams Of curvature and 81 VIZ he machl.
es process described in the specification Of Ihe Ill., t
llsesd % the bsstefPe the cloth was saVshee0 SNN''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-20
the .s.i. and p...u. condition .. the Wall stree, Fire In

The affairs and present coalition Of the Wslsree Fire lnsu
snce Company. I. 30 - ~ .t
1--WE ned the title Of .he several parcels q
property 20 'sd Company any further than 70 loos
the abstracts title cer6este connected
herewith relying OF course The hdohty Of the original
snr1tons Of the Commissioner appointed for that purpose We
hereto sppra aud vrpeton Of the property mort
pd which we deem reliable so far az we have personally IN
spects the property 49,.
We personally examined tho large amount Of prop
erty Csraug County the seventy I'VE lots Myrtle
H In Rochester Mortgages these parcels OF land
held by the Company security for 81 90 being nearly
one half its capital We deem itmpoitic n not unsafe for
any Company hold such large bodies OF wild land security
and sury where the principal vslue the property
s Of timber which be- easily removed and BY that
means the land comparatively ysueless and this
an orn- application honld be nctnedto reject the prop
.rt, stoseihsf or 10 admit Il al a much lower 6guIe
1.-THE property Nassau Heights can hardly be considered
eity or Village properly and Is little else than farm ands and
entitled 10 tie uaton ssrm lands In the netshoorhood
We hink 81 200 TO $50 per acre fair price fo these
lands ard appraisal allowed 200 per acre for one
parcel and for the other and tbs l. an appraisal Of mnch
b.rsity toward the Company The lots in Rochester are SUB
ct pior motssge Hen OF about 80 300 wh "a ueoeL 'e
should them altogether but nasmucn as
the mogsse other property which may De nt o,a
aty H. we have deemed toward the Company 20 allow
II the payment Of the mortgage and 70 deduct
amount the balance of it, assets We hnd the whoe
Of mortgages securities held by the Company 70
sI4 ga only leaving the Company to add the amount Of
g6 to the requirements Of the Statute And we rec
the Controller require this amount 70 De MADE up
under the Path section the act s instead Of reporting this
deficiency TO the Attorney General .
This Company has been peculiarly fortunate In It's business
IL owes no debts cash hand The
tiles therefore contained In schedule constitute the whole
o. !" s'ai'A0'e nsA"" IL CHATFIELD,
ID