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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20
w. n. JACOBY, EDITOR.
BL0OHSBURG, WEDNESDAY, FEB goth, 1861.

REpEAL OF THE TosNAGE TAx.-We no,
ice that bill has been Introduced in the
lower House Of our State Legislature pto-
yidifg for the repeal of The Tonnage Tax
now paid 10 the State by the Pennsylvania
Rail Road. This tax amounts to a quarter
Of million per annum, and in ten years
more would approximate halt million
This sum viii be lost to the State should
the bin now reported become law. The
Republicans have the matter in their own
hands, and we will not be surprised if they
repeal the tax. Nearly every member of
that party pledged himself to oppose The re-
peal of this tax, but yet it is said the bill now
reported will certainly pass Erchnnge
fThe Bill for The Communication of the ton
mage tax, upon the Pennsylvania Railroad
an d bill to change slightly the name of
the Sunbufy aud Erie Railroad, passed on
q fnal reading in the House of Representa-
.ives. on Saturday last. This is just as we
expected The Republicans had the whole
matter in their own hands. The bill pass
ed .largely-we have not the vote. 1t yet
remains 10 be seen whether ii will become
a law. There is not much doubt but what
il viii pass the Senate, alter which it will
be handed up to Andy Curtin for his sigma
ture. We will keep close watch of this
m malfer, as we may have some respects TO
paw TO it hereafter. II we mistake not Cur
Tin was elected upon the issue that he took
grounds against the tonnage tax question,
and Heafy Foster represented by the OPpo-
siiion as being strictly identified with the
interests of said Company. This cry GER.
,ainly had some weight with the people,
Bir Bolnd, Senator from this District, used
this question against our candidate, Mr..
Keller, in the late canvass, which elected
him. The tonnage tax was fearful thing
10 the Opposition last fall-represenied by
them, if repealed, to hang about the necks
ofthe.taxpay ers Ike mighty Incubus
The Member from this county, Mr. Kline,
voted against the bill 80
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20
Sheri6's s Sales.

February 20, 1861,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24
In CONGRESS-,

On Monday Mr.. Hunter, of Virginia, resigned his
position chairman of the Senate Finance Committee
Messrs. YULEE and MALLORY of Florida, CLAY and
FITZPATRICK of Alabama, and DAVIS of Mississippi,
addressed the Senate on Monday explaining the action
of their States and taking final leave of tLat body
The speeches were BRIEF except that of Mr. DAVIS who
spoke at considerable length and in feeling strain of
eloquence. Considerable feeling was exhibited, the
most of the Republicans generally, however, maintained
air of stoid indifference or affected half sneering
smile. Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania is the first
if not the only Senator the Republican side who has
shown disposition to Compromise. He declared in
the Senate Monday evening that he was willing to
make any sacrifice to restore peace to the country
Kanzas is probably by this time virtually admitted
as State there being doubt that the bill for her adj
mission has passed. One more Black Republican
Representative and tWo Senators.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

BSg~ Lola Montez died last Thursday. Poor Lola
what feversh existence was hers and yet now she
sleeps quietly as the most sanctifed of those who
turned up their noses at her discovered faings The
turf will rest lightly upon her grave, and the grass
grow green there and the dews fall gently and the
sun shed bis rays with cheering beam as though
they reflected from the proudes monument that tells
q lying tale over the remains of some child of pomp and
vanity. She could not be called a good woman for she
was snner-a great sinner but she died penitent and
humble. Who shall say that now the poor Magdalene
is not happier than the proudes monarch the most
ambitious statesman.
Lola was about forty, and had married several hus-
bands that being Office in her household the incum-
bent Of which frequently changed but the Office it.
self was seldom long vacant Latery she appears to
have wholly altered her course of life Youth was gone
and beauty faded. Health also failed, and the mere
wreck Of the once gay Countess of Landslt become
failing paraytic mourned over the faults and foles of
misspent life.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

R6 The Wilmington Journal is out in its last issue
for Gd UdLorPm The Editor thinks the prOposed State
Convention should amend the Constitution SO as to tax
slaves like other property Who has committed treason
now But perhaps dispensation has been issued from
Raleigh to the Editor of the JournnL-and what was
very wrong in July last is very right now The Editor
seeks solution of this vexed and to him troublesome
question IN the proposed Convention. Will he find it
we take the above from the Raleigh Standard of the
I9tn instant Of course with desire OF replying to any
personal reference but simply for the purpose of show
Ing how far what really cid say differs from what
the Standard mputes to by its language and infer
ence.
In our issue OF the 18th instant after referring to the
position we occupied on the taxation question during the
canvass OF last Summer and briefly stating
Tor occupying that position, add Our opinions
these subjects are unchanged" These are our very
words They are certainly plain enough, and cannot
warrant the inference that to US what very
IN July last is very right now On the contrary, they
directly negative any such inference or assertion and
had the Standard given language, correct state
ment of its substance there would have been necess
ty for our now making any reference to the subject.
Our proposition has reference to class OF debts and
expenditures apart and different from those contemplated
by the Constitutional Convention Of 1885 1t is pros
pecve and has relation to any debt taxation in the
nature of debt consequent upon the action
Of the Convention, aad is SO distinctly stated and has
no reference to any existing debts classes of tax
alton any which entered at all into the canvass of
last Summer.
We offer the suggestions have offered in no dicta-
toria spirit, but in spirit OF fairness asking fair and
reasonable consideration of them. If they wrong,
why let the in them be SHOWN, and if convinced
that such exists shall be among the readest to
admit it but whatever may be wrong in modest
proposition, surely be exposed by atribung
to our remarks that which they do not contain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24
TIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON. n. C., THURSDAY. JAN. "a, 1861.

DUPLN.-The associate editor of this paper visited
Kenansvie this week the occasion of the session
of the County Court for Duplin County. This being
the first Court during the year, special Court was
chosen, Major Jere Pearsall, Chairman VIM A. AL
en Esq., was elected County Solicitor in place of j. D.
Stanford, Esq, resigned
Upon the question of Southern Rights, old Duplin is
unit" Ii there be single submissonist in Duplin
County, we do not know it. We did not find one at
Kenansve this week, and we talked with gentlemen of
both the old political parties We know what we say
-Duplin is unanimous for prompt action.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24


MEssRs ED1roEs | had the pleasure on Friday, the
9th inst to witness one of the most enthusiastic meet
incs that has been my good fortune 10 witness IN ma
nv a day. at Bannerman's Bridge IN New Hanover
county The object of the meeting was explained py
Christopher Rowe, Esq, in torclble and appropriate
manner.
The meeting was then addressed by Col. Geo. Wor-
than, E. D. Hall, VIM. Rowe, and others, in able and
eloquent speeches. when the following preamble ana res
olutions were unanimously adopted:
w. portion OF the citizens of Rocky Point ana hGly
Shelter Districts OF the alarming aBd Threatening
condition of most happy country, beheVng IL "
be duty in with all true cZens 10 cobsu W
geher any danger that may tend to over
throw the existing state affairs and to deprive US OF the
simabe blessings that have heretofore resulted from tne
most perfec, government that the world ever saw put
that should be found impossible then to tax
will that safety in new state
of affairs that denied the old. Therefore, be 1t
Resored That the election of Black Republican Pres
dent though conducted according to the forms OF the Con-
sution demonstrates clearly that there is now
dominant and sectional party country, whose only
element of strength consists IN open and determined hot
ty to our peculiar institutions and determination on ther
part ultimately annhiate the system of slavery as we
have it. and turn loose in midst four millions OF the
servie and whose effort is to render them socially
and politically equals.
kesoued That safety and honor demand OF us to no long
er continue the bond of Union unless the dominant party will
in good faith forward and tender TO such guaran
ties and equal as themselves have right TO &C.
Resoued That in view of the fact that the Black Repub
licans have this crisis shown fixed determination to
resist all compromises whereby our rights can be secured
North Carolina ought at to burst the bands that
the Union and that is perfectly mmat tc
whether that act should be called by he name OF sece
sion or the more bloody one OF revolution.
Res0u d. That while awaiting the tardy action OF the Le
gislaure of State, whose duty is to thoroughly reO
ganize the militia and to them that we heartily ap
prove the action of lister District of South Washington
and join in her endeavors to form Rifle Battalion OF
one hundred and fifty
After the adoption OF the resolutions there cal
for volunteers, to raise company out OF the ctzns
Holly Shelter and Rocky Point, and assure you thai
when tie call made, there perfect rush to Sc
which would get into line first. Alter the line Was
formed they proceeded to the election of Officers anC
he meeting adjourned ours truly, b.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24
The Minority Report Of the Committee of Thirty


WASHINGTON, Jan. 20-lhe minority report from
the committee of thrtythree which is signed by McssI
Taylor, of Louisiana Phelps, Of Missouri Rust of
Arkansas Whiteley, of Delaware, and Winslow Of
North Carolina, embraces in substance: The changes
which have taken place In the situation and sentiments
of the people of the different States since the formation
of the constitution have been such, that through mis-
construction of of its provisions, andi the wfuI
perversion of others and the introduction of new
principles in the formation Of parties which in direct
antagonsm to the usages and opinions OF the whole
American people when the constitution went into effect
that that instrument has ceased to accomplish OF the
most important ends aimed at by its adoption
The differences between the Northern and Southern
sections of the conderacy from this cause have last
risen to such height that they have resulted in the
formation of sectional party in the North, on the
slavery question alone, which will practically exclude
the Southern people from any voice in the management
OF the national affairs, In which they have n-
erest with their Northern brethren and that this
fact Notwithstanding the republican forms of the
stitution preserved in truth destroys the spirit of
repubcanism in the government it is therefore imposs
Die that the two sections should any longer go peo
pe unless the existing state of things is removed The
report proceeds to say: The present difficulties can
only be remeded by amendments to the constitution
and suggests that the amendments proposed in the
Critenden resolutions if adopted would restore tran
guilty to the country and place the Union on such
foundation that it could never again be shaken.
These amendments the report asserts would not in
reality change the constitution They would only have
the effect of restoring it by the added provisions to what
it was, in point of fact, the day Of its adoption
through the operation OF the circumstances which then
surrounded it, and which erected barriers against the
present sectional contests then constitutional pro-
visions would now.
liza constitutional majority cannot be united in sup
port OF the "Crttenden resolutions the substance
them, then dissolution Of the Union is inevitable.
The report recommends that steps shall be taken fo
the calling of convention of the States with view
to peaceful separation by providing for partition
the common property of the United States settling thu
terms on which the social and commercial intercourse
between the separated States shall be conducted ant
making permanent arrangement in respect to thu
navigation of the Mississippi river.
The report gives what the sgners of it consider ul
account OF the rise and progress of the slavery agitation
which has produced the existing difficulties
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24
For the Journal.


meeting of the citizens Of Taylors Bridge District held
Irrespective to party at Tayors Bridge Thursday JAN
to give expression of their opinions relative the
questions deeply agitang When, motion c..
Ohns Esq John s. Parish called to the Chair and
Robert J. Murphy requested to act Secretary
The Chairman in few fecitOus, feeling and
rks stated the object of the meeting and moved that
Co mmee of five be appointed to draw up resolutions
sive of the of the meeting and mode of action
under the circumstances which motion prevailed
and Messrs David Mathews A. O. Johnson Bryan Merritt
Geo. W. Johnson and Lewis L. Merritt by the Chair
appC tinted The Committee retired and after short
returned ard reported through their Chairman
folio wing Gamble and resolutions which
WHEREAS The present condition of our nstoral affairs
the excited state of the country demand that
community should express its views relative the ques
ton greatly disturbing the public peace and tranquility
of the people of the United States and Whereas the Alb
onss the North have the question of slavery
into of religious intolerance and that their declared
purpose to by legislative powers recognize
slavery it is the Southern States evil they aremak
and State and that therefore the people of the South
maintain their freedom of conscience compelled this
extreme to resist their scheme at hazard Therefore
ResolUed That the election of purely sectional Presi
upon the principles ennuncated before since the
election of Lncoln is just cause for alarm to the people
the Southern States.
Resosped That in favor of calling Convention
the people North Carolina at the earliest day convenient
take consideration Federal affairs to secure
| if we must.
Resoued That we favor the passage of law by our LIE
gislaure to organize the Militia and encourage the lorna
| ton of Volunteer Companies.
Resolued, That exigeneies of the times demand that
Military Company be formed in this District.
ReSOued That when said Company be raised it hereb
advised to make the usual call the Governor
Resoued That copy of the proceedings of this meeting
be forwarded to the Wilmington Journal with reoues
- JOHN s. PARISH, Chairman.
ROBERT J. MURPHY, Secretary.
John Day, Chief Justice of Liberia, died recently
| he was born in North Carolina and was one OF tn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

Ia 1t would appear that Pensacola affords some
thing of parallel to Charleston nasmuch the strong
est fort commanding the harbor of both places in the
hands of small body of United States troops, while
the less tenable works held by the State troops
Fort Pickens, in which there is now company of
United States Artillery is very powerful work, and if
fully manned might be regarded almost impregnable.
But the case different now, considering the eebleness
of the garrison which not at all sufficient to work
tenth of the guns the works in of attack
Fort Mcltee and Fort Barrancas have been abandon
ed by the U. S. troops and several guns rendered
serviceabe. Two thousand men from New Orleans
to go Immediately to assist the Flordians and Ala
bamians to capture this fort
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

Be- We are glad to learn that the Pennsylvania Ab-
otonsts have found that they can go too far ia their
presumption with Gov. Hicks of Maryland Governor
Curtin, Black Republican, appointed on Tuesday OF last
week, Robert j. Palmer, Black RepublicGf Speaker Of
the Senate Gideon j. Ball, ditto of sse House. and
Morton McMichael, Black Republican Ed itor of the
Philadelphia North American, Commissioners to visit
Gov Hicks, and to express to k1 the gra tcakscn felt
by Pennsylvania at the noble stnd he has taer 10 "a
vor of the Union. These Black Republican cong rstu
lations were rather too strong for Mr. Hicks He fell
like the man who fawned upon by the Jackass anc
sent the Abolition gentry home somewhat crestfal en-
which wrong in MIR. Hicks for Re had rather GIVE
them reason to suppose that tber iamiartes would be
acceptable
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

HsS~ The resolutions of thf, New York Legislature
rendering the whole force of that State to the President
Tor purposes Of coercion, having been communicated to
the of Southern States and by them to their
Legislatures, have acted differently from what their
tramer s intended. They have reused all and scared
none . Not one
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

Beg fhe chevaer Webb of the New York Courier
ana Enquirer is Oh wsr footing. He is belgerent.
he has his guns mount ed and his portfolios open-He
drinks London Doo'l) He don't visit Washington
City just noW tor Duff Green is thar or tharabouts
and the alores' d D. 4. carries pistols with mahogany
STOCKS The chevalier goes for hanging divers and
dry people He and small Smalley are going in cahoot
10 shooe by the hour and devou the flower of the South
rom mouth of the Massassap to the Cumberland
0' p kersap The chevaler and the Judge had better
shoot and hang i'll tgy or, if they insist on real hang
ing, why hang themselves have no objection Nary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

ONLY JOKE AND RATHER Poor ONE AT THAT
The story about the reinforcement of Infantry to Fort
Sumpter Fort Casw and other Forts in the nature OF
twins born within the walls is about out. Ii did
we'll enough to laugh first but it is stale
and loses the charm of novelty at each repetition
never had the advantage of being true.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

Rsg@ General James A. Peden of Florida, is OUT in
letter correcting some representations misrepr
tatlonS OF his position by the New York Tines o.,
T. was unwilling to believe in the necessity Of soooooior
bo. tbornbt ,ronor - Mo 3.1'0 Ii policy she
Washington City paper today, and i.0e,'ou ~
give the letter. of which We believe 'neteioie
substance. '0'0 40 'ne
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

sgg~We thought Gen. Sanford, of New York City
had rather made goney Of himself in bis graudiloquent
tender Of his division of seven thousand armed
uniformed and disciplined men to the Governor of New
York. to be used Tor purposes of coercion The Herald
and other papers with contradictions and protests
He na1ght scrnne I'D one-ephth of the number.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

sa@ In another part Of to-day Journal will be found
an address to the clergy and aity of the country in view
OF the present distracted condition of public affairs
The reverend and honored names whose sigma
lures under whose sanction this address goes forth
afford sufficient guarantee for the spirit which prompt
ed it, and which pervades it from beginning to end
We need not bespeak for it that careful perusal which
its character will certainly ensure for it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

MEETING AT SANDY RUN.-We are requested to state
that there will be meeting of the citizens of Sandy
Run District, New HanoverHCounty on Saturday, 26th
ins to take into consideration the present position Of
public affairs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

EggHI is said that certain muskets sent down from
WATERFOWL to New York, for the South, and put On
board schooner there for Savannah, seized on
suspicion of treason according to the law and gospel
expounded by Smalley. The muskes don't care.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

The Policy OF MIR. SEwARD-The Washington
correspondent of the Boston Advertiser doubt
ratey defined the policy of Mr.. Seward and other Re
publican leaders, when, in anticipation of that Senator's
speech he said:
Mr. Seward speaks tomorrow. His effort will be,
take it, to 1ntte the North and diUide the SoA This mus
be the policy Of euery great salesman
This is the effort now being made, and we fear with
too much success This is the result for which we are
requested to watch and wait"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

AND ONO SPEAKs.-The Ohio House of Representa-
tVes by vote of So to 81 has indefinitely postponed
bill to repeal the Act to Prevent Kidnapping Un-
der this act says the Cleveland Democrat during the
Wellington Rescue Trials in the United States Court in
this city, three persons, one deputy United States
Marshall, and the other two Kentuckians, acting for
the owner were arrested and indicted for penitenary
offence for arresng fugitive slave under the law of the
United States.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

How NOT TO Do Ir.--Tbe course of President Bu-
chanan has certainly heen rather unsteady Cne
that appears to have Veered around several times with
out doing anything. 1t has partaken something of the
circuocutOn Office policy, which Dickens says con-
si6ts in knowing how not to do it. Are sure that
although far from being the brilliant this has not
really been the best policy? 1t has had the effect as
we believe it had before it the object Of giving time for
refection-for settlement if possible Over and ever
again has the President thrown the responsibility where
alone the power of doing anything for settlement be
longed--upon Congress and the people. lie knew-he
must have knownthat the only powers in the bands of
the Executive-those of forceof compulsion-of coer-
con under the gue of executing the laws could do no
thing but produce evaporation where be sought for
peacesought TO avoid bIoodshed> Let us make large
allowances for man, mistaken in some of bis views
but doubt patriotic in his feelings who has sought
by all means to avoid to postpone an ISSUE so that if
history has to record civ war, and tire world has to
mourn the shedding Of blood no man eau point to him
and say that he did it.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-01-24

A Observation-Disclosures Jan. 18.-Gen. Har-
ney has been challenged by late officer Of the army
They are both in Washington.