Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1861-11-07

TEE THEATRE decidedly full last night Gu tie
occasion of the presentation cf the juvenile cantaa
titled the Palace of Industry the Poetry of Labor.
We hazard nothing in saying that all present were
highly gratiftd, ard as overheard many remark
wouldn't have missed it for any thing"
The amount Of labor which it cost to drill so many
children thoroughly and to get up all the details Of
music and costume, must lave been immense, and its
complete success is the highest encomium as it is no
doubt the most gratifying reward which could be
bestowed upon Mrs Gushing aud the other ladi,s to
whose tasteful and patriotic efforts indebted fer
the arrangement of the affair.
The dbledur, the concerted pieces the soldiers drill
ing, all and singular, were good, each by itself; when
combined they were strkingy beautiful rising as it
were with the OCCASION and producing an effect at tie
close, which was perfectly magical.
The workers, the sewing girls, the flower girls the
gypsies the little hay Makers the fairies the soldiers
the Young Republic the Fairy Queen the orchestra all
did their parts we'll contributing to general result so
completely successful whole that it would perhaps
be nvdious to select particular parts for special
ton.
We conclude by stating that we have heard erq1iries
as to whether the representation could be repeated We
are unable to say. We only remark that the ladies
patriotic, and if possible, and request should be
made, we feel assured that it will be complied with.
P. s. We have the pleasure of stating that by par
ticuar request the representation of the Palace Of H.
dustry will be repeated on tomorrow, Friday night.
We would suggest lat tickets be offered for sale at
the Book Stores tomorrow, to avoid the crush
and detention arising from the necessity Of purchasing
at the door.-Daily Journal 3lt aM
Political MATTERs.-We have declined entering 10
to any discussion controversy in reference the eec
tion for Congress from this any other district for
which have frequently been given in this paper
The limits imposed upon ourselves we have also re-
qured to be respected by correspondents as mat
ter of course Even as advertisements we would rather
that newspaper discussion, amounting to a canvass,
should be avoided but we do not feel at liberty TO close
advertising columns where rules are not viola
ted by any reflection upon private character.
We make these remarks in order that our position in
reference to such things may be understood as we trust
it will be- In cities of other States North and South
this matter is usual and we'll understood that no.
explanation would be necessary.
Our Geographic reports announce the arrival
off Charleston harbor Of French war vessel The
Courier of yesterday says that ABBOTT A. M Thurs
day. we noticed French flag flying from Fort Sumter
which gave notice of the arrival of the stranger and
during the day the Emperors Consul took the steamer
Aid and proceeded down the Bay boat from the war
vessel meeting the Aid inside the harbor. A second
boat from the Frenchman in the meantime reached the
city, in charge of officer, and having board W. E
Molyneaux the British Consul at Savannah, and lady
who were passengers from New York The man-of- war
is the Steam Corvette Prony, commanded by Captain
De Fontanges. She sailed from New York October
26h and has touched of this bar to communicate with
the Consul. She ID armed with six guns