NORTH CAROLINIAN.
FAYETTEVILIjE, N- C
F A TURD AY- June 11, 1859.
TiIIRETcOXGRESSIOyAL DISTRICT.
FOR CONGRESS.
HON. WARREN WINSLOW,
OF CUMBERLAND.
This District.
The Journal of the 2nd instant has called us gen
erally to task for the position we have taken upon
the question of a Convention or no Convention in
this District No doubt but " its experience in po
litical affairs"' almost instinctively causes it to at
tack any parties differing from it m this matter, j
Its attack has lecn replied to during our (the Senior
Editor's) absence, but as tWre are a few points not
-rrrd by that reply, we will take upon ourselves
the responsibility, grave responsibility of touching
this matter. It is an old wound, dangerous to touchy
and one which common sense should have persuaded
.the great physician of Democracy in the third Con
gressional District, (the Journal) to anoint with the
most healing balm rather than probe the patient
with an instrument embittered with poison, and hav
ing the seeds ofdcath at its point
The Journal has labored hard to place the whole
blame of existing difficulties in the party of the 3rd
Congressional district, upon the devoted head of the
Carolinian ; but in this it has signally failed, and in
so doing it has placed itself in a most unenviable
position. As the Journal has gone back to first
causes, we presume it would do to retrace our steps
to ascertain what position has been taken by the
Carolinian and Journal.
In the outset we declared that we had been Demo
crats too long to repudiate the practico of holding
Conventions that we were in favor of Convention,
but that in this instance it made an exception of Mr
Winslow, placing him at a discount as compared
with the other and former incumbents, consequently,
we thought that it was due to Mr AVinslow that he
should be allowed equal advantages with Wm. S.
Ashe, of New Hanover, a gentleman supported by
the Carolinian at all times and upon all occasions,
even without a Convention.
AVe were not wedded to Mr AVinslow, by any pe
cuniary or personal considerations, but we were per
suaded th it he was a man equal in all respects to
any oilier gentleman who had represented us in Con
gress, and as it had been a custom, nay a principle,
jt might be said through almost immemorial usage,
to allow the former incumbent to run where the
party had not taken an ;ssuc with them. We con
sidered it a censure upon Mr AY. to call a Convention
at this particular time.
Mr Winslow never opposed a convention. The op
position came from the Carolinian because we con
sidered it bad policy to spring a new theory and inau
gurate a new custom before Mr W. had been granted
vidmls and stated that we were prepared to act with
the partv whenever the party would act, but. we dis-claime-l
any intention to act at the suggestion of
persons or s;n s!r jimrnnls. AVe believe the party
rets by a majority, and when that majority would
act we were prepared to co-operate with it. AA"e left
the matter with the party to decide, and whit is tha
result 'i Duplin by positively acting has endorsed
our course. Harnett has done the same ; Sampson
l-v noil action has shown her choice; Robeson has
by her action endorsed our position, and Cumber
land, without a dissenting voice, has endorsed us.
This latter, which is the thorn in the Journal's side,
we will refer to hereafter. Thus it will be seen that
five out of ten counties have endorsed our course,
and we would go farther and say that were Rich
mond to speak, her voice would be in accordance
with those above. Nar more, were the Journal to
attempt in its own town and county to have its po
sition endorsed it would find itself largely in the
minority. Don't you think so Mr. Journal and
could the thing not be tested? AVe would certiinly
be willing to pledge our "reputation for reliabil
ity" upon the issue.
But now to the Journal. That paper in the out
set endeavored, from some cause best known to
itself, to support the few individuals who wished for
a Convention for the purpose of elevating some fa
vorite aspirant to office. Its position was not a neu
tral one, oh, no ! Every opportunity granted it to
conic out was embraced. The sentiments, friendly
sentiments of the Carolinian were magnified into
monstrous insults to the party, and although it was
fully aware that a majority of the counties were
opposed to a Convention, it still embraced all possi
ble means in its power to bring it about; certainly
not for the harmony of the party, as we will show
before we conclude this article.
A meeting was called by the Journal a county
meeting, to take into consideration what course
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umuit uc iiuupicu oy uew iiaaorerin ine approacn
.m0 ...tmjj-tign- Who called this tneetktg;is still un
known to the D emirate of New Hanover (wo epeak
knowingly) and not a few were surprised that the
meeting iad been so called. The chairman of the
-meeting had been cut and dried to suit certain par
ties but the Democrats of New Hanover were pre
sent and it was useless for cliques to attempt to
govern the meeting, the result was that a Democrat
was elected chairman, much to the chagrin of some.
The question wa .a;ked by wme in the assembly,
'fur what purpose was the meeting called" it wa
Mated. One gentleman then got up and said, " I am
opposed to a convention, and I move re nominate
AA'arren AVinslow." He was stopped by a friend
who said such a resolution would do Mr. Wins
low an .injurv, we had better not come out so strong,
leave tliat matter tome. The first gentleman then
withdrew Ids motion, and the result is to be seen by
the action of the meeting. There is not the slight
est doubt but the first. resolution would base been
c:trricd had the fiiends of Mr- Winslow desredt
; The Journal having failed to recommead a GorJ
vention rt the County meeting, lakes another course,
we have been creditably informed. Columbus
.and Bladen counties having iet through their dele
gation in Wilmington, and finding none to cooperate
with them, drew up a card, which we were informed
w hilst in AVilmington, was framed and manufactured
hj and through the advice and act of the Editors of.
the JourcaL This card rccoaomcnaea ave coubmxs
of Columbus d Bladen to nominal individual can
didates by ihsr ijttdl vidua! counties. . IVasthis dis
organizing Wai this the proper poeltioa for the
Editors of the Journal they who have "no sew
r.au to make," and who have labored so loag
an i 'julbfulij lor the Democracy ? Did the .real of
th - Jo-ma? ret e??rr thorn too far and is it not
r . .-;.. cavs ;
, ; i- j.:r:i:-.'. r: o' ;)-'" 4-Wce uekce vl Igm thst
"Conventions may be dispensed ;with when there is
already such a unanimity and concentration as
amounts to a nomination." Now, what are the facts ?
Harnett, Duplin, Robeson and Cumberland have
spoken for Winslow, and Sampson, were she to utter
her voice, would declare in his favor. Richmond
would do the same, and New Hanover is certain to
choose him. Now, how do things stand ? Have we
not got seven counties, either by action or non-action
endorsing his course and nominating him ? Added
to this Brunswick county which refused to go into
Convention because so few were there, and we find
the total amount opposed to a Convention to be eight
counties against two in favor of it AVhere do you
stand Mr. Journal with the party, or with two coun
ties of the party ? If any counties are to be com
plained of, it is those which refused or neglected to
honor the counties which called for a Convention
by even a primary meeting in response to their
earnest solicitations.
"Why the good people of Columbus and Bladen
should get miffed because they could not get the
party to act in accordance with their peculiar views
we can not see certain it is that the party is not
two counties, nor are two counties the party. Nor
could they even add two more would we consider
them entitled to the name of the parly.
If the Jonrnal will give its support to two coun
ties, it is no reason why it shouklabusc and contemn
us for supporting the party. Had there been eight
counties, nay, even five calling for a Convention, the
Carolinian would be sorry, long sorry to oppose
the action of Cumberland county to the contrary
notwithstanding. If the Journal is earnest in its
desire for unity and unanimity in the party, its bet
ter course would be to heal up old breaches rather
than sow fresh seeds of discord and disaffection with
in our ranks. It has however, shown itself ready,
nay, even anxious to catch at straws and magnify
mole hills into mountains, and particularly desirous
to strike at us for every imaginary slight and to call
us to account for the deeds done in the bodv. It
ought not to think that the whole party rests upon j
its say so, for surely others have equal rights with i
the Journal. If the dear object of its heart can not J
be accomplished the ousting of Mr AVinslow though
the sentiments of the party are opposed to it it is
no cause why it should endeavor to split the party
to accomplish its end. AA'e write this in all friend
ship and kindness to the Journal trusting and believ
ing it will see the folly of making a greater breach
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and enjoy every cause of disagreement between us
We desire the welfare of the party, its success and
prosperity. Then why should this matter be con
tinued when its discussion renders the breach wider
and the prospects of a reconciliation more remote.
AVe will endeavor in another article to-morrow to
show the Journal still further, that we desire peace.
" Birds in their little nests agree " you know, and
why should we children of one great Democratic
family risk its peace and success upon mere matters
of opinion unworthy of a second thought
Mr. AArinslow is now fairly in the field, having
waited the time for holding a Convention and none
has been held. Come up then manfully to his sup
port, and in so doing support the party. Are trust
you will think this matter over seriously and that
you will see the necessity of dropping the whole
subject. AVe are satisfied that no good can result
from thus discussing it
Since the above was in tvDe we have received the
We will not write any more upon this subject if pos
sible, but let it pass, if the Journal will permit us
to do so.
3" It wiH be seen by reference to our advertis
ing columns that over two million dollars of the cap
ital stock of the bank of North Carolina has been
taken, and a meeting of the stockholders is to be
held at Raleigh on the 20th of July.
" Trot out Your Nag." So said a young Oppo
sitionist to us to-day meaning our candidate for
Congress. Now does any one have the hardihood
and impudence to think of running an opposition K.
N. AArhig in the third Congressional district ! Dew
tell ? AVhy gentlemen, the Democrats have got their
nag out already bring out one of your long eared
genhy and if he don't be whipped worse than any
thing ever was whipped we will eat our boots. Let
him be the best brayer of the stock, sound as any
thing of that breed can be, nevertheless, gentlemen
fotch him out and you'll see what you will see.
AVe were led into a discussion of the animal kinjr
dom through the remarks of our young opposition
ist but to speak of where we are we will say that
our candidate Gov. AVinslow has made his first cam
paign speech in Columbus county, and another in
Brunswick we have not heard from these places
but we know that among the people the Governor
is very popular, and must of course have had a
good audience. Success be with him and the cause
he advocates.
i
Broke Jail. Bob Revels, a free negro confined
in Jail for burglary, made good his escape on last
night It appears that by means of some blankets
and other things which he had in his room, he made
a rope sufficient to carry himself through the scut
tle on the top of the JaiL and thereby get away.
Bob is an old oft'ender, and is not likely to be
caught. lie took another free negro confined for
some minor offence away with him.
S&me pAfxers try to be mart when they get
caught. It shows a weakness pitiable in the ex
treme, a lack of mental caliber which is really to be
deplored. The Salisbury Watchman tried to be
rather peart in its last insue, upon us. Scratch your
wig Mr Watchman do try and say something
worthy of your size ; see if there ain't something
that might be placed in your columns worthy of a
passing notice. Do, won't you f
VW What is our portion ou Conventions ? This
question may be asked by tome who do not know
tke precise ground iipoa which we stand. Do we
approve eau volitions ! Most certainly we do ; and
to show tin sre will quote from the Weekly Caro
linian of April 2d : " We would not be understood
as deprecattug the Democratic duetriue of couren
tional Action. We have beea too long a Demo
crat to repudiate this portion of our pol itieal ered;
we only opp it now, because it would be mak
ing oae of tke best and ablest representative this
District has ever had an exception to t'iue practice
heretofore pursued.
Let our late member have equal advantages with
ikoe who have preceded him, and then inaugurate
the. practice of conventions, and hereafter there
wiU be uo flaisandersaadin upon the subject.'4
We presume there is nothing in thus that could
be takeu eseoptiea to. Surely Mr. Winslow has
not committed any grievous sin, that be should be
called. t aceojant. Tho endorsing of his position
by every county-is eufieieut proof that he lias up
held the principles of bis parry, and his acts will
show whether be has or has not labored zealously
for the good of the I?itrict JJ& our other xsem-
they ,.
der-irr-d. This we da not ask for. even ir tm"-; iri-
stane j ; ive I.Ir AVinslow an equal number 01 tonus
with the others, say Mr. Ashe-which ir, one term j
more witnout a convention, and each one will imd
v.o roi;,; ne : 1 f!
the Carolinian (if we control its columns as we ex
pect to) will not oppose a convention on the con
trary we will advocate the holding of conventions at
all times and upon all occasions, let it be a county
or district question. AVe are most certainly in favor
of conventions, believing that the party should le
gally convene together at every time they may se
lect a standard bearer. Upon this principle we will
always act, and the only question which remains
to be solved in this instance is whether in this case
Mr AVinslow will be made an exception whether
for the purposeof elevating some favorite to office,
one of the best public servants we have ever had
will be censured and placed at a discount as com
pared with others. Let this matter rest, it has gone
too far already, and the breaches should be healed.
Unite upon Mr. Winslow every Democrat in the
District, and let us have harmony in the party. At
the end of the next term Mr. AVinslow will have ran
an equal number of times with Mr. Ashe and we
will be perfectly willing to hold a convention and
let the best man have the nomination.
Picolomini. ;
This adorable little creature has gone to her
bprs have been Trmittd to run as long rf
Italian home. Picolomini was a great little priutfcnauct aractea lue attention oi an, wm,e xueu
cess ; he has turned the heads of all our tyo
'JO
bloods who have met with her. 'Old meir haveT ai
mired la petite Picolomini, and every one, bofJJ
old and young, have looked upon her with admira
tion except the ladies, the dear little creature: ,
who never care about any one who happens to tak 5
a feather from their caps. It has always bee i
said that our ladies were too easily captivated wiai
foreign counts and chevaliers. Young America
was considered proof against all such vain titld
nabobs, or honored countesses and princesses, bat
Picolomini has put an end taall such surmises, and
proven to the world (of New York City at least)
! that our young gents are as liable to be captifkted
by the winning smiles of titled heiresses, as! ottr
young ladies are by those of the whiskered Itjlian
Count or the trained and polished air of the ins-
lish Nobleman. Picolomini has exported afvast
amount of American goods we mean the heaits of:1
some fast young men, while she has broken those
of others; and indeed many have broken their j
creuit nearly uy ineir eieierminanon to excel cacn aim wag to grind down the helpless, and whose aver
other in their In vish exoenditiires imnn her. tiv rnvf . -. . i i i,: or.tr mctnn.
1 -i tr -j r,
fttnrcsnnrs. rritts.niirt siifrh tinners. W e nrpsnmn rh
young gent who presented her with a nice carringq
and pair of l ays lately would just as soon buv
them back again. The excitement created by th
pleasant company of the young princess will sooi
have subsided, and then yes, then he would liki
to have his team to drive a handsome Americai
a o o L i
lady through New York. Picolomini is a favorito
heroine. She has made herself wonderfully pop-V
ular ; and. the best of It is, she has made her
thousands and tens of thousands out of the adora
ble yankees, who are always ready to open their
purses for a foreign Star.
Tue Best Yet. The following is an original copy
of a real letter of credit, given to a certain merchar.
in this county, and accompanying it, is-an order fo
goods pursuant to said letter of credit. AVhen thjb
fact is known that the letter and order were sent to a
Dry Goods house in the City of New York, it will
li aDUiiaxjthejrji rare production. Just readmit. .
Fayelteville, N. C
Messks
SIRS
I recommend
to your
Rous
He is an honest & industrious man will pajT at the
liank of Cape feare according to your custom also
to P & w peal Street if you have not got
the goods &c
May 1'Jth,, 18-)9 -.
Faycttevillc May 20 1859
Messrs
Gents I in Cloes vou a Letter of
Cretet for sum Goods & If you Will not Send the
goods you will pleas hand this order to Messrs
your attention to the above Will ablige yours &c .
Send me the folring Goods
5 .. Sacks Coffee 2 Rockets Molasses
1 Rocket of new Orleans Sugar
2 ton of Hoop Iron asorted in Equerel quant ere say
one Half 1 inch & the Balance li Inches
1 box Common Male Shoes
1 do femele Shoes Sorted
1 doz hats of dilfernt qualityes
1 box Common Calico
1 box of Common cloth for Coats & pants, colourd
1 box white domestics
4 boxes of an assortment
4 do adimantine Candles
5 lb pork , , , ,
1 hogit bacon , , , ,
5 bl Mackerel fish , ,
you will pleas let Me have the above articles on as
liberal terms as practible,
you will label the goods to Wil
mington to the care of to be forwared to
Fayettcville
yours &c
Turc Black Republicans cas't Agree. We learn
from that sterling Democratic sheet the Pittsburgh
" Post," of the 3d inst., that the Black Republican
Convention in that place was a glorions fizzle. They
were afraid to adopt any platform and after making
an attempt to adopt a series of resolutions brought
in by a committee appointed for that purpose,
they just nominated their candidates and adjourned,
tield.- What do the Black Republicans care abau"' In Yllich be clearly demonstrated the
a set of principles individually they have none,
and and it would be madness to expect any from
their party. The above assembly refused to pass
resolutions ia faror of a tariff for protection; a doe
trine which ha kept the Black Republicans alive in
that State ; the national (?) Bhick Republican plat"
form, of Philadelphia could not be endured, in fact
the only resolution adopted was one pledging sup
port to the nominees. We know the Democrats of
that section, let them be true to their principles
lighting manfully for their Democratic faith, and vie.
tory is bound to perch upon their banner.
Hebe It Is! Glorious news ain't it? After all
the talk ; after all the gas and bragadocio, retailed
and wholesaled by the Opposition; after all the
ability of u Goggin around, around, around f after
all of honest Jorm Letcher's tdekness, he, yes he,
honest John is electtsd by at least SIX THOUSAND
MAJORITY.
Hurrah for the Old Dominion J Official returns
bar ben received from 107 counties, giring Letcher
a majority of 4,i90. There are forty-four counties
to bear from, and in those liife majority must be suffi
cient to make up the Six Thousand. Three cheers
for honest Joiml ! Three groa ns for Goggio around.
The Oak City Gcakbs. This handsome and well
drilled company was prevented from accompanying
tae President to Chapel Hill ou account of their
having to perform the painful duty of carrying one
of their number t his resting place. We were sorry
they could sot attead as they would form an addi
tional feature of interest in the various attractions
-of that place.
I The Military at Chapel Hill.
"v- can not but take this opportunity of saying
something of that worthy and r spectable corf s the
W)toiington Light Infantry. Their deportment at
Tctatoel'fiin and during the whole of their march
I . - l a fnm c 1 ;
from Wilmington to and from the former place was
sucn as to elicit the respect and esteem of every
one Who had any opportunity of judging or seeing
them. Combined with th gentlemanly conduct
their military bearing and courteous deportment, is
the fact that in the whole of their long and arduous
duty under arms, there was not one instance where
in pile of the number could be said to be the worse
of liquor. In fact we would be surprised were it
otherwise having a personal knowledge of many
of them, we can bear testimony to the fact that
the whole company is composed of high-toned re
spectable gentlemen. Capt. Hall, their worthy
Commandant is a gentleman every inch of him,
ne for whom we have formed a high regard per
sonally. ' We would not forget Brig. General Cowan, who
i lakes friends wherever he goes himself and staff
re men, the knowledge of whose character will
ommand respect.
-Our own LaLayette Cornet Band, which accom
panied them are known to our readers, and a word
prom us commendatory of them would be superflu-
Jous. It is enough to say that their gentlemanly
itfsio was superior to any other band on the
Trou&d,' except the regular Arwy band from Rich-
nibnd, Va. Their playing has given them a Stat
wide reputation.
AVe would thank Mr. AAriggins of Raleigh, for his
kind and courteous attention to us and to the mem
bers of the press generally while at the Hill. AVere
it not for him we would havd been in a bad fix for a
place whereon to stretch our weary limbs.
Gov. Elms. No wonder though ho is One of
the favorite sons of North Carolina. No one who
has ever spent a few hours in his company can
help admiring him. Gov. Ellis is one of the most
popular politicians in the State, and his sociability
is of a nature calculated to endear him to every
one.
(gOne of the greatest tyrants the world has ever
been cursed with, has been called to his last account.
Kino. Bombav: of Naples, whose heel was con
tinuIly prcsscd upon the weak and poor; whose
ice ana love oi power jrumuu-u mm m iiiij ...i
ces to commit crimes of the deepest die, while he
held up and strengthened men of the vilest nature ;
men whose hands could not be cleansed of guilt
though all the waters of the Atlantic were poured
upon them.
His successor and son, Francis, is a prototype
of the late monarch a man of little character except
an uncompromising and devoted attachment to the
papai power.- Francis is a brother-in-law to the
present Emperor of Austria they married two
sisters and this fact is one of significance ; it will
no doubt cause the Neapolitan government either to
side with Austria openly, or make Francis an enemy
in the person of the Emperor of the Austrians,
Who did we see ? Is it while we were away at
Chapel Hill ! Oh we saw lots of folks. AA'e saw
all the Editors in creation. We met with that
sterling gentleman and whole-souled Democrat,
ro. Smith of the Newborn Daily Delta. v e
we had the pleasure of seeing him in the flesh.
We'd like to see him again soon.
Then we met Bro. Yates whom every one likes
and we did enjoy his company. We also had the
pleasure of meeting Dr. Godwin of the Pioneer,
and J. Ilinton, of the State, Elizabeth City, Mr.
Murray of the Newbern Gazette, and Cole of the
Greensboro' Times, all good men and true wc
do like to meet with such amiable gentlemen, and
we enjoyed their society very much indeed. Suc
cess attend them all, say we.
23fWc, the Senior, have been receiving so many
puffs from the press lately that we must assist our
brethren of the quill in their labors of love. We
hate to speak of ourself personally, but having lately
been charged with coming from a hot bed of aboli
tionism, we give our readers a piece which we clip
from the " Pittsburgh Post," which shows what we
then were and what we alwaj'S will be. The charge
was made by a Black Republican and the people may
j udge between us. Here it is.
Mr. EniTOR . Accident took us to Mrs.
Hartmars's taverVt, at Woods' run, on Saturday
night, where we found a regularly organized
Williams meeting, and as our party consisted
of good Democrats who had but little confi
dence in the honesty of the great " I am," the
arch demagogue of railroad notoriety, we
thought that by exercising a little patience and
discretion, we might possibly change the senti
ments of those in attendance in favor of Capt.
John Birmingham.
We procured the early adjournment of the
rival meeting iu fact, we choked off some am
bitious mouthers of meaningless words, and or
ganized a National Democratic meeting by
caliing Mr. Samuel Smith to the Chair, and ap
pointing Jas. J. Sweeny, Secretary. After we
had organized, P. J. Sinclair, Esq., was called
upon for a speech. ' He responded, and held
forth in an able, eloquent address as some
Integrity of James Buchanan and his ad minis-
ration, and the pnncipes of the Democratie
party. He clearly proved that the Democracy
had always been with the people, closely and
faithfully watching over and guarding their in
terest. He showed that Williams, in his mon
grel Press, endeavored treacherously to advance
the interests of Gen. J. K. Moorehead, at.the
expense of Andrew Burke, and convinced all
present that it would be an insult to common
decency and James Buchanan to send a rapid
Black Republican to cengress with Democratic
votes.
He theu spoke of Birmingham his integrity
the services he had always been proud to ren
der his party his character, intellectually and
morally and changed nearly every Williams
Democrat present ; ia fact, many were a6hmed
that they looked with favor ou the notorious
railroad lawyer. Torn Williams.
Mr. Sinclair was followed by that staunch
Democrat, Samael Smith, Esq., of Manchester,
at the conclusion of whose speech, Mr. Sweeny
itnrodaced the following resolutions which were
adopted by acclamation.
Resolved, That as true national Democrats,
having entire confidence in the integrity of
James Buchanan and his administration, and
believing it our daty rather to aid than oppress
bim in his efforts for the national good, we will
endeavor, in the person of Capt. John Briming
ham to send from the 22d Congressional district
a true and faithful democrat.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn to meet
again at the same place at 7 o'clock next Thurs
day evening.
SAMUEL SMITH, Chairman.
Jxs. S. Sweejtt, Secretary.
The Wilmington Journal.
AVe think there is very little lory to be obtained
by this war of words carried on by the Journal. AA'e
are sick and tired of it. Whatever its merits may
be we are satisfied "that no good can result to the
party from a continuation of it
The Journal is wrong in saying we paid much at
tention to its personal doings. AVe did not refer
to its personal dcings iri any one thing, save the
Columbus case. If they had nothing to do with it
we are content such wag riot the fact as communica
ted to us. As to the county meeting, everything we
said we hold to, and have got the proof ready at any
time. AA'ith reference to Dr. Bellamy, we do not
know the gentlemen. AVe take it that he is a gen
tlemen worthy of all confidence ; but even in this
case it does not do away with the force of what we
have said regarding the whole proceedings of the
meeting. AA'e'are reliably informed upon the action
and sentiments of that assembly. AA'e repeat again
that what we said was a fact, and the Journal knows
it to be so. AVe were not mistaken, but state a fact
which pricked the Journal to the quick, and we are
proud to see that, though it contradicts the rumor
regarding the card, it leaves the other without dis
turbing the foundation of fact upon which it rests,
and simply states what sort of a gentleman had been
" cut and dried," as the chairman of the meeting. J
The gentlemen who gave us the " reliable and !
creditable information " concerning the New Han
over meeting are gentlemen who may and ought
to be relied upon in every statement made by them.
They are friends of the Journal who would not injure
it knowingly. Mark that.
The Journal says : " Our plan is to do and say
what we deem to be right."
AVe are glad the Journal has taken this position.
AA'e presume the Journal knows us sufficientby by
this time, to know that our action is governed by
the same considerations. W ltli relerence to our
geting our course endorsed, the Journal should be
careful in its remarks. AVe never attempted to do
so. A resolution was offered in the County meet
ing to that effect, without our knowledge, and we
did'nt vote for it ; but it was nevertheless adopted
of course we would not oppose it. AVe will always
strive to do that which tho Democracy may feel
justified in endorsing ; we believe it has been our
good fortune to have the parly with us thus far. If
the Democsacy does not endorse us we care not who
may.
A continuation of this subject will not benefit the
cause we support, and we think it high time that
the Journal should show an example to the youthful
Carolinian, by attempting to cement the party to
gether rather than create disaffection in its ranks.
The Journal saj-s : "Conciliation was evidently
not desired in other quarters, as appeared by the
Editorial correspondence of tl ic Carolinian, in refer
ance to these gentlemen," (theJOolumbus and Bladen
delegation) "and our plans for getting things straight
we were lorced to abandon.
What was stated in the correspondence was a fact
and we should not have said it were it otherw ise.
As to the plans the Journal had for getting things
straight, we happen to knoW them, and would answer
it, that its plan would be more like making things
crooked than otherwise.
AVe trust the Journal will end this nonsensical
talk, this newspaper battle, and light for principle
rather than quarrel with friends we arc absolutely
friendly to the Journal personally, professionally,
and politically, and desire to continue this way. We
are sure that our feelings would prompt us rather to
fight with, than against the Journal, and we have
......LI -i iX :-itif-inr r,:T fnrT'Ls, llV . JSTOJlt. in.llin tbi.-i
discussion, unless the Journal is very anxious for a
division in the party; if so it should give us tiimly
warning and we will govern ourselves accordingly.
We would remind it of the closing words of its last
article upon us " A grave error has been commit
ted, and the sooner false steps arc retraced the bet
ter." Any advice from so youthful a contemporary as
ourself may seem not in good taste, but nevertheless
we will give it for what it is worth. Difficulties of
an ancient date settled to the satisfaction of both
parties should not be overhauled and paraded before
the people to arouse feelings of dissatisfaction which
bad quieted down; new ones should not be manu
factured, and if found should not be magnified. Old
customs in the part- should not be broken through,
unless there is some plaussible excuse for such a
proceeding. Democratic papers should support the
man who is, according to all former precedents, the
candidate of the part-.
We see in one of our exchanges an attempt to
asure (Jov. Ellis because he did not carry James
ccn
Buchanan up to Chapel Hill in time to hear the
very able Address of 1). K. McRae, Esq. As to the
intimacy of President Buchanan and Mr. McRae, we
know nothing; certainly if Mr. Buchanan knows Mr.
McRae he is acquainted with a gentleman. This is
of no consequence. But if the President desired
ever so much to hear the oration, it was absolutely
impossiblc for him to be there in sufficient time.
The cars from Weldon did not arrive in Raleigh till
between the hours of five and six the fact we know
that it was fully seven before the President had
seated himself in his carriage. Could it be jossi
ble for the old gentleman then after traveling from
Portsmouth, Va., that day to leave Raleigh at 8
o'clock P. M. and go to Durham station, and after
wards travel some twelve miles in a country hack ?
To stay at any other point between Raleigh and
Chapel Hill would be perfectly ridiculous ; there are
no accommodations on the wa-. .
We do not believe that it was the intention of the
President to go to Chapel Hill on Tuesday evening.
And even if it were, Gov. Ellis is not to blame for
the change. It certainly would be veryr uncourtcous
in the Gov. were he to attempt to hasten Mr. Bu
chanan away from the Capital where the Gov. is al
ways considered the entertainer of such guests.
The Governor w ould be very sorry indeed, to in
duce Mr. Buchanan to remain away for the purpose
of loosing the rich intellectual feast he might other
wise have had by being jresent. Gov. Ellis is as
much above a trick of that nature as he is above be
ings whose souls are contracted sufficiently to pre
fer a charge so unfounded against him.
Mr. McRae was at Raleigh on Tuesday evening,
he was aware of the whole arrangement, and we are
certain he never blamed Gov. Ellis in the slightest
degree. Mr. McRae is too much of a gentleman to
do so.
Cafe Fear Navigation Company. At a meeting
of this corporationon last week the following offi
cers were elected to serve the ensuing year :
President S. W. Tillinghaot.
Directors D. A. Ray, J. IL Hall, J. G. Cook, J.
McRae.
George McNeill, Esq., was appointed General Agent
of the Company.
They declared a dividend of one dollar per share
or two per cent, on the capital stock, payable on the
13th instant.
The books of the Company show an increase of
tolls this year over last of $618.48, which is an in
crease oa the previous year of $977. 86, Th e decrease
compared -with the year 1852 is $1,736.64.
The President's Return
On the arrival of the President at Raleigh on Fri
day morning, a number of citizens were collected at
the Depot ; carriages were in waitiug and soon Mr.
Buchanan with several other gentlemen were seated.
They drove up to the house of Hon. L. O'B. Branch
escorted by the AVilmington Lt. Infantry. Arri
ving at the residence of Mr. Branch, Gen. Cowan in
a very appropriate speech bade the President fare
well. AVe give here the speech of the President as
taken from the Raleigh Standard :
Mr Buchanan said : General, and Gentle
men of the Wilmington Light Infantry Compa
ny, I wisli to bid you a most kindly and grate
ful farewell. 1 am very much indebted to you
for the honor which you have conferred upon
me by accompanying rue ever since I came tt
this noble old North State. I have never met
a company of gentlemen more correct in their
conduct, more exact in their discipline, and
better deserving the gratitude f the Chief
Magistrate of the country (Applause) be
cause I do not take tin's Lcnoi to myself. I
am the mere representative of t Ito people, anil
I know that you wculd lave extended tlds
kindness to any chief magistrate who might
have been constitutionally elected. But yet I
flatter myself that though this inighl have been
done, we do not part with those eoidial, formal
official feelings which might have existed under
different circumstances. J know veiy well what
has been the character of the people of AN il-
mn gton from the days of the Revolution. 1
know how yonr Wilmington ancestors resisted
the British forces in "the time that tried men's
souls ;" (npidaTipe.A and 1 venture, to predict.
(I hope the necessity may never exist,) that if
that time should ever come you would emulate
the bravery of your ancestors, and do as much
honor to your country in these times as they
did in the past generation. I have often heard
of Wilmington. I hope it will not le con
sidered impertinent if I refer to the best friend
I ever had a man with whom I was more in
timate than ever 1 was with any other hi nr. :i.
man of pure patriotism, and as high n sense of
honor as any that ever existed 1 refer to the
late Col. Wm. R. King, who was 'not a man
ever to boast. But I have heard him talk
more of Wilmington, and of the honor of hav
ing represented the AVilmington district thau
ever I have heard him talk of being Senator of
the United States or Vice President of ti e
country. I do not refer to him in or.y political
connection. God forbid. 1 will r:ut v.o ;-o
now or upon any other occasion ; bnt 1 do
refer to him to prove what 1 liavc said t t all
times that the man who moves IV f m North
Carolina to any other State leaves his heart fit
home. (Applause.)
1 thank you for yonr kirdrrss, ai d 1 1 pr.
that if in ny tin c aiiy cf vcu s-1 a l e n.c 1o the
seat of government, vou will let n:e ki.ow that
j a member of the Wilmington Light Infantry
company is at hand, anel that will be sufhcicnt
introduction to me. (AppUuisJC I wish you
farewell. I wish you collectively ns a company,
and individually as private citizens, health,
prosperity and long life.
Capt. Hall called for time ihccis for Jmucs
Buchanan,, three for Cuba, and three for Hon.
Jacob Thompson, which were loudly gncn.
Hon. Jacob Thompson responded to tho
mention of his name. He id - ' 1 c I'u si
dent has remarked that it 1: s 1 ( n his 1 m r
vation that wherever the children e-f Nenih
Carolina may have traveled, and howevir Jong
they may be absent, they still jrtseive lie;:1
hearts for North Carolina. 1 come forward
to-day to bear evidence to the fact. J hiue
felt. jirouel of tin's occasion. I Juive Alt mend of
this visit proud ol'lhc mania- in which 1 I nvc
' t l ' C 11 VWi I V 1 V li r. i- 1 C i.; f . . . . , ..... '. . ' , 1
doti, 1 cast my eye along yi iir lines, 1 s;;v in
each face the eye of intell gt nee .'mil the 1 air
ing of gentlemen. (Ai phtnso) 1 have b
served your cor.eluct in your ussocisition with
us ; I have become aeejnaintrd vath yenr f!i
cers and men, atd the first impressions l:;ive
been strengthened and Jepct eel in my mind by
lengthened association.
And now, gentlemen, when I am about to
part with you, I must refer for one moment to
the city of Wilmington that eye of the State
from which you come, lt is true that you rep
resent that city, anel when was blent ilial with
it iu my youth, it took the lead in every noble,
generous, forward movement. It was from
Wilmington that ihe spirit of internal improve
ment first went forth, which has since operated
so beneficially for the good Old North' State.
It was the impulse, the spirit and the energy
which your city threw into that epustion that
has caused the Slate to be manual all over
j vith improvements by railrrcds. Ai d ret only'
I so, you were not only ihe first iu this gre at
work, but, I believe, as you were first in the
revolution, when there is any other pieat work
on hand, you will be among ihe fere most citi
zens and among the number who will take the
lead. Gentlemen, let your aim be in any cnier?
gency that may arise "yonr country's, God's
and truths," and with the; discipline, learning
and intelligence which you possess. 1 know that
when you unshcath the swotd in fueli a cause,
you will be a terror to the enemy and a conso
lation to your friends. (Applause.)
Now, gentlemen, as a North Carolinian, yon
have my heart with you. Kach and every one
of you have my kindest regards. The only hepe
I have in parting with you is that some occasion
may present itself w hen 1 can tender to you
individually my acknowledgements for the kind
ness shown us on this occasion. But when I
have bid you farewell, I ranst say Carolina,
Carolina !aslongaswe live we will cherish,
protect, add defend Iier. FareweJ, genttmcn.
(Loud applause. )
7-hree cheers were then given for Gov. Kills.
The Governor came forward and said : Capt.
Rail and gentlemen of the Wilmington Light
Infantry : I do not propose now to ccii.n i;ni
cate to you the sentiments which I entertain of
your noble bearing during the present week. I
shall seek another ai d more favorable cooasion
to do so. I shall comiTiunieata to yojii efliciaily,
iu order that the sentiments which I entertain
relative to your conduct may be spread npon the
records of the dej ai tnunt. All that 1 have to
say npon this occasion is that I thank yeu kind
ly, and hope that you will have a pleasant re
turn to your home. You shall here from me
again in the course of the next or succeeding week
On the invitation of Mr. Branch the w hole
compary entered his house to partake of refresh
ments. In the refreshment room several toasts and
sparkling sentiments passed between the guests.
At about 4 o'clock the Light Infantry took
their departure.
Oi r Pittsbcko CoHKKsroxDENT. There were some
portions of the above correspondence which we did
not feel justified in in publishing. It. was in regard
to Pennsylvania politics.
The reasons we will state to our correspondent in
due time.
We learn that it is contemplated to run the
Stage from Raleigh to Spout Spring so soon as the
Railroad is completed to tfiat place. The mail will
be carried by Railroad from Spout Spring to Fayettc
ville, We trust an arrangement of this nature may
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ui: uiiic ; u. wm cui uown uie staging irom sixty w
I forty -five miles.