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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

k6s Ouralres. is 1t necessary for Us to
|. any thing more than We have said to
|, op cor Wing friends. We expect op.
/ hon and pretty decided one from all
|nsayances, and il viii be left TO the Wings
say whether they viii back out from
i support. We have no doubt in the
hid liza, the attempt will be made as far
| he Loco gocos can do so, 10 break Us
|,rp, odd as straws show which way the
| ID blows, NC have beard Of expressions
linz from one Of them which shows thnt
snccred is the darling object; and wo
E eecu heard Of bet being made that
wcald b. accomplished. The Wings
| charged With not being as liberal as
bacu Focos because they Go not sub
I've to their paper. Is it any wonder
10 their object IS TO PROSTATE Us il they
!. Tbs charge will not stand good be.
~ p,,,cr Ysg Gepylnced that # a Loco
.ug paper tho Wings goull have Becn
! more liboral than their opponents
Ise beeu to Us. II is said that we have
'O~u rich from the support Of our opPo,
pts. Now, We believe tia, 10 five cases
'ea, they have been the gamers instead
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Hon are yop off for Sodp.-A Tennes-
see exchange relates the following; A
census taker in neighboring county, q
very clever fellow by the bye, called on an
old lady lately, and among other questions,
asked her how much soap she made last
year. "Soap!" said the old lady," Lord
bless you, young man, | have not made
enough soap in the last ten years to wash
one locu foco cleapg
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

W. --latest from RaleiSh.-Wc learn
from tho Correspondence Of the Grcensbo-
rough Patriot that Mr.. McQuecn vas on
the ! 18th inst. elected Attorney General o.
the State after many baIIotings. Also, that
the bin for erecting the county of Sianly
by dividing Montgomery, which had pass
ed the Commons was lost by the casting
vote of the Speaker. This is the second
time that proposition has been lost by the
vote of the Speaker. Also, that the bill
which had passed the Senate for locating
the Judges Of the Superior Court was lost
in the Commons by large vote.
We stated last week from the same au,
thoritv that the bill to establish the Coun-
ty Of Union had passed the Commons, but
finding nothing in the Legislative proceed
incs to confirm it, we think there must be
some mistake.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Ga Virginia Seaator.--The House Of
Delegates Of the virginia Legislature on
the 7th instant, eiler protracted debate,
adopted a Revolutionary TO 6l--io pro-
coed 10 the election of U. s. Senators on
tho lith. There being tic in the SEN
ate that body viii of course not agree to IT.
As VIC expected, later accounts state that
the Senate refused By Il tic vote to agree
to the resolution Of the House, thus the
Loco Focos are willing TO neglect Con-
stitutonal duiy which they have sworn to
pcrforn
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
Art of Cutting,

they are prepared to say 20 the public. that tney
arc determined to let ns article OF clothing made
by them, go from their Shop without being entire.
" satisfactory to the wesrer, far as cutting aud
making are concerned.
The business is conducted. for the present. W.
der the firm Of Jamisons & Co.. in the house hin,
erto occupied by Mr.. Grshsu,
Ct4rirtE Jaa, y, ls5q th
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
JOINS GnAy Brzua, Esq.

"a Dennis A. Smith, Esq. Of Baltimore,
haswritien letter to John Brockenbrough,
Esq. President of the Bank Of Virginia,
deprccating the proposed resumption Of
specie payments IN the course Of next
month. Mr.. Smith considers the measure
premature and fraugbt with much danger.
As the causes Of the suspension arc still
il operation, be thinks it inexpcdient for
the non-spccie paying banks to change
their position, until judicious system OF
policy devised for the permanent regula-
ton Of our financial and commercial affairs
Shall haVe been authorized by the new Nd
minisiration, after the 9Th Of March.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
thursday, December n, 1910.

ksrWe have to apologize to our read
90 account OF tho appearance of cur
|pr. Being entirely oat Of lnk VIC got
1epd to Try bis band and make US III.
Which does not work as well as we
BIZ wish.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

SttsmIost ErpiosioB.--Auother sb@-s'
ing Steamboat disaster IS recorded III tho
Mobile papers. The Express, which LETT
Mobile on the l4th, blew up on neXt Gay
near St. Stephens, killing six or seven per
Sons, and scalding as many more.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

So Gorernor Of South Carolina The
Hon. Mr.. Richardson has been elected
Governor, and Col. Clowney Lieut. Gov
ernor. Tho vote for Governor was, Rich.
ardson Ioi, Hammond 40, johnson 5,
Henegan s. The two last not candidates.
For Lieut.. Gov. Col CIo~ncy "a, Jas.
Ferguson 81, J. s. Ash, Is, Blank /.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Gg The Editor of the Ashhorough Citi-
zen OF the llth instant, says II has oc.
Cured to us that the proprietors of News
papers and other periodicals ought to be at
liberty TO sue in the Superior Court Of their
own County for all arrearages due their
establishments respectively, wilhoutregard
to amount" and then invites the attention
Of the Legislature to the subject VIII
tho Editor oblige us by an explanation Of
the advantages to be derived to the craft,
II we arc 10 be benefited VIC 90 for It with
all our heart.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Mr.. Preston. pendle:on Mcssan-
ger says that Mr., Preston intends to resign
his seat in the Senate, to the present Leg.
islaturo of South Carolina, and that MI.
McDuffe will be elected in his place.
This is Incorrect, Mr.. Preston says as
much in letter to the Wings of Charles
ton, which VIC will insert next wcek.-Ed.
Charlotte Journal.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

aIThe College of Electors Of Virginia,
me, in the Capitol, on the I'd inst, and
cast the vote of Virginia for Martin Van
Buren, for President, and Richard M. john
son for Vice President of the United States.
Arthur Smith, Esq. voted for James K.
Polk, of Tenn. for Vice President
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

W Georgia Geo. u. Eerrcin,
we understand has been elected Senator
IN Congress from Georgia for SIX years
from the ith cf March next. The Loco
Focos had an accidental majority in the
Senate for few days after the first meet
ing Of the Legislature and making use Of
their power attempted 10 lay tho motion
10 vote for L. s. Senator on the table
for the balance Of The Session. The Wing.
resisted this high handed measure when
ever it was proposed, and whenever The
vote was TO be taken withdrew from the
Chamber, thereby causing tho Seuato &c
stop proceedings for the van, OF quorum
The motion was finally settled by laying
II on tie table 10 be taken Up at some fu-
tore day and the result has been as stated
above, A meeting was held in Ml!ledge-
vile BY the Wing party approving Of the
conduct Of the Senators. Every honest
man of whatever party must condemn this
uajustifabe proceeding to set aside the
will Of the people. Ii shows the true
spirit Of loco Focoisin.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
MARRIED

In this town, on the 10th inst. by J. B. kerr,
E,q. Mr. JAMES A. McGILFRAY to Miss
CAROLISE JOHNSON.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

4 P.er.--"P4!' We'll, my dear,
what is iL!' "Did'Dt yea tel! ne this
world vas reas5 p Yes" "Thcn Ia
Ike TO know bow it can come to an end p
" by child, bow often must tell you not
to talk when you arc eating %
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
GENERAL HARRISON At LEXINGTON

Il appears. from the hrrsngfen htcili-
grncer, that great rejoicing took place on
the oath uitimo on the arrival Of the Presi-
dent elect in that City. lie and his escort
were met short distance from the place
by Committee Of Invitation with corps
Of Artillery, and he was welcomed by an
Address from General Combs, in behalf Of
the citizens Of Fsyetto County, 10 which
General Harrison returned a brief but elo-
quent reply. He then toos his seat in 4
large open Barouche, drawn BY four beau.
tiful grcys, and a numerous Procession be.
ing formed, under the direction of Col, A
Stephens, il proceeded to the City, hating
at the residence Of Professor Dudley, where
the General will remain during his visit,
On the following day, from II to ?, the
General received his friends at the Phoenix
Hotel, and at half past =, dined with Mr..
Clay, at his residence in the vicinity. In
the evening, the General attended splca-
did and numerously attended Ball, which
had been provided BY the citizens a, the
Dudley House.
Ii was the request Of the General that
no parade should have been made on this
occasion; but the disposition Of the citizens
to receive him with the feelings Of JOY
which they felt could not be restrained
Raj. Register.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

The Hon. Henry a. Wise, Of Virginia
was married Thursday 10 the accomplished
daughter Of the Hon. John Sergeant OF
Philadelphla.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
Dead By Suicide Of an Eminent BauIel

Deah BY Suicide of ar Eminent Banker.
Wall street was thrown into quite a SCH
.ntlon this morning from report spread
that Nathaniel Prime, ESQ, had commit.
ted suicide this morning at bis residence
near Hell Gate. This extraordinary act
will ogerwhelm very numerous and high.
IS respectable family in the decpes, aflic.
ton. MIR. Prime retired from tue Hore
Of Prime, Ward s, King, q few years since,
with large fortune. He has since resided
at bis fine mansiou il the city, and at bis
country seat at Hell Gate. Possessed OF
a splendid fortune, with family RIDICULOUS
and among our first citizens, at the ndTaHa..
ed ege of about IA, aud with all the COM,
forts of lite around him-beoyed By bis
family, aud respected BY tie public, there
can be no accounting for the act bat by O.
temporary Alternately q piad.--Y. Y. EG.
press.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
Raj. Register.
VAN BURENIsM ON THE wANE,

VAN BURENISM ON THE WANE,
In the city Of Charleston there are two
daily Commercial papers, entitled " The
Mercury and " Tks Courier. the form
err of thoroughgoing Tan Buren, politics
the latter, though in times past of liberal
Republican complexion, has also for sever
al years, moderately supported the Admin
s.ration; but since it has become evident
that Gen. Harrison viii be the next Presi.
dent, the Editors Of the Courier, have pub
lished several of his public Addresses, and
have noticed the large maiorities which he
has obtained in most of the States. The
Editor of the Mercury, seeing this, charges
his brethren Of the Courier with having
changed sides. Tho Editors Of the Cou.
rer, in reply, say they do not mean that
their paper shall be the seryllc organ of
any party, but an Independent journal
speaking its own sentiments, at liberty TO
condemn such as they disapprove. They
acknowledge having given MIR. Van Buren,
a reluctant preference ; but since they have
been convinced there was no foundation for
the charge of Abolitionism brought against
Gen. Harrison, they have endeayored to
do him Justice, and, since he has received
a large majority of the votes of the People
of the United States, as President, they
viii hereafter Judge his measures Impair
TALLY, and approve or condemn them, ac-
cording to their merit or demerit.-ib.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

amos KeaaaH.-T'he last report we
have of Amos's movements, doings and so.
ons, comes from Wheeling, (Va,) where,
last week, he took steamboat for Ken.
lucky. Amos has had more foresight than
any of his brethren. When he left the
Post Office Department, and levied his tax
of dollar for the Extra Globe, he foresaw
the coming storm, and when he visited
Harrisburg, and found out, it was of no use
to count the so votes of Pennsylvania for
Van Buren,, he betook himselfto Kentucky.
National Ga4ette.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Suggesiioq.--I would respectfully sug-
ges! 70 the numerous correspondents OF
Gen. Harrison, that they pay the postage
on all letters addressed to him. II may be
supposed that he will receive ten letters
dauy from each State in the Union, from
thus to the 4ta Of March, and that the
average vii, be 20 cents for each letter, the
amount Will De enormous, and such tax
as ought not TO be imposed On the peoples
.aYor.e. Bali Pat.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
10 the Fashionable Conamuni1

csssary TO say tina, they ars ready to do the hesi
work in This sec,isn Of North Carolina. Having
one connected With the firm Of losg and success
fol experience in the
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

TIE curse ass,gued.--Mr. Calhoun in a
latter 10 tie citizens Of Charleston, says,
that the socccss Of the Wings must be
sought Gin a departure from Repatlican
principles BY The GecerHwea'." Not less
true, than complimentary to the new
"aIiics u We commend this simple solu-
ton Of what seems 20 be an inexplicable
mystery, 10 the consideration of the Globe,
when II next takes up pen to speculate up
on the unaccountablo popular n1ajorities
aga.nst Mr.. V, Z. 4" 4 departure from
Republican principles BY ths Government "
solves the whole difficulty, and ought to
put tic Globe faction under increased obi
cations to the distinguished gentleman who
hos furnished it. Tho Globe, with all its
followers, might have CROPPED its way in
the dark forever, but for this broad blaze
Of light thrown of at one dash of pen, by
the great Luminarg Of the SoO.h.--Rich
mend Wig.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

gT SaoD Stsrm.---A heavy storm of
Snow commenced in Washington City on
the 4th instant. 1t IS about ls inches
deep on level. AS heavy fall Of Snow
in that City is not recolected since that
of January Is, 1881. The mails are i'm
poded and all travelling nearly at stand.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
CoLuMEIA-DECEWEER 10.

s.ggnI, Hemp is 25CorD, G. a %
Bale Rope, 10 I5oats, 50 a G.
Ese.n, round, 10 a l21Iren, Sweden, SIS u 7
Butter, country, IS 90 co English, SIS
Gotten, ga 10 Lard, 10 II
Nsskerel, 500 a 70 xolsssee, Cobs 81 a Is
Flour, country, S. g.! do NO. Is a 80
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

). Eqmpocal.-" Tom what makes your
nose so red y "Why, the fact is, Bob, |
biotr it little too hard"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Some fellow out west, by the name qf
Long, had the temerity the other day, 10
ask when Prentice would learn to tell the
truth to which the prince OF wits respond
cd that lie would doubtless Learn to Do 50
4g"e LoGS.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

The Hon. Lew WooDBUrY Is elected
United States Senator from New Hamp-
shire fog six years after March 4th. 1t
cost his party seven ballotings in aoeus to
US .l,.a about, tnt it is done aud the Hon.
HecieLa y WALKS s'A--,h4th, from the Trea.
sury Department night Up 10 the Cap,eol
Mr. Isaac lluL did not appear to be q
candidate Correspondence Yd.. Iatel.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17

Fortunate Escape The uonorab.e
WGddy Thompson ul1de a most lucky e.
cape with his lie, an Saturday last, be.
tween Richmond aud Petersburg. To re.
l,cye lhc Cars, and better enable the En-.
CINE TO make Roadway the Passengers all
got ou,, and were walking Gu the track
ahead Of the Engine, which, after while,
increasing is impetus, catao rushing upon
them, amt they all, with the exception Of
Mr. Thompson, left the track. lie, with
his cloak wrapped about lis ears, did no,
hear the Engine. and was knocked down
and rim over by ii, bot we are happy to say
sustained no serious, and We believe hard
y any injury. Il u'as a mos, fortunate es,
carc.-Ral, Register.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-12-17
The Louisville Journal Of the 18th

The Louisville Journal Of the 18th in.
slant says
Gen. Harrison arrived here in the mail
boat, about one o'clock Yesterday morning.
His visit was altogether on Business but a
few patriotic spirits immediately assem-
bed, and greeted his arrival with a contin.
ued roar of cannon for more than al hour.
Through the day, thousands Of sturdy free
men throngedto the G alt House to pay their
respects to the veteran warrior and states.
man; and he was prevailed on TO remain
till this morning. His presence last night
infused double portion OF enthusiasm into
the hearts Of those who participated in The
festivities Of the glorious occasion.
Teniutlnfle Banner Stotc.-.Mr. Clay 5
own State, gallant Kentucky, which has
never taltcrod in its advocacy of Repubi-
can Wing principles, has wen the splendid
Banner, the reward for giving the largest
Whis majority, in proportion TO its vote.
Her majority is 26 $1,000 per cent. of its
entire vote. The majority in Vermont is
81 73-loO per cent. In North Carolina
about Isl per cent,-FGy. OBS.
IfGenl Harrison, who beat Van Buren,
1870, 900, be very unpopular--how FAR would
popular man have beaten him Again /:
II Gon'l II. dotard, granny and coward,
beat Van Buren--what acontcnlptible crea-
urc Van must be
In 1918, Richie exclaimed, "the gal
LIANT Harrison has put all his enemies TO
shame" He may now repeat the excla-
nation, and console himself that little Van
has put to shame--all his friends.
An Ertrdragani Bcf.--A gentleman,
last summer, made bet that the Wing ma.
iority in Massachusetts, would exceed that
of Mr.. Van Buren, in all the States put to-
gether. From present appearances. he has
a fair prospect Of winning it. 1t will be
difficult, however, to calculate by South
Carolina, when the Legislature appoints
the Electors.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-10-06

and the consciousness tha: l had never been dstur-
bed, have since enabled me to lie down alone m
my solitary cabin, mid the depths Of the forest MS
securely as used to do when projected by strong
bars, bolts and friends.
Il did differently from that, said another q sat
up all night, and worked. so busily that / some
times almost forgot myself, and my loneliness; and
when got very sleepy, went iromj.the door to
the window, md back again to the door, to see if
there was any danger, and 10 myself. he.
eve one who never stood in the Same place, could
tell how lonesome the shadows of the great trees
with all their bare limbs, looked in the strong moon
light, as they were cast upon the clear snow crust
Another said, 'the first time l was left alone
was in the summer. l had not much a kit
ten for company. wanted TO something lis-
ing. sat down in deep silence, until grew 50
figety believe the least sudden noise would have
set me crazy. believe should have died if il
had not been for the pigs. l went out and routed
them up. then drove them round, all night long
When they were tired would let them rest
while; then | started them up again; aud even
now think their low, and sometimes rather angry
grunting, was the sweetest music l ever heard
| The ladies laughed at this account; and she
laughed herself saying, at the same time, I'VE may
laugh 1t is all over but any one placed in the
same situation would feel very little like it,"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-10-06
TILE ORE CON.

1t is time that tho question of jurisdiction over
the Oregon territory, now mooted by the English
and this government, were examined, and the fact
clearly asccitanud and settled, whether we are en-
titled to that country, as is generally believed or
whether the English can claim it according to the
laws of nations The longer that the adjustment
this question is delayed, the more difficult it will
be to come to an amcabIe settlement. The Hud-
son Bay Company already act as if the whole OF
the country west of the Rocky Mountains belonged
to Great Britain, to the great detrimen of Ameri-
can citizens, who engaged IN similar under
takings, and struggling with difficulties thus
thrown IN their way. The st. Louis Gazette says
that the value of the fiirs and peltres obtained by
the American Fur Company, the last year, consist
ing of BEAVER buffalo, otter, deer skins, &c, is II.
bout $3.50 900 Their operations have been much
cireumscribed recently, on the west, by the Hud-
son Bay Company, who possess the great advan-
tago of introducing goods required for carrying
on the trade, free Of duty. In:the Rocky Mountain
expedition undertaken two or three years since, by
the American Fur Company, they sustained loss
of $50 900, being unable to compete 10Th tho HID
son Bay Company, for the reason above stated
The branch of the latter company,in the Columbia
has obtained the present abo4t one hundred
packs Of beaver, worth at least 900, two thirds
of which has been taken the territory claimed by
the United States. With this competition, the A
mercan Fur Company have found it necessary to
confne their trade to the Missouri river aud lis
tributaries, leaning The uncontrolled possession Of
the Rocky Mountains an tie Oregon Territory to
the English Company.
We learn from the Gazette that the Hudson Bay
Company now extend their trade this side OF
the Mountains, even within fifteen days travel of
the city of ST. Louisiana many of the fur hunters,
who were formerly in the service Of the Ameri-
cans, have found it necessary TO apply for employ
ment to the British Company. The editor further
says that he should not he surprised to ind within
year or two that Great Britain lays claim to some
three or four of the counties Of Missouri
as they claim portion of the State of Maine.
A thirst for dominion, n morbid desire to extend
her territory, to grasp at lands, has been for ages
on of the characteristics of the British Government
and will yet, we much fear seriously embroil her
with this country. This question of the Oregon
must however, be met-and this had better be done
now than after the country becomes in part settled,
and is rendered more valuable.-Boston Mercantile
Journal.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-10-06

ships; and the company, after affecting the first
lodgment, retired the more convenient point Tor
commerce and trade to the peninsula OF Boston,
which was connected with the main land by the
Rox5ury neck. For many years subsequent 10 the
recollection of persons now living there was no
bridge connecting Boston with the main land; all
the traders and market men from the north did
their business over ferry near the site of the old
CharIestown BRIDGE The Ten Hills farm has had
in its time many owners and oceupiers; before the
revolution distinguished royasts connected with
the government resided there. AT The utmost
stretch of youthful recollection since thai Time
VII was the residence of Capt. or Col Lane. Gen
Z. ii Derby lived there for some years, and fol
other years twas occupied as public. house io'
parties of pleasure from Boston"