The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-02-11
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Thus i. vii. Be perceived, th-, She whole amoG..t
of domestic gold coined during tile last YER was
Si27.l3l Ii the coinage exhibited the precise
amount Of gold extracted from our mines, the
foregoing statement would show that mining 10
the United states was beggafiy business. The
amount coiur9 fails no doubt IgstlY short Of the
amount obi aimed from tile mines. We know that
very large amount is consumed BY tie Jewel
ers, aud II is not improbable ta4t considerable
amour. Is carried abroad. O.. one thing | ara
very certain, that our mines are capable Of Yto-
dncug an infinitely greater quantity, and that we
do not eytrict irUoi the ore one.h4lf the gold Il
contains, from tic want Of experience aud pro-
per machinery. An that we require % REMEDY
/ he defects Is capital, and ! am happy 70 have 4
in ny power 70 state, that there is strong prob
ability OF this desideratum being soon supplied
so far as tho mines in the vicinity Of Charlotte
are concerned.
The discussion in the Senate upon the pre-
ernption till has continued during tho pas, week
with increased interest, and the Senate ChamJer
has been crowded every day 10 overiiowing-
Messrs Southland, Tallmadge, Clay Of ksntuc
ky, Wright, v custer, Mangam and Calhoun, all
enchaincd the attention Of immense tssemblages
by the most powerful efforts Of which the human
genius is cspabie Mr.. Mangum was never more
cogent aud eloGpent-indeed, public opinion, "a
king bis speech as whole, awards to II the palm
over all others. This is high praise, but not ad-
ulation | assure you-l 10 not trust myself 10
give you my own opinion upon the subject but
merely communicate what others say, ana that
100 of all parties. A passage at arms took place
between Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Mangum, which
rcdoundcd greatly 20 the credit of ozr senator
The House of representatives is still engaged
in the discussion OF the Treasury tote Bill MT
Wise made a three days speech upon it, which
has given some displeasure 10 our friends and
great oy to the Loco Focos. MIR Wise opposes
any increase Of the Tariff. the distribution OF !he
Public Lands, and the call of an extra session
Mr. Wiss's speech was distinguished Tor great
ability The Madsonian IN speaking Of his
course says Mr., Wise is independent and in
dependence is one Of the privileges for which We
contendcd in the late contest
The Hon. JuhA lIill, during the last session
addressed avery Indecent and vulgar letter 10 one
of his constituents, which has been circulated
among tbs members cl Congress IN printed form
blush 10 lhilh that any Representative of the
good old North State should possess SO little e
nifty, and know 50 little Of the prophecies Of CIV
iIizcd life as TO have wgi.ten sucA letter IL IS
universally condemned.
The Theatre in this place meets with but little
encouragement Indeed, all over tie country
Theatricals appear TO be at a low ebb, and Popu
lar lectures upon scientific subjects arc superced-
ing them in public favor, The National institu-
ton for the promotion Of Science, winch has re-
Gently been established in tins city, enrolls among
It's members, most Of the prominent men o. the
country. A series Of gratntous lectures are now
IN the course Of b.'ng dsliyered by distinguished
scholars from different pats Of the Union. These
lectures will doubtless be productive Of much
NJ !. inn lac had In. r-4
tifcation Of listening TO Professor Ilallowoll Of
Alexandra lie delivered very interesting and
useful lecture npoa vegetable Physiology and the
uses of vegetables. In the course of his lecture
he mentioned, that the most vital part of the tree
vas between the stem and the roots, and thai The
reason so few trees lived on being transPisnted
was the unnatural depth al which they we're AS
ually buried. A tree should never be planted any
deeper than lis natural growth, and VIC should
try 10 preserve, as much as possible, lis original
aspect that is place the bark that faced the south
to the south, aud let it have in all respects as
near as possible the same exposure.
Great Britain has reduced the Emperor Of Chit
ma to terms Many in England and this couH-
try, who speculatod largely in tea upon the pre-.
sumption of prctractod war, will be ruined In
Africa, Great Britain has been equally successful,
and Mehomot Ali is now but little better than a
British slave. Against what country her ambl
ton win next direct her arms cannot be torcseen;
but seeing her extending her conquests III every
direction, and knowing that She persists in claim
ing portion OF our territory, we should put our
selves in state OF defence, so that in the event
of her attacking US we may be prepared to teach
her. as we have heretofore done, that it is vain
for her to attemp, to su5due n nation of treemen.
How does 1t happen that letters and papers
from Charlotte DO not reach this place under ten
OF twelve days
Very respectfully &c. &c. &c,