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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-08-27

with othnr or hon~os ID never falling sprine
of water Near i've tnchen doar Thcre.i. nm
rnar fl Apole. Poarh Plum Cherry dc.
The ahoge farm = eftrata4 NIT, ,pll e =
Cla'rsyiNe on ~" National tnao. a'' - mln
rom ilosdsV''o p, Hclmoat c.urfv OH For
tnrther parueulars cnaqire Of Ito suhsc 5bar On
the plemlses. JAMES, pRNCR, ar II
nm or iVFR ppY0r Who.. ~ "
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-12

6ane,, who may be found, from time TO tine, %.
journinR within the District. Such course Il also
demanded by considerations which apply 20 bran.
ches Of the public service For the necessities in
tins BEHALF invite your particular attention to the
report Of the Secretary Oft Navy.
/ have thus, gentlemen of the two Houses IL
Congress, presented You true and faithful picture
Of the condition Of public affairs, both foreign and
domestic. The wants of the public service are
made known to you; and matters Of no ordinary
Shall not be permitted to congratulate you on the
happy auspices under which you have assembled,
and at the important change in the cOESSitiOn Of
things which has occurred in the last three years!
During that period questions with foreign powers.
of vital importance to the peace Of our country
have been settled and adjusted. A desolating and
wasting war with savage tribes, has been brought
to close The internal tranquility of the country
threatened by agitating questions, has been preseI
we'd. The credit Of the Government, which had
experienced a temporary embarrassment, has been
thoroughly restored. Its Golfers, which, for sea"
son, were empty, have been replenished. -.
currency, nearly uniform in it's value, has taken
the place Of one deprecated and almost worthless
Commerce and manufactures, which had suffered
IN common with every other interest, have once
more revived; and the whole country exhibits an
aspect Of prosperity and happiness. Trade and
barter, no longer governed by q wild and specula.
tive mania, rest upon solid and substantial foot.
ing and the rapid growth of our cities, in every
direction, bespeaks most strongly the favorable cir
cumstances by which we are surrounded. My hap.
piness, in the retirement which shortly awaits me,
is the ardent hope which experience, that this
state Of prosperity is neither deceptive destined
to be short lived; and that measures which have
not yet received its sanction, but which cannot
but regard closely connected with the honor, tho
glory, and still more enlarged prosperity Of the
country are destined at an early day, to receive the
approval Of Congress. -
finder fhe.e circumstances ana r,,,fh the,A an.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-12

~ ssVt yuct " No own FeOPse can neltnefi CLAIM
their affection nor the respect Of the world. AT
to those matters which relate more immediately to
the great concerns Of the country. Order and ef.
6ciency in each branch Of the public service, have
prevailed. accompanied by system Of the most
responsibility on the part Of the receiving and dis.
bursting agents. The fact, In illustration Of the
truth Of this remark, deserves to be noticed, that
the revenues of the Government, amounting in the
last four years, to upwards of $40, 600 600 have
been collected and disbursed, through the numer.
Gus Governmental agents, without the loss, hy de.
fault, of any amount worthy Of serious commentary.
The appropriations made by Congress for the
improvement Of the rivers Of the West, and Of the
harborS on the lakes, are in course Of judicious
expenditure under suitable agents and are destih-
ed, is to be hoped. to realize all the benefits de-
signed to be accomplished by Congress. cannot
however, suifciently impress upon Congress the
great Importance Of Withholding appropriations
from improvements which arc not asceftained, by
previous examination and survey, to be necessary
tor the shelter aud protection Of trade from the
dangers Of storms and tempests. Without this pfe.
caution, the expenditure are but too apt to enhre
10 tho benefit Of individually without reference to
the only confederation which can render them
good.
Icannot too earnestly urge upon yos the iusere,,s
Of this District, over which, By the Constitution,
Congress has exclusive Jurisdiction. u would be
deeply to Be regretted should there be, 1t any time
ground to ccmplain cfnegieet on the part Of COM
nunity which, detached - Il Is from the parental
ARE 1.-THE States Of Virginia and Maryland can on
y expect aid from Congress, - ts local legislature.
AmcIg.t the subjects which claim your stteneion,
SUE p'Sapt o'Anisasisa 4 . assian 81 tAS &.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-12

adopt her own line Of pocy-Fee 10 take the course
which she believed was best calculated to secure
her happiness Her Government and People deci-
ded on annexation to the United States and the Ex-
the means Of advancing their permanent happiness
and glory. What principle OF good faith then was
violated What rule ofpolitical morals trampled
under foot So far as Mexico herself was concern.
ed, the measure should have been regarded BY her
ashiehly beneficial Her inability to seconquer
Texas had been exhibited, repeat, by eight--now
nine-years Of fruitess and ruinous contest In the
mean time, Texas has been growing in population
and resources. Emigration has flowed into her
territory, from all parts Of the world in current
which continues to increase in strength. Mexico
requires permanent boundary between that young
she continues separate and detached from the Uni
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-12


selection should always be made with an eye to the
great interests Of the country. Composed as 10 che
Union OF separate and Independent States, patri.
sotic kegisaturew5l not fain consulting the inter-
ests of the parts. to adopt such course 90 will be
stcalculated toadvance the harmony Of the whole
and thus ensure that fpermanency in the poli.
cy Of the Government without which all efforts
to advance the public prosperity are vain and
fruitless This Great and vitality important task
rests with Congresss and the Executive can do no
more than recommend the general principles which
should govern in its execution.
l refer you to the report Of the Secretary Of war
for an exhibition of the condition Of the arlny ana
recommend to yoa, as well worthy your best con.
sderat'on, many of the suggestions it contains
inc secretary IN no degree exaggerates the great
importance Of pressing forward, without DELAY. in
the work OF erecting and finishing the fcriiica-
tions to which he particularly alludes. Much has
oeen done towards placing our cities and roadsteads
IN state OF security against the hazards Of hostile
attack, within the last four years; but considering
the new elements which have been, of late years,
employed IN the psopellng Of ships, and the iormi.
dabie implements OF destruction which have been
brought into service, we cannot be too active or Wig
ilet IN preparing and periecting the means Of de-
statement o. the condition the Indian tribes with
in our jurisdiction. Al - : -
ihe Executive has abated no effort in carving
into effect the well established policy Of the Cow
ernment, which contemplates removal Of all the
tribes residing within the limits Of the several
States beyond those limits; and it 10 now enabled
70 congratulate the country al the prospect Of an
early consummaticn Of this object. Many Of the
Irioes nave already made great progress in the arts
OF civilized life and through the operation of FRA
schools established among them. aided by the ef.
Iorts OF the Pious men Of various RELIGIOUS enomi.
nat!ons---svho devote themselves to the task Of
Their ,mpFoyement--we may fondly hope that the
remains g the formidable tsibes which were once
masters d thS t6dlfsS VIII q ihsif tISnIiliGn
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-12-12

through their respective organs, on the terms OF
Annexation, would recommend their adoption BY
Congress in the form Of joint resolution or acts,
to be perfected and made binding on the two coun-
tries, when adopted in like manner by the govern
ment OF Texas.
In order that the subject may be fully presented
in all its bearengs. the correspondence which has
taken place, in reference to it, since the adjourn.
ment Of congress, between the United States, Tex
as and Mexico, il herewith transmitted. -
The amendment proposed by the Senate to the
Convention concluded between the United States
and Mexico the 20th Of November, ls43, has been
transmitted through our minister Cor the concur
renee Of the Mexican government but, although
urged thereto, no action has yet been had on the
subject; nor has any answer been given which
would authorize favorable conclusion in the flu
ture.
The Decree Of September. 1s4S in relation to the
retail trade the order of the expulsion Of Foreigners
and that OF a more recent date In regard to pas
porsal Of which are considered az in violation Of
the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the
two countries have led to correspondence of con-
siderable length between the minister of Foreign
Relations and our Representative at Mexico, but
without any satisfactory result. They remain stiil
unadjusted; and many and serious Inconvenience
have al,eay resulted 10 our citizens in
Of them. ....s.,. i....ts
Questions growing out of the act of iisarm;ng
body Of Texan troops under the command Of Major
Snively, by an officer in the service Of the United
States acting under the orders Of our Government;
and the forcible entry into the Custom House at
Byysvly's Landing, on the Red River, By certain
citizens Of the United States. and taking away
thereom the goods seized BY the Collector Of Gus.
toms, 40 forfeited under The laws Of Texaa, have
been adjusted % far 40 the powers Of the Exccu-
tive extend. The correspondence between the
two Governments in reference TO both suhjects,Rl
be found amongst the accompanying documents. II
;,.sf ,.!sS Nv 49,: ~ 80 Il Eik ss
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

quarrel with the U. States. For il is a no
,orious fact, that the Mexican Government
at this very moment, has her hands iuli'
and more than full, TO maintain her domes-
tic ascendency. Several Of her provinces
as she calls them, are in open revolt, and
it is difficult to say if she will be able to
preserve herself from internal anarchy
We will venture to predict. that so soon
as the intelligence of Mr.. Folks election
has reached her, her foolish Dragging tone
will be considerably damped. For one
thing, we thank Heaven..hatour next Chief
Magistrate is man of firmness and ability
who will be amply competent TO meet any
emergency which may grow out Of the
present unpleasant state of our relations
with Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20
''OnslOw.0

All! poor Gen. Mckay! how his hear!
will 60 pit-a-pa,. when he reads the COM
municallon in the last "Chronnle," sign
ed . Onsio,0." v hat dreadful quams
its perusal will produce in his breast! We
do really hope tina, the "Chronicle" and
the>whigs generally, will have the chart!
10 prevent its reaching him in Washington
His duties as Chairman of the Commi'Ie'
Of Ways and Means, are arduous. and re-
qulre the whole energy of his mind to DIS
charge them. But when he hears that The
"Chronicle" and "Onslow" are organr
ing an opposition to him. it will, we fsa'
PROSTATE his mental faculties or. whats
worse. give him the blues; we think VT
could guess in less than week who ''On'
slow" is; we only wish tina. lie may Be
pitted against the General. We w0u'a
like TO see his "popuiariiy' tested 10 'np y
District. He might bea. him. Any 'OF' {"
"third-rate Co. Court lawyer" can PEE
Iected President $50 says S****''ls.~
we don't know why Ons'ow" cou'O "
be sent to Congress from this DISTINCT
".M agree" says Onslow. ".ba' cnsD.'
is absolutely necessary in order TO PefT%. rps.
uate the blessings of civil liberty, "I
should like to know if "aE' deat n'''
the heads and tails of the recently delua"
Coon Clay Club in Wilmington. WV
ever "Onslow" is, we invite him 10
most cordial manner. to bring out his A'.is
est nag, and have him rubbed down =.
ready to enter at Long Creek on the ''N
day Of July next.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

An Outrage Of very aggravated nature
was perpetrated in this place. on Sunday
morning last. The circumstances attend
ing it are these, as we'll as we could ga
Their them.
Mr.. Thomas Holden very we'll known
in the community as a respectable and in
dustrious citizen was employed at The
Theatre to receive the money, &C., on
last Saturday night, a, which time and place
dispute arose between him and man by
the name Of A. L. D. Johnson. We be-
Iieve the dispute was about the price of a
ticket. When Johnson left the Theatre
on that night, we understand he told Hol,
den he would settle with him in the morn.
ing, meaning that he would seek sa,isiac.
ton.
Accordingly about breakfast-,ime mex
morning. he called at the house of Mr.
Holden. with gun. and requested him
(Holden) to step out, he wanted to see
him. Mr.. Holden came to the door, and
The moment he did so, Johnson shot him
in the legs. The gun was loaded with
brster shot we understand. some Is or &c
Of which were lodged in the calls of Mr.
Holden's legs: and although not endan
gering his life, yet causing excrn,laIine
pain. Johnson Immediately fed. but wa:
taken in the comse of the day and is nov
in Jail.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20
Onr Mnil.

Arumor, for we believe it has assumed
as vet, no more tangible form, is aAoat that
the grea. Southern mail hitherto transport
ted via this place, Charleston, &C., is, al
ter the first Of January next. TO be carried
over the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road to
Raleigh, thence TO Columbia in four horse
post coaches. For our own part, we
should regre, extremely. that the Depart
ment should make such change. 1t
would be dreadful to receive our "news'
from the North only three times week,
and that by the way Of Fayetteville. We
hope this move has not been fully deter
mined upon by the Post Office Depart
ment.
The Raleigh and Wilmington r. Road
Company, it seems, has come to the de-
termination, that it cannot afford TO carry
the mail any longer at the rate for which
it has been transporting it for some time
past, and has, as we understand, notified
the Post Master General Cf such, its de-
termination. Whether this determination
be wise or not, it is not for us 10 say, bul
certainly we think that the Government
would be dong much better business, e.
ven to pay little more, to have the mai
transported on our route, than III the way
contemplated. We cannot conceive no"
the mercantile portion of the community
in the far South, will be content 10 receive
intelligence from the great entrepot of thu
continent. New York, some twenty o
twenty-four hours later. The difference il
the time, as we are lnformed.) than for
merry. "Personoly," as Mr.. Clay says
we deprecate the change. We hope, a
we in,imated above. that it is only 4 I'll
NOR, and that things will go on IN the Oh
way.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20
"a DEVICE OF THE ENEMY"

We believe there is settled design, on the part
of the Loco Focos in our Legislature, to spin out
the Session as long as possible and then lay the
blame on the Wings, who are in the majority. 1t
matters not how simple or demonstrable a propo-
sition may be, the Locos ,viN debate it and appa-
rently, for no other reason than to consume time.
The above is from the 8. Raleigh Regis
ter of this day week. The writer's OBJ
ject is in advance to apologize for The pro-
iracted session Of the Legislature. which
we suppose he anticipates, by charging
upon the Democratic members that they
are consuming the time of the Legislature
by unnecessary debate. Now we have
looked tolerabIy carefully over the "pro-
.ceed'ngs" since the commencement Of the
session, and we say that the " balance oil
trade" in the talking line, is considerably
in favor of whiggery as yet. We hope
the Register wouldn't put the gag law in
operation. even if he had it in his power.
Perhaps the Register may have some
slight recollection of the Legislature OF
1923 which he calls 'sbarren" one. Does
ne recollect how day after day. for or 10
days at time, the business of the State
was delayed by the long winded speeches
OF the Federal members. Does he remem.
Der anything about the day and night that
Mr.. Francis "the Red Bird az his Indian
nefgheors call him. talked against time
when his friends would, every 90 minutes
call for the yeas and nays, in order TO give
him time to step aside, and take SNAKE
and -. a--,-z.---k+I -.
The Democratic <Eaembers are just a:
anxious as the Wings, and we believe
more SO, to expedite the public business
but we see no reason. merely because they
are in the minority, that the overbearins
majority should deny them the right to ex
press their views on such questions as may
be brough. before them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20
mr.. st~sss Reaiunimg.

Las, week we noticed the abolition OF
the rule of the House of Representatives
which prohibited the reception OF Aboii''on
Petitions. We then said that it was the
entering wedge Of a Northern spirit OF Ia
na,icism which would be soon followed oy
other slabs at the domestic institutions oi
the South. We were not mistaken. Inc
same hoary-headed fanatic, who moved the
abrcg,ion of,he rule has since. on Tuesday,
the 10Th, presented a petition for the
abolition of slavery in the District OF 90.
lumbia. That petition has been referred
to the Committee on the District OF Colum'
bia. AS the Richmond Enquirer justly
observes, that committee is charged with
fearlul-and awful responsibility. 1t be-
hooves its members TO reflect we'll d deep
'ly before they take any action on this deli
cate question. Congress has no right TO aboi'
ish the institution OF slavery i'll the DIS
,rict of Columbia. Should the committee
in question act rashly, or incautlously
Heaven only knows what might be The
consequence to our glorious Union. we
will not permit ourself to reflect or specu
late on this matter. We only pray, how
ever, tina, the Northern members may, a
the outset, take such a stand as will as
suage the misgivings which the fanatica
and reckless course pursued by John Q
Adams has given rise to, in many patrl
otto bosom. We hope for the BEST
But we won't speculate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

Wasonic.-At meeting of the Grand
Lodge of North Carolina, held at the Ma
sonic Hall in this City, on Saturday even
ing the 18th inst. the following brethren
were elected officers for the ensuing year
Brother P. w. Tanning, of Wilmington.
Grand Master; Thomas S. Clark, Or.
Sen. Warden: A. s. Mooring. CIR. Jun.
Warden; G. W. D. Hutchings. CIR. Trea-
sureT; William Thos. Balm, CIR. Secrela-
ry.-RH. Independent. FL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20
Stop IhieE-On Thursday. 10Th ms

Stop Ihise-On Thursday, 18th inst,
the Store of Mr., DawseH, in this place,
was broken into by some daring rascals,
who priced open one ofihe back windows,
We understand the only loss sustained by
Mr.. Dawson, was some $40 in specie
The perpetrators Of the robbery have no,
yet been found out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

The Great M9iL-We are gratifed to learn
that the Great Southern Mail WILDE transport
ted to this City. after the 6rst of January next,
on the Raleigh and CASTOR Rail Road and
will be carried to Fayetteville in four horse
post coach. 'fhe metropolitan line is ITSELF
agalR.-RnL Star.
We shall see how long /" the metropolj,
tan line" will conlnae "it.elE'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

y. S. SenatOrs.-Thos. Corwil, Fed.
elected by the Legislature Of Ohio, in place
of Mr.. Tappan, present incumbent.
Hon. DIXON H. Lewis. elected by the
Legislature of Alabama. lie now holds a
seat in the Senate by appointment of the
Governor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

Bank Dividends.-Ths Bank 0.
State has declared q semi-annual o''''
Of three per cent ~,
The Merchants Bank, NewDsI,,;G, a
semi-annual dividend of three and n''f
cent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

W-On Sunday last, we were iss S,.,
with the visit ofthe United States ~ q,
mer, Col. Harvey. She put in hsI'
fuel, and is bound, we bekeve. for f'0''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

South C0rolinn.-Wm. Aiken, ESQ.
has been elected Governor of So. Carroll
Nd by the Legislature.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

Arrival Of the faledonia.-Ths w. =,
donna. from Liverpool. at Boston, 4
days since. brings no Foreign new
much importance to our readers
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-12-20

MIR. Benz. Elwell, Of Bladen county,
was killed few days ago by the falling
of tree,
, 1844-11-16
TAYI3Apa

THE nn'rr-'sr'd having purchas-
Il ed the Tan Yard. formerly own
ed by 0. S. JenninGe. near Bowling
Green, and having procured a good
Eastern Tanner. intends CARRYING on
the business in good style, and bet
ter than it ever has been. We in
tend TO keep. at all times, Leather to
exchange for hides; oil persons wish
ing to have their hides tanned on
the shares, can be accommodated
and will be responsible for all hides
delivered in good order. and if dam
aged in the yard, | will bind myself
to make good, and pay all neglect
or failure on my part.
All leather transactions since the
9TH of October last will be attended
70 by me.
DAVID McALlSTER.
March 9lSt. IO44. 3moO