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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

The annexed pleasant account of village we'd
ding is from late English journal. which feelingy
dwells upon delightful scene calculated to glad
den the heart and to excite the gentler sympathies
Of human nature. The winsome daughter of the
pastor OF Doddiestone was to be married to pro-
missing young clergymen, and the inhabitants Of
the parish loving all parties determined to make
the nuptals an occasion for joyous festivity.-
The bonny bride is said to have been loving and
beloved by all. and to have deserved to have halo
of happiness cast around the day of her BRIDAL.
The account of the rural fete proceeded as follows.
BY the dawning of the happy morn, every ap-
proach to the village. to the parsonage, to the
church, bore testimony to the exerons to the TASTE
to the gratitude the respect, and the affection of
the pensioners. Arches of evergreens, decorated
with flowers, emblems, and appropriate notices
met the eye in every direction, so that, when the
bridal procession issued from the house the numer-
Gus assemblage of those who had thus toiled in
their labor of love was at once gIaddened by the
surprise and qualification which this. their testimo-
ny OF their respect afforded. In the best spirit that
could make due return for such exertions, the
procession, consisting of twelve couples, walked
through part of the village to the church. amidst the
hearty congratulations and prayers of many hum
dreds who crowded to the church to witness the
gratifying ceremony which was most impressvely
performed by Rev. frederick Harris, the brother of
the bridegroom. Never was there a more impress
sive scene than what that simple village church
then presented. The relations, the friends, the
neighbors, the companions, the rustics watching,
with the deepest earnestness, every word of the
service, and applying it to her whom they all had
known from her cradle. In the evening festival
was got up by the whole parish, headed by Mr..
Dodd, of Doddlestone Hall, and his kind and ami.
able family, whose exertions had been indefatiga-
Die The whole parish might truly be said to be
present. and, under tent most tastefulIy fitted up,
universal tea drinking, most literally supplied.
refreshed the g'adseme and happy assemblage, to
which the reverend gentleman, with his family and
friends, resorted. The heartiness and affectonate
enthusiasm which hailed them exceeded all de-
scriPtion, and the evening was passed there upon
the green turf with as much joyousness and pleas.
ure as suited so happy an occasion and the express
sion of every kind and grateful feeling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Friday, January "a, 1s45.
Correction.

In our article of last week on the sub
iect of the mail we were 10 error, in say
ing tina. the Post Master General insisted
that there was contract existing between
the Company and the Department. COM
mencing on the LIST of January, 1914. 1t
should have been the LIST of July, lS43.
In the Savannah Republican of the 18Th
instant, long letter from the Post Mas
ter General, dated the 9th instant, and
addressed to the President of the Compa-
ny, is published, giving his views on the
pending controversy. In this letter, the
Post Master General says he must decline
the proposition of the directors, submit
ing the existence and validity of con-
tract to lawyer, to be named by Messrs'
Haywood and Mckay. He says he has
consulted the only legal officer lie. the
Attorney General, whose counsel he is
authorized to take in the matter, and that
he has decided that contract does exist
How the matter stands just now, we are
not informed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

the congregated multitude, was low, mis-
cradle, contemplate play acter who had
been repeatedly fshed out of the cutters OF
that place, in state of beastly inebriety !
Is he the same Thomas Loring who was
in Wilmington at that time, and who en-
deavored to get certificate that such had
not been the case, but couldn't? But the
Editor says we are ga green and fresh i'm
portation of patriotism and manners" And
who are you, Thomas Loring? Are not
you an imported Yankee from the great
State of Massachusetts, rank old FEEDER
alist, who supported and voted for John Y:
Adams, and who, since your "lmportatlon
into this State, have been by times, noun
tebank Baptist Preacher, Pedagogue and
hireling Editor, just as the love OF lucre
might beacon you en-, and now the misefs-
bic tool of a party TO perform its dirty
work-the respectable members of which
despise you even while they employ you
And now, Thomas Loring. we have done
with you. Henceforlh we shall not notice
any thing which may come from such
foul source.
In closing, we ask pardon Of our reader:
for thus trespassing on their patience, will
this long personal article. We will no"
step to our wash-s,and, and perform al
ablution with the earnes. hope that we may
not again be called on to perform simila
disagreeable, but unavoidable piece o
work.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
~In to-tlav's Journal, will be found

~ln to-day's Journal, will be found a
communication on the subject of establish
ing a Cotton Factory in this place. OuE
correspondents letter reached us at such
a late period, that we have merely time TO
insert it this week. In our next number,
we shall endeavor to answer his interroga-
tories. Will not some of our friends IN
town, who are acquainted with the matters
on which our correspondent seeks infor-
nation, furnish us with the facts, &c. !
The improvement of our town, we think,
ought to interest all.
There are many political causes which
tend to resard the improvement Of our
Southern towns aud cities. One Of the
greatest causes, however, of the languol
and decay SO much complained of, is the
want Of spirit and enterprise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

All have become convinced that no man has
been more grossly misrepresented than has
Mr.. SrANLV, by some of his political opppo-
nents.
The above is from the pen Of the editor
of the Independent. Well it is really fun
ny to hear the editor talk in this STYLE.
when every one knows that the very same
man abused Mr.. S,anly like pickpocket
in ls4O. Mr.. Stan:y behaved himself like
a gentleman while Speaker Of the House.
and he has found that the Democrats in
that body, were capable Of approaching the
good behaviour ofan opponent. They a.
warded him vote of thanks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

ent or any future session nor from admi,,;,.
new state, into this Union, any part OF the e. y
tory Of Texas; nor shall it be construed into ,a
expression Of assent or dissent to such law ,al
as the expression Of any opinion as to the NM a
and constitutional mode Of making the co sspe'
herein alluded to; but the same is left to II.
cision of the competent authorities of the In
states. who may be called upon to propose Or ,'s
fly the same in all respects as if this act had ~
passed. y"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

TIE FIRST DuEL.-The first duel fought
IN New England, was at Plymouth, June
40 1893, between Ed. Doty and Ed. Lester,
servants TO two of the Mayfower company. 1t
was fought with sword and dagger, and both
were wounded. one in the hand, and the other
IN the thigh. For this murderous offence.
they were sentenced to be tied neck and
heels, and be kept in that condition twenty
four hours, without food or drink. After emf.
ferlng the penalty ten hours the pain became
so severe that the sentence was RENTED On
promise of amendment. A few such exam.
pies In the dueling region of our country,
would, we think, make fighting for 'shonor.''
Questionable.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Tho Duel.

We were at fault in our prediction of
last week. that "no powder would be
burnt" between Messrs. Yancey & Cling.
man. From the Baltimore San of Sat-
urday last. we clip the following account
Of this matter:
MEssRs. YANcY AND CLINeMAN.-Blood-
less DueL-Our city in the first part of the
week, was filled with runors OF an expected
duel, which it was said was about to take
place between Messrs. Yancy, of Alabama,
and Clingman of North Carolina, both men,
bers of the present Congress. The expected
meeting took place on Tuesday afternoon last,
all the efforts Of the friends of the parties up
to the last moment being Intellectual to produce
a reconciliation, or any ad justment of the diff
ficuty. The several parties, principals, Sc
conds and the personal friends of each, assem-
bled by preconcerted arrangement in the vi.
entity of Beltsville yesterday morning, and in
the afternoon the meeting took place in field
on the right of the old Washington road, some
thing less than IL miles this side of that city.
The weapons selected by the challenged par
ty, were pistols, and the distance at which
they fought was ten PAGES. A single shot
was exchanged, after which the hostility of
the combatants yielded before she urgent in
tervention of friends, reconciliation took
place, they shook hands, put up the hair trig-
gers. took the afternoon train for Washington,
and returned to their more appropriate duties
once more. A detailed statement Of pauticu-
lars may be expected, we presume, in a day OF
two, through the Washington press, from the
parties engaged in the affair.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

IA. In favor of Samuel Walters, Of Macon
county.
is. In favor of John Hill and others.
1s. In favor of Morriss R. Tayloe and G.
Kephart of Cherokee Co. Grants them
5000 acres of land to erect Iron Works on.1
lS. In favor Of l.. H. Marsteller.
10. In favor of VIM. Thompson OF Raleigh
for 500 so.
90. Relating to Committee Rooms in the
81. In favor of Thos. Wilson, Sheriff OF
Yancy county for ISL IS. cm
%. In favor Of William Davidson OF Meek
lenburp county, for $500, SO, being the fourth
part of Judgement obtained by him against
the Catawba Navigation Company, In which
the State is Stakeholder.
%. In favor Of Thomas w. Rocker. Dr.
reefs the Adlutant General not to proceed a.
gainst him for falling to make return to the
Brigadier General.
"a. In favor of Michael Francis. Esq.
25. Relating to the Statue of Washington
directs the Governor to cause the fragments
of the statue of Washington, to be removed
to the room of the State Library.
26. In favor of the Commissioners OF Raj
| SS~%sSS
from the States Quarry.
81. In favor Of the Door-keePers OF both
Houses, for S25 extra.
%. In FAVOR of Thomas NJ. Cash, of Ala,
for 5000, being the amount of the Governor S
Proclamation fer fugitive.
90. In relation to National Flag.
80. In favor of John H. Wheeler, Public
Treasurer.
81. Appropriating $1,000, for purchase Of
Furniture for the Governors House.
80. Relative to rebuilding of the Branch
Mint at Charlotte. [Memorializes Congress
for an appropriation to rebuild the Mint.
80. In favor of Adman Van Bokkelin, fol
$500, for the storage and package of Public
Arms.
"a. Relating to the interchange of docu
ments. Approves of the proposition of the
Legislature of South Carolina, and recon-
mends its universal adopton.)
IS. Authorizing the Governor to employ
Counsel in all cases, where the interest Of the
State requires it.
SO. Authorizing r. w. Ashton to enclose
State lot in the city, of Raleigh.
81. In favor Of Justin Martendale, for s.
SIS.
SO. In favor of the Commissioners Of TIT
town Of Wilmington and others, for 1897 %
OCs AL IdfOt Vi JUN H. <ASOIOHIS OhO'AA@ v
O1slow county, 5000, being the amount re
covered against him.
40. In favor of Reeder & Lougee. for So so
al. In favor Of William Emmett for S25 fol-
carrying writ of Election to Onslow county
AZ. Authorizing the Governor to foreclos'
the Mortgages executed, by the Clubfoot ant
Harlow Creek Canal Company.
43. In favor of the Students of the Raleig
Academy. Loans so Muskets.
a.. Relating to Cherokee Indians residin
in North Carolina. Requests our Senator
and Representative in Congress, to use thei
influence to obtain speedy settlement of tn
just claims Of the Cherokee Indians residin
in this State.
As. Concerning the printing of the Inaugu
raj Addresses of the Governor of this State.
as. Relating to estimates of allowances.
~. Resolution directing the Secretary /
State to receive proposals for enclosing tt
Capitol Square, with stone Wall, and a
Iron Railing fence, and submit the same I
the next Legislature.
48. Resolution relating to the History
the State. Directs the Governor to coliec
information on the subject.]
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

The Hon. J. NJ. Clayton has been cleo
ted U. S. Senator for six years, by the Le-
gislature of Delaware.
The Hon. r. Johnson has been elected
to the U. s. Senate for six years, by the
Maryland Legislature.
The Hon. D. Webster has been, cleo.
ted to the United States Senate for six
years, by the Legislature Of Massachu-
Sets
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Drowned

In this town, on Monday last, a man by
the name of Samuel Stringer, was taken
out of the dock at Jenkins wharf. FESz1
his appearance, it was evident that he had
been drowned some tinla. perhaps four or
five weeks ago. We understand that the
unfortunate deceased was an incorporate
man; and it is supposed that he met with
his un,imely end, whilst in state OF in
,oxica.on. The verdict of the Jury of In
quest, was "accidenlal drowning"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

New mode Of Electi"g The Pfe '"',.
and Tce Presidenf.-The "as'''"s !,
correspondent Of the Richmond ~" m.
makes the following proposition: ..,I
Presidents election shall be held a. ~ Al
except that the Electoral College OF ,.,
State shall be bound to choose from 'I' j,
its own citizens a candidate, ant sew
his name hilher to the Senate. 10 P'' .ha
of which all the names (say 90 sn'' ID
be placed in an urn. from which 'D' .oal
drawn shall be the President. the ~ j
drawn, Vice President. We have ~
pinion whatever of such aproPoss,I,.O.,
Philadelphia Spirit ofthe 1% wh;s
Any change is better for the "" 8 ID
than the chance of getting the Vo's "
people.-Er. Paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

r The affairs Of this unhappy republic o..
still in a miserably unsettled condition
Bv an extra from the Office of the A..
Orleans Courier, dated the 9th inst,
were led to believe that her troubles w..s
fast drawing to close-.hat bloodI...
revolution was almost consumma,ed. T.
that extra. it was stated that General D.
rades had met the tyrant. Santa Ann, ;.
the city of Pnebla, with an army of soM
and that although Santa Anna was a, II.
head of $4,000 men, yet. as good MAN.
of his troops became dissfec,eJ, he W.,
defeated by Parades. II was also stated
tina, the . tyran," had fed from Mesi,o
and that Federalism was every where IN,
umphant. From the N. O. Picayune a,
subsequent date, (l4,h instant. the =
bove is contradicted by later arrivals l,on
Mexico; that Santa Anna, instead ofhs,
ing been defeated and taken to flight, ".
still at the head of considerable forre,>
A correspondence had taken place betweeo
the provisional President Of Mexico. Gen
Herrera, and Santa Anna, bu, to no effsc,
The former Santa Anna was advancing
upon the Capital, the citizens of winch
were taking every step 10 resard his pro-
gress. The roads leading TO The city Of
Hexico. we're torn up: the citizens Wee
enrolling themselves. and digging TIRE nch,s
and throwing up works for the defence d
the capital. A romantic story is told in
connection " it'll the present President Of
Mexico and his wife, which We take from
the Charleston Mercury:
A Factory Gin.-The Kennebec Jour-
t nal gives the following description Of lhe
e romantic adventures of a New England
: factory girl:'
. 9" Miss Irene Nichols, daughter OF Nj,
, Nathaniel Nichols. of Monmouth, Kenne.
Gee Co., while at work in factory in Do.
: chester, Mass, some four years since, wa
+ offered very liberal wages to 60 to Me1i
0 co, and engage in a factory just estabi.hsd
d there. She, with 8 others. accepted tn.
e offer. While there, she became acqusint
;, ed with Herrera, the present revolving and
n successful General, with whom she con-
! tracted marriage. She made a visit to he,
friends in Maine, last summer, during
r. which, she received frequent letters from
f, Herrera. She left here in July or August
e last, for Mexico. via New York, WHERE
:. u she obtained license. and was united il
> marriage 10 Gen. Herrera. by his repre-
d sentative. the General not being able to
r leave Mexico-a step rendered necessary
: as the parties were both Prolestants, and
}. could not be married in Mexico. CaIhp
r. lie country. Herrera is now Presiden|d
,, Mexico, having his headquarters at The
If national palace in the city, and this Ken
r nebec " Factory Girl" now 'reveIs in The
J. Halls of the Montezumas.' Gen. Hers
y y "a is of German extraction, and we ar
$, given to understand is an ardent admlrs
d Of the institutions of this country, and
d would not be opposed to the union OF Mex
- - leo with the United States. A society
a. extensive in its rami6ca,ions. already F
] lists in Mexico, with view TO the accom-
n n plishment of such project"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Later from Europe.

The packe. ship Garrick, from Liverpool
arrived at New York on "Wednesday l'S
bringing dates from London Of the llth an
from Liverpool Of the 18th Decpmber lH
Cotton market had improved the sales wen
large and an advance Of I'd per ID. establ!sns'
1t will be seen that the French loan Of 2V%
0O0, 900 Of francs "a little over $4O'OOO'O%S
had been taken by the Rothschis and De u
Didier & Baudon.
The weather had been uncommonIy Gov s
for the season. both IN England and on ~ y.
Continent. The river Elbe was closed WV
ice
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Pennsylvania.

The Hon. Daniel Sturgeon. Dem. has
been reelected by the Legislature of Penn
syIvania, to fill seat in the Senate of the
United States Of America, for the next six
years, from the 4th of March next. A
capital choice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

The ladies of aldermen refused to be called
the mothers ofthe city, on the ground that
maternity implies age
= A false friend is like the shadow on a dial.
which appears in fine weather, but vanishes
at the approach of a cloud.
i" We part to meet no more" as the turtle
soup said to the platter when an alderman en-
cred the room.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24
Mr.. CY0,,'s Post0oe.-We see pan

Mr.. Clay's Pos'age.-We see pan az
graph going the rounds. which states ''I
Mr.. Clay has been subjected to a TAX :
$4,000 postage. during the recent f's%
Dental campaign. The statement IS 'r
true. Mr.. Clay's postage did not aI''" W.,
to $I.OOO-nor $500. nor $500. lnrIuOI4
papers, pamphlets. and letters. during !"
whole of last year. This we say OT
good Observation-Disclosures.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

A Quaker licked his son for lml.s" aosiiiS
Growing of a cock. as it showed o''F
to become a play actor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

Hard 1imes-Dreaitul Pan'e'-''~
in Wall street, N. v, 40 feet 'front.' y
longing to the Wall street Preso!f, ~.
Church. was sold some days ago iofsO"
900. or $500 per front foot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

A man is a social animal, solitary hs,t
ment is unnatural. It is like taking wv
of the wind.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24

The bar of the tavern leads to the bar of the
bench, and the prison bar speedily follows.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-01-24


that nothing shall be required inconsistent with the
power of the United-states nor in plain violation
of the reasonable and just rights of other nations,
to be Judged Of by the United.states, nor adverse
to the true meaning of this act
Sec. 8 And be 1t further enacted by the o...
thOrity aforesaid, That as soon as may he, after
the final adoption Of any compact for the cession
or annexation Of the territories aforesaid to the u
nited-sates by the supreme authorities of both ma
tons, If any such compact is made and adopted
as aforesaid. the President of the United states
shall nominate and appoint the officers and cause
the governments to be organized in the districts or
territories aforesaid according to the provisions OF
the ordinance of 1857 aforesaid, as modified by
this act; and until that can be done conveniently,
the whole of the said territories shall be governed
by such officers and such authority as may be a.
greed upon in the said compact between the re.
public of Texas and the United-states.
SEC. 4. Aad be it further enacted by the an.
Morify aforesaid, That it shall be the duty of the
President of the United-states to issue his proca-
nation, and thereby to put into full force and eff
feet, the provisions of this act as soon as may be-
after any compact of cession and annexation shall
have been adopted by the supreme authorities Of
the United-states, and the supreme authorities Of
the republic of Texas. And this act shall from
thenceforth take effect without condition, as upon
the day that the provisions of such compact shall
go into operation as the supreme law of the Uni.
ted-states, and no: before.
Sec. 5. And be 1t further enacted by the au.
thOrity aforesaid, That nothing contained in this
act shall be construed so as TO prevent the Con.
grsss OF the United-states from admitting Texas
as anew state into this Union" during the pres
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-01
ANNEXATION IN LOUISIANA.

The subject OF annering Texas TO the United States
introduced into the House Of Representatives of the State of
Louisiana on the Oh instant by select committee, to which
had been referred portion Of the Governors Message This
committee presented cpohai from the majority Of It's
members declaring be "nexpedent for the House to take
any action on the question Of the annexation OF Texas,
and the report Of the minority declaring to be the anx-
ous wish Of the people Of Louisiana that Texas should be
Immediately annexed to the United States by all lawful and
constitutional means"
These reports having been made the order OF the day Tor
the 18th instant the Minority report was on that day hrt
taken up and the entire sitting consumed IN its discussion
But no vote takenan attempt 10 enforce the previous
question having failed by IS yeas to % nays
On the following day substitute resolution was offered as
compromise which adopted in the House by vote Of
3s to ls and was subsequently ccncued in by the Senate
This resolution is follows;
Resolved sc That is their deliberate opinion that
majority OF the people Of Louisiana in favor Of the inn
mediate annexation Of Texas to the United States by any
lawful and constitutional Provided IL be stipulated
in the act Of annexation that Texas shall ENJOY all the
rights and privileges secured TO that portion Of territory
coded by France the United States under the Of
Louisiana and lying south Of SO degrees 80 minutes north
latitude"