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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
Honest Confession,

The Wings have raised a mighty cutlery
about the removals and appointments which
the President has made or may make. We
commend to their notice the following little
paragraph which We find as communication
in the Union:
The following is an extract of letter ad
dressed to gentlemen in Washington by an
honest Wing in the West. The writer seems
to conclude that Mr.. Clay would act up to the
declaration he made in l84l, substantially as
follows that "the Democrats in Office were
already tried and condemned, and were going
about like criminals in a cart, with halters
about their necks, to execution; that if one
remained IN Office, he ,UotM be left as nonu-
's E, of The sp "T , grace e the Whig party
very well, so far; and, although a Wing,
have no hesitation in saying that, had Mr..
Clay been elected, there wonld have been ter
removals for one made by Mr.. Polk
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
THE JOURNAL.
Charles Fisher.

It will be seen from the returns In ano-
ther column, that Fisher is beaten in the
second district. We regret this much
Charles Fisher is an able man. and good
States right Democrat. The majority tor
Barringer is only 26, where the number OF
votes polIed were nearly seven thousand.
And we will venture TO say, there are more
than twenty-six Democrats in the district,
who staid at home on the day of election,
from apathy. We notice this particularly
with the view Of impressing upon our
friends, the propriety, as well as the duty,
Of coming up to the polls like men on all
occasions, when there is even chance Of
their votes telling. Fisher lost his cleo
ton by twenty-six votes, over eight coun'
ties-about three votes TO each county
Now had the Democrats done their aCh0lt
duty, could they not have overcome this
small majority. A free man should always
recotlect that it is possible that the politi
cal cast of his government may depend up
OH his individual vote.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
THE NEWS FROM MEXICO.
WAR OH NO WAR.

So often has the question, shall we have
war with Mexico been asked during the
last six or eight months, that its reitera-
ton now only produces a smile of incredu-
lily on the countenances of those of whom
it is asked, Through a Postscript in the
Journal of last Friday, we said that the
New Orleans papers of the 7th inst. had
brought intelligence that Mexico had at
last declared war. We added, that this
might prove to be false alarm. The ba-
sis for this rumor will be found in the Of
fetal communications from the Mexican
Minister of War and Marine which we
publish in another column. The New
Orleans editors thought these official de.
claratlons tantamount TO a declaration oil
war ;.and so they would had they issued
from the high functionaFies Of any other
civilized nation. But as we have often
said before the Mexican is poor, weak
puslllannnous Government. whose decla'
rations and bravadoes have been SO otter
before, 50 vaingloriously put forth, and as
often lngtoriously backed out from, that, in
reality, no calculations can be made oil
what she will do from what she has said
1t was expected that the next arrival al
New Orleans. from Vera Cruz, would
bring formal declaration Of war from oul
~Southern friends. The arrival ofthe Wa.
: ten Witch was looked for with intense in.
terest. The New Orleans papers of the
F4th instant, chronicles this latter event
The Water Witch has arrived. The in
telligence she brings, leaves the matter in
stlll greater obscurity than it was before
her arrival. For. our own part, although
we believe Mexico will be foolish enough
a4'rio distant day TO commences hostiiitie.
with the United States, still we must SET
those hostiIities actually commenced before
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
- The Mountain District.

We expressed some time ago, our hope
that. Clingman would receive permit to
stay at home, at the hands Of the people
of the first district. The Raleigh Register
of Tuesday last, brings us the intelligence
that Mr.. Graham, who represented the
district in the 9th Congress, has been E.
lected over ClIngman. The Highland
Messenger says, the majority for Graham
is three hundred and twenty-six votes. We
have not the returns, but this may be re-
lied on. 1t must be source of pleasure
to every Southern man, and particularly
to every North CaroIinian, TO see the seal
Of disapprobatlon so unequivocally set up
on the course which CIingman pursued
during the short time which he misrepre.
sented the Mountain district in the national
councils. The very session IN which he
took his seat, he was found not only vo-
ting with Adams & Co., for the abolition
of the 2lst rule, which prohibited the re-
ception of abolition petitions, but he actu-
ally made speech levelIed at its desruc-
ton. During the Texas debate last win
ter, he made a speech which purported to
be an expose of his views on the question
of annexation, but which was low, sour
rilous, Billings gate TRADE, belched forth
against the Democratic party. His own
State, SO far as his puny voice went, he
held up to the scorn of the Union. 1t was
in reply to this latter, that Yancey, of AL
ALBANIA, gave him such a severe castigation.
We say we are glad, for the honor of the
good old North State, that this renegade
to the South has been left by the people
to reflect in retirement over the misdeeds
Of his short and inglorious congressional
career.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

the name of Gibbons. employed as ferry
man on the North.eas branch of the Cape
Fear river, nine miles above town, was
shot through the head within few yards
of his house. The Coroner summoned a
Jury on the next day, but we learn that
nothing was elected during the examina'
ton, which could lead to the discovery OF
the homicide. The gun with which the
unfortunate deceased was shot, was loaded
with buck shot. The charge entered the
head and is supposed to have caused in
slant death. Suspicion has not yet been
attached to any one.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

we will make any more calculations on the
gasconade of Mexican Minister. AS the
subject is one which seems to interest our
readers more than any other at present, we
will give the latest intelligence as we find
it in the New Orleans papers, and which
was conveyed to that city by the Water
Witch. We will leave our our readers to
make their own speculations on the proba-
bilities of war. We condense the follow
ing from the N. o. Courier of the 14lh
instant.
ARRIVAL Of the Water W1tcA.-The Water
Witch, so long ard anxiousIy expected, has
arrived at last, and brings no tidings of war,
but mighty big threats on the part Of our Mex
lean friends.
The Water Witch sailed from Vera Cruz
on the 5th inst, and arrived here to-day.
The Tropic has issued an extra, from which
we gather the following items:
The election for President of the Mexican
Republic commenced on the lst inst: there
dent ad Interim; General AImonte, late minis"
ter at Washington; Gomez Farlas, anu one
other, whose name is not given.
Amonte has offered his services to the gov
eminent in the Texan war, in which service
he has some expert ence, having been aid de
camp to Santa Anna in the memorable San
Jacnto campaign. But his offer of service ls
regarded as ruse to help him to the preslden'
cy.
! The British brig of war Persian. arrived al
Vera Cruz from Galveston, July 81. bringing
the news of the Texan Convention having rat
flied the proposals for annexation, and report
that 1000 American troops were expected al
Galveston in a few days.
1t was said Mexico would issue no decfa
ration Of war against the United States. but as
the Tropic says. it was the general opinion
she would merely attempt to re-conquer Tex
as without declaration of war =!
The news brought by the Persian, caused
great excitement throughout the county,
The executive laid before Congress an act &c
; declare war, and authorising domestic OF
foreign loan of ST. ,OOO,OO which amount is
thought necessary TO carry on the war. This
scheme of the executive was under discussion
in the two houses.
The letter from which the foregoing partic-
ulars are extracted, concludes with saying
we have no news from the American squad
ron, but think it will soon appear.
1t is said (remarks the same letter. that the
troops now on the road to Texas, amount tc
10000 men!!!
Most of this news is fimsy and inconsls'
tent, one part with another.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

North CaroHna.-The Highland Messenger
(Wnig and supporter of CIingman) announces
the defeat of its candidate for Congress, and
states that the official returns give Graham a
majority of 1876. CIingman publishes Gard
"a long one) in the Messenger to explain his
defeat SO that matteris settled. The Mes
senger maintains that Graham is more than
half Democrat--so much the better. We
had Judged that he was a true Southern man,
and on that account desired his triumph over
a betrayer of the South. Cor brothers of the
"old North State" have gone gloriously thro'
their election every where, but this last tr-
umph we hold the greatest of ALL. Let the
fate Of Clingman be a warning.
Charleston Mercury.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

The SAare Ifade.-It appears by the ac-
counts received by the Great Britain, that
Brazil has notified the British government Of
her intention to put an end TO the arrangement
she had made by treaty, for permitting Eng
land to search vessels under her flag for slaves,
trying slavers as pirates, and submitting the
cases to a miced commission. Upon this,
England seems determined to take the law
into her own hands, and upon the ground that
Brazil did not carry out the treaty in good
faith; and ministers are pressing bill through
Parliament fortreating Brazilian slave traders
as pirates, Searching them, of course) and
''giving to her Majesty's courts of admiralty
the power to take cognizance of. and to adu-
dictate upon, all vessels captured for carrying
on the slave trade contrary to the convention
of lS26--a power from which these courts
have hitherto been specially debarred by the
act of Parliament, originally passed for carry
ing that convention into execution-in con-
sideratlon that provisions were therein adop.
ted for the maintenance of those mixed tribu-
nails which the Brazilian government has now
determined to dissolve.s Would Great Bri-
tain have thus treated formidable nation!
Union.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
For the Journa'
FairIY COrnered.

eve DO not feel obligated to give attention
to anonymous communications, written very
probably by the Editor of the paper in which
they are published, whether said communica-
tons be signed @. in the corner, or Q. in any
other place. "-ChronicLe.
You don't say so. | didn't think Coon
was SO easily cornered. You don't feel "Obh-
gated" eh! But yon don't get of SO easily
wonder if the Editor Of the Chronicle do mt
use spectacles. If he does, l suppose he has
two pairs; one for looking at "Coondom'' and
the other at Democracy. The glasses must
have the magical effect of changing what ap-
pears to his wisdom, fair and correct in Fed
into illegally and fraud in poor Democrat
| have attained my object. The Chronicle
man is fairly cornered. He don't know exact
ly what to say. He lodges and shuffies.-
The Chronicle don't want to know any thing
about those two gentlemen Coons, eh? /
was all right for them to vote out of their conn
ty, Ell But it was fraudulent and illegal 70
poor Democrat to do the same thing las
winter, Ell? All! Mr.. Chronicle, you had bet
ter be frank and acknowledge that you are fair
ly cornered. 0 IN THE CORNER.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

TRAeICAL AFFAIR IN WAsH1NGToN-.4
Young Man Shot Dead in the Ssreet.-We are
indebted to the pol;teness of H. J. Rogers,
Esq, of the Telegraph, for the following de-
spatch received from Washington last even
ing, announcing another of those scenes of
blood and outrage, which of late years, we re-
greet to say, are of almost daily occurrence
[By the Magnetic Telegraph
Hay-past 6 o'clock, p. M-Mr. William
Kendall, son of Amos Kendall, Esq, was a
few minutes ago, met on the Avenue and sho,
dead by Rufus Elliott, brother-in-law of John
e. Rives, q.-Bakimore Clipper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
GA Working Democrat"

We are occasionally sorely troubled to
make out what many who write for the
press are driving at. The communication
of "A Working Democrat in the last
Chronicle, troubled US not little on this
score. The editor of the New Orleans
Picayune, last winter, in speaking of Arch
er's report as Chairman Of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, said that he could make
nothing out of it, till he hit upon The
expedient of reading it backwards. We
have tried this plan with the communities
ton of "A Working Democrat" but find
that it is equally senseless, whether read
backwards or forwards. We think we car
easily see the kid gloved gent peeping
from under the clumsy mask Of hare
working Democrat. If it frets him, We
can tell him for his comfort, that we viii
very soon have the thousand subscriber
of which we spoke in that auoleaded arti
Gle. So let him fret on.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERN1A.

Tha steamship Hibernia arrived at Bos-
ton on Sunday last, in less than twelve
days from Liverpool, which place she left
on the 9Th inst. The intelligence which
she brings is unimportant. The prices OF
American produce continues about the
same as per last advices. Large sales Of
Cotton had been made during the ten days
previous to the sailing of the Hibernia'
without any alteration in prices. The po'
liticaI news is destitute of interest.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

The Bee of the 9th inst, gives the follow
ing translation of the circular addressed by
Senior Arrangoiz. lately Mexican Consul at
New Orleans, to his compatriots in the United
States, announcing to them the closing of the
Consulate and the reason for the measure:
Mexican Consulate, J
New Orleans, August 9th, 1916.
By order of His Excellency the President
of the Republic. Inform the Mexican citizens
residing in the United States that his Excel
lency has determined that this Consulate be
closed, and that l return to Mexico, taking
with me its archives, in consequence of the
state of our relations with the United States.
In compliance with this order, will this day
lie ose my office, and. will sail tomorrow for
Vera Cruz, on board the Mexican schooner
lRelamPago. F. De ARRANeoIz, Consul.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

TO cure a cough.-The editor of the Balti-
more Farmer says the best remedy he ever
tried in his family for cough or cold is de-
coction of the leaves of the pine tree, sweeten-
ed with loaf sugar, to be freely drank warm
when going to bed at night, and cold through
out the day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
ELECTION OF CLERKs.

For the convenience Of the public, we
give the names of all the Clerks of the
Courts, elected OH the 7th inst, SO far as
they have reached us, we shall continue to
publish the list till we complete il.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
From the Raleigh STANDARD


Tennessee. Aaron V. Brown, the de-
mocratc candidate, is certainly elected Co.
vernon of Tennessee. It is thought his
aority will reach two thousand. In the
Legislature thus far the democrats have
made net gain OF three members. There
is no doubt, says the Washington Union.
of small democratic majority. For Con
gress, the returns are too incomplete from
the closely contested Districts to enable
one to judge with any degree of accuracy
B. Martin, and Hon. Andrew johnson, de-
mocrats, are certainly elected. The Nash.
vile Wing of the 9th instant, as good as
gives up the State.
Indiana. The following members o.
| Congress are certainly elected in Indiana
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

Murder.-On Tuesday last, man by
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22

Mr.. Kennedy is supposed to be elected
in the 10Th District. The Senate of Ind-
ana stands equally divided-the democrat
ic Lieutenant Governor having the casting
vote. The lower House is largely demo-
cratic. This insures democratic Senator
from this State.
Kentucky. The returns from this State
are still indefnate and uncertain. The
Wings have probably triumphed, and Mr..
Marshall is thought to be beaten. The
last Union states on the authority of Lou
isvile paper, that Martin, democrat. is pro.
baby elected over Hon. John Whites the
former Wing Speaker. Mr.. Tibbatts,
DEM. is said to be elected by l24 majority
alabama. Il is still uncertain who is
elected Governor Of Alabama. Mr.. Terry
was the regular democratic candidate, bu
Mr.. Martin, democrat seems TO be running
ahead of him. The Mobile Register says
it believes Mr.. Terry is elected. In the
Mobile District the majority for Mr.. Oar
gan. dem., is about AGO. Felix G. Nc
Council, dem.. is thought to be elected
over Mr.. Rice, the regular democratic
nominee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-08-22
Clark's maj. GAL; Folks maj. in IA, 9ls.
NINTH DISTRICT.

Biggs's maj. las CIay's maj. in "A, s26.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-07-04

RAISING PorAroEs BY ELECTRICITY AT
the meeting of the Farmers Club, at the Anne
rican Institute in n York, on Thursday, some
fine new Potatoes about seven inches in cir
conference were then presented by Mr.. Ross,
of Astoria. They were planted on the S0th Of
April, and thus in about sixty days they were
brought to maturity by electricity. These po-
tatoes were much larger than any now raised
about here in the natural way The probable
amount of crop could not now be stated. He
had only about half an acre thus prepared,
and while one part of this fourished admirably
the other was not at all affected. The causes
of this he did not know. 1t might be some
peach trees near, which were higher than the
poles on which the electric rods were suspend
ed
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AMERICAN REPUBLICAN,.

COMMERCIAL.

REVIEW OF JtAt iSbi'iiADt' -A''tt tN'f
ga- tie tccc{ cuug ThrsDy Gtcrnooa, July 81, l,iJ
Commons sale, are hrI.h at19a60c
Provisions. Beet and Pork Is III limited r"Qucs
unIy-ransacti,u> nrut confined principally to reta,
sales ana for ships stores. We continue 10 quote az
tnuo,vs- w: Baltimore Mess Pork = i3 a5dS 10 30
prime $40 5Oall; Mess Beef SO 50hl: No s9ag %
and Prime sal -, The stock Of Bacon il much re-
,,uced. VIVA hight receipts and diminished nr-
uant. We Fuulc West m a tolows-v'& SIDES
-a-.r shoulders OdU.C hams aSc. and yc rl chute
Ior,; and assorted 1a1t Baltimore cured - GHlI-lt
held at 6a6i Tor shoulders; 'c for sides, an" Shloc
ful hams. Lard is rather dUll-No Weston IN kegs
o.. held a. SaS!C, and III hbls. at, ta~c,
Cattle. There were j2S head Beet eau" offered
T.. the scales Monday, aud 81 sold TO the butchers
prices ranging from - - 10 8 % per luV IbS ON the
uos equal to ~ll5 % net The salt averaged about
= J2l on the huoG OF the balance l9S head were
driven to Philadelphia. rae supply oil Live Logs =
.mted, and demand gOoG. Holders generally ask -,
though inferior lots sold at 81 8, !.
Flour. The flour market Is inactive. Limited
sales o. Howard old and rc-iuSpcct"d ut 81 81
.vur some holders aIe lrH at u 4@i, Small sales Of
hu.cr brands at 9 80, The receipt price from cars
-. The stock Of Clty Mills iluGr Is lig:ii. We
,.at sa, Ut $50 bb.>. extra at So also 500 barrels
-anGaid brands at II 31!, and yesterday parcel At
. "a. Retail sales OF SHsquehanna flour at 50 Hta
q 49, small sales OF Rye flour a, 81 9la3. Corn Meal
settling Al . 25n2 80 per bib. and per 100 lbs
Grain Early III the week few parcels ne" Ma.
wheat ,u.ycd and sold at lOUaiO3r for good - prime
lr, EuI zoe for good red; also parcel OF iaII good
"a. r"t a. ~Jc. Tnc RAINY weather Will prevent the
H.'y crop from coming to market as early Is expected
t,4Gptr Nh. corn AZ Iuailc tor whites aud re for
yellow: Pa. yellow do. 43il3. Nd oats have advau-
.tu 20 5!d3@c, Pa. l. worth 8 a,5. We quote Nd. Rye
30 SIZE. and Pa. do. at dc.
t'i-h. There are moderate sales OF No. HCrsiHgS
81 - 80; No, are worm ~. sales OF No, trimmed
-i3d 81 S1ta1 and uutrimmed at So Demand
rguG"r1i". MaCk,rc ar >carCc-Wc quote No. ut
-.!5H, No At $40 80, an, No. at - j1li %. Cod
Ntsh are Sorth 2sa5r per ID.
Coffee. The market L. quiet. We note private
sa',s of Rio at 7a7!, and Of LaGuayfa at re.
spirits. Wh,kcy CONTINUES uniform at2O cts, for