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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
&c. Dobb,n. and the Wake Distrset.


In last weeks Journal. we stated that
James G. Dobbin, Esq, of Cumberland
had been nominated by the Democratic
Convention, as the candidate for Congress
in the Wake district. We felt some anxi-
ely then. knowing as we well did. that 1t
would be prejudicial to Mr.. Dobbln's per-
sonal interest, as TO whether he would ac-
cept the nomination. We are much pleas
ed TO see by the Caroinan, of last Saiur-
day, that Mr.. Dobbin, in spi,lt OF paln-
otism and devotion to the good cause, which
cannot be too highly commended, has &C.
cepted the nomination so unanimously
rendered to him. Below we give his letter
of acceptance, which we find in the Caro-
lin;an. We do SO. because it is short. and
is according to our notions. model oil
the spiri, and the style in which such let
tiers should be written:
FAYETTEVILLE, April IS, l645.
GENTLEMEN: / have received your letter in
which you announce that | was unanimously
selected by the Democratic Convention at
Mrs. Barclays, as candidate to represent
this Congressional District in the next Con-
eress of the United States. Although Halter
ed BY this unsolicited desire to elevate me to
an honorable station, ard grateful for this I'M
Expected testimonial Of popular favor-l ex-
press my sincere sentiments when assure
you that, had my personal wishes been consul
ted, the Convention would certainly have NOM
mated some other gentleman. Unambitious
of political promotion, have been quietly en-
gagged in the practice Of my profession. The
limited part have hitherto borne Oh the stage
of politics was prompted solely by dlslnter-
ested desire to promote certain principles, as
hoped, for the benefit of our country, and not
nv own personal advancement. Having ear
ly entertained decided opinion that the
measures advocated by the Democratic party,
were best calculated to secure our corntry's
rosperity--sincerely apprehenslve OF the
dangerous tendency of the prominent meas
ures Of the swing party" | have ever, with
frankness and zeal, contributed my aid to tos-
ter the principles Of the one party. and dis
courage those Of the other. Aware OF the Pc
culiar circumstances which occasioned my Sc
lection by the Convention. and Of the incon'
venience, and perhaps discord and division that
might ensue, were now to decline, deem 1t
my duty to accept the nomination. And as
! you remark in your letter, that in my hands
you have placed "our banner and our prlncl-
PIES" permit me at least to pledge myself to
be always found endeavoriny to uphold the
one" and to ''lnaintain the other" And should
the people OF this District, honor me with an
election, their appreciation will be sought tor
only by pursuing the course of the RePresen-
tative, who acts from an honest desire to pro-
mote the welfare of his constituents, and who,
in casting his votes, thinks of the consequent
ces to his country first-to himself last. With
sentiments OF regard for the kind manner in
which you have communicated the wishes Of
The Convention,
! remain your ob't serv't.
JAMES G.. DOBBlN.
To Messrs. John Purtoy, d. K. McRae, and
;. others.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
SfD" We see the Chronicle comes on,

SD We see the Chronicle comes out
at last, and acknowledges that it was wrong
and unjust, in the Islander hich it perpe-
tra'ed some months ago, against Mr.. Pear
sail, of Dupiin. 1t is very wrong for the
conductor of a public press, to publish any
thing derogatory to the character of pri-
vate individual, unless he is certain that
his information is correct. It's still worse
when he finds that he is wrong mott come
out magnanimously. and acknowledge his
error. The Chronicle has committed both
the minor and the major wrong; for its re-
traction is too late to bring any credit to
its author.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
Circular.
WASHINGTON CRY, April IL.
ness:


SlR:--1n executing the laws, there is no du-
y which appears to me more imperative than
to take care that officers who receive the pub
lie money shall promptly and fully perform
the dulles for which the law appropaates their
respective salaries. Justice to the public and
a proper regard for the clearly expressed will
of Congress, require that this shall be done.
Those who come to the seat Of Government,
on public business, should not be unnecessa-
rily delayed by the negligence or inattention
ec:tive departments. therefore invite your
attention to the thirteenth scctien Of the act Of
Congress, approved on the 26th of August,
l842-"An act legaizing and making appro-
pratlons for such necessary objects as have
been usually included in the general appro-
priation bills, without authority Of law, and
to fix and provide for certain incidental ex.
penses Of the departments and officers of gov
eminent, and for other purposes"-and to the
18th section of the "Act to recognize the Cen
eral Land Office" approved on the 4th of jul
ly, 1886.
desire that you will cause the monthly re-
ports, required by the act of 1912. to be regu-
IarIy made, and that you will transmit them 10
me.
The law contemplates that the distribution
Of labor amongst the clerks shall bear fair
proportion to their compensation; and it is I'M
just that the meritorous and faithful should
have to perform the duties of such as may be
found to be negligent, idle or competent
10 prevent this injustice, it is essential that
each clerk shall attend regularly in his office,
and discharge his own appropriate duties. 1t
is desired that each head of bureau shall
cause to be made daily statement, showing
the absence Of each clerk from his duty during
office hours-thc causes of such absence as
far as he may be able TO ascertain them, and
that this statement accompany the monthly
reports.
also desire that you will accompany the
monthly reports with statement of any COM
plants which may be made to you of any clerk
in your Office who may have contracted debts
since his appointment, and does not pay them
agreeable to contract. Disclaming any right
to interfere with the private affairs of officers
Of Government, am yet unwilling that they
shall be embarrassed in the performance of
their public duties by the just opportunities
OF disappointed creditors, who trusted them
on the faith Of their compensation from the
Treasury.
Believing that the dutie, required of the of
ficers and clerks employed in the several Ex-
ecutive Departments, are by no means unreal
sonable, anu impressed with their importance
of prompt and efficient despatch of the pub
lie business, desire that you will take mea-
sures for the due execution Of the laws to
which have called your attention.
Respectfully yours.
JAMES X. POLK.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
VIRGINIA.
Thrice Glorious News from the Ola
Dominion.
at present


The Richmond Enquirer Of Thursday
last comes to our Office this week literally
laden with the accounts Of the thrice glo-
rious triumph of Democracy in old Virgil
MIA. Never in the palmy days OF her JET
lerson and her Madison did the Demncra-
cy of the Old Dominion acquit itself more
nobly than it has done in the recent cleo
lion. Federalism has been driven from
the field at every enthusiastically grease
spot left. The Enquirer says that ID out
Of the Is members Of Congress just cleo
ted, are good Democrats. John Minor
Bolts, the man who said he would " head
Captain Tyler" has been consigned TO a
political grave. Ditto, WILDLY Newton.
Seldom, Bayly, Hunter and Leake. are a.
mongst those who will represent the Old
Dominion in the 29,h Congress. Both
branches Of the Legislature will be tho
roughly Democratic. So that the Demo
cratic Senate, at the last Session of that
body, BY its 6rmness. saved the Common
wealth from being misrepresented for the
next six years, by its refusal to elect VIII
liam G. Rives. And William c. R,ves
what will become Of him? where will he
GO? Echo answers, where!
Much gratitude, indeed. do the people
Of Virginia deserve at the hands Of The de-
mocratic party throughout the Union. By
our next number, we shall be able to state
with certainty, how the parties will stane
in the Legislature. One thing is certain
both branches are Democratic; thereby in
surfing Democratic U. s. senator mex
winter. Well done Virginia.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
Earthquake at the City OF Mexico.

On the 9TH ult., the city Of Mexico was
visited by a terrible Earthquake. The
shocks lasted but two or three minutes
In that short space Of time, however, the
damage done was immense. Many of tire
finest buildings in the city were Frustrated
to the earth. We do not learn whether
any lives were lost. The scene is desert.
bed as being one Of the most awful which
ever met the human gaze. The pavements
yawned-the houses trembled and culver
ed like leaves in the autumnai blast.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
From. the New Orleans JEFF. Republican, April
MEXICO.

The brig Guadalete arrived at this port ,n'
day before yesterday, from Vera Cruz Ar
though our correspondent sent II, ! letter S 100
two copies Of the Siglo XIX. containing "'
correspondence between The Mexican govern
ment and MIR. Shannon, the letter reachPo !"
only yesterday, and the papers are still amon !;
the missing. These repeated instances "
failure TO receive packages, regularly anu q.
dressed to US, are source Of great annoyd"
and just complaint. We have copied '0r ="
respondence alluded to from the re yu% ~,
The letter contains an important Item Of l"y IVA
Cence, which, we believe, has not fe''"'
here though any other source. l..
1t appears nv this that Mexico VIII p ~,
bly, once more try the fortune OF war u p," 5,
ding Texas, thereby compelling the . .r' |.
States, in the event Of Texas e'no'as n.1ay
resolutions Of onr Congress, for her l" h.
annexation, to take the initiative IN Wv ~ ,a
tilities which must ensue between '"6 y"
countries. The United States will npcss'JJ
ly be obliged to put forth her strenG' ~ y" 81
fend her Southwestern boundary, when w. i,
be the Rio Grande. This is prrciSe:. srt
course, torturons and indirect as 1t IS, w." en-
we stated in one of our late numbers ~" ,.r
would be likely TO pursue in her o'Sf Toit,
anger and resentment toward the O" ,n
States. If Mexico will commit suicide, 5 m i,
then let her. The confit will be tha' " III
earthen pot and the metal pot floating :"
tide together, according to the old 'aO, ,u
VERA CRUZ, April B. io4' oe
Dear Sir;-I have nothing OF any n", !.
lance to communicate, and would on,y
your attention to two numbers OF inc a 'hs hi
the 18th, | send you by this vessel lo' -" Sbr
note passed by this government to Uo'' rit
non. by which all diplomatic relations
them are at an end. remain, &c. -. ID
S. Since writing the above ! nave w; !
received my letters from Mexico, and c0 T.,
following from one "In Congress 'G Son
proposition has passed TO second reaom
a large majority, making it high HfI IN IL
any person who should make propose, , "a
recognition Of the independence o, c,ls
the cession of that country to the U. r,He
| believe large majority OF Congress sd SUI
agree to declare war against the = nue. Nth
but will send a large f"rce to Texas fo,ci4
object of conquering it. by this means Ibe ri$
the United States to declare war, II D."
es to protect Texas.
Mexico, March 29th. 1s45.
To His Ercellency Wilson Shannon;
Envoy Extraordinary, &C o. q. 1916
National Palace, lMerico, March - liz. iG
The undersigned, Minister OF r 9TH tho
lations, in addressing himself, III sbaup
time, to his Excellency, Mr.. Wilson n Spp
Minister Plenipotentiary from inc o house
desires TO inform him. that as Dol" sannci'T
the United States Congress have SOU
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
The Post Office Department..
Cave J Johnson.

Mr.. Johnson, the new Postmaster Gen
eral. seems to be going at the work of re-
formation and retrenchment in the Depart
ment, over which he presides, with a
spirit and all energy, which bids fair 10
work radical change in the whole sys-
lem. We would not be surprised if the
expenses Of the Department should be re-
duced fully one-third, under his manage.
rlent We sec that lie has given the
Northern Mail contractors, thorough re.
buff; The Union is divided into four dis.
tricts for the letting Of mail contracts. which
contracts are let on the first day of July,
TO hold for four years. II happens that the
first Of next July, is the period when the
existing contracts in the New England
States expire. The Postmaster General
issued a circular some time since, in which
he stated that the new contracts would be
let out under the provisions cf the recent
act of Congress. which provides tina. the
transportion of the mail shall be let to the
lowest bidder, without any regard to the
manner in which it is carried. That is,
that the contractor may carry tin stages, on
horseback or in sulky, las he pleases;& it al.
so provides. that the new contractor shall no,
be compelled to buy the stock, stages, &C.,
CT the old one. The contractors of New
England. have been in Washington for
some time. endeavouring to induce Mr..
Johnson to postpone the operation Of the
law. as far as regards them, and either to
lie. the contracts under the old law, or per.
NIT them to go on under the present con.
tracts. They addressed him letter on
the subject, TO which he replies, Tin effect,
that he can't accommodate them-that the
law is one of reform, and tina, he has deter.
mined to carry it out as we'll in letter as in
spirit, The cheap postage system will
Fave every advantage which rigid anG
economical administration of the depart
ment can afford it, and if the reduction ir
expenses be as large as some of our friend.
anticipate, the deficit in the receipts to-
wards paying ITS expenses, will not he So
great As was a. first supposed Gu it
Cave.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
Florida.

On the goth OF this month, ;he new State
of Florida elects her first Governor. and
her first member Of Congress. The Dem
ocratic Convention has nominated w. D.
Mosely, a native. and at one time a promi-
nent citizen Of this State, as the Democratic
candidate for the first, and David Levy,
for the second of their offices.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02

Our readers will see from the Circular
below, that Mr.. Polk not only breaches,
but that he i. determined to practlc reform
in the administration. He requires the
clerks in the various Offices to Go their du-
ty. They are paid for so dong, and we
think i. is but right that they should be
compelled to attend strictly to their bust
NeSs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
New York--thc Bowery Theatre once
more burned.

On the 25th ult., this splendid building
was reduced TIC pile of smouldering ruins
by fire. This is the fourth lime since
1928, that this theatre has been destroyed
by FIRE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02

UThe loss occasioned by the great fire in
Pittsburg upon careful examination, is said to be
sbcrs shrce and half millions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-05-02
Extract Of a Letter received IN this to,vra, dated
BATH, Beaufort Co., A. CO
A nriI "a ISd5

"The cold spell about three weeks ago, killed
very nearly all the crops in this county, and the
Chinch bug are taking the corn almost as fast as
1t can be planted. The wheat crop is nearly all
killed In consequence of the cold, and some far
mers are blowing it up"
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15
1877 packages Of Boots and Shoe s.
ALTMAN s. MAXW ELlIL

T. just received a large and well selecie,
stock oi fashionable Boiis and SHOES, suiia
tie ior spring aud summer wear-vur stock CONSISTS,
in par, as ioilows:
l4i pair mems fine calf stitched and pcsged boois
100 do do pegged morocco do
96 do do do ueal do
96 do do heavy Gulf and kin do
900 pair mems fine morocco nullifcrs
$50 do d. do calf monroes
600 do do heavy cal aud kip do
500 do do common kip and coarsc do
200 do do best coarse monr,es
100 do do seal nu lIfers 60 do do gai,cr boot
500 do mems morocco slippers
2OO do d" cali and morocco pumps
lUO do do seal do
400 pot boys best XII, nouroes
goo co 90 cum,non kip do
25O do do cali ond morocco downiugs
900 do do morocco slippers
us pnir youths iinc calf md morocco shoes
400 do do kip mourues
500 pair ohildreu's reeged grain shoes
400 do women. calf and kip lace bcu,s
200 do do KID md govt boots
100 do do eni,er do
$50 pr ladies' blk & cold hlfgniiers OF various kind
400 do ladies' calf aud morocco huskins
100 do do peeged kip shoes and bu,kins
200 do d" seal begged shoes Cow prics)
300 do do kid slippers Qow price,
300 do do seal nnd morocco slippers do
200 do de- g~ambrcon do do
300 do ladies' fine KID spring hoelcd slirpers
oOO do do common do do do
100 do do boarded morocco buskiBs
$50 do do kid walking shoes and buskiHs
I20 do DO fine kid run>rd slips md buskins
I0O do d., cold hid slippers, various kinds
300 do do misses kid a. mor'co slip'r, Inv mr.,
goo do do spring hecled slipper.
l30 do do dot'd hid slippers nnJ,hsn CATERS
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15

u 4. q.

SuhScrib't haSins r moved his HAT,
n CAPAND Fur STORE, 10 The large
and com "di,uS room M l15 Main -, three
d'ors b low bis farmer stand aud nearly oppo-
site the Va iiriel, would respectfully cal, I e
aueaiion oi his friends and customers general
ly, u his large and splendid stock of Hats and
Cap OF e7cryvariety AMI shape in vogue
Comfy Merchants ale invited TO call aud ex-
anime NV stock previous 10 going East, a>
AN iei?tmiucd ID put u? III us by the Case Al
bwer rates lban they can puS>Ib'yEe purchased
East OF the Mountains. Cal and examine e.
ypniSelves a. the sign OF the ZIG BLACH
HIT. ian % A G. M'rALLAM.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15

wan The hundred. and ono other kinds lo0.nusn-rous
w des'sha'r, all OF which have bceu selcried with
ca and attention.. and will bc disposed sf Whole
safe or Retail at rs low prices az they can be pur-
rhnscd we'io The monn'ain..
MERCHANTS wishing io purchase
q small as~ut'neui. either by The pnrkage or dozen,
w',no well tn call aud examine my stock, On I am
leonhoeni ] can supply ihetn al prizes that cannot
,a' 10 please. Thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended 10 me, I sull solicit and shall
ehueav"r To merit a continuance Of The same.
ALSO. always on hand a large and general as
s"r,men' "i Shoe Stock and Shuc Findings. Hemlock
and Oak Tanned Sole Leather. b N, Morocco nnc
N" Skins. Lining mud Binding Skins. Gallons. Boo
"chhs. Shoe Pegs. Sine Nails. Tscks Shoe Thread
oi The best quality. Sc &c. Boot aud Shoe Manu-
'ac'ufers will find that ! can furnish them with al
most every hing in their line Of business. on g,o,
'e'"s Ops SAML McCLALLEN.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15

NANDLES-The subscriber would inform
" his ihends and The public that he has com
meHeed The manufacture ofMOULD AND DIPPED
CANDLES oade ofpars ioH0r. which he warrant,
equal =" onyihing Of The Mind manufactured hero or
elsewhere. and no will furnish Them wholesale on
''sI'as cheSp as they can be purchased nywhere.
lie would respectfully solicit a share Of publ,
patronage. Factory in Make, Alley. bc,we.,
Main and Market Streets M WARReN
dec 27-n
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15
DR.. RADCLIFFE,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN

ESPECTFULL Y iende rs his professional
- services To The citizens Of Wheeling.
The Medical Pfaeiico which he has The honor Of
introducing INTO this city. Comes recommended nv
"sse"o'a' introduction into Tho families of he fr.i
circles. IN The chief cities Of tho Uniou--Gom he
adoption ~ a long list Of The old school practitioners
-and oy ITS superior success over every other
method 10 The cure md expulsion of all fo,ms of
cufeab'e diseases whether ss,ns Or chronic.
IA lhls system, oil The sevefiries Of The old practice
are dispensed with, such rs Bleeding, Blisre ring.
bmeiIes. Cniboucs. &c. &c. and when the
pfomph'ude OF The cures is considered. il. will be
IOond 70 be The most economical mode in use.
Dr. Radcliffe. will be found a, the Office sdi,,o;,o
he Residences Of J MLurc, Esq. Main stsesi.
Wheeling. Va, 40
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15

IL A rs! III At sl--Just received nj The
IL Wheeling shOe store. sign of tho Btock
MlmmoIh Boz b d"zcn ol Mems white Palm IIa,s.
6 dozeo IL Mems coiofed Palm IIa,.. 6 d,zon a..
White Palm Hats. 5 dozen Bjy.' oord Palm uau. 4
d"zcn lpian's Palm HAS Al nf which viii be-
'vld very low iof easb(ap lG)rODD & HOWELL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15
D.AFN EsS CURED,

COMPOUND KIEOSOrE ACOUSTIC OIL.
EOR the cure of DEAFNESS, pains and the
discharge of matter irem the ears; also all
those disasreeatie noises. Ike the buzZing Of
insects, taking Of water, whlzzIng of stesm, d c
dc, which are symptoms of app roaching deaf
ness. and also generally attendant with the dis
ease. For sale Ivy Or J CRUMB lCKER,
No l73. Nam ST, Sole Agent.
TINS medicine is highly recommended aud nu'
merous certhcates are given, by very respect.
able persons, OF the many astonishing cures
which IL has performed. nov 25
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-15

AND LOOKING GLASS WARE ROOMS.
No. l43 MAIN STREET. WHEELING. Va.
VIE keep constantly on ham a very extensive
assortment Of superior Mahogany, French
Grecian and Rocking Chairs, S,fas. Pier Tables
Dressing Bureaus. BedsIcnds. Bureaus, Tables. &c
together with every article Of The latest style, aud
best finished
FURNITURE,
Ever offered in his city. Gilt and Mahogany ffomed
Looking CLASSES. and Looking Glass Plates Of 81
sizes Portrait and Picture frames Of every variety
and STYLE.
UPHOLSTERY WARE. consisting Of Fenihel
Beds. Bols'ers. Curled Hair Mattresses, and Mot
Iresses Of oil kinds. with all other articles o
Cpholsiery Ware. on hand md made To order.
WINDOW HSs @@j pl ii'S
All OF which will be sold Of very low prices and
warranted Of the best quality. Also. MAHOGANY
VENEERS. Hair Cloth and yamish. constantly on
hand.
STEAM BOATS iurnished with every article OF
Furniture On shoi, noiIce and on the veIy best Terms.
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