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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
OyERTURES TO MEXICO.

"A report has been going the rounds of the
papers, to the effect that Mexico had refused
the olive branch, offered by our Government,
to terminate the war now existing between
that Government and the United States. The
Union, in noticing the report, under date OF
the 22d ult., Just after the dispatches had been
received at Washington, says, that &c whatev-
er decision she has made, if any, has not yet
transpired before the public" Other accounts
state that the overtures were not considered or
received on account of the presence of the
land and naval forces of the United States
Unless they were Withdrawn, Mexico would
not consent to treat for peace. We are incli-
ned to think there may be some truth in this
last report. 1t is the exhibition of feeling
worthy of nobler nation were we, however,
to accede, we should no longer possess the pow
er of compelling her to terms, and the question
would then arise, how far our confidence in the
public faith of Mexico, and her desire for
peace should induce us thus to resign at one
DiOW, Tic WuOlC VI uCd1ly UOuSul VIC.
tories.
We understand also, that the mediation Of
fered by the British Government has been re-
iected, and we think very properly, for we are
able to attend to our own business.
T. Since writing the above, the Union
of the 26th ult. has been received, containing
the following important announcement:
From the Washington Union
We can state, upon competent authority,
that the report is not true, that Mexico has re-
fused to negotiate with the Government OF the
United States until we shall withdraw our ar
mics from her territory and our fleets from her
coasts. This report is absolutely destitute OF
foundation The government of that republic
has determined to refer the Presidents over
lures, to open negotiations for peace, to the
constituent Congress of Mexico, which will
assemble in the beginning of December, 1--WE
believe the 6th.)
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

aaTbe advertisement in the last "Journal,' y
headed Information Wanted" should have
been signed J. B. Lamb, instead OF }. B. La
mont. The mistake was made, we presume,
by Mr.. Lamont, in the hurry of the moment,
in writing the letter to US.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
AID TO THE GOVERNOR.

We learn from the Raleigh Register, of the
18th ult, that Governor Graham has appointed,
as his Aid de- Camp, Thos D. Meares, Esq, of
this town, with the rank of Colonel, in place
of Algernon Sidney Yancey. decd. The
Governors staff now consists of the following
gentlemen: Jas. B. Erwin, of Burke, John w
Cameron, of Richmond, Robert T. Paine, of
Edenton, and Thos. D. Meares, of Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
CHAP. 25.-AN ACT
Establishing certain post-roues, and for other

Establishing certain post-roues, and for other
purposes.
ISEc. IL Be it enactad by the Senate and
House IF Representatives. IF the United States Of
America IN Congress assembled, That the fol-
lowing be established as posl-routes:
IN TEXAS.
From New Orleans, in the State Of Lou'sl-
ana, TO Galveston, in Texas, by water.
From Galveston to Houston, by water.
to MataCorda.
ter.
From Galveston, by Chambersia, Johns,
and Liberty, to Swartwout.
From Galveston, by Gamers, TO Beaumont.
From VeIasco, by Brazoria, Columbia,
Orozirnbo, Big Creek, Richmond. San Felipe,
Centre Hill, and Cedar Creek, TO Washing
ton.
From Matagorda, by Caney, Preston, Peach
Creek, Egypt, and Columbus, to Lagrange.
From Houston, by Hambin's and Arnold s,
to Washington.
From Houston, by Hodges Bend, Rich
mond, D .nnon's Mills, Egypt, and Texana,
to Victoria.
From Houston, by Crott's, to Montgomery.
From Washington, by independence, Bren-
ham, Sieper's, Shelby's, and RutersviIle, to
Lagrange.
From Washington, By Farthorp's, Rusk,
Montgomery, Lone Oak, CoIlard's, Hunts
vile. and Cincinnati, to Crockett.
From Washington, by Boonville, Vince
lock, and Franklin. to Falls Of Brasos.
From Fanthorp's. by Mitcheli's, Leona
Mills. Alabama. and Mustang Prairie, &c
Crockett.
From Huntsville, by McGee's, Rankn's
Swartwnut, Hardin's Crswel. Hooker s
Wilson's, Ra,cIIff $, Town Bluff, Jasper, ant
Williams, to Sahnetown.
From Crockett, by Masters, Mount Airy
Douglass, Nacogdoches, Melrose, and Flour
noy's to San Augustine.
From Nacogdoches, by Wooden's, Hen
derson, and Walkers, to Marshall.
From San Augustine, by ShelbyVille, Hill
liard's, Mount Mourn, and Parry's, 10 Mar
shall.
From San Augustine, by Milan, Sabine
town, to Fort Jesup, Louisiana.
From Marshall by Jefferson, Hughes, Dan
gerfeld, Viewers, and Durham TO Boston.
From Marshall, by Port Caddo, to Green
wood, Louisiana.
From Boston, by Mooresville, TO Fulton
Arkansas, and from Pine Bluffs, in jefferson
county. to Warren, in Bradley county, in Ar
kansas.
From Boston, by DeKalb. Savannah
GAINESVILLE, Blossom Prairie, Paris, and He
ney Grove. to Bonham.
From BonHam, by McGarra's, Dallas, an
Chambers Creek, Falls of Brassos, to Aus
tin.
From Independence. by Mound Prairie
Caldwell, and Dill rd's, to Nashville.
From Legrange,by MiIler's, Cunningham,
Mount Pleasant, Bastrop, Smithwick, and Cc
lumbus, TO Austin.
From Austin 10 Gonzales.
From Gonzales, by Seguin and New Braun
fes, to San Antonio.
From GAINESVILLE, to Fort Towson.
Sac. 2. And be ii further enacted, That Il
Postmaster General be, and he is hereby, a,
thorized to continue in Operation such po
tIons of the present mail service in Texas, e
ta5iished under its former laws, upon any
Inc foregoing routes, as he may deem exped
ent--not, however, for longer period tn
the thiEijeth June, eighteen hundred and fit
and TO make contracts for the appropriate ma
service on any of the foregoing routes, eth
without advertisement, where the same c;
be effected at rates of compensation not e
ceedIng the average prices for like service
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

The late news from Mexico represent the
banished General. Santa Anna has return
ed to Mexico with the same demonstra-
tons of attachment and enthusiasm with
which the French met his favorite example,
Napoleon, when returning from Elba. In
Puebla, Vera Cruz, Oaxaca, Queretaro, Mi
choacan, Guanaiuato, San Luis Potosi, Ia
maulipas, Durango, Zacatecas, and Aquasca-
lientes, the strongest pronunciamentos have
been adopted, and the remotest parts of the
Republic will soon follow their example,
Notwithstanding the appearance of new name
Advent has been marked by an energy which
may yet point him out as the leader of some
new revolution. Santa Anna is still the man
of the Mexican nation. Eminently calculated
for success, his boundess ambition, extraor-
binary energy, and great popularity, may Sc
cure him the lead in public affairs for some
time Peace from such a man can scarcely be
expected. Passing over his hatred for the
&c Robbers of the North" now increased by
repeated acts of injury, and the remembrance
of years of insult, Santa Anna has schemes OF
his own to favor in the prosecution of the ex-
listing war.
Kl.l>~.,A III --Ae~.>+~ fo,rr c,.rrr.rISU rep
resent the existence of feeling favorable to
the Americans, every one must see that a war
with the United States is the desire of the pop
uIace And the rulers, whoever they may
be, will not fail to take advantage OF il
| for the prosecution of their own selfish de.
signs. When the nation is sufficiently weak
ened by these life-draining struggles with a
foreign foe, it will more easily become the
prey of domestic intrigues. Santa Anna will
continue the war, the more easily to become
master He knows that the United States bat
tie now not for the territory of Mexico, bu
for indemnities and security, and the longe
he postpones the acknowledgment Of her right:
and continues the struggle against her arms
the greater number of turbulent spirits will b'
DESTROYED, and the weaker the nation itsel
will become He will make tab,ud raza, o
clean sweep, of the whole affair, and tn
{" Soldier" will end at last in the Sovereign l." O
the people" Ring the bell, boy, and pull tn
curtain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

Capt Smith, of the schr Maria, arrived at
Baltimore from St Thomas, states that the
markets on the 4th ult, and those of all the
windward islands were overstocked with A
merican pro1uce-four was nominally SIS SIS
25; corn meal no sale, 500 bbls brought from
windward, sold for 50, Brandywine Mills, Ju-
ly inspection-stock on hand immense lard 7
to l-2 cents; hams 12 to s; corn In two
bushel bags 81 IS to ST. so; rice 4 to lac
mess pork S12 SO; butter II to IS cents-al
nominal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
CHAP, 24.-AN ACT

70 amend an act approved February twenty fourth.
eighteen hundred and forty three, entitled " An
act to amend an act entitled An act for the re.
lief of George Mayfeld, approved July TWEEN
ty-seventh, eighteen hundred and forly-two.
ISEC. IL BE 1t enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives of The United States Qf
america IN Congress assembled That a patent
shall issue to George Mayfied for the west half
and southra-t quarter of section seventeen town
ship twenty-six, range five west, and the south
west quarter Of section eight, township twenty
range FIVE west, in the district of lnds subject to
sale at Grenada, Mississippi anything in the act
of which this is amendatory to the contrary not
withstanding.
Approved, May %, 1916.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
THE WEATHER.

Since Sunday last we have had it quite cool,
but as yet no frost. On Monday and Tues
day, fire felt very comfortable.
A gentleman who came passenger on the cars
from Weldon on Wednesday, informs us that
there was auhite frost at Enfield on the rail
road, on Tuesday night last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

which now rules the yorld, we may safely
consider the press as the most prominent and
efficient 1t may be said, almost without a
figure, that it renders thought omnipres-
ent and universal. Fast as the busy brain
can conceive, the press can distribute Thus
each mans thought becomes the property of
the world. To use beautiful figure of Mr..
Calhoun's, when speaking of the telegraph,
it surrounds the whole world with a net work
of steel, and endowsit with so singular a SEN
sitiveness, that no touch can be given in one
quarter that is not felt and repeated all over
the rest
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
CHAP. 2e--AN ACT,

Making alterations in the pay department Of the
army.
[SEc. u Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives. If the United States of Anleri
ca in Congress assembled, That the President of
the United States be and he is-hereby authorised
by and with advice and consent of the Senate, to
appoint three additional paymasters, to be attach
ed to the pay department of the army.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the
officers appointed in virtue of this act shall per-
form the same duties. receive the same pay and al
lowances as the present paymasters OF the army,
and shall, in like manner, re subject to the rules
and articles of war; and previous to entering up
on the duties of their Office. shall, give such bonds
to the u. tates as the Secretary of War may d.
rect for the faithful performance OF their duties.
Approved June II, lS4G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

THE FRIG ATE CoNsTITUTIoN-The schr
Mary Augusta, arrived at Norfolk, spoke on
Sunday last at P. M. in lat. 81 so, long.
IA 80, 40 miles north of Smith Island, the U.
S. frigate Constitution, Capt Percival, which
sailed from Rio Janeiro on the 5th inst, hav-
ing under convoy several American vessels
The Constitution had in tow the disabled u
S. brig Washington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

Sec. II. And be it further enacted, That The
colonel senior officer of the ordnance depart
ment is authorized to enlist for the service of that
department as many master armorers. master car
riage makers master backsuaiths, aftifcers, armor
ers, carriage makers, blacksmtbs, and laborers, as
the public service. in his judgment, under The di-
rections of the Secretary for the Department Of
War, may require.
Approved June Is. lS46.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
Purr.-We mean to puff Mr.. D. w. Woor

PuFr-We mean to puff Mr.. D. w. WOODS
Cigars, for we scorn to puff any but good
ones, when we can help it. He has sent Us
some OF the La Norma, and though this atten-
ton does deserve puff for him, we much pre-
fer to puff them, and hope all our readers who,
in these piping times, indulge similar weak
ness, will take an early opportunity of doing
the same.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday, october 2. is46.

Msssrs. Mason f. Ihtte, SO William street,
Merchants Exchange, Neao York. are our a"-
ior,zed agents. for this paper. in that city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02

O-The Democrats have carried the Terrific
~ OF Wisconsin, by decided majority, in the
election of delegates to the convention, which
is to assemble for the formation of State con-
cfi4
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-02
rom the Delta.l
LATEST.


Two Spies Caught and Hung at CamGrgo-
Co.. Clark, the Command at MatamOraS
Shot at-Citizens ordered to be Armed
We have been fav ored by friend with the
following extract of letter written at Point
Isabel, on the evening of the 18th inst:
wrote you yesterday by the McKim, CIV
ing you an account of business transactions
here--which are dull. have now an oppor'
tunity of furnishing you with the news re-
ceived Just aow from Matamoras, which g.
mounts to this. From a letter received by
Capt. Perkins, at this place, it states that two
spies were arrested in the camp at Camargo
and examined, their guilt was so evident thai
they were Immediately hung It also states
that party of Americans, on their way from
Camargo to Matamoras, were attacked by some
Mexicans-on American and six Mexlcans
killed. The news from Matamoras is, thai
| Col Clark was shot at while sitting in his
room. and that it was ordered that all Mex
cans were to be deprived of their arms, and none
sbouId either 90 out of the city OF come into Il
without the written order of the commando
of the post. In taking arms from the Mex
cans they made new discoveries OF secreted arms
of all descriptions, as we'll as ammunition
Every American In the city is compelled TO am
and hold himself in readiness-as it is suppose
the Mexicans wouid-perhaps take advantass
of the apparent indiference>of. the Amerlcan'
and regain Matamoras. but if they make uls
attempt they will find their reception Fe''
warm but not very pleasant. 70,
/ The next news from the army is looked >"
by the officers here with great deal OF in, sat
est as the accounts already received, leave ~,
i little doubt that ere this there has been so"'
Fighting. houfs' '~
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-05
PATENT AGENCY
At Washington CITY. ID. C.,

VENAS G. ROBBINS, Mechanical Engineer
- and Agent for procuring Patents, will prepare
the necessary drawings and papers for applicants
for patents, and transact all other business in the
line of his profession at the Patent Office He can
be consulted all questions relating to the patent
laws and decisions in the United States or Europe.
Persons at a distance desirous of having examina-
tions made at the Patent Office, prior to making ap-
Plication for patent, may forward (post paid, en-
closing fee of five dollars) clear statement of their
case, when immediate attention will be given to it,
and all the information that could be obtained by
visit Of the applicant in person, promptly communi-
Gated.
All letters on business must be post paid, and
contain suitable fee, where written opinion is re-
CURED Office on + street, opposite the Patent OF.
flee. He has the honor of referring, by permission,
to Hon. Edmund Burke, Com. of Patents Hon. II.
l.. Ellsworth, late Com. of Patents; H. Knowles,
Machnst, Patent Office; Judge Cranch, Washing
ton, ID. o.; Hon. r. Choate Mass, u. s. Senate;
Hon. w. Allen, Ohio, U. s. Senate; Hon. J. B
Bowlin, M. c., Missouri; Hon. Willis Hall, N. Y;
Hon. Robert Smith, M. g., Illinois; Hon. 8. Breese
y. 5. Senate; Hon. j. H. Relfe, M. c., Missouri
Capt. IL. M. Shreeve, Missouri.
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CAPTURE OF SANTA FE.

The Washington Union says 'sthat official informa-
ton has been received from Gen. Kearney announcing
the capture and quiet military possession of the terri
tory OF New Mexico. On the 18th August he enter
ed the city of Santa Fe without firing gun or spilng
drop OF blood, having accomplished this alter march
OF 900 miles in SO days"
The Union adds "Some ordnance captured in
cuding brass field piece taken from the Texian expe-
dltion fitted out against Santa Fe years since
It is understood Gen. Kearney, with small force, is
about to leave Santa Fe for few days on an excur-
sion to some of the principal places in the territory,
and may conclude to establish military post below or
near the Rio Grande
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-05
New York, October 8.

Two o'clock p. m
The arrival Of the steamer Hibernia at Boston was
announced here through the telegraph this morning
about II o'clock Thenews has not yet been published
The rumor is however, that it will tend to advance
the price OF breadstu and other produce still further
This report ought to be taken with caution
Holders Of -four are very firm at the prices Of yes
terday. Some sales said to have been made at
slight advance Dealers generally holding off to
ascertain the effect Of the Hibenia's advices
There is material change in the grain market,
holders firm the rates of yesterday for wheat,
corn, rye and oats, Supply Light
Cotton is firm as last quoted Provisions in good
request and prices slightly improved.
The Stock market is rather dull at previous rates
Only moderate business doing in freghts and prices
with difficulty sustained.
No local intelligence OF interest.
The weather continues pleasant.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-05
From the New York Courier and Enquirer.
SAD CATASTROPHE.

The following is extract from private letter re-
ceived yesterday We trust that the details Of the
sad accident recorded will prove less lamentable than
are here reported
Burlington, vt Sept. 27, 1886
very sad accident occurred upon the Lake at this
place on Thursday last. 1t seems three young men
named Cheney, Thompson and Connolly, went out
in a small boat in the afternoon and that toward.
evening the boat by some means was overturned. -
They succeeded in getting upon it and chung to it
though in great distress and with great difficulty from
o'clock until IL, when young Cheney, being over
by the cold and fatigue, died. and the body was
ashed to the boat by Connolly, who was much older
and could endure more than either Of the Others
Thompson, who was but boy, become deranged
from the hardships he suffered and jumped into the
water, from which he was taken once or twice by
Connolly, who held him to the boat until he perished
in his The sole survivor of this little company
ashed his dead body also to the boat and drifted
about the lake until morning, when he was washed
ashore and taken up insensible He was, OF course
Immediately cared for, and it is thought he will re
cover
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ny ieicbfaPn.
PHILADELpHlA. Oct. 3, 1862 p. m.
We have 1T announced here by telegraph, that the
steamer Hiberna has arrived at Boston This announce
ment has caused merchants TO pause in their operations
until the news have been received
The transactions at the Stock Board were 70 a mod
crate extent. Sales OF Pennsylvania SIS at 66t, an
advance OF 4. Reading Railroad Bonds firm at n Ia
72a Shares do have declined 4, with sales at 32i to
32s. No change in other securities.
Holders Of -four are very firm. Fresh Ground IS so
with sales to moderate extent old stock S5 to
S5,25
Corn meal and Rye -four 1915 per bbl
decline Of one to two cents in Grain.
Prime red Wheat at l09 cts.
Prime yellow corn at II cts.
Oats 34a35 cts.
Rye 70a75 cts.
No change in Cotton--but little doing.
The Grocery market is quiet and stock diminished
There is no special local intelligence.
The weather continues pleasant. We have had
quite drought, which operates against the farmers in
seeding their grain
The Columbian fountain., 1846-10-05
LATEST
FOREIGN NEWS!
DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL. OF THE
STEAMER HIBERRIA.

The steamer Hibernia arrived at Boston on the Sd
inst The following synopsis Of the markets we have
received by telegraph
Flour is dull in London and firm in Liverpool
Moderate sales have been made at 29a3l shngs free
and 27s. Cd. in bond.
Grain has advanced
Corn has advanced IS. per quarter.
Sales of yellew at 46s.
Sales Of white at AIS
The news taken out by the Caledonia caused cotton
to advance one farthng.
Potato cropa total failure. Wheat harvest in Eng
land fair average. Patriot