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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15
ODD FELLOWS, CELEHRATIoN.

On Wednesday last the Independent Osder
If Odd Fellows, Of the town Of Wilmington,
celebrated their fourth anniversary. We learn
that delegates were present from the various
Lodges in The State. and from our sister city
Of Charleston. About 10 o'clock. A. NJ, the
order formed procession at their hall on
Front street, from which place the line OF march
was taken up. the procession moving along
Muket and Front streets. till II reached nh"
Methods: Church, where the ceremonies OF
the day were performed. Al an early hour
the pupils. both male and female, OF tire Odd
Fellows School. were mar>hallrd 10y theE
leachers into procession at their Academy.
from which place they moved to the Church
This was one of the most lovely and interest,"
ing spcctacles upon which we have ever ga
ztd Those young sunny faces all wreathed
in smiles and radi mt with joy and happlness,
how we love 10 g"ze upon them. what a
bright contrast do they present 10 rs when We
compare them with the time and care
worn visages which contact with the world
and it's annoyances, but too oftrn makes tie
conconilant of maturrr years. The little eirIs
! (by the way some Of them were not so little
neilher,) We're all dressed in white-pure spot
! less white, which conSortrd we'll with The
pure and innocent spirits of these lovely young
creatures. The services Of the day were COM
menc-d at the Churcl, by the pupils of the
Odd Fellows School, singing an appropriate
song. written, we believe, for the occasion -
Then followed prayer by the Rev. Brother
Repiton. Another sony was then sung by
these lovely young vocalists. The orator OIL
the d"y, Brother Stephen d. WalIace, who
was selected by his brethren Of the Lodge ia
deliver the anniversary address, then rose
n 6 all oI1
truth, ,hn, i, vas beautiful production DIS
tingui<hed for the beauty Of thought and chas'
H,iiy Of language, which formed its most prom
nent features. He gave a glowing and beau
i,ilul outline Of what the duties of a con>cirn'
tious Odd Fellow are. lie depicted, With d
master hand. the end and object which the in
s,itnlon has in view. Had Mr.. WaiIace's
delivery been on:y equal TO the matter Of his
Grafton, its effrct upon the audience would
have been mach more striking. But practices
in public speaking Is absolutely necessary
and Of this, we presume, Mr.. Wallace Tia.
not had much as yet. His address did hin
great deal Of credit, and amply justified thu
selection which his brethren made. Wher
MIR. Wallace ceased speaking. the pupils sung
r another song, composed. We learn, by "ne o
their own number. Or the singing e canRo
speak on our own authority, as We are poo
Judge Of music hut we can say that gentle
man who sat near US, and whose :aste Is ex
auisite in such matters, was In ecstacles will
i, and the little cherubim who produced il.
We were much pleased with the whole eel
ebration, and hope that many returns Of tn
same day may be vouchsafed to this institu
ton, and that lis career in usefulness ma
long continue in its present happy and pros
porous stAte.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15

tension Of our Bail Road % as to connee, ri,s.
S,uth Carolina, Is matter OF life and d..,H
If we may be permitted the expression, viii
the town Of Wilmington. We would, then.
fore, suggest tina. it is high time that pubic
meeting was called for the purpose If consul,.
ing upon III. subject and adopting the ini,ia.
tory step. This merting should be attended
by every citizen in Wilmington. no ma,,a,
what political creed he may profess. Indeed.
politics must be kept out Of the matter. Bal
we will speak of this on another orcssicn... =.
We pen these remarks for the purpose, and
solely for the purpose, of calling the attentiou
OF our citizens 10 the Necessity Of immediate
action. Let public meeting be called, aud
let Us all. every one Ct Us, attend il, and ean.,
suit together like brethren, who have.a com.
mon interest at stake. LIE, Us lay aside v hat.
ever Of prejudice may hitherto have OPERATED
upon us. We have ii from Inc BEST authority.
that the friends of the upper route are moving
heaven and earth to push the Raleigh ana
G .s.on Road through Fayetteville. Cheraw,
&c. lie have no time to lose. Que hours
action is better than whole months talking.
LIT oui town authorities call public meet,
ing at once, aud let us lay our shoulders To-.
s+,hrr and set the ball in motion. Now's the
day, and now's the. honr.
p. S.-We see by the Chronicle, which has
Just come 10 our Office. that thrre u cali fot
public meeting Of our rilzrns.: for the pny.
poses alluded to above. which H. TO take rlass
On Thursday evenings but:as. sur article, j.
partly in type We will lei irgosss::.. -. l..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15

asoa 900. Ths Read havias been sold nndsr
the last mortgage, il waa evident, MIR. 3. said.
that no ether purchaser could buy the Roac
with good title. without 6rst satisfying the
prior mortgage held by the State, for the loan
of 1888, of $500, 900. Mr.. s. spoke Of the act
authorizing the endorsement by The Stale OF
the bonds Of the Wilmington and Raleigh Kit
Road. By this &C, he did not think the State in
any danger Of loss, as the institution was SOL
vent, besides the large interest owned BY the
State in that Road, rendered it much more
proper and just that the aid Of the State should
be extended to it. Ifapplicstion be made fo'
an extension of the Road to South Carolina,
Mr.. s. would be in favor OF il, but expressed
himself opposed to the principle Oh investing
the money Of the State in works Of that kind
Of improvement. Mr.. S. alluded to the sab
ipct Of Texas, to show the Inconsistencies oil
The Wing party, and to the triumphant pas
sage of the Ores on notice, by the votes of the
Wings themselves, as glotious tribute &c
the genius of Mr.. Polk. wrung reluctantly
from them by the force Of public opiuion. An
act by which they trusted him with the mos'
extensive power, no less than the power o.
peace or war for the country-and him, too
whom they had denounced as utterly unwor
Thy of confidrnep, a traitor, and the son Of q
traitor. Mr. s. declared his confidence in the
honesty and patriotism Of the masses Of both
parties. but the inconsistencies and deception:
of many Of the Wing leaders fo,ced him te
believe that they were utterly destitute of prin
cipIe, and their influence had been exertrd fo
mischief to the country. MIR Shepard'H speech
contained many passages ofs'irring sl"que"ce
To the warmth and animation OF a man deep'
convinced of the importance of the great truth'
he promulgates-he untes the calm delibera
ton Of an enlightened and prudent judgment
Well may Mr.. Gales warn his Wing friends
and say TO them that Mr.. Shepard is young
and ardent, and will create enthusiasm wher
ever he goes" SENEX.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15
DE3EIsTIHS FROM THE AMERICAN
ARMY

IN the Il"nsr of X representatives.. or the 7th
in<I.. Mr. Adams Introduced sn.ne resolutions
r Hing upon thr Frr-iden, far i:f"rui,i"H
~ i'm regard TO the shooting Of sn,u'- d,-.t,s4s
from ,h- army Of Gen. Taylor. |, seems that
srvrra! American Soldiers had a~ssr,r,! ftnss
Gen. Tayl.r's camp opposite Ma,am"ras, by
swimming ACROSS the Rio Grandr I" Ike Mex
lean side. and that Gen. Tag lor had given or
drrs 10 The picseis tn duty to rnfrav"r first 10
stop them by adnonilion. then Ia fire over
their heads, AMI silly, if that wouiA no. DO.
| then to shoot them. Ne lerrn that two OF
three soldiers were shot whilst in the act #
swimming across ;hr river, and We think they
! richly deserved their fate. lhse-tf; they ouchr
to be- stopped at all haz lrds, as iii from such
| SconndIels that the enemy get information A.
bout the position, strength and movements ct
| our forces. The President, in reply TO this
resolution Of thu Iluns.. STATES that no aWfh- a.
tic details of the transaction have yet r,ac K,t
the War Department.. We have no doubt hut
tha, Cen. Taylor did only his duty in ordrr-
ing The capture. by any means. Of these de-
scrtG;S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15
AASOA COUNTY.

We zee in the Carolinian, of Satur 'ay last. the
proceedings Of meeting Of "pOrtion Of the De-
mOcratie party of Arson couLty." accompanying q
request that they may be published in this paper
We would give them, il we had room. much Is
80 deprscate their spirit. Do let us have peace
g osE ranks. Let u Danish the evil spirit ol
siSceFd from amongst Us. and let US unite
heart and hand IN the approaching struggle Let
Democrats net war with Democrats. Let as reflect
hat We have eOmmon enemy to meet, and that
1--WE expect 10 eonqHes him, lt must Be By peess.-
- 3 ksm bs,A aaa un1iviasS 6eaA
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15

The Chronicle. Of Wednesday,, is quite fa-
cetious in its notice oe Mr.. Shppard's speech
on Saturday. There is no dlspnting about
taste, and if Cur neighbor prefers to notice by
ridcuIe rather than attempt 10 answer argu-
ments which he finds too hard for him, we
have no disposition to find fault with his choice.
But We did not understand MIR. Shepard 10
say, as the Chronicle thinks lie did. that {" to
distribute the proceeds Of the sales Of the pub
lie lands would be good policy, were the
country ont of debt, and no constitutional pro-
hibition existing" All that MIR. S. said, and =.
we presume, from his we'll known views cn
this subject. all he intended 10 say was, that
if this were the state of things, the action Of
the Wings would have been much less ohjrc-
lionable. But they had no excuse for their
Iconrar-the country was in debt when the
Wing Distribution act was passed, and stood
in want Of all the funds under the control of
The government. When did the ChrGnicle
find out that - some famous Democrats pro-
posed to give the new Sites all The public
lands within their liu,i;s!" Does he refer to
the bill proposed many years since by Mr..
Calhoun! II so, he has sadly mistaken the
object Of that bill, and has surely never seen
the arguments and calculations with which
| Mr. Calhoun expiainedit The Object Of that
| bill was 10 transfer The sale Of the lands efoal
the general TO the State governments, by
which the general government was expected
to he benefited. The Chronicle cannot see
why Distribution should 10 discussed at this
time, as it is not nov subject Of public sei
talon. We suppose there are many other sub
jects upon which the Wings have heretofore
acted, % history Of which would DC equal.
tdisarree;ble.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15
For the Journal.

For the Journal
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN WAYNE.
At a meeting Of the Democrats Of Wayne. held
at Wayncsoroush, on Tuesday. the 9Th of May,
on motion Of D.. s. A. Andrews. VIM. K Lane,
Esq, called to the chair, and Or. s. Singkto"
appointed secretary.
The chairman, in q neat anil appropriate man
ncr. explsined the object Of The meeting.
On motion Of c. II. Brogden. Esq, commit.
tee Of FIVE appointed to prepare rr"utisRs for
the consideration Of the meeting. Whereupon
the chairman appointed &. Il. Brngden. ESD. Dr..
:. 4. Andrews. Col. Jno. Everett, VIM. CARA.
way. Esq aud DR.. .. Singleton, TO constitute the
committee.
The committee retired, and ate. short TINA
reputed the following resolutions. which ws's
un unanimously adapted
| ResOlued, That We heartily approve Of the course
pursued by the Democratic Central Committee,il
The nomination of James b. shepard, the can.
ddaie of the Democratic PARTY for Governor Of ".
Carolina, and regard it as the only one adapted 70
the exgencics CASE and that they have assum.
ed no authority not consistent with their duty and
n3t demanded by the best interests of our party.
Resoired, That in James b. Shepard We hail
candidate Of whose talents, integrity and patro.
tism we are p.oud; and that his nominsfiun by the
Central COMMITTEE meets cheerful re.ponse in
the hearts Of every Democrat in the cOanty Of
I Wayne.
ResOlred, That we fully appreciate the motives
of Mr.. Shepard in referring to the Committee the
difference between him and Mr.. Leak showing
his disposition to avoid all cause for di>scntion in
our party; and while VIC acknowledge the right ct
the Committee, the leaders and directors Of our
party. I" transfer vote and allegiance, We cav
tion them. in the most respectful manner. TO re-
member that our personal affection and regard
net transferable.
Resoloed. That while we thus boldly ackno"'
ledge our preference for Mr.. Shepard, should inc
Committee think proper to reverse their torn" g
decision we will endt avor to DO our duty bui'w'4
not hold ourselves responsible to the party fo' ~
consequences which may ensue.
t Resolred, That copy of these resolutions -.
} forwarded to the North Carolina Standard.sho W"
: Wilmington Journal fof publication.
n On motion, tho meeting sdjournrsl
-. WIZ. X. LANE, Chai'saA
= sr1sas Srrsl1ros, ssucssEy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15
CALL A MEETING AT ONcE-.NOw II
THE TIME.

A good deal has heen said and written A.
bout the extension Of our Rail Road toward.
Tie South, but liule has yet been done. That
The contemplated project is one in which the
citizens OF Wilmington are deeply, yea, vital
~ interested. 10 We believe, o self-eviden,
eFnth, and therefore needs no proof. Indeed.
according 20 90, notions Of The matter, the ex.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15

This post is near the mouth Of the III"
Grande. ahort ~ miIrs from the camp It
Gen. Taylor. A, this prla, the army sup.
plies are AT present placed, and the principal
fear is for Is safr,y. 1t has only ;.bout ESQ
men. all told to iii TEND It.. ::nd he largest psr-
sion IF these are te.u,>t"rs and otin ritzeaS.
There is u large free Of Mexean>. s.rp"srd 10
he abIa' 2OGn, bt,w rru this p"int and tie nnalm
army, and i, j. ft:a4.l II is the ini. n,nn .f tho
alsxiesns to attark arid destroy tai. unpafa.nt
pnni. 1t is to he hoped hat the troops, wASs
trf, Gai~r+to !" .s'+- N"nua,,,.,l, hAx. ,naear~G
there IN titDc 10 prevent sNch "a CATASTROPHE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15

BtGden C1Umty.-We have received the pro-
eeedlngs Of meeting held in Bladen county,
which came too late to hand for publication this
week. We see from them that the Democrats
nave nominated the following ticket, which
ean't De beaten:-For the Senatorial district.
Robert Melvin; For the Commons, Thomas
,. ID. Mcdowell, Of Elizabeth For the She
1lEally Of Bladen county, Geo. w. Melvin.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-15
NO NONE NEWS YET froua tho ARMY.

NO NONE hEWS YET from the Amy.
Up to the time Of going to press no furthe.
Intelligence has reached our office from the
army. Further accounts from Gen. Taylor
have been looked for with intense anxiety, as
The last which we received left matters in "a
her critical situation. For our own part,
We have no fears for the main army. Gen.
Taylor had Is days rations, and was we'll en-
trenchPd. He could defend himself against
the whole Mexican army. Relief has reached
hin ere this. Some troops have already left
New Orleans and Galveston for Point Isabel.
Me point most ia danger. and thousands OF
volunteers are now Fastening to the banks OF
the Rio Grande, eager to take summary vence.
anee on Mexico for the Slaughter of our troops.
We fear not the Issue. Our dates from New
Orleans are up to the 9th.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-05-28
MEXICO

There is 50 much said and so little
known ahont Mexico, that we think
short synopsik OF ils later history, from
the odd Fellow" will be likelyto IN
terest most our readers.
When Mexico was conquered by
the SpaniArds, the native Indians were
cusayrl attached 20 ihe soil ike Rus
sian serfs.& divided with il among the
conanerors. They were driven ont of
De great towns an confined m villa
pes and plantations, whence they were
called only 70 toll, without recompense
IN the mines or on the lands OF thc
opprossors. They wen, M short'reai-
al as beasts of burden and hc usual
name BY which they went was la
Gcnlcluauoaale she stupid Creatures
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-05-28
From Meals Gazette.
DO NOT BLAME ME.

III ALl'E " l.IL'
I've been thinking OF my faults ull my heart
is ike to break,
How very many are the foes, how few the
friends make,
AND still within my hidden heart sincere re-
Election lies
The priceless gift OF hnman love, ! well
know how 10 prize.
Ye, often those love the most, have not
one thought for me,
When looking up for kindly smiles, lRdifier-
ence | soc.
And then the pleasant words that rose upon
my lips have died,
Leaving me mourniuly to crush, my sorrow
and my pride.
/ strive tina, may not offend, check each
careless word,
seek TO hide from other ears dark tales my
own have heard.
would no, even 10y a thought add to anoth-
ers gnef,
Yet often have given pain where ! would
have given rslet
And some times when my chsngelui mood
brings feelings wild aud CAV,
Wten Ia my eagerncss cease Io guafd
Whals'er | say
\ word which IN itself was nough,, is made
to seem unkind,
Bright thoughts for evil ones are chang d,
and tears loI sm,lus md
am lonely. ro~y lonely, my hesr' is la,oo'
btng fast,
And Tears are gathering 20 my eyes Tor io'
lies that are past
Yet know ihat "by Suffering me srni u
made pure, ,,
SO ! would calmly bear the pam Goo Wis
/ should endure.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-05-28

CLOVER FIELDS All fields in clio
yer should have a bushel Of plaster,
per acre, sown thereon as soon as prnct-
Icnblc, n moist day 10 be- selected for
the operation BY attending 10 this
hint ten Tunes the value Of tine plaster
will be added to the product Of the hay
vt'o tie SOL Itself will be clothed
with an absorbent that Will continue
through the season to draw from the
atmosphere whatever there may bc
floating IN 1t that Is calculated 10 en-
rich the soil or furnish pnbuIum TO the
plants; for OF a truth, It is thus that
plaster acts, or so small a quantity ms
docs, could not produce the astonlsh-
ing results which are so gratiiyingly
witnessed hy the observing farmer, and
which contributes 50 largely 10 the
substance and comfort Of his stock. oh
iects, we are sure, dear to the pride and
heart Of every good man. - American
Farmer for March,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-05-28

Lieutenant Governor of the State Of
Vera Cruz, rcvol,ed against the gov
cnment, and scizod the castle of Porolc
This was his first appearance before
the public. He, however, was lmnic-
dlatcly attacked by the government
troops, declared an ouialw, and forced
10 retire into the mountains OF Oaxacn.
A month after, Zavala, Governor OF the
Suue of Mexico, was arrested OH n
charge OF corresponding with the rcb-
els. He fed, but returned on the
3Oth Of November, in company with
the Generals Guerrero and Lobato, al
the head Of great force a bloody
combat that lasted three days, cusuod ;
several distinguished officers were
killed the CITY was given up to plum
der, Guerrero appointed President !
Bpsiamenic, Wee President Iavnla
Seer 'aty of Treasury; ard Santa An
ma Secretary Of War.
In 1899, n Spanish invading army
at Tamplco, under General Bcrandan,
was attacked and defeated by General
Santa Anna. The strange unwilling
ness manifested by Guerrero, to lay
down the dctatoral powers entrusted
to him on this emergency. occasIoncd
n new revolution. IN December, tho
We President Bustamcutc, compelled
him To abdicatc, and was elected II
his place. -Four years after, bvhll sorts
ofIntriguc, Santa Anna succeeded lug
land ,.u. .',J a. 1lrt .llD. Iu
central system prevailed. Inc state.
were converted into departments, anC
the Legislature INTO a Council of FIVE
He ulcd the country mp 10 the las
September, in manner so profitable
to himself that when General llcrrari
dcposed ho was thought to be WorlI
twelve onS of dollars. The las
news FROM 5Iexico shows MS that Gen
.Horrarn himself is ovcrihrown, an,
we may daily expect TO receive intcIlI
eencc of the downfall of his successor
: Paroles.
Such are some of the principal event
IN Mexican history ccthc beginning
, OF our age. Our limits oblgc us t
close without a word Of rcnatk, cX
ccrt that a republican government
too weak to control a nation which {
beys no power but the army, and who's
Prerdents have always been Generals
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-05-28
IMPROVEMENT or CLAYEy AN

IMPROVEMENT or CLAYEy AND
SANDY SoILs.-Old Bousslngnult
knows thing or two, (says Abraham
Smith, IN the Western Cullivator,) but
he has not satisfied the practical farm
or how he might supply the defect Of
clay III sandy soil. and sand IN claycy
a.. HHY ! venture 10 hint IN home
spun language? 1t is well known
that there are certain vegetable matter
that are quickly dccomposud, ms green
clover, green oats, &c; and others slow
Of decomposition, such rs ripe tImo-
thyryc straw &c. 1t IS also known
that the defect in sandy soils u.s. prncl-
pally, that the land lacks adhesion, and
Is too quick conductor Of heat and
air, While the reverse is the defect III
clay Hence the remedy is indicated.
With a clay soil, plow IN hard woody
substances, as ripe timothy, and plow
IN the fall. On a soil too sandy, pillow
under green manure, and pillow at tho
| time that the vegetable matter rs full
I lest Of sap, say clover IN blossom, OF
oats just beginning to head. Chemists
can tell rs why and wherefore, and n
/ practical farmer may see the effect, If
hc will try.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-05-28

4 RIA Rsicri i, ~ sad OF ,hcNar
qus Of OF Townshond that when a young
man. ouJ engaged IN battle, he saw drum.
met et he s'e killed with n cannon hall,
tt..H ftnl.rri h'' brains IN every d'rsc
uon Ms eyes were ut once fixed upon
The ghasily object, and seemed wholly TO
~netoss his thoughts A superior officer
observing hlm supposed he was ioIiInda'
TOD BY ,hc sight, and addressed him IN n
manner to cheer HI: spiup %, md
tho Young MARQUIS wit calmrcS but
severity, am not frightened | an only
puzzled to make Oh, how any man with such
quaint ty Of BRAINS ever came to be here y