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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02

Mr.. McNulty, late Clerk Of the House Of
Representatives, who has been for some time
.on trial, on the charge of eInb- zzIIng the pub
lie money, has been acquitted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02
Yours, &c.

General james ]. lHehay, representative in
Congress from this district, has been recon-
mended by Democratic meeting of Lenoir
county. as suitable person to be nominated
for Governor, by the Convention i assemble
in Raleigh next Thursday, the 9Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02
Correspondence of the Baltimore sun.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, l845.


The dispatches received by the government
from Mexico, are deemed 10 be of such impor-
lance as to render necessary some immediate
movements on the part of Congress. Measures
will next week be recommended by the Pres
ident, with view to the prosecution of our
just claims upon Mexico to speedy issue.
NJ. Bancroft, the Secretary of the Navy, is
preparing report on the subject Of the Navy,
which will be communicated TO Congress by
the President next week, and which will re-
commend the immediate finishing and equip
ment Of war steamers.
The downfall of Herrera. which is now anti
cipated as certain, will break off all negota-
ton with Mr.. Sldell. and his speedy return
to the United States may be expected. Gen
erals Urea and Paroles undoubtedly have
with them the people and the clergy. and their
violent and impolitic counsels will prevail, at
least until such time as we shall be ready to
batter down the walls of the castle Of San
Juan de Ulldn, or march an army across the
Rio del Norte, or take possession of Monte
reg.
Commodore Stockton will reach the coast
of California just In time to carry out the views
of the United States, in case Of war with Mex
leo. That he will have orders to take posses
sion of certain ports in the CALIFORNIA;, there
is no doubt. The nextquestion will be wheth-
er Great Britain will tamely submit TO it. 1t
is conjectured that Admiral Sir. George Sey-
mour has orders in regard to that matter, and
will not be slow to execute them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02

KtHed.-A man named Edward Kinsly, Cop
per Smith by trade, was beaten to such an extent
on Saturday night last, at negro frolic in the
Southeastern part of this town, as TO cause his
death on Sunday night. Several of the negroes
we understand have been lodged in Jail tc await
their trial
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02

Absoonded.-Alfred Scarr, an Englishman, by
birth whe has lived in this town for the last two OF
three years, and who had been employed by Messrs.
Potter q Kidder for several months past, alb
seconded on the 25th uIt, taking with him about
$1,000 of.the money of his employers. 1t appears
that he had collected the above money without
the knowledge of the firm, and on the 24th pro-
cured check from the Cape Fear Bank to the
amount of $3.50 on the Charleston Bank, and
took the remainder in, actual cash with him. He
has gone to parts unknown. He was in Charles
ton at last accounts, about making his way, we
suppose 10 Texas, some other new country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02
III December.

have just returned from the grave Of the
late Lieut.. Allen, of the Dragons, who died
yesterday, in the General Hospital at this
Camp, of congestive brain fever.
Lieut.. A. had but just left the Military A
cademy, where he had passed successfully and
honoraby through the rigid ordeal of that In
stitution, and with buoyant hopes of bright
and glorious career in the profession of his
choice, came to join this regiment for active
service in the field. But few days had elaps-
ed, when death, with his cold and solemn as
pect, came and lodged his icy hand upon his
brow; yes, here, far, far from his home, and
all he held most dear on earth, surrounded by
strangers, with few exceptions; with no loved
voice to cheer him on with hope. no kind hand
of affection to smooth the pillow, or minister
to his few and simple wants, he breathed his
spirit sweetly out, and resigned his life to
God who gave it.
Amiable and mild in his disposition, he was
universally beloved and espected-young in
years and young in fame, he left US before the
"world's cares had chilled, or times vicissi-
tudes had changed the warm current of his
Affections
This ia the sixth death that has occurred
amongst the Officers since the inUasion of Tex.
as, and almost every day we see soldier car.
ried to his final resting place, with s'muf1ed
drums," and | haze counted as many as tire.
burials the same day.
But few days since. we were called upon
to follow the remains of Lieut.. Col. Hoffman
to the grave, who died in his tent, after an i'll
ness of few weeks, from chronic disease.
The other officers who have died in Texas
are Lieuts. Higgins and Berry, who were
killed by the explosion of steamboat boiler
Lieuts. Handy and Merrill, the latter of whom
was killed by the falling of a ships yard, be-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-01-02

Dec. &c.
The hopes excited, in New York, by the
rumors of renewal Of the Oregon negotiation
here, have been suddenly Frustrated, and with
them, it seems, that stocks have also fallen in
consequence of this disappointment. But, al
though the negoti .tion has not been revived,
as to the boundary, yet it is re-opened upon
other points, and hopes are entertained, in in
telligent and responsible quarters, that the
whole question will soon be opened for sat-
isfactory adjustment. Mr.. Pakenham has de-
clared, as learn, that England will not strike
the first blow that she will not make war,
unless the United States shall show deter
mination to provoke one. Mr.. Pakenham has
also said that he would 20 as far, or farther,
than any one here would, to prevent any COL
lisior.
Moreover, conferences are going on between
Mr.. Pakenham and Mr.. Buchanan upon the
subject of the measures proposed, now to be
taken by Congress for the protection of set
tiers in, and emigran.s to, Oregon; for the ex-
tension of our jurisdiction over them and the
Indian tribes; and for the establishment of d
territorial government over Oregon.
Should the British Government not take Of
fence at these measures. and ''the Times" in
Inmates that it will not, then there will be nc
danger OF War-at least Tor some time TO come!
Mr.. Pnkenham himself, does not regard any
Of these measures as cause Of war, though he
took exceptionsto some Of them. He sugges-
ted that the provisions for building stockades
and granting Lands to settlers might be often
sive to the British Government, should they
be deemed an assertion Of exclusive sovereign.
ty over the territory.
But it does not appear, as yet, that he has
formally protested against either of them
and, if he does not there can be no ground, a
present, for any collision. 1t must be consid.
cred, therefore, that the prospect of an adjust.
mont of this difficulty, has much Increased
within a few days.
Mr.. Parrot has been appointed Secretary
of Legation to Mr.. SlideIl, in Mexico; Mr.. 7Et
liott. he of the "white hat" has gone to Mex
! leo to prevent Mr.. S. from buying California
Mr.. S. is authorized 20 offer twenty millions
including indemnltes due our citizens, for
proper boundary.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
Important to Land Buyers.


We have been politely furnished
Messrs HEM and Van Antwerp. Registey
and Receiver Of the Land Office at Fair.
field, y with copy Of an act repeating
that part Of the supplementary actof 1882,
concerning the sale Of public lands, which
restricted purchasers to the entry Of two
forty acre tracts, and also with circular
letter Of Hon. Jas. Shields, Commissioner
If the General Land Office, relative to
the provisions of said act; both of which
we publish below.
In large number Of instances, this
change in the law will very materially
promote the interest and convenience u
those wishing TO purchase land for . farm.
Instead Of being restricted to the entry ol
tro forties, as heretofore, they may now
enter as many as they choose, without the
trouble and expense Of an affidavit. Tn
der the law as it stood, where mans i'm
provement was cut by section lines, he
was necess;tated 10 enter twice as much
land as he desired, in order to secure a
home. Again, man who had only means
enough to enter one forty at time, could
not secure more than one half or one
quarter Of his farm. The following act
does away with all these difficulties, and
is well calculated 10 encourage settlers
and facilitate the sale Of the public lands.
This is one Of the good fruits OF having
a western man for Commissioner Of the
General Land Office. The people of the
West owe debt of gratitude 10 Judge
Shields Tor his interchangeable and success
full exertions to advance their interests
This is but one among the many impor-
tant beneficial changes which he has ef-
fected in the policy OF the Government
with regard to the disposal of her vast
domain.
1t would have been difficult for the Pre-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
Big Grove Township.

The Democracy Of Big Grove met pur-
suant 10 notice, on the 18th June, 1876;
whereupon john r. McCusE was called
to the chair, and JonN WHIrE appointed
Secretary. 's'
The onJect Of the meeting having been
stated by A. Arrowsmith, the meeting:
proceeded 10 appoint ten delegates to the
county Convention. TO be held at iowa
City, on The 10th inst. s5@t@ng
Robert Robinson, Abner Arrpwsnith.
d. } Smith, Henry Nicholson, Presley
Connolly, I ohm Mcclure, A. w. Blain,
John While, John Smith, aud Thomas
Ford, were appointed said delegates:
On motion, a committee of correspon.
dence disappointed, consisting of y bner
Arrowsmith, Jno. Smith, and Jno. White.
On motion, committee Of fourLone
in each quarter Of the townslip-was ap-
pointed, to act as committee Of vigilance.
On motion, it YVES ga
Resolved That il shall be the duty of
the vigilance committee 10 take such mea-
sures as may be necessary to secure the
attendance Of every democratic voter a.
the polls. ae45
Resolved, That the proceedings Of thi.
meeting be published in the lows Capital
Reporter. - Tg stss'g
JNO. P. McCUNE, Pse.t
j~o. Wnlrs, Secy.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
A Kill FOR the improvement of the nayisa'i
of The Mississippi river.
The western Delegation.

The people Of the West have reason 4
be proud Of their Delegation in Congress
| We have especially viewed with feelings
OF pride and satisfaction, the course of ;
portion Of the Representatives from Hi
nois and Missouri; foremost among hon
stand Messers. Douglass, Wentworth
Smith and Hosc, Of the former, and Mr.
! Bowlin, Of the latter State. There are
Of course, others Of the western democra
tic delegation, including in the list ou'
own talented ana highly esteemed Dele
gate, Gen. Dodge, and Mr.. Martin, tn.
able Delegate from Wisconsin, who are
deserving Of honorable mention here
The more immediate object, however, o
this brief notice, is to render merited
lribn.e to the above named gen,leme
whom circumstances have brought more
prominently TO our notice. While they
have advocated western interests, and
urged the claims of the western people up
on the consideration Of Congress, with
such zeal. ability, and success, as to enti-
tie them 10 the warmcst gratitude and the
highest regard Of their constituents, they
have not, like many members from other
portions Of the Union, evinced a willing
ness 10 sacrifice national for sectional in
terests, nor to violate democratic princi-
pies for the attainment of their own favor
lite objects
With reference to our foreign relations,
they have on all occasions been among
the foremost in maintaining our territorial
rights and national honor, regardless Of
all minor considerations, and have always
been found in the thickest of the fight in
opposing the imbecile and pusilanimous
policy advocated by those recreant demo-
Gratis, whose sectional or political interest
dictated TO them cooperation with the
wings, for the purpose Of defeating the
great leading object Of Mr.. Folks admin
.istraiion. No section Of the Union can
boas, of more taiented delegation more
faithful one there could not be. We doubt
not that OH their return to their constitu
ents, to render, each an account Of his
stewardship, tEeir fidelity will be re-
warded by the most nnequivocal proofs
Of the confidence Of their respective con
stituences. We are glad 10 see that near
" all Of the democratic Representatives
from illinois, as well as Mr.. Bowlin, Of
ST. Louis, Mo-, are re-nominated. We
set down their re election BY largely in
creased maiorities as certain.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS,
Liberty Township Democratic
Meeting.

The Democrats of Liberty township met
pursuant to notice, on the evening Of the
18th inst. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. Bowdan, and L. p. Frost
was chosen as Chairman, and J. G. Tant-
fnger Secretary; when the following nam
ed persons were chosen as Delegates to
the county Convention to be held ON tho
goth inst, at Iowa City: IS
James Seahorn, J. G. Tantlinger, Jona-
than Harris, George Fry, George Fesler,
Jacob Overholtzer and James Davis; after
which, it was s .az egE-ass
Resolved, That the delegation be en-
powered TO Gil all vacancies that may &C.
cur in their own number. ont of the town.
ship. - ,ara. ss$ ass
p Mr.. Frost then rose and presented the
following Ttsolutions, which were unani-
mousiy add pied: aaa sea- 81 ssts
Resolved, That we hold the doctrine
of paper swindling as promulgated by
wings, in utter detestation; believing, as
we do, that all banks and banking are
highly injurious to any Republic. -
Resolved, That we view the constitu-
ton framed by the late Convention, as
true model Of civil and religious liberty.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to
use all laulable and honest means TO Sc
cure the election of such candidates as
the Convention may bring before the peo-,
pie. =. =. .--- F.. =
-. l.. L. P. FROST, Chm.
}. q. TANrLINGER, Sec'y.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
Improvement or the aIississfppi,

Improvement or the mississippi.
We are happy to inform our readers
that there is still some prospect Of partial
justice being done to the citizens Of The
upper Mississippi valley, at the present
session Of Congress; as will be seen BY
the action taken on The following bill, in
troduced BY Mr.. Hoge, Of Illinois, for the
Improvement Of the Desmoins and Rock
rive, rapids. The bill having been intro
duced on the 9Th Of last January, it is
presumed, from tho great delay inthe re-
port upon it, that our friends met with
considerable difficulty in procuring from
the committee on Roads and Canals, 10
which it was referred. unanimous re-
port in favor Of its passage. But they
have persevered until their object il Oh
tanned. Hon. Robt. Smith, also Of Illinois,
Who Was Chairman Of said committee, re-
ported the bill back, on the 4th Of May,
without amendment; when il was refer
red to the committee of the whsle on the
state Of the Union. We hope that the
proscriptive disposition and feeling Of
jealousy towards The West which prevails
10 very great extcn, among the eastern
and southern members, may be so far
overcome, as to permit this bill to become
a law. The sum which it aPpropriates
to the above nsned object, ($i00,o0o,
viii go very far towards removing the OBJ
strnctions to the navigation Of the Mis-
sissippi above St. Louis; and the invest
ment will make i, for the interest Of the
Government to follow it up with additional
appropriation. hereafter, so as to render
the navigation easy and safe at all seasons
Of the year. The accomplishment of this
object will at once add very materially to
the value of every mans property,
Throughout, Iowa and great portion of
Illinois and Wisconsin; and the interest Of
the General Government will OF course
be promoted IN an equal proportion:
A Bll FOR the improvement, of the nayrga ion
Of the Mississippi river.
Be ii enartetl by the Ssnnte md House Of
Representatives. Of the Uaiied STATES Of finer
ira in Congress assembled, That there b.,
and hereby is appropriated, out Of any
moneys in the treasury not Otherwise ap
prorriated, the sum Of one hundred ihous-
and dollars, 10 be expended under the or
ders and dilec,ion Of the Secretary OF War,
in the most eGrclusf manner, for the i'm
prnyement Of The Rock river and Des
Moines rapids Of the Mississippi river.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

ers, who miraculously escaped to- tell the
story, saw his father and brother b,,tche1<
ed 10 this way. *s
There was report that the two Mex.
leans steamers had sailed for Hsvanna UNI
der. British colofs, to act as privateers
against our shipping.
The steamship Alabama arrived at N.
Orleans en- the Sd inst, from Brasos San.
tiago, which port sic left on the lst. -
One OF the editors ofthe n. .. Tropic,
writing from camp at Matamoros, May
2S, says. three or four Mexicsns from
MONTEREY had just had conference will,
Col. Twiggs. They represent that the fly
ing Mexicans are progressing towards
Monterey; ''seven days ago they were
seven irsgnes from ths place." Ampndia,
so the Mexicans heard, had gained the as
tendency in the army, and had Arista as
prisoner. This was Ampudia's effor,
from the instant he reached Matamoros. -
After the battle ofthe 9th, he being the
first man TO leave the battle field in the
retreat, and before any one arrived al his
quick heels. reported that Arista had be-
,rayed the army to the Americans. This
report he spread along the road towards
Monterey, and no doubt the troops have
gladly taken advantage Of such an idea, to
save themselves from the shame of de-
feat.
"Will the Mexicans army come back
here?" asked Col. Twiggs. It would
mike the fortune Of an actor. il he could
initiate the expression and action Of the
Mexican in the reply Of no! nersr come
bock.'
The morale Of til. report Of the latest
news from the interior Of Mexico, is, that
Paradrs is not at the head Of an army ap
preaching this place, and that Ampudia
is not as has been reported, one hundred
miles from here, ''eutr.nched;" on the
contrary. he is flying into the interior,
and will most likely paralyze the people
as he progresses. BY the news Of the de-
feat CT "the grand army Of the Mexican
nation.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

WAR MEErING.-The Bloomington
Herald contains the proceedings ola public
meeting heldin tina, town on the 9th inst,
Ito adopt measures for the purpose Of re-
spending promptly to the call Of the Pres
ident, (made through the Governor of
this Territory for Volunteers to repel the
invasion of our rights and slaughter Of our
citizens by the Mexican nation;'' at which
HIM. Joseph Williams presided, and VIM.
J.ellingwel Esq, offciated as Secretary.
Silndry addresses were delivered, a series
OF spirited resolutions adopted and an orig
inal patriotic song sung by Hon. Joseph
Williams. The meeting resolved that its
proceedings should be published in all the
papers Of the territory; but they reached
us too late, (being quite lengthy, )to ap-
pear in the Reporter Of this week. Had
they been forwarded as sooner ue would
cheerful'y have given 'hcma place.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
Military.

At meeting Of the Desmoines comfy
Volunteers, No. !, held at Burlington or
the 9th inst, the following officers wer.
elected - e
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES D. Mills.
list Lieut.. Geo. w. Bowie,
Cd g Francis O. Beckett.
ls.Sergeant-W. w. Hudson,
Cd g Gordon McCauley,
Sd John C. Abercro.nbie,
9TH g Eza Ivers.
lst Corporal-John Jones,
"a !" John j. Adams,
Sd to" G. A. Warner,
9TH 8" Frederick Funk.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17
Wing Nominations.

The wings OF johnson county held
a mass meeting, ESQ called, at this place,
on the 18th inst. The attendance was
very meagre: but it was SO much the easier
for the jurto Of wire puliers in this city,
to manage the nominations. For poiiti-
cal tliimble rigging ard sleight Of hand, and
for adroiiness in those very practices
which they are lcudesl in denouncing
commend US 10 wing caucus clique. A
committee TO nominate! uiua roce vote on
the report! That's the way TO do it up.
Like the wing banking system, it is "safs
and e1pdient." There may be teu bold
enough 10 vote against the report, but
they will seldom equal the number Of the
train bands. The following is the tickle,
formed-precisely as reported by the com
mittee. 1t is PROFESSIONALLY formidable
array of names; but what strikes us as
the most formidable part Of it, is the head.
t'ouncilman-Wm. Penn Clark.
Representatives,. D. Downey.
Commissioner-E.ward Foster.
Sheriff.. H. Epperson.
Treasurer H. Slower.
Recorder-A. J. Lucas.
Commissioners Clerk j. P. Bradshaw
Judge Of Probate-Jas. Trimble.
Coroner-Robert Heating.
Inspector Weights s. Measures -Jno.
Powell.
As there were but very few from the
country 20 this meeting, il was our inten-
ton to have given more detailed report
Gifts proceedings. for The edifica,ion Of our
wing friends in the country. bu, will have
to defer il to a more convenient season -
We would, however, express our regret
at the sudden dispersion Of the meeting,
Immediately upon the announcement of
the ticket, without one solitary speech to
rouse the dropping spirits OF the faithful
without adopting one enthusiastic double
refinined whig resolution, or waiting
for greeting in set phrase from any
Ct the standard bearers just selected.
The moment they were announced, the
entire assembly was taken with stimuli
taneous and hurried leaving. The effect
was electrical. Indeed, the report of that
committee cannot be compared, in its ef-
fsc,s, to any thing more appropriately, than
,oa battery charged with negative or re-
pulyire electricity. Oh Babylon, how art
thou fallen!
Laier.-Since writing the above we have
heard rumor that tie entire ticket, with
the exception of the head, either had re-
signed, or were about 10 resign their nom
nations. That is decidedly wrong. 1t
will never do 10 desert You should
''stand up to your rack boys, "iodder or
no fodder" and fellow your file leader.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

(also wing authority J gives the Darsville,
Fort Plain, Essex county, White Hall, St.
Lawrence county, Banks. and Oliver
Lees Bank, A. having suspended specie
payment.
So here we have no less than nine banks
under this much admired safety fund sys.
tenn in etate Of actual suspension at once
How soon they will explode no mar
knows; but no wise man will receive Their
bills OF those Of the banks connected with
them, unless he has an opportunity Of dis.
posing Of them !. par Immediately. The
best Of them are not safe 10 lay up owe,
night. II s'.'''s
How Il Works Id Uississtppi.
y The est Louis American, "a Wing Of
Native paper. says that the entire batch d
Mississippi banks have forfeited their
charters by suspension--lhe Supreme
Court Of that State having decided that a
continued suspension Of specie payments is
just s. undoubted ground tfforfeitnre. The
Jackson, miss. } Southron also makes the
same statement, and says that the decision
alluded 10 settles the banks Of that State
snosr and torever.'' So mote il be.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1846-06-17

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TER, and receiving pay ,hesefar. 10 .he cities Of
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