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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

Shepard Is deficient in " sagacity, statesman
ship" &c. Well, it ia no new thing for the.
man who happens to differ with the Federal
leaders, to be wanting, in their opinion. in all
these things. The Editor of the Register said
the same thing about Mr.. Polk, but the diff
Guilty was in getting the people to believe him.
He will find the same difficulty as regards
Mr.. Shepard. There is no better evidence of
Mr.. Shepard's capacity, integrity, and I'M
finching devotion TO the true Republican doc
trines of the patriots of the Union. than the
fact that he is bitterly denounced by such
prints as the Raleigh Register. Mr.. Shepard
ought, and no doubt does, consider it the high
est tribute to his efforts in the cause of his
country, that he is abused by the Federal
prints. Bnt let him go on. He is doing no.
bly,, and will be rewarded by the honest and
patriotic people Of the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03
"GREAT WESTERN

During the .bombardment Of Fort Brown,
says the New Orleans Delta, there was a wo-
man in The Fort, the wife of one of the privates,
who, regularly and attentively, the whole
time, piled the men at the guns with coffee
and other refreshments, while they piled the
Mexicans with shot. She gave Uncle Sans
boys gunpowder (tea) while they helped the
Mexicans to some grape. Where the shot
flew thickest there was she; and she frequent
Iy lit soldiers segar from an exploded shell.
She is large athletic woman, having frame
well proportioned to her big, generous heart.
She 10 now the tayorite of the whole army,
and being a native of Indiana, the sobriquet
every where attaches to her Of the :" Great
Western" At the dinner given to the dele
CATION from the State Legislature, the Great
Western was toasted with all the honors, all
though exposure to the sun has made her al
ready bro,en.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

ADJOURNMENT OF CoNGREss. On the 25th
ult., Mr.. flanagan in the Senate, introduced re-
solution providing for the adjournment of Con-
gross on the goth of July, sine die. On this reso-
luton spirited debate sprung up, a majority of
the democratic members insisting that this was too
early day, as many questions Of the gravest i'm
portance to the country were yet to be disposed Of
Mr.. Benton opposed the resolution OIL the ground
that territorial government had to be organized
IN Oregon, and that the treaty which had been
concluded between this country and England
could not reach the latter country and be returned
ratified before the 2esh of July. The resolution
was laid on the table by vote of 81 to %, Sc
Congress will most likely not adjourn till the mid
0'O - August; perhaps later.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03
From Mexico.

From the New Orleans papers, which we
have received during the last week, we gather
the materials Of the following article on Mex
lean affairs: -@s~
We have dates, via Havana, from the city
Of Mexico, up to the 3Oth of May. The Mex
lean Congress was assembling in the Capt.
tol, but quorum of the deputies had not arri-
we'd up to that date. An informal session,
however. had been held, and it was thought
that Ex-President Bustamente would be cleo
ted President of the Congress. 1t was also
thought, from the tone of popular feeling, as
well as from the apparent devotedness Of Con-
gress to him, that Paroles, the present provi-
sional President, would be made the President
of the Republic. Paroles had failed in his
endeavors to obtain assistance from the Cler-
gy consequently the finances of the country
respondent Of the Diario de la Marino, of Ha-
vana. was Of the opinion tina! Congress would
confer dictatorial powers on Paroles. 1t was
generally believed in the city of Mexico, at
last dates, that Paroles would take the fold
himself, and proceed forthwith to the seat of
war. Should he do so, Gen. Bravo, the now
commander Of the troops at Vera Cruz, would
be elected Vice President, to take charge Of
the administration in his (the Presiden,'s) alb
senee. !, is supposed that Paroles would be
able 10 bring abont sixteen thousand troops
into the field. Should he do so, our brave
troops on the Rio Grande will have an oppor-
innity of winning for themselves additional
garlands of laures.-Busness was almost at
at a stand in the metropolis, at last dates.
The suspension of the payment of the interest
on the public debt still! continued. Indeed,
every thing seemed to be at skies and sevens.
There was no confidence in the administration.
The more rejecting and respectable portion of
the Mexican people are willing that almost
any change may take place, so that it would
give to them stability in the administration Of
affairs.
STILL LArER-Revolution in JaHsco.-By
way of Brazos Santiago. says the Picayune, we
received copy of FL L comoter Of Vera Crnz.
revolution had broken out in the important
department of Jalisco. The city Of Guada.
lajara had revolted and declared itself, garri.
sen and all. in oPen opposition y Porudrs aud
tie present Congress. They declare in favor
Of Santa Anna, and proclaim him as their chief
in the enterprise which they have undertaken
for the reformation of the republic. Every
thing seems 10 be in confusion. The province
Of Yucatan has declared her neutrality in the
present war, consequently her ports will not
be blockaded. The government. holds ont
an intimation that it is willing to treat with
any person properly authorized by the United
States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

We see that our contemporaries Of the Oh
server, Chronicle, Register and Carolinian,
are Dragging of the accessions which they
have received to their subscription list, within
a short time past. We, too, of the Journal,
can tell similar tale. We have received up
wards Of 20 new names within the "last two
months" But what is better, and more than
any of them can say, we have added upwards
of 500 new names to our subscription list,
since we took charge Of the paper, about 81
months ago; and what is still more, when we
come out in our new and enlarged form in Sep
TENDER next, we anticipate the addition of a
few hundred more. What say the friends OF
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

GEN. ARisTA's PApERs.-We see by the
official dispatches received in Washington.
from Gen. Taylor, that amongst the papers Of
Gen. Arista, the original draft of procama-
ton written by himself and addressed 10 the
American soldiers, was found, calling upon
them to desert the American standard and
offering them considerable inducements. He
tells them that every private. who may desert
to the Mexican camp, will be received as a
citizen of that Republic, and will receive 800
be rewarded in proportion. We do not learn
whether ever this proclamation found its way
into the camp Of Gen. Taylor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03
Keep it before the People.

Keep it before the people that the present
embarassments of the State are the legitimate
fruits of WING legislation and wing admins
tration. Let the people reflect that tie State
has incurred liabilities on account of the Raj
eigh and CASTOR Rail Road, to the amount of
upwards of million of dollars, and that these
liabilities were incurred by Wing Legislatures.
Keep it constantly before the people that the
State must and will inevitably lose at least
seven or eight hundred thousand dollars by
that concern; and that the Wing party are a.
lone responsible for it. 1t was in the Legis-
lature of 1888, that the State loaned its credit
TO this corporation, to the tune Of 100000,
by endorsing the bonds of the Company to
that amount; and let it be ever remembered
that this was Wing Legislature which pas
sed this act, and Wing Governor which rat
flied it. Keep it also constantly before the
people that, in 1910, this company notorious
ly ipsolvent, again applied to the Legislature
for further assistance, and obtained another
loan Of 100000. This was also Wing
Legislature. People of North Carolina, we
appeal to you. and ask you. can you continue
to support party which has run your State
so deeply in debt. Remember that it you
who will be compelled to make up these los
ses, out of your own pockets. Remember that
you must be taxed, and that heavily, to meet
these losses, and preserve the faith of the
State. Recollect, too, that tire present irudrr
of this party, and its candidate for Governor,
William A. Graham, with an nnaccountable
recklessness, purchased for the State the Raj
eigh and CASTOR Rail Road, at cost of $363,-
900, when he might, II he had only exerc sed
ordinary prudence, have got it for much less
sum. We appeal to you, as honest men and
as patriots, and ask you if you can any longer
support party whose policy is runous to
your best interests. No, you cannot. You
will throw aside the trammels of party disci.
pIine and support James B. Shepard, whose
patriotism and devotion to your interests you
can rely upon A man whose principles are
such as will ensure the largest possible amount
of prosperity, for every interest and class in
the State. You cannot, and you will not, vote
for VIM. A. Graham, who has assisted in in
volving your State in debt. This you cannot
do
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

Through the politeness of our valued cor.
respondent. Lieut.. Fremont, now with the
army on the Rio Grande. we have been fur.
nished with the two first numbers Of the
new paper which has been started in the city
of Matamoras. 1t is a small sheet, printed
one side IN English and the other in Spanish.
We think i. moy effect a great deal of good
in diffusing useful information among the in-
habitans Of Tamaulipas. We quote from the
second number (6lh June,) the following pa
ragraph:
"In order that friends abroad need not be
apprehensive as to the troops stationed here
suffering for the absolute accessories oflife, we
will inform them, that Of all things necessary
to subsist so large body, there is a sutIicien-
cy and to spare; besides, scarcely any Of tho
delcacies which our southern cities present,
but what can be obtained here in abundance.
Eggs, milk. poultry, fresh beef, and variety
of vegetables. are constantly huckstered round
ny the Mexicans among our troops, and though
the rates they impose upon Us are rather exorb.
tant, they are cheertuIly paid as an induce
ment for them TO continue their supplies
C4fee and Eating Houses, under The supervision
Of Americans, ARE becoming numerous through
out the city; and taking all things together,
(barring the fleas) Matamoras is no bad place
10 live in.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

APPOINTMENT OF GENERALs.-Un Thursday,
the 25:h ult the bill for the organization of the
volunteers called into the service of the United
States, was passed unanimously. The President
BY and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
is to appoint such number of Brigadier and Major
Generals as the service may require. An amend
ment was offered to this bill by Mr.. Crittenden
of Kentucky. giving to the States the appointment
of the Generals, but it was voted down. The bill
provides that every Brigade must consist of three
Regiments, and every Division of two Brgades.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03
Low FARE.-The Philadelphia Ledge,

Low FARE.-The Philadelphia Ledger,
speaking of the prosperity of the Eastern Rail
Roads, and the increased dividends which
they have declared during the last six months,
attributes this happy state of things in part,
and that large part, TO the reduction of fare,
which has been made by most of them. 1t has
encouraged travel. Many who would never
have thought Of riding in rail road car, have
been induced by the cheapness of the thing to
take trip. We wonder how similar course
would work at the South. We think it would
increase the income of our own roads
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

The Stockholders in the Wilmington rail-
road met on Wednesday last. President bud
lev and Col. Gadsden have laid before Con-
gress, memorial, asking for an appropriation
Of money for carrying the mail for ten years,
from " eldon to Atlanta in Georgia, one-third
of the mail pay over the roads finished on said
:oute. to be applied to connecting the Will
mington and South Carolina roads.
This application, at this time of pressure
upon the money chests of the United States,
will prove frnitless.
This meeting of The Stockholders, we per-
ceve, looks rather to connexion with Charles
ton. than with Sumptervile.
Fayetteville CorOEnian, 9th ut.
We differ with the Carolinian. We think
that Congress will advance the money to our
people, whenever they are ready to make the
contract, in such a manner as will secure the
connection. The Post Master General has al.
ready expressed himself favorably towards the
commend the memorial to the consideration of
Congress. The Post Office Department is
very anxious that the Connecting Link
should be built. Indeed, the mail failures dn-
ring the last winter, caused by the stormy
weather on our coast, have opened the eyes Of
the Department to the necessity of having
land communication between this point and
the South Carolina Rail Road. We may
mention the fact, that there were at least ten
failures of the Mail in one month last winter,
caused by the bad weather, and the impossi-
bility of the steamboats, going to sea. Now
the completion Of a Rail Road from this point
to the South Carolina Road, would obviate
this difficulty, and we certainly think it would
be for the interest Of the General Government
to grant the prayer of the memorial. The De-
partment would be vastly the gamer. And
" hat would be the advancement Of few hum
dred thousand dollars, to effect this desirable
end. There would be a gain in time Of a,
least twelve hours. This, Of itself, would he
sufficient consideration. We hope, for the
interest Of ali the parties concerned, that Con-
gress will be favorably disposed towards the
nroieck
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

In the Tariff Bill reported TO Congress by
the Committee of Ways and Means. there are
several articles, not the growth of the United
States, and which are imported into this coun-
try, upon which noduty isproposed to be laid.
We do not intend to notice all these articles.
We will speak only of two of them-Cefee
and Tea. These, should the bill reported by
Gen. Mckay be adopted by Congress, will be
admitted duty free. Under present clrcnm-
stances, with foreign war upon our hands,
and consequent large increase in our expen-
ditures, we think that it would not be good
policy to continue these two articles on the
free list. 1t is said that they are necessaries
of life--that they are consumed by the poor
man, and that, therefore, they have claims on
the free list. But we cannot see the force OF
this, especially when we turn to other portions
of the same bill and find that Iron is taxed 80,
end Sugar and Salt 20 per cent. ad valorem.
Now we would ask the reader, if Sugar, Salt
and Iron, are not more the necessaries of life
than Coffee and Tea. Do they not enter as
largely into the consumption of the poor man
as Coffee and Tea? Still these latter are sd-
mitted duty free, whilst the former are taxed.
Why is this =! We know of but one solution;
Sugar, Iron and Salt, are made in the United
States, and their producers here must have the
foreign article taxed, in order TO prevent COM
petition. On the other hand, Coffee and Tea
are not grown in the United States,-conse-
quently there is no class to be protected a.
gainst the foreign article. But We ask, when
money ia wanted for the national defence,
would it not be we'll to lay moderate duty
on these articles. Certainly they can bear it
as we'll as Sugar and Salt. And most Ger.
tainly the people of the Union would much
SOONER pay little more for these articles than
incur national debt, which must, one day or
another, be paid off by taxes, in some shape.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

BRUNswIcK.-The Democrats Of Brunswick
county have nominated S. N. Galloway as
their candidate for the Legislature. We have
seen gentleman from that county who says
that the party are very sanguine of his election.
Mr.. Galloway is very popular, and We doubt
not will make tip top run. The majority a.
gainst US is very small. and we feel confident
that he will overcome it. Let the Democrats
of Brunswick rally around him, and success
will reward their efforts. This is the only
dark spot in the district. A little exertion will
lV this, and old Brunswick will stand
-" - ' '-,"ratic platform, side by side with
the other counties the district. .-'"~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

Feaiherstone's regiment proceeded 10 A..
on the 18th inst. oafiia
=. A report was current and generally c,ed;,.s
mat Generals Arista and Ampndia had heo'
ordered to repair to the city of Mexico. - osen
swer In person for the disasters which SH "h-
attended the troops under their com,. "a.e
they were accused of betraying the arm no'
it was also reported that Herrera had
relnstated in the Presidency, and ,ba, h. ' &c
Immediately proposed an armis,ice - r "aG
Taylor with view to settle she a;.S." ven.
tween the two Republics. pu'e De-
Mails from the U. S. steamer Pin,
sloop. st. Mary's and frigate Rari,an' S.r,
been brought hirher BY the Day. nave
The steam-sekooner Anousfa and .,.
Leo were stila ashore at Point isabel @'1es
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

A work, entitled the Lives Of the FeIons,
81 the American Criminal Calendar" has
been placed on our table by the publishers,
CGasp s. Wakes, New York. We have look
ed oVer the work, but really cannot say that
we like it. We do not think that the detailed
history Of highwaymen and house-breakers
can, by its publication, tend to the increase OF
good morals in the community. Certainly. to
= refined mind. the perusal of such work
cannot bnt be tiresome. not to say disgusting.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

GuLL1BIL1rY.-Iti is really amusing to witness
the gullibility of some people. We have seen il
stated in several papers that Gen. De Ia Vega
who was captured by our troops on the Rio Grande
had proceeded to Washington. Several of the
editors had either him themselves or they hat
seen those who had seen him, when all the while
he was comfortably located in New Orleans
Some people will be hoaxed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03
The Mexican Coast.-its h,oc..

The only towns, Of any importance afono,b.
Mexican coast on the Gulf, are Vera c.,
Iampico. Alvarado, Tobasco, and Satc LAM.
rlne. Ofthese Vera Cruz alone is accessis3. ~
our vessels of war now stationed on the coas,
The others, from the shoalness of the hare
cannot he reached even by our sloops Of war,
Our squadron under The command of Comma.
dore Conner, has laid the whole Mexican eo,s.
under blockade; but this blockade is bx ~
means complete, as small crafts of licb,
draft can enter any Of these, We're Cruz AZ.
cepted, despite the metal ofour vessels DIVA,
Indeed this has been already demonstrated hv
the Brig Eugenia, Capt. Roscoe, running into
port in spite of the sfoop ofwar Falmouth
Nor can any Of these cities be successfully
attacked by the naval forces which we now
have in the Gulf. five wish 10 operate
promptly and successfully, our Governmen,
must fit out vessels of light draft-somethnu
IN the nature of transports. which will at once
carry men and metal, and be able TO cross the
bars, which at present protect these towns
from our ships of large calibre. We ought
to cripple the commerce Of our antagonist s,.
much as possible; indeed, cut i, off entirely.
This is the only way we can bring him To-
terms
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03
The Fourth,

Tomorrow will be the SEVENTEEN anniver-
saEy Of our republics birth. Seventy years
ago our ancestors, with heroism for which
the annals of the civilized world furnish no
PARALLEL, aud amidst circumstances that might
we'll have appalled, the stoutest hearts, gave
to the world the United States of America and
pledged all that was dear to them to establish
their independence. What rush Of emotions
crowd upon the mind Of the American patriot,
upon day like this The past, the present
and the future career of his beloved country,
are all presented TO his imagination, arrayed
in the most vivid colors. And what heartfelt
emotions of pride, gratitude and hope, does the
contemplation Of the picture awaken! Seven
~ years ago, and we were but handful of
people, scattered over the atlantic coast OF
America, entering upon sanguinary, and,
in the opinion of many of the 6rmest friends
Of liberty, hopeless struggle with the most
powerful nation on the face ofthe globe. To-
day we number upwards oftwenty millions OF
people, rich in arts, arms and civilization. and
in the successful pursuit Of all that can make
a nation prosperous and happy. When we
look around US and contemplate the civil and
political condition of the other nations of the
world, and compare that condition with our
own. what emotions of gratitude should the
annual return of this memorable day awaken
in our bosoms and with what a deep and
hoa Pff tn nfrv nd h0r in.
stitutions should we enter upon its celebration.
Gathering around the altar Of our country's IL
berty "'like band of brothers joined" we
should lay aside every feeling of party preju-
dice and give the tribute of united patriotism
for at least one day, to the spirit of liberty,
which we may we'll imagine, upon this ami
versdrY, hovers over our land. Dark and sad
indeed will be that period in the annals OF
America, when The fourth of July will cease
to be celebrated as the great jubilee ofthe ma.
ton. We trust in heaven that such day
NAV never arrive. When it does, the doom
Of our liberties, our institutions-all that is
now dear and valuable to us, will be close a,
hand.
We trust that on tomorrow the citizens oil
Wilmington will engage in the celebration Of
the day with zeal and spirit worthy of the
glorious event which We commemorate. 1t 10,
in our estimation, the sacred duty of every A.
merican to join heart and hand in the festivi-
ties of this our national jubilee; and cold in
deed must that heart be to the holy inspirations
of the day, which can let it pass by without
being touched by the feelings which it is SC
we'll calculated to arouse.
Let US, then, have a spirited celebration
One worthy of the day-worthy of our town
and worthy of the good old North State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

ODD FELLows.-Through the Politeness of
]. B. Newly. (Grand Secretary We have
been furnished with copy of The proceedings
of the R. w. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows,
which assembled in Wilmington on the 18th
Of last May. We have looked ever the report,
and are gratihed to find that the cause of Odd
Fellowship in North Carolina, 10 going on
with increased prosperity. -.-.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

Commander Slidell Mackenzie sailed from
Norfolk on the l4.h nit. in the U. s. brig
Truxton, for Havana, and it is said that he
was charged with mission to Santa Anna.
1t lie now surmised in the best informed poIii-
ical circles, that Santa Anna will shortly APP
pear at Vera Cruz, and that his star will again
be in the ascendant in Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

WELL DONE DUPLIN.-We learn from a
gentleman, a citizen of Duplin County, that
at the regimental muster, which took place at
kenansville, on Saturday. the Goth ult., one
hundred and thirty four good and true mem
volunteered their services for the Mexican war.
Well done Duplin!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-07-03

"PALo ALTo."-The New York papers
say that since the victories achieved by onr
troops at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma,
the folks in those ''diggins have " Palo AL
to- hats, " Palo Alto" rocking chaIrs, &c.
Even the vendors Of locofoco matches are now
crying through the streets, "Palo Alto"
matches.