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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

GREAT FREsHET-RA1L ROAD INJURED
On Saturday last it commenced raining in this
region, and for IL OF 1 5 hours it poured down
almost without intermission. We learn that
the streams were raised very high, and that
serious injury has been done TO the growing
cfops on the low grounds. On Sunday the
Raleigh and CASTOR Road had become SO much
washed, that about eleven miles from this
place one of the baggage cars run off into a
culvert, breaking loose from the forward pas
senger train and the engine, The entire train OF
cars. in fact, narrowly escaping the chasm
which had been caused by the rains The
Northern Mail of course was delayed by this
accident, and we learn that several days must
probably elapse before the road can be put in
a safe condition for the Cars.-Ral. Standard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
OUR COMMERCIAL PROSPECTS.

Our packet ships begin TO come IN pretty
well loaded, and there are decided indications.
of very large fall trade. There are great
markets in this country for almost every arti-#
Gle composing the necessaries and 1uxuries of
life. Our producing classes are generally IN
such comfortable condition, that any ordina-
ry increase in prices for their products places
them at once in the highest state of prosperity
We. are in condition to consume largely of
everything coming to our shores from foreign
ports, and we are in condition to pay for ev-
erything we take. Give us markets abroad
for our agricultural products, and we will fur
nish markets for the products of Europe. A
free and fair exchange of products will give
wealth to all countries, and there is no other
nation possessing the ability to practise more
thorough free trade system than this. We are
rapidly approaching that point, and it is our
impression that the United States will be the
first to do away with all restrictions upon COM
merce, and open her ports to all flags and to
every nation, upon terms as favorable as those
enjoyed by her own vessels.
1t will be, without doubt, many years be-
fore such a result is reached, but we are near
| er to it now than any other nation, and our
progress towards that point IS more rapid than
any European government. We have such a
moderate expenditure in the administration of
our government, that direct taxation would be
more easily adopted than many imagine, and
this expenditure would be materially reduced
by the abolition of all custom houses, revenue
officers, and the host of Office holders who now
suck SO much pap from the public treasury 1t
is rather an early day even to allude to this
revolution in our commercial system, but the
question will soon be agitated, and the matter
will come up in an official shape at an earlier
day than is dreamed of. For the present we
must look to the movements tending to that
point.
Our commercialprospects never were bright
er, and we are upon the high road to wealth
All classes have full and remunerative en-
ployment, and even the paupers of Europe
become consumers of manufactures the moment
they land upon our shores. We give then
work, and in return they become customer:
for all the necessaries of life, and in few
years many of them become our largest ane
richest agriculturalists.
NJ Y Herald, 7h inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
It should be constantly kent before the ne

1t should be constantly kept before the peo-
pie, that the federal wings prophesied that the
of the tariff of 1912 would be fol-
lowed by embarrassment, stoppages, and COM
mercial ruin! But disregarding this croaking,
the tariff of 1876 was adopted, and all kinds
of business is good, and the country was new
er more prosperous. All those doleful pro-
phecies are satisfied. Yet, as a device, and to
hoodwink the people, and divert their attention
from these prophetic falsehoods, these politi-
cal prophets are mum as to the operation of
the tariff of 1916; but they say much about
the Mexican war-favorable to Mexico, and
against America. This is rampant whiggery
New Haven Register.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

WESTERN COMMERCE 1t is stated in fse
st. Louis Era that there are Il9G steamboats,
engaged On the waters Of the Mississippi val
ley, costing upwards of 81 6.000, Geo, employ
ing 10000 men. and running at an annual ex-
pense of S32,7eG.OG0. Il is also stated in the
same paper that these boats are capable OF
carrying. annually, IL. 1000 900 tons of freight
and that the annual value of the commerce oil
this great valley is over S432 zoo, 600, OF
more than twice as much as that of the whole
foreign commerce of the country This state.
ment may be true; but it looks little like
western extravaganza Philad. Bulletin
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
L4TESTNEWs FROM MEXICO.
Erom 1hs New Orleans Pleayune, August 81

From the New OTleanS flcayune, August 81:
FROM THE ARMY OF GEN. TAYLOR.
The propeller Washington, from Vera Cruz
and Tampico, 1oached at the Brazos on the
9th ult. and received mail from the army
of Gen. Taylor
The American Flag of the 24th ut. con-
faiHs not word of any interest here.
Passengers from Matamoros. who came
over on the Washington, tell us that the day
thew left that city news was received there by
Mexican merchants that Gen. Scott had had
an action with the MexcaRs at Rio Frio and
defeated them totally, with loss on his part
of three hundred men. This news the Bee
says was read at the head of the troops at
Matamoros. We presume this was done on
the 26th-the day before the Washington leit
the Brazos. If Gen. Scott entered Mexico on
the 18th ult., this would give nine days Tor
the news TO have reached Natamoros-a dls.
lance of nearly $50 leagues by the way OF
San Luis Potosi and the Tula pass. The time
is amply sufficient for the transmission OF the
news. But we have dates to the Goth from
TampicO also, which is several hundred miles
nearer the capital, and yet not word of Gen.
SCOTS victory.
Furthermore, our correspondent at Monterey
writing on the 18th, says they had then re-
oeived rumor there that Gen. Scott had defea-
ted very large force under Santa Anna neal
the city Of Mexico. This was rumor, and
very possibly was as authentic as the one
which reached Matamoros a few days later
We anneXt the latest letter we have received
from Monterey.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

Why do the Coon leaders and wire-workers
not say something about WOOL? One year a.
go they were very full of talk on the subject
Night and day they labored to get up PANIC.
They told the honest and intelligent farmers
of Washington county, that the Democrats by
their rascally Tariff, would destroy the wool
business; and, for the purpose of inducing the
people to credit their story, they travelled all
over the country retailing falsehoods. Did a
farmer chance to sell his wool at low price,
it was heralded by the Coons so that every
body might hear and know it; and through
fear that such instances ight not produce the
desired effect, the columns of the ssReporter''
were employed to proclaim HOW LITTLE such
an one obtained for his wool And all was
attributed to ga WANT OF CONFIDENCE in the
administration of James K. Polk" who was
about to impose and force upon the country
Bob Walkers Ubiquitous Tariff bill.
Wash. Pa.) Examiner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

The MAcEDos1AN.-The frigate Macedo-
man, Commodore DeKay, reached Haulbow-
line, Ireland, Oh the 10th, after a passage Of
twenty mine days from New York, Rev E. T.
Taylor. supercargo Father Mathew and the
Mayor of Cork visited the ship. and were re-
ceived with great enthusiasm. The Comman-
der of the Macedonian dined On Saturday, the
18th, with Admiral Sir Thos. Usher, and on
the 18th he was to be guest at the hospita-
BILE board Of the Very Rev. Mr. Mathew. s
Baltimore CLIPPER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

Marriage in High LJe.-The rumor %. o.
the marriage of the duke of Wellington WIN
the wealthy Miss Boudett Coutts, gamers
strength. The London Atlas says.
"There is no longer any doubt OF the Pc,
liminary arrangements for the approacnIIl1ss
marriage of the illustrious Duke with leu!
distinguished no less for her charitable mum
fcence than her wealth. are nearly complete.
By this union the great banking firm will On Nv
more be in the hands of duchess, WHILE " ~
the other side, the fortunes of the house u
'the hero of hundred battles,' will be place.
upon basis of power which alone was va"
ted to consolidate its glory"
Charleston Netrs'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
Special correspondence Of the Plcuyune
MONTEREY, MEXICO, July 10, 1847.

MONTEREY, MEXICO, July 10, 1847.
The day we started for Mamalequi rather
an interesting incident occurred at Gen. lay
lor's camp A Mexican lady residing in Mon
terey dove up to the generals tent, accom-
panied by three young children, two girls and
a boy, and solicited advice from him. She
stated that she was extremely anxious that her
children should be properly and thoroughly ed
Ncated at some good institution in the United
States, and particularly that they should be
taught the English language, and she was de-
Frous of taking them herself TO the United
States for that purpose, but being totally un-
acquainted there, wished the advice of some
competent person as to what course she should
pursue. The general gave her good advice,
and promised her conveyance and escort to
the Brazos by the next train that goes down.
understand that Mexican robber was
brought into Gen. Taylors camp last night by
two Mexicans, bound in something more sub
stantal than ''slumber's chains" AS mat
ter of course he will be turned over to the
Mexican authorities, unless they have evil
dence that he has committed some efence a.
gainst our people.
Intelligence was received here few days
since from San Luis, via Saltio, that Gen
Scott had met very large force under Santa
Anna near the city of Mexico and defeated
them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

ou-General Taylor stands accused by the
wings of Maryland with bringing on the war
with Mexico, by soliciting from the President
orders for him and his army to proceed to the
Rio Grande and yet, without withdrawing
this accusation, and removing this stain of dis
honor upon his name, they proclaim him their
presidential candidate Can they, then, be
sincere in their support of him, or are they
only using him as a ladder by which some
Corwin whg is ultimately to step into power
We call upon them to clear the old hero of
their unjust accusation, by declaring that his
advice to the government did not bring on the
war, or to come out openly and confess the
insincerity and hollow heartedness of their
pretended friendship for him. We call upon
them, also, to take back their disparaging ex-
pressions about all engaged in the prosecution
of this war, or the honest men of all parties
will laugh to scorn their pretended admiration
of Gen. Taylor-Baltimore Argus.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

Changing Tunc.-The Troy Wing con-
tains the following wholesale retraction in re-
gard to the United States Bank and Sub Urea
sury:
" Some say he Gen Taylor is opposed
to National Bank Suppose he $50 are
seoen-s'ghts Of the Wing party. The present
healthy condition of the domestic exchanges
shows that there is no absolute necessity fol-
a regulator, and the Wings, as party, have
no disposition to disturb the erisfing financial
system of the countru.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

Bfr On Thursday last, several large loads
OF Corn were stored opposite our office, from
farm in Chatham County. The farmer had
sold some weeks since, when the excitement
vas was up 1000 bushels, at ST. per bushel, to a
Mefchanf IN Wilmington. TO be delivered in
July and August!
Gorn is now worth So cents per bushel.
The wagoners and overseers delivering the
corn were as merry as cricke,s. We presume
the merchant In Wilmington was nice ,eorser.
North Cayo!inian, 7th inst,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

The PREs1DENcY-The New York Sun,
in an editorial, ventures the following opinion,
with which, we opine, no one else but our CO.
temporary will agree:
ANY prominent man OF either political party,
possessing sufficient patriotism and courage to
come out boldly in favor of the occupation of
Mexico, the purchase of Cuba, and the estab-
lishment of Mail marine in the place of the
present rotten and useless Navy, would be
elected the President of the i. S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

A Pressing Letter.-The following extract
from letter, sent by settler to his friends
abroad, show that our country is not the
worst in the world:
"My dear Bob-Come to swate Amerky'
and come quickly. Here you can buy para;
ties shillings bushel. whiskey and coal
same price, because we amt got no turf here
dollar day for digging. and no hanging
for stating. Och, now, do come"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

PzRsoSAL.-The Hon. James Buchanan o. D..
rotary of State, and James K. Walker, Esq -;
vate Secretary to the President Of the U. D.
we'd at Old Point Comfort on Thursday morr IT,
in the steamer OsceoIa, from Washington ,.ro,
Hon. Cave johnson, Postmaster General. VIC Iva
is also on visit to Old Point, having arrived
on Wednesday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
SUNDAY NIGHT, July 10, 1917.

SUEDAY NIGHT, July 10, lo4t'
Since writing my letter of this morning.
Capt Rucker has returned from his expedition
to Mazapil, and confirms the report received
from him He found no troops there, but had
every reason to believe that MInon'S cavalry
(under whose command is not known) were
at or in the neghborhood of Matahuala. An
express was despatched by the Mexicans at
MazapiI, immediate y upon the approach OF
Capt r., to the enemy wherever he was, in
forming them OF his approach that they might
he cut off Capt. R. saw nothing of them on
his return, although have no doubt it would
have afforded him infinite satisfaction to do so.
Information has been received from Parras to-
day TO the effect that Don Manuel Ibano had
received an express two days since, announ-
cling the approach of body of upwards of 800
Indians, who had burned and destroyed three
ranches on their way and killed three hundred
Mexicans. 1t is very likely that tbs report
is correct, as it was known that large body
of Indians were in the neighborhood. The
number of killed is probably greatly exagera-
ted. suspect that the force at Parras, one
company of Texans, will be increased. An
extraordinary Mexican express has arrived in
town from San Luis Potosi, en- route for some
point west of the mountains, but what its pur-
port is of course has not leaked out. 1t is
| thought that movement is On foot. The ar
rival Of this express is only known to very
! few, but that courier has arrived there is no
doubt
A great portion of the supplies of corn,
flour and cattle are derived from Parras, and
you will be surprised to hear that an English
house there, claiming protection of the flag OF
their government, go into the market and buy
up everything that we can want, forestalline
us completely as they Immediately demand
higher and unreasonable rates. in some instan
ces amounting to extraordinary, such as oul
government never ought, and probably will
not pay. If they do not consent to take rea
sonable rates their produce ought TO be seizeC
and their claims left to government to settle
The Mexicans who have produce to sell Tea
the punishment of their own government il
they supply our forces with provision, ant
actually pay certain English merchants there
: heavy premium to have the sale made thro
them, or else sell them at reduced prices
Corn brings now So fanega. and SIG is de
manded for corn cdrga, about 300 pounds
$14 is considered fair price, but the specula
tors are seeking for $50 and will not sell TO
less. The wheat and corn crops are comm!
in we'll and there is every prospect of an a
bundant crop. | neg ected to mention tina
Maj. ChevaIie has nearly recovered from tn
effects of his fall The fit was occasioned b,
an over dose of of camphor for a cramp cholic
, believe this is all have to offer to-day a
the auctioneer remarks when he sells his las
article. Yours, truly, JED.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

TIE WILMINGTON MAILs.-We are informed
by Mr. johnson, the Contractor on the Route via
Elizabeth Town, that he had suggested to the
Postmaster General, before cur last paper, to re-
store the former satisfactory arrangement on this
route. And be thinks that the change will soon
be ordered.-l FGyettevik Observer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

Il War Steamer.-The Postmaster General
has concluded contract by which he gives
S45, 900 per annum for war steamer from
Charleston to HAVANA to carry theU S. mail
twice month. The contractors are Messrs,
Mordecai and Gouraud, two merchants of the
first standing IN Charleston, S. c., who
have concluded to have her built by Baltimore
mechanics Immediately She is to be 1000
tons burthea.-Chpper
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

Important Decssson,-The Court of Appeals
OF Kentucky, on Thursday last, decided the
celebrated Maysvlle Methodist Church case,
by which they give the entire property to the
Church, South.-Clipper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

profile. Various other reports are in cIrcn'a-
ton touching the movements of the enemy 10
this direction which are not generally creo!ls'
or entitled 10 credit. Among the noS1 iii
portant of these may mention that Gen: EeyS'
or Raes, is said to be on the mareh loI oai''iio
are moving on to Parras. From the result OF
the reconnaissance OF Capt. Rucker, which |
have noticed above, this latter report is IN
doubtedly false. >.
There is.no more immediate prospect of an
onward movement than when | wrote last. If
the troops promised this column arrive we shall
60 on withouta doubt. So for the sake of an
early peace, do "hurry up them cakes; stir
up The Administration cooks and accelerate
the movements of the new volunteers If,
like R. Swiveler, Esq, the Ohio, Indiana and
Alabama troops "come out strong" we can
"push along and keep moving"
Yours, truly, E. D.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
N. Y. Herald, It'll inst.
From the Savannah Georgia
TRUE AMERICAN SPIRIT.

TRUE AMERICAN SPIRIT.
At our solicitation we have been favored
with the following extract of letter from a
father of four patriotic sons to his relative in
this city We desired to publish it, to show
to all citizens of these States that amor patrlG
was not confined to any portion of the Union.
The eldest of the young men spoken of is a
bout % years of age. The next two are
twins, about 20 years of age. The youngest
is about II years of age.
They are grandsons of one of the game
cocks of the revolution-Gen. DAME, Stewart,
of Liberty county, who, when mere boy,
was one of Marion's legion, was subsequently
taken prisoner by the British, wounded, and
confined in prison ship.
When the fire of liberty is thus transmitted
from sire to son, who can despair of the re-
public
sMy four eldest sons, Daniel, William,
George, and Charles, have all volunteered and
have started for Mexico, to fight under the
banner of Gen. Taylor during the war, should
it last ten years longer. There will not be
four more efficient men in Gen. Taylor's army
than my four gallant sons They are all
healthy, sober, intelligent, handsome, aspiring
powerful, patriotic, large young men, and they
are determined to distinguish themselves indl-
vidually or die. Daniel and Billy are commits
stoned officers, and will have the best chance
Gf their lives are spared)' of promotion
George, poor fellow, is only third corporal
and must fight himself into notice. Charley
the youngest man of the four, is a private
My sons will all stick together through thick
and thin, and all sink or swim together. Char
ley IS able to fight himself into notice he is
six feet three inches high, and will be the
strongest man amongst thousand. [ glory
in their spirit and patriotism. Our country
right or wrong, is their motto; and wher
wrong, they will stick to her the closer AL
we fear is vomito or some other disease. If
could, [ would be found. in the midst of N,
brave boys; but am now getting old anc
oOod for nothino
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

NOBLE CHARITY-The New York Herald
estimates the amount of subscriptions sent by
this country for the relief of the Irish and
Scotch, since the first of January last, as fol-
lows:
amount of Contributions in the u States
from Jdn'y /, to July 81, 1847:
Through the N. Y. Relief Committee, $500, ooC
Through Committees in other cities, $50 OOO
Remittances by the Irish and Scotch, 600, OOC
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
baltimore Clipper, 5th instant.

DANIEL BooN's SwoRD.-The editor of the
Galena Evening Mercury says that he has in
his possession the identical sword used by
Daniel Boon, in his many battles with the In
dams in Ohio and Kentucky. 1t is a rough
looking piece of furniture The blade is short
and roughly made, but appears to be good
steel the haft or handle is covered with a
piece of buchhorn, and the guard is made of
iron wrought out to the thickness of one-eighth
of an inch. AS weapon it would not be consid-
cred very dangerous now, butthere is nc doubt
that it was once feared by the indians when
in the hands of Boon. 1t was the first and
for long time the only sword in Kentucky
at the battle of Blue Licks it was the only one
in possession of the whites. twas afterwards
lost in the Licking river by Col Todd, where
it lay for several years; but was finally recov-
cred and identified by Mrs. Todd as the same
sword which her husband had narrowed from
Daniel Boon.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
Total in seven months,

How much nobler this outpouring of the
liberal charities of private citizens, than if
Congress had, in violation of the Constitution,
appropriated the money of the nation to the
same purpose 1t would have at once check
ed private subscription, and by the Govern
ment going into the market to purchase bread
stuffs, would have diminished the actual a.
mount of relief, in causing rise in prices.
Enquirer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13

ANOTHER LORD ON REPUD1Ar1oN.-Lord
George Bentick has addressed a letter to the
Spanish bonGholders in London, stating that
if Viscount Palmerston fails OF procrastinates
in demanding and procuring redress for the
British holders of Spanish bonds, he will a.
gain bring the matter before the House of
Commons. His lordship is in favor of sum-
mary process, and would distrain upon Cuba
or Porto Rico, or, in other words, "annex''
them to the British possessions. He says:
"Will the people of England be content
any longer to look quietly upon Cuba and
Porto Rico, producing in value upwards OF
ten millions sterling of produce annually, on
the one side-and on the unpaid debt of the
forty six millions due by Spain to the British
subjects, on the other sde-Cuba and Porto
Rico, once so rich and so easy prize-and
forbear longer to dastrain upon the goods q
their reolthy, their faithless, their unprinci.
pied Spanish debtors %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
From the N. o. Picayune, 9th inst.
LATER FROM THE ARMY OF GENERAL

The steamer Ohio, Capt. J. SwiIer, Jr, arri-
we'd yesterday morning from 3razos Santiago,
touching at Galveston. She left the Brazos
on Saturday, the 31st ult., and Galveston on
the I'd inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-13
RATES OF GOLD

Rates allowed in Custom House for -,
coins, as per act of Congress of 1894 6solo
the value thereof: liking
United States Eagle, old emission. Gin -.