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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15
FIELD OFFICERS.

Well, we do really wish that the Legislature
of the State would come TO some definite &C
ton on the modas opraadi of appointing
Field Officers for the Regiment of North Car
DINA Volunteers We are heartily sick and
tired of the indecisive and dilatory course which
the Legislature has pursued in this matter
1t has been 4 great obstacle IN the way OF
raising the Regiment in this State. If the
Volunteers knew, either who were to be their
Field Officers, or if they knew how they were
to be appointed, we have no doubt there would
be much more alacrity in volunteering. And
if the appropriation of $40, 200 had been made
in the right spirit, and weeks ago, it would
have forwarded very much the same desirable
end. Why cannot the State of North Carroll
ma behave in the same patriotic mannor that
her sister States have? Unfortunately we
have Wing Legislature, which throws every
obstacle in the way of raising the regiment.
Had a liberal appropriation been made at an
early day, and had it been placed in proper
hands, there is no doubt but that the Regl-
ment would, ere this, have been made up
We feel ashamed at the course which the Le-
gislature of North Carolina has pursued in
this matter. But we suppose that the damage
is done, ere this, and that we must do the best,
under the circumstances, we can.
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A FEW MORE OF THE SAME SORT
WANTED

We have lust been informed that Captain
Price, who has for some days past been ex-
erting himself to make up the compliment of
his Company in this place, still requires few
more names to fill up the ranks to the requi-
site number. We appeal to the citizens Of
New Hanover County to step forward imme-
diately, and second the gallant Captain. He
only requires few, and it is desirable that
hey should be made up Immediately, IN order
hat fhe: Company maybe regularly organized
We would invite those in the adjoining coun-
ties who may be willing 10 aid the country in
conquering an honorable peace from Mexico,
10 come to Wilmington Immediately and enroll
their names under Captain Price. We need
scarcely say word 10 our readers in commen-
datiOn of DR.. Price. He is known to most Of
them. and it is admitted on all hands that he
POSSESSES every requisite necessary TO make
him one of the best officers who will be mus
tered into the service. He wants but a few
to make up his Company, and we appeal to
the patriotic young men of the surrounding
counties, and ask them if they will not step
forward and enroll themselves under the BAN
ner of our common country. Now is the time
The eyes Of the whole Union are upon North
Carolina, wondering why she is so backward.
Every other State that was called upon at the
same time has made up her regiment some
time since. VIII North Carolina be the
only State which will fail to answer the
call of the country We cannot believe it.
We know the Regiment will soon be made
up. Come on, then, and aid Captain Price in
making lid his ComnanY
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MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

On Tuesday last, W. B. Lloyd, Esq, agent
of the Company which is about to be formed
for the construction of a line of Telegraphic
wires from Petersburg, Va, to New Orleans,
called at our Office. Mr.. Lloyd informed us
that he was direct from Raleigh, where he
had obtained a charter from the Legislature to
carry the wires through Roleigh! On asking
him, Why not through this place, he informed
us that the idea was to pursue the great Rail
Road lines, and that he had been informed by
the Raleigh folks that the Metropolitan route
would undoubtedly be built before ours.
Those Raleigh folks are tough. set of chaps,
any how Besides, Mr. Lloyd said that it was
a leading idea with the projectors ofthe scheme
to carry line of wires through the Capitals
of the States. He told US, however, that
Wilmington would certainly have a wire
that its commercial Importance, (of which he
was ignorant until he came here,) would GER
tainly ensure it line-that he thought the
best idea would be to run the line along the
CASTOR Road to Raleigh, thence to Goldsboro'
and thence along our Road to this place. This,
we think, would be a good idea. Mr. Lloyd
informed us that it was calculated that S175,-
600 would construct the whole line through
including Offices, implements of operation, &c
He says that the work will be commenced in
the course of the Spring.
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A VERY SMALL BUSINESS

In the House of Commons, on the oath ult.,
a resolution to pay to Col. Wheeler, former
Treasurer OF the State, some thirty dollars,
with which he had ouer-charged himself on
the books of the Treasury, came up for con-
sideration; and this resolution was not only
reported favorably upon by the Committee on
Claims, but from a certificate furnished by the
Comptroller, it appeared to the House that the
money was unquestionably due. As soon as
the resolution had been read, Mr.. Steele, of
Richmond, took the floor, and in the course of
his remarks suggested the propriety of retain
ing the amount just mentioned, as part pay
ment OF elghty-ore dollars, alleged to be due
from Colonel Wheeler to the State, on account
OF the Page affair, which made so much noise
at the last sessions and VIC were surprised and
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I From The Spirit Of the Times
HOW TO SPELL GOAT"

Some time during the last war with Great
Britain, the -- Regiment of Infantry wa,
stationed near Boston. Old Doctor M
(peace to his ashes y was surgeon to the Re.
glment. The Doctor was an old gentleman Of
very precise and formal manners, who stooda
great deal upon his dignity of deportment, and
was, In his own estimation, one of the ltera.
ii of the army. Nevertheless he was fond of
joke-provided always it was not perpeua.
ted at his own expense.
1t is we'll known in the sold school," that
at the commencement of the war, number Of
citizens were appointed officers in the army,
who were more noted for their chivalry than
for their correctness in autography. The
Doctor took little pains to conceal his con.
tempt for the ''new set.''
One day, at mess, after the decanter had
performed sundry perambulatlons on the table,
Captain $, brave and accomplished off.
Ger, and great wag, remarked to the Doctor,
who had been somewhat severe in his remarks
on the literary deficiencies of some of the new
officers
Doctor M, are you acquainted with
Captain c."
Eyes, know him WELL" replied the Doc.
tor; he is one of the new set-but what Of
him -
Nothing, in particular" replied Captain
S.; 81 have just received letter from
him, and I'll wager you dozen of Old Port
that you cannot guess in six guesses how he
spells CAT
" Done," said the Doctor, " it's wager"
"Well, commence guessing" said $.
"K-a double t."
"No."
"K-a-t-e"
"No-try again"
6" K-a-t-t-e"
"No-you have missed it again."
"Well, them" resumed the Doctor, Ca
double -
"No, that's not the way-try sgaia--ies
your last guess
C-a-g-h-t.'
"No,' said s., "thats not the way
you have lost the wager"
"Well,'' said the Doctor, with much petu
lance of manner, how the Devil does he
spell it ?"
Why, he spells it CAT" replied s.
with the utmost gravity.
Amidst the roars of the mess, and almost
choking with rage, the Doctor sprang 10 his
feet, exclaiming-
"Captain S, am too old man to be
trif1ed with in this Manner
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15
LIEUTENANT GENERAL.

A good deal has been said about the recon-
mendation which Mr. Polk has made to Con-
gress OF the appointment of "Gencral Off
ccr,' to take charge of Our whole forces Of
all arms during the war If we understand it,
the object for which this office is TO be crea-
ted, if created at all, is for the purpose of hav-
ing some man of eminent abilities who will
be ntrusted with the conduct of the whole of
our forces during the war, and to whom will
be delegated plenary powers, by the Govern
ment at Washington, to act in all emergencies
Such an officer, we have no doubt, would
much facilitate the operations of the army, es-
pecially as it is so far distant from the seat of
our government. If we understand the mat
ter, such an officer would be endowed with
such powers as would enable him to decide
and determine many matters which now re-
qure a reference to the fountain head The
House of Representatives, in the first instance,
gave the go-by 10 the Presidents recommen-
dalton. But that body has since reconsidered
the matter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15
WINTER EVENINGS.

We commend the following excellent re-
marks which we clip from the Weekly Sym.
Dol, to the attention of our readers. They
are PARTICULAR y applicable to the present sea-
SON:
&c Among the changes which autumn brings
with it, there is one which we always hail
with dehght-the return of long evenings
In summer, there seems scarcely to be an H.
terval between day and mid night; and though
a summer evening, what there is of it, is very
fine for short stroll over the dewey fields OF
the country, OF city promenade in the re-
gions of soda and ice cream, it can hardly be
held of great value for any other pursuit.
Give us the good long evenings of NovembeF
no matter how cold and stormy and if we
can have blazing fire, supply Of cboce
books and papers, and the company OF Trends
and kindred spirits, we envy no mans haPPl-
ness. Home, always priced, now seems douO'
are amply rewarded by the Joys of the eve
ming fire side. Happy the man who has
home at this season of the year; thrice happy
he who loues it.
fLct others seek for empty joys,
At ball or concert, rOui or play;
Whilst far from fashions idle noise,
Her glided dOmes, and trappings gay,
Wnlic tle WlntTy eve away
'Twixt book aud lutte this hours divide;
And marvel how e'c could stray
From the-ny own nreside ~
"Young men, take care of your evenings
Learn to value your leisure hours too highly
to squander them in the streets, or to waste
them all in the pursuit of mere amusementS
They may be worth to you more than gold OF
silver, if properly improved.
CHOW is the season to commence course
of useful reading or study; and an hour oI.tw0
each evening, thus devoted to mental improve,
ment, continued for year to come, will efec!
result which you now hardly anticipate bu'
you say you are not genius'-you have nO
uncommon talent. No matter for that. Ten.
fuses are as scarce as the tabled ph9nlx-Ou'
one visits the earth at a time; and as to extra
ordinary talent, there is not half so much Oh "
in the world as many imagine. If you have
common sense, that is enough; 60 ahead aLu
increase your mental furniture and make your.
self wELL-INFoRMED MAN. Every young
man ought to aspire to this; and this is all We
ask
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

PGtriotism.-The editor of the Winchester
Virgihian asks the indulgence of his readers
for the small amount OF reading matter in his
paper His excuse is that his hands have all
volunteered in Captain Rowan's company.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

u-The Editor of the Farmers Journal, pub
lished at Salisbury, Rowan county, says that
he is able to publish his paper only once
a fortnight, as his only aid has volunteered in
the Rowan Company of Volunteers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15
m-This is truly an age of invention. JUS

W L Ills Is Truly al age OF lhVehtloh
cad the following, we type stickers, and "'~
BILE for your fate:-
" Steam Type Setting Mactine.-IheN Ne. Nv
York Sun publishes long paragraph SCI T "
an type by a recently invented Steam w
Setting Machine. The machine was lnVen'ssS S
by Cay & Resenburg, of New York, and W "
the aid of two mon and three boys, can Pw
up as much printed matter as ten compoSTl'U"Et
can do by the present system. The n. iu.
Sun says this is indeed alarming ,ur r m
fession has hitherto been deemed secure IlO"
The deciples of Faust were supposed tree l Hor
these formidable competitors OF human ia %Ss
1t does its work well and accurately. I'D I'D
operator sits before two sets of keys sllua' !.
like the keys OF piano; his fount OF .ypr Of
before him, arranged in rows; each lc. ,.Ir;
figure is in its own row; piled up srp"fa'''
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

MASSACHUSETTS READY We learn that
the Regiment OF Volunteers has been compile
ted in Massachusetts, So that now North
Carolina is the only State that has thus far
failed to meet the requisition We earnestly
trust, that by next paper, we will have the
pleasure OF heading paragraph thus NORTH
CAROLINA READY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

STATE DEBTs.-The debt of Pennsylvania,
on the ist of last December, was $40, 7S9 SIT
%. That of New York, on the goth of Sep
tenber last. $24,734,OsO s5, and the funded
debt Of Kentucky was, on the 10th OF October
last, ST 500, O26.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

ant given number OF troops can be raised and
sent forward with as mach, if not greater, ex-
petition by recruiting for the regular service
than by a requisition for volunteers, provided
the terms held out to both are the same.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

gu-Judge PENNYBAcKER, one of the Sena-
tors from Virginia, was lying dangerously i'll
at his lodgings, at last accounts from Wash
ington City
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15
THE RECRUITING SERVICE.

The Adjutant General submitted to the Sc
cretary of War, on Friday last, communica-
ton containing statement of the number Of
Recruits which had been enlisted for the Re-
gula- Army, during one year ending on the
3Oth September last We make the following
extract
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJrTANr GENERALS OFp1cR
Washington, January Z, l847
Statement showing the number of recruits enlisted
in the regular army during the year commencing Octo
Der !, 1885, and ending September 30 1886:
For the general service Cor army at large) 2,576
R.o;,non+ ! Two regiments of Dragons All
al recruiting The regiment Of mounted r1emen 729
sarv;co Four reg menis of artillery l,043
Eight regiments of infantry 1920
Sappers and miners, and attachments l06
Total number Of enlstments for the term of fire
gears, made in the regular army during the
year ending Sept 80, 1876 5,945
The number of enlstments made in the regular
army during the months of October, NOrens-
Der and December, 1916, so far DIS returns have
been received, is :,673. This number will
probably be increased, when all the returns
IN, to 800
Total number enlisted from Oct. ], 1915, to Dec.
81, 1916 7745
ding Sepen Der 30 1885, exceeded the number made the
previous year by 2s3s6.
In another portion of the communication
! the Adj, General gives it as his opinion, that
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u-On the evening of the 10th December,
the prize schooner Union, under command OF
Lieut.. John A. Winslow, was stranded on the
reefs near Green Island, and driven high on
the rocks by gale which set in directly al
forwards. Her crew was taken off by the boats
of the John Adams, and the schooner soon at.
ter was discovered"to be on fire. Total loss
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

HWe take the following from the letter of
the Unions New York correspondent, who
writes to that paper under date of the 9th inst.
We are also in predicament' to know who
Presley Spruance is
Presley Spruance, it seems, has been cleo
ted United States senator from Delaware, vice
Thomas Clayton. Presley Spruance!
''Phebus what a name,
10 I'LL the speaking trumpet of future fame ~
Who is he? Where did he come from =
Who ever heard of any body with such a
name' What does he propose to himself in
going into the United States Senate. g. Hon.
or and glory" and all that. The thing is i'm.
possible. With such name, he cannot rise
1t is wonder how he can live. FED.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

The weather has asain become mild and we should
tWn" iToln ur That il would So continue for
some me-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-15

4 Curios'ty-Two teeth from the mouth
oil the Mississippi river
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WAYS AND MEANs.-The Washington Un-
ion of Monday night last says, that it learns
that the Finance Committee will, in the course
of a few days, report a bill, authorizing a
loan of twenty odd millions of dollars, as well
as also bill for the increase of the revenue,
to meet the increased expenditures incurred by
the war We trust that both these measures,
indeed, we will not permit oursef to doubt
but that they will meet with the cordial sup
port Of the House of Representatives. And
we trust that the question of slavery will be
kept out OF the debate entirely. 1t is surely
an improper time for such discussion. We
have every confidence in the wisdom and pat
riotism OF the House of Representatives, and
therefore will await the action on these great
measures with full reliance that all will be
well
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BRAZos, SAN JAGO. Dec. 8

DKAZOS, NAN JAGO, DEC. 20, I64O.
We have report that Santa Anna is adj
vancing on Gen. Worth, and that he is falling
back but | do not credit it. Santa Anna would
hardly follow Gen. Worth with Gen. Wool on
his flank. l consider the story as mere gos-
sip"
A subsequent letter was received from Gen
JesuP, on the day after, viz on the 26th ult,
which IS perfectly silent about these rumors.
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''Lct others seek for empty joys,
At ball or concert, rOui or play;
Whilst far from fashions idle noise,
Her glided dOmes, and trappings gay,
while the wintry eve away
'Twixt book aud lutte this hours divide;
And marvel how ! Ter could stray
From tha-Iny own frPSidP ~
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TINE success of these Pills in curing in a few
Il hours, where all other remedies have failed,
and that too. in cases of twelve and eighteen
months standing, warrants the assei ton that if
ken according to the directions, they are a certain
cure. Try them and be convinced that thew arc
the most certain an! the very best remedy offered
to the public to insure permanent and lasting
cure. '....- ~.
The following certificate is from Rev. Z. l.. Fra
ger of Kershaw district, :. G. srhct
have nsed in my family Dr. Hull's Fever and
Ague Pills and also DR.. Spencer's Vegetable Pills,
for the last two years and have hesitation in
pronouncing them to be most excellent family nedi-
cines and act of jus ice to the worthy propr-
etors of these invaluable Pills, will state for the
information and satisfaction of all concerned that
my wife, prior to our marriage, had been or
less the subject of chills and fevers, for about is
months, having tried various remedos without
cess, and was very much reduced in flesh. A few
days after our marriage. she commenced with
Spencer's Pills, and in day two afterwards with
Hulls Pills; she used about half a box of each the
result was radical cue; she regained her health
and strength very rapi lily and has had return of
chilIs and eUers since. believe these medicines TO
be harmless and safe, and when used specifically
directed, attended with satisfactory results
E. L. FRAZER.
Pennington, Kenhaw District, May 90, 1916
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THE WRITTEN SIGNATURE
The Onlu Safeguayd apa,nst Counie,fc;i,

a "o Ohty oDeSddFd against COunteucuS.
The public attention is invited, and partcula ri y
referred to the advertisement. setting forth the
style of labelling, and the putting up of DR.. Beck
,oih's Anti- Dyspeptc Dinner Pills. Also, to that
OF Or: DyoHs Approved Anti- Bilious Pills both
ot which 1T may be seen, are protrao.td from be
ing c"nnterfcitcd, by the only safeguard to be de-
pended upon. the WRITTEN SIGNATURES OF
of the proprietors the label of each box of pills
All others. which may be offered for sale by un-
princpied persons, are surely Base Counterfcits,
and will be rejected as such. The pills that were
in the hands of persons who purchased. the genuine
have all been exchanged for such have the Writ
ten Signature of the proprietor.
The sole agency for the sale OF Beckuifh's Anti-
Dyspepfc and Dyotrs Anfi- Bilious Pills is vested
in the hands of T. w. DyoTT s. Sons, of the Co.
lumbar College, No. 1872 North Second street.
Philadelphia, who will execute any orders for the
same.
Druggists, and all Wholesale Dealers, who wish
to be furnished with the genuine pills. will be sup
piled on the most liberal terms, by applying as
above. -
Also, for sale by CHARLES H. HEINITSH,
Agent, and |. G. SCHOOLFIELD & CO., Ports
mouth, NJ. A. Santos, King s. Toy, b. Emerson,
Robertson Cornick, w. III. Broughon Norfolk,
and by Druggists generally throughoutthe United
states. May l6
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MEDICIN Els.
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AND VEGETABLE TONIC AND RE-
SrORATlVE BlTTERS.
FOR THE CURE OF DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER
COMPLAINTS.
I'M many who have been cured of these inger
Il ing diseases by these medicines should induce
others similarly afflicted to avail themselves of the
same easy and effectual remedy. Also,
BILIOUS COMPLAINTS b
OF every kind-Habitual Costivcncss, and all irrcg-
ularities of the digestive organs coon yield to the
mild yet prompt action OF these medicines That
distressing complaint, THE PILES is soon relieved
and eoeniudiy cured by persevering in the use al
these Pills and Biuers. As warm weather APP
proaches, $40 am
BOWEL AND SUMNER COMPLAINTS
VIII become frequent, and if neglected, severe md
dangerous; these medicines a certain remedy ,
and II taken occasionally through the warm season
an effeotual preventive against any attack of these
cSmpla,n,s and reader, remember that an ounce
The above invaluable Medicines are for sale in
Portsmouth by G. II. HEINTrSH--Norfolk, M. A.
Santos, Toy KING. and upon enquiry may be
found an appointed Agent in every city, town and
village in the Southern States. July Ia
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DR.. HULL'S
|I57s{ RIM ! KSz3S1N8y

Are the greatest discovery ever made for dspcl-
ing the various kinds of worms tina, so frequently
and distressngly annoy both children and adults.
The following is from the Sparta Gazette:
From our own knowledgs take great pleas
ure in recommending to the public Hull's Worm
Lozenges, as the best worm medicine extant Chill
drcn will eat them, they would cai. ty, and cry
for them. To parents we say. do not be without
these Lozengcs at any time, you value the lives
of your children.''
o. The above invaluable Medicines are for sale
in Portsmouth by G.. III. HEINITSH-Norfolk,M NJ.
A SANTOS, Toy & KING. and upon enquiry may be
found an appointed A gent in every city, town and
village in the Southern States. July I6