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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

PANTHER FIGHT.-From a letter data y
ton. Jasper county, Arkansas. Iulv eu New.
Mr., Samuel Hudson went into ~.
about three miles from. bis house e woods
!, niea oy MS son, 10 OF ~ years old, 10 cmt
oee-tfte. and as ne expected to find .Lt.|1
honey, ne did not take his shooting Iron D'S Of
ham, believing he could not carry il and " II
honey too. When he got to the tee S S''u The
menced chopping. his son standing e;a I CON-
an hundred steps from him, with SSn!y,Or
knife in his hand-he had cut but fa SNcher
ments when he heard noise Just ahor. mo
In hollow; he looked up, and saw MIN
panther walking leisuTely, paying no a,t.n huge
to him. Determined not to let him na a"ea'on
Hudson took up stone OF two and mus,
it. The panther stopped, looked NJ "'e~ at
Hudson, and made at him, without asL 70 saw
if he was ready. Hudson turned IN ,al INN
axe out of the tree to fight with: hr .1e The
he could get it and turn round, the n. Uelcfs
was on him, and he was compelle to d Ran'1er
axe and take it fist and scMl.' Il, fry p MS
was TO take him by the throat, but ,bro enof
down his head it caught him BY the f, o,.SlS
and bit him severely. He knocked !, az
or three times, and it would rise and r., w TWO
to get him by the throat but he prev.D,t; gan
from doing so, by striking it <undtrSom 'es II
and running his arm in its mouth. He ~ 81,
caught. it so he could hold it with on. S,s asI
and called for his knife, which his son h. lang
him, and he soon despatched the mo,.,s S'' 'I
stabbing it behind the shoulders. Hs H. "
made his way home, which he reached viz G,sn
out assistance, very weak from the lo .''u u,
blood. He was confined few day, bn, VI VI
wounds are doing well. He was soon abl. ~" ~
attend to his business as usual !. + ''e 10
wonder we whip the Mexicans so badly, when
we have plenty OF men who can whip . DAM
ther in fair fight. u.s. pail
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

VrRruE.-We rarely meet with anything
more beautiful than the following passage on
Virtue, which we extract from the Albany
Citizen:
1.-The creations of the sculptor may moul-
der into dust; the wealth Of the bard may
wIther, thrones of conquerors may be shiver-
ed by an opposition power into atoms; the
tame OF the warrior may no longer be hymmed
by the recording minstrel; the hope may be
disappointed; but that which hallows the cot
tage and sheds glory around the palace
VIRTUE, shall never decay. 1t is celebrated
by the angels of Colt is written on the pill
lars of Heaven. and reflected down to earth. II
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

HE FIRST PRINTING PREss-In Massachu-
sets they are agitating the question of erec-
ting monument at Mount Auburn to COM
memorate the introduction of Printing into this
country. 1t was there the first printing press
IN the country was established, and there for
more than thirty years the art was exclusive
Iy carried on, Government prohibiting the es-
Enlistment of press elsewhere in the Colo
MES. In proof of this, writer in a Boston
paper makes the following quotation:
{" For preventing of irregularities and abu-
ses of the authority of the country by the
printing press, it is ordered, by this court and
the authority thereof, that there shall be no
printing press allowed in any town within this
jurisdiction but Cambridge, nor shall any per-
son or persons presume to print any copy but
by the allowance first had and obtained under
the hands of such as this court shall from time
to time empower, the President of the College
Mr.. John Sherman, Mr. Jonathan Mitchell and
MIR. Thomas Shepherd, or any two of them,
to survey such copy or copies, and to prohib-
1t or allow the same, according to this order
and, in case of non-observance of this order
to forfeit the press to the country, and be DIS.
abled from using any such profession in time
to GOMEZ Charters and Laws. Page 7O9. !
The first edition of the Indian Bible wa.
printed at Cambridge in 1663-a second edi
ton in 1864 Bible in German at German.
town, Pa, in 1743-a second edition of the
same work in 1862, and in 1875 a third edi
ton. 1t was not till 1882 that the Bible wa.
printed in the English Language in any par
of America
That Stephen Daye, continues the same wri
ter, was the irts printer, is placed beyond al
custom by the Colony records, which in 1641
speak of d" Stephen Daye, the first that set uE
printing" Mr.. Farmer, who is generally We.
| ry accurate in his statements and conjectures
gives the credit TO Matthew Daye, because ht
had seen an almanac with his imprint, dated
l647. But the Colony records OF an earle
date settle the matter in favor of Stephen.
| IN o. Della.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

CQuaker Courtship.-" Hum yea and veri-
ly Penelope, the spirit urgeth and moveth me
wonderfully to beseech thee to cleave unto
me, and become flesh of my flesh, and bone of
my bone"
!" Hum truly, Obadiah, thou hast wisely
said, and inasmuch as it is written that if is
not good for man to be alone, 10! and behold,
I soiourn with thee, hum ~
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Manufacture Of paper IN the U. s.-From
statistical documents presented before Con-
gress, it appears that the capital employed in
the manufacture Of paper in the U. S., isssls,.
600. 900. The number of Mills 700; the an
nual product SIT 900 900 and the number of
operatives employed, 100000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

Il Quick Mode of Cooking Iomatoes.-
Boil the tomatoes quarter of an hour, with
milk sufficient to cover them; add, while boil
ing, little batter made of water and wheat
-four, and season the dish according to your
taste The advantages of this mode over those
usually practsed are, that the tomatoes are rich,
though less acid, and are much sooner cooked
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20
few days for the army under the command
of Colonel Wilson, of the 18th Infantry
INTERESTING FROM TAMPICO

INTERESTING FROM TAJfPICO.
The schr William & Elizabeth, Captain
Beach, arrived yesterday from Tampleo, winch
place she left on the goth ut. Capt. beach
has favored US with the following intelligence:
1t will be gratifying TO the friends OF Lieut.
Tanevhill, who accompanied Col DeRussys
expedition, and was left wounded, mortaily as
was supposed, at the CalaboZo, where the ex-
pedition was ambuscaded by the enemy, IS
still living. An express from his arrival at
Tamuico, stating that he was doing well, and
requesting that his clothing be sent to him.
If was expected that Mexican Lieutenant OF
Artillery, a prisoner at Tampico would be ex-
changed for him.
1t had been ascertained that Cen Garay had
fourteen prisoners in his hands which had
been taken from Col. DeRussy's party, which
reduces by that number the number first sup
posed to have been killed in the expedition. =
Cen Garay has it is said, force of notless
than three thousand men within ten miles of
Tampico. He cuts off almost entirely the sup
plies from the country for Tampico market,
and has efectually stopped the trade with the
Interior
On the 29th ult., an expedition consisting
of the u. S. schr. Petrol. Lieut. Com'r. Moore,
with detachment of marines and an artillery,
6-pounder in addition to her armament, was
towed up the Panuca by the steamer Undne.
The object of this expedition was not public
ly known, but was supposed to be to intimi-
date the Mexicans and prevent them from
cutting off Gen. Taylor's dispatches should he
be at San Luis Potosi and desire to send his
communications by the way of Tampico. The
Mexican dispatches for the interior have all
been stopped.
On the 9th it was discovered that some of
the privates of the Louisiana regiment had
been in the habit of stealing cartridges and
selling them to the Mexicans. Over sixty
pounds was found concealed in an clubhouse,
with proportionate quantity of balls, &c
Two men of companies D and H were under
arrest and it was thought that more were i'm
plcated. The cartridges had been sold at IL
l-2 cents piece.
Since the erection OF sheds for the troops
they have been remarkably healthy. What
ever sickness existed among them was mainly
in the detachment of Pennsylvanans.
The U S. propeller Major Tompkins was
to sail soon for this port.
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u-Those who use profane or filthy Ian
guase, or scoff at religion, should be avoided
by the young
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

WHICH IS WHICH .-The London llIusIls" ,bs
News announces the arrival al Falnonln, ~ " tbs
Chimes Junk Keying, on the 10th OF JuIy y,,, he
same day that the vessel called the VI vlrE
" Keying" was lying safely at New II "n a.
She is as much an object OF attraction tns'I N.
Keying is this side of the Atlantic. o"
latter be Yankee "Keying" :,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

&C. Avoid evil y-rumsellers. -
These terms are fast getting to be synono
nous.
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HEADQUARTERS CT THE ARMY,

- AAAH'
My Dear Sir:-I have received the two
letters Zone from the Rev Mr. Angler, and
the other signed by Mr.. Van Wyck, ) asking,
on several grounds, of the discharge of James
Thompson, private Of the second Regiment
of Artillery. 1st-He has, since his enlist.
ment, reformed his habits. This is an argu.
ment in favor of his serving out his time least
he should relapse, if rdiseharged, before con-
frmed in his reformation military discipline
highly favors reformation. 2d--He has be-
come pious. This makes him at once bet
ter man, and fortunately we are not without
many pious officers. and men in our ranks
but 3d--it is alleged that he imbided conscier
tlous scruples against performing military d.
ty. If the man be mad he can be discharged
on surgeons certificate to that efect--but il
he has only turned coward, we have ample
means of furnishing him if he should, when
ordered, refuse to light.
lreturn the letters you enclosed, and remain
my dear sir, with great esteem, yours truly.
WINFIELD SCoTT o
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n Letter from Gen. Seott.-The New York
Hearald publishes a letter from Gen. Scott,
which will, no doubt, be extensively perused.
1t is addressed to the Hon. Mllard Fillmore,
of New York. 1t is so pertinent, pointed, and
piquant, that we transfer it entire to our col.
UmlS:
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Hatred stirreth up strifes but love cO''''
all sins.-Prov. x, IL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

highly delighted with the trir. A party ct
Mexican guerillas went out at the oPposlle
side of the town as Gen W. entered scatnper-
ing off as fast as their horses wouiu ear'J
them. They started in the direction OF Aus ~
CO, and in their fright probably reported mat
the whole American army was IN mo.ion.
The robbers and guerlllas made me maui
last night, taking over one hundred mules
from single pen almost within the limits oil
the city. This will doubtless embolden them
to more daring attempts.
Yours, &C., G. VIZ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

Mr. EDWARD DELUNY.
P. ST. write in great haste, and under cor
slant interrnntion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

al exclusive faculties, under representative
system finds itself constrained to pursue such
course as may be designated by public opin-
ion and the legislative body. In the position
truly strong and respectable which our consti-
tuition gives to Congress, it possesses abund-
ant peaceful and legal resources, without ex-
cse6ng it's duties, to insure the interests Of
the nation in whatever manner they may be
compromised.
For these reasons, therefore, the majority of
the committee cannot propose any other course
than to return to the Government the despatch;
and if this report appears subscribed by only
two members of the committee, it should be
borne IN mind that our associate Sr. Ceballos,
who worthily presides over the committee, but
who from his we'll known illness is unable to
co operate with us, and he even!offered to sub
scribe the report which he should prepare ex-
pressive of our views, which we conclude
with the following proposition.
With copy of this report, let the despatch
be returned to the Government, because IN the
present situation of the affair, it comes within
its cognizance, with the restrictions which are
established by the fundamental code of the
Republic OTERO.
MEXICO, 18th July, 1S47. LAFRAGUA.
The report being submitted to Congress
underwent discussion, and the vote being ia
ken upon it, it was approved the same day
Upon the motion of Senior Canas, it was order
ed that the report should be published as wei
as the vote upon it. We add the yeas anc
nays upon its adoption-yeas 81; nays p.
! We need hardly say that this report appear
to us an authoritative declaration on the par
of the most intelligent political party in Mex
ico in favor of the continuance of the war. /
is the declaration of the majority Of the pres
ent Congress, and of the party called Modera
dos, which would prevail in Mexico but TO
the interposition of the military. The sam
line of argument which is maintained in tn
report, the Republieoaoh has strenuously pur
Sue hitherto.
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From the Philadelphia Ledger, 18th inst.
TWO MONTHS LATER FROM OREGON
AND CALIFORNIA

Tide Of Western Emigration-Routeo of the
Mormons-CoI. Fremont arrested for DISC
bedience of Orders-Sent home for Trial
Movements Of the Pacific Squadron-Return
Of Kearney and Stockton, &c.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-07-16

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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1847-04-22
GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR.

Nothing can exceed the public Joy at
the news received of the new triumph OBJ
tanned by Gen. Taylor over the Mexican
forces, and il is impossible not to see thai
the current Of popular feeling and even af-
lection towards The veteran hero runs strong
and deep-caused no less by his brilliant
exploits, perseverance, his energy, his
good, strong sense, his moderation, and
his judgment and discretion. We confess
that we unite heartily and sincerely with
this feeling, and thai we have no desire TO
repress or turn it aside. The laurels GAIN
ed at Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and
Monterey, have not withered at Buena
Vista: and four such victories are enough
to place the military fame of the conquer
or bzyond the reach of question or cavil.
Along with admiration of the achieve
ments of Gen. Taylor, is mingled de-
gree Of public sympathy, which has fol-
lowed him Throughout his whole career.
He has done all the fighting, in the face Of
difficulties without number, and against a
vastly superior force of the enemy. The
nation has been kept constantly in state
of anxiety for him, trusting to his judg.
ment and confding in his bravery, but filled
with apprehension, lest he should be sur.
rounded, overpowered, or entrapped. His
forces have been taken from him, and he
has been left exposed 10 the attack of the
Mexican army, headed by Santa Anna
himself. Hoping and believing, but fear.
ing, the American people have followed
him throughout his arduous campaign
with palpitating hearts. Thanks 10 kint
: Providence-their hopes, their fondes
hopes have been more than realized; ant
all their apprehensions have been useless
The honor Of our flag has been sustained
and the glory of our arms comes out o
the struggle untarnished.
National gratitude for such services i:
honorable. Let the cup be filled 10 the
. brim and OVERLOOKING. No American
, will wish to see it stinted. A !" Military
, Chieflain" is not alone the title Of oul
General. lie ranks as an American Pat
riot. He is not only brave. He is wise
. he is generous, he is moderate. He il
man whom the people delight to honor
D and they honor themselves in doing so.
Baltimore Patriot.
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EXCHANGE or PRISONERS.
LATER FROM SANTA re.
Another American Victory-hssassi
nation of Eight Americans.

The ST. Louis Reveille Of the 3lst nlt +,
contains Santa Fe news to the Sd of Feb
ruary. Several actions had taken place
between the insurrectionists and the A.
mericans. Col. Price with $50 men had
battle with 1000 Mexicans at La Coma.
da, in which the Americans were victo.
rious, and SO Of the enemy killed.
Another battle occurred few days al.
forwards al Sans Bada, with similar re-
suit.
An action had occurred between the
Missouri volunteers and the Mexicans al
Moro. in which Capt. Headley, the com
mander Of the volunteers, was killed
The Americans then retired 10 Vegas. A
reinforcement of 200 men was sent from
Santa Fe under Col. Morrison, on whose
appearance the Mexicans abandoned Mo
ro, after numbering eight Americans.
The insurrectionists are mostly OF thu
rabhle. hon Vogel, the Secretary OF State
under Gov. Bent, was acting as Governo
of Santa Fe. In a skirmish between TIL
volunteers under Capt. ST. Vrain and TIN
insurrectionists, Mexican was killet
wearing Gov. Bent's coat and shirt
There was much sickness at Santa Fe
from three TO five deaths occurring daily
mostly transfers.
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q 10 slilI ale 10 maks head successfully agalRs
de invading forces.
4 GHadalajaEa l'apsF Pablishss ths lrFms offer.
Il b. oaF GoSsmmaH' iaF peace through ssBol
Arrha, TIE principal one VS., Ia tliFf ffssh
~, l...as 60 BE- Paii AeHino f. fis Eas q fEsa-
.,.-sr d,srsss, from Gass Gulflo de Parisr. aud
L. Tal.al ssaiss - 5emani 10 snpsnsas 4 de
L. These eHPen~es are estimated 4 thaseen
a,ssas. making total q sweuiy-eishi nilIi0as
| ! lie tertiary north q iueniy-sia drsreea
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StraKed,

EROM lie EshssiheE. - he I5in Ct AE.n.
one light Bay FILLf, ab0ui tho years 81,
win ne - hind foof Ehiae. and snail Nkiae
sIsak dONn her faehesd. ailh lsng mane an1
tail Any infarmzlion Ein we thankfally receiv-
Cd, y leiies g Olheswise; letier may & direct
Cd . Isieis Store. GnEelly Hil Or ! I7heEal ne.
ward win h given % any person delivering he
same 70 tie suhsEil<T, e Wm. shaw's. ssu'r.
thirteen miles West q HlllshOr0ugh, near Haw-
fed meeting-h0use.
WILLIAM SHAW. sen'L
April -. IT'S
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From tl.e y. D. Troric. 81 Ami.


Rsgaafioa ~ TFoops-PngaBls Moremerfs u
Gsn. Tayir-Ezehaags IF Prisoners. etc.
We have cnnvrrsed with gentleman
who honOrably participated in The battle
Of |. Bnen Vista" in which conversation
we derived several items Of interest, which
We proceed to give to the public.
I.irui. criIlenden, who recently left
this city for Washington, carried with
him q requisilion from Gen. Taylor, upon
the Government, Tor ten thousand addi-
lional troops.
Gen. Taylor, il is thought. will advance
on San luis POiosi so soon as the REIN
lorcement called fnr arrives.
The Regiment OF Louisiana Volunteers.
il is confidently believed, will have an
opportunity 10 distinguish themselves, as
they will he directed 10 open the commu-
nicarion between Tampico, which must
necessarily be The base Of operations, and
San Luis Potosi.
The bodies Of the officers who fell in
The battle Of Buena Vista, have been pla-
ced by their friends in collins, in which
pulverized charcoal was introduced, The
collins placed, temporarily. in vaults at
Sallilo. until removed to their late homes,
which will probably be done as soon as
the communication between Saltillo and
Camargo is opened.
EXCHANGE or PRISONERS.
Maj. Borlahd, Major Gaines, Capt.
Casius NJ. Clay, and their commands,
numbering about eighiy-two men, who
have been prisoners in the castle of Pc
roie, were 10 be delivered up at Vera Cruz
Cart. Heady. from Louisville, of the
Kentucky regiment, who, with eighteen
men, were taken by the enemy some
time since, were 10 be restored to Gen
Taylor's encampment.
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Letter from General Taylor to Hon
Henry CLAW.

The Louisville Observer has been permitted to
publish the following letter of Gen. Taylor, ad-
dressed to Mr.. Clay, so creditabe to the heart of
the General, as we'll as to the Officers he men
tons who fell in the battle of Buena Vista:
Headquarters, Army of Occupation, !
Aqua Nueva, Mexico, March /, ls47. )
NV Dear Sir: You will no doubt
have received before this can reach you
the deeply distressing intelligence of the
death Of your son in the hallle Of Buena
Vista. II is with no wish Of intruding
upon the sanctuary Of parental sorrow,
and with no hope Of administering any
consolation to your wounded heart, that
have taken The liberty Of addressing you
these few lines but have felt il duty
which | owe to the memory OF the dis
tinguished dead, to pay willing tribute
to his many excellent qualities. and while
my feelings are still fresh, to express the
desola,ion which his untimely loss and that
of other kindred spirits has occasioned.
I had but casual acquaintance with
your son, until he became for a time a
member Of my military family, and can
truly saw that no one ever won more rap
idly upon my regard, or established a
more lasting claim to my respec, and es-
TEEN. Manly and honorable in every
impulse, with no feeling but for The honor
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obituary..

Died, in this county, on the 25th Of March,
HANNAH LYNCH, daughter of Thomas Lynch,
esq, in the ninth year of her age. She has left
kind parents and relatives to mourn her untime-
ly death. Truly, Gin the midst of life we are in
DEATH" May this be a warning to all, and espe-
cialy to the young, to "prepare to meet their
God" .......
"Jesus can make dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are"
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DIR. INNS CHINESE BLOOD PILLS
AND TEMPERANCE BITTERS.

Dr. Linn's Chinese Blood Pills and Tempe
rance Bitters, for the permanent cure Of dyspep-
STA, iaundice, liver complaints of long standing
indigestion, general debility, periodical Sickness
and all complaints arising from bad state OF the
stomach. They are double the quantity and bet
Ter quality than other Pills or Life Btters, at one
half the price.
Comstock & Co., 81 Courtland-st., New York,
soIc Proprietors.
For sale by
D. HEARTT, Hillsborough.
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Future Operations Of the Army
The New Orleans Delta learns, from an
" authentic source" that there are some
thousand men, regulars, and Of the new
levy, now on their way 10 New Orleans
10 join Gen. Taylor and strengthen the
line Of posts along the Rio Grande. That
officer, with as little delay as possible,
will then advance on to Saliillo.
Gen. Scott, in the mean time, with the
least possible delay. after garrisoning We
IA Cruz, will march his division on 10 the
capital. lie may meet with some OBJ
stTnclion in his way, but nothing OF a Sc
rious character, and before reaching the
city Of Mexico, will form junction with
Gen. Taylor's division. Thus, in full
force. they will march on 10 attack the
city Of Mexico. If the Mexicans should
be so infatuated as, in the interim. not 10
offer or accept the terms Of an honorable
peace.
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United States Army.
sIla bounty, or Sc and TO luu Of Land, Il
the option OF the Recruit.
RECRUITING SERVICE.

WANTED Coz The United States Army. Abe
w bodied Men, between ihe ages Of Is and 35
years, Icing above feet 3 inches high, sf good
character. and Of respectable standing smsng their
fellow-eitizens. None need apply TO enter the ser
vice, but those who are determined 10 serve hon.
estly and faithfully, the period Of their enlistment,
VIZ during the war" with Mexico. or for the
term Of Eve ysars, Is the recruit may elect.
Table cfsaubLishsd rates Of pay qgTeeably 10
exisEing lGlrs.