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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-16
FOREIGN NEWS.
SVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

SVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
By the arrival of the packet ship Wyoming
at Philadelphia, we have dates from Liverpool
up to tie 18th March, seven days later than
our last accounts.
The commercial intelligence is of considera-
BILE Importance This arrival brings the in
telligence that American provisions-indeed,
American products of all kinds, have slightly
declined. The principal reason assigned for
this is the tightness of the English money
market. Below we give extracts from the Ia
test English papers, which will shew the state
of the markets there. We see it stated that
the number of persons employed by the Brit
sh Government on public works in Ireland,
are now 7O2 ,22s, representing about three
millions of people, who have nothing between
them and starvation except the Government
bounty This is really an awful picture. The
following are the extracts -
LIVERPOOL CoRS EXCHANGE. Friday, March l2-Not,
Withsandng adVices received this morning from Amer
ca report much excitement and advancing prices there
in consequence of the late accounts from England
market to-day exhibited no lively symptoms in any arti-
Gle of the rade and Though parcels Of wheat
taken for Ireland at our last quotations. the Riers
bought sparingy, and for most desc rptions of this
grain business closed dull with slight tendency to de-
cline Flour moving less freely, western brands rece
ded to Ais Cd to 42s per barrel and English well
Irish although scarce must be noted cheaper Barley
was in slow request at Tuesdays rates.
Beans, upon very limited demand were rather de-
pressed in value; and Peas merely tanned former
prices Oats and oatmeal being very little noticed
the turn cheaper Indian continues to good
inquiry for Ireland the transactions therein this
ing to fair extent, at reduction in cases
Is per 4SU lbs
General average of Grain for the week ending March
6-Per Imperial Quarter-Wheat 74s ID Barley SOS Id
Oats 32s 3d. Rye 55s lld Beans 53s Id Peas Sos Id.
Aggregate average of the last six weeks-Wheat TBS
3d. Barley 54s Id Oats 32s Sd Rye SOS 3D. Beans 53s 3D.
Peas Sos Cd.
Arrivals Of Bread Stufs from the 9th to the nth of
March, inclusive at Lverpool-Wheat. 1889 quarters;
Malt, 1925 do; Oats l766 do Beans S48 do Peas, 1873
do; Indian Corn 1857 do Oatmeal 726 do; Flour, 100
sacks 2l05 bbs.
LIVERPOOL MARKET. March 12.-Cotton-A greater
depression has prevailed this week than for time
ed the gloom previously noticed in the manufacturing
spectators and exporters have also confined their ope
rations small parcels Under the influence of these
unfavorabe circumstances, holders have pressed sup
plies upon the market, and decline has been submit
ted to Of I'd per lb upon most descriptions of American
whilst other kinds have participated great extent in
this reduction Spectators have taken 1000 American
and exporters 900 do and $50 Surat sales OF the week
| IS, 100 bales.
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MIR he I'D.

In Cumberland county on the 18th TILT, by tho Rev.
f. McNar, Mr. John w. Murphy, to Miss Margaret Jane
McLeran.
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DIED.

In this county, the 29th ut John McCendon, Esq
aged about so years.
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nLS-Pure sperm, bleached whale, biackfsh,
" for machinery, Linseed, Olive and Castor,
in quantities "a suis purchasers. a.
STANTON 4 cos.
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FAYErrEvILLR. Aurj, 10.

FAYErTEyILLR, AprH III.
Produce remains unchanged, and sales Of Cotton al
l0l lit. Flour to ST Corn 60 to S. Oats 40 80 45
Whisky 2s 10 30. Brandy Is to 50.-N CaTatnian.
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ADIUTANT MEARES.

Some of our readers are aware that our
young townsman, CASTOR MEAREs, Esq, was
Adjutant of the Arkansas regiment of mounted
rifemen, at the battle of Buena Vista. 1t was
with emotions of no ordinary pleasure that we
read letter the other day addressed by Capt.
PRICE, of the North Carolina Volunteers, to
his Capt. P.'s) brother in this place, in which
the writer states that " GAsToN MEAREs dis
tingPshed himself at the battle of Buena Wis
ia, and has been, in consequence, elected by
the regiment, to the post Of Lieut.. Colonel
Ourreaders will recollect that portion of this
regiment " fled inglorlously," as Gen. Taylor
says in his general order, and also that the
gallant Col. YELL, who led the remainder or
SO gallantlv. was killed.
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STILL LATER FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
The Southern mail just in, Thursday NOR
ning,) brings little later intelligence from the
theatre of war.
The Picayune contains dates from Vera
Cruz up to the 31st March. Gen. Twiggs
had started with Brigade towards the Ma
tonal Bridge, (on the road to Mexico,) where
some opposition was expected.
Gen Quitman had proceeded with detach-
ment towards the town of Alvarado. No
doubt but that this place is now IN our pos
session. 1t will afford a fine market for the
procurement of mules and other articles which
Gen Scott needs on his march to the city of
Mexico.
FROM THE CITY OF MEx1co.-The news
brought by this mail from the city OF Mexico
is up to the oath ult Santa Anna had assumed
the rens of power, and had issued an address
to the citizens, and to the National Congress-
In this address he does not, as we read it,
give any intimation of a desire to return to
peaceful councils. We do not know what his
real intentions are, but we think he is for
peace.
FROM THE BRAzos-The latest dates from
the Brazos state that Gen. Taylor had returned
TO Saltillo, after fruitless search after Urea.
No doubt the latter has gone beyond the noun
tains long since. The prevailing impression
at the Brazos was that Gen. Taylor would
shortly push on from his present position to-
wards San Luis Potosi.
Col. HARD1N-This gallant officer, before
his death, captured a Mexican flag, which,
after he was wounded, and shortly before his
death, he requested might be sent, together
with his war horse, as memento to his be.
loved wife in Kentucky. Poor fellow.
Further from Santa Fs-More Battles
| Eight america as Murdered-Sickness at San.
ia F.-The Philadelphia papers contain q
despatch from Pittsburg, giving news from
Santa Fe to the Sd of February.
Several actions had taken place between the
insurrectionists and the Americans.
| Col Price, with $50 men, had battle with
1000 Mexicans at La Comeda, in which the
| Americans were victorious, and 36 of the en-
envy killed.
| Another battle occurred few days after
wards at Sansbada, with a similar result.
An action had occurred between the Nilsson
ri volunteers and the Mexcans at Moro, ir
which Capt Headley, the commander of tht
volunteers was killed. The Americans then
retired to Vegas
A reinforcement of 200 men was sent from
Santa Fe under Col. Morrison, on whose ap
pearance the Mexicans abandoned Moro, at
ter numbering eight Americans.
The insurrectionists are mostly Of the rab
BILE.
Don. Vogel, the Secretary of State, unde
Gov. Bent, was acting as Governor Of SAINT;
Fe.
In a skirmish between the volunteers undo
Capt. ST. Ardin, and the insurrectionists,
Mexican was killed, wearing Gov. Bent's Goa
and shirt.
There was much sickness at Santa Fe, from
three to five deaths occurring daily, mostl..
teamsters.
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1ks,r.. Mason d THtts, 80 WGiians street,
rs.rskants' Exchange, NetU York, are our au'
kor,zed agents, for this paper, {" that c'ty.
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New PAPER-We have received the speci-
men number OF a new daily paper just started in
Philadelphia called the Evening Bulletin. We
are much pleased with its appearance, and
wish it may prosper. 1t is the only evening
paper published in the city of Philadelphia,
and will, consequently, contain IL hours later
intelligence than the morning papers. Sub
scnption price only S. year. Cheap as dirt
CAPITAL.-The New Orleans Delta SAYS
that the officers and men of the Phoenix Com
pany LA. volunteers) have forwarded from
Vera Cruz $1OG for the relief of the suffering
Irish Noble fellows.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13
The Position of Massachusetts

After struggle of no inconsiderable Sc
verify with the treacherous, the lukewarm,
and the timid of the Wing party in both
houses, we have the satisfaction to state to
our friends in Massachusetts,, that the follow
ing resolutions were adopted as the sentiments
of the people of the State.
Resolves coacerain1Me Merican War, and the
Institution Of .Slaoery
Reso1ved, That the present war with Mex
leo has its primary origin in the unconstitu-
tional annexation to the United States of the
foreign State of Texas that it was unconsti-
tutionally commenced by the order Of the
President, to General Taylor, to take military
possession of territory in dispute between the
United States and Mexico, and in the 0ccupo-
ton Of Jnerico and that it is now waged by a
powerful nation against Il weak neighbour
unnecessarily and without Just cause, at i'm
mense cost Of treasure and life, for the dis
memberment Of Mexico, and for the conquest
Of a portion of her territory, from which sla-
very has already been excluded, with the
triple object of extending slavery, of strength
ening the Slave power" and of obtaining
the control of the Free States, under the
constitution Of the United States.
Resolved, That such war Of conquest, so
HaIelui III us oDJects, SO WanIon, UNJUST, ana
unconstitutional in its origin and character,
must be regarded as war against freedom,
against humanity, against justice, against the
Union, against the constitution and against
the Free States; and that a regard for the
true interests and the highest honor of the
country, MOI less than the impulses Of Chris
tan duty, should arouse all good citizens to
join in efforts to arrest this war, and in every
just way, aiding the country to retire from the
position of aggression which it now occupies
towards weak, distracted neighbor and sister
republic.
ResoIped, That our attention is directed
&aeS t2 the wrong ana " enormity' Of alaye-
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THE VOICE.
BRANDON:
THURSDAY, MAY ID, l847.

The NEXT PRESIDENT. Very many papers have
placed the name of Zachary Taylor, at the head of
their editorial columns, as the candidate for the
next President of the United States. Among the
number we notice the Natire american paper, pub
lished at Poughkecpsie, N. Y. 1t is also currently
reported that John c. Calhoun has decided to use
his influence in favor of Gen. Taylors election to
the Presidency.
One thing is certain, and that is, Mr. Calhoun will
not support General Taylor for that Office unless he
is well assured that, if elected, Gen Taylor will go
the whole length for the extension of slavery Again,
Mr. G. will not support man who is in favor of
the policy of protecting Northern interests through a
tariff of duties on Foreign imports. Another thing
may be named, which is this, Gen. Taylor cannot
suit all parties, and we think it will be the best way
to ascertain his principles before nominating him to
so high an office, lest he give some party Tyler
grip!
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13
ARMY HEADQUARTERS,

era CF"~, -lp'H -
Major General Scott Gcneral-in- Chief Of the
Iy7nieS of tie United States Of -1merica ia The
Gooa People Of IIerico.
Mexcans! At the head of powerful ar
nv, soon to be doubed-a part Of which is
advancing upon your capital-and wi tn an
other army, under Major General Taylor, in
march from SaltilIo towards San Luis de Po-
tosi, think myself called upon to address you.
Mexicans Americans are not your enc
mics but the enemies for "A time, OF the men
who a year ago, misgoycrned you, and
brought about this unnatural war between
two great Republics. We are the friends Of
the peaceful inhabitants of the country we &C.
cupy and the friends of your Holy Religion,
its Hierarchy and its Priesthood. The same
church is found in all parts Of our own coun-
try, crowded with dcvout Catholics, and re-
spectcd by our government, laws and people
For the church Of Mexico, the unoilending
inhabitants OF the country and their property
| have from the first, done everything in my
power 10 place them under the safeguard OF
martial law, against the few bad men in this
army.
My orders, to that effect, known to all, are
precise and rigorous. Under them, several
Americans have already been punished by
fine, for the benefit Of MeXicans, besides i'm
prisonmcnt; and one, for a rape, has been
hung by the neck.
Is this not proof of good faith and cner-
getic discipline? Otherproofs shall be given
as often as injuries to MeNicans shall be de-
tectcd.
On the other hand, injuries committed by
individuals, or parties of Mexico, not belong
ing to the public forces, upon individuals
small parties, trains Of wagons and teams, or OF
pack mules, or on any other person or prop
erty belonging to this army, contrary to the
laws of war; shall be punished with rigor-or
if the practical offenders be not delivered ur
by the Mexican authorities, the punishment
shall fall upon entire cities, towns, Or neigh
borhoods.
Let, then, all good Mexicans remain at
home, or at their peaceful! occupations; but
they are invited to bring in, for sale, horses
mules, beef, cattle, corn barley, wheat flour
for bread, and vegetables, Cash will be paid
for everything this army may take orpurchasc
and protection will be given to all Sellers
The Americans are strong enough to offer
these assurances, which, should Mexico wise.
ly accept, this war may soon be happily end
ed, to the honor of both bellgerents. Then
the Americans, having converted enemies in
to friends, will be happy to take leave of Mex
leo, and return to their own country
,NINTIELD SCOTT
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ny, and to the tyranny and usurpatio3n OF the
Slave Power" as displayed in the history OF
our country, particularly in the annexation OF
Texas, and the present war with Mexico and
that we are impressed with the unalteroble
conviction, that regard for the fair fame OF
our country, for the principles of morals, ana
for that righteousness which eXalteth nation
sanctions and requires all constitutional efforts
for the destruction of the unjust influence OF
the slave powcr,and for the abolition OF slave
ry within the limits of the United States.
Resolved, That the annexation OF territory
with Mexican population upon it is highly
inconsistent with the well'being Of this I'm
ion.
Thus has the ground lost during the last
eighteen months been fully rcgained, and that
too in the face of opposition of the most for
1aidable character within the party ranks
We regard this movement as greater act
than any of its predecessors, inasmucI as 1t
will probably become the basis of decided ac-
ton Immediately after the opening OF the
next Congress How much ice have occasion
to be gratifed, we need not say, considering
the extent of the denunciations to which we
have been subjected for upholding, these as
the true Wing principles of Massachusetts,
BOSt VIVA.
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through the country, are telling the most ex'
travagant tales of the strcngth,size and Prov
ess Of" Yankees" TO justify their own de-
feat, they spread the story through the co"n1
try that our horses are four times the s!ze OF
theirs, run twice as fast, and are not only say
age in their nature, but are trained to run
down, tread under foot, aud completely, ami
hilate their enemies. Our 10 inch shells they
describe as being as large as ho9gSheadis' hled
with all manner of diabolical comousuCh'
make noise i'll the air like the bowling OF q
norther, and when they burst destroy and de-
molish every thing around them. The effect
of turning all these people loose upon the
country, 50 long as they will continue to
circulate such extravagant tales, must be
advantageous. If they sec fit, in order to
hide the disgrace of their own defeat, to say
that they have been contendin9g with giants
centaurs, and the like, so much the better.
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From Vera Cruz,

The New Orleans Picayunc extra of the
goth inst, publishes the following from its
correspondent at Vera Cruz.
VERA CRUz April 7.
The entire force which garrisoned the diff
fercnt forts and batteries of Vera Cruz, with
the Castle of San Juan de Ulloa. was, frac-
ton less than 5000 although 5000 marched
out and laid down their arms As soon as it
became known that the place was to be given
up, more than a thousand of the regular SOL
diers are known to have dispersed themselves
through the city, and after changing their
clothes, marched out rs citizens, or else are
now lying here.
In the meantime, those who scattered
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13

THE BAKER FAMILY gave "a concert according to
previous notice. ut the Hall Of the Brandon House on
Tuesday evening of last week. When they sang
here some two years ago, they performed well, but
since that time they have improved in two respects
why adding an excellent female voice to the old
stock, and by perlecting more fully the chord and
finish of THEN performances.
According to our notions of substantial good to
hearers, a few pieces might be profitably selected
and substituted for portion of those now sung by
quilted themselves well when here; and whoever
has an ear for music, and fails of hearing them when
opportunity presents, will lose rich vocal music
feast.
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Harrington, Ormsbee & Edgerton for the plain
tiff.
Hartman, Roberts, Foot & Hodges for the defsud-
ant.
State,
q.
George Wood
Information for selling distilled splrtuous liquors.
without license.
Verdict guilty.
Z. L. Omsbee, States Attorney, for tho proseou-
ton.
Respondent prose.
The Chief Judge being obliged to leave on Satur-
day of last week. and the remaining time being re-
quired for the consideration of the cases to be trod
by the court the rest of the causes, where jury til
ais were desired, were continued, and the jury dis
missed on Tuesday evening, the 9th ult.
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CAVE JOHNSON catches it all round for his
course with reference to the postage law
The Dover Enquirer has a sterling article on
| the topic based upon section ID, which con-
tains some of the most odious provisions OF the
whole law, as they have been construed by
the Postmaster General. Among others there
is this clause
And all newspapers conveyed IN the mail
shall be subject to postage, except those sent
by way of exchange between the publishers
of newspapers, and except those franked by
persons enjoying the franking privilege, and
newspapers not sent from the Office OF publ
cation; and all handbills or circulars, printed
or Autographed not exceeding one sheet, shall
be subject to three cents postage each, to be
paid when deposited in any post Office TO be
conveyed in the mail"
The Enquirer goes on to say -" This is
the clause, punctuation and all, as officially
published and, we presume, as it was passed
bv Congress. This, it will be seen, instead
of subieCting newspapers not sent from the
Office of publication to subscribers, to three
cents postage Gas the Postmaster General has
interpreted iD exempts them from all postage
They are placed on the same footing with
printers exchange papers, and papers frank
ed by persons enjoying the iranking privilege
and it is only handbil!s and circulars which
are subjected to three cents postage. 1t Is
true, BY altering the punctuation a little,
newspapers not sent from the Office OF publ
cation (nothing is said about subscribers, mdt
is another Interpolation of Cave JohnsonS
may be brought into the same clause and sub
iccted to the same postage with handbllIs;
but this is an essential alteration 1T is max
ing quite different law of it;-and has the
Postmaster General any right to max tins al
iteration in the plain reading Of the law"
We say, emphatically, no and ii we are
not mistaken, Uncle Sam will have some
heavy bills of damages to pay, on bis account
-Bost Bee,
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Pnt1nt Office, AprI 10, 1847.

SIR: Yours of the 9TH inst. enclosing
two dollar bill for copies of specifications, came
to hand this morning. The act of Congress
establishing the Independent Treasury pre-
vents me receiving bank bills in payment OF
fees, and | therefore return the bill reunited
/ do not discover any patent to Bush &
Lobdell, but one to Bonney Bush Lob
DELL" dated II March, 1888. The fees tor a
copy of this specification, with that of Mr. "a
dy's of the 26th Dec, 1S45, will be S2,25,
which, when received, IN COIN, will be pre-
pared and transmitted. l am very respect
fully yours, &C.,
EDMUND BURKE, Com Patents.
E. N. BRIGGS, Esq, Brandon, VI.
A year ago last January, DR.. Wilkinson, Of this
town. forwarded 500, in gold, directed to the Patent
Office, and the tempting stuff slipped out Of the mail,
and into the hands Of some deputy P. Mon the way,
and has no! yet been recovered. If the Admnistra-
ton will not allow its servants to take bills from
specie paying banks, and if the Postmaster General
employs thieves to handle the specie mailed torhead
quarters there will be no safe way to transmit funds
there but for persons to go and carry. the money
themselves. We shall see whether the people will
always be tom-foolod' in this way.
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RELIEF FUND. The Boston Atlas notices the re-
ceipt Of S67 from this town for the reliefofthe Irish
We are informed by DR. Dana that there is still
considerable amount subscribed, which has not been
paid to the committee here. tits certainly very de-
sirabe that delinquent subscribers should pay their
subscriptions without further delay, that the money
may be Immediately forwarded to the sufferers for
whose relief it was intended.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL JOURNAL. The May number
of this work has arrived. This contains a likeness
of Thomas H. Benton, and Fowler's description of
his chronological developments, which is quite in
teresting, and shows pretty clearly ~hy the Colonel
let off SO much gas of late. The first reason why
this took place was, there was large quantity in
the reservoir; and, secondly, because fit opporu
nifty presented for turning the value of the great
"blow-pipen Articles on conscientiousness; Re
ply to Ladies' Repository, &c. &C., are also to be
found in this number.
Tcrms-singe copy 81. Three copies, 50. Nine
copies, S.. Twenty copies, $40. Fowler s. Wells,
publishers, l31 Nassaust N. Y. 0. S. Fowler, ed
itor.