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The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
NEW HAMPSHIRE.


Ever since the government of this sterling old
State passed into the hands of the Abolionists
and Mexican Wings, efforts have been made to
cripple the arm Of the Federal Government in the
existing War; and to bring about u dissolution Of
the Union. s We observe that on the 18th uIt in
the Senate OF the United States, Mr.. Cilley, of
New Hampshire, introduced Preamble and
Resolutions, passed by the Mexican Wing Legis-
lature of that State, in favor Of the adoption of
measures for the extinction of slavery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and declaring it as the wish Of
New Hampshire that slavery be exterminated.
How does it happen that all the nonslavehoIding
States which are Whig, take ground against the
war, and denounce slavery, while all the Demo
cratic States, of the description advocate the
war, and stand up to the domestic institutions OF
the South Whlthe Raleigh Register cnIighten
us2 And will that paper furthermore remind the
public that Mr.. Badger, in his Guilford Letter,
opposed the annexation of Texas because annex
alton would extend slavery. and that portion Of
the Wigs "a of GuiIfotd county petioned
Congress through John Quincy Adams, not to
annex Iexas as a slave State? And will that
paper, inasmuch as it is "rhe organ" be kind
enough to inform US whether Governor Graham
has not received certain. Resolutions from the
Mexican Wing Legislature of New Hampshire,
against The existing war and against slavery, and
ii so, what course that dgnilary has pursued, OF
expects to pursue, IN the premises2 We pause
for an answer, ,- -...
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THE FOREIGN NEWS.

The Foreign News by the Cambria The latest
arrival, is important. The Cotton Market has
declined farthing since the advices by the Sarah
Sands, and was in languid state.
Under the severe pressure of want in some Sec
tons, and famine in others, the English ports had
been opened for~the free admission Of grain, and
coupled with considerable importalons, the prices
of breadstufs had been largely reduced
The Cambria brought three millions of
dollars in specie and this TOO although the Fed.
eralists predicted that the Tariff Of 1916 would
drain this country of its specie, and bring ruin
upon the people. The truth is, Free Trade is the
life of the business and enterprise of the country;
and the proofs OF this fact are before u.s.
Starvation and disease are, sill Scourginq un-
happy Ireland and innumprabe cases of death
have occurred from want Of food Hundreds of
distressing and heart-Tendering are given in
the English and IRISH papers In the single
County of Mayo the deaths from disease and
famine are estimated at from twenty TO thirty per
dayl Thousands of the Uretched Irish people
are crowding off from their country, and wander
ing TO the English towns for relief and il is stat
ed that in Liverpool at least one hundred thousand
of them were kept alive by the charity and kind
ness OF the inhabitants of that City
We have, from France, accounts of more dis
turbanccs and of the threatened famine in that
country; and accounts from Prussia are almost
as distressing those from Ireland. Famine
seems to have laid its cold and bony hand not only
upon Ireland, but upon the Continent of Europe
The Pope had given one thousand Roman
crowns from his private purse for the relief Of
Ireland, and in England great exerrions were
making in behalf of the afflicted and starving
people. ,- t..-- .
Notwithstanding the decline in breadstuf1s, the
demand for them, and for provisions generally,
was steady, and every thing would seem to ndi.
cate that the drain for supplies from the United
States, to save the starving millions of Europe,
had hardly as vet commenced
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
MR. DORRIN

We lay before our readers today the admirable
Speech of the Hon. James C. Dobbin, delivered
in the House of Representatives on the llth of
last month. on the Wilinot Proviso prohibi,ina
Slavery in any Territories whatever that NAV
hereafter be acquired by the United States. In
our opinion Mr. Dobbin has taken the true ground
on this question. and his remarks will be read
with deep interest. not only in his own State, but
by the people of the South generally.
Wepublsh in another column. from the Will
mington Journal, the Address of Mr. Dobbip 10
"the Voters of the 7th Congressional District"
in which he declines in favor of Gen Mckay,
and announces his intention to return to his pro,
fession and to the pursuits of private life During
Mr.. Dobbin's brief period of service in Congress
be has endeared himself to his constituents by his
faithful devotion to their interests and he enioys at
this moment, in the fullest sense, the respect Of
the people and the confidence of the Democracy
of the Fifth Congressional District
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
NORTH cARoLINA RE GIMENr

The last Fayetteville CaroIinian contain.
" complet lis ofofficers and men of our Reoms,.S
carefully copied from the rolls of Adj. Gen Hn,'
wood, who politely furnished them to the Edi,oryn
which we shall publish next week. The F3;,,,.
Of that paper recently paid "'f1ying visit "
Smithville, and found The Regiment in comn
about halfa mile back Of the town There wolI p'
twelve tents to Company, and about twentv.e;obs,
separate tents for Officers-in all about one b1n
dred and forty. The Editor says, "the comm,
nies drill separately twice day, and the whpla
Regiment is formed for drill every evening Tho
men seem to take pride in doing their best m
parade, and their battalion movements were evo
cuted better than we exPected--not rapd bu
slow and sure" Lieutenant Colonel Fago b"%
gone to Buncombe to make up the tenth COM
pany. .fsa: 7E9 a2i .e- aai 20
2 We learn that on the 25th ultimo. The br;a
S.yN. Gou went to sea with the FOLLOWING Co.'S
panies, to wit: Wayne Company, commanded bu
Lieutenant Andrews, Capt Roberts being sicLy.
Cabarrus Company, commanded by Cant. sb;vo,,
and the Yancy Company, commanded by Cau,'
Blalock. The Orange and Yancy detachmenss
had been united into one Company, and the oI
lowing Officers elected: TiIman Blalock of Van
cy, Captain; Shepard K. Nash of Orange, First
Lieutenant A. F. Keith of Yancy, Second Lien.
tenant; and Stephen Nichols of Orange Second
Second Lieutenant. So the Orange bows. beino
under the command of Capt. BIalock, sailed fo1
Mexico on the 25th ultimo. Two of the Oranoa
men, Jesse Roberts and Marsden Scarleu, had
been attached to the New Hanover Comnauv
and in this latter Company we see the names Of
Messrs. Singeltary, Yarbrough, Whitaker, Row.
lett Manly, Gornan, Crensaaw, Fowler, HAYES
Lumsden, Scott and others from Wake.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03

ten dragons reached Victoria in safety, but there
lis 10 longer any doubt about hedeath OF this vel.
liable young ofHeef The party halted at a.iewn Toy.
on the road, and Lent Richie left the men for
a few minutes 10 60 with guide and procure for
age for. .she horses They had proceeded but a
short distance when Mexican came dashing up
on horseback, threw a lasso suddenly over Ritch-
les neck and dragged him, fuil speed, across
field, and thensmurdereda and stripped him.
It is said now that the transports will assemble
at Lobos Harbor, with all the troops, and then
move. together to a landing much nearer Vera
Cruzs,-. -fn - sr.slll,la 60 lil tYtN ~ e. 5
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
WASHINGTON. Fob:z 2oth. ls47.

DEAR SIR In, your last paper, 1 see that a
public meeting is to- be held in Wilmington, on
the 9th March, to take into consideration the qucs-
lion of holding District Convention, for The pur-
pose Of selecting candidate for Congress. As
your Journal is the first in which have seen
thus subject alluded TO, take the liberty of first
sending TO you for publication, the enclosed short
address to the voters of the 7th Congressional
District 1t expresses my intentions formed some
time prior to the presen! moment
ii Is Respectfully, . J. g. DOBBIN.
Editor ofthe Wilmington Journal J.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
WaRuINnrc

.lia-s WASHINGTON, FeBy goth, lS47 =
Ts NJ, Voters of The 7tA CongressionGL District
ole "a The STATE of North Carolina:
The usual spPriod for selecting a candidate for
the Office Of representative~iH the n.xt Congress
has now arrived. Under the Act passed at the
recent session of our Legisature-rc-arrangin
the Congressional Districts ofthe State-,he Hon
James J. Mckay and myself are residents of the
same district AlthoughI am very far from as
saming that my present position as a representa-
tive confers on me any claims whateyefto your
favorable consideration in selecting candidate,
yet, lest silence may occasion misapprehensIon
oil my Intentions, as well as for the purpose of
contributing my aid to preserve thaSv harmony
which has heretofore prevailed in the region of
country embraced in this district, have deemed
1t proper to announce to you thus early. that
LIDO not desire you TO consider me a candidate.
The people of North Carolina and the country at
large have long had the benefit of the great ex-
perience-indehtigabl industry-and eminent a.
bility of my distinguished colIegue-GenI Nc
Kay My opportunities during the present Con.
gress have enabled me to appreciate his useful
ness. IT. therefore, no other consideration opera
ted on my mind sin reference to this subject
sense of justice to faithful public servant-ius-
tIce to the people of the Distrct-iustice to nv
oTn views of propriety-wouId not permit me 70
be aIcanddate IN opposition to one whose capaci-
ty fnH the public service is so far superior to mine
shall, therefore, under these circumstances. with
additional pleasure, return tOthe pursuits of private
life aud my profession. '
sTo the people of the present 5th Congressional
district, ltake this occasion to return my thanks
for their generous support when candidate, and
their encouragement while representative.
I shall ever cherish in grateful remembrance
the many marks of confidence have received at
their hands, = :.
Aciuated solely by an anxious desire TO dis.
charge my duty with fidelity, can only express
my regfetthat coald not bring into their service
q larger share OF experience and ability. With
sentiments OF the highest respect, yours,
9s <aza@' J. G. DOBBIN.
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
toCONCERT

-7-1-1 y -@CONtER9I-I- =
We see it announced that Mr. ROBERT GRAY,
OF this City. intends giving a Vocal Concert on
tomorrow eFhursday) evening for the benefit OF
the suffering poor in ireland. The Odd Fellows
Hall has been rendered for the occasion and we
believe it is generally agreed that the lovers OF
Irish and Scotch melodies will be abundany
rewarded for their attendance,
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03

We offer our thanks to- Messrs Reid. Bieos
and Dobbin, Of the House, for public documents
and also to Senator Benton for a Handsomely
oo9nd- copy OF Fremonfs Expedition to Oregon
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03

The New York Correspondent of the Wash
lngton Union estimates the amount already raised
IN the United States for the relief of Ireland al
one hundred, and seventy-three thousand six hun.
dred dollars. The people of Raleigh and vicini
ty have done their full share in this noble work
We learn that six hundred dollars have been for
warded by the Commiltees appointed to solicit
subscriptions in the different Wards. --.' 9
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03

Joseph L. Chester, Esq of Philadelphia, has
been appointed by the Governor Commissioners
to take depositions, the probate of deeds, powers
OF attorney, and other written instruments to be
used in this State G 49, SIS Wtfssg = :. -
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
. From the N o, Delta.Feb. Is.
Later from TampieO.

7 The schooner ST. Paul, Capt Talbot, seven
days from Tampico, arrived here last evening.
Capt. Talbot reports that on the day he left, n
messenger had arrived from the wrecked ship On
diaka stating that the volunteers on board. to-
gether with Capt. Miller, who, with a company
of artillery, had been despatched 10 their relief,
were surrounded by a Mexican force from Tus-
pan, amounting TO 1000 men, About 200 mus
kets only being saved from the wreck, they found
it impossible to disperse Che enemy. ..
:. Gen. Patterson feeling well satisfied of the truth
Of this report despatched at once 800 cavalry TO
their assistance. The schr. Ella was also char
tered, and took on board the armament from the
U, S. schr. NonantoS (Mexican prize, } commnnd.
ed by Mldshipman Marshall D.. Smith, likewise
2o0sregulars, and proceeded TO the wreck. The
result may be looked for by the next arrival from
that, port. +. O. ....s.,...o. .a. - = al !!
Although the above report of Capt Talbot,
places the volunteersand Capt Milier's company
in rather perIous position, still it will be seen.
taking the worst view Of the case, they were only
surrounded. The report does not say that they
were unable to protect themselves but that they
were unablesto disperse the enemy. Assuming
their position, then 10 be as critical as rep
resented, our conviction is that they managed to
keep the enemy at bay until the additional rein
forcement sent down by Gen. Patterson reached
them, which would of course dispel all apprehen-
sion for their safety. T. ..z-a g. -
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03
Important Mexican News.

Santa Anna still Alire-Conjfrmotio of the
= great Battls. Of chihuahua. 2 =
The editors of La Patria have received lets
ter from their correspondent at Tampico, in which
il is stated that a private mail had been received
from San Luis Potosi. ofihe 22dsJanuary, which,
so far from Confirming the hurnbugging story
about the assassination of Santa Anna. to which
some credence was given in this city, represents
him as actively engaged in preparations for some
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-03-03

Last evening the ship Talbot arrived. She is
a transporter ga tons burden, and with accom-
modations for, 400 men. She has three months
supplies for this number of men. - To day about
1000 troops will come down from Camp Palo
Alto, and, if the weather continues as moderate as
itisthis morning, the embarkatonl will commence
to-nights Gen. Scott has not gone on board, bat
Is expected over here to-day, a-1r F~,s
We have received further intelligence respect
ing the fate of Lieut. Richie. i, seems that the
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CITY OF WASHINGTON MONDAY NIGHT NOVEMBER 49, 1S47.

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CITY HOTEL, WASHINGTON, ID. G.

rJNHE City Hotel which has been almost entirely rebuilt
during the past under the personal supervision
of the undersigned and having been leased by them for
of years. will be opened before the 9th
Der for the reception of company The house pleasantly
situated Pennsylvania avenue of 18th street,
the Presidents House and Executive Offices, and but
short walk ride from the Capitol.
The building is stories high fronting l40 feet Penn
syvania and l75 feet l4h street, and contains
hundred and forty rooms, which well arranged,
having paro with chambers attached and suites of
for families, all well lighted and ventilated
il has been constructed after the most improved plans,
with all modern inventions introduced, and will be furnish
ed with entire furniture, made to order Tor the house
The ladies' paror is large and pleasant, and opens upon
fine balcony front OF The house, and is of easy
and convenient the ladies' ordinary.
The undersigned having had long experience in hotel
keeping trust by their personal attention business and
the of their guests, merits share of public pao-
mage.
+. d. WILLARD,
ii. A. WILLARD.
Washington d. c. Nov. S-d2w
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TO CONTRACTORS.


CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the Office Of
- the James River and Kanawha Company, in Richmond
Va until the 18th day of December next for construc
ton of the companys Improvements james river from
lance twenty miles The surveys being not yei con-
peted the work be further specified in this adve
than that it will consist of DAMS and
canal between the pools of the dams, with t-locks suf
the whole distance, and such guardocks, aqueduc cu
verts farm bridges &c., shall be found necessary The
general OF The contracts will be- that the work will be
divided into convenient jobs sections each OF which will
proposals. and that cash payments will be made MONTH
y estimates Of work actually done, with reservation of
twenty cent? by OF security for the completion
the work, until the shall be completed according to
contract tHs, ttsa M
Sealed proposals will also be received at the same place
until the date, for the construction OF the
the companys canal with the Underwater James river
at Richmond, through the Richmond dock. This work
will consist of three locks of l8 feet lift and one OF Is feet
lift intermediate canals for aggregate distance OF about
half me with such cuvers walls wastes bridges
Nc as shall be necessary stone dam James river
in the falls, Richmond the raising Of the walls and EN-
bankmcnt OF the present dock the the dock
hundred feet eastwardy and the construction of an
outetlock at the lower end thereof capable of admitting
the largest vessels coming to the port of Richmond This
work will be paid for In bonds OF the company Ito be issued
under the authority OF recent of the Legislature of Vir
gnia) running and bearing per interest,"
able semi annually Besides the usual OF ID per
cent on the monthly estimates, the contractor contract
will be required to give ample security, satisfactory
te board OF directors for the completion OF the work
times and in the manner specified in the contracts.
Plans of the above works will DO exhibited speci
Office in Richmond by the of December next After the
receipt of the proposals. time will be taken for consde
thereof until the 18th Of the month"; on which
day Gin the proposals should be satisfactory several
gf. WALTER GWYNN,
Nov 3-3tawtl0Dec Chief Eng. of the ]. II a. X Co
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POST OFFICE STATIONERY.

Posr OFFICE, WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
November 3, 1917.
TN compliance with the law and the order of the Posmas
ter General, sealed proposals will be received by
I'll IL O'Clock, noon, Saturday, the h of December next
for supplying stationery required for the of this Post Of
flee during four years. commencing January lSio and
ending December 81, 1851.
The estimate for each year is as folows
96 reams OF envelopng paper Of at least 10 pounds to
the ream and about - by "a inches TO the sheet
$50 pounds of cotton packing Irvine, thirds of the
finest used in postoices and about third of the
largest size and
100 pounds of hemp irvine for ing bags
Contractors required by law to give bond in q sum
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Payment will be made the delivery of the stationery.
Nov 3-law4w G. X. GARDNER, Z. M.
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MARSEILLES LINE OF PACKETS,
Touching at Gibraltar to land passengers.
TINE aforementioned ships will be regularly despatched
i from New York the LIST, and from Marsellles on
the 10th of each month, follows.
DNtt
Ship Prince de Joinvle, (new,) Capt. W. W. Laurence,
Oct ], 1916.
Ship Arcoe, (newD Captain w. r. Hoodless, Nov J.,
S46
Ship Castor, Capt. James Anthony Dec. !, 1916.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Captain James Watson, JAM
lSl7.
Ship Feb. L. l847
FROM MARSEIILES.
Ship Prince de Joinvlle, (new,) Capt w. w Laurence,
Dec. 10, 1916.
Ship Arcoc, (new) Capt W. r. Hoodess, Jan. TO- ls47.
Ship Castor, Capt James Anthony, Feb. TO- lS47.
Ship Nebraska, (new,) Capt James Watson, March 10,
l547.
Ship -, -, April 10, l87.
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For freight or passage, apply to
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