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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12
The Old Rock Spring
FOR r v r Il!

iENHE ROCK SPRING RESTAURATEUR
- is now open for the accommodation of the
public, where every Retreshment the market at
fords may be had at all hours OF the day or night
The Bar is supplied with choice Liquors, Wines
and Cigars. DAVID THALLY.
Dec Is, 1916 lay
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

WINDOW SASHES---BLINDS and DOORS.
FHVHE subscriber is agent for one of the best
= manufactures at the North, and will receive
orders for the above named articles, which will be
boxed up and delivered on board ofvessels in New
York, at the LOWEST PRICES, and at short
notice. Persons about to contract for buildings,
will find it to their interest to call and examine
prices before sendind their orders abroad.
GUY G.. HOTCHKISS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

TT LIQUORS AND WINES-DoMEsrIc AND
- FoRE1GN-Bottled, on draught, and by the
BARREL warranted of good quality, and for sale low
at H STANTON & Cos.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

TLOTHING.--Jack Pantaloons, Vests,
~ coarse Overcoats, flannel and cotton Shirts.
knit Under Shirts and Drawers, Gurnsey Frocks.
and the like al STANTON & Cos.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

Ca COTCH ALE-l0 doz. Scotch Ale, in quart bottles
- very fine AT HOWARD q PEDEN'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

YNHEsS AND PRIME PORK.--25 5bls. Mess and 25
~ Prime Pork. Fer sale low at
HOWARD d PEDEN'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

GNORDAGE AND PACKING-Manillaan and
" Hemp Rope, Rafting and spun Yarn; 1000
BIS. Russia Packing. r H STANTON & co
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-05-22

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The State guard., 1847-09-14
Tribute of Respect.

Al a meeting of he members of the Greenvile Bar, assembled for the pur- pose of expressing their feelings at the death of the Hon. Anderson Crenshaw, John K. Henry, Esq, was called 10 the Char, and John X. Waller, Esq, ap> pointed Secretary.
 The object of the meeting having been briefly stated by the Chair, the following preamble and resolutions were offered by E. Fl. Nelson, Esq, and unanimous ly adopted:
 The presence of death in onr midst is ever awful and appalling; but deeper feelings of emotion are excited, and a more solemn awe is ditfused through the community. when those who are els evaled by station, by viltues or talent, fall victims 10 the destroyer. These emotions are deeply felt in the loss of a distinguished citizen of our county; the able and venerable Chancellor of the Southern Chancery Division of Alaba, bana. He has passed through long and laborous life, with ability and with unspotIed integrity.
 The loss which has been sustained by the Equity courts of this State, through this severe dispensalion of Providence, cannot soon or easily be repaired. As d testimonial of the profound feelings of respec! for his judicial abilities aud the unspotied purity of his lie, the follows ing resolutions were unanimously adop- ted:
 1. Resolved, That the members of he GreenviIle Bar, have heard with emotions of profound regret, of the death of Chance lor Crenshaw.
 2. Resolved, That we sincerely sym- pathise with the family of the deceased Chancellor, in this severe bereavement of Providence.
 8. Resolved, Thatthe members of the Greenville Bar, wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 4. Resolved, That the members of the Bar throughout the Southern Chancery Division, are requested to join in the tes umonidl of respect mentioned in the 3d resolution.
 5. Resolved, That committee of three of the members of the Bar be ap. pointed, to tender 'he family of the de- ceased. copy of these resolutions.
 Under the fif!h resolution, E. H. Mel. son, J. H. Campbell, Esqrs., and Hon. J. F. Johnson. were appointed by the Chair as the committee therein provi- ded.
 On motion, it was then Resolved, That these proceedings be published in the South Alabamian, and the meeting ad- journed.
 JOHN K HENRY, Chm.
 JOHN A. WALLER, Sec'y.
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JUVENILE PRrcoc,rY.-A little bo,

JUVENILE PREcocITY.--A little boy abou: six years of age, having been told hy his mother that it was impolite for children. V hen visiting peoples houses. to ask for cakes or other things which they might happen 10 see Pleporlng, improved on the lesson as follows Calling at house in the neighborbood where the good woman was making cake, and which he eyed very wistfully at last he said, Mother says il is not DO.
 lite to ask for cake.' 'No,' was the re ply, it does not look well in liule boys to do so.' Butt said the urchin, 'she didn't say must not eat piece in case you gave it to me- Il is needless 10 add Ina, he got a piece.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

4 HINT TO YoUNG MARRIED Wo. Never tell your own affairs to any old gossiping housewife. Let her appear ever so specious-so sincere-so candid-be sure to avoid her, and keep your own counsel for the only reason she has for prying into your secrets, for insinualing herself into your condolences is 10 learn some error or deformity exs isting in your family, on which she may feast in secret delight for luxurious moment. and then share some of her choicest bits with her neighbors. Trea- sure this up and act upon if, and it will save you years of modification, if not of beart-burning and sorrow.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

FATAL MoDEsrY.-A sad event oc> cured last week at French farmhouse near Gourin. A fire having broken out in the night, the family hastened to make their escape. Two daughters of the farmer and servant girl, finding n crowd assembled at the door, were a : shamed of appearing in their night dresses and returned for their clothing. In the attcmp.two of them were burned 10 death.
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NO. 37


 Like our friend of the Tuscaloosa Monitor, we have some curiosity 10 see the rules referred to in the following Ie;- ter. We therefore comply with the vii, ter's rsquest, and doubt not; bh, he will pl ove to US that he is sane man:
 NEw YORK CITy, Aug. IS, I847. To Me Editor oftAe Monitor:
 Dear Sir: Perhaps you may have iio- liced, in some of the New York papers, statement concerning the remarkable powers of mathematician in that city, who adds, substracis, multples, divides, and performs all other arithmeiical cal. culations wuh rapid ty that seems al> most miraculous. As l am that person, l will endeavor to give you correct statement of the facts. First, let a col> ema of figures, say 5000 in length and 10 or 20 in breadth. be placed before me, and ln less than seconds of lime will give the sum total, always com. mencing on the left hand side to place the answer dowm Second, let sum ba written in multiplication, with GOO tignfrs the mulliplier and ss many in tiit ou tho left hand and write the product under- meath, all in one ne. as fast as the fig uies can be written down. Third, let d sum be written in division, with any large amount for dvisor, and com; mence writing the remainder first, then the quoiient. Interest at any per cent. can be performed in the same manner; without using any extra figures. Frac- tions of every denomination can be sum- med up instantly, without reducing them 10 common denominator These rules can be learned by any person hay. Ing the printed rules, in one half hour: Please insert this in your paper, also stating that any person wishing these rules will address me through the New York post ottice Please forward me one copy of your paper, which will contain the above, and on receipt there. of will fo, ward you full SC, of these rules lfree gratis) by which you can be: come as expert al figures as ani.
 Your humble and ob'i serv't,
 PIE FER M DESHONG.
 The Mathematician.
 P S.-Other Editors, copying the above, and forwarding Mr. Deshong ihe paper which contains 1t, will be fui nish- ed n ilh SC, of these rules.
The State guard., 1847-09-14
Honor To allHandicrafts.

BY CHARLES souTHERNER. Honor to him whose sinewed arm Swing the ponderous sledgei Honor to him whose sturdy hand Delves at the fruitess hedge:- To every toiler who siriveth To beautify the earth, Be honor and fame far greater
 Than to men of kingly birth. To toil-it is 10 fill complete
 The Lord of Life's command To crown the golden fruit and grain, The wilds of every land; To rear the mansion and the cot, In city or in glen; That joy and sweet content may meet Around the homes Of men, Who makes blade of grass to grow Where there grew none before, Is greater far than the deni-god
 Whose mantle dips with gore; Then plant the spape in desert ground And make its treasures spring,s To bless the hand and home of him Who's greater than a king!!
The State guard., 1847-09-14

A JUVENILE AERoNAUT.-The Cin~ cinnai Commercial tells 0! novel bal- loon adventure that happened in that city during the storm on Tuesday last. A little girl was seated upon the top of hay wagon holding an umbrella over her head; the sudden gust which came mp carried her entirely clear of ,he wa~ gon, through lhe air 10 he sidewalk. ups on which she allghted safely. The nm~ hrela served, cf course, as a parachute, and she clung stcuily 10 it.
The State guard., 1847-09-14
JOHN K, HENRY, Chm. JOHN A. WALLER, Sec'y.
saIarics of thc Mexican CIcrgy.

Salaries of the Mexican Clergy.
 Ii has been often remarked that the people of Mexico were 'priest-ridden.'- Perhaps ;he following article will better enable the reader to understand what is meant by lhe tern.
 The following are some of the sala> fies of ,he church, bishops, &c., as esti mated in 1902; and they have rather in. creased than diminished since that time, notwithstanding the exhausting civil wars that have wasted the resources of the nation and inc people al large, and deba.red the developement of the re- sources of the country, even to the des truclion of the progress that had com menced under the slow motions of the Viceroys of Spain:
The State guard., 1847-09-14

THusIs LIFE --ll we die today, the sun will shine as brightly, and the birds sing as sweelly tomorrow. Business will n be suspended for moment, and ,he great mass will nol bes.ow a thought 10 our memories. "Is he dead 2' will be the solemn inquiry of few, as they pass 10 their pleasure cr theIr work.-- But no one will miss us, except onr i'm. mediate connexions; and even in short time they will forget us, and laugh as merrily as when we sat beside them.
 Thus shall we all. now active in life, pass away. Our children crowd close behind us, and they will soon be gone. In few years not living being can say. "l remember him." We lived in another age, and did business with those xho have long since slumbeTed in the tomb. This IS life. How rapidly it passes! O blessed are they who are held in everlasting remembrance!
The State guard., 1847-09-14
From the Washington Uni m. The WinnnOt PrOyisO.

or all the letters which have been called forth by recent events, we regard the following production of Mir. Buch anan's pen as the most important. It IS written win the distinguished authors usual clearness and force. and it is marked by that high moral courage which the occasion demands. Mir. Buchanan has not hesifaed 10 step boldly into the field at once, to declare his sentiments freely on the exciting topic of the day, and to discharge a great duty at cri,- cal period of public affairs. Never were more proper words uttered at a more proper time. He comes forward in the spirit of union, in the spirit of cancellation, imthe spirit of compromise, 10 pour water upon the troubled waves. And what patriot will not thank him for the effort he has made, the courage he has exhibited the advice which he gives to his countrymen? He is opposed 10 the Wlmot Proviso-.ihis is right. He goes for the Missouri compromise to settle the agitaiing question: he is right. He throws himself into the breach;
 
 hear his warning voice, without respect and without the sincerest gratitude. It is source of great satisfaction ,o us, that~we agree in opinion with politician so distinguished, and whose opinion is so much entitled 10 the respect of his countrymen. But he stands upon the firm foundation of Truth; and let the storms rage as they may upon that house, it will stand, for it is built upon rock. But these storms cannot long endure. Many of those of our political brethren who may have expressed different opinion, willindulge "lhe sober second thought" revise their judgment. and reverse their opinion. Mr. Buch> auan speaks in the true spirit. He speaks in the spirit of the compromises which formed and adopted lhs Consi- tulion-this compact between the slaves holding and non'slGyeholding Slates.- He speaks in the compromise which prevailed over the des,ines of Missouri and of Texas. He speak in that spirit which will bind together this holy Union. to which every American is devoted by the strongest ties of feeling as well as of interest. It required some powerful voice 10 arouse the people; and we are happy 10 Lear that voice speak, and in the tone of concliaton and of wisdom. We recommend It's suggestion to the at tehton of all our readtrs.
The State guard., 1847-09-14
Inducem ents to Clubs.
AGENTS FOR THE STATE GUARD:

AGENTS FOR THE STATE 0U"HD' #B. F. DEN T is our duly au'hofiseo agent to obtain subscriptions, advef'ise- nents, etc. :, 1h. George Pratt is our agent Tor the State of New York, Mo- 16i Nassau street New York.
 Ar. IT. WnrfeM is our agent in the c'ty of Mobile.
 John II, Uilson and John B' Contea" a'e our agents for the city of New Orleans ~Democratic Post Masters genefaiiy are requested to act as agents in procuring subscribers.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

An editor ont West makes apology for lack of edltorial," because Sat, his better half has the scissors. "The babies,' he says, must have shirts, and Sal won't cut ou, shi.ts with handsaw, no way he can fix it.
The State guard., 1847-09-14
Extra aordimary Courage.

On the 3i ut. youth about eighteen years of age. son of gentleman well known in Manchester was proceeding along Bury New road, when he was either met or overtdken by dog which bit the little finger of hls left hand. He immediately made after the Gog, which bore every appearance Of being in a rabd state, and killed it; then remem> berng the fatal consequences from the bite of a mad dog, and thinking he might have imbibed the hydrophobic poison, he deliberately took out pen knife and cut off the finger by the first joint. Af- Ter this he went so the office without fa> kirg further notice of the matter, and went about his usual business, not giving intlmation to any one of what had hap penrd. Al last, however, quantity of blood which oozed from the wound, led to the detection, when he was sent to MT. Jordon, dentist, Bridge street, who. on examining the extremity, found il necessary 10 amputate the finger at the second joint. This inc youth bore with the same indifference as he did the pain which be must have caused himself whilst praciicing the surgical ari upon his own person; the operator in the lat latter case declaring he had never before met with patient who showed such great indifference to pain. After the ops eration was over he went 10 business as usual = English paper.
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En,ns Hea,sIattng N,esOspapors.

1. Subscribers who do not give express nollce ,o w the contrary are considered as wishing 10 col'i"'
 If subscribers order the dscon i1uance oi .ne'I periodicals, the publisher may cont nue to seiu them t Il all arrearages are pad .ho il, o;r
 B. lfsubscribes neglect or refuse to .aKe periodicals from the offices where tney au ther iiII' ' and ordered their paper scontinued::
 A. If subscribers move other places wi,hon, @ l, t the M ' former drecion they held responso,e ton,
 E. The Courts hape directed That retusang ,o 4 1 @;odical or paper from tue office, or renos1ang g aad p isgping t Wameaed for, isprimaf facia erid'"e' Of intentional frdttd.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

A SMART WirE.--'You tnusf turs over a new leaf,' said newly married man 10 his negleciful wife.
 I shall turn over nun.ber of them, reformed she, taking up the last novel and brandishing au ivory folder, z
The State guard., 1847-09-14
r om the Penpsylyaniau

. AN.-We are indebted to a friend for copy of the following letter, sent by the Hon James Buchanan, in reply to an invitation on the part of the Democratic citizens of Berks county, to ihe Harvest Home, which took place near Reading on Saturday last. IL is production that speaks for itself. Written on a most interesting subject, it will cons mand attention by the clearness and power with which that subjeots scuss- ed-a subject let us ado, which has as- sumed most serious, if not momen- tous aspect:
 WASHINGTON, Aug 25, lS47.
 GENTLEMEN: 1 have been honored by the receipt of your kInd invitation 10 unite with the Democracy o! O'd Beiks in their Harvest Home celebration, to be held al Reading, on Saturday, the 26 h inst. should esteem it bo,h pleasure and privilege to be present on that oc- cason it is, therefore, with regret have to inform you that my public duties du- ricg the presen. week will render this impossible.
 Irejoce to observe that the glorious Democracy of cod Berks' nre buck ling on their armor, and preparing for tae approaching contest. It is long since any State election has involved sucE. important consequences for the Democracy of the Union, as the ap- preaching election for Governor of Pean. sylvania. On its result may probably depend the ascendcncy of the Demo- cracy of the Union for years 10 come. Hence our Democratic brethren of other States are witnessing the contest win intense anxiety. The field is a fair one our candidate well-tried, able and hon est--and he has been regularly nomina. ted by the party. Should he be defeat. ed, the attempt will be vain 10 explain the decision of the ballot boxes in any other manner than by admitting that the Wings have the majority. Our candi, date for Canal Commissioner is also, above all reproach, both personally and politically, and is eminenIly qualified for ihe duties of that important office. Ii, under such circumstances, the D-mo. cratic Keystone should give way, there is great danger that the arch may ,um- ble into pieces. In this contest empha- ticaIly, he that is not for us is against us. do not apprehend defeat, unless our willy foe should first ull us into security by making no extraordinary public et- forts; and iher, at the eleventh hour, quietly steal march upon us, IS they have done in some other States. Our vigilance ought to be constantly on the alert, un,il the moment of victory.
 The question of slavery, in one of it's ancient aspects, has been recently revi- veG and threatens to convulse the coun- try. The Democratic party of ihe Union ought to prepare themselves in tune for the approaching storm. Their best security, in the hour of danger, is to cling fast to their time-honored piin- ciples A sacred regard for the Feeder al Constitution, and for the reserved rights of the States, is the immoyable basis on which the party alone can safely rest.-- This has saved us from the inroads of Abolition. Northern Democrats are not expected to approve of slavery in the abstract; but they owe it to lhcm- selves, as they value the Union, and all
The State guard., 1847-09-14

A GREEK MURDER AND EXECUTION "A gentleman Sho recently visited the Greek Nation has furnished lhe iolIow- ing particulars of q murder and execu" ton among the Greeks, the latter of which he witnessed:
 in the early part of last week diff cully occurred between two men who were cousins near the Verdigrs, and not far from the line between tue Greeks and Cherokees, relative to some pro p,rty, and in which one stamped the other to death. The survivor was i'm mediately arrested, and the next day was put on trial for murder. The jury heinz equa4ly divided in opinion as to his guilt, hsbrother was called upon 10 de> eide, which he did by declar ,g his bru- ther guilty, and worthy of death Strps were immediately taken 10 prepare for execution, and in which the doomed man participated, by hurrying those en> gagged in digging his grave, Tn seeing that Il was well done, and Tn making every thing ready. The hour for his execu> ton, which was to De by shooting soon arrived, when he marched out with the two persons selected for this purpose. When they reached lhe gave he seated himself by the side of I, faced his exc. cu'Iopers, (who stood with guns pre- sented within less than ten paces of him, bared his breast, ard, looking then firmly in he face, said he was ready ; the guns fired, and he fell back along side of his grave, shot through with two balls, a lifeless corpse. He was then rolled into his grave, his clothes deposit ed in it with him, and ihe ewly-dug earth rolled in upon them.
 On one day, while somewhat inioxis ted, he had murdered his fellnw.man before tie nexl closed, he himself had been tried. condemned by the verdict ol his own brother, assisted in preparing for his last moments, met unmoyed the death fire of his executioners, and oc- cupied the grave selected by himself. [Cherokee Advocate.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

LIBERAL A fellow omewhere in Georgia, stepped mo confectionery. accompanied by five of his daughters, and called for one glass of ice-cream and six spoons. The luxury was soon devoured, and turning 10 the girls, he said, gals, ant you glad you comet"
The State guard., 1847-09-14

ELopEMENr.-A clergyman of Vir- ginia has just elopeJ with a ayoung girfS leaving hls wife and children beFind.--- The parties are said to be in Baltimore al the present time.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

sOh, Pm dead Pm dead ? blubbefed d little fellow the other day as he went running into the house.
 Whai's the ms,te,7' inquired the al. fiighted mother.
 sOh, ran against fence and stock a knot hole in my trowsers.
The State guard., 1847-09-14

A yrung lady being told that her lover had been killed suddenly, exclaimed:
 "Oh! that splendid gold watch of his l give me that-s,ve me something to remember him r
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JOHN A. GRAHAM.

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
 CHANCERY, WILL practise in the Courts of he fol- w lowing counties, Qhe Circuit Court of Coosa excepted,) viz: Autauga Bibb, Coosa, Benton, Shelby, Talladega and Tal- lapoosa. Office in Rockford, Ala.
 April 27. 1S47, 17-tf
The State guard., 1847-09-14

The clergy, regular ard secular, num- Der about ten thousand, or, including lay brothers of convents and other suboroi- mates, at least twelve thousand. In 1927, the regular clergy was divided in- 10 fourteen provinces, possessing a hun dred and fifty convents, and some two thousand friars.
 There are six colleges in the quasi re. public of Mexico for the propagation of the failh, 10 winch a,e attached some sixty-two missions. twenty of which aie in Upper California.
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DIR. Y. w. MA SON,

ETURNS his thanks 10 the citizens AN of Wetumpka and vicinity, for their patronage; and again tenders his services in the PRACTICE OF MEDICINE, SURGERY, and OBSTETRICS.
 He will give special attention 10 cases of MID WIF'ER ', and diseases of Females.
 IT H7rlcE, East Wetumpka.
 lPE EsIpENcE, West Werumpka.
 June 15, 1S47. 1y-21
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MEDIC l. N 0 TICE.

Dr, }, MONROE SHELTON. TTAVING located himself at the Lor- E1 TIN place, two miles south of We tumpka, takes pleasure in offering his ser vices, in the various branches of the Medi- cal Profession, to his friends and the public.
 April g, lS47.