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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-03-12
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.


On Wednesday last, in accordance with a
call made by the Board Of Directors, meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Wilmington y
Raleigh Rail Road was convened in the Ma
sonic Hall in this Town. The principal OBJ
ject, as we understand it, for which the Stock
holders were called together at this time, was
for the purpose of consulting upon the best
means for carrying out the contemplated Rail
Road connection with the South Carolina R.
Road The meeting was organized on We'd
nesday morning by calling L. Wilcox, Esq,
of Halifax, to the Chair, and appointing ].
Griswold and Henry Mutt, Secretaries. We
were not present during the morning session,
but learn that nothing beyond the organiza-
ton was then transacted In the afternoon
the Stockholders again met, when (Mr. Will
cox being unwelD James S. Battle, Esq, of
was called to the Chair. This
session was spent in mutual consultation al
ter which the meeting adjourned till half past
Z o'clock, when the citizens of Wilmington
and the Stockholders met together, and quite
a large and respectable meeting it was. Sew
eral very animated addresses were delivered,
and the best feeling prevailed. Towards the
close OF the meeting, resolution was adopted
every one present to step up to the
Secretaries table and subscribe for as much
stock as their means would permit A num-
Der of gentlemen stepped up and subscribed /;
what amount we did not ascertain. The best
feeling prevailed, and we should judge from
the whole tone OF the meeting, that the two
parties most interestcd-the people of Will
mington and the Stockholders of the Whining
ton & Raleigh Rail Road Company-are de-
termined, and will effect the connection with
South Carolina.
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curse on you, prepare for CHARGE" cried the
Mexican. tive give no quarters and ask
none.a and waving his black flag gracefully
over his head galloped back towards the enc
mv,s line. Their charge was made by the
DRAGONS from their right, directed upon our
left flank. bringing our detachment into the
closest fire. Their infantry, with one howitzer
with them, at the same time attacking our right
flank.
Their charge was handsome one, but was
too well, too coolly met, to break our line
After their fire had been spent, their front col
umn being at about 100 steps from the front
of our flank, our line poured a volley into
them, which being a few times repeated, crea-
ted such havoc in their columns. that their
forces wheeled to the left, retreating from our
fire, and in their flight made an attack on the
provision train Here they met very warm
reception, and were soon compelled to fly IN
all directions, and in the utmost confusion.
Their infantry having been put to fight, the
Howard company, under the command of
Lieutenant NJ Wright taking advantage of
the panic, charged upon them and took their
cannon from theni-this was soon armed by
the artillery detachment, under Lieutenant
Kribben. in Col MitchelPs escort. The enemy
had by this time fled, leaving their arms, bag
GAGE provisions and other stores, on the field
of hattie.
A small body of mounted men, under the
command of Captain Reid, had by this time
gathered together in line and charged upon
the enemy, pursuing them into the mountains,
where they sought refuge.
The number of their dead is said to be at
least 80, that of their wounded was slight, as
far as ascertained. Had we single piece OF
cannon with US they would have lost more OF
their men; but havingno artillery on our side,
we had to act as infantry until we got posses
sion of the howitzer so gallantly captured by
the Howard Company.
We lost not single man, and had but sew
en- slightly wounded. We took eight prison
ers, six of whom died last night, Thus end
ed the battle of Bracito, the first battle OF the
Army of the West, and as brayely fought by
our men as ever men fought at any engage
ment.
We have every reason to believe that rhere
is more in store for us.
C. H. KRIBBEN,
1st Lieut. Mo. Light Artillery.
SANTA FE, Jan. 1st, 1847.
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On the Poll.
LOUIS D. WILSON.

1t will be seen by reference to another arti-
Gle, that the President has rendered to
Gen'l Wilson, the office of Colonel of one of
the ten regiments authorized to be raised by a
recent act of Congress. This is as it should
be; and we feel assured that there is no man
in the State, whether Wing or Democrat, who
will not most heartily and cordially approve
OF the appointment Gov. Graham, contrary
to the wishes of the people of North Carolina,
would not give Gen. Wilson an appointment
in our own Regiment; but Mr.. Polk has ap-
preciated the character and services of our dis
tinguished fellow-citizen. The people OF
Edgecombe county, who know Gen. Wilson
well, will be rejoiced when they hear of his
appointment.
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THE MEXICAN NEWS.

The news from Mexico is verXe.,,S trad;cto-
Ty' Since our last issue, S'Ns have received
accounts OF oeS3 fssats battle between Gems
"y S ~ aRtla santa Anna; but the rumor hav-
- been contradicted, we see no necessity Of
encumbering our columns with detailed state
ment of the many reports which have been
received We copy the following from the
n O. Picayune Of the Sd inst.
THE RuMoRED BATrLE.-Some feelings has
been excited in the city by the reports which
have reached here from Tampico, that an &C
ton had been fought near Saltillo, between
the forces Of Gen. Taylor and Santa Anna
| The rumor obtained currency, and even Gre
dence, at Tampico, but is no doubt unfoun-
ded' We published yesterday {. letter dated
the 9Th ult from Saltillo, which was written
about the time the action is supposed to have
taken place, or a little after. That made no
mention of battle We have since seen a
letter of the 18th ult., from Camargo, written
by very intelligent officer of the army. 1t
makes no mention of such an action. nor OF
the march of Santa Anna upon Saltlllo.
From all the lights before US we are deci-
dedly OF opinion not only that Santa Anna has
not attacked Gen. Taylor, but that Cen Tay-
lor will be the first of the two to commence
active hostilities We do not despair OF hear
ing of general action in that direction. L
would be too soon to anticipate one for sever
al weeks, we fear, but the sooner the better
we have no doubts as to the issue. Prepare.
tons are going forward with activity in tina
quarter, as well as at Tampico, and the month:
Of March and April promise to be eventfu
ones in the history of the war. There ar
more laurels yet to be won by cold Rougl
and Ready"
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COUNTY COuRT

The March term OF New Hanover Court o.
this place this week. We copy from the re-
cords the following items, which may be in
terestng TO our readers
SPECIAL MAGIsTRATE.-On Tuesday, Jere
miah Nichols, Esq, was elected Special Ma
gistrate for the town of Wilmington.
INsPEcToRs.-Wm.H H. Register, George w
Billiard, and George w. Rives, have been e
lected Inspectors of Lumber and Timber, ii
place OF David Cashwell, Archibald Black, and
Duncan Fl. Black, resigned.
ASSESSMENT OF TAxEs.-The Court has
made the assessment OF the County Taxes fol
1876, as follows:
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Of, was passed without the clause auDo;n,;
a general-in-chief. f''a'la(

", " oS Passcu Wlthout the clause appoiDtn.
a general in-chief. 1ag
Postscript fifteen minutes past one o,,,o.,
Congress adjourned at three minutes bsfst
o'clock, this CTursday) morning, not hsv;Ole
however, taken any decisive action UPON u
siness of general interest since / O'Clock VI
After scene of great confusion a motio,,
adjourn was, at the time above stated. asr n%
to, when oee
The Speaker rose and said:
GENTLEMEN: By the vote which YOU no..
Just taken, you have determined that the Cow
Congress shall now close its labors, and -
members composing it are to be separated
many of them forever This separation :
painful to some of us-I trust it is so to IN Is
for we met as frlends-it cannot be tina, ~:
partas enemies. If unhappily, any unt;"s
feelings have been engendered, | trust th".
within these walls all those feelings NAV nn' a.
be forever buried and forgotten. This CIV ~"
gress has been one of unusual and Moments.
interest-passing upon questions of war ana
peace-questons about which diferenc ON
ions must necessarily exist, and questions ~
on which it is advantageous to republics ny,
a difference of opinion should exist It istr;sa
to differ, but childish to quarrel. I have on
endeavored, gentlemen, TO redeem the obliss-
tion-the pledge which l made when I'll.
Congress commenced its labors, that I wonis
lmpartially, and to the best of my ability, dis
chargemy official duties; that would striv.
to be governed by the motto, knowing ns
party but the people-no locality but the coun.
try" How lar | have fulfilled that pledge
must be LETT to you and to your constituents
to determine. tender to you my sincere and
heartfelt thanks for the resolution which Won
have adopted approbatory of nay impartiaiity:
and, let me assure you, that deem it not =
heartless compliment; for the kindness, courte.
sy, forbearance, and lberality with which
you have always greeted me, teaches me to be-.
lieve that the sentiment which You have az.
pressed is the true feeling of your hearts F.
those gentlemen who have so kindly aided me.
in the discharge of the ardous duties of III.
chair, am under particular obligations. And
now, gentlemen, with the fervent hone that
each of you may long live to enjoy the apprO.
baton of your country, proceed to consum.
mate my last official act, by pronouncing thi,
House adjourned without day.
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\
.o,,nron,;s;nr. and compromising To- never, and
this peace-dsturbing, this On
question But,sir, on fhas question
I ~ Snt5 ,cI maintain her rights-l that be
lte 1871 tSo" and these insidIous ate npts 10
1e''oJ, will be rebuked. This hconsn-
...,oi attempt to exclude the proper OF the
s e'ts from the territories by gentle. zen VINO
ss.Ia;,n that thew are not Abontioh U.s. ana
P l.ot Who tell us in the next breath II they
80 for drawing Gordon OF lieI les a.
ar ne . and ssfor lighting up III ares OF
i iIe,.1 ,ro,,nd us and melting the mains OF
liberty ai ~. tbev call them,) will ts surely
slavery eaS bars will for moment reflect on
Iali' = me- If emancipation in ST Domingo,
!ne I n,S.Gs and elsewhere, and picture to
~ the condition of the|South, with
tha1, .h.-~.rriftions of liberated slaves IN
Ln01S midst appeal TO them, they regard
the obligations imposed upon them by the
Constitution as they regard the peace the
prosperity, and the happiness OF the country;
as they desire the permanence OF the ohlon'
not to press this measure. But feel an adj
ding confidence in the magnanimity ana pa
triotism of the North, as well as IN the firm
ness Of the South. And | have no fears for
this proposition. It will fail ultimately, sir,
even if in a moment of excitement it should
PASS now. hail with pride, exultation, and
satisfaction, the patriotic display we have al
ready seen evinced by some gentlemen from
the North believe there are more ready to
come up from the North and West to espouse
the cause of justice, the rights of the South,
and the principles of the Constitution, and re-
buke now and forever this mischieYous spirit
of faniticism.
Mr.. DIS hour here expired
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Mn. BRYAN-We publish, at Mr.. Bryan's
request the article which will be found under
his signature We do it because we have TO
desire to shut MIR. Bryan out from saying
what he pleases to the people. We. howev-
er, as matter of course, differ in toto with
him as to the evils which two candidates being
in the field. will produce to our party in the
District. We have no sort of fear on this
head. We know that the Democrats OF tbs
District have already made their choice; and
we will add the further remark that, should
that choice not be attainable, they viii prefe
asking come one TO serve them,
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THE OPENING OF THE BALL"

It will be seen from other portions of this
weeks paper that our friends in this district
have already commenced operations for the
ensuing Congressional election. The pro.
ceedings of the meetings in this and Onslow
Counties, will shew for themselves, and we
think will thus far sustain us in the remark
made in our last, that Gen. Mckay is the uni
versal choice of the Democratic party in this
District. The meeting held in this place or
Tuesday evening last, was large and respec,
table one, and we never witnessed more una,
nimity of feeling. Several speeches were de-
livered on the occasion. Mr.. Ashe, our pres
ent worthy Senator, entertained the meeting
with quite an able and spirit stirring address
MIR. Reid, who was warmly called out by the
meeting, apolgized for his not being then If
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FROM MONTEREY.
MONTEREY, Feb. 10, 49,

MONTEREY, Feb. IS, I847.
Eds. Delta:-I reached here on the evening
of the 9th inst, from Camargo, and found all
matters In state of comparative quietness.
There are no army movements at present,
and very little news that could at all interest
your readers if | except the thousand and one
startling rumors that are being daily put in
circulation, by whom no one can tell. Atone
moment we hear of the advance of Santa An
ma at the head of his legions, and at another,
it is positively asserted that Gen. Taylor IS a.
bout to advance On San LUIS de Potosi.
Gen. Taylor is now at Saltillo, and since
his arrival there, notwithstanding the rumors
and counter rumors, there has been as vet, no
" stampede" Should he advance on the road
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A CARD.

Mr.. EDITOR Understanding that by an act
of the last Legislature the election of ComnnIs,
sioners of Navigation and Pilotage for Cape
Fear River and Bars, has been taken from the
County Court and given to the citizens OF the
town OF Wilmington, entitled TO vote for mem
bers OF the House of Commons, and said cleo
ton to be held OH the LIST day of May in eac1
and every year, we would beg leave respect
fully to nominate the following men as sn 4,T
BILE persons therefor, viz: JAS. F. McREEE'
JOHN WALKER, JOHN WOOSTER, DAT DAT.
TEL B. BAKER, VIM C. BETTENCOUIFi'
MANY CITIZENS
March 4h, Is47
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To CORRESPONDENCE " Maid of Co.
shen" has been received; also two other po-
etcal illusions; all of which will be disposed
of next week.
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VoLUNTEERs.-We publish in to-day's pa
per complete list of all the Volunteers who
have gone from this State In doing so, we
think we are presenting our readers with what
will interest them all.
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WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday, March 12, iS47.

Messrs. Mason & Tuttlc, SO HIzEam street,
E:.rchants' Exchange, New York, are our au-
horned agents, for this paper, in that city.
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people of the now 18th Congressional District
will be again called upon 10 select some indi-
vidual from amongst their number to represent
them in the next Congress of the United States
and whereas, we, portion of the Democracy
of the county of New-Hanover, have viewed
with the most perfect appreciation the course
which our present distinguished representative,
the Hon j. j. Mckay, has pursued during the
period which he has hitherto represented US
in the councils of the nation; and whereas
we entertain for him the highest feelings OF
respect, as well for his personal as his politi'
cal character; and whereas our confidence II
his political principles, and in his ability, In
tegrity and 6rmness to carry out those plinci
pies remains, as it ever has been, entirely un
shaken,
Resotved. therefore, That we, portion o.
the Democracy OF the county OF New Hanover
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FUI IIIt JOUIIldI.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Agreeable to previous notice, respectable
meeting OF the Democratic party of New Han
over county was held at the Courthouse in
Wilmington, on Tuesday evening, the 9th
March. On motion of David Fulton, Esq,
WASHINGTON COLLINS, Esq, was called to the
Chair, and on motion of VIM. S. Ashe, Esqr.,
A. L. PRICE and A. NJ LAspERE were appoin-
ted Secretaries. The Chairman having stated
the objects for which the meeting had been
called, in few pertinent remarks,
On motion of D. Fulton Esq, it was resell
we'd that the Chairman appoint committee Of
five to draft resolutions to be acted on by the
meeting.
The Chairman accordingly appointed the
Moving gentlemen said Committee, viz -
g. D. Fulton, E. D. Hall, David Mc1n.
IN. S. Larkins, and n. N. Nixon.
ommittee having retired, VIM. S
was called upon for a eMa
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'esseG me meeting IN a speech OF
IN hour. During his remarks he
but just eulogium to the Hon.
and set forth the necessity Of
enting to represent the people
t in the national Legislature
few remarks condemnatory Of
the last Legislature of N. Carroll.
ID to the Mexican Preamble
Federal majority OF that body
of appointing the Field Officers
Carolina regiment, &C., sc.
hittee having returned from theil
), reported the following preamble
bns, which were read separately
.ao,.sly adopted by the meeting:
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From he LoaiseiNs Examiner.
az Great Eril--A Wrong"


Such is 81 very, as described by HEHRV
CLAY. in lis Lexington speech.
Not q great evil to masters only-not a
wrong to the slave alonc-hut a great svil
and wrong to white and black-aud a curse,
unmtigd'ed, almost, TO The former, Of wrong,
imme'sur"bIc, to the later.
What is 10 be done with this great evil,
this wrongF' says Mr.. Clay.
at may be argued hist. in admittinr the
Injustice Of slavery. | admit the necessity Of
ai instantaneous reparation Of that ininstice.
Unfortunately. however, il is not always
safe. practicIhlr, or possiLle, in the rpest
movements Of States and public gf,irs OF ma.
tions. 10 remedy or repair tho infection Of
previous Injustice"
So be IL. But supnoss We have Tho now.
cT. sunnose it .,ssr.. praciicable or possibler
for Kentucky and virginia to emancipate-
whqi Ner? Why. in that case they ara
b~ound-Ilerry Clay By his own rule and
reasoning, would declare them religiousiy
called upon-to mako instantaneous repara-
ton Tor the injustice of Slavery.
Is IT in Uur power ''Sgfeiy" to do this1
Nho doubts Not u man in the mia-sirrs
ShaieS would dream Of denying either the
safety or practicablllty Of emancipation in
them. Not a Statesman who will hesitate
about admitting that freedom would bring to
them larger happiness, surcr wealth. wider
power.
But Mr.. Clay proposes a lest by which we
may Judge 'Ghen emancipation is safe, rracti-
cable, or possible. What is it! 1t is un-
safe, according to him, TO take this step,
(more on this point hrreafter) Uhen the
blacks outuumber the wines. This is not
the case in any Of the mid slave States. 1t
IS not so, as we all know, in Kentucky
The whites here, and in The other mid slave
S'"'rs' are NOT onIy more numerous than the
o'achs' ou' lne oIacSs are so scattered, ana
SO S'''d'eu' t"al tnry c"u'd not In any pos
sue CONTINGENCY 90 "iem serious harIn'
,''' LAY s language on 'his point Is 80
'o'io"S'
IN n'a'rS Wne[e 'no saves ou'numoer
,"' N"'eS' - Is '"e case WIN seV't'I' 'ns
'I'cNS eon'' NOT be e'AantlPa'eu and invest
W VIM an '"e 'lln'S % ''ee'"eh "l,n'u' ",
eo"''"E '"e S"F'I"'"s race III 'hoSe S'd'e''
Waving the enquiry, whether ii would be
possible, even IN the case supposed, for the
blacks to become the governing class, and
applying The raIe ~ fafd dat0n Gy Dir. Clay,
Kentucky IS bound-the mid.slave States
are bound-to make ''instanlaneous repara-
ZION OF the wrong--to remedy the injustice
OF slavery There Is no escape from this
e9hc,a''oh: II n'S own 'ta'onlhg De lo''ow-
lice done Wilton, cansin% Greater evil. then
their lands shonid ha rost Trsd w. ,bem IT, ia
only because his act IF igs,ice would cause
king instantaneous reparaIion for as foul
..I f-.I..T -. -l--
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C. TgRMs:-sl,00 per annuin. in aduanes,
1875 il paid w'ihjH 3 mos. of the lime Of
Subscribing. and Sl,5O if payment be de-
laycd haglr than 3 mos.
o. No subscription received for less than
six months, and all payments TO be made
within 8 mos. Of the time Of subscribing.
Subscriptions Cor half a year to be %inrariG-
dV paid in advance.
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Tive year 1900 is the point. Then slave
ry was $50" inconsiderable that emancipation
could have been made without any trouble.
Up to 1910 the proportional increase has
been fractipual-sHy, me per ceuf.-aud his,
10 no our's estimation, not in MIR. Clay's,
certainly. could render this evil considerable
NOW. Besides that, as regards positive pow
er, and pecuniary ability, Kentucky is better
able to emancipate in 1917 than she was in
1900! When, therefore. he asserts that the
proportion was 50 uncomfortable in 1897, he
asserts that it is incousiderahle in 1877, and
that we can safely eInancipate no,g-that We
have the ability to remedy 'the great evil,
the wrong and ought 10 make ''instantane-
Gus repara,ion." And such we believe TO
be the general conclusion.
The coDieri 10 which these passages appear,
only makes us certain that our construction
Of them Is right. We observe cau'i1n-some
degree Of reserve-more of both than we sup
posed belonged TO the man, or would be in
the speech las reported by our correspond
ents)-hut we have in il, also, that early and
unextinguishable love of liberty-that bold
and buoyant hope for man-which has made
his name ! consecfated one in far oil and for