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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-09
WHAT is THE REASON WE CANNOT
HAVE PEACE2

This is a question asked by every one, and
it is one, too, very difficult of solution. Why
is Mexico so obstinate, that even after she has
been beaten on every ield-after our victori-
GUS armies have penetrated to the very heart
of the Republic, and there can possibly be no
hope that she can retrieve the past by con-
tnuance of the struggle, why is it that she
still spurns all our overtures for peace? She
does not, that we know of, expect any aid
from other nations, and surely she cannot an
tcipate any good from the continuance of the
present contest, if she does not expect that,
by its protraction, she will gain some advan-
tages which her military prowess cannot
promise her. Well, then, what is the real rea-
son why she will not even entertain the over
lures for peace which we are continually ma
king TO her, and which we are at this moment
ready to make to her, if she will only listen
to them? The real secret of her obstinacy is
TO be found in the aid and countenance which
she receives from the whig party in this coun-
try. Mexico has found out that there is a
dtlO pdll1 III OIlllCu cldlcS
who denounce the war as an "unholy, unjust,
and Infamous war;" and she has been led to
believe that if she can only hold on till this
party gets into power, that her troubles will
all be at an end-that the armies of the Uni
ted States will be Withdrawn to the left side
OF the Rio Grande. This, we believe, is the
real secret of the difficulties which now pre-
vent the speedy termination of the war, upon
terms satisfactory and honorable to both Re-
publIcs. The leading Federal papers are re-
celved in the City of Mexico, and articles IA
ken from them, denouncing the war, and the
administration for carrying it on, are re-pub-
lshed in the papers Of the Capital, and infer
ences drawn from them that the United States
are divided on this war question, and that by
holding on till the Federal party gets into
power, they (the Mexicans) will get peace or
Their own terms. This, in our estimation, il
the real secret of the apparently insane obsti
macy OF the Mexican people. For if they were
certain that the people of this country were
unanimous IN their opinions on this question
we cannot but believe that thew would have
come to terms long since. Indeed, in our es.
hmaton' the Federal press is doing more this
moment to protract the war than the Mex;car
army. How unfortunate for both countries
that such state of things should exist. Fo,
The unted States, inasmuch as it protracts the
"aF' and thereby causes vast and otherwis.
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Bank Rates of Exchange, wilmin gton.
WILMINGTON MARKET-Julv

BACON-The same remark we made last
week will apply to this market to-day, viz:
market well supplied and prices firm.
CORN-The stock on sale continues heavy,
without.any change in prices No change in
Hcai
FLOUR-Canal.-Retalers have worked
off their stock very considerably, and the arti-
Gle is not SO plentiful as it was this day week,
price firm. Fayetteville Flour remains as last
quoted-stock not increased
HAY-1OO bales New York Hay sold this
week at aucticn at 621 cts.-75 do. Philadel-
phia, at 424c
LARD-This article is very scarce, and pri-
ces fully maintained
WOLASSES-T market is nearly bare.
The only receipts for some time have been
coastwise
NAVAL STORES-The receipts of Tur-
pentine continue light. We notice sale of
300 barrels per Rail Road, good article, and
in good order, at 81 rs for new Virgin, and
50 374 for Yellow Dip. We quote for prices
to-day, Yellow Dip, 50 20 50 25-Virgin,
50 so a 50 GO. The lowest figure is the price
of River Turpentine. Tar is in brisk dc.
mand, with bare market Last sales, 81 50.
We hear of nothing doing in Spirits Tuypcn-
tine or Rosin
IIHBER--Sales have ranged since our
last from IS % 10 81, for ordinary to inferior
! Mill Timber, and $40 for extra lengths or
Shipping Timber.
! LUMBER-The Market is only moder-
ately supplied with River Lumber. We refer
! to quotations for last prices paid
SHINGLES-Are much wanted, and worth
! from 81 IS 10 81 S7I.
: FREIGHTS-There having been much
larger number OF vessels in port the past week
than Tor some Time previous, slight decline
in freishts hars taken place in the rates Of
Turpenine per bbl. to N. York and Philadel-
phia. we refer TO our table for present rates
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SANTA ANNA.-So Santa Anna has with
drawn his resignation. We find in the N. O.
Delta of the 2Sth ult, his letter addressed to
the Sovereign Congress, dated I'd June, in
which he says that from the earnest solicta.
tons Of persons of all classes, he is forced %
to withdraw his resignation, rendered on the
2Sth of May, and to continue little Ionge:
in power, as the only means of saving his dis
tressed country. His letter is queer docu-
ment. Mexican papers of the same date as
this letter, state that the probabilities are thai
the populace will compel him to quit power
without another voluntary resignation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-09

The CRops.-We have made it our bust
ness for some days past, TO look over our ex-
change papers from all parts of the Union, for
the purpose of ascertaining what the prospects
of the growing crop of the United States are.
The result has satisfied us, that it will be an
unprecedentedly large one. The accounts
from all parts of the country are extremely
favorable The crop, too, will be much lar
ger than that of any former year. The high
prices which bread stuffs have borne during
the past winter, has stimulated the farmers OF
the country to far superior exertions, in order
to cultivate more lands. Taking all these
things into consideration, we would not be
surprised if the grain crop of AZ would be
greater, by SO per cent, than that of the pas,
wear
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For the Journal
For the Journal
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH OF JULY.
Rejoice arith them thQt do rejoice

Rejoice ariM them that do rejoice.
In accordance with arrangements made by
a committee previously appointed for the pur
pose, last Saturday was observed, at South
Washington, New Hanover county, as the jul.
biee of American freedom and independence.
The Militia of this district met at an early
hour, on the usual parade ground, and after
the officers-Thos. F. l. Pigford, Capt, and
Ephriam Powers, Lieut., had carried them
through several evolutions in military tactics,
in an elegant and soldierly like manner, they
marched near to the Store of D. Harrel, Esq
and formed in a line or lines, for the Process
SION At this place crowd of respectable
citizens collected from various sections of this
county, and some from Duplin and Sampson
counties, joined the lines of the Militia. In
this company, there were persons of all ages,
ranging from the man of seventy years old to
the years of boyhood. OF the latter class,
there was goodly number, and tie counte-
nances which many of them exhibited, and
the attention they paid to the proceedings Of
the day, spoke loudly that they, too, had an
interest at stake. From this place the whole
company, which constituted a long train, com.
menced the Procession, and continued it in ca.
sy and uniform steps, until they arrived at the
house provided for the occasion. Near the
house, there were some Mulberry trees which
afforded delightful shade. The ground i'm.
der these trees was occupied by a compact bo-
dy of men-the house and piazza were fllet
with ladies. When the Speakers took theil
seats on the piazza, (Which is elevated,) an(
the order of the day was announced, the NEE
ting was opened by prayer to Almighty God
After which, the Declaration of independence
was read by Lewis Thomas, Esq. After this
Mr.. R. H. Tate delivered an Grafton commend
rative of the 4th of July, 1875 After he haC
concluded, MIR. ]. D. Powers delivered al
Eulogy on Gen'ls Zachary Taylor and Wind
field Scott
1t was the sentiment of all, with whom
conversed, that both those young gentlemen
performed the tasks respectively assigned then
with much credit to themselves, and TO tn
entire satisfaction of all present.
The meeting Was then closed with an int
resting prayer by Rev. Mr.. West
After an interval of forty or fifty minutes
the ladies and gentlemen sat down to stump
tuouS dinner prepared by Capt. PigfOrd. No
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-09

Indigestion, Weak Nerves, Lo,cness Of Spirits.
&c Wrighfs Hadion Vegetable Pills ma
tura and therefore certain cure for all kinds of
nervous diseases; because they completely cleanse
the stomach and bowels of those bilious and
corrupt humors which not only paralyze and
weaken the digestive organs, but are the cause
of weak nerves, low spirits, &c. Wright's In
dian Vegetable Pills also direct purifier
of the blood, therefore not only impart health and
cheerfullness 10 the mind, but also give new life
and vigor to the whole frame.
Beware Of Counte;feit of all kinds! Some are
coated with sugar others are made to resemble
in outward appearance the original medicine
The safest course is, to purchase of the regular
gents only, one or more of whom may be found
in every village and town in the State. Principal
Office, 1863 Race street.
For sale in Wilmington, N c, by George r.
French and James W. johnson, only Agents.
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gn-The Fayetteville Observer of Wednes.
day last, speaks very confidently of the con
tinuation of the Metropolitan route The ed.
itor of that paper seems to think that the Bos.
ton Company of capitalists, in their purchase
of the Portsmouth Road, had the building Of
the Metropolitan route in their eye. We o.
Wilmington, know of no facts which would
go to bear out this conclusion. Indeed We
do not think, from all that we can learn, tina
Henshaw & Co, have made a single move TO-
wards the purchase of the CASTOR Road
Time will show, however.
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Arrivol of Cspt, u ilson.-We have just
heard that Capt Wilson has arrived at his
plantation near this place A letter has been
also received here from Capt. Solomon Fender
but no further intelligence from our Volunteers
than that which we give in extracts from the
papers.
We find the above paragraph in the Tar
borough Press, of Saturday last We have
not heard of Gen. Wilson's passage through
this place
1.-The above article was intended for last
weeks paper, but some how was overlooked
IN making up the form."l
The following is taken from the Tarboro
Press of Saturday last, and settles the question
we suppose, SO far as the acceptance OF non.
acceptance goes
"Col. L. D. WIson.-After number Of
contradictory reports, it is now certain tha
this officer has accepted the Colonelcy of thu
18th Regiment of Infantry. He will be al
ornament to the service, and useful man to
his country, let him be where he will. Nc
fear but that L. D. Wilson will gather fresh
laurels in his new sphere OF action"
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needless waste of blood and treasure on her
part ;--for Mexico, inasmuch as it is Turing
her on to her final destruction. For it cannot
be concealed that every day the war is pro-
longed will only increase the amount OF dam
ages which Mexico will be compelled to pay
to the United, States when the cause is finally
determined. We do, in all the sincerity of
our hearts, wish that the Federal editors would
look at this matter calmly and in the proper
spirit We think that if they would do SO,
they could not continue their reckless and un-
natriotc course.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-09

PORTSMOUTH AND ROANOKE Rail. Road
Verbally, we learn that the company (Hen:
shaw & co., who have purchased this Road
from the Trustees of the Town of Portsmouth
have already commenced operations towards
its speedy reorganization. 1t is to be laid
with T. iron, and the company contemplate
placing on the Bay line of first class steam
ers. The trip from Weldon to Baltimore will
hours in advance of the inland route.
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Da2 3 "a N U1E1 e.

NRRS. G. NJ. PRICE would respectfully re-
~ turn her sincere thanks to the Ladies Of
Wilmington and the surrounding country for the
liberal patronage which they have hitherto bestow.
ed upon her, She would beg to inform them that
she still continues the DREssMAKING BUSINESS
and solicits continuance of the custom which she
has heretofore received. She would refer those
who wish articles of DRESS made up to her old
customers. For the durability and neatness OF
her work. she is perfectly willing to abide by thei
judgment.
Residence over the Journal" Office; entrance
I'd door, corner building, Princess Street, oPpo
site the Bank of the Stale.
Wilmington, N. c., July 9th, 1s47.-[43f
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AZ K PORT OF WILMINGTON. AAKE
AR RIVED


July 2-Bremen Barque dammit, Miller, New York,
to DcROSSet, Brown q Co.
Brig Danerscove, Knight, New York, to G. w. Davis.
Brig Samuel Potter, Barry, New io k, to Deiosset,
Brown d TO.
Brig General Marion Linscott N. Y, to C. w. Davis
Brig J. A. Lancaster, Loveand New York, to E. j.
LutterlOh.
Schr A. j. DeRssse Rodick n. Y, to II. w. Brown.
Schr r. w. Brown, Francis, \. Y do. do
Schr. Harrison Price, Beaston, New York, to Il. J.
LutterIoh.
Schr G. P. Brown. Doughty, N. Y, TO do do
Schr. Ellen Sedgwick Beaston, n ", to G.. w. Davis
Schr. Joseph LybrInd Teal Philad., to do. do
Schr. Thomas P Cooper, Oram, New York, TO Barry
& Bryant
schr. Samuel r. Jackson Higgins Tampico. to Barry
d Bryant.
scir. Abdel Kader Atkins N. York, to E. J. Lutterloh
SChr. Sarah Elizabeth, Somers Phlad TO Z ID. Ellis
Scr. Spartan Lee, TanpiCO, to Barry d Bryant.
3-schr. John Tyler, Knowles, Boston, to Barry &
Bryant.
Brig Belle, Myers, New York, to G. w Dav s.
Brig Louis Walsh, Cousins New York, to G. w. Davis
Schr. Azof, Cooke, Boston, 10 do. do
Schr. ]. E. Potts, Arrance, Phila TO do. do.
Schr. Fidelia, Turner, New York, to do. do.
ScIlr. Pearl, Moore, OnsIow county. do. do.
5-Brig Boundary, Johnson, Alexandria, Va; to E
Dickinson.
Schr. Jonas Smith, Nichols N. York. to r. w. Brown
G-Brig Sea Flower Crowell, Philadelphia to Barry
g. Bryant.
July l-schr. Robert Bruce, Johnson Boston, by Pot
ter S' kdder.
2-brg Hudson Richard SON Boston: by Potter Kdder
5-Brig susan, Sapley. GerbCe by v. B. Giles e. 20
s-Scr. Z. P. Brown, Doughty, for Boston, by +. J
Luttcrloh.
schr Pearl. Moore for Jacksonville, by G. w Davi s
7-schr. Ellen sedswick, Teaston, Philadelphia, BY
G. w. Davis.
sc;rr. Ieesburg, Boon, Philadelphia, by DeRossct
Schr r. w. Brown, Francis, n. Y. by r. w. Brown
schr Thorn, Wainwright, n. Y, by w. O. Jefreys.
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Dg-The Portsmouth Old Dominion notices
for the first time, on Thursday, the 1st inst,
Road is again about to be put in working or
der The Dominion" however, does not
say one word about who is to supply the
funds; nor does it intimate, in the most remote
manner, whetheror no the operations of those
who are about to re-organize the Portsmouth
Road, are to extend any further South.
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DIED.,

In this town, at half past o'clock, on We'd
nesday morning last, Mrs. Augusta Drane, wife Of
Rev. DR.. Drane, Rector of St. James Parish
In Raleigh, on the Oath ult.. Thomas ID. Ben
nehan, Esq, of Orange county, aged 65 Yeas
In Louisburg, Mr.. Robert J. Shaw, merchant
aged AZ, native of England.
In Stokes county, Mr.. John Henry Biting.
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GG-On the outside of to-day's paper, the
reader will find one of Longstreets inimitable
sketches, (taken from the Georgia Scenes,)
the Horse Slcap." We are sure that it can
not fail to be read with pleasure. We have
long regarded the " Georgia Scenes" as con-
tanning the most humorous delineations of
Southern character, which have ever emanated
from the American press. We shall, as cir
cumstances may permit, occasionally give our
readers one of these sketches.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-09

Orr NATIONAL BIRTH DAY.-Another ma
tonal birthday has passed. Another annual
,,ova IN the ocean of our history, as an lnde-
pendent republic, has broken upon the shores
of eternity. And we are rejoced in the rellec-
,ion that it, like all its predecessors, has found
our happy republic bounding onward with an
increased velocity towards the great and gIo-
rous goal to which her destiny points. we
have now entered upon the 72d year OF our
national life, and surely there cannot be man
on the face of the globe, be he monarchlst or
be he republican-bond or free-who can
caze upon the dazzling brilliancy of our ca
reer. thus far, without feeling of exultation
and pride, when he reflects that he, too, be-
longs to the same race of beings who have
reared up such beautiful and matchless struc-
ture, as this happy republic presents TO the ad-
mring gaze of the nations of the earth.
Monday, the 5th, was celebrated in Will
mington, and really we must say, as public
journalist, that the manner in which 1t wear
celebrated was not, in our estimation, by any
means such as it should have been. May
Heaven grant that the day may be lar distant
when the people of America shall cease to re-
gard the 4th of July as day sacred to CRATE
ful rejoicing: When such day does arrive,
then, indeed, may we feel alarmed for the per-
manencc of the glorious institutions under
which we live.
1t is true that in our town the military turn
ed out but then, why was the time-honored
custom neglected of having a procession in
honor of the day, and an Grafton embodying
the sentiments which we trust the day gives
rise 10 in every breast. Is this the way in
which the people of Wilmington are wont tC
treat the great national Sabbath of America
We trust we may never again be compelled tc
make similar remarks
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH FOR WILMINGToN
On Monday last, Mr.. Haley, one of the A.
gents for the Washington and New Orleans
Telegraph Company, visited Wilmington foI
the purpose of comforting with the business
men of the place, upon the subject of estab
fishing a branch to this place from Fayetteville
We have not heard what action was taken r
thepremises, but presume, as matter of course
thatthe thing will be done, as the whole cost O.
the line would be only about 10000, ant
Fayetteville, we4carn, is willing to subscribe
G 1 OO0
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OG-The Raleigh Register of Tuesday last,
contains he proceedings of a "great Taylor
meeting,'' held in that city on Saturday last, :
The meeting, such as it was, was composed
entirely of whigs. Resolutions of course were
adopted and ordered 10 be transmitted to Gen.
Taylor. We presume that the prime movers
of this meeting had not read General Taylor's
Cincinnati letter, Or the meeting would not
have been so enthusiastic as the Register rep
resents it. Henry |. Toole, the "Taylor dem.
ocratic candidate'' for Congress in the Raleigh
district, made speech in the meeting, and de.
clarel that g if Cen. Taylor was good enough
for the wings, he was good enough for him.
SO saws the Register,
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orW hat wet blanket, that last letter of
Gen. Taylor's has thrown over the dreams of
some OF our wing cotemporaries Some OF
the wing papers.in their blind phrenzy, pro-
nounced it forgery. Others make the most they
can of it. Some say they like it, whilst 9TH
ers seem to find IN il more proofs of the gen
uine whiggery of the writer.
The last Fayetteville Observer likes the let
ter, and says that it has not the slightest OBJ
lection to General Taylor's election by the
whole people. We wonder whether the OBJ
server would stick up to this declaration, ii
the old Hero were to come out and declare
himself a democrat The Observer goes for
General Taylor any how, we infer from the
last number of that paper. II has no objec-
ton to his election, whatever his politics may
turn Out 10 be- Gen. Taylor has not, that we
have seen, said or done anything which en-
lightens US as to what political party he be-
longs, or which political party he likes best
\ II the Observer has no objection TO his be.
ing elected to the Presidential Chair. In these
latter days, the wing party, if we are to judge
from its papers, has entirely ceased to talk a.
bout principles What has become OF the
"great leading cardinal principles of the grea
whig party:' 1t seems now, that it is mat
ter of no moment whether their candidate is
for or against the leading measures, which
three years ago, they deemed fundamental
points in Their political creed. So the world
of whiggery goes.
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NEW YORK, JULY 6.-The last steamers
news has unsettled the flour and grain mar
ket. There were no sales reported for MOI
day or Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA, JrtY 6.-Sales of Flour
on Saturday last at Sc 80 a Sc 25; to-day it
would not command the latter price. No sales
of Corn, Meal, or Wheat, by which the price
can be established Market unsettled.
BALTIMORE, July 6. --Eow-Sellers at
IS Is; no buyers above S. so; Corn-yeLow,
sales at 75c. White will not bring more.
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GEoRG1A.-The Democratic Convention,
which met at Milledgeville, on the 2Sth June,
for the purpose of selecting suitable candid
ate for Governor, unanimously nominated the
Hon. George. w. Towns, of Talbot county.
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GEN. Mckay AND Mr.. HALL.-Under this
head, the last Observer has long article, of
course abusive of Gen. Mckay. Indeed, if
the Observer did not abuse him, We would
have some doubts upon the score of his democ-
racy. The Observer thinks, that with the
proper efforts, the Generals reelection can be
defeated This, as a matter of course, the
Observer knows to be merely stalk for talks
sake" The only way in which Gen. McKay's
strength in this district can be shewn, is by
bringing out strong opposition to him. The
last canvas proves this 10 be the case Mr.
Meares, the then whig candidate, did all that
mortal whig could do. He canvassed the dis
trict thoroughly, and we will add, ably
What was the result Why, that Gen. Nc
Kay then received larger vote than he had
ever received before. His friends came to the
polls. Such would be the result next month,
if there was anything like strong opposition
at least, if the people OF the district thought so.
The Observer brings up the expression
which Mr.. Hall, in his address, represents
Gen. Mckay as using at Bladen Court House,
" Shortly after some session OF Congress-" with
regard 10 his (Gen. McKay's) voting with the
wings once or twice when he first went to
Congress, and his not doing so afterwards
Whether Gen. McKaJ ever made use of the
language attributed to him by Mr. Hall OF not
of course we cannot say. If the conversation
as it actually occurred, could be fully placed
before the reader, we feel confident it would
convey far other ideas than does the version
given by Mr.. Hall. But by the way, we
would like to know if the Observer thinks thai
Mr.. Hall is pursuing a Gerry high minded
course IN thus (even supposing his statements
to be correct} bringing into the canvas wha
must have been intended at the time, as pri
vate conversation. Why did not Mr. Hal
make this public long since, if he considered
it matter of such moment? The "panc
session OF Congress Shortly after which Mr.
Hallthinks the conversation occurred) adjourn
ed number of years ago. Why has Mr.
Hall permitted the matter to slumber so long
This is something like the certificate affair O
the last campaign, and we presume of abou
the like force