davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
For the Journal.

hOOhr 8.
AS some love-sick swain is wont to boast.
Of beauteous Maid on Goshen's coast,
therefore, will presume to say,
He has never been down our way.
mean way down on Rockfish Creek.
Where the land is poor and the hills bleak;
Where there lives not only one fair creature,
But full four-score, who, in form and feature
Can vie with the Goshen Maid, I trow-
If hazel eyes, ruby lips, and Iightsome brow,
With snowy necks are in admiration,
say Rockfsh can beat creation.
Though the Maids of Goshen are fine and neat,
They are mercIess creatures and full of cheat.
Not SO with the fair ones on Rockfsh,
Who are SO cheerful and gay, and no ways selfish;
And again, the fair Maids on Rockfsh Creek,
Are always SO bland, so mild, and so meek,
That when you talk of love to them
They wont firt and founce and hoo hem
Or in an angry blust'ring tone say ooh. hush ~
But display their modesty in pretty blush,
That makes them look sweeter than lovely May,
And kindly. gently ask, can't you call another day
Or if they reply to you not so,
The answer is, "Yes!" never "No!"
Nor are they at ball or concert found,
With disgusting corsets or bustles bound;
But they are happy, gay and cheerful,
Mild, timid, and fearful
Who are strangers to the faults of fashion,
AS we'll as those of ill humor and passion
And from his tone, they precisely fit the notion,
Of young man frowned upon by Geshen.
RUSTICUS.
DuPI1N COUNTY, March 2, l847.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

CoNNEcricur ELEcTIoE.-We find in the
N Y. Herald of the 9th inst, telegraphic III.
teIligence from Hartford up to Tuesday. c.
clock. p. m. TWAS then the impression that
the State had gone for the Wings. The matter
was still in doubt. 1t was supposed that the
Democrats had gained one Congressman. but
that the Legislature was Wing, The matter
Is still in doubt, however.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

For the Journal.
LINES ON A SAMPSON MAID.
Near lambent stream, which courses
Through the lands of Sampson county,
Dwells Maid, whose hand to me
Would be esteemed the greatest bounty.
With rapture have often gazed
Upon her finely -chiseled features;
And as | gazed, l thought that she
" as one of earth's most charming creatures.
Her hair is of golden hue -
Her forehead of the nobest mould;
Her eyes are of pIaintive blue
Fit emblems of her gentle soul.
Her cheeks are slightly tinged with red;
Her neck is like the driven snow;
Her form is after Beauty's mould;
IT'S truly perfect--none more SO. F..
SAMPSON County, March %, ls47.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

NEW YoRK, April 3.
Naral Stores-Per barrel
Turpentne, Wilmington soft, 81 so
Newborn, 9 so O.
Spirits Turpentne, per gall, AZ -
Tar, / 81 q 2 90
Rice--Per 100 lbs. : 3 Is s 90
Naval StOres-Are quiet generally, with sales
however of Spirits Turpentine in lots as wanted
at AZ 43 cents cash, and "A As, 4 mos.
Rice-The MARKETS rather inactive, and the
transactions since Tuesday evening last amount to
only about 90 tcs. and so bbs. at 1925 aS4,623
for good to second prime quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

CHARLESTON S. c., April 3.
Sales off the ,Ueek.-7.OG0 bales Cotton at 10 to
IL CTS $500 terces Rice at So to !; $4,000 bush
els rough Rice at 90 to lOs cts; 200 sacks Salt
at 95 cents; Cuba Molasses at 81 to % cts; Rio
Coffee at 81 to g; nothing done in Bacon and
Lard. 900 bushels Corn at 80 to 9o cts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
CAMP BEFORE VERA Cruz,

Mdrcn II, 1871, morning.
The unusual and most unreasonable wealth
er of the last two days, fierce norther blow
ing the while, has prevented all communica-
ton with the vessels under SACRIFICES.
Since my last letter, which enclosed a pro-
clamation to the "honest" men in our army
to desert, the "greasers" inside the city walls
and in the castle have been amusing them
selves by making targets of our men, and bla-
zing and banging away, with round shot and
shell, at any thing and almost every thing that
appears in sight, This morning, at daylight,
there was general rafting of small arms at
the outposts, the Mexicans having thrown
out pickets outside the walls, l cannot I'M
derstand that any one was injured.
From appearances now the surf boats will
be busily engaged to-day in getting ashore
mortars, ammunition, and such stores as are
needed. The officers of the navy continue to
work, and with zeal, in furthering the advance
of the army. Yours, &C., G. W. K.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

Just Received per Schooner J. ID. Jones
COUGAR, Coffee, Segars, Butter and Cheese, of
~ the best quality, IN assorted size packages, and
for sale by HOWARD & PEDEN.
ApriI g. IS47
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
Wnnden and Willow Ware.

zhUBS, Pals, Buckets, Trays, Measures, Bar.
II rel Covers, Rolling Pins, Axe Handles, (Knip
Boxes, Mahogany and Straw Broorns, Brushes,
Mats, Basketc, Willow Wagons, &c. at
TA91 HOWARD & PEDEN'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
Editorial Correspondence Of the Picayune.
CAMP NEAR VERA CRUZ,

March 1910 O'Clock, a. NJ.
Gen. Scott, with his staff, has just started
out on visit to the entire line of investment.
He will return to his headquarters this even
ing. There is some talk that the heavy guns
of the squadron will be brought ashore and
used in battering the town and castle
A Mexican bearer Of dispatches was caught
last night while endeavoring to pass our lines
He was shot at and wounded by one of Capt.
Magruder's men, yet made his escape with the
loss of his bag of papers. Among his docu-
ments was an address to the Governor of ia
lapa, praying for reinforcements and provi-
sons, and setting forth that Vera Cruz had
been deserted by the supreme government. A
lot of proclamations were also found
The wind continues out of the north, but
not with half the violence. doubt, however
whether anything can be landed from the YES
sells to-day. Yours, &C., G.. w. K.
P. Sill o'clock.-They are at this mo.
ment rafting away with the heaviest kind Of
shells from the castle, and two of them have
just struck within few yards of one of the
tents OF the quartermaster, where I am writing
this. 1t would be amusing-in fact laugha-
be-to see the scattering they make, were
there not some little danger mingled with the
performances. We are almost out of theil
reach, however, few of the shells coming this
far before they burstor fall short. C. w.K.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
CAMP BEFORE VERA CRUZ,
March ~ 12d7


But ten mortars have been landed so far,
out of the great number ordered, and so far as
can learn no others have arrived.
Col Harvey has arrived with his dragons,
but has lost more than half his horses-here
is another great drawback to the immediate at
tack upon the place.
Several vessels are leaving this morning to
land supplies on the other side of the town,
at the camp Of Gen. Twiggs. This will save
agreat deal of heavy hauling through the sand
hills.
There was more skirmishing this morning
with the pickles of the enemy, but it amount
ed to but little. The Mexicans only venture
out in small parties to reconnoitre our advan-
ced works All this time g o'clock, a. m, }
they are throwing shells upon the line of in
vestment Our men have become used to this
amusement.
Com. Conner fired a salute yesterday in no.
nor OF Gen. Taylor's victory. wonder what
the Mexcans in the castle and town thought
OF it. G. w. K.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

FAYETTEVILLE Aprl3.
Sales of cotton made generally, at lO4 to III.
Large arrivals of corn, and sold readily at IS cts
Flour S to 81. Oats 40. No changes in other
produce; and but little of any other kind coming
in.--Cdr0Inion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
Special Correspondence of the Picayune.
FIELD OPPOSITE VERA CRUZ,



Conference.-The weather since Yesterday
morning has been favorable, and our people
have been hard at work, landing entrenching
utensils, mortars, shells, forage, horses, mules
and men, Col. Harvey landed yesterday. The
ship Yazoo, which brought Capt. Ker's squad
ron of 1872 horses, struck on a reef near An
ton Lizardo, and has been completely wrecked.
Capt. Ker had, by hard work, preserved all
his horses but two or three, up to the moment
the ship ran upon the reef, but the water filled
the hold and drowned all the noble animals
but eight or ten. He succeeded in saving his
men, with their saddles and arms Capt K
feels deeply distressed about it, but it could
not have been helped. Capt. Thornton lost
forty horses from his squadron on the long
and boisterous trip from the Brazos. Capt,
koarney has not yet landed, and | have not
heard what kind of luck he had with his hor-
6cs. Col. Duncan is here. He lost number
Of horses during the gale. | speak of these
losses particularly, as they are deeply felt here
Just now. Col. Harvey will be able TO mount
about 300 men-enough to drive off all the
Mexican cavalry that are now prowling about
our rear, ready to attack US there when the
attack is made upon the city. I should not be
surprised to learn that the gallant Colonel has
a beautiful fight, for ii is said that there are
1000 collected few miles back of us.
The people in the city had stampede last
night, which occasioned the discharge of ma
ny escopets saw ten mortars on shore last
night, and hoped to hear some of them play
upon the town this morning; but | suppose
we shall wait until twenty or thirty OF them
are planted around the city, and then open
with an average Of about one shell minute
They fire at our men all day long, with shells
and round shot, and luckily they have done
US no harm yet
Night before last shell went =" ripping and
tearing" through two tents in Col HasSell's
regiment of Tennesseeans, shaving very close
10 the cheek of one of the men, and cutting
down tent pole.
=, The Phanix company are at work again.
Jay before yesterday they were stationed al
the cemetery, about 900 yards from the city
%ais Eleven shells fell within fifty yards Of
i''n' some very close, but did them no harm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

BOSTON, March 81.
Naval Stores-For Spirits Turpentine prices
tending upwards. We notice sales at SO Sic
per gal, 6 mos, and some are asking still higher
rates. But very little Tar or Rosin in market
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

TUSf RECElVED--A fresh supply of Oiled
~ Clothing; Duck and Blue Drill Pantsi, for
seamen; Sheath Knives Belts: southwestsrs.
&c, at HOWARD & PEDEN:.3.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
ICE !...xCE!-..E(E!

TU|HE subscribers have received and landed
IL their second cargo of Ice, and until the pro-
per time arrives for opening the Ice House regu-
larry every morning, it can be had ali hours of the
day, at
SHAW'S DRUG STORE,
where families may also obtain tickets.
Thankful for the liberal patronage received last
season, we would beg to assure the public that we
will use our best endeavor to keep up full sup
ply throughout year, and will always strive, in
all instances, to make ours the
Accommodation Ice House.
GA9l SHAW & REPITON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

P. S.-The steamer New Orleans arrived
from Tampico last evening, with some 200
horses, which will in some degree make up
for the loss Of dragons and battery horses.
Gen. Jesup is on board the New Orleans.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
.MaRRIED.

Ia Richmond cosaty, on the Tth ult., Mr.. Sam
uel F Stone, to Miss Martha Surgener. daughter
of John Surgener. Esq.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
Fulton Market Beef.

N HALF barrels,
- 500 pounds smoked Beef,
100 smoked Tongues, very superior. at
(A9l HOWARD e. PEDEN'S,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
Valuable iSIsingLe Land
FOR SALE.

IN HE subscriber would inform the public that
~ he wishes to sell on accommodating terms
valuable tract of land, containing about 600 acres.
The Land is situated on Black River, shout ls
miles, by water, from Wilmington, and is we'll
covered with Cypress and Ash Timber. The
product of the land can be brought to market ct
all seasons as it is on Underwater and immediately
on the bank of the river. For terms and further
particulars, apply to the subscriber at Long Creek
Bridge JOHN R. HAYES.
April 9, ls47-[30-3t'
eaUGAR-New Orleans a.rd st Croix, WooTscy
" Woolsey's Loaf, Crushed and Powdered, at
tAS1 HOWARD & PEUEN'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09

aOAP-60 boxes CoFgates No. Soap, at
- HOWARD g. PEDEN'S.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-09
LATEST FROM VERA Cruz.

Our very latest dates from Vera Cruz are up
to 10Th or goth of March. At this time Gen.
Scott had not commenced the bombardment OF
the city. 1t will be seen that Com Perry nao
arrived off Vera Cruz, in the stea mshlp MIS-
eissippi. He will take command OF the meet
IN the Gulf, destined for the attack upon the
castle. Below we give the very latest lntelll.
ENC. which has reached our Office up to the
present writing =
From the N. o. Picayune, March 81.
LATER FROM VERA CRUZ.
The ship Oswego, Capt. Johnson, arrived
from Vera Cruz yesterday morning, having
saiIed on the 10Th inst. Midshipman Selden
came passenger on the Oswego.
The ship Yazoo, with Capt. Kerr's squad
ron on board, has been lost on Anton Liar
do, More than one hundred horses were lost
Col. Duncan lost several OF his horses in
the gale. The loss of horses is severely felt
Can't, Kearney, of the U. S. Dragons, had
not landed, and we do not know how many Of
his horses may have been lost
One dragoon was drowned from the Yazoo,
and three men from the store-ship Relief were
drowned in endeavoring to rescue the Dragons
The ship Diadem, which sailed from this
port with two hundred and thirty horses or
board, lost all but twenty seven before her ar
rival at Vera Cruz.
The ship Louisville, with over one hundred
horses ON board, landed barely fifty at Vera
Cruz, and other vessels with horses on board
have been more or less unfortunate.
Gen. Scott has landed ten mortars from thu
ship Tamaroo, but had not opened his fire a
last accounts.
Com. Conner fired a salute on the 18th il
honor of Gen. Taylor's victories.
The ship Charles, with forty mortars OF
board, had not arrived on the 10Th inst, bu
WAS very anxiously expected by Gen. Scott.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
ALMOND BURROUGHS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT.


At Probate Court holden at the Probate Of
flee in Danville, in said district on the 18th
day of October, A. d., lSi7-
CETH BURROUGHS, Administrator ofthe
~ Estate of Almond Burroughs late of Kir-
by, in the County of Caledonia deceased, pre-
SCENTS his account of administration against said
Estate for Whereupon it is order
ed by said Court that said Administrator notify
all persons interested in said Estate, TO appear
at Probate Court TO be holden at the Probate
Office in said Danvillc, on the 10th day of No
vember next, at l o'clock, p. NJ. and object to
the allowance of said account, if they see cause
by publishing a copy Of the record of this or
der three weeks successfully in the Caledoni-
an newspaper printed at St. Joknsbury in
said district.
Attest, CHARLES S. DANA,
534w3 Judge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
HON. MARTIN FRENCIIS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT.

Dl8lrIcI oil ESSeN SIS.
At Probate Court holden at the Probate Of
flee in Lunenburgh, in said district, on the
18th day of October, A. ID. 1877
SALLY FRENCH, Administrative of the
~ Estate of Hon. Martin French, late of
Bloomfield, in said district, deceased, presents
to the Court here her petition in writing, set
ting forth the amount of debts due from said
deceased, of the charges Of administration, and
of the value of the personal estate, represent
ing that the personal estate is insufficient to
pay said debts and charges, and praying the
Court here to grant her license to sell so
much of the real estate of said deceased as will
be sufficient for the purpose of discharging
said debts and charges-W hereupon it is or
dered by the Court here that said application
be heard and decided at n Probate Court to be
holden at the Probate Office in Luncnbnrgh
aforesaid, on the Sth day of November A. d.
lS47, at o'clock in the afternoon; and that
said Administrative cause all persons inter-
ested to be notified OF said application, and of
the time and place Of hearing, by publishing
copy of this order three weeks successfully in
the Caledoniaa, a newspaper printed at st.
Johnsbury, Vermont, all of which publications
shall be previous to the time of hearing.
Attest, JONAH BROOKS, JR.
o59WS Judge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
Cows for Sale.
TyHREE or four good Cows for sale by
4 p. FAIRBANKS.
St. Johnsbury, Oct. %, ISl7. 534tf
BENJAMIN PERRY $ ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT.


Caledonia, 81,
Al n Probate Court holden at the Probate Of
fee in Danville, in said district, ON the 9th
day of October, A, ID. lS47--
CALEB FISHER, Administrators of the es-
" tate of Benjamin Perry, late of Cabot, in
said district, deceased, presents to the court
here his petition in writing, setting forth the
amount OF debts due from said deceased, ofthe
charges of administration, and of the value of
the personal estate, representing that the per-
sonal estate is insufficient TO pay said debts
and charges, and praying the court here TO
grant him license TO sell the equity of re-
demption of the real estate of said deceased
for the purpose of discharging said debts and
chnrgcs-W hereupon it is ordered by the court
here that said application be heard and dccid-
ed at a Probate Court to be holden at the Pro-
bate Office in Dunvillc aforesaid, on the 18th
day of November, A. ID, 1917, at o'clock in
the afternoon; and thGt said Administrator
cause all persons interested to be notified of
said application, and of the time and place of
hcnring,by publishing a copy of this order three
weeks successivey in the Culodoninn, news
paper printed at St. Johnsbury,in said district
all of which publications shall be previous TO
the time of hearing.
A true copy ofrccord T535w3
Attest, NORMAN DAVIS, Reg.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

XNTlLL be sold at public auction, on the
w premises, on the 9th day of November
next, at ! o'clock, T. NJ, the undivided half
of the Skinner Farm, so called, situated in
the south part of Kirby, il being parts of Lots
No. II and 10, and part of the Estate OF Al
mon Burroughs, late of Kirby, deceased.
Said farm contains I45 acres, with n good
barn thereon, is well wotcred and fenced, and
has about 90 acres cleared and seeded TO grass
which is divided into moving and pasturlng.
SETH BURROUGHS, Administration
RUBY b. BURROUGHS, 5
N. b. The whole of the above farm may
be sold if any one wishes to purchase, and "A
fair credit given if required. a.,l,,,,
SETH BURROUGHS.
oct. %, IS47. 535w2
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
NOTICE.

WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Tues
w day, the 9th day of November next, at
IL o'clock, A. NJ, at the dwelling house of
widow Lydia Cushman, in Barnet, the follow
ing articles of property, belonging to the es-
tate of William Cushmnn, late Of Barnet, de-
ceased, to wit
/ six years old Horse
2 Cows
2 one year old Heifersj
/ two horse Wagons
/ one do do,
9 sets Harnesses
! two horse Sleigh;
/ one do do.
two horse Sled
one do do.
! Cultivator;
Ploughs, Chains, &c. &c.
Terms-six months credit
S. G.. BRACKETT, Elk. of said Estate.
st. Johnsbury, Oct %, lSi7. 535w2
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
SILAS GILKEY'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT.

SdlGtNllllS So
At n Probate Court holden ut the Probate
Office, in Danvilc, in said district, on the
2Sth day of October, A. ID. 1877
ISAAC DENISON, Administrator of the
d Estate of Silas Gilkey, late of Burke, in
said district, deceased, presents to the Court
here his petition in writing, setting forth the
amount of debts due from said deceased, of
the charges of administration, and of the val
ue Of the personal estate, representing that
the personal estate is insufficient to pay said
debts and charges and praying the Court
here to grant him license TO sell The whole of
the real estate Of the said deceased, for the
purpose of discharging said debts and chnrg-
Whereupon il is ordered by the Court
here that said application he heard and de-
cidcd at Probate Court to be holden at the
Probate Office in DnnviIle aforesaid, on the
18Th day of November, A. ID. 1917, ut one
O'Clock in the afternoon; and that said Adj
ministrator cause all persons interested to be
notified Of said application, and of the time
and place Of hearing, 10y publishing copy of
this order .hree weeks successfully in the
Caledonian,u newspaper printed at St. Johns
bury, in said district, all OF which publica-
tons shall he previous to the time of hearing.
Attest, CHARLES $. DANA,
535w3l Judge.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-11-06
JOSEPH nUTCHINsON,s EsTATE.

JOSEPH HUTCHINSON'S ESTATE.
EyHE subscribers having been appointed by
4 the Hon. Probate Court for the District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime, and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the Estate of Joseph
Hutchinson, late of st. Johnsbury, in said Dis.
trct, deceased, represented insolyent; and the
term of six months from the 2Sth day of Sept.
lS47, being allowed by said Court to the cred.
tors of said deceased, to exhibit and prove
their respective claims before us--Do hereby
give notice that we will attend to the duties
of our appointment at the dwelling house of
widow Esther Ilutchinson,i in st. Johnsbury,
in said District, on the 9th day of December,
1S47, and on the Both day of March, ls4S, at
at 10 o clock, forenoon, on each Of said days.
JOHN BACON )c..-.-
EPHRAIM JEW EFT, commissioners
Dated at ST. Johnsbury, this 18th day of
Oct. IS47. 531w3