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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
T correspondence of the Baltimore Ct pper. !
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 1916.


Anticipated Duel bctaUeen Messrs. Bayyand
Dauis-In consequence of the answer made
to Mr.. Davis, OF Ky, by Mr.. Bayly, of Va,
sit is a lie," (on the 23d instant, in the House
of Representatives. Mr.. Davis, on the oath,
sent to Mr. Bayly a note asking for an expla-
nation No satisfactory reply was given
Friends of both parties, at night, interchanged
visits In consequence OF this, information
was laid before Justice Goddard, that there
was reason to apprehend duel between the
gentlemen referred to. This was at half past
twelve O'Clock on Christmas morning Mr.
Baylv was, in consequence, arrested, and bro't
before the Justice, at the atchhouse, where
he was obliged to enter into bonds to the a.
mount of two thousand dollars, to keep the
peace towards all persons, and not to accept a
challenge, or leave the District for that pur-
pose. An hour or two after, the officers went
in pursuit of Mr. Davis, He was in bed
The gentleman acting as marshal, in the place
of Gen. Hunter, it is said, was thrust out OF
the room by Mr.. Davis, who locked the door
and then secured himself until o'clock in the
morning, when he took the cars for Baltimore
where, it was thought, if Mr. Bayly went on
the preliminaries for duel would be arran-
ged Mr. Bayly was in the city to-day after
the cars left.
Mr.. Barrow, of the Senate, was the friend
of Mr.. Davis, and Mr. Seldom, of the House
the friend of Mr. Bayly
This is our only information on the above
subject We have not seen the &c Duel'' men.
toned in the Washington papers, and hope
that ere this, the matter has been amicably
settled
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Castor Road, at Raleigh. and thence onward
TO Charleston The necessities of the thing
will compel the construction OF great COM
mercial road from Raleigh to the extreme
West, and pour down said road, the rich pro-
ductions of the teeming vallies and mountains
of that region of the State. With such con-
nection OF her road, the torrent of travel and
of trade which would perpetually rush into
her bosom, would suddenly render her great
and wealthy city at once the pride and orna,
ment of the State, and with the dangerous and
expensive sea route, and that part of her ex-
pensive road North OF Goldsboro' Topped off,
both roads, that is, the Wilmington and Raj
eigh Road, and the Raleigh and CASTOR Road,
would become profitable investments, and the
fostering care Of the State be forever secured
to them both. But this moment is the crisis O
the fate of Wilmington and of her road u
she uow falters, if she permits those interested
in her road North of Goldsboro', to parallZe
her arm, her fate and the fate of her road Is
sealed; but if she boldly strikes for preserva-
ton and prosperity, as above suggested. she
must infallibly succeed
A WORD TO THE WISE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
LITTLE.

We think the remarks, both OF the Fayette-
vile Observer and the Carolinian, about the
visit of the members of the Legislatureto Will
mington, are dictated by a little envious spirit,
which we think should be eschewed by the
liberal minded press of North Carolina. We
know, of our own knowledge, that the gen.
tleman, Mr.. Hall, who introduced the resolu-
ton for adjournment, was not influenced by
any sinister motives in making the invitation.
We believe the sole object on his part was to
make the western members acquainted with
the seaboard, and thereby to bring abort a
more cordial state of feeling between the cas-
tern and western sections of the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
PEACH TREE IN BLOOM.

Mr.. William R. Larkins, of this place, call
ed at our office on Wednesday last and pre-
scented us with small limb, cut from Peach
tree growing on his premises, covered with &
profusion of blossoms. The month OF Deem
Der has been very mild this season. Willis
writing this paragraph our Office is so warn
that we have TO throw open the door to ge
some fresh air. MIR. Larkins informs us tina
the tree from which the twig before US is Gu
presents the appearance usual to Peach trees
in the month OF March.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

ELECTION OF AI1ORNEf OEdNEhAL.
We publish the following article, (says the
Raleigh Standard from the Halifax Republi-
can of the 18th instant--a g Wing" paper
and we invite to i the attention Of the Raleigh
Register. The Republican says:
eve cannot see any good reason, why ar
Attorney General should be elected out OF the
District, when we offer men living in the Dis
trict as well qualified to discharge all the du'
ties of the Office Aye, better than the oppo-
sing Candidates. And, under all the circum
stances, if Mr. Moore cannot be elected, were
we members of the Legislature, we would vote
for SPIER WHITAKER, qcho has made gooC
officer, and against 1ctom nothing can be ur
ged The precedent of electing man who
does not live in the District is bad one--ant
we cannot sanction it.
"Mr Moore is a man of decided talent
one of the best Lawyers in the State gooo
and true Wing, who has represented this
county in the Legislature OF North carolina
with honor to the State and credit to hlmsel
"a patriot who ever looked with single ey'
to the happiness of the people, and the pros
perify of his country. Such man deserUet
kinder treatment from his political associates
And he can now truly say, save me from m!
friends and | will take care of myself"
Nobly said Bear in mind, people of Nortf
Carolina, that So Wig" paper comes forwar'
and confesses that Spier Whitaker "made
good Officer" and that smoothing could be ur
ged against" him. Nothing against him =
Was h not a Democrat? And what RICH
| has a Democrat to Office ;.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Marshal understood YOU to saw ~.
your children were all girls. '"A'
Old Lady.--La yes! Well, dive eo,,.
them too! count
Marshall Certainly I do; I count all W,
make their home in your family-old W.. mo
young, women and children. "iO
Old Lady.-Snakes alive; then Won want ;,
put down the old gentleman, suppose. dons "
you?
Marshal. What old gentleman,
Old Lady.-My old man, to be sure.
Marshal.-To be sure do. thought 70.
SAID John, the servant man, was the only n 1Ja
in the family. '"a'e
Old Lady.--So did; but didn't ,sno..
$ males, meant decripit old men, like nv mse
band. Poor dear! He's been all but d dos,
with the palsy six years next hoeine. D'S'
Marshal-Now for the females
Old Lady-Well, there's Biddy and d.
dence. and Grace. and Jemima; and tbat,s ~
four of them. al
Marshal.-But you havn't included Won,
self here.
Old Lady.-Gracious. Dye. put down H.
Old Woman too Peers to me the Sat-,
mighty curious this year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Il Sad Mistake.-V. B. Howard, worthy
clerk In the post office at Dayton, Ohio, was
last spring charged with purloining $500 from
letter which Messrs. Chambers & Harris, OF
that CITY, deposited in the Office to be sent to
Springfield, but which never came to hand
The charge against Howard almost drove him
to despair: He Immediately resigned and vol
unteerei for Mexico; where, being of feeble
constitution. he fell a prey to disease and died
on the march from Matamoras to Camargo.-
Last week the letter with the money, was re.
turned from the dead letter office at Washing
ton, having been instructed Lipper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Mn Enron the approaching election of
Commissioners of the Town is perhaps the most
important. and will have as great influence on the
welfare of the community as any which has pre-
cet!ed it. AS many of the persons composing the
present Board are unwilling again to serve, the
following ticket meets the appreciation of
MANY CITIZENS.
Col. JOHN McRAE. G. POTTER.
DIR. J. D. BELLAMY, ]. BALLARD,
GFO. DAVIS, H. MUTT,
u w TANNING
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

FIRE We regret to state that on the morn
ing of the 25th ult , (Christmas) the dwelling
house of our worthy old citizen, jeremiah
Nichols, was burned down The fire broke
out about o'clock in the morning, in the
kitchen, webelieve, and the whole premises
were consumed Mr. Nichols saved most of
his furniture. We learn that he was, himself,
at one time, in imminent danger. Mr. Nichols
was insured for 81 900, which will partially
cover his InsS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

01-Gov. Edwards, in his recent message to
the Legislature of Missouri, advises that hence
forth when man indorses for another he shall
first have the consent of his wife His Excel
lency, on this subject, holds the following
sensible language:
" 1t might be well, then, before man, in a
convivial moment, or when overcome by the
persuasions OF an imprudent friend, or decei-
we'd by the false representations of bad man,
puts his whole estate-the earnings of a long
and laborous life, and of much toll and care
in jeopardy of the law, to require him at least
to get the signature of his wife. Ii she is to
be reduced to poverty, 1t may be as well to
let her know it in advance, and to let her con-
sent to it. This might remedy the evil to some
extent, by addin & little more time, reflection,
and caution, to all such transactions, without
preventing much Of the good resulting from
the practice. Experience has shown that the
wife is good adviser and safe counsellor"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
Loss OF THE U. S. BRIG SOMERS
TH1RTY-sEvEN LIVES LOST.

The New Orleans Pjcayun of the 22d inst,
contains the account of the total loss of the Z.
S. Brig Somers, on the morning Of the 9Th in
slant, whilst engaged in blockading the harbor
of Vera Cruz. The account is indeed mel
ancholy one, and it is with feelings of deep
regret that we record it. The Somers was one
of the finest vessels of her class in the Navy,
and had been for some time engaged in the
blockade of Vera Cruz On the evening of
the 18th, the Somers discovered sail coming
down towards the harbor, and supposed from
her appearance that she was some foreign ves-
sci attempting to run the blockade Captain
Semmes, who commanded the Somers, left his
anchorage at Green Island for the purpose of
interceptng this sail The weather was very
stormy at this time, and the Somers was obi
ged to carry press of sail to keep her off the
reefs At about 8 O'Clock, on the morning Of
the 9Th, a squall was reported as approach
ing, and the most strenuous exertons were
too suddenly The Somers was thrown on
her beam ends, from which position she never
righted. Attempts were made to cut away
the masts, but the brig was so light in the wa
ter, and she had careened so much, as to leave
no strain upon the rigging. At this time the
vessel was found to be fast sinking The
Captain ordered boat to be lowered in which
10 souls, all told, were slowed. In about 90
minutes this boat reached the Island, which
was half mile distant The boat, as soon as
it landed its cargo, showed off again for the
Brig In the meantime, however, Captain
Semmes finding the Somers rapidly going
down, gave the order for every man to save
himself The remainder of the crew, officers
and men, plunged into the waves, grasping al
such floating objects as might best assist them
in getting ashore. The English, French, and
Spanish vessels lying at Vera Cruz did every
thing in their power to aid and succor the
Somers. In all there were 80 saved and 81
lost. Lieut.. Rogers was captured a few days
before the disaster of the Somers by the Mex
leans, whilst accommodating the city of Vera
Tr,,v
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
Front the Raleigh Register.
WILMINGTON AND HER RAIL ROAD


The friends of both are struggling as with
the death grasp, for the preservation of said
Road, by its extension to Charleston, and thus
build up her own prosperity But the fortunes
OF Wilmington and her Roai, hang on the i'm
mediate correction of the great error originally
committed in building said Road, which was,
in continuing it On from GoIsboro' to the
Roanoke, instead of connecting it with the
Raleigh and CASTOR Road, at the Capital of
the State. That mistake was fatal to both
Roads. If Wilmington would be, what she
may be, the great seaport OF the State, and the
emporium OF its domestic and foreign trade,
let her instantly instruct her Committee char
ged. with her Road interests now in attendance
on the Legislature, to amend her Road Charter,
so as to authorize the discortaauance of that
part of her Road North of Goldsboro', and
with its iron and rails and stills, and such 9TH
er assistance as she certainly could command,
at once connect her Road tcith the Raleigh 8
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

RECuABITEs.-We were very much pleased
with the manner in which Christmas day was
celebrated in this place, so far as the Recha-
bites were concerned. Their procession was
really beautiful one. We were not present
at the exercises in the Methodist Church, but
learn that they were very interesting. We
have heard the address of Mr. Smith very
highly spoken Of On Monday night last, the
two Associations gave grand Temperance
Ball, at the Masonic Hall, which was very
largely attended, and passed off most pleas
antlY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
TAKING THE CENSUS.

Marshal:-How many male persons are
there in this family'
Old Lady.-Do you mean children and all
Marshal.-Certainly.
Old Lady.-Oh then there amt none, cause
my children are all gals 'cept John, and he
amt my child; dye count John?
Marshal.-Whos John'
Old La'ly.-Oh la (! you don't know John
Why, he's lived with me these ten years.
He's our hired man.
Marshal. We'll, that's one. How many
females are there in the family
Old Lady-Femaies' Let me see, there
amt none but Biddy, the hired gal,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Debt Of PensyUon,a.-O the Goth Nov,
1888, the State debt OF Pennsylvania was s21,-
627 1886 80. 1t is now, after period of 10
years, SAC, 7s9, $500. The revenue of the
past year has equalied the expenditures, an
event which has not before occurred for a long
period. There Is nc reasonable doubt that the
February interest viii be punctually paid.
Baltimore Clipper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
THE NEW YEAR.

To our readers, one and all. we wish
bright, Joyous, happy New Year. May
its pleasures and its pastimes not be marred'
either by unpleasant recollections OF the year
that has closed or by gloomy forebodings Tor
the wear lust commenced, Of whIch>this IS 'he
natal day And another year has passed a.
vav A wear, too, marked by many lmpor-
tant events. which will engage the pen OF the
historian in ages to come. Since this day
twelve months, our country has continued ra-
pidly to progress in all those respects which
tend to make her great, glorious, and free
During that period she has settled with Eng
land question of boundary, which, during
the last quarter OF a century, had threatened
to disturb the peace of the world During the
last twelve months, too, we have become in
volved in foreign war, which, thus far, has
covered the citizen soldiers OF our republic
with imperishable laurels, and which, we
trust, will soon be terminated, to the honor
of our loved country. With this exception peace
and plenty smiles upon US on every hand. Oh
what reason have we to be thankful to an all
wise Providence for ordering our lot in this
happy land, when we look around us and see
how the citizens of other lands are crushed
and ground down to the earth. Let us each
and every one, to whatever political creed we
may belong, on this, the first day OF the New
Year, kneel around the altar of our common
country, and again renew the vows of unalter'
able devotion and fidelity to her honor, hel
interest. and her hapuiness.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
sl0,94S,9l5


This heading was introduced by Mr.. Gaatin, and AS
been since continued a manufacture and inclu-
ded in the amount of manufactures furnished to the
Secretary
This item in eniionaly excluded from the value
of manufactures given the secretary of the Treasury
for luis report being too Indefinite, from normaltv in
the returns, and other causes TO appear value Of
| manufactures IN that document.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

COMMISSIONER OF COMMON SCHOOLS, We
notice that report has been made to the Le-
gislature recommending the appointment of a
commissioner to- superintend the Common
Schools OF the State. with salary of $3.50 a
year. We have heard nothing to give us any
indication as to the coursesof the Legislature
in the matter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

W-The Salisbury Watchman of the 25th
ult.. says that there is another Company OF
Volunteers forming in Rowan, under the au-
spices of MIR: c. F. Fisher, with every pros
pect of success. Some thirty or forty names
have already been obtained.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

0G-The. following statistical table, which
we find inthe Washington Union Of the 29th
ut., will be interesting to the reader, as it ex-
hibts the amount of manufactured articles
which the United States has exported during
twelve months ending June 80, 1876
The Answer.-In reply to queries contained
in lata number of the Baltimore Argus, we
give below statement of the exports OF do
mestic manufactures for the last fiscal year.
The Secretary of the Treasury stated the value
of these articles at SO 500 ,349. In this was
included s423 ,85l gold and silver coin. The
larger item of ST 1919 $3.50, from its indefinite
ness of character, was excluded. 1t is proba-
bly, safe to say, that we last year exported O.
yer ten millions of domestic manufactures
We shall recur to this subject hereafter
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Hon. VIM. R. K1NG-The Democrats of
Alabama are speaking of this distinguished
gentleman as their next candidate for Governor
of that State. Mr.. King would be an excel
lent selection
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

05-Gen Scott arrived at New Orleans, ac-
companied by his staff, on the 18th ult., and
was expected to proceed, in the course OF a
few days, for the mouth OF the Rio Granae.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

@z-By inAdvertence, mistake occurred IN
setting up" the letter of our intelligent Raj
eigh correspondent. Our correspondent wrote
it"Mr. Gillian OF BERTHE" but the compositor
get il ND "of Granville"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

U-The House of Representatives has pass
ed bill giving pension to Patrick Kelly,
the teamster of Major Ringgold, andswho lost
his arm in the battle of Patio Alto. This is
right e.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
DIED,

In this town. the 9th inst, Mr. Roger Moore aged
IS years.
At his resdence. near Washington n. e., the 3Oh
Nov, Maj Reddng Grst, in gath year of his age
sold er Of the revolution and most worthy citizen
In Chambers county, Ala on the 28th Nov, Mr.. Ma
ihaniel Grady, native Of North Carolina.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
DECEMBER. ::::::
MIR ~ EE I'D.

In this county, Thursday evening the oath uIt by
w Collins, ESQ., Mr.. Owen r. Cowan, to Miss Mary
Elizabeth Cowan, all Of this county.
In this town, on Wednesday evening, the Path ut,
by the Rev. DIR Drane, Mr. James NJ Swan, of Bruins.
wick county, to Miss Anna Jane Reston, of Wilmington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

Wessrs. Mason f. Iuttle, 38 William street.
Merchants Exchange, Neac York. are our G"-
hor,zed agents. for This paper. in that city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

W HOWSRD 6 PEDENs
>K IQUORS.-25 bbls. Whskey; 10 do. Old MonoITISS
- hela do s do Rye, very fine Jamaica KUN UNI Port
Wine MADEIRA sherry, and Claret wines. For sale"
xNSHOoDEN AND WILLOW wARE.-Brown Mad sEuS
w Baskets Clothe Horses, Clathe Pins brass Fms
Buckets painted Buckets, Vanished do. Cedar LUZ
Fails, kcelers, &c. For sale low az p,.psS's
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01
NEW FORK, DeC' ~
Ndual Stores-Per barrel
Turpentine, Wilmington, soft, 50 = a -
NeWhern, = .

Rice-Per 100 lbs, so y
Napal Stores.-Turpentine remains as last notlc'g %
Spirits Turpentne has sold varousiy, ACCORDING I'D
barrels for export from about "a to SO cents and so
in lois at 37a3S cash som" holders refuse to sell at h
prices hut the quantity landing being large is ra
pressed on the market by those who donot wish to stO
Rosin and Tar remain as last noticed o
Rice-rhe entire transactions of the week amour. :
AGO tierces at SO 5Oas4 cash. The market is very
with an increasing stock Of fair TO good qualities W."
but little prime.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-01-01

CHARLESTON s. c., Dec. %
Coiton.Sales of the week reach about 900 bales ~
81 to l0i cents. RiceSales for the week foot up wv
tierces. at s2 75as3 75 Rough Rfce-Sales amount %
of Sides ct 5aa5{.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-13

who came lron ,hal place 0 The h. sats
bd Urea was there, Snd that 5000 meu
would some in On the sIh --Volenca is no
doubt with them, Santa dnOa is probably
now between Monterey and SaIullo, with
large force, and SlIhoueh the rumor of q
fight between him and Taylor is not cred l.
cd 10 any extent, many are Of opnlCn that
there will bs trouble in that quarter.
All these Items taken together, show that
the enemy are getting down again In'o the
country they have evacuated. and as our
forces are small AOoui there, may succeed
In hsrrassing US much. Urea al VclouS
edNlions little trouble, as he wll ether
hsv rome here or 60 10 Masmoras for
a. = but Saaiu Anna, with large force
Approaching the Rio Grands, whilst all ou'
forces are concentrating here, to those WHIT
ate familiar with his policy. is anything bu
agreeable.
The Mexican who was tried yesterday
for the murder Of BosIIn. was 70 Ind guilty
OF murder in the first degree, after the jury
bad retired for seyoral hours. Each juror
was sworn as 10 whether he had any pre-
judice against Mericans, aud near 80 re-
iec,ed on lhs, score. The white nan, as
an accessory, is being tried now.
Since the commencement Of the NorIher
FIVE days ago, There has bsen no arrival here
although dozen departures. Fe are OF
course ignoranI Of The whereabouts OF Gen.
Scott or whSlher he has left the Brssos.
Wagons are being numbered, aud sings
madsrfcr horses, very fast, preparatory TO a
shipment Of troops somewhere. They
must goby waller, for the roads will be i'm
passabls in day or two
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-03-13

noble un, \ ruW he iu dead brnr Ih him
completing HE remaIudeI of The distance 10
this place on foot This unlucky occur.
rence has created great sensation in ihc
army, and it's regretted the more on ac'
count of The influence II Wil have upon ,he
Mexioans, whom il will incio TO acls which
they have not heretofore dared.
Mslortunes never come sIngy another
capture of oul men has Just been confirmed
Capt. Heady with II pen Of The Kentucky
cavalry, sent out TO procure forage, has
been captured by party of Rarchero' a,
Rdnchero some 25 OF 80 miles from here
| understand thai this party were in attend
'nce al (andango. and we're IN such slaIt
Of lnioxcation as 10 be incapable o. resist
snce. Whilst dancing and drinking, lhell
arms were secured, and when the rancho
rOs came In upon ,hem, they had no'hnl
10 defend themselves with. They wer'
likewise marched of 10 San Luis. 30 ",
go.
Santa Anna, in person, will net leave hIi
strong hold al San Luis, unless il is to pre-
vent our army from marching 10 Ihs cIty o
Hexico,