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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
SANTA Annals ACCOUNT OF THE BAT
TIE OF BIJENA VISTA.


One of the most singular documents which
it has been our fortune recently to peruse, is
the official account of the battle of Buena Wis.,
ia, prepared and forwarded by Santa Anna to
the Minister of War and Marine of his own
government Were it not for its extreme
length we would give it to our readers 1t
would make about four or five columns in our
paper. Santa Anna gives history of his
march from San Luis Potos to Aqua Nueva-
of the hardships which he had to encounter
from the want of supplies of all kinds, and
from the assertions consequent upon this state
of things He makes out his whole army to
have been about l8, 900, and claims a complete
victory at Buena Vista He tells the govern
ment that the Americans had upwards of g.
600 combatants and 80 pieces of artillery. He
admits that General Taylor and his Yankees
fought with some obstinacy, but says, notwith-
standing this, he whipped them. If a person
who did not know the actual facts connected
with the battle of Buena Vista, were to read
tIlS OluCIdl account OI SANTA AIlld, uc "OuIu
undoubtedly come to the conclusion that the
Mexicans performed feats of bravery never
before parallelled in the annals of warfare
He says that he did not order the counter
march of the army out OF any fears of the en-,
envy, but only because he had no supplies up
on which to subsist his troops. Quere? Why
didn't he go to Saltillo? There he would
have found an abundance. All and all, it is
one of the most cunningly written production
which we have ever read. Its sole object il
to make the Mexican people believe that he i:
a great general and most valiant man. Ant
we have no doubt but that they will, gooC
souls, take every word he says for the Gospe
truth. However, when they find Gen. Scot
quietly sitting down before the city of Mex
leo, with, very likely, old Rough and Ready
in company, they will begin to open thei
eyes. Till then they may believe Santa An
mas fables, if they can.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

wRILL be sold, on the LIST Monday in May
w next, at Jacksonville, in the County Of
OnsIow, all the Real Estate of Jarvis Marble, de-
ceased. These Lands combine many advantages.
The situation is said to be as healthy as any in
the Eastern portion of North Carolina-wth fer.
fifty of soil, fine Turpentine lands fine situation
for mercantile business, and abounds with as fine
fish and oysters as could be desired. Persons de-
string to purchase valuable farm. combining all
these advantages, would do we'll to attend. Terms
made known at the sale.
w. D. HUMPHREY, sh'f:
April %, ls47.-[32-2t.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

MANCFAcTURING IN CHARLEsToN.-Seve
OF our enterprising citizens, says the Patriot,
have determined to erect, as speedily as pos
sible, machinery for the spinning OF cotton
yarn. The stock is taken, and arrangements
will be made to commence at an early day.
no doubt that in less than six months cotton
yarn, spun in the city of Charleston, will be
among our exports. This is but the COM
mencement who can tell where it will end
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
$40 Reward.

I'd RUNAWAY from the subscribers plantation.
~ in Sampson county, in December last. his
negro man
@A ~ MR q
Said negro is about feet or inches high,
dark completed. He is probably lurking abou.
the lines of Sampson, Duplin and New Hanover
counties, in the ncighborhood ofMr. Bryant New
kinks, where he had wife at the time the sub
scrber bought him.
The above reward of Twenty Dollars will bs
given for his delivery to the subscriber, in Samp-
son county; and additional reward Of Forty
Dollars will be given for proof sufficient to convict
any white person Of harborng him.
CHAS. H. STEVENS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
COMMERCIAL RANK mr. WILMINGTON.

ZRHE requisite number Of shares in this Bank
u having been taken, notice Is hereby given
that meeting of the Stockholders will be held IN
Wilmington. on Monday, the 26th inst, for the
purpose of electing nine directors to manage the
affairs of the institution.
GJThe Books will remain open al:ae Bank of
Cape Fear until 10 o'clock on Wednesday, eIst
inst. Until that time persons wishing to take
more Stock can have an opportunity of doing 50.
April l6, lS47-[3l.tm.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
NEMRERN. NC. April 81
TO THE PTBLlC.

H TAKE this method Of informing the pubic
- that now occupy the Livery Stables formerly
occupied by Mr.. H. X. NIxos. ana SOLICIT the
patronage Of the public generally. All persons
who NAV favor me with call, may rest assured
thai their horses will be promptly attended to,
aat,er myself that have the best OF Ostlers.
w. T. g. VANN, Agent.
April 23d, ls47.-(326
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

For The journal.
EDITOR JoURNAL-Sir: You will much
oblige a large number of the citizens of Will
mington if you will give the following card a
place in your columns till the day of election.
The Chronicle contains another ticket, but it
will be recollected that the following ticket
has been in nomination for some time past
The ticket below will meet the warm support
of large majority of the people of Whining:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

DAyAWAY from the subscriber, on the 9th
N inst, negro fellow BY the name of PRIScE.
Prince Is dark negro. has downward look, b
about feet high, I9 years old, and very bow leg-
red. will give SIS to any one who viii deliver
him to me a, my plantation On the Sound, l2
miles from Wilmington or $40 IS he il lodged in
New Hanover Jail. GEO. w. POLLOCK.
Nsw-Hanover county, April Is. ls47. Stiff
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

ST. LOUIS ELECTIoN-The Democrats have
carried the city of St Louis for the first time
in long while The Mayor is Democrat,
and majority of the Common Councilmen
are Democrats
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
NEW YORK, April IL.
NEW YoRK, April IL.
Narnl Stores-Per barrel
Turpentine, Wilmington, soft, 8 IS

NEW YORK. April IL.
NornI Stores-Per barrel
Turpentine Wilmington, soft, 2 rs
Newborn, 2 rs
Spirits Turpentine, per gall. 40 AZ
Tar, 20 a %
Rice-Per 100 lbs. 49,: 375 IS
NAVAL STORES We have heard Of no sales of Tur
this week, but ireigs hence continue to de-
cline some movement may shortly be expected. Spi.
FITS Turpcntine is without change sales in lots having
been made AZ cents, cash, with parcel the
wharf (peraps under peculiar circumstances, Cat 40
cash.
RICs.-The market is firm, with better feeling a.
mong pure hasers, but without advance on our last
weeks Tie entire sales Of the week amount to
about 100 Ics with 800 bbls at SO Is 81 49, from
diuary TO nearly prime.
BOSTON April l5-Naval Stores.-5OO bbls. Tar and
Turpentne from Little River c. sold at 81 for tar q
50 IS per bb for he other cast 100 casks spirits ur
penne so per gal. Rice.Sales 100 casks for ex-
portation at Il 4Ac and about the same number TO the
trade in parcels. at II 4sc, as TO quality.
NEW ORLEANS April IL Cotton, middling quail
y lOk to IL cts Corn Is IS; Flour 81 TO &C. Sugar 81
To II Molasses Is 30 Bacon, hams II to Ii, sides
to St shoulders ST to 6; Whisky i9 TO 20.
NEwBEEs, n. C., April 81.
NuruI Stores.-Per barrel
Turpentne, new dip, So IS
old dip, Sc so
hard 40
Tar ! %
B1con-Per lb.--assorted,
Corn--Per bbl.- 3 Is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber an Indented
IL apprentice, by the name of William Mat
thews. | will give FIVE do lars reward for said ap
prentice, and also forwarn all persons from em-
ploying or harboring said boy under the penalty
of The law. GEORGE WARD.
April %, ls47-T33-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

CADET WORCESTERSHIRE Union of the
18th inst, publishes list of the appointments
made to fill vacancies in the Military Academy
{. "est Point There are seventv.fo.,r an.
Pointments, from all parts of the United States
amongst them we notice the following from
North Carolina -
rtn P Parks, Jr Of the I'd Congressional District
alexander McRoe, Of the 9Th do do 'o'
Lawrence S. Baker, OF the 9Th DO do
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

e5-We regret to learn that our package OF
PAPERS for HarrelPs Store P. O., were mlscar-
ried last week, and therefore did not reach
their destination. The faults not ours. We
put the package in the Office. We suppose
i must have miscarried somewhere on the
way
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

SUPERIOR CoURT.-The Spring Term of
New Hanover Superior Court is now in ses-
sion, his Honor, Judge BATTLE, presiding
We learn that there is one capital case on the
criminal calendar, which was taken up to-
dav, CThursday.)
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

FROM THE SEAT OF WAR-In various por-
tons OF this weeks paper, we have given the
latest information from the seat of war. At
last accounts the North Carolina Volunteers
were at Camargo, and it was supposed that
they would proceed to the headquarters of
Gen, Taylor, and form part OF his immediate
command. The latest accounts from General
SCOTS command will be found in the letters of
Mr. Kendall from Vera Cruz.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

New YORK CHARTER ELEcTIoN-The re-
suit OF the Charter Election held in the city of
New York on the 18th inst, was favorable to
the Wings. They elected their Mayor and
majority Of the Common Councilmen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
FAyErrRyILLE. April IL

There has been particular change in produce ar
rival of has free and sales generally at about
IS cents. Flour IS Is to S. Is; Oats 4O Cotton re-
mains at lo4 to III Whiskey % TO 80; Brandy 50
to 40. Considerable sales of Bacon at It TO 81 CTS
North Car0Hntdn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

THE MISSISSIPPI REGIMENT.-The Mlssls-
sippi Regiment OF Rifemen numbered in all
only BAL, on the morning OF the battle of
Buena Vista Out of this number 81 were
killed and wounded, shelving that that gallant
Regiment must have fought with bravery
and desperation almost unrivalled in the annals
of warfare.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

CAPT. BURCUIN.-It will be seen by refer
ence to another column, that this gallant Off
Ger was MORALLY wounded whilst leading his
command OF Dragons to the attack He has
since died. Capt. BURCUIN was native of
this county. He was still young 1c@o, tat
even thus early he had acquired Il nigu repu-
n. on in the profession which he had selected
Capt. BURGUIN leaves a large circle OF relatives
and friends TO mourn his death
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

n-Several Poetical communications have
been received, and will be attended to IN good
time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

A sleepy deacon who sometimes engaged in
popular games, hearing the minister use the
words shuttle off this mortal COIL, started up,
rubbed his eyes, and exclaimed, Hold on its
1so1
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

0H-We notice from the Charleston papers
that public meeting has been held in that CT
ty, over which the Mayor presided, for the
purpose of appointing delegates to the Rail
Road Convention, which is to meet in Char
lotte, in this State, on the 9th inst. The OBJ
ject of the Convention is to further the project
OF building the Charlotte and Camden Rail
Road, for which charter was obtained at the
last session Of our Legislature
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
CHARLESTON. S. c., April IL.

. CHARLESTON s. C., April IL
Cotton loa l2.; RICE 81 to eat Rough Nice 81 TO
81 IS; Corn 90 to 95 Flour II So sack Sal: go to 95
cts Bacon hams III cts, sides q to TO- shoulders
to s; Lard 81 TO TO-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

Something for Blacksmiths to Read.-A
horseshoe has been exhibited TO us by Ell
ward Rinker, of this borough, which was
made by him, assisted by Thomas Arthur,
from the rough; complete, steel toed and corked
at one heat The work is well done, and was
executed at the shop OF 2Ir. DER, DIount-Ary
In addition to this, it was fitted to horses
hoof-all with one heat. 1t will puzzle the
iron craft to beat Germantown Tel.
Why are red haired men like the most Wig
ilent soldiers! Because they sleep on then
fre-locks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

SPECIE The amount OF Specie received in
the United States from Europe during the last
three months, has been about ten millions Of
dollars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

Oa-We understand, says the Charleston Pa
triot, that gentleman has arrived here, and
will proceed forthwith, to erect a Telegraph
to Columbia-to be completed in ninety days.
PosTMAsTERs-W would remind the coun-
try Postmasters that the Post Office laws have
been so altered as to restore the ranking privi-
lege to all Postmasters, the receipts Of whose
offices do not exceed 5000 { gar ana that
they can now transmit, U.s. u postage, sub
scription money, as well as the names OF new
subscribers, to Editors. We hope they will
recollect this.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

0d-We learn that the Schr. T. B. Savory
has been chartered to carry Col. Fagg's COM
mand of North Carolina Volunteers, now at
Smithville, to the Rio Grande. They will
be gotten in readiness
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

Bank Rates of Exchange, Wilmington.
Bank cheeks Philadelphia, premium per cent.
Z" 4" New York, d"
Boston, "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
B. 9ARDN@R

yNRAVING resumed his profession ia Whining
80 ton, is prepared to take contracts for erecting
or experimenting buildings OF any description.
April 23d, lS47-E32.lm
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

nILS-Puye sperm. bleached whale, blackhsh'
" for machinery, Linseed, Olive and Castor
STANTON l. cos
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
A CARD

Mr. EDITOR Understanding that by an act
of the last Legislature the election of Commits
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 men,
bers of the House of Commons, and said cleo
ton to be held on the 1st day of May in each
and every year, we would beg leave respect
fully to nominate the following men as suita-
Bile persons therefor, viz: JAS. F. MCREE,
JOHN WALKER, JOHN WOOSTER, DAN
lei B. BAKER, VIM. c. BETTENCOURT
MANY CITIZENS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23
March 4h, 1847.

DYsPErsA.-This distressing complaint is a
weakness of the digestive organs. and like every
other disease, is caused by impurity of the blood.
The gastric juice, fluid peculiar to the stomach,
when secrcted from bad blood, is deficient in
those wonderful solvent properties which of
such vitalimportance to digestion. Consequently,
the food instead of being speedily dissolved, often
becomes absolutely spoiled or purified in the
stomach hence bad BREATH sour beching, cos
tiveness, pains in the stomach, collie, dysentery,
cholera morbus, and other dreadful complaints.
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills a certain
cure for Dyspepsia, because they cleanse the stom-
ach and bowels from all bilious humors, and pu-
rfy the blood. Four or five of said Pills, taken
at night on going to bed, will in all cases give
some relief, and if continued for short time, will
not only make perfect cure of Dyspepsia, but
will assuredIy drive pain distress of every des
cripton from the body.
Beware of Counterfeits 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 a
gents only, one or more of whom may be found
in every village and town in the State. Principa
Office, 1863 Race street.
For sale in Wilmington, N c, by George R
French and James Johnson, only Agents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

g3-MAJoR GEN. NJ. L. BoNHAM, S. c., has
accepted the appointment of Lieut.. Colonel OF
the 18th Regiment of Infantry, and has tai ken
his departure for New Orleans, the headquar-
n Mt he is
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

G5-We would inform our subscribers that
the mail route from Wilmington to Onslow
Courthouse has been extended to Mr. Koonce's
P. O., in the Richlands, and that the mail now
returns by the way of Holly Shelter. 4 new
Post Office has been established at J6hh +.
Bannerman's Mill, Mr. Bannerman Postmas-
ter. Another Office will, we think, be estab-
lished at some convenient point on the road,
between Banneman's and Koonce's, so that
our friends in that region OF the world will
have chance of seeing the "papers."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

1sy-We would take this mode of informing
our subscribers who have their papers thrown
ont of the Rail Road Cars at points on the
Road where there are no Post Offices, that the
law of Congress allowing them (the papers,
to 20 postage free to any distance 30 miles
from the publishers Office, has been repealed,
aud that now, OF course, the postage must be
paid in Wilmington; otherwise the mail a.
gents cannot throw out the packages. Under
this state of the case, we will, on the behalf
OF our subscribers, pay one quarters postage
at this place, and charge the amount (13 cts)
in with the subscription. Before the quarter
expires, the parties concerned will have an
opportunity of making such arrangements as
will best suit their wishes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

EXPENSES OF GovERNMENT.-From long
statement which we find in the Union, it ap-
pears that the appropriations for all purposes,
made during the last session Of Congress, a.
mount to s57,9S2, 575 93 The following is
a recapitulation of the purposes for which the
appropriations were made, together with the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-04-23

For the civil and diplomatic expenses of 49,
the government, 4,442, $50 81
For the support Of the army and volun-
teerS, 32,HS,46l IS
For the support Of the navy, 9,307,95 10
ment, 0'PpO'' 4,I454OO 90
For the support of the Indian Department. 1854 204 %
For the support of the Military Academy l249O6 90
For building and equ'ping steamships, 100000 90
For revolutionary and other pensions, l,35S,7O0 90
For concluding peare with Mexico, 100000 OO
For the erection Of lighthouses, SIS, 80 90
Miscellaneous, 5iO,243 ID
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-24
TOwbOat Explosion.

On Monday morning, the 4th nst at half past o'clock
the towboat Porpoise Capt Disney, when mile and a
AWAY ali the uper deck over the boilers and k"s
wounding several persons She had in tow the ship Wa
kona and brig Union The ship received but little injury
much injured as to be compelled to return for repairs
The following the names of the killed and wounded
on the towboat: Mr.. Francewagh LIST engineer killed
overboard; j. Stone, do, badly wounded j. Kamnar
and O. Hill, deck hands both badly scaded j. Moss
steersnan and H. Crist fireman, both slightly scaded
severely scalded and sentup town to receive med
ical aid.
The following persons on the brig Union were wound
ed Miss c. Quinn, severely; Mrs Pebo slightly, and
her child severely Mr. Tobias Alhouse severely and two
of the crew slightly
The brig Union was bound to Baltimore, and the Wa
kona to Bordeaux
The wrecks OF the Porpose and brig Union were
brought up TO this city by the towboat Persian.--N o.
Pcayunc, June H.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-24

MARyLaNp VIRGINIA HARvEsr--The harvest ha COM
menced in Frederick county, in this State. The Frederick
Examiner Of yesterday, Severa farmers in inn
mediate vicinity, commenced cutting wheat Monday
last, and others are beginning day after day"
As to Washington county, the Hagerstown News of yes
terday says The grain harvest in this county will
generally towards the close of this week. the be-
ginning of We learn that several fields of May
wheat have already been harvested and that the yield
found most abundant"
In reference to the Virginia harvest gatiied in
having the following from the Charestown Free Press of
yesterday add what has before been given 1t says
soar farmers generally engaged in harvesting,
and, from all learn, believe there will be a
larger yield than that of last year. and the quality of the
wheat of Il much higher order.'-BaHimore Sun.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-24
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The vote in Delaware is of course affected by ontrent-
ism but in other counties of the district Otsego Madison,
Toga, (where the the WING ticket ranges from 42l
to 1881, and the democratic from 7l6 to 1862 and
Tompkns the voting is unique A Virginia mience,
anything else zg-zag is and straight, by com
parison.
writer in the Express suggests that the Washington has
done well expected by reason of her having
on her wheels the broad single bucket which, when deeply
immersed in heavy sea, lessons the revolutions of the
wheel and of course the speed OF the ship The Britannia
and Great Western have the sectional bucket which not
liable this objection So has the fast steamboat Bay
State, the Sound
Upwards of $4,000 quarts of milk brought to the city
daily by the Erie Railroad, valued 500, and paying to
the road of $780, and beneng this Gotham ours
far than be estimated in money.
The ant-renars in Columbia countythe brothers Fnke,
who undertook escape the other day. and threatened
eceywere Saturday last sentenced TO three
years and four months in the State PRISON. light punish
for their oence-assIut and battery with intent to
kill Immediately after their sentence, and while they
being taken from the court to the jail, they made
another desperate effort to escape and OF them nearly
succeededtheir friends being in waiting shor, distance
with fleet horses but the officers quick for them.
Within hour the swift steamer Aida took them down the
river the State prison Sing Sing, whose strong walls
and close bolts and bars will keep them fast for their
desperate maefactor though they beunes the head anti
of them ALL John Young, should pardon them out
which is not improbable.
young Gotllamite-a downtown" northumberland
ling Coopeown in the stage, attentiveas is
wont here in this city of omnbusses-toa young lady,
fellowtraveller who without any male friend and
ventured far to carry her handbook Unfortu
natey, the fair object OF these cvesmatter of in
the city, whatever they be in the countryhough she
received them at the time without sign of dspleasure,
submitting to be relieved of her handbook, and to other little
accommodations, with perfect equanimy, chose rustic
like, mistake them for ncvilities So, few hours
the arrival OF the stage, the cit waited upon by
the ladys BROTHER had his pulledn posse
got into fight and the newspapers. All because he
lady in liar
ing "manners in place isn't in another
The Buffalo papers exceeding wroh with the iele-
graph, and all therein concerned the line between that
city and this because of the sharp practice reference
the -four news by the But how the Geographic
wires blame for false intelligence them is
clear.
Mr. Webster is expected in town tomorrow, from his
residence at Marshied. Mr. T. Butler King is here from
Georgia. by the land roste, and, il is thought will attend
the Chicago conventionthe great Omniu gatem of all
odds and ends in politics
AS usual foggy and cold last nigh-dito this morning
bright and this afternoon. Perhaps is much
to expect settled weather time before winter