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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07
DEATH OF GEN. DROMGOOLE.

DEATH OF GEN. DROMGOOLE
The distinguished gentleman whose name
heads this short paragraph, we regret to learn,
is no more. Our readers will recollect that
in our last paper we announced his reelection
TO Congress. He died in Petersburg, Va, on
the 28.h ut, of bilious pneumonia. The Pc
tersburg Republican, in announcing his death,
SAYS
{" Death lores shining Mark But a
few DAYS ago il was our pleasure to listen 10
the fervid eloquence of one of the most bril-
liant and distinguished OF Virginia's honorp.l
sons 1t was also our pleasure then TO antci-
pate for him a future career of increase use
tu,ness ana higher honor. A sad and me an
ch0'y change, however, has come over " the
spirit of our Dream" and it is our pa nfut duty
now to chronicle his death GEORGE c.
DRoMGooLE is no more The burning co
quence that charmed his frien1s and appalled,
his cnemies,-the mighty intellect that hal
bar iIv lint to its grasp,--the expansive be-
neyo enCe that knew no one as his enemy
the cor liai, devote friendship, that knew no
variableness,-aIl that SO strongly commended
him to his fir ends and aim rerS, and that COM
manded, without a mumur. the respect of his
political foes,-a!l, all have departed, AMI we
now turn back to the page of his greatness
AMI feel that we ne,er shall look upon his
like again. Gen DromgooIe was no orlina-
ry man. combining with the highest qualities
OF the Statesman, which gave him hemis-
phere of renown, unfortunate errors which
prevented him from beng sage. In ldit on
to the spien nd endowments of his mini. he
secured the unwavering conf lence of his
| frienls, by his unyiekling devotion to his pc
Itical faith ana the fervency of his persona
attachments.
The recent elect on. although it brought
success to him, could not but bring with il
some degree of modification so. 1t Indicate,
detection on the part OF his political friends
which nearly pro uceI defeat The cause Of
this he knew well enough, AMI was fully de.
terminel, hal he lived, TO remove entirey
ana forever But the decree of an all-wise
! Providence hal gone forth, AMI he was no
allowed the opportunity OF proving to hi:
friends and the world the sincerity of his re
solves
He is gone! Virginia will long rcmemhe
him as one of her most giftel sons, and be
reavel kinirel an frien Is will never forge
that GEORGE c. DRoMcooLE possessed hear
and soul, whose generous hosp ta;itles, no
BILE sentiments and en- Tearing trien lshlps, com
meniel him to mankind as the nobIest worl
| of GOJ-AN HON EST MAN
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In BIaden county the 18th ult Of lingering III
ness Gen w Melvin, tsq, Sheriff ( thai county.
AL New Orleans, The zith nit. Capt Alexander j.
Swift, of tl,e u. > 20 ps If Engineers
Al Gall'p lis, Ohm. in April. of CONSUMPTION, Mr
Milton b. Cusiiin, aged II ysArs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

FROM VERA CRUz-We have received no
news whatever, from Vera Cruz, since last
FEiIay's paper.
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MAGNETIC 1EIECRAPH.-1h he requisite a.
mount of subscriptions have been subscribed
in Charleston for the purpose of extending
the wires OF the Magnetic Telegraph 10 that
CITY
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MAY DAY CELEBRATION.

Saturday last Icing the first of May, accor-
ding TO immemorial custom, the juvenile portion
OF the community celebrated it in style the
most becoming and appropriate. The scholars
attached 10 the large and fourshing institution
belonpiDp TO the odd Fellows association,
formed procession about 8 O'Clock, A. ri,
an | marche in body 10 the Masonic Hail.
which was fitted up for the occasion IN the
Host tasteful manner We were in the Hall
when the youthful band entered it, and we
We feel assured, that never in our life have
Witnessed a more pleasing spectacle. So
many bright, merry young faces as were there,
decorated too, as they were, with wreaths Of
the most lovely flowers OF the season, could
not fail to inspire even cynlc with the most
pleasing emotions The girls, however, at
tractel our attention almost entirely, as, of
course they ought TO Co. and really we Go not
know that we ever before gaZed uron so love-
ly scene as the Queen of May" and her
maids of honor presented whilst going through
the interesting ceremony Of the coronation-
Most gracefully and with becoming dignity,
too, did the youthful Queen receive and wear
the crown of lovely flowers which was placed
upog her head by her beautiful young subjects.
Miss Kate Jackson was chosen by the free
suffrage of her schoolmates TO fill the throne
upoa this interesting occasion. The Whole
day passed off most delightfully."-, We learn
that the evening closed with ball, when light
hearts and light feet followed the Violin
through the mazes of the Joyous dance.
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UNIVERSITY OF North CAROLINA.
Apr'l "a, lS47.


AS the Executive Committee of the Alumni
Association. we take pleasure in remarking
the great anil general interes, excited by the
approaching Commencement
The first Class OF the University having
gra luatel on the 4th Iu,y, 1898, the fftieth
in regu ar succession, will receive the usual
honors on the thirl day of next June. The
President of the United States is expected to
honor this semi-centennial celebration with
his presence, and the Secretary of the Navy
has consented to deliver the Annual Address
before our Association.
All the gra !uates of the University are cor
dialv invited to attend. The Alumni OF
1916, 1917, AMI 1918, will be especially well
come, the first having been the Classmates OF
the Hon. Secretary. the second. of the Presi-
dent of the Alumni Association. and the third
Of the Presi lent of the United States
WILLIAM H. BATTLE, J r.
JOHN DEB. HOOPER,
WILLIAM NJ GREEN, } Com.
Charles Phillips. Secretary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

MAJOR HoLMEs-This gallant son of the
cd North State is now, we believe, in Wash
ngton, having proceeded thither on official
business from Vera Cruz. Whilst attending
Sampson Cour', we ha the pleasure Of seeing
him, hut only for moment. The following
article we clip fom the Fayetteville Observer
of We Ines !ay -
We have hal the p easure of seeing Major
Theophi!us H. Holmes, of the u. S. Army,
who al ived here few DAYS ago on a visit TO
his family in this pace, (from whom the az
tive operations on our Southern frontier have
separated h m for the last two years. During
that perIol he has ha the COOL fortune to be
engaged in the defence Of Fort Brown, anA
the brilliant battles of Monterey ami Vera
Cruz. AT Monterey, especially, he diStin-
gu she himself hy GOODNESS an courage, in
the most XIoSel situations, for which our
rea |ers Will reco!lect he was specially name
IN the dispatches. an to which he owes his
promotion to Naioraty. 1t gives us plea
sure thus to mention the distinction of gal
liant North Caroiin an
We learn from Major Holmes, that at the
time lie left Vera Cruz, 9th utimo,) no one
hal any idea that there would he any more
| fighting. And he is increIu Gus now, not
wthstaning appearances, as TO the intention
! of Santa Anna 10 risk another general battle,
with an army, however numerous, in which
he can only muster 2,OOC regulars He thinks
that the mountain pass could be rea lily turned
| by our army, and that General Twiggs's well
known character for pru lence, as we'll as bra
very, affords guarantee that he would not
suffer his small force, the lvance vision, 10
get into a battle before the remainder of the
army 10 mel him.
Major Holmes describes the operations be-
fore Vera Cruz az afor ling the most perfect
exemplifcation of the certain reSu is OF science
in war. Nothing wan omitted or over'ooke |,
from the greatest to the most minute particu-
lar, of what was essential to the triumph OF
our arms AMI the result followed, with the
precision and certainty of mathematical de-
monstraton. Gen. Scott is said to have de-
clare1 that in y hours the Caste AMI City
would surrender 10 hours after this, they
did surren Ter To all the mastery ariangar
mentS of Gen. Scott was it un :oubte1Ey ow-
ing, that the strong City, an still stronger
Castle, were gained with so little loss of life
on our side.
Maj Homes has procee lei to Washington
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These were several other tickets run.

New COMPANY OF VoLUHTEERs-Wea are
gratified to learn that efforts are beng made
~ portion of our citizens, 10 form a new
Volunteer Infantry Company in this town.
The list, which was opene on last Saturday, at
the company musters of the Militia, is fast
filling up. There are already at this time
eve 'nes1ay) upwards Of fifty names enroll
ed. Amongst them we discover the name OF
Ex-Governor f. B. IurLEY, and other dstn-
gu shed citizens 1t is evident our town stands
in much neeI of such a company, and we DO
rope when our young men see old citizens
Ike Gen. DUDLEY, giving sanction TO it in
fhe best possible manner, Ey enrolling their
names on the list as prvates, that they will
be stmu a;el 10 go forwarl an do likewise.
Nothing would 20 farther to give our town 4
high stanling abroa !, than well disciplined
Volunteer Company; such as we understand
ii IS the intention TO make the one now form
ing.
The list may be seen at the store OF Messrs
KELLY & MCCALEB, on Market street.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

"a MISSISSIPPI Regiment named Carson, for
merry member of the Mississippi Leg;s AZURE,
who ha laggel behind the regiment on the
march up, between Camargo AMI Alier, was
wayald ty two Mexicans AMI inhuman,y
bp'chered. His mut!ated body was discover
cd IN the chaparral few feet from the road,
ny Capt. Jack Everritt and Mr.. John Hays,
who were journeying up to Mier-the warm
blood was yet trickling from him, which in
duced them to think his assassins were still
near, and they commenced search in the
thIcket and came in sight of the two Mexi-
cans, not more than two hundred yards from
where the murdered man lay. Chase was
gwen, and they were soon overtaken, ami
their guilt sufficiently proved by their blood
stained han Is and garments, and the property
of the mur Tered man founl upon their FER
sons. The first impulse was to kill them up
on the spot, blu: reflection induced Their being
taken forward and turned over to Col. DAVIS,
who, with his regiment, was not many miles
in advance.
! he assassins, we learn, were shot
Fiend'sh Murder Father Ray, so long and
favorah!y known as Chaplain in the army,
was recently killed by q party of Lancers on
the roal between Camargo ami Monterey. =
What ignorance, combined with fanat:cism
will do, may be ju !geI by the butcher ng oil
this faithful old minister oil peace True tc
his divine calling, he forsook friends AMI ONE
10 make easy the couch of the dying sonier-
he came with design of harm 10 neither Mexi-
can or American, ana was arrested in his di.
vine vocation by those who choose the same
mode OF worshipping the Almighty. Strange
lnfatuation
The same paper also contains the follow
ing
Siamgm-Persons recently arrived from
Monterey inform US that, in coming down
they behel1 strewn along the roadside, where
hal been massacre,i the transfers who fell in
to the hands of Crrea's assassinS in the attack
on the wagon train, the decayeI AMI mutia
ted remains of upwards OF fifty of these unfor
| tunate men. Where they fell, there still the,
are suffered to rema!n-their flesh ma lie the
| food of vultures and wolves, AMI Their homes
scattered about by these beasts and birls o
/ prey, Train after train has passed them by
with no more notice than passing common
| tary upon their sa tate-none have steppe
forth to give them burial Humanity s!ckens
at mans Indifference to man.
| it was rumore at Matamoras that the Mas
Sachusetts Volunteers were about to be re.
ievei by the , Ohio Regiment, an that the
| former would start for Monterey in two weeks
Henry AIdrich was arrrSte at Pa'o Alto
on the 18th inst, bv order of Col Gushing
charged with having murlelously aSsau tie ;
Mexican named Ser lantes. He was taken Il
The guard house, where he awaits his trial
Serdantes is in the Hospital
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

lHE BRITISH GOVERNMENTS ACKNowLEDG-
hEST OF AMERICAN LIBERALITY.-TheW Wash
inton Union publishes letter from Lord Pal
merston TO Mr. Packenbam, in which he ex-
pressed in hanson terms, the gratitude of his
government ana the g British nation at large"
for the active and benevolent sympathy mani
tested towards the Irish by the American peo-
pie. The letter concludes in the following
woris -
But the active and energetic assistance
which the people of the Unitel States are thus
afor ling to the poor Irish while it reflects the
highest honor upon our transatlantic brethren,
must tend TO draw closer, and to renler stron-
ger AMI more lasting. those ties of friendship
and mutual esteem, which her Majesty's gov
eminent trusts, will long continue to exist be-
tween the two great branches of the Anglo
Saxon famiIy-separate1, indeed, from each
other by geographical position, but united to-
gether by common interests, to which every
succee ling year must adj increasing extern
sion AMI force"
DEPARTURE OF THE DRAGONS.
Capt Caliwels Company of Dragons left
here last week en- route for Mexico One halt
of the Company left Oh Monday morning, un
der the comman of 81 Lieut. John K Harr-
son, an the other half tn. next morning I'M
lei the command OF 2 Lieut. Alfred A. Nor
ment; AMI the Captain left on Thurs lay
morning, tn oyertake the Company at CO UNI
bia Their first destination was Fort Moul-
trie, near Charleston, where they would remain
few days 10 receive the clothing, arms,
Sc. an | then embark for Rrazos Santiago.
We presume that the fe !eral opposers OF
the war will now cease their viper-like attacks
upon Capt Caldwell. He has not only re-
s,gne the most lucrative office in the State at
the call OF his country, but he has encounter,
e | an amount of opposition and difficulties in
the formation OF h 5 Company that few men
would or could have met AMI overcome
The commissioned Officers OF the Company
are:
Capta'n-Green w. Caldwell.
FIRST Lieutendnt-E. c. Davidson.
! Second Lieutendnts-John K HARRISON AL
fire a. Norment
The mater'a! of the Company is as fine as
that of any company that ever entered the
sorvice of their country. Among the privates
is the youngest brother of the Captain, Dr.
Lafayette Caldwell, young man OF fine tai
ents an a goo physician, who can an doubt
less will, be of great service TO the Company.
May the Goa of battles grant them prosper
Gus AMI a e orious campaign, AMI a safe return
to their homes ana frienls.-Char Jefer.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURr.-The
Spring Term of the u S. Disric Court for the
District of Wilmington, was convened in this
pace on last Monday, by Judge Potter
There being little or no business on the dock
ct, the Court was adjourned the same fay.
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], NEw Aoax, May |.

NEW OAK. May |.
Nasal Storea-srer barrel !:
1urpenine, Wilmington, soft % Is
Newborn, >" %
Spirits Tnrpentine. per gad, IL q ~
Tar. I: :: aX 10
R.ee-p-r Ioolb :: ,oo; ~. ? 50 s2l
TurDent:ne we understand saa been ade for export as
s350 pei $50 lbs 'he seller procuring the freight at
low figure that this price cann"t be considered
fair criterion market holders however, are ve
ry frm Rosin, for immed ate shipment. has been In
demand andthoush the stock here % ample, yst the
uty Of getting ready fast enough (coopered 6cf
has vented operations in It. and higher price vas
lid for that sval.hle the Moment though we heard
Of sales OF importance since last Tar scarce
and in good demand notice sales of 1000 bbs North
County at s2a 2iS4 per bill OF spirits Turpentne5
sales have been made in lots at - as cents cash,
with sMne at the latter price, tee market .ath
er inactive, with teRdency TO decline.
Rucg-The Transactions have been so fair exte :
since our last Saturdays report and prices ully
in in,aned The sales amount TO abo It 300 ties Of all
descriptions al 90 SO r ordin ~ TO e462R for good
The stock having been considerably re .uced holders
are lrm at our Quotations, wnieh We DO not vary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

0'We are requested TO state that meeting
OF the new Volunteer Company, now forming
in this town, will be held at the Court House
tbs (FrIday) erening, at half past O'Clock,
when it is desired that those who feel an in
terest in the matter will attend and enroll their
names
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

THE WAKE DIsTRrcr-THE CONVENTION
The Tarbogo' Press of last Satur lay, says =
" 1t gives US great pleasure 10 announce that
the Convention, which assembled in Nashville
on Thursday last, nominated with great una
nimity the Hon J. K. J. DANIEL, OF Halifax.
We understand that the representation in the
House OF Commons was adopted as the basis
Of voting More of this anon. All the coun-
ties were represented except Warren. Mr..
Daniel received two-thirds on the FIRST ballot
and afterwards the unanimous vote. We
shall give the Journal of their proceedings in
cur next"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

FAyRrfsvrLLe May 1.
Trade brisk. No change in quotations TO notire.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

MAJOR BRAxroN BRAGG, the brave officer
who gaze the Mexicans " more grape" at
Buena Vista, is fVom Warren County, in this
State, and the citizens OF his native county
have resolved TO present him with sword, as
a token of their admiration for his bravery.
Good
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

GG-The annual meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Cape Fear Bank was held at their Bank
ing house in this place. on Tuesday last
The State Stock was represented by Dr. F. J,
Hill The following gentlemen were elected
the Board Of Directors for the ensuing year,
VIZ: Elwarl B. Dudley, John Hill, Gabriel
Holmes, A. J. DeRosset, Sen John Wooster,
Samuel Shutter, Samuel Black, P. X. Diokir-
son, John D. Jones, John wa ker, and VIM.
g. Giles.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

VIRGINIA ELECTIoN.-All the districts in
this State have not yet been heard from. Thus
far, there is no concealing the fact, we have
lost ground. Last Congress the delegation
was composed of fourteen Democrats and one
Wing. This time the Wings have elected
five Congressman. with one district vet to be
heard from. The Legislature, we think, will
be Democratic. In our next paper we will
be able TO give our readers the final result
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

~RoCKERY and Glass Ware. cir sale low By
u r n STANTON & co:
LAND DEEDS.
On superior paptr. For sale at The u..,
yoyREa4 yEttns
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NEwRsRN. NJ c, Nay 4.
Naval Sfsres Per barrel
Turpen,f,e new dip, % so .
old dip, s2 90
hard; ~
Tar 80
Torn Per bbi.-- ITS
Bsesn-Per lb.---hog ronnd. az
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WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday. May q. 1887.

To Our PoETIcAL CoRREspoNDENTs'-ie'-
ters containing poetry, have reached us quite
in profusion during the past three or Tour
weeks. From circumstances we have not
been able TO give them that attention which
we could desire. During the coming week,
however, we will get them all together, and
come to some determination on the subject,
which will be made known in our next paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-07

Bank hates Of Exchange, Wilmington.
Bank chez KS Philadelphia premium per cent.
d" g New York, l d"
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Corn rs to 80 cts. flscon to TO- Pork. Mess l5i 10
is dis. Flour to st dolls ; whskey GIT to % cts.
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CaA.LEsrnN. :. C., May !.
Cotton i0i TO l2s cts Rice 81 10 Il; Rough Ric" %
tol u; IN 80 Ia 81 Bacon ha,us to III, hOuLersT
to u, Sides 10 q Lard to TO-
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The list may be seen at the store OF Messrs
KELLY & MCCALEB, on Market street.
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ANCHOR SAIL DUCK.

The subscribers, agents
for the sale of ANCHOR
SAIL DUCK from the
works Of the Union
Manufacturing Company
of Mary land, have now
on hand aud will be CON
stantIy supplied with an
assortment of numbers
from 2 10 10, of that
SUPERIOR ARTICLE
which they offer to the
trade on PLEASING
TERMS.
Apply 10
J. HENDERSON & Co.
Cor. Pratt & Commerce-st.
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theatre 1t is situated between two sloping hills,
but none of its seats remain in their places; still,
MANY of the beautiful arches and walls Of this build
ing are left to attest its ancient grandeur and It's won
dcrlul size 1t have been capable OF containing
so to 100000 persons. On many accounts this spot
is interesting 1t is the only point of ancient EPhc-
sus that can be positively located. 1t here that
Dcmctrus the silycrsmith, cndcavorcd to excite the
people of Ephcsus against the preaching Of the apos-
Ties and here, too it that for the space OF ten
hours went up that crv Great is Diana of the Ephc
SLAMS" Here too, il was that the town clerk deli
vcrcd that speech memorable for Christianity; for so
pure are its doctrines, that when properly viewed,
they cannot give offence to the greatest idola-
ter. 1t proves also what order and discipline must
have prevailed in Ephcsus at that time.
my frequent journeys into the interior OF this
country, l mean the Turkish domnions' afford me
the opportunity, that which few strangers ENJOY OF
seeing and knowing the people intimately. VIII
give YOU some accounts of them soon."