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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-01-26

0rThe Legislature Of this State has
pas sed bill. allowing County Commits
sioners to fix their own salaries, not to
exceed s.! 30 per day.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-01-26

GAccordng TO the information from
Washington, there seems to have been
division between the Webster and Clay
wings of the wing party. Those le / 10y
Webster aIe opposing every measure
which is calculated 10 support our gov.
"rnment in ihe present war, while those
headed by Clay are in favor of prosecu-
ting the war vigorously, and bringing it
to speedy termination. Men who DO
not permit their opposition to the party
in power to cause them to forget the in
'eleSts of their country, are worthy of the
land they inherit.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-01-26

DE5TRUCTIvE FL nD-We learn hy
the Eaton co. Register, that the interior
of that State has been visited recently by
one of the most destructive fr .sheis ever
known in that region. Several Of the
rivers were higher than they We're ever
known to be before. The destruction To
property was iinmense.-hou>es and bi e.
es were swept away-iences we're swcp!
ofi--ihousands nfpeop'e were driven from
their homes-and some parts are said to
have been left entirely desola'r.
The Scioto river, on which The fl nIrish.
ing cities OF Columbus and Chi,licothc
are situated, have marked their course
with devastation and ruin 1t is supposed
hat many lives were lost. but no correct
estimate can he formed of the destrnc-
ton to life and property, until further in.
formation shall have been received. Il
is supposed millions will not repair the
damages sustained.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19
VOLUME 6.
IA From the Stingaree.
uTo7 Who, To WhO,"

u T.
Twas on cold autumnal night,
A dismal cne to view; 49,.
Dark clouds obscured fair Venus light,
And not star appeared in sight,
As the thick forests through,
MuGe.Ns-as usual" blue,
Rent homeward, stacking" left and rlgnt,
When all at once, he s'brought up"
Against an old dead yew;
Afwhich he grounded to-" dp
And usouaring of" as if for ight
Said with an oath, shan't indi'e'
s.Infernal scoundrel, you
Light. and I'll lick you, black OF Whi.e:
lust then, above him flew
An owl. which on branch did hght,
A few feet o'er the booty wight,
And then commenced .'Tu-whoo-
u-whoot-tu-w hoot-tu-whoo p
Ouoth Muggins-'Don't you think 70 nj
4 fellow Of my weight and hight
with your ter-whootsr-T liso,
You cursed buga-boo!
AM eff you're Beelzebub, it's quite
On-necessary you should light
For Muggins amt your 'due;'
NV money matters are ALL RIGHT!
The PRINTER's PAID UP-HoNoR BRIGHT =
Thereat the owl withdrew,
And Muggins mizzled too.
But there are OTHER chaps who might
Be caught out late some night,
WHO HAvN'T PAID WHAT'S DUE,
They know-to who Ito who!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19
PoPUL ALTON.

Respecting the population of the Chi
nese empire. Mr.. Williams said we had
no data but those furnished by the Chi
nese, though this was more than we pos
sessed of any other Asiatic nation. The
Chinese census makes the number three
hundred and sixty-two millions. DR..
Morrison believed this nearly correct;
and others best able to Judge coincide in
this opinion. In confirmation of it, it was
stated that this great number gives two
hundred and seventyseven to the square
mile, or only seventeen more than are
found on an average OIL square mile in
England. But the Chinese have no
beasts of burden, or cattle, to be support
ed from the soil; they do not use wooden
garments, and therefore have no need of
flocks; their animal food is of the cheapest
kind, poultry and bacon; their soil is fer
tile, and all Of it cultivated, and in the
south it yields two crops annually, while
it is estimated that one fourth of the soil
OF England lies waste; and yet the gr catest
fear OF the government j. famine, and in
case 81 the failure o crops, the inhabitants
are sometimes driven 10 the horrible nee
essI,y of feeding or, each other.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19

man is already sentenced and punished! |
have nothing to gain by convincing the
court!"
"Oh yes, I will grant ycu," SAID the
JUDGE ne,D trial Pittsburgh Amer.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19
ia RITA Y,

The division called by US Tartary con-
tains about 10000 square miles, or lit
tie less than all the Uuited States east Of
the Mississippi; the inhabitants are agri-
cuturists. In the west part of this prov
ince lies the great desert of Central Asia.
For ages the only road from Europe to
China lay over this sea of sand, and this
was one reason OF the insulation of this
great empire. Over this portion are seat
tered salt Lakes, some four or five hundred
in number. 1t is cold frozen region, the
name Thibet sighifying "the cold region of
the north" 1t has an elevation Of ID 600
feet from the level of the sea; and the ear
Hest traveller, Marco Paulo, mentions the
difficulty Of making water boil in these
lefty regions. The same fact is still OBJ
served.
The climate of China is about ten de-
grees colder than that of places in the
same latitude on the American shore
This is owing, Mr.. Williams supposes, to
The lofty mountains on the west, north, and
on the islands of Japan, which are al Ways
crowned with snow.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19

Gov SKUNK OF Pansy van,a has receit ed
d requi>iilon from the War Department lols
Two more companies OF Volunteers.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19
Lectures ON China.
Delivered in .New York by the Missionary
Williams.
TERRITORY.

TERRITORY.
The territory Of China proper is divid-
ed into three great basins by two parallel
ranges of mountains, running westward
from the sea and gradually increasing in
latitude, until, in Tibet, they pass the
line Of eternal snow, and rise to the high
est peaks inthe world, the Himelah noun
tains. In the eighteen provinces they are
not high, and are cultivated to their very
submits. Though each Of these valleys
passes a river, receiving the continent
streams from the mountains, and forming
for each the great avenue of commerce.
Probably no country is more equally wat
cred than that Of China. In the northern
portion lies the greatest inhabited plain in
the world 1t is five times the size of
Pennsylvania, and contains one hundred
and seventy seven millions Of inhabitants.
Through this portion flows the Yellow riv-
er, in an extremely crooked channel, and
with stream SO rapid that it is little nav
iga,ed. It receives its name from its tur-
bid waters, which bear down such i'm
mense quantities Of clay as to tinee the
sea, even one hundred miles from its mouth
1t is about two thousand miles in length.
The Yanete Kiang drains the second or
central valley. 1t is three thousand miles
long, and has Nankin hundred and fifty
miles from its mouth. Over these rivers
governor" is appointed, but they ire
quently break through the artificial barri-
ers, and spread an immense deluge over
the country. Not long since whole city
was submerged, and one hundred thousand
Of the inhabitants persisted.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-05-19
WALL AND CANAL.


Besides the natural features, there are
two great works Of art for which China is
distinguished--i,s Wall and its Grea, Ca
nal. The wall has been standing two
thousand one hundred years. 1t is COM
posed of two walls, each about four feet
thick and twenty feet high, inclinipg in
wards and filled up with rubbish. Tow
ers are raised every two hundred yards.
These are in some parts of considerable
strength; in others mere piles of ear,h.-
Through three or four large gates the
whole commerce Of Central Asia pours
into China. ,
The Canal was constructed in the
twelfth century. 1t is nearly seven hum
dred miles long, passes through ten de-
grees Of latitude, and subserves the pur-
pose of irrigation as we'll as of commerce.
1t does not, indeed, compare advantageous
ly with similar works in modern times;
but when we remember that it was plan
ned and completed long before such a
thing was thought of in Europe, it is re-
markable monument of the energy, indus
try and civilization of the Chinese, in the
times when the Western world was shad-
owed with the dark ages.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21
DIR CTRCULHTON.

n5-WE mean to keep the following paragraph stan
ding for the benefit of all whom it may concern:
ADVERTISEMENT would commend the following
fncts to the attention of the advertising community
The wilmington Journal" circulates upwards OF ~
HUNDRED COPIES weekly Its circulation in the town
of Wilmington large as that any oerpaper pub
Ished in the place. We would further state that It's
circulation in the counties which trade TO this place is
THREE TIMES as large that of any other paper publish
ed in North Carolina and that list is daily increasing
We say. therefore, without the fear OF contradiction,
that it is the best vehicle for advertising which the peo
ME of Wilmington can select One other observation
We think that although large majority of the readers
Of the journal" are Democrats, still THEY occasionally
do little trading well as the readers Of the wing pa
urrs We have written the above merely for the nor
nation of those who most deeply nerested-busi
ness men OF all professions and all political crecds
WHO WANT CUSTOMERS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21

oULPHATE OF QUININE.-125 oE. Sui
- phate Quinine, and full assortment OF Me-
dicines, Drugs, Chemicals, &c. &C., just received
at the old stand Drug Store.
The Subscriber fatters himself that he can sell
on better terms than any other establishment IN
the place it win certainly be to the interest OF
Physicians ahd country Merchants to inquire his
reduced prices before purchasing. Having enga-
ged competent Druggist at the North to assist
him in the business Physicians may depend on
the utmost accuracy in filling their orders ana
every article will be warranted genuine. Msdi-
cines supplied at any hour of the night, ana Fns-
sician's prescriptions accurately cotnpounoea.
Wilmington, May IL, IS4I VIM shA"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
Post Office. Wilmington

NORTHERN MAIL, by Rail Road, due daily at 10 A. N.
and close at 10 every night.
SOUTHERN MAIL, by Steamer from Charleston, is du
ally at A. NJ, and closes at II A, NJ every day.
FAYETTEVILLE MAIL, by Rail Road, is due on Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridays, at P NJ, and closes on SAM
days at 10 at night.
FAYETTEVILLE MAIL by Prospect Hall, Elizabethtown
Westbrooks and ltObesons is due Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays, A. NJ, and closes day
al 10 p NJ.
SAurHvILLE MAIL by Steamer, is due daily at A NJ
and closes at l2k P. NJ. every day
TAYLoRs BRIDGE LONG CREEK, MooRE's CREEK, blaze
RIVER CHAPEL and HAREELLs STORE NAIL is due ever!
Thursday 6 P. NJ, and closes same night at 10.
ONsLow Court House, STUMP SOUND, and ToPsAI
MAIL is due every Monday at p. NJ, and closes ever,
Thursday night at 10 P. NJ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21

1WEET OIL, English Mustard, Pepper. Gin
- ger, Cinnamon. Nutmegs. Mace, &C., for sale
low at the otd stand Drug Store. w. SHAW.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21

A liberal discount will be made on advertises
ments exceeding one square, when published 9 OF
| IL months, cash IA Advance.
Off the number Of insertions are not marked
on the advertisement they will be continued until
ordered oat, and charged for accordingly.
0TAH advertisements required to be PAID
FOR IN ADHANCEsn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-05-21
gnMFN J0WRMAA 3
Published every Friday Morning, BY
PRICE & FULTON. Proprietors.

VEhMS LIE SObSOAN~A
s2 SO in advance, or So 90 if not paio "i'n three
months after subscribing
No paper discontinued until all arrearages arc paid
No subscription received for less tan Twelve months.
We will pay the postage on letters containing Three
Dollars and upwards, and money may be RENTED
through the mail at risk. The Postmaster's GER
tfeae of such remittance shall be sufficient receipt
therefor.
h-AlI Letters on business connected with this Of
he must be addressed [post paidl to Price FULTON
or they will not be attended TO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22

LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
II Il L e q n A p H I c .



Senate.
pc ton from s. Van Ransselaer, for the repeal OF
the law equazing taxation and for law for the speedy
collection Of debts, received and referred. ~
Mr. HAsp reported bill for the appointment OF com
ssoner to revise the rules Of prrc:co snJ proceedings
in Courts OF Record
long debate COX place the b, 10 pay certain OH.
of the conv ,nticn they had seay received eli
the law gave, and this bill added TO that pay
The Lieutenant Governor decided il was two third
bill and it was lost, only eighteen voting for H.
An appeal was made from his decision. which Lies
the table.
long debate then epsued on the atonalty oithe
bill to pay the present Legislature The bill appropriaes
rtan amount aud the Comptroller Is to draw his wax
for the Necessary sum- according to the Law fixing
the amount vf compensation
The bill obi eced 10 by Mr.. LssrEa and others MS
unconstitutional, tAe ground that the appropriations
ought to be specific. No dehaite action was had
Assembly.
A remembrance received against re-submit!ing
the amended charter OF tho city Of New York to the
votes Of the people It sets forth that the charter
rejected by large majority Of the voters and that it
greatly increases the power of taxation whereas the
constitution makes 1t tho duty of the Legislature to
reduce taxation. There about forty signatures at
tached to this remonstrance.
Tho debate the motion TO consider the vote re-
fusng re.comm the volunteer aid bill resumed
The motion was lost
The question was then taken Its final passage when
Mr. Allaben gave his views tho subject in which he
was particularly the preamble. He concluded
his remarks with notion to re-commit, with insruc-
tons to strike out the prsamble-pendiDg which, the
Assembly adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22
Priss 1--WE Csnss.

matte asylum ct Flushing. In September or October
pointed MI Adams and sir Williams uhs latter Il.
husband Of the tssstsrs niece his EXECUTOR and de-
to % s. o. HE
dwelling house plate and furniture in Broadway Which
he devised TO her absolutely. provided she recover.
some months AFTER the death Of Mr. Reed Mr. Dslsplsn
her brother had her removed from the asylum to his
house In this city, where she has since resided
The present proceedings instituted by Mr.. VII
sms Of The executors TO test the ssny Of her mind
Doctor Kearpey Rogers and Doctor McDonald
examined on the part OF Mr. Williams, and gave 4 "a.
their opioions thst she inssDe 4 AirE Camp ard
two taree other witnesses were severally sSamnsd
and nua.sd v9e,y Of eccentric acts on the part VI
Mrs Reed and amongst others tina; she was very much
afraid OF being poisoned that shs VAS IN he habh Ct
day with her clothes tied up bundle under her arm
talking to deutschland somemes using proiane lang age
% the other side Doctors Patson and Goldsmith. and
French doctor were examined 10 prove her sanity
Doctor Pa,,son testified that he visited her Monday
week and with her for hour and half on
various topics lie commenced the conversation with
hes the state OF tho weather next talked her on
the troubles Mexico then on the Of her health
and the subject OF her brothers, and her husbands
deaths end colcuded the satsn by asking hers
va,r,v Il about her ious feelings to ali
At which sho pertinent end satisfactory answers
and h. considered the whole sotion carried
on by her in ed ind rstona al manner lie was
therefore, OF opinion that she that line perfectly
Upon his examination, lie. however admitted
that era, of tho facts 10 hy the witnesses for
ihe persecution. would indicate an insane snte of
mind. Doctor Gcldtr,ith agreed generally with Dr.
Pason but ssid that he first Waited hor he was
under that she insane, at all events
laborirg under very high degiee OF nervous excite
me from the anxiety she manifested to get out Of the
LON and he therefore, recommended She should DO
kept there Upon visiting her lately, he found that she
considerably recovered at least that her disorder,
which wsa in his opinion nervous excitement, was
greatly mitigated The French doctor gave substsn-
TALLY the testimony Docts Pattison and Gold
species Of nervous excitement upon grief
occasoned by the death Of her brother sister and child
appeared in support Of the writ Of lunacy and Mess
O'Conor and Marbury appeared for Mrs Reed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22
In Lupncy.

Before Commissioners NcCoun White, and Cock.
JAN. 2l.-Fn re Mrs Phiia Reed.-Tns was writ de
lunaeo inqunds issued cut Of tina Court OF Chancery
drectoa TO the abovenamed ssioners with the aid
Of jury enquire whether Mrs Reed H. at present,
OF mind, and II insane 81 what time her
insanity commenced also TO enquire into the nature and
amount Of her property and who her heirs next
OF KIN The enquiry commenced on Tuesday last in
the chamber Of the Board OF Assistant Aldermen and
was adj ourned to yesterday evening when the proceed
ings were resumed II appeared upon the enquiry, that
some ears ago Mrs Reed lost her only surviving child
and that Ia January, ls43, her brother end after
her sister, died under very peculiar circumstances
Shortly sitter the death Of her brother and sister she be-
came melancholy, and her mind, TO some extent, dior
dercd After some time, her husband sent her TO O u-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22

The Sispsry Re

The Sisrsry Resolutions in the Senate, &c.
Gen. CLARK, conservative Senator, has prepared and
Will ofsr to tho Senate set of resolutions approbnory
OF President Polk and Of the with Mexico. Those
resolutions will be inrodu ccd substitute TO the ant,
slavery resolutions.
The business before the Legislature 10 sscumuating.
An immense amount Of labor already in the charge
the select committees These discussions ron sub ects
not precisely relevant 20 State legislation rctsrd the
great work about which the Legislature should apply
self with despatch. The Senate must take the lead of
the House. else nothing will be done
am waiting to hear Of the legal commissioner. I
have already given you the OF the prominent can
ddstes list OF names for this important oiice has
been brought into the Senate, and circulated there
distinguished Senator has suggested the names which
have sent you Spencer. Duer, Hill, Collier, &c.
II very cold; the mercury Is several points below
gar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22
DIX. kELLINGERIS

A. INFALLlRLE LINIMENT il warranted to
sure sores and ulcers Of every nature in few days.
9it acts like magic in removing rhev nstism and all
other Pains One two doses sertsn relieve bilious
choc disrLoa, Ge, II il taken. 1t is perfectly delight
fa in its odor and havsr is universally acknowledged
.e the best family medicine offered e public rice
- cents hottie.
Sold $50 Pearl of bowery and Broomc I'd
avenue and 10th drug ,tcre Dr. Burres Doy
aud Chatham, AID at the Il. X. Office, City Hall.
ID Iusr re
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22

TowNLEY EsrATR-At last we are enabled to
publish something that is tangible and definite re-
specung the Iowney estate BY the decree Of the court
OF chancery the real estate goes to the English treasury
Qua the personal estate to the heirs Of Mary Towney
who ~ supposed to have married John Lawrence and re-
moved to his country so II seems that tho Lawrences
II tney Can prove their descent from Mary rownley
wiIi come IA Tor the largest share OF tho Gao 900 coo
The ChoseS iniermarricd with tho Townle,s but we
nave no authority for saying they are that they arc
not heirs 10 any portion OF the rownley estate copy
Oh ,he decree OF the court OF chanoery OF the Chase
tate IS expected by the next steamer and will be pub
shsd when received Particular information respecting
ed-Yarmouth Register.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22
MUSIC,

THE ONLY TRUE SONG
T% AHCHY 0RIEVE, the real caterer Of sancy and
yNS singing Birds has hand and prepared offer
~ the best selection offered American public
Selected without regard 20 price from every quater
OF the Slobs Amongst tho following will be found the
Post ehoe: description Of fancy oaI and varied Canary
breeding CAGES made expressly after his desE Also
English. French German, African. South American, Chi.
.srption Of barn door Fowls; D9t. Geese EnEli.h and
land King Charles Spanies French and Spanish Poodea
Italian Grey Hound. and every other speies OF
fancy Dogs Bird Cages OF vaiey. ALSO, Archy's
Trestise Of the management VI the of
Birds, ke. &c.
Nh Every variety OF tt Seeds, CAGES, &c.
2. s. Letters postPai vii 1t ali times with prompt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22
TOOTHACHE CITREDfn "AE MINUTE,


X TIE use Of the Glove Anodype IT,. "se
the inc oD WIN e"Ts the mo. tooh.sh or
viii not azure The teeth and effects 90 hs taste
IA Broady ey nE ~ Johnson, chemist and d,r,,
.on ~ r,c. ssss Broadway and CoddnS,on al na
az Purchasers must beware Of spurous cor,no,,, An
~ 80 Intended TO deceive the vnwsrv ~ iec
ooN, sna purchsse only ofrespeetabis dssers yUsN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22
CAUTION TO THE PUKI.IC
=. JOHNSON'S TOOTHACHH nRnsc

Vie CLOVE ANODYNE, for the imTsS,,,. A -
cure Of pam from decsyed teeth having from h.
tboas who bsx ue"ray become immensely popular w,k
thrust INTO the market by unpruciped persons ssS Ys
ne ana genuine article The object Of this
pn " 70 canton the public against all such spurious con
article so long and vorbiy Known bv ~, DC uns esaetns
pfepMed during io9i or i've years, by A. D. sands s.d
ast year by Henry Johnson TO S.cd-
80 VINO now the sole proprietor The only ,sfetv ior
is 10 be sure and ask for Johnson Tooshsehe
drops aud 20 exam ne the wrapper of vIs A aver
Of lhe genuine has the signature Of Henry johnson.
Remember that the true Glove Anodyue IA an ,umsSi,,s
cure o the most violent tootheche pain in the rums md
IA ~ Is genuine only by Henry hn,ou
bhen't and Drugr 173 Broadway west aide In hs 1r,
mite Buildings sold also 100 FULTON street N Esss 6ro
way, aud ]0l Hudson Price as cent, All a"assH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-22

pniua donna, both handsome an yspps
Was teated nj home IN grief;
Her mind CUB ed her ner ves vore uns,rvus
And nought could afford her relief
Toaing at a concert she must that nght,
That morning she'd taken Geld
Ard she knew full well that srvosr might,
mean Mr. LopsR might scod.
Che picked up the "sUN,S As her only hope
And qnickly commenced 20 read
or HArcI' SYBUr-not Joness soap
She sent for a bottle with speed.
She took three doses three hours apart,
or HAvcE's HoARHoUNo COMPOUND
Hcured her cold and gaddened her kesrt-
She says 'tis rho best 20 be fonnd.
lIANCE'S COMPOUND SYRUP Of HOAHIlOUND n
Al sOVEREfGN cure for COUGHS, COLDb 6Rf3N-
CHITfs, ASTHMA, CONSUMPTION, &c.
Price 50 cents per bottle, or sir bottles for o. So
For sale BY SANDS, corner Of Fulton and William sea
HENRY JOHNSON, cor. Of Broadway and Chsmbers n
ID Sands Co. II East Broadway Coddnston cor of Hud
son aud Springs Eseulspian Temple Of Broadway
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