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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

0c-The following account Of the IS, 6vb,
which occurred in the House of Peprsssn+,
tives, and which we have alluded to .lsawhsr.
we find in Washington letter to the Peters.
burg Republican:
fist fight occurred to day on the floor Of
the House at about half past o'clock. he
tween Alessrs. HARRISON of Georgia, AMI Jnne.
OF tennessee. The voc ha Just been taker
oty yeas and nays on the question of liourn
ing 10 Monday next. The two gentlemen
were sitting together talking upon dideren
matters when Mr. Jones sail 10 Haralson r.,
vote one way when the names are ~ :. ~ ~
corded, and another when they are NOT H.
alison said if you mean me, it is a f,iSs
hood" when Jones retortei, "you Ie :,
whetenpon Haralson rose and struck Mr.. Jone
IN the face with his fist. Jones return
ed the blow with his fist. AMI some half
dozen blows passed between them, they in tn
mean time oVerturnlng une or two desks, whe
they were separated by several members rush
ing to the place, and pulling them apart. Tn
Speaker called upon the sergeant. alarms an
Don restored order.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

PEAcE-THE TREATY.--Nothing further
has yet been divulged with regard to the Trea-
~ of Peace. From an article in the Union Of
Saturday night, we judge that the seal of Sc
crecy will not be taken from the proceedings
of the Senate, until the Tr.aty has been sent
TO Mexico. and there either ratified or rejected
So that all that has been thus far said about
its specific provisions is purely conjecture -
We presume as matter OF course, that it will
be sent of Immediately to Queretaro. the pres
ent seat of the Mexican Government. 1t is
however. ascertained that the debates which
its consideration gave riFe to in the Senate
chamber, were of the most animated-some
cay excited character.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

Comfort in the Halls Of the Monte-uDa'L -
An American officer writes 10 Washington >
am delightfully."- qnartered with FIVE others; ~ ~
the house OF Mr.. L very intimate friend {" q"
Santa Anna. My own chamber is a perez
bJou OF room An elegant lamp is susPe"'
ded from the ceiling mirrors & Psyche gag
es surround me my bedstead is made Of hIs.,
~ polished metal. such as Won do not sec ~
the United States; our drawing room. has !, - "a
large mirrors, such as 80 would give INC"
eyes for-even for single one. we nav. e., :
grand piano, which T. plays on. he +" r 1IS
musician. and makes my bosom heaYe ';I;s,
recollsctions of home. with those DID, farn't1'1'
airs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

PERSONAL COLLISION IN THE HousE-Il
will be seen from the Congressional proceed.
'NgS that personal collision, to use the polite
phrase, fight. to talk plainly, occurred in the
House OF Representatives on the 10Th instant
between Mr.. HARRISON. of Georgia, and MIR
Jones, OF Tennessee. Both OF them stand high
as gentlemen, and men of ability and talents
therefore is the affair the more to be regretted
1t will be seen that the handsome APOLOGIZE
made by each Of the gentlemen to the House
and the immediate reconciliation which tool
place between them, was thought sufficient b,
mat oody, and the matter has thus ended
We DO wish, as an American citizen, that thi
may be the last of these affairs that we vii
ever be called upon 10 notice,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

The INDEPENDENT TREASURY The New
York Evening Post says, " that since an inle
pendent treasury scheme went into effect
in this city. there has not, as we are All.
chemically informed, been single instance OF
the government being defrauded by forged
draft, or false or irregular papers, notwith.
standing that this is the paying Office for the
greater portion of the United States Up
wards Of eighty millions of dollars have pass.
ed through the hands of it's officers. This in.
dicaes the simplicity of the system. and the
vigilance and care with which it is admins.
IavOd -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17
ra1RT1ETn CONGRESS-. lee sEss 1oN.
WASHINGTON, March Z, 1s4s.

e.
SrNArE After the presentation of a few
petitions. on motion OF Mr.. sewer the Senate
proceeded to the consideration OF Executive
business
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATfvEs.-M Evans,
from the committee on the public lands report
ed bill to remedy defect IN the law passed
last year; and providing that promo'lonsIr from
the ranks shall work an "honorabIe dis.
charge :" so that those who are thus selected
shall not lose the bounty land or scrip provi-
ded for non commissioned officers, MUSICIANS
and privates.
A short debate took place There was nc
denial as to the justice of the bill, but diff
ference of opinion as TO its reference. 1t was
passed over, and
The bill to supply deficiencies in the appro.
priations for the wear 1848 was taken up in
committee of the whole on the state of the
Union.
A large number of amendments were acted
upon.
| MIR. Dic',ey moved TO strike out the appro
priatior for the Charges 10 Bolivia, the Papa
| States, Guatemala and Ecuador, and retaining
only the Charge to Naples. He was not awar
thai there was any necessity for the missions
and he was ndisposed TO increase Executiv
patronage at the seeking and bidding OF tn
President.
The amendment was adopted--ayes 81
nays Sc.
mir. Fisher submitted an amendment TO di
vert the appropriation Of FIVE millions to tn
bringing hack our troops from Mexico. II
expressed his belief that If the war 10 prolone
ed beyond this session, it will result in tn
-ubiuga,ion of the whole of Mexico. and thi
. he desired to avoid
The amendment was rejected
MIR. Van Dyke offered an amendment, pre-
viding that no part OF the money appropriate
by the bill be used for the purpose of maxim
further conquests in Mexico, or for the sui
jugation of any part of it. He thought that
was by no means certain we will have peac'
and he desired to restrict the object of the al
preparation.
This amendment was also rejected.
Several were agreed to, and the committe
|, rose
The question was taken on agreeing TO strik
out the mission to Rome, Guatemala, Ecuade
and Bolivia, hut it was decided in the neg;
: tve-yeas So, nays 95.
The bill was finally ordered 10 be engrosse
for third reading.
Mr. C. Inger.oll moved 10 reconsider II
;" vote. that he might have an opportunity
make few remarks
AT 4 quarter past o'clock, the House A
journed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

CA man named Blooming lale, has forged
the names of number of the citizens Of Ons
low County, 10 certain promiSsory notes, and
than endorsed them over 10 Mr.. Mayer OF this
place, in payment for sundry articles purcha-
Sed OF him (Maye) by the said BIoomingda!e
Bloomingdale started South. but was found al
Galveston. Texas, by Mr. Mayer, who imme'
diateIy followed him. The former is now in
the Jail OF our County, to await his trial at the
next term of the Superior Court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

The Vote on the TreGty-The following i,
said to be the correct vote IN the Senate or
the ratification Of the Treaty of peace with
Mexico:
ArE.-AIessrs. Ashley, Anterior, Bagby
Bell, Bradbury. Bright, Butler. Calhoun. Cam
eron, Ca<s. Clarke, Crinenden Dopis of Mass.
Davis, OF Miss, Dayton. Dickinson, Dix
Downes. Fitch. Fnote. Greene. HALE. Han,
negan. Hunter, Johnson, of MD, Johnson, Of
La Johnson, of Geo MGngun, Mason, Nil
Ter, Moore, Niles, RuSk. Sewer. Sturgeon
Tur ley, Underwood, Yulee. Total SO. Be
ing ~ Democrats AMI II Wings.
EATs-Messrs. Allen. Atchison, Badger
BaIdsrin, Bcrr'en, Benton, Breese, torri,,
Douglass, Lewis. Spruance, Uphom. Webster
We>cott. Total IL Being I Democrats ant
Wings.
ABsENT-N;r Houston, Mr.. Pearce, Mr.
Clayton, and Mr.. Phelps Clipper, Tussda y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

David Mcintyre, s. D. Wallace, John Shep-
herd, James P. Moore, John McAuslen, s. r.
Bunting, Jane. Carr, VIM. J. Yopp. E. Can't
we", Lemuel H. Bowden, B. Sutherland. A.
Lamont, w. S. Larkins. Thomas E. Pigford.
George Moore.
On motion of Mr.. Shepherd, it was
Resolved, That we request each District in
the County to choose Delegates to meet in
Wilmington at the next April Court. TO nomi-
nate suitable persons 10 represent this County
in the next General Assembly OF North Caro-
lima.
Ed Hall. Esq wa. called on, and made
an interesting address before the meeting. In
the course of his remarks, Mr. Hall took occa-
sion to decline being candidate to represent
this County in the next Legislature.
Edward Cantwe |. Esq then rose and made
few pertinent remarks.
When, upon motion, it was unanimously
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting
are respectfully rendered to Edward d Hal
and Thomas H. Williams. eur Representatives
and William s. Ashe, our Senator. in the las
Legislature, for their devo ion and fidelity il
discharging the trust committed to them.
On motion, it was
Resoired. That the Chairman of this meet
ing he added to the delegation appointed 4
meet in Raleigh on the 18th April next.
Resolved. That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Wilmington Journa
and Carolina Gazette. with the request tina
the other Democratic papers of the State pub
llrh them.
Resolved, That the thanks Of this meeiin
The rendered to the Chairman and Secretary ia
the ability with which they have discharge
their duties.
, w. COLLINS, Chm.
+ LANES Bryan Sec'Y
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

One of the Oldest Importers in the city Of
New-York states that the British cotton goo Is
which cost eighteen cents per yari. to import
them, are now selling at auction in that mar
ket at eleven to twelve cents he also says
that only Is per cent of the goods now i'm
ported from Great Britain is on account of
Americans, eighty-6ve per cent being on for
ejgn account.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

THANKs-We present our thanks TO the
Hon. S. G. Houston, of Alabama, for copy
of his speech, delivered in the House of Rep
fesentatives on the 18th ultimo, on the Loan
Bill. We have read the speech with pleasure
and profit.
0a-We tender our Acknowledgements 10 th'
Hen. Mr. Venahie, for several documents
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

COLLECTOR OF WILMINGTON LIN The Union
of Saturday night, we find the official an
nouncement of the appointment OF William T.
Bettencourt, to the office of Collector OF the
Port of Wilmington, Viee Murphy V. Jones
resigned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

u-Col. Eppes, of Virginia, who murdered
Mr.. Muir about two years since, has been re.
Gently discovered in Texas, and there arrested
He was carried through Wilmington on Tues.
day last.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

Pork at CineinnGti.-During the past win.
ter 4l2,l6l hogs were killed in Cincinnati;
and 74's6o brought there, dressed, from the
country; .,-'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

oy-For interesting editorial matter, SC. &c.
see 4th page.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

Somebody has sail Gen'l Taylor could no,
write ineligible English. The Republican
hopes to make a little capital out of it, be-
cause It supposes that charge of like char
ac'ef brought against Gen'I Jackson was Of
advantage 10 him. The charge against Gem
Jackson was false. as we & a Thousand other,
who have his letters know .but We defv tho Re
publican TO make decent English of several n,
General It's letters This makes the difter.
ence between the two cases. General Jackson
was a clear, conspicuous writer of uncommon
fotee and energy.-Fredericksburg Recorder
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17
WASHINGTON, March 9, l848

SENArE.-Messrs jefferson Davis, Sturgeon,
Johnson. of La DIX. Foote, and Corwin, pre-
sente petitions.
Mr.. Johnson. of NJ l.. inquired OF the chair
if any answer ha been received to a resOu
ton which he hal submitted. and which had
been loptei, calling for a return of the kil-
ei. woun led. &C., Of the snliiery serving in
MEXICO. The Vice President, answering i,
ha not. Mr.. J gave notice of his intention 10
renew the call
| ceeded 10 the consideration Of Executive bu
siness
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MIR. Vinton
from the committee of Ways and Means, re.
Portel bill M king appropriations for the
civil and diplomatic expt nses of the govern
| ment for the year ending June 80, ls49 which
| was referred to the committee Of the Whole
| on the state of the Union
Mr. Smith. of Illinois, asked leave 10 miro
luce resolution to give certIhcates OF merit
to those who have, and may hereafter dlstln-
yush Themselves in Mexico; but objection
was ma le.
A debate took place on the bill providing
that promotion from the ranks shall not inter-
pose 4< bar to the obtaining of bounty lands:
An it was referred to the committee of the
Whole on the slate of the Union
1.-THE cause of complaint is this: man may
serve eleven months AMI twenty days as pri.
vale. or non-cOmmissinned of6cer-but if he
hold comm ssion for hut ten days, he is pre-
c'ulel from the bounty. The hill is intended
to he decaratory of the act Of 1871
A message was received from the President
of the United States, informing the House.
that he has approve and signed the joint res
o'ution, giving the thanks Of Congress to Ma
jor General Scott. and the officers and men
under his command. for the bravery they dis
played on the battlefield.
Committees were called for reports; among
those made. was one by Wr. J. r. Ingersoll,
from the committee on the Judiciary, 70 abcl-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

1F55Wf7N .-JAMRa M. REDMOND. rUst master az
a1S6r Is Agent for this paper To- ssst,ro az
The adjoining Counties. Mr. ~" .in~ for nnv moneS,
eeiVins new subscribers and FeeeI>"s ava ~' ~""0'1
due As'n that section.
WARRINGTON oLLiNs, Esq vii; receive sobscrip'
,ions 10 the Journal in his 0eISh0OFh"Oo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

Capture of a Wkale-We noticed some
time since, the appearance OF Whale off our
haIhor. We understand that the bulky stran
ger got himself in trouble on Wednesday,
having ven,ured into shoa! water al K awah
'T'a" = where he go: aground. Being discov-
e'e1 oy a gentleman. founding about, he took
means LOT securing him. and with cable and
an anGnor' safely moored his Whaleshp. At
Ter NI''"g NM Which it took some twelve
found 10 be Al fee, IN len,tb, AMI o1 f.st as s
inches in circumference About 900 liz.
| of oil have been already obtained from h;no
and much more would be yielded Chor Co,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17
WASHINGTON, March 8, 1S4S.

SExArE-Mr Jefferson LAWS presented
.everal resolutions, directing the committee on
commerce TO inqu re into the propriety of erect
ing certain light houses on the Mississippi
river. and a navy yard in the same State,
which were adopted
Mr. Sewer presented geographical me-
NOR, from a citizen of New York, which was
ordered to be printed
On motion of Mr. Sewer, the consideration
Of Executive business was resumed.
House. OF REPREsENTArIvES.-T morn
ing, on the motion 10 reconsider the vote by
which the House orerei the bill to supply
deficiencies TO he engrossed for third reading,
Mr. c. J. lngersol replied 10 the remarks OF
MIR Levin, heretofore delivered, in defence Of
the Pope, and showing the advantages which
will result from diplomatic relations with the
Papal States He presumed that his colleague
had never seen Jesuit.
MIR. Levin see one now.
Mr. Ingcrsoll Is that remark intended a.
a personal insult
MIR Levin. Certainly not.
MIR. Ingersol lam glad to heart. Tneith-
er give or receive an insult MIR Ingersoll
then said If his colleague would go with him
TO the Georgetown College he would there see
Je~uts, eminent for their learning and smpli-
city He meant no offence when he said that
MIR Levin might there learn charity.
Mr.. Levin addressed the committee, and ex.
planned his remarks of Thursday last. He said
that Mr.. IngersolI. in 1878, denounced the
Je-uts, and spoke of the Pope az the Scar.
let whore of Babylon" MIR Levin had never
used such language as that. His opposition
was not 10 the Catholics, it was to the blend.
ing of temporal and religious affairs. AS to
Georgetown College, he was once invited &c
line there, but he did not go, because, as he
told friend, he was subject to cramp cholic
and by eating too much he might die In
| that event nothing would satisfy his censtitu
ents. They would say that he was poisoned
Mr.. Dickey SAID that, if the object of the
President was TO play a political game, ani
offer bid for the foreign vote, let il be fu:
and not half mission. They will be founc
in the democratic ranks at frat; whether the,
will ever 90 over to the wings. it il left fo
! time to tell. AS to the Catholics. he under
stood that there had been conclave of Rish
ops, who discussed the annexation of Mexico
AMI were in favor of It, because they woul,
he benefited. Six or seven millions of Cath
oics would be brought in among u.s. lie wa
! in favor of recommitting the subject Of thes
missions, that it might be more carefully cen
sidered.
MIR. Charles Brown said that he was oppo
scd to bringing up anything Of the religion
opinion of men. either in our domestic or for
eign affairs. He calle:i the integrity of tn
Native Americans in the county of Philadel
phia into question, and said that they sol
themselves % the whig party.
The vote was taken on the question 10 re
consider. and it was lost.
The bill was then p 'ssed by vote of, yea
1877. nays Is, and the House Adjourned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

TAxEs-At March Term of New Hanover
County Court. now in session. the following
assessment of Taxes, predicated upon the va
luation and returns of IS47. was made:-
Tx r,ru Pail
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

APPOINTMENT OF INsPEcToRs-The follow.
ing appointments have been made by the Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of New Hano-
yer County, now in session -
Inspectors OF NAVAL SToREs.-Jesse Bow
den, John c. Bowden, John :. James. D. Nc
MILAN, D. A. Lamont, Joseph F.. Bunting.
P. NJ Walker. A. Alderman. and James L
COrbett, continue under their former appoint
ment.
INSPECTORS OF LUMBER AND TIMBER.-Ro
bert Maxwell, S. r. Johnston, James A. King
James Alderman, William II. Laspcy'e, George
w. Groom, Rich'd Burnett, Alex'r Matthews
VIM. J. Price, VIM DeBerniere, Isham Peter
son, James T. Morris, Henry Groves.
TELEGRAPHIc CONNECTION DIR, Duncan
Agent OF the Telegraph Company, has arrived
in our town for the purpose of making ar
engagements, preliminary to the establishment
of Telegraphic connection between this p'ac
and Fayetteville, n C.. We learn that sun
amounting to but $14 900. will be sufficient Il
accomplish this desirable object, and thus pu
our mercantile interests on an equal footing
with those of Fayetteville AMI Charleston -
The pro- Jet is interesting, as we'll TO our Tur
pentine makers and farmers in the country, a
to the merchants. Indeed, there is no class il
the community that would not reap rome ben
eft The Doctor has for sac Mr.. Wallis ia
terestng work, explanatory of the matter, il
Illustrated by neat engravings. which every on,
DESTROYS OF authentic information should pos
sess We hope he will receive every encour
agement.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17

ish public executions in certain ca,e, -. $
was referred TO the committee of n, ,w~91lch
on the state OF the Uuion. WIG whole
The business on the Speakers tabr.
taken up. was
The veto message of the Presiden, :,
Riverand Harbor bill Of the last Conn The
considered. SECS was
MIR. Hampton, of Penn, made a sD...,
favor OF the tariff bill of 1912, and apa;es. IN
OF 1916, and maintained the power Of II. nut
vernment TO make Internal IEproyems.n",e: TO-
When he concluded the House ad;"n@',
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-17
WASHINGTON, March l3, 1913.


The Senate did not sit to day, having, on
Friday. adjourned over until Tuesday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SyIve''
Ter submitted a resolution. instructing the com
mlttee on the rules to report rule, so that;
hereafter, if any member. in the presence Of
the House, engages in personal EencoAHs'
he shall he expelled
Mr. Houston, of Alabama, said he bad an
amendment 10 offer: that a member who m
suits another on the floor shall also be expelled
The resolution was ordered 10 lie oyeF
On motion of Mr.. Slingerland, the comrn''
tee on the public lands were instructed 10 IN,
qulre into the propreiY of giving, TO actun
settlers. the public lands, at SO cents an acre
and preventing extortions of land speculators
On motion of Mr. Murphy, the COMMITTEE
o. Foreign Affairs were instructed TO inquh'
into the expe iiency of requesting the Pres
dent 10 open negotiations with foreign tToV
e nments, that an arrangement or law may
male to prevent the seizure OF private unaTn'
ell vessels in time OF war.
Mr.. Johnson. of Tenn. offered resolutions
asserting rotation in Office as cardinal prln-
cipIe of government. which was laid on the
table-ayes 81, nays 80.
Mr.. Hall submitted resolutions giving thanks
and gold medals TO Gen'l Price and Col DOM
phan. for their brave deeds in Northern Mex
CO. but they were laid over
A resolution. offered by Mr. Thomp'on' Of
Mississippi. having for its object an amenl.
ment of the Constitution. that JUICES OF inc
Supreme and Inferior Courts shall be aPPon';
Ell for term of years, and not during goo'
behavior" was laid upon the table-yeas 80
nays 6s.
large number of resolutions were ofeFsa
and disposed of, and at an early hour an az
journment took place.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-05-19
BRANDRETH,S PILLS.

FEVER AND AGUE, AND ALL FEvERs CURED BY
BRANDRETH's PILLs.-All ievers are occasoned by
the disordered motion of the blood produced by the
humora serosty by hardening the valves Of the ves
sells. The blood circulates with greatly increased
speed and is still increased by the friction Of the glo
bules or particles which compose the mass of fluids
Then it is that the excessive heat and chils is exPe-
rienced throughout the whole system and accomPa-
MED with great thirst, pain in the head back, kid
neys and in fact a complete prostration OF all the
faculties of the mind as well as body.
On the first attack of fever, or any disease, imme-
dately take large dose of Brandreths Vegetable u
niversa Pills. and continue to keep up powerful ef-
feet upon the bowels until the fever pain has en-
tirely ceased. Six or eight will in NEST cases be suf
6cent as first dose and dose of this kind it is
not improbable, may prevent months OF sickness
perhaps death.
DR.. Benjamin Brandreth's Vegetable Universal
Pills, are indeed an universally approved medicine
which by its peculiar action ceanses the blood OF al
impurities, removes every pain and weakness and II
gully restores the constitution to perfect health anG
vigor. For sale at the store of H. A. STIDGER.
Carrolton, October l5, l847-l-3m.