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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

PEAcR.-Tn another place will be found the
latest news from Mexico, and by far the most
pleasant and important intelligence we have
had from that quarter in many day. For al
though the war in which we have been enga-
ged with Mexico has been for us one of the
most brilliant and glorious wars that will fig
-ure on the page of history and although it
was'a war which the people OF this country
could not avoid without compromising no: on
ly their interests but their honor, yet we feel
assured there is no man who will not hail the
tdngs of peace with heartfelt pleasure; par
tcularly when that peace is so honorable and
advantageous to the United States. AT last,
despite the predictions OF some, we have con-
quered a peace, and an honorable peace, and
we hope that all lis terms and stipuaions may
be successfully and honorably carried into ef-
feet by both parties, and that the two repub-
lies may again live as neighbors, in peace and
amitV.
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CONcENr.-From an advertisement in another
column, it will be seen that the Orphean Family
will give a Concert at the Masonic Hall on this
evening. The Orphans well known, and
drew large houses when here some two years ago.
From the Charleston Courier of Thursday last
we clip the following notice of their performances
in that City:
The Orphcan's Concert. A large and fashion.
able house greeted the appearance of the OrI,hean
Family. last night, at the I1ihernian Hall. No
one who went there in the expectation Of enjoying
a rich musical treat came away disappointed The
same noble Bass r0ice was there. with its deep
mellow, yet powerful tones. The Tenor seemed
to have acquired more rich, firm and pIeasan,
volume than even Of old while the beautiful SIS
tiers, whose appearance was watched for wi anx
ious expectation, took at once all hearts 10y Storm
Miss ADELE, the youngest sister, has fine voice
which she mOdulates with cOnSummate skill, and
is remarkable for the wonderful truhfulness with
which she portrays the various sentiments of song
now a laughing little witch, fell of mirh and
mischief. and then again in strains OF 6 melting
measure" like those in the o phan Blind GirP
| Lament, giving to her deep. mellow voice touch
ing of pathos and intonation that would melt tn,
sternest heart. About the face of Miss HARRIET
|
there is kind Of witchery. concerning which W.
would warn uottng gentlemen, who wish to keel
their hearts TO themselves For grace, dignity
and sweet smile, we would put the elder sistc
against the world. She sings most pleasing Sc
cond and in her accompsniments upon the piano
her slender fi.gers seem out to be dscoursirg dc
icious poetry. Their quartette singing is incom
parable. The Grave of BonaPartr." and " VIII
you come to my Mountain House, claim especia
admiration-but Ills hard TO discriminate wher
all are SO worthy Of commentator. Among tn
gems OF the evening, was the master and Scho
lar" from the Opera of the Barber of Seville. w
have often heard this favorite duet, hut never saw
the performance of it equaled to that of last night
Tonight is advertised as heir last appearance
we hope they may be induced to stay longer a
any rate, we predict jam upon this occasion
notwithstanding the large extent of the Hibernia
| Hall.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

GEN. CAss.-The journey of our candidate
from Washington, the scene of his late Sena-
torlal lahors, 10 his home in the far West, has
thus far been trumphal progress. Wherever
ne goes, he is greeted with an outpouring of
enthusiasm that shadows forth in an unmis-
taxable manner, the brilliant victory which.
as the champion of the Democracy of the coun-
try. he will achieve in November next. Our
exchanges are filled with long and glowing
descriptions of his reception in Baltimore, Will
mington, (Del.,) Philadelphia. sc. &c. We
wish our limits would permit us to lay before
our readers these accounts His reception in
Wilmington. Del, where half century ago
he had resided for short time, when mere
youth, unknown to L" fortune and to fame, ~
was particularly touching and interesting. In
Philadelphia, the popular demonstration was
tremendous. He was accompanied by anum-
Der of friends, amongst them Senators Benton
and Houston
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U-1he following was prepared and inten-
ded for last weeks paper, but was by some
means overlooked -
In nominating Gen. Mckay for Vice President
the Union gives the following as the remarks of
Judge Strange:-
"Mr, Strange of y. c., nominated Gen. James
J. McKay-a man rusgedin his exterior, but with
golden principles in his heart. [AppIause.l He
believed that he would carry the democratic prin-
c'p!es in triumph through the land"
Judge Strange mistook the locat on of.the Gen.
,o aJs golden principles. He should have said
P0cfst' instead of heart.
Fayetteville Observer It'll inst.
We simply quote the above from the Obser.
'ef' Oo'i.''ei't IS unnecessary. The Observer
speaks OF disgusting scenes" If this be
not disgusting'y little, then We are no iudge
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crowded state of our columns last week would
not allow us to notice then the annual COM
mencement of our University. We are com
PEELED this week to be brief not from Il want
of disposition to do all we can in aid of an in
stitution which is the pride OF our State, and
in the prosperity of which we feel deep and
lively interest, but from sheer necessity. The
E ltor OF the Raleigh Register, who was pres
ent at Commencement week. says the ex-
ercises were extremely interesting, and reflect
great credit alike upon the heads of the inst-
tuition and the students We have only room
for the exercises on Commencement day,
Thursday, June LIST, which we clip from the
Register -
Thursday was Commencement day, and the
following was the order OF exercises, VIZ:
FORENOON.
l. Sacred Music.
2. Prayer.
3. Salutary Grafton, lin Latin,l George 7.
BaSkerUiU, Mecklenburg, Va.
d. Orat on. inducements to Intellectual
Exertion in our Country" John ". Came
ron, Fayetteville.
5. Grafton. " International Law" James
N. Montgomery, Caswell county.
6 Grafton. The G!ories of our age
Thomas II. Holmes, Clinton.
7. Grafton. " Poetry of the Bible" Victo,
C. Barringer, Concord.
8. Grafton "Character of Sir Walter Raj
eigh" Willie P. Mangum, jr., HlIsboro'
9. Grafton. Fundamental Constitution:
of Carolina John B Bynum, Northampton
County.
AFTERNOON.
/. Grafton. g Decatur's Sentiment" Ou1
Country May she be always right; but righ
or wrong, our Country" Seaton Gales, Raj
eigh.
2. Grafton. Representative Democracy
Thomas J. Person, Northampton County.
Grafton Character of Hugh S. LIE
gare." OliUer II Dockery, Richmond County
4. Grafton. "Ceddm drma togG." WI
liam d. Jenkins, Warrenton.
Annual Report.
E. Degrees Conferred.
7. VaIedIctory. John Wilson, Milton.
8. Sacred Music
Brneliction.
The following young gentlemen graduated
on the occasion, viz: Victor Clay Barringer
George T. Baskerville, John Bynum, Rich
ard A Caldwell, W. Cameron, j. X Camp
bell, BeIfed w. Cave, o. H. Dockery, Seator
Gales, Bryan Grimes, jr , B S. Guion, Thorn
as H. Holmes, Erasmus R. Hooker, j. J. Ire
dell, William A. Jenkins, P. Fl. McEachin
Willie Person Mangum, it,, 0. P. MeareS, J
N. Montgomery, Hardy Murfree, HaselI Nor
wood, Lorenzo Dow Fender, Thomas Jetfer
son Person, Nathan A. Ramsay, ]. Kirklan
Strange, Rufus s. Tucker, George Washing
ton, John Wilson, ami Robert w. Wilson.
The following distinctions were awarded i
the Senior Glass, viz:
In the Senior Class, the frs: honor was a
war1ed TO Seaton Gales and John Wilson; tn
second TO Messrs. George T. Baskerville,
w Cameron, T. H. Holmes, w. A. Jenkins
Willie P. Mangum, jr., and j. N. Montgome
ry; the third TO Messrs Victor c. Barringe
o. H Dockery, P H. McEachin, T J. PEI
son. and f. w. Wilson.
Messrs. BYnum, Murfree, and Tucker, WEI
declared to be entitled to the third distinctio
in Chemistry and Law, and Mr.. Caldwell I
the second in the Department of Law.
The annua. address before the two Societit
was delivered by William Eaton, jr., Esq,
Warrenton, and is spoken of as producto
of rare literary merit. We presume it will
published.
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From the New Orleans Picsyune, June 8.
LATER FROM MEXICO.
of Af.r;oa. Graham from Merico

arrival of Major Graham from Merico.
The U. S. steamer Water Witch, Lieut.
CONG G. NJ Tctten, arrived yesterday. from
Vera Cruz and anchored off Slaughterhouse
Point. She left Vera Cruz on the lst INST,
bringing over Mai. Graham of the Topographic
cal Engineers, bearer of important despatches
to the Government, and report even says OF
the treaty OF peace, Major Dashell, Paymas-
ter U. S. A, and Lieut. B F. Haley.
The precise day when the notifications OF
the treaty would be exchanged was not known
in Mexico at our latest dates, but no further
anxiety is felt about it. Peace is considered
made.
We learn from Lieut. Harley that the seige
train and heavy artillery left the city of Mex.
leo on Monday, goth ult.; Gen. Patterson's
division of volunteers would take up their
line of march on the Wednesday following,
10 be succeeded by Gen. Marshalps division
of volunteers. The division of regulars would
succeed the volunteers-Gen. Kearney's div,
sion first and Gen. Worth bringing up the
rear.
Gen Persifor F. Smith reached Vera Cruz
the morning of the 31st ult., and the following
day entered upon the duties of Governor, re
lieving Col Wilson.
When Major Graham left Mexico The Uni
ted States Commissioners were still at Quere
taro and would probably remain there seEera
days longer.
The moment peace was understood to b'
ratified in Mexico. the Indians raised thel
war whoop, and it is supposed that they vii
rise against the MeXicans as soon as ou
troops leave.
1t is said that Gen. Ampudia, famous TO
his cruelty and immortality, was to comnant
at Vera Cruz, and the Free American urges
foreigners in that city to make preparations
to defend themselves against the arbitrary
conduct of Mexican officers.
The fever is very bad at Vera Cruz, ant
our soldiers are dying rapidly.
Lieuts Hare, Tilden, and Dutton, hav'
been reprieved, but are to be dishonorabIy dis
charged from the service, and sent out Of tn
country.
1t was rumored in the city of Mexico, or
the 9th ult, that Gen. Butler would deliver
possession of the city to the Mexican Gov
eminent within the ensuing week.
1t is said positively that Paroles has deman
ded passport to leave the country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

COUNTY CONVENTIONAL will be seen from
the official proceedings OF the County Conven-
ton in another place. that William S. Ashe'
in the Senate. and Thomas H. Williams and
Nicholas NJ Nixon, in the Commons, have
been nominated as the candidates OF the DEM
ocratic party of New Hanover County. The
Convention was unusually full and harmoni
Gus, and we believe the ticket it has presented
will be satisfactory to the s0hole party.
P. Sup 10 the time of our going TO press
we have not received the correspondence be-
tween the Committee ard the gentlemen, but
learn verbally that all the candidates have &C
cepted the nomination.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

SKETCH OF GEN WIN. o. BUTLER.-We
present our readers this week with a spirited
and truthful sketch of the life and services OF
our candidate for the Vice Presidency, Gen'l
VIM o. Butler, OF Kentucky. We need scarce
ly urge lis perusal. 1t is most interesting, and
would amply repay perusal, were Gen. But
Ter not candidate for the second Office in the
gift of the American people, but under the
circumstances we know that every Democrat
will read it with particular pleasure and atten-
ton. We send two copies of the paper TO
each subscriber, and request that he will cir
culate the extra one as extensively as he can
amongst his neighbors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

GEN. CAss IN PHILADELPHIA.-Ihe Phlla-
delphi Ledger, neutral, of the 9Th inst, thus
describes the recep tion of Gen. Cass by the
Democracy of Philadelphia:
"Whle these proceedings (the wing rom
vention) were going on al the Museum Bull
dings, another scene of excitement was wit
messed in Independence Square, where Genl
Cass was receiving the congratulations and
compliments of the Democracy. Notwith-
standing the numbers that calleJ the night
previous at Jones' Hotel, thousands of Demo
scene of shaking hands as ensued was pain
fully comical. Senator Cass stood with his
hack against tree, with the perspration STAN
red with the exertion. BY his side stood the
venerable Senator Benton, smiling affabIY and
benignantly upon every individual, and bow
ing TO each person whose hand he took. Sen
ator Houston's tall person was seen walking
about the yard, surrounded by group of Gu
rous spectators, as anxious to see him as they
were to grasp his hand. From the window
above of the District Court peered the white
head of Vice President Dallas, as. with some
legal friends, he contemplated the singular
scene below. The scene lasted for two hours,
when General Cass retired, and in the after
noon he took his departure for Trenton, at
tended by an immense crowd TO the wharf,
part of which went up the river in the boat
with him. His visit during his stay elected
the utmost degree OF enthusiasm from the De-
mocracy, and we have seldom seen them so
moved by any event. Every movement ne
made called forth crowds and huzzas, and by
the time he left, the party had worked them
selves into a considerab fever of excitement"
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CUMBERLAND CoUNTY-We find in the
OaFoI'n'an OF Saturday last, the proceedings OF
most spirited meeting of the Democrats Of
Cumberland held in Fayetteville on the 5,h
instant, to respond to the nomination of the
National Convention. Hon. Robert Strange
presided. and delivered most eloquent ad.
dress, sketching the proceedings of the Ma.
honal Convention, of which he was distin.
SOlshed member. An eloquent preamble ant
resolutions were adopted
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

FLoRIDA.-Our whig friends were chuck
ling good deal over what they dreamed would
be certain, that the Democracy of Florida
would not go for Gen. Cass. They were mis-
taken. The Tallahassee Floridian, the lead
ing Democratic paper of the State, comes to us
with the names OF Cass and Butler flying al
its masthead 1t has also an article in which
it speaks in the highest terms OF the nomina-
lion
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HARMONIOUS WHIGGERY.--All accounts
concur in representing the Philadelphia Con-
vention as one of the most noisy and unrGly
political assemblages that was ever gathered
together. When it was announced tnat 0eh'
Taylor was nominated, the confusion was IN
tense. Several delegates from MASSACHUSETTS
and Ohio endeavoring to speak-endeavorlng
10 say that they could not support the nomi-
nee no how, and the gallery Kissing, hootlng'
and cheering by turns. The President could
not be heard. Nobody could hear even his
own voice. The correspondent OF the Balti-
more Sun thus describes one of the scenes in
this drama:-
"The confusion and uproar during the con-
vention was indescribable. 1t looks no more
like a deliberative assembly than mass meet
ing before it comes to order. The galleries
completely overpower the floor. and applaud
and hiss members as they would clowns in a
circus. The Presidents hammer, not his voice,
is heard through hundred voices talking al
once but there has not as yet been delivered
a single speech worth abiding to in the press
All the beautiful arrangements spoken OF IN
my first letter, have been changed. The con-
vention sit 10 one end of the immense build
ing, all huddled up in confusion, and without
sufficient space for convenient ingress and e.
gress. One half the Reporters have been ex'
lied to the galleries, without the least provl'
sion made for them in the shape of desks OF
writing materials, and the voices of members
are drowned in the Hall, and overpowered by
the noise of the galleries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

CoURT OF INaU1RY.--The Court of Inquiry
was still in session at Frederick, Maryland,
up to the close Of last week, and matters of
considerable interest were being elected, Gen.
Quitman being the witness on the stand. Its
proceedings, it seems to us, at least so far as
the case OF Gen. Pillow is concerned, will be,
or has been already, brought to c'ose by the
restoration of peace. Gen. Pillows commits
sion expires with the termination of the war
he ceases to belong 10 the army, and of course
a military Court will have no jurisdiction over
him. Gen. Gushing too, one of the members
of the Court, is only General during the war
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

New YoRK-Last week The " Barn burn
ers" of New York City held meeting in the
Park, when some of their ablest and most
prominent men were present. John Van Bu-
rem. c. C. Camberleng, and B. F. Butler, spoke
on the occasion. Camberleng said The Barn
burners could not, under any circumstances,
vote for Wing nominee. They (the Barn.
burners) would abide by the decision of the
Utica Convention, to meet on the 22d instant.
If that Convention approved of General Cass,
then they would 20 for him.
The "OId Hunkers" held a large and en-
thusastc meeting on the same evening to re-.
spond to the Baltimore nominations The
Wings had better not be too confident They
may not carry New York vet. Marx this.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

ABOLITION NoMINATIONs.-Ehe Abon"nistS
or at least the section of that party known as the
Liberty Leapue. have lust held National Con-
vention at Rochester. n. Y, add nominated Gar
ri, Smith rs their candidate for President Of the
United tates. and the Rev. harIes E. Foote Of
Michigan, for the Vice Presidency. N. York
State Liberty League Convention has also been
held a, Rochester, nominating an electoral ticket
and candidates for the several State officers to be
elected this fall William GoodselI was honored
with the nomination for Governor. and - Hutch
irson, of Orleans county. for Lieutenant Governor.
Bdkinorc Sun, nth inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

War DON'T THEY COME TOGETHER.-At the
village of Moss. which consists ofabout 60 houses.
there now living seventeen widowers. and an
equal lumber of widows. great number OF whom
are householders. Furthermore, there is only one
old bachelor and one old maid.-BGH. Clipper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

ALAS, POOR HARRY Once more LAID upon
the shelf by the great magnanimous Wing
party, whose life and soul he has been for the
last twenty years, nothing now remains TO the
few friends he may still retain, but write the
epitaph of the once glorious Harry Of the
West" Sad indeed, and hard, has>Mr Clay's
fortune been. To labor as he has labored to
attain the Presidential Chair, and at last TO
come so low in his old age as not even to get
the support of his friends in his efforts. 1t is
certainly hard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

CoNGREss.-Nothing of importance has
been transacted in Congress during the past
week. Indeed, scarcely a quorum of either
House was in session on any one day last
week. We presume now that both parties
have made their nominations for the Presi-
dency, members of Congress will return to
their legitimate duties, and that the public bu-
siness of the country will be resumed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

zen. CAss IN NEW YoRK-Gen Cass was
received IN the most handsome manner in New
lOFk' Inc arrangements were made by the
city authorizes composed as they are of both
wings and Democrats. The reception by the
people, particularly by the Democrats, was of
the most enthusiastic character
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

GOWN p, WARD, Esq, of Jones, has been
nominated by the Democrats as the Senatorial
candidate to represent the Senatorial District
OF Jones and Carteret in the next Legislature.
b. D. BORDEN, has been nominated as tho
democratic candidate to represent Carteret in
the next House of Commons of the North Car.
DINA Legislature.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

Moore County.-We learn with pleasure
that Col Samuel j. Person is candidate for
the Commons in Moore county. We hope
the voters will turn out their full strength and
ensure his election, by an encouraging majo-
rity.-Fd yetteuiNe Caroiinian.
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For the Journal.

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
The delegates appointed from the various
election districts of the county OF New hano-
yer, assembled at the Court House, IN the
town of Wilmington. on the 18th inst, when'
On motion of David Fulton, the Convention
was organized by calling DANIEL S SANDERS
ESQ, to the chair.
On motion of Miles Costin, DAVID FULTON
was appointed Secretary.
The object tor which the Convention had
assembled having been explained, namely for
the purpose of nominating suitable candidates
to represent the Democracy of New Hanover
county, in the next Legislature of No. Carroll
ma. the Secretary was requested to cali over
the names of the districts, for the purpose OF
ascertaining what districts were represented,
and by whom.
The Secretary announced that every Pre-
cinct in the county was represented by dele
gates then present, viz:
Wilmington -Hiram R, Nixon, Miles Co.'S
tin, VIM S. Anderson, David Fulton.
Long Greek -James Garrison, G. J. Moore.
South Washing ton-Dempsey Harrell, G.
w. Groom.
Roeku Point-David Mcintyre, Lem. H.
Bowden.
Holly Shelter.-John Shepard, Thomas w.
Player
Upper Black River-Dr ]. B. Seavy, L.
Highsmith.
Loarer Black River.-Dr. J. F. Simpson
Thos. Rocks.
Pineyroods Joseph Atkins, NJ Register
Sandv Run.-David S. Sanders, MN. Nix
Upper Sound,-Dan'l S. Sanders, 1sham Pc
terson, Charles Craig.
Kane Tuck.-M. A. Moore, Francis M
Pridgin
On motion of L. H. Bowden,
Resolved, That the convention vote by bal.
lot.
On motion of John Shepard,
Resolved, That two thirds of all the votes
cast be necessary to a choice.
The convention then proceeded to ballot fol
Senator, and WILLIAM S. AsHE was declared
to be the nominee of the Convention.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot
for the two Commoners, when THOMAS H
WILLIAMS, and NICHOLAS N. Nixon, having
received nearly all the votes cast, were de-
clared to be the nominees of the convention
for seats in the House of Commons of the
next Legislature of N. Carolina
On motion, the Chair appointed Miles Cos
tin, David S. Sanders, and G. J Moore, com
mittee to inform Messrs. Ashe, Nixon, anC
Williams OF their nomination, and to request
their acceptance of the same.
On motion of Hiram R. Nixon,
Resolved, That the thanks of the Conven
ton be rendered TO the Chairman and Secre
tary.
On motion of Dr. J. F Simpson,
Resolved, That the proceedings of the Con
vention be published in the democratic paper:
! of the town OF Wilmington
On motion OF Isham Peterson, the Conven
ton al lourned SINE de-
DANIEL S. ANDERS, Chm.
D. FULTON, Sec'y
H=The Democratic candidates for Sampson
county, are Mathew J. Faison in the Senate
and Amos Herring and Arthur Brown in III
Commons all good and true men
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

6-Rev. Mr. McRAE, Chaplain in the armv>
passed through this place on Monday NOR
nlng' bearing to Washington the ratified ,rea.
" of peace with Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-06-16

U-Tn the Union, we find long advertise
ment of the Adjutant General, on the subject
of the mode and manner OF the withdrawal OF
the troops from Mexico, and of the payment
off, and mastering out OF the service. OF the
ten regiments and the volunteers. We notice
that the Virginia and North Carolina Volun-
teers are to rendezvous at Fort Monroe, and
there be regularly paid off and mustered out OF
the service of the United States.