The North-Carolina standard., 1848-09-13

abors with all possible DESPATCH and that they report
early practicable to the chairman of the COM
mttee of three. .. -. -..,,......f ....-.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson, the thanks of the Con-
vention were rendered to the officers thereof.
On motion of Mr.. Stedman, it was ordered that the
proceedings of the Convention be published in the
Communication, and that all the other papers In the
State be requested to publish the same. ... ~
The Convention then adjourned sine die. ..,.. -.
F. ]. HILL, President.
ALEX. McRAE, A. S. McNEILL, G. CHALMERS,
THos. FARIsH, ISAAC CLEGG, y. Presd'ks. ...e..
A. ]. DERossET, Jr., w. STEDMAN, Sec'fs. .l
From the Wilmington Journal.
At a meeting of the members of Belmont Lodge,
No. lO8, and visiting Brothers, held on Saturday,
tho 10Th inst, o. R. Kenan, Isaac D. Kelly, John F.
Rhodes, James w. Blount. James G. Dickson, Fl.
Sullivan A. R. Hicks, and G. D. Hill appoint
ed a committee to draft resolutions relative to the
death of our worthy and highly esteemed companion
and brother Col. James K. Hill, who departed this
life the morning of the 18th inst. In pursuance
to which appointment the committee unanimously re-
port the following resolutions, viz: ..-.rss -.-. ,
Resolved, That we, the members of Belmont Lodge
and visiting brothers, do truly and deeply sympathize
with the family of the deceased in the loss they have
sustained in the death of such able and kind heart
ed counsellor and friend. ....s. -....~F ...-.
Resolved, That as a husband, father, and neigh
bor the deceased endeared himsefby all those noble
qualities of heart and SOUL that give grace and dignity
to the human character. .s.. ..'n-rE - t-,
Resolved, That the deceased, while acting in the
capacity ex-senator from Dupin county, in the several
Legislatures of North Carolina, of which he was a
member truly and faithfully represented the interest
and prosperity of his county, and there acquired for
himself rarely attained by man-that of an
honest legislator ' "<} -
Resolved, That in the death of James K. Hill.- we
have sustained the loss of companion and brother,
highly respected for energy and good sense, and much
beloved for the generous qualities of his heart:o
Resolved, That we the members of Belmont Lodge,
and the Masonic Fraternity, of which he was such
bright ornament, will cherish, with the liveest
feelings of estee the memory OF our departed COM
panion and brother o. -'s--7 -s'-- 7.' -
Resolved, That we, in testimony of our regard and
brotherly kindness for the deceased wear the usual
badge of mourning for the term of thirty days s.
Resolved, That we, in the character of Masons,
attended the funeral of the deceased and there pay
the last sad tribute of respect to departed COM
Panion. " .'L- Is. ''i =.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions, with
heartfelt coincidence and sympathy be forwarded
to the family of deceased. --s -
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutionsbe for
warded to the publishers of the Wilmington Journal
with request that they may be published in the
same and that the Raleigh and Fayetteville papers
be respectfully requested to publish the same:
JOHN ]. CRlrrENpEN. The N. Y: Atlas, paper
which seems to be edited by politician OF the olden
time gives the following interesting item relative to
the family of the distinguished ex-Senator and Gov
ernor elect of Kentucky :.rt aSi ar r.G se,,..:5
In the history of these two men, there Is sinking
similitude. The father of John j. Cflttenden was
dancing master The father of Henry Clay, in carly
life, and for many years, taught society how, to trip
it on the light fantastic toe After he had taught
thousands how to dance, he quit the profession be-
came a Baptist parson, and baptised, by immersion
millions in the Jordans of Virginia. and the 1scha-
hoe country generally. He died when no was YET
! youno and left three sons--Henry, John, and-----
we forget his name. but he was atone time Secretary
of State for the State of Kentucky. He was origin
ally cabinet maker by trade, and subsequently be-
| came politician. John Clay was merchant, and
I for MANY wears resided in New Orleans. He was
unfortune in business, and deeply embarrassed has
brother Henry. 'a 'li zsF4 nSE''1a ga <F 7i" - Cd
/ John ]. Crittenden's father died when he was ye
young man, and left large family behind him. HI
; resided in the county of Woedford, and was kiec
by the falling OF tree John and the rest OF the c1I
dren were taken under the protection of George NJ
Bibb, late Secretary of the Treasury who eduentec
and nurtured the whole of them John J. Crlttender
is an able man, and good fellow ''1 ,1 =, -.
! Teach OUR C#ILDREN Music, s' You will star
at strange notion of mine if it appears exena mao
s one do not wonder: Had children, my utmost en-
deavofs should be to breed them musicians. HUonsld
erinq have no ear. nor even thought of music th
preference odd, and it is embraced on irequen
reflection. In short, madam, as my aim would o.
to- make them happy, think lit the most Probabl
method. 1t is which will last them thel
lives unless they grow deaf it depends ON themselves
not on others always amuses and soothes, IT not con
soles and of all fashionable pleasures, Is
1t is capable of fame without the danger OF Criticism
lis susceptible of enthusiasm, Withoutbelng opPTess
ed and unlike other mortal pessions is of bein
gratifed even in heaven" - Horace HGtpose.
ssWHY DoN'r HE RESIGN - Gen. Taylor seem
to consider Sc bird in the hand worth two i'm tn
bush,' SO he holds on TO his commission as Maje
General in the Army Is 1t not the first instance
person being nominated candidate for the Pres
deney, and e6ntiaafag to hold "a high Office undt
: government Gen. Gass resigned hse eseat th
United States Senate Immediately after he nom
mated Even candidates for Governor Of States d
: not hold office after their nomination. @ 60"
) 80 ExcEILENy,. The Washington UniopF GpnpaTe
the letters Of TAYLOR to stones thrown at frogs. The
may be sport to him, but they are dsai TO HE end