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The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23
SCOTT AND TAYLOR.

! We are indebted to Mr. Turner of this City, for
couple of neat volumes-one Gen. Scott and Staff
and the other {" Gen. Taylor and Staff'' These vol
contain portraits and brief sketches of the lives
of Scott, Taylor, Worth, Qutnlan, Pillow, Twiggs,
Lane, Patterson, Cadwalader, Butler, Harvey, May,
and others, and they will be found interesting to all
classes of readers. We make the following extract
in relation to Gen. Pillow:
"The Generals father Gideon Pillow, was born in
buckingham County, n. C., September oath, 1774.
He he was the second son of John and Ursula John
son Pillow, who, in 1889, removed from North Car
olina to Davidson County, Tennessee, and settled
temporarily with his family at John Brown's,' a
thin frontier station four miles south of Nashville
He was killed in the fall of 1890, leaving William
to protect slN younger brothers and sisters
These young men, one or both of them, went upon
almost every excursion sent from Davidson County
against the savages from 1889 1894. In the latter
year the Indians discontinued their annoyances. Both
fought bravely at Nickojaek. William was colonel of
regiment under General Jackson in the late Creek
war, and was shot through the body at Talladega.
whilst pursuing the enemy. He now resides on his
farm in Maury County. Gideon farmer and
but died from home (Aladison Co., Ten,)
February Goth, 1880, leaving three and three
daughters.
"The General was born June 10th, 1906, in Will
hanson County, Ten. He graduated (Oct., 1927 |
at the University of Nashville, and studied law at
Columbia, under Judge Kennedy. Admitted to the
bar in October, 1929, he became distinguished and
acquired extensive practice. AS an advocate he was
orcible and eloquent, prompt in action and indomi
able in perseverance. General Pillow was a men,
Of the National Democratic Convention, held in Bal
more in 1874, but has filled any other public
station, preferring the enjoyment of his ample fortune
n the domestic circle to the cares of politics. On
he Gath of March, 1881, he married Miss Mary E. |
Martin, by whom he has seven children; and about
he time appointed by General Carroll In |
'pectorGeneral of the State militia. General Pillow
s member of the Presbyterian church. Even on
he battlefield, the Bible is constantly found in his
ent, and its pages perused often camp du-
les will permit
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23
sUPREMEl COURT JUDGE.

The last Newbernian in recording the death of
Judge Daniel, pays just tribute to his character.
That paper says:
:. Judge Daniel was the oldest Judge on the bench,
man of sterling worth and ability. His knowledge
of the Common Law was exact and extensive, and
have heard it said was of signal Service to his
able associates account of the remarkable tenacty
of his memory. In law matters he was. walking
library. He possessed social qualities not often
passed, and great integrity of character. His death
is lass the State large, which will be severely
felt.''
The Newbernian, we think, is rather "quick on
the trigger" in regard to the appointment of sue
cessor to Judge Daniel. 1t says
ssThis dispensation will impose upon Governor
Graham the important duty of filling the vacancy on
the Supreme-C Court bench, until the session of the
next Legislature. His position, good judgment, and
discretion, needs prompting from any quarter; and
yet he might not be altogether unwilling to have his
eye directed to an individual whose appointment would
doubtless give general satisfaction. He has4 on
the spot whose selection would interfere with the
present arrangements of the Circuit Court Judges,
and would at the time properly fill the seat of
Judge Daniel. The late Judge Daniel was an East
man his associates considered w estern; and
while repudate the idea of encouraging sectional
feelings In filling important offices Of the State,
pecaly In the Judiciary yet the high character and
qualification Of Hon. John H.. Bryan assure us that
IN all respects his appointment to that Office would
meet the general sanction of the people. In making
mention of the name of Mr.. BRYAN, we have no au-
thority for supposng that the office would be even
acceptable to him, but we are prompted by what we
suppose would be the general wish of all acquainted
with him.
We have opinion about Gov. Graham's
good judgment and discretion in making appoint
ments; but we have wish get into controversy
on that subject at present. From what have
heardthough of course, do not pretend to speak
for his Excelleney-we incline to the opinion that
appointment will be made by the Governor and Coun
Gil, but it will be left to the next Legislature In
the mean time, Chief Justice Ruffin and Judge Nash
will form majority of the Court, and, where they
agree, the be finally disposed of, and where
they do not such cases can be laid over to the next
December Term. The next Legislature, we can en-
terrain doubt, will elect a suitable and worthy
successor to the late Judge Daniel.
P. S. Since the above was in type, we have seen
the Register of Saturday last, which contains the
following:
We learn, that in consequence of the vacancy on
the Bench of the Supreme Court occasioned by the
lamented death of Judge Daniel, the Governor has
postponed the meeting appointed for the Council of
State, the Cd of March, until the goth day of MAY
next, so that one meeting may suffice for all busi-
ness which may then require their action.''
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23
THE LOAN BILL.

bill to authorize loan ofuseventeen millions d
dollars passed the House of Representative on Thus
day last. The Washington Union says:
The House, to-day, went into committee on the
loan bill, and resumed the consideration of the amend
ments offered to said bill. Under the new rule, bS
movers of amendments are allowed five minutes TO
explain their propositions, and many amendments
were offered and explained. The amendments were
voted down, with the exception of two OF three The
Sd section of the original bill is so altered as re
quire the Secretary of the Treasury to designate in
the proposal for the loan, the time when, and the
in which, the contractors for the loan shall pay
the money. Another amendment adopted strikes out
the pledge of revenue from the customs for the REIN
bursement of the loan. The faith of the governmeh
is pledged for the payment of the principal and inter
est of the loan.
''Mr: Mckay brought forward the substitute re
ported from the minority of the Finance Commits
which gives the Secretary the authority to issue treas
ury notes, and also imposes duty on tea and coffee
This was lost. Subsequently Mr. Mckay brought
In another substitute, omitting the tea and coffee d.
ty and it was lost BY vote of 1O4 to IO5-a cOuE
being made by telIers. The bill was reported, and
was finally passed-1l9 to 14--many members ba!-
ing after the bill was ordered to be engrossed lSb
the hall.''
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23
COL. WILSON'S REMAINS,

We make the following extract from the letter of
friend, dated Tarborough, February l4th, 1913:
:" The remains of Col. Wilson reached here safe
y, and are now reposing in our Court House, under
the tribunal where he presided for the last twenty
from interring him that day, (the day appoint
and compelled to postpone it till next Sat
urday, the 10Th. The postponement disappointed
many friends from distance, who had arrived the
day before. The coffin is covered with flowers and
overgreens, the offering of the fair daughters of
Edgecombe to the gallant and the brave He was
our neighbor-one of US. We knew and apprecat-
ed his virtues while living and claim to be chief
mourners around his grave; but his fame belongs to
the State. He lived for his State, and died in the
cause of his country and North Carolina does not
honor worthier son. His services and his
death have enrolled his among the patriots and
henefactors of the land, and embaImed his memory
in the hearts of posterity.
&C l would be glad to see you-at his Funeral All
of Military will be in attendance, in token of his
high rank an Officer and the noble cause in which
he fell. The Masonic Fraternties of all the adia-S
cent Lodges will be here, to honor a brother who
was distinguished for Masonic virtues. Ills Flu
neral will be preached by the Rev. Mr.. Owen, an
eloquent divine, who will do justice to his memory
and the sad throng of his countrymen who will gath
er around his grave, will testify to the world that
good man has left u.s.
We regret very much that engagements were
of such nature to put it out of power to be
present at the Funeral We shall copy from the
Farborough Press as soon as appears, the account
OF the ceremonies of Saturday last.
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next and will be found if mistake not, to bear To-
wards the selection of that distinguished gentleman.
Take for example, North Carolina and Tennessee,
both of which voted against at the last election
| we expect to get them in November next but ask
you as sentinel on the watch tower, do you believe
that there single solitary vote in either of those
States, that will be won over to the Democratic par
ty. by the proposition to tolerate slavery up to le
Lake of the Woods To be a, little more compre-
hensive do YOU of the South care single groat for
any such innovation? To both these know you
think negative reply. Upon this question, then,
nothing is to be gained in the slave holding Staes
by selection of either Of the Democrats now prom-
nently before the public But is this all unforu-
natey no. Is it not reasonable, is not certain. that
the proposition to make the surcngle Of slavery cock
tensive with the boundary of our National domain
will have a counter effect in the North and East2
In New York it would unquestonablB destroy us In
the Eastern States the argument is that it would be
equally destructive. While as before laid down. not
single one of these States would be otherwise than
avoraby effected by the proposition to adhere to the
Missouri compromise. So far, Mr.. Buchanan, OF all
proposed nominees, stands alone upon this ground
Add to this the conceded claims of Pennsy Nanla,
and we think we ought to look with confidence for
decision the part of the Convention accordance
with our reasonable expectations AS to the spirit
and enthusiasm which would attach to Mr.. Buchan-
ans name, it will perhaps be enough to say they
would be coeXtensive with his moral worth and I'M
surpassed ability His popularity here is as common
to all classes bread in the South, and if nomi
mated, Pennsylvania will give him majority OF
twenty-five thousand, against all the opposition that
her soil could produce. These are our ideas here
We ask for them impartial consideration. and the
Democratic party shall regret it, if it respond
to them in spirit of confidence and justice.
Our friends are chagrined at the tardness of Con-
gress in granting men and means to prosecute the
War. The House, however, is Federal, and the
people will know where and upon whom to place
the responsibility. l am than gratiiod to see
that the Old North State has trio of noble spirits
upon the floor. VenabIe will make himself felt; he
has the ability, the honesty and the fidelity to prn
cple, to secure enviable position wherever such
attributes are properly appreciated. Daniel and Nc
Kay are no worse. S. II.
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SPEECH OF MIR. DOUGLASS.

Our thanks are due to the Hon. Stephen A. Dou.
glass, Senator from Illinois, for copy of his Speech
delivered on the 1st instant on the Ten Regiment Bill
Our Washington Correspondent thus notices this able
and masterly effort of Judge Douglass:
the Speech of Mr.. Douglass, of Illinois, deliv-
cred on Tuesday in the Senate, was marked bx even
more than his usual ability. In the limits of gen.
eral newsletter 1t Were impossible to sketch eab-
orate an effort He has furnished the text for many
powerful Speeches to be essayed against Federalism
in the approaching canvass. doubt whether there
IS public in this country with originality
of mind. Though young, and as much as he has
said in Congress, he never said commonplace thing
in his lie.''
In our next we shall endeavor to lay the whole of
this Speech before our readers.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23
MORE "AID AND COMFORT"

We make the following extract from letter which
appeared in the Washington Union of the 18th in
slant, written by the Commandant of the Castle OF
San Juan oe Ulloa, and dated January 5, 1848:
Before left the City of Mexico, there was much
more talk than usual about peace. An express came
down from Gen. Scott on the day before yesterday.
He says the popular sentiment towards peace in
creases every day, and that Gen. Scott declares it
will be made before next April. hope so, with all
my heart; but do not believe it. do not believe
there is man of any standing in the country who
would dare to sign peace Mexico is utterly, hope
lessy irrecoyerably prosrae and cannot strike an
other blow but her pride and her hope not yet
subdued. She trusts much to our political differences
at home She fnncies that # the Whig party get into
2O.0sT, a0e agtA @0g'do tie country and eger pay her
out intending it, of politicians have done us
much injury in this unhappy and benghted land
You cannot imagine the bitter execratons that are
heaped by the army on the heads of Clay, Webster,
and others, for their speeches against the war;
think there is rather large party among the people
favor of annexation and it to be increasing
daily
We comHHed the above to the Raleigh Register,
and to Wing press generally in North Carolina.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23

whole of the republic, acknowledging no allegiance
to definite connection with ours Stranger events
have happened The delay ifsauthorizing the rails
| ing of the Regiments recommended by our
leaders in the field and asked by the Administration,
which now cannot possibly be raised in time for eff
cent participation in the approaching campaign and
very evident design OF the federal managers to
unsettle the money market as to render impossible
the negotiation of the Loan they may authorize nom-
nally fGx the prosecn45n of the war, i is thought
will beregarded equivalent to the abandonment of
our arrnK Mexico; not only by the army ITSELF but
by hundredsof thousands of adventurous spirits
home, who would like nothing better than to rush
to its assistance, in 1887, others rushed to the aid
of the Americans under Houston, in Texas. 1t is
argued if this spirit becomes rife, nothing pre-
vent the fifteen or twenty thousand Americans who
will certainly remain in and Immediately around the
skirts of the Mexican republic from being joined by
any number of their fellow countrymen as bold and
maintain the foothold which the federal leaders of
this country evidently aiming to force this Gov
ernment to abandon in disgrace.
The belief that the better informed and Industrial
classes of the Mexicans, by means indIsposed
to seeing their mis-named republic Americanized,
leads the impression that the thing easily be
thus accomplished and the very general opinion that
the withdrawal of our army and the abandonment of
the war without indemnity, which the wings aim to
coveTty bring about will be received with Indignation
by the people of this country, favors the idea that
there will be the necessary rush of Americans to
Mexico, son their own hook in any such contn-
gency give you these speculaons at their true val
gossips in political circles-surmses of war
wings of whom few still left, well as of very
many democrats. shall by means be surprised
it, in time, the Mexican affair takes this turn; for do
what the opposition may the balance of the ses-
sion in the way of legislation, it hardly enable
the Administration to regain in the approaching CAM
paign the ground already really lost.
The speech of Gen. Rusk, able past all cxpecta-
ton, occupied the attention of the Senate to-day.
The House have been voting all day on the amend |
ments proposed to the loan bill the question wheth
it shall possess the treasury feature not being
finally decided at the hour of closing the mail.
HALIFAX.
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TERRITORIES,

GEN PIERCE AT BosToN. This gallant officer was
most handsomely received at Boston, his arrival
there last week. The Times says, on Friday he was
at the Democratic Reading Room, where hundreds
OF citizens had gathered to pay him their respects
The room was denscly crowded; and Gen p made
some happy remarks-in the course of which he al
luded to the of the war, charged the azores
sion upon the MeNicans, and remarked that although
some OF the heroes present, who gave evidence of
having served their country in this war; there was
no diversity OF opinion amongst them as TO the mer-
It's OF this war; and he had never met with an intel
ilgent Mexican who did not agree that that nation
took the initiative in regard to the origin of the war;
He mad never met with officer in Mexico who dif.
tered from him in regard to the war, or the course
which must be pursued to compel an honorable peace
be his politics democratic or whig. The newspapers
from this country which opposed to the measure,
and which were circulated in Mexico, did more mis-
chief than could be imagined; and even the advo-
Gates of whig measures, in the main, who were in
Mexico, deprecated these opinions, ho'had had an
ample opportunity of knowing. All parties in Mex
leo We're of one mind the subject of the war. and
all agreed that it must be the end with
VIgor. Capt. Mason and Lieuts Baker, Dana and
Stevens, were with Gen. Pierce
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23
DEMOCRATIC MEETJNG

We present, in another column, the Proceedings
of the Democratic Meeting held in this City on
Monday last Our friends at distance will perceive
that the indomitabe Democracy of Wake County
actuated by the right feelings and that they are
moving in the right way. The Resolutions adopted
breathe the true Republican spirit We regret that
we were so unwell that we could not be present.
We hope the Democracy in all portions of the State
will go to work in earnest-organize thoroughly, and
appoint their Delegates to the State Convention
The great contest of l84s is about to open. Let
every Democrat in North Carolina do his duty, and
the State may be redeemed from Whig misrule
&c Once more unto the breach, dear friends-once
more -,
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT

we have received, by our last Northern Mail Il
Charieston Courier of the 18th instant, which br,r
intelligence from New Orleans twenty-four bor,,
advance of the regular news. We have rom .
this late hour, only for the following condensed S
ment from the Courier:
" Yesterday afternoon we received bv Exnrosoa j.
NeW-Orleans PtcGyune of Sunday last, BEING twgr
four hours in advance of the Mail. which &,rsII
more important intelligence from Mexico than
reached us from that country for some time mast
s. 1t will be recollected that we yesterday mentn
ed the arrival of the steamer Iris, at Mobile Ea
Vera Cruz, having on board bearer of despateba
for government from General Scott This gentlem1
(Mr Freaner,) passed through here yesterday, AZ
we understand expressed the opinion that there W.
strong probability Of peace being soon concluda
between this country and Mexico.
But the arrival of the steam ship Nc1o-OrZenns,
New-Orleans from Vera Cruz, with accounts tv
days later, seems not only to confirm this opinion
but to render the desirable event nearly certain T
terms OF the treaty. according to the PicGyue, who's
information is derived from source in which tba
have 4" an abiding confidence give us the Ri
drande as boundary, and surrender to us New Men
20 and Upper California-and the pecuniary consda
ltlon for these concessions, is stated to be mer
rifle. compared with that proposed in the conference
It Iacubaya. Twelve thousand United States troop
remain in Mexico until certain obligations are l
Illed-the remainder to be withdrawn
The editors of the PicGyune seem strongly n
ressed with the belief Of the correctness of this E
ornation, and sincerely hope that their antiCip
ions may prove correct IF the terms of the prelmt
laries are correctly reported, there be little doubt
hat they will not only meet the appreciation ofAs
Executive; and the sanction of the treaty-makinv
ranch of our government, but be hailed with Joy By
vast majority of the American people,"
The above intelligence is highly important. In
he course of few days we shall know, to a certain
Y, whether it bRSfrue.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-23

DEATH OF JUDGE DANIEL. On Thursday evening
last in the city of Raleigh, the Honorable Josepb i
Daniel, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of
this State, departed this ife whilst in the midst of
his Judicial abors. He had been in feeble health for
some time past, but was confined to his room hut a
week or two before his death. Judge Daniel was
about 70 years old, and for than thirty wears
past has been constantly in the service of the State.
either as one of the Superior Court Supreme Court
Judges. Few men, so long and 50 prominently he
fore the people, have commander gg public esteem
and confidence to the same extcni and we believe
We speak the opinion of the legal profession in our
State, when we say, that iurst he had few
equals. Combining great amiability of characte,
with the most unaffected and unpretending manners
he was beloved by all: whilst his pure integrity and
great legal attainments secured his judicial opn
ions that confidence and respect which the good
man and great Judge are entitled to receive He
loss will be truly felt in State and the selection
OF his successor requires from the appointing power
the most careful consideration Ip;T9 b.
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LATE FROM MEXICO

MOBILE, Ala. Februarr ,
The Iris arrived here last evening from Va, "
whence she sailed on the 7th inst She bro1Idi Cna
an otacer named Frayner Eve not certain 81 ore
Gen. Scott. lie was In great haste. and eS lNlh
be full OF important matter Attempts o'elHed
pump'' him, but they failed He left ~ pade d
Mexico on the Sd inst, and started last evo city
Montgomery ON board the steamboat Montlng o.
1t is supposed that he carries important des1uI
with him. SPatce
We endeavored to find some news, but we,o.
cess!ui. We supPoses the dispatches Were sons, os
special express from Scott, and that thew baa sent
tie news of their import at Vera Cruz as 1,e as
here. We har,
From the New Orleans Picayune, Febno,u -.
The U. S. steamer Fashion and steam shin n NJ
arrived last evening from the Brazos which rd ra9
left on the 9th inst. The Fanny brings over O'
mail, but we have not yet received our co,r.i g
dence. eSp&
+ The American Flag of the 9Th inst. Saw tho
ton of internal taxes at this place goes on s U@
ly. We understand that nearly ten THOUSAND Ha 4S
have been received by Capt. Chapman within tSoI@ S@
month, without including the tax formerly coTs Io
by the Central Government of Mexico. AsssaaocN
rolls are being made out for the latter, wbcb que
added to the States, city, and other taxes onn n"la
here, Will swell the receipts to handsome sn
me same paper says: 1t is reported by Mevio..
recently arrived from the interior. that VIZ ieAcaR
dez, Governor of this State, Gen CANALS ef0G
Carrasco, have concocted a scheme. bavinn 1o4 20
object the independence of the Northern S;, iOi NJ
Mexico and that they are now endeayorno 's to S'
converts to their views. CanaIes we beiieyo oOSa
neen outlawed by his Government, and the Con
Is IN rather bad odor with all parties The Goysn
mas pronounced against the authority of Gen, UTs
and we hardly know how he is looked uno, I'm Ule
Mexican Government. PO" " u
The Flag states that the last arrivals from Mont,
bring no news of importance. 'A''l9