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

Honor TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN Quincy
ADAMs-The death of this aged statesman
created profound sensation amongst those
who had been his co-laborers in the service of
the Republic. No public business of any kind
was done for two whole days. Eloquent
tributes of respect were paid TO his memory
by distinguished men of both Houses of Con-
gress, and of both parties. The Union says:
" Every honor has been paid to the memory
of Mr. Adams. The House of Representatives
was addressed by the Speaker, Mr.. Hudson,
of Massachusetts, Mr. Holmes, of South Caro-
lima, and Mr. Mcdowell, of Virginia The
usual resolutions, in honor of departed men,
beI, were adopted, and committee of thirty
was appointed to accompany the remains of
the deceased to the place selected by his friends
for interment.
"The Senate was crowded-the ladies in
great numbers occupying a large portion Of
the gallery and most of the privileged seats in
the semi-circular area below. Messrs. Davis,
OF Massachusetts, and Benton, of Missouri,
delivered very handsome and appropriate trib-
utes to the deceased Mr. Davis moved the
resolutions, and the Senate adjourned.
"The order from the committee of arrange
ments will explain the course of the process.
sion and the solemnities 10 be observed on the
occasion.
eve understand that the President OF the
| United States offered the use of the east room
of the White House to the committee, for the
purpose of doing honor to the deceased ex-
President, and giving the public an opportuni-
ty Of visiting the remains. But the committee
declined the offer, and the remains will repose
in the Capitol until the funeral takes place, on
Saturday.
The President has directed all manner of
respect to be paid to the memory of Mr. Ad-
ans. The following order was issued in
handful this morning In consequence of in.
structions, all the executive Offices have been
closed for the day, and every department has
been draped in mourning.
ny the President Of tho United statess
1t has pleased Divine Providence to call
hence a great and patriotic citizen. John
Quincy Adams is no more. At the advanced
age of more than four score years he was sud
denly stricken from his seat in the House OF
Representatives by the hand of disease on the
2lst, and expired in the Capitola few minutes
after o'clock on the evening of the 23d OF
February, 1848
He had for more than half century filled
the most important public stations, and among
| them that of President of the United States
The two Houses of Congress, of one of which
he was a venerable and most distinguished
member, will, doubtless, prescribe appropriate
ceremonies to be observed as a mark of respect
for the memory of this distinguished citizen.
The nation mourn his loss; and as fur
ther testimony of respect for his memory, l
direct that all the executive Offices at Wash
ington be placed in mourning, and that all bu-
siness be suspended during this day and TO-
morrow. JAMES K. POLK.
WASHINGTON, Feby "a. 184s.
The Supreme Court adjourned to-day, in
compliment TO the deceased"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

To CoRRrspoNDENTs.-The communication
s;onpd "C.' alluded to last week, is in type.
but necessarily omitted to make room for 9TH
er important matter. 1t will not spoil by keep
ing. 1t shall appear next week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a, 1888.

SENATE.-At the time of calling this body
10 order, there was Il large number of ladies',
distinguished strangers, and others, occupying
Sthe circular seats below, and the galleries were
crowded
The journal was read
a few reports from committees were made
The resolutions offered yesterday, by MIR
Allen, calling on the President respecting the
reported armistice, came up in order
Mr.. SeEier moved to lay it upon the table
Mr.. Allen asked the ayes and nays-and ! |
svoted for, and 33 against the motion. MIR
aPearce acting in the negative, and MIR. John
\ son in the afhrmative.l
a The motion 10 lay on the table being mega
StiVed, Mr.. Allen said the resolutions spoke for
slhemseIves aud he had nothing to say.
Il MT. Sewer, remarking that it was not likely
Sthe resolution could be debated without refer
srng TO prohibited subjects, moved that the
squestioh be taken by ayes and nays.
s. Alter some suggestions by several Sena Tors
ethe resolution was passed by Al to9.
Il Mr. Aliens next resolution, calling for the
: Judiciary committee to report what legislation.
8 if any, is necessary to punish persons for con-
sducting unauthorized correspondence with =
foreign autl. ority, respecting matters OF peace
3or war, [supposed to aim at Mr.. Trlstl 1t
: was lopted.
The resolutions offered by Mr.. Baldwin
#tto?uchlng the subject of slavery, came up. a
to debate them being manifested
E Mr.. benton hoped they would be laid aside
10 avoid discussion, at this Particular moment
Alter some remarks from several Senators
Mr.. Allen moved to lay the resolutions upor
the tabIe-where, he hoped, they would remain
torever. The motion was carried, by vote
of 81 oil.
Mr.. Mangum suggested that the Senate take
recess, to await the action of the House, il
reference to the death of Mr. Adams, but
twas objected 10.
H1r. Berrien presented resolutions passed b,
the Legislature of Georgia, complimentary Il
the West Point institution, growing out of tn
part acted by graduates in Mexico. Ordere,
10 be printed.
After the transaction of some unimportan
bu mess, the clerk of the House delivered ;
message announcing the death of Mr.. Adams
&c. 1.-THE funera! to take place on Saturda
Eextl
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NN.su1xcrox Feb % 1S4S

SENATE--The Rev. Mr.. Gurley, the chap
lain, delivered an impressive prayer, in which
he invoked Gods favor upon the distinguished
man whose life light still flickers.
Several messages were received from the
President of the United States, one of which
was the treaty between the United States and
Mexico.
Mr. Allen Immediately offered four resoIu-
tons, viz Il Whether there is an armistice
between the two armies; if so, by whose au-
thority il was granted 2. Whether it is ne
cessary for the Judiciary committee to take
any steps 20 amend the law which Furnishes
persons who assume diplomatic functions a.
broad without authority; 8 To remove the
injunction of secrecy on former business in
Executive session, and, T. To rescind the rules
FIN relation TO secret proceedings.
The resolutions were laid over, and the Sen
late went into Executive session on the treaty
IWhen the doors were opened,
Mr.. Allen again endeavored TO have his
RESOLUTIONS taken up and considered, but with
out avail.
Mr.. Cass desired to submit resolution 10
take 4 vote on the ten regiment bill Tomorrow,
but it was objected to.
And the Senate ad journed.
House OF REpRESENTATIvEs.-A pray
Ger BY the Rev. H. Slicer, the House adjourned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03


PROPOSITIONS FOR PEAcE-It is rather TOO
early in the day for us to enter into any spec
uiat;on on the Presidents message, or the
treaty accompanying it. They were laid be-
fore the Senate to-day, with certain docu-
ments. The version Of the treaty which we
have seen published in the Pcayune, may not
be strictly correct; but If the boundary lines
specified in that paper have been accurately
drawn, they substantially correspond with
the instructions which were originally given
to our commissioner in April last. When the
veil is Withdrawn, however, all the facts will
be developed The true character of the pa
per, and all lis stipulations, will be accurately
defined. In the mean time, we would respect
fully suggest TO our contemporaries the pro-
priety of calmly waiting, before they express
any conclusive opinions upon it. For exam
pie, the " Baltimore Clipper" of this morning
"suspects that, notwithstanding the semi Off
cial statement that or, Trists) powers had
been withdrawn, it will be found that he had
ample authority 10 conclude the peace which
he has forwarded TO the government He
would hardly have undertaken to negotiate,
after having been Invested of all power. We
therefore presume that some condition was at
tached 10 the withdrawal OF his authorty-if
he has been enabled to form the present trea
ty"
If the Clipper" had only consulted the
late messages Of the President, it would have
seen at once the lncorrectness of this SUPPOSE
ton. MIR. Trst was recalled and no addi-
tional conditions AMI no secret instructions
were sent TO him. There is much more ius-
tice and force in the subsequent remark of the
" Clipper "that this is a matter of no great
[comparativel moment, as the ratification of
the treaty by our government will cure de-
tects in the negotiators authority, if any ex.
lst. AS the President has resolved to submit
me IN treaty to the Senate, we hope, for the sake
VI humanity and the best interests of both ma
'lomS' that it will be ratified"
we agree thoroughly with the Baltimore
| CllPpet IN the sentiment, that it cannot a.
gree with the New York Herald that tho
treaty is sham -work-a trick got nm to aid the
negotiation OF the sixteen million loan and ~
! be rejected as soon as that object shah havo
been accomplished. 1t is rather too sar;o nav =
matter to trifie with and we do not snsnoot
the President of any such design" W. ~
satisfied that the New York Herald'' doc
great injustice 10 the President by any such
grStu'tous and idle supposition. He is inca.
paole OF any such design. 1t is ridiculous tc
suspect II; Does the I" Herald mean thai
W.T. l!IS' mas been instructed to palm off q
snam-tfeaty IN Mexico. to assist the sixteen
mil.ion ioan or does it suspect the Presi
GenI OF Forging treaty in the name of Mr.
irist, which ne never made? Either suppo
sition is as ridiculous in itself as it is prosslx
UNJUST to the Observation-Disclosures Union
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

DEMOCRATIC GAIN OF MEMBER.-At the
special election in Pennsylvania, to fill the va
canty in the Lehigh and Bucks Congressional
District, occasioned by the death of Hornbeck,
whig, Bridges, democrat, has been elected
This makes change of two votes in the
House of Representatives, a matter not to be
sneezed at lust now.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

ALABAMA.-.The Democrats of Alabama
held their State Convention at Montgomery,
on the 14th ultimo. The proceedings of the
Convention were harmonious and Spirited
Delegates to the Baltimore Convention were
appointed A series of able resolutions were
adopted. breathing the spirit of true democra-
cy. The Convention, we notice, unanimous
y recommended William R. King for the Office
of Vice President of the United States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

The STATE CoNvESTIoN-Agan we call
the attention of our readers to this subject
The time which it seems TO be agreed upon
for holding the Convention, the 18th OF April,
is rapidly approaching, and it behooves our
friends in the various counties TO be up and
doing We put it to the patriotism of our
Democratic brethren if we ought not to have
large, full, and enthusiastic Convention ,
Why, then, will not our friends throughout
the various counties hold primary meetings
and appoint eegates--delegates, too, who
will be sure to attend. Surely we cannot e1-
pect, as a party, TO succeed if we remain luke
warm and Indifferent. Arouse yourselves,
then, brethren, and shew to your opponents,
by your enthusiasm and devotion to your prin-
cples, that you really love and cherish them.
We can carry the State in the ensuing election
if every county will do its duty. Never have
we had the same opportunity in the last IA
years of electing Democratic Chief Magis-
trate, as we will have in the coming August
campaign, if we will only do our duty to our
selves Recolect, too, that thorough organ
izaton is necessary in order to secure the Le-
gslature This is an important matter. There
will be United States Senator to be elected
next winter, and it depends upon our efforts
no1C whether Wing or good Democrat will
represent the good old North State for the next
six years in the Senate chamber.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

u-We were very agreeably entertained for
an hour on last Monday evening, by visit
to " Mosart Hail. where Mr. WORD teaches
the poetry Of motion, l. e., dancing. We found
quite large assemblage, not only ofthe juve-
niles. who were trippingit on the tight fam
tastic toe" but also a large concourse of the
most respectable portion of our citizens Of both
sexes, who had been, like ourself, attracted
hither by the desire to witness the entertain
ments of the evening We do not know that
we have been more pleased in long while,
and would cheerfulIy recommend those parents
who desire 10 have their children taught the
art of dancing, to place them under the care
of Mr. WORD.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

p1he New Orleans Picayune learns upon
good authority, that the Rothchilds, through
their agent in Mexico. had loaned to the Mex
lean Government the sum of Two Millions of
Dollars, on the faith of the Peace Treaty a.
bout 10 be concluded
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

MEXICAN AFFAIRs.--In recent New Orleans
papers we find mass of intelligence from
Mexico, which, did our limits permit, we
would spread before our readers That which
possesses at present most interest to us, is the
address OF Senior Rosa, the Mexican Secretary
for Foreign Affairs. in reply to The Governor
of San Luis Potosi, in which the Secretary
under instructions from the President of the
Republic, Pena y Pena, alIudes to the treaty
of peace with the United States, and defends
the Government in makingit Rosa says that
the honor of the Republic is saved by the
treaty-that although Mexico has had to cede
portion of heI territory, still, under all the
circumstances, the honor OF Mexico remains
unsulied. We further gather from the ''news"
before US, that it is the impression of the best
informed persons in Mexico, that the present
Government of that country is more stable
than any it has had for years and that there
is little doubt but if the treaty is approved of
by the United States, that it will be ratified in
Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

CANADA Republican symptoms say .rr
Philadelphia Bulletin. are increasing ' ~
day in Canada. The Canadian Jouri'"''
even discussing the question OF ultimate ~ 10
sion from Great Britain, and OF annexation
the United States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

The Ruling Passion Every body has
heard of Gen'l SCOTS hasty plate of SOUP"
but every body has not heard, what is said to
be an actual fact. that Gen'l Scott, in speaking
of the Valley Of Mexico, always calls it /" the
Basin of Mexico" Would it not be more in
keeping for the General to call it the Tureen
of Mexico ?-ChaHesto,a News.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

FUNERAL OF Col. L. D. WnsoN.-We call
the attention of the reader 10 the article we
copy from the Tarboro' Press of Saturday,
giving an account of the funeral ceremonies
which were performed over the remains OF the
hero and patriot Wilson, by the people of
Edgecombe, on the 18th ultmo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03
WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday. March 3, Is4S.

TarbOro', lie Agent for this paper, for Edgecoo;
the adjoining Counties Mr.. will take PIeas ,nnss.
c"iving new subscribers and rec' ping io1 any
due us in that section.
WASHINGTON Collins, Esq will receive sooscrip'
.ions 10 the Journal in his neighborhooo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

1r-Our dates from New Orleans are uP
the oath ult. There had been later arF''',
from Vera Cruz, but they bring no news
any interest, in addition to what will be lO'"'
in our columns today,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

01-MR. CLAY has been making "progres,"
from Washington City through Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and we suppose that he is DOW
in the City of New York. All this looks Old
inous for the Taylorites. He has been receiT,
ed by the Wings of these cities with tremen.
dous popular demonstrations, and no doubt
the object of his +" little tour =" has been to
stir up the faithful. We are much mistaken
the Philadelphia June Convention does not
present the name of Henry Clay as the candi.
date of the Wing party for the Presidency.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

The TREATY.-One thing would appear to
be certain connected with the treaty. The ad-
ministration must have approved it. or Mr.
Polk would never have sent it to the Senate
We therefore augur that its provisions, when
they are made known, will be found TO be
such as every man in the land can approve.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

0g-" cannot doubt" said General Taylor,
in his letter to the Secretary of War OF Octc.
Der 18th, 1915, "that the settlement with
Mexico) will be greatly facilitated and hasten.
ed by our taking possession at once OF one OR
two suitable points at or near the (Rio Grande)
river" Still! strange that Mr. Polk has been
abused like a pickpocket by the Wings for
following this same piece of General Taylors
advice, whilst he Gen. Taylor is, according
TO some, TO be run rs the candidate OF the self.
same Wing party for the Presidency! Oh!
beautiful consistency
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

oU'ck.-Mr. Freaner brought the despatch.
eS ''rea'y' &c } through from the City of Mex.
leo to the City of WASHINGTON !, ~ d.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

KENTUcKY.-The Wings of KentncEv have
nominated MIR. CrIttenden as their next candi.
date for Governor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03
RAIL. ROADS

Camden Rail Road-A letter from Mr..
M'Rae, engineer on this Road. states that a
Locomotive has crossed the Wateree River
and Swamp, and visited the shore on the Sum-
ter side.
Charlotte Rail Road-A considerable por
ton Of the located part of this Road is ready
Ior contract, and it is believed will be speedily
taken as far as Winnsborough
GreenuiNe Rail Road The ground has
been broken in this enterprise. Mr. John D.
Frost, who had taken the contract through his
plantation, having commenced grading
Charleston Courier
What pleasure it would give US to add to
this article paragraph somewhat to this ef-
feet -
MANCHESTER RAIL RoAD-The grading OF
this Road has been put under contract, and il
is expected that a considerable portion of il
will be ready for the laying down OF the stills
by the 1st of mex: January
Could we pen such paragraph, would il
not look pretty on paper?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-03

Sed etiam opportunitate norris
Mr. Adams was born on July II, 1907
Thus he died in the Slst year of his age, after
filling large space in the eye of his coun-
trymen. He has died amid the universal
sympathy of his community. Every mark OF
respect will be paid to his memory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-30

FATAL SUpERsrrrioN.-We heard Of very ala
gar affair that ranspired IN the upper part OF the
city yesterday morning, which resulted ia tho
death of German named Mitchell. who resided
on Marshall, near Jackson street. Mstchelrs vito
was suffering with an excruciating tooth-ache.
and remembering superstition quite prevalent
among the lower class of her country people that
she would be Immediately relieved by having some
blood buried under the root Of an apple tree, sho
awoke her husband during the night and reQues-
ted HIM TO go into a neighbor's yard where there
was Tree OF the kind, and perform the require
ments Of the superstition. Mitchell, who, Il 10
believed, was partially intoxicated at the time.
missed his way, and instead OF going to the place
he had been directed, entered the, yard OF Mr..
Carter Tiller, on Walnut, Just below Jackson
street, where he commenced digging hole with
a hoe AT the root of tree. A few nights previous
an attempt had been made to rob Mr.. TilleI's
house, and expecting return OF tne scsmps, ne
was pp watching for them when Mitchell entered
the ward. Surprising him to be the guilty one, he
went into the yard, and struck him over the head
with stick or cane. ipficting such severe wounds
ss TO cause the unfortunate mans death about ten
o'clock yesterday morning. Mr.. Tiller, has al
WAYS borne the reputation OF an excellent cltizea
- Louisville CovrtsT, July -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-30

The steamship Caledonia, which arrived u
Halifax on the I'D inst, was seventy-fve hours oa
the passage from New York. The steamship Mia
CARA made her last trip to Halifax from Boston n
thirty five hours, difference OF forty hours. The
TIP OF the America, the swittest Cuaard steamer
from Halifax 10 New York, was about sixty bours.
or nearly twice IS long as to this oaty
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-30

TuE SoLpIERs Wire AND WiDow-Ar AvYsov,so
lsoipksI.-Dnring q recent witt to the enoSmpmsns
Of the Massachusetts, regiment at Brighton We we're
an eye witness to a most distressing sosns While
standing the entrance to the apart allotted
to the officers. young and we'll dressed female oAmo
with fnterng steps to the door. Throwing aside .
thick black veil, face Of uncommon beauty was ~
valed but It vas evident that grief aud anxiety had
partially efisced the rosy hue Of health from her
cheeks and care and watchfune ss dimmed lustrs
of her eyes Her form fragile and u ssd prs>sut-
ment shook It, she reached the door and drew forth
letter from her bosom. " What Is your WISH young
woman!" inquired the officer who guarded tho en-
trance, and who ut tho same time gently prevented
her from passing into the room. wish to Of
the volunteers" the replied. " Is he an ofhoer OF .
private'" asked the sentinel g He is prvsts" an
long," e" do not know" What is his uansrs
IL Is Clark replied the female and at the time
impstienty pressed forward to the entrance Of the
room cannot lot you pass my orders most
strict" continued the sentinel; but If you will wait
win send Tor him at once" Do send for him."
said the female with great enthusiasm; and foe
the first time hope seemed to possess her
, worn face with his blessed promise The sea-
Mn to- 5. called and Gsd'r who:
company does he belong TOT" asked tho afteudsat
sW bat company, young womrni' continued the sen
tipel. "Of company j." said the female, hesitatng.
COMPANY l." repeated the sentinel "thrre such
company in the regiment; you must BIS mistaken"
IL dare sey may be said She and rcferring to long
and very closely written letter for moment, abe
piled IL was mistaken; it was company T." CLARK Of
company +" calculated the attendant Clark Of oon-
sent again ut another such scene Hope, that had
for moment shone upon that poor female, had suak
forever from her sight. Had some strange oommotoa
OF nature swallowed up every living being aud every
thing hat the eye to look upon and tbs heart
to cherish and left dcsoate to that poser orssture
the transition could not be greater IL was d
travaRant sorrow but silent deep anguish that rene
every human channel and dissol we'd the great ohsA
that co oDected the being with its kindred all
gone. The doubts and hopes that had alter natsly
struggled together, at an and the last struggle
was over nd that male, uho year ago, looked forth
upon the great vts OF futur,ty for many happy years.
slone-slone in the world Hundreds Of young
and buoyspt spirits upon that camp ground aud
while the air rang with many shouts Who had
returned home in safety to bosoms of the friends
and family, that poor female mechanically
thread her way through the noisy crowd with tear
Allied eyes and grief ob"ked utt-rance ands crushed
and broken heart. -Boston Mesl, July %