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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-23
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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-23

TlEMAN's COLoRs At nj. rRiCEs- 10 cases
= Chrome Green, No aud X u;
10 do Russian Hue. 4 No I,
10 do Chrome yellow, just received and for sale by
octI9 PRYOR & PAULL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-23

4 BOXES Pearl StaTeh.--Ths Starch is made hv a
d ~ different process froiu that which has been in
common use, aud altogether superior article being
wher clearer and stronger. From is purity il IS atout
one fourth stronger hau that in conulon use Just re-
ceived and for safe by PRYOR Il PAUL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-10-23

n BONES ROCK CANDY,
~ ~ bale Soft Sheed Almonds
case LiquOrice, for sale low.
ocl'o LIST, HOWELL. & co
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07
FROM NEW MEXICO.
Il Reported Battle!

ST.. LOUIS, March 81.
We have advices from Santa Fe to the 18th
February, which is a week later than brought
by 1t. Thorp on Tuesday last.
On the 18th rumor had reached Santa Fe
that Col Bowles had been attacked at Cecira
by 1000 Mexicans, and had lost 80 men,
Gen'l Pierce, with 500 men, marched prompt
ly TO his relief.
The late arrival does not particularly con-
firm this, but says General Pierce was at Ell
Passo, advancing upon chihuahua with 1900
men.
1t was rumored that Gen'l Urea was march
ing against Chihuahua, by the way of Sono-
"a, with large force, but this is doubtful.
The route from Santa Fe is much impeded
by snow, by which the recent returning party
have lost many mules.
Thorp net Fishers express on the 5th Of
March, in great distress, having suffered Sc
verely from cold.
Edward Thorp was shot dead al Fort Spaul-
ding, recently, by James Waters. This is the
second of the Thorps killed lately.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

THE TOWN SUBSCRIPTION.

Mr.. FULToN-If you will afford me a small
space in your paper for the few remarks which
follow, you will much oblige one of your
readers. am not in the habit of writing for
the public eye, and may not be able to ex-
press my ideas in such a manner as your read
ers will understand what mean; still l will
try.
My object is to convey to the people of
Wilmington my thoughts on the matter of the
subscription by the Town of one hundred
thousand dollars to the Manchester Rail Road
| have attended good many meetings of the
citizens of Wilmington, in which this matter
has been discussed, and have also heard it
frequently mooted " out of DOORS" and it
strikes me as singular, sir, that in all the dis
cussions which have heard, it seemed to be
the settled idea that Real Estate alone should be
taxed for the purpose of aiding in building the
Rail Road. Is it fact, sir, that none of the
citizens of Wilmington are to be benefited by
the building of the Road but those that own
Real Estate 1t would seem so, for they a.
lone are called upon 10 contribute, in the way
of an extra tax, towards the subscri ption on
behalf of the town. Now sir, for one, will
go as far as any other man in the place, ac-
cording to my means, to promote its prosperi-
ty, but do think that if we are to have bur-
dens imposed upon us, all should assist in
bearing them. True, sir, believe Real Es-
tate will rise or fall as the Road is built or not
built, and that very materially; but, sir,
would like to know if other interests and 9TH
er species of property would not also suffer if
| Wilmington begins to go downhill. Are not
all those who are engaged in merchandising,
deeply interested in the prosperity of the place
And if they are why should they not lend a
helping hand as we'll as the Real Estate own
ers' Why should not those who are driving
a prosperous business, even although they do
not own foot of Real Estate, be included in
this taxing scheme. If Wilmington increases,
| their business must increase Again, look at
the number of drays that are constantly rolling
along your streets. What use would there be
| for them if the prosperity of Wilmington is
doomed to destruction? Are they not interest
ed some in the matter? Imake hese few OBJ
servations for the purpose of calling the atten-
ton of the citizens to the subject, and hope
that some one more capable than myself will
take the matter up.
If the town is going to subscribe any how,
why not let all hands who are to be benefited
take their proportlonate share in the burden
Would this not be fair. In Columbus, Geor.
gia, they tax the sales of merchants for SINH
lar purpose. There they do not think that
Real Estate owners should bear the whole
| burden.
If all those who are to be benefited will
come up to the work and pay their proper and
equitable share of the amount required, why
il will not hurt much. II will not be felt
but really, to make one class pay the whole
scott, when all are to be benefited alike. seems
| hard. REAL ESTATE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

force, accuracy, and precision. that he seldom
fails to accomplish his object. And although
his frank and honest advocacy of the meas.
ures which he believes to be right. may some.
times cause him to pour down on his adyer.
sary thoughts that breathe, and words that
burn" vet none is more conscientious and
Jealous in the support and advocacy of the
honest convictions of his own judgment, and
with magnanimity and liberation which all
may admire and usefully initiate, he accords
honesty & patriotism of purpose to those who
differ IN opinion with him, and in his person.
al intercourse regards all as friends. Afable
and PLAIN IN manners, he is the Plough
Boy for the people.
His complalsance and urbanity are at all
times sure passport to their confidence and
esteem AS shrewd, humorous. and elo-
quent speaker, he has been Familiarity charac-
terized as the L" Rough and Ready" in the LIE.
gislature. The spirit and delivery of his
speeches are of the right kind to prove effec.
tive. He has often been distinguished TO,
some of the most extraordinary bursts of elo.
ouence, and whatever his theme may be, he
is almost sure to fascinate his hearers by the
gracefulness of his elocution, and the glowing
freshness of his style. 1t has been remarked
of observation, that although he has takel
considerable part in the most exciting debates
ever since he first entered the Legislature il
1888, he has invariably obtained the advan
tage of his adversaries. Since he has been Oh
the stage of politics, he has passed through
some of the most agitating scenes and turmoil
of political strife, but in an animated contest
he is sure TO penetrate his antagonist by tn
cogency of his reasoning, as well as by tn
brilliancy of his wit simply advert to thes
prominent traits for the purpose of rendering
an act of Justice to one who has attained hi
present position by unremitting application
and incessant toll.
Col. Brogden, at least. has always manifest
ed the virtue of untring energy and persever
ance, and think hazard little in saying, h
is one OF the most efficient men that can b
elected in the county of Wayne. and thos
who have served with him will readily agree
that do not even render him the justice t
which he is entitled Those only who ar
brought in contact with him can best appreci
ate his powers. He was very properly Style
in the Raleigh Register" at the last session
of the Legislature, &c the embodiment of wi
and good humor.'' No application could hav
been more appropriate than this, as every on
with whom he has served can testify. Col
Brogden is Republican in faith and in prac
tice, and | have thus given but meagre an
imperfect sketch of his character and ability.
JUSTICE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

GENERAL TAYLOR GALL OVER A WHI7-
We thought from the beginning, that General
Taylor would be compelled TO assume strong
wing ground. Every day some piece Of evil
dence is leaking ont for the especial purpose
of letting the faithful know that he is sound
on all the issues, at the same time that the old
hero and his friends are anxiously endeavor-
ing to keep up the idea that he Will be a mo
partv candidate. The following which we
find in the Harrisburg (Pa.,) Intell'gencer, is
thrown out in that State, where the people
are said to be more inclined to high tariff
than any where else, except in Boston, for the
express purpose OF letting the faithful know
that Gen.. Taylor is, after all, a good tariff
man
Information has been received from the
very highest authority, that Gen'l Taylor is
the firm and decided friend of PROTECTION
TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY-that he re-
CARDS the policy, not as party, but high
national question and, if elected, he will re-
commend 10 Congress 10 extend adequate and
ample protection to American manufactures
and industry in every Department. He has
declared that no true hearted american can
be opposed to the protection Of american an
dustry in competition Nth that Of foreign
countries
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

LATE FROM WAsHINGToN.-We find the
following Telegraphic despatch in the Charles
ton Courier Of Wednesday morning:
Ttlegrdphic 1ntelligenes:-Yesterday. ait
tie after five o'clock P. M. we received a
Telegraphic despatch from our Baltimore cor
respondent, dated Tuesday noon"
1t contains the melancholy, intelligence that
the Hon. JAMES A. BLACK, Representative in
Congress from this State, who has been lying
dangerously i'll at Washington for some time
past, breathed his last the preceding night.
Our correspondent states that the President
had sent in Message TO Congress. approving
of the course of Mr.. RUSH, our Minister al
the Court Of France, in promptly recognizing
in his official character, the Provisional Gov
eminent of that country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

Mrs. LooNsIs's LECTURES ON MEsMERIsM.-
We must confess that our mind is in as COM
plete fog as it we'll can be with regard to
the truth or falsity of the science of Mesmer-
ISM To say, after witnessing the experiments
which we have seen made during the past
week, that we do not believe in its truth, would
be to deny the evidences of our own senses,
whilst, at the same time, of so extraordinary
and startling character are those experiments,
that we cannot well give them our full belief
If it were possible for the human mind to be
in a state where it could at one and the same
time believe and disbelieve the truth of Civ
en- proposition, then such, we must honestly
confess, is our present situation with regard
to Mesmerc Clairvoyance. With our own
eyes we saw young female, the daughter of
the lecturer, thrown into the Mesmeric sleep
as they call ii, and then we saw her eyes so
completely bandaged by committee of the
audience that she could not possibly see, and,
strange 10 relate, she would in this state read
books, newspapers, and describe persons, all
the same as if she had the use of both her orbs
OF vision! Strange! If we say the thing
was done by trick, then it is as difficult to be-
lieve! If, on the other hand, we say that
person can see without eyes, then it is still
more difficult to believe that.
The lady herself, lectures well, and we dare
say gives quite as lucid an idea of the science
to her audience as any other person in the
United States could. We advise all those
who can find time and opportunity, to go and
see TOR themselves, and then if they are not
pretty much OF our mind they can take our
hat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

How THE INDEPENDENT Treasury WORKS.
In recent number of The New York Evening
Post, we find the following statement of facts,
which must be read with pleasure by those
who have been, and are, the advocates of this
salutary measure. The Post says that since
an independent treasury scheme went into eff
feet in this city, there has not, as we are au-
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 Upwards
of eighty millions of dollars have passed thro
the hands of its officers This indicates the
simplicity of the system, and the vigilance
with which it is administered"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

DoONif LAND WARRANTs-We publish
lor the Oeneh' OF volunteers and regular SOL
diers, who may have returned from tho Nov;
can war; discharged on account of wounds. the
following joint resolution, passed nv bo,b
Houses of Congress -
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatlUes Of the United States of Anleriea in
Congress assembled, That in all cases of an.
phcatlon for bounty land warrants under the
a aGI approved February II, l847, the honora
d! PIE discharge OF the applicant, showing tina
|ae same was predicated on surgeons Ger
tlncate OF disability. shall be considered al
Satisfactory evidence to the Commissioner o.
PENSIONS mat the disability was incurred ir
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

FLoRIDA.-ln the Tallahassee Floridian of
the 25th ultimo, we find the proceedings of
the Democratic State Convention which con.
vened at Madison Court House on the Mon
day previous. The Convention was large and
enthusiastic. AS the result of their labors,
they present to the people of Florida the name
OF WILLIAM BAILEY as the candidate for Gov
ernOr, and WILLIAM DUAL as the candidate
for Congress. The Floridian is in high spir-
its with the nominations
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and that is, the permission for the return of
Santa Anna to Mexico. | shall not enter, sir,
into the serious defence of this measure.
leave that to the President himself and
think he placed it upon impregnable ground
in his message on this subject. If not, no
man is more capable of showing the failure
than the Senator from Delaware and as he
has not done it, l may safely conclude that it
is not TO be done. But beg leave to make
one remark, for the consolation of all who
have made the return of Santa Anna such a
peculiar subject of grief. He has proved him.
self the best Mexican General for us who
could have been selected and has well justi-
fed the anticipations of the President, if such
speculations could have entered into the ques-
ton of his return. Why, sir, if he had been
nominated to the Senate, and the result could
have been foreseen, he would have been
unanimously confirmed He has been defeat
ed in every battle he fought, lost every posi-
ton he attempted to hold, and is now wan
derer without power or influence, having seen
his country overrun, her capital taken, her ar
mics dispersed, her government fugitive, and
a large portion of her population subjected to
our dominion. | do not believe we could have
found General who would have lost more
battles, abandoned more positions, or fled with
more ignominy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

ro,-~rv- CoNyrNr1oN.-We again take the
,;hertv If calling to the attention of the Dem
nor,ts ~ New Hanover, the matter OF the
County and District Convention, to be held IN
this place on Tuesday of April Superior Court,
We would, if they will permit u.s. urge upon
them the propriety of Immediately holding
meetings in each district, and appointing such
delegates as they can rely upon to act fol
them in the Convention. We think we neet
scarcely detain our readers by offering argu
ments upon the propr;ety of prompt and con
Certed action.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

proposed extension of the
boundaries of the town, at
least S25O,OOO which by
the same assessment would
WELD the sum OF S2,5oO
Polls within the same linn
its say about 500, at 1925
would yield go
Licenses about lOO
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

SYMPATHY FOR FRANcE.-It will be seen
from the Congressional proceedings that reso-
lutions have been introduced into both Houses
Of Congress, expressing sympathy for the
cause Of popular freedom in France.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07
NEw-YoRK.-On the soth ultimo, the Dem

New YoRK.-On the 3Oth ultimo, the Dem
ocrats of the city of New York, nominated
WIN. F. HAvEMEYER, as their candidate for
the Office of Mayor, at the coming Charter
election. This is a capital nomination, and
will ensure the City by majority Of from
three to five thousand votes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

The MEXICAN NEws-We refer TO anoth-
er column for the details of the latest intelli-
gence from the seat of war. 1t will be seen
that the difficulties amongst our distinguished
officers, 10 inquire into which Court has
been organized at Mexico, is about, if the
news be true, TO be happily arranged. We do
hope that all will pass over, and that good
feeling will again be restored.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

DEATH OF JOHN JACOB AsroR.-Th;s man.
the richest in America, died in New York
last week, at the advanced age of IS wears
He was native Of the Duchey of Baden, in
Germany, and came TO this country withou,
money orfriends, and yet he died worth some
90 or 25 millions of dollars. Such is fortune
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

0-NUGENT, the correspondent OF the New
iork Herald, was, at last accounts, still in the
custody OF the Senate's Sergeant-at-Arms-
i,e refuses to disclose the means by which he
oO'Ai'ieu d copy OF the Treaty. The Senate,
IN secret session. still has the matter under
consideration.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

SANTA ANNA's PAss.-A great deal has been
said and sung by whig newspaper editors and
wing speakers of every grade and stamp, a.
bout Mr.. Folks permitting Santa Anna to re-
turn from the Island of Cuba TO Mexico
Whiggery has tried very hard, indeed, to make
some capital out of the affair, but thus far it
has most signally failed. The following,
which we find in speech delivered by Gen'l
Cass in the Senate OF the United States, few
days since, will be found to contain some OBJ
servations on this point which we commend
alike to Wings and Democrats -
There is one subject upon which the honor
able Senator from Delaware challenges us all
to mortal combat, and which he considers
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

0G-The Washington letter-writers say that
DR.. Martin, now Secretary of Legation in
France, has been nominated by the President
for the Office of Charge to Rome. DR. Martin
is, we believe, a native OF North Carolina.
P. S.-Since writing the above, we have
received the " Union " containing the official
announcement of his appointment
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

FnyroR1xL CHANGE We notice from Tue
,.st DGmbef of the Gazette" that VII ;"
J. Yopp has ceased to have any O '
with that paper, and that it is no" S0le'S O"
ed and edited by Mr.. JAMES l. BRYAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

0d-The following in regard to the manner in
which the copy of the Mexican Treaty publish
ed in the N. Y. Herald was obtained, we find in
the Washington correspondence of the Balti-
more Sun. How the Treaty was obtained, no
one,it seems, can find out. The correspondent of
the Herald, whilst exculpating all the Senators
and those connected with that body, still re-
fuses to say how he got possession of the in
strument:
s'The exculpation of Mr.. Buchanan from
the suspicion which some persons had enter
tanned or feigned, that the treaty with Mexico
was divulged by him. is complete. Ipresume
that the Senate committee will now drop the
subject A resolution of inquiry has been a.
dopted into the expediency of providing, by
law, for the punishment of any person who
may, hereafter, rreptitlously obtain and
publish any communication from the President
to the Senate.
But such law, if passed, will not effect
its object, for the communications may be
published without being obtained by fraud
A better remedy would be that proposed by
Mr.. Allen-to abolish secret sessions and
throw open everything to the public. In this
government there is no necessity for secrecy.
Treaties have never been kept secret by the
Senate, nor has any Senator ever been pun
ished for revealing them, and none ever will
| he"
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@-The following resolution was passed at
4 democratic meeting in Hartford, Conn:

RESOLVED, That we hail with Joy the pros
poets of returning peace, and that in case
peace be restored between this country and
Mexico, that we petition the general govern
ment TO grant the wings of Connecticut free
passage to Mexico" That achere their SYM
pathies are, there their persons may be also"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07
For the Journal.
SOL JOuL lac
RAIL ROAD MEETING

RAIL ROAD MEETING.
At large meeting of the citizens of Will
mington, held in the Courthouse, pursuant 10
public notice. April 4th, 1s4s, the Magistrate
of Police, James T. Miller, was called TO the
chair, and T. Burr, Jr., appointed secretary.
After the object of the meeting had been
explained by the chairman, the committee here
tofore appointed, made the following report,
through Mr.. Mutt, upon the financial state of
the town, which, on motion, was received,
and the committee were discharged:
The committee, appointed under resolution
at the Town Meeting, held at the Masonic
Hall, on the oath ult., to inquire into the f.
nances of the town, have instructed me TO Re-
port, that the value of Real Estate within the
present corporate limits of the town of Will
mngton, say 7l3 lots valued at ST. ,275 300, at
l per cent, (being the amount now authorized
by act of the Legislature,) would yield the
sum of $i2,753 90
1923 Polls, (the number given in)
at Sl,25, being the present as
sessment, would yield 1898 IS
Your committee hereby beg leave
to express their opinion, that from
the known population OF the
town, and from the votes polled
at popular elections, that con-
siderable number of polls are ne
yer given in, and that by rigid
collection ofthe same, this branch
of the revenue would be conside-
rably increased.
Revenue from all other sources
paid INTO the Town Treasury, for
the year 1847, was about SO, 500,
estimated for the present year, at $3.50 90
Making up the sum of SlS,03l IS
To which, if added, the value
OF Real Estate in the suburbs
and within the limits of the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-04-07

SINGULAR PRESENT TO Mr.. CLAY-Whilst
Mr.. Clay was at Pttsburg. recently, he was
presented the whole of the Declaration of In
dependence with the signers' names engraved
upon the face Of Mexican Dollar, smoothed
for the purpose. The engraver is mere
youth, just learning his art