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Mr Willis gives us in late Home Journal
lowing clever translation from the French:

Actors and actresses seem occupy as proporuonaby
large space in public attention their names Ia Tie a-
cards in larger print than those OF kings and queens IA
the newspapers. There rs going at present Tor
the supremacy Soprano betwee Gr and Montenegro
Gnsi Just bending the meridian, at which she has
contrived linge and Montenegro rebelous at being
kept back from her destined elimination by CRISIS n-
progressive occupancy of the summit There can be bni
throne of Italian opera in Paris at time; and while
queen occupies this another, with all the taent ~ The
world, must be first heard TO be appreciated Madame
Montenegro is Spanard, educated IN the Italian cho
who has had all the preliminary successes by which fa
been the rage at Milan, Vien anu
the of the ring of celebrity PARIS however, io
the heaven that passes to the spot IN all space
than any other, IL is the devil 10 get on-ihe
life OF the successful best being wholly devoted 10 keeping
others fro being best also Grsi, with Italian vow
vowed she would be utnanm'd before she would yield
the part of Norma Montenegro for single night at the
Italians. It Norma DEATH" was the OF Montenegro
Ii that part that Grisi had vanqushed Jenny Lind
and in that part therefore, lay the queensbip oil Prin
donna dom Perform il she would, and in Pans Patron
lied by several ducheses and princess she succeeded IN
ouapkng the enemy by getting commanded 10 sing Norma
the private theatre OF the Grisl at this news wen
into fits and her doctors appealed for suspension OF this
intolerabe trial till she could gain strength 10 bear IT, The
proposed opera then changed to concer AND
the matter rests
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Correspondence of the Tioga (Ps) Eagle.
Anectote of General Quitman.

WASHINGTON January D, 1873
General Qnitnan took alongside OF an old friend in
the hall He quite lion In the city, although non so te
rocious rs he was Mexico This gentleman last night
related anecdote acquaintance. As 1t has never
been in print, il may possess interest TO readers
was within mile of Mexico" he said, and had hard
fighting. took my glass to reconnoitre The cannon
of the enemy bechng out fire and smoke and must
admit felt for moment little tickiish. Shields
my sdc and it there he wounded in the
while was talking him. The volunteers all around
me. Suddenly of them fell my feet. The poor
fellow had been shot down. ball struck him the leg,
and there he lay bleeding. ordered him be taken
the surgeon. He carried about six fee, from
Turning where he lay saw him reaching for his
musket; he took hold of by tile bayonet and with
difficulty he drew him. turned aside give order
and when again observed the MAJ, he had his musket
drawn to his shoulder-he in sitting posture--and
bang his gun. He fired AT the enemy. Haven't you
got enough of fighting yet asked. He smiled and re-
marked, General can't help it, No, he couldn't help it,
These the kind of boys that win battles sir. When
returned to New Orleans this soldier; he walked
little lame, and had nearly recovered from the effect OF his
wound. This circumstance, among others, has
vnced me that our people never can be conquered"
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ODD FELLOWS HALL.

TIME MODEL ARTISTES, brought by Dr. Collyer from
the ROYAL Academy of London aud Paris the only com
nanv in the United States, will com mence their representa-
lions of painting and sculpture, being exact and faithful
srson ficafons of the works of the great masters on
WEDNESDAY EVENING, 10Th of January, at ha-pas,
O'Clock, precisely.
The artistes 70 in number, have appeared in London
PARIS New York Philadelphia, and Baltimore, and
present themselves the public of Washington for so
lime only, previous to their engagements IN Havana and
New Orleans.
Prices of admission 80 cents.
For particulars of performance, &c see descriptive pro
gramme.
Reserved for ladies' Doors open al halfpasi per
SOM hcatons commence at half past O'Clock
Ian 24-u
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The PASTA EGyPT.-Mehemet Ali, in his old age is
relish the society Of Europeans and feel that their
versaon is entertaining than that OF his courters and
the bigoted Turks about him. On the 18th inst. he gave
grand dinner to the European consuls in Alexandria, to
meet the Russian CONSUL who has only recently
Egypt The gentlemen invited alone, but those
having families asked to bring their wives and daugh
with them. most sumptuous repast of thirty
spread out in elegant European fashion in the palace
Rassesteer, and the table presented very animated
appearance having the Viceroy the head seated be-
European ladies' whom he showed the great
attention. There sprinking Of gray-bearded
Turks amongst the Pasha's guests and the whole feast
off with great satisfaction all parties After dinner,
pipes handed round to all the guests without emitting
the ladies, to whom those most richly mounted offer
ed Some of the ladies only pretended to smoketo refuse
the pipe would have been objectionable offence; but
other ladies seemed enjoy nhaing the fumes OF the Vice
rows excellent tobacco.-Paris paper.
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POPULAR LECTUREs
THIRD Course at the street Baptist Church ,,or tb p,,
OHce. ~ NV "''

THIRD Course at the Eareet Baptist Church n,oy N, po,,
Offce. ~ ~" : '
A SERIES OF Popular Lectures, from eiyh, ia 10, i,
IA number, various subjects of public iu,e,e., -
utility. will be delivered in this church. commencinc no
Thursday evening" 9th inst. The following pentc,ron
have been engaged lecturers: Hon Levi Woodlnru
OF the Supreme Court; Gen. Qutman Iii orders for .c,
do require his departure early day y Hon
Henry W. Hiard. Of the House of Representatives Henry
II. Schoolcrait, and other gentlemen OF distinction
The course will be continued OH Thursday evening OF
each week.
Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and two ladies to the
COURSE and be had nj the bookstores of VIM. M.
Morrison WIN. q Force the Of j. f. Caan and
the door. Admission Tor person single lecture
Is cents; three persons, 80 cents.
The first lecture viii be delivered by Judge Woodbury.
Thurday evening next, hapast O'Clock. Subject
''SoIne OF the traits OF American character"
Jan. 24-ind
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"SALADE D'HoMARp."The Young In is responsible fol
the following joke which, he says, fell in his way last
week. the State House.
At the opening Of the Legislatures few days since, col
lation prepared in of the ante of the Capt.
tol which the members the military, and other guests
the State House, invited to partake of.
Upon the bill of fare down French dish
amongst Others entitled salade dhomard' lobster salad
very pettiy ornamented with colored vegetables
boiled eggs, celery, &c., and very spicy dressng
Framcais blended with the lobster underneath the
profusion of strong mustard and olive oil being
the chief component parts. tempting dish,
seeming, was that g salade dhomardn
An honorable gentleman from the interior 1--WE should
say approached the tabeooked up and downread the
biand drew the dish towards him. The eggs we re per,
NICE and the vegetables fast Disappearing for the
gentleman hungry when, a sudden, he discovered
the delcctable contents, under the coating and
ing drawn forth generous spoonful, crammed the
into his just easy open and shut"
"Swooo! Choo-.hep !"-was the sound that was
heard the mascaed eggs, lobster beets, celery,
trimmings gu.hed the table from his overcharge
mouth.
"Whew I" said he, "wot'n thunder is it p'
JVhat!" asked neohbor, convulsed with laughter.
"That ere stuff
THAT'S salade d'homard'"
"Sotd dam hard Wal, by gracious, neper It's wus'r
rank pzen peu,ridcd. I'd reher faoul o. forty thaou
don't wonder could understand the the bill
I" d--dam-hard"-he repeated.
"Wa, dun abaout the soid-but it's damn hard to
take, tell gen, nabur"-and cleaning his mouth upon
wipe, he moved towards the hall more cogta
ting in his mind his chances for Immortality by introducn,
bill instante "agin that etarnul noosance, French cook
cry !"--Boston Times
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Op1O 0OO to el6,O0O for Investment IN Slaves
I'D lO,OOO Boys and girls would be preferred but to
avoid separation, families will be
Proposals invited by letter. addressed to b. Wash
ington city, postage paid any time between this and he
lstof July. Jan 2-swifd
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TMPORTANT to hOUsckeePers and PersOns f0fnlshing.
We have, furnishing rooms, opposite Centre Mar
ket, up stairs, and complete assortment of goods,
such
Furniture, beds, and mattresses
China glass; and crockery
Hardware and cutlery
Plated ware, Albata and Britannia
Brushes and brooms, wooden and baskets
Looking glasses lamps and grandoles
And a variety of fancy goods
We furnish houses pee in two days notice, and
ut unusually low prices. BOTELER " McGREGOR.
FOR RENT, a commodious and welumished house. in
the neghborhood of the City Hall, containing six cham
bcrs, two paors, dining-room, and kitchen. Inquire OF
b. a. MEG.
Dec l-eod4wif
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rREAT Bargains in Shnwls.-We have on hand a
VI large stock of shaws of almost every style and quality
which we will offer to close them
We have superior Long Cashmere shaws that we will
offer very cheap.
Superior square Cashmere shawls, equally cheap with
boche basket plaid square, Scotch paids long do, nc
Jan. Stiff ID. CLAGETT 81 co.
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MAP OF MExICO.-A revised edition OF Dastur-
wi nes map the Republic showing the routes of the
American armies, plans of battle fields &c, &c.
+. TAYLOR.
containing list of persons connected with the u s. govern
meni, army and navy lists &c. &c, and blank pages for
diary and Tor past and prospective memoranda Jan. 10
VISITING CARDs.-Card plates engraved in the most
finished style and cards printed from plates already
engraved Visiting of all sizes OF the finest quail
ties. +. TAYLOR, Bookseller.
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TN MOSELY, United States Attorney, Will attend
the several States and federal held Nash
vile
Particular attention paid to the collection Of claims
Office in the courthouse at Nashville, Tennessee.
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/ (NIGARsi CIGARsi CIGARss-Just received direct
~ from the Havana per barque Colon, avery large and
superior stock Of cigars, consisting OF the following justly
celebrated brands
10000 Cortez regalia
10000 Upman regaia
10000 Silva cigars
10000 Cortsz, La Norma size
$4,000 Chron do
10000 Ida, small size
5000 Tuipan
10000 Queen brand
10000 Columbia
5000 La Gratitude
10000 Steamboat Principe
The above lot OF cigars of the choicest brands
that manufactured in Havana part of them
n the subscribers own importation.
Also 100000 cigars OF various brands; which
will he disposed OF good terms can be purchased
any of the northern cities. The public hoelkeepers and
groccrs respectfully invited TO call and examine
most magnificent LOT ofcgars. w. H. WINTER,
East Of Coeman's Hotel, sign of Jim Crow, Penn. av
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

FRANCIS P. BLAIR The statement that ap-
pears in the New York Evening Post, that
Francis P. Blair, formerly Editor of the Globe,
had given in his adhesion to the Barnburner
movement, turns out to be hoax. The
Washington correspondent Of the Baltimore
Sun, under date of Saturday, writes -
Upon the authority of Senator Foose, of Missis.
sppi. sanctioned by Mr. Blair, have to state that
the report, originating with the New York Even.
ing Post, has no foundation in fact. The article
in the Evening Post stated "bI authority" that
Francis p. Blair, man we'll known to the poliIi.
cal world, disapproved of the proceedings of the
Baltimore Convention. and would give his cordial
support to Mr.. Van Buren, for the Presidency, and
to the doctrines of the so.called free soil party
of the North. We are told that Gen. Foote
called upon Mr. Blair in relation to this article in
the Post and Mr.. Blair said that he voted in Con-
vention for Cass and Butler, and as a man of no.
nor, he felt bound to give to them and their prin-
pies, as he should do, his hearty support-that no
paper or person had any authority to make such
statement as was contained in the Evening Post
Though this may be matter of no great impor-
tance it is due TO Mr.. Blair that the error should
be corrected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

FILLMORE AND SLAvER1.-There can, we
think, be no reasonable doubt remaining on
the mind OF any man, that the whig candidate
for the Vice Presidency is entirely with the
Northern fanatics on the Slavery question:
His recorded votes in Congress-particular
in SO, on the Ather,on resolutions-prove
this beyond cavil. To shew oli readers,
however, in what light he.is regarded by the
Barnburners-the wing of the democratic par
ty in the State of New-York that has quit the
party on this very question-we present them
below an extract from the letter of the Wash
ington correspondent OF the New-York Eve
ming Post, the great organ of the barnburners.
From this it will be seen, that the barnburn.
ers who are ultra on this point, are perfectly
satisfied with Fillmore's notions on the Slave.
ry question:
"Let now Mr.. Fillmore; the candidate on the
Taylor ticket be nominated. Think I can safe.
~ say that =. Fillmore Is sincerely. enthusias.
ticaAy. tn taUor Of the principles Of the Wilnoi
PrortsO.- Upon the prominent of the other con-
tuoverted questions. he 10 probably as decidedly
with the whigs-I mean the tariff question. II
elected he will he President of the Senate, which
is now so strongly democratic that it is not prob
able that the presiding officer will during the mex,
Presidential term. have occasion to vote on any
important question. Ought not, therefore. the
opportunity be improved 10 extend the platform
of free principles. far that room will be afforded
for all those wings who agree with the radical de.
mOcrats on the one question at issue throw
out the suggestion for the consideration of the
convention, to meet at Buffalo within lew days
Mr.. Miles has earned the right to be placed on
this ticket better than any man know, and if ex.
pediency did not point TO Mi. Fillmore, be certain.
ly should receive the offer declined BY Colonel
Dodge"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
O1-The foIlowing paraeranh was nr.narea

% The following paragraph was prepared
Tor last weeks paper, but crowded out:
Presidents MEssAcE.-On Monday last
the PRESIDENT communicated message to the
House of Representatives, in answer to a res.
olution of tina: body OF the 10th inst, calling
for information on sundry points relating to
the newly acquired territories of California
and New Mexico. The message is an all.
document, and, with the accompanying papers,
will be of great interest to the country a,
large. We hope, as occasion offers, to draw
from both sources for the information and
pleasure OF our readers. The President as
signs as we take it, perfectly good and valid
reasons why he established temporary civil
government over that portion of New Mexi.
co claimed by the State of Texas. He saws
that that was at the time ofthe commencement
ot-"'he war disputed territory. as between
Mexico and Texas. and was found TO be &C.
tnally IN the possession of the Mexicans when
our troops went there Our army conquered
H. and during the tendency of the war, oil
course the y. 5; government had the same
right to establish temporary military govern.
ment there As in California or any other of the
Mexican States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
GEN. TAYLOR's REPLY.

BAroN RousE, La. July 18th, le4s.
Sir: havs had the homer to receive your com.
nunicstion Of June 10th, announcing that the
Wing Convention. which assembled at Philadel.
phia on the 7th Of that month";, and of which YOU
were the presiding officer has nominated me for
the Office of President of the United States.
Looking to the composition of the Convention,
and its numerous and patriotic constituency, feel
deeply grateful for the honor bestowed upon me,
and for the distinguished confidence implied IN
ny nomination BY it, to the highest Office in the
guy Oh tho American people.
! cordially accept the nomination, but with q
Slncere oiSNse of my ftness to fulfil the duties of
an OUNCE "nlcN demands for its exercise the most
s1al'ed 9OlI'ttc Is: and patriotism, and which has
been rendered iussriou. by the greatest names in
our history. But should the selection ~ ,hs VA
Convention be confirmed BY the naon,a .h"iS
endeavor to discharge the new dute. h. dsno. I'
wing upon me So as to meet the jus. en- 80 ;.
OF my fellow-citizens. and preserve undimin;shea
the prosperity and reputation of our Common
country. have the honor to remain,
With the highest respect,
Your most obedent servant,
q. TAYLOR.
To the Hon. J. NJ. MoREHEAn,
Greensboro, GUilford Co., North. Carolina
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IETrER TO MR.. FILLMORE.
PnILADrLrar1, June 10. ls4s.

FHILADBLRHIA JUNO FUs. 1915
Dear Str: At Convention of the Wings OF
the United. States, assembled in this city on the
7th inss, and continued by adjournment until the
9th, Gen. Zachary Taylor Of Ijouisiana, was nomi-
mated as Q candidate for the Presidency. and ycc
were nominated a. q candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency of the United States, at the next ensuing
Presidential election.
BY q resolution Of said Convention it was made
my duty to communicate to yeu the result o.
their deliberations, and to request your acceptance
of the nomination.
have the honor to be- dear SIR, your most ODE
dent servant. M. MOREHEAD.
President of the Whig National Convention.
Hon. MLEARD FILLMORE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

,. raa ... Carr Fr4a AND faz Va. T..
nave received from one Of the rOos, . ST,
gentlemen in Chatham County. H. INTELLIGENT me,
letter. which we take the liber,, 'n ~ following
lore our readers. There can be no 1 S'a be-
OF opinion between sensible men .; S,ne'ence
or in the valley of the Yadkin, abor. ,s here
advantage, not only to the region ~ "e great
Immediately connected, but to the who' country
OF the completion of the work 10 wh; S'a'e'
correspondent alludes. North Carol" Ill.," our
OF the Old Thirteen at that. ia h.h:" '' one
other State or Territ, ry in the Union in ANY any
ing facilities to the development of her ,.aO O,
ces' We trust tina, the people Of ~ g
may wake up We are far. very far, b. I'a's
hand. The opening the navigation ~ t,n'Nd
Fear and Deep Rivers, would be , APE
important beginning step. The vac, e "1 "nd
tages of the scheme to WilmiDo,o. 'u'Sn'
well be exaggerated. We here wan, ~ 'a"hot
ducts OF the West. The West want. NC -. pro- pro-
let for her products. Why cannot d. "" WI
OF both regions unite in at least NAL; rs'pe
fort to accomplish so desirable an object, W.
hope to be able, at subsequent period 81. we
vote more OF our time and space to hi. ~,
lect. In the meantime. we solicit coDtribr,;o 49,
from our friends either in the up cOun,rv a'
the low country. We will take ulea,u,' ~
spreading them before our readers - |"
PITTsBORo', JULY y 1910
DrAn STA We propose holding , Co..
ton in this place on the 18th of Angus. ne,, NJ.
on the subject Of opening Cape Fear Rive, ,,.
Fayetteville, and Deep River as high TN =. ~
cocks Mills. regret much that one p.De, n
North Caroline has again made m;.,,.. "
the time of the meeting Of the COu,.D,io,
mean the Fayetteville Observer. The vo,L
named can be effected with ease if thar.
per concert of action. The difficulty of oD.r;.-
the River is far less than many suppose. ki,h.
ileved by many practical men in this part of Nor,h
Carolina, that one hundred thousand dollar. ,,,,,
be amply sufficient to effect it, 1t is ueedI.., :.
say anything Of the advantages, both to u, and :.
1
you, that would necessarily How from it. It vorld
at once, in effect bring the Wilmington marie,
10 our very doors. and open vast track of conn.
try to Wilmington. She would have an extended
back country to support her. If the River is OMEN.
ed to Hancock's Mills, there can be no doub, #
Turnpike or Rail Road being, in short tim.
constructed from that point to the Yadkiu ,bov,
the Narrows the consequence of which would
he that the products of all that part Of North Car.
olina would be carried directly to Wilmington,
We feel the deepest interest ir this work, and
will exert ourselves TO the utmost to accomplish
it. Allow me, sir, respectfully to urge upon Won
the propriety of cslng The attention Of your peo.
pie to the vast importance of it to them. W.
should be happy to meet delegation from your
town in the Convention.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04
GEN. CUSHING AND THE MASSACHUSETTS

GEN. CUSHING AND THE MASSACHUSETTS,
VOLUNTEERS The citizens of Boston gave
the Massachusetts Regiment public enter
tainment at Faneuil Hail.. Gen, Gushing was
present as an invited guest Upon being toas-
ted, he rose to respond, when scene. dis
graceful to any set OF civilized or uncivilized
men, ensued. Itseems that the Regiment had
taken ombrage at something he had done
whilst in Mexico, and they availed themselves
OF this public occasion to insult him. He at
tempted to speak but vas Kissed down.. The
wnole aha'r is disgraccful to the Regiment.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

TIE VoLuNrEERs.-Th Committee~of IL,
appointed by the citizens of Wilmington, 10
make the proper arrangements for the recep-
ton of the Regiment Of ~ C. Volunteers, have
been busily engaged during the last four days,
in the performance of their duties We are
happy 10 learn that they have made full and
ample arrangements TO give our returned VOL
unteers reception worthy the public spirit
of our town, and worthy the gallant spirits
who have returned from the service of their
country. 1t has not yet been ascertaned on
what day it will be convenient for the Regi-
ment to accept the invitation OF our citizens
as soon as it is, we presume the Committee
will make the plan of the reception known to
the public. We have just ascertained that H.
L. Holmes, Esq, has been selected by the
Committee of Arrangements, to welcome the
Volunteers TO the inequalities OF our town.
A better selection could not have been made
P. S.-Snce writing the above, the Chair
man of the Committee of Arrangements has
called upon US, and requests that we will state
that the invitation to partake OF the hospitali-
ties Of the town of Wilmington is, OF course
extended to the aChole Regiment--as well those
Companies that have been discharged at Old
Point Comfort as those now at Smthville.
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The fete IN CHARLEsroN.-The Charles.

THE fete IN Charlottesville Charles.
ton papers contain long and glowing accounts
of the reception of the Palmetto Regiment by
the good citizens of that spirited metropolis of
the gallant South State" A gentleman of
this place, who was present, says that he new
er saw anything so well managed in his life
The whole city participated in the festivities
of the occasion. The people of Charleston
understand the proper mode OF doing these
fhin1a
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-08-04

New YoRK.-The Philadelphia Bulletin,
an intelligent neutral paper, says it has con-
versed with number of we'll informed gen.
tlemen from the State of New-York, who
think that Van Buren, will carry that State
This prediction is based upon the calculation
that he will get two-ffths of the democratic
vote, and fully one-thrd OF the whig vote
We do not know that he will get anything
like two-ffths of the democratic vote Our
accounts are the other way. We venture the
prediction that he will take more votes from
Taylor, than from Cass.