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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

DEFINITE ACcEPTANcE-lt is with extreme
Measure that we announce to our readers the
fact that Mr. REID has definitely accepted the
nomination of the Convention as the candidate
of the Democratic party for Governor. A
friend writes us from Goldsboro', that he had
the pleasure of meeting Mr.. REID there on
Monday, on his way to meet the federal can
didate at Newbern, on Wednesday. Our cor
respondent writes us that he was in fine spir-
its, and that his health had so far improved,
that he hopes to be able TO go through the
arduous canvass without much difficulty; and
you may safely add, says our friend, that ne
will be sure TO give good account OF him
Self in the contest with Mr.. MANLY. We
presume the Standard of Wednesday, will
give Mr. REDS appointments; if so, we will,
US suatter of course, publish them in this
paper if passible.
Now then, brother democrats, that we have
commenced the campaign in real earnest, let
us work in season ard out Of season. Let US
second, by every honorable means, the efforts
of our gallant standard bearer. We have said
before, that our chances of carrying the old
North State are better than they have been in
many years, if we will only do our whole du-
ty. Let us resolve that we will succeed, and
we can do it. Above all things, let us, as
our deadliest enemies, fling from us apathy
and lukewarmness. Let us go into the fight
with determination TO whip, and we will as
suredly do so. Let every Democrat in North
Carolina think, that upon his exertions, the
election will hang, and we promise our friends
that we will achieve glorious triumph. Go
TO work, then, like men, with heart and q
will?
P. S-Since the above was written, We
have received the Raleigh Standard containing
Col. Reds appointments, (given below,) ant
also the correspondence between him and tht
Committee appointed 10 inform him OF his
nomination. We cannot this week publish
the correspondence, but will in our next. Col
Reds letter of acceptance is conceived in thu
very best spirit.
COL Reds APPoINTMENTs.-Col Reid, lht
Democratic candidate for Governor, will adj
dress his fellow citizens at the following times
and places
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

GEN SCoTT AND THE ADMINISTRATIONS
Our readers will see that according TO our
promise, we have devoted large portion OF
this weeks paper 10 the bill of charges made
out by Gen. Sect, in his letter Of the gath Of
February against the War Department, and
the answer to that famous production from
the pen Of Mr.. Marcy, the Secretary of War,
as contained in his letter OF the 21st ultimo
made by the Wing press against the present
administration is, that it has pursued syste-
matte course of iIl-treatment and persecution
towards Gen Scott We, on the other hand,
have uniformly denied that such was the case
The letter of Gen. Scott, which we publish, it
is to be presumed, contains statement of all
the ills inflicted upon him by the Administra-
ton Certainly he ought 10 understand the
matter as we'll as any OF his friends. His bill!
Of charges is drawn up not in the most tenn
perate or moderate manner, and, TO say the
least of it, is in very bad taste and style, even
supposing all bis charges and statements were
true. But, when it turns out that the whole
fabric of his bill Of complaint" is baseIess.
then, indeed, does his character and his con-
duct appear in rather an unfortunate light be-
fore the American people. The letter of Mr..
Marcy in answer, is one OF the best written
documents we have ever perused. It's tone is
calm, deliberate, and temperate, yet there is a
vein OF quiet whitening sarcasm flowing through
every sentence, that must make its object
vince and writhe, even though the coat OF his
vanity and self-conceit be as thick and impene-
trable as the hide of the Hippopotamus. The
answer in point of fact and argument is tri-
umphantly complete. We ask any candid
man 10 read both documents, and then if he is
! not OF like opinion, we will give the matter
up. We beg our democratic readers TO read
both carefully, and put away the papers con-
| tanning them for future reference.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

VIRGINIA ELEcT1oN.-We clip the follow
ing from the Petersburg Republican of We'd
nesday:
Since our last, says the Richmond Enquirer
OF Tuesday, we have received the returns of
sevetal counties, but no father gains and los
Ses They stand as before, viz: eleren net
Democratic gan-equal to twenty-five mem
oers' or twenty-five on joint ballot Only niR'
counties to hear trom-which stood last YEA
as follows: Observation-Disclosures, Fayetts
& Nicholas, Grayson and Carroll. Isle O
Wight. Lee, Pocahontas, Roanoke Scott
8. Whig-Logan and Boone. We shall
probably carry them all agan-(seyen ar.
certain) and hope to redeem Logan and Boone
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

Coat a recent meeting of the Commission
ers of Wilmington, the resolution adopted at a
public meeting of the citizens, requesting them
(the Commiseioners) 10 subscribe the sum OF
500 900 on behalf of the town of Whining
ton, in the capital stock OF the Wilmington
and Manchester Rail Road was considered
and rejected by an almost unanimous vote.
The Commissio ners think they have no pow
er under the existing law to make the sub
scriDtion
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

ABoLITIoNIsM.-Wc notice a call for a great
Abolition Convention ut Columbus Ohio. The
address thinks that it is probable that one of
the great parties (Whg and Democratic) will
nominate such a candidate as the liberty men
can vote for. We will speak for the Demo-
cratic Convention. If it should undertake TO
nominate man tainted with aholtionism,
which we don't for moment dream, here's
one that wont vote for, or support, such a
nominee
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

REMAINS OF CAPTAIN BURGw1N.-It will be
seen from the Order (No. ny of Gen'l Mars
teller that the remains OF the gallant and la.
mented Capt, Burgwin are daily expected to
arrive in this place. The history Of the pres.
ent war, so pregnant with the glorious deeds
OF our brave countrymen in aims, does not
present brighter name than that OF the gal.
liant North Carolinian whose remains we are
sailed upon TO honor with the tokens OF our
respect and gratitude. He died as the soldier
loves to die, on the battle field, amidst the
Peailng OF artillery and the clashng of arms,
bravery leading on his men to the assault We
trust then that our citizens, as one man, will
hold themselves in readiness to escort his re-
mains TO their last sad resting Mace"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12
To Capt. J. S. ALLISON.

"BLAcK DAM Wings of Massachu-
sets have nominated Daniel Webster for the
Presidency, and in their address, speaking of
" availability" they say, " experience teaches
us that such quality cannot be known until
it is tested, and is not always found where it
is said to be most strong" This quotation is
in italics in the address, and we presume is
meant as hit alike at Clay and Taylor
Wouldn't Black Dan make beautiful rum
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

Political Prospects The editor OF the N M.
York Tribune is at Washington, with his WnIo
coat and large hat, as well as with his &C. n'.
AMI ready pen. He gives as political lnu ,ta,
lions on The "whig" side Of the House; 'n%.
Maryland, Louisiana. Georgia, North Ca'", -,
ma, Alabama, and Tennessee, c'the nfs' ' tof
of TayIorism,'' as he styles it, Will 60 his
Clay in convention. Pennsylvania ~ 10
opinion, will stand 10 delegates Tor C;" ,Iesn
for Scott, for Taylor-lndiana Tor MI and
Ohio is divided between. Scott, Cia!'
Mclean He concludes: obe
Such are the facts which have peeT ,r;Il
10 gather during the last three days; g. wiI
not say that they indicate that MI LAY ~, il
certainly be nominated; but | do say C1nn n
seems TO me moral certainty thai "eH'
Taylor, will not be"-PennsyUan'an'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

THE UNION MAGAz1HE-We have received
the May number of this delightful monthly,
for which we tender to the publisher our very
best thanks. We have looked through its pa
ges & must say, in justice to the fair conductor
Mrs. Kirkland, that we do not know when we
have derived more pleasure from the perusal
of one of our monthIies The " Union" is pc
cHliarIy fitted for lady's centre table. Its
embellishments, if there was not word OF
printed matter in the whole work, are really
worth the subscription. It's matter, however,
is really good. We do not know any way in
which our fair friends could better expend
three dollars, than in purchasing the monthly
visits Of this beautiful, and at the same time
valuable, periodical. Nsrael Post, lao Nassau
Street, New York, Puhlisher-s3 per annum.)
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

and Guadala for the purpose of organising
companies which are TO be formed of Amer.
cans (deserters.) There is much talk about
desertion of from four to five hundred men.
that, it is further said that several agents have
left this place in order to facilitate the deser-
ton
1t is fact that in the above named depart
mentss there are not only American soldiers
but also American officers, who have deserted
within a short time. Amongst them is an ar
tllery ohcer, who deserted six days ago, and
they have left ,his place in order to organize
in all the interior States.
According to statement presented to Con-
gress, the Mexican Government reouire Tor
the purpose of carrying on the war
against the Americans: Sappers and Miners.
531; Foot Artillery, 264O; Mounted do, $50;
Infantry of the Line, AZ $40; Cavalry. e44O:
other disciplined forces, $500. A Total Of
65, O77 men, to form 60 battalions and 16 reg
iments, and added to this rein of 145 pieces
of Artillery.
To support this force would involve a
monthly expense of Sl,l72,539, without ia.
king into account the extra pay and extra ra-
lions during the war, the cost of the horses
for the artillery train, train for the bridges
ammunition, clothing, hospital stores and 9th
er necessary expenses.
The forces existing at present are: 1nfan-
try, from 5000 to 5000 men; Cavalry, from
1000 to 5000 men; Artillery, 500 men. To-
tall 5000 to 500; which latter will include
all the disciplined forces in the service.
Therefore, the MeXicans, in order 10 con
tinue the war, will have TO arm and equip 53l
Sappers and Miners, 2l4O Foot Artillery. $50
Mounted do, 1890 Infantry of the Line
GAO Cavalry, 1890 other disciplined forces
SO SIT men in all, and 145 pieces of Artille
~, at an expense of one million and some hun
dred thousands of dollars per month.
The insurgents at Xichu. in the State o
Guanajuato. have risen to formidable body
They already number more than 5000 ant
they have partisans even az far as the dis'ric
OF San Felipe. They have given the cry fo
anarchical principles, and are destroying al
towns through which they pass. The forces
sent against them have not been sufficient tt
quell the instruction.
1t appears that the South and some of The
other States refuse 10 send their Representa-
tives to Congress. but the number is not suffi
cient to prevent the opening of Congress.
|
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

The DRAMA.-On tonight the ITALIAN As
ISOLATION will present to the citizens OF Will
m'ngton the Petit Comedy of the L" Jew and
me Doctor" and the afterpece Of " The In
v'S.6le Prince, OF the Island Of Tranquil De-
"gn's'" The latter piece, on its first presen-
''uon' some ten or fourteen days ago, was re-
celVed oy our citizens with extraordinary
eclat' and we presume, as matter of course,
1t will draw large house this evening,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

GEN, L. H. MARsTElLER, the delegate from
this district TO the Democratic National Con-
vention, lef, home on Monday last, for BALI
more, for the purpose of attending the Con.
ventiOn which is TO assemble on the 22d inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

WWe would inform the Observer that we
have no sort of anxiety to know whether the
Delegates TO the Philadelphia Convention from
this District are Clay men. We knov that
they are.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

To CORRESPONDENCE" Optimist." and
~" are both received, and will be consider.
ca and disposed of next week. Our columns
are too much crowded this week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

GEN'L TAYLoR's ALLISON LETTER.-From
an article in the Union of Sunday morning
we are led to believe that the letter from Gen
Taylor, published in another place, addressed
TO Capt. Allison, was prepared in Washing.
ton City and sent to Baton Rouge for the sig.
nature OF the old hero. The contents of the
letter-indeed, almost the very words of the
letter-were published in some Wing papers
days before the letter itself appeared. The
political game between the Clayites and the
Taylorites is waxing more Interesting every
day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

W-We are requested to state, that Whites
Creek Post Office, is kept at White Hall, BIa-
den Co., late Westbrook.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

BANK CAPE FEAR-At the annual meeting
of the Stock holders Of the Bank Cape Fear,
held in this Town on last Wednesday, the direc-
tors of the previous year was reelected. DR..
THos. H. WRIGHT was reelected President
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

0G-We have not seen The Bill spoken Of in
the paragraph below, clipped from the Chron-
cle of Wednesday, nor do we know what the
prospects of getting the appropriations ennme-
rated g tn ough' are. Will not Gen. Mckay
or some other member from North Carolina
favor Us with a copy of the Bill?
In Bill reported TO the House Of Represent
taiives by the Committee on Commerce, the
following appropriations are proposed for the
Cape Fear cr:-For beacon light on the
upper iettee, three thousand five hundred dol
lars. Fora beacon light on CampbeII's Island,
three thousand five hundred dollars For a
beacon light at Orion point, three thousand
five hundred dollars. For light boat at the
Horse Shoe, between the New Inlet and Prices
Creek, ten thousand dollars For range,
two beacon lights AT Prices Creek. three thou
sand dollars. For range for the Western
channel, two light houses, and a keepers
house on Oak island, nine thousand dollars
For buoy on the Western bar, and another
at the rip off the point Of Oak Island, five hun
dred dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

Gov SHUNK-We notice that the Wash
ington correspondent of the New York Herald
thinks that Gov'r Skunk, OF Pennsylvania,
stands quite good chance for the nomination
OF the Baltimore Convention. This is not the
Llrst time we have heard the name of Gov'r
ohuhK mentioned in connection with the Pres
idency, and we would not be surprised if he
had many strong friends in the Convention, al
the same time that we are almost certain that
Judge Woodbury. is TIE choice of majority
Of the Democracy Of the old North State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

FROM MEx1co-By the arrivals of the
Augusta and Virginia at New Or
leans, on the 30ih ultimo, we have dates from
Vera Cruz up TO the cpd, and from the city of
Mexico up to the 18th ultimo. From these
arrivals we gather the following Details which
we condense from the New Orleans papers,
MIR. Trist and Gen. Cadwalader came pas
sengers on the Virginia.
The Court of Inquiry, it was supposed,
would sit at least three weeks longer, trom the
5th ultimo,) and Gen. Scott would not leave
Mexico until after its adjournment. The Vera
Cruz &c True American" of the 18th ultlmo
says that Gen. Kearney had been very Ill FOL
some days past. hut that he is now pronoun'
ced TO be out of danger.
The opinions of the writers in Mexico with
regard to the ratification OF the Treaty, seen
to be contradictory. No quorum of the Mex
can Congress had as yet met at Queretaro, and
the American Star incines 10 the opinion tina
a quorum cannot be obtained
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12

m-To ga Down EASTER" in the Raleigh
Register of the 9Th instant, we would simply
say that we never reply to anonymous COM
munications.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-05-12
QUERETARo, April IA, 1913.

During the last few days from fifteen TO
twenty American soldiers, deserters. have ar
rived here, who enlisted Immediately into the
Mexican army. Several of them have been
attached to the artillery and ordnance depart
ment Others have been sent to Guanajuato
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-02-25
J. K. GiddiHgS.

The following specimen Of Democratic re-
fnement and Democratic truthfulness, is
from the pen of the Washington correspond
ent of the Cleveland Times. "Out Of the
~fullness of the heart the mouth spoaketb,"
and we leave our readers TO judge whether
that heart must not be foul and depraved
which speaks in such language as that be-
low. This scurrillous slang is copied with
approval into Democratic papers, which thus
vent their spleen upon one whose anti-slave-
~ character has excited their bilterest hatred.
Abuse from such a source. and for such a
cause is highly complimentary.
This morning, for the first time, ! had the
opportunity Of hearing "spotted Joshua
from the Yankee district. lie is a brainless,
shapeless mass Of flesh and bones-an inval-
liable specimen Of natural history. His per-
son bears no striking resemblance 10 the &C.
nus hdmo. Standing erect IN his capacious
row-hlde boots, he will measure six and a
halt feet, and his arms are nearly as long as
his entire person. His p%robocis in breadth
| is uusparing, admirably adapted TO inhale the
| African door. He has a Mediterranean
mouth and an unbounded stomach" The
most powerful thing about him is his diges
ton; his talents appear to be in his jaws, anc
| from tho f~ullness and size Of his face on,
would think that in grinding they took IN
lawful toll. Shakespeare would say that hi
CUTS were in his head, and his brains in hi
belly-his head, phrenologically indicated
shows him deficient in moral and intellectual
power; three fourths Of his brains, and
orine the same proportion Of his thoughts
are householders in his cerebeium. His mar
nef Of speaking has tho merit of being orig
nal--his gestIoulailon and manipulatlons al
his own; when excited, his legs slterna,el
bow in and out, thereby suiting the action
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-02-25
SALEM, OHIO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2a, 1918.

thern church, which have entered into will.
ling compact with this iniquity. Let the
whole North be set right on this subject. and
there would DO no call for active interference
or expostulation. Slavery would expire with
out a blow. 1t could not live a day without
sympathy and support from beyond it's own
borders. Public sentiment is not the lame
and slow agent which it once was; but it
moves on wings Of fire, and is like l~ightnin .
which glances through the whole armament
with a dash.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-02-25

fr5r TEKMs:-Sl,o 90 per annum, a" Sa'an":
sligo If paid wt,Aih 3 NOS. ct the Nuie !"
subscribing, and Sl,5O If payment Us 0'-
layed Angsr than 3 mos.
o. No subscription received for less ,nsn
six months. and all payments TO be mdu'
within & mos. Of the lime Of subscribing
Subscriptions for half a year to be 'nvHr'"-
biz paid in advance.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-02-25

ar remtHances 10 be made, and al Itiltr'
relating 10 tic peeuniary ga'r' q t1ePopsr'
10 Be addressed post paiG) 70 me Lu0"s"'"g
trent. C0mmunicafiOns intsnatUJ "
n,g. ID be addressed 10 he Editors
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-02-25
The Ordinance Of l7S7.

A correspondent of the Tribune, furnishes
it with the following interesting item Of his
tory with regard to the ordinance Of 1857:
Erfract from a letter addressed 10 one Of his
codcagties, then in Pirki"ia, by COL tViI-
Hdm Graysoa, u delegate 10 Congress from
thai SiG!e, dated
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1848-02-25

-
Erfraci from, a letter addressed to one Of his
coiicugtfes, then in F~irsimia, by Col. Wii-
Iidm GrGyson, u delegate 10 Congress from
that State, dated
New YoKR, Aug. 8, l7ST.
"Since my last, Congress has passed the
ordinance for the Government OF the Western
country, in n manner something different from
the one which you drew, though | expect the
departure cannot be essential but that it will
meet your appreciation. You will observe
that the consent OF Virginia is necessary to
entitle the people TO certain rights; as also
that the former act Is repealed absolutely. l
am satisfied, therefore, you will do everything
in your power TO get tho State to alter her
act OF ~cesslon, in such d manner as ~ III square
with the ordinance. 1t seems the subject
was not taken up last year.
THE CLAUSE RESPECTING SLA-
VERY WAS AGREED TO By THE
SOUTHERN MEMBERS FOR Ye PUR-
POSE OF PREVENTING TOBACCO
AND INDIGO FROM BEING MADE
ON We n. w. SIDE OF THE OHIO,
AS WELL AS FOR SEVERAL OTHER
POLITICAL REASONS.
after this ordinance was passed in Con-
gress, the Eastern Ohio Company came for
ward, and have agreed with Congress for be-
tween five and six millions of acres, lying
between the Sciota and Ne western boundary
Of the seven ranges, and extending back into
country about seven miles-on Ye following
terms, viz: one dollar per acre, public seeU-
rites, deducting onc-tbiri of a dollar for bad
land and surveying" &c.
The SALLY MILLER CAsr.-In this case,
at New Orleans. in which n reunited white
girl was claimed as a slave, the jury were
discharged on the 9th uIt,, not being able TO
agree. The Picayune says that eleven were
for confirming the freedom of the respondent.
holding her to be the genuine Salone MuI-
Ter, daughter Of a German Tedemptioner,
while one insisted on believing her to be a
colored woman, a slave by birth, and right
fully the properly Of the demandants.