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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-04-13
WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT
The Washington Wing of Saturday, saws:

"The excavation will, we understand, be
commenced forthwith, and the foundation,
or as much of i. as can be done. laid by the
fourth of July next, when the imposing cere-
monies of laying The cornerstone Of the
great monumen. will take place. Arrange
mems are being made for that grand cere-
mony which, we trust, will exceed anything
of the kind heretofore Witnessed in this
country. We are happy TO learn tina. three
patriotic citizens of Washington, Messrs
Berry, Rutherford, and Dougher.y, have
proposed to execute the cornerstone which,
has been literally presented by Mr.. Syming-
ton, of Baltimore, and their offers have been
accepted"
A Coon HAUL.-Fifteen hundred shad
and five thousand herring were taken at a
haul last week at Bryan's Landing on the
Potomac, near Pisea,away-a frs'-rate 'take'
for so early period in the season.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-04-13

THE WAsHINGToN's NEws.-Etects on
the .Markets.-The Sun of Monday last
says: The advices by the steamer Washing
ton have had no material effect upon the
Baltimore market. No change of moment
has been produced in the prices of any sta
pie commodity. The market on Saturday
was dull. Dealers, generally, were holding
off for farther news by the steamer Hibernia,
Of the Cunard line, now out seventeen days,
and nearly or quite due.
At Philadelphia on Saturday morning,
the receipt of the Washington's news IN
settled the market and dealers generally have
manifested bu. little disposition to operate
Holders of -four are asking 1912 l-2, with
out finding purchasers. Corn meal and
rye flour nominal as last quoted.
1t appears by the latest account of the
effect of the news on cotton and breadsluffs.
in New York, that there is general down
ward tendency.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-04-13

Dr. Gravissimus, the President Of Stag Hall
Club. This animal was Of the best import
ed stock, and enjoyed reputation for speed
and bottom equaIled by few race-horses in
the United States. By reference 10 the
Turf Register of 1910, her pedigree will be
found, and also an account of some of the
hard contested races she won. The Stays
have often, as she came up to the stand, ,rem-
bling with exci,emenl,' 'planked up their tin"
upon her against the field, and the result. in
each case shew that they were not deceived
But now she has gone the way of all horse
flesh. Her carcass lies upon the field, food
for dogs and vul,ures.
1t is something strange, yet i. is fact, that
in our observation misfortunes never come
single handed and alone. few days ago
the Doctor was near losing his body servant
Pompey, from fright. This negro who was
devotedto his masters race horse, and always
took care of her while living, "took on" las
the negroes say very much at her death. He
went the other day to look at her remains,
and perhaps to drop silent tear over what
TO him had once been very dear. As he ap-
preached, the buzzards were holding grand
levee. Pompey's sympathetic feeling could
with not stand the shock. He made charge
with sticks and stones upon these sweet
scented scavingers Of earth, and put them to
flight at the first assault. But bark the tink-
ling of bell is heard. Pomkey starts and
looks around. He sees nothing. The tink-
ling still goes on. His eyes start from their
sockets. His wool stands on end. When
10 huge black buzzard sails close over
head, with small brass bell around his
neck, playing most harmonious music
Pompey falls to the ground. He stops his
ears, and hallows manfully. Soon he is
upon his feet, running towards home with
all his might, exclaiming ooh Tor! de debil!
de debilH" He meets his master at the house,
who inquiries what is the matter Pompey
| has Just time to tell him he ''hab seen the
debil'' and fants. Upon recovery, Pompey
tells all abou. it. Several persons afterwards
went to see this curious Swiss bell-ringeI
and it was fact as Pompey had stated
There was among the other buzzards large
black one that had small brass bell tied
round his neck. Whether this bird has beer
caught here and bell put on his neck, Of
whether he comes from the goary plains, O
Mexico, TO sound amidst friends the death
knell of some brave officer, who has faller
upon the battle field, we know not, but wha
Il ic stated here il fact
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-04-13

FlRE-A very serious loss was sustained
one day last week by Dr.. FRANCIS WILLS.
near this village, in the burning of his stable
and several large stacks Of hay and fodder
This loss was occasioned by pot of lar OF
pitch taking fire, which was undergoing a
preparation for a seine, in or near the stable
The flame having caught to the building il
soon spread to the stack yard, and all ef-
forts TO arrest its progress were unavailing
MAY PARrY.-Mr. DAVIS will give a par
,y at his hotel in this village on Tuesday
evening, the Cd Of May next. This will
doubtless be a pleasing announcement to
many who have been anticipating that such
an entertainment would be given. We can
say tina, Mr.. Davis will give general sails
faction, as he has always done on similar
occasions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
THE RECEPTION OF THE MEXICAN
MINISTER.

The following is the translation of the
speech delivered by Senior Luis de la Rosa,
who arrived at Washington few days since,
as the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenpotentiary of the Republic of Mexico,
when officially introduced to The President Of
the United States, by Mr.. Buchanan, the Sec
rotary OF State, on Saturday last -
"MoSt Excellent SRI have the honor to
present to your Excellency the full power
which accredits me as Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of Mexico 10 the
Government OF the United States | also have
the honor and satisfaction of placing in your
Excellency's hands the letter addressed to you
by the most excellent President OF the MeXi-
can republic From both these documents
your excellency will see how benevolent and
| friendly are the sentiments of the Government
of Mexico for the United States, and how ar
IDENTIFY it desires the happiness of this republic.
The treaty of peace signed in the city OF
Guadalupe threw veil over all the past, and
Mexico will deem herself Unidentified for the
sacrifices which she made for peace provided
that treaty is religiously and invioIably fulfil
led. The honor and good faith of your excel
lency's Government are the besf~guaranty to
Mexico for the fulflment of that sacred pact.
Consequently, my country will not in future
regret that Providence has placed her near a
powerful people, daily increasing in civiliza-
ton. On the contrary, Mexico will always
address to the Almighty the same prayers
which now proceed from my own heart for
the prosperity of this republic''
The Presidents reply was most appropriate,
pledging that the provisions of the treaty Of
peace shall be inviolably preserved. and its
stipulation faithfully executed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15

session of the Legislature at Raleigh, to advo-
cate the passage of an act of subscription, on
the part of the State, for three-ffths of the
shares of the capital stock of the Wilmington
and Manchester Rail Road Company, of that
portion of the said Road lying in North Caro-
lima and also that they petition the passage
of an act authorizing the construction of a
Road from Raleigh to Goldsboro, in which the
State shall take three-fths of the capital stock.
RESOLVED, That the above Committee be ap-
pointed by the Commissioners of the Town.
RESOLVED, That the expenses of said Gonlr
mittee to Raleigh be paid out of the 1unuS VI
the town.
The meeting was addressed by Messrs. h.
Mutt, Col. John McRae, o. G. Parsley, J. G..
Wright. Gen. Alex'r McRae, B. l. Howe, Nj.
London. and DR.. Thomas H. Wright, after
which it adjourned
JAMES T. MILLER, NJ. P, Chm.
RICHARD MORRIS, Sec'y.
We learn that, in pursuance of the above
resolutions, the Commissioners have appointed
the following gentlemen to constitute the
Committee to go to Raleigh, for the purpose
expressed in the first resolution, viz
Henry Mutt, w. N. Peden,
H. l.. Holmes, WIN. {. Bettencourt.
Nj. London,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
HOTCHKlSS'
Vertical Water wheel.

IN consequence of the very great popularity
which these Wheels have attained by the use Of
nearly four thousand Of them in different parts Of
the country, the subscribers have sold about 100
Rights in North Carolina 80 of which are in full
and successful operation in Cumberland county.
When properly introduced, they nearly double
the value of the Mill, and in quantity Of WORK
generally, far exceed the most sanguIne expecta
tons of the owners, many of whom are gentlemen
distinguished for their science and practical skill,
who have attested to the value of this improve.
ment. The Wheels are more durable, and more
easily kept in order, when properly put together,
than the common Flutter Wheel. They will save
one-third of the water ard run well in back wa.
ter when there is head above. The speed of the
saw is increased to more than double the strokes
per minute
The price Of an individual right, for one pair of
Wheels, is $50.
We refer, among others. to the following gen
tlemen, some of whom have had the Wheels in
operation IL months or more. and from many of
whom we have received certificates highly apprO.
wing of these Wheels, and stating that their saws,
with this improvement, cut $500 feet day, ac-
cOrding to the head of water.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
THE SIEGE OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

THE SIEGE OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
On or about the fourth of March, 1649,
will commence one OF the most interesting
sieges that the world has ever seen. The
object Of the besiegers, who will consist
of mercenaries from all parts of the Union,
will BE- that of Dugald Dalgetty-" pay
and provant." They will have war cry,
too-oue that has become as famous in po-
Iitical warfare as was the Deus IN Tuh of
the crusaders in the wars Of Palestine, but
of very different Specification. TO the
victors belong the spoils!' will be the
shibboleth of the White House. That for
tress will be occupied by the hero of many
battle felds-as brave and determined a
man as ever defied a foe-a general whose
boast it is that he "never surrenders. y
Let him look to his laurels On the pla-
teau Of Buena Vista, with odds Of five to
one against him, he came off conqueror;
but the besiegers of the White House will
be an hundred times more numerous, and
a thousand times more Persevering than the
legIOnS OF santa anna.
Tradition informs us that a brave war
captain, who, like Gen. Taylor, had new
er surrendered in the field, was at last de-
poured by rats. Bipeds as voracious as
rats, the starvelings of long series of mi
norities. are about to run IN upon the hero
of Buena Vista. If he danies and beats
them Off he maintains that indepen-
dence of action in the actual presence Of
the foe which he promised in advance,
higher honors than ever crowned a warri-
or will be due to him. But we scarcely
hope for such result. TO withstand the
Influences that will be brought to bear up
on him, he must be more or less than NOR
tai man. Gen. Harrison was killed by
the mere fatigue and harrassment of en-
deavoring to discriminate among the hun
CRY multitude which constantly surround
ed him. What, then, must be the fate of
him who undertakes to resist and beat back
the mercenary tide!
And yet, after all, it is perhaps less
onerous task to resist than to yield. Some
changes, of course must and ought to be
made. There are men in Office, to whose
removal no honest man could object. and
if the place of such democrats Fellows
who are as openly in the market as GER
tain renegade, who, not long ago, took a
handful of half eagles from has pocket. and
shaking them. exclaimed, "Tha!'s what
| work for,') respectable Wings should
be appointed, no objection would be rails
ed in any quarter. But it is government
officers of probety and experience-men
who have grown old in the public service,
without growing rich on public plumber
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15

COLLISION AT SEA AND MELANCHOLY Loss
OF L1FE.-Of' Cape Lookout, at half-past
. o'clock on Sunday morning, December
8, the steamship Columbus came in col
lsion with the schr. Mission, of Edenton,
N. G. The schooner was perceived by the
watch on board the Columbus, and fearing a
collision, her engine was stopped and rever-
sed, but the schooner being on a wind, and
not seeing the steamer, sailed direct under her
bow; the wind having just hauled from south
east to northwest, and heavy sea running at
the time, the bow of the Columbus riding over
the bulwarks of the schooner, sunk her almost
instantly. The Mission was from Rum Key,
days, loaded with salt, for Edenton, N. c.
Capt John Cobb. and son - years old t.
g. Doubty, mate James Chatam and Joseph
Brown, seamen, and P. Nj. Gordon, cook, all
Of and near Edenton, were lost. Wilson G..
Burgess, who was at the wheel, was saved by
clinging to the bobstay of the ship. He states
that there was but one man with him on deck
at the time, who was forward, and must have
been asleep, as they did not see the Columbus
until they were under her bow. the Columbus
having all her usual lights up at the time
Both of the ships small boats were lowered
as soon as possible, to save one or two OF the
Missions crew who were seen after she went
down, but the sea being so high they sunk be-
fore assistance could be rendered. Had the
watch on board the schooner been dlscharglng
his duty, this melancholy accident could not
possibly have occurred
| Charleston Courier, 4h inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
For the Journ
TOWN MEETING.

Pursuant to public notice, a meeting of the
citizens of this town assembled at Masonic
Hall on the evening of the 3Oth ult., 10 take in.
TO consideration certain matters and things
concerning the Wilmington and Manchester
Rail Road, whereupon James T. Miller. Esq
Magistrate of Police, was called to the Chair
and MIR. Richard Morris appointed Secretary
The following resolution, offered by Mr.. Mutt
was rejected.
Therefore resolved, That the Magistrate Of
Police of the town of Wilmington, be instruc.
ted to petition the Legislature of the State OF
North Carolina, now in session, for the pas
sage of an act authorizing the Commissioners
of the town to subscribe to the capital stock
of the Wilmington and Manchester Rail ROAD
Company, a sum not exceeding $500. 900, ant
relieving the present subscribers of the towr
from their subscriptions, and that the salt
Commissioners be authorized to make such ar
rangements tor meeting said subscriptions a:
to them may seem best, provided no tax be
levied by them on the real estate OF the town
exceeding per cent, and not exceeding the
ratio of per cent. on other taxables.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That Committee of FIVE be ap'
pointed and authorized to attend the present
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
N O Il | G. E .

THE subscriber respectfully informs his friends
and the public, that he has taken the Store for
merIy occupied by Holmes and Halves, where he
offers for sale the half of the divided stock of
Holmes and Halves, at greatly reduced prices.
Among which may be found a good assortment
of domestic and fancy Dry Goods, Groceries HARD
ware, and Cutlery.
For the purpose of changing his business, he
will sell his entire stock of Fancy Goods, at New
York cost, for cash. Among which may be found a
great variety black and coIored figured and plain
Silks, silk, mareno, and cashmere Shawls, fancy
silk handkerchiefs and cravats, and large stock of
thread Laces. muslin and cambrick Edgings, and
lnSeltings, Bonnets and Bonnet Ribbons, kid and
silk Gloves, bordered and embroidered linin cam
brick Handkerchiefs, French and Scotch embroi-
dered Lace, and muslin Capes and Colors of the
latest and most fashionable style; white and black
silk Hose, Cashmeres, Bombazines, Alpaccas and
DeLaines. Together with alarge stock of French
English, German and American Cloths, and Cas-
slmeres; and great variety Of other articles, too
numerous to mention. The entire stock of Fancy
Goods will be sold at New York cost, for cash.
JOHN r. HALVES.
Dec. |, lS49-l2
Commercial Copy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
Exposing the Parson A minister "

Exposing the Parson.-A minister was
one Sabbath day examining the Sunday
School in catechism before the congre-
CATION. The usual question was put 10
the first girl, strapper about thirteen
years of age, who occasionally assisted
her father, who was publican, in waiting
on customers.
'What is your name!' said the parson.
No reply. What is your name!' he re.
peated in more peremptory manner.
None of your fun, Mr.. Minister said
the girl. You know my name well E.
nOugh.-Don't you say when you come
to our house on night, Bet, bring me
some more ale 2
The congregation, forgetting the sacred
ness of the place, were in broad grin.
and the parson looked daggers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
BOARDING AN EDITOR

On Saturday evening we were honored
with visit from tall, gaunt, wiry looking
individual, with a cadaverous and unearthly
look, OF an uncertain and reckless air. When
he spoke, he puckered up his mouth and nose,
and his voice came forth with a kind of
WheeZe, as II the exertion was too much for
the lungs His front teeth projected conside-
rably from his mouth, which gave him an IT.
resstbly amusing appearance. We ccnldn't
repress a smile as he laid down his bundle and
asked
els the Editor TO hum?"
"Thats US, sir" said we.
"Wall-rm nation glad happened to light
on you r'
"Thank you %
"Y-e-s!" responded he, playing with his
button-hole.
"Anything else, sir %
Wal-nothing special thought !
wouldn't mind the trouble of just droppin' in,
and SEEM about that artickeli Of mine, seein
as how | was down."
Article %
"Y-es!"
"Don't understand you.'
"No? That piece which you said was a
gem, about the Mexican war. Our school
master wanted 10 fill me, and make me believe
| that you was only stufin' when you said it
was crustaton from the mind Of genius
CHOW is it possible %
Wall-'taint nothin' else But thought
as if how you was stufin', you might jist
take choice of one Of these here pistills, and
settle the matter at once -
Why, my dear sir"
"Then you want tryin to fill me ,"
Certainly not!'
Wall-that amen honorable is sufficient
| And now I'm off,
So saying he picked up his bundle and left.
We liked his writings better than his looks and
manners Frederick (IIfd.) Examiner.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
HE HAD HER THERE

A very respectable looking lady stepped
into store On Washington street, few
days ago, to buy a steel reticule; the clerk
handed out a variety of sorts, sizes, and
prices, all of which the lady deliberately
viewed, handled and commented upon;
until at length having made her selection
of small one, at 50 so, she gave the
clerk ten dollar note to deduct that a.
mount; the clerk went to the desk, and re-
turning, gave the lady her change.
why, here's but Two dollars and a half
says she.
Exactly, madam replies the clerk.
well, but gave you ten dollar bill,
STRIP
Precisely, madam said the polite
clerk.
This bag, is two dollars and half, is
it not?' says the lady, holding forth the
purchased retcule.
1.-Two dollars and half is the price
madam
Then why do you take out seven dol
lars and half sir 2
'Why madam, this reticule is two dol
lars and half
Very we'll, sir says the lady.
And that one attached to your dress,
beneath your cardinal, rs fUe dollars more"
said the complalsant clerk, raising up the
lady's cardinal and displaying very hand
some steel bead reticule, there secreted.-
The lady became quite agitated, but the
humane clerk assured her it was all per-
fectly right.
You don't for moment suppose, sir
said the lady, in a low and husky voice,
that Intended
'Oh certainly not, madam = said the
clerk.
ooh, its all right, madam, perfectly cor
rect continued the clerk.
Good morning, sir, said the lady bow
ing and grinning CHASTITY smile.
Good morning. responded the gentle
manly clerk, bowling the lady safely off the
premises. No fancy sketch, this.
Boston MaH.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
NnTICE

ALL persons are hereby forewarned, (excan
ting such individuals as may receive special O.p
mission) from hunting. feeding stock, cutns
timber OF hoop-poles on my Stag Park Lands
lying and being situate in the County of Ns1
Hanover. on the waters of Cypress and Burpss
Creek. on the North East Branch of the Car.
Fear River, under the penalty of the law.
will also give Hundred Dollars reward f.,
sufficient evidence to convict any white person q,
persons of harboring my negro man JOB, who !.
out of my employ by his own consent, and is sun.
posed to be lurking about Rocky Point, passip,
occasionally TO Wilmington, and to Duplin coup.
ty. will give n reasonable reward for his appre.
hension and safe confinement in the Jail of WI.
mineton. ]. P. JORDEN.
Nov. 20, lS4S.-T3t
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15

Cure for the CtoIera.-A correspondent of
the Newark Advertiser says that while in Ire
land, in the year 1882, in reading the Dublin
Evening Mail, he met notice, with this head,
written by Lady Ponsonby, who had spent
many years in India, and had proved the eff
eacy OF the following prescription, and never
knew ii to fail =
Rectpe-13 OF. spirits of wine, J OF. OF
camphor dissolved in the wine Get small
phial OF spirits of hartshorn.
Directions. give a teaspoonful OF
hartshorn in a wine glass of water; begin i'm
mediately, and give 5 drops of the spirits of
wine, filling the teaspoon with cold water
add a little sugar; repeat this every minutes
till you have given three doses, then wait Il
minutes and commence again as before, and
continue half an hour unless there is return
ing heat; should this be the case, give one
more dose, and the cure is effected let them
perspire freely, as on this the life depends, but
add no additional covering.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15

WWILL be found, general assortment of
wv Church, Parlor, Office, q Cooking Stoves,
Crates and Tenders Double and Single acting
force and lift Pumps, Lead Pipe, Solar, Camphine
and Turpentne Lamps; Tea Trays and Walters;
Coffee and Tea Urns; Coffee higgins Coffee and
Tea Pots Steak Dishes Enameled Sauce Pans
and Kettles; Passage Lanterns; Dish Covers
Cake Boxes; Nurse Lamps, and Egg Boilers
Rifles; double and single Guns; Revolving and
single Pistols Powder Flasks; Shot Pouches :;
Game Bags; Percussion Caps, &c. ALSO, all
kinds of Copper Tin and Sheet Iron ware made
to order.
All CASH and SHORT CREDIT customers pune
tually attended to. S. P. POLICY.
Dec l, I846.-!l2-6m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-12-15
TRUST SALE.

BY virtue of a Deed in Trust, for purpose,
therein mentioned, will sell at the Cour-House
in Waynesboro', on Saturday, the 9th of Decem.
Der next, the one-half of the STEAM SAW Mill
owned by Thomas c. Garrison The Mill is of
~ horse power, and runs from six to twelve saws
as may be required. The location of the Mill at:
tords many advantages, being situated on Neuse
River, the adjacent lands of which, and its trihu.
taries, abound in the best quality of Yellow and
Pitch Pine Timber. 1t is surrounded by rich
agricultural country, in which Lumber is in great
demand. and is also convenient to the WiImiur.
ton & Raleigh Rail Road, which affords reoJu
market for large quantity of sawed Lumber an.
nualy.
There will be sold at the same time, d mpI,s
2 horses, timber wagons, &c. Terms at sale
WIN. HOLLOWELL, Trustee.
Waynesboro', Dec |, lS49-TI2-3t