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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25
POSTSCRIPT.
Thursday. FEB "a. 81 o'clock, p. II.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
EmOM WASHINGTON CITY9
PEACE REMORS CONFIRMED.

The Northern Mail has just arrived. We
received no Union yesterday or to day. The
Inteligeneer OF the 22d inst, contains tho
following important and highly interesting
News relative TO The treaty Of peace. and sc
hasten to lay il before our readers in the snaps
of Postcript. We have no time 10 make onss
remark The Tntelligencer says:
The project OF Treaty Of Peace, signed by
Mr.. Trist as Commissioner on the part OF the
United States, and BY three Commissioners on
the part of Mexico. has been received by the
Executive, and has been now for two days
under consideration by that branch of the Gov
eminent.
The substance of the Treaty is, as we un.
derstand it. as follows:
First. Peace between the United States
and Mexico, and an Arnistiee between the
Military Comma 1ders of Che twocountries du-
ring such time as the Treaty shall be in. sus-
pense.
Secondly Mexico agrees. in consideration.
&C., that the boundary between the IT, States
and Mexico shall hereafter be from the Sea
| up the middle OF the Rio Grande to the boun-
diary OF New Mexico, and thence in line
which with some digression) is 10 run west
Tor nearly wesD to the Pacific Ocean, and
strike point south of the port OF San Diego.
Thirdly. In consideration OF this large cess
sion OF Territory the United States are 10 pay
TO Mexico the sum OF Fifteen Millions OF
Dollars. and TO satisfy all the just claims Of
citizens Of the United States against the Gov
eminent OF Mexico.
The Treaty is understood 10 contain many
provisions of detail; but does not, as we hear.
include any provision, as has been reported.
for the maintenance of Military force by the
| United States for certain time in Mexico.
The Treaty makes its appearance in ques-
tlonable form; being concluded by Mr. Trist.
az with full powers, after those powers Rad
been Withdrawn, or intended TO be withdrawn,
by the Executive. II is understood, however.
that the Treaty, such as it is, will be submit
ted by the President 10 the Senate for its con-
sideration. What will be its fate in that body
we shall not undertake TO predict.
We can at least rejoice at one thing; that
for the present there is cessation of hostili-
ties in Mexico. May it be perpetual!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

ORIGIN OF THE WAR, &c.-We publish in
our paper OF this week the report of the mi
nority of the Committee of the New York L.
glslature, upon the subject OF the Mexican
war; and ask fol it a careful perusal. 1t con-
talns condensed array Of facts which must
convince any man Of common candor of the
business of the war. so far as our government,
is concerned. We would recommend our sub
scrlbers 10 preserve the article for future refer
ence. The statements are correct, and may be
relied on.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

DEMOCRATIC MEET1NG.--Our democratic
friends should bear in mind that meeting OF
our party in this, New-HanoVer county, VIII
be held at the Court House, in this towr, on
Tuesday, of March County Court, for the
purpose of appointing Delegates TO attend the
Democratic State Convention, &c. 1t is TO be
hoped that every section OF the county will be
fully represented. Every democrat should
attend.
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MEXICAN LEpERos-Most of our readers
have heard of tie Mexican leperos or beggars.
1t is said that there are from Is to 20 thousand
of them in the City of Mexico alone. The
following description, from the pen of Brants
Mayer, will give the reader pretty correct
idea of this "knd OF fish" "Blacken man,
says Mayer, in the Sun; let his hair grow
long and tangled, or become filled with YER
min let him plod about the streets in all
kinds of dirt for years, and never know the
use of brush or towel, or water even, except
in storms; let him put on a pair of leather
breeches at twenty, and wear them until for.
ty, without change or ablution, and over all
place torn and blackened hat, and a tattered
blanket begrimed with denominations; let him
have wild eyes and shining teeth, and features
pinched by famine to sharpness breast barred
and Drowned, and (if female) with two or three
miniatures of the same species tottering after
her, and another certainly strapped to her
back combine all these TO your Imagination,
and you have recipe for a Mexican leperc,"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

THE LATE MEXICAN News On Saturday
last we received news ten days la;er from
Mexico, which we printed in slip and for
warded to as many of our readers as we could
reach. This news is the most important of
any received from the seat of war for long
time, that is, provided it turns out to be true ;
and we are induced to believe it will. The
New Orleans Picayune, of the 10th instant,
says it understands that mercantile house
Of high credit in this city New Orleans,) has
received a letter from its correspondent in
Mexico, stating that an agent of the RothschiIds
had loaned 10 the Government at Queretaro
100000 to sustain itself till the ratification
projection of the Trist treaty by the United
States could be ascertained. The negotiation
Of this loan was regarded as corroborating the
general impression that peace would shortly
be proclaimed. The correspondent alluded TO
was of the impression that General Scott had
been consulted before the loan had been made,
as it was not deemed probable such transac-
"uH WOuIQ nave taken pace unIeoo the neSO-
datOr on the part of the Rothschilds had other
assurances Of peace being made than those de-
rived from rumor or the speculations of parties
who had no concern in making the treaty.
1--WE have had no cause to modify ouE
opinions touching the provisions of the treaty
as heretofore developed by us, nor do we see
any reason to doubt that the u. S. Government
and Senate will agree to the terms proposed. >
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

IHE MISTAKEN PARTY OPPOSED TO THE
CoUNTRY's PRocREss-When Mr.. jefferson,
(says the Union of the 10th instantly in the
year 1903, by peaceful negotiation, in the
midst of the efforts of bitter federal opposi-
ton then 10 entangle him in war, procured
the title to the whole of the country west Of
the Mississippi, and all that part of the east
side including the great city Of New Orleans,
and much OF the present States of Louisiana,
Mississippi, and Alabama, with the command
OF the entire navigation of the Mississippi, the
father of waters-when he had accomplished
this great and mighty work, so necessary to
the country, and so beneficial TO the trade and
commerce CT the whole Union, the federalists
of that day declared the whole country to be
without value-there was, as they then said,
nothing of the country; and what there might
be by possibility, was only sunken swamps,
inhabited by &c horned frogs and prairie dogs"
The wise opposition in the Senate of the Uni
ted States, now that the CALIFORNIA; and New
Mexico have been conquered by the American
arms, say there is no land or country there
which can be of any possible value to the
present generation or TO posterity-no domain
that can ever be all object of settlement or pur-
chase, or whose trade can ever be of value TO
the American enterprise, which spreads civili-
cation, and draws wealth from every country
it has yet touched. AS widely mistaken now
are the federalists as they were in their pre-
dictions OF the Louisiana purchase forty five
years ago.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25
DIED..

Ia this town, on Tuesday morning last, Mr..
Gardner Edwards, mate of the brig John Crosby.
He was a native of New London Colchester,
Conn.
Near Hallsvie, Duplin county, on the Goth ult.
Mrs Rebecca Newkirk wife of Alexander New
kirk, Esq, in the Goth year of her age.
In Cumberland county, ON the 3lst ult., Mr.
David Bone, scn'r. in the list year If his age.
In Jackson. Miss, on the 9th ult, Col. Samue
Lemly. formerly of Salisbury, N. C., aged about
So years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

FOREIGN QUARTERLIEs AND BLACKwooD's
MAGAzINE.-We are pleased to find that an
agency has been established in this town, for
the delivery of the above valuable periodicals,
free Of charge for transportation or postage ;
and that Mr.. Pierce, Book seller, will act as
agent at Wilmington. The absence of such
an arrangement has hitherto prevented these
works from being as extensively circulated as
could be wished, forming, as they do, valu-
able auxiliary in difusiug general knowl-
edge of the literature of the day, and essential
as they are. TO those who mix with genteel
society, or who possess cultivated mind.
The price at which these books are furnish
ed by the enterprising re-publishers is about
one-third of what is paid in Great Britain
and by an arrangement recently entered into
with the Messrs. Blackwoods, the Magazine
will be issued in New York simultaneously
with its appearance in London and Edinburgh
on the first of every month.
The price of the Periodicals is So per an
mum for any one Of the Reviews or Black
wood S. for any two Reviews, or one Re-
view and Blackwood; 81 for any three Re-
views So for the four Reviews; and $40 per
annum for all four Reviews and Backwood.
Persons upon whom the agent may not have
an opportunity of calling, by leaving their
names with Mr. Pierce, will receive the cur
rent numbers from Mr. Ward the subsequent
numbers will be delivered at the Book store,
as they arrive from New York.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

THANKS TO Gems. TAYLOR AND Scorr.-It
will be seen by reference to our Congressional
synopsis that the joint resolutions of thanks
to Generals Taylor and Scott for their gallant
services In the Mexican war, which originated
IN the House of Representatives, passed the
Senate on Wednesday the 10th, by unani.
nous vote; Mr.. ]. P Hale, the lone star -
OF New Hampshire, excepted
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NOTICE..

HNAKEN up and committed TO the Jail of OnsIow
l County. on the 4th instant, a negro man, who
says his name is HENRY MILLS, that he is free.
and that his free papers arc in tho possession Of
Benjamin RugGels, Of Wilmington; but on a for
mer occasion. he stated that he belonged to Ben
net Flannrr, Of Wilmington. The said negro is
about rs years of age, feet or 10 inches high,
and will weigh about so or l65 lbs. The owner
of said negro is requested to como forward, prove
property, pay charges and take him away, other
wise he will be dealt with as the law directs in
such cases. w. d. HUMPHREY, ShG
jacksonville, Feb 25 l84S--[24.lIt
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

THEATRICAL ITALIAN Association of
Wilmington, gave performance on Friday
evening last, and, despite the unpropitiousness
If the weather, the audience was one of the
largest and most intelligent which we have
seen in Wilmington for many day. The
pieces presented were, Tobins comedy OF
The Honey Moon" and cts all Farce. -
We will say, in truth and reality, that we
have seldom witnessed better performance
than that of Friday night. The cast of cha
racters was admirable. The pieces were rich.
" and appropriately "dressed" Indeed, the
whole performance did infinite credit to the
gentlemen who compose the society.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

Nz-We take occasion here to tender our
best wishes to our friends in Wayne county for
the noble response they have made to our
call upon the patrons of the Journal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

u-The treaty of peace, mentioned in our
Mexican news published Today, has, we un-
derstand, been received in Washington City,
and the impression is that it will be accepted
by the President and ratified by the Senate
We must, however, wait day or two for
something more authentic, before we place TOO
much faith in what we hear reported.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

Oo-By Telegraph from Washington, we
learn that the Hon. John Quincy Adams had
another attack of Paralysis on Tuesday last
and was not expected to live.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

NorE-RIver Lumber, Tar and Turpentine are al.
ways sold in the water aud subject to the expense
of landing, inspection, cooperage, &c; say on lumber
soc to 81 per and Turpentne about loc. per DBL.
For dry virgin or mixed urpentine deduction is made
according 10 quality.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

C1-The Wing Convention met at Raleigh
onTuesday last. By Telegraphc despatch,
received by agentlcman in this town, via Fay
eteyle, on Wednesday, we learn that Messrs
Stanly, Joyner and Manly were in nomina-
ton, but no election had been effected up to
O'Clock p. M, on that day Ballotings had
taken place, Stanly received "seven, Manly five,
andJoyner three electoral Districts" The pro-
liability is that Joyner will be withdrawn, and
&anly chosen by the Convention as the Fed
eal candidate for Governor We shall see.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25
.N.aRRTED.

In Brunswick county. on the l3th ul,mo, Mr..
John P. Murrell, to Miss TeIitha Z. RiIlhurn.
In Rsbeson county. by the Rev. A. McCorquo-
dale Mr.. Malcom Currie, to Miss Eliza, daughter
of Absalom Davis. ir.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

22D FEBRUARY-The birthday of the Fa-
her OF this beautiful and happy Republic,
Was celebrated in this town, by the Clarendon
horse Guards and Militia OF the town, in quite
Handsome style.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

We learn from passengers on the Cars that
Charles Manly has been nominated by the
Wbig Convention, as the federal candidate
for Governor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

The Ice crop.-As Boston is the great ice
market, not merely of the Union, but of the
world, the following paragraph from the
Transcript Of that city will be read with in
terest:
The ice harvesters at Fresh Pond have not
yet begun to gather in their crop. They are
waiting for the ice 10 grow little more. 1t
is estimated that the ice gains an inch in thick
ness every twenty four hours in weather like
the present Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Cotton Factory at Beaufort-The citizens
of Beaufort, we understand, are making an
effort to get up a Cotton Factory in that town.
Already sum sufficient to construct facto-
~ OF the size designed has been subscribed.
We wish them all success. Go ahead! We
like to see the interest that is beginning to be
felt in manufacturing in the Southern States.
"a good time is coming, boys
Nswberrt Republican.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

The National Intelligenccr Of the 22d inst.
states that the Hon. J. c. Adams was very i'll
at II o'clock. P. NJ, of that date
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

VF"e learn from the Raleigh Register, that
~ consequence OF the vacancy on the Bench
" me Supreme Court, occasioned by the death
'uuge Daniel, the Governor has postponed
.1' meeting appointed for the Council of State,
y, Vie "a of March, until the goth day of
III r'y next so that one meeting may suffice for
BUSINESS that may then require their action.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

Co-Our-.correspondent &C." shall be atten-
ded to next week:
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FAYETTEVILLE, Feb 22-No change in Cot
ton; principal sales at u to II. Bacon lower
sales at to u for new. No change in any 9th.
er produce Observer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

Go IT, YE CRIPPLEs.-It is really beautiful
to behold the cordiality which characterzes
the Wing ranks at the present writing. Here
i'll Wilmington, the only demonstration which
has yet been made by that party in the matter
of the Presidency, has been in favor of Gen'l
Taylor. In New York, the public whig de-.
monstrations have been every way. The fol-
lowing from the Tribune" one OF the ablest
whig papers in the Union, will give the reader
some idea how old (" Rough and Ready" stands
in Gotham
son this point the action OF the Wing Gen
eral Committees is evidence most conclusive
These Committees, each consisting of five
Delegates from each Ward, were elected by
the Wings of the several Wards in fairly call
ed annual meetings at the commencement Of
the present year, with the Presidential contest
distinctly in prospect, and after the names OF
Mr.. Clay and Gen'l Taylor had become plain
ly prominent. They were elected at unusual
| ly full meetings-in some of the Wards con-
| tinued through the day, a regular poll held,
the poll books of the last election being used
| to determine who were entitled to vote. and in
three Wards alone, over 200 votes were poll
ed, while in several others the vote ranged
from to 400 each. cit is needless to say
that there are no Taylor delegates elected from
any of these 'Wards.) From the whole city,
the Delegates chosen to the Senior Committee
stand about IS to s; in the Young Mems,
there are not even five for Taylor-no, nor
three. Surely, there never was division a
mong the Wings of our city where the pre-
ponderance was so decided and unequivocal.
Does any man believe that, if Taylorsm
had really possessed any considerable strength
in the Wing ranks of this city, it would not
| have manifested itself in the constitution OF
these important Committees? Look at the &C
tivity, the prodigaIity, and the vigilance of its
champions now, and determine.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

NEw-YoRK, Feb 2l-FIour-7'ne market i.
steady, but not active. Sales of Gennessee arc
made at Sc 20 and Southern OF rs. Wheat
Sales of prime white at 1873 1870 cts. and prime
red at l24 l27c. Corn-Sales of prime white
al Sc a 5sc., and prime yellow at Coo. Corn'
meol-Sales made at 81 SO per bLl. Cotton -
Market heavy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

OF THE STEAMERS NEws.-The
ma "' oy the steamer Hibernia. says the Balti-
},,.s upper OF Saturday, being seven days
inr nv! man that by the Sarah Sands, and differ.
to- 10 :" no material particular from the quota
r0 NO ol the latter, has had no effect whatever
~. -" our market, and prices of all leading
,ro, l'ool''es remain unchanged from previous
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

POLITICAL JUGGLERY.-It is really hi I'd to
say just now, whether the Wings int hd tc
run Mr.. Clay or Gen'l Taylor. We are lncli.
ned to think that the cold nag" will once more
be brought upon the turf The following
which we clip from the Washington CORES.
pondent of the Philadelphia Sun, (whig, will
shew the reader that there is quite a spirited
game being played between the CIayites AnG
Taylorites. The writer says ''that the stale
ment which he made few days ago, that MI
Clay will decline in favor of Gen. TAYLOR, ir
case the latter is nominated by the whig ma
tional convention. and that Gen. Taylor vii
decline should Mr.. Clay be nominated, is ba
sed upon letters from Gen. T. and upon Mr.
CIay's own word. Gen. Taylor says in let
ter received at Washington, that he will with
draw his name, should Mr. Clay or any othe
whlg be selected as the candidate"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

HoMcIDE.-Mr B. C. Lilies. citizen of
Brunswick county, we regret to learn, was
killed on the 18th instant, by, it is said, a
blow inflicted by Mr.. Patrick. They had
both been drinking, and got into quarrel,
and the result was the untimely death of a
very respectable and good citizen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

NULTON MARKET BEEF--IO half barrels
L Hunts best IS Smoked Tongues for salelby
Feb PSI HOWARD & PEDEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

THE FINANcEs-THE REvENUE.-Mr. Hud.
son, of Massachusetts, (says the Washington
Upion, OF the 18th inst,) addressed the Com
mittee of the Whole in the House to-day upon
the loan bill. He followed in the wake of
Mr.. Vinton in attacking the report of Mr..
Walker. His lance, too, was shivered to pie
ces in striking the adamantne shield of the
Secretary. Mr.. H. attempted TO prove that
the receipts from the customs would fall short
of twenty six millions. The actual receipts
for the year ending the 5Oth June next may
be safely estimated al thirty-one or thirty-two
millions.
October last are, by actual returns, ell, l06,257 al
The second quarters, to the Is; Of Janu- ~, .,
airy, are o'oo|,0"7 On
sI6,444 1872 IS
Received already from the commence.
nIent Of the present quarter, about 0,9UO,UOU w
s2l,e44 lS2 %
There are four and half months more yet
to come, of which March is generally one of
the most productive months During this pc
Rod, the estimated receipts from customs can
scarcely fall short of ten or eleven millions.
Say the smaller sum, and the total receipts Of
the year may be estimated ut near thirty-two
millions
Mr.. Hudson's remark about the land sales
is equally fallacious, when he declares they
will fall short of the Secretary's estimates near
a million and half We can put no conf
dence in such economists.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

NORTH CAROLINA HAY--60 bales Crab
N Grass Hay; 80 do Cut Rice, very superior
SO do. Rice Straw 400 bushels Sweet Potatoes.
For sale by HOWARD & PEDEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

Bank Rates OF Exchange, Wilmington.
Bank chseis On Philadelphia, premium per cent.
- New York, q"
" Bofton "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

.orNcY.sJAMEs NJ. REDMOND, Postmaster a.
.horo' is Agent for this paper, for EdgecomOe ano
Claiming Counties. Mr.. will take pleasure IN re.
ivin new subscribers and receiping for any moneys
due us in that section
WASHINGTON COLLINS, Esq will receive subscrip'
ions TO the Journal in his neighborhooo.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

0ATS AND EGGS-I5O dozen Eggs. fresh |;
U 100 bush Oats just received and for sale by
Feb PSI MCCLELLAN & McRAE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

Wour dates from New Orleans are ub to
'ue 1otn inst. The Massachusetts had arE lived
at New-Oreans from Vera Cruz, but she
brings no farther intelligence from Mex 10.
~ right scith the Communicative victoria
SAeAas) Advocate of the Sd inst says" News
has reached town this morning, while Oh we
are disposed TO credit, that Capt. Henry Nc
Culloch with his company of Rangers had a
tight few days since with party Of Cd man
ches, short distance above ugtin. Capt
McCulloch lost FIVE men killed and almost all
his horses About 40 Camanches were Killed. %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

DUTTER--iO kegs Goshen Butter, for sale by
ID Feb 2b1 HOWARD & PEDEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

CANAL FLOUR--2s bbls best quality fresh
u ground Flour; rs half do do do
do do: 10 quarter bbls Flour; 20 boxes
Buckwhea, Fer sale by
Feb Isl HOWARD & PEDEN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-25

SM PACKAGES Raisins. best quality;
OV cases Canton Ginger;
Citron; boxes Lemon Syrup
Mace, Cloves. Nutmegs, Cinnamon, and all va
rcties of Spices, ground. Of the best quality. for
sale by HOWARD & PEUEN.