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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-31

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RALEIGH CAROLINA 1NEDNrspAY MORNING.

have stood on many battle fields, and seen death
in thousand shapes, but never such a vivid and
horrible impression that. A rascal musquetaire,
in the Mono, had me covered at ten PAGES. l.. here
knocked him over with his pistol, and spoiled his
sota hearty laugh, as at good Joke, was all either
of us thought of il. With some difficulty turned
round so far face the Sergeant-he was mechan-
icay loading his musket around the projecting rock
Immediately at his back. could see the countenance
indicative of deep curiosity, of the leading le No
word was spoken. The Sergeant soon completed
his operations, and again We proceeded. - "
i have no cause te- complain of neglect. If one
opportunity for distinction wasos at Cerro Gordo,
who served under Scott, and wished for it,
need wait long for another. And my good friend, the
Sergeant, too, has received his longearned commits
sion-saying for 'gaant and meriorious services on
the -- 1647, - being the date of another battle.
He has served long, and made many good shots, but,
in my opinion, the best shot made was his shot
in the ravine of Cerro Gordo. But we have become
too serious seizing his ddle the Captain gave us,
in choicest style, Old Dan Tucker'-and merrily we
danced off our sombre mood. sgvs its s5.tsGe
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TREsoLUTIoN-No. Ill

Joint Resolution directing the Government ofRnssia
tive of the Exploring Expedition, in lieu of those
which were lost at sea, and for other purposes.
Resolued by the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of .4merica in Congress assembled
That the librarian of Congress be, and is hereby, di
rected procure and deliver to the Secretary of State
two copies of volumes six and seven of the Narrative
of the Exploring Expedition under Captain Wilkes;
and the Secretary of State is hereby directed to de-
liver them to the Government of Russia, in lieu OF
those heretofore delivered, which were lost at on
their passage Russia and that the cost of the same
be paid out of the funds heretofore appropriated to
the publication of the works of the Exploring Expe-
dition. -.z ...ff ..
SEC. Q. And be further resolUed, That the libra
rian of Congress deliver one copy of the works of
the Exploring Expedition, they shall be completed,
the Secretary of State, to be presented by him to
the Government of Ecuador. :s- Es bal ,..eaa ,
Approved March 3, 1S49. ,5- .,....s ls -.5-5.ls
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IREsoLurIoN-No. lO.l

Joint Resolution for the distribution of the Official
Register, or Blue Book, among the several States.
Whereas number of copies of the Official Regis
ter, or Blue Book, deposited in the Office Of
the Secretary of State, subject to the order of Con-
gress therefore.
Resokred by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tpes of the United States Of america in Congress as
sembLd, That full of one for each year, fa
as is practicable be furnished to each of the State
libraries and where there State Libraries, to be
deposited in the Office of the Secretary of State, and
that the Secretary of State be requested to
same transmitted to them. -.l .E - r...a -.
Approved March 2, I849 ..... ........ 81.
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lor by the official acts of his administration, repudi-
ates those pledges, by means of which he secured
his election.
That he pledged himself to be a no-party man. yet
that he confines his patronage to but one party. y
That he pledged himself, as having no peculiar
friends to reward but that he rewards none but po-
litical friends. " ~
That he pledged himself that he had no enemies
to punish, yet that he does nothing else but punish
political opponents. hszass,b .s.4.si.., .a.
That he pledged himself to remove from Office only
those who were deficient in honesty, capacity, and
fidelity yet that he has in many hundred cases re-
moved men who could not be truly impeached for
any such deficiency. f
Keep these facts before The people. = ..*'!.s Sc
-. Ilrenfnn DniEu Neana
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THE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
Is PUBLISHED WEEKLY, BY -
WILLIAM W. HOLD EN-,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

TuE NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD Is published week
at Three Dollars per annum, payable in advance. In
- instance will the paper be sent unless the money fol
he same shall accompany the ORDER Subscribers and
obes who may wish to send money to the Editor, can
IA so at all times, by Mail and at his risk Receipts fol
II sums will be promptly transmitted
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding fourteen lines will be
ted one time for dollar and twenty five cents fol
h subsequent insertions those of greater length in pro-
Zion Court Orders and Judicial Advertisements will
r charged twenty-five per cent higher than the above
ties, reasonable deduction will be made to those who
a5vertise by the year. ,1ss
Letters to the Editor must come free of postage. ~
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the part of either of the two Governments and de-
ivered to the other that the service is to be dscon-
tinued in which they shall be permitted to
turn freely, and under special protection, to their
pective ports. .ss5A tsi lesi os afiU K.
ART. XXI. The forms in which the accounts be-
tween the respective Post Offices for the transmission
and conveyance of letters be made out the time
and mode in which payment shall be made by either
Post Office to the other together with all other
of detail arising out of the stipulatons of the
present convention shall be settled between the Post
Office of the United States and the British Post
Office, possible after the exchange of the
ratihcations of the present convention.
1t is also agreed that the measures of detail men,
toned in the present article may be modified by the
tive Post Offices whenever, by mutual consent, those
Offices shall! have decided that modification wou Id
be beneficial to the Post Office service of the two
countries. .jer..s -, sastt s-- ts-se E n isl
ART. XXI. The present convention is concluded
for an indefinite period. 1t cannot be annulled by
either of the Governments, except after the expi
ration of years notice given to the other Govern
ment. e. 80 sre17 -5.ag.g -s-.s ~ as af'G
ART. XIII. The present convention shall be
ratified by the President of the United Safes, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof
and by her Britannia Majesty; and the notifications
shall be exchanged at London within three months
from the date hereof. 1t shall into operation
soon possible after the exchange of the ratifca-
tions. |
In witness whereof the respective plenipotenaries
have signed the same, and have affixed thereto the
seals of their arms. -..s.. ......-. ..
Done at London, the fifteenth day of December, in
the year of our Lord thousand eight hundred and
forty-eight. 1 t- -
:. -a GEORGE BANCROFT, IL. ST.
PALMERSTON. l.. S. .
And whereas the said convention has been duly
ratified on both parts and the respective ratications
of the were exchanged at London the Goth
day of January last, by George Bancroft, Envoy Ex-
taordinary and Minister Plenipoentiary of the Uni
ted States of America the Court Of St. James, and
the Right Honorable Henry John Viscount Palmer
ston her Britannia Maesty's Principal Secretary OF
State for Foreign Affairs, the part of their respec
tive governments. e..i
Now, therefore, be Unknown that /, JAMES K.
Polk, President of the United States of America,
have caused the said convention to be made public,
to the end that the same, and every clause and article
thereof, may be observed and fulfilled with good faith
by the United States and the citizens thereof.
- In witness whereof ! have hereunto set my hand.
and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington, this fifteenth day
of February, in the year of our Lord one
rsr.,7 thousand eight hundred and fory-nine, and
in the seventy-third of the independence oi
the United States.
JAMES X. POLK.
By the President: ... ..
JAMES BUCHANAN, Secretary Of State.
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TPUBLIc-No. 1907

An Act for the relief of James Hotchkiss.
Be IT enoeLed by the Senate and House of Represen
sembed, That James Hotchkiss be, and he is hereby
authorized enter at the Chicago land Office, in the
State of Illinois, at the minimum price, the north
east quarter of section thirty one, in nshP thirty
nine nort and range eight of the third principal
meridian Provided, that said Hotchkiss, at the time
of said entry and purchase, shall satisfy the register
and receiver of said land district that there ad
other claimants 10 said tract of land to
any part thereof
Approved March 3, 1s49
JAMES K. POLK.
ROBT. G. WINTHROP,
Speaker of the Houseof Representatives.
G. NJ. DALLAS,
Vice President of the United States, and
President of the Senate.
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Col: BESToN IN MIssoURI. The excitement on the
slave question is getting high in Missouri. In Cane
held in which men ofboth parties participated. It
IS stated that nearly all the leading Democrats of the
county were present. They endorse the Legislative
resolutions to the whole extent and de-
clare that they have received Mr.. Benton's anneoI
with Is modification and astonishment.,' A resoIu-
ton approves of the of Senator Atchson and
calls for meetings throughout the State to resist the
eHort " to enroll the proud and patriotic State of Mis-
sourl in the list of Barnburner States,,
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{ NEW RAZOR. The London Patent Journal contains
an engraving of Guarded Razor warranted moi to
cut the skin IN the process of shaving. Mr. Wake
tion and afirms that it be used By The operator
with perfect security in almost any situation It can
be used IN bed on raIway,or or even in carriage on
the common roads. The oP eration of shayingi Is Of
fected in inconcevably short space Of time even
by the most tfmid or ner9ous'' - -.
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/ EFFEcrsor ruE CHoLERA. It cleans the streets,
makes men temperate, reduces the price Of straw ber-
seed, raises The price of ne and snpher tiins the
theatres crowds the churches, shuts of the soda foun
tains, Injuries the hotels benefits the Doctors gives
with topic to write about. = s. ~. T. Airror!
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Coon News FOR VINE -BIBBERs. The National
Assembly of France has abolished the taxes On W wine-
nue.. There were seventeen distinct taxes ppon the
wine-hrst upon the vine-grower, then upon disill-
lng-tlen upon the privilege of putting brandy init
then upon wholesale-then upon retail &C. &c., till
ions of francs. -, 4'
We presume the effect of this act will be felt all
over the world We hope it will place Champagne
and other light wines of France within the reach of
ail' ana make them substitute, in general use, for
the alcohol, with which our country is now afflicted
5 Z, sa.a- ,.5s .-t =. ts.e- Richmond Nhfg...
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BY AUTHORITY.
A PROCLAMATION.

Acts and Resolutions passed at the Second Session
of the Thirtieth Congress.
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New YoRK AND BosTox. The Boston Atlas makes
co comparison between the growth of New York and
Boston in wealth since 1870 In seven yesns the in
creased value of real and personal estate in Boston
over S7SOO0000. The assessed value being in 1917
$s7764 500 real and $64 5955OO personal, while in
than $7OOO0O0; value of real estate in 1877 heinz
1871 ,5s6. and $57s57,9I7 personal. In Boston
the rates for Is4S swell the above amount to 4O3 900
real estate and $67,324,s0O personal. The Atlas at
railroads of Massachusetts especially to the Albany ore
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LARGE PIECE OF GoLD. We were. shown few
days since, the largest piece Of gold we have ever
yet seen. was procured on the Stanislaus river,
and brought here by Mr.. Weber of Stockton. ii is
about SIX inches in length, two and half in width and
from one-quarter to five eighths of an inch in thck-
ness. TO all appearance is pure gold, and weighs
sserenty-eigM ounces, sir and Aa pounds. Troy
Its value at $16 the ounce is ST. ,24s. "A glorious
similar pieces weighing about one pound each.
'D .4tG California. March 90
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!. CAPT. JoHN DoNNELL CLARK.

Wefnd in the last North State Whig the following
Correspondence between the Committee appointed to
deliver the lamented Capt John Donnell Clark the
sword purchased for him by his native County of
Beaufort and his brother William Clark, Esq. Capt.
Clark was in most of the engagements in Mexico, on
both lines, and achieved unfading laurels by his gal
lantrv and daring. - is.- .-... ..s..1t..- t'-
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young lady who was rebuked by her mother fer
kissing her intended justified herself by quoting he
passage, 6 Whatsoever ye would that men should do
unto you, do ye even so to them ''~57afs = "
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LEEcHvILLE, June IL. Is49


DEAR SIR We thank the Committee for their
kindness in presenting to the splendid sword they
Intended as present to our lamented brother We
Were not only brothers, but being nearly of the
age, were school-mates and pay-fellows together.
Indeed, there is hardly recollection of our boyhood
that is not In some way connected with hinls and you
we'll imagine our deep and heartfelt sorrow when
we heard of his mournful fate. We would rather he
had fallen amid the din and clash of arms, on some
of the memorable batte-ields in Mexico and under
the lead of gallant chiefs. But when we reflect
that he fell at the conclusion of the war, dragging
home, as it were aniserable existence, with hiscon
sttution shattered by wounds and disease cannot
any consolation for his friends in this sad bereavs
ment, it is in theIrefectien that though in humble
position, he acted conspicuous part in avar which
has startled the world, and shed glory, over our
as imperishabe as the annals of our counry's
history. a. 5ssq ~ fl.si,st ls,5gass-,, s,a -fI
We greatly regret that he did not return home and
in sufficient health receive at their hands this ee-
giant sword. We knowto his grateful heart it would
have been asuficient recompense for his every toll
and sacrifice in the most arduous of campaigns. 81
q But twas ordered otherwise. And while we la
nent the loss of brother, shall be proud have
this sword as evidence Of the public estmationin
which his services held. We shall p.1 e it in
glass case, with the swordayhich he used, and his
most splendid saddle, and some of the trophies of
wal, hope to be Transmitted through Eany genera
tlons, not as evidence of the public esteem,
than of the noblehearted generosity the citizens of
his native county. Is 5 .- ftsas g.tr:zits -alie
And would through you, in behalf of the fam
lily, present to his friends of Beaufort our kindest
for the interest manifested in him,
and forlthe generous terms in whichy you have been
Peasedto speak of him. .el -g 5j 5,,e Asg>d0sib
,t We shall ever be. most truly your triend, a5fs
WILL CLARK
l To DR.. S. S.. SATcHwELI. sa as.er ,as s-ss. al
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NEAR LEEcHv1LLr, Beaufort county,


A-' June IL, l849.
DEAR SIR: Allow me to solicit your acceptance of
the sword which ii is my melancholy pleasure hereby
to tender to you 1t was purchased you aware,
by the voluntary contributions of the citizens
ally of this (Beaufort) county, for your lamented
brother, Capt. John D. Clark, of the eighth Regiment
of the U. s. Infantry, testimonial of their high
appreciation OF his gallantry and distinguished serv
ces In the war with Mexico His generous feelings
manly impulses, and patriotic conduct had won the
admiration and esteem of all no knew-hm, and the
people at large rejoiced at his distinction. We have
the testimony of his noble and lamented commander,
Maj. Gen. W orth, that he of the gallant
and popular young officers in the Army, and we all
know how anxious our people were to extend to him
their thanks and congratu lations for his merorious
conduct. Committee regularly appointed to
obtain this sword in behalf of the people of the
y and to make appropriate arrangements for its pre-
sentation your brothers. expected return home !;
but in the midst of all qualification and pride at
the good and honors he had won, when the
whole county was ready with open arms to receive
him, the hearts of all mournfuily affected with
the sad intelligence of his death. 1t is with sincere
that fellow citizens have thus been depr-
we'd of the proud qualification of paying their high
personal regards to him, who nobly merits the
enduring esteem of ALL The committee feel, in this
disappointment of their fond hopes, the duty devolving
upon them of making other appropriate DISPOSE
ton of this sword and after timely delberaon, they
believe it proper and in accordance with the public
will that you should have it, and have therefore
quested me to present it you in their behalf.
hope you will accept and deposit it with those other
sacred military treasures of your brothers. that
yours, and which you obtained in your recent
distant the of his labors and his DEATH
need not say more of the laurels which our young
friend had and of his rising fame in the cause Of
his country. They will be cherished in grateful re-
membrance by his countrymen, and be preserved as
a rich inheritance to the common glory of his native
county and State. Our memories will ever lnger
fondy his and his deeds, so long as the high
est virtues of the human heart are admired, and SO
long the memorable battles of Palo Alto, Resaca,
Contreras, and Ell Molino Del Rey, shall shed their
brilliant lustre the pages of national history
r Very respectfully, yours, &c. 4 --a .e.-s
S. S. SATCHWELL, For the Com.
WILLIAM CLARK, Esq. = ..fs ....-. ..,. ~
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aa FLORIDA. We learn from our friends in Florida
says the Savannah Georgian, that the crops Of Cotton
and Corn very ine and anding the back
ward spring weather there was better
prospect for the planter The corn generally may be
said be made and the cotton is less backward than
had been expected-not more than two weeks later
than last wear. 0 t--. {1a4ssii.5 952gE9ef z1Gf =
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i. The Pittsburg Mercury, recording the marriage OF
Miss Holmes, President of the Martha Washington
Total Abstinence Society, to a Mr.. Andrew Horn,
appends the following: .5qi1H II ,aeitii " .7ld
sy Fair Julia lived a Temprance maid, siHjoqqs
- And preached its beauties night and morn j.;
- But still her wicked neighbors said -,
She broke her pledge and took a Horn. 20 +,
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e THINGS LIKE TO See. Like to young wo-
men peep through the windows the cracks offhalf-
opened doors to catch a glimpse of the young men,,
modesto is so admirable 30 5lpd .'i ss5soa hal
Il like to see merchant and mechanic keep their
shop doors and windows closed until the sun is an
hour hight shows they are Independent, and ask
l like~to see young ladies walking the streets on
Sundays in their silks, with holes in their stockings
lit shows they are more attentive to things above
than below. -
church door at the close Of service, and stare
female fall in the face she passes outit looks so
mu ch like good breeding. ..y - : (,
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When passing dwelling, as general rule, IL is
not polite to look into the window but when pretty
woman is sitting by it, for the ostensbe purpose of
being looked at, You may be considered uncivl and
ungenerous if you do not cast an adminng glance
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CraNOn DagnerrcOtYpe,

is the namo given to thc-.Nete Process dsooy.
cred aud patented by JOHN a WHlPPLE,
No. sc Washi4g ton 81. BOSTON,
" Dnfuerreotypes are thus talSru ~ the so
much admired #tylo of Cruyon wioga, rep
rceenting the head onlyi the 'drnpery heing N
a cloud The set aud stiff appearance 10 which
Dagucrreoty pcs are usually liable being en-
tirr1y prevented in this n"w process
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Waterman'S Kitchen Furnishing
WarerOOmS,

50 and a. Cornhip, ~ Court and and 8 Brat
tie streets, boston, zone Store fronting on
three ststr,B,)
Waterman's Patent Refrigerator, Broilcr, Hand
Shower Bath, Lamp Tea Kettle, Fountain
Coffee FILTER, Householder Bathing Pan,
SITTING Bath, lnfprts Bath, Foot Baths &c
Vhose sending their address by-mAil, Will re.
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scriptions of the above,nn1 'rrtof AZ articles
required Tor perfect Kitchen outfit ..n u.