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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-12

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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
CONSTABLE'S ELECTION.

owe are authorized TO announce Mr.JAMES
PETTEWAY, as a candidate for the office of
Constable, for the Wilmington District, at the
ensuing election.
owe are authorized TO announce Mr.. VIII.
LIAM F. BURCH. as candidate for Constable
for the Wilmington District, at the ensuing Elec-
ton.
owe are authorized to announce Mr.. JAS
It. NORRIS, as candidate for Constable, for
the Wilmington District, at tho ensuing Election.
GIVE are authorized to announce Capt. VA
THAN F. BOURDEAUX. as a candidate for
Constable for the Wilmington District, at the en-
suing Election.
owe are authorized 70 announce Mr.. JAS.
F. BROCKEF, as a candidate for Constable, for
the Wilmington District, at the ensuing Election.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09


Com FEET are an evidence that the blood is
encountered with morbid humors. which not only
render the circulation sluggish and unequal, but
prevent proper supply of the vital fluid to the
extremities. Hence coldness of the hands and
feet, accompanied with headache, giddiness, and
many other unpleasant complaints.
Wrighfs Indian Vegetable Pills are one of the
hest preyentives in the world against Cold Feet,
because they not only cleanse the blood from those
impurities which are the cause, but they impart
an energy to the circulation. which carries it with
viGor to every part of the system.
Beware of Counterfeits Of all kinds Some
are coated with sugar; others are made to resem-
BILE in outward appearance the original medicine.
The safest course is, to purchase of the regular
agents only.
For sale in Wilmington, n. C.. by George R.
French, Agent. who will supply country dealers
and planters at the Philadelphia prices.
Offices devoted exclusively to The sale of Wrht's
Indian Vegetable Pills. wholesale and retailg 69
Race ST., Philadelphia; 2ss Greenwich st., New
York and l9S fremont ST.. Boston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

Remtngton'S Brjdge.-Mr. Tyler. the pro-
prietor of the Surrey Gardens, London, has
come out in the London papers, and denied
that portion of Mr. Remington's statement, in
which he says that during the time he was
erecting the bridge, he slept in lions desert
ed cage and depended upon the charity of the
carpenters for his dinner. Our readers will
recollect that we published Mr.. Remington's
letter. describing his privatiofs, some months
ago. The letter found its way to England
and drew forth Mr., Tyler's re oinder Mr.. I
remarks: .
The bridge having been repeatedly erected
IN America attached no importance TO Mr..
Remington all he wanted was an opportuni-
ty of bringing his name before the public, for
he had other inventions he relied on to remu-
nerate himself. During the whole time he
was experimenting the construction of the
bridge, he boarded and lodged at Mr.. Ladds
mathematical instrument maker, Amelia street,
Penton Place, to whom paid G23, for such
board and lodging, and other expenses, which
sum never asked Mr.. Remington for. In
addition to which hold note of hand for
g19 for money advanced. He never slept in
the gardens he never partook of the carpen-
ters' meals he dined frequently at my table.
He had free access to the gardens when he
chose, and | should much like to possess the
instrument by which Yankee bound himself
to pay ten dollars for the advance of Is. =
Previous to lodging at Mr.. Ladd's, under
stand he boarded and lodged at an hotel in
Leicester square for four months. He told
me, also, that he had been residing at Nor
ley's Hotel, Strand !'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
From the New Orleans Picayune Jan. 81
FROM TEXAS.

The steam ship Galveston, Capt Crane, ar
rived yesterday afternoon from Galveston
whence she sailed on the oath inst. The Gal
weston News of Tuesday evening, the 23d
inst, contains the following intelligence from
Port Lavaca, Texas:
The steamer New-Orleans, Capt Aud, and
Yacht, Capt. Wilson, arrived yesterday from
Port Lavaca. The various towns on Malta
gorda Bay were quite healthy Gen. Worth
and staff were to leave Lavaca yesterday fol-
San Antonio, where, as we before stated, the
head quarters of the division will be establish.
ed.
Major OBrien is stationed as quarter mas
ter at Port Lavaca.
The Advocate apprehends that strong eff
fort will be made al the next sessions oil the
Legislature to remove the seat of government
to some other part of the State, probably to
Huntsville, and urges on the Western Repre-
sentatives the importance of being united in
favor of the seat of government remaining
where it is, on the ground that within few
years the State will be divided when, if the
public archives should be removed to Hunts.
vile, and buildings erected there, the expense
would be totally lost, as the position would be
unsuited to either of the new States.
The Advocate mansions rumor of the
cholera at Austin, but it was found on in.
,quiIy to be untrue.
There had been no cases of cholera in Gal
weston, bat it would seem from the following
paragraph from the News, of the 23d, that /
had re-appeared at Houston.
The steamer Biliow arrived from Hous
ton this morning, and we regret to say tina
the accounts represent the cholera there to b.
now worse than ever. The following is al
extract of a letter, dated Houston, Jan. %:
"The cholera has broke out again, and
am afraid it will be very bad, owing TO tn
horribly filthy condition of the city. Col
Walton and his daughter died last night; Gen
Bakers daughter is not expected to live. Their
are good Rany other cases.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

Tax ON ALIEN PASSENGERS Important
Decision.-A correspondent of the Evening
Post says the Supreme Court, now in session
al Washington, has agreed upon decision of
vast consequence 10 the State of New York.
and indeed to all the States upon the seaboard
A majority of the Court have agreed to render
Judgment adverse to The constitutionality Of
the laws Of the States imposing taxes upon
alien passengers arriving in their ports. The
States whose interest will be most seriously
affected by this issue of the long pending con-
troversy upon this question, are New York,
Massachusetts, Louisiana, Maryland, Texas,
and Pennsylvania. ...-.
learn that opinion stood equally divided
in the Court for a long time, upon the New
York and Massachusetts case, and it thus
stood in equilibra after the last argument of
Messrs Webster and Van Buren,, until the ar
rival of Judge Mckinley, which made full
Bench. 1t is impossible at present to get at
the precise points decided Judgment will not
be rendered until near the end OF the term,
which will be about March 10. There will
be many opinions delivered, hardly any one
of the Justices agreeing in the reasoning of
any other. Nor is it easy to state the aggre-
gate effect of the decision 1t is based upon
the general principle that the State can pass
no laws TO obstruct commerce legalised by the
laws of the Union, that, consequently, no tax
can be levied on the passengers while on
board the ship, though within State jurisdic-
ton, nor upon the owners of the vessel at the
time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
- @ARIMg gIgRa a,
4AK PORT OF WILMINGTON. RAk
ARRIVED

ARRIVED
Feb BRIG Louis Walsh, Mcfarland, Bermuda, to
w Davis
Schr Mary Powell, Jones. New York, G w Davis
Rr Schr Evander Enos, Nassau N P.io do
Schr Harrison Price, Naylor, New York, to Lut
terloh.
schr Thorn, Wainwright, New York, to w o JEFF
freys.
schr Falcon, Purritt, New York, to- Davis.
5-Schr Leesburg, Boon, Philadelphia, 10 DeRosset 4
Brown.
6-Brig Maria Tower, Providence RI to Barry, Bry.
ant & Co.
Brig jerome, Dayton, Bristol, r l. to C w Davis.
Schr Edward, Hardy, Baltimore, TO Master.
Schr, Purse, Pigot, Onsow CO, c, to G w Davis.
7-Schr Olive, New York, to E J Lutterioh.
Steamer Gov. Graham, Peck, Fayetteville, to & w
McGary.
schr Charles Mills, Francis, New York, to DcRosset
& Brown.
Feb 2-Brig Willingsey, Parsons, Curacoe by Barry,
Bryant & Co.
Schr Elouise Robinson New York by Lnrterloh
Schr Monsoon, Siliman Philadelphia, by w Davis
ScIir Barcelona Cousins Baltimore by G w Davis.
Schr Marion, Burns Little River by do.
Brig Random, Price, Philadephi by Hathaway
& Son.
Schr Phoenix, Scammon, Boston, by Barry, Bryant &.
Co.
schr John Potts Brown, DeVTolf, Philadelphia by
DeRosset & Brown
6-Brg franklin Bowden, New Orleans, by Barry,
Bryant & co.
Brig Six Brothers, Benson, Matanzas by Dickinson
7-Schr Warrenton, wooster, Richmond. by George
Harriss.
s--Brig Forester, Grover. Matanzas, by Dickfn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

Il Hint for Californians.- correspondent
OF the Charleston Evening News, gives the
following hint to persons about to start for
California:
"When you have paid your passage go
and insure that amount on your being safely
landed at San Francisco take the policy with
you, for, in the event of failure on the part
of the vessel by stress of weather, you forfeit
the amount paid Tin advance) by standing
your own underwater. This policy of in
to draw, or to give draft for that amount,
less the sum paid for the cash at the place
reached, and in many cases might be the on
ly alternative left, either to return to your
home, or to proceed.
"The vessel in which you embark is insur.
ed, and so ought you to insure your passage
in the amount paid, and thus you are keeping
an anchor TO windwarl."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

Baltimore Vessels Wrecked.-The brig Cob
den, Capt Cornish, which arrived at N. York
on Saturday from Hamburg. on the Goth uIti-
mo, off Egg Harbor, was run into by the ALE
Pratte, OF Baltimore. bound north, and receis-
ed SO much damage that she was started a
leaking. The ALE Pratte had her quarter
stove, and when her captain was hailed. he
was understood to say he was sinking. and
as the vessel was out OF sight in ten minutes,
lit was 6 o'clock. P M it is supposed she
must have sunk. The next day, being short
OF provisions. Capt. Cornish permitted two of
the crew and five of the passengers TO leave
the brig in boat for the schr. lone, from N.
York for Wilmington, N. c., which then hove
in sight. The boat upset and five of the sew
en- on board persisted.
Baltimore Sun, 9Th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
WILMINGTON MARKET-Feb'y 8.

Bacon-In the article of Hams, there is no
change in price, but owing to the quantity,
sales are extremely dull at quotations. AL
most the same remark may be made with re-
gard to Shoulders and Middlings, with the
exception that the two latter descriptions are
scarce. No Western Bacon on the Market.
We continue former quotations for all descrip-
tons, but they cannot be considered as safe
basis for calculation.
Beans-Are now quoted at 81 to 81 o5.
Butter-2O to % cents.
Bee}-Beef Cattle, we hear, are much wan.
ted, and good stall fed would command about
6 certs per lb. We quote from 10 cents.
Coma small cargo, $50 bushels, from
New River, selling from vessel at IS to 6oc,
in quantity to suit. Meal-The stock is abou,
fair-prices firm.
Eggs-We quote at from 10 10 123.
Four-The stock of Fayetteville Flour
may be considered light. Quotations have
advanced 25 cents per Dbl.
Hay-No late neutrality-suspicious. nominal
Lard.-N. C. Lard abundant; we quote at
74a8. Western, none.
Lttmber-Stock heavy and but very little
demand Quotations nominal
Molnsses-There has been no arrival of
this article for the last week. A portion of
the cargo reported in our last, has been dis
posed of at pc. We quote at 10 to % cts.
Naral Stores The receipts have only been
for the last week, about $500 barrels The
soft article has been sold at 50 25, quite stea-
dy, and the hard at 81 80 to 40 The lat
ter mark is reported as the market price to-
day. Spirits TuFpentine has advanced fully
cent per gallon; we now quote for last sales
p to 277 cents per gal-sl Is for the
bbls. not returnable. In Tar we have no
change to note in price. Common Rosin is in
clined downwards. though we do not know Of
any actua, sales under quotations. Sales Of
500 or 600 bbls have been effected at 55c.
Timber-The stock of Timber has been
materially reduced within The past week. and
prices appear to be rather better. Sales of
the week ranged from $50 to 81, for Mill Tim.
ber We hear of no transactions for shipping.
Pork-Northern hartel Pork is reported az
scarce. Prices without change. Fresh Pork
continues to sell at 81 so S. per TOO lbs
We learn that the market is almost entirely
hare of live hogs, and tina. some demand ex.
lists.
PsG$.-GrouHd Peas, a good article, com.
mands about 10 TO Is cents, ordinary to good
so to 70. Cow Peas are plentiful and dali
Black Eye Peas are scarce.
Poultry-CHickens. live, sell at from IL tc
rs cents; dead chickens at IS 90 cents =
Turkeys, live. so 10 rs cents do. dead, II
to so cents, according to quality.
Potatoes--Irish Planting Potatoes, per bbl..
49, Sweet Potatoes. from carts and boats. 10
! to IS cents-rctal at so cents per bushel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

III, Ancient Apple-Col Samuel jacques of
the e. Ten Hills Farm near Boston. has pre-
scented to the American Antiquarian Society,
an apple more than hfty-six years old. twas
given him on the 18th of September, 1892. as
a birth day token, by young lady, the Pc
Rod of whose entrance into life happened TO
correspond with his own.
The original size of the apple was about
that OF large cranberry; and what is some
what remarkable, it grew from small bud
starting out OF a stout LIMB. while the rest of
the fruit of the tree (the Summer Hervey) was
large, the apples Weighing from twelve to
fourteen ounces each.
This venerable specimen is as well preserv-
ed as an Egyptian mummy. 1t has many
wrinkles as usually belongs TO extreme old
age, and exhibits the complexion to which
every thing mortal is wont TO come at last.
Worcester Spy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

Height ofthe atmosphere accor-
ding to the hypothesis adopted by him in his
Treaties on Heat of Vapors, shows the densi-
ty and temperature for given height above
the earth's surface. According to the hypo-
thesis, at hight of fifteen miles the tempera-
ture is $40 deg. Far. below zero. the density
is 30. 574. and the atmosphere ceases altogether
at a height OF % 35 miles. NJ. Blot has yeri-
fed calculation of Lambert, who found,
from the phenomena of twilight, the altitude
OF the atmosphere to be about eighteen miles.
The condition of the higher regions of the at
mosphere, according to the hypothesis adopted
by Ivory, is very different, and extends to a
much greater height.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
NORTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD.

NORTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD
We give below the Yeas and Nays upon
the final passage of this important bill in the
Senate
Those who voted for the bill are, Messrs.
AShe, Bell, Daniel, Davidson, GiImer, Har-
grove. Hawkins, Joyner, Lane, Ellington,
Miller, Murchison, Patterson, Rowland, Shep-
ard, Smaw, Thomas, of Davidson, Thomas, of
Haywood, Thompson, of Wake, Washington,
Woodfn and Worth--22.
Those who voted against the bill are Mes
srs. Barnard, Bethel, Bower, Collins, Conner,
Drake, Eborn. Exum, Faison, Graham, Hes
ter, Kendall. Moye, Rogers Smith. Speight.
Spicer, Walker, Ward, Watson. Wiley, and
Wooten-22.
The Senate being tied. Mr.. Speaker Graves,
voted in the affirmative, and the bill passed
its third and last reading.
It will be perceived that As votes were cast
Mr. Thompson OF Berthe, had been called
away from the City some ten or twelve days
before the vote was taken. He would proba-
bly, have voted against the bill. as would per-
haps Mr.. Halsey of TyrreIl. who was
confined to his room by indisposition. MIR.
Albright, the Senator from Chatham, was un-
derstood to be unfrendly TO the bill but we
baye heard, would have voted for it under in
stTuctions. DIR. Berry did not vote, owing to
his peculiar circumstances. but was opposed to
the bill. Mr.. Reich, the Senator from Stokes.
was absent-we know not how he might
have voted.
Had the Senate been full, therefore, the bill
could hardly have passed that body. Much
as we rejoice at its passage, we cannot fail to
see the very narrow risk it ran. Let the PEG.
pie go TO work with alacrtty to approve and
ratify ii.-Raleigh Times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
Valuable Property to be Sold.

ON Tuesday, 2Olh February instant, will Of
fer for sale. at the Courthouse door in Waynes-
boro', Git being Court week in Wayne county,) a
lot of land situated in the village of Gol-boro'.
and known as the Battle lot 1t is in state of
fine cultivation and repair, and has on it good
comfortable two story dwelling and all other ne
cessary out-buildings, all enclosed.
The terms will be liberal. For further parlicu-
lars, previous to sale, apply to Mr. VIM. B. Ed
monson. BENJAMIN OLIVER
Feb 8, 1S49--f22 2t c
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

The Incoming Administration.-If we are
to believe a letter in the New York Herald,
from Baton Rouge, " received by gentleman
high in the Wing party" the Taylor Demo
Gratis will ever rue the day that they contri-
buted to General Tayor's election. The first
passage cannot be understood
"One thing become every day more and
RaoEe convinced of-the Generals administra-
ton will be as ultra Wing, with regard to
men, and in all probability with regard to mea-
sures, as any the country has yetsee There
is not aaaR Of the Democratic party whom
the General eatertains any opinion of. The
Mexican war he does not hesitate to pronounce
open robbery-choily nmecarrantable and ua-
1ecesSary Cass he detests. Polk he despises.
Walker he detests. Marcy he cannot forgive
for stripping him of his army. Buchanan is
the only man for whom he has any respect
Joseph Grinnell of Massachusetts had been
recommended to him for Secretary of the Trea.
sury. should not wonder If Butler King
were to be made Secretary of the Navy; but
of this there is yet no certainty"
We have here a beautiful specimen of a
" no party" President !-Enquirer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

For California.-We understand that par
ty of young gentlemen, of enterprise, energy
and character, are to leave our city this day,
for California. Their route will be TO pro-
coed from this city to New Orleans by Rail
Road-from thence to Port Lavacca, in Texas,
by steamer-then to San Antonio de Bexar by
stage. Here they will obtain mules to con-
vey them first to chihuahua, and from there
to San Francisco. The names of those who
leave are, as we learn, John S. Grips, S. F..
Edgerton, John R. Mot, Alexander Mot, VIM.
H. Wagner, j. Ford Prioleau. NJ. D., James
N. Edmonston, of this city, and E. Guesdorf,
of Germany.
We are informed that five or six others will
start either tomorrow or the next day. to meet
and join the above named party in New-Or-
leans, where they will associate themselves
with Charleston Courier, 5th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
DIED.

In this town, on the 25th utimo, Mrs. Eliza A.
Pollock, wife of Col. John B. Pollock, late of Ons
low county. in her 25th year She has died leav-
ing an affectionate companion and many friends
and relatives to mourn her death.-Coma.
In DupEin county, on the 3lst ultimo, after a
painful illness of several weeks. Mr.. Benjamin
Johnson, at the advanced age of 70 years. To
those who knew this most excellent man, labor.
ed eulogum could add nothing to his worth. En-
shrined Ill their hearts, his fond memory will cease
only with their existence. The sgonized feelings
of a companion, children, and friends. who sur
rounded his dying bed and witnessed his dssolu-
ton, best attest the bereavement of those left be-
hind. With patient and meek submissive mind,
he bowed to the Christening hand of his Maker,
and resigned bis soul to Him who gave it, with a
perfect confidence that He whose will had been
his law, whose worship his delight, would receive
his guiltIess spirit into the mansions of rest pre-
pared for those who have served him in spirit and
adored him in truth. For the last years of his
life our beloved brother had been consistent
member of the Baptist Church. Thus the tran
sient troubles of life are ended; and while his
tenement Of clay is Wondering back to its kindred
dust, his soul. we trust, will bloom IN everlasting
spring. They that wait upon the Lord shall re-
new their strength
"Death is the gate to endless joys,
And yet we dread to enter there" Com.
On the Goth December, ls4s, in the 4Oth year
of his age, at the residence of Mr. John G. Dunn
of Bordor, Harrison county, Texas, Mr. Richard
Brothers, late of this place, and formerly of Suf
folk, Virginia.
In Chatham county, on the Gath ult.. of Apo
plexy. Mr.. Stephen Gilmore, aged Sc.
In Montgomery, Ala, the Esd November
Mr.. John Campbell, formerly of Fayetteville, aged
| 80.
In Halifax county, on the 10Th ult., Mr.. Hen
ry B. Bachelor aged 35.
In Wake county, on the 18th uIt., Mr.. George
n.l
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

SaLt-Received since our last from Rum
Key 400 bushels, and from ST. Martins O.
7od bushels. making 1900 bushels for the
week, which has Changed hands 70 dealers at
Is cents per bnsEel.
Freights-some change has taken place in
the rates OF freight, Coasiwise. since bur last
There are two vessels now loading for gos-
ton at soc per Dbl, for Turpen,ine. Tar and
Rosin, and Csc for Spirits Turpentine; and
one vessel for same port. taken up at 81 per
NJ. for Lumber. Our rates 10 Philadelphia
and New York are those paid on and under
deck. See table. To Baltimore, So per NJ
kss been offered for Lumber and refused.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09

Commercial Bank of Wilmington This
institution appears to be in highly prosper
ous condition. ithas just declared dividend
OF per cent. (see advertisement in another
ecolumn.) which. with the dividend of per
cent made in August last, is equal TO per
cent. per annum on the whole capital from
the commencement of its operations. with the
Sd and 4th instruments on stock not vet called
in. We learn that the expenses of Plates,
ranzaton Of the Bank WERE Dad ont 20 ' of the
first years profits, and that after making the
two dividends, amounting 10 per cent. for
the Is months, there is left surplus OF over
II per cent. 10 form contingent fund.
Chronicle, Wednesday,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-02-09
Lrelnnd nnd rna,and -Sneaking of Ire

Ireland and England. Speaking of Ire
land. the London Times says that the people
are preparing to remove en- mGsse to America.
"Since II must be- continues the Times
:. since so large part of our British fellow
subjects must join foreign alliance. or col
ony all but independent, we rejoice to see. in
this inevitable event, the providential means
of beneficial mixture OF races"
Ireland is TO be Angliced by English emil
grants. and large farms supersede small ones.
Thus viii, says the Philadelphia Times, Irish
nationality be extinguished.