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The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-11
FOURTH OF JULY

The anniversary of American Independence was
celebrated in this City, it always is In an aPPro
pirate and becoming style. :
The observances of the occasion were commenced
at sunrise in the Presbyterian Church, where
was offered by the Rev. Bennett t. Blake, and an
eloquent discourse delivered by the Rev. Rufus T..
Hefin.
At ten o'clock the procession was formed, under
the direction of Col. Marlborough, Chief Marshal,
assisted by Messrs. w. Fl. H. Tucker and David
Hinton. platform and seats mad been erected in
the Capitol Square, for the accommodation of the
audience, and at eleven O'Clock the Declaration OF
Independence was read by Mr.. William H. Jones,
and an Grafton was pronounced by Mr.. Daniel L.
Towles Both these young gentlemen acquitted
themselves handsomely. The Grafton was we'll con-
ceved, neatly written, and appropriately delivered
In the afternoon the Teachers and Scholars of the
different Sunday Schools, to the number of three or
four hundred, turned out in procession and marched
to the Presbyterian Church, where they and large
audience were addressed by Mr.. William G. Doub.
We not in position to hear all that Mr.. Doub
said this interesting OCCASION but his remarks are
spoken of on all hands in terms of praise.
At night, in the Capitol Square, there was fine
display of fireworks by Col. w. H. HI. Tucker, to
whom citizens generally indebted, on these
Anniversaries, for much of the life and animation
which characterize celebrations.
The Rnggold Guards were out in their best style,
and were the admiration Of all '-the ladies nclu-
ded. We heard that they were exceedingly well
s. treated " the occasion, and we have no doubt
that they proved themselves equa to the crisis at
every point. We hope by our next Anniversary that
their ranks may be entirely filled up, and that they
may long live to unite with their feIow-citizens in
commemorating the I" glorious FOURTH
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-11

The Northern papers positively contradict the ru-
West Point. He is said to be in excellent health.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-11

WIDOWS OF THE Ex.PREs1DENTs. 1t is a remark
able circumstance, and worthy of notice and recoa'
that there are now living four widows of ex-PreS'
dents-Mrs. Madison, in her 81st year, Mrs. Adams,
in her 18th, Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. POlk-aL
whom have adorned the Presidential Mansion win
courtesy. dignity and afability, which will long "
remembered by those who have visited it.
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The Fool-kiler, we learn, having visited Smith
field and made several very significant demonsta
tons, the Editor of the Telegraph has pulled up
stakes and gone to Goldsborough, 1t is said hath'
intends, by the first Thursday in August, to elect
Mr.. Stany to Congress. We hope our, friends in
Wayne will take good care of him. He deserves 1t
for having discovered who Stephen D. Poole is
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-07-11

We learn from the last Carolina Watchman, tn"
at the Wing Convention held at Monroe, Union
County, on the 4th instant, the Hon. Edmund De-
berry nominated as Candidate for Congress
in the Third District Whether Messrs. DocSeH'
Little, and Ingram have retired from the field, u
whether Gen. Dockery is still determined to hold ~
and contend for what he considers his just ngn'
as involved in this matter, we are not informed
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The TIE OF BRoTHERs. Some Of the papers
Cincinnati and st. Louis pay warm tributes OF PI
to the exertions of the benevolent Order OF Wv
Fellows in those cities during the prevalence Of CIV"
era. Strangers dying there without any friends nov
been cared for by the Odd Fellows, and the OSu
the sick is provided with medical attendance 'u'
nurses, when it would otherwise be destitute.
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TIT FoR TAT We learn from the Richmond
Enquirer that three ortAs of the State Offices, in Vir
Rinia, are held by Wings. Since Gen. Taylor's
shameful violation of his pledges, and the exhibition
of his strong spirit of prescription, the Democratic
press of Virginia calling upon the appointing
power to tetaliae by cutting of the heads OF every
the Taylor party cannot complaint will only be fol-
lowing the example Of the second Washington
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lkaIiroad Conventions.

Hon, R. NJ. SAUNDERS, Chairman of the Executive
Committee appointed by the Greensboro Convention
gives notice that, in accordance with resolution Of
that Convention, Railroad Conventions will be held
at the following times and places, to wit:
Alamanee c; H., Tuesday, 4th December, 1919;
Iisboro', Orange county, Tuesday, 18th December;
Raleigh. Wake county, Saturday. 18th December;
Salem FORSYTH county, Tuesday. 18th December; ..
Smithfeld Johnston county, Saturday, 22d Deccmber
Goldsboro. WAYNE county, Thursday Sd January, 1885,
lexington, Davidson county, Friday, 4th January
Wilmington, New Hanover county, Saturday, 9Th January
Salisbury Rowan county, Saturday, 9Th January;
Concord, Cabarrus county, Monday, 18th January;
Charlotte, Mecklenburg county, 9Th January;
Mount Mournc, IrcdeI county Friday 11th January;
Statcsville, Irede county, Saturday. 18th January
Mocksrillc, Dave county, Monday, 11th January.
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highest number Of votes for Speaker, in hat, and
draw out name by lot. The resolution was laid on
the table, as was also one offered by Mr.. SCHENcK,
of Ohio for vote by secret ballot On Monday, the
closing vote stood as follows:
Winthrop, 101 Brown, So Boyd Is Disney, Is;
Cobb 10 scattering, 80. Total 224. Necessary to
choice lib.
We have given no report Of the Senate, That
body merely went through the routine of meeting
ness until the House effect organization. 1t
will be seen that various have at different times
been OF less generally supported by the Demo
Gratis. MIR. CoBB, of Georgia, Mr., RICHARDSON, Of
Illinois, Mr. POTTER, of Ohio, and Mr. Brown, of In
diana, have successfully been taken up. The adj
ministration party have uniformly and tenaciouslJ
adhered to Mr. WINTHROP He has no doubt receiv.
ed every vote that could be concentrated upon any
Wing candidate. 1t is possible that Mr.. BOYD, o.
Kentucky, Mr.. McLANE, of Maryland, Mr.. McCLER
NAND of Illinois, and Others will yet be tried by the
Democrats. The impracticables,' however, hole
the balance of power and it is impossible to foreset
what turn affairs may yet take So far, the conduc
of the House, although without any organization o.
rule of ORDER has been distinguished by courtesy ant
good feeling, How long this may last it is impos
sibe to foresce go. ''sf'.
LARGE TURNIp-Mr. DAVID MCINTYRE has pre-
scented with fat turnp, raised on his plantation
at Rocky Point in this county which weighs min
pounds and half. This is almost match for Mr.
FrTcH's sweet potatoc, which we noticed few week
| since
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A DANGEROUS CoUNTsKrErr.-A gentleman has
handed to for description, counterfeit $50 note
ON the Bank of Georgetown, S. c., which is better
executed than any thing of the sort which recol
lect to have seen. The plate, understand, is an
exact imitation of the genuine except that the top
mast Of the ship in the centre vgnette has strea-
MGR flying from it, whilst the genuine bills have
be engraved instead of being written The paper is
inferior The back of the note is ornamented with
two large and two small blue figures, dotted, and
nearly circular. We believe that none OF the genu
inc bills of that branch have any figures the back
Counterfeit bills on the Commercial Bank of Co
lun1hia s. C., are in circulation at Augusta and Ham
burg They arc not described. -@FayetterUle Obs.
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MORMON IMMIGRATION TO DEsERET.-Mr. BABBITT,
the delegate sent by the Mormons to ask the admis
sion of Deseret as State is now in Washington
He comedies that the whole population is now on
ly 10000, but says from II to $4,000 persons who
have embraced the Mormon faith in Europe, will
leave there IN time to reach Deseret early in the
Mormens are now willing to be organized as a mere
Territory, because the officers would be appointed by
Rthc Federal Government out of their sect. Ofcose
their applieatent to beadmitted aState with their
present. population cannot be entertained. g
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!. On Monday four more ballots were had without
eRecting anything. Quite an animated discussion
sprung up upon resolution offered by Mr. Morse,
Of Louisiana TO place the names of aIessrs Corn and
WINTHRop, the gentlemen who had received the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

POPULATION OF TExAs.-The State Census of the
State of Texas shows white population of Is SOL
and colored population of 1855, in all 58,356-
The number Of electors in this population is stated
at 253a3.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

We omitted to notice last week, the arrival here
Of Col. PHILo WHITE and Lady, both in fine health.
He is direct from Hamburg Germany, where he has
been filing the post of Consul He is spending a
few weeks with his friends here, after which he will
take wing for the Great West. .sr.
.- S71isbi,rB WdfcLadn
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IRoN FoUNpRY IN CaIIFoRNIA.-A company of a.
bout City mechanics, &C., sailed from Gherryfeld
Me-, on the 9th nit, who intend establishing an
iron foundry and saw mill there. T II
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THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.


gss-The County Court for New Hanover County
is in session, JAMES T. MILLER, Esq, presiding
The Court will continue in session during the pres
ent and coming week. in order to dispose of the
cunulated business upon the docket.
P. S. We have just learned that the Court has
come to the determination to adjourn at the close of
the present week. Were it to continue in session
next week, it would in collision with the called
session of Sampson Superior Court, which will COM
mence ON Monday next.
SUDDEN CHANGE.--On Monday last, the weather
was almost warm enough for summer, and on Tues
day night we had quite sharp frost. The sudden
transition the cold to be felt quite sensbly
RSg~The last Fayetteville Observer requests its
Wilmington exchanges to copy an editorial article
in which is stated that the Editor of that paper has
caused writ for libel to be issued against the Editor
of the Wilmington Commercial. As the grounds o.
the controversy between the two Editors appear to b.
purely of personal character, we must decline any
participation Whatsoever in the matter, especial,
since it is to Lecome subject of judicial investiga
ton. We sincerely regret the existence of unfrcnd
ly feelings between any members of the fraternity
and would not willingly do anything that night con
tribute to widen the breach.
FEMALE SEMINARY AT CLINToN-Wc are pleasct
to learn that Female Seminary is about to be estab
lshcd in near Clinton, Sampson county. Upward
of five thousand dollars have already been subscribc
for the purpose. THOMAS BUNTING, JOHN R. BEAMAN
ALFRED JOHNSON, FRANCIS PUGH, and ISAAC BoYKIN
Esqs., have been appointed Building Commissioners
and will soon let out the contracts for the necessar
buildings. Clinton is, in every way, eligible loca
ton for such an institution and think the projec
can scarcely fail of being highly successful.
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THE WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD
The last Marion Star says = .....
1t is gratifying to see, as the work progresses,
and as the time is approaching when the company
have prospect of realizing the means to put the
great enterprise in motion, how prompt and spirited
is the move in increasing the subscription of stock
in the WHINING ton and Manchester Railroad to the
amount required to get the 100000 State subscrp-
ton
There is certain amount of work to be done on
this Road before the money can be drawn for the
State subscription. The Star says for the purpose
of completing this work, another subscription has
been set on foot, and that In one neghborhood in
Marion District west of the great Pee Dee, the sum
of 600 stock has been subscribed in less than
week. and that before the middle of the session of
the Legislature there will be In that District about
something near $4,000 of new stock. If the other
District and counties interested do their duty full
" the sum of S750000 will be exceeded, and no I'M
pcdiment will be presented get the consent of the
Legislature to give the company at once the use OF
the State subscription"
The paper from which we quote has lengthy ed
itorial going to prove what benefit the road would be
to planters and others. We give Il short extract =
" If we could exhibit, at glance, the saving thai
q road even to this place would be to the interests
our community, and to the Pee Dee country general
ly, there are but few, matter of public as vel
| as of private interest who would not be willing t.
come up to the extent of their ability which if hal
would do would not only put the work beyond con
tngency but hasten its final completion.
. The planting interest of the country, fit Were
to build the road alone would save enough annually
to pay fair per cent upon the outlay"
| - North Carolina Argus.
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From this, it will be seen that Mr.. Cobb had be-
gan to lose ground. The votes taken from Mr. Cobb
were cast chiefly for Mr.. Potter, of Ohio and Mr..
Richardson of Illinois. During the day, resolution
was introduced by Mr.. Johnson of Tennessee provi-
ding that if no one should obtain majority of all
the votes cast then plurality should elect To this
Mr. Ashmun, of Massachusetts,, moved as an amend
ment that the vote should be taken by ballot instead
of rira roce. The resolution and amendment were
laid OF the table, by vote of 2l0 to IL.
On Thursday, the House debated at some length
resolution introduced by Mr. NIcClernand, of Illinois,
that Linn Boyd of kentucky, be chosen Chairman of
the House, for the purpose of preserving ORDER until
a Sneaker be elected. Mr.. NIcCIernand in moving
these resolutions stated that his wish to secure
order during the efforts of the House at organization
After much conversation being had, and several
amendments offered the resolution laid the
table bv a vote of 1G to los. Those voting to lay
it on the table being mostly Wings and Free Sellers
those in favor of the resolution Democrats. After
this matter had been disposed Of four ballotings were
had the final one resulting follows Mr.. II. Cobb
received 63; Mr.. Winthrop, 100; Mr.. Potter, Is
Mr.. Tuck 9; Mr.. Richardson, &c; Mr.. Gentry 5
and Messrs Cleveland, Weborn, McClcrnand: and
p. King l each In oil 225 votes cast Necessary
to choice, 1l3
On Friday, the eth inst, four ballotings had
with pretty near the result the preceding
day The last vote ON Friday stood as follows: Mr.
Winthrop, 1902; Mr.. Cobb, Is; Mr.. Richardson, %
Mr. Potter, Is Mr.. Wilmot, I Mr.. Strong 2; Mr.
Gentry, 5 !; and MIR Morse, Mr.. McClernand and
Mr. Booth. ! each.
On Friday night q democratic caucus was held
Mr. CoBB'S name was withdrawn at his request
The caucus adopted no candidate but every member
was left full discretion to vote for whom he pleased
On Saturday six ballots taken, but without
effecting anything. The only matter of any inter
est was a resolution introduced by Mr.. CHESTER But
LER, of Pennsylvania, to declare Mr.. WINTHROP
Speaker leaving the name of the Clerk to be fet
up by the Democrats The reason given by Mr.
BUTLER why the resolution should be passed, wa
that Mp CoLLAMER had hired express to carr,
the message and accompanying documents North AM
East and that the express was kept in readiness a
heavy charge to the department.. The resolution
was laid ON the table. On Saturday the final vot
stood as follows:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

A novel match took place recently near HEREFORD
in which young gentleman undertook for wager
to lap up saucer of milk in less time than cat
They both commenced at the same time, but on
count of the gentleman being seized with violent
fit of laughter which greatly impeded his progress
the cat was enabled to obtain great lead however
the gentleman soon up with her, and won by
two tablespoonful!
A single man having advertised for employment
maiden lady wrote to inform him that if he could
find nothing better to do he might come and marry
her He did so and made $4,000 by the operation
THE CoTToN CRoP.-The total crop of the U. s. IN
1849, the present year. is estimated in an article IN
HUNTs Magazine at 2,729,000 bales, 3So,0oV more
then in lS48 The crop for 1850 is estimated 70 a.
mount to 2250,000 bales The consumption VI co.
ton in the United States in 1e49 IS put down "g
5l8 600 of Great Britain at 100000; and Frances
of ttnitcd States cotton, at 100000 bales.
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Congress.

Another week has passed. and Congress is still I'M
organized How long this state of things is to con-
tinuc, we are unable to say. Certain it is that the
people and the press are heartily sick of position
of affairs which has parallel since 1889, when the
Presidents Message not delivered until the 10th
OF December. That document, VIC understand, has
been in the hands of the printer for the last ten days
only awaiting the action of Congress to admit of its
Tromulg CATION. From accounts, it will make about
five columns of the Journal 'chen get it but when
that will be- is quite another thing. We left off
summary last week with Tuesday, the 4th inst. We
will cndeavor to bring it up to the very latest
dates which have reached before going to press
not but that there is such in the proceed
ngs that day might do for all, still it may be a
matter Of interest to note the various abOrtive at
tempts which have been made at organization, cspc
cially as there is most complete dcarth of news
every description.
On Wednesday, the 5th inst. the House of Repre-
proceeded to vote for Speaker. Five balOtngs were
had, but without any material change The follow
ing is the result of the last ballot:
Mr. Cobb of Georgia, received ..... sc
Mi. Potter 80 IL
MIR. Richardson ..........
MI. noot 800 800 '''' 80 zee
D1r. GENTRY
MIR. Cleveland 80. '''' '''' '''' '''''''
Mr.. Allen .... 80. '''.'''' '''''''
MIR. kaufman ........ 80.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

THE OBJECT OF PREAcHING-John did not preach
SO much to please as to profit. He chose rather to
discover mems SINS than to show his eloquence.
That is the best looking glass not which is most gil
'ded, but which shows the truest face. ''-7 ss"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

Who will take the lions part
NICK lotion he can roar you like q suckinn doro
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Forcign-Scvcn Days Later from Europe.
The steamship Europa arrived at Boston on'the
9th instant. She brings news one week later We
extract from Northern exchanges the following
items '.v
In political point of vicw the news is not much
Importance.
treaty of negotiation between France and Bel
gium has recently been signed and ratified.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

In consequence of renewed plotting by the rebel
chief CHUTTUR SINGH, his four sons and many others
of the Sikh leaders, who took an active part in the
late Instruction the whole of them have been sur
priscd and SEIZED by the orders of Lord DALHoU1sE
at Umritsir, Lahore, and other places; and hence
forth they to be vigorously confined within the
walls of prison.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

l WONDERFUL FALL.-A 1aborer, named Patrick
Hencelis fell from the top of fve-story building
in New York, last Saturday, and strangely enough,
e was not kiled-only his wrist and chest injured.
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from the Washington Union.
Organization

Can't yon make Speaker?
Won't you make a Speaker!
The joys of earth are little worth.
Unless you make Speaker .-RouoE.
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In consequence of the convictions before the high
Court of Versailles, twenty seats in the Legislative
Assembly have been vacated. On the 18th the high
Court of Versailles pronounced sentence of transport
taion for life on LEDRU RoLLIN and thrty-three 9TH
er persons implicated in the June instructions
An almost complete change in the diplomatic and
consulate corps is again spoken of:
NJ GUZoT is at present one of the lions of Paris,
and walks about the streets apparently
cd Ill the palmiest days of LOUIS PHILIPPE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-14

THE lower house of the Georgia Legislature has
adopted resolution in favor of electing judges by
the people.
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SUDDEN CHANGE.--On Monday last, the weather
was almost warm enough for summer and on Tues
day night we had quite sharp frost. The sudden
transition causes the cold to be felt quito sensiblY
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WILMINGTON, N C, FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 30 1919
Saddle. Harness, and Trunk
MANDATORY.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the public
that he has recently received large additions 10 bis
stock of Saddle and Harness mountings, &c, of
the latest and most improved style, and is con-
stantly manufacturing, at his store on Market
street, formerly occupied by Guy Z. Hoichkiss,
every description Of articles in the above line
From his e. eri-nce in the business he feels con-
fdent that he will be able to give entire satsfac-
ton to his customers, and all others who NAV IA.
vor him with call. He has now on hand, and
will constantly keep. a large assortment of
Coach, Gig, SuLky, and Buggy Harnesses La
dy's Saddles. Brides, Whips. de-;
GentLemen's Saddles, Brides,
WHIPS, Spurs. &c. de-,
all of which he will warrant 10 be of the best ma.
terials and workmanship. He has also large
assortment of
Trunks, Valises, Saddle and Carpet Bags, Satch-
els, fancy Trunks, &C.,
and all other articles usually kept in such estal-
lIshments, oil which he offers low for cash, or
on short credit to prompt customers.
Saddles. Harness, Trunks, Medical Bags, &c.
&c. made to order.
REPArRING of all kinds done with neatness and
despatch. Old Saddles and Harness taken in
part pay for new. JOHN J. CONOLEY.
N bah accounts standing on my book over
six months. will be charged with interest. All
persons indebted to the subscriber for last year
will please call and settle, as by 80 doing they
may prevent what would be disagreeabe to them
and unpleasant to him, persons sometimes have
to do unpleasant things in self.defenee JIG.
March 9, ls48