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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

RETURN OF VoLUNTEERs.-We learn from
the N. o. Delta, of the 14th instant, that on
the day preceding, the ship Tennessee arrived
from Sisal, having On board $50 members of
the American Volunteer Regiment, who went
out to assist the Yucatoes in their struggle
with the Indians. 1t would appear that the
authorities of Yucatan have been guilty of a
most d.sgraceful breach of faith towards these
men. By whose exertions, they have, in all
probability. been saved from impending de-
struction. Inaead of eight dollars month, a
suit OF clothes every three months. and at the
expiration OF the war. three hundred acres oil
land to each man, the only compensation they
have received. has been the paltry sum Of Ter
IdoIaTs apiece, all told. 49,.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
THE MILITIA.

An act respecting the Militia, passed at the
last session of our Legislature, provides that
hereafter, all persons now liable to militia du-
ty according to law, shall be kept on the mi
Itia rolls and returned as heretofore; but no
person over fh;rty-fUe years of age. shall be
called upon to attend musters. drills, or any
military exercise, except in case of war
That all persons thirty-fve years of age, who
desire the benefit of the provisions of this act,
shall appear before the court martial OF the
Regiment to which they belong, and make
oath that they are thirty-6ve years OF age, and
the Colonel shall give them certificate ex-
empting them from militia duty except in case
of war. A service of ten years in Volun
teer Company exempts from further mliitar,
daty. Commissioned officers are to be sxemp
after eight years service. Ill the rGHk G''e
1 file throughout The State are entitled to cot
FLOR the field officers from the highest to tn
lo.rest. The act also provides for two Com
Epany mastefs in each year, instead of three
las heretofore.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
From the North Carolina Standard
NORTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD

Mr.. EDITOR: have heard a little objection
to two provisions in the North Carolina Rail
Road Charter, which, correctly understood,
are not only right and proper in themselves.
but are absolutely necessary, in order 10 pre-
serve the credit and interest OF the State from
being trihed with.
One OF these provisions requires the entire
million on the part of individuals 10 be sub
scrlbe'i, ard five per cent. paid thereon, before
The company can organize. The other las
understood,) requires 100000 of their SUBJ
scrptions TO be paid in before the State is
called on, or pays any thing. Why, ii may
be asked. these stringent requirements? The
reason is this: The Road will be worth COM
paratively nothing unless completed through
and Mrough-at leas, from Raleigh 10 Char
lotie. The State is unwilling TO lend her Gre.
dit and purse TO individuals in a work OF sHeh
magnitude, until every assurance is given by
them OF the speedy and complete success Of
! the enterprise. Suppose The Company could
organize with 100000 or even $500, 900,
and could at once call upon the State fog lis
proportion. They could commence work, and
after exhausting these funds might choose not
10 proceed with the enterprise, or might be
unable TO do so, for want of mcans. Where
would the interest of the State be? Every
dollar of that interest would be worse than
lost. But how will the $500, OG0 be paid in ]!
There is no sort Of difficulty in this matter
With five per cent. paid on the 81 100000
ample assurance is given of the zeal, energy,
and soIveucy of the subscribers. The compa-
ny organizes-employs engineers--locates the
line, and on the faith OF this million of solvent
subscriptions the company is enabled to let
out contracts for grading 10 its stockholders
or olhers,) and takes bond and security for
| their performance 1t then calls on the State
she pays her 100000, and the work
goes right ahead The other 81 500 900 will
complete the Road. Three millions will be
amply sufficient. And the provisions of the
charter protect the State against any contin-
gency, and will in no way retard the work or
Cypress the stockholders. Let the friends of
this great North Carolina enterprise cease to
doubt-cease TO bubble and complain. Ais
right. Let US go to work. The people are
ready for the call. No one scheme of inter-
nal Improvement in this or any other State
ever enlisted so much popular enthusiasm
Men of all means are going into it. In the
West many wealthy gentlemen are talking Of
monopolizing the whole Investment. But the
masses are for having a share. besides getting
employment for. labor and a market for pro.
duce. repeat, all is right-so ahead
CARLTON.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
GEN. SHIELDS.

In conformity with the report of the select
committee appointed to investigate the case Of
Gen. Shields, Senator elect from Illinois, the
Senate have deci led adversely 10 his claim
to seat in that body. 1t having been decid-
ed by vote of 80 to IL that Gen. Shields
resignation could not be accepted, the Govern
or of Illinois has no power 10 supply the va
cancy, and the State must remain partially un-
represented, until the next meeting of the Le-
gislature, in 1851. unless that body be sooner
called together for this purpose. =.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

Our Book TkBLE We are indebted 10 the
publishers, Messrs. Leonard Scott, & Co., OF
New York. for copies of the January number
of the Westminster, and February number OF
the North British Reviews. OF the ability OF
these publications, it is unnecessary for us 10
speak. The most interesting article, to the
American reader, is unquestionably the re-
view eff the life and writings of our distn-
guished essayist, DR.. Claiming which forms
the leading article of the Westminster. while
the criticismin the North British, upon Macau-
ly's history of England. though marred by
aristodratic prejudices and sectaran bias, ne
vertheless deserves, and will amply repay an
attentive pefusal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
CoID GoLD, ,-CaIiforn;a I ! 81 81 anv

GoLD. GoLD! !--Caiifornia is not by any
means the only county where gold is found,
neither isexaggeraiioa confined to the accoants
OF the iaiaes in that country. AS case ia
point we mag instance ,he piece of virgin gold
said 10 have been fousd by Maj. G. w. Caad-
well. ia Untca County, ia shis State, and the
vas1oas statements made Ia regard TO its guam
tity- Some accounts making it amount to 10
pounds, and others placing i, even as high rs
II or ID. Now the truth of the matter, as
we learn from friend direct from that por-
ton OF the State. Is that Maj. Caldwell and
paaaers operating at the Lemusons mine Il,
Union County. did 6ud 10 one Of two buckets
of ore. what produced betweea 5 and 9 lbs
OF :. auxed" or melted gold, and about week
or ten days afterwards, found another " peck
et'' or rich spot in the vein, which prodaced
about two pounds more The statement
which has heea pretty generally copied from
the Charleston Courier, where it appeared on
the authority of letter from Monroe, saying
that four men in Union County, had found
twelve and three-fourths pounds on the Thurs
day aud Friday preceding, although appear
ing as a separate affair unquestionably has re-
ference to the self-same piece OF gold, which
is thus multiplied into two pieces. Without
doubt. however, the gold mines in this State
are daily becoming more profitable and pro-
dactive, and we should be reloiced to learn
that Maj Caldwell and Company had found
an independent fortune, for they are clever
fellows and good democrats. and worth theit
weight in gold any day
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

A pamphlet of 6fty Wges, entitled "a The North
and the sOoth, )" written byAlr. EtwoOd Fisher. a
ern birth3 has Seen lately introduced irtso Wash
ingtOn City, and has received the adsaisiug sane
IiOn of MI. Calhoun, and Ostee distinguished
Southern gentieEaea. Il Is said to exhibit great
ingenuity and abiEty.-C Charleston Courier.
We shall complete the publication Of the
above pamphlet in our next paper.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

oo-So far, the only one of the new appoint.
ments which the Senate have refused 10 con-
firm, has been that OF Mr. McGoaghey, as
Governor of Minnesota, who was rejected fo'
manifest. incapacity," which, as the Wash.
iagton correspondent of the Baltimore san
pointediy remarks, seems 10 be an essential
!" prerequisite for nomination by General
Taylor
The following Geographic despatch Of the
2ist, which we find in the Baltimore Sun, is
the very latest news re have from Washing
Ton City:
WASHINGTON. March 20-7, P. M.
Nesr appointments By the President-Fur.
tier Protocol Pnpcss-Run'o,ed Foreign Ap-
pointnients. 8s.-The nomination of Nathan
K Hall, of New York, is said To have been
sent to the Senate to day by the President as
Governor of Minnesota, in place of MIR. Nc
Goaghey, rejected yesterday.
1t is also said that further papers in reply
10 Benton's resolution adopted yesterday. rel
alive TO the Mexican protocol, were sent in
hy the President. Ts@
1t is tumored that COL Haskell will be ap.
pointed Minister 10 Chill, and Baiiie Peyton
Minister TO Mexico.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
SwAMp LANDS

The Governor OF North Carolina has advcr-
tieedSor sale, so, 900 acres OF reclaimed Swamp
Lands. aying in Hyde and Washington Coun-
ties. The sale is to take place in the town Of
Washington, Seaufort County. on the 2lst
May. sndef Che superintendent of the mem
hers OF the Boagd.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

SECRETARY OF LEGATIoN.-We learn from
the Baltimore Clipper of the 21st instant, that
the President has appointed GALES SEAroN. Of
the District of Columbia, Secretary of Lega-
cation OF the United States to the Federal Go.
vernment of Germany.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

Heavy BLow.-On Wednesday last, our
town was visited by quite tempest of wind
and rain, mingled with sprinkling of hail.
We should not be surprised 10 hea: OF con-
siderable damage having been done TO the
shipping upon our coast
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

The Senate will not probably adjourn be-
fore week or ten days, being detained by
the Protocol affair, 10 which, however, we do
not think that any sane man attaches the least
real Importance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

DEATH OF A MEMBER OF CoNGREss. Hon.
Rodolphus Dickinson, member of the
House of Representatives from Ohio, died in
Washington City, on the goth inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

New PosT OFFIcEs.-A Post Office is es-
sablished at Kemper, Baden county, N. c..
Joseph R. Kemp,P, NJ.
Also, at Bakers Creek, Baden county, N.
C., Jas. Smith, P. NJ.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

U. S. SENATOR Governor of Mary
land has appointed Benjamin c. Howard Uni
led States Senator, in the place of Hon. Re-
verdy Johnson, resigned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

W1af tie Vilmington Journal SAID Of the
Presidents Inaugural on the 9th.of March.
"The apparent sincerity, of purpose, which
is, in fact, its leading feature, is worthy the
occupant of SO exalted an Office. Like the
glorious sun, whose beams are illuminating
us this day, the administration of Gen Taylor
opens with rich promises of usefulness and
honor.
What the Wilmington Journal said Of the
same Inaugural ON the 6M of March, Gust
one week after its first say
"Wkile the Generals inaugural contain S
fewer words than the Inaugurals of any of
his predecessors, it contains less sense and
meaning"
This diversity Of opinion in the Journal in
much of those little jugglers who used to
tramp through the country, who could with
admirable facility blow tape and tow from
their mouths at the same time.
Chronicle, last Wednesolay.
What grounds the Chronicle has for char
cling us with diversity" we confess our
self wholly unable TO see. 1t has always
been our wish to treat'Gen. Taylor's cours'
with the utmost candor and good feeling, ant
in all cases to hope for the best. AS we coul'
! find little or no sense or meaning whatever ii
the Inaugural, we were inclined to give hin
at least credit for good intentions. How woe
fully our best hopes have been deceived, an
our worst fears realized, every day only af
ford US fresh proof. Again we repeat, in III
language of our first notice, "God grant tina
we may never have [furtherl occasion TO ca
the public notice to the alarming growth an
blackness of a little speck, which, unless w
mistake, will yet .deluge us in tempest ant
ruin" Why does not the Chronicle do US tn
justice 10 publish our. whole article, instea
of making such "garbled extracts" as are ca
culated to deceive its readers, and misrepreser
our meaning! he will do this, we are cor
fident that our course towards Gen. Tayle
will appear not only free from the charge {
=" diversity" but in strict accordance with tn
most rigid consistency.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

m-The DIsTINs will be here in few days.
The papers speak in very high terms Of them.
At Richmond, we are informed by an ex-
change paper, Is that although they had to
contend against the strongest opposition. for
SO small place-in the shape of Madame
Bishop. who gave concert that evening"
the theatre with an attractive entertainment
and ladies' fair vas open-still their room
was crowded, and as usual every one was
perfectly charmed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

G.In another column will be found long
list Of appointments by the President We
should much. like TO know how many Demo
Gratis, whose commissions have expired, Or are
:" about 10 expire . have been reappolnted-
or what superior claims their successors can
urge, apart from the most rigid partizan pre-
ference. WillnOt some of our Federal friends
enlighten US upon these matters Wonder il
they will begin by poiating to the change al
Ooracoke, n. c.?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.

The Salisbury Waterman announces Jos.
5. Caldwell, OF Iredell County, Fed, as can
didate for Congress, in the second District,
lately represented by Hon. N. Boyden, Fed
Gen. Dockery, Fed, of Richmond County,
has already taken the stump in the Sd, or Lin.
coin District. lately represented by MIR. Bar
ringer. Alexander LittIe, Esq, of Wadesho-
rough, will also probably be candidate, hav-
ing been strongly solicited by his friends, al
though we are not aware that he has publicly
announced his intention TO that effect His
politics are the same as those of Gen. Docke.
ry.
Hon. Austin H. Shepherd, Fed, is candi'
date for reelection, in the 4th District.
So far we have heard of no Democratic
candidates in any of the above Districts.
Hon. A. w. VenabIe, Democrat, we art
pleased to learn, is candidate for reelection
in the 5th District.
We anticipate considerable amusement il
watching the progress and future develope
ment of the pretty little squabbie between Mr.
Clingman, and some members of his party il
the Mountain District (the 1st.) We do no
care SiXpence who whips.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

0u-The following is an extract of letter
from gentleman who resides in Baltimore,
to his friend in this town, which we have
been permitted 10 copy, for the benefit of the
aboitionsts of the North:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
Friday, March 93, 1s4A

u-SosEPE 4, Kern. Ess, rosenaeser u aempes
HsA oMcc, Ssaea County, n G, Is authhxTsedso ce
eeiEa Esr any nsries doe the e JdaraS osEcs aaa ~
- 70 receive new sa1ssorsbess 10 said pspsg
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
"BALT1MoRE, March 18th, 18A9

envy DEAR SIR: After leaving you safe,
went through the States of South Carolina
Alabama, and Georgia; thence 10 New Or
leans, and home by way of the Rivers, and
arrived in town few days since.
81 was very much pleased with the ex.
IRENE Southern country. They do things or
a very large figure in those parts. The South
ern planter is to be found there in all his glo
ry. Wide mouthed aboltionists would com
promise all their astonishing love for blacl
folks-for even a small plantation.
1T would be good idea to force all ou
Northern members of Congress to take trip
at the expense of the Government | think
would very much alter their views respecting
this dark question: IT,.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

TNspxcTanAs RxruRSs-FTcws tsSe Sass5al
returns of The Inspectors OF NaSsa Ssares,
;Enmber and Tiaiber, &C.. Ia Marra Texzs,
1919, IF ". Hanover Co, we have unapied
the following table. which shows the total a.
atOs pseouce suspected al this port durias
the LAT 10 raOnfts, 10 have been =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

CxE. McKAy.--Ive apee1easea 10 learn that
our Distinguished Representative ,Gea. Mckay.
Is uos rapsdsy recovenRg from spvioss ia
disposition undeE which he has been lzboaT-
ing ever SINCE the adiouravaeat OF Congress,
and which has pnCaasly beea UccasScSse2 by
his strict atteatioa 70 she sabcqEsus dntSrs %
the sessso~ Ia $ew days he Eil', we hope,
be able 10 resnrne ssrs accustomed aToca1ioGs-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23
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FROM PANAMA.

The New Orleans Picayune of the 18th IN
slant publishes letters from Panama, under
dates of the 23d'and cath of January, giving
an account Of matters and things at that place.
AS the Picayune youches for the responsibility
of the writer, We are induced to make one or
two extracts, in order to place information be-
fore our readers, which may prove of interest
to at least few of our citizens, who are a.
bout starting for the '' Gold diggings," by the
Isthmus and Panama route. The letter of the
oath of January contains the following:
"PANAMA, January d. ls49.
The steamer California has been in port a
| week, and will leave on the 29th for Sar
Francisco. There has been great dissatisfac
ton given 10 all parties, not only by the de-
tention here. but principally growing out G
| the circumstance of the passengers per Falcon
a mail steamer, being put aside to make room
for passengers from N. York who had through
tickets from Rowland & Aspinwali, though
4 many arrived here a fortnight after US, and a
the time of leaving New York had no idea o
meeting the California. Capt Forbes brough
up from Valparaiso sixty passengers. who ar
provided with the proper apparatus for work
ing the gold mines. As every inducement wa
offered them to leave the ship, 70 make room
for US. without effect, Gen. Smith addressed
letter to the Consul. stating that on arrival a
California they would not be allowed TO tres
pass upon the public lands. They, however
have paid no attention TO the notice. and it
said they intend TO put US at defiance, relyin
upon the assistance of their countFymen nov
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-03-23

there. have seen several OF them about
town, buy ing ammunition, &C., &c. but it
won't do"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-08
ali About California /!

HE CALIFORNIA CREsCENT.-Wil be pub.
lished to-day, [Monday,l the California Cres-
cent" containing Map of the Bay of San Fran
cisco and the Gold and Quicksilver Region Hum
boldts account Of the Discovery and Settlement of
Old and New California, with an historical, geo.
graphical and statistical statement of the country
its climate, productions, gold mines and pearl
fisheries Typographical and meteorological descrp-
ton Of the Bay of San Francisco the Vaes of
San Jose, Sacramento, and San Joaquin and t e
western slope of the Sierra Nevada; Henry R.
of California Humboldt on the Mining Regions OF
MexicS, and on the Mines of Old California In
strucons for collecting, testing, melting and assay
ing Gold, BY Edward N. Kent, of New York an
original Essay on the same subject, written for
" The Crescent with drawings of machinery, by
DR.. Robert jackson, gentleman of great practical
knowledge; and yet another on the same subject
by our fellow-citizen, Trastour, for many years
engineer of mines in Mexico Letters from Officers
of the United States in California relative 10 the
Gold Deposit and to events occurring in that coun
try; a summary descriptive of the different Routes
to California-the Corpus Christi, Independence,
Cape Horn, Panama, Matamoros, Vera Cruz and
the Arkansas-wiih much other interesting mat
ter. The whole comprises fund of information
relative TO the great subject of daily thought and
discussion, such as ran be found no where else in
the same compass. The paper will be found
invaluable to all who want to obtain a knowledge
of or intend to visit Ell Dorado Single numbers or
packages may be obtained at the office of publca-
ton, IS st. Charles street, and 1t J. c. Morgans
Literary Depot F. keller's, under the ST. Charles
Hotel. and at J. B. Steel's, IA Camp st. Feb. 5
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-08

AMERICAN THEAwRE-Mr Booth is attracting
large audiences to this Theatre every night. This
evening he will appear as Richard the Third. Mr..
Booth is admitted by all to be the best living rep
resentative of this celebrated character and the
announcement of his performance in it never fails
to draw crowds to the theatre in which he appears
Ii will be so on this occasion, and we strongly
recommend the play-going public not to omit this
opportunity, as account of the shortness of his
present engagement, it may be the only one they
can haveat the time it is advisable TO secure
seats during the day. Nose in New Orleans, -
after an extraordinary run, accompanied by the
greatest success is also announced for performance
tonight, and withdrawal very shortly; so that no
time should be lost by those who wish to be amused
by witnessing its representation. The manager
still continues active in his exertons to deserve
success, and announces another new scenic drama
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-08

ST. CHARLES THEATRE-7Hc Herons.-Iast
night We again saw these girls in two of their favor
lite pieces. Old and Young and the Water.
man." The young ladies are talented, truly, but
we suggest that Miss Heron and Miss Fanny Heron
should entce into their pretty faces some animation
to characterize the parts which they assume. Miss
Heron canno, sing-Miss Fanny can. She wants
nothing but confidence in her vocal performances
TO make-when time shall bring her to woman.
hood-her voice both pleasing and effective in
rolade music. Her taste is much better than her
musical knowledge or style, and while many of her
notes are full of beauty, melody and pathos, the
charm of her performance is destroyed by the
mechanism of her face and action. Little Agnes is
far superior to her sisters in all things except age and
size. Her face is all alive to the matter of her part
She looks all that her tiny voice often fails to audi.
bly, articulate. Her action is good and there is a
freshness in her style that sinks in the shade the
performances of her pretty sisters, Fanny and the
elder. The Herons are well worthy of patronage,
and have it. None should miss the delight their
performances bestow
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-02-08

SEED CANE.-Some. weeks ago (savs the Ration
Rouge Gazette) we published communication from
an Intelligent planter of this parish on the subject
OF the rot in the seed cane. The same complaint
seems to be general throughout the State, as far as
our information extends. The injury threatens to
be very severe, and we have 10 doubt will be very
injurious on next years crop. About one-third of
the cane is ruined; red coating running through
the middle of the cane and reaching near the eve
has been noticed, and in some instances the eyes
seem to have lost all symptoms of vitality. This
disease in the cane cannot we'll be accounted for.