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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-09

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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

His SEAKEsHIP.-Snugly coiled up in a
grated box, under our Office, the ENDURING
student of nature may find one of her most re.
spectacle productions in the shape of a slap.
ping big Rattle-Snake, ornamented with some
fourteen of those charming instruments OF
sound BY way of caudal appendage. The
fellow is about FIVE feet long, stout in proper.
ton, and from his fourteen rattles, we pre-.
sumo is fourteen years old. 1t is remarkable
how custom blunts our sensibilities. Under
most circumstances the noise of Rattle Snake
is by no means temptation TO sleep, yet SO
used have we become to see the boys stir him
up and hear him sing, that we find it difficult
to enjoy srooze these warm afternoons with
out Rattle Snake serenade-a sort of "clal
de kitchen" to which distance lends all it.
enchantment. He is the property of DR.
DUPRE, next door to the Journal office, where
he holds his levees at any hour of the day anc
evening. Ladies and gentlemen free. Boy.
must bring one frog before they can have tn,
privilege OF " stirring him up with a Ions
pole"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

Mr.. BENToNs SPEEcH.-We have read
with considerable attention, very long ad
dress, from Hon. Thomas H. Benton 10 the
people of Missouri, in reply TO-, or rather in
vindication of himself from the effect of GER
tain resolutions of the last session of the Le-
glsIature OF that State, denouncing the Will.
mot proviso as unconstitutional and an insult
to the South, and instructing the Senators of
the State, and requesting lis Representatives,
to vote in conformity TO the resolves SO adop-
ted.
AS might have been promised, from the es-
tablished reputation of Mr.. Benton, the ad-
dress is characterized by great ability, togeth-
er with proportionate amount of true Ben
tomian verhosity and self-importance. Time
was when few men possessed greater infiu-
ence in the Democratic party than Mr. Ben
ton, and deservedly, too, for to the advocacy
and enforcement of many of the cardinal prin-
ciples of the party, he brought an amount of
talent, energy, and, above all, perseverance.
seldom equalled. For these services the par
ty is duly grateful, and had MIR Benton's pc.
litical life ceased with his consistent advocacy
OF Democratic principles, he would not have
been subjected to the modification of survi.
wing his reputation and political influence, nor
been seeking now. in his old age, 10 bolster
up his sinking fortunes by pandering to the
pre- udices of faction arrayed against the in.
| terests and institutions OF the section alike OF
his birth and of his residence, and the section
with which his whole political life has here
tofore been identified.
Mr.. Benton takes ground directly in oppo.
sition to the resolutions, and, of course. in ia
vor Of the Wilmot provlso. That the proviso
is constitutional, and that Congress has the
right to prohibit slavery in the Territories, is
the gist OF the whole argument. A personal
TRADE against Mr.. Calhoun occupies two.
thirds of the speech, but without any Other
apparent object than the qualification OF Mr.
Benton's spleen against this gentleman.
There can exist but little doubt in any ra.
tlonal mind as regards the stake for which
Mr.. Benton is now playing, and for which he
is willing to sacrifice his former poltica
friends, and turn traitor to the principles of :
party to which he owes all the advancement
that he has ever attained. That stake is tn.
Presidency IT. 1852. For this, he, a Southern
man and professed Democrat, has fraterni
zed with the Free Soil Abolitionists of tn,
North-has advocated vast scheme Of inter
nal improvements by the general government
and, in fact, adopted the Buffalo platform ii
all its important particulars. Daniel Webs:e
says that this platform is identical" will
that for which the Wing party OF the NortI
has all along been contending. Perhaps tina
) party will be willing 10 receive him into ii
bosom. It is time that Mr.. Benton shoul
know that if his dependence for future sup
port, in bis present course, is based upon tn
Democratic party, he will shortly find himself
TO use his own emphatic words, SOLITARY an
alone"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

THE DEATH OF CAssIUs M. Clay CoNr1RM-
ED.-The latest intelligence confirms the ac-
count of the death of CAssrus Nj. CLAY in the
manner described in the Geographic despatch
to the Baltimore Sun. 1t seems that CLAY
was addressing a meeting on the subject of
emancipation, when, in answer to some OBJ.
servation of his, TURNER called him a liar,
and conflict ensued, resulting in the death
OF both the combatants. There can be no.
thing more foolish than the attempt 10 identi-
fly the death of two rowdies, for such the fact
OF their going about armed with bowie knives
proves them TO have been, with the move
ments of any considerable party in either Sec
ton of the Union. These men were rowdes,
naturally, and their disposition to lawlessness
belonged, properly speaking, to themselves,
and not to the cause they advocated Men,
the most ardently devoted 10 the public inter.
ests of the section they represent, will gener.
ally be found the most urbane and gentleman
ly in their personal relations and intercourse.
Sweeping and indiscriminate denunciations OF
men for these causes, argues deficiency eth.
er in the head or heart of the person making
| them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

CANDIDATES FOR CoEGREss.-In all the dis
tricts but the Eighth, where there is as yet
no federal candidate, owing to the retirement
of Mr.. Bryan, both parties seem to be fairly
in the field. We give them in order as we
find them. In the First district, Thomas L.
Clingman, fed, is candidate for reelection.
He will be elected, although he may have op-
position both from his own party and the dem
ocrats. He is like the Virginia " lone star" but
" half whig." Second. Joseph P. Caldwell,
fed, no opposition. Third-There are three
teds in the field, Dockery, Little and Ingram.
A Convention is to be held on the 4th OF Ju-
~. Dockery will not submit TO it, but Will
be candidate at all risks. He says that LII
tie was brought out from a spirit OF personal
hostility TO himself, and with view OF hust-
ling him off the track. This We know to be
the actual fact. Ingram was in Mexico. and
that's all. Hon. Green w. Caldwell is the
democratic candidate. He is personally very
popular, and with anything like fair show
ing, can beat either of his competitors. We
think his chances are very good. Fourth
A. H. Shepard. fed, no opposition. Fifth
Hon. A. w. Venable, dem, is a candidate
for reelection. His federal opponent is
Henry K Nash, a son, we believe, oil
Judge Nash. The contest will be an exciting
one. Mr. Venable will be rec elected. Sirth-
Hon. J. R. J. Daniel, and Major Clarke, both
democrats, are the only candidates. Seventh
WIN. S. Ashe, is the democratic Candidate
1t is not likely that there will be opposition,-
| Ill the SIgHLN, DIT. Lane IS the caDnldaia OF
the democratic party. We have not ye
learned who received the nomination of the
federal Convention at Washington on the 18th
inst Very strong hopes are entertained o
Mr.. Lanes election. David Outlaw, the lat
federal representative from the ninth district
is candidate for reelection. Gen. Person
of Northampton, is his democratic competitor
We are not sufficiently acquainted with The
politics of that district to venture an opinion
By the extract from the Norfolk Argus
which we give in another column, it will be
seen that our friends are animated by the bes,
spirit
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22
PUBLIC MEETING.

The citizens Of the town. Of Wilmington
are requested to assemble in the Masonic
HALL, this friday afternoon, a. S o'clock
for the purpose of concerning measures to
offer proper testimonial Of respect TO the
memory Of the late distinguished EXPIRE
sident Of the United States, JAMES X
Po1K. who died at his residence in Nash
vile. Tenn, on the 18th inst.
JAMES r. MILLER,
tool ,aAe1 Magistrate of Police.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

The RURewIN RIFLE CoMPANY-We learn
that new Volunteer Company by the above
name, was organized in this town on Tuesday
evening, the 18th inst. and the following gen
tlemen selected as Officers: A. A. HAR1sFIELD,
Captain C. C. MORSE, LIST L.; EDWARD A.
ATKINS, I'd It.; Sylvester ]. RILEY. Sd 1t
and CHRISTOPHER D. GUTHRIE, LIST Sergeant,
SAMUEL w. ROBERTS, I'd do; WILLIAM B.
HARrsFIELD, Sd d.; WILLIAM E. WRIGHT
4th do.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

ESCAPE FROM JAIL.-Needham Stevens and
]. P. Williams escaped from Sampson county
Jail on the night of the 18th inst. Williams
was under sentence of death for slave
stealing. Stevens was confined for the same
offence. By an advertisement in another COL
umn, it will be seen that the Sheriff of that
county offers reward of 5000 for the appre.
hension of both. or 500 for either Of these
men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

Ant;dots for Poisoning.-A coTs ;nS 10
ofthe London Literary Gazette, speAA adds;
many deaths of accidental polsonlps. sIs1
81 venture to affirm there is scare. cont
cottage in this country that does no. ,sdr \
an invaluable. certain, immediate I CA spO1
such events; nothing more than de ssSn,bfsr
full of made mustard, mixed in ~
warm water. and drank immediately, real
as an instantaneous emetic, is Away nv n
and may be used with safety ID his isl snfl
where one is required. By making M mssps
antidote known, you may be lns On up6S'
saving many fellow Creature fro" o.
" end"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

GENERAL CAss-The Nashville Banner as
sures its readers, upon the most unquestion'
able authority" that General CAss will resign
his seat in the Senate, rather than obey the
lature of Michigan. These instructions were
in favor of the WiImot Proviso. the abolition
of slavery in the District of Columbia, and
other abolition measures of similar charac.
tor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

The SEA SERPENT We have received
from the publisher, John Bartlett, University
bookstore. Cambridge. Mass, prospectus
for history of the great Sea Serpent, giving
the most exact accoun, of his life, habits, dis.
position, manners, and political opinions
backed by the most reliable authority, upon
these important particulars. To be published
sometime in the present month price s7l
cents. Who wants TO subscribe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22
DT1Tu OF TX. PRESIDENT POLK,

-
lv duty 10 announce the death Of JAMES K.
po,x Of Tennessee, late President Of the Uni
ted States. which distressing event took place
At his residence in Nashville, on the 18th in
slant. Although the public were IN some
measure aware of his previous illness, still
this event will fall upon the country with a
startling suddenness, and cause painful VI
bratiOn through every fibre of the national
in town which seems but yesterday to have
been alive with the ceremonials of his recep.
ton, the news has created a feeling OF the
deepest sorrow among our citizens Of all par.
ties.
The disease of which Mr.. Polk died, we
Understand, was bilious diarrhea, and not
cholera, as was at first reported. 1t is proba
bic that a constitution impaired by the fatigues
and anxieties of most eventful and impor-
tant term of public service, fell comparative
y easy victim to an attack Of this kind. Dir.
Polk was born in Mecklenburg county, N.
Cnolina, November I'd, 1875, and was,
at the time of his death, in the 54th year OF
his age.
Hardly four months have elapsed since Mr..
Polk retired from public life, and the time is
not yet come when his biography can be fair.
~ written. The proper tribute TO his memo
~ must he sought rather in the page OF the
Impartial historian than in the glowing eulogy
of the admiring partzan, and future ages will
trace his course less in the history Of his per
sonal achievements than in the imperishable
records OF his country.
Previous 10 his nomination to the Presiden
cy, he had held many of the most distinguish
ed Offices in the gift of the people. He had
been member of Congress from Tennessee,
Governor of that State, and Speaker OF the
House OF Representatives, all which offices ne
filed with credit and distinguished ability
OF the measures which characterized his Pres
idential term, this is not the proper place 10
speak. Over the grave OF the illustrous dead,
the voice OF partizanship should be hushed /;
and however much men may have differed as
TO the propyiety and ultimate effect of his poll
icy, all must regard his administration as one
history; and surely none will now deny 10
him the mede of praise for honesty OF pur-
pose, and high-toned, self-sacTjfcing patriot
ism, and devotion 10 the best interests of his
country. AS man and as christian, he
was without stain or blemish-as a statesman
pure and above reproach. AS he had resign.
ed earthly power, so did he resign earthly
pleasures, with calmness and dignity, and we
may fondly trust that he has entered up.
on the blessed frulion of purer pleasures and
nobieF rewards than this world affords. He
has now done with life, and although cut of
while still in the prime of his manhood and
the vigor of his days, he has been gathered tc
his fathers. il not full of years, yet crowned
with abundant honors and usefulness, bis
memory embaImed in the grateful recollection
OF his countrymen. and his name inseparably
sentwined with the history Of those great mea
sures and stirring events whose infiuen ce over
the destinies of the human race, will be felt
to the last syllable of recorded time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

F1RE.-A small house, situated near the
centre of the square bounded by Fourth, Mar
ket, and Princess streets, occupied by negroes,
was destroyed by fire on Friday last, about
midday. Several other buildings in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the FIRE were only saved
by the most active exertions.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

TRAVELLING PosTMAsTER.-Wm. Burnett
has been appointed Postmaster on the Railroad
route between Wilmington and Weldon, viee
Abraham Sherwood, removed. Cause, Mr..
S. was a Democrat
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

OG~At an election for Lieut.. Colonel Ct the
3oth Regiment North Carolina Militia, held
in the respective Captains districts on Satur-
day. the I'd inst, Arjutant JOHN J. HEDRIeE
received 248 votes; MIR. T. H. TATE 6S votes
and Maj. DAVID WILLIAMS So votes. Mr.
HEpRIcK is therefore duly elected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

THE SALISBURY CONVENTION find in
the Salisbury Watchman, an account of the
organization of the Internal improvement Con-
ven,ion, held in that place on the 14th inst.
A very large number of delegates seem TO
have been in attendance, and we notice among
the delegates from the counties along the line
of the road west, the names of very many Of
the most influential and. what is equally i'm
portant in matter OF this kind, OF the most
wealthy citizens of their respective counties
We find the names of Alexander McRae, F.
J. Hill, Eli w. Hall, ]. c. Worth, as delegates
from New Hanover. Hammond Whitney,
and E. c. Robertson were admitted as delegates
from Norfolk, Va. The following gentlemen
were appointed permanent officers of the Con-
Yention:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

His administration was eventful. No branch
of the government will be more intimately as,
sociated with it in history than the army and
it's glorious achievements. Accordingly. the
President orders that appropriate military hon.
ors shall be paid TO his memory by the army
of the United States.
The Adjutant General will give the neccs-
sary instructions for carrying into effect the
foregoing orders. G. w. CRAWFORD
Secretary of War.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22
GENERAL ORDER

GENERAL ORDER 900
Navy Department. June ls'h' Io4::
The President of the United O1aleS' WI"
deep regret, announces to the Navy ana 70 the
Marine Corps the death of JAMES NJ FOLK
our late distinguished and honored 1eliow-cltI-
zen. He died at Nashville, the 18th instant.
having but recently left the theatre OF his high
nublic duties at this capital, and retired TO his
home amid the congratulations of his fellow
citizens. lie died in the prime OF life, after
having received and enjoyed the highest hon
ors of the republic.
His administration was eventful. The Ma
Wy and Marine Corps, and their glorious
achievements, weFeintimately associated with
its history. Accordingly, the President or,
ders that appropriate military honors be PAD
to his memory at each OF the navy yards and
naval stations, and on hoard all the public yes
sells in commission, by firing thirty minute
guns, beginning al IL o'clock, m, on the day
after this communication is received, by carry.
ing their flags at haIf-mas: for one week, and
By the officers wearing Grape on the left arm
for six months. VIM B. PRESTON.
Secretary of the Navy.
Orders similar the foregoing. have been
issued to the Revenue Marine service, by
Mr.. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury.
The Department has been put in mourning,
hx,. II E
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

WELL MERITED CoURTEsY-From feel
ing of consideration for the feeble health OF
Gen. MARsTELLER, the Clerk of the Court,
who is just recovering from very severe at
tack of sickness, the County Court for New
Hanover county adjourned its session on
Thursday last, the l4th inst, after having
disposed OF such pressing business as would
not admit of postponement. This courtesy is
alike due to the faithful and eficie. officer to
whom it is extended, and credi,able TO the
kindness and generosity OF the Court.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE-We have recei-
we'd The first number of new Temperance pa.
per, with the above title, published in Raj.
eigh, by Mr. A. NJ German. It bids fair to
be valuable adjunct 10 the cause OF Temper.
aace, and as such, we wish it God speed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22
THE LATE Ex-PREsIDENr POLK.

II will be perceived by the orders which we
publish below that the public Offices were
closed and put in mourning on yesterday,
and all public business will be suspended this
day, by direction of the President, as ttsti-
monial of the nations grief at the departure of
the Iamented statesman and patriot whose
death we announced in our paper of yeSter.
day.-Union Of We tuesday.
oYFIcIAL.I
War Department, hdjutant Generals ofiee,1
Washington june 18th, ls49.
GENERAL ORDERS. NO. "a.
list. The following orders of the President Of
tho United States and Secretary of War commu.
,nicate to the army the death of the late EXPIRE
Sident. James X. Polk:
The President. with deep regret, announces to
the American people the death Of James X. Polk,
late President of the United States, which occur.
Eed at Nashville, Tennessee, on the l5th inst. A
nation is suddenly called upon to mourn the loss
OF one, the recollection Of whose long services in
Its councils will be forever preserved on the tab
lets OF history.
AS marx OF respect to the memory Of q citi-
zen VINO has been distinguished by tho highest
nOnofs which his country can bestow It is or
deTed that the Executive Mansion, and the seve-
raj Departments at Washington, be Immediately
placed in mourning, and usinesa be SUSPENDED
during tomorrow. 1t is further ordered that the
War and Navy Departments cause suitable mill.
taTy add naval honors to he paid on this occasion
10 the memory of the illustrioes dead.
(Signed,) z. TAYLOR.
Washington, June Isth ls49
I'd. On the day succeeding the arrival of THU
general order at each military post the troops vii
be PaTaded at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. and the orde
read TO them. after which all labors for the da,
will cease. The national flag will be displaye C
at half staff at dawn of day thirteen guns will b
fred and afterwards, at intervals of thirty min
utes, between the rising and setting sun, single
gun ; and. at the close of the day, national sa
lutte Of thirty guns. The officers of the army wi,
wear Grape on the left arm and on their swords
and the coIOrs of the several regiments will h
put in mourning for the period of six months
By order. lSigned) r. JOKES. Adj't GEM
War Department, June 18th, lS49.
The President OF the United States, will
deep regret, announces TO the army the dealt
of JAMES X. Polk, our distinguished and hon
oFed fellow.ciizen.
He died at Nashville the 5th inst. baVinI
but recently left the1heatre of his high publ
duties at this capital, and retired 10 his HON
amid the congratulations OF his fellow citizens
He died in the prime of life, after having re
ceived and enjoyed the highest honors Of tn
Tepublic.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

DISGRACEFUL RIOT IN PHILADELPHIA-A
most outrageous riot occurred in Philadelphia
on Sunday last. which resulted in bloodshed
several very severely wounded. The fight
had its origin in feeling of hostility that has
existed for some time between two fire Com.
panies located in the district of Moyamensing.
On Saturday evening, the Franklin Hose, one
OF the rival Companies, was attacked by the
adherents of the Moyamensing Hose-its op.
ponents,-an again about two O'Clock on
Sunday morning. the same company was set
upon-their apparatus taken from them and
thrown into the Delaware river. 1t is proba-
BILE that the passions of both parties were ex-
asperated by their collisions, and when, about
noon on Sunday, an alarm of fire was given
in the neighborhood of both Companies, a
most desperate and bloody conflict ensued
with the consequences above mcntioned.-
Such occurrences are positively disgraceful.
STILL LArLR FROM EuRoPE-ARR1vAL OF
THE AMERIcA.-We have just received the
news by the steamer America. which left Liv.
pool on the 9th inst. There is rise of one
cent per ID in cotton, and slight decline in
breadstuffs. The telegrapbic dispatch does
not mention Naval Stores. Carolina rice is to
lbs per cwt. The message of the President
OF the French Republic is long. occupying
four columns of the European Times. There
is but little additional news from Hungary
So far, what comes is favorable to the Hunga.
rians. The sentence of death, passed on the
Irish State. prisoners, has been computed
The Pope still insists on demanding an un.
qualified restoration of his power as tempora
ruler. and the people are equally determined
to resist 10 the last, 1t was rumored that thu
French were to have attacked Rome on th.
3oth ult.. with an army of $4,000 men. Il il
said that the Roman Republic has an army o
IS 900 men.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-22

For President,
JOHN M. MOREHEAD.
Vice Presidents,
Gen. ALEXANDER McRAE,
w. BoYLAND,
DR.. w. f Holt.
Col. DANIEL COLEMAN,
Col. john MCLEOD,