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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

BURNING OF THE CAPITOL OF ALABAMA.-The Mont
gomery Advertiser of Saturday says ''As we write,
the crumblng walls all that remain of our once
beautiful Capitol 1t was discovered to be on fire
yesterday, about half past one o'clock, and all efforts
to it proved unavailing By six o'clock, it was
entirely consumed. When we first saw the smoke,
it issuing from the front portico and it is mex
picable how the fire could have communicated to this
part of the building from any of the chimnies in the
Senate or Representative Chambers, and these were
the Of those which had fire in them and still
it is difficult to account for it from the incendi-
airy, it originated in the roof It is awful dis
pensation of Providence, which has thrown gloom
and dependency entire community.
awe understand that the clerks of the two Houses
saved all their papers, and that the archives of the
State, in the Offices of the Governor, Secretary of
State Treasurer and ComptroHer also all saved
Most all the furniture and the larger portion of the
different libraries were likewise preserved from the
flames so that the great loss is the building. The
city of Montgomery will doubtless erect another
it be necessary When the fire occurred the Senate
had just adjourned. The House was in session, but
in the confusion broke up without adournng so that
constructively it is yet in session Both Houses will
probably meet in the Churches this morning and adj
ourn over until the inauguration the 17th to al
low time for suitable arrangements to be made for
their accommodation.
Since writing the above, we understand that the
Presbyterian Church, together with its spacious lee
ture room has been rendered for the use of the Le
gislature.'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

The New-York Courier intmates that satisfac-
tory arrangement has already been made by the
American Minister in London, with regard to the
Nicaragua question, and says I'VE have no doubt
that the British Government will dsayow entirely
the transactions gifts agents in Central America and
put stop to the petty ofdiplomatsts with which
that secluded section of this Universe has of late been
agitated
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

RSy@The dinner to Gen. SAUNDERS came of at Rs
eigh Friday the 4th nst and is spoken of by Il
papers Of that place IN glowing language. {
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

Balance due President and Directors Lit
erary Fund, LIST November, 1949 .... .S124,707 sc
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

GEN. JAMES WATSON WEBB.-We copy from the
New York Mirror the following account of the ere
gimentals ordered by General WEBB for his presen
tation to the government of the Haynaus:
"HIs ExCELLENcY's PREsENTA BLEs-There is now
exhibited at Col. WEBB's taiors in this city, full
suit of court regmentals' ordered by his excellen
Cyl on the eve of his departure for Austria. Such
prouson of gold lace and nsel cannot fail to dazzle
even the gay court of Vienna. COL WEBB Eve beg
his pardon, General WEBB, as he has recently been
officially breyetted) is bound to shine if for one
night only
at is a remarkable fact that there has not vet
been the first editorial endorsement Of WEBB's APP
pointrnent in any whig newspaper. Not even Sew
ARDS organ, the Albany Evening Journal, has ven
tured to applaud, lest it should betray the agency
which produced the revolution at Washington in the
Generals favor. This is hardly handsome, after
the Courier and Enquirers late laudaton of the ex-
governor
By-the-by, as WEBB goes to Austria in the cha
racter of distinguished American General will not
of those bloody military heroes fresh from the
slaughter the brave Hungarians be likely to ask
the Impairment question hen and actere our repub-
lican General has served We hope his excefen-
cy will be prepared with a ready answer
A New York paper says:-s Hon.. GEORGE BAN
CROFT, late Minister to England, has purchased
an elegant mansion in Twenty first street. Fifth
avenue, and become permanent resident of this ci-
ty. As rich fruit of a part of his late mission he
brings, in returning the larges most costly, as well
as rare collection of manu- cript papers, relating to
America and American history, brought into the
country These have been gathered at great labor
and personal expenses. He is now arranging his
valuable library and papers, preparatory to literary
labors which he expects In future to be chiefly de-
voted.''
There are in the United States 10 colleges, the
Oldest of which is Harvard University at Cambridge,
Mass established in 1898 The next oldest is Yale
College, at New Haven, established in l700. The
aggregate number of volumes in the Libraries OF these
0nO &C Iow V1asro
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

Snow IN MARYLaRD-The Snow was foot deep
last week in the Northern and Western parts of Ma
ryland. z5g4A a6a saia@sp s-st 1's1@ 4-A-a7 Z :.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

BREACH OF PRoMIsE-SUNDAY CoNTRACTs-A suik
for damages for the breach of marriage contract,
lately tried in Philadelphia where the defence
set up was, that the contract was made ON Sunday,
and therefore void. On this point the Judges charge
to the Jury is thus reported
/" That the law in regard to Sunday contracts did
not extend to contracts of marriage which, by many
religious sects, were considered solemn sacraments
to be only sanctioned by impressive ceremonies.
The contracts made on Sunday which are void,
those relating to worldly business To hold that
marriages soemnized on that day were void, would
be to disturb thousands of marriages which have been
contracted, and to render illegtimate very large
number of citizens
The Jury found verdict for plaintiff for $500.
HARD T1MEs-The fashionable fair sex of New
York have been somewhat excited by the arrival OF
two cases of real India shawls, which exposed
for examination at NIBLes assembly room, and then
sold at auction There $50 shawls, all of them
the real camels hair" and they averaged S9S ~
each, producing the handsome sum OF Sl7,6l5 5O
One love of white long shawl - was knocked down
at $50, and another, nearly as handsome, brought
S475. Who will now talk about + hard times y
INrEREsT1SG SrAT1srIcs-In ten States Maine,
New HAMPSHIRE Massachusetts, Now Jersey, Penn
svIvania. Delaware, Maryland, Louisiana, Texas,
and Kentneky-the Judges of the several Courts arc
appointed by the Executive, and also the Judges OF
the Supreme Courts in Indiana Missouri and Michl-
gan Circuit Judges in Indiana being chosen by the
Legislature and Associate Judges of the supreme
Court are elected by the people. In New Jersey hVe
Judges Of the Court of Common Pleas are chosen by
the Legislature. In the thirteen States-Fermont'
Rhode Island, Connecticut Virginia. n Carollna .
Carolina Georgia Florida, Alabama Arkansas len
nessee, Ohio, and lIfnos-the Judges are eiecteo y
also the JUDGES of the Supreme Court OF Iowa the
Judges of the District Courts being chosen by inc
people In New York, Mississippi, and Wisconsin
the Judges are elected by the people 81
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21

THE ''RU1NoUsn TARIFF.-The Lawrence (NIass)
Courier (whig protectionist) says Ifindustry real
ly does bring its reward the reward of the Bay State
Mills (woollen mandatory in Lawrence must DO
rich enough to satisfy the most eager and enthusias
tic of the toiling millions For several months past
t,co sets of hands have been kept moving night and
day."
This is the place where the same work is done by
machinery for four cents, which in Scotland cost
twenty-five cents per yard.-Irenton american.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-12-21
COngress.


In postscript g our last weeks synopsis Of the
proceedings of this body we were led TO anticipate
an organization on Wednesday, the 18th inst. The
closing vote on Tuesday had stood 100 for w. ].
Brown, of Indiana, lacking only four votes of an
election; these it was believed he would receive on
the next day and we had begun to felieitate our
selves upon the termination of the anomalous and
unprecedented state of affairs which has now existed
for over two weeks, but our expectations des-
tined to disappointment and instead of an organza-
ton, Wednesday was marked by scenes of most
painful and exciting character. The House met at
the usual hour that day, (the 18th instantly and
on the first ballot, w. Brown, of Indiana received
liz yotes-necessary to an election, l14-only TIVE
more votes being required 1t is quite probable that
these votes would have been obtained but for certain
developments which were made, and which instantly
forced Mr.. BRowN to withdraw. The nature of these
developments will be more properly explained by
stating that, in the course of discussion Wednes-
day. question was asked as to whether some cores
pondence had not taken place between Mr.. BRowN
and the Free Sellers. This drew from Mr.. BAYLY,
of Virginia an indignant denial. But the question
being put to BRowN directly, he admitted that DA-
v1D W1LMoT had written, him a letter, to which he
had given an answer. The following is the cores
pondenee: s.- aE-.st.s3Fe g.9,-
-te. 81 DECEMBER 10, 1849.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05
CONSUMPTION. CURED 1!
BGchan's Hungarian Rlsam Of Life.
Tmcos,Ics.ibIc Proofs

IMPORTANT MEDICAL TESTIMONY
Dr. Tradou-Dear Sir: The Hungarian Bilsam he yond
n question perfect and admirable preparation for
d ofhe Lungs. have used it in my family, and
NV profs practice for than with tho
uniform entire in of SeUre Pumoaa
RI disease, cirnously recommend all who
are afflicted the certain remedy for such diseases
with which am arquarteh. Yours resneclfully
| FREDERIC STORER,M. D. :
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05

and follows hy lew days d iTis 0fiice Il Il
far bore dRy other preparation fur tbs disease, or for any
other disease originating from impure bool. See PAM
yhi-i.
This disease il purely Of the blood the action Of
TINS medicine, speedy that the Piles, wlcer inter
mai external will he cured by its use in few weeks
Hundreds perhaps say thousands have been per-
iccty cured in the Of three bottles OF this mix
turc, and this is produced from the action Of this
panacca upon the blood, it is more likely TO be permanent
nnN rnIucp l from nyfnrnal rnInnnns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05
BAGLEY'S GOLD PENS!!


CONTINUE TO Manufacture their Premium Geld Pens ant
" Pen-holders Gold and Silver Pen and Pencil cases. &C.
&c. Dealers supplied at the lowest trade prices.
Warehouse, Old stand, lac broadway, New-Xork.
N. D. W. II. WAlGh'P is no longer agent for A; @. B.
4 Go. ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05
A THOUSAND NAMES

proof of in this distressing class of Complaints
See pamphlet All broken d0ioa, debiitGied constitutions
from the effect Of mercury, will find tho hracng power Of
this article net Wc lately, and the poisonous mineral
eradcatcd from tie systrn.
The - distinct Properes which compose this article.
manifest themselves particularly the application of the
compound, for the distressing class of complaints which
head this p For centuries there has been used in
Tie north IF EurOye, a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05
FIRE ENGINES I!

- UIT in the thorough manner not liable to get out
Id of order, aud warranted 10 do good execution.
Portable Engines from so S75
Larger ERgiReSfrOm 100 TO $500.
These economical Engines that be built,
aud are afforded low that every Village, Factory,
NeighboThood, afford purchase protection against
Fine.
Engines WARRANTED be of power equal any other ma
chine and furnished at Fourth less price,
Les II. PADDOCK.
PAppooK's FuRNAeR, 7s,s
81, Johnsbury, VI. wv"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05
TOWN g. HALL

And great variety of Cheap Pocket Pistols, sc.
Purchasers may he assured that everything in our line wi
be furnished favorable terms be procured Iron
any other
Montpelier, Oct Is, 1913
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05

weak back weakness OF the Kidneys, &c, infamma
ton of same is Immediately reeUed BIZ tcio days Of
this medicine and is always a result Of its 1t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-05

Railroads.
NORTHERN RAILROAD.
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On ana after Friday, December is, 1913,
PASSENGER TRAINS, daily, Sundays cxccptod)
IN connection with tho Lowell Nashua, Concord, Vor
mont Central aud Passumpsic Railroads;
Leave Boston from the Depot of tho Lowell Road, for
Bristol and Lebanon Ill., aud Northfold und Wells River
VI. ut l-2 a. NJ. and ~ NJ.
Leave Notih6old al & IA A. NJ and IA +. NJ.
Leave Wells River ut o A. NJ. and r. NJ, ind West
Lebanon for loson via Concord, Manchester, Nashua mud
Lowell ut II A. NJ and z. NJ tho arrival of tho
Cars from thu upper Roads.
This rond connecis with the Central and Passumpsio
roads White River; aud is tho nearest and most direct
route from Ccntra Vermont and Northern New Hampshire
and tho Canndns Boston.
is also the British Steam Nal Line
Passengers by the lsl train from Notthfold Wells River,
and West Lebanon, arrive at Now York city same
night, via Concord, Nashua and Worcester and Norwich
Rail Dads, and the connecting Stenmbuut lines.
Merchandise Trains Tor the Northern, Central and Pas
sumpsc Roads lonye tho Lowell Railroad Depot in Boston,
daily, Sundays excepted. 80 ~ ma. -
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09
CONGRESSIONAL PRoCErD INcs.
SATURDAY, Jan. 6.

~, SATURDAY, Jan. D,
The Senate was not in session.
HOUSE. A notice to reconsider the yDte bv
which the Pacheco bill was passed. came IN. and
Mr.. Giddings being entitled to the floor. snoka
violently against the bill and against slavery.-
he called upon southern members to meet him
but, SAID he, "don't set your letter writer's On
me-" VI"
Mr.. billiard followed in few explanatory 70
marks and refused to reply to Mr.. Giddings.
Mr.. Giddings withdrew his motion to reconsd.
er.
The bill which had been already ordered to ha
engrossed, was now put on its passage. and tho
vote was declared, yeas 80, nays SO. In this
STATE Oh Inc case, the chair had right 10 vote.
The speaker said that he had not examined fro
subject, but he believed it did not involve th,
question OF property in slaves. He would not he
said, shrink from his duty.
The clerk here assured the speaker that the
Dill had already passed by majority of two
ms cut short the speakers remarks, and zen.
eral laugh followed.
The speaker announced the true vote. and do
ciared that the bill had passed. Great sensation
MT Burt moved a reconsideration of the veto
ior cilncher, and likewise moved call Of the
mouse. These motions were negatived
On motion OF Mr. Rockwell, the house resoIved
itself into committee OF the whole. Mr.. Burt of
South Carolina, in the chair, and took I'D the lin
Tor the appointment OF board of commissionora
to adjust private claims
After some debate, the committee rose andtbe
house adjourned vac
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

o. Capt. John N. Cushing, father of Hon. Caleb
Cushing died at his residence in NewburypoH on Fri
day morning, in the 10th year of his age Capt G. has
been among the most enterprising merchants in New
buryport, and was one Of the largest ship owners in
New England
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

NJ The Misses Tyrrel, two young Ladies who, ior
some lime past, have been creating quite sensation III
Tho musical world by the rich tones which they draw
forth from number of Glass Bells, for the pur>
pose and upon which they have been practising io many
years, will give Concert In TINS Cty on WEDNESDAY,
.,.,;r- q. Warre~ Hail. the only they wigbe able
10 give they proceed Immediately 10 Boston, to iuni
an engagement there Go by all means and hear what
sounds, rich, ull, and mellow, they can produce by
rubbing the fingers on the edge of the glasses
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

Feaf Of Strength. a few days ago. one Of
.nose NOT unrequent creators of alarm In the street
an overgoaded COW, escaped from her drivsr s,,I
was plunging madly along, when tall hand
some Highlander, Of the name OF Macrae. a same.
keeper with Glenmorriton, happened to pass. He
at once threw himself before The enraged bs.s,
seized her BY the horns, tumbed her. and held
her hrmly pinioned there ill the driver cama ~,
ana efiectualiy secured her with ropes. This
Yea. OF strength excited the astonshmen at Of manv
an on.looker.-In Inverness Courier. 'Da'y
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

WIG ALMANAC. Greeley & McElrath have issued
the ssrsnth IN their annual series OF political Registers
,ndor This title, Ii contains great amour, Of political
statistics and Information, among which are the organi>
cation of the u s. Government, and the votes tor Pres
den in The several States by Counties in 1874 and lS4S
price only IL ~ cents.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

Savonndh, Mo, December 4fh. Some DAYS
since psry Of Mormons returnedirom Salt Lake,
bringing with them some quantities OF gold, dug
from the mountains Of California. One OF them
states that he had five pounds Of gold, worth $l28O,
packed with his baggage on mule, which, being
frightened at something, ran in the midst OF the
bly lost y II
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09
LArEn YRoM CAL1roRNIA-MoRr con

Later FROM CALIEoRNIA-MoRE Corn
The New Orleans Bulletin. has q batch oflate
news from California, received via. Mexico. IL
states that more gold has been discovered, aad
thatthe supply Is literally Inc xhaustibe.s About
900, 900 worth Is gathered daily. but there is
much sickness and suffering at the diggings, from
want OF all the necessaries of life. Two barrels
Of brandy were lately sold at the mines for $l4,-
900 fourteen thousand dollars y in gold dust.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

The CHOLERA DEcREAsINe. The cholera
ior day or two past has been less destructive ia
It's rayages, the number OF deaths within the
past AZ hours being only II. The number OF
deaths IRON Cholera and other causes during the
same time was l3l. W. a n
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09
W The Plymouth Memorial saws !

1--WE doubt il any Town In New England will
send greater proportion otis male inhabitants
to California shan old Plymouth. The number OF
our towns men destined thither win not fall short
Of seventy.ive, or nearly one- fifteenth OF the
entire voting population OF the place. ia7 @
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

FIRE IN PRINCETON We learn that the house OF
The Hon John Brooks o Princeton took fire on Sunday
AFTERNOONS las and the upper part was badly injured the
roof being neatly burnt off before the fire was extngush-
ed. II was insured at the Merchants Il Farmers Of
fee in tbs city.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

CAL1FoRN1A. L is currently rumored that
the Governments at Washington has received dis
pa!cnes from California later than those already
Puoiished, which more than confrmsformer ac-
counts Of the richness OF the Gold Mines. In
deed ii is asserted that the extrayapa,,ce Of the
language used in the dispatches Is tie cause as.
signed Tor withholding them from the public.
~. r Tribune.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

W'sA writer In Douglas Jerroid,s newsnaner.
says that Ireland has cost England 10 D1O 'Ooo
pounds since the union, that being the nett
excess OF the expenditure for the fish eovern.
m Y. over the receipts OF Irish revenue. BIT
.nis money,t must be understood, has not been
sPen. Tor the Irish people, but for the English
people governing ireland.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

LARGEST BABY YLT-A RACE OF GIANTS. The
Rochester American says that Mr. and Mrs. Randall the
celebrated Scotch giant and ganess, have recently had
son born 10 them, at their residence, near Mineral
Point Wisconsin, whose weight at three days old was
twenty-five pounds This is their first child, and is,
we believe the first successful experiment IN modern
times, in the production Of race of giants. They do
great things in Wisconsin nowadays
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

At fashionable gambling establishment in New York
said the furniture is splendid the cooks scientific
the servants attentive; the delicious the
pany select the roguery superb; The cheating unrval-
led, and tie rasca lily unequaled.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

HORRIBLE! Two young children were frozen to
death in the stage.coach the road from Port Jervis
snd Honesdae, Pa, night Of Dec 26 The father and
mother Of the children, who lrsh repeatedly en-
deavored obtain abundance into the averns along the
route to themselves, but in every instance
refused admission!
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

The Boston and California Trading and
Mining Expedition, is carrying out it projects
with systematic precision that cannot fail TO en-.
sure success. One of the oldest established com
mercial houses in the city will act as agents here.
and gentleman will visit Washington before the
Edward Everett sails, to obtain the countenance
OF the General Government. The officers of the
Expedition are we'll supplied with Introductory
letters OF credit, 10 enable them to carry on coast
ing or other commercial transactions 10 adyan
tage should it be deemed advisable. A steam en-
CINE forms part of the equipment, to be used for
propelling boat on the rivers and along the
coast. Every man is to carry rife, and a re-
volver or brace OF pistols, with ammunition
The roll OF the company bears the names OF
one hundred and fifty men, who are well known
to each other, Or so strongly recommended that
perfect harmony may be counted on-twenty one
OF the number have been literally educated.
The professions and trades are well assorted AZ
we find on the roll, which embraces merchants
tin plate workers, bakers, painters, Jewellers.
machinists, boat builders, farmers, s printers.
biacksmiths, ship carpenters, house carpenters.
boot and shoe makers, masons, clerks, founders.
teamsters, doctors, hatters, biologists, taiIors--
two or three more OF each, and one surgical IN
strument maker, varnsher furrier, glass blower.
smelter, surgeon barger, lawyer, editor, reporter.
and coppersmith. Rec
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

COMMERCE. OF New YoRK. The total value of
imports at the port Of New York in l848 was SS8.400,
$50, which $685., 297 less than in lSf7 It's great
er than ever before with the exception Of that year and
of 1889, 1886, and 1916
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

u Ii is said that the four Presidential Electors Of
Wisconsin drew lots TO decide which one Of them should
carry The votes to Washington, FIRST agreeing that the
lucky one should pay the other three $50 each Miles
age IL IL cents was an object at that distance
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

FIRE IN RUTLAND. The Orthodox Congregational
Meeting House in Rutland, burnt on Sunday
poreing abou, 10 o'clock, The fire took from the stove
p,pe where it passed through petition The pulpit,
The cushions lamps, and stove with some OF the
doors sc. were saved. There was no insurance. The
House o the same Society was burnt sixteen years
900 this winter.
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1849-01-09

~ a letter from Washington, In the Boston
Atlas, dated on Wednesday last. says: w
The Senate isin Executive session. II a ,,.
derstood that the name of General Cushing. Of
your State, Is before that body, with reference TO
some post in Mexico.