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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

Predicted rene,ral of the Merican Var
The New York Courier repeats the alarming
predictions made by correspondent OF the N.
Orleans Picayune. on the representation OF
Mr. Loring, who seems to think that foreign
governments-what foreign government he
does not tell US. but probably he alludes to
England-wouId not be unwilling TO see the
war between the United States and Mexico
renewed, and tina: they would aid the Mexi-
cans in regaining possession of the Western
Pacific Coast. We suppose, however, from
another paragraph in Mr.. Loring's account,
that the bad feeling existing between the A
mericans and foreigners, owes It's origin to
something else than Mexican insolence, with
English encouragement. for he says:
g The Yankees had already taken steps to-
wards organizing themselves into Natire
american association, and it is said that, up
on the arrival of large bodies of the Americans,
who were understood 10 have sailed from va
rious parts of the United during the months
of January and February, they were determin-
ed to driUe every foreigner out of the country,
at eUery hazard Although they are now
greatly outnumbered, still the Americans are
far better armed than the foreigners, nearly
all of them having revolvers and other arms,
and are besides far superior to them in physi-
cal.smental and moral qualities. Mr.. Loring
tells that they are determined to massacre the
trhofe population, rather than submit to their
insolence and competition"
This is very amiable state of feeling, in
deed. MIR. Loring scarcely does justice TO the
humanity OF bis countrymen, in ascribing TO
them such diabolical purpose.-BaH. Sun.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

EIGHTH DIsTRIcr-The Federal Conven-
ton, which assembled at Washington, on The
10Th instant, nominated Hon. Edward Stanly
as the candidate OF that party, in opposition
to Mr.. Lane. We have heard intelligent
members of Mr.. Stanly's own party, say that
they considered his chance worse than Bry-
ans would have been. Mr.. Stanly's name
has lost much of its prestige of late days, and
we hope will lose more after the first Thurs
day in August.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JAS KNOX
POLK, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES.

UNI II Ed 81 Al E0.
James Knox Polk, the eleventh President
of the United States, was the eldest of len
children, and was born on the I'd of Novem-
Der, 1895. in Meckienburg county, North Ca
rolina His ancestor, (whose original name,
Pollock, has, by obvious transition, assumed
its present form,) emigrated in the early part
of the eighteenth century, from Ireland. The
family traces their descent from Robert Polk
who was horn and married in Ireland: his
wife, Magda'en Tasker. was the heiress of
Mowning Hill. They had six sons and two
daughters Robert Polk, the progenitor of
James Knox Polk, was the fifth son; he mar
ried Miss Outlet and removed TO America
Ezekiel Polk, the grandfather of James K.
Polk, was one of his sons.
The Polk family settled in Somerset coun-
fy, on the eastern shore of Maryland, where
some of their descendants still sojourn. Be-
ing the only democrats of note in that coun-
try, they were called the democratic family.
The branch OF the family from which the
President is descended, removed 10 the neigh
borhood of CarIise, in Pennsylvania, and
thence to the western frontier of North Caro-
lima. some time before the commencement of
the revolutionary war. Some of the Polk
family were honorably distinguished in that
eyentful struggle On the goth of May, 1875.
consequently more than twelve months ante
rior 10 the Declaration of independence of the
4th of July, 1776, the assembled inhabitants
of Mecklenburg county publicly absolved
themselves from their allegiance to the Brit
;sh crown, and issued a formal manifesto OF
independence, in terms of manly eIoquence,
similar 10 some of the expressions in The dec
laration of the American Congress, adopted
more than a year afterward. Colonel Thomas
Polk. the prime mover in this act of noble
daring. and one of the signers of this first dec
laratton of independence, was the great uncle
of the President, and the family is also con-
nected with the Alexanders. chairman and sec
retarv of the meeting which adopted the dec
laration, as we'll as with DR. Ephraim BreVard.
the author of the declaration ITSELF
The father of James X. Polk was farmer
of unassuming pretentions, but enterprlslng
character. Thrown upon his own resources
in early life, he became the architect of his
own fortunes. He was VAIN supporter OF
Mr.. Jefferson, and through life firm and I'M
deviating democrat.
In the autumn of 1906 be removed, with
his family of Ten children, from the homestead
in North Carolina, 10 Tennessee, where he
was one of the pioneers of the fertile valley
of Duck river, branch of the Cumberland,
then a wilderness, but now the most flourish
ing and populous portion of the State. In this
region the subject of this sketch resided until
his election 10 the presidency SO that he may
be said literally 10 have grown with its growth.
and strengthened with its strength: vi course,
in the Infancy of IFS settlement, the opportu-
mites for instruction could not be great
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

Sublimity.-" Behold yon comet that sets
out on its career through the heavens. 1t
shoots like a glance of the eye across the
blue ETHEREAL plains. 1t passes out ofthe reach
of the telescope. 1t sails into regions unknown.
No race-horse can equal it-no eagle upon the
wing can catch it. Thousands gaze with Won
der upon its rapid motion. The birds of the
air halt upon the wing to observe it; the lion
pauses over his prey to survey it the stars
stand still TO look upon it and my sc.fe stops
scotding to gaze at it!
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

CHOLERA IN ST LoUIs.-The cholera has
broken out in St. Louis with increased Vio-
lence. A despatch dated the 23d inst, says :;
On Thursday eleven cemeteries reported
1870 interments. loo of which were deaths by
cholera, and "a from other diseases. On Fri
day ten cemeteries reported sc cholera inter-
ments and 10 from other diseases.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

VINE CULTURE-We learn that DR.. ToGSo.
a gentleman fully conversant with the subject.
will, by request of several gentlemen, deliver
a lecture in the Masonic Hall. in this place,
on Saturday evening, 3Oth inst, at 8 O'Clock,
on the culture of the Grape
All who feel an interest in the ST bject are
invited TO attend Admittance free.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-We have received
Cooley for July. 1t is the first number of a
volumn, and opens rich. SO far as the ilIustra-
tions are concerned. We have not had time
to glance over the contents, but the names of
the contributors are sufficient gearantee in that
respect
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

eu-Gen. Smiths wife and family have come
home from California. They found it impos-
sible TO get along We should think it would
hardly prove The most congenial atmosphere
for ladies and Children.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

Strange charge against an Army Officer
The Van Buren, (Ark.) Intelligencer of the
26th ult.. states that Bishop Freeman has pre-
ferred charge against Gen. Belknap, the
commanding officer at Fort Gibson. Specif-
cations-irreligious conduct in not permitting
the chaplain at that post to preach longer than
an hour.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

DISTRICT ATToRNEr.-W. HI. HAIcH ha
been appointed Attorney for the District of
North Carolina, utce H. W. MILLER, declined.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

Death and Burial Of E1- President Polk
Under this head the Nashville True Wing
gives some account of the last hours of MIR.
Polk, from which we make the following ex-
tract:
&c He retained his consciousness, we learn,
up almost 10 the moment of dissolution. We
saw him at period when his physicians con-
sdered his case very critical He happened
to hear that we were going TO Columbia, where
his good old mother resides, and sent for us.
Upon entering the room he asked US to take a
seat by his bedside He proceeded in very
calm, deliberate manner to say that the ex-
hausted condition of his body was not alarm
ing 10 hm-that he felt satisfied that his earth
ly career was fast approaching TO an end
that he wished to send some word to his be-
loved mother, who was so unwell, as he I'M
derstood, that it was probable she mi ght not
be able 10 come and see him-he spoke of her
and other members of the family most affec-
tionately-among other messages delivered in
TO tell his mother that should they not be per-
mitted 10 meet on earth again, that he had an
abiding hope that, through divine mercy, they
would meet hereafter.
Early in his sickness, we understand he
connected himself with the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. 4 funeral sermon was delivered
by the Rev Mr.. B. McFerrin of that church,
and his remains followed to their last testing
place by a large concourse of citizens. He
was inferred with Masonic ceremonies, having
been member Of that fraternity.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

BLAcKwooD for June is at hand, as usual,
able and interesting. 1t has the conclusion
of very we'll written article on Austria and
Hungary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

Two Persons OVER NIAGARA FALLs.-Miss
De Forrest, young lady, of Buffalo, fell into
the stream above Niagara Falls on the 2lst,
and was drowned, together with young mer-
chant named Arlington, who plunged in to
save her. They were both carried over the
Falls.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

BIOGRAPHY OF Mr. PoLK.-We need hard
ly apologize for having occupied so large a
space in this weeks paper, with the biography
of this llustrious statesman, for we feel GER
tain that it will be read with interest and prof.
it, by all classes of the community, and at pre-
sent we believe nothing could be more accep-
table to our readers
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

THE FOURTH OF JULY-Whatever arrange
ments have been made for the celebration of
our national holiday, they have not yet been
made public, and the only information we
have received upon the subject, is contained
in the following communication which we lay
before our readers
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29
W. NJ. C 6; Upward Secretaries.

RESPECT TO MIR. PoLK-The manifestations
of respect to the memory of Mr., Polk, have
been general throughout the Union. In eve
ry city and principal town. meetings have
been held, and proper measures adopted. for
giving an expression OF public feeling on the
melancholy occasion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29

The EARLIER PREsIDENTs-Whent the ad-
vocates of Gen. Taylor are pressed home up
on the subject of his prescription, their usual
excuse is that those turned out by Gen. Tay-
lor had been put in by Mr.. Polk in place OF
Wings. and that it is but fair that Gen. lay
Tor should follow the example set him BY Mr..
Polk.
So, after all, it seems that the General pre-
fers Mr.. Polk TO the earlier Presidents
MAINE ELEcTIoN.-A special election, held
in Bangor. Maine, on the 10Th instant, for
representative to the State Legislature, result
ed in the election of Strickland, democrat, by
a majority of 1914 votes. This is the first DEM
ocratic candidate ever elected from that place.
oG-The great crevasse at New Orleans has
at last been stopped, and the water is gradual
ly receding from the city, which will soon De
clear. The most vigorous and efficient naea'
sures are taken 10 cleanse and purify the fa'e'
ly inundated districts, as fast as the waters re-
tire,qs so as to guard against sickness. The
streets and houses are all sprinkled with un'
81 acked lime.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-06-29
Friday, June 30. Is49.

Honor TO THE DEAD AT the meeting held
in this place on Friday last, for which call
was published in the last number of the Jour-
nal, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we have received, with deep
regret, the intelligence of the death of our late
distinguished Ex-Presiient, JAMES K. Polk,
at Nashville, on the 9Th instant.
Resolved, That as testimony CT the high
appreciation of the community for the virtue
and patriotism of the ilustrious deceased, we
recommend that the citizens of this town do
suspend all business and close their doors du-
ring the whole of Monday, the 25th instant.
RESOLVED, That the masters of vessels in the
port be requested 10 half-mast the colors du-
ring the day, and that flags be exhibited at
half,mast from all the public buildings.
Resolved That the bells of the different
churches be tolled for half an hour in the fore
noon, commencing at 10 O'Clock, and for a
similar length of time in the afternoon, COM
mencing at 4.
Resolred, That 13 minute-guns be fired al
sunrise, 80 at ~ O'Clock, and 3 at sunset.
JAMES T. MILLER, Chm.
NJ N: e c; n1T.'D' }sscrs'ariss.
The recommendations embodied in these
resolutions were, on Monday, very generally
complied with Business was suspended, and
all places of business closed; guns Were fired,
and flags displayed at half-mast during the
day the bells of the various churches were
tolled at intervals, and, in fact, disposition
was manifested by all classes and parties in
our community, TO pay the respect due 10 the
high public standing and exemplary private
| charactar of IT, illnstrinns Aaceased
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
WASHINGTON, May Z, 1919.

WASHINGTON, May q, IoAJ
The Naval Expedition to Search for Sir John
FranHin-Ihe Hon. Jokm NJ. Bolts and Hotel
Reeping-1he Sianiese Itc,ns, &c.
The most interesting rumor of the day is, that
the government is about to despatch forthwith two
vessels of war, in search of Sir John Franklin and
his ships crews. One of the vessels is to enter
into the inland Arctic Ocean, by Davis's Straits,
from the Atlantic, and the other by Behring's
Straits, from the Pacific The American people
and the civilized world will approve of the enter
prise whatever may be the result or the apprehen-
sions of failure.
Mr.. Bolts, it appears, having failed in politics, is
gong INTO the hotel business 1t is reported that,
with MIR: Ingram, of the North, he has bought out
the U ). Hotel in this city. If such be the fact
he will have quorum of the house at his command
next winter.
The Siamese twins are exhibiting here, en- route
to Europe. They are going to France, to see if
they cannot be divorced-that is, the brothers-by
cutting the igament.
A terrible effort is being made to defeat John
Young to-day; but We are inclined to think he will
win the game.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
Our st. Louis correspondence.

ST. LOUIS, May z, lSD.
Fire Among the Steamcs-Loss Of the Highlander.
The destruction at our landing, yesterday, by fire,
of the steamer Highlander, brief telegrarhc an
nouncement of which ! sent you, was attended
with serious accident to her owner, Gen. n.
Ranney. This gentleman was on board at the
moment of the discovery of the fire, which origl-
mated in the hold of the vessel, near the wheels,
and immediately attempted to suppress the flames.
The progress Of the devouring element was so
rapid, however, as TO preclude all possibility of
saving the vessel, or her valuable cargo from de-
struction. Finding tins to be The case. her owner
then attempted to scute her, but IN thus he also
failed lie then attempted to escape by the staging,
but. found his flight cut off by the fire, and that
no hope Of escape was left but by jumping over
board. His clothes were already on fire, and his
hands and face were burned, when he plunged into
the river, and, swimming round the burning vessel,
gained the shore. The .Highlanders cargo was
worth, probably, forty thousand dollars and was
partially insured. The boat cost her owner 800,
and was insured for $4,000. A high wind was
prevailing at the time, and it is truly wonderful
that feet Of some seventy steamers was not de-
stroyed. As it was, the Ne Plus Ultra, and the
Gen. Jesup were saved with great difficulty.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
Our Providence Correspondence.
Providence, May 8, 1919.

Il Small Dose Of Politics IA Little Rhode isaad.
There is nothing new here. Our election, or,
rather the induction sf our new State officers iao
place, came oil at Newport, week ago.
There is some little excitement going on here, as
to who shall have the honors for the coming year
as Mayor of this city. The Hon. Thomas NJ
Burgess is the present Mayor; he has held the OF
flee for some eight ornine years, very much to the
satisfaction OF the leaders; and though there have
been two or three attempts during that time to turn
are disaected still Burgess has great advantages,
having the lnnlngs and many think that he will
succeed, and dreading his vengeancetor he, like
all great men, showsno mercy to those who oppose
hlm,will not vote against him, though their wishes
are that way.
There is some complaint here at the tardiness
with which the axe falls upon the heads of the locos
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
Police Intelligence.

Charge Of Fraud.-Oficer Edwards Of the 81 dstric
police and George Relyea, Of the Independent Police,
No l30 Broadway. arrested q man. yesterday, by the
name of elson H. Simons, an exchange broker doing
business in the Bowery warrant issued by Justice
Osborne, wherein he stands charged with defraudng
Mr. H0ughton, broker in all street, out Of 81 000
The magistrate held the accused to ball. to answer the
charge mt court.
Disoyderiv House-A German, by the name OF An
drew BREEDER arrested yesterday by officer Burley
CHARGED with keeping disorderly house, at No. 02
Centre street. The magistrate held him to bail, to
answer the charge.
n Dishopest Cierk.Oicer Filliman, Of the 4th ward
arrested yesterday young man by the name Of Sam
mel Putnam, formerly in the employ Of Cornelius +.
Longstreet No "a Nassau street, charge Of steal
ing from his employer, at various times ready made
clothing valued in all at 1896 The greater portion of
the stolen property found in the possession of the
accused. Justice McGrath committed him to prison,
a. "a he cha
The New York herald., 1849-05-10

WITNESS did not see the men confined there, but
there were Americans in prison.
Mr.. BRADLEY asked q question to which Mr.. May OBJ
jected
Mr.. BRADLEY said that he intended to show that az
ter Smith, marine, brought board after being
punished by imprisonment in the fort, he took the
same ground that Dinsman did when brought on board
the Vncennes, viz he and others coniederating and
refusing to do duty the ground that their time
out.
The Court adjourned until tomorrow morning, at
en- O'Clock. c.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10

PROBABLE DEATH OF JUDGE MEEkER.--The
Maysve Eagle, OF the LIST instant, notices, fol-
lows Of the death Of Of the Judges of Min
nesota Terrtory:-"A painful rumor Of the death Of
Judge b. b. Meeker, by drowning, in the Licking river,
he left Flemngsburgh for Carlisle. on private business
and last heard Of just before reaching Licking
river He inquired of two persons-who ignorant
Of the sudden rsef the Frivcr fordable and was
anrwereA that 1t was. Since then he has not been
heard Of Two messengers were despatched from Fle-
mingsburgh, yesterday, to go to his destination and
endeayor to trace him out; but with what success we
have not vet learned
The New York herald., 1849-05-10

There can be little doubt, however, but what he
will be removed, as he has become completely
superannuated -
fTEM-Thurlow Weed Is here, working heaven
and earth, il is sand, against Ex-Governor John
Young OMEGA.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
Court Of Common Pleas.
Before Judge UlshoeiIer.


MAY Timothy H. Main, rs. Darid Rudiey.-In this
case, the jury rendered verdict for the defendant
Before Judge Ingraham.
Chrisian Burns, rs. Rensect Doscher-Action for as
sualt and battery The defence that plaintiff was
the aggressor. Verdict for defendant.
Geo a. Schopt rs John Redmond This Il also an ar
ton for assault and battery and like defence is set
set up. Adjourned
Catherine Sure, KdssenJrook-In this cause the
jury rendered verdict for the defendant.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
Court Calendar for This Day.

Cmcur CouRr.Nos T. "a, 80, 81, %, 43, Al, -, 40,
AZ, As, 40, so, 81, 81 so, 81, 5s, so, 90.
SUPERIOR Counr-Nos 8. Il, rs, 49, a. 81, 6S 62 so,
TO- ~ 73 IL TO- So 81 S4 81 81 o. 800 los ITO, ia,
76 l25 27 to 1877 inclusive 1885, l4l to l4o laS to lol
1C3 to 1s0. inclusive.
CoMMos PLrAs LIST partNos. TO- 80 35,39 ~, As 81,
So, 90 67 I'd partNos rs rs, 50, 81, "a, 50; S. w.
"a
The New York herald., 1849-05-10
Superior Court.

Before Justiccs Duer, Mason and Campbell.
MAY g.-No. 7, the cause of VIM. Renwick and Mary
II. Renwick VS.. Stephen Mack and others, was taken
up. The court made the following order:-Ordercd,
that the court will hear at the present
where the proofs have not been completed.
1hos. Garner Us. Chas ". .4dams ei al-Decree grant,
ed-samc to be settled at chambers.
MAY 9.-Thc jury will be discharged on Friday and
argument calendar taken up on Monday.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10

Court of Oyer and Tcrminer
Before Justice iurbut, Aldermen Wood and Miller
MAY 9-The court opened and adjourned immedi-
stsly after, NO business being ready.
The New York herald., 1849-05-10


asked and answered, as to the positions Of the
vessels Of the Exploring Expedition in the harbor Of
the desire of the commander to have Kanakas, ina
tivcs) because he going on dangerous service,
but the experiment did not 60 up well
MIR BRADLEy-Was it easy to enlist marine guard!
WITNEss-No unless sailors shipped.
Mr. BHADLEr-Sailors look on marines as half and
half,
WlrsEss-I bave known men to 20 out as sailors on
One voyage and marines next; marines who have
been sailors, know about ship after serving
twenty years, than when they first entered the ship
sponded that when Captain Wilkes gave the order for
the imprisonment Of Dinsman he was passionate and
angry. The man said he wanted his discharge
Lieut.. WALKER was cross-examined by Mr.. Bradley
Said he knew o man, marine, named Smith who
was sent on board the Vincenncs, and who refused
his time was out. He had some recollection of the az
fair the log book would show it, lAfer looking into
man board had the small pox before they arrived at
the Sandwich Islands; IL may have been mentioned on
the log book, but it was matter more properly be-
longing to the medical gentleman.
Mr. Bradley requested him to turn to the log book
where it was that the 16th lsth and 10Th Of
November, there were desertons from the Peacock
while lying at Honolulu, and other wrong doing.
Further questions were asked by the counsel on
each side.
Witnesses were called for the defendant
Captain HUDSON, commander of the Peacock testified
that when the time Of the marines was up discipline
was relaxed at Honolulu in order to induce to
enlist The fort is near the beach, part of the
raj formation Of the island II not low and damp;
the accommodations were bamboo covering and roofs;
the Governor lived on one side; the Consul put his
prisoners and sailors there knew the Governor of the
fort and took meal with him. the Governor was n
tive of the island and one of the most intelligent
ccpt the missionaries; he knew how to behave himself
as well as the witness
Mr. MAY said that he did not know what the man.
ners and grace of the Governor had do with Dns-
man, and obi scted to the question.
Il he WTNKss, in reply to the Court said that the
Governor was also commander Of the fort.
MIR BRADLEY wished to chow that the Governor was
mbucd with civilization