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RHYMINo YANKEE.--We noticed an elderly
man In the ronndo Of the Copitol displaying silk
scarfs and handkerchiefs, md other notions With
great youbilily of tongue he emitted long rhymes,
which served 10 annuse the bystandcrs, but were
not calculated TO establish for him an nndying fame
as poet, with his
Ladies' and gentlemen young and spry
Come Of my pretty dry goods buy
Here's red and white, and green and brown,
And all the way from Yankee town .
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We are glad TO learn that the Hon. II: w. Hill ard
the able Wing member OF the late House Of Repre-
sentatives, from Alabama, will probably be induced
TO reconsider his purpose 70 retire from Congress,
and yield 10 the wish OF his friends by consenting 10
be candidate for reelection.
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QuaIi1icaiio Ions for once.

General Taylor Is fully impressed with the neces.
sity of patient and careful examination ofthe mer-
It's of the different applicants and II lie hesiintes in
making nominations Is for the purpose OF securing
the best talent and the most unqnestonabe integrity
in his appointments.
Although no system, Of policy has been adopted by
the Administration which would apply as rule to
to the dispensation OF the Federal patronage the
views Of the President and his Cabinet are sufficient
ton and character will be essential consideration
and favor The experience Of the last four years
must have satisfied the public that an entire dsre-
gard Of moral standing has been exhibited which has
subjected the country and It's institutions 10 reproach
from oil who have witnessed the incompetency and
obliquity of many of those who were selected from
partisan considerations. to represent the honor and
dignity Of the government abroad and at home.
wholesome reform Is necessary, not only In removals.
but in the judicous exercise Of the appointing pow
err 80 as to secure the services of able men, who by
their prvite purity of character, will reflect credit
upon the country. In looking over the Ilst.of our
diplomatic corps it viii be found that, with very
few EXCEPTIONS the representatives to foreign Courts
wholly disqualified, and have been selected solely
with view iother pe,cuniary advantage. The same
principle has been observed In the distribution of
the domestic patronage and itneeds the corrective
influence which, II Is 10 be hoped will be immedi-
atey applied 70 the foreign service TO restore purity
government - Wash. Cor Phi. " Ameriun
Hon. George Walker Crawford, Secretary of War,
is distant relative of the former Vim. III. Crawford,
once Secretary of War, and a prominent candidate
for the Presidency In the palmy days Of the Repub-
lean party. To that party George w. Crawford
belonged, and al subsequent period, when the d.
vision in Georgia politics was between the State
been run ns the Wing candidate for tho Office of Gov
ernor Of that Staie, and was elected by handsome
majority, redeemng tho State by his talents and
personal popularity. He is alawyer Of profound nc
quirements aud superior talents, and ranks high al
the bar. His mind Is strong and active, and emf
nently practical, and his business habits are sysie
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VG-lf Buena Tista Of the Union be in
office as we suspect he is, he will find out be-
fore he is many months older, whether Gen.
Taylor is the man to shirk the duties Of the
Presidency.
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We learn from an exchange paper that Mr.. John
Routh, ofTensas Louisiana, Is about leaving for Col
ifornia with twenty-five selected negroes to dig gold
and that several others from that section have taker
servants along with them.
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GA correspondent Of the Onion ahso-
utely and seriously talks about the Legislative
porers Of the President, in the face of the
first section in the first article OF the consti-
tuition, which declares all legislative powers,
granted by that instrument, TO be vested in
Congress, which shall consist of a Senate
and a House Of Representatives
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2s- The Union says, that it is beyond its
conception OF belief, that the President will
let his Cabinet make appointments for him,
and yet, in the next breath, it asserts iha,
such is the fact!
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i TIE CAsAL.-Congress at tho last session, hav-
ing pa ed an appropriation Of thirty thousand dol
lars for the purpose Of ceannglout and deepening so
much Of the canal extends through the city, pre-
liminary movement has been made In the Councils
10 effect the desired object 4fSe Htt@
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j. E. CARVER,
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER,

NO. 81 NORTH SIXTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA,
GIVES Drawings and Specifications contracts
" Dwellings, &C., and lay out The grounds for Country
Treesto give the proper effect Also Churches, Hospitals
Prisons, Waerorka, GasWorkH, &c. on the latest and
most approved plans, including heating, yenlains, DC
INAsHIONABLE CLOTHING.-we have on
l. hand large and elegant stock Of READYMADE
GOODS for genemens Fine dress and lrock Coats,
dOrsay Coats Overcoats Of various styles and qualities
Pannloons and Vests in great variety with every other
article Of dress to outfit gentleman in the best style and
without delay
some very handsome white silk ana other vests for even
ing
Also, fine Shirts white, black, and other kid Gloves,
With crayais, and many other pretty and desirable Goods
iur genlemens use. q
We also prepared to make up any garment order
at short notice Ia the best style
Terms caah 10 prompt customers short credit Only
one price Ssfs YOUNG a. OREM,
feb l6--dtf 3doors west Of Browns Hotel
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Remember. This Friday evening is SET apart for
the benefit Of g. Kunke, alias the Old Sexton. In
speaking of the Sexton, we may well say that Mr.
Knnkle has indeed made his own. Don't fail TO let
ing off The company are now in their 2ist nirh,.
in this city. Which gives the public assurance oil
their supeioriiyto any thing Of the kind They also
perform their New Piece Of Jumto Jun, with Kun
kel as the Ignorant Servant, or the simple looking
negro. which we would imagine he could perform
TO perfection he gives perfect delneaiion Of the
negro in all the characters he has heretofore pre-
sented f t4at fH3 a3
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Jim Webb, notorious character, has been arrest
ed at Jersey City by the New York police: He Is
supposed 20 have been concerned In the robbery Of
The Government Jewels At Washington,
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o.. The Union is whining, because the
President did not reappoint Col. Patterson
10 the Navy Agency at Philadelphia, and
urges that it ought to have been done, be-
cause Mr., Patterson was the author Of The
poem on the recent Democratic Salt River
Expedition, Now, we think, that not
only no wrong has been done to Mr. Pat
terson, by refusing to re-commission him,
but that benefit has been conferred upon
him, as he is now enabled to visit Salt Rives,
where he can enjoy the pleasures SO exqui-
ssitely described in his celebrated poem on
that subject, in company with his friend Of
the Union,
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By an arrival from Vera Cruz, VIC have received
files of papers to the 18th ult. They principally
occupied with the details Of tho measures adopted
TO put down the insurgents Of the Cerra Gordo. In
all the encounters with the rebels, the Government
troops hud proved victorious; but nj the last ac-
counts, one Col Marquee who commanded body
Of men, under Bnsiamcnte, had detached himself
from the Government and declared for Santa Anna.
This unexpected event created great sen satlon,
and II - said TO be the prelude 10 other and more Sc
rious outbreaks.
The Mexican papers state that an American
armed force had taken possession Of certain Villages
complain Of the act as gross violation Of the treaty
OF Guadalupe. We know nothing Of the merits Of
the affair, and the testimony relating TO il comes ex-
clusively from prejudced sources.-N. q. Bee, IN
instant.
We are pleased TO learn that our old friend Charles
B. Penrose, Esq. has been appointed Assistant Sec
rotary Of the Treasury He is warmly devoted to
the interests of Pennsylvania, and will make most
faithful intelligent, md energetic officer. Lacoater
PA y IriLitas - f0 45it
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@5-Not content with claiming that the
President has Legislative po,cers, cores
pondent Of the Union goes still further and
claims for him Judicial po,oers Hence, he
raves at the idea, that President Taylor
proposes to be governed in the execution Of
the Office Of President, by the decisions Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States,
notwithstanding the first section Of the third
article Of the constitution declares, that the
judicial power Of the United States shall be
vested in one Supreme Court
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Going down Hill "a said 10 be melancholy business
iet the boys seem 70 enjoy livery well on their sleds
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The engines were hurried through the mud, In the
direction Of the Potomac; and 1t was discovered,
not that the river fire. but some wood in the
furnace Of steamboat which, like many an urchin,
smoked too much.
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De- The Union maniiests most intense
concernto know, whether the Cabinet will
be proscrptive or not, within the scope Of
its powers. If we remember Alright, that
journal did not exhibit the least concern as
to the disposition Of the late Cabinet upon
this subject. Why this changer
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for CASH, by calling at The
CARPET, OIL CLOTH & WINDOW SHADE DEPOT
Nos IS d -, North Second Sfreef, Phiadeiphia
Second 4 or, door beioic Christ Church.
1000 pieces Of Wilton, Brusses Imperial Ingram, Dam.
ask and venitian CarpetiDgs with Oil Cloths Mats Rugs
Looking Glasses, Birdp, Window Shades and Naitnga,
Wholesale and Retail, VERY LOW.
ir5- Liberal advances made on consgnmens Of Car.
peiinss and OIL Cloths, j. SIDNEY JONES.
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NAsHIONABLE CLOTHING.-we have on
ID
ADAMS = CO.'S ExPREss.

Office, Pennsylvania dpenne, near Raihoad Depot
TUE public respectfully informed that we continue TO
run our express between Washington, Baltimore, Phila
depha New York. Boston, and all The principal cities and
towns Tor the sale and speedy conveyance OF merchandise
packages bullion, bank notes, &c,
Particular attention will be paid 10 inc collection and pay
ment ol notes, drafts, bills, &c
Custom house entries at Boston, New YORK Philadelphia
and Baltimore promptly amended 10, and reasonable
terms y. e
Our customers and Others ordering goods frofp The east
are particularly requested 10 order By adams q Cas- Err
press which will ensilre their conveyance with great de-
snatch. .ss
Onr express for Richmond Pctersbnrg aud the south
leaves daily al p. m, and arrives daily al Al \. M
our express from The north arrives daily al IN aud
"a y. M, and departs daily ut n,
Isb l6l-n PHILIP J. BUCKEy, Agent.
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ROBERT J.-vyALKER
'RAcTISE LAW IN THE SUPREME COURT

" T'FH h
answer 70 many letters he thinks proper 10 say that
ne eanno attend 70 Claims before Congress, or any Of
to eases entrusted 10 him In the Supreme Court.
Once on Pennsylvania avenue near the Seven buildings.
Washington, ID. G. mar Off
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on HOxES OFSANBURN'S CELEBRATED HONEY
on FOR SALE--Thls honey be seen al John A. Don
ohoos store 7h street. twill be sold very low Per-
sons wishing fine article wonld do well to call and H.
Mar 6-dlw Inteligencer a. Union
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ADELPHI THEATRE.

Dress Circle and Parquette 81 cents. Private Boxes
75cenls Gallery 26 CENTS
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Treasury Department, nIarcM no, Isa9.

wan DErAnrnEar, March i, lsi91a ssy : van
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-05-18
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
DEMocRA ARR MEETING IN COLUMBUS.

For the Journal.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN COLUMBUS.
Agreeably to notice given. respectable
meeting of the Democrats of Columbus coun-
ty was held at the Conrt.House in Whiteyilie,
on Monday, the 14th instant.
The meeting was organized by calling Rich
ard Wooten. Esq. to the Chair. and appoint.
ing A. F Powell, Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been ex-
planned by the Chairman, on motion OF N. L.
Williamson, Esq, Committee of FIVE was
appointed to draft resolutions and prepare bu-
siness for the action of the meeting.
The Committee having retired for short
time. reported the following preamble and res
olutions, which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, We, portion of the Democratic
party of Columbus county. have heard with
heartfelt regret, that our distinguished repre-.
sentative, Hon. James ]. Mckay, cannot again
consent TO serve his constituents in the capa-
city Of Representative in Congress from the
9TH District; be it therefore
RESOLVED. That we approve of the recon-
mendation of our Democratic brethren of New
Hanover county, TO hold a District Convention
at Clinton, Sampson county, on the 31st inst.
for the purpose of selecting suitable candi-
date to represent this District in the next Con-
gress of the United States.
RESOLVED, That VIM ] Handy. N L. Viii.
hanson, A F. Powell, Richard Wooten, VIM
Pierce, Geo. w. Hill, and VIM. Gore, Esqrs.,
be appointed delegates to represent this coun.
ty in said Convention.
RESOLVED, That in case the delegates from
Columbus county fail TO attend the Conven.
ton. Thos |. Faison and DR.. Thos. Bunting
of Sampson county, be requested 10 cast the
vote of Columbus county in said Convention
Resolved, That our sincere thanks are due
TO our late distinguished representative, Hon
James ]. Mckay, for his long and faithful
services upon our behalf, aad for the integri
ty, patriotism, and unwearying industry will
which he has for so long period discharged
the duties of a representative, with honor Il
himself and advantage TO the whole country
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of Colum
bus county feel undiminished confidence il
the sound Republican principles heretofor
advocated, and so successfully carried out, b,
our late Democratic President of the Unlte'
States, James K. Polk, and that we will al
ways be found ready and willing to use ever,
honorable means in our power TO mainta
tt em sacred and invioate.
Resolved, That we have witnessed wit
disgust, the course of the present Chief Ma
gistrate of the nation in removing from offic
men of capacity and fidelity for mere opinio
sake, thereby deceivipg the people and falsi
flying his own solemn declaration, previousl
made, that he had &c no friends TO reward nc
enemies TO punish"
On motion,
Resolved, That the thanks of this meetn
be rendered the Chairman and Secretary fo
the manner in which they have discharge
their duties
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this NEE
ing be published in the Democratic papers {
the District
On molten, the meeting adjourned.
RICHARD WOOTEN, Chm.
A. F. POWELL. Sec'y
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For the Journal.
A. F. POWELL. Sec'y.


DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BLADEN.
AT Democratic meeting held in the town
of Elizabeth, on Tuesday, the 9Th of May, for
the purpose of appointing delegates to attend
the Convention to be held in Clinton, on the
31st May, on motion of Mr.. Mcdowell, w.
D. Mcneil, Esq, was called 10 the chair, and
C. G. Wright, appointed Secretary, when the
following gentlemen were appointed to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting: A. H. Robinson, T. S. D. Mellow.
ell, John A. Mcdowell, K Mcleod, and Jos
R. Kemp, who, in pursuance of their appoint
ment, reported the following preamble anc
resolutions:
WHEREAS, your committee have learned
with regret. that this District, the Stale and
the country at large, can no longer command
the eminent services of the late and long dis
tinguished public servant, Gen. Mckay; ant
whereas, ii will soon devolve upon this Dis
trict to select another representative in theil
national council,
RESOLVED. That we approve Of the recon-.
mendation of the county of New Hanover, tc
hold District Convention in the town of Gin
ton, on the 3lst of May, for the purpose O
selecting suitable person, to be run on The
Democratic ticket as our representative il
Congress.
RESOLVED, That the Chairman of this meet
ing appoint twenty delegates TO represent th
county in said Convention. and that he be au
thorized to fill all vacancies that may occur.
Resolved, That, placing implicit confidence
in the patriotism and integrity of ths Conven
tion, we deem it inexpedent to recommend
any person as a candidate, but pledge our
selves to support the nominee, and use al
honorable exertons TO secure his election.
Whereupon, the chair, in the exercise o
the authority delegated by the second resolu
ton. proceeded to appoint the following gen
tlemen to attend that Convention, viz A. H
Robinson, Jas. Robson, Jno A Mcdowell
w. w. Harry, Joel Johnson, Isaac Wright
C. G. Wright, K. Nc Leod, Joseph Lyon, int
D Salter, VIM. Shipman, Thos. Mcdowell
]. NJ. White, ]. R. Kemp, Jas. ! Kemp, F.
Cumming, A. Wilkinson, J. Bryan, R. w
Johnson, and j. C. Wooten.
On motion, the chairman was added 10 tn
delegation.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
w. D. MCNEIL, Chm.
C. G. WRIGHT, Sec.
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For the Journal.
C. G. WRIGHT, Sec.

FOR the JOuTudl
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN SAMPSON.
In pursuance of notice previously given,
a portion of the Democratic party of the coun-
ty of Sampson, assembled at the Court House
in Clinton, on Saturday, the 18th inst
The meeting was organized by calling to
the chair Doct. WILLIAM MCKAY, and ap-
pointing G. w. ATKINS, Secretary.
The chairman having briefly made known
the object of the meeting, on motion, CON-
mittee of four, consisting of A. B. Chestnut.
Josiah johnson, Thomas |. Faison, and ALL
mand A. Mckay, were appointed to draft res
olutions, for the adoption of the meeting.
The committee then retired, and after q
short absence, submitted the following pre-.
amble and resolutions, which were unani.
mously adopted:
WHEREAS, the citizens of this District vii
shortly again be called upon TO make choice
of some individual TO represent them in the
next Congress of the United States; ant
whereas, we have learned with sincere regre
that our late distinguished representative
Hon. ]. ]. McKay-will not consent TO be.
rome candidate for reelection and where.
as, under these circumstances, it is deemed
expedient that District Convention should be
held for the purpose of selecting some snIta
Bile person to represent the 7th Congressional
District in Congress; and whereas. it has beer
suggested BY portion OF our Democratic
! brethren of New Hanover county. that sail
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WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
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n9rDR SHRRwooD, Postmaster at Stricklsnd's Du.
pin cGany s authorised to receipt for subs riptions
ee for this paper at HE OICe. eur bills may be found
with DR. 8.
TRE DISTRICT CONVENTIONS would
call the attention of our Democratic brethren
in the counties of this District which have
not already appointed delegates, to the fact
that this Convention will be held in Clinton,
in Sampson county, on Thursday, the 3lst
inst, and it is much to be desired, that erery
county should be represented. 30 that full
and fair expression Of the wishes OF the peo-
pie should be secured Meetings have already
been held in New Hanover, Onslow, Bladen,
Sampson, Cumberland, and Columbus, and we
learn that meeting was 10 have been held in
Duplin yesterday, but of this we have not ye
received the proceedings. So that it would ap.
pear that only two counties remain to be heard
from, Brunswick and Robson. We hop,
that our friends in these counties will TAX,
prompt measures to be represented, if they
have net already done so. We would sug
gest that meetings be held some time during
the ensuing week.
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Convention meet in this place on the 3lst day
of the present month, therefore
RESOLVED, That this meeting does most hear
thy respond to the suggestion of our Demo
cratic brethren of New Hanover county IN
relation 10 said Convention.
ResoIued, That the chairman of this meeting
appoint delegates to attend said Convention.
RESOLVED, That we, a portion of the Demo-
cratic party of Sampson. do unanimously re-
commend Hon. James C. Dobbin, of Cumber-
land county, as our first choice for RepTesen.
tative, and our delegates are hereby instructed
TO express the spirit of this resolution, in said
Convention. Nevertheless, we pledge our
selves TO yield cordial support to whomso-
ever majority of said Convention may select.
RESOLVED. That it gives US much pleasure
20 testify our feelings of gratitude toward our
late, able and faithful epresentatlve-Hon. J..
] McKay-for the many invaluable services
he has rendered US, and the country at large,
in our national councils. and we sinceiy hope
that the future may evoke for him still high
er bonors. than those he has already attained.
Resolved, That this meeting cannot forbear
expressing its appreciation of those great mea-
sures of Democratic policy, which were so
ably advocated and carried out under the late
patriotic administration of JAMES K. Polk
and still, believing an adherence to those
measures to be radically essential to the hap
piness and prosperity of our common country
we shall steadily oppose any and all efforts
that may be made 10 supplant or repeal them
In accordance with the I'd resolution, the
chairman appointed the following gentlemen
as delegates:
John Goodwin, Kilbee Lasster, Isham Nc
Clam, G. H. Daughtry, Joel Hines, Isaac W.
Lane. James Bennett, Abram Hobbs, F. B.
Willard, Thomas I. Faison, John Colwell
Patrick Murphy, Richard Parish, G. w. Rob-
inson, David S. Mathis, Amos Herring, Har.
dy Herring. Lott Rich, Henry Owen, Neil
Campbell, Thomas Howard. Joseph Herring
Whitney Royal, John H Ezzell, Doct. Thos
Bunting, William Faison, Arthur Brown. A
B. Chestnut, Josiah johnson, John r, Bea
man, M. J. Faison, Nathan Johnson, John B
Melvin, John W. Weeks.
On motion, the name of the chairman was
added 10 the list of delegates.
On motion, the thanks of the meeting were
rendered the Chairman and Secretary for the
kind services.
On motion, the Secretary was directed IL
forward the proceedings of the meeting to tn
Wilmington Journal and Fayetteville Carroll
MAN, for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die
WILLIAM MCKAY, Chm.
n w ATETNS Coc