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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1849-04-20
From the N. o. Picayune, 10th inst.
FROM MEXICO.

The following Information we Gull from our
files of Mexican papers, brought 20 Us yester-
day by the schooner Water Witcl. The pa
pers from the capital are 10 the 29th uit., in
elusive.
The Mexican Congress is still in session.
In the Chamber of Deputies, on the 22d ult.,
requisition was read from the Government
of San Lais Potosi for 5000 muskets, and a
monthly supply Of $4,000 to sustain the war
against the insurgents in the Sierra. report
was also presented recommending monthly
appropriation Of $50. 600 or &25 600 to assist
the Yucatecoes. IN the Senate, on the 22d
ult., during the discussion Of "a bill for indlvd-
ual guarantees, an article was adopted in these
terms: s. In no part OF the United States OF
Mexico shall slavery be established /; slaves
from other countries shall regain their liberty
on reaching the national territory" Another
article was e6opted, specifying that no one
should be mo ssted for his opinions; their ex
preston, when carried to licentousness. would
be punishable as ordinary offences against
police regulations.
Tbe sum Of S25, 900 had been voted by the
Mexican Congress to the Pope. 4 Senator
Senior iafragga, offered an amendment thai
this money come ont of the pockets Of the
Sena tors and Deputies who voted for it, which
was nearly adopted-ihe vote being 8 Tor and
II against.
On the 18th ult, the question of the proto
| col, lately agitated at Washington. was bro
up in the Senate by Senior Almonte, who
required the Minister Of Foreign Relations It
give some information thereon. 1t was dpci
ded to take the subject into considerations r
| secret session.
On the 2lst ult, the bill was finally passed
| ~ At
! forestall by Borrowing 81 100000 Of the 3D.
O00,0 900 indemnity to be paid in May by tbt
| United States,
Ell Monitor of the 9Th uIt., says that hume
rous parties of Americans consinue TO arrive
in the Republic, on their onward march t.
| California. On the 18th the editor says he
saw sixty fully armed on horseback, all having
prepossp ssing (decentes) appearance. A
party Of thifty-hve arrived in the capital OF
the 10Th, ard presented themselves to tht
authorities to get their passports countersign
ed. From these paragraphs and other siuIIa
ones in the vafions papers at the capital, ant
at Jalapa, weEnfer that the story promulgated
of the Mexican Governments having interdic
! ted armed parties from travelling in the Re
public is entirely without foundation.
A letter from California, name of the place
net given, was received in GnadaIajara in th,
early part of March, giving an account of
horrid ouIfage committed by five American
dcserters at the mission house of San Miguel
These rufians broke into the premises ant
murderd Donna Anita Linares, her husband
IAN EngIishman,l Donno Guads!upe Vallejo
four children, a negro cook, two female Indians
and an Indian guide The letter states tha
these crimes passed not only unpublished bu
almost unhoticed. Wehave, however, receive,
accounts of their having been pursued by al
armed party and all put 10 death.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31
WHOLE NUMBER 100.

as protection TO their daughters and the latter
enraptured by the beauty of his person and the ell
egance of ms address. In the bali room. with
ms dress coat buttoned to the chin his symmetrical
limbs. his contracted waist, his round, full chest
his delicate hands and Tiny feet as he moved with
exquisite elasticity and grace through the dance
all eyes and many hearts fastened with lavish
intensity.
After thus rioting week amid the most extray.
agant attention of the mammas and captivated
daughters, the Uriah Baden as he booked HIM
self, suddenly disappeared. From a fear of detec-
ton, other cause, he retired 10 the neigh
boring village OF Balston and entered the National
Law School there pupil, under the pretence
that his parents would be on in day or two with
the bulk OF his baggage Struck with his appear
ance and the ease and eiOqueRce OF his converse
tlonal powers, the President j. W. Fowler Esq,
assigned him at once performance in off hand
speaking. which, with the trial and argument of
causes. form prominent part In the exercises of
the Institution. In this, his speaking capacities
were put 10 too severe a test for a matter OF
mere amusement; and dreading an exposure which
the presenae of the hundred young gentlemen CON
nected with the school might affect, and certainly
would render most embarrassing ami fearful he
again took French leave. returning to this place,
ana stopped at one of the minor hotels, where he
spent the night before last in silent seeusion as if
rejecting on the error of his way.
During his former visit he had cocuetted with
the fair ones. and made three OF four solemu pro-
testations of love. which had awakened eicious
hope in as many unsuspcious hearts. Hence the
news Of his led n-Iny eager but unsueces5-
full enquiries for his whereabouts Yesterday morn
ing there arrived here fine looking. middle aged
gentleman with his lady in state Of anxious and
nervous excitement, having traced their Grant
daughter at length, 10 the theatre OF her comico
tragic adventures and being directed TO her hid
ing place, they sought her rooms tore off her male
disguise, and last evening left for their home In
New Jersey with as sweet and beautiful looking
daughter ever graced the habilaments Of her sex
with nothing TO distinguish her from them but her
exquisite personal charms and her shortened locks
which to complete the Illusion she had cropped
and subjected TO the hand of the barber As to
the cause of this strange adventure of the young
girl the sad, incorporating silence of the parents
forbid inquiry, and the affair ended as il begun
a mystery.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31
HEALTH.


Children should be taught the use of the left
hand as we'll and as much rs the right
Infants should be sporged with cold winter
every day. Infants should be carried into the
air every day Of the season.
Infants should be nursed III regular intervals
once in about three hours.
From the time they are weaned until they
have passed the first den ton, children should
be fed bread and milk.
Coarse bread is better for children than
fine.
Children should sleep IN separate beds. nnd
where it is practicable. IN separate rooms and
should not night caps.
Children under seven years of age should
not be confined over six seven hours 10 Tho
house-and that time should be broken by
frrquet recesses.
From the time of the first to the second
dentition, children should be denied animal
food
Children and young people should be made
to hold their heads up and their s!ioiders back.
willie standing, sitting. or waking.
The best beds for children are of hair, or "a
winter of hair and cotton.
AZ proper times and in proper places, chill
dren should be INDUCED in the free use es
their limbs aud lungs. A playroom Is. usC-
tul nppendage to q house.
After the second dentition- is passed, Young
people may eat all sorts OF Wholesome food.
Young children should drink rs.~slteF--
One pint of liquid TO person day is suf6-
cent for health and that shcr-l be neither
hot very cold, and should be taken et se.ae
Interval after eating.
From to ore pound and half Of solid
food is sufficient for person IN the ordinary
vocnfons Of business Persons in -sedentary
ernployments should drop third Of their
food and they will escape dyspepsia.
Young persons should walk at least two
hours a day in the open arr.
Young Indies should De prevented {. om bssn4
daging the chest. The author has known!
three cases of insanity terminating in DEATH
which began with this practice.
Every person, great and small. should wash
all over IN cold water every morning.
Reading aloud is very conducive To health,
Sleeping rooms should be furnished with a
| fire place, or some other mode Of vent ilatIou
/ besides the windows.
The proper temperature of sleeI inC rooms
is from so TO 90 degrees of FahreEit,t.
The temperature n room warmed by An
open Fireplace. is sufficiently hgh for health
and comfort at 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but IA
n room warmed by air-rieht stove it needs 10
be at IS degrees. Ai'-tight stoves are not
good for health unless the room Is plenihaly
supplied with cracks and erevices.
When eyes fail by age the aid OF spectacIes.
should be called in, instead OF being deferred
as long as possible. DIR. Warren's Tract On
/ Health.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31

Madame de Franchi, although sufficiently pic
turesque, needed good deal of indulgence.
1t consisted in a vest of black velvet, open on
the seams of the sleeves, SO as to admit the
air during the hot hours of the day, and thro'
which shirt of striped silk could be seen
pair of pantaloons of the same material,
which, from the knee down, Were covered
with Spanish CATERS, ripped on the sides and
embroidered with colored silk, and felt hat,
mt TO take any shape pleased, but particular
ly that of sombero.
had just finished dressing in that kind OF
costume, which / recommend to travellers. as
the most convenient with which ! am ac-
quainted, when my door was opened by the
same man who had introduced me- He came
TO announce 10 me that his young master, Mr.
Lucien de- Franchi had just arrived, and beg
ged 4he honor, if l was visible, to come and
bid me welcome.
/ answered that ] was entirely at the SER
vice of Mr.. Lucien de Franchi, and that the
honor was on my part.
After moment heard him ascend with a
quick step, and found myself almost instant
ly facing my host.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31

LEAD TRADE.-We have had indications for
some time that the production of Lead from the
mines of our country has not increased 10 any
thing like the increased demand for currant use of
a rapidly increasing population, or the newliul-
provements IN the mechanic arts. enarging the
number of nses TO which lead has been applied
In addition there has been the increase of water
works for towns, and the very great additional de-
mand for pipe, TO supply this extra requisition.-
The result of all this Is, that the consumption IS
gaining rapidly over the supply, and prices have
for several years been advancing. We cannot row
afford space for statistical reference and can simp-
ly note the fact that for over four years the price
has been coming Up, until now il has reached the
highest point for fen years -Four years ago, the
price was about S3--threc- years SO 5O-two
years 81 25 and now il is 81 so.
We are informed that in consequence of this.
steady advance of the price of lead the manufac-
turers of white lead find the business Improbable
and have been driven to<he necessity of advancing
on the price Of their hanufacture.-Cin Gazette.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31
A FREAK-OR A MYSTERY.
SARATOGA SPIyGs. July 2

SARATOGA SPIS6s. July p. 1S19.
Mn EDIToR A most singular and exciting
instance of female eccentricty and daring reckless
ness has Just transpired here, 10 the equal amuse
menT and arnazernent of all. Some ten days SINCE
there arrived in the southern train and took lodg
M at Union Hall, youth apparently about Is
OF 20 wears old, of singular beauty, with raven
locks, sparkling black eye, complexion in
which the ly and the seemed wildly striving
for the supremacy, voice of silvery tone and mel
low richness, and ease maturity and brilliancy
of manner altogether unusual in male SO young,
and which attracted the attention and excited uni
versal admiral In short, ne appeared 10 be
one of those specimens OF boyhood, upon which
nature is sometimes lavish IN the bestowment
OF her gifts and which are as thew plea
sing and attractive; combining all the delicacy
and richness of female beauty, with precocious-
ness of mind and m amer equally marked and IN
usual. With bold, yet by no means rude fanil-
iaritv, he soon made the acquaintance OF mothers
and misses, who seemed alike captivated with the
Young chazE1ler. ard coar:ed his arteztIon with
ieziG-s T.vsr~; - foI er oonfI3ins II h. worth
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31

YOUNG LADIEs.-Could we call arooaG1
every unmarried daughter OF mother Eve-r
would say to fhem-and say TO them saw -
language not TO be misunderstood, AS
value your own peace and happfr.sS 80
happlnessof your own immediate eN,ar
or society around you--above aIlS n eesous y
ne the peace, happiness. and fassF 81 wax
ing OF thousands yet unborB~-a 'Sls ~
Dpu.ke. RuszAEp o. 4
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-08-31

d kind o. trusawoo-1
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-13
Another viine.s from C.Iifornia.

Mr.. Melhis, before reported on his way from the
gold region, has arrived in this city. His report
from the gold regions Is Of more sanguine character
than that of Captain Phelps. He thinks thar many
millions, thirty, we believe he said would probably
be gathered the first year.
Mr.. Mellus brings with him one piece weighing
six ounces, and valued al $50, which was originally
purchased from an Indian about the time Of The first
discovery, tor red shirt He also brings the follow-
ing authentic document relative to the finding Of a
piece Weighing over twelve pounds IN
Outline Of n piece Of gold taken from the Placer
near the Sfanisas by Indian rruxillo in the month
of October, l645 weighing twelve and one quarter
pounds avordnpois. FRANcIs MELLus. 4
This piece Of gold is almost entirely free from dust
and stone on lis surface; II averages In thickness
about ofan inch; in parts Il is more than inches;
II Is still In possession OF the finder who Inns been
offered sl2 go per or, Notwithstanding the highest
cash piice al this place $40 per or.
Angelo, Nov. rs, l549.
The above statement In the manuscript is incosed
within line drawn TO indicate the size and shape Of
the piece OF gold The line thus drawn covers a
space Of about 81 square inches- Boston Traveller
of lCedaesSiuU "a tst fsst y
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FRANCE,

PAnis, Thursday, In the latter part Of the sitting
OF the Assembly on the 2lsi NJ. Pierce Leroux
moved that party convicted Of adultery should be
disqualified FROM sitting In the Assembly; unex-
peciedy the Assembly actually voted the proposed
disqualification. The1 object Of this nanpiyre was
as follows. The Assembly had previously voted the
disqualification of persons convicted Of robbery
theft, and other diseraceiu otiences In spite OF lie
opposition of NJ. Pierre eronx aud his friends who
contended that II the people chose to be represented
by thief or swlndler, the Assembly had no right
TO prevent them. NAV
Mr., Pierre I.erouS therefore turned upon the As
sembly, and demanded the disqualification Of the
aducrer well as the swiddlar, never doubling that
the proposition, which was intended, IN fact, 10 be
ironical, would be rejected. The Assembly. how
ever, took the Mon.aglard at his word and actually
adopted his amendment. Among the persons 10 be
excluded by this decision will be several Ii Is said Of
the most eminent men Of The Chamber, the most
Bernard, the wellknown clubbisi, has boen SEN
fenced by the court Of assIzo Of tho Seine to Ave
years imprisonment and 1000 francs fine, for hav.
ing In the clubs af Belleville aud Balignoes deiy.
cred speeches exciting the cizeng 10 hatred of ench
other and 81 the Republican Government.
Louis Bonaparte has applied for an increase OF The
salary OF The President Of the French Republic
All The Paris journals are filed with descriptions
Of the magnificent entertainments given by The
President, whose atiabiy Is winning al hearts.
Accounts from Lyons Of The 18Th state thai thnt
city was In considerable excitement on account Or
come Socialist outbreaks. Crowds of people had
been dispersed by parties Outrageous.
-----------@&s -
Religion should be the garment worn next The
heart--t0o many people make cloak Of H.
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Thus does Gen. Taylor's course put down quietly
one by one the aspersions Of his opponents, and al
lay the fears which they have excited among some
Of bis friends. Tint we shall have an honest Admin
isration Of the Government, q truly pacific Admin
American industry and developing our internal re-
sources 10 make the people rs prosperous as posi-
bic, Is becoming more and more matter Of absolute
certainty. Cen. Taylor may or may not disappoini
the hopes OF those who expect Office. II there
more Of such persons than Of Offices 20 bestow he
mra disappoin, some but that he will not dsappoiDt
the people 10 their hopes Of good projecting Gov
eminent, 10 rendered moro and more obvious, BY
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-13

Mr.. Webster, yesterday called the atten-
ton Of the Senate, for few moments, to
the following resolution, viz:
Resoiped, That the President Of the Uni-
ted States be requested, IL not Incompatible
with the public interests, TO transmit TO the
Senate, copies OF any Instructions which
may have been given 10 Mr.. Bancroft, Of
fering to England further extension Of re-
cprocity and equality in the laws Of nayiga-
ton, and especially such instructions, il any,
which contemplate the opening OF The coast
ing trade of the United States 10 ships and
vessels OF other nations.
Mr.. Webster remarked that the occasion
for the inquiry had arisen from the advice
and information received BY the very latest
arrival from Europe (by telegraph from Hal
fax He found it published, that MIR.
Labouchere, Secretary Of the Board ofTrade
in England, had brought forward PROPOSE
ton for the modification Of the navigation
laws, and that Mr. Bancroft, our minister,
stated that, to whatever extent the liberality
Of the British Parliament may be disposed TO
legislate in this matter, he was ready to sign
convention ssto-morrow, based upon COM
plete reciprocity, upon the opening OF the
entire coasting trade Of the two countries 10
the vessels Of both. Now, Mr.. Webster's
object was to make an inquiry. i an an
swer should not be received from the Pres
ident, one part Of the object would be ac-
complished, viz: attention drawn to the
matter. All must agree that this sub
ject was Of vast importance. He re-
marked that he was little startled to
find that the American minister, remaining
in Europe, had offered to act Immediately
and to agree 10 convention to open the
coast Of the United States free and without
discrimination. lie had only two things to
suggest One was, if we enter into this re-
cprocity with Great Britain, and open to
her ships and vessels the coasting trade o.
the United States, we are bound, Of course,
to do the same thing to the powers Of the
north Of Europe, and admit vessels Of Bre-
men and other maritime States Of the world
to the same privileges. Before this ques-
ton is decided, itwould be well toresort to the
experience which we have had, after we
open trade between ourselves and certain
powers Of Europe and America, and i
would well become US TO see how far the
ships and vessels Of the Northern parts o.
Europe and America (the ships Of Brazil
for example have increased or improved ship
owners. The coasting trade OF England
proper isinfnitely small compared to the COAST
ing trade of the United States. The coast
ing trade Of the United States employs the
greater part Of all our tonnage, and our coast
stretches from the Atlantic, by the way Of
Cape Horn, to California and Oregon, in
the Pacific.
The resontionwas again read, and agreed
ITO, and The Senate went into secret session
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The President has decided to make no removals
from office where the commissions expire within six
months, except for special cause II IL also promrl
gated that the President will receive no personal ap-
plicatons for Office; but will refer oil candidates 10
The proper Departments, who will be canvassed In
Cabinet Councils, where services, sacrifices, and
qualifications will be thoroughly discussed. The
and II will save the Executive from Infinite annoy
ancc. In the meantime, the tens OF thousands Of
patriots who Eager to serve their country in
some Official capacity, will -rerc, like the Winds in
the Niod, murmuring 10 their cayes.-N y. MIR
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-13

The Revolution IL comple,e--and the country may
now look for firm, honest and patriotic Admins.
trntion Of The General Government. The people
have saved their country by the elevation Of the dis
tlngushed Chief now at it's hoal: And 'onrs more
the principle Of the early Presidents and fathers Of
the country will prevail 10 the Administration OF
Public Affairs. General Taylor will be the President
Of the People--for this was he elected and not as
some of his predecessors the mere TOOL OF partyl
May God speed him on his glorious course,-- Rd-
ftigh ~ c. Times
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Treasury Department, Mareli 10, 1e4g.
70 The provision contained In the rs section
o. an act Of Cogre entitled IAN act making nppro.
priaiions r the civil aud diplomatic espenrcs Of sovern
meh r the yesr ending the iLfth Il Jfne, eighteen
hundred and Ghy, and of Other purpesea,p approved
March 1912 hereby give notice that the principal and
Interest Of all such scrip has been ied prior 70 The
drt day Of July lsi9 may be isse under the ninth
ton Of the act ofcongrsss entitled An 10 raise for
limited time an additional military force, and for other
purposes approved February II, i5t7. will upon the pre-
sentatan Of the Faue the Treasury Of the United States
be redeemed and paid the snId first day July, l5fa
AMI that all interest on such scrip will cease on said day
w MEREDITH,
Mar i3--,l2mif Secretary Of the Treasury Z.
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The logging Of State Prison Conyicis has been
lsee RepofD entirely discontinued in this State with
The best practical resulis. The conyicis arc more
obedienI, less Turbulent, more industrious and less
difficult 10 manage. There s no Legally d hoegt ~,
Of adult, rational human benign any longer here
about except for In the United States Navy.
How long shoald they constitute an excepiion.--N
" Tribune.
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THE FACT sUsTAINED
And HfsfOrv cOrrerted.

Capt, now Col, Bragg, has recently stated
that Gen, Taylor at Baena Iista did not
say TO him, "give them little more grape.n
This is correct. But the direction, or the
expression was actually used by Gen. Tay-
lor to Captain James v. Bryant, command
ing section Of Col. Washington's battery
at the critical moment, and IS thus matter I,
history and not Of fiction.
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Appllention. for ofr,oe 81 w..hinx.on.

General Taylor has had the wisdom 20 adopt a
rule respecting applications for Office which will save
him from many embarrassmanis and annoyances.
II said thai no application viii be attended 10 unless
IL be made through the chief Of the department 10
which the Office sought for belongs. This rule, while
II win relieve the President Of good many harlass
linz applicants will necessarily destroy the hope of
very largo number who hoped for Office az personal
favor, from their former relations 10 Gen. Taylor
Netc York Mirror
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-03-13

9seThis day, an election for members Of
the tbirty-6rst Congress takes place in New
Hampshire We perceive that our friends
do not expect 70 be as successful as al The
last election,
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9s-The Mobile, Register dem, calls the
Trends Of the administration, parasites. Ii
wa The brsmble, we believe, that regarded
lie 'reesoi the forest as brothers!
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5s-The office of the Secretary OF the
Home Department is in the North West
Room of Corcoran's new building, second
story.