Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-03-22
From the Washington Globe.


We have received late number of the Terd Cruz
LocomofoT, in which the most important articles we
observe essay upon the decay of cotton Guilt
walton in Mexico and the conclusion of President
TAYLoRs message to Congress, which was a little
slow in finding its into the journals of our neigh
l70r araa -ieter republic.
The article about the falling off in the quantity of
cotton produced ascribes it impoltc and partial
and not overhonest legislation which has been under
the influence of the manufacturers who contrved to
have the duties foreign cotton so graduated as to
suit their own interests and to undermine those of
the cotton planter; and finally the cultivation of it
was abandoned in many districts, and an attempt
made to substitute tobacco, which did not succeed.
1t is estimated that United States cotton will cost
about twelve cents per pound in Vera Cruz. suppo-
sing it to cost from to ght cents in this
try and it is assumed that a protective duty of
twenty reals the quintal (about two and half cents
per lb, which has been proposed, will not sufficient
ly protect the Mexican planter. That we believe ;
and doubt whether double that duty would so far
protect him as to enable him to enter the market
a successful competitor of the North American.
Gov LETCHER, U. S. Minister Plenipotentiary to
Mexico, presented his credentials to President HER
RERA on the 18th Feb, on which occasion the usual
courtesles were lnterchanged and the usual compli
mentary speeches were made.
The impression seems to prevail throughout Mex
co that SANTA ANNA will return which we believe
he will do at no remote period; that he will hold
year or two, and them very probably, go again in
to exile kind of temporary rustication to which
he is now accustomed that he has come to regard
it, probably matter of course, and evil which,
not being remediless, is therefore endurable
They talk seriously in Mexico of constructing
| railroad, actual iron railroad, from Vera Cruz
to the Capital, first. and to be continued thence to
Acapulco on the Pacific. The whole length of the
road would be between four and five hundred miles,
and would be work of great utility, but, under the
present state of things in Mexico political and nan-
cal, not now, for some time to come reliable in our
opinion. We think railroad from the Mississippi
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than the Vera Cruz and Acapulco road, though pos
sibly it might be completed to the city of Mexico
could the country enjoy dozen years or so of re-
pose, Kidding itself frst-a sine que non-of the rev.
dictionary and revolutionizing military elements,
which are its GROWING curse.
The cholera was committing fearful ravages in
| various parts of Mexico. 1t is much more to be
dreaded there than IN this country, for two
the want of comforts among the people, and, in re-
mote districts the almost entire absence of skilfu
physicians.
DESTRUCTIVE F1RE-This morning, about FIVE o.
clock, fire broke out in the extensive coach factory
of Mr.. ALLISON MAYOR, opposite the Union Office
and from the inhammable character of its contents
the flames spread with lightning rapidity. en-
veloping the whole building. The stables on the
north and south sides of the factory, belonging t.
MIR. THos NAYLoR and Mr.. JOHN BRowN, were also
entirely destroyed. Through the active exertions Of
the fremen and others, who we're promptly on the
spot. the horses rescued from the devouring ell
materials, however, were consumed. The loss is es
timated at $4,000; and we understand there wa.
no insurance. The dwelling of Mr.. THOMAS NAYLoR
adjoining, was considerably injured and severa
buildings in the neghborhood were only saved b,
the intrepid and daring fremen.
Washington Union, l7th INST
The STEAMSHIP GEoRcIA-This vessel, having OF
board, we learn from the New York papers 81.
hundred and fifty passengers, bound for Havana an,
Chagres touched off our Bar yesterday morning. a
O'Clock, and took the mail and about % passenger
for California from the steam tug Pilot
The principal portion of her passengers were 70
California the remainder for Havana and New Or
leans.-Charleston Courier, 18th inst.
Il TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIEcEs.-Messrs. ADAM
& Co. have brought on in their express, from tn
mint at Philadelphia, number of these pieces
They are beautiful coin. and must meet with gene
raj appreciation. They are about the size Of a
American half dollar, and have very much the sam
appearances with the exception of the yaler kiver,
and decided improvement in the eagle.
II Baltimore Patriot
There are thirteen daily newspapers In Madrid:
much larger number than one would suppose