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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12
Death OF President Taylor.

Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR, President of the United
States, died in Washington at thirty minutes past
ten Tuesday night. the 9th inst On the morning of
Thursday the 4th inst, he attacked with chole
"a morbus, but was however, able to attend the
monies at the Washington Monument upon that day,
and his healthy appearance and cheerful department
was the subject of general remark. On Friday he
was quite unwel and DIR. WITHERsPooN, his physi-
clan, was in attendance On Saturday and Sunday
he seemed to improve but on Monday morning his
disease assumed the form of bilious cholera, and vom-
ting commenced. From this time he continued to
sink gradually until four O'Clock Tuesday after
noon, when he ceased to speak. His last words, as
reported by one of his physicians follows:
& / die ; ] ready for the summons have endea
voured faithfully to do my duty; am only sorry to
leave my old friends" At thiryfve minutes past ten
he ceased to breathe. DIR. HALL of Washington, and
DR.. Wood, the Presidents son-in-law, were in at
tendance, in connexion with DIR. WITHERsPooN
The announcement of this event will create deep
and melancholy feeling throughout our whole coun-
try Harrassed are by sectional feuds and
perpexities the removal by death of the Chief Ma
gistrate of the nation destined to add another
element of discord to those which already environ
Of course, in accordance with the provisions of
the constitution, WILLARD FILLMORE is now Presi-
dent of the United States 1t only remains for him
to take the oath of Office This is not the occasion to
give utterance to the forebodings which must fill the
mind of every Southern man in view of this fact We
can only pray that of our fears may be realized
We have differed widely from the course of Gen.
TAYLOR since he has been the President of the Uni
ted States but now that he is more, would wish
to bury all political feelings and animosties for
get the politician in the soldier-and to remember
him only the noble defender of his countrys honor
the battlefield. May he rest in peace. May the
green turf press lightly upon his grave and while
his mortal remains crumble to that dust from whence
they sprung, may his freed spirit rest TRANQUILITY in
the bosom of the God who gave it, and his memory
long continue green in the hearts of his counrymen.
A telegraphic dispatch to the Charleston Evening
News, of the 10th instant, dated Washington, July
10th, $50 A. M, says =" The Cabinet have all
signed and Vice President FILLMORE has been sworn
in as President"
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citizens of Eastern Carolina.

Gov. MANLY is now in the Western part of the
State, openly advocating the abolition Of the federal
basis Misrepresentation an the House of Commoas =
THIS IS A FACT for which can vouch.s Our
authority for making the statement is beyond al
question. MIR. MANLY recently took this ground at
Wentworth in Rockingham county--at Germantown,
in Forsythe county, and other places in the West
and he also made severe attack upon Mr.. REID for
having voted for the distribution of the school fund
according to federal numbers At every point he
seeks to pander to the preudices of the West by the
sacrifice of all that is dear to the feelings the rights
and the interests of the people of the East He seeks
to deprive the East of the wei ht she derives
from having three-ffths of her colored population
represented in the House of Commons. These, we
repeat are facts-facts which every Eastern man
Wing and Democrat-alike should know, and feel,
and act upon. We ask the people of New Hanover
if any one of them, whether he be Wing or Demo-
crat is willing to vote for man who advocates a
measure which would deprive their section of that
lust power which it holds in the councils Of the
State-which would render it totally helpless to pro-
tect its dearest interests and most cherished rights
We ask the people of the seventh District-of the
whole East-f any of them will sanction this reck-
less and unprincipled attack upon their rights by
voting for Gov. MANLY? Will it be Onslow Du-
plin Sampson Bladen ! Columbus or Brunswick
No! No! No. No such thing. 1t is impossible tt
conceive how any Eastern man ofany party vote
for Gov. MANLY knowing that he goes for the aboli-
ton of the black basis of representation in the House
of Commons. We think candidly, that Mr.. REDS
vote in this section ought to be unanimous Self re
: spect and self preservation demand it.
But more than this, and the more efectually t.
pandcr for the support Of the West, Gov. MANLY ha
avowed himself in favor of the extension by the State
of the Central Railroad to the Tennessee line Thinl
of that we tax payers of the East; ave. and of the
West too. Think of all these things before you
your votes. We appeal to the honest of all sec
tions and of all parties-we ask of them men anc
as citizens, whether they will vote for who t.
promote his own selfish and partizan ends would
:: disturb the balance of power which has secure,
peace to the State and make upon system @
:. representation which forms one of the compromise
of our federal Constitution.
- Are the people of Pitt of Edgecombe and of the
other large slaveholding counties north and east
U.S. willing to sanction the abolition of the fedora
basis and at this time, too when the ghts and in
terests of the saveholding sections of the Union
so iercely attacked both within and without. If the
are not let them arouse themselves, and prove thei
sincerity by voting for DAVID S. REID the friend O
the poor man, but also the friend of the Constitution
l. and of the South.
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slave Labor In the TERRITORIES.

A correspondence upon this subject, between Hon.
HORACE Mann, member of Congress from Massa-
chusetts, and Hon. Mr.. THURsToN, delegate from
Oregon, has been published. Mr.. Mann makes the
enquiry whether, in Mr. THURsToN's opinion slave
ry will will not be introduced into the territories
recently acquired from Mexico provided such intro
duction be not prohibited by law Mr. THURsroN
answers that, in his opinion it will; that from the
fact that the country abounds in rich mincs slave
labor can be proftably employed especially as the
negro is in great measure proof against the dsea-
ses which generally prove fatal to white labor at the
mines. He feels certain that Utah and New Mexico
contain very rich mining districts, and would afford
a large and desirable market for slave labor. In
California and Oregon, the hire of an ableboded ne
gro would be worth one thousand dollars per annum
if the white inhabitants would permit their intro
ducton. In fine, Mr. THURsToN thinks that although
the soil of the territories is such that slavery could
not be introduced, yet the mines would afford very
profitable employment for that species of labor
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Dr. Webster.

On the fourth page of this weeks Journal will be
found the confession made to the Governor and Coun-
Gil of Massachusetts,, ON behalf of DR.. WEBSTER, by
Rev. DR.. PUTNAM, his spiritual adviser. DR.. WEB
sTER confesses that he did kill PARKMAN in his labor
atory and that the remains there found were those
of that unfortunate individual. WEBSTER denies
that the killing was premeditated, and prays that
his sentence may be committed from hanging to i'm
prsonment for life. He had previously presented a
petition for unconditional pardon in which he
yirates his innocence and endeavors to cast sus-
picion upon other parties. This petition was with
drawn before the confession was made. The con-
fession will be read with interest," although it is diff
cult to say what amount of credence be given to
the statements Of man so thoroughly devoid of all
moral principle as WEBSTER has proved himself to
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12
President Polk's Oregon Bill Message.

We this week republish the message with which
President Polk deemed it necessary to accompany
his signature to the bill organizing a territorial
government in Oregon. 1t covers the whole ground
of the controversy and states his reason for not veto
ing that bill so clearly and concisely that
but the wilfully blind misunderstood or fail tc
appreciate his motives. We commend it to the care
full perusa of our readers of both parties, pecu
iarly interesting at the present time, when the stg
ma of Wilmot provsosm is sought to be fastened
upon all who voted for that bill.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12
Two Weeks Later from Colifornia-Arriva1 OF the
Steamship Philadelphia.


The Steamship PHILADELPHIA arrived at New York
on Sunday night last the 9th inst, with two mill
ions and half of gold dust on board Of this, two
millions on freight, and five hundred thousand
in the hands of passengers. She brings San Fran
cisco dates down to the lt of june received by the
Oregon at Panama.
The Oregon brought down 50, 900 in gold dust
on freight and about $780, 900 in the hands of the
pasocngorr.
The Philadelphia brings block of the California
Gold Rock, for the Washington Monument. 1t
weighs about 125 pounds, and is estimated to con-
tain about eighty dollars worth of gold
There is no news from California Of any very pc
culiar interest. The rivers very high, and min
ing is comparatively at a stand Some collisions
have occurred between the Americans and the Ma
tives-of resulting in the defeat and slaugh
ter of the latter.
From the 18th Of April to the Goth of May, the
number of passengers who arrived at San Francisco
by sea, amounted to 1887 of whom two-thirds are
Americans. The health at the mines is generally
good and the prospect of profitable employment
when the water subsidies, keeps the miners in good
spirits.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12

EARLY PEAcH-On Wednesday last, our friend
Mr. John c. Wood, presented us with fine peach
ripe rosy and luscious, grown upon his place about
two miles out of town. So far as our information
goes we think this is about the first OF the season.
we have heard of none earlier raatured in the open
.s~
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pSg~The communications of " A Visitor" and . A
Spectator" giving descriptions of the celebration of
the 4th at Moore's Creek and South Washington are
in type, but unavoidably crowded out.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12

Mr.. REDS ADDREss.-It is unnecessary to call
attention to the able address of Col REID which &C.
cupies considerable space in present number. It
defines his position clearly and unequivocaly and
will meet with the appreciation of our citizens of
both parties His views of State policy are unques-
tionably correct, also his positions upon the
slavery question and other matters of national in
terest We forbear any synopsis, as our columns are
already crowded. and we do sincerely hope that every
voter will read and Judge for himself
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12

Res@PETER M. HALE, Esq, has become associated
with his father in the publication of the Fayetteville
Observer Mr.. HALE, Jr, is, we believe, graduate
of Chapel Hill, and have heard him very favora-
bly, spoken Of as young gentleman of high charac-
ter and amiable manners Our own acquaintance
with him is of the slightest yet sufficient to add the
warmth of personal feeling to the professional well
come which we extend to him upon his entrance in
to the corpse editorial We wish him the most per-
feet success in everything but his politics
eA-Chancellor Walworth has decided that the
Wheeling Bridge the Ohio river is a nuisance.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12
Correspondence.

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow CO., n c.: July 2, 1850.
DEAR S1R-Having been appointed by the Chair
man of Democratic Convention, assembled at Jack
sonvie, on the LIST Instant to pprse you of the fact
of your unanimous nomination as candidate to re-
present the county of Onslow in the Senate of the
next General Assembly of this State, we with great
pleasure comply with the duties conferred upon us
and, at the same time respectfully solicit your &C
ceptance of the same
Very respectfully, your obt serv'ts,
]. H. FOY,
GEO. G. WARD,
VIM. EMMETT,
10 DIR. u. II. MCMILLAN. Committee
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To DR.. G.. H. MCMILLAN.

SWANS POINT, Onslow CO., July 8, 1850.
GENTLEMEN-Your communication under date of
the I'd instant, informing me of my unanimous NOM
ination as candidate to represent the county of
Onslow in the Senate of the next General Assembly
has been received
In reply, regret that the Convention had not Sc
leced some gentleman better qualified to defend their
rights than myself. Ihave only to say, accept the
nomination, and, if elected, will endeavor to merit
the confidence reposed in me-
Yours, with regard,
GEO. H. MCMILLAN
10 Messrs. J. H. FoY, GEO. G. WARD, VIM. EN-
NETT, Committee.
1t will be seen, by reference to the proceedings Of
the convention, published the fourth page, that
MT. FoNvILLE was present at the Convention, and
accepted of the nomination for the Commons in per-
son.
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On the morning of the 4th inst, fire was discov-
cred in the kitchen of frame building the
Railroad Depot, known as the Wilmington Hotel The
fire soon communicated to the main building of the
hotel, and also to wooden building the north
occupied bakery, &c, which were all destroyed
as we'll as a stable belonging to Mr.. HENRY MUTT
and living South of the hotel. The buildings, with
the exception of the stable owned by DR.. VIM
A. BERRY, and were insured. The value of the pro-
perty destroyed was over two thousand dollars.
AS the building in which the fire originated was
unoccupied it is almost impossible to see how it
could have occurred without the agency of an incen
diary. Indeed the impression seems general that
the kitchen was set on fire. and this impression &C
qures force from the fact that it is the third fire
which has occurred in that neighborhood within a
very short time. Various reports afoat to the
objects of the miscreant who committed these outra
ges but as these reports do not sufficiently
definite shape we forbear making any further allu
sion to them at the present time, in the hope that
the efforts of justice may be successful in ferretng
out and Furnishing the felons if such there be,
nected with this affair.
MAN SHor.-On Sunday night last man named
JESSE SEARS, entered the garden of Mr. JOHN BARNES
near this town. and stole therefrom water-mel-
ons Mr.. BARNES discovered him in the act of ma
king off with them, and shot him, wounding him
ry severely in of his legs, the shot entering his
thigh and tearing hole into the bone against which
it struck and then scattered SEARS is spoken of as
! a man of bad character, which is no doubt So but
we much question if his punishment in this case, did
not far exceed his offence. Should his wound prove
fatal it will be- to say the least of it, very serious
affair.
pgThe Italians gave an entertainment on the
Fourth The pieces were, Black Eyed Susan, and a
new farce by member of the Company. The house
was crowded SO much so, indeed. that late corners
were essentially " outsiders" We saw the pieces
only by fits and starts, too brief to form any Judg
ment either of the play Or the playing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12
Terrible Fire In PhiIadclnb,o

A Geographic despatch in the Baltimore Sun of
the 10th inst. dated Philadelphia, July 10TH A.
NJ. states that fire broke out in that CITY at o.
clock on the afternoon of the 9th inst 1t common
ced in the Hay scales ON the wharf, above Race St.
and soon extended to stores in which salt pc
tire stored This, exploding, demolished the bull
'inr. and scattered the flames and blazing timbers
III every orectlV", ;sting all the buildings within
it's reach
The wind blew from the southeast, anu quickly
spread the flames on both sides of Water street. from
New to Vine Streets and both sides of Vine street,
from Water to Second street. The stores escaped
above Vine streets. The flames have also consumed
both sides of Front and New Market streets up to
Callowhill, including the VIM. Penn Market house,
on the latter street.
A large number of Irish families occupied houses
on Water Street, in one of which woman and four
children were burned to death.
| The devastation is awful, and, without shower
or change of wind, there is telling where the
flames will be arrested. A thousand reports are a.
float with regard to the loss of life by the explosion
Many were blown into the water, but it is believed
all escaped. Many persons were also severely in.
iured. One man, name unknown, had his head hall
blown off and killed. The flames are still working
their wav up and all the stores Second street, VI
| to Callowhill, will probably be consumed. The eft
forts of the fremen have kept it from spreading t.
the west side of Second St.
Many lives were lost. At the date of the despatch
| the fire was still raging.
| C11o1ppA Tho BOARD of Health of Cincinnati re
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12

CHoLERA-The Board of Health of CINCINNATI re-
port 81 deaths in that city during the "a hours end
ing the evening of the 9th inst, of which 48 were
from cholera.
The cholera has made its appearance in Chicago,
Illinois, and several fatal cases have occurred
Among fourteen deaths by cholera at Nashville,
Tenn, to 21st ult., was DIR. LAURENT an eminent
physician.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12

New STEAMER.-We learn from the Newbern Re-
publican, that steamer named the Chatham, built
for Messrs D1BBLE & BROTHER, and designed to run
on the Cape Fear and Deep River improvement was
launched at Newbern on the 25th ult. The Chat
ham is named after the county to which she is inter-
ded to trade She is 112a feet long, and l7a feet
wide and will draw, with engine &C., aboard, only
one foot of water. We presume she will be round
here in a few weeks
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-07-12

BaFGoDEY, for August, is on our table 1t con-
tains three steel engravings and large number Of
wood cuts Quite handsome affair.
DIVIDENDS The Bank of Fayetteville has declar-
ed dividend of per cent-besides returning to
the stockholders interest at the rate of per cent
per annum up to the LIST Of January last.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
NEW SPRING GOODS.

TNHE subscriber is now receiving beautiful and
Il desirable assortment of DRY GOODS, to
which he respectfully invites the attention of his
customers and dealers in general, both in town and
country. His stock consists in part, OF the follow
ng articles =
Cloths, Cassimeres, Tweeds, some fine and hand
some;
Satin, Valentia, Silk, Marseilles and other Vest
ings, some very rich patterns;
Bleached and brown, plain and Striped Linen
Drillings;
Cotton Pant stuffs in great variety;
Silks of various qualities and widths-some very
handsome watered patterns;
Grape Shawlssand Lace Capes;
French worked Collars;
Bonnet and Neck Ribbons, very rich patterns;
Berages, Alborines, Lawns, and Chintzes;
Embroidered Muslins, plain Swiss, book and
null do--also plain, striped and plaid do;
Irish Linens, Linen Sheetings and Table Linens;
Domestic goods of all descriptions, and many
other articles not enumerated-all of which
he will sell at the lowest CASH PRICE.
He will take in exchange for goods, good coun-
try knit Yarn Socks, 100 doz. pairs of which are
wanted.
Ollie has taken the Store recently occupied by
Messrs. MONROE & HARR1soN, on King street, 2
doors west of Royal, and next door to Messrs.
GREGoRY & ADAMS, where he will be pleased to
see friends. VIM. IT. ROGERS,
King Street, 2 doors ,cest Of Royal, south side.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 8, ls59.-6mo.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
NEW STORE.

TNHE subscriber is now opening at OwRNsv1LIE,
Il Charles County, Nd, large and well select
ed stock of NEW GOODS, comprising all the
varieties of a we'll assorted country store, viz:
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardaoare and Gut
lery, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, Sad
dlery, Medicines, Hats and Caps, Sta
tionery, Millinery, &c. &c.
His stock of DRY GOODS are of the latest
styles, and embraces nearly every variety for
Ladies and Gentlemen's wear, viz in part-Silks,
embroidered Muslins, beautiful assortment OF
Patterns, plain white goods, plain and satin-strped
Barages, Silk Tissues, Linens, Lustres, Alpacas,
Mousselines, Lawns, fancy Plaids, Ginghams, Ca
coes, &c.-also. Cloths, Cassimeres, Linen Drill
ings, Tweeds, &c.
Being accustomed to selecting goods for fash
onable city trade, he feels assured he understands
how to appreciate the tastes of the most astldlous
All persons in want of goods will please give him
CALL as he is determined to sell at prices that can
not fail to please. He will sell for cash and all
kinds of country produce, rags, &C., and on short
time to punctual dealers.
]. H. MONROE.
OwENsyIIIE ADril % lS5O.-6m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
SPRING SUPPLY.

LANCASTER AND GARDINER,
At the same old Stand ON King Street,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
HAVING just returned from the North with a
Ill general supply of Groceries, Liquors,
&C., would respectfully call the attention of buy
ers in this Market to their stock, which consists,
in part, of the following articles, viz:
Java, Laguyra, Rio and ST Domingo Coffee,
Port Rico and New Orleans Sugar
Cuba and New Orleans Moasses
G. P. Imperial Black and Y. II. Teas
Rush Run, Monongahela and Common Whiskey
Peach, French and Domestic Brandies
Port, Maderie and Lisbon Wines
100 sacks fine and ground Alum Salt
1000 lbs, double refined Loaf Sugar
10000 Princi pc and Havana Cigars.
Also: Flour, Fish, Bacon, Lard, Candles, Soap,
Spices, Dye-Stuffs, Window Glass, Putty, Powder
and Shot, &c, &c. all of which they will sell at the
lowest cash prices or to punctual customers on
time.
They also devote particular attention to Com
mission Business and warrant to get the best prices
for all kinds of country Produce.
Alexandria, Va, April "a, 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
NEW GOODS.

TINE undersigned has JUST RECEIVED
Il Tat the Store formerly occupied by
Messrs. BELL & HoDCEs) and offers to the
public Of Charles county, for cAsH,a large
and ,oell selected stock Of Goods, embracing
every variety usually kept in country
store-such as
Spring and Summer DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES, LIQUORS.,
HARDW.aRE, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE,
STONE AND E.aRTHE.NW.aRE,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c. &c.
These Goods have been purchased on the
most advantageous terms, which will enable
him 10 sell them as low as they can be pur-
chased anywhere. He respectfully invites
all who desire bargains TO call and examine
his stock. LEWIS WEEKS.
Port Tobacco, April 3, 1850,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-05-01
NEW STOCK OF GOODS.

rElHE subscriber having commenced business on
Il his own account, respectfully invites the at
tenton of his friends and the public generallyto his
and aueu selected stock Of goods, consisting OF
general assortment of
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
and all articles usually kept in country store, all
ofwhich will be sold at reduced prices, for cash, or
to punctual customers on credit of six months.
All persons indebted to the Firms of VIM. FER
GUssoN & Bro. and VIM. FERGUSON s. Co., are
earnestly and respectfully solicited to forward
and close their accounts, by cash note, immedi-
atey, it being absolutely necessary that their bust
ness should be closed without further DELAY.
VIM. FERGUSON.
Port Tobacco, jan 80, 1850.