Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-03-12
From the Washington Union.
Affairs In Texas.

JONI Jones OF the hurricane GALE
From the Washington Union.
Affairs In Texas.
CORPUS CHRISTI, (Texas,) Feb. 1, 1852.
GENTLEMEN In my wanderings have finally ar
rived at this place. The beautiful locality the rich
of soil, the advantages of luxurious living both
from and land think cannot be surpassed by any
portion OF the extensive domain of the United States
But they must be seen to be believed What would
my friends in Washington say, were ! 10 tell them
that the day before my arrival here travelled forty
miles, and not moment OF that day Except the last
two hours) was out of sight of the immense herds of
deer, wild cattle. and horses? This section also
ahounds IN turkeys geese, ducGs partrdges, and rab-
bits, while the water abounds with all kinds of fish,
turtle, and oysters | heard here in conversation
among the citizens circumstances that seem TO me
strange. as they doubt will TO you yet they are
positively true. For instance, not long since citi
zen shot in his poultry yard fine large wild gobber
engaged in mortal combat with civilized turkey
Not long since ' norther" sprang up sudden
Iy, and threw up (chilled the bank) wagon loads
of fish and turtle. Of this was an eyewitness and
am told II is common occurrence during the winter
But time is TOO pressing at present to detail all the
beauties and advantages of this section.
see in several papers of the Union, also of Mex
leo, that the patriot revolution, headed by Carva-
ja, is supposed to be at an end. This is an error-
From the best Informed on these Matters learn that
strenuous measures are now in force 10 renew with
vigor the contest. A prominent actor in the late
scenes on Inc no 0ranGe mas ii have Just been
formed) been elected senator in the place of the late
lamened Burleson This 10 many looks like an aban-
donment OF the cause hut in the view of other shrewd
men there is deep scheme under the veil
Rumor says there are companies organized
equipped, and ready to take the field, as all
plans are maured, which will be about the middle OF
February. think these rumors are correct. As to
their success, failure cannot arrive at any certain
concIus1on: udrt rurIuue exueTreiy ckfc
battle field. Taking the principles laid down in the
oh InrIo orafIo of InTon anIf
general conduct of Mexico 10 her citizens, as the only
two questions involved the patriots would, if justice
was the umpire, be successful.
Mexico appears TO think Matamoros is the point of
attack, she is Strengthening that position and
centratng there her force. She is mistaken first, in
fortfying and training her troops there and second
Gf the patriot force is in sufficient strength for success)
by taking Monterey and holding the two passes
through the mountains, Matamoros is bound to fall
Should 7, in my ramblngs, learn anything o: inter.
est, you shall be informed Immediately.
Yours, truly, LiBERfAD.
CLERICAL ANEcDoTE.-Some thirty five years ago,
Mr. Williams, clergyman of the old school, some,
what eccentric, 10 Salem from the country TO ex-
change desks with of his brethren in the ministry
During the Sabbath upon intermssion, he tod his
daughter
81 am going to lie down, and if Saint Paul himself
comes, you must not disturb me.'
Mr.. Bently, who preached IN the East church, had
been very intimate with Mr.. Williams, but had moi
seen him for several years, hearing that he was in
town. hurried off after dinner, 10 make his old friend
call
"Where is brother Williams - he inquired of the
daughter
''He can't be disturbed. s:r not even # St. Paul
should CALI
must see him !" the impatient reioinder in
the lnimltabe manner peculiar to Mr.. B.
Resistance to snch must was out of the question.
The room of the sleeper shown. Wit gen.
tie voice and corresponding shake Mr.. Williams
aroused. He was delighted to see his friend Brother
Bently reeraiing with fervency his qualification
Il think, Brother Williams" says Mr.. Beny
sc that you are little inconsistent" ;"
How So Brother Bently?'
"Didn't you tell your daughter you was not to be
disturbed, if st Paul called yet you appear 10
be very glad TO see me-
No. no Brother Beny, not inconsistent al all.
was-I am glad 10 you. The apostle Paul why,
hope to spend blessed eternity with him; but you
Brother never expect 10 see you again!
TURNED RoCND-A young sprig of of doctor
convivial party, several larks who bent
on placing in his hat very heavy brick, or in plain
language, 10 make him g!oriously drunk, which they
accomplished about 0 O'Clock al night.
The poor doctor insisted going, and the party
accompanied him 10 the stable to assist him to mount
his horse, which they at length did with his face TO
the animals tail.
Hao" said the doctor. after feeling for the reins,
" am inside out my horse, or face behind, don't
know understanding wrong, anyhow
$50 you are,'' exclaimed one of the wags, just
get off, doctor, and we will put you on right.''
Get off :" hccuPed the doctor, " no you DON'T
Just turn the horse around, and it will all tight
you must all be drunk
Sambo, why am de pen dat General Scott writes
wild, like riber in Maine?"
"Well Ginger, drops de subjick.,.' Well, den,
told you why it am. Because it de-Pen-ob-scot'
(Penobscot.) " Cotch me by de har, Ginger, I'm
gwine TO drap"
Monster Custom House. AT New ORLEANS The
largest building in the United States is in process
of erection at New Orleans. II is built by the Federal
Government as Custom House, and made large
enough include the United States Court Rooms,
gether with the necessary warehouses for The of
the government. The building covers some two acres
of ground, and is third larger than the Capitol
Washington, completed with the new wings. The
granite for the building is furnished from the Quincy
(Mass-) quarries Almost all the companies at the
quarres have contracts TO furnish the stone 1t is cx
peced it will be about three years before the building
will be entirely completed