Important from the Rio Grande !
HOSTILITIES COMMENCED!
We are indebted to an extra from the Office of
the Wilmington Journal, and to an esteemed
friend in Galveston, for the following- important
intelligence from the Army of Gen. Taylor, sta
tioned opposite Matamoras, on the Rio Grande.
At the latest dates New Orleans and Galveston
were intensely excited, and volunteers by hun
dreds were making preparations to depart to the
relief of Gen. Taylor. By this time it is highly
probable that a serious struggle has taken place
if indeed even three to one against Gen. Taylor
could produce any thing like a struggle.
Hostilities, ii seems, have commenced; .and the
civilized world will bear witness that the people
of the United States are not justly responsible for
what may follow. The whole matter may be
embraced in a few words. Texas, an indepen
dent State, applied for admission into the Union.
We admitted her extended our laws over her,
and planted our. flag, as we had a right to do, up
on her frontiers. A third nation steps forward to
protest against this act; but our troops calmly
proceed to the limits of Texas, and this third na
tion is told if she crosses these limits, with her
troops in hostile array, war will ensue. She does
cross, and she spills the blood of Americans on
American soil 1 What is the next step on our
part? Are we still to forbear, because she hap
pens to be weak and contemptible? We think
we have borne with her long enough. But is it
believed that England and France will interpose
in her behalf by an armed mediation ? If so, in
that case she would become at once, by virtue of
such a mediation, a formidable power ; and no al
ternative would be left us but to engage with her,
and, if compelled to do so, with those who backed
her in the conflict We have no idea that such a
step will be taken by England and France; but
still the thing is not altogether improbable. It'is
in accordance with Guizot's " ba la nce-of-power "
policy, and ihe late subserviency of the French
Government to the British Cabinet is any thing
but favorable to this country ; but England sure
ly would not lead in such a measure unless she
had determined to discontinue negotiations upon
the Oregon question. If those powers should
take this step should come forward to interfere
between the Uuited States and Mexico, by threats
or by arms, there will be a terrible breaking up
of the peace of the world, and the " harvest of
death" will go on until British and Mexican
power shall have been swept forever from the face
of the Continent
We lay before our readers the following Ex
tras from the Offices of the Wilmington Journal
and the Galveston Civilian :
Journal Office,
Wilmington, N. C, May 8, 1846.
Important from the Texan Army Hostilities
commenced! Requisition for tin thousand
men ! !
Since we issued our regular sheet this morning,
the mail frona the South has- arrived, bringing
highly important news from the U. S. Army on
ihe Rio Grande, for which we are indebted to our
attentive correspondent, who writes from
Camp at Point Isabel, Texas,
27th April, 1846.
My Dear Sir: Hostilities have actually and
in earnest commenced. One squadron of Dra
goons captured, one officer killed, two missing,
and one a prisoner !
An express has just reached this camp from the
main army, with the melancholy intelligence that
a reconnoitering party, under Capt. Thornton of
the 2d Dragoons, (consisting of sixty-three Dra
goons) has been captured !
It appears that Capt. Thornton was sent to re
connoiler above the camp, on the Rio Grande,
where the spies had reported a Mexican force, on
this side the river. This guide, after leading him
for some distance halted, and told him that he
could go no further, and that if he (capt. T.) en
tered a thicket in front, he would never come out
thereupon Captain Thornton dashed in, and fell
upon a few mounted men charged them at full
speed over the brow of a hill, where he fouud him
self in the presence of some 2000 men, 1000 of
whom were Infantry, and the balance Cavalry.
The latter force immediately closed in upon his
flanks, the infantry being in from, and a fence
blockading up the rear. The guide reports that
he heard tiring for two hours, when he turned and
fled to camp. This was on the 25th yesterday a
soldier of the party, very badly wounded, came in,
Chain? suffered to depart by the Mexicans,) and
reports that he saw 47 men mustered after the ac
tion, prisoners, and one officer (Capt. Hardie,) al
so a prisoner that Lieut. Kane was killed. Capt.
Thornton and Lieut. Mason are missing-, but that
he saw Capt. Thornton escape, by clearing the
high fence with his splendid horse the balance
of the men (16) are killed or missing.
This is a must disastrous atfiir, and can only
be attributed to want of precaution, and perhaps a
treacherous guide, (a Mexican.) Gen. Taylor has
made a requisition for 10,000 volunteers, 3000 of
which are Texans, and 7000 Lotiisianians. It is
supposed that there are 2500 Mexicans between
us and the main army, blockading up the road.
This, however could be soon opened ii Gen. Tay
lor could spare a force from his camp for the pur
pose, but as he is anxious to finish his entrench
ments at once, he will not probably detach for a
day or two, until he is ready to open his batteries
ou the town, which he will doubtless do in a very
short time.
The mouth of the Rio Grande has been block
aded by our squadron for the last ten days. In
consequence of this no Hour or other supplies can
reach Matamoras, which has produced a great
deal of uneasiness in that city, as most of their
supplies are received from New Orleans. Gen.
Ampudia sent a message to General Taylor a few
days ago, threatening him with much severity if
the blockade was not raised. But Gen Taylor is
not to be frightened from the stand he has taken.
The remains of Col. Cross, the Quarter Master
General, have been found four miles from Camp,
where, it is supposed, he was murdered, by some
of the " Rancheros " or Bobbers that infest every
thicket along the river. L'- Porter, 4lh Infantry,
who was out wiih a party of ten men, searching
for his (Col. C.'s) body, was attacked by 40 of
these desperadoes, and himself and two men kill
ed, the balance of the men cut their way through,
and escaped to camp.
But enough of this, the war has actually com
menced, and we have to fight these poor wretches,
who will not meet us in the field, but confine them
selves to this guerrilla mode ot cutting off small
parties, attacking our wagon trains. But they
have shown their hand at last, and we must now
go to work.
From th'e Galveston Civilian of April 29.
The steamer Monmouth arrived off the bar yes
terday evening, and came into port this morning,
with late and exciting accounts from the army.
A company of 60 dragoons, under Capt. Thorn
ton, have been taken by the Mexicans. They
were out a short distance from the camp saw a
few Mexicans reconnoitering pursued tbem, and
shortly found themselves surrounded by 1000 (as
is reported) Mexican infantry, who fired upon i
them: they turned to retreat, but found themselves
surrounded by cavalry, and within the range of
four pieces, .of artillery. They saw the Captain
leap the fence enclosing the Mexican camp, and
think he escaped. This information was obtained j
at Gen. Taylor's camp by a wounded man, sent in
by the Mexicans, for the benefit of our hospital. 1
There were thirteen or lourteen ot Capt. 1 .'s men
killed.
Gen. Taylor's camp is said to be surrounded by
a vastly superior Mexican iorce and cut off from
his supplies at point Isabel, where there are but
400 men, liable at any lime to be taken. Arista. is
in command of the Mexican forces, which he as
sumed on the 22d. He says he wishes to carry
on the war in the European and Christian style.
, Gen. Taylor has called updn the Governor of
Texas for forty companies of volunteers ; the in
fantty to leave Galveston by steam ; mounted
men to rendezvous at Corpus Christi. Gen. Tay lor
is said to have but ten days' rations in his
present position, which is a strong one, and capa-.
ble of being defended against a grealty superior
force ; but it is feared he will he cut off from his
supplies uuless reinforced. ? '
These are the main facts which are in our pos
session as yet.
Gen. Hunt will leave for the seat of war this
evening, by land, and wishes to be joined by those
who are ready.
We learn further from the New Orleans Bul
letin of the 2d instant, that letters from authentic
American sources in Matamoras state that the
Mexican forces in the neighborhood of Gen. Tay
lor are at least eight thousand men. well equipp
ed, with an excellent park of artillery. The Gov
ernor of Louisiana had made a requisition for
twenty-five hundred volunteers, and the soldiers
were in the street, in a few hours after the call,
making preparations to depart for the seat of war.
The Legislature of Louisiana, with a patriotic
promptitude which deserves all commendation,
had voted by acclamation $100,000 to defray the
expenses of the service.
The Blockade of the Rio Grande. Wc learn
ed last evening, (say the N. O. Picayune of the
1st inst.,) that formal protests had been made be
fore the British Consul by the English houses
which had shipped cargoes on board the schoo
ers Equity and Floridian, for Matamoras. which
were turned back by the United States brig Law
rence, off the mouth of the Rio Grande.
SURRY COUNTY.
We make the following extract from the letter
of a most respectable Democrat in Surry, writing
to the Editor under date of May 8th, 1846. We
commend what he says to the author of "A Dem
ocrat," in the last Fayctteville Carolinian:
''I perceive that the Chairman of the Democratic
Committee has notified you and others, members
of ihat Committee, to assemble at Raleigh on the
18th instant, for the purpose of deciding which of
the two Shepard or Leak shall be selected as the
standard-bearer for Governor to lead us on to vic
tory in August next. I, of course, have personally
no choice between these gentlemen, not having the
honor of a personal acquaintance with either; but
1 give it as my settled opinion, that James B. Shep
ard ought and must be the man. 1 have taken
some pains to ascertain public sentiment in this
region, and have no hesitation in saying, that Mr.
Shepard is not only the strongest man of the two,
but thai he is much the strongest man (except per
haps Fisher) that has been named for that office.
I am confident that, with him as our candidate, old
Surry will give a larger Democratic vote than she
has given for years. Then give us Shepard, and I
believe the State is safe. We are
pretty confident that we shall carry old Surry in the
election of members to the Legislature, and thereby
make a change of two in the Commons; and we
think we shall certainly elect the Senator from
Surry and Ashe. We meet next week to select
our candidates. I never knew our party to be in
better or higher spirits."
LUNSFORD LANE.
We have to thank a gentleman in Wethcrsfieldj
Connecticut, for a letter dated the Gih of this
month, containing information in regard to the
conduct of Lunsford Lane in that part of the
world. This fellow, it will be remembered, for
merly lived in this City, and left here a year or
two since to reside in one of the Northern States.
The extracts which follow will show what a vile
scoundrel he has become :
" I deem it but an act of justice to inform you
that there is a certain negro fellow here, who calls
himself Lunsford Lane, and says he was born in
your City and he belonged to a Mr. Sherwood Hay
wood, a trashier of a Bank in your place and
that his master died, after which he purchased
himself for '1000; that he also purchased his wife
and seven children from a Mr. B. B. Smith, a
rich merchant of your place. This fellow has
gone so far as to have a book published, entitled
the '; Narative of Lunsford Lane," which I would
send to you, but 1 am afraid it might miscarry.
" The impudent scoundrel has lectured in the
Baptist Church in this place, and is taking very
well heie with our hot-headed abolitionists, who
have made him large contributions to aid him in
inducing slaves to run away from their owners; and
he says also they have contributed laige sums in
Boston for the same purpose. In his harangues
he has said much of insurrection.
He makes high mention of a great number of your
citizens, and urged his friends the abolitionists, to
make up alt the money they could to send South
by the first of August, when he says the white
males will be about leaving for New York, and his
fellows in bondage would then have a belter op
portunity of freeing themselves from the cursed
chains of Southern slavery. 1 have
no interest in writing this, but having visited your
State, and being kindly treated while there, I have
thought proper to do so, in order that you may be
aware of the approaching danger which I think
you are in. The rascal left for Boston
yesterday, where he says he intends to reside."
Lunsford is more knave than fool; and we
hope the Northern papers, and the Boston States
man especially, will expose him in his true colors.
But why should we of the South ask to have him
exposed? If people at the North are silly
enough to believe what he says, let thorn do it.
If they expect that Lunsford will appropriate
what money he gets from them to aid Southern
slaves in escaping to the free States, or if they
think that all the gold in Boston could be so used
as to seriously impair the hold which Southern
masters have upon this species of property, why
then let them fill this fellow's hat, and hand
kerchief, and pockets and whistle for results.
Those persons at the North who believe what
this fellow says, and who give him money, are
most handsomely humbugged.
The letter from Connecticut is in our posses
sion, and those who may desire to sec it can do so
by calling at our Office.
THE CANVASS.
Yesterday Mr.-Shcpard met Gov. Graham at
Snow Hill, Greene; and on Saturday nextii
will address the people of Johnston at Smithfiejd.
He has already thoroughly canvassed a large
portion of the State, having addressed his fellow
citizens at the following times and places.:
Franklin ton, Franklin, 26th March,
Henderson, Granville, 27ih do,
- Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, 1st AprH,
Currituck C. H., Currituck, 4th do,
Old Trap, Camden, fith do,
Hertford, Perquimans, 8th do,
Edenton, Chowan, 9th do,
Columbia, Tyrrell, 15th do,
Plymouth, Washington, 16th do,
Hyde C. H , Hyde, 18th do,
Washington, Beaufort, 33d do,
Newbern. Craven, 25th do,
Beaufort. Carteret, 28th do,
Kinston, Lenoir, 1st Mtv,
Waynesboro', Wayne,'5th do,
Kenansville, Duplin, 6th do,
Clinton, Sampson, 7th do,
Wilmington, New Hanover, 9th do,
Snow Hill, Greene, I2th do,
Extract from a letter to the Editor, dated
Wayne County, May 6: 1846.
" I know the lively interest you feel in the no
ble cause of democracy will operate as a sufficient
apology for the liberty 1 now take in addressing
you these lines. On yesterday Mr. Shepard, the
Democratic Candidate for Governor, addressed the
people of Wayne, and I need not say to you that his
visit among us was altogether acceptable. Our
people gave him a calm and patient hearing, while
he discussed in a forcible and able manner tire
leading questions of the day. His views on all
public questions are too well known to the people
to require any thing from me ; but I will barely re
mark, that they are such as the Democracy enter
tain on the Tariff the Currency, &c.
Mr. Shepard is bold, able and accomplished, and
his Federal adversaries will find him a troublesome
customer wherever he goes. His speech was
courteous, dignified, and full of common sense ;
and the impression he made was of the best char
acter. He charged and proved ihat the Federal
leaders were morally corrupt, but he believed the
Whig people were honest, and ihat, in case of
War they would rise en masse with the Democrats,
to defend the country.
''Mr. Shepard gave a candid and correct state
ment of notorious and admitted facts and exposed
in a masterly manner the inconsistent and wholly
unjustifiable conduct of Gov. Graham in relation to
the Public Lands. He proved that Mr. Graham,
while in the State Legislature of 1838, voted a
gainst granting away the Public Lands to the new
States, but when he got to Congress he voted to
give to nine of the new States, over and above
what the said Stales were entitled to, the sum of
ten per centum upon the nett proceeds of the sales
of the Public Lands, and five hundred thousand
acres to each of the new States. All these lar
gesses and benefactions to the new States His Ex
cellency voted for, before his own State could
come in to receive one cent !
" The truth is, Sir, the Whig leaders can neith
er sustain themselves nor re-elect Gov. Graham.
Their ej.iiaph will soon be written their voyage
up Salt River will soon commence. Success to
Mr. Shepard, and to the noble cause he advo
cates ! "
Extract from a letter to the Editor, dated
Hertford, Perquimons, May 2.
"Gov. Graham, pursuant to appointment, visit
ed our town vesterday. When I entered the Court
House His Excellency was addressing the people,
and of course my attention was immediately di
rected to him. I quietly took my seat and listened
to the speaker. He was discussing the Internal
Improvement system, and as I had distinctly in
my recollection what Mr. Sbepard trad id n nf
gard to Gov. Graham's dereliction of duty, I was
the more curious to hear what apology he would
make. I watched closely all his words and sen
tences. He at first took a circuitous route, charged
the system of Internal Improvements upon distin
guished Democrats, and said in substance that if
he was to blame, they were also to be blamed.
He adverted for a moment to the charge that he
had sacrificed the interests of the State to individ
ual cupidity, ia the sale of the lialeigh and Gas
ton Road ; and he endeavored to waive ihe charge
by an appeal to State pride. He said, in substance
that morality and justice were opposed to econo
my in this matter and this was his argument!
Strange morality this! And stranger still, that he
should make it an argument in defence of the
course he pursued! Yet even men of intelligence
swallowed it as sound Whig doctrine, as indeed
it was and gave hitn praise that he had flattered
their pride to the tune of $363,000 !
"But the Governor did not stop here. He
charged upon Mr. Shepard that which to every bo
dy else seemed meet for praise. He charged that
standing solitary and alone in the Senate, Mr.
Shepard cast his vote to compel the rotten Bank
System to ind up its affairs. I, for one, glory in
the man who had the moral courage to cast that
vote ! When the Banks had become corrupt and
rotten, and when they came into the Legislature
and threatened and insulted the sovereignty of the
State, there was one man too firm to yield and too
honest to be influenced, and that man was James
B. Shepabo. Let the Whigs talk about this as
much as they please it will do James B. Shepard
good.
" The Governor discussed at some length the
Oregon question. He spoke of the Baltimore Con
vention as ihe seed of all ihe mischief that would
flow upon us from the assertion of our rights;
thought we ought never to think of urging our
claim with manly firmness with such a power as
England, and blamed the democratic party much
for doing what Washington had so often and pat
riotically recommended preparing for war in lime
of peace, and the Governor finally declared it to be
his intention to hold the democratic patty respon
sible for the extra expenses that might be incurred
in defence of our common country ! Well, let him
do it. The democratic party gallantly, victorious
ly, gloriously struggled in 1812 without Federal
aid, and now, if needs be, they can do it again."
Thomas Liring, Esq. has taken charge of the
Wilmington Commercial, and that paper will
hereafter be conducted by Thomas Loring, Edi
tor, and William Stringer, Associate Editor.
Mr. Loring announces his intention of removing
in a few months to Wilmington, and of transfer
ing the Independent to that place.
We regret to learn from the Virginia papers,
that the fly is destroying the Wheat to a consid
erable extent in that State. The Wheat crop in
this region looks well, and thus far we have
heard nothing of the ravages of the fly in this
State. On Saturday last we had a fine rain,
which, by the way, was much needed. Vegeta
tion has received a fresh and strong impluse, and
the Wheat crop, some of which before the rain
was slightly fired, now promises an abundant
harvest.
De mo era tic Meeting.
A Democratic Mass Meeting will be held in the
Court-House in Hillsborough, on Tuesday of May
Court, for the purpose of nominating Candidates-for
the next General Assembly. The friends of Demo
cratic Principles are requested to attend from all
parts of the County, in order that the wishes of ail
mw be consulted in the selection of Candidates.
May 9th, 1816. MANY VOTERS.
j z
We are indebted to lhepolitenes3 of the Editor
of the ''Register," who has kindly furnished us
the following intelligence from Washington :
From the Baltimore Daily Clipper, Monday, May 11th-
Probable Declaration of War against Mexico
Proposition to raise 50000 Volunteers Ap
propriation of $10,000,000 to operate against
Mexico.
We learn through the Magnetic Telegraph,
last evening, that at 8 1-2 o'clock, A. M., yester
day, the Committee on Military Affairs of the
House of Representatives held a special meeting
at which it was resolved to submit a proposition
to the House to-day, urging the immediate pas
sage of a law authorizing the President to ac
cept the services of 50,000 volunteers. They
also determined to bring in a bill appropriating
the sum of 810,000,000 for more effective opera
rfeis against Mexico.
We also learn, through the Telegraph, that it
was generally understood in Washington, that the
President would to-day send in a message to Con
gress, in relation to Mexico.
For the North Carolina Standard.
Sales of 7 hhds. Tobacco, Friday, 8lh May, by
IV. $ S. II. Gordon d Co., Richmond, Va.
Mr. James Crews', of Granville, N. C, No. 2.
5, and G, at $8 ; No. 1, at $8$; No. 7, at $9, (stain-)
ed); INos. S and 4, at $10.
James A. Crews', No. 1. stemming, at $5 30 ;
Nos. 2 and 3, at $8.
Prisley Rowland, No. 2, at $8.
C. Daniel, No. 1, at $8.
We have not been offering any Tobacco during
the last ten days, that would do to hold. There
seemed to be a decline in the Market, or an un
willingness on the part of the buyers to lay in a
supply at former prices. Thinking we sa a bet
ter slate of things, and more anxiety for good on
the part of our customers, we report to you ihe re
sult. Our confidence is unshaken for goodand fine
Tobacco not that we expect the high prices of last
year, but such as will compensate ihe Planter for
his labor.
For the North Carolina Standard.
Democratic Meeting ia Wayne.
At a meeting of the Democrats of Waynp, held
at Waynesboro', on Tuesday, the 5th of May, on
motion of Dr. S. A. Andrews, Wm K. Lang, Eq.,
was called to the Chair, and Dr. S. Singleton ap
pointed Secretary. The chairman, in a neat and
appropriate manner, explained the object of the
meeting. ,Qn motion of C. H. Brogden, Esq, a
committee of five was appointed to prepare resolu
tions for ihe consideration of the meeting. Where
upon the chairman appointed C. H. Brogden, E-q.,
Dr. S. A. Andrews, Col. John Everill, Wm. Car
raway, E-q , and Dr. S. Siugteion, to constitute
the Committee.
The Committee retired, and afer a short time
returned again to the house, with the following re
solutions, which were unanimously adopted :
Resolred, That we heartily approve of the course
pursued by the Democratic Central Committee, in
the nomination of James B. Shepard as the candi
date of the Democratic party for Governor of Noiih
Carolina, and regard it as the only one adapted to
ihe exigencies of the case; that they have assumed
no authority not consistent with their duty, and not
demanded by the beat interests of our party.
Resolved, That in James B. Shepard we hail a
candidate, of whose talents, integriiy, and patriot
ism we are proud ; and that his nomination by the
Octrtral Cammitttc meet- a c-hecrful Ir3OUe iu
the breast ol every Democrat in the county of
Wayne.
Resolved, That we fully appreciate the motives
of Mr. Shepard in referring again to the Committee
the differences between himself and Mr. Leak,
showing his disposition to avoid all cause for dis
sention in our parly ; and while we acknowledge
the right of ihe Committee, as the leaders and di
rectors of our party, to transfer our vote and allegi
ance, we caution them, in the most respectful man
ner, to, remember that our personal affection and
regard is not transferable.
Resolved, That while we thus boldly acknowl
edge our preference for Mr. Shepard, should ihe
Committee think proper to reverse their former de
cision, we will endeavor to do our -duty, but will
not hold ourselves responsible to the party for the
consequences which may ensue.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to the N. C. Standard and Wilmington
Journal for publication.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned
W. K. LANE, Chairman.
S. Singleton, Secretary.
For the North Carolina Standard.
Democratic Meeting iu Surry.
At a respectable meeting of a portion of the de
mocrats of Pilot Mountain District, held at the res-
idence of William VV. Wolff, on Saturday ihe 2J
ofMav, on motion of W. W. Wolff, John Hauser
was appointed Chairman and Lewis M. Gillam i land river, about fifty miles above Nashville, and with
Secretary. Bv the request of the Chair the obiect i in the reach of Steamboat navigation during the entire
of the Meeiinc was briefly explained by D. C.
j Wolff. The following Resolutions, offered by W.
j W. Wolfl, were adoptfd.
I Resolved, That we are determined to support
men who are for every individual to stand ou the
same political level, consequently we are opposed
i to exclusive privileges and legalized monopolies.
Resolvid, Th.it we will unite in the support of
democrats, in spita of the cry, away with party
i spirit, or I am an original Jackson man. coming
! from those who would induce us, but who shall nui
' induce us lo leave our known friends.
Resolved, That we have full confidence in the
ability, honesty, and political integrity of Col. Gi.o.
i Bower, of Ashe County, and present his name to
our County. Convention as a suitable person to be
nominated tor a seat iu the Senate of the next Le
gislature. Resolved, That we have unabated confidence in
the pure democratic principles of ihe following
gentlemen, and we take the liberty of presenting
for the consideration of said Convention their
names from which to make a selection lo represent
this County in the Legislature: D. Taliferro, T.
C. Hauser, John H. Dobson, Charles Whitlock,
Wily Patterson and J. R. McLean.
Resolved. That we will cordially unite in sup
porting any of the above-named gentlemen, or any
others that may be nominated by said Convention,
if they be democrats.
Resolved, That years of official station do not
accord with rotation or strict punctuality, and we
would therefore recommend ihat u. w. Williams
be nominated for the office of Sheriff in this Coun-
Resolved, That the following individuals be ap
pointed and chosen to said Convention as Dele
gates lo wit; J. Roberts, Levy Fisher, Leonard
Scott, Adam Marion, L. M. Gillam, J. L. Fulk,
Samuel Hauser, William Hill, E. Gordon, Joseph
Fulk, VV. W. VVolffand John Hauser.
Resolved, That the above Resolutionn.be sign
ed by the Chairman and Secretary and published
n the' Raleigh Standard.
On motion of W. W. Wolff the thanks of the
Meeting were tendered lo the Chairman aud Sec
retary, and on motion ol Ueorge (jr. crown tue
Meeting adjourned.
JOHN HAUSER, Chairman.
L. M. Gillam, Sec'ry.
We are reaiiested to announce
Mr. John Hayes as a candidate to represent
the people of Wake county in the next Legislature.
Beware of Counto fit
leTfed and astonishing efficacy of Dr. Wistar's Balsam of
v ua vnerry, in an the diseases for which it is recom
mended, curing many cases after the skill of the best
physicians was unavailing, has effected a large and in
creasing demand for it. This fact has caused several
unprincipled counterfri'ors and imitators to palm off
-spurious mixtures, of similar name and appearance,
tor the genuine Balsam. Some are called Syrup of
Wl St J i- t . n . k .. ..... . . r
t imj vuerrv, -- uaisam ot spikenard," " wild Cher
ry, Comfrey," fee. Another, M W ester's Balsam of
Wild Cheny," mispelling the name, and forging certifi
cates to resemble those of the true Balsam. " Dr.
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry " is the only genuine.
The rest merely imitate the name of the original, while
they possess none ot its virtues.
Look well to the marks of the genuine. The genuine
Balsam is put up in bottles, with the words Dr. Wis
tar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Philada.," blown in the
glass ; each bottle, bearing a label on the front with the
signature of H. Wistar, M. D.
This will be enveloped hereafter with a new wrap
per; copyright secuied, 1844 ; on which will-always ap
pear the written signature of" I Butts."
CO For sale, wholesale and retail, by WILLIAMS,
HAYWOOD &. CO.. Raleigh. N. C.
The Patent Electro Magnetic Rings.
The subscriber having recently arrived in the United
States from London, has learned with surprise that ig
norant imposters have commenced selling imitations of
his Galvanic Rings. The genuine require no use of fluid
to promote their action, and are a certain cure for all
nervous diseases, such as Rheumatism, Gout, Tic Dolo
reux, Headache, Indigestion, Paralysis, Stiff Joints,
General Debility, and all Nervous Disorders.
Agents wanted in the principal towns of the United
States, to whom a liberal deduction will be made for
cash remittances.
Any person remitting $1, will receive four rings by
mail. Gold plated price 50 and $2. Address
post paid, Prof. H. C. CRICHTON,
214 Broadway, New York.
New York, Sept 14 567 if.
MA11RIED,
In this City, on Wednesday evening last, by Rev.
Dr. Mason, Rector of Christ Church, William H.
llaigh, E&q., Attorney-at- Law, Fayetteville, to Miss
Catharine, daughter of the Hon. George . Badger.
DIED,
At his residence, in Fianklin county, in this State, of
Apoplexy, on bunday night, the 10th instant, Thomas
G. Stone, Esq., aged about 49. Mr. Stone's name is
well known to the people of this State, he having served
as a Senator from Franklin, and acted asPrincipal Clerk
to the Senate for many years. Ke has left an affection
ate and kind wife and three children, together with many
warm friends, to lament their sudden and irreparable
loss. Though he is dead, his name and exemplary char
acter will long live in the hearts of those who knew
him. Com.
At Chapel Hill, on the 26th ult., in the 25th year of
his age, George H. Mitchell, M. D.
In Jones county, on the tenth day of November 1845,
Mrs. Ferebee Newton, wife of Mr. Hardy O. Newton,
in ihe fifty-eighth year of her age. In all the duties and
relations of life, whether as wife, neighbor, friend fee.,
she had but few equals and no superiors, naturally of a
mild, courteous, bland and affable disposition, sheirre
sistably won the homage and affections of all who had
the pleasure of her acquaintance. Charitable, humane
and benevolent, she was ever ready to minister to the
wants of the distressed, and to contribute to the comfort
and happiness of all who needed her assistance. Her
death deeply regreted as it is, by her bereaved husband
and friends, yet it affords them consolation te know that
their loss is her eternal gain. Com.
Everittsvillc Female Academy,
THE Third Session of this School will commence the
second Monday in June, and end the last day of Oc
tober, when there will be a vacation of two months.
The location of this school was selected on account of
its remarkable healthfulness. It is in Wayne county,
seven miles south of Waynesboro", and within 300 yards
of the W. and R. Rail Road The Academy building is
two stories high, with four rooms, all well finished.
The school is conducted by Misses A- J. Lester and
E. L. Haskii.l, ladies experienced in teaching, and of
high attainments.
Terms:
Primary English branches, per session, ft 8 00
Middle do do do 12 oo
Higher do do do 16 00
French. do 10 00
Music on the Piano, with use of instrument, 18 00
Drawinc and Painting, 10 00
Ornamantal Needle Work, 8 00
Board, Six Dollars per month.
J. C. SLOCUMB.
Secretary of Board of Trustees.
May 2. 1846. 6(I tf
FOtt SALE
200 Barrels Roc and Cut Herrings,
part in half Barrels.
10 Barrels Shad, part in half barrels, put
up by Roulhac & Cooper expressly tor the
Raleigh Mat ket, and warranted sound and good. Also,
Old Rye Whiskey, and common rectified, by the barrel
or gallon, which I can and will sell lower than any other
house in the city, together with a general assortment of
Family Groceries constantly on hand low for Cash, or
Country Produce. Rags taken in baiter.
JORDAN WOMBLE,
North side Old Market street, four doors from the
corner iormerly occupied by B. B. Smith.
Raleigh, May 13, 1816. 601-tf
Important Sale of Heal Estate
Iu Smifb County, Tennessee.
B
Y Virtue of a Decree of the Circuit Court of said
County, there will be exposed to Public Sale, on
the 10th of June next, ou the premises, about 7,500
ACRES OF LAND, in quantities to suit purchasers.
J hese Lands, belonging to the estate ot the late Judge
! Gaston, of North Carolina, are situated on the Cumber
business-season of the vear. Thev extend along the
Cumberland river for about ten miles, and are watered
by two tributaries of that stream sufficiently large, and
affording, at short intervals, water-power for milling or
manufacturing purposes to any required extent. At the
mouths of these creeks, are two Steamboat landings.
The Lands are of the first quality of Limestone lands
in Middle Tennessee, producing large crops of Corn,
Wheat, Tobacco, Heinp,5cc.
For grazing purposes they are believed to be unsur
passed, yielding, without any artificial aid, more Clover,
Timothy, or Herds-grass, by double the quantity, than
the most highly improved lands on the Atlantic coast.
They will be found about five miles North of Carthage,
twelve miles South of the Kentucky line, and twenty
miles from the base of the Cumberland Mountains
Emigrants are earnestly invited to examine them and
to be present at the sale, as they are confidently believ
ed, by persons having no interest in them, to possess
advantages equal to any in the United States in fertili
ty, healthfulness, ease of access to market, and the
morality of the community about them.
WILL: HART, Clerk.
April 28, 601 3t.
For Sale.
or two likely young negro
o
NE
girls suitable for
house servants
For further partiulars. apply to
A. U. DKAK.E.
Raleigh. May 4, 1846. 690-2t.
UNIVERSITY.
rpHE Public Anniversary Examination of the Stu-
j dents of the University of North Carolina, will be
j held at Chapel Hill, on Monday, the 25th day of Miy,
neninir. and hp rnnfin ued from'dav to day until Thura
dav, the 4th day ot June, being the first Thursday in
the Month, which last mentioned day is appointed foi
the ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT of the College.
The following Trustees compose the Committee of
Visitation:
His Excellency WM. A. GRAHAM,
Governor and President ex officio.
Hon. D. L. Swain, L. L- D. President ot Collega.
JohnL. Bailey,
Simmons J. Baker,
John H. Bryan,
John R. J Daniel,
John M. Dick,
Robert B. Gilliam,
Calvin Graves,
John D- Hawkins,
Charles Manly,
James T. Morehead,
Samuel F. Patterson,
Thomas Ruffin,
Romulns M. Saunders,
James S. Smith,
Richard D. Spaight,
John D. Toomer,
Charles L. Hinton.
Louis D. Henry,
Willie P. Maneum.
All other Members of the Board of Trustees who
may attend, will be considered Members also of this
Committee. By older
CHARLES MANLY, Secretary.
Raleigh, May 1,184$. , 600-td.
Constant Exercise,
When constant exercise cannot be used, from any
cause, the occasional use of opening medicine, soch a
Brandeth's Universal Vegetable Pilla, is absolutely
required. Thus the conduits of the blood, the inHR
tain of life, are kept free from those Impurities which
would prevent its steady current ministering health.
Thus morbid humors are prevented from tecoming mix.
ed with it. It is nature which is thus assisted through
the means and outlets which she has nrovided for her.
Iself. Dailvuseof these Pills will r fw mlnrlnm
because the longer they are used the less ia required to
produce aw operation. They are the only inedicine
known which possesses Ibis quality. Reference ean be
given to some of our most respectable citixeas, whos
they have cured of constitutional cosrivenes.
I)CJ- These Pills are for sale, at twenty-five cents par
box, by an Agent in every town in the State, by
WILLIAM PECK, Raleigh.
State of If. Carolina, Franhffn Co.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, March Term, 1849.
Willie Perry, Guardian, vs. Samuel Perfy.
Attachment,
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that the defendant Samuel Perry, lives beyond
the limits of the Slate, it is ordered that publication ba
made in the North Carolina Standard, for six Weeks, for
him to apppear at the next Court to be held at the Court
House in Louisburg, on the 2nd Monday in June next,
then and there to replevy or plead; otherwise, fine!
judgment will be rendered, and excotion issned accordingly-
Y. PATTERSON, C, C. C.
(Pr. adv. 5 62 1-2.) GOO-Gt.
State of IV, Carolina, I raulklin Co,
Court of Pie and Quarter Sessions, March Term, 1844.
Willie Perry vs. Samuel Perry.'
Attachment.
In this case it appearing to Mm satisfaction of the
Court that the defendant, Samuel Perry, lives beyond
the limits of the State, it is ordered that publication be
made, in the North Carolina Standard, for six weeks, far
him lo appear at the next Couit to be held at the Court
House iu Louisburg, on the and Monday in June oex,
then and there to replevy or plead ; otherwise, final
judgment will be rendered, and execution issued ac
cordingly. Y. PATTERSON, C. C C.
(Pr, adv. $5 62 1 2.) 600-t.
NEW GOODS.
ffHE Subscriber has just rcceited a fresh supply of
1 both '
DRV GOODS AIf& OSOCGRIES,
comprising nearly every ining usuauy Kept either IB
Dry Goods Store or Fa nity Grocery ; which having
been bought under hi own inspection, he feels confi
dent that he can sell as Cow as any regular house in the
place. Among other things, he has a first rate article of
Sugar-house Syrup, Pine Apple Cheese, Mavlard's best
Virginia Scotch Snuff, also, Mrs. Miller's Scotch Snuff,
Powdered Sugar, Loaf & Crushed Sugar, fcc. Ladies
fine dress and walking Shoes. Misses Shoes, all quali
ties ; Slippers, Gentlemen's fine Calf Bootees, &c.
Muslins, Carnbrick, Irish Linen, Linen Cambric Hand
kerchiefs, Linen Drillings Parasols and Parasoletta,
Checks, bleached and unbleached Domestic, Canvass
Padding, Calicoes, of all qualities ; Nankeen, Tweeds,
Cloth, Brown Linen, Colored Cambric, Bed Ticking,
ate.
Also, a few dried Apples and Peaches,
His Goods will be sold low for Cash, or on a abort
credit to punctual customers.
S, M. WHITAKER.
May 1, 1S46. 600-1!'.
IMPORTANT TO PHYSICIAN.
Prolapsus Ueri cured by External Meant.
Or. R. Thompson's Pelvic Corset and
Utero Abdominal Bandage
THE Subscribers having purchased the right of ma
king and vending Dr. Bobeht Thompson's Pel.
vie Corset and Abdominal Bandage for the prevention
and cure of Prolapsus Uteri, Hernia, ate., in tie Coun
ties of Wake, Franklin, Granville, Chatham, Orange,
Johnston, and Cumberland, respectfully present them to
the notice of the Medical profession as possessing supe
rior advantages over every other kind of instrument for
the same purpose.
These instruments are constructed upon scientific
principles, and to any one acquainted with the femala
system and with the diseases which are -ought to be re.
lieved. the utility of of the instrument will be apparent
they have the unqualified approbation ot the Medical
Faculty in all parts of the Country where they hare
been introduced.
Physicians throughout the State are invited to exam,
ine them, as we are satisfied they mut be convinced o
their excellence and applicability. They will be put at
such prices as to place them in the reach ot every patient.
WILLIAMS, HAYWOOD, Sc CO.
February 18, 1846. 589 6m.
RitLEicit, Fkb. 16,1840.
We have examined Dr. R. Thompson's Apparatus for
the relief and core of Prolapsus Uteri, fcc.,as well aa
the testimony and opinions of highly eminent Members
ot the Faculty, and are of decided opinion that they are
worthy the attention of the public and cheerfully recom
mended them as equal, if not superior, to any instru
ments for similar purposes we have ever seen.
WM. G. HILL.
L. W. SCOTT,
W. H. McKEE.
N. L. STITH.
RICH'D. B. HAYWOOD
FABIUS J. HAYWOOD.
BiUJLIjMrfJYT SCWlEJnLMZ!
J. G. GREGORY & CO. Managers.
OaOOO.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class 20, for 1S46. To be drawn in Alexandria,
D. C, on Saturday, May 23, 18 1C.
VERY SPLGNDIO SCHEME :
ft 30.000! $ 1 0,000! $ 5,000! 33,000!
$ 2,600 ! 1,017 ! 100 of 1,000 ! &c. &c.
75 Number Lottery 12 Drawn Ballots.
Tickfts $10 Halves $5 Quarters $2 50.
Certificates of Packages of 25 Whole Tickets $130 00
Do. do 25 Half do 55 00
Do. do 25 Quarter do 82 50
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates of
Packages in the above Maenificent Scheme will teceire
the most piompt attention, and an official account of
each drawing sent immediately alter it is over to all
who order from os- Address
J. G. GREGORY & CO. Managers.
Washington City. D. C.
May 6, 1846. 60l-2rp.
IMANO FOKTE8. "
GAINES, RICHES & CO., Petersburg, Virginia,
respectfully call the attention of the public to the
following voluntary teatimonials, which they received
some months 3go from gentlemen, who have made trial
of their Piano Fortes. In thus giving publicity to Iheru
their main object and desire is to afford other purchasers
an opportunity of being placed in similar circumstances,
to speak and judge for themselves.
Granville, N. C, February, 18-40.
Messrs. Gairtrs, Riches & Co.
Gents. It gives me pleasure to say to you that the Pi
ano I purchased of you in last May, proves to be an ex.
eel lent one, and I conceive it to be one of the finest ton.
ed ones I ever beard, and must further say from exami
nation of the prices of other instruments, it will compare
in cheapness with any at manufacturer's prices or at first
cost. I have delayed writing you thu long since I pur.
chased it, in order to be satisfied of the fact new stated
in relation to its qualities, fee.
Yours, most respectfully, Sue.
J. W. HARGRAVE.
Grbeivshoiio', March 28, 1848.
Messrs. Gaines, Riches Sl Co.
Gents. It affords me much pleasure to state that the
Piano I purchased from you last fall, has proved to be
folly equal to your representation, being pronounced by
competent judges to be a most superior instrument and
fully equal in tone and finish toothers costing a much
higher price, from other sellers in the same place.
Very respectfully fee.
A. WEATHERLY,
Gr anville, N. Cm April 21st, 184B.
Messrs. Gaines, Riches fe Co,
Gentlemen The Piano which Mr. Hargrave bought
of you for me, is a very excellent one. The young lady
who teaches my children says it is of an excellent touch
and tone. Very respectfully fee.
SAMUEL W. 8MITH.
April 8th, 1846. 698-lOt.
fTfBlanks for sale at this Offlce,Cr