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THE COMMERCIAL . . . ft publlahod every Tuttday, TiiMnda aod c J,0l) par annum, payable ia all cue In ad- BTTnOVS LORINO, , .f.diroiiAND'patjPn'iEToat , oVaRRSPONDtNO EDITOR ; itllll rrHT AWtt NASKSt TBiitTI. wiLMixaTOs, y. c . v HATES OF ADVCRTI9IXG. 1 Insertion, SOiO 1 aqr. 2 months. 14,00 t ' '3 5,00 1 8tt 8,00 I VI year, , ' 1100 3 1,00 i 'J mouth, 2,50 J!ea Uoas oc lew mike-a square, If an Adv ersiso fhirtt aKcotds ten How, the price will b la propor tion. ! f . :.. ' All aclrmlsdrrisrits are payable at tht time f their Insertion. s Contract with, yearly advertisers, will be made on tho' rrldst liberal term. : 2k an Jtd transfer f contracts fur yearly advertising wiU be permitted Should olrcumatanoea render a change In (business, or an unexpected removal necessary, a charge according to the published terms will be at the option of the contractor, for the tlm he Iftrs id vsrtlsed. The privilege of Annual Advertisers Isstrlctiy lim ited to their own Immediate business t and all adver tisements for the benefit of othes0l1wriW ill advertisements not immediately connected with their own business, and all excess of advertisements, a loojtn or otherwise, beyond the limits engaged, rUl be charged at the usual rates. All advertisements inserted In ihetrl-weekly Com ncrcial, are entitled to ono insertion in the Wtekly, free of charge. JOB, CARD and FANCY- PRINTING, executed In superior style. AGENTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL NEW VOllKs Messrs. Baows & DeHossbt. BOSTON : Fsbdcbick Kiudsr. Esq. MlutMr & ADAMS. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, WILMINGTON, N. C. July 17. 52 OVID CASH WELL, U EN till A L COMMISSION AND r-VUWAHMNG. MUACHANT, WlLJdlNGT.-N, N. c. Oct. 3D. 1849. 99-ly. iioiieral I'ojijuioii Mercliant, vViLiMlNcii'OW, N. O. ltlJi' jiid.ui.in given w picturing Freight O i nd pjic.iu4ilg Jartfoe lor voosa.s. litfRt. TO ti. 1'. flail, Ei., ) O. O. Paisley, J. A. I'aylor, Ksi.t Wilmington. J. U. ileiliiny, Ksij., Messrs. Ballard .4 iluiUlngion, J bluiutt. looser, Smyth odOo., ; New York. fiio.ujMJ.i ji liaiiter, )' Alox'r. iloifjn, Jr., iMiila K'lpluu William.-. . .tuLlui, Ch r os(on s c ll. F. iJjuer, b.., J Jun. !, Idl'J. 123-tf. UEiM.il A L COMMISSION MERCHANT, WIl,iIhVUTU4N, N. U. I'rllCr attention given to procuring Freights O inJ pufdusin vjargoes fur vessels. iiarassNcssi O. O. .'aitliy, tsq, J Col. John Jlciluo, Wilmington, iN. C. Mossrs. tfalisrd Huntingdon, ) Will FeoK. Raleigh, .V. C. Kaofe SST" 00 ' i Fuyetle,",e-N c Jltisari.' Jsuius Corner A dons, Unltlinore. ' , K. A. doudrfr & fniladulphla. V' fnompson 4 Hunter, N Y k Ptllsbury A sJandford, ) W9W Yorl " Hunting & Tufts, Boston. ri J. uh f . Titcomb, Kennebunk, Me. July 17th, 1819. 62 if. MARTIN & CR0NLY. AUCTIONEERS, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, GENERAL AGENTS. Wilmington, N.U., Oct. 3 1848. d5tf. JOSEPH R. DLOSS0M General CoinJiission Merchant. WILMINGTON, N. C. Cash advaocje ma Ju on consignments to me, or to my friends in New York. Oot.23. 93 y. HERON & MARTIN Goneral-CoinaihMioa flcrchanb, at l-a North vVharvea, P1I I L A 1) ULPII I A , ilsrsa to Messrs. I'tioi. .Vatso 6V SJjki, ) J wo. C. Uacosta, tis.,)u RossaT Nsiliok, Ksq., ) Mossrs. Mosss, Tatiob fc Uu., ' v v . J. tl. Uajwsa. ft Co.,(Wew York J. & O. Mod as, I Ult, , Gio. Hassi.s, h'sq. Wilmlngtn. Aprils, U4J, 9-lf. DEROSSEf & DROWN. WILMINGTON, N. C. BROWN & DER0SSET. N&W VORK. O i VK'ML CU M.HSSION MKRCffANTS. larch 17. 1849. j.y. LIFE INSURANCE IN THE NATIONAL LOAN FUND SO CIliTV, OK LONDON, FIRE INSURANCE IN MS .ETNA .INSURANCE COM PANY, t)? HAtlf FOKD, Conn., OS, S) TUB If) VV 1) iVSJiiAVOiS COMPANY OP lMfivV- YOKK, kay bssitscled by application t saiwoii ol BKunrn March 17, 18 19. 109 TO mb- V9l:4-no;ii3 Wilmington, Saturday RUSSELL & KENDRICK, " GrEKRAL Comraission Merchants, WILMINGTON, N. C. Jos. B. Russell, Jos. Kendeick. Aug. U. ',' B3 , J. & D. JIcRAE & Co General Commission Merchants. WILMINGTON, N. C. JOHN MACBAB. DONALD MACBAB. VM. ftVIMt. May 29, 1849. 23-ly. GEORGES. GILLESPIE. AGENT FOB. THE BALE Of TIMBER LUMBER. NAVAL STORES f-c. wlll.nalteliberalcashsdvttncesonalloonsignments 01 prodnce. 1 mt' GEORGE W. DAVIS. COMMISSION MERCHANT, WILMINGTON, N. C. vf arch 17 1649. 1 J. C. LATTA. COMMISSION MERCHANT, AND GENERAL AGENT, WILMINGTON, N.C. Oct. 10,1848. 67 J. HATHAWAY & SON. COMMISSION MERCHANTS. J. Hathawav. J. L, Hathawav. March 3. Ib49. ; JEFFREYS & LEIGHTON. General Commb4on Merchants, WILMINGTON, N. C. February 13, 1849. 141. HENRY pT RUSSELL, AGENT FOR THE CAPE FEAR STEAM SAW MILL, WILMINGTON, N. C. strict attention given to the faithful execitlon of all orders for Lumber. Jan. I 1849- JOHN HALL, Commission Merchant, WILMINGTON. April 12. 12 JOHN D. LOVE, DKALER IN CABINET FURNITURE, UKDSIUAUS, I'll MRS, .ttilKASSBS, it , ROCK SPRING, WILMINGTON, N. C. Dec. 14. 1848 DRS. MLNSEY & FREEMAN, II0M(E Or A T1IIC P1I YSICIA NS, MAIiKET St., 0 Doors above ront hi. Dec. 2J. 1948. 120-6 CORNELIUS MYERS, MANUFACTURER, AND DEALER IN HATS, CAPS, UMBRELLAS AND WALKING CANES, &c. WILMINGTON, N. C, Market-st. Oct. 17 1349. 9l-tf. MARINE INSURANCE. rTHK undersigned having received the Agency X the AUGUSTA INSURANCE AND BANKING COMPANY OF AUGUSTA GA, Will issue Policies on Vessels. Cargos, Freight dtc. at as rdmjnablo rates of Premiums as any other In stitution of the kin J In the Country. The Capitol of this Company la 1375,000. H. NUTT. Wilmington, Aug. 18. 1819. 66-ly. BENJ. BLOSSOM & SON, General Commission Merchants, NEW VORK. SSKJ. SLOSSOM. CHAS. W. BLOSBOM. Liberal advances made upon Consigntnnnta. ; KcfefenCes. J. R. BlobsoiI, ) J. 4 D. McRab, ot Co. Wilmington. G. W. Davis Esq. ) July 10, 1649. 49. A. B. STITI1 & Co., licTioxEKas m mmm mmm Fayettevllle SHreet, RALEIGH N. C. Wllltttend to all orders and commissions In their ne of business, with punctuality and dispatch. Raria to HisExcellencyCHAs. Marlv, J. O. Watsok. Ksq., Mathbw Hbaw, Esq., Hon. J. R. i. Danibl, Gbo. W. Mobdbcai, Esq., Ma j. C. L. tti.iTON. IsWeiKA.iV. C. F6. 22,1849. 145-12m-c. S. M. WEST, AUCTIONEER COMMISSION MERCHANT WILMINGTON, N. C. ulbcralCaah advances made on all consignmt nts from the North.oron Produce from the Country. Otfioe 2 doors on the Wharf, South tide of Market Street. April &, 1849. 9-tf.c. n L. BUTTERFIELD, PA VILION UOTE L. Corner ofllasel and Meeting Streets, CHARLESTON, 8. C. Vf her n will trappy ter all tit NORTH CAROLINA FRIENDS JoJyl2,l49. M-,f. mm PUBLISHED TRI-WfeEKLY, WILLIAM NEFFa; t W39LKSALE AXD RETAIL DEALBB." IN SHIP CHANDLERY, SHIP STORES AND GROCERIES, ' CORNER OF DOCK A WATER STREETS, WILMINGTON, N. C. tfec. 7th. IM'8. r ANDERSON & LATIMER, commission'mercHants, SOUTH WATER STREET, WILH1NOTQN, M . C. ! Sep. 27, 1848. ' 82-ly c. ! JOSEPH U. FLANNER, . " WILMINCTOS, I. C : 'V'n-r Oct. 9th, 1849. 87-ly-e . HOOP IRON AND RIVETS. 1 A TONS Hoops and 30 thousand Rivets, for 1 J Spirits Turpentine Barrels, for sale by W. O. JEFFREYS. Oct. 4. BANK CHECKS. CHECKS on the several Banks in this pceal bound In Books, and in sheets, for saleat the Casjimsreial Qfflct. REMOVAL. SR. EORD has removed his Mabslb VAsoto . Dock street, 2d door from Wm. Neff's. Aug. 16. 64-tf. GLUE. OF the best kind, expressly for distillers, always on hand, and for sale by JOSEPH R. BLOSSOM. Oct. 23d. 93-tf. FASHIONABLE TAILORING II. S. KELLY HAVING disconnected himself from V, R. Pits on, would Inform his friends and the public In general, that he has taken the store on Front street, SdooHfrom Market street, Immediately opposite Dr. Bull amy's office, where he is prepared to carry on the TAILORING BUSINESS, In all its tranche?. Being in possession of the latest Fashions, lie will cut snd make gentlemen's apparel at the shortest notice, in s style ot workmanship and nsalneasof fit not to be surpassed by any in the State; and he hopes to merits continuance of the satronsneof his iorrner customers snd the public, Oct. 6 1849. 86. BED BLANKETS. WE have a lew pair left, of those auperior Bed Ulankota, which we will sell at the low price of 5.25 per pair. MYERS DAVIS Nov. 8. 100. GUNNY BAGS. OfWl Larrc Size Guntiy Bays just roc cited OlAAand fur snle by RUSSELL ECNOKICK. 87 Oct. 9. BLARE S INDESTRUCTIBLE FIRE PROOF PATENT PAINT. J hereby sive notice, that I hsve been sppointsd Agent, for the sale of the above singular and tru ly valuable substance. It can be applied by sny per son thnt can use a brush; and soon, by exposure to the atmosphere, forms s complete coating of slste oretonc. Its adhesive properties sre so great that It never cracks or scales off from the wood. It Is particularly applicable toa southern climate, aa the humidity of the atmosphere destroys the beauty of white lead, but cannot effect a chango in this Indes tructible Paint. Roofs of buildings coated with it sre Fire Proof; It has been used on Stesmboatsand Railroad Cars with success; It Is much chesptr thin a tinned Roof, or even while lead; 100 Iba. will cover 1000 superficial feet. Wholesale 4 centa per lb., at retail Sccntu; it can be procured at retail at the atore of R S. DRIVER and in barrels, of me, at my office. Terms cash, on delivery. W. K. 3WVER, Oencrsl Agent Forwarding and Commission Merchant, Wilmington, N. C. Oct. 23. 3 DEEDS FOR SALE. WsrsntecDeeds, and Deeds for Mortgsgeonlsad, just printed, In correct form snd for sale at the Commercial Ufflct. LARD. JN Barrels and Kegs Korsalo by . J. R. BLOSSOM. 92-tf. Oct. 20. New Dry Goods Store, THEaubscrlbershavejust commenced the Dry Goods buslnessin thlstown, on Msrket street, adjoining tho Drug store of the late W m . Shaw, and second house from Front street, where will be found, a large Selection ol FANCY AND STABLE GOODS, ol lata importation, which they are determined to sell on aagood terms, ss thev can be purchsaed in any city in the Union. Their goods having been purchased entirely tor cash, will give them an op portunity of giving good bargslns to ihelrcustomcrs. They s jllclt those wishing to purchase, narrlcular ly the Ladles, to call and examine their stock, vhether they purchase or not, aa they will lake pleas ure In walling on those whofsvor us with a call. One ul the partner being connected with severs! es tablishments, he remsins constantly In the Northern Cities. Weshallbsconaunily receiving fresh sup plies during the season- MYERS fc DAVIS. Oat. 18. 91. SHIPPING ARTICLES. f'OR SALE at The Ctmmtrtial OJJUt, sn ele gant edition of Shipping Articles, embracing all Dm lawa of Congress relative to the Merchant's Servlos. GLUE. C2.ERMANand AmerkanGtue, of prime quality IforDlatlllcrs. For sale by DeROSSET BROWN. Jan. fi. 125. LAMP OIL: TQBBLS. WUtar bihed Oik Just received i XI and (orealefer HATHAWAT A SON. 94 Oct.tt. mi : THOMAS LORlfltf, ining; December 8, DISTILLERY FOR SALE. JICTurpeoUns dlstlllsry at Falsest Depot, on the Rail Road, laurfy osrasd by John Christian, be sold at a fair price, for further ptrilculars ap M. ... JEFFREYS LE1Q1ITON. . BILLS OF LADING, &e. OLIO POST BILLS OF LADING bound in Books, and sheets, tit Letter Sheetawlih lety of mercantile blank, lor gala at Tha Cm- POTATOES! POTATOES!! n BBLS. Irish Potatoca, forsnU WM. N EFP. 104 . .BUTTEB & CHEESE, fao freah'teatGoalieh Butter,. , a yaaJsCfcas:.kXs.' Jh. 1 Do. FIB Apple Lhee(7-Tjne arik'Ht Lowbrcahat GEO. H. KELL.EVS. 101. CANAL FLOUR. 1 C BBLS Eitra Genesee Float new wheat i ion half Just received per Schr. Ira Brewstrr, for ea.e bv I muni ur r t a si ar ' Nov. I. SHOES. A GOOD assortment, suited to thecountry trade of good quality, and at fair prices, by the case, for sale by W. O JEFFREYS. Oct. 4. 85 DISTILLERS AND COOPERS. THE subaoriber having removed his Cwoper age, to the shop lately occupied by Mr. Thaln, offers Hoep-Ironand rivets of tho best quality, for saleat the lowest rates; wholesalo and retail, ana will lecelve the artlcleand return the mom-y, If they do not suit t and has also ordered truss hoops snd drawing knives, of the best quality, which ho will sell cheap and warrant. In his absence sll business will be donsby his Foremen, Mr. Dorby. Money receipted and received aa by himself. STAVES. He also wishes to parchaso WhlteOak bbl. staves, and headings, for which he will give the highest market price, for as many ss 50 thousand, A. MORGAN. Oct. 13. 89-2nt-p. IRISH OA BARHELS. POTATOES. For sale by J. HATHA WAT A AO SOlt. 94. Oct. 25. FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD. WILL be paid for the delivery of my girl M AMAH, (known about Wilmington as Marinh Slntas) either to me st the 70 mile post on the Railroad, in Wayne County, er to Messrs. Cithwelldt Blossom In Wilmington or to any Jail In the biate. Marlah ran away sometime in April last; she Is about twenty one years old. and of a lleht copper eolor. I will also el ve the above reward for evidcrtce aufficlent to convict anv whlto perron of harbouring het. All persona are forbid employing or narDourlnjf tier, aa tne uw will be rigidly enior- cel againmuny person so uViug. She ia suppoai d to be lurking about Wilmington. I,. I'KTKKSON, Oct. 13. 89 rf. FOR SALE. THE HOUSE and Store on second St. Terms essy. The Store at present oc- tilcd by J. K. Curry. Apply to RUSSELL fc KENDRICK. 15, 1943. I0X Nov. 150 KEGS assorted Cut Nails, for sale by Will. INEKK. Nov. 17. 104 GROCERIES. 1 f HHDS. Porto Rico and St. Croix Sugar; X J 50 baga Rio, Lagulra and Java Coffee ; 10 bbls. Clarified Sugar; 20 bbls and half bbla. beat family Flour ; 20 bnls. Irish Potstocs ; 5 kegs prims Qoshen Butter; 30 boxes No. 1 snd Extra Soap; 25 boxes Csndles, assorted. Forsaleby ALEX. MacRAE.Js Oct. II. 63. FOR SALE. CUT Nails, sssorted ; Shot a full assortment; Packing Yarn, from Italian Jute and Sunn. Hemp. For snle by H Nov. 9. BROWN. 100. NOTICE ALL person indebted to the Isle firm of O. A C. UAADLEY, by note or account, are rtqi-'cited to settle the ssrne between this time sod the 1 5i h of January, 1850. O. C. BRADLEY. Nov.' 17, 1949. l'J4 5,000 Nov. if. LBS. Whits Lead, for sale by WM. NEFF. 104 1 fllfi GALLONS Linseed Oil, for sals at 1 UUM WM. NEFF'S. Nov. 17. 104 CANTON FIRE CRACKERS. OEVENTY five boxes, just received snd for sale A Co. 107. KJttt J. l La.lnou.'t Nov. 24. FISH ROES. I O EOS A I Fish Roes, just received, for sale I Z by HOWARD a PEDJCN. No. 27. 1W. LARD, TVTORTII Carolina Lard, In bsneis prime qnsllty, 11 fersaWby ANDERSors a latijikk. Nor. 24. 107. PORK. 1 f BBLS. soft Jisbs rorx. 1U40 " City do. do. For sals by DsROSSET A BROWN. 107. Ttov . 24. BIESS PORK. -s. s- n a .1.. 1 ITa.W Si mlm k 1 (JU ANdTb V6ti LATIMER. 07. MsfiVr r..TTv-A i I . "4 , 'i isia whoieNo. 579 TtVWU 8UPKRIOR qualify,' doiy upscud for tale by , i WS. II. HARR1SS, Agent, I0S. Not, 20. FEATHERS. LBS. back Country Feathers, for sale by OKA) ' JOHN tt LATTA. Xr AA ' i " " BASF Nov, 20. 105. LIGHT! UGnTll CON SCSI EE 9 of Pine Oil ean os famished by my man, every Tuesday, Thursday snd flatutdsy also, st all times at iha atorssof (4 , p alley nA A. C. Evan and Brother, Shi ws Ctrrnw. . - . A. H. YANBOKKELIN. Kvt. 20.IV,i- .. 06. DLSSrtMITIOY w ana arm vi ' CASIIIYCLL BLOSSOM, is this day dissolved by mutualr.onsent. . The slialrsofthe lata firm will be settled by Jo aeph It. Blossom. ,, ., DAVlD CASHWfttL. JOSEPH R. BLOSSOM. Wilmington, Oct. 20, 1841 , ' 9J-tf. WHISKEY. I f BBLS. prime Whiskey I KJ 10 bbls. Boston Rum ; 5 ' "Swan" Clin. For sale by, ALEX. MacRAK, J. Oct 11. 85 FOR THE LADIES. YirEhave just received er Schr. Leesbnrjr, a new style of Enlnl resses. Thread Luces. flornle SkirtH, extrn size of CJras Skirts. Inlants i II.- - r , i. . . ...i , i i .. i . . . r iiiwdub , a il evil uamji uiicill ui uuiuivu r iniiiiriK pi i redured prices i fine Rose Blankets, Bonnets, long uuu pun it; snswis, a gresi arifiy, wnu a great ma ny other article! too oumeroue to mention. S. dc D. TELLER. A great assortment of Oents and Boys Cloliilng, alwava kept on hsnd, which will be sold very chesp. S. dc t. T. Nov. 10. 101. BAY! HAY!! BALKS superior quality Maine Hay, daHy expected for sale by WM. M. HARR1SS. Ancnt. 200 Nov. 20. 105. FLOUR. 15 K BBLS. of extra Canal FloArf 15 half bbia. ' Low for ensh at CEO. H. KELLEV'S. 106. Nov. 22d. PORK. TWENTY bsrrels city Mesa Pork, for sale by ALEX. McRAE, Sr. Nov.W. 108. PORK AND BEEF. ZC BBLS. Meaa nnd Prime Pork j tJU 10 half do. Family Beef; 500 Iba. Smoked do. 100 Pickled Tongufs; Just received" and for sale by WM. NEFF. Nov. 22. 106. JUST RECEIVED, PER SCrfoONEIft A. J. reROSSET & ALAR1C. 1 O FIRKINS Best quality Goshen Baler 1 O 3 bbls. Pears, for preset vingi 2 hlids. Porto Rico Sugar, beautiful l 15 boxes ground Pepper ; 35 lbs. srnpksd Salmon. t , CabVages, Irish Potatoes, f-c.,sVc Low for casli st the Family Qtocery' Store. GEO. MYERS. Nov. 20. 105. CORDAGE AND CHANDLERY- JUST received per Schr. Alailc from New York, Russia fine Yarn Bolt Rope all sites " Standing Riging from i to 6J Inc. 23 Bales extratOskum. Hand lines, band leads, Lsniern, Ac, 4c. Korsaleby HOWARD 4 PEDEN. Nov. :o. ios. SALT. FIl'TT large sscks Salt, for sale by ALEX. ttcRAE.Jr. Nov 22. 106. FEATHERS. Of BAGS Feathers, jost received snd for ssle by LATIMKR. Nov. 20. 106. PIE FRIIT! PIE FRl IT ! ! 5D07. fresh Oooee Berries h " " Oreen Oagesi 6 " Currantai 6" " Rubarb; & " Damsons ; 6 Cherries i 5 - 14 Blue Bctrln ; Forsaleby HOWARD A PF.DF.N. Nov. 24 IS49. 107. EAULISTRAIL A SUPERIOR article for rsetoring and boaati fjlng the bsfr, for sale bf , , . J.WtLKltiabX A CO. Nov. 24. Journa I and Aurora cop. 107. f ANAL FLOUR. i 1 1 p. CBt.S. Canal Flour, assorted, SaperrVis, HO Extra, and Premium i 20 hs f bbls. do. Just received, and for sale by AMDfiRSOX A Nov. 24. LATIMKR. 107. CAMPflLVE AT FORTY CENTS. MY PURGST CAMPHINIf III he sold from my wagon od at the store of J. O. Baaman st FORTY CENTS PER GALLON. C. DuPRF.. Nov.l. 97-tf ALBANY ALE. Q HALF bbls. for sales low, by KJ WM. NEFF. 104 Nev. 17. SALT I SALT!! ) 111 If iiBf!,"fcL3 T ''" 9tt fo fV w sat py WW. NEFF. W. so.tibo - xn 101 , ' J'rtm Pi Grn.At)rf pxtA ... RAIL RCVsD . COuVC HTIOri eoMciaoaa) raon esa Lf, s Mr. Thornaj. of Daviicj. remarked that I'rJ afeo Aad an item of intelligonco to communicate (a lli CofiveUioo'; ttuf refer red lo, and ent,ta tfef JSecfetarr' lafclr.ia be rcftJ, a letter froMfati; IIon.Himon C:- eron, of Pa. expreaimg tte favor, ,v.r ! : which Northern capitftllaw "regarJei i:. chaer, of tba ; Noob Carolina HailroaJ, ? and aakuij for additionaj information inre- latMa to the iatoe to gnule ihcif action, m a contemplated investmeni therein. sMr.T. Bccompsmed this letter with an addrea fo th (nventioriJi feti. rjsuail energetio and' practical manner. 'y'l;y f Gov. Morehead then read a letter front O B Manl?& Co., of Lock laren; Clinton Co. ra. containing i prdpoaitiois to take contract upon the Road to do the . grading for 50 mile East arid ib tam -dif tance West of KaleiVb, at Certain ntteifc. iiHineti, una lurnisnmy iimoer, raus, fcC indrcceite in pajtneni 10 per cent. of' lock ; or to take AO milee, on the ianlecon- , ditton & before,' And erg ploy" N. C. labo rers, ote.j urmcn was reacu - Also- ae chairman of tfA Cow,w'4'V" cd report of the amount of absolute uo- . " which report he followed with a apeecbl full of deep iinpnsgioned feeling and great poweij- Ratonefl (o with preathlew o,tten' lion and the most intense interest .The' gallant nnd determined spirit of this distin guished gentleman touched every heart in that assembly, and awoke a feehftg of an- iniisiasm ana nnxieijr ueep, slanting ana fervent as we have ever witnessed.., . '. Gen. B. M. Eduey followed in a course of remarks characterized by great earnest' netA ; h Gen i datitfttert, front the Committee to whom were referred the question of consid ering the best plan for secorinir whatever t t a . , - 'i,. ' ' m m i portion 01 uic cnpnni or onir million ot ooi- ars should be foil rid unsuWribedl accor ding to the terms of (he charteTj-suhmit-ted in rmrt the followSng" report 1. llfioheA, That so soon at :tlie' Com pany shall bo duly orgamzeii, it will ' be both expedient and proper that 'the Presi dent ami Directors ihlf ciue the pfoper miryejs end estima'.ee to be fnade, and the Road to be put under contract on tho en tire route, and that the lupenjirucWre should be commented at its point of? con nexion with the Wilmington Road, and al so at its western terminus. $ Ittolikd,JriJltr, That the President and Directors, in letting out the contracts for work and material, shull in all cases give a preference to such stock-holders as may propose or desire fo become contrac tors. 3. Rnolced-furlker, That it is highly important and necessary that the whole of the tin subscribed capital of one million should be subscribed before the adjoo.ro' ifreiH of this Convention, and that a sub scrip! ion be forth witli opened for that pur pusc. The question being upon the 1st and id IJesoluliuiia, (Joi. Alofchcid submitted big views against the latter part of the 1st Resolution I which provided for the commencement of tho Rond at the point of connection vuh the Wilmington Road, and ulao as its wes i tern terminus. Mr. George Dana explained 'that the object of the Wilmington delegation, was ; thai the iron might be brought to Wilming j ton, and carried on their Railroad with facii I it V nnd cheapness: and thn nftsflSiraof thsi I aa . m . ' J . iicsoiuiiou wouiii maieriniiyaia toeooiaias' inr subscriptions to the stock in that por' I lion of the State. C";t2 C'ov. Strain then nddressed the Cooreb f tion, proposing a modification of the Resolu j (ioi that we go the whole Road or none, if I that would meet the views of the Wtlming- ton delegation. " ": I Gen. Saunders redd the Resolution a- gain, to show that the first pari of the Res- oluiion affirmed that the whole Road should ! be built. He was opposed in Committee to tho last part of ibo Resolution, and was unwilling to irnmrnel the President ami Directors by any conditions. He submitted lo the Wilmington delegation W withdraw the Litter clause, with the assurance that he would vote for any separate resolution declar ing that the whole Road should be built, if my of it, nnd leave the whole matter to th sound discretion of the President tod Direc tors l'V'. ( en S. had the authority of the - Wil mington delegation to withdraw it, SO that uic giauuig ui im wuuiv ssuaa suouia ... corfrrcenee on the entire rout from Golds-" boro' to Charlotte, and proceed t fari piUSV. 1 : r f Df. 1 fill also staled the reasons of tho Wilmington delegation; made'a most effec- live aPral 'h faTor of the work; and con- i C IUUCU oy oeciarmg mat be ja'OUld be One i rtf A hundred trt Ukii nil ih atnrt nnsiiK. scribed; one of fifljr, or one of ten. Ucn. Saunders then read the 1st Reso lution aa proposed to be amended by agree ment, as follows : j Rndttd, That as soon as the Company snail be duly organized, it shall be both expedient and proper that the President ana uirectors lttnii cause tbe proper sur reys and estimates to be made and tho Road to be put under Contract on the entire route, commencing at the "Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad, where the amo passes orcr Neuse 1 Rirer, in the county ot Wayne, via Raleigh, and 1 thence by most practicable route ria galisborr, m ,ho Count)- of Rowan, to the town of Cberwitc, inlhe Count of Mecklenbury , tec rcffia r' a a . a
The Tri-Weekly Commercial (Wilmington, N.C.)
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Dec. 8, 1849, edition 1
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