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write this - was quickly asked, and answered
in the negative. "Who did % Private
Worth, SIR Send private w orth to me -
In few minutes Worth presented himself,
with the same rather clustering, consequential
air, that usually marked his bearing, and with
prompt Z" at your service, sir" " Did you
write this % " / did, sic,'' short and quick.
Sundry questions were asked as to his former
occupation, object in entering the army, &C.,
which were answered in the same positive and
wreckless tone Worth was dismissed, with
&c come TO nv marquee in the morning" There
was so little that was encouraging in the COM
mander's tone, that Worth was totally uncon-
sc:ous of the good fortune in store for him
when he appeared next morning, and the Off
Ger observed, 81 want you for my private
secretary
This was enough Tor NeFth. His active,
reso'ute, and determined manner, and COM
handing appearance, struck the scrutinizing
eye of Gen Scott when they first met, who
forthwith selected him as his aid. Opportun-
ty soon occurred, and in the early part of the
battle of Lundy's Lane, while charging brave
ly upon the enemy, Worth fell, it was suppo-
read the history of that batt:e-almost unpar-
cI'jCIc'l III lLc SeNcIltN VI TIC Contest, NE oD-
stinacy with which the veterans of England
ma ntainel their ground, and the irrepressible
ardor which marked every charge of the Amer
leans in the face of bayonets and cannon-can
fail to appreciate the intrepi1ity and gallant
bearing of Worth on that occasion. When he
fell, two of his soldiers attempted to bear him
from the field, when ball struck one of them,
scattering his brains over Worth and his COM
panion. The other seized him in his arms,
and carried him from the reach of the enemy.
His friends mourned him as dead, and months
elapsed before his wounds had so far healed as
to enable him 70 return to the service
But we have not tine to 10! 'ow him through
his various successes and promotions, and his
gallant and distingu shell conduct in the Flor-
da war. The part he acted in the capture of
Monterey was hold deliberate, AMI emjnenty
successful. They underrated his military
talents. who supposed his commendable deter
limitations to adj laurels to his name, TO atone
for his unfortunate absence from the army on
the memorable 9Th AM 9th of May, would urge
him hea !strong into the fight, hee1less of his
own life or the lives of his men. Worth was
always bold, intrepid, sometimes reckless OF
consequences when duty prompted; but calm
and collected when he knew success hung up
on cool, deliberate, and decisive action. His
Government has rewarded his worth by steady
promotion, and his countrymen with one voice
bestowed "honor upon whom honor is due"
The wisest act of the President, in the whole
con!uct of the war, was that which refused
Worth's proffere res gnation, and restored him
to the army and his country.
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From the Maysville Eagle
INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF GENERAL
WORTH.

From the Maysvle Eagle.
INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF GENERAL
WORTH
We hive seldom heard an oil soldier re-
count the history of his life, and /" fight the
battles DER again" with greater sincerity, or
more honest enthusiasm, than friend exhib-
itey in our sanctum, on Saturday, while read
ing of the gallant conduct of his old chum,
g Will Worth" They were clerks together
thirty-fve years ago. in Hudson, New York
clever, Industrious, young men. Our friend,
by no means, lacked spirit, but was of rather a
quiet, business turn, while Worth was of a
nervous, quick temperament, with fiery eye,
and restless disposition-daring, confident, AMI
60 independent as a lord" While thus en-
ployed, recruiting sergeant-for it was IN
the early part of the late war with Eng gland
paraded the streets of Hudson, drumming up
" Young generals to fight for " free ira lie AMI
sailors rights" Enough hal transpire1 AREA
dy to rouse to the highest pitch all Worth's
martial ardor, and without second thought,
he became a soldier.
Worth's ancestry, our friend informed us,
were from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts,
proud, bold stock, of high, and somewhat
arIstocratic bearing. Some of the family had
ntermarried with some of the noblest and bra
vest of the In Hans OF New England, thus uni
ting the best blood of the aborigines and OF
the primitive settlers of the Old Bay State.
Worth, when young, to all the energetic and
freeborn nature of the Anglo-Amerlcan, a ided
the roaming, restless, warrior disposition OF
the red man of the forest. With broat fore
head, high cheek bones, piercing eye, stout,
athletic frame, quick, warm blood, ana brave
AMI fearless heart-the war offered the oppor-
tunity to make of such materials, a valiant sol
der and a successful officer.
Worth had been garrisoned for some months
at -, when the misconduct OF fellow
soldier set him upon the first round OF the lad
der. Worth was brother then, as now, to &
soldier in distress, and encouraged his fellow
after he had been made known the penalty O
his conduct, to make the commanding offlcer
representation of the affair IN writing: Ill
pleaded his ignorance and want OF skill II
writing land the probability OF failure Here
give me pen,'' said Worth, and in a few MIN
utes. dashed off in clear, bold hand, and un
assuming manner, few lines, vindicatlng tn
soldier in strong terms, and presenting ni
case in view not entertained before. In
soldier presented it to the officer. "bdd yo'
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Post office, Wilmington.
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Thursday at 8 p. NJ, an closes same night at TO-
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APPLIC ALTON will be made to the next lie
gislature for the passage Of an Act. auth"rising
the Commissioners Of the town of Wilmington
to borrow $500 400. to be invested in the Capital
Stock Of a Company to he crea'ed b. the Legs-
latures of North and South Carolina, for the pur-
pose of constructing Rail Road connecting Will
rniugton with some one of the South Carolina
Rail Roads; and to authorize said Commissioners
to levy tax within sad t,wn. to repay the sum
So borrowed, with the accruing interest.
Wilmington, Nov. 6. 1916. SIT
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MANSION HOUSE.

lSls& FORMERLY LITCHFoRD's HoTvL,)
@<=zE<aAaS OPPOSITE THE COURF-HOU E.
RALEIGH, N. &.
THE subscribers would respectfully inform the
members of the approaching Legislature and the
public generally. that since they have become pro-
prietOrs this comm"dious House, they have fit
ted it up in the most comfortable manner and
that they are prepared to accommodate about f'rty
Boartiers. The Mansion House is situated on
Fayetteville street, in the most agreeable part of
the civ, and about three minutes walk from the
Capital Their terms will he moderate, and no
r1ertion will be spared to render those who may
patroniSe them comfortable.
MARTHA &. INDEMAN & SISTERS.
Raleigh. November 6, 1916. 1-5t"
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From the Spirit Of the Times.
A RACKWOODS Jury


My DEAR esprit One of your cores
ponlents a few weeks ago gave an amusing
description of an Arkansas Court scene, where
a certain pig stealer was summoned to answer
for coveting his ne;ghhor's hogs 1t reminle l
me OF case described to me by legal gen
tleman some years since, as having occurred
in the same State, indicative of the lntelli-
gence of Backwools Jury
It appears that character in those parts,
notorious not for the most envable AMI rigid
system of morals, was inlictel imprisoned
AMI about to be tried for stealing certain smo-
kel hog-better known as "bacon." Judge
B --, eminent as Lawyer, isince Sena
tor in Congress,) happened at the same time
to have business in the same court, AMI at the
urgent request Of unfortunate victim of
the law he was in luce to visit him in the Jail.
After a short diao gue, the Judge was re-
questel to act as his councll-a fee of $50 at
the same time being profferel. Julge B,
upon questioning the man, found that-ist.
He ha stolen the bacon 2nd, several wit
nesses hal seen him in the act, who were
summoned to give their testimony against
him; and 3rl. That portion of the bacon
was found in his actual possession. Un Ter
these circumstances Judge b, declined
taking the fee, saying that he could do moth
ing for him, AMI that his conviction was GER
tain.
Prisoner" But Judge, want you to get
up and talk to en-
Judge B." 1t would do you no COOL, my
man-the testimony cannot fail to convict you.
cannot, conscientlous.y, take your money
Prisoner.-"Thats my look out Judge; all
want of you is to git up and talk to EN-"
The Judge, being thus pressed, tod the man
that he would undertake his defence, but that
it would be entirely futile
The cause came On next day. The witness
swore point blank to the identity, of the prs
oner--his stealing AMI possess; on of the bacon.
Judge -, accor ling to promise, got up
and addressed the Jury, talking to them" in a
way, any thing rather than to the purpose, for
about fifteen minutes AMI the case went to
the Jury. What was his establishment when
they-without leaving the box-brought in
the prisoner-"NoT CUILTY?' He was, OF
course, Immediately liberated.
Judge b, taking him aside, said
''Well, my man, what can have induced the
Jury to bring in such Aer iict, is entirely be-
yon1 my mprehenson-how, with such tes-
timony, they, could bring you in mot guilty,
is utterly unaccountableto me''
'Julge," said the released cu'prt, with a
knowing wink, eight on 'em had some Of the
bac0n''
The rascal knew perfectly well that the
council woull shelter the Jury in bringing in a
verdict for the party for whom he might act.
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AepzI Estate for safe.

N THE PLANTERS HOTEL, with
s:S@R the Lot upon which it stands. situated
-sszA=A south of the Rail Road Bridge. and now
occupied Ivy Thomas King.
HOI Sc and BAKESHOP and LOT. North
Of and adjoining the same. now orcupied by Ir.
Augustine as Grocery and Bakesh"p.
HOUSE AID LOT on corner of Second and
Brunswick streets north of Rail Road
HOUSE and LOT on Brunswick street, west
OF and adi,i ing he last mentioned House and Lot.
The above property will afford a safr and luc'a'
tive invrstn. mt of capital The property is now
paying good interest.
Professionalism purchase money in 90 day $;
negotiable note the balance. at one nd tw" years,
with interest frou date. Purchasers to pay for
papers. Apply to
WIN. A. BERRY, M. ID.
November 6, 1916 SGT
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Watches Jewellery. SC.
NtlTICE.

In pursuance of decree ofthe Court of Equity
B for the County of New Hanover. Fall Term.
1916. will be sold at the Court House door, in
the town OF Wilmington, on Monday. the l4th of
December next, upon twelve months credit. with
interest from the day of sale. 32n acres of land be-
longing to the minors of VIM. K. Drvane. decd.
living between Black aud South River. being the
upper half Of 81 acres, patented by John Anders
in 1852 and adjoining the lards of James Muir
ply and others Bond and security. approved by
the undersigned. required Of the purchaser.
r. D. MEARES, e. NJ. E.
Nov'r I3, 1916 9-tds
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KOSt OF. .WiSlCiH.

Al BOND given by .. G Parsley and Rich'd
81 Bradley. for the hire of two boys, John and
Nat. the said bond given for 5000. bearing date
January list ls46. payable quarterly There is
a credit of $50 on the bond. also 100 paid beside
that the bond does not sh-w credit of This is
10 caution all persons against trading for said bond
also the makers against paying the same to any
person or persons whatsoever, except the subscri-
her. |. PETERSON.
November 49, 1916 get
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$40 REWARD.

ID UNAWAY from the subscriber. about the
H, 18th uIt.. his Negro boy BEN. He is a.
bout II years old; is well known about Whining
ton; and form rly belonged to DR.. w. A. Berry,
from whom the subscriber purchased him last
spring. He is SO well known about town. where
be is believed to be lurking, that more minute de-
scrptien is deemed unnecessary. The above re-
ward will he pail for his confinement IN the Viii
mington Jail, or 70: his delivery to
DANIEL S. SANDERS.
November 6, 1916. Sit
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DAVID FULTON Enron.
ss,l>. 3.---NO. 10.
y. .aTWODD.
Glass, s China were.
nom PHILADEIPHIA

ENs't'aen, Glass, s China IT'G9"e.
u He Subscriber has just returned from the
y northern cities with full ard splendid as
sor,ment of EARTHEN, GLASS AND CHI
Ma WARE. Of the aiest and most fashionable
patterns. which he offers on the mot reasonab e
terms. II having been ecied by himself. he has
no hesitation in proI,ouncirg his stork superior
as to style and quality t. any ever before opened
10 this market. II. OiHN ELL.
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KAA L9S. N. c. Bacon Hams, We
HeDSeUry superior article,
30 kegs N. g. Land. from 81 to 100 lbs each,
strictly prime and very white,
50 bbls. anal Flour, half bbIs. do.
Buckwheat, in boxes, kegs and barrels,
MackereI, in kits. haIfbares and barrels,
Salmon
Dried Apples. Dried Peaches.
Salina Salt, in bags and barrels. Sack Salt,
Crushed and powdered Sugar, &c For sale
Nc [sfl by HOWARD & PEDEN.
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CHAP. l7s.-AN ACT

Hu''oII1ihg the Payment OF certain claims OF
the State of Alabama
SIC. l. Be it enacted 6y the Senate and
House # Representatives # tie United States Of
.9meriea IN C,ngress assembled, That there be-
paid to the Stale OF Alabama, out of any mo.
ney IN The Treasury not otherwise appropri-
ated, the sum Of thirteen thousand four hun
bred and ffiy-five dollars and thiriy-two cents,
for mons Us paid by the said State for suhsis
tence, supplies, and services cf her local
troops, and for provisions and forage furnish
ed the friendly Indians during the Creek and
Seminole hostilities, in the years eighteen
hundred and thiliy-six and eighteen hundred
and thir,yseven.
Approved, August 10. 1876.
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@ Remember in purchasing by the package.
always give in three tickets.
have every day Lotteries foom 81 to $40. and
when remittance is made to me. large or small
! will always invest in the most popular Lotteries
on hand The drawings sent. when requested, to
all who order from me. The cash for ali capitals
be had at sight. On all letters enclosing cash
or prize tickets, the postage need not be paid.
Tickets in the above Lotteries are received, and
all orders addressed to m. will meet the most
prompt AMI c. ntidental attention.
ddress, II. N. SQUIRE
Oct l6-51 Peter sburg Va
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Selling off! Selling Off!
At FIRST COST.

SEN order to close our business in this place. we
n will sell our entire stock of clohIhg Dry
Goods. Boots. SHOES, Hats Caps. Trunks. Carpet
Bags. and great many other articles, at first cost
Now come and buy goods at so per cent lower
than you can buy them in any other store. Call
at FRIDENBERG & BROTHERS,
Dawson's old corner. Market street,
Wilmington. N. T..
November 10, 1916 9-3m
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RESOLUTIONS.
mo. l.l-JoINT RESOLUTION for the
admission Of the State OF Texas into the

lNo. 1.l-J0INT RESOLUTION for the
admission Of the State OF Texas into the
Union.
Whereas the Congress of the United States,
by joint resolution approved March The first,
eighteen hundred and forty-fve. did consent
that the territory properly included within.
and rightfnlly belonging to. the republic OF
Texas. might be erected into new STATE. to
be called the State Of Texas. with republic
can form of government, to be adopted by the
people of said republic. by deputies in con-
venlion assembled. with the consen; of the
existing government, in order that the same
might be admitted as one of the States nt the
Union; v hich consent Of Congress was Civ
en- upon CERTAIN conditions specified IN line tirst
and second SECTIONS of said joint resolution
and whereas the people of the said republic o:
Texas. by deputies in convention assembled,
with tn" consent Of the existing government,
did adopt constitution, and eracta new Stale
with republican form of governm nj, and.
in the name "f the people of Texas. and by
their authority, dad ordain aud declare that
they assrnted To and accepted The proposals.
conditions. and guarantees contained IN SAID
first and SECOND sect nn of said rSso uiinn: and
whereas the said constitution. with tue proper
evidence of lis adoption by the people oil The
republic oil Texas. has bern Transmitted to the
President of the United States and laid before
Congress. in conformity to the provisions of
said nint resolution: therefore.
Resoived by the Senate mud HonHe If Repre-
spntaiires If lie United Sfafes # -americG IN
C,ngress assembled. That the State of frxas
shall b. one. and is hereby eIarpd o BE- one,
Of The United States of America. and admitted
into the Union on an equal f"oiing with the
original States in all Respects Whatever
SEc.2 And be it further resofOed, That I'M
I'll the representatives in Congress shaii ne
apportioned according TO an actual enimera-
ton of the inhabitants of the Uniied States,
the State of Texas shall be entitled TO chaese
two representatives,.
Approved Drcemher %, le45.
mo. 2.1-JOINT RESOLUTION relative to
the printing and distribution OF the annual
estimates.
S Rescued by the S,nGtc and House Of Repre-
sentatiues of the United States Of 4n'eTica an
Congress assembled, That it shall be the duty
of the Secretary OF the Treasury to cause the
estimates of appropriations which ks is by law
required to prepare and submit to Congress 10
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Notice.

A PPI.I'ATI0N will be made TO the next ses-
n sion of the General Ass mby for an act to
remove all distractions from the run of Rockfsh
Creek in Duplin County.
Nov'r Is, 1916 e-3t
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A active young man to attend to Hotel
80 with Bar attached. To one that is disguised
to consult the interest of his employer liberal
wages will b: given. Apply at the
Ma. 81 JOURNAL. OFFICE.
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and one copy to the librarian of Congress Ii.
brarv. for The use of the said Libraries.
SEC. IL. And be IL fvfker enacted. Tha,
there is reserved to Congress ,be fight of al
,etiny, amending, adding TO. or repeating anv
Of the provisions Of this act Provided, That
no contract, or individual right. made or &C.
CURED under such provisions, shall be thereby
Invested or impaired.
Approved, August 10. 1876.
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MYERS s. B.fR UNI.


MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
Hats, Caps, BOnnets, Umbrellas, Walking
Canes, &c. &c.
RESPECTFULLY call the attrn-
ton of the citizens of Wilmington
! and vicinity. to their urge and
splendid assortment now receiving at
the old stand ofC. MYERS, North side of Market
sree:. which we offer at wholesale and retail,
cheaper than ere~.
Gents Beaver, Nutria, MOleskin, and
Silk Hats,
of Beel.ce & Co<tar's aud Leary's Fall Fashion
for la46, splendid article, just received. and a
few more left of the same sort" Please call and
examine them. Also, very large assortment OF
Mems. Boys. s. inftnts' Caps.
of the latest and most approved patterns. Gents
Frerch soft Dress iIk. Velvet, and Cloth APPS
Gents French Guard do: Blue and Black Spring
Band, PaIn Alto Ri ggoId, Oregon, Oil silk, Vel
veteen. Glazed Lawn. &c, &c.
Youths and Boys Caps
Of every style and quality from l25 cents to 3d.
SO the largest assortment offered in this
ket. and at astonishing low prices. beautiful
dfIiCIS vi CtWH UHU AoLtG FCLCtL ''UDS
to which we particularly call the attention Of
those wanting Caps for children In fact. every
article in our line we have rich and full as
sortment, to which we respectfully call the atten.
ton of the Public, and warrant genteei fit. and
at Prices to suit the times
MYERS & BARNUM,
Wilmington, Oct. 80, 1916. Tiff
THE Subscriber would express his gratitude
TO his Friends and Customers. for their liberal
patronage heretofore extended towards HIM in
Wilmington. The same business will hereafter
be conducted under the name and firm of MY
Frs & BARNUM at the old stand.
&. MYERS.
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CHAP. i7S.-AN ACT

CHAP. iTS.-AN ACT
To establish the Smithsonian Institution"
for the increase and diffusion of knowledge
among men.
lanes Smithsnn. esquire, of London. in the
kingdom of Great Britain. having by his
last will and Testament uiyen the whole OF
his property to the United States of America.
to found at Washington, under the name ni
the :. Smithsonian Institute" an establish
mem for the increase and di fusion of know
ledue among mens and the United States
having by an act Of Congress received said
property and accepted said trust; therefore,
for the faithful execution Of said trust &C
.
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lBY AUTHORITY
PUBLlc.l
ACTS OF THE TWEHTY-NINTH CONGRESS-,
OF
[PUBLlc.l

THE UNITED = IA TES
PASSED AT THE FIRST SESSION, WHICH WAS BE-
GUN AND HELD AT THE CITY OF WASHING
TON. IN THE DISTRICT of COLUMBIA,
ON MONDAY. THE FIRST DAY OF
DECEMBrR. ONE THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED AND
FORTY FIVE.
JAMES X. Polk, President. GEoRGE NJ. Dali
LAS, Tice President. JOHN w DAVIS, Spea-
ker IF the House gf Representatives..
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To the HonordJk the General Assembly Of North
Carolina.
& PPLICATION will be made to the mex,
N General Assembly to reduce the tax on Bill
lizard Tables in the County Of New Hanover.
Nuv'r 49, 1916 9-5t