Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-02-22

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in Marlborough on Tuesday, the Goth inst, at
o'clock for the purpose of taking into consideration
the subject of northern aggressOns upon southern
rights
burglary aud Arr~st--The Proceedings at the Court
House, Sc.
On Wednesday last, just as the cars arrived from
the North, it was reported in town that two white
Young men were on board in custody. charged with
the burglarous entry of Tuesday night into the store
Of the Messrs Bowers, on Front-street and vast
crowd of gentlemcn strangers and negroes, crowded
the tborouchfare from the Depot; the windows OF
thu o5;o;p;np houses were also occupied by nume-
rous tLrouu1and at the State Bank corner in par
ticular. one of the passengers was enlightening a
gathering of the citizens upon the circumstances of
the arrest
The statement was that, at Rocky Point the 18th
mile station on the Railroad two young men had
boarded the cars going North, the same day, We'd
nesdav and had attracted the suspicion of some per-
sons who had gone on for the purpose OF detecting
the burglars if board the cars They sat togeth-
er and gold watch was seen under the seat OF one
Both were Immediately charged with the possession
of the stolen property, and required to submit to
searching investigation. This of the parties re-
fused and Immediately retired to the closet attached
TO the cars whence he returned in few seconds and
stated that he had then objection. In the mean
time, the passengers had searched him who remain
ed as we understand without success. But their
conduct and appearance so suspicious, that 1t
was thought sufficient to justify their arrest and they
were accordingly placed the return train for the
rurpose Of being brought to town and examined In
nassinr again over the spot where the were at
the moment of the withdrawal of of the prison
crs to the closet an hour previous, the Conduc
tor who was on the lookout, discovered the track
blue silk handkerchief; the cars were stopped, and
the handkerchief taken aboard 1t was found to con-
tain eight gold watches, the crystals of which were
broken with a number of gold rings and other jew
elry
We had scarcely derived this information, when
movement of the crowd announced the appearance
of the prisoners in charge Of Officers HOLDEN and
GAFFoRD. They were taken to the Courthouse,
surrounded by collection of citizens, and
placed at the Bar, before Justices Nichols, BETTEN-
COURT, and WALKER. By their order, they were
searched, and number Of articles taken from them,
among which was what is stated to be pck-lock,
found concealed in the sleeve of of the prisoners
A negro woman, the property of Mr.. T. SAVAGE,
recognized the parties the same who were seen a
day or two ago in the upper chambers of the Bank
building, cnquirng their way to the Banking Room,
on the lower story, and as the same who were also
engaged in investigating the interior arrangements
of private residence, on the same day.
The handkerchief was now eagerly examined by
the assembly, who crowded. on tip-toe, the bansters
of the Bar, and the pick-lock applied to the key
which it was found to fit precisely.
In the middle of the confusion, the prisoners coun
sell Mcssrs. LONDON and STRANGE, moved for leave
to confer with them, which was granted. MIR. J. G
WRIGHT who appeared for the State, moved for theil
committal until the arrival Of some necessary wit
nesses This objected to on the part of the pris
Oners, the ground that no warrant had yet been
served upon them and that the law required that
examination should first Re had upon proper war.
rant before freeman could be committed on Grim
inal charge.
After consultation with Mr.. MILLER, the Chair
man of the Court, by their decision, warrant was
then issued upon the oath of Mr.. Bowers that he
believed the persons in charge had committed lar
ceny upon his property, and duly served upon them
whcreupon they were committed in separate cells tc
the County Jail until to-day at o'clock, when the
investigation will be continued.
One of the prisoners is a Of about twenty-fv
years of age five feet four or five inches high large
blue eyes, brown hair, round full face fair complex
ion, and intelligent countenance.
The Other is taller; about five feet eight or ter
inches high, brown hair, grey eyes, dark complexion
about thirty years of age, slim, small mouth, and
mark upon the left side of his upper lip, with
Lutte expression.
Their demeanor perfectly cool and possessed
Upon their examination, they gave their names a
WILLIAM WALTON and JAMES COLE.
The value of the property stolen is said to be abou
$4,000; the amount recovered is about 500. TIL
will be serious damage to the Messrs. BOWERS, VIII
are very respectable and Industrious young men, an
have lust commenced business here.
Since the above in type Mr. WALKER, tn
mail agent on the train, has placed in our hands
copy of the Goldsboro' Telegraph, containing STATE
meRt of the circumstances connected with the arres
furnished by him to that paper AS it is more pr
else than any account VIC have yet heard, we appen
it follows
Mr.. ALsToN.-Early this morning at Whining
ton, it was discovered that the Watch and Jewelr
Store of the Messrs. Bowers had been entered dul
ing the night, and robbed of about 81, 900 worth
articles principally Gold Watches Surprising thu
the robbers might attempt to take the cars not fl
from town. Mr. JOHN SHAW, the friend of the Nlessr
BOWERS came out to meet the downward TRAN
to If any suspicious persons got on, the way
and Mr. SHERWOOD, the conductor, and mysel
were also keeping strict look out When we AZ
preached the cross roads just above Rocky PoiI
turnout, two men without baggage, and suspicion
in their appearance, presented themselves to TAX
the cars was so satisfied in my mind they WEI
the fellows, | locked up the Post Office and went il
to the coach. Mr.. SHERWOOD approached them