Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-05-31
Fur the Journal.
Long CrceL

(and think, unjustly too,) censured VILLAGE of 49, n
few qusrrelsome, disposed people, under the Influence
frequent ntoxication, have the cause of all the d
ties which have occurred here made the of our v.
by-word everywhere and oftener compeed our noor
visit the than they have desired or feel to h
creditable.
quiet and orderly neghborhood than we have :;
would be difficult to find. have oten myself been witness
to where worthless charaeterless feo wou,d =
trude himself upon quiet, peaceable man. and absolut
goad him to break the peace that he might be called
witness against the very he provoked and
be paid for his attendance Court Such cases are not nm
frequent 1t is worthy of remark that upon the occasion of
recent large gatherings of the people, fighting has
taken place. and it pleasing to be able add that cases
OF lntoSlcaton were and fast becoming still
more So In addition to generally pevadng feeling against
the too free use of ardent spirits in this community the for
nation Of Division of the Sons of Temperance here has
had good moral effect and the happest results may be an
cpaed from this combination. pleasing feature in this
temperance movement, and which should commend it
more particularly to the notice of ALL is the large
proportion of the sgners young men-the bone and
snew of the andour future rulers aw-gvers-those
who are to give tone the generation that is
In with this subject may rs we'll mention
remark made few days since by Capt TAYLOR, who
has been settled here three past This gentleman
said that he perfectly willing to discontinue the sale of
Liquors, and furthermore, acod roll srery barrel he had
the street. and knock the heads provided proprietors
|
mistaken q will say illberaD policy is entertained
by landed propetor here in regard the sale of building
lots which has materially retarded the growth and improve
ment of this place gentleman who both sides of
road which constitutes the of the village
frequently solicited sell lots suitable houses and
dwellings, but has systematically declined urging as rea
that unless he could sell his property together he
would not sell forgetting that by encouraging settlers
to here. he would thereby enhance his
remaining part materially He has offered lease few
Of the
BILE buildings upon leased land unless the lease long
a time as to make it almost virtually purchase.
Notwithstanding this upon the advancement of
the village structures progress and contemplation,
not the least interesting of which is the of large
and handsome Church. with view of having occupied
cry Sunday in the year by Ministers different denomina-
tons The Church will be owned by the " Methodist E.
Church. South but its doors be opened all Preach
ers of character and standing handsome has been
already subscribed here and slight doubts entertained of
the ultimate of the PLAN school be
the Church, and efforts will be made the
duties of teacher and local minister the person
gentleman of acknowledged abilities Apart from the moral
influence would WELD the central position of Long Creek,
and the by which to be obtained all
times, especially mark it favorable spot upon which to
temple the worship of Almighty Cod and for the
diffusion of the doctrines of the meek and lowly Jesus
Turpennc principal basis upon which all business op
eraon pivot here in freely this and the
prospect excellent for greatly increased crop past
years. Prices range very little below those in Wilmington
would surprise readers much know that
fifteen thousand barrels of this staple annual
N disposed of this place. part of which B distilled and the
remainder shipped. Much credit is due to Mr. GEO. TAYLOR
lberay public spirit display by him pur
chasing Tupenne at remuneratng prices to the maker and
thereby creating market here thus saving the trouble
pense, and vexation of rafting Sc Although Mr. TAYLOR
been loser, and one, too, in pecunary point
of view still his praiseworthy efforts towards the advance
of the place will be long remembered and by
y duly appreciated.
We have two large and well filled Stores in the village
supplying the neghborhood with every description goods
many instances prices below those of Wilmington
generally articles be purchased here with but the add
ton of transportation at the prices paid
As evidence of the rapid civilization of Long Creek
may mention that ladies frequently visit the well seec-
ted Dry Goods department of Captain TAYoR's Store
notice with pleasure that they well satisfied with
their purchases they made DAwsoNs HoFF-
MANS in town.
large Grst and Saw Mill in the of con-
structon by Messrs WILLIAMS and GARRISON, afordng
fine opportunity for preparing Timber for building and ship
men Timber of the best kind abounds greatest
uriance in this vicinity.
may mention single evidence of progressive
improvement hereabouts great many subscriptions have
recently been forwarded informed newspapers and
am knowing to the fact that your valuable Journal
has recently had many acquisitions nature The IA
ctes for the distribution of papers, offered by gentle
manly Post Master Mr. BELL, highly creditable to his Of
AS the Post Master resides few miles from the Post
Office the details of the business devolve upon his Deputy
whose efficiency and accommodating spirit proverbial-
The Post Office is kept at Capt TAYoRs popular
the prompt in which its business conducted would
do credit to the larger Offices of populous towns.
We have very good accommodations travellers Mr.
JOHN LARKIss house, of whom have heard speak
high terms of the courtesy and kind treatment they
9 ceived at the hands of himself and family.
Several excellent schools neghborhood eonduc-
ted by genemanly experienced and educated Teachers
whose is daily evidenced in the improvement
t. tested by their pupils
In addition to other Physicians DR.. JOHN HAYES has
recently located himself in midst and rapidly gaining
an extended and trust profitable practice This gentle
attachments medical student and hitherto
full practitioner well known and too highly appreciated
here and elsewhere to require commendation He
pupil of the famous Dr. VALENTINE MoTr of Now York.
with the exception of perhaps Sir ASHLEY COOPER
don) the best modern Surgeon living, a recommendation
in ITSELF apart from his intrinsic merits great value
l. DR.. HAYES.
Much excitement prevails here in regard to the coming
Sherfs election Four of the most prominent candidates
for that Office reside in this vicnityMessrs THos H. VIII
s., LiAMs GEORGE j. MOORE, GEORGE ALDERMAN, and john
JONES' Each gentleman has friends and out of his
particular precinct and much doubt four capable
efficient for that office could be found anywhere
1t proposed to have quite patriotic celebration Long
Creek the 4th of July The Rev. JAMES H. BRENT has
been invited, and has consented to deliver Grafton Mr.
B. has, for six months past, preached in the Philadelphia
" Church to large and delighted audiences His
mon sense practical reasoning unpretendng, modest
clear and distinct enuncation with the absence of all
noise and canng pulpit claptrap have made him great