Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-06-13
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The Hon. William II. Washington has
declined the nomination for Congress in the
9Th district, rendered tohim by the oonven-
ton which assembled in Washington for the
purpose of nominating a Wing candidate.
The Democrats, in the same District, have
nominated Thomas Ruffn, Esq, of Wayne.
HoaR1BLE AFFArR.-The Ashville News
says that on the 29th ut, an old man, 70
years old, John Plemmons, about six miles
from that place, knocked hissdaughter in the
head with a bludgeon, crushing her skull in
several places, and then cut his throat with a
razor. Both were alive, but it was thought
that neither would recover. This deed is
supposed to have been committed under the
effects Of a partial insanity.
GEoReIA.-The Southern Rights Conven-
ton of Georgia have nominated Ex-Governor
Mcdonald as their candidate fer governor.
The Union Convention has nominated
Hon. Howell Cobb for Governor.
It is said that the census Of Ireland, now
nearly completed, shows a decrease in pr pu-
lation Of two millions, since the year ls41.
The town of Limerick has decreased four
thousand during this period, and contains
$4,000 females, to only 10000 males!
The Methodist Church South has 5o4,-
$50 members, and 1882 travelling preach.
ers. The increase the past year has beer
lO,071 members, On an average six to each
/, preacher.
The slave Damon who killed his master
Tilghman Hunt, was hung in Fayetteville OIL
the 9Th inst. He confessed that he haC
committed the murder, and saddle was abou
to suffer justly. .
The Richmond papers give an account O
a rencontre sthat took place on the 9TH inst
: in Lynchburg Va, between MIR. james Saun
: ders and Mr.. Terry, the Editor Of the Viz
a ginian. Mr.. Saunders was the son of DR.. Saun
ders, a member Of the Virginia Conventiol
from that place. The editor Of the Virginia
had commented pretty severely upon tn
y course Of DIR. Saunders in the convention, t
/ which the DR.. replied very tartly in a lette
to the Lynchburg Republican. Mr.. Teri
i replied with equal severity.
On the 9th instant, young Mr.. Saunde,
assaulted Mr.. Terry with a cane. Ter
stepped back, and both simultaneously DIRE
! revolyers. Terry fred first, when Saunde
q Immediately returned the fire. -Four sho
were exchanged, and both were supposed
C. be mortally wounded. A constable who w
lie attempting to separate them received tv
n shots.
mt The EouEsrRIAN STATUE OF GEN. JAG
soN,whichis one third larger than life, weig
ing $4,000 pounds, and made of brass co
mr. demued by Government, is to be placed
be the pedestal in Lafayette Square, Washin
Of ton, opposite the Presidents House, on t
rs. 4th Of fully.
~ The Fayetteville Carolinian states thai
preliminary meeting Of the Stockholders
Of the Fayetteville and northern plank 70
P. THAT is the Raleigh road) was held in Il
III place on the 9th inst. Only 5000 doll
unconditional subscriptions had been ma,
and the Commissioners then pledged the
ei- selves that if an amount exceeding ITO
dollars was made absolute, they would ca
i. the books and continue them closed III
ms opened by a vote of the stockholders. ]
i've Williams, ESQ, then subscribed absolut
va 1900 dollars, and the books were acc
as dinghy closed, and a general meeting of
stockholders called, on the oath inst, to el
W officers, DC. The road will 90 to Raleigh
uS' the east side Of the Cape Fear.
es- The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of No
Ter, Carolina Masons closed les deliberations
re- Wilmington, on Thursday last, after a sess
OF ofseveral days. Seven new Chaptersrecei
charters at this Convocation. The foil
ing officers we're elected and installed r
ert G. Rankin. Of Wilmington, G. H. Pri
William G.. Hill, of Raleigh, D. q
and Priest ; John W. Cosby, of Raleigh, CIR,
'ur- King 2. NJ. Paschall, of Oxford, Or,
Scribe ; ]. NJ. Moore, of Warrenton, CIR,
ieir Marshal ; T. W. Brown, of Wilmingt
Grand Treasurer Henry P. Russell,
Wilmington, Grand Secretary and r
~ William Burge, of Warrenton, Grand CT
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