Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-10-26
Correspsndence of Petersbure Exnrega

tfu grounds, contiguous TO Raleigh, this day az
o'clock. A. NJ.
A large number of visitors from every portion of
the State have reached the city, many of whom were
conveyed here by the trains of the Raleigh and Gas
ton, and North Carolina Central Railroads. while
mulitudes avaied themselves of their own convey
ances, such carriages, carts, wagons, &c. on the
recurrence of the great Fair of their dear old State
Among the vast number who thronged the Fair
grounds, observed many of the most distinguished
and gifted sons of North Carolina, such as Ex-Gov
Graham, Ex-senator Badger, Hons Alfred Dockery,
Calvin Graves, Kenneth Rayner, Thomas Rufin, Col
tenance and support TO the praiseworthy objects con-
templated in the holding of these annual fairs
had only time to take cursory glance at the nu-
merous articles exhibition. Upon entering the
spacious grounds my attention was first directed to
the stock, and highly gratifed was to behold such
handsome specimens of horses and cattle.
| first noticed beautiful brood chestnut sorrel
mare, exhibited by Paul Cameron, of Orange; next
the fine gray stallion " John Randolph" owned by
Solomon Briant of - county; then came
hibted by F. M. Parker, of Halifax, N. c.; then
followed quite a large number of specimens of fine
cattle, sheep, hogs, calves, &C.. Sc, which 10 par
ticuarize might render my communication unne
cessarily long and tedious.
In the carriage department saw some Of the most
beautiful buggies and carriages that possibly be
| found in our Southern country must particularly
refer to a splendid top.buggy, constructed and ex-
hibited ny Nelson & Doughty, of Greenville, Pitt
CO.. N. c. 1t is finished and furnished in the richest
and most attractive manner and seems to be sub
santial as beautiful. The price of this buggy has
been fixed at $3.50.
There were also two elegantly constructed close
family carriages, the manufacturers of which are
Southern men, resident in this State. One Of these
carriages was manufactured by Messrs Dbble &
Bro, of Kinston, and the other by A McKethan of
Fayetteville. The Messrs. Dibble propose to sell
their magnificent vehicle for the round of $3.50
the seemingly high price of which will give your
readers faint idea, at least OF its gorgeousness
and elegance.
wish had time to refer to other interesting art
cles exhibition in the various departments of the
| Fair. There was much to interest and engage the
attention of the visitors The farmers especially,
were viewing with ordinary satisfaction the va
riety of agricultural implements that were scattered
profusely in the of the extensive Park while the
poultry, vegetables, fancy pigeons, English rabbits
&C., were by means sighted. The men, women
and children-aU-aH are intent on seeing the won
ders. and gaily and happy do they appear
/ 1t is expected that many more visitors Will reach
the beautiful City of Oaks tomorrow, and that nu
merous other articles will be conveyed to The grounds
for exhibition. The venerable Elk Chief Justice Ruff
fin is TO deliver the Annual Address on Thursday
morning. and no doubt rich treat is in store for his
numerous auditors.
There are quite number of amusemeuts annOunc
ed for the entertainment of those who attend such
exhibitions but, your correspondent takes but ht-
tie interest in such matters he will not be expected
to refer to their merits or dement's
| am snugY quartered at the City Hotel, anu lind
it to be indeed comfortable house of entertainment
1t is egbly located on Fayetteville street, and is one
of the best conducted houses in North Carolina
| 1t would give pleasure to write at greater
length, but am admonished TO see that my letter Is
placed in the post Office in time for the mail, as it
closes in short time You may expect TO hear
from again in time for your Fridays issue Till
them lieu. VISITOR.
MURDER AND SU1c1DE.-About three weeks since,
young man, a stranger, who stated that his name
vas Auburn, and that he was from Boston, Massa-
chusetts, came 10 this city and sought and obtained
work at the cabinet establishment of Messrs Bnford
& Porter, as designer and carver. After working
few days, and proving himself first rate carver,
and earning $38, which were paid him, he rented a
house on Main street near 22d street. and employed
carpenter to fit the same up for grocery, oyster
and drinking house. He also employed young
man to assist him in the grocery, which was to be
opened on Monday Uo-dayD On Friday night last.
Auburn was arrested on charge of enticing away
and harboring two negro men, belonging to Messrs.
Jesse Williams and James H. Grant, and who had
disappeared few days previous. The time of arrest
was about IL o'clock Friday night and was effected
by the police, who stationed themselves around Au-
burns house, and awaited his return, which was at
the late hour named. He resisted the officers with
pistol and bowie knife in hand, but overpower.
ed and taken to the cage. On his way to prison he
I
drank portion of it, and spit out mou,hful of the
poison in the face of the officers who had him in
charge. Two physicians were Immediately called to
his relief but he died from the effects OF the strych
nine about two hours after swallowing it, and the
Coroner held an inquest his body Saturday
morning.
The charge on which he was arrested was salts.
| factorily established follows: He had received
about $lO0 from the two negro men, under promise
to convey them to the North, and had concealed
~ Al kl. of o&np RI
sending them away. One of the negroes having
complained of being unwell, he gave him what he
: said was dose of medicine but which no doubt
strychnine, the negro died after taking the
dose. Auburn then dug grave in his cellar, and
with the assistance of the other negro, buried his
murdered subject, first cutting his throat, ripping
open his abdomen, and horribly mutiating the boiy
, in other places This DONE it is supposed, tc
prevent the negro from recovering from the effects
: of the strychnne. These bloody scenes occurring
before the eyes of the other negro, naturally pro
duced much alarm and uneaslness in his mlnd con
-, sequently, he embraced the first opportunity to es
y cape from confinement, which he did by leapine
Il from window in the third story of the house HI
then returned to his master, and revealed all hi
y knew about this most singular and horrible transac
ton. 1t is believed Auburn in league will
others engaged in the business of running off slaves
% but no accompices have yet been detected
Auburn was young man of genteel appearance
y and manners, and had capacities, a ant
designer, to earn from SIS TO So day. He gave as
> reason for renting a house and opening grocery
the expected visit of his mother and some of he
family from the North to reside with him in thi
city.-Rachmond Dispatch.
= Douglas and Trumbull, the two Senators of Iii
e nos, recently met at Salem, in that State The fol
u requested the latter to state the issue betwee
Il them, and discuss il before the people. Trumbul
: made a rambling speech, stunning the issue alto
Is gether. He got merciless skinning, of course
The crowd testified their qualification by the loudes