Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-07-10

leaves family. He had been sometime since en-
ployed as a Waterman at Messrs Kidder & Martins
Steam Mill, whether he still so employed we do
not know, but rather think he was.
The procession and ceremonies at the Court House
came off at comparatively early hour, earlier than
we had anticipated, though in strict conformity with
the programme. The court room was crowded by
very brilliant audence-so much crowded indeed
that we found it impossible to obtain admttance,
and were forced to catch the remarks of the orator
as best we could on the outside, where, spite OF
the inconvenience maintained our stand, an eager
and gratifed listener throughout. The National and
Mecklenburg declarations were read we'll and i'm
pressivey by Julius Wright and DeBruiz Guitar,
Esqrs., and the Grafton delivered by A. M. Waddel
Esq. Mr.. Waddells effort was really and truly
good one, we'll conceived, appropriate and IN hne
taste. The theme was the Union-a theme suitable
TO the day. Its blessings were dwelt upon the
dangers that threatened it pointed out to be guarded
agains-the exhibitions OF patriotism that gave hope
cited as grounds and examples Ior emulation. And
while the patriotism that had redeemed much of evil
in be Legislative halls and public movements was
pointed OUT another kind OF patriotism was not for
gotten-the patriotism of those whose gentle intu-
ence was exercised through other channels and ia
other modes. The daughter of America bad taken
in hand the performance of duty too long neglect.
ed by her sons, and the Mount Vernon Association
marked woman's reverence for the first Of Americans
and Of men.
We would take pleasure in giving a more detailed
report of Mr. WaddelPs address, but situated as we
were, we could only catch the drift without being
able to follow the details, any attempt to report which,
could only result in doing iDj ustce TO composition
worthy Of better and more permanent record.
During the delivery of the Grafton, some four to six
repr esenatves of juvenile columbia, vulgary known
as " Young America" kept tumbling up and down
the stairs with vast energy and noise, to the great
irritation of all who tried to listen.
We learn that the boat-race at the Sound was quite
pleasant affair. Some eight boats started. The
flag was adjudged TO that belonging to Paxton Wat
tiers, Esq, although We have heard that that belong
ing to Z. D. Hall, Esq, would most probably Lave
been the victor, but for some misunderstanding about
the ground to be sailed over. Such is the talk.
The German Volunteers turned out at an early
hour, aid paraded in honor Of the day. Owing to a
disputed claim for precedence, they did not join with
the other Companies at the regular time. We trust
that this matter may be satisfactorily arranged. 1t
is doing harm to our whole Military organization
here
The Fourth Of July is day by itself, and it would
hardly be expected that it should 60 OFT without some
little drinking. but upon the whole, there was less
than usual and no noise nor i'll nature. The ap-
proach of Sunday may have had its Influence AT
any rate the town was quiet rather earlier than on
the average of nights.
The czcursioniss 70 Smthyille and elsewhere cI
joyed themselves, we believe, and met with no ace
dent. So passed the 4th, and SO it will stay past un
til another year shall have rolled around
DECIDED THE QUEsT1oN.-On the End inst, the
Court of Appeals, the Court of last resort in the
State of New York, delivered its decision, affirming
the constilutionaity OF the Metropolitan Police Bill
The Judges stood four Tor to two against Mayor
Wood has discharged his Police.
There is still this difficulty remaining Who Is
to pay this State Police. According to law the
Board of Supervisors are 10 indicate the number OF
the police to be employed and paid. That board has
fixed the number at; five, being one for each COM
missioner appointed by the Governor. The Commits
sioners have appointed FIVE hundred and are appoint
ing more, though, in effect New York is without
police, and every man must practically be law unto
himself-his own protector and the avenger of his
own wrongs The growth of crime and violence in N.
Y is without precedent or parallel in civilized and
christian community at period of profound peace
What all this is to result in it is impossible 10 say.
Mayor Wood might as we'll resign and the city au-
thorities dsband, since the Black Republican Legis-
lature has in effect abrogated the city charter and
absorbed the city government Verify, these parties
| OF day, dangerous affairs.
6 During the month of June, there were murders
perpetrated in New York City, cases of garrote, 6
burgaries Is violent assaults, 10 larcenies, suic
DIES. Quite an array.
The merchants of New Yolk have come forward to
pay all the expenses incurred by Mayor Wood in
prosecuting his appeal from the Supreme Court The
amount will exceed twenty thousand dollars.
THE CRops-The Tarboro' >outherner of the
Fourth, states that the farmers in that vicinity, are
harvesting their wheat, which promises to yield
abundantly.
The Halifax Republican was shown on Monday.
June Goth, cotton bloom grown in that county, and
the Souherner reports seeing one on Tuesday the I'd
ult. The cotton fields generally in Edgecombe, be-
gin to wear a very promising aspect.
The Greensboro Patriot and Flag, represents the
wheat harvest in the middle and western counties
-, ho;.r IN fill from omar.