Newbern weekly progress., 1859-07-26

/ u. w b. Watson, 3135 II. w. Montague, 2GS
! w A. Graham 6S4 William Boylan, lO7
| w. w Holden 459 Alfred Jones, lis
! G. II. Brogden $50 A. NJ. Lewis, .
/ Wesley Jones, 754
| Whole number of votes, --------.-----3 3,502
Necessary TO Il choice, Il 152
The first eight gentlemen whose names are
marked thus, having received the necessary
number Of votes, were declared duly elected Di-
rectors.
B. f. Moore, Esq, offered the following resolu-
tion which was unanimously adopted:
! ReSoiccd, Three-fourths concurring, that this
meeting assent to the election of Geo. w Morde-
cal Chas. Manly, B. f Moore and Jno II. Bryan,
Sr., and the appointment of William r Poole by
the authorities of the State, notwithstanding their
being Directors in the Bank of the State of North
/ Carolina
Gov. Ellis drew the attention of the meeting to
the expense incurred by the commissioners for
receiving stock, for printing, advertising, &c.
On motion of Hon. W. A. Graham, the Board
! of Directors were instructed to pay the same
! A certificate from the Governor, C.. H Brogden
Comptroller, and Rufus II. Page, Secretary of
State, was received formally announcing the ap-
Pontment of-W r. Poole Director behalf
of the State.
On motion of Ex-Gov. Manly, the thanks of the
meeting, were voted to the Chairman and Secre-
tarics, and the meeting then adjourned without
day.
\ RISING STAR.-Mss Martha Haines Butt, of
Norfolk Va, is of the rising stars OF the day.
Female College at Harrisburg, Pa, recently
conferred on her the honorary degree Of A. NJ.
Mistress of Arts. )-the title of mistress of hearts
the talented young author possessed before.
Brady of New York has just completed very
fine lfe-size Photograph of this fascinating young
lady, which a specimen of art we have heard
spoken of in the highest terms, and it is repre-
sented as one of the most lfe-ke resemblances
ever seen. 1t is now at the Gallery of Han&ins,
Norfolk, where it has been seen and admired by
a large number fpersons.
SALE OF STOCKS, NEGROES, &c.-Several negroes,
most of them inferior, sold at the Court House
in this place yesterday. We made effort to get
the prices.
At the same time there sold 81 shares of At
alstic & n C. Railroad stock, at credit of six
months, which averaged about $25 per share.
Also at the time and place sold at six
months credit 800 shares the Land Company stu
ated on Bogue Sound, part ofwhich has been called
by the Company, g Carolina City This stock was
bid off at 125 to 13 cents per share of So That of
the newspaper men and others up the country who
see such a brilliant future for the g City, may realize
more fully the market value of this stock, would
say that trty-taco Thousand ehundred dollars ar0b
sold, which realized the enormous amount of
about thousand da12arS. Any of our western
friends who want g building lots - at the City,"
should make note of this. We would advise them,
fore buying ~
WANTED TO FlGHT-During the sale at the Court
House yesterday from the country became
msulted because he failed to get negro for which
he had made several bids and determined to wreak
his vengeance upon of our very clever and civil
townsmen, and according seized him for fight, but
two three men caught him and held him off and
prevented any damage. He seemed exceedingly
infuriated and being informed that he was niur-
oao cd 10 for
he doing it.
WATCH HOUSE REPoRrs-Three cases were be-
fore the Mayor yesterday morning, Two women
one a negro the other white woman were charged
with disorderly conduct convicted and fined So each
and costs.
Hannah, slave of Mrs. E. Allen indicted for wash
ing at pump. Fined 81 90 and cost.
The Town John Cook and d. Vogell for riotous
and disorderly conduct. Postponed to clock this
morning.
LETTER FROM Mr.. SICKLEs.-We publish on
our first page letter from Hon Daniel Z Sic
kles justifying himself against the attacks made
on him for becoming reconciled to his wife.
BANK OF WADsBoRo'-We see it stated that
James A Leak, Esq, was elected. on the 18th in
slant, President of this institution.
fair friend, ID. N, that the lines to George were
published in the Daily Progress of the 4th June.
SPECIAL CoURT.-A special term of Craven Coun-
ty Court is now in session, F. P Latham, Esq, chair
man. presiding. This, we believe, is the first special
term of County Court ever held in the State. For
the benefit of all interests we hope the docket will