Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-09

in Sampson county, during the week past, and that on
the day following the majority OF those present were
taken sick all alike and that several have since died
The conclusion which has since been arrived at is that
| these results produced by poison
The number of persons present the marriage, nciu-
ding the blacks of the household) is estimated atforty-
fortyhree of this number were!afected similarly
perpetrator of the design has not yet been dis
covered there certain proofs as to the admin
steng of the poison, but informant who was just
from the Of suffering writes that he is fully per-
suaded that poison infused into the cooking.
TAxes OF New HANOVER CouNrY-The first of July
Tax under Schedule B. Act of Convention rendered in
and paid to the Sheriff of said county,
State purposes S15.3OS "a
The same for County purposes. IL 400 S3
s26,718 II
The Taxes listed on Real Estate and Incomes,
for the year 1865, but payable in 1866, for State
For County purposes specified above. 1882 90
State and County 7a9 O8
July Tax. 26,718 II
Total July and yearly Iax.-.-.. s55:5l7 25
BISHOP ArKrNsos.A letter this distinguished di-
says i know you will be glad to learn that my health
has greatly improved Already The many friends OF the
RAJ Sentinel
The friends OF this eminent and jealous divine, and the
numerous clurrhnen OF the Diocese which he
ably presided will be highly sratfed with the announce
made above The failing health the venerated Bis
op caese much anxiety his numerous friends and
for the purpose Of restoring his shattered health he
prevaed upon to so abroad. We happy to see
ted that the object i'll part accomplished and hope that
he may be fully restored to that heathfu condition
which will enable him to prosecute vigorously the labor
Of love- of his high calling.
HOMICIDE NoroRIous MICRO NEAR NEwDEnN, N.
Cur Ecwbern exchanges of recent date, come to
hand containing intelligence of the homicide of Hardy
Nc Aser notorious negro from this county. The hon.
cie committed on Thursday the ID ns about three
miles from Ne"boin.
Our readers will recoect that tine since pub
lshed letter from correspondent residing Lii
ngton, New Hanover county, containing account Of
recent depreciation by this negro The letter stated that
he tNcAlncr) set fire to the house OF Mr. J. G. Walker
quiet peaceful and nOens:ve citizen, aud upon the APP
pearance Of Mr. Walker, in enevOrng to escape from
his burning building, shot him, wOunding him in both
arms. Stealing the horse Of Mr.. Hector McAlister,
gentleman living in the neghborlood he left the cou-
ty.
After this act several gentlemen started in pursuit of
him. Among tie party the young man. Mr.. J. J.
Woodcock, who directed the shot which caused McAis
es death The party in pursuit traced the thief to New
berD and learning Of his whereabouts, after arriving at
that place, they called Justice Ossood to procure
warrant for AcAltistes arrest. No officer being at
hand, NIr Woodcock constituted special constable,
and was authorized to npprehend the thief The party
upon seeing them, he and endeavore to escape He
was commanded to stop repeatedly but not heed4s the
ing to stop him. The shot failing to take effect, and
ing that he about to escape, Mr. Woodcock fired
wound of which he died . very few minutes.
day anal after examination Of many Witnesses the
jury rendered verdict to the effect that the deceased
came 70 LIS death by gun shot Wounds inflicted by sPe
0rG i on
FOR larceny, he refusing to submit to the law and in
opinion is case of excusable lomicide.'
before Justices Ee'y Flanner and Hurtt and WAS dis
charged.
The COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF WHNINGroN-The
business interests OF city almost wholly CONNER
ia and III proportion to population enables her to vie
With any city throughout the Southern country. Her
Merchants have displayed enterprise and energy
which, in businoss pont Of view, has been unsurpassed
by those OF any guar tcr. Recovering from the
shock experienced by recent sanguinary civil
strife by their ildonitable will AID industrious
perseverance, they have arisen, and gradua ",
surely. with the assistance OF their unconquerable
vGo Beginning to attain their former position by which
hey distinguished commercial people previous
. the They not content w:Ij the attainment of
h il old standing; but are actuated with firm determi
nation to surass their past efforts and build up repu-
alton for business, enterprise a; industry second to
zone other Trade is, by thcm invited to port
instances il guaranteed.
Possessed Of many natural advantages as seaport
III Astounding with of tie first business talents. she
VIII IL the II time, draw her busy vortex
much of the trade Witch has heretofore found its way
lto other ports.
The wealthy planters ct and our sister State
ouh Carolina beginning to lind it to their interest
forward their produce to port fer SHIPMENT feeling
that justice will he done by merchants who have
vinced such ability.
esse!s from numerous ports III the Old World have
rived from time 20 time and i'll instances after tpy
cd ttVed procure c,iy0 IN neiglbou'jng po,tS-
" they have never been sent away unlGten [
indications Of prosperous and unprecedented fall {
,ac With fair proportion Of the trade
STAT. and that OF tDe ma ory Of the neigh
orn2 districts Of South Carolina MAY then well boast
orr prosperity and industry. q
GUARANT1>H.--Wc find the following order, issued by
Medical iIector of this Military Department. in the
ha'lostor papers Of Tuesday last: ..
DEPARTMENT. OF THE CAROLINAS)
MEDICAL DJRECroRs OFFICE, J
Charleston, 5. c., Aug. f. 1866. e
ICIRCC LAR. b
All vessels arriving in this Department. having cleared
ON New York, must be Guaranteed till fifteen 15) days
la expire from date of clearance, when they will be al
wed to provided there has been no sickness
board, and the vessel is clean