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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
Col. Ferebee's Protest.

We give to our readers to-day, the manly and
forcible protest of Col d. D. Ferebee, to the Sc
cond clause of the amendment to the constitution
of the United States, in relation to slavery. Like
everything which emanates from this gentleman,
it is strong, eloquent and characterized by devo
ton to North Carolina and her people.
Although the document is not yet three months
old its predictions being fulfilled, and we ven
t11re the assertion, that the day is not distant,
when this paper will seem almost prophetic. AL
ready the Jacobins in Congress are laying siege to
almost every conservative element in the constltu,
ton, and we fear with all the Presidents devotion
to that sacred chart, and his interest In the com
mon veal of the entire country, he will be unable
to oppose successfully the threatened attack
Our own people should be careful how they sur
render into the hands of body controlled by such
radicals as Sumner and Stevens-vital subjects
Their legislation will not be friendly or beneficial
to us or to the negroes among us. We should,
while discharging all obligations to the feder-
al government Loyalty and in good faith, do what
''honest action Justly to intelligent reason,
to honor and to humanity"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
From New York to Wilmington.

We learn from the Richmond Examiner, that a
bill is before the Legislature of Virginia, asking
for incorporation of the Richmond and Peters
burg Railroad Connections Company" which, if
it becomes law will enable passengers to RIM
through from NeC York to Wilmington echtom the
necessity Of changing cars, contamination most
devoutJy to be wished. The advantages would be
important, and the objections are not worthy OF
consideration.
Petty corporate and local interest might be
iniuriously affected to extent, but what are
these to compare with the great public conven-
fence? The Examiner intimates that some OBJ
stacles may be thrown in the way by the Council
Of Petersburg. We hope in this, that paper may
be misinformed Surely such conduct on the part
of that city would not be in keeping with its wei
earned reputation for enlarged iberality and ar
enlightened CONT To subject a very large
portion of the country to the discomforts ano
Inconvenience arising from the maintenance o.
the present system from mere local considerations
would be unwise and selfish in the extreme. We
are happy to say we have always regarded Peters
burg as keenly alive to the necessities of others
while she has ever manifested an enlighted sense
to her own requirements.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
THE President Sets His Foot Down.

We give much of the space of our crowded col
umns this morning to two speeches made by Presi-
dent johnson on Wednesday-one to delegation
from Montana Territory, and the other to the
party of colored persons headed by Fred. Doug
lass These addresses are quite plain enough to
avoid mistakes. The President, in some parts,
speaks so pat to the factious demonstration in
Congress that it might be pronounced the Epistle
of Andrew to Thaddeus. Thaddeus would have
had Andrews head in charger; but this epistle
banshes the 'vain thought"
We recommend the speeches to readers.
The President rises in dignity he displays the
attributes which beft him for the storm that
bowls around him. In all history it is shown that
miserable political tricksters engaged in Matching
troubles and strife for their country always cover
and fail before the force of manly courage and
determination. The moment plotters of mischief
are bravely and firmly met where they had hoped
to inspire apprehension and dismay, they are
more than half conquered. The President has
but to maintain his position, and the conspirators
who are as weak as they are malignant, will soon
be incapable of doing him or the country HARM
Richmond Dispatch.
We have read the speeches above referred to
with much interest, and shall, the con
dition of our columns will allow it, lay them be-
fore our readers.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
Labor.

The labor question is that likely to give the
future management of the railways in the South the most
trouble and anxiety. am unable to satisfactory
luton of the difficulty. How many negroes in hun
dred will prove reliable and steady labOrers it is hardly
possible determine but could believe there would
be would be hopeful condition of things compared
to the present uncertainty. confident cannot reach
two in the hundred that nhabt this section of
try.
The remedy is white labor, if it be had
quence have authorized the employment of all the in
dusOus and sober white laborers the track and while
do not get than the amount of work
for each hand we formerly obtained we pay about the
price for it. In constant trials with patience and
time, We may find solution of this difficulty
The above is an exstract from the annual report,
now in press of the chief engineer and superin-
tendent of the W. & W. r. r. Company, Colonel
S. L, Fremont, in whose ripe thoughts and mature
judgment every one hereabouts have the most un-
varying confidence.
We copy it from the manuscripts of the report,
and respectfully, but earnestly ask general atten-
ton to the imposing facts which it contains.
For the present, we place it, without further
comment in our columns.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
DOOlittle--JOhn Pool.

Mr.. Doolittle, of Wisconsin, in presenting the
credentials of John Pool to the United States Sen
ate, thus delivered himself, reported in the
Netr York Herald: That he owed it to the Senate,
we'll to himself to state that Mr.. Pool and
always had been, devoted friend to the Union.
That he the Union candidate for Governor OF
the State in 1860, before there any immediate
danger of secession. He canvassed the State and
opposed secession by every means in his power, to
the last. After the ordinance of secession had
passed. he retired to private life, and refused tc
take any part in political affairs until the peace
movement commenced in North Carolina in which
he took active part and did all in his power tc
embarrasS the rebel authorities"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
Put out the Latch String.

In the course of debate in the House of Repre-
sentatives few days since, Mr.. Delano, of Ohio,
said he ready to admit the members from
Arkansas and Tennessee to this floor, and it was
due to the country that this be done speedily. In
referring to these remarks the Ne,c York Times
says: Her representatives are true and loyal
men, and yet they keep knocking in vain at the
doors of congress Why not at once, in a spirit
worthy of enlightened and patriotic people,
put out the latch string"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

government which protects them, and let those
new state governments be founded OH princi-
Piles in harmony with the great machinery devised
by our own fathers. SO far as regards any aid or
assistance that can be given here in the progress
and In the contamination of this great work of
building up new states, well as in the restora-
ton of all former states you will find me a will
ling and cordial helper.
Gentlemen, did not expect this demonstration.
but you will please accept my thanks for the com
pliment you have paid me on this occasion, and
the encouragement you have given me in the dis
charge of my duty.
All can say in conclusion is to assure you that
any assistance you may need from this quarter
VIII be most cheerfully given, to advance the in
terests OF the community you represent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
The Farmer.

The second number of this monthly is before
US. We have glanced over its table of contents,
and they so commend themselves to our judgment
that we will seize early opportunity to submit
extracts to the consideration of our readers.
This magazine is devoted to agriculture, horti,
culture, the mechanic arts and household econo-
N.Y. It is published in Richmond, by Elliott &
Shields, at three dollars year-postage two cents
upon each number
We find also upon our table The Advocate OF
Peace" for January and February. We have not
had an opportunity to examine its contents. 1t is
distributed gratuitously postage six cents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON, N. c., FEBRUARY Is, 1856.


Gov. Graham and Committee ON Restoratioh'
We learn from the Raleigh Sentinel OF the loth
inst. that as soon as Governor Graham was ap-
prised that the United States Senate had adopteo
the resolution, authorizing the committee on res
toration. to take evidence by sending for per
sons and papers, he made application IN behan OF
himself and colleagues for leave to be present al
the reception of any evidence affecting the State
of North Carolina, with the privilege OF Ecross-
examining Witnesses and if admissible to intro
duce rebrtting testimony.
The Sentinel adds eve not aware that
there is any thing to the prejudice OF the state
before the committee, the report of Gen. Carl
Schurz relating wholly to the States farther South
as he did not visit North Carolina, and the report
of Gen. Grant, transmitted by the President to
Congress-. being in the highest degree favorable.
We rejoice however, in the hope that If any dis
paraging testimony shall be adduced it Will be
subjected to those tests of truth so wisely estab
Eshed by our laws, on oath, and cross-examlna
ton with the liberty of contradiction and expos
Trn -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

A COLD IN THE HEAD-A DR.. Palion, of St Foy
France, has discovered new method of curIa
the special malady of New England-cold in tn,
head Herewith is the description:
cit consists in inhaling through the nose tn,
emanations of ammonia contained in a smcna
bottle. If the sense of smell is completely obltcr
ated, the bottle should be kept under the nose I'M
til the pungency of the volatile alkai is felt The
bottle is then removed, but only to be re-applied
should not be long, that the patient may bear it.
This easy operation being repeated seven or eight
times in the of five minutes, but always very
rapidly, except the first time the nostrils become
free, the sense of smell is restored and the secre-
ton of the irritating mucous is stopped This
remedy is said to be peculiarly advantageous to
singers"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
LabOr-FOOd.

We cut out and designed publishing for the
benefit of the planting interest, an arrangement
effected, about being effected, with the military
authorities of South Carolina, which enabled the
agiculturaists to draw rations for their laborers
from the United States authorities planter Sc
curing the government for the advance thus made
out Of the growing crop Unfortunately this Or
der has been mislaid and we are obliged to make
the above statement from memory, after very cur
sorry perusal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

ENDORSEMENTS presidents reconstruction
policy has been endorsed in the last few days by
the states of Maryland, New Hampshire Connec-
ticut and Virginia.
AS was announced under our Geographic head
yesterday, the joint committee appointed by the
general assembly of Virginia to wait upon the
president for the purpose of making formal pre-
sentation of the resolutions passed by the legisa
ture, endorsing his policy of reconstruction, were
received by him on Saturday.
His speech in reply to the chairman, Mr.. Bald.
win, is worthy of the man and the occasion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
Georgia Senator.

ALEXANDER H STEPHENS has recently beer
elected to the United States Senate, for the State
of Georgia 'tHe said a short time since, can
not imagine any probable case in which would
refuse to serve to the best of my ability, the
people of Georgia in any position which might be
assigned to me by them their representatives
whether assigned with or without my consent
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

The GEORGIA misunderstanding to the re
cent election by the Legislature of Georgia, of the
Hon. A. H. Stephens and the Hon. H. V. John
United States senators, the Washington
City National hateXigencer says: " 1t were better for
the republic if men of their stamp of politics in
other days, and of their great and experienced
ability, were on the floor of congress- in the place
of SO many who hold their positions by the CON
cert of small politicians, and by caucus intrigue
bargaining and corruption"
The hateHigencer expresses in the foregoing what
is the common sentiment of the conservative papers
and men at the north, while the raiicM press and
men, denounce the election of the distinguished
Georgians only another evidence of persistent
disloyalty in state. For own part, do
not hesitate to affirm that there no two men in
the whole United States that more loyal to the
government than our two recently elected senator
and no two men better qualified to promote it,
prosperity and restore a harmonious WtiOn of th,
states north and south, if permitted to take their
seats in the senate of the United States than the,
are let radical aboitionists say what they may
Atlanta L1teuigenceT.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

WElearn from Washington correspondent of the
Wilmington Herald, that Major Wickersham of the
freedmen's bureau for the Wilmington On. c. dis
trict, has arrived there, and gives very favorable
condition of affairs in his baliwick So far North
Carolina appears in a more favorable light before
the reconstruction committee than any other state
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

The UNIVERSITY. appears that the trustees
of this time honored institution have asked the
State for seven thousand dollars year, for four
years. and resolution passed the House on the 7th
inst, to grant the prayer of the petitioners.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

1t is not generally known that the late conven-
ton repealed the act in force atthe close
of the war, and reinstated the act of SO, as
amended in 1S60-'61. This is especially interest
ing to sheris, peddlers exhibitors of natural and
artificial curiosities, ct id on,ae genus.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

STATE AGENT.-Why members of the legisla-
ture should desire to create such an Office at Wash
ington, we are at loss to determine. Surely rea-
son has fed to british beasts, )" when such silly
farces are enacted in the General Assembly,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

J. G. Sinclair. has been nominated by demo
cratic convention for Governor of New Hampshire,
and J. E. English has been nominated by accla-
nation, by like convention, for Governor OF
Connecticut. Mr. English has accepted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

completely with his uncle, G. B. Lamar, in steal
ing government cotton, was commenced before a
military commission on Thursday last, in Savan-
nah.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

WHEAT CRoP.-We are pleased to hear that the
wheat crop is looking well in the Western coun.
ties.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

The negroes the Sea Islands, near Charles
ton, refuse to permit the whites to land.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

A BILL passed the senate of Virginia fixing
the salary of the Governor at five thousand dol
lars that of the Secretary of State at twenty-five
hundred Auditors at three thousand five hun
dred Treasurer's at two thousand five hundred.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

In crowd of pickpockets be on your watch, or
your watch won't be long on you.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15
Sunday RniIrOndinG.


Forty years ago, in the simple, old-fashioned
days of slow coaches and mail stages it would have
dumbfounded the whole christian community to
have seen steam engine with heavy train Of
ears snorting, putting and ratling coun-
try on the Sabbath day but in these days of fast
people and fast things, christians clamor for
Sunday trains. They cannot wait for Monday to
get the mall and though they will not work on
Sunday, yet they will take the Sunday train and
go town in order to transact their secular bust
ness early Monday morning. The sin of violating
the sanctty of the Sabbath day by this species of
labor has become a national sin in this country.
1t no doubt lnaugurated by the avarlce of rail-
road managers in the outset and Is the result
ginay of individual transgression, but now it is
demanded by public sentiment and becomes pub
lie national sin. It the public pressure that
forced the managers of this road to put on Sun
day train. All other roads connecting with it had
done So and public sentiment demanded this ad-
ditional service upon the Atlantic North Carroll
ma Railroad.
We do not oppose this principle with any hope
of correcting it, but merely to call attention to it
as one of the great national sins of the day, for
which our country has been and is now being SO
sorely scourged. We are also aware that Young
America " will denounce "old fogyish - for
expressing these views. But that does not alter
the fact that it is great sin. Just think of it
Thousands of railroads, with hundreds of thous-
ands of operatives, running all over the United
States on the Sabbath day, in utter disregard of
the divine command, Remember the Sabbath
day to keep it holy"
But the edict has gone forth. The public de-
mand the running of train on the A. & N. G.
roilroad, and the Directory have ordered it to be
done, and tomorrow this service will commence.
NelcberTs Times.
Rather squeamish, yet the action of the roads
is possibly right-at least decided by public
sentiment, far, believe, as the preference of
ninetyrnipe out of one hundred of our population
is concerned. Shall an OK be removed from ditch
of Aaire on Sunday? Why, then, shall not thous-
ands of anxious and almost pennyless travellers be
passed along their course? Would you let them lin
ger and suffer twenty-four hours about depots,
station houses, and liquor shops along the roads,
subjected to all manner of unchristian temptation
and disappointment? Rather let them fly upon
their way, to the home of their friends and dear
Ones thanking Christ for his Sundays, and that
he has given power to the railroad companies to
teach them the lesson of true gratitude
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-15

ton in military affairs, then vice president and
now in the position occupy before you; and now
In this position, If can be instrumental in restor-
ing the government of the United States in re-
storing to their true position in the union those
states whose relation to the national government
have been for time interrupted by one of the
most gigantic rebeliOns that ever occurred in the
world, so that we proclaim once more that we
are united people, Shall feel that the meaure of
my ambition has been filed and filled to overflow
ing; and at that point, if there be any who are en-
vlOus and jealous of honor and position [ shall be
prepared to make them as polite bow as I know
how, and thank them to take the place have oc-
cupled, for my mission will have been fulfilled
In saying this In the performance of my duty,
and In response to the encouragement you have Civ
en- me- feel that am in condition not to be
CANT, not to feel lmperious supercious. [ feel
that L can afford to do right, and SO feel
ing, God being willing, intend to do right, and
SO far as in me lies I intend to administer this
government upon the principles that lie at the
foundation of it.
can inform all aspirants, who are trying to
form their combinations for the future, who want
to make organization for one purpose, and
another for another, that they are not in my way
am not candidate for any position and hence
I repeat afford to do right, and, being in
that condition, will do right. make this an
nouncement for the purpose of letting all know
that my work is to restore the government-not to
make combinations with any reference to any fu-
ture candidacy for the Presidency of the United
States. L have reached the utmost round 4; my
race is run, SO far that is concerned my object
Is to perform my duty, and that will endeavor to
do.
Let us ALL then, join in this great work of re-
storatlon and while restoring and repair
ing the breaches that have been made, let us also
unite in the work of making new states and pop
ulatlng them with people who are worthy of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-27
TIE AIR LINE RAHRaAR-

IL the Chronicle will don its specs it will see
that il has put itself In passion quite need.
iessly over our news paragraph Of yesterday
concerning the action Of the House on the Air
Line Railroad.
So far from rejoicing over the sprobabie de.
feat" OF that measure we stated distinctly that
the action Of the House was 30 favorable to its
passage as to put its friends in high spirits;
that the House voted to enlarge the Committee
vain the distinct understanding that, by so
doing. the Committee was to be constituted
with majority in favor Of an air line road:
and further, that the House refused to enter.
tain motion to reconsider its action. To be
sure we did not announce the fact with any
blast OF rumpets, simply because, while
heartily favoring any roads and all roads tha,
will furnish additional railroad facilities to the
District we fail to see in the partic ular .air
line" 80 called, but misnomer) scheme before
Congress anything more than big s.iobr for
the benefit OF a set OF smart spectators. We
think Congress should legislate in this matter
-quite'apart from any particular company OF
scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-27
xxxIxTH CONGREss-FTRsT SESSION
TUESDAY, March -


SKyATR.-Mr. Howe called up thu bill -
provide for the transfe of the Library 0f the
Smithsonian Institute 10 the Library OF Con
gress, which was passed.
The case Of MIR. Stockton was then taken up,
the question being on Mr. Jonnsou's motion 10
postpone until Thursday.
Mr.. stockton desired 10 make an explains
ilOn. He stated yesterday that the present
President Of the New Jersey Senate WIS
elected by his own vote. THIS was a mistake
He was elected by exchanging has yote-get-
ting Democrat TO vote for him hile he voted
for the Democrat. He would also state that
b. had received a despatch from his colleague
stating that he hoped the case wouid be post
Poned until Thursday, as he (WrIght) would
be here then, or ask no further delay
Mr.. Hendricks appealed 10 the Senate to
postpone the subject until THURSDAY, TO enable
full vote 10 be taken. This was the first
postpenement asked by MT Stockton's friends
Mr.. Clark was opposed 10 the postponement.
There was no reason why Mr.. Wright could
not have been here 10 day as we'll a. on Thurs
day.
Mr.. Johnson said Mr.. wnght's physician
had Informed him that he W right would sac
rlfce his life II he attempted 10 come last light
but that he could COME ON "Wednesday night
Mr.: Poneroy had learned from a neIghbsr OF
Mr.. virgins, that he (WrighD not only did
not expect TO be here on Thursday, but never
expected 10 bs here.
Mr.. Hendricks again appealed for a post
fonement.
HoUsY-Mr. Grinnen, Of Iowa, asked to be
and was excused from further service ~ =
member Of the Committee on the Air Line Kali
road between W ashington and New York Mr.
Sloan, OF Wis was appointed upon the COM
mil'ee in his stead.
Mr.. lngersoll, OF H., introd need bill 20 pro-
vide for the punishment OF grand and p-tty
ferred to the Committee on the District OF o.
lumbIa