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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25
Horrible Murder ia New Hanover

We learn that one Of the most outrageous
and cold-hlooded murders ever perpetrated
in this county, has just come to light. Mr.
Alexander McAllister living in the neigh
borhood of Ellington, who disappeared
last Monday week, is now known to have
been murdered. His body has recently
been discovered with marks of violence
and with the throat cut from ear to ear
It appears that Mr. McAllister was in
search for his fathers sheep, and while at
neighbours he heard the report Of a gun
and Immediately few OF the sheep came
running towards the house in great fear.--
He at once started in the direction of
the point at which he heard the report Of
the gun, and was not seen afterwards. At
first, his absence did not excite any alarm,
and it was not until Friday last that any
trace was found of his fate. A negro was
attracted by a collection of buzzards, and
with few white meD, sought the spot,
where they discovered the body of Mr..
McAllister, buried under few logs and a
slight layer of earth. His body showed
the marks of deadly assault with axe and
hoe, and his throat was cut. The fingers
of both hands were very much injured,
doubtless in attempting to protect himself
from the assassias.
The marks OH the ground made by the
hoe, which was known to be in the posses
sion of a certain negro, and the subsequent
conduct of this negro, with the fact of his
coming home on that day with bloody
clothes, seem to point at least to one of
the murderers, to whose early arrest we
trust our people will turn their attention.
1t is supposed that Mr. McAllister came
upon the party killing sheep, and was imme-
diately murdered, possibly to prevent their
own punishment We also learn that Mr..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25
Political Troubles.

The illegal and outrageous means used
by the Radicals to preserve their political
supremacy has frequently caused conflicts
which have threatened the peace of COM
munities and States. Within the Northern
States their power is SO great and they have
such entire control of all Offices, from the
highest to the lowest, that it is an easy mat
ter to take charge of the ballot-box, and
obtain just such malorities as are necessary
to give them victory. Within the border
States, however, things are different. A
very large majority of the people are op-
posed to them and heartily endorse the
Administration, and if they were allowed
even the forms of free ballot, would elect
Conservatives to Congress. In order to
preserve the necessary majority to render
powerless the veto of the President, large
proportion of the members of Congress from
these States must be Radicals, and to in
sure this result seems now to be the aim OF
these mad-cap politicians, who are deter
mined to control the Government or de-
stroy it in the attempt
The result of the recent elections in Ken.
lucky and Tennessee have warned them
that they cannot rely entirely on the ordi
nary ways of stuffing the ballot-box, but
must resort to means heretofore unheard OF
in order to effect the result. Maryland and
Missouri must be preserved intact to the
"Torch and Turpentine party, if but one
81 no "a %
States are permitted to vote, and,
should it be necessary, even If the
streets of Baltimore and st. Louis
"are drenched in blood" Be the cos.
what it may, the present working major.
ity in both branches of the National Leg
islature must be preserved. -.
We have for several days past been pub
fishing an account of the controversy be-
tween Governor Swami, of Maryland, and
the Police Commissioners of the City o.
+, Baltimore, relative to the frauds perpetra
ted by the Commissioners to carry for the
Radicals the recent municipal elections ii
that city. A few days since a committee Of
the Conservative citizens of Baltimore, a,
we learn from our exchanges, called or
Governor Swami, presenting memorial
from the citizens giving the facts in refer
ence to the outrages perpetrated by The
Commissioners. 1t appears that all the
judges of the recent election were mere
partizan tools of the Radicals, who refused
either to receive the votes of Conservativ,
citizens. properly qualified, or to plae
their ballots in different box az the To-,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25

Austria has now gun which will put
forty balls through an inch and half plank
at 200 PAGES in five minutes.
1t was solemn hour and q lonely walk
for the old bachelor on his way home of q
dark night, after Jerusha told him he
needn't come again.
Mr.. Parton holds that the whols human
race viii steal He does not know of q
single exception, we infer from his tasti.
mony.
Six out OF a family of ten persons in
BrookVille, Ind, have died of cholera.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25

DIRECT TRADE.-We have hitherto omitted to
notice that Messrs. Wick, Mebane & Co., have been
appointed agents in this city for the steamship
Meita which viii sail from Norfolk, during the com.
ing month, for Liverpool direct. Freight can be
engaged on application to the agents, and no
doubt can be contracted for at reasonable rates.
Persons DESTROYS Of making direct shipments, can
avail i. themselves Of no more fitting opportunity
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25

McAilister was one of the party who killed
the notorious negro, Hardy McAllister, in
Newbern, while attempting to escape, an
account of whose horrible actions in the
same neighborhood we gave recently. It
is understood that this man Hardy, had
some friends among the negroes of that
district, and revenge may have prompted
the murder. Mr. McAllister is represented
as very good and peaceful citizen, and as
IL soldier bore an enviable reputation. We
shall refer to this matter again.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25
Vote for Governor.

Fiison-The North Cdrolinian of the Goth
printed at Wilson, in Wilson county, says Owing
TO the failure OF the Sheriff Of Edgecombe to de.
signate the inspectors for opening the polls for
the Legislature, no election was held for members
of the Legislature whatever
DockerY l. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25
A Southern Book.

Messrs. Richardson d Co, of New York,
will publish on the first of November, Mr..
". Gilmore Simms' collection of WAR
Poetry of the South It is a source of
sincere congratulation that Southern au-
thor of Mr. Simms' pre-eminent and ac-
knowledged ability has prepared such a
volume, for by it the literary tastes and tai
ents of the Southern people will largely be
measured. AS soon as Mr.. Simms' purpose
to prepare this volume was announced, con-
tributions poured in upon him from every
Southern Standardization, many of
them, which would not have been called
forth by any otherauthor-aud ir the album
dance of material, he has been enabled to
select the best in every case. We feel that
this is no ordin Try literary work 1T is a
book for every Southern home-a book in
which we cannot fail to take personal and
patriotic pride. Here will be found the ly-
ric which times the march to battle the
slogan which inspires the charge the rally
which re-inspires after reverse and the
elegy which recites the virtues of the be-
loved one. It is grateful though melan-
choly record, and although it tells of defeat
and overthrow. and the forfeiture of conf
dent hopes and OF proud anticipations, it is
still a monument of pride, as it tells of he
roic struggle to the last and of sublime
resignation even after the defeat of every
hope. We are told that the book will not
be for sale in the bookstores, but will be
sold only by canvassing agents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25
National Politics.

We have vainly endeavored to do justice
to the subject of National politics for some
time in prose, and to-day friend has come
to our aid in verse. His effort is devoted
to two illustrious personages at present can
didates for Congress in Massachusetts and
New York. Our readers generally appre-
ciate the debt of gratitude the people of
the United States are under to one of them,
not only for the splendid victories with
which he has adorned American history,
but the heightened character which he has
given to American soldiers, all of which the
eminent Lieutenant General, commanding
the Federal armies, has " bottled up" for
safe preservation. Tie other will receive
the thanks Of all advocates of practical
Woman's Rights for this first, naony effort,
even If unsuccessful to represent the inter
ests and claims of the sex, in the halls of
Congress- We desire, however. to refer to
the "Apostrophe " for the claims of these
candidates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-25
GOV. SwANN's REPLY.
Governor Swami replied as follows:

NONO4AOI OHduu 1Cp4ACu do AOAAoTo'
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Commit
tee: regret most exceedingly the cause which
brings you here to-day. You must recollect that
am governor of the whole State Of Maryland
and not Of party. In the discharge of my Off
cial duties here can know no party and no in
terest in tho State If Maryland but the interest Of
the whole State. Coming, as you do, gentlemen
representing this large element Of our population
with afidsvits and testimony which you ask me to
examine into. am bound to receive you with re-
spect l am bound to entertain you with that re-
spect and that consideration due to so large an
element Of our population. It would be unbecom-
ing in to refer either to the past the present
am here to examine the testimony which you
have laid before ME, and am bound to dispose
OF that testimony as becomes an impartial judge
The Constitution of this State must be respected
the laws of this State must be executed without
fear, affection or favor And I can only say to
you, gentlemen, that will give a prompt hearing
to the application which you make to me here to-
day, and in the position occupy I shall endeayor
to see that, under the Constitution and laws of
your State, the right of every citizen, from the
highest to the humblest, shall be respected
+ A few citizens of Baltimore having adj
dressed letter to the Hon. Reverdy John
son, in reference to the right of the Gov
ernor to investigate the charges against the
Police commissioners and power to act in
the premises, he replied as follows
BALTIMORE, Oct. 90, 1866
To Aessrs. Alfred D. Exams, J. s. Shipley and II.
r. Dulang
Gentlemen Your note of yesterday is received.
regret that professional engagements which am
now discharging, and which promise to occupy all
OF the coming week, put it out Of my powe, to act
as counsel in the matter you refer to.
In compliance with verbal request of one of
your members, I proceed briefly to state my
opinion on the legal question which the matter
presents.
Has the Governor, in the recess Of the General
Assembly, the power to remove the police commits
sioners OF the city for !" official misconduct?" /
have no doubt that he has.
Tie words OF the law are so plain as to admit of
but one construction. The duties of the Board
are prescribed and to guard against failure to per-
form them, Ca contingency that might happen, J
the law says, for official misconduct, any of the
said commissioners may be removed by a concur
rent vote of the two Houses of the General As
semblv, or by the Governor during the recess
thereof"
This is the only provision on the subject. The
offence guarded against ia ts official Misconduct
The penalty for ID is not ne or Imprisonment, but
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
General Grant-.A Rebuke.

CINCINNATI, Sept. 12-General Grant
visited Woods Theatre last night, where he
was enthusiastically received.
The Enquirer of to-day says Of the pro-
ceedings.x
The ''boys in blue'' paraded to the thea
ire, and Mr. Eggleston was requested to go
and inform General Grant that there was a
crowd Of citizens on the outside who desired
to see him. Mr.. Eggleston and others as
cended the stairs, and Mr.. Allen, the mana
ger, was requested to wait upon the General
and acquaint him with the wishes Of the
crowd. Mr. Allen went into the private box
and conveyed the intelligence to General
Grant, who replied, Il cannot and will not
see them Please tell their commander to
come to me- Mr.. Allen communicated with
the commander, I. f. Baker, who marched
into the theatre, and, with others, entered
General Grants private box
Without giving Baker moment to say a
single word General Grant approached him
and said, in firm tone Sir, am no pol
itician. The President of the United States
is my Commander-in- Chief | consider this
demonstration in opposition to the President
Of the United states, Andrew johnson II
you have any regard for me you will take
your men away. [ am greatly annoyed at
this demonstration. | came here to enjoy
this theatrical performance. [ will be glad
to see you all tomorrow, when the President
arrives"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

The New York Herald has made another
To"efsaalt. From being a supporter Of
PRESIDENT johnson it has turned against him
ana declares his policy failure. The o..
'enslole occasion of this is the result of the
ATE. elections in Maine and Vermopt. the
fsal reason is likely bonus received Wa
would not therefore be surprised to see an
other somersault into the laps of the johnson
men, provided they think the Herald worth
thc buying.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

a sad accident occurred at Johnsontown
pennsylvania, on the 18th inst, where a
large crowd had assembled to welcome the
PRESIDENT. The Railroad runs by the side
OF the old canal, (now dry, across which is
bridge which being slightly elevated was
densely crowded with person anxious to see
ifeslaent johnson. The bridge gave way,
IL consequence. and precipitated the persons
on 1t to the bottom of the canal. A number
were Killed and very many injured presi-
aeh6 johnson donated $500 for the relief of
the sufferers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

THE MAINE EbEcTIoN Maine has gone
! Radical, as everybody supposed it would
and as it has been in the habit Of doing fo1
many years. Because that State is still
joined to it's idols, the Radicals rejoice with
exceeding great JOY. Such victory is ike
the Dutch taking Holland CirclcuZ!c Oh'c
Democrat
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

The indianapolis Herald, in its account Of
the riot in that place, says General Grant
said that the first shot fred came from sec :
ond story window on the opposite side Of the
street; that the ball struck one of the Chinese
lanterns suspended from the window Of the
Presidents room, and, entering the room,
passed within three feet Of his own head
He expressed the opinion that it was DELHI
crate attempt to assassinate Mr. johnson"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
NEWS ITEMS.
The N. Y. News sold for $500, 600.

The N. Y. News sold for 100000.
The receipts of retail liquor-houses il. Bal
timore are $4S,750 per month.
New Orleans is said to be the only CITY
that paid more income tax III 1866 than
1865
A man in South Carolina sends boy thirty
miles on horseback every day to get his daily
paper.
They got their harvest in by torch light
this season in Switzerland
Ex-Confedcrate General Joseph Wheeler
is going to Houston, Texas, to live
Ssetiops Of Texas are overrm with cattle
belonag to any one who can catch and
brand them.
A Mrs. Porch, one hundred and twenty
one years Of age, lives in the mountains IF
East Tennessee
A New Yorker says he can build ship
for $4,000 that will cross the ocean in sixty
hours. His theory is vacuum at Tie bot
TOM
Last year there was ono divorce 10 every
eleven marriages in Chicago, anH tbs yea
the proportion will be greater still
While on his late tour Col. Grant, father
Of General Grant, paid his respects to the
President and informed him that be supper
ted his policy.
The New York Independent makes this
proclamation 'sNo man shall be the next
President Of the United States who does not
ask permission Of the negro
Fremont has five men and wheelbarrow
at work on the South Branch Railroad in
Missouri. An exchange says, he will put it
through if it ruins the whcelbarrow.
General Ford, formerly Colonel in the
Confederate army, appears to be still COM
handing a force in Mexico under Canales.
The trick Of selling sugar largely mixed
with sand is becoming very commesa, and it
is asserted that thirty three per cent. Of the
sugar sent North from New Orleans is thus
adulterated
Oliver 2. Baldwin, ESQ, IS now prcpar-
ing series Of lectures, which Will be deiv-
cred during the fall and winter. Literary
societies desiring to secure the services Of
Dir. b. will address him at Ashland, IIano-
yer county, Va.
A fire occurred at Newburn n c. On the
10th inst, destroying nearly two squares,
embracing about fifty buildings. The loss is
estimated at $500, 900, with less than S75,-
600 insurance
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER al, 1855.

THE Vindicator is an old established Journal
having large and increasing circulation, and at
present can boast of larger subscription list than
at any former period. It's circulation is not con-
fined within the narrow limits Of any dc1fsesd To-
caliy, but is dffuscd generally throughout the
Valley and the far West
AS an advertising medium, its columns plainly
show how it is appreciated by discerning public
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21

secretary Seward, while accompanying
sae President on his late tour, was attacked
"l'h symptoms of cholera. He was quite i'll
lor a few days: but is thought to be out Of
3angcr now.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
Validity of Deeds for Land Sold for Con-
federate Money-Ilnp0rtant De cisiOn.

The Warrenton Sentinel contains the fol-
lowing report Of an interesting and impor-
tant case:
Stewart and Palmer VS.. Hanback, An
action Of unlawful detainer.
This is an action instituted by the plain
tiffs to recover the possession Of tract of
land called Waverly, a mile and half from
this place. The trial Of the case has engaged
the attention of the Court for the last tn rec
days, and the main point in the case was as
to the validity Of a deed executed by R. NJ
Smith to the plaintiffs in June, 1868, the
consideration Of which was Confederate mon
ey
Hanback, entered upon the possession of
the land in 1862, and held it as the tenant of
Smith Smith sold. and conveyed to the
plaintiffs, by the deed Of June, 1868. The
question upon the deed was raised by the
Defendants counsel by motion to exclude it
as evidence from hejury, and was elaborate.
ly argued by Messre. Helm and Hunton for
the defendant, and by Messrs. Tucker and
Shackelford for the omplainants-the Court
overruled the motion to exclude, and allowed.
the deed to 60 to the jury. The result of
this ruling settles the law so far as this
court is concerned, in favor of the validity of
deeds for land sold during the war for Con-
federate money.
The jury rendered a verdict for the plain
tif1s. We understand the case will be carried
up to the Court Of Appeals.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21
IN THE COUN'FY COURT OF

i AUGUSTA CO., September lst, 1866 =
In order that parties and suitors may not De
taken by surprise, by the action of this Court
hereafter: IT IS ORDERED, that the Clerk ne dl-
rected to request the Proprietors of the Newspa-
of this Court will be duly called at the next Oeo-
Der Quarterly Term, and at each succeeding term
thereafter of the Court: and that hecauses on the
said docket, will be tried, continued or dismissed,
as may be required by the strietest rules of law
applicable thereto: and that nomoton for con-
tnuance will be sustained, except upon full proof
of legal diligence having been used in preparing
for the trial, and the jurors and witnesses will be
dealt with as the law requires in case they fail
promptly to obey the process of the Court.
\ Copy-Teste
VIM. A. BURNETT, Clerk.
Sept. LIT
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