Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-04-26
STATE NEWS.

boro' Ners of the 22d, that Capt. Stevenson con-
tinues to improve. The surgical operation per-
| 9th N c. T., Scales Brigade, is spoken of in the
highest terms. 1r Tn~F
Hon. r. S. DoNNEL1.-Wc arc sorry to learn
| that Hon. r. S. Donnel is very sick at his old
place of residence, Washington, n. &.
REsIGNED.-We learn that Luke Blackmer, Esq. ,
of this CITY, has resigned his seat in the House OF
Commons, and has received the appointment OF
Clerk and Master in Equity, for this county, from
Judge Mitchell. No better appointment could
have been made.-Salis6my Old NORTH Slate.
| u. S. DISTRICT CouRr-Hon. Geo. w. Brooks,
Judge of the o. S. District Court, for the District
of North Carolina, is in town and guest of W. P.
Moore, Esq, of the CASTOR House The district
court will convene in tins CITY on Monday next;
before whom, we understand there will be several
important cases.-Neebe'7s Times
PoRr1s GoLp MNE-We learn that our friend
Thos. X. Thomas, Esq, of Franklin county, has
sold two-thirds of this mine to company Of en-
| terprising men from New jersey This mine is
located near the junction of Franklin, Nash and
Warren countless and has been worked for num-
Der of years.
| MAJ. GEE AT HoME.-The Tallehasse Sentinel
| announces a concert in that city for the purpose
of raising funds to assist in the defence of Major
Jno. Ell. Gee. .... $50 ..r..
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Car
Dina will hold its next Annual Convention in Trim
lty Church, CaDarruS county, thursday before
the first Sabbath in May next.
HEIRS OF ST.. KILDA-In the Norfolk Tiyqi,aiaa,
of the 9TH inst, we observe notice in commu-
nicatiOn from MurfreSboro', of Forthcoming
book by Major John w. Moore, of our village
As we have been privileged with q sight of the
manuscript it is due that we should apprise your
readers Of the character of the book It is called
! the g Heirs of st. Kilda, or '' The History of
Lost Civilization" the object of the author seems
to be to give faithful record of the present sta
| tus of Southern Society, way mark for future
ages, enabling pOsterity to pronounce faithfully
on the conduct of the actors now on the scene of
life, defending them from the malicious assaults
Of those who would cover our memory with obloquy.
1t will be issued in two vols, 900 PIP. Although
long story yet it's object character and great in
terest will acquire for it wide spread reputation
| and merited popularity.
Maj. Moore commanded battalion of light artil-
lery in the late the Northern frontier with
Gen. McLaws, fought calamity in the battle at
White Hall, where he specially complimented
| by the commanding general, was in the terrible
battle at Fort Fisher, &C., is graduate of Uni
versity of North Carolina, and one of the best
read men of my acquaintance;
Cor. Of Petersburg Express
! The FAIR AT GAsroN.-The ladies' Fair at Gas
ton quite success, and passed off very pleas
antly to all parties. The deliceses presented for
sale were abundant and choice. The hospitable
people of that section well know how to cater to
appetite and taste. The days entertainment con-
both Virginia and North Carolina were amply
represented
The amount realized, which is to be applied to
| religious purposes was $500.
While the Fair i'll progress, enterpri-
sing individuals INDUCED in the pastime of cock
fight across the river, making the day of varied
amusement. Pee1sd'1y I'e1st.
Rev. JOHN B. HARDwICK, who was SO well and
fvorably known in our city, rs former paster of
the Byrne Street Baptist Church, Petersburg, has
OF the Baptist Church in Goldsboro, n. c. Am
pie provision has been made for his support, and
| the use OF Il parsonage been rendered.
Brigadier General J. G. Martin, of North Caro-
lima, is studying law at AshvilIe He was on the
stand the other day ut Raleigh witness in the
trial of Major Gee.
n c. SKIES sold Saturday, in New York at
So.
SToNEwALL CEMETERl.--We learn from the
Goldsboro Neus that series of entertainments of
a highly pleasing character will be given in that
town about the Goth May next, for the benefit of
the StOnewall Cemetery fund under the manage
ment of the following named gentlemen Hon.
". L. Dortch, DR.. Jno. W: Davis, Messrs. G. v.
Strong, L. W. Humphrey, NJ X Crawford and J.
\. Washington.
MAIL CONTRACTORS AND PosrMAsTERs. A.
Jobe, the Special Mail Agent for North Carolia,
has his Head Quarters in this City. All letters
pertaining to mail contractors and Post Masters
SnOull De addressed TO nlm at this place.
Where there are contractors on mail routes
there must be Post Masters OF mail matter can
| not be left with others,
Any boy over sixteen years of age or a single
lady or aCidOE, rs well man who is competent
and honest can take the test OATH - and give q
bond, may be appointed Post Master OF Post Mis-
| tress.-,Sentiaes
We learn from the Williamson Ecpositol, that
a large meeting was held in that town OH Saturday
last to take into consideration the building of
Railroad from that town to Tarboro. Books are
to be opened at Tarboro' on the 18th day Of May
IMMIGRATIoN.--The steamer Ey Cid arrived at
Newbern few days since with several white la
borers for Sheriff Harper, of Craven,
Rev. NJ. REID.--Wo are glad to learn that
this gentleman has arrived at his home in Thorn
asvile, and that he is rapidly regaining his health
He found the climate of New Orleans so enerva-
ting after an attack of fever, as to compel,hm to
return home - ~ = :.
The MURDER OF COLONEL MILLER OF NORTH
CARoI1NA.-T The Lawrenshurg tSouth Carolina)
!fedt gives the following account of Colonel Mil
ler IS death vt the hands of Mr.. Looper
!he faots Ut the case gathered from the affidavit
submitted by Ex-Governor Perry, who appeared for the
peraps ON the part of others) criminal fatality the de-
ceased was supposed by Looper, to he ono Largent
transient refugee from Maryland who had made it ap-
Pea1s threats against Loopers father and burn his
Several messages received by young Looper
mat Largen was at certain place and would attack his
ather when he started with others and coming nnon
Miller lying drunk i'll the road shot him through Causing
his death in short time. The accused is Young man
and 1t would appear was procured by others to kill Mil
ief nder the impression that it Largent the other
parties knowing who tbs deceased was and is said to have
exhibited much remorse for the killing of Miller whom he
had never seen before In the pockets of deceased
which evidence of being rifed found parole as
Colonel which would give evidence that he was