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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21

she demanded. Her cession of the Elbe Duchles
to the Germanic Diet, which probably is the NOV
ing cause of the war; at least secures that Diet as
a friendly, and most probably as an aiding power
in the conflict The interest as we'll as the PRIDE
of Austria will impel her to protect her narrow
pathway to the sea with all her strength and enthu-
siasm
So far as matters have progressed, we should
iudoe that Austria will be attacked on the North
bv Prussia and on the South by Italy. Her ar
mics are nearly equal in strength to those of both
these powers combined, and the struggle must ne
cessarily be desperate and uncertain. The Lon
don Times in its specuations, supposes that in her
operations against Prussia Austria will deliver her
blow upon Silesia, a province forming the South
eastern portion of Prussia, conquered from Aus
tria bv Frederick the Great in 1742 This pro-
vince is traversed by what on the Continent Is
called large liver, the Oder but is only nayigable
for small barges to Bresau, the capital city OF SHE
sia
The conflict should it come to the last resort
will be of immense magnitude. At the outset
three great Powers, with several small States are
involved and the yet more powerful governments
of France and Russia will be almost necessarily
drawn into it, The result will undoubtedly De
great change of boundaries OF the contendlng
powers, greater possibly than that resulting from
any former European wars Result as 1t may the
astute and scheming Napoleon, who now stands
with selfish neutrality, watching the brewing quar-
rel between the German powers will reap the
benefit
In the meantime, the first effect of these for
e;gn difficulties is to run up gold in this country
to figure higher than it has been in a twelve
month, because it is supposed Europe will need
all the gold she can command, which will send
back upon us large numbers of American securl-
ties now held abroad We believe a contrary eff
feet will be the final result that the unsettled
state of Europe will cause heavy investments IN
the bonds of our government if our own political
troubles do not awe the shrewd tinanciers of the
old world The fear of CONSUMPTION must soon
send many thousand able-bodied emigrants to our
Shores and next to England, who stands upon the
very threshold of the struggle, it would seem that
the United States must be benefited by this war.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21
C0llectiun. Oh Taxes.

It will be seen preference to the proceedings
of the Convention, that an ordinance has passed
its second reading, extending the time FOR the
Sherifs to make their returns of taxes, until the
first of January next As the ordinance met with
feeble opposition, after a thorough discussion,
there seems to be little or no doubt of its final
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21


And while the committee feel that it is Of Mr.. Badger
lutcyer that they more properly required TO
speak, it viii not be improper in them to recall to your
minds that able and unprecedent fact in his political
which furnished the highest evidence alike Of his
statesmanship and social virtues viz that when he
tired from the U s. Senate that body unanimously adopt
ed resolution regretting his loss
To ain from abiding to his of religious obi
cations would ignore the browning excellence of his
character. E~- ..-.t -.eF O. -.- - .t....
That subject throughout life engaged his profound
thoughts and most igent inquiry and it is gratifying
record that the first urst and statesman OF times
was also of the humblest members of the Church
Your committee recommend the adoption of the follow
ing resolutions: .--... =. - ---..- .- .-
1st. Resolced That we it to the memory of this
great and good to mark of his loss, by
some more lasting memorial than this hasty tribute.
3D. RESOLVED, That the Chairman appoint committee
Of five members of this Bar, VINO shall select some
Der to deliver Grafton the life and public services of
the late Hon. George E. Badger at the next term of the
3d. RESOLVED That will wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for 80 days. .. -...... -. ,..
4M. Resolued That copy Of these proceedings be
transmitted by the Chairman with the sincere coincidence
- -. "A. M. wADDELL e.,
A. EMPIE, r.. go
NJ LONDON.
The Chairman appointed the committee to select
orator. John L. Holmes, William 8. Devane B. r. Moore,
Robert Strange and Hon. 8. J. Person.
Upon notion it ordered that the city papers be
quested to publish the proceedings of this meeting
The meeting then adjourned. - ~
r. s FRENCH, Chairman.
F. F:9' Po1ssos' Secretaries .r'E'..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21
The Crops.

business letter received by us from Mt Airy,
says, speaking of the crops In all this section
of country both of North Carolina and Virginia,
the prospect for Wheat crop is gloomy in the ex-
IRENE. The Corn is very small Physically and
politically, the future is uppromisipg."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21
Major Gee.

We are glad to publish elsewhere the letter OF
our Raleigh correspondent giving us the highly
gratifying rumor of the acquittal of Major John
H. Gee who has been under trial for the last three
months In addition to our letter, we see by the
Raleigh papers that the opinion that the Com
mission had unanimously agreed upon verdict OF
not guilty, was freely given and believed In
Raleigh. SO great was the prejudice against all
keepers of Confederate prisons and so universal
was the demand for their blood by the Northern
people, we knew that the Commission must natu-
rally partake of those feelings to some extent
And. too, we are aware how easy it was for men
to be found who are prepared to swear to anything
in order to convict the keeper of the Salisbury
prison pen" Laborng under all these disadvan-
tages, we were prepared for the Government to
make q strong against Major Gee.
But rs the evidence for the defence, step by step,
swept away the thin veil of suspicion the prosecu
ton had been able to throw the prisoner, and
the proofs of his great kindness and care was
shown by the corroborative testimony of half an
hundred of witnesses, many of them being Federal
prisoners we feel that not only justice to the pris
oner, but the truth and intelligence of the Court
and the reputation of the Government demand
his immediate acqnittal.
Having been careful reader of the entire case,
we do not hesitate to say, that in our opinion not
one charge has been sustained, and we are pre-
pared to believe that the finding, which probably
has already been approved by Gen. Ruger and
forwarded to Washington City, is an honorable
and unanimous acquittal. Should our opinion
prove correct, the whole country will rejoice that
an innocent and good man has found his vindica
ton at the hands of those who breasted the storm
of battle themselves are too brave to harbor NAL
ice and too honorable to PROSTATE their duty and
their oaths to bloody fanaticism.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21
An Historic Bridge.

.Therc is a fact which we gather from the Char
lotte correspondent of the Augusta Sentinel and
Chronicle not generally known in regard to the
Bridge recently built over the Catawba river, on
the Charlotte and Columbia Railroad, which will
ever lend an interest to that structure
At the time of the execution of Richmond the
Confederate States Armory was burned. This
Armory the repository of all damaged and
imperfect arms, of all sorts and sizes, gathered
from the various battle fields in Northern and
Eastern Virginia. The wood belonging to the
Annoy having been consumed, the iron was sold
as scraps, Messrs Anderson & Co., of the Trede-
gar Iron Works, becoming the purchasers. Capt
Smith, the Engineer in charge of the rebuilding
of the bridge, gave order the Tredegar
Works for the necessary iron for its completion
The muskets, rifles and bayonets were used to fill
the order, and were converted into chains and
other iron work necessary to give the bridge the
very high grade of strength required.
Thus were the weapons of the gallant dead Con
federate and Federal alil1e) gathered from the
now historical battle fields IN Old Virginia, from
the Wilderness to Petersburg, converted into the
uses of peace and the restoration of harmony and
good will. We sincerely trust the of their
dead comrades are thus welded into the blessed
weapons Of peace and prosperity, so those of the
living will be stacked together ip brotherly love
and cordial reunion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21

CorroN MAcH1NE.-we shown yesterday, by Mr..
Haas, of the firm of Shackeord, Haas Co., machine
for spinning and weaving Cotton. 1t is of English
manufacture having been made in Manchester England
by Preston Co.. and said to be of the most improved
style and patent.
This machine, rather the disointed parts of it, are
being thoroughly overhauled and cleaned, having
been somewhat rusted with long voyage.
There were originally two different sets of shaftings
and running apparatus attached to the machine but is
not probable that than complete sett can be
placed in order
To describe the different portions of this to us, compli
Gated arrangement would be task far beyond most
vivid imagination, there being thousand diminutive
wheels, and small connecting links and pieces than
could be counted in a short space of time.
1t is the intention of the of the machine to place
it in operation at point convenient to the city, provided
sufficient encouragement is given him to justify the inau
guraton of the enterprise.
In this connection can but add, encourage home
manufactures The advantages to be derived from the
erection of mandatory like the alluded to- in
midst innumerable. Many poor females who now ply
their needle means of support would obtain perma-
nent employment if this mandatory once estab
lished.
Through this factory great deal of cotton would be
tanned for home consumption and the cloth required for
domestic could be purchased at home whereby the
money expended would be retained in circulation here
among and the additional cost of transportation
the goods would be saved.
Our people cannot fail to perceive the advantages and
benefits to be derived from the existence of such
Establishment in vicinity and can no piaus
BILE why the gentleman who has set the enter
prise foot should not receive the encouragement due
his efforts Of this, however, have no doubt, and
will venture to add, that if notice given that sub
scrpions in the proposed factory would be
ceived have fears but that the whole amount of
stock would be taken in very short time
Any wishing to take look at the machinery, can be
accommodated application to Mr. Haas.
For the Journal
The Case OF Maj. Gee.
RALEIGH, n. G.. June 49, 1866.
have the honor to report the trial of Maj. John
81. Gee OF an end
The counsel for the defence, D. P. Holland. of
Florida, and John Wilder, of Massachusetts,, have
succeeded in proving his innocence, leaving no
stain on his character, on the contrary proving
him (Gee) to be everything that was humane and
kind, that his conduct toward the prisoners of
was that of friend instead of an enemy.
They (the counsel deserve great credit for the
skill with which they conducted the case, and
their untiring energy is worthy of emulation
The decision has not been published, though all
believe he was acquitted triumphantly.
With respect,
0. s.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21
Disguise ThroWn On. .

The proceedings of the first session of the Anti
Slavery Society, held in New York, under the
Presidency of Wendell Phillips, manifest the real
purpose, without any attempt at disguise, OF the
Radical party. Wendell Phillips said, amid much
applause that he hated the word Constitution, and
called upon Congress to " continue In session for
ever and at ' whatever cost, or "by the exer-
else of whatever despotism, to secure the safety
of the nation-meaning the Radical party. He
confessed that his Language was revolutionary"
but said that to talk otherwise was to surrender
the results of the war. We append two of the nu-
merous resolutions adopted: ... -.. ,F
only changed it's weapons Once fought, now in
trieues it followed Lee in now 1t tOllowS resl-
dent Johnson guile and chcanery it had its head
quarters in Richmond IN the White House.
North bent giving it over, bound hand and loot
into the hands of M conquered foe that he should
long ago have been mpeached for gross in bis
manifest Of his high powers TO aid rebellion and for
the OF defeating the secure and
full settlement Of the nation"
Those of our readers who are familiar with the
antecedents of the Chief Justice of the United
States, may be Disguised but cannot be surprised,
when they learn that he sent to this revolutionary
society letter approving its objects AS the mat
ter stands the Chief Justice of the United States
is placed before the country as the advocate OF
revolution and of the impeachment of the Presi-
dent over which it is his constitutional duty to
preside, the Senate sitting the court
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21

Scenes and Incidents OF the Life OF the Ex-Con-
federate President I'm the Casemate Fortress
Manufactured from the Diary of the Post
surgeon-The Torture OF the. Prisoner-Opinions
OF the Confederate Leader i'm Social and Po1itf-
cal Anairs-Inside History OF the Confederacy-
Comments the Military Policy of the North
and the South-Who were the Great Generals !.
From the New York World of Saturday 18th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21

our own feelings in the of this great and sad
event yet it is1e not only to him. but to ourssyes TO
express, howexsr our high appreciation. OF
WORTH Remenbering the a.t and power 81
logic the attractive and manly fairness to his adversary
(oen stating his Propositions more clearly and strongly
bic resources both of argument and illustration, The de-
monstrative power Of his anaoges from every depart
ment of the law and the clear stream of his elequence
flowing the richest gems Of thought and bearing the
delighted nearer on to his inevitable conclusion we hest
the palm of preeminence assigned him by his brethren
or has ever worn it with more modesty, dignity and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-06-21

''Once, added when her captain was asked
what was her draught of water he replied that he
did not know to an inch the height of her smoke
stack but it from the top of that to her
keel"
This and other anecdotes amused the patient
Tor some quarter OF an hour and whatever could
give his mind moments repose was in the line of
his cure.
AS was leaving he asked had been able to do
nothing to pad or cushion his shackles. He could
take exercise or but the feebest, and with great
pain, while they were on.
10 this gave an evaslve answer not knowing
what might be the action of General Miles and
fearing to excite false hopes No such halfway
measures as padding would suffice to meet the
cessity of his case; while their adoption, or sug
gestion, might defer the broader remedy that was
needed On leaving he requested me in the morn
ing to note howthe wind blew and the prospects of
the weather, before paying him my visit Until
he heard of his family's arrival in Savannah he
could know no peace.
May 27M.-Called in the morning with the Off
Ger of the day, Captain Titlow. Found Mr.. Davis
IN bed very weak and Responding He had not
slept. He had been kept awake by the heavy sur
glng of the wind through the big trees on the
other side of the moat. Appeared much relieved
When tod HIM the breeze wasnothing Ikea Storm
though 1T blew north -easterly which was favorable
to the ship containing his family.
ne expressed great concern lest his wife should
near through newspapers of the scene in his cell
when he was ironed. Would it be published, dlq
think And on my remaining silent-tor
knew 1T had been sent to the newspapers on the
afternoon of it's transpiring-he interlaced his I'm
gers across his eyes, and calculated "Oh, my
poor wife, my poor poor girl How the heiuI-
rendlng narrative will afflict her -
He remained silent for some moments as slI
beside his bed, and then continued, extending lh7
hand that might feel his pulse
81 wish she could have been spared this Know
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-22
National Thanksgiving.
Proclamation by the President Of the
United states for Z Day Of
l. THANKSGIVING and Praise. -.

IS ALMIGHTY God, our Heavenly Father, has been.
pleased to vouehsafe to us as . people another year
saof that national life which is indispensable eondi
: ton of peace security and progress. That year,
moreover, has been crowned with many peculiar
blessings. The civil that was % recently among
has not been anywhere reopened. Foreign inter
ven ION has ceased TO excite alarm apprehension.
Intrusive pestilence has been beniguly mitgated---
Domestic tranquility has improved. Sentiments of
cancellation have largely prevailed, and affections of
loyalty and patriotism have been widely renewed -
Our fields have yielded quite abundantly; our min
ing iadustry has been richly rewarded, and we have
been allowed extend railroad system far into
the interior recesses Of the country while our com
merce has resumed its customary antivity in
Seas, These great national blessings demand a ma
tional Acknowledgements. as}3 Ggs &s+
Now, therefore, /, Andrew johnson, President OF
The United States, do hereby recommend that Taurs
day, the tseeBtynsnth day Of Negember next, be set
apart and be observed everywhere in the several
states and territories of the United States by the
people thereof day of thanksgving and praise
Is 20 Almighty God, with due remembrance that in His
: temple doth every man speak OF his honor. rec
ommend, also, that on the same solemn occasion we
do humbly and devoutly mplore him to grant to our
national councils and to whole people that d.
vine wisdom that alone lead any nation into the
= d ways all good. tae as. sssas rs. us~
Isis In offering these national thanksgyings, praises
aud supplcations, have the Divine that
. the Lord remaineth King forever. Them that are
i meek shall He guide in judgement, and such as are
gentle shall lie learn His ways The Lord shall
give strength to His people, and the Lord shall give
10 his people the blessings of peace.
In witness whereof, have hercunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be afx-
ed. Done at the city of Washington, this 8th day OF
October, in the year of our Lord thousand eight
hundred and sixty six, and of the independence of
/. the United States the ninetieth.
sr- lsignedl @ ANDREW JOHNSON
By the President WILLIAM IL. SEWARD, Secretary
of State. .r-..