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

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FORWARD Corrosive have received from Mrs
Mahala Barnes, at Stantonsburg, cotton button,
gathered on Tuesday the 9Th inst, which consid-
ering the backwardness of Spring, we think re-
markably early.-TNLson Carolinian.
NOMINATION CoNFIRMED.-Among the nomina-
tions confirmed by the Senate in executive ses-
sion OH the 18th, was Elijah Fl. Willis to be COL
lector of Customs, at Plymouth, N G.
CONFEDERATE DEAD.-The ladies of Charlotte
propose to hold Promenade Concert, about the
last of this month, the proceeds to be applied to
the preservation of the remains of the Confederate
soldiers now lying in the suburbs of that city.
BEARS ABoUT.-A gentleman living in the vicin-
ity of Auburn, in this county, states that huge
bear discovered in that neighborhood last
Saturday evening. Where bruin came from
black wanderer AS he is still at large, the young
men in that vicinity should endeavor to arrest the
intruder -ProgreSS.
THE GEE TRIAL.-The Military Court resumed
on yesterday, the examination of witnesses for the
defence. Capt. Goodman, being the last witness,
was put upon the stand. To-day he is to be cross
/ examined by the prosecution. His testimony will
close the case. The arguments will be reserved
for another day. Maj. Gees counsel has entered
plea before Judge Brooks, understand, for
sult.-SentineL 18Th inst
Gen. Thomas L. Clingman formerly U. S. Sen
ator, and one of the ablest men in the country,
has gone to mining in the Western portion of this
State.
| SUPREME CoURr.-On Tuesday last, the Court
appointedS F. Phillips, Esq, of Orange, report
er of decisions of the Supreme Court.
| THE LIMB FACToRY.-We have heretofore omit
| ted to state, that the Jewett Company, which was
the successful competitor for the contract to fur
nlsh limbs to our disabled soldiers have establish
ed branch factory in this city and have num-
Der of workmen engaged in the manufacture of
artificial limbs number have already been sup
piled, and measures are being received daily
The factory is located in the hayonet factory in
the northern part of the city.-Sentiael
Brevet Mai Gen. John G. Robinson has been
ordered to relieve Gen. T. II. Ruger as Military
Commander of North Carolina.
! CITY Posi- OFF1CE.-A temporary and not very
slightly building has been erected by the govern
ment for the City Post Office, on the corner of
the lot formerly occupied by the Lawrence Hotel.
The government b .ght this lot some time before
the war, and designed erecting there fine sub
stantial building for the U. S. Circuit Court and
the Post Office. The building hope to see
erected before many years. We presume our
quarters.-Rdk. Sentinel.
NOVEL MARR1AeE.-Yesterday afternoon, quite
facts in the case, so far as we are informed were
as follows
Justice A. G. Latham, while engaged upon the
bench during the sitting of the court, was called
upon to perform the marriage ceremony to a cou-
pie of individuals who wished to leap into the
matrimonial state. Justice Latham proceeded
Immediately to where the parties were, and find
ing them armed and equipped the law directs
in such cases. made and provided joined John
Whitaker and Martha Hughes, in the holy bonds
of wedlock upon the public highway in the pres
ence and to the delight of numerous colored in
dividuals who standing by.-Newbe7'n Times
E. R. Stamps, of this State, is one of the ora
tors of the Philanthropic Society, at Hamprey
Sydney College, to-day.
The Weldon State has been presented with a
chicken having four legs. Mr.. W. III. Pearson, of
Halifax, grows them.
/ The counties of Edgecombe Chowar and
Wilkes, have resolvedt to pay gold value of the
debts contracted by them respectively during the
war.
STAY LAw.-Judge Howard, chairman of the
committee on the Staw Law has presented BILL
which changes some of the features of the bill
passed by the Legislature and is more full and
complete. 1t very largely discussed in the
Convention on yesterday. The impression pre-
walls that the people demand such bill, and we
judge from the indications that Mr.. Howard's bill
will pass with some notifications .;-iSenhneL
| The WILMINGTON, CARLoTTE AND RUTHERFORD
RAILRoAD.-By the contract recently given to this
company, we have mail three times week from
Wilmington, and the same number of times from
Charlotte, virtually giving daily mail at this
point. From Sand Hill to this place ths mail is
brought in two horse hacks, arriving here between
IL and IL p. NJ, and bringing us the papers of
that mornings issue from Wilmington. As soon
as it can be done, hacks or stages will be put on
the whole length of the route from Sand Hill to
Charlottee for the accommodation of travellers
By this arrangement they will be able to make the
trip between Wilmington and Charlatte or vioe
geTso, nine hours sooner than by any other route
We hope soon to be able to announce that the
line has been stocked and arrangements completed
to do this Wadsbo10' Argus.
! MAJOR GEES TRLAL.-The Commission was en-
gagged yesterday in reading over the evidence
This is very voluminous, embracing over 1000
pages. The Court has been in session over 80
days, though only IS have been actually consumed
in the trial. Strong hopes are entertained of Maj
Gees triumphant acquittal.
Raleigh Sentinel 18th inst.
! MAsoN1c.-At the regular Annual Meeting of
ST. Johns Lodge No. 3, A F. F. A. M, in this
city, on Wednesday evening last, the following
gentlemen were chosen as officers of the Lodge
for the ensuing year, viz c. @. Clark, W. M. !;
r. s. Primrose S. W.; J. w. Baxter, j. W.; j. D.
Flanner Treasurer ;; j. P. Dillingham;, Secretary;
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