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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
iS'"retm'y and Treasurer,
L d CI,N1AIING

Mrs. RANsoM's SE1IINARY.-We had the pleasure
Of visiting this Institute yesterday and were much
pleased Herewith. Everything is newly finished
fully furnished and the young lady boarders will
possess all the comforts of home. The arrange
ments for study of text books and practice of
music are such that the will not interrupt the
other while the corps of teachers in the various
departments are such as to give good promise for
efficiency in all.
We are glad to learn that the prospects Of the
Seminary fattering, have no doubt the
accomplished Principal is determined to establish
in our city first class institution There are &C
commodations for twenty boarders, and We trust,
ere tho session is much further advanced, that
there will be no spare rooms. The education of
our young people having hccn so long neglected,
on account of the parents will not be dilatory
in searching out aud patronizinS schools conduc-
ted on liberal scale.
ANOTHER CASE RICE STEAIING.-We are in
formed by Constable Selars, that information
reached him on Sunday last that some negroes on
their way to this city in fiat boat stopped at the
Rice plantation which is being cultivated by
Messrs. NIallett 4 Wickersham and appropriated
(?) some two or three hacks - of Rice. They
were detected and arrested by some of the negroes
employed on the plantation, and held until Con-
stable Sellars arrived with guard of United States
soldiers obtained for him by Major Wickersham,
when they were carried to Wilmington, and lodged
in Jail to await the action of the civil authorities
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Redemption of NIutilated Currency

It has been decided by the Acting Comp
troller of the Currency that Inatilated notes
must be redeemed by the redemption agen-
cles of the national banks at the CONNER
clal centres so long as no reasonable doubt
exists as the identity of the note presented
When the notes are so badly mutilated as
to make the value or identity difficult to
determine the case should be referred to
the bank by which they are issued.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

A certain man, whom the Picavune calls
fool or knave, has been playing ghost about
an unfrequented part of New Orleans. He
walks about dressed in white and smeared
over with phosphorus. He has succeeded
in soaring several ladies and children.
A cute counterfeiter in England broke a
shop window, presented bogus e5 note in
payment, and got his change
The Hon: James Buchanan, ex-President
OF the United States, is in Baltimore, at
tending to some private business.
A Gettysburg Radical shot a clergyman
at political meeting there.
The proprietors of the Richmond Whig
advertise that paper for sale.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

81 have nothing but my heart to give
you," said spinster to lawyer, who had
conducted suit for her. 'Well," said
the lawyer, grufiy, 'go to my clerk-he
takes the fees"
We learn that the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac Rail Road is again open
to Washington City.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Edgecombe and Wilson Counties.

We announce elsewhere, Ex-Governor II.
T. Clark, as a candidate for the Senate from
the district composed of the counties OF
Edgecombe and Wilson, and DR.. Joseph Fl.
Baker, of Edgecombe, and James S. Wood
ward, of Wilson, as candidates for the
House of Commons. A long personal ac-
quaintance with these gentlemen enables
us to congratulate the people of those coun'
ties upon being able to secure the consent
of these gentlemen to become candidates.
Should the people elect this ticket, we are
confident the interest of the counties will
be well taken care of in the important leg
islation which will claim the attention OF
the next Legislature.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

UNCONsTITUTIoNALITY OF THE COTToN TAX.
The following letter from Hon. Reverdy
Johnson, Senator from Maryland, and per
haps the most eminent constitutional law
yer in the land, possesses more than ordi-
nary interest at the present juncture. 1t is
in reply to letter of Hon. Charles 1. Scott,
of Wilcox county, Alabama, containing
these heterogeneous:
In your opinion, is the Act of Congress
imposing three cent tax on cotton con-
stitutional? And would the Supreme Court
of the United States so decide in the event
the question was carried before it for adju-
dication d?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

AUDACIOUs RoBBERY--A PAYMAsTEK' S
TRAIN THROWN FROM THE TRACK By Ron
BERs AND PLUNDERED. LOUISVILLE. Oct. II.
Two men, supposed to have been engaged
IN the recent robbery of the Adams Ex-
press, were arrested this morning near
Seymour. Their names are not given, but
they are known as residents of the county.
AS the paymaster's train of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad was proceeding
southwark to-day, the train was thrown off
the track by rail which had been loosened
and pulled from it's place by men as the
train approached the vicinity of Bowling
Green. Mr.. Church, the trainmaster, was
seriously injured by the overturning of the
car The robbers obtained ST., 600. The
company offer $4,000, and one-fourth of
the money recovered for the apprehension
of the thieves,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Official Denial from the President.

To Hon. Robert johnson, PriUate Secretary TO the
President Washington d. G.
PHILADELPHIA, October Ills the statement
true OF the Presidents desiring the Attorney Gen.
erals opinion to the constitutonality of not re-
cognizng the present Congress?
WILLIAM w. HARDING,
Publisher of the philadelphia INQUIRER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Tournament at Fayetteville.

! Our neighbor of the Dispatch has been
enjoying himself among the young people
of Fayetteville, and by giving an account
thereof, making his less unfortunate friends
envious of his enjoyments and pleasures
We learn from the editorial correspondence
of the Dispatch, that the Tournament at
Fayetteville, which occurred on the 18th
inst, was most successful and brilliant. His
Honor, A. Mclean, Mayor of Fayetteville,
acted as Chief Marshal on the occasion, as
sisted by Coils. H. McKethan and j. A. Penn
berton, and Captains John Fl. Robinson
and George Ell. Haigh. Major Jas. c. Nc
Rae delivered the charge ~ the Knights,
which is spoken of i'll the highest terms.
Mr. John A Williams, Knight of the
Rosy Cross, was the successful Knight
Messrs. Thos c. Lutterloh, Knight of Myr-
tie Hill Pembroke Woodward, Knight of
the Greene Plume, and VIM F. Campbell,
Knight of Southern Chivalry, were the next
most successful in the order in which they
are named.
At night the Coronation Ball took place,
which is described as being most nagnifi
cent. Miss Kate Shepherd was crowned
Queen of Love and Beauty. Misses Julia
Glover, Maggie Mathews and Maggie Shep-
herd were selected respectively as the Maids
of Honor. Mr.. JAS c. Dobbin, in behalf
of the successful Knight, presented the
Grown, and his effort is spoken of as sur
passing the many successful addresses of
this eloquent gentleman The festivities of
the occasion ended with the ball.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

Fort MONROE, Oct. 11-Dr Robinson
and Prof: N. r. Smith, of Baltimore, who
arrived here this morning, obtained per
mission from General Burton, commandant
of the fort, to have an interview with JEFF.
Davis. They entered the fort at an early
hour, and remained inside all day. The
object of their visit was not ascertained.
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lCOPY.
TeleXram from the Presidont

Telegram from the President.
10 WM'dm W. Harding, Publisher ofhe Phaa-
delphia Inquirer
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, October II ,
1866-Your despatch of this morning has been re-
celved. There is no truth whatever in the state
ment referred to-
ROBERT JOHNSON
Private Secretary to the President.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ARTIFICIAL LIMB DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH, Oct. Is, 1866.
SHERIFF New HANOVER Co.,
WILMINGTON, N. c.,
SIR Please send the MANNED of your County
here the 22d of this month, to be provided with
limbs. Those of them who have lost legs will be
provided free of charge those who have lost arms
at $50 each. Tell them to bring blankets that they
may occupy with comfort the house here fitted up
for them.
1t is of Importance that the men be here at the
appointed time.
Most respectfully,
S. G. RYAN, SUP'T.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

THE CASH SIsTEM.-We assure our patrons thai
we pay cash for oil labor and materials, and il
becomes necessary for to demand cash Of them
Our charges are based on the cash system, and we
are compelled to require prompt payment in order
to carry on successfully our business, which re-
quires very heavy cash outlay.
All bills on our books arc now being made out
and will soon be presented, and it is most desira-
BILE that they be paid on presentation. We are
contemplating improvements in our office that will
require large outlay of money, and it becomes
absolutely necessary that our outstanding accounts
be paid. BY this means will be enabled to do
ju- tice to our patrons and friends and ourselves
Hereafter accounts will be presented to our reg
ular patrons at certain stated times, and their
prompt settlement will be expected
CHAMBER OF CoMMERCE.-The first regular meet
ing of the Chamber of Commerce of this city, was
held in the City Hail on Friday evening last. The
att ntion of the meeting was first directed to the
election of officers. with the following result
President,
Col. w. l.. DERossET
First Vice President,
A. Z. HALL.
Second Iice President,
]. B. RUSSELL.
Secretary and Treasurer,
J. D. CUMMING.
Standing Committees on arbitration, -4ppe1 s
and Transportation were appointed
Committee to secure a Hall for the use Of The
Board also appointed, and appropriations
made for the accomplishment of their object.
After some other proceedings. when are of an
unmportant character, the mectir adjourned to
assemble again on Monday evening next, the 18th
inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18

A woman's soft signs may fan mans
Life ont,
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REPLY.
New YORK, Sept. 20, 1866.

NEW YORK, Sept 70, 1866.
DEAR S1R:-Your note of the Sd is re-
ceived here The question you have put to
me have heretofore considered. My opin-
ion is that the tax of three cents, imposed
by the Act of Congress you refer to, is un-
constitutional, and believe the Court will
so decide.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
REVERDY JOHNSON.
We learn from tire Wilcox (CamdenF
Times, that cotton planters of that county
are concerning measures to have the ques-
ton tested in the Supreme court
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-10-18
Important to Manned Soldiers of New

Important to Manned Soldiers of New
Hanover.
Messrs. E,,geLta,'d Price -
GENTS You will confer favor by publishing
the following letter received from the Supernten.
dent of the " Artificial Limb Department.
1t will be necessary for the applicants to call at
the Court House, in order that the County Court
Clerk, or myself may furnish them with the neces-
sary certificates for procuring the limbs transpor-
tation, &C., &C.
Very respectfully
Your ob't serv't,
SAM'L R. BUNTING, Sheriff.
per r. S. RADCLIFFE, d. S.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10
The Cotton Tax.

Some strong circumstances are com
ing up from the South against TIE pro-
posed five cent tax on cotton. Among
them is one, presented in the Senate
to-day, from about twenty ex.Union
army officers, who are working planta-
items in Central Alabama. They say
there are.at least FIVE thousand ez-sold-
iers of our army growing cotton in that
State; that their presence has en-
co1raged southern men to resume
work; that the new enterprise of cult
waiting cotton by free labor has been
successful, according as Northern men
have, more or less, engaged in it, in any
community; that the cotton cannot be
got into market for less than % cents
per pound; that the addition of ) cents
tax, with the insurance, the commits
siCns, &c, will increase the cost of pro-
duction to such an extent that no man
can afford TO raise it, and that all
Northern men have concluded if this
tax is imposed, 20 abandon the bust
meas and retgrn North.-CTn. Gazette.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10

Mr.. Seward asks" says the Boston
Post, what the nation needs. His own
answer is the correct one-reconcilia-
ton, as he truly says, we are " a nation of
States not only KINDRED but allied, yet
hostile TO each other" And for this
there is no remedy but mutual recon
Citation" Shall we be likely to get it
through Stevens, and Sumner, and
Wade, and Phillips2 Never. They do
not, in fact, want it themselves. The
Presidents desire and efforts, however.
have been earnest and sincere toward
that end. His position is in Mr. Sc
ward language, thatso far and so fast
rs the unrepresented States present
themselves in loyal attitude, by re-
presentations PROFESSIONALLY loyal,
they are entitled TO representation in
Congress equally with ell other States,
and just as well as if there had been
no rebellion. But the Radicals talk of
the disloyalty Of States With such a
question Congress has nothing 70 do.
A State is known on that floor only
through its representatives OF their
qualifications TO seats it is the duty OF
each branch OF Congress 10 Judge, and
that is all How can we expect to
make even beginning in this desired
work Of Reconciliation, until the States
are FIRST admitted to representation ?
ThSt, in fact, is all that remsins to be
done until after the next Presidential
election at least
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10

RIor AT GoLosBoRo. - By the VIII
mington papers, of the 9th, we learn
that disturbance occurred in Colds
boro, N. c., on Saturday about one
o'clock, between some negroes and the
police of said town. The Wilmington
Dispatch says:
A negro had been arrested, and, in de-
fault Of bail, was orderel TO prison, when
be resisted, and some Of his comrades at
tempted % rescue him from Mr. Morrell,
Chief Of Police. Mr.. Morrel. il is said,
made several etfectual shots at the negro
who interiered, indictng mortal wounds.
The prisoner shot at Mr.. Morrell, and in
turn Mr.. Morrell returned the FIRE, and the
negro was killed almost instantly. We're
greet 10 learn that Mr.. Morrel, who acted a
most noble part in the matter, was severely
cut IN several places by the negro who At
tempted TO interfere, and who Mr.. Morrell
killed While ia the discharge Of his duties
as Chief Of Police.
We learn that negro by the name Of
Galloway was instrumental IN creating the
disturbance. This man Galloway is well
known to this community. We hear that
Galloway made hi7 escape. The negro that
was ordered 10 prison was in q critical con-
diuon-not expected 20 live.
Gentlemen who gave US the above infor-
nation speak highly of the conduct Of the
Meor in command OF the Freedmen's b.
gesn on The occasion, aud a.so Of Lieut..
Granger, in charge of the United States
guard 90 Goldsbosp- these gentlemen ere
said 20 have acted most nobly in the whole
matter.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10
Impor tant FInacial Documents.

The Secretary of the Treasury has
sent Senator Sherman number of
documents bearing on the questions
raised by the Funding bill now before
the Senate. One of these shews that O.
$30,00O,000 sinking fund, compounded
annually at per cent, would in thirty
four years aggregate few millions
more than our debt Another shows
that to meet the Governmental obliga-
tions in regard to the Pacific Railroad,
an expenditure of $l0.000000 per an
mum, for seven years, will be required.
The aggregate of balances of unpaid
claims of the several States for reim-
bursement OF expenses incurred in
raising troops, as given in another doc
ument, is So, 1913, 49, Other documents
show that the aggregate of unpaid
claims now passing through the vari-
Gus departments OF the Treasury, is not
far from $34, S2I, 600
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10
Insolvent Notice.

THE undeTaigned Administrator hawai- suCges-
ted the insolvency a the estate cf A. Ii. Guthrie,
deceased % the Clerk a. the County Court Of Perry
county, Tennessee, D. was ordered by said Clerk
that notice BE- gwen IN The Nashville unioa, for
three successive ~ for al persons having claims
against sad estate o. NE them sith said Clerk duly
authenticated a. he Law diFectz, on beiore the
fret day Of Oct0ber next, or they val be forever
barred \. TRACY, admir-.
rnEF5 VT
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10

A letter from Washington says that
when DIR. Eldridge, Democratic mem.
Der from Wisconsin of the United
States House of Representatives, rose
70 point of order, the other day at
Washington, he was greeted by a
storm OF Kisses from the negroes in
the gallery of the House.
Verify, We are progressing
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10

The Huntsville Independent repub.
fishes our remarks touching the chess
challenge, and says:
The editor Of the Union for some reason
or other, never let's an opportunity pass o.
giving Huntsville rap. Why Is 1t neigh
borg
There was nothing in what we said
which could fairly be construed into "a
rap" The fact is, We have a decided
affection for your little city. 1t is
closely interviewer with the most de
IiehtfuI and the most sacred associa-
tons of our life. We can never think
of it but with pleasure never mention
it, seriously, but to praise.
=.
Cotton.
The Dawson, Ga, Journal, of Friday
June LIST, says Mr.. J. W. Keith, Of Ter
rel county, has brought to the journal
Office several plants of cotton two feet
in height, each having on them eight
to ten squares. Mr. Keith represents
that the specimens are a fair aVerape
of twenty acre field.
The Columbus Sun, in noticing the
foregoing statement, says that Mr.
Keith's cotton is at least fifteen inches
higher than any to be found in that
section.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10

A correspondent Of en- eastern paper
speaking of Howell Cobb, of Georgia
says "the emancipation of the negroes,
sud the visits of Sherman and hi.
friends to his plantations; have rem
dered him from being one of the
richest planters in the State, com
psratively poor, so that he is obliged
70 practice law in that city for sup.
port" Mr.. Cobb's condition is that
of ninetenths of the leading men Of
the South. We should think they
had been sufficiently Impoverished
TO satisfy. any one who had a rem
nant Of generosity left him.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10
The Mischief the Reactionists are
Doing.

DOlhS.
We have frequently had occasion to
remark upon the aid and comfort given
the extreme enemies of the Presidents
policy by the Reaetionists and violent
papers of the South. Every man of
any intelligence knows this to be so,
and yet some of these extreme papers
and old political hacks keep up the
evil work of playing into the hands of
Thad Stevens Il Co, and of thus
thwarting the President, whom they
profess to be friendly to. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Richmond
Enquirer refers 10 this matter in late
letter, and touches it in the following
very gingerly and milk-and-water sort
of way
alt is very evident that the radicals are
| losing the confidence OF their cOnstitu ents
and also their own confidence of their dia-
! bolical undertakings, and they now eagerly
scan every line that is written, and listen
attentively 30 every syllable spoken by the
! people of the South, in hope Of finding
! something that can be coined into political
capital 10 promote their designs.
You have no idea what an amount of in
| Jury the late ovation III Mobile has done Tor
| The poor, oppressed ana desolsJe South, nor
can you imagine how much any ostenta-
/ tI0us parade over the late CoIfederacy and
| its heroes, serves TO strengthen the haads
! of the enemies Of the south. | might par
| ticularze late Instance IN the press Of your
city. hope not only that paper, but all
| the papers Of the South, will avoid utter
ances that weaken their friends and
| strengthen their enemies at the turning
point in the battle.
Remarks that give pleasure at the mo-
ment, but are quick y forgotten among you,
! are remembered and put IN scrap books by
/ your foes here, and used in the battle
| against your friends. If you would not do
the latter this dis-service, let the Southern
press be dignifed and as roticent as allow
| able.
These are the views of all the conserya-
! tves Of this city, who ar5 often forced to
| lament, because having the opportunity 10
see tue injury done to the cause OF justice
and the Constitution, and the blows dealt
! the President by remarks and domOnstra-
tons that afford capital for the radicals.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-06-10
Doctor
L. L. COLEMAN.

AMONGST the many complimentary
notices given US by the press of this
city, we know of none which we deem
as coming with 80 much heartfelt sin
cerity, as the following from the Nash
vel2s Daily Union
" At q period like the present, when our
city Is filled to OVERLOOKING with a transient
population, and diseases prevail 10 an ex-
tent hitherto undreamt Of, it is proper that
the means Of cure should be Of ready ac-
cess, and that those Immediately interested
should have information which will lead
them to avail themselves Of competent
Medical advice. Men who have been edu-
Gated IN the best schools Of the profession
OF Medicine, and been successful in q prac-
tice Of many years, are surely worthy Of
confidence; II they have given their alien
ton exclusively TO one branch Of the pro-
iession, aud made themselves masters Of il.
they have still more right to expect sun
port, more particularly If they have Afford
ed proof Of their ability 10 cure. To this
latter class belongs DR.. l.. L. COLEMAN.
who, in his specially, has been a benstactor
to the afflicted, and may ever be relied on
as a safe and sure physician"
We respectfully inform our friends
that we may still be found at our Office
relieving those afflicted with