Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-05-31

ANOTHER DARING OUrRAeE-A NEGRO RoBBER
knLED.-On Friday, about dusk, party of seve-
raj negroes went to the house of Mr. Thomas H.
Madison, residing on the railroad, thirteen miles
east OF Newbern, with the evident intention of
robblng him. At the time of their arrival Mr.. M.
was sitting in his front piazza smoking Two of
the robbers entered, and as they came in Mr.. NJ.
lendeavored to make his escape into bedroom
that contained his arms but these two caught him
and placed their pistols to his head and demanded
silence and to be shown to his valuables. At this
moment his father-in-law, an old gentleman named
Bynum, hearing the confusion going on below
came down stairs, and as he did so the robbers
started to run. But before they got out, Mr. By
mum fired and inflicted death wound on one of
them. In the meantime Mr. Madison en-
Ideavorlng to shoot with pistol that would not
reVolve Mr.. Bynum was prevented from shoot
ing again by Mr.. Mallison's being in the way
The robbers picked up their fallen comrade and
lifted him over the fence, where he died. None
OF the nelghbors could recognize the dead negro,
nor could Marshal Witty, of this city, who went
to the of the tragedy Saturday morning.
1t is supposed he belonged to an organized rob-
bling party that are frequently on the rampage be-
low here After taking the wounded man away
the party made several charges on the house, in
military style, but were repulsed by Messrs. Nj.
and b. The house Is literally riddled with bullet
holes, and in two windows there is scarcely pane
of glass left. Mr. Mallison's family secured them
selves while the firing going by laying fiat
on the floor in upper room of the building
The firing loud and continuous that the
nelghbors for miles around were alarmed. The
|ncighborhOod militia turned out but they arrived
too late to be of any assistance to the besieged
even to arrest any of the robbers.
New6e,m Commercial.
NATIONAL BANk-We learn, from the Tarboro'
Southerner, that the Hon. r. r. Bridgers, with
Others has in contemplation the establishment of
National Bank in that town. The Southerner
says;
Banking facilities at this time and no community
State has better prospects for making investment of
ing their obligations with the best possible feeling The
employers are in fine spirits they have planted literally
promising. All need what do need is crc,t
attGg medium in our midst to keep us going till our crops
are harvested
CHARLoTTE.--A handsome and commodious
Methodist Church is in progress of construction
in Charlotte. It commenced previously to
the war, but it's completion was impracticable in
the distracted condition of affairs. Its COM
pastor, Rev. ". c. Power. Mr.. Power, by the
way, was chaplain of the 18th North Carolina
Troops during the war, and discharged all the
duties of that responsible position with fidelity
and usefulness that earned for him the title of the
GO model Chaplain" He deserved it richly.
GOVERNOR WoRTH-A correspondent of the Old
North State, writing from this city, and giving
account of the proceedings of the Convention,
says
To-day the Governor sent in message which
hear highly spoken of, but your correspondent
will not trouble you with the subjects of which it
treats, as it will be published tomorrow. By the
by, called OH his Excellency yesterday he is in
fine health, works like Turk, and is immensely
popular l do not believe anybody will be rash
enough to oppose him for further gubernatorial
honors. I have yet to hear the first man say
he thought it desirable practicable to or
pose the present incumbent. He will distance all
come martyr to crafty the ex-Governor's (your
readers we'll know whom mean) hatred of sue
cessOr."
BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. body, after a
four days session, closed its business Saturday
night last. We regret that young friend, whose
reports of the first two days brought under OBJ
legations to him, failed to furnish us, according
to promise, with the last two days proceedings.
The attendance of delegates during the Conven-
ton was larger than anticipated. Quite number
of visitors were also present.
The reports of the Boards of Missions, Publica-
tons and Sabbath Schools were encouraging for
the times and efficient means were adopted for
the more Jealous prosecution of the work of evan
gelizatiOn. The zeal and success of the denomina-
ton afford full evidence of the energy and enter
prise of the Church and give assurance of its
growing prosperity.
The interests of Wake Forest College claimed
the attention of the Convention, and every effort
will be made to sustain that useful and excellent
Institution.
The services on Sabbath in the several Churches
supplied by ministers of the Convention were
gratifying to the large audiences which were in
and trust will prove to be g. bread
cast upon the waters. "-Raliigh Sentinel.
HuLsBoRo,' May 26th 1866.
EN:-Yours of the 22d inst, inviting me, in
behalf of the gentlemen of the bar of Wake county, to
deliver in the city of Raleigh discourse in commemora
ton of the talents and virtues of distinguished
and friend, George Badger, whose recent demise
signal loss to the profession and the coun
try owing to absence for few days from home, was
received only yesterday
However much regret that your selection for this Of
fee had not fallen of leisure and great
er capacity, it will afford melancholy satisfaction
thus unite with you paying funeral honors to
worthy of every tribute of respect and affection The
time for this ceremony which pleased to refer to
appointment trust may be left to future arrange
ment.
Very respectfully yours
w. A. GRAHAM.
To Messrs. Kemp P. Battle Chas Manly, Thos. Bragg,
John BRYAN, H. w, Hustled, and Sion H. Rogers, Esqs.
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