Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-09

learn that Gen. Robert T. Lee, and family, Gov
worth, and other distinguished gentlemen, will
De at Jones Springs, in Warren, "on the Sth OF
August, on the occasion of the erection of mon
ument over Gen. Lees daughter who died there
during the war. The exercises of the occasion
together with the presence of the great Chieftain
will doubtless attract an immense crowd.
/ Raleigh Sentinel
GREAT ENTERPRISE. learn that the entire
amount of stock necessary to build Railroad
| from Charlotte to Atlanta Georgia, direct, has
been subscribed and that the road will be at once
commenced.
. D. X. McRAE, Eso.-The friends of this gentle
man were pleased to see his name, on yesterday
| in the list of published pardons. We glad to
learn that he is practicng his profession in Mem
phiS, Tenn., with success.
Hon r. S. DoSNELL-The many friends of
! this gentleman, who were aware of his recent ex-
treme prostraton by the disease from which he
has long suffered, will be gratfied to learn that
his visit to the Healing Springs, in Virginia. has
proved slgnally successful, far, in effect1ng his
relief and recuperatiOn.
| BURGLARY.-The barber shop of Lazzaro on
! Fayetteville street, entered last night, and
two or three watches, belonging to the proprietor,
and nearly his entire stock of tonsorial imple-
ments, soaps. perfumery, &c, abstracted. En-
trance effected by breaking open the shutter, and
holstlng the window Suspicion is entertained as
to the guilty party.-Rueigh Sentinel.
REBUILDNG.-We rejoice to perceive that the
town authorities taking the initatory steps to
rebuild the Eccles bridge, recently swept away by
high water, and with such disastrous and heart
rending consequences. This bridge commands one
of our principal thOrOug ghfures and the inconven
lence to which large part of citizens is sub
lected account of its destruction renders it
pOrtant to hasten some means Of crossing. And
than all, the ruins of the bridge lie there to
remind us daily of a sad and narrowing occur
renee which is still too fresh in the minds of us
all The unfortunate pecuniary condition of our
town precludes, we suppose, the possibility CT now
having first rate bridge, but cheap, substantial
one need badly.-FGy. NerS
ENcoURAG1NG.-Weh have been informed that the
new work of building bridge across Cape Fear
river is progressing rapidly, and that unless unto
ward circumstances occur TO prevent it, there
be regular travel across it in the fall. We hope
that every thing favorable will combine to hasten
this much to be desired completion We need
the aid of every section to regain in some measur.
the prosperity of Fayetteville and the time mas
been when brisk trade from Duplin, Sampson
and Wayne flowed into our streets. We fear that
much OF that has been already diverted to othel
markets, but still good deal may be yet counted
On.-Fuu. NerS
The energetic and working proprietor of the
Merchant Mills, Notwithstanding the obstacles
which have confronted him, has already at the
present time of writing friday, completed the
repairs upon his property, rendered necessary by
the recent freshet and the breaking of the dam,
and is now at work, with more durable and fin
lSneu piece OF WOrk TO depend upon tnan before
the injury was done. We glad of this on his
account and for the sake of the many who are
daily dependent upon the mill for their supplies.
FayetleriHe NeuCS.
WELDoN.-We CLEAN tie following items of To-
| cal news from the State:
colored U. S. soldier stopped at the Freed
mems Hotel in that place, few nights since, and,
during the night, robbed of $50 by some OF
his sable brethren.
On tuesday, negro man was found dead un
der rather peculiar circumstances. When found,
he was lying beside mule with q leather halter
tied around his neck, with end attached to the
mule. Appearances indicate that he had been
dragged some distance. 1t is supposed that he
had placed the halter around his neck in order to
carry 1t conveniently, and had either fallen off
was thrown, and In that manner terminated his
life
A severe encounter took place, few days since,
on the farm of Colonel n. NJ. Long, near the
town, between Mr.. ]. J. Wood and freedman III
which the latter was badly cut.
The store of Mr. John Wynn was entered on
Saturday night and robbed of money and mer-
chandize to a considerable amount
Verify, Weldon is improving,
RELIGIOUS REvTvAL.-We learned from gentle
man who was in town from Washington, n. c.,
yesterday, that great revival of religion is pro-
crossing there under the ministerial labors of Rev.
John S. Long. We also learned from him that
there is good deal of sickness in Washington,
pA4uC1luuJ D1lllCuS lSF0TS
THE TRIAL OF FREEDMEN's BUREAU Sw1NDLEKs
IN NORTH Observation-Disclosures N c., July 81
The General Court Martial trying the Freedmen's
Bureau officers in North Carolina, to-day conclu-
ded the trial of General Whittlesey. The argu-
ment for the defence was delivered by his
sci, Charles Whittlesey, of Alexandria, Virginia.
MUSICAL MATTERS IN RALEIGH.-The Concert
last night, at the Chapel of the Institution for the
deaf, dumb and blind, was complete success in
every particular. The stage tastefully decor
ated with garlands of evergreens and festooned
with red and white drapery entwined, in the midst
of which shone oChHe lone star emblematical of
the unity, sovereignty and independence of North
Carolina. The white hangings, we presume, were
intended to typify the purity of the Confederate
cause, and the red, the blood of martyrs vainly
shed. The amateur performers, male and female,
both in vocal and instrumental pieces executed
their parts admirably. as was evidenced by the en-
thusiastic greeting and rapturous applause of an
intelligent and fashionable audience, among
whom were numbered the most accomplished and
fascinating beamr et bellies of our city Indeed, the
music would compare most favorably with any we
have ever heard. Especially the singing which
was particularly good-the operate arias being
rendered In truly pTfmd donna style. Verify,
Madame Strackosch might have envied her rival
IN the beautiful little Scotch ballad, ""Twas in
mile OF Edenbororo' Town which she has the re-
putation OF singing with peculiar sweetness and
exquisite melody.
Mr.. Leo Wheat is certainly thoroughly ecu-
Gated musician and understands his profession
from its alpha to omega He, together with the
graceful and talented young ladies and his corps
of gentlemen amateurs, afforded us most delight
full and intellectually harmonic entertainment last
evening, which should be glad to see repeated.
Rh Progress, dug 1st
ESCAPED JAn.-Four prisoners freedmen, made
their escape from Hillsboro' jail, on Wednesday