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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

GENERAL GRANT AND THE P1rrsBURG
CONVENTION l., Edwin Dudley, ESQ,
Chairman Executive Committee Soldiers
and Sailors Union Sir-General Grant
directs me to acknowledge the receipt of
your invitation to be present at National
Convention of Soldiers and Sailors to be
held st Pittsh5qrrg, Pennsylvania, September
10Th, 1860, for political purposes. He in
structs me to say it is contrary to his habit
and to his convictions of duty to attend
political meetings of any character what
ever, and that he sees with regret the action
of any officer of the army taking con-
spicuous part in the political dissensions of
the day.
L am sir, very respectfully, your obedient
servant, ADAM RADEAp,
Colonel and A, D. C.
headquarters Armies United States,
Washington, D. c., Sept. Is. 1866"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
Gen. Grants Position.

4he following is published and accredit.
ed in the New York Times:
The Chicago Republican, ina letter from
It's reporter travelling with the Presiden-
tai party, makes the following interesting
statements in connection with Gen. Grant,
refusal to present himself to the soldiers
who attempted to call him out in advance
of the Presidents arrival at Cincinnati
The fact is, that Gen. Grant knows. as
has been patent to every one during the
whole of this trip, that continued efforts
have been made to embitter, if possible,
III his relations with the President by exciting
the Jealousy of the latter, or by making in.
vid1ous distinctions between them. and he
is determined that no act Of his shall lend
any encouragement to any such contempti-
nle proceeding On the one hand, or those
"a nave been made with Like persistency
% identity him with the political views Of
the PRESIDENT on the other. General Grant
feels that, next to the President, he is the
mead OF the army of the United States. not
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
The Radical Convention in Raleigh.

We learn from the Raleigh Sentinel Of
Friday evening that the Radical Convention
which assembled i'll that city the day be
fore was the most miserable .fosco that has
ever distinguished political movements in
this State. It was expected from the great
flourish of trumpets thai At least twenty-five
delegates would be in attendance. There
seems to have been from fifteen to twenty,
at least the number was not SO great as to
require the use of the Commons Hall, but
Gov. Holden's sanctum, very small room
to our knowledge, was found sufficiently
large to hold the delegates very comforta-
bly,.
Gov. Holden was appointed Chairman,
and Messrs. r. ". Logan, of Rutherford
and W. J. Doughty, of Carteret, were ap-
pointed Secretaries.
A committee of eleven, two from Craven,
Messrs. Thomas and Lehman, and one from
each of the other nine counties represen-
ted, was appointed to report resolutions
for the meeting. This committee reported
series of resolutions. nominating Gen.
Dockery for Governor, and endorsing the
Howard amendment and Radical pro-
gramme out and out.
James F. Taylor, (the Standard poetaster),
Fl. J. Menninger, of Newbern, and e. d.
Blair, were appointed committee to ap-
prise Gen. Dockery of his nomination.
A commute of fifteen was appointed to-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

aid in promoting the Union cause in the
State, consisting of the following gentle
men !: Lewis Thompson, of BERTHE David
M. Carter, of Beaufort DIR. Eugene Girls
som, of Granville G. r. Thomas, of era
ven o. Ell. Dockery, of Richmond E. L.
Pemberton, of Cumberland Thomas Set
tie, of Rockingham Robert p. Dick, Of
Guilford Calvin j. Cowles, of Wilkes
Tod Il Caldwell, of Burke II. M. Henry
OF Macon /; A. III. Jones, of Henderson ; l.
l.. Stewart, of Buncombe G.. W. Logan,
of Rutherford: DR. W. Sloan, of Mecklen
burg
We will publish the platform and other
matters OF interest in regard to this Con
vention as soon as they come to hand.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
Secretary Stanton and his Pros,c,,ors

The Washington correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger hears that the Secretary o
War IS preparing to meet the charges laif
against him by Mr.. Smithson, and the tria
Is expected to come off within the next two
month. The writer add
Should the verdict be against Mr.. Stan
ton, ne Will probably be troubled with law.
suits during the remainder of his life. iudg-
ing from the number that have been rf1-
mored as on the tapis, since that of Mr..
Smlthson's was instituted. Mr.. Stanfon's
chlet defense will be that he acted AS an
o1lcer OF the government, and that he is
no., therefore, personally resonsibIe for the
extra functions he may have assumed dn7-
ing the wal"
1t is understood, however, that the issne
involved in such suits as Mr., Smith
SON. does not pertain to any. question of
legality OF arrest or punishment under mil
ltary forms, or by action of court martial.
but TO Expectations committed upon and
OF private property, entire
~ independent of trial and sentence. and
which the latter did not at all affect. This
thlnS, 1t is known, was most wantonIv in
dulged III many cases during the war.
9eneraily before even a trial was had
ana o1ten TO the personal aggrandize-
mem OF officials and subordinates, and
nearly always to the extent Of needless
waste and injury. It would be curious if
no one was responsible for it. The most
wero likely to suffer under such
reckless and arbitrary proceedings, as it
was only necessary to charge man and ar
rest him, and his property was often at once
despolled to an extent that even conviction
on the charge alleged would not, bv the
statutes, have authorized The questions
lnvoled are entitled to legal determination
one way or TIE other, at least.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
General Lees Application for Pardon-In.
teresting Correspondence.
HD'Q'Rs ARMIES UNITED STATES
~ WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 90

HD>QRS ARMIES UNITED STATES.
@ WASHINGTON, d. c., June 90
General r. E. Lee, Richmond. Va:
81 GENERAL-Your communication Of date
the 18th instant, stating the stems Won haG
taken after reading the Presidents nroc1a
nation of the Goth ultimo, with the view q
} complying with it's provisions when vor
learned that, with others, you were to be
indicted for treason by the grand Jury al
Norfolk ; that you had supposed that the
officers and men of the army of Northern
Virginia were, by the terms of their sur
render, protected by the United States
government from molestation, so long as
they conformed to its conditions that YOU
were ready to meet any charges that MIGHT
oe preferred against you, and die not wish
10 avoid trial, but if you were correct as to
the protection granted by your parole and
We're not TO be prosecuted you desire to
avail yourself of the Presidents amnesty
and proclamation, and enclose an applica-
ton therefor, with the request that in that
event 1T be acted on, has been received and
forwarded to the Secretary of War, with
the following opinion endorsed thereon -
In my opinion the officers and men pa
roled at Appomattox Court House. and
$50 l 'pon Tue same terms given to Lee
canno1 DE tried for treason so long as thew
observe inc terms OF their parole This is
my understanding. Good faith rs we1I &C
true policy, dictates that we should observe
the condition of that convention. Bad faith
ON the part of the Government. or a CON
structlon of that convention subiectino the
olllcers 10 trial for treason, would produce
a leenng OF insecurity in the minds of all
tne oIllcefs and men, If SO disposed thew
mlShG even regard such an infraction of
ternlS py Tie government as an entire re-
Lease from all obligations on their nart r
VIII state further that the terms granted nv
me met with the hearty approval of the
PRESIDENT at the time, and of the country
generally The action of Judge Under
WOOD 81 IN Norfolk has already had an injuri-
Gus effect and would ask that he be or
defed TO quash all indictments found
a55t!iISU pafoled prisoners of war, and to
deslst from the further prosecution of
them" "a
U. 5. GRANT, Lieut.. Gen"
=" il Eo RS ARMIES U. S.. June is '65 "
Ihls opinion, am informed. is snbstan- |
TALLY the same as that entertained bv the
government L have forwarded YOUR ap-
Phcatlon for amnesty and pardon TO the
PRESIDENT, with the following endorsement
thereon 'e'' elio
., Respectfully forwarded through the
Secretary of War to the President. with the
earnest recommendation that this annlica-
tlon OF General r. L. Lee for amnesty and
pardon may be granted him. The oath of
a acquired by recent order of the
PRESIDENT does not accompany this. for the
reason, L am informed by Gen. Ord. the
order reqiring it had not reached Richmond
when this was forwarded"
Z. S. GRANT, Lieut. Gen"
HDQ RN, ARMIES U. S., June IS, rs. % /
Very respectfully
u. S. GR.NT T ion+ No., ,, !
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
Kjcbmond ara Robeeap Counties.

We learn that Murdoch hcEae, Esq, of
Robeson county. is a candidate for the Sen
ate i'll the Senatorial district composed of
the counties of Richmond and Robeson -
Mr. Thomas L. Covington is a candidate for
the House of Commons, from Richmond
county and Mr.. r. McNair and Lieut.
Macarthur are candidates ill Robson. All
these gentlemen are Conservatives and firm
supporters of President Johnson
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
For the Journal,
Meeting o. the Bar In II


At Injecting of the members of the Bar Of
1uonmond Court, held in the Court House in
ltockln9ham, on the Tuesday Of the Fall Term
| lHooo, Alexander Little, Esq, was called to the
ol "a, ana rory McNalr appointed Secretary.
Ihe meeting having been explained to he fo,
the purpose OF expressing the feelings of the Bar
ON the death OF our time honored associate Col
yno W. cameron, on motion 3 committee OF
S1rGe consisting OF Giles lel5oh, j. G. Blue and
~ d McoWeen, were appointed to draft resolutions
expressive OF t44e sentiment of the meeting. Du-
RING th4 absence of the committee A. r. McD0n-
a4d, Esq, addressed the meeting in FEELING and
impressive manner The committee haviEo ro
turned, reported, through their chairman, I +
MGS"een, the following preamble and resolutions
nhEHHAS; we nave heard with pam and regret
OF the death OF Col. John Y. Cameron. member
81 tls bar, and we fool Is to be sad but impera-
tive duty to give some expression of our GRIEF Az
We'll as some mark of Cur high regard for one AZ
ttiustr7oEa and useful in profession There
fore, 1l0
ReSoved, That in the death of Col. John w,
cameron the profession Of Law has lost one of
its brightest ornaments and most talented NAV
nefe society one Of its most useful and infiunn-
tial cltlzens, and the county of Richmond a cher
lshed and adopted son, brilliant, faithful nnre-
minded and self-made man, whom the people de-
lighted to honor. F N
HoSolre0, That We tender our heartfelt symna
my TO the bereaved family of the deceased In this
thf 9 severe a, affection and irreparabla loss
IleSotted, That d copy of thGsa Sesolntions bo
sent to the family OF the deceased and also tn tho
Wadesboro Argus apl The Wilmington and Fav-
them. 0' P''onsh
Resotped, That His Honor R. 3. Gillian tho
presiding Judge of this Court, be reouested nc TO
oroer that these resolutions be spread unon tbo
MINUTES OF this term of the Superior Cont
=. On motion Of Hon. Thos. S. Ashe, the resoIn-
IONS we're unanimously adopted-whereupon the
ALEXANDER LITTLE, Chairman,
RORY MCNAIR, Secretary,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
North CaroIina Conference,

The next North Carolina Conference OF
the Methodist J.. Church, South, will com
mence its session in Fayetteville, OH We'd
nesday, November the 7th next Bishop
tieIco Will preside. Some have desired a
change in the ame OF meeting, but after
consultation it has been deemed best that
the original appointment of the Bishops
should remain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

The Conference of the NJ E. Church,
South, met in the Christian Church at
Richmond, Ray county, Missouri, on the
5th inst. Bishop ID. S. Doggett, of Vir-
ginia, took the chair. Five ministers were
ordained deacons and ten elders by the
Bishop on the Sabbath. Bishop Doegett
is to next hold Conference in Illinois, then
to hold the ST. Louis Conference at Lex
ington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

AMERICAN GOLD AND SILVER. gold
ana silver products of the United States
Tor the year 1866 have been estimated at
from elghty-two to one hundred and six
millions. California produced twenty-five
millions N Montana, eighteen millions ::
Nevada sixteen millions Idaho. seventeen
millions Oregon, eight millions CoIora-
40; T., seventeen millions other sources, five
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
Children 81 LOUISVILLE and the Eresidf q

- UT '''' ""''!'V' '''f
AS President Johnson was ascending the
hotel steps at Louisville, thirty little
girls scattered flowers before llim, and as he
stopped to kiss one of them, handed him a
petition for the release of Mr.. Davis The
petition told him, if he complied, millions
Of little ones would call him blessed y
Heaven bless the children
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
The Mails.

DR.. Jobe, the Special Mail Agent for the
State, has returned to Raleigh from the
West. All parties in the State who desire
Post Routes, Mail Contracts, lost Masters.
&C., or anS information on the subject,
should address DR.. Jobe at Raleigh.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

We learn from the Raleigh StmdtuW thai
tbs following are the names of the delegates
from this state to the Soldiers and Sailors
(RadicaD Union Convention t. I've held in
Pittsburgh:
Surgeon Fl. ]. Melhmingcr, Newborn.
Capt A. Fl. Tourgce, IIendcrsonvilIr.
" {. Hoggard, Windsor.
- Iitteton Johnson. do
Lieut j. H. Etheridge, Beaufort.
9 ". G. Liyernlan, Roxabel.
". Henry Eddin, Folaegtrie.
Z" J. 4. MIell, Plymouth,
Cherry, Washington.
Elijah A. Smith. Onslow c. II.
Barnes Griffith Winston.
Pi%yates Henry Copeland, James Goodwin, Thos.
Copeland, Daniel Oyerton, John NJ. Brinklev JAS.
Askew, Lcnucl ". Parker and Cncinuatus Pierce,
Winon.
First Sergeant A. McKcusie Wilmington.
Private George n, Green, COlcran.
Private Joseph A. Odom, Rich Square.
Private Eli Copeland, Edenton.
lrivatcs CASTOR Greene and John W. Wilson,
Murfree sboro.
Hospital Steward Nutting, Portsmouth, n. C.
Sergeant Richard Lowe and priyates Abner Har-
rel and John ". HQlleman, Harrellsville.
Gunner James ". Green, u. S. Navy, Winton.
Landsman William Askew. Colefain.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

The wife of Mr.. Charles Jones, in Eas
Rochester, N. H., was awakened Monda,
night, by some one who forced open the
window of her room, and pointing pistol
at her demanded five dollars She alarmed
her husband, who jumped out of bed and
ran out to catch the fellow, but be had fled.
He was arrested the next day, and proved
TO be man named Daniel r. Gale, who
has the reputation of being insane.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

Why is French franc of no value com
pared with an American dollar Because
it is a0ogtb-less.
When IS 9 sick man a contradiction p
When he Is an impatient patient.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

The railroad bridge over the Chattahoo-
chic at Columbus, Ga, is finished, compile
ting the railway connection between Geor-
gla and A4abamss which was 80 badly in
iured during the war.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

What is that which ties two persons and
only touches one A wedding-ring.
Can man keep his feet dry when he has
a creak i'm his boots,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
The Cotton CrOn

The recent advance in the price Of cot
ton, we think, has something of perma
nent character. We must confess for some
time past We have been surprised at the
steady fall i'll the price Of this staple, ant
even the unfriendly and suicidal Legislation
Of Congress seemed to have depressed rath
eli than to have stimulated the price.
La addition to the almost universal unfa.
vorable reports in regard to the cotton crop
in the South, recent advices from India
predict that the crop in that country will
show d material falling off from last year.
Political and financial troubles, i'll connec-
ton with the price of cotton, seems to have
checked the cultivation of the staple in
India. and will account for the small nroduc-
ton, rather than failure in the crop.
Ii these reports can be relied upon, and
the crop III the South is as short as is now
we hope that the Improvement
N the price will compensate somewhat for
he failure this year We therefore expect
md hope to see a steady advance of the
1rice of cotton for some time to come
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

We are glad to see in our city the venera-
bic and beloved Bishop of the State OF
Mississippi. Bishop Green has been North
i'll the interest of the churches in his Do
cese, and was permitted to visit at Fortress
Monroe, the distinguished State prisoner,
ex-President Davis, valued friend aud an
earnest and consistent member Of the Epis-
cOpal Church. The interview between the
venerable prelate and his distinguished but
unfortunate friend, must have been most
affecting, and from their heart of hearts
the people of the South respond most de-
voutiy to the earnest prayers that assembled
from the lonely couch in the dungeons of
the Fortress to the Throne of Grace, for
the material and spiritual welfare of Pris-
oner Davis
While we are glad to know that BishopGreen
will find many relatives and friends to well
come him to his old home, we truly sym
pathizc with him over the sad and fearful
mortality that has visited his family connec-
tiOn5 since he was last with us A commu-
nifty which knew their worth appreciates
his loss.
We are rejoiced to learn that he is enjoying
fine health, and trust he may be long spared
to his family and friends, and to the Church
of which he is so able and consistent a Ia
bOrer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27
T. 6. ~, NJ. J. Durham, DanviHe.
+. +. NJ, NJ. s. powden, Lexington.
+, 6, NJ. John F. Fisk, Covington.

e q M, 4. II. Ransom, COvlngtOn.
business Of more than ordinary conse-
quence, says the Lexington Observer and
Reporter, will be transacted at the coming
session. The grand body will be of a char
acter to reflect the highest credit on the con
st1tuency in every part of the country
we hazard little in prasuming that, in re-
spect to intellectual capacity and moral in
f1,uenoe, it will be sure to compare favora-
bly, with any legislative or other delibera-
tive assembly in the land
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

The Grand Lodge of the l. o. O. +. of
the United States will hold its annual ses-
sion in Baltimore during the present
month, beginning on Monday, the 18th
instant.
The order in Kentucky has selected the
following r. W. Grand Representatives
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-27

OArrNoUs.-The flag suspended from til
ohice of the Chief Quartermaster OF th
Department of North Carolina, in honor 0
the Radical meeting" on YESTERDAY wa
blown down and tattered by tho Tiolen
storm last evening We have rarely seen
III this latitude, more violent gust. The
storm of the element was a fit accompani
ment to the turbulent conclave at the
Standard office. Sentinel
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-26
MHO Budget Of SclSSorinss.
Be EarneIt.

a. Be EarneIt.
Be carnest in thy calling,
Whatsoever it may be;
DO Times sand. sre ever falling,
And viii NO, vai: for thee.
With zeal and vigc: labor.
And thou with surely rise /;
Strive evs rhh D.; neighbor
To bear away the prize.
Blu, form thy purpose gravely,
Then quickly push along.
And prosecute it bravely,
,ass With resolution strong.
Thou wilt not be defeated.
But, pressing firmly on.
Find all at length complcted--
81 Thine object fully won
De earnest in devotion.
Old age is drawing near:
An atom in Times ocean
81 Thou soon wilt disappear.
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ARKANSAS MINERAL LANDS
Notice..
ASSESSORS OEEICE

Fort Smith, Ark, Oct Sth. 1866
NOTICE is hereby given. that the following
~ places in the Sd Collection District. of Ar
kensas, have been designated for the purpose Of
Marking ard Weighing, under the Internal Reve.
nue. Law, any Cotton which may be brought to
those several places from the localities where the
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-26
4 War Wanted.
SMOKING TOBACCO.

LARGE invoice of Fine Cut Smoking
"a Tobacco OF various brands will be sold
low to traders by ID. WILLIAMS.
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-26

The Assistant Assessors Of the several Diyis
IONS viii give prompt attention to all parties who
may desire TO have their Cotton weighed. marke d
ana transported in pursuance Of law, at tle above
piaces, or any other points agreed upon ANY
neglect OIL the Part of Assessors, is respectfully
requested to be reported to Il office.
- The Fort Smith Herald, Yam Buren, Press
and the papers published !. Arkad,l lghia and Fav.
ettevlle, will publish this advertiseulen. 6 weeks
and send bill to this office properly auhenticated
sor collection.
JOHN EDWARDS.
6wl7 Assessor, Sd Collection Dist. Ark
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-26
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PLANTERS SUPPLIES,

That has ever been opened south of st.
Louis. which they are prepared 10 sell to the
trade and Planters, at Memphis prices. and
they will also duplicate st. Loui, and Cincin-
natl bills. with transportation and insurance
added We are the sole agents for this State,
for Lailln's Powder. and kendall Il Cos Crack
ers, which We will sell at mauufacturcr's pri-
ces. Our Goods are
The Van Buren press., 1866-10-26
New and Fresh |.

Were purchased in New York direct from
importers and Manufacturers, during the late
panic in gold and as we pay 10 second profit
to JobberS we respectfully invite the atten-
ton of parties who wish to rtplcnish their
stocks.
We rectify our own Whisky, and defy ccm-
petition. a
We are prepared to make liberal advances
on Cotton, and shall pay strict attention to