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How Bishop Polk was Killed.

The following account of the death of this brave
but misguided man is copied from the New Or
leans correspondence of the N. Y. IFmes the wri-
ter of which says, he received the statement from
Bishop Folks Inspector General:
1t that Generals Joe. Johnston, Polk and Har-
and escort of staff officers had ridden ont in front
of Bates line to examine position, thought to be
we're made fast at the foot of the hill, and the
party assembled to the crown. Here there the
the place very much exposed Our own guns less
than eight hundred yards in front There had been little
desutory firing during the early hours of the day.
this had ceased some time before the focers be-
gan their reconnaissance. This prolonged to much
greater extent than usual and glded into general and
animated conversation all of the officers being gathered
knot and using their hands and glasses With free
dom bespeaking rank and interest The gunners upon
side could not fail to them plainly while they
vation, with full time for calculation and adjust
ment; The party seemed to forget their exposed
been at work upon the little tier of breastworks,
pointed out to them the accuracy of Shots Presently
spherical case shell was discharged from battery
and exploded directly above the heads of Generals john
son, Polk Hardee and Jackson, all of whom fell to the
ground to avoid the conclusion fragments It was then
such courses at hand. Gen. Polk selected very
secure shelter but becoming impatient and anxious
to the range of fire accurately he stepped out
country-hs arms folded and his left side presen-
ted,when three-inch round shot from a steel
and passing through the heart portion of the chest and
stomach and out and its murderous course Leondas
Polk fell feess and mangled to the ground. Joe John
ston was bending over him in instant with the rest of
the party They lifted him in their to an ambulance
and his corps was carried to his quarters where his be-
meeting the corpse of father This was on the 18th
The body Of the deceased reached Atlanta at two O'Clock
next mornngservces by Rev. DR.. Quinard said at
to Augusta and from thence to Ashevlle n O. where hi
family were residing. ~
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WARREN LODGE, No. 1O1, KENANsv1LLE, N. c., !
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AGRICOLA

WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God in the wise dis
pesations of his providence to from the Lodge
below to the Lodge above beloved
Rev. David B. Nicholson member of this Lodge who
died at his residence in the town of Magnolia Dupn Co..
N. c.. ON the 18th inst Therefore,
Be 1t Resolred That in the death of brother this
Lodge has lost of its most distinguished and esteemed
members the church of which he a;member, of
it's most eloquent and useful minister's the State Conven
ton of North Carolina of its most patriotic and eff
Gle mt delegates, and the community at large
ceent and devoted citizen but his stricken brethren
have the consolng reflection that this eminent of
God died in the triumphs of the Faith and has left the
ample of godly life behind him that will long live in the
memory of thousands who have felt delight under his
ministrations of the Gospel of Peace.
I'd ReSOUed That the members of this Lodge tender
to his grefstrcken widow and family their heart
felt coincidence in their bereavement and earnestly
commend them to the and protection of that Good
Master in whose service the deceased took such neabe
delight.
3d Resolred That the Secretary of this Lodge
NIT copy of these resolutions to the widow of de-
ceased and also to the editors the Keystone Watch
man and Wilmington Journal, with a request for their
publication.
4M Resolved That the members of this Lodge will wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
VIM. A. ALLEN,
JAS. W. BLOUNT Com.
J. D. STANFORD,
Sec
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Relief to the Soutb,

The Baltimore Sun, in copying our article in
reference to the distribution of funds for the re-
lief OF North Carolina, remarks that 1.-The probable
tiles are that the Governors of the different South
ern States will be looked to to large extent in
distributing the relief to needy districts, while in
many instances, through personal agency here in
Baltimore, individuals will be aided and relieved
on specific knowledge of their wants in all the
States, especially in those nearest to our own The
eight or ten thousand dollars donated so promptly
to Georgia, in supplies of food for the general
lief, is sent to the Governor of that State, and
doubtless such will be necessarily the case in re-
gard to other distant States. In Alabama there
is danger of starvation, well in Georgia.
Judge Wythe, a prominent and highly respect
ed citizen of Guntersville, Alabama repre-
sents the condition of his section as pitiable
to the extreme Three cases of actual starvation
have already occurred and hundreds must perish
if relief is not speedily afforded. The people ask
only for bread. The probate Judge of Marshall
county, ". T. May, makes a statement even more
startling. He asserts that the number is not less
than two thousand one hundred and eighty
women, children and infrm men. Not twenty
persons in the whole country have the means
more than adequate to their wants. We see that
at CINCINNATI a generous movement has been
made in behalf of the Alabama sufferers and their
wants will doubtless receive attention here also"
We publish to-day an Act to establish Work
houses and Houses of Correction in the several
countless being the last of the acts known as the
Freedmen's Code. AS a special term of our
County Court assemblies to-day we respectfully
call their attention to this important act for there
is no point in the State where the erection of
Workhouse is more needed than in Wilmington
We cannot afford to support in idleness the large
number of persons who are now confined in our
jail-the number rather increasing than diminish
ing,
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For the Journal
ROCKY POINT, New HANOVER Co., N. c.,
April 23d, 1866.

EDITORS JOURNAL;
Gentlemen The becoming interest you manifest in
the great agriculture induces to believe that
you pleased at the recent organization of Agrcu
ural Association in this community 1t simply Farm
ers Club-meets a month, and promises good.
The last meeting held few days since at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Hinton E. Carr whose rich Rocky Point
lands well known Officers elected and other
rangements made for putting the Club in working condi
ton. Addresses made by Rev G. w. Huffman, DIR.
Lane, Mr.. Joel L. Hines, Mr. Hinton E. Carr Dr. Satch
well and others Major c. L. Wckersham of the Freed
mems Bureau i'll Wilmington was present by invitation
and requested to participate in the proceedings He did
So and by liberal and disposition manifested to
encourage and aid the farmers, made favorable impress
sion upon the Club. While just to the negro he does not
inclined to be MUST to the whites and while
ious that negro stealing and negro vagrancy should be
stopped and the guilty punished he manests much
for the of the farmers If of the
disposition thus shown by the Major actuated
of the officers of the Freedmen Bureau it would be bet
both blacks and Whites and confusion and bad feel
ing would yield to harmony and success. He was
invited to spend of his time in the country, to OBJ
for himself the operations of farmers and to OBJ
serve the character and necessities of the negro he
now exists our plantations.
The Corresponding Secretary directed to invite
Hon. z. r. Bridges and Mr.. Henry Mutt, of Wilmington,
to address the club some subsequent meeting These
gentlemen well known scientific farmers and it is
The labor question: it is evident will occupy much of
attention of the club should do discussion
to whether best not only for the whites, but
the freedmen that the latter should be paid for labor IN
wages, money for instance portion of the crop
The opinion generally prevailed that alike the in
terest of BOTH of the hrer and the hired that the latter
should be paid much and contract by the year
Our farmers generally hard at work. and bring
ing genuine manhood to bear upon the unried but pres
sing difficulties which surround them They seek repose,
quiet peace, labor prosperity after the storms and
and shpwrecks of the late terrible They
loyal to the laws and government and accept in good
spirit the situation it has resulted from the way
which the terminated
AGRICOLA.
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tition. will take tho liberty of sending you such of
pamphlets as hand Should you believe that ANY
them would do good i'll quarter Twill gladly send copies
know they contain much you cannot approve hope
they may not be without value will be glad to hear
Could those OF the North and South who should in
fuence the opinions of their neghborhoods confer freely
and accord to each other patriotic purposes deren
ces great they would be easy of solution With
renewed thanks,
Yours very truly,
VIM. ID. KELLEY,
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North Carolina, Brunswick County.

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, March
Term, 1866.
George K. Andrews & wife Sarah,
DanJ Simmons and wife Sarah Petition for partition
Crawford w. BoZeman and wife Oh LahuS.
Elizabeth, Rebecca Gore
TT APPEARING TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE
i Court, that Crawford w. Bozeman and Elizabeth hir
wife defendants in this cause not residents of this
State it is therefore, notion ordered by the Court
that advertisement be made for weeks successfully III
the Wilmington Journal notifying said defendants of the
filing of this petition, and that unless they appear the
next term of this Court and the petition the
will be taken pro coeSSO and heard pdrte them
SWIFT GALLOWAY, Clerk
March 20. S-Gw
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The Hicksite branch of the Society of Friends
at Philadelphia, are erecting spacious college at
Westdale, Penn, for the education of their own
children. II viii cost upwards Of $500 900.
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MARRIED..

On Tuesday last April the 24th. at ST. PaDls Cbrroh
Norfolk city Va, by the Rev. n A. Okeson A. PATI,
d In ESQ., OF Wilmington n c., to Miss MAGGIE
s4VAA4. daughter OF ". ". Lamb, Esq, Of Norfolk
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House and desired Interview with the Judge The in
tervew after awhile granted On the appearance OF
the Judge young boy one of the party, ap-
preached His Honor, and addressed him in polite,
deferential and manly manner, and explained to him,
that himself and companions had sought this audience In
order entreat His Honor to remit the punishment vis
ted upon their teacher chat they all poor children
who actually needed the services of him in whose behalf
they had come The Judge affected by this evil
dence of DEVOTION and told the children that he would
consider the case them the result of his
sideration
The consequence that the punishment was remit
ted the prisoner released (after being visited with fine
made pay the coss) and returned to the children
who had exerted themselves well in his behalf.
The lepient course which Judge Buxton pursued but
entities him to double respect and shows plainly that both
Justice and mercy can meed out by the hand with
equal credit.-Daa Journal, 26u.
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From Washington.
PROTECTION TO FISHERMEN.

WASHINGTON, April "a.
Some Of the newspapers have recently published
what purports to be correct list of the vessels to
form fleet for the protection of our fishermen on
the North American coast, but the Navy Depart
ment has furnished no such information, for rea-
sons of public policy. There is no doubt how
ever, that ample means will be seasonably provi-
ded for such protection, well as to prevent a
movement.
FROM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF AN AMERICAN
STEAMER BY MEXICAN ROBBERS.
SAN Francisco, April "a.
The steamer John L. Stephens, from Mazatlan.
has arrived with $45 900 in treasure. On the down
| trip the steamer was seized at Cape St. Lucas by
order of General Corona, and an effort was made
to send her to Acapulco, but she was finally OF
dered to Slpoy. Captain Wakeman forwarded to
the United States Consul his protest against the
seizure of his vessel or any intermeddling with
her cargo, notwithstanding which guard of Lib
eral soldiers was placed on board, who ransacked
her in search of contraband articles. As drum
ken crowd of Liberals were on Shore Captain
Wakeman deemed it expedient to give $500 cash
and bond for 81, 800 more, when the vessel was
released, and proceeded on her voyage to San
Francisco.
FENIAN INVASION STOPPED.
ST. STEPHENS, N. B., April o.
A small party of Fenians attempted to cross from
Calais to st. Stephens this afternoon. Being stop
pCu W 11O ocnGIy dG ILLS euu Oh the Dr1Cgo, one
of them drew a revolver and fred when they
turned and scattered back. When they reached
the American side they were arrested by the guard
stationed there, and are now in custody Colonel
Henry Immediately telegraphed the fact to Gen
eral Meade, and now awaits his orders
EAsTPoRT, ME-, April %.
The United States gunboat De Sofa. Admiral
Boggs, has arrived here All quiet along the lines
All the western reporters left on the boat for their
homes.
THE CHOLERA ON SHIPS AT NEW YORK
New YORK, April 24-The reports on the quar-
ant1ne commissioners books show that from the
18th to the Goth of April, inclusive forty-seyen
deaths from cholera occurred on board the Vir
glnla; on the 21st four, and on the 22d ten. max
ing in all down to Sunday night, sixty-one deaths
On the Goth there thirty four cases in hospi-
ta on the 2lst, sixtyseven and on the 22d, seven
ty-three.
The report to-day from quarantine is that seven
new cases of cholera have zen received on the
hospital ship. Five Idied last night Eighty Ca
ses remained in the hospital
Especial Dispatch to the Evening POST .-. .
THE LAST RADICAL RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME
WASHINGTON, April A.-The Reconstruction
committee will hold meeting tomorrow. and
important action is expected.
A majority of the committee have already agreed
to adopt the plan of reconstruction suggested bv
Robert Dale Owen, providing for univeral suffrage
ten years hence.
1t is also proposed to give the States lately in
rebellion ten years in which to pay their direct
taxes provided they agree to the first PROPOSE
hon. rON-
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SUPERIOR CoURT.-The time of the Court taken up
to-day principally with the trial of several freedmen
charged with larceny.
The of Medora Ann Guitar, coored charged with
the murder of Margaret Johnson infant, called
up to-day, and the bill of Indictment read but finally
laid over until Saturday the 2Sth inst This murder
committed several months SINCE and perperated by
administering laudannm.
John Murphy, colored convicted of larcey and
sentenced to receive thynne lashes upon his bare back
Jim Holiness colored also convicted of larceny and
sentenced to receive twenty lashes upon his bare
back.
Two other freedmen tried for larceny but were &C
Quilted the jury rendering verdict of "Not guilty"
The last tried that of Edward Cottelwell,
fl. edman who charged with larceny He was con-
victed and sentenced to receive orty one upon
his bare back
The grandury, during the day, presented nine differ
ent bills of indictments.
No other important business transacted
Daily Journal, 9th itSt
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The Views of a Radical.

We surrender editorial space to-day for the
following correspondence between Nr, A. M.
Waddell, of this city, and the Hon. VIM. ID. Kel-
ley, member of Congress from the city Of Phila-
delphia. AS Mr.. Kelley claims for himself to be
''the most outspoken, if not absolutely the most
extreme Radical of the House, his views will be
of interest to our readers. Nothing better than
the perusaI of his letter so well inform our
people of the width of the political gulf which
divides lis from these Radicals May He who holds
the destinies of nations in the hollow of his hand
SO temper the spirit of the northern people, that
the political power now held by them shall not be
used for the degradation of the South and the
ruin of the country:
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w. Il. HIGGINS.


.. T.. Corner of Market and Second Street,
Wilmington. N. &.
(Old Stand of L. B. Higgins & Sons)
nEALER IN GROCERIES, Provisions WINES
- Liquors Hardware, Hollow-ware Tinware Crockery,
Wood and Willow Ware, Tobacco, Cigars Snuff, Dry
Goods Shoes and Boots, Hats and Caps, Window Glass,
De- &c Receiving fresh supplies by every Steamer which
VIII be sold at the lowest market price, for cash.
Orders from the country promptly filed, when accom-
panied by the money
March 4-3m
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SHACkELFORD, HAAS g. CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
~ No. 1873 Front ST., New York
NO. Be Water Street, Wilming ton N. &.
BUY COMMISSION
NAVAL STORES, COTTON, LUMBER COTTON YARNS.
&C., &c.
Constantly on hand in Wilmington and for sale at
wholesale, large assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES.
Sole Agents in North Carolina for the Sale of
WHTTEMORES COTTON CARDS
REFER to Messrs. j. Stner Co., 40 Vesev ST. Mcssrs.
Moses Schiller, 80 Broad st.
Feb WI r
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BENNETT, VANPELT Il CO.,
.3 WHITEHALL STREET. NEW YORK.

SHIPMENTS OF COTTON, NAVAL STORES, PRO
~ Visions &C., will be forwarded to by Messrs Wal
lace Southerand of Wilmington, who will pay revenue
tax and other charges All goods covered by Insurance.
with without adYices.
Feb Is .' 2u
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s. T.--IS6O--X.

DERSONS OF SEDENTARY HABITS TROUBLED
Il with weakness lassitude, palptation of the heart
lack of appetite distress after eating opd liver cons
patton &c. deserve suffer if they will not try the cec
brated
PLANTATION BITTERS,
which are recommended by the highest medical au
thorities and warranted to produce immediate bene
fetal effect They exceedingly agreeable perfectly
pure and must supercede all other tonics where healthy
gentle stimulant is required.
They purify, strengthen and invigorate.
They create healthy appetite.
They q antdote to change of N7atrr and diet
They effects of dissipation and late hours.
They strengthen the system and eniven the mind.
They prevent masmatc and intermittent fever.
They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrhaa and Cholera Morbus.
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache.
They make the weak strong, the languid brilliant,
exhausted natures great resorer They compos
ed of the celebrated Casaya bark wnergreen sassaras
roots and herbs all preserved in perfectly pure St. Crox
For particulars circulars and testimonials around
each bottle.
Beware of impostors Examine every bottle. See that
it has unmuated metal cap the top Of each bot
tle and green label for exporaton around each neck
See descriptive circular around each bottle.
p. II. DRAKE ~ CO.,
York.
April 10 12-1y
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Distributing its BENEFITS,

At meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Southern Relief Fair, held at Baltimore, Nd, on
Friday last, the 18th inst in view of the appeals
that have come from Georgia, $4,000 was voted
for the immediate relief of the people of that State
The next Savannah steamer from Baltimore will
carry such articles as may be purchased or dona-
ted for the suffering people of that section. 1t is
understood that 50 900 in money and Sc, 600 worth
of provisions will be forwarded to Gov. Jenkins,
of Georgia, who has been telegraphed of the fact.
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We learn that Thursday night last the wharf of the
Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad Company
Riverside caught fire by MEANS and totally
destroyed. How the fire originated, were unable to
learn, but we informed that, although there
antty of freight the wharf at the time of the fire.
of destroyed except bale of Cotton The
rest the freight fortunately saved and placed be-
yond the reach of the hames-D. Journal, E9th.
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Buggy Material,

LNNAMELLED CLOTHS and LEATHERS, at
u MITCHELL, ALLEN & cos.
April II loft
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Executors Notice,

VNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING, AT MARCH TERM
1866 of the Court Of Pleas and Quarter tho
county of New Hanover qualified Executors of the last
will and testament of Frederick w. Knohl all persons
debted to the estate hereby notified to make payment
immediately, and all persons having claims against tn
estate will present them to the Executors within tin
prescribed by law, otherwise this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. H. b. EILERS, ro.. '
P. HEINSBERGER, HAeouO' rs.
March o. 1866 l5O-2w- . Z,
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Builders Hardware.

CHEEF HARDWARE SADDLERS' and COACH MAX
- Frs HARDWARE, Pocket and Table Cutlery. For
sale by
MITCHELL, ALLEN q co.
April IL 1O-tf
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"-AA-1-A|H' j. u. SOUTBER
WALLACE & SWITZERLAND.

- ENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
VI NO. "a NORTH WATER STREET
(Wharves and Warehouses foot of Walnut ST.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Rg- Will give prompt personal attention to Eli consi-
mens OF Naval Stores Cotton Spirits Turpentine Ros
Tar Provisions &c. &c. either for sale shipment Also
to forwarding Merchandise &c.
req D Wilt
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Patent Water Drawers, Pumps, sc.
Nor SALE BY
Il MITCHELL, ALLEN & co.
April IL loft
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A GREAT GRAIN SAVER. For sale by
N MITCHELL, ALLEN e co.
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Nails,

4 LII SIZES. For sale by
N MITCHELL, ALLEN & co.
April II loft
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Cheap Insurance.

TVANS q WATSONS FIRE PROOF SAFES. CALL
IL and see samples, at
MITCHELL ALLEN & cos.
April II loft
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Saddlery and Harness

Il MITCHELL, ALLEN & cos
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SUPERIOR CoURT-The Court transacted very little bust
yesterday with the exception ofthe trial of five freed
for larceny They all convicted and sentenced
receive from twelve to thrtynne ashes each upon their
bare backs They tried separately the number of
ashes accorded each varying according to the nature
of their guilt
few the civil docket were brought up, but
very few disposed of We make report of these for the
reason of their not being OF sufficient Importance
Daily Journal, 2sM.
AN INCIDENT occurred at the Courthouse yesterday
which, in ITSELF is beautiful picture of the devotion of
children and which manifested in extraordinary degree
the interest which children seldom fail to excite in the
minds of persons Of Inaturer years It appears that
young man. who is employed teacher of free school
the southern district Of the city had been tried for an
assault and battery and be sentenced to month
imprisonment in the County Jail. r.-.... ..-
After the trial had taken place about sixty children
girls and boys, scholars Of this person. came to the Court
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SUPERIOR CoURT.-The Court was occupied throughout
the day with the trial of Medora Ann Cutler, negro wo
man. for the murder of Margaret j. johnson, infant
The jury, after being charged by the Judge, retired and
after absence of about thirty minutes, brought in
verdict to the effect that the prisoner Not guilty OF
the charge of Murder but guilty of Manslaughter The
passing of sentence upon her deferred until Monday
morning Oddly Journal 18th.