Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-09-20
STATE NEWS.


yet. Mr.. Burton was member Of the last
House of Commons, and made an efficient
representative. '.s@s - "@z-ss'ss5sss
We are glad to learn that T. e. ShoDer
ESD, is candidate for reelected in the
Senatorial District of Rowan and Davie.-
Raj. Sentinel
DISTRESSING. learn that few DAYS
ago, at a large wedding which took place
in Person county owing to the preparation
of custard, &C., in brass kettles, or from
some other cause, number of persons were
made sick, some seriously, and it is report
ed that some have died. His Honor, Judge
Reade, attended the wedding, and we re-
greet to learn that he was considerably in
disposed for several days, but is now we'll
We state the particulars as we hear them.
... Raleigh Sentinel.
COUNTY CoNvICTs.-A number of per-
sons are imprisoned in our County jail con
victed of misdemeanors. The expense to
the County is considerable. It is possible
they will soon be imployed in fitting up the
grounds and fences of the County Work
House It has also been suggested to US,
that the public roads of the County, and
the streets of the city, would afford proper
abor for them.-Raieigh Sentinel 10TH.
Major Pollock B. Lee, a well-known
member of the Memphis Bar, died in that
city few days ago. He was a native of
North Carolina, and aged about thirty-five
years. Major Lee was at one time on the
staff of General J. Z. Johnston.
COUNTY COURT. The September term of
the Craven County Court closed its session
last evening, but did not near get through
with the business before it. The State
docket consumed about all the week except
what little time was devoted to the appoint
ment of Administrators and Guardians.
| On yesterday, three negroes were public
| ly whipped, who were convicted by the
court of stealing, and one of said party, we
learn is to have the dose repeated on to-
morrow
There was quite al important case tried
on yesterday, in which Tony Fisher was
prosecuted for setting fire to the store of
Joe Fowle The case was very ably con-
Quoted, Jno. n. Washington, Major Jno.
Hughes and A. S. Seymour, for the prose-
cution. and Hon. G. G. Clark and Alexan-
der Justice for the defence. The defendant
was convicted, but appealed to the Superior
Court. -NeU6erR Times, 1911.
FoRsYTHE COUNTY. Convention in this
county recently nominated Capt. P A. Viii
son. and E. B. league, Esq, for the Com
mons. We do not know Capt. Wilson's
present political status. He is a most wor-
thy citizen, and we cannot believe that he
will support the radical party in Congress
against the President. We think we can
safely say that he is q cOnservative-thathe
occupies middle ground between the two
extremes, that he is in favor of the Presi-
dents policy and favors the reelection of
Governor Worth E. B. league is an open
ed and avowed radical He boldly takes
ground in favor Of Congress and against
the Presidents policy. He figured extern
sively in the meeting which sent Capt
Tourgee to the Philadelphia Radical Con-
vention, and we suppose he will oppose the
re- election of Gov. Worth. Will the people
of Forsythe elect a man of his political
principles to the Legislature We do not
believe that they will.
Charles league and John d. Waddell,
EsQrs., are independent conservative can
didates Mr.. Waddell is a stranger to us.
Charles league was a member of the last
House of Commons. He was q consistent
Union man, but warmly sustains the Pres
Iident's policy He also advocates the re-
election of Gov. Worth. We wish him
success against the Radical, E. B. league.
Colonel J. NJ CovingtOn and James Z.
Matthews, are candidates for the Senate
from the district composed of the counties
conservatives. Both have had some eXpe-
rience in legislation, and either will make
q good Senator.
Salisbury Banner, 18th .S3l.s., 1866.
THE CANvAss.-Tne canvass for the Leg
islature in this county has commenced
The only candidates for the Commons thus
far are DR.. [. W. Jones, Capt. VIM. FL. Craw
ford and John K. Graham, Esq R.F. John
son. of Davie County, is a candidate for the
Senate from the District composed OF the
counties OF Rowan and Davie. +. E. ShO-
Der, Esq, of this place is also understood
to be q candidate for the Senate, we be-
ieve. Upon the great political issues of
the day, these gentlemen all agree. They
are all for Gov Worth, and they all sustain
the policy of President Johnson.
Whether there will be any other candi-
dates for the Commons in this county we are
not informed. We have heard it intimated
that there would be others, but we think it
doubtful.
Salisbury Banner, Sept 18th, 1866.
COUNTY COURT. County Court
was in session during the whole of last
week, adi ourning Saturday noon. Most OF
the cases on docket were Of not much in
terest to the public.
Three negroes were sentenced to the
Whipping posi- 1OI tuGlI GNO 1oI uO1SO
stealing, and one, we believe for sheep or
wool stealing. Press, 14th
The JUyUBE TREE.-We saw the other
day the fruit Of the iuiube tree (rhamnps
zizyphus.) It is chestnut brown and about
the size of small plum, and has dry,
pleasant agreeable taste. The pit is hard
like the date seed, of similar size, but
pointed at each end.
This is the fruit used in pectoral decoc-
tons. and to make the true jujube paste of
commerce.
The iujube tree stands the climate of
North Carolina very well. The two shrubs
or small trees of our neighbours are about
ten feet in height, and are growing out IN
the open garden, and are filed with juJube
pluns just rlpening. 1t resembles young
honey pod locust in foliage, but more glossy
in the leaf. The tree blooms late, and is not
injured by the cold nights of spring, when
the peach, pear, apple and plum that bud
sooner are killed in the bloom, OF shortly
thereafter by the April frosts. The fruit
ripens in September and was curiosity
to us, for we were not aware there were any
trees of the juiube growing in the country.
Raleigh Standard
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