Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-02-01
STATE NEWS.

A Thespian Club is in course of forma
ton in Raleigh.
DEAD.-The negro boy who was run over
by the Wilmington train in this place, a
few DAYS since-the fact of which we be-
fore mentioned, has since died. From in.
formation deemed reliable, this was his sec
ond attempt to obtain q free passage from
Wilmington to Goldsboro', by riding under
the coaches. Before dying he said he was
originally from Georgia. After death il
was discovered that he had been wounded
about the breast, apparently several weeks
since, by stab from a knife or dirk. We
have no doubt but that he was a bad boy.
GOldsb0ro' NeLcS, 23d.
On Monday last, Robert wainwright, q
negro man in the employ of Col. Zollicof-
fer, about three miles from this place, was
killed by tree falling on him.-WeJdon
State.
The Roanoake, on Monday, was blocked
with ice up to the bridge.
We are much pleased to learn, from the
Norfolk FHyinidn, that our young towns
man, Mr.. James NJ Allen, whose commend
able conduct in the warehouse robbery af-
fair our readers will recollect, is to be pre-
sented with an elegant hunting case gold
watch by the different railroad companies
whose property he preserved. The watch
cost $50, and has engraved upon the inner
case Presented to James NJ. Allen, for
faithful services, by the Seaboard & Roam
oke, Wilmington & Weldon, and Peters
burg & Weldon Railroad companies, jan
uary 18th, 1867. Weldon State.
The Charlotte Times suggests the name
of Joseph Ii. Wilson, ESQ.,, of Mecklen-
burg county, for the Speakership of the
Senate to fill the place at present occupied
by Judge Manly, upon the latters resigna-
ton, which will probably take place shortly.
THE PIG MAsTADoN.- saw, last night,
the largest dressed hog, we presume, that
has been brought to market this season,
and one that excited a vast deal of wonder
ment. A freedman, Bill Badger, in this
county, raised this poker, whose weight
was 5S1 pounds. This is tolerably sizeable,
and perhaps: no other county In North
Carolina can beat it.-Raleigh Progress.
Rock ISLAND FAcToaY.-We had call
to-day, from Mr.. Wriston, one of the active
operators of the Rock Island Factory, at
Charlotte, and we are pleased to learn that
the Factory is doing we'll The Cassimeres,
Jeans and Flaunels made at this Factory
are of the best quality, and very superior in
durability to those made at the North r.
Our Southern merchants should give them
general circulation.-Raleigh Sentinel
ANOTHER HERO BROUGHT HoME.-The
remains of Capt. VIM. t. Marsh passed
through our place on Tuesday, accompan-
led by his brother Maj. Ed. S. Marsh.
Capt. NJ. was wounded at the battle of
Antjetam, on the 18th Sept. 1863 while in
command of his Co., CT" 4th N. c., and
died eight days after from its effects.
It will be melancholy satisfaction to his
friends to learn that he now sleeps his last
sleep peacefully in the family burial ground
in Bath. Another martyr to our "Lost
Cause. "-I}rbOrO' Soaherner.
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Western
Railroad has, to encourage the application
of fertilizers as much as possible, put down
the freight ON Lime, when it is transported
In lots of 10 casks or more, and strictly for
agricultural purposes, to half price-or 25
cents per cask. It is required that the re-
ceipts specify that it is intended for that
use.-Fdy. Ne,cs, 22d inst
HENRY E. ORR, Esq, has again taken
charge OF the editorial department of the
Progress.