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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19
The Baltimore Presentation Concert.

Several arrests have been made in Balti-
more OF parties connected with this affair,
charged with obtaining money under false
pretenees from funds belonging to the AS
soclatlon. Those arrested are T.. T. Pal
mer' Principal Manager J. Fl. Schiers,
Recording Secretary Mrs. J. L. Ham.
mond, President Mrs. E.A.F Meares.
Treasurer Patrick Curtis, Clerk, and
MIR. E. A. F. Meares. A full Investigation
has not yet been had, but the parties have
been bound over for appearance before the
Grand Jury.
1t is much to be regretted that such an
occurrence should hare happened, Or that,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

Mr.. Il. NJ. Brown, eighty-four years old,
and resident OF Dayton, Ohio, for the last
thirty years, is undergoing the process OF
voluntary starvation. According to the
Journal, of that city, he and his family as.
sert that he has taken no food since the
2Sth of February. He feels no pain from
his long fast, and asserts that he has ap-
petite. He is reduced to skeleton, ey-
poets death, and is satisfied with the expec
tation but believes that "guardian an
gels " have, by some spiritual essence, pro-
tracted his life.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19
sEotcI4 in Wilmington

W.
plaiut:, uf iuu,ltquate Hotel accommcttIs-
tio1s il Wilmington The" complaints
haze, existed f,r Il number Of wears, but it
affords ,ls greet pleasure, 1T t!ti5tlmc, III be-
in.rublr. and. rs NC think, justly, to say thif,
ut prcscnt and for the prospects tor Tic
future, 1t least for some time TO cornc, the
Hotel accommodations of this cityar cIua!
to those Of any other city i'll the South,
when we take Into consideration the Local
tioH. patronage, &c. Recently MessfS
Frederick 4 Powell have rctittcd and thor
ou"hly renovated the City Hotel on Mar
kct Street, and the Improvement IN the
management and comfort extended to their
guests seem &c be evidenced by the mum
bcr of passengers stopping at their house.
We aro pleased to see, in connection
with the Hotel business, that the building
lately occupied 10y Mr.. Jas. II. Bailey, and
known by various names heretofore, Oh
Front Street, opposite the Cape Fear Bank,
is now being thoroughly renovated, and
that the ,,Te,,'nt occupant Mr. Humphrey
Parker. will, in I'll" course of a few days,
open the same for the reception Of travel
ors and Others wishing Hotel accommoda-
ton. We know Mr. Parker to be att;tblo
and polite, and learn that he has some OK
pericnce in the business. His house will
no doubt be a pleasant resort for the tray
elcr. The bed rooms have been put in
thorough order, and, sofaas the renovation
Of the building is concerned, and polite
ness Of the proprietor is an item, we have
10 doubt the traveller will find the house
all that can be desired. We presume MIR.
?. will give due notice when he will be
ready to receive customers. We will then
be prepared to speak more Unrcscryedly OF
his ability us a Hotel keeper.
In the meantime, it may not be amiss to
say that that popular gentleman, Harry
Brock, retains his position near the last
above named Hotel, where he is at al times
prepared to receive his friends and feed
them well. Brock is a trump in his line.
This cannot DO blotted out. He eats i
fellow well'-at least his guests say so, and
we are not disposed to dispute about that
matter.
And near the Railroad there is the Amer
lean House, which We learn is well kept by
Mr. Shoemaker.
Now, with the above Hotels and various
restaurants and private boarding houses il
the place, if this community cannot afford
sufficient accommodation for all, we arc al
loss to know where the fault lies.
We think we can assure the travelling
public that there will, III future, be nc
cause of complaint on the score OF the
want of Hotel accommodation in Whining
ton. 1t rests with others now to make this
city place e pleasure rather than q do'e
to the wayfarinS and business traveller
The merchant and citizen can do much to-
wards maintaining Wilmington as it is-Me
city Of the 'Sotc-tte commercial emporium O
N017h CurU3inn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19
National Cemeteries.

A National Cemetery has been erected
near Yorktown, which contains the remains
of two thousand one hundred and eighty
one Union soldiers, who fell during Nc
Clellan's memorable struggle on the PENN
sula. The Cemetery stands on the York
town and williamsburg road, about quar-
ter of mile outside the old Confederate
entertainments, and is tastefully laid out in
four equal sections of ground, with grass
plats, trees and shrubbery intermingling
with happy effect.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

Some liquor seized by the State author
ties in Middlesex county, Mass, was analy'
zed few days since. On bottle which
was lettered in guilt cd. Brandy" thirty
cents per glass, the chemist put the follow,
ing label Unable to decide what the
manufacturer of this intended TO initiate; II
contains more OF less camphene." He also
added, as n private mark, skull and cross
bones.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

Numerous expedients are reported from
Massachusetts to get round the prohibitory
law, which is now being enforced with II
gor in that State. The latest expedient Is
the sale of mince pies with a large quaint.
ty of brandy in them, OF, as a Boston pa
per expresses it, 'about one drunk to each
mince pie" These are known as can't
prohibition pies" and are chiefly sold in
the highly exemplary and moral town OF
Boston,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

Miss Salina Eller, of Beck, S :,tn oD
Hamilton county, Indiana, was bitten nt h.,
the finger by rabid dog some two nlSn nba
ago. Last week symptoms of hydroelRIn p, an.
appeared, and the disease was raplaly , "r
preaching the crisis when one OF tne STo
tors in attendance determined to Try C Jo1
mide of potassium, lately recommends
by European physician. ContlnulnSs S|
remedy until nearly two ounces haa ITO to
given, the horrible symptoms peS"u Is
abate on the 1st inst, and at last accO"H'-
it was hoped she might recover.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

The members of the Louisiana Legisla-
ture held meeting the day after adjourn
ment, and appointed committee of tbir-
teen, who where given authority to appoint
a State Executive Committee for the Ma
tional Reconstruction Party Of Louisiana,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19
Delaware united states senatorship.

WILMINGTON, DEL, April 9.-Hon. Jas.
A. Bayard, of Wilmington, who has been
appointed United States Senator, to fill the
vacancy caused by tho death of the late
Senator Riddle, Will take his scat at once.
Senator salisbury passed through the city
last night on his way home. If he resigns
he will probably be succeeded by his broth
er, who is now Governor of this State
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

They havea patriarch in Taunton, Mass : !
who says that he once raised flock OF wiz
ducks from pond when he took aim al
them with his gun and fred. They new ="
away with much clamor, and surprised "
find that none of them dropped, he eXan nr
ined the field of battle. He picked up lou
bushels of legs. There is touch oil Pattp LC1
in the old mans voice as he adds nr'"
too low
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

Philip Tompertt, Independent De II.
crat, was reelected Mayor OF Loui9VD'"
Kentucky, Saturday by 2,OlS majority
The total yote poIled is ebeut. g,2sg'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19

13Punch gives the following substitute ion
profane swearing, adapted to various sort
and conditions of men
Lawyer : Tax my bill.
Doctor Dash my draughts.
Soldier Snap my stock.
Bricklayer I'll be plastered
Bricklayer's Laborer : Chop my nod.
Carpenter Saw me.
Plumber and Glazier Solder my pipes
Smash my panes.
Painter : I'm daubed.
Engineer: Burst my boiler.
Dramatic Author Steal my French die
tionary.
Actor I'll be Kissed.
Tailor Cut me out. Cook my goose.
Binen Draper ; Soil my silks. Sell me
of.
Grocer Squash my figs. Sand my ST.
gar. Seize my scales.
Baker Knead my dough. Scorch my
mullins.
AuctiOneer Knock me down.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19
THE EXECUTION OF CAPTAIN WIRz.
STATEMENT BY HIS COUNSEL.

The UnfaIrMess of the IrAal--Pro0ts Oh
CAPTAIN NtirI- innc"e nee-Hts Dying
declarations Enelt 4" Brihc him to kn
rlicute Mr.. nn@is-Si.e were th" ISca'
T'orLurers Of shc Prisoners at Anderson
yiIic~-Ftcpo.aI of the Confederate An
fI,erttfes G.. Surrender them without
Equivalent, st., s>c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-04-19
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 7, Is

WASHINGTON, y. % NPIII = TOUT
To tie Editors Of lie Wig:
Please publish the enclosed advance
proof iii your valuable paper.
With the highest regards,
Your most OBJ Strv't,
LOUIS SCHADE,
Attorney nj Law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Frederick Affairs.

Mrs. Sallie A. Richardson, of Baltimore,
Secretary oF the Southern Orphans Relief AS
ISOLATION, has presented to the Stonewall Gene
terry Of this place, a splendid silver tea service
Of SIX pie c. in-luding urn, the whole valued
at SIS.
Mrs. r., is the wife of the lamented DR.. j.
Somerlield Richardson, who was killed the last
year OF the war in Back Creek Valley in Berke-
ley County,
The Government Revenue Officials at this
point seized one day last week six mule team
which was conveying II barrels of whiSlley to
Winchester. Il was charged that the whiskey
was being sent to market without the govern
ment tax being paid 1t belonged to MessrS
Moore * Eddy, distillers
Registration in this county has been com
p.etCd. In the 9Th and eth districts the num-
her Of voters registered WAS small. In the
Newtown district the registration stood: 800
whites to G8 negroes Winchester NerS.
DARN or DR. R. II. HoUsroy. The an
nomccmcrt Of the death Of DR.. R. NJ. Houston,
wall os received with many expressions of re-
get wherever he was known. OF a warm and
generous nature, frank and genial iu manners,
ana with q sk., IN his profession which COM
uaudcd au extensive aud successful practice,
his death viii create q vacuum in his neighbor-
hood hard % bv iiliel.-- IIizAAssisr Trzass, .,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Sauce for Goose and Gander.

Ever since the session commenced, Senator
Sumner has been pressing the consideration Of
his bin f.r universal suffrage in all the States
The measure is not pa'atable to the great body
Of tile Radicals Il VIII DO well enough to fls-
zen negro suffrage on the South, but its adopt
Ion in the North might result in supplanting
samcof the leaders TO give place to Fred Doug
.as a.t other iushy statesmen The Senata
..-s,re rules out the bin Of Sumner as in
-.....vi.h .le or3crof the Senate in which
{: SOS determined that no other business but
Reconstruction sLaI becJusiicrcd. On Friday
DEE urged bis proposition as Gllows
Nr Sumner coatsodel that his bill was in
order UrtCs that rule; that it was necessary %
complete tae work Of reconstruction. 1Great
sH-atarI u Congress could confer suffrage
upon the blacks IN the rebel States il certainly
could DO the same with regard 90 tue other
States To Was authorized uy the Constitution
and Uy amendments recently adopted How.
us would ask. could Congress REQUIRE universal
suffrage il the ryye. State, and deny il In the
other States How could a Senator look a
-st-. .l t.e face ID DE refused % pass this bin 70
JHgss this l.N was passed the reconstruction
bills were m1l.tst,y and tagra1tly unjust
I.a, clause Of the Constitution guaraateeinr a
republican government was q sleeping giant
which bad but lately been awaEcd, and uus-
now BE- applied O. secure impartial Justice
He challenged discussion Of this bin leclal-
eugsI debate upon IT, How cuuld the great
question now before The country be settled with
cut ta.s2 lu Delaware, Maryland. and Ken
t-cEy IL was ucedgit increase the Union vote
Be- would secure &. 1000 votes IN Connecticut, and
II0l9m Pennsylvania. Itwas ueeIedm New
York -l5 70 Indiana, and, In fact, in every
STATE
Aye, aye The negroes are needed to save
tls cruuJHrE Radical party We hope the
southern Conservatives viii join the aspiring
darLi.s, aal in every district elect to Congress
The b'aeae- sud mos. oL5rifl7cus negro that
can De acUd. Le; sua-cs and his ultras have
cyggeI!a. coula-i ausa.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
shepherdstown Items.

We copy the following items from the Shep-
herdstown Register of Saturday last
The Ladies of the NJ. E. Church, South, in
Shepherdstown, design having Festival in
Mr.. McMurran's School Room, commencing at
8 P. NJ, on Friday, 10Th instant, and continu-
ing on the afternoon and night Of Saturday,
10Th. Proceeds to furnish house for the Pas
tor Of said Church The public are invited.
Henry Miller, whoddthe shooting in Grants
Saloon. mentioned last week, had a prelimlna-
~ trial before Justice Underdonk on Friday,
and was committed to jail TO await the action
of the next Grand Jury, bail not being admis-
sible. He was, on Saturday evening last sent
to Martinsburg Jail to be attended to until he
is wanted at court.
We learn that Gen. r. NJ Harris, of Richie
County, presented Col John E.Schley, of this
county, with pair of White Chester Pigs, a
few days ago, and which though only ten weeks
old, weigh sixty pounds.
We learn that Mr.. Harrison Lloyd has pur-
chased of Mrs. Col. Hamtramck the five acre
lot, lying on the Charlestown road, which has
been fenceleSs for so long, for $40 per acre
cash
William Seibert, colored man that formal
ly belonged to Mrs. Joseph McMurran, died on
yesterday morning, in this place, at the ad-
yanced age of 90 years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Reconstruction Act Amended.

A Committee Of Conference having been ap-
pointed by both Houses Of Congress, on the 18th
instant, the bill as adopted by it passed. 1t
contains all the principal provisions as it origi-
nally passed, with a few new features ofno We
~ great importance. The authority Of Con-
gress in the Rebel States is declared para
noun" over the whole matter Demonstration.
The penal section is stricken ont in accordance
with the wishes OF the Senate Committee. The
Commanding Officers cannot be removed with
out the couseu; of the Senate.
Under this amended Act, they have almost
absolute power over the citizens Of the South
or rather over their subjects Of the South,
for they are denied omphat!call Y the veriest es-
sentials Of citizenship.
There is little doubt Of the fate Of the bill at
the hands Of the President lie viii return it
with his objections. Ofcourse it VIII have the
two-tbirds vote TO secure It's becoming q law,
Notwithstanding.
Mr.. Stevens in the course Of his remarks up
on the presentation Of sho report said, in allu-
sion 70 Senators, "some fragments Of the old
shattered Constitution had stuck, perhaps, in
their kidneys, and troubled them at night
When they tried to progress, the ghost Of the
past Constitution was found in their way, and
DISTRACTED them
The radical leader thus admits that the Con-
stitution framed by the wisest men and pro-
ioundest statesmen Of this or any other land,
under which the country has prospered with a
rapidity unparalleled in the history of nations,
is shattered And, though shattered, its
ghost stands in the way Of Senator's who are
not exactly up to the advanced PLATFORM Of
Thaideus. One thingis certain, that notwith-
standing the iu-health Of this distinguished
the ghost Of the shattered Con-
stitution does not disturb him at night. The
only thing that interferes with the operation
of his kidneys is the remembrance Of his iron
works and tan-yaEds destroyed by Confederate
raids. His thoughts by day, and dreams by
night, are Of conGscation Of rebel property in
the South. whereby he may be UNIDENTIFIED for
the loss of said furnaces and taa-yards. Is the
cold shattered Constitution in tue way" O!
such procedure?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
The Negroes and their Friends.


Ia an excellent article Of the Baltimore Sun
the good conduct Of the Southern slaves during
,he war. and their singular decorum and mo-
dcration s,nce their emancipation. are referred
% in ms. commentator, and the exceptional
atrceit;es in some localities arc justly ascnbed
20 the absurd and mischieyous teachings Of
white men. The writer says truly that if no
sinister outside influences had been iaterposed
between tie TWO races their mutual harmony
would be uninterrupted, and the freedmen
would ls gradually and steadily educated fNI
an intelligent discharge Of all his social ana
civil duties.
The s;uSiag fact IS aljucei that, even before
the aSolitca of slavery, larger amount hsa
been sacrificed by Southern men IN voluntary
erpapc;patiop than Great Britain expended in
her much Landed abolition in Jamaica, aud that
more colored people have been converted to
Christianity in the South. whilst slavery exist
ed. than ell the conycrtseron hcatLendom made
By all the religious missions Of England and
America.
Tho humane and liberal disposition Of the
people of Maryland is Illustrated in the extent
10 which voluntary emancipation bad gone be-
fore the war. BY the census Of 1850 the slave
population of Maryland was $1,000, and the
free colored people about the same number, 50
that the people Of the State had actually freed
about half their slaves before ABOLITION became
compulsory.
How did Massachusetts, and other New Eng
land States get rid of slavory2 BY pOcketting
the proceeds from Southern purchasers. The
records Of emancipation in that quarter aye
very meagre. I: was only after this transfer
Of human chattels that the spirit Of philan-
thropy animated Northern bosoms, and imp6l-
ca them to take the burden Of other peoples
sins upon their shoulders. Their senseless igi-
tation aided to bring about conflict in which
the lives Of nearly a million Of white menwere
sacrificed Gerritt Smith spoke truly when he
said the North was equally guilty with the
South in bringing on the bloody arbitrament.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
More Money Needed.

The amount appropriated for the expenses
Of registration, part of the military despotism
established over the ten Southern States, was
$500 600. Gen. Sckles reported that this
would be insufficient even for his military dis
triet The Secretary of War, in reply to a
resolution Of inquiry. says Improbable amount
necessary to carry out the reconstruction acts.
is. sl,64s,277, If the registration be kept
open for three months another half million will
be needed.
This is the way the money goes. Forty
millions to feed freedmen. and as many more
TO disfranchiJe white men by means of stand
inc army.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Berkeley County Affairs.

We take the following articles from the Mar
tnsburg papers;
H. H. Blackburn, Esq, has been appointed
Register in Bankruptcy for this ga Congress
sional District Mr. Blackburn is al able law
yer. and will Gil the position with credit TO
himself and satisfaction 70 the people.
We are alsopleasod to learn thatour mutual
friend, L. \. Luce, Esq. Of this place, has
been recently appointed Deputy IS. Marshal
for this District. Mr., Luce is very atfable,
e4tcrpsiSiug young man, fully competent TO
discharge the duties Of that office, which we
have no doubt he viii TO tho satisfaction Of the
public in general.
The fourth was celebrated by the Firemen
and Germans Of our town with great deal Of
patriotic enthusiasm.
OF the Fireman's celebration we CLEANED the
following: The barbecue given by the Fire
men was held at Woaycrs woods, situated about
three miles from town ON the B. & o. Railroad.
The day opened finely, and large concoursc
Of citizens were early on the ground. The
Martinsburg Brass Band WAS in attendance aud
enliyened the woods with their music. After
the reading Of the Declaration of Independence
by James W. Robinson, Esq, Hon. Charles j.
Faulkner took the stand and spoke eloquently
for about an hour He was followed by the
Hon. T. b. Hall in stirring address. Both
speeches were well received.
Hon. Chas J. Faulkner, in his address 10
the Fireman on the 4th inst, said that he felt
proud to live under the Stars sand Stripes-that
the South nigh: feel very thankful that the re-
bcllion had been crushed, aud the North take
lasting credit to itself for putting it down.
Berkeley Union.
Josiah Little, Of this place, arrested some
weeks since on the charge Of dealing in coun-
terfcit money, and held to hail for bis appear
auce, was tried in the United States District
Court Baltimore on Monday, found guilty, and
sentenced to four years confinement in the
penitentiary and to pay fine of $500 We
learn the principal evidence against him was
negro testimony.
man named Lakewood, residing some
three or four miles northwest Of town, was
brought in on Monday charged with abusing
his family, and put under bond to keep the
peace. - NQr,ipsjurg Era
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
The States Debts.

The President, on Monday. in transmitting
to tie Senate the correspondence between the
Secretary Of War and the commanders in the
rebul States, and the opinions of the Attorney
General, suggested that by wipng out the
States, the General Government might become
responsible for the debts of the States incurred
before tie war. This seemed to stagger some
of the Radicals for the moment, but they treat
cd the suggestion as moonshine. Certain it is,
however, that the debts Of conquered provinces
must be met by the conqueror
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
DIED.

On Sunday Morning, July eth. at the residence
Of her nephew, DR.. Turner, Smithfeld, Va, Miss
MARY JANE TURNER, of Frederick city, daugh-
ter of the late Thomas Turner, ESQ.,, of Georgetown
&C.
On the Eth instant, at the residence OF his SON
in-law, Isaac Tyson, Baltimore, Md, Ho"AkD
F. THORNTON, of Clarke County, Va, aged 10
years
On Sunday morning last, l4th inst. WILLIAM
HIRST, infant son OF C. L. and Ella V. Be!ler, OF
Winchester, formerly OF this town.
On the 4th instant, near Rippon in this county,
ANNIE EUGENE, youngest daughter OF Joseph
and Susan Anderson, in. the 10th year OF her age
On the 18th instant IDA EDEL. infant daughter
of Michael and Julia Behrend, of this town
At the residence of his brother, in Washington
CITY, on the 18th instant in the 65th year OF his
age, URIAH FORREST, of Rockville, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-07-18
Mexico

lt is stated that the Mexican authorities have
refused 70 let M Dauo. tie Preach minister
i-ars the country. lie is held az 8 hostage .-
A,ala:s. the Minister Of Maz.miGzn AZ the
C.ur. VI Trance. Aud it is stated that q
French fee. has been dispatched to Vera Crrz
to demand the release Of N. Da1o. An Aas-
,raa higato has been sent to seek the body Of
Macmillan
The City Of Mexico was taken possession Of
on ;Lc 21st Of June by Gen. Diaz. who seems
% have acted crsdi,ab,y. Under former or
lsr Of President Juassz, priests are forbidden
81 appear IN the streets in their clerical robes.
Gov Baz had issued a decree o5rfscating all
the converts. The Cathedral was robbed Of
an Us sacred vessels, All tie foreign repre-
-eatltiv5s are preparing toleave. The starva-
uon Prev.ag- TO the surrender is described as
terrible.