Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-06-07
STATE NEWS.

stoekhoiders of the Western y. c. Rail-
road, was held at Morganton on Wednes-
day last, called by an order of the Board of
ID1fectors, to act upon amendments to their
Charter, passed by the last General Assem-
bly, /: .u.5,...... -.
/ George F. Davidson, ESQ, Of Iredel,
was called to the Chair and r. F. Simon
ton and ". A. Eliason, appointed Secre
taries -gsH ... I. ~ -. .f,f H.. -
The committee to ascertain if a majority
OF the Stock was represented, reported in
the affirmative, and the meeting was de-
Eclared duly organized and ready tor bust
ness. .... #...t ..-' "a. a.
Col. Tate explained the object oil the meet
ing and caused to he read the acts of tho
Leglslature-the one removing all restric-
tons from the Charter, authorizing the let
ting to contract of any part of the work
along the entire line, the subscription of
land at cash valuation, &C., ne. The
other to authorize the French BROAD or
Buncombe Turnpike Company 10 sell to
the Railroad Company their road
MIR. Woodfn, of BuncOmbe, addressed
the meeting, advocating the acceptance by
the company of the legislation referred to
and lnslnuated that there was a lack of in
terest on the part of some, who now en-
Joyed railroad facilities, ill putting the
work forward. This was warmly repealed
by Col. Tate, who declared that the people
OF Burke and the counties East felt earn
estly anxious to see the road completed
through to the Tennessee line, and at the
earliest possible day--that he would give
more money toward this object, than the
gentleman from Buncombe-there was not
means enough to do ALL and, therefore,
what work was to be done should be con-
nected with the finished part 50 as to be
ou 1ol1 Ia Ill
Bonds at forty cents was ruinous to both
the company and the State, &c.
Mr. Woodhn reioined, saying, he felt
very deeply the need of road in his coun-
ty, the people were not to be put off, that
II this road was not pushed forward, they
would turn their attention to the SO Cross
Charter, &c
The question upon the acceptance of the
amendment WAS put to a Stock vote, and
carried by nearly q unanimous vote.
A proposition was read from party Of
fering to lease the Road for two years, and
rebuild the depots, put in new cross ties,
&C., which WAS referred to the Board of Di-
rectors.
At meeting OF the Directors after the
Stockholders meeting had adjourned, we
learn they decided to purchase the Bun
combe Turnpike at 900. To let OUT one
division of 20 miles from Paint Rock up
the French Broad River, at once, and to
put the contractors to work from Morgan
ton, West.-Salisbu;y Banner.
ANOTHER ROBBERY. Cicero Green
(brother of Judge Green Of the criminal
court of this city left the city for his home
on Neuse road, about y miles distant, in
company with his wife. About 4 miles from
the city he was stopped by party Of ne
groes, who took from him his money and
watch, they then made him and his wife
get out Of the buggy, and carried them some
distance in the woods.
Leaving d party to guard Mr.. g. and
lady, most Of them vent off rs they said to
inform the Captain,
They soon returned and told Mr.. Green
that the Captain stated that III consldera-
ton Of his having his wife with him, he
would allow him to keep the horse and
buggy.
A gentleman who was following Mr..
Green a short distance behind, seeing what
was going on alarmed the neighborhood,
and Immediate pursuit was given. The
party soon come up with the villains, who
fired into them, injuring no one; they still
continued to advance when the negroes
took to their heels and ran manfully.
We also understand that several other
parties were robbed the other day, by the
same band, it is thought We heard con-
siderable blowing short time since in the
Court House OF this city,. about negro not
being able to obtain justice when the coun-
ty of Jones was arraigned before the q. S.
Commissioners Court, for this district
We believed at that time and still continue
to believe that they could and can, and on
ly wish that this entire party might be
caught and brought before the court now
in session in this city, that they might have
the Justice done them they SO richly de-
serve. All these things occurred on the
public highway, in the broad daylight and
we would recommend to the men OF Jones
who have been living i'll fear of their lives
and property. to keep a bright lockout that
they do not lose their only mule.
New Berne Journal Of Com.
MASONIC INsTALLAT1oN.-The officers OF
Charlotte Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
we're publicly installed at Trelear Hall, on
Friday evening last, i'll presence of q large
audience of ladies and gentlemen. DIR.
VIM. Sloan o1ficiated in the installation Ger.
emory, being the highest officer Of the craft
present.
After the installation, Ex-Gov. Vance de-
livered all address, which was appropriate
to the occasion, in good taste, and was well
received by the audience. The Governor
appears to be equal to any occasion, under
any circumstances.
The Choir of the Presbyterian Church
was present and made music in q style that
cannot be surpassed for skill and excellence.
Charlotte Democrat.
DEATH OF Hon. r. S. DoNNEM.-By !
telegram to James B. Shepard, Esq, on
yesterday morning, we are panied to learn
the decease of Hon. Richard Donnell, who
expired at Newhern yesterday, at half past
o'clock, A. NJ
Mr. DonneIl has for many years occupied
large space in the public eye. We will
be enabled in our next issue to give express
sion to the public sorrow, at this event, in
| language somewhat suited to the character
and service of the eminent deceased.
Raleigh &a@da'W
The EXECUTIVE MANSION. are graft
fed to state, as well founded rumor, that
General Sickles has issued an order, requir-
| ing tho evacuation of the Executive Man
sion by the military and its delivery into
the keeping of Governor Worth.
Raleigh Sentinel.
| GoLD.--Calling in at the office of MIR. j..
Wagner Jermon, No. ., Springs Building,
on Saturday last, l was shown three OF the
e,,oc+ a,,oai mona of cold oyer founl in