Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-03-15
STATE NEWS.

WHEAT CROP.--We learn that the wheat
crop in the State is promising. We hope
that the seeding has been for large crop.
The scarcity of corn will render an earl,
wheat crop necessary. -Raicigh Sentinel
The CEMETERY. The return of fairweath.
er has enabled the Ladies of the Memorial
Association, assisted by many of the young
gentlemen of the city, to resume their piou.
Iabors at the Confederate Cemetery. Tn.
work OF removing and re-interring the dead
is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily
R0lei9h Seni"~
FRUIT CRoP.-The indications are unia.
vorable for good fruit crop. In many
sections, peaches and early fruits are In
bloom, and vegetation generally is making
its appearance. If the frosts of March AMI
April do not cut off the fruit, it will he Il
wonder. The demand for dried fruits is
now SO extensive that it is desirable that oul
fruit crop should he large. We presume
the blackberry crop will be gathered very
vcly.-Raleigh Sentinel.
episcopal CHURCH.--It is gratifying to
be able to announce that during the visit
OF Bishop Atkinson forty-one white per
sons received the rite of confirmation, and
thirtyfOur persons of color. This result
is also complimentary to the incumbent
Rev. Mr.. Forbes Nelrbe3W COD,a0ercjm
COUNTY CoURr.- The Court Of Pleas ana
Quarter Sessions, of Craven county, con
vened i'll this city yesterday. Nothing more
was done than to organize and transfer thr
criminal docket to the new Criminal Court
Judge Green. To-day County Solicitor
will be elected, and the business of the
term will fairly commence.
NerbeJW Commercial
10 THE NORTH CAROLINA PREss-Our co
temporaries will please give publicity to
the following note, or its substance, from
Dr.. Robert E. Walker. 1t may be the
means of relieving the anxiety of the rea-
tives or friends of the deceased. DR.. Walk
Ell is Il reliable gentleman and will cheer
fully render any assistance in his power in
the premises
BEUroEr, N. G., March T. 1867.
Editor Daily Ne,obe,11 Commercial:
SIR On visiting the Soldiers burying ground
to-day (the occasion, disinterment of Union sol
diers) my attention called to the following IN
scrption John f. Harvill Co. D. Goth Regiment
n. G. Troops, died July It. 1861. This poor sol
der died at Mansfield General Hospital tFedcralD
subsequent to surrender of Fort Macon. ] am
told lie member of Captain Carraway's Com
pany. You give this information through
your paper if You think proper. have no doubt
his family and friends are in the dark as to hi.
to them will be cheerfully rendered
remain yours truly,
ROBERT Il. WALKEE
7. S. The grave is in good condition. The Off
Ger in charge OF disinte ing saw that it was not
disturbed.-Ne1cbeTn Commercial.
SHAMEFUL DEsECRATION.-The heartless
work which prevailed in the city cemetery,
soon after the close of the war, was re
sumed on Saturday night last, when the
private burial ground of the Ellis and Att
more family was desecrated. On TINT night
some heartless villain broke open brich
vault, then tore asunder the coffin case.
rent from the coffin the silver plate, an3
threw it into the garden, lin which the lot
is situated,) then broke open the coffin il
self, and left its contents exposed A more
heartless, fendish act we have never ae
corded.
The object of this foul act would seem H.
be the 6 finding of money" for contiguous
to the vault deep hole was found to be
dug beneath an apple tree, evidently will
the same intent
In this community there are vagabonis
who impose upon a certain class of fools.
by telling them where money is buried.
NetrberR COnlnnerCilR