Wilmington journal., 1867-10-04
STATE NEWS.

man from the upper end of this county IN
formed us yesterday that the army worm is
doing considerable damage IN that section,
in some cases sweeping whole fields and
almost utterly destroying every Yest1ge OF
the weed. A gentleman living below Hall
fax vbs had some hundred acres in cotton,
ayows his willingness to take half-dozen
bales for his crop. But We trust that the
destruction will not be as great as antlcl-
pated.-Weldon Nears.
The CorToN- -WoRM-The Wilson North
Carolinian says that the insect has appear
ed on several farms in that County, and
has seriously damaged the cotton.
A correspondent, writing from Warren
County says:
"T6e cotton-worm is depredating in this
County The roads running through the
fields are full of them. Whether they will
do any material damage, at this late day, is
disputed question. In fact, the farmers
are very little acquainted with them. 1t Is
observed that, after the leaves are destroy
ed, they consume the small bolts. So far
they have alta, ked only the rank growth
inducing some to believe that the grain, by
admission of the sun and air, will counter
balance the loss of the small bolls, which,
in any event, would hardly reach matu-
rity. ."-Raleigh Sentinel.
SHERIFFs.-The Sheriffs of Bladen, Cald-
well, Lincoln, Alexander, Clay, Yadkin,
Sampson, Edgecombe, Pasquotank, Column
bus, Martin, Jones, Montgomery, Nor
tbampton, Person, Caswell, Surry, Rowan,
Wilson, Allegheny and Dayie settled with
the Comptroller and Treasurer on ycster-
day.
They report the crops TO he rather I'M
promising, except III Clay county, where
the wheat and corn are both good. The
cotton worm las made its appearance III
BIaden and Sampson. IL had not appeared
in Edgecombe at the last accounts.
Raleigh Sentinel.
TEMPERANCE.-At recent meeting OF
the friends of Temperance neld IN this city,
it was resolved that the ministers of the
different denominations III Mecklenberg
county be requested to preach, at some
time during the month OF September, on
the subject of Temperance. In accord
ancc with this resolution We are informed
that the subject will be presented from the
Methodist pulpit of this city tomorrow.
Charlotte NelcS.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE Row AT
GRASSY BRANCH, IN UNION CoUNTY.-We
gave a'brief account OF this affair in yes
terday S issue. We have since learned that
the negro man was arrested under instruc
tions from the COmmandant OF the Post,
in this city, for violation OF the military
order against carrying concealed weapons.
1t happened, at the time of the arrest, the
negro was in attendance upon a mass
meeting of the League, Red Strings and
other orders, at Grassy Branch, and one
Hinson, (white,) a deserter from the Con
federate army, and chosen leader of this
gang called upon his comrades to rescue
their brother Leaguer leading on his delu-
ded followers he effected the release of the
prisoner but the whole party, consisting
Of five whites and four negroes, have been
taken by the military, and are now lodged
IN Jail IN this city.
The COmmandant of this Post knows no
political party in the administration of his |
duties, but to evil dOers of every party he |
is determined to make his rule terrible. 1t
is the only way to preserve peace and quiet. |
Charlotte Ne,cS
BROUGHT FOR TRLAL.-Messrs Hall, Lut-
terloh, Leggett and Ed P. Powers, the
gentlemen who have been for some time
confined in Fort Macon on the ground of
an alleged conspiracy in the Bebee case,
have been brought to this city. We pre- |
sume the military tt. al will commence in
this city in the course of a few days.
Raleigh Sentinel.
HEAVY TRAvEI-PoITE CONDUCTORS
GooD ACCOMMODATIONS travel on the
Wilmington and Weldon road is quite
heavy-and the travelling public, when
they arrive at Weldon ria Seaboard, |
and the Petersburg road, as naturally fall
into the great Southern hne-the Whining
ton and Weldon road, as all little streams
rush into large rivers. The long train of
coaches, passing over this road, daily, are
crowded with passengers, who meet with
polite and accommodating conductors, and
find the accommodations quite as good as
can be made on railroad. The time Is
quick, and considered safe, under the care
Of sober and skillful engineers.
Goldsboro' Su.
EARLY TIMES IN RALEIGH We have
been favored with an inspection of the ad-
vance sheets OF the pamphlet bearing this
title, compiled by L. S. Tucker, ESD, and
now in course of publication by Messrs.
Walters. Hughes Il Co., of the Biblical Re
c0rCter. 1t embraces the addresses deliver
ed by the Hon. ID. L. Swain, on the occa-
sion OF the completion of the monument
10 the memory OF jacob Johnson, the Ia
ther of the President, and OF the dedica-
ton of Tucker Hall, together with the
maps of the city made III 1892, 1884 and
l941. 1t Is gotten up In a neat style, and,
when completed, 1t will be an invaluable
contribution to our local history. We are
greatly pleased that these addresses are to
be preserved in so durable q form
Raleigh Sentinel.
DEER HUNTING.-There is much game in
this vicinity this fall, deer being in quite
abundance. Se~eral fine bucks have re-
Gently been brought down by the rife and
from the good shot of our sporting gentry.
we deem they stand but a poor chance
whenever a successful drive is MADE. We
acknowledge an inivtapation from some
gentlemen living near here to participate
IN hunt this morning, but are sorry we
cannot attend Wepromise to accept anoth-
er "Day. ay."-Weldon NeUS.
Travel upon all the different roads run
ming to and from this point has increased