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

SCOTLAND NECK.-Last week I made a
trip to Scotland Neck. in this county, dis
tant about twenty miles from here. The
road lies close to the bank of the Roanoke,
for good part of he distance, and leads
through some fine plantations. One of the
plantations through which I passed is
8" Caledonia. formerly owned by the late
James G.. Johnston, of Edenton. Tt is one
of the most productive in the State, COM
prising over 1000 acres of the most fertile
land, cleared, together with q large body
of wood lands. 1t fronts over six miles on
the river, and is in O most excellent state OF
cultivation. Some of the land on it pro-
duces two bales of cotton, Or forty-hve to
| fifty bushels wheat, or fifteen barrels corn
to the acre. Mr.. Johnston, before his
death. willed this whole plantation, with
| the stock and utensils, to his then over
seer, Mr.. Futrill. It was chiefly owing to
the energy, industry and skill Of Mr.. Fu-
trill that the plantation was brought to its
present fine condition ; and as a reward for
his long and faithful services N1r. Johnston
left him the entire property. Poor fellow !;
he did not long live to enjoy his good for
tune. He died last fall, after short sick
ness, leaving q widow and half a dozen
children. The plantation is now rented
out to various parties, and returns net
revenue this year of over SIT, ,O0O-a very
handsome income in these times, It is
now cold and raw enough for March, with
rain every two or three days. The cotton
looks "puny," and corn no better Plan
ters look blue, and merchants bluer. And
really, it is no wonder why they should
for if we do not soon have change, this
section will be very badly off next winter.
What is now wanted to make the land
laugh is good, warm, life-giving sunshine.
Let us all pray that it may come
Cor. of Norfolk Journal
COUNTY MATTERS. s.-The Court of Pleas and
Quarter Sessions for this county adjourned
on yesterday, after having been III session
since Monday of last week.
We learn that the county taxes on all
subjects were laid at exactly three times
those imposed by the State.
Willie Perry was elected Superintendent
of the County Work-House, uice Wyatt J.
Holleman, resigned.
Wyatt j. Holleman, late Superintendent
of the County Work House, was tried for,
and convicted of, an assault, in whipping
negro convict for disobedience of orders
We have no doubt the man deserved pun
ishment, but the Superintendent transcen-
ded his authority in inficting that particu
lar kind We are surprised that he should
have done it, considering his purity rela-
tions.
On yesterday, r. C. Badger, Esq, re-
signed the position Of County Solicitor,
which he has SO ably filed, and Mr.. Chas.
NJ. Busbee was appointed, by tie Magis-
trates, to perform the duties of the Office
until August term. Mr.. Busbee is a young
gentleman of much promise, and will make
good officer.
Geo. Taylor was elected County Regis
Tow o.;o ~
Raleigh Sentinel.
BooTs AND SHOES. The Boot and Shoe
Manufactures of Lincolnton are spoken of
in the highest terms by the Courier, show
ing that the people of North Carolina can
do their own manufacturing if they will, as
we mean they shall. The Courier says
that in Lincoln they manufacture the very
best quality of boots, shoes and CATERS, ties
and slippers for the ladies, and in a supe-
rior manner.
LoYAL1sM.-A Mr.. Tourgee, one of the
loyal " lights in North Carolina, some
time since addressed the people of Lin
colnton. In the course of his remarks, he
stated that since he had been in the town
of Lincolnton, threatening letters had been
placed under his door. The town council
called on Mr.. Tourgee for the letters in
order that they might identity the hand
writing and punish the author, but the gen.
tleman could not produce them. OF course,
no such letter was ever written, thus devel-
oping another phase i'll the 1" unmistakable
loyalty" of North Carolina. What should
be done with men who thus attempt to stir
up strife among the people. Behold these
prosecuted saints Wilson Carolinian.
CRoPs.-The continued cold rains during
the present month have damaged the cot
ton crops of this section to such an extent
as to render the prospect of a large yield
next fall matter of gloomy doubt Many
planters have been forced to replant large
portions of their lands and in many cases
have wisely substituted corn for cotton.
Weldon STATE
APPOINTED. We learn from letter just
received from Washington that Chief JUS
tice Chase has sent the following nomina-
tions to Judge Brooks for Registers in
Bankruptcy in this State: For the 9Th Dis
trict, Col. G. A. Cilley; for the 9th District,
r. II. Broadield, Esq; for the 9Th Dis
trict, Thomas B. Keoah, Esq.
Salisbury Old North State.
PERSONAL Hon. VIM. Lander, of Lin
coin, has been for some time suffering Sc
verely from an affliction of his eyes, nearly
depriving him of sight We are plased to
learn, from the Lincoln Courier that he is
now undergoing a course of medical treat
ment from which he and his friends antici
pate relief.
New SUNDAY SCHOOL RooM.-One of the
neatest buildings we have ever seen for
Sunday Schoo! purposes has just been
erected on the lot of the Episcopal Church,
in this city, by that denomination. It is
of the Gothic cottage style, and the win
dows are of stained glass. We are glad to
learn that the fourishing condition of the
school justifes SO handsome an improve
ment.-Raleigh Sentinel.
DROPPED DEAD.-Mr. Balls Gardner,
says the Asheville News, dropped dead in
the road, near Burnsville, on the 18th inst.
SINGU1AR.-There is a woman living near
Asheville, now 40 years old, who has per-
fectly formed body, but neither arms or
legs. Her name is Hester Massy.
THE FALLS OF THE RoANoKE.-The great
est natural water power in this State, or
perhaps in any other, is formed by the
falls of the Roanoke, which commence here