Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-12-06
STATE NEWS.

SUPREME COURr-The winter term will
commence on the second Monday in Jan
uary next
First recb-Monday and Tuesday will
be devoted to applicants for license
Causes on the first Circuit will be called.
.SecOlld 1roeE.-First and second Circuits.
Third 7ceek,-Fourth and sixth Circuits.
F0wh areeh-Seventh and eighth Cir
cults.
Fyf1h ,cccI-Third Circuit
MAsoN1c.-The annual election OF officers
for Hiram Lodge, No. 40, of this city, took
place on Monday evening last, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were duly elected
D. W Balm, W. NJ. S. NJ. Parish, S.
W; A Kline, ). W; NJ. Grausman,
Treasurer J. G. Maroon, Secretary.
The following officers were elected in
Raleigh Chapter, No. 10, on Tuesday eve
ming last
Jno. Nichols, High Priest j. T. Meath
cry, King d. ". Balm, Scribe j. II. Sc
park, Captain Of the Host john T. Har-
rison, Principal Soiourner A Kline, Royal
Arch Captain Z. H. Bradley, O. NJ. Sd
Vale E. S. Lougee, q. NJ I'd Vale j. II.
Rosenbaum, G.. NJ. 1st Vale N. Graus-
man, Treasurer ; s. NJ. Parish, Secretary ;
J. N. Belts, Guard.-Ral. Progress.
RELEASED. afternoon Mr.. j.
W. Maultsby and Jordan G. Leggitt, Oh
Fayetteville, charged with being implicated
in the killing OF the negro Bebee, at that
place, were released from military custody.
They gave bonds in the sum Of $4,000 to
be forthcoming when called for.
These gentlemen speak in high terms OF
the courtesy and kindness Of Col. Bomford
I d, O,I AL
SHERIFF RAY.--We learn that charges
have been preferred against this excellent
officer, for having " obstructed reconstruc-
ton, by telling the colored people that
they could not vote until they paid taxes"
The charges are said to have been prefer
red by " ". Holden and ]. 7. Deweese.
Mr. Ray will be able, we presume, to vim
dictate himself, by the mouths of many
witnesses, from the accusation. We gaze,
some days since, q perfectly correct and
truthful account of this transaction.
Col BomfOrd has very properly consti-
tutel a Board to investigate this matter
1t consists of Capts. Smith and Snider and
Lieut.. Aiken Sentinel
WAKE COUNTY COURT. The County
Court of Wake holds over the present
week, with full State docket. We are
pleased to hear our young friend Charles
NJ. Busbee, Esq, County Solicitor, spoken
of IN tiattering terms as an efficient and
industrious oficer.--Ral. Sentinel
WILLIAMSON AND TARBoRo RAILROAD
The friends and supporters Of this road
had grand mass meeting and barbecue at
Warren's store, in North Carolina, Oh Sat
urday last. The meeting was very enthu-
siastic in the cause, and was addressed by
talented speakers.
TIE TEEsPIANs. s.-We learn that the
Thespian Association have determined to
give their first representation, in Tucker
Hall, on Friday evening next, upon which
occasion they will produce Rip IAN lVinh7e
and an excellent farce.
We do not wish to raise public expCcta-
ton unduly. Besides, the dob"t Of our
young tOwnSmen on IN untrIed field will
necessarily be attended with its drawbacks.
But We know that the Association embraces
much genuine histrionic talent, and that all
the scenery and appointments on the occa-
sion will be such rs to secure a very credit
able rendition.
We predict an OverhoWing house and
brilliant Success-Such an one as will en-
courage the corps to continue their efforts
to begule dull care, while contributing to
the most laudable and praise worthy bene-
factions. The proceeds it will be remem-
bered, after deducting expenses, are to go
to charities-Ral. Sentinel
The TRIAL OF Moses 4. BENCINI.-We
barely had time on Saturday evening to
announce the acquital Of this young man,
tried in the Superior court Of this county
last week on charge of murder, in having
killed John Rich, in September last, under
very peculiar circumstances. The prisoner
had an only sister, to whom he was devo-
tedly and tenderly attached, and being sud
denly informed that she had been seduced
by Rich, and that he (Rich) had taken ad-
vantage Of her presence in his own house to
accomplish his designs upon her, he imme-
diately, in state of mental excitement
amounting almost to frenzy, rushed to the
house of the deceased, three and Il half
miles distant and shot him, inficting
wounds of which he soon after died. He
then returned to the city and surrendered
himself to magistrate, remarking to him,
Il have killed John Rich. He seduced
my sister, whom loved better than my
own soul, and for whom / was willing to
die"
The killing was admitted, and the plea
principally relied upon by the defence,
which was very ably conducted by Messrs
Boyden & Bailey, j. NJ. McCorkle and
JAS. E. Kerr, Esqrs., OF this place, and
Gov. Vance, of Charlotte, was that at the
moment of the commission of the deed, his
reason was SO far dethroned by the shock
oceasioned by the sudden announcement
to him of his sisters disgrace as to render
him irresponsible for the act, and it was
upon this ground, doubtless, that the jury,
after deliberating for twenty-four hours,
returned verdict of ''NoT GUILTY