Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-01-10
STATE NEWS.


. -, tbe subject of the Z. S. Land Tax,
&C., viz:
John A. Gilmer, Of Guilford
las. NJ. Leach, of Davidson.
p. II. Winston, OF Berthe,
BEDFORD Brown, of CasWeH
l''''' RaAeigh Sentinel
W., T STRANGE.-One OF our best Cit
ING daparted this life on Jany. End, inst.
10 was buried Yesterday and his remains
oacompanied by our first citizens. The
hath of this gentlman creates a void IN the
social circle in which he moved which VIII,
we fear, be long void. He was OF a soclable
and generous disposition and many friends
viii miss him.-Chariotte Guardian.
KuLED.-We learn that a man, by the
name of Cooley, was run over by the Raj
eigh and CASTOR train, last evening, about
fo'clock. near the Pigeon House, and kill
Ell. 4 coroner's inquest on his remains
was held this morning. We have heard no
particulars, but it is supposed that the IN
Tor innate man was lying asleep on the
track. probably in a state of lntoxlcatlon
Sentinel, 4th inst
STORM Las, night was an awful one to
Ir.,,. " no were compelled to be exposed.
SNOW. Z IN, sleet aud nail fell nninterrupt-
,-Itv for hours. Taken altogether, it was
fin. .veraat st,rm experienced IN this latl-
n il for years. This morning the ground
s..,- covered with Il thick and hard crust to
IT,. depth OF several inches, and the trees
r.rniShed with frost work OF silver, which
rejecting the rays of hrigh sun, present
81 "a rare and gorgeous spectacle. The fine
poem on our first page, forwarded to us by
lady correspondent, describes the glorl-
ous winter beauty in exquisite measure.
Sleighing is all the rage to-day, and the
merry iingling Of the bells rings out upon
the crisp and resonant air IN every dIrec-
tion.-Rn Sentinel, All.
OUTRAGE IN FRANKLIN. mlscreant
set fire to Mr. Henry Pearces barn, near
Franklinton, on the night of the 26th ult.,
ana burned to death three horses and nine
COWS besides destroying all his.fodder, oats,
peas and farming utensils. His loss is about
3, 800.
The object of the incendiary was not
,,lurder, as nothing was taken from the
barn We learn that no clue has been OBJ
tanned as to the peretratOr OF the deed, and
II is probable that the diabolical affair will
alwlys be shrouded in mystery.
RaJeigh Sentinel
pEHsoHAL-During onr recent trip to
Stokes we had the pleasure of meeting
with Dr. Westmoreland, the Commoner for
that county Dr.. ". although he is not a
great b,ltiHq member, he is great 1rOrhey',
and never allows an opportunity to pass
when he can defend or forward the inter
ests of his constituents He is member
that don't believe that any question that
comes before that body is either too great
for his comprehension OF too small for his
attention. The DR.. has been warm sup
porter of all measures for public improve
ments in the State, which in the end viii
be the best measures for the relief of the
people" that our Legislators can adopt.
Uestern Sentinel
We most cheerfully endorse the above.
DR.. Westmoreland is one Of the most use
full and industrious members of the Gene
-rssl Assembly. Jealous tf the interests OF
his immediate constituents, he evinces a
generous liberality to al measures looking
to the good of the State.-ED. JOURNAL.
RocKINGHAM LODGE, No. 216, A. Z. NJ
At q regular monthly communication OF
Buckingham Lodge, No. 216, y. L. NJ,
held at the Masonic Hall, on Saturday even
ING the 18th ult. the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing ma
sonic wear:
Bro Frank Sandford, W. NJ.
&" John J. McSween, S. ".
:" w p Mcdonald, j. w.
g ]. II. Osborn, Secretary.
g j. L. Northam, Treasurer.
John V. Terry, s. D.
J. G.. Usury, J. D.
g John W. Terry, o,+o,.-o,,7,
g Harvey Terry, I
:" John York, Tyler.
RAIL ROAD MEETING IN SURRY.-A large
number OF the citizens OF Surry county
met at Mt. Airy, on the 1st day OF Janua
". 1867, for the purpose OF considering the
question Of Rail Road communications.
The meeting was organized by calling
William HaymOre, Esq, to the CHAIR, ano
appointing John NJ. brewer aud Joseph
biting, Secretaries.
Al the request Of the Chairman, Nj. j,
T. Graves briefly explained the objects OF
the meeting
Mr.. Z. 5. Cfilmer, moved that commit
tee of five gentlemen be appointed TO pro
bose business for the meeting.
The motion being adopted, the Chair
man appointed Messrs. X. S. Gilmer J. ".
Brewer, j. c. Norman, John Banner and
!. +. Graves. the committee.
The committee retired, and during THEN
absence, the meeting was ably addressed
by MI j. &. GImer.
rne committee returned and reported the
following resolutions
VIZ, portion of the people OF Starry county,
having assembled to.uay TO consult together &ld,
possible, ~ DEVISE SOn means 10 IHfIsC spirlt
OF eIt rpr sc among us, TO drvelope the nncral,
niaaUlac -gIrus and agricultural resources of our
section OF the country, and to restore and inc
It's former prosperity, have considered the subject
e3ndIdly, III all it, bearings, and have concluded
that increased facilities for transportation would
a5d more imam all other means III the accomplish
mCat OF oar object We have further considered
that, though We are mainly dependent on
the Rail Roads ot Virginia, Yet citizens Of North
carolina, desiring 70 promote the Interest of the
Whole State We Ought first to seek a connection
with tic i|aii ItO4,;s OF State.
ihf,c'"'e, '''*"'r"d, hat we request our repre-
rcntati%es ~ ttc present Legislature. both i'll the
Senate aEt Common Ms to use their best efforts to
procure Il chsrtyr for 4 Rail Road from some point
ou the North Carolina Rail Road to Mt Airy and
III Virginia iine. and 10 procure aid from the State
20 assist III the construction of the said Road.
".sa'rrJ, That by extending the said Rail ROAD
q, ttc Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road, the vas
dcp"-its Of limo. gypsum and salt in Southwest
eri Virginia VIII be opened to the people Of tn
whole State.
LeSn'r.i, That the connection by Mt. Airy, Wit
;ha Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road would
greatly promote the interest Of all the Rail Road
IN the State, and especially of the North Carolina