Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-06-28


the Bingham Factory which was to have
been started about this time in this city, to
suspend the scheme at least for time.
We are nevertheless in strong hope that the
enterprise and energy of W. II: Willard,
ESQ.,, and those connected with him, will
prompt them, as soon as 1t can be done
with safety, to put the factory In motion.
Factories are absolutely necessary IN this
CITY to give employment to our large poor
female population. Raleigh Sentinel.
IMPROVEMENT. and pinching as the
times are, we are glad to see some little
spirit of improvement among us. Messrs.
PulIium, Jones & Co. are Cxcavating the
ground on the National Bank lot, for the
purpose Of erecting a commodious store for
their increasing business.
Mr.. \. L. Lougec, we also observe, is ar
ranging to erect new brick store on the
ground between fuckers Hall and Graus-
mans merchant tailOr's store.
Raleigh SestiaeL
BURNING FLU1D.-We are glad to learn
that r. W. Best & Go. will, in q short time
put into operation factory for the manu-
factuTe of the 'EAurora Burning Fluid" a
new article, bnt one which has been fully
tested, and found to be the best and cheap
est light now in use. AS soon as they are
prepared to manufacture, they will make
it known to the public. Raleigh Sentinel
PERsoNA1-Rev. Dr. Smedes, Rector of
st. Mary's School, Raleigh, n. c., occupied
the pulpit of Grace (Episcopal) Church yes
terday morning and afternoon, and ST.
Paul's at night The distinguished divine
was listened to by fiattering audiences,
among whom were seen many Of his old
pupils. No lady who was educated at ST.
-, TO-, o+p
regard for it's noble Rector.
Petersburg Eat2er.
ACCIDENT on THE ATLANTIC RAILROAD
The train from below did not reach here on
Sunday nor Monday, and perhaps ii will be
Wednesday or Thursday before we have q
regular train on that road.
1t seems that the cuIvert at Southwest
had washed out, over which the engine,
tender and baggage car passed, but the Sc
cond-class car broke through, and was
into the stream; this threw the en-
CINE off also. We are happy to learn that
no one was seriously injured. One man,
Joseph Nelson, was slightly bruised about
one of his knees.
Some apprehension had been felt here
for the safety of the bridge across Neuse,
near KinstOn, but we are assured by Capt.
Thomas, that it stands firm and mistaken
by the heavy pressure Of water bearing
against it.
This is the first accident which has oc-
CURED on this road for Il great while, and
it will readily be perceived that it was not
the result of negligence on the part Of the
Of the road; it was one Of those
occurrences placed far remote from the eye
of man.
While the delay will be a source of in
we shOnld feel very thankful
that no lives have been lost.
Goldsboro' Star.
LIBRARY As8ocIAIIoN.-On the adoption
of the Constitution of this Association last
Friday night, the following gentlemen sub
scribed their names as members. Many
others, who were absent, will do so on
evening next: Stephen ". Isler,
E. ". Adams, J. b. Hardwick, 3. VanLear
Hutton, J. G. Slocumb, VIM. Robinson,
Adam c. Davis, VIM. II. Moore, W. I.
S. 4. Moses, Z. 4. Wright, NJ.
r. Raiford, Solomon We'll, w. J. Street,
". G. HoIlowen, Sam'l L. Straet, Jno B.
J. ". Gulick, G. S. Wooten, G.
d. Green, ". c. Hunter, J. W, Morris, r.
and Jesse W. Edmundson.
GOldsbOro' NeacS.
DWELLING BURNT-The dwelling house
of Mr.. Jerry Fl. Maxwell, in Providence
i'll this county, was con-
sumed by fire on Saturday the 18th inst,
together with all the furniture and clothing
Of the family. The fire is supposed to have
been accidental Charlotte Democrat.
WHERE'S BARNUM.-The AshvilIe News
is responsible for the following
A Mr.. Farmer, of Anderson County, in
forms us that he had born on his place an
animal that was evidently half pig and
half goat. The head and shoulders were
bog, but the other part of the body was
goat. We believe the stories of the snake
and dog men now. Where's Barnum .
He ought to have an agent here to gather
up the curiosities. We can fill his museum
with all kinds of monstrosities, from mid
night politicians up to any other unnatural
production.
A SABLE WITNESS. THE Asheville News
says : A sable witness being examined at
this Court was asked if some Of the parties
lad not been posting him as to what he
should swear to when he replied:
They can't get me to swear false cause
hey amt none of my hin."
COMMISSIONERS OF BEAUFoRT.-W learn
hat the following appointments have been
made by Gen Sickles for the town of Beau
ort
Mayor Thomas Allen.
C0unciLaen-W. A. Moore, Il. L. Selleck,
Y. f. Piver, c.. S. Bell
These gentlemen took the oath and were
worn in before Major. Van Horn on Fri
lay last.-New Berne Jonr. Of Commerce.
GRAND Concert AND MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
We mentioned few mornings since that
/ number OF ladies justly celebrated for
musical talent were preparing to give us
N entertainment at an early day. We are
low authorized to state that concert and
musical festival will be given at the Court
Room on Wednesday and Thursday even
Goth and 9th inst. Thesobject of
he entertainment is to raise funds for the
benefit of Christ Church in this city We
ire pleased to learn that one or more fair
Tocalists recently Of our neighboring city of
ioldsboro' will be present and participate
III the Occasion.-Newbern Jour. Of Com.
DYEING. The Ashville Ners, speaks thus
If the progress of art in. that region
Our friend 4. II. Polk showed us a few
lays ago some beautiful specimens Of dye
ing, which had been performed under
new process. He assured us that the ma
IenalS We're much cheaper, the cOlors brigl-
ter, and the time and trouble much less
than by the old process wbiln tho fabric