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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
At His Old Tricks.

The young man Womble who was sent
to the penitentiary from this city for steal
ing a horse from Bob Clarke, and who has
just been pardoned out by our extra mer-
ciful Governor, has again been caught at
his old tricks. Last week, in the vicinity
of Weldon, he stole horse from Mr.
Moody, and started off with it, aiming for
Petersburg. He succeeded in getting as
far as Reams' Station, where he was appre-
hended and the horse recovered. He is
now in Jail in Northampton county, n. c.,
waiting trial.
There was much sympathy expressed
for him during his trial here on account of
his youth and the fact that he had been in
the army, but his conduct now shows that
it was misplaced, and that it would be bet
ter to let the law take its course He will
not better his fortune much by changing
the scene of his operations from Virginia
to Northampton. Up Petersburg Lnder.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
The Parthenian Young Ladies' Maya

We have received the July number of
this excellent Magazine, published at the
Baltimore Female College, and whose
pages are supplied with beautiful produc-
tons from the pen of the young lady pu-
pills Of the Institution. The most striking
feature in this number is an article on one
of whom We have a just right to be proud
Miss Augusta J. Evans, OF Mobile, the
Southern Authoress. A fine steel engrav-
ing of Miss Evans is prefxed to this arti-
Gle, which alone renders this number of the
Magazine especially valuable. We have
not examined all the articles contained in
this number, but the reputation Of the
Magazine is such, that we feel assured that
all who may read, will delight in their
beautiful originality and purity Of thought
and expression.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Speech OF Capt. Benjamin Robinson In
Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Nea0s Of the 10Th inst,
contains full report of d speech delivered
by our contemporary of the Dispatch, in that
place on Saturday last, before a large num-
Der OF citizens on the subject of registra-
ton, In the editorial notice Of this speech
the Netrs says
I've publish elsewhere II full, that able speech
Of Capt Benz Robinson, Of the Wilmington Dis
patch, before q large crowd Of our citizens on
saturday atternoon, July 18Th, at Il O'Clock. under
the Market House. Believing abe matter Of Regis
strntion to DO Of the greatest Importance, and
fearing that many of our people ere falling into
Indifference regarding the imperative duty of re-
STEERING, committee OF gentlemen of Fayetteville
waited on Mr.. Robinson. inviting him 10 deliver a
public address upon this important matter.
s. In compliance with the request of the Com
mittee. Mr.. Robinson spoke before q large crowd
for about an hour, giving great satisfaction, and
being listened to with much interest. Our read
ers will appreciate the sound judgment and justice
OF his views as embraced in this address. The
speech WAS reported for the News by regular
press reporter"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Petroleum Oil for the Cure OF itch.

DR.. Dccaisne, of Belgium, reports haY
ing used successfully the oil of petroleum
in upwards of six hundred cases of itch. IN
the great majority of cases, the disease was
completely cured after single friction. In
several after two, and in very few in
stances were three or four application re-
quired. The method failed in two or three
cases only, and in these sulphuret of line
was necessary to effect cure. 1t is not
necessary, as some military surgeons have
thought, to rub in the oil with coarse towels
and brushes, but, on the contrary, the
softest brushes should be used to spread the
oil on the skin. DIR. Decaisne, from eA
periments instituted in the military hos
pital and garrison at Antwerp, on the DIS
infection of the clothing, believes that this
process is quite unnecessary. Even if sons
of the germs of the itch insect should at
here to the wearing apparel, these are de-.
troyed by the action of the petroleum
with which the person of the patient IS sat".
rated
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Colonel CantweII's Address.

We have received copy Of The Life
and Character of franklin an address
delivered before the Franklin Literary Sc
ciety of the Oxford Classical School, by
Col. Edward Cantwell.
The whole address bears evidence of the
authors ability as scholar. His style is
very clear, concise and logical his argu-
ments are necessarily lengthy, but still SO
we'll connected as to be easily and perfectly
comprebended. He makes a rapid review
of the life of FRANKLIN, most especially in
its political connection. Just here, we
think the orator has strayed from his sub
iect and substituted politics for his former
theme. While we readily admit his pre-
misses and conclusions as to the right Of
secession, both as held by the trainers Of
the Constitution, and as one of the inhe-
rent rights of States, yet it Is now unfor-
Eunately too late to argue point already
decided by so potent all arbiter as the
sword.
The stSolid Men Of Boston, to whom
the address refers SO often, have impaired
but few Of their solid traits to their decen-
dants. The solidity Of "the Hub consists
in our day oi rabid fanaticism, and an
attempt to make great strides in civiliza-
ton. both civil and political. TO accom-
plish the latter, they seem to disregard the
acts and opinions of their ancestors, as ex-
ploded theories, and contemn them as draw
backs to what they would style an age of
Progress.
We are afraid that the point which the
speaker wishes to establish is hardly ten
able in the case Of Franklin. Our author
compares society TO the mind. and as the
"percipient soul" neverirrevocablyl osest the
impressions made on it, so society preserves
for future use the contributions Of its mem.
bers. be they good or evil.
Franklins example of pure, useful life,
devoted to his country and his fellow
beings, has but few followers. And here
the contribution is almost lost, just when,
If ever, it was needed. His earnest, pain
full and yet successful efforts to rise to dis
tinction, should act as chart for the young
men of the South at this trying crisis. We
AoPo CAo opo''Ao1 AnAuseu 4uto LIS young
hearers some resolution of emulation, some
ambition for distinction, some hopes of SO
living and acting, as to benefit their coun-
try and lift the veil of woe that shrouds her,
and that among the older and more thought
full. his arguments for the sovereignty OF
States convinced all skeptics of their error.
We hope the merit of the address will be
the measure of its influence, and wish that
time and space allowed us to give it the
notice it deserves. We wish Col. Cantweu
much success in his new field of labor as a
Professor and Lecturer, assured, as we are,
that he does justice to the chair which he
fills
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26

been bought of friendly power? Ger
|tainly. The goods were not illegal, but the
trading with the enemy was.
This is the first time that this very i'm
portant question has come before us for
consideration. It has been we'll argued and
patiently considered. We are not without
Important aid in determining the question.
It was we'll considered by the Convention
of 1866, and by the Legislatures which have
since assembled. The Convention was
prompt to declare that the rebellion, and
everything 1 aid of it, was illegal. And it
declared voc all contracts which were IN
aid Of it but it did not declare void all
contracts, the consideration of which were
Confederate Treasury notes on the con-
| trary, it pla ally declared such contracts
valid that all contracts made during the
war shall be deemed to be payable in money
of the value of said notes and directed the
| Legislature to prepare scale to show, not
| that said notes were Of no value, but to
show what their value really was. And the
Legislature did prepare such a scale. Now,
if the defense set up in this case be good,
then the Convention and Legislatures ought
to have made short work of it, and declared
| that all contracts should be deemed to be
payable in Confederate Treasury notes !;
and that such notes were illegal as con-
|
fore, that all such contracts were void. l
do not consider the question whether the
Convention or the Legislatures had the
power to validate or invalidate contracts,
bit their actions are cited to show that
those bodies regarded these notes as valu-
able, and considerations to SUP port con-
tracts. We thus have the concurrent opin-
ions OF the Judiciary, the Convention and
the Legislature Of the State, and an unin-
terrupted train Of decisions both in England
and the United States on kindred subjects,
that Confederate Treasury notes are not
illegal considerations in contracts between
citizens, unless it was the intent OF the par
ties to the contract thereby to aid the rebel
lion.
Our attention was called to an abstract
of a case decided in Tennessee, in which
Confederate Treasury notes were held to
be an illegal consideration. We regret
that we have not the case at large. It
ground that it was the money of rebels
Suppose it had been the coin of rebels
Doubtless there is some better reason than
that. It were an encouragement to rebels
and to rebellion to eXOnerate them from q
performance of their contracts, because of
their participation in so great mischief.
If the Judiciary could be influenced at all
by this consideration, it would hold them
to q more rigid performance of all their
undertakings. AS a court we neither IA
vor nor Cypress rebels, but hold the scales
of justice even. But we forbear further
comment, lest We do our sister Court in
Justice
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
$25,757,194
Pardon for Recreants.

We have heard that an effort is being
made to secure the pardon of certain prom.
lnent and notorious native radicals of the
State of North Carolina. We suggest that
there be added to the list the names OF
every deserter from the Confederate army
and such others as shall swear they are
ready to betray, or forsake, any cause at
the bidding power and to vote at the com.
ing election, the straight out radical ticket.
How well Shakespeare understood the
types OF representative men in his day =
Then, as now they are willing to
Crook the pregnant hinges of the knee.
That thrift may follow fawning.'
NeRbern Journal Of Commerce.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
The Death of M "a ximiIian-More Interesting
Details, sc.

GALVESTON, July 15.-We have the fol-
lowing additional particulars of the execu-
ton OF Macmillan When leaving the
convent Macmillan exclaimed ''What
beautiful clear heavens, it is such as I de-
sired for the hour of DEATH
All three were dressed with scrupulous
care.
The officer in charge of the firing party
begged Maximilian's forgiveness, saying he
disapproved the act, but he was soldier and
must obey orders. Macmillan replied -
'Child, a soldier must always comply with
his orders. I thank you with all my heart
for your kind sentiment, but exact that
you comply with the orders given YOU
Macmillan gave Miramon the centre as
a post of honor.
Mejia's wife ran distractedly through the
streets just before the execution, carving
new born babe. Juarez refused to deliv-
or Maximilians body, and says it is a sub
Ject OF treaty. Great antipathy exists to-
wards Americans because they asked Maxi
milian's life
Princess Salm-Salm devised the escape of
the Emperor, but was betrayed by the officer
IN whom she confded, who took a bride of
$25, 900 worth of diamonds She was Or
dered to leave Queretaro with all her at
PENDANTS.
A fight will probably take place between
Cortina and Beriozabal, who are old enc
mics. Both are recruiting The cause of
the dispute is the governership of Tamau-
lipas.
Cortina has been ordered to occupy the
Rio Grande with IL, 900 men, as an army of
observation. The United States govern
ment is hated because of interference about
Maximilian
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Differences In the shape of Feet.

The New York Hide and Leather J0G'""
notices few of the differences in the SHAPE
of the pedal extremities of people IN var
Gus sections of the country. Shoes mau'
for one locality are not adapted for al :,
For instance, broad shoe, wide IN th'
shank, is best adapted to the Eastern traus'
a narrow sole meeting with but little favor,
Rhode Island, though the smallest state .h II.
the Union, can boast of having some OF wv
biggest feet that ever trod sole-leather,
The Middle States require sinner shoes al 4ho .
higher in the instep than in the East. L ~,
instep grows higher as we progress SOUL .Lo
ward, commencing with Virginia, ana JUG
foot shorter and more plump.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
EXTRA Local.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE .roURNAL.
Odd Fellows Celebration at CSOIdsbOTO'.


Odd Fellows Celebration at GOIdsbOrO'.
GoLDsBoRo', July 18th, 1867.
NIEssRs. EDIToRs:-As stated in the hun.
ried note to you on yesterday, the celebra-
ton of the anniversary of Neuse Lodge, J.
O. o. F., came off to-day, the orator being
your fellow-townsman, Rev. A. Paul Repi-
ton, who had been invited by the members
of the above Lodge to address them on the
occasion.
Want of time must plead as an excuse fol
merely an outline of the "doings" of the
day. Meeting at their room, the members
of Neuse Lodge, together with the repre-
sentatives to the Grand Lodge and visiting
brethren, formed into procession and
marched thence to the Baptist Church,
where the address was to be delivered. Al
ter some excellent singing by the choir,
and prayer by Rev. Mr. Hardwick, the
speaker arose, and in an Grafton Of abont
one hours length, had the respectful atten-
ton of quite large audience. The speak
er commenced with the formation of the
Order of Odd Fellowship, both in Europe
and this country, and then proceeded TO re-
view its rise and progress to the present
day, and showing the benefits derived, not
only by the members but by the world at
large, proving conclusiyely that the Order
tended to elevate the human family, and
was, as it were, handmade to religion.
1t would be work of supererogation on
my part to endeavOr to give even synop-
sis of the address, but from the manner III
which the speaker handled the subject, it
was evident that he thoroughly understood
the principles which he there enumerated
and that his heart was wrapped in the
cause of Odd Fellowship. Some excellent
advice was given to the brethren, which, il
only followed, would reflect the highest
honors and credit upon the Order.
We have frequently listened to the Rev.
erend speaker, but this effort of his far eX-
celled any that we have ever before heard
him make.
After the ceremonies were concluded at
the Church, the procession moved through
several of the streets, and then proceeded
to the hotel kept by the Messrs. Privett
1--WE believe,) where, under the SHADY
trees" O sumptuous dinner awaited the
brethren and invited guests. Full justice
was done to the viands thus teinptingly set
forth.
At 3 P. M. we started on our downward
trip and reached here safely on schedule,
following the track this time, this be.
ing the accommodation train.
Yours, EXTRA Local.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Who il Responsible for AndcrsonvIIIe.

The New York Tribune innocently asks
the question ''WhO is responsible for An
Jacksonville 2" and proposes that Shanks' s
committee in the House shall investigate
whether the Government at Richmond was
implicated. It would be we'll to pursue the
investigation still farther, and ascertain
whether the present Secretary of War is
not chiefly responsible for the long incar-
ceratiOn and the attendant horrors of sick
ness, starvation, and death of thousands of
Federal prisoners at the South, whom the
rebel authorities would gladly have ex-
changed, except that the Secretary of War
Mould not exchange aCeH men for sick and DIS
abLed ones. The negro question was made
pretext for the stoppage of exchange, but
General Butler, while commissioner of ex-
change Of prisoners, repeatedly averred
that he could effect exchanges, man for
man, down to the last man, even including
negroes, if pe7maihedt to do so bv MeSecreta1.y
Of Var. We had surplus of rebel pris-
oners at the North, while our poor fellows
we're languishing, dying by scores and hun
dreds at Andersonville and elsewhere in the
South. Both the rebel and the Union COM
missioners OF, exchange were pleading to
be allowed to make the exchanges, by
which the lives of thousands of Union SOL
diers, who died in Southern prisons might
have been saved, bLt the " Carnot" of the
War Department was memorable. Ander-
sonville was the consequence. 1t would be
we'll for Shanks' committee to make thor
ough examination of General Butler and
General Milford and Colonel Ould upon
this subject. They can, if they will, throw
much light upon it, and perhaps it may be
found that the awful responsibility of An
Jacksonville was more in Washington than
in Richmond.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26

ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE JOURNAL
Meeting OF the Grand Lodge of the Inde
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, in NORTH
Carolina, at GOldsboro'.
GoLDsBoRo,' n. c., July 18th, 1867.
1LeSSrS. Editors After the usual amount
of bell-ringing, whistling, "all aboard -
&C., we whirled out of the depot Of the
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad on ON,
way to attend the Grand Lodge Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows in session ot
Goldsboro. At first we were q little con.
fused with the smoke and dust of the "Ey-
press Train, as we came round the curve
out of the City and shot across Smiths
Greek, but when we recovered and looked
out at passing objects, we found nothing
but what appeared to be palisade of pine
trees, so rapid was our flight and when,
after catching few short breaths, the en-
CINE struck the switch at North East and
cleared the Bridge at one leap, we dis
covered we were going at n pretty good
speed. I am satisfied (merely from the
jolting) that she took straight line through
the woods across the curves up to Rocky
Point, and am confirmed in this opinion
by remark of the engineer when we ar
rived at Bargaw, to the effect that he had
to meet Miss Ann A Messic in New York
in thirty half hours, or thirty hours and
half, we don't remember which. We "fell
back in good order" into the cars, feeling
satisfied that that engineer was anxious to
see his sweetheart.
In an inexpressibly short time we dashed
over Neuse river and arrived in front OF
Goldsboro. We fully expected the engine
would jump over the large passenger shed
and clear the town in an instant, but to our
surprise she made grand scream and sub
sided, quietly going under and stopping.
We hastily stepped out into a mudhole and
wading out, shook the dust of that Railroad
off our feet.
The Grand Lodge was in full blast. We
will send q report of the late G. NJ, which
contains much matter of interest and call
your attention particularly to the donation
from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky to wild.
ows and orphans in North Carolina.
The Grand Body has elected Rev. A.
Paul Repiton, Grand Master; c. Lee Par.
ker, of Wilson, Deputy Grand Master; l..
D. Fender, Tarboro, Grand Warden j. W.
Gulick, Goldsboro', Grand Secretary; Jno
Sloan, Greensboro, Grand Treasurer; o.
w. Telfair, Washington, Grand Marshal;
j. B. Webb, Kinston, Grand Conductor; +.
H. Willis, Beaufort, Grand Guardian
The procession in regalia in connection
with the anniversary of Neuse Lodge, takes
place tomorrow.
Ever yours,
W |
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Mecklenhurs Female College, Charlotte
North Carolina.

We learn that the Annual Commence
ment in this Institution, OF which the Rev.
4. G. STACY, 4. NJ, is President, will take
place as follows
Sunday, July 28th.--Conmencementser-
mon by the Rev. B. CRAVEN, d. D., Presi-
dent of Trinity College.
Monday, July 20th.-Forenoon and eyrn-
ing exercises Literary and Musical
The Addresses will be delivered by Maj.
G. DowD, of Charlotte, and DR.. CRAVEN.
The next Session will commence Octo-
Der 1st
We acknowledge with pleasure the re-
ceipt OF an invitation from the President to
attend this Commencement.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
Mrs. jefferson Davis.

We see by the Charleston papers that
the wife Of our distinguished ex-Confeder-
ate chieftain arrived in that city on the
10th instant, on the steamer Champion
Mrs. Davis stopped at the Mills House,
and in the afternoon of the same day left
for Savannah on the steamer City Point
No other destination than that Of Savan-
Lab ia mentioned. We presume. however,
that Mrs. Davis intends visiting her former
home, and her friends in tho South
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
The Orphan Scholar.

We took occasion few weeks ago to re-
fer to the very magnanimous offer OF Cen
eral r. E. CoLsToN, Superintendent of the
North Carolina Military and Polytechnic
Academy at Hillsboro', to educate free of
charge number of deserving orphans, up
on the sole condition Cf their teaching a
certain period in this State after gradua-
ton. The only expense of such scholars
will be their board and clothing
We thought this would afford our citizens
an opportunity of showing their gratitudeat
least to one of our noble heroes who went
forth at the call of his State and gave up
his life in its defence. There certainly
must be some lad, the needy orphan of
Confederate soldier, in our midst, who
would be glad to have this opportunity OF
receiving q liberal education, and would
prove an honor, not only to his noble
father, but to those upon whose lberality
he will be dependent.
In reply to our call, we received the as
surance Of of least one-sixth the required
sum from two sources only, and wo ere not
disposed to discard the subject with one at
tempt, and we bring It again to tho atten-
ton of our people in hopes OF more sue
cess. Believing that we could mako more
rapid progress and possibly succeed III our
efforts. if there was deserving person rs
an applicant for the position, wc respect
fully invite such persons i'll orr city OF
county, who may know the name CT names
of any proper orphans, with good moral
character and ambition, to send them to liz,
and we promise to make determined eff
fort to raise the proper yearly sum to Sc
cure the scholarship.
We hope our citizens will not read over
this article casually and throw it one side
without another thought Let Us unite
and throw together our mites, and thus give
one Joy to some widows heart give nour
ishment to some poor youths noble ambi-
ton to become q useful citizen. Our school
fund is too meagre to sustain our system
of Common Schools. Throughout the
length and breadth of North Carolina there
are few or no free schools for ochites. The
children of our poorer people are growing
up in ignorance, many of whom, had they
the protection and assistance of fathers,
would be receiving the advantages of an
education Those fathers fill unknown
graves in the swamps Of our Eastern coun-
ties, or their bones are bleaching upon the
hill-sides of Virginia. They died for'us, and
it is solemn and moral duty we owe to
their children to do all w can for their
welfare. The opportunity offered Us by
General CoLsToN is too liberal to be re-
fused, and We cannot, as a grateful people,
neglect to take advantage of it. We are
satisfied that there will be no refusal. Let
the friends of such youths as are in this
condition hand in their names to US. We
believe if we can lay the claims of the most
deserving before our people that the neces-
sacy funds will be subscribed at once. We
hope this will not be neglected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-07-26
MIR. Robinson,s Sneenh

We are under obligations to Hon. ". E.
Robinson, member of the U. S. House of
Representatives from New York, for COPY
OF the Congressional Globe, of July 10th.
On our first page we give an extract from a
speech delivered by Mr.. r. on the 18th.
We regret our space precludes the posi-
hiity of our publishing the speech in full,