Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-09-20
STATE NEWS.

A BUDGET OF BLUNDERS.-A newspaper
said to be printed at GAINESVILLE, Va, is re-
sponsible for the following:
A Forced Sale-Iremendom Sacrifice :
A tract of land, owned by Joseph Jones,
of Warren county, n. c., which cost forty
thousand dollars before the war, was sold
for five Thousand six hundred dollars by
the United States Marshal, last week, in
the above county. It is situated near
Shocco Springs. Mr. Jones was indebted
to Northern men, and they have bounced
upon him, and forced the sale of his val
liable property fer mere song. Mr.. Peter
Davis was the purchaser. We learn these
facts from gentleman just returned from
is likely to prove anything but blessing
to citizens of our sister State, but who are
so unfortunate as to be in debt.
Tobacco Plant.
It is not often that an editor is success
full in condensing so many mis- statements
into so short compass. It is incorrect In
the following particulars l. That the Mar
shall did not sell the property of Mr. Jones,
or any other property at that term OF the
court g The sale was madeby the Sheriff.
3. Il was not to satisfy debt due to
Northern man, but several debts due to
Southern men, mostly residents of the
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the Sheriff's sale could not have belonged
to the class which fall under Sickles' stay
law, as that stay law has constantly been
enforced against executions issued by the
State courts. s. Mr.. Jones is not regarded
in Warren as a great loser by the transac-
ton, since the property was bought IN by
his friends and if that general surmlse is
well-founded, the smaller the price paid,
the better for Mr.. Jones. 6, and last.
The sale under the execution in the hands
of the Marshal was postponed at the re-
quest of Mr.. Jones until October Court.
Raleigh Register.
A MIsCHIEvoUs AFFAIR, IL TRUE.-We
are not in the habit of noticing street ru-
mors, especially when they relate to trivial
matters But gentleman informed us, on
Yesterday, of a rumor which is too serious
10 be overlooked, even if it is wholly with
out foundation. He stated that 1t is rum
ored on the street, that q secret meeting,
held at a certain place in this city, on Sat
urday night last, by Radical backs and
whites, it was agreed, III view OF the anti
cipated serious conflict between President
Johnson and the Congress, to proceed to
organize companies designed for military
service, and that two white men were NAM
ed to carry out the project. The rumor Is
of sufficient Importance to be inquired into
by the military authorities. 1t IS believed
by many, that the organization of such
companies will be effected by the Leagues,
if indeed they are not already. We advise
all upright, well-meaning citizens to be We
ry careful how they join any League, or
any other secret political organization
Honest men are willing that all their move
ments should be known and seen i'll broad
daylight.
The SUFFERING SICK.-1t would be but
a simple act of humanity, on the part of
our City Government to provide physi-
clan for those of the unfortunate poor who
are Frustrated by severe illness and unable
to obtain medical attendance.
Many instances of this character have
come to our knowledge, which call for no.
BILE and generous action from those who
have it in their power to grant relief.
New Bern jour. Of Conn.,
ARMY WoRM.-Some fears have been en-
tertained that much damage would result
to the cotton crop in this vicinity, from de-
predations of the army worm. We were
told that this enemy had appeared in large
numbers in the fields of Mr.. Joseph Rhem
and others near this city. We saw Mr..
this was mistake. Mr.. Rhem says the
caterpillar in large numbers attacked about
fifteen acres of his cotton, doing but little
damage however; but that they have en-
tirely disappeared, destroyed, he thinks,
by myriads of rice birds.
He estimates his loss at less than bale
of cotton.-New Bern jour. Of Conn.,
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS. -Albert F. Stahl
is continued as route agent between Weldon
and Wilmington, N. c., salary, 81, $50 per
annum. Richmond, Va, to Greensboro,
n. c., Ruel A. Brown, route agent, is
transferred from the line, Weldon and VIII
mington, n c., to the route between Rich
mond, Va, and Greensboro, at pay of
$500. Between Washington city and Rich
mond, through to Weldon, William Kealey
is appointed postal head clerk at pay of
81 200 a year. Services of Charles H.
Childs as route agent from Weldon to Will
mington discontinued.
EXECUTION OF HARVESTER HAYWOOD
This criminal whose respite by Governor
Worth will expire next Friday the Goth in
slant, will suffer the extreme penalty of the
law on that day.
The hanging will take place in the yard
in the rear of the Jail.
Newbern Journal Of Com.
The CHARLOTTE MINT.-We learn that
DR.. I. ". Jones, Superintendent of the
United States Branch Mint in this city,
will open the Assay Department in the
course Of q few weeks.
Charlotte Democrat.
SENT TO Fort MACoN.-We understand
that Capt Tolar, and Powers and Watkins,
whose trial before the Military Commission
has just been concluded, were sent, on yes
terday, to Fort Macon, under guard. This
change will doubtless be for the better, so
far as the personal comfort Of the prison
0is conce IN cd.-Raleigh Sentinel, 17M.
The Fall Term of the Superior Court for
this county, Judge Mitchell presiding,
closed its labors on Saturday evening last
On the criminal docket were two cases of
infanticide, one homicide and the usual
compliment of larceny cases. A majority
of the offenders against the peace and
dignity of the State were of the colored