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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
For the Journal.
DUplIn County.


KENANsv1L1E, N. c., Sept. 10, 1868.
The Seymour and Blair Club of this
place met according to adjournment, al
3 o'clock, P. NJ, and in the absence of the
President, Vice President J. Chestnut took
the Chair and called the meeting to order.
On motion, committee was appointed
to draft resolutions expressive of the sense
of the Club relative to tho conduct of an
organization in this county known as the
Union League. The committee was ap-
pointed with Major Jerre Pearsall for
Chairman. After they retired, Col. Thos.
S. Kenan was called for, and responded in
one of his most felicitous addresses, which
entertained the Club until the committee
on resolutions reported the following
WHEREAS, There has been formed and now ex.
lists in this county secret association of the col
ored population known as the Union League, and
which we think is contrary to good senee, good
order and good citizenship; and whereas, the
purposes OF said organization are kept entirely
concealed. We therefore are permitted and feel
called upon to regard them enemies until dis
closure Of their motives and purposes are fully
revealed, and Id order to do this Understandings
and effectually, be it
ReSolUed, That while are disposed to en-
courage and patronize the consistent and prudent
colored man. who is practising industry and hon.
esty in all his movements, we disclair all fell
loWship with the members of said association or
Union League, and especially with all white men
who participate with said Union League party,
and more especially such as are going about max
ing Misrepresentation, and thereby deceiving
and misleading the unlearned and ignorant black
man, and fixing the lire Of separation permanent
ly between the TWO races.
The resolutions were presented by the
Chairman of the Committee, Major Pear
sail, with some very pertinent remarks from
that gentleman, which were listened to
with marked attention by the Club.
When, on motion of Col. Allen, the re-
solutions, were unanimously adopted.
After which q communication was read
by DR.. Hill from Mr.. Spellman, of New
bern, relative to sending delegates to the
District Congressional Convention to be
holden at NeWbern on the 18th instant.
When Col. Allen moved that before we
take action in the matter, our President be
requested to confer with the other Clubs
in the county, in order to secure unanimi-
ty Of action. Concurred in.
After which Il letter was read from the
President of the Seymour and Blair Club
at Warsaw, n. O., requesting that this Club
would Join with them and other Clubs of
this and adjoining counties, for the pur-
pose of holding q Mass Meeting at War
saw on or about the 10Th of October-com-
piled with.
On motion of Col. Kenan, tho Club adj
journed to meet on Saturday, Goth inst, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ.
By order of the President.
Il. ID. FORD,
Secretary pro. tenn.
Star please copy.
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PFney Woods DistriCt.

Mai. J. A. Engelhard, Col. a. nj. Wad-
dell and Col. j. d. Powers. in the order in
which they are named. addressed the SEY-
MoUR AND BLAIR CLUE of Piney Woods Dis
trict on Thursday. There was good at
tendance, and the people of that section OF
the county manifest great interest and en-
thusiasm in the canvass. They are deter
mined to register and vote, and promise to
give a good account Of themselves at the
election.
The crops in this section Of the county
are not SO good as in other portions which
NO have visited, but we sincerely hope q
good harvest will reward their labors.
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For the journal.

For the journal.
Canetueis Democratic Organization.
The citizens of Canetuck District met at
Gum Swamp on Saturday, September 10Th,
for the purpose of organizing Seymour
and Blair Club. D. J. Corbett was called
to the Chair, and G. @. Lewis requested
to act as Secretary.
The Chairman, in few brief and ap-
propriate remarks, explained the object Of
the meeting, and urging the Importance of
thorough organization.
On motion of George ". Corbett, the
Chairman was requested to appoint COM
mittee of five to draft resolutions for the
consideration of the meeting, to wit: B.
F. Keith, n. r. Groom, J. J. Pridgen,
Jacob Gibbin and M. M. Pridgen.
The committee retired for short time,
and on returning reported through their
Chairman, B. F. Keith, the following reso-
lutions, which were unanimously adopted
by the meeting
RESOLVED, That we heartily endorse the plat
form of the National Democratic Convention,
and pledge our undivided support for Seymour
and Blair, the standard bearers of peace liberty
union and the constitution.
ResolUed, That we invite all the voters of the
Dlstrct to JOIN our Club and assist US in casting
from power the party that seeks the destruction
OF our sacred institutions, and to perpetuate
themselves in power.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be sent to the Wilmington Journal for publ
cation.
On motion of J. J. Pridgen the meeting went
into an election for permanent officers.
D.. j. Corbett was chosen President; A. 81.
Bordeaux, Vice President; N. r. Groom, Treas
urer. and G. Q. Lewis and VIM. q. Keith, secre-
taries.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet at
Gum Swamp on Saturday, October 3D.
d. J. CORBETT, President.
G. O. LEWIS, Secretary.
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Duplin County,

In this gallant county our Democratic
friends are hard at work and thoroughly
alive to the magnitude of the issues en-
braced in this campaign. A friend writing
us from Warsaw says that Isaac B. Kelly,
Esq, of Kenansville, addressed the Sey-
mour and Blair Club at Warsaw on Satur-
day last. His speech was replete with
sound argument, exhibiting to the Club
very plainly that we must not and cannot
afford to be beaten in this contest. His ef-
forts to address the colored voters, in the
latter part of his speech, were productive
of but little effect, owing to their previous
instructions not to listen. Mr.. Kelly is
doing noble service in Duplin.
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Star please CODY.
,UR LUMBERT0N C0RRESP0NDENCE.
The Radical Conventfon-NIatters1 In Ro-
bosom County. &c.

OUR L UMBERTON CORRESPONDENCE
The Radical Conventfon-NIatters In TO
bosom County, &c.
LUNBERToN, N. c., Sept "a, 1868.
Messrs. EDITORS II have an idea that
your readers would like to hear what trans
pired i'll our little Conservative town on
yesterday, the day appointed by the "uro,s
party the people erer SAL" to hold a Con
vention to nominate carpet-6agger or seal
aUagger to represent this District in the
forty-frst Congress of these United States.
On Tuesday evening the negroes began
swarming into town. That night the del
egates from New Hanover and the other
counties below marched to the Court House
Gee Zee was in the crowd and held some
kind of a farce. After appointing Thomas
alias Broad Horns, (the Bureau Agent
Chairman, addresses we're delivered by
" General Rutherford, ''Izzard' French,
"Claybank Galloway, Edward Knox alias
Proctor, and Mr.. Davis, from Montgom-
cry county. do not know whether he is
a carpet-bagger or q scalawag, but Judging
from his slang should take him to be one
of the baggers. I did not pay particular
attention to their harangues, but there is
one remark Mr. Knox alias Proctor made,
he said that the bill they attempted to pass
in the Legislature, las you know he is one
of the representatives from this county, tC
punish the Confederate soldiers, that they
failed to get it through, but they will put
it through next time. I expect he is stri-
king at the Fighting Parson," as they do
not appear to get along smoothly. 1 think
Knox" had better keep quiet, or the
"Pason" will put him through the Legis-
lature.
On yesterday "wednesday morning the
crowd commenced gathering every negro
country brought three OR four negro women
with him, and nearly as many babies
From all appearances it looked as if we
were destined to have dark day. At ten
o'clock the train arrived from above, bring.
ing the delegates, also French's opponent,
the notable "Colonel" Dockery. Youl
little merchant, r. p B., met him at the
depot and escorted him through the town.
The Convention was called to order 1.-THE
delegates having appeased their appetites
by eating all the dinner they could get,
Gee Zee having lost his appetite, but ]
think if Dockery had been cooked and laid
on the table before him he would have de.
voured him in very few minutes by ap
pointing Mr.. Davis Chairman. After ap.
pointing Secretary they then proceeded
to misunderstanding for their candidate fol-
Congress.
On the first ballot, the vote stood, Dock.
cry seven, Gee Zee six, and cdr Thomas
one as soon as the votes were called out,
motion was made by Rourk, negro, dele
gate from New Hanover, to adjourn fol
one hour the delegates from Cumberland
opposed it, and delivered very forcible
harangues against the motion, accusing
the New Hanover delegates of wanting to
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Cotton.

The depression in the cotton market ap-
pears to be the result of two leading causes
the increased estimates of yield at the
South, and the depression at Liverpool,
arising out of liberal supplies of the East
India staple, (says the New York Shipping
and Commercial List of the 10th inst.) The
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

The FLAG-EA1sINCi. -Beautifnla and cheer
in9 was the sight and stirring in its effects
WAS the ceremony os raising the flag upon
our mammoth Democratic flag pole last
evening. A little after the appointed hour
the Democratic band assembled at the foot
of the pole and discussed an inspiring
strain. At the given signal, the discharge
OF Il cannon, the flag was quickly hoisted
aloft amid the shouts of the multitude which
rent the air, and WAS followed by the adj
miring gaze Of the crowd till it reached it's
position aloft, where it waved beautifully
and majesticaly in glorious splendor-
Col n. NJ. WADDELL, who had nobly &C
ceptcd the task in lieu Of Hon. GEORGE
DAVIS, who had seen proper to decline, de-
liv-rtd the address, which he rendered
truly beautiful and elegant. It was replete
with beautiful illusions and illustrations,
which did credit both to his intellectual
attainments and poetical conception. It
was also strong in the defence of the right,
and gave universal pleasure and satisfac-
ton to the large number of ladies and gen.
IlSneA WIZ uau hSoemO leu 10 near IL.
At the conclusion Of this address the
streets were thoroughly alive with the stir
of persons. The band played with vigor,
and memorable little ''Brick Pomeroy !"
and swivel on the wharf, each belched
forth Il national salute. Amid all this noise
and the burning tar barrels, the crowd
dispersed, to reassemble at the Theatre.
Daily Journal 18th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

PENNSYLVANIA OF Ohio, for Wisconsin and
Ohio will give the required twenty nine
votes exactly, while Ohio and Indiana to-
gether give the twenty=nine and five votes,
to spare But the prospect of carrying
both the great States (Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania) is very favorable. They will go with
New York, all three feeling the great tidal
wave together, which will sweep Indiana,
and perhaps Illinois along with them.
MEETING OF THE MEDICAL SoCETY OF
New HANOVER CoUNTY.-Responding to q
call of q committee, appointed from the
Medical Profession, full meeting Of city
and county Physicians took place at the
City Hall on the night of the 23d instant.
DR.. Thomas was called the Chair, there
being no officer of the County Society pre-
sent.
The principal business brought before the
Society was the appointment of a commit
tee to revise the medical fee bill, which
committee of five was made up from coun-
try and city members, and is as follows ::
Drs. S. S. Satchwell. Thos. F. Wood, J. T.
King, Chas S. Kerr and D. NJ. Buie, tho
President ec-oBicio Chairman.
The Executive Committee for the ensu-
ing year consists of Drs. Emmett, Potter
and Purcell. DR.. Thomas was chosen
Chairman for the esuing year, and DIR. Bel
lamy was elected Secretary
This meeting, upon the whole, is the
most important one which has been held
since the war. The physicians are in earn
est about insisting upon prumpter pay
ment of their bills. This seems to us to
be no mere captious determination of the
medical faculty, but one which the urgent
necessities of the times demand.
In this connection we would call the at
tention of the citizens to an urgent de-
mand fer the case of the INDECENT sick Of
our city, SO frequently subject of perpex-
ity among physicians. Constant and pro-
these people, and some system is demand
ed at once. Can it be expected that ply
sicians should g We their time, labor and
money perpetually, without one cent of
compensation from the city, to the pau
pers, who properly should be cared for by
the city ? By no means. The burden
should fall evenly upon all. There is no
reason why paupers have any more de-
mand upon the Doctors than any one else.
But let us return to the Medical Society
of the county, and hope for it future of
prosperity and usefulness. Fraternal feel
ing among medical men alone can insure
to the communities with whom they live
earnest and successful opposition to char
latanry. Every community is benefited
! when the physicians or any other craft Of
men unite to confront charIatanry in what
ever form it may present itself.
The next regular meeting of this Socie-
ty will take place on the third Wednesday
night in October, at such hour and place
rs the Secretary may name.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Mass Meeting at Warsaw.

At the request of our Duplin friends, we
give notice that there will be Mass Meet
ING of the Democrats of the counties OF
Duplin, Sampson and others held at War
saw on Thursday, the 22d of October.
Some of the most prominent orators OF
the State are expected to be present. A
large turnout and an enthusiastic time is
anticiDated
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

The Connecticut people have given IT. ~.
John Allen speculation rather a col G. or,
Allen was announced to lecture IN pa. "1r
ford-admission so cents. The only, Iv'l
sons that attended were Allen hlmseH -
the members of his suite.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Election Calculations.

DAVID MAR, editor Of the Trenton True
American one of the shrewdest calculators
and most sagacious observers, and having
long political experience, submits the
following table as the result of his deliber-
ate opinion as to the pending Presidential
election
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

About twenty of the Washington knights
Templar who attended the st. Louis con-
olave, have gone to the end of the Unicn
Pacific Railroad on pleasure excursion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

The New York Citizen, recently owns Ia,
and edited by Charles O.. HaIplne' oIlIy
been purchased by a number OF @ nomaia
gentlemen of that city. 1t VIII fo'1''
Demon attic,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

Mackerel have appeared in large num-
bers in the harbor of New London, Con-
necticut.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

A Kentuckian sold five thousand three
hundred dollars worth of watermelons this
season.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

MIR. Justin Mccarthy, editor of the Lon
don Morning Star, is in New York.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Enthusiastic Gathering of the Democrats
of Columbus

According to previous notice, the Dem
ocrats of Columbus were addressed at
Whiteville, on Tuesday last, by Col. A. A.
Mickey and Capt. j. G. Dobbin, the Dem
ocratic candidates for Congress and Elec-
tor, respectively, from this District. 1t
being Court week, a large number from all
parts of the county were present. among
whom was considerable crowd of colored
men. Col Robert Strange spoke to them
on Monday morning, Col. McKoy on Tues
day morning, and Capt. Dobbin Tuesday
night. The Court House was used for
speaking purposes, Judge Russell having
exhibited considerable courtesy in arrang-
ing the sittings of the Court so as to &C
commodate the speakers.
The speeches, we learn, were stirring and
effective. as they could not fail to be from
such able and distinguished gentlemen.
The information that we are in possession
of leads US to believe that much good was
accomplished, especially among the color
ed portion of the assembly, whose eyes
have been opened to the truth. The cheer
ing news also comes to us that there are
but thirteen white Radicals in the whole
of Columbus, and many of these are re-
ported as ashamed of the crowd they are
in, and arc about {" on the fence"
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election of Col J. II. Davis, Of Montgom-
cry, President, and Benz. Durfee, of New
Hanover, Secretary.
Ali the counties in the District were duly
represented, with the exception Of Mont
gomery and Columbus, which claimed a
representation by proxy. This, however,
was not allowed.
This left fourteen votes in the Conven-
ton, out of the sixteen in the District.
Before q ballot was proceeded with
Rutherford and Byrnes, of the candidates
for the nomination, withdrew, the former
in favor of French and the latter of Dock.
cry. Thomas, another candidate. also with
drew, leaving the contest between Dock
cry and French.
On the first ballot the vote was as fol
lows Dockery 7, French 6, Thomas l.
The second ballot resulted in the nomi
nation of Dockery, and was as follows
Dockery 9, French 5.
A. H Galloway (colored) was subse
uuently chosen as the Elector for the Dis
trict.
It is reported that on the first ballot one
of the votes which was cast for Dockery
was intended for Thomas, but the delegate
casting it was too drunk to distinguish the
difference.
It is also intimated by French's friends
that bribery was used, and that the vote
of Sampson was secured by Dockery fol
the sum of 500. II lizard French had
have known this, he would doubtless have
increased the bid, and gone 500 better or
Dockery. As it was, though, lizard, whose
friends were clamorous and declared that
fair play had not been had, boldly ant
with that self crifcing spirit with which
he marched at the head of the negro pro
cession in Raleigh, babe adieu to his hopes
and told his friends that he intended tc
support the nominee.
After the Convention a tOrch-light pro
cession, composed mostly of the negroes Of
Robson, marched through the streets OF
Lumberton with the usual noisy conse'
quences.
And so this nominating Convention has
ended. French may well cry ' Farewell,
O long farewell, to all my (hopes of great
ness" Disappointed in his aspirations,
stricken with woe and sorrow at his disas
ter, where, oh where, shall he turn but tc
the bosom of 'my colored friends" anG
become processionist leader to all torch
light demonstrations
Dockery having been nominated he vii
be vigorously met and encountered by on
candidate, who, if he don't look out, vii
beat him badly.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

A SENSIBLE FArHER.-A wealthy gentleman Of
Boston. several years ago, gave the editor OF the
Worcester Palladium short narration Of his own
experience. He had an income of $40 900 year,
10 large sum then, but not 30 considered now q
house in town and q country seat few miles out.
He had several children, coach, fine horses and
driver, and took pleasure In riding every day
with his children.
One day, when riding, the thought struck him
that each one Of his children would expect to
have fine house, and coach, and horses, and o
driver 90 their father had before Them and to live
as be had lived; and II they did not they would
be unhappy. He did not think that all Of them
could have things as be had them, or i've as he
was living and he rode home sent his coach and
horses TO market and sold them bought cheap
carryall, and became his own driver.
With emphasis he declared that no amount of
wealth could induce him 10 return 70 biz former
mode of living, for II any Of his children should
happen to be poor, - in ell probability some Of
them would be, they should not suffer- IN their
feelings By the reflection that they had to rough
IL on foot. The example he gave them Afforded
him satiafaction greater than his wealth had TO
De6t0Ws -
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

Marshal Rspsrtero, DIXIE Of vittoria, who mas
Just been called to the presidency OF Ie,oluuou
lied Spain. isa veteran whose career ~ Deen 's
markedly eventfui. BE was born IN ursnssu, an N
His delicate constitution prevented MS Ionowng
the trade Of his father, who was csfpeuW nno
so he was educated for the cnurcn. IN iovo,
however, 81 The time OF the frenca m
and Inca military Ike SO well that he presently
entered military school and remained there unui
his tventv.tbird year when he was COMMISSIONED
subtle utenant. When Napoleon was expenneo
10 ioin Cen. Morillo in his South American cam
paien, where be distinguished himself 30 grea.y
thaf be was sent back to Spain in 1874 on oipio-
matte mission. When he returned Bolivar wss
triumphant and he vas Dss dollars
by Rambling, and gained the hand Of an accom-
plIshed and We llthy woman.
On The desrh of Ferdinand In 1888, the question
of the succession produced general con,u u;a5
the contestants being Don Carlos, who clsimsd
under the Salic law, and Maria Christina, VINO
maintained the right of her daughter lsaoena.
Espartero Joined the latter party, and IN tne qes
perate contests which followed was one Oh isa-
bella's most powerful supporters. finally oeIea.
ipc Zsmalscsrregi and the ablest Osrlist onicers,
and placing Isabella on the throne in lSi0 In the
bitter political struggles which ensued ne sno Ssa
the same courage and resources which ne nsd 9s
PLAYED In the field, and was equally successful.
In October, 1910, the queen mother resigned ner
regency, and it's duties we're transferred to Espss
tefo; but in 1913. when the majority OF isapens
was declared by the Junts OF Barcelona, ne was
depoeed and fed to Eugland, taking refuge on an
English man-of- war. he remained il retirement
H-aeAs---l-- Ia nntns ana 70
called He kept out Of active political life, how.
ever, until on the retirement Of Christina and
vsez from the country, he was again sent Tor by
Queen Isabella. much against her will, and placed
in charge of the supreme council, In conjunction
with Gen. O'Donnell, his former rival but the
joint administration vas weakened BY the opPosl-
lists, the corruption of the court and other
AT length crisis was reached, in 1856. when
Espartero Was dismissed, and insurrectons broke
out in Madrid, Barcelona and Saragossa. Ii
these dstur Dances, he took no part, and In 1891
resgnng his position as senator retired to private
| life, where he has remained until about TWO
months ago. he was recalled to Madrid by Queer
Isabella, and intrusted with the formation OF
| cabinet. He was then either unable or unwilling
10 unite the conflicting elements with which ne
| had TO deal He il said 70 be o man OF Determined
will, and to be devoted to the cause Of liberty and
| progress.