Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
STATE DEBr.-We find the following let
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ter in tho Richmond Dispatch
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH, N. c., September s, 1868.
Messrs. Lewis, johnson d Co.:
Gentlemen,-Yourso of the 7th instant to
hand. The State will promptly meet all
interest on her public debt that NAV be-
come due on and after the LIST Of Octo-
Der next. All interest due prior to that
time will be funded on application at the
Treasury of the State
Very respectfully,
LSlgnedl w. W. HOLDEN, Governor.
The MOUNTAIN DIsTR1cT.-A letter from
Col l.. NJ McAfee, Elector in the noun
tain district, informs us that the fires are
kindled in the mountain, and the light
radiates every corner and glen. The re-
suit is large and constant accessions to the
white mans party. The gallant and un-
corruptable Durham will be triumphantly
elected. and the District go largely for
Seymour and Blair.-Charlotte Times.
FAYETTEVILLE CoNvENT1oN- X
We have already spoken of the powerful
speeches of Gen. A. D. Mclean of Harnett
and Col. E. d. Hall of New Hanover
Hon. o. ?. Meares made deep impress
sion by his speech Wednesday evening"
He announced boldly that the debt of the
State contracted by our last Legislature
and Convention (so-called) ought to be repu-
dated. This was followed by tremendous
applause, and is the first good healthy
blow delivered at the enemy in that place
LII strikes new and popular cord. And
we all say, 'Hit him again" We hear
-
able manner in which Col. w. L. Steele of
Richmond, presided over the Convention.
Parliamentary tactics is one of Col. Steele's
natural accomplishments. A large expe-
rience has we'll developed this faculty with
him. Whatever may be said of his politi-
cal management and judgment, he has few
superiors as speaker, debater and parlia-
mentarian. His speech at the close of the
Convention on Thursday morning has been
spoken of as the best and most pointed of
the occasion.
Mr.. John G. Blue, of Richmond, also
made happy effort on Thursday in the
Convention. He said he never knew and
felt such enthusiasm before. Everything
seemed to be Seymour and Blair. He
said that if he had been asked what his
name was he would say. "Seymour and
Blair. "
Liz NOW hauONeE uelegaGlOu uau q can
non-the "Brick Ponleroy and the
Sampson men also brought nice large
brass piece-which with our own flying ar
tillery kept roaring for Seymour and Blair.
Soon after this Mr.. James Hill, sersi-
BILE, honorable and popular colored man
from Wilmington, and President of large
Democratic Club there, was called to the
stand in front of the Exchange Hotel, and
made long and able address in support of
Seymour and Blair and the Democratic
cause. Mr.. Hill is forcible speaker His
are at once plain and unanswer-
able, and he is destined to WELD power
among his race. It is not surprising that
Leary, the colored Legislator. here, should
say, the colored people ought not to go
to hear Hill, for he has SO much sense and
influence with them that he may convert
them to Democrats.
Fayetteville Eagle.
ARREST OF A NOTORIOUS OFFENDER We
learn that John Alien Ketchy, the notori-
Gus horse thief, for whose arrest reward
had been offered through the columns of
this paper, was arrested in Charlotte on
yesterday. He had in his possession $40
in money, the proceeds of a stolen horse
which he had sold, and some fine clothing
which he had stolen from a relative of the
name of Ketchy some time since
This is the same offender who eluded the
vigilance of M. A. Smith, Deputy Sher-
if of this county, and we hope the Sheriff
of Mecklenburg will keep him safely so
that he may be brought to justice.
We learn that he stole the valise of Col.
VIM. johnson on the cars between Column
bia and Charlotte, who telegraphed to
Charlotte to have him arrested by the po-
lice upon his arrival there.
Salisbury Old North Slate, 18th.
The UNIVERSITY We learn that de-
tachment of negro troops has been sent up
to the University This foreshadows the
future of that time-honored Institution,
and is wanton Radical insult to the mem
cries of Caldwell, Mitchell, Phillips and
Sentinel, 18Th.
"G1vE THE DEVIL HIS Dues -Since
Sunday evening last the negro troops COM
posing this garrison have been subjugated
by their own officers. But very few SOL
diers are now seen about town, and only
few are allowed to leave camp. The shoot
ing affair of Sunday last, which terminated
in the killing OF one soldier and in wound
ing two or three others, by one of their
officers, hasmade the town admirably quiet
It is true that the officers in command
could have accomplished this sooner, and
by so doing they might have prevented
many disturbances, but, however, they are
entitled to the thanks of this community
for interfering "when they did," How
long this calm will continue we are unable
to sav hnt we fear not lOnp
Goldsboro' Rough Notes, 10th.
Living Child without a Head.
In the vicinity of Spoon river in Illinois,
is child which was born and has lived
five years without head. Mrs. --, the
mother, is widow of soldier, formerly
living in Marshall county. who enlisted in
the Sixty-ffth or Scotch regiment, and
was killed at the battle of Devington, Mo.
She was standing beside her husband du-
ring the engagement, when a cannon ball
carried his head completely away, his body
falling into her arms and covering her
with blood. The shock affected her great
ly, and when, in seven months afterwards,
her child was born, there was not the sem
blance of head about it. The limbs were
perfectly developed, the arms long, and the
shoulders were the head and neck should