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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-08-28
OUR BLADEN CORRESPONDENCE
BLADENBoRo', N. c., Aug. 90. 1863

DAADENBOho ~ VI, Aug. ~, 1868
Messrs. Editors: At no time since ~
commencement of the present politiooI
contest has the Conservative element ot
old Bladen been SO deeply aroused as it i
at this time. Large Democratic and Con
servative meetings are now being baa
weekly, at almost every precinct in tbo
county. And at all points the individual
exertions of every Democrat is directa1
with untiring zeal in the advocacy Of tbo
great principles of Democracy. "Tbo
day-sprlng of our deliverance begins T.,
dawn" The long period of our MINORS,
is about to close. Hundreds Of fair mind
ed men. once beguiled into Radicalism h,
the false teachings OF icentious adventnr.
ers and inscriptions demagogues bpnor,
and wild in the pursuit of Office, have nnty
licly disclaimed their utilization and oil;
ances with that party, and are now rusbinn
with spirit and purpose, to the greet
standard of their country. Never was
there so great change in tb@
political affairs of Bladen as now
A new era has begun. Let us rejoice Tho
day of our political independence draws
nigh. But while we look forward to tbe
future with pleasing anticipations, we must
not indulge the idea that we have NOTHING
to do. Let every friend of American ib'
erty stand as vigilant sentinel on the
watch-tower. There is great work before
us. Treason and usurpations which have
well nigh ruined the South, and threatens
very speedily to destroy the republic. must
be crushed out and forever annihilated -
Let the friends of the party, In all sections
emulate the exertions of the patriotic sons
OF Bladen, and the result will not be doubt
full. The day will ultimately be ours
Several colored men of this vicinity. not
Wlthstanding the repeated threats of infu-
rated negro Radicals, have gone boldly
and fearlessly to work, declaring most
solemnly that they will have no fellowship
with the the friends of faction whose
avowed purpose is "power or war;" Espe
clal notice is due the efforts of the follow
Ing colored men of this place John HoI-
land, Charles Began, Joe Monroe and Amos
Evans. Their zeal and energy in behalf
of constitutional liberty, and their strong
answering adherence to the principles of
justice, have drawn forth the commenda.
lions of every respectable citizen in this
section, and will, as all times, command for
them the respect and good will of every
patriot that may know them.
You have heard, no doubt, before this, OF
a call for a Democratic Convention to be
held at Elizabethtown on the 22d instant,
and composed of delegates from every pre-
clnct in the county. Such call we are
confident will be responded to by the Con-
servative masses, and productive much
good. J. S. r..
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The LeetsIaturc and Registration.

The Legislature has finally passed
registration law. We understand that 1t
provides for the appointment OF Justice
of the Peace as Registrar for each cleo
ton precinct, and, on or before the Goth
of October, of six Judges of election for
each precinct 1t is made the duty OF the
Judges to provide at least three separate
ballot-boxes on the day of election at tneir
different precincts, and as many more aS
thew may think necessary. Any person
who shall, with intent to commit fraud
vote at more than one box, Or more than
one time, shall be deemed guilty of mis-
demeanor, and, On conviction, shall be I'M
prisoned not less than six, nor more than
twelve, months, or fined not less than SloO
nor more than $500. No registered voter
shall be challenged on the day of election,
but persons applying for registration may
be challenged.
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RALEIGH, August Is, 1868.

Deu" JOu1nal:-LauS Dec! The carpet
bagggers have packed up their foalinen and
paper collars and left, and the scalawags
have dispersed to their several hiding
places. Copious and healthy showers have
fallen to purify the atmosphere and to wash
out the stains on the surface. But few of
the 'dirty dogs of despotism are left
and they look unusually vagrant and con-
temptible in their isolation. The good
people of this city are to have relief from
the putrescent presence of the Bump until
late in November. the public treasury some
little relief from their filchings, and the
State some rest from their unceasing efforts
to agitate society and reverse the ancient
order of things.
Three signal occurrences preceded, or
accompanied, the adiournment-eac of
which, perhaps, is entitled to some little
notice:
In the Senate I am sorry to say that
fear our Conservative friends fell rather
unwarely into trap. It is customary, and,
generally proper, as you know, on an ad-
journment, to vote the presiding officer a
formal compliment of thanks for the ''abil-
ity, impartiality," &C., with which he may
Tor may not, too often) have administered
the duties of his Office, &c. In this case, it
was not, in my Judgment, merited by the
little man "who writes himself" Lieuten-
ant Governor. He has been partisan pre-
siding officer-having as an almost invari
able rule, constituted his committees only
and solely with reference to party interests.
But still there would have been no harm
in thanking him for doing even as we'll as
he may have done. Who ever heard be-
fore, however, in North Carolina, of the
presentation of gold watch and chain, or
discharging his duty--even if Mr.. T. r.
Caldwell has discharged his ? Yet our Con-
servative Senators, in the goodness and
amiability of their hearts, have been in
weighed into the improperly of contribu-
ting to this donation, and actually taking
the lead in it's bestowal It is difficult to
say which is the moro unbecoming-the
demonstration itself, or the Lieut..
Governors " acceptance of largess for do
ing what he was sworn to do
Saturday nights session of the House of
Representatives was a fit counterpart of
the closing scenes in the celebrated So
called Constitutional Convention" and
furnished another illustration of the de-
moralization and debasement which Yam
keel adicalism has introduced into our
sober and decent old State. I have here
tofore mentioned, believe, that regular
bar-room is kept in the Capitol, without
law or license, and, on this occasion, it
must have been literally patronized, for
drunkenness held high carnival on the
| floor of the House. Bold attempts at wit,
ribald jokes, obscene motions, maudlin
speeches, and disgusting exhibitions ran
riot, while the newly admitted negro "rep-
resentative % from Caswell, who looks as
though he might be second cousin to a
gorilla, occupied the Speakers Chair, with
his heels cooked up on the desk before
him Galloway, the negro Senator !"
from your county, it is said, expostulated
with Holden. junior, upon the spectacle,
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WARSAW, N. G. Aug. "a, 1868.

WARSAW, N. c., Aug. "a, 1868.
Editors Of the Journal According to
previous notice the citizens of Warsaw pre-
cinct, Duplin county, met at Warsaw, Sat
urday evening the 22d inst, for the pur-
pose of organizing a Seymour and Blair
Club.
On motion, David G. Morrisey was called
to the Chair, and Henry c. Moore appoint
ed Secretary.
A Constitution and Bylaws was read
and adopted.
George W. Middleton was elected Presi-
dent, and d. J. Rivenbark and John p
Zachary were elected Presidents.
David J. Aaron and John w. r. Bass
were elected Secretaries, and David G.
Morrisey was elected Treasurer for the en-
suing year.
About seventy joined the Club, among
them were two colored. Every white man
present joined the Club. The people in
this precinct seem to be thoroughly
aroused and determined to make every
honorable effort to elect Seymour and
Blair, and to show the carpet-baggers that
their days are numbered.
On motion, the Secretaries were request
ed to send the proceedings of the meeting
to the Wilmington Journal for publica-
ton.
On motion, the Club adjourned to meet
next Tuesday evening, the 25th inst.
P. s. The Club was addressed with a
short but eloquent speech from Mr.. Isham
Royal, of this place.
Respectfully,
GEO. w. MIDDLETON,
Chairman.
RaT1R " = "A A4 Rsss ! Secretaries.
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REMARKABLE ADDRESS
Leading COlOred Member of the Mfssfs-
sippi Convention RenOunces the Radical

Leading COlOred Member of the Mfssfs-
sippi Convention Renounces the Radical
Party.
[From the Jackson (Miss.) Clarion.l
The following circular has been address
ed by Charles W. Fitzhugh to the colored
people. He was one of the most intelli-
gent, and probably the best educated of
the colored members of the late socalled
convention and one of the most ardent
supporters of the radical party in the body.
His influence over the colored members
was greater probably than that of any other
member.
WooDvILLE, Miss, July 81, 1868.
FelloD Colored Citizens Of Wilkinson:
The time has come when our race must
be saved ! An election was held in this
State to vote on Constitution that was
framed by the Convention held in Jack
son, commencing January Z, 1868 that
Constitution was defeated by a large ma
jority. Why Because it was tyrannical,
overbearing and ruinous to the State and
citizens thereof The colored voters of
this State acted wisely and justly in voting
against it.
The question presents itself to us-who
framed that Constitution Was it men
who had the interest of the citizens of this
State at heart ? No but men who came
from the North, as adventures, to monop-
olize the offices, and distress the peaceable
citizens. God would not suffer such to be
done He used his Almighty power, and
slew those who tried to devour us and to-
day our State is saved
Now, fellow citizens, you are living in
the South Your interest is at stake in
the South My motto, for the people to
prosper in State, is for all to live peace
ably together You are living among the
Southern people !; you have been raised up
among them Although they held you in
slavery, forget everything of that kind J.
Let the past be the past Come under
the protecting wings of your only and
best friends They love you and study
your interests You are a poor people !!
Come and your starving children shall be
fed
The Radicals have made you great prom
ises-such as "come with us, and we will
do you good" What good have they done
you? Have they given you the homes
that they promised Have they fed your
children? Have they given you anything
No but they have caused you to suffer
hunger and want
Now, save yourselves Come with us,
and let US live peaceably together The
time has come when you can save your
selves +! More anon.
Your ellow-citizen,
CHAs. w. FITZHUGH.
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'rhe Chatham Railroad.

We notice that the ''riug" which manip-
ulated the affairs of the Chatham Railroad
through the Legislature of North Carolina
are now in Columbia, South Carolina, lob
bying it through the Legislature of our
sister State. We suppose that our neigh
Dor is not more fortunate in the character
and compatibility of its lawmakers than
are we, and that they will prove equally as
impressible to the solid arguments with
which rich corporations bring to bear in
favor of their schemes. South Carolina,
like North Carolina, is under the control
and for personal remuneration and politi-
Cal preferment would sacrifice every ele-
ment of prosperity and advancement with
in her borders. Charleston, like Whining
ton, is represented in the State Legislature
by men hostile to her interests, whenever
they conflict with the views or purposes of
their party Or their New England notions.
In the face of the fact that a railroad
from Raleigh to Columbia will injure the
two most important railroads in North Car
DINA, in which the State is interested sew
eral millions of dollars, an insignificant
corporation known as the Chatham Rail-
road, work intended to develop the coal
and iron interests of that section by con-
Meeting them with Raleigh, distance of
thirty miles, has, through the influence of
wealthy "ring - in Raleigh, and, it is
said, by promises of large amounts of the
proposed bonds, procured the passage of
two acts, granting the corporation three MIL
lion tlco hundred thousand dollars in bonds,
in exchange for the bonds Of the corpora
ton. Armed with this endorsement, these
men have appeared in Columbia asking for
charter from the North Carolina line to
Columbia, and from appearances their
arts of persuasion seem as potent there as
they were in Raleigh, and we have but lit
tie doubt of the success of their efforts
The completion of this road, in which
tie two States will have no interest and
but small portion of their territory will
be benefited, will work the most serious
disadvantage to the North Carolina and
Wilmington and Weldon Railroads in this
State, and the South Carolina, Wilmington
and Manchester, Northeastern, and Che
raw and Darlington Railroads in South
Carolina and will deprive Charleston and
Wilmington of much of the trade of Sec
tons which properly belong to those two
cities. It would be reasonable to suppose
that North and South Carolina Legislators
would work in the interest of their sea-
ports and railroads, but these cities and
these States have no legislators Every
thing is manipulated by party caucus for
party purposes. s.l rs SIS 49,
Complaint is made that Wilmington is
asleep to her interests, and has done nothing
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CantweIl.

Editors Jouyaal-GENT1EMEN: see in
your paper August 18th, an extract from
" Richmond Dispatch" about Cantwell,
which gives the 9Th N. G. Cavalry the
doubtful honor (disgrace) of having him
for Major. That is mistake, the old fifth
never had such detestible scalawag for a
field officer Nor do [ believe the brigade.
Our field officers were, Mcneil, of Fayette-
vile, Shaw, of Sampson, Galloway from
the West. Yours etc.,
A MEMBER
eco. A, 9Th N. c. Cavalry"
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For the Journal.
Seymour and Blair Club.

CLINTON, August 9Th, 1868.
The Seymour and Blair Club was duly
organized by calling John II. Hill to the
Chair, and appointing J. K. Morisey Sc
cretary.
Upon motion, w. P. Weyms, DIR. ALL
mand Holmes, Jesse e. Barden, A. M.
Moseley, A. A. McKoy and Fl. L. Holmes,
were appointed committee to report a
Constitution for the government of the
organization and the names of suitable per-
sons for permanent officers.
Whereupon the committee reported an
acceptable Constitution, and the following
gentlemen as permanent officers, who were
unanimously chosen, viz For President,
J. FL. Hill, Jr.; Vice Presid ents, @. Par
trick, James o. Moore, Loftin Boykin; Re-
cording Secretary. A. M. Lee; Correspond
ing Secretary. A. f. Johnson; Treasurer,
Robert H. Jones Directors, A. b. Ches-
mutt, Everett Peterson, FL. S. Frizzell, JAS
H. Steven, Owen Holmes.
The meeting was addressed in an i'm
pressive manner by Mr.. Ell. L. Holmes and
Col. A. A. McKoy, gentlemen of acknow-
lodged ability and pleasing address, who
are ever ready to respond to the call of
their fellow-citizsns. .s..
Ordered that these proceedings be sent
to the Wilmington Journal for publication.
J. K. MoRIsEY, Secretary.
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Our Raleigh Corresponden

We know that our readers, while joining
with 'tDoT" in thanks for the adjournment
of the motley crowd who have disgraced the
State Capitol for the past month, will re-
greet to lose our correspondents piquant
sketches of their digraceful doings. We
are glad to be able to record his promise
to return to Raleigh when the Legislature
again reassembles and let our readers view
them through his optics.
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How the Thing Works.

The delegates from this vicinity to a
Radical Convention at Raleigh, several
months ago, were furnished tickets to 60
and return for one fare, which is a rule
generally observed by our railroads with
all Conventions.
This month, Smith, of the North Caro-
lima Railroad, not only refused to allow an
extra train to run over his road from
Goldsboro' to Raleigh, but attempted to
make the delegates pay full fare both ways,
in consequence of which the delegates from
the Eastern portion of The State went Ella
Weldon, and the treasury of the North
Carolina Road lost about four hundred
dollars. That would have been that roads
proportion of tickets sold, and which
amount might have been received and ap-
propriated to the payment of claims for
services, &C., against that Company, held
by poor, working men, for a long
time in hope of a settlement
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the history of his own day-he may then
avoid mistakes over which sehool>boy
might blush. ISL 49,.
The Conservative party of the South are
anxious to promote the elevation of the
colored race, and cheerfully concede to
that race more civil and political privi-
leges than the mass of the people of Eng
land ard Scotland now enjoy and, more
over, desire to confer upon them such
other political privileges as their happiness
requires, and their Intelligence justifies.
Should they ever be wholly disfranchised
it will be tho result of the extreme mea-
sures of the Radical party, which is now
using them for political purposes merely.
In any event there will be no civil war
this is Raw head and bloody bones >
conjured up by interested political partisans.
to coerce the timid and the weak. The same
power that subdued, by its strength, ten
States, will say to the agitators Peace
be STILL" and those who are now threaten
inc civil war will not dare to oppose the
majesty of the nation.
[ thought that we hadreached the depths
of humiliation, but my soul IS moved to
sadness over the degradation of the Judi
ciary of our once proud old State, when a
newspaper, the name of which is the
synonym of political profigacy, can claim
every member of the Supreme and Circuit
Court bench as among it's partisans, and
announces some of the highest as the Off
cial mountebanks of a contemplated negro
mob. CIvIs.
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For the Journal.
IuB
Rockfsh Agricultural Association.

For the journal.
ROckfish Agricultural Association.
MesSrs. Editors Enclosed is a copy of
series of resolutions adopted by the Rock
fish Agricultural Association at their meet
ing in July.
The Executive Committee of the County
Society so heartily endorsed the spirit that
concieves, as also the manlness that adopt
ed them, that they ordered their publica
ton for the benefit of the other auxiliary
associations of the county. It is deemed
but justice to state that in compliance with
the invitation extended in the fifth resolu
ton, that at their meeting this month their
membership was increased to some fifty or
upwards, which is outstripping the other
auxiliaries in the county
NORTH CAROLINA, New HANOVER Co.,
LEEsBURa, July II, 1868.
At regular meeting of the Rockfsh
Auxiliary Agricultural Association, the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Within the last few months burglary
and theft has become 80 frequent in our midst,
and moro particularly upon the defenceless, that
we deem 1t necessary to adopt measures to arrest
the progress of this evil. Thereto re- be it
ReSOlUed, LIST, That we, the members of the
Rockfsh Agricultural Association, pledge our
selves to discharge from our employ and remove
from our premises, any person who may be justly
suspected of injuring in q malicious manner,
either by theft or otherwise, any member OF this
Association, and that we will notify the Associa-
ton of the same, that it may be recorded on the
minutes
Resoloed End, That on hearing of a theft or
any other injury of q serious character being COM
mitted upon the person or property Of q member
OF this Association, we will forthwith repair to the
place Of its commission, and endeavor by all
means in our power to ferret out the perpetrator
and bring him to justice.
ReSotued, 3rd, That if circumstances may seem
to require it, will in material manner aid the
loser, il a member Of our Association.
RESOLVED, 4h, That we will not employ any la
borer who may lave been discharged from the
employ of member of this Association, without
a recommendation from the party discharging
them, nor will we give location or employment TO
any person who may have been removed or dis
charged for misdemeanors.
ResolUed 9Th, That we cordially invite all hon
orable men Giving sufficiently convenient to at
tend our meetingsl to unite with US in our effort
to arrest the progress of the evils complained or
and endeavor TO inculcate habits of industry, ana
those feelings OF hightoned honor which should
pervade every community, by which alore we can
hope to establish peace, sobriety and good
order. Come one, come ALL IL you are noS Dene-
fitted, you will not be injured by u.s. We are de-
termlned to try to make ourselves useful to our
selves and our neighbors.
A true copy from the minutes.
WIN. POWERS, Secretary.
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Why do the Southern people love Gen.
Butler Because, "where our treasure is,
there is our heart Also" The New Orleans
Crescent is responsible for the above.
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OUR RALEIGH CORRESPONDENCE,

Adjournment OF the Legislature-Presen-
tation of a Watch to s'Lieut Cow Cald-
well-ClosinS Scenes in the House-Ex-
cortosion by Gsnoway- Supreme Court
Rooms taken Possession of by Ashley
Dots Temporary Farewell.
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Capt. Edward Conner, late of the regular
army, died at Exeter, N. Ell. on Sunday, at
the age of 33 years. He was graduate
Of West Point.
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Juvenile negro thieves are the pest OF
the streets of New Orleans.
Clara Louise Kellogg will leave Europe
next Saturday.
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She Meeting at Sandy Run.

From gentleman in attendance we learn
that the meeting at Sandy Run, on Satur-
day last, was very largely attended and
much enthusiasm manifested. Nearly
every white man in the precinct was there
and a number of colored people. d. Mac
MILAN, Esq, presided. An excellent
speech was made by Maj. G. W. McClam
N.Y. who was followed in few remarks by
Capt S. r. Bunting. The Chairman of
the meeting also submitted some remarks.
Valuable and numerous accessions were
made to the Seymour and Blair Club (pre-
viously formed in the precinct) after the
speaking was over. Every white man in
the precinct, with the exception of very
few, is now a member, and all are aroused
to the Importance of the work.
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District Convention.

We learn from the Fayetteville Eagle
that the Democratic Club of that place ex-
pect and are making ample arrangements
for large crowd at the District Conven-
ton to meet on the ninth of September
We propose that New Hanover shall not
disappoint their expectations. The Dem
ocratic Club of this city had the matter un-
der advisement at their meeting last even
ing, and we have no doubt the committee
who have been appointed to attend to the
matter will make ample and cheap ar
engagements for the transportation of dele
gates from this end of the District Let
us 60 up and mingle with our Democratic
friends of cumberland, giving and receiv-
ing words of encouragement. No effort
must be spared to save North Carolina in
the coming election. The success or de-
feat of our ticket may, and possibly will, de-
pend upon the vote of North Carolina
Let every man feel that the fate of the
contest rests upon his 0ton cote and his an
dividuaI efforts. It is not venturing too
much to say that, with such sentiments &C
tuating our people, success is assured.
Let us meet together for counsel and
advice. Let US pledge each other, on the
altar of our country, to devote our time
and labors to save our State and Union
from those who are dragging them to de-
struction.