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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24
OF Gov. Seymour at Utica.

UTICA, n. Y, July Ex-Governor Sey.
mour arrived home this afternoon and was
welcomed with great enthusiasm by his
tellowtownsmen. Bells were rung, cannon
were fired, the fire companies turned out,
bands played and flags were displayed.
The crowd was immense and heartily
cheered the Governor, to whom formal
greeting was extended by Judge DEMO.
Governor Seymour, from the steps OF
Baggs's Hotel, made brief but feeling &C.
acknowledgement of the kindness of his
friends and neighbors.
Mayor Spriggs followed, explaining that
Mr.. Seymour (who is still suffering from
illness,) was forbidden by his physician to
speak in the open air.
Retiring within the hotel Mr.. Seymour
said few words to a company OF children
from the st. Johns Catholic Orphan Asy-
lum, who had come to join in the greeting.
He soon after repaired to his residence
amid the renewed demonstrations of the
people.
On the route from Albany to Utica
crowds surl Ounded the Governors car al
the principal stations, and cheered ana
called him out. He came upon the plat
form at various places. but did not SPEAK
The Queen carries white parasol, and
the London shopkeepers are happy.
Head Centre Stephens is giving English
lessons in Paris.
Sainte-Beuve's favorite tipple is "ro-
cambole of rum and curacao.
Brooklyn fremen amuse themselves by
ringing false alarms. -
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24

A man in an overcoat and fur hat caus-
ed sensation in New York Tuesda-,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad.

We made reference to the bill intro
duced in the Legislature a few days since
to amend the charter of the Wilmington,
Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad. Know
ing that our people feel great interest in
this work, and that many Of our readers
are very largely interested both in the
stock of the Company and the early compile
ton of the road, we have procured copy of
the bill for publication. AS We have stated in
a former issue, this movement is without
the knowledge of the President and Direc-
tors, and without consultation with the
Stockholders.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24
From the New York World.
States for Seymour.

STATES FOR SEYMOUR AND BLAIR.
In csnvassing the question with the dele.
gates to the convention since the nomina.
ton was made, the following States ore
put down as sure for Seymour and Blair
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24
The following is the bill
To Amend IAN Act to Incorporate the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford


SECTION 1. The General Assembly of the
State Of North Carolina do enact, That
instead of the State endorsement, as here
tofore provided for, the said State shall
become a stakeholder to the amount agreed
to be endorsed of said Company Bonds, which
amount shall be ascertained and subscribed by
the Public Treasurer and when subscribed,
and this amendment accepted by the Stockhold-
ers of said Company, then the State shall be en-
titled to representation in said Company to the
amount of stock held, and it shall be the duty Of
the Governor from time to time to appoint one or
more persons to represent the stock of the State
in all Company meetings.
SEC. 2. That the restrictions in said charter.
requiring the road to be built by sections are
hereby removed, and the President and Directors
are a .thorized to let to contract any portion of
the road they may from time to time think pro-
per.
SEC. g. The Public Treasurer is hereby author
lied to subscribe one million Of dollars to aid il
the completion AID extension of said road from
Charlotte West, which subscriptions shall be
made by Bonds having per cent interest, paya-
ble semi-annually and to run thirty years these
Bonds to be issued and placed in the hands of
the President and Directors OF said road so soon
as this amendment shall be accepted by said Com
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24

THE ELECT1oN.-The municipal elect;o,
passed off quietly in the city yesterday
There was little or no excitement, and II,
scene at the poll sn the several wards VIVA
throughout the day quiet and monoton.
Gus. But small vote was polled. 80 :,
shown in the return given below. m,
people in meeting with no opposition
having given way to a feeling of apatbv
and Indifference about voting
The Radicals generally staid away from
the polls. bat in some instances desi,o
to interfere was exhibited. Some nav
white Importation with colored preaobo,
on his right, was seated in the Court Hon.o
where the polls for the Second Ward wo,o
held, taking down the names of those WIZ
voted, with an evident intention To ;nt;n,
idate and brighten off those colored votor.
who felt disposed to cast their ballots g.
the proper candidates. Notwithstandina
this affrontery many colored votes were
polled, and for the proper ticket. In Tho
the Third Ward, a clustering hummer
said to be one John Dymon, endeayorad
to manifest spirit of interference
Not more than thirty colored votes were
cast in all four of the Wards-in fact TWEEN.
ty-four is the estimated number. METRE.
ceived three votes in the Fourth Ward-sn
that were polled for him in the city.
The following is the official returns DC
handed in to the Sheriff by the poll-hoId.
erS:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-24

mayor OF Iae Caty OF Raleigh.
We learn that the whole matter will come
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
rA. Ns,s 1ssp.s.sl las,.s Elsl.s,s,...

The country has survived another i'm
parchment furor. The telegrsphic dis
patches from Washington, during the
nine days wonder" served, like ba-
rometer,Sto Indicate the weight ana .pfes-
sure Of the political atmosphefe % Capitol
Hill, At frst, il was Announcsd. with
startling emphasis, that inpeaeh,nent was,
certain this time. at leastI Next day
the kilograms indicated q subsidence Of the
matter. The third day, the Republicans
were confident it would go through"
The Democrats were equally certain rthst
il would . fail" The next day the Re.
publican kilograms threateningly announc-
ed that " Congress Is IN eornest, in the
matter, and no loop-holes will be left open
for johnson to crawl through, and no
scv~plcs algoaoed to interfere with the clear
duty Of Congress r. Poor President john
son ! we mentally exclaimed, surely you
are now /" done forp' The same telegram
which we cut from the columns of the
Wilmington Comnsercial, of the 10th inst.
added: .. The fact that Thad. Stevens had
all the papers relating to impeachment in
the hands Of the Judiciary Committee re-
ferred from that body to his own commit
tee to-day is significant, and shows that
the right men have charge Of the matter,
and that there win be no such p,Isiganin.-
ity as was exhibited last December So
the matter went on till Thursday last,
when il eliminated in another defcatl AT
the meeting Of the Reconstruction Com
mittee, that morning, that old political
malignant, Thaddeus Stevens, submitted
q resolution to the effect that it appeared
from the late correspondence between the
President and Gen. Grant that the Presi-
dent had violated or sought to violate the
provisions of the Tenure of Office Bill, and
that, consequently, he is guilty of high
crimes and misdemesnors, for which he
ought to be impeached. This resolution.
we are told, was discussed with much spi-
rit. but was finally laid ON the table by
the following vote: Yeas. Bingham,
Beaman, Paine, Hulburd, Republicans /;
Brooks and Beck, Democrats. Nays
Stevens, -Farnsworth, and Boutwell,. The
vote created considerable excitement. and
Mr.. Stevens invited Messrs. Boutwell, and
Farnsworth to meet with him, in order to
take other steps on the subject. But mo-
thing will come Of it, say the friends Of
the President. So ends the second at
tempt at impeachment,
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
St. v.,.ntln.... Day.

Yesterday was the day sacred to Saint
Valentine, a presbyter, who, according to
the legend, was beheaded at Rome under
Claudius. February 14th. On this day,
it is said, the birds choose their mates; and
lovers. in imitation of the feathered tribes,
exchange tender missives' with each other.
The Georgetoscn Courier makes the recur-
renee ofthe day the occasion of the follow
ing observations: ~ ''s'Ai -
"Single blessedness is rapidly on the in
crease. The matrimonial stocks are below
par. We are not easy enough in our WIS.,
iting relations; We live, two much in sets
social visiting is not SO free az it might be.
Too much expense! Stuff! Young folks
don't care about eating and drinking, when
they are in the :. caterpillar state; that
belongs to the q grub" period. Think ye,
mothers ye were young yourselves once.
You have daughters to marry. 1.-THE years
creep slowly BY, Lorena," and her charms
will fade. Give the young people chance.
Fill your rooms with congenial and re-
spectacle youth-bring the young people
together. Don't frown upon the young man
because he is poor but respectable. Find
out If he has q head and heart, and the
honor of a gentleman. Give him your
daughter, and he will carve his way.
Here lies the cure for dissipation. Give the
young men an easy social entree TO society
of cheerful cast, and in all probability
billiards, wine, and late hours will cease.
Shut your doors, and what recourse is left
st. Valentines Day approaches, and VIC
trust our friends, old and young, will en-
brace the opportunity, and by this time
next year the census papers may not con.
tain 80 many maiden names. lingering in
bhssful single-hearted sweetness"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
Tn. Grant and johnson .1mbrosl,o.

A spicy correspondence between Gener-
al Grant and the President was read in the
House Of Representatives on the 4th inst.
The correspondence is in relation to- the
surrender by Gen. Grant of the War De-
partment to Mr.. Stanton without first con-
sulting with the President as he had prom
ised to do, A point of veracity is, raised
between them, and sharp language ia free
ly used by both. The Presidents state
ment is fully endorsed by FIVE members u
the Cabinet, while Grant has to depend
upon his own ipse dirit. The duplicity
of Gen. Grant is SO thoroughly established
by this correspondence that his character
for candor and fairness must suffer there
by. We publish in, another place, few
extracts from the public press, which will
show the light in which the affair is re-
garded. itp H sfs p =
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
can.s 81 nc rfard Times.

The New York Star, sprightly one cent
daily, published in the interests of the
working classes, presents in the following
concise language the effects of partisan leg
isIation on the industrial interests of the
country Tho hard times that we now
have the prostration of trade, the search
" Of employment, tho high prices, and the
heayy tsxes, can be traced, in great part,
tothe political policy of the Radicals. In
order to'appreciste this fact. it is only ne
cessary to inquire in-what this policy con-
sists. The essence of it is the keeping Of
the Southern States practically out Of the
Union until after the Presidential, election,
and as much longer as may be necessary to
complete the work ofsnegro elevation i'm
these States. !, The effect Of that policy 10
to retard every kind of enterprise in the
South, to make the people feel doubtful Of
the future, 10, prevent labor and capital
from going thither from the North, and to
keep the country in PROSTATE condition.
Now this injury to the South naturally
communicates itself to the North. If the
South we're now restored to its ante-war
condition, there would be heavy demand
for Northern manufactures and merchan-
disc Of all kinds. That section would also
be able to bear its full share Of the burden
resting upon the country in the shape Of
taxation. AS the case stands, however,
the South is so poor, and the prospect so
discouraging, that its people buy but little,
and are too poor to bear their share of the
common burden. The load falls, therefore
upon the working people of the North. In
the end they are obliged to make up for the
loss in the South by, reason of bad politi-
cal policy This view Of the case is not
partisan, but is such as must appear to ev-
cry unprejudiccd observer"
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

Governor Hays has received letter from
Secretary Seward, in reply to the rcsolu-
ton Of the General Assembly of Ohio, re-
questing the return of all papers certifying
the ratification of the Constitutional Amend
ment by the Ohio General Assembly. He
says there il no law permitting the with
drawal of any documents from the Depart
mcnt at the request of an Individual or
State. Therefore the resolution ratifying
the amendment, and the one resembling
the ratiieAtion will both remain on file.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

THE GEORGIA CASE TN THE SUPREME
CouRr-After the Georgia and Mississippi
cases had been disposed of, a day or two
since, in the Supreme Court Of the United
States, Judge Black fled A new bill in be-
half of the State Of Georgia against Gener-
ais Grant, Meade, Ruger ct al. 1t is un-
derstood that this bill seeks to avoid all the
difficulties encountered in the former argu-
ment, and raises. distinctly a question of
property, to wit 1.-The Treasury Of the-State
Of Georgia. An injunction to protect this
is prayed for. The time for hearing the
argument is not yet determined. "a 1
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The FAMINE In PRUssIA. German
papers are filed with heartrending details
Of the famine which now prevails in Eas-
tern Prussia, in consequence Of the failure
Of three successive crops. In a number of
places typhus fever has broken out, and
the amount Of misery met with among
thousands of people battles all description.
The Prussian government and local conf
mittees are making the utmost efforts to
afford as much relief as possible to the
sufferers. ...f
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
NJ ARRIED.

At the residence of the brides parents, in this
town, on Wednesday, the 18th instant, by Rev.
Mr.. Uric, Edward X. Coppagc Esq. of Smyrna,
and Mid George Z. daughter of J. q. Crouch, Esq
The foregoing announcement was accompanied
by a basket Of very fine cake and bottle Of wine,
over which we ate and drank the health of the
happy pair, wishing they might live thousand
years, and their number never grow less.
On the eth instant, BY Rev. Edward Webb, Mr..
Aston Harnnan and Miss Mary s. Jafivier, both
Of this county HW give iqs "a .9a
On the ,4th instant at the residence Of the
brides uncle, William Surgen, Esq. Smyrna, Mr..
VIM. A. FAIRIES and Miss George Maree, all Of
Smyrna - !@uA 1ef e,rS fW rf = 4F7a
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

SIeNIFIoANT.-We learnIfrom Washing
ton, that the President has created new
department, called the Department of the
Atlantic, and has appointed Lieutenant
General Sherman to command il. It con-
sists Of the Department of the Lakes, of
the East, and Of the city Of Washington,
with headquarters in that city Lot Grant
and the Rump look out. n.o1s ,.;.ae. r.,
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
The Easton and Chestertown papers ap-

The Easton and Chestertown papers ap.
peal to Baltimore for help to construct the
Eastern Shore Rail Roads to tide water.
Vain appeal Baltimore is stone blind,
and can't discern her right hand from her
left, in such matters. Better make your
appeal to Philadelphia and Wilmington,
which cities are enjoying three-fourth.
Of the Peninsular trade now, and may take
the other fourth, for all Baltimore cares.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The canvass in New Hampshire is being
conducted with great energy BY both. par.
ties. Previous to 1868 the democracy
generally carried New Hampshire. Since
March, 1855, they have been annually de-
feated, and it would indicate remarkable
change of political opinion if the tide which
has SO long set in one direction should be
in any degree turned backward. 'e
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

Ice eighteen inches thick has been cut
from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
the present week. The ice is twenty in
ches thick on the susquehanna at Port
Deposit. The Potomac is frozen so hard
at Alexandria, that loaded teams GROSS and
recross between the Virginia and Mary
land shores.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

Bowers Complete Manure, containing a
considerable amount Of Potash. is evidently
the best Manure for Potatoes, The ac-
counts from our neighborhood and various
other districts are very favorable, and we
congratulate the farmers upon having so
good and reliable fertiliser at hand.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The various political State conventions
yet to be held this month are: On. the
10Th, the Democratic Convention of Wis
consin; on tn 2Oth, the Republican Of In
diana; 22d. the Democratic Of Kentucky
and New York; 26th, the Republican Of
Wisconsin and the Democratic Of Iowa and
Minnesota; 9th, the Republican of Ken
tucky.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The Mayors election at Binghampton,
N. 7. on Tuesday last, resulted in DEM
ocratic majority of ITO, the first in ten
years. Another favorable omen for Grant.
ogdensburg and Erwin. also Republican
towns, gave Democratic majorities. sA
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

Mr.. Chase's receptions a. Washington,
this winter. are said to be partieslarly bril-
liant. A presidential nomination is pend
ing, and the way to peoples hearts, it is
said, is down their throats. -
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
DIED.

Near Chestertown, Kent county, Md. on We'd
nesdAy, the 18th instant Joshua b, Fenimore, Jr.
32d year Of his age f7'' u ."T' 'I-iiTIi
E0> The friends of the family are respectfully
requested to attend his funeral from the residepce
o. hls father, on Monday next, the 18th instant
at two o'clock, Pm. 7'''f =
AZ Fieldsborough, Of consumption, on the 7th
inst. Mr.. Boston, aged 80 years. 1, -, ,a.. rs
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

THOMAS r. BAYARD, Esq. win address
the Democrats of Wilmington, this even
ing, at ] o'clock, in the Hall Of the Dem
ocratic Association, on the political issues
Of the day.2 .+ .4 u,a ta3t se
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15
ra,s.r,., y.,s,.s.. !, i


Beecher and the Japanese, were the
principal attractions this week in Whining
ton. ssa @sa;s.
Besfin Kansas Is said 10 be plenty at a cents
pound.
In Middletown it is 25 cents per pound,
and not often q be had at that. IS 4 ~ n
"A littertasy society in wilmington Il
discussing the question whether Delaware
has . republican form of government or
not. Time wasted.
A contemporary in its " morning SUM
mary" says '9the 'harbor d BAltimGrelis d
sssriously obstrucsed by -ioe. We should
say that every other harbor, north of the
Potomac, is in a similar r'ptedicament.
An appropriate hotel for old maids 70 stop at
the Mansion imam shan) House. ~ y z 't''
We know q hotel Of that name, kept BY
frst-rate old bachelor, in, Baltimore; but
it isn't Stunned, either by old maids. OF
young ones. 'iasal sdtsi i.'5i
A Descendant of Luther, the Great Reform.r.. /.
now living in Hagerstown, Maryland He IL oi
the sth generation, in regular descent from his
distinguished ancestor. B.. nfss 30 ~ fn.
A relative of the great Edmund Burke
is now living in Elkton.a ges' ~ zfga,i
A prize aght took place at west Brookaeid,
Mass. on Saturday. Forty rounds were foughi
in fifty-eight minutes. @dti 7''p
These brutal exhibitions have become
so common, that they have lost even ths
attraction Of novelty. Every locality Wis,
tied by these roughs. ought, to have ii,
sheriff Herbert. @n iHr r',u r1tel /.
ConrrrnrsrARY Isle passage age, a a
arms is going on between the Delawaresn
and our Wilmington Daily. Here ,'ip a
specimen Of the style in which they com.
pliment each other = ''''' 'i','I ~, A'i
The Delawarean pleasantly refers TO the con
ductors Of the Tribune and Commercial a. "self
| conceited Yankee editors.o This il, Of course
| comparative. Beside the modcsty of q Dove
Democrat, the retiring bsshfulpsss of anybody
| else pales its Intellectual fires"
We had q visit from the editor of Oh.
Cecil Democrat, on Tuesday. He wal
looking well, and his rotund visage wa.
suffused with smiles. as if proceeding from
native good humor, or from the successful
issue of some pleasant mission in thcst
parts. We are'not disposed to tell every.
body all we hear Of him in this connection,
We will say, however. that We hear he
stands fair, over the Glineg And on the
occasion Of his last visit, he took due pre-.
caution to guard his standing. literally,
and to prevent his feet from slipping; re-
Aeeting, no doubt, that he is still thread
ing the "slippery. paths of YOUTH" bu,
wisely desiring a 6rmet foot-hold. We
would say to -persererantiq omnie
ri,,cit. .a. ,'.3 I'D hssD9t A,.r
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The Baltimore Central Railroad is mo-
wing toward completion. in Cecil county,
and will soon be ready for laying the track
from Rising Bun to Warnings Meeting
House.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The United States Senate, on Monday,
confirmed The appointment of John..B. Pen,
ington. Esq. as U. 8. District Attorney.
for Delaware. rd na ad.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

A despatch dated Thursday says: The
determination is to admit Alabama imine-
diately, either through Sherman's bill, or
the House bill providing that a majority
vote shall be sufficient for adopting the
constitution. 1.
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The Methodist Centenary collection
amounted to So, SOC, 900. l.'H
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

The Athntic cable has gross income
G45.000 a day. a5
Middletown transcript., 1868-02-15

There is movement in Chic to abolish,
the usury laws. u 4iei sl4 81 q.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-12-19
MAhlAN hAMSAl,
Managers for Cecil County

IMPROVEMENTS AT RISING Subtitle
new hotel erected by John A Thomp-
son, at Rising Sun, on the site of the
one destroyed by fire last winter, is
probably the finest and largest hotel
building in Cecil county. The main
building is 40 by 60 feet, with kitch-
en- 20 feet square, the whole three
stories high with finished basement and
attic. The buildingis very convenient
ly divided into large number of rooms,
all well lighted and ventilated. For
convenience and pleasantness very few
houses outside the cities equal it. A
large double porch extends entirely
around two sides of it. Mr.. Thompson
expects to occupy it about Christmas
or New Years. The brick work was
done by Richard Mcdonald, of Oxford,
and the carpenter work by Charles w.
Wilson, of Rising Sun. Besides this
hotel, some six or seven new frame,
dwellings have been erected during the
past season, in the thriving Borough Of
Rising Sun.
Oxford Press.