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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
The Radical War.

We have frequently referred to the Rad
ical scheme of war, in connection with the
militia bill passed by the recent Legis-
lature, aud publish to-day the COM
ments of the Raleigh Sentinel upon this
question, containing the bill in full
We hear it repeated by Radical orators
and read it in Radical papers, that with
GRANTS election there will be peace, and
with SEYMoUR's there will be war In the
event of the election of the latter who is to
wage this war, and against whom is It to
be waged? For what cause will it be inau-
gurated, and what object is to be gained
thereby? Surely the Democratic party will
not force war upon the country. No such
suicidal policy will be adopted. Deprived
OF power for a long series of years, its
continuance in the control of the govern
ment would depend upon a faithful and
successful adherence to the great reforms
IN the expenses, finances and taxation
which its platform requires, and which il.
leaders promise. In fact, with restora
ton of the powers of which the Presiden,
and Supreme Court have been illegally de-
prived and the restriction of Congress,
within its legislative sphere, there can be NJ
cause or opportunity for discord or trouble
What could induce the Southern people
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

General Convention OF the Protestant Epis-
copal Church.
The General Convention of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church in the United States
will assemble in Trinity Church, New York
City, on Wednesday, 18th October. In
consideration of the fact that there has
been none since the year 1865, and that
there will be many of the Prelates and of
the Clergy and Laity from various sections,
that did not participate in the delibera-
tions at that time, as we'll as the presence
of several of the newly consecrated Bish-
ops, and also of able and prominent talent
from the South and South West, it prom
ises to be an event Of peculiar Importance.
Nor is this assembly anticipated with less
interest and expectation from the fact of
the ability, influence and power to be
welded in its sessions, always marked by
the highest order of conservatism national
ly and enthusiastically, and particularly at
this time of great political anxiety. Prom
inent parties will meet from all sections of
this country in their representatives of the
respective Dioceses, and the free inter-
change of sentiments, marked by calmness
and dispassion, will doubtless create most
happy influence upon all surroundings.
Thatany political sentiments will be ente-
tanned by that body, is not, for moment,
to be thought of, for it will be remembered
that it was in session at the time of the John
Brown outbreak in Virginia, and while ex-
citing universal attention from all parts of
the country, that body remained silent, and
in dignifed calmness unmoved by the tumult
and alarm without. At this time, there
fore, when the cloud seems darkening once
more over our national head, we antici
pate from the same wise discrimination
of political and ecclesiastical arenas, re-
bound of the happiest and most cheering
influences and sentiments.
It will be, doubtless, an occasion of
drawing to the city others than the mere
members of the representative body, as
there is rarely an occasion of more gen
eral interest, and in whose deliberations
the prominent men of the country are
found devoting themselves to the spread
of conservative christianity. and the pros
perity, peace and happiness of the nation
There are. doubtless, many interesting
questions to come up before the body, such
as Church Extension, Adoption of Liturgy,
Provincial System, Unity of Christian
Bodies, Ritualism, Marriage and Divorce,
and which, with other considerations of
interest, may prolong the session for sew
eral weeks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
PIIE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
FOR PRESIDENT
HORATIO SEYMOUR,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE
ZEN. FRANK =. BLAIR
OF MISSOURI.
VOLUME EIGHTEEN

To-day we begin the eighteenth annual
volume Of our daily paper. The history of
The JOURNAL from it's foundation, within
few months of a quarter of a century,
until the present day, is the best index of
the growth and prosperity of Wilmington.
Beginning with q weekly edition only, and
so continuing for six years, daily was is
sued rs soon as the business of the city JUS
titled it. Small at first, we have steadily
kept pace with the increase of business and
the demands of the public, until we have
placed THE JOURNAL in the first class of
Southern papers as to size, and devoted
what of talent and energy we possess to
render it acceptable to our patrons. Our
efforts, although attended with great ex-
pense, have not been entirely unrewarded.
We have retained all our old friends, and
have enrolled many new ones.
In view of the general prostration of this
secIlon, The repeateu lalIures VI croPs dAu
the want of thorough reorganization of the
postofice routes, we have nothing to COM
plain of in our business success, but on the
other hand, much to be gratifed for, and
to give us hopeful anticipations when these
temporary causes of depression have been
removed. In the meantime, We shall, in
no way, relax our efforts or render our pa
and partiality which has been extended to
it throughout this entire section of country.
Daily Journal 29h.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Bring out the Reserves.
J. II. HAYES,
J. T. SIMPSON, ECon
r. 2. PADDIsON,
Com tee.

Not including the fifteen or twenty thou
sand persons denied the right of voting at
the late State election, who are now en-
franchised, there is reserve in round num-
bers of thirty thousand voters who did not
exercise this privilege on that occasion. A
very large majority of these persons are
Democrats and Conservatives, and even
they hold a balance of power in the State.
It should be the duty of the SEYMOUR and
BLAIR Clubs, and State, District and County
Executive Committees, to find out who
these men are, who registered and did not
vote, and urge them to the performance Of
that duty in the approaching election.
This reserve force Of thirty thousand mon
can, and doubtless will, decide the contest
in this State. Many causes induced them
TO remain away from the polls at the State
election which will not operate now. A
vague, underlined terror of So something
worse - to result from the rejection of the
Constitutions desire to get into the Union
and then fight Radicalism-a wish to try
condition, and also the very busy season
of year in which the election was held. and
the remoteness of many precints at which
voters were required by arbitrary military
orders to deposit their ballots-all united
to keep citizens from the polls. None of
these causes should operate now to deter
voters. The Constitution is adopted-we
are in the Union-the blessings of Recon-
struction have been and are being enjoyed,
and there is no reason, and there should
be no cause, to compel persons to vote in
precincts remote from their homes, or in
any manner to throw obstacles in their way
for free and full exercise of their rights
as citizens, in the most important election
in which they are called upon to vote
We appeal, then, to our friends to bring
out this powerful force in reserve. A great
battle is to be joined on the third of No
vember, and the entire strength of our
army will be needed to insure victory. A
glorious triumph is in store for us, if we
have the earnest and hearty cooperation of
our entire force. We can secure their aid
in this decisive struggle if we but impress
upon them the importance of their assist
ance, and the vital necessity for our sue
cess. Let every one do his individual duty
let every Democrat feel that the fate of the
ticket rests with North Carolina, and the
result here depends upon his individual
vote and individual exertions-and victory
is indeed assured.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Mass Meeting and Barbecue.

There is to be a Mass Meeting and Barbe-
cue at Colvin's Creek Academy, near Point
Caswell on Thursday, October Goth, given
bv the Lower Black River Democratic
Club, assisted by the Clubs OF Upper Black
River, Piney Woods and Caintuck.
The following gentlemen are expected to
be present and address the meeting Col.
A. A. McKoY, Capt. J. G. DoBB1N, Hon.
GEORGE DAVIS, Maj. J. A. ENGELHARD,
Col. A. NJ WADDELL and Maj. D. J. De
vANE.
! J: 7 :: s 5Hrsa; com'tee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Militia,

Acting Governor Holden continues His
martial preparation for war. He has Or
dered his Colonels to provide for the en-
rollment of all "able-bodied male citizens
of the State, who are citizens of the United
States, between twenty-one and forty years
of age, save those exempted on account of
religious scruples," al the same time and
places provided for the registration of cleo
tors. The lists are to be returned by the
sixth of November.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
For the Journal.
FRENcH's CREEK,

BLADEN Co, Sept. 19, 1868.
Pursuant to notice number of the Con-
servative citizens of French's Creek, Bla-
den county, North Carolina, met at Kelly s
Cove for the purpose of organizing Con-
sentative Democratic Club for the ap-
preaching Presidential election. On mo-
ton, d. o. Hanlon was called to the chair
and W. w. Benson requested to act as Sec
Rotary; r. G. Kelly, A. P. Russ, Sem, and
P. Ell. Pridgen were then appointed Vice
Presidents. r. P. Allen was then appointed
corresponding secretary, D. A. Mcmillan,
recording secretary and W. W. Benson as
sistant recording secretary.
The ocject of the meeting was explained
in forcible and felicitous terms by the chair
man, and an address was delivered byJ. J.
O. Lucas
The chairman appointed committee of
three consisting of Messrs. r. P. Allen, D.
A. Mcmillan and W. W. Benson, to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting. The committee having reported,
through their chairman, the following pre-
amble and resolutions as embracing the
sense of the meeting, which were unani-
monsly adopted and ordered to be spread
on the minutes of the Club.
We whose names are hereunto appended
fully approaching the intensity of the po-
litical crisis now agitating our beloved
country, and firmly believing that our only
salvation is in the triumph of the princi-
pies which animate the Conservative party,
which triumph is to be secured by the cleo
ton of the nominees of said party, do for
the furtherance of this object hereby or
ganize ourselves into an association to be
known as the French's Creek Seymour and
Blair Club
Res0lUed, That the action of the late National
Convention at New York, and also the action of
our State Convention at Raleigh, meets with our
unqualified appreciation, and calls for our entire
and undivided support.
RESOLVED, That we appreciate the magnitude of
the results involved, do pledge ourselves to use
that extra amount of diligence SO necessary to
success to leave no effort untried in our limited
sphere that may insure success.
Rsot0ed, That the Secretary be instructed to
forward the proceedings of this meeting to the
Wilmington Journal for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
D. A. MCMILLAN, Sec'y.
Star please copy.
"Sweet Sixteen" is the name of the
latnsffnArfumo
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Mass Meeting at Warsaw.

The grandest preparation is being made
for the Mass Meeting and Barbecue at
Warsaw. Several distinguished speakers
will be present. Ample provision will be
made for all who may be in attendance.
We are requested to invite all the Sey-
mour and Blair Clubs in Duplin and the
adjoining counties to be present. A hearty
welcome, good speeches, and bountiful
entertainment will greet them
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Judge Battles Speech.

We direct attention to the remarks OF
Hon. WILLIAM Fl. BATTLE, being an ex-
tract from a recent speech delivered at
Chapel Hill. They completely answer the
sophistries of Judge Pearson. and are
characterized by the ability, honesty and
purity of the eminent jurist and gentle
man from whom they emanate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Robson.

A large turnout of the people is antici-
pated at Shoe Heel at the Mass Meeting
on Thursday, October 9Th. Several dis
tinguished speakers have accepted invita-
lions to be present. Our friends are
steadily and earnestly at work in that
county, and we expect to hear good re-
port from Robson.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Jail Delivery In EItzabethtown, BLADDER
County.

On Thursday night of last week, the
prisoners confined in the Jail at Elizabeth
town, Baden county, effected their escape.
But one remained behind, owing to the
fact that his time of imprisonment had
nearly expired. The escaped prisoners
were some six or seven in number, for the
most part negroes. Among them was Bry-
ant Gilbert, he who killed young Lutter
lob at Willis Creek some time since,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Duplin County.

Duplin County.
At a regular meeting of the Central Sey
mour and Blair Club, at Kenansville, N
c., on Saturday, 26th inst, Mr.. Isaac B
Kelly was requested to act as President
pro tem., and Lou Stanford, Esq, as Secre
tary.
MIR. B. d. Ford was announced as the
speaker for the occasion, and entertained
the audience for about an hour by the de-
livery of very able address on the "Na
ture, Causes and probable duration of g
Republican form of Government" IL.
The meeting rendered MIR. Ford thei,
thanks for his mastery effort and, on
motion, adjourned until the next regular
meeting on the 10th of October next.
BY order of the President.
Lou STANFORD,
Secretary, pro tenn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Upper Black River,

Maj. G. W. McCLAMMY and Capt. S. A.
AsHE, sub-electors for New Hanover coun-
ty, will address the citizens of Upper Black
River District, at Harrell's Store, on Satur-
day, October 10th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
Dublin County.

There are eight Democratic Clubs already
organized and in full operation in Dnplin
county. Others are forming. This gallant
county will give a COOL account of itself in
Novarn her
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02
FAYETTEVILLE CORRESPONDENCE

The Late TragedY-PaInfUI AccIdcc,
preme Court Clerks BOnd-Judge u.
Conference.-The Mass Meeting Bus,,,
in Fayetteville -Byrney, Carpet-!eaa,.S
&C., &c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

The Church of the Holy Flame, Catholic,
was dedicated on Sunday, in New York.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

ALI LIE, Chinaman, took out naturali-
cation papers in st. Louis the other day,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRARS. The fol-
lowing appointments of Registrars have
been made by the County Commissioners
for the various precincts in this county
Each Registrar must necessarily be JUS
tice OF the Peace, and those among this
number who have not been qualified must at
once become Holdens pets so soon as the
oficemaking power can be invoked
Among the Registrars are some few col
ored men, as is the case with the appointee
in the Third Ward of this city. The
Registrars are allowed fee of five cents
for each person registered, and will also
act as judges of election in their respec-
tive precincts, with two persons for each
precinct to be hereafter appointed
WILMINGTON
First Ward-H. E. Scott.
Second Ward-Jos. Fry.
Third Ward-Wm. A. Green.
Fourth Ward-H. W. Penny.
Mason boro'-Sterling Sallings.
Federal Point--Solomon Reaves.
Topsail Sound-E. S. Reno.
Holly Shelter-E. Fl. McQuigg.
Upper Black River-Wm. Robinson.
Lower Black River-Americus V. Harrell
South Washington-John W. Wills
Caintuck-A. J.SSwinson.
Piney Woods-Wilson T. Morton.
Long Creek-W. J. Bivins.
Rocky Point-Chas. Fl. Rivenbark.
Middle Sound-Daniel Davis.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

"Sweet Sixteen" is the name of the
latestJperfume.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-02

When they have such neighbors near
Gentlemen, allow me to portray to your
view the three grand elements of which
the Radical party is composed. There are
three parts of it, and although one may be
a little less culpable than the others, yet I
find them all in one heap of fostering
carrion that sends its deadly miasma up
the nostrils of every honest, brave and
patriotic citizen. The first class are those
who are ignorant, indolent and supers IT,
tious. Tools of the leaders, some of them
perhaps might be honest, but their infor-
nation is so small. and their prejudices so
strong, that they stand ready to do any
thing dishonest, however it may be that
their leaders tell them. The second class
are those who have some degree of infor-
nation but very little character. Wise
enough to foment the dregs Of mortality
to stuff the ballot boxes by fraud, procure
paying Offices for themselves, and laugh at
their poor ignorant fellows for being made
fools Of The third class are those of our
neighbors, who, for the hope of security or
gain, bow their knees to party behests,
seeking positions under Mr.. Holden, JUS
tices of the Peace or Constables of Dis
trict How can the character of such men
be portrayed !? Gentlemen, you know the
meanest men in the country. The Eng
lish language is not sufficient to express
the odium have for such men. I prefer
the words Of the poet:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-24

don't I;ke Girls. Girls is different FROM
what bows is. Girls don't play marblef,
and also girls don't plsy hockey. played
hockey once and got whipped for il. Girls
sometimes gets whipped, but not so much
"a bovs; their clothes amt so wall suited
for il. thst is the reason I sappoae.
never sees no girls play base bali, but
fey SAY thsy do in Bozlon. There il
= cnty girls ii Boston and big organs.-
Lat year when | was young, lhe teacher
made made me set with the girls because I
vas naughty. cried. Big boys like
Q lis better than little boys went on a
lie one night with my sister Nancy and
ON Sykes.
We were going to New Hartford, and
when We got up by Pegs tavern, Tom
asked me TO look in the bottom Of the
sleigh for his whip; while was locking 30
fired OF torpedo. I asked him II he had
say more .eepedees and he said -, but be
fired OF another when wasn's ieeking -
Girls don't Ike to have men kies thsm.-
They always say "den't." II they wasn't
fools they would turn their heads the other
way, but they never do that. saw Tom
kiss Nancy oncs and ! went AID told ~
mother. Then my mother put ne to bed.
When girl takes out her handksrchisf 10
the street to wipe her nose, the young men
who earn thsir living BY standing in front
of the Pine block always wipe their noses
ut the same time, If they see her. Girls
&c. married sometimes, but not always.
Those that don't get married don't want
20. When they get married they have
wedding cake. | like wedding cake but
do rot see any fun in getting married.
| esDsciAlly to a girl.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-24
How 10 be an Editor.

An editor once said to young man who
WAS about to we'd the scissors and paste
my young friend. you arc about to be
come, learn, an editor OF nswspaper.-
Permit an old man to give this piece Of ad
vice. Ii you desire success in that capacity
you should in each paper publish one COL
umn for n sensible man, and two for .
fool "
1t has been truthfully remarked that the
old man had measured well the public. He
had calculated this capacity Of the lines he
had to fill, and he knew what each one
would hold The public have not changed
much. While one man reads . moral as
say, a dozen will drown his voice with
laughter and absurdtv. A majority of the
people don't take the papers 70 learn they
take them to laugh, to enjoy the music and
mrh 81 q hearty gutf'aw they want some
tAiug 10 proyoke ", and that something they
uast base or they wont take $50 paper.
Philadelphia sen. a million gallons ofcoal
oil to Europe last week.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-24
From the Springfield III Advertiser

From the EprinEHttu Ahtt AostrttscT4
For many months young gentleman,
cell known to the citizcns of Springfield.
raid his attentions 10 young lady who
occupied a position in q neighboring town
several degrees more elevated, socially.
than his own. The youth, being of good
personal appearance, and withal an excel
lent conversationalist, succeeded in en-
gaging the affections Of the young lady 10
an extent that nothing could satisfy exc pit
matrimony. The postofiice had for so-nc
time done its duty, as postoilices always 40
ia such matters, ard many were the long,
and doubtless tender messages That passed
between the loving two, protected ny the
efficient care Of their dear uncle from the
prying eyes Of those Who would have given
..something nice" to have known what was
going on.
The lsdy know that her 'papa and nam.
ma" would never consent TO the union Of
two loving hearts, with her parents mias
of wealth laying bstwssn them. end % she.
readily consented TO the young mans prop.
osition to have shs thing done up ION the
sly" and oil unknown to the folks while
she was On visit to some Of her relatives
At Columbus, her chasmsr called and the
thing Wa dsns. Allss brief honeymoon
ID the capital city Of Ohio, she returned to
her home, but her husband did not return
with her.
From the time Of the daughters arrival
home, the old people fancied they could
hear strange noises in the house. Steps
were often heard upon the stairs In the lone
still hours of night. Various articles Of
furniture moved mysteriously about in the
| rooms above, and the old gentleman and
lady finally came to the conclusion that the
house was haunted, or that something was
wrong. One night, after all had retired,
the parents not only distinctly heard
steps upon the Stair, but voices and noises
on the landing above. Armed with horse
pistol, that had done good service in pioneer
times, the father left his bed and quistly
approached the foot Of the stairs, where he
found. resting upon tho lower step, pair
Of boots. At once be Get up the cry oil
"thisvss, robbers, MURDER" that in Z
twinkling brought every member ef the
household to the scene, except his daugh
ter.
the young lady's rom, and not being abl'
to arouse her. they brske open the door jus
in time to see bootless man dive through
the window. The old gentleman rushed 4
the opening, discharged his pistol. and thu
, man dropped to the ground. Great hsav
ems you have killed my husband !" OF
claimed the daughter, falling back and faint
ing upon the bed. "Yeur husband" erie,
, | oil in . breath, and then . rush Of domss
tics was made for The yard below.
The young maa Was found upon th
ground beneath the window, carried Int
the house, and the old people. frantic Wit
, grief and fear, promised to receive him
, their hearts il he would ooly live. tn
doctes soon arrived, and having dressed
? slight 6ssh wound upon his arm, pronoun'
; cd him in no danger. lie hes now recover
j. ed, and 10 orc Of the hsppisst men With
fifty miles Of Springfield.