Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-06-26
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Davidson College.

For tho Journal.
Davidson College.
Messys. Editors: The Thirtieth Annual
Commencement will take place on the 10Th
and 10th of July. DR.. Dabnez, OF V1r-
ginia, will deliver the annual Grafton be-
fore the two Literary Societies, and DIR.
Howe, of South Carolina, will preach the
sermon to the Williams Association.
Representatives. from the Societies.-Eume-
neun Society-J. F. Cannon, S. c.; E. ".
Kerr, N. c.; r. B. McAlpine, Ark.
Philanthropic Society-S. IL. Bell, n.
c.; W. A. Miner, Ca; r. M. Tuttle, N.
c.. will speak on Wednesday night.
On Thursday following the Junior Glass
will speak.
Junior Speake7s-H. J. Baker, Fla A.
r. Banks, S. c.; W. Il. Davis, N. g.; j.
w. Davis, n c.; L. M. Hoffman, n G.. );
F. Brevard Mcdowell N. c.; A. J. Morri-
SOD, N. c.; W. Fl. Werner, S. c.; J. S. f.
Werner, S. c.; P. P. VIM, Ga.
, Senior Speakers-A. Ross Kennedy, S.
c., Valedictarian Albert c. Wharton, Jr.,
N. c., Salutatory r. Hall Morrison, Jr.,
North Carolina.
MarshaLs Society-W. FL.
Werner, r. B. McAlpine, J: G. Scott, S. 9. !;
j. W. Davis.
Prilantropic Society-R. NJ. Wooten, n.
G.; H. J. Baker, P. H. Pitts, Ala. NJ. F.
Rainbardt, Missouri.
Chief Marshal-A. J. Morrison.
The Marshals promise every attention to
render the occasion pleasant and orderly
to those who may favor the Institution with
visit.
turbance PROMPTLY Quelled-One of the
left oh A
TnIrd Escapes.
Wednesday afternoon between six and
seven o'clock an instruction occurred
among the ccnvicts at the County Work
house which, but for the prompt action
and presence of mind of The guard, might
have been more serious in its results.
As the prisoners were coming out from
supper one of the guard, Patrick Boyle,
heard of conspiracy among them to break
the chains by which some of them are
linked together in couples, and which
others wear with ball around the foot
On placing them in the cells for the night,
Mr.. Boyle was about proceeding to exam
inc into the matter, when one of the con-
around him, then seized hold of the pistol
by his side. At this demonstration the con-
victs crowded around the guard, who quietly
commenced attempting to free his arms
He succeeded in releasing himself suffi-
GENTLY to grasp his pistol, at which
the convict who held him relinquished his
hold and ran. Mr.. Boyle drew his pistol
and fired. The ball missed the object aimed
at, but took effect upon another of the
crowd, No. IS, killing him almost instant
ly. There were but four or five guard
within the enclosure who, coming to the
assistance of Boyle, two other shots were
fired, one of which took effect upon con-
vict No. 80. wounding him in the leg. By
this time the insurrection was pretty we'll
quelled, and the convicts, thoroughly
frightened, were soon securely placed under
lock and key in their respective cells. Du-
ring the excitement one of the convicts,
No. 6, made his escape by scaling the pal
lisades.
Many exaggerated reports in regard to
an attack having been made by parties on
the outside were soon flying about the
city. On the first intimation OF the dis
turbance Lieut. Murdoch and his brother
Lieutenant with a squad Of eight or ten
soldiers were dispatched to the scene
They found all quiet, and order fully re-
stored
There is no danger of further insurrec-
ton, and sufficient force is on hand to
guard against any emergency that may
arise. The Superintendent, Mr.. Wood,
has been sick fer some time, but Mr.. Walk
er Leares, the Superintendent pro tena.,
was soon on the spot and made all neces-
sary arrangements.
THE MATCH GAME OF BASE BALL.-Yes,
terday the match game between the first
mines of the Harnett and Scuppernong
Clubs was played in this city in the vacant
lot at tho corner Of Sixth and Orange
streets. The game was witnessed by "a
large number of ladies and gentlemen, and
throughout excited quite al interest. Oc-
casionally when home ran was made,
loud and prolonged cheers greeted the sue
cessful member Of the nine.
Below we append report of the game
which we have been kindly furnished by
Mr.. r. G. Dudley, Scorer. The game oc-
cupied about three hours and was over at
half-past one. The Harnetts this time
were victorious in the contest, having made
double as many runs as their opponents :
SCUPPERNoNGS.
Names. outs. huns.
Switzerland, F..