Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-05-29
STATE NEWS.

OUR MINING INTERESTS. counties of
Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Union, Stanly and
Montgomery make up the best gold mining
region of the United States, at least east
of the Rocky Mountains. Almost the en-
tire area of these counties abounds in gold,
while, at the same time, the farming lands
are of character to afford ample provis-
ions, if properly cultivated, for the entire
mining region. Gold also is found III
other counties contiguous, and in Burke
and other counties West. In these cCun-'
ties there are q number of mines which
have been opened and operated for years,
which have yielded large income. Many
of them are now being worked extensively
and the yield is very profitable New
mines are being discovered constantly, and,
from what we hear, the supply of gold
is almost inexhaustible.
Our advertising columns give notice OF
the sale at auction of very valuable
mining interest lying in Montgomery coun-
ty, to be sold on the 23d Of June next at
the Exchange Sales Rooms in Baltimore.
We learn that parties from the North are
making an examination of this property,
with the view of purchasing.
Our old friend, D. A. G. Palmer, Esq,
of Stanly County, called to see US on yes
terday, who informed us that he was work
ing proftably the Thomas mine in Union
county, of which he is proprietor. He
showed US some pretty specimens of gold
recently taken from the mine.
Success we say to our mines, and every
other interest which will promote the pros
perity of North Carolina.
Raleigh Sentinel.
Hon. BEDFORD BRoWN.-We are pleased
to learn that the Hon. Bedford Brown, of
Caswell, has been appointed to fill the va
cancy, from this State, on the National
Democratic Committee. It is capital ap-
pointment He has accepted the position,
| and, although his age inclines him strongly
| to ignore all participation in public affairs,
| yet his stern patriotism and ardent love
| for his native home, and long cherished
principles, will not allow him to relax his
efforts in endeavoring to promote the fu-
| ture well-being of his country. MIR. Brown
will meet the Committee and participate In
| it's councils, when notified of meeting.
Raleigh Sentinel
WHEAT CRop.-The Wheat Crop bids
fair to be a failure, Notwithstanding its
unusually promising appearance up to the
last fortnight. We were shown a stalk of
wheat few days ago that measured five
feet in length, with the ear opened finely
and sound. This stalk was taken from a
small field of wheat near the village, which
is now reported to be entirely destroyed
by the rust. Gentlemen from all parts of
the country bring intelligence of the same
disagreeable character. The yield in the
county may be set down at much less than
the average crops of past years.
Rutherfordton Vindicdtor.
ALMOST A Row.-Quite little disturb
ance occurred on yesterday, between the
hours of II and u, in front of the Charlotte
Hotel, between some whites and blacks,
originating upon fight between two small
| boys-one white and the other black
which grew gradually until at least fifteen
or twenty were engaged, and many others
standing around, clubs in hand, ready to
participate. Things began to look serious,
and but for the timely interference of
some friends, fatal consequences might
! have lowed.-Charlotte Times.