Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-05-08
STATE NEWS.

STATE NEWS.
MILITARY CHANGES. is understood
that COL Bomford and his command have
been ordered from this Post to Charles
ton. We have not heard definitely who is
to succeed him, but there is some talk that
General Candy will establish his headquar.
tiers for the summer in this city. Good
men in this community and elsewhere
throughout his command, will part with
Col. BOmfOrd with regret. He has admin
istered his delicate and responsible duties
fairly, impartially and as u conscientious
officer. AS there is to be change, we
hope that the rumor is true that General
Candy is to come to Raleigh in person.
II an expression of the wishes and feel
lngs Of this community could be the means
of retaining the services of Col. Bomford
IN this command, we have no doubt that
the signatures of every gentleman and lady
in this city could be obtained to petition
to General Candy to continue him among
us.-ScntineI.
HYDE.-We are glad to learn that the
first rurnor with regard to this gallant lit
tie county is incorrect. It gives hand
some majority against the Infamous Con-
stltution and elects a Conservative mem
Der.
STILL THEY CoME.-The Radical vultures
continue to swarm Raleighwards. Yester-
day favored us with the presence of several
of the cormorant flock. Brogdeo was here,
looking unusually like Curtis, -Heaton and
Rob AL
ers of the delectables were congregated. -
They were either attracted to the niger
jubilation last night, or they are concoct-
ing some fresh schemes of mischief. Let
them go ahead and run the masheen."
Sentinel
LAwLEssNEss. -Whither arc we tending !?
10 black anarchy? From every quarter
of the State we hear Of disturbances by
negroes. The Rutherfordton Vindicato,'
says, that scarcely a night passes, but what
it is made hideous" by the congregation
of drunken and boisterous negroes on the
streets. On Friday evening last, group
of negroes gathered before the door of q
worthy minister in that place, and made
use of loud and most indecent language,
to the great annoyance of all the residents
in the vicinity.
SCALLAwAGs.-Iti is ascertained that only
three men with white skins voted the "bed
bug ticket in Caswell.
Hon. BEDFORD BRowN-The sumblimest
spectacle presented in the late contest was
that of this distinguished statesman and
patriot canvassing against the new Consti
tuition. He was the Conservative candl
date for the State in Caswel, and it was
mainly owing to MS eXertiOns that that
county, i'll which there was more than 1Ot
registered majority of negro votes, gave q
MAJ ority against the Constitution, and
elected the Conservative ticket for State
and county officers.
Col. Brown is, We believe, the Oldest pub
lie man i'll North Carolina. with single
exception. That exception is the Hon.
Weldon n. Edwards, of Warren. Colonel
Brown first entered public life as q mem
Der of the Legislature in the year 1915,
moro than ffty-two years ago. Since that
time he has filed the highest positions OF
honor and trust which 1t was in the power
Of the State to confer upon him, ind filled
them to the satisfaction OF all. The mea-
sure Of his honorable ambition was,full, and
no motive but that of the Hottest patriot
ism could ever have tempted him to appear
upon the political arena again. Influenced
by such considerations as these he became
candidate for Congress in lS65-believ'
ing that, from his extensive acquaintance
and intimacy with the public men of the
North, he could render very important ser
ice to the people of North Carolina. As
is known, we were his successful competi
tor in that contest. We only refer to it tc
bear testimony to his lofty and chlvalrous
bearing in the canvass, and to the patriot
ism which we believe Influenced him IL
becoming a candidate. During the can
vass he repeatedly told us that, whether
elected OR defeated, that would be his las
appearance before the public as a candi-
date for Office.
But alas the hope Of speedy and har-
monious reunion of the States, which he
at that time anticipated, and in which he WAS
so anxious to assist as the closing scene OF
his long and useful public life, was destined
not then, and perhaps never, to be realized.
A more alranaing crisis in the history of his
beloved State than ever before threatened
it has arisen. True to the instincts of his
blood, his noble nature and true patriot
ism, he again buci-led on his armor to do
battle for the Cause Of civilization and good
government-for "God and his native
land" And most nobly and gallantly has
he done his part. He now goes to the
Senate, where, though he, and those who
acted with him, may be overborne by num-
pers, yet his venerable years, his long ex-
perience, his unquestioned patriotism,
and his many aud chivalrous bearing, will
command the respect of even the most
reckless of his opponents. Though he can
not control the Legislature, his influence
will yet be felt for good.