Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-06-05
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We learn from Mr.. Devane that at nres
ent' there are about 12O prisoners under
gong sentence at Fort Macon 13 of WHOM
are white citizens, the remainder being ne
groes, soldiers of all nationalities. MI
~. speaks of the treatment received at th
hands OF the officers as being as good q
could be expected, and says all credit
due to Capt. Gaskill, the commading off
Ger, for his kindness toward civilian prison
ers IN fact all the officers, with only on
| exception, seem to be good disposed to
wards them. That exception is the A. A
| y. NJ, one Lieut.. Steavens, who endeavor
to render their condition still more mis-
erable, could such thing be possible, il
| the way of abuse and insults they feceiv
at his hands. The soldiers composing tn,
| garrison are all negroes, and of course, a
far as their authority goes, nothing goot
can be expected of them
| Mr.. Devane speaks very favorably O
| Col. Benzoni, the Inspector General, who's,
| headquarters are in this town. Col. Ben
z0ni seems to be very strict with the sol
diers, and the prisoners always hail hi
coming with JOY on every inspection triI
| to the Fort. Col B. enters into converse
| ton with those poor victims who are un
fortunate enough to be confined there, anC
IS said to be very attentive to any com
plants made to him.
Mr.. Devane represents the civilian
prisoners, who are all ex-Confederate sol
dlers, as being in good health, especially
Capt. Tolar, who is fast improving. Capt
Lolar had formerly been confined in 2
| dark, damp dungeon, which injured his
health considerably, but upon the recon-
better quarters, which will no doubt be
highly gratifying to his many friends and
relatives.-G Goidoboro' hough Notes.
SOMETHING WohDERFUL.-On Monday,
as the list of Jurors for the County Court,
now in session, was being called, two OF
the negroes composing it and regarded as
among the most intelligent of their race in
the county, endeavOred to escape the new
responsibility thus thrust upon them.
They made oath that they were not at
all competent to act as Jurors knew moth
iLg about such things, and would much
prefer to be out at work on their crops,
and leave such matters to those better
qualified.
The Court at first refused to entertain
their excuse, but some few hours later,
when the negroes made second applica-
tlOn on the same grounds, they were ex-
cused, and departed on their way rejoicing.
This Is the most remarkable instance OF
the kind yet recorded, and reflects much
credit upon the good sense of the two col
ored men.
How many more such negroes can be
found similar to Barb Braswell and VIM
Lloyd, of Edgecombe ? AS we said before,
they are considered among the most intel
igent of their color.-Tarboro' Souherner
Found DEAD.-A correspondent of the
Petersburg Index, from Nash county, on
the 23d inst, says:
We learn that on Thursday last an old
and celebrated hog thief named Jack was
found dead in the woods, on the plantation
of Benjamin Dunn, deceased, on Fishing
Creek. A bullet had penetrated the old
sinners body, and by his side lay dead
hog, which hog had come to his death
from wounds inflicted by said Jack.
WHEAT PRosPEcTs.--We regret to learn
that rust on wheat prevails very extensive
y throughout all this section-in this
county, Union, Stanly, Montgomery, Ca-
barrus, and on towards the mountains, at
tacking upland and bottom wheat alike
So far as we can learn the ' disease,"i if We
may SO call it, has appeared only on the
Leaf, and some contend that its appearance
there is not apt to be so injurious to the
grain as when attacking the stalk. Any
way, apprehensions are felt that the har-
Vest,will not be SO bountiful as there were
hopes and prospects of few weeks back.
In addition to the above we learn that
large quantities of wheat, planted on the
river bottoms, were killed IN the stem by
the freshet few weeks back, but sprouts
are putting forth from the roots, with pro-
mise OF yet making crop, although late.
Wadesboro' argus.
WHEAT IN GRANVILLE. are pleased
to learn that the crop of wheat is very fine
and promises to be abundant. The same
impression, we are glad to learn, prevails
pretty generally in the State.
Raleigh Sentinel
4 SCALLAwAG's LOVE FOR THE NEGRO
On Wednesday party of eight negroes
were arrested and brought to this town,
charged with being chiefly implicated in the
recent outrageous assault upon Conserva-
i've cOlored man. Among them was Rich
mOnd Station, President of the Union
League at Battleboro', and ringleader OF
the gang.
This man was particularly active during
the late election, and was mainly instru-
mental in forcing the negroes to the sup
port of the precious crew elected in Edge
cOmDe.
In years gone by, we knew him at ou,
native place, as q trustworthy negro, but
in common with others of similar reputa
ton, he has since the war proved himself {
grand scoundrel.
Finding himself now in trouble on &C
count of his rascalitias. he came to us, a!
pue of his old acquaintances, to stand hi
'ond and keep hlm out of Jail.
This honor We declined, but referred
I'm to some OF his political friends AM
associates, who would no doubt appreciat.
/, l'te support and aid him III his time 0
need.
Dreming Mr.. John Nor1leet as the one
most benefited by his vote and influence
ne speedily called upon that Scallawag
and requested the slight favor to keep hin
out of Jail for one night. But alas fo
human hopes Having elected Norfieet t.
an important Office, which he could have
never obtained save by negro votes, THU
President of the Union League represent
ing large negro vote, discovers. too late
that he and his fellows have been made
tools of by said Norfeet, and in cell ha:
time 10 reflect over the ingratitude of man
and especially such men as but a few