Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-11-06
state; NEWS.

INNIGRATIoE-W WE CAN27oT BEGIN TIL
WORK TOO SooN.-We are in receipt Of q
communication from our distinguished
tOwnsman, the Hon. VIM. =. Dortch, re-
4uesting us to give notice that meeting
viii be held IN this town on Friday, tho
18th inst, for the purpose OF taking into
consideration the important subject Of i'm
migration. As tho letter contains state
mouts which we know will prove highly i'll.
teresting to most Of cur readers, Yo tax
tho liberty Of Inserting it here, although it
was not Intended for publication, and we
feel confident that our contemporaries
throughout the State will be only too glad
to notice, in commendatory style, mat
ter bearing SO directly and consplcuousy
upon the best interests OF North Carolina.
We look upon this matter as orc in
which the future prosperity Of North Caro-
lima and her sisters of the South is largely
involved and believe that the attention Of
our people cannot DO too urgently OF too
Frequently directed to it. And we here beg
leave to state that the columns eff the Mes
sengor viii ever be found ready and will
ling vehicle Of any suggestions touching
this question, which may tend TO awaken
the minds Of the people to its Importance,
or direct them as to the best method Of con-
Quoting the enterprise.
We trust that the meeting proposed will
he a largo one, composed OF representative
men of the wealth and enterprise of all
sections of the State, and that its action
may inspire that energy aud enthusiasm so
much needed on this subject.
We now give the letter above referrd to:
GrLpsBORo', Nov. I'd, 1868.
lNessys. Ed51oss :-iiease give notice that
meeting viii be held IL the Court House, III Colds
hOrO', Friday, the 1874 inst, to take into con-
sideration the subject Of immigration. Mr Ed
ward Tru3b has recently Imported forty or fifty
swiss for the Atesars. atkinsop, and designs leaY
ing for Switzerland III about two weeks for others
Mr. Atkinson has consented &c go with him, and
bring Over as many lnmig grant bOrers, mechan-
ics, house servants, gardeners, &c, as may be de-
erred IcrsOns from ali sections OF the State sre
requested to attend the meeting, that they may
make the necessary arrangements with Mr.. At
hnsOn who is gentleman OF property and high
character, and viii be pleased to bring oVes sev-
eraI thousand immigrants. Also please ask the
papers Of the State friendly to the movement, to
nOt!ce the Letting. W. L. DoRToH.
Goldsboro' Messenger.
An INTERESTING LETTER. I'VE take pleas
ure in using the following letter from Col.
Daniel Dechert, of Hagerstown, Nd, in
answer to one written him by our fellow
townsman, ". P. Caldwell, ESQ:
HAGERsrowN, Oct. s, 1863
". Z. CALDWELL, ESQ
Dear Sir: am under many obligations to you
for your kindness in furnishing me with the in
formation desired in relation to your county. 1t
will be OF much service in understanding the re-
sources, &C., OF your county. 1t is more than
likely that may use some CT its facts for publ
cation.
t. OF Marylandcrs. We will leave here, If nothing
happens about the 10Th of next month, and Will
sc take q turn !" over the ". N. c. L. Il.
Ii the election OF the Democratic candidates
hi X ia On II.
grafton 20 the " Old North State" II otherwise,
cannot promise that it will be quite so heavy.
Statesville american.
ANN MELTON ACQUITTED. The trial of
Ann Melton, charged as an accomplice to
tho murder of Laura Foster, took place at
Wilkesboro', at the late term Of the Supe-
rior Codrt, and she was acquitted. The
unfortunate woman had suffered about two
years imprisonment, and if guilty, she has
been severely punished, and the galloWs
would have added little to her punishment.
Thus ends this woful tragedy.
States7iLle american.
10 BE HUNG.-Willis, the negro soldier,
who murdered Anderson Selby, in this
city last winter, is to suffer the extreme
penalty Of the law on Friday. The execu-
ton, as heretofore stated, is to be private.
Raleigh Sentinel.
The NoKTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE oil
the Methodist Episcopal Church. South,
will open its session at States7ille, il this
State. on Wednesday, the I'd of december. |
Bishop Wightman will preside.
Newbern has a large and increasing rice
trade. Not less than 5000 bushels have
already been brought there, and tho
amount will probably reach 10000 before
the season closes. It sells readily at 81 10l
per bushcl, unhulled.