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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-10

TEMpERAN CELEBRATIoN.-Several
weeks ago Mount Olivet Council, Friends
of Temperance, in this city, appointed
Committee to take into consideration the
propriety of holding temperance celebra-
ton on the 1st Of May, at some central
point, to be participated in by the sur
rounded Councils. We learn that Colds
bo,'o' has been selected as the place for
holding the same, and the Councils of the
following places are invited to attend vii.
mington, Goldsboro', Smithville, Lumber
ton, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Smithfield, Clay
ton, kinston, Newbern, Beaufort, Joyner's,
Euield, Weldon and Tarboro.
1t is to be hoped that our Railroad oih-
cials will encourage the Councils named in
their noble work by chartering special
trains or passing the Councils to and from
Goldsboro' at reduced rates.
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ZELL's SUPER PHOSPHATE Of LIME
Adapted to all Kinds Of Crops.

With the advice and aid Of the best Chemists,
coupled with our long experience in the Fertilizer
trade we sro enabled to offer to the Agricultural
community Il SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIAE
which VIC ca,l recommend to give general salts
faction, being manufactured from rich Phos-
phatiC Guano, containing 70 per cent. OF Bone
Phosphate Of Lime treated with SulphurlC Acid,
and 10 to Is per cent. Bone Phosphate Of Lime
rendered soluble at the sano time rendered
quick ia its action by the addition OF Ammonia
1t contains all the clements OF the soil that en-
ters into the composition of the root, fibre, grain
and leaves of plant. Its condition is auCh that
il readily essimilates and restores to the soil the
elements of which it has been deprived by the re-
InOval of the crop, and permanently eniiches IT.
A trial viii convince any one of the beneficial
effects and advantages OF It's use over other Fer
tiiZers
On the Cotton crop it prevents tho DROPPING OF
bOlls, improves the quality of lint, and forces the
plant out the reach of the frost
Fine and dry for drilling.
Certificates from many practical Farmers, il
various sections Of the South will testify to the
superior excellence of
Z.2LIeS g.nDSgG AGEAs
US peculiarly aueg.t ed to the cultivation Of
Corn, Cotton, Cats, Wheat. Rye, Grass,
Potatoes and Tobacco
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-10

JAIL LDELIyERY-TwELvE PRISONERS MAKE
THEIR REscAPE-Between midnight and dawn
on the morning of yesterday, twelve of the
sixteen prisoners confined in the County
Jail IN this city, made their escape
notwithstanding the strong locks,
bolts and bars by which they were
secured. About sunrise their escape
was first discovered. The JaiIor in max
Ing his rounds observed number Of blan-
kets tied firmly together, hanging from the
Eastern window on the second floor, near
est the South side He immediately pro-
ceeded TO examine the premises, and dis
covered that twelve of his charge had es-
capped. This examination established be-
yond doubt that assistance had been OBJ
tanned from the outside. The print of
ladder was plainly discovered under the
window from which the blankets hung,
moro for blind " probably than any
service they rendered. This window was
secured by large iron bars, perpendicularly
placed and extending from the floor to the
ceiling. These were bent and priced apart
sufficiently to permit the egress. Of o. man.
The escaped prisoners were confined in
three different cells, the locks of which
were either picked or forcibly wrenched
from their places and taken away. In one
of the cells from which four of the prison
ers escaped, was lodged another negro,
named Charles Norwood who was found
sleeping in his accustomed place, and
doubtless would have accompanied tho
others but for some bodily inirmity. He
professed entire ignorance of the whole
transaction, but could doubtless tell more
than he will admit.
Tho following is list of the escaped
prisoners, and the several offances with
which they are charged. and the date of
their entrance into the Jail
Sarnl. Harmon (fornication and adultery,
confined Feb. 10; Robt. Washington Oar-
ceny), Feb. Is Purdie McNeiIl larceny.
Feb. 13 Augustus Brown larceny. Feb.
rs John Miller larceny, March 8 ;Chas.
Higgins larceny, Feb %; John Robin
son (murder), Nov. l Alfred Robinson
(murder), Oct II; Mat. Mosley (bastardy),
March Richard Howe larceny, Feb.
%; Thos Hoskins larceny, March 81
Abram Brown assault and battery, March
a.
Every single one of those culprits were
negroes. There are but four prisoners left
in Jail, white man, a white woman and
two negroes. The officers are in search Of
the escaped prisoners, and will probably
ere long capture some one or more of them.
There is some suspicion of aiding and as
sisting attached to certain individual who
is watched closely. The prisoners certain
ly escaped after eleven o'clock, for at that
time everything was examined by the Jail
or and found all right. Without assistance
from the outside they could not have es-
capped. No blame can be attached to the
jaiIor DAILY Journal, 5M.
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2ELL'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
FOR
COTTON, TOBACCO, CORN, OATS,
Wheat, Rye. Potatoes. TuTnipS, Cab
bagG, Grass, &C.

This article IL made OF Pure Raw BCue5 and
Phosphate Guauo, rendered TO soluble form, and
contains the requisite quantity Of Ammonia to
stimulate the young plants to get beyond the
reach Of insects; and also large amount OF
Phosphoric Acid, to give strength and stability to
the stalk and weight to the grain.
1t exceIH Peruvian Guano i'll setting Clover,
makes heavier yield and superior quality OF Cot
ton, Tobacco, Grain, &c; and stands the drought
batter, all Of which are very important to the
Planter
For this valuable Fertilizer We only ask fair
trial side by side with any Fertilizer IN the mar
ket, to attest its superiority. 1t Is active as
Peruvian Guano for the first crop, and for sue
Ceeding crops far superior.
Every Planter should give it trial, as the cost
is moro than repaid the first year, and its benef-
cial effects lasting.
Fine and dry for drilling.
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TRY III!
IELL'S HAV B0IG PHOSPHATE
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME
To the Planting Community:
No. 50 SOUTH STREET.
BALTIMORE, ND.

To the Planting C0HsDtu1llty:
OUR SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIIE and Raw BOEF
Phosphate having been tested for the last three
years on all kinds OF crops, by the sI6e OF all
known Fertilizers, have proved themselves equal
TO the best, and have given to all The general sat-
isfaction that We could desire, which We attribute
to our close attention to its preparation keeping
what really is required to give good crop, shall
hereafter further endeavOr to improve it i'll every
way--Our rapidly increasing sales showing how
we'll its good effects appreciated by the Plant
ing community, and arc satisfied that all who give
it fair trial will be we'll repaid aud pleased with
its quick action, lasting effects, and increased
Weld Of crop
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-10

RADICAL NoMINAT1oNs IN WAYNE.-The
following nominations have been made by
the Radicals of Wayne For the Senate.
Curtis H. Brogden for the House, FL. L.
Grant aud J. E. O'Hara, negro for Su-
perior Court Clerk, Geo. Robinson for
Sheriff, Jonathan Pearson Coroner, Giles
Kornegay County Surveyor, L G. Cope
land Trustee, Edmund Coor Register,
West Holland Commissioners, Greens
Simmons, negro, John Hollowe1, l. a.
Deans, John Coley and John L. Fearsons'
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
ERRapS Of VOTTEa,

GENTLEMAN who suffered for wears iIoui i
al tine effects Of youthful indiscretion, viii, Tor
the sake Of suffering humanity, send free 10 all
who need it. the receipt and directions @ sped ipe T sn
fereTs mg Wishing to profit by the advertisers expe-
Renee nee can do so by addressing, in perfect conf
dence, , JDLi-' JI - - So VI
riI 10 10-1y
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
NJ" HANONER COJEIA.
Court Of Equity, to Spring Term, 1868.
Patrick Murphy,

Patrick Murphy,
Iob,T T ,foxIilr,,, .,,7 Original Bill.
James W. Russ.
TT APPEARING UPON AFFIDATIT, that
i John L. Molfilian, one of the defendants in
the above entitled suit so absconds or conceals
himself that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon him, he is hereby notified 10 ap-
pear at the next Term OF the Court Of Equity, to
be held Tor the county of New Hanover, at the
Court douse IN Wilmington, on the fourth Mon
day after the fourth Monday in March, 4. y. 1868,
then and there to plead answer or denlur to said
suit or Judgment pro confeSso will be entered as
to him.
ter Of the Court of Equity for the county of New
Hanover, the 4th Monday after the A:h Monday in
September, A. d. 1867.
FREDERICK D. POISSON.
Clerk and Master.
march II 5-6W
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TNGJGHTS FOR THE PEOPLE,
NUMBER 9.

CONVERSATION BETWEEN SMITH, AN HONEST
FARMER, AND JONES, A MERCHANT OF THE
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Mr.. CASTOR asked leave, while the Presi-
dent was absent from the Chair, to lay a
resolution on the table, to be called up as
one of the last acts of the session.
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The NOn-RemOval of Dishonest Revenue
COllectorS.-Letter from Commissioner

The NOn-RemOval of Dishonest Revenue
COllect0rS.-Letter from Commissioner
Rollins.
The following in an extract from let
ter written by Commissioner Rellions to
the Secretary of the Treasury, showing
how the former had striven in vain to
prevent frauds on the revenue, and why
he had failed. The letter is dated Wash
inGton, December 80, 1867. Mr. Rollins
says:
I'm many districts, as have frequent
ly stated to you before, and as you are
aware, officers are incompetent or unfaith-
full, and in others they are corrupt. For
a time [ hoped that good results night
follow from the appointment of special
agents and inspectors, but there is reason
to fear that many of these have yielded
to temptation, and as their number has
been multiplied frauds seem to have in
creased. An efficient remedy is impera-
lively demanded. No legislation, how
ever..stringent, can avail without honest
and capable officers, and see no reason
to change the views l have so often ex-
pressed to you that dishonest or ine(Fi
cieut officers must be removed and men
of integrity and superior ability appoint
ed in their place. | therefore respectful
y refer you again to my communication
of the 18th July last, in which | recon
mended the retirement of several officers
therein named | have seen no reason
to change that recommendation, and now
earnestly renew it, and in addition to
changes then proposed l earnestly recon
mend that successors be appointed to
James b. Stecdman, Collector of the
First district Of Louisiana John NJ Cash
man, Collector of the Third Missouri dis
trict; Orvin Il. Mann, Collector of the
First Illinois district; William IL. Nc,
Carthy, Collector of the Third Massachu-
setts district Thomas O'Gallag CHAN, Col
lector of the Ninth New York district
Samuel NJ. Eulick, Collector of the Third
Pennsylvania district; Charles Abel,
First Pennsylvania district VIM. o Col
lius, Sixth Ohio district; Alexander II.
Hall, Assessor First Mississippi district
W.. S. King, Assessor Third Msssachu-
setts district.
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NO. I.
A Case of HerOism.

An instance of rare heroism occurred
In the severe storm Of the 2lst, which
desrves to be brought to public notice.
About five o'clock A NJ. on Saturday, a
canal boat, moored at the end of the bluk-
head of the draw in Harlem Railroad
bridge, at Spuyten Duyvil, was swamped
and sunk by the heavy seas The cap
tain and his wife were the only rersons
on board. As the boat sank andcr them
the former grasped his wife, and with
rope succeeded in lashing her to a spile
then placing himself to windwari of her,
so as to break the force of the driving
sa3" aaa the waves which alternately
dashed over them, there clung for FIVE sue
cessive hours, refusing to leave her and
save himself, which he could easily have
done by swimming. About daylight they
were discovered in their perlions position.
1t was impossible to reach them by way
OF the pier, it being entirely submerged
by the unsuual tide. 40 boat being with
in reach which could live in the heavy
sea then running, shad boat was broughss
from distance, and attempts made to
reach them.
Several times the boat was foaced out
to within few feet of the sufferers, and
the man as often stretched out his arm
to grasp it; but each time il was hurled
back by the tremendous seas, and the
brave fellows 10 charge of her became al
most discouraged. About nine o'clock. s
young gentleman, resident of Spuyten
Duyyil, Mr.. \. S. Blanchard, appeared
on the scene Of action, and Immediately
comprehending the situation, cody tied
rope about his waist, and started to
the submerged pier. He had gone buta
few steps when the heavy waves dashed
him from his footing into the deep water
beyond. Instead of attempting to regain
the pier, he bravely struck out for the
spile to which the unfortunates were
clinging, and at length succeeded in reach
ing them. Then securely tying the rope
to the spile, the men in charge of the
boat were enabled to draw it within reach.
of the sufferers, who we're at once lifted
in and carried to the shore, where every
means were taken to recover them from
ther fearful state Of numbness aud ex-
haustion.
Er. Blanchard reached the shore by
swimming, aud being congratulated upon
the success OF his courageous act, dis
claimed all compliment, appearing to look.
upon his effort as simple act of kind
ness and courtesy The gallautry of the
same young man on the occasion of his
fathers house at Spuyten Duyvil taking
fire at midnight on one of the worst
nights last winter-the coolnees and judg-
ment with which he crept though the
flames and smoke, and with an axe cut
away the burning window frame, and
thus saved the house from destruction
was fitting prelude to the gallantry on
the 2lst.
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ies, liteu Agriculture stinr aloraip auo anternt


His obstinate refusal to cooperate with
Congress, whether in the matter of the
Freedmen's Bureau, of the civil rights OF
all citizens, of the Constitutional Amend
ment, or of the final reconstruction policy,
has produced all the turmoil of the last
two years With the Government unit
IN It's general political policy, it can have
time to attend TO the financial and other
necessities of the time But those who
sneer at Congress for doing nothing but
discuss reconstruction forget that not
only is that of necessity the paramount
question, but that with the Executive in-
cessantly striving to battle its policy,
Congress could. not desert its constan.
care. of the subject without guilt. The
moment this state of things is changed
and harmony restored, public attention
will be concentrated upon other and
pressing questions. The President will
be fairly tried. He will not be convict
ed, We are very sure, except upon testi-
mouy and argument that will satisfy the
most doubling; and should he be remov-
ed from Office public confidence will be
wonderfully quickened by the full accord
between the great branches Of the gov
ornment, while man whose conspicuous
elevation has been profound .humilia-
ton to every selfrespecting American
will sink suddenly and for ever into OBJ
livion. = Udrper's Weekly.
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The holders of Mexican bonds had a
meeting in Paris recently, at which 1t
was stated that he total amount of the
loan to the short lived Mexican Empire
was s58,283 ,424 in gold. Unless France
assumes this loan. which the government
is very unwilling to do, all this money
will be lost to those who lent it. Maxi
milan expended this large sum in court
extravaganza and in the maintenance Of
a large standing army. This loss must
be added to the cost of the war, to give
the total cost Of intervention. The loss
Of life was about twenty thousand men,
by the sword, disease and desertion. The
cost of the war for four years, added to
the loss of the loan referred to, would
make the total cost to the French people
of interfering in Mexico $3.50, 600, 900, or
,250, 100000 francs at least.
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A Calculating BRIDEGROOM.

I've konwn some very mean men in nv
time. There was Deacon Ovcrreach :;
now he was so mean he always carried
hen in his gig-box, when be travelled, to
pick up the oates his horse wasted in the
manger, and lay an egg for his breakfast
in the morning.
And then there was Hugo Himmel~
man, who made his wife dig potatoes to pay
for the marriage license l must tell you
that story of Hugo, for it is not baG
one, and good stories, like potatoes, amt
so plenty as they used to be when | was
a boy. Hugo is neighbor of mine,
though considerable older than | be- and
mean neighbor he is, too. Well, wheu
he was going to get married to Gretchea
Kulp, he goes down to Parson Rogers, at
Dighy, to get liceuse.
"Parson, said he, whats the price of
license 7"
"Six dollars" said he.
'tSix dollars :" said Hugo ''that's a
dreadful sight of money! Couldn't you
take any less 7"
'sNo," said he, "that's what they cost
me at the secretary's office, at Halifax"
"Well, how much do you charge ior
publishing in the church, ;heu 2"
Nothing" said the parsou.
"Woll" said Hugo, "that's so cheap
can't expect any change back. l think
I'll be published. How long does it
take z"
"Three Sundays"
"Three Sundays 2" said Hugo; "well,
that's long time too But three Sun
days only make fortnight, after all; two
/ for the covers and one for the inside like;
and six dollars is great amount of money
for poor man to throw away"
So off he went a jogging toward home,
/ feeling about as mean as a new sheared
sheep, when all at once bright thought
came into his head, and back he went as
fast as his horse would carry him.
"Parson," said he, "I've changed my
mind. Here's the six dollars I'll tie
the knot tonight with my tongue that L
cannot unite with my teeth" ns
"Why, what in natur is the meaning
of all this?" vsBs
why" said Hugo, 'I'ye been ., ,cip-
herring Il ont in my head, and it's cheap
er than publishing after ALL You see,
sir, it's potato diggin' times; if wait to
be called in church, her father viii have
her work for nothing aud as hands are
scarce aud wages big, if marry her to-
night she can begin to dig our own to-
morrow" sa sa
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For the Jeffersonian.
Encouragement of Teachers.

encouragement OF Teachers.
The human mind, when left in totall
uncultivated state, is, in its workings an,
attributes, most barbarous and repulsive
But if cultivated and developed, the minc
is, in proportion to this cultivation anC
development, attractive, refined, and pow
eriul. In ancient times when man hac
just emerged as it were, from the un
couth condition of savages, so fully i'm
pressed were the people with this idea
that those who devoted themselves to the
Improvement of the minds of their fellow
men were regarded with the highest rev.
erence and honor.
The people having SO lately seen and
felt the influence of barbarism, gave that
noble encouragement and aid to the Edu-
Gators which enabled them to make
Athens and her Sisters so famous for
learning and refinement The Educators
of the present day ask that they may be
encouraged and aided, as were those O!
the ancients. They are conscious OF
merit, and they are confident, that they
can do much more in the future than
they have done in the past, if they are
properly aided.
There are, now, in the schools, as
teachers, many who would willingly fit
themselves so as to honor the profession,
and do double the service, if their salaries
admitted Directors say, that they will
give better salaries when they can get
better teachers. But they hare better
teachers noC The teachers are improv
ing. The State Superintendent says, in
his last report, "Never before, have
teachers made such great efforts, to i'm
prove their qualifications" But this is
nothing to the efforts which they could
and would make, if their salaries were
larger. Talented, educated, and enter
prising individuals in this age of hustle
aud hurry do not fnd it as paying to
enter the teachers profession as they do
to enter others, and thus the schools are
robbed of the talent which other callings
and places receive. Had more liberal
salaries been paid, some of the most bril-
liant Of men would have been retained in
the profession, and none of these CON-
plants about poor schools would have
been made. l speak nothing of the en-
couragement and stimulus which libe-
raj salary gives teacher; but it must
be evident to the mind of every reasona-
BILE person, that poorly paid teacher
would be likely to say, am paid but
little, and but little is expected, and l
will do but little; while on the other
hand well paid teacher would say, |
am paid well, am expected to do well,
and will do well.
Now, friends of improvement and edu-
cation, give to the teachers Of this county
an earnest, real support. Let them know
that their efforts to improve the schools
are appreciated; let them know that
you will continue to aid them by allow
ing them more liberal salaries; let the
true teachers know this, and, at the same
time, they ask that you benefit them and
the schools by writing your condemnation
against all unworthy ones.
Let our Directors raise MemSclces by
raising the salaries of the teachers, and
by cheering and encouraging the cause
of popular education, which is the cause
of truth, justice, and patriotism.
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LAST CALL!

The undersigned respectfully informs all
persons indebted to him by Note or Book ac-
count that he is now In want OF money to
enable him TO fulfill engagements he has
made for putting up new Brick building
where the old frame nov stands. All who
promptly respond TO this call viii receive hls
thanks, and those who fail will be compelled
TO pay sgCf
NICHOLAS RUSTER.
StroDdsburg. Dec IL, 1867
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PROPHECY PULFILLED.

"If the internal fanatics and Aboli-
tionists ever get power in their lands,
they will override the Constitution, set
the Supreme Court at defiance, chance
and make laws to suit themselves, lay
violent hands on those who differ with
them in their opinions or dare question
their infallibility, and finally bankrupt
the country, and deluge it with blood" !"
-Daniet Webster March Z, 1880.
In referring to the above, the editor of
the Greensburg Herald, an entirely re-
liable and responsible man, says:
We have taken the pains to read that
speech, as we find it authentically pub
lished in the Congressional Globe for that
session, and we now, and here, positively
assert that no such paragraph, as is quo.
ted a6oVe, occurs an Il dnychere /; nor as
there anything similar to 1t, either an
tcords or sentiment, to be found u, 1t
from. ats beginning to ats end We there.
fore pronounce it bold, bare faced, will.
full and deliberate FORGERY, and call
upon those Copperhead editors, who have
either manufactured or uttered it, to re-
tract the lie, which is at once foul Sian
der upon the fair fame of that man whose
patriotic memory they pretend to revere
and an insult to men of intelligence whC
chance to read their papers.
This nails very unmanly forgery tc
the counter-a forgery which disgaee:
the memory of the patriotic dead to mis-
lead the Judgment of the patriotic living