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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
Joe. Holden ia Fayetteville.

We learn that this promising youth dis
graced his party and himself, if possible,
IN Fayetteville day or two since, by ap.
pearing on the stand in a state of beastly
lntoxlcatlon. He was very profane, and
made himself and his cause ridiculous. We
understand the "boys" piled him with
questions, and had their fun to their hearts
content at the expense of the drunken
youngster. What plight for even pre-.
tended Speaker of the House of Represen.
tatives of North Carolina. This young man
will soon rival Judge Jaybird Jones. etc
what base uses we may return"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
Registration.

Let it be remembered that registration
will begin on the 18th of October There
is an impression that those who have here
tofore registered are not required to do SO
again. This is a mistake. The last regis.
tration was under the act of Congress, the
new one is by authority of the Legislature
of Moth Carolina. No one who fails to
register between the 18th of October and
the election on the Sd of November, will
be allowed to vote. This matter should at
tract the attention of our political clubs.
1t should not be neglected.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
For the Journal.
Political Discussion

A discussion of political questions took
place at Chapel Pond, in Topsail District,
on Saturday the 18th instant. The speak
ers we're all colored men. By agreement
forty-fve minutes were allowed to each
speaker. A. Somers opened the discussion
on the Democratic side. He disclaimed
any intention of attempting to make a
speech. He addressed his colored brethren
plainly and earnestly alluded to the oft
told tale that if the Democratic party OBJ
tain power they will reduce the colored
people to slavery denied that any such in.
tention isted,-slavery was dead, and nc
man of any party had it's restoration in
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
The Situation.

We are satisfied that the political situa-
tion is to-day more favorable than it has
been at any time since the Chicago nomi-
nations of GRANT and CoLFAX. The Dem
ocrstic candidates, and especially the Dem
ocratic platform, was thought at least to
be not very acceptable to the New Eng
land Democrats. Party men would sup
port it, but there was none of the elements
combined to attract the floating vote. The
unprecedented large votes cast for the
Democratic candidates in both Vermont
and Maine-in the former the largest ever
given, and in the latter, greater than any
for fourteen years-is decisive of the result
in Connecticut, and renders Democratic
success very probable in New Hampshire.
After all, the great Presidential campaign
must be fought out in the West. In the
great States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
is this contest to be decided. New York
and Pennsylvania are reliably Democratic,
and two-possibly one of the above
named-States, adding their strength.
elects SEYMOUR and BLAIR without doubt.
In these States the bold and explicit
Democratic platform, especially upon the
subject of finances, has taken strong hold
upon the people. In New England there
is too much fanaticism-the people are
too much welded to local isms-too much
the slave of religious and political preju-
dlces to be influenced by reason or to be
open to arguments. In the West, settled
by emlgrants from every State in the
Union, and by denizens of every inhabit-
able country on the globe-a hardy, active,
industrious people, alive to their own in
terests, the extravagances and corruptions
Of the Radical administration is most
keenly felt, and have produced the
most enthusiastic opposition. 1t is
here, too, that PENDLEToN, the first
and foremost statesman of the country, is
dealing his powerful blows. Federal tax
alton, the Freedmen's Bureau, standing
armies, negro domination. National Banks
and Federal finances, are made, by his I'M
answerablc arguments, the most powerful
weapons to defeat the party who created
them for their own uses It is here that the
people are dissatisfied with the present
condition of affairs-it is here that the leg
islation in favor of the bondholders and
against plowholders is most severely felt,
and will be most certainly condemned
1t is here that the paralysis of Southern
industry and the destruction of southern
trade presses home. Those great arteries
of commerce and wealth-the Ohio and
Mississippi rivers-tell how sadly that
great industrial and agricultural section OF
the Union suffers under the legislation of
Congress-at what cost Radical reconstruc-
ton is forced upon the South and the
country. The result of the Presidential
election is to be settled upon the banks of
these great rivers, and we are contented to
leave it to those people,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
Purposes of the Militia,

Now that there has been an actual call
for detail of militia for this county, it
will be as we'll to inquire what is the pur-
pose of this armed organization Their
avowed purpose is to have a free electi0n.-
Armed men, all OF one party, are to be used
at the ballot box to insure Il free and fair
election. How ridiculous is such plea
would be expected to put in q more reason
able excuse for their conduct. The follow
ing advertisement from the Raleigh Stand
ard may throw some light upon the sub
jcct:
NOTICE To THE Colonies OF MILITA.-Will each
gentleman appointed Colonel of the North Caro-
lima Militia, please forward his address to
@. l.. HARRIS,
Chair. Rep, Elk. Conn.,
Now what can the Chairman of the Re-
publican Executive Committee want with
the address of the different Colonies of the
militia. If a free and fair election is only
required, surely these officers should know
neither political party-as Colonies they
should have nothing to do with the Chair
man of the Executive Committee of either
party, much less report officially to them.
No, this militia is intended to interfere
with the freedom of the election-it is or
ganized to intimidate the people at the
polls. Its object is to carry the election by
force. These cowardly men are calculating
upon the fears and the forbearance of the
white citizens of North Carolina. Merce-
nary adventurers are determined to control
the finances of the State, even at the ex-
pense of its peace and good ORDER and ara
making use Of such contemplate creatures
rs G. l.. Harris as their supple tools, who
look not beyond the pay which is vouch
safed to them. How many men, North
Garohnians, are engaged in selling the
peace, welfare and good name of theil
State for t4le paltry price which carpet-bag
gers offer them. What a legacy of con
tempt and dishonor are they laying up fol
themselves and their children and thei]
children's children.
But what can the Chairman of the Re
publican Executive Committee want Will
the address of the Colonies of the militia
Doubtless lie will answer, "let us hav,
peace.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
despatch to the New York World.
Health of Franklin Pierce.

CoNooRD, N. H., September 13.-Ex
President Pierce still continues to gain in
appetite and strength. He is not yet out
of danger, but the probabilities are strong
in favor Of recovery. Since the death of
Ex-Governor Thomas Ell. Seymour, of Con-
necticut, has been known to him, he has
taken great interest in dwelling on the
connection he had with him. To-day he
related several anecdotes of his old COM
rade in arms in the Mexican war. He said
the country had lost one Of its best and
most trustworthy men in an hour of its
greatest need. General Pierce has always
been deeply attached to him, and your cor
respondent does not remember the time
when he had shown more mingled emotion
and pleasure than when speaking of him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
Superior Grapes.

Col. Emory. of Whiteville, has presented
us with samples of grapes raised by him.
We are not familiar with the names, but
think they are of the Flowers species one
sample is quite large, many of them meas
uring three and half inches in circum-
ference. They are delicious to the taste,
and We think will make an elegant tab e
grape.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18

ed, AND Kdulca1s fallen short. The Second
Ward has always been Radical stronghold,
from which it was impossible to dislodge
the enemy, but this time we have made a
break into their ranks, and elected two out
OF three Aldermen. The only unsuccessful
man on the general ticket is Patrick Ward,
candidate for City Collector, who was beat
en- by James McNulty, also Democrat,
but a nominee of the Radical working
mems party.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18

HELD FOR PosFAGE.-Among the letters
held Tor postage in the Portsmouth, Va.
post-otilce, is one directed to Daniel Rodg.
ers, Wilmington, N, G.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
Trouble among the Negro Soldiers i'm


Rumors of disturbance among the ne
gro soldiers in Goldsboro' on Sunday last
were current on the streets yesterday. Two
of the regiment stationed at that point
were reported to have been shot and killed
by an officer on duty at camp and another
badly cut with a sabre These soldiers
have recently been paid off and have been
exceedingly mutinous and troublesome in
their behavior. The citizens of Colds
boro' continually suffer from their out
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18

Steamboat thieves now fish for valua
bles through stateroom windows with hooi
and line.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18

election will show. Our speakers are con-
stantly abroad and are all of them doing
yeoman's service lie the good cause. And,
by the way, an interesting event is to occur
at Haywood on next Saturday. Johnny,
"cousin John " Mcdonald, has consented
to bring an alder and abetter to speak with
him against Messrs Manning and Henry
A. London, Jr, OF this place, although
there is little doubt but that Johnny
will fail to come to time, as, indeed, they
could not be blamed for, if they have ever
yet heard these gentlemen upon the stump.
johnny could not stand moment before
either of them. I have just found out that
[ am near the close, SO good bye, until a
possible next time.
Your friend, CONSERVATIVE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18

could not be blamed for, 1t they have ever
yet heard these gentlemen upon the stump.
johnny could not stand moment before
either of them. I have just found out that
l am near the close, SO good bye, until
possible next time.
Your friend, CONSERVATIVE.
| For the Journal
Dupifn County-DemOcratic Organization.
At a meeting of the citizens of Magnolia
District, held at Magnolia, Duplin county,
on Friday, 18th inst, on motion of DR.. NJ.
K. Devane, Abner NJ. Robinson, Esq. was
called to the Chair, and D. M. McIntire
selected to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting being briefly
explained and thus far organized, the Chair
appointed VIM. J. Cornwall, J. W. Swim
son and D. j. Beasley to draft resolutions
for the meeting.
In the absence of the committee Coils.
duced, and ably and forcibly entertained
those present at length, after which the
committee submitted the following:
WHEREAS The Democratic and Conservative
party having nominated for President Horatio
seymour, OF New 1Otk, ana Tor vice PreSldent
General Frank p. Blair of Missouri, and believing
that the prosperity of the whole country is de.
pendent upon the principles enunciated by
them therefore, be it
RtsOlUsd 1St, That this meeting do invite all
men, whether viii or colored, to Join with us in
forming Democratic Club, and assist in cas- ting
from power tn at party which is now dominant.
and has decided tendency to consolidation.
Resolved I'd. That while we unhesitatingly de
clare intentions to abide by and carry out in
good faith all laws that have been enacted for our
government, yet we do condemn those enact
nents by our g so called" State Legislature that
have a tendency to array one class Of citizens
against the .er.
ResolUeI, Sd, That we have peace
After the unanimous adoption Of the
above, the meeting proceeded to the Or
ganization of the Magnolia Seymour and
Blair Club by electing as permanent Off
GERS DR.. NJ. X. Devane, President; j. W.
Taylor and DR.. J. E. Kea Vice Presidents;
Abner M. Robinson, Treasurer and d. III.
McIntire, Secretary.
The list being presented for members,
sixty whites and four colored anxiously
rushed forward and enrolled their names
for the purpose of battling for the glori-
GUS privileges Of Freedom.
On motion, copy of these proceedings
be sent to the Wilmington Journal for pub
lication, with request that the Star copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
meet again on Saturday, 10Th inst.
M. X. DEvANE, Pres't.
D. NJ. MCINTYRE, Sec'y.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18
Let us have Peace-CoIonel Dockery.

In these piping times of peace, it is
rather amusing to turn to the war record
of some of the special and peculiar cham
pions of peace. Colonel Dockery is heavy
upon the war Democracy. and at that L.
zard French will give him two in the game
and beat him, for French never did any
thing more warlike than sell poor whiskey
and hard tack to soldiers, except when
MosBY's boys visited him rather unceremo-
niously and wound up his business.
But our friend Dockery, early in the
struggle-yes, upon the very day North
Carolina seeded, and of course before he
could have been apprized Of the action Of
the Convention, issued the following circu-
lar to the young men Of his county, and
issued it not in vain, for he hurried to the
front with gallant body of men, the sur
vivors of whom did valiant service some
years after their ardent Captain concluded
to g surrender his dearest rights" But
for the circular
To ARMS To ARMS
TIE undersigned is DESTROYS of organizing a
volunteer Company to go forth Immediately 10
defence of our rights: We MUST FIGHT or
deale est rights and, as freemen, let rush forth,
6 knowing our rights, and, knowing, dare main
tain them.' The undersigned will be at the Min
eral Springs on Saturday, the 25th inst. at Cole
mans mill, o.. Wednesday, the f9h. and at Mt.
Gilead, on Saturday, Juno LIST. with view to the
formation of said Company. Come one and all,
and lot Us do our duty
O. Il. DooKEny'
Nav Goth 1851
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-18

James Hill closed CQ0 Q1SCuSSlOu.
declared that he was not there to promote
the interest of the white man /; he came to
advance the interests of his own race. The
white people were fully able to take care of
themselves Not so the colored man. He
was poor and uneducated, and needed
friends and good advice. He appealed to
the assemblage if his own color did not
afford a guarantee that his sympathy
and his interests were with the colored peo-
pie q? He alluded to Radical intolerance,
which required black man to be Radi-
cal whether his convictions led him in that
direction or ahot. For himself he asked
only patient hearing. Abiding to the
fippant manner in which Radical orators
denouncs war, in the case of the election of
Seymour and Blair, he besought the color
ed people earnestly to keep clear of war.
If the white people choose to go to war
among themselves, let them do it, but let
the colored people have nothing whatever
to do with it. If they engaged in it, they
would be almost totally extinguished as a
people. He would not advise colored peo-
pie to take any active part in politics, but
to attach themselves strongly to their white
friends by personal ties, and to go with them
also in their votes. He denounced the YAM
pires who have come among US to drain the
life blood of our wealth by corruption
and public plumber, and by engrossing the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
Rnnndlessness Of Creation.

About the time OF The invention Of the
telescope another instrument w' formed,
which laid open a scene no less wonder
fu, and rewarded the inquisIie spirit Of
men. This was the microscope. The
one led me TO see system IN every star,
The other leads me 10 see world in ove-
nv atom. The one taught me that this
mighty globe, with the whole burden Of
iIs countries, is but grain Of sand on the
high field OF immensely the other teach
es me that every grain OF sand may har-
Dor within it the tribes and families Of
busy populalon. The one told me Ihat
in the leaves Of every forest, aud in flow
ers Of every garden, and in waters OF eve
rs riyuIet, there are worlds ieemlng with
life and numbehess are the gIorIes Of
the frmahCnt. Tie one has suggested
10 me that beyond and above all that Is
visible 10 man, lhtTe may be helds OF
creation which sweep Immeasursbly
along and carry The impress Of the Al.
mightys hand 10 tie remoIcsi scenes OF
tie universe tie olher suggested 10 me,
thai within and beneath all that minute
ness which the aided eye Of man has been
able TO explore. there may be region Of
invi.ibles and that. could We draw aside
the mysterious curtain which s. rouCs II
from our senses, We might see theatre
Of as many wonders SIS astronomy has
unlolded. q universe within lhe compass
Of point so small as 10 elude the PpWers
Of Tue microscope, but where the wonder
working God finds room for tie eIerci'e
Of all his attributes, where be can raise
another mechanism Of worlds and oil and
animate lhem With oil the evidence Of bis
glory ChalmerS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
An Excuse for Smoking.

L. the reign Of James l.. OF ,obarco.
hating nQtorle!y the boys, Of school ac'
qulred the habit OF smoking. and Indulaed
It night and Cay y,usng the most ingenious
expedlents TO conceal the vice from their
master, ull one luckIess evenng,~ hen the
imps were all huddlet together round the
FIRE Of their dormIrory. involving each
other in vapors Of iheIr own cfea'lng. 10 !
in hurst the master and stood ~ ssful
dignity before them.
"How now p quolh the dominic To
the first lad; Tho" dare you be smoklnRF
Sir" said the boy,"l am subjre, I"
headaches and pipe takes Of the pain. y
"And you and YOU y inquired the
peJagogue, queslionIng every boy IN 10
turn.
Ono had "raginq looih;" sno'her.col.
ir; the third cough; in short, they sll
hal something.
"Now. srrah. beloved the doctor 10
The last boy, what disorder do you
smoke for p
Alas and the excuses we're exhausted;
bit the lnreuogaIed urchin putting down
his pipe afer farewell Whit, and look.
ing in hi, masters face. said. 10 a wlin-
ing, hvrocrimcaI tone, IL smoke Tor
corns ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
The Late VIM. p. Swain.

The Philadelphia Press pays well DE.
served tribute Of respect TO the late Mr.
Swain. lie was unquosiiOnably one Of
the leading newspaper men Of this coun-
try, possessing keenness of perception
and foresight which admirably qualified
him fer the position he occupied. He
had some peculiar traits Of character and
many wise business principles. lie new
er fixed price on other mems goods.
The following anecdotes are related Of
him
A paper dealer met him one day in the
street
'Mr. S., said be, Il have some excel
lent white paper OF the size Of the Ledger.
Do you wish TO buy Z
Yes, sir, was the reply.
'Wha, are you willing 10 give for it :
was the nexIInquIry.
Precisely tie worth Of il sir; neither
more nor less was the rrjonder.
'Oh, of course. But mean, Mr.. s.,
what can you afford to give me for IT ?
Double prIce,i | choose; but | DO not.
But fix the price, sir
Il never p6t price on another mans
goodF. II you don't know the value OF
your own paper you should not attempt
10 dispose OF II. If you DO, you are vast
ing my time and your own in idle eircum-
loculions 10 get the advantage Of me. Tell
me your price. II ii suits, well; II no''
you may find some other customer.
A gentleman once called upon him
with an advertisement Of benefit for
poor widow with several helpless child.
rem. How much for the advertisemen''
under the circumstances ? said he. Just
what il comes TO-, said Mr.. s., business
Is business. sir; charity is another quS-
ton But 10 poor widow, sir, every
dolls: saved is matter Of serious mo-
memt to her family business is busl.
ness, | repeat, sir. What choose 10
give in charity is my own private affair.
My business has nothing to do with it.
Then YOU will take no less : Not
cent, sir The gentleman paid the bill
very reluctantly, amounting 10 perhaps,
two dollars, and was going our Of The Of
flee rcfrcling rather severely in his own
mind upon The parsimony Of MIR. Swain.
when the latter stopped him. DO you
know this widow l. she honest and
deserving! She is, sir Mr.. S slip
ped a len dollar bill in The geHIIemsn's
hand, and, turning on his heel, walked
away, saying, Business is business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-04-04
7 VIRGINIA. SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1868.

man rack in the soft soil; upon examlna-
ton il was discovered that the track was
constantly being reversed. IN an instant
the stories Of the negroes occurred to the
party, snd at once it was determined 10
pursue the creature which Pad made this
track. The dogs were instantly called
and encouraged to follow the track, which
they did promptly. The gentlemen
mounted upon good horses found but ll'-
lie difficulty in keeping well up with The
hounds. In few minutes an object was
prelented 10 their view which sent a.chlll
10 the heart Of every member Of The par
ty. They had unearlhed the Monde
script. A being-appsrently human
suddenly arose from his lair-lurned and
for moment stood in silent inspection
OF his pursuers. and then instantly with
yeR truly terrific, wheeled and with the
speed Of the fastest horse rushed away
before the dogs.
This wild and exciting chase was con-
timed for distance OF nearly ten miles,
when al last the terrible monster, ioaming
with rage, was brought TO bav upon the
bank OF The Big Black, and turning with
fury unparalleled il seized The foremost
dog with both hands, and by the exercise
OF superhuman muscular strength, buried
its long talons 10 the body Of the bowling
brute and literally tore the dog asunder.
Dropping this, itinsianily seized the next
and sent its two immense tusks through
The skull of the doomed dog. One OF
the hunters becoming alarmed for The
safety Of the party, drew his revolver and
fred twice a. the monster, but evidently
withou, efiec, other than 10 frighten 1t by
the report. when, turning with hideous
yell, II plunged into the river, diving and
remaining under water fully FIVE minutes.
when il would suddenly spring high into
the air screaming with the voice OF reg
imenl of soldiers. 1t finally swan TO The
opposite side and disappeared in the neigh
boring forest, since which time ii has
only been seen twice by white persons.
Several attempts have been made TO cap
ture it, but up to the present time with
out success.
What this strange creature is. no one
can conjecture. The gentlemen with
whom we have conversed represent ii az
a black man about six feet high, bnt in
other respects resembling 10 great de-
gree the description given by The negroes.
1t has broken the negroes from attend
ing loyal lesgues al night in that section
of counlry.-Ticksburg (MisS.) Herald.