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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
The Life Of Jefferson Davis.

Mr.. FRANK II. ALFRIEND, of Richmond,
late editor of the Southern Literary 1leS-
Sengey', and well-known from his editorial
connection-both during and since the war
with the Richmond press, has now far
advanced in its preparation, and will be
ready for the press at an early date, life
of the distinguished ex-President of the
short-lived but sacred government Of the
Confederate States. The author has had
in the collection of materials, the co-opera-
ton and assistance of prominent officials of
very high position in the late Confederacy,
and has had unsurpassed facilities for OBJ
tanning information from original sources.
The work will be full and complete, and
will shed much needed light upon many
important subjects connected with the late
war, which have never been understood
or, at bost, imperfectly so-because the
facts necessary to their calculation have
remained inaccessible to all previous
writer's.
That such q work will be looked for with
eager interest, and that it will supply a
want greatly felt by the Southern people,
is certain, and the demand for it will be
great
From extracts from its pages, with which
we have been favored, weare much pleased
with the style of the work, and they prove
that Mr.. ALFR1END is writer of great vigor
and originality, and presents the interest
ing history of which he writes in the most
attractive garb.
This work will be published by the Ma
tional Publishing Company of Richmond,
to whom we would advise dealers to address
their orders at once.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
The Cotton Tax,

The House refuses to concur in the
amendment Of the Senate taking the tax
on cotton from the crop of 1868, and then
to be removed upon future crops. The
House bill proposes to abolish it entirely,
beginning with the next crop, in which
the Senate did not agree, but limited the
operation of the bill to one year There
the matter rests at present.
In the meantime the commercial circles
of the Northern cities are turning heaven
and earth to procure its entire repeal, in
Guiding therein the tax on the last crop.
In the diversity of opinion between the
two branches of the National Legislature
and the general interest manifested through
out the whole country in behalf Of the re-
peal of the tax, something may result for
the benefit of the, impoverished planter.
In the abundant wickedness Of the legisla-
ton of Congress, let us hope that some
thing for the good of the country may yet
illustrate their labors.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
Board OF Valuation

The following important Circular has Just been
addressed, by the Pnclic Treasurer. to the Chair
men of the several County Courts in this State:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Raleigh, Jan. 8, 1868.
Sir BY the act to raise Revenue, ratified Feb
ruary g. 1867, it is the duty of the County Courts,
at the first term after the LIST day Of January, to
appoint Boards of Valuation for the purpose Of
assessing the value of real estate in this State
The duties of the Court and OF the Boards
particularly laid down in the act for collecting
Revenue, ratified March 18th 1865.
1t must be remembered, however, that the
taxes, payable in the Fall OF 1868, will not be
levied on the basis of the valuation BY the
act to raise Revenue it is provided that said new
valuation shall be reported by the Clerks of the
County Courts to the Public Treasurer, by him
to be laid before the next General Assembly
For purposes Of State aud county levies the valua-
ton Of 1860 modified in certain special
of increase decrease Of values by reason OF ex-
traOrdanary causes, provided i'll sections IS
and 20 Of the act for cole citing Revenue, will be
retained until otherwise hereafter directed by
law. Very respectfully,
KEMP 7. BATTLE,
Public Treasurer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
Richmond Eounty.

We are glad to see that the Conservatives
of Richmond county have effected an or
ganization by the appointment of ar Ex-
ecutive Committee We have received the
following appointments from Mr.. W. Nc
NAIR, Chairman of meeting held at Spring
HILL on the 18th of December, 1867, under
q resolution adopted at that meeting, au-
thorizing the appointment OF II County Ez-
ecutiVe Committee:
Lilies MUs-Capt. L. Z. Little, Homer La
grand. Vim. 3. Hanback,.
Mineral Spring-Wm Townsend, Daniel B. Mich
olson, rustian Boshvick.
Rockinglnm-Jo ". Cole, Walter T. Leak,
John ". Leak.
Wolf Pu-Thomas G. Leak, Col. H. Harripg-
ton. Dr.. O. Darlington.
williamson S-Noah Gibson, Dr.. M Morrison.
Malcolm MCNEIL.
>tarort&cM e-Col Jas. T, Roper, Col. Murdoch
McKinou. :. j. AcQQeen.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
White LabOrerS.

We have been shown a letter, says
the Raleigh Register, dated at New York,
written to a gentleman in Raleigh,
stating that there are now in New York
eight hundred German emigrants-men
and observation-disclosures to farm and
household work, who would at once come
to North Carolina if even tolerable induce.
ments be offered them. Here, then, is an
opportunity for those who wish to expert
ment with white labor, The Germans are
an industrious. thrifty people, ana so ia,
as their operations in this country eluci
date the question, invariably succeed well
in agricultural pursuits. TO them, in g
large degree, is owing the rapid develop
ment and wealth of Illinois, Wisconsin
and other States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
Honorable William Lander.

We regret to learn of the death Of this
gentleman, which occurred in Lincolnton
on the 9th inst. Mr.. Lander has long been
one of the leading members of the bar in
the Western portion of the State. He was
Chairman of the North Carolina delegation
in the Charleston and Baltimore Pregiden-
tial Conventions of 1860, and represented
his District in the Congress of the Con-
federate States.
In private life, Mr.. Lander was esteemed
for his manly qualities of heart and soul,
and his loss will be felt. not only in his own
county, but throughout the State. He has
long been in feeble health, his physical
suferings having greatly impaired his eye
sight during the last year of his life. His
family have our earnest sympathy in their
bereavement
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
Special Dispatch to The Baltimore Sun.
FROM WASUEa GTON.
isen. Meades Georgia rai-Ehe Case
of Mr. stanton ana the War OGIce--Gsen.
Grant-Receptions &c
KEMP 7. BATTLE,
Pablo Treasurer

zen. hIsadss Gsorgi" Hc,Morai-'Ehe Case
of Mr.. stanton ana the War OGIce--t1en.
Grant-Receptioms. &c.
WASHINGTON, January 13-Some surprise
was occasioned here by the dispatch pub
lished to-day, announcing that Gen. Meade
had removed Gov. jenkins, of Georgia.
From the tone of the kilograms received
Yesterday and the day before from Gen.
Meade, it WAS understood in official circles
here that he did not believe he bad the
power to remove Gov. jenkins because he
opposed payment of the expenses of the
Reconstruction Convention out OF the funds
of the State of Georgia.
The Senate this afternoon adopted the
resolution that the reasons given by the
President for the removal of Mr.. Stanton
are not sufficient. Accordingly, by the
terms of the tenure-o Of Office act, Mr.. Stan
ton is not suspended, and consequently is
the Secretary of War. But whether be will
resign at once as advised by most of his
friends, or attempt to regain the Office, is
not positively known tonight, and there is
nothing more than mere speculation at this
moment rs to the course Gen. Grant will
pursue IN case Mr.. Stanton shall demand
the surrender of the War Department.
Some who claim to know contidentially
General Grants parpose, assert that he will
feel it to be his duty voluntarily to give up
the office, inasmuch as he is in favor of
recognizing the tenure-of-otfice act as valid
and binding on him.
Hon. S. S. Cox was to-day nominated to
be Minister to Austria.
The Senate requested q recall of the GER
titicate of rejection of Judge Evans as col
lector in Texas, and the same was sent to
that body this afternoon.
! 10
night was d brilliant affair. Generals Grant,
Harvey, and other distinguished military
men were present, also members Of the
Cabinet, congressman, members OF the
foreign diplomatic corps, and large num-
Der of ladies. The reception also ut Post
master General Randall's was also largely
attended DATA
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
HOW Gallant HSen Meet.

The correspondent III this city who fur
nishes the New York Tribune with such a
purely fictitious picture OF the social inter
changes of General Hancock with our citi-
zens, gand especially with prominent cx-
Rebels, will doubtless find Il new silhjtct
for his pen in an incident which occurred
during the holidays. We ask no thanks
for supplying this very veracious writer
with the facts of this incident They are
as follows:
A few days ago General James Long
street called at the residence of Gen. Han
cock and sent in his card. General Han
cock was then engaged with some friends
ladies and gentlemen. He Immediately left
them 10 receive his old army friend, more
recently his foe, but now again his friend,
and after warm greeting, insisted upon
conducting General Longstreet into the
parlor and introducing him to the compa-
ny there assembled. The style Of the in
PRODUCTION was so peculiar that we repro
duce it for the special benefit of the malig-
their suspicious of General Hancock 10y
ally
''Ladies and gentlemen" said General
Hancock, "allow me to introduce to you a
gallant gentleman, to whom [ am indebted
for an 1ngrateful limp, and whom [ had
the misfortune to win in the same com.
bat"
We must add that, although the compa,
ny was composed exclusively of ladies and
gentlemen whose sympathies were on the
Union side Of the late war, the incident
excited profound and most pleasurable
sensation, and the two distinguished sol
diers were regarded with increased admira
ton and respectful. 0. Times,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
The n1CCarhIc Caac

1t occasioned no surprise among wcll-ia-
formed persons that the conscientious A.
torney General should signify in open
court. as he did yesterday, his disinclIua-
ton to assume the post of advocate Of the
usurpers of Congress in the McCardle case
in the Supreme Court 1t is case tcGhui-
cally known as "ec purte," /. e., q case il
which there is but one party. There are
indeed, in all habeas corpus cases, two
parties, substantially, after the return OF
the person having the custody ia made; bu.
still, the true theory of habeas corpus
case is that there is but one party-aud
that is the Government The original title
of such case is, 1.-The United States On
the relation Of McCardle," etc. The At
torney General of the United States would
seem, therefore, to belong rather to the
side of the complainant than to that OF
General Ord However, it is not for a law.
yer of eminent consistency in his constitu-
tional views, and of such character as Hen
ry Stanbery, to appear in case Of great
public significance, in u position directly
opposite to his opinion, while able and
jealous counsel are available WHO could de-
fend General Ord without sacrifice of con.
viction. National hlteiIigeacor.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
The Dsmoorats Lonkinr In.

A significant feature of the Democratic
celebration of the 6th of January was the I'M
mistakably hopeful look of the participants
One year ago the Democratic committee had
uphill work to raise the steam for credi-
table celebration this year it was deci-
dedly spontaneous and enthusiastic affair,
bringing out more of our solid, sedate
Democratic citizens than we ever remember
to have seen together before on such an
occasion. Everybody looked hopeful. Not
a wrinkle was to be seen on the smiling face
of the President. The consciousness that
" my policy SO ridiculed one year ago,
is now treated with respectful considera-
ton, seemed to irradiate every incament
of his face. Judge Black was in exubera1t
spirits, and his ample wig, which, Ike
Lord Brougham's nose. has Hexibility
making it correspond to the workings of
his countenance, fairly danced as his mo-
bile brows went up and down in the course
of his buoyant remarks. Messrs Doolittle,
Marshall, Ewing, Brooks, Blair, Hoover
and others, were in the sunniest of moods,
and a general air of cheerfulness and trust
in the good things Providence might have in
store for the Democracy pervaded the as
semblage. In fact, the Democracy, here
about, at least, wear the air of men who
expect to win in the coming Presidential
campaign. Washington IStC0'.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
Hon. John q, RrecktnridcC
The city council of Louisville, Kentucky
has adopted the following


has adopted the following
Whereas, the people of Kentucky have always
proved themselves true to the principles of indie
pendenco, constitutional liberty, and the Federal
Union and whereas the history of the last few
years, and tho experience of the present hour
prove that we have need of the ability and inilu-
ence OF all who have achieved an influential posi-
ton IN defense or these principles and whereas
to the people OF kentucky the name and fame Of
the hOn. John Z. Rreckinridge is dear, and his
counsel considered valuable as to the concerns of
both the State and Republic and whereas the
SAID John &. breckenridge, at the commencement
OF our late terrible war; fingered at his post III the
United States Senate until all hope was lost that
the principles to which he had devoted his public
life, and to which We devoted at this day,
would be treated otherwise than III derisivo mock
cry by those In power Ill the land, and experience
has proved his convictions and appreciation of
those in authority to have been correct and
whereas the Hon. John G. Breckenridge has de-
cilned to ask for pardon, not being guilty Of any
crime to the law, and we, following the example
OF the great statesman, here refrain to ask it in
his. name, but having that love for him as Ken
tuckians, we, the general council of the city OF
Louisville
ResOI0e, That the Senators and Representa-
tives Of Kentucky i'll Congress be requested to in
sist that assurance be transmitted by those at the
head of the general Government to the said John
O. Breckenridge that he will b free to return
home at any time that suits his convenience and
be unmolested by any agent OF the Federal Gov
ermsnt IN resuming the pursuits of civil life or
the discussion Of the politics and measures Of the
day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17

the public mind It will drive General
GRANT from the Presidential contest by
convincing him of the impossibility of his
election, and causing him to decline the
Republican nomination. It will reassure
and tranquilizo the country by putting an
end to the Reconstruction problem.
All the probabilities are in favor OF de-
cision which will thus diScoAcert all the he-
publican calculations, and suddenly eztin-
guish their hopes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
Affairs at the North-ImmigratiOnS South
ward

The editor of the Piedmont (Va) Intel
gencer, who has recently returned from a
trip into Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey
and New York, bears testimony to the gen
eral financial and industrial distress, and
says that all classes unite in tracing this
utter prostration of the prosperity of the
country to one cause.-the unsettled condi-
ton of politics. Extreme legislation, he
says, is now reaping it's legitimate fruits.
AS long as captured cotton and tobacco,
and the so long husbanded southern staples,
which found their way to market after the
end of the war, supplied basis for traffic,
the North felt not Immediately the effects
of DISQUALIFICATION heseresources have
been exhausted now, and the grim skele-
ton which has so long had its abode in the
South only, is also knocking at the doors
of our northern friends. He adds:
Last year very little disposition ex.
listed with emigrants to scome to Virginia
At this time we could lead thousands upon
thousands to the shores of the Old Domin-
ion if we offer them ready employment and
furnish them means of transportation.
His general conclusion is:
eve must confess that we consider the
situation in 1868 much more assuring and
hopeful, and that we have at last reached a
turn in the long, long lane"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17

Bishop Quintard, of Tennessee, recently
administered the rite of confirmation for
the Archbishop of York, the first time such
o service was ever performed in England
by an American Bishop. Bishop Quintard
is having great success in raising funds to
endow the University of the South. 1t
seems to be taking the form of testimo-
NAL of brotherly feeling from England to
the people OF the Southern States.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17

Mr.. Stanton now declares that when re-
lnstated by the Senate he shall not resign,
but will hold on to the Office at his own
pleasure,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
The Presidential Election In the sou,n

The Presidential Election I'm the South
1t is understood that the unrepresented
States will send delegates to the Conserva-
tive Presidential Convention. I also learn
that it is in contemplation by the whites of
the South to hold separate elections for
presidential electors, aud to disregard the
reconstruction acts in this respect The
President is understood to favor this move
ment In certain contingency, the moral
effect at least would be potent indeed
With an actual united South, and a major
lty of the Northern States, Congress would
not dare to inaugurate President upon
the strength of the negro vote Washing
ton Letter In the Baltimore Gazette.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
OF THE JUDICIARY.
respo at cnce between 81 dgc hIdrfCh and
General Candy.

BARNwELL, S. O.,
December II. 1867.
Sir: have been Informed that Mr.. Hood, the
Treasurer OF tho State, has been instructed by
you not to pay me my salary after the 31st OF DC
tober .
When received your especial order No. 163, !"
suspending ne, did not suppose you intended
to deprive Of the property az mig office 1t never
occurred to me that, because / could not consc1-
entiously carry out your General Orders as to jul
ries, I was to be punished by being deprived OF
the salary, which, in the impoverished state OF
the country, is the only means left to me- for the
support Of my family.
trust it is only necessary to bring to your no
tice the fact that the judge has property IN his
Office, and that, during his suspension, he cannot
be legally deprived of it's emolumenta.
AS have no idea that your purpose is to lnt1lct
persona! injury OF one who, trust, has shown
himself as Jealous and honest in the dischsrge OF
his duties as you have in the discharge of yours,
I therefore respectfully submit this question to
your mature consideration in the hope that
upon investigating the legal proposition, you will
see you have Internationally done me an injus-
tice.
Very respectfully,
Your obedlent Geryant,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
From the Boston Advertiser, JAN 9.
The Alarming Condition OF Things i'm lh'
SOufh--A KcDuhlicnn Wow.


People ask in alarm, ''What is to be the
end of this state of things?" For our own
part we are not appalled, at the probable
result. For one thing, we believe that the
old South will be taught emphatically that
its day is over; that while the nation can
forgive tho past it can never forget IT, and
that it will neither suffer its traitors to be-
again invested with power nor the natlon0.
wards to be prosecuted. If the late rebel
are still unconvinced of the conquelnS
talent of General Grant, their conduct l1
fast insuring his promotion to Il position. lh
which he will demonstrate it to their entIf"
satisfaction. And for another thing, rebei
employers will discover that in a civilized
age, after slavery is abolished, it takes two
to make a bargain. If they discharSo
their laborers they will either make them
criminals or landowners, in either case
destroying their labor as hired men al"
enhancing the rate of wages IN future.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17
&c fJVvVIutIyI
Your obedIent SGryant
4. 7. ALDKICu,
Law Judge OF South Carolina.
Major General CANDY, Commanding District.
HEADQUARTERS ID NIL. DISTRICT,

HEADQUARTERS I'D II IL DloIfIOI,
CHARLESTON, S. c., January 4th, 1868. I
A. P. ALDRICH, Est, Barnweu Court House, S.
Carolina:
ST.: I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your communication in relation to the
salary claimed by you, Judge of the Court Of
Common Pleas and General Sessions. and to state
in reply, that, your action involved a serious
delay IN the administration Of justice, and impOs
ed upon the State in its impoverished condition,
additional expenses for the maintenance Of prjs-
oners, and fox holding special terms Of the courts
i'll several Of the districts i'll the Southern Circuit
did consider it proper or just to add to those
burdens, by authorizing compensation to be made
for services that were not rendered.
Very respectfully, SIR,
Your ChEAicnt saryaut
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17

The Newark Sheriff gives as his reason Lo.
excluding New York reporters from the Ec
cent execution, that, on IL previous occ..-
sion of that sort when the reporters were
admitted before the preparations had been
made, one of the more enterprising woke
the prisoner from q sound sleep and en-
deavored to get his confession eAclusi'e''
for his paper,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-01-17

Gen. Dix's family have returned to Paris
for the winter,
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1868-12-31
From Adrian.

CHRISTMAS TREE.-The citizens
of this place had very pleasant time,
Christmas Eve, at the NJ, L. Church,
for the Adrian Union Sabbath School.
There was a large attendance and
everybody seemed to enjoy them
selves to tue utmost. An address was
delivered by Rev. S. M. Boggs and
the school sang several fine pieces,
after which a committee consisting Of
j. Shireman, A. Hall, j. j. Pry>
or, Miss Mary Payor and Mrs. r. +,
Fonn distributed the gifts with which
the tree was loaded. 1t is estimated
that the contents Of the tree we're
worth fully $3.50.
Business is dull at present. as /
suppose it is elsewhere, aud nothing
further has transpired worthy ofDotc
I will try and keep you posted 10 the
future, as We feel entitled to share
Of the space which you devote to
correspondence.
GRANT.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1868-12-31
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