Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-12-25
OUR sr4TEsV1I1E Correspondence
STATEsvILLE, n, c.. Auo 1893

MEssRs. EDITORS THE Journal contin
ues to make its regular visits, in a manner
uniting the "Seaboard and Mountains,
and is always perused with interest for its
freshness and vigorous ARTICLES political
and otherwise. 1t deals It's blows at the
right time, in the right place. and its in
1uence is power in the State. This is
not designed for compliment, but is we'll.
known truth.
The nominations of Seymour and Blair
meets with hearty response in this Sec
ton of the State, and our people intend to
work with will to elect them. Conserva-
tism is gaining ground every day, and
Radical principles declining.
The proposition of Holden for q stand
ing army of six thousand men is opening
the eyes of the people to the monstrous
innovation of tyranny, and the degraded
man who writes himself Governor Of
North Carolina, is being openly denoun-
ced by large number, who by their votes
placed him in Office. They now perceive
the bastard Governor in his true colors,
and know that his designs are as base as
his birth.
Gov. Vance passed here this morning
en- route to Wilkesboro', where he had been
invited to address the citizens of that
county, upon the issues of the day, and it
would be worth a trip of hundred miles
to hear him I hear that many changes are
-
prising if that county, eres should go Tor
Seyln our and Blair.
A county meeting has been called to as
semble at this place tomorrow, for the
purpose Of r&tifying the nominations, or
ganizing clubs, and appointing delegates
for various purposes. looking to future &C.
ton. Icedell intends, if possible, to be
the "banner county" in November let
others look to their Iaurels.
notice that many of the Wilmington
people are seeking health in the mountain
region, and hope that they will not be dis
appointed, and [ think they will not
Some of them have come to this place, and
I learn Of others on the way. Statesville
will form pleasant resort for as many as
can obtain accommodations. The climate
is healthful, water pure, and the country
affords abundant supplies at comparatively
low prices. The place is the most moral
town of it's size III the interior, and society
plain but excellent.
Bishop Atkinson preached to large con-
gregation in the Court House, at this place,
last Sabbath, and confirmed one. About
a dozen partooIz Of the Holy Communion.
From here the Bishop went to "Catawba
Springs" to spend couple of weeks before
pursuing his journey Westward. He APP
peared in fine health. Rev. r. w. Barber,
of Wilkesboro, officiates here once month
Timely and seasonable rains have visited
this portion of the State, benefting the
corn and other growing crops immensely,
and the prospect for abundance is most
fattering.
Here, as elsewhere, crimes are OCCASION
ally committed. Last week q negro boy.
some sixteen years old, attempted to out
rage the person of most respectable widow
lady residing in the country, which was
efectually resisted. He was captured, and
is now in jail at this place. On the follow
ing night the store of Messrs. Morrison.
Rosebro Il Lewis, in this place. was en-
| tered by false key, and about $500 of as
sorted merchandise taken. No discovery
of the thief has yet been made.
The Female College at this place will re-
open On the first Monday in September,
under the Presidency of Poi. E. F. Rock
we'll, and an efficient corps of assistants
The College never was IN better hands,
and hope that the citizens of Whining
ton will patronize it literally by sending
their daughters. The rates OF tuition have
been much reduced, while the grade of
learning will be raised higher. Books will
be supplied at publishers prices. And pa
irons are fully assured that all the Profess
sors are Southern in feeling, in interest, and
have not at any time exulted in the misfcr~
tunes that have come upon the South.
IREDELL.
For the Journal.