Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07

The SUPERIOR CoURrs-SPRING TERMS
The Judges of the Superior Courts of the
State will hold the Spring Terms as fol-
lows:
1st Circuit-Judge Warren.
ID SO GO Barnes
Sd g 4" Gillian
4th Sc sc Vacancy.
9Th sc Sc Mitchell.
9th g Buxton
7th {" Little,
9Th Shipp.
SHooTING.-After the circus was over
Saturday night citizen and one of the
performers got into an alteration near
the hotel, when both drew pistols and
fired. Circus man missed citizen-citizen
struck circus man on the shin, which had
the effect only of fattening the ball, which
was found loose in the boot. Nobody hurt.
Goldsboro' Netcs, 5th.
CosTs AND FEEs.-We are indebted to J.
N. Bunting, Esq, Clerk Of the Superior
Court of Wake, for the following extract
from a letter received by him from District
Headquarters, which conveys information
in a matter Of much Importance to suitors !:
''Referring to your communication of
January 1st [ am instructed by the Com
manding General to state that wherever,
by the terms of military orders, the en-
forcement Of a Judgment IS stayed, the
collection of costs and fees incident to the
same is likewise stayed"
Raleigh Sentinel.
BISHOP ATKINSON. distinguished
Divine preached a powerful and most
searching sermon, to large congregation,
in Christ Church, in this city, on Sunday
morning, and administered the rite of Con-
tirmatiOn to five persons.
At night, he preached at the African
Church, and confirmed several colOred per-
sons.
On yesterday he preached at the Chapel
of St. Nary's School, and also administered
the rite of Confirmation there.
Last night the Bishop delivered a most
entertaining, Instructive and eloquent lee
ture, in behalf of the charitable objects of
the Young Mel.'s Christian Association, be-
fore select, Intelligent and appreciative
audience, in Commons Hall. His subject
was personal Impressions Of the Distin-
guished Orators OF England
Raleigh Sentinel, 4th.
For the Journal
Conservative Meeting in Columbus County.
portion of the citizens of Columbus
County held meeting at Cero Gordo on
the LIST instant.
J. M. McGougan called the meeting to
order, and moved that D. F. Williamson
act as Chairman, and J. 0. Williamson act
as Secretary when the Chairman called
upon J. M. McGougan to explain the OBJ
iect of the meeting, which was done in a
very appropriate and lucid manner; at
the conclusion Of which he moved the
President appoint committee to draft
resolutions expressing the object of the
meeting.
The Chairman appointed J. NJ. McGou-
gan, n. l.. Williamson, Daniel Soloman
and John Stansil
The Committee, through their Chair
man, reported the following preamble and
resolutions, rhich were unanimously adop-
ted:
WHEREAS, La the present disorganized condi-
tion of the country, when Radicalism and its sin
lister combined Leagues are making such fearful
nro&ds and strides, tending to the destruction OF
the ancient landmarks which established by
our t0refathers thereby impairing the liberties OF
her citizens, and paving way Tor the complete
| downfall and overthrow o. that form of govern
ment which established by our ancestors,
which, when properly observed, established JUS
! tice, insured tranquility, suppressed crime and
consecrated liberty and feeling it to be our i'm
perat, duty to, if possible, retain that Consttu-
| ton, and maintain those laws which allowed us
| such blessings unimpaired, which we believe can
only be accomplished by the concerted action OF
all good, law abiding Conservative citizens OF both
North and South;
| Resozved 1st, That We are disposed to yet cling
to the Constitution of the United States with much
tenacity, with as few changes situation will
allow and, if possible, TO evade and avoid all
| unnecessary entertainments that are now bling
made on the Constitution a1d her subjects that
this should be the supreme law OF the land, and II
possible to return to the e-honored principles
which have ever nurtured and fostered our people
as n nation and that We do not approve OF the
acts Of the so-called Constitutional Conventions
that are now being held in the Southern States to
| form Constitutions forthe government OF the
| people.
| ResolUed 3D. That we do highly approve of the
course of our efficient Treasurer Of the State, who
has, in such an able and lucid manner, explained
his reasons for not obeylng the orders OF the Con-
stltutional Convention (so-cahedl, ID refusing TO
accept the warrants for the per diem and mileage
| OF her members, and we feel confident that this
Conscientious high and honorable course will meet
the APPRECIATION Of every good Conservative cltl-
! ReSOIUed Sd, That vote of thanks be, and are
hereby rendered to the Conservative members
now i'll session in Raleigh for their noble and pa
! triotic course in batting against the Overwhelm.
! ing majority of Radicals who are endeavoring to
! destroy our glorious republic.
| RESOLVED 4Nt, That we do approve of a proposed
convention the people VI Inc Cedto
to convene in Raleigh the 5th of February, and
! that Wa not only lnsist that delegate be sent
| from this county, but that one or more be sent
| from every county IN the State
The Chairman then proceeded to make
the following appointments, viz A. J.
Troy, r. McRackin, X. Haynes, n. L. Will
Hanson, f. d. Meares, B. V. Coleman, T.
w Barden, 7. T. Toon, J. o. Williamson,
j. p. Edmond, ID. d. Barber, j. NJ.
| lIcGougan.
It was then moved that every good citi
zen of the county, who approved of this
meeting, should be considered as dele
/ gate to the aforesaid Convention.
| On motion it was
ResolUed, That the proceedings of this meeting
| be- published in the Wilmington Journal.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
| D. F. WILLIAMSON, Chm.