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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17
The Platform.

In publishing yesterday the telegraphic
copy of the National Democratic platform,
some most important omissions occurred.
We publish it again to-day in its proper
shape. It is manly and noble declara-
ton of principles, upon which SEYMOUR
and BLAIR enter the contest. Upon the
subject of suffrage, on taxing bondholders,
on the payment of the debt in lawful
money, and on the atrocious policy of the
Radical party and Congress, it is explicit
and bold. The whole platform is worthy
the occasion and the great interests at stake.
It's aim is not SO much to secure party
triumph as to save the country from the
frauds, corruptions and usurpations which
are now undermining its strength and
threatening it's life.
"The platform, says the National Intel
ltgencer, "requires no explanation or COM
mentary. 1t speaks its own praise in the
national creed which is laid down, and
which, We venture to say, will enlist the
sympathy and the active support of q vast
majority Of the American people. It will
carry cheer to thousands OF hearts, and
rouse feeling such as has not been wit
messed for quarter of century. The
fiat Las gone forth. It is not question
of party, but of patriotism. Hundreds of
thousands of old Wings and moderate Re-
publicans, who stood by their political Or
ganization while it was possible to adhere
TO it, have renowned all connection with
Radicalism, and will go forward as Jealous
supporters of this noble cause
Every word of the platform deserves to
be treasured up, and we cannot too strongly
commend it to earnest reflection
PLATFORM.
1.-THE Democratic party, in National Convention
assembled, reposing it's trust in the intelligence
patriotism, discrimination and Justice OF the
people, standing upon the Constitution as the
foundation and limitation of the powers of the
Government, and the guaranteeing the liberties
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

JUDGMENT CONFERENCE.-THE Supreme
Court has decided there is no error in the
Judment of the Superior Court of Edge
conbe, in the case of Gus Holmes, convic-
ted of the murder of Mathew King last
year. and consequently the condemned man
Will be resentienced at the next Term of the
that may be.
Tarboro' Southerner,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

the advantage of the latter in talent, and
we hope their example in other respects
may not be altogether lost upon them. If
Galloway and Price will persist in doing
what is manly and proper, they may give
some standing to sour" delegation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17
BankrUptcy.

The petitions of the following named
persons have been filed in bankruptcy
Edw. Fullings and Sam. A. Stewart, Neck
lenburg; D. W. Fronebarger, CASTOR; Jno.
W. Johnston, Henry J. Pope, VIM. A.
Pearson, VIM. H. Jones and VIM. A. Dan,
lei, Halifax; Simon Tippett- Jas. A. Bull.
lock, and Geo. Ell. Hester, Granville; Rich,
ard G. Cocker, and George r. Murfee,
Northampton; H. T.. Owen, Orange; VIM.
B. Foster, Franklin: J. M. Rulifson, 0. r.
Colgrove, W. G. Bryan, W. E. Ferrebee,
John ". Sutton, Henry J. Menninger and
Daniel W. HURT, Craven; Alpheus T.
Lamb, Guilford; S. J. Elliner, N. T. Drake
and Thos. V. Avent, Edgecombe; John B.
Bats, VIM. T.. Edwards and Arch. Rose,
Wilson; T. B. Gillian. BERTHE; n. B. o.
Neil, Hyde; John D. Williams, Fl, Hodges,
David T. Taylor, JAS. r. GARNER, John S.
Brown and Jas. Respass, Beaufort; D. p
s. White and Jno. M. Swaerenger, Lenoir;
E. L. Carpenter. W. F. Nash and J. F. Par
ker, Stanly; Jas. G. Ramsey and Samuel
Reeves, Jr., Rowan; Edwin Falls and VIM
Albea, Iredell; James M. johnson, Robt
T. johnson and John r. Parker, Dayie.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

DEATH OF MATTHEW SHAW, Eso.-We re-
greet to learn of the death of this venerable
citizen of the State. at his residence near
Washington, on the 18th of June Mr..
Shaw was seventy years of age, and was an
exemplary and useful citizen.
Raleigh Sentinel.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

A boy, five years old, was killed and de-
voured by lynx recently in Iowa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17
Davidson College,

From private letter received from Mr.
G. w. RICHARDSON, Professor of Greek and
Modern Languages in Davidson College
we learn that the honorary degree of L. L.
D. was conferred upon Rev. G. WILSON
McPHA11, DID,, President of Davidson
College, at the recent Commencement OF
the University of Mississippi. The an.
nouncement of this fact will be gratifying
to many of our readers, as the distinction
was most properly and Justly bestowed.
The Commencement Exercises of the in.
stitution will take place on the 18th and
10th instant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17
OUR RALEIGH CORRESPONDENCE

MIR. Mclaughlin, OF Iredell-" Go Sir
ask nay Constituents Liberal View.
RadieaIs--ssThe Fighting Parsonm
Abbott, the "Carpet-bagger' Bras,
Brains. Naligntty VS.. Merft-The S.
torshIps-Abbott and his Aids, Gen -
French & Co.''-Holden and the In.,.
Deaf. Dumb and Blind Asylums-"Ev.'
Dog has his Day ''-Ch1ef Justice Pa.
sun, &C., &c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

Convention cobblers" are the latest
drinks.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

1.-THE Democratic party, in National Convention
assembled, reposing its trust in the intelligence,
patriotism, discrimination and Justice OF the
people, standing upon the Constitution as the
foundation and limitation OF the powers of the
Government, and the guaranteeing the liberties
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-07-17

The "Sentinel" and other papers agree.
ing with me in sentiment, that ''this is not
the best government under the sum-" will
please copy.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

for the same service receives the ocean postage
of one shilling per ounce from England, and ff.
teen cents per ounce from the United States esti-
mated to amount to a sum total for the year of
f35 ooo-f2O 600 from England, and els 900 from
the United States.
Robert ]. Walker and Jerry Black are engaged
in the cases which are TO be brought before the
United States Supreme Court, at the present
term, to test the constitutionality of the recon
struction laws.
correspondent Of the Picsyune says 1t is a
general remark among sugar planters that the
sugar cane Is small and apparently deteriorating.
II may, remarks the correspondent. perhaps be
caused by succession Of unfavorable seasons
but the more general belief is that our cane is
"rGn down" In this connection it has been
noticed that a very large proportion of the cane
is the ipuTple' variety, and that much less of the
cred ribbon" is found than in former years.
The Jackson Clarion says that on New Years
day In that town the streets were crowded with
freedmen out of employment. But few offers
were made TO hire them. They were asking ex.
orbtant rates. and no planters were disposed to
give more than from five to six dollars per month
ard provisions. This is the ultimatum Tin view Of
the low price Of cotton and the cost of provi-
sions) with employers who intend to deal
honestly.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

MOVEMENT IN PHoToGRAPHY.-As an ilustrs
ticn of the advance of the beautiful art Of pho
togrsphy, we notice that one of those fine build
irgs in Canal street, known as the Three Sis
ters," is about TO be opened as a photographs
gallery. This new establishment will be under
the charge of Messrs. Anderson & Clark. The
former of,tbese gentlemen b3s a fine reputation
in our city, and the latter was widely and favor
ably known among us before the war, as a highly
capable and succes sfu artist. His hosts of friends
have not forgotten him, and they will be delighted
70 welcome him back 10 his old profession, in
which his efforts were crowned with so much sue
cess. The advertisement Of Messrs. Anderson x
Clark will be found in this mornings CRESCENT.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

The PEERLESS COOKING STovE.---The Peerless
cooking stove is one that deserves its name. IL is
claimed that II is the most economical as well as
he best baking stove ever invented-and this
claim is supported by the solid fact that 1t took
the frat gold medal at the Paris exposition over
sixty others and also took the prize at the fair OF
the American Institute. II is stove which has
never failed 10 give satisfaction, and II becomes
almost a sacred duty which every man owes TO
HE family 10 have one. Messrs. camp-map Il Co.,
lis Poydras, near the corner Of Camp, are the
sole agents OF the Peerless stove. stove which
gives entire satisfaction. and which will last so
many years, is the one which every housekeeper
will find IL true economy TO buy.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05
That the wretched seals
That close the nest lence are brok
And Gro drd cities wal the stroke.n
Important Military Order.
CIVIL JUSTICE PERTAINS TO THE REGULAR COURTS.
ARBITRARY POWER DOES NOT EXIST HERE.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTa MILITARY DIsTsICr,
New Orleans. La, Jan. 1865. !

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DIsTgICT,
New Orleans, La, Jan. 1865.
General Orders No. IT,
Applications have been made at these head
quarters implying the existence OF an ar5it rary
authority in the commanding general touc hing
purely civil controversies.
One petitioner socits this action, another that.
and each refers to some special consideration Of
grace or favor which he suppOses to exist, and
which should influence this department
Tie number of such applications aud the waste
of time they involve, make it necessary to declare
that the administration of civil justice appertains
TO the regular courts The rights Of litigalts do
not pend on The views Of the general-they are
60 be adjudged and settled according TO the laws.
ArbitTaTy power, such as he has been urged to
assume, has m existence here. II is not found in
the laws Of Louisiana or Of TeXas-it cannot be
derived from any act or acts Of COngress-it is
re trained by Constitution aud prohibited from
action in many particulars.
The mejor general commanding takes occa-
sion TO repeat that while discaiming iuiicial
functions in civil cases he can suffer forclble
resistance 10 the execution of process of the
courts.
9y command of Major Gen. Hancock:
GEO. L HARTsUFF.
Assistant Adiutant t3enera al
Cnclsl: NATHANIEL, BURBANK.
I'd Ii,ut. 37th infantry Breyet lst Lieut. T. ). 4,
Acting Assistant Adiutant General
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

A HEROIC FIREMAN. fire occurred in London
few weeks ago, st which an intrepid sailor
named William Lyon, who was looking on, plunged
into the burning building and rescued woman
who had fallen senseless from suffocatiOn. The
urdaunted tar then heard that q child was in the
50 eoud story and again he darted into the blazing
pile. He reached the second story, but the Guild,
It seems, had been taken out when the alarm was
first given. Before he could grope his way back.
the staircase took fire and fell. The flames pressed
him more closely every second. He decided to
take a flying leap from a second story window.
lie jumped breaking his arm, and injuring his
head so severely that for two weeks he lay deliri
Gus in a loaptal. When his senses returned he
found the London public had subscribed nearly
5000 70 be handed him as a recognition of his
herOism,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

GREAT RAFFLE.-R. 81. Buford, Esq, will cause
10 be rallied for, on the last day of the great
State Fair, two magnificent beeves and five very
fine Scotch sheep, valued at $500. The first
prize allows first choice Of beeves, the second
t,kes the second one, the third entities the owner
t. the frat choice Of ,h,ep and so on.
This Tsffle will be under the supervision of
such men as the Hon ]. N. Marks, president OF
the Association. and other members aud GENTLE
to the FiTemen's Charitable Association. Price
Of tickets 81 10 be had at the Stock Landing. and
at the Enir Grounds.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

CLOTHING AT REDUCED. PRICEs.-The Tulane
building, 81 and SO Camp street. is the empo-
rum Of as fine fashionable clothing as is to be
found anywhere in New Orleans. Messrs. Garth
waite, Lewis Stuart the proprietors, offer these
goods, which embrace every variety and style, at
the very cheapest ruling rates. You can get
suit of sDy quality you may fancy of the same
kind precisely as you could get them at in the
great stores Of New York, aud at cheaper prices.
Just lock in at 81 and 90 Camp street, you pass
along and you will be tempted to enter, and make
yourself better looking and more comfortable by
purchasing full suit, and maybe a dozen OK
shirts, drawers and socks, and good yalise or
tuuk.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

WATCHES AND JEwELRY.-Mr. E. Priolaud, who
is known as one of NEST reliable and attentive
dealers in watches. jewery, silver ware and fancy
articles has received fresh stock of those goods,
ard they are of the best quality, for Mr.. PnOlaud
will not under any circumstances sell an inferior
article. All sorts Of repairs TO watches and jew
cry are likewise done al bis store, which, as all
our readers know, is at No. l Carondeet street,
second door from Canal street. We respectfully
refer TO his card in to.day's paper.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

The Columbus Miss Index says that the ne
groes year ago, had to be labored with, ia order
TO induce them TO work. Now, il says, they are
asking for employment in numbers, displaying
unusual uneasiness in the matter. They begin TO
oDen their leaden eyes to the truths that these
pinehing times grow greatly out of their own
idleness and neglect Of the fields they realize
now more than ever, that their happiness and
comfortable living depend on their steadiness and
industry; and they are determined to turn over a
net leaf for the next year"
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05
Improving the Trade tue city.
To the Editor az the Crescent

To the Editor a the Crescent:
Now that the old year has gone, and we are en-
tering uDon a new one, we must profit by our eX-
perience and knowledge 20 make the coming sea-
sons Yield a more bIuntiful return; the planter
from his land the merchant from his business, the
mechanic from his trsde and the carrier in his
iIeiehts. If the past year brought its misforiunes
and losses, We must strive the harder to retrieve
what il lost and bGild up the broken fortunes.
While cur active business men are doing what
they can TO bring new trade TO the city, our real
tate Lwf eIs and nore wealthy citizens have
also their duties to perform, that facilities may
be offered 10 the trade that can be indSced to come
here.
About the future greatness of New Orleans
there can be no doubt for her position the nat
ural port of the great valley Of the Mississippi
VIII some day make her a grand commercial EN-
porum, but now that the change Of labor has de-
siToyed our accustomed trade, we must look TO
tie grain growing portions of the valley for our
immediate relief, aud TO induce this trade, freights
must be chespened by Offering facilities Of trans
portation and Neutrality-suspicious., the first most
important Improvements to be made, or assisted,
ere the building Of elevators to laldle grain
ard overcoming tie distractions at the Balize,
that full cargOes of grain can be carried out.
Neither Of them require mach capital, and we
hope it will be subscribed speedily.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

Almost a riot" occurred, few days ago. at
Ieagucyille, a village about twenty miles from
Charleston, :. c. A white boy who had already
hsd several Ssticuhs it'll negro of his own age
finally got the better Of his antagonist threw him
down aDd pummelled him 5 undly. A grown ne
gro then came up ard without word hacked
the white boy down. Hereupon young man
from Charleston knocked the negro down in his
turn. The negro rose saying he would show what
it costs to strike a member OF the loyal league,
and started of. That night the negroes of the
ieaPue gathered in crowds threatening the safety
of tie young man, and were deferred from using
violence only by the arrival Of troops from the
nearest post Touch not the sacred person of a
" soil lesguer'-" there's a divinity doth hedge
kiug.n
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

BEN WADE SAYS THAT EVERYTHING HAS GONE
TO HELL.-A Washington special OF the 3lst ait
10 the Cincinnati Enquirer, says: The radicals
are in trepidation over the wall Of suffering and
sorrow nom the South, and the commercial and
financial distresses from the North, which all OBJ
viousy originates in the party policy, aud has re.
coiled fesrfully upon them. Ben Wade remarked
oday to a friend, in language emphatic but not
classic, Everything has gone TO h-llH"
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

Says the Montgomery Mail: The radical heroes
are falling as the leaves fall. We have already
published that the nominee for senator of the rad
ical party, Ar. billiard. has declined, also Mr.
John A. Campbell, for solicitor; Also Aaron
Coins, (negTul for the legislature; also, George
W. Thomas for the legislature. Besides these,
we have 10 announce 10 day that VIM. Holt has
declined for county commissioner; also. Jackson
ID. CTump, (negro) for constable Of beat also,
Alfred Campbell, (Degro) for justice Of the peace
Of beat No. 8; also, w. J. Robertson, for tax col
lector So they 60
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

TIE GROVER q BAKER SEWING MACHINE
The name Of the Grover & Baker sewing machine
is as familiar to our ears as household words.
Families who desire single machine, or dealers
vbo may wish to buy by the wholesale this cele.
b!ated and economical machine. can be supplied
at manufacturers prices at the general agency
for the Southern States, lS2 Canal street.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

CosTuNIRs AND FURNITURE DEALERS, ESPECIAL
ATTENTION Particular attention il called to
Cbss. L. Nssh's sales tomorrow, as follows:
At III O'Clock A. NJ, at salesrooms. corner OF
ST. Charles end Perdido streets, large assort-
wall paper.
Also, at the same time and place, for account
Of whom II msy concern fine assortment Of
six. velvet, gold and silver cloth theatrical
costumes.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

The Christmas troubles at Darien. near Savan-
nah, were not so great as was at FIRST represented
The negroes wanted to seize cotton for wages to
which they were not entitled, aud the whites op-
posed the outrage. Being vastly outnumbered,
the whites appealed to the military, The matter
was soon Quoted.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

Indan0la is becoming very lively commercial
town. Two Hundred wagons are frequently seen
in one day on the streets. The merchants deal in
the products Of the adjacent counIy-hides, cot
ten, wool, peeaus, skins, etc,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

by noticein TO days paper, has removed his
we'll known labor and general agency Office 70 los
Bsronbe street. where those who require his ser
vices will find him always ready to attend to their
wants.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

The steamship Cuba, Cap, Dukehart sailed
last evening for Baltimore, via Key West and
Havana, with a good freight and the following
named passengers
For BoH6p6re-J T Belts, John Dana, Mr Ia.
gan, DR. Lailerre, Reinhsrt. Capen, I NJ
Boyd, w n Turpin, wife and 2 children.
For hey hest-Miss iona, Captain Jones, Il
Dutch.
For HGUdRG-R Tweed, Miss Mary ] McCallen,
r w Burgess, Mrs Demon, G Rnlenkamps W
Mailer. G Bloomfield A Rohunberg, A Walee,
A Dehopder, r MeColl, J Sanders. Mr. De Meys,
j J Leblanc, P Bell, Mile Amelia Carnaggio, Mile
Della Fermins, Mile Ida Idalie and mother, Nine
Christine Zavistowski, Miles Emene and Alice
Zavistowski. Miles Marie and Lizzie ROsalie,
Mile Eliza ButturinDi Mile Maud st Leon, Mile
Howard, Mile Howard, Mile Carleton, Mile Ait
kirs, Mile Boylence, Mile Davis, Mile Stewart,
Mile Atkinson, Mile Forrest, Mile Liblon, Mile
Master. Mrs Allen, Mr. Zaystowski, Mr. SandfOrd,
Mr. Novissimo, Mr. CaEonge, Mr. Allen, Miss Stead,
Miss Rener, Miss 81 Marie, Mr. Clark. Miss Elliott,
Mr. Yonkers. Mr. Van 0rden, Miss Wheaton, Har.
rison sisters Smith sisters Maggie Lay and sister
" Aeosta, palmvra SwaeraQe.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

BY J.R. LOWELL.
Men say the sullen instrument -l
That the Masters bow,
With paDgs Of joy or wee,
Feels music's soul through every fibre sent.
Whispers the Tayshed strings
More than he knew OF meant.
Old summer in lis memory glow;
The secret OF the wind it sings,
1t hears the April. loosened springs,
and mixes with its msod
All il learned whenit stood
In the murmurous pine wood
Long ago!
The magical moonlight then
STEPPED every bOugh and cone;
The roar Of the brook 10 the glen.
Came dim from the distant blown;
The wind through its Rlooms sang low,
And u swayed 10 and fro,
Full OF dreams. as IL stood
IN the wonderful wood
Long sgo!
o, nv life, have we not had seasons
That only said live and rejoice
That asked not for causes and reasons,
But made us all feeling aud voiceg
When we went with the winds in their blowing
When nature and we were peers,
And our days seemed TO share in the flowing
OF the inexhaustible years?
Have we not from the earth drawn juices
Too fine for the earih's sOrdid uses
Hsve heard have ! seen,
All feel and ] know?
Doth my heart Overween?
Or could it have been
Long ego!
Sometimes q breath floats by me.
An odOT from dream-land sent,
That makes the ghost seem nigh me
OF splendor that came and went
OF life lived somewhere, know not
In what diyiner sphere
Or memories that stay not and go not,
Like music heard orce by the ear
II at cannot forget or reclaim it.
a something 30 shy, il would shame il
To N Ike II a show.
4 something too vsgue, could name il,
For others TO know,
As If ! had lived IL OF dreamed t,
A. il had acted OF Echemed il,
Long ego!
And vet, could ] live II over
This life that stirs in my brain,
Could be both maiden and lover,
Moon aud tide, bee and clover,
As seem TO have been, once again
CoUll J but speak it and show it,
This pleasure more sharp than pain,
. That bellies and lures me So
This world should not lack poet
fuch as il h.o in the ages glad
Long ego!
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

Capt. Scbaff. of the U. 8. army, who killed Col.
Shepherd, of Mobile, whilst prisoner in Schah $
custody, has been sentenced to six months eoa,
fuement at Fort Pulaski, and to pay hne oil
s300
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

The steamship Gen. Meade. Capt. sampson,
sailed last evening for New York direct, win :
full freight and number Of passengers, 81
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05

A three hundred dollar mirror in saloon at
Jackson Miss, fell from its fastening, few days
ago. and was smashed TO pieces.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-05
[For the Atlantic Monthly for JanuarJ.l
Ia the Twilight.

BY J.R. LOWELL.