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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

The meeting in few brief and pertinent
remarks. He said, if we wished 10 escape
the depradation which the Radical party
was thrusting upon Us, we must dcF at once
and in concert. The question was not an
abstraction. but one of vital interest 10
every white man in the South RAINY
stated. it is whether the State OF Nofth
Carolina shall be governed in the future,
as ia the past, by white men or by 1Gno-
rant negroes.
On motion of Dr. j. S. Deyane, com
mittee of five was appointed to draft Teso-
buttons expressive of the sense of the meet
ing.
The following gentlemen were appoint
ed as the committee DR.. y. b. 'o0"Fey'
DIS. Devane CASTOR FenneIl, LtdrldGe
Ward and Archy Corbett.
The following resolutions were reported
by the committee and adopted unani-
mously.
PENDING the question OF adoption re-
marks were made by MIR. Eldridge Ward
and Drs. Seavey and DeVane:
WHEREAS The people of Upper Black River il
Convention assembled, believing hat country
demands every honest, earnest effort 20 meet and
overcome the rapidly advancing GcspOtisn which
threatens, through the means OF the Radical par
ty, to destroy every veetig9 of our time-honored
institutions, aud to subvert the Constitution OF
our glorious old state, as well as to deetrOy the
Constitution OF the United States, az framed b;
the fathers of the country therefore
Be 1t res0tUed, LIST, That we heartily endorse the
tive State Convention at Raleigh, on the 5th and
9th Of February last, and We pledgs undivi-
ded support to the nominees Of tue State EZecu-
tive Committee.
race or color, but we have no sympathy for hose
who would level the races, and least OF all tOr
those who would elevate the negro at the expense
OF the degradation OF the white man. we CeslTe
Justice to all, yet honestly condemn any doctrine
savoring Of social equality between White and
black
Sd, That we heartily endorse the nominations
made by the Conservative party at Whining on,
on the 18th of March, and We pledge them our
support
people demands every remedy possible tor their
relief within the bounds of the Constitution CT the
United States, and we shall recommend to 0u2
representatives that they extend the utmost lib
eralitY to that class of our citizens and since the
Radical Convention at Raleigh have legisiated
upon measures Of relief, we pledge ourselves to
broader measures CT relief.
9th, That the proceedings OF ills meeting lie
published in the Wilmington Journal
On motion the meeting adjourned.
1t is pleasant to add that the best feel
ing prevailed. Men begin to feel like
white men once more. They arc glrding
themselves for the conflict, and if success
does not crown our efforts the blame viii
not attach TO the people.
4 list was opened and all endorsing the
above resolutions were requested to sign.
Every man on the ground bit one signed.
OWEN FENNELL, ST.,
Chairman.
r. H. w MCINTYRE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
MIR. Ashes Letter of Acceptance


We have the pleasure of giving below the
letter of the Hon. Thos. S. Ashe, accepting
the nomination as the Conservative candi-
date for Governor, rendered him by the
State Executive Committee. It breatbes q
spirit Of true patriotism, emInently charac-
teristic of its noble author:
ROCKINGHAM, March 20, 1868
Hon. Thomas Bragg, Chairman, DC
My DEAR SIR Your favor Of the 14th ingtant
apprising me of my nomin ton by the State Con-
seryative Executive Committee, az a candidate
for the Office OF Governor OF the State and re-
ceived.
This communication found me in the rlidst Of
professional engagements and has taken me
greatly by surprise and as l have never enter
tanned any aspirations for Gubernatorial hoaors,
my first impulse was TO decline But considering
the delay that has un.yoidably occurred in the
selection OF Conservative candidate, the short
ness of the time between this and the election
and contemplating the critical condition of the
State, with her cherished institutions threatened
with the most pernicious innovations, hold it is
no time for any son. who loves her, to stand back
from the contest, fail to exert all the power
that in him lies, to avert the impending calanii-
ties.
Under these considerations I feel constrained
to accept the nomination. sincerely regrettinc
however. that the choice Of the Committee had
not fallen upon some one more able to do service
in the noble cause of Conservatism.
Please assure the Committee of my apprecia-
ton of the high compliment they have paid me,
and accept for yourself and them my acknowl-
edgments of the courteous terms in when they
have info-med me of the nomination.
With sentiments of high regard,
am, most truly,
Your obdient servant
THos. S. AsHE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

The following letter from Gov. Vance,
We are sure, will be satisfactory to our Con.
servative friends in the East. He is where
he can accomplish the most good, and is
doing his duty most gloriously
CHARLOTTE, n. c., March IS, 1868.
MeSsrs PeN q; Gales II have received such a
numb9r of invitations TO address the people in the
Central and Eastern portions of the State, that
cannot find time even to reply TO them individual:
OF in forming our friends IN those sections, that
ii Will be impracticahle for me- to make any .ap
poiutments East of this place before the election.
/ am satisfied that the hope of North Carolina
rests with the free white men OF the West, and
among them I shan labor to the last. My ap-
pointments are already made in that direction.
] ain tot insensiDe to the very kind and COM
ELEMENTARY c .ntidence which these numerous in
vit&tions imply. beg to thank Conservative men
everywhere for it, and to assure them 1t shall not
be misplaced. hope to send them greeting from
the mountains after the old style. .....
Very truly yours. .
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
County I8nva SIS.

The candidates for the Legislature and
the County Canvassers will address their
feliow-citizens at the following times and
places, to wit
April 3d-Fridsy Point Caswell.
Apri! 4th-Saturday-Caintuc tCoy Miils.)
April 6th--NOrday--Iong Creek
April Observation-Disclosures
April 8-Wednesday-R Rocky Point Depot.
April 9-Thu'da y-Holiy Shelter (Bannerman' -
April 10th-Friday- San3y Run (Datson's)
April -Monday-Middle Sound Humphreys
April i4th-ruesday -Masonboro tIhaGp'sj
April l5Wedn' day-Fed Point tBiddle's StoreI
Friday 18th, Saturday 18Th and onday 20tll
lat mighty in Wilmington
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

BASKRUpTcY-The following persons
have filed petitions in bankruptcy. viz :
DAVID S. Patrick, james \. Jones. j. ID.
Ellington, J. N. Jones, 4. A. Croiton,
Daniel H. Mosely, ?. c. Hand, A. 5. Ab-
corn and Hugh L. Patrick, of Rockingham
county, and John F. Butt, Of Mecklenburg.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
2ELL'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
FOR
COTTON, TOBACCO, CORN, OATS,
Wheat, Rye. Potatoes, Turnips, Cab
bage. Grass. &C.

This article is made OF Pure Raw Bones and
Phosphate Guano, rendered to a soluble form, and
contains the requisite quantity Of ammonia to
stimulate the young plants to get beyond the
reach of insects; and also a large amount oil
Phosphoric Acid, to give strength and stability to
the stalk and weight to the grain.
It exeeln Peruvian Gusno i'll setting Clover,
makes heavier yield and superior quality Of Cot
ton, Tobacco, Grain, &c; and stands the drought
better, all Of which are very important to the
Planter.
For this valuable Fertilizer we only ask fair
trial side by side with any Fertilizer in the
ket. to attest it's superiority. 1t is active as
ceeding crops far superior.
Every Planter should give it trial, as the cost
is more than repaid the first year, and it's benef-
cial effects lasting.
Fine and dry for drilling.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

last review the market for this article has ruled
quite firm, and prices show an advance of 2@23
cents On previous quotations. There has existed
a steady demand from shippers. but owing to the
meagre receipts, and the unusually small stock
offering market the transactions have been
meagre. At the time of closing our enquiries the
market is steady at 81 cents offered, and sellers
generally holding higher. The weeks transac-
tons are 902 bills, as follows
Of Il
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
TRY TT!
ZILL'S RAH BOND PHOSPHATE
AND
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME
No. 80 SOUTH STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD.

To tie Planning C0nmtt7aity:
OUR SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME and Raw BONE
PHOSPHATE having been tested for the last three
years on all kinds Of crops, by the side of all
known Fertilizers, have proved themselves equal
to the BEST and have given to all the general sat
isfaction that we could desire, which attribute
to close attention to its preparation keeping
what really is required to give good crop, shall
hereafter further endeavor to improve it in every
way--Our rapidly increasing sales showing how
we'll its good effects appreciated by the Plant
ing community, and are satisfied that all who give
it fair trial will be we'll repaid and pleased with
its quick action, lasting effects, and increased
yield of crop.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
K E Y [ E W
OF THE
WHINE NGTON MARK ETS
FOR THE
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY,
April 2. 1865.
Z E Y [ E W

TURPENrINE.-The market for this article has
ruled with more frmness during the week just
closed, and prices show an Improvement of cents
on hard and 20 cents On soft. There has been a
steady demand for distilling purposes, and the
quantity arriving is meagre, being principally of
small parcels. A lot of IS bbls. me1c virgin, the
frst OF the season, was received on Tuesday, and
sold at Sc = $50 lbs. The arrivals comprise only
1868 bbls. which sold AS follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
ZELI.'S SUPER PHOSPHATE of LIME
Adapted to all Kinds of Crops.

With the advice and aid of the best Chemists,
coupled with our long experience in the Fertilizer
trade, we sre enabled to Offer to the Agricultural
community SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME
which we ca1 recommend to give general salts
faction. being manufactured from rich Phos.
phatic Guano, containing 70 per cent. OF Bone
Phosphate of Lime, treated with Suphuric Acid,
and 10 to Is per cent. Bone Phosphate of Lime
rendered soluble; at the same time rendered
quick in its action by the addition Of Ammonia.
It contains all the elements of the soil that en-
ters into the composition of the root, FIBRE grain
and leaves of plant. Its condition is such that
it readily sssimlates and restores to the soil the
elements of which it has been deprived by the re-
moval of the crop, and permanently enrches it.
A trial will convince any one Of the beneficial
effects and advantages of its use over other Fer
tiliZers.
On the Cotton crop it r.events the dropping Of
bolls, improves the quality Of lint, and forces the
plant out the reach of the frost
Fine and dry for drilling.
CeftlHcates from many I)rdcttc0L Farmers, III
various sections of the South will testify to the
superior excellence of
NlalLLeS giEtDsisiEf AfElSs
peculiarly adapted to the cultivation of
Corn, Cotton, Oats, Wheat, Rye, Grass,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

tie polls AND VOTE IT DOWN Let
every white man in the State bestir him
self, for all our hopes of Il just, enlighten-
ed, impartial dispensation of law, of right,
and of justice-all our hopes for the future
are at stake
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

Under the bill now before Congress lum-
Der and -four are taxed in large wholesale
establishments-four about two cents pei
barrel
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
From MISUNDERSTANDING Of Cen-
Eress, dc.
WASHINGTON. D. c., April i-P. N.

From Washiuston-Frocccd Of Con-
gress, DC.
WASHINGTON. d. c., April i-P. N.
SENATE-After re eding the Journal, which was
interrupted by Mr.. Summers Intellectual attempt
10 declare the casting vote CF Chief Justice Chase
Illegal the question of evidence which was inter-
rupted yesterday, was resumed. Both managers
and counsels assumed their hour, and Chief JUS
tIco Chase was sustained by a strict party vote
Pending the discussion, The managers declined
answering what use they intended making OF the
disputed evidence, az it would expose their plan
OF prosecution The question at issue was whether
what Mr.. Thomas said and did could be received
under this ruling. It was proven that Mr.. Thomas
said he intended using force and to break the
door down, and that afterwards he said he was
deferred from using force by his arrest. Next the
contest arose over the admisability Of what Mr..
Thomas did and said previous to receiving orders
to take the Office. Chief Justice Chase ruled
it out.
Mr.. Drake appealed and hia appeal was sus-
tanned by vote OF % to %.
The managers stated that previous to the vote
they intended proving by this evidence that Gen.
Thomas, in the line of his conspiracy, attempted
to corrupt the employees of the War Office
Mr.. Butler violently assaulted General Thomas,
burying this conversation as having been dis
graced by Lincoln and Stanton, and that aside
from assisting the President in his conspiracy he
gratifed his revenge. Under this ruling it was
proved that shortly after General Thomas rein
statement Adiutant General, he called up the
heads of bureaus and chief employees and in
formed them that strict rules would be relaxed
and elected the fact that these speeches were con-
fined to the employees Of the Adjutsnt Generals
Department and that go aIusion was made to
General Thomas probably becoming Secretary Of
War.
This point created quite buz. Further.e7idence
showed that General Thomas said he intended
applying to General Grant for force to put him in
possession of the War office.
But three witnesses were examined to day, when
the Senate adjourned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
Markets.

NEW YORK, April 1-6 P. M.
Five-twenties of SO, coupons, l09I. Tennessee
skies, 6 new Cts. North Carolina skies, al
Virginia skies, new, 40. Gold 1881.
Cotton half cent better, and closing quiet after
much excitement-sa of II, 900 bales at % cts
Flour 10@15 cents lower State sl1 25 Southern
50 85@$14 Is. Wheat dull and 1912 cents lower
Corn heavy and cents lower I; white Southern
81 17@$1 49, Pork steady. Lard 15I016a cen ts.
Turpentine &C to &C., ceEts. Resin So Is to ST.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

The following letters from Judge Man
and Mr.. Battle, in reply to the Committee
appointed to notify them Of their appoint
ment to the National Democratic Conven-
ton, to assemble in New York on the 4th
of July next, we lay before our readers this
morning. These gentlemen are among the
purest Of our Statesmen, and their letters
will be read with deep interest by every
true man
NEwBERN. N. c., March Is, 1868.
MeSSrs. H. B. Whitaker, " Robinson Gnd j. W.
EdmundS0n:
DEAR 6IRs have the pleasure to acknowledge
the reception of your kind note, Informing me of
my appointment to attend the retiOnal Demo
cratic Convention delegate from this Dis
trict.
This, and the many other testimonials of trust
and confidence repOsed in from time to time
in my life, especially in late emergencies, affect
me with profound gratitude.
My appointment as delegate to the New York
Convention of the 4th of July next is particularly
gratifying, for the that the assembly is in
itself, of vast importance TO US ; and f0T the ad-
ditiOnal reason that shall go into it with n cor
dial sympathy in its principles and objects.
The only safe refuge for ont OF the present
chaotic state of political and social affairs, is
in resort to the Democratic principles of our
ancestors, and to an administration Of the & ~
views taken by them-views which were acted
upon for more than half a century, and which
conducted us to an uneXampled state Of happl-
ness and renoWn.
My opinion is, we must work out deliver
apce from the present shocking state of enslave-
mGlt by chrystaiizlng about the old Democratic
party, and putting the government into action
under its guidance. Or at any rate under the
guidance of its principles (for [ shall not be per-
tnaciOus about names).
Hence am willing to go to New York. And ]
shall go with will to act N perfect harmony with
the body that is expected to assemble there, and
to hold with its members d council over the mo-
mentous and perilous condition of our country. |
am not without hope for good reEults.
My associate, the Hon. George Howard, will be
consulted and if it should turn out that either or
both of us will be unable to attend, alternaes
shall be duly apprised OF it.
Assuring you personally Of my high esteem and
respect, an truly, &c,
III. 4. MANLY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03

ROCKY MOUNT, LarCh 26, 1865.
GENTLEMEN: Your communication of Dist inst,
announcing my appointment as alternate delegate
to the National Democratic Convention to be
convened in New York on the 4th of July next,
was received yesterday.
Treason is crime" and ought :: to be made
odious," but the, Southern people never felt that
they were guilty of treason The late war was
not re6s lion. 1t was of States to settle, by
appeal arms, question not settled in the
organization of the Federal Government-the
question Of the right Of secession The appeal
went aganstus andwe surrendered that right, in
good faith, forever. With that right, we surren-
dered slavery, the immediate cause of this quar-
rel of States Craftsmanship, humanity, justice
the civilization of the l9thicentury, christianity,
should have required no moro. Feeling til We
were guiltless of treason and sincerely attached
to the Constitution of fathers, it could not be
expected and should not have been required that
we would brand ourselves and our children with
the infamy of crime. To the great National DEM
ocratic party Of the North, look in our OK
tremity 1t is the only political organization
which has shown the least indication of accord
ing to us that justice, which, sooner later his
tory will award us
With these sentiments, cheerfully accept the
position rendered me.
Very respectfully,
Your Ob't serv't,
WIZ. s. BATTLE.
To Messrs. J. B. Whitaker, William Robinson and
J. W, EdmuGsOn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
Per Staamar Per Sailing
~ Vessel.

Rates OF Freight.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current.

LIME, q bbl.0 90 @ 0 90
From store 0 90 @ / 80
tdoLAssEs, u gallon,
Cuba, hhds. AS q 471
L do bbls. 90 @ so
Sugar house.423@ As
do bbls. 90 q 47a
Syrup, bbls. go @ 1 90
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
letter. from Gov, Vance,

To Messrs. J. B. Whitaker, William Robinson al
J. ". EdmuGsOn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-04-03
STATE NEWS.

L. q. ItINLNbANIA3 DGNI GUN
Warsaw, March 31st, 1868.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Meeting Hotel Expenses.

AIeyou the keeper OF IhIs here Tavern!
inquired tall, lauky individual. belong
ingro tie - regiment North Carolina
Ss,e troops, and then in the Confederate
States service.
an the proprietor ci this hotel, te-
piled the busting lTlle hotel keeper OF sn
establishment between Charlotte aud
Richmond; what can Do Cor YOU
Whist YOU sx for bed said the sol
Gi,r.
Seven d,llars. sit, responded the gen.
tiemsn addressed.
Only seven dollars, yer say Well.
that is cheap; dog gone ei 1t ANT. Here's
Confederate Eve, and there's two; its
all right. amt It, mister
Cert,inly, SIT, replied BonilSce,ii is all
perfectly correct.
You hrsfn him. didn't you. Jeems
said the military gentleman, addressing
one of his companions.
hear him, was the response.
And YOU hesrn him. 100. didn't yer'
Ike inquired he Of another.
In course Did. was the reply. 'sPsc'
is rghI between you.
That's bIessin', any how. said 'he
soldier. And now. mister, ef you'd only
travelled as lar as hev. you would "'"'
to sleep mighty sudden.
Cerlsinly, .Ir, sll right, exclaimed The
landlord, as he proceeded 10 direct scr'-
ant to show the genlcmsn his spar'nsn'.
The soldier evidently sleTt soundiy;
but very early IN the morning, "e might
have been seen descending he STARE with
the mattress upon whirh he had slept
carefully ued up aud slung over his 'houl.
der. lie had mol proco oeded far, ho"e'er'
before he was met by the asioni'hed land
lord. who Indignantly demanded TO know
what he was DONG with that bed.
Gwlne to tsLe II out for the regiment.
coolly remarked The soldier.
You are. are you Toared the exasper-
a,ed landlord; how dare YOU carry of my
property in that manner
Your property Well, like that.
Didn't give you seven dollars for 'hi'
here bed only last night. aud didn't two
Of our fellows hear the trade Your
property, ch
The seven dollars you paid ne was for
your lodging, said the proprietor, grow
ing omewhsl irat, as lie spoke.
Nary lodgin'. 4 | know II. responded
he soldier. axed yuu what you sxsd
for 3 bed, and paid yer own PrIce. aud
sccordln' 10 the nature OF a trade, the beds
mine.
Well, sir. INTERRUPTED the angry hos'.
and what 90 you AK for your bed! |
want II.
Now yer ,slkiE'. replied the North
CsroIinian, as he dumped The bed upon
the floor, and careIessly threw himself up
on il. van, TO be reasonable. and being
its you. III let you have the bed for e.
teen dulilrs.
Fifteen dollars Gaspod the landlord.
JesIso. quietly remarked the soldier;
| II man don't make one hundred pr
cent, durn me cl he can pay hotel exprn.
ses.
The landlord paid the money. and
probably avoided Specializing N future
with any OF the North Carolina troops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

On the day before adjournment. Fussy
Bayne popped himself up IN the Con'en.
ton, an.ing, as he ssld TO privileged
question. =" wants 10 give notice"
said he. "dsl de gentleman ron Char
loue has removed nv Code, which oh.
tanned one from the Library, snd had 10
obtain another one to replace II. aud
doesn't wish % hare To obIsIn smother
one" The gentleman from Charlotte
Joe Holmes, good naiured Vrsiniin. Of
color-rrplled with some IndigDsiIon 10
The charge, and Glsrlnsed the Tact that lho
Code. Bsyue charged him with removing
had been borrowed from the Library by
hlm.rll Joe ltni TIE Code iO Judge
SnesJ, and Bsyne "borrled' u To replace
the one he had os,. Joe finding hi, oui
seized IL, and returned II 10 the library.
Hence Bsyne's sccu'snon.
Nothing further was said OF thi, until
a few dsys afterwards. hen the Two DEL
eRstps al vsrIsnce were noticed IN esfne't
and excited conversation. Joe, whose
good nature hsd been imposed upon. want.
sd 10 know by what right hi- liability had
been impesched by Bayne. when he had
raken hi. book. Bayne said, "You stole
my book" Joe sa!d. "You lie" Bayns
said, You lie back again" Joe ssid.
I'll irsle you for dat. you nasty niger
monkey" Bayne said. "Da, amt moth
in. Folks call, ~ al monkey, /" for
dat" Joe ssid, don't care. ! goin' beat
you."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

PRETTY SrANZAS.

Leaf by leaf the roses fall.
Drop BY drop the springs run dryi
One by one beyond recall,
Sumner roses fade and die
But the roses bloom again.
And the springs will eush anew,
In the pleasant April rain
And the ~ inner sun aud dew.
So in hours of deepest gloom,
When the springs OF gladness fall,
And the roses in their bloom
Dfoop like maidens wan and pale.
We shall find some hope that lies
Like silent gem apart.
Hidden far from careless eyes
In the garden OF the heart.
Some sweet hope 10 g!adness wed,
That will spring airesh and new,
When griefs winter shall have fej,
Giving place to rain and dew
Some sweet hope thai breslhes OF spring
Through the weary, weary llme,
Budding forth its blossoming,
In the spirits glorious cline.