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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11

Spectators in cotton, says the Memphis
appeal, are already busy predicting the
extent of the next crop, and, like all Of
their kindred, are ''going it blind with o
perfect looseness. In the face of facts that
are every day coming to light, proving
that there is not SO great breadth of
land under cultivation this as last year,
and that no more than one fourth the num-
Der Of hands employed in 1868 are now en-
gagged in agricultural labor OF any kind,
these fellows continue to write foolish and
ridiculous letters about a 1900, 600 bale
ing their figures as high as 3,5OOOOO. It
is nothing to these wiseacres that the bot
tom lands have been inundated and the
hill sides been washed by heavy rains, COM
polling, in most instances, replowing and
Ireplanting. If the ground is not ready
and fertile, their imaginations are, and to
prove it, they make figures to order and
beyond the hopes, anticipations, or con-
captions Of the poor planters who have
digged and delved at cotton planting all
GHciL lives. Iueso perSOES HTe also OD-
livious to the existence OF press and tele-
graph They anticipate the one, and pos
sess more information than the other. In
word, they are equal to any emergency
of the season or their calling, and will
manufacture a crop as readily as their
compeers of the gold board would bogus
dispatch to sustain combination against |
government" or gold. But we can as
sure them their efforts will prove abortive.
The multiplicity of agricultural publica-
tons at the South, and the means adopted |
by the daily press of these States, to keep
the world posted as to the cotton pros
poets, supersedes the necessity of the old
fashioned circular which it has long since
been found was too often the media of
erroneous views and Ignorant spectators,
such as are now gaining currency in re-
gard to the crop of this year. The planter |
and the merchant are thoroughly posted,
and will continue to depend upon the only
reliable avenues ofpublic intelligence for in
formation as to the future of cotton, which, |
from all quarters. we learn is anything but
as promising as at this time last year.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
DANA's SIN gives BENNETT. Jr,, this tel,

DANA's SIN gives BENNETT. Jr., this tel =
rife notice -" Attention Does the
young proprietor of the E'rsning Telegram
want personal controversy with us ? If
not, let him call off his dogs to day. If he
does render one necessary, it will com
prise incidents of interest in both hemi-
sDhares'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
The only Defect.

In late speech in the Spanish Cortes,
CASTELAR,, the leading Republican orator,
said that a Democratic Constitution, with
out Democracy, reminded him of the foal
Orlando's mare presented to him, having
long tail, glossy skin and wavy name, and
whose only defect was that 1t Dds dead.
The Baltimore Statesman says CASTELAR,
must have been thinking of the American
Constitution.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
Two Boys Torn to Pieces by O Panther

Two Boys Torn to Pieces by "a Panther
A man living in fancy county Mo-, re-
Gently sent his boy to mill, distance OF
ter or twelve miles, and the boy not re-
turning as soon as usual, neigEbor sent
his boy to see what had become of the lad,
and the second boy not returning in due
season, party consisting Of the parents of
the two boys, and three or four other men,
all armed, started to search for the youths.
After travelling some four miles, sight,
sufficient to chill the blood of the bravest
was presented to their view. Right by the
side of the road was large panther DELHI
erately tearing the flesh from the remains
of one of the boys-the last sent out. The
grief and horrorstricken parent raised his
gun to his shoulder, and taking good aim,
fired and killed the ferocious beast. After
Il mile or SO more. the mutilated
remains of the other boy were also found.
Louisville Courier Journal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
WILMINGTON. N. @.
FRIDAY JUNE IL, 1859.
Erp.r1mentaI Farm Journal.

We are in receipt of the May number OF
D1ETz's Governmental Farm Journal, pub
lished at Chambersburg, Pa. 1t is valu-
able adjunct to the farm, and is within the
reach of all, the subscription price being
only one dollar and fifty cents per year.
Extraordinary inducements are offered TO
clubs, as will be seen on reference TO tue
Premium List. Address GEORGE A DEITZ'
Chambersburg, Pa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
The Confederate Dead at Arlington.

General John A. Logan assumed the re-
sponsibility of placing guard over the
graves of few Confederate soldiers bur
led at Arlington, with instructions to al
low no flowers to be strewed on the graves,
while those of the Union soldiers were be.
ing decorated with flowers. It makes no
difference whether it was General Logan
Or any other general who issued that or
der. 1t was very small business for him
to be engaged in. No generous man pur.
sues his enemy after he is dead and the
sod piled above him.
Cincinnati Commercial (Rep.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
Caterpillars i'm Middle Florida.

The cambridge Argus of the 10Th ult.
says:
There can be 10 longer a reasonable
doubt that the cotton-caterpillar has made
its appearance in this section of Georgia
and Florida, and that its work of destruc-
ton has already commenced. We heard
on Monday that Col. j. j.. Williams, plant
ing near Tallahassee, has field of four
hundred acres, in which were not many
stalks of cotton that were not either
wholly or partially stripped by this dreaded
scourge.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11

A company of gentlemen, principally
from New York and Pennsylvania, engaged
in examining the mineral resources of Vir-
ginia and West Virginia, have just reached
the White Sulphur Springs, on their way
to the rich coal and iron fields of the Great
Kanawha.
Failure to pay ones hotel bill was re-
Gently decided by New York Court to be
a renitentiary offence. 'f
Gen. Beauregard is expected to visit
Staten Island in q few days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11

Judge Carpenter, of Charleston, S. O.,
in o decision recently rendered. sustained
the validity of negro bonds on the ground
that the law invalidating them is IN con
travention to the clause of the constitution
prohibiting the passage by any State Cl
laws impairing the obligation of contracts
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11

THAT plain spoken Republican, Don
P1ATT says that this back door interior
ence in appointments is shameful. Had
ANDY JOHNSON done any one of these acts,
that GRANT openly admits, the impeach-
ment would have been a success. That is
all
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11

of colored labor, it has become unprofita-
BILE to carry on large plantations, and most
of the crop is now furnished by farms that
yield from one to five, and SO Oh up to
fifty bales
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
Senator Sprague's Esilmate OF the Cotton
CrOp.

Senator SpRAGUE, who has recently visit
ed most of the cotton States, speaks in q
very interesting strain upon the condition
OF the country. The next cotton crop will
not, he thinks, exceed two millions and
quarter bales. Owing to the uncertainty
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11

Several parties in England have at
tempted to run hotels on the American
plan, but they have all ended in bank
ruptcy.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-06-11
CUR WASHINGTON LETTER

White House sonnd"l-Granrs Army 81,
Observation-Disclosures of Marlborough n"
General Grnnt-The Cuba Revoly,,
Cuba and the United states-PrI,,,-
the Currency, &C., sc. W
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

ALUM CREEK OR ELM CREEK 2-The
question is being raised and discussed
by contributors to the Ohio State Jour
nal as to what is the correct name for
the stream generally known and
spoken of in this county as Alum
Greek, some claiming that Elm is the
proper name and Alum a corruption.
Thus far Alum seems to have the best
of it, and so far as we know there is
no-''question as to title'''in this coun-
ty, Alum being the name universally
used and approved. 1t is SO designa-
ted in F. w. Beers survey and map Of
the county, and we believe also in all
plats and conveyances of land where
the stream is mentioned.
The creek is generally supposed to
have taken its name from the eff1ores-
cence of alum from the black sha1es of
the vicinity-a substance (the alum)
much used in dyeing the home-spun
worn by the early settlers.
Perhaps some of our old subscribers,
who were pioneers in the county, can
give US some information as to the
origin and correct version of the name
of the creek.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26


Y. NJ. c. A.-The regular business
meeting of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association takes place this even
ing, at hall in the Evans Block. Ev-
cry member should be present, as
matters of considerable Importance
require attention. Make your ar
rangements so as to be on hand
promptly.
Believing that this Association is not
appreciated as it should be by the cit
izens of Delaware, we desire to say
few words in behalf its interests.
The Association has been in opera
ton almost a year, and yet it is far from
being such a success as it should or
might have been. It is true it has
been eminentIy successful in the es-
tablishment of Reading Room but
this, as we understand it, is a second
ary matter. It's prime object, and that
toward which all else should tend, is
the salvation of souls and yet it has
not been sustained and encouraged by
the Christian people of Delaware in
such measure as would have allowed
/
izations are wont to do in this respect
when properly supported and man
aged. And herein we think the chris
tian element of Delaware is to blame
for not rallying around this Associa-
ton, and causing it to exert it's widest
possible influence.
1t should have the active sympathy
and cordial support of every Pastor in
| the city. So far as the Association is
successful in accomplishing its objects,
| by nearly so much may the pastors
expect to see their churches revived
and encouraged.
| 1t needs the hearty and earnest CO.
| operation of every Christian man and
woman in Delaware, and should be
encouraged by every citizen who loves
peace and good order in society. BY
it's influence many of the effects of the
evils which now curse our town will
be counteracted, and purer and more
healthy christian element will be found
prevailing among US.
In these Associations there is abun;
dant opportunity for christians oi
whatever name to work harmoniously
and successfully together. Denomina
tional lines and sectarian difference;
are not recognized in this christian
brotherhood. "Christ for all the world
and all the world for Christ" being
its motto, it goes forth to perform it,
work in obeying the command-"G,
, ye into all the world and preach tn,
Gospel to every creature"
Let us then urge upon pastors, peo
pie and order-loving citizens gener
ally, the duty of encouraging thi
Association in all possible ways. En-
4 roll yourself among its workers, at
: tend its meetings, labor personally an,
: continually to increase its member
ship and enlarge it's influence, and d
: whatsoever you can to best promot
9 its interests. "Cast thy bread upol
: the waters" and though many day
t may come and go before it's return
g labor on faithfully and trustingIy, an
your reward will be sure.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26
BOOKS AND PERIODICALS.

THE SCHOOL FEsTIvAL.-Alfred L. Sew
ell & Co., publishers Little Corporal, Chi-
cago, have just published this beauuful
original little Magazine devoted entirely to
school exhibitions, reeitations, dialogues,
tabIeaux, charades, etc This is something
entirely novel in periodical literature and
much needed. The School Festival IS very
tastefuIIy printed, and is full OF good Things
for all grades Of children. II costs only q
cents
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY, Tor december
Boston: Fields, Osgood & CO.., contains
Uncle Sans Treatment of his Servants, by
James Parton The Dead Level. by r
Sheldon; :; The Mormon Prophets Tragedy,
by John Hay The Brick Moon, Part III,
by E. E. Hale; American Industry In the
Census bv r. a. Walker; Mr.. Bruce, by Al
ice Eliot /: The Increase Of Human Life, by
Edward Jarvis, NJ. D. In my Vineyard, by
BAyard Taylor The Foe in the Household.
Part x. by Caroline Chesbro; Life Saving
as a Business duty. by W. F. g. ShankS
John by A. d Richardson Under the
Midnight Sun, by L I. Hayes Reviews and
Literary Notices.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26


THE PEAK FAMILY BELL RINGERS
The announcement of the coming of
this justly celebrated troupe of artists
will be hailed with delight by our citi-
zens generally. For years this family
has been as familiar to amusement
goers as household words throughout
the length and breadth of our goodly
land, and their going and coming is
like the visits of old friends. We are
certain that here they will meet a warm
welcome. We are partial to the music
of the bells and look forward. to rich
treat when their silver tones shall
awaken the memories of lang syne
when first we listened to their rich
melodies evoked by the fairy touch of
the then youthful members of this
gifted family. Concert at Miller's
Hall next Wednesday evening, the 1st
of December. See advertisement.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

TEMPERANCE LECTUREs.-Sinee our
last issue a series of remarkably inter
esting and valuable temperance lee
lures has been delivered in Delaware
by DR.. F. r. Lees, of England. On
Saturday evening the William Street
NJ. E. Church was compact1y filed with
one of our most intellectual and ap-
preciative audiences, and DIR. Lees lee
ture proved highly deserving of such
an assemblage. His treatment of the
subject of intemperance and of the
properties of alcohol, from the scien-
ificstandpoint, was both novel and en-
tertaining. DR.. Lees reduces the ar
gument against alcoholic beverages as
nearly to a mathematical demonstra-
tion as can be done by the reasoning
of applied science.
On Sunday afternoon DR.. Lees de-
Hvered a second lecture which was, if
possible, still more numerousIy at
tended. The speaker devoted himself
to the scripturaI view of the temper
ance question, giving learned expo
sitiOn of those passages of the bible
which relate to the subject. We regret
that want of space forbids a synopsis
of these lectures. They were both free
to the public.
On Monday evening the Doctor de-
livered third lecture, on 'fThe House
we Live in,'' to a gratifed auditory.
On this occasion a small fee was col
Iected at the door. DIR. Lees lectures
were the most instructive Delaware
has yet had during the season.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

WESTERN TRAvEL.-Any of our
friends going to the West, either for
business or pleasure, viii find it to
their advantage to call upon or address
Mr. Jno. @. Hill, at I19 Vine street,
Cincinnati, for any information they
may need in regard to the country or
its railway conveniences Mr.. Hill is
Agent for the Ohio & Mississippi and
Missouri Pacific Railways, and is in
timately acquainted with the country
throughout Central Missouri and Kan
sas. He is besides a trustworthy, ae-
commodating gentleman.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

FALSE REPoRT.-During the present
week report has been in circulation
to the effect that man was assaulted
in front of the American House on
Sunday night last, and robbed of $50.
This report is intended to reflect some
what upon the effectiveness of our
police, and to do them justice, we are
prepared to say, upon the best author
ity, that no such assault occurred as
has been reported. We might give
some particulars about the cause of
this report, but do not deem it neces-
sary.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

PERSONAL. The Kansas City Journal
Of Commerce, of recent date, says
among the pleasant Thanksgiving
items, not the least, was a very excel
lent dinner at the residence of the Rev.
Mr.. BushOng, given to some of his
particular friends. 1t was presided
over with great grace by the Reverend
gentleman's better half, and was al
together a delightful affair"
Rev. J. w. Bushong, to which the
above refers, has many friends and ac-
quaintances in this county who will
be glad to learn of his whereabouts
and personal prosperity. He acquired
his education here, graduating in the
class of $50.
The Toledo Blade has the following :
Mr.. C. w. Everett has been admitted
to the law firm of Haynes 81 Price, and
the firm will hereafter be Haynes,
Price q Everett. The old members of
the firm are well known as lawyers of
ability and experience, and Mr.. Ever
ett is a young gentleman of fine
talents and attainments, recently ad-
mitted to the bar, to whom we wish a
successful career in his chosen profess
sion.
We cordially wish our one-a armed
soldier friend a brilliant success in his
chosen field and profession. Capt.
Everett has the ability to shine in the
law, and we are glad he has concluded
to remain in his native State. Once
more, success to him.
w. w. Gavitt, a young Delawarian,
has located himself at Topeka, Kan
sas, where he is prosperously engaged
in land and insurance agency business.
Mr.. Gavitt formerly lived at Ashley in
this county where he is well and favor
ably known. Any Of our friends who
contemplate making purchases is Kan
sas will find him thoroughly posted on
real estate matters and competent to
give them a great deal of valuable in
formation. He is authorized agent for
the sale of the National land and Kan
sas Pacific Railroad Company's lands
besides a variety of private tracts, and
is also General Western Agent for the
Commonwealth Life Insurance Com
pany of New York. Mr.. Gavitt's Del
aware friends will be glad to hear of
his prosperity, which is well deserved
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

TIE ADvANCE.-This popular relig-
ious weekly viii be found in our club
bing list to-day. Henry Ward Beecher
says he regards it Gas standing fairly
on the highest ground yet reached by
religious journals in America" DR..
Horace Bushnell adds the opinion that
sit is the abIest, best and most out
spoken paper published. It isan un-
.seetarian, wide-awake, aggressive, and
readable Family Journal, having for
special contributors such writer's as
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Senator
Wilson, of Massachusetts, "Grace
Greenwood" 7" Alice Cary, etc. The pa
per is published in Chicago by Gen.
A. B. Nettleton, formerly of this coun-
ty, where he is well known By
special arrangement we are able to
club the AdUaaee with our paper for
S3 80. The regular subscription price
of the AdUanee alone is g so.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

STRANGE COINCIDENCE.-Durin the
great wind storm Of Wednesday NOR
ming, last week, two railway accidents
occurred, one on the c. c. & I. C. road
near Urbana, and the other on the
Cleveland, Columbus & Cincinnati
railway near Shiloh, each caused by
train running into freight car blown
by the wind from a switch to the main
track. In each case the train was
thrown from the track, the engine
turned over in the mud and the en-
gineer found under the engine. No
passengers were injured in either case.
These accidents occurred nearly at the
same time, and were singularly alike
in circumstances.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26


THE Mt. VERNON RAILwAY.-A dis
patch announces that the consolidated
Cleveland and GAINESVILLE, and Pitts
burg, Mt. Vernon and Columbus Rail-
road companies will be known as the
Cleveland, Mt. Vernon and Delaware
Railroad after December 1st. Gen.
Jones, of Mt. Vernon, will be Superin-
tendent, and will have his principal
Office at that place.
The Mt. Vernon Republican states
that the contract for the transfer of
the Akron road, from Hudson to Mil
lersburg, to the new organization, has
been completed. The same paper
further says:
Last week John Lewis, our accom-
plished Engineer, with a corps of as
sistants, left Mt. Vernon for NIillers-
burg to commence the survey and To-
cation of our new road from that place
to Mt. Vernon. 1t will take some
weeks to complete the work. The ques-
ton whether it is to come by Greers-
Vile or by DanVille is to be settled by
actual survey. The latter is said to be
some three or four miles nearer, but
the old road is already graded through
Greersville. But it is a great thing to
know that the work has commenced
| So it seems the road from Millers-
burg to Mt. Vernon is a fixed fact. The
next step is its extension to Delaware
and that is matter to be looked after
at once. 1t should be aseertained defin
itely whether the Pennsylvania Cen
tral will build the extension to Della
ware provided the money alread,
pledged by Delaware shall be raised
Knox county assisting in like proper
ton. We ought to know likewise wha
Knox county will do for the extensiol
and whether the new company vii
proceed, as authorized by law, to pur
chase the unfinished road bed betweel
here and Mt. Vernon. These. and 9th
er matters preliminary to decisive az
ton we hope will be inquired into b
an appointed and authorized delegs
tion of our prominent citizens. Tn
construction of the extension to Dels
ware should not be whit behind tina
of the Mt. Vernon and Millersbur
section.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26
A CARD.
..7vl,atsogver thou doest, do q,ltcE1y.

sswhatsoever thou doest, do quickly.
Ought not we, in consideration of the
liberal donations to our town, of lots
now worth several thousand dollars,
made bv the Father, an original pro-
prietor of the town, visit the Son, bur
dened now with poverty and the weight
of more than four score and four years,
with some substantial token OF our
grateful remembrance of the hberallty
of the Father? The older citizens OF
the town will know at once who IS
meant without the unpleasant necess1-
fv of giving names. 'sIlet us do what
soeveT the Spirit mOveth us" 81
DELAWARE, o., Nov. ., 1869.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

WE call attention to the new adver-
tisement of R. Bell, at the Peoples
Dry Good Store. You will find on the
Ten Per Cent. Tables all classes of
Goods to fill his advertisement in
quantity, quality and prices. The sale
will last It0eHty days only. Look over
the advertisement and if you need
Dry Goods call early, as they are
crowded with customers from morning
till night-buying goods from the Ten
Per Cent. Tables, 25 per cent. less than
the regular prices.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

THANKSGIVING SERvICEs.-The day
was as usual respected by the closing
of business houses, religious services,
and an extensive raid upon turkeydom.
An impromptu religious meeting
was held at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association in the
evening, under the direction Of the
Association. Though but short notice
had been given, the meeting was a
splendid success. The large room was
more than half filed, quite number
of ladies being present. The exer-
cises were of a varied character, con-
sisting of short addresses, prayers, &c.
The singing was under the direction
of Messrs. O'Kane and Donavin, and
was full of life and power. This
meeting we have no doubt will be o
great benefit to the Association.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1869-11-26

OUR excellent neighbor, the Marion
Z5ldependent, gives the business men Of
Marion the wise caution that the rapid
construction of turnpikes in this and
other adjoining counties, reaching out
for the trade of Marion, will not have
a wholesome influence upon the busi-
ness of that place. But it will help
Delaware.