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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
Earthauake Predictions,

It will be remembered that some months
ago, III. Falb, German in Peru, created
quite a sensation by his predictions OF
earthquakes in that country. A recent
letter says:
"After intense alarm caused by the
representations of NJ. Falb, our people
are now settling down to a sense of secu-
rity, and are becoming convinced OF the
groundlessnessness of their previous fears
The random and baseless predictions of
the amateur German savant have, how
ever, been productive Of much mis-
chief, aside from the state of terror
in which he has been the means of keep
ing the whole of Peru for months past !;
he has also caused an extraordinary eX-
penditure of money, incurred by the re-
moval of countless families and their pos
sessions from tho cities and seaports to the
open country and the interior, for securi-
ty from the expected but imaginary earth
quakes and tidal waves of the clerical as
tronomer. 1t may be considered singu-
lar circumstance that upon the dates of
Falb's predicted earthquakes, the whole of
Peru enjoyed singular immunity from
those visitations, although for the past
twelve months somo part or other of the
country has been frequently subjected to
them at short intervals, and with more or
less force"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
Gold and Silver Again.

Some connection has been created in
Washington City over we'll authenticated
report that Secretary boutwell, is ma
turing O scheme for the return to specie
payments 10y the first of January next.
The precise mode which he will adopt to
bring about that result is not clear. No
person appears to know whether it will be
by retiring three per cents or some other
way.
\ Washington City correspondent of
the New York World says that the fact
being apparent that the Supreme Court
will, before many months, decide that the
legal tender act is unconstitutional, the
Government is anxious to anticipate the
results by securing the return to specie
payment before the decision is given to
the public.
It is already known that Hon. E. G.
Spaulding, of Buffalo, who is the reputed
author of the legal tender act, has already
publicly declared that the Legal Tender
act was only intended to apply during the
war, enacted to aid the Government in an
emergency, and that it is clearly uncon-
shtutional in time of peace. In short,
that the only power which Congress had
to pass such law was under the assumed
war powers of the Constitution. This
opinion, coming from the Trainer of that
law must, of necessity, have its effect upon
the Supreme Court, if, in fact, it does not
foreshadoW the decision OF that court.
This adds to the interest which is taken
in the reported movements of Secretary
boutwell,.
1t is privately given ont by those who
have an insight to matters in the Treasury
Department, that the Secretary of the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
Immigration.

Elsewhere Mr.. HENRY MUTT, the Cen
eral Agent of the North Carolina lmmi-
Grafton Association, announces his readl-
ness to supply labor at short notice. we
commend the dispatch with which MIR.
MUTT labored to make this announcement
SO early after his appointment. 1t means
business, and it argues we'll for the sue
cess of the enterprise which he has IN
charge.
We hope our agriculturalists will think
over this matter seriously and come to the
Fair prepared to give in their orders. we
trust this is the beginning of permanent
and successful system of immigration, for
upon its ultimate success depends IN a
great measure the prosperity OF our Sec
ton and State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

Treasury is determined to anticipate this
decision, and thus obviate any adverse re
lsults to the business interests OF the coun
TRY which might result from such q decl5'
lion. 1t is likewise stated that Mr.. Bout
well believes that the time is near at nand,
when specie payments can be resumed
without any serious embarrassment to the
country. Tho reasons given for his belief
in this respect, are that the banks OF your
city have now larger surplus of gold than
at any other time for some years, and that
this surplus is likely to be double the
present sum by the first of January. Gold
| is now drug on their hands, which by a
return to specie payments, can be used as
currency, and in the regular and legitimate
dealings Of the country, instead Of for
speculative purposes. Again. the large
cotton crop will increase our exports be-
yond the figures which they have reached
since the commencement of the war, and
thus turn the balance of trade in our favor,
not only stopping the export OF gold, but
causing shipment of the precious metals
to this country from abroad.
The destruction produced by the war in
the South left that section in destitute
condition, but last years crop of cotton
was sufficient to get the Southern people
out of debt, which, with their rigid system
of economy, finds them in position that
the present crop is nearly all profits. The
receipts from this years crop will add so
much direct wealth to the country. mas
much as the greater portion of this years
crop will be absorbed abroad, it will in
return bring to this country an amount of
gold in excess of anything which has taken
place since 1859 or 1860. This adds
to the feasibility of the scheme which, it
is said, Mr.. Boutwell, contemplates de-
claring in favor of specie payments. He
has on hand in the Treasury Department
about one hundred millions of dollars in
gold, now, in addition to that which is
held by the banks and will be brought to
this country in return for cotton.
One thing is certain-the opinion is
quite prevalent here that the return to
specie payments by New Years Day is in
every particular feasible. The current
gossip at the same time is that the Sec
rotary of the Treasury intends to take ad
vantage of the circumstances and give the
country the benefit of specie circulation.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

are beginning in earnest to prepare for
tho entertainment of the vast crowds
which will be in attendance. A Commit
tee from the Chamber of Commerce will
cooperate with Committee upon the
part Of the Executive Committee to see
who will entertain and how many can be
accommodated. Every exertion will be
made to make all visitors comfortable. Let
none hesitate to come from q fear of a
want of accommodations. Wilmington
will provo equal to the occasion.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

Ok dit. that there is plan on 1901 10
cnlcavor TO induce the Central Georgia
Railroad to unto with the Savannah and
Charleston Railroad in short line OF
sixtv-six miles, from "MilleD," on the
Central, to "Unicn Crossing" on the oa-
vannah Road, with the view of creating
diversion of the Southwestern passenger
travel, now going North by upper lines, to
this great seaboard route. The distances
are as follows: From Macon, Georgia,
via Millen, Union Crossing, Charleston,
Florence and Wilmington, to Weldon is
G08 miles, while from Macon. via Augusta,
Columbia and Charlotte, to Weldon, Is
758 miles-the new line having an advan-
tage of $50 miles or eight hours IN time.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

It's stock, tho right to elect the three Dircc-
toIs usually appointed by the State fel! to
the purchasers of the stock.
The original charter was here read by
the Secretary, where it is given to the
proprietors Of the stock the right to elect
ten Directors.
The matter being thus settled, the cleo
ton for ten Directors was ordered.
Dr.. DeRosset moved that the next an
nual meeting be held in the city of Will
mington on the first Wednesday after the
second Monday in November next. Car
ried.
DIR. DeRosset here urged that every ia
cility should be afforded to the construc-
ton of surface railroads branching off
from this Company and thought that the
Stockholders ought to take some initiatory
steps towards this end therefore he Of
fered the following resolution which was
adopted
ReSOlUed That the President and Directors be
Instructed to confer with such persons as are IN
tereeted in the construction Of any of the pro-
posed branches in connection with the Road OF
this Company, and to encourage subscriptions in
money, labor, materials, or land for such branch
es and that they shall pledge the Company to
furnish necessary rolling stock for any branch
road Wheneveca sufficient amount Of the work
may be completed.
The vote for Directors being counted it
was reported as follows. The ten gentle
men receiving the highest number of votes
are, Of course, elected. There were 1924
votes cast-5,107 being necessary to o
choice :
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

| SERIOUS Academia WOMAN AND AN IN
FAINT ALMOST BURNED To DEATn.-An acct.
dent occurred on Myrtle Grove Sound
near this city Monday morning which came
very near causing the death Of a mother
and infant While Mrs Catharine Brooks,
the wife of Mr.. Saml Brooks of this city,
! was preparing to start from the residence
| of Mrs. Williams, her mother, for Will
mington about S O'Clock, she was attacked
by fit of epilepsy, to which she is sub
ject, aud with an infant about eighteen
months old in her arms, fell into the fire.
Mrs. Williams was in the yard at the time
and, hearing the screams of the infant, ran
into the house and pulled her daughter
and child out of the fire, but not until both
had sustained serious injury. Mrs. Brooks
face was terribly burned, SO much so, in
fact, that both eyes were closed SO that she
could not see in the least, the whole side
of her face parched and her mouth so bad
~ burned as to prevent her closing it. The
infant sustained but slight damage. The
patients were both brought to the city and
placed under the care of DR.. ". E. Free
man. Mrs. Brooks injuries are regarded
very serious, though there is slight posi-
bility of her recovery. Her sufferings are
intense, and death would seem but the
messenger Of relief.
Proceedings of the Thirty-Fourth Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders of the VIII
mtngton and Weldon Railroad.
The stockholders met in the Court House
in this city yesterday morning at 10
o'clock.
On motion Of Hon. r. r. Bridges, Pres
ident of the Company, the meeting was
called to order by the appointment of Mr..
S. D. Wallace as Chairman.
Mr.. J. W. Thompson and Major J. A.
Engelhard were chosen Secretaries.
The Secretaries. together with 2. Muir
ply, Esq, were appointed a committee to
ascertain the amount of stock represented.
After due labor the committee reported
the following representation of shares
In Person. ,131 Shares.
By Proxy. 1905 I"
Total. ......... ..............9,4 3i3 Shares.
A majority of the capital stock being
thus represented, the meeting was declared
regularly organized, and prepared to pro-
coed to business.
On motion of p. Murphy, Esq, the
reading Of the reports of the President
and Directors and other officers was dis
pensed with.
Mir. c. Fl. Brogden moved the appoint
ment Of 4 committee Of three to whom
shall be referred the reports OF the officers.
Carried and DR.. A. J. DeRosset, III. Croo-
ly, ESQ, and Governor TT. T. Clark ap-
pointed as this committee
On motion Of DR.. A. J. DcHossct, a
recess was taken until ,, p. III.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

A RAILWAY TO THE SOUND AND ALONG
THE COAST. Information has reached our
ears that several enterprising gentlemen
OF this CITY and vicinity have in contem-
plation the construction of railroad from
this city to Wrightsville, continuing out to
New River. A bill will be presented to
the next Legislature for passage, and if a
charter is obtained, as it in all probabili-
~ will be, the enterprise will then receive
definite assurance of SUCCESS. We have
long needed railway to our adjacent
sounds and along the coast. The Whining
ton and Seaside Railway Company have
been too slow in executing move in this
quarter, and the new plan promises to Sc
cure to us that which we SO greatly de-
sire.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
The New York Election.

The New York election is moro impOr
of that State anu the entire Union than
any which has been held since the war. It
is not to be judged of merely by the arith-
metical result NELSON'S majority of
twenty thousand and upwards over his
Radical competitor, General SIGEL, or the
simple fact that both branches of the Leg
islature are Democratic but meagerly ex-
press the extent and influence Of the
result For the first time in seventeen
years the Democrats will be in full posses
sion of the Empire State. In the great
political revolution of 1852, in which the
old Wing party received its final and over
whelming defeat, the Democrats secured
the control of that State. Twice since
they have secured the Governorship-
SEYMOUR in 1862 and HOFFMAN in 1868.
But either one or both Houses of the AS
sembly were against them.
During these seventeen years Of Assem-
dancy in the control of the State govern
ment, especially during the bitter and
proscriptive years of the war, the Radical
party has devoted much of its legislation
to cripple and weaken the Democratic par
ty, The most odious and unjust registry
laws and abrogations of local governments,
intended to reduce Democratic majorities
in the certain portions of the State have
characterized the reign Of the Radical
party, and have been so far successful as to
prevent political revolu ton which has
been eliminating for several years.
The sweeping Democratic majority of
last week enables that party to repeal
those oppressive statutes which have been
passed under the Radical regime. The
excise law, the registry law, the Metropoli
tan Police system, and the various Corpo-
ration and Immigration Boards will, of
course, be repealed. All were passed to
create offices for party favorites, over
Democratic constituencies. The control
of local affairs will be given back to the
taxpayers local self-governments will be
restored to the large cities. In a word,
there will be general upturning and re-
construction of the State and local govern
ments.
A wise and constitutional use Of the
power which this election has given to the
New York Democracy will not only secure
its long continued ascendancy in that
State, but will exert an influence upon the
party throughout the United States, and
furnish the solid foundation for the future
success of the National Democratic party.
A model Of good government in that great
State would be in such contrast with our
General and State governments that its in
fuence would rapidly extend to other
States. A taxridden and oppressed peo-
pie would throw off the yoke Of party
tyranny, and unite with the people of New
York i'll restoring to the country the safe
guards Of the Constitution. Let the New
York Democracy rise to the height of their
present opportunity and realize the para
mount duties which their victory imposes
upon them, and we look for a revolution
throughout the United States as unparal.
leled in the politics of the country as it
will be beneficial to its true welfare.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
HE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
WILMINGTON, n. G..
EnIDAY, NovEmBER IL, 1869.
Formulation.

From carefully prepared table in the
Charleston Ne.cS of the official census tor
nine counties of South Carolina we see
that the white population OF those coun,
ties has increased just tcoenty-t'00, ana
there has been a decrease of one thousand
nine hundred and forty blacks. Ihls IN
clndes the four years of war when the NOR
taIitv among the whites was very large
Doubtless up to the close OF the war there
had been considerable increase OF the
colorcd population, and the decrease since
its close is much greater than these hg-
,1rrg indicate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY.-His Hon
or G. ". Brooks, U. S. District Judge, on
the Sd instant, at Wilmington, n. c., dis
charged the following bankrupts, whose
cases were referred to w. A. Guthrie,
Register for Sd District, n. c..
Cumberland County, David Anderson, Hector
Mcneil. Wright Huske. Jesse l.. Bryan, Isaac
Houingsworth.
Robson John P. Smith, Daniel MCNEIL,
Henry 3. Howell, James 4. Boiler, Eli It. Regain,
Vim. J. Brown, Angus D. Brown. John r. Garter,
James s. Mcqueen, Robert M. Fields, Peter P.
Smith, (tirm of Fields & Smith) VIM. Patterson,
Archibald D. MCNEIL, Daniel III. McCoImie, Sol
D. MCCALL.
Montgomery. -Daughson 2. Allen, Jesse NJ.
Mulinnix.
Anson-Charles E. Smith, Edmund 4. Sturdi-
want, Oliver P. Bennett, John O. Smith, Albert
Myers.
Stanly.-George J. Swaringer, Edmund B..
Nash, Robert NJ. Wall, Davidson 4. Underwood,
john III. Harris, John W. Smith.
Harnett.-N. Henry Pope, John Brantley.
Brunewick.-Jsmes Il. Pritchett
Sampson.-LOrenzo Z. Damerson.
Richmond-Wiliam A. Mckay. George Stan
ton, Margaret Farley, Daniel W. Middleton.
Archibald 3. McNeii, Daniel O. Stewart, John O..
McLaurin, Richmond T, Long.
Raj. Standard
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
Cape Fear Agricultural Association Fs

The appropriation by our city authori-
ties of Five Thousand Dollars in the Bonds
OF the city for the benefit of the Cape Fear
Agricultural Association is o substantial
evidence OF the interest felt in the success
of the Association by our citizens. This,
in connection with the very liberal aid ex-
tended by portion OF our business men.
has enabled the Executive Committee to
prepare the Grounds for Fair next week.
A debt has been contracted, and we hope
those of our citizens who have not yet
been called upon, will, when they are, ma
terially aid in liquidating this in
debtedness. We cannot believe that any
will hold back where all are equally inter.
ested and will be equally benefited.
We are glad to know that our people
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

DR.. l.. r. Waring died in Richmond on
Friday. The Wig says His practice
was very large, and such was his kindness
and attention to the poorer classes that the
intelligence of his illness caused almost
panic among them. We learn that whoh
it became known that he was dead, there
were such manifestations Of distress as are
rarely witnessed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

On motion of Maj. J. A Engelhard the
subject of free travel was referred to the
Board of Directors.
Messrs. J. W. Thompson, W. L. Smith
and Don MacRae, were appointed at COM
mittee to verify proxies Of the next annu-
oil meeting.
The salaries of the President and Treas
urer were, on motion of Maj. Engelhard,
made the same as last year.
Mr.. George Harrison moved that the
same Auditing Committee as last year
Messrs. 2. Murphy, G.. ". Collier and
Zeno H. Greene be reappointed.
Dir. DeRosset moved to lay this motion
on the table Lost and original motion
carried.
On motion of Mr.. NJ. Cronly the Super
intendent of the Company and the Secre-
taries Of the meeting were appointed q
committee to prepare the proceedings for
publication.
Thanks were returned to the Chairman
and Secretary, and the meeting then adj
i0urned sine die.
TlOjIu Z01JY.30I 11iE
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
North Carolina Railroad.
President Smith has issued the follow
no order To Agents of his road

OFFICE N. c. RAIL Road COMPANY
Company Shops, Nov. I'd, 1869.
NOTICE TO AGENTS.
Sell to pereons atter ding the Cape Fear Agri-
cultural Association, opening in Wilmington on
the 10th November, return tickets to Goldsboro'
for one First GLASS Fare. All articles intended
for actual exhibition will be shipped to Goldsboro'
free of charge also returned to original point Of
shipment free of charge, on presentation of GER
tificate to our Agent at Goldsboro', from the
Sec etary of the Association. stating that such
articles were received for exhibition, and have
not changed owners. Agents will be on the
alert to detect fraud.
W. A. SMITH, President.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

Ex-President johnson Gives l. Banquet
NASHVILLE, Nov 5.-Ex-Pgesident John
son gave banquet to the members of the
Legislature, at the Stacy House, tonight.
Governor Senter, Senator Fowler and IL
number of other distinguished citizens
were present. It was one of the most
agreeable entertainments ever given in
Nashville, and everything passed off pleas
antly. The johnson and anti-Johnson
men mingled harmoniously
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12


Exit Blondes-Erunettr the Fashionable
Rage.
It is intimated that the blondes are not
to have it all their own way this winter. as
they have had for several years past. The
brnnettes, instead Of dying their hair
}ingy yellow, and daubling their skins I'M
til their complexion looked like raw starch,
have wisely determined 10 stick to their
own brilliant and natural attractions, and
fight it out upon that line. They have
discovered that their utmost efforts only
succeeded in producing q hideous sort of
general resemblances to the blondes, who
were thus left masters Of the field, superior
to competition of rivalry.
This supremacy received a great blow,
however, a few weeks ago, at grand we'd
ding which was considered as inaugurating
the fashionable season. The beautiful
bride. though not strictly o brunette, was
not at all blonde, but the four brides
maids, all exceedingly lovely, were all de-
cided brunettes, and wore in their dark
tresses only the scarlet flowers of the
sweet scented geranium. Their dresses
We're triumphs of art and taste. They
consisted of white tulle, 60ui2Onne, trim
med with white satin panniers. TIE bou
Quets of scarlet flowers were placed on the
left side of the bodice.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-08-11

POLITE FIBs-An exchange puts the
best face it is possible on the white lies of
our social intercourse, and yet fails to
make a case to satisfy a sensitive conscience
in many instances, we suspect
Without some such c%ivility, society could
not exist. These phrases deceive nobody.
No one expects me to black another mans
boots because [ sign myself his obcdient
servant. No one cares to fathom the depth
of my regrets when | happen to be en-
gagged elsewhere. In eases where the re-
greet is most sincere, the value of the ex-
preston is not enhanced. When the re-
gret does not exist at all. a substitution
Of the real feeling would be simply rudeness.
Two opponents ending their letters YoUrs
with the consideration you deserve and
" Yours with conventional courtesy" are
not the most edifying sight, either in public
or private. Yet if we once abandon our
safeguards, we shall hardly stop short of
this. What should be said to this as a
specimen of the impolite letter writer D?
. Sir, your impertinence in asking me to
dinner, although you knew | should be
certain to decline, has fortunately failed
in its object. | am sir yours contempt
ously, John Smith" Or if an invitation
is wanted, take this " Sir, | owe YOU a
dinner. in return for the very bad one you
gave me the other day. But as always
pay my debts in good money, | will show
you that my cook is not a poisoner if you
will come and dine on the til instant.
There will be some other people. Yours
indifferently, John Brown"