Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-01
STATE NEWS

SUDDEN DEATH OF MEMBER OF THE LEGIs-
1ATURE.-Mr. Richard Short, member Of
the House of Representatives from Pitt.
died at his mothers residence in Nash,
while on his return home from Raleigh on
the 21st of December, at o'clock, 4. III.
of heart disease. He lived but few min
utes after being attacked.
DEATH OF A STUDENT.-Mr. James Pru-
den, a most promising young gentleman
from Hartford, student at the University
of Virginia. died on the oath instant of con-
gestive chills.
FIRE.-Shocco Springs Hotel, in Warren
county, with all the west low Of 'scabins, I"
was consumed on Friday night last by fire.
It is supposed to have been the work Of an
incendiary, as no one occupied the build
ings at the time. The loss of the proprie-
tor, Mr.. Seasons, is about $50, O00
Raleigh Sentinel
The Silver Wave, the new little steamer
that runs between Weldon and Norfolk,
brought up on late trip ninety-four bales
of cotton.
DEAD.-Wm. X. Lane, Esq, an old and
esiimable citizen of Goldsboro', died at his
residence on Sunday night last of dropsy.
Goldsboro' Messenger.
GoLDsBoRo'.-lh he Radicals have nomi.
mated the following ticket for town officers ::
Mayor, J. B. Whitaker Commissioners,
Fl. L. Grant, General J. 3. Cox, and Larry
Nixon, c0lored.
ANOTHER FIRE.--On Christmas morning,
about sun rise, our citizens were again star
tied by the alarm of fire. The fire was found
issuing from the row Of buildings on Mar
ket Square, Immediately in rear Of those
burned last week. BY dint Of great exer-
tions on the part Of tiremen and citizens,
the progress of the flames was arrested but
not until damage was done to the amount
Of probably 1900, to say nothing Of the
loss incurred by the removal Of goods, sc.
A careful investigation Of the source OF the
fire leads to the opinion thai it originated
in the store occupied by jeff G. Fisher,
Esq, from defective fue i'll the second
story.
The property injured embraced three
stores, occupied respectively by NIessrs,
Parker and Fisher, Family Grocers, and
Mr.. Levy, Ready Made CIothier, &c, and
owned by Messrs. ". H. Il +. S. Tucker.
These latter gentlemen, with their usual
admirable business sagacity and foresight,
Co., John G. Williams, Esq, Agent y
From what we know Of their promptness,
energy and enterprise, they will at once
put their property into better and more
substantial condition than ever.
We have not heard what loss was caused
by the removal OF goods, nc. We are
pleased to believe, however, that it is pro-
badly but slight, and that the worthy gen
tlemen, who have been Inconvenience by
the fire, will at once resume business else
where. Raleigh SedHine}.
CHRISTMAS TREES. We are glad to learn
that the pupils Of the N. G. Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind had
merry time on Christmas night. After pan
taking vi an elegant snpper, the pupils aud
anumber OF visitors, - NOled III the Chap
ell, where two Christmas trees had been
prepared. They were full of presents, and,
being brilliantly lighted with wax tapers,
presented beautiful appearance. This
treat was purchased through the Iiberality
of visitors to the last exhibition, and
others, and enabled these unfortunate
ones, who were deprived of the pleasure of
going home to spend pleasant Christmas,
to realize the full enjoyment of the happy
season here.
The scholars OF the Sunday School at
tached to Christ Church, Episcopal, in
this city, were also gladdened with a superb
Christmas tree, the boughj of which were
richly laden with presents-feasting their
eyes, filling their pockets and making their
little hearts glad and merry.
And yet again We learn that a handsome
Christmas tree was erected in the Female
Department OF the Lunatic Asylum, for
the qualification of the unfortunates OF that
noble Institution, These things ere we'll
and cannot be too highly commended
Raleigh Sentinel.