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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-07-09
The confedsracy a De Faeto government.

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Judge Thearl, of the Fourth district
Court, Louisiana, has recently rendered a
decision in which he still adheres to the
opinion enunciated by him in 1865, that
the ConfedeTacy was de fdcto government
The particulars may be briefly stated In
January, 1868, in the parish of De Solo,
Louisiana, the administrators of the suc-
cession of Hamilton Sloan sold to J. J.
Green forty-three bales of cotton on pri-
vate sale. This cotton was subsequently
purchased by John A. Stevenson, for &C.
count of the Louisiana State Bank, and in
July 1865, the sale was approved by Ma
jor General Heron, who ordered the de-
livery of the cotton to Stevenson. The adj
ministrators in this suit allege that Ste
venson has no legal right to said cotton,
because the sale to Green was without any
judicial authority, and because the price
was paid in Confederate money, and they
pray that the cotton, or value thereof, be
returned to them. The Judge decides that
this suit is untenable, for the following
reasons
I. Administrators cannot take advantage of
their own wrongs. They cannot allege their own
turpitude. A subsequent administrator might
complain of the wrongful acts Of his predecessor,
but not the guilty party himself.
e The sale ia otherwise valid, because it was
made under s de fGcto government.
3. The Confederate notes given in payment
were the only currency at the time, recognized
by the de fdcto government and by the people,
The plaintiffs, besides, in failing to return the
Identical notes, show that they have been bene-
fitted to that extent.
4. The delivery of the cotton took place by viz
tue of an order from Major General Heron, the
military commander, acting in the name of the
government. That order is a full aud complete
ratification Of the sale.
And for these reasons plaintiffs claim is re-
ected, with costs.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-07-09

MORE ABOUT THE RECENT ACCIDENT
CONDITION OF THE STEAMERS BOILER ANE
SMALL BoAT.-From the evidence before
the Coroner's jury over the body of Henry
Chilean, who met his death from the re,
cent accident on the steam tug Brandt, We
make the following extracts for the infor-
nation of our readers. The jury, it will
be recollected, investigated the causes OF
the accident as we'll as the manner of DEATH
Their verdict has already been published
Mr.. E. E. Hewes. local steamboat in.
spector, being sworn, testified as follows
II examined and tested the boiler of the
steamer Brandt on the Odd of June, 1860,
and found it in good condition, as far as
could be ascertained without boring or the
use of hammer. I adjusted the safety
valves and allowed them 70 pounds OF
steam to tie square inch. Since the acct
dent I find that was mistaken about the
chimney had been tested by hydrostatic
pressure t O 30 pounds. I do not think
that any blame can be attached to the
owners, captain or engineer for the defect
Of the chimney. Had known the condi-
ton of the chimney / would not have
allowed the steamer to run"
Mr.. Geo. G. Curtis, an engineer OF 30
years experience, testified regarding the
boiler and the explosion as follows ST
have examined the piece of iron broken
off by the explosion of tho steam chimney,
and found it to be about ! of an inch
thick. [ think that it was originally about
of an inch thick and had corroded from
the effects Of the steam and water. AS an
expert, think, for boats of that class and
pressure, the iron CT the steam chamber
should be of an inch thick, asd when it
is worn below 3-16 of an inch it is unsafe
to use"
Mr.. Henry Burkhimer gave tho follow
ing testimony regarding the small boat on
board the Brandt, which filed when
launched for the rescue Of those struggling
in the water "After the accident the
yawl boat was found to be in bad order.
The steamer carried but ona boat. This
boat, while being launched, was in leaky
condition. You could see the light through
the seams
From these plain statements of facts our
readers can deduce their own conclusions
We forbear comment, as we have done
from the first. fearing that injustice might
possibly be done some party. The facts
are their own best comment and fully rep
resent themselves.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-07-09

REGISTRARS AND JUDGES OF ELECTION =
The County Commissioners at their session
yesterday made the following appointments
OF Registrars and Judges Of election for
the several townships i'll this county on the
occasion of the election for township Off
GERS the first Thursday i'll August. AL be
low are Judges, and the first named of these
Judges in each township is Justice of the
Peace who will act as Registrar, the reg
istration to take place at the polls on the
day of election
WILMINGTON.
First Ward.-H. W. Penny, Robert Sweat (col-
ored), s. K. Currie.
Second Ward. Jos. Fry, Thos & Smith, Jas
Third Ward.--G Geo. Il. French, Joseph @. Hill
(colored), Geo. OhadbOurn.
Fourth Ward-E. Ii. McQuigg, VIM. McLau-
rim (colored). Fl. 3. Eiers.
Federal Point To,onship.-Sol. Roave8, VIM
McNeill (colored), Samuel ID. Mott-voting place
Mdso' H1ro' Io,onship. Sterling SalIings, VIM
Farrow samuel Carver (coioredl voting place
Greek.
HurneH T0'onsEtip. Daniel c. Davis, ". W.
Humphrey. Martin Loftin tcolorad) voting place
TT ". W. Humphreys.
lupe Fear Iownstip.-H f. scott, j. W. st.
George, samuel Nixon (cOiOreIl--voting place at
Thos. Williams
Grant Ioarnsbip-Ez ,k1l Chadwick W. P
Pope, JEFF Sidbn'y tcoiorod}-voting place at
Ezekiel Chadwick's.
Holden Ship-Jas. +. Hines, r. N. Blood.
worth Jonathan Johnson (col0redl -voting place
at Rocky Point depot
Ltneolc Township ". j. Bivins, Miles Arm
strong. (cooredD, Z. H. Bel-voting place a.
Ellington.
C0stne2 Township -iudraw ). Mott Rohard
Lewis (colored} tta,,Tge Corbett -voting place at
Cooley Mills
fon1nbia Ioo,sstir Wilson T. Morton Color
ed), Chas. NJ. Galloway, Seymour Wagstaff -vot-
ing place at Sas. Eakins'
ffdnh'ta 10ennsaip-Wm. Robinson, Diamus
Big Oak
Union I6onshtp-H. F. Murphy, Marion Tate
(eoiored) John W. Wells-voting place at South
Washington depot.
Holly 7o,onshl p-Christophe Rowe, Peter
Carr ,coiored), John Rowe-voting place at Ban.
nerman's Mill at Shaking Greek.
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Sparkling Catawbn Springs.

A letter from Col. Wyatt, the proprietor
of the Sparkling Catawba Springs, in
forms us that few cabins are yet unen-
gagged. Quite number Of the best rooms
in the principal Hotel can be had upon
application. The accommodations at the
Catawba are ample for three hundred
guests. Those who have already engaged
rooms for the season are sufficient to es-
tablish the TACT that Col. WAITS company
will be select and pleasant one. We are
glad to know that there is a growing dis
position upon the part OF our people to
patrcnize their own watering places.
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ulators, much less of doubtful honesty, We
must expect to see its credit sink in the
mo,.sy markets. We are satisfied that our
prospects for financial reonperation were
sacrificed more from we'll grounded sus
picion of the men who have figured as
agents, directly and indirectly, of the
State, on Wall Street. than from any doubt
Of the ability or the desire of the people of
North Carolina to pay their just debts.
Where will all this end. How long is it
to continue Quarter after quarter passes
by. and seemingly no effort to pay the in
terest upon our debt is made. Hundreds
of thousands of dollars of matured and un-
paid interest become millions, and yet there
is no retrenchment in our expenditures.
Basking In the shade of an assured salary,
President Pool, in charge of the Universe
ty without students, without duties. is able
to resign a lucrative Federal Office obtain
ed at so much cost. Presidents with moro
bonds than miles of road, with Directors
limited only by the Radical supply on
hand, and with foil quota of other Off
cials, are preparing to convert their bonds
into money at any sacrifice. Our Execu-
tive, Judicial and Legislative officers have
been increased in numbers and in pay.
Our school system will soon become cost
ly burden. On every side expenses are be-
ing incurred, and nothing done to meet
them. Does this all result from stupid
folly and extravaganza, or does it follow
from corruption and fraud ? Can there be
no investigation into these matters, Or
must the tax payers endure this state of
affairs to the bitter end ?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-07-09
FRIDAY, JULY o, 1859
Demorest's Young America"

Young America is one of the most popu-
lar of juvenile publications there is
freshness to it that we find in no other. and
a variety that satisfies even the desire OF
children for novelty. Half the good things
TO be found in other children's periodicals
have been derived from this. which seems
inexhaustible in its suggestions. One Oh
it's very best features is the interest It eA-
cites in children, by allowing them 10 ap-
pear as correspondents in its columns 1t
is we'll worth the small sum asked for it,
81 so per annum. with premium. Pub
lisbed at S3S Broadway, N. Y.
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Nor YET RECOVERED. -Notwithstandin
the vigorous efforts that have been
made since the sad accident of Monday af
ternoon last, the body of MIR. Wm. b..
Meares has not yet been recovered. The
Steam Fire Engine Company are using
every effort towards the reoayery of all that
remains of one who was ranked among the
most efficient and beloved members ef the
organization.
Yesterday the revenue cutter Moccasin,
which was most kindly rendered by its
courteous commander, Capt. Usher. visit
ed the scene Of the accident and discharg-
ed twelve guns twenty four pounder) in the
hope of effecting the recovery of the body
by causing it to rise to the surface of the
river. But the effort was wholly without
success, as has thus far proved the exer-
tions of those engaged night and day in
the task Strong hopes are entertained,
however, of the much wished for recovery
before this day closes.
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that they, at least, were succeeding glori-
ously in making secession "odorous.
A 49, # Raj Se0tine7

81 & w. - hal. sentinel
A SIGHT it was indeed, to behold. on
yesterday. in Tucker Hall, northern ne
gro reading the North Carolina (Mecklen-
burg) Declaration of Independence. But,
to do the man justice, it must be said, he
beat Josh Andrews all hollow. Josh read
very badly indeed-just like he had his
mouth full of mush, and so very indistinct
it was that he could not be heard few
feet from the stage.-Ral Sentinel.
SUPREME CoURT. The Court met at the
usual hour Justice Settle absent.
The following cases were argued
Martin VS.. Mcmillan, from Allegheny
county. Gov. Bragg for plaintiff r. II.
Busbee for defendant.
State VS.. Jarvis. from Burke county
Attorney General for State. Furches for
defendant.
State VS.. Horton, from Watauga county,
Attorney General for State. No counsel for
defendant.
State VS.. Wiseman, from Mcdowell
| county. Attorney General for State. No
counsel for Defendant Sentinel
The CRops.-From all sections of thi
and adjacent counties, the cheering intelli-
gence comes to us that the crops are IN fine
condition, and that if Providence continues
to smile upon the people, as it has done
during the past month, heavy yield may
be expected. Yesterday two gentlemen
from different parts of the county were in
our Office, who informed us that the crops
were never better. and one stated that the
prospect in his (the Eastern section) was
better than it had been for ten years -
This latter gentleman also informs us that
he had lately received intelligence from
Hyde county, and that the prospect was
equally as good there as in his own SETON.
Newbern JOur. Of Com.
THE RADICAL NOMINEE. I've learn from
a private source, that the Radical Convcn-
ton, which met in Louisburg yesterday,
succeeded in nominating P. B. Hawkins,
ESD, who has gone over, ''horse foot and
Dragons, to the RAIDS, as candidate for
the vacant Senatorship. Some Of the
Wake delegates are reported to have got
ten into pretty warm water with their
Radical brethren of Franklin, as it is eaid
that one, at least, availed himself of the
length and speed OF his shanks to bring
that were brought to bear on him at once.
ftal. Sentinel.
ACCIDENT. As the A. II II. G. r. r. cars
wero coming i'll yesterday morning, a negro
boy, aged about IS years, in attempting to
jump on them, accidentally fell. and his
foot was caught between the wheels and
cut off (TOldShOro' UeSsen0er
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OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

'Fex Ola Tobaec0--The Alabama CorrespoIl-
dence-PresiGent Grant and Southern
Political AGaiEs-FcunsyIvani Politics
-General HanCocIE-The south "a nd Fed
eral Taxes-F Orney and his Lard Agency
Port CIosed-FGx-PresiIont johnson
Honey Order Offices DC
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KILLED BY L1GErNING.-We are panied
to learn that young lad named Leonidas
Beattie Lamb, aged 13 years and 8 months,
son Of G. W. Lamb, Esq, was struck by
lightning and instantly killed while hunt
ing on the beach at Myrtle Grove Sound
Saturday afternoon last. He had crossed
over to the "banks' with little negro
about the same age, both having guns,
for the purpose of hunting marsh hens
When the stroke of lightning came, Young
Lamb was instantly killed, his clothes
scorched partially off and his body badly
burned. The lightning after shivering
the stock of the gun and causing the dis.
charge of the piece entered the ground. -
The little negro was SO terribly stunned as
to be deprived of consciousness or speech
for some time. When he became able to
move, lie endeavored to cross the Sound
in the boat to where MI. Lamb, the father,
awaited their return. He was too weak to
reach the shore, but was able to call and
inform Mr. Lamb of his sous death, hear
ing which, The gricf-btricken father crossed
over, recovered the body, which had been
reached by the tide. He conveyed the little
negro home. This boy at last accounts
was quite i'll from the shock.
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ACCIDENT. As the A. u n. G. r. r. cars
wero coming in yesterday morning. a negro
boy, aged about Is years, in attempting to
jump on them, accidentally fell, and his
foot was caught between the wheels and
cut off.--Goldsboro Messenger.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06
e .scs .'.1',1 ! Our. iOlio.
THE BREAD-FRUIT TREE.

II ~ y .Al
Did you ever hear Of tree bearing
fglge and towels and cloth and tinder and
bread ? There is just such wonder. 1t
is found on 1.-THE Pacific Islands, and is
. called the. Bread fruit tree. s4N
1t is about forty-feet in height, or as
high as'ani ordinary three-story dwelling
house; its trunk grows to be nearly one
foot in diameter or thickness, and the
branches come out straight from the tree,
like dozens Of out-stretched arms, long at
first, but getting shorter and shorter as
they near the top. These are furnished
with beautiful dark green leaves, nearly
two feet long, and deeply gashed at the
edges; while half hidden among them is
the fruit, growing like apples on shor,
stems, but larger, and with thick, tough,
yellow rind. g,s-rq ,.,-.t..s.5
This fruit is very like bread, or, as
some describe it, like penny-rolls; and as
it is in season during eight months Of
the year, the natives during that time
have no other kind of bread. They gath
er it while il Is green, as soon as it attains
it's full size, and bake it, just as it is, in
an oven. Scraping off its outer blackened
" h0Sts ahS3 SOihiC w tho lOui, NulCu udE III
hard seed nor stone inside, but is very
s'like pure, white wheaton bread. The
only trouble is, they must eat it soon after
she bakingS because in alfew hours il
grows harsh and ehoky and loses its pleas
ant taste. But just think how pleasant
It must be to be able, during eight months
Of the year, to gather ones loaves from
the tree all ready for baking g1
e As for the glue, that is kind of sticky
fluid which ,oozes from the trunk, and j.
found very useful for many purposes; the
leaves make excellent towels for the few
natives who care to wash their hands anc
faces; and from the inner bark kind o
coarse cloths made which makes capita
everyday garments. Besides this, tn,
dried blossoms are used for tinder in light
ing fires, and the, wood of the tree is il
great demand for building huts and boat
and rough bridges. So you see no par
of the breadfruit tree grows in vain
Perhaps this could be said, in some sense
Of every kind Of tree--though really Their
afelnot many THAT accomplish as mucl
10 'n''' .OsS HDFrg
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06

8 PBzzLEs FOR THE CURIous.- travel
Ter left Philadelphia. on Saturday at noon
and kept pace with the sun westward, re-
sturning to Philadelphia the next day at
noon. Now suppose our division Of time
sinto weeks to be used all round the earth
and our traveller to inquire the day Of the
week every ten minutes. Where would
he first be told "It Is Sunday ?" And as
he leaves at noon and keeps pace with the
sun. VI was ln6obT with him all the time,
and he saw, neither morning nor evening
and yet Saturday changed to Sunday.
Will some one send aSsolution.g
The distance from A to B is SO miles,
Supposega traveller leaves b at g O'clock
IN the morning for A, travelling 5 miles
Epersheur and at T. o'clock another trav-
eller leaves A for sB, travelling miles
Rerhour. Where will they meetf s..sl
If I divide the years of my age by 8,
fAeni5 viii remainl; if divide them by S,
then A will remain but if 1 divide them
by 6. then ll'remain. What NAV be
the number 9fyears Of myJage?,
- What Is that which the rich man wants,
the poor man has, the niser spends, and
fhe spsndthrift saves? Ans. Nothing
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06
Miold1eto,ca, Del. March n, 1868.
BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE

BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE.
TNHlS Institution, the only Female College in
Mary lind, was incorporated in ls49, and
literally endowed by the State in 1860 1t af-
fords Boardcrs and Day Pupils every advantage
to acquire thorough and accomplished educa-
ton. 1t has good Library, Chemical and Phil
osophical apparatus, and valuable Cabinets of
Minerals, Gems, Coins and Medals. Besides pu-
pills from the different counties in Maryland, it
has an extensive patronage from the Middle,
Southern and Western States.
Session opens September 9th.
FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION.
N. C. BROOKS, LII. D Prof. Ancient Langua-
ges fa- -
7. LUCY, A. NJ. Professor of Mathematics. &c,
Mons. LOUIS GANBIN, A. NJ. Prof of French.
Mr.. LEWIS LAUER, Prof. of German.
Mr.. G. A. GNOSSPELINS, Prof of Music.
Mr.. VAN REUTI, Prof. of Painting.
Miss NJ. S. COYINGT0N, Mathematics & His
tory. EF-Tr
Miss NJ. B. MOON Belles-Letters and Physiol-
ogy. Late Principal of Female Institute, Sumter,
S. G. l
Miss IMOGEN II. SIMMONS, Piano and Sing
ing. LateSlusical Drectrcss State Female Col
ege, Memphis, Tenn. ,ta
Mrs. +. A. P0LSTER, Piano and Guitar.
Mrs. JULIET WORKMAN, Vocal Music.
For Catalogues or any information, address
July 3l-3m@ NC. BROOKS. President.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06
A. THOMAS MASSEY, ,JR.
dsk CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER,
Main Street, nearly opposite Walkers Hotel
MiddletONn, Delaware

iLoOkS, Watches, Jewelry, &c. neatly and
" promptly repaired ~ a r. II :
Always on hand and for sale, Clocks, Watches.
Plated Ware, Forks, Spoons Silver Napkin
Rings, SILVER Thimbles, Salt, Sugar and Tea
Spoons, Butter Knives, Gold Breast-Pins, Ear
Rings, Finger-Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Watch
Chains, Watch Keys, Key Rings, Steel Watch
Chains, &c.
Dec. I2-tf.a dhOH I5tA 9EL9I-L3g
aftEru cert 4Nr IL rF- {
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06

Freight Train with Passenger Car attached, will
leave Stations named at the following Changed
Hours, (snbeet to delays incident to freight bus.
mess, viz:-Going South, leave Wilmington
about 90 A. M; New Castle, 90; Middle
town, 90 Clayton, 10; Dover, 8 so; Cam
den, 10; FELTON,, 10 O5; ard be due at Har-
rington 10 80 A. NJ. LTIsTI
Going North, leave Harrington about cop. NJ.
FELTON,, 90 Camden, 5 05, Dover 45, Moor
ton, 8 10, Clayton, Z 90, Middletowh, 8 45. New
Castle, 10 80, and be due at Wilmington aboui
IL 90 +. NJ. This train will stop to take up pas!
sengers only at Stations named, butwill SET down
Passengers at any regular stopping place be-
tween Harrington and Wilmington ExceD,
Hares Corner, State Road, Del Junction and
Dupont.
NEW CASTLE TRAINs.-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at 40 AN
Leave Philadelphia IL 45 A. NJ, and Whining
/ 90 P. NJ. for New Castle.
~ SMYRNA BRANCH TRAMs.-Additiona In itl,oss
above leave Smyrna for Clayton IL as AN.
and 8 10 r. M. Leave Clayton for Smyrnai
40 A. NJ. and 2l0P..M. to make connectio11 \
with trains to and from Dover, and StstionI
South. -
Steamboat Trains heretofore run are with!
drawn. A Boat will, however, leave crisfield
ior Norfolk, in connection with Local Train ON
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings.
b. Q.iSBWALL,
April 1s. Superintendent Delaware r, R.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06
EMMEa
Delaware Rail Road Lnie
Summer Arrangeinent.T

ON and after MONDAY, July 18Th, lses,
~ Passenger Trains will run as follows, until
further notice: -, I
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06

$ll40 asr ..s, .as %sss :ssGi. n s;.s Il Ss..a' @
Oct 9-sm Az. FULLAM, NY.
Middletown transcript., 1869-11-06

. THE LADY's MAD.-The following de-
scription Of the duties of an English la
sdy's maid, by one of that not-to-be-envied
Glass, will no doubt interest our readers
as to the habits of English fashionable la.
dies Of the period: I" We must, above all,
be very punctual, for fashionable ladies
change their dresses at least five times a
day during the season. We must have
polished manners, be no older than thirty
fve years, and always to be cheerful and
good-tcmpered, although for weeks we
are kept without sleep until four o'clock
elm the mornings practice which is equal
lysi1jprieus, toyeyes, and lungs. We are
expected to cut and fit and use the most
aiiiiproved machine. and to dress hair fol
the morning, evening and court costume,
as we'll as for the drive; to iron well read
write. eypher; to speak French and Ger.
man, and, if possible, to have travelled
There is still another function of a lady's
maid, which is supposed to be of modern
3ntrodpctIon, but which is, In fact, mere.
ly revival of an old custom. We mus
l1be able to paint in pastel, not indeed after
nature. bnt upon her. To beautify oui
mistress we must redden her checks, put
antimony on her eylids, pastel upon th,
sbrows, introduce belladonna into the eye
in order to enlarge the pupils, paint blu,
veins upon the. temples, and use minor
paint and pearl-white on the rest of til,
skin. We must change the hair to a red
;dish-brown by means of cerroding mate
rial, or Of q palma veechie," which is nov
used in prsferencesfor that purpose; ant
we must be possessed of great skill in ap
plying all these ingredients, as their us,
is universal with the old as well as will
the young" '- s''' % 95l@