Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-03-05

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paper in the State to COPY.
The society was entertained by verv
spirited and interesting speeches from the
Hon. d. NJ. Barringer, Hon. s. H. Rogers,
Rev. DIR. Smith, J. M. Heck, T. f. Lee.
Il. s. Tucker, NJ. A. Bledsoe, r. Q. Bad
Rev. VIM. E. Pell, and others.
On motion, the Society adjourned to
meet ct the Court House, in the city of
Raleigh. on Thursday, the 25th day of
March, 1869.
K. P. BATTLE, President.
P. F. Pescud, Secretary.
The MAGIC OF CARPET -BAG.-We have
been advised that the only requisite to a
free ride on the North Carolina Railroad,
is the possession of carpet-bag. The Milton
Chron'cSe now comes forward with the
proof, which we append:
g Hooo to tracel cheap on the ~. c. r. Il.
Garry q carpet-bag, and if you do not
pass free. you'll only be charged half price.
Mr.. Henderson Hamlet can testify to this
fact: He says he recently took the cars at
hllls0oro Tor Raleigh and they charged
him ", while man with q CARPET. bao
paid but 81. Returning they charged him
81 25, and the carpet-bagger but 81. he
asked the carpet-bag man how it was that
he travelled so cheap, when the fellow held
up his carpet-bag, and said that was the
secret. Hamlet has bought carpet-bag."
SU1c1DE.-Early on yesterday, our COM
munity was shocked to hear of the melan-
choly death of Col. Thomas L. Hogg be-
tween the hours of eight and nine o'clock
IN the morning. About eight o'clock ne
was seen in his bed by servant girl, who
says that he was entirely concealed from
view by the bed covering. Breakfast be-
ing ready, and he delaying to come and
partake OF his morning meal, he was sent
for, but was found to be absent from his
room. Search being made, he was found
ON the premises dead, and on examination
of the body there was discovered to be q
stab just below the heart, and slight cut
on the arm. On his left arm was lying an
open knife, the fatal instrument with
which the bloody deed was perpetrated,
and which was recognized by one of the
jury OF inquest as the property of the de-
parted.
The deceased had recently returned to
this city from Edgecombe CO 1nty, and was
observed to be of q melancholy turn OF
mind, and to exhibit traits of insanity
Insanity is therefore alleged to be the
cause of his taking his life.
The Coroner summoned a jury of in
quest, who, after an investigation, return
I'd a verdict that the deceased 'came to his
death by wound near the heart, inflicted
by knife in his own bands"
Col. Hogg was far advanced in life, has
for many years been a citizen of Raleigh,
aud Was we'll aud favorahl, known in the
com munity -Ral. Stmodurd
MEETING IN HENDER- oN.-At b meeting
in the town uf Henderson, February Goth,
called to consider tho subject of old debts
and recommend some action thereon to the
Legislature. G. Badger Harris, Esq, called
the meeting to order and nominated May
or Young for Chairman, and Cicero w.
Harris tor ~ecretary. These gentlemen
were unapimou,ly elected. Mayor Young
made some remarks returning thanks for
the honor AID explaining the object of the
meeting
@. Badger Harris being called upon for
speech, complied at some length in O.
timely strain. Mr.. Harris read the pro-
ceedings of the meeting at Lexington last
week and concluded by offering series of
resolutions as follows, which were carried
unanimously
WHEREAS, Ihe results of the late disastrous
war have left our people in an impoverished con-
dtion not foreseen or contemplated by them,
and
WHEREAS, There is nothing left to the people
but an appeal to the legislators OF the land for
some mode of relief; therefore
ResolUed, That the members OF the General As
sembly from Granville county are hereby in
structed to take this matter of relief into con-
sideration at as early day "a may be practi-
cable.
Resolued, That the great doctrine of our fore
fathers, that "taxation is no tyranny" is reaf-
firmed
ResoEued, That the members OF the Legislature
from this county be instructed to present and
urge the passage Of bill taxing all debts, solvent
and insolvent, contracted prior to the 10th Of
April, 1865 30 per cent per annum.
ResolUed, That q copy Of these resolutions be
sent to such of our members Of the General As
sembly, with request that they be placed be-
fore that body for consideration.
RAILROAD MEETING.-At a meeting of
the citizens of Beaufort county, held at
the Court House in Washington, on Satur-
day, the 9th inst, to express their senti-
ments in regard to the construction of the
proposed Railroad through this town,
On motion, James j. Whitehurst was
called to the Chair, and Ed. s. Hoyt was
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was briefly
stated by the Chairman, when s. T. Carrow
being called upon, responded, and in a few
pertinent remarks more fully stated the
same.
On motion, it was resolved that COM
mittee of five be appointed to prepare
resolutions for the action of the meeting,
and 0. W. Telfair, w. r. s.. Burbank, F.
B. Satterthwaite, Isaac Respass and Henry
Rogers were appointed said committee.
During the absence of the committee,
Col. Carrow being again called upon, re-
sponded in most earnest and emphatic
manner.
The committee reported the following
resolutions, which were adopted by vote
ResolUed, That we the people of Beaufort coun-
| ty and especially of the town of Washington are
very greatly delighted to hear Of the passage by
| the General Assembly of Bill for tho construc-
| ton of Railroad from Plymouth via this town
| to Wilmington, and cesire to express our sim
cere thanks to the General Assembly for the
| passage of tho same, and pledge ourselves to use
our r1eans and influence to aid in the building of
| said road
| Resolued, That we consider the town of Wash
ington the most eligible site for the location of
the Machine Shop of said road, ss it has good
navigation, good harbor, and is most central;
and the citizens Of Washington will take pleasure
| in presenting to tbs Company q suitable site for
| said shop.
The meeting was then addressed by F.
! B. Satterthwaite. Wash. InteLiigencer.