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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03
From the Vernon Ia.) Banre
4 Romance of the War.
The Wanderings of Soldier Returns
after Years of Absence TO Find his life
Married. =

After an absence of five years a young
man by the name of James Davis, who
has been mourned for as dead by his wife
and friends, has returned to his home, to
find his wife the wife of another.
The facts as near Is We can gather them
are as follows Soon after marrying q
young and beautiful wife, daughter of
William Smiley, of this county, he volun-
teered his services to his country, and en-
tered company of the sixth Indiana regi-
ment. He served in the regiment faith
fully for over year. when, on account of
sickness, he received what was then known
as discharge furlough. He came home
to his family, and not receiving his final
discharge, was ordered to return to his
regiment. Not having fully recovered, he
delayed returning, trusting in his dis
charge furlough to shield him from all
danger. He was arrested, taken to Chat
tanooga, court-martialed, and to avoid be-
ing imprisoned. volunteered for five years
longer, going into the gunboat service
This was the last heard of him definitely,
until within few weeks past report came
back to his distressed wife of his death. -
She being without home or friends to care
for her, and having two little children to
protect, and convinced beyond one single
doubt of her husband death, having wait
ed his return four long and weary years,
and married again-all at once, as if from
the grave. her first husband comes back.
1t appears from his story that after Mr..
Davis served in the regular service couple
of years he was assigned to one of our
ships of war. At the close Of the war the
ship was lost at sea, and he and a compan-
ion being cast On one of the West India
islands, being the only survivors. They
remained on this island twelve months,
finally shipping in a vessel bound for
foreign ports, and as one of the crew
visited the ports Of China, France and
Great Britain, he at length returns home
to find his wife again married, and monrned
by his friends as one dead.
How many fond hearts are there to-day
in all this land hoping and praying that
missing loved ones may return The
above is another instance where those that
were supposed to be dead have unexpect-
edly returned. The war has not left Jen-
nings county without her romances or
without her sufferers
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The Connection Complete.

We were TO day one Of a party, by invi-
tation, TO make the first trip over the new
railroad bridges, just completed. over the
two branches of the Cape Fear. This work
has been projected and accomplished by
the Wilmington Railway Bridge Company,
of which Hon. r. r. Bridgers, President OF
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, is
President, and Mr.. Mcdowell Superinten-
dent. The means were furnished by the
three railroads which lead from this city,
the Wilmington and Weldon, the Will
mington and Manchester and the Will
mington, Charlotte and Rutherford. Mr..
". BOlman, of Baltimore. was the archi-
tect and builder. The work was begun
about two years ago, aud has now reached
its completion, bringing the terminus OF
| the three roads named above within the
! limits of our city. To all parties connec-
ted with this work our city and the travel
ing public owe debt of thanks To say
! that all were pleased with the work is net
| tune to pass over and examine great mum
Der of the railway bridges of America, and
we unhesitatingly pronounce these equal
in every respect to any in the South OF
elsewhere. They are not the longest. but
built of iron, upon iron pillars, they pre-
sent to the eye all that can please in archl-
tectural beauty, and to the judgment all
that satisfies the sense of safety. The
Draw over the North West is the perfec-
ton of art. A mighty mass of Seoenty, one
tons moved with comparative ease by boy
weighing not over seventy-five pounds.
The party returned after thorough in
spection of the whole work, and at four
and a half p. m. Hon. r. r. Bridgers had
large train waiting to take any number
of citizens, of all sexes and ages, who
might wish to see these elegant structures.
Several cars were filled and we enjoyed a
couple of hours as agreeably as could be
desired, and returned at little past sun
down. We know we express the wish of
this Ientire community in thanking the
executors Of this enterprise, and they will
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03
Turf Profits.
The Pail Mall Gazette says:

The Pail Mall Gazette says
"Rumor has it that Blue Gown, winner
Of the Derby in 1868, is to be sold for E6,
coo according to some accounts, and e. 900
according to others. Say $4,000, and cal
culate what he will have boon worth, ex.
elusive OF bets, keep anu travelling eXpen-
ses, to his owner. At two years OF age he
won (having been disqualified for the
Champagne Stakes. for which he CAME in
first at Doncaster) the Summing Hill Stake
of G3l5 at Ascot Spring Meeting, The Fern
Hill Stakes Of gao, at Ascot Summer
Meeting, and the Clearwell Stakes of 991C
at Newmarket Second OF October Meeting.
At three years of age he Ton the Spring
Stakes Of fl55 at Newmarket Spring
Meeting, a Sweepstakes of ESQ at the
same meeting, the Derby Stakes at EPSON
Of Co. $50, the Gold Cup at Ascot of fS4O,
the Eitzwilliam Stakes at Doucaster OF
9125, walked over for the Royal Stakes OF
$3.50 at Newmarket Second October Meet
ing, won carrying 9st.) the second place
for the Cambridgeshire. walked over Tor
the All Aged Stakes of 9200 at Newmarket
Houghton Meeting, and won the Free
Handicap Of 81, 100 at the same meeting.
At four years of age be has hitherto won
the Trial Stakes of e135 at Epson Spring
Meeting, walked over for the Craven Stakes
Of els at Newmarket Craven Meeting,
won the Tenth Newmarket Biennial Stakes
of f602 at the same meeting, won the
Queens Plate of e1O5 at Winchester, and
won the Craven Stakes of e7O at Good
wood. He does not, perhaps. come up to
the greatest winners Of the Derby, bat he
has won by his own legs e12,562, anu tie
second place, carrying 9st,) fer the Cam
bridgeshi.e. Add to his pecuniary win
nings 95, 600, and the result is Ell, 562; a
decent sum at only 3 per cent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03
.. Loyalty

The misrepresentation OF terms has not
nnfreqlently led to serious consequences.
In times of political revolution, especially
when they follow such stupendous mill
tary operations rs our country has WITH ess-
e,l in the past eight We ars, political philo-
sophers ami statesmen, aye, the peopieof
free country ought to watch every act of
Their agents, and see that the liberties they
are chosen TO preserve do not suffer at
iheir hands. Toadying correspondents,
who wait upon the movements of President
Grant, call the enthusiasm exhibited by
the people towards the President, or the
hospitality extended to him, evidences Of
iognilp. What is loyalty? 1t is u" fidelity
OF 4 SULjeci to a SOreretgn," Of man to
his wife" Of sc lover to his beloved" A
free people cannot be loyal to anything
but themselves. They are the sovereign.
Does Gen. Grant representa- the sovereignty
Of the country ? Does the nation accept
his acts rs an embodiment of its wishes :?
il Gen Grant the sovereign of this great
people Of Tree America? The arbitrary
exercise of n1HtGry power to thwart the
XecutiOn of cirH law IS the act OF SOW
creign, Of kingly prerogative, of an abso-
lutte dest,nt. 10 Americans profess loyalty
10 snch acts. to the author of such tyranny?
Then is freedom dead, and we are but
puppets, slaves. Does adherence to the
principles 0l constitutional liberty, in OPP
position To the dictates Of bOndhOlding
politicians, aspirants for place under the
coming order Of things, when loyalty will
be eXacted at the point o. the bayonet to
the sovereign raised to the throne by bond
holders for their security, and for the eter-
nal ruin of republican institutions, mean
disloyalty? Americans, be true to the princi-
pies of human freedom, fulfil to the letter
plighted faith, give life, property, all but
honor, but SPUN the idea, however covert
" presented, of being the subject of any
prince. Aye, We pray you be dtslOyaL to
that arrogatCd power which assumes to
dictate to you whom you shall send to do
your behcSts in the councils Of the nation.
Defy such high-handed assn mption, and
rebuhe it with the Voice of freemen, resist
it with the spirit and might of freemen. A
nation determined TO be free, cannot be
pnslaVp1
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03

The HONORABLE THIEF FROM COLUMBIA
TOWNSHIP. Wilson I. Morton, the colorel
thief who was elected Magistrate in Co
lumbia township and arraigned for larceny
a few days afterwards, is again in trOpblc.
Yesterday he was tried before the Town
ship Court Of Caswell township under an
accusation of stealing three sheep and one
COW from r. F. Debose, and seven sheep
and two COWS from Wiley Moore. The re-
suit Of the trial we have not heard. but it
can scarcely be other than his committal
to jail to await trial at the next term of the
Superior Court
It is said that at Morton's former resi-
dence about twenty-five sheep skins have
been unearthed from their hiding place
where buried. Yet this is one of Gov.
Holden's Justices who ruled long and ar
bitrarily, and was afterwards elected to de-
grade and Cypress the people of Columbia
township. 1t is said that he has worked
more harm to the people of that section
than any man within the limits of the
township, and they have just hope that
he will at last land in the penetentiary
where such scamp and his confreras
properly belong. +.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03
4" Cotton Sttll King"

If any one is still disinelined to confess
the truth that "cotton is king" and
great king, too, his doubts ought to be
removed by the startling statement Of the
Manchester Cotton Supply Association,
which is forced to acknowledge that
"when the great cotton crop of 1866 was
made in India. over one million three hun
dred thousand souls persisted from starva-
ton, produced from putting lands in cot
ton which should have been appropriated
to breadstutfs.'' So also in Egypt, it is ad-
mitted, in 1866, ''when large attempt at
cotton growing was made, some 100000 of
the population persisted from actual star
vation." The product of American cotton
last year was 3,0OO,O ZOO bales. This year
the amount will be $500, 900, and next it
ought to be 100000, as it is discovered
that white men and Chinese can grow cot
ton as we'll as colored people. AS India,
nor Egypt, nor Africa nor South America
can meet the needed supply of cotton, it
is satisfactory to know that the United
States can. Millions have been expended
in exploring other fields, only to show the
greater value of American cotton, which
is now more of a king than before the
war. What indeed, without it could the
United States do in the needed work of re-
ducing to feeble extent the amount of
our debt i'll Europe =?
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THU. WILMINGTON JOURNAL
SATURDAY.. AUGUST rs. 1869.
Chinese
WILMINGTON. N. c..

Chinese
Citizens OF South Carolina 1eeiing the
absolute and paramount necessity OF nav.
;,,c. their arabic land made productive, and
having waited for Northern and European
immigration in vain, have determined to try
the introduction of Chinese. There are
enternrising citizens in our midst, men OF
large landed estates, who may we'll con-
slider the Importance of similar step on
their part. The arrangements can be
easily made with reliable parties, and we
call attention of those interested to this
soprce of labor. Each year the quantity
Of labor is diminishing, and each year 1t
,oust continue to diminish. The best OBJ
server must he aware that the coming gen.
Grafton of negroes is not fitting itself for
any species of labor. We need all kinds,
domestic, mechanical, and especially agri-
cultural. Those who have tried the
Chinese represent them as highly efficient,
and faithful in all pursuits, and we shall
he glad TO see u trial made here which may
revive the productiveness of this now
neglected region.
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Florida

A friend writing to rs on business from
Sanderson, Florida, on the 18th Instant,
says that the cotton crops are said to have
There is some appearance Of the cater
pillar, yet it seems to be the opinion of the
old planters that if the dry weather CON
tinues a few weeks longer they cannot in
jure the crop very materially.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03

Injection of these roads be called and known
as the BRIDGERs' CONNECTION, as Hon. X.
r. Bridgers has undoubtedly been the
moving spirit in this important enterprise.
Hfnraiiiy
Public Journals are as much responsible
for the morals of country as they are for
political opinions. We assume this high
position as due to the people and to our
selves The journalist who forgets that he
is one of the teachers of the people. that
he is looked to for facts, for opinions, and
for advice, and that his assertions, his
views. and his ideas are received and acted
upon by large masses of his readers, is
unfit to WELD the mighty pen. We here
include the author who sends his produc-
tions to the reading world We are led to
these remarks from having seen such a
general notice of a recent work by the noto
rions Mrs. Stowe. While, almost without ex-
ception. the newspapers have roprehended
the course Of Mrs. Stove, they have been in
our opinion much too tame in animadvert
Ii ing upon an authoress, who after years Of
deliberation, when she herself has passed
the age when imagination or passion
can be pleaded as an extenuatlon, goes
into the grave for material with which to
crafty he prurient taste, which has be
come so besotted as to be unSatlshed
with nothing less than the narration OF
crimes from which pure Imagination shrinks
| in disgust, at which the heart sickens and
virtue stands appalled,. Does Mrs. Stowe
imagine that she has debased the tastes
and morals of her country TO such a degree
that they will receive her last production
and relish it az II sweet morsel? Can it be that
the reading portion of the American people
has been educated into enjoying such pic
tores OF beastiality ? We care not now
whether there be truth or not in the state
ment. We are only trying to express our
horror at such rectals, our detestation and
| loathing for q eCOmG~ who Can reVel with
such apparent JUNCTION i'll such moral filth.
! Oh shame, hast thou forsaken woman
| face oh, charity, art thou but n name !;
OH virtue, hast thou no home in woman's
heart? We call upon the press to denounce
such works as this posthumous scandal,
without degrading itself to dip its pen in
such COMMUNICATING poison. Hold up the
authoress as a monster, who having palled
Of everything natural in passion or decent
in fancy. leaps beyond reason, education
and nature itself, and by the workings
alone of corrapt aud pntrid imagination,
shocks, disgusts and horrities an enlight-
ened world. If Byron could have been
guilty of such onormity, Mrs. Stowe is
equally as guilty at this day in exhuming
the horrid crime Let her life be scourged
J by the anathemas Of the virtuous, and let
her memory sink to we'll merited ana eter
nal infany.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03
Gettysburg.

The telegraph yesterday reported that
the contemplated meeting of officers On
the memorable battlefield of Gettysburg
is q failure. Who can regret it? The
struggle there was between what were, be-
fore that battle, and what are now, citizens
Of the same government. They were and
are children of the same national parent,
and since it has been decided that no
division Of the national household is to be
tolerated, and that all must live under & ,
same rule, where is the wisdom, the pro-
priety, or the fratcrnal feeling which would
be shown in erecting imperishable monu
ments to civil commotion and Iraternal
strife?
Could such thing be possible 1t would
be we'll for the nation if every trace OF
past strife could be obliterated. Since
such cannot be, let US as nearly as possible
approach forgetfulness of what cannot be
changed Magnanimity on the part OF the
stronger will not force upon the weaker
participation in erecting monuments to
perpetuate the success OF power over I'M
surpassed valor Heroic endurance will
ask nothing but exemption from personal
degradation. Too long have gaping
wounds been kept bleeding; too often half
healed sores have been widely torn open.
Will q morbid desire for pageantry be
satiatcd with nothing less than an exhibit
ton OF the woes Ct half the nation The
blood of q half million OF gallant dead cries
30 the living to stop. Heather Rome
erected no monumental arches for successes
in civil strife. No triumphs were declared
to conquering generals when Roman clti-
zens We're the conquered. The Christian
Republic OF the United States, in the
broad glaze of TIE civilization of the nine
teenth century, can yet gather light from
tile gIeamings Of Rome through the dim
vista OF two thousand years.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03

The N. Y. Nation says the Repupsii1thIss
party is splitting on L" the question OF Plan. ant
fitness of faithful rascaIs for Emporium
nnblio officea"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03

A freight train on the Vera Cruz Rail
road was attacked a few days ago and plum
d cred of $50 900 worth of merchandise.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-09-03

FAYETTEVILLE AND FLORENCE RAILROAD.
From the Fayetteville papers we learn
that the Mayor and Commissioners of that
town have subscribed $4,000 to the CAPT
tai stock of the above road, said subscrip-
ton to be subject to the ratification of the
voters of Fayetteville at an election to be
held next Wednesday. This amount, $75,-
600, is necessary to secure the completion
of the road from Fayetteville to Shoe
Heel. on the line of the W., @. & r. r. r.
Victoria invites John Bright to Balmoral
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Victoria invites John Bright to Bamoral
"as q friend"
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be remembered and held in highest esteem
so long as those iron monuments Of their
energy and skill shall remain.
It is suggested that this important con-
nection of these roads be called and known
as the BRIDGERs' CONNECTION, as Hon. r.
r. Bridgers has undoubtedly been the
moving spirit in this important enterprise.
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G + \ L Il y II
0RG.LDE5 WAT IFS.

This Composition discovered twenty years
ago by the French, and by constant expert
men'lng, has resulted in producing metal
thai fod ACTUAL WEAR and APPEARANCE, is in
every respect equal to gold
The Gases of the Witch VIC advertise AMI
sell ARE MADE SOLID OF THIS MATERIAL. and
with the ordinary care taken of gold watch,
are WARRANTED to wear equally as we'll.
They have fall-jeweled, patcnt-lever move
ment, and are of the same quality that sell in
gold cases for $3.50 and upwards
We will sell them at the following prices, !,
be paid for on delivery of Goods at your E1-
press Office.
Gents Large and Medium size, full
Jewcled, patent lever, with Vest
chain to mitch, $40. 90
Ladies' size. full jeweled, patent lever,
with elegant Leontaine Chain to
match, $4,000
Ladies' small size livery handsome with
chain to match, $500
EkE" 10 parties purchasing q case cont in
ing Six watches, we will give a liberal dis
count.
BJ~ The Genuine can be purchased only
through US our authorized .igents.
All orders must be addressed to
NJ. I. QUIMBY & CO.,
Wholesale jewelers., 1873 Lake-st., Chicago
OfrIc.s-l7l Broadway, New York ID
Hanoyer-st., Boston, Mass. FAcronY-5l
Friendshi psf, Providence, R. l. 5m9
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Two Thousand Barrels
MICHIGAN LAND PLATTER

E1AV1I1OhIs !IAAN u ; AI-aAl LIO
Fresh and direct from the mills, which will
have on hand for sale early in the spring.
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REFERENCES.

pr D. J. Easton, of Nanitowoc, Wis, has
the latest and best treatment knorn, for oil Dis.
eases of tho Eye and Ear. He is also sue
cessful Physician aud Surgeon, and advise
all who have diseases Of those organs to apply
to him and be healed. (Signed)
r. c. Thompson, NJ. d.
Oculist and Aurist, No. GIG West Washing.
Street, Chicago, Ill.
S. P. Burd;ck, NJ D., N.w York City.
4. r Morgan, D., Syracuse. n. Y.
J. S. Douglass, NJ D.. Milwaukee. Wis.
S. ] Pears Il, NJ. D.. Saratoga Springs, N Y
N. s. st. Sure, Sheboygan, Wis.
H. F. Zieltey, NJ. D., Manitowoc, Wis
C. C. Crocker, NJ. D.. Two Rivers. Wis.
Miss E. Carey, of Schnylerville, y Y, case
OF DIZZINESS, C .rss;anding, in So.
Cured Enoch Erickson's child, years old,
of ulcer of cyebalt, June 1867.
Cured B. r. Anderson, of Maai'owoc. of In
fam alton of Eyes, July, 1867
Cured Mrs. NJ. Burns, of Meeme, of Blind
ness of three months, Sprint, 1862.
Miss. H. Gleason. Milton, Saratoga CO., n.
Y, Strengthened Cross-eyes, 1886.
Mr Herdcna, Kossuth. Manitowoc county,
cured of Circulated Eyelids, 1867.
MT Dtn", oi MaHto"oC. Culcp VI iunaili"-
nation of the eyes. $50.
Cured C. 3. >hnve of granulatcd cyelids in
1861.
Removed cancer from breast of Mrs. Michael
McCarty, of Kossuth, Manitowoc county, in
1864. July LIST, 1867, remains well.
Removed cancer from breast Of Mrs. J. Web
s.cr, late of Manitowoc) of Tallahassee, Flor.
ida, in February. 1867.
Cured l.. Winters, of Gibson, Mani,owoc
county, of Fits, (of years standing) in 1860
July list, 1867. remains we'll. ou'd report
many oeher cases perm nently cured.
Many certificates and references could be
given. bat the above, and the daily operations
and cures the Doctor is performing, give I'M
mstakable evidence of his skill
The afflicted are invited t. call on Dr.
EAsroH, of Manitowoc, whom tn n consult
him and he will give a CANDID OPINION
when cure is or is not possible.
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LYONS Periodic al Drops
TIE GREAT F'EH1LERENEUl
FOR iPpEG ULARITIES.

Thcse Drops are . scientifically compnunde
fluid prep ration, and better than any Pills
Powders or N0s;rums Being liquid, Their
action IS direct and positive, rendering then
a reliable speedy and perfect specific for th
cure of all structions md suppressions
nature. Their popui. rity is indicated by TIL.
fact that over i 0,000 bottles are annually
sold and consumed by the ladies' Of the Unite,
States, every one of whom speak i'll th
strongest terms of praise of their great merits
They are rapidly taking the place Of ever,
other Female Remedy, and are considered l.,
all who know sught Of them, rs the surcs
safest and most inf,llible preparation in the
world, for the cure of all female complaints
tho removal of all distractions of nature, ani
the promotion of health, reg larity ana
strength, Explicit directions stating whel
they may be used, and explaining when am
why they should not, nor could not be usee
without producing effects contrary to nature ;
chosen laws, will be found carefully folded
around each bottle, with the written signature
of JONI L. LYON, without which none arc
genuine.
Prepared by DR.. JOHN L. LYON, 49,
Chape' Street New Haven. Conn, who Car
be consulted either personally, or by mail
(enclosing stsmp,) concerning I'll private
diseases and female weaknesses.
! Sold by Druggists everywhere.
| G. G. CLARK & CO.,
Gcn'l Agents for U. s. and Canadas.
T. s. j. Robinson, Agents, Manitowoc, Wis
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Christmas Presents,

Consisting Of toys of all kinds, fancy can
fdies, &C., whic l bought at aucti ices,
and shall sell them at half their value. rs /
viii close them oct OH or before Christmas.