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T. RAILROAD Accommodation For the purpose
of accommodating large number ipersons who
wish to witness the Presidential Inauguration at
Washington on the 4th of March, a special excur-
sion train will leave Weldon on the morning of
the 3rd of March, arriving in Washington the
same evening, returning from Washington in
an excursion boat on the morning OF the 9th,
and arriving in Weldon the same evening In
time to connect with the Wilmington g. Weldon
rairoada For the round trip tickets will be sold
for SIS each by this special train. Parties wish
ing to go from this vicinity will probably, also,
be allowed, upon application, to purchase tickets
at reduced rates. So says the Wilmington Jour
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WADEsBoRo' The Argus predicts for this
town a bright future. Located in a rich and
,populous section, and at distance from any
other place of much commercial importance, it
i cannot fail to command a large trade; and when
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail-
road reaches this point, it will, at once, become
q the Depot ofayast section. Let her people take
heart, and go vigorously to work-to build up,
improve and beautify the town, for assuredIy the
day of her redemption is near Sc e,.i2' q
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The Charlotte Democrat learns that the mail
rider from Newton, via Woodlawn to South
Point, CASTOR county. has several times recently
Jailed to go to South Point, thus causing incon-
venience and loss to the citizens of that locality.
Why this failure we cannot understand. and hope
the proper authority will investigate the matter.
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THE LATE JOHN N WASHINGTON meet
ing of the City Council of New Berne on Mon
da5 resolutions of sympathy and coincidence
with the family OF John N. Washington were
passed, and as token of respect for the memory
of the deceased, the flags of the city were dis
played at halfmast, the Mayors and Clerks Of
fees closed, and the fire department requested
to attend the funeral. E5i7
The Times says: i13l., y. ~
With sincere regret, we have to announce the
death in our midst, Sunday night at 1O15 o'clock,
OF John N. Washington, one of our very best
citizens, in the true sense of the term. Differ
ing though we did in our political faith at least
for some years past, yet it affords US mournful
satisfaction, since it is ours to chronicle his de-
parture, to record the many noble traits of char
| acter, and the unsulied reputation that belong
| ed to the deceased. 1t may truly be said of him
that he was one of Natures noblemch and our
| community cannot but feel an "aching void"
now that he has gone from among US, Ever
! courteous and kind-hearted, ndulgent towards
| those who differed with him, firm but consider
| ate in the exercise of his own views, taking a
| broad and comprehensive view in treating or
] discussing public III asures, scholar by nature
| as well as by education, and witha, and perhaps
! better than all, friend to the poor and down
| trodden, an atfectionate parent, and most wor
thy citizen, we shall seldom, if ever, look upon
his like again here, where he has lived and died
The deceased was born Nov. 19, 1919 in
| Wayne County, North Carolina. His father was
| grandson Of Lewis, uncle of Gen. George Wash
ington,. the father of his county," He was
graduate OF Yale Collegein 1S41, and also prose-
| cuted his studies in the Law School at New Ha-
| ven, Conn, directly afterwardi, He then return
ed to this State, and practiced law here success
fully for many years, till 1854, when he visited
Europe, making a general tour upon the CONT
nent. Immediately after the surrender, he re-
turned to New Berne, aud in the summer of IS
1 hefwas elected by the progressive portion of the
j community as Mayor Of the city. Since the ex-
piration OF his office, he has bsen engaged in the
| practice of his profession 80
He leaves behind him wife and eight children,
public loss. -SS ''a@ ''-i. ~ f.'''i 's''.-'i''
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DEATH OF JOHN N. WAsHINGToN.-We regret
to announce the death of John N. Washington,
Esq, OF New Berne, which occurred at his resi-
dence in that city very suddenly on Sunday night
last OF rheumatism of the heart Mr.. Washing
ton was prominent lawyer, and was for time
Mayor of New Berne. He leaves wife and a
large f,mily of children, on whom this blow will
fall with crushing effect a"2ar-.l l-ft
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DEATH OF GENERAL R. W. HArwoop Gen

DEATH OF GENERAL R. W. HAYWOOD Gen
eral Robert W. Haywood, an old citizen of
Raleigh, died at the residence of his sister Mrs.
Lucy Bryan in this city last night about 10
o'clock. Gen. Haywood had been complaining
for some days, but no serious apprehensions were
felt by his friends, and his death will be quite a
shock to them. He at one time filled the Office
of Adjutant General of the State, and leaves a
large circle of relatives and friends. He had
been widower for number of years with only
one child-Aa daughter. "' e+h"2 'ihi74
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70 1t would be amusing if it were not so pit
liable to see how the Wilmington Journal
goes into Mysteries over the recent conflict
IN Congress between Ben. Butler and John
a Bingham, both of whom it designates as
towards. For the consolation of the weep
ing editor, we are happy to state there were
no towards in the Quartermaster's depart
ment of the late Confederate armyl
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Fayetteville, N, c., Feb, Is, 1859. :

Rev. a.. F. LoNe.-We have received letter
from lady in Salem, Illinois, in whieha high
compliment is paid 10 this excellent and useful
young minister. Mr.. Long formerly resided at
Lexington N. c., ana his many friends in this
State will be pleased to hear of his popularity in
bis adopted State.
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A NORTH CARoLINIAN RETURNs-Mr Hiram
Potter, Jr., who has been for some time publisher
of the Tallahassee (Fla.) Sentinel, the organ of
the Republican party in that State, has disposed
of his interest therein for the purpose of return
ing to his old home in New Berne, N. c. We
welcome him again to the O!d North State.
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The Wilmington Post regrets very much to be
called upon to announce there the death, sud
denly, on Saturday afternoon, of Mr.. James Fl.
Ryan, an esteemed citizen of that place. This
sad event occurred after very short illness, and
was, we understand, from an affection of the
heart Mr. Ryan Was native of Ireland and
about 45 years OF age, % OF which had been spent
in that city. ti st.s 4J .j- ..f
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WELLER's VINEYARD.-A correspondent of the
Warrenton Living Present, who has been on q
visit to Halifax county, thus speaks of this vaua-
BILE vineyard :Hg Tiulii aaagg1a oi Gjsf
While ia Halifax, I went over to Weller's Vine
yard, which is now in the hands of DIR. F. NJ, and
his brother Mr.. e, W. Garrett. This is q valua-
BILE piece of property and in good hands. These
gentlemen are busily engaged fixing the old vines
and planting new ones. They found about,5OO
vines, there, have planted $500, and intend plant
the new vines commence bearing, perhaps 10, 900
gallons of wine. This will bewofth IS per gallon.
Thus you see ''something to drink y does some
times pay. They are also setting out apple, pear
and peach trees, and are raising vegetables
New York market In fruit there is difference
of five weeks time between Delaware and this
State, an advantage which we should seize.
Farmers on the line of the Railroads would do
well, should think. to act as gardeners for New
York. Vegetables bring good price, and onions,
potatoes, etc, sell in any quantities.
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DEATH OF MINIsTER.-Rev. Thomas G..
Lowe, q minister of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, died at his residence in the town Of Hall
fax, on Saturday last, of consumption. Mr.. Lowe
was q native OF Halifax county, and had been en-
guged in the ministry for thirty years or
more. He was prominent member, of the Ma
sonic fraternity, and was universally regarded as
one OF the most eloquent speakers in the State.
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U RAILROAD AGENCY AT ENFIELD.-W We under
stand that our energetic friend, John T. Alsop,
Esq, has been appointed Depot Agent at Enfield
vice Walter McRae resigned. This is good ap-
pointment, as from what we know of Mr.. Alsop,
he will fill this position with satisfaction to the
Wilmington road and to the people with whom
he will have dealings in this eonnection.-Roan
0ke NeWS
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called meeting OF the Stockholders of the
Wilmington Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
will be held in Wilmington on Thursday, April
1lth, for the purpose of taking into considera-
ton the proposed Legislative amendments to the
charter OF the company. 'l.'' p 1t ~
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HORSE SToLEN.-A sorrel mare was stolen
from the stables of Mr.. William Hinnant, In
Wilson county, on Sunday night last. Mr.. Hin
nant tracked the animal for ten or fifteen miles
in the direction of Clayton. 1t is thought she
was stolen by Eli Dampier, notorious charac-
ter, as he was seen in the immediate vicinity Of
Mr.. Hinnant's late Sunday afternoon. Mr.iH.
offers a reward of s25 for the recovery Of his
mare. See advertisement. -' ttY Asi
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SENATORIAL lNoMlNATIoNs.-James r. Lee,
Esq, OF Fayetteville, has been nominated as the
Republican candidate tor Senator from the 10th
District of Cumberland, Harnett and Sampson,
in the State Senate. c.. Tate Murphy is the
Democratic nominee, and j. c. Williams and
John c. Blocker, of Cumberland, are also indie
pendent Democratic candidates. The election
takes place on the 25th inst.
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!. RAILROAD MEErMG.-A meeting Of the stoa&-
holders Of the Atlantic Tennessee and Ohio Rail-
road was held in Charlotte on yesterday, for the
purpose Of considering the question Of The. ao-
ceptance or rejection Of the amendment ID. the
charter coupled with the loan ofthe two MILLION.
three hundred and ffty thousand dollss& We
have not yet learned what action was iaaen.,
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| IAN OLD CI7IzENa OF NORTHAMPTON GoNE.-
The Weldon lNens learns that ME; Vim. Miles, a
citizen of Northampton, some ninety odd years
of age, died few days since. Mr.. NJ. was be-
lieve a native of Virginia.
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SUPREME CoURr-The following opinions

have been delivered since our last report
By PEARSON, c. j. In Gibson vs. Smith, from
Cabarrls, no error. Judgment affirmed. In
Scott VS. Elliott, from Chatham, eenirs de ,aoro
BY READE, J. In McKesson VS. Bynum, from
Burke no error. In baltimore VS. Dixon, from
Cleveland, demurrer overrued.
3 !. By ReDMAN. j. In Blankinship vs. McMahon,
from taneey, error. In Wadsworth vs., Davis,
remanded.
BY DICK, J.. In Perry VS. Campbell, from
Alexander, Judgment affirmed In Morrison VS.
Cornelius, from Iredell, Judgment affirmed SO
far as appealed from by plaidtiti. Judgment re-
versed and genire de moro, SO far as appealed
from by defendant.
By SETTLE, j. Shipp vs. Hettrick, from Ruth
erford, Report OF commissioner be reformed, SO
as to charge the plaintiff with the value of Con-
.fcdefate money received on the sale notes an
1862, and also with the value of COniederte
money received in 1868, on the bond Of G. L. and
J. W. Harris, and referred to the clerk In Mary
Dunn, er pdrte, from Wake, no error, Judgment
AFFIRMED ri5@ tttol4s1r lts -i'tii-tr ff
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To BE HUNG.-Gus Baker who killed Wade
Ditcher at Weldon last year, and who convicted
OF murder has been refused new trial by the
Supreme Court. He will be sentenced at the
Spring Term OF Halifax Court
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DEATu D,1',,Tco q Coz, E. r. MosHHrR1.-Thc R. Sentinel

DEATH OF CUL ~. II. NHUSHEh. NC kotNIIHtV
regrets to announce the, death of Col E. R.
Mosher, which occurred at Selma, Johnston
! county on the morning of the l1th. Col, No
sher was Of Northern birth, came to this State
with the Federal army and alter the cessation of
ahostilities, settled in the county OF Johnston,
purchased land, and turned his attention to farm
irg. His Straightforward course, together with
kind disposition, won to him many friends.
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DEATH OF SENATOR RIcH.-The Hon. Davis
J, Rich, Senator from Pitt county. died in this
city yesterday morning of pneumonia, after
short illness. - -,
Mr.. Rich was born in Shoreham, Addison
county, Vermont, in the year 1899, was educa-
ted at Middlebury College, graduating at the
age Of 10. For some years he was engaged in the
manufacturing and lumber business in the West
ern States, and then returned to the East, and
for 12 years practiced law at Champlain, Clinton
county, N. Y Early In 1861 be joined the s4th
til about the close of the war. On being mus
tered out, he settled in Pitt county in this State,
and engagedin cotton planting. He was elected
of the Constitutional Convention in
4S6S, and upon the adoptiopof the Constitution
swas elected to the Senate, O. which he was an
honored aud valuable member at the time of his
deccase. III. .,, ..{si.. ~ ssf
Throughout an eventfuilife of forty years, Mr.
Rich won fronai,iends and oppepents the encor
MUM of an honorable man. Radical and dcc-
ded in all things, fearless and outspoken in his
opinions, he was Just and charitable to all, and
no sacrifice was too great for his principles or
his friends - Is. l2 lss.fIalt s8l
From the very first, he took leading position
in the counsels of his adopted State-was always
energetic advocate of his principles, an open and
fair opponent, consistent and true man. Few
men would be missed from the Senate as he is
few vacancies so difficult to fill. His family, his
friends, his State, have suffered great loss.
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SUSPICIOUS CHARAcTERs Sheriff Howell, of
Robson county, informs US that he arrested two.
suspicious characters last week, who gave their:
names as Jacob Fowler and W. P. Prince, When,
frstseen, they had two horses. but disposed of
them before arrest. See description Of these
persons in advertisement in another column.
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p Hon Roland Jones, formerly of Salisbury, but
now of Shreveport, La, is sinking under an at
tack of dropsy, and is not expected to recover
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LIcESsED.-TEe Supreme Court has licensed
during the present term, John K. Gibson, Esq,
oforsHge, to practice law in the several Courts
of this State
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!, CoTroN. .-About thirty bales Of cotton we're
brought TO this market on yesterday moming.
and disposed Of at 27@s7K cents Ws'xsis as
sured by a, large dealer in this staple, that he
received q betterpriee on yesterda2 than'hecould
have obtained in New York, considsfng We cost
of transportation, &c So Ralcfgh is bettor
Gotten market than New Fork. HpEnh for
Raleigh!
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Mr. Charles Carol, Of North Carolina, has
been selected as one of the orators of the WaIfx
ington Society OF Randolph Macon Coll
the anniversary celebration on the 22d. -
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CITY AND STATE.

York, has purchased the land of Mr.. q. II. K.
Taylor near Townsville. s14..sll ~
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lottte, N. c., ITO Baltimore and will henccforth
be issued from that city ~
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YOUNG MEN's CHRIsrIAN AssocIATIoN-yoTE
OF THANKs.-At recent meeting Of The Young
Mems Christian Association of Raleigh, the fol-
lowing vote Of thanks TO the ladies who aided in
the late Tableaux in this city, was passed
aid Resoloe7, That the thanks OF the Young Mems
Christian Association are hereby returned to the
lady managers, Mrs. Hester and Miss Blanche
Fentress, together with all who aided in the late
tableaux, from which such essential and timely
aid was rendered the Young Mems Christian As
sociation. 80 tf tt'pis r.,
I, The Association will now be enabled to con
tinue its benefactions to the destitute and suffer
ing poorin our midst, which, before this oppor-
tune contribution, had to be very nearly suspen-
ded 80
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IRoN MAsUFAoroRY IN THE DEEP RIVER REGION
We learn that Mr.. Henry E. Cotton, native Of
this State, but for some time past a resident of
New York City has leased ii the interest Of
wealthy Northern capitalists the famous Buck
horn Iron mines of Dr. DcRnsseit and the Buck
horn Falls waterpower OF. Cape Fear river eight
mites below, Haywood. We are informed it is
have the ore thoroughly tested as to its quail
ties for pig metal and steel, and to erect such
works furnaces and forges as WILDE adapted to
its manufacture. sss ,sslhaigs ~ X st.sl.,lal
We have known Mr. Cotton for many years,
and from mis- energy and thorough go-aheadative-
! ness, we predict grand success for this enter
prise.
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List of Votes

For President and Vice- President of the Uni
ted Suites for the constitutional term to
commence on the 4tb of March, 1860:
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NO. s.

VIM A. KERR, Eso.-We learn that nothing
has been heard from this gentleman who SO sud-
denly and mysteriously disappeared from ahotel
in New York some week or two ago. Mr.. Kerr
was son of Hon. John Kerr of caswell, was
formerly lieutenant in the United States Navy,
and a young lawyer of promise. 1t is the opin-
ion OF some that he has been foully dealt with,
though others hope he las gone to sea and will
as soon as possible communicate with his
friends, who Of course are distressed at his
mysterious disappearance. -sg vai
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RAMIE.-The new textile, Ramie, is attracting
attention. This plant is "a native of Java, and
was brought to Europe-in 1874. 1t is mannfac-
tured into fabric excelling linen in strength,
and possessing lustre superior to silk. 81 ~
1t is claimed that it can be produced in the
Southern States at a less cost than cotton, and
with far less uncertainty. 1t is perennial, and
does not require to be replanted; and does not
need attention after it is two feet high. 1t is
stated that three crops can be harry estsd. In
year, which are worth ten cents In gold per
pound, t .fr-t r.s f.a sss,sss sy,F
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L.. -.
The Town OF RocKINGHAM.-We visited this
old town-our former home-a few days ago,
says the Fayetteville Eagle The place y in
J, creasing just now very fast in business and Inn
portance.g The Richmond Manufacturing Com
pany has reorganized and is building largo
factory to make cotton goods and thread. Il
will be on the site of the old one at the large and
beautiful falls just below the town. w. F.Leak,
ESQ.,, is the principal owner and mover ih this
work. as he was in the former. Col. J. W: Leak
is also interested, and Gen. A. Dockery has
s3, 600 stock in it. Paul Cameron Of Orange,
also has s25, 900 stock The stock OF the Com
pany is now $4,000. DR.. R. J., Steele and Gen.
A. Dockery are about to build another, but
smaller. cotton factory on the creek six miles
above Rockingham at the site Of the old Wool
Carding Factory. Both these factories are ex-
pected to he in operation before the end Of this
year. Two or three new firms of turpentine
workers are preparing about there for large ope-
rations. Several new stores and shops have been
built quiterecently, and Presbyterian church
is to be erected soon. A considerable amount
of produce of all kinds finds ready market
there. iiG ifGfa sH10ft ft4Aj tIfsfHiJ
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BISHOP ATKrNsoN's AppoNrdRNrs.-Rt Rev.
Thomas H Atkinson, Bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese Of North Carolina, has made the follow
ing appointments for visitation for the Spring of
1862 which we copy from the Sentinel: iis
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-06-17
. From the Mississippi Democrat.
LETTER FROM AN EXPELLED
OFFHCE-HOLDER
How an Old WING was Served for
his Fidelity 40 tIhe Union.
The ProscriptiUe Policy Of the Bitter Finders
Further Illustrated.
GATEwOoD, YALoBUsHA CoUNTY.l
4th IOrn {

GATEwOoD, HALOBUsHA COUNTY,
June 4th, 1869. I
Editor Clarion II have seen in your paper
a request for all expelled officers to make a
statement of their antecedents. Ihave been
expelled from Office as County Treasurer of
this (Yallobusha) county. l could not take
the oath as prescribed, as held Office before
the war. AS to my politics, was always a
Wing, my first vote lin 1929 was for Henry
Clay. L am now sixty-eight years old, and
always voted Wing ticket as long as the
party existed. / was opposed to secession,
and taught my sons to oppose it. do not
pretend to say that my notions were right
and others were wrong. 1t is one of the
things that have passed. L was too old and
feeble to participate in the war; my sons, l
am proud to say, made good soldiers in the
Confederate cause. AS regards reconstrue-
ton, have been in favor of it upon just
principles. The clause DISTINGUISHING
class of white citizens am opposed TO.
l am poor and unable to work, and would
have been pleased to retain my office as
Treasurer as it helped in some measure to
support my family, but the world is wide
and large enough for all to live in, and
want to see the country prosperous and the
people happy. My time IL but short here
and want peace. l have resided in this
county thirty-six years.
Very respectfully, ETC.,
LEHMAN HALLE.