Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-15
STATE NEWS.

honr-the Chief Justice and all the Associ-
ate Justices present, and the old Pilgrim
and Cape Colder occupying one corner of
the room. The &c situation y is unchanged,
| we believe, and Ashley " sticks" as SUN
ner said to Stanton There are rumors that
the attachment for contempt will yet be
served, but still other rumors that the
Court is getting weakened
| The Court has not goDe into the election
of Clerk, Reporter, Marshal or Librarian.
The following gentlemen have been eX-
amined and licensed to practice, viz
Geo. Il. Snow, Raleigh
J. A. Jones, Wake
Charles M. Wesson, Northampton.
Erasmus d. Scales, Rockingham.
Jno. A. Moore. Chowan
James M. Mullen, Perquimans.
Robt. ". Means, Cabarrus
Benz. j. Bullock, Jr.. franklin
W. Ii. Burgess, Northampton.
Mr. Fabius FL. Busbee, of Wake, Mr.. Ike
r. Stray born, of Orange, and Mr.. James
Ii. Harper, of Caldwell, passed an ap-
proved examination at last June Term, and
were licensed to practice in all the Courts
Of the state, on yesterday.
Raleigh Sentinel
| MONICIPAL ELECTION AT COMPANY SHOPS.
The ecet ticket carried the day, in the cleo
ton at Company Shops, on Mondy. Party
issues were not brought to bear-the dues-
ton being "sperits or no sperits." Col.
A. G. McAllister was elected Mayor, and
Messrs. Thomas Robertson, Q. Davis, Thos
Sellers, j. r. Murphy, aud Jno. Lane
| (ncgro) Commissioners.
! MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN HILLsBoRo' At
the Charter election in Hilisboro, on Mon
! day, A. Q. AIurdock, Esq, was elected
| Mayer, anl Messrs Pogua, Dickson Whit
ted, Corbin, Cooley and d. G. Parks, Com
missioners, For the seventh Commits
aI0ner there was tie between MessrS.
Reese, Webb and g. Parka-each receiving
II votes.
KINsToN. The little town of Kinston has
! cause to be gratiied at the result of the
municipal election, the entire Radical
ticket being swept from the field and the
Democratic candidates triumphantly cleo
ted The officers elect are Mayor.
A. Pridgen Commissioners-T. A. Wood
ley, T. A. Harvey, A. r. Miller, N. d.
Myers.
The INDEPENDENT SoUrHRoN. is
the title of a weekly paper which will make
its appearance in Goldsboro' in few days,
Major VIM. A Hearne the proprietor Col
r. E. Bell, the editor.
The subscri ption price of the Seuthron
viii be one dollar u year in gold or its
equivalent.
Persons wishing to subscribe may leave
their names either at the Messenger or
News Office.
APPOINTED. His Excellency, Gov. Hol-
den, on yesterday appointed W. J. Kellogg
Inspector of Wood and Shingles for the
city of Wilmington, vice Geo. ". Grice,
resigned.-Ral. Standard, SUI inst.
What next
INJUNCTION CAsE.-We learn that the In
junction case VS.. the Public Treasurer and
the Chatham Railroad will be argued be-
fore the Supreme Court this morning.
Raj. Sentinel, StA inst.
ELECTION OF Town OFFICERs-SUCCEss
OF THE CITIZENS TICKET. with much
pleasure that We announce the result of the
election held in town last Monday, for
Mayor and Commissioners.
Although the contest was not strictly
phLtISEtlI, LnCI0 was SLlll COuSIUGIdDl0 1cGI-
ing elected, and the success Of the Citizens
ticket is subject of universal approval
throughout the community.
The officers elected are all gentlemen of
high standing, and will no doubt control
the affairs Of the town to the best advan-
tage.
The following are the officers for the en-
suing twelve months
\. M. Lawrence Mayor
II. II. Shaw,
M. Weddell, Commissioners.
JOS. Il. Bowditch,
1arboro' Soutzerner.
ROBBERS ARREsrED.-We are glad to
learn that considerable success has at
tended the exertions OF the citizens of
Rocky Mount in their attempt TO bring to
merited punishment the Infamous band of
robbers who have been recently committing
their dcpredations in that locality.
A vigorous pursuit has been carried on
since the dispersion OF the gang near the
residence of Mrs. Lewis sone weeks ago,
which has resulted in the apprehension
and imprisonment of six, four being con-
fined in the Nash Co., and two in the Wake |
Co. Jail. It is to be hoped they will not |
succeed in Guiding condign punishment.
TarbOro' SOuthe1.neT.
HOMICIDE IN WILLIAMsToN.-On Christ |
mas day in WILLIAMSON, Shad Sykes col |
ored, was unfortunately killed by Henry
Brooks, Of the same color We under
stand the homicide was the result of acct |
dent and the careless handling of a gun, |
which Brooks states he did not know was |
loaded.
He was arrested and committed to the |
jail OF Washington county.
IRE IN HAMILTcN-We regret TO learu
that a destructive fire occurred in Hamilton
on las: Monday morning.
The store Of Mr.. Frank Boyle was de-
stroyed, together with his entire stock of
goods valued at 81, 900, upon which there
was no insurance.
1t vas the work Of a negro incendiary,
who has been arrested and is now in the |
custody Of the Sheriff of the county. This
blow falls heavily upon Mr. Boyle, who at
the time was doing a thriving business.
New Variety of Cotton.
a new variety of cotton is being raised i
in Texas, called ''lace" cotton. It is said