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Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
The Boston Tra&edy-The Inquest on tn.
Cody of Mrs KOhbd-VestimnnV CInsed


BosToN, August 1.-The inquest ON the
body of Mrs. Hobbs was continued o-day.
The verdict will be rendered on Monday.
Mrs. Nellie Hopkins, niece of the de-
ceased, where she was visiting, and O resi-
dent of Philadelphia, testified to the man
ner of shooting substantially as previous
witnesses, as also William T. Bullock, O
physician of Providence, and who attend
ed Mrs. Hobbs when she was shot Both
of these witnesses testified that the pistol
shots were fired when the door was shut
and neither saw who fired them. A third
witness was Lieut.. Graves, who had charge
of the police station when White was
brought in. He merely testified to that
fact. The last and most important wit
ness was officer Riply. who sat up all night
watching the prisoner, who conversed free
ly. The witness said White was MUCH
excited when he was brought in, and ex-
pressed the regret that he had not killed
himself. Shortly after he was locked up
an officer came in and said to White that
he ought to be hung White became angry
at that and said that it was cowardly, bnt
when the question was asked if it was not
more cowardly to draw pistol and pro.
ceel to fire away at a defenseless woman
until she was killed, he buried his face in
his hands and said nothing.
His shawl and military overcoat we're
brought to him. When he took the coat
he held it up, looking at it, and said cit
would have been better if had been kill
ed when wore. this" Ho said he ought
to have gone away in the afternoon as he
intended to do, bnt something detained
him, and he concluded to wait until the
next day. During the night he was rest
less. Witness asked him if he could not
sleep, and he said ooh, no there is no
sleep for the wicked; there IS no moro
sleep for me-" He said if he was the only
one to suffer it would not be 50 bad. The
remark was made that the latter's boy was
almost frantic with grief, when he replied :
"Oh, he is young there are others who
will suffer more" He inquired if she was
dead; witness replied that he did not
know, and if he did, perhaps he should
not be permitted to tell it," He replied {:
"Thats right; do not tell me anything
you have not the permission to-" He
wanted to go to the captains's room to
write note to a person who had his funds.
He also talked about his counsel, and said
he would like to have Chas. l.. Lincoln. -
He said he also would like to see Mr..
Burt, the postmaster of Boston. During
the night he also muttered to himself some
thing about being al honest man yester-
day, and now an occupant of felon's cell.
This closes tho testimony.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

limits of the city. upon which they are
erecting the necessary improvements. For
this donation they have expressed theli
gratitude to the county of New Hanover
through the Commissioners. BY the liber'
ality IF a portion of our citizens. largo
nnra5cr yet remaining to be seen, they are
in possession of means to begin the work
of construction, and we have no doubt the
remainder will assist them to complete It,
This opportunity will be afforded during
the early Fall.
It will be seen by the proceedings OF the
Executive Committee published elsewhere,
that upon the payment OF twenty-five dol
lars a person becomes life member, and
with his immediate family, is entitled to
the privileges of the Association, including
the Fair, during his life. We hope that
many of our citizens will avail themselves
of this opportunity to aid the Association
and secure the privileges which accrue.
The money received now will be OF much
more service than any future receipts. 1t
can be expended more advantageously
and will 90 far towards the permanent i'm
provement of the grounds.
We also direct attention to the cores
pondence in regard to the " Workmen's s
International Exhibition" transmitted
through Her Britanic Majesty's Vice Con-
sui, Mr.. A. SpRUNT. It will be seen that
the Committee warmly approve OF the OBJ
iects of the Exhibition, and have referred
the correspondence for action to the meet
ing of the Legislature in November. A
local organization may do much towards
forwarding the interests OF our home me-
chanics, and securing representation of
our industry and skill in the proposed Ex-
hibition. Let us by all means foster home
industry and skill, and encourage our me-
chanics to compete with their brothers of
other States and countries. we are sure
that We will not suffer by the contest.
II the Cape Fear Agricultural Associa-
ton can receive the aid necessary to COM
plete its preparations, now being rapidly
pushed forward, md if the farmers, me-
chanics, merchants and others sustain it
by their presence, and by the eXhlblslon OF
the results of their industry and skill, it
will achieve such snccess as will render
it one of the mo beneficial institutions
of the country.
The list of premiums, which is extensive
and liberal, will be published liz few days
and extensively circulated through the
counties embraced within the limits of the
Association. We hope it will attract gen
eral attention and be distributed among
the people of the several counties by those
who come in possession of them. A united
effort upon the part Of our people will es-
tablish the success of this enterprise, and
it is every way worthy of their most earn
est support. It's good influence will ex-
tend to every department Of business and
to all classes of people.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
Bank Failure.
Incidents and Moral.

Of the swindling banker at Penn Yam,
New York State. it is now said that the
loss will reach $133, 600, of which 800,
900 belong to depositors. One of the worst
features in the case is, that the banker
held large amount of federal bonds as
collaterals and for safe-keeping. These he
converted in New York from time to time,
paying the owners their interest when
due, and so avoiding suspicion. When he
disappeared there was about So, 900 in
the vault. The Watkins Express gives
the following incidents connected with
| the failure
"a lady presented check drawn by "a
distinguished attorney of Canandaigua for
the sum of ST 400 or ST, 500 only the day
before the catastrophe, and was induced
to forego payment, as q matter of tempo
rary accommodation 10 the bank, for only
day or two but having been advised by
friend subsequently, that the bank would
not be holden without the check had been
| certified she returned and had it certi-
fed, thus unwittingly releasing the attor-
ney, and lost all" Moral-Don't receive
and hold certified checks instead of the
money, merely to oblige bank officers. "A
| farmer called at the bank on Saturday to
purchase draft of $4O0, and as the clerk,
who was entirely innocent of what was
| going on, could not reach the blanks till
Mr.. Raplee came with the safe keys, the
man left his money to do little business
elsewhere. During his absence several
checks from other parties were sent in, and
as the key had not arrived, the clerk paid
| the checks ont of the farmers cash, in the
utmost good faith, using it all up, Or near
| ly so. When the farmer returned for his
draft the news of the bankers disappear
ance had just been communicated to the
clerk, but too late. The money was gone,
no draft could be given, and there is no
remedy" Moral second-Don't leave
your money without procuring the draft,
which always endeavor to obtain of sol
vent seller. Another painful incident
is that of q man who had deposited $14,- :
600 worth of national coupon bonds for
safe keeping, portion of which belonged
to children for whom he was acting as guar
dian. On hearing his and their irrepara-
BILE loss, he went into commissions, and at
| the last advices he was raving maniac. -
Moral third-Guardians should remember
to hold trust funds in registered bonds. /
It is hoped that the record of these crimes
may not be without their influence in put
ting the unwary on their guard as to the
practices of the vicious. The misfortune
seems to be that those bent on fraud, and
engaged in fraudulent practices, learn fast
er than the credulous public, and always
keep lesson or two in advance"
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
The episcopal church I'm Ireland.

The most important religious news we
have received from England for @ long
time is the announcement that the Irish
bishops 1--WE presume, of course) of the Pro.
testan. Episcopal Church, although it is
not so expressed, have resolved that gen
eral synod shall assemble at an early day,
in which the laity as we'll as the clergy
shall be represented, and also to convene
the provincial synods to consider local
changes necessary to be made in the
church. This will be the first meeting of
a synod of the English church in the Brit
ish isles in which lay representation has
ever obtained recognition. So long as the
church was an establishment connected
with the government, Parliament and the
Queen retained in their own hands the en-
tire power to regulate its affairs. The
bishops were members of the House OF
Peers for that reason but with the discs
tablishment of the church in Ireland and
The cessation of the right of Irish bishops
to seats in the House, the church in Ire
land resumes it's right to self government,
and therefore its synods will be important
bodies. The form of government for the
church in Ireland has yet to be provided,
and this is the principal object for which
these meetings are to be held.
Philadelphia american.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

DEATH OF AN Old AND EsrEr,frn IT,
ZEN AND PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE M
CAL FRATERNITY James f. Mapo.
Sen., one OF our Oldest and most estoon,a,
citizens and one who ranked among the fra.
medical men of this country, died NJ H.
residence in this city ON Monday at the 81
yanced age of "a years. His death ~.
sudden and wholly unexpected, and 10 ..
rlbuted to some disease of the tbroot
quinsy, it is thought. He compliance os
his throat the afternoon previous, but ot
tended church as usual. In the morr;n.
he arose and dressed himself, was attooIse
ed by difficulty in breathing, but bcfor.
the presence of physician could ho -
tanned, his soul had winged its flight iron,
Garth.
Our city possessed no purer citizen No
more courteous gentleman, no moro Scion
tific man nor one who had attained erol
eminenco i'll the medical profession as Dr.
McRee. In carly life he commenced tbo
practice of his profession and has boen
physician for moro than 80 years past
though not practitioner for mony
years. When the yellow fever became
epidemic here in 1922 and swept off On
many of the residents of our then tbinIv
populated city, DR.. McRee faced the pest
lence In the active and humane discharo,
OF his duty and was very successful in
treating this fell disease. His practice
over afterwards was general and exceed
inly extensive and he steadily gained emi
nence in his profession until he had reach
ed It's topmoat round and was looked up
on by tho fraternity North and South =,
one of the most eminent physicians of the
day. He was III fact the leading physician
OF the South, and prominent medical men
everywhere were proud to gain his opinion
in consultations. After long years of sue
cess DIR. McRee finally retired from prsc.
tice about the year 1876, and has since
been known only in cases of consultation.
where his advice and opinions were nj
ways sought.
The medical profession throughout the
VIII LIle loss Oh THIS
shining member of the fraternity Asa
contributor of tho Medical journal of
Science, DIR. Mcltce gained n reputation
of the first character AZ medical writer by
series of instructive and scientific ARTICLES
published in that journal, tho productions
of his pen. And if the country So nouns
him, how deeply must we feel his loss here
Porn and reared in this good old town
whore he has resided all his days; the son
of Revolutionary sire; the first III the
ranks of his profession; an able man, OF
rare intellect, literary and scientific attain
ments; good citizen; an humble pious
Christian, he was pride and mn ornament
to Wilmington. With all of his rare at
tainments and virtues he is asleep. Let us
all join in dropping a tear of regret and
breathing prayer for tho repose
of tho soul over his honored grave.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
Cape Fear Agricultural Association,

The progress OF the affairs of this Asso-
citation is very satisfactory, and we have no
doubt that sufficient preparations will be
completed in ample time for the Fair which
has been fixed for Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, the 10th, 18th, 18th
and 18th days of November next. The Ex.
ecutive Committee have labored faithfully
and earnestly IN behalf of the objects of
the Association. They began their work
with no assets. To-Day they are in DOS.
session of a beautiful site just without the
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

The New York World, in commenting
on the sndden popularity of enfranchtse
ment of the @ white folks OF tho SoutI'
expresses the following very decided opIn-
ion:
1.-THE anomaly of keeping down the
superior race is a failure, after five years oi
Congress and the army to bolster it up -
This is the abandonment of reconstruction
It's key-atone was white disfranchlsemeh
That pnlled OOt the whole arch falls ~
has fallen, and will soon be buried out u
sight,"
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
The Flying Shin.

The San Francisco Spectator says OF Mr..
Marriott, the inventor of the new balloon
He has enlisted the money and sym
pathy of some of the shrewdest men OF
this community, and they are now prepar-
ing an Avitor Of large size, by means of
which party OF six gentlemen will make
a trial trip to New York and back. This
machine will be ready for trial in sixty OF
ninety days"
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
A Home for Jefsrson navis.

An attempt is making in Bourbon county,
KY, to raise fund for the purpose of pur-
chasing home for Jefferson Davis in his
native State. A gentleman of Louisville
has offered, if fifty thousand dollars on
more shall be subscribed to the fund, to
give splendid building site for q house,
with ten acres attached, within four miles
of louisville,
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
Shingles not taxable.

Commissioner ,Delano has decided that
shingles are not taxable that they may
yet pass through other hands. as laths and
boards do. before their manufacture is
complete. This is In accordance with the
decision of ex-Commissioner Rollins.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
Health of Hon. Jefferson Davis

We hayo the pleasure (says the New
Orleans Picayune)of announcing to our
readers that in a letter very recently re-
ceived from him by relative of his, MIR.
Davis speaks of his, health as by no means
as precarions as has been lately represent
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

statements in regard to field crops. fat cattle,
| hogs and sheep dairy and household depart
nient. pork. bacon and beef, to be Furnished to
ijudges:
c4ution in their 5wer for the safe preserva ton
Of all articles and stock exhibit on, but will be
lresponsbie only for Losses that occur during the
Fair. Exhibitors must attend to and remove
their articles at The close Of The exhibition.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE JUDGES.
| The Chairmen of Committees selected for the
next Annual Fair are requested TO report 10 the
Secretary upon the Grounds OF the Association on
Wednesday morning, Nov. 18th, 1869
| The animals to which premiums shall be award
ed shall be present at the delivery OF them il con-
venent, and shall be designated by badge OK
distinction for their superiority.
| All interference with the Judges during the
performance of their duties, or attempts by any
means to bias their DECISIONS are prohibited.
| premium will no. be awarded when the ami
NAL or article is not worthy. though there isEno
competition.
will arrange the articles in their charge SO rs to
facilitate the labors Of Judges in their examlna-
tions.
live departments point out articles, &c. and at
tach prize cards Oh flags to the successful articles
and animals.
Food will be furnished for stock at the value
following:
Horses Observation-Disclosures. 4Oc per day
Cattle NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2oc
4
The annual address will be delivered before
the Association from the public stand, at ii
o'clock Thursday morning, November 18th,
1869.
The award Of premiums will take place imme-
diately after the delivery OF the annual address
from the executive stand.
Notice will be given in tme for auction sale of
stock and implements, &C., but they cannot be
removed until the close of the exhibition.
Order will be preserved during the entire
hibtion by the Marshal and six aids.
Col Fremont submitted tho following
correspondence
BRITISH VICE CONSULATE,
Wilmington N. O., 7th August, 1869. !
Sir Il havo the honor Of enclosing herewith
copy Of dispatch addressed to mo by Her Ma
jestys Consul tor North and South Carolina, an
nOuncing the programme OF WOrlmens lnter-
national Exhibition to be held at London in 1870.
also send herewith copy Of u letter to the Earl
Of Clarendon from the Secretaries OF tho Inter
national Exhibition believing that through yonr
ORGANIZATION the matter can best be MADE known
to tho public of this State.
1t will be very gratifying to tho promoters Of
the International exhibition to secure the coop
Grafton OF your influential association.
| have the honor to be, Sir,
your most Obodient servant,
ALIEN. SPRUNT,
British Vice CONSUL
COL s. H. Fremont, Presdent Cape Fear
Agricultural Association, Hjln'inJOn
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

UNION TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates Il. L. Murphy, Rufus
Garriss.
Clerk-John +. Pigford.
Constable-John Il. Rivenbark.
School Committee-Josiah Johnson, Jno.
". Murray, Pettigrew Moore.
1t will be observed that in Masonboro'
township the name of one magistrate is left
blank. Three of the candidates. Sterling
Sallings, L. L. George and BENZ. Farrow,
Jr., each received 80 votes, and consequent.
ly there WAS no election. The same thing
occurs in the list OF the School Committee
in Grant township, two of the candidates,
Alfred King and II. Garrison, having re-
ceived 10 votes each. In such cases the
Clerk OF the Superior Court is required by
law to ill the vacancies. He will no doubt
make the appointments at an early day.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
Cape Fear Agricultural Association.

Ectract from The proceedings Of tie Erecu
Hoe Committee Of he Cape Fear Agricm
turnL Association.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

4
Magistrates-John j. Conoley, E. III
McQuigg, w. M. Harriss, Anthony Howe
| (colored), Edward Cantwell, VIM Merrick
Jr. (colored) q
Clerk-W Washington Howe (cOlored.)
Constable-JoS. q. Hill (colored.)
In the township ps outside of tho city it il
impossible to tell which officers are white
and which are colored. In the city We
give them properly.
The following is list of the officers elecI
in the several townships. On Thursday
the 10Th instant, these officers arc to ap
pear before the Board of County Commits
sionors in this city to subscribe to the
oath OF office prescribed by law. The list
of townships will ba found complete:
CAsWELL TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates Corbett, j. T.. Simp
son.
Clerk. M. Lewis.
Constable &. 4. Coatin.
School Committee Richard Lewis, i.
G. COlyin, Geo. COrbett
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates LII. Bell, w. j. Bivins
ClerkA. j. Mcintyre.
Constable Bell.
School Committee--M Montague Taylor,
Miles Armstrong, JnO. Cowan.
t HOLDEN TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates j. s. Hines, James Hill.
Clerk-Robert N. Bloodworth
Constable-I. Fl. Brown.
School Committee -Jno. Ellington, JAS
Mcclure, JOS. Davis.
HARNTrr TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates 9. Davis. Delaware
Nixon.
A II
Constable Highsmith.
School Commtteo--D G.. Davis, Joseph
Pickett Jason Loftin.
CAPE FEAR TO vNsHTP
Magistrates L.. Scott, Mnrphy Ward
Jr.
Clerk Samuel Davis.
Constable VIM Moore.
School Committee-Thos. Hill, Samuel
Davis, London Bizzell.
FEDERAL POINT TOWNSHIP
Magistrates f. Hause, Sol. R9aves.
Clerk-Stephcn Keyes.
Constable-J. F. A. Reaves
School Comnittee-A. F. Hause, ste
phen Keyes Sol. Reaves.
.... COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates-S. Wagstaff, w. T. Nor
ton.
Clerk-C Nj. Galloway
Con staDle-A. Walker.
School Committee--G. W. Bordeaux,
VIM. Harrell, j. IL. Walker.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates Robinson, Il. j. An,
drews.
Clerk-G. ". Highsmith.
ConStable-A. Y. Harrell.
School Committee-James L. Corbett,
Gabriel Corbett, Alfred Heyer.
HOLLY TOWNSHIP 81"
Magistrates -C. Rowe, Geo. Page.
Clerk. n. Rowe.
Constable-J. n. Mashbnrn.
School Committee--Danl Shaw, q. II.
Cowan, w. 7. Hodges. -l 1.
MAsoNBoRo' TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates--Ehjah Hewlett, -. -.
Clerk-John A. Earrow.
Constable-James A. Montgomery.
School Committee-AmosW Walton, Eze-
kiel Hollis, John G.. Wagner,
GRANT TOWNSHIP.
Magistrates-G. w. Pollock, Stokely At
kinson.
Clerk-L. W. Howard
Constable-T. e. King.
School Committee-D. Mcmillan, Nu-
non Atkinson, -. -.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
Announcement Extraordinary,

BosToN, August Last night the &C
complished daughter of Professor A
was led to the altar by Fred. Douglass
Jr., son of the colored orator. A grani
reception came off in the evening. .-Tele
gram in Philadelphia Telegraph.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

ELECTION RETURNS. The following is
the official countaof the recent election in
I this county,as obtainsa from the official
returns andas pronounced official by the
I(yonnfy commissioners.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13

Sixteen young ladies and fifteen gen
tlemen graduated last week from the
Baptist University at Lewisburg, Penn
sylvania.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
From the Montgomery Mail.
Hon, jesse liz. Grant for Governor of Ala


bama.
The following dispatches will be read
with interest by every truly loyal man in
the State, and must attract the attention
of the people of the whole nation. 1t is a
movement in the interest of peace, and
must be attended with tho most salutary
results
SELMA, Ala. August B.
10 lion. .jeSse II. Grant, t0pinJton Il. o.,
Ky.:
SIR Is there any truth in the rumor
that you will refuse the nomination of the
loyal Conservative men of the truly Ma
tional Republican party of Alabama, as
candidate for Governor The people are
a unit for you, regardless of race, color or
previous condition. Your assent to the
spontaneous voice of the loyal masses will
mark the return of an era Of peace and
prosperity. S. F. RICE.
ALEX. WHITE.
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-13
BRITISH VICE CONsULATE,
BRITISH CONSULATE,

CHARLEsTON, July 70, 1869
SIR Il enclose to you herewith copy of the
programme which has been issued by tho Secre-
taries to the " WOrkmen's International fXhihi-
ton to be held in London i'll 1S1O-and also a
copy of a letter Addressed by them to the Earl OF
Clarendon, wherein this views Of the Committee
having the matter in charge are more fully set
forth.
l also enclose to you the proceedings of the
g South Carolina State Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society," from which yOu will perceive the
mode havo adopted ior bringing 10 the notice
of the inhabitants OF this State the fact that tho
- Workmen's International Exhibition - is to be
held in London in 1870
| observe that the Committee of the Cape
Fear Agricultural Association " attend to their
duties ut Wilmington, and it seems to mo that
the organization OF that association may furnish
the opportunity of making known the fact that Il
" "Woikmens international Exhibition is to be
held in London in 1870. And the Off oers of that
association may also be disposed to make
rangements for the examination OF articles fit for
exhibition and lend their aid to facilitate the for
warding of tho same.
Will you be kind enough to inform me OF the
steps you may determine to adopt to give pub-
city to the views Of the Committee? ? will add
that l do not direct public advertisement because
l am not instructed to resort to that course, nor
am informed that advertising expenses will be
reimbursed.
am, sir,
Your most obcdient servant,
(Signed) II. p. WALKER,