Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-26

1855, had the desired effect He has now
been confined, says writer in the Ashe-
vile News, for about IS months having
been thrust into Castle Pinknev. Charles,
ton Harbor, by Gen. Candy, and there
confined for s months. He was subse-
quently removed to Raleigh, and finally to
the jail in Buncombe county
Raj. Standard
AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION, SATURDAY.
We are more than happy at being able to
say this morning, that the call for all Agri-
cultural Convention, to be held in this CITY
on the 20th--last Satnrday->vas decided
success. The number in attendance was
large, and the spirit and enthusiasm which
prevailed Is ar assuit.:.ce Of The recurrence
of our annual State Fairs. Col Sion e.
Rogers reported that the old Fair Grounds
could be secured fer the purpose. from the
city, and that the Secretary of State, who
Is authorized to establish al Agricultural
Bureau by the Constitution, would cheer
fully cooperate will the State Agricultural
Society a the s*reat work of promoting the
agricultural Interests of the State Several
speeches were delivered, and the Society
was fully organized.
In our next We shall present the pro-
ceedI1gs Of the meeting, with additional
remarks. Raj Sentinel
SINGULAR PHENOMENA. M. 2. Penland
writes to the Ashev,Ile News SIS follows
I" There Is al The Green Mountain, Yam
cey coanty, +. c., near the residence of
Mr.. William Gardner, and only few PAGES
from the main road leading from Burns
vile to Asheyile, rock some nine feet in
length by four In width, elevated three feet
at one end and one foot at the other, above
the surrounding earth, dipping to the
Southwest Or 10 degrees, having the
tracks of various animals-cows, dogs,
bears, deer, &c.-so Enthusiastically imprin-
ted III It's surface that there can be no mis-
take rs to their genulneness. The South
ern end Of the rock is literally covered with
tracks. Mr.. Gardner would take pleasure
IN showing this record OF the great past to
any persons passing that way. Will the
State Geologlst, in passing, or any other
scientific person, give us the Interpretation
thereof
FIRE IN GRANVILLE granary at
tached TO the premises OF Maj. John Ii.
Young, four miles from Henderson, aud
rented TO Mr.. Berry Tucker, was burned
by an incendiary Gu the night of the 10th
The loss, including wheat thresher and
some other articles. is estimated by Major
Young at over 1000 The house was
nearly new, and was q large one.
Henderson Iader.
MEETING OF THE NEwBERN BAR.-At u
meeting OF the members Of Newborn Bar,
held February Goth, 1869, and called to take
some action upon the death Of Jno. n.
Washington, Esq, His Honor Judge
Thomas. was called to the Chair, and ex-
planned the object of the meeting
Mr.. NJ. Dew. Stevenson was requested
to act as Secretary.
On motion of Hon. N. E. Manly com
mlttee OF three was appointed by the
Chair to draw resolutions expressive of the
sentiments of the Bar on this sad occa-
sion.
The Chair appointed Hon NJ E. Manly,
Hon. c. G. Clark and Maj. John Hughes.
The committee through their Chairman,
reported the following resolutions, which
were adopted
l. Inasmuch as it has pleased Almighty God in
His sdpreme Wisdoro to remove from earth our
brother, John N. Washington, we bow with hum
bio submission to His inscrutabe will.
2. Believing it, however, not to be inconsistent
with christian resignation to the decree of Provi
dence, we desire to commemorate our high and
heartfelt appreciation HIS talents and virtues,
and to lament that in tho vigor OF his manhood.
and while he was just entering, as it were, upon
of greater usefulness and distinction, he
has been cut do IN midst
3. His memory wilt be kindly and respectfully
cherished in the time to come travel on to
the bourne which he has reached and long will
sad feelings OF regret arise as view his vacant
chair in our circle.
4. With his bereaved wife and children we sim
cerely sympathZe and condole. In this circle,
the family there is vacant chair which can never
be filled We pray God to be mindful of His
merciful promises in behalf of the widow and
the fatherless"
After the adoption Of the resolutions,
appropriate remarks were made by Hon.
NJ. E. Manley, Alex. Justice, Esq, Hon.
@. G. Clark and J. Fl. Haughton, ESQ.
On motion of J. Fl. Haughton, Esq, the
Secretary was requested to furnish Mrs.
Washington and family with a copy of the
resolutions.
On motion OF Maj. John Hughes, the
Chairman of the committee on Resolutions
was requested to present them to the court
at its next session, with the request that
they be spread on the record.
On motion of J. FL. Haughton, Esq, the
city papers are requested to publish the
proceedings Of the meeting.
G. K. THOMAS, President.
II. DEW. STEVENSON. Secretary.