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

MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
A. T. Il o. RAILROAD. the Charlotte
Times we learn that a meeting of the
Stockholders of this road was held in that
city on Tuesday last. The session was
harmonious. and the amended charter,
granting aid from the State to the amount
of two million dollars, was unanimously
adopted The old Board of Directors was
reelected. Col. VIM. Johnston rendered
his resignation as President, but this was
declined. The Times says it is the inten-
ton to push this road through the noun
tains to Jonesboro,' Tenn, and connect it
eventually with the great valleys of the
Cumberland and Mississippi.
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 ". P. Prince. When first
seen they had two horses, but disposed of
them before arrest.-Ral. Standard.
THREE TIMES WEEK AGAIN. "Sil-
yer Wave in consequence of the heavy
freight which is passing over its line, has
been compelled to resume her trips three
times week, running as before, leaving
here Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
and returning on the intervening days.
This is better success than was expected
for this season of the year.
AN OLD CITIZEN OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY
GoNE.-We learn that Mr.. VIM. Miles,
citizen of Northampton, some ninety odd
years of age, died few days since. Mr..
M. was, we believe, native of Virginia.
Weldon NeoCs.
DEAD.-Jackson, the negro man who, in
a fainting fit, fell into the fire on Saturday
night last, has since died from the effects
of the injuries sustained by him. We learn
that the man had been burned in a similar
manner, but not as severely, four or five
times before. -Newbern Jour. Of Com.
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS follow
ing opinions have been delivered
By Pearson, G. j., in Gibson as. Smith,
from Cabarrus, no error, judgment affirmed.
In Scott rs. Elliott, from Chatham, venire
de n0Uo.
By Reade, j., in McKesson Us. Bynum,
from Burke, no error. In Lattemore as
Dixon, from Cleaveland, demurrer over
ruled.
By Rodman, j., in Blankinship cs. Nc
Mahon, from Yancey, error. In Wads-
worth vS. Davis, remanded.
BY Dick, j., in Perry as. Campbell, from
Alexander, judgment affirmed In Morri-
son 0s. Cornelius, from Iredell, Judgment
affirmed SO far as appealed from by plain
tiff, Judgment reversed and centre de zorro,
so far as appealed from by defendant.
BY Settle, J., in Shipp vs. Hettrick, from
rutherford, report of Commissioners be
reformed SO as to charge the plaintiff
with the value of Confederate money re-
ceived on the sale notes in 1862, and also
with the value of Confederate money re-
ceived in 1868, on the bond of @. l.. and
J. v. Harris, and referred to the Clerk. In
Mary Dunn, &c parte, from Wake, no er-
ror, Judgment affirmed.
AT WoRK.-The cheering intelligence
continues to reach US from all sections of
the country surrounding us that the far
mers are embracing the advantages which
the splendid weather of the past month has
afforded them. The blacks have, we un-
derstand, quite generally gone to work, an
indication We hope of reason on their part.
Weldon Ne1CS.