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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
The Church or EugIand

1t is reported, on alleged good authori-
ty, that large number of clergymen of
the English Established Church have
signed petition to the Ecumenical Coun-
Gil, praying s'That, should the decision of
the council be unfavorable las the petition
ers believe it not improbable it will bel to
the validity of Anglican orders, the petit
TONERS and others of their body who have
entered the ministry of the English Church
through religious motives should be re.
ceived into the Catholic Church, ordained
as priests, employed as such, and allowed,
if married, to continue so until the death
Of their present wives, those married not
to be employed as confessors."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

tlat the duty on coal aud iron bo raised in
order that the pillars of the present doml-
nant party can subscribe literally not GhIy
to election funds, but to private funds, tes-
timonials and presents, &c. The last ar
guments were most conclusive and the
second Washington promised to give their
suggestions (hinS) due consideration, and
retired at night wondering what shape the
next present would take and how much 1T
would be worth. The great parade OF IG-
ures made by Boutwell, in order to lnflu-
ence the elections and throw dust into the
eyes OF his party can be easily shown up.
For instance he claims to have economlsed
and SO reduced expenses that he has paid
off some $4,000 900 of our debt. Tbis
is the dodge. At the close Of the war
there was remaining on hand some six
hundred millions OF material of war I'M
used. Under the administration of Presi-
dent johnson this material was put up in
small lots SO as not to glut the market and
in order to obtain the best prices that
could be got for it. AS soon as the Radi-
cal party came into power they threw oil
the government stores and other material
remaining on hand upon the market, and
sold to quiet purchasers. By the forced
sale Of vessels and other material it is be
LEVIED that $50 100000 have been realized.
This money was devoted to the sale of
bonds which are now Haunted in our faces
as SO many evidences of Radical economy.
Here is the secret of the O,000,00 pur-
chases of bonds. One Radical Admins
tration buys vessels at million each, out
goes million Of five twenty bonds to pay
for it. Another Radical Administration
sells the vessel for $25, 1000. With this
$50, 900 the Secretary of the Treasury buys
$50, S33 in $40 bonds at 100, and then
claims this double act Of waste and sacri-
lice tho merit of administrative success,
but SO expert and reckless is Boutwell, that
not the least dependence can be placed in
the reports he issues from his department.
CHALLENGE TO MrnnEEs.- extract
from the Raleigh Sentinel the following
fair and generous challenge to millers by
Mr.. Alex. Oldham, of our city, proprietor
OF the Cape Fear Flour Mills Mr.. Old
ham is anxious to compete with any mil
Ter who may desire to accept of the chal
lenge to exhibit at our Fair, and gener.
ously claims Gil who may accept it as his
guests during Fair week
A challenge to any miller in North Carolina for
o. $50 silver goblet. for the largest yield, and
finest quality OF flour from 10 bushels of wheat,
the products Of the whole 10 bushels to be ex-
hibited at the New Hanover County Fair, COM
meucing on tho 10th November.
secondly, $40 silver cup for the best barrel OF
homiDy,
Thirdly, 50 hat for the best barrel of corn
meal, ali 10 DO determined by the judges at said
Fair.
Ali who accept this challenge, and fail to
compote, viii. of course, pay their proportiate
part for the prizes, aud the parties accepting will
notify me by the 10th inst.
viii claim any or all who may accept this
challenge a5 my guests during the week of the
Fair.
ALEX. OLDHAM,
Proprietor Cape Fear Flour Mills.
Wilmington, NJ &.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

The New York Association for the re-
vention of Gambling has just issued an
appeal to the public for material aid with
which to prosecute its work. During the
past year it has succeeded in effectually
closing more than three hundred gaming
haunts, besides reporting over one thous-
and venturesome clerks TO their employers
In all but 1.-THE of the cases SO reported
employees were retained in their positions
under pledges that they would avoid gam
bling in the future. -Baltimore San.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
IsraeiI,es in Austrian UnIv.r.i,,e

Hitherto the Austrian universities have
not admitted Israelites as professors, but
the disability is at last removed. DIR.
Maunther, an eminent oculist of the school
of Stilwag and Won Graefe, has been ap-
pointed to the chair of ophthalmic surgery
in the University of Innsbruck. The race
throughout the world seems to be casting
Off its garbadine, it's robe of sufferance,
and humbly taking on garments of grace
and honor
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
Work for Bows

7 lie New York Journal of Commerce, on
training boys, is in favor of agriculture
first. mechanical trades second. and saws :
1--WE would not train the boy to any
mercantile business, as that department is
already overcrowded by the boys who are
brought up to look down on manual labor
and to aim at a clerkship as the only fit
employment for dainty persons, who dis
like dirty work.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
nf.rson Davis.

The telegraph has informed us that Mr.
DAVIS has reached his home In Mlsslssip
nj where, we understand, it is his inten-
tion to remain among his friends for the
balance of his life. That politicians may
not be misled, the Picayune asserts 'na'
Mr.. DAVIS will not and cannot unoer any
POSSIBLE circumstance, be induced to enter
into the politics of the day. or accept any
nosition in public life. AS to this he is
content to be of the past; as to works OF
material usefulness, he desires to be OF the
nreSent
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

Quails are now seeking winter quarters
IN the West. This is said to indicate q
hard winter.
Admiral Semmes lectured before q large
audience at Richmond, Va, on Friday
night last. 49,.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
Caution.

A. Jenkins of the Paris Press writes -
"The Princess de Metternich is to retire
from society for little while, and is buy
ing lots of edgings. insertions, muslins,
and so or, which she is making up into
little garments too large for doll and too
small for herself"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12
A Good Suggestion

We hope our Cheese Manufacturers will send
specimens of their excellent Cheese to the viii.
mington Fair. We understand our friend. J. r.
N er OF Yancy county. has put up large mum.
will astonleh the people OF Wilmington with an
exhibition OF what We Aountsin can do in
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

Cape Fear Agricultural Associations Eair
In reply to numerous letters and Ell
quiries am daily receiving, l desire to
ask all papers interested in the success OF
our Fair to publish the following informa'
ton
l. All persons can exhibit articles, but
only Life and Annual members can com.
pete for premiums. The paymentlof twen-
ty-five dollars constitutes a person a Life
member, and two dollars an Annual NOM
Der.
2. All articles competing for premiums
must be entered at the Secretaries office
upon the Grounds, by Wednesday, 18th
inst. at 10 o'clock a. m.
3. All articles intended for exhibition
will be brought to Wilmington and re-
turned after the Fair, by all the railroads
and steamboats,, free of charge.
4. All articles should be securely bagged,
boxed or barreled, and all stock should be
attended by a groom, or be sufficiently
we'll broken to stand to the halter.
5. Everything should be plainly marked
and directed to Gen.l r. Ransom, Mar
shall, G. F. A. A. at Wilmington.
Jos. A. ENGELHARD,
Sec. Elk. Committee.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

Proprietor Cape Fear Flour Mills.
Wilmington, n. g.
The Great Western ETeteCr-Housts Shaken
and Windows Broken.

The Dayton (Ohio) Journal publishes
the following dispatches
Kenton, Hardin county, Ohio, October
27.--At three o'clock this morning the in
babitants of our village were suddenly
startled from their slumbers by q terrific
noise, accompanied by an oscalating move
ment of their beds. rafting Of doors, win
dows, and general shaking up of build
ings, causing many to rush out on the
street to ascertain the meaning of the
strange phenomenon. The earth's undu-
lations were distinctly felt by several per-
sons who happened to be upon the streets
at that early hour. A few seconds before
the report the northern sky was iilumina-
ted as bright as day. The same sound,
preceded by vivid light. was noticed at
several places in different directions from
here.
KENToN, Ohio, October GA little be-
fore three o'clock this "Wednesday morn
ing the inhabitants Of this place and the
immediate vicinity were aroused from their
slumbers by most terrific shock, which
was followed by general Earring of hous-
es. The windows of several houses were
broken. Many of our citizens rushed out
into the streets to ascertain the cause of
this phenomenon. Just before the report
the northern and northeastern skies were
as bright as MONDAY. It seemed to be OF
an extremely local character and going in
northeastern direction.
The Dictator SpeaI&s-A Free Country!
RICHMOND, Oct. so, 1869.
10 MAJOR j. H. Donoran, Military Conn.,
missioner. Norfolk.
Assume military jurisdiction of the case
private Charles FL. Smith Discontinue
proceedings commenced against him in
the civil courts, ard prefer and forward
charges against him for trial by military
commission.
by order Of General Candy
LEWIS L. CAzIARC,
A. D. G.. and A. A. G..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-12

| the fruit line. We 'eei confident there will he
no Apples at the Fair superior, if equal to those
raised by our friend Neili. The people Of the
Eastern part of this State don't really know what
luxuries the Mountains can ard do produce, aud
no better times and places could be eelectod
than at their Fairs, to take little of the starch
out of them. by making exhibition OF our
Fruits, Cheese and Vegetables.
We sincerely trust the suggestion OF the
Asheville NeacS will be listened to by his
mountain friends Tho people of Eastern
North Carolina are too much strangers to
those of the West. We ought to know
more of each other, and our Fairs are as
much calculated to do good by introducing
the people of the various sections of the
State to other as in any other way.
Our people do not know what is being
done in Western North Carolina. The
productions of that section are not seen in
our markets. It's manufactures are
unknown to US. This should not be the
case, and we do not wish it to continue.
By all means let us use the Fair of the Cape
Fear Agricultural Association to do away
with this unnatural condition of affairs
Let us know each other and trade with
each other.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-29
NEW SYSTEM OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION. =

New SYSTEM OF MUSICAL INSTRUCTION. -
The lecture delivered at the Presbyt terrain
Church last evening, upon new system OF
teaching vocal music, by Mr.. r. NJ. McIn
tosh, was both highly interesting and in
structive. Before commencing descrip-
ton of the course of instruction he has
adopted, the speaker made few remarks
upon the very important part music should
take in Divine worship, and was earnest in
his advocacy of congregational singing in
our Churches, the choir forming as it
were, only the part of leader. He then
proceeded to illustrate his remarks by ex-
plantations upon the blackboard. the
extreme simplicity of which, and the
ease by which, they were comprehended
by all was evident in the rapid progress
made by his impromtu, through diffdent,
class. His system is new and original, any
number-even an entire congregation
can be taught at once, and he possesses the
happy faculty of imparting instruction
both pleasantly and efficiently
Mr.. Mcintosh proposes to organize clas-
ses here. His terms are 81 per single
scholar, and SO for families, for course
of twelve lessons.
We return our thanks to him for copy
Of his Musical work, entitled "Tabor. or
the Richmond collection of Sound Music, "
designed by himself for the various reli-
gious societies of the Southern and South
western States.
D0iJu T0u7.n0I 07fb
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-29
Immigration.

The Eastern North Carolina 1mmIgra-
ton Association promises much good to
our State. Those who have 1t mainly III
charge are men Of energy and public spirit
who do not fail in what they undertake.
They recognize the difficulties IN the way
especially in our depressed and impoYer-
ished condition. Of securing an abundance
OF reliable labor, and are prepared to meet
and overcome them. This Association
seeks to give profitable employment to all
,ur own honest and industrious laborers,
white or black. and also strives to regain
the lost prosperity of our people by the in
PRODUCTION Of foreign labor. Ia fact, we
have to look mainly to foreign emigration
in our present alarming state OF demoral-
cation and disorganiZation, and to the ap-
,,licatiou to the soil OF such labor, COM
bined with home industry, for whatever OF
prosperity We can reasonably hope for IN
the future There Is no other material
redemption and agricultural improvement
for us. Success, then, to these efforts to
turn the tide of emigration to our shores.
Away with all opposition to an enterprise
that should commend itself to every man
who has at heart the good of our poor Old
State. Our people should arouse to the
Importance OF this great movement. Let
those who are working in behalf of this
good cause be encouraged and sustained.
The Association is in earnest. Already has
it sent two agents direct to Europe to
secure and forward laborers to our State.
These agents write back encouraging &C
counts. The Executive Committee, viz ::
Hon. WILLIAM 7. DoRTcH, of Goldsboro',
Col. S. L. FREMONT and DR.. A. J. DERos-
SIT, of this city, will receive and forward
to those agents applications for laborers,
and will give all information necessary to
those asking for it.
The following letter to DR.. SATCHwELI,
President Of the Association, is from one
of these agents
HoRGEN, SUTHERLAND, Jan. ID, 1863.
DR.. s. S. SATCHwELL--
Dear Sir : After my respects, this IL to inform
YOU that arrived at this place on the 3ls uit.,
after long, rough and very disagreeab!e voyage.
We have commenced operations here and have at
this time several families siTcady engaged to send
oyer to America. Since l left home, have learn
ii that there is Steamship Company running
line CT Steamers from New York to Wilmington,
y. o. also learn that they propose to carry
emigrants cheaper than the Newbern line. You
viii confer favor by seeing their Agent in Will
Jnngton and ascertain their price for carrying
migrants from New York to Wilmington, n. c.,
AID let me know immediately, az l wish and
feel my duty to get the emigrants over there as
cheap as possible. hope We will be able TO start
homo about the frat of February.
Thinking that the farmers would not object 10
receiving few Grape Vines, have this day
Gagged ten thousand 100000 EinGs, which | eX-
pect to send over With the first lot OF emGrauts.
&nd wish the vines to be distributed amongst
the members Of our Society.
PleSse write soon and OhiiEe,
Yours, fSr,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-29
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL.
WILMINGTON, n. G.
EsIDAx. JANUARY 80. 1860.
Senator PGrdie.

AS was expected, the Senate has nnaly
decided that Mr.. PURDIr, the able anu IN
corruptible Senator froIn Baden ana 90
lunbus. was not entitled to his seat. This
action astonishes no one, although the
same body had investigated the matter be-
fore and came to different conclusion.
Mr.. PUED1E was evidently in the way OF
certain men in the Accomplishment OF then
nefarious schemes. and of course he was
made to walk the plank" He was 100
bold and defiant in his opposition 10 the
Ring" in their efforts to rob and plum
der the State, to be tolerated by the men
who control Legislative action
Mr.. PuRD1E returns to his constituents
with the consciousness OF having performed
his duty to them and the people OF TIC
whole State, and possesses more thelF coli-
fidence than when they conferred upon
him the important trust to which ne mas
been so faithful. All good wishes attend
him in his forced and illegal retirement.
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a,aden and Columbus Counties.

Governor Holden has Issued his proc!a-
nation appointing Thursday, the 18th day
of February next, for the purpose OF cleo
ting Senator from the Fourteenth Sena-
torial District, composed Of the counties
of Bladen and Columbus, in place OF Sena-
tor J. W. PURDUE, declared to be banned
by the Fourteenth Article Of the Federal
Constitution.
We trust our friends will Immediately
put forward their best man. No effort
should be spared to prevent those men who
have wronged the people Of these COUNT es
in illegally thrusting out Mr. PURDUE, to
reap the advantage of their own misdeeds
Let q good man and true be sent to the
Senate. It can be done if our friends will
ONLY go to work
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-29

King is thought to be mortal, although no
"a still alive. The condition Of young
Ward yesterday was very critical. and 't Is
hardly probable that he will recover. MIR.
King is an old and esteemed resident OF
Robson county Young Ward was
ouiet and inoffensive man, who attended
to his own business and harmed nebody.-
Every effort shonld be made to ferret out
this rascally band and bring them 10
justice.
Since writing the above we have received
tvo letters from Lumberton on the same
subject. We publish the following:
T,,,t7eErroN jar. q, 1869.
1,,,- ro,.,,,,.r -. orr community - again
The sccrn NJ rnusiIaI excitement, IN consequence
If most dastardir attempt 1T murder and r"hbe
~. npder the following circumstances:
On Saturday evening 3asf reuben hlh?, Wy
~ 90 Tesrs has been Sheriff of this county, ieft
town for his place of residence, about Two nalies
blatant Re arrived about dusk, apd hs'o Deen
Home but few moments when he was attacked
AZ his freaide by gaGg of robbers IN dlsguise;
Iand 6 in number The frat 1ntimatlon ne nad
Of their presence was man in the door with
gun pointed at him and the demand for ms gola
and silver. DIR King jumped from his seat and
succeeded in knocking down the InuIzie ~ ' tha
fellows gun, when the load was discharged IN ths
floor. SrtIr6iF through.
with t6is gcoundrel, Mr. K. was shot IN the BACK
with pistol, which caused him to fal hcip!e"T
to the floor . aba.
Mr. E Z. Ward, who wac also present, was shot
twice both taking effect. from which he Will pro-
badly die. ,o -. .,o
recovery of Mr.. King. A.
The robbers then proceeded to ransach the
house. getting Only about $500 from the pocket OF
the latter They then made good their escape
before any assistance could be had from to"D.
This is one OF the boldest and most outrageous
cases of murder and robbery 1t has ever beah our
sad lot to record and is but carrying OUT 10 JUS
legitimate result the teachings Ok hadlcaieLn IN
der the reconstruction laws of Congress. Times
arc getting Yuuch in this county ana must
continue to do go until the punishment IS ace
innate to the crimes committed which at present
ia q mere nockerv # aDythime. like justice. No
man is safe who il Supposed 50 have little mo-
ney. r
Gov. Holden ordered the Sheriff OF Robeson
some timo ago TO capture these robbers and muir
derers at al! hazards, but his order was never
obeyed. Now Let Us see what they Wiil do WAen
it comes SO near their own doors. The ilng!sad-
er OF this band, Il. z. Lowry was in Jail recently
but owing to the negligence of Sheriff ana ail0f
he soon got out. Tney are al supposed 20 DC
free nulattoes except ono or two. . 49,,
This entire community deeply tee. fer 9h;flh
King and family, as also with MIR. Ward. II thelr
great affection, as they were 10th p3aceabie and
Good citizens and the loss Of such q III an as Err
King will be m0urned by very many to whom he
has bsen friend in time Of need.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-01-29
EVIDENCE OF MR.. JOHN W. STEPHENS.

EVIDENCE OF MIR. JOHN W. STEPHENS.
Question BIZ Mr.. jStceet-Were you interested in
the passage of any resolution of this General As
senbly at its first session, and 1t so, what resoiu-
tion
Ans,ge,'-I was, in two. The first was reso.
luton from the Committee on Privileges and
Elections; the second was resolution introduced
! by Mr. Welkcr to allow me my per diem and mile
age while contesting the Hon. Bedford Brown 3
seat in the Senate.
Question 6y Mr.. SIR, et-Did you have any con-
yersation with Senator Robbins in regard to the
resolution giving you per diem and mileage if so
repeat in detail that conversation?
4nS2-e3-I did, after the resolution was lost on
FRIDAY night. On Saturday morning, the ga Of
August, met Mr. Robbins in the lobby and ask
cd his opinion as to my getting my FER d1ene and
vote for it. asked him If no could get a recon-
siderati0n Of the matter, and told him that If be
would, should satisfy him for it. He said he
would try. then told him that If he succeeded
l would pay him $50 This took place short time
before the question came up again in the Senate
Mr.. Robbins did appear "a my behalf and sue
ceeded in getting my per diem, when paid Mr..
Question 6g M, Gatling-Did you consider, at
the time you made this offer to MIR. Robbins. that
you were employing him as lawyer or that you
were Offering him bride for his vote !
Ans1cer-I said to Mr.. Robbins during the con-
versation above alluded to, "You are lawyer and
l know that lawyers work for money" consld-
cred l was not paying him fpr his vote because he
had already stated to me that he expected to vote
for me.
Question Ly NJ. Gohing-How long were you
engaged IN talking to Mr.. Robbins on the SUBJ
ject
.dns,rer.We had but one conversation on the
subject which was in the lobby, and it lasted not
more than five minutes.
Question by Mfr. Gat,5ng-Did Mr. Robbins init.
mate to you that he desired to return that money
to you, and for what reason?
AnslceT-Yes, he came to me in my seat in the
Senate after the adjournment, and said he de-
sired to return me the money, for he considered
| 1t wrong that he should keep it.
Question by Mr.. Gatlng-Do you recollect
| the money!
recollection.
Question By NJ. Gotltng-At the time this trans.