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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
From the New York Democrat
THE SOUTH.
What She Is Capable Of

A few years ago New York received forty
times as much cotton as Baltimore. Last
year it has received only nine times as
much. This fact is terribly suggestive to
northern merchants and capitalists. 1t IS
also suggestive to the southern people, Who
may discover in it a sure way to pay of tho
debt of revenge which every true southern
man is supposed to owe us. for all the hOr-
rid denominations of the negro war. Sup
pose the southern people should resolve,
with entire unanimity, to trade no more
with the north-that they should make
Baltimore, and Norfolk, and Savannah,
and other southern ports, the Gepots OF ali
| their trade with Europe and the old world
| what then would become Of our com
merce ? Where will Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, and the lesser cities of the
north, find the great staples Of commerce,
which have hitherto employed more than
two-thirds of our shipping and CT our me-
chanical industry ? The south has only to
establish direct trade with the Old World
to strip the north, for all time, of two
thirds of its commerce; and then hall OF
the other third may be diverted from the
north or east by q railroad cOmmunlca-
ton between Norfolk, Virginia, and
the great West With such railroad Nor
folk would be far more natural and con-
venieDt entrepOt for all the Western and
European trade than New York. That the
south has this game in its hands, if il
chooses to play it, no one will doubt. Ana,
therefore, every hour the northern people
permit this horrid Congressional persecu-
ton of the southern people, they are estab-
fishing the strongest possible motives ios
their own ruin. AS it is, southern man VINO
trades single dollar with Boston must De
sneak. How much better would he be Tor
trading with Philadelphia It is not com
mon for human nature to seek to strength
en- the hand that smites it. The very
wealth of New York, which enabled 1t t.
furnish money to Lincoln to carry on the
war, was, two thirds of it at least, derived
from the trade of the south. Ii the south
had, twenty years ago, established direct
trade with Europe for all her staples, the
north would never have acquired the wealth
and power to subjugate The southern
States, and, although we have pillaged
those States with our armies, although We
have burnt their fences, rifed their par
lors, stolen their horses, destroyed their
improvements of husbandry, and murder
ed their population, the soil that has pro
duced more than two thirds of all the eA-
port wealth of the United States still! re.
mains. Thank God, we could neither
steal nor burn that
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19

ability, either has more vindictiveness in
his nature, or more cowardlce In It's exhl-
bition. There has been no injustice or
humiliation thrust upon the South by
either the last or the present Congress that
did not find an active supporter, and ire
iouentlv a malicious author, in him. one
of the leaders in the passage of the Recon
struction acts, he has always been the hfs'
to violate their provisions when 1t resulted
in further oppression to the Southern peo-
pIe. He it was who forced upon Alabama
a Constitution and officers which hef
voters had rejected in accordance Will Tue
terms which he had proposed he 1t Is
that now desires to force upon Mississippi a
form of government which her people have
rejected. In every form in which negro
suffrage has been proposed, save one, lie
has been its foremost friend, and white dis
Reimbursement has been furthered by every
effort he WAS able to bring to bear. NO
one has shown himself in advance OF Bing-
ham in forcing the Southern whites under
the control Of the negro population.
Distinguished by such leadership, 1t was
with marked surprise that among the two
or three Radicals who joined the Demo
Gratis in opposition to the proposed amend
ment to the Federal Constitution giving
the negroes of tho United States the right
to vote and hold Office, we found the name
of Bingham. Yet, when We view the pollt'
ical history Of the man, we ought not 10 DE
surprised that his vote has thus given the
lie to his position for two years. Ohio has
recently voted very largely against negro
suffrage, and Bingham came near losing
his own election by his course upon this
question When it came to a contest be-
tween principle and position, his cowardiy
nature shrunk from the combat, and he
meanly betrayed his friends, and voted in
opposition to his whole political life. Only
when helpless women and a conquered
people are the victims, does his courage
find EXPRESSION and his malice an abiding
place.
His boldness i'll the present. debate is
because he is backed by the whole force of
the incoming administration-hi apparent
courage finds it's support in the great
strength of GRANTS name. When we WV
his cowardice and his malignity, we are
sometimes led to believe that he is blacker
than he is painted.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
CONGREGATIONAL Heroes,

The telegraph and letters published this
morning tell of one OF the most disgrace
full scenes which has ever outraged the
Halls of Congress, if any is possible to
surpass some which have heretofore cast
dishonor upon that body. The two prin-
cipal actors, BUTLER and BINGHAM, have
figured largely in all Of these disreputable
transactions. Buffers brutality and rob-
berries during the war will hand his name
down to everlasting ignominy. Bingham 8
wicked completely in the mn7ricr of Mrs.
Surratt will damn him for aye The ma
lignant and cowardly vindictiveness with
which each has pursued the helpless peo-
pie Of the South since the war, will make
their names by-word and n reproach
wherever truth and manliness are hon
ored.
These two leaders of Congress, SO SINH
lar in their cowardly malevolence and their
disreputable prominence, yet present
marked differences in their prominent
characteristics. These antagonisms, dis
tinguished only in their modes Of malig-
nifty, frequently throw these Congressional
heroes and rivals into conflict, as was the
case during the past few days. That But
Ter is physical coward is evident from his
conduct during the war, and in nothing so
glaringly as his malicious brutality to the
ladies of New Orleans. His rival, on the
other hand, is q most consummate moral
coward. Having no ambition but to re-
main prominent in politics. he is blown
about by every breeze of popular caprice.
In Butler there is something to admire in
the boldness and ability with which he
meets public opinion, when in conflict
with his own views and interests. and over.
whelms it, as he did in the recent election
IN his State. He, too, shows an indepen.
dence towards the incoming administra-
ton, as rare as it is defiant. His political
positions are announced and sustained
with tirmness and vehemence that would
be desirable in better and truer men. So
boldly does he take his stand, and 80 faith
fully does he vindicate his cause, that we
sometimes are led to think he is not an
black as he is painted.
Bingham, with not 1.-THE of his rivals
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
Fourteenth Senatorial District.

We are glad to hear that the Conserva
tives of Bladen and Columbus are fully
alive to the Importance of the election to
be held on the 18th instant. The selection
of Colonel THOMAS F. TooN as candidate
seems to meet with favor on all hands,
In every sense of the word it was one emf
nently fit to be made. Fully identified
with the people of the District; known to
every one as an upright, intelligent and
honorable citizen having performed faith
fully and we'll every duty, public and
private, to which he has been called in
every sphere in life the champion of the
right and the opposer of the wrong, and
in all, THE GENTLEMAN, Colonel TooN must
claim the favorable consideration of the
good people to whom his name has been
presented for their support More than
at any other time does North Carolina
need honest and upright men in her pub
lie councils. Never was public virtue at so
low an ebb, and never did our necessities
require more watchful and resolute pro
bity in the selection of our public Of
ficials. Our law makers at least should be
above suspicion.
What a contrast there is between Col.
TooN and his competitor, Mr.. A. j. Jones,
We have already shown by quoting from
the official documents on file in the Secre-
tary of States office and published among
the Legislative papers of 1865 and '66.
How Mr. Jones can explain away the foul
and criminal charges there preferred and
proved, we cannot tell, or how he has the
brazen effrontery to expect honest men to
support him while this dark cloud rests
upon his character. We regard his pres
cut position an insult to the intelligence
and pride of those people, if not a direct
attack upon their honesty.
In the name of Heaven has there not
been enough damage done to the reputa-
ton and credit Of North Carolina by the
exploits of recent spectators upon the
| finances of the State, without raking from
the smouldering memories of the past the
morbid and chronic cases which have left
| foul blotches upon her name.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19

DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPToY.--We are
indebted to His Honor. Judge Brooks. for
the following list of Bankrupts discharged
since our last report: .1aa.-.. .
Currituck County-John W. Sanderlin. Carey
Spence, William Goodman, J. Z. Morrisett, Ct. O.
Rosewood, George W. Halstesd, E. W. Jones, g.
X. Cox.
Hertford-Danl Valentine, O. e. worrell, s. M
Auma OK. W. l.. Daniel.
Pasquotank-Jos. b. Shaw, DanI Daily, Ihos.
N. Cook, Seth Morgan, VIM. G. Davis. William
Towe, I hos. 0. Towe.
Tyrrell.-Thos. W. Knight, j. g. Meekins, B. s.
Gates.--John G. Jones, John Kittreil, W. P.
Roberts, W. Il. Lee.
Cfowan -Rich'd Clayton, Il. H. Skinner, G. J.
Cherry McCreightcn.
Camden -Rich'd W. W. sanderlin, Isaac Will.
liams. JAS. B. Spence. Jos. 8. Sandern.
Bertie.-Lewis Cotton. James W. Drew.
Observation-Disclosures Norman, 81. X. Fur
Cumberland Ephraim Page, Samuel r.
Surles.
Martin-Joseph M. Siterson.
Perquim ans.-A. f. Jordan.
Halifax ID. @. CLARK. r. B. Nicholson.
Raj. Standard
SUPREME COURT OP1N1oNs.-The follow
ing opinions have been delivered:
By Pearson, @. J., in Donnell VS.. Cook
from Guilford, bill dismissed with costs
In Rose vs. Rose, from Warren, judgment
affirmed.
By Reade, j., in Love VS.. Cobb, from
Cleaveland. bill dismissed without COSTS
In State VS.. Baker, Thomas and Johnson
from Halifax, no error.
By Rodman, j.. in Wilson VS.. Franklin
and Burleson, from Mitchell, no error
Judgment affirmed. In Kincaide vs. Per
kins, from Burke, no error; judgment af
! fined
By Settle, j., in State vs. Virgil Kirk
ham, from Surry, no error. In State er.
rel. Cummings VS.. Mebane, from Guilford
error; report should be reformed.
BY Dick, j., in Smith and Roberts vs.
Moore, from Davidson, judgment reversed
ana genire de moro. In State er. rel. Rusl
VS.. Falls, from CASTOR, judgment reversed
and renire de nouo.-Ral. Sentinel.
ESCAPE OF PRISONERS FROM THE JAIL II
GREENsBoRo'.-W learn by gentleman
from Greensboro that a few nights ago al
the prisoners confined in the Guilfort
county Jail, made their escape. Daniel NJ
Clapp, youth of about II years, convict
ed at last term of the court of manslaugh
ter and sentenced to the penitentiary TO
ten years, and Alfred M. Ozment, recent,
incarcerated for killing a negro, are anon!
the number. There were eight OF ten pris
oners confined in the Jail. Ketchem, OF
charge of horse-stealing, has been appre
hended. Times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
DespOtfsm of Reconstruction.

We know of noting which will SO open
the eyes of the people to the crimes and
follies of Reconstruction as the series of
extracts from the manly correspondence
of Governor WORTH with the President
and with our military Commanders. 1t is
sad spectacle to see men eminent in the
history of the country, and whose reputa-
tons are without spot or blemish, sinking
everything, honor, truth and character, in
a base attempt to tyranize over helpless
people at the bidding of malignant Sec
tional prejudice and to forward the base
purposes of party. It seems that scarcely
one of the distinguished soldiers ordered
South to carry out the Reconstruction acts
escaped with untarnished reputation, so
strong was the vortex impelling him to
dishonorable actions, and so seductive
were the Establishments of uncontrolled
power. The exceptions, while maintain
ing their honor unsullied, fell under the
ban of party prescription.
Governor WORTH had the manhood to
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
RALEIGH, February II, 1869.

Dear .joumM Both Houses of the
Legislature are ha0anaerimg away at Revenue
-" Price, colored," Estes, the gay and
festive, and French, the muscular, striking
! the heaviest and most artistic blows on the
financial anvil. The Machinery bill, having
passed the House, is now pending in the
Senate, while the Tax bill proper, ingens
horror, is winding its slow length along in
the former body. The three worthless
mentioned above, with the other Neckars,
Nick Biddles and Jay Cookies of the House
Including Ashworth and Cuffee Mayo,
Latin and Isham Sweat-all, like Brutus,
honorable men, were caught somewhat
mapping on Wednesday, when an amend.
ment was offered, striking out two-fifths
of one per cent" as the tax upon all
real and personal property. and in
serting fourth of one per cent. -
and adopted This startled the Governor
away down in his Office and brought
Davy jenkins hobbling up stairs inconti-
nently. A motion was made to reconsider.
the party lash was cracked, and, like ours
used to the thong, the whole pack crouch
ed submissively, and 10 it was done. It
TRANSFERRED, in the course of the debate (if
any of the rambling talks that occur hour
ly in the House can be dignifed by the
name) that the Radicals estimate the
amount necessary to be raised by taxation
for the current year, az $1,375,OOO, viz ::
81, OOO,O0O ostensibly for interest on old
debts and the remainder for the ordinary
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
Rankings Abstract,

The immense amount of medical facts
which accumulate during year seems to
have created a necessity for an abstract
from the more elaborate articles amour
cling them, both for the convenience of the
busy practitioner and the book maker
However much we condemn such period.
Gals as class, upon the ground that they
engender taste for sensations in the medi-
cal sciences, we are sure that tho periodical
before US is appreciated by medical men
as containing a we'll condensed and we'll
arranged system OF scicutiiic intelligence
for ready reference.
Hays JOURNAL and Eankiug's Abstract
together with the Medical News and Lii
brary for So, free of postage.
Address Henry c. Lea, 706 Il 70S San
som street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
A Real SensRtion-Attemptt to shoot Prcsi
dent Johnson.


Last evening the whole cops of report
ers and correspondents were filled with eX-
element by rumor that an attempt had
been made TO murder President johnson.
The facts, us we learn them from the police
officers, are simply, that about 9 o'clock
last night woman ATTEMPTED to force her
way past the usher in charge of the door
into the Presidents office. Upon ques-
tioning her it was evident she was insane.
She refused to give her name, and answered
the heterogeneous as to her business by
saying " am the arm of Him who sent
me war is this day declared, and 1 have
been delegated by God Almighty to kill
the President of the United States" Upon
searching her double barrelled pistol was
found concealed under her shawl. She
was taken in charge by officer Shelton, de-
tailed for duty at the Executive mansion,
and conveyed to the Central guard house,
where preliminary examination was had
by Justice Clark. From papers in her pos
session it was concluded that her name is
Annie ONeill, living at the corner of
Twenty fourth and L streets, and she was
committed by Justice Clark for further ex-
animation. The pistol found in her pos
session was ascertained not to be loaded.
Subsequently she was visited OF the station
iouSC ~ ACL ltStlSl dAtIA HUH WuOul
it was learned that she was formerly en-
ployed in the Treasury Department, and
with her earnings had purchased the prop
erty where they reside. Yesterday it ap-
pears she was notified that her title to the
property was imperfect, being only "tax
title" and this information produced in
sanity, the result of which was her visit to
the Executive mansion. There will be a
further examination of the case this morn
ing.-NdtionaL IateAigenoer, ILL.
Arrival of Distinguished Visitor.
The Richmond Examiner of last Wednes
day says:
Our readers will remember that after the
naval engagement between the Kearsage
and the Alabama off the coast of France, in
which the latter vessel was sunk, Captain
Bingham, an English gentleman. who was
cruising in the vicinity in his private
yacht, the Deerhound, rescued Admiral
Semmes and several of the crew of the Ala
bama from drowning. This act of kind
ness on his part created quite sensation,
and at one time there was a probability
that serious international question would
grow out of it. Captain Bingham arrived
in this city yesterday, and is the guest of
Mr.. NJ. T. Woolly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19

Mr.. David A. Wells in his report con-
tends that all household expenses have
risen a" seventy-nine per cent since 1860.
Everything has risen in price except news
papers-they appear, generally, to be at a
6 stand still "-as to prices-though il
costs four times as much to publish them
as it did previous to 1860.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
Our WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENTS

Disttllors of Brandy-Diatribut.O or Seed.
THE Reconstruction CommIttee.CoI
Dockery and the Removal OF PoIItic.i
observation-disclosures Holden and an.
Cabinet-CoI. Duncan X. McRae-Omc.
Seekers &C., &c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19

The recent judicial decision in the Nc
O 4rthy case, at New Haven, is interesting.
Ii husband neglects or refuses to provide
for his family, he can be treated as pau.
per and sent to the aims house to labor lor
the support of his wife and children
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19
OUR RALEIGH CORRESPONDENCE.

- Hammertng Away at Revenue "A
Observation-Disclosures: Taxes!! Taxes!!!-
Expenses of the State GoYernment-Re-
pudtation-Money:M Money!: Money::!-
Radical Reconstruction and the Legal
ProfcssIon-HaleiSh- Holden: I1olden!:
Holden 1.-THE Fetch Chief and she
Negro-Tableaux-Th Speaker Of the
House and the Attorney General, Sc, &c.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19

60 Well, Dick" said doctor TO polite
man whose wife he had been attending,
" how is your wife p She is dead, thank
you."
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-02-19

BLOODY WoRK-HoUsE BURNT-WoMAN
SHoT.-Martha Turner, who lives up the
Railroad few miles from this place, has
been in the habit Of keeping a notoriously
| bad house. From what we can learn ii
was the headquarters of a gang of thievish
negroes who deprecated about the country
and made this house the depot for their
| ill-gotten supplies. In addition to this
there was prostitution of female virtue
carried on at this house, at the thought OF
which the white skin shudders and reyolts.
On last Sunday night this woman was shot
with pistol ball to the right of her left
eye; the ball striking the hard bone that
shelters the eye and glancing through her
temple; it made an ugly wound, hanging
the skin over her cheek. She states that
there was gang of about eight men and
that after shooting her they went off
and III a few minutes returned, when she
ran out and they burnt her house and all
| that was in it down to the ground. She
claims to have recognized white man
and two negroes among the party The
woman and her children have since been
taken to the poor house. No matter what
the character of this poor wretch be. the
perpetrators of this deed should be
brought to justice and the law upheld
Iillsboro Recorder.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY. day last week
as a negro named Croker was riding
through the South Western portion of this
county he was halted by a negro man and
at the muzzle Of a pistol his money or his
life was demanded. He handed out his
last cent; one dollar and half The negro
then made rake at Croker with knife,
cutting through his pants, drawers and
shirt. From the description given by
Croker, the negro is thought to have been
one Daniel Latta, who bears no good char
acter, and who has since absented himself
from that section. Hillsporo' Recorder,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

"A preacher WHO used notes had the mis-
fortune to deliver discourse-or rather, as
the sequel will show. portion of discourse
in breezy spot of which rash act the CON
sequence was that "thirdy" was missing
The embarrassed pastor repeated several times:
"Thirjly. my brethren-thirdly."
This lasted several minutes, till at last an
excited old lady rose from her seat and ex>
claimed, Thirdly went out the window"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

If man falls out of the window, what
does he fall against? Against his will.
This is my impression" as the printer
said when he kissed his sweetheart
When is foot like stable When
there's corn-bn in it.
- Floyd county, Ga, has discovered any
quantity of iron ore.
An unmistakable case of black balIiug-
crying negro baby.
"A fact-courtship is bliss, but matri>
mopy is blister.
- Removing Misunderstanding dirty
face.
- The OdOrus ought to have fragrant men,
ory
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07
POLITICAL.
GOD BLESS THE FARM.

God bless the 70 rm--thc dear old farm!
God bless il every rood
Where willing heart and STURDY arm
Can earn an honest liz elihood
Can from the coarse and fertile soil
Win back recompense for toll.
God blcss each meadow field and nook,
Begemmed with fairesI flowers!
And every leaf that's gently shook
BY evening breeze Ur morning Showers
God bless them all! each leafs gem
In Natures gorgeous diadcm.
The orchards that in carly spring
Blush rich with fragrant flowers,
And with each autumn surcl, bring
Their wealth of iruits in golden showers
Like pomegrants on AarOn's rod,
A nirHcle from Natures God.
And may He bless theiorIncr's home,
Where peace and plenty reign!
No happier spot meath Heavens high dome
Doth this broad, beauteous Garth Contain
Than where. secure from care and STRIFE,
The farmer leads his peaceful life.
Unvexed by toll and tricks for gain,
He turns toe fertile mold,
Then scatters on the golden grain,
Aud reaps reward hundred fold.
He dv-ells wserc grace and beauty charm,
For God hath blcst his hope and farm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

1t is singular fact that ladies who know
how to preserve everything else. can't preserve
their tempers., Yet it may easily be done on
the self-sealing principle. 1t is only to keep
the mouth of the vessel closed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

You get drunk every morning" said
one drunkard to another. You are wrong ;
! drink. too, but only when my business is
done" o." answered the latter, "if | get
drunk in the morning, my business is done
for the day."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1869-09-07

A certain little damsel. having been ae-
gravated beyond endurance by her big broth
er. pumped down on her knees and cried,
go Lord! bless my brother Tom. He lies,
he steals, he swears; all boys do-us girls
don't Amen ~