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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
The Eastern Question.

From lime immemorial the Greek and
the Latin Monks have quarreled about the
possession of the Holy Places at Jerusalem.
In 1853 a fresh dispute broke out between
them, and Russia seized this pretext TO
make new and exorbitant demands upon
the Ottoman government. The trouble
arose about the repairs of the churches
around the Holy Sepulchre, and about
silver etar belonging to the Latin Monks
at Bethlehem, and which they accused the
Greek Monks of having stolen. Alter an
immense waste of words and protocols. IN
which the representatives of Flance and
Russia dragged out months in negotiations
with the Turkish administration, the latter
rendered the following decision: That lot
withstanding the opposition OF the5Greek
Monks. who claimed that the Church OF
the Nativity belonged to them exclusively,
key of the principal door should be de-
Iiyercd to the Latins also, and as the
stolen star could not be found, that anoth-
er one should be made, at the expense
of the government, and given to the Latin
Monks.
This decision, although liberal and
equitable, dissatisfied both the Latin and
the Greek Monks, and the latter appealed
to the Gear for redress and protection.
This was just the opportunity that Rus STA
desired. She had assumed the position OF
protector of the Christian populations of
Turkey-although since the ''HaM Shery,
or Charter of Gulhane, promulgated IN
1889 by the Sultan Abdul Mejid, the
Christians needed no protection. This
charter guarantees to all the subjects OF
the Ottoman empire, no matter lchdt their
relation may be, complete equality before
the law; and at that very time the Turk
ish ambassadors at London and Paris were
Christians: q Christian Pasha was COM
mander-in-chief of the army, and other
Christian Pashas we're organizing troops
for the defence of the Ottoman empire.
But when the strong seeks quarrel with
the weak, any pretext is good. Russla
had established an immense fortress and
navy ward at Sebastopol. Her fleet in the
Black Sea was superior to any that thf
Turks could oppose. Now, thoughs tp'
Gar Nicholas, was the time to take
another step toward Constantinople
Accordingly, Prince Menzikof wa
dispatched as Ambassador Extraordi
nary to the Ottoman Porte. Shortl.
after his arrival he presented diplomati
note. demanding that all the Christian sub
iects of Turkey be put under the protectc
rate of Russia or, in other words, tha
Turkey should resign her sovereignty owe
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
TCOAMUNICATED.l

Our Southern brethren, many OF the PEST 4 ~ q
bravest among them, who fought against the
government. are impstientiy longing 70 20 4 as
Give the privilege to the brave sons OF the south
to defend their country again in foreign war,
and especially 0ns ~l b1 bs than by and
would bring us all together agaln-6I"oc' from
Gen. Buffers Speech
The war passage in Gen. Buffers late
Boston speech, now almost forgotten,
largely attracted the attention OF the
Southern press, likely on account OF the
singular contrast between the honeyed
phrases Of the speaker, in reference to the
..Southern brethren" and the unrelleved
ruffianism of his career, when his power
as q satrap was unlimited. In the various
comments it evoked, one sentiment was
observation-disclosures Of the man and OF hlf
utterances. From this view the writer is
compelled to dissent. He has been too
long in the habit of observing the lmmac'
late course OF the Chief Justice and the
Associates to discard fair play, even when
the conduct or rights of an unbeloved
parsonage are in question. The vexeo
passage is not all rodomontade. II closely
examined it will be found to contain valu-
able information and suggestions. Politi
cal seers may ridioule the notion OF new
European embodiment. The authority O.
q great republican, Triton OF the min
nows," the physician that applied emolii
ents to the chafed spirit of Calacazy. give
assurance that war is approaching il
which the greatest part of the civilized
world will eventually take part. II is tru
Butier only expressed O longing for wa
with England, but considering his scces
10 the best sources Of information, and tn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

From FAIR BLUFF-Two SUPPOSED OUT-
rived in the city last night from Fair Bluff,
we learn that two men were captured near
that place on Thursday, who are, with
good reason, supposed to be members OF
the Robson county gang of outlaws. The
circumstances of the cas- ; are briefly these:
On Thursday morning these two men,
who are both white. entered house near
Far Bluff and began to mould bullets.
Both of them were heavily armed, and on
being ordered from the premises refused to
leave. saying that they went where they
pleased and did as they pleased. Suspect
ing them to be outlaws. a son Of the owner
| of the honse went into Fair Bluff and in
formed some of the citizens there that
gang of the outlaws was advancing on the
place. A callwas Immediately made for men,
and force was organized to meet them.
The expedition sat out and soon after
wards met the two men near the house at
which they had been seen. These began
at once to retreat, and soon an indiscrim-
mate firing was began, but without re-
suits. Tho outlaws endeavOred to gain
the shelter of dc nse swamp that was near
at hand, and one of them, the larger and
elder of the two, suoce eded in reaching it,
but the other, mere STRIPPING, was cap
tured, together with horse, and white
child that he was carrying.
On Thursday night the roads were pick
cited and Information having boen brought
in that the escaped outlaw was at certain
house party started out to capture him
They were unsuccessful and few Of the
Young men were returning home. wher
the proposition was made to stop all nigh
at house near at hand. This was agreed
to and the party halted at the gate an6
gave the usual halloo. The result proved
that the outlaw had forced himself int
this very house, for as soon as the Cal
was made he sprang to the door, threw
open and began to fire on the party at tn
! gate. This was returned, when he spranl
down the steps and crawled under tn
, house. daring young man followed hin
D and soon succeeded in effecting his cap
ture although he nearly lost his life from
pistol shot from the outlaw. He was take
o to Fair Bluff, and both of them are no'
safely ensoonced in the jail at Whiteville.
. The younger of the two is uninjured bu
q the last captured was shot in the arm an
I has also slight wounds in the head and o
q the chest. Fortunately, none OF the Cit
q IONS who effected the captures are at a
}. injured.
4 AS we said before, there is very goo
|. reason for supposing these two men to
!. OF the Robson county gang of outlaws.
r. It is presumed that they were out On
a accommodating expedition OF the time {
q the capture. although the presence OF IL
"a child is not easily accounted for. The
n statements are very conflicting, and evel
! circumstance is suspicious. One of the
"a claims to be from Virginia, and the 9th
% from Maine. It is to be hoped that thu
"a will get their full deserts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

The following letter of Mrs. Lee to Mr..
Timberlake. of Augusta. sets at rest the
discussion as 10 the middle name of Gen.
Robert Lee:
LEXINGTON, 22d November, 1870.
It is with pleasure, my dear sir, write and
give you the desired information regarding the
name Of my husband, which is Robert Edward,
NOT Edmund. He WIS named for two Of his IN
cles, MIR. Robert and Mr.. Edward Garter, OF
Shirley, the old family seat of his mothers fam
". Many thanks for your kind sympathy. It is
@ great solace In my mind to know that a nation
mQurns with me. MARY CUsTIs LEE,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
Schurx and Grant.

When Senator Schurz visited Washing
ton T. week or two ago, the President was
too busy to see him. When he returned
to the city, after g few days's absence he
had not time to see the President: Honors
arc easy. But Schurz has the odd trick.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

Hon. BEDFORD BRowN, one Of North
Carolina's most distinguished sons and
one of the purest and noblest man in the
State died suddenly, ct his residence in
Oasvell county, on last Tuesday evening.
at the ripe age OF rs years.
Col. BROWN was 0 representative of an
other age, and was one Of the few inkath
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
Nebuchadnezzar II.

The Boston Congregati0rdIist, poiltlco-
religious journal with a decided hadioal
leaning, regrets that President Grant mas
hacked down and caYed in to the herd OF
INSCRIPTIONS politicians WHICH anLic'' "NN
curses the Republican party" In other
words, he has gone to grass Will tn0 lo''
~ the cattle
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
Revenue Reform.

Tho Collector OF the Fourth North Caro-
II district enjoys the nice little sum OF
SD 900 per annum. This is all allowed by
fin, Government. How much besides he
oll.~g himself we arc unable TO say. Ot
..a.tse no reform is needed il the Revenue
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
MAI. JOHN ". DUNHA1T.

Among tho young mentors az the lower
House OF the Legislature no one ia destined to
completely than the accomplished gentleman
whose name appears at tho head Of this article.
He was made Chairman of tTO important COM
mittces, position IL which tact, judgme a T., aud
intellectual and executive power u Il high order
arc required We have tho pleasure or saying
that he has faithfully performed tho trnsts oe-
posed in him. -a-
Maj. Durham is man of cultivation and
search, united with far-reachng energy and
duickness OF perception possessed by lew Hc Is
bold as the boldest in advancing ideas whore lac
has had sufficient timo to mature them. Other
wise he is reticont and Cautioua. In tho Logis-
Iature North Carolina has no son who gives
better promise for g. career of usefulness and
honor. Wilson may we'll DO proud OF her Young
Marcellus.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

10 bind as to past when o pure
love of country and a strict adherence to
principl; were the guide and
boast OF the leaders of the people. He
was born in Caswell county in 1875, was
from 1915 for many years a member OF the
House of Commons, was elected to the
United States Senate in 1929, and was re-
elected to the same at the expiration of his
first term His name and his example will
long live in the memory of the good men
of the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
Ask Him.

There was not single Radical vote
polled in Polk county, Florida, at the late
election. Ask Littlefeld why this was
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

The Colusa, Cal. Sun relates a thrilling
acene in a court room at that place. The
Justice and an attorney disagreed, and the
irate Judge brought a revolver in requisi-
ton and ''made for" the attorney, who re-
treated to the hall, the court in full pur-
suit. The attorney stopped the court
hung fire, the prisoners, shaking with fear,
made their exit by means of the door and
the window. while the jurymen, who in
voluntarily raised from their seats with
fright, made grand rush for the stairway,
soon gained the street and scattered in
avery direction.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

MAJOR john W. DuHnAN. The follow
ing compliment to Maj john w. Dunhnnl,
Representative i'll the Legislature from
Wilson county, will bo heartily appro-
ciated 10y the many acquajntances of that
gentleman in Wilmington. among whom
the earlier years OF has life wero passed,
and where he now reckons many intimate
friends and admirers The article il from
tho BattlebOro' Adcutce:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

reading the letter published in the N. Y.
World, was to go TO you at once and pro-
nounce 1t q fabrication, for as such con-
sidcred it; but as it purpcrted to have
boen written Blk years ago, and published
by person who orca held prominent
position under the Government, L deter
mined to ascertain fully If had ever in
dited such letter before addressing eyeu
on this subject. r4-.s
Neither myself nor my secretary who
has served with me eight years, could re,
call to orr recollection any circumstance
Of this kind. I could not conceive had
uttered sentiments knew had never
felt. and which are SO at variance with
those have uniformly expressed towards
you. The letter, it appears, was a private
one, aad vindictive must have been the
heart OF the man that could be guilty of so
grave brehcn of confidence, and dcprayed
indeed must have bean the character who.
| to crafty his rnischievous interests, could
make public q confidential letter, written,
| perhaps, under great excitement aud al
| this distant day net even remembered.
It seems like poor return for your uni
| form confidence and kindness to me, and
am too glad that L remember nothing
connected with the letter.
| at about the date OF tha letter I had
passed through lOLg and t8tiguug con
fct with Fort Fisher, and my numerous
feet was almost overpowered by the ee-
ments. Is0WgEthe coveted prize within
my grasp. and then slip from ue. For
another month had to battle with the
storms of winter anchored on an open
coast, with the responsibility OF that largo
fleet on my lands, my mind and body
harasaed Ey extraordinary fatigue. The
whole nation was looking on, excited, and
dreading failure.
1t was uuder such exeter ent that pre-
sumo I wrote the letter which you say has
made you lose your faith ii human nature.
/ When several persons have at different
times informed mo that 4 letter wouId lie
published, iii which lad abused General
! Grant. I treated the matter with indiffer-
ence, thinking il impossible that such q
letter could exist. L do not write for the
purpose of eXonerating myself. L would
rather be the writer o. such a letter than
its publisher.
regret exceedingly the loss of your
friendship, and do not hesitate to disap-
prove the sentiments Ct which l suppose I
must bear the odium. They appear in q
letter Of which l have no recollection !;
they are So different from the sentime nts
7 always express toward yourself and the
gallant officers of the army, ana aic 50 III
consistent with all my antacedenta. that l
scarcely consider Them entitled - - no
ments thought.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16
The Annual Address Before tho S"mpRoh
County Agricultural Society.

The Annual Address Before the Snmpzon
County Agricultural Society.
Our special correspondent at the Sampson
County Fair inadvertently neglected to al
lude to the Annual Address delivered be-
fore the Society, on the second day OF the
Fair, by Capt. James Il. Thigpen' OF the
Reconstructed Farmer. He low proceeds
to make amends for his previous inAdyer-
tence.
Tie address was eminently practical III
it's character and teachings, and to render
it thus was the laudable purpose Of its au-
thor. Work, hard, unremlttlng labor was
what he chiefly recommended to the farm
ers of the present day; and he endeavored
to impress upon them the wisdom OF sound
practical farming and the necessity of &C
During its knowledge, and thus testing
science and reducing theory to its proper
usage. His estimate of good farmer ne
declared to be the ono''who produces most
with the least labor, and at the samo time
adds to the productive qualities OF the
SOIL" The practice OF wearing out lanos
and exhausting their productive qualities
was strongly condemned, and those farm
ers who clear land and annually take from
its fertilizing qualities, restoring none'
were declared to be robbing posterlty.
Some most excellent hints were given tc
parents as to the manner of raising their
]chiIdren upon the farms SO as to tit them
for the practical duties of life This
county, the speaker declared, has now
sufficiency of practical men for this gener
alton. and it behooves the farmers to tralt
their sons for developing the agricultural
mineral and manufacturing resources o.
the country, while educating them III the
branches of knowledge most useful to IN
telligent working people. The daughters
should be raised in the knowledge of al
the duties Of housewifery. Most excel
lent, also. was the advice to young men,
to 90 manfully to work-hard, honoraDl
work-and not remain sitting in indolenc
wishing for capital wherewith to commenc
business, or waiting for something to turn
{ up.
: The hints as to labor, toams, farm i'm
+ plements, drainage, composing and tertl5
o izers, homemade manures, how to rails
8 compost, preparation of the soil, seedln
. and cultivating, stock raising, rotation
g etc, were most excellent, and met Wit
4 warm appreciation.
Altogether the address was exceedlngl
- creditable to the knowledge and practlc
of Capt. Thigpen, and made decided In
preston.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

puritan fidelity, never for single month
forgetting to draw his salary of two hun
dred dollars. To day he Is editing the
Raleigh Standard, and has been for several
months. Yet he and his assistant and
clerks are bleeding the Treasury under the
pretense of establishing public schools and
providing for the education of our chill
dren. The people of North Carolina are
tired of such stuff They do demand and
must have proper system of free schools;
they demand and must have Superlnten-
dent of Education in whose moral and In
telleetual worth they have the utmost con
fidence. The Board of Education must
be go constituted that the taxes imposed
for educational purposes shall be honestly
and faithfully expended. All classes OF
our children, rich and poor, white and
black, must be made. to feel that their
State will not permit them to grow up In
Ignorance, but that North Carolina WILL
take care of the intellectual growth OF
those into whose HANDS her future desslnles
will be confdCd.
No question deserves more attention AZ
tho hands of the Legislature or 50 loudly
calls for the intervention of Convention
"a much docs that of education.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-12-16

PoRTER's APOLOGY.
WASHINGTON, d. O., Dec. 3, 1870.
Mr., PRESIDENT My frat impulse, on
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-29
37-2 mos.

observation-disclosures. Lazarus l. Morris,
of Hartford, Conn.,, man ufacturers OF the
celebrated Perfected Spectacles," beg re-
specially to announce to the inhabitants Of
Independence and vicinity, that they have
appointed Mr.. J. P. Sampson as their sole
agent. These spectacles have become as
familiar as "household words" down East,
and will no doubt become equally popular
here. Mr.. Sampson has received sets Of
test types" for expeditiously and accurate
ly ascertaining the exact strength Of glass
required; which with his previous expert.
ence will enable him to meet the require.
ments of all customers. These glasses are
made upon the most scientific principles
all that experience has taught and art per
fected has has been embodied in them
They are perfectly pure, hard and brilliant
They never tire the eve and last many year,
without change. So JIM
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-29

Ifyou have discharge from the nose,
offensive or otherwise, partial loss Of the
sense of smell, taste or hearing. eyes water
ing or weak, feel dull and stupid Or debili-
tated, pain or pressure il the head, take
cold easily, you may be sure you have the
Catarrh. Thousands annually, without
manifesting half of the above symptoms,
terminate in Consumption and end in the
grave. No disease is 80 common, more de-
ceptive or less understood by physicians.
Dr.. R. V. Pierce, Of Buffalo, N. Y, is the
proprietor of DR.. Sage'ss Catarrh Remedy
q perfect specific for Catarrh, "Cold in the
Head" or Catarrhal Headache, which he
sends to any address by mail on receipt of
sixty cents. Sold bymost druggists every
where.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-29

ANOTHER RAID ON WHIsKEY.-The ways
of the vendors of whiskey, in this city, are
not all the ways of pleasantness, nor are all
their paths, the paths of peace. They are
and annoyances from temperance fanatics,
which sadly interfere with their business Of
making widows and orphans, and Of people.
ing the jails and aims houses. On Tuesday
Sheriff Davis and Deputy Gates made
domiciliary visit to the saloon of Dunster &
Hazen, for the purpose of discovering wheth-
er liquor was kept for sale on the premises,
contrary to law. Upon making their bust
ness known, the proprietors attempted the
game which they played SO successfully on
similar occasion few weeks since, to wit:
the smashing of the jugs and bottles con-
tanning the ardent, SO that no evidence
should appear against them. But it was
failure this time; the sacri6cial hammer
was conveniently in its place, but the whis-
key was "lying round loose" too much to
make the performance perfect success.
Two corpulent jugs succumbed to the ham
mer, and their precious contents inundated
the floor, but while this was going on, Gates
in pursuance of a spirited exploration of a
shelf under the bar, brought to light bottle,
the contents of which furnished as ample
evidence of the suspected violation of the
law, as would barrel Of the "critter" The
next day Dunster ard Hazen were arraign-
ed before Esq. Little for keeping intoxica-
ting liquors for sale, and pleading guilty,
were each fined $40 and costs. One signi-
ficant fact in this connection we wish to call
a.tentionlto. 1t is that of oil the prosecutions
for violations ofthe law against vending in
toxicating drinks, instituted in this city the
past year, not more than one or two have
been unsuccessful. A favorite objection to
the law as it stands, is that it cannot be en-
forced. The facts prove that to make it
effective, nothing is wanted but officers who
will do their duty. We have such and find
no difficulty in convicting and Furnishing
offenders.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-29
SHERlFF,S SALE.

nv virtue of an Execution issued out Of, and
X under tho Seal of the Circuit Court, of
Buchauan County, Iowa, in favor Of John W.
McGraw, and against the goods and chattels.
lands and tsnements Of Peter M jiallock,
have levied upon the following described prop
H. south-east quarter of the South east
.r.rtsr Of Section Two, Township Ninety,
Range Eight, in Buchanan County, Iowa.
Which property. as above described. I will
all NJ Public Auction, to tho highest bidder, al
80. Shar;f,s O6ice, in the City Of Indepcn.
dance. Iowa. on Saturday, May 2lst, 1870
- . o'olook P. NJ, to satisfy said Execution
and costs. No Redemption.
anu 'o JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
shr;6s ones, fndsPendeucs 1FS ftw1
s7.sol March zap. lslIai. 4 f'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-29

NAVAL CADETsH1P.-We have received
from a friend in Washington, the informa
ton that the cadetship in the Naval Aoade'
my ct Anuapolis, Md, at the disposal Of
Mr.. Allison, will be determined by competi'
tive examination. to take place at Charles
City, May 18th, 1870, by the following
County Superintendent:
HARVEY WILBUR, Floyd county;
J. J. E. NORMAN, Dubuque county;
i'm. WEDoEwooD, Winneshiek county ;
JOHN OVERALL, Clayton county;
MISS JULIA C. ADDINGToN, Mitchell coun-
tv