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SENATE,
THURSDAY, Dec. 9Th, 1870.

THURSDAY, Dec. 9Th, 1870.
Mr. Troy moved to suspend the rules in
order to put tho House bill to restore the
Western Railroad to the individual Stock
holders, on its several readings ; rejected
and the bill placed on the calendar.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Jones A resolution enquiring of
the Committee on the Penal Institutions if
any legislation is necessary to complete
the work on or to provide for the expenses
of the management of the Penitentiary,
and instructing them to report bill on
tomorrow carried.
Mr. Robbins, of Rowan, a resolution ap-
pointing Messrs. Love, Worth and Leh-
man, Committee to ascertain the exact
amount of money in the Treasury ;
adopted.
MIR. McClammy A resolution asking
the removal of the political disabilities OF
Hon. A. NJ. Waddell. Congressman elect
from the Third District.
On motion of Mr.. Troy, the name of
Hon. Sion 81. Rogers, Congressman elect
from the Fourth District was inserted.
The resolution was then adopted by the
following vote yeas 33. nays none.
=. e- .Messrs. Hyman and Price (col.) were
excused from voting, the latter stating
that he would vote for q similar resolution
including in its provisions all the banned
citizens of the State.
Mr.. Fleming A bill authorizing the
County Commissioners in each county In
the State to extend the time for the col
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MARRIAGE GUIDE.

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cept Of 50 csnts. Address DR.. WI. YOUNG,
Thia.
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Porter wsIIes and the President.

The Washington "Patriot" says that sit
is due to ex-Secretary Welles to say that
the allegation of Admiral Porter charging
him with the publication of the original
letter is purely imaginary in point Of fact,
though MIR. Welles had sufficient cause for
defending himself against tho Admirala
aspersions by publishing lua semi official
correspondence. There is a striking CO.
incidence between the attack upon Mr..
Welles at this time and that upon General
Grant in 1865. The tables happen to be
turned. The Secretary OF the Navy was
then power in the State, and the Presi-
dent is supposed to be SO now. The pub
lie will decide whether there is any rela-
ton of cause and effect"
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WAR IN EUROPE !
THE PR USSIANS IN PURSUIT OF
THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE.
BOTH SIDES VIGILANT.
BOTH SIDES VIGILANT.
LONDON, Dec, o.

LONDON, Dec.9.
dispatch from Aberdeen says the steamer
"Union" parted midships. Her little cargo will
be saved.
China news received at the war oiIoe to-day
states that there has been further hostile demon
strations against the christians at Tienstin.
It is reafirmed to-day that Russia has ordered
from America one hundred mitrealeus and a
million metallic cartridges.
Many English arriving from HaVre report til o
Germans to be marching thitherward, and in
vestnent is hourly expected.
The Pruasians have exacted thirty million
francs in Burgundy for the expulsion Of the
Germans.
DAMsTADT, Dec. 7.
The following is from King Louis to the Grand
Duke from Orleans, dated the 7th: "We march
onward for Tours today"
HAvRE, Dec. z.
The Prussians are advancing. The French
gave them battle few miles distant. Losses
about equal.
HAvRE, Dec. s.
number of iron.clads have been ordered by
the French Government to repair Immediately
to this city to assist in it's defense.
BERLIN, Dec. 10.
The French officers held as prisoners in Ger
many protest against the restoration OF the
Bonapartes.
There is great public rejoicing here over the
recent victories. 1t is believed that the war
nears the eud.
Addresses from the people to the King are
proposed, asking the immediate bom&ardment
of Paris.
There is great disappointment at President
Grants position on tAe Alabama claims and the
fisheries.
VERSAILLES, Dec z.
The PruFsians are vigorously pursuing the
Army of the Loire.
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lectionof4 taxes when deemed necessary !;
caleudaf.s szEs.z @esszs7 81 = s@.z5e ssys5 -
i. A bill to provide for the election of q
Keeper of the Capitol by the Legislature.
on the fourth Monday of each session,
passed its several readings. = 50.
SPECIAL ORDER s--a. +----s- sa'-@
A bill to consolidate the Nortn Carolina
Railroad with the North Western n. O.
Railroad. :
Mr. Smith said, this matter had been
under consideration in the Boards of both
these Companies, but they had found that
no conclusion conld be- reached without
legislation. This bill>did not force con-
solidation, but merely permitted it. By
an exchange of stock as provided in the
bill, the proposed arrangement would cost
the North Carolina Railroad nothing. He
presumed there would be no opposition to
the bill as the consolidation would be- a
very great advantage to the N. G. Rail
road. . -
Mr.. Gilmer appealed to those Senators
who yesterday advocated the granting of
charters to all who wished to build Rail
roads, to come forward and assist in de-
veiopipg the resources of the beautiful
country through which the North Western
Road was to pass.
Mr.. Troy offered al amendment that this
Road shall not discriminate IN freight tar
ifs against the Western Railroad ; adopt
ed
The bill then passed its second reading,
yeas 81, nays7.
Mr. Troy presented resolution that the
General Assembly take recess from the
22d of December to the 11th of January !;
lies over.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec. 7, 1870.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 1870.
Mr.. Broadfoot, from the Committee on
Corporations, reported favorably on the
bill concerning the town Of Lumberton.
The bill was placed on the calendar.
BY Mr.. BrOoks-A bill to authorize the
Commissioners of Brunswick to issue
bonds Referred.
On motion of MIR. Strudwick the rules
were suspended and his resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tons to enquire into the legality of the
election of A. W. Fisher, the member from
BladGn, was taken up.
Mr. Fisher thonght the Judiciary was
the proper committee to refer the resolu-
ton TO.
Mr. Strudwick hadssno objection to such
reference if the gentleman insisted upon
it, though he thought thescommittee men
toned iii the resolution was the proper
one.
After some discussion upon the question
Of reference the resolution was adopted
and the matter went to the Committee on
Privileges and Elections.
Bill to amend the act incorporating the
town of Washington, was taken up.
After the bill had been read, Mr.. Spar
row called the previous question, saying
that the reason he did SO was, that the bill
had been most thoroughly discussed and
all sorts of amendments offered, and he
now wished to save time.
The yeas and nays were called and the
call for the previous question was sustained
by vote of yeas 81, nays 35. The bill
then passed its third reading by vote of
yeas 81, nays IS.
BY Mr.. Settle A bill to supply tenn
porary deficiency in the Treasury. Dor
rows $3.50, 900 from the North Carolina
Railroad Company, to meet the present
wants of the State government.l
On motion of Mr.. Settle. the rules were
suspended and the bill passed its several
readings.
On notion of Mr.. Houston, the rules
were suspended and the resolution having
$40 copies of the Treasurer's Report print
ed, was taken up.
Pending any definite action, tho matter
was postponed for 10 minutes.
+ Mr.. McNiel presented memorial from
B. r. Pearson, of Wayne, in reference to
the contested election between himself
and e. G. Copeland, the sitting member OF
tho House from that county. The memo
rial was read and referred to the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections.
Bill to authorize the Commissioners OF
Lenior to levy q spcial tax, was taken up
aud referred to the Committee on Propo-
sitions and Grievances.
The discussion on printing the Treas
urer's Report was resumed.
After good deal of debate, a substitute
was adopted instructing the Joint Com
mittee on Printing to have 8 copies print
ed for each member of the two Houses, in
Guiding the 12O copies already ordered.
Bill to require Sheriffs Of the State to
pay to the Treasurers of their respective
counties tho capitation and all other taxes
imposed for the purpose of public educa-
ton, was taken up and referred to the Fl
nance Committee.
Adjourned.
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Legislature of North Carolina.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7th, 1870.
RESOLUTIONS.


NIr. GiImer: resolution Sinstructing
the Finance Committee to examine and
inquire into the expediency Of reporting q
bill to sell the interest OF the State in in
corporated companies, and for the pay
mont of the proceeds in equitable settle
ment with the creditors Of the State
ADOPTED. .
Mr., Jones: A resolution in regard to the
political disabilities of Hon. Z. i. Vance,
as follows
''Be ii resozved Jy the General ASSeDlJIy
Representatives. of North Carolina, in tho
Congress of the United States, are request
Cd to employ thoir influence to have the
political disabilities of Z. 3. Vance, =. s..
Senator elect, removed.
That the Secretary Of State is directed
to forward q copy OF this resolution TO
each of the Senators and Representatives
Of North Carolina in the Congress of the
United States" Adopted.
Those voting in the affirmative Wero
Messrs. Adams, Albright. Allen, Battle,
Brogden. Cook, Council, Cowles, Crowell,
Currle, Dargan, Fleming, FlYthe, Gilmor,
Graham, Hawkins, Jones, King, Latham,
Ledbetter, Lehman, Linney, Love,
Mauney, NcCIanlmy, McCotter, Merrimon,
Moore, Morehead, Murphy, Norment,
Olds, Robbins, of Davidson, Robbins OF
.
Warren, Whitesides and Worth-41.
Mr.. Love. from special Committee, re-
ported bill regulating salaries and fees.
Ordered to be printed.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Bill to repeal the charter of the exten-
sion of the Dan River Coalfields Railroad
was read q second time.
Mr.. Jones objected to repeal of the
cnarter allowing corporation to extend 6
Railroad with its own means The bill was
presented in the interest of the n. O.
Railroad. 1t were better that this Road
had never been built, if it is to be always
bar to the development OF other interna
improvements. Wise craftsmanship an6
the interests of the State dictated that We
invite capitalists to build Railroads and
develop our resources, instead of fostering
and protecting q mere $3, 00O,0 Of stock
IN the n. O. Road at the expense of Other
material interests.
Mr.. Smith said he was not surprised al
the speech of the gentleman. He had ap
pealed to the Republican members, the
very party that, it is said, had led the
state into its SAC, 600, 600 of debt and ruin,
10 support him. / am willing that the
original charter shall stand, that the Coal
Helds mey be devel ped, but we are op-
POSED to running Railroad parallel with
5ne N. z. Road, and allowing Virginia and
4outh 20 Carolina to gobble up our Roads,
Ane North Carolina Road has asked no
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WAR IN EUROPE.
LONDON, Dec. 10.


The Times has a striking and conciIiatory edi-
torial on the Alabama claims, and asks no in
demnity for the insults heaped upon England
for the deputations of Alsbsma, but Graves for
settlement of the claims. not merely because
they are just, but for the Inauguration OF q bet
ter feeling and closer unity between the two
countries.
The Morning Post sees no hope of better relA
tions with the United States. The Post says
that the best of Americans avoid or are driven
from political life. while men like Butler WELD
the political influence. 4F
M The fve hundred cases of guns from America
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special favors; has been prosperous and
merely asks this measure as q protection
against imposition. ALI these propositions
TO build Railroads for local convenience
arc merely disguised plans to make short
lines through the State, thereby, in effect,
bill will be passed. =
Mr.. Olds said that although holding his
previously expressed opinions as to the
good policy Of q repeal of this Charter,
constitutional restrictions would oblige the
Legislature TO upset tho vosted rights of
tho corporation and refuse now tO-pass a
repeaIing act. Mr. Olds moved to post
pone until the Sd Monday in April
Mr.. Graham moved to postpo ne indefi-
nlteiy, in order to render the question de-
bataDle. 7 =.
hIr. Graham advocated the passage of
the bill aud replied at length to the argu-
ment of the Senator from Mecklenburg.-
The State having an interest in the North
Carolina Railroad, it should be protected
by legislation. II it was private corpo-
ration the case would be different. This
charter was merely held over the North
Carolina Road, to enforce a lease to the
Richmond & Danville Road. L will advo
cate any measure that will bring about
competition and reduce exhorbitant freight
rates, bu5 could not support measures cal
culated to destroy a State work.
Mr.. IIinney opposed the bill, first on
constitutional grounds, and again because
he considered the increased railroad facil-
tiles beneficial to individuals and 30 the
State.
After protracted debate sbetween
Messrs. Gilmer, McClammy, Robbins and
Smith in favor of the bill, and Messrs.
Jones, Cowles, Linney, Merrimon, Flem-
ing. Worth and Cook against it, Mr.. Graham
called tho previous que tion, which was
carried
Mr.. Jones demanded the yeas and nays.
The bill then failed to pass its second
reading-yeas %, nays %, the President
giving the deciding vote in the negative.
Mr.. Hawkins asked leave to record his
vote in the affirmative on the resolution
asking tho relief of the political disabii
ties Of tov Vance. and said that he was
IN favor of the same course to all our citi-
zcns similarly situated.
On motion the Senate then adjourned.
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Capture of Outlaws-MeeL1nSOf OF Cttizens
Matters at Fair Bluff
FRIDAY Dec !

FAIR BLUFF, N. c., Dec. 9th, 1870.
Dear Journal :-Early yesterday morn
ing two men heavily Tarmed, giving their
names as Thomas Lewis and John Parish,
entered our usually quiet village. Their
hostile appearance confirming several ru-
mors from the country as to their lawless
department, created sufficient grounds to
cause the citizens to ask their intention
and an investigation. The party seeing
two unarmed citizens approaching them,
forbade their advance, threatening to
shoot-gun and pistols in hand. They
proposed to talk with one man, whereupon
one approached them--they continued to
retreat slowly, threatening death if any
one approached, saying they would kill
them. One of them declared he would
never be taken alive. Pursuit was made.
dozen or more shots were exchanged
without other effect than to cause one of
them to surrender. During the firing
telegram was sent to Whiteville reporting
1.-THE operator only knowing that rob
bers we're expected, and firing was going
on This brought several citizens from
Whiteville prepared for effective service.
The other man, Thomas Lewis, escaped
| to bay hard by. He was, however, pur-
sued, and after desperate and dangerous
encounter, was captured by party from
Horny county, S. c., and brought back to
| this place. In the fight to capture him.
he was wounded in the breast, and one Of
the prisoners narrowly escaped death by
being fired upon by Lewis. Both prison
ers have been by proper authority COM
| mitted to Jail.
Thomas Lewis, alias johnson, alias
| Smith, says he was born in the State Of
Maine; halls now from Horny county,
South Carolina is about twenty y-ive years
old five feet seven inches high greyish
| eyes short hair and sparse whiskers. on
the red order spare built, sallow COM
plexion, daring look, consumptive ap-
pearance; speaks Independently. and by
| profession a gun smith and clock tinker.
John Parish. alas Samuel Harris, alias
Sam Jesus, eighteen years old; light hair
and eyes; five feet and half high; sly,
downcast expression; speaks cautiously
says he was born in Brunswick county, Va.
Yours. in haste,
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place, December 9th, 1870, r. r. Toor
was called TO the chair and explained the
object of the meeting. J. A.Mears was
requested to acts ss Secretary. - Ahr =
On motion of a.. Coleman il was unani.
mously resolved that q Committee of two
be appointed to express to the citizens oi
Whiteville, %Grists, and others, our appre-
citation OF their prompt action in coming
to our assistance against >lRwless men in
sniting and violating the rights of peaceful
citizens
The Chairman appointed Rev. W. Fl,
Kirton and @. i. Powell as COMMITTEES.
On motion-of W. O. Galloway the Chair
man was addsi. -----.- ----.--,--..-.~.
On motion of Mr.. A. Smith the Will.
alngton JOURNAL was requested TO publish
the proceedings and correspondence.
se~- I. r. TOOK, Chm.
J. A. MrAns, Secy. t..aai = - g.
49,. .. -g..3s,- sr..=.e~s -.--
To Massrs. RochsoeH. Pots Pl,tn,ney.
Hdr7aett Mo6it, Roberts aud Others,
p WhiteofAe. N. c.. :, ...... s....a..- :
GENTLEMEN 1t is our pleasant duty to
express to You the full appreciation of
your prompt tender of service by those we
have the honor to represent.
The fact that the danger was not such
as to require assistance, does not in the
least detract from the merits due the
praiseworthy motives prompting such ac-
ton. You have evinced the true spirit
that should characterize every good citi-
zen. The best support to the law and the
surest protection to rights and property
may be found in only such men not wait
ing to be- attacked yourselves nor to en-
quire at distance the danger, you came
at once prepared for service. We bsg,
therefore, that the citizens Of Whitcviiie,
Crisis, and others, accept this feeble OK
preston Of our feelings, also TO exfrss5
the hope that these feelings may create ~
lndestructible bond of frie DdsLip boiTeau
neighboring villages, camanacd by your
feclprocation and our gretitude and listing
remembrance,
Very respect fully,
Your obCd,ent sery'ia,
". TT. HoEToN,
G. L. POWELL,
Z. L. TooN,
ContmiAce.
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EXECITOR,S NOTICE.

fEaHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING ON THE
10th day of September, 1870. duly qualified
before the Judge Of Probate of New Hanover
County, as tbs Executor Of the last will and tes-
lament of James II. Rocks, deceased, hereby
gives notice to all persons indebted to said de-
ceased to make immediate payment thereof; and
TO all persons having claims against the same
exhibit them to the undersigned on or before
tho 10th day of October, 1871, this notice will
ba pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
JAMES f. BLAND.
Executor.
nov IS 41-6t*
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Farmer and Gardener Wanted.

4 PRACTICAL Farmer and Gardener is want
"A cd for farm OF 90 acres on the Sound,
within 6 miles of Wilmington. To an enterpris-
ing and industrious man, we'll recommended,
liberal terms would be given. A man with an
cauital. preferred The soil of the farm cannot
Eo surpassed for raising all kinds of vegetables.
Apply to ECBI. HENN1NG,
Wilmington. n. @.
nov 19 4I-2nluOO
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Jem Mace In shnkspeare.

The latest dramatic sensation in New
York is the Introduction Of prize.fghter
in the splendid Shakspearean comedy,
GAS You Like It." Jem Mace, the pugi-
list, appears as Charles the wrestler, and
it is found that more people go 70 see him
than to witness the play. During the
scene in which he figures, the earsation.
we are assured, causes "littie shrieks from
the ladies'" ana the triumph Of the cham
pion was greeted with g a rippe # glo7ed
applause throughout the bonee."
Why Should the - macIatio party exist?
LSabJ-dinato radical aAbot Bss-oso,
from tie recent eie-ti 1a, III appolI5 mat
C4icss, Tu,ses.
John T,y.or tlc ca-ua..: California
hOIsc Jae-- I4u-r, ay tho aa Tal-eAtO riding
park, on Iae6lav, rod .s.y Que mics III
two hours ND forty nflu.es. using ten
horses. Iui8 beats AIs IcXas Tune.
z--141azssz-
DIED.
In tnis city, ou Inc 8h iu.l a. 12 o'cioca, +,
LUCY, wife of JOHN Dswson Esq, aged 90
years.
Mrs. Dawsan died in FIJI communion with tao
presbyterian Church, having been received on
the profession If faith in jesus CbTist, March
Sd, l049. Her life has bscn ~ true confession OF
the Master whom he loved and e4 has left 1t
as testimony TO the strength Of His Spirit to
sustain HE people under the burdens ani tr-aIs
| of this world. Slice she ssanmei the vows or
| the Christian, she bas ever been a fAithini de-
ciple, always n her p acc in thu sanctuary. peg
! forming the duties Of religion with fidelity
which rebukes many Younger disciple !; dis
charging all h r obli9 atious 70 the foil mea 4ure
| of her circumstance and ability OF her 1t can
truly be said '5he hath done what size conld. -
| Her death was as her life, Submissive, HuIef
| peaceful and uncoTn2laining. To her pastor she
expressed her complete acquiescence in the WIZ
of God, and her peaceful assurance OF her
| 9ayiour's love, and confident hope of eternal
life She has gone to her rest-rest in that home
| forever bright, and forever free from sorrow,
| pain and toll where the wicked cease from
troubling, and the weary at rest. b.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL DIaPATCu TO THE JOURNAL.
FROM RALEIGH.
IMPEACHMENT,

RALEIGH N. O., Dec. 9-12 NJ.
The following resolution was introduced in
the House of Representatives this morning by
Mr.. Strudwick, OF Orange:
ReSoloed. That Vim. W. Holden, Governor of
the State of North Carolina. be impeached of
high crimes and. d.misdemeanors.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
It will probably be acted on tomorrow, and a
committee appointed to conduct the trial before
the Senate.
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From Ohio.

OLEVELAND. Dec. 10.
Tho loss by the burning of the Natio nal Iron
Company Rolling Mills is &lC0. .0G0. Three hum
dred men have been thrown out OF culpi0yment.
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Arizona Election

SAN FRAECIaco, Dec 10.
McCormicks majority for Congress IN Arizona
is 95I.
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500 to 25O 8s' Sss "1SH'N nag TO 5sGr"sSSfi al anSi
tIous men and women selling our world renown-
cd Patent Silver Mould White Wire Clothes Line.
Business permanent. For full particulars ad-
dress the GIRARD WIRE MILLS, Philadelphia, Pa
oct 81 7-eoHZm*
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FAIR BLUFF. N. O., Dec. 9Th, 1870.
At q meeting OF the citizens of this
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E'1v.l ~-a o-le=.s.
FT0In ngev York.

NEW YORK, Dec 10.
The shipments Of specie to-day amounted to
nearly half million dollars