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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
a Narrow Gauge RAILROAD

Ma NV gauge railroads, Gu account oil
IT, er cLea2t,ess au,! ia, i: practical iilty 10
places we r, ii would hot lie possible to
construct .oa'l> o! the ordinary width, are
q tIilc: Ing much Ittt utiUn III some parts If
the y LIED States. \ Thirty mile road Is
In pros eas, al constr It Oh from Cape Cir
ardeau To the iron banks i'll BolIlnger
county, Missouri, If which Que mile Ii
fnisl ell. The cost Of this mile. laid with
t rail-, Las been Sc, 537 60. and the cost of
the entire thirty miles is estimated at
$213. 900, allowing $l6875 for culserts,
bridges, So. The rord bed is six feet
wide on top, following the rise and fall of
the ground where it does Lot exceed
seventy feet to the mile, aud winding
round high hills and steep grades in curves
of 200 feet radius, les than one third that
required for the ordinary gauge. Rolling
stock sufficient for the requirements of
such road-say two locomotives, four
passenger cars, thirty pia: form cars and
ten box cars-are estimated at $27, 900 ad
ditionaI, making total cost for road and
equipments of $24O, 900. For mining and
all hiIly regions the narrow track roads are
peculiarly adapted, and they are also like
" to come into extensive use as feeders to
established lines of railway.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
Another carpet-bagger has been brought

Another carpet-bagger has been brought
to grief. Gov. Yarmouth, Of Louisiana,
in speech made a few days since, at a
reception given to Gen. Sherman in New
Orleans, facetiously alluded to the fact of
his having been ''badly demoralized" in
the attack upon Vicksbu and to his hav-
ing so icited leave Of absence on that CO.
casion. Gen. Sherman responded, ''You
1ught to have been shot, SIR" The Gov
ernor probably had not much appetite for
the rest of the banquet.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

Clergyman's Wife. who takes great in
terest in her Industrial School.
Jane Brown, I'm sorry to hear from
your mistress that you are not diligent at
your needle work Now, you know who
it is that finds work for idle hands to do ?''
Jane Brown, artfully thinking to propi-
tiate. Ii you please, M, yeou dew, M :"
Punch
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

Some one advises young ladies to beware
OF marrying a man, the initial of whose
name is the same as their own, since there
Is an old saying which tells us that
To change the name and not the letter
Is to change for tho worse and not for the
better"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
The Bonded Railroad Cars-Eew AppiI
cation Of PhOtOS Taphy

In illustration Of The value 10 Philadel-
phia Of the new regulation authorizing the
transport in bond of merchandise laEded
at New York, the fact is mentioned tina,
an invoice OF goods received by the steam
er City of Washington. on Saturday last,
were delivered to the Philadelphia impor-
ter, duties paid, On Monday morning.
twenty eight hours from the time of their
landing from the steamer at New York
city.
10 this connection it is Interesting to
learn the device adopted by the govern
ment to prevent tamperirg with the car
looks. These are plain padiooks, arranged
sc that piece of glass is slipped over the
keyhole aud fastened. The Jock cannot be
opened without bre aking the glass. These
gla ,ses arc cClored red, with figures etched
on them by h,drofuoric acid. OF each
piece, three photographs fac SMILES are
taken. and then sent. duly packed in sets,
to the officers who are 10 use them. Thus
the officer in New York locks :he car and
forwards to the officer in Philadelphia q
photograph of the piece Of glass WHICH h-
has put over the key hole. If, on the ar
rival Ct the car the Jock should have been
disturbed. the Inspector knows it in an
instant.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

The New York Sua (RadicaD says
" President Grant has issued proclama-
tioa preliminary to putting in force the
unconstitutional electioneering Ku-Klux
BILL Very good. Let him issue as many
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

We understand that Mr.. Geo. Bancroft
has re igne his post as amb ,ssador of the
United Sa'es to the German En- pire. We
are not informe ed Of Mr.. Bancrnft's reasons
for this step New York Evening Post.
The reast n is plain enough. General
Grant wants the place for some -one else,
It was promi ed to Mr.. Orth, of Indiana,
but the Pre- sident recanted, under the in .
fuence of the Safe Depal tment, and it
safely. A few days ago unbottled Butler
announced his intention to offer this place
to DIR. Lofipg, IF Mass 4chu,etts, if lie
would get out of the way as a competitor
for the Governorship of that State.
But we are inclined to believe that this
and other missions will be reese. we'd to
smooth the passage OF the Treaty of Capt.
ula,iOn through the Senate. Brazil is
kept open for that purpose; Turkey is un-
derstOOd 10 be in the same category; and
there arc others which may be vacatt d at
short notice if the cons doration be tempt
ing enough for the hungry aspiran:e.
Portugal is in the market, although Sen
stor Lewis has given sufficient pledges of
"lOyalty'' to insure tie talary to his
brother. Still, tue President does not
stand on ceremony. lie thinks he may
take libt rites With his friends, and turn
them out neck and heel, even when they
are only beginning to learn the alphabet
of official literature. There are many such
ctims of misplaced confidence. No mau
should venture to go abroad without in
sHrirg his tenure for six months even at
the high rates Of ko!icy which are now
demanded 10y the brokers around the
White III ouEe. We have got back to the
war STANDARD Insurance is very dear.
Washington Patriot.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

General Butter and A Imiral Porter are
both announ ed to be present ut tie army
reunion in b. ston on the 18th. What 4
cordial meeting that will be.
M. Alfred Michels, who takes a very
French view Of the great statesman, has
written a new life of Prince Bismarck,
published at Brussels.
Valparaiso intends to obtain water
supply by the river Mapocha. The lens i
OF the proposed aqueduct will be forty
Spanish leagues.
The Democrats have elected Mayor aad
Council in Cumberland, Nd.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

proclamations as he likes. But he will do
we'll 10 Ls very cautious in taking any more
practical steps to carry cut the bill 1t is
donble-edg d weapon. and the edge
reaches down into the very handle.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
Craot,. denomination.

The New York Sun makes a count of the
Republican side Of the Senate on The
Presidential question, and the result is by
no mears encouraging TO Grant. Or the
twelve New England Senators il claims
that Morrill,, OF Maine. Patterson, Crdgln,
Morrill,, of Vermont, Sumner, Sprague
ard Ferry are decidedly hostile to his
denomination, willie four others, Hamlln,
Wilson, Anthony and Buckingham are
either against him CT Lake warm ID his
favor leaviBg dmunis. If Vermont,
bis sole hearty supporter east Of tht'
He'd on " OF tbe Republican tnhtors
from lie Middle AID Western Sa'e.'. It
LANES FentDp, II umbull, L"gan. SchuIz,
Caldwell, I'll, ton aud Wi"Gom as ''openly
opposed to him." while it puts down
Scott, of Penneylvania. Sherman, Of Ohio,
and Pratt, If Indianna, as giving him
"but feeble encouragement" The San
thus sums up:
Without going iato the carpe'-Lag etatoa,
whose Eenators exert little Influence upon public
opinion, we here have a ]ist OF tU enty-One Sena-
tors. more than half Of whom stsnd Iore:nost IN
bent upon preventing Grants nomination, while
the other seven would doubt'ePs rtjoice TO see
him overthrOwn.
The influences that delicate the nomi atiCn of
Mr.. sewar1 in 1860 had their foun ain head their
msinspring. in the eenate. Though he was one
of the chief founders of the Republican party,
aud for gears had stood almost u1equalied smorg
the exponnders of its principles al d the defend
ers of it's policy, less powerful body ofEenatsrs
than that nov arrayed against Grant proved
strong enough to oveIwhe!m him IN the Conven-
tion at hicagO, and nominate LlLcon III lis
stead. If General Grant knew any thing of tie
political history of the country. we might peril
nently SIX him il b. imagines that he Is able to
bear up against euch senatorial combination
as that hich prostia cd William 81. Seward.
These affairs are mono Of ours, and We
propose to do no moro than to glance at
them rs amCug the Indications of the
times.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

The successful lie Of ~. Jac s'.awn
the. prince of American farmer. ! a.
tributed to the cts5 uGs1rya4y. f The
following maxims, or'g.nagaI 10y himself
When YOU WalIe7up.udo not rOlI oYcr
but roll OF. L viii give y0u i'm. r.
ditch all You y.Oas Is, byeaE tG,m, lalr,,
them and stti9 ~ .imQshy aLd RI Glove.
Que buahel Of clover to t@O bl.hu,s q
Timothy is chi ugh.
Make your fence hiab. Egat am.
strong, SO thai it viii kcsi, c.ttie IA .e.
out
If you have brush, MAKE va let.
secure and Keep your apgstr IA t. c4t.le.
for il tho corn i ksFt e! IN llcy ri" "a.
it betterH Jan If il is not
BE sure to get yunr lands 10 tcd Nv
seven o'clock, tboy win ls.4. ca ~ \.
force Of CIRCUMSTANCES. Po, q ulrd. j.
he is poor nani, isil you prt ulse III :
Il he Is Il good one. pay aim d little MOI a.
IL will encourage him TO 90 syii batger.
Always iced your baud5 as welt as vea
d. yUur elf, T. TIE Iabning m.1l a. ala,
bone AMI siuew + tAu llad, &c vug. =.
be- well trea',d
I all at fed that g, ttnz up c sIy. i4-
dnstry and ro9 ular habit7, arc ~; :,ast ne.
di ;ine prescribed TO- EaritI.
When rainy, bal ~ alter c)gacs, - it4t
yon cant ~Grk oht doota, out, sill. mi
haul your WOOD
Make your racks, fix n.s y or :.uce ora
gate tina is IF its ningcs, % wa. her-
boarding our barn wu1r" tn ~I.d H..
blown the 81 hing of, or pAschi. & lie r, +
OF your barn or house.
8 Study your inter 81 OselS, AID 30 10.
spend any time III elrc ing P.,,Id~uas.
Senators and her small otticrr., or t L
ing of hard times when 81 ,di4g oar
time In whiting store-buxes. etc
Take your time aud m IKE ctI:ulatioD4 :;
don't do things IN hurry, but d ths III a.
the right time, and keep , our mi ID a. well
as the body employed.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
DE- mGcIatIc Primary Election in Baltt-


Tho primary election for members of
the new Democratic Conservative City
Convention, which took place in the re-
spective wards of the city yestt rday, be-
gat spirited contest. The polls were
opened at noon ADD continued open until
6 p. m, and as the members of the party
chose to make something of II contc st with
reference hereafter to the candidacy for
the mayoralty, the largest vote ever polled
at such an election in the city was brought
out. The result is complete triumph by
except one, in which an unpledged ticket
was chosen without oppo ition. The total
vote cast yesterday, exclusive of the four
teenth ward, from which no figures were
received, was IA, 1853, of which the friends
of Mr.. Vansant claim a majority of 1852
votes.-Baltimore Sun, 9Th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
Quit Dragging.


This is now admitted by the medical profes-
sion as fundamental principle of healing
science. It is wisely provided by the human
economy that whenever snything is wrong in
the phi , steal 81 stem the nstural forces of the
body arc brought to bear to expel the disease.
The great aim, therefore, is to strengthen the
natural pow6rs. This has been kept in view by
the skiliful compounders Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters. which operates to give fresh vitality to
all the organs of the baby. The effect of this
medicine upon the stem ach. the liver and the
kidneys, is prompt and decisive. The patient,
who is wise enough to quit dragging and try the
Bitters, feels as il he had taken q new lease
of life, and as he continues the use OF the ar
ticle. he is Ove1joyed to find The stresms Of
health coursing through his frame. 1t is pre-
pare with great care. and it's component parts
are entirely vegetable. It ia free from the OBJ
jections so often urged against preparations OF
the kind. As q medicinal agent it has no equal,
while it's pleasing flavor and beautiful effects
have made it q general fAvorite. It is free from
all properties calculated to impair the system.
and its operations are at once mild, soothing
and efficient. ALI who have used Hostetter's
stomach Bitters attest its virtues and commend
it.
Even those who are in the enjoyment of per.
feet health frequently have need to have re-
course to tonics as preventives OF disease. Te
are never too well armed against the assaults of
the stills that flesh is heir to-" In health or
sickness this tonic cannot be taken regularly
without giving vitality ard elasticity to the sys-
tenn.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19
DISTRICT c MMIr-EES.

DISTRICT c MMIP'EES;
FIRST DISTRICT
CARTER, d. NJ, Wa mug. Il, C.,iruar.
Ransom, M. w. jacks -.
Latham, Chas Pi muu L,
Winston, l.. G, Wi dsor,
Enre, Nj. L., Cat svIle,
Moore. J. E. Viii i.mston.
Shaw, W. b., Currturk c. Ii.
SECOND DISTRICT.
KEENAN,, THos s Wilson, Chairman.
Hughes. John, Newbern.
MorrIsey, W. G., GDlisboro',
HHagan, Chas. j, Greenville,
Jeffrey, A. W., Beaufort,
Nixon, +. W., Jacksonville,
Wooten, J. F., Kinston.
THIRD DISTRICT.
ENaELHARD, j. A, Wilmington, Chair
man.
Fuller, T. c., Fayetteville,
McKOy, A. A Clinton,
Wall, II. O., Rockingham,
Norment, A. s., Lnmberton,
McIver, J. D., Cartilage,
Ellis, J. W.. Whit, VIII.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
PLUs1MER, h. IT,, WarIeuion, CHARM m.
Amis, J. s., Oxford,
York, Il. w, MorrIsvlle,
Cooke, G. NJ, Lyulsburg.
Leach, J. T, Learhburg,
Drake, J. A.. billiards on,
StrudWick, f. NJ. Billsboro.
EIFTH OI TKICT.
MoREHEAD, Jas. L., Greensboro, Cbail-
man,
Robins, n. s., Asheboro',
Scales, A, NJ, Wentworth.
Hill, Joel F., vii on's Store,
Robbins, Frsuk c., Lexington,
Kerr, John, Y,nceyviIie,
Jordan, Leur, =, Koxboro'
Sixth DISTRICT. -e
Brown, J. f., har otte, hartman,
Armfeld, Il. F., Statewide,
Schenck. David, Liuculnton,
Cowles. " e. H., Witkesboro',.
McNeilI, Dr. @. O., Catawba Static,
Henderson. in. =, Salisbury,
Dobson, Joseph Yadk'nviile.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
AVERY, A. o., Morg&nrou, Chairman,
Cooke, A. NJ, AshryilIe,
Love, j. Il. Jr, Webster,
Neill, q. F., Jefferson,
Gudger, Jas. NJ, Evansville,
Durham, Plato, Shelby,
Cash, l.. s., Headersonvile.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-05-19

DEMOCRATIC CONSERVATIVE ORGANIzATI0.:.
EXECUTIVE % pMI tIhES
.. CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
BRAGG, THOMAS, Raleigh, CUai man.
MerrimOn, A. S., Bnsho-, G. NJ,
Bledsoe, NJ. A. l. tchford, j. j.,
DeCarteret, j. @, Battle, Il. Il.
Mo-,
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ALL RIGHT. Il"

No.Withst anding tie ht rrib!e cb4rlct :
of his woun! and his am pet ghtle>s eyes
when the DAYS IF toe war were spoken #,
his " hole being m cd to be alive with
the spirit of the ''lost cause, land he SEEM
ed to regret nothing but the failure OF the
COrfe derate arms.
The New York herald., 1871-08-23
A NEWARK MYSTERY.
The Fate of Jeneke Rohen-Was she Muir.
dered ar Did She CamuiI Suicidc4

The Fate of Jcneke Rohen-Was she Muir.
dered or Did She Commit suicides
Between FIVE and six O'Clock last evening there
was found noating in the Passaic River at Newark
the body OF female Of about thirty-hve years OF
age. which was identified as being that OF Mrs.
Jeneke Rohen, late wife OF Lambertus Rohen, Of
No. 32 oxford street. 1t was found near the Zinc
Works and removed to the Morgue. Subsequently
Mr. Rohen, who Is a German, called at tn6 6hlce
OF the county physician And stated that his wife had
left ms hG1se on saturday night about nine O'CLOCK
Tor the purpose of doing some marketing. He was
drOwsy ana retired. ABOUT one O'Clock he awoke
and found his wife still absent. He proceeded TO
make search for her In the yard and neIgnborhood
but failed to discover her whereabouts, and knew
nothing of her TIL notified tnat her corpse was
Mt the dead house. He said that latterly
she had been inclined 10 lunacy and looseness OF
moral habits and on one occasion he came home
and found her attended by strange youth under
very pecuiiar circumstances. 1his Is his story.
Tne ne,Qhbors give different version, somewhat.
They say that he was extremely jealous and i'll
treated her shameully. An offcial Investigate on
will probably be made into the case, and In the
meantime reliance is not TO be placed on eith er
The New York herald., 1871-08-23
LECTURE ON ST. COLUMBKILL.

The Very Rev. p. Malone, p p. V. F., OF Belmu-
let. Mayo Ireland, delivered lecture in the Atne-
ngum, Brooklyn, on Monday evening, on est. Co
lumbkill and his Prophecies" to house. notwith-
standing the heat, crowded IN every part. The very
reverend lecturer gave detailed statement of the
life and services TO the Church OF ST. Columbkill
and wound no by reading some OF the prophecies
OF inc saint which, as tney promised the freedom
OF Ireland In 1872 received with the most en-
thuslastic paudlts by ms Celtic audltory especially
those parts which he read IN the original Irish Ex-
CONGRESSMAN w. h. Robinson, who acted as chair
man. then IN a 10 remarks introduced MIR. O'DonO-
van Rossa and afterwards Dr. O'Leary, VINO both
made short addresses. Father Malones lecture Is TO
be repeated IN New f0C
The New York herald., 1871-08-23
THE BRENNAN FESTIVAL.
The Largest Picnic Eyer Held Ia New York.
Oratory, Fireworks, A Barbecue, A Pro,ue-
X6Je (laucert and A Clam Ruke

The Largest Picnic Eyer Held Ia New York.
OratorY, Fireworks, A Barbecue, A Pro,ue-
Kkde Concert aud A Clam Bake.
The different M. 7. Brennan ward clubs in this
CITY, Numbering, in all. over thirtyseven separate
and distinct organizations, held monster festival
and picnic at Lion Park yesterday afternoon and
evening. Grafulla's Band OF 100 pieces gave a
promenade concert during the afternoon, and fur
nished the dance music until late hour this morn
ing.
Among those present were Mr.. John b. Fell
lows, the District Attorney; Judge Shandley
Alderman james G. Dimond, James J. Gum
bleton, Captain william L. Wiley, william
II. Burns, Jacob Scebacher, Neil Bryant,
pr. John T. Nagle, James Masterson, Thomas Cum
liam w. Shields, Patrick Gun, Captain Gorham and
others. An immense OK was roasted whole during
the afternoon and in the best style, and every one
who chose TO do so parto0k OF the succulent beef,
after which there was gwen a mammoth clambaKe
In the Rhode Island fashion. Colonel Fellows de-
lvered an grafton, in which he dwelt eOquentlv and
eulogisticaly on the career Of NJ. 4. Brennan a
man whose character, unlike many politicians, was
without spot or stain. A dinner was served up TO
all the delegates from ward organizations
IN the CITY ro Also and several A. handsSme
during the night Colonel FELLOWS anu
Neil Bryant shot a match at clay pipes for 500
side, In which, for the first time In America,
neddle gun was used by Mr.. Bryant. enabling MIN
to carry of the wager after dlncult contest The
Central Brennan Association presented richly eni-
bOssed gold locket, with the monogram M 1. Is.
A. and handsome pair OF agate goo anu uia ,ha
mond sleeve buttons to William IL. Burns tue
President Of the Central ASSOCIATION. From, WE'VE
to fifteen thousand persons OF both sexes, OF very
respectable and orderly class, visited the grounds
during the day and evening, anu aogether. the
festival was one OF the largest and most peasurabe
ever held Va New v"-k.
The New York herald., 1871-08-23
Yarhiinx Notes.

The following yachts passed whitestone yesterday
forenoon
Yacht Kaiser William First, Bye, Mr.. Bailey,
from New York for New London
Yacht Madeleine, N.Y.Y.C, Mr. voorhees,, from
New York for Glen Cove.
Yacht Fleur de Lis N.Y.YC, Mr.. Dickerson, from
New York for Glen Cove.
The New York herald., 1871-08-23

afternoon from Portland, bringing 800 passengers.
Thousands OF persons arrived last evening from
Nova Scotia by trains and steamers.
The New York herald., 1871-08-23
YACHTING.
The New York Yacht Club Race.

NEWPORT, X. L., August %, 1871
The race for the Vice COmmodore's Cup came OF
to-day. Seven schoOners started. Throughout the
day the wind was very light The race not having
been completed within the time specified will be
sailed again. Several Of the yachts did not
rive until after midnight.
The New York herald., 1871-08-23
The Rival Crews at Their Practice-Thc
Bettina-A Splendid Race Expected.
CT N

ST JOHN, N. b., August %, 1S7l
Things are working nicely for the race OF TO-
morrow. Yesterday morning ana this morning the
Sc John men went out in their new boat for q short
row. The Tyne men were out last evening. rowing
the American stroke at 80 TO AZ in the minute. This
morning the race course was smooth as sheet of
glass; Betting on The race was little more lively
yesterday evening and to-day than 1t has been yet.
but still the odds are In favor Of the Euglish-
men, and will likely so remain although as
the hour OF running approaches the friends
OF the st. John men grow more confident.
The steamers and trains from all parts are carry
ing large numbers Of passengers. The City of st.
John Last evening brought about six hundred from
81 George and border ports. The Empress, from
Annapolis brought many Nova Scotlans, including
some of the Halifax people. The river boats have
a great many passengers, and tho western Exten.
sion and Eastern trains are full.
The large influx Of Americans tonight has caused
a great change IN the betting on the boat race
Whereas yesterday the odds stood ut two to one on
the Tyne crew, tonight the pools are sold freely at
rates OF $1,000 TO $780, Indications point strongly
towards even wagers In the morning.
The weather this evening has been all that could
be asked for and 1t Is very probable that the races
will come OF tomorrow
The Tyne and Paris crews have finished training
and are resting to-day Both crews are In capital
condition and splendid race Is anticipated.
The weather tonight is very fine, and the water
Is In a state OF perfect calm, with every appearance
that lt Will continue In that condition, II the
weather IS unfavorable between seven and ten
O'Clock A. NJ. tomorrow the race will be postponed
till between four and SIX O'Clock r. NJ. Betting Is
now more lively. The hackers OF the Tyne crew
offer to O. but the hackers OF the st. John crew
are generally holding of for heavier odds. The lat
ter say that the Tyne crew, to win, must row over
the course two minutes quicker than In the Lachine
race AT the meeting Of the crews last night the
Tyne crew chose william Oldham, OF New Castle
England, for their umpire, and the ST. John crew
named James stockhouse, OF st. John. The Hon.
Thomas r. Jones, of ST. John, Is referee. The steam
ers New YORK and New Rrunswick Nrlyeg tlls