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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03

RoBBER KIL1ED.-A few nights ago, Col.
| Cash, living q few miles south of Cheraw,
hearing q knocking at his door, sent a girl
to answer the summons, and invite the
| person in. The man, however, ATTEMPTED
to evade observation and showed no dispo-
sition of entering, but wished, he said, to
see Col. Cash outside. Rendered suspi-
cious from the actions of the stranger,
Col. Cash took his gun and approached
the door. which he had no sooner reached
than he was fred upon. He returned the
fire, his ball entering The strangers fore
head, killing him instantly. The object
of the unknown man, says our informant
was doubtless robbery-and it is probable
that he was one Of the Lowry band.
Col. Cash was not hurt.
Wadesboro' Argus.
Six negroes, confined in Jail at AsheviIie,
succeeded in making forcibIe exit, on last
tuesday. The Citizen says that four of
them were recaptured, but that the other
two, Tom Brown and George Morehead,
under indictment for murder, managed to
get off clear.
The Salem Press says that man calling
himself Linnes, aged about twenty-five
years, was arrested in Abingdon, Va, On
Wednesday evening of last week, upon the
serious charge of having two wives living
in North Carolina, one of them in Gull
ford county, and the other in Surry.
We learn from letter received in this
city on yesterday, that Col. w. Hender-
son was seriously, il not fatally, cut in the
abdomen few days since in Davidson
county. 1t seems that q difficulty oc-
Cured between Col. II. and @ man who
was experimenting his farm, when the
latter drew q knife and cut him across the
abdomen, indicting O wound some six
inches lopg, -Raleigb Telegram.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03

It is is very liberal il embraces all
branches of agricultural industry. and the
character and quality of the premiums Oh
fered are such as render them specially
valuable to enterprising farmers The
list was prepared by practical men, ana
the awards, if they serve to stimulate our
aericulturists to a lively competition
should be held as proud mementoes OF the
honorable and successful rivalry by those
who bear them off,
This list has been published in ample
time for the farmers to prepare for COM
netition for premiums for all crops ex-
cent wheat, and we trust that this depart
meut will have more exhibitors and bet
ter specimens, and receive more attention
at our Fairs than has heretofore been the
case. The officers of the Cape Fear Agrl-
cultural Association, at least, have shown
their determination to bring about
such q result. And one of our leading
farmers has already responded. The
editor of the Reconstructed Farmer, one OF
the most enterprising and successful lar
mers Of the State, in publishing this list
in the February number of his valuable
magazine says: "We expect to visit the
"Agricultural Fairs next fall, not with our
"hands in our pockets, and after We get
"there say we could beat A. and BIS ar
"ticle if we had brought ours ; but we in
" tend to be on hand, (if we are spared
"by Providence,) with specimens, in &C
"cordance with the above regulations. in
IS order, if possible, to take the first pre-
"miums on field crops. If we should fail,
(Which is quite likely. we wish it distinct
ely understood that we shall doubt the
"veracity Of all those who exhibit their
"specimens by the word of mouth. "
"The Secretaries of Cape Fear, Roam
90 oke and Tar River, and the State Fair,
" will please enter us for premium for
" corn, cotton, oats, potatoes and stock
"peas."
We hope that others will prepare in time
for these premiums. Much Of the useful
ness of our Fairs will be lost if the chief
compel ition shall continue to be between
feet horses, and the principal attractions
center in the race course. We are not among
those who condemn trials of speed, or de-
plore the presence of amusements upon
our Fair Grounds. We want the appetites
of all satisfied. We want all branches OF
industry patronized. But it is our desire
to see the Agricultural exhibitions the
leading features of the Fair. We suppose
our merchants will again offer their tempt
ing premiums. Some of those offered last
year produced the most active competi-
ton and added much to the interest of the
Fair. Others we're not competed for, and
have consequently never been claimed.
This was owing in great measure to the
late day at which they were announced.
We hope this year these offers will be in
time for the regular Premium List of the
Association, which ought to be issued by
the 1st of April. This will be. in ample
time to invite competition from all quar-
tiers. We refer to this matter now in Or
der that those who desire to offer pre-
NUNS may be prepared to do so.
We trust that such of our cotempora-
ries as feel an interest in this matter
will give the special list at least one inser-
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03
OUR RALEIGH LETTER.

est-LegisIative WORK
The Legislature and the Governor
Gizzard French Sktnaed-Thc Su-
preme COurt-Jadge Settles Sac
ceSsOr-Impeachmcn OF Pear.
son-Secret Political and
Military SOcieties-The
Outrage Committee
GOV. e-Mr.
NJ q
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03

merited punishment will tell his tale, to
Justify the illegal acts of Holden. The
managers raised objections to the admissi.
bility of good deal of the evidence Of
fered by the defense, but the Chief Justice
IN every case oYerruled them, and his
rulings were sustained by the Senate
The Senate seems disposed to admit most
of the evi ience offered by the accused, SO
that he may not be denied any advantage
it's reception might give him, and Judge
Pearson should surely feel fattered that
the Senate should invariably sustain his
decisions, and this fact alone would refute
the charge that the Democratic Senators,
who constitute more than twO-thirds of
the body, are biased in their judgments
by mere party or political considerations,
for they are men who will sacredly regard
the solemnity of their oaths and do Justice
liApartially.
Sometime before Christmas the Legis-
lature passed bill forbidding further pay
mcnt to the Code Commissioners, but it
being rumored that they still, notwith-
standing this law, did receive moneys
from the Treasurer, your faithful Senator,
Major McClammy, ever watchful over til e
interests of the taxpayers. introduced
| o resolution of inquiry as to the truth Of
the rumor, which quickly caused the Treas
urer 10 present communication admltt1D 6
its truthfulness and apologizing by pleadin g
ignorance Of the existence of the law, and
stating that the amount thus illegally paid
to Judge Rodman was the snug little sum
of $266. Surely when such ignorance is
bliss, it would be folly to be wise..
The bill abolishing Cantwell and his
Court has passed it's several readings in
the House, and will certainly lass the
Senate, aud thus the citizens of Whining
ton will be relieved from such an incubus.
The bill passed the House to day, which
| had previously passed the Senate, am end
ing the charter Of the " Wilmington
Steam Fire Engine COMPANY" SO as to
increase the number of members one
hundred. Quite a mass OF bills, generally
of private nature, has been passed 10y
the Senate during this week, 30 that, not
wiLhstanding the time consumed by i'm
parchment, the business Of that body is
as much advanced as that Of the House.
The Radicals have held one or two meet
ings here this week, endeavoring to rally
the negroes to endorse CaidwelI's action,
at one Of which meetings Mark Erwin, Of
secession notoriety, Grated at length, and
Landed TO the skies "the glorious Consti-
tuition" Quite change indeed has come
DER the spirit of his dreams.
Maj Smith, the courteous President CT
the N. @. r. r. Co., has kindly furnished
special train tonight for the accommo-
dation Of a party of the members, who
propose visiting for day or two your
! section HAL.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03

We have published several times the
premium list for Field Crops put forth by
the Executive Committee of the Cape Fear
Agricultural, Association to be competed
for at the next Annual Fair. We desire
now to direct special attention thereto
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03
THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL
WILMINGTON. N. O..

THE New York San, having inquired
ubether Boutwell, is not as fit for Presi-
dent as Grant, the Louisville Courier Jour-
nal replies that the question is difficult
one. but that it is safe to say, he either u.s.
or is the only man in the United states
xrho ia not
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03
Philips letter, if the Company has not

Philips letter, If the Company has not
gone beuOnd reasonable charges to make en-.
orDaous profits fo the Stockholders. n @f IA
What are these facts? A
The Company has paid no dividends to
the stockholders since the war. Every
dollar earned, and much that has been
borrowed (S700. 000) have been economi
calIy expended in rebuilding and restoring
the property destroyed by the war.
Much that the Federal forces did not
destroy during the conflict was burned by
the Confederate troops on their retreat
from the line.
How, then, have We been able TO reduce
rates and give our people good and eff
GENTLY operated Railway line to carry
their produce to market?
We have all looked forward most an
xiousIy to the time when We could, in JUS
tice to the public that We serve, as we'll as
to the shareholders, reduce our local rates.
How could this be done with the heavy
pressure upon our Treasury for new mon,
new machinery and new bridges /? The
wonder is not why our rates are high, but
why the road did not, like its unfortunate
neighbor, go into the hands of it's credit
ors.
lam most gratifed to be able to say to
our patrons. that We are nearly tout OF
the woods" and it will give me great
pleasure to recommend O. reduction, to
some extent, in our local rates at an early
day.
But for the great length Of this paper, !
would explain again why the through ra' es
are SO low, as compared with local rates.
[ respectfully refer our patrons to my an
! nuel reports for 1866, 1867 and 1869. Be-
low will be found extracts from them.
Respectfully,
$. l.. FREMONT,
FnC aD1 Suy'r
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03
, THE STATE ASSETS.

The Financs COMMITTEES. in obedience
to the reqnir ments of the annexed reso-
luton, beg Leave t. submit the following
report: ~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03
ATLANTIC L n. c. r. r. co.

The same remarks apply to the State'l
stock In the Atlantic & N. O. r. r. Co.,
as this 10 likewise subject to lien for the
bonds issued for it's purchase.
In conclusion, the committee must reit.
crate that although these bonds and stocks
are not now available as assets yet, as the
Developments of the rerources of the State
proceeds. and ss our population increases,
their value will be enhanced, until eyentu.
ally they will, il retained by the State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-03-03

The assets of the state, as
ram rfod by the Pnhlic
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06
RenOyating Worn Land.

AT recent meeting of the American
Institute Farmers Club, when this Dues
ton was called up. one Of the members
said that the must effectual method, in
bis opinion, was to turn Under clover.
peas Or buckwheat It vas objected
that buckwheat contributed but little to
the restoration of exhausted land. while
clover and peas are we'll adapted for this
pafpose-the former article especially
A. NJ. Curtis con tended that manure was
always the best medicine for worn out
land. LII the absence of a fertilizer it is
well to plough deep and sow with peas or
buckwheat. and turn it under when the
crop has attained full growth, and then
SOW with rye, and, in the Spting seed
with clover Fake off the crop of rye
and leave the clover until the second
year, and when 1t is blossom. pillow that
under AID SOW with wheat or rye again.
and seed with clover. Treated IN this
way land will certainly improve. After
the second crop of rye or wheat has been
taken off, the land will be in good enough
condition, usually, to plant in corn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06
NO. 80

would blow them out of the Water-a
threat they we'll knew he was capable Of
executing, as their guns were loaded dur
ing the chase. They sorrowfully acqui-
esced in his commands, while gallant
Charles steered into port followed by his
prize. The exploit excited universal ap-
plause. The master Of the merchant-ves-
sci was examined BY the Admiralty, when
he stated the whole OF the enterprise as it
occurred, and declared that Charles Wa
ger had planned and effected the gallant
exploit, and that to him alone balongod
the honor of the achievement Charles
was Immediately transferred to the Brit
ish navy, appointed a midshipman. and
his education carefully superintended. He
soon after d istiiguished himself in ac-
ton, and underwent rapid promotion
until he was at leng til created an ad
miral, and became Sir Charles Wager.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06
-s
Value of Manure;

"Enping" sends out an article on the
relative value of crude aud manufac tured,
or. in other words, green and decompos-
ed manure, and, lest it may be passed
upon too lightly, venture to send back
the echo. Farmers iii general do aos
sufficiently appreciate the Importance OF
this feature Of successful farming. In
order that the best results May be ob.ain in
ed in application of manures, they must
pc in such condition that they may very
readily be incorporated with the SOIL If
coarse and lumpy, the little ibrous roots
cannot get much good from it, while, if it
is pulverized ,decomposed, it easily mixes
with the soil, and lets, them reaoh OIL in
almost any direction =; they are sure to
find something to aid there growth, and,
instead of the stunted, sickly- looking,
which is the result of the first applica-
ton, We get the'strong, vigorous, healthy
plant, which is SO m lc', desired. A Il
stable manutes may be doubled in value
by thus composing and pulverizing. IF
any doabt. try it !! If you do not want to
appropriate an acre, try square rod Of
each, it will take but one experiment to
satisfy you in regard to it, and this will
speak louder than volumes written upon
the subject.-Cor. Mirror and Farmer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06

Very FuNNY-A physician tells the
following: I remember One day in max
ing my hosplta rounds patient just
arrived presented an amputated forearm.
aud in doing SO could scarcely refra in
from broad laugh the litter was con-
stant.y on his face. What is the mat
ter? This does not strike ME as matter
of laughter 1t is not, doctor; but ex-
cuse me but lost fny arm in SO funny
a way that | i'll laugh when look at
it. Our FIRST sergeant wanted shaving
badly, and got me to- attend TO it, as
am corporal. We went together in
front of b is tent. / had lathered him,
took him BY the nose. and was applying
the razor, when cannon<ball came, and
that was the last saw Of either his
head or my arm. Excuse me. doctor. for
laughing as I do, but I'll be especially
blasted if ever saw such bully thing
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06
How LITTLE LAND WILL KEEP A Cow.

How LITTLE LAND WILL KEEP A Cow
A correspondent writes On the first day
of June last, I commenced cutting cloy-
er for one COW confined N a yard en-
closed by high, tight board fence, with
a stable attaclietl; in which she had been
fed. She had DO feed but freshly cut
clover from the 1st Of June to the 18th
of October, and all taken from one-fourth
of an acre of ground. She has averaged
eighteen quarts Of straised milk per day.
from which my wife has made eight
pounds of butter per week during the
four and a-half months. The cow is FIVE
years old. and cross of the Ayrshire
and Durham. She has given more milk,
more butter, and of a better quality than
she has ever l6he on pasture. =
On one-eighth Of an acre | have raised
$50 bushels sugar bt.ets and carrots,
which with TWO tons of hay will keep
her handsomely the balance of the year.
The labor of cutting clover for the COW
is less than driving her three-quarters
OF mile to pasture; besides the ma
nuse saved is quite an item In the
dairy districts the usual estimate is four
acres to the COW on the hay aud pasture
system. whereas by soiling and raising
roots fve-eighths of an acre is found
to be sufficient. | will state further. that
be ieee FISH iiearly thirty years ex-
perlsnce. that there is no crop, so val
liable for soiling az clover, no crop, so
many pounds of which, and of equal value.
for milk and butter can be produced
from an acre of ground. Sweet corn is a
good crop for late feeding, where clover
will not grow. bds HUt profitable for win
ter feeding.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06

FASHION ABLE LIFE.-If there is any en-
vironment which can degrade human
being or harden young heart, it is the
atmosphere of merely shionable life.
GU may take the tenderest and most
beautiful and lovely girl, the one that is
kindest at home, and loves her father and
mother best, and put her into the highest
circle Of fashionable life, with plenty OF
money and plenty of scope to do as she
plea.es; let her dress herself as she will ;
cover herself with diamonds and pearls,
costly silks and laces; let the love of ad-
miration become the controlling passion ;
and by and by, II the tenderness of that
young nature passes away her thoughts
concentrate upon hers elf, what figure she
is cutting. who her adm irers are, what
couquests she can make and by and by
the youthful. beautiful modesty is gone
and the way is open for vice that, in the
beginning. would not have been dreamed
of, OF if thought Of, put away as utterly
impossible.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06

Down ON CELIBAcY.-'T Dodson' of
Madison county, Va, in announcing his
platform as a candidate for the State Sem
ate, says:
L am IN favor of discourag ing celibacy
by every means in the power of the Leg
islatnre. A heavy tax should be imposed
on all old bachelors, old maids, and
childless married people, for the purpose
Of raising money to support our free
schools. / would also require persons,
who desire the luxury of a second marri-
age. to pay tax of about tive hun
dred and City dollars on their license,
the money to 60 to the school fund. -
AS futhes penalty for celibscy, | am
in favor of sppropriatipg the property Of
all pesens who never married afoEuthe
benc6t Of the FREQ sch06l -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06

MULoH1NG.- fter the spring rains are
over and the hot days have come, the
newly planted frui! and ornamental trees.
as we'll as. fowefihg shrubs and small
fruits, feel the effects o heat and dtouth,
Though they may have made good start
IN the spring, the growth flags in these
hot June days, and while the well-es-
tsblished plants DO not mind it so much.
those set this season are evidently suffer-
ing Only those who have tried it
know the benefits OF mdiehihg: After
cul,ivating, or otherwise stirring the
soil, put around the trees or shrubs q
good covering of straw, bog or salt hay,
or any similar material. Not a hand
full. but good generous covering, to ex-'
tend IS far OF farther than the roots Of
the TIE, Of slirab are likely to spread
This will prevent c7aporation keep the
soil mellow, and smother tie Weeds.-
Currants and gooseberries are, in par
ticular, benefited by this treatment, and
there is scai cely any plant that will not
flourish all the better for it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06
A Heroic Cabin Boy.

During one of the wars between England
and France, a fine English merchan ship
was pursued by French vessel Of war. The
Engl ish Comman Ter, finding capture in
evitable, quietly retired to his cabin, and
resigned himself to his fate. Not SO,
however, with his heroic little cabin
boy, Charles Wager. He had formed q
scheme by which he hoped to save
his own ship, and capture the threat
ping enemy fast bearing down upos them;
and he lad no sooner comrun icated his
plan TO the crew than they heartily agreed
with it, placed themselves under his Or
ders, aud waited with frmness the mo.
mens to- carr, their enterprise into effect.
The suspense vas of short dura ton, for
the Frenchman was soon alongside, aud
mediately grappfed fast to the unof-
| Tending merchant sh p. As Char les had
anticipated, the couquerors, elated with
the acqu lsition ofso fine prize, poured
iato the vessel in crowds. cheering and
huzzaing, and not foreseeiEg any danger,
left but few on board their own ship
Now was the moment for Charles, who,
giving his men the signal, sprang at their
head on board the opposing vessel. While
some seized the arms that had been left in
profuson on her deck. and soon overpow-
cred the few men left on board, and the
others by a Simultaneous movement, re-
lieved her from the grapphngs which
un tied the two vessels. Oar hero, now
hay ing the command of the French yes
eel, sezed the helm, placed her out O.
boarding distance, and hailed, with the
voice Of conqueror. the discounted crowc
Frenchnoen who we're left on board thu
peaceal bark .he had quilted, ordering
them to follow close in his wake, o. h'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06

MANNER.-How much there is in the
way in which people speak and act, to
win or to repel those with whom they
may come in contact! Two persons may
say anu do the same things. even, and
one be beloved, aud the other provoke
disesteem. Indeed, one can say almost
anything il criticism or reproof of bis
friend and neighbor, that he may proper.
ly say at all, with impunity, while anoth-
er can say nothing. One is gentle, kind
w, considerate. always mindful of good
breeding while the other speaks with
sueet. or an arrogance, or supercilious
bearing-which after all may be pure
habits-and only offend. And to say
the whole, the heart of tine last man may
be better than that of the first.
Good-breeding is nc&t thing to godli-
ness. Or if that be too much to say.
is a wonderfully beautiful and love-inspir
ing ornament OF piet5:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1871-07-06
gaetifal.
ONLY THE BABY.
They have only lost the baby,

They have only lost the baby,
The little, little one,
Who came when the April blossoms
We're smiling to the sun
AS frail and sweet as flower
The wind might blow away,
1: grew in the golden sunshine
While April wore to May.
The summer brought her roses,
Her butterflies and bees.
And her birds to sing fof the Baby;
Up to the rocking trees.
mo bud in all the garden,
/ No birding in the nest,
Is b alf so sweet" cried the mother,
t'As the baby on my breast,
Such hopes as lowered o'cr it,
| Such happy dreams SIS .wove
Their silver threaded fahcies
Through the fioihtr's brooding love
Though all were dear and dearest,
Yet were their fon9 hearts set
On the tiny, helpless darling.
| The precious household pct.
Now by the snowy ribbon
That Hutters from the door,
By the windows closed and curtained,
Lest the merry sun in p0ur,
| know that M id the shadows
OF dim and darkened room
They are weeping Ger the broken bud
That never more inlay blooiti.
Wee hands like crumbled rose-lsavss,
Restful and round and fair,
,, Are folded fast on the little breast,
And still as saints at prayer!
And through her grief the mother
Shivers with sudden pain.
That the angels hrst shall see them
Restless ami round again.
All me little baby
Leaves ali aehihg blank OF space,
| When God steps down aud takes 1t
From an earthly dwelling place
Speak by-and-by of heaven
For the Swallowed home to-day,
A flower, a kiss, silent tesr,
And softly come away.