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Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
Decrease of Chinese Immigration

The last steamer from China brought
only sixty nine Chinese. For some time
past the departures of these people from
San Francisco have been more than the
arrivals. The number resident in this city
is esst mated to be less by 900 than it was
a year ago, and the number in the whole
State is probably not over 81, 900 whereas
year or two ago it was from 40, 900 to
900. There has been an excess Of arrl-
walls over departures for 1870, thus far, OF
about 1000 but this excess has not been
concentrated in San Francisco, while death
and immigration to other States and Ter
ritories have reduced the total number i'll
California considerably. 1t is probable
that there will be no material increase in
our Chinese population hereafter. The
grand attraction of the surface mines is al
most completely gone, the diggings re-
naming which Chinese can work being
few and poor. The completion of the Pa
cifc railroad returned about 5000 to de-
pressed labor market, and caused many to
return to China, or emigrate to other por-
tions of this coast. considerable re-
duction in wages led to the employment of
whites in many instances where Chinese
had been employed before. Women and
children found situations in many factories
to the exclusion of Chinese. In addition
to all these causes, the growing antipathy
to the race, and the hard treatment to
which it has often been subjected, tended
to discourage their coming, and caused the
Chinese companies to issue an address ad-
vising their countrymen at home to stay
there. Congress and the federal author
tiles, furthermore, have shown q dispo-
sition to enforce strictly the laws against
coolieism and labor contracts made abroad.
Under the operation of all these causes, we
may look for a material abatement of
| Chinese immigration, while the constant
| tendency to diffusion will operate to pre-
| vent any undue accumulation at one point.
San Francisco Bulletin, Dec. %.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
EXPORTS to Europe.

The New York papers are calling atten-
ton to the exports OF breadstuffs from that
port during the few weeks passed-sup-
posed to meet the demands of the German
army, and also to provide for the reprovis-
ioning of Paris when military events there
reach their eliminating point. The World
says:
"For weeks We have been exporting -four at
an average rate of nearly fifty thousand barrels,
and wheat at the rate Of half million bushels per
week. The export of provisions has also been
enormous more than eight thousand barrels
and tierces of pork and beef and nearly five million
pounds of bacon, lard, cheese, &c, having left
that port during lsst week-the total value of the
exports for the E9eek being more than five million
dollars Of gold. or more than double the value OF
the corresponding week in 1885,"
The World, however, warns the community
against deceltfuI appearances /; that tbs ap'
psrently fieurishng condition OF the export trads
should not blind us to the real weakness whlct
exists in business and trade circles. II there ii
s. large demand for surplus grain, it should bt
remembered the other hnnd, that cotton ii
at the present moment at the lowest point it has
touched since 1862. The whole condition OF rad'
is unsettled and unnatural, and the very sign
which at first look favorable really the fever
| ism symptoms which are to be followed by disas
| irons depression"
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
FOR 1871.
NOW is THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE.
State of North Carolina,

oNsLow COUNTY-sUPERIoR COURT.
Special Proceeding to make Real Estate dssse!s.
George W. Mills, Administrator of George W.
Jenkins, Plaintiff.
Omy Mills, Ellen jenkins, Joseph H. Horn and
Pernetts Horn, his wife, Murphy Jenkins
Stanford Jenkins, Jasper jenkins, Obed Jen
kns, Heirs at law OF George W. Jenkins.
It appearing to the satisfaction OF the Court
that Jasper Jenkins and Obeo jenkins, two OF
the defendants in the above entitled Special Pro-
ceeding cannot, after due diligence, be found
within the State. and that they have either de-
parted from the State or keep themselves con
cealed therein with intent to avoid the service OF
criminal process. 1t is therefore ordered by the
Court tn at publ cation be made in the Whining
ton JOURNAL, newspaper published IN the city
OF Wilmington, in the weekly edition, for Blk
weeks successfully notifying the aforesaid Jas
per jenkins and Obed jenkins. and they arc
hereby notified that sommona was issued
Ag gAinst them the 26th day OF September,
1876 in the above entitled Special Proceeding
at the instance OF the above n3mrd plaintiff.
and tn at the aforesaid plaintiff on the same day
filed his complaint or petition IN the G1llce oil the
Clerk of said Court praying sale OF all the real
estate OF which his Aforesaid Intostatt dleu,
seizsd or entitled to, subject to the dove" OF his
widow, for the purpose OF paying the deot7 OF
his intestate. And, further notify ing the said
Jasper and Obed and they are hereby notlhed
to appear at the office of the Clerk Of the supe
rior Court OF OnslOw county at the Court House
in Jacksonville within twenty days after the ex-
piration of the aforesaid time OF this pubilca-
tion and apply to the Court for the appolntm nj
of Guardian al item (they being infants with
ont Guardian, over fourteen and under twenty
one years of age), otherwise the plaintiff Will ap-
ply for the appointment OF q Guardian for them
for the purpose of this action. And If they fail
within the aforesaid twenty days to plead, an
swer demur to the petition of the Plalntlf he
will apply to the Court for the relief demanded
Given under nv hand and the zeal Of said
Court, at office in Jacksonville, 18th day of De
cember. 1870. - - - .
A. @. HUGGINS, O, s. q.
dec n 47-WGW
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

are charged. and to ensure faithful OBJ
servapce of the fifteenth amendment to
the Constitution of the United States.
But it must be q forced construction OF
this law that will justify the presence of
armed national forces at our places of
election when no necessity exists therefor.
aud when their presence is calculated to
provoke collision.
With a good President the exercise of
the power referred to might have no inju-
r.ous results; but in the hands Of bad
man, governed by personal ambition. it
might prove exceedingly calamitous. Un-
consciously good President might be in
duced to employ it wrougfully; bad one
would be almost certain to use 1t for his
own advancement. Under any circum-
stances, in my opinion, it is unsafe and
antagonistic to the principles that should
govern our republican Institutions.
At the last October election United
States troops were stationed in Philadel-
phia for the avowed purpose OF enforcing
the election laws. This was done without
the consent or even the knowledge of the
civil authorities of either the city or the
State, and without any expressed desire
on the Part of the citizens, and. as far as
can be ascei tanned, without any existing
necessity. From a Conscientious convic-
ton of its importance, ] have called your
attention to the subject. A neglect to have
done so might have been construed as an
endorsement of a measure that meets my
unqualified disapprovaI. The civil authori-
ties of Pennsylvania have always been and
are Still compettn mt TO protect its citizens
in the exercise Of their elective franchise.
and the proper and only time for United
States military forces to intervene will be
when the power of the Commonwealth and
their aid is lawfully required
New York, Jan 5.-The Tribune com
ments thus on Gov. Geary's message
"The remarkable passage in the mes
sage OF Gov. Geary, of Pennsylvania, on
the subject Of he employment Of troops at
elections s mainly remarkable for its re
sem mblabce to the kindred utterances Of
| Governor Hoffman. That the presence OF
troops is desirable, nobody claims That
it was desirable in Philadelphia was per
haps a subject for consultation between
the Governor and the President, but hard
ly for discussion in his message"
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
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the house It will be sent to any address on re-
ceipt of 80 cents. Address DIR. WM. YOUNG
phia.
oct 21 37-6mch
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

no ia the bank statem ent,
WAR IN EUROPE!

VERSAILLES, Jan. T.
The German batteries on the south OF Paris
have bombarded the forts OF Irsey, Vances and
Mont Ropge; also the French entertainments at
Vile Juif and Point du Jour also the gunboats
in the Seine. The bombardment of the north
east is al go continued with great energy, partly
from the newly erected batteries. The results
thus far are most favorable to the Germans, not
withstsndlng the fog.
[special to the N. Y. World.l
BRUssELs Jan. 6.
The batteries OF Cermont and Villedarang are
throwing shot weighing "a pounds and shell
! weighing 65 pounds. @
Issy-Vauves and Mont honge were bombsrded
yesterday, To-day the forts reply with consid-
erable effect with and 7 inch guns. German
engineers expect to silence the guns by the night
OF the 7th.
Chanzy is advancing in two columns, the main
body of one of which is al La Loupe and the
other at Vendome.
The Duke of Meckle nburg has occupied the
lines between Blois and Vendome and La Loupe
| and Yerniul.
| The French reserves from Orleans, Chateau
Dun ChaTtres and Drieux, in all 10000 strong
are hurrylng forward.
| Charzy has 150, 900 men in splendid condition
! The forces Of F&idherbe and Boy elles are in
| excellent order.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
STATE NEWS.
Raleigh is to have a Chess Club.
37.6nch

Raleigh is to have a Chess Club.
Shad have made their appearance in
Newbern at 50 per pair.
The majority for DR.. JOS. A. Drake,
the Democratic candidate for the Legisla-
ture in Nash county, who was elected on
the 9th ult. over his Republican opponent,
is 332.
Rev. G. W. Sauderlin. for some yerrs
past in charge of the Baptist Church at
Goldsboro, on Sunday last preached his
farewell sermon to his congregation. 1t is
said that Mr.. s. contemplates trip to the
Holy Land before assuming charge Of any
other congregation.
Notwithstanding tho inclement weather,
the Tournament at Salisbury last Thurs
day passed Off most pleasantly and agree
ably to all the participators.
The successful knight, Mr.. E. P. Brown.
(Knight OF the Ocean WaYe). crowned
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
For the journal.


MesSrs. Editors The Board of County
Commisaio ners have asked our Represen-
ta'iVes III the Legislature to secure the
passage of an act enabling the Board to levy
a special tax of $50, 900. Our Conserve
tive members are themselves opposed to
the authority being given, but are willing
to be controlled by the expressed wish OF
the taxpayers of the county. They there
fore invite al expression of opinion by the
taxpay els as to whether suoh authority
should be conferred by the Legislature.
This tax is to be in addition to the ordl
nary county tax, and is to pay debts con
tracted by the old Board who failed K
itemize and publish their accounts, as re
quired by law. Com.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
The war I'm France and Kid Gloves.

AS an example of great branches of in
dustry which for the time being may be
regarded as wholly destroyed in France,
that Of the manufacture of kid gloves may
be particularly referred to. This industry.
although having its centre nominaIly In
Paris, is really distributed over the whole
of Northern France, and affords occupation
to large number of people in widely
distant localities. Thus, the skins, a
large number of which are imported from
Italy, Switzerland and Germany, are
tanned at Besancon, Beauvais, Luneville,
and multitude of other places, and then
sent to Paris, where the gloves, after being
cut to pattern, are distributed throughout
the provinces to be sewed by women, who
| work at their homes. It is thus obvious
that with all means OF intercommunlcation
and transport broken up or prevented be-
| tween Paris and the provinces, this in
dustry must of necessity be brought to q
complete stsnd-still, even though the
export demand continues unabated, and
the price in foreign countries becomes
greatly augmented.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

Representatives Butler and Orch and the
President had a consultation on the San.Domingo
question to-day.
The Judiciary Committee has heard the claim
ants for Sen natoriAl honors, from Georgia.
Tho Secretary OF the Treasury has ordered the
redemption of one and a half million of per ct.
certificates.
Mr.. Pleasanton torbids Revenue officers to leave
their districts without leave.
The steamer Ironsides hence for Acquia Greek,
with passengers and mails, this a. m, was dis
abled by ice. The passengers and mails were
brought back at II o'clock by the steamer Wa
wasset.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
sept II
SOUND PLANTATION FOR SALE OR
RENT

n WILL SELL PRIVATELY, on very reasonAlb be
l. terms, that valuable Plantation on Topssil
Sound belonging TO VIM. z. Otley, Esq 4ateiy
occupied by Mr.. John Utley, deceased. Bald
PIantation contains $50 acres, OF which 90 scres
are piney woods, so or 40 acres are woodland.
and the remainder is cleared and I'm good nuaole
order. The buildings thereon are very superior,
and ample for all farming purposes. II mot pre-
viously sold, will be rented on the 14th January
1871 st l2 O'Clock M. Apply TO ....
DUBRUTZ GUITAR, Attorney.
dac % 73-lawDhWtl4td
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
r. W. BEST,
Secetary.

The Eagle says that Underwood, late
Radical Mayor of Fayetteville, backed by
one or two negroes of the old Board of
Commissioners, is trying to hold over, bus
the newly elected Board have charge OF the
public offices and of the police force and
Underwood gives them no trouble.
The Norfolk Virginian says that i'm
mense quantities of the duck species OF game
arrive in that city by every vessel from
the sounds of North Carolina, all, or near
" all of which is bought up by shippers
for the Northern markets. Many geese
and swan also find their way to the same
| destination.
| ARREST OF GEO. W. SwEPsoN.-On Tues
day night of this week, George w. Swep-
son was arrested in this city, on bench
warrant issued by Chief Justice Pearson
upon an affidavit made by Gov. L. K. Ca!d-
! we'll The warrant was executed by Mr..
Scales, one of the city police.
The writ has several counts, charging
Svepson with embezzlement of puoIlc
fund, conspiracy to defraud the State and
/ the Western North Carolina Railroad, &c.,
&c. Tt was returned before Chief Justice
Pearson on Wednesday morning, who post
noned the examination of the case until {
lo'clock, %. M. At that hour 1t was resumed
Nessrs. Bragg, Moore, Ransom, Merrlmon
Fowler, Ed. Graham Haywood and (: Q q
Badger appearing for the prisoner. ane
ATTORNEY General Shipp, aided by Judgt
Battle and Mr.. Bachelor for the State.
The writ was read and then the case a wa 81
when it was again taken up, and after ar
gument of some length on both sides, tht
Chief Justice decided to bold the prlson,el
to appear at the Spring term OF Buncom De
Superior Court. which opens ne next to week
At Asheville, in the sum of s2OO,OoO: ane H
in the meantime to be in the CUSTODY (. o
the Marshal of the Court until the Dali o'
given .,,;s o,rest ba
fore in order to await the decision OF TN
J Judge. That decision may seem nars
one. but let it be remembered, the Dali
$4l, 900 less than the amount paid by sEep
son to bribe the Legislature into the pass
age of acts that have ruined the State
IN IN this aspect of the case it win .a not aP p,
pear so harsh. Big men who operate o.
a big scale must expect to give bail com
mensurate to their operations, when bal
i becomes necessary.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
Arrest of Cadets.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, Jan. z.
Three cadets who allege that they were drag
ged from the quarters at West Point by the first
class and conveyed to the mountains and threat
ened with tar and feathers should they return,
have been arrested and taken back to school.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

What makes me feel pity, writes a war
correspondent, are the youths OF fifteen
or sixteen years whom find killed on the
battle field. They, at least, Lad the fiery
unthinking courage of youth, and put to
shame in their patriotic fervor their elders
who prudently retired, took to fight, or
gave their country evidence of having
done their duty by letting themselves be
captured.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

Gen. Grant declines to appoint Senator
Williams, of Oregon, Attorney General IN
place of Akerman, and some people be-
lieve il is because Williams is from
Democratic State. But it is not. Gen.
Grant thinks that man who has travelled
all the way from Oregon to Washington,
with nobody to show him the way, lG
little too snartto be a member OF his
Cabinet Courier.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

A Dreadful Catastrophe-A Father Sees
Three Children Barned i'm Ills House -
He Rides naked q Mile.
The residence of Emanuel Helpman.
situated on section IA Of the township OF
Trowbridge was entirely consumed by IRE
on the night of the Oath, with three OF
his chiIdren-one boy and two girls. Mr.
and m Mrs. Helpman barely escaped wiz
their other two children. e5 ::
MIR. Helpman had worked hard all day,
and retired quite early His family soon
followed, leaving the stove red hot and vel
filed. The fire must have caught In the
roof from the pipe, as there was no chin
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
From Cincinnati,

CINCINNATI, OHIO, Jan. z.
Cassius Ii. Olay. in speech at Richmond,
KY, opposes Grant because he is not in sympathy
with the Republican party, nor uses his influence
with the government to favor the Oubans. MIR.
Clay thinks the issues Of the war are divided,
and neither party should rely upon them.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
Farmer and Gardener Wanted.

A PRACTICAL Farmer and Gardener is want
"A ed for farm Of so on the Sound,
within miles OF Wilmington To an enterprls-
ing and industrious man, we'll recommended,
liberal terms would be given. man with an
industrious wife and family, and who has little
capital preferred. The soil of the farm cannot
be surpassed for raising all kinds of vegetables.
Apply to ROBT. HENN1NG,
Wilmington. n. @.
nov lS 41-2muoo
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

Protest OF a Republican Governor aga1nAt
the Employment of United states Troops
at EIsetions-niessage of Governor Gee.
ry-Comments OF the Tribune.
HARRIsBURG, Pa, Jan. 6.
The following is an extract from the
message of Gov. Geary
1.-The employment of United States
troops at elections, without the consent OF
the local and State governments, has re
Gently received considerable attention and
reprehension. II is regarded as an inter-
ference with tie sovereign rights, OF the
States, which was not contemplated 10y
the founders Of the General Government,
and, If persisted in, must lead to results
disastrous to peace and harmony. The
practice is one so serious in It's character,
and so injurious In its tendencies, as to
merit prompt consideration and decisive
action, not only by the General Assembly
but by Congress.
One of the complaints Of the cOloaists
against the British King was the oppres-
sion growing out of the assumption o.
this power. They slid he chad KEEP
among us in times of peace standing ar
mics without the consent of our Legisla-
lures ;" and what is especially pertinen
to the ca Sc in poirt, "he has affected tt
render the military Independent of anc
superior to the civil power. The alleged
authority for the use of troops at oul
State election is derived from the l0tt
section of sn act of Congress. approved
May 81, 1870, entitled &c an act to enforc'
the right of citizens of the United State
to vote In the several States of the Union
I And for other purposes" which authorize
United States Marshals to call to their as
sistance such portions of the land an'
naval forces of the United States, or o
the militia, as may be necessary to tn
performance Of the duty with which the
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

The people of Elmira, when they go tc
buy kerosene. ask the dealer if he has the
non-explosive kind, and if he says he has
they tell him to put up for them galIor
of the other kind. Elmira has travelled.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

AS Anna Dickinson surveyed her audi
ence and ran her fingers through her hair,
1 carelessly asked small Tommy if he knew
who that was. "Yes, marm, was the
prompt reply, John T. Hoffman ~.
Y Letter..
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
mARRIED.

ln this CITY, on Thursday evening, January
9th, at the First Presbyterian Church, by Rev
tine, Mr.. JOHN r TURRRNTINE TO Miss n.
BRADIE GARDNER, all of this city. No -cards
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
The Tragedy in Texas-ktlling of n Jud &c
and Lawyer and Shooting OF a Senator.

and Lawyer and Shooting OF a senator.
The following account Of a terrible
tragedy in Texas has already been briefly
mentioned by telegraph. The San An
tonic Herald has private a3VlCeS from Fort
Bliss that on the forenoon of December
TIL, B. T.. Williams, a well-knOwn lawyer
of Ell Paso, while under the influence of
lioaor, commenced abusing Judge Clarke
aud Senator Fountain IN MIN. Dow
ellis saloon Senator Fountain hap
peping to step in, was imm mediately fired
upon by Williams, and shot in two
places. He will probably die. Judge
Clarke ordered the State police, under
! Capt French, to arrest Williams. who had
gone to his house and barricaded it. On
demand to surrender. he refused. The
doors were burst open, and firing COM
meneed, Williams selecting Clarke, whom
he killed while SO near him as to burn his
| clothes with the powder. French then
shot Will ms in tue right side, and again
| in the right eye. Clarke died almost in
| stantIy, and Williams within twenty min
utes. Williams, the hssalant, was we'll
| known here as man OF considerable legal
| ability, but addicted to excessive use of
ardent spirits. Judge Clarke was from
| New York, former political friend OF
Governor Hoffman, and up to his advent
in Texas thorough-going Democ at
| Somewhat poetical, he was better lifted
for literary pursuits than law studies.-
Senator Fountain, the other victim, IS too
we'll known here to require other than a
passing notice Captain French, of the
State police, is the same person who dur
ing the war shot the we'll known mail con-
| tractor, Captain Skillman.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

From WashInsIOn-Proceed OF Com.
Rress, &c.
WASHINGTON, u. o.. Jan. z
The House 10 engaged in general debate.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Vinna Reams' statue of Lincoln was exhibited
this morning to the Secretary Of the Interior and
a select company. The fair youHg artist has
achieved wonderful success.
Wilmington journal., 1871-01-13

A New York gentleman is gaining fame
by making his young lady friends presents
of $500 baskets of flowers,