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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Am ExtraoTdinary Bale of Cotton

The New York Herald of Saturday says ::
sample of the finest bale of cotton ever pro-
duced was exhibited st the New York Cotton
Exchange yesterday. This weight OF the bale
was 44S pounds, which, in the ageregat realized
the respectable sum of s3 q 20-an average OF
81 50 per pound. The cotton vas raised by w .
B. Mcshaw, Lee county. Mississippi, was picked
by himself, wife AMI daughter il their parIor
and took the first premC n OF 5000 Tor the best
pa!e of short staple cotton offered at the ct.
Louis Fair last October. AZ ain. 1t took the
sweepstakes prizs of 81 600 offered for the best
bale IF either long short staple.
After this Mr. McSh&w donated the cotton to
the Southern Educational society, which offered
it on the st. Louis Corn Exchange, and sold it
| to Mr. D. G. Tut at thirty cents per pound -
Mr.. Tut, in turn. presented it to the same so
| ciety. when it again sold a. twenty FIVE
cents per pound Again it was presented to the
pound, the buyer in this case presenting it as
| formerly. After this it was not offered for sails
by the society, but was ratified for 81, 0C0, and
| Afterwards sold aud resold, to be finally pur-
chased by Mesers shyrock Rowland. of ST.
| Louis, who shipped it to Messrs. Norton,
Slaughter Il Co of this city, for the purpose OF
getting it go far away AS to prevent it being en-
| tered for the one thousand dollars premium o
be offered at the fair in October next. well as
to test the appreciation OF Northern factors and
manufacturers of the il dustry OF Mrs. McShaw
| and daughter, whore fair bands have prepared
| for exhibition, beyond doubt the finest bale of
cotton ever grown in any country. Messrs.
| Norton. Slaughter & Co. report the sale CT this
cotton at hfty cents per Poaod, through hessrs.
| !. Mum, Son 90, cotton brokers, to Mr..
Jonathan Earl, treasurer OF the Norfolk and
New Brunswick Hosiety Company of r ew Bruno
wick, n. j.
At the request of Nj Earl, MIR. T. J. Slaugh-
ter will wrlIe Mrs. McShaw for N easurec2ent OF
full under manufactui ed from this remark
able cotton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Jones County:

We have favorable reports from Jones
county. Colonel AsKEw, the Convention
candidate, is making a most vigorous can
vass, with good prospect for carrying the
comfy.
By invitation of Colonel EsKEw. Colone
ALLEN and Mr.. STANFORD of Dup;in. ad-
dressed very large number of the citi-
zens of Jones, at Tuckahoe, in that county,
on Saturday, ed inst. We are glad to
see that our Duplin friends are not idle
because their services are not demanded
at home, but are working in behalf of
their less fortunate neighbors.
The much oppressed people of Jones
are fully aroused. We expect to hear a
good report from them next week.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

thew demand throughout the length and
breadth of the State. with one voice, that
they shall be abolished. On this subject
there is no diversity of sentiment among
the tax payers. Men everywhere condemn
thero only the paltry ofice-holders ex-
cuss them. Who can find one good rea-
SON for their continuance
These are some of the provisions of our
Constitution which are not adapted to the
wants and condition of our people; they
may answer in thickly settled State. but
not here. They are expensive they are
part and parcel of the magnificent govern.
ment of New York State-but we are in q
different position from that populous and
wealthy community.
Before the war, when We were some what
rich, the taxable property in the State
being then about six times more than it is
now, we had government that cost about
$3.50, 900 year-and good part OF this
was devoted to the education of the poor
Now our taxes for public purposes mot in
Guiding educationaD is in round NUMBER
as follows
| SC&Lo LAAoS 'eAS1OOsoO'
| Comfy taxes Observation-Disclosures. 900, Coz
Township tAxes................. 750,Q0
Total taxes. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81, SEQ OO
and the interest on the State debt still
unpaid.
This, then, is the cost of our splendid
government! Can we afford to pay thi
sum annually? Gan we continue to do 81
and ever hope to better our pecuniar.
condition !? Shall we at once return t.
our inexpensive system as it existed prio
to the war :? We can only do so by mean
of Convention. Shall we have one ?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Ina DOPfRmt.

Every man entitled to vote must vote in
the township n which he resides.
He must be registered On the registra-
ton books of his township before he can
vote.
He must have resided ten days before
the election in his township. Twelve
months residence in the State is required.
Let the poll holders bear in mind that
there must be THREE boxes. One for the
Convention ticket. one for the candi-
dates for delegates. and Que for town
ship Offices. When more than one
are to be elected to the same class of Office
the names of the candidates must be on
one piece of paper. The general ticket
is not allowed. Special elections, as thai
for member Of the Legislature in this
county, neceasitate extra boxes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
RuhIfc RnRnk1nR

The following gentlemen will address
their fellow-citizens of New Hanover upon
the issues of the Campaign at the follow
ing times and places. The people are re-
specially invited to attend:
On Friday, July 28.h, at Shaking, in
Holly-Daniel Shaw, ". 7. Emmett and
@. W. McClammy.
On Saturday, July 29tb, at Burgaw, in
Holden-S. A. AISLE and W. T. Eunett.
On Monday. July 31st, at Oaks. in
Franklin-J. D. Powers. J. A. Engelhard
and c. W. McClsmmy.
On Tuesday. August LIST. at Williams, in
Cape Fear-Jno. L. Holmes, G. M. Sted-
man, and DanI Shaw.
On Wednesday, August I'd, at Joe Ea-
kins, in Columbia--J. d. Powers and w.
T. Emmett.
On Wednesday. August ID. at Rocky
Point. in Holden-R 81. CoWan and ". 8.
De7ane.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
The Convention II Letter from Fir. Con,
gland
HALIFAX, n. c.. Jnlv % 10Y,

gland
HALIFAX, N. c., Jaly %, 1871
mayor d. A. E'agelhard:-
DEAR SIR The near approach ofu
election, will not permit me to await .,
weekly issue of "The Old North Sat-"
IN order to correct reference made %
in that journal of the 14'h inst, bv ito oos
respondent, 'Gaston." Which I cannot al
low TO pass unnoticed.
In answer to an editorial of Mr. h.,
which caused some misapprehension 90 -
my position en- the Convention ones,;o.
addressed to him a note by way of Der.
sonal explanation only, and not with tbo
slightest view to controversy. This no,o
"Gast0n" has thought proper to common,
upon; but, if he had not placed ne ;no
false position should still remain silent
"daston" refers to me as one of tba.
class who, upon the Convention ouestio,
'hinE one way and cote another" In H.
he does me great injustice will vote fas
the call OF a Convention becau e, We're
to vote against it, ,couA betray mn con.
science and ri0Iate my convictions Of D,5E,
duty.
should the call of Convention be do
feated by the popular vote, could not hu,
regard the result as little less, in it's mo,ai
effect, than a great public calamity. am
therefore, endeavoring to discharge the
duty which deYolves on me as a citizen hv
canvassing my own county for the measnrs
to the extent of my ability. II Castor
desires to enlighten our people here bv
his profound erudition, and at the SANE
time to get of his wit to advantage. We
will receive him with all due courtesy, and
will divide the time with him at any of our
meetings. True to the Instincts of tie
party with which he acts, CASTOR can.
not divest himself, even in his witticlsms
of the idea of "offi e and the spolls." Be
ikens my position to that of the boy yho
demonstrate d with his fellows against I'm.
setting the apple stand, yet joined in the
scramble for the apples. He will allow NE
to carry his illustration q little fur her
North Carolina may be supposed 20 occu.
py the place of the old lady sitting Weep
ing and desolate behind her table, because
"Gaston's" Radical compatriots have not
only robbed her of every apple on the
stand, but have left her not even one cent
wherewith to replenish her stock in trade
whilst those with whom have the honor
to be associated, are using their utmost
efforts to set the dear old lady W again.
and to enable her to make an honesI liz,
ing. Very truly yours,
EDH'D CoNIaLAyp.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

can be no prosperity for North Carolina.
The people must vote to abolish our
judicial system. They must vote to get
rid entirely of Pearson, Tourgee, Russell.
Reade, Logan and Watts. They must
vote to lessen the number of our judges.
They must vote to restore integrity,
honesty and ability 10 our judicial offices.
They must do this or look for the contin-
ued degeneracy of our people and the
utter luin of our State. The Convention
presents the only remedy. Shall We apply
~
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
THE OUTLAWS
They Escape to the Swamp-StilI
Lurking There-Onc White Man
Reported with Them-The Pur-
snIng Force to be Increased
Sc, &c, 81.

Dear Journal: On Wednesday last il
was reported that the outlaws, FIVE IL
number, had bees seen passing Blue
Spring, and travelling in the direction OF
Cumberland. On Friday afternoon q
squad of about fifteen citizens cana upon
them near the house of Stephen Lowry,
in ScuMetown. The citizens fred upon
the outlaws at the distance of leventy-fve
yards, when the former fed precipitately,
and took refuge in the swamp.
Since then none of the outlaws have
been seen bat it is thought they are still
lurking in that neighborhood, and ar
engagements are being made to increase the
strength Of the pursuers.
Mr.. Wishsrt is determined never to give
up the pursuit till the whole band has been
captured or killed.
It is reported that one white man was
among the party of outlaws
seen and fred upon by the citizens on
Friday last but this is not very we'll sup
ported, and is most likely false.
POsTER
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Roheson and Baden g.

We are informed that Parson Sinclair,
one of the Radical candidates IN Rooesop'
confesses that he will be defeated. Our
information is tuat Convention will carry
the county by large majority.
The news from Bladen is very cheering
We look for majority for Convention and
Devane in that county.
Good news from the West also pours In
upon US.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

Gen. w. w. Lorlng is Brig. Gen. com.
handing division, and is commandant OF
the City of Alexandria General G. P Stone
IS chief of the staff of the army. with the
rank of Grigadier General General T. P.
Motto is chief of the staff of the Viceroy's
personal staff, with the rank of Major
General General Libby is chief of artil-
lery, with the rank of Brigadier-General;
Col. Sparrow Pardy. of California. is Col
of engineers Colonel Thomas Rhett, of
South Carolina, is chief of ordnance, and
is now building large powder-works a.
Cairo Mr.. McComb Mason il O Major in
the artillery and besides these officers,
General Reynolds and his son, Col. Frank
hold commissions under the
Kedive; also, Col. James M. Morgan, of
South Carolina, now on leave in New
YORK, who is Captain on the staff, with the
rank OF Lieutenant Colonel,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

The Constitution REQUIRES the Legi' Ia
ture to provide for the PROMPT and REGU-
LAR payment OF the interest on the public
debt. No property is exempt from sale
FOR TAXES by constitutional provision.
Unless relief comes through a Convention
the tax in 1872 will amount to FIFTY DOL
LARS ON EVERY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH
OF PROPERTY. How many Homesteads
would withstand this tax d? Let the people
answer at the ballot-box.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

Ii will be seen, therefore, that while the
.laveholding States under the census of
1860. had one less than one third of the
whole number of repre- entatives, they will,
under the census of 1870. have ten mem
bers more than one-third Of the whole
House. And what is more. this increase
of Congressman gives the South cores
ponding increase in the electoral college
Tor President and ce-President
MAUD Muller" is the pretty name given
TO the large sun bonnets now worn by city
bellies in the rulal districts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

HARNErr TOWNSHIP. Conservatives
of Harnett township were addressed yes
terday at Humphreys. by Col. Robert 81.
Cowan and Major McClammy. Quite a
number of colored men were present. and
listened with much apparent interest to
the speechee. After the close of the ad-
dresses, a meeting was organized to nomi-
nate candidates for township officers,
when the following were nominated
Magistrates-R.K X. Bryan aud BenjAlnin
Galloway.
Clerk-E. j. Moore
School Committec-R. K. Bryan. W. B.
Giles and Jason Lo film.
Harnett is aroused. and will do her duty.
Daily JOurnH 26th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Must BE Approved.

Those who oppose Convention are
endeavoring to delude the people
into a belief that they will not be
allowed to vote and approve the Consti'
tuition that may be framed. That is false!
The law requires that the Constitution
shall be sub mitted to the people for appro-
val or disapprovhl. If the people DO not
like the Constitution they can REJECT II.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Political Gain of the South Under the
New Genius.

New Census.
The emancipation of the negroes of the
South hos added two-fifIhs of their mum
Der to tie representative population of
that section, being an increase of nearly
one million and three-quarteEs. The
Chicago Tribune has made an estimate
showing the gain in Congressional repre-
sentation which this addition is likely to
give to the South. If the number of Rep
resentatives in Congress be fixed ct $50,
The ratio of population to a representative
IN Congress will be 136,O93. Upon this
basis, allowing member for each fraction
over one-half ratio, the Tribune makes
the representation of the old slave. holding
States uuder the new census as compared
with that of 1860. substantially as fellows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
Lack The Homestead

On the 9TH day of August one hundred and
tDe,aty nine HoMEsrEADs Sre to be cold by
the sheriff of Robeson county for taxes.
Twenty-Five to thirty Thousand acres of
land, including many homesteads, have
bsen sold for taxes in NEW HANOVER county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEorLE, that The
radicals conceal the fact that the constitu-
ton if revised and altered by the CONVEX
ton, must be submitted to The people for
ratification, and can be voted down by the
reopIe if thew do Lot like it,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28
HI WILMINGTON JOURNAL
DupIin County.

We have received a communication from
Duplin county, suggesting the names OF
two gentlemen as candidates for ConVen-
ton. unaccompanied by any name Its
-lI;oation is therefore withheld.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

When Boston girl quarrels with her
lover, she communicates the important
fact to her friends in the remark that she
isn't on squeezing terms with that fraud
any more"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

It is isshinable and eminently the cor
cect thing to do the Lakes and Cansdas
n connection with tour of the fashiona-
bic resoEts,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

RKMEMBEr the election takes place on
Thursday next. Go to work vigorously
and earnentlv for Convention.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

CONVENTION HEAD QUARTERS. -The Ex-
ecutive Committee have secured the mid
die Office in the JOURNAL BUILDINGS as
the Head Quarters of tbs friends of Con
vention. The rooms will be open day and
NIGHT for o,)nsnltatiOn
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

FEDERAL POINT NoMINATIoNs.-At a
meeting of the Conservative voters Of
Federal Point Township, held yesterday,
the following were nominated as Township
officers
Magistrates -H. L. Horn, Z. A. Girls
som.
CO7aSta6le.-J. Ell. Horn.
School Conaraittee.-O. W. Craig. r. B,
freeman, J. W. Mott.
Clerk.-J. 81. Horn.
Du;I,, To,,n.,,oJ 0SyL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

THE HoME=TEAD CAN BE SOLD FOR
Taxes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

VOTE FOR CONVENTION AND SECURE The
HOMESTEAD FROM SALE FOR TAXES
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

OF Property NEXT YEAR UNLESS PREVENTED
BY A CONVENTION
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

A woman at Stureis, Mich, is reported
to have died in twenty minutes after in
haling some steam arising from the potato
Why is your cbambermaid immortal q
She returns to dust every day without
diving
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

Down in Maine tie farmers get $50 per
ton fer their new hay, with plenty of
BUYERS
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

VoTE FOR CONVENTION AND SECURE THE
HOMESTEAD FROM SALE FOR Taxes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-07-28

STATE SECRETS UNVEILED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-11
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-11
BRIG HAM IN COtRI.
UF Is HELD TO BAIL IN FIVE THOUSAND DOL
IAR,-ARGCMEST OF COUNSEL.

Ur Is HELD TO BAIL IN FIVE THOUSAND DOL
LARs-ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL.
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. Nottingham Young,
ACCOMPANIED BY number Of elders. appeared at court
this afternoon and held 10 bail IN 5000 to answer
No through the crowd from his carriage mp stairs
to the courtroom alone; many hats were removed and
other expressions OF respect shown but there were no
sbouts or noisy demonstrations His appearance before
Judge Mexican was quiet and diCnhed' hui he seemed
evdenty very feeble The officers OF the court showed
him all kindness providing him with large easy chIif
and keeping the crowd at a distance.
Brigham's counsel first put in plea OF Abatement
which was ovcrruled The next moveme nj was TO quash
tbe Indictment on the ground OF the indictment enumcr
stng "a separate charge alleging that he iasciviousy
oohabtted with 10 different women During the argu-
mon, IN this question Brigham retired Hampstead FOR
the defense will continue speaking to this motion To-
morrow Everything IL quiet tonight. although mnitl.
tndrs az rcitinR rmoTs in circulation OF "a' may
hannen In thr event OF CONVICTION, there may no
tronblr il will scarcely he otherwise. -. 81. ,.o
The annual meeting OF the Mormon lFgloh ,uon pa
in the TABERNACLE last evening. The procredihgs
not made public The Conference adlonfneu ias' nsi.
until the sd Of April next. brigham iouie war "e'"
elected First President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-11

I'D Dstrct-Connnr Dcm) IA rc6'cctcd by about 100
lid District rs COuntieS)-iihding (Dcm) COZ
IVtn District az COuntios). Hancock (Dem). 3.60
special to The Mons from Austin says: Limc"toDo
County hss been declared under martial law. and as
sessed 80 900 FOR bad behavior hdlutanGen Davidson
takes charge Of the military Of Grimes County The vote
Of Limestone rimrs AMI Bell Counties will be thrown
out. making the vote between Gliding tDsmJ and CLARK
nep) for Congress nearly equal Clark wall probably
roielVo the certificate Of election
FIVE NEGRO rOLICEMEH MURDERED.
JEFFERSON, Texas, Oct. i0.-MayOr Mall0y
~ this city left for Groesb"ck With 80 negro State mil
tia During the election Nv" negro policemen w"r"
mnrlcrw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-10-11

cdcnts depend. The fate OF Chicago should remind
that q like calamity may follow like conditions at
any day. Tho socalled fire proof buildings go down
almost a. surely wax in these great con-
fagrauons. UnIess means OF safety be
devised against fire, NewYork. though freer from
wooden structures than Chicago. must not forget
that the freezing night the furious wind and the acct
dental spark may at any time work together to add the
greatest to the list OF the great American oonsgaons
Our Fire Department Is amply able to grappe with oil
ordinary fires. b Was that OF Chicago What Is needed
is the ability to meet the extraordinary crises which in
the long run are sure to occur Yours INC.
Mem York. Oct.