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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08
For the Journal.
The Methodist Episcopal Conference
CHARLOTTE, \. c., Nov. 80.

CHARLOTTE, =. C., Nov. 80.
Dear Journal The Conference met at
81 O'Clock, according to adjournment, and
was opened with religious services, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. b. McFerrin, Of Nash
vile, Tenn.
The minutes Of yesterday having been
read and approved, the Conference resolved
that appropriate services be held in ODE
dience to the Proclamation Of the President
and Governor.
Professor j. w. Carr, Of Trinity College,
was elected assistant Secretary.
The Conference resolved to publish the
minutes in consecutive numbers of the
North Carolina Christidn 1drOcGtc-
On motion of Kobt. .. Burton, d COM
mittee was appointed to take into cOnside-
ration the spiritual interests Of the eOlOred
people,
Dr. McFerlin, by permission, addressed
the Conference touching our publishing in
! tereSts at Nashville and the Missionary en-
terprises Of our Church. lie stated that at
the close of the var, our Missionary debt,
with the interest, amounted to about
$4,000. Previous to the war, our Church
had the brightest record on the page Ct his
tory in her Missionary enterprises. We
! had over 100000 colorcd people under our
instruction. we have more Indians in our
! Church now than at any previous time. He
|
Missionaries and Missionary work by our
| Church in the vast territories of the West,
stating that after full survey Of the whole
field, he was fully persuaded that this
! offers the grandest prospect and promises
! the richest reward ever presented to our
| Church. The cry to us for help comes
| from all that mighty country.
The Doctor closed With some remarks OF
/ a general nature, OF d most pathetic charac-
| ter, and babe us most attectionatc fare
well.
DIR. Deems followed by presenting the
kind salutations OF DIR. Carlton, Of the NJ.
E. Church North, closing with brief ad-
vocacy of the education of the children Of
our Church III the Missionary spirit. The
Doctor stated in this connection, that the
| "Children Of the Church Of the Strangers
support Missionary and his wifi, in
| China.
The hour fixed by the Conference for the
observance Of Thanksgiving Day having ar
rived, business was suspended, and Rev.
Dr. Gloss was requested to conduct the ser
vices, which he did, opening with the hymn
beginning
| so for a thousand tongues TO sing
My great Redeemer's praise"
Divine services having closed, on motion,
Conference adjourned with the benediction.
F. II. w.
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..Never say DIE

The New Albany Ledger says: " We
sometimes hear Radicals howl ont their con-
oratulations upon what they conceive to
he the death of the Democratic party, a con-
summation to them most devoutly wished,
and we sometimes hear Of Democrats who
believe the Democratic party Is poWerless
for good, now or in the future. we are not
of that class, nor will our friends believe
such stuff. if they will but stop and consider
fine position the party occupies. It's deleat
in 1860 was due TO discussions in its own
ranks and not from Il want OF numerical
c,rco To have uycrW htlmcd the common
enemy, had both wings of the party been
limited as they should have becn' Since
that time the whole country has been I'M
dor the control ut Il ,cspot>iu that Il dis
Grace to the very name Of republicaniSln.
But with all this fearful odds against if, the
Democratic party mas always been power
in the land holding its opponents from
rushino into unbri,llch dcspOtiSm by threat
cuinp them with a powerful organization !;
IN organization which could always receive
. 80
the ranks of the opposition if it dared to
take the prcmcdidtcl step Of crushing out
the liberties of the people. The most as
founding stupetaction has seized upon the
people, OF long since their eyes would nave
been opened u the innovations and infrao-
tiops Of the Constitution by the revolt
tionary organization known as Radleainm'
| The country has witnessed, within few
wears. the most unmiStakable evidences on
the part of the party in power to lord it over
/ the States and the people, and that party
has also exhibited Il spirit OF intolerance
and miSrcpreSenta alton towards It's oppO-
/ nents. such as can alone come from those
who arc determined 70 crush out all Oppo-
stion. that they may the moro easily sub
vert the free institutions guaranteed TO the
| people under the Constitution. We have
! witnessed, too, the corruption 1t has infused
! in the affairs of the States and the General
Government, and the fearful velocity with
which it has been plunging the country into
a gulf Of ruin. The derided Democrats
marty has been the means OF checking the
corruption influences Of the Radical leaders
which all good men must have deplored
With all the power Of the present corrup
administration directed against 1t, aided BY
the military power in the hands OF an un
| scrupulous President, the Democratic party
has been enabled to maintain Its organiza
ton and present an unbroken front, with
vastly increased numerical strength Whe1
the people are fully aroused, we do no
despair witnessing the most complete over
throw of the Radical party, that has eve
been the fate of the opponents OF the DE
mocracy.'
In support of the position of our New
Albany contemporary, we here present /
table showing the strength of the Demo
cratic, partv at each Presidential election
since and including that Of 1924:
90
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acted " It'll, a defiance OF law, which has no
parallel In the history Of the country. Cald-
well refused TO enforce solemn enactment
of the Legislature. When rulers wifoly
break the law, Who can I've Required to
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JOURNAL

h quarter Of /; century the
IN identified with til" so
| material interests of
long have they been, and
now allied, that the pros
S per is the tunerring index
fly of the city. The
influence of the one has
inc growth and improve
@itlIe Pleastue-a pleasure
we share with the many
per and city-that We pre-
Z to-day i'll an entire new
improved torm. Our in
has justified us III making
Hay, and at the same time
k,lcc the prices Of subscrip-
\ rapidly has our subscrip-
|ed, thai We are tempted to
|1proven1ents in our paper
/. 1t is our purpose to pht
the hands Of every one, at
(tsincss interests connect
|itv, and no effort shall be
|plish this object. y paper
ted and extensively circula-
B than any other influence
commerce and increase the
Eity and the section of cOm-
If to the maintenance OF
Al uncompromisins hostility
TO the welfare Of North
social and business interests
the JOURNAL will cldeayOl
lelit the appreciation of its
OF friends, and exert all its
; benefit of those whom ii
leSe to serve.
.opes would write the I'M
the future can we give linn
nlnation to labor Tor the
those among whom Our lot
yer OF prosperity the DOT II
indebted to the hberallty
III OF its supporters 10
cation VIII be Il Leading
lnasenent.
hat the friends Oh the JoC Ii
ased with the change III us
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Dear Journal :-Conference met accord
ing to adjournment and was opened with
religious services, conducted by Rev. L. l..
Hendren, by raising the hymn beginning
% for thousand tongues e sing" follow
ed With ffRyer. =
Minutes read I'D approved.
An appeal from the decision Of the Quar-
terly Conference of Fifth Street Station,
Wilmington, was referred to Committee,
who, after careful investigation of the tes-
timcny In the case, sustained the decision
of said Quarterly Conference.
The Committee on Memoirs made their
report on the death Of Rev. G. G. Bynum,
which was adopted.
BFS, Bynum was one of our purest young
men, q remarkable piety, and, as might be
expected, died most trintAp haptay, e4claim-
ing u arp ready leye God and air men, -
Bishop Payne remarked that cit was .
matter Of much qualification to know that
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

WE were pleased to meet yesterday with
Mr.. d. McSei11, editor and proprietor of
the Wadesboro argus, who will leave here
tomorrow morning for Baltimore, for the
double purpose of securing few new alver-
tisements for his paper, and for the pur-
chase ofFnew material for the enlargement
90 with him.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

Berpent recently exhibited its
kditional wisdom by swallowing
|egg.
lvertises for q situation, and
objection to dressing children"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

NAPTHA stove exploded at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Joseph B. Russell, last even
ing, which came near resulting In a very
serious accident. A gentleman and lady
were slightly burned, and The entire con-
tents of the room were destroyed. 1t was
with much difficulty that the fire was ex-
tinguished. Fortunately nothing more seri-
Gus was the result.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

THE bill to consolidate the Planters
Railroad and the Wilmington & Onsiow
Railroad has passed its third reading in the
Senate.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

The bill to authorize the City to issue
new bonds has passed its last reading in
the House.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

MEesRs. ADRIAN Il VoLLERa, of this
city, haze been appointed Agents for the
ccleb4 ..ted Old valley Whiskey.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

ADVERTISING is an art, and is the mother
of the art Of money making. Successful
advertisers unhesitatiHgly and gratefully de-
clare that they owe the beginning Of their
prosperity and the foundation of their
wealth to the liberal and judicious use of
printers ink.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

Bills to incorporate the College OF Ply
sicians and Surgeon Of Wilmington; the
Pioneer Steamboat and Transportation
Company; the Wilmington and Alta ntic
Steamship Company; the Wateree Steam
boat and Transportation Company and the
Dawson Bank, were introduced into the
House by Mr.. Ashe, on Tuesday.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

TUESDAY night was decidedly the cold
est OF the season, thus far.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

In he case Of Duncan Parker, a colored
Conservative, charged with Illegal voting at
the yast municipal election, in this city,
noite pros. has been entered at the present
term of the Superior Court. Col. Thos. D.
Meares and John J. Fowler, Esq. appeared
for thu defense.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

Col. Z. X. LILIES. of Lilesvillc, was in
the city yesterday,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

THE present cold weather has destroyed
a large number of house plants, in this city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

THE most enormous pumpkin Of the sea-
son was on exhibition yesterday at Mr.. +.
n. Agostini's, on Market street. 1t was
raised by MIR. George w. Lamb, Of Duplin
county, and weighed 100 pounds. Who
can beat it ? We would like to hear from
some Of our friends on the pumpkin ques-
ton.
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LOCAL..

The Grand Jury yesterday found 7true
bills.
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GTON. y. g.:
TENDER =, 1871.


Clubs -
ahcy come. We return
nnd at Ellington, i'll This
Al Sanders store. Car
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I'M cu,icayrr ~ H"ilun
YoI.g
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In 196i-(when none of the Southern
States voted) Mcclellan. ...... 811,74
In 1868-Seymour. ............,.,...,,'2 ,'o6,63l
This table gives evidence that the Demo
cratic party has shown remarkable thrift,
and at no time more so than in the last
Presidential contest, when there was an in
creased Democratic vote over the election
in 1854 of near half million voters. But
it must he remembered that the States OF
Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia, were not
allowed to vote at all, while the vote Of
Florida was cast by the Legislature of that
State. In addition to this, theme were seve-
raj hundred thousand Of the best citizens in
the Southern and border States who were
disfranchised. In Tennessee alone there
were at least 100000. 1t is, therefore, safe
to say that there are 100000 to 100000
more Democratic voters in The South to-
day than were allowed to vote in 1868.
This gives ,lz. on the basis Of the election
Of 1868, more than 100000 Democratic
voters in the United States, even if there
has been no increase Of our strength - the
Northern States since that time. That is
a formidable atr2y tor dead, OF even a
pOwerless, party to present.
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FINANCIAL. FLUCTUATIONS.

Continued fluctuations in the value of
gold, as compared with the national curren-
cy, has a most damaging effect upon the
increase and development of the country in
keeping up prices Of all articles necessary in
everyday life. 1t fosters a spirit of gam
bling prejudical alike tonatiOnal morals and
the national finances. If the question can
be met as to how to give a fixed value to
our currency, the value constantly and uni
formly approaching par with specie, a very
desirable object will be gained.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-12-08

1t is to be regretted that the disturbed
condition of the Island of Cuba continues
to be source of annoyance and of anxiety.
The existence of a protracted struggle in
such close proximity to our own territory,
without apparent prospect of an early ter
mination, cannot be other than an object of
concern to people who, while abstaining
from interference in affairs of other powers.
naturally desire to see every country in the
und!stWbed enjoyment Of peace, liberty
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-05-26
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, May 25.
Hon. jus. II. Baker, newly appointed
Commissioner OF Pensions, leaves hero fOl
Washington tonight.
The keepers OF the beer gardens who
disobeyed the Mayors orders torbidding
music on Sunday evenings, appeared to.
dny before the police court and were each
fined five dollars and costs, with the
understanding that tho music should be
discontinued.
The Common Council today refused to
reconsider It's action in declining TO con.
firm the two park commissioners residing
beyond the city limits, and the Mayor was
obliged to make appointments ol citizens
OF the city, who were Immediately con
tirmed.
The weather Is very warm and oppres
sive to day.
Peter schwab, of Hamilton, Ohio, wal
again arrested today on the charge o.
stufling the ballot box with Campbell
tickets at the October election, thus pro
curing the defeat Of Gen. schenck.
A man named Rainey was stabbed at O
picnic at Parlor Grove yesterday, and
died ut his home in California, above this
city, this morning.
A coal oil lamp exploded tonight while
sitting on table, terribly burning a tailor
named James Ryan who was reading
dear by
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ENGLAND.


LONDON, May %.
1t isstated that negotiations are in pro
gress between the governments Of Eng.
land and Germany for CesSiOn by the
former to the latter OF the island of lie.
ligOland.
The U. s. steam frigatc Worcester Is
Mt Liverpool, and will in few days leave
for Boston.
The Derby stakes, amounting to about
six thousand pounds, will be, after the
race, presented by Baron Rothschid to
Mr. Wells, the jockey who rode the win.
ner.
In the House Of Commons Mr. Rylands
gave notice Of his intention to move n
resolution that the treaty must be sub.
mitted to Parliament before ratification.
Mr.. Gladstone opposed any immediate
expression of sympathy with France Tor
the outrnges in Paris The Government
had rs YET received no official information
of the acts, and the accounts in the pub.
lie prints were doubtless exaggerated.
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hind me, Mr. CARPENTER, but by voices
all over the Chamber. II was then, ut
the request OF the Senators around him,
that he put on paper hastily drawn up
resolution and handed it to be introduced
byanother, Would the Senator from Mass,
Wilson have 1t believed that he TConk.
ling drew the resolution as an original
act, that 1t was under his leadership that
the investigation originated? He had no
quarrel with Mr.. Wilson; he thought
his amiability had often led him to do
acts which were hardest to defend. He
did not believe the Senator had made this
statement with malice atorethought, but he
had violated in an unguarded manner the
confidence Of the body Of which he was
amember. He Conklingl had not been at
hand to correct the fact OF inference to be
drawn rom the Senator's remarks. What
he had said would have well help
ed in the perscvering effort which
had been made 10 prove that the Senator
from Wisconsin (CARPENTRRD and more
particularly myself Mr. CoNKLINGl
had gone into this investigation with
some aRimus and with preconceivGd
malice, that we had bent our bows and set
up as u mark for our arrows. A more
unfortunate assertion than this had never
been made Out of such facts as this
have come extraordinary statements,
which have been sent to all parts of the
country.
Mr.. SHERMAN said that after the
revelations which had beeu made, it
wAs themerest idle farce to hold
in custody the two gentlemen who were
now imprisoned by order Of the Senate.
Every man, woman and child in the
country would so regard It, when Scna.
tors were openly betraying the secrets of
the Executive Session. For such viola.
ton he had called attention to the pub.
licatiOn Of the treaty, and he should do
SO again. What he did, and every mem.
bcr Of the Senate had agreed with him,
was that an investigation should be made
and If any Senator or officer of the SEN
atG was concerned in 1t then he should
bO punished. The Senate had no power
to keep these men imprisoned one day
after the end OF this session. ANY Justice
OF the peace would ride rough shod over
such sham pretence. Mr.. SUMNER said
that what he had said In Executive Ses.
sion was that an inquiry should be instl.
tuted or the rule given up-laying his en-.
phasls very positively on giving up the
rule.
Without further proceedings on the sub
jeCt the Senate, at 0:20 adjourned until II
O'Clock tomorrow.
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NEW YORK CITY.
New YoRK, MAY %

New York, May %,
The trot At Fleetwood Park, Yesterday
between Judge Scott RUl Johnny Reb
resulted in favor of the former in three
straight heats, Time, 2;34t, 2.Ss Third
not given.
The skipper Jack and Mystery werv
first and scCOnd,class yachts, that won
the prizes Yesterday in the Manhattan
Yacht Club Regatta A race took place
on the sound.
The Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany's steamer William OrtNn, intended
tor laying and repairing cables in the
vicinity of New York was successfully
launched this morning,
The steamship Nebraska arrived here
from Liverpool
The National Convention oI State In.
suranCe officials reassembled at noon to.
day. A communication was read by
President WinStcr, Of the Mutual Life,
Hope and Continental Fire, recommend.
ing various reforms and improvement in
the administration of insurance affairs, by
which greater simplicity, uniformity and
stability might be secured throughout the
entire country, 1t was recommended,
among other things, that the companies
be required todeposit security and render
detailed statements
The base ball match to-day on the
Union Grounds, between the Haymakers
OF Troy, and the Mutuals oi New York,
was won ny the former
j. Milton Turner, u. 8. Minister to Iii.
IBERIA, sailed to-day for MoraVia on the
brig Samson.
The fight between Billy Edwards and
Tim Collins, for the lightweight cham.
pionship Of America and 81 1000 q side,
came off this evening at Gloss FERN, East
New York, The men entered the ring
about six o'clock Eighty.lour rounds
were fought in two hours and five min.
utcs, when the fight was declared u draw.
Edwards gained the first knock.down in
the first round and the first blood in the
third round. The fight was sternly con.
tested throughout. Edwards broke his
left hand early in the struggle. The bet
ting was at the outset 800 To 800 In favor
Of Collins II Is said that the fight will be
resumed tomorrow morning.
Fisk, Jr,, o.day gained his suit against
Graham Gray for money advanced to in.
vest in cotton. TWAS In this suit, amount.
ing to $4,000, that Fisk was arrested
some time ago In Boston.
The commander of the Austrian frigate
Novar, now In this port, was visited by
the Austrian American German AssOcia.
tions and invited TO accept tho hospital
tiles of that body.
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MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS, May 25.

ST. LOUIS, May 25.
Information from Douglass county,
NO., says the house of John Hatfield was
surrounded on the night of Monday, 10Th
inst, by aparty of men who fired into II
After daybreak Hatfield discovered two
Of his Assailants, and shot and wounded
them. Subsequently Hatfield gave him.
self up, and while being taken to the
county seat in charge of officers, he was
overtaken by several men and killed, his
body being riddled by balls These men
are said to be Radical u.Klux, and Hat.
fields life has been three times attempted
since last fail.
The 3lst annual Diocesan COnycn.
tiOn of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri
convened in Christ Church yesterday.
All tho parishes In the State are represent.
ed.
Thorough bred horses are beginning to
arrive for the June meeting at the Abbey
course, in this city. The principal fen.
ture Of these races will be the turf Con.
gress Post stake race, 4 mile heats, for
$4,000. It is expected there will be five
compete for this stake.