Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-10-18

DAILY, at Florence, was burned on Friday
night, together with 20 bales of cotton and
a considerable amount Of seed cotton lying
near. We did not learn the origin Of the
fire.
MAJ. II. 7. TAYLOR, Capt. a. L. lie
Rosset, DR.. George G. Thomas, and
Messrs. G.. W. kidder and Lewis Beldcn
have been appointed Marshals Of the Tour
nament to be held here during Fair Week
TIE w, G. * r. L. r. is now COM
pleted to about one mile beyond Lilesville
and within three and one-half miles of
WadesborO'. 1t is approaching a spot
where some 1,470 feet of trestle work will
be required. This is all ready, however,
to be laid as soon as that point is reached
The track will hardly bo laid to Wades-
borO' before January, but it is expected
that, by December 1st, it will be at a cross
road within 4 mile and a half Of the town
IMPORTANT To REGISTERS AND POLL
HOLDERs.-Dr. Menninger, Secretary Of
State, in the absence Of any special law
bearing upon the Presidential election, has
deemed it advisable 10 Obt ain the views of
prominent legal gentlemen Of both pOliti
cal parties with view OF obtaining uni
formity Of action in election returns, at the
several precincts Throughout the State. In
the opinion Of these gentlemen the Cd sec
force, to wit
This election shall lie cond ucted and
the returns made as nearly as may be di-
rected in relation to election Of State Off
GERS and representatives in Congress, OK
cept as herein otherwise expressed
In this view the Law Of 1872, chapter
1S5, is applicable to the election as far as
may be. Dates which in this law are dos-
isnatcd for The State election should be ap-
proximated i'll the ensuing one. Registra-
ton should begin al once il accordance
with sections, 6. Z and 5 Of the Act of
1872.
A circular, subscribed by Secretary Of
State Menuiileer, has boen received BY the
Chairman ct cur Board Of County Com
miSoiOncTS.
REGIsTRA rIoN.-Thc following circular
letter has been sent oUt by the Board of
County Commissioners 70 Registers in this
township;
Sir Your attention is directed to the
following instructions regarding Registrars
for the approaching election
In accordance with chap. 1SJ, section 6,
: and OF the laws Of 1872, and the 81 sec
ton Of chap. 45, laws Of 1868. or 20 much
thereof as may apply.
The books shall oc opened int'ncJia,c-
ly and revised
The Registrars fol Wilmington town
ship may keep their books open at the
City Hall, or the Court House, for the re-
gistration Of those who are entitled TO TO
gister,
BY order Of the Board.
(Sigrct?) Jos. G.. HILL, Clerk.
Bishop, Deputy.
CHAMBER OF Co3iNERCE.-At the At
nuai meeting Of the Chamber, held on
Thursday last, the following standing
committees were appointed for the ensuing
year:
Hall, Reading Room and Library-J. &.
Russell, Chairman &, II. Robius5n, j. L.
Cantwell.
Transportation aud Nayigation--Geo.
Harriss, Chairman; K. L. Barry, A. D.
CazaHX.
Correspondence and Foreign Trade-A.
j. DeRosset, Chairman; A. Sprunt, L
Pcschau.
Prices Cmrent-E. Murray, Chairman;
E. e. Barker, \. A. Moffitt.
Commissioners-D. q. Worth, Chair
man; 6. ". Williams, Jas. Sprunt.
Storage and Wharfage-A. j. Howell,
Chairman; J. Loeb, S. ". Wick.
Propositions and Grievances-D. r.
Murchison, Chairman; w. 81. McRary, j.
w. Atkinson.
Insurance and Finance-A. A. willard.
Chairman; w. L. Smith, l. B. Graingcr.
Miscellaneous Charges-Roger Meore,
Chairman; G. P. Mebane, w. r. Bass.
Bar and River Improvements-H. Mutt,
Chairman; j. Fl. Chadbourn, K. T. Barry.
The Committee of Arbitration, which is
changed monthly, is composed of D. G.
Worth, Chairman; d. r. MurchIsoD, Jas.
Sprunt, G. P. Mebane, r. P. Barry.
A San Francisco Journal states that a
wealthy miner has fallen in love with Mrs.
Fair and will marry her.
Brigham Young has taken his decennial
census of his children and reports SO, with
no returns from outlying counties.
Brooklyn breach Of promise suits still
hold out good. 4 Mrs. Banks now wants
5000 from Mr.. Ross for a life made
lonely.