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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

atively there has been very
little dong IN the market duriog the present
week. The transactions In bulk have been
confined principally TO strained which has been
very regular aud has been marked with very
few fluctuations. In the earty part of the week
there W IS manifested good feeling and prices
advanced p shade, but the transactions were
m ade with 50 many conditions that 1t was an
almost impossible thing TO have given true
statement of the market. Monday the market
became settled IN tone and the ruling figures
were 50 %. Tuesday there was nothing doing
IN the vay of sales. Sellers were firm in their
views, while buyers were demanding conceS-
ston Wednesday the views of buyers we're
conceded to and 1900 barrels changed hands at
q decline Of 10 cents. To-day (Thursdsyl the
market closes quiet and ttesdy, with
decline of cents No. 2. No. !, ana the
lower qualities Of Pale have been In
torpid state, nothing trSnsriring 10
bring these grades i"to the market. On Sat
urday and Wednesday there were sales OF few
bbls. of fine Pale at full figures. The receipts
continue to be only moderately large, and with
heavy exports the stock Is gradually becoming
reduced. The following transactions contain
the business OF the week:
Friday, Nov. e9-Sales of $50 bbis. strained
(dclivered) at 50 50.
Saturday, Nov. so--Sales Oh goo bbls. strained
(delivered) at IS %, and 20 bbls. at 81 30 fEC
Pale.
Monday, Dee. 2-SAlcs OF 4ee bbis, strained
at 80 co.
Tuesday, Dee. 3-Masket quiet, steady and
nominal.
Wednesday, Dee. -Ssles OF 2,eAo bbiS
strained at - 20, and ~ bbls, extra Pale at
s. 80 per bbl
Thursday, Dec. 5--Sales of 100 bbls. strained
| at 90 25 per bbl
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MARRIED.

On the 9th instant, by the Rev G. d. Bern
haim, Mr.. JOHN G.. OLDENBOTTEL 20 Miss
REBECCA F. VAN OESEN, all of this city.
morning OF the g7th instant. by the Rev. DR..
Mason, MIR. JOHN S. pESCUD to Miss ISA
BELLA w, eldest daughter of Mr.. Laurens
Hinton, deceased.
On "Wednesday evening, November 9Th, in
this city, by the Rev. y. A. Watson, D. D.,
WILLIAM CALDER and ALICE L., daughter
OF the late DE-. John III. BoatwrlSht, Of Column
ba, s. q.
ON Wcui,s sday evening, November 9Th, by
Rev. A. r Dickson, GEORGE ID. PARSLEY
to KATE, daughter of J. Francis King, NJ. D.,
all OF this city.
on tho 81 instant. at the residence OF the
brides mother, MrsiMary Lennon, by David
Hester. Esq, Miss ABIGAIL KELLEY to Mr..
q. w. WILLIAMS, all of Bladen county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

CORN .MEAL-This article has exhibited
nothing new of Importance. The market
ket rtmains much the sane. There is good
stock, and the city mills arc supplying the de-
mand from store at II per huShel- sacks in
c1uded.
PEANCTS-The arrivals of the new crop
have in large degree been restricted hy the
prevailing horse malady, and receipts Of suhi-
cicnt size to affect prices have not come to hand
The market continues 10 rule with the Same
dizziness which has characterized it during the
past few months. The exports are very Ugh:
and the stock in market is only moderately
large. Dealers purchasing at the following
rates:
oldlhafE --..-...-.-. .-.--...---S to TO 40
Primo. ..-..-...-..... .......... s. to 60
Extra Prime Observation-Disclosures. % to Go
Fancy. Observation-Disclosures. 1 10 20 50
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ARRIVED.
Notwithstanding Regulator, freeman.

ARRIVED.
CoAsTwT6E-SteamslipR Regulator, Free man,
New York, Barry Bros.
Schr Thomas u Smith. Bacon, Philadelphia.
Harriss & Howell; coal to y Parsley & Co.
Schr Frank, Walter Brewster, Baltimore, to
Harriss & Howell; with guanO.
Brig Ambrose Light, Higgins, Boston, North
rop s. Cumming
steamship Pioneer, wakely, Philadelphia,
Worth & Worth.
Steamship RcDccca Clyde, Childs, Balt!-
more, a ID CaZauX.
ToREIGN-(Br) Schr Carleton, Al3urry, Mas
kau, + Kidder s. Son, with fruit.
(Br) Brig Victor, barnett. Bermuda, North
ron s. Cumming.
Brig Black Swan, WiusIaiI, N4vass1 Isle,
f Kidder s. Son
(Br) Barquc Wick & Nebane, Roberts. Car
din, Wick s. Mebane, with railroad iron.
Swedish Brig Deitn, Strofcrin. Montrose,
Scotland, Iteidc Bros.
CLEARED
CoAsTwIsH-Steamship Tcnawanda, Wit
banks, Philadelphia, Worth & Worth.
Schr Ben, Davis, New York, Williams &
Murchison.
schr Ada Ames. Adams, Havana, Northrop
& Cumming.
schcone. Stephen C Hart, Hart, New York, G
G Barker& Co.
Steamship Lucille. Bennett, Baltimore,
Steamship Regulator, Freeman, New York,
Barry Bros.
Schooner Annie Jones, Jones, Thomastop,
Maine, j III Chadbourn & Co.
FoRR19N-Schr Carleton, Alburg, Nassau, r
Kdder & Son.
(Br) Barquc Perseverance, Martin, Bristol
England, Sprint & Hinsm.
Norwegian Barque Rufus, Skare. Cork for
orders, Heide Bros, cargo by Williams s Mar
Gibson.
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DIED.

In AsheYille, on the e2I November, DR.
JAMES f. MCREE, in the DIST yesr OF his
age.
r,r H IT. RUBINSON, aged IS years, for
many years prominent clti@en OF said county,
the State Legislature and Clerk OF the Superior
For several years past he resided in the city
If WilmlngtOn, and up to the time OF his death
vas n regular commandment and also Vestry-
man of ST othn 3 Parish.
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FIX PORTS

MISUNDERSTANDING Lucillc-213 bbls rosin
lie do tar, 10 DO pitch 148 casks spirits turpen-
tine, sos pa!es cotton, 225 bushels peanuts, IS
pkgs mdse.
New York-Steamship Regulator-1 ,6i5 bbls
rosin, COS casks spirits turpentine GIT bbs crude
turpentine, II do tar, Ii bales sheeting, 1871 do
cotton, 100 bushels peanuts, 10 pkRs mdss.
New York-Schr Stephen G Hart ,s36 bbls
rosi1, 1872 casks spirits tnrpeEtine.
FOREIGN.
Bristol. England-iBr) Barque Perseverance
1912 bbls rCsin, 800 casks spirits turpentine.
NaSsau-Schr Carleton-22. 400 feet lumber.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06
December q. 1879.

THE WEEK.-The improvement in fHcilI-
tSe for hauling goods during the week has
given much relief to trade, and the volume of
business has materially increased. The horse
oaSease Is RAPIDLY substding, and with the acqui-
htion OF large number Of oxen, and of & return
70 service OF considerable number of horses,
chere Is now but little interruption TO the
prompt movement of merchandise, and country
orders Will now meet with dispatch from all
cEr Wholesale merchants
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

TIE GREAT SOUTHERN REMEDY
for the Crre of ScrofuloUs faint, Rheuma-
tism, White Swelling, Govt, Goitre, Con-
sumption, bronchitis, Nervous Debility and
AL diseases arising from an impure con-
dition Of the Blood.
The merits of this valuable preparation are
SO wen known that passing notice is but neces-
Saiy 20 reIlne the readers of this journal of the
necessity OF always having 4 bottle OF this medi-
cine among their stock OF family necessities.
Ccrtihcates can be presented from many lead
ing FhyS!cians, Ministers, and heads of famil-
res throughout the South, indor5ing it in the
highest terms. TIE Fluid Extract of Ko:adalis.
On. B. WILSON CARR, of Baltimore, saws
diseases with much satisfaction.
DR. i. G. PCGH. OF baltimore, recommends
II 10 all persons suffering with diseased Blood,
saying 1t is superior o any preparation he has
ever used.
REV. DABNEY BALL, OF the Baltimore NJ.
T. Conference South, Says he has been so much
benefited by It's use that he cneerfully recon-
menus 1t 10 all his friends and acquaintances.
CRAVE * co. Druggists, at 6OrdOnsville,
Va, say It never failed TO glvO satisfaction.
SAM'I4 g. MCFADDEN, MurfreesboTo, Fem
nesseC, says it cured him of Rheumatism when
all else failed.
Dial Cur space admit, we could give You testi-
moEiIl5 from every state in the South from
peTs0ns known 10 every man, woman and child
either personally or by reputation.
ROsadalls is sold by all Druggists.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06
DIRECTORS:
JAMEs NJ REDMOND, FRED PaILL1rs, W,

JAaES VI REDMOND, Fred PaIIL1rs, we
LEWIS, MATHEW WEDDHLL.
Issues Certificates OF Deposit bearing interest
Is authorized by Charter to; receive on de-
post moneys held In trust by Executors, Ad-
mnistra'ors; Guardians, &C., &c, &c.
Sells CHECKS At lar on New York, Baltimore,
Richmond, Petersburg and all tie cities ami
towns liz North Carolina.
Bays and sells checks in sums TO emit nm Grea,
Britain. Ireland, Germany, France, &c.
Buys and sells Gold, Silver, Hank Bills.
Bonds, Stocks, &C, &c.
strict attention given TO the orders and re-
quests OF our country friends by mail or other
wise.
nov 20 35S-Ra-tEd&wch
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LAGRAHGE, X. c. Dee. IS, lS7 |.

BCEkA NI7Th. 7. o. y. c., March Ie11.
] the early part OF the present month I ar-
piled 10 Messrs. Hunter & few. seeking rolief
for the suffering, occasioncd by an cncysted
tumOr which had located itself In my mouth
between tho cheek and jaw. After a short
time it was successfully removed, aud AN al
present enjoying the blessing OF being free
from pain tor the tirSt tune i'll two wears. bear
cheerful testimony 10 the snccess OF these geu-
tie as exhibited in ny case.
WILEY SMITH.
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$1,000 in One Week.

To any Flrewd man who can do business on
the quiet, guarantee an IMMENSE FORTUNE,
easily, rapidly, and in perfect safety. Address
in perfect confidence,
JAMES FROST,
% West 4th Street, New York.
dec 6, 1872 E-wIy
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

In consequence of increased practice, VT
have opened an Infirnary at GOldshOro. r. e..
for the accommodation ct patients recurring
daily attention. he fact that we have cured 4
large number Of patients IL the best guarantee
OF our ability TO do all We promise.
We inVit" attention - the certificates below
which are selected out OF q large number. Cir
culars containing full particulars mailed upon
application.
LAGRAHGE, x. c, Dee. IS, ~ l.
DIS. NJ Ht,nter &c Tor:
Gentlemen -Aft er frequent application Oh
various articles OF the "NateEia Mcdica ;" to the
malignant canceIous gro with on nv neck, / an
piled !Oar Cancer Remedy" (Which was
kindly furnished me by DIR. Hunterj according
TO directions, aDh iC 4 SdpnrarCji within ten
days, leaving 10 cr3tricc.
The pain tro incod 10y Its application. 10 ny
surTrfe-, w4s irstg uEfIt1t:.
Your obliged friend,
T. ". WbpTEG. VI. u.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06
Ltse Of Vessels I'm the Port OF Whining.
tom. N. e.. December 4, 1S7z.

Ltss of vessels I'm tlle Port OF Whining.
tom. N. e.. December 4, 1S7z.
STEAMSHIPS.
Pioneer, wakely, ldg, Philadelphia,
Worth s Worth
Rabscea Clyde, Childs, ldg, Baltimore,
BARQUES
German Ernest, ErdmailI, ldS Europe,
German Montag, Stromstadt, ldg, Eurone,
BARQUENTINE
Br Wick & Mcbane, Roberts, dis,
Nick x Mebsnc
BRlGS
Ambrose Light, Higgins: dis;
(Br) Victor, Barnes, l!g, South america.
(swedi,n} Deifn, Stroferin, Zig, Europe.
Heide Bros
BLACK Swan, Wins aid. lds, West Indes,
SCHOONERs.
Paul s. Thompson, Sears, rpg,
Stephen Bennett, Bennett, ldg; New York,
Thomas q Smith, Bacon. ldg Philadelphia,
IIarriss s. Howell!
Frank Waiter, Brewster, lig, Philadelphia,
HarriSs Il Howell
List OF Vessels sailed for this Port
PHILADELPHIA.
Schr EhOdcila Blew, VangiiieT, sid Oct &c
scr Hannah Little, Crawfor1. cid nov IS
BANGOR
Bri. Isaac Carver, Willian-. sd oct &c
Brig IVperiuu, Clark, sd Oct "a
Schr Matte Holmes, Cox. @t!icd Nov 1
CARDIFF.
Meteor, Nc -ullock, I'd oct l.
BOSTON.
Brig Ambrose Light, Higgins. sailcd Nov Il
IIAVANA.
Brig Adelaide, Wilson, sailed Nov IS
LIVERPOOL.
fBr; Barquentine Eli 2abeth Taylor,
Proctor, sailed Nov 18TH
VIEWPOINT (WALESl.
Delta Peterson, sailed Nuv 18th.
NEW YORK.
Schr john. Williams. sailed Dee
FALL RIVER.
Schr Ltoacssa, Myers, sailed Nov %
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

DUrLt7 COUNTY, -. G, 31aC 1872.
1 had to, years suffered with a cancer Oh M
lip which resisted pertnaciously ali efforts
made for lis removal. After treatment for Q
shoi { time by Drs. Hunter 81 Few, it was SUE
CceSfuliy removed, ami has not since returned
nor given ANY evidence of such intention.
Mrs. ANNIE J. REGISTER,
1iockfsh y. c.
FEES from a2J 10 $500.
dec 4T-w-3m
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q II T. q a l.

DOR'l slight FOsar Tecth.-Re member
| that upon their labor tho hOalth of the stomach
| depends: Keep them perfect, and in order to
! do so, manipulate them with brush dipped in
! the fragrant Sozodont. once or twice day.
. PFaft's Astral Oil has a worId-w ide repu-
! tatIon RS the surest and best illuminating Oil
Over two million gallons have been sold for the
past two years, from which no accidents of any
Oil House af Charles Pratt, Established 1870,
New York.
The secret of Beauty. What is it? 10
the ladies know that is produced by using a de-
nghtfuf and harmless toilet preparation know n
as g. w. Lard's ''Eioom Of Youth" It's beau
tifying effects are truly wonderful. Depot, 3
aoi3 Street. NY
TaurstDns livery Pearl Tooth Pow.
0eF-Ibe best article known for cleansing z nd
preserving the teeth and gums. Sold hy all
Druggists. Price % and 80 cents per bot tie. r
u. VOLS s. Co, New York.
For Dyspepsia. indIg cstIon, .lcprcss ion OF
spirits and general debility in their various
forms; also, as preventive against Fever and
Ague, ana other intermittent feTcrs. The
FcrrO-Phospbocated Elixir Of Calisaya. made
by Caswcll, Hazard & Co, Nc;7 York, and sold
by all Druggists is the best touic, and as a ton
ic for patients recovering from fever or other
eicsness. It has no equal.
CarbOlic stsIve, recommended Ly Phy.Ict-
"A7 3o tAC siCot 1NcdllD4 COunOUnI. t@TlcG -
cents per box. John F. Henry, Sole PrCprie-
tor, College Place, New York.
Chrlstadoro-s Hair Dye stands univ
allied III the world. No lady or gentleman of
discrimination uses anyo Their. It is tho most
perfect, reliable and effective Hair Dye in
the world. Mandatory. sc Maiden Lane,
New York.
SSapmta, Ut Opium purified, the most per-
feet anOdyne In me market, made bv process
OF DIR. l. NJ. BigelOw, Detroit NIedica! College.
IL always uniform ~ strength, wi ich is rarely
the ease in other ,.:rI1rations of Opium.
WIS" will Safer Pit is now q wears
since ID. Ooias' EeHitan Linmcnt was uut
before the public; Sarranting it to cure Chron-
ic hheumatism, H. alaChe, Cuts, Burns.
Bruises. Old S0res, Pains in the Limbs, Back
and Chest, and il has never failed. Sold by all
Druggists. Depot, 10 Park Place New York.
oct 313-deOd 6Gw1In
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SPECIAL.

49, BACHELORS HAIR DYE
This superb Hair Dye Is the best in the world
Perfectly Harmless, Reliable and IDstantanc-
GUS. No disappointment. No Ridiculous Tints
or Unpleasant Odor. The genuine ". A: Batch
elor's Hair Dye produces IMMEDIATELY
splendid Bla0fx or Natural Brown. Does not
Stain the Skin, bat leaves the Hair Clean, Soft
and Beautiful. The only safe and Perfect Dye.
Sol,t by lllDrugg;ste. Factory 16 Bond Street,
New York.
apri! -. 1872 1I5-d-eOd2wlY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

We Have Frequently Heard mothers
say they would not be without Mrs. " insloU's
Soothing Syrup, from the birth Of The child
until 1t has finished with the teething siege, IN
der any consideration whatever.
Free Adverifsing.-From family to fam
lily, from city to city, from State to State, the
fame of Or. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bit
tiers as q specific for all arrangements of the
stomach, bowels and liver, Is continually ex-
tending. It's voluntary mission aries are ia
Vulnerable, ard public enthusiafrn in ifs favor
sIrsads faster than prairie FIRE.
Rfalex.a Raehu Ia d reliable .JiuFetic and
Tonic for all der an gements of the urinary and
genital organs. The genuine. as formerly sold
branches, is now prepared by II. W. Risley, the
originator and Proprietor; and the trade sup
piled by his successors, Morgan & Risiey, New
York.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06

49, ASTHMA.-Any medicine
49, which will alleviate tho P0roxysms
Of this dreadful disease will be hailed with Joy
by thousands of sufferers. The certificates
which accompany Jonas Whitcomb's Remedy
are from the most reliable sources, and attest
to Its wonderful 20 wer, even in the most severe
cases. Joseph Burnett & Co, proprietors, Bos-
ton.
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RATES OF FREIGHT.

ARTICLES. PcrStcamcr Per Sailing
Vessel.
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EXPORT TABLE.

Statement Of the Principal articles Of Produce
exported from The Port Of Wilmington, ". c., for
The month ending November 30th, 1872, COM
piled from the reports Of the Daily Journal and
Compared aciA MoSt for Nouenber, 1871.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-12-06
mAEINE INTELLIGENCE.

For high water Al th bar deduct honrs, sc
inmates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-10
The Alabama Case.

The President aud the Acknowledgement
have both come to the determination that the
present aspect of the difficulty of the two
Legislatures in Alabama does not justify III
reference by the General Government. 1t
is only when u case is taken before the
Quilted States Court, aud that tribunal de-
cides that somebody Is rccusant,-openly
resisting the Federal laws-that the
Federal Government and Federal soldiers
Interfere. And such a case is seldom more
or less than the alleged denial of the rights
OF negroes. So.
The properly-elected legislature is the
Conservative body. The mock legislature,
not meeting in the capitol, which has been
recognized as the true L by the Republl-
can Governor just installed, took upon Itself,
while in minority, to declare returns OF Ger
tuin counties and districts illegal, and TO ill
them with persons who were not returned as
elected. No case has been taken to either
State or Federal courts.
Now, then, the two parties return to Ala
bama to try the remedies that are to be had
there. The legal legislature, meeting in the
capitol of the State, will, no doubt, 20 into
the State courts, while &c the mob meeting
elsewhere can get up a case In the United
States District Court 1t will do so. The I'M
broglio is a sigu of the times--of the con-
tempt for law and order that is naturally en-.
tertalned by a degraded constituency.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-10
Death of Rev, DR., Converse.

A telegram from Louisville announces the
death, In that city, at 10 O'clock yesterday,
of, the venerable DR.. AMAsA CONVERSE,
formerly Of this city. This Information will
sadden the hearts Of many old friends in
this city who knew the deceased we'll and
appreciated him Justly, aagAg i
DR., CONVERSE Yves q native of New Eng
land and s~eyenty-seyen years Of age. He
came 10 this city about the year 1880, and
edited the Telegraph, q religious newspaper,
the organ OF the Presbyterian Church. 1t
was tile FIRST paper, We believe, In the
United States devoted to religious matters
that paid attention to the news Of the day
and kept its northumberland Of
eysnts of { domestic and politi,
cal. mature. Afterwards the 0bserser4sof
New York displayed,ia similar spirit OF en-
and NC may turn 10 the Reagiotss
this city rs D later enanple. The
deer, coneise, and impartial manner In
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-10
The Congressional Scandal

For sothe New York Times calls it's to
be exnlninedin secret session OF the committee
to whom the suhjectisreferred. Mr.. CAKES
,AMRs, president of the Union Pacific rail-
road, and Colonel McCosB, arc put forth as
the most important witnesses. The Repub-
'iican press looks at the investigation as a
scandal" while on the opposite side some
thing, 1t is believed, will "turn up" 1t Is
said that Mr.. AMEs admits the authenticity of
letters that arc construed as ayowipg q plan
for bribinS congressman by "~placing" Pa
.cifc Railroad stock among them where it
would do good" Colonel McCoAB swears
that he furnished to Mr.. AMEs the James of
certain members Of Congress, and the qucs-
ton IS, Were these bribedP
Our opinion is that The result Of the inresti-
CATION Is very predetermined. Ifenough are IN.
culpated, the committee will acquit oil /; but if
it Is found that the sins of all ulay be borne off
successfully upon the back of a Scapegoat,
why the poor goat will lie sent away 10 the
desert with his load. just US n few years since
a ffth-rate Congressman, we believe from
New York, was expelled from the House OF
Representatives for corrupt practices, OF
which knowing ones at the time were con-
WINGED many others of the body were guilty.
This poor scapegoar one day asked JOHN
LETosER what. it cost him to get to Cor
gress. "Nothing," was the reply, "save a
| few tavern bills and It treat now and then to
an old acquaintance" SIS it possib!e!" said
he; and continuing, he said: Why, I have
to pay $4,000 for my nomination, and nearly
as much more for my election" The logical
inference which JOHN LEToHEE was sure to
draw was that a seat in Congress which cost
so much money was held at a money value,
and must reimburse the man who occupied
It,. And SO it did, as it turned out in the
case In question; and who can DOUBT that it
is so in many others? But will wehave any
convictions? We shall see.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-12-10
The Canal Scheme,

The press Of the State nearly unanimously
differs from Governor WALKER In his assault
upon the scheme for completing the James
River and Kanawha canal by Federal add
They contend that the scheme should not be
assailcd so long as there Is even Q posi-
b;lity Of its success. The Governors pro-
phecs that It will never succeed Is regard
ed as unfortunate In view Of the favor the
scheme has met with in high quarters.
Some Journalists, indeed, have not failed
20 question the motives of prominent Radi-
Gals In making a public display Of their zeal
tor the execution Of The great work by the
Federal Government, while others infinite
that even the devil ought to be allowed TO
perform q good action. We do not think
this satire Is called for or appropriate.
We readily give to the prominent Republic
cans who favored the scheme in their inter-
view with General GRANT credit for public
spirit and sincerity. We should not be too
ready to question the motives Of men. We
are al. frail, and liable to have our judgments
and motives warped by u interests; and
far the safest course is not to question the
motives of a good act, but to sustain and ap-
plaud it. In this case we do most heartily.
If the alternative scheme suggested by the
Governor can be matured; If i body Of men
Of approved character and ability were
brought forward to undertake the work, and
if they gave such proofs of capability and
intention as we ought to have In such a case,
we should at once favor the surrender OF the
work TO their hands. But let US not, In the
ofany such men andany such proofs,
nssiil a pending proposition by which the
work unquestionably, as a national benefit,
ought to be completed. sig