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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, n. c.,
June 10Th 1879

MI. SALTEE LLOYD:
Dear Sir: When l declined the nomi-
nation for the State Senate, conferred on
me by reclamation, at Black Rock, Oh the
9TH inst, at the Convention over which you
presided, gave candidly the reasons there
for; but an immediate denomination was
so marked an expression Of the will Of the
people that | hesitated and then yielded.
a few days mature reflection has con-
WINGED me that | was right Ill declining
wrong il accepting.
For the people of Bladen and brunswick,
to whom l owe such deep debt of graft
tude for their generous support and conf
dencc in the past, and who have taken the
earliest opportunity after the removal of
my political disabilities, to tender he more
honors, l am ready TO make almost any
sacrifice. l could give up an earnest desire
never again to enter political life, and even
temporize with my business affairs; but
that duty, paramount to all other conside-
rations, which / owe to an invalid family,
forbids my entering upon a political cam
paign.
L believe the ma9nanimOuS people Of my
District will approve Of my course and ac-
quiesce in my withdrawal. l would there
fore request that you recOnvene the Con-
vention III order thai it may name my sue
ccSSOr.
With sentiments o. esteem, e..
... am, sir, yours truly
JEO. d. TAYLOR
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

Corpus, in order that he might possess the |
means to frighten our people from the ex-
ercise of their highest privilege at the polls. |
Governor Caldwell sustained him in thus
seeking to obtain absolute power over the
lives and liberties of the people.
The Force Bill, in its original shape, was
but another effort to accomplish the same
purpose. And even now, though the In
spectors of Elections to be appointed by
the Federal Courts are expressly forbidden
to arrest or to interfere in any way on the
day of election, or to do more in effect
than to see the votes deposited and counted,
we may expect that attempts will be con-
stantly made to frighten the people with the
Force Bill and the Federal Courts. Indeed it
has beenalready stated in Northern papers
that Southern delegates to the Philadelphia
Convention had declared that our people,
through the trials had in the Federal
Courts before Judge Bond, were SO thor
oughly frightened that the shadow even
of its authority would be sufficient to en-
able them to accomplish all they desired.
Governor Caldwell could find no statute
giving him authority over the militia of tie
State until it became desirable to commits
| sion and arm a company of negroes in this
| city. Since then his papers and his friends
are beginning to find out that there is
ga statute providing for the organization
of volunteer military companies, and that
when so organized and reported he is re-
Il 4
| is the act? Let us have it in full, and see
if he did not also have the authority to
proceed against the Lowrey outlaws in
| time to prevent the murder OF the gallant
WIsIIART. Governor Caldwell and Cap
tain Settle, the latter a Radical candidate
for Congress, are both striving to rake up
! fire from the dead ashes of the war, to re-
vive the old feeling between Confederates
and Union men, and to keep alive the bad
passions that the carpet baggers and scala
wags have excited in the bosoms of colOred
men toward white men.
Thus far our Opponents have made little
progress. The Democrats in the House re-
fused to allow Congress TO authorize Presi-
dent Grant any longer to retain the power
to override the civil law with military force.
Citizens who have been unlaWfully arrested
are now released upon application to hon
est Judges. The Election Force Bill was
deprived of It's most oppressive features
before it passed.
The appeals of Radicals to race and color
unite and solidify the white as well rs the
black race, and create no apprehension i'll
the minds of the whites, who know they
are largely in the majority, and that civil
law prevails over military dospotism, and
is within the reach of both white and black
alike. Let us then make a united, deter
mined effort, and Radicalsm will no longer
blight the prospects of our State.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

A. That is what he said. @. To Burcen?
A. \ es, sir, from Governor Holden: that
he had detailed him to take these men,
q. Let me call your attention to this. Did
he say whether it was an order to arrest
Mr. Turner in the county Of AIamar1ce
"A. Nothing was said about where he was
to be arrested. Q. But that he had an or
der 20 make the arrest in general terms {?
a. es. Since you called my attention to
it will give you his words. He said, 81
was told by Col. Burger that l was de
tailed to go TO Hillsboro and arrest Mr.
Turner" and he said 'sCol. Burger had
orders from Governor Holden to do that,
and have seen the order"
John w. Gorham, being duly sworn, tes-
titled as follows: On the morning of the
last election in August, I left my office and
went to the Court House to vote There
was large crowd about the front door,
and as had very little time to devote 10
that purpose, L went to the back door for
the purpose of getting in and fIanking the
crowd. l went into the passage and met
Governor Holden talking to man by the
name of Spooner. He spoke to NE as l
passed. AS l could not vote just then /
stopped, and as the matter lie was speak
ing of to Spooner was about a subject
Of some interest l listened to the CONVEX
sation. heard him say he either would
| as soon as he left there or he had already
Al w
! sure which. l have tried since was sum-
moned to find out from my recollection SO
as to state the matter correctly whether he
said he had then already done SO or that he
was either one or the other? A. Yes, sir
| 4. That he either had done it or would dc
/ il as soon as he left the Court House
A. Yes, sir. l can't get the consent Of my
mind to fix upon either one-I am uncer-
tain. q. But you are confident that it was
one or the other? A. Yes, sir. q. Wha
did you say to him, if anything? A.
told him it was not my put in, but l die
sO-that l thought it was very bad poll
cy, that Mr.. Turner had been itching,
| thought, 10 Dc arrested anu nc WOulu Only
be making a martyr of him. @. What die
he say to that? A. lie replied to it tha
he believed Mr.. Turner was at the bottom
Of all these troubles, that he had that morn
ing published him as d whitcIivered scoun
drel-or something of that kind. l thinl
it was that morning, us well us can rcc0l
lect. had nothing to do with the subject
but Icing peace man | put that in"
And yet, with all this sworn tesLimon,
before them, the Radical Convention, with
out dissenting voice in the most solemn
manner, and i'll the strongest and mos
unambiguous words, endorsed GOvcrnO
Holden and his lawlcss administration
and nominated Tod r. Caldwell, an avoweC
advocate of the suspension of the writ 0
Htbcas Corpus, TO take his place Arc
the people Of North Carolina are asked t.
vote for him !
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
Colonel John Id. Taylor.

The nomination of this gentleman as the
Conservative candidate for Senator from
the counties of Bladen and brunswick,
gives stronger assurance of success than any
other that could possibly have been made
Colonel TAYLOR is indeed gentleman
for whom it win be matter of pleasure as
we'll as Of duty for Conservatives to vote,
and not only Conservatives, but the better
class of Republicans Eods ar.AT -
Born and reared in our midst, he is
known to the people on this side of the
river as wen as he is to his constituents.
OF spotless integrity pnd a naturally strong
snind improved and strengthened by a
liberal education, popular IN his manners
and possessing both experience and infor-
nation in political matters, Colonel TAY-
LoR would reject honor upon any Office
within the GIT of our people. -I.s, AZ +
We speak strongly, but we speak honest
iy. We speak from an intimate personal
knowledge of more than twenty years. AS
aman and aasab0y, as q citizen, as SOL
gfss ssf .AsA
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complimentary.

The following letter was received here
after the departure of Col. WADpELL. 10
fill lis appointments. His old comrades in
arms and friends in uarnctt will have the
pleasure Of hearing him at Ellington on
Monday next.
Tie letter Itself, coming from the source
it does, is 4 compliment which Col. WAD-
DELL will most highly appreciate
ELLINGTON, y. g., June II.
Colonel l. NJ JTaddcH:
Deer Sir After our regard and well
wishes for your health and prosperity, we,
the undersigned, members Of your old
Regiment from uarnett, most respectfully
request that at some time during lie Con
gressional campaign, you do us the favor
and pleasure Of addressing the people of
uarnett at Ellington.
We are aXious to see you personally and
politically. l
Very respectfully and truly yours,
v alter Smith, Douglass Smith, Henry
Smith, Phillip McIae, X. NJ. Mcneil. VIM
M. Mcneil, Geo. \. Rogers, .Jno. IL. AT
kins, j. X. II. Harrington, John Clark,
Archibald Clark, i. A. Norris, John Me
Carten, VIM. Marsh, James Sexton.
And in addition To the above We, the
undersigned, heartily join in the request III
behalf Of the Democratic party, and trust
it may suit your interest and convenience
We uliuk IIarnett will sustain itself in
August. Please excuse informally.
Yours, truly,
VIM. T.. Murchison, Kenneth MnrcIison,
j. II. Grady, j. II. Marsh, a. j. kivctt, j.
y. Spears, A. ID. Mclean, ID. III. Mclean
and many others.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

dierand as politician, Colonel TAYLOR
has made reputation that will be the
most priceless legacy he can leave tos pms
children.
The known sacrifice of private interests
that Colonel TAYLOR makes in becoming
candidate, while in keeping withthe char
'actcr OF the man, places our party in that
District deeply in his debt-a debt that can
be paid only by active, Jealous, efficient,
unccasinc, organized york in his behalf.
Success to him and the cause he
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
w. G. Troy, ESQ.

We are glad to see that w. G. TROY,
Esq, of Fayetteville, has been unanimous
ly nominated for Senator in the District
composed of the counties Of Cumberland
and Harnett.
There was no more efficient or attent-
i've member in the last General Assembly
than Mr.. Troy, and We shall hail his re-
turn TO that body with pleasure.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
Tnc Fift,, Axcuuo Conference

In accordance with n circular lately is
sued by Senator Schurz, Judge Bnnker-
hOfl, William Cullen Bryant aud others,
there Will be held to-day, at the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel in tho city of New Y ork, con-
ference OF leading Republicans represent
ing the different clements OF opposition to
the reelection Of President Grant. What
the result will be VIC cannot predict with
positive certainty, though we think that
Mr.. GREELEY. has now the advantage in
position over any other Republican that
can be named. An effort will doubtless
be made by disaflccted Cincinnati Rcpub-
licans to compel the withdrawal Of Mr..
GREELEY, but it is by no means certain
that it will be successful. 1t docs not fol-
low rs 4 matter of course that every gentle
man who goes to the Conference goes
there 10 oppose Mr.. GREELEY. The iuvi-
tation was issued to such Republicans as it
was thought would be able to unite and
combine the elements Of opposition to
President Grants reelection, and We trust
that its deliberations will accomplish this
most desirable result.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

Hon. o. Z. MEAREs
Dear sir Your favor announcing my unani-
nous nomination for Congress, by the late Con
vention over which you presided, reached mo
a day or two before / left Washin gton, whil,.
there was uncertainty as TO the time of adjourn
ment, and a reply was therefore delayed until
that question was determined.
now take the first opportunity TO return my
sincere than ks for the distinguished honor thus
conferred upon me. 1T il had be- On the result OF
a contest in this District, containing MANY
gentlemen of high character and ability, it
would have been a just source OF pride and
qualification 10 me; but, coming the unai-
nous wish of afree, unpacked Convention, rep
resenting the people OF the district, L find it
difficult to express proper appreciation OF the
compliment. 1t is the highest evidence that
] really possess what, representative |
ought most to covet, the confidence Of my con
stituents. 1t will be my chief ambition to re-
tain that confidence while the relation exists
between us and as an earnest of this rposc.
| gratefully accept the nomination, and will
Immediately leave my home (where have been
but three days since last Decembcr) TO enter
upon the canvass
A multitude of engagements viii prevent me
from discussing in this letter any OF the political
events OF the past year, but / Congratulate my
felIow-citzens that the unconstitutional aE.I
Infamous "Ku KluX' bill has expired by limita-
ton with the late session OF Congress- and that
they may once again rest in security beneath
the shadow OF that mightiest limb OF the tree OF
civil lbcrty-the grand old writ OF HaJeas
Corpus. ... ,
/ Accept my thanks for the kind terms in
which you were pleased TO convey the announce
ment OF my nomination, and believe me to be,
Yours truly,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

We publish this morning very charac-
teristic and manly letter from our old
friend, DUNCAN K. MCRAE, the chival-
rous gentleman and eloquent orator. We
are glad to know that he is appreciated in
his new home. North Carolina is Justly
proud of such sons.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
Governor vance in tic Campaign

1t gives us great pleasure to announce
that Governor VANCE will make partial
canvass of the Eastern portion Of the State
between this date and the meeting of the
Baltimore Convention. After that time
he will speak in the West. We make this
statement from hurried private note just
received from the Governor. The list of
appointments will be published as soon as
they are announced. Columbus county is
the only one specially named i'll the Cover
nOr's note. We trust our friends there
will hold themselves in readiness
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
0ttUllanlillQto1r ts9o1rnal.
DeIerates to baltimore.

General D. II. BARRINGER, Chairman
Of the State Executive Committee, gives
notice that he has secured accommodations
for the North Carolina delegates to the
National Convention at the Carrolton
House. Those registering there viii make
themselves known as delegates.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21

Hon a. NJ. WADDELL
Dear Sir. Tho duty has deyolved upon me
as the presiding officer OF the late Conservative
and Democratic District Convention, which
was held in this city--a duty, the performance
OF which affords me the highest qualification
to announce your unanimous nomination bv
that body as a candidate for recollection 10 thu.
distinguished position which you now hold. 4
doubt not that the circumstances attending
your nomination will give additional force, in
YOUR estimation, TO the compliment conveyed
as they have done in that of your polificaj
friends. The noticeable circumstances to which
+ alludc these that while IL nominal ion bv
the Convention was considered as equivalent IA,
to an election, yet no other name was placed
before il in opposition to your own, and that
when motion was made to nominate you by
reclamation. not vote was given against that
motion and further, that the nomination WAS
conferred in your absence. 1t is merely ncces-
sary to say, in conclusion, that your acceptance.
OF the nomination was confidently hoped Tor
aud expected by the Convention. ...
Very truly your obcdlent servant,
o. Il. MEAHEs,
President District Convention
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
Bachelors Attention +!

The attention of bachelors is called TO
the following wall
There are some sad sights in this world :;
Il city sacked and burned--a battle field
after great slaughter London in the
midst of a plaglte-a ship burned at sea-
a family pining in starvation-a jug Of mo
lasses wrecked on the pavement. All bad
but true. But to lis the saddest sights is
an Old bachelor wearing toward the end Of
his journey of life, his great duties lndone.
Miserable creature just look at him !;
his shirt buttons QT-his Stockings out at
the tCes-nOt a SCH or daughter nor a
relative to drop 4 tear, close TO his eyes in
death, or TO leave his money to--nobOdy
i'll fact, to care for hiIn-shunned by saint
and sinner ....
What III name ? Doom is running
for Governor of Nebraska, LoOney for Con-
gress in Tennessee, ana Hobby for Con-
greSs i'll Texas.
Why are handouts like guide books
Because they arc made for two wrists.
Whatever good an umbrella performs it
is " put up " to it, -'.7
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1872-06-21
For the journal.
For the journal.
EsEc Wilmington, aarIO1te and lsut "a
oxford ESaiIrOad.

For the journal.
Fac Wilmington, Charlotte and As"t:.-
oxford Railroad
The editorial III your issue of the 18th
inst, i'll which Stockholders are invited not
only TO avoid all opposition TO the scheme
Of transferring the road to tie Wall street
BOnd-hOldels, but even 10 embrace tnc
road that smites them, is no doubt gratify-
IBS TO the gentlemen who view the as
you DO, but there are few Stockholders
who are unable TO sec these advantages,
to which our eyes are 50 politely directed
If we are to rejoice at the transfer Of this
road into alien harGs, we "rejoice " it'll
trembling"
Is it come TO this, that North Carolina
can own none OF her roads?
We are among those who not only g OH
first thought IcgIet that this important
enterprise IS tOpass from Ourown citizens,'
but we shall regret "all the time" if this
should lie uHhappily the consummation
reached.
We maintain however that this road can
pay the interest on all her legitimately is
sued bonds.
The Supreme Court has incidentally de-
cided that the issue of bonds for sGOO,OOo
by Dr. SlOan'S administration was illegal,
aud certainly the road never received the
benefit of this Illegal issue. Take this
100000 from the Indebtedness of the road
and the interest can be met from hcl
earnings.
We do not regard the proposition Of t;;',
bOnd-holders TO tho stockholders ~ 1t Al
just, and we think the latter have a "ri"lh
to expect" more.
If we are unable BOW 10 pay tine interest
due on tie bonded debt, by what principle
of arithmetic can we hope that the shares
Of stock the bOnd-holders offer rs ''sop To
CcIbcrus" viii be worth 0nytLing at ut
being only So issued after preferred &tocl,
is set aside 10 pay all the old bonds,
(whether Legal or not,) interest, expenses,
&c.
When tllis question OF foreclosure comes
up finally, the bOnG-hOlders viii probably
not be able 20 wrlk over the course with
the case and dignity which you seem tn
anticipate. ..-..... a STOCKHOLDERS.
FIQtlite disturbance for small town, oc
CURED in Naugatucl last Sunday. 1t WIS
caused by beer. The constable arrested
one Of the principals, with o dirk-knile in
his hand.
The Synod of the Reformed Church,
Which has been sitting in New York, ad
jotnlIcd SIM die last Friday. after appoint
ing q committee 10 report To the IL ri synod
on the ACCESSIBILITY Of q meeting with the
Presbyterian Church South.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-08-16
Mr.. Schurz's Explanation.
From the Chicago Inter -Ocean.

Senator Schurz, in his attempt to fas-
ten upon the President the charge OF at
tempted bribery of himself to support
the San Domingo treaty, stands oon-
yicted of falsehood, which can be shown
to the satisfaction Of every candid mind.
Mr.. Schurx says: "If one of us was in
Z, the market it was not l." Let US zee
whether Mr.. Schurz was not in the
market. In his speech at st. Louis he
said
"Whep the San Domingo scehme was pend
ing. two gentlmen in intimate relations with
the White House came to me, each one separ-
ately, soliciting my support OF the project.
They assured me IL I would give that
support or abstain from opposition, all the
patronage desired would be at my disposal,
making me, in that respect, one Of tho most
influential men in the land. One OF these
gentlemen subsequently admitted to me, in
writing. that the offer was made to me with
the consent of the President himself"
Mr.. Schurz says that shortly after,
having suff.red" many proyocations," he
sought from one of the gentlemen
alluded to written confirmation of the
Presidents alleged attempt to bribe HIM,
and received the following:
"My impression at this time is, that the
President desired your support for his San
Domingo scheme. and wished to be on such
| terms with YOU that your support could be OBJ
| tanned. I do not now remember any paftlcuiai
language used at my interview with the Presl
dent, and would not hazard doing him an IN
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-08-16
The Mosquito.

Nearly hundred years ago James
Barbut, writing enthusiastically of the
perfect construction of the mosquito,
says: at is impossible to behold and
not admire the amazing structure of its
sting. One undergoes with pleasure a
puncture that enables us to observe
how this piece of mechanism acts" OF
course the world contains few who feel
the pleasnrsblc emotions of the natur-
alist, when the poisonous sting follows
the irritating hum of the hated and
dreaded mosquito; still there are many
who will find very intere:t ting a lengthy
article about it and its habits in late
number of the Scientific American. The
male mosquito lives short, idle life,
doing little harm, and subsisting upon
the sweets gathered from flowers, hav-
ing dainty prefe, ence for lilies, in
whose creamy petalled bells he pen
sively swings. The female is the noisy,
aggressive sex, and makes life burden
TO Il ose unfortunate mortals encoun.
tering her. She btings them and
brags" about il, and, not content with
her own evil career, every month de-
posits one hundred eggs in some cool
damp place, thus multiplying and per
petuating her kind,
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-08-16

IT appears that Lotta. the charming
little actress, and the brightest Of them
all, has been missed from Long Branch
the present season, whereat the visitors,
especially the spoony young gentlemen,
are greatly exercised. Her cunning lit.
tie phaeton and auburn-haired driver
are no longer to be seen. The story is
that she has packed up her play books,
put aside theatrical wardrcbes and gone
into French convent school, where she
is to remain year or two devoting her
self to the study oflanguages and music.
1t ia stated she is not to return to her
profession at least until a year from the
approaching autumn.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-08-16
Healthful Effects Of Tomatoes.

The tomato is one of the most health
full as well as the most universally liked
of ali the vegetables. Its healthy
qualities do not depend on tae mode Of
preparation for the table; il may be
eaten three times day, cold or hot,
cooked or raw, alone, or with salt, pep
per, vinegar, or altogether, to q like
advantage, and in the utmost quantity
that can be taken with an appetite.
Its healthful quality arises from its
slight acidity in this respect as valu-
able, perhaps, as berries, currants, and
similar fruits. The tomato season ends
with the frost if hung up in a we'll
ventilated cellar, with the tomatoes
hanging to the vines, the love-apple'
will continue to ripen until Christmas.
The cellar should not be too dry. nor
too warm. The knowledge of this may
be improved to great sdvsnt. ge for the
benefit Of invalids, and Of all who are
fond of the tomato.