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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-10-16
a SDz.DEEE,S MOVE ant FOR
ItEGONCIs.IAEEo AND g.s.S-
ssATaON.

An old army officer who signs him
self Assistant Adjatant General in
writing to the Chicago Tribune, casts
all blame for existing troubles bet
ween the North ard South on tie poll
ticians. He say there is no disagree
ment Or want of respect between the
soldiers who fought each other through
the late unpleasautness. They never
fight over their battles il anger, out
meet each other with words Of pleasant
cheer.
-Accordit s 20 his IDEA, "neisher Sec
ton, North or South, have any occa-
sion to lose their respect or confidence
IN their soldiers. Those who are Hv-
ing are just as true to their people as
they ever were. The differences be
tween the two sections were left to them
settle, and they settled them to the salts
faction of both sides. The Southern
soldier was whipped, and he had sense
enough to know il and accept the sit
uation. propose that 2 convention
OF ali the soldiers engaged in the late
war on hotl. sides be called at some
central point to perfect an organ:za-
ton, and prepare some plan for the
settlement OF the troubles that now
exist, which can be made use of III the
moss eNredient manner. I predict
that basis can be decided upon that
will he entirely satisfactory to al
parties, inside OF iorty-eigtt hours,
a1d which VIII meet with tie approved
Of the masses North and South Carpet
baggers excepted I give this FOR
publication as q novice, with no de-
sire for any newspaper notoriety."
The writer proposes to start an or
ganizat.on in Chicago, to see what can
be done toward the carrying out OF his
proposition.
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0QQQ(ilmilotma journal.
WILMINGTON, n. C:
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 16. 1874.
T17ESDaY,s ELECTIONS.

u
With glad and thankful hearts we
write here the story of the elections on
Tuesday last. After two days of wait
ing and uncertainty, the returns have
been received and we now know that
the staunch Democrats Of the two
great States of Ohio and Indiana have
had their handsstrengthened and their
hearts gladdened by the happy result
which has crowned their labors. 1t is
true that Iowa and Nebraska are still
uuredeemed, but this fact does not
detract from our JOY over the result IN
Ohio and Indiana. While we have
coed reason to believe that We have
lost nothing IN the two former States,
we know that we have achieved great
and glorious victory in the others.
To sum up: Last nights dispatches
tell us that sufficient returns have been
received to guarantee that Ohio has
gone Democratic by from 1000 to
10000 majority, gain over the vote
for Governor IN 1871 Of nearly the en-
fire present vote. The indications are
also positive of the election by the
Democrats of fourteen out OF the
twenty Congressman chosen. gain CT
seven members in Ohio alone.
in Indiana the result on the State
ticket is scarcely less gratifying than
it is III Ohio, although We gain there
less of j Congressional victory. The
result. rs reported, indicates the eiec-
ton Of six Republican to five Demo
cratic congressman, with the TWO re-
manning districts doubtful. Should
these two doubtful districts return
Nap,..,iilau members, tie Democrats
Will lave gained one congressman; If
otherwise, tie gam Will be three IN
stead Of one.
Surely, the fruit of these victories
glory enough for one day, and We
confidently look forward to seeing
them followed up by other and even
more signal triumpbs II the great cleo
lions to take place next month.
All Louisiana Lon'siona
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
YELLOW FEVER IN CHARLES
TON
NO DANGER OF ITS BECOMING
EPIDEMIC.

CHARLESTON, Oct. 13-Noon-Solae
exaggerated reports existed OF yellow
fever i'll Charleston which having gone
abroad within the last day Or two, the
Board OF Health have investigated the;
matter and report officially as follows:
During the last SIX oE seven weeks
several cases Of yellow fever have oc-
Cured, OF which two have term mated
fatally. They have all originated in
the extreme eastern portions Of the
city within a limited area. and every
conceivable precaution has been taken
by the authorities in those localities
to. prevent the disease becoming cpl
dem;c. OF this, however, they have
no fear, owing to the lateness OF the
season and the sanitary measures
adopted. They are pleased to an
nounce that since the 9th instant no
death from this cause has been re-
ported.
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POK4ETECS AND IszJSySE&s

II may be al very well for the
Northern politicians OF the Republican
persuasion 10 preach the gospel of hate
against the South. saws the C5ustitu-
to''alist, and, by such agitation, pre-
serve their hold upon power; but the
business men OF the East and We Of
must perceive that such a policy long
continued would involve them AS we'll
as us IN common ruin. II orr plar
ters would combine for single sea-
son, making very small crop of cot
ton and very abundant crops OK grain.
attempting at the same time to secure
Il 1ilcat supply, they could bring tie
North to terms III q twelvcmontil.-
IAe Southern planters lave, slice tie
"ar, beggared themselves and vet pre-
served tie North ana the Government
lrom bankruptcy 10y producing great
cotton crops and keeping their corr
cribs aud smoke houses in the West. ,
so long as they continue this insane
policy, SO long Will they remain the
victims of Radical demagogues and
money-changers.
The Baltimore Stua shows chat, in
addition to dependence upon cotton
for private and public sclvency, North
ern manufacturers are subject, to
large extent, for their fu ure prosper
lty, upon restoration of the Southern
trade, when once gave employment to
many Northern mechanics and factory
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-10-16

Each successive lie, says the New
York World, that is given to the news
papers by the Government at Wash
ington about the "Soathern ortrages''
Is Invariably headed by the informa-
ton that it has ''been received by the
Attorney General from a Trustworthy
source" 1t is not just as well that it
should be understood at once that the
Acknowledgement himself is such an
enthusiastically "source" as to vitiate
everything that passes through his
office, no matter whence it may Lave
come?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-10-16
COL. ik =. Warning.

The Charlotte Democrat sug ,ests
Col. Waring, the Senator from Neck
lenbbrg, as Speaker of the Senate
Col. Warning is a legislator of long ex-
perience. politician Of unb,emished
record, and gentleman Of talents and
education. He would make a most
excellent presiding officer.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-10-16

Two or three doses OF Sher1dan's Curd'rV Con-
dttion POWDERS will cure a horse of any common
cough or cold, and the very worst cases may be
cured in few weeks, We know this from eT-
dcrience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, April 22.-London journals depre-
cate Initiation of the United States currcocy, but
they thiuk it would be followed by & wv of
bullion to this country.
A testimonial is published, signed by the sa-
loon passengers of The National line steamship
Egypt commenting the bravery Of The captain
and officers of the Egypt in rescung the sal
wage crew of the Europe, and approving of the
REIMBURSEMENT OF the attempt to tow the dis
abled steamer lnGo pert.
The Surz Canal Company publish a protest
against The decision Ut the International Com
mission iu regard to the rates oil tonnage gu the
canal, and uoity Vessels that they cannot pass
unless they pay the Cumpanys regul lrly
dues. Even BRITISH mcu-of war are r. CURED
to pay the rates prescribed by the Company be-
fore they are permitted to enter the canal.
A Lndou patch states that Christian, the
first uate of the Frerci steamship l. Ameri-
que, has committed suicide.
Later aivlces from Achecn say the Dutch
troops attacked the Achcene,e ENHANCEMENT
near Kraton, but We're repul>cd, losing eight
mco killed aud sixty wounded.
MADRID, April 22-rhe Carlist General
| SeLalls, commanding at Guipuzoca, has issued
a proclamation dccrccing the punishment OF
death TO all persons furnishing food to the
cities Of San Sebastian, RenterIa and !run. y
dispatch from Pedro Abanto says au army OF
5000 Republican troops is marching Oh Val
masrda, a town twenty-five mlleS from Blbao
PARIS, April ~. 1t was reported yesterday
that the Franco-Amerlcan postal treaty had
been ratified by the French Government. The
report was premature. Negotiations are, how
ever, progressing favorably.
HAVANA, April % The official journals
III. 4 4 N
attacked San Miguel on the 18th instant. sue
ceeded in entering the town and sacked two
stores, but was driven out, leaving ten of his
men dead in the streets The SpaDlards lost
four killed and uioc wounded. Steps are being
taken for reconstruction of the Plaz, Vapor
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boarding through the means above given, and
possibly by requiring the national banks to aid.
It is claimed by the advocates Of the mea,
sure herewith returned that there is an unequal
distribution of the banking capital of the couu'
try. I was disposed to give great weight to
this view of the question at first, but on ref"c,
ton it will be remembered that there still re-
mains four millions of dollars OF authorized
bank note circulation assigned 10 States having
less than their quota not yet taken To add-
ton to this, the States having less than
their quota of bauk circulation have the
ONION of twenty-five millions more, to
be taken from those States having more
than their proportion. When this is all
taken up or when specie payments are fully
restored, or are in rapid process of restoration,
will he the time 10 consider The question OF
more CURRENCY" u. 5. GRANT.
Executive Mansion, April % 1874
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23
ImmIgration-Speee of j. A. Carter,
Of LOudOun.

Tuesday J. A. Carter, esq.,, of Lou1oun, ad
dressed the House Of Delegates in advocacy OF
the bill to encourage immigration In speech
which showed thorough Investigation and a
cnmplete acquaintance with and mastery Of
this subject And right we'll did he demon
strate its importance to the eotire State. His
speech strikes us as simply unanswerable.
Argument after argument was presented, and
defended by such phalanx of logic; his posi-.
ton is impregnable. In the course Of bis
speech, Mr. Carter showed what Prussia and
other countries of Europe have lost by the con-
slant migration OF their citizens, and statistics
aud figures were presented to show what the
United States had actually gained by imml.
grafton. Now where have theee emigrants
gone ? where have they settled 81? La one pc
reunial stream this great tide of wealth has
and is still drifting to the Northwest. The
speaker desired TO know why this was. Was
it on accuu0t OF the superior attractions OF that
section OF the Uuiou; did the elements OF
wealth exist there in greater abundance than
esewherr: es the land yield more bount'
eous re'uru t,r the wn,k of the la'orcr :? No.
, hen why did tnc immigrant SEX the tardls-
tant northwest. country, frrln its remoteness
t. the cfumerca mHr:S vt The land, had to
pay nearly all r the profits realized on its pro.
ed them to MAI rt thus to the producer
scare IL anything was realZ ID. What, then,
was tue cause ? Il was owgug to the fact that
those people iutellIgenty rec ,gn'zcd the ad-
vautages Of pursuing such Il policy as would
induce immigration to flow inso their borders.
They have their maps aud charts scattered
broadcast over Europe with intelligent agents
to explain them; they have their line OF stea M
ers co operating 10 the advancement OF the
same great cause Under the Influence OF such
artificial appliances, and as the result of such
constant exertion, those who leave the old
world to cast their lots with the Union have
steadily pursued their course to the Northwest
They know of that country, but here IN Vlr-
gnia nothing, absolutely nothing, had been
done, and the world was 10 total ignorance as
to the resources of the State. The speaker
proceeded to argue the importance of contend
ing with the other sections of the country for
these advantages by spreading some inlorma-
ton on the subject. He thought that we had
shut our doors to the immigrant long enough.
MIR. Carter then stated to the House the bene-
fits certain counties of the State had derived
from immigration. 10 one county nine families
had settled aud purchased lands which, since
the war, had been entirely neglected. This
land was pow made to produce something
which added to the wealth of the State. Other
instances were cited in which the State had de-
rived benefit in an increase Of her revenue.
Just here We are forced to end most imper
feet sketch of only portion of MIR. Garter 8
speech. Richmond Enquirer.
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We have been assailed for the presumption
of daring to discuss and show the principles
and elements entering into the requirements of
public schools our prop ostions have beeu un-
answered, but direct and personal attack has
been made upon u.s. which we shall answer
when all who wish to attack US have had an
opportunity to ventate themselves. We have
endeavored to hold the mirror Of 7 ruth 80 that
all the people may clearly see and comprehend
itio all its bearings. Ii it has disclosed and
brought to light, error and ignorance by its
brightness, the fault is DOT with US. We again
ask the community to read those uuaDswerabe
proposition of ours aud see how they have been
untouched by the assaults made against US:
We will defend ourselves more fully when all
who may wish to controvcrt our propositions
have spoken. FIGNoLA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23

The VIRGINIA BIBLE SOCIETY. The South
ern Churchman, which first preferred the
charge of extravaganza against the management
of the Virginia Bible Society, aud which has
called forth good deal Of controversy, 10 lis
issue this week backs up its assertion with an
array of facts and figures, which would seem
not only to substantiate its original charge, but
shows that the expenses for the year were
$40, 300 OF, or Sl.60l.26 above their receipts,
or, as the Churchman says, 1.-THE expenses of
the Society, including value Of Bibles distribut-
ed, exceeded the Contributions to it by ST.,
6O22 6, and not Including the Bibles given
away, $l9l.l2; therefore it is in worse con-
dtion, 80 far as means are coucerned, than 1t
was at the begiouins Of the year by the sum of
$l,6O2 g." The Churctman contcnls that it
has proved that the Society has '0luudcred and
is shamefulIy ex:ra7agant," aud that the So-
cioty cannot afford sash agents as 1t at pres
ent has.
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I IGSOLA.
COMMUNICATED.

VIaNoLA-THE New SCHOOL HOUSE. Il
think the criticism Of "VIgoola' both i'll
timed and in bad taste, and calculated to make
parents dissatisfied with the action of that pub
lie spirited body. the School B1ard, 10 the pur-
chase of the Bradley bulIlng, " hlch is Ger,
talnly located 10 one of the most healthy and
airy parts of Alexandra, aud with small out
lay, can be made a most excellent convenient
aud we'll appointed public school house. IF
"Viooola' wishes to become public benefac.
tor and has the comfort and health of the
children so much at heart, why does he DOT
build and donate to the city an edI6ce accord
lug to his plans and specifications. 1t would
be monument to his generosity. R.
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connections.

The question Of the liability Of the Auditors
and State Treasurer for deficiencies in the
siuking fluid having been submitted to the At
torney General by the Legislative joint COM
mittee, that officer has given it as his opinion
that "the embezz'euent 10 this case is too re-
motely connected with any supposed want OF
care in the Auditor and Second Auditor 10
preventing it, to be made the subject Of legal
complaint against them n their offices as Com
missioners OF the Sinking Fund.-" but upon
the case as it now appears, he thinks Coleman
personally, and Mayo, the late Treasurer, on
his official bond. are liable for the loss the Com
monwealth has sustained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23

The SOUTHWEST FLOODS have been very de-
structive. Towns have bcen submerged, plan-
tatious utterly destroyed, and many persons
rendered homeless. The waters were out n
the Ouchita and Red rivers, the Cumberland
Stone and Duck, the Tennessee aud the Mis-
sissippi. The latter Of course is the most dan-
gerous. Around New Orleans whole parishes
are under water, aud the submerged region near
ly encircles the city. The water 10 some OF the
bottom lands is over twenty-five feet deep, aud
boats are being used in unwooted directions
Some of the railways whose lines have been
broken are preparing to use steamers to make
connections
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tinacity.

FORAGE Iu the last report from the Agrl-
cultural Bureau we fnd the following in refer
euce to the produc iou of forage in Henrlco
county, Virginia The production of forage IN
its various forms, hay and grass predomlnatlng
10 amount. Within the last three years the
amount Of forage grown 10 the county has
been greatly increased perhaps more than
doubled. Three or four years ago it was not
uncommon to see baled hay from the city
brought from the North or West, being haul
ed iuto the country to be consumed by farmers
on farms that, devoted to grass, would produce
nearly an average of two tons of hay to the
acre. Now, a day seldom passes that we do
not see wagon-load after wagon-load OF baled
hay going into the city, till We begin to wonder
where it all comes from. And yet 1t is more
profitable to grow winter-oats for forage than
hay. Winter.oats will average product OF
over tons of forage to the acre; 4 tons to the
acre are not uncommon, aud more than that
has been growo on every acre of a twenty acre
field "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23

Correspondence that took place between
Gov. Baxter and President Grant yesterday in
dictate the peaceable settlement of the present
contest in Arkansas for the Governorship. In
a telegram to the President yesterday, Baxter
says that as be cannot move his troops without
collision With the United States troops, he will
call the Legislature together at an early day
to settle the question. Brooks will probably
deny the validity of the call and dispute a de-
cision of the Legislature.
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ONSTRT CITED.
THE ST. LOUIS LIFE,
TIE LARG EST TOOK LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY IN THE WORLD.
$50 MUCH INSURANCE FOR SO MUCH
MONEY"
PAID UF PITAL
ONE MI LION DOL l. 4 X y .
ASSETS. FEB |, 1874,
Seven Millions Eight Hundred Thou
sand Dollars.

On the 18th Of January, the Mound City Life
Insurance Company OF It. Loui. became the
purchaser. under the approval oil the Cour. and
the State Insurance Department of Missouri, of
tneSt Louis Mu uti Lie Insurance Company,
Increasing its capita to ONE MILL:o DOLLARS,
followed by thorough reconstruction of the
blu iress of the two companies. the union Of their
vast agency departments, an Immense reduction
in expense, and II crn-cquent decrease in t
price of insurance to the lowest possible limit
consistent with
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS
On the l9h day Of February, the name of the
Mound City Life Insurance Company WAS, by
81 unanimous voc of the stockholders. changed
TO that of the
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FROM RICHMOND.
LEGISLATIVE.

RICHMOND, April -. The time of the ses-
sion of the Senate to-day Was principally oc'
cupied 10 the discussion OF the tax bill, sub
s,itute Tor the section taxing merchants being
defeated by wore Of II to Is.
No business Of any special Interest. Was trans
acted.
10 the House Of D :legates the join; resolu-
ton in relation to plymcut of interest 90 bonds
held by the Literary Fund, and the bill for
levyiDg tax on railroads, w;rc discussed aud
laid on the table.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Legislature to-day, elected Warner L.
Jones Judge of the County Court of GIouces-
ter.
Hon. r. NJ. t. Hunter, State Treasurer, is
detained at home, 10 Essex, by the illness OF
one of bis sisters.
10 the Court Of Appeals. to- lay. the case Of
VIM D Coleman vs.. the Comm ;nWeal:h, Oh
an appeal from Judgment OF the Hastings
Court of the city OF Richmond, Was heard Tor
Coleman through his COUNSEL, who will be fol-
lowed by Attorney General Daniel for the Com
monwealth to morrow.
The all-absorbiug topic here, to-day, is tn"
burning OF the mills of M.Ssrs. Hazail, Creu
shaw u Go. The infu. nee Of these I'll ills upon
the prosperity of Richmond is we'll understood,
not only here but throug hout the country. The
Haxall brand of -four bad au extensive repu'a,
ton, especially 10 South American and Eng
lish markets, ami the capacity OF the mills was
eqnaled but by few in the world. One of the
largest buyers of wheat by this fire is thrown
out of the market, and az necessary conse-
queuce various interests 10 and beyond the city
will suffer. The total amount Of insurance 90
the mills, stock and machinery Wi i aggregate
about 1926, OO0 of which the local companies
have over 100000: Northern companies $50,
000, London companies S27, 800, aud Chariot
esyle, LyDchburg and Petersburg about $780,
600, and Columbus, Georgia, $4,000. The to-
tai loss to the proprietors, considering the ab-
solute destruction Of property aud damage to
their business, does not tall far short OF $780,
900.
The Senate has confirmed the report of the
Committee on General Laws adverse to the bill
to establish an Insurance Bureau.
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ST. LOUIS LIFE INSURANCE Gothic pre-
sent Company, the St. Louis Life Insurance,
is now the largest Stock Life Insurance Com,
paDy 10 the world. Its stock, one million dol.
lars, is all paid up, aud is SO much additional
security to policy holders. Its assets are as
shown, nearly eight milon of dollars. Since
its reconstruction its progress has been unex-
ampled. 10 two months and aba!fi it has Issued
nearly one thousand policies. 10 the same
time it has increased its surplus to over
500, 900. Its expenses are greatly reduced,
its capital greatly increased, and its agency
force rendered much more effective. Its off,
ing, wealth aud business reputation. 1t now
has the entire confidence of the public.
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CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrivals-Boats Mai E L Moore W Hun.
ter, DR. Nj NJ Lewis and Kate, to American Coal
Co; w M Price, w Young and NJ Z Merry
man. to Blaen Avon Coal Co; w Woolls to
Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co; Minnie &
Cora, to Z Francis.
observation-disclosures 81 Freeland, Alex Adams,
Toney Rcdier, Andrew Main. J l. Feildt, w b
Billmyer, T j Krepts, w Hunter, E l. Moore,
G P Marning. T J Baker. Minnie & Cora, w NJ
Price and J w Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23

The Wall street markets were unsettled yes
terday. Early 10 the day it was rumored that
the President would veto the currency bill, and
the effect was to depress gold and advance
stocks, and when the announcement was made
that the veto message had been sent in, the
effect was marked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23

Leonard Scott & Co. have republished the
April number of Black woods Magazine. Con-
tents: Alice Lorraine: Disorder in Dreamand;
New Books; Story of Valentine and his brother;
International VaOites; The Political Situation;
Asbantee. This is very interesting number
of Black wood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-04-23

The message of President Grant vetoing the
Senate Currency bill will be found published
in full this evening. The members of Congress
seem to have been surprised and contounded
by the action of the President, and there is 8
great diversity of feeling.