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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
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WILMINGTON, N. G:
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 90, 1874.
TaErfF-Ninth Annual 5zeeEinC OF
the orkh0Idrrs OF the Whining

TaIrfv-Ninth Annual Fseesinc o
the stock hoId-r. OF the ssi:gEGins
80 * weldon Railroad
The Stockholders of the Wilmington
K Weldon Railroad uet at The Presi
d ant's Office yesterday a. j o'clooi
A. N.
On motion. Mr. Geo. Y. French wa,
called to the Chair and Mr.. j. w
Thompson was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. B. T. Newcomer, with the Sec
rotary, was appointed Committee TO
verify proxies.
The Committee reported that there
were 3. G27 shares represented IN per
son and 6,4GO by proxy.
Mr.. Bridgers stated that the reports
Of the President and the Superintend-
ent. Treasurer and Auditor would be
found among the published proceed
ings of the meeting of tha Stockhoid-
ers OF the Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad.
The Stockholders then proceeded to
elect President and Vice-Presldent,
when Hon. r. r. Bridgers was nnanl-
mously elected President and MIR. B.
f. Newcomer Vice-President.
The following gentlemen were elect
ed d rectors. viz: VIM. A. Wright,
George Hairiss, G. II. Brogden, y.
II. Willard, George Howard, W. L.
Walters. =. F. Newcomer, s. M. Shoe
maker, \. J. DeRosset and j. ID. Cam
erOn.
Judge Howard read the following
petition:
CLINTON, n. c., Nov. -, 1474
To the President and Directors of
the Wilmington d Weldon Rail-
roGd:
GENTLEMEN: We. the undersigned,
citizens of the town of Clinton,
North Carolina, Sampson County,
feeling the great Importance Of
railroad from this point to
Warsaw, and believing that such a
road would be a valuable feeder to
your railroad, provided you allow us
through frieights SO that we can COM
mand all the business of the county,
which is now largely shared by Fay
etteville, respectfully ask you to take
the matter into consideration and 1T
rs know on what terms YOU will join |
us in the building of such a road
We believe that road of the same |
ruaen as vouIa, can be brilt at very
small cost by using the old plank luad |
II VII I'll 'It-iC Si'''tIES anu Sh-is oHAO |
short bridge would be necessary.
Should you think favorably of the |
project we would be very glad to con-
fer with you and join you in making
the necessary preliminary inspection.
Hoping you will give the matter
your early attention, we are,
Very respectfully,
The petition was signed by fly or
sixty citizens of Clinton.)
The following resolution was tlen
adopted:
Reso1ued, That the petition from
Clinton be referred to E. r. Bridgers,
". T. Walters and B. T. Newcomer,
as q committee to confer with the Pc
titioners and report whether it is ex-
pedient to take any action with refer
cHae to the proposed railway.
The next annual meeting Of the
stockholders was ordered TO be held
in Wilmington. on the Wednesday
after the third Monday il November,
1879.
After o vote of thanks TO the cGscaf-,
the meeting G7jonrned.
At a meeting Of the Board Of Direct
ors, Mr.. J. ". Thompson was unani~
mously reelected Secretary and
Treasurer Of the Company
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20

LA.;.-E3riy II he week there was
vas : good local demand fer this arsi-
Gle, Is well Is = large demand for ex-
port. Price -ul4d very steady up 10
2Lnnd.r, vhon there was a reaction
CT feeling and : decline of 10 cents was
reported; at tho decline the sales were
Tree (tha Tecaipt5 being large, but on
The following .Ires.Iay Tie market be-
came steady. - 81 s., and has ruled
without change m 70 the close Of the
market today.
The rcceIpts for tie wooh were /, 324
bb!s. against S24 bills. for last week.
The exports for tho week were go
bfis against 200 b5!s, for last week.
The stock l. yard AMI 2.ioat IS 3,532
bbls. against ,, 435 bhls. for last week.
The sa,cs tor tAo wea;, were IS fol
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
Ecat;s OF Tlr. HssirEsay.

We regret to learn of the death of
Mr.. Patrick Murphy, one of the old
est and most highly esteemed citizens
of this place, which occurred about
noon of last Sunday. Mr.. Murphy
had been sick fer several weeks and it
is said that he died CT q disease of the
heart. He was T3 years old at the
time of his death and much OF his long
and useful HE had been passed in
Wilmington, although he was, we
think, native OF Sampson county
His death viii be sincerely mourned
by many friends as we'll rs by his nu
merous relatives.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
0sE:E3iXa CSuEts

The Fall Term of Duplin Court, His
Honor, Judge Mickey, presiding, con.
vened at kenans7ille on Monday last,
and will probably adjourn by Satur-
day. A rapo case, that OF man
charged with an outrage upon a girl,
both colored, and tic case Of the
young man by tho name Of Bishop,
who stole Il horse from lady at Scott
Hill, in this county, some time since,
and whose trial was removed to Daplin,
were the only items Of general interest
that We could CLEAN. IN the former
instance a verdict Of not guilty was
rendered, but Bishop was found
guilty and was sentenced to the Feni-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
= Legal OUTRAGE

ham, who had been '9 arrested 81 npon tc
4 m4i,i OF a negro named Isaac
MnAlns' charging nm WITH q Tloia-
Ton OF me enforcement set, appeared
before l. 5. ConmissioI Cassidey
Yesterday, having been previously
.ound over. The negro had made
me following affidavit, upon which
CoI. Steele Lad been arrested:
AT an election held in the town Of
Rockingham. and The Couu-y- u. +. ,..l-
Ly4l II IT," SAFE q. HalL.. ,s5sg-
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>.r-- C.rsil.. il "a D.a-
ar ahn"t the end e.. aay q
1874. an by farc,. threats. in
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f. l.7.l-At lot l-i. Steele.
49, ''t...ftI .npon The te.tim ny 81
r --1 -t.,'2 "l.hl4s thai Le YES EN-
1 W. ~ temporarily by the Pee Dee
g.. 90 &c, q. IFtAg Company, Of which
49, r,. :'te,.!e Is President, and was not
So, $3.50 ~ q richmond county. Col.
MI a. 4. 1C,4'-+enged lis vote aud tic
r. i .a-r--l,, two Whites and two
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
sset lsy Smiles

Is SOZODONT, and If you use 1t d Sly, HE
whise CLEAN of tie pearls between the parted
rubies will prove its excellence as Dsnfrlfice,
and the sweetness Of the breath Will attest its
purifying properties. dSW-1W
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20

ROSIN-Ihe-o has I,uu i sair ou-
siness doing in rosin doIiuG the past
week and the lnahet has been n shade
frmcr on the lower grades, while til"
higher grades have been scarce and
wanted, and commanded higher rates
than previously paid. Ia the general
outlook OF the trade 10 new textures
have been developed. The speculative
feeling noticed in chr last has contin-
rlel on the increase, and large sale for
future delivery have TRANSFERRED. Strain
Ell opened quiet and weak ut 81 80,
but as stated above, grew firmcr dsai-
~, and al the close. today, Is written
firm at 81 %, showing an advance If .
cents.
The medium, and particularly the
finer grades, are very scarce, while
there exists a god demand, ard sell
lers have no difficulty III dispensing OF
their offerings, even at the highest
market rates.
Foreign freights are quiet and dull,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
General Market Reports.
TBY TEnEeRAP H.
Financial.

New YORK, Nov. 1S-Noon-Money
81 per cent. Gold 110g. Sterling
Exchange-long 4S6; short, 400. Gov
eminent Securities active and lower.
State Bonds active and strong. Stocks
active.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
OBITUARY

OBI CAssf.
-, -.
b'S'i' az N'if'h hl'ef, SIX ihi!c' rom DSdu-
ioFt, IA t-Iet county, at inc resiHthce or us
s)iI "llli9ii, on the morning or Wednesday
the 3th inst. 81 crronic Sa-trItisI Gr. FRAN
| Ci5 l. ri - q, q highly esteemed citizen, l.
the ."th Hta~ o. - age.
- sur ii, asset :rteEi had, am i,is tGmi :
row have. many .IEs'E l. IL p- part" 81 the
St3se "E whom re vas Huen re- rScied ana
"C.1'sI y :. o.'Lt 81 i''et - ~ - "'iC
roHce "i "a d"a'H' ;iir t'i-T "ti'i .T-1dt9 10
Ms iis ~ = =.
f't ? - norm IN Lon, u iojA- ii'!''
c2F;'f > b@Gl't"'I III So ~, 'e&i',."-l ~
49,, i.+ r ne e., 49, .. :.
81. Iar;,,,s - To- Nh So. Of r,,}i,ina. whj.I,
he %, scented visa ;.IItitv. such as his
h.I7 pr md .hi-zt liter rnzHf:4I knowledge,
that he literally G-,auI,d evsrN medical Ok
he cGl,l., laT lt4f.is on lis soon rlruvids0
aucces.,1! t.-e.: .-joIer IT medic ne In
this new fie.it 81 labor he fou.Il ample Seo;c
for the txcIcj,e ~ toat lnrcvo.tnce wi:h Which
he was 20 LACEY endowed. Heres he was
often known - give costly n.edicif e, - web
as his va.tJ:}e ser ices. to- the relief Of suffer
revealed +, rlauy Iisor al e. -. huL were we
doubt not r. 5.s'' "a ~ tn records OF III
Y Hi"l %; ~, = y -I'% ~ Ct ~;
u be conscious thai ,.c;gil vas knocking ~ hi-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
Schenck's AIa1ldrGlo I5l7s, Tor II q

Butter ard cheese are almost indisp nsahle
articles of food. Properly used, taey are nu-
either causes indigestion and dyspepsia. Par
sons I'urgctire pits, judoiously used, viii re
move both OF these troubles.
Have YOU ague in the face, aui Is It h9'ty
swollen? Have severe pain IN the ch2.t
back, or side? Have YOU cram!' o., pans III
the stomach or bowels? Have yoU bu:ou9 cHltc
or severe gripping pains? If 80, use .jo'1nS0a s
AnOIyse LinimeHt nie rnaliy. dN"i"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
FIUcDcirT

New York, Nov. 18-CP. M.-1Ioney
b to 4 per cent. Sterling Exchange
weak at 81 Sc. Gold III. Govern
ment Securities active and a little
lower for some. State Bonds dull and
steady.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
Commercial.

Cotton dull; sales OF l,478 bales;
uplands, IL cents; Orleans 10 cents.
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat
dull and declining. Corn qniet and
heavy. Pork firm at $50 rs. Lard
quiet-steam, Isl cents. Spirits Tur-
pentine firm at 354 cents. Rosin IN
changed. Freights firm. t
Cotton--sales of futures as follows:
January, Is 1882 to Is 1-16 cents;
February, Is 1882 cents; March, Is
cents; April, Is La cent?.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20
SczscncK-s E'U2GsCEic syrup, ErF gle
Cure oG Consuss:Z,sioGr,% c.u:g "a ; ss'ss.

The gree virtue 6 t'.is medicine Il that 1t
ripens The matter and throws ii ouo Oh az +. s
tenn, purities Tie blood. ard thus effects curo-
,SchGnck's SEQ Weed I0uic, tcJ the
cure of Dyspepsia, Indigestion, &c.
The Tonic proauces q he4it2y action Of tn
stomach, creating al appetite. 'r:lsIa2 cay.G,
sra curing the most obstinate cases OF isGises
ton.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-11-20

G S Tie d jaHgs We gy ne onF tfh eS cry
! of a wild cat, evidently a call of wei
come to us, his IDEA no doubt was
| that we were herd of some sort Of
cattle that had strayed in during tie
dry weather, and from appearances Of
rain the bays would soon be impassa-
. ~. a'e1 he wcnld get a mess of us.
j We Confess to I've curveyc9 tnis
| strange territory with some amaze-
ment. It seems to be a reservation
granted by the Great Proprietor Of all
| the earth to contain wild animals that
were likely to become extinct. For
here, in limited number, they are
likely to enjoy their savage indepen-
| dence forever. The tread of human
foot never disturbed them before, and
will not be apt to do SO often again.
| We commenced our way back eleven
miles directly east ofwhere we entered
and camped il caring of the jungle,
and were spoil, occasionally by our
swamp friend, We made our way
early next morning across the morass,
across the creek, across the beautiful
mitchella flats. and to our camp of the
first night. Here we poured out the
''Iast drap" we had with us, and drank
QUIZ compliments to the pres1dlng
| eenirs Of the Jungle and morass for
his hospitality ana kindness. Soon
we were at the cane fields, and saw
where some vagabond fugitive had
attempted to cultivate rice many
years ago. Perhaps it was Cain him
self, and hence the name of these
shrubs, and the land of mud. or quag,
or bog is what is intended. il SO,
these wild cattle are some of Abels
cattle that he stole.
On we went, terra .irnaa seeming
to rest us, after having been on terra
sofia up to the canes. About sunset
| we reached the hospitable roof of our
genial and companionable friend.
Thomas Williams and rested, and
slept such sleep as we had not done
for the last four days.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Os BIRTHS and the Official announce
men: @: the same, the Measure for Jfeas-
- very justly says:
We hear rumors. occasionally, Of Il
b:-tn in a family. arl then somebody
asks " ny We didn publish it If reo-
pc knew as well is We DO why,
.hsv wouldn't harrow up our feelings
w.,h any such dragon-toothed questions.
We once got into trouble that way, by u
- OF iI-ady.sed enterprise. getting the
start OF the other paper in the announce
E.ect Of newborn boy. 1t was seven
II years ago III Downieville, ana the
y,ung lady is still living. but never.
somehow. liked rs. And ever since that
re make = practice % using up all the
habies of all the otnar papers. rather
.lia.l take ally unauthorized liberties with
the local inta2tiles- Anybody who has
= 5aTv. and Is srra of 1t. and not asha:n
II Of it. and has. aseertained the sex of
=. en- have It noticed here by furnishing
reasonable particulars.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

Tom SCo-T and his railroads axe rot 50
baby off yet. As reports have stated.
Here follows the latest return from IL
seat Of intelligence:
View To.k. Jan I.--It having been
rerorted that tie Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad Company had defHul.ed GA its
guaranteed dividend Il the Missouri and
pasi!ic stock, an announcement was
made that tn dividend $ not due till
the 10th, and ~ tie terms Of the lease
the Atlantic and Pacific have ninety days
from that date in which to pay lefo-e
, forfeiture can be claimed
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-20

4 STREE N WHITE PIEE. - Sheriff
Patterson informs Us lhat a very lmroT-
rant strike has he-, INA le on Treasure
Hi III the vicinity q the once famous
Elie-lar'lt mine. The impression among
Wilt Piners seems to he that the devel-
cnEnent III question viii lead TO Il revival
Of mining interests in that sectiou.-Et-
-cisl .>e7'inei.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-28
A SCHOOL Bor s LITTLE GAME.
THE NAME OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHER FORGED.

WASHINGTON, April q, 1874.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: Tho following appeared in the Sunday
Gdzeae on last Sunday I did not observe It.
Yesterday morning received note from Miss
Morgan, asking me to call ct her school, a1d she
then attracted ny attention e ihs Pera7-sIsi
1--WE are In favor Of the public school system.
In our humble opinion II is the ohy PROPER way to
teach the rising generation. But It seems that
board Of trustees Whether they have taken so
much interest in the investigation Of the b. +.
W. as to neglect their duties we cannot say; but
the following notice, which was picked up on the
street, shows conclusyely that the teacher instead
Of the scholar should be dismissed:
"sPuBLIo SCHOOLS OF WASHINGTON,
"iScHooL No. 5, 7 DISTRICT.
ITO the Sub-Bodrd of Trustees:
az You are hereby notified that j have this day
found It necessary 10 suspend Antony. pcmp.
sai Re. pSc iII anu i NORGE ii Teacher
sswxsRiSoToS, Aprii, ls7i, sD.''
"The teacher has merely filled up printed
blank form. We have come % tho conclusion that
the boy was swearing at the teachers spelling"
i went Immediately to the Ga=eife ONCE, and
asked 10 see the copy, when It was proven conclu-
siTely by an Inspection Of the writing that the
blank had been stolen, and that one Of tie boys
in the school had purpoeely allied 1t up. pre-
sented Miss Morgan's letter 10 me. requesting me
to cad at her sshool-room to show that the notice
alleged to have been signed by her could not have
been so signed, and was then told 70 see Mr.
Stafford. After returning from the Capitol In the
evening waited an hour for him and be declined
to give me the original paper because .'it might
lnjure the boy" (DemP.) Mr.. Stafford says be
picked up the paper in the circus and supposed
was legitimate. know Miss Morgant writing
and presume the whole thing afQrgery. 7 think q
a TsrS ssIspP' TO inlure asr s,sa,s
very fsspe''iuf rustee First School district.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-28
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND JOIN,
ERS.
THE MEETING OF THE BRANCH LAST
NIGHT

THE MEETING OF THE BRANCH LAST
NIGHT.
The Washington branch of amalgamated house
carpenters and joiners held their semi-monthly
meeting last evening at Mechanics hall; James
Mackey in the chair and a. ]. Linton secretary.
The general secretary's report for the past
quarter was received, and shows the number o.
branches in England and Wales 30; ireland, IL
Scotland, 6; United States, Is; Canada, 4; new
branches since previous report was made, ]; mem.
beers on donation, III; members on sick benefits
ga The returns Of votes on the election of three
foIoWYiass WIS sSoIen Messrs I. johnson, T.
Bleasdale and N. Leah.
AT q previous meeting Of the Washington
branch the following proposition, made by ]. F,
Whitemore, was referred 70 the council for a de-
Of the opinion that the prospects for recovering
lost or stolen tools would be greatly increased n
each branch had the power to offer reward or
advertise without FIRST consulting the executive
council which CONSULTATION especially to Ainerl-
can branches) would generally cause disastrous
delay 2=rf II 49,,
0f this SUBJECT the following decision is made:
y
secure The conviction Of n thief who has stolen
tools belonging to any Of our members. The ex.
ec1tive committee are willing to delegate to the
American District committee the power Of offer.
ing this reward in America
A communication Was read fFum the bf1fich at
MANCHESTER, England, asking for the clearance
to be furnished.
ols was Also read from Milford spohn, stating
that the bricklayers were on n strike for eight
hours, and desired the sympathy Of the associa-
ti6h,
A. L. Schults rendered HIS resignation as q
member Of the central committee: which was &C
e9bted, and Nathaniel Lowe chosen to NIL the
vacancy,
MetHrs. Burgoyne, Whitemore, Reed, Drannon
and LIndeman were appointed committee TO e.
anime the constitution and pick out those clauses
Objectionable to the branch, that they may be
presented to the delegate, and By him laid before
The general council at their meeting.
The branch then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-28
ODD EELLoRs. HALL.
DESCRIPTION oP THE IMPROVEMENTS.
In ,.s,lna the Odd FeiioNd HAIL on Seventh

nEsrRIprToN up THE IMPROVEMENTS.
In passing the oda kenoHe halis On seSs.. !.
street, q rev evenings nnce We oosefteo -. u
vas lighted ups and stepping In We were agree
- =. sssf,- .,s.- ~ ~.
piS h,,,T9, remeiS. ard me adsttars md alter
ATOMS make Il Practically new hall, with ali the
Sd.r ~ ~; ~, IN ~
M ~ ~ n,pp ~ baIIs nss,ss rni nnhlie en-
tr 80 ysnt. r.., a.,r.- tn.r oo,
ma, and hei,c wtder has moTe Tsenae1tv n an
th.t y n IN sha ssartc Temnls n IA mara failv
rSoms an sscS s5e n ne rssr' nrovidsd WIN al
| Inc modsrn imnrovemrnts il All ofher annoint-
msnts II Is most completes, having nae supper.
or ballroom. under which x : Kitchen, supplied
with irnnroved ranges and eyerv other rioderi,
convenience required for the most sumPtuous cut
respectively, are located on the main floor, be,
T Tbss later are not yct.tsd up. The psinsers
arc stiii at work frescoing but the principal
rooms are completed, and the Highest order Of
taste and skilI has been displayed IN ornameuting
the grand hall, three lodge-Iooms and the receP-
| tion room. The latter Is magnificent blue room
on the third floor. The encampment-room Is fres-
coed In light gray, and Is delightful apart
meat Of ample dimensions while adjoining 1t Is q
plainer room, where the goat Is supposed to be
stabbed under she shade Of painted forest and
and down asteep flight Of stairs. Arrangements
are made for heating the gridlron for bastIng and
branding candidates. by steam, which Is carried
through the entire building, and heats It through
the medium Of pipes and patent radiators. q -
All the principal apartments are lighted from
the ceiling, by the use OF Professor Samuel Gard
iners patent yentilatng refectors, OF which there
are fourteen In the building. This important In
vention was only patented last week, and prom
ises to work revolution in the lighting OF halls,
theatres chu1chee and All public butldings- It Is
OF Washington origin, being one OF the many val
liable inventions patented ~ froiessor Gardiner,
long so we'll known as the electrician at the Eapi
toll BY tbs apparatus me neat rom the gas burn
ers Is conveyed upward from the centre through
ceiling fue to the chimney, and column OF
cold air surrounds the reflector, which Is In conl-
cal form, the heated air rom the centre creating
partial vacuum, and drawing OF through stars
at the outside rim the Initiated atmosphere rs It
rises to the ceiling, thus afording perfect
ventilation, when mas been 90 much sought for
and needed, and also furnishing complete protec-
ton against nre. Three OF these yenulating re-
nectors, OF large SIZE, are IN the main hall, the
centre enc being grand pr1smatic reflector q
great ofiliancy ano Deauty. Two lower rows OF