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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
The South laid down it's arms an

The South laid down it's arms and
acknowledged the defeat of the OpIn-
ions for which it was contending, but
it has never abandoned it's hero-wor-
ship or ceased to venerate the men
who led its armies and it's councils
Tribune.
The above remark is elected by the
fact that the ladies of Texas are en-
deavoring to raise fund for the pur-
chase of a home for Hon. Jefferson
Davis, and in such "hero-worship" we
hope the South will never be wanting.
Mr.. Davis, with other Confederate
leaders, fought and was impoverished
for q cause which he believed to be
just, and his people sustained him.
They have accepted honestly the re-
suits of failure, but it would be eternal
degradation if they now repudiated
the chiefs with whom they acted, and
that they do not conceal their regard
is the strongest proof of the sincerity
of their professions. It Was a mistake
in the United States Government
to single out Mr.. Davis for especial In
dignity, and the noble addresses he re-
Gently delivered in Texas, show how
little he deserved it. In making this
slight provision for his comfort, the
ladies will do a praisewOrthy act, and
to all cavilers there is but the one an
swer, that the Southern people will no
more consent to stultify their past his
tory than to disregard their existing
obligations. "If this be treason, make
the most of it."-B0lt. Gazette.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
WHITEyILLE. June ODD. 1875.

Mcssrs. Englehard & Salnders:-I
write to second your suggestion for
reunion OF the survivors of the battle
of Fort Fisher, at Wilmington during
the week of the next Fair of the Cape
Fear Agricultural Association. The
battle was fought near the close of the
war, and [ believe that in the confu-
sion incident to the times, a full re-
port of it was never made.
It was certainly one OF the hottest
contested battles of the war, and it is
due from the survivors of that heroic
struggle to those who fell martyrs to
the cause we were engaged in, to per-
petuate their brave deeds, and [ know
ofno better way than that suggested by
you for a reunion Of the survivors,
that they may exchange opinions, as
sist each other in gathering material
for the history, and select some
leae of their number to put the whole
in proper shape for publication.
It would greatly assist the future his
torian and add new lustre to the lau-
rels won, and already published, by
North Carolina troops in our struggle
for independence. spent nearly ali of
the three years of my soldier life at
Fort Fisher; was in the first bombar l.
meut, but was at home on sick fur
Tough when the memorable second
took place, and reached Wilmington
on Monday morning after the fall of
Fisher on Sunday night. Although
not there in person, my heart was
with those brave men who SO nobly
battled for our righta. AS was step
ping off the cars in Wilmington heard
some person say that the Yankees have
Ifaken Fort Fisher, and J. could not
help pbutsecretly wishing thatI had been
there to share the fate of my comrades.
My intercourse with both General
Whiting and Colonel Lamb was always
of the most pleasant nature, and
no braver men or more accomplished
gentlemen ever wore the grey.
hope that Col. Lamb will be pre-
sent at the appointed time, and how
glad would be the hearts of all if Gen.
Whiting too could be present, but he
fills soldiers grave. I would be glad
to meet with my old friends of Fisher,
revisit with them the scenes of ou1
soldier life. hear them talk of that
eventful occasion and h 9ar from them
something of what has transpired with
them since the close of the war. What
say you comrades?
] COLUMBUS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION 1876

The Democratic Central Committee
of Missouri have adopted resolution
inviting, in behalf of the Democracy
of Missouri, the National Democratic
Convention of 1876 to assemble in St.
Louis, and pledged themselves to make
ample preparations for the reception
and accommodation of all who come
to1t. The place proposed for holding
the Convention will be the hall of the
new Chamber of Commerce building,
which will be 235 feet long by 100
feet wide and 70 feet high, with gale
ries all around the hall, and a capacity
for seating II, 900 people.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

informed, if the East shall demand at
the hands of the West change in the
system of county governments, the
demand will be granted.
Let us, then, speak out. and in plain
terms. If the Democrats Of the West,
would save the Democrats of the
East, if they would lift from US the
load of oppression that we have been
gradually sinking under these long
weary years, if they would relieve
us flom the extravaganza and corrup-
ton that is daily wasting the substance
of our people, they must unite with US
In restoring the old time-honoredp prac-
tice that came down to us from our
fathers, approved by their experience
and freighted with their blessings.
But We. of the East, must speak out,
and we must do so plainly.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

The Maine Democrats met in con-
vention ON Tuesday and unanimously
nominated General Charles w. Rob-
erts, of Bangor, for Governor. The
resolutions declare emphatlcally in
favor of free trade, hard money and
home rule, of equal rights, the pay
ment of the national debt, economy in
the national, State and municipal ad-
ministrations, the abolition of unnec-
essary offices, one term for President
at a salary of $25. ZOO. The platform
has the merit of being plainspoken
and easily understood, and the candi-
date is a man Of character and reputa-
ton, who will make a good run against
General Connor. Whether he can de-
feat him remains to be seen. 1t is not
likely--though the Republicans did
not strengthen themselves much by
ignoring" the third term-but it
would be bad for Blaine if he should.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
WILMINGTON, N. c., FRIDAY. JULY 2. 1875.

was constitutional in 1868 to require
six months residence prior to election
day, and unconstitutional to require
only three months in 1875!
Verify, one would think it was the
mule and no. His Honor that was
sleeping from the queer change that
has come over the spirit of his dream
if he entertains any doubt on the point.
But we shall see what we shall see.
The Court may declare the bill uncon
stitutI onal, but thank Heaven there
will soon be power in North Carolina
greater than that OF the Court, we
mean that OF the people in Convention
assembled. and then our wrongs will
be righted. Let us be patient, Sep
tember will soon come.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

1HE New York Hortd reports the
.rseS by fire in the United States dur
ing the month of May, just past, as
follows: In New York and Brooklyn,
9olo'ooO; IL the United States, exclu-
sise OF these cities, $S,127, ,2CO; aggre-
gaze 50, 145, 800. Losses in the United
% aIeS during the first five months of
siiIS year reported, $3S, ,OO4, 800. These
.Sc's' III connection with the fact that
t4 51e c&r gross earnings OF the nation are
SI''oo' ooO,O 900, nine-tenths of which
are consumed for current living, leav-
ing only S7OO,OOO,OOO net accnmula-
conL, t,on' aho some statisticians place the
i;onSnm1ption ;Dn sum- at higher figure. leav-
ing only . per cent, or $3.50, 600. 900.
nes earnings, furnish food for serious
Il, ftnectlon. That nearly 30 per cent.
u the net earnings OF a people should
oe annlhllated by fire, is by no means
al evidence of prudence. And large
+ hGloh OF this destruction is prevent.
pe Dy proper caution.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

sampson Nominating GOnvent1on.
The Central Executive Committee
of the Democratic party of Sampson
county, met in Clinton on Saturday,
the 18th of May, 1876.
The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed to call the different township
N eetings for the purpose of electing
delegates to meet in general conven-
ton at Clinton, to nominate candidates
to represent the county of Sampson in
the Constitutional Convention to meet
in Raleigh on the 9th of September,
A. d., 1875:
These Township Conventions are to
be called on or before the last Satur-
day in June next.
Franklin Township Committe DIR.
j. B. Seavy, N. II. Fehnell, DIR.
Chales S. Kerr.
Lisbon Township Committee-A. J.
johnson, Haywood Boykin. Allen
Blackburn.
Taylor's Bridge Township-Henry
Mathis. p. q. Murphy, o. P. James.
Turkey Township Committee-L.
r. Carroll, w. S. Mathis, DIR. VIM.
1. Thompson.
Piney Grove Township Committee
Amos Royal, Jno. w. Giddens, w. A.
Address.
Halls Township Committee-A. B.
Parker, G. w. Hobbs, o. F. Herring.
Westbrooks Township Committee
VIM. Daughtery, G. r. Williams, w.
FL. Bryant.
Mingo Township Committee Jesse
Wilson, N. b. Barefoot, r. A. Drawhorn.
Dismal Township Committee-J. O.
Williams, Jas. A. Aughtery, Robert
Williams.
Little Coharie Township Commit
tee-Thomas Bullard, DR.. P. 81. Hal
liday, Murdoch White.
Hunnycutt's Township Committee-
Jas. H. burlington, Bluew Crumpler.
Wiley Butler.
McDaniels Township Committee
Miles P. Owens, H. s. Spill, Jno. @.
Wright.
Clinton Township Committee
Owen Holmes, Everett Peterson, III.
E. Royal.
Five delegates from each township.
| Delegates elected are requested to
meet in Clinton on Saturday, the 3rd
of July,at 10 o'clock A. M. "A. D. 1875.
O. T. MURPHY, Chairman.
|
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
FORT FlSRfl2 IL.
Proposed Reunion of the Survivors,

We have received the following re-
sponses favoring our proposition for a
reunion of the survivors of the Battle
of Fort Fisher.
OFFICE OF THE LANDMARK,
STATEsvILLE, N. c., June 81, 1875
GENTLEMEN-I was glad to see your
suggestions in Saturdays JOURNAL
proposing a reunion of the survivors
of the battle of Fort Fisher.
trust that they will meet with a
cordial endorsement
1t was the greatest artillery battle of
the war. if not of history.
The truth about it has yet to be
printed. No statement that l have
seen even approaches accuracy.
During the engagement l was acting
as volunteer aide to Gen. Whiting,
and have an imperfect diary of the
battle up to o'clock Sunday evening
when [ was disabled by wounds.
While two soldiers were engaged in
bearing me to cate-mate, General
Whiting was shot. I saw him fall,
and soon afterwards supported by his
gallant Adjutant, Major Hill. I never
saw him afterwards.
A letter witten by me Immediately
after thit incident was captured and
published in the New York Herald.
The Herald containing the letter was
sent to me at Fort Delaware and was
afterwards taken from me under the
brutal prison discipline that prevailed
at Delaware.
The heroic daring of two of your
Eastern boys is worthy of imperisha-
bic record. One was young Murphy
from Sampson, and the other young
Turrentine from Orange.
L saw Murphy fall in the perform
ance of a daring but sOldierly act.
Young Turrentine saw accomplish
fete without parallel in our war.
Since the publication of I" Our Liv-
ing and Our Dead begun, it has been
my purpose to give these two incidents
of that great battle place i'll that val
liable journal.
The Reunion you suggest will af
ford me timely opportunity for the
performance of this duty. I shall re
print your article in my paper with q
| hearty endorse .nent.
Please accept my best wishes.
Fraternally yours,
JNO b. HUSSEY
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

A gentleman of this city received a
letter from Richmond, this morning,
informing him that one of his lady
friends in that city, who had bought a
pair of shoes during the war but could
not wear them on account of uncom-
Portable Jumps in the soles thereof, had
yesterday cut the soles open and found
that the Jumps were caused by pebbles
which, upon examination, were found
to be diamonds, SO valuable that Jew
eler had offered her seventy five dollars
a piece for them.-Ale4a,adria Gazette.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02


The long looked for day is past, and
the gigantic scheme of the Texas Gift
Concert Association has had
GRAND AND SATISFACTORY FINALE.
Early on the morning of May 31st,
the streets of our city were thrOnged
men, women and children, vending
their way to Forest Park, which has
so recently been improved and bene-
fitted by the above Association, to
witness the opening and impressive
ceremonies incident to the distribu-
ton of their grand list of gifts. At 9
o'clock precisely, the commissioners
and judges were sworn il by the
United States Commissioner, Charles
E. Maurice, and Hon. J. w. Jennings
made the opening address. The beau
tiful and substantial improvements
were then turned over to the city.
AS the speaker retired amidst i'm
mense applause, the committee which
had been chosen by the ticket holders,
composed of the most distinguished
and prominent men in Texas, took
charge of the distribution. The tick
cts and prizes had been previously e1S
amined md placed in the wheel by the
committee, and everything was de-
clared satisfactory. If ever any mis-
giving had been entertained by any
one then present concerning the good
faith and fairness of the management,
it was entirely and permanently dis
PEELED and perfect trust and confidence
was depicted in the conntenance of
all. Nothing could have been done
more fairly and honestly than the dis
tribution was conducted.
AS the distribution proceeded, the
widest enthusiasm prevailed-cheers
were given as the larger prizes were
drawn.
The management may we'll feel
proud of the satisfactory manner in
which they have conducted this grand
scheme. Their position to the public
has been peculiar and by no means
enviable. They have labored earnest
ly and honestly for its success, and
faithfully have they discharged every
obliga ion to the public.
We understand the second grand
concert is already on the way. the OBJ
iect of which will be to eract Grand
Masonic and L. o. o. F. temple
Now their success is certain, and
tickets must sell rapidly. A list of
the tickets drawing prizes will be
sent to every ticket holder as soon as
published.
No. 325, ,4s2 draws the second prize.
No. 167, ,595 s. third s.
The success and good faith mani
tested by the Association in this their
first distribution sugers for their fu-
ture efforts.-Denison Daily Crescent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

he vile of Senator Sharon of Ne
Ia raa recently died in Washington and
Has " buried III coffin of solid silv1r
nier burial dress was of white satin
~, Win SILK honnces of point lace and
Sr Sas on exhibition prior to her funeral
uaroh a..a- mas since rented Senator Stew.
arts residence at $l8, 900. wv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02


A dispatch in our columns . few
days since from Halifax stated that
Judge Watts left a jury in session
upon murder case, in order to attend
a political meeting at Nashville, the
inry thereby being kept waiting nearly
three days. The Roanoke News has
this to say of it:
1.-The case was given to the jury on
Friday and aR agreement, as to the
verdict, arrived at that night, but
Judge Watts must needs leave his
business to deliver a political speech
in Nash on Saturday, so the jury had
to remain in Halifax two days and
nights longer than there was neces-
sity for"
No, no! The Candy Constitution is
good enough for the RadicalsE
Raleigh NeaUS.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

A young lady of New Orleans took
prusslc acid because General Phil.
sheridan married another girl. She
wanted to be bandit. but the other
girl forbid the bans,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS

Grand Finale of the s'Texas Bon
naZa''-The Wheel of EOrtue Roll
ing Ten Hours and Ten Minutes
No. 330,327 Wins the Capital
GlfI-The Great Drawing Gives
Entire SatisfactiOn-The Texas
Gift Concert AssOciatiOn More
Popular Than Ever-M Onste Con
cert-Over 10000 People Present,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

We have received the following re-
sponses favoring our proposition for
reunion of the survivors of the Battle
of Fort Fisher.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

The long looked for day is past, and
the gigantic scheme of the Texas Gift
Concert Association has had
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02
Judge Watts Gone Fully INTO
Politics..

JOHN ASHFORD, Secretary.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

Advertisements inserted at The rato of ST 90
per square, of 10y nine lines OR LESS, for the
Arst insertion, and so cents for each subse-
quent insertion.
Contracts made for THREE, SIX or TWELVE
months, on favorable terms.
Advertisements not having the number of
Insertions m0rked on them, viii be published
until forbid and charged accordingly.
These terms are so simple any child may
understand them. Nine lines is q square,
one inch. In every instance VIC charge by
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be made to occupy four or five squares, as the
advertiser may wish, and is charged by the
sSace.
p6S~ Advertisers will please state the num-
Der of squares they wish their advertisements
make.
R6S" Business men who advertise to be
Benefited, will bear in mind that the
SENTINEL has q large and increasing cir
oulation, and is taken by the very class of
persons whose trade they desire.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PIcKENs County.
in PROBATE COURT.

Ellen Garrett Petitioner, against Emma
Newton ct al, Respondent.
Petition in partition.
BY order of l. II. Phlpot, Judge of Pro
bate | Will sell on sale day in October next,
at Pckcns Court House, the real estate of
Ellcndcr Griffin, deceased, to.wt:
Two lots of land, lying and being in the
town of Pickens, State of South Carolina
and county of Pickcns viz:
Lot No. / known in the general plat of
the town, as lot No Al, containing one half
acre, more or less, adjoining lot No 80 on
the north fronting CGryin street on the west
Cedar Rock street on The south, and lot No
10 on the cast.
Lot No 2, known in the general plat of the
town as lot No. 49, fronting Cedar Rock
street on the south, ard adjoining lots No.
AZ, 90 aud 30, containing onc-half acre, more
or less; sold for partition.
Tcrms-On credit Of twelve months, with
interest from date, except so much as may be
necessary to pay costs of these proceedings
Purchaser to give bond, with two good surc~
ties, and mortgage Of the premises to sc>
cure the purchase money.
Also to pay extra for titles and mortagc
j. RILEY FERGUSON,
Sheriff Pickens County.
Shcrii's Office,
Piokcns Court House, Sept. I, 1875. . At
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30

journed. And in doing so, desire
to express the hope that no serious
Inconvenience or ipjustice may be
visited upon any person having busi
ness in the court.
As | do not feel authorized 20 hold
tho court under existing circum>
stances, trust you will inform your
readers that there will be no court in
November next, and obligc
Yours, very truly,
7. IL. CooKE.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1875-09-30
Advertising Agents.

The following arc the only duth0r
ased agents to receive advertisements
tor this paper:
Geo. p. Rowoll & Co., Al Park Row
New York.
WalIker, Evans g. Cogswell, repre-
sented by Roswell II. Logan, Charles
ton, S. 9.
We will accept cash,in.advanco or
ders from other agencies, at rcasona,
BILE rates.
We can give no advertisement pref
erenco in position.
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communicated

Music. Come one and all that de.
sire the reconstruction of the Pickens
County Musical Convention. I will
say to the people of Pickcns, that |
am extremely anxious for the revival
of local music i'll our county. | ask
the question, why is it that it has
gone down Z l earnestly ask all that
loves music to rally their forces and
let MS renew our county convention.
| have Just returned from the Andcr.
son County Conventional was Il
srccoss. They hovo kept it up ever
since tho State Convention was
Changed, and we organized into a
County Convention. | make an ape
peal first to the ladies' will you not
assist MS in getting up our ooaven-
ton? Teachers Of music, supcrin~
tcndcnts of Sabbath schools, will YOU
not assist in this noble cause ? 1t is in
struc'rVe 10 ire people Ut our county ,
and above all it is an honorable insti
tuition. We want to meet, ii it will
meet the appreciation Of the people,
Friday before the fourth Sabbath in
Octo bcr, 1873.
The plan we have fallen upon for
gotting up a delegation for the recon
struction, is that every Sabbath
School, every day school, all singing
schools and societies in the county,
arc invited TO send up three dele
gates.
In conclusion, l will ask tho cit,
liens of Pickens to let lis hear from
them at once, whether or not they
are wllIingt to organize ?
Yours inquiringly,
G. w BURRoUGMs,
Professor OF NJ usic.
Central, S. o., Sept 28, 1875.
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A New PApER.-Mcss. j. G. e
f. Bailey propose, at an early day,
establish newspapers in the city of
Greenville, devoted to tie cause Of
temperance, and as a family Journal,
called the Temperance Observer"
1t will be in size 24x3G inches, and
Che subscription price $500 per an
mum. We wish our friends success
IN this new enterprise.
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GREENvILLE News. - We are glad
to welcome the Grcenville Daily
News in an enlarged and improved
form. This journal has already
done yeoman service in the cause
OF honesty and good government, and
has become necessity to, as well as
the faVorite, OF the np-country. We
trust it may be libcrally supported
by the good citizens of Pickcns coun,
ty.
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STATE OF SOUIII CAROLINA.
Jacob Lewis Plaintiff, against David James
and Othtrs, DeiendMntS.

Jacob Lewis Plaintiff, against David James
and others Defendants
Complaint in PARTITION.
BY order of l. II. rhilpot, Judge of Pro
bate, viii sell nj rickcus Court House, Oh
sale day in October next the real estate of
W. O. Durham, deceased, to Wit:
One tract of land lying and being iii the
State of South Carolina and county of
Pickcns, on waters of Mile Creek, adjoining
lands of Frank Durham, Berry Durham and
others, containing sixty four acres more or
less; sold for payment of debts and parti-
tition.
Tcrms--On credit oftwclve months, with
interest from date, except so much as may
be necessary to pay costs OF these proceeds
ings Purchaser 10 give bond and mortgage
OF premises 10 secure purchase money. Also,
pay cAua for titles and mortgage.
}. RILEY FERGUSON,
sheriff pickcns County.
pioEcns Court House, Sept :, 1873 4,