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Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

IHE FoRcE Bit that passed the
House oa Saturday was carried. by the
outgoing Radical members. The test
vote was on the main question, which
was l57 yeas to 105 nays.
Of the 157 votes in favor of order
ing the main question. 103 were cast
by the men wi ose terms had expired,
aud all of wholn--with the exception
of II from the South, who may seek a
re election this year-have- been re-
jected by their constituents. 1t was,
SAYS the Baltimore Gazette. their leg
acy of revenge. Ali the Massachusetts
delegation voted for the bill except
Peirce aid Dawes. The latter, true
to his pledge, voted against it. Gar
field, as usua! professed TO oppose it,
aud then, with a number Of other
Radicals. lodged the vote. The num-
ber of dodgers aud absentees was 30
not enough indeed to change the re-
suit: but it was cowardly act never
theless, and will be remembered
against them hereafter. This fact we
now put on record: Only "a Repub-
lcaus re elected to the next Congress
voted for the bill; 103 votes were cast
by men who had no longer aDy con
stituencies behind them.
The Civil Rights bill also passed
the Senate on Saturday as it came
from the House. So we go. facifh
decens,ss We leave these desperate
conspirators against the peace Of th'
| country to complete the quotation.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
important to County Officers.

Mr.. Punk, of Davidson, a few days
nee introduced very important
bill TO the House of Representatives,
which passed it's several readings in
that body Friday without dissent
ing voice. It will doubtless pass the
Senate with like unanimity. It
provides for the safe keeping aud
rigid accounting for the funds of the
several counties in the State. Sheriffs,
Treasurers, Jerks of the Superior
Courts, Registers of Deeds and all
county officers into whose hands any
moneys may come by virtue or undcr
color Of this office, are required to
make an annual report, under oath or
verified. signed and addressed to the
Chairman OF the Board of County Com
missioners, giving an itemized and
detailed statement OF all moneys that
have come into their hands, from
whom received, the date received and
the amounts IN detail. Also how dis
bUrsed, the time, amount and to whom
paid and IN what account, &c The
reports are to be made on the first
Monday in September in each and
every year. If they fail to do SO the
County Commissioners are required
30 begin suit on their bonds at once.
When the reports are passed upon
the Chairman endorses on it zap
proved. the date of approval and
signs it. The Register is then to reg
1ster It in a book entitled Record of
Official Reports" furnished to him by
the Secretary of State. index it in the
book, mark on the back of it the date
when registered, the page of the book
on which it IS registered and sign his
name and file it in his office Ii any
reports be made which the Commits
Sioners dsapprove, they shall COM
pei proper report to be made in the
same manner as if no report had been
made.
It will be observed that by the pro-
visions of this important bill every
safeguard is thrown around the tinan-
ces of the several counties. ANY tax
payer Or other person who desires to
know the conditions of the finances
of the county or wishes to see whether
any officer has properly discharged
his dutieS. can examine the Record
Of Official Reports" aud by aid of the
index soon find the report recorded,
or he can ind the original on file.
Rat. NeWs.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
TBE BEAST AND HIS BAD LUCK.
The Beast has had bad luck re-

The Beast has had bad luck re-
Gently.
MCLEAN, of Texas, went for him
telling him he was a murderer
JOHN YOU'VE BROWN, of Kentucky,
told him he was pusillarimous in war,
lnhuman in peace, forbidding in morals,
and infamous in politics.
BLAINE, of Maine, no longer aro
than Saturday night, told him he was
damned scoundrel."
And now comes POLAND, Of Vermont.
an elegant old gentleman of the old
school, who wears blue swallow ta,l
coat, with brass buttons, and in Ian
guage strong but less elegant than
his Dire tells the Beast that he is a
damned liar"
Here is what POLAND said:
The Washington correspondent of
the Tribune gives a uerbatina report of
a colloquy between General Butler and
Judge POLAND during the Wednesday
IL" OOoSAoh Va cAC I1ouSS O1 IGcpT0-
sentatives. Butler had impudently
said to POLAND that he did not believe
that the latter had any desire or
intention to bring up his Arkansas
resolution. The conversation then
proceeded in this fashion:
Judge Poland-You have no right
to say that. What evidence have
you
General Butler-None, perhaps; but
I believe it.
Judge Poland-I don't believe that
you believe what you say you be
Eeve.
General Butler-I do believe it.
Judge Poland-I believe that Won
are damned liar.
General Butterfly courage. sir,
has never been impeached. 1 am
quite able to resent an insult like that.
You had better be careful.
Judge Poland-I don't think that I
have much courage, but I have quite
enough for the occasion. Not much
is needed.
Pusillanimous. inhuman, infamous,
damned scoundrel, damned
liar, and--S7oOOns
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

United States with powers OF arrest
ing and imprisoning Or balllng
offenders against the laws OF
the United States are hereby spe-
cially authorized and required to in
stitute proceedings against every per-
son who shall violate the provisions OF
this act, and cause him to be arrested
and imprisoned or bailed, as the case
NAV be. for trial before such Court OF
the United States or Territorial Court
as by law has cognizance OF the Of
ense, except in respect of the right OF
action accruieg to the person aggr1ey-
ed, aud such District Attorneys shall
cause such proceedings to be prosecu-
ted to their termination, as In other
cases: provided that nothing contained
in the section shall be construed to
deny or defeat any right of civil action
accruing to any person, whether by
this act or otherwise; and any District
Attorney who shall willfnlly fail to IN
stitute and prosecute the proceedings
herein required, shall for every such
offence, forfeit and pay the sum OF
$500 to the person aggrleved thereby,
to be recovered by an action OF debt,
with full costs, and shall, on convlc-
ton thereof, be deemed guilty OF a
misdemeanor, and be fined not less
than $1,000, nor more thon $5, 600;
and provided further, that a judgment
for the penalty, in favor of the party
aggrieved, against any such District
Attorney. or a judgment upon an
indictment against any such District
Attorney, shall be bar to either
prosecution respectively.
Sec. 4. That no citizen possessing
all other qualifications which are, or
may be prescribed by law, shall be
disqualified for service as grand or
petit juror in any Court of the United
States, or of any State, on account OF
race, color or previous condition OF
servitude; and any officer or other per
son charged with any duty in the Sc
lection or summoning of jurors, who
shall exclude or fail to summon any
citizen for the cause aforesaid, shall,
on conviction thereof. be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor and be fined not
more than So, COO.
Sec ). That all cases arising under
the provisions of this act, in the Courts
of the United States, shall be review
able by the Supreme Court of the
United States without regard to the
sum in controversy, und er the same
provisions and regulatlo hs as are now
provided by law for the review of other
causes in said Court.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
E4a3lAR As PORTRAYED Esr \
POLITICAL FOE

In point of ability aud sterling quail
ltles of character, l.. Q. Q. Lamar, of
Mississippi, is probably the ablest
man of the extreme Democratic or
Southern wing. He Is of mark d
qualities of character, and leaves the
impression of being anything but an
ordinary man. He is peculiar both III
look and manner, and one looks at
him several times before really maxi
ing up his mind in any way. He Is
broad shouldered and of sturdy build
Il little below the medium height. and
gives evidence of power, tenacity and
frmpess of character. HIS face is
closely shaven, wearing no beard. and
his hair is OF fine brown silky color,
and falls perfectly straight to his
shoulders. He is reticent and uupre-
tentlous, seldom giving expression to
his opinions unless asked, and never
obtrusive or the slightest egotistical
in manner. He has evidently
been hurt or toned down by his
political experiences before or dur
ing the war, being at that time
one of the most rabid. fre-eating
and determined of the slave holding
South, and as a member of Congress
ut that time, savage and desperate in
an extreme degree. But the fute of
the institution" and the severe expe-
rlences and trials OF the South every
where, in consequence of their de-
termination to uphold and continue it,
has had its subduing or Christening
Effect upon him, and he is no longer
the man of fire, fury and will, over
balancing all reason, sense or justice,
hut IS III every respect, at least in
appearance. the gentle. quiet. .fa7,a and
aGtcOntpt On15si2,y .St0ttsHlaa, and as
reutl.y Rejecting more credit ppon the
ertreane .So,Hhea7a locality, from uohich
he came, than any ctsel' member.
We trust he will not be displaced bv
any less steady hand, OR made to give
way to one less skilled in legislation,
or to one less inclined to deal ont
even handed Justice TO all parties.
He is a close reasoner, and an easy
and an earnest advocate
From the standpoint of ability and
downright earnesEness of character,
4,L'. Lamar stands first on the Demo-
cratic side. and would without doubt
have been selected as leader, had lie
possessed less pride, and been more
facile and polite in his course, and an
easier subject for political trickery and
tricksters.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
SENATOR MERR1MON.

The Richmond Dispatch says that
mir. MERR1MoN, of North Carolina.
distinguished himself as An able de-
batter and sound lawyer" during the
discussion on Morton's bill regulating
the manner of counting the electoral
votes for President and Vice Presi-
dent.
Senator MERRIMoN ia doing credit
not only to himself but to his State.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
THE ISEEY QUESTION.

liz SNoNAsA St1'i-ot IoA''
Mr.. Williamson introduced bill to
coletrue the true meaning of the 9th
section or ratIfylng clause of the
Usury bill, which bill has passed
both houses The said section leaves
a doubt as to the time the said bill
shalt go into effect within 30 days.
On motion, the rules were suspend
ed and the bill considered and warmly
discussed at some length by Messrs
French, Linney, Busoee, Williamson,
Mills, Cooke, Stamford aud Selby.
Mr.. Busbee moved an amendment
that the bill do not go into effect
until January 1s5, 1877.
Mr.. Cooke moved an amendment
that the bill go into effect on the 1st
of November, 1915.
Mr.. French pnoTed to postpone the
whole question until tomorrow, II
o oc,ock, IN order that the amendment
OF Mr., LeGrand 20 postpone until 1st
OF January, 1876, (tne special order
for that day. could be considered at
the same time. Lost by vote of IA
to p.
Mr. Bnsbee's mo.ion was lost by
vote of to 27.
Mir Cookies motion to postpone the
operations of the bill until 1st of No
vember, 1875, was lost by the follow
ing vote: Ayes, Is. nays. 10.
The motion of Mr.. williamson then
passed It's second reading by vote of
- 10 Id. and being put Oh its third
J eadng Mr.. Cooke moved that the bill
do not go into effect until the 10Th of
October, 1870
Mr. Waning hoped this amendment
Vould d. adopted, rs large sections of
She Stare would be greatly damaged
by tie Immediate operations OF this
l,Iil, ;,l,d he desired that the people
might be gwen time To- get ready for
its worh.n .ngs-that arrangements al
ready made for thls year may lie car
ried ont.
Nj: Williamson wanted the bill to
go into effect At once. 1t was the
lnnnpvl-d interests that wante d this law
postponed and he was not willing to
concede anything to this class.
Mr. Cooke thought it extremely es-
sential that bis amendment should
prevail. The bill going into effect at
present would work disastrously in
the cotton sections of the State, ar
having alre eady been made |
for the present year between the plant |
ets, the merchants, the bankers and |
the capitalists, and these planters |
should be allowed time TO make some |
for the future.
Mr.. Parish advocated the bill going |
into effect in 30 days. The country |
bad already been Impoverished by the |
enormous rates of interest charged
All parties borrowing money at such /
ruinous rates would break, and the |
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

A bill has been introduced in the
Kansas Legislature, providing for an
appropriation of $500, 900 for the i'm
mediate relief of the sufferers from the
'grasshopper devastation IL that State.
It il stated at Topeka that several per-
sons have died of starvation while the
Legislature has been discussing meas
ures for their relief.
Soldiers of the garrision at Marseil-
les are having mania for suicides.
The commander has issued a general
order for all soldiers who take their
own lives TO be buried with disgrace
in the night time, as guilty of an act
of cowardice.
Arsele Honssaye tells us that the
women are furious at the obscur
lighting of the new Grand Opera
House at Paris. They say they can
"nly be half seen in the twilight, and
thai the flashing of their diamonds is
barely perceptibIe. And yet any other
hall. says Houssaye, would be illumin-
ated sufficiently by the diamonds
scattered lter-skelter over the opera.
Madame Cass1n exhibits $4, 900, 900
worth, Madame Musark $4,000, 900
Madame de Pavia So, 900, 900.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
a netic of the Mexican War.

W.. call the attention of the Nn,rs
e. COajriGr, and other South Carolina
papers. to the item below, which has
been sent to us by an officer of the U.
S. Artillery, (who served with the
Captain James Stuart named). in alt
the actions except Cerro Gordo:
At the station house may be seen
what remains of an elegant army
sword, winch was presented to Cap
tain James Stuart, Z. s. A., who COM
mauded a company of mounted rIfie-
men III Oregon during the early Indian
wars, and who did gallant service IN
the war with Mexico. These facts are
scabbard of the sword, which reads as
follows: "South Carolina. In memory
of the gallant conduct and generous
devotion of Captain James STUART
regiment of mounted rifemen, U. >.
i Reck ess of danger, unharmed ne
-hared the victories OF Cerro Gordo,
Churubusco, Molino, Chapultepec'
Mexico, to fall by savage treachery IN
far distant Oregon. The scabbard
of the sword is heavily gold plated,
and elaborately engraved with battle
scenes in Mexico. o.-MaiYsriue (C0I)
AppcdL ,..o.
R.low ia an extract from the Letter:
s.I cut the enclosed slip from the
Sacramento Record of the 3rd of Feb.
rue,y. 1873. The officer mentioned
was killed in Phil Kearney's fight
With the Rogue River indians in Ore
gon. H. died June 18th. 1851. Propa,
bly the sword was left in Oregon ana
f ,reotten, for the mounted rIfiemen
were moved east that year.
"Capt. Stuart's father was, under
&. 90 on the. Charleston courier
about 1S45, and his family are PROOF
hlv living in the nelghnofnoou - 20
Charleston. S. C. If the sip were
= 1,nhI;sbed in the Wilmington :.and
papers it might enable MS
relatives to recover the sword
We hope the press will aid the com .;n
nandahIe effort of this officer by giV~
mo the notice circulation.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

Recent explorations show that IL q
great Australian trees exceed in
height, though not in circumference,
the giants of California. A fallen tree
in the recesses of Dandenong, Victo-
ria. was measured not long since, and
found to be 42O feet long; another on
the Black Spur, ten miles from Heales-
vile. measured 480 feet. The highest
trees on the Sierra Nevada, Cal, yet
discovered, reach only $50 feet, the
average size being from 800 70 400
feet in height, and from "a to "a feet
in diameter.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
oNiIn,ington goucal.
WILMINGTON, N. @.
FRIDAY. MARCH 5. 1875.
GOVERNOR VANCE DECLARES
FOX CONVENTION.

FOX CONVENTION.
The following telegraphic cores
pondence. to which we have only time
to make brief reference this morning,
explains itself. AS we said yesterday,
the time for action has come. The
Legislature ought no longer to delay:
WILMINGTON, n. c.,
Sd March, 1870 {
To Cor Il. B. Vance,
Charlotte, n. c.
We understand that you have de-
cIared in favor of Convention. Is IL
true. and are we at liberty to publish
the fact by authority.
ENGELHARD & SAUNDERS.
CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
3rd March, 1875.
To Messrs. EngelhGrd & SaeooderS.
Wilmington, ~. c.
am in favor of Convention IN vie"
of recent action of Congress
i. b. VANCE.
There is no man in North Carolina
who has a stronger hold upon the
affections of her people than ZEBULoN
B. VANCE. nor one whose accession to
any cause could prove more valuable
It is with great pleasure therefore
that we publish the fact that ne faVors
the call of a Convention. Nor are we
surprised at the position Mr.. VANCE
takes in regard to thilsmatter. The re
cent action of Congress" has indeed
been such as to demonstrate beyond a
doubt the necessity of a Convention.
The question is no longer, if ever it
was, one of mere expediency. 1t IS
now one of right and duty. And when
dirty calls VANCE never fails to re-
spoud.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
Sen ATE.
SlXTY-NINTH DAY.
MONDAY NIGHTS PROCEED
INGS.

Senate bill, prohibiting tenants CT
croppers selling any quantities Of cot
ton less than one bale, except on toe
written consent of the landlord or
landowners, was indefinitely post
poned
Senate bill, relating to the jurisdic-
ton of Justices of the Peace, was in
definitely postponed.
5 nate bill, to enforce the perform
ance of contracts, was indefinitely
postponed.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
Condensed from he R-ieigh News
NORTH CkRGllNA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
Sixty EIGHTH DAY.
FRIDAY NIGHTS PROCEED
INGS.

The following bills passed their
third readings:
Bill TO relieve the counties of the
State from the payment of the costs
aud expenses in criminal prosecu
tious
Bill appointing Commissioner of
Health OF the city of Wilmington; !;
Ga petition was read from the physi-
clans of the city of Wilmington pray
ing FOR the appointment:) the same
to be left TO the corporate authorities.
Bill for the ralief OF disabled SOL
dlers.
Bill incorporating the Wilmington
and Coast Turnpike Company.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
In the New York Marine Conrt

In the New York Marine Court, re-
Gently, Judge Joachimsen, in the case
OF Polweter VS.. the Central Sleeping
Car Company, decided that the com.
pany is bound to have care that pas
seDger is protected in his person and
in the property about his person dur
ing his sleep. The company sells a
passenger something more than the
use of q mattress, etc., they sell the
protection of a conductor and por-
ters, and by this latter act indicate
their responsibility to keep away
depredators upon the person and prop
erty of the passengers.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

sooner the better for the general " ell
fare of The State
The amendment of Mr.. Cooke was
adopted by the following vote: Ayes
20; nays II.
The b II thus amended then passed
its third reading by vote of 2l to 16
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
SENATE.
ETXTY-NINTH DAY.
MARCH 1st, 1915.

MARCH Ist, 1870.
Mr.. Busbee. resolution instruct
ing size Committee on Internal In
provements to report bill providing
by taxa ION or otherwise for the pro
lection of the States interest in the
North Carolina Railroad and the
Western n. c. T. r. Adopted.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

HEADQUARTERS.

THE FORCE BILL PASSED The
HOUSE.
BROUGHT UP IN THE SENATE.
THE DEMOCRATS DETER MINED
IT SHALL NOT GO TO
THE PRESIDENT.
G r A T SIGNS THE CIVIL
RIGHTS INFAMY.
THE FINANCE BILL IN TIL E
SENATE.
THE FORCE BILL READ A SEC
OND TIME.
L A Y - B l. L PASSED IN THE
HOUSE.
THE PRESIDENT OF r FL Z.
United STATES AS 4
L o B B " S z.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
HOTSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

'1OCoG cE hEEhtSLN Ia IL -.
by MIR. Tate, bill to prevent the
sale O.! the State stock. aud to protect
the States interest III said road, s.:
Referred.
By Mr.. McRac, bill to amend
chap. 90, Battles Revis4l, in relation
to the jurisdiction of Justices OF the
Peace Referred
BY Mr.. Smith, of Anson, bill to
incorporate the vestry of Calvary
Church. of Wa les boro, Anson county.
By Mr.. Munden, a bill requiring
Insurance Companies to make dep0s-
its. Referred.
House bill concerlpg banking insti-
tutI0ns III this State, passed its read
inGs
The special order for Il o'clock was
the election Of trustees for the Uni
vetsitiy to supply The vacancies of
those whose terms will expire in No
vember, and also the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of G. B Saunders
Of Johnston county.
Messrs. Walker. Of Richmond, and
Wheeler, were appointed tellers 10
conduct the election
The ballot being large the teliers
were given till Monday morning to
report the result.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05
FEBRUARY 2Sth, 1875
BrLLs PAssEp THIRD READINGS.

BILLS PASSED THIRD READINGS.
Bill to Incorporate the Bank OF
Raleigh, the stock to be paid for i'll
specie or national cufrancy, and all
bank notes issued by said bank shall
be redeem d IN national cur. ancy;
said bank may organize wnen S25, ,GO0
rs r.lbscribed and paid in and five di-
ts5orS are elected.
Etli concerning evidence III cases of
fraud Ill cases where the State is cor
cerued.
Bili amending the charter of the
Western Railroad from Fayetteville
10 Greenbol0, so as to open books OF
subscription.
51iH requiring notice tn he posted 80
"ay.' in any Locality before applca-
'ioh shall be made for prohibition OF
:'qnpr.
Bill repealing certain part of chap.
13T: laws Of iS65-'74. Refers to Epis
copal Church at SummeryiiIe, Bruns-
, wick county.
Bill IN relation 10 charters OF cities
and towns. Prevents any corporate.
, authority from expendipg the fluids
! OF sand corporation To prey~u' the car
! rying out Of any act of TINS Genera
/ Assembly.
Iilt incorporating the North Stat
icansp spurt;,'.ol: Ccmnany. Authorizes
! tr.- urG..U z4tion ui steam A..viga-
! tj,'i Company tor the transportation
I of ;sess"c&;crs, &c, ~ the sounds anu
= r!V.-rs "a North ItrUlIua ANA else
! who're.
b. ma&.sg an appropriation 20 the
! Insane A-vlu;u toc 1915 and 1876 cam
/ W a to-. special JIu,r. Appropr:Hteo
! $50, 600 for 5Le carrying OH OF the IN
;-titutiua, aGd -, uG3 tor necessary i'm
! proTemeatS. pvi aun4m. Passed Its
/ third reading.
Supple mental bill postponing the.
! operations OF the u5ury bill was post
! poucd and made the special order Tor
! Wednesday next.
! BIZ! 10 extend the time OF back loans,
! IN regard TO the usury bill, was i. def
| nitaly postponed
\ motion was made to reconsider
the vote by UhicA Mr. Graham's bin
| concerning evidence ID cases of rruud
/ where the s3tale Is concerned. passed
! third reading. but did mt prevail by
IL vote OF q TO 9 This bill provides
/ that in cases where fraud upon The.
State Is charged Ii shall not he & suffi-
! Gent cause to excuse any one from i'm
/ parting any evidence or information
! legally required of him beca1se lt-
| came INTO the possession of such evi-
dence or information by his position
is counsel o. attorney before the cUu-
summation of such fraud, providing il
/ shall NOS be competent TO intrGduc-
| aiy admissions thus made on trial a.
| any person making the same i'll any
/ Court of Justice.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

THE FORCE BILL PASSED The
HOUSE.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

THE FINANCE BILL IN TIL E
SENATE.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

THE FORCE BILL READ A SEC
OND TIME.
Wilmington journal., 1875-03-05

G r A n r SIGNS THE CIVIL
RIGHTS INFAMY.