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The New York herald., 1876-09-01

FAULKNER WAS THE Man who did the mis-
chief 81 am at liberty to assure you" said
he, addressing tho Convention, ''that Gov
ernor Seymour feels constrained to obey the
wishes of the people," and theroupon fol-
lowed great and prolonged applause. After
n long career of practical joking Faulkner
crowned his exploits when he perpetrated
this huge sell.
The New York herald., 1876-09-01

THE ENTHUSIASTIC DELEGATES who did not
want any authority for Horatio Seymours
acceptance will be the loudest this morning
in claiming that thev were DECEIVED.
The New York herald., 1876-09-01


FoIrsT FIIEs.-The mountains in Penn
sylvania are swept by fierce conhagratons
which dovour every combustible object that
lies in their path. Farms, with their fields
Of growing grain, fences, barns, dwellings,
oil are being swept away by the waves of
fire, and nothing remains but the blackened
surface of the earth to mark the area of this
fearful destruction. But the most irrep-
nrable loss is in the valuable timber
that is being consumed in this general con-
flagration. A prolonged season of drought
is considered to be the chief cause of the
forest fires spreading so much and so rap
idly But as this devastated district is in
tho centre of a region seldom visited by sum-
mer rains, and which has up to the present
been spared from such fires, we would suggest
AN inquiry into their origin in the present
instance as precautionary measure.
THE CITY DELEGATION returned home last
night proud and happy over Mr.. Seymour's
nomination. Most of them went to bed in
this frame of mind, rejecting the rumors OF
Seymours declination as the fables OF the
enemy. Their breakfast coffee will be terri.
bly, muddy this morning.
The New York herald., 1876-09-01

NEW YORK. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER ]. 1876.
The New York herald., 1876-09-01

AAlUCENlEN y lV-NlUll1s
EAGLE THEATRE.
BURLESQUE, COMEDY. MINsIRElSY, at SP. N.
KELLY 4 Icons MINsTRELS,
OLYMPIC THEATRE.
VARIETY, nt SPIN.
GILMoREs GARDEN.
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE,
DAVID GARR1ck. at 3 r NJ Sothcrn.
WALLACK's THEATRE,
BOwKRY THEATRE.
AMERICANS GOLD AZ p. N. Mr. G. G. Benifaee.
BAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELS,
TIyoLI THEATRE.
VARIETY. AT y. NJ Matinee at 2 =. NJ.
THIRD AVENUE THEATRE.
VARIETY, at 3 p NJ
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.
TWO MEN OF SANDY BAR. at SP. N.
TIIEATRE CONTOUR.
VARIETY. ns +. ".
BOOTHS THEATRE
Booth.
WOODS MUSEUM
AIKEN COMBINATION. at 8 p NJ. Matinee at 2 p. n.
TERRACE GARDEN THEATRE
MARTHA, at \ =. N.
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TEkEACE GARDEN THEATRE
MARTHA, at y =. ".
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The despatch Of our correspondent, who
fastened from Saratoga to Deerfed and in
terviewed Mr.. Seymour, settles the question
of his acceptance of the nomination. He
consents to do nothing of the kind.
He expresses his surprise that Mr.. Faulk-
him in his report. II is perfectly
clear, it is absolutely certain, that Mr..
Seymour refuses to be q candidate, and the
deception which was yesterday practised on
the Saratoga Convention is one of the most
remarkable things in our politics. Mr.. Sey-
mour utterly and absolutely refuses to be
the democratic candidate for Governor and
he throws back upon Mr.. Tilden's
Democratic State Committee the re-
sponsibility of selecting the person who
shall stand in that capacity The demo-
cratic party of this State will feel that it has
been disgracefully humbugged The refusal
of Mr.. Seymour to accept tho nomination
and the deception practiscd on the State
Convention puts the party in position
from which it cannot easily be extricated
The Saratoga Convention must be re-
garded rs farce. The candidate
it nominated refuses to stand and the
democratic party has become laughing
stock in the eyes of the community. The
nomination of Mr.. Dorsheimer, or Mr.. Pot
ter, or Mr. Marble as its candidate for Gov
ernor would have been RESPECTABLE. but the
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16

floor.
Inc Senate having no quorum
In the sub-ludlciary committee Mr..
Hunton said: Mr.. Blaine. the commit.
tee desire me again to request the pro.
| ductlon of the letters taken from M
Muligan. '-- 1---'
Blalne-You know the grounds on
which claim the possession of them.
Hunton-Yes, sir.
bialne-I have not changed my mind.
MIR. Lawrence, member of the
committee. said he did not concur in
the demand for the letters.
dunton-Ehe committee also direct
me to ask you to produce the memo
randum accompanying the letters.
Blaine-I have the same reason
against producing that.
Hunton-Then I understand You
to decline to give them up?
Blaine-Yes, sir.
The committee then adjourned to
Monday.
Morton says any insinuation that he
lnstlgatedldirectly or Indirectly the in
vestlgations of Blaine is infamouslv
false.
The reported correspondence be-
tween Conkling and Blaine looking TO
q reconsideration is officially con-
tradicted.
Gov. Chamberlain of South CARO-
lima visited Grant to-day.
q. Schanks, city editor of the
Tribune. testified to-day that Harney
told him the whole story about gef-
ting Green his position as far back a.
May last. Harvey did not then claim
that he gave Kerr money but he OBJ
tanned the position for Green from
Mr.. Kerr by his social influence alone.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
IsGnder county.

The list of >Iurors for the next term
of the Superior Court for the county
of Pender is as follows:
First Wcek-E \ Hawes, Winslow
Nixon. Kelly Herring. john j turga-
ms. l. T. Brown, John Wilson,
Robert V pridpcn, Thomas } Lee,
Amos Whcrl..r. Strplny V Carr, G. L
Moore. Sr, A Il DAVIS, George ID
Larkins Francis Smith. lanes Il Lar
kins, Charles Write, Amos Mashhnrn,
Joseph V Duncan, Archibald L
Brooks, Samuel McIntirc, a } Mai
land. TiadGcns Bordeaux, John II
Snuircs, William Powers, Jas I Bland, ,
Sr. Luke II McCiammy, Spicrr
Padeett. Edward ID Walker, Lewis
Nj Charles, Charles Foy, } j. PiGford,
Christopher Rowe, William l;ohlt@ch,
Archibald Mcmillan, Henry Hail,
JAMES b Williams.
Secoad Ucck- Lott W Anderson,
Cesar Dudley. Thomas Eili, Samuel
Marshall, W J Herring, Richqrd
Costin, Z J Herring, Joseph Dnpree,
Patrick Newton, J K Bannerman, III
w Mason, Lcmucl Hocut, Jerry II
Murray, Timothy j B!ndworth, john
II Bryant. Moses Williams, W ID
Holly, Alexander Herring.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
smallpox in Montgomery

We regret to learn that this disease
has broken out III our nei ghbOrlng
county Montgomery. 1t seems that a
n auug map by the name Of Frank
| Wuo[ey, son OF Dr. Calvin W. Woo .cy,
| had heen West to Indianapolis, Ind.
we believe, and some sixteen days after
| his return home. be was taken down
tasiek.- The physician attending him
fhad never seen u case of smallpox, and
| did not have his suspicious arousad
| that it was this featful malady with
which his pEtio Mt was suffering until
the lapse of some ten or twelve days
in the meautine many persons,
perhaps an hundred, having visited
the sick man. As soon as the
character of the young mans
ail1nent was uscertaintd (Which OF
course caused a panic i'll the com
munitv). q messenger was dispatched
to this place for vaccine matter, with
the view OF n thorough vaccination OF
the people of the infected locality.
Great fears are entertained Of the dis
ease spreading, but if the proper steps
have been taken it will doubtless be
confined to its present limits. A small
pox hospital has been established, to
which all persons attacked with the
disease are to be taken, cared for and
guarded. DR.. Wooley's residence,
where the disease originated, is some
twenty five or thirty miles from this
place. Young Wooley, it is thought,
contracted the disease in Cincinnati,
through which city he passed on his
return home. spirit Of the South.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
FOREIGN.

LONDON, j June 1O-Noon-Dispatches
from all sources indicate that the
peace of Europe is assured.
Sir Henry James, liberal member of
Parliament for Taunton, has given
notice to the House of Commons that
on Monday he will ask Mr., Banks.
under foreign secretary, whether Sec
retary Fish's dispatch of the 22d of
May relative to the case of Winslo "
reached the foreign Office on the 9th of
June, and whether there is any objec-
ton to lay it on the table of the House.
1t is certain that the government will
not again ask for Winslow's remand
unless it be decided to have the whole
matter argued before the full bench,
of which there is some probability.
Failing in this, Winslow on next
Thursday, 18th inst, will either be
released or surrendered. The latest
solution of the case is resting on the
contingency of an argument, be-
tween the governme ats of the United
States and Great Britain upon terms
of new extradition treaty.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
from the Raleigh News }

The nomination of this gentleman
= COngres by the democrats of the
Sixth Congressional District will be
greeted with pleasure by his many
friends throughout the: State, --sand q
gives assurance that North Carolina
is certain for another democratic
Congressman. Waddeu and Steele
are invincible III their districts.
Col Steele is one # our best men.
He has a stainless name. His patri-
otism has Eeen tried. He is one OF
North Carol;na's most devoted sons
and worthy the high homer which has
been bestowed upon him.
In addition to patriotism and integ-
rity of character, Col Steale is pop,
uIar speaker of more than ordinary
abilities. He is forcibIe'and direct IN
style, powerful i'll rgumentatiou, 6ud
crushing when he deals in invectives
against political adversary. This
oratorlcaI talent, combined with his
many other sterling qualities, render
him tower of strength among his
people, aud will make him an able
representative IL the halls of Congress.
His election is among the certaintles.
If there is any opposition to him at all
1t Will be Sl1SAt-h9rdly worthy OF no.
tice. May we not, therefore, hope that
he will enter the general canvass in
the State, and aid with his eloquent
voice in arousing the people in the
doubtful parts of the country.
While hoisting the name of Rlch~
mond's favored son to the masthead,
We. san bbsaSt bbssaS turn with feelings OF
regret toward the honored and trusty
public servant who now represents the
Sixth Congressional District at Wash
ington. Twice his consti uents have
expressed their confidence in his sound
Judgment, his unsuliied virtue and
pure patr1otism; and such expression
came from the whole party, when he
was chosen as our standard bearer in
1868.
Mr.. Ashe has discharged the high
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, June 1O-Noon-
Thirty-three parishes in Louisiana in
dictate ten per cent. decrease in the
acreage of cultivated land, which is
equal to one per cent. of the whole
State unless from inundation. The
plant is small and grassy. In thirty
three counties in Mississippi the acre.
age has decreased from one to two
per cent. The overflow damaged the
river counties, equal to eight per cent.
The cropis two or three weeks late. The
condition of the stand is discouraging.
Twenty-three counties of Arkansas re-
port decrease in acreage of eight per
cent; the damage from overflow is
confined to three counties, which
ranges from ten to forty per cent. The
crop is ten days late; condition good.
Forty eight counties of Texas report
a decrease in acreage average
acreage about the same condition
average about the same but irregular.
Eighteen counties Of Tennessee and
North Alabama report decrease in
acreage of three per cent. tho stand
is good but ten to twelve days late.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
NEW YORK.

New YORK, June 10-Noon- Gilbert
& Weaver, dealers in wooden goods.
suspended yesterday. Liabilities
$50 900; nominal assets $1O9, 900.
The Pennsylvania railroad company
has announced further reduction as
follows Oinncinati $12, Chicago $14,
Indianapolis $13, Louisville $l6, st.
Louis $1S and corresponding redac-
tions to all points.
NEW YORK, June 10-Night-A ST.
Louis dispatch says Albert Jessup
was killed in duel at River Bend,
Colorado, on Thursday. He was the
son of q prominent New York banker.
The duel was fought without seconds.
The parties met quietly and proceeded
to shoot at each other.
The police commissioners have
given strict injunctions for the en-
forcement of the excise law tomorrow.
The police are, if necessary, ordered
to force the doors of saloons where
liquors is being sold and arrest the
offenders. The police reserves are
ordered to hold themselves in readi-
ness for any trouble that may arise.
Bark statement /: Loans decrease
81, $50, 900, specie decrease 81, 75O, 900.
legal tenders increase 81 $50, 900, de-
posits decrease 1876, 900. reserve de-
crease 1876. 600
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
Seventeen mere Lawyers

The following Is IL list of the names
of the applicants who passed their
examination before the Supreme Court
at Raleigh on Tuesday of THIS week:
Samuel Strother Aisop, Halifax
county.
John Lancaster Baily, Jr, Mecklen-
hnrg county.
Maurice Bnumnn, icol) Cumberland
county.
E"hert Emmett Carr. Orange
county,
Charles Augustus Carson, Kuthcr-
ford county.
Edward Thorne Clark, Halifax
county.
Walter Stevens Cushmnn, Bun
comhe comfy.
James Franklin Davis, Wilkes
county
Rufus Pickens Davis, Union county.
Allison Barnes Deans, Wilson
county.
Alonzo Jenkins Flanner, Craven
county.
William Richardson Gordon, Pas
quotank county.
Edward Phillip Green. Warren
county.
William Abner Potts, Jr., Beaufort
coHuty.
William Alexander Smith, Ruther-
ford county.
james f. Terry, Orange county.
Thomas Brown Womack, Chatham
county.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
mr. McGehee,s Address.

The memorial address of Hon.
Montford McGehee on the life and
character of the late EGovernor Gra-
ham was delivered last night in Com
mons hall to large and appreciative
audience, composed of the citizens and
Bar of Raleigh, citizens of Hillsboro
and Durham, several Judges of the
Supreme and Federal courts, and
others. The speaker was introduced
to the assemblage by Hon. B. F.
Moore, in few short and appropriate
remarks. The address was elaborate
and sets out in full detail the leading
traits and characteristics OF the emil
nent subject of the memoir. It elic-
tied frequent applause. Owing to
the lateness of the hour at which it
closed, it is impossible to furnish .
sketch of the address. .--Rdleigh NeaOs.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16

and responsible duties attaching to the
position of "A represent ltive in Con
gress with a degree of diligence and
watchfulness that entities him to the
grateful remembrance of his country
men. For nearly four years he has
stood at his post amid all the rampant
occupations Of Washington without
once wavering i'll his rigid adherence
to the great principles of public virtue.
or failing i'll the least i'll his'duty to
his constituents. EIe richly merits
and will receive the apnrohatiou of the
people, "Weli done, thou gnol aud
faithful servant"
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
she New Hanover Radicals.

The nominating convention Of New
Hanover radicals met yesterday in the
C urty court house and llbored for its
periodical. parturition. The following
are the names of the babies:
For Sheriff ). H. Manning.
For Register of Deed5-Io,opiI L.
Sampson.
For Coroner-E. ID. Hewlett.
For Surveyor Ed. Lynn.
For TreasHrer-Eiijah Hewlett.
For the Seuate-W. Ii. Moore.
For the House of Representatives.
Joseph q. Hill. James Wilson.
For County Commissioners Kid
der, J. G. Wagner, Delaware Nixon,
Stacey NanAmringe, Duncan Holmes.
Colonel VIM. f. Cutlar (coiored) re
quests us to announce his independent
candidacy for seat ~ the Senate III
opposition to VIM. FL. Moore.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
a Proclamation.

WHEREAS, 4 joint resolution of the
Senate and House of Representatives
OF the United States was duly approved
on the 18th day of March last, which
resolution Is as follows:
Be it resOiUcd by the House Of Rep
rcsc,ltdtiUes Of the Tnitcd States az
1n1et'ica i1l Congress uS&ehnGIcd. Thit
it be and as hereby recommended by
the Senate and House of Representl-
tlves TO the people of the several States,
that they assemble in their several
counties or towns on tho approaching
centennial anniversary of our nntional
Independence, and that they cause TO
have delivered on such day historl-
cal sketch of such cotintyor town from
It's foundation. ard that Il copy of said
sketch be filed in print ur manuscript
in the clerk s Office Of said county, and
an additional copy IN print or manu-
script be filed III the office Of the Lii
Orarlan OF Congress. to the intent that
complete record may be obtained Of
the progress of our institutions during
The first centennial OF their existence"
And whereas, it is deemed proper
that such recommendation be brought
to the notice and knowledge of the
people of the United States; now
therefore, l. Ulysses S. Grant, Presi-
dent of the United States, do hereby
declare and hereby make known the
same, III the hope that the object of
such resoln: ion may meet the approval
of the people of the United States, and
that proper steps may be taken to
carry the same into effect.
Given under my hand at the City of
Washington, the 25th day of May, in
the year of our Lord 1876, and of the
of the United States the
Tooth.
Z. S. GRANT.
BY the President:
HAMILTON FISH
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
Col CamerOm-The EIiiIsbOrO Re
cOruer.

To My FRIENDs:-Having severed
my connection with the Daily News,
with which [ have been associated for
the past eighteen months, [ hereby
notify all my old friends that [ shall
devote myself exclusively to the Hills
boro Recorder, the publication of
which has, meantime, been conducted
by myself, and never intermitted. The
Recorder is the oldest paper in the
State; is a democratic organ of the
most unfinching type; was the earliest
advocate for constitutional reform, and
is now the most ardent supporter of
the measures of the late Constitutional
Convention"
It's age is guarantee of it's future
existence. And the pleasant relations
formed with the public through the
columns of tn. News encourage the
hope that new friends will not drop off.
offer the recorder at 81 so a year.
All disposed to subscribe will address
me at Hillsboro, n. @.
J. d. CAMERON,
Editor Recorder.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16

That staunch and reliable old Dem
ocratic sheet the Boston Post has
passed into the hands OF 9 new stock
company. The editorial announce
ment of this fact concludes as follows :
Among the subscribers to stock i'll
the new company are Hon. William
CASTOR, Hon. j. G. Abbott, Hon. Ed
ward Avery, Hon. Charles Levi Wood
bury, Hon. T. .. Prince, Hon. z. A.
Collins, Leopold Morse, Esq. and
other promlner Democrats of this
State. The enterprise also has the en-
dorsement of Hon. Bion Bradbury,
and Hon. A. w. Ii. Clapp of Maine,
and other leading representative of
Democrats throughout New England.
No further assurance will be needed
of the political and financial stab hty
of the Boston Post, which will be con-
Quoted nov, as i'll the past, in the in
terest of the Republic, under the
guidance and Inspiration of Demo
cratic principles.
GEO. FREEMAN EMERY.
E. Z. Goodrich,
VIM. b. SMART.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16

"La! mep' said Mrs. Partington
beaming mildly through her gold
rimmed spectacles, "women do make
such a fuss about impairing boys
clothes. Now, there's Isaac. who
hardly goes day without tearing
something. He used to keep me about
detracted with work till I went and
bought me sewing machine: ! was
very careful to get one that had plenty
of room under the arm, so that when
he tore his pants I could put them
right under the machine without tax
ing Isaac out of them. The machine
is in the reioining room, Doctor, and
I'd like to have you see il" saying
which she led the way to where Isaac
was discovered seated before light
running domestic, busily sewing the
cat up:in the good old lady's rag bag.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16

Cut this Quilt May save Your Life
There is no person living but what
suffers more or less with lung dis
eases, coughs, colds, or consumption,
yet some would die rather than Pay
rs cents for a bottle of medicine that
would cure them. DIR. A. BOsCHH's
GERMAN SYRUP has lately been intro
duced in this country from Germany,
and its wonderous cures astonish
every one that try it. If you doubt
what we say in print, cut this out and
take it to your druggist and get SAM
pie bottle for 10 cents and try it, Two
doses will relieve you. Regular siSo
70 centN.--tu-th-sat.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
Beaufort Eagle. Capt. Joseph

Beaufort Eagle. Capt. Joseph J.
Robertson, of Newbern. is construct
ing steamboat on the banks of the
Neuse, near Kinston, for Messrs. t.
A. Harvey & Co., of that place. The
steamer will be completed about the
1st of September, and is intended to
run between Newbern and Kinston.
Her capacity We understand will be
three hundred and fifty bales of cOt-
ton, or eighteen inches of water.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16

The Salisbury Waterman says the
mardamus case in reference to the
convict laborers on the Spartanburg
a Ashcville Railroad was heard be-
lore Judge Watts on Wednesday last
The board of directors of the pene-
tertiary represented by the Hon. A.
W, Tourgoe filed an answer to the
flaIntiil's complaint, by which certain
lsSnes facts were raised requiring the
intervention of jury. Therefore His
Honor Jadge Watts ordered the case
10 be placed upon tue civil issue
docket Of Rowan Superior Court for
trial at the next term.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
Legal

Mr.. Edward T. Clark of this county,
who has been student at Judge
Pearson's law school, has just OBJ
tanned license and will commence the
practice of law il the town of Hah-
fax. He has entered into law part
nership with bis brother. Col. Walter
Clark, who will continue to reside in
Raleigh and attend Halifax courts reg
ularly. Business entrusted to the firm
will receive the attention of beth
partners. Read the card elsewhere
and remember Messrs. Clark, when
you have business IN the courts
Roanoke NeaUs.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
COuntcrGeit rua

The New York ILeraId of the 7th
comes with the announcement that
~rlts have been issued under indict.
ments by grand jury in New York
against a large number of dealers
WHO have counterfeited a brand OF
champagne. The brand that was
counterfeited was that of Ii. NUNS &
70 s dry and extra Verzenary cham
payne wine.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
The Mash Democracy Im ,ouncII

The Mash Den""racy im CoHnciI.
At the County Convention held i'll
Nashville on the 9Th Of June, B. H..
Bum, Esq, was elected Chairman of
the Nash County Executive Commit
tee, j. G. Harper. Secretary, and A..
F. Chalk, Esq. OF Rocky Mount. was
elected Treasurer.
The convention declared Gen. Cox
to be its first choice for Governor, Joe
Davis for Congress and Sam Williams
for Attorney General.
A resolution was pnsscd declaring il
to be the duty of the State Convention
to call upon Colonel Pool to resign lis
position as superintendent of Public
Instruction.
Wilmington journal., 1876-06-16
Living Through the Years Again.

In certain farm house twenty years
ago a great blank ocJk was kept and
labelled the "Home Journal. Every
night somebody made All entry in it.
Father set down the sale of the calves,
or mother the cutting of the babys
eye tooth; or perhaps Jenny wrote
full account of the sleighing party last
night, or Bob the proceedings of the
Phi Beta Club, or Tom scrawled
Tried my new gIn. Bully-ahot
into the fence and Johnson's old cat. "
On towards the mi Idle of the book
there was an entry of Jenny's mars
riage, and one of the younger girls had
added n description of the brides
maids' dresses, and long afterward
there was written, "TIis day father
died" in Bobs trembling hand There
was a blank of many months after
that. But nothing could have served
better to bind that family of head
strong boys and girls together than
the Keeping of this book. They come
back to the old homestead now, men
and women with grizzled hair, to see
their mother, who is still living and
turning over its pages reverantly, with
many "a hearty laugh or the tears COM
ing into their eyes. 1t is their child
hood come back again in visible shape.
-,ScIihncT'S MOnthIy.