Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1884-05-01
FROM THE CITY BY THE SEA.
THE SENTINEL. ESIBASSADORPA PAYS
THE PLACE A VISIT.
The Sentinel's Nomination OF Maj Stedman
Warmly Received by ALA Bright
Future DawninS.
STAFF Correspondence of the Sentinel.

STAFF Correspondence of the Sentinel.
WILMINGTON, n. c., April 12.-
Your correspondent not having had
the pleasure of visiting the "City by
the Sea- for several years took occa-
sion a few days ago to renew the
pleasant memories of the past, by COM
ing here in the interest of the SENTI-
MEL. The principal feature of the
trip was collecting; and rise to con-
gratulate the large number of citizens
upon their prompt response to a Gust
cause" not finding but one man who
in anywise repudiated.
1t is manifest to anyone that Will
mington, city of now probably 3d.
900, is making slow, but steady prog
ress. The people of this place seem
very much enthused at the prospects
of their having government building
in their midst, that will reflect credit
on the largest seaport town in the
Old North State, and which will cost
about 100000, while they seem some
what indignant over the fact that the
same committee recommended $780,
900 for Huntsville, Alabama, an in
land town.
The people of Wilmington are being
| thoroughly aroused on the hotel pro-
iect, realizing the fact that they are
badly in need of such an institution
in their midst as good hotel alone
is some inducemcnt to the pleasure
seeker, and the people of Winston
should take heed and have hearty
cooperation of its monied men to-
wards the erection of q fine hotel.
The people of Eastern North Caro-
lima seem very enthusiastic over the
SENTINEL's nomination of Maj. Chas.
nj. Stadman for Lieutenant Cover
nor, and [ may say that it has elevat-
ed itself in the estimation of the mass
es of Eastern Carolina, by COM
ing forward and taking active part in
thing that bids fair to result in a
successful termination. | find that
the people here are unanimous for Maj
Stedmans nomination, with a'declded
preference for Giimer at the helm
still many advocates of Gen. Scales
are to be found. Polished gentlemen,
as they are, courteous and polite IN
their manners, logical and eloquent
orators, with unassailable records
and ample means to conduct a canvas
to successful end, and unseen tri
umph, to the Democratic party, the,
could not do better than heard th'
ticket with either Of these gentleman
with Maj. Stedman for the next place
BURGAw.
Your correspondent was much graf
IL IL
Burgaw has made within the past fou
years Up to the time of the ratifica
ton of the act ofthe Legislature to es
tablish Pender as new county, to b
formed out Of Duplin, New Hanove
and Samps On, it was nearly barre
! country, with the exception of a va
E ter-tank and shell Of an old ware
house, where now stands quite a nu n
e ber of fine and cosy residences, havin
! about nine business houses within ii
incorporation, and one of the fines
Court Houses in Eastern North Care
lima, with good schools and churche
e This now comparatively small place
: bids fair to rival some of the flourish
:, ing towns of the West. Its rapi
t growth within the past is an indicatio
t of its future progress. Within tt
past two weeks, Pender has been vi
o tied by terrific wind storm accom-
panied by fire, sweeping over a larg'
} portion of the turpentine fields, lite
e ally demolishing the crop a. it wer
r A large number of the turpentil
r towners have sustained heavy lo
d thereby. &. L. COUNTER.