SjlUbd crery evening,- Sundays ex
eepted by .
JOSH T. JABIES,
JDITOB AKD niOrKEETOK. I .
mpTIONS POSTAGE , P AID;
- - - - -- .
r t 00. Six month, $2.00. Three
fl" tlOO; One month, s cents.
.ncr wW be deiiTerea uy carrier irw
tW P1 rt nf the cltv. at the above
?JTU any part of the city, at!
rf. rr week, .
jjge.mj - ,
-mi-inu Dcr wets. ' -
' ...ir, rates low ana
. . .,t.B lAw and llber&l-
Scribers report any and all faU-
receive
J fide cirailfUion, of any netospaper
hjcUy of mminffton-
-jTlcKeon, the late district attor
olNew York, was a persistent
holder. He began when. 38 and
foctinuecl until 75.
A bale of cotton reccnty opened at
.Sbawside Mill, at Crompton. near
Oiiiam. England, contain! a five
Lotta wul soon make her. firat ap
oearance ia London. ,,She is not so
Youn or so lovely as Mary Anderson,
but sbe can
It is said President Arthur lives
Isinly now as to diet, and works hard.
for Dreaitw
anything bat fruit, oatniealor fish.
The Knoxviile Tribune says that
Andy Taylor, the day before he was
banged, asked Sheriff Fpute for a drink
oi whiskey, and the sheriff replied. "I
will give you a drop to-morrow. , -
Australia gathers the credit lor hav
lDg the largest tree3 in the world. The
eucalyptus has specimens '.'of from 300
to 500 feet ia height. They lack the
girth of California trees, however.
Hod. Thos. A. Robertson, Proctor
Knott'i successor in Congress, is said
to be a better story teller than the Dal
nth statesman . lie has an easier com
mand of language, and is much more
graoeiul in his manner of delivery.
. -
On tue bill of fare of a New York
Italian restaurant coffee is I cent per
cup. steaks, chops and stews 3 cents,
pastry 3 cents, beer 2 cents,- whiskey
and brandy 3 cents. This place is
thronged daily by persons ot all nation
alities. Mr. Morgan, a resident of Savannah,
vilio by a fortunate speculation amassed
a lortune of over $60,000. bec!no
dazed by the sadden acquisition of- no
much money, and Is now confined in a
private insane asylum, ills wile has
been appointed his guardian -
Congress assembled yesterday and
Mr. Carlisle, as was foreshadowed, was
elected Speaker of the House, the Re
publicans having nominated and sup
ported Mr. Keifer, the late Speaker.
There was no public business transact
ed tri 5f will Ko flv ni two vet be
fore the members get used to the har
ness and regularly at work.
Fannie B. Ward writes from Saltillo
that at whatever hour a person dies in
Mexico, it is customary to appoint the
funeral just twenty four hours later,
and that as the mortality is greatest all
over tho world at night the most of the
funeral ceremonies in Mexico are .per
formed at night, no women being per
mitted to attend. The poor hire the
coffins in which the dead are borne to
the grave.
: ti
Ixrd Lyttou in his autobiography re
fused to reveal the date of his birth.
But his son and editor, the present Earl
Lytton, has discovered on the register
of St. Marylebone a record to the effect
that Edward George Earle Lytton
Bulwer was born on May 25, 1803. His j
birthplace was No. 31 Baker street:
now a milliner's shop, and he was not '
christened until his seventh year.
A female miser, eighty three years of
age, was found dead in London a few
days ago. She owned several houses',
100 acres of land, and $6,000 in cash.
She had written the Lord's Prayer on
both posts of the garden gate, as a
charm against thieves. So afraid was
she of burglars, that when she had oc
casionto go away from home for a day
or two. she carried her scanty furniture
with her, even tho kitchen utensils. She
died of cold and hunger. " "
mi - -
' Statesvtlle Landmark.
NORTH CAROLINA T CON-
PER1NCE.
THIRD DAT.
, jjdcxmber, 1st, 1883.
On motion of R O Barton, D A Cul
breth was substituted for C C Lyon on
the committee on church property.
WHII D Wilson presented the
report ot the president of the
poara or traesteea of Trinity College.
It was read by Rev C C Dodson, and
was referred to the board of education.
Rev J B Laurens, ot: the 'Virginia
Conference, and tha ;i Uncle Larry" of
the Rosebud Missionary Society of that
conference, was introduced to the Conference.-
. - i. ... . . .
Onmotion ot D R Bruton tho Cen
tral Female Institute was referred to
iuuoara oi education.; . - .
Questions, ; What traveling preach
era are . elected deacons? Ieroy - L
Johnson, J F Washburn, ML Grissom,
EL Pell and W; J Crowson, who
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in
VOL. VII. W ILMINGTON. N. C., TUESDAY, DECEMBER
had not stood their examinations, were
conunueu in me class or the first year.
On motion of J E Mann, W H
Puckett was dlscontined at his own
request, and A D Betts was appointed
to raise lands to assist Brd Pttckett.
(Here occurs a question but the
type are indistinct in the copy beiore us
and tho names mentioned cannot bo
read, ileuce wc oro forced to omit it.
Ed. Review.)
w Qacstion 2, Who remain on trial?
J A White. K I.StAmw f n P.iU
T S Ellington, J Il llall, U W Smith,
u u jurant, a McUulIen, U O Wyche.
C W Byrd. B B Holder. J A Ie.
un motion ot Vr W 11 Btbbitt,J . W
Wellborn i was discontinued at his own
requet . . ' ;
Question 7. Who arc the deacons of
one year ? John W J ones, R L War-
hck. J T Kendall, J I) Arnold, T J
drowning, j jf i inlayson, J K Gay. u
A .Watkms vas eontinrifcd in class of
the third year.
Question 20, Are all the preachers
blameless in their life and official ad
ministrationb
All on the Italeierh class were called
and passed.
At suggestion of T. W. Guthrie, a
movement was set on foot to remhursA
Bro Hoyle in hi3 individual loss. On
motion of J W Guthrie, J T Bagwell
was excused from committee on
memoirs and J S Cam n be! I substitu
ted.
The usual announcements for com
mittee meetings were made.
It was ordered that the memorial
service be held on Sundav afternoon at
2h o'clock.
The missionary anniversary was ap
pointed lor to-night, to bo addressed by
Bishop Keener,
Conference adjourned with the Long
Meter Doxology, and benediction by
Bishop Keener.- "
FOUR LIVES SAVED.
Dr. BuU's Cough Syrup relieved four
of my children q a most alarming at
tack of Whooping Cough, from which
their throats and necks became so swol
len as to preventjthemfrom swallowing.
Nothing would give them even tempo
rary relief, until this Syrup was tried.
One bottle, in one night, saved their
lives, I verily believe.
GEO W. EARHART.
Captain of Police, Baltimore, Md.
LOCAL NEWS.
INOEX TO HEW AOVERTISEdXEIITS.
W n 3KEKiff Cigars
Hexxsbkrqer Check Books
C W Yates Artists Materials
Opera House Theodore Thomas
J c Stevenson Christmas Groceries
Mas A M WADDELlyMuslc Lessons
Don't Forget the 5 and 10 cents Store
Mcnds Bro. & DeRosset Fancy Goods
Silver Plated Spoons and Forks, low
prices, at Jacobi.'s t
The receipts of cotton at this port to
day foot up 1,189 bales.
Our weather prophet predicts falling
Weather within a few days.
Mr. Edwin Stearns, of the Boston
Daily Globe, is in the city and register
ed at the Purcell House.
Now is the season when coughs,
colds, iufluenzaa and other trouble
some disorders are prevalent.
v Now is tho time to purchase firewood
for the Winter. It was being sold at
quite reasonable prices from the fiats
this morning.
The streets were thronged with ladies
and children to-day many of whom
were taking advantage ot the pleasant
weather to peep into the stores and
look at the varied and elegant assort
ment of the Christmas goods.
' The steam yacht MmncJiaha, having
met with an accident to her machinery
has been put on tho marine railway Sto
undergo the necessary repairs. The
injury is not serious and she will be
ready for service again in a few days.
Sampson County Agricultural4 Fair
Mil III
will commence at Clinton to-morrow,
the 5th inst., and continue' until Satur
day. the 8th inst 'There will be a large
gathering in attendance and we hope
that they may have pleasant weather
while the Fair lasts.
The Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
issue round trip tickets to such of the
survivors of the Mexican war in this
section of the State as may wish to at
tend the Reunion and Convention of the
National Association of Mexican Vete
rans, to be held in Washington next
week.
The fare for the round trip from
Wilson or Goldsboro to Wilmington,
including admission to the concert on
Thursday night, has been fixed at $5.
which Is cheap enough. A passenger
oar is to be attached to tho through
freight, which passes Goldsboro at
noon.' " -'
A large amount ot Chrhtmas goods
has already arrived and more . are ai
riving by every steamer and freight
train. . The -assortment this season is
very fine, and it will be hardln2cedf it
the little ones do cot receive a Visit frcra
Santa Chii37X7Mch U;raBke ;tha
hsppy, for a time at least, ' :
Board of Aldermen.
The Board met at the City Hall last
night in regular monthly session.
On recommendation of the commit
tee ou Finance, the petition of Wm. H.
Green and others was not granted, t
In the matter of the claim of O. ii.
i arsicy, the same committee recom-
mended that a compromise be agreed
Upon, by the payment . to Mr. Parsley of
$445.71 in fall of all1 damages to his
property. The report was accepted. -
Mr. S. J; Bryan wai elected to fill the
vacancy on the police force caused by
the death of Policeman 'T, ; J. Mote.
There were about forty applicants for
the place. ;
The use of the City Hall was granted
to the Ladies Aid Society of Front
Street Methodist Chureb, on the 18th
and 19th inst., and to tho : Spinsters'
Club on the 23rd, lor festivals for char
itable purposes.
Aldermen DeRosset and Chadboui n
wero added to the committee on Streets
and Wharves.'
Bids for paving Water street were
opened and read, when, on . motion of
Alderman Bear, the samo were referred
to the committee on Streets and
Wharves, wi h instructions to report at
a called meeting.
A resolution was adopted that the
committee on Streets and Wharves
cause the public docks to bo dredged.
A resolution was adopted instructing
the Finance Committee to prepare and
report an ordinance taxing bowling
alleys.
The Sanitary Committee, ' having no
recommendation to make in the
matter of second hand clothing, were
discharged from further consideration
of tho subject. -
The petition of A. W. Rivenbank
and others for permission to sell fresh
meats, &c, was referred to tho com
mittee on Markets.
Bids for opening Church street dock
were read, and on motion deferred to a
future meeting.
- Alderman Chad bourn offered a reso
lution, which was adopted, that &
committee of three, with the Mayor
as chairman, be appointed to cordially
invite the visiting capitalists now in the
Western part of the State to visit our
section and to arrange for their enter
tainment. The committee on Finance recom
mended that the salary of the City Sur
veyor be $600 per annum to begin Nov
1st, 1883, and continue during his .term
of office; for all work done under ofii
oial authority, but not to interfere with
his fees for work for private individn"
als. Adopted.
The special committee in the matter
of Hoskins' Alley were granted further
time.
The usual monthly reports were re
ceived and ordered filed, and tho Board
then adjourned.
Foreiern Exports.
Ger. barque Maria Sophia, Capt.
Ligniiz, cleared to-day for Wolgart,
Ger., with 211.104 feet lumber, valued
at $4,992. shipped by Mr. W. Walter.
Nor. barque Brokka, Capt. Jensen,
cleared for Glasgow with 3.300 barrels
rosin, valued at $4,000, shipped by
Messr. Alex Sprunt & Son.
-City Court.
The following cases were disposed of
by the Mayor this morning :
George Lomax, colored, for disorder
ly conduct, was fined $3, which he paid
and was discharged.
.Two young white men, charged with
being engaged in an affray, were dis
charged.
. The Tramps.
There is a large number of tramps in
the ity, most of whom seem to dread
to apply for lodgings at police head
Quarters ior fear of, being invited to
leave the city in short order. It is hard
to tell where the most of them find
lodging places, but they are wandering
about the city in all directions in the
daytime. One will meet them upon
almost every square. They are seldom
alone, but are generally in squads ot
two or three and sometimes four. They
are a great annoyance and consequent
ly a great nuisance.' . .
We Invite attention to the- attractive
advertisement ot Mr. James C- Steven
son as it appears In this issue. He has
made immense preparations for the hoi
Iday season and has In .stoxe almost
every delicacy to ? be called for In his
line tor the Christmas feast i. -r
. The Clarandon n-ater mains are being
extended "fatong South Water 'street
eJxmt iW fecVT7hlch makes the passagis
of veilclra ca this nirrotz tsd rather
crcc -:i tlicrcsctf-rcj a nir.:r cf czz
lEflEW.
- Countj; Affairs.
The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular monthly session yester
day afternoon. r
The Treasurer submitted his report
for the month of November, as
follows: ' V r -
General fund, showing a bal
ancconhandof....... .. ..$9.960 41
Educational fund, showing a
'.balance onhand. .. . ; , . , . . 9,428 05
- Of the: general fund, the sum ofl $6,
500 is in the shape of a certificate of
deposit in the First National Bank -
. The Treasurer exhibited fi ve coupons
of the kenomioatioa of $3.; each, aud
two coupons of the denomination ol
$l5.00-cachrwere which burned in the
presence of the Board
The Register submitted his report for
tho month of November, fallowing tho
amount of fees , collected; jor, marriage
licenses, $18.15, and exhibited t the
Treasurer's receipt for the same.
The annual reports of T. O. Bunting,
Constable of Wilmington" Township,
Stacy. VanAmringe, Clerk .of the
Superior Court, and Joseph E. Samp
son, Register of Deeds, were received
and placed on the record of official reV
ports and filed. :
Joseph E. Sampson, . Register of
Deeds, tendered his official bond in the ;
sum of $5,000, with S. II. Manning and
F. W. Foster as sureties, which was
ordered received and entered upon the
records of official bonds and filed.
S. Van Amringe, Clerk of the Suoe
rior Court, tendered his official bond in
the sum of $10,000, with George Chad
bourn and F. W. 'Foster as sureties;
it.was ordered receiaed, &o.
David Jacobs,' Coroner for the coun
ty, tendered his official bond in the sum
ot $2,000. with S. H. Manning and E.
J. Penny packer as sureties; it was or
dered received, &c.
S. H. Mannins:, sheriff of the county f
offered his three official bpnds,' as fol
lows : Process bond, .in the sum of
$5,000; general tax bond, in the sum of
$35,000 ; and a bond for '' school, and
r tt In thaanm of $50,000, witu
the following sureties to each of said
bonds: D. L. Russell, E. J. Penny
packer, E. E. Burruss, A." W. ' Shaffer
and H. E. Scott. Received and ordered
entered upon the records of official
reports. &o.
T. O. Bunting, constable of- Wil
mington township, offered his official
bond in the sum of $1,000, which was
received, &c.
The Board then took a recess until
Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Board of County Commissioners
resolved itself into a Board of Educa.
tion, but, no business appearing, the
Board adjourned until Wednesday even
ing. :
It is imprudent to be without St.
Jacobs Oil. for pain is everywhere. - -
New Hanover Superior Court is now
in session, but as the case3 are all , of a
civil character, they would be of little
interest to our readers.
Mr. Maurice Q. Waddell, of Johns
ton county, is in the city in attendance
on the Superior Court, now in session
here.
The steamer A, P. Hurt, having been
overhauled and repaired, was taken
from the marine railway to-day ' and
will at once resume her regular trips.
The regular monthly meeting of the
visitors of the Ladies1 Benevolent
Society was held at Hook & Ladder
Hall at 3.30 - o'clock this afterndon,
which was at too late an hour for us to
have a report of the proceedings.
A Sailor's Grave.
The schooner Mailie Holmes, Capt.
Mason, Gate Capt. Warren) arrived
here to-day with a cargo of brick and
hay. the former for Capt. R. S. Bad
cliffe and the latter for Messrs B. F.
Mitchell & Son. ' Capt. Mason' reports
that on Nov. 27th, when about 120
miles to the Northward of Cape Hat
terns, on the Gulf Stream, a sea struck
the vessel's stern whfch . tore the' boat
from the davits and threw it over the
taffrail on to the deck", smashing the
wheel . and F striking .Capt. Warrei
knocked him down the after compan
ion way and killed him instantly by
breking '. his - neck."- He was baried
at sea on Nov. 29th. The mate (now
Capt.. Mason) was knocked overboard
a short litue before this, fatal accident.
but succeeded In reaching the vessej
again by means of a ropelwhich he for
tunately bd inrxist hand3.J The late
Capt Warren wastacout 45 years of
fcvaxd leaves & vrite zzd t sversi
chilirca tt his tens at h!::b:ro, Icrj
4, 1883. NO. 386
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
VJluG i c ; Lessons.
jJRS. A. M. WADDELL WILL INSTRUCT
in music, vocal and instrumental, at her real
dence 216 South Third Street.
I dec i-3t ' Star copy ; - ' - 1
DOPJT FORGET
rpo CALL : 'AT f TUB 3 AND -10 CENTS
X Store. Tho articles are rood acd can be
bought for leei than ono-hall of what you pay
elsewhere. Uuuchoii articles' and Kitchen
utensils a specialty. Full and complete stock
of Toys and Christmas Goods at the only - M
5 and lO Ceot Store; 1
Second 8t: , between Market and Dock 8U, ;
dec 44C v Mrs. Warren's- old stand.'
. " ' j i ' ii 'i i,t i . , ,i ,
Ohristmas Groceries.
CZ BOXEs ItAIS INS, best' quality":
J K ! London Layers, very superior.
5 B0X3 cn:RON.
1
TIERCE CURRANTS.
QOMPLETK STOCK OF ORANGES,
. LEMONS, FIRE CRACKERS, ' ..
- CRANBERRIES, CELERY, 1
tu. And all the Dellc icies of the season. ,
g Q PACKAGES OF MINCE MEAT,
:. Nice, fresh APPLE BUTTER, just re
ceived, which I am retailing at 8c per pound.
" All goods guaranteed best quality, and will
be sold at LOWEST PRICES. ;
James C. Stevenson.
decs .
AVOID THE RUSH I
WE WOULD ADVISE THE PUBLIC IN
GENERAL TO COME AND PUR-,
v - CHASE THEIR .
HOLIDAY GOODS !
and avoid the rush. Ladles and gentle-4
rtll find it to tbo interest to
. select from our Immense' stcck,
as it contains all
The Latest Novelties
In TOTS, HOLIDAY AND FANCY
GOODS, at j?rlces which will con
vlnce everybody who calls to be
itr
the Cheapest and most
reliable in town.
TAYLOR'S BAZAAR,
118 Market St., Wilmington, N. C.
P. S. All goods purchased now will be de
livered in excellent condition when required
dec 3
OUR PRIDE FLOUR
STILL RULES THE -DAY. '
It is undeniably the BEST FLOUR IN WIL
MINGTON, and this truth is shown in our
LARGE AND INCREASING SALES."
PICKLED SALMON.
PICKLED PIG'S FEET, -
SOU8ED TRIPE,
MACKEREL in eTery Desirable Package. '
SUGAR CURED HAMS,1
BREAKFAST STRIPS.
SUGAR CURED SHOULDERS.
Everything to please the eye and tempt tho
palate. ; ; ;
We ask you to come and see u.
P. L. BEID0EES & CO.
HO North Front St.
dec 3
Check Books
N
EW STYLES,
On the Bank of New Hanover and the First
National Bank, neatly Hthocrapbed and print
ed in folios, with extra l&ige stabs, k-very
Cheek is perforated. Bound 100 and 209 In
book. , For sale at
HEINSBERGER'S.
. Diariesibr i88d, V
JROM THE BjLALLEST POCKET SOS
to the largest Cap rise for cflco use. '
Fors la at" ,
HEINSBERGER'S,
. dee 3 -." . Live Book and Music Stores
Old 'Newspapers'' 1
jfoz ,u.r. rzzr cur at.
PLZAss iron cm.
Wt wCl ta gUd to recdvs
from our fxiends on aay tad all sz&j&ett
Ktaeral interest but '
fTna asms of the writer must always U fa
alsaed to the Editor
ComTnTralcaConi nuit be wrtKca ca csl
cas aids of the paper.
- Personalities must be avoided
And it Is especially and particularly uad ,
stood that the Editor does not always eadot
the views of correspoadcati tmlcis ia tixlt
fa the editorial enhrgma, ; '
NEW AIVEKTTiJESIE2rTO.
OPERA HOUGE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
THUHSDAY, DECEMBEJB Ol '
, - .. . . m i .
Eagasement of the World renowned llusical .
THEODORE THOHAG,
f .'. and Ids unrirallcd Orchesta ct v . -
60 SoloArtist3. - 60
rarqueue. Dress Circle and Balcony; Te-
H! lteerrod Scat Sheet .now open .
at DYER'S. 4 5t .:
Vlithout Doubt
.T J. H. H ARDIN'S ' DRUG AND SEED
btore, 12 South Front SU, New Market Baud- .
ing, you can see tho most magnificent sad at- .
tractive . display, ot -Christmas, ? Wedding sad
Holiday Presents ever brought to this dtrv
They are too numerous to mention here. 'All -v
I ask is an InspecUon of goods and e vea II I
you are sot in need I am satisfied yoawCl
buy. It Is a pleasuro for me to .aho theas
9oda. J. H. HARDIN. .
dec . A 1U South Front 8t, New Market i .
Consider Well.
T-HEN A MAN WHO WORKS FOR A
living and knows the value of money, the ques
tion of dollars arises when he thinks of buy
log his Clothing, It Is for him to consider
where he can do the belt for the least money
It Is for this reason - . .
A- & I. SHRIEK
l&Tlte the closest buyer to come and examine
for himself and ho will find that
their goods are
Unquestionably First-Class
and that their prices are at least 25 per , cent,
cheaper than then: rival houses. . '
A. & I. SHRIEK,
dec 3 ; Rempmwhjers m Market St.
AUCTION GALE.
BY AND UNDER DIRECTION OF :
J. I. MA0KS, Assignee.
The undersigned will expose
FOR SALE FOR CASH !
The well assorted stock of
Booto and Ghooo
together with the :
Furniture and Fixturea !
Contained in the store -. r
No. U3 Market Street,
Commencing on ;
Tuesday, Dec, 1 1 til, 188C,
..-.....-. , .
and to continue until the entire stock Is sold.
S. VAX AM BINGE, Auctr.
nov30Ct;
Munds Bros. 6 DoKossct,
DEALERS IN DRUGS A FANCY GOODS,
Market and Second Streets.
TICENT ARRIVALS ENABLE C3 TO
offer meat beautiful line of Fancy Goods. -
Our Goods are alt bought la New lor k by
our Agent, gotten from Importers and Mann. '
t acturers and are unlike any elsewhere oZzrtA
'bU city, a decided Inducement to persons -
" Onr Him. iliMch , m Iim. i.
immense, and we would be pleased to have "
yuf vuBiwwcrs nue sewcuons note, to bo co
livered when wanted - .
25 e nu to S5, are very pleasing. . - . - -
WIT 9 - - .
Important Arrival
A T OLD NORTH STATE SALOON, No. S
kouth Front fct., Bbl of VA. MOUNTAIN
WHISKEY. fdAirtil Riling a..
Cigaro I Oigapc l
NEW BRANDS Or UNEXCELLED t0Ck,
A luxury within reach of alL ; .
f Toilet Soap, a new and elegant Ea'a." '
Tooth Brashes, eheapest and bestL at
' - : ' WILUAM H. GRLEX'3,
: nor 10 - ' .. I1T Martwr trrr.
OysterG--OyGterc!
' T7. c. davis & to::. j f 0