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jB",ja,"BssiMwilMSisMssssBasrfc j.i.ni.juria.utg. unag i N'y ' j astir.;' J "j'Udi m m..- THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL. 1 TERMS OP ADVERTISING. r i r 1 ENGELHARD fc PIUCL, Proprietors, To whom aU Letters on Business must be addressed. Ttrmi of Subscription. Weekly Paper, one year, invariably in advance, 13 00 rv, months. " .... dw Daily Paper, one year, invariably in advance, $10 00 ail uiuuiuoi . . - - . three months, " " 3 00 one month, " " 1 00 For the Journal. THE RED INFANTRY." Dedicated to Lieut. CoL Jno. D. Tatlob, former Comman der of the 1st Battalion of N. C. Heavy Artillery and de tachment 3Cth N. C. BegimenL O'er the breastworks to the van, Bush forward every man ; And manv a face grew wan In the "Bed Infantry." On, on, they wildly rush, Through thorns and tangled brush Av, gallantly th-y push ' The brave " Bed Infantry." And through the battle Bmoke, Mow rapidly tney broke, To deal a mighty stroke The brave " Bed Infantry." With many a lusty yet, Which oft was heard to swell, A sign that all is well, Bush the " Bed Infantry." Up to the first redoubt, They charge the enemy out, And raise a clam'rous shout The brave " Bed Infantry." The enemy secure, From a second breastwork pour, Their deadly misslen o'er The brave "P.ed Infantry," And many a gallant brave, Now found a gory grave ; And none would succor, save The brave " Bed Infantry." The bugle sounds retreat, And swarming missiles fleet Their gallant ranks deplete The brave " Red Infantry." And many a cruel dart Pierced many a manly heart ; Hut well thev bore their part The'brave " Bed Infantry." They went in proud array, And bleeding came away ; Their names will live for aye The brave "Bed Infantry." Harry Liohtheart. ,Mhuro, y. (.'.. Jtmevtl,., 186. The let Battalion of Heavy Artillery were serving aa in fantry, and the artillery trimmings to their uniforms .nused them to be designated by the South Carolinians and Georgians as the " Bed Infantry." This Battalion '.vent into the charge at Bentonville with 267 rank and file, ;md came out with 115. Every officer was killed, wounded or captured, except two. Capt. Rankin being among those killed. Col. Taylor, who was in command, lost an arm while gallantly leading hia men up to the enemy's breast works. TIIK WASTE OP WAR. Give me the gold that war had cost, Before this peace-expanding day, The wasted skill, the labor lost The mental treasure thrown away, And I will buy each rood of soil In every yet discovered land ; Where hunters roam, where peasants toil Where many peopled cities stand. I'll clothe each shivering wretch on earth, In needful, ay, in brave attire ; Venture befitting banquet mirth, Which kings might envy and admire. In every vale, on every plain, A school shall glad the gazer's sight, Where every poor man's ehild may gain Pure knowledge, free as air and light. I'll build asylums for the poor, By age or ailment made forlorn ; And none shall thrust them from the door, Or sting with looks or words of scorn. I'll link each alien hemisphere, Help honest men to conquer wrong ; Art, Science, Labor, nerve and cheer, Beward the poet for hia song. In every free and peopled clime A vast Walhalla hall shall stand ; A marble edifi -e sublime, For the illustrious of the land : A Pantheon for the truly great, The wiee, benificent and just ; A place of wide and lofty state To honor and to hold their dust. The Army of Northern Virginia. The concluding paragraph in an article in the Crescent Monthly, entitled " General Lee and his Campaigns," by J. Quitman Moore, Esq., is the most grateful and touching tribute to the gallant army of Northern Virginia and its last and most renowned chief that we have read : "There stood the mournful remnants of that once glorious army that had dipped its conquer ing banners in the crimson tide of eight and twen ty sanguinary battles, and strewn its heroic slain from the feet of the Pennsylvania mountains to the gates of its own capital city ; that had given Manassas to Beauregard, and twined the fame of of the Seven Pines' battle in the laurel wreath of Johnston ; that had caused the waters of the She nandoah eternally to murmur the fame of Stonewall Jackson, and stretching its right arm out to the distant West, had planted vic tory on the drooping banners of Bragg ; that had witnessed four gigantic campaigns, and through all their shiftings and tragic scenes, and under all difficulties and dangers, had remained steadfast and faithful to the last. And after hav ing witnessed the rising of the Southern constel lations as it loomed up brightly on the horizon of war, pursuing to its splendid zenith the fiery path of Mars, now beheld, not unmoved, its declining splendors, going down in the gloom of eternal night. And he, its illustrious chief, whose lofty plumo was ever its rallying point in battle, and around whom its affections -warmly clustered, now commended it'for its past devo tion, and bade it adieu forever. Slowly and sadly he rode from that mournful field, and the cause that he fought for was beneath the foot of power. Few were the eyes that grew not moist at witness ing that departure. It was the agony of a great cause finding expression in the sublime soul of its great defender. And though that cause be dead, yet will its memory continue to live, and ever hon ored will be those illustrious names that sacrificed at its altars. And on the scroll of fame no name among the list of eminent worthies will shine with a purer, serener, or more resplendent light than that of Eobert Edmund Lee. His fame is monumental. His name will be ilaced along side of thofco of the great captains of history Marlboro' s.nd Saxe, of Tilly and Eugene ; and as loug as the fame of the Southern struggle shall linger in tradition and song, will his memory be cherished by the descendents of the Southern races ; while his character will ' stand up in the twilight of history like some old grand cathedral, lifting itself in imperishable beauty above the ob jects of earth, majestic in its vast proportions, aw ful in its solemn stateliness, sublime in its severe simplicity." Gzs. FrrzHXGii Lee. We have just seen an ar ticle strongly praising General Fitzhugh Lee, son of General Bobert E. Lee. Most heartily do we endorse everything in favor of that ofheer, ex cepting his participation in tho rebellion. It is very little that he was the handsomest officer in the Southern armies, but it is very much that he possessed unsurpassed military skill and science, and nobleness of feeling. We were his guest in his humble tent, open to the winds of winter, but for some loosely entwined pine boughs, yet his hospitality, all unobtrusive, unostentatiousnesp, was worthy of a Paladin. In military science, we think him the first man oi the South his father accepted. Louisville Journal. The Maine Conference of the M. E. Church North, passed the usual resolutions against rebel traitors, and the sum of all villanies, endorsed Congress and denounced the President. rm7i o m mi YOL. 22. STATE NEWS. Lawyers. The following gentlemen obtained License to practice in the Superior Courts of law in this State : lroy M. McAfee, Cleaveland county, N. C. 8. E. Hines, Chowan. Wm. M. Cocke, Buncombe. B. F. Lehman, Craven. Aug't. 8. Seymour, Craven. James C. Gilmer, Surry. J. Cassius L. Gudger, Haywood. John A. Gilmer, Jr., Guilford. James G. Martin, Buncombe. Jos. B. Cherry, Bertie. B. F. Simmons, Montgomery. Elias Hurley, Montgomery. " John J. Lansdell, Granville. Charles C. Pool, Pasquotank. James D. Mclver, Moore. Bichard W. Nixon, New Hanover. Alphonso C. Avery, Burke. Bichard C. Badger, Wake. Confederate Dead. The Index furnishes addi tional lists of Confederate dead near the city of Petersburg. Among these published are the fol lowing from this State : J A Bobertson, Co I, 5th N C. Henry Toler, Co E, 24th N C. Michel Sullivan, Co O, 24th N C. J A McCarter, Co H, 49th N C. A M Snyder, Co C, 25th N C. D B Elsington, Co E, 1st N C. Pinckney S Sides, Co K, 35th N C Inf. W C Baber, 56th N C. Thos Nuby, 25 C. Forward Cotton. We have received from Mrs. Mahala Barnes, at tantonsburg, a cotton button, gathered on Tuesday the 5th inst., which consid ering the backwardness of Spring, we think re markably early. Wilson Carolinian. Nomination Confirmed. Among the nomina tions confirmed by the Senate in executive ses sion on the 11th, was Elijah H. Willis to be Col lector of Customs, at Plymouth, N. C. Confederate Dead. The ladies of Charlotte )ropose to hold a Promenade Concert, about the ast of this month, the proceeds to be applied to the preservation of the remains of the Confederate soldiers now lying in the suburbs of that city. Bears About. A gentleman living in the vicin ity of Auburn, in this county, states that a huge bear was discovered in that neighborhood last Saturday evening. Where bruin came from was not known, but his pursuers did not capture tho black wanderer. As he is still at large, the young men in that vicinity should endeavor to arrest the intruder. Progress. The Gee Tkial. The Military Court resumed on yesterday, tho examination of witnesses for the defence. Capt. Goodman, being the last witness, was put upon the stand. To-day he is to be cross- i examined by the prosecution. His testimony will close the case, lhe arguments will be reserved for another day. Maj. Gee's counsel has entered a plea before Judge Brooks, we understand, for a writ of habeas corpus. WTe have not heard the re sult. Sentinel, 13t7i inst. Gen. Thomas L. Clingman, formerly U. S. Sen ator, and one of the ablest men in the country, has gone to mining in the Western portion of this State. Supreme Court. On Tuesday last, the Court appointecTS. F. Phillips, Esq., of Orange, report er of decisions of the Supreme Court. The Limb Factory. We have heretofore omit ted to state, that the Jewett Company, which was the successful competitor for the contract to fur nish limbs to our disabled soldiers, have establish ed a branch factory in this city and have a num ber of workmen engaged in the manufacture of artificial limbs. A number have already been sup plied, and measures are being received daily. The factory is located in the bayonet factory in the northern part of the city. Sentinel. Brevet Maj. Gen. John C. Eobinson has been ordered to relieve Gen. T. H. Euger, as Military Commander of North Carolina. City Post Office. A temporary and not very sightly building has been erected by the govern ment for the City Post Office, on the corner of the lot formerly occupied by the Lawrence Hotel. The government b .ght this lot some time before the war, and designed erecting there a fine sub stantial building for the U. S. Circuit Court and the Post Office. The building we hope to see erected before many years. We presume our worthy Postmaster will soon move to his new quarters. Ral. Sentinel. NovEii Marriage. Yesterday afternoon, quite a novel marriage took place in our city. The facts in the case, so fax as we are informed, were as follows : Justice A. C. Latham, while engaged upon the bench during the sitting of the court, was called upon to perform the marriage ceremonv to a cou ple of individuals who wished to leap into the matrimonial state. Justice Latham proceeded immediately to where the parties were, and nnd ing them armed and equipped as the law directs in such cases, made and provided, joined John Whitaker and Martha Hughes, in the holy bonds of wedlock upon the public highway in the pres ence, and to the delight of numerous colored in dividuals who were standing by. Nevcbern Tir$e$. E. Ti. Stamros. of this State, is one of the ora tors of the Philanthropic Society, at Hamprey Sydney uoiiege, to-day. The Weldon State has been presented with a chicken having four legs. Mr. W. H. Pearson, of Halifax, grows them. The counties of Edgecombe, Chowar. and Wilkes, have resolved to pay the gold value of the debts contracted by them respectively during the war. Stay Law. Judge Howard, chairman of the committee on the Staw Law, has presented a bill, which changes some of the features of the bill passed by the Legislature, and is more full and complete. It was very largely discussed in the Convention on yesterday. The impression pre vails that the people demand such a bill, and we judge from the indications that Mr. Howard's bill will pass with some modifications Sentinel. The Wilmington, Carlotte and Rutherford Railroad. By the contract recently given to this company, we have a mail three times a week from Wilmington, and the same number of times from j Charlotte, virtually giving us a daily mail at this point. rom Sand Hill to this place the mail is brought in two horse haoks, arriving here between 10 and 11 p. m., and bringing us the: papers of that morning's issue from Wilmington. As soon as it can be done, hacks or stages will be put on the whole length of the route from Sand Hill" to Charlottee for the accommodation of travelers. By this arrangement they will be able to make the trip between Wilmington and Charlotte, or vice verba, nine hours sooner than by anv other route. : We hope soon to be able to announce that the line has been stocked and arrangements oompleted to do this. Wadsboi'o' Argus. Major Gee's Trial. The Commission was en gaged on yesterday in reading over the evidence. This is veiy voluminous, embracing over 1,000 pages. The Court has been in session over 80 days, though only 55 have been actually consumed in the trial. Strong hopes are entertained of Maj. Gee's triumphant acquittal. Raleigh Sentinel, 15th jnqf. Masonic. At the regular Annual Meeting of St. John's Lodge No. 3, A. F. F. A. M., in this city,' on Wednesday evening last, the following gentlemen were chosen as officers of the Lodge for the ensuing year, viz : C. C. Clark, W. M. ; R. S. Primrose, S. W. ; J. W. Baxter, J. W. ; J. D. Flanner, Treasurer ; J. P. Dillingham, Secretary; F. C. Roberts, S. D. ; Thos. Gates, J. D. ; Thos. Parsons, Tyler. Nevcbern Commercial, Wilmington; c, Thursday MOKma, june 21, 1866. . Admiral Wilkes of ifche Trent notorip.tv. Jias bought large landed property in the heart of this State. Cumberland County Court. This Court was in session last week. The News says : On Thursday, the magistrates met, and ordered that a jail be built, that the Graham Baker farm be purchased for a Poor Farm, and that a com mittee be appointed to confer with a committee from Harnett county, concerning tne. building of a bridge over Little River, at Jno. & Williams'. The Fayetteville & Raleigh Plank road was ta ken in charge by the county. , ; Newbebn Matters. Several shade trees were blown down in Newbern on the 14th inst. During the storm the schooner Delmar was struck by lightning and much injured. "Loyalty" in Salisbury. The Salisbury Ban ner makes complaint that a street in that town is named "in honor of the illiterate, dogmatical, bombastic Brevet Brigadier General Cooper, who lorded it over our heart-broken and defenceless people so handsomely after the surrender of Gen. Johnston. Such fawning is rediculous and contemptible. NEWS SUMMARY. Conviction of a Murderer. Cincinnati, June 10. The second trial of Samuel Covert, for the murder of the Roosa familv, at Lebanon, Ohio, yesterday resulted in a verdict of murder in the first degree. . Harrison McNeal, a brother-in-law of Covert, is to be tried as an accessory. Examination of Colonel Roberts, President of the Fenians. New York, June 11. The ex amination of Colonel Roberts before the United States Commissioner was commenced to-day. Very little information was elicited from the wit nesses, Messrs. Gillen, Cuff and O'Rourke. Gen eral W. R. Strong is dangerously ill from a para lytic shock. Buffalo, June 11. General Barry has received an answer from General Meade regarding the trans portation of the Fenians now congregated here to a large number. General Meade says that the United States does not feel called upon to stand the expense of sending these men home, and does not give the required permission to furnish trans portation. The Fenians Arrested at St. Louia. St. Louis, June 11th. The Fenian war having en ded. Judge Treat has dismissed the case of A. L. Moran in the District Court. It is probable that all other arrested parties will also be dis charged. Schooner with the Fenian Flag Flying. De troit, June 10. The schooner Dickinson, from Chicago, came down the river this morning flying the Fenian n g. She was brought to, boarded, and examined by the cutter Sherman. None but the crew were found aboard. Proposed Taxes on Wool and Cotton. The Houe Committee on Ways and Means will report an increased duty on foreign wool competing with American. The Senate Committee on Finance is expected to reduce the tax of five cents a pound on cotton, or fix it upon a sliding scale, according to the average cost of its production of market price. The remonstrances from all quarters against the five cent tax are overpowering. Several speeches were made and memorials pre sented in the House on Saturday, asking aid in the reconstruction of the levees on the Mississip pi. A special Ogdensburg dispatch says the Ameri can sloop Creole was fired into by some drunken Canadian volunteers, who thought she was loaded with Fenianp. The Congressional Investigating Committee re port nearly two hundred different crimes commit ted in Memphis during the riots. No arrests have been made. The marine hospital of South Carolina has been transformed into a freedmen's school." White Editor of a kegro Newspaper Arrest ed for Swindling Negroes. Augusta, June 12. J. E. Bryant, editor of the Loyal Georgian, the freedmen's organ, was arrested by the civil author ity this afternoon, for attempting to defraud ne groes out of money borrowed of them when he (Bryant) was an officer of the government. He was released, a colored man becoming his security. Could not Take the Oath. Charleston, June 12. Edgar M. Lazarus and J. F. W. Walter, Uni ted States collectors, have resigned, as they could not take the test oath. A Man Missing. Philadelphia, June 12. A reward of one thousand dollars has been offered for information of Henry J. Batchellor, of Boston, who has been missing since the 29th ultimo, when he left the Eagle Hotel, in this city, and it is feared has been foully dealt with. He was about forty years of age, five feet nine inches high, slen der built, black curly hair and moustache, and dark complexion. He had on his person about one hundred dollars, a gold watch and chain and diamond ring. This reward will be paid for in formation, if the missing man is found living, or for his remains, if dead, by Benjamin Franklin, chief of the Philadelphia detective police. The Tax Bill. The Senate Finance Commit tee will not complete the revision and examina tion of the tax bid before the last of the week. The memory of the deceased Lieut. General Scott is to be honored by Congress, in an appro priate manner on the 4th of July. John Townsend. Esq., of Edisto Island, S. C, who gave the Confederacy $100,000 in gold in 1861, has not been more successful in keeping his hired German laborers than he was in retaining his slaves. He says : "They cost me thirty-five dollars each to bring then to Charleston from New York. I fed them far better than I ever thought of feeding my hands, even gave them cof fee and sourkrout, when what should they do but demand butter for their bread and milk for their coffee, and the next thing the whol? crowu jeft me." A convention of Texas planters was held in Aus tin last week, to organize a joint stock company, with a capital of $1,000,000, having for its object the importation of labor and the sale of Texas lands to immigrants. The plan of operations re ported is to employ agents tp. induce European labor and capital to emigrate to Texas. The com pany has been fully organized and only awaits the sanction of the Legislature and the granting of the requisite subsides to go into operation. Miss Augusta J. Evans (" Beulah ") has asked permission of the Common Council of Mobile to erect a marble monument thirty feet high in the Bienville Square, " in honor oi the faithful standard-bearers of our lost cause." The ladies of Winchester on Wednesday last paid a most imposing tribute to the Confederate dead interred there. The procession comprised several thousand ladies from different sections of the Valley, and extended over half a mile in length. The ceremonies at the cemeteries were most beautiful and appropriate. - General Wigf all, ex-Confederate Senator from Toxas, is in Londdn, and is about starting out to lecture on the negro, beginning in the jungles of Africa and concluding with a review of his present position, ffl 'America!' . - V, . " . Tb MlMlasIppi Press Congestion. New Orleans, June 9, 1866; The Mississippi Press Convention, at Jackson, have passed resolutions declaring that the people accept the abitrament of arms in good faith , will support emancipation and elevate the freedmen, and endorse the President's policy of reconstuc tion. They say Stevens, Sumner & Co. - are at tempting. to . destroy the Constitution and estab lish a despotic government. yCSiX Slit vi. jh in in in in n tfiTi, '1&VIU1ll fll lll 111 111 11 it I ': "i-i.- : , DARBY AND THE RAH. k, 'Twas one of those days when the sun in its per pendicular altitude looks at two sides of the hedge at once a lovely midsummer day when nature was laughing till her sides ached, and mother earth, in her gayest mood, was lavishing her promises and her smiles to her often ungrateful children, the lambs were skipping to and fro within their en closed pastures, and the cows, with grave and ma tron aspect, were lolling in the sun, and rumina ting their already gathered repast everything seemed happy except the shepherd Darby. Poor fellow ! A " green and yellow melancholy" had settled on his manly cheek ; his grief he re vealed not, but let "concealment, like a worm i' the bud," prey upon his spirits ; he stalked about the field like a ghost, or leaned upon his erook in silent despair. :, Lord Amplefield and Squire Buckthorn were riding past to dinner. "I wonder," said his lordship to the squire, " what can be the matter with my shepherd Dar by, ; He seems in a galloping consumption, and were I tp lose him, I would not see his like again for many a long day. He is the most honest, steady, careful creature in the world, aud never told a lie in his life." "Never told a lie in his life! Good! Why, my lord, do you really believe such nonsence ?" " Decidedly I do. I know your opinion is not very favorable as to the moral character of our dependents, yet there are some among them not unworthy of trust." They now advanced nearer, and his lordship held up his whip as a sighal and over bounded Darby. "Well, Darby, that shower we had last night served the pastures." "It did, my lord, and the cows will give a larger meal, and require milking earlier this evening through means of it." "Darby, bring over my favorite ram, that this gentleman may see it." "Yes, my lord. Hallo, Sweeper,, awcy for Ball face." In a few minutes the dog hunted the ram up from the flock. "That's a clever turn, my worthy, said the squire, there's half a crown to drink. " " Thanks to your honor, said Darby, "but the worth of that in strong drink will serve me a year, and yet I'll spend it on drink all in one night." "Explain this riddle, Darby." "Why, sir, when I feel myself merry enough without it, where's the use in taking it ? That stream can slake my thirst as well. Yet I'll not speak for others many a one there are who must have strong drink to give them false spirits. On them will 1 spend it to open their hearts and make them forget their day's toil." " You are a worthy fellow and a philosopher," said Lord Amplefield with a look of triumph, as he and the squire rode off. " What say you to my shepherd now ?" " A mighty plausible fellow, indeed ! Yet proud as you are of him, my lord, I bet a score of sheep that before two days I'll make him tell you a bare faced lie, out and out." "Done !" said his lordship. The wager was laid, and the squire set out on his lie-making expedition. He soon ascertained the cause of Darby's melan choly. There had beeii a quarrel between him and the girl of his heart, the lovely Cauthleen. Pride prevented a reconciliation, though both would have given the world to be in each other's arms. To her the squire bent his steps, succeed ed in drawing out the secret that she loved Darby with a heart and a half, and then artfully upbraid ed her with unkindness in neglecting the "worthy young fellow," who was dying for her, contrived to inveigle her, by a series of falsehoods, into a plan to get reconciled to Darby, and while in the height of his happiness, to coax the ram from him, It succeeded next day to admiration and the laughing girl tripped home, leading the animal with a kerchief taken from her snowy bosom. Darby was now left to solitary reflection. The hour was rapidly approaching when his lordship usually took his round, and he would infallibly miss his favorite ram what was to be done ? To tell a lie appeared to his honest mind the very es sence of degradation to equivocate was meanness execrable yet an excuse must be had ! A sud den thought seized him he resolved to see how alie would look before he told it ; so placing his hat on a stake, in order to personate himself, he retired to a little distance, and, in the character of his lordship, hailed the effigy as follows : "Good morrow, Darby." "Good morrow, my lord." "How are the flocks to-day, Darby ?" " Pretty fair, my lord." "Darby, I don't see my favorite ram where is he?" " Oh, my lord, he he he." "He what. Darby." " He was drown-ed my my lord!" "Darby, if I did not know your general charac ter for carefulness, I should feel exceedingly an noyed, but I presume it wns r.s accident. Send the fat and hide up to the castle." "That won't do!" murmured Darby, slowly turning away. He resolved to try again. "Good morrow, Darby." "Good morrow, my lord." " Are the flocks well to-day, Darby ?" "Bravely, my lord." "And my ram, Darby, where is he ?" "My lord, he he ." " Is there anything wrong ? tell me at once." " He was sto-len, my lord." "Stolen ! stolen ! I saw him this morning as I was riding past. When was he stolen ?" " That won't do, either," exclaimed the poor shepherd, as he turned away the second time. " Cruel, cruel Cauth ! " Something seemed to whisper to him, "Try if perhaps the truth will do ! " Fresh courage animated his desponding mind, and wheeling about, he recommenced the colloquy, and on coming to the usual interrogation , Where :, is the ram," he dropped on his knees, and ex claimed ; ' Gn, ; iny lord, I had a falling out with my sweetheart, and she would not make it up with me unless I made her a present of your lordship's fa vorite ram. Discharge me my lord ; do with me what you please, but I could not bring myself to. tell your lordship alie!" "That will do," shouted Darby, springing from his knees, and walking up and down with a feel ing of honest exultation. He had scarcely time to compose himself when his lordship and the squire appeared. Darby, on the usual interrogation be ing put, dropped, on his knees, and told "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth;" and instead of seeing a frown gathering on his lordship's countenance he beh Id him turn with a look of triumph towards the squire, while he ex claimed : "An honest man's the noblest work of God." The ladies are informed, in conclusion, that the squire's forfeited sheep were given to Cauthleen as a dower, and in taking the hand of her shep herd,' she' promised never again to put his truth and constancy to so severe a trial. T. E. Destruction of Crops and Property in Texas. The New Orleans Picayune says : "We learn from Jefferson, Texns, that so sud den and high were the floods, from the recent h,eayy rains in that vicinity, that much merchan dise was reached before it could be removed. In some instances the water rose even to the tops of the houses, and numerous foundations w re un dermined. Many herds of cattle, also, were over taken by the overflowing waters and starved; or drowned. All our Red River exchanges speak of similar disastrous floods, which have deluged the whole country, sweeping away dwellings and lay ing waste crops." v : : t ., At Albia, Wisconsin, June 1st, a vigUance com mittee hung Garrett Thompson fororses tealing, house burning anJ murder no. 20. AX ORDINANCE. An Obdiwajjce in relation to taxation by the County Court. Whebeas, conflicting opinions are entertained in re gard to the power and duty of the Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions in levying taxes for county purposes, Whereas, taxes have been imposed in various counties on different constrnctions of the law ; Now, therefore, To settle all difflcnlties in regard to said powers and duties, Sec. I. Be it ordained by tlt Delegates of the people in Convention assembled, as follows: That the Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, of the several counties of this State, (a majority of the Justices being present) shall have power during the present year to levy taxes on such subjects and persons within their counties as are now taxed for State purposes, and all levies by said Courts heretofore made are hereby made valid and confirmed. Sec. II. All such Courts, whether they have heretofore levied or not, at a general or special term, may make such changes, discriminations and exceptions in the levies made by them, as they may deem advisable. Sec. IIL The powers of the County Courts shall only ex tend to those persons and subjects on which the taxes are payable by the sheriffs into the public treasnrv. Sec. IV. The powers, regulations and penal'ties author ized and prescribed to enforce the payment of State taxes, shall be extended to include county taxes, and the sheriff and other officers shall be subject to like liabities for fail ure or malfeasance in the discharge of their duties. Sec V. Whenever the Justices of the Courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of any county have failed to levy taxes for the support of their insane, as prescribed in the act ratified 10th day of March, 1866, entitled, " An act to secure a better government for the insane asylum," the courts of said counties, (seven Justices being present) may at a special or regular term levy such taxes . Sec. VI. This ordinance shall take effect from its rati fication. Batified 12th day of June, A. D., 1866. E. G. Eeade, President. J. H. Moobe, Secretary. B. C. Badger. Assistant Secretary. I hereby certify that the foreeroine is a tm ennv rm filA in this office. Given under my hand the 13th day of June, D., 1866. B. W. Best. Secretary of State. Blajor Gee's Trial. The examination of Capt. Goodman closed on yesterday. JVlucn of it we understand was doc umentary and very clear and strong for the de fence. At the close of the testimony Col. D. P. Holland, senior counsel for the accused, then said : And now we close the case in behalf of the de fence, and here gentlemen, I desire, as counsel, to state that the evidence of the witness who has just been on tne stand, and who has testified so much from official documents and papers, besides his verbal testimony, would necessarily require us to ask a further adjournment to complete the argu ment that we have already prepared to address to this court, but which we could not complete with out incorporating the testimony of this witness, because we could not, of course, make an argu ment upon evidence that was not at that time be fore the Court. That argument is ready, except that testimony. We have diligently and faithfully carried out that which we stated to the Commission we would at tempt. To get the argument here, we would have to ask the commission for a further delay to bring in the testimony of Uaptain Cioodman to complete it. And while that is the case, and would necessari ly delay this Commission, yet we do not think gentlemen, that it is necessary for us to ask for further time. Nor do we think it would be pro per to ask for further time from this Commission to complete this argument, and bring it before them. And we think it would be improper to bring before the Commission an incomplete ar gument, and therefore we say that we will submit this case without argument, if the Judge Advo cate will do likewise. We cannot present to this Commission a stronger argument of the innocence of the accused than the record of the evidence be fore you. If that evidence is not an argument, there is no necessity for us to make any. If the Judge Advocate will agree to this proposition, we submit the cause of the accused into your hands, trusting in God and your Honors, that his inno cence, which we have shown here from the record, may by you be declared. The Judge Advocate replied that considering the offer by the defence he did not think his duty required him to delay the case by asking a furthfer adjournment. The evidence is before the Court and the case is submitted without argument. . The proceedings will go up to the War Depart ment 'Or the President for revision, and conse quently some time will elapse before a final ren dering of the verdict. In the meantime the health of - Major Gee, ari sing from his long confinement, requires that he should be allowed greater liberty. Under the cir cumstances, it appeal's to us it should be granted. Raleiqh Sentinel. Mr. Davis Judge Underwood's Reply to the Ap plication to Admit Him to Bail. From the Washington Chronicle. I have considered the application made by Mr. Shea, of counsel, to admit Jefferson Davis to bail. Under the circumstances, the application might have been more properly made to me when re cently holding the Circuit Court at Richmond. But under the law it may doubtless be made al so in vacation, and I will briefly state my views of it and my conclusions : In the States which were lately in active rebel lion, military jurisdiction is still exercised and martial law enforced. The civil authorities, State and Federal, have been required or permitted to resume partially their respective functions, but the President, as Commander-in-Chief, still controls their action so far as he thinks such control necessary to pacifica tion and restoration. In holding the District and Circuit Courts of Virginia, I have uniformly recognized this condi tion. Jefferson Davis was arrested under a proclama tion of the President, charging him with compli city in the assassination of the late President Lin coln. He has been held ever since, and is now j held, as a military prisoner. He is not and never has been m the custody of the marshal for tne District of Virginia, and he is not, therefore, with in the power of the court. While this condition remains, no proposition for bail can be properly entertained, and I do not wish to indicate any probable action under the circumstances. JOHN C. UNDERWOOD, District Judge. Alexandria, June 11, 1866. Mr, Da-ris' Case to be Considered in Cabinet The President's Enemies wish Him to take the Re sponsibility of Mr. Davis' Release. Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun. Washington, June 11. Mr. Horace Greely and Mr. Schell, of New York, are still here, and have been actively engaged in urging upon the proper authorities the release of Jefferson Davis upon bail, which they offer in any sum, or by parole. Mr. Schell stated to-day that the subject would be considered in the. Cabinet to-morrow, (Tuesday,) when it would probably be determined. If not, he should return home. There can be no doubt that the President and a great majority of the pub lic desire that Jefferson Davis should be released from: confinement, if he cannot be tried. The question now is,, how can it be done ? There seems to be no wav that will not virtually, at least, devolve the responsibility of the act upon the President. The President's political opponents desire that he will release Mr. Davis by parole or pardon so that they can assail him for encour aging treason.' . The President may order that Mr. Davis be re leased: on parole. He must be taken out of mili tary custody entirely. Then he may be arrested under the Norfolk indictment, and the United States District Attorney and Judge may admit him to bail to appear at the Court in October. Bat ttrc object yrOX UQ doubt be effected in some way, lTsTIa or leas, for each and every ineer 1 square, of 10 line, tion, $1. 1 OA nor ftnvtarA fa fl.rh Special Notices will be charged and every insertion. -ry cbarac All Obituaries and private publications of ew tar, are charged as advertisements. . ,.. 3"No advertisement, reflecting upon private charac ter, can, under any cihcttmstances, be admitted.' Mr. Davis Case In Congress Mr. Boutwcll Reso lution. In the House of Representatives on Monday, Mr. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, introduced the following, and demanded the previous question upon its adoption : Whebeas, It is notorious that Jefferson Davis was the leader of the late rebellion and is guilty of treason under the laws of tho TTnitpil HfnfAa nr wimwiag v clamation of the President of May 18, 1865, tile said Davis t r llu ""Fcny in me piot to assassinate tn Resident of the United Statos, and said proclamation has not been revoked or annulled ; therefore, lie SOlVed. That in (ha nnininn Ki. 1Tr.., TAV...Av; 118 V5 kept c?8tdy and subjected to trial The Sr.en.lrer Raid fbaf ibn vaerAnH a be introduced at this time except by unanimous consent. Mr. Rogers of New Jersey, objected. Mr. Boutwell then moved to tsnsnfmd thts mlos in order to enable him to introduce the resolu tion ; and the motion was agreed to yeas 07, nays, 36 : two-thirds havinc voted in favor there of: Mr. Rogers said that hAwnnlfl .rk obV Mia crentleman from MassnnhnsAtta TMr there was any pretence now that Jefferson Davis ? i was in any way implicated in the assassination conspiracy ? lhe bpeaker said that debate was not in order. Mr. Roarers, amid loud rnVs nf tnrder " "at. der," said that the charge was contrary to the fact, ouu tiio evidence wnicn nas lately been ad duced. The Speaker said that Mr. Rogers was rlpnrlv out of order, and that, when called to order, he ought to take his seat. lhe preamable and resolution wera acrAAd tn yeas 105, nays 19. Question of tne Release of Mr. Davis Alleged In vasion by the Canadians. Washington. June 13. Charles O'Connor and ex-Governor Pratt had another long interview with the President to-day on the subject of the re lease of Jefferson Davis. The indications are that the efforts in Mr. Davis behalf will not be suc cessful, and, despite the assertions to the contra ry, there is good reason to state that there has never, as yet, been any probability of Mr. Davis being released from confinement. The report published in all the papers that tho British troops had entered our bo. ders in pursuit of Fenians is pronounced to bo untrue, on author ity of the War Department, which has received in formation that no such thing occurred. We are pleased to report that Bishop Soule, though feeble, is comfortable. He is able to bo about his room. MARRIED. In the County of Brunswick, on the 6th inst., bv D. K. Mints, Esq., Mr. FBANKLIN GALLOWAY, to Miss SA-' BAH E. DBEW, all of Brunswick County, N. C. Near Fayettevile, on Thursdav morning, June 7th, by the Bev. J. M.Sherwood, Mr. BOBEBT SO UTHEBLAND, of Wilmington, to Mias MABTHA I. BOS WELL. DIED, On Thursday morning, June 14th, in Raleigh, at the residence of her father, Hon. B. M. Sanders, Miss Anna P. SANDEBS. a rsi A TTT eldest son of Paul F., and Annie Faison, aged one ytar In this city, on Thursday afternoon, 14th inst., LIZZIE, oldest daughter of Henry and Eliza Hutaf, aged 6 years and 7 months. Business IVolire. JAS. B. HUG GINS respectfully announces to his friends that he is acrain in business in Wilmington, with bin father, L. B. HUGOINS, in the GBOCEBY and GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS, at their old Stand. South east corner of Market and Second streets (54 and 56 Market street), where they will be pleased to see all who may favor them with a call. The business will be conducted under the name and style of HUGGINS & CO. June 3 211-dAwtf North Carolina Agricultural House AND HARDWARE STORE. MITCHELL, ALLEN & CO.. 3 POLLOCK STREET, NEWBERN. WATER STREET, WILMINGTON. T. J. MITCHELL. GEO. ALLEN. D. T. CARBAWAY. May 10. li-tf SHACKELFORD, HAAS & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 159 Front St., New York, No. 32 Water Street, Wilmington, N. C. BUT AND SELL ON C03OUSSI0N, NAVAL STORES, COTTON, LUMBER, COTTON YARNS, &c.t &c. Constantly on hand, in Wilnungton, and for sale at wholesale, a large assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES. Sole Agents in North Carolina for the Sale of WHTTEMOBE'S COTTON CARDS. Refek to Messrs. J. Stiner & Co.. 49 Vesev St.. Mcshi . Moses A Schiffer, 32 Broad St. x eo o w-l-tf 8. D. WALLACE. J. B. SOCTHEBAAM'. WALLACE & SOCTUEBLAKD, aENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, OFFICE NO. 24 NOBTH WATEB STBEET, (Wharves and Warehouses foot of Walnut St.,1 WILMINGTON, N. C. 3 Will eive nromnt nersonal attention to all consitm. ments of Naval Stores, Cotton, Spririts Turpentine, Rosin, Tar, Provisions, &c, Ac., either for e ale or shipment. Also, to forwarding Merchandize, &c. eD s w-l-tf BENNETT, VANPELT & CO., 3 WHITEHALL STREET, NEW YORK. SHIPMENTS OF COTTON, NAVAL STORES, PRO visions. Ac. will be forwarded to ua bv Messrs. Wal lace & Southerland, of Wilmington, who will pay revenue mx unu uiner cnarges. au guoas covered by insurance, with or without advices. Feb. 15 2-tf ALtXANDER SPRUNT, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Wilmington, N, C. April 19. 12-6ai S. T.-1860--X. PERSONS OF 8EDENTABY HABITS TROUBLED with weaitness, lassitude, palpitation of the heart, iack of appetite, distress after eating, topid liver, consti pation, &c., deserve to suffer if they will not try the cele brated PLANTATION BITTERS, which are now recommended by the highest medical au thorities and warranted to produce an immediate bene ficial effect. They are exceedingly agreeable, perfectly pure, and must supercede all other tonics where a healthy, gentle stimulant is required. They purify, strengthen and invigorate. They create a healthy appetite. They are an antidote to change of waler and diet. They overcome effects of dissipation and late hours. They strengthen the system and enliven the mind. They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fever. They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach. They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation. They cure Diarrhoea and Cholera Morbus. They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Headacne. They make the weak strong, the languid brilliant, and are exhausted nature's great restorer. They are compos ed of the celebrated Cahaaya bark, wintergren, sassafras, roots and he be, all preserved in perfectly pure St. Croix ram. For particulars see circulars and testimonials around each bottle. Beware of impostors. Examine every bottle. See that it has an unmutilated metal cap over the top of each bot tle, and green label for exportation, around each seek. See descriptive circular around each bottle. P. 11. DRAKE & CO., NVf York. April 19
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