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n It THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL. WILMINGTON, N. C, TiniRSDAT, NOVEMBER 1, 1S60. Wilmington, Cliarlottc and Rutherford Kail Hoard. We wero glad to seo so large a meeting of the Stockholders of the Wilmington, Char lotte and Rutherford Railroad assembled in the City Hall on yesterday, the proceed ings of -which we giro in another column. The mere fact that so many gentlemen have left their homes in this busy season and in the prevailing scarcity of money, demon strates the interest felt in the success and completion of this great work. The report of the President and Direc tors, read to the meeting, mates a flat tering iexhibit of the earnings of their un finished road. The exhibit, says the report, "is particularly encouraging. The road haa never, yet, been able to reach cither of its termini, or even the rich producing country -which it was designed to develoj). It starts on the bank of the river, and ends in the woods. It was left, by the results of the war, in a condition of almost total de struction. The little rolling stock which had escaped seizure or conflagration, was worn down by long and hard usage ; and, yet, without the slightest outside assistance, it is enabled to exhibit a clear jrofit of $59,000 from the operations of the past twelve months. This speaks volumes as to what the value of the road will be when com pleted." The report gives a succinct and concise Statement of the present urgent embarrass ments, and the causes which have produ ced them, and the conclusion arrived at is, that from one hundred to one hundred and mitted to go unpunished, these crimes will increase with fearful rapidity and may lead to insurrections of the most bloody character. The sudden and violent emancipation of the entire negro population, has thrown a class of paupers on the country who have scarcely the intelligence to earn' un honest livelihood, even if they have the disposition. Naturally indolent, and we fear dishonest, they have neither the wholesome restraint of a master or the incentive of honorable ambition to win the respect and good will of the whites, or an honest living for themselves. Ac customed to look to masters for every com fort which humanity and interest alike re quired, and having no thought for the fu ture, the emancipation of the negro found him improvident in the highest degree, and illy prepared for the indigent freedom which was presented to him. The withdrawal of aid by tne Freed menV. Bureau, an institution which had supported them in hurtful indolence for some time, throw that class of the negro population. who had depended upon it for sustenance, upon their own resources for support. It was not to be wondered that many of these people preferred to procure their livelihood by crime rather than by labor. Tlie.se facts we must look directly in the face, and provide against. Those who know with what difficulty an honest man, with unremit ting efforts, earns a bare support for his family in these times, need no prophet to foretell what must be the inevitatblc result of the large number of negroes wandering about, at any time to be met with, day or night, on our streets and public thorough fares. The outrages to which we have referred as happening in a certain portion of our county, can all be traced to negroes, and so State Agricultural Society. The members and friends of the North Carolina State Agricultural Society are hereby notified and respectfully invited to attend a called meeting of the Society, to be held at the Capitol, in Baleigh, on Tuesday, the 27th of November next, at 12 o'clock M. ,- W. R. HOLT, President. P. F. Pesccd, Secretary. We very gladly spread before our readers the above notice. Every measure that tends to promote the agricultural interests of the State finds great sympathy with us. If North Carolina has any future it is by en couraging and promoting her agricultural and manufacturing interests, and we believe all enterprises are advanced by association and generous rivalry. The recent Agricul tural Fair in Granville was a most decided success, far beyond the expectations of its friends, and has already done much to en courage agricultv:o in that section. By all means let the State Agricultural Society be reorganized, and as soon as prac ticable let the State Fairs be held. We can hardly hope, for several years, to rival the exhibitions made previous to the war, but conceit of action and the association and consultation of leading agriculturalists from the various portions of the State, will do much to arouse our people from the lethargy into which they have fallen. We hope this invitation of the President of the Society will be very generally re sponded to. Col. Steele?. It will be seen by the proceedings of the stockholders of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, held in this city on the 25th inst., that Col. Steele, who to have delivered an address at Ke- was fifty thousand dollars will bo abundantly . . .' , . , Z. . , , ,. : ... " though m one instance at least, the suspec ted person wandered about the neighbor hood for some time after suspicion was di rected towards him. That arrests are not made shows a criminal indifference or more criminal fear. We can hardly suppose that commission of crime and insecurity to pro perty and life is the result of indifference to the disordered state of society, and if more rigorous efforts are not instituted to ferret out and bring to punishment these murder ers and highwaymen from fear of their re venge, theso criminals, emboldened by a leeung oi security, win, indeed, become a terror to the country. We hardly believe that any sickly feeling exists in regard to the proper measures being adopted for fear of the disfavor of the Government, through tho agents of the Bureau. The indifference manifested in the efforts to arrest the suspected murderer of Mr. McAlistcr deserves the rebuke of the entire communitv. If civil officers have been de- sufScient to relieve the Company of all em barrassments, and placo it in tho full career of successful operation. We most certainly agree with tho report in believing that, rather than let this great work languish, the people of Wilmington alone, had better raise the money. It would bo consulting the true interests of our city. In reference to the financial condition of the Road, and the means recommended to raise the amount necessary to complete the work, we quote from the report as follows "The total amount of currency required of us, then, will bo as follows : To pay the debt due tho State $1,000,000 00 To pay all other debts 3u0,0l)0 00 TO completo the entire lioad, 2,000,000 00 Making a total of. $3,o00,000 00 Which we propose to raise by an issue of bonds to the amount of four millions of dollars, secured by a first and only mortgage upon a road, worth in pres ent currency, over eight millions of dollars, and all of its rights, privileges and property. Wo have reason to believe that tho Companj-'s bonds, thus secured, will readily sell for more than eighty cents on tne uonar, payable m currency and material and this would effect a savins of eisrht hundred thousand dollars to the Company, and becuro the relict in their duties, thev should be repor we must approach the capitalists of the rth with ted and Properly dealt with ; and every cit perfectly clean hands. The State mut, therefore, izen who has been guilt v of neglect in the consent to assume the position of second mort- ,. i .... Rairee. until such time as the money can be realized matter, is incurring a ieanui responsiuuiry, to pay our indebtedness to her. Vo recommend which ni2V vet be visited upon him. Be that an application to this next General Assemblv." end be made to the hevmg that a want of proper organization Never were a people so much interested may account somewhat for this apparen in the completion of a public work than indifference and real neglect, we desire to are tho people of this city in that of inquire why the Militia of this county have the Wilmington, Charlotte Sc Rutherford not been reorganized under the new laws Railroad. Upon the completion of this great on the subject. Some one is at fault am" work, and tho connection between Fayette- we call the attention of the Adjutant Gen vilie ana some point on the A or th Carolina erai to tne matter, mere must do more Railroad, the future of Wilmington is prin- security for life and property. Workhouses A. I - - cipally dependent. If our city is to grow for the indolent must be at once provided, ana prosper, ana it JNorm Carolina pro ducts are to seek the markets of tho world through her own seaports, it must bo done by tho completion of theso Stato roads. We trust, therefore, the recommendation of the President and Directors that the and condign punishment for tho criminal must, in every instance, be his certain fate Col. It. II. Cowan. The re-election of our fellow-townsman, Col. R. II. Cowan, to the responsible and arduous duties of Presidency of the Wil- penmssion of the General Assembly be ob- mington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad, 4 St -. WN. A "L I. . O 111 I - "I I 11 I " .1 viixueu, iu uiucu a mortgage ox an its pro- is a compliment weu merited uv that gen- perty, reserving to the Stato tho rights of tleman. We are personally apprised of the a second mortgagee, may bo tho means of untiring energy with which he has devoted securing relief to the Company and funds his entire time to the success and complc- for its early completion. A proposition so tion of tho great work over which he pro- evidently advantageous to tho State and the Road could hardly fail to meet tho fa Tor of tho Legislature. So far as to tho necessity of the early corn- sides, and the fruits of his labors are seen in tho improved condition of the Road, while tho carefully considered report sub mitted by him to the stockholders, and the pletion of this work, we subjoin tho follow- suggestions therein made for the future ing well-considered remarks of tho Report prosperity of tho Company, evince the great we have been quoting from That this Road must bo completed, and tiiat at no distant day, is an obvious necessity a ne cessity to the counties through which it passes, to the City of Wilmington, and to tho Stato of North Carolina. It is the only truly North Caro lina Road which ever was chartered ; because it is intended, not only to develop tho resources of North Carolina, but to carry them to tho markets of the worlu through her own seaports ; thus en riching her own citizens, increasing her own wealth, swelling her own list of exports, adding to her own commercial prosperity and commercial importance, and advancing her to that position in tho sisterhood of States, which the rich gifts of nature scattered through her entire border, so clearly show that Bhe is entitled to. And to the City of Wuniington, it is far more valuable than all the other railroads of the Stato put together. Unless it is completed at an early day, this com munityso enterprising and so liberal in all that concerns the pubhe improvement this communi ty haa no future which will exceed, or oven com pare with its past. jjnnng the past year, this Road, incomplete and unfinished as it is, has contributed, direct lv ana lnairectiy, luny one-half of tho business of inis ciiy. ws is nut an earnest of what it will accomplish. glance at the map will show that it paeses inrougn tne very richest portions of tho State. of North Carolina; and the statement annex ed, compiled from the census of liSC.0, will convince eveii me most BKeptieal tnat it must, necessarily, continue to furnish the most valuable contribu tions to the business of the place, and become, in every sense, an exceedingly profitable investment. j.ne population or those counties cannot possibly conBumo more than one-half of their products. nxiuwuig a lair proportion to sect other outlets to market, the remainder, at one-third of the rates of freight which are now charged, will furnish juur flomi, ai me very moment of its completion wiui an annual income exceeding one million of uuAinxB. ana wnen tne country through which it passes shad have been fuliv developed, and it shall etretch its long arms, by means of connections now waiting for it, through tho rich valleys of iBuuoooeo aiiu aeuiucKv, io tne utiio and the Mississippi,' it will rival tho vervbest paving roads in all of the Northern States of "the Union. That sncn a road, involving such all-iniportant interests, eo boundless in its future, must bo built, we say, V9 a uccvstuiy. . Atrocities In the Country. The frequency and character of outrages perpetrated in certain portions of this county require immediato and vigorous ac tion on the part of our people. Not long since we recorded a diabolical attempt at murder after setting fire to the residence of the victim. Our columns lately furnished an account of a peaceable citizen being nrea at in tne same neighborhood while ridingalongthe public road, the ball passing through his hat; and day before yesterday we published an account of the most horrible murder which has ever occurred in this county, which, also, was in this same dis trict. These things assuredly require the most vigorous efforts of the people to sup press." If occuireacea of this hind are per interest and thought ho gives to his impor tant duties. We trust as a member of the Legislature, Col. Cowan may be able to b oi uenent to tins ivoaii, uv urging success fully tho proposition to be submitted that body, to permit the Company to issue first mortgage bonds in order to raise the money to liquidate tho debt duo the Stat and complete tho work. Col. jDowan was instrumental at t lie las session in procuring irom tuo btato a re newal of certain bonds given in favor o the Company, and we know that ho wil not fail to secure a faithful consideration of the wants of the Road in the approach ing session from a want of energy or iutel ligent effort. nansvilleon yesterday, was chosen one of the Board of Directors. Owing to the lateness of the hour at which the meeting closed its labors, the Roard was unable to transact any business, and, in consequence, had to adjourn its meeting until the following day. This whl account for the failure of that gentleman to meet the Vine-Growing Association of Duplin county, as he was very anxious to do. He felt it to bo his duty to the Stockholders to attend to the business which they had intrusted to him. He desires us to express his regrets on ac count of his failure to meet his engage ment. He had prepared his address, and would have been happy to have giren the Society all tho aid he would have done by his presenco and the delivery of the address. Qerrit Smith. The editor of the Salisbury Old Xorth Slate has been permitted to read a letter from the distinguished gentleman, and, for a number of years, leading abolitionist, whose name heads this article. Gcrrit Smith has long been known to the peoplo j of the South as one of the most influential and able opponents of slavery, and the most uncompromising ami open enemy of this section. During the past summer, he wrote a letter to Chief Justice Chase, more liberal in its views than those entertained by the other leaders of the Republican party, and he has much more recently writ ten another letter to a gentleman of this State, who was a leading secessionist, from which the Old North State gives the follow ing extract : that the deceased came to his death from gunshot wounds, inflicted by some person or persons to the jury unknown. The de ceased, we learn, was about eighteen years of age. Meeting of the Stockholders of the Wil mington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail road Company. MORNING SESSION. The Stockholders of the above Company assem bled in the City Hall at the appointed hour yester day morning, and tho meting was organized by calling Thos. Norment, Esq., i ''Robeson, to the Chair. Ou motion of Col. K. IT. Cowan. M. Cmnlv Esq., of Wilmington, and D. W. Middleton, Esq.,' of liichinond, were appointed Secretaries. On motion, a committee of two u ink men. con sisting of Col. W. L. sieck-. of Richmond, and D. S. Cowan, Esq., of Brunswick, were appointed to ascertain the quantity of stock represented and to verify proxies. A question then arose as to whether nrr.-nVa re quired stamps in order to insure their validity, whereupon it was resolved that the Treasurer of '.ho Company be, and is hereby directed to furnish -,he Stockholders with the necessary stamps for The committee to inquire info to the amount of stock represented, reported the following; In person lj751 Si,area. By proxy 17,212 44 iotai io. ut thares represented 18JJ3 A majority of the capita! stock being thus rep lesenrea, tne meettiipf proceeded to the regular transaction nt business. On motion of Oen. Alfred Dockorv, it was rc solved that the reports of tho different depart men is oi tne iiu&u, and the proceedings of this meeting do, and are hereby ordered to be pub h..ied. xne report ot the President was then read and suDmittea to the meeting, and was, on motion of E. Nye Hutchinson, Esq., received. ur. ii. ii. ivutiuiisoii m ved that the report of me i. resident be retired to a Committee of three gentlemen, with instructions to consider the re port and submit the result of their consideration to the meeting for its action. Adopted. The fol lowing gentlemen were appointed to serve on the aboe Committee : Dr. H. II. Robinson, of Wil On motion of OoL E. H. Cowan, it was resolved that the next annual meeting be held at Lincoln- ton, on Wednesday after the third Monday in Oc tober next. On motion of Col. W. L. Steel, it was resolved that the thanks of tho Stockholders are due. and are hereby tendered, the Chairman and officersjof the meeting, for the pleasant, ananie and aignihed manner m which thev discharged then: duties. On motion of Col. W. L. Steel, the meeting ad journed. Meet iko of the Directoks of the W., C. & H R. R. Company Election of Officees. The Di rectors of the Wilmington. Charlotte and Ruther-. ford Railroad Company assembled in the office of Messrs. rereon & xrench, yesterday aiternoon, and elected the loilowmg named ofheers ior the ensuing year : Con. R. H. COWAN President. EASTERN DIVISION. W. J. Evebett Chief Engineer and Superin tendent. W. II. Allen Master of Transportation. I. T. Aldekman Secretary and Treasurer. L. T. Eveeett Road Master. W. R. French General Freight Agent. B. S. dent. V. B. WESTET' DIVISION. -Chief Engineer and Gcton McBee Treasurer, Superinten- mmgton, Ones Eeitch. Eso.. of Gen. Alfred Dockerv. of Richmond Robeson, and W. l Leak, Esn.. moved that a connnittw. nf five Stockholders be appointed to inquire into the . uiuii wt oaidi j jmm ine oint'iais ami employees of the Company, and report to the meeting wheth er they considered them in proportion to the ser vices rendered, and i'i keeping with the severety of t he times. Adopted. The Chair tlnm appoint ed the following gentlemen to serve on the above committee : W. F. Leak, Esq., ot Richmond, Giles Lei tch, Esq., of Robeson, Jos. Green, Esq., of Brunswick, Dan'l II. McLean, Esq., of Robeson, aud Hon. A. II. VauBokkelen, of Wilmington. On motion, a recces was taken until 2i o'clock, P. M., and tho meeting iiccordingly adjourned until that time. AFTERNOON SESSIOiN. Ihe Stockholders assembled Sentenced to Death. Last evening Judge Merrimon passed sentence of death upon Lewis and Augustus Williams, two freedmen, con victed of Highway Bobbery. An account of their trial was published in our issue of yesterday . The day set apart ior tne execution ot the sentence is Frieav, the 30th of November nest, at whicli tin.e, in ine language oi tne sentence, they will oe hung oy tne neoK until tney are dead, dead, dead. Death of Major W. W. Peiroe. The Norfolk papers announce the death of Mai. W. W. Peirce. late of this city. During the late war, Maj. P. was long quartermaster at tnis post, lie was a grad uate ot West Point, and was a man of some fine qualities. Hal. Set d met. Maj. Peuce was for many years a Merchant in this city and a Director of the Wilmington and w eiaon liauroaa. EDGECOSIUE COUSTY, The Ladies of Tarloro and the Stonewall Cemetery Our Beloved Dead. (rilOM OUK SrECIAIi CORRESPONDENT. ) Tabeobo', Oct. 22, 1S00. Messrs. Editors : In my short note to you yesterday, giving you the result of the elec tion in this courty, I promised to let you hear from me again by this mail. In compli ance, nere goes. In the last issue of the Tarbord' South erner, l see an editorial upon the contem plated series of entertainments, to take place in our town, on the 8th and 9th of I THE BALTIMORE POLICE COMMISSION- THE CASE BEFORE THE GOVERNOR. Governor Swann'i Remarks The Response to the Charge Preferred The Jurisdic tion Denied Withdrawal of Council- Witnesses Summoned, &e. Reported for the Baltimore Sun. Messrs. Schley and Latrobe. the counsel for the committee of Conservative citizens appointed to prefer charges against the police commissioners for official misconduct at the late municipal eiec tion, and also the counsel (Messrs. Alexander, Stirling and Stockbridge) employed by the police commissioners on tneir benail, appeared in tne ex ecutive chamber, at Annapolis, yesterday morn ing, before Governor Swann, in compliance with a notice given by the Governor that he would on that day take up said case lor examination. REMARKS OF GOVEBNOB SWANN. The Governor being informed that all the par ties were present, ruse ami saiu : Gentlemen A memorial nas been handed to me, signed by 4,Jo7 citizens or .Baltimore, com plaining of the action ot the pouoe commissioners of Baltimore city in respect to the late municipal election, and making certain charges, a copy of which was communicated to the commissioners of pohce on Thursday last, and stating at the same tune, mat tne amaavita would be open to their in spection from that time until to-day, when the whole matter would be taken up and investigated, 1 also made a similar communication to the com mittee of citizens. Beforo taking up the case of the police commis sioners, assigned lor to-aay, 1 would avail mvself ot the occasion to remark that I have seen it sta ted hi some of the morning papers that the Gover nor of the State had proposed a compromise with the commissioners of police. It is due to me to say that I have made no compromise, nor have I authorized any one to do so in mv behalf. Two of the most respectable citizens of Baltimore, Messrs. O'DonneJl and Deford, called upon the commissioners oi pohce in order to suc-ffest tr them the propriety of divesting the organization of what may be considered its partizan character, by giving to the other side one judge and one cieru in eacn election precmct. This thev did up on their own resDonsibilitv. vVlieu I hnd it necessary to examine into the conduct of a State omcer. I shajldo it in tho. shano of instructions, commanding them to obey the laws, if they have violated them. I can mako no compromise of the laws of the State, which I am bound to see carried out in the interest of everv citizen. I would also remark here, as I see the rress ko largely represented, both at home and abroad, that efforts arn being made to connect the Gover nor of the State with rebels and rebel sympathi zers. 1 have been an uncompromising supporter of the Union from the commencement of the' war down to the present moment, and have suffered, PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVEBNOB. Affairs subsequent having assumed so mena cing an aspect Gov. Swann has deemed it ne cessary to issue tho following proclamation : State of Maryland, ) Executive Department. Whereas it has come to the knowledge of the Executive that military and other combinations are now forming in the city of Baltimore for the purpose of obstructing and resisting the execu tion of the laws of this State. And whereas, there is reason to believe that similar combinations are attempted to bo organ ized in other States, with the intention of invad ing the soil of the State of Maryland, to deprive her citizens of their just rights under the law and to control the peoplo of the State by violence and mtimidation : ,?QTlther0ref,I P1?3".? SwAKN Gvcrnor of the State of Maryland, do, by this, my proclama tion, solemnly warn the leaders of all such ille gal and revolutionary combinations against the peace and dignity of the State that, in the event of not or bloodshed growing out of theso revolu tionary proceedings, they will beh-ld to the strict est accountability, and the pow r of the Stato will be exhausted to bring them to prompt and meri ted punishment. Given under my hand and the great seal of the Jsrste or Maryland, at the city of Anna- ux;, mis twent er. A. D. 18GG. L. s. . mia mcuiy-oauuu UUV OI t.JC.O ' ber, A. D. 18GG. Thomas Swann. By the Governor, John M. Carter, Secretary of State. FROM WASHINGTON. at Hip hrmrnrp.:"""" yuuuu.o lancu uiitve.-j. . - , , - , i-i i n ii i viousiv agreed upon. anicie tne eauors nave iaiien into an error Col. R. H. Cowan, President of the Company, presented a list of the ollioials of the Company ers by peaco on tne loliowmg has been Wilmington & Wcldon Railroad. We have received a card from a number of passengers on the Wilmington and Wei don Railroad, coming South on Friday last the 26th inst., giving a detailed account o alleged carelessness, resulting almost in . . 11 . . It mi m oouision ana toss oi nie. xne lacts as re ported to us are as follows : Tho passenger train was coming South on schedide time, and upon coming round a curve, u train going North burst suddenly in sight. All measures to stop the train, then running at tho rate of t wenty-five miles per hour, were taken by the Engineer, Con ductor and Breakmen, in which they were assited by the passengers. The passengers in this card to us, complain that the En gineer on xho train going North, which consisted of twelve or fifteen cars loaded with cross ties, did not reverse his engine, but simply drew up. When the trains wer,e stopped, but a few yards remained between them. The card exonerates those in charge of the Passenger Train, but urges upon the attention of the President and Direc tors, the carelessness of those who had charge of the other train, which came near resulting in a terrible accident and the sac rifice of life. We feel assured that this complaint will insure the patient and care ful investigation of the officers of the road, to whom wo have respectfully referred the card. - Pardoned. We are glad to learn that the President hca pardoned George V. Strong, of Golds fcoroV ' : ' . -" ' ' ; "Happy should to a just and permanent terms : 1st. "o more punishment there enough. 2d. No confiscation. 3,1. Ko disfranchisement of Southern offe nders 4th. The national debt paid, and the secession debt blotted out. 5th. impartial sutlrage. l believo m univer sal suilratre. but in this instance I would insist only upon impartial suffrage impartial among all men, white, black and reel. Cth. In dee)) sorrow fo-: tho suffering and pov erty ol the South, let the nation exempt her tor some live or ten years from the imposition of di rect internal taxes. In these taxus I do not in clude duties on foreign goods. 7th. Mutual forgiveness, and as far as possible, forgetfulnt'ss of the wrongs which each has done tho other.'' While this 2latform is not without fea tures to which we are compelled to dissent, still it is much more liberal than the terms upon which somo even among us are urg- iiir our reconstruction. And, coming as it Iocs from a life-long, honest but fanatical abolitionist, we desired to let our people know that their condition is appreciated, and their sufferings meet with more sympa thy from the honest abolitionist than tiioso who are urging us to barter our honor for their own personal advancement. No, if North Carolina is again to resume her re lations with the National Government, let her approach her sister States with clean hands and unstained garments, and not drenched in the blood of her fallen heroes, or reeking with the sacrifice of the honor and rights of her liviDg sons. Thank God, the recent elections show that so far as the people of this State aro concerned, they will brave the dangers of the hypothetical " something worso " than willingly accept the certain " bad enough" which is offered to them. Whatever disgraceful terms the power of the Government may force upon North Carolina, she will in no respect be chargeable for, but if she is permitted to shape her own destiny, she will again enter the sisterhood of States an honorable equal, or remain where she is, rich in tho man hood and integrity of her citizens though under the power of party tyranny and op pressed by heavy and illegal taxation. Another lirutal Alurder in New Hanover County. We have received information of another brutal murder, committed near Lillington, in this county, on the night of Tuesday the 23d inst. Tho information that we are in receipt of in regard to this horrible trans action is to the following effect : A negro man, named Juac waiKer, was louncl dead near the farm of Col. Robert Moore, on the main road, about four miles above Lil lington, on Wednesday morning last, shot in the breast, back and head three distinct wounds. Coroner Bland held an inquest over the body, but no positive facts were elicited. From such evidence, however, as was : produced, it was ascertained that two or three reports of a gun were heard near the scene of the tragedy, on Tuesday night, about 10 o'clock. The person who heard the reports suspected mischief, but was prevented from investigating the cause of it from fear of incurring some danger. The reports heard were supposed to be those of he shots producing the wounds, resulting in the death of the unfortunate victim of a murderous intent with their respective salaries, which was referred io uio committee on salaries. On motion of Col. It. H. Cowan, Messrs. Chas. Malloy, M. Cronly and Jas. P. Leak pointed Auditing Committee of the Eastern Divi sion, and Messrs. V. Lander. N. David son n.iitl W. -1. G. Miller, Auditing Committee of the Western vl lsion or tne iioau. it wa;i also resolved, on mo tion of the same trentlem.in. that Hon 11 H French be appointed to assist the Secretaries in preparing the proceedings ol this meeting for publication. M. Cronly, Esn , offered a resolution to the ef fect that before a Stockholder shall be entitled to participate in the deliberations of the Stockholders, he shall have nioeured a certificate of stock in t.hn Company. This elicited quite a warm discussion between Messrs. Cronly, Guion and Cowan, in fa vor ot tho resolution, and Messrs. St.-ih' fVil.-. uutclnnson anil JNorment in ounosition. Col. M If. Cowan moved that the resolution be referred to a committee of three for action. Adopted. The Chair appointed as this committee, Col. II. W. Guion, M. Cronly and S. D. Cole, Eaqs. The committee after some consideration, suggested that the resolution be laid on the table till the next annual meeting. report of the committee on the president's report. Tho committee recommend that the Stockhold- accept tne amendment to the charter passed the last General Assemblv, extendinr the roarl to a point near the town of AshevihV limim county. Rewired, That the President and Directors are authorized to apply to the next Legislature to ex tend the charter oi the road to the Tennessee line The report accepts the action of the Tresi dent and Directors in regard to the Wilmington iauway linage company. it was also resolvad that the President and Di rectors ot tins Company be instructed to applv to the next Legislature for the passage of an act au thorizing the Company to execute a first mortgage on the entire property of the Company, to secure the payment of the bonds of the said Companv, for four millions of dollars, for the purpose of paying the indedtedness of the Companv to the iSfai'e of North Carolina and other-", and to complete tho road. And that a second mortgage be made to the State to pay the debt due her until said debt is liquidated by sale of the bonds secured by tho first mortgage, tho Agent for the sale of the bonds beine required to annronriate at least nne-tlur.l ..r all sales of the bonds towards liquidating the debt uup me oi-u.it;. The report of the committee was nnaniniMnslr adopted with the acconipanviug resolutions. Ihe question as regards in what m-oiinrtinn fl.. Company was responsible in endorsniL' the hnnrf of the Wilmington Railway liridge Companv then arose. Col. Cowan replied to the question by sav ing tnat -tne Company was responsible for one- ua.li m iin.- aiunuiu oi me uonus oi tne limine Company, $200,00'), and that, the bonds were is sued for ten years It was inquired why the W., C. 5i. 11. R. Road should be required to endorse the bonds of the Bridge Companv to the amount of one-half, when there were two other Companies engaged in the erterprise. An explanation of the case was entered into bv Col. Ii. W. Guion anrl Others, who satisfied the Stockholders that, t w-n better as regards their interests, that the Co.no.'im- should build the bridge unaided and alone rather than it should remain unbuilt. The eommitteo oq salaries made, a majority rc ort, that they had inquired into the a'moniit, i.f the salaries paid the oil'teei-a of tins Companv, and oimMcml that the nn.ary of tho President is too ligh, and recommend that if bo reduced to P2 500 in gold, or its equiva:cnt in currency. A minority eport accompanied the above recommending tl,sf the salary of the President be lixed at $:t .000 in , old. An animated discussion ensued as rearo- f the proper salary to be paid the President, in which Messrs. O. G. Parslev, V. L. Smith, A. Ii. VanBokkelon, Col. W. L. Steele and others, participated. The committee subsequently r.j eommended that tho salary under discussion be lixed at $2,750 in gold or its equivalent in curren cy, which was not accepted. Hon. A. H. YanBok keien then moved that the salary be fixed at $3,000 in gold, and called for a stock vote, which was had, and by this course it was decided that the President should be allowed a salary of $3,000 in old, or ifc-a eqai valent in currencv, per annum. A resolution from the Board of 'Aldermen of the City ot Wilmington was presented bv the Mayor, asking that their body be allowed the privilege of selecting some one of their number as a Director of the Company. The propriety of the resolution was discussed by Giles Leitch, sq., Col. R. H. Cowan and others. Pending the discussion the meeting adjourned until 7 o'clock P. M. NIGHT SESSION. At 7 P. M., the Stockholders acain assfimblfiil. i The question as regards the resolution from the Board of Aldermen requesting that they be al lowed to select a Director of the Company from among their body, was further discussed. On motion of Giles Leitch, Esq., the Stockhol ders of the several counties represented, retired and proceeded to recommend some one of their number for the position of Director of th Cnm- Novernber next, to be given by the ladies perhaps, as much as most Union meninttieniain- ot this place, ior tne purpose of raising funds to adorn and preserve the erraves of North Carolina's fallen braves. In this concerning the application of the proceeds. Ihey say "that the proceeds will be de voted to that part of the Hollywood Ceme tery, at Richmond, intended for the North Carolina dead. mi . -i- p i i j.ne proceeus, as x am lniormea Dy one of the ladies, who has the management of these entertainments, will be devoted to the furthering: of the noble and T . .n 11 l I . I 1 T tn ii .,n... I... a u tvuiuivg ui niv uuutiuies. x am in ravor or n. prompt reconstruction of the States nr on th l. sis of loyalty. 1 cannot recognize that anv State is nut. nf fVm Union, and I am opposed to forcing negro suffrage Highly Important NewsMexico and the U. s A Treaty between the two Republics The French Evacuation and Protection of the Juarez Government Acquisition or Territory by the United StatesThe Mon roe Doctrine The Alabama Claims Pr rmptory Demands on England for Indem nity Th? Issue in Maryland President Johnson Supports Governor Swann Peace will be Maintained. Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun. Washington-, Oct. 2". Tho instructions to Hon. L. D. Campbell, Minister to Mex ico, were prepared on Saturday List, but owing to his non-arrival, were not delivered to him until to-day. It is doubtful, how ever, whether private affairs will not pre vent his immediate departure. Ho has ask ed leave of tho President to remain long enough to fix up his affairs, but the resi dent replied that the urgency of the case admitted of no delay, and that if he cannot leave at once, another minister must bo ap pointed in his stead. Should he decline going, another appointment will be made to-morrow. -u . i . tin ex- pima, in gettog up and beautifying tho SSS & JST Stonewall Cemetery, to be located near ged in this effort to excite tho people of Baltimore h mcnesier, va., ior wnicn purpose tney 111 lua murest or resistance to tne laws of tho I. 1 1 j mi nave aircauy purcnasea a site. The pro ceeds of the contemplated entertainment here, will bo devoted to that part of the "Stonewall Cemetery," intended for the North Carolina dead. If you clip the article from the Southerner, please notice this correction in your edito rial or local column. Oh ! Messrs. Editors, how gratifying it is to know, that, although f -1 "uuacr:;ilc luielcy llinit;if appeared a's counsel on behalf of the peti- failed. vet the noble braves who mi t unnm A 11 ' w .. v I V4V1V t KJ tneir nearts blood as waters from a gushing fount, are still remembered. And how many Fathers', Mothers', Widows', Broth ers and Sisters heats will beat ingratitude, and negro equality upon an unwilling people I tension Tof ie J "V m-Kttftn-iihni,t iin,,t -p.,.. ii.? 'mi-1 I teiibion oi me time lor tho withdrawn 1 n ;-""' ..luiuuu no wuocut. i uns umtrence i ii,- in . , ., . ixiu iiiot iiifcuiiiuieni oi us troops till Janu ary first, offering in that case to waive the time allowed for the withdrawal of the bal ance of its troops, and 'remove all the troops substantially at one time. This proposition has not been assented to, but it is insisted that it shall commence at once, and pro ceed as rapidly as possible. It is hoped that the whole body of troops will be with drawn within three months. In view of the anarchy prevalent in Mexico, our gov- v.uiuvui mil uu IJ1 C I iUltll IU T)rfirM 1 Ml' of opinion I am denounced as a rebel sympathizer and a traitor. I deem it mv dutv sinmlv tn i.n. - Uv.v iv-iui i uiw in v oiiiiiiuii nas ueen entered upon, before the testimony in the case of me ponce commissioners has been dulv consider ed, or any intimation authoratively given as to what my judgment may be. Military organiza tions are being inaugurated in the citv of Balti more to oppose the anticipated action of tho Gov ernor, and, I regret to say, threats have been held state must be aware that thev j selves a responsibility for whic to a s.rict accountability at the nroner timw I shall take up this case, crentiemen. if T hnw iiiv&cn, wunuuiprejuuice, ana with entire freedom from all political or partizan bias. I ask nnlv that the laws of this S ate shall be respected, and this I am bound, as its chief officer, to insist upon. J.ne ooveruor men said that the counsel in the case would agree amonjr themselves as to t.h course tnev wm take. m. aeniey. Jb.so.. said that Mr. T.ntrnho ani iV take Ulion thpin-' -r 1 w iwitxn mi ich the! "ill be lield ?uarez government, and finally establish it. when reflecting that though they will never see again the faces of their loved ones slain in battle upon this earth, yet their bones and the place of their last rest, are under the control and watchful eyes of the Southern women, and that their spirits are now with that of their beloved Stonewall, "over the river, resting under the shade of the trees." Again in a few day. Yours, OCCASIONAL. Additional Election Returns. The returns from fifty-seven Counties, foot up For Governor, Worth. 24,31G : Dockerv G.471. Ma jority for Worth thus far, 17,8i5. SENATE. Buncombe, &c L. O, Gadi. hutherford, &c. C. L. Harris, Nash. L. N. B. Battle. Lincoln, Gaston and Catawba M. L.. McCorkle, l'orson John H. Cunningham, Pitt C. l'erkins. Johnston T. D. Snead. Bertie David Outlaw. Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus S. Lloyd. Beaufort Isaiah Itespass. Hyde and Tyrrell Jones Spencer. Forsythe and Stokes J. E. Matthews. HOUSE OF COXIMOXS. Buncombe. M. Patton. Rutherford Hon. G. W. Logan, Scoggins. Nash Jonathan 31. Stone. Person Win. A. Bradsher. Wilkes P. Horton, Tyree York. Gaston D. A. Jenkins. Cleveland Geo. W Whitiield, Pitt J. Galloway, W. U. Williams. Union Jonathan Trull. Johnston Perry Godwin and B. P. Hinnant. Bertie Dr. P. T. Henry, Jos. W. Beasley. Jackson T. D. Brysou. Haywood S. L. Love. Macon W. G. Crawford. Martin A. S. Williams. Beaufort C. Gorham, Harding. Hyde Tilman Farrow. Forsythe P. A. Wilson, E. B. Teague. We learn from a valued correspondent that Maj. Avery's majority for the Senate in the Burke Dis- pany, The following gentlemen were recommended: Col. R. II. Cowan snd Hon. A. H. VanBokkelen, of New Hanover countv: Jos. Gr!fm. nfT?rnnawii.-' John A. McDowell, of Bladen; Giles Leitch, of i.uuuun, vn. i . OICCJ, Ul XUCJ1UIUUU, O. VV. Cole, of Anson: 8. II. Walkun. of Union- V. T Hutchinson, of Meeklenbnrc: f!. C. TTnnrl Lincoln; A R. Holmesley, of Cleveland; A. G. Lo gan, of Rutherford; Haywood W. Guion, of Bladen. Considerable discussion this, aa it was alleged, unusual mode of nomina tion, in which various Stockholders participated, but was productive of no evident action. A. :-. r xi i . ., cicuuuu ior uireciors Tor tno pnamr, t by ballot, was then proceeded with. Messrs. O. G. Parsley, B. S. Guion and Chas. Malloy, were appointed by the Chair to snnerintfinrt tllA a10.. tion. The result as reported was as follows : It. II. Cowan received thft vht, nf 17 axi siiavoo trict is something over Gull, the largest majority ever obtained in that District. The compliment is well deserved by thatgentleman. In McDowell, the majority of Neal (Conservative) over Craige (Radical) is 300. James Harper (Conservative) is elected without opposition in Caldwell. Capt. J. R. Sudderth, who is elected to the Commons from Burke, was connected with the 33d Regt. during the war. He is a gentleman of intelligence and energy. 45th Senatorial District. WTe regret to learn that wo were in error in announcing the election of J. Henry Hill, Esq., in tbis District, composed of the Counties of Iredell, Wilkes and Alexander. Two precincts from Wilkes give C. J. Cowlea un expected majorities and secure his election. Wre hear it intimated, however, that there are such decided evidences of fraud in the Wilkes vote, that air. nm win prooaDiy contest Mr. Cowlea' right to a seat. We learn also from the Danville Times, that the lawful returns in Caswell elect Messrs. Hodnett and Long to the Commons, the latter beating W. B. Rowe one vote. But the returns from Lees burg and Lynn's Old Fields were not received until a day too late, and they elect Mr. Rowe over Mr. Long. The Times understands that Mr. Long declines his certificate of election, and, if this be so, a new election will be held. Election of Senators In Vermont. Montpexiek, Vt., Oct. 23. The Ver mont Legislature to-day elected United States Senators to fill the vacancies occa sioned by the deaths of Messrs. Collamer and Foot. Hon. L. P. Poland was elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Foot, and the Hon. George F. Edmunds and Justin S. Morrill are elected for six years from the 1th of March next. H. W. Guion S. J. Person Jno. A. McDowell W. L. Steele S. W. Cole S. H. Walkup E. Nye Hutchinson C. O. Henderson A. IL. flohnesly A. G. Logan R. 8. French A. H. VanBokkelen T. D. Meares Giles Leitch Joseph Green Alfred Dockerv ocattermg (I It l( ( l( (( It f Cf (C 10,061 19,066 19,994 11,943 13,967 19,836 19,735 19,259 19,708 19,839 17,856 11,328 8,558 2,077. 3,458 8,066 416 ( it ( (i tt f i X ( 4 i C( M Archibald Stirlinsr, Jr.. Esq.. said that, hi col leagues, iuessrs. Alexander and Stockbridge, and himiielf, were here representing the legal advisers of the police commissioners, who acting on their acivice, nave aecnneu to appear before the Gover nor. But out ot respect to the Governor of the State, the commissioners have charged them with me amy oi presenting a reply to the communica tion which the Governor had addresson" tn the He would further say that they have no intention nor authority to discuss anything outside of the case as here presented to them. They are, how ever, prepared, authoritatively, to aesert that the compromise spoken of did not proceed directly or indirectly from themselves or the commissioners and that no such compromise had either been of- rerea oy tne governor nor accepted by them. He would read the reply, when their connection with the case will end, unless some suggestions should be made calling for further remark. The reply is too long for insertion. The points made have been given in telegrams. REMARKS OF COCX8EL. Mr. Schley said that the primary question to be decided was that of jurisdiction. If that is denied the statement of tne other eido ought to stop there. Wo are prepared to argue not only that your Lxcehcr.cy has tho jurisdiction, but that it is your duty to hear and determine the charges which are laid before von. It with the plea ot want ot jurisdiction made by tho other side, to produce a lencthv prs fense,' which is of itself equivalent to a plea of not e, j xxl mc regretted to near th3 clos ing language of tho response, that tho Governor 18 tO bfi TlUlflft " tll inadinwont , 1 ... . - i i'iuuucb a con flict in the city." I cannot think it was a deaiVnnri insult to your Lxcellency. I think that it was not ou luttiiui'U. Mr Alexander said he was much obliged to tho bw,uw, tl, ii.ii. ouiiujy; ior nis advice. Perhaps he had better have applied to him for advice in a.x v aiiut. Mr. Schley It would bo well if you had, -ui. Alexander lie had to say that it was by the advice of their counsel that the police commis sioners Klcclined to recognize tho jurisdiction of xxxk vjcnin m m; 3 caBe. we nave not said that we will resist the action of the Governor. We have Bu naming, oiu- counsel Hereafter, to use an . x , . . "o Kciiucmau is iond 01 ouo- 1111,1 ...If I . . . . . .... . . J . - 1 u r,u iv num. as circumstances R ial ame. Mr. Latrobe said tho case befm-A thm WQC. serious to be treated in the way of gettm up ex- wicmcuu iub univ ouestions in tho .f.u,. . Have you (the Governor) jurisdiction in the case' Ihe next question is. Has tl lice commissioners been such as to justify their removal? Then, whether the counsel ou the other side take part m the examination nr r.r, i- ,-i i. -1 . - . . . .j . llJl, Xji II, III- XV7i"rf ."t r"r ai ,pcac:e- f iie h terms p uuym iuuo abandoned, and the cour tesies Of thft nrnfoauinn ,--.;: . .i ,,r , to take up the question of jurisdiction. The o'nlv u tit'M 1. 1 1 1 1 m ivn-rnn t-v,, n .T' ' ": ".u x J. " ""ency wm near an uiKmiitiiiuii iuai noint now. whio h n,. pared to make. ' Mr. Schley desired to sav that nation of the written renlvVpnrl h th Zff, , he had found that the language used was not that which he was led to f upLe at the time he was remarking upon it, though he did not know but the same infm-nr. m,",i,f u T from it. MB Governor Swann said that Iip wi tSO,ntltlt by .the express provisions of law that he has authority to adjudicate the case. He would decide that the Governor has jurist tion to hear and determine the case. Mr. Alexander said : Such being the determina tion of your Excellency, the mission of my col leagues and myself has ended, and we would ask permission to retire. ttSi1, Messrs. Alexander, Stirling, and Stockbridge counsel tor police commissioners, then retired Mr. Latrobe said the next question we have to consider lS the course to bo pursued in he exami nation of the case. The question of juri!ctiSn which your Excellent 7.,i ,i,i.i'iJT,..?ao?' sav has l,Pn mnM.3 r.lucu' ,A. u.t,81 thfi r,rVnf if liWT. y wuu law' llie counsel on tne part of the petitioners most hp.artiiv t lJZll- ,Vuncl h.ve no right to consult i icimg8 or tneir clients. Thev hav The thirteen first named gentlemen having re- The jury rendered a verdict to the effect afflStocS repre" It is understood that Senator Wilson ex perienced a change of heart and obtained forgiveness through the efforts of 1-! Durant, Esq., who is preaching with great xxu xlx jjuoiuii. mi. uurant is one ot the auiest criminal laTvyers in Massachusetts. National Intelligencer. It is singular that the more you damp the ardor of a troublesome talker by throw ing cold water on his effusions, the sooner he dries up. A lover should always present himself at his sweetheart's door with a littia rising, but not without a "rap." The largestnew steamer on the Mississippi nveiv is called the Robert E. Lee. The exKing of Naples is "going it fast " m Paris. a duty to perform to the tribunal before which 111 Although the affidavits wero nrnTv.vU 4 u xxxyvx a uui in cuanccry, your lixcellencv m decidrng the question now before you, is to be governed by the forms of liw l aJ:J. " Jl...,e 42, sections 13 and 14. Mr. Latrobe then red the sections referred to.l We Jz wT V Tit wis nau Deen already sum moned. We are not prepared to proceed until the wunfws arc summoned, when, hhould the pohce commissioners appear, thev will h . JJFril crosa-examme them if they choose to do so. Be ing pressed for tunc, we would suggest that We dnesday next (afterwards changed to Friday) 7 for.the5 attendant OftV-A 1118 caae ?e Proceeded with. and select moned. w Bam" iSn,iichle', -8aid he ou-ld sage8t that notice be the pohce commissioners that the witnesses have been summoned for Friday. w -Jf sommons for witnesses to testify on their part will also be issued, if thev rnn.f it- muT desired (making a distir,cfion in that VSpSot ff tween his ExceQencv .nA thnrooi t r.i7 Zl the commissioners as present. wywboi owaaa uien sua he would adjourn the In consideration of this. Lower (1'ilifnniLi and the northern part of Sinola and Chi huahua are to be ceded to the United States. No agreement has been made by our gov ernment to guarantee French claims against Mexico, but should it appear expedient, it will not hesitate to do so. The enforcement of the Monroe doctrine and the establish ment of a stable republican government in Mexico are considered of paramount im portance. The matter has been fully dis cussed in the Cabinet, and unanimously agreed upon. THE DEMAND ON ENGLAND. Some time since the instructions were sent to Minister Adams to make a peremp tory demand for indemnity for the loss sus tained by our merchant marino from the depredations of the rebel privateers. An evasive reply was returned to this by the British government. lie was instructed to repeat the demand, and did so, but to this no dehmte reply has yet been received, but the tone of the British press and the fil ing show that they are willing to submit the matter to arbitration, or to a board of national commissioners. This will not be assented to, but prompt and full payment insisted upon. Ihe National Intelliqencer has tho follow ing on the same subject : OUK FOREIGN KEXiATIONS. The statement is mado bv well-infoi mod correspondents, that Hon. L. D. Camp bell, minister to Mexico, has received im portant instructions. The Government, it is reported, requires urgency of action in respect to them. It is said that tho French Government asks for an extension of tho time for tho withdrawal of its troops until January 1, offering in that case to remove all the troops substantially at ono time. It is urged, however, that the withdrawal shall commence at onco and proceed is rapidly as possible. Our Government is represented as being prepared to protect the Juarez Government and finally establish it. In consideration of this Lower California and the Northern part of Sinola and Chihuahua are to be oeded to the United States. No agreement has been mado by our Government to guar antee French claims against Mexico. This matter will be controlled by circumstances. The establishment of a stable republican government in Mexico is considered nf mi. ramount importance. Some time since instructions were sent to Minister Adams to mako a peremptory de mand for indemnity for tho losses sustained by our merchant marine from the d tions of the rebel privateers. An fivnsi'vi' reply was returned, it is said, to this, bv the British Government. lie was instruc ted to repeat the demand, nnd did nn lmt to this no definite reply has yet been re ceived, but the tone of the British press and the feelers put out indicate that they are willing to submit the matter to arbitrn- tion or to a board of national commission ers. This will not be assented in l.nt prompt and full payment insisted upon. We publish these revelations i.i- reach us from unusuallv well -i ces, but cannot vouch for their entire accuracy. Correspondence of tho Baltimore Kun. Washington, Oct. i3. Governor Swann las been here to-dav. and hnd mi int.rvb.w with tho President in reference totlie polit ical complications in Maryland. The sul- ect was a15io considered in Cabinet meet ing. Under the decision of tho Supreme Court in the Dorr case, it is the duty of the 1 resident, when called upon by tho Execu tive ot any State for aid in suppressing tu mult or insurrection within his State whic li cannot be suppressed by tho force under iuiiiroi, io lurnish such assistance. his Ihis will be done in the present instance ouuum me necessity arise, but it is hoped that it may be avoided. The President ha no right to go behind the call of the Gov ernor, and will have nothing to do with tho matter unless thu3 called upon. THE BAMXMOKE ISSUE. The proclamation of Governor Swann is fully approved by the President, and should" it be necessary for him to call for aid i" maintaining peaco and order and enforcing his legal authority, it will be promptly fur nished. In the case of the threatened re sistance in Louisiana by the Boys in Gray to the authority of the Governor of that State: in the removal of the sheriffs, tho same course will be pursued ; but it is hoped that in both cases the necessity may not arise. A pretty little Jewess has been detected in attempting to smuerele S10.000 worth of laces into New York. The school fund of New York for 18G7 ia set down at $2,523,000.
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