North Carolina Newspapers

0 t -It , . -A V. X THE HORiraiO STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, BY ' RATES 0 8TrB80BIPTIOH IN "ADvIkCK: te poep?.: Three months " " Jj One month, (" ) : "" jX -To? 8ab:rtber8, delivered In any 'part of the city, Fifteen Cents per week. Our City Agents are not authorized to coUect for more than 3 months in advance. " ' OUTLINED Steamer Benefactor collided in her out ward trip hence from New York, with a schooner, and returned for repairs, hut the - schooner sunk. - Crew of Schr. Addie Murchie hound hence were taken from the sinkingyesselatsea. Carpenter spoke . in the Senate yesterday against CivilRights hill. Force bill was discussed yester- day in House of Representatives. - Stated that Cabinet agreed not to call extra ' session of Congress. Thirteen persons : i lost with barque Belle HUlon English coast Large number of strikers at BuckMoun c tain; Pa., topped the pump of an-engine,-.'. shot the engineer and fired the train." ; - ;. New York markets: Gold, 114iail44: : 9Jlon 16ii; spirits turpentine, 8636i. . " , . . T Bribed newspaper men are to be ex ' . Qlude.4 from reporters' gallery, which seems x . silly wheo so many bribed Congressmen f ; . - retain their seats. Appropriation for - payment f Southern claims passed the , - ; UoTse, -j--- Elections , Committee, the noufcV;report Ijrvjfyvor of Lawrence from 1 . LouisiaTiihlay unseat pher,. Bad y'''Jri'l'loifrtii day' of the term. -IIa,f tnilljon loss by burning of Scranton " locomotive works.. - -- Judge Merrimon is on the Senftte Committee to examine civil ; Bcrvicej dujring recess. Senate passed - Civil Rights yesterday by vote of 38 to 26, and it only j-equires President's signature to make it : i law. - Senate eulogized . Buckingham yesterday. No. 89,271 drew capiial prize of $ 95,000 at Louisville drawing, j Sir Charles Lyell buried in We 3ttoinstcr -Abbey with great pomp. House of Representatives in session at date our j last night dispatches, working 'slowly ori force bill. - Blame called Butler a scoundrel in Congress yesterday. "rfctE AUOJniNA'llON OP DARINA - T10N. So we called the Civ il Rights bill on the occasion of its passage through the Hou se of Representatives. Yes terday it, passed the Senate by a de cisive vote of 38 to 26 and will doubt less be ailaw on Monday, when it is signed by a President eager to irri tate the South and keep the whole country moil. in a state of fret and tur- The measure may prove to the rash iartv that adopted it a "bill of abora- i nation s1 that will lead to a speedy damnation. Viewing the matter in this pleasant light we of the South v say "let lit rip." We'll take care that - -.the Radjcals make no political capital - out of itl If our people were made "of such inflammable material as fire au to,w as jtharjjedby Jorthei. ene mies they have since been reconstruct ed into sterner material, and iron- plated by the experiences of a later lime, doi not anticipate an explosion or combustion at the date of these pre8entsL If the Northern hotel keepers uaq stand swivel rights with out flincihing we think we can. Judge Thoni as, who was elected on Friday jLieutenant Governor of Vir ginia, was the author of the resolu tion in' the V'rrginia Senate in 1861 which-called into existence the cele. brated Peace Congress." Yon siee Speaker Blaine could say what Joihn Young Brown couldn't. The matter of "loyalty" goes a long way in determirting questions of par liamentary law. j Kit Canou. Jesse Fremont, ce Benton, comes gallantly up to the rescue of the rep utation jof her husband's old friend, Kit Oarson. . In one of her pleasant papers on 'Distinguished People she has Known," she pays a merited trib- uteto tbe famous scout, the motive of her jarticle being the false light fiction has cast upon bis name through the poetry of Joaquin Miller. Mrs. F. says he was no savage rake or ruffler, and that his domestic life was as regular and blameless as that of a Quaker.! Even in his resentments he was as sincere and steady as clock work. He once said, to Mrs. Fre- "niont. simakinc of a man who bad treated him unhandsomely, "If ever 1 get t honest scarcely he chance 1 will do mm an injury." A volume could give a more vivid idea Of the old frontiersman than this phrase. Spirits Turpentine Mrs. Blair Burwell, sister of Hon. J. Jf Davis, M. C. elect of the Fourth District, died in Louisburg Friday of heart disease. j ' : "- The: Raleigh .Neios gives warn in; against a swindler who has been opera ting in tjhat city and Goldsboro, playing a-rent for Messrs. Dale & Atwood, of New York, publishers of The Milliner and Dress Maker, and collecting subscriptions. The Raleigh say 8 :the dam age by the storm was considerable, hut it has heard) of no injury to person. A porch . was demolished, part of a chimney blown down, fences and trees destroyed. Sev eral smalf shanties on the eastern outskirts of the city were unroofed. At Greensboro, the law office of Messrs. Scott & Caldwell whs unrodfed, and several adjoining build . ings in the same neighborhood shared the ' same fate. Messrs. Scott & Caldwell were in the building at the time, but sustained no serious injury. The Sews learns of other casualties) along the line of railroad, but nothing of a serious character, except the destruction of barns, outhouses, fences, &c. The telegraph lines were down till 8 o'clock Friday evening. j-il- - i i . ! ' I "I 1.1- VOL. XV.-i-NO. 135. The Xiegislature. Condensed frbm'the Raleigh News. j SIXTY-SEVENTH DAY. : ' THUESDAY NlGT'g PROCEEDINGS. . SENATE. - ' RAtEiGii, 'eb. 25. BILLS PASSED THIRD READING. Bill to authorise the city of Wil mington to issue bonds. Y 1 Bill incorporating Newbern Golden Xink Lodge I. O. O. F. ' "Bill to amend charter of the town of Kinston, Lenoir connty. ; " , . Bill requiring all fire insurance com- fank's not incorporated under the aws of the State to make a 'deposit of securities was indefinitely post poned. ; I !, - - Bill to amend Battle's Revisal re-l garding tf4 aUotmentof Homestead eremptiofU was tabled; ' ' V : . - Bill anAow7JftiNotarv Piifiiirt tft I take priify' exSIams'tidnsof married nuuicu ii venaiu vanes was - umeu nitely postponed. j .-i; Bill to provide al per diem for school committeeDen was tabled. Bill to provide for the education of adults was indefinitely, postponed.'' The vote by which the bill to es tablish the county of Cohara failed to pass its second reading !was reconsid ered, and the motion to establish! said county failed! to prevail by a vote of 6 to 19. j. j j ! Bill providing f or : taking census! was indefinitely postponed. j Mr. LeGrand pj-esented a - coiuiter petition from citizens of the town of Rockingham, prayjing' for the estab- nsniDeiii oi xwo governments in mat town. .- ! f. j ; . '.;.. i ' i ' SIXTY-EIGHTH DAY. - SENATE. . Thursday, Feb. 2G. Mr. McCauley introduced a bill al lowing John J. Histy, former sheriff of Union to collect arrearages of taxes. Referred. :l j - Mr. Parish, a bill requiring'sheriffs to advertise notice's jof the sale of all property in county newspapers, j Mr. Peebles, a bill to protect the rights of trial by jury. Prevents a Judge from giving his opinion as to the weight of evidence introduced, and prevents him; from hearing; ex parte statements outside of the court on motion 10 set, asiae veraicis. ;xe- f erred. ij l WESTERN 2& C. E. R. House resolution concerning .Western N. C. Rl R. - Instructs: the the presiding officers jof the. two houses to consult with the holders of j the claims included injthe decree of fore closure of mortgage on this road, land ascertain upon what .terms they jean purchase the same' for the State, sub ject to the approval of the General Assembly. Adopted. BILLS PASSED THIRD READING. Bill authorizing Central Railroad to complete its railway 4o the town of Shelby by 1st df July, 1875, or for feit its charter. ! j Bill incorporating town of Swann Station, Moore county. ! Bill so punish any person Co rj ob taining any mone, ; goods, property, or anything of value under false pre tences.. j : 1 House bill requiring summons in attachment to be posted with the no tice of attachment, j t Bill to unite legal estates with uses. Bill amending Battle's Revisal in regard to the weight of tar. HOUSE OFREPtaESENTATIYES Mr. Normet i offered a protest against the action jof the House in expelling J. Williams Thome, the late member from Warren, which at his request was spread upon the min utes. ! ' 1 j. I . :' ' By Mr. Shackelford, a bill to -regulate the taking of fish in the waters of New River, Onslow county. Re ferred. : By Mr. Walker, jof Richmond, a bill to amend chapter 345, section 17, Battle's Revisal. jRef erred. i By Brewington, colored, a bill to amend section 9,fchapter 112, Battle's Revisal. Referred. By Mr. MoRae, a bil to amend the charter of Beaver Creek Manufactur ing Company. Referred. By the same, a bill to authorize the Mayor aud Commissioners of Fay ette ville to organize the fire depart ment for said city.! i ! By Mr. Bizzell, a bill to provide for the removal of the ctounty seat of Johnston county, j Referred. j House bill to incorporate the Fay etteville and Goldsboro Railroad, passed its reading. j j House bill to j authorize the Com missioners of Craven county to levy a special tax, passed its readings. ; House bill to, incorporate tbe Amer ican Mining Company, of Haywood county, passed its jeadings. ; Iloase bill to authorize the Com missioners of Rockingham county to levy a special tax,? passed its read ing8' 1 1 - ..'''! House bill to provide for the pay ment of costs by the State when State officers are sned i and lose the case, passed its readings. . j House bill to inoorporate the town of Lagrange, in the county of Lenoir, passed its readings, j j S r House bill to amend section 19, chapter 32, in relation to crimes and punishments (provides that it is not neoessary to prove ihe names of banks WILMINGcTON, or thorough description of coin on bank bills so the amount is fixed by proof,;! in cases when the i same is stolen), passed its readings.! j i I House bill to incorporate the South ern Underwriter's Association, passed its readings. v j i House bill to donate a lot in 'the city of Raleigh for the purpose of building a Primitive Baptist Church 50x100 feet on the northeast corner of Moore Square, passed its readings. i On motion of Mr. Mendenhall, the vote, was reconsidered, and on his motion the bill was referred to the Finance Committtee with an amend ment offered by Mr. Staples, jrpvi4 mg that the buildings .shop Id bo 'Re moved when the groumiwasreqaired by the State. V-c ': House bill to require the pfiicefs of the various counties 1q. make reports of.moriies,whic.h!may'come into theiF bands, pa&d Its'readins. , : "'-Senate:bill defining the jurisdiction of , the Mayor cf'the qily:'HJb'4rillti. passed St re.-kiingsCr " ' ' ? ' ; On motion yif Mr. Tate, tbo House went into a Committee of the Whole on the macftincry, act, 'and Mr. iMc Rao elected Chairman of the Com mittee'. ! ' I il i Thq act was considered by sections and discussed to the hour of adjouru nieit. j- - I - I TxlEdLT JE3 CITY. KKW : ADVEUTlSiiSlKINTK. J. A. Springer. Mules for Sale. Giioj Hall. Plue Tobacco. Hakhison & Allkn. Spring Stjlesi. JMunson & Co. JNotice. A. Pope. Atlantic Coast Line. See Ad. Dissolution of Copartnership, Keuchneb:& Caldeb Bros. Bacon. Giles & Murchison. Plow Lines, &c John Dawson. Corn Shellers. j G. II. W. Kunge. Tops and Marbles. Chas. D. Myers & Co. Groceries. Shriek Bros. We still continue. Heinsberger. Lent. Con6ley & Yates. Spicy. Grant & Hinton. 700 Bushels Corn. Local 1 Ooi. ! There were four interments m Oakdale Cemetery during the week all children, j 'there were five interments in Pine Forest Cemetery during the week 2 adults and 8 children. j The Registrar are requested to meet at the bindery in the Journal building to-morrow at 9 O'clock, A. M. Rev. i Mr. Ambler has returned and wijl conduct the -services in St. Paul's parish ftt the usual hours to-day. j ; : The bill to authorize ths city of WiiiniOgton to issue bonds, passed its third readitg in the Senate on Thursday. Rising barometer,' cooler iiolh west wjsds, partlj cloudy and clear weather is what "Old Prohs." predicts for us to-day. ' There were seven marriage li censes jsiued during th'e past week one to a whiti couple and six to colored couples. 'Ihe spiritualists will meet this aflernoon in the Masonic Hall at 3 o'clock; subject; of discussion: "Sin Against the Holy Gfcost." Something remarkable has oc curred in this section. The post-office at Town Creek, Brunswick county, hasj been discontinued, because there is no candidate for. the; office. . . ! We are requested to state that the executive committees of the first and second precincts of the Third Ward will meet the executive committees of the third and fourth precincts pn Monday night at Brooklyn HalL li i Louisville Lottery. ; The drawing of the Louisville Lottery took place yesterday. Only 88 per j cent, of the tickets were sold, and the prizes were scaled in proportion. Ticket No. 89, 271 drew the capital prize of 195,000, and No. 10,075 drew the second prize of $38,000. ! 'li 4 marine Disaster. We learn from the noon telegraphic re ports of yesterday that the steamship Ben efactor from New York for this port, col lided at sea with the schooner Susan Wright. The Benefactor returned for repairs, hut the Susan Wright sank with a cargo of sugar from Matanzas. , No lives were lost The Susan Wright was a large three master, nearly new and cost to build about (30,000. This schooner was for a long time engaged in the naval store trade between New York and Georgetown, S. Cf j j From the same source we learn that the Addie Mprchie from Wood's Hole for this Dort. was met at sea in a sinking condition. The captain and crew were taken to New York.) ! l . - Wilmington Retail market. - The I following prices ruled yesterday: Apples, (dried) 121 cents Pr pound; dried peaches 25c per pound; walnuts, 25 cents per peck; pickles, .20 cents per dozen; lard, 18 cents per pound ; butter, 4050 cents per pound ; cheese, 25 cents per pound ; grown fowls 6075c a pair; geese $150 per pair; beef 1016c. per pound; beef, (corn ed) 1215c. per pound; veal, 12i16c. per pound; mutton, 12i16i cts. per pound; ham, 1618 cts. per pound; shoulders, 12 14 cents per pound ; tripe, 20 cts. per bunch; clams, 25 cents a peck; open clams, 2025 cents a quart; soup bunch, 5 cents. ; eggs, 20 cents, adoz; sturgeon, 25 cts. a chunk (5 lbs); potatoes, Irish, 50 cts. a peck; sweet 25 bents; fish trout 25c. per bunch, mullets 1025c. per bunch; turnips, 10c. a hunch; onions, 50 cts. a peck; cabbages 1025 cts. a head; sausage 20 cents a pound; bologna 20 cents a pound; liver pudding, 12i20 cts a pound; hog head; cheese, 20 cents a pound; New River oyster $1 50 a gallon; Sound dp., 80 cents a callon: wild ducks 5075 cents a pair ; . t r : ; r : y N. C, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1875. A Gala Dr at Llllliston Toarua- meut and Batl, ' OTa havn received f folW s. corresDondent. " Godfrey," a long and jifteresting account of a grand tournament ard ball at Lilling ton, in this county, on thj ,19tht insL , - We regret that its lengthy togtflier with the pres sure upon, our columns,; prevents our giving the communication of f Godfrey" in full. As it is, howeves,' we jari restricted to a brief synopsis. : . From our correspondent's account the 19th must imleed have been a gala day in the hist6ry o Lillington. ' 1 At m earThour old and, young com mericed U flock mto the little jown, and at the. hour for-commencement of the - teurnament Lillington was literally packed with a gay and joyous throng. : At l"b'dock 1,1. the; Knights assembled around "iL. JuJe's sttaii to receive, as usual; the t".iar2, but alasl their speaker heic at'icut, tLey had to ride without the Wonted j. entive. B,Jti Larkins, Esq., b-' an d g , icef jW-)unced the pro- commenced, .whichw-flJept Hip for two hours, to the great interest of the spectators, the Knights exhibiting a degree of skill and resolve in tbe contest which nas never been surpassed since the days of ." Raymond and proud Argantes." j At the conclusion of the lilting, the Knights were again summoned to tbe stand to receive their prizes, t R. B. Fraser, Esq. , was called upon and most earnestly re quested to present them, which he did in a neat and handsome speech, making some fitting remarks regarding the emblems of the Cup and Circle, the prizes to be respecti.v y Hwarded; to! the Knights who ranked: first -"nd nd third irithe con test, together jwiiu the privilege; of crown ing ti.e Queen of Love and" Beauty and first, second and third Maids of Honor. 1st. B. C. Bordeaux, Knight of "Lilling ton Gritne," crowned Miss Maggie Lamb. 2nd. Home, W. B.Larkihs, Knight of Old crowned Miss Rena Bivins. aid. W. C. Keith, Knight " Unknown," crowned Miss Bertha; Simpson, j 4th. Pan. Bordeaux, Knight of " Mul berry Lane," crowned Miss Kate Lamb. ( Mr. William A. Lamb, who intended to participate in the tilting; was quite'severely injured by a fall from his horse just previ ous to: the commencement of the tourna ment. - j . 1 " Godfrey" describes the ball which took place the night following as a grand affair. The music was excellent and everything seemed to conspire td heighten the enjoy ment of the occasion.) Gay youth and smiling beauty "tripjped the light fantasUc" all the night through, and at the first peep of dawn all departed h ghly : pleased, with the hours of festivity! just passed Many strangers participated artfitthe : ciUl zens displayed a spirit of true hospitality in the manner in which they entertainejl them. The numerous visitors aire under miny ob ligations for the kind;! arid hospitable treat ment they received, li j Registration Veslerday. i ; The following returns: have been made of the number registered yesterday: ' First Ward Place of registration at Ann Street Engine house-r-30 whites. ; Second Ward Place: of registration at the Court House 41 whites Third Ward, first precinct Place of reg istration at Thornton's Cart House, no re turns. ,j . X- -v Third Ward, second j precinct Place of registration at W. & S. CompanyJs stables 23 whites. Third Ward, third registration corner of streets -8 whites. Third Ward, fourth precinct Plaee of Seventh: and Ann precinct Place of registration at Anthony (Howe's workshop, on Queen street, between Third and Fourth 27 whites, 1 colored. TOTAL SEKfTRATIOIT. As far as the returns have been made, the total registration for the two weeks is as follows: I First Ward 218 whites, 1 colored. Second " 230 whites, 3 colored. Third 1 " 1st precinct, no returns. "I 2d precinct, 121 whites. ; 3rd precinct, 54 wbttes,2 nol. " 4th precinct, 83 whites, 1 col. Total for Third Ward, with the exception of first precinct, 258 whites, 3 colored. " ' Total for the three wards, : with the ex ception of thefir8t precinct of Third Ward: whites 70ft, colored 7; I , i , ' Hallroaii Matter. B "i.. . The Charlotte Southern Home, rtfeiring to the fact that Union county, & C, has voted : $150,000 to, the! Spartanburg and Asheville railroad, says: "This rond seems to be going ahead, in earnest.; If it be com pleted to Asheville and Paint Rock in ad vance of the Carolina Central and the West ern North Carolina Roads, the vast volume of Western" trade and travelwilK be irre trievably lost to Charlotte, Wilmington and North; Carolina. Let the current ;ouce set across; the mountains to Chatleston, and there will be little us in our extending our finest Westward." . - ;. ; :. .,;.. Ladled Benevolent Society. The monthly meeting' of the Ladies' Be nevolent Society will he held at the Hall of the Hook and Ladder Company, on Dock, between Third and Fourth streets, onTues day, 2nd of March, at 3s o'clock P. It. AH visitors are requested to be present as very important business will be considered. market Report. ;J j ' ' j-' The following is the report of the Clerk of the Market for the 'week ending Feb. 27tb, 1875: No. of Carts in Market M fiP Beeves Slaughtered. . , . ..... :. If 50 nalvoQ . ! ' . ... 2 Calves Hogs Peer 81 Oar Charekei To-Day., ., . " First Baptist Church, corner of Market and Fifth streets, Elder J. C. Hiden, Pastor. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1875. Services at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School at 9 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday night at 7i o'clock. Young men's prayer meeting on Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The ser vices wilf be conducted morniag and even ing byiiev. p. iDurham, of Goldsboro. ''' Srvcea .in St Paul's Evang. Lutheran Churclt as follows: English service at 11 a. fm, ; ; German service and installa tion of church officers at 7 p. m. ; Sun day School at 3 p. m. ; Christian Association at 4 p. m. Catche tidal instruction on Fri day, at Si p. m. i First Presbyterian Church, corner Third and Orange streets: Services at 11 o'clock m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School at 3 pm. Rev. J. K. Wis6n, , D. D., Pastor.. v Services at Front street M. K Church at 11 -a. m. and 7fr p.-, ni. "Sunday , School at 3 p. m. Prayerjaeetjng Wed nesday night at 7i o'clock Ushers will he in attendance to conduct strangers to leafs. Seats all free.: Rev. J. E. Mann, pastor. ' Fifth Street Methodist E. Church, j South, situated on Fifth, between Nun. and Church streets. Services at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m., Rev. J. T. Gibbs, pastor. , Sabbath School at 9i a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday even ing at 7 o'clock. Seats free. Services at S. James' Church to-day, Third Sunday in Lent, as follows: Early Celebration, 74 a. m. ; Morning Prayer at 11 a. m. ; Evening Prayer at 4 p. m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock p. m. Daily services during Lent, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Morning Prayer at 7i a. m.; Evening Prayer at 5 p. m.; Wednesday and Friday mornings, Prayer and Litany at 11 a. m. j Services in : St. John's Church to-day, Third Sunday in Lent, as follows: Celebra tion of the Holy Eucharist at 71 o'clock; Morning Prayer, Litany and Ante-Communion Office at 11 a. m.; Evening Prayer and children's service at 7 o'clock.; Services at St. Paul's (Episcopal) church, corner of Fourth and Orange streets, as fol lows: Morning Prayer at 11 o'clock; Even ing Prayer at 7 o'clock. Bev. T. M. Am bler, Pastor. Seats free, j Seamen's Bethel: Services at 31 p. m. Rev. Jos. L. Keen, Chaplain. Services at St. Mark's (colored) Episcopal Church: Morning Prayer it 11 o'clock; Bi ble Class at 31 p. m. ; Sunday School at 3 p. m. ; Confirmation Class at 4 p. m. ; Even ing Prayer at 71 p. m.; Wednesday even ings at 7:45 p. m. On each day during the week, Morning Prayer at 7 a. m.; Evening Prayer at 5 p. m. Seats free. First Baptist Church, colored, on Fifth and Campbell streets. ; Services as follows: Sunday School at 94 a. sm.; preaching at 10 a. ru., 3 p. m. and 71 p. m. Rev. F. R. Howell, Pastor. . Services at the First Colored Presbyterian Church, Chesuut between Seventh and Eighth streets, as follows: At 11 a. m. and 71 p. m., by Rev. D. J. Sail ders, Pastor. Sabbath School at 9 a. m. ' Second Presbyterian Church, corner of Fourth and CampbeU streets: Services at 11 a. m. and, 71 p. m. Seats free. Rev. Chas-. M. Payne, pastor. Sunday School at 3 p. m. Services at the Primitive Baptist Churchr on Castle, between Fifth and Sixth streets, at 11 o'clock, by Elder Q. A- Ward. Elder Aaron Davis, Pastor. j St. Thomas' Catholic Church, Dock St., between 2nd and 3rd. Services to-day as follows: Mass at 7 a. m. and 10 a. m. Ves pers chanted at 4 p. m. Sunday School at 91 a. m. ; Sunday school for the colored people in the basement of the church at 31 p. m. Officiating clergymen, Rev. Mark S. -Gross, Rev. James B. White. ' Mayor' court. The following cases were disposed of yes terday: James Bryant, Manuel Brown and Wm. Jones, charged with disorderly conduct, throwing rocks, &c, were found guilty and Jones was fined $20 and costs or one month in theWork House. Both of the others were fined $5 and costs each, or ordered to go to jail for ten days. Robert Mills was found guilty of disor derly conduct. Judgment suspended on payment f costs. ' j Milton Johnson, charged with disorderly conduct, was found guilty, hut judgment was suspended on payment of costs. : -.David Mallett, for disorderly conduct in the streets, cursing and abusing citizens and fighting, was fined $20 and costs or 30 days in the Work House, i Willis Stewart, for disorderly conduct, was fined $10 and costs or 30 days in the Work House..; '' j.- j 1 Rich Martin, charged j with disorderly conduct, fined $5 and costs or 10 days in tbe Work House. : Fire.' j ""The alarm of fire yesterday morning at about 3 o'clock was caused by the burning of a two story house, with kitchen attached, located on Dock street, between Seventh and Eighth. The property was owned by Mr. Geo. Harriss an(j e house was unoc cupied at the time of the fire, it having been vacated a day or two ago to receive some needed repairs before being occupied as a dwelling by a, family who were to have taken possession of it yesterday, v The origin! of the fire is of course un known;' it is supposed to have first origi nated in tbe second story, j The fire department were promptly on the spot, but arrived too late to save any por tion of either building.. J j , . y The property was estimated to be worth about $3,000, and was insured for $1,000 in the Continental Fire Insurance Company of New York, of which Messrs. Atkinson fe Manning are the agents in this city. j WHOLE NO. 2,309; U all road Eaterprlztf i j k We have been shown through a palace car which has lately arrived here, intended to be run from this place to Portsmouth in connection with the cars'of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad.: To say that the en tire structure is magnificent would hardly convey an adequate idea of its elegant ap pointments and exquisite finish, .We have never laid eyes on anything of its kind so handsome before.: One glance at the in tenor is sufficient to dissipate all uhple.asant recollections of a disagreeable ride on tbe railroad, i The handsome three-light chan deliers, glistening with the brilliancyj of burnished silver,, hangifrom: the ceiling shining in beautiful contrast with the dark refijectionj cast; byj the elegantly polished Bird's Eye maple and Hungarian ash, jof which most of the interior wood work con sists. The old time seats are completely eclipsed by the sumptuoua revolving easy chairs, twenty-six of which occupy the main apartment-, , AprettilyfiguiedBVusselacar-" pet covers the floor. The car, besides the main apartment, contains invalid rooms closets and a smoking room. The latter is furnished: with camp stools. I The arrangements for heating atfd venti; lating arc the most modern and are in! genpously complete. The space between the two flpors is filled wilh sponge to deaden thejrumbiing noise of the car while travel lingy This car cost about $9,000 and was built by the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company for the Sea -boatd and Roanoke Railroad. Jt is cerr tainly a piasterpiece in tbe Car line and shos plainly that the utmost perfection ol all the mechanical arts employed in its con t . ) . i struction inust been exerted to produce sucl a result, i DrffIoran In New York. Rev. HI S. Moran, D. D., late pastor jof the Front Street Methodist Church, in thill city-, has been occupying the pulpit of the Chiirch of the Strangers, New York, diir ingthe absence of Rev. Dr. Deems jir Florida. The journals of that city have given considerable publicity to his sermobs. A New York correspondent of the Suffolk Christian Sun speaks of a recent discourse on the "Historic Development of Religious Truth," as one of surpassing excellence. f- Both printing and ruling done in the finest grades of copying ink at tht Star Job Printing Office. tf CITY ITEMS, Latb Papers. To Harris' News Depot, West .sidri Front Street, we are indebted for copies o the &ew York ledger, Chimney Corner aai. JFranh Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper for the current week The Stand morning. will retrain open until 11 o'clock this L. J DAHMER In thistlty, on 26th Feb., 1875, Char, lotte Frederick Dahaier, daughter of Peter and Margaret Dahmer, aged 7 years, 5 months and 14 days. j - : 9 . ; i ; j ! Tlie funera will lake place at the residences of her mother j on the corner of Third and Brunswick streets, next Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, 'f h : friend and acquaintances of the family are jre specifally invited to attend. j Philadelphia and New Brhnswics papers pleaei copy. i . - h ) H TKIBDTB OF BBSPECT. j At a called meeting of the Hibernian Benevolent Association, the undersigned committee being apt pointed for the purpose; reported the following pre amble and' resolutions wmcn were unanimously adopted: Whkrbas. It has been the will of an all Wise Providence to remove from among us our worthy and esteemed Brother member Martin Nielan, a mar tive of the: Parish of Furete County, of RaBcom mon, Ireland, who depHrted this life on the morn ing of the 21st inst. ; therefore, i i Be it Resolved, That while recognizing the wis dom and justice of the Supreme Being to whom we are indented for all blessings, we sincerely deplore the sad blow which has deprived our society of i ah efficient member, a christian and genial friend who? e memory we shall ever cherish and revere j j Resolved, That we deeply sympathise with the afflicted family of our deceased' Brother. In him they have lost a fond and loving ' hUBband, a kind andind llsient father whose every wish ano every desire was to benefit those he loved best on earth. ! Resolved. That a coov of tbese resolutions be sent to tbe family of our : deceased Brother, and that they be published in the Stab and Journal and spread upon tne minutes or ttus meeting, i JNO McBNTEB, ) JAS. EBILLY, y Committee. TOMOTHY DONLON. ) i?EW ABERTISEMENTS.j Atlantic; Coast Line Passenger Department, j ! WILMINGTON, N. C, March 1st., 1875. 1 JL Travelers is invited to the fact, that comraenc mg marcn tne xna, lots. ENTIRELY NEW "PARLOR AND DRAWING i j ROOM CAltS, Built expressly for the service and furnished with due regard lo comfort and elegance, will run on all day trains between Wilmington, N. C . and Ports mouth, Va., in direct communication with the i MAGNIFICENT STEAMERS OF THE BAYLINe! Seats or compartments can be secured by tele jrraph to tbe unde signed, by application to Con ductor upon night trains North, Upon WUmingtc n; Columbia and Augusta Railroad, or Ticket Agent at Union Depot: I I ttate Rooms and Bertha upon the Bay Line Steamers can be secured by application to conduc tors of day trains upon the seaboard & Roanoke Railroad or by telegram to the undersigned. i A. POPE. feb 28 2w . Gen'l Passenger Agent. PERSONS WHO WISH FINE and common Tobacco Goods, for small puces, notwithstanding, the increase of tax of 4 cents en the pound, can be supplied with all they wish and at prices to suit them, at the reople's Tobacco Store No, 12 Market stfeet, where a complete rtock of PLUG -AND- SMOKING TOBACCO is always kept on hand, and '- i -i Smokers' Articles. Generally. The crowd's who buy of li me. vouch for the quality of mj eooda. Call an convinced.! GEO. HALL febSS-tf 1 Tobacconist, Sign of the Indian Girl. Attention! i 1 THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW VOLUNTEER Organization are requested to meet at Lippttt'a Hall on Monday evrning, at 8 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of organization and election of officrs. A rati attenoance u aesirea MATTHEW P TAYLOR, RICHARD W. ANDREWS,. R 8. NASH. j feb 28 It JAS.H. CHADBOURN, Ja. i i be 51 M " ' ir clays. .V.. . . .V . " V ' ' 3 L' weweek.;...;;.;; ::: : z : week " " Three weeks, .1 ; JwoiaonthB I. .4' S C( ... 8 (K . 8 N ... 6 C ... 6 M ... 8 t ...i&W ...S GO x nree months. . ...... ' Six Months...... . wneyear..!.. ...... ......... 35 OU 60 0 ttonatelylowm r"'5"H l"'n n prI,I- NEW, ADVERTISEMENTS. Ten Thousand Articles. EVrSTed!NG Blio2fGINQ TO A I WELL : - 1 ' ' . . "i First Glass i FAMILY GROCERY STORE can be found In our stock, from ihe Lowest Priced to the I v 9 f . ' ' f ' r ' Finest Goods i ' : ' . "Ij '' : . j' Ever brought to this city. We have room for ourr wv auu uuie w give polite attention to all of customers. CHAS. D. MIERS & CO., I B&TyorthFront St., feb S8-(f NOTICE. After march is J we rhai.l. coTiTnetTie . Sueur unHihiv ' ' "''' (W wefeivo all winter been ohipllh. 6UL tpu- - ! CLOTHING i f i ' ! lit " AT extraordinary; I Low Figures. MITWS ON & CO., ! I- feb 88 tf ' City Clothiers. Dissolution of Copartnership. lUOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE XI copartnership lately subsist ng between Robert C. Orrell and George A. Croom, under . the firm name Of Orrell & Croom. la thia rtav rti.snivorf mutual consent. Robert C. Orrell is authorized to Beuie an aeDis aue to and by the paid, firm. j.ma iue un aay or jj eoruary, 1B75. ' j . ROBT C. ORRELL, ' , I G: A. CROOMj TnenndeiBlfmert having hnncrht. ih lntitt nf former copartner Robert C. Orrell in the croc erv! X 1. .. .. ...ill It'. 1 . . . , . win cuuuune me grocery Dusincss at tltu same store No.. 3, on Sontti Water street, where h Will be Slad to receive a lihprnl nntrnnm a hi. friends; i fe This tbe 27th dayof Feb., 1875. feo 28-3t ! G. A. CROOM. spicy. : NOVEL, BY MARTHA J. LAMB; WEB- eter and Haynes' Speeches; The Pathfinder, . i ' The Deer-Slayer,: The Spy, The Wing and Wing, by Cooper; The Dove ia the Eagle's Nest, The Young Stepmother, by Miss Young; Throngh Thick and Thin, From My Youth Up, Jessamine, Mass Side, Empty Heart, etc. j etc., AND ALL TBE MAGAZINES i For sale by feb28-tf SCON0LEY & YATES, i City Book S:ore. LENT, , SERVICE AND PRAYER must interpenetrate ine another. i ASK 'for definite graces,' and expect definite re sults. j ' ' IT is 'self examination that makes religion a personal thing. a , ; RKA-lp Variety ot the Inpired literature, CORRESPONDING varfety In Devotional wo:t All religions works for Ljent at I HEINSBERGER'S Live Book and Music Store. feb 28 -tf We Still Continue rj0 GIVE THE PDBLIC GREAT BARGAINS IM i - . - I MEN AND IiO?i? OHLOTHCIIsra-, GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, fec., Juet received by Saturday's Express a new lot ef , SPRING TIES, BOWS, &c. SHRIER BROS Bacon, Pork and Coffee. gQ Boxes D. S. Bides and Shoulders, i 5Q Boxes Smoked SId6s and Shoulders, Barrels Pork, 100 Bags Coffe- For.salebvr feb28 tf KERCHNER & CALDER BEOS. Corn ! Corn ! Corn ! gJQ Bushels Corn, For sale by bv feb 28-tf KERCHNER & CALDER BROS. Hay, Hay, Hay. j 2QQ Bles Hay, Eastern Hay, JQQ Bales N. R. Hay. For sale by 1 feb 28 tf KERCHNER & CALDER BROS. Planting Potatoes. Planting Potatoes. Q Barrels Early Rose Potatoes, J0Q Barrels Pink Eye Potatoes. For sale byj feb28tf KERCHNER & CALDER BROS. FOR THE EHSUIHB WEEK Al CITIZENS' MARKET. A FINE LOT OF Sampson County StaUfed Beef which I will leil at , i -. Call and tee for yourself. prices to suit the times, feb 28-tf T. A. WATSON, Proprietor. Base Balls and Chilis, TOPS AND MAEBLJSS IN LARGE VARIETY; L Juet arrived and for sale at I 4 G. H. W. RUNGE'S, Northeat eor. Market and Second SI. feb ?8-tf I i rf " Mules for Sale. i-. J. PAIR OF LARGE AND. VERY FINE MULES. -i- i - . For sale low; by i I J. A. SPRINGER, feb 28-1 1 i At Coal and Wood Yard. Spring Styles. BROADWAY SILK IIAT8 At HARRISON A ALLEN'S j City Hat Store, feb 28-tf 38 Market St CORN SHELLERS, FEED CUTTERS. FAN MILLS, ITtACB CHAINS. STEEL HOES, Axes, Barnes, Colls rs. Back Bands, Cotton Plow Lines, Ac. A full stock and at the lowest market rates can be found at the Old Established Hardware House of j JOHN DAWSON, feh 28-tf Nob. 19, 20 and 21 Market St, i 3 I - : - . ': 4rV' "-j T i-