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THE GOLDSBORO MESSENGER, MAY 13, 188 6. --DOUBLE SHEET. THE BITTER AND THE SWEET What the Northern Papers Say About Jefferson Davis. From the Philadelphia Times, Ind. Jefferson Davis has learned nothing, has forgotten nothing, and , he is one of the mauy who have lived too long. From the Albany Express, Rep.) Jeff has been dead as a door nail for nearly twenty -five years, and not even the Montgomery fiasco will avail to resurrect him. From lbe Hartford Post, Rep. All this is emotional, sentimental, possibly very pretty to those who can enjoy it. But the thou- ands of strick en families of the North who have never ceased to mourn the going out of the bright light of othe . diys, caused by the rebellion led dtf by! this man, to-day so honored in the South, can see nothing in this reception ex cept that which awakens the bitterest and the saddest memories. From the Troy Times, Rep J There were hundreds of braver, worthier and abler men in the Confed eracy than Jeff Davis. Yet he is to the people of the South to-day appa rently an ideal of moral and physical valor, and exalted to the highest estate as the personification, if not the deifi cation, of the Lost Cause. Can the worship accorded him leave room for unquestioned fealty to the Government he once sought so strenuously to de stroy, and which he still regards with imperishable hatred? From the Albany Journal, Rep. The South has recalled the man who misled it a quarter of a century ago. The South controls the Democracy of the county. It can and probably will dictate nominations in 1888. It is as certain as fate that an ex-Confederate will be a candidate for President or Vice President three years from now. So let nobody say a word about sec tional issues or wave the bloody shirt while the South is cheering for Teff Davis. All it asks is what it wanted in 18G0 to be let alone ! From the New York Times, Rep. It is plain that, so far as the future is concerned, and so far as regards his influence, direct or indirect, upon the course of public affairs or public sen timent, Mr. Davis is looked upon in the , South very much as he is else wherethat is to say, as a person of no consequence whatever. That he should be received, probably for the last time in public, in the South with demonstrations of affectionate admira tion is natural and inevitable. He is the most conspicuous remaining me mento of events which stirred the Southern heart to its depths. But - neither for the Southern people nor for their fellow-countrymen is there in the feeling they have for him a tinge of actual hostility toward our common Government and our common country. From the Philadelphia Press, Rep. The country at large can forgive the South for turning its back to the light a day or two to pay homage to the Eersonal qualities whicb endeared Mr. 'avis to the hearts of her citizens dur ing the weary years of war; but neither the country nor the South will uphold Mr. Davis in misconstruing his present reception into any regret for the results of the rebellion, or any post-mortem endorsement of the wick ed dogmas which he buried at Appo mattox, and by whose unhallowed grave he remains sole watcher and mourner. ' TFrom the Brooklyn Union, Rep. It is a very sad scene this whole unwise performance. If rhetorical nonsense and vain regret be a pleas ure to Mr. Davis and his friends, it would have been cruel for their wiser neighbors and descendants to forbid them such a pleasure on the last occa sion they may have to enjoy it. Yet it was a very depressing day for the dominant sentiment which has no sympathy with them. It was a very unwise performance, but the unwis dom of it will not justify the counter unwisdom of attaching too much im portance to it. From the New York Tribune, Rep Jefferson Davis receives at the hands of Southern citizens honors which they pay to no loyal man, who never vio lated his oath of allegiance. He is a poor ideal for any people to set up and worship,- this foresworn and beaten traitor, whose incapacity, magnified the losses and sufferings of the war for the misguided people who trusted him. Do Southern father? really think his example a good one to hold up to their sons for emulation ! In Northern States, at all events, the boys have more manly types to venerate. LFrom the Lowell Courier, Rep.l It was a piedo of bad taste, if not worse, which instigated such a cele bration. Jeff Davis would appear to better advantage in the seclusion of his home, which he may peacefully inhabit, thanks to a magnanimous nation, than in parading himself as the martyr to a Lost Cause. And the Southern people would much better illustrate Orator Gordon's sentiments of present n and future loyalty to the whole country by refraining from glorification of their past treason, f From the New York Evening Post, Ind. "The official burial of the Confeder acy," as somebody has happily styled the ceremonies attending the laying of the corner-stone of a soldier's monu ment at Montgomery, Ala., this week, has been accompanied by highflown funeral eulogies of the deceased, based naturally upon the nil de mortuti nisi bonum maxim. But everybody knows that the Southern people nave become convinced that it was best for them, as well as for the rest of jus, that the Lost Cause was lost, and that their applause of the Chief of the Confeder ate States from ISC 1 to 1805 implies no dislovalty ' to the United States in 18SG. . ' . - J- From the Wereester Spy, Rep. The old man is harmless; his coun sels are without influence. He does not live in our times, but in an earlier era whose events are remembered, but whose passions as well as its political philosophies are historic only, and whefi they are recalled have the curi ous and romantic interest which be longs to antiquated - ant- obsolete things. Let him talk and let his audi ence cheer, it can do no harm. They are not his followers now. They may sentimentalize and go through the form of mourning at the graves of the Confederacy at his suggestion, but their conduct in the practical affairs of to-day is not in the least degree in fluenced by his advice, ij From the New Haven News, Ind. The demonstration at Montgomery ion the whole a fitting one. There can be no doubt about the . gallantry and good faith of those who fell in the war, fighting on the Southern side. That they were mistaken only ad is to the pathos of their fate, and gallantry and good faith are worthy of honorable remembrance, even when they are mistaken. Gen. .Gordon struck the" right key for such an oc casion when he exhorted his hearers by the memory of the honored dead, and by the newborn fidelity of the South to the Union, to strive for,. the good of the whole country, and' thus by the honorable emulation of good works to place the South in the fore front of the nation's progress. This is wholesome talk, and probably the chattering of the unreconstructed rebel about liberty will do no harm. From the Boston Journal, Rep. , The attachment of the South to the Confederacy, .however extravagant its expression, is for the most part simply one of sentiment. It is a sentimental cause'which' they mourn; a cause lost, and: which the wisest of them would not find, if they could. If the question were pat to the intelligent people of the South to-day: "Would you, if you could make the States which en tered the Rebellion, a separate gov ernment t" the answer would be, we are confident, unhesitatingly in the negative. . We believe this because the most prominent j men from the South have practically admitted that it is better as it is, and because the press of the South, which expresses the sentiments of the intelligence of the South, have time and again declared that the present order of things is bet ter than any change based upon the theory of a division of the Republic could be. THE LESSON OF LABOR. The Valley Virginian A recent examination of the Eastern penitentiary of the State of Pennsyl vania revealed the fact, as stated by the warden, that of thirteen hundred convicts, only thirteen of them had been mechanics. This, is suggestive and illustrates the conservative, healthful and moral influence of the training necessary for the successful prosecution of mechanical pursuits. As stated by the warden, "Of doctors, lawyers and other professional tnen we get plenty, but mechanics don't get here." It may be Isafely affirmed that the most conservative, unobtru sive and useful element of any com munity is composed ofl those who are engaged, in mechanical employment. In the process of learning, their men tal capacities are developed with uni iormity and their time consumed m acquiring a knowledge of a trade, which if industriously pursued, is cer tain to yield a iair living, lneyare not driven to the cultivation of their wits to make a living without labor, or to encourage a species of sharp practice by which they may overreach their neighbor. Their knowledge is generally in demand, and those who employ them get an equivalent for what they pay. Habits of honesty, fair dealing and sobriety are thus cul tivated and the mmd kept at an equi pose, and moral character given a robust, healty growth which is proof against temptation. There are no two institutions of learning in the State, which promise to do more' to give a high and honor able tone to society than the Miller Manual Labor School and the Blacks burg Agricultural College. The cur riculum combines mental with manual training, preparing the student for usefulness in either department of endeavor, and qualifying him to meet the demands of both or either. A sense of self reliance is inspired, a conscious independence is felt, which stimulates the growth of the nobler traits of manhood and .assures the community a useful citizen. We are reminded, by the train of thought we are indulging, of a notable instance of the result of mechanical training. Almost everybody in Vir ginia knows of John M. Robinson. He is now President of the Carolina Cen tral railroad, the Raleigh & Gaston railroad, the Raleigh & Augusta rail road, the Seaboard & Roanoke rail road, and the Baltimore Steam Packet Company, and Vice President of the Old Dominion Steam Ship Company. When quite a young man his father placed him in a machine shop as a regular apprentice. After learning what he could there he went to Paris and there served for three years in the most extensive and complete of the shops of that great city, and returned toVirginia a master machinist. Dur ing the war he was assigned to staff duty as an engineer, and while travel ling from Richmond, to Danville the usefulness of his knowledge was brought into requisition. The engine of the railroad got out of order. The engineer examined it carefully, but could not discover where the fault was, and the prospect was that the train would remain where it was until another engine could be procured. In this emergency, Mr. Robinson, who was a passenger, pulled off his coat, crawled under the engine, and turning on his back carefully examined the intricate machinery of the encine. finally called for a wrench, and after using that, asked for a hammer and cold chisel, and after applying these as the necessity of the case required, he came out and told the, engineer to pre pare to start. Scarcely had the anxious passengers time to get aboard, before the iron horse moved off, as a thing of life, in complete order, and the trip was made without further delay or obstruction. The knowledge Mr. Rob inson had acquired in the shops not only served a good purpose in this emergency, but has made him one of the most successful railroad men in the United States. Every enterprise with which he has been associated has been eminently successful. His train ing has been such as to acquaint him with all the wants of a railroad or steamboat and to give direction when necessary to have them supplied. And this would not be the case, but for his early mechanical training, or if he had simply studied the scientific part of a profession. What "Virginia and the South now most need is technical knowledge that their young nten be educated in the skill of the shops, and become equipped to take hold of the enter prises, with which her future prosperi ty must be inseparably identified. The masculine energies and capacities of men cannot afford; to waste time in noticing the gossips and drawlers, the dudes and the nranies. Their work is nobler, their mission higher and the demands of State paramount. The brave hearts and stout arms of the earnest workers must mould the destiny of the commonwealth elevate its moral tone, give strength to its in stitutions, fashion its legislation and build up its waste places. We want more John M. Robinsons more fathers like his who will study the interests of their boys and the State, and place them where they will become, useful citizens and essential factors in the'ereat enterprises which alone'; can" make v Virginia what she should; bev and,; cause her to advance to her propeK place in the, sisterhood of Stntes. J- ? : : PREMIUM LIST. On Field Crops for Next Fair of the Kastern"" Carolina Fair and Stock Association, - . . , . . - The following is the regular list of pre miums offered on Farm and Garden pro ducts,! by the Eastern N. C. Fair and Stock Association, at its Fair to be held on the 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th of Nov. 1886. cotton. 4 ' For largest yield cotton grown in this state upon i acre or land, not Jess tban 500 pounds lint to the acre, with state ment and mode of cultivation,' quality and quantity of fertilizer used and va riety of seed planted. The land to be measured and vouched for by affidavit. Bale to be exhibited. Premium $25 00 Entrance fee 3 00 For second largest yield. Premium ... 10 00 Entrance iee 2 00 For largest yield grown upon one acre wnero no cnemicai rertuizer is used, not less than 400 pounds lint, with mode of cultivation. Premium...... 30 00 Entrance fee 00 CORN. For largest yield upon one acre, upland. not less than 40 bushels ; one bushel to be exhibited with statement and raode of cultivation, etc. Premium ... 10 00 For second largest yield. Premium 5 00 For largest yield per acre upon all other lands, not less than 50 bushels. Pre mium 10 00 WHEAT. , For largest yield of wheat from one acre of land : not less than 25 bushels ; one bushel to be exhibited with statement and mode of cultivation. Premium. . . 10 00 For second largest yield. Premium 5 00 OATS. For largest yield oats per acre ; not less than 40 bushels ; one bushel to be ex hibited. Premium 5 00 For second largest yield. Premium 3 00 RYE. For largest yield rye per acre ; not less tban 20 bushels ; one bushel to be ex hibited. Premium 5 00 For second largest yield. Premi um 3 00 RICE. For largest yield rice upon, up'and ; not less than 50 bushels ; one bushel to be exhibited. Premium . 5 00 For second largest yield. Premium 3 00 TOBACCO. For best 10 pounds fine cured tobacco ; light wrappers. Premium 10 00 For second best. Premium 5 00 POTATOES. For largest yield sweet potatoes per acre; not less than 250 bushels ; one bushel to be exhibited, mode of cultivation. Pre mium 5 00 For second largest yield: Premium 3 00 For largest yield of Irish potatoes upon one half-acre ; not less than 20 bushels : one bushel to be exhibited. Premium 5 00 For second largest yield. Premium 2 50 GROUND PEAS. Fof largest crop of ground peas on one acre; not less than 100 bushels; one bushel to be exhibited. Premium 5 00 For second largest crop. Premium 2 50 FIELD PEAS. For largest yield on one acre ; not less than 30 bushels to be housed : one bush el to be exhibited ; statement and mode of cultivation, quality and quantity of fertilizer used. Premium. 5 Best yield of beans. Premium . , 5 CHUFAS. For best sample of chufas: one half bushel to be exhibited. Premium 2 00 For second best sample. Premium 100 MISCELLANEOUS CROPS. For largest yield of turnips on X acre ; 3 bushels to be exhibited. Premium For second largest yield. Premium 50 50 For largest crop or crab grass hay on one acre ; one bale to be exhibited. Pre mium 10 00 For second largest crop. Premium 5 00 f or test variety ot bread corn ; one bush el exhibited. Premium 2 For best variety stock corn. Premium. 2 For best variety of wheat. Premium... 2 For best variety of oats. Premium 2 For best bushel field peas. Premium ... 2 For best & bushel North Carolina raised cat tail millet seed. Premium 2 For largest yield of German millet on acre ; one bale to be exhibited. Pre mium 5 For best variety of grass seed grown in North Carolina ; not less than five in number: one peck of each to be exhib ited. Premium 5 For best bale cotton, crop of 1883. 400 00 00 pounds or over, exhibited by producer and grown in North Carolina, premium 10 00 Entrance fee 1 00 For second best bale, same rules Pre mium 5 Entrance fee 1 Best Irish potatoes ; one bushel exhibit ed. Premium 2 Best sweet potatoes ; one bushel exhib ited. Premium.- . Best flour from North Carolina' wheat : 2 00 one barrel eA hibited. Premium 5 00 10 iarmer exniDitjng largest number of field crops of his own production ; not less than 5 varieties. Premium 10 00 Best display of vegetables by one exhib itor, not less than 6 varieties. Premi um 3 00 tea All competitors or this department will be leqviredto certify that the exhibits made are the products of their own field or garden. Best half dozen bunches North Carolina grown celery Best half dozen cabbage, North Carolina grown Best half dozen squash, North Carolina grown Best peck onions, North Carolina grown Rest dozen tomatoes. North Carolina grown Best peck beets. North Carolina'grown.. Best peck carrots. North Carolina grown Best peck parsnips, North Carolina grown Best peck turnips. North Carolina grown Best peck rutabagas. North Carolina grown Best and largest DumDkins. North Caro 1 00 1 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1 00 lina grown 1 Best North Carolina hams, 3 to be shown 2 Best stalk of cotton l Best watermelon , 1 Best vegetable eggs 1 00 00 00 00 00 FRUITS. Best and largest variety apples 5 00 Best barrel North Carolina apples with directions for gathering and keeping. . 5 00 Best and largest variety peaches 1 00 Best and largest variety pears 3 00 Best and largest variety figs 1 00 Best and largest variety grapes. 2 00 Best and largest variety fruits by one exhibitor : . . . t 5 00 ORCHARD PRODUCTS. Best and largest variety apple trees . . diploma Best and largest variety peach trees, .diploma Best and largest variety pear trees.. diploma Best and largest variety plum trees, .diploma Best and largest variety cherry trees, .diploma Best and largest variety grape vines, diploma Best and largest variety strawberry plants diploma Best and largest variety raspberry plants.... diploma Gienwood High Scnool, JOHNSTON COUNTY, N. C. For Males and Females. Literary and Musical Departments. ' David L. Ellis, (University of Nash ville,) Principal. Miss W. A. Carver, Teacher of Music. Tuition and board as low as any school of equal merit in the State. Fall session opens July 19th. For Circulars, giving full ' information as to rates, course of study, &c, please write to the Secretary of Trustees, H. N. Bizzell, Gienwood, N. C, orto the Prin cipal, New-Berne, N. C. apr8-wtf CLINTON HOTEL, CLINTON, N. C. Thepresent Proprietor has rented this prop erty with the purpose of making it a comfort Die and pleasant resort for his friends and the travelirg public, and it has accordingly been thoroughly renovated and made In every way desirable, and the charges will conform to the stringency of the times. My motto Is : Fha the hungry, rest the weary and make the deroondent olad. . JB Teams always ready for the railroad and for all points in the county. WTLIIAM E. BASS, aprStf Proprietor. Morrison's New Tariff Bill Puts LUMBER on the Free CONSEQUENCEA "TUMBLE" IN PRICES! Will To meet this Iniquitous attack oh a great Southern Industry we have perfected our arrangements to Reduce Prices, as follows : DRESSED CEILING, $7.00 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. DRESSED FLOORING, $7.50 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. ) DRESSED WEATHERBOARDS $7.00 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. FRAMING LUMBER $6.50 PER THOUSAND AND UP, AS TO QUALITY. 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