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WILMINGTON, N. C., SUNDAY MOANING, JULY 11, 1869.
VOL. II.
NO. 289.
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CHAS. I. GRADY,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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CHURCH INTELLIGENCE.
Services'will be held in the several churches in
his city, to day, as follows : l
' . ; i ; ' . WHITE. '
St. Thomas' Church (Catholic).
Services at the usual hours 7 and1 10 i
o'clock, A. M.; Vespers at 31 o'clock, P.-M.
St. James' Church (Episcopal).
Morninir Prayer at lOi A. M. Evening Prayer
at 5 P. M. Sunday School at 3t A; M. ,
St. Johns' Church (Episcopal). ,
Divine services at 101 oclock, A. M. and St P.
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Sundaj-, School at 4 o'clock, P. M.
First Presbyterian Church.
Divine services at 104 A. M., and at 8 P. M:
Front Street Church (Episcopal Methodist).
Services at 10 A. M., and 71 P. M., by Rev. J .
. Dally. 'Sabbath School at A. M.
Seaman' Ilcthel.
Services at 10J A. M and 74 P. M. by the Rev.
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John N. Andrews.'
COLORED.
. M. E. Church, Cor. 5th and Red Cross Sts,
Divine services Prayer meeting at 5 oclock
A. M., -preaching at 10:30 A. M. and 3:30 and 7:30
P. M. Sabbath school at 1:30 P. M. Rev. D. P.
Seaton, Pastor.
Zion's M. E. Church, Cor. 7th and Church.
Services at 10:30 A.M., and 3 and 7:30 P.M.
Rev. Ellis- iLavendcrPastor. ,
Presbyterian Chapel, cor. 6th and Chestnut
Services at 10:33 A. M., and 7:30 P. My, Rev
W. T. Car r, Paotor in charge.
St. Paul's Chapel, cor. Fourth and Orange
I I (Episcopal.)
Services 10:30 A. M., aud 7:30 P. M.
1st Baptist, corner Campbell and Fifth.
Services at 10:30 As M., and 3 P. M., and 7:30
P.M., M. M. Johnson, Pastor. Sabbath School
at t P. M. ' ' ,
Ebcnczcr Church, (Baptist,) seventh between
Orange and Ann gtrcets.
Services at 10:30 A. M., and 3 and 7:80 P. M.
Rev. Wm. II. Banks Pastor .
CITY.
Job Pkintikg.--We are now prepared to
execute, at this office, all manner of Job
-'Printing.
To Oor Readers. Subscribers will no
tice that tho cros-s on their paper denotes
"timeout" an,d wc would be pleased with
prompt renewal ot subscriptions.
.Cheap Advertising. All our friends are
cordially invited to send notices for this
column at the exceeding low price of 10
CENTS A LINE.
The Republican County Nominating Con
' vention will meet in this city on .Saturday
July 17 th, 18G9. , f
The building association is a success. Let
us have another ,
Professor Pool gives notice to the public
OI luC iail SCSblOU ui iuc uuituoiij.
An umbrella i3 advertised and, the tinder
will please Post it directly to this office.
Mr. A.M. Alderman won t!hoj silver cup
for fast and graceful riding in the "rink"
Friday night. ' "
Friend Heinsbcrgcr lias " some more" of
those new and delightful summer books.
Seo advertisement.
1 Our worthy Post Master tells ot a.pleasaut
I'trip-to "-de old plantation," and speaks of
. some' mighty tall corn'
Mr. Mcaresv body was recovered, and
buried Friday. The J uutortuuate young
man was so disfigured by aligators that his
recognition was difficult:
First Ward. Our gallant Eagles is de
termined to win his " Eagle' V-perbaps a
star by carrying the first ward away from
' scamp" Larkins and company.
The Judge of the Special Court has been
censured for u instructing a jury." It is his
duty under the law to instruct? and inform
the jury of the law in every casej.
Wc were pleased to see our friend Sena
tor Galloway in : town yesterday evening.
He is well and brings encouraging news
from the upper part of the State.
In the case of King aginst Abram3 for an
assault. The jury continued to disagree, and
as the "assault" was not punishable as a
rape, the absurdity of the whole affair is
but too apparent.
The ExrxosioN. We -have been shown
the Inspector's certificate of the unfortunate
Brandt. It is evident that' she was thor
oughly inspected, and as her small boat was
in constant use,-the only explanation of its
unsea worthiness is that the steam injured,
or a piece of iron knocked a hole in her
bottera. I
The Carolina Farmer comes to us looking
as fresh and vernal as any agricultural pro
duct of the country. It is published by W.
H. Bernard, and is well worth subscription
price, $2 per year. ' j
Mr. Price should not let Mr. Larkins write
so many cards for the Star. Poor " George"
is a sad tool in the hands (and such hands !)
of "Captain" Larkins. "Brothers in life;
in death let them not be divided."
The virtuous Price, and the pure minded
Larkins, say they are not the tools of the
democrats. Let Cols. Moore and Hedrick
tell oil they know ! We are sorry for
"George"--" And he so young !"
Tae friends of Mr. Eagle desire his name
to be presented as a candidate for election
to the Legislature. We are always pleased
to oblige the friends of any respectable citi
zen and so make way for Mr.
Eagles.
Mr. Eagles is well known in our commu
nity as a man of good character, and re
spectable standing. He was a good soldier
and is a good city officer. The highest
compliment we can pay him is to say that
"he has done his duty."
Mr. Price states in the " bolter's journal"
that he was " elevated" by suffrages. He
means he was "i elevated" by whiskey when
he permitted himself to sign the trashy
Larkinsy diatribe published in the Star as
an " address to Democratic (Republican)
voters."
A Deserter Caught. It would seem
that " misery loves, company " and why not
deserters. Messrs. Price and Larkins are
both accused of the pleasant little episode
called deserting. One from the Confederate
volunteer service the other from the Union.
How is this " George " ? A Senator declares
that at Beaufort a certain United States
sailor " cut his stick " and run away from
the service of the United States and that
sailor teas George W. Price, Jr. !
Mendacitt. The monstrous mendacity
of Mr. Price, who scem3 under the influence
ot the foul fiend "Larkins" or any other-.
The absurdf stretches of imagination that
even the most gullible of his auditors have
to say " coming it too " strong," Mr. Price.
Even this does not deter our idiotic mis
representative, and" the shocked and out
raged community have but one favor to ask,
" Mr. Price, resign." You are declared "in
eligible" by reason of "monstrous men
dacity." Showers. We had three separate and
distinct " showers " yesterday, and the water
God, "PIuvus" as he was called in our
school books must have commenced and
then reconsidered his determination to
water with his tears our dry gardens and
thirsty wells. It is to be hoped that the
" change in the moon " will bring about all
the prophets prayed for " rain," and thus
'Met all the people " continue to do lest we
become Arabs living in deserts "where
no green thing can abide."
Capture of an Escaped Jail Prisoner.
Constable Carr captured William Wash
ington, a colored prisoner that escaped from
the jail in April '68. Washington was
charged with robbing from the store of Mr.
R. S. Waldron on the night of the "big fire."
He escaped before trial, ana has been at
largo ever since. He w7as recognized on the
streets by Constable Carr, who promptly
seized him, and, having procured the proper
authority, committed " the scamp to jail,
where it is thought he will remain until his
appearance is called for by the Superior
Court.
A Shell Road to Wrightsville. A
joint stock company is being organized in
our city for the purpose of constructing a
shell road to Wrightsville Sound. It is
calculated that $15,000 will be required for
the enterprise, $8,000 of which has been
already subscribed. The par value of the
shares is $100. The road, if built, will be
constructed in an air line via Ann or Nun
street, from Front; and terminating some
where in the vicinity of Mr. C. C. Morse's
place.
We trust that this enterprise will succeed,
and think it will pay. There would be
quite enough driving on such a road to af
ford income sufficient for a handsome divi
dend to stockholders. The subscription
list is with Col. J. R. Davis, at the Purcell
House. Journal.
Market Day. Saturday is a sort of
" market day" all over the world, and the
songs and stories founded on the meeting of
rustics on these happy occasions would
make many volumes. Yesterday was a sort
of melon " market day" and the numbers of
watermelons devoured by thirsty and melon
loving individuals was something fearful to
contemplate. For ourselves we care little
for the huge watery article so cherished by
the laboring population, and the tempta
tion of all youngsters who ever lived in the
country. : Acquaintance with our Northern
markets makes us long for the sweet crisp
high flavored " nutmeg melons or "eante
lopes" as they are called. In hopes of seeing
some of these we will rest until another
" market day" draws us from our sanctum ;
when we hope some of our gardeners will
gladden our editorial eyes with a melon fit
to charm away the blues, and at prices all
can reach ri editors.
Excursion. An excursion j party from
Weldon, consisting of the pupils of the
school of the Misses Hooper in that town
and their friends arrived in the city by a
special train on the Wilmington and Wel
don Railroad Friday, and embarked on
the steamer General Howard for Smith ville
and the forts, where the day was spent.
Thig arrangement is due to the accommoda
tion of Colonel Fremont, and we hear the
excursionists enjoyed a most delightful trip.
Meeting at Middle Harnett Town
ship Sound. Yesterday the Republicans
in pursuance to a notice assembled in mass
meetiqg at " Gardner Place " for the pur
pose of nominating townshii officers, and
electing three delegates to attend the Coun
ty Convention. Mr. Benj. Galloway presi
ded. A committo consisting of Messrs.
Lewis Nixon, Jesse Brown, Edwin McKay,
Reuben Sneeden and Alex. Moore, were ap
pointed a committee on nominations. Af
ter an absence of quarter of an hour the
Committee made the following report :
Magistrate J. Reubin Sneedin.
Justice of the Peace Ed. McCabe.
Constable Samuel Sneeden.
Town Clerk A. H. Moore.
School Committee Jesse Brown,, Daniel
C. Davis, Lewis Nixon.
Delegates to Convention George Wil
liams, Lorry Davis, Benj. Galloway.
No young lady can be too well instructed
in anything which will affect the comfort of
a family. Whatever position in society sho
occupies, she needs a practical knowledge
of household duties. She may be placed in
eucIi circumstances that it will not be nec
essary for her to perform much domestic
labor ; but on this account she needs no less
knowledge than if she was obliged to pre
side personally over the cooking stove and
pantry. Indeed I have thought that it is
more difficult to direct others, and requires
more experience than to do the same work
with their own hands.
Mothers are frequently so nico and par
ticular that they: do not like to give up any
part of the care of their children. This is a
great mistake in their management, for they
are often burdened with labor and need re
lief. Children should be early taught to
make themselves useful; to assist their
parents every way in their power, and to
consider it a privilege to do so.
A Puzzle. Here is a question for youhg
arithmeticians, and others, who like to crack
an arithmetical nut now and then, to try
their wits upon :
Two Arabs sat down to dinner and were
accosted by a stranger, who requested to
join their party, saying "that as he could not
get provisions to buy in that part of the
country, if they would admit him to eat only
an equal share with themselves, he would
willingly pay them for the whole." The
frugal meal consisted of eight small loaves
of bread, five of which belonged to one of
the Arabs, and three to the other. The
stranger having eaten a third part, and each
of the two Arabs a third part of the eight
loaves, arose and laid before them eight pie
ces of money, saying : "My friends, there is
what I promised you ; divide it between you
according so your just rights." A dispute,
of course, arose respecting a division of the
money ; but reference being made to the
cadi, he adjudgel seven pieces of the mon
ey to the owner of the five loaves, and only
one piece to him who had owned the three
loaves. Yet the cadi decided justly.
Cut this out. The following are excel
lent rules for young men commencing busi
ness :
The world estimates men by their success
in life, and, by general consent, success is
evidence of superiority.
Under no circumstances, assume any re
sponsibility you can avoid consistently with
your duty to yourself and others.
Base all your actions upon a principle of
right ; preserve your integrity of character,
and never count the cost.
Self-interest is more likely to warp your
judgment than all other circumstances com
bined, therefore look well to your duty when
your interest is concerned.
Never make money at the expense of your
reputation, i
Be neither lavish nor niggardly. Of the
two avoid the latter. A mean man is uni
versally despised, but publie favor is a step
ping stone to preferment ; therefore gene
rosity is politic as well as proper.
Say little, think much, do more.
Let your expenses leave a balance in your
pocket. Cash is a friend in need.
Keep clear of lawsuits. If you gain your
cause, you generally lose money.
Avoid borrowing and lending.
Wine and tobacco impair health, mind
and pocket, and waste time.
Stormy Times Ahead. Our scientific
correspondent communicates the following :
We have now entered a season which there
is reason to believe will be marked by ex
traordinary storms of rain, wind and elec
trical phenomena, the most certain periods
being about the second Sunday in the months
of July and August next, and the first Sun
day in September and October next. There
will be intermediate storms of less severity
about the time of or just after full moon in
each of those months. The conditions pre
vailing at the time specified are not unusu
al or extraordinary in their character, but
are periodical and unfailing. The . storms
anticipated arc such as usually prove very
destructive to canals and railroads, and
sweep away bridges, etc. It we can prej-cal-culate
such events some of the perils of such
storms may be averted, by careful prepara
tions to meet them. A few weeks will suf
fice to test the truth of these predictions.
The storms here referred to are not local,
but general ones, prevailing over a large
space of territory at or nearly the same
periods ot timej On the seventh of August
ext there will be a total eclipse of the sun,
and, according. o the statement of an Eng
lish astronomef, a comet is now visible.
What effect these circumstances will Jiave
upon the weather lam not prepared to say,
but have reason to believe the tendencyj will
be to increase the severity of the weather.
The Record. The report of the pro
ceedings in the ; House of Representatives,
March 17th, 1868, as published in -the Ral
eigh Standard, verifies the statement that
Geo. W. Price, Jlr., favored removal of disa
bilities the report says : "Mr. Price spoke
against the reference and in favor of the
adoption of the resolution. He said the
men' who fought; against his rights anc. the
rights of men should be made friends of the
government by the removal of disabilities."
Mr. Hudgins asked if he would still iave
his rights if Seymour and Blair had been
elected.
Mr. Price said he knew he had his rights,
and could not be deprived of them.
Mr. J ustice of Rutherford would do all in
his power to secure the removal of the disa
bilities ot any man who recognized this
government, aud asked to be pardoned in
good faith, but; when men called this a
bogus government, a bogus Legislature,' and
the Governor a
bogus Governor, and the
Congress of the
United States a usurninsr
unconstitutional body, he would rather his
tongue would cling to the roof of his mouth
than vote for the .removal of their disabilities-
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Mr. French did not ask these men to say
they were sorry fjr what they had done;
but he would ask them to recognize the
government, accept the situation, and! ask
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pardon, before their disabilities should bo
removed.
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
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Letter from Gen. Rutherford.
Wilmington, July 9th, 1809.
Editor, of the Post : As the public
have apparcntlytiie impression that I aim a
candidate for ths Legislature in consequence
of certain article! that have appeared in the
newspapers, and the efforts of personal
friends to bring nie forward. I tako this
opportunity of saying that I am not and
never have been aj candidate for the posi
tion, and should under no circumstances ac
cept it. I have repeatedly stated that X was
not a candidate, and am now compelled to
adopt this public nieaus of denying thp re
port to save myself the annoyance of mak
ing a personal statement to every man I meet.
Thanking yourself and other friends for the
complimentary remarks and kind manner
in which my. name has been mentioned.
I am very respectfully,
f Allan Rutherford.
Wilmington, N. C, July 10, 1809.
Mu. Editor : We would call the atten
tion of the voters j of New Hanover county
to the names of J. S. W. Eagles or A. J.
Denton, as candidates fof the Legislature.
Many Citizens.
To the Planters and Farmers, Acri-
culturalists and mechanics of Eastern
North Carolina
The Executive Committee of the Cape
Fear Agricultural Association have so far
completed their arrangements as to announce
to the people of the fifteen counties of East
ern Carolina, that arc represented in the As
sociation, as well as to the people ol the
State at large, that they will hold their first
annual Fair at their extensive Fair Grounds
(of 120 acres), near
about the middle
the city of Wilmington,
of November next, (the
exact days to be announced in due timc).
Every accommodation will be afforded
the public, within their enclosed grounds,
to exhibit their stock,' agricultural and me
chanical i products,! of every kind includ
ing that of the flower-gardens and needle
work of the ladies, ifcc, &c on the most ex
tensive scale desired
A race track for the
trial of horses will
The Committee
3 in readiness,
have nearly ready for
extensive list of premi
publication, a very!
ums, for all articles that are likely to be
offered at any State j Fair, especially to farm
ers, gardners, nurserymen, vegetables .and
fruit growers and stock-raisers. I
The Committee earnestly call upon their
fellow-citizens of every honorable pursuit,
to co-operate with them in making this,
their first Fair, an entirely successful one.
The Association ! has for its object
the
promotion of Agriculture, Commerce
and
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the Mechanic Arts
in that section of coun-
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try of which Wilmington is the commercial
centre." 1
And the Committee confidently expect
that its members in the several counties,
and especially the JVicc-Presidents for the
counties, will use; due dilligence in get
ting as "large au exhibition of the products
of their counties as possible. To do this,
early assurances, that the Fair will be held,
are deemed necessary.1 i
The Committee are assured that the rail
way companies will; make their rates fo the
ransportation of and tkingn so low
that no one will be prevented from attend
ing with their specimens.
S. L. Fremont, President.
Executive Committee Rooms Cape Fear
Agricultural Association, Wilmington, N.
C, July 10, 1869.
Plajttation Bitters combine rare medicinal
virtues with a delicious aroma, and a flavor
grateful to the palate. It is purely vegetable,
and in its composition all the requisites of
science have been complied with. It is suitable
for all ages and sexes. It is gentle, stimulating
and soothing. All dyspeptic disorders are cured
by it, and it repairs and restores nature's wasted
powers. Plantation Bitters are increaaing
daily in favor with all classes. It relieves suffer
ing, renders life a luxury, brightens the present,
and throws a hopeful light on the future.
Magnolia Water Superior to the best Im
ported German Cologne, and sold at half the
price.
Beautiful Woman. If you would be beau
tiful, use Hagan's Magnolia Balm.
It gives a pure Blooming Complexion and re
stores Youthful Beauty.
Its effects are gradual, natural and perfect.
It Removes Redness, Blotches and Pimples,
cures Tan, Sunburn and Freckles, and makes a
Lady of thirty appear twenty.
The Magnolia Balm makes the Skin Smooth
and Pearly; the Eye bright and clear ; the cheek
glow with the Bloom of Youth, and imparts a
fresh, plump appearance to the countenance.
No Lady need complain of her Complexion
when 75 cents will, purchase this delightful arti
cle. J
The best thing to dress the hair with is Lyon's
KatharlotK
Kobkoo, the greai Liver Invigorator, Blood Pu
refler, and Renovator, prepared by Dr. J.x J. Law
rence, the celebrated Physician and Chemist, is a
safe, pleasant, and reliable remedy, tof the
prevention and curb of all diseases caused by a
Torpid LIveb, Impure Blood, Disorders of
the Kidneys, or Debility of the Nervous Sys
tem. It regulates the secretions, eradicates all
humors or taints, restores lost or wasted ner
vous power, and at the same time builds up and
imparls lone and vigor to the who.'c system.
For sale by E. Willis, Wilmington, N. C.
STATE.
Our river is so low now that boats can
hardly run. Fayetteville Eagle.
The Elizabeth North Carolinian calls
upon the farmers of the State to raise timo
thy and clover.
An old lady in Guilford county, with the
assistance of her children, last year, picked
and dried blackberries enough to bring her
in nearly four hundred dollars ; and this year
she expects to do better.
The Board of Public Charities appointed
at the last session ot the Legislature, have
held a meeting and prepared circulars to be
sent to almshouses, asylums and prisons
throughout the State, for the purpose of ob
taining information upon which to act.
At a meeting of the Supreme Council of
Friends of Temperance, held ast week at
Louisburg, N. C, the lolloping officers
were elected for the next two yours :
President Maj. Daniel IT. Hill, Louis
burg, N. C.
Associate Rev. Dr. Dame, Danville, Va.
Chaplain Rev. Jno. N. Andrews, Wil
mington. N. C.
Country Culverts. To persons driving
over the country roads tho bad condition of
the little plank bridges is a source of con
stant apprehension. There is danger to
man and horse, and many a fine animal has
been ruined by the accidents happening in
the removal Of a plank or a broken one.
Supervisors should at least give the bridges
mere supervision.
Judge Brooks has appointed special terms
of the United States District Court to com
mence at Salisbury on the first Monday
in August next, and at Morganton on
the second Monday in August next. This
will be a great saving of time and expense
coming over to Raleigh ; and witnesses and
clients will! thank the Judge for the arrange
ment. FayetthilU Eagle.
A spccial iterm for Guilford county is now
in session, j Judge Tourgec presiding. No
cases of interest have been tried up to
Thursday. The case of Going, from Ran
dolph, for murder, was to be called Friday.
The opinion prevails that Judge Tourgce
makes about as good a Judge' as we have
under the New Constitution. It is thought
that court will hold two weeks.
The Land and Lumber Company at this
place have succeeded in securing the active
co operation of some oncrgetic and respon
sible Philadelphia capitalists, and are mak
ing arrangements for the speedy erection of
a large Steam Saw Mill and other machin
ery for the manufacture of lumber. This
will prove one of the most important enter
prises in the State. Elizabeth North Qtro
linwn. At the suggestion of CoL Wm. Johnson, a
meeting of railroad presidents and superin
tendents on the inland line from Washing
ton to New Orleans will be held in Colum
bia on the 15th instant. At this meeting
important matters will be considered
among others an entire change and material
reduction in the through schedule. " The
longest pole teaches the persimmon," and
the shortest schedule will take the through
passengers. The through line goes over the
North Carolina Railroad and the Raleigh
and Gaston Railroad, and will add greatly
to tfieir business. Raleigh Standard
Mr. Julias A, Bonitz, proprietor ofj the
Daily and Sunday Messenger will begin on
the Hth of August, pror., the publication
of a German newspaper. The object had in
view is the encouragement of immigration
and I the fostering of German interests
in North Carolina. It-, is to be hop
ed that a Southern German Post will be ef
fective in posting large numbers of the most
desireable kind of emigrants.
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A correspondent writing to lis from Mc
Dowell county, says : "I am happy to say .
there have Inot been so fine wheat crops
raised in Western North Carolina in fifteen
years. Corn is rather small, but growing
rapidly, and promises an abundant yield."
Referring to the political condition of the
country, he adds : "Rebelism is about to
be numbered with the things that were.
Republican stock is above par. Standard.
Wo learn that crops in Richmond and
Robeson counties are better than they have
been for several years. The wheat crep
was very good. We learn, also, that crops
in Arkansas are unusually promising ; and,
notwithstanding the excessive warm i and
dry weather, corn and cotton in this and
adjoining counties seem to be coming out'
rapidly and, with several refreshing rains,
there will be an abundant yield. Wades
boro Argus. !
A White Mocking Bird. On Saturday
last, .we saw at the store of Messrs. II. W.
Thomas & Co., a white mocking bird. It
had just attained, its feathers, which are.per
fectly white. Its oyes arc pink, and its ap
pearance otherwise similar to the sweot
songster, so common to this country. It
was captured near the depot of the M. & A.
Railroad. and was the. only one hatched in
the ijest. It remains to be seen whether
this albino mocking bird can warble the
sweet notes of its speeies. Federal Union.
, An association of practical mechanics is
making arrangements for the building, in
this city, of a complete! establishment, with
steam power and the most approved machin
ery, for the manufacture of doors, sash and
blinds. We have steadily urged tho forma
tion of co-operative associations among men
of small capital, and are glad to see every
enterprise of the kind succeed. This fac
tory, located at this central point, will com
mand the trade of an extensive coufitry, af
ter supplying the demand of the city and its
immediate vicinity ; and under, tho control
and direction of intelligent and skilful men,
who themselves will own and run it, success
is well nigh certain. Raleigh Standard.
The N. C. Real and Personal Estate
Agency. We learn that this company is in
a flourishing condition, and that it has gain
ed the confidence and well wishes of tho"
people of the State. This is proved by the
fact that it has had offered to it over $300,
000 ot real estate to be disposed of by the
lottery plan. Many of the owners of ithe
property thus offered are of tho best and
oldest families in the State men whoso
character for honesty and enterprise arc
widely known. The large amount of prop
erty thus offered to the company proves to
what an extent it possesses the confidence
of the business men of the State, and how
admirable is its plan of disposing of prop
erty. By it real and personal estate which
would otherwise bo sold at a heavy loss
brings full value and purchaser and seller
are equally benefitted. The gentlemen com
posing the company pre men whose integri
ty cannot, be questioned and whose names
are sufficient to guarantee fairness. Raleigh
Standard. '
TnE Resignation of Sheriffs.- Wc un
derstand that several of the Sheriffs in this
section of the State are seriously consider
ing the propriety of resigning their offices
before commencing upon the collection of
the recently assessed taxes, owing to the
fact that it wil1 be a matter of impossibility
for these officers to comply with the require
ments of the law in the matter, the ingeni
ous law makers in the I late sitting of the
Legislature having enacted a law imposing
a heavy fine and imprisonment upon both
the Sheriffs and their deputies should they
fail in a complete return of these taxes by
the first of December. This law leaves no
means of escape, and yet, if we understand
it aright, it places them somewhat in this
predicament : the fall term of the Superior
Coiirt for this section will be held during
the months of October and November, there
are certain taxes which, to be made, requires
an order of the Court, some week or more
must elapse before the property is properly
advertised,; and thirty days' notice is re
quired, carrying the matter over intothe
middle or the last of December before tb.c
taxes can be made by law and yet the.
Sheriff is required to make a return of them
to the State department by thef.rsi of 1)6
cembcr, or Jay himself liable to the fine and
imprisonment ordered in the case.
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