North Carolina Newspapers

EDUCATIONAL, NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY. The Decade Between 1830--1840? The Constitutional Convention of 1835?The Burning of the State Capitol. Olive Pearle Harris, in Henderson Gold Leaf. There were many changes in the affuirs of North Carolina during this period which have had a help ful influence upon theState, both commercially and politically. During this period was made one of the greatest improvements that has yet been made in North (Carolina history. There had been for several years a great desirefor the build ing of railroads in the State. An iron track had been used previ ously for hauling stone for the new capitol building. In the General Assembly of 1832 an act was passed authorizing the ex tension of a railway from Ports mouth, Ya , to Roanoke river. Only a small portion of this lay in North Carolina, but it was the (beginning of our intercourse with the outside world by means of railroads, and was therefore very important. This was a great improvement on the old system of travel. In J une, 1831, a great loss came to the North Carolinians. The capitol was burned to ashes. The lire was said to have been caused by the carelessness of a mechanic who was engaged in repairing the roof. The people did not val ue the building so much as they' did the celebrated statue of Washington, byCunova. It was .a noble figure in Roman armor which was said to have been the greatest work of that great artist, j The General Assembly met in the Governor's palace until the new capitol was erected. The Legislature of that year elected David L. Swain, of Buncombe) county, a former J udge of the Superior Court, Governor of North Carolina. He was a man of true patriotism and warm de votion to his State. No man has ever better known or more sin cerely loved North Carolina than D. L. Swain. North Carolina in that year furnished two great men to Ala bama. Israel i 'ickens had become ?Governor of Alabama, and Wil liam R. King, of Sampson county, liad become a leading member of the United States Senate from that State. The next year there were con- j tinual political storms, and party .strife was so great that civil war stained near. j 111 i?aa tnere was a great rail road convention. The year! 1832 was made famous by the beginning of the first railroad in | North Carolina. The convention j of 1833 v\ as the greatest work of, .its kind that had been carried on ; anywhere in the world. A rail-j road from Wilmington wasinuu-i gurated ov the exertion of the citizens of Wilmington. There were a few noble men who pledged i heir whole fortunes for its sup-1 port, and obtained a city sub-: ascription of $400,000, when all ] the city property was scarcely i worth that amount. A branch ?of this railroad, also-chartered in 1833, was called the Greenville and Roanoke railroad. The relation of the two races, the one to the other, in 1834 was a most undesirable one, and pro duced unfortunate consequences. \ A slave, by his influence as a preacher, became a terrible ene my and slaughtered fifty-five white men, women and children. During this year the struggle for the amending of theConstitution came to a close and a committee was called to make suitable changes on the following year. The convention called for amending the Constitution met in June, 183"). Nathaniel Macon, the member from Warren, was elected president of that body. Dp to this time no parliament ary body in the history of the .State had been assembled with so many distinguished North Caro linians. They were all fluent speakers and some notable ora tors. William (iaston, of Craven, was said to be the best speaker of the convention. Governor] Spaight opposed him. One of the first changes in the Consti tution was the abolition of j borough members from the House of Commons. Previously the towns of New Heme, Wilmington, Jvdenton, Salisbury, Hillsboro and Halifax were each entitled to a representative in the House of Donnnons. Rut this convention changed this section saying that each county paying one-fiftieth of theState tax should lie entitle)] to one Senator, and the mem tiers of the House of Commons were based on population. The next alteration in the Con stitution woe to prevent the free negroes from voting. They hud no right, bylaw, to vote, but had by degrees acquired this privi lege. Judge Guston, Charles Fisher and others, tried in vain to remind the people that the | negroes were subject to taxation and, therefore, ought to have a right to vote. Fader the Halifax Constitution there was a section requiring every one to believe in the 1'rot estant faith in order to hold any office under the Government of North Carolina. This was changed so that any one who "be lieved in God and did not hold ! auy religious principles incom patible with the safety and free (loin of the State" could hold office under the Government. Also, this convention amended I the Constitution by allowing the J people to vote for the Governor, instead of only the General As sembly. The new Constitution was voted on by the people and pass ed by a majority of 0,105. In 1800 the people were still eager fcr more railroads. Thej I Raleigh & Gaston Railroad had I been chartered in 1835, and the people planned for more, but they were not able to support them out of their own small fortunes. The State only aided two and these two were now ready for transportation. In 1838 the school districts were formed and were supported by the taxes on liquors, taverns, and the sale of vacant lands and swamp lands. In 1837 the Presbyterians es tablished Davidson College in .Mecklenburg county as an educa tional seat. It was chartered in 1838, and was put under the con trol of Dr. Morrison. In 1834 the Baptists formed a classical school in Wake county. This was chartered as a college in 1838, now known as Wake Forest College. These two insti tutions of learning have built up in the State a desire for learning. This period was one of the most noted and most important in North Carolina history. The schools have broadened the minds of the people in power to-day, and the political contro versies have helped the laws with which they rule. Religion and Health. No better system of hygeia was ever devised than that which God prescribed to His ancient people. That, part of the Levitical law which was designed to regulate] the diet and daily habits of the Jews, was founded upon the strictest principles of sanitary science. The cleanliness of per son which it enjoined, and ab stinence from every article of j food that is injurious in its char acter, show their good effect in | the Israelites of the present day. They are a remarkably robust and vigorous people, more' free perhaps from cutaneous, eruptive and malarial diseases. Christ came not to destroy the good features of even the Ceremonial law, but to fulfill. Those great principles which He laid down for the regulation of our moral life stand immediately related to our physical health. "For godliness is profitable unto all things, hav ing promise of the life that now is, as well as that which is to cotne." If a man had ao other object in view than to secure the greatest longevity and good health, he could not do better than strictly to observe the pre cepts of the Gospel. They require abstinence from all excesses in eating and drinking, and from everything that could injure or abuse the body. And then, they are intended to regulate and re strain the passions as well as the appetites. They suppress the ebullition of temper, and the dis position to fret und V9tty under the trials and burdens of life. There can be no doubt that the maintenance of an equable dis position is tributary in no small degree to the preservation of good health. If, as the Bible affirms, the wicked .man "shall not live out half his days" it is not only because he is more ex posed by reason of his associa tions to acts of violence, but also because he indulges in those ex cesses, and gives way to those outbursts of passion, that invari ably tend to shorten life. Insur ance companies are always more ready to take risk# vJ Christian men than on those whose habits do not conform to the regular t ions and restraints of a religious life.?Richmond Christian Advo cate. Eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds and sores of all kinds quickly healed by DeWitt's Witch Huzel Salve. Certain cure for piles. Re wan' of Counterfeits. Re sure you get the original?DeWitt's. Hare A Son, J. R. I^dbetter, Ilood Bros. Using: What we Have. It in not what we have that blesses the world, but it's iu the way we use w hat we have. Pa rents should teach their children that tiie gaining of wealth 01 power for the mere sake of having it, is failure; but gaining for use. is success. Teachers should teach their students to be studious, but above all, teach them the abso lute necessity of learning to use what they may learn. The servant who had the five talents was not rewarded on his j lord's return for having the five talents, but for having rightly used them. He who craves to be blessed, that he may be a bless ing, breaths the most nobleof all prayers; and he who strives to make a blessing of a blessing, is the most noble of all men. A. II. l'l.OWKIlS. Astounded the Editor. Editor S. A. Brown, of Ben nettsville, S. C., was once im mensely surprised. "Through long suffering from Dyspepsia," j he writes, "my wife was greatly run down. She had no strength or vigor and suffered great dis- j tress from her stomach, but she! tried Electric Bitters which helped her at once,'and, after using four bottles, she is entirely well, can eat anything. It's a grand tonic, and its gentle laxative qualities are splendid for torpid liver." For Indigestion, Loss of Appe tite, Stomach and Liver troubles it's a positive guaranteed cure. Only o()c at Hood Bros. The Meaning; of "Lady." The much abused word "Lady," is modified direct from the early Anglo-Saxon, and means "loaf giver;" for the highest ideal of woman in those days was to be a good manager of her house hold in every particular; bread was then the real staff of life. The Delineator for September devotes its illustrated cookery article to the subject of bread in its various forms and every " Lady" should study the article. GOOD FARM FOR SALE. I have for sale a tract of land 640 acres,on MiddleGreek,about six miles west of Smit lifield. Seven horse farm cleared. No better land to be had for cotton, to bacco and corn. Five buildings two of which are five-room houses. Fineplace to raise stock. Gin house, steam engine and to-1 bacco houses on this farm. 1 have for sale also one pair good mules, one Auburn two-horse wagon and harness. Will also sell one pair horses. G..W. F. BARBOUR, Snnthfiold, X. C. Aug.l?40r5t. Houses to Rent In Smithfield. If you want to rent any kind of a house in Smithfield please let me know it. 1 have several to rent. J. M. Bkaty. Senator John E. Woodarci says: I)r. Worthington's Remedy has proved an almost infallible remedy for those diseases tor whicli'it is especially reeommeud? d. It lias been used to my knowledge, with great efficiency in many distressingly troublesome cases. I believe it should become a household remedy everywhere. Price 25c. at Hood B*os. WHITU'S BLACK LINIMENT, 2-)C. MOTTLES REDUCED TO 15c. "I have used White's Black Liniment and his other horse medicines with creat success and found them to be as represented. "W. L. Fuller, "Smithfield, N. C." For sale by Allen Lee, Smithfield, N. C. Druggist. Tobacco Flues Come and see me if you want the best fines for the least money. I have them. I have the Cotton King and Elmo COOK STOVES, (the world's best ) Fine Breech Loading Shot Guns, Ail at factory prices. Come and see them if you want to get the best goods for the least money. Respectfully. S. B. JOHNSON, Smithfield, N. C Apr t-4m GUARANTEED I t'MDKK A 55,000 nnposiT R. R. FARE PAID 200 FREE Scholarship* offered ^ w. \x rite quick to CA.-ALA. BUSINESS COLLEGE. Mnron.Ca UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE HEAD of the State's Educational System ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT, LAW, MEDICINE. PHARMACY. Eighty five scholarships. Free Tuition to teachers and ministers sons. Loans for the needy. 527 Students. 43 Instructors. New Dormitories. Water Works. Central Heating Systen . $130,000 sp? nt in improvements in 1900 and 1901. Fail term begins September 9, 1901. Address, F P. VENABLE. President, CHAPEL IIILL. N. C. Littleton Female College One of the most prosperous institutions for the Higher Education of young wo men in the South. Panacea Water kept in the building. Nineteenth Annual Session begins Sep tember 18th. For Catalogue address President RHODES, Littleton. N. C. Practical Education IN Agriculture. Engineering. Mechanic Arts and Cotton Manufacturing; a combination of theory and practice, of study and man ual training. Tuition $20 a year. Total expense, including clothing and board, $125. Thirty teachers :K)2 students. Next session begins September 4th. For catalogue address George T. Win ston, President N. C. COLLEGE Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, RALEIGH, N. C. trinity college offers one hundred and twenty-five grad ate and undergraauate courses of study. Twenty-three teachers in academic courses. Eight laboratories equipped with modern apparatus. Large library facilities. Best gymnasium and athletic api>oiiitmcnts in the State. Scholarships and Loan Funds. Attendance nearly doubled within the past seven years. Expenses very low. The best college is the one that offers a student the best advantages. Send for catalogue. Pit ESI DENT K I LOO. Durham, N. C. DR. S. P. J. LEE, DENTIST Smithfield, : N, C. Office in Smithwick Building. Dr. J. W. Hatcher, DENTIST. Selma IN. C. Office in iIakb& Son's Dm a Store. FLOYD H. PARRISH, SMITHFIELD, N C. Fresh Meats, Beef and Ice Highest Prices Paid for .Hides QTBeef cattle wanted. DR. H. P. UNDERHILL, Physician and Surgeon, KENXY, N. C. Office at Mr. Jesse Kirby's. Treasurer's Card. John W. Futrell, Treasurer of Johnstor County, will be in Hmithlield every Monday and Saturday and Court Weeks Office In back room of the Bank of Smith field. In his absence county orders will b? oaid at the Bank HOTEL DICKENS, hmith field, n. c. Transients and Boarders On Main Business Street. Hates Reasonable. MRS I.E. DICKENS, Proprietress Rand & Stephenson, We desire to cull the attention of the public of pmithfleld and vicinity to the fact that we have associated ourselves to (tether for the purpose of engaging In t ->:Gontracting and Building* BUSINESS. We want the w,.rk and we think that we can make It to your Interest to have us to do yours. Estimates promply fur nished on all kinds wood or brick work 1 Call on or address wH'VuphenWl Rand & Stephenson SMITH FIELD. n. u . The Hera lp and Home 4 Farm j one year for J1.2">. *? Horner Military School, OXFORD. N. C. Securing perfect ventilation, sixteen new rooms for two bora eacb to be added for the fall term. Engagements should lie made early. Annual attendance up to the full capacity and many turned away each session for lack of room. Best athletic Held with quarter mile track in the South. Faculty of specialists with special work Curriculum preparatory to the best College or University education. An atmosphere of high ideals sui rounds the school, as students not preparing for higher education are excluded. Fail term begins September 3. J. C. HORNER. KENLY ACADEMY, COEDUCATIONAL. Situated in the glowing town of Ketily, Johnston county, on the Atlantic Coast Line, ten miles from Seirna and fifteen milea from Wilson Noted for healthfulness, cheapness, and sound, practical instruction. ADVANTAGES. El-Rant new buildings. Literary Societies. Library and Heading Room, The Kenl. Student (a semi annual school journal for which students do composing), four denominations, three church buildings, perennial Sunday Schools, weekly prayer meetings, double daily mail express and passenger service, telephone and telegraph connections with all parts of the Union, Athletic Association, Calisthenics, School Octette and Band, etc , etc. COURSES?Collegiate, Normal (tree), Business and Music. Tuitfon, $1 to $3} Board, $5 to $7,50, DORMITORIES anil boarding houses for young ladies and young men under control and management of the principal. LARGE AND INCREASING PATRONAGE. 150 students, representing 13 counties, 2 States and 7 denominations. Stu dious habits and strict attention required; thorough drill and continuous practice is exacted; complete satisfaction and healthy progress guaranteed. Faculty of ei lit graduates of best colleges, conservatories, busiress uni versities and high schools. A SIX SCHOLARSHIPS to Kenly Academy and others to the vailous higher educational institutions of the State. Four medals given. For further information or catalogue, address W. A. HARPER, A. B., Principal, KENLY. N. C. -?? Peacock's Big Racket Store. SM 1TH FIELD, N. C. Good Lot cf WINDOW SHADES, different kinds, cheap. Bargains in Drummers' Samples?any thing from two cents up. Tinware and Glass ware, Table Oil Cloth. Shoes and Cloth. In the Racket Line I have Needles, Pins, Thimbles, Buttons, Hair Pins, Harps, Soaps, Braids, Ties, BeLs, Thread, Baskets. I keep A Nice Line of Jewelry all the Time. Ready made Skitts, White Homespun by the Bolt 4jc. Fifty Gents' Negligee Shirts 29c. Candy, Lemons, Cakes and Chewing Gum. Come to see me when in town. ?W. H. PEACOCK. S. F?. Morgan, Cabinet Maker smithfield, n. c. and Undertaker, will repair furniture and frame your pictures. Full line of Caskets and CotSns Men's, Ladles' and Children's Burial Robes and Shoes, Hose, Gloves, Ac. Thanks to my friends and patrons for past patronage. Hope to serve you in future Goods at Reduced, Prices. 1 have a large stock of Spring and summer goods on hand and I have decided to mark down the prices on a good many of the lots to close them out at bargains. 5c. Lawns for 4c. 6c. Lawns, fast colors, 5c. 10c. LAWNS, NICE STYLES, Tic. A Beautiful bine of Percales For men's shirts, boys' waists and ladies' shirt wants 10c. and 12ic. CRASH?a nice line in plaids and strips, 10, 12i and 15 cents. DIMITIES, LAWNS AND ORGANDIES, A beautiful line at 10, 1 2i, 15, 1 9c. A nice line of Suitings for Suits or Skirts, good Styles, wear well, 10c. for 8c. TRIMMED HATS for ladies, misses and children, large stock on hand arid Mia med up in the latest styles. Prices from '25c up to $5. A FULL STOCK OF Mens' and Boys' Clothing and Gent's Furnishing Goods, Shoes and Hats at reduced prices. Come to see me if you wish to save money. W. G. YELVINGTON, Smithfield, N. G