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7 , (3 LC c O rrffV I VlTIi Kiitor axd Proprietor. T Jnl f &brriJir-$2 50, in advance. CHARLOTTE, N. C, AUGUST 31, 1874. TWENTY-THIRD VOLUME NUMBER 1139- frlr if A ((( ill lfi'ii) : nifT' 5C- st sJ 4y ($ply aIU 4 till T II E rharlotte Democrat, r(;i',I.ISIIF.I BY ,tt T YVTCS, E.litor and Proprietor. X v Dollars and Fifty Cents per annum, TKllM0r- lUliirimd Fifty Cents for six months. ,i!,rri'j;vn ""f he Va'd iri advance. . , rt; ..,. nts will be inserted at reasonable V lv , , ,-,1-incc with contract. a"s- "r 'n-:n , H of over fi v.- lines in length will ;;;;;:;a,u-t-r,iin, rates. Dr JOHN H. McADEN, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, C1IAUL.01 IK, N. C, , i i,r r(- and well selected stock of PURE on hmvl r. Medicines, Family i'".1.'.'' (p ! n Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, n;"'H; T ' V 'iriicles, which he is determined S,J tl. very lowest prices. hn 1. Is' J. P. jyicCombs, M. D., iNin-ofeional services to the citizens of i t. ..d mirmmidini; country. All calls, both Ht'''inl i.-iv. promptly Mitonded to. "oLr in IJrwns building, up stairs, opposite the Oct ."). lv '";!- ROBERT GIBBON, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, J l IIAHLOTTE, T. C. Brick Oiliee corner of 5th and Tryon Streets. fsi.lciice on College Street. ' M:n h 11, lso;- Alexander & Bland, l) E X T I STS. Oii'uv lioiiis tiom H A. M. to 6 P. M. ( ,,;(,. in Brown's Building, opposite the Charlotte AtiiTiiHt 4, 1?:'. W. H. IIOl'K.MAN. ISAIAH SIMPSON. HOFFMAN & SIMPSON, Dentists, CHARLOTTE, N. C, nt.ctfullv inform the citizens of Charlotte and thr'iMil'lie," that they have associated themselves t.wrilirr in Hie inaellee of Dentistry. Their aim v. ill he lii iH i furni all operations relating to tlte pro f inn in tin- most skillful manner and highest de gree of excellence. Teeth extracted without pain by the use of Nitrous Oxide Has. Satisfaction guaranteed. Olliceun Trade Street, in A. R Ncshit & Rro's iwv luiil.liiig. J:i- W. N. PRATIIER & CO., Manufacturers of v en k u : .v ei c a xjj ie s, And Wholesale Dealers in Cmifi'-iioin riix, oi'i iijn (inil Dotaetia Fruits, &c. Trade Street, 1st door above Market, CIIAULOTTi:, X. C. HTOrdeiN solici'.cd. .Ian. Is? t. STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO, CilAKLoTTK, N. C. Consilium nts of Cotton solicited, on which we Viil tn;ike lilii-ial advances to be sold here, or if iiiipi rs de sire will ship to our friends at New York r Liverpool direct. Commissions and storage on moderate terms. CENTRAL HOTEL, . CIlAIiLOTTE, X. C. TIin well-known House; having been newly fur idicd and refitted in every department, is now open ifirlill' mcci 11 '. 11 ) 1 1 iil-it i m i' t'.wi Tr-ivulinir lMllllir n " - ' -ui'ii.iii il 111. A 1 It V IILI - oainiliiisscs at the Depot on arrival ot 1 rams. Jan. 1 ir n Vf '( 'I.F.S II. C. ECCLES. 7--- W. F. COOK, TmJe St,;, Xortli. (Javolind Railroad, Charlotte, N. C, miifaeturer of ClDEIi MILLS and all kinds of F AUMIXU 1 M P L E.M EX TS. VK" All orders promptly attended to. J:'", i'2, is:. H. M. MILLER & SONS A i. K NTS FOK THK ClCl.KBKATED PREMIUM Milburn Wagon. A LAUCE LOT NOW OX 1IAXD. For durabilitv and stvle of finish unexcelled. .a'l and see them at our Ware liooms, corner of v"'''.-'e and 4th Streets, 2d story. St'it. s, is;:) NOTICE. Having s dd out our entire stock of Groceries to ;r ' !. Alexander, who will continue the business ' "irXcw Store, we respectfully commend him to favorable consideration of our friends Gill Ell & ALEXANDER. jWill in future confine ourselves to a GEXElt yo.MMlSSlOX JJUSIXESS, to the purchase ."'leof Cotton and other country produce, to Jfliolesale and retail Liquor, Tobacco and Pow t business. Storage f nrnis'ned on accommodatin": ,.' would respect f nil v solicit a share of thepub- PMn.na-,.. CRIEK & ALEXANDER. Ian-,ls;4. tf F. SCARR, ceinist and Druggist, CHARLOTTE, X. C. lrti-'n'j,(t;l(ii j;j,f,n,,j (,t all hours of the l'lty and JSnjht. fi?p"st;intlv ,lftni hinds of Drugs, Medi tck t"1U ' lls' Ive Stutfs, Spices, Green and , 1 o:i. e., (fce 9. 1S7; irginia Evergreen Grass. V'ni?V' (l ivt' in a few tlavs a ful1 suPP'v f trv, Fvt!green Grass, "which has proved m, v''"!r this climate. Those who have Vo. 1,1 V'stil"y to in merits. .wso ureiiard ( irass, Clover and liucerne. W. . ELlt WELL & CO. y Segars. h)m. :.1 "!"' s,nek of Imported Segars, and Mi y yt'o;u"s. manufiicrtured expressly for -hi trade. W. R. BUR WELL & CO. Kt .utler'3 Pocket Inhaler " 1 leases of the Lungs. For sale by n'. 1 to,, v- K- BUR WELL & CO., ' ' ' I. AI'innf:iHiiriir A fronts trSf Gen. ltrt.r A. P, Vor, a former resulent of tins city, has Wn relainl by 1 ilt.Mi counstd in a Mit aainst K v Henry anl Beocher, in whU h the dam' a;es are laid at o0t000.Pters?,Hr(r New L'arniiir is wt-nlih i tt... .. honor to the rich, ah! u the yrnxn-r, aili a support and com fort to the are.l. Stills for Sale. For sale TWO STILLS of 75 Gallon capacity with Laos and Woiins complete. Apply at the (ul9- StAlONS .t CO. Aug. 6, Charlotte, X. C. LAND FOR SALE. I offer at private sale a body of valuable Land lyingon McAlpine's Creek, adjoining R B.Wallace, Dr Watson, MrsCelia Black and others, bein-x part ot the old J. J. Maxwell Farm. The Tract contains over 300 acres, and would be sub-divided to suit purchasers Much of it is bot tom, is well timbered, is accessible to the Carolina Central Railway, and near a fine Grist Mill. Terms cash, or its equivalent in mortgage. Parties wishing to examine the Landfenquire as to boundaries, can call on Augustine Maxwell, or M. D. L. Diggers, Surveyor. RUFUS BARRING ER, (Trustee). June 22, 1874. tf ' COTTON GINS. We are Airents for the celebrated GRISWOLD COTTON GIN, and are prepared to furnish them at any time to customers. July 13,1874. J. McLAUGIILIN & SON. D. M. RIGLER, Jo. 5, Granite J low. A lot of very fine CRAClvERS of all kinds fo. famil3r use fresh and good. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies every day. PICKELS by the dozen or gallou very fine. A full line of CONFECTIONERIES, just re ceived at D. M. RIGLER'S Feb. 3 1874. Segars. Just received, another invoice of very superior Segars, which will be solu very low at PUREFOY'S. Entractus. Entractus Cigarettes, for sale at 2-i cents a box, at PUREFOY'S. PIANOS AND ORGANS. A' magnificent display-of these beautiful instru ments (never before sien in Charlotte) can now be seen at the room of thejsubscriber, who has com pleted arrangements with the best manufacturers in the United States, by which he can furnish these useful instruments for less money than the same can be had direct from the manufacturers. Churches, Schools and Lodges, as well as private families, are respectfully invited to examine my stock before-purchasing. A personal examination is far preferable to any picture representation, and by buying here you will avoid risk of transporta tion as well as freight. TiH-se instruments can be had by paying a por tion down and the balance in monthly install ments when desired. ASA GEORGE, June 1, 1874. Trade Street, Charlotte, N. C. KOOPMANN & ROTHSCHILD. Having lately opened with an entire new stock of Millinery, Fancy Goods, White Goods and No tions, keep in store one of the best selected Stocks in their line, ever brought to this market. Charlotte having long been in need of a first-class Millinery Establishment, We will conduct our Store exclusively in Millinery and Fancy Goods. - As before ma ;e public, our goods were purchased at such extremt ly low prices, that we are now offer ing the same at from 50 to 100 per cent below their real value. We sell Untrimnied Hats at 50 cents, worth $1.00 to $1.50. Tinned Ilats, all styles and qualities, at low figures. White Goods, r Striped Linen at 25 cents per yard worth 50 cents. Striped Xansook ai 25 cents per yard worth 50 cents. Peques at 22 cents per yard worth 50 cents. Towels at 12) cents each worth 25 cents. Corsets at 5 cents eacu worth 1 25. Hankerchiefs from 10 cents up. In Embroideries. Jaconet Edging and Inse:ting, we are oltering great inducements. Swiss Mull, Tarlton, Cambric, &c.,&c. Parasols at extremely low prices. The clebrated Japanese Fan. with Chains, And a thousand other novelties. We feel encouraged by the many favors already extended us, in the ca Is of patrons, who, we trust, have purchased at satisfactory prices, and we shall endeavor to merit a continuance of their patronage. KOOPMANN & ROTHSCHILD. Aug. 3, 1874, Good News We have now in the course of erection the Largest and Finest Store in the State of North Carolina, which will be com pleted in time for the Fall Trade; and being desirous of opening an entire new stock therein, will, after the FIKST DAY OF JULY, Begin to sell our large stock of Drv Go ds, Cloth ing, Notions Hats, Boots and Shoes, &c, &c. at Greatly Reduced Prices for Cash. We invite all who wish to purchase, either Wholesale or Retail, to examine our Stock, as it will be to their advantage t do so. ELIAS, COHEN & ROESSLER. June 29, 1S74. W. 15. TAYLOK, DEALER IX SPORTING GOODS, Such as Guns, Pistols, Rifles, Fishin Tackle, Am munition of all kinds, Pocket Knives, Razors, &c. The Repairing of Guns, Pistols, Umbrellas, Keys and Locks promptly attended to. General work in Iron Brass. Copper, Steel, Bell Hanging, &c, wi 1 be executed at short notice. Store and Shop at Beckwith's old Stand, third door below Springs' corner. April 27, 1874. Cm W. B. TAYLOR. Cuttlery. W. B. TAYLOR, at the Gunsmith Shop, 4th door below Springs' corner, Ttyon Street, has in store a choice lot of line Cuttlery Ladies Scissors and Points, Barbers' Shears, Pocket Scissors, Pocket Knives, and Razors. Aug. 3. 1871. W- TAYLOR. "Knock and it shall be opened unto You." Sinful, weary, coH, and hungry I hae knocked at Jesus' door; And he opened to my calling, XVr to dose it evermore. Took rr.e in ami wanned ami clothed me With his garment meek and pure,v Fed me with the bread longed lor, Of His loving kindness sure. Washed me in the precious fountain Of His blood as white as snow, Gave me drink of living waiers That beneath His altars flow. Changed me, healed me, with a virtue That can neither sting nor pain ; Cured how glad am I, my Saviour! That I diil not knock in vain ! Placed me with His many blessings In a patch I never knew, Caused sweet flowers to bloom around me, Hope, the loveliest ever grew. Brightening all mv earthly walking With II is never-dying love. And the promises He made me Of my home with Him above. The Queen of England, though theoretically head of the English church and titularly defender of the faith, is not a very good church woman. She lets her children get married in Lent; she gives drawing-room and slate concerts on the Fridays of the holy season ; she gives her yearly ball to her servants on Good Friday itself; Avhen in Scotland, she goes to the Presbyterian meeting, and seems to enjov it ; recently, when a wealthy neighbor of hers at Ualmoral, a private gentleman, un dertook to build .in Anglican chipel at his own expense, she had word conveyed to him that he would favor her by dismissing the idea. Naturally, her loving subjects of the high church persuasion are a good deal scandalized bv all this. Simple Cure for Boils. Dr. Simon, a physician of Lorraine, gives a new cure for boils, namely, by treating them with cam phorated alcohol. As soon as the culmina tion poim ol a boil makes its appearance he put s a lit t Ie of t he liquid in a saucer, and, dipping the ends of his-Iittle fingers in it, rubs the inflamed surface, especially the central part, repeating the operation eight or ten times for about half a minute. He then allows the surface to dry, coating ii with camphorated olive oil. He savs that four such applications will, in almost all case, cause b ils to dry up and disap pear; the operation to be performed morn ing, noon and evening. The announcement of so simple a cure for such a painful mala dy will bear repetition. SALE OP LAND. By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court for the Count- of Mecklenburg, made in the case of Win. M. McCombs vs. Albert Wallace, I will expose at public auction, to the highest bidder, for Cash, at die Court House door in the Citv of Charlotte, on Tuesday the 15th of SEPTEMBER, 1874, that valuable tract of LAND h'ing situate and being in the County of Mecklenburg, on the waters of Reedy Creek, adjoining the lands of the late Win. C. Morris, dee'd, James Noles and others, and known as the James M. Black Tract of Land, con taining Three Hundred and Eighteen (318) Acres. GEO. E. WILSON, Aug. 10, 18T4. 6w Commissioner. NEW SHOE FACTORY. SAMPLE & ALEXANDER, Manufacturers And Wholemle and Retail DeaUrs in, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS axd LEATHER, Have opened their Shoe Factory, and are now pre pared to furnish good goods to the wholesale and retail trade at prices that defy competition. Call and examine style, quality and price before buying. SAMPLE & ALEXANDER Feb. 2, 1874. COTTON GINS. P. O. Sawyer's celebrated "Eclipse" Cotton Gin, manufactured at Macon, Ga., has given entire satis action in Georgia and the Carol inas, where it is extensively used. We will keep specimens on hand for sale. STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO. July 27, 1874. Charlotte, N. C. Fashionable Millinery Store. MRS. QUERY, Having spent several weeks in the Northern cities, making selections of the most fashionable Millinery Goo s, respectfully informs the Ladies that slip js now ready to serve them with the latest styles and fashions. She is confident that she now has a stock that will not fail to please the most fas tidious taste. Mrs. Query keeps constantly on hand a large stock of every description of Goods in her line, such as BONNETS, HATS, RIBBONS, Laces and Trimmings, And every variety of Ladies' Furnishing Goods. Dress Making, In all its branches, executed in the most fashiona ble and best 9t-le. She has some of the most skillful seamstresses in her employ, who cannot fail to please the Ladies of Charlotte and surround ing country. Ladies are invited to call and examine Goods and patterns. March 30, 1874. Mns. P. QUERY. Is it Safer? No accident has occurred from the use of Astral Oil, while man)' lives have been lost and much property destroyed by Kerosene. SMITH & HAMMOND, April 27, 1S74. Pharmacists. Cotton Freights. CAROLINA CENTRAL RAILWAY, ) Chakj.otte, N. C, Aug. 7, 1874. ) Contracts to transport Cotton to New York, Bos ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Wilmington, will be made from ami after the first of October, 1874. S. L. FREMONT, Aug. 10. S74. flv Chief Engineer & Supf; Barbarism in a so-called Christian Land. A Duel in Louisiana Both Combatants Killed. A special to the Chicago Times, dated New Orleans, August 18, gives the follow ing details "1 a duel to the death which was fought on Tuesday in St. James' Par ish, La.: "In the Parish of St. James, Dr. Gray, a member of the Legislature, and Mr Rich ard, deputy sheriff, (ought a duel with re volvers at fifteen paces. The first two shots neither hit. The third shot, both fell mor tally wounded. Each man was hit in the right side and the armpit. Gray expired almos instantly, and Richard a few- mo ments after. The quarrel grew out of the recent parish Republican Convention. There was a split in the party, and one faction was driven from the convention with black eves and bloody noses. After that those left fought among themselves, and when the deputy sheriffs rushed in to make arrests the convention turned upon the latter and beat them terribly. After the convention R. Johnston, editor of the St. James Sentinel, and J. Helm, editor of the St. James Re publican, each espousing one of the factions, opened a newspaper warfare, and they be came very bitter towards each other. The division in the Radical ranks was thus widened and encourged by the respective adherents, and Johnson was at last urged to make a personal physical attack on Helm, which he did by beating him with a stick on Saturday last. Helm did not resist the attack, nor did he afterwards demand satis faction. His puerile conduct so incensed Johnston that he challenged Helm to mor tal combat, but Helm refused to fight. Richard, however, espoused Helm's cause and publicl y insulted Johnson for the pur pose of making him fight, Johnson chal lenged him on Monday, and the hour, place and weapons were selected. The authorities got wind of it, arrested both men before they could moid, and placed them under peace bonds. Dr. Gray then came forward and loudly proclaimed in public that both parties were cowards, and were afraid to fight. Richards would not submit to such an insult, and determined, despite of his peace bonds, 1o fight the man who had tra duced him. lie sent a friend to him on Monday night, and the challenge being promptly accepted, the hour for the fight was fixed at half-past six this morning, in a wood on the iver bank. At the appointed time both men appeared on the scene, each attended by two seconds and a surgeon. Roth were calm and collected, and after the usual civilities and preliminaries they took their places, 15 'paces apart, armed with Smith ifc Wesson six-barrelled revolvers. At the word both delivered the first tire simultaneously, and both shots ranged a trifle wide, and the combatants remained unhurt. A second fire was demanded, and again did the men firmly and stolidly dis charge their weapons but for the second time neither shot took effect. At thisjunc ture the seconds sought to effect a cessa tion of hostilities, and protested against further proceedings, as enough had been done to satisfy wounded honor ; but Gray demanded a third fire, and declared that he would continue to demand a repetition until one or both parties should fall. The seconds had, therefore, no recourse, and the combatants faced each other, still as firm of nerve as ever. At the word the sound of both weapons rang out upon the morning air together, and on the instant both lell forward flat upon the ground as if they had been logs. The seconds and surgeons ran quickly to them, and saw at once that in each case the deadly messenger had thoroughly done its savage work. Both were struck in the side, directly under the arm, and neither spoke a word after the fatal shot. Gray died instantly, and Richard breathed his last less than two minutes after. Roth were life-long residents of the parish. Previous to their political differences they had been warm friends, and their terrible end has had an exceedingly depressing influence in the community where they lived. m n Last of the Siamese Twins. From the Salein Press, Aug. 20th. The funeral sermon of the Siamese Twins was preached by. Elder Win. Turner, at White Plains Meeting House, 4 miles south ot Mt. Airy, on Sunday, 9th inst. A very large, number f people, and many from a considerable distance, attended the ser vice. Horn in Sjam, in the year 1811, of poor parentage, they were induced at the age of 18, to oipe to this country by a Capt. Cof fin, in ISgO, During the long voyage the ciiptain taught thein to speak the English language tolerable well. Their early years were spent in exhibit ing themselves in this country and IJtirope, under the care of different persons, ronj which they accumulated a considerable in come, which they invested it lands and bonds. Naturally these twins were intelligent, sprightly and very hospitable at thejr homes, They married in Wilkes county, and after terwards settled near Mt. Airy. They were highly esteemed as good citizens and their word was as good as their bond. Much has been said to their detriment without any foundation whatever, and the general turnout of the neighborhood to pay them their last tribute of respect goes to show that where they were best known they were most esteemed. They were considered good business men and conducted their affairs with more than usual success. The families of the twins number as fol lows : Eng had 12 children, 5 daughters and 7 ons. Five dead and seven liviiv. Chang had 10 children, 7 daughters and 3 sons. Two of the daughters are dead and 8 living. Two of these, a girl and a boy, are deaf and dumb, and were educated at the Institution lor the Deaf and Dumb and Blind, at Raleigh. The girl, now a young lady, is married to a tutor in the above in stitution, and now resides in Raleigh. The boy, a tine, handsome little fellow, is still going to school. Another daughter is mar ried to a Mr Bolejack. All the other children are unmarried. The impression that the twins adhered to their heathen faith, is certainly a mis take. They never connected themselves with any church, but acknowledged the supremacy ol" God, and our reconcilia tion with hini through the death of Jesus Christ. Ever since Chang was paralyzed, in mid ocean, on their return from their last tour of exhibition, he was peevish, like most other men would be under like circum stances. On the day before their death, Chang was at his home, it being the last day ot their three days' term at his house; al though Chang was troubled with a distress ing cough, they could not be persuaded to remain, but went to Eng's, and experienc ing a very unpleasant night, sat up nearly all the time, watched by a servant. At the earnest solicitation of Eng, Chang finally laid down and almost immediately lell asleep. A short time thereafter he was noticed as struggling and the family were called and found him dead and Eng awake and per fectly conscious. Mrs. Chang was sent tor and arrived a short time before Eng died, which was about two hours after his brother. Eng evinced no fear, but complained of be ing cold, and was aware of his approaching end. They reached the age of 63 years. This last tribute of respect to the mem ories of two of the most remarkable twins of our time is due, as much has been said to their detriment and their circumstances attending their removal to Philadelphia are open wounds in the hearts of the families of" the deceased. The appearance of the bodies when they arrived from Philadelphia, were natural, but very little changed from the lime they left home. The ligament was never severed. Science has been satisfied, though at the expense of torturing the feelings of the family. - i The Locusts and the Grasshoppers in His tory and Religion. The American Naturalist recommends that the people of those sections which have suffered so grievously from the rav ages of the grasshoppers should retaliate by eating up these destructive insects. As the latter have consumed the crops they are supposed to be in good condition for the tabic. These creatures and locusts have a his tory that dates back to the remotest past. They have been known as scourges from the earliest times, and have been dreaded in the numerous countiies subject to their visitations as pestilence and famine are dreaded. Human ingenuity has failed to find any adequate measures of protection against them. They come in such dense and mighty numbers as to darken the air, and in a few hours all vegetation disap pears before them. It is said that the lo custs, of which we read, and which have so often carried dismay among the Eastern and the European nations, are bred in the deserts of Arabia and Tartary, and are car ried by tht east winds into Africa and Eu rope. A writer says that after inflating themselves with air they undertake jour neys, during which they travel more than six leagues a day, laying waste all vegeta tion in their route. Pliny relates that in many places in Greece a law obliged the inhabitants to wage war against the locusts three times a year i. e., in the egg state, the larvie state, and the adult state. In the Isle of Lemnos the citizens were required to pay as taxes so many measures of locusts. Armies have been employed to destroy them. All kinds ol noises have been resorted to to frighten them yells, cannon, &c. Good christians have tried the efficacy of chanting psalms and exorcism. The'traxeler Alverez, a monk, relates that while in Ethiopia he em ployed all the powers of the Church to de stroy or frighten them away. Ordering the natives to catch some of the locusts, he de livered to the insects an adjuration; which he had written the preceeding night, "sum moning, admonishing and excommunicating them." He then charged them in three hours' time to depart. "On their refusal of which," says he, "I adjured and invoked all the birds of the air, animals and tempests to dissipate, destroy and devour thein ; and pronouncing these words in their presence, that they might not be ignorant ot them, I let them go so they might tell the rest." But such superstition was not confined to Christians. The Mahomedans had an idea that by catching some, writing certain verses of the Koran on their wings, and then turning them loose, they would prevail on the rest to depart. Tljtt locust g have been eaten by many Eastern people. They are eaten "grilled or boiled, and are sometimes dried in the sun, powdered, mixed with milk and made into cakes wilh flour." Dried and salted, they are an article of commerce in Aia "1 Af rica. Their taste is likened to that of the crab. All remember how John the Baptist, when in the wilderness, lived on locusts and wild honey. Coffee, Best Coffee, four pounds to the dollar. J. fc- WILLIA3ISON & CO. May 18. 1874. Ale, Porter and Lager Beer. 50 Casks Bottled Ale, 28 " Bottled Porter, 25 Bottled Lager, Just received and for sale at reasonable prices. Aug. 10, 174. W. .1. BLACK. No Prosperity without Mechanics. The contempt which men of affluence and position have for ages entertained for man ual pursuits is, I imagine, one of the most detrimental relics of old and antiquated aristocratic prejudices, which, since their existence, have done paramount injury. Perhaps from the date of the settlement of the South, its society has been accustomed to frown upon those pursuits requiring manual labor and the class of men engaged in them meu who have been noted alike for their genuine worth, both in the public and private walks of lite, aud for the con spicuous parts they have borne in the de velopment of our country. Experience ha. shown the bad effect of "this verdict npott society itself, morals and progress. It has directly disparageil. us of the South by in stilling into the minds of our youth the po tions of a trans-Atlantic nobility, which from time almost immemorial has reared up its offspring to despise the vocation which partake of toil, and to regard them as suitable only for the lower stages of society with a precedent established by the po lite element of a kingdom so celebrated at England is fjrits eminent men, its learning, wealth and power, naturally enough the young Southerner, born of weajthy and influential parentage, should covet such social distinctions. But, sir, it is truly gratifying to perceive the revolution in public sentiment which the nineteenth cen tury has introduced in this regard. The war between the States pointedly effected new phase of affairs. Prior to this event, ours was a people of great wealth, posses sing multitudes of slaves, in an abundance sufficient to meet the demands of those em ployments requiring manual labor. Incon sequence of which, those who engaged in them were regarded on a social status al most with the negro. This disposition on the part of society, unjust as it then was, and humiliating as it is to the South to-day, had a compulsory tendency to induce young men, when about to enter the arena of life, to look for more "genteel" engagements as they were "aristocratically," but unwisely and unfortunately denominated. Hence young men of any stamina seldom learned the tiades or engaged in practical agricul ture, and in this light did they consider such occupations till the close of the war. The circumstances of men are often materially altered in the changes which time brings ah'out. At the period just alluded to men who had hitherto enjoyed the possession of vast estates, were in the devastation fol lowing civil struggle, thrown upon theirown individual exertions for the daily necessi ties of life, and were, therefore, driven into boiiih menial occupation which they wore reared up and taught to despise. Now so ciety was willing, or rather forced to con less the evil influence of an opposition to manual pursuits, and then il is to be hoped a new era of prosperity dawned upon the South. At this day the practical followers of agriculture aud mechanism are not os tracised on account of their business en gagements. The boys of the rising genera tion are becoming sensible enough to learn the trades and to engage in agricultural pursuits. They are acting wisely and should be encouraged. The experience of the past is inducing many into a field of em ployment which is always open, never in danger of being crowded, and will ever bo lucrative and honorable. That class of our young "men fortunate enough to receive finished educations in variably choose the professions these pro fessions are very useful in themselves and in their proper spheres ; but are to-day till ed to their utmost capacity, aud it is a mat ter of some difficulty that the" junior mem bers of them can obtain a livelihood from their legitimate business. Were they, on the other hand, among educated laborert they would have a lucrative business in the outset, without bejpg under the necessity of waiting till middle life for pecuniary suc cess and then probably bo disappointed. It is a fact of common occurrence that North Carolina sends abroad for educated labor for engineers, architects, machinists, audita census were taken of the class of men engaged in the South in surveying railroads, in constructing line buildings, in conducting the machinery of various work shops, it could be salely asserted that seven ty -five per cent would bo found foreigners, It is time that our Southland should bo built up and developed by Southern hands; that railroads and lactones should be built, and that by Southern men. In order to successfully accomplish this, young men should put their shoulders to the wheel, learn the trades and be practically educat ed. It requires no ordinary talent to be come a good machinist or architect, as they bring into practice the various sciences and arts, and education is the lever power. It should be furthermore, an encouraging cir cumstance to all who entertain a regard for Southern youth, to know that the respect for labor is on the increase. Not long ago it was a hard thing for mechanics lor in stance, to respect themselves where h around them denied them respect. Their, vocation was looked upon as degrading, which had no mean effect towards degrading those who followed it. But this social heresy, which so long pervaded southern society, has exploded and every community is learning to respect the man of manual pursuits. It is importaut, then, that young men should be taught that la-, bor i honorable. Let them select some pursuit and by diligent industry elevate and honor their position. Let them do so not only as a duty, but as a high and hon orable privilege, privilege which elevates man without injury to his fellow-msn. Young men, then let us do away with the -idea of something low in manual labor, and go loith into the world with upright lives and prove in what consists true manhood, Wai.tki; P. Wii.i.iamsov,
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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Aug. 31, 1874, edition 1
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