THE 6LEA XEll OR A H.AM, N.C., OCT. 17, 1881. -T. B. Hdrldpe, J. D. Kernodie, \ IT tlie powers Hint be should turn their attention to tlie frauds in the pen sion otHee, it is stroiig'y suspected lb ll ' some at to unding revelations would be made. Some NcW York Stalwarts express the opinion that th« rejection of Conk ling front the State Convention will re suit in a regular walk over for the Democrats. So mote it b«. Two nice couplets; Rescue Coukiing and Boss Kell'-y, David Davisand Billy Mahone. The fillet two thrown over- the conventions of their own parties, the other pair sold out to tbe Republican- party for loavee and fishes. A crisis is imm-i&eut in Ireland* Pat* ivell the agitator Tias fifffln arrested for inciting the people to intimidate others from paying their rents. Other leading agitators have also be ft" arrested. A se rious outbreak of insurrection 1 will be * burprke Co no one. (Air correspondent Fair Play, makes a novel proposition? for the sntttameut of the railroad controversy, which may be fair as faV as Mi*. Best ife con cerned; bnt it is not likely to be consid* .cred that way by the other side. We confess thut we da not think mucfr of the idea, but we give all our correfipotts dents a chance to be heard, and this onb is entitled to express his views in our columns. The result of tbe electuns in Ohio aud lowa was hsrdly a surprise to any en*. The latter State is so thoroughly RepAlican that it would be folly to expect it te go otherwise. The vote in Ohio fell eft about a hundred thousand from last year's vole; but the majori ties are about the same. The Repub licans re-elect Foster governor by about fifteen thousand over the Democratic candidate, nnd elect majorities in both branches of the legislature. From what we Itoarn in regard to the fair, it seems tttat as an agricultural exhibition it was not a success. It is said tint there was a notable scarcity of products of the ground while the exhibit of live stodk was considered good. The attendance was quite as large as was ex pejted and tho financial results satisfac* tory. It would seeuvto aw unprejudiced observer that there is an ,undue impor tance given to horse racing, glass ball aAd pigeon shooting .and other features that in noway tend to tbe promotion of our agricultural interests. We take pleasure in noticing the success of Ala mance exhibitors,reference to which will }>e feuod in our local columns. Tbe Clyde syndicate have replied to the letter of the state commissioners asking them to sorrender the Western North Carolina Riil Road te Mr. Best and refuse to give up iheir purchase. They say they intend to hoi# and op erate the road and finish-it to both wes- ' tern termini points. So far from an» tagouizing Mr. Best's plan of a North Carolina system, they will make con. tec t ion with his road a'-Salisbury,giving him impartial aocesa to their road. Be sides finishing the road according to the coatrast, they strongly intimate an an intention of extending it direct to Chattanooga whioh will make Che long wished fcr through line to tho Missis-' sippi Valley. i It will be a source of gratification to aitl good citizfrns to know that there are some redeeming trsits in the character of New X-orkpelitics as exemplified in the recent state oonveotions of the two parties. Tbe Republicans met first and ruleJ;out Rosftoe Conkling who present ed credentials of election at a delegate, and the. Democrats Hollowed thfe example v ly msking a clean sweep-of Boss Kel ler's Tammany delegation Land tbe Ir r. ving Hall delegates as well, and admitted tbe New York County delegates who were not ooncerned in either, of the. fac tions that hwe done 80 much to disgrace the parly and bring defeat for years. * It ii a good idea to sli down on cal louses and rings occasionally. The action of the New Yorker* is comment)* able and is a good sign of better things jfl lbs politics of the near future. It is to be hoped that good ' may come of it. , ... \ wr ** * ■*" ~■* * ■ | There ia no:ne talk of another Repvib [ lican pHpffr U i:ig started at Giei niloro lor Winston. Tliere is much com plii jm I among 801110 of the i>ti:h'ul that tlu-y Jo not get fair piny in the papers of their creed already established in tltDse places. There appears to be a wunt of harmony among them* Tlie Grant men are already training for the third term nomination in 1884. While Garfield lived ihey had but little hope of accomplishing anything, and in fact were nearly driven from the field ly the President and Secretary Blaine; but now their hope* have revived and they are going to work with a vim. Tney revived a Via ok eye at Albany;! but they were not discouraged; they bad no difficulty in sapturiug the Maryland couyention. They will have need to work unceasingly if they expnot to suc ceed, for they Wil| have plenty of oppo sition. It is quite liktly that Mr. Ar thur will want to be his own successor, and Mr. Blaine has long had an eye on the presidency. He hai been a formid able candidate in the pasty apd is doubt less stronger now than before he entered the cabinet. Altogether they will have a lively race for the nomination, and then the trouble «|ill not be over, for there is such a possibility as the. the elocfiion of a Democrat. The proceedings of tbl Senate last week illustrate the ups and do&ns in political life. The body organized on Monday with a Democratic .majority and elected Thotnas F. Bayard presi dent jpYo tem and inducted him into office. This mad*o him virtually Vice I"r6tideat of tKe United States; for if President Arthur had died or become incapacitated, he would have sncceed«d to the presidency. But his enjoyment of the high position was but short lived, for on Thursday,- the Re publicans being in a majority after ad mitting tho Senators from New York and Rhode Island, deposed him and elected David Davis to the chafr, aftd thus was Mr. Bayard turned out of of fice after enjoying it two days; The ehange also illustrate* another phase of politics—the barter of princis pies for plaoe. It hi well known that Judge Davis has claimed to he an icde* pendent Senator; but bas on nearly all l>arty questions voted wikt the Democrats. Like other men'who have sold out be fore him, he had his priee and the Re publicans have paid it by electing him to the second office in the United States. The proceeding was a complete sale and delivery. Davis has fallen from his independent position to be a mere tool of Republisan $ n a tors. —M—p>——a A Novel Proposition. Correspondence of the OtSAvaa. The Rail Road war, as it is termed, must interest every trtffc North Caroliui* an, and those who are exempt from local interests can must truly and clearly See Hbw the imbroglio ought to be solved. And from that stapd-point I venture to ofler some suggestions. dome preliminary propasitlons may uot be amiss. 1 It mlgbt be well lor corporations, with lemptalout to monop olize, to consider how far it may be saJe or discreet to arouse or challenge popus lar, legislative or judicial sentiment and authority. 2. Whatever ma/ at pretOift be the loeal interests and bias between (be con* testsuts, the ultimate and largely pre ponderating seutiment and action of a huge majority ol rite people ot North Carolina, will be exerted towards tho policy represented by Commissioners Vance, Jkrris and Worth aitd te an extent that will eventually counteract and subordinate every antagonism. 5. But It may lake-years Of banter, of beatod discussion, ot litigation and of costly aud useless competition to reach this end, all of which good men should strive to avoid, npon just business principles aud by lair aud even Hoeral compromises. I Aud as as a basis for iaoh compromise I suggest the following. 5 Let the Richmond Slid Danville syn dicate turn over by proper terms and stipulations aud upou lair rewnuera lion to the purpose* of the State policy rep resented by Commissioners Vance, Jar vis snd Worth, tho Western extension, tl*e N. C, Rail Road from Greensboro lo Goidsboro, and the Rail It (Aid from Greensboro to Winston. Aud, let the Riohmoud aud DanyHle Syndicate, upon flair. he lully aud permanently Secured in the title aud nse ot that portion ot the N. C- Rail Road between Greeusbpro and Charlotte aud ol the Picdihont Road from Greensboro to Danville; and tbat without auy re strictions as lo discriminations hearing upon other roads. This would give tbem what their in* Uresis and aspirations mainly demand, the great Northern and Southern trunk line, without interfering with the cherished State policy of North Carolina ol cast and west lines to ber own ports, and it seems to me tbat sncb an arrange ment would be in accord with the eueK gy,entei prize and legitimate claims of tbcßkhmocd aud Danville Syndicate, with fair courtesy to warJs the State of North Carolina, aud with the besjt inter ests.of all parties morally, socially, le gally and financially. PAIR PTAT. Washington Letter. our Ue'iu'ur Correspondent. | WASHINGTON, D. C., / Oct. 16, 1881. ( * The clectiori ot Senatof Bayard to the Presidency of the Seiioje was very dis tasteful to the Republicans. .Not that the Delaware Senator, bearing a name distinguished and bonorod iu our nation* al politics for three generations, is per sonally objectionable, becatfso be is very popular. Mr. Bayard is n man ot fine ability, high personal charctcr and a tai/ - sample of the dignified cultivated gfeu* tlcmau who graced tiie chair of the Sen naie as he would that ot the Chief Exs ecutive of the country. Rut during the war he was earnestly opposed to tho dominant party and some of its measures, aud is In couscq'ieuco to this day bitterly denounced as a "rebel." It is pretty hard work for those who do uot yet ac knowledge tbat tbe war 1* over, to rec oncile themselves to the elevation of one of tbat class whom thoy were pleated to call "copper-brads" to a position iu the direct lint ot succession to the Presiden cy. When these things are understood tbe desperate opposition to Mr, Rayard is explained. lie was tbe candidate of bis party last spring before tbe Beuate adjourned, bulVice President Arthur rc» fused to vacate the to give au op portunity for his eieotiou, though be would Imve-done so had Senator Uarris, of Tennessee,' au ex-Coutederate, been tbe nominee. Senator Edmunds is doing all the talks ifrg on the Republican side of th Sehate so tar, aud is giving fresh evidence ot his aptnoss at special pleading. It was amgsing to hoar his emotional tone ot voice as he stood up aud argued against the disfranchisement of New York and Rhode Island iu the vote tor presiding officer.. Aud when this failed to produce the desired effect he sneeringly taunted tfte Democrats with taking advantage of assassination to obtain power. But smart as be is all bis efforts lost iu effect when it was remembered that he would have been just as Cute and earnest on the very opposite side of tho question had tho Interests ot hit party required it. Seuator Vest remolded Edmunds that, four States had at one time been disfran chised aud their representatives kept outside the chamber for days and day* at his own motion and the act of his own party; that the Democrats were not taking advantage of assassination because their majority dated baek to the foolish action of two Republican Senators frcftn New .York, wbeu tbe same candidate they uow presented was nominated, and would have been elected and this extra session rendered unnecessary but for tbe couise of a Republican Vice-President. When he concluded this thrust with a reference to Mr. Conkliug's speech about the rights of the "constitutional majori ty" there did not seem to bo much left of tbe other side of the argument and Edmunds rather gave up the sponge. .The scheme to oust Senator Bayard trom the chair, by tbe election ot David Davis, Was a last resort of tbe Republicans, not 00 much for the good Davis might do them in the chair as for tbe purpose of obtkiuing bis Indirect aid iu seenriug the rest ot the organization. By placing him in the chair aud thereby rendering it probable that he would withhold his vote the tie Is broken In favor of that side. Mauy Democrats hare held tbat Dayis should havo been captured by making him their caudidate. Cabinet talk still prevails and U Is not improbable that by tbe time this reach* you the uew Cabinet will be announced. Secretary Lincoln, It is now positively stated, is to remain in charge ot tbe War Sortfolio, and Frelinghuyscta of New ersey, to be Secretary of State. Judge Folger of New York, has been positively named tor Secretary ot tbe Treasury, but he denies that the President bas commu nicated with him on tbe subject. Mr. Conkline, who was bore some days, has returned to New York, suffering from his old malarial troubles and looking, as he wae, a sick man. He had several iu» terviews with the President and it is generally believed here that be could have told who would constitute the new Cabinet if he pleased; as he doubtless was consulted concerning it. Gen. (J rant is understood to bb very bitter against tbe anti-stalwart element and to advo cate a general slaughter. Mr. Coukiing is roported as equally bitter but more politic. To illustrate bow unforeseen events change persoual fortunes, as as to show what the Grant influence is likely to be with the uew Administration, I will mention one of tbe change* said to be contemplated. Quartermaster Gen eral Meigs is to be retired, being over age, and Col. logalls, a friend ot Grant, fiually settled iu the place. President Garfield intended to anoint Col. Rocks well to tbe position, bin Guiteau's fatal bullet came before it waa done. After Gcu. Garfield's death Mrs. Garfield wrote jo President Arthur requesting that this wish of her dead husband might be ful filled, as a reward to his faitbfal friend. But a letter from Geo. Grant also came urging the appointment oflugalls, which be said he had long wished, and tbe lat ter they say is to prevail, Get. Jams' Speech AI the Op«aia| mf She SUM Pair, It has been tbe eastern for years for the Governor te open tbe State Fair, and in obedience to tbat custom I am here to day to perform tbat service. I regret that the lair opens under unfavorable enspices. The long-oontinued drought and f£e early biticg frost have cast a gloom over a large part of our citizens engaged in agricultural pursuits* Not withstanding these untoward circum" stances, through the untiring energy of the execothre committee and the officers of the State AgriciHtural Society, the ex hibit! aud arrangements of tkfe fair will compare favorably with those which have preceeded it. Every person, no matter in what pursuits engaged, must jympatbize with the deapondency that hae overshadowed tbe agricultural in terests of tbe middle eeetlon of tbe State, because all pursuits and interest* are more or less affected by whatever affects the great agricultural interests of tbe Slate, Our farmers must not yield to tbls despondency, but must enter upon tueir great work with renewed energy and determination, litis year's ex perience, in my opintwt, tihrhee two important lessons—flrsi It will not do lor the farmers to rely loo* much and go in debt top heavily tor itiaiiulaetuied purchased fertilizer. They uiuat rely more and be more careful in the . prep aration of IH)UIC manure*. Second, no mutter whether it be wet or dry, the man who ploughs and hoes his corn aud cotton best will gather the beet crop*. There is nothing tbat can be substituted far earnest, bard work. I take a deep interest, as every Carolinian thus' do, in the progress and success of fhfe State Agricultural Society. WhaU ever teuds to the development of the State, aud adds to her wealth and prosperity, has my earnest sympathy and hearty co-operation. I believe the bringing together annually of the agrictiUtirlsts of the State, the talks they nave wi'h 6aCh other, the information they impart a-id receive, the tending to encourage aud stimulate each other, is one o the potent means of developing the general agricultural interests ot the Slate, and hence It has my warmest sympathy aud inost earnest co-operation, Its officers aud members are doing a great work IU this particular, aud should be encouraged. There is uo cause for gloom, bat every reason why we sheuld take fresh courage and look forward to a bright and hopeful future for our State. I predict, then, in the next year tb«re will be more miles of railroad completed in the State than in any year iu her past history. I pt edict that before the Agricultural Society meets again, more capital frost without her borders will be invested permanently within her borders than in any year since the war. I predict tbat within the next year more immigrants will be set tled among na than any one year has ever witnessed within the memory of the oldest of us, 1 make thefts pre dictions, not aa mere speculation, but I speak advisedly. Jt will be my great purpose to contribute all 1 can to these ends, and I expect to have the co* operation of every true North Carolini an. Aud from no agency can I hope (or more aid and support trom this society. In declaring the 21st annual fair open for exhibition, and in welcoming you to its grounds, and inviting you to view its exhibitions, I beg that as you wander areund viewing the stocks, articles, implements tfnd other things on ex hibition tbat you will not do so for the purpose of criticism but for the purpose of ioformstion aud emulation. No man ought to say he has better stock at home. If he hah and has not brought it here for exhibition, be has not done hii duty to himself or hit State. No lady dare •ay sbs ha* better poultry at home than ahe finds here, without convicting herself of a failure of duty. But rather examine the stock, farm produsts etc., with a viaw to see bow you can improve upon them, and row to yourselves that du ring the oOmiug year you will work more honestly, energetically and indus triously for your State, Ibis society and yourselves, and tbat in the oeming years you irill put, something on exhibi tion superior to anything you find here. The man who raiaes an additional pound of pork, and the woman who raises one additional chioken adds something to the aggregate wealth of the State. Then let us all, in leaving these grounds deters mine to do all that within us lies to add to the wealth and glory of North Carolina. Progress of the Work on the Western Road. Tne editor of the Ashville Newt has recently taken a trip oyer the completed part of the Paint Bock branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad, and this is what he says of bow the work is going on: "At the bridge across the French Broad, a force is still at work complet ing the structure, and putting up pet nianent Umbers. The bridge is BOW steady and stipng, so that the train pluses ovor in safety, and when complet ed, it will be as good a piece of work as any on the road. At Marshall, a large force wese at work gn the trestle around the towu, They had 1000 leet of it com pleted, so tbat it is now used as a siding, and ate pushing on at the rate of SO feet per day. A temporary track is laid down the Main Street of the town, so that material can be carried to the pers manent track below and down the river towards Paint Rock. The track at that thne was laid fer five miles b« low town, but by this time it is much further, as the work is goiug on night and day. Major Wilson says he can lay one mile in twenty-four hours, and be don't expect to be hiudered on account of graaing more than two or three days, if at all. His orders aro to complete the road in the specified time, at all hazards, and to increase bis foroe. The passenger train now stops at Marshall, and will, until the track is laid to Warm Springs. Col. Andrews is pushing the work as rapidly as possible." ' NEWSPAPER BORROWERS I— My son, let me reason with you. You like to road this newspaper. You borrow it. Possibly you read cousin John's or aunt Rebecca's or maybe send over and get eld Squire Peter's who pays for It regu larly out of his hard earned money. Aud you call yourself an enterprising man, fond of seeing the town and conuty pros per, and you really are a good man and your neighbors bold you iu great confi dence. My son, it is no compliment to the editor for you te take his paper, he doesn't look at it that way. Jt is but honest square pay for every dollar yon give him—and when yea dou't take bis paper yourself but borrow other people's to read, von do blm as much an injustice as coo Id be done*k clothing store did it have certain customers who Invested every year fit* new suit of clothes with the view ot lending to their frieuds whenever tbev felt like enjoying the luxury of indulging iu a new coat. We take it tbat a clothing store would soon shut up shop with any such custom as tbat. This is a bright racy morning and these are but a few sharp refections Iu lieu ot the dullness of other items. My son, study on it. —Xeid*vi{le Times. Land Sale ! BEING AUTHORIZED so to do by an order of tire.Superior Court 01 Alamance-Coiimyj| I will sell, for cash, at the court ho.use doof 'in Graham, ob .Tlondny, 7Hi of November, ISNI, the following real property, to-wit; A tract of land m Pleasant Grove township. Alamance Connty, on the waters of Quaker Creek, adjoin ing the lands of J. 8. Vincent, and the lands be longing to estate of Jenny Murray, dec'd, con taining about ■ THIKTY ACRES It being the same allotted to Elizabeth Mnrrav in the divisions of the lants of her father's Es tate. G. G. MAYNARD. Adm'r of Oct. 4,1881, 33—tds. Elizabeth Murray. PATEHTS. FA. LEHMANN. Solicitor of American and • Foreign Patents, Washington, D. C. All business connected with Patents, whether before the Patent Office or the Courts, promptly at tended to. No charge made unless a patent is •ecured. Send for circular. Bept. 13,28—tf. Dissolution! THE firm of Lea Jk Crawford hereto fore doing business at Pleasant Grove, Alamanoe County, was dissolved on the 19th day of Sept., 1881, by mutual consent. Those indebted to the late firm will please make immediate settlement. Either of the undersigned will settle the business. JAS. W. LEA, * Oct. 3, 81—6w. SAM LJ. CRAWFORD. INVENTORS erK". torneys-at-Law and Patent 861icitors,617Seven th htreet, Washington, D. C-. for instructions. Reasonable terms. References and ldvice sent FREE. We attend exclusively to Pitent liueis ness. Reissues, Interferences, and eases re jected lu other hands a apeoMtv. Caveats so 1 !- clted. Upon receipt of model or sketch and description we give our opinion as to patent* abilitv, FREE OF CHARGE, we refer to toe Com missioner of Patents, also to Ex-Coinmiosioners. Established 1866. Sept. 13, 38—tf. rcßUrkkbl* and critical a aKMTA lIIA IITBh The BKBT SELLING BOOK record of a noble iuo.AGEnTo WANTED °7 the AGE. CTrcularg Free. 50 per cent d itcounMo Agents 6b£L££Si Look to Your Interest! Dr B. A. Sellars, at Company Shops has the largest Stock and most complotc variety of / '' i f . Ladies' Dress Goods, Hats and Bonnets, Neckwear, Trimmings, lieady-made Clothing, Piece Goods, ■ Men s and Boy's Hats. Boots and Shoes, Crockery Hardware, Orocerivs, &c., •. t*at he has ever been to offer te the public, and at price, as lew as tha lowest. The rmb lie will do well to call and examine my stock Before Purchasing Elsewhere. Thanks are extended to the pnblio for the liberal patronage heretofore receivrd and hope to merit a continuance of tho satne. May 16 'Bl JNO. O. REDD, THOS. N. JORDAN, Henry Co., Ya. Caawell Co., N. C. FARMERS' NEW ' BRICK WAREHOUSE On the popular site of THE OLD FARMERS" WAREHOUSE, DANVILLE*,' Va. BEST MCMfIIM. SttJlPMtollß HMTO. GEO. S. NORMAN, Pittsylvania Co., Va., Floor Manager, J. J. WILKINSON, Pittsylvania Co, Ya., Auctioneer, T. W. BARKSDALE, Halifax Co., Va., Woighmaster, STANHOPE F. COBBS, Chief Clerk, CHAS. A. HOLCOMBE, Assistant Clerk, To our Friends and the public generaly: It Is a well known fact that onr house is of GRAND PROPORTIONS, of SnDerior I ItrM. mi the most popular location in our market. We intend to exen every effort for tEe welfare on* Especial* to Attend Ciosely to the sales, to see that tobacco brings Market Pdc! We have good storing rooms for tobacco left with us, which will receive attention With a popular and attentive corps of assistants, the public are well assured of a h.«w„ „«.i come, and faithful attention to their Interests at the assured of a h«arty wel flllll'S lIW VAIR With this, we very respectfully ask a liberal share of your patronage in the future Check, all baggage given by this house. ' YOUR FRIENDS, REDD & JORDAN, PR OPTS. IRON pP A TRUE TONIC A PERFECT STRENGTHENEB.A SURE REVIVER IRON BITTKIIS are highly recommended for aH re quiring a certain and efficient tonic ; wpedally Induction, Dytmerma, Inier of Strength, Lack of richea the blood, strengthens the mnscles, and gives new life to the nerves. They act IrouPrcparntlon that will not blacken thetorth Sr ii« headaolie. Sold bv all druggists. Write for thoABCJ Book, 32 pp. of aseful and amusing reading— tent free. * BROW CHEMICAL CO., Baltimore, M&. BITTERS Land Sale I BY AUTHORITY of An order of the Superior Court of Mamance-County, I will sell, ou the premises, of the iate Dickerson Corn, dec'd, Oft "I omlay, 7lh.«fM«vca|ier, 1881, the following real property. to»wit: A tract of land in Pleasant Grove township, Alamance Oo'nuty, on Owen's CreCk, adjoining the lands of liuQlii P. Mitchell. J. G. Tate ana others, , containing about ... t . . , 149 At'BES v it being the land of the late Dlckerson Corn. TERMS .-—One half cat>h, the balance In ' six months, secured by bond carrying interest from day ># sale.'. Title reserved till payment of purchase money i. completed. LEVI JEFFREYS, Ex'r of Ott. 4, 1881, 38—tdrf. Dickerson Corn. SOTEIUQITCOUKT— AIama u 20 I Co. Sabert W. Thompson. Thos. Robinson and wife. Sarah T., George Stafford and wife, 1 Mary M., and Emily Thompson, ' vs ' t ■ Leven M. Coble, Catherine and husband, William Albright, Ewiline and husband, Angelina Coble. Tenny Coble, and Geo. M. Coble, children »f Louisa Coble, dec'd, and heira at law of John' Thompson, dec'd. Tb;a is a special proceeding for the parti® tion of lands in Alamance County, North Carolinn, which descended npot uie above named parties, who are heira at law of John Thompson, deceased, as teiants in com- I moti. The defendants are the children 0/ n deceased daughter of said Thompson, n-tmed L intermarried with one Geo. CobleV who is also dead, and are non-residents of the State In pnrsnarice of an order of this court they are hereby no ified t» appear within twenty one days after the six weeks publication of this notice is complete, and answer or demtjr to the petition, and in default of their so doing judgment pro cotyfeMO, as to them, granting prayer of petition, will be made. Witness. A, Tate, Clerk of said court, This Ang. 20,1881. A, TATE, C. S. a 28—Ow. . Alamanoe County.