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Carolina Watchman. DECEMBER 23, 1375. Jornr S. Ukndekson, Esq., on the proposed amendments to tho State Constitution. No other writer has taken up this subject and TbeHiekoij on Mitral that wisdom may guide and seal inspire Cc g hogs tlauglitered I ttofeabobt., this iJl to a higher and nobler life than has yet Dten recoraea ot as iu iuc gresi uoom. all are to be winter, the heaTiest nettine 414 IDs. Verv good; but did the Catawbians erer of aceountt out of which - -1 " . . la i VRAVa sv . w - w sum - iSnanV. :-2s. I i f3TWe invite attention to the articles w Qf Davie county boasting of suen nnany juagea. appearing in this paper over tfte signature oi . M thltl j Wby Foater 0f Da- vie killed one this year which weighed 795 lbs, net. Last year he slaughtered one wliih weis-hed 812 lbs. We learn from V Vmt a, c, nrt it iha rritiml n.nl l&har. ed attention given by Mr. Henderson r end d PM' the B1 think it improbable than any other will The Proposed Constitutional Amendments, . IV. To the Editors of the Watchman : Court shall be held in each county of the Bute least twice in each fear, continue for two week, unleas the hniriness shall be sooner dis posed of. The result is, that a Judge, who rides a circuit of seven counties can net get round sooner than fourteen weeks notwithstand ing there may not be business more than suffi- of said officers shall hold until their qualified." The amendment is merely the words is immtic and between brackets added to TlAXJi AND WINTER STOCTF 18 7 5 ction. It is well known, that all the the present V Lnsflk , cient to occupy him one half of this time and Superior Court Judges, elected at the the counties are taxed with a vast deal of tion under the Dreaent Constitution, hare been less expense in consequence. The section as amended provides that the terms of the Superior Courts in each enabled by a judicial construction to hold their offices for two years longer than the Consti to co unty I uon ever contemplated. It will also be recol- Another objection, which is being urged with . h.ld . . lime Ieffulmted iti (u.t ih. nm.n. iK-t r thu Jii. great zeai againsi vesting in uie negisiswire DT jaw ered with snow. That six car loads of . . , m t a- J. iv. I 4... Lu. AU P.rt : I 8re 40 as mnon as ne is aoing to pres. ure locust p.us ym uwU ..v v- he question of ratification so clearly before the That 60 more convicts passed there safely Sapme, i, that inevitably this will bring r Z I T k " interpreuition put upon t Tt on their wayto the worksontheWestern Saonoftt " tJZ IZZZJSZ have obrved R. E.-That the South Mountains of old cobstty courts amounts, whiclTwUl be aaved to the several ment give, those wo'rd. a co comprehensive manner of dealing with the changes proposed, and are indebted to him, we think, for relieving them of a labor which but few of them could spare the time to perform. Burke county are on fire. That three convicts eseaped from the Bail Road au thorities at Old Fort, of whom one was or of a similar system. that the Legislature will do anything kind; and I am not myself in favor of the cial District now holds his office by virtue of This amendment will effect a present saving an interpretation put upon the words, "regular Court different understood. This amend gives those words a constitutional mern I myself do not believe I counties, on account of the shortening of the ing, which is in accordianee with the common of the I terms of the Courts, which will inevitably take I understanding place, will be very great. eantured one killed, and the other is yet tablishment of thesecourts. Ido not believe that This amendment will simply restore to the which 1 mm Aim! that fhr ia on eAA wAmsri I tBere ere nve lawyers in tne state wno wisn to Awemoiy aumoruj wnnmj oeiong- pireo tX b 1A1 O SBSSspp wmmif w wpki return to that system snd I know, thst a great ng to it under the old Constitution. There 01 tne people ana requires Judges to go out of office, when the terms for which they hsve been chosen shall have ex snd authorizes the appointee of a Gov crnor. filling vacancy, to hold it, not for Babcock's trial at St. Louis is set for up there who, wttli llie help ot a pig aog, rf outaiit of Republican are only two objections which are urged against the whole remainder of the unexpired term the 11th January. ia makiug money by capturing runaways p. also opposed to the restoration of this amendment, to-wit : but only until the people themselves I oan South Carolina Gov. Chamberlain of refusal to commission the recently elect ed negro Judges, Moses and Whipper, o and returning them to the officers. That I tte County Courts. Of course, if the Radical 1st. Nine Judges sre not sufficient to do have an opportunity to fill the place by Mr. Samuel J. Hoyle of Cleaveland, and presses and orators are to be believed, there the work, which will devolve upon them. an Miss M. Ella Round of Lenoir, were mar ried on the 14th. And that on the next election. 11 Section 83 is amended so ss to eive Jus- the rround that the nreaent Legislature 47i Nathan H. Gwyn, Esq., of Patterson, V m m m r m n X Wivuvn aw was r V v. iniwuawv v w w W did not have the right to elect them. od MlM Mr7 Moore of Lenour were friends of the old County Courts to effect their without eomplinL married. Mr. J. F. Murriil, of Newton, are no supporters of such a scheme amongst the Republicans. With so manv adverse in- . - . fluences operating against them, I cannot con-1 inferior Judge. Previous to the year 18681 1 founded on contract, wherein the sum daman ceive how it will ever be possible for the eigbt Judges discharged duties equally great ded shall not exceed two hundred dollars, and wherein the title to real estate shall not be in restoration. Legislators always endeavor to be 75 Bbls. Mo 10 do New Orleans 10 do Syrup. 25 Bags Coffee. 25 Rears Soda. 40 Boxes Cheese. 25 Adamantrue Candles. 25 " Soap 30 Cases Oyswrs 20 Brandy Peaekee 20 " Fresh Peaches 10 " Pine Apples 30 Gross Snuff 25 Coils Cotton aod Jute Rope 40 Dos. Painted Pails. 40 Gross Flaska 2.000 lbs. Hemlock Leather 1 .500 lbs. Candy 40.000 Cigars 50 Kegs Powder 50 Basis Shot 100 Reams Wrapping Paper 40 Dux. Scotch Ale 10 Dux. Giuirer AW ALSO A full line of Wood and Willow Wsre, Thaw are totall v nnlt for the nosilion I .1 9 .1! . 1 I . I il I . . ..... ... ... I V .1 til 1 .t- V I , , , . ..... ,, . .. we are glad the Gov. has good reason I IDere ,B someining wrong iu uie man 0n the popular aod winning side and tney will " power, win merest o me numocr original jurisdiction-' 01 tne same. to commission them carrying business between that place and be pretty sure to find out whst are the senti- Juages iar oeyonc me present limit or tweive era! Assembly is also authonasd to( I think nine Judges of probity and talents will perform these labors iar better than ivxbc tices of the Peace jurisdiction of all civil actions Boots, Shoes. Hats, Saddles et Bridles, Axes, linns. Pistols, dee., dee Also, a large lot of Canned Goods. choice selection of French Candies. Salt, Ur.tv,.v III. VJ 1 TJ l ' Ti 9Tfc. i: 1 iM. . t, I . 1 J . r. u "VIT"' vy wugtrr, iwjh osaiug rvw V"7' T " I ....... ' T I Raisens.Corraots, Figs. Citrons. Nots. 1 ne v ien for reusing to commission them. What is the matter at the Post Office in this place : Our packages addressed to Woodleaf and Mill Bridge failed to reach their destination, and a quantity of mail matter went to Woodleaf when it should have goue elsewhere. The Wood Sardines. Cocoanuts. Pickela, Sauces. Cat . . . 1 . . 1 . ,r mm logiverfusiices p. roiio ivemsene. iannrs nul NEW DVAERVI8EMKNT8. II Throat iJi PoasUve aad RsdiiTC? ervoM f. T0 COVHPTIVEiT dvectfesar, ssi sM pstysssisss. sutiii active prasfiss. having had ptacad ia ka by an r at India pic vasMBsssa irmnent .rt of ( Catarrh, Aathssa and for Nervous Debility aad all 5 plaints, after baying moroeahly tsatad Us d erf a I curauve do wen in lanasaaik rf M feels it bis duty to make it known to bss losj fellows. Actuated by this motive, an anUous desire to relieve h be will send 1 re of ekmrmt), to ail who it, thai recipe, witb full dUracnocM for ing and successfully using. Seat by bv addressing BV 1K- W. U. STEVE3IR Mix roe Blmx, STaaccsa, N Y Nov. 23, 1876. ly. DISSOLUTION! The Fins of Rlnttx, Graham A lUadknnaa has this day (Sept 25th, 187a,) dasaolvas ky limttatioa, and they hereby eive aotice Ual indebted loaaid Firm to call and aettie tkair accoonu without delay, as they are vary ui. iooa to close the bmiaass of the above Fira) They return their sincere thanks for the any liberal patronage given these by the sawaaw public. KLUTTZ. GRAHAM 1 EFKDLEMAI. Oct 14. To Xaaos Marion. Agent. Where ia the General Mail mento of the people on this point, before they J and far beyond the real wants and require- J jurisdiction of matters of tort wherein the vsl- Machine Oils, .Liquors of all kinda, HouTmy. HEAVY LOSS FROM LIGHT NING BOD IGNORANCE. Under this heading the Scientific ments of the people. If the people will elect a lot of fools and knaves to represent them like the Radical Legislature of 1868 such a result may fol- commit themselves to any particular scheme. If, however, in spite of tho combined opposi tion of lawyers, Radical leaders, and numbers of eood Conservatives, a majority of the peo ple shall express themselves in favor of going low but not otherwise. Karlr tn the f Vinntv Court Kvstpm affsin. and I o- shall be so strong as to compel the General As sembly to respect their -See. 14 now reads as follows "Every Judge of a Superior Court shall re ifIiKm Kir Imr.BlMinw side in his District while holdintr hia office. 9 1 ., - - . 1 IKU1WIJ IU ,.0vwv iiivu mmmmw " . .'g I o leaf package has failed two weeks in sue- American informs the public of the 88 accordinRly, who shall dare to question the The Judges may exchange Districts with each cession. of a woolen mill worth a hundred tbon sand dollars, notwithstanding it was fairly this matter ? 4, Section 8, of Art 'What sort of a " hitch " is that in the bristling with lightning rods, having- a financial affairs of Burke countv which dis- rod running all around the eaves with ables her to pay the coupons on her bonded debt, and yet enables her to send out an agent with money at command to hunt up and buy in the bonds ? We ask t ho ques- right of the people to have their own way about III is amended by ue of the property in controversy does not ex ceed $50. A poor man, who sues his debtor before a Justice, notwithstanding his debt or judgment may be under $26, may have an appeal to the Superior Court if he thinks proper to pray one. At present that privilege ia denied to him. Otherwise, the jurisdiction of J ustices will remain the same as at present. It The two sections following sre pro posed to be sdded to this article: "Section . Any Judge of the Supreme Court or of the Superior Courts, and the presiding Grits. New York Buckwheat Floor, etc.. c Ac. LThe above Stock was bought at the ehiee of the season at greatly reduced prirca. and is iouered at .Wholesale A Retail at v short profits. Ill XG HAM d CO- Salisbury. N. C, Dee. 16. 1875. very vertical points every four feet One would think if there was any virtue in rods this house was proof against light ning; but not bo. 'The defect consisted other with the consent of the Governor, and the Governor, for good reasons, which he shall report to the Legislature at its current or next striking out the word "four" and inserting session, may require any Judge to hold one or 1 officers of such Courts inferior to the Supreme "two" in its place, so that the asotion will read thus : "The Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and tiro Associate Justices." Instead of having five Supreme Court Judges, more specified terms of said Courts in lieu of Court as may be established by law, may be the Judge in whose District they are." removed from office for mental or physical ina- The section as amended will read thus : bility upon a concurrent resolution of two- TiutMnflk. C.wwa.Inv r,,rt .V.. II fKIrrlc l.M, l.nn. rf fln.l t . reside in the District for which he is elected. I The Judge or presiding officer, against whom uon m tne interest ot persons who have h tfo gra terminal of the tods. It has this amendment proposes, that hereafter we The Judges shall preside in the Courts of the General Assembly may be about to proceed, Tsnnnsir r rt It rami nr lit in rmn s nrtllAe nAimAna I . . . ... I - - ... firnrsi r fl t amifrhf in vain vrv rrllw4- nAiinAno due 1st July last. The bond-buying been proven that the ordinary method of has been here twice within the present year, running the rods down four or five feot anxious to get up the bonds, but not pre- into 106 ground wholly insufficient. It pared to pay off over due coupons, I amounts to no protection at all, in many cases. Ships arc protected, says the shall have but three. This will effect a saving the different Districts successively but no' to the tax payers of $5,000 a year and three Judge shall hold the Courts in the same Dis- Judcres will do the same work iust as well as trict oftener than once in four years, but in 0 - five . 5. Section 9 now reads as follows : "There shall be two terms of the Supreme case of the protracted illness of the Judge as signed to preside in any District, or of any other unavoidable accident to him, by reason i is a good time now for our patrons American, by having the rods run down Court held at the seat of Government of the J of which he shall become unable to preside to renew their subscriptions, the paid term forming connection with the copper sheet State in each year, commencing on the first of mahy of them expiring on or about the ing of the vessel, which being a larger Monday in January, and first Monday in June, IstJsauary. A liberal response to this hint 8arface than the deck, and in immediate and continuing as long as the public interests rill give us a right cheery offsend into the new year, and may enable us to add some needed improvements to the Watchman. We are adding new names to the list every day, and hope soon to including in it the name of every reading man in the countv. and in- contact witb the water, ensures perfect safety; and no lightning rods to buildings will secure the same degree of protection without a virtual compliance with these conditions. "The rod must have for its duce many to read who have heretofore neg- terminal a very large surface of conducting looted it I material, placed underground in contact It is to the interest of every citizen in the 1 with the earth." If the soil is always mav require. And sec. 6, of Art. XIV. provides that "the seat of government in this State shall remain at the City of Raleigh." the Governor may require any .Judge to hold one or more specified terms in said Dis trict, in lieu of the Judge assigned to hold the Courts of said District." This amendment will restore that good old practice of a rotation of the Judges and every friend of law and order, and every lover of fair- shall receive notice thereof, accompanied by a copy of the causes alleged for bis removal, at least twenty days before the day on which either Mouse of uie ueneral Assembly snail act thereon. Sec . Any Clerk of the Supreme Court, or of the Superior Courts, or of such Court infe rior to the Supreme Court as may be establish ed by law, may be removed from office for men tal or physical inability; the Clerk of the Su preuie Court by the Judges of said Courts, the Clerks of the Superior Courts by the Judge riding the district, and the Clerks of such Courts inferior to the Supreme Court as may be eatab- The amendment abrogates section 9 and sub- play, without regard to party, must admit its d uwi bT th presiding officers of said ..... ... . I . . . I tl l. : . i i county to foster the newspaper which goes moist 6titutes the following "The terms of the Supreme Court shall be held in the city of Raleigh, as now, until other wise provided by the General Assembly." The advocates of this amendment in the Oon- propnety. there was no opposition to it in the Convention. The present system is calcu lated to make partisans of even our best Judges, and cries aloud for correction and reform. 9 Sections 26 and 27 as thev now mediate section, because by it the locality I fcr than -f win De judged, l ne newspaper is generally accepted as an index to the town and coun- m a I a Smaller extent Ot COnQUCtlQE -onlinn nmJ ! Anntinn nmn lli nrnnnrl I .t...J .. .1- ctl . . . - ""o-" - "i t" --'"! niauu six 10 uie hjuowiuk eueci : The Justices of the Supreme Court and the lhc Superior Court, and then to the Supreme kmail il.: I ' " ,m ,.u, loprcv.ug hrsw jui- 8urface tor the bottom of the rod will be that the State was about to enter upon a new is crenerallv div. career of proerees when population, wealth In dry soil this conducting surface should Courts. The Clerk aiaint whom proceeding? are instituted shall receive notice thereof, ac companied by a copy of the causes sllezed for his removal at least ten daws before the dar appointed to act thereon, and the Clerk shall be entitled to sn appeal to the next term of Greenstioro Female COLLEGE. GREENSBORO, N. C. The SpriBf Aewion of 1 8 76 JL WILL I EG N On Wednesday, the 12th of January, and continue twelve weeks. Board (exclusive of washing snd lights) $75. Tuition in regular course, $25. Charges for extra tiudut moderate, For Catalogues containing particulars, applv to Itev. T. M. Jones, Preidenl. K. H. D. WILSON, President of Board of Trustee. 9:2moc NOTICE NEW FIRM & NEW GOODS! Klutts V Krndleman. Ukdkick's New Bchjuio No. j. We are now opening a well aad nliraai stock of Fall snd Winter Goods, which kava been booght at the very lesswalGaek Priesa, eaav ssattag of every kind of Dry CeosV, Yankee ss tions, Clothing. Hauand Caps, Ladies trissssoi Hata, Shoes and Bouts, Crochery ass! a full in of Fasaily Croeevia. which we offer as low ss the lowest for Cash or Barter. Hopisg by sthat attcntioo and doe politeness to merit a liberal share of public patronage, ss saw saatto is quick sales snd short profit. Coaso oan, corns all and give as a look knssat baying elsewhere, NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOOD8. We pa the highest aasrket prices far aB kinds of Country produce in Cash or Barter. W. LAWSON KLCTT1, J. A. RENOLEMAK. Oct. 14. 18o5 J OF try from which it issues, and all concerned be cual io area t0 the roof rthe build" should therefore feel a lively interesting in in6- Ir0 or copper plates are the best making it in all respects worthy of those material for this conducting surface ; but whom it reflects. iu the absence of these good charcoal is If we are correct in this view of the case, I recommended to fnrpish the required ex- and all kinds of business would rapidly in- crease. If results shall verify this prediction, it will soon become necessary, that some provision should be made for holding sessions of the Su preme Court in different sections of the State Judges of the Superior Courts shall be elected l . t"ff:l . m . . . , oy uie quauneo voters, oi tne wnoie state, as is provided for the election of members of the General Assembly and shall hold their offices for eight years. But the General Assembly is authorized to provide that the Judges of the Superior Courts may be elected by the voters I and we think we are, it concerns the busi neas men of Salisbury, especially, to make such a presentation through the columns of their paper of the business of the town as to arrest the attention of strangers at a dis tance, and thus attract them to the place tent of conducting surface. especially in tne West whose people still re- of the several Districts instead of by the voters member, that in former times that Court peri- of the whole State. THE HOLIDAYS. odically held its sessions in the town of Mor- ganton, for their benefit and convenience. A similar system .also prevails in many other States. The amendment strikes out both tions and inserts the following : these sec- "The Justices of the Supreme Court shall be Another objection urged against retain ing the elected by the qualified voters of the State, as Another Christmas is at hand, bringing section, as it now stands, was, that if at any u provided for the election of members of the of North Carolina by this Convention shall not Court, as provided in other cases of appeals." The first section is a literal transcript of lion II. of Art. Ill of the Amendments to the old Constitution of 1835. Both sections pro vide summary and inexpensive remedies to enable the people to displace inefficient Judi cial officers without the necessity of always being compelled to resort to the tedious and expensive method of Impeachment 13 The following section was also adopted by the Convention under the title of an amend ment to this Article : "The amendments made to the Constitution Dissolution of Copartnership. The firm of Smilhdesl A Hartman is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm either by note or act., must call and settle the same by the 1st day of January, 1876. All failing so to do by paying cost can aettie the same with an officer after the above mentioned date. W. SMITH DEAL, A. HARTklAN. The Hardware business will be continued at the same old stand on sf sin St. in the name of Smithdeal A Caldwell. They invite their friends and public generally to call and exasaioe their new and well selected stock before purrhasinr elsewhere. They furthermore give notice that they are agants for the Buckeye mower and re.ter -Sweepstakes thrasher and cleaner and the Thomas hay rake. The best machines made. SMITHDEAL A CALDWELL. fclmo LUMBER 1 LUMBER !! ANY person wanting good yellow Pine Lumber, should address the under signed- Orders solicited. If. L. BEAN, Hickory. K C oet 28 75-3mo. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF Tlfl Wester Mertii fs taaaas tsfasx MoswAXTos, No. Ca. Nov. Sta, 1171 Seated proposals will be received at this office to be presented on or before Feb. 1st 171, lor the laving ol Zt mill tons of Bnct leas according to the specifications of the tect for the foundation walls of the Asylum. The said proposals most rootaia ash for the work both with aad without faratahisg the lime snd cement in scrordance with las printed specifics lions. The work will be n quired to begin on or after the 1st of May snd to be completed bv the M of Dec. 1 It will be required ihst the entire work rtncllr under the direction, control vision of a person, sorh as the Board of mukdoaers may appoint. Copies of the oeciDVations of laa mav beol4ained lv addressing the approved and executed bonds to the full of the bid are Very much may be done in this way to keep op with it its accustomed scenes of gladness fure time, our State sbould be invaded, and General Assembly. They shall hold their of fices for eight years. The Judges of the Superior Courts, elected at the first election under Uum amendment, shall be and extend business, or the contrary, by im- and joy. The whole land, almost the whole proving or neglecting a means so generally world, is just new wide awake, and either recognized as a truo indicator, bo tar as may tCtiely 1nruin1 nvi aauv ma as.ssJ m A. 1 - J I r w7 w F P'eSc those they love, or are joyously turning the city.of Raleight occupied by a Foreign enemr; there would be no legal or Constitu tional authority whatever durincr such orcm- 1 i . .. I . rt - - actively preparing pieasam greetings tor pation for the Supreme to meet st any other general acceptance. their footsteps toward those who expect them, and witb whom they hope to speud The Asl.evillc Citizen savat Cant. 1 4 season of pleasure. How great the W. P. Fortune broke the first dirt West awakening ( How eager the desire ! How place 6 Section 10 now reads as follows : "The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction to review, upon appeal, any decision of the elected in like manner as is provided for Jus tices of the Supreme Court, and shall hold their offices for eight years. The General Assembly may, from time to time, provide by law that have the effect to vacate any office or term of office now existing under the Constitution of the State, and filled, or held, by virtue of any election or appointment under the said Consti tution, and the laws of the State made in pur suance thereof." This section was adopted, in order to agree exactly with the restrictions imposed upon the Convention by the Act of the General As- nt tm nina D!J.. .1 a . i i I hind tha ariaKoa I TJ rw lr nan tho .nll.l. I ' JJ , ,Unuu lUBoparunourgina - vw ,t,,0" I this Court; and the Court shall have power to issue any remedial writs necessary to give it a general supervision and control of the inferior details such a state of morals existing I any other occasion known, in its wide Courts." there as to be too bad for publication- observance, and tn its peculiar character. the Judges of the Superior Courts, chosen at Courts below upon any matter of law or legal succeeding elections, instead of being elected by sembly calling it and which restrictions each inference; but no issue qffaet shall be tried before the voters of the whole State, as is herein pro- I member of the Convention, at the tune of his vided for, shall be elected by the voters of their qualification as a delegate, had taken respective Districts," I do not think the amendment was needed at all for the sections, as they now read, mean "ft ( the same thing, properly construed, as the pro- to obey. an oath J0I13 S. HENDERSON. J. & H. H0RAH, j JEWELERS, I MAIN STREET, SALISBURY, iiired lo U filed with lee ore- reiti poaals. l'ropowsU should be sesled. asatkas L - Proposals for lsvinc brick for the Insane Asvlitm of North Carolina, ed to T. GEO. WALTON, -8eev. of W. N.C. las Saliamry, X. C Nov. li, 187&.-Jaa. a. BUGGIES. For Fine Bugfies and other work in the Carriage lies, as at W. M. BARKER'S. Shops oo Liberty street between Iaas & Fisher Ste. (To U Jaa '76 ) The amendment strikes out the words: andehagres the blame on Judge Cannon' H world's Jnbiiee, when, for of fact ehM be tried before tki CoaTf"- posed newsection. And it seems to me to be I nd inRerts in hftii thpreof "And the lnnsriir.- 1 . 1,.tKa l.k r iu. . who it says is too slack in the execution I t,me cares and anxieties of ordinary , , , muJ VI W r"" vvuiinuuiia', uixut iinjw days are forgotten amidst the overwhelm- "questions of fact" shall be the same exercised who shall be elected in tbe year 1878, is defin I - i L . - O 9M. P S 1 lw a - mm m . . mm m. mmm. m. m I of the laws. The WadesborV Courier relates the in Prevalence of 106 Pirit of freedom nd by it before the adopUon of the ConstituUon of ed at all. The words of the killing of A. W. McDonald, at Duraot, in Miss., recently. Mr. McDouald was formerly of Anson county, where ho has moteBt two brothers now living. The killintr w mm gladness. From Washington Territory I one thousand eight hundred and sixty eight." to the Gulf of St. Lawrence; from the re new section 'elected at the first election under this amendment,' " North point of Canada to Cape Horn; throughout Europe, and in to grew oat of a difficulty with a land tenant, m of lhe isle8 of ,he and ocean former authority and jurisdiction over "issues who Mr. McDonald thought was endeav- the6Iad roice ot people, old and young, of faef'and "questions" of "fact.1' All Uwyers oring to evade the payment of rent mon ey due him. Tbe Fayetteville Gazelle gives the particulars of the re-arrest, in that place, www a i mm b win nsner in tne day witb happy greet- . : . ings; uie great mass oecanse it u t holiday which they have been long ac customed to celebrate with unusual grati- l"""! I !jft. . .. i cial Uistrict lor earh ot wuoh . ofau escaped murderer, a negro boy T ! TT named Hillm.n Mn.n t lue Hiai a7 OI " rreat ttedeemer, I . . n. , . of Jack Orodup, in Franklin county, whJ Tnt 8lotily celebrated about four years ago. by the Heavenly host when they pro- 1 be ntmnor srss . i O w- " I 1 .1 1 ft . ... notified that Morirau wM liwin .t VA' 10 iae n'fc.nBl. v B - "J etteville under the atsumed name of Al bert Johnson, and sent a man there to arrest him. He attempted to escape from the officers but was shot in the leg, and most remain in prison there mntil well enough to be removed. on earth peace, good will toward men." It were more rational if all would recog nize the day in its true significance, uni ting with the celestial choir in ascriptions of Glory to God; aod by the exalting exer cise of faith, thauksgiving. and praise, rise reduce or increase the number of District? This amendment was proposed bv Jndce I see entlrelv unneccsssrr r.r! if inih Albertson, a Republican and was adopted by ordinance, certainly do nut convey the meaning tbe convention with entire unanimity. It of the introducer of the proposition. In my simply restores to the Supreme Court its copy of the ordinance, ss originally printed. (and laid on my desk) during the session of the Convention, those words were noted by me in such a way as to show, that they were to be stricken out; and I think it was so understood I am free to confess, that if these words stand, the Legislature will have the power to regnla late the length of the terms of tbe Superior Court Judges to be elected after tbe year 1878 although if the Legislature were to make the terms of these Judges either greater or 1 than eight years, it would violate the spirit of this amendment, and would place upon it construction not given to it by the members of the Convention, Who framed it The amendment was adopted without oppo sition or objection from any one. I do not believe any future Legislature will "The AshcTilh Citizen says: "We were pleased to have a visit from Col. Y. 8. Pear son, one of tbe Commissioners on the West ern N. C. R. It., last Saturday, who had run by excesses more characteristic over from Morganton to apend a day in the lhtxn 0f saints, hoping excuse from mountain rniuto Ha crsvn lis irnru nova I ' r O Hvu miuui to the high dignity of life in God through the glorious Daysman whose advent we record. Least of all should they who profess to honor him desecrate the season of devils the of their fellow men because and even all intelligent laymen are bound concede the propriety of this change. 7 Section 12 now stands thus : "The State shall be divided into twelve judi cial Districts, for each of which a Judge shall rior Court in each county in said District at least twice in each year, to continue for tiro week, unless the business shall be sooner disposed of." The section as amended will read as follows : "The State shall be divided into nine Judi cial Districts, for each of which a Judge shall be chosen ; and there shsll be held a Superior Court in each County at least twice in each year, to continue for tuck time a may be pre scribed by law. But the General Assembly may dare to fix the terms of th Judges of the Super- the en mountain capitol. He save us eood news about the progress of work at Old Fort censures The bridges at and near Old x on are about "Chribtmas comes hut once a year." finished, and cro&sties arc being rapidly laid o- j . . , down. TE pushing ahead of the T Spit n- We teuder lo oor P18 burg raiUogd so energetically is stirring the greeting full of kinduess.and good-will. The present section limits the number of Judges of the Superior Court to twelve must always be the same number and neither less nor more. The amended section provides, that the present number shall be at but leaves it in the power of the Legislature either to diminish or increase the number1 as circumstances may may require. At present a greater number of ior Courts different from that intended by Convention. But even if I shall he there in thiB opinion, it is a matter of no greet quence. Under our former Constitution snd laws, all the Judges were elected by the Legis ture, during their good behavior and I am not sure but what that ia the best policy, at all times, and under all circumstances. hO. Section 31 ia amended so as to read as follows: "All vacancies occuring in the offices provid- J udges than nine is not needed but at some future period the business of the Courts and the ed for by this Article of this Constitution shall LIVERY AND SALE STABLE. I have just completed my large and com modious brick Livery and Sale Stable, situ ated on the ground of the old Mansion Ho tel stable, which property I recently pur chase : and am now prepared to accommo date DROVERS with good sheltered lota and feed for at least 150 head of stock. I shall also have a good WAGON YARD, with house on it for the use of Wagoners. and wood for making fires. I shall keep constantly on hand HORSES and MULES TO SELL, and persons wanting to buy stock will find it to- their interest to purchase from me, as I will guarantee the stock to be as I represent it ; otherwise it will be taken back and the money refunded. I also keep Harness and Sad die Horses for HIRE ; and can send parties to any point they desire to go. My Bupjriea, and all other conveyances and Harness, are entirely new and of the best patterns and workmanship Persons desiring good Horses and new and comfortable vehicles, will find them at mv Stable, and at as reasonable prices as at any stable m this place. fWl am also prepared to do any kind of HAULING with two-horse teams. THOS. E. BROWK. Dec 22, 1875. ll:3mo HA VB JUST UK r FAYED A LARGE AND SPLENDID STOCK OF Most Beautiful Jewelry. Chrtstsaas Ft mats far AU I commissioners up, and they now hope soon We thauk them for manv n) lo. , , . to complete plans by which the BluVRidge JlnntTt 7 IT 5T lMger Damber W will -tc crossed by the coming summer. Capt wnuea and shall spare no pains to Upon the happening of J. M. Wilson, of Burke, has been given charge of the tunneling. The commission ers are doing the verv best their limited means will justify. Cola Tate and Jeereon af p i the ground constantly prove our appreciation ot tnem. Joy to It m tnsm ail, and Uat peace which passeth J - m m . , aaocrstanuing. u permitted to enter. with them upon the new year, we trust growing necessities of the people may require Judges than twelve. such a contingency, the Legislature ought to have the power to exercise its discretion in the matter, and to take such action as the best interests of the Bute may demand. The present section rjuirej, thai a Snperior be filled by the appointment of the Governor, unless otherwise provided for, and the sppoin tees shall hold their places until the next regular election for members of ike General Assembly, when elections shall be held to fill suck offices. If any person, elected or appointed to any of said of- kficee, skall negleet and fail to qualify. s T RAYED OR STOLEN. From my camp near Morgan's Ford, one bay mare mule, medium sise, about 9 years old leu eye out. mane and tail beavy. A li A f aaa s . a cm rewaru win ne para (or tne mnie s ueuverv in concora si issj. roara s, or at icu8i uerel, or at Bahsbury at Mock A Brown's 0. B. HARDING. Go coord. V. C (It) We have just received the largest and handsomest stock of Jewelry ever exhibited in Salisbury, and respectfully invite public nspection. It comnnur. (tout snd Silver Watches, of all kinds ; Silver Pitchers, Cups, Castors, Napkin Rings, Forks, Knives, and Spoons. The finest and most beautiful sets or Jewelry of all kinds, as Ear-drops, Breast fins, ringer Kings, Bracclcta, seals, Lockets. if , etc. etc Also, a lot of plain SOLID GOLD RINGS. Also, agents for tbe celebrated Schaffhausen Spectacles BTthc finest ghssses made. Will sell as low as any House in the south. CALL II ERE AXD OET TPCM Christmas and holt da? Presents. WATCH IIP CIACK EFaltlf C done promptly as usual. All work 16, 1875. 12 months. Doc. 10:tf CALL AT THE BOOK STORE row ls HOLIDAY GOODS 1 IN this line Goods are various aad beautiful. GAMES, SCOPES, OPTICAL DELUBIOMJ, PAPER DOLLS, Dressed and undressed. ETA fresh supply of AUGUSTA EVANS WILSON 8 NEW BOOK, Monday. No extra charge for ordering any books or music not on hand. Save your postage and price oi money oroar. Come all and see my stock, and get books Mere at rubUaaers' prices. Respectfully, C PLTLER. STAR SALOON MALI" 8TEEET. Next Door to VatioaaUHotaL The proprietor wlabsa to ananases to friends and the public gearrally thai he always oa hand s fail aasssfti srict sod Ikioots- The As of this establishment will ha gsrdhsss f bust. Hom uiaa iiaeys a speciality. Bailey's Rye c Cssrn dice's Cora Whiskey always ssa haad. J. A. SXiUta, kss AasMBBSBtSA Ld Brandies a STAB SAOON RESTAUBAIT Is now opened sod will he tsilhtli . a a ssv ex Oysu-rs. FiTh7. alidads' of ssals. Qm evarr description. Mania at all hours day or night. J. A. Mir.n. To 1st Jaa "76 LAND AGENCY. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, have this da formed a co-partnership for the Pwes as purr basing aad seslsew real estate is the States of Virginia and North Carolina, sa4 respectfully ask all n arsons who hsve Bent - . . . Estate tor sale, tacit to place it in oor We advertise gssssrally North and orthwi J. W. McDNSXT, I), r . MKLLEN. By permission we respectfully Vrn W H Pmftflsi fWsss A LO Mai W. T Sutherlia and W. T. Clark Oa, Danville, Va Host. O. C Cahhsil. of Cottrreae. Danville. Vaj T. W. SsJisburr. Suthcriin A Johaw Dr. John irnhasf Btatrsville, N. C, A. Dowdeav. Piusidiit 1st Xilirsssl and Samuel Address, Danville. Vsl: vania county, va, or Danvills, W. lOJmo-pd kswth,lf-
Carolina Watchman (Salisbury, N.C.)
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