North Carolina Newspapers

Morrison Aqaiksxtbb Towiro'ir Sal. I Mn'atitntUtUi ..IJi: ' ... ' XSBCRT. ThU trial haft frnini1 rr I i . , - . . jSgjpAV, GCST.9, .880.;; ; tw. . IU. . S3 XEW TEltMS. lA TCJilf J74IA u vvj w uu rincnifnt delaved 3 months. 2.00 i Y 1 I payment delayed 12 months 2.50 damage of the town for a road onfc Uf r pair. It has been established by evidence and DEMOCRATIC County Convention. been sworn against, but the m-tcia twt where the accident occurred, and exactly how it occurred, is to our mind submerg ed neath what the witnesses call a lob lolly." The case is still pendineas we m to press. ! -L Aboat 100 auditors were feeling bitter towards him iBgalMury.' j' pgjIOCUATlC TOWSSUIP CONVENTIONS Lj meet on Saturday 21st of August, gt) -12 o'clock M., at the respective Bsfap voting precincts, except Gold jjjjj liich will meet at Jesse Miller's, 4-Jtwell, which will meet at David jjrnliaft's. . ;.- : . I Baljofiug for delegates to the County foaTeutlou, ad also balloting for eundi Ja(P. for the'' various nominations, will begin at 12f o'clock, P. M., and continue jjjjgtin down. j H? Democrats of llowau are earnest galled upon to attend the Township WnventioDS. Let our victory in the Nd- ember elections be grand and glorious 1 jjjjlyl Democrats to your standard ! 1 11 ! Fkank Brown. ) Countv A. G. Halvburtox, Exe'tive Jxo W. Macney, jCom'tee. Pit. R. R. Crawford , has gone north in -1 - - - J - - It J dje Uef.s lu" arware unn oi craw I'll-- - ThS N. C. R. R. paid off last Monday jfcjrtj tnousanu Qoiiars oj inenoaung aeot jliu f a the money spoken ot in tUe ongi- 'pi contract i Wic. Dcsenberrt a colored man farnj- fl o JijvWm M. Rarkers place, wear iownufrWfU S4 riaay last, an open iowlfcf; oVJ the firstof the season hi i i fhi iApniial Report of Mr. Ledoui. rhezuisl. to the North Carolina Denart- oeBt ijf Agnculture, is to baud, and from buly 'glance we find it contains much rlaaWe uatter from which we propose o corfjl from tinie to time, for lk& bene- jStofbor farmer friends. We liaTe been so crowded of lato with ommqnicatioD9 of a local nature about tbBe)ction of candidates that we have been pnioejled to omit several favors ioB a in apology for" the failure of some whieh nnder ; ordinary" circumstances oul4tave been giren a place. , ... "Kjadgei McCoy, now presiding at our Ipecial Court, is t,he right man . sure he fJi that he proposes to run the Court un- il thejdocket is cleared, ail that tjiose who fimte f outinusnce of their suits to more Ifemotl Courts must pay up the costs to the ipneni time, or come to trjaJTIjat is bus- i. - j : :tD4( -fit .. - Mr. Higgins, of the Sam Chiistiani - mine. Montgomery county,shpwed us a fine col lection of nuggets jusr taken from that mine the largest four weighing one pound, and oiuc uuh fuuer ueauiuui pieces, nat quite so largeT There have been more nWsets taken from this mine than from any other in tne state. , , i mesa. FlRfe T Mil l TlRinns- fin loafr Cnnil.... aigbti kitchen und a u office in the yard pcuuubni3, at Mill, Bridge was jiistWrn-d .to be on tire. -Roth houses Ukm1 near the large dwellipg aud ip was with treat difficulty that itwas saved. It Dot kDuii ho- the fire originated. -o- 8AUS8CBT RlFLKS. Tliia rnrnmng hn ., i - '-.-rT!V ut'le up under adverse circumstances. mbMdout wdl. We had ''"the n!.iir i if. i . ; i M A ietl mtii tliir or. ,.,.-., il !,... .1.,.. -i utii(ji uinci ua.tj ad fqiuad tin HM ; -vfaUs wlfitc. 'duenrated ' with hfn,in,r 6: i i ; ; , --rt"':r' e as rand several larrc shields' nu;elv Ll'mttSd n tho walls 11 llnilinmi irlirl rilr (Sc- iThey are worfctn- in the rilrht Wav aud twit Ithe III ' . .., i O f-Kv. ! r : U r AU tea partv iren to Maf Wm T xinU. pins, iTliursdflv .v,t,,;,v t-"t k fi1..- 'THtber those of tlje Rowan deeg tm ,tb tjieYadkinrjlle Convention who lj v- ' iU5 L1IV anI Im.l tLon. .,!-,. . . j ) . j 'i " jiovi iiil.iu take ivn With Sf PrtKKliJ rtM s r 1 i ue evefjiag was very Jieasinti-one of -those social parties always After tea the delation .rmm- liniefltie Maior itiitln. i.iiKi;.. cmtan u I. nn. - r 1 ' ' ' A correspondent adds a new name to the list of candidates for t lie Legislature this week, to wit: Mr. B. C. AreyL ' We trust the candidates will observe the greatest possible courtesy towards each other until the County Convention on the x:atu shall decide which of them lis the choice of the people. Let that decision put an end'to controversy and determine ail to work for the ticket ,with all their might. ' ! ' ' o . The premium list of the second grand Fair of the colored people of the State is to hand. We would be glad to see the list iu the hands of the colored people generally, for we shall rejoice in the promotion and development of the indus trial resources of the race, and for their prosperity in all the ways possible.' : o JNjjw Bred or Calves. Our highly respected old friend. Mr. Geo. Albright called yesterday to tell us of some calves which have joints at a place never heard of untjl since the Stock law came about and desires to know what connection, if any, there may be between the two. The calves have a joint about midway be tween tho knee and the hip joint. Their movements are very singular, the hind Jegs swaying out like a pair of hames and look as if they would give way. Bui the calvesare healthy, and as active as those of natural foron. v O Pied of Snake Bite. Mrs. Elizabeth Overpash, an aged lady of Atwell Town ship, was bitten on the little finger by a "Copperhead,' snake, Friday morning ana uiea rrom ine enects ot tlie bite on Sunday morning. She was pulling grass from around her cabbage stalks when bit ten, j Whiskey, in this case, was liberally used, and there were two physicians brought in j but all remedies failed. Sh died iu about forty hours. - O 7! Personal. M4sses Bottie and Harris of Concord are at Mrs. Grace Haly burton's. ipplause. But public attention was more drawn to Mr. Watson, and more than half of his for the part he, and especially his friends of Foray th, are reputed to have taken in defeating the nomination of Hon. Wm. M. Robbin8 for Congress. Mr. Watson felt his way slowly at the first, by a care ful review of the present situation of the country, its needs, and the part eveiy true patriot should bear in the work be fore us. He especially unred that every Democrat should become vl worker in the Democratic cause should go out after men who-are careless aud thoughtless ot voting, and are in gross daikuess as to the duty they owe to themselves and the State, aud bring them into tho ranks. That every Democrat should ask him self when he lies down to sleep at night -"What have I doue to-day to- rescue the country from the hand so f the spoiler t" and thus keep himself reminded that a solemn and patriotic duty is resting upon him. The speech was full of good practical sense from first to last, and blazed with an enthusiasm which speedilv melted away much of the smouldered feeling of dislike which his audience had for him. He, also, was repeadetly cheered, and closed his half hour speech to the regret of many. To tho People of Bo van The great zeal manifested by some of the candidates whose names will be pre scnted before yon next Saturdajribr office, is temarkable. My name has beea suggest ed by friends as a candidate for the Legis lature. With this movement I have had no thing to do, believing it to be the right and be people to make their selections j candidates officiously pressing themselves npon them. It; is due my friends however,! to say that, if nominated, I will accept, and make the best canvass I can in behalf of Democratic principles and the Democratic nominees. I ' have sent out no tickets with my name printed for use at the primaries' next Saturday.! There will be a blank form at each precinct, and all those who think me fit to represent them -in the Legislature, can write my name thereon, i thus kindly disposed to do. Respectfully, J. J. STEWART. Abbeville, Aug. 16, 1880. Editor Watchman: Please announce that the "North Carolina Fruit Growers Associa tion" will hold its Fair at Raleigh, Sept. 8, 9 and 10th. One person from each county in the State, who will make a collection of the fruits of bis county, and take them there for exhibition will lie passed free over the Rail Roads. Every body invited. ; A large attendance expected. Natt Atkinson, Pres. N. C. F. G. A. TfTT A Denial From Sheriff Waggoner. To the Ecitor of the Watchman. A correspondent of the Examiner, over the siguature of "Simon Pure," concludes a long communication iu denunciation of me, with the following specific charge: "Two years ago he (meaningyout humble servaut) said he did not care a damn for the party ; it was the office he j wanted. The proof of this allegation will be forth coming when called for." I pronouuee the statement to be utterly uutrue, aud without any foundation whatever. I not only never uttered the remark attributed to me, but such an idea never entered my mind. "Simon Pure" is at liberty to endeavor to make his charge good by such;"proiof" as is at his "call." AH I have to say! is, that whatever the alleged "proof" may be, it is not the truth. Aug. 14, 1630. C. F. Waggoner. Mr. Editor: The list of names men tioned for some office or other in this Tin county is almost innumerable, yet it JiU8C I 1 .1. .1 i- -I1 . seeuis iu ue a uimcuit, tasK ior ine people " I to determine unon a m.in from rh cmin try to represent tneui in the next Legisla- & xr i i . c , - . i Misses "SteJJa and Lnla Williams, of Ltnre, We would therefore mention the : a . m n Ti n m Davie county, are vjsitjng Mrs. R. M. ray ne. Miss Bessie Kerr of Concord, is theguest fully qualified for the position. He was Mi Clowe, of Wilmington, visiting Mrs. Gates. Miss Klifl'inuller has returned j from Warm Springs. Miss Ina MiPall of Rockingham, Miss Hollister ot Newbern and Miss Tillet of Rockingham, are visiting Miss Linda Rumple, - " - -o- a'ie oneofhis be4 speeches. ' Tt Ijttle Gkeen Wbiskt Bottle. lIour seems to have more of 'em than any P acetod these diggins. One seesem on t f0113 arid nder most all circum.- J la baskets ; they crry 'em in their Q lj50 their hands, in tljcir buggies, . gfs,iTaleices, bags and griss sacks, and Allabledi-Kerosene ! OQOttSa PiRTPtruira T. T II TT K iBeff I uiru law issiiii sou Dd tbat e shooting season does - . guruntil fhM-;jAi r-i-i.- j,T j. -mi- U1WUI6 ui wiuucr. e iii I" ng ?n hi8 PUce tl,at ? !w caiorced. Shooting the old birds at Droti - dimiuUhing tjie ppprt in the Z- r t "vason. i r f4 rJ ! . - - hi 1 J eTenio as Mr. O. Hill and n,aiother i-- .... a0nCr hor took frifiht apd ran ia tU i am wing broken the lines ia.tff i r" me uorse, ana see- . rae Uad uo wav to l.eln hii..elf. UI T -wJumP froai the wagon when : 5 Cauffht in H,a "..j u hiou )Thki 1,16 waSQ1 PaiDff orpr 7fd d r" aooQt one hundred hWal fwnere the w'agon struck tolintf - lad lto the firoand aln,qst tleTL Nn anded to by Drt Pool -uvrcue as cuite dangerous. A JLITEKAHY 1REAT, Miss Jna McCalJ. of Rtckiijgliam, ;K. C, proposes a literary entertainment to tho ladies aud gentlemen of Salisbury to morrow evuuing. She is not a "pibfessr ional reader, but comes wjth tUe high est testimonials as to talents and natural gifts,; having, as a schoolgirl, attracted the most marked attention, apd eljcjted t.he most uuqunllilied applause of learn ed and accomplished critics. But we ijuote the following: 1 Mrs. C. P. Spencer wrof tp the Ral eigh Observer of Miss McCall's first ap- Bearauce iu public, which wasat the fniversity Normaly School Commence ment of 1878, where she read "Willis's jjeatnoi Absalom;7 "N othing of the kind could have been better doue, nd, as one of the most cultivated ladies of the school said, It wa-Mlje germ pf the whole pepas- Hejr recitation at Peace. Institute, Ral eigh." j in 1879, dreyskfrom the Raleigli, A??c the following - Miss IpCall made themo&tfinlenilifl rorif-jition ir nrcrlinQ rA J' - - . . . , . M V W . f V... At her graduation, this j ear, slie read 'ine.niaji wno uiuu t know Much,'' in a a style whieh Rev. W. S. Lacy, who has heard some of the best readers in the coputry, says bu( J do pot believe I ever heard a bettei . It may interest some of our young gen tlemen to add, that Miss McCall is pot lacking in personal attractions. It is enough,hpwever,thatshe is a gifted native of the &pnpy South, to gain for her a handsome reception at Meroney'a Hall, Friday night next. i " - o PUBLIC PISCUSSION. j There was qutti ft spirited Democratic Club f meeting at Town Hall, Tuesday evening, It was a regular meeting of the Hauppck and Jarvis Club, for ordinary business ; but was improved by invitiug several gentlemen here this week attend jug par Special Court, to address the ClubJ J, A. Williamson, Esq., of Davie, and'G, B. Watson, sq. of Forsythjvery kindly consented. And after the (Club had transacted iu regular business, Mr, Williamson was t n trod need by the Presi dent of the Club, Mr, Theo. F; Kluttx. fis speech was mainly devoted toa re view of the character and record of the two Presidential candidates, "which he spoke of the vital interests' suspended on the results of Ibe next election, and the j duty -Terr citizen owed to hirqself d J de. name ofMr. B. C. A rev of Providence Township. He is a man of true Demo cratic principles, a man ot Honor, a man r..n.. i:c.i r... i -i- .. ; it brought up a farmer, he then entered the mercantile Disiuess, jn wnicii lie remain ed for three years ; h then went back to the farm andUuow a Justice of the Peace. Therefore, he knows the wants of; the peo-ple-hs knows the wants of the farmer he knows the wants of the merchant and he knows law. This is the kiud of man we need in the Legislature one who, can represent all classes and professions. Now for Arey aud some good man from town. Sentiments of Phoviiexce. Franklin Zephyrs. ! A good rain fell ou Sunday night 13fh instant. Agreeably to appointment a. meeting was held at the Academy on Saturday, Hthf On assembling under the spacious ar bor, the meeting was called to order by W. R. Fraley, Chairman of the Executive Committee who introduced Hon. F, E-Sholier,- the (speaker of the day, Mr. S libber's speech of oue hour and a half, was a systematic and masterly ex position of tlje corruptions, swindles and frauds of the Republican party from its first inception to the present day. He then spoke in glovving terms of Democra tic government and the virtue and patri otism of our staudard bearers ou the Na tional and State ticket, wiudiui? Ut bv an appeal to every Democrat to work from iMI jl - -I- ! . . .. now tin ine election U) insure the success of our whole tieket. An attempt to de scribe this speech would be futile. It was just snch as only Mr. Shober could make. On taking his seat several gentle men approached aud congratulated him, tellipg him he had delivered the best speech they had heard fop years, Mrx Theo, FKluttz, Elector for the 7th Congressional District was uext introduc ed. He made a short, and stirring appeal to all Democrats to rally to the supiort of our standard bearers but excused him 6elf, raying that Mr. Shober had so com pletely exhausted the subject that! it left hiqi nothing tor say. Mr. J. J. Stewart being present was loudjy called fofT He mounted the plat form merely to thank tho people for the compliqieut; said his name had beeu mentioned in connection with the Com mons said he was not a candidate of his own volition ; had not aspired to the yo sition, but if the people nominated him he would make a canvass and do the beet he could to secure his election and that pf tho entire ticket. j Messrs. G. A. Bingham and B. N. Hei lig being present, were called fori Each in their turn arose and announced that they were candidates for the 4ffice of Sheriff. j. "Jhe meeting was jq every respect quiet and orderly, and though not very! large, was quite enthusiastic and we are sure re sulted in good to the great cause eif Dem ocracy . ;; ' .,;. .. - j.- The Chairman then' announced ithat it was the purpose of the Committee to raise poie ana nag on or aoout Saturday the 4th September, at which time there would portrayed with great fidelity. He also be public speaking, a picnic, e. : Final snnkfi nf the vital intereftta- mniTLl i lv UTcinff the Teutle to 'tnrn tnt 'nt: -tt. the results of !be neit electionand the fPV Election and cast their vbtes for . . ... . . ' " - Itheir Choice, the meeting ndintirnwil r rr' . J ROWAN COUNTY BT J. R. GENERAL GREENE IN SALISBDJIY. Having followed the track of the British army from the Catawba River to Salisbury; thus giving a continuous narrative of their march, let us now return and trace the course of Generals Greene and Morgan, over nearly the same ground. Unfortunately we have not in this case, the benefit of journals maps, and "Order Book " as before, bat still we shall be able to ascertain some facts con cerning this day's march. General Morgan crossed the Catawba riv er at the Island Ford, on the nothern bordj er of Lincoln county, on the 28th of Janu ary, 1781, only two hours ahead of the Brit ish van-guard, under Brigadier General O'llara. It was just at the hour of sun-set when the British came to the banks of the broad 6tream, sweeping onward with its wintry current from the foot of the Blue Ridge. In the darkness there was danger in crossing the stream, especially with the courageous Morgan aud his army on the otner side to receive tnem. But with trained army of two thousand, unencumber ed with baggage or prisoners, the British Commander could confidently calculate up on overtaking the Americans, numbering oniy aoout one thousand in all, half of whom were militia, and embarrassed with the five hundred prisoners lately captured at Cow pens. The passage of the Catawba was therefore postponed until the next morning, That delay was the salvation of Morgan and his little arniv. During the nitrht the rain fell in torrents, and by morniug light the river, was brimful and unfordable, in which condition it remained for forty-eight hours. For two days the British were com pelled to linger on the western banks, while Morgan and Greene were on the other side planning the details of the retreat. Send ing the five hundred prisoners off, underthe care of the five hundred militia, by a route higher up the country towards Virginia, Gen. Morgan with his regulars, seems to have remained on the east bank of the Ca tawba, watching the British and prepared to dispute their passage. But when it was ascertained that they had crossed below him, at Cowan's Ford, on the 1st of February. Gen. Morgan began his retreat towards the Yadkin. As he was higher up the river, we conjecture that his route was along one of the upper roads, either the Beattie's Ford or Sherrill's Ford Road to Salisbury, nis forces appear to have reached Salisbury late the same afternoon, and were not concerned in the skirmish at Cowan's Ford, or at Tor rence's Tavern. There is a tradition iu Sal isbury, that as Morgan's troops filed past George Murr's house, at the east corner of Main and Franklin streets, where Charles Gordon now lives, some of the men mischiev ously punched out some paines of glass with their bayonets. This must have been late in the . afternoon, for Morgan's troops en camped that night about h alf a mile east of Salisbury, on the Yadkin road. No doubt the prospect of a good night's rest, and a bountiful repast developed in the bosoms of those veterans the exuberance of spirit that suggested the mischief. The encampment must have been in the grove where the res idence of John S. Henderson, Esq., now is. There they would have the advantage of two or three excellent springs of water, abundance of fuel, while at the same time they would be near enough to the town for convenience of supplies, and directly on the line of march for an early start iu the morning- It appeare that Dr. Read, the surgeon of Morgan's army, with the hospital stores, and some wounded and disabled British officers; who were prisoners, had reached Salisbury some time in advance of the troops. He was stopping at the Tavern of Mrs. Eliza beth Steele. This Tavern was on the north west side of Main Street, between the old Court House, and the corner where the pres-l ent Court House now stands, probably at the corner of Main and Liberty streets, ad jacent to the present Court House corner. Dr. Read was sitting in the apartment over looking Main street, engaged in writing pa roles for Such British officers as were unable, from sickness or debility to proceed further when he saw riding up to tho door, General Greene, unaccompanied by his aids, or by any person whatsoever, and looking quite forlorn, j "How do you find yourself, my good gen eral J" eagerly inquired Dr Read. 4 Wretched beyond measure without a friend without money add destitute even of a companion," replied Greene, as he slow ly dismounted from his jaded horse. The general had dispatched his aids to different parts of his retreating army and had ridden through the rain and mud of Rowan winter roads, over thirty miles iu a direct line, not allowing: for excursions to the right and left, during this exciting day. Besides this, he bad for themes of sad meditation the two disastrous skirmishes of the day, and apprehensions of the near approach of Col. Tarleton and bis light-dragoons. This con dition was truly a discounting one. But help was nearer than he imagined. Mrs. Steele, the patriotic and kind-hearted hos tess, had overheard his desponding remarks upon alighting, and determined that he should Qbtain such relief as she was able to afford. In due time a bountiful repast wasspicad before her distinguished gUflst, while a cheer ful fire crackled on the hearth, and shed its genial warmth throughout the room. While Gen. Greene was sitting at the table, and the discouragement engendered by hunger, fatigue and cold was disappearing before the comforting ipflqences of his environ ment, Mrs. Steele apprpached him, and re minding; him of the desponding words he had uttered upon his arrival, assured him of her sympathy and friendship. Thefi drawing two small bags of specie from un der her apron, she presented them to him, saying gracefully "Take these for you will want them, and lean do without them." Mrs. 8teet was not poor, as the remarks of some writers upon this subject, would lead us to infer, and : perhaps co.uld have filled his pockets with proclamation money," worth less than Confederate notes were in the beginning of 1865. But silver and gold were searee a those days, and no American officer or gentleman would have complained Fh burden of carrying it along with him. .The general accepted this timely gift With J 11 . .. .o souiuuc, ana aouotiess it was all the more welcome because accompanied by graceful words.of kindness and encourage ment. The hero's heart was lightened j this! opportune kindness, and after a few nouTsof.rest, he went forth to superintend and direct the retreat of his little army and their tran8Prttion crss the Just before the denartnre fmm R i?0ii lien. Greene left & memorial r va i.u a peculiar kind. His eye caught sight of a portrait of George the HI, hanging on the u oi me room, i nis portrait had been presented to a connection of Mrs. Steele bv a fnend in the Court of England, some years before. The sight of his picture recalled to the mind of the general the sufferings which at tnat moment his countrymen were en during, and the blood that had been shed m the struggle to throw off the shackles of slavery which the English king and Parlia ment were trying to fasten upon the Ameri can people. In a moment he took down the picture, and with a piece of chalk wrote on the back of it; "O George! hide thy face and mocrne." He then replaced it, with the face to the wall, and mounting his horse rode away. The picture with the writing still visible, is the property of the family of the; late Archibald Henderson, Esq., of Sal isbury, a descendent of Mrs. Steele. But it has not been in the possession of the family for many years. When Dr. Foote wrote his Sketches of North Carolina, in 1846, it was in the Post office, at Charlotte. When Col. Wheeler published his History of North Carolina in 1851, it was in the possession of Governor Swain, the President of the Uni versity, at Chapel Hill. It is thought to be now in the hands of the widow of Governor Swain, in Raleigh. Mrs. Steele's first husband was Robert Gillespie, who in partnership with Thomas Bashford purchased a large number of lots in Salisbury, about 1757, and among them the lot on which they carried on a village inn the same that was afterwards owned and occupied by Mrs. Steele. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie had two children. One of these was a daughter named Margaret, who be came the wife of the Rev. Samuel Eusebius McCorkle D. D., so long the pastor of Thya tira Church, and Principal of the "Zioh Par nassus Academy," where he educated so many men during the closing years of the last century. The other child was a son, named Richard Gillespie, who was a captain in the Revolutionary war and died unmarri ed. He was of a peculiarly bold and defi ant spirit, and when the British entered Salisbury, he rode in sight of them, waving his sword towards them in a inenancing manner. As he had but one companion. "Blind Daniel," so called from having lost one eye, a kind of hanger on in Salisbury, of course ne cud not remain to carry out his menances. After the death of Mr. Gillespie, his widow married Mr. William Steele ot Salisbury by whom she had an only eon, the distinguished General John Steele, who was an rnament to his native town, and to his whole country. His services Were rendered at a later day. During the day of the second of February, Generals Greene and Morgan proceeded to the River, at Trading Ford, and succeeded in crossing that stream, and securing all the flats and boats that had been used in carry ing over the baggage and infantry on the other side. About midnight, as before re lated. Gen. O'llara, with the van-guard of the oritisn army reached the river, and had a slight skirmish with the detachment left behind to guard some refugees, with their wagons and household stuff. But Morganrs cavalry had forded the 6tream long before, and his infantry had passed over in a bat teaux. Another copious rain in the moun tains had swollen the Yadkin to a mighty river, aud the British commander, like a lion robbed of its prey stood chafing on the wes tern bank of the stream. From the Heights ofQowerie generally known as the "Tor rence Place" the British, with their field glasses could sweep their vision far over the famed Jersey Settlement," with its rich lands, and substantial farm houses. The Torrences, the Macnamars, the Smiths, the Potfses, and other prominent families dwelt in that region. Gen. Greene himself seem ed in no hurry to leave that region. From this height the British opened a furious cannonade across the river. Dr. Read, the American Surgeon, before mentioned, has left this record of the 6cene, as given in Col. Wheeler's History. "At a little distance from the river was a small cabin in which General Greene had taken up his quarters. At this the enemy directed their fire, and the balls rebounded from the rocks in the rear of it. But little of the roof was visible to the enemy. The General was preparing his orders for the army and his dispatches to the Congress. In a short time the balls began to strike the roof, and the clapboards were flying in all directions. But the gen eral's pen never stopped, only when a new visitor arrived, or some officer, for orders; and then the answer was given with calm ness and precision, and Greene resumed his MARRIED. In Union Evan' Lutheran Church on the 15th of August, by the Rev. R. L. Brown, Mr. Benjamin Cauble to Miss Emma Bolen. Both residents of Salisbury. , . In Atwell's township by J. L. Sloan, Esq;, August 12th, Mr. Frank Lynch to Miss Charlotte A Sechler. By the same, in Atwell's township, August 10th, W, H.Overcash to MJss Ma ry Baker, . Agents wanted for the Hancock cam paign Pin.' Clubs supplied at Extra Wholesale rates. Address, ; Happy McSmith, Charlotte, N. C, pen. This cabin stood about two hundred yards cast of Holtsburg Depot, and a rod or two to the north of the county road, at the foot of the hill. The reader will recollect that it was a part of Greene's original plan, that the larg er part of his army which he had stationed at Cheraw, should hasten to join Morgan's division at Charlotte, or Salisbury. But the rapidity of their movements effectually pre vented the accomplishment of this purpose. Instead of meeting Morgan's division, Gen. linger marched upon the eastern side of the Pee Dee, past the Grassy Islands, through Richmond, Montgomery and Randolph coun ties, to meet Gen. Greene at Martinville, or Guilford Court House, where he arrived on the evening of the seventh of February. From Trading Ford, Gen. Greene moved on to Abbott's Creek meeting-House, still in old! Rowan, and halted for two or three days tp rest his troops and await further de vefopemcnts. During his stay there he made his headquarters at the house of Col. Spurg en, a Tory, who of course was not at home to receive him. But his wife, Mary Spurgen, was as true a Whig as ber husband was a Tory, and like Mrs. Steele in Salisbury, 6he showed him all the kindness in her power. While staying there he was naturally anx. ious to know whether the British were still in Salisbury, or whether they were moving up the river. In this state of perplexity, he inquired pfMrs. Spurgen whetherehe knew any one whom he could trust to send Lack to the river for information. Mrs. Spurgen promptly recommended her son John, a mere youth.as'perfectly trustworthy. After convin cing himself that this was the best he could do, he mounted John on his own horse,direct ing him" to go to Trading Ford, and if he could not hear of the British to go up the river until he could gain information. John went, and hearing nothing at the Ford went several miles up the river. Still hearing nothing he returned home and reported Greene started him off again, and told him, that j he must go as far np as Shallow Ford; if he could hear nothing before that time. John took the road again, and actually went as far as Shallow Ford, some thirty miles from borne, where he saw the British crossing the river. Hastening home with all speed1 he reported his discovery to the General. Instantly Greene ordered bis horse and iwas off for Martinville, where he met Gen Hugcr and the eastern division of his enn.v, as mentioned above, en the evening of the 7th of February. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Fellow Citizens of Rowan County: I announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Sheriff of Row an County--subject to the primary town ship meetings and County Convention to be held on the 21st aud 28th days of this month. I take this occasion tn return mv ein. cere thanks to the voters of Rowan for their long continued confidence and sup port. I have earnest! v discharge my public duties according to iaw, lavonng ine people with whom I have had business, as much as I could. Your continued support np to this time is an assurance of your unbroken confi dence. I thank you-for it. And if it shall be your pleasure to re-elect me, I will serve yon with the same carefulness and devotion I have ever done. I deem it proper to say that, while I have been an unwavering Democrat siuce the war, and am still, I have not allowed my political preference to influence me in tho discharge of my official duties. The office of Sheriff is purely executive. It is not political. I have not abused the office to advance the interest of any par ty. I have left politics to the people themselves, to whom they properly be long. I be duties of Sheriff should be impartially performed, and that officer should make no difference between Denu ocrats and Republicans. It is his duty to ignore politics. I have carefully pur sued this course, and if re-elected will continue to do so. It is objected that I "bolted" the dec&r sionofthe Democratic County Conven tion two years ago, and therefore I should be ruled out of the Democratic primary meetings and County Convention. 1 feel that this objection is absurd and ridicu lous. This question was decided by you at the ballot box two years ago. You all know the history of the Convention of 1878, and hundreds were thoroughly of fended by it. Many of the best Demo crats in the County urged me to disre gard its action because it was so manifes tly unfair, and to take the field against it. I did so. The validity of that Conven tion was put on trial before the people, and they elected me by a large majority over Mr. Bingham, Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Plyler. This, I thought, and still think, settled the questiou of my "bolt ing." Iu conclusion, on the results of that coutest I claim that I have as good a right to come before you now as a can didate for Sheriff as any other Democrat in ine uouuty, ana mat 1 tiavedoue noth ing in the past to forfeit your good opin ion. Your obedicntjservant, Charles F. Waggoxeb. Salisbury, Aug. 9th, 1880. TO THE VOTERS OF R0WAX. I announce myself as a candidate for a seat in the lower House of the next Lee islature, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic County Convention. I shall be grateful to my friends for the nomination. aud if nominated, I pledge my best efforts iu behalf of the whole ticket. Should it be the pleasure of the Party, however, to nonnnato auother,I shall yield willingly and enter the great contest as au humble private in the rauks: Frank Brown. Salisbury, N. C, Aug. llth, 1880. A Card. To the People of Rowan County : I am a candidate for the office of Sher iff subject to the approval of the Demo cratic County Convention, called to con vene in Salisbury on the 28th iust. I am induced to make this announcement, be cause I believe it to be the wish of a large majority of the Democrats of the county. If 1 shall receive the nomination, I shall make a eanvass which I hope will be satisfactory to the party, and do all in my power to assist in a glorious victory for our noble standard bearers on the Na tional and State tickets. In conclusion, I beg to return my warmest thanks to my friends for the enthusiastic support given me during the last canvass, and notwith standing I was defeated by the Republican party, I have the satisfaction of knowing that I received a considerable majority1 of the Democratic votes iu that contest. G. A. Bingham. Examiner and Democrat please copy. To the Voters of Boxcan Count: I hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election for the office of Coun ty Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic County Convention. i J. Sam'l. McCubbixs, Jb. July 26th, 1880. BUSINESS LOCALS it TO WHEAT OROWKR.'H a. is about time you were getting ready your comtost hearts. I nrnin nfler vnn tlia and highest grades of "Acid Phosphates,, what you may want. Will also have on hand the "Did Reliables," Navassu" & "Pacific Goauoes of high gradestfor wheat. Parties wanting the Genuine No. 1 Peru vian Gnano. will do wpU tn l. orders with mc iu time. - - ? . .; J. Allen Browx. August; 4 th 1880. ?42:tf . Mrs. KLIFrSICLLEK. head of tba Art do. partmentof Simouton College, will make Crayon Portraits, life size.froni PhYltnrrrnnha at moderate charges. Call on Mis. K. and' see specimens at Captain Beall's' residence. ai;p. .-j Just received at A. C. Hindis' a fine lot of No. 1. Cigars and French Candies, i I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Rowan, subject to the action of the County Convention. Auguust 7, 1880. P. N. Heilio. To the Voters of Rowan County: I hereby announce myself as a candi date for re-election to the office of Regis ter of Deeds of Rowan couuty, subject to the action of the Democratic County Con vention. July 29th, 1880. II. N. Woodsox. TERRIBLE ATTACK. No more deadly foe can possibly attack the human being than bilious fever. This is caused by bile not being properly dis tributed and carried off in consequence of a deranged state of the liver. To cure and prevent these attacks take no medi cine, but use Dr. Flagg's Improved Liv er aod Stomach Pad. Better Timet. The Democrat, New Orleans, La., says: "Suffering among such as have been trou bled with diseases of kidneys and liver, has been perceptibly better since the in troduction among us of Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure." Middling PRICE CURRENT. Ii Corrected by J. M. Kkox & Co. Am 1? Ifiriii Corrox dull good Middlings, f f 104 low do . f 7&8 stains ' a Bacos, county, hog round M 910 B OTTER j OQ EOOS RfThlh. Chickens -per dozen $i.50fi2.00 orx osew 5560 Meal moderate demand atj J - 65 Wheat eood demand at ' ?nahi io rLOCB oest lam. - f extra : ; sunnr. Potatoes, Irish Okioks no demand Lard Beeswax Tallow Blackberries Apples, dried Scoar 2.85 2.75 . 2.50 ; 50 50 40 4045 40 2021 5 6. 5 1012i WIXST0N tobacco market. Wixstox, N. C, Aug. 19, 1880. Lugs, common dark Lugs, (common bright,.... Lugs, good bright,. Lugs, fancy bright, Leaf, common dark, , Leaf, good dark,.... JLear, common bright, 6.00 Leaf, good bright, 10.06 Wrappers, common bright r. 12.50 Wrappers, good bright, .25.00 Wrappers, fine bright, 35.00 Wrappers, fancy bright,.... 50 00 ..$3,50 j $5.C0 ...5.00 6,(0 ....7.00 Inf 8.50 ...12.00 ... 5.00 ... 7.00 ) m 1 18.00 6.00 8.00 7X0 12.50 15.00 30.00 50.00 75.00" St. Louis Market Quotations. AcatrsT IS, Prices given are for goods aboard care or boat readv ror shipment to destination. Dolls. Cta Messroric PerbbL 15 Dry Salt Shoulders Per lb. ' ' Clear Rib Sides I Clear sides " H 4Jacon Shoulders " Clear Rib Sides " Clear sides.. - Hams Plain s " Canvabed " Lard. Mess Beef PcrbbL 12 Flour Extra Fancy. s Choice 6- " Family g Fine 'h is Corn Meal I j Grits I j Corn White in Bulk per bu. " Sacks.". " ' - " Mixed In Bulk.. " " "Sacks Oats Mixed in Bulk 4- " "Sacks r Prices on Dorses, Mules. W'agons, Machinery Farm Implements, Field and Grass Seeds etx, gtven on appUcatlon. Wm. M. PRICE & CO. St. Louis, Mo. 60 ! . 11 U e 60 T5 85 60 SO S5 7 43 SS 43 84 . CONDENSED NORTH CAROLINA TRAINS GOING I NO. 47, Dally. TIME RAILROAD. EAST, No. 45," NO. , I Dally ex. Dally, f Sunday. Hiracnlous Power. The Forest and Stream lias it : "To pre serve health use Warne's Safe Remedies. These are almost of Miraculous power in removing diseases for which recommend ed. The wouderful curative qualities they are possessed of are vouched for by ttLs of thousauds." Leave Charlotte ; " Salisbury " High Point Arrive at Greensboro Leave Greensboro Arrive at IUUsboro Durham " Raleigh Leave " Arrive at Goldsboro 3 50 a. Hi 0 03 " 1 31 " 8 H " 8 20 " 10 23 " 11 02 mopm 3 so 6 00 4 io p.m. 5 64 " ' 7o; f 1 37 " ' 6 oo a'.rn Iooo : 1 6 on p.m. .;ioi in 4i &.ra. 3 00 " No 4T Connects at Salisbury with W. N. K. K. for all points In Western North Cat-Una, daflly except Sundays. At Greensboro with the It. & p. Railroad tor all points North, East and West. At! Goldsbora W. & W. Railroad lor Wilmington. J No. 45 Connects at Oreeaslioro with the R. & D. Railroad for all points North, East and West. TRAINS GOING WKST. No. 48, f No. 42. No.a.Dallr Date, May l.189fr. I Dally. bally. (ex.Sunday Leave Greensboro 10 io a.m Arrive at Raleigh U 25 p.m. Leave " 3 40 " ' Arrive at Durham ! 4 53 IUUsboro 5 30 M Greensboro! 7 50 Leave " j 8o Arrive Hltfh point 8 65 " Salisbury- jioifi " Charlotte 1 12 7 p.m 1045 p.m. 6 66 7 30 15 11 17 7 (.-0 19 II 07 a 45 a.rn a. m. p. m. No. 49 Connects at Greensboro with Salem Brnch. At Alr-Lrne Junction with A. & c. A. L. Railroad to a(l points South and Southwest. At Charlotte with the C. C. & A. Railroad for all point South & South east. At Salisbury with w. N. C. Railroad, dally, except Sundays, for all points In Western North Carolina. No. 41:-Cnneet8 at Alr-Llne Junction -with A. C. A. L. Railroad for all points South and Southwest. TIME TABLE 1 WESTERN H. C. RAILROAD Tn L.fiii ,rt. 4:n.i.M.n 1 . 1 A. r rtt. . . . . . ..... GOING W EST lx.iv a. 10 30 P. U 11 f GOING EAST. LBATC. A.M. S 6S S 00 Siillfbury Third Creek 11 50 Klin wood. U 17 stateavllle 7..,. I 15 Catawba 8 13 ...Newton S Conova 67 Utokory u. 5 4$ Icard I-. 4 87 ....4 Morganton .. 4 M ... men Alpfne ........ . . 6 18 Brldtfewater 5 54 Marion 4a ....Old Fort,. 1 o Henry J.... : 8 as- - Black Mountain 8 40 Cooper's 77 8 65 Swannnoa. ,. Head of Road . .s UF 'trains run daltv- sur.davK pxctnttA A. B. ANDREWS, Gen. Fupt. OS IS' 4S 4S 45 24 OS 4S p.v. s sa 1 s t IS 20 It 7 r.lL4S T6 6S 10 IS utl s f s 6 A CORN C00UT07I" E WILLIAMS BROWN ITaa the exclusive sile of this celebrated Cook Stove ami .ey are fe ting off like hot cak. i 7. it NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBB FOR THE WATCHMAP