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VOL. XII.
NO. 4i?.-
WELDON, N. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 18S4.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
(j. "ELLIOTT.
Attorney and Counsellor at I,aw.
NORFOLK, VA.
Risniis 1 and 3 Virginian Building.
ort 5 ly.
B1
Attorneys at Law,
KNI'IKLD, N. C.
Practice in the counties of Halifax, Nash, Edge
! I awl Wilson. Collections made in all part
Sine State. J"- tf.
R
Attorney at J,aw,
SCOTLAND NECK, N. C.
Practices I" Die county of Halifax and adjoining
Joules, and l the- Supreme eourt of the state.
' octltily.
1 ltUAUD A 1IYMAN,
Attorney! at Law,
HALIFAX, N. C.
,.,, in the Court House. Strict attention given
hull brunches or the pmicssioii.
Jhii VI I)'
fji II o M A S N. H I L L,
Attorney at Law,
HALIFAX, N. C.
Practices in linllfix and adjoining counties and
Federal aim Miprcme coiins.
aug.
i!8 tf.
T
W. M A SON,
Attorney at Law,
(1AKYSDCHO, N. C.
rrneticeii in the courts of Northampton and ad
Uiiini: counties, also in the Fedeial and Supreme
pain. Juuestf,
y ALTER E. 1) A N I E L,
Attorney at Law,
WELDON, N. C.
Practices in Halifax and adjoining counties.
Sueclal allentioii given to collections in all parU
of the suite and prompt return made,
feu 17 ly.
W. HALL,
Attorney at Law,
WELDON, N. 0
Special attention given t collection ami remit
Uira promptly made. , may 1 tf.
M
ULLEN t MOOHE,
Attorneys at Law,
HALIFAX, N. C.
Practice In the counties of Halifax, Northampton,
fclKiTombe. l'itt and Martin In the Supreme court
ufilie Stale and in the Federal Courts ofthe Eastern
District. Collections made in any part of the Suite.
Jaiilly
jral E. SHIELDS,
Surgeon I)entint.
Having permanently located In Weldon, can be
taiiiil at his oltiee in Smith s Brli-k Building at all
times exeeiit when alwcnt on prolewuiiuu ousinrais.
Careful attention given to all branches of the pro-
fmu'un. Parties visilod at their homes when ae
Ired. July W ly. .
D
U. E. L. II 13 NTEK,
Surgeon Dentist.
Can be found at his office in Enfield.
Pure Nitrous Oxide Gas for the Painless Extrac
ting of Tcclli always on hand.
June '! tf
SHIPS
Knows To Men of Fame and Science ro Remcm
ALL IMPURITIES OFTHE BLOOD.
A:to5lljid I Oriel, Duwt, ill XSdut Cirt to
CONSTIPATION, fuT;j:.iit..t",u-
nVQPPPQIA known by irregular appe
UIOrcrOIH, titi B011r belching, weight
.l ,u...iu..,uyU t.n nt' stomach. desDOItdenCT.
LIVER j
I bmn i nL Bill.s.SMt. asaiaria, unni.
r. M.ltrls, C
il in back, i
Tiiar. uuunc ore&.M m bsuS ssa lias,
rr
also bottom of ribs; weariness, Irritability,
tongue coated, skin yellow, he and cold sen
saiiuns.eyesdull,dry eough.stlBedaiidobstruct'
eil fwling, irregular pulse, bad colored stoola.
APftPI FYY Kli'ijyJrljrU,dim
nrort-'-A'ii..i,t sound in ears, giddiness,
eoufiisioii in head, nervousness, (lashes of light
bofur. mi. lew of m.uiory. Visums ( Blsds.r ul
ifinNPVC urine dark or light, red deposit;
IMUnciO, i.unilng.stinging.bearingdown
Mnutioiii. (rtqu.nl S.nrs to srissU, inuiiw
liliinu .Yii, S.rk oirelu, ItirlL DiaWSSSM
lirUPT .r '. lun'risj tr wia bosj
nr.Hr, 1 1 m,n M M Si.vlsf ,sl.kly aa4
h.n l.mr m hft sis. : t of knstli n tsonlw,
urinAruc n sar pii i s.
nLWUHOnC., tyas w ko4 ; fsistaois, uaisa.
DnoiT is ,.um4 ky wsury IsU. Bbiiia.
tlain, r iris I4 la sIms. lta
Htn by oorrapt mwu. Wosma J
'On., I'olda b' eh,ikl U. SMnUou
iw a Tun rik.ua, jr .us
th. num. BisSmr a lnuaunt .sr.. Boal by BisU lot
IS msu bos W JU PilU: t b.,i... l 00. (la M
Vmr) AUru, 1)1, IWATNI sMSM,
1Ulaa1ltllSk, raw M bj UralMa.
June It ly
M. L. JACOBS & JJllO.,
HALIFAX, N. CI
CHOICEST LIQUORS.
Our bar contains U the choicest brands
wines, brandies, whiskies, beer and mixed drink
are made in the best manner. Cigars, Cigarettes
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. Call and exainlua
them. -
FAMILY GROCERIES'
are cheap and all the best kinds kept constantly
hand and stock continually rcplenlslieus
BILLIARDS AND POOH
Table, alwaya ready for customers and the pubs
are lUTitcd to yUlt our house wnere u.v
W.U treated and where they oau plr fool an
Billiards at a small expense,
guru ly
ADVERTISEMENTS.
T. J. Jakratt, W.J.JaATT.
T- J JARRATT &C SON,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 38 Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA.
Strict personal attention given to the sale of
COTTON, PEANUTS, TOBACCO, WHEAT, CORN,
AND PRODUCE GENERALLY.
RETURNS MADE PROMPTLY.
JcTw am"1 ,nd UC" furaU1,ed at "e" KAtet.
BqiCK SjoqE
IN THE BOTTOM.
I have now in store and am receiving almost
daily the following goods :
Dry Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing,
Hardware, Tinware, Crockery ware, Stove pans,
nuooeu ware, riour, imcon. imrfi. Meal.
Tobacco, Cigars, Assorted Soa, Sugar,
i;onee, risn, rure apple vinegar.
kerosene ana Ken oil. rruujc
a specialty, direct from
THE MANUFACTURY.
I make a specialty of
CONFECTIONERIES.
French Candles,
Plain Candles,
Kuisius, Dales,
Oranges, Lemons,
Cream Cheese,
Cam tdlioods.
Cuiiucd lWf,
Canned Ham,
Sardines, &c.
Also Fancy Cakes, Apples, ic.
11. C. SPIERS,
Weldon, N. C.
oct IK ly
Ir.lvJ.IE.KULL,
No. 145, Sycamore Street,
PETERSBURG, VA.
You will here find the largest assortine it aim
moat stylish Millinery (i"ts this snie i ians-
every article ol the ikwi, aim som i ic .v.
prices ami warranted to give satisfaction.
Real French ltonneU. and Hats, Ribbons, old La
dies and Infants' 1-ace Cai, Sashes, nrioai anu
Tournament Wreaths, Veils, IMumci, and Coronets,
Halrdoods, Silks, Satins, Velvets, llultons, fringes
and a generul assornieiu oi wn -
drens Hats in great variety, l-adies invss ui
all Uie leading Fabrim with all necessary Trim-mlniatamttU-b.luliM'
I'n.ler garments, Hosiery
of the latest make, Cloaks, Dalinans and SliawU,
Chlldren'i Cloaks. The best Kid Gloves niaae, an
colors, Combs, Hair Ornaments and Perfumery,
Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Balmoral Skirts, ami i-auies
and Misses I'nder Sklrta. Bridal Outfits aipeeialty.
.Uilles" Dri'sses made to order III best manner.
Fit Guaranteed. Samples on application. All or
ders tilled promptly.
JTATES OF VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA,
TimLAKuKsTCioriiisu anu Cuitii Hum in tiii
S O U T II E R N 8 T A T E 8.
M. E. KULL,
136 Sycamore Street,
PETERSBURG, VA.
Where you will fiud the most Beautiful Stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
WHOLESALE AND KETAIL,
These Ooodi are all manufactured in the House
and are Equal to
CUSTOM MADE WORK.
Shirts, Socks, Drawers, Shirt Fronta, Gloyea, Night
Khlrts, Cuffs, Ties, Ac.
ni. i,v the most skillful artlsU. All goods
..n .nA mlua for measure and samples sent
on application. Money Refunded f ""J
AUCTIONEER
The undersigned offers his services . to whom
miv need them as Auctioneer at pub' Ic sales, i
5artif"hi county He has haf conslderabli
.ttra buiiiissand refer, to any on
wj. ij. h- .old P7'0ABy, jwufcx, V, C
rim
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Whuktale and Retail DruggUtt
-And Dealers in-
G EXE R A L MER CIIA XDISE,
HALIFAX, N. CM
FINE CONFECTIONKHIES, CMAKS A TOBACCO
4 Specialty.
rUESlI HUiTMES KVERY WEEK.
We have served you faithfully for
the last fifteen years and ask a continuance
of your patronage.
Prescriptions carefully prepared at all hours.
-On corner opposite Court House Square"fc
SIGN OF THE GOLDEN MORTAR.
net 7 ly i
TO PURSER VIC THE HEALTH
I'se the Magneton Appliance Co.'s
MAGNETIC LUNG PROTECTOR!
PRICE ONLY $5.
They are priceless to Ladies, Gentlemen and Chil
dren with weak lungs', no case of pneumonia or
croup is ever known where these garments are
worn. They also prevent and cure heart difficulties,
Colds, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Throat troubles,
Diphtheria, Catarrh, and all kindred diseases. Will
wear any service for three years. Are worn over
the under-clothing.
n i n i TiTlTT It is needless to des-
Vix L JxlXlVli., scribe the symptoms of
this nauseous disease that is sapping the life and
strength of only too many uf the fairest and beat of
hnth sexes. Ibor. studv and research in America,
Euroiie ami Eastern lunds, have resulted in the Mag
netic Lung Protector, altording cure ror latarrn,
reineilv w men contains . imiKKiug oi uieaysiciu,
ami with the continuous stream of MaKUelism per-
ni,'HiitiLrthruui?h thealllieted oruuiiis. must restore
them to a healthy action. Wo place our price for
this Amiliance at less than one-twentieth of the
price ask
stei
'd bv others for remedies upon which you
take all the chances, and especially Invite the pat-
ronage of the many persons who have tried drug'
ging their stumaens wituoui eneci,
HOW TO OBTAIN a'
ance. Go to your druggist and ask for them. If
they have not got them, write to the proprietors, en
closing the price, in letter at our risk, anil they will
be sent to you at once by mail, post paid.
siiuitUninfnrt)i( "New Denarture In Medical
Treatment w ithout Medicine," with thousands of
testimonials,
THE MAGNETON APPLIANCE IX).,
JIB State Street. Chicago, III
l,vrv Send one dollar in postairc stamps or cur
rency (iu letter at our risk) with sine of shoe usually
worn aim try a jMirunpurnRiicut inntiv,,
and be convinced of the power residing in our Mag
nctic Auoliances. Positively no cold feet where
they are worn, or money refunded. oct 11 ly
THE LEADER OP
LOW FieIOES !
I have just n-tuived uiy
FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
Wliiili is fuller than ever bufure. Special
attuutiuu to
BOOTS AND SHOES.
I keep a full line of cider's Luce and
Button Shin's lor Ladies. 1 nave also a targe
Hlock of
Bai ltr'i Ilraziliun Slme Drmmg Jor Laatti
and Unlami.
My Stock of
DRY V.OO 1) H,
NOTION'S, JEWELKV, Ac,
is complete. Aim a complete line 01 i rcw
1.u1m VA tinttiMI. I lUWlinerr. ruia, im s'i
: ' .. . 11 i ii. .if
riliKf, HuttoiiH, t.orscta, ihimj
llOKC lor IJMlICa Oil"
CHEAP FOR CASH.
full nail examine my stock before pur-
Comer First St., ami wiiiiub"
oct M tf
ESTABLISHED
1857
1857
JANUARY l.t. XIII.
RUFE. W. DANIEL
... rosier in :o:
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS,
FINE WINES,
CIGARS,
TOBACCO
c.Jac.'
POITUR-I UGtMEEROIIICE.
R. W. DANIEL,
No, It, WaU, A W.ldon K.ft
Jun. tw-r
ADVERTISEMENTS.
1
gY
'IKNOrOK VATJUMU UJSiS.
nov 22 ly
i
MACHINE.
This represents a machine with which 100 yards
of fabric of any description can be measured, from
Cotton ilaitifini to Finest Silk, in less than five
minutes, and with mora accuracy than can be done
with the "Yard Stick." A boy seven years old can
do the work. These machines will soon be in every
(iln house and Store In the South, and Carpet and
Bagging Manufacturers cannot do without it. They
are noted fur their Rapidity and Accuracy or Work
and for their Cheapness. Manufacturers look to
the future and procure rights at once ! Goods can
be measured from the lisnuand put In rolls of any
number of yards.
Two of these machines are now In successful
operation at the'.GIns of Mr. Noah Biggs and Mr,
D. Alsbrook, Scotland Neck, N. C, and give per
fect satisfaction. For further information, terms
etc., Address
J. 0. WILLIAMS, Inventor and Patentee,
Scotland Neck, N. C.
nov 15 ly
MRS. P. A. LEWIS,
SMITH'S BRICK BLOCK.
MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS, Ac.
LADIES Fl KMSlUNli UOOHS.
NOTIONS, Ac.
nutlerick's natterns on short notice. An elegant
line of neck wear, laces ami rinuons. rrices as low
as can be
HAD ANYW11ERI'-
Dress Makinii in all its brandies by experienced
nanus.
MRS. PATTIE A.LEWIS,
Weldon, N. C,
oct IS ly
GARY & CO.,
201 AND atW SYCAMORE STREET,
HAVE IN STOUE
'A FULL STOCK OF
EARTHENWARE,
CHINA - - - Plain and Decorated,
TIU "WABB,
AND SILVER PLATED WARE.
Our prices are REASONABLE, and command the
attention of buyers either at wholesale or to con
sumers. ' GARY & CO.,
G ARY & CO,
2M AND 2(13 8YCAMOSE 8TREET,
OFFER A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF
PARLOR CHAM HER A SI) VISING
FURNITURE
, AT POPULAR PRICES.
STYLES THE LATEST AND
PRICES TO SL'IT ANY MARKET,
GARY A CO.,
Petersburg, Va.
oct 18 ly
LjfjDLJjfK
NORFOLK VIRGINIA.
ARTHUR FREEMAN,
JIWELEE,
STOKE 144J MAIN 8TRKET.
EatnlilUlicil 1KI1.
Offers to Ilia friends In the old North State
goods at the follow uik. price. :
m
OLD
Fino doulile cased jtenU' "U-m winding
gold watches 15. Uulicn' double case gt'iu
winding watches, f JO. Lower grades, $14.
Mid gold watch chains $10 and upwards.
Solid gold bracelet, $1'2 and upwards. Fine
silver plated castors $3.50 nud upwards.
Butter dislics $;U0 nnd upwards. Solid
silver spoon; ftf per doz. Remember all my
goods are warranted as represented or mouey
refunded. Orders by mail promptly attend
ed to. Wedding and engagement rings a
specialty. Kopairing promptly doa.
Adtitfwi
ARTHUHC. FREEMAN,
Jeweler, 1441 Main Hi.
Wfiilj Norfolk, Va.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
HELP YOUR EYES
I'SINd YOUNG S CELEBRATED
IMPROVED PERISCOPIC GLASSES,
CLEAR AND SOFT TO THE EYE, STRENGHEN-
INUTO WEAK. EYES,
For sale in Gold, Steel, Rubber and Celluloid
Frames.
HELP TO" SAVE
By buying the greatest Bargain ever offered In a
GOLD HUNTING WATCH,
Varying in price from
FORTY TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS,
Wuith nearly doublo the price.
SETS OMEWELRY.
Handsome In design and In tine quality. A thou
sand ditrcrcnt styles of
RINGS, PINS, EAR RINGS, Ct'FF 1UTTONS,
WTI'DS, COLLARS, 1IUTTONS, 1IRACKLETS,
SILVER SPOONS, HllthS, &C, t. 'LOCKS,
PLATED CASTORS, ICE PITCH
KHS, 4o.
At the lowest possible prices. Orders promptly
aueuncu to.
J. T. YOUNG 4t BRO...
Petersburg, a.
net '.My
DISEASE CURED
Without Medicine.
A Valuable Discorfry fur iiipptying MaijnrCm
to the Human Sytitem: Electricity and
Magnetitiin utilized an never before for
Healing the Nick.
THE MAGNETION APPLIANCE CO.'S
MAGNETIC KIDNEY BELT!
FOR MEN IS
WARRANTED TO CURE Or Money Refunded, the
following diseases without medicine: Pain in the
back, hips, head or limbs, nervous debility, lumba
go, general debility, rheumatism, paralysis, neural
gia, sciatica, disease of tha kidneys, spinal diseases,
torpid liver, gout, seminal emissions, lmpoteuey,
asthma, heart disease, dyspepsia, constipation, ery
sipelas, indigestion, henna or rupture, catarrh,
piles, epilepsy, dumb ague, etc.
When any debility of the Generative Organs oe
eurs ijwt Vitality, lack uf Nerve Force and Vigor.
Wasting Weakness, and all those Diseases of a per
sonal nature, from whatever cause, the continuous
stream or Magnetism permeating tnrougn uie pans,
must rilore them to a healthy action. There is no
mistake sis ait tbisapplianee.
TOTIIKLADIES: If you arc afflicted with Ijime
Hack, weakness ofthe spine, falling of the womb,
leucorrhoea, chronic inflammation and ulceration
ofthe womb, Incidental hemorrhage or flooding,
luiinfnl. suiinresseil and irrcaiilur meiistruulion.
barrenness, and change of life, tills is the best Appli
anoeiand Curative Agent kuown.
For all forma of Female inmcuiiies it is unsur
passed by anything Iwforo Invented, both as a cura
tive agent and as a source of power and vltiilisation.
Price of either Belt with Magnetic Insoles. 810,
sent liy express CO. II., and examination allowed,
or by mail on receipt of price. In ordering send
measure of waist, and size of shoe. Remittance can
be made in currency, sent in letter at our risk.
The Magneton Garments are adapted to all ages,
are worn over the under clothing, (not next to the
body like the many Galvanic ami Electric Hum
bugs advertised so extensively,) and should be
taken on at night. They hold their )s)wer forever,
and are worn at all seasons of the year.
Send stamp for the "New Departure In Medical
treatment Without Medicine," with thousands of
testimonials.
THE MAGNETION APPLIANCE CO.,
aid State Street, Chicago, 111.
Not. Send one dollar In posUige stainis, or cur
rency (in letter at our risk) with site of shoe usually
worn, and try a pair of our Magnetic Insoles, and
be convinced of the power residing in our other
Magnetic Appliances. Positively nocoiu leel wnen
they are worn, or money refunded.
octitiy
L1
COTTON TACTOOS A SI) COMMISSION MERCHANTS
J7 South Frederick St.,
11ALTIMORE, M.D.
K E F E R E N C E :
nON. M. W. RANSOM,
DR.C. J.UEK,
COL.
AARON PRESC0TT.
Cash advances made on consignment and coltou
held Subject to orders of owners.
oct 11 :in
1
L 111
low
(JOODS.
The nndcraiRncd have just entered into
tliK mercantile business in the three atory
brick ImildiiiK next door to K. W. Uunict'.
where they have &
LABO-E STOCK
OF
Dry Good, includinjr Ladies Dress (IikmIs,
1'rinU, Whit Cottons, ltrown Domestics,
Boots, Shoes, HaU, Cilia., Notions, Funcy
Goods, ClotUinit, ttents Furuishini? Gotsls,
Tin ware mid Wooden wure, Crockery, c
HaviiiK lnmiiht chp they intend to
SELL CHEAP,
Mid only ask trial. Be. sure to examine
our itock before pualiasing.
ii. i -
,r'WBenieauber the jilace.
" ' LASSITER ATILLKRY, ,
oot 13 lj Weldon, N, C,
TIM
IB
ADVERTISEMENTS.
TRY THE
NEW NO 8.
Thev
She
She
With
Bui
Go.
WHEELER & WILSON.
Lightest Running and best Sewing Machine
IN THE WOULD.
No danger to health-like the noisy-heavy run
nliif shuttle machines.
AGENTS WANTED.
Send for terms and price List.
WHEELER k WILSON. Mfg. Co.
Atlanta. Ua.
June 21 am
y.
I. SAW Si SO N,
BAKERS ANU CONFECTIONERS,
WELDOIT, IT. O.
A very large supply of
Cakes, Crackers, Candies, French and Plain, Rai
sins, Fruits, Nuts, 4c.
The largest stock of Toys of every variety ever
brought to this market.
Orders for candies, cakes, Ac., filled at shortest
notice at Northern prices.
Wedding and other parties supplied as cheap a
the cheapest. oct 16 ly
DRUGGISTS AND PHARMACISTS.
WELDON N. C,
;dialiii in
P U R EI DRUGS
MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS.
remiMERV.rANtv t toilet articles,
?1SE CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACXO
.CIGARETTS AND CIGARS!
JAlXtl, 0111. TilKIIIII.
GRABS AND GAItDKN SEED
rUrair-Uuu PreaeripUaM
Aoountal Otsa
''(S.ALL 0O0D6 WAJUUNTKS.
DO NOT t Al t. IT I.OVINC. .
She has laughed as softly as if she sighed!
She has counted si and over
Of a purse well tilled, and a heart w ell tried
Oil! each a wormy lover:
give her lime: l',,r her soul must slip
heir the worm wi"H inc grooving ;
will lie to noon, iih In r lair red lip-
Hut love seeks truer :oving.
trembles her fun In a sweetness dumb,
As her thoughts wen I'cy.nicl recalling,
a glance for one, and a glance Iim soino,
From hereyelids, rising uml tatting,
Speaks common wonts with n blushful air;
lleurs nolo ones, uurcornving ;
her silence says hat slic ne'er will swear
And love seeks heller Invlug.
ludv ! lean o l lie night guitar,
And dron a smile to t Jit- lrlinrer;
Then smile as sweetly u lieu he is far,
At the voice nt mi inoiKir singer:
Bask tenderly beneath tender eyes;
Glance lightly on their removing,
And Join new vows to old perjuries;
Hill oarc not can u loving, ,
Unless you can llilnk when the song Is done
No other is suit in the rythin ;
Unless you can feel when left hy one
Thai iill men else go u ith him ;
Unless you ikitu know , hen tipriiiseil his breath,
ThMl'yniir iH-anty Itsidf wants piMving:
Unless vo u can swear : "l''nr life for tlciilh !"
Oh ! I'eiu I i cull it loving.
Unless you ciiii i iitse In a crowd all day
i in the hIm.mii tin e thai lixed ymi :
Unless you can low us Hie angel may,
Willi llle breath of heaven ! tweeli iitt ;
Unless you ciiii ili't nni Unit his faith is fi,st,
Through )iehoo ing anil iiiiIh Ii,ii tug :
Unless you can die w b-'li the ilreain is past,
(lb ! iiever cull II hivtng.
A l.vt-ki
CHAIRMAN
WAiS AMI SUMNS
comiiiti.i:.
AND MFC!! Sl'uKKN OF A DKMOCRARI0
PKESIDENTIAl, C.AXI'IDATE FulllSl. .
Tlio subject nf our luiilniit ami hkctch
this week iliict's bi'l'iiii' uir voailors thn
likeness ami lil'u ul' William R. Muirismi,
who, ' as Cliaii'tmiti nt' llie Ways ami
Moans I iiinmiUi'i1, will liiriiri' ltmro I'ldi
siiH'tuiusly in tlw iioliev nf tlio jircsi'iii
Cnliriss mi tin- taiiil ami ivi line iiir
tinns than any ntlu-r iinMnln'r ol'llial Inuly.
Mr. Mnirisoii was Mr. Cai'lNe's nitiii
ngor during tlio lute Sicaki'rsliii fniitcM,
ami lias been rocojitii. 'il by bis . succi'sriil
protcoi'. 'as bail bi'i'ii lvilii tnl, in case
of tlio hiltei's I'li valinii M tho Sn'akcr
sbip. Win. R. Morrison, of Watorliin, III.,
was born in Motirno cniinty. that State,
September 1 I, IS'25, ami i'imseiUPiitly is
in liis llHli year, lie was eiltieateil in
the coiiiimni sehnuls, ami rriiiliiiiti'il at
McKemlree (Villnfrf. Illinois, lie ailnpted
the law us a profession, ami soon alter he
became a member nf the bar was elected
Clerk of the Circuit. Court. Finm this
position he was next ailvaneeil as it mem
tier nf thn Illinois llntise nf I'epresetita
tivus, servino; I'mtr terms, the last nf which
he was Speaker i 'ft lie llnitse. Mr. 31 or-
risou was then ilecteil to represent the
Seventeenth District of his State in the
Thirtv-ciirhtli (Vinjrri'ss, was aaiin re
turned to the I'tirtv-tliiril, I'liiiy-imirtn,
Forty-fifth, l'nrtv-sixlb, Forty-seventh
ami Fnrtv-eiobth Conuressis. by an liver-
ao;e niajoiity ol nliniit one tlumsand. in
the Forty-sixth Cmioress Mr. Morrison
served as ( hairinan nt the Ways ami
Means Committee, ami was sneeeeileil in
that position in the Forty-seventh Con
press by Jmloe. Kelly, of lViinsylvanin
ncaiii the ( niiimiltee wheel revolves, uml
Mr. Morrison mice more becomes the head
of the most important House Committee.
The Cotimilltoenl Ways ami .Means
have in clinrL'e the reuulalii'ii ol the rev
enues, ami the manner ami means nf rais-
inn a siiflicieut amount to envi i' the ex
neiises of the iovenimi nt. I he ways
uml means tulnpleil to collect ibis revenue
effect largely, for ginul or evil, the entire
business interests of the land.
Mr. Morrison is of lare manly propor
tions, nearly six feet tall, uml invariably
attracts more than ordinary notice in':viiy
assembly, however large." Hois very fav
orably mentioned by many Democrats as ft
growing candidate for the I 'resiliency.
SPRICHTLY SPARKS.
Hail'em-scnre 'em Hangs.
. i
' Can the muni' of a pet cat be said to lie
purr pet-ual?
. Why isn't a turkey likenjfirl? Because
a dressed girl will walk about and it dressed
turkey won t. And
way.
vice versa thu other
TUciliieclor ol'u iimlrimnuial ngency in
l'aria kuvh the voiina widows ask only
"What is lii position?'' the old widows
'Where is he:
A. Toronto iniin wmteil until lie wiu
eiuhtY-threo Years old before ho ait nir-
ned. Hint s Haw running mree nine to
get a good start for it fourteen inch jump
The female heart is just like it new In-
din-nihher shoo; you may pull and pull at
it till it stretches out n yard loni;, and then
let tro and it will fly riirht bntk to its old
ihape.
Faith is sometimes personified as
drenched female clititrinir to a sea washed
nick; hut a better personifieulii'li would be
baldheiuled man buying a bottle, ot 'pat
ent hair restorer.
I Bass who has been abroad, describes his
experienee on shipboard as follows; You
see it is very rouh. The steamer ket
Kninir up, up, up, and then down, down.
down; so after awhile my stomach stayed
up and the steamer went down.
A pretty little fairy, who lives in Islitw
ton. and who is verv fond of bavins' Bible
stories read to her. ran to her inamnia the
other day, and said, eagerly: "Oh,niawin
nleaae read mo that pretty story over attain
.bout little Mosm and the bulls rushing
alter bun. . ,
AKVKIITlM.Mi.NTS.
PROPHYLACTIC
FLUID. '
A Iloaaeholil Artlclo for Universal
family In. ,
1 ffrr flrarlet and
J Tyiholil t'vvori,
Dlphthprla, ShU-
Tittt4n. Ulcerated
1 Sore Thruat, Small
1 1'uXt Mvavlfs, and
all CoiituidtiH IHtm!4M. Prron wtitinun
Uw bick. ilioulU uk it freely. Scarlet fwat
never lw en kimwit to tpreatl whore the f luul wii
M?tU -.'VUow lww Km htn xmrml with ii tiflr
hlark vomit hal lukrn plttt: 'iht wurti
cases ol' Iltphiheriii yicM to it.
Fevered..! Kick l'r t ; NM AMi-I'OX
HotiM rrfrcshctl ami anil
I.imI KoriH irTnnt"i PITTING of Hmfill
d by batlmii with 0i l'U:VKNli;i
Impure Air nuJ, Am mUer f my fam-
Furore riii-o. U a T ! T 1 me,lfhe
CnilUlKloil tap'jul, JlLi i '
lor fmnivA tiviT' m
week., ftiul n (j.herft
, had it - J. V, 1'ahk
' iNsoN, I'lul.ulclphia.
Klimtmnllain cuml.
8lt VhtU' tHiipln.
Utna ttcured hy u.
Hltlp Fever previ-nti il.
Ti purify the Itmtth,
CUtaiwe the Teel It,
It can't tie tiinMuei.l
i'nlitrrh relieved ami
cureil,
Ki')Hlp4'Iar4 cured
lluriiNrtlKvtdiitst.mtly.
Schth prcvciitctl.
ItVHenterv via-ed.
Diphtheria
rrcvonteS.
l lir )ihyif:laiis here
O.phihctia.
Nflll'Vy ' Uicd,
An Aiitidotttfor Antm Y
or Vt-ULtaLie I'ois.jiis.
A rm.i i n whin k,
CrTtishori, AIa.
iinns,ic. TeHer !rirj) uji. ' i
! usctl the Fluid (fmiuK (.' 1 I'H voil d
ir itraieniaiHictum with -Ut. r .pitftiied and
-irlt't '.:vcr villi .It. ,
i.ird ailvunlatte. . It is I ' lMltll it
in liicn ihL' to the h k
ro.iin. Wn, F. Sand
pukd, Kyrie, Ala.
t.l.1 W
.,-xh i r-!ip, w it will
pt i.i itny unplcaa
i .itti -mull ,
I In cinii tin! I'hy--ii't
. VM 0
'S .1. New
!.. t am
. u , I ; ,1 t mm l.v
iLlllll."
ViUidui'litH University, N'tslivitlr, T-nn.
I testify to the In.' I i v t ,' ,i, i; i.r.n of IVf
lJ.irhy Piophyid. u Hut.! ., 4 ih'intrtjm and
deters nt il is. hoih tlio. fi. .thy .hi. pr.itinMlly
tupcrixf tu nnv n;p..r,auii An wiitli am ac
qtuuiitcd. N. 1'. l.ri-itiN, 1'j-uf L'htmnlry.
Darby Fluid l Ki comnirndcd hj
Hull. Al.ttXANDKK II. hvitfiiKN, yt Georgia;
Rev, Cham. f. Diirms, D.D., Church uf th
Str.nigers, N. Y.;
iofc KuCoNTR.Cohtmbra, W.if.itTiilveritly,S.C.
v. A. J. Hajti.k, I'mf Mercer University:
Rev. Cto. F. Piiftrft. Wlhop M. E Chtin h.
INPISFKNSAIILK TIKKVKKX HUMfc.
Perfectly harndiss. IJed internally or
extrrrully liir M-n or Iteast.
The Fluid han been thoroiinhly tested, and we
have admudant evidenre tli.it U haa done everything
herf (i.iiinrtl. Kr t'ullir inrnrmatmn gri of your
lri;ii .i p.imphlet or wnd to the proprietor!,
JL il F.ll. I M A CO..
itil'irtuiiiia t:hemis, I'll 1 1, A I K, Mi 1 1 A.
. STOMACH dt
Mum
inf necessity lor jironiiit anit cmcicr
bousrholil reiiieilies is dully prowliiK mora
luilii rativc, auil ol these iluaUittar'a Stuiil
aeli Hitters is Ihu eliicl in merit ami Ilia
most popular. Ii-icKiilarity. ol tlio stumnrb
auil bowels, nialariul lever, liver com
plaints, debility, rliemnalisni, , ami minor
ailments, are llioronylily comtuercil by thin
incomparable family restorative anil medio
lual sufcuMiartl, ami it is Justly regarded a
the purest and most comprehensive remedy
of its class. For sole by all Uruggisls anil
Dealer generally1.
June I I ly.
1EXL ESTATE
11'
AGENCY.
1 liuvc estubli
bed a liKAl, KSTATK AUK.N'l'Y In
the town of
WELDON, N. C.
I have TEN houses In Weliloti
FOR SALE OR RENT.
About half of tlicin stores; other, dwelling..
I also have about
,(KH) AtRKH OK LAND
IN
II A 1, 1 K A X CO I' N T V
. l..
FOR SALE
For further particulars, qnrtlcs wishing to buy o r
rent can apply to mc In persun or by letter.
I am now billing up all lands parties wish to sell
and advertising thoaanio at my own expense., un
less a sale is made ami then I charge commission,
;
. .; . d;
For my stimcing as a guullemcn and a maa
worthy to be trusted, I refer by permission to R. H
Smith, Scotland Neck: Or. J. A. Oilllns, Eallold
W A. Daniel, Weldon, T. W. Harris, MllUlon.
oct i if '
c.
K U U KENWOOD. &
II It O.
Main Street,
NOR FOLKytA. '
:o; Dealers In :o: -
DIAMONDS, WATflll'-S JKVKil.ltY,
1'I.Ot kS KILVIill AMD I'LATtn WARE.
bl'ElTACI.KS AND FANCY (.HKUIS.
Hkk'IiiI atlentlon given to the rcpulraofclnoliom
eters and Kluu Walclu s, Uaic uml other it weir
ma le i,,, rderaud ropairud by best Workmvti.
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