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2 OVER A CENTURY AGO AN ENGLISHMAN’S DESCRIPTION OF NORTH CAROLINA IN 1784. CHIEF JUSTICE HENDERSON. A Full Grown Man Before he Learned to Read, he Attaiued to the Highest Eminence by his Intelligence and Eloquence—His land Purchase trom The Cherokee Indians—A Trip Irom Hillsboro to the Sawra towns--How the Colonists of that day Dressed. Luxemburg, Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, May 18, 1895. To the Editor of the News and Observer: Dear Sir: In an antiquary shop in Cologne I recently found a German pam phlet, published in 1784, which describes a tour made through the central part of our State just after the close of the Rev olutionary War by an Englishman, Mr. I. F. D. Smyth. Believing that your readers may by interested m a European description of our State as it was a century and more ago, I will translate a few paragraphs which appear to me to have a certain his torical value: Near Halifax, Virginia, I made the acquaintance of a man named Hender son whose father, a poor man, still lives at Nut Bush in the province of North Carolina. The son was a full grown man before he acquired the least acquaintance with the arts of reading and writing, but he then began to give tireless attention to these branches of knowledge and also to arithmetic. He then obtained modest employment at the court house; later he became Sheriff’s assistant, and finally he was admitted to the county bar. By his in telligence and eloquence he won a great reputation, and, owing to his courtesy and good nature, his success made him no enemies. He was still a very young man when he attained the high honor of a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court of the province of North Carolina. In this position his reputation continued to grow. Getting, however, into finan cial difficulties through unprofitable land speculations, under pretense of desiring to examine some property lying in the interior, he went secretly to the Cher okee nation and purchased of its chiefs for almost nothing, namely, for ten freight-wagon loads of cheap wares, rough woolen stuffs, toys, a few muskets and some whiskey, an immense tract of land, inferior to no part of the world in the excellence of its climate and soil, the size of its rivers and the beauty of its natural scenery. The talks which I had with this Hen derson aroused in me an intense desire to visit his new settlements. One finds everywhere in the interior so many magnificent tracts of land which can be bad for a song, that it is not always possible for a traveler to withstand the temptation to settle here. I experienced the truth of this remark for a second time in this region, for I purchased a tract of 450 acres of beauti ful land, with a house and a plantation already cleared of forest, for 100 pounds sterling. The first piece of land that I bought lay on the banks of the “Roanoke,” nine miles above Caton’s ferry. It contained about 550 acres, of which 100 acres of low land lay in Virginia. The rest was in North Carolina, the frontier line of the two provinces passing through my property. On this land I had a planta tion, house, fruit garden and a public ferry. The small part of this tract which lay in Virginia cost me 200 pounds ster ling, although I had to pay only 50 pounds more for the other 450 acres in North Carolina. The clothing of the colonists in this section is remarkable, differing very lit tle from that of the Indians. They wear a hunting shirt ornamented with fringe which is fastened about the waist with a broad belt in w T hich is fastened a toma hawk,an instrument which can be used as a weapon or as a tool, for one side of it is a hammer, while the other is a shai p axe. Around the neck is fastened a powder horn and a shot bag. On t! e head is a hat with drooping brim to which the sun has given a reddish color. Sometimes their pautaloons are made of deer leather, but of toner of coarse linen, On their feet they wear Indian boots of rough woolen cloth which are either loosely wrapped about the leg and fas tened with garters or are laced from out side. In either case, however, they reach half way up the thigh. This sort of boot is of very great value, for it pro tects the wearer, not only against the bites of snakes and poisonous insects, but also against the thorns of which the woods are full. Sometimes the shirts are bright colors, yellow, red or brown; but usually they are white. At last I started from Hillsborough oil my journey to Henderson’s famous new settlements, my plan being first to visit the so called Sawratowns on the banks of the Dan which is the largest and most Southern arm of the “Roanoke” river. At the very start I was so unfortunate as to lose my way, for on the northwest side of Hillsborough there are so many paths and trails that it is very difficult to find the right one. Unfortunately, too, all the people whom I met were Ger mans who could not understand a word of what I said, and who, in all their lives, had never heard of the Sawra towns, consequently I had gone 25 miles before I was 10 miles distant from Hills borough from which place I had started in the morning. Finally, I got into a path which I fol lowed for at least ten miles without once seeing a human habitation. I was un certain if this lonely, unfrequented path really led in the direction of the Sawra - towns. All day long I had had nothing to eat and only one drink of fresh water from a brook which ran through a beau tiful meadow. As night approached, my anxiety doubled, for no house was in sight and I began already to hear the howling of the wild beasts which are so numerous in these forests. I was not even able to make a tire and thus render my position more secure. Moreover, I had neither overcoat, mantle nor blanket to protect myself against the cold and the heavy night dew. Driven on by necessity I at length reached the bank of a river. Here I hoped to find a plantation, for the soil on both sides of the stream appeared to be unusually fruitful. To my great dis appointment, I rode on mile after mile without discovering any trace of the proximity of man. At length, as my last spark of hope was expiring, to my great joy I heard the barking of dogs and the lowing of cattle. Urging my weary horse on through the almost im passable underbrush, I finally reached the shore of another considerable river whose course was so winding that I was obliged to cross it five times in going half a mile. The sky was overcast, and the night pitch dark. At length I began to shout with full force of my lungs. Presently, to my unspeakable joy, a human voice answered from the top of a hill not far away. In my helplessness, I remained where I was, continuing to shout until a negro appeared and guided me to the plantation of a certain Mr. Hart, who received me with the greatest courtesy and hospitality, and in him I found, there in that lonely wilderness, an ex tremely polished and well educated man. After resting a day, I resumed my journey, and traveled all day without seeing a single house. Towards evening I reached the summit of a high hill from which I could plainly see huge moun tains and deep valleys in tke northwest. Descending I soon reached the Sawra towns, where I found shelter, a straw Eallet and a welcome in the one-roomed ouse of an honest planter named Bay ley. The distance from Hillsborough to the Sawratowns is 65 miles. ” George H. Murphy. .4 v... :■■■' yj c, & ■ A . '■ .!& ''MM ll'‘ At. C. TTyams Hamilton, Ohio. The SuHie as r ead | Hood’s C on U j Tabl* 5 j r- L\:ry U 'al “ Jzj my . v . 1100 rilla has ROt c 3 f : : » *4 »): .t : . I doc tored f. . ':■» for . . rouble and Lr. .a ■'* cr •' rt without -y •* ! C • jk Hood’s r' . •. fall since I have •: e me lots of j good. J - > attended by a pkjv.ie.V . : y ssn*s. My wife was tc. . ,iu. ■ i brash and F*. . : : Tired Out. She was ‘ vied but upor. my prevuilir -: >; • ;x> take Hood’s Sarsa parilla an,: : • . nls she felt differently ins short t. r-;. .'-’ow she is quite well. Webs.'- r-.Jalth in Hood’s Sarsa pa- Hood's? 8 * Cures riila and put it on the tabie at every meal the same as bread.” An. G. Hyams, with T. V. 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We have succeeded to the business for tint purpose, having been created Trustees by Mr. R. G Harrell, sole surviving partner of said firm of Alfred Williams Sc Co. All persons indebted to said firm are re quested to make immediate payment to us: and all persons having claims against said firm will please file the same with us at once. A W. HAYWOOD. THOMAS M. PITTMAN, Trutees. Uses Mexican Mustang Liniment Ora Jiis horses, on his drovers. The News and Observer, Saturday, June i, 1805 A New Danger. A great danger threatens the people of the South. An evil that is steadily growing, and unless checked will cause great misery and suffering. Liver medicines, called by all sorts of names, are being sold to the druggists to be handed to the people when they call for Sim mon’s Liver Regulator. Beware! There never has been more than one Simmon’s Liver Regulator on the market. Take nothing else. The person who tries to persuade you that anything else is just the same is not to be relied upon, nor is the dealer to be trusted who tries to sell you another ar ticle in its stead. You know what Simmon’s Liver Regulator is, because it has done you good. No; don’t be deceived into try ing anything else. Wait until the old friend, Simmon’s Liver Regulator has failed you, then will be time enough to try some thing else. Remember, Sim mon’s Liver Regulator is what you want. It is put up only by J. H. Zeilin & Co., and a Red Z is on every package. ICE. We again offer from the Raleigh Crystal Ice Factory Ice of best quality and at lowest prices, in Raleigh and to near-by railroad points, Ice now ready for delivery in any quan tity. Jones 8c Powell. Pocahontas Steam Coal is ahead of all others in quality and prices. Jones & Powell, Raleigh Agents. For Grain, Hay, Mill feed, Shingles, Laths, Etc., call on JONES & POWELL. RALEIGH, N. C. Cleveland Springs. 1895. This most delightful of all Western North Carolina resorts is now open and ready for guests. The medicinal virtues of these waters are unsurpassed. Special rates until July Ist. For cir culars and lull in formation address, J. B. WILKINSON. BROPRIETOR, SHELBY. N. C. Advertisment COOK REMEDY CO PHniHl or Ter ¥ rnlLlu tiary Syphilis permanently “ ■ ■ w cured In 15 to 35 day a You can be treated at home for the same price under same guaranty. If you prefer to come here we will con tract to pay railroad fare and hotel bills, and no charge, If we fail to cure. If you have taken mer cury, iodide potash, and still have aches and pains, Mucous Patches in mouth, More Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored Mpots, deers on any part of the body. Hair or Eyebrow* fulling out, it is this (Syphilitic BLOOD POIMOM that we guarantee to cure We solicit the most obstinate cases and challenge the world for a ruse we cannot cure. Syphilis has always baflied the skill of the most eminent physi cians. 8500,000 capital behind our unconditional guaranty. A hsolnte proofs sent sealed on appli cation. Address COOK KENEDY CO., UOl tlflCttiO IV.T. i. rrarnniD inuraow w i,i ttf. ir.ii jluiji^^ ■ COOK REMEDY CO RALEIOH, N. C., Feb. 8, 1895. Lyon Mfg. Vo., Brooklyn, N. Y. Gentlemen Having seen Mexican flustang Lini ment extensively advertised here Induces me to tell you how useful It is to persons In the livery business I have used It for the past 18 years on my horses for almost every thing that horses are subject to. For sprains and stiff Joints I do not think It has an equal, and for such things as harness galls and rubs It Is wonderful. I once had a very fine driver who was thrown from his car riage In a runaway and so severely bruised about his shod ders and breast that I did not think he would ever be ablo to got on a carriage again. I remembered, however, what Mexican Mustang Liniment did for my horses in case «.f bruises and had him use It constantly, and In about two weeks he was as good a driver as ever, and not an ache or pain remained. I know you must get tired of receiving such letters, but I thought I would add one more testimonial to the «»•-< !u I nees of Mustang Liniment. Yours truly, W. H. LANCASTER. For 18 years in livery and Transfer business. AV/AWASVAVA‘,V^AV,V.',‘,*.VAVA‘.VAVAVAWAWAWA*.VyVA\W.W. | D enr| y’ P oor &C° ’ Dry Goods j! Commission iTerchants. \ j: 1M & 116 Worth St., 36 Bedford St., 169 Jackson St., t New York. Boston. Chicago. J W/A^ViSVAANMAV/ASAVAAkAVASV/AVAWWA^WAVVyVVSVWAVA I^ This Name Plate on a Carriage, THE TYSON & JONES BUGGY CO., ' . i ■*?% • .KoSbg'. Carthage, North Carolina Southern States, every deparfment sod the handsomest line of Buggies, Phaetons, Traps, Surreys, Cabriolets, Victorias, Bretts and Landaus. Catalogue, showing these new styles can be THE TYSON & JONES BUGGY CO., Carthage, N. C. H. MAHLER, Silversmith and Manufacturing Jeweler, Sterling Silver Goods. Guaranteed ,000 Manicure Sets, Pen Wipers, Silver Novelties, Tie Holders, Combs, Emery Balls, Paper Cutters, Belts, Match Boxes, Ladies’ Shirt Waist Sets, Coat Hangers., Lock Bracelets, Garters, Sleeve Links, Button Hooks, Books Marks, Scissors, Belt Pins, Hat Pins. o I also have the largest and best selected stock of table and case goods to be fouud in the city. No extra charge for engraving. BERWANGtRS GREAT MAY FESTIVAL Fun at our Expense, Money Saved to You, On Seasonable Clothes. o One hundred and fifty Boys’ Short Pants Suits, from our regular stock, ages 4 to 15 years that sold at #7.50, #7, #6.50 and Long Pants Suits, the material is strictly all-wool black and blue Cheviot, worth #lO, now at #7.50, sizes for boys and young men 14 to 19 years. , Two hnndred and fifty Men’s Suits marked #lO, #9, #8 80, are now #7.50, all from our regular stock and this season s goods, in black and blue birds-eyo Cheviot, Cassimere in light, medium aud dark shades, Tweeds and Worsted, mostly sack SUit8 What <R) f you f tWnk of an all wool Clays diagnol Suits for #10? We have them, sacks and the fashionable, called dove tail pairs white duck Trousers, one price, #1 25; have 150 pairs with neat black stripes, worth #2—Our price ** 2 Serge Suits, in all the new shades, also black and blue, Serge Coats and vests. Single and double breasted Serge Coats and Coats and Vests at prices you cannot match anywhere. , #1 n n n -—French Balbnggan Shirts and Drawers to match at #1.25 per OJjDDQIJ® CPTO7®BQ[P LBjSICPQ] SIO worth #2; great many other Li-le thread Shirt and drawers #2 r *' r Two hundred dozen fashionable Neckwear, Scarfs, Four in-hauds, Bows and Ties. Most stores ask 50c., our price 25c. Have lots more to itterest you too numerous for our space. Call in we will be glad to show you the balance. S. & D. BERWANGER. Sale of Valuable City Real Estate ! Under ami by virtue of a power of sale given in a deed of trust executed to me by William Cram and Kittie T Cram and others, which is duly registered in the office of the Register of Deeds for Wake county, in book 113, page 458, I will sell on Monday the 3rd day of June, to the highest bidder at public sale at the court house door in thecGy of Raleigh, the ; lot or parcel of land lying and being in the said city of Raleigh on the south side of | Martin street and east, side of Dawson street, and bounded and described as fol lows: Beginning at a point on the south j side of said Martin street two hundred and eighty feet from the southeast comer of Martin and Dawson streets and running thence along the dividing line between the lot hereby conveyed and the lot of R. S. Tucker oil the east thereof, with the paling j between the lots, as it now stands, nearly ' south (on the west side of two holly trees, which stand about one foot from the j paling) about two hundred and sixty feet to the back paling on said lot, dividing it from the lota of Thomas Brockwell, R„ Dobbin and the Cottage Hotel lot, the property of the late B. F. Moore, now deceased; thence a’ong said back paling as it now stands nearly west to Dawson street, two hundred and eighty feet thence along Dawson street nearly north about fifty-five feet to the southwest corner of the lot on Dawson street sold by the parties of the first part to William H. Cole;thence along the southern line of Cole’s said lot aJi jut one hundr. d and twenty seven feet nearly ea t to the south east corner of Cole’s lot; thence nearly i north along said Cole’s eastern line tc i the southern iine of the lot of W. H. Hughes; thence nearly east along the southern line of the lot of said Hughes ‘to the southeast corner thereof, about twelve feet; thence nearly north along said Hughes eastern line one hundred and fifty feet to said Martin street; thence nearly east alcng the south side of Martin street to the beginning. Time of snle 12 o’clo- !< noon. Terms cash. S S. BATCHELOR. Trustee. PROPOSALS. Scaled proposals, indorsed “proposal for constructing and completing the new annex to the Eastern Asylum, Golds boro, N. C.,” will be received by the Building Committee uutil 12 o'clock a. m„ JuDe Ist, 1895, and opened there after. Plans and specifications can be i seen at the Asylum, and at the office of | the Architect, A. G. Bauer, Raleigh, N. !0. Bidders are expected to fully inform I themselves of the character of the work | required, and the successful bidder must furnish a responsible bond of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the contract. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Dr. J. F. Miller, Supt. W. L. Douglas tS*l IS THE BEST. &V# WnW&nTFORAKIN6. SJS. CORDOVANi & FRENCH AENAMEUCO CALF. Hg4.*3*P Fine CalfSiKangarooi ms POLICE,3soles. I«*££KSS^ bqys'SchoolSheei SEND FORCATALOGU VW-LDOUGLAfI' Over One Million People wear the W. L. Douglas $3 & $4 Shoes AH our shoes are equally satisfactory They give the best value for the money. They equal custom shoes in style and lit. Their wearing qualities are unsurpassed. The prices are uniform,—stamped on sole. | From $i io $3 saved over other makes. I If your dealer cannot supply you we can. Sold by HELLER'BROS., Raleigh, ft. C. BS TOILET]! smplete an ideal If LEXIOU fl DER. ll j :oirs § /cry element of ■ beauty and purity. It is beauti fying, soothing, healing, health ful, and harmless, and when rightly used is invisible. A most . 11 delicate and desirable protection ■ || to the face in this climate. Insist upon having the genuine. I IT IS FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. I
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