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TARBORO', N. C, FRIDAY; MARCH 16, 1877.
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GEN" ERA.L DIRECTORY.
TABBOBO'.
Mator Fred. Philips.
Commissioners Jesse A. Williamson, Ja
cob Fcldenhelmer, Daniel W. Hnrtt, Alex.
McCbe, Joseph Cobb..
SacasTA.n'r & Tssascbcb Robt. White
burst. CHixr or PaucsJohn W. Cotten.
Assistant. Police J. T. Moo c, John
Mttdra, Wood Windorne and Isaac Bynnm.
COVNTT.
Superior Court Clerk and Probat Judge
H L. Statoa, Jr.
Register of Deeds Alex. McCabe.
Shertff Joseph Cobb.
Coroner
Treasurer - Root. H. -Austin .
Surveyor John . Baker.
Standard Keeper P. 8. ffleks.
School Examiner. V. P. Mabson Chai r
man, W. A Dnsresn, Yf. P. Williamson.
Keeper. Poor House W. T. Godwin.
Co-nmissioners Jno. Lancaster. Chairman,
N. B. Bellamy, F. D. Whitted, Clinton Bat
tle, F. Dancy.
Coiuttp Attorney. -W. P. Williamson.
- r-
kRRlVAf. AND J)KPAB1URE OF MAILS
xJara and south via w. w. R. r.
LeT Tarhoro' (daily) at - - 10 A. M.
Arrive at Tacboro' (daily) at - - S 30 P. M
WASHINGTON MAIL VIA GREENVILLE.
FALKLAND AND SPARTA.
Laav. Tarboro' (daily)3at - - 6 A. M.
ArriTO at Tarboro' (daHy) t - - 6 P. M.
1,01KS.
r h Niffbts d (he Place .1 Mteetlnr-
Concord R. A. Chapter No. 5, N. il. Law
rence, High Priest, Masonic Hall, monthly
conToeatlona nrst niursunj tu
. 10 o'elock A. M.
Concord Lodge No. 58, Tbomss Gatlin,
Master, Masonic Hall, meet, first Friday nig;!it
it 7 o'clock P. M. and tbird Saturday at 10
o'clock A. M. la every month.
RepUon Encampment No. 13, I. O. O F.,
I. B. PalataonntaiB, ChierPatriarch, Odd Fel
lows' Hall, meets every first and third Thurs
day of each month.
Edgecombe Lode No. 50, I. O. O. P.,
T. V. Toler, N. O., dd Fellows' Hall,
inputs svery- Taesdiy nig-ht.
Edgecombe Council No. 122, Friends of
Temperance, meet every Friday iiiifht at the
Odd Fellows' Hall.
Advance Lodtre No. 38, I. O. U. T , niet-rs
eierv Wednesday niJt at there Hall.
Zanoah Lodee. No. 235, I. O. B. B., meet
on first and third Mondnv night of every
month at Odd Fellows' Hall, A. Whitlock,
President. '
CHCKCHES.
Episcopal Church Services every Sunday
Cheshire, Rector.
Methodist Church Services every Sunday
at 10 o'elock, and atnierht. Rev. W. S. Roane,
Pastor. Prayer Meeting on Monday even
ing.
f-resbyterian Church Services every 1st,
trd and 5th Sabbaths. Rev. T. J. Allison,
Pastor , Weekly Prayer meeting, Thurs
day night
Missionary Baptist Church Services the
4th Sunday in every moith, morning and
mrbt Key. t. k, Owen, as tor.
Primitive Baptist Church Services first
Saturday and Sunday of each month at 11
.'clock.
-HOTELS,
Adams' Hotel, eornrr Main and Pitt Sts.
O. F. Adams, Proprietor.
EXPRESS.
Southern Express Office, on Main Street,
eloe everynornlng at9 o'clock.
N. M. Lawrence, Ageut.
PBOFESSIONAL CARDS.
TRA-NK POWELL,
Attorney and Counselor at Law,
TARJtORO', JT. C.
Sf- Collecttens a. Specialty.
Office next door to the Southerner office.
July 2, 1875. tf
JOS...BLOrJNT CHESHIRE, JR.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
ASS
NOTARY PUBLIC.
R-Office at the Old Bank Building on
Trade Street. ' je25-tf.
1
EO. HOWARD.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
( TARBORO', N. C.
' Practice in all the Courts, State and
Federal. uov.5-ly.
jpREDERICK PHILIPS,
Attornty and Counselor at Law,
TARBORO', N. C. a
17 Practices in Courts of adjoining conn
ties, in the Federal and Supreme Courts.
Nov. t, 1876. ly
Y" ALTER P. WILLIAMSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
TARBORO', N. C.
Will practice in the Courts of the' 2nd
Judicial District. Collections made in any
part of the btate.
I3T Office in Iron Front Building, Pit
ff treet, rear of 3L. Whitlock &. Co's.
Jan. 7, 1876. tf
JACOB BATTLE,
Counsellor and Attorney at Law,
. ROCKY MOUNT, N. C.
' Practices in all tle State Courts.
March 24, 1876.
iy
DR. E. D. BARNES,
Surgeon Dentist,
BtaJn Street
TARBORO', N. C.
All work, warranted to give entire
satisfaction. feb.lS-tf.
J.
H. & W. L. THORP,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
ROCKY MOUNT, N, C.
PRACTICE8 In the counties of Edge
combe, Halifak, Nash and Wilson, and
lu the SHpreme Court North .Carolina, also
n the United States District Court at Raleigh.
Dr. G. L. Shackelford
ENTIST,
TARBORO', H. C.
Office opposite Adams' Hotel, over S. . Nash f
Co's Store.
Care off children's teeth and Plate work
Pe-'ialty.
j March 17th, 1876, . ly,
Y'M. HOWARD,
- -tX XT Or Or X i
- DlALIS IB
MUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
teo., aeo., sbC. .
Ntex door to Mrs, Psnder's Hotel,
TARBORO, N. C
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
a'week inyouri own town. Terms
ip uUiMl ouint iree. Jt- nafueti ot jo ,
Portland, Maine. I
OiTk a year. Agents wanted on our
Jp .UVV Graud Combination rroepec-
tus, representing
150 DISTINCT B00SS-
wanted everywhere. The blgrsrestnhlijjr ever
tried. Sales' rcude fronp this when, all single I
b.oks fail. Also Aleuts wanted on our
Magnificent Family Biples, superior to all
others. With invaluable Illustrated Aids and
iuDerb Hiudiutrs. These Books beat the
World. Fall particulars tree Address
JOHN E POTTER & &0 , PuWUhers, Phil
uiars
o.,
adelphia.
A IHME AND FARM OF YOUR
On the line of the Gretj Kailroad, with jod
mat kets both East and West
NOW IS YOUR TIME. TO SECURE IT.
Mild C'lirTntc, Fertile Soil, Best Country for
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Books, Maps. Full Information, also
The !
Pioneer" ?trnt fre to alE parts of the World
Address HO. F. DAVIS,
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I OMAHA, NEB,
$55 2 $77
Week to Agents. JlO
Freed P. O. Viek-
fry, Angusta, Miinc
- a day at home Agents wanted.
1 Outfit and terms free: TRUE &
CO., Augusta, Maine. j '
A LICRATIVK BUSINESS.
S WE WANT 500 MORE FIRST-
CLASS SEWING MACHINE AGENTS,
AND 5C0 MEN OF ENERGY AND ABILI
TY TO LEAKN THE BUSINESS OF SELL
ING SEWING MACHINES. COMPENSA
TION LIBERAL, BUT VARYIN& ACCOR
DING TO ABILITY, CHARACTER AND
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE AGENT.
FOR PARTICULARS, ADDRESS
Wilson Sewing Machine o
Cbloaeo,
827 & 829 Broadway, Haw York or Saw Orleans, La. j
Extra Fine Mixed
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Cards, ' with name,
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CEORCE PA(
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So. 5 U. SCS30E3SB STi EALXTS02I, 111.
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riat A Flour Mills; Water
Wheels Shlnsl. Barrel A
Waodworklsg IWachiBery,
Tan lie Emerr Wheels and
Orinders. Saws, 91111 Snpplies,c., e.
SEND JFOR CAXAIXMi)
DAlAlWKK
PJEUCaW.
T A IVnhlT" rien to'ictravel and
rV X HiJLFsell our Lamp Goods
to Dealers. 5 a montl), hotel and twcl
lntr expenses paid. No peddling. : Address
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&Z. 4n CO A per day at htme. Bai
5)3 HI 5'J Sl free. STlNdON &
Bam pies' worth
KJU., Port-
land Maine.
WONDEKFUL SUCCESS ! 25,000 ol the
CENTEHill&L PQSmON
Sold in 60 days. It being the only complete,
low priced work (770 pages&nly $ 2.50;, treat
ing of the entire history, grand buildings,
wonderful exhibits, 'curiosities, great days,
etc; illustrated, and $1 cneator thrn any oth
er; everybody wants it. Onelew agent clear
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Send quickly proof of above, opinions of
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CAUTION Bt-ware of falsely claimed orn-
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Men to travel and establish agencies in ev
ery town for our new and perfectly fire proof
Glass Chimneys and Lamp. Business per
manent; sells easy; no peddling. FIRE81DE
M'F'G Co., Pittsburg, Pai
DRUNKARD STOP!
C. C. BEERS. M D. (formerly at Boston)
has a harmless cure for Intemperance, which
can be given without the knowledge of the
patient. Also cure lor the
OPIUM HABIT.
Permanent cures guaranteed in both. Send
sUmp for evidence. Ask druggists for it.
Address BBEftS fc CO.,
Birmingham, Comm.
FELT CARPETING, gO to 45 cents per
yard. Felt Ceilings jtor rooms in place
of plaster. Felt Roofing and Siding: F6r
Circular and Sample, address C, J. FAY,
Cauden, New Jeisey. j
t0PRT.EKSUtP JiOTICK.
WE. the nnderBlgnedJhave this day, Feb.
2nd, 1877, entered tntoia copartuership
for the purpose of conducting a General Mer
chandize business in the town olTarboro'j N.
C, under the name nd style of Coffleld &
Lewis. J- B. COFF1ELD,
Feb. 9.-4t. yt. G. LEWIS.
W. H. TATLOB.
X. S . ELLIOTT. 1 . M. WAI TXBS
Taylor, Elliott & Walters,
Importers and Wholesale dealers in ;
H A R D W ARE,
CUTLERY, GUNS, &c.
Corner of Main Street and Market Square,
NORFOLK, VA.
Feb. 9, 1877. I
Sm
S. HAMBURGER.
B. EAMBCrKOES
Hamburger Bros.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
TOBACCO.
FACTORY. OFEICE & WAREHOUSE,
Second Street, 93 & V5 Water Street;
Petersburt-, Va. 1 NORFOLK, VA.
Yeh. 9. 1877. f r Sm
LOUIS HILLIABD, BABOEUW KOOSK,
Greenville, N. C. Formerly of N. 0
. BILLIARD 4 MOORE,
COTTON FACTORS ; .
AMD '
Commission Merchants,
McPhafTs WTiarf, -
' fforfolkv Virginia.
Keep constantly on hiMt targe and vat ted
stock of Bagging and Tie. . ' -
General dealers in Standard Fertilizers.'
Liberal cash adyances I made on consign
ments. - - - I -
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE TRICMPII TRESS CO.
S34 Bowery IV. Y., and
1 3 1 6 Cbettnnt Street,
Pbiludelpbia..
to whom was awarded :
The Premium Medal
for the best elastic truss and supporter at the
. v i iai session; or tae
Great American Institute Fair.
Care raptors in from thirty to ninety days.
aud offer $1000 for a case they cannot cure.
They employ a , . , , ? .
Terms moderate. Cares guaranteed. Or-
ders 4Ued-i9i oYKr'&niiaatio
fre. Thtnini l Minnl tn lufnuii Snil
I free. The tmual discount to patrons. Send
ten cents for a descriptive book to- ;
Ptof. W. W. BURNHAM, iL a,
mcb 24-ly Chief 8areeou.
N. B Please say wtasre you saw this ad-
' rertlsement. - - -
-Old Reliable Jewelry Store,
48 YEAR? ftB TABU SHE1S , ;S;T 1 1 1 IH fVli BUST.
Arthur C. Freemaii,
SUCCESSOR
160 Maic St., Norfolk, Va ,
offer tc the citizens ifJSidfocombe an. sur-
rouiixllng coniry, a fil line of
Diamonds, Plain Gold Weddin? and Engage i
meiit Rings, Bridal Presents, &c j
ed with one of the largest Importing Houses
in this Country, and buying exclusively for
My lacuities are sncli that beinsr connect
cash, enables me ta offer- ,
SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS.
Send your orders to me. and von will save
15 to 20 per cent. Should the uroodanot suit
money will be refunded.
Address, AKTHURti FREEMAN,
Jeweler, Norfolk, "Va.
Highly Important. I employ none but
the most skillful Workmen in the Repairing
oi watcnes ana jewelry, ana tr yon wien to
hare your watches re-paired properly and
satisfaction given, send them to me by Ex
press carefully packed in cotton.
WEBER'S BAKERY !
THIS OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY IS
-a. now reaty to supply the people ef Tar
boro and vieii.ity with all kinds oi
Bread, Cukes French and Plain
Candies, Nuts, Fruits,
J-c, dr., $c.y
embraticr -vo-y i!..nt;N.i8naUy kept lu a First
Class K-ii-iittliuitiiLof the kind.
Thankful for the liberal patronage of the
past the undersigned ' asks a continuation.
with the priifpise of satisfaction.
Private Families can nlwari hare
their Cakes Baked bere at abort
eat notice.
Orders for Parties & Balls
promptly filled. Call and examine our stock,j
uexr aoor to anK oi ew rtanover.
Nov. 4.1y. JACOB WEBER.
RESTAURANT
AND
Boarding House.
MEALS at all HOURS !
o
Y8TERS SERVED IN EVERY 8TYLE.
A good stock of CIGARS and TOBACCO
always on band.
Soliciting your patronage. ;
Xonrs respeettully,
8. E. SPIER.
9s Good accommodation for Transient
Customers and Table Boarders.
Tarboro, Sept. 1st, 1875
W.T.TAYLOR,
Manufacturer of
WINDOW FRAMES. DOORS,
Plain Panels of every style
DOOR FRAMES, .
wry sows, skshss, blijtds,
MANTLES, MOULDINGS,
BRACKETS, SCROLL WORK
- AID
Tobacco Box Patterns,
Wliitaker's, N. O.
Also, contracts to put up buildings, furn
ishing aU material, complete turn-key jobs,
or otherwise, as parties may prefer, ail with
kiln-dried lumber.
March 24, 1876. My
Want to Sell..
I WILL SELL MY TWO 8TORY D WELL
ing on Church ' StreeT;, corner of Thomas
street ave rooms and closets. The
house Is newly painted and lu excel- I
lent repair. One acre of ground is I t
attached under new paling. There are also
the necessary out houses. It ts a bargain for
somebody.
I will also sell a good Piano and other Fur
niture. -Also several vacant lota on Church
Street. All In Rocky Mont, N. C.
DO88EY BATTLE.
Oct. 29, 1875. tf
A FORTUNE FQR ONLY ONE DOLLAR
First Dollar Quarterly Drawing, at New
Orleans, Tuesday, Jannary"2, 1S7T.
tmimTfllJTTERT COMPANY
This Institution wusiegularly incorporated
by the Legislature of the State for Educa
tional pnaposea itt ISOSwith a Capital of f 1,
000,000, to which ii has since added a reserve
fund of f 350,000; Its Grand Single 'Number
Drawings will take pUvce monthly. The sea
son of 1877 opens with the following scheme
CAPITAL PRIZE, $15,000.
1 Prise 5,000
1893 Prizes, Amounting to t66,525.
OKLtO'tSnoiXABEaCH,
Write fbT-fcfreuhtrtror send orders tar
- CHA8. T. HOWARD, New Orleans, La. .
Or to if.J. Fogabtt, 157 Main St., Norfolk,
Va.
REGULAR QUARTERLY DRAWING on
Fetraray 4, 1877. .Tickets $10 each. Capi
tal Prize &30.000. 1 1 i de.lu
vv.
March 16, 1377
K0T TO SS CAIGHT.
Two rneu sat in conversation.
Tne cooling; wind played gently
with the short brown curls of the
younger, while his handsome? eyes
and face were lighted by a bright,
LaaiiBtedexpregsibn I -can Scared
1. . . - ,
Ijr eredit such gotyd fortune. Are
you sure there is no mistake ? he
said.
'Perfectly I; here are the docu
ments. Prove'your identity ; prove
your identity ; prove to our satis
faction that you arc Ralph JTami!
ton, son of John Paul Hamilton,
and you are a rich m n. Can you
prove it ?'
'I can, immediately. But this
is indeed a welcome change; to
spring from dep poverty to such
wealth in a moment, by the death
of an unknown relative, Sweoi9 al
most incredible. I am gratelui lo
you, Metcalf, for your pains in so
soon seeking me; also for your in
terest in my wefFare, have one
favor only to aek in addition: ihat
you remain silent about it. "The
act of my changed' circumstances
need not be made known as yet. I
sha.l not alter my style of living
lor awhile, but oliall fulfill an en
gfrgeineot to become the private
tutor of two small boys residing,
strange to relate, in the same place
where lies this new estate. Jn
taking the property, you Bay I am
required to assume the name of ita
foimer owner.; This I will do, after
a few months spent in the neighbor
hood as a poor teacher. I have met
sad rebnii3 during the days of my
poverty, and I have no idea of
being made a victim of some for
tune hunter, so I will win some
good woman for love's sake, then
settle down and, enjoy. myself.'
In a beautiful residence eat two
ladies, Mrs. Corsair and her daugh
ter Zoe, while a third, a niece of
the elder lady, Blanche Gilmore,
stood with a light hat in her hand,
as taougn just returned trom a w&lK.
They were discussing the appear
ance of a new tutor who had under
taken for a time, on trial, the edu
cation of the two -sons of the fam
ily. Charley, one of these boys,
had just appeared, and, looking
from ihe window, whispered :
'Now, girls, there he comes. Tell
me if what 1 said was not true.'
'Yes, indeed V exclaimed both
young ladies, as they surveyed the
fine figure and handsome tace ap
proaching ; and when the young
man smiled pleasantly upon Char-,
ley, Blanche thought she had never
seen so handsome a man, while Zoe
Whispered :
'If the young heir of the Bel
moat property prove onehalf as
handsome I will be conte -it.'
A Bplendid estate, With a resi
dence of almost royal magnificence,
lay within sight of their pretty
home, and had just, through the
death of old Mr. Belmont, a child
less widower, passed into the hands
of a young relative, expected booh
to visit the premises. Zoe Corsair
and her prudent mother had decided
to appropriate both owner and es
tate as Boon as possible after his
arrival. The new tutor, Mr. Ham
ilton, soon became a great favor
ite with his pupils. Living as he
did in the house, he soon beramu
well acquainted with all, white he
evidently admired the beautiful
Zoe, who treated him with cool
politeness. Of Blanche he saw
little. She was only the poor re
lation, depending upon her uncle
for support, therefore compelled to
bear every imposition and caprice
her worldly, selfish aunt and cous
in saw fit to inflict. Only little
enjoyment was hers ; a solitary
spot, a deep ravine, wildly romantic
and secluded, was not far from her
uncle's residence. Thither she
went one beautiful afternoon, trip
ping along down the small winding
path that led to the depths below.
But suddenly she paused, a groan
and a faint call for help arresting
her steps' fastening to the spot
where she judged the sufferer to be,
she saw a man lying at the foot of
the ravine motionless and now quite
still.
la a few moments she was .be
side him, and, on lifting his head
from the ground, she found Mr.
Hamilton, the tutor, unconscious.
Running to ihe stream of water,
she dipped in her handkerchief and
bathed his brow.
At last he opened his eyes, and
gazed long and vacantly upon her.
'Ah, yes, I remember. I did fall.
1 leaned over to pluck a flower, and
lost my balance. But I feel better
again, thanks to yoa for your care,,
and 1 will see if 2 cannot rise.'
'Lean on me, Mr. Hamilton, I
think 7 can get you up the path, it
is steep to the road, and from
thence, after a rest, home.'
Slowly, yet j surely, leaning on
the young girl fer that support he
was so accustomed to give toothers,
he crept along, often stopping to
rest, until at last the level road
rriday
was gained, and from there to his
own room, to which a physician was
soon summoned, and his limb
set and hia bruises attended to.
ItYlDS thus helpless upon his bed.
the door partly open o allow a cir
culation, oi air, tne youne man Jay
nan aozmg, wnen no accidentally
I JL J II .
oearu ine ioiiowmg conversation,
not, of course, intended for his ears:
"A pretty piece, ofc. work this
said Mrs. Corsair, who was an in
tensely selfish wc man.. 'Who is to
play nurse now, I would like, to
kBw-' :v;. r
'And to a miserable tutor inter
rupted the equally selfish Zoe.
1 should be very glad to take
charge of the poor young man,
alone among str;sngers and sick
eaid Blanch , 'and if aunt is willinr
I will devote my time to him.'
'And neglect the sewi-a: ? There
is my wrapper not finished yet.'
'Do not fear aunt,' returned the
same sweet voice, 1 will finish that
also. I can take my sewing to his
room and attend tj both ; if not
able to sew while he is awake, 1 will
do it at night when he sleeps.'
Very well, do as vou please ; but,
remember, that wrapper must be
finished.'
'Come, mother,- don't botber
about him any longer. The car
riage waits to take us to t!i.- con
cert. Come on.'
So saying, the utifeeling Zoe
swept down stairs, followed oy her
mother, while a sclt voice murmur
ed by the invalid's side :
iou are not sleeping, j. nee.
Wh at shall I do lor your relief ''
'1 feel quite comfortable, thank
you, except a headache, caused by
the sudden jar.'
'Let me bathe it, then.'
How soft her fingers were : how
gentle her touch, aud what a depth
ot womanly pity beamed from those
large brown eyes.
-4bout two weeks after the acci
dent, Blanche wandered once more
to her favorite resort, and seating
herself at the foot ot the descent,
she was soon lost n a deep rev
erie. ,
'This is a charming spot, Miss
Blanche,' paid a well known voice
behind her, 'and 1 see it is a favor
ite of yours. Now that I know how
t(F avoid its dangers, I also am
charmed at its deep repose and pic
turesque beauty.
'I am glad you like it,' was the
reply of the young lady, as she
blushed slightly wben he seated
himself by her side. 'But yours is
the only face I have evr seen
when here, and I cannot but won.
der how you discovered the spot.'
'One of my little pupils told me
of it, and that day when 1 fell was
my first visit. Thankful am I that
you were in the habit of coming
here, else 1 might have died alone
and unmissed.'
'Alone, I grant; but not unmissed,
for your pupils love youT
'I would like to tell you, daar
Miss Blanche, how strongly attach
ed I have become to my tender
nurse, and how much J. long lor her
to return my devoted affection.
Dearest, c m you love a person oc
i t i r
cupying so humble a position as
tutor to your uncle's children ? If
i" ti
you can, ana n you win allow me
to present my deep love, and con
sent to become my wife, it will be
the delight of my life to strive to
make you happy.' Then he drew
her towards him, and their lips met.
No opposition was offered when
Mr. Hamilton asked the hand of
Blanche Gilmore from her uncle,
all thinking that their poor rela iv'tj
did well, even in marrying a tutor.
In the meantiino the news came
that the Belmont owner was soon
to take possession of his property.
One of -his oddities was that on the
evening of his return a large party
of friends and the select neighbors
were to assemble to bid him wel
come. This party as it happened,
was to take place the evening be
fore the marriage of gf Blanche.
Cards ot invitation had been left at
Mr. Corsair's, and, much! to the
surprise and chagrin of Jlfiss Zoe,
Blanche was also remembered.
Just as if we wanted to intro
duce our poor relations she said,
scornfully. 'I wonder that the to,
tor also was not included.'
The evening came. The looms
were thronged, but singular to' re
mark, the young owner had not as
yet made his appearance. The
guests were received by his most
intimate friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Metcalf, and the latter, as soon as
Blanche had been introduced, man
aged to draw her to one side, and
in another moment Zoe wondered,
as, she saw them leave the roomsJ
together.
About half an Lour later, after
all the guests had assembled, Mr.
Metcalf said :
'Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Bel
mont has just arrived, and in a
few minutes wil be pleased to meet
you and introduce to all assembled
the beautiful young lady who to
morrow morning will become his
bride.'
Scarcely had he done speaking
when the young man entered the
room with Blanche Ranging pon
his arm, her face radiant with bap-
piness.
Our late
tutor 1' cried Mrs.
Corsair. . . . ? ... L
'impossible : cried oe, sinking
.s fT
into cnair. i
'It is quite true, madain' said
the young man; 'and now jieji: :.me'
itope to see you at our wedding !tQ
uiuiruw. .
JLll were present except Zoe,
whose disappointment was too great
to permit her to form one of the
wedding party. . '"A
County Qo7er&aent . .
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH COUNTY GOV
KRNJIENTSBATLFIED 27tH .FEB
RUARY, 187TI V : : :u-?v2-.
The General Assembly of North
, Carolina dp enact : ,
. i-"-' -
bection 1. Jrery county ii al
I J Tl j
uuuv puiitH; auu corporate, anu
U11 I .L. 31 1 1
Sec. 2. In each . county there
snau De elected Dienniawy, Dy tne
i ti t i i .
4uauueu voier mereoi, as proviueu
for the election of members r of the
General Assembly, a Treasurer,
Register of Deeds and Surveyor-;
Provided, however, That a majority
i f the justices may abolish the office
ouuii mo punero jjrcsunueu uy i except as may nereafter be pre
statute, and those jiecesaar impli- scribed by law; and they shall hold
ed by law and no other. t thair
of the Treasurer, and thereupon the power of the General Assembly
the duties and liabilities n6w atv to alter, amend, or abrogate the
taciied to the office shall devolve provisions of this act, and to sub
upon the sheriff. stitute others in their stead, as pro
Sec. 3. The townships heretofore vided for in section 14 of article
created or hereafter established VII of the Constitutiork
snVy he distinguished by well de
fined boundaries, and may be; alter
ed, and aditional townships created
by the Board of County Commis
s oners ; but no township shall have
or exercise any corp'oiate powers!
whateve , unless allowed by Act of
the tieneral Assembly to be exer-
cised under the supervision of the I
-ooard ot uounty commissioners. i
Sec. 4. The justices of the! peace J
shall be elected by the treneral-As-
sembly. The Generil Assembly, I
at its present sessiorf, shall elect
three jusiiccs of the peace fori each
township in the several counties Of
the State, who shall be divided into house tailed to lead to its wherea
threo classes, and hold their offices bouts. j
for the terms of two, four and six ' A few' weeks aftep this the child
years respectively, but the succes- complained of itsiose hurting him,
sors of each class, as iu term, er- saying: 'ila, ma, seed in my nose.
pires, shall be elected by the Gen- Mrs.! YVjalker; did what she cOuld fo
e al Assembly for the term of six alleviate his suffering, but still the
years. In addition to the justices pain would .return. . .
of the peace above provide! for, A few days later, while suffering
there shall be elected by the! Gen,- from a rather more senous attack
eral Assembly for each township in than usual, Mrs. Walker was called
which any city or incorporated town to i the bedside of the little sufferer
is situated, one justice Of the peace, atrd found, tne missing ringjuit
and also one for every ; oco thouss passing from the "boy s' nostril,
and inhabitants in such cjity or where it had been stowed " away fdr
town, ffho shall hold their office for the last five monthr The ring had
the term of six years. The Secre- turned perfectly black from its Jong
tary of the State shall certify to confinement in this rather odd re
toe clerks of the Superior courts of eeptacle. j -: 4
the several counties ia this Sfate a ' Ein Q
list of all justices of the peace elec wu , .
ted for their several counties; with
the terms for which they shall have
been; appointed ard tnis snaii oe
their commission : and tne cleric oi I
the 'Superior Court shall otiij
said justices of their appointrzeht
who shall thereupon be entitled to
enter upon the duties of their office
upon taking before the said clerk
Ue oath of office now prescribed by
law for justices of the peace, j But
the terms of those .elected St the
present session "of the Generajt As
sembly shall begin at the expirjation
of the" terms for which the g'uiticea
of the peace now in office have been
elected, and, not before When
new townships shall be established,
f the General Assembly shall not
be in session, the Governor jshall
appoint the justices of the peace,
and they shall hold tfceir.. pjtfices
until the next meeting ot the uen
eral Assembly, add -until thei suc
cessors shall be elected and quali
fied
Sea 5. The justices of the peace
for each county, oh the first Mon
day in August, 1878, and onj th
first Monday in August every twe
years thereafter, shall assemble at
the court house or tneir respective
counties,jand a majority being, pres.
ent, shall proceed to the election of
not less than three, nor , more, than
five persons, to be chosen frork the
body of the county, (including the
justices of the peace,) who shall be
styled the lioard or uommissionera
for the county ot , ana snail
hold thtir offi es for two years,
from the date of their qualification,
and until their. . successors shall be
elected and qualified , But- those
elected on the 1st Monday in Au
gust, 1878, shall enter upon the
duties of their office immediately
up;n the expiration of the term for
which the Board of County -Commissioners
now in office, have been
elected, and not before. They shall
be qualified by taking the oath of
office before the Clerk of the Supe
rior Court, or some judge pr justice
of the peace, as now prescribed by
law, and the Register of Deeds shall
bo ex officio Clerk of the Board of
Commissioners Provided however r
That the Board of Commissioners
shall not have .poer to levy taxes
to purchase real property to re
move or designate new site; for
county buildings, , t6; contract or re
pair bridges the Jcbft vreOfjrnajr
exceed five hundred -dellars,. or to
borrow money for the county, toor
alter or make additional, townships
without the eoncurrence of a ma-
J ioritybf ttis'fasticea1 of trie iieace
f.a sb. a ' 1
I sitting witn them : and for purposes
embraced in-tms proviso tire itisti
I ces of the peace-of thtf count ahal
meet witLthd.board of conunission-
- J ersi 6a '.i&7.fffiiMQ&l&y tn AuinsiT
i jlqio, uiiu Auuutur uiereaiter. un
I less oTteiier convened bT the board
j 6f cornlssiorreri wh are1 herirrj
empowered to eaU together the rU8-
J tices of th peace wheii-necewsarr,'
not of tene'ihBnc.loTice.in.:.i;h:ee
faonthsi But . for , uch;irervici
the j ustices of the peace shall Ire
ceive nor;coiaensuion T l ,; . ,
Bee. b. The'lwajd. ofcomm
I cie tbejririisdictioji and powers ves
m H00- 10n?
now extjipg,iaid bjo. those vested
in and exercised b rth WrrHf
I . . ..... ' '. i
trustees of- the TiriiI tntrnBhirvB
I . ' r
j by law. f
I !
Sec. 7. All - the provisions i of
article l ot the Constitution incon
sistent with this act except those
contained in section. 7 and 9 and
13. are hereby abrogated., and th a
provisions of this act substituted in
their nlaee: Subiect. hoiiener tn
Sec. 8. This act shall ake effect
from and after its ratification.
AdneerJewolBoi.
The four-year old son of Julian
Walker, a "citizen of Mount Adams,
Ohio, was presented, about a yearl
ago, with a plain "zold ring, which
the little fellow thought a great
aeai oi. j
, About five months ago the boy
was lying his cradle .playing
with the ornament, which he. had
taken from his finger. After a while
the ring was missing, and the most
diligent search in every part of the
. ; . . i
Old Si went to the minstrel show
last nignt, and as ne returned, rc-
marked to us :
'2'sedone wid dem kine ob thre-
ateis 1' .
Why is that, Si ?' ; j
'-Sase fer dis, dat day 'minds me
ob delibss oh a blo-es-3toJ wa'dn'
eecon'-han britches !' - i
Inwhat way, Si.?' j
'Well, sah, when a white man is
gwine ter play pigger dar's mo 'ob
hialegs got ter lay on de groun' dan
I seed ennywh.r en dat platfrom
ter-night !' - j '
Must have big feet, of course
'And der's got to Be mo' , meat
dan red paint round his mouf r
dat's annudder ting !'
'Certainly.' . f !
'An when he gits down ide las
flop on er jig he's got ter bast a
plank . or rip de sole offen his
shoo v. . i ..: . . .j..-, I
W elly I didn't know that! J
Do fac is dat dis tingob a stan'in
collar, -.white, man blackin! . bif
face an' puttin' on de nigger sty 16
is mighty onsactory eirkus to a
ginuwine darkey, for he kin. see de
holes in de perfoisaince same asyon
kin see dem in afreehospital 'skee
ter bar V Atlanta Constitution, j
1 There's no place like home, quoj
teni a Bocklander man, the other
evening after he had removed hip
coat and boots and settled content
edly back with the evening paper.
But it wasn!t ' Jong before -two of
the boys got into a fight over' a
game ' of checkers, and were both
effectually warmed with a strap;
then two girls began an animated
jawing over the respective merits of
their heaus, and were sent to bed,
while the "Bocklander man, in en
deavoring to separate the dog and
cat' in a sanguihary conflict, was
seriously Scratched by the feline,
and then seolded by his wife for up
setting ' a flowerspot in the melee.
He now spends his evenings down
town. " .''''!'
Two- young atterneys were wran
gling for a long time before Judge
Knox, of Yirgiuia, oyer a point of
law. His Honor rendered his det
cisioif. and tne spris whe had lest,
i ranrndently remarked r our Hon-
or,' there Is tf growing opinion thatCJis seat and there was an unusually.
allfoaTslnreHaor'dcad' yet! Cer large eolleettoxu
'tainlf' anSWeredthe'thel'urtii 1 " . ':r' 1 ' . .-.!..'"
with unrofflei geod humor, '1 quite
aee 'with'4yduV f Mir.' Blank: ' and
iionrratuiate yoa open your neanny i
aDeaallee'.,, ' "1" I
l'
n-4tiAw
Walnut- fl -Ezcellent Family Hedl- - - -ETervbw
eats walnntsl
bodoy" knofs how t6 f pickle walrmts; 4 -few,
: hbweter, know- the medicinal' " :
virtue of walnuts ...Kow, the - faefr ; .
jisjiwalnutsl when -prepared -airetm-jdwnl
artem, are an excellent medi ,f-
cine jand alterative ; and this j th ;
wayj tor brenare ' them ' flot ' rt. '
green Walnuis 'ti fer. pickling; but: " ':
them 'into j s-sione jar filled ; with1
inoiss sugar, at tne proportion, of - :
half pound to a score of "walau.ts ; j
place the jar. in ancepan; qt boil, . .
Bg ?terj for abont . ;three honrs ,
Saing care, that the. "water lbtfs nat i "
getln: and keep it simmering du-' ' "
f icg the dperation. . The sugar, ! - J
iPfhen dissolved, shoold"-cover -th'"-
WaTnuts ; if if does "nor adoTmore. i
cover it close, and in six months it i
will be fit for use; the older it eets. I
vuo uefcter ic is. t una wainnt m- a. ' .
dose for a child gf isix years of age, j '
as a pureative : and it had' thia 'i '
great advantage over drugs, that i; '
wui is c it is j an excellent medicine,
it is, at the same time very Dleaiw
ant to the palate, and will be .es
teemed by the yoimff folks as "a
reat treat. Who can Rav an mnh
of salts, jalap,-and other doctor's s'ln
stun i And in a lartre famiiY it will '- "
aoriuge tne doctor s mil mty dollars
year.
la the Ttmnel.-;' ' "I
j The train! on the Western & At- f '
antic railroad had stopped "at M"
smau station, and a bpautiful young
eentleman, with a linen d
pair ot tighT boots, and a smile.. -
jiiaa led lto the , car a blushing j .
damsel o eigeteen; with. . 'a j-avish-li,"
ihg hat, and piece of conrt-plaster 1
uuuerueatu ner, lovely mouth. They ,
took seats, gazed at- each other,
smiled and, talked, and every old
gossip in! tb car had her' eye upon
them i . He opened '- a-book and T
turned the pages, while she -looked1 i
Oft the window. Tunnel Hill, Ga.,
was in sight. The train dashed
through a section of inner darkness
When the other end of the tunnel
was reached - she was - looking out
the winddwwhild he. was , tu'rnig ,
the pages. jBut the caurt-plaster
Was on his chin not hers; the.
edges turned up and '"the center not
smoothed down ; it seemed to have '
been hastily deposited. ! All the
old gossips made.a note on't. . She :
looked at him, saw the court-plaster,
robbed her oiwn chin,' blushed and !
whispered toj bim. He put his hand "
up to his chin, brought down the
court-plaster, took out a ciVnr anil
fled to : the . smoking ear In: .the-,
distance rose! the srrim defiles and
solemn: curves of Tunnel Hill. Ga '
The conductor entered the car with
his new- steel! nnnMi' TSt...t.
shouted "Loizencrers !""!- - ; v I
j i About Hating.
Hafonot. : It is not worth while! .
Your life is not long enough te J
make it pay to cherish ill-will; or
hard thoughts; towards "any ' one '
What if that man has cheated yoa
or that woman played I yoa falseV
What if this friend has forsaken .
you'in your time of need or that '
one, haying wOn year utmost cdn " '
fidence,your warmest love, has con- :
eluded that ho prefers to consider
and treat you as a stranger?. Let
it all pass. What difference will
it make to you in few years when t
you go hence to the , 'undiscovered
country ?' All who ill-treat yoa
now if bo 4orry .fer it then, than
you in; your deepest "disappoint- '.!
meat ahd "rief,Jcah" be. ' A few '
more smiles, a few more sears, soaae ' '
pleasure, mach pain, i a little longer
hurrying and worrying through the
world,., seme j hasty j greetings j and
abrupt farewells, and our play will ,
be plaved ut,' and the injured i
wm nejea away ana ere long for-
gotten 1 Is it worth while to hate I i "
each other TI ' j ; ; p' W''S'
'What's this, mister V - said . cu- -rious
countryman who was wander-.,
ing through a jeweler's store, and ,
as he spoke! he rane a statue of
Mercury with his horny, knuckles, 1
That said the attendant 'is Mer- 7 !
cury, and passed on to wait upon
a customer, t The rnralist gazed
for a moment with open mouth at
the bronze representation of the
messenger of the ( gods and then
beckoned ,to j a; companion at u,the
other end of the store, to whom he
said: Jim what do you ; suppose
thatfigger is f. j I dunno respond
ed, Jim in turn giving it a hard
rap, 'brunze, aint it V fio,t said the ,k
other,. ..'taint;, t it's .. . quicksilver.'
What ! the stuff they put into ther
mometers?) Waal I am darned.
What'ell they de next V "" '
Dean Swift, having" been solici
ted to' preach a charity sermon.
mounted the pulpit and, after an-"
nenncinjg his text, He thatgiveth
to the poor lendeth to the ;Lord,?
simply said, iNowmy bretheren if
you are satisfied with the security
Mown with the dust.' ! JSe then took
When the waW jpitoher is ful
there is no difficulty about its running
out wnen xoei oaseoau piwuer m iou
there is.
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