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THE MESSENGER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY —AT— CHARLOTTE, M, O. -BI WILLIAM C. SMITH. SUBSCRIPTION: One Year, sl-50 Six Months -75 Three Months .50 Always In advance. 19*All Letters shoald be addressed to W. C. SMITH. [Entered at the Post Office at Charlotte, N. C. as second-class matter. * SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1883. Corresponding Editors. GEO. W. CLINTON Chester, 8. C ED. L. THORNTON Washington, D.'C. OSCAR E. JONES, Traveling Agent. All money must be sent by registered let ter or money order. If you don’t get yor- paper at the proper time please tell us at c ace. Bbort correspondence of interest to the general public is solicited, but don’t be dis appointed if you fail to see your production in our columns. We are not responsiole for the views of correspondents. Anonymous communications go to the waste basket. The colored Freemasons of this State have organized a Royal Arch Chapter. The Raleigh Banner comes to us again some what charged in appear ance, with the inevitable John still at the head. ‘ We have a letter from the Gener al Supt. of our colored railroad com pany in which he expresses hopes for the early construction of the road from Wilmington to Wrightsville Sound. Wo in the west arc willing. Tell ns what and how to do. We are thankful to the faculty of Shaw University, Raleigh, for an invitation to attend the memorial meeting of President Lincoln, the 12th inst., which was also our own birthday. prfpare"f6r US. - Our friends along the Carolina Central, will please prepare to meet us on the 24th. They will please re main in readiness if wo should not see them that day. This is a notice to our Raleigh and Fayetteville friends, as we intend to take in each point on the same trip. Have your money ready to renew. DOWN To’BUSINESS. Our experience teaches us that it is better for us to come down to the rules of all newspapers. That is, to collect all subscriptions before the paper is delivered. *lt is absolutely necessary for us to collect in advance. We are compelled to have the mon ey to pay our bills; and then we cannot go so many times for small amounts. After this whenever a blue cross mark appears on your paper, you may know your time is out and your paper will be discon tinued till you renew. Please take notice. TAXES AND THe'nEGRO EDUCATION. Much has been said recently con cerning the education of the colored children of the State by the taxes from white men. As the diseussion progresses many prominent demo crats and leading joumanls are plac ing themselves on record as enemies not only of the colored man but ene mies to all poor men. The Wilmington Star and the Democrat of this city argues that it is not fair for the votes of poor men to tax the property of other men to educate the children of those who paynotaxes. This applies to the poor white man as well as colored. We have seen no cause for alarm; for we find among the defenders of popular education many able democratic or gans as well as individuals. Fur ther, wo have the constitution of the United States and of the State on our side. Until the constitutions are changed we need not fear any thing worse than the present school arrangements. It is bad to see lead ing democrats placing themselves in opposition to the education of the colored youth after making such fa vorable impressions by pretending to be our fnends. It is by the teach ings of such prejudicial, foolhardy men as the editors of the Star and Democrat that has kept the colored man onslaved to the republican par ty and has in so many instances placed bad men in office through out the South. The wisdom of such men as Vance, Jones and Jarvis, who favor the ed ucational and material advancement of the colored people, has certainly benefited both white and colored in this State. It is true their course has strengthened the democratic party. What care we for that? Should we be as the prejudiced men named above, rather than see othern advance, stay down ourselves t What we want is help, elevation : and if taking everybody else aloDg will elevate us, why tako the whole world. He who says the colored people are not benefited by their school training, both morally and materially, knows not what he says or has a great fondness for telling lies. One writer in the Observer of last Tuesday repeated an asse.„ion pre viously made, that it “unfits the Negro for field labor.’’ That writer may be an intelligent man, but if he knows anything of farming in the North and West; in the free States of this Union, we think he allows his prejudice to get away with his good sense as well as his charity. What is it that pays all the expenses of a government but the property ? There is only a small portion of and a certain class of men who pay the revenue of our national government which supports the army, etc. Are they more entitle to the protection of the government than others? Then what proportion of the whites' of North Carolina pay property tax. We venture to say ione-fifth of the white men of this State pay nine tenths of that part of the taxes paid by white men. Then what must be done with the children of the four fifths who pay only one-tenth of the taxes ? These men have never done anything for the good of their coun try because they were not able. The Negro has been enslaved up-wards of two hundred and fifty years. His labors has made this Southern country all that it is. The few years he has had, hare been improved more rapidly than history records of any people under similar circumstances. We are glad to see that the writer in the Observer conseals his name. He should blush for shame. Were all men created equal, or was the white man made to worship God and the Negro made to serve the white man We are citizens, and why not let the poor colored man share equally with the poor white man? Why draw the color-line in this particu lar, gentleman, that is unfair, un charitable, unchristian. WHAT DOES IT MEAN 7 What means this sudden change —this strike at the colored man by the Democratic party ? Is the poor colored man learning too fast ? This is a serious matter. We must learn, we must continue to advance. 'Tis death if we go back, and ’tis destruc tion to stop. Let your watch ward be: Educate, educate! j Celored Railroad. J Office Gen’l Supt., ) W. W. &O.R. R. J Dear Messenger :—All good-think ing people in the United States are deeply aroused to the interest of the great railroad project, which has been so enthusiastically discussed by all men of prominence connected with every race of civilized men. The leading colored men of North Carolina are putting their shoulders to the wheel, that they may add another spoke to the same, which will some day roll over some of our people, if not us, on to prominence and wealth. Success is surely ahead, and by July 4th, 1883, the first train of ears will run over the course between Wilmington and Wrightsville Sound. Since the meeting of the stockholders in ihis city, the colored race has proven ! itself a grateful, earnest and deter- j mined one, engaged in a struggle to enforce recognition of their man hood, It is thought by many that wc intend building this railroad wholly by the colored man’s capi tal ; and for the information of those we would most respectfully say that such is not the case, for the field is broad and open to ail races of men ; but it is proposed that the i management shall be by the stock holders alone. It is, however, in- : tended to give young colored men an opportunity to become skilled mechanics and engineers at the shops, which will be built for the road. The road will be, must be and shall be built, for we, like 1 “Richilieu," believe “that therc is no such word as faiL” Mr Editor this is another round added to the ladder, and there is room at the top. We propose to buy a large tract of land on the pro- J posed road to erect a grand laboring school, by which all young colored men, or white men, all races of col or, regardless of nationalities or re ligious opinion or faith will have an | opportunity to get an education, if they will. I remember forty years ago in Georgia, in the county of Gwinnett, neartbe county scat there was a laboring school which produc ed some of the best educated men that Georgia affords. In ten years after this school is established you will find but few guests forthcPeni tentiary in North Carolina. In the present condition and state of things thev arc growing up for the same. The sounds are filled with fish oys ters, crabs, clambs, te-, and owing to such a fact there is no possible way of perishing around those parts. A negro will not perish where na ture so bountifully supplies him with food, as it does on the sounds. “Onwaid and opined is on? «im,” These are the views of E. F- M., Gen’l. Supt. W. W. 40. R R.. written by his private Sec’y. Thos- H. Knight. Far the Missed,ex. WAYS OF WOMEN. by eieu. There is a realm where women reigns ’Mid scenes that often vary. By dose observing, yon will find. Not every one a fairy. Men do not on thesurfaoe slop. Decoved by worthless straws; But strike deep down for solid ground, And find the greatest flaw*. Sot choosing the worst to represent The whole of woman-kind; Bat taking the best as a sorer test. Is always right we find. Tis pleasant to some to trifle with men, To flatter and coax awhile; And then with a frown to trample them down And leave with a tn e-y smile. They seem to think it quite a joke To fill man’s life with pain; Bat they who do it, will surely rae it. For ’twill nil come home again. Some try their little baits to hide. Arid perfect seem to be; But a men is wise who seeks a prize, fault he sure Will see. Some a word too many, will say, And know a deal too much; It would be good, if woman would Keep back herself Bom such. They sometimea me the darkest side. And wiil no-see a light one; Somewhat rnr-eyed they glance aside,* And sadly wish a bright one. Os wealth and fame they like to dream; a Bright hope's pathway to tread. Or look and wait fora great estate To come with the men they wed. Sometimes they don't say all they mean, Kor mean just ail they say, Delighting in praiae and flattering ways, You find them giad and gay. Though women’s ways are very queer, Tis their just right to do Whatever they can, to make a man, Both lore and serve them too. But after all their whims and taunts. We find them lovely still, ‘ What can t be cured must be endured, Though grief our bosoms fill. By the soft gray light of a starry night, To our lover's side wa go For as sweet a word as ever was heard. To set our hearts aglow. Their ways though strange, seem lovely To the one who loves them best. Though others scorn, he'll never frown Aad they may tell the rest. Then woman do aa seems you best. For meddling cannot hmt you: If once you find a man who does it Be sure tis all that he can do. »>* The endowment rank Knights oi Wise Men, of Nashville, 'fenn., have insured to the entire Lodges the death assessment. Notice for Rev. G. W. Price- Sr., of which the members in Celesial Lodge, of this city, have aeccivcd theirs, or desir ing the money to be paid within thirty days. The benefit sum of $2,000 to be paid to his widow and youngest son. After all returns are made to the S- G. L. of Nashvil’e, it will be returned to the Celestial Lodge of Charlotte, to be paid to said parties. The Lower Mississippi to be Flooded. Washington, Feb. 16— The floods in the lower Mississippi, near Cairo and Memphis, will cause great loss of prop erty during the coming week. Citizens at riYer towns in th«* lower Mississippi Valley are warned to provide for the appruarhiiig danger. Carolina r » ntral lid* way Thus So 1 GOING West. Lave WUmlugtom I , lAoreoburg. »® :: wSSm, — , , Mourn, IhUWM, ••••4. S’* a in Arrivv i harMte, ‘l* *2T lhm 4 4 am Arrive 55* Teats No. 2 30P0 East. ; TWkarevge.— «l* Arrive Chariot!*. - --J*’ P » leave Chario t*. --- -. K p m . sunk***, - - - * ft p m EBU'-Viaw : ss;ito# . Uue.Nvtoß, ■•4 At a m Arrive WUmlngioo. -150 aro Each eg the store trails connect with the B. AA. Airline for Rairigh. No train, leave char one, tor Witaiagltw, aa Saturday nor Wllmluc tea. eo fioadar- WANTED. AGENTS, QTARTLING as the pages of ro -13 naance—from the lowest depths of shivery to a position among the first in the land. M Life and Times” of FREDERICK DOUGLAS. Written by himself; 15 full page illustra tions; price $2.43 Outrivals “Uncle Tom's Cabin” in thrilling and romantic interest with the added charm that every word is true. A marvelous story most graphically told and of great historic value. This vol ume will be eagerly sought for by the hun dreds of thousands who have watched the remarkable career, and have been thrilled by the eloquence of this wonderful man. Extra terms to Southern Agents. PARK PUBLISHING CO., 7-29-'2m. Hartfoid, Conn. c. a duls & co., Bread, Oakes, Pies and Candies. TRY OUR “ KING OF THE DAY” CIGARS. l-20-3m A Cart-Buggy for Sale, WE are prepared to furnish a cart-buggy at manufacturer’s prices. W. C. BMITH. TIME TABLE Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley R’y. % To take Effect on Monday, June 12th, 1882. DP. (DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.) Arrive. Leave. Fayetteville, - - 4.00 p. m Little River, - 4.40 pm (45 p m Spout Springs, - - 5.10 pm 5.20 pm Swann's station, - - - 6.05 pm H. 10 p m Jonesboro, ... 0.35 p m 6.55 p m Sanford, - 7.05 p m 7.25 p m Egypt, .... 7.45 p m 7.56 p m Gulf, - - - - -320 Pin DOWN. (DAILY EXCHIT SUNDAY ) Arrive. Leave. Gulf, - - - 6 00am Egypt, .... 6.15 am 8.20 am Sanford, ... 6.45 ain 710 a m Jonesboro, ... 7.20 am 785 am Swann’s Station, -800 am 8 On am Spout Springs, - - . 8.55 am 8.05 am Liuie River, ... 8.80 am 835 am Fayetteville, - . -10.15 am THE BEST WAGON —ON WHEELS— IS MANUFACTURED BY FISH BROS. & CO., RACINE, WTS„ WE MAKE EVERY VARIETY OF Farm, Freight and Spring Wagons, And by confining onraclves strictly to one class of work*, by employing none but the X3o»t of WOlCKtli:*, using nothing but FIRST-CLASS IMPROVI*.I> MACHINERY and the VKhV BEST of TlMBfcR, and by a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of the burine?*, we hare jnetlv earneJ the reputation of making “THE BEST WACGN ON WHEELS.” Manufacturers have abolished the warranty, but Agents may, on their own responsibility* give the following warranty with each wagon, if so agreed: We Hereby Warrant the KISH BROS. WAGON No to bo well made in every partic ular and of good material, and that the strength of the same is sufficient for all work with fair usage. Should any h-eakage occur within one year from this date by reason Os defective material or workmanship, repairs for tue same will be furnished at place of sale, free of charge, or the price of said repair*, a p:>r agent's price list will be paid in cask by the purchaser producing a sample of the broken or defe live part* an evidence. Knowing w* can e-ii you. wc solicit patronage from every section of the United States. Send «r Prices ai.d Term*, aud (or a cjpy of THE RACINIC AGRICULTURIST, to *l*ll UltO*. A CO., Haclne, Wife CELEBRATED HBSBfe, “NEW SCALE” and Upright In point of HORACE WATERS & CO.’S WOKLB-KENOWNED ORGANS In Boaatlfnl Cases, Suitable for Parlor, Cbarch and Chapel tie. Orchestral GRAND ORGANS, with Chime of 30 Bells. ITBT PIANO U, OMAI WAUAITD BIX TEAM. IMromta Mid direct lo Parehaaare «nd Shipped to all Part* of fit Conlrf. AT FACTORY PEI CEE. Soad (or lUumtcd CsUlogM. HORACE WATERB & CO. Warerooms, 826 Broadway, i * __ __ FACTOEY, rer. EEOUXE A EAM Prth. J NSW YOf» HI . Great chance to make money. Those who always t;ike advan tage of the good chances for making money that are ottered, lggenerally become wealthy, while •those Who do not improve such Chances remain in poverty. We want many men, women, boys and girls to work for us right in tlieir own localities. Any one can do the work properly from the first start The business will pay mote than ten times ordinary wages hx pensive outfit furnished free. No one who en gages fails to make money rapidly. You can de vote your whole time to tne work, or only \our spare moments. Full information and all ihat is needed sent Tree. Address bTiNSON &»»•, Portland Maine. business now before the public. You can make money faster at 1 work for us than at anything else. Capital not needed. We will start you sl2 a day and upwards, made at home by the industrious. Mi n, BIST women, boys and girls wanted everywhere to work jo/ us. Now.is the time. You can work in snare time only, or give your whole time to the business. You can live at home and do the work. No other business will pay you as well. No one can fall to make enormous pay by en gaging at once. Costly outfit and terms free. Money made fast, easily, and honorably. tAddress True & co., Augusta, Maine. i a week in your own town. 55 outfit free. No risk. Everything new « api i tal not required. We will furnish vmi everything. Many are making fm | tunes. Ladies make as much as men, and boys and girls great pay. Reader, tff: if you want a business at which you can make gaeat pay all the time you work, write for par ticulars to H. Hallett & Co., Portland, Maine. 8-5-ly School Books. To My Customers and the Citi zens of Charlotte. I desire to have it distinctly micler stood, that I am still furnish;:); bo >ks for the Graded Schools either l>y exchange or introductory prices, as cheap as any one in the city. Ini >es not matter to whom yon ar« instruct i| for your books by slips given your chil dren, always understand that they c n lie had at the same rales at my store. Just bring the slips to me and 1 w ill till the order as cheap as you can gel them any where, and will make you a present besides. Very respectfully. JNO. R. EDDINS. 15-2 t ANDERSON & PILGRIM, BARBER SHOP. SPARTANBURG, S. C. WE have the best shop in the ci'.y, and do good work, Givi us a call on Church Street. Shaving 10c. Hair Cut 25c. . J. A. ANDERSON. > A. PILGRIM, j lr01 ‘" 8-12.-ts Barber Shop. Experienced and polite workmen til ways ready to give you a Neat Ilair Cut AND A CLEAN BHAV6. Jno.S. HENDERSON South side—East Trade. 7—ls—6m. STYLE, FINISH, WORKMANSHIP, DURABILITY, *nd QUALITY OF TONE, Have attalaed the HIGHEST STANDARD.
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