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H. C. WALL, Emtob awd ?bp?bietob. Office: ftYFJt EVERETT, WALL' A COMPANY'S. gTJB8CEIPW01ffTXATSS': ' year, tiiutiiwHww. $1.50 8x months, . ,75 t& All subscriptions accounts must be paid; i advance .- . 1 . Advertising rates furnished on ap plication. . t PUBLJSHKD EVERY THURSDAY. DOCKETS LETTER OP AO- We do not hesitate to say that we kave never read a document which startled us. more by its reckless and unauthorized assertions than the let ter of Col. , (X Hi Pockery accepting the ivomination given him, by what be characterizes "as noble a body of men as ever assembled in, the State." The writer of that remarkable epis tle must not have- had access, to the needed ; information or he could hardly haVe stifled his conscience by a total disregard. of. the facts, which ought to be known, and are known, to all intelligeat men. His statements la regard to th e finances indicate very clearly that on this subject he is poorly inform ed .Those who know him will not be surprised at, thafc. No sensible maa could ever have doubted that under the "magnificent system" of taxation adopted by Cob D,'s party there would be a large surplus in the Treasury unless it was squandered by useless extravagance approach ing -robbery. But under Mr. Ar thurs administration the Treasury was not c'kept depleted," if the Re ports, of "John. Sherman, that able and unequaled financier," are to be believed. WV respectfully suggest to Gob Dockery that he should have zead the report of Mr. Sherman be fore he made an allegation so desti tute of truths There Las. been ru time within ten. years when the Treasury bal ances. were such as CoL Dockery as serts, and he did not have any auth ority for. his statement. A eandi date for Governor should be more guarded in his language, especially when be writes anything for publi catioiv We defy him to show any xeportof Mr. Manning which gives -the balances in the Treasury as he states them. He cannpt do it.- When Col. D. wrote his letter (which rivals Baron Munchausen, who is surely his 'type of historian and nar rator). Abe balances were nothing like what he alleges. Why, on tbe 30th of June, just seven days after CoL D's famous letter appears to have been written, the total amount in the treasury was a little oyer $700, 000,000, and. after deducting the gold and silver- certificates and cur rency,. the balance was not $155,- 000,000, as he saysover $375,000, 000. , , .This was in the Treasury, of the -United States, and not in Mr, Cleveland's treasury,, as Col. Dock ery calls it.. But gentlemen like Col - D may not properly appreciate-the difference between one treasury and another. As to the purchase of bonds, it is probable that Col. D. thinks that the Secretary of, the Treasury can force bondholders to sell their bonds, and can, whenever he chooses, purchase to the full extent, of the means in the Treasury. We really thought that the holder of a bond not ma ture bad the right to. sell or keep, at his pleasure. The -present adminis tration has, in this respect, followed the plan pursuedJby its "illustrious predeeesso," when the "unequalled financier John Sherman" was at the head ,of the. "Treasury.. The whole evii eomes out of a policy of taxa tip, approved by CoL D in his let- ' .terj. which takes too much money from the pockets of the people. his party would have reduced the tariff and repealed other sources o; taxation vthat,i surplus would have been in, that pockets of the- people, The pretense is simply ridiculously IrrpoccitieaL -CpL, D.. has entirely forgotten, tha when he was a member of Congress he.wasjistribatipg free trade docu mentstrthe extremist ,f free trade written -.by J Moore over the signature of "A Curipsi-b'hoy." Then ' h,di4 not hold the views which he now professes, notwithstanding he . jo alleges . ; But Col. Dl. says. that the Demo crate have had it in their power ever since 1876 to haverepealed. the In ternal Revenue system," ; We have riot tbharity to think he was sin , cere when, he made that statement -. iie. Knows better, than that, fie Xnows ioor that in 187Q his part' bicfj established it, had that power andcid not use it, even. :tjough: his powerful voice may baveffca'ltedxfor itJ' 'He knows, or ought io jfnow,- for he has been a member of Cori-f gress that all ..legislation. rhust nasi, the House; and Senate and be ap proved by the President, unless two thirds shall consent to the passage notwithstanding the objections of the President. 'He knows that the 45th Congress, commencing March 4th, 1877, ha4 a Bemocratio House and a Republican Senate, the Presi : dent beinga Republican He knows that the 46th Congress had a Democratic House, a Democratic Senate (by two majority), and a Republican President. He knows that in the 47th Congress toth Lhouses were Republican and there was a Republican President. He knows that until Mr; Cleveland was inaugurated there was a hostile Sen ate and there has been one ever since. And vet he has the reckless boldness, or something else, to assert that the Democrats have had the power to enact any legislation. He knows better, and he should have had more regard for his reputation. There is no. excuse for such falsifica tion of. facts. If the Interrial 'Rev enue system is usurpation and he says it is his party is responsible or it, and, he knows it. What CoL D. says in regard to the Blair" Bill can be disposed of by in- orming him tluxt his candidate for the Presidency, as a Senator voted it And yet he is for Harrison ! On the whole, we have never seen a letter more replete with false alle gationsunworthy of a man eho is a candidate for Governor than the one which we are reviewing. Its attempts to mislead are so glaring that no intelligent man will be de ceived. We suggest to him, in con clusion, that the less ho has to say or write upon the subject of finance the better for him. On this branch of politics, or business, he knows too little to instruct anybody. It would have been belter for him if he had called together an advisory council and submitted to it, his letter before allowing it to go to the public. Such a council would not have permitted so crude and unworthy an epistle to have seen the light of day. We may comment very freely on this letter hereafter. What we think we shall say. EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE. Wilmington, N. C, July 9. Dear Rocket: We are here to night as spectator and hearer at the grand demonstration of the Democ racy of the Cape Fear region in rati fication of the action of the great party of the country in placing its tickets National and State in the field of political combat. The party is well represented on the occasion by illustrious leadership in its councils. At the risk of seeming invidiousness in comparisons, where so many men of note are assembled, we propose to mention some names. First in or der we should mention Judge Fowle, the superb standard-bearer for the office of Governor. He is accompa nied by the Attorney-General, David son, and Superintendent of Public Instruction, Finger, and the new candidate for the office of Auditor, Rev. G. W. Sanderlin. The recent nominee for the Sixth Congressional District elector, S. J. Pemberton, Esq., is also present. The East is well represented in -the -persons of Col. Kitchen, of Halifax, and the resident favorites of this section, Col. Wad dell and Maj. Stedman. Others not a few prominent in the politics ,of their respective sections, and of the State, are here. It looked like the fires of '81r had -suddenly leaped to a full blaze, although so early in ine campaign, wnen an imposing procession, headed by the Y. M.- D C of this city, hatted in front of the Often House and gave three cheers heartily for '-'the next -Governor, of North ; Carolina;' Dahiel G. -Fowle." That gentleman soon presented him self and took a seat jn the carriage, thence, in rear pf the procession, to to the speakers stand, accompanied by; an array of speakers and thous ands of people who surged along. the street eh route for the objective point treiore tne inspiring stranis of music ' had announced the time for the gathering of the. people ;ap pre hension was felt that the domonstra tion, owing to short notice tind the heated . term , could" Wot and would hot measure up tdthe'req ot the occasion. Those ho feel keenly at heart 'he intefests of' the n111. thejissues hbat stake, expressed frf eTy suoh apprehetisiorisl But when the fervor of the masses promptly took shape and the old time enthusiasm of the Democrats wastpn' such fears wrsydisplaced ; by a general impulse of joy,Kof the Bign$ iwere not , to be mistaVehv-- nu zzas r en t j.ne, ai r,-s Ky-rojcKeis ; as cended the Iwhoje city :was4 qiiieiy Ha ffene fpn lbonfjfes,ahd Den-. ocratic feehrig mounted (tf'flhe' full' height of the seething thcrmprrieter. To say the ratification hereto- night, fitly represented as the initial big gun pf thecanvass, was a success as such, is not enough. It was an ovation, and, one long to be remem bered, in honor'bf Grover Cleveland and DanieUG J?q wle. as Jlie greAt heads of the army now being mar shalled .for battle.- We had hardly thought . it possible to arouse the people to such heights of enthusiasm 3f thus far in advance -of the actual fight; -but it was done, and we feci as'we write that the people at large are entering, the political lists in old North Carolina with more of the glo w of victory in their bones than .was ever experienced by them before. And why should they not? .The sky is unquestionably bright, and we predict a steadily continued brightening as the fight progresses. It is not for us to attempt a report of the different speeches delivered to-night to an audience of at least three thousand persons, many ladies being present. Suffice it to say Judge Fowle was himself the win ning, silver-tongued orator. . His speech verified the promise so well set forth in hjs handsome introduc tion at the hancjs of the presiding officer of the meeting, Lieut.-Gov Stedman. He was followed each speaker being admirably presented by the graceful chairman by At torney-General Davidson, Superin tendent Finger, Rev. G. W. Sander 1' 1 itr tt Ty i -i -r t-i nn, voi. vv. xi. jvucnin, J. rni- berton, and last, but not least by any means, by Col. Waddell who, in re sponse to a rousing call from the people, advanced and fired the clos ing shot that crowned the interest ing hour with complete success. Not another word was needed. The vast crowd dispersed satisfied with present results and flushed with hope of the grander achievement at the polls next November. Frcm a Cotton- Manufactxirsr. Cor. of the Wilmington Star. Pee Dee Country, July 5, '83. Editor Star :-4n his speech in the House of Representatives, op posing any reduction in the taxes upon imports, held up by his friends as a model of argumentative ability Mr. McKinley, of Ohio, complained of the present administration, be cause one of the departments had awarded a contract to a foreigner, who Offered to deliver two thousand pairs of blankets at only 30 cents a pair cheaper than an American agreed to take. The government which of course paid no duty on these blankets, showed its economy to the pitiful extent of but six hun dred dollars in the transaction- sum which this great statesman re garded as too small for considera tion ! My authority is the New York Journal of Commerce. If the agents of the -government would always be so observant of the trust Committed to them, the coun try would have cause to rejoice lhe department should be com mended rather than condemned for even so little economy in one tran saction, as the meager sum, as Mr, McKinley, the organ of his party regards it, of six hundred dollars But my object in noticing it, is to call attention to one fact which the statesman establishes. It is this: "Eighty per cent (the present rate of duty on blankets) is not need ed for the ample protection of the manufacturers of blankets, for it is the manufacturer and nbt'the labor er whose interests Mr. McKinley'i party are so anxious to advance, Supposev the foreigner offered to deliver the goods at two dollars pe f pair, then ' the domestic- producer if Mr;' McKinley is to be believed admitted, by his proposition tha h & could com pete with 15C per e'en duty.' If they were ot the value o three dollars then i0 per cent would cover the' difference in the cost o production. If the grade was four dollars' then' dnly 7 J percent were needed. ' 'Now what is ' the profit to the 1 poor laboring manXifaelitrer when iie gels 80 per cent ad vantage '?" Any man wj)o is nt to be a freemaii'cnn make this calculation' Any tariff tor revenue, which is at such a rate as to coyer the diflerence m the cost ot production in this country and in Europe or- elsewhere will place all our manufacturers and others on terms of equality, and thus allow them to have an even chance with all the world. Then we shall have the "survival of the fittest." If the duty should be largely in excess pf his our own people would have th advantage No honestmnn can ask any more tbahf Ink" tit ;the.p3rty wnose organ air. v.iiii;niciinM-y 3 "; n:iir .i.tf .ml . LI I is wants vthc ntanuiactU-er.U) get a much greater advantage b'yv having the taxes so exhorbitant that he can monopolize the American niarktt and : then: charge whatever he. can get for his' product, the laborer re ceiving just what his employer chooses tu give. The purchaser of He goods pays whatever the tnanu- fiiclnrer chooses to ask. The. manu- acturex, following a natural law of rade, gets Lis labor in an oprn m;ir- ket and. at the lowest rate. He 'will do this, even if he has to import French-Canadians as.New England factorios do or Chinese, as General Benjamin Harrison desires to do. pur Southern manufactories do not need any protection at all. Nearl every vessel which leaves the port of New York carries out do mestics, even to England, and, in deed, some goods made of iron and steel. They also take large quanti ties of cheese and leather. Examine the manifests as they are published in the Journal of Commerce, and they will "a tale unfold whose light est word" would "harrow up the soul" of every honest man who be lieves that good government is meant to "promote the general wel fare." Manufacturer of Cotton Goods. From the telegram in to-day's morning papers, we learn that the tariff fight will be transfered to the Senate. It is positively asseited that an order has promulgated from Republican headquarters, directing the Republican members of the House to abstain from further dila tory practice and ullow a vote to be" taken on tne Mills bill and it is thought a vote will be reached July 14th. The fight will then be trans fered to the Senate, where the Re publicans will offer a substitute, which will repeal the tobacco tax, the tax on alcohol used in the arts, and reduce the tariff on sugar forty or fifty per cent. Durham Tobacco Plant. Kansas City, July 9. The most disastrous storm that has visited Kansas City for years, rnged from 9 o'clock last-night until 12. During the height of the storm, Eighteenth street for seven blocks became a tur bulent river which flooded all hous es to the depth of two feet, and at Twenty-third and Vine, the fifteen foot culvert w;is inadequate to the immense voluuie of water which backed up, carrying away two hous es, the inmates of which" were only rescued with the greatest tlifliculty. Those who saw the storm say that it was undoubtedly a cloud burst. The reports of death and destruction are numerous, but thus far no fatal i ties have been verified. Duckteu's Arnica Salie. The best Salve in the wpvld for bruises, cuts, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores' tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures rues, or no pay required.- It 13 guaranteed 10 give penect satisiaction, or money re tunrted. rnce cents per box. For sale by 1 nomas fo. Cole. The Asheville Sun has passed into the hands ot Messrs. YY. F. Randolph and J. P. Kerr, sole owners and ed itors, who say : "In politics we shall always advocate unmixed Democ racy." We wish the new proprietors every success. Coins to See Mel In My New Quarters n 1 . ... in tne elegant new brick store at the stand iormerly occupied by Steele Bros. & Co., Sip :: tie :!;; 1 h where I expect always to keep a full line 01 an gooas usually kept at a general store llftvc jiuw Km nanu rieacnea Uoods opnng ana summer Calicoes, Ginghams Seersuckers, Piquets and Other Dress. Goods suited to the season. In clothing I offer a variety of Alpaca, Linen and -Seersucker ooats and V est3, and also a nice assort ment of white and checked Marseilles Vests some of which cannot fail. to please you. DTL T. S. COLE XI" 1 1 1 nloA Ix f .3 2.T ' i 1 1 ,M" iov wuuu mere wild uis Urucrs We will not be undersold for the cash and don't you forget it! ' a. W. COLE. July 2nd, 1888. GREENSBORO Fe male College. . GREENSBORO, N. C. THE: sixty -seventh session of this.pros pcrous itistitutfon begins on 'the 22nd of Angusl, 1888. - - -,. . -. Superior advantages offered in all the departments of . learning usually taught in Female Colleges of high grade. Instruc tion given in Type-writing and Stenogra phy adso.;". Terms moderate. For catalogue apply to T. if. JONES, President, 'Subscribe for the campaign Rocket. James S. Gol.dston, DEALER IN 4 SUGAlt, COFFEE; MEAT, MOXASSES, V4. FEpUR M.ELL; "TOBACCO, ;4 CANNED GOODS, CANITIES, NUTS, RAISINS, and ev erything usually kept in a first-class gro cery store, all of which will be sold as cheap as the cheapest. DON'T FAIL to give me a call when in want of anything iff my line. You shH hav eourtus at tention, and rock bottom prices Youra Truly, - J. S. OOLDSTON. JUST RECEIVED t- KAA UNTRIMMED HATS, just from tJJJ New York, which I am selling from 15 cents up. Don't go bare-beaded when you can buy a Hat for 15 cents, any color and Bhape desired. TRIMMED HATS, from New York, which 1 am closing out cheap 40 cents up. You win wonuer now 1 sell tliem bo cheap when you see them. JJon t fail to come, as it will pay you ; and 'besides, you can save from 50 cents to $1.00 by coming to see me. It is a well-known tact that 1 self Hats and Millinery Goods than they can be bonjht elsewhere, and a trial will convince you. 150 bunches Tips, Pompons, Plumes and Feathers all the latest stvl'3 from. Plain to Shades. Nice line of Beau tiful Tips 25 cents up. Satins, Silks, Ribbons, Gauzes, ulls all colors and prices. In short, anything in the Millinery line. 1 can Save You Phoney, as I bonght largely and paid the CAtSH for all my poods. Don't fail to come and see me. All orders will receive prompt at tention. I can be found in my new build ing, two doors from Mr. Dckery. JtajfNice iue of Silk Pira3ols, cheap. (Blaude is with me and has a full hne of Dry Gocds, Notions, Shoes "and Groceries wli'cli he is selling as CHEAP as you cah buy dse where. Give him a cj.il. Mus. SUE P. cAN": pi'JRD, R.jckir.fe:..i, N. C. April 4, 1885-tf. The Reliable j'lzuze 0F- T. L. Seigie & Go. is now filled to overflowing wit j new and 6tyhsh Spring Noveltic-s. Each department is complete in variety, style and quality. BARGAIN KIL 1. Spring Dress Goods. 3 1 inches wide, m beautuul shades of B:owu, Greys, Tans, ic, in plain, stripe and . jiiud, at the low price of 25 cents per vard. A line of FINK CAiH MERES in all the new colors at 2b cents a yard, double width. Wo carry the largest and finest stock of FIXE DRESS GOODS and TRIMMINGS in the State. Beautiful Braid Sets for waists at 60 cents. All kinds of Braid Sets, Gimp, Jets, etc., in all shades. We keep everything to be found in a first-class dry goods store. We take pleasure in stating that oKjiiM ijiuli'j, ot Richmond county, i3 now with us, and any orders given us will receive his personal attention We have a first-class DRESS MAKING ESTABLISHMENT in connection with our business. All of our work guaran teed to give satisfaction. Give us a trial, either by personal visit or through our order department. We guarantee satisfaction. T. L. SEICLE 8l CO.. 11 West Trade Street, Charlotte. N. C. University of H.Cafflai CHAPEL HILL, X. C. The next session begins Aug. 30 Tui tion reduced to $30 a half vear: Poor stu dents may gWe notes. F'acultv of fifteen teachers. 1 hree full courses of study lead ing to degrees. Three short courses for the training of bpfriness meny 'teachers physicians and pharmacists. Law school fully equipped. Write for catalogue to Hoy. KEMi P. BATTLE 27-lm- President. k Ills Co.. 7 MANUFACTURERS OF Cassimeres, Jeans, FLANNELS, LINSEYS, CQTTONADES,&c oI$rded cheapifor:a8h or on shares. ,;,WOOk WANTED, for which pay "cash, er exchange goods. .n-uuress aw communications to - G. E. WISHART. -. . Sec'y Hamlet Woolen- Mills. Co v, : . i ; Rockingham, N. C. Of Interest to Ladies. Ik. k F. Wd's, ntfot DIE Having juit retornad, from New York, I Stock off niillinery and Fancy Goods ever shown in Rockingham. I was vrr run ful in selecting my stock to get tbe LATEST XJ: 7f YORK STYLES. As I anticipate a large busines? th:.-srr.son I will endeavor to sell goods cheaper than ever. My stock consists nf r.:i ii- lvii. rh?.j-r in I rdies' and Children's Htu and BonDets, trimmed and cntrirtn.ecl. pnt .ul it i.d cil rs in Tips and FeslL-r, Silks, Satins, Morie Silks and Gauzes f -viy !cc.rirti' n f- r hat and dress trimming' Flowers in all tbe leading styles and n.; t, i!k rvr trd Velveteens in all tbe new Spring shades, Ribbons in Satin and iLtdctl i:cctT trcf phtin edge, frc-ra No 1 to a sash ribbon. ' . . .. I have a delightful line of Parasols ;n all tl. Iwdir? !tv!f. rerr cfceap! A'wa r.ew find Fancy Leads,) Children's Lace Caps, Thanking vou very mnch for past patronage, I solicit a continance of the same. S& COUNTRY ORDERS carefully and promptly filled. Washington Street,.... Is in store for those who come first to make selection from my New Spriug Goods, ibr I am now receiving 6"ne of the largest stocks of 4 that I ever offered to tbe trade, and I have carefully selected eni and bought tkem for the cash and am confident that I am now able to make prices to suit tbe times All I ask is to call and examine my goods and get my prices before you purcba ard I know I can suit yon. My stock of Dry Goods and Notions is now complete and consinU of a beautiful l:r of Prints, Satines, Lawns in all colors, Piques, Nainsooks, Linen Lawns, Embroidered Dresses and all-wool and half-wool Dress Goods in all qualities and shades, Gir.ghwns and, rn fact, everything in tbe line ol Dry Goods and Notions. I have also received the largest line of Shoes I ever offered to the trade, and they ars cheaper than the cheapest. My stock, of Clothing, Hats, Groceries) Tinware Wooden and Willowware, Crockery, ic, is just beautiful and will suit anvbodv 1 also keep on hand a large lot of FURNITURE, auch as Bed trad a. Mattress, Ac. Remember the old advice of your fnend Don't e!ep on the floor wben vou caa buy bed frame at Watson'a for tbe small aum of $2.00. - . ' Lln P KRANICH A BACH, I EMERSON. A SCHUBERT. N HARRINGTON, O BAY STATE. s . a 3 n H! a" n n n S" in 3". JLm. S 1? Q J 353 , RALErGii, r. c. The Prettiest Girl in Town WEARS A JERSEY BOUGHT of 17. T. COVEHGTOn tk CO., WHO HAVE IH "STOCK A beautiful line of JerseysWraps,;Gr5yes, prints, dress Goods, ; Trimmings, Neckwear, Hjqsiery, . nd. vteryth,ng lse needed by the people of this co'm'muiuty, 11 of winch will be sold as low as ny on else will sell them. ."aT V '? W. T. COVINGTON 8c CO. The Motto the People Like : "Quick Sales and Small Profits;" And that Bball be my motto and practice in dippcsinR of the LARGE STOCK OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS . wi-iici-i is is:oav ir my stoke. I CA1T1T0T ENTJlEEATE, . tl-1 fniden necF9aT .: but I do ask you, if you orwa.t anything in the aj of Dry Goods or Groceries, to. r!l and aee me, becjtcse I can rive ye-a twre - H.C;;DblKKERY. H. S LEDBETTEk. JU 8. LEDBSTXEB, JR. JiEDBBTTBR- BROTiliiRS Have just opened out at the old stand of H. C. Dockory, a full and COMPLETE STOCK op OF ALL KINDS, AND - Farm Supplies,, towhicli they invite lhe attenUon of &je public. We propose to sell a cheap as any in the market. Give us a call. LED BETTER BROS. Attention I am prepared to offer tbe largest and Lett Ivors' Hat and t aps, and a great many otL- ....-ROCKLNOHAM; 1 C. o CO O R G A N S KIMBALL, t I i MILLER, BRIDGEPORT, I I NEW ENGLAND, I BEETHOVEN. cc The finest and most popular intr nenU before the public ONE HUNDRED af these pianos purchased by 4h grttt Mew England Conservatory ol Music, and in dairy use at that Inttrtut c. Dont fail to examine these pianos which art creating such, a furore among cur best mutlcians. For full Information about lowest prices, terms, etc write or call ca J. F. UcKffiSOg, Ctstral Aftat, ' ? ' , rAntlXBCRG. w. c ENGINE AND. SAW MILL KT. SALE. 1 20-hore power Torta BcHlet; 1 20-horee Detached Erp.r 1 Saw Mill, being the same as lately c i ra"fi byH. A. DeBerrv. Address MEQKLENB0RG IRON W0EK, Chariot U, N. C.
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