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VOK I NO; 59. NEW BERNE j N. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1881 TWO CENTS ' '- : 1 i! - ' .. "-- 1 j.,iLi.:.: ; . .i '- l! LATEST NEWS Edwin D. Morgan -has been nomina ted and confirmed as Secretary of Treasury, j , Henry H. Garrett, a colored preacher of New Yprk, has been appointed Min ister to Liberia. . General Walker, of the Census Bu reau, has resigned; Col. Seaton, chief clerk, will succeed him. Governor Bigelow and, the Connecti cut troops arrived at Charleston Sunday; the visitors were heartily, welcomed and entertained. , . Mr. Edmunds offered a resolution contemplating the appoi ntment of Chief Clerk Shober as actin g Secretary pro tera. Adopted. The Secretary of Stat has issued a work upon e at .5 Washington the cotton goods trade in all parts of the world, for the information of produce rs and manufac turers in this country. . Guiteau's counsel appeals through the rrees for information from parties who i' . ' ' : . : i have teen cognizant of; the insane acts of the assaeein since he left home and relatives lost sight of him. - - i Tli e report of the commission to in vestigate the custodian's office of the Treasury Department at jWashington re fer3 in detail to a number .- of question- able transactions involving Assistant Secretary Upton and others Rates on grain firm Chicago eost have been advanced by ;the Pennsvlva- nia Railroad Company; Chicago to 'New York f cents; to Philadelphia the rate from vs ill be twenty eighteen and to Baltimore seventeen, per hundred. The lpal fraternity of the United States has manifested he' most craven cowardice . in the ma ttrof drferiding- Guiteau. Otis, of Bosto n, even deieniied the, British oldiers wl o shot down the citizens of that city in t e Revolution. Personal. DrW H Barker, of Carteret, is in the .. city. , . j Mr. Chas. IT. Foy, of Trenton, was in the city yesterday. Mr. W F.Howland, of Beaufort, was in the city yesterday. Mr. .Washington Bryan' and family will return to the citv to-night. . i " I Mrs. Yeomans and Miss Ida Yeomans, i - returned by Steamer New Berne. Capt.'E R Page, of Jones, returned ' from the Yorktown celebration yester day. Messrs. W. T. Caho knd W. II. Gas- .kins, of Stonewall, arc; at the Gaston House. ) ' Messrs. J; D and Frank' Snedeker, of ' Brooklyn, arrived by steamer New Berne yesterday, j Mrs. Dennison and Miss Louisia Den- nison, returned from visit yesterday. their Northern Mr. T. C. David, Agent of the Mid- land at Morehead, was at the Gaston House yesterday. President Bnford, 6f the Richmond a native of and Danville Railroad ld JJavie county. Mr. Job. M. Sitersdn. of Martin, Deputy Collector of internal Revenue, leaves for his home tojday. Mr. Geo. H. Browfl Jr., of Washing "-j- ton, arrived in the cfity yesterday, and is stopping at the da'ston House. Owen Dudley, formerly of this city, out for some time & resident of Brook- lyn, returned by yesterday. ! C 'tea mer New Berne Mr. W S Baxte 1 of the house of John R Finley. Nevjv York, dealers in hutter and cheese, le t oi Steamer New Berne last evening. Mrs. M -W- Ch flLnan. wife of the pressman of the Cortatnercial News, re - turned by the Steamei New Berne yester- day from Bostou, wl 9 - : j ere she spent the euaiirer. E. Zoeller, of Tarboro, and Mr. L B. Pennington, of Rocky Mount, both prominent iu the Revenue service, are at t e Gaston House., Local Summary, j Trade good. ; ! : Weather pleasant. je the Neuse.' Carteret Court next week. 1 I. I ' 1 ' i I Nothing in jMayor's Court. v 1 1 r ( Lumber in great local , demand. Cotton continues to accumulate. Dennison has his hundred saw gin. j , - ' ' ; Midland moving much merchandise. j - - - " ' Only one cargo of oysters yesterday. Many Country people in town yester day. New f ! Berne is the most orderly town in the State. Nearly all of the summer absenters have returned; j i ! i . ' , . i City land suburban population near ten thousand I I I j 1 J Great activity prevailed in commercial circles yesterday. y j Atte idancejon Federal Court was not so larg i as usual. j The Midland Road hauled 1,500 bales of cotton yesterday. j I -I '" - Defiance loaded cargo of cotton at Midiai1 d doclfs yesterday. The New Berne had a good inward er list yesteruav . i pas6eng Car Darl Roberts erecting a nice residence on Eden street. ! The evenin All appearance of the moon last g indicated cool weather, j industries and every branch of every business prosperous in New Berne. The jteamj dredge was not at work yesterday, owing to some necessary re pairs. I ij ' f- !."-. ; ! . ;.-...'.. . ... i ' Mr. Detrick suffered two thirteen inch tears in the cloth of his pool table yes- terdayj. - : , : A scoop belonging to the dredgeboat, and weighing a ton, was shipped to Bal timore by the Defiance. Cotton receipts pretty good yesterday. Wilid ducks for sale! in maj-ktt yester day at! 20 cents per pair. , f j It is estimated that the new manage ment of the! Railroaa has doubled for- mer business at this season, SclibonersT Susanj Capt Monks ; Laura, Captl Ireland, went on Howard's ways iestsrday for repairs and repainting. Large quantities of corned mackrej and mulleta arrive daily from Ports mouth, selling readily and for good pricesj . ;;; ; j - j l. j WaierR ofNeuseand Trent continue salt, affording good ' fishing, speckled trout, rock and other salt water fish he ing taken plentifully, ' I Byjthe burning of the Norfolk and Western Railway depot at Lynchburg, Messrs. Reel arid Brother, of our city lo6t twelve boxes of tobacco. ! I ! I -,.-- i New Brne market supplied with the best meats in the State and it is un questionably the finest and the cheapest market, the; year round, in North Caro lina! I ;! :N , . ; : - Smith 6eld gave 15,000 to the Mid land to cross, the Neuse at a point that would carry the road into that place, that sum having been ascertained neces sary to cover the increase in the engi neer's estimates. New Berne, upon good guarantees, it is ,now thought will subscribe $30,000 to the capital stock of the road. The Change op i Schedule. The proposed change on the Midland will take place on Monday.. The train from Goldsboro, it is stated, will arrive here about e'ghto'clock in the morning, and returning to Goldsboro, leare here about 1 six oclock.l We also learn that it is in contemplation to run a mixed dai!y pas- sengef and freight, to leave New Berne in the morning and return at night. ! Mr. Contract Awarded.. The Midland i Company has awarded the contract for the railway bridge across Little River near Goldsboro. , Cotton Moving.. The city draymen 1 were engaged yesterday transfering a large shipment of cotton from the Mid-j land Road to the Old Dominion steamer New Berne. Njbw Machine Shops. The new maj chine shop and foundry works of; Mrl Cuthbert, on Craven . street, are being pushed rapidly forward, and the frame work is expected to be used to'oday. Patterson's Oyster Saloon. Mr. F. T. JPatterson has opened an oyster saloon recently occupied 'by Mr. F. B. Lane, and will supply customers at all hours with the best oysters on the mar- ket. To Sail, for West Indies,- The schooner Melvin, loading for the West Indies, will sail to-morrow. She will hring back a cargo of molasses and fruits, the latter for the Christmas holi days. Bricks and Shotguns. A brick was thrown. through the window of the resi dence of Mr. B. T. Jutice, and he diU charged both barrels of his gun at the miscreant, without effect, however, so far as known. No Connections Last Night. The Midland train had no connections at Gold-boro last night, trains on both the North Carolina and Wilmington and Weldon roads being behind. The mixed passenger and freight Js ordered to bring the passengers on arrival of the delayed trains. , j Two Outward Steamers Yester- dat. The steamer New Berne, of ,.ihe Old Dominion, and tlve Defiance of the Nortli Carolina Steamship Line, left last evening,; neavuy ireigniea. ine xew Bern took 700 bales of cotton and 300 barrels of naval stores ; the Defiance, 900 bale-i of cotton, besides other miscel laneous freights. The Eastern Rice Crop. The Elizabeth City Falcon says of the rice crop of that section: . "Notwithstanding all the talk about rice oeing completely unea up ana ruined by drought, we have found in re npotifee to inquiries that most of our far mers who planted rice have gathered twenty bushels to the j acre. This is about the average. Noah Trublood and others whom we could mention "got up wards of.thirty bushels to the acre. Elizabeth City and Norfolk Rail- mi i r . t ' road I lie laicon says oi tne progress of the Edenton, Elizabeth City and Norfolk Railroad : The tracklayers on the railroad have been removed to the Edenton end and are working on the unfinished part down to Ilertford, a distance of about ten miles, this is the only break in the road from Edenton to Norfolk. The road has been finished up to the Ilertford bridge. We are informed that Manager King will get out a new schedule, embracing Ilertford, in a few days. Musical and Literary Entertain- i ment. The musical and literary enter tainment at Stanly Hall last night for the benefit of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church was an entire success. The'pro- gramme, given in this paper yesterday was carried out, with a single exception, and all performed their parts admirably. The music, instrumental and vocal, was fine, and the literary efforts evinced careful training- and native talent. We think the colored people of NewJ Berne are as intellectual as any in the State, and in all affairs of this sort give evidence of the influence upon the colored race of the literary culture and manners which have distinguished. New Berne for so long in. the history of the State. . Camp Meeting at La Grange. There is to be a camp meeting at La Grange, and an excursion train from New Berne cn Sunday. Enlarging their Business. Owing to the increase of their business, Messrs. J. J. Tolson & Co., on Broad Street, are enlarging their store-house. This is one of the results of advertising in the Commercial News. No Court. District Attorney Al bertson, received a letter by the steamer New Berne yesterday from Judge Brooks stating that he was tod ill to hold court, - i and would not be hereduring the term, ani therefore there will beno session of the United States Court.! The Normal School. The State Normal School, colored, in the old Griffin School Building, has been a very gratifying success. Two'studies, Algebra and Physiology, have been added, and j the Principal, Mr. Geo. H. White, is pieparing for an entertainment at the close of the season. Scs Fourth Page for other Local Matte .J CITY NOTICES Oyster Saloon. David Speight, 3arket Dock, next to the Farmer's Home, desires to inform the public that he has opened his Oyster Saloon, and is now pre pared to serve the very best and freshest oyseis at all hours and in every style. Attentive, polite and skilled waiters. General meals at all hours. Trimmings.--Plaids and Stripes in Silk and Worsted for Trimmings, also beautiful Fringe in Silk and Chenille beaded in Steel, Jet and Irredesent. A large assortment of Tassels and Cord. Brass, Steel and Metal Buttons of latest styles, at A. M. Baker's.! JLadies' Furnishing and Dress Goods. A beautiful line of Children's Hose irt oil colors. Jadam Foy's and Thompson's Corsets. A full line of flan nels, and an elegant line of Dress Goods, and Ladies jand Children's Undervests, at A. M. Baker's. ! Jewelry.--A beautiful and elegan assortment of Jewelry just purchased in New York, at Bell's, the jeweler. Any article ever sold that is not as was repre sented can be returned and the money win oe reiunaea. Dress Goods Lower.-Drgss Goods are lower this season than for many years. Black Cashmere, all wool, from 40c to $1 00. A beautiful line of Versales cloth or mourning, at A. M. Baker's. If in need of clothing, drop in at Jos Bchwerin's, where you will find the most stylish suits and reversible overcoats ever brought here. i The handsomest assortment of gent's neckwear, and warranted all wool under. shirts in white and scarlet, at Joseph tichweriu's. Gentlemen's Under w ear. Gents Undershirts in all wool and merino in best styles, at A. M. Baker's. Choice Groceries and Farmers Sup plies. We warrant all goods aa repre sented. I Alex. Miller. Call at Jos. Schwcrin's and look at latest styles Yale and Fifth Avenue hats. Best Brands Family Flour, at J Alex. Miller's. Try Our Butter, it can't be beat. Alex. Miller. . Groceries, High in quality but low in prices, at Alex. Miller's. LEINSTER DUFFY - ' ! ' Dcakrin DRY GO 013, GROCERIES, j BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS TOBACCO, SNUFF, CIGARS, etc. - ! ! - - At Cheap Jolm's Jorner, . Middle and Sol Fr. fits., aulSVai NEWpERNE. SPFCIAL XOTKES. Cloaks and Ulsters. Fine Cloaks of latest style. ! A beautiful line of beater and jur cloth for Cloak's and Ulsters, at A. M. Baker's. .-I , if Examine New Crockery, China, Glasi ware, Hood and Willow Ware. Good shown with pleasure. Alex. Miller. MILLINERY, ffp. FALL OPENING OF- Millinery Goods ! Wednesday and Thursday, October 19th and 2oth MRS. DEWEY WITH PLEASURE announces to her numerous patrons and, frien is among the ladies of New1 Berne and throughout the surrounding counties, mat she has returned from several weeks visit to the cities (and markets of i the North, where, after ob- serving ana studying tne j i. .. Latest Styles, -: . - j . she boucrht with trreat care and na- tint labor,1 one of the handsomest and, largest stocks of ; MILLINERY GOODS over brought to New Berne, -and at prices lotter than ever before jenown. 3me to the opening and see our oods and learn the prices. 1 NEW 1111 1 lYFllV I'DMN t JI1UUUIUII1 UVUUi I Oetabor' Opening Day:: Wednesday, 19th. M ISS KATE L, CARRAWAY ia re turning thanks to her friends and customers for their libeial patronage in. the past, begs to inform the public thai' she has just returned from the Northern cities with a fine, large ami vacLedv.ftjt sortmentof Millinery, eth bracing; eiry article of Ladies' Goods Zep&j bt afrt kinds, crocheted Worsted Goo&k Ho tions, occ.; of the LATEST STYLES AND PATTERNS, which she offers at the very Lowest Prices, puch goods have been wflTered in (New Berne. The ladies of the city and surround ing country are respectfully invited to an inspection or her stock. She has taken the agency for BUTTE RICK'S PATTER NS, I ana win be pleased to serve them to an er customers. j New Berne, Oct, 18, 188!. j ' Ojenii' of Millinery Goods !; WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19th, 1881.' MRS. S. H. LANE will exhibit herr beautiful stock of fine Millinery and Fancy Goods . at her stand on Middle Street (nexdooV to A. G. Hubbard's office) Wednesday. October 19th, 1881. This stock waa it. lected by Mrs. Lane in person, and" with:. gicai care, cmuraces au me r i ! S LATEST STVESj and the public genera'ly arp cordially in-2. viteu iu t-Aamine Tier goous Dciore pm. cnasing casewnere. New Berne. Oct. 18th. FOR SALE. ONE 30 EI. P. PORTABLE ENGINE and Boiler, in good order. 1 One set Saw Jfill Irons, with saws and trucks. I ! ' . ...-. One 4-ply 1 10-inch Rubber B!t;V fifty feet long, new. ;. . - : . f - Above wilt be sold for $730 cash or $55) negotiable note; six and twelve months' time, 8 per cent, interest. AA. diesa B. II TYSON. sep lStr Box 45, Wilso. N. C.
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