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LATER POLICEMAN SIIOT GRANGERS DISBANDED PLEASANT WEATHER N. C. MERCHANTS IN THE CITY. ETC., ETC. M li. . ' . ! I' ' j IS . - : . 1 r ' : ' 1 .'-.- - - , i.i I ' turbance on the street j As yet it is not known who shot him. They are still at large. 4 Ilobson, it is I thought, will not recover.1 j U PLEASANT WEATHER! ; to-day , but the people are afraid it won't last long and carry their umbrellas under their arms.4 Wo notice a good many K. C. merchants in the city, purchasing their spring goods. The' people of Richmond are h PATRONIZING THE "TORCH" with a vim and wish us much suc cess. k i "W. A. B. - Ford's Hotel, April 1,1874. 5 AV"e left Oxford on last Tuesday mnrtiinor fPTnhnrlnno' nn thf Rtnfyn ! so well manaered bv CanL A. P the same time gives our adver- Spencer,) in company with a hard- j tisera much better showing. jOur war man, that kept trying to paper how compares favorably, in j niake us believe that persons deal- point of size and appearance, WithinS wim nia,npnse wouki save ! iT money and expense. Ave believe other ; counfry papers, while the in pn Lome enterprise and price is mnch less, i on Have jnow atvIse VOuto trade with bur broth- thc work "ot two boys before you. Judge for ourself ! All we ask is'if you tlnnk we deserve your patronage, give, it to us. WHO ABS NOT SUCCESSFUL Fashionable Education- and Starving. Genteel 2 o man who Is thoroughly edu " f r" nrtive business duties in- 11 u'.v.' 4 !ivy tojiABORiand The id glow.- : r. over-ore. the en;! able tn vhny for the "iv A. and formic. ' In the city ci York ale::: there are four eand lawyer-, and two the 4 re Torch-Light Correspondence Raleigh, N. C, : March 26, 18741 5 Messrs Editors: ' !. Permit me to add a little to your "lorcn. , i am giaa to see that it is increasing m the; quality and quantity of "light" jthat it sheds. May you. always remem ber that 4 The only lights that safely lead,. Are those that shine from Heaven !" er passenger, the hardware man. i ri Hence, let your light smne with tures that kept speaking of their T J , R . well, known shop m Oxford. 3d, t and reiigi01refleCtion of those a-lawyer ;wlio would be pleased to ,feanis of iLhle03mS3 that shine aeeominouaie me citizens oi vjran- i w :itJ 4i. i.iiv Al I from above. vine, tin, -.was. u leiiuw mat t i ' l : :j ; ! n - v Iialeigh is becoming i excited was continuallv talkmo" about a V, ... . , ' .. good . iitibn cditeHn!? was aboard; ready and willing to "-'"U i . u Si morals have erone to waste i under receive subscriptions, etc., for his 5 i V paper. We arrived at Henderson 1" rrT:Tx.Jrr, ; -li. . - i- i r - i u i unci mere xa a, iuuu ervviwiiurui. without any limbs beinr broken. U-r. j.. i j. .-x - - r ju i . The Wh were cut short by the keen whistle ot the : , IRON HORSE lat came puffing and blowing a- in an its glory. "All aboard!" ted the conductor. We 3d and were borne along aess speed. yj - No doubt it is greatly needed, but mumpsare flourishing there. bailots and hJeJe exceeding le m Henderson our reveries i4. kui l i m make of thu rei ped at Weldon and call- IOr, ly 1 unreliable missionaries ! To a great extent, State law and! muni cipal law are the virtual allies and protectors of the worst evils in so ciety. Men love votes more than virtue ; and place commands not only a better price than' purity, but recklessly do many sell purity We have also a lodge of gran gers. Now I like the grangers tor fhev are the farmers : friends ; indeed aUlof them afe.deeply ui tooofoi Vr aoTinnltnre. Witness the lodge herei The master is a wheel wright, the treasurer is a uuuer, tHe secretary a dry goods clerk who cultivates -nothing but his iriustache. and the doorkeeper or sentinel (or whatever tne name oi his office) is a shoemaker who his not even a potato patch. The remaining male members consist oi a! merchant, a. sewing machine nip.nt and L two farmers. Is this a J specimen brick of the grange building? j f : r jYour dorrespondent "Bart" has given an account af Shake-rag, a territory adjacent unto these parts which is mcorrect in one particu lar and Irwish to set him right. Tie: manufacture of corn whiskey did flourish in Shake-rag, but has bebn abandoned since Bart left the neipkborhbod. Since his article was pupjished several Oxford men are said to have visited Shake-rag with a view of locating there.! He should correct his error about the corn whiskev or it mav have a disas trous effect on the census propects of Oxford. I The store house and sroods of Sanuel Fowler ' Esq at Center Grove .Person Co were I destroyed by fire supposed to have originated accidently on Wednesday lastJ The loss was heavy but the insurance amble ! H K. M. n A-n n n i -i livi:- i decent 1 iiity. The rr.oct bral busir.cr -)nbly Cir r-jlvtl. j physicians possibly cT It is" hevou importiint . ofXev-Y( hv a lmi: are knov, . any thing i living Tl course-in such an cnii. :utly ; l.l- .11 n , nicdical profession, and tho rnmo may be said of the clerc-y. Jor nv . alism is no exception. It is nir j you know, to be a v.Titer for ". . Bro. Manning, of the nes, and found him h ; x representing the . nourishing condition. " ere thus ruminating .vs and we are oil ingat ; :rsburg -1 . 1 c. . ill t , 221 u Lie re- n 1 1 ..TO OWlll.or 0 ndent brother, se days of pain ; 4 over, ink again-" urs in Peters- newspapr that the-' busii thev n:: ce?sful i:. dling pem And tau3 it com biu buTuc Tliere : nice wc: " competr tlio tho 5 pursuit little demand for .'t'.o world, and i for it is enormo;:?. ' Men tram.! each other down in " the fierce ;::irctition. ButtL:ro; and alv. . ; vill be a dcir. : . ; i the world's I KVrswill dwv i:?jh priced. C:: " wr.ys be found in , any cerain L Jity-feat it may I j r found : ; :re. The chance : " - world's bu.:iii. j hundred to c: wor;; nets fie!:. be scare o -cess may ii V- ( ' .nv ; I .iter, commr a. "vcaltlu ':. Avc:i Gen. Woodson is in ' the West, interviewing the Ball Mountain Earthquake. It is to be hoped that he will at least catch the fears of the mountaineers sufficiently to prompt him to join their prayers. Among-the events of St Patrick's day in Raleigh I note first, the r-nr m-mra 1-tt T r rV 1 l 1 XI iSAA DKJlllLO. DUlIti U V LUC VUULl- Su olicpriestTsongshat we think. ivelv and necd noi be suu b aD but if .y . snn.ff at. nil. Rhnnld nntenmA fmm the lips of a priest before the pub- i: . .i . . n ii I i ! ue; ana, seeoncuy, ine aanemg of the Editor of the Sentinel. Tow it is hard to decide why that editor danced. Surely he is too sedate a man to greatly enjoy' an Irish dance (or he ought to be) and td. no one imagined he could havA l does pour, thought himself graceful. Still .uorted to be .he was m the "ring" on the 17th out we will test j much as he abuses "rings,'1 and he s ' ought to be ashamed-of himself "V nnn r.rmnico r nr ar -nnmrt-nck. - t 1 I l wlillUV Ky UM ' v ire as it has Daniel Webster said he didn't "few weeks, know enough to dance ! What 3at it will did Cicero say about it ? Ask Rev. ieip une tanners Mr. W . Mr. Iunfrsburv has sold his new ) paper, it is sincerely- noped ne uiivuuiut i nm dwu iuck.e uic uiuu auiu, iui ibiuess, we l uo not Know, nis superiors in tne sanctum in the whole " editorial corps of the State. K I had a pa per, whether literary, political or religious, I would count ; his pen for my columns He Is evidently extraordinary bom as a reader and a writer. "Snuff your Torch," and believe me i ours trulv. JM" l j . '..- I .A Mr. W., says Cicero did not have time to dance. Anacreon, the Greek poet,' may have taken a step in that direction, as he some ing are under 2" 804 'i ?p iedvy euierprise. i 1 ) ,'3 stand ; eenbacks, " '.-' lall, atest men are : they become nere to the old jor state, it that make men 4rs j a little of this m Oxford it ;e off the dust April 2, 1874. tobacco sales at Mngethis morn- weed selling Je commission .med to do their level it bring its value. i that the'planters5" ag it to them in such .r that some of it spoils, had better make a note Walnut Grove, K. C, . April 6, 1874. j . Editors Torch-Light: As many ot your readers, have never visited this" thriving Bttle village I must give a slight sketch of it, It is situated ten miles West of Oxford and contains besides a mineral spring which was 'resorted to by the Indians before the white man came, a handsome church, a doctors office, three mercantile es tablishments two for the 'sale of dry goods and general merchan dise and one for the sale of groce ries a tan yard, a wajron shon. a blacksmith shoD. a shoei ehon. a ist night a policernm,. by the harness maker, and last but not least an excellent classical and mathematical school situated some o of Hobson, wasshot, while aptmg to quiet a couple of .'crsous who -were raising a dLs-milc or rnore from the village. Orange C. H. Va., . April 1,1874. Bear Torch-Light : 1 If you think that an occasional letterirom tms region i ot coun try (would interest your numerous readers m the "Old .North State" say 1 so, and I will endeavor to give you a "paragrapn" or two every now and then. I am sure however, that most anything from1 the native place of your "junior" would inter est him, as he is a great home boy and no matter where circumstances may place him, home and its early L- ': !11 l. ' J associations win qe uppermost in his mind. And for this I admire him ; for in my opinion a person that does not love his place of na tivity does not love any place much. ! ' ; There was a case of mail robbery a lew mues below nere. It seems that the mail carrier between this and Fredericksburg lost the . mail bag out of his wagon about ten days ago; which was found, it is said, by a negro woman who cut it open and robbed it of its con tentsbut what the contents were is not known. The U. Sauthor ities were! promptly notified of the matter arid in a few days thereaf ter detectives Frey and Lewis were sent here who took the sup posed thief and many witnesses to Richmond to try the case before thej.UL S. commissioners." Kow I would ask if it would not have been much less expensive for the commissioners to have come here and tried the case. However, I suppose it inatters but littlewith "Uncle Samuel," as he is said to be wealthy some and don't stand upon expences. Tburs, i ' M 'I-----; ' ' H. : Wej would be glad to hear from H.J anytime We beg his pardon for condensing his letter, but ne cessity compelled us. humor and same ot all abominably j Volcanic IJt is astonishing how much hu mor a jsingle volcano, that ain't a volcano yet can stir up Our ex changes are fairly foaming 1 with counterteits ot tne hands from good to bad over, the j Bald mountain affair. About three good well . developed volcanoes would transmogrify every newspa- porj in j tne atate mto a Hanbury News, or Phunny Phellow. It is not generally known even to our Own people, that 23brth Car olina can boast of the laro-Pst black lead, mines in the world. These ! mines are situated four miles West of Raleigh. . Summer hats have appeared in jWilmingfon. V 't ; ! COUNTY ORDERS. I WILL pay the market value for a few hundred dollars worth of orders on the county of Granville, if -application be madeeoon. RWIIAERIS. I M il FAN C Y GO OD S R U S S Ef L LrS tl IT oxfordJcrj. c. .1. . T 6jfY S , N O T I 0 N CONFECTIONERIES, : - ....-''. ft.' ' t ..... ... .. .... ...... ... - . f ! CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, TOBACCO, SNTJPF, CIGARS, "&C .! yy-K ', " ! : ! Ill: ( AT RUSSEIS. NEW- AD VER TISEMENTS. NEfr ADVERTISEMENTS. SPRING and SUMMER ! GOODS. The first grand OrJening" of the New Year commenced, at the store of. ; R. L. HUNT a few days ago ! I HAVE been receiving and will con tinue from day to day until my large and varied stock of New Goods are mark ed and placed in position. This beautiful and attractive stock, now . . - i j i a arriving, was Dougnt m sew xotk at panic, prices. Iam therefore prepared to offer unusual inducements to my friends and patrons in the line of ! Men's andBoy's Clothing, Ladies, Gentle men's, Boy's and Misses Boots, fchoes, and Gaiters, Dress Goods in endless variety, Domestics, Plaids and I Prints, Cassimeres and Jeans, and a large j stock of Gentle- j man's wear, f j Come early and secure great; bargains. I also keep constantly on hand a large assortment of Groceries, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Bacon, Lard, Flour, &. j Give me a call befor buying elsewhere as I charge nothing for showing my goods, apriirtf i R L HUNT. GEO. T. LEACH, N. Y M. TV LEACH. LEACH ik BRO., GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Wilmington .st East Market Square, Raleign, If. CJ WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Sugars, Coffee, Snuff, Fish, Salt, Flour, Canned Goods, frc. yyilOLESAEE AGENTS FOR Foresters Lemon Cracker's, f Proctor and Gambles Extra Olive Soap, Farmer aiid Waimvrights Wilson Plows, The '"Snow Flake" Family Flour. COMMISSION MERCHANTS For the Sale of Cotton, Corn, I ! Flour Oats, , Chickens, Rags,; Eggs, Butter. -Consignments solicited, and prompt returns made. : j ' i Send for our Price List. april71y. II NOTICE. Half interest in Store-Hoose, In Oxford, ( ff. C, to be sold to the highest bidder, j T WILL sell on the 21st davnf AnrH. X 1874, (Tuesday in Court week,) my nan interest in the btore-HOuse formerly belonging to Kingsbury and Taylor, . This Store-House orisinallv cost 3.200. It is situated within 150 yards of the Court House, fronting the Hotel. It is in good repair. It can readily be fixed for a Tobacco Factory, or Tobacco Ware House, and will be an excellent situation go in the Tobacco business will "do well to buy. Parties desirous to go into the Mercantile business will do well to buy. Parties desirous to invest their moaev probably will do well to buy. j TERMS : Half Cash,; half payable in 6 months, bond and approved Securitv required. JOHN. W. BETTS. " april73t. - EVERY Amateur Author in! America, who desires to advance the interest of their welfare, should; send their name and address at once to Geo. TV. Willis, I'ougiiKeepsie, js. ym for full particulars of a movement which is now agitating A 4- , - Ti .iL! ii . - . Aiuau;uruuui. .u is fcuiue tiling mat great ly interests all who would be successful in the literary field and One which will and is meeting with ceneral apDroval. Send your name at once for particulars. and if you are anyway connected with an amateur pubbcation please state its name: CLAY DEWBY, , formerly Ellett &Dewry A EELLETT, A JUDSON WATKIXS, Late EUet & Watldns s B hughes, late Hughes, Caldwell A Co. A. L. Ellett & Co.,l WHOLESALE DEALERS IN - DRY GOODS and NOTIONS, " j. No 1211 Main street, ' Richmond. Va. Orders promptly executed. ; april74m TYhoIesale Only. M. S. VALENTINE k CO., No 1213 Main street, Richmond, Va., , XVTIIOLESALE dealers in Notions, IT Fancy Goods and Hosiery. Are now m receipt of ' their spring stock, which is large and ample. Invite an examina tion by the merchants of N C. Prices guarautcea. anril73m w, SCHOOL TP a crrvrt qwa xtt ED tO ensraffe dnrino- thA nrino- . oui. w m a uusmess paying loU per m:jnth in their own counties. Address ZIGLjfeR & 3IcCURD Y, Philadelphia , QRKING CLASS Male or Female i w ecu cuiuiuuicui . at uome. . dayf of evening ; no capital ; instructions & ylable package of goods sent free by mailiilAddress with sir cent stamp, M; YOUljlG & CO., 173 Greenwich st, New Yorkj- . . ; " : '.j - j -jf, .'. FOR , Cijjgh, Cold, noarsenegs, 4 AJsjp ALL THROAT DISEASES, USE MILLS' CASBOLIC TABLETS. : lilSlPT UP ONLY IN BLUE BOXES. " A trie d and sure remedy. - Sold by drug- gistS.I) Vlt'' -A -- NOW, I ' MILLIONS OP ACRES ' " men FiRHijrc lauds in Nebr ka, FOR SALE VERY CHEAP ! f T. Tenjfears credit, interest only 6 per rt Descriptive pamphlets,- with sectional j.' ' map , sent free.." 'H- v ; IfTHE PIONEER, a haucpme illustrated paper, containing the Hnestead .Law, mailed free to all part8.tif the worl . Address . I " OF. DAVIS, ; t Land commissioner U P R R," 6 TYCHOMANCY, or Soul Charm Xjiing." How either sex may fas cinate; 4nd gain the love & affections of. any;jirson they choose instantly.'. This simple) mental acquirement all can pos- sessf tjve, by mail, for 25cts, together withj al marriage guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreanls, Hints to Ladies, &cv A queer booklAddress T. Williams & Co., Pub. PhiHf - ... , D'GRAPnTM A new book on the art of Writing by sound ; a complete system of Phonetic short-hand, the ( shortest, most ? jgimple, easy and comprehensive, ' enabling anyone in a short time to report trials ispeeches, sermons, &c. The Lords Prayfr is, written with 49 strokes of the pen ncd 140 words per minute. The un-, employed should learn this art. Price by mail Oc Agents wanted. f Address T W Evans & Co., 139 s 7th stPhila. Pa. Thtji: Highest Medical Authorities of Europe say the strongest Tonic, Purifier and'J jeobstruent known to the medical world js - . ;Jj-JTJRUBEBA,,r.';': It ar4ts decay of vital forces,, exhans-, tionlpf the nervous system, restores vigor to thjf delapidated, cleanses vitiated blood removes vesicle obstructions and acts di-. . rectl on the liver and spleen. Price $1 a bottje. John Q." Kellogg,18 Piatt st:, N. YiJ" ' " " " : - Ageafai 1, If yon want to make money sell Th biggest thing yet. Humor, wit pathos life 0pn and la ghter, 350 comic cuts. The aeople yearn for it. It wiU sell in dtdlqfpies ! I Show it to a man and he sunt ibders. It is sure every ; time. Don't boih wish heavy books shot nobody waniV, Humor is the thing that takef. Agernts wanted Cverwhere. Send far cir culars and extra terms to To-day PubCo, jftilinneiphia, , N ew York, Boston, or ,M, IIIM I if If ift 1 KSSfB Dr. Sas-e'a CTiitj?i-vH Kemedr cures u. mild. EOOthinir nnri hai- ing properties, to Vthlch the disease yields, EcmedTis Qsedvam J5Pk!?vo3T takea carnesUy, to cairect blood and tvRtpm. rehir ark i at fault, also to act specifically upon diseased glands and lining- membnmeof poie andcornmunicatingcliambers.; Ca m RemelT BhouJd bo applied warm wlh Dr. Plercoa Nasal Donclio. iclo can be perfectly applied to ail farts I ol assaffes and chambers in which ukers e jtfst and from whlchdischanre nroert ! th$$ the proprietor offers 8 500 I1g2 Cct trrrh he can tint mm. Tha 0 Wednesday the lotit day of April jnxt, I shall offer for .sale, at public auction, at the late residence of Calvin , Better deceased, the perishable estate of"' said, deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen furniture, two fine Horses, &c, &c ' John W. Hays, Adm'r. rpHB Lodges in Granville County are . ja, .renestea f to- appoint one delegate . each to meet . with the Lodge at Oxford' for th) transaction of important business ' on ths third Saturday - in April next.- Lodge' room oyer T D Crawford & Co's Drugstore. niar244w ' Klsrosene Oil and - Oil Caiia at - -1 - u'i f IITJ&SELLVS i j - t HI J-r li
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