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; . L ft. I E. E. HILLIARD, Editor and Propiretor. "EXCELSIOR" IS OUR MOTTO. o j. v l i r. SCOTLAND NECK. N. C THURSDAY. OCTOBKR (5.1892. no. r.r DEMO CK AT. f. m I 1 h i! M 1 1 3 i r l i f t r i I K O F F S S I O N A L yii. vv. o, Mcdowell, OFFICE North corner New Hote Main Street. Scotland Nf.ck, N. C. Xf Always at his office when not professionally engaged elsev-here. 9 26 tf. D It. A. 0. LIVE R M A N, Office- Cor. Main and Tenth Streets 1 12 ly. Scotland Nkck,N. C. 'JTMIOMASN. HILL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Halifax, N. C, Practices in Halifax and adjoining counties, and the Federal and Supreme Courts. S ly. AVH) HELL, -A ATTORNEY AT LAW, Enfield, N. C. Practices: m all the Courts of Halifax and adjoining counties and in u,e Su preme and Federal Courts. Claims col lected in all parts of the State. 3 8 ly. A. DUNN, ATTORNEY A I LA W, Scotland Neck, N, C, Practices wherever his services are required. febl3 ly. T 11. IvITCIIIN, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Scotland Neck, N. (J. Office: Corner Main and Tenth Streets. 1 T 1 y It. O. Dukton, Jk. . L, Travis, TBTJRTOjST & TRAVIS. Attokneys and Counselors at Law HALIFAX, N. C. i 14 ly. '''""AV, weldon. r. ransom, weldon. DAY, & RANSOM, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Weldon, H. C. o S lv. I.J. MERCER & SON- No. 1 0 South 9th St, (bet. Main & Gary Sts. RICHMOND, VA. Cumber Commission Xercant, (lives personal and prompt attention to all consignments of Lumber, Shingles. Laths, Etc. 4-17-00 ly. JO SI A II RYLAND. Ryland & Lee, ano and Organ Dealers, P No. 10 G-ovenor St- Lowest Prices Guaranteed, ' " " f FISCHER. Before the public for fifty years. Ninety two thousand in use. Best made for the itfoney. "WAGNER" made for Ryland & r lit- Lee. Cheap and moderate price. 1 1 SHONINGElt. Sold in the South for thirty years. Eighty Thousand in use. Honostly made. Low i-. ;"'.- uriaud S: Votey, A new favorite. Sim ple in make. Sweet in tone. Durable and heap. A LARGE X 1 if I Second-Hand Pianos and Organs ALWAYS ON HAND AND BARGAINS SOLD. Send us yoar order, limit us in price and we will meet your wisaes. We sell for cash, or on installments. Catalogues and Prices furcished on application. 2 6m. CONSTIPATION Is called the "Father of Diseases." It i3 car.sed by a Torpid Liver, and is generally accompanied with LOSS OF APPETITE, SICK HEADACHE, BAD BREATH, Etc. To treat constipation successfully It is a mild laxative and a tonic to the digestive organs. By taking Simmons Liver Regulator you promote digestion, bring on a reg ular habit of body and prevent Biliousness and Indigestion. "My wife was sorely distressed with Constipa tion and coughing, followed with Weeding Piles. After four months use of Simmons I.iver Regulator ihe is almost entirely relieved, gaining strength and flesh.' W. I',, Lkhper, Delaware, Ohio. Take only the Genuine, Which has on the Wrapper thered Trade- mark and Signature o J. II. ZEILIN & CO, rjWIN CITY STENCIL WORKS. STENCILS, SEAL PRESSES AND GENERAL ENGRAVING. RUBBER STAMPS, BRASS CHECK'S, &C, Manufactured to Order, S. B. TURNER & CO., In the Roper Storage Building on Nivison St. P. O. Box 12. 7 21 (Jm. Norfolk, Va. CT1CE Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Josiah YValston, late of the county of Halifax, N. C, notice is hereby given all persons having claims against my said testator to present them for payment to lue or my attorney, properly verified, on or before the 15th day of Sept, IKr.i, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. Those owing sard testator will make immediate payment. This Sept. oth 192. B1SCO l'lTTMAN, Executor. G. M. T. Fountain, Atty. 9 S 7t STOPPED FREE Marrelnus SucceM. Insane Persona Restored. Dr. KLINE'S GREAT NERVE RESTORER A Nkkve Disisra. Only sure for aU Uraiv C.ie ti r .V rre lr'.l!.Il!,K i s .ijr-ifotis, rt!s, r.ptiepat. etc. t.tkfn :is directe'l. So V. after Treatise anii $2 trial bottle fre to Fit patients, thr paying eiprcsa chr.rpe on box when received. Semi name. t u. and eiTreH8 address of r-ted to TP.. KI.INK. y.11 Arch St., Philadelphia, P. DruFii-. ',K WAR1C UtUlIlAllSU MAUDS. alia bee 11 20 ly. R. B. LEE. Richmond , Va- SeVS X -IMMENSE !mmsm&55gm stock 2 New and Second HAND SCHUBERT. The best Low-Priced Piano on the r Contains all the modern i, ements- BRADBURY PIANO, Rich and powerful in tone. Honestly made, Reasonable in price. New , c . mode of stringing. Pipe Organs. Sample in ware room. Will pay ex press to Richmond and return if churc it reperstn ative buys aPipe Orgau. STOCK OF RYLAND LEE, RICHMOND, VA. CLEVELAND'S LETTER. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEMO CRATIC NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT. THE TARIFF A TAX. "7o lion. mUiam L. Hfoon and others Commitle, etc.: "Gentlemen: In responding to your formal notification of my nom ination to the presidency by the national Democracy, I hope I may be permitted to say at the outset that continued reflection and ob servation Lave confirmed me in my adherence to the opinions which I have heretofore plainly and public ly declared touching the questions involved in the canvass. This is a time above all others? when these questians should be considered iu the light afforded by a sober ap prehension of the principles upon which our government is based, and a clear understanding of the rela tion it bears to the people for whose benefit it was created. "We shall thus be supplied with a test by which the value of any proposition relating to the main tenance and administration of our government can be ascertained, and by which the justice and bou esty of every political question cau be judged It doctrines or theories are preseuted which do not satisfy this test, loyal Americanism must pronounce them false and mischiev ous. The protection of the people m the exclusive use and enjoyment ol their property and earnings con cededly constitutes the especial purpose and mission of our free government. This design is so in terwoven with the structure of our plan of rule that failure to protect the citizens in such use and enjoy ment or their unjustifiable diminu tion by the government itself is a betrayal of the people's trust. ''We have, however, undertaken to build a great nation upon a plan especially our own. To maintain it and to furnish through Us agency the means for the accomplishment ol national objects the American, people are willing, through Federal taxation, to surrender a part of their earnings and income. -'Tariff legislation presents a familiar form of Federal taxation. Such legislation results as surely in a tax upon the daily life of our people as the tribute paid directly iuto the hands of the tax-gatherer. We feel the burden of these tariff taxes too palpably to be persuaded by anj sophistry that tbey do not exist or are paid by foreigners. "Such taxes, representing a diminution of the property rights of the people, are only justifiable when laid and collected for the pur pose of maintaining our government and furnishing the means for the accomplishment of its legitimate purposes and functions. Tbia is taxation under the operation of a tariff for revenue only. It accords with the professions of American tree institutions, and its justice and honesty answer the test supplied by a correct appreciation ot the principles upon which these institu tions rest. "This theory ot tariff legislation manifestly enjoins strict economy in public expenditures and their limitation to leg timate public uses, inasmuch as it prohibits asobsolute extortion any exaition by way of taxation from the substance of the people beyond the necessities of a careful and proper administration of the government. "Opposed to this theory the dogma :s now boldly presented that tariff taxation is justifiable for the express purpose and intent of there by promoting special interests and enterprises. Such a proposition is so clriarly contrary to the spirit of our Constitution and so directly encourages the disturbance by sel fishness and greed of patriotic sen timent that its statement would rudely shock our peopie if they had not already been insidiously allured from the safe landmaiks or princi ple. Never have honest de&ire lor national growth, patriotic devotion to country, and sincere regard lor those who toil been so betray ed to the support of a pernicious doctrine. In-ifs behalf the plea that our infant industries should be fostered did service until discredit ed by our stalwart growth. Then followed the exigencies of a terrible war, which made our people heed less of the opportunities for ulterior schemes afforded by their willing and patriotic payment of unpre cedented tribute; and now, after " a long period of peace, when our overburdened countrymen ask for relief and a restoration to a fuller enjoyment of their incomes and earnings, they are met by the claim that tariff taxation for the sake of protection is an American system, the continuance of which is neces sary in order that higher wages may be paid to our workingmen and a home market be provided for our farm products. 'These pretences should no long ei deceive. The truth Is that such a system is directly antagonistic to every sentiment of justice and fairness, of which Americans are pre eminently proud. It is also true that while our workingmen and faimers can the least of all our people defend themselves against the harder home life which such tariff taxatloc decrees, the work iugmen, suffering from the Im portation and employment of pau per labor, inttigated by his profess ed friends, and seeking security for his inteiestsin organized co-operation, still waits for a division of the advantages secured to his employer under cover of a generous solicitude for his wages; while the faimer is learning that the prices of his pro- ducts are fixed in foregn markets, where he suffers from a competition invited and built up by the system ne is asktd to support. "The struggle Tor unearned ad vantage at the doors or the gov ernment tramples on the rights ol those who patiently i ely upon as surances of American equality. Every governmental concession to clamorous favorites invites coirup tion in political affairs by rneourag iug the expenditure ol money to debauch tbe suffrage iu support of a policy directly favorable to pri vate and selfish gain. This in the end must strangle patriotism and weaken popular confidence in the rectitude of republican institutions. "Though the subject of tariff legis tiou involves a question ot markets, It also involves a qaestion of morals. We cannot with impunity permit injust.ee to taint the spirit of right and equity, which is the life of or republic, and we shall tail to reach our national destiny if greed and selfishness lead the way. Recognizing these truths, tbe national Democracy will seek by the application of just aud sound principles to equalize ttour people the blessings due them from the government they support, to pro mote among our countrymen a closer community of interests, ce mented by patriotism aud national pride, and to point out a fair field where prosperous and diversified American enterprise may grow and thrive in the wholesome atmosphere of American industry, Ingenuity, and intelligence. "Tariff reform is still our purpose. Though we oppose the theory that tariff laws may be passed having for their object the granting of dis criminating and unfair governmen tal aid to private ventures and we wage no exterminating war against any American interests. We be lieve a readjustment can be accom plished in accordance with the principles we profess without disas teror demolition. We believe that the advantages of free raw material should be accorded to our manufac turers, aud we comtemplate a lair and carefal distribution of necessa ry tariff burdens rather than the precipitation of free trade. ''We anticipate with calmness the misrepresentation of our motives and purposes instigated by a sel fishness which feeks to boiu iu un relenting grasp its uulair advantage under the present tariff laws. We will rely upon the intelligence of our fellow countrymen to reject the charge that a party comprising a majority of our people is planning tbe destruction or injury of Ameri can interests, and we know they can't be frightened by the spectre of impossible free trade. "The administration and manage ment of our government depends upon the popular will. Federal power is the instrument of that will, not Its master. Therefore the at tempts of tue opponents of Democ racy to interfere with and control the suffrage of tht States throagb Federal agencies develops a design, which no explanation can mitigate, to reverse the fundamental and safe revelations between the people and their government. Such an attempt cannot fail to be regarded by thoughtful men as proof or a bold determination to secure the ascend- tacy of a discredited pr ty in reck less disregard cf a free expresion of tbe popular will. To reaiti ouch a scheme is n impulse of l)emocrcj. At all times pml in all p!ce ? trail the people. As gaiot- a die position to force tbe way to Federal power we present to them, as our claim to their confidence and sup port, a steady championship of their rights. "Tbe people are entitled to sound and honest money, tbandtntly suffi cient in volame to supply their bosi ns n-eds. Bat whatever may be thi form of the people's currency national or State whether K'hi, silver, or paper it should be so regulated and guarded by govern mental action or by wise and careful laws that no one can be deluded a to the certainty and stability of it? alue. Every dollar pot into the hands of the people should be of the s&ine intrinsic valae or purchasing power. WitQ this condition abso luiely guarantee 1 both gold and sil ver can be safely utilized upon equal terms In the adjustment of our cur rency. "In dealing with this subject ro elfish scheme should bj allowed to intervene and no doubtfal experi ments should be attempted. Tie wants of oarpeople arising from tbe deficiency or imperfect distribution of money circulation ought to be fully aod honestlv recognized and efficient ly remedied. It should, however, be constantly remembered that the inconvenience or loss that might arise from such a situation can be much easier borne than tbe univeraal dis tress which must follow a discredit ed currency. "Publio officials are the agents of tbe people. It is. therefore, their duty to secure for those wlioru ttiey represent the best and raof-t efficient performance of public work. This plainly can best he accomplished y regarding ascertained fitnesi in the selection of government employes . Tliese considerations alone are suf ficient jastification for au honest ad herence to the letter and spirit of civil-service reform. There are however, other features of this plan which abundantly commend it. Through its operation worthy merit In every station and condition of American life is recognized in the distribution of public employment, while its application tends to raise the standard of political activity from apod-hunting and unthinking party aflilidtion to the advooicy of party principles by reason and argument. 4 I he American people are cener- ous and grateful, aod they have im pressed these characteristics upon tneir government c .therefore, all patriotic and just citizens must com mend liberal consideration for our worthy veteran soldiers and for tie famlies of those who have died. No complaint should be made of any amount of public money paid to those actually disabled or made dependent by reason of army service. But our pension-roll should be a roll of honor, ujcontaminated by ill de-jert and anvitlated by demagogic use. This U due to those whoso worthy names adorn tbe roll and to all ocr people who delight to honor the brave and the true. It is also due to tuoe who in years to come snooid be allowed to hear, reverently and lovingly, the story of American patriotinm aud fortitude illustrated by our pension rolls. The preferences accorded to veteran soldiers in public employ ment should be secured to them honestly aod without evasion , and when capable end worth their claim to the helpful regard and gratitude of their country men hhould be un grudgingly acknowledged. "The assurance to tbe people of the ntmost individual liberty con sistent with peace and .ood order Is a cardinal principle of our govern ment. This gives no sanction to vexatious sumptuary laws, which unnecessarily interfere with ench habits and systems of our people se are Dot offensive to a just moral sense and are not .nconsutent wuh good citizenship and the putiic welfare. "Tbe name principle requires tbat the lines between the subjects winch are properly within governo-eotal control and those which are L.;ore fittingly left to parental regulation should be carefully kept in view. Ad enforced education , wisely deem ed a proper preparation for citizen ship, should not involve the in air ment of wholesome psrental aatbori ty nor do violence to iLo bouti-l old conscience Paternalism in govern ment finds no appoval in tue creed of Democracy. It is a symptom of misrule, wbethertit ia manifested in onaalborixed c'ft or by sn uor rtrted control of ptrsonsl and family Tir. "Oar fojMf, l i : I crcnhicg tt , fediti f 'oinan fellowship what, brh-nire 1 to our bcfisnm;; d tlior, ri qatre their gverro)fnt to eijres f ir them their Tu,-t,- with all thoe who are oj'p'c'fcrii u der ny rale le? free thun our. "A generoas hospitality, wt.:ch one of the most prominent of ocr national cbaracteriitic. prompt u to wrlo'ae tbe worthy and indui trious of all lands to homes ar.d cu izetsh.p nmoug us. ThU l -pi' nt-':e entimeut Is not violated, howett-r ( by careful tnd reasonable rriuli. tioD for the protection of the pu ! lie health, nor does it jutlfv tbf reception of immigrants vjo hnw no appreciation of our intitutloi. and wboe presence amo:i us is a mecace to peace an I good order. ' The iuipi-rtanc of tbe construc tion of Ue Nicarsgaa shipcanal a iteans of promoting commerce It tween our States and with foreign countries, and also as a contribution by Americans to the tcterrisef which advance the Interests of tu world ol civilization, should com mend the project to government up proval anM endorsement. ' Our countrymen not o-!j t ; i t from those who represent tut in in puhlic plaees a sed aloos c:re for tin things wln.'i arejlirectly and palpa tily related to their mor tl i uterov -, but they t!eo fully apj r(L i .tit in value of u'ti atiu our national prob and main! lining our national honor. Hoth thet m tcrial interests andtl.eir national pride and honor are involv ed In the success of the Columni.-ni Exposition and they will not be n. clined to c ndone any neglect of N fort on ti e part of their governnu i i to inbiire, in the grandeur of this event, a lilting exhibit of Amerijui growth and greatnos and a tpltn " i i leu.on.otration or American pfitr.u' mm. "In un. imperfect and ineoinpu-t. manner I have thus endeavored to state Mime of the things winch ac cord witd the creed and intention of ihe prtv to whicb I have given nit f lo ?g-allegianve. My attempt lix, !io: i u to instruct my couu!i men t .or iy party, hut to remi.vt both t': D moe-atio doctrine In -ner tue principles ol our govern ment and tends to promote the peo pie's good. I am willing to be nc eneed oT addressing ray countrymen upon rhe lijjht topic in horueh fliio.i, for I believe that important truths are found on the eurface ol thought and that they should be stat ed in direct and "imple term-. Though much Is left unwritten, rr y record a public servant leaves no exense for misunderstanding rny b - hef and position on the question1 which ate now presented to tin voter of the land for their decision. 'C tiled f.r the third time to rep re"''', the party of my choice in a o .i ft for the supremacy of Dem ocratic principles, ray grateful u preciation of iks confidence less than ever eiTiees the solemn uense of rny responsibility. "If th action of the convention tou represent fhall be endorsed by tae putfnigs of my couDtrymen I will assume the duties of the great ollice for which I have been nomi nated koowlng fall well its labort and perplexities, and with humble reliance upon the Divine lining, in finite in power to aid and conetint in a watchful care over our favored nation. Yours very truly, Gkovek Cleveland. Grr.y Gihles. September 20, IH'j'J." 1 lie lleauty SHaiidurd. Tbe standard of female liveliness rane greatly in dilferent countries and with mdiTidual tastes. Some prefer the plump and huxotxi type; some admire the felender and sylph-like4 and some the U'l and queenly maiden. Hut among all people of the Cauc3ian race- one point cf beauty is alas alruired a pure, cltar arid spotless complexion whether the feajak be of the blonde, brunette, or hazel ey.d type Thi3 first great requisite of loTeli ness can be assured only by a pure state of the blood. actiTO liver, good appetite and die-ition. all of wbich are becured by the use of Dr, Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It is guarantee 1 to accom plish all that is claimed for it, or money refunded. If you would have a clear lovely compltxion, free from eruptions, motn patches, spots and blemishe, use tae '-Golden Medr.al Discovery.'' English Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lamps and Clmihes from horses. Blood Spavin ;urbs. Splints, Sweeney, King-worn) titles, Sprf ins, and Swollen Through, Coughs, Ete. Save $o0 by use of one bottle. Warrauted the most wonderful Blemish Cure eyer known. Sold by E. T Whitehead Sc. Co., Druggists, Scotland Neck. N. 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