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the Gaston sA gazfttp- r 7)cvotcd to the protection of Home and the Interests of the County. Vol. II. u-AbiojriA, igASToy.uouyTY, JN. U., Sati;U3)ay MoraYing, Maiicii 2Gtll., 1881. No. 12. IS. T. M. PITTMAN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, (opposite Court House,) Practices in the State ami Federul Court ,and pa ii prompt attention to business. Will tie, otitate loam. ? Charlotte. N, 0, 16 June 5 tf. CENTRAL HOTEL Hpar tanburg, S, C, W. S. LIPSCOMB, Pro. New house and furniture, rot ms carpeted electric hells, attentive servants, location central, fare the very best. Terms. 2.00 a O""- -"Mill. v.alr SXA IK - -. - IJrummnis stoipiiiir over bunuay $1.60, Only a few yurds ti om the iron Springs. Sep25tojan I, L. R. Wriaton. T. J. Moore, M. D Wholesale and Retail N.-W. corner Trado and Tryon sta., CHARLOTTE, N. C, And Dealers in VARNISHES, DYE STUFFS, DRUGS, SEA D VOUR ORDERS TO J. R.EDDIN'S Fon- BLANK BOOKS SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY, CHARLOTTE. N. C. CIJ. AKLOT.T.R. . W. GBERRYHILL! MANUFAC I UKEUOF- FOREIGN & AMERICAN MARBLE, UOXVMESTS, llEAVSTOA'ES, TABLETS, mantles to- Trade Street ,Opp. 1st Presbyterian Church CHARLOTTE, . C. tf cmru i?u at n i) TT?n WHOLESALE GROCERS -AND . Commission Merchants. Special attention given to the purch ase and sale of cotton - CHARLOTTE, 1ST. C. Sop 18 (im R. MMARTIN. 7 HAS A nioICK LOT Of CHRISTMAS iiiiilDS At his OM Ktuiitl. No. .1. Air Line Street, nixt door to theGi.zit'.e Olfice, His Irieods ure respectfully invited to call and ex amine thtm. Respectfully, de5tf R. M. MARTIN. KING'S MOUNTAIN II O T 12 U., KING'S MOUNTAIN, N. C, JJgy la the place to stop for good "a ' t& attention -VjHa A good livery stable is attached to the llotei. 'lerms moderate. - L. II. LONG, Proprietor. Oet2 tf 1880. fh LIT TREES! 1881- A Fine assortment of FltUIT TREES, and VINES for the Fall of 1880, and Spring of 1881, at low rates, at The Grange Nurseries, (Two Miles South of (Varibaldi, N. O.) M. II. HAND, Proprietor. 13" Send for Catalogue sepl8tf Boots. Shoes AND The most durable, the most comfortable Itud the bvtit tit tin if, made. WX.e ask is an examination and trial. W. P. TEAGIE, J ASTHMA, X.C. tlM-tf Ait he hawy as iov cax. This life is not all sunshine, Nor is it yet all showers, But storms and calms altei nato, As thorns among the flowers ; And while we seek the roses, lhe thorns full oft we scan. Still let us, though they wound us, Be happy as we can. "This life has heavy crosses, As well as joys to sharo, And griefs and disappointments Which you and I must bear. Yet if misfortune's lava, Entombs Hope's dearest plan, Let us with what is left us, lie happy as we can. The sum of our enjoyment Is ir ado of little things Are formed from sffiSTAbi spiu:ye, By treasuring small waters, The rivers reach their span, So we increase our pleasures, Enjoying what wo can. There may be burning deserts Through which our foot must go, But there are green oases Where pleasant palm trees grow ; And if we may not follww The path our hearts would plan, Let us make all areund us, As happy as we can. Perhaps we may not climb with Ambition to its goal ; Still lot us answer Present," When duty calls the roll ; And whatever our appointment, Bo nothing less than man ; And, cheerful in submission, Be happy as you can. HOW SIIE FOUND HE WAS TRUE AND NOBLE. Maud Dupon was the only child of wealthy parents, but not proud and arrogant is seme in it lit suppose. Many baskets had been fille t Ik in her own dainty hard, and taken to three in want. Her father being , tbris'iun tncouraged his daughter in very good work; while on the oilier hand her worldly mother thought only of making her beautiful daughter, queen ot the aristocratic circle in which she moved. At the time of our ttory we find Maud, seated in her own elegantly furnished room, inspecting a costly dressof creura silk, just ent home lor tiie grandest event oi Hie sea- son: a ball Liven by the Lsli. 8 in honor oi their nephew Sir, lis'ph Leslie, wile W to li is falhef mid uncle. He had iut tun ed from a tlu'ee " veorST" tour nnrurij Mrs. Dupon burst into i ne room ex- cluitning,. .'. ho.w per.Cictly lovely ; Maud see lure. I huve bought for you this s'pleu- lid pet of pearls, t mutch the drapery of the. skirt.'- . iw-..;;:;;;.;;; Maud looked up with sucli a hnigihg look in her beautiful blue eyes, that her mother started back exclaiming, 'why child; what on earth is the '. matter! Jo you not like pearls, or, does your dress not please you V ' The set is beautiful, and the dress would pracea queen, replied the girl. 'Then why do you look so sud? You have everything to muKe you happy , to night you will look lovely, besides the scknowlrged belle of the ball-room, bir Ralph loved you. when you were a child, and called you a little beauty. Y hat would he think now?' and the mother looked with pride, upon the lonely face be fore her. Icirenot, what he thinks; but oh; mother, Uih dress is a perfect moeker). I do not wunt to go to the ball, dttkrd in this Gnery, while thousands are starving for bread. Did you not heor Sunday, what ur good old pastor said about those who have their good things on this earth, t an it be that I am havinar mine here, while my poor neighbor will have hers iu the world to come?' My dear child, do Dot think about such things. I wafl afraid of this, when I heard you, and your father tutkic'sc tii tlie library about lhat poor woman en the corner no doubt she is of a low family, and does not merit your slightest notice. I do not like for you to go there." Maud looked up almost frightened. Mother how can you talk so ; Mrs Courtier I am sure, is a perfect lady, for her family I can't tell, aa she has been too ill, since I found her, to tell me. Every thing in her house is nice, and neat. Her little three year old May does not want for clothes, yet they have nothing to eat. Father promised me ho would send theni something to-day. There now, do not think, nor talk any more about the woman ; Your father has done all that is his aim." Said the niolhir impatiently. ' I will leave you as it will soon be time for the ball. Mother,' pleaded the girl, 'do not insitt upon my poiDg to the ball, let me sit up with the sick woman to-night ; if she is not well nursed she will die.' Nonsence, of course you will go to die ball. If yon like I will send Lucy, the house girl to stay with her. I thai k yen decrtst mother,' said Maud, as she threw her arms around her mother's mck und sked pleadingly, 'but may I not run down j'ist a little while to sea her be fore it is time' to dress ? I told little May, Iiwas coming und she will be looking for me.' 1 Have your own way, you spoiled diir ling,' said the fond mother kiVsirg htr cheek I douot want you Jo make a .habit of going to that p!uc What would Sir llulph say, if he knew you went to visit a poor beggar before going to the bull. 'Never mind mother, what he will ssy. I had ruthcr stay with Ihut brgjjar, than hear the empty UaHtr of to-night ; but as you do not like to hear me talk so 1 will run away Soon die 4 I. flower gar rece ive litv .. , s , ; ' Mama is uKrai3 "the iHle one "as shiiT oestled close to Mui.d'sboscm. Sure enough she found the wnn creature in a Ltlf sitting posture. Htr languid eyes opened wideut light of the lonely ludy, with little May in her arni3. 'Are you the kind lady the dector told me had waited ou me so faithfully. 1 he in valid spoke in a low voicf. I cm sure you are the fume one, for your fuce tells me you are good. ' - 'Then my face deceives you ; but oh ; I wish I was good,' said Maud tarnestly. You are kind hearted, and generous, but areyi.ua christainr Alalia turned pale; such a question Itad never been jsked her. ' I would t this world, sometimei,.,, not talk about it nor docs she want me to, she says I have plenty oftime, I am often arxious on the euhjectf and I do not want to go to such places as I am going to, to-nifht ; but it is to be a grand affair, us the ball is'to be given in honor of the re turn of Sir Ralph Lesl ie. He is lion of the daywherevcr hegoes. What is the mattor,' kicked M ud as the invalid gasped for health "Hand me the wii.e you brought dear; It is only a momentary ppasm of pain. Go on, tell me more of the gentleman,' Maud continued as she placed the invalid bock on lur pillow. He is very wealthy, and of course all the manias want to secure him fun 4tfii dmlU.o jwt-t4 L lonu TomeTigaid7onrislts give meT)lensw! m.Y f upat.t tnl-nife In vf.ii mnt-p fttiont reli gion, and the wrong you ure doii g, when you go to such places as you are going to--' night, whenyour conscience tell you it is wrong.-' !)? not tamper with-tha holy spirit for God lias said that it shall not alwavs strive with man Who is that lady my uncle is leading into the room,' asked Sir Rilph. Maud came in leaning on the arm of the Lost 'That is Miss Maud Dupon is she not angel like. ' She is indeed beautiful,' returned he, but a heartless flirt, no doubt, and a mere fashion fly. I long for something true and noble iu woman. I most seek on introinction, as I used to know, her when we were children.' ' Mii Dupon this is my nephew, Ralph Leslie,' said the uncle, Maud bowed wiih all due dignity, hut glancing up she turned pale, support yourself by my arm, this hin ted rom does not agree witb you, we will leave,' and go to the conservatory, I hope you will exou-emy seeming weukness.'said Maud ironically. You have eyes so like a fiiend of mine, I aim, i8 1 thought they were the same.' ' Can jou not tell me more of this friend ? If I bear so marked resem'ilunce I would like to know more of the person.' ' I can not give you her life history as she has been too sick to tell it to me. She is a widow with one littla child ; they cr very poor, and ilio lady has been vtr'y il;. for the past two weeks, I have nursed her all I could, and have reuliy learned to love her. she has been so very patient. ; 'You, nurse a sick woman,', said her companion in astonishment. 'Yes, relumed Maud. ' I lind great pleasure iu it, she seems so great ful.' r"Allow--me-ti say then. Mis' Dupon, you are tar from being the lady 1 took you to be. Iam agreeably deceived in yon. Come you have not told nie the name of your fritnd.1 ' Her name is Courtier., ' Great, heavens, Courtier, an J with pnc little child. Will you please tell me where she lives, is it neur your home?' Sir RaI pit's breath came short and fast. ' Really,' returned Maud,' you have turned pale over the history of my fri nd. Yes, in answer tJ your question she lives in a little white cottage ou the corner. Did you ever know any person by the name of Courtier V . lUlnh snokeasin a dream. 'She Sl) ! tt.i ,t mj.iu r I ..... i ..:. :.. . i.i... .. ........ coed him. Rvmembcring him!! he turned nttirii li. miiiit:iii ik iinu u to' Maud, had we not better go back to the Hll-room, they will think I urn monopo lising, all of your time. I know there are P?-ny gallant knights, waiting to bow in o ledieiice to your will.' JusLas I guessed, though t,,-Maod he is a fijtierer. Ere long she too. was whirling iu the giddy mazrj of the dance, but her heart was heavy. She is not so brilliant to-rught,' was the remark made by many atf'thcy noticed that thoughtful look in M.uid'a eyes. None knew lhat she was thinking of Sir ftilph and the widow, trying v,,liDv!,in .-S!.4 iSmxUAi 3t weary ; .4ien she came . i t jnotner a room id tier g"6o'dmor'ning, ou t found she haj gone Chopping ; sceirg the library door njar, she walked in. Her father was seated is his easy chair looking over the morning p;ipi rs, but seeing his daughter he laid il.eni aside, and placed a low stool at his feet, aa that was her favorite posiiiou wiiili? talking to him. '; I am So : weary,' said she falling listlessly on the stool. ' These night revelries do not agree with me they keep the mind in dreuin lard, and I long for reality.' Looking up she saw a' smile on her father's face, then throwing her arms around his neck, whe sa.d. ' Father, do not mock me ; you, have tn my only comforter, and now when i'l.. ........ '-'tMM)mtk..iiista3tctui' to me Jtrts8. ';ag, Said the father wy heart but you mistake the nature of Hiy smile, so I will tell you. While taking n.v usual morning walk I called to see how Mis. Courlijr.' Here he sloped; looking diiwo he met the questioning eyes of his d .us; liter. ' Ti ll me all about her ; I feel interest ed.' 'I found ber greatly improved, and the happiest woman in all the the Lnd, while liiile May is almost wild with.-joy. The Cause of all this is tlie arrival of a brother, ?!ie had not seen for years. He se nis vtry ckvotid, and is almost afraid to leave the bed for fear Bhe will vanish. Mrs. Courtier milim entt -airlfrua she was soon on her way to the widow'3 cot tagt. ' I am so glad you have come,' said (lie sick woman, ' I fell like thanking you again for jour kindness.' 'Do not,' I beg ofjou mention, any thing I have done. Taone .'pfeeiirti. words, you f poke to me the other evening was a full computation for all.' 'Did ou have a gay time at the ball, and how did you like the Sir Ralph, I heard you speak of? ' Iu answer to your first, I dislike bulb had it not been for mother, I would not -hoiioru) S,r Rilph with my presence. I Uke him better than I expected, yet I still siulifor s mi. thing true, nd noble in man. Tell nu f your brother ? J.J.liouglit I "w"ou'd imeKl.ia ' ' So yiu wilihe stepped into the next room as you caithi. in.' Just thin the dooi opene I, looking ujrMaud saw Sir Ralph, the. lost brother, Maiid only said ' Sir Ralph Leslie?' ' The same, the very samesaid he step ping forward. I am the lost bnhherof your sick friend, and vould ' thank youfor all your kindness to her, but I can fimF no words to ix press, my gratitude, for it wa you, who fnund lier for me. When I heard you say, that you longed for something true, and noble in in in, I could keep o't no long.r. I said the same of wo nau when I first beheld your b -uaiiful face, I thought of you like the r.'st, full of vauily, I ac-Ljj-.iwledgc I wronged you.' ' She is all that is good and pure said tho huppy sister. - 4 Maud, if you will allow me to call you so, I loved you when we wire children ; your image followed me through the rug ;ed ways of a Coliege Hie, ai.d whiL- travel ing 1 would often think of your lovely face, and innocent ways, and sigh to think you would ever become vain and arrogant. I return and End iu you all I cou d desire, the old love re'urns, te:i fold stronger. You told my sister you I. Kid me, Im! say cau you not find it in y ur pure heart to love one, who has cherished hi3 love for ytu fiom boyhood, and whosj heart has never been touclu d byanothei V ' I find in ou. dot a mere nmi ol the j world, as I was ltd toxuppote,' said Maud I 'tvmgludt'J find one. I cau trust wilb J implicit confidence. My heart is youis as j ii lus lever b en given to aaoihtT.' I G d bless you both, I "uni couteut, stid the sick lady. As Sir Ralph accom ranied Maud homo, he lold her how, lis Inautiful MS er when only sixt. u years ol i uie, rau aw ty u n.l mrrie.l a foreigner. thertbv ii,ciirini the dyliavire of hv- - i " fl JicJ and that he heard soon after the dearth of his father that his sister had sailed for Europe and he had searched for her, for three long weary years, and bad returned in despair; thnt he left the ball-room that nitjhtrHnd went to her "acd." said -he.- T owe it all to your goodness and charity. I love you as never man loved woman before. I cm thank God with a full heart, He has not only giveu me back my only sister, but. the noblest of woman to love. 'She at least won him by going to the hall,11 said Mrs Dupon, ou Maud's wed ding day. "Not at the ball," said the was true, noble and worthy of my trust. ; Little Daisy. Meridian, Miss. '1AK1SG A STASD. I remember a man who used t3 be drank evrey day of hia life; every fathing he earned went to the grog-shop. One eveniog be staggered home at a late hour, and found bis wife sitting alone and in tears, ne was a man not deficient in natural affection ; he appeared to be struck with the wretched ness of the wom in and witii soma euger- nes3 asked btr why she wa crying. ' I don't like to tell vou, James,' she said ; ' but if I must, I must : the truth is my children have not touched a morsel of any thing this blessed day. As for me, uever mind im ; I must leave ycu to guess hw it was fared' with me. Hut not one morsel ot food could 1 beg or buy for those' children that lie on that bed before you ; and I am eure, James, it is better for us all that we should die, and I wish we were dead." ' ' , ' De.id !' said James, starting up as if a flash of lightui g had struck him, dead, Sally ! you and Mary and the two children dead ! You see what I am now -like a brute. I have wasttd your substance; the curse of God is npou me. I urn u'ruwing near to the pit of destiuction. But there's aoeud; I feel there's an end. Give me that glass, wife.' She gave it to him with astonishment1 and fear. He turned it topsy-tury ; and flinging himself ou his knees, made a most solemn and affecting vow to God tf repen tance and sobriety. deauf nVi'fiViifi! :Wk .V.7,.J?wSuuea nun- self entirely to tea aud wa'er. The change was sudden and astonishing. His looks became healthy, h.ij cottage neat, his chil dren were clad, and his wife happy ; and twenty times the poor man and bis wife, with tears in their eyes, have told me the story, and blessed the evening of the 14th of March, the day ol James' restoration, and have showu me tiie g'ass be held in his hand wheu he m ide the vow of sobriety.' It is all nonsense to talk about rot being cble to w.irk without beer, whisky, and cidi.T. Dj lions and cart-borses drink ale? I t is mere bubit. If you have good nour ishing food, you can very well do without liquor. ' JUST LIKE A MULE. A Itatlier Tough Story by the Author of Major Jones' Cjurtship." The S ivannuli JWwsisnot much giveu to sensation or improbable stories, but the following from tint paper a few days back, puts it prominently forward as an enterprising sheet : We learned yesterday of an 'amusing incident which occurred on a riea plantation neat the city, owned by one of our prominent citiz'iis. Oj going to his plantation a day or two since, the ge-.-tlemaii was met by one of his c dored hiinds, who informed him that a fine mule had fallen in a ditch and couldn't begotten out Jingbroken his fore leg. The dar key stated -thttt it was necessary to kill the animal to relieve him from misery, and asked peiiiii-dioii to slioot him. Ttie plant er, who is a very humane gentlemtu, dep recated such a proeei ding, aud instructed tliat additional. !lTrtj be made to get the mule out and place liim oa some straw to make the poor cieaturoSvas comfortable as possible. This wus tried.but to no pur. pose. The poor animal's foreleg wapiti the hole, and upp.tren'ly b idly b oken, so one of the colored m?n started t" Jhe house for the gun, intending to shoot him. Just about the time the txecutiontr re tched the spot where the poor mule was lying, f.he old darkey, whose duty it was to sie the stock fed, sang out in stentorian tones, "twelve o'clock lad your mules." To the ainiJiemeiit of ull, the mule, whose leg was supposed to be broken, pricked up his long ears, made u lunge, got on bis feel and trotted iff lively for the stable. A few minutes more and he would have been a dead mule, and woulJ have paid the penal ly of his trick with his lite. This is an' actual occurrence, and scores auother point to the credit of the sagacity of that much abused aniiml. When he fell io the dittii, although unhurt, he concluded to I 'Uiiu liuW' BACKWARDS AND 'FORWARDS WITH EQUAL SENSE. The clt ver ' Puzzle Editor ' of the Lon don 7 ruth exercises immense iogenoity In providii g entertainment for bit readers. He offered a prize foF sentenceeTmakio" sense whether read backwards or forwards.' Here are several sent in : Dies blowly fading day ; winds monrnfal sigh. Ilright stars are waking. FlieB owlet, hooting, holding revel high. Nightljwfflence holding. Solomon lind VUAi t-.- irHifn mmt atid wise was be. Faithlully served he God. . She sits lamenting sadly, often too much alone. Dear Harry Devotedly yours remain I. Have yoa forgotten 20 pound check ? Re ply immediately please, and bund to yours Gracie Darling. Man is noble and generous often, but stmetimes vain aud cowardly. Carefully boiled eggs are good and pal atabla. Love is heaven and heaven is love, youth says. All beware I says agt. Trying is poverty and Setting is love. Badly governed and fearfully troubled now is Ireland. Adieu, darling 1 Time flies fast ; sails are set, boats are ready. Farewell ! Exercise take, excess beware ; Rise. early aud brealb fresh air ; Eat slowly ; trouble drive away; Feet warmkb. keep ; blend work with play. .-..V Matter and mind are mysteries. Never mind. What s matter? Matter is nevermind. What is mind? Mind is never matter. Honesty aud truth are good and admira ble qualities, as sympathy add love are endearing traits. Politics aad religion avoid arguing in. Here is good aud sound advice. Scandalous society und life make gostip frantic. Tkmpkha.vck a.o Sleep. The one principle)! health, which may be fairly described as fundamental and universal, is temperance temperance in the pursuit of thought, and, abOvtS ait.tii Vurtypnliju kills oftener, and far more surely than worn; Xext to ttmperance comes sleep. S i.tke spcare and Young anticipated the conclu sions of modern hygiene when they describ ed sleep the former as "the chief nourish er in life's feast," aud the latter as "Nature's swaet restorer," Iusufficient sleep is prob ably the most frequent cause of nervous failure 7" and certainly, when the failure has come, sleep opens the surest avenue to recovery. Then, iudeed, too much sleep can hardly be taken ; for, as io iufaucy the recuperative powers seem ta work only during sleep. Prohibition. We have for a long time been unable to make a str.nd short of pro hibition, on the liquor question. The only . sure way of stopping its sale is to prevent its mauufactuie and introduction. Iu the language of Scripture, it must be said of (his: "now also the axe is laid to the root of the tree." Moderate drinkjugjis u delu sion; the only safety is in tlw inj-iuctioo, lucli uot, taste not, bundle not." As there cau be uo strife without the beginning dis pute, it is of the utmost importance to leave off contention before it be medJIe witb." Prohibit the distillation and im portation, und the question of license- will give uo trouble. L. 'E Lvard,' said a in jtlier U her bm of eight, who was trundling a hoop in the front yard, 'you inusn't go out of the gate j. t0 the street, 'No, ma, I won't,, was the reply. A f:w mioute's afterwards she saw Edward in the street manufacturing mud pies, and ai once weut out to him. 'Didn't I tell you,' she said angrily, 'not to go thiough the gate!' 'Well, I didn't m-jther,' was (he very satisfactory reply, 'I climbed over the fence 1' The man who runs a newspaper to please everybody died las: week, iu Tezi. Spare us from his sad fate, patrons, by not getting miffed and with tiding ycur pa troirige !or every little thing tbat doesn't happen to suit your fancy. Poor editon and printers bars a hard lime, at best, aud can ill-afford to lose frienJs. We procliin general ara iesty all arou id, an I bij yoa come and bring your wealth, one an I all. Alcohol ia the blood of the gambler, tbe inspiration of the burglar, the stimulus of the highwayman, and the upport of the miduig .t iucendiary. It auggtsti the lie and countenances the liar ; condone the thief, esteems the blasphemer. It violutes obligations, reverences fraad, scorns virtue and innocence. It iocdes the father to FnTchor his helpless fTprm; and tha c'ti'd to sharpen the paricidal xt Ingersoll.
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