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NHE cltizeus OF Mrcklenburg County
are requested to give their puDctuaa
attendance at each and every muster ground
on muster days, and bring With them North
Carolina money or specie, sufficient 10 paw
their Taxes for 1887 also arrearages due,
as there are many that stand unpaid.
will be present or some deputy to receive
the Taxes. N"excuse will be taken as in
payment the Cash mas, come.
]. McCONNAUGHEY, Sheriff.
June % 1888. 4n3if
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if man could not discharge the duties of
tina. office unless he be republican or IN
other words unless he is Van Buren, man.
call myself a republican as strong as ever
fiutiered but. / cannot agree to all the mea-
sures now resorted 10. No, no, if we have
honest, faithful and competent men, this 10
all we should ask, and not say will not
support such man because he calls HIN.
self Wing. | have thought much upon
this subject and am satisfied that many er.
rors have been committed by all parties in
gong for the party right or wrong, let us
all lay aside this spirit say, for if It's per-
sisted IN, our country viii ere long be in
wretched condition.
Lower PART or MEcKLESBURo.
We confess our correspondent is rather too
hard for us-we know not the real sentiments Of
the candidates for the legislature but we can
give him the sentiments madam rumor has formed
for them. and if they incorrect our columns are
open to them for their refutstiou. When the ques-
ton of division Of the County was FIRST mooted
IT was opposed as il was reported, by all the can
didates except Mr.. Erwin, but since the present
elecIoncering camp4igr has commenced and the
people have expressed determination not to vote
for any man that will not go Tor this measure.
they have become in favor Of il, thereby pre-
venting any opposition to thrm on that ground by
its irinnds. Ed Charlotte Journal.
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We are authorized TO announce CALEB
IRWIN, Esq, as CaDsida,e for seat in
the House OF Commons of the next Gene.
raj Assembly, at the ensuing election.
May l6, 1888 95f
We are authorized to announce Capt. J.
ID. SMITH, as candidate for the office of
High She. if of this county, at The ensuing
August election.
March 7. 1885. sSff
We are authorized to announce WM. s.
NoRMENT, as a candidate for the Office ef
High Sheriff Of this county, at the ensuing
August election.
March 6 1888. sar
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PUBLIC. MEETING

tOD1slLf NEE INV.
Agreeable 10 notice published 10 the Charlotte
Journal, calling q meeting on 18th day OF June
this instant, at the Court House 10 Charlotte, for
the purpose ofselecciiug belonging 10 the
Republican party to be nominated as a candidate
for Sheriff, at the approaching election, upon
whom the Republicans Of the county could unite
Forty or fifty persons, substa ntiaL farmers Of Ii,
County, met at the tire aud place above men.
toned, when the meeting vas called to order, and
WIN. Berryhill, Esq. was upon motion Of Mr.
John KIRK appointed chairman.
d. Jefferson Orr, rose and addressed the meet
ing in few appropriate remarks explanatory Vi
the object Of the meeting.
John Weeks. Esq next addressed the meeting,
who observed that he was well aware. that Col. q
Morris. Tho. l.. Iiulchison. WIN. Wilson and
Tho. N. Alexander, Esquires, had been solicited
and desired 10 become a candidate by the people
for iha, office Tha, he then put in nominal
for that appointment the names of the aforesaid
gentlemen, from which they might make choice.
Wbereupon, Col. Morris, Nj Hmehison, and
VIM. Wilson, each rose and addressed the meet.
ing. declining q nomination.
The question was then propounGed by the
Chairman, If the meeting would agree to the
nomination Of Tue. n. ALEXANDER, which was
Carried by una HiBlous uoie. The meeting then
adjourned.
WIN. BERRYHILL, Chm'E.
Inn, I5 1879
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NOTICE.

A LII persons having claims against the
"a estate of the late Col. W. W. LIde,
are requested TO present them properly au-
thenticated within the time prescribed by
law, or this notice will be plead in bar of
their recovery.
w. NJ. MAXWELL, Admr.
Jnnc Is 1893. filS
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DIEB

DIEB
L. this county, on the Cd instant, Mrs. ELLEN
EDWARDS, wife of Mr.. Matthew A. Edwards.
aged about25 years. leaving kind and tender
husband and hvs children 10 mourn their loss
During her long confinement she was ready at all
time to ssv, thy will o God be done. Her plea.
IAN, smile while cehversing with her Baptist breih-
rem gave evidence that she bore the image Of her
Heavenly Father om,pu nicated.
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IFIaeresst sf RrpeHs< in Ns'is Caroliao We
learn tom the kaleisb ?apcts, that the CompltoL
taller, Wa. :. Celhns. Esq has given information
that ilardy Bryant, Esq, Clerk Of Jones Counts
Court, had made his annual report on the revenue
Of hIs county. under the new assessment las pass.
cd 81 the last session Of the General Assembly.
from which tePor, At appears that there has been
general increase Of taxable property. when con
usslsd aith the last years report; more especi
ally 10 thai Of Real Estate and Town Property
The increase /. upsstds OF $4,000 IN favor OF
tbs new law. Jones couuiy IS small 10 territory
bot The lands are rich and valuable. Shsuld there
be pfopof,ioaable increase 10 all the counties, the
Revenue OF Nor,h Carolina will receive hand.
some addition,
The Comptroller requests the different, Clerks
Of The counties of this State, 10 send in their
ports at as early day practicable. as there have
been many inquiries addressed 10 him on the sub
jcct Of the revenue, under the new act Of assess.
msnL
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NOTICE.

{ LII those Indebted to me by Note or
- Book account, are requested TO come
toward aud pay before or during the Au.
gust Court. 10 my absence Mr.. A. R.,
Briard will attend 10 my business at my
house. W. +. ALEXANDER.
June 10, 1888 '03 IT
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Now or Never
Positively the last Chance.

an Saturday evening the Odd INST. Mons.
- Roueche, will positively conclude his
extraordinary Magical Performances IN this
place. The exhibition on that evening,
will excel every thing heretofore pertnrr,ed
IN this place for the variety and richness of
the repast off@red to the public.
June 10, 1888.
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gTConrssfioa a, Gr,ensborough.-It was pro.
posed shor, time ago by writer in the Fays,te.
vile Observer, 10 hold Convention IN Grecnsbo.
rough on Tho 9TH OF July next, to adopt measures
to establish direct Foreign Trade, and ALSO FAT
adopting system of Internal Improvement, with
view 10 concentrating the trade and business OF
the State at poin, or points wiihia our borders.
Since this Convention has been proposed, msstings
have been held tn several places and delegates APP
pointed to attend it's deliberations. We should
have oo,iecd this proposition sooner, but knowing
from our isolated situation that the ci,zsas Of this
county would take 10 iuiorest In a proceeding Of
the kind. II would givo Us grsa, pleasure to see
tho trade from this section diverted ftsm its usual
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1838-06-22

IL Operations Of the Mnt.-The coinage at
the U. ;. Mint, during the last month vas great.
sr than ever done al that esta bshmsat during the
same length OF tiuo. The pieces were as fasw
Hall eagles 39,O59; quarter, eagles, $3.50 (;
half dollars, S4S,s0O0; quarter dollsrs. $4,000 ;
dimes, 5000; half dimes, $4,000; cents. s7s.-
500. Total number Of pieces, 262a,3 4s. valued at
S53s,052 90. Mr. Patterson, the Director, says
the mint is still busly occupied with the fabri.
cation Of small COINS for which the demand seems
10 be but little dlminished.--,b.
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Strayei

- Strayed
"m NROM the subscriber living
"MA I miles above Concord, on
aesz6n the old stage road, on the first
OF April last, a bay MARE, about 6 or 9
years old, ahou, l4l hands high. left eye
out and blaze IN her forhead and marked
with the saddle good deal. An, person
taking up said Mare and giving M ,nfor-
nation of the same shall be literally no.
warded for their trouble.
MICHAEL WALTER.
jane Ii, 1888 t4llP
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II Caps-Fear NariganoH-The following es-
ua,a,e q tbe transportation on The C4pe-Fear, for
the year ending the Is, May, ls3s, was reported
a, The snnual meeting held the j., Of June, in
Fayetteville.
DewS.-Cotion, s,s3s bales Flour, 4 .625 bbls
Tobaeco, 225 bids Sirius, IS bills; Gram, a..
9sl bushels; Flax seed, 965 casks aud 1852
freight on attiolcs mol enumerated. Toll, ST.
as So
Ur-Salt, I'll .737 bushels; Ilhds and Pipes,
2.Il6: Barrels, 27I7; Teroos, 974; 1tan, 3l4I
tens; Lime, soy casks; ss.235 Is els. freight on
articles hot enumerated.
The officers for the present year. are Edward
L. Wiaslow, President; James Mebsne. N. Mea.
deahall, John h Hail. and c. J. Williams Direc.
tors James Mebane. Esq. the former President
declined reelection aud received the thanks Of
the Company for his long and faithful services
Raj Standard.
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Nh. HoLTos: You as the Editor Of the Char.
io,te Journal will give the following proceedings
an insertion in your paper.
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1--we learn that another outrage has beea com.
mn.ied on the frontier, coming this time from the
British side Tho A"sdcan Steamboat Telsgrsph
about 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. June |, when off the port
OF Rockville, u. {. ared into By band OF
militia on board a schooner in the harbsr The
Captain states as many as twen,y shots se.e fred
Several balls struck tbs boat piercing the side
Of the boat opposite the ladies' cabin. The Cap.
tain had steam his boat and made of as soon
possible No lives were lost We fear these
oa,rages Il not pu, stor 10 will be the means Of
eaasing Rupture between this country and En-
land.
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truth, is paying the President 500, 900 pei
annum. But If the Gardener Is 10 be paid
by the Government, why is not the head
COOK, and the head Codchman and thus
the salary be increased to 100000 per
annum. Will the people not condemn this
e1trsyagancel-Ral. Register.
CottOn.-There has been considerable
demand for Cotton during the last week,
with some advance. Prime qualities have
sold at cents.-Fdy. Observer.
BY the packet ship St. Andrew, Liver.
pool papers to the Sth May have been re-;
ceived.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, May I.
Prices had advanced / 3 per ID. Sales for
the week 377l0 bales; 1900 on speculation. In
ports Tor the week 32G27. There continues a
good demand. The sales on Saturday were 5000
bales. and to-day the business amounts to 5000 a,
steady prices.
Seth Barker, IN the Holly Spring settle.
ment, few miles from this place had bis
dwelling struck by lightning on the 9th ult.
and the chimney bursted TO pieces as low
as the funnel. The family we're at supper
in the same house at the time, none of whom
were seriously injured, but all stunned aw
fully at the moment. One circumstance 10
the event is curious: A clock stood 10 the
back part of the house, the glass front of
" hich was uertorated with a round smooth
hole, as # made with large bullet ; and no
other injury done to the clock.-Southern
Citizen.
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ID The Chuokes.--Ws are gtatifed To learn,
that all the Cherokee Indians within the limits OF
Georgia. have been taken, and that the captures
were made with The utmost kindness aud hums D.
hy. and free from every stain Of violence. This
Gen Scott to Gov. Gi.msr. We hope all the res,
NAV be as easily taken.
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TFCol. E T. Tayloe has bsen elected from
King George County, Va. by msjority of three
votes ever Mi liuoe. liza Wing is elected 10 Gil
the vacancy IN Buck,nghs there will be a Wing
majority Of two IN the Virginia Legislature. If mol
there aill Be a TIE.
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channel, but it will be hard task--sur citizens
have been 50 much in the habit Of trading 10 this
towns OF South Carolina, their sympathes have
almost been alienaled from their own State. and
II any thing is done TO divert their trade we fear il
will have to be done by others.
i. GREENsBOROUGH CONVENTION.
AT meeting OF the citizens OF the town Of Will
mlngton, holden on the 9Th day OF June, 1888, Dr.
Thomas II. Wright Magistrate OF Police, in the
Char, Gen. Alexander McEae. Secretary.
On motion Of Jer. Lippett, Esq.
Resotred That while the citizens of Whining
Tor reJoice 10 the general prosperity Of the State,
they have particular interest ia the development
oil Tho resources and encouragement of the indus
Try of the productive Western Counties. and in
the extension Of the facilities Of transportation to
those regions connected with Wilmington as their
shipping Port.
ResoIUed, That while South Carolina and Vir-
gina are urging upoa our citizens the advantages
OF thshr own ports, II becomes Us TO call upon them
10 enquire inio the many advantages possessed by
Their own W Wilmington, conscious that without r
fogance VIC can compare with the cherished
Charleston on the one hand and the favored Nsr-
iok on the other, possessed as we are of depth of
water tor vessels Of sufficient burihen for main
tanning extensive foreign trade, not inferior to
any Of tie larger and more prosperous Cities OF
the South, with a greater variety Of products to
furnish Cargoes to any part Of the world. than
any other port in the U. States.
Resslutd, That we hail With JOY an occasion
which may afford opportunity of meeting our
fellow Citizens from various sections, sno confer
ing with them subjects connected with the
great Interests Of Ibe State and that therefore we
do now appoint Delegates TO a Convention pro
posed 10 be holden al Greenshoropsh on the 4th
day Of July next.
Resoiued Ths, w. c. Lord, VIM. B. Meares,
X. III. Cosan. Walter Gwynn, T. ]. Hill c. c.
STOW, A. Lazarus, Alexander McRae, Jer. LIP
pelt, 7. X. Dickinson, II. X. Savage, A. J. De-
Rosret. Jr. J. 7. Brown. and John McRae be the
said Delegates, with power 10 I'll any vacancies
which may arise IN their own body
Rssolrtd. That certified copies o. these Reso-
luiions be sent 10 the lntcndsnt of the City OF
Raleigh. and to the Magistrate of Police of the
Towns Of Newbern. Haitian, Fayetteville Hhls-
horo', Salisbury Greensboro. ASHORE. Pittsboro',
Salem. Lexington, Lineo!nton. and such other pla-
les as may be deemed sIpedient by the above
COMMITTEES, soliciting their immediate CO opera.
ten 10 the objects OF the contem plated Conycn-
tlon.
Reso!rsd, That the proceedings OF this meeting
be- published IN The Wilmington Advertiser, with
request that the same be republished 10 the seye.
raj newspapers OF the Slate.
A true Copy from Proceeding Of said meeting.
THOMAS II. WRIGHT, Chm'a.
Alexander McRAE Secretary.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-16
INTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY /,

curious incident transpred the other day which
deserves he recorded of precedent hereaf
ter The facts in tn, case are follows. Several
wing gentlemen meeting four of the loco foco delegates
at the ferry wharf, who had just arrived from their
convention at Wscasset, very respectfully inquired Of
them whit nominations they had made, They looked
very grave scratched their heads and seemed exceed
ingly thoughtful, but for their lives could not tell whom
they had nominated They asked if they had yo-
ted for the nominations they replied they had but did
not know the persons. They then asked how they
knew they were fit for the Offices fthey were GER
tain they belonged to their party,-they REPLIED they
were sure Of that, for Judge Fl - and Gen. >
had told them so! This is the way with a Ger.
tain part Of mankind, if Judge such an one, or Gen.
Somebody, says and things thus and SO, it is
all taken for granted, and if the facts happen to show
the reverse, it is Immediately set down 'federa
lie" or trick of Bidde and the Earrings, or ths
Bank, &c., &C.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-16
UNION Is THE SECRET OF STRENGTH.

The fact must not be concealed, that Union, in every
branch of the political field and work, Is absolutely ns-
cessary, to insure complete and certain success There
time when the safety anil success of correc,
principles, called more imperiously for UNITED Az.
TloN, PERSEVERANCE,, and MUTUAL CONCFS.
SION, than the present. When reflect upon the no.
sition we now occupy in the minds of our brethren
throughout the country,io the glorious victory acics
by us at the last eertion and the Importance of sr.-
tanning ourselves with Distinguished honour NJ the an.
preaching contest cannot fail to perceiere If ws
view these things in proper light, that fearful rcspon.
sibIy rests upon us, the guardians of our own,
ami in an important sensc oar cnuirys rights an1 hon.
or. How important, in view Of the work before ua,
that UNION, HARMONY AMI rEAcE SHOULD prevail in
our ranks, AMI characterize all proceedings We
doubt not this will be the case. We feel assured that
the Wings Of Maine, appreciate highly the advance.
ment of the PEopLr's cArsE-TiiEIR OWN
CAUSE, TO suffer different spirit 10 exist among
them. We trust all local and personal mterrsfs-nt
private and selfish feelings, VIII be lost and swallowed
up. in the great object, for which we are conten
ding
So far "old Lincoln" is concerned we have every
assurance, that the field is clear as we rs open that
every wIg will lay his shoulder to the Wheel and give
with right good WILL the long AMI the strong pull, and
the "PULL ALL TCGETHER."-Tllere will be no
pulling back here, our friends. We are all
ready to push ahead All prejulices are laid aside,
and the wings of"oll Lincoln are united, heart and
soul in favor OF the peoples nominations. BENJAMIN
RANDALL, viii get every wing VOTE for member Of
Congress. and will be elected by triumphant majority
In like manner we shall sustain Senators; and our
present convictions are that we shall give not LEGS than
1900 majority for EDWARD KENT. We must say
that old Lincoln now presents cheering aspect.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-16

SPEECH OF Mr. DUNCAN. The loco foco pa
pers are circulating with uncommon industry
speech said to have been spoken in Congress, by
Duncan, in reply to the mastery effort of Nr BOND
but which in reality never was uttered in Congress;
and which, with all his impudence Ducan never
would have dared to give utterance to, in his place.
The truth is the loco focos in Congress knowing
that the Speech of Mr. Bond, in relation to the abu-
ses of Government &c, was UN ANSWERAhLE,
yery wisely concluded to let it alone. But rs soon
as Congress had adjourned DR. Duncan feeling that
something MUST be done to counteract the effect OF
MrRond' document which was then very extensively
before the people, and working wonders Immediate
" got up the abusive TRADE. above alluded TO- ana
cnri.tened as s'the substance of reply 10 Mr. Bond
of Ohio!' Immediately, this unparalleled budget oil
MISREPRESENTATION was published in the columns OF
the Globe, and an enormous pamphlet edition like
wise prepared for d tribution and literally sent in
TO every nook and corner throughout the and at the
expen.e of - whom, IN the mean time the ar
ticle has found its way into every oco-foro print IN
the country and especially every one in this State
Put we have said enough on this part of the sub
iec, Aside from the manner in which the docu-
ment comes before the public, (contary to its pre-
tensons) it carries its very face the evidence oil
DELIBERATE FALSEHOOD, and WlI.FUL
MISREPRESENTATION land we opine, twill
be no easy tas to force its bare-faced and vlanous
assumptions into credit, in the minds of the intel-
gent voters of Nainc.
And now a word in relation TO Mr. Pond. If he
made misstatements and misrepresentation, why
did not some member in Congress correct him i'm
mediatey.
| Ansuer. Pecause every word spoken by MT
FOND was felt to be true, and nobody dared enter
into an investigation against him-the locos knew
what the result would be. and they feared further
expose.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-16

"Will Edward Kent run and mark the Boundary az
YOU (the Whigs) pretended hc would, by the first of
September 30
This is question which the loco foco tories are very
tauntngly laying before their readers every week and
the Belfast tory paper has the extreme audacy to saw
that they can get the question, from any of
the wing papers. Astonishing, truly! We suppose our
wing friends 60 upon the scripture rule, "Answer fool
according TO his folly" Are these demagoeues so p-
norant, as to think their readers will be guled on this
points do they not themselves know, that Gov. Kent
never proposed, or his friends for him, that the line
should be run by Maine previous to the first of Septem.
her, according to the treaty of 1897 lfthey will only
take the trouble to examine the documents they will find
that the resolve of the Legislature, upon which this ac-
ton to deyove upon Gov. KeLf, based expressly de-
clares, in substance, that "f tile Government of the
United States, either alone in conjunction with Grear
Britain or the State of Maine shall not on or befor.
the first day of September next establish and annon,
commission for survey of said boundary line il shall
h'n be the imperative duty of the Governor. withopt
further delay, to appoint forthwith suitable Commission
efs ana Tor asceraining, running and locs.
ting the same 10 be carried into operationn
1t IS exceedingly gratifying to all true patriots, tina,
we have Governor, who has had the courage and the
""'"y likewise to MAINTAIN fearessy, the rights of
our state;-and by whose energetic and decided action
we have again recovered the important grounds. go
strangely and treacherousy abandoned by the admins
tration party in relation to thar important question:
which SO much effects the interest and honor of our
State Now would it not be well for the loco oco presse.
to reserve this question, with little alteration until
the time arrives, when it may be asked with at least
shadow of propriety' The work which Gov Kent.
has carried forward, thus far with the cooreration of
the wings, with such distinguished ability, we have no
doubt he will prosecute to its final adjustment in man.
ner alike crelitale to himself, and honorable TO the
State-ineed through the in'efat gable labors ofG Gov
Kent and his political friends the Legislature we
consider the question as already brought into train.
which CANNOT fail of resulting in pencealle adjust
rnent, that will give to Maine all her rights, provide,
he is sustained by his fellow czens,-t,c opposltion
otthe loco focos, Notwithstanding
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-16

The Madisonian is speaking the pres
ent bankrupt condition Of the National
Treasury, and Of the late act Of Congress
authorizing the sale of the bonds of the
Bank Of the u States, in anticipation
of their falling due, at a price not
less than par and the interest that shall
have accrued-a price which probably can
not be obtained in this country--makes
the following startling announcement.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-08-16
THE DIFFERENCE.

EDWARD KENT, Wing candidate for
Governor. in favor Of the right Of petition
and opposed to the Gag law.
JOHN FAIRFIELD, Loco Foco candidate
for Governor, in favor Of the Gag law and
opposed to the right of petition. Ken
Journal.