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CArAWBA COUNTY.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, A.
prH Term, 1916.

rs, Petition for Dover.
John Keisllcr and Others.
z + appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court,
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FAILURES IN NEW YORK.

The New lorkIExpress states that three
Of the most respectable houses IN that CITY,
all engaged in the Flour Trade, have been
compelled to suspend payment. The pres
sure upon this class Of Merchants has been
severe, owing TO the decline in flour and
bread.sluils-a decline which has not yet,
we fear, reached It's lowest point.
THE CASTLE OF SAN JUAN D'ULLOA.
The President of the United States, says
the United States Gazette, has perfect
model Of the Castle, with all its parts, ap.
pendages, additions, floating batteries, &c.
furnished 10 him, or to an American officer
for him, by the engineer that superintended
the work Tor Mexico.
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merit share Of public patronage.
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Of studies adopted is such as 10 prepare pupils for
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u tizens of Charlotte and the
e sAgal u public generally, that he has open
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Grocery and Confectionery
- to1e,

whore hr inicnGs keeping nearly every article per
siniug u the business, should hs encouragement
warrant it. He has now on hand the following
articles viz:
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CHARLOTTE. N. G. JULY IOo 1916.
Mr. SHEPARD AND NTr. GIL
MEIs AT GERMANTOy.

The annexed account Of the political de-
bate 10 German,on, last Saturday, between
the Democratic candidate for Governor,
JAMES b. SHEPARD, ESQ, and our Towns.
man, JOHN A. GILMER, Esq, has the lead
ing place in this weeks paper. The posi-
,lous OF Mr. Gilmer We esteem to be i'm.
pregnable. The explicit manner in which
they are here set forth makes this commu-
uicalion worthy TO DO the TEXT BOOK Of the
campaign Greensboro Putriot.
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From The National Hltelllgencer.
THE MEXICAN WAR.

The Washington correspondent of the 'Jour-
nal of Commerce." in his letter written on Satur-
day last, (from which an extract is suboined,)
throws an entirely new light upon the designs of
the Administration in the vast preparations which
it has made, and in making, avowedy for the pur-
pose of overrunning Mexico. According to this
writer, whom we believe to be familiar with the
counsels of the Administration, and neither po-
litically nor personally unfriendly to those who
compose it, but rather in the confidence OF It's
members, the dismemberment OF the Mexican
empire is not the object, or at least not the sole
object, of the projected invasion. The free citi-
zens of the United States, who have volunteered
to perform military service, as they have been led
to suppose, in defence of the rights of the United
States, are to be marched into Mexico, with our
small regular army, amounting in aggregate num-
Der to some thirty or forty thousand men, not to
defend the rights or avenge the injuries of their
own country, but to compel the Mexlcans to
change their Government, and to force them TO
ESTABLISH FREE TRADE! These are the objects for
which fathers are called upon to abandon their
families, children their parents, farmers their
fields, and mechanics their tools and workshops,
to be marched off by companies, battalons, regl-
ments, and brgades, TO campaign it among the
sands the precipices, the ravines, and the dehles
of Mexico!
Will not that portion of the people of the Uni
ted States who remain at home-( those who have
volunteered having for the time divestod them
selves of their political rights demand of Con
gress to interpose, before its adjournment, ant
place some limit to the unbounded discretion
which, in a moment of excited patriotic feeling
they have given to the President Of the United
States to call out all the power and resources o
t the country to carry on this war with Mexico!-
The grant of discretion TO the Executive was 70
the purpose of prosecuting this war ''to speed,
unsuccessful termination" Whatpossible con
} nexion is there between a speedy termination o
war with Mexico, and this extinction of her sove
reignty, and prescription to her of laws, govern
t ment, and policy! If these be the objects of tn
| war, what becomes of the alleged wrongs upo
which the President founded his recommendatio
: to Congress, after he had begun the war, to re
: cognise it! And how long will it take for the I
nited States to complete this great work of poit
cal, moral, and industrial regeneration of Mexico
f Let the correspondent of the journal answe
= in his own words:
r "Ihc complete political, moral, and ind@strio
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LEADING CHILDREN TO GOD.

A mother. sitting at her work in her parlor
overheard her child, whom an elder sister was
dressing. in an adjoining bed room, say repeatedly
as if in answer to his sister: 'No, don't want to
say nv prayers, | don't want to say my prayers"
..How many church members in good stand
ing" thought the mother to herself, 'often say
the same thing, in their hearts, though they con-
ceal even from themselves the feeling"
"Mother," said the child, appearing in a min
lite or two, at the parlor door; the tone and look
implied that it was only his morning salutation.
''Good morning, my child"
81 am going to get my breakfast"
"Stop minute, want you to come and see me
first
The mother laid down her work in the next
chair as the boy ran towards her. She took him
nm. He kneeled in her lap, and laid his face
down upon her shoulder, his cheek against her
ear, The mother rocked her chair slowly back
wards and forwards.
"Are YOU pretty we'll this morning!" said she,
/ in kind, gentle tone.
"Yes, mother, am very WE'LL
81 am clad YOU are well. am very well too;
and when | walked up this morning and found
that was very well, thanked God for taking
care of me-" -.
"Did vou!" said the boy in low tone-half
whisper. He paused after it-conscience was at
its work.
"Did YOU ever feel my pulse!" asked his mo-
tber. after minute of silence, at the same time
taking the boy down and sitting him in her lap,
and placing his fingers on her wrist.
"No, but have felt mine.
"Well, don't you feel mine now-how 1t goeS'
beating"
ssYesI'' said the child.
"If it should stop beating should die"
''Should you!'
"Yes, and can't keep it beaung'
..Wbo cant" "God." A silent pause.
oYou have pulse too; which beats In your
hosom here, and in your arms, and all over you,
and cannot keep it beating, nor can you. No
+ hodv can but God. If he should not take care
! of YOU, who could!' .
81 don't know" said the child, with look OF
It anxiety, and another pause ensued.
, $50 when walked this morning, thought Id
ask God to take care of me. lhoPe he will take
care of me, and all of us"
.Did YOU ask him to take care OF me-"
f "No.'' "Why not!"
\ "Because thought you would ask him your
: self" .,..c,
A long pause ensued. The deeply thoughtful
= and almost anxious expression oi countenance
show that his heart was reached
"Don't YOU think you had better ask him for
: yourself!" ~,
Q lie kneeled again in his mothers lap ana Ut
+ tered in his simple and broken language prayer
g for the protection and blessing of Heaven
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FAITH-HOPE-CHARITY.

Faith! What uncounted comforts lie hidden
in that one little word! A shield for the unpro-
tcctcd-strength for the feeble-and joy to the
and grel.stricken. Letthy saving and
cheering influence descend upon every soul.
Hopcl Thou who hasta thronein every bosom,
a shrine in every heart--what were the joys of
earth without thy cheering light Beneath thy
brilliant beams, as the rays Of the morning stars,
the lrown fits away from before the despairing
brow. Who could dwell upon the arid wastes Of
Iiie's desert, did not thy torch-gleams point the
road 10 future bliss! When sorrow plows up the
heart with deep furrows, and the ties Of life are
sundcred one by one, thy white-robed genteness
speaks peace 10 all within. Let thy beacon-blaze
Of celestial glory shine on in its unclouded
spl5hdor, I'LL every darlened path be lighted by
lis cheering rays.
Charity! Greatest of all-the crowned queen
among the virtues, the brightest handmade of re-
ligion and love. May thy steps never wax fee
BILE, or thy heart grow cold. Let US mark the
splendor Of thy presence by every desolate
hearth, and by every mourner's couch. Teach
us to throw thy mantle of compassion over the
ignorant, the erring, and the guilty. Let thy in
huence soften every obdurate heart, and reclaim
! every vicious mind.-IalismaH.
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THY BROTHER.

Though poor, ragged, anddegraded, the outcast
is thv brother still. Why shun and despise him!
In wears past. a kind admoniton-a pleasant
word-might have saved him. Yet you refused
to counsel him and passed by him scornfully.-
Now he is but wreck Of his former self. His
ambition is destroyed, his energy is lost, and his
heart is stepped in vice. There was a time, it
NAV be, when his eye was placed on virtue and
his feet were turned from destruction. That mo-
ment a look from you decided his fate. That
lip of scorn was cured-contempt was express
ed, and away he urged his steps to ruin. Is it
pleasant refecton-"I might have saved a soul
from vice and inlamy, but refused!"
Ye who have been remiss in duty, who have
not cared when a brother erred and persisted, a.
wake to new life, and be not slack in the perfor-
nance of duty. 1t is not TOO late; scores may
yet besaved byyour judicious eforts-your coun.
sels-your tears-your affectionate hearts and
open hands. A kiss is better than a blow-a tear
more effectual than akick-an open hand far pre-
ferable TO a clenched fist. Kindness is a moral
lever, iudiciously used, that will move the world
and raise it to life, light, and joy.-Ialisman.
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THE RANK AND FILE OF THE ARMY.

All the officers with whom we have conversed,
who were engaged at Palo Alto and Resaca de la
Palma, speak in terms of the greatest enthusiasm
of the conduct of the rank and file on those try
ing occasions. Not only did the men behave
we'll in the fight, but they manifested the utmost
anxiety to get into it. Lieutenant Cruenden re-
lated several incidents 10 us which places the
conduct of the privates and non-commisSioned
officers in the most favorable aspect. After Col
onel Mcintosh had been wounded on the 9th, one
of the men was detailed to take charge OF him.
He complained bitterly. He loved his Colonel,
he said, and would be proud to nurse and take
care of him; but hed did notlke to lose his chance
in another fight and begged to be excused. one
of the corporals was wounded by ball III the
forehead, which al frstlookedas if itwould prove
fatal. He pressed his hand to his head and said
II am hurt am mortally hurt" Then retiec-
ting he sad-"No | amt; am good for some
thing vet'' He then bound up his head with his
handkerchief, went into the fight, and did his du.
tv like man. By this time, however, his head
had swollen greatly, and he was forced by his OF
fcers to place himself in the hands OF the sur
geon. This noble fellow is now in the detach
ment commanded by Captain Marcy and Lieu
tenant Crittenden, and leaves with them to-day.
After the battles of the 9th, when more no
work was expected, Lieutenant Crluenden an'
| his men-or what remained of them, for he hat
suffered severely in these engagements-were 6l
vouacked on spot near the river. Early IN tn
evening he was called upon by Lieutenant Hays
of this State, who had received an order iron
General Taylor to cross the river in the morning
:. Ten of the best men were required for dut
then believed to be full of peril, and Lieutenar
HAYS wanted to know if he could obtain this Sol
of metal in the ranks of Crittenden's company
The latter thought he could accommodate hln
Most of his men were lying on the ground asleel
Il or overcome with fatigue. He woke them up
g '.Men," said he, "Mr. Hays wants ten daring COZ
& fellows to cross the river with him in the morI
Is ing All who are willing to 60 will nSe-lnouS 1S
d ali must be aware that il is an enterprise 1ull
; danger" Every man jumped to ms teettn M
= ,nenu A selection had to be made, however,
l' Those whowere not takenwere loudn their con
e plants. and one of the sergeants came to Cr
ol tenden several times during the evening, and be
lie ped to be detailed. His Lieutenant told him tn
n privates, not officers, were required. 80, nev
re mind" said the sergeant, ''youll tnd that W
le plav the private very WE'LL"
e. is it wonderful that against such aspirit the be
p troops. and the overwhelming numbers OF the 10
OF were unavaiIing.-PennSyIrGn
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sill raly and carry into effect, al AeProPeF tms'
ln contracts and business negotiations aecoFdiaB
10 the inisntions Of her late husband.
The estate in question is worth looking aileF'
certainly; being valued Al half million, We De-
ieye. and il lhere BE- widow, Il is not Io b. won'
dered Al that she should BE- careful of her rights.
Bul why vas this preIence deferred TO 50 late .
dayl We always thought General Van Ness
was widower. Tie certainly passed Tor one
for years.
The Commercials Washington correspondent
SAYS: The name Of this claimant TO the sub
s,antial benefits Of widowhoOd has been hereto
fore Mary A Connor, widow Of citizen Of this
place."
The Washington correspondent OF the Phila-
delphia Inquirer, commenting on this singular
advertisement, remarks that "As the General
was never seen TO visit the lady in question, our
good citizens were astonished at the announce
ment. The "wdiow" stated that the marriage
took place privately. in 1882. This morning
she has come out in an advertisement in the Ma
tional Intelligencer, and offering reward of $500
for the recovery Of will the deceased is said 10
have made. The case will shortly come before
court, when the proofs Of the alleged widow will
b. tested. One Of her counsel, as / learn, IS the
Vice President Of the United States. Her proofs
Of the marriage are said to be very curious
The ceremony is alleged TO have taken place last
summer in Philadelphia. This affair, having be-
come the subject Of legal proceedings, exci'es
much curiosity"
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BY DR.. SAMUEL D. PATTERSON,
Whilst wandering in this vale of tears,
Reset with sorrows and with fears,
We turn our anxious eyes abroad,
TO seek pathway, find road,
To lead us to a happier home,
Where neither grief nor pain can come
Our search is vain, our hopes betray,
Unless we turn to Thee-the Way.
Though ponderous volumes lie before
Our earnest gaze-the learned lore
Imprinted on their pages wide,
Will fail our faltering steps to guide
Now cast array of light to clear
The doubts and gloom which meet us here;
And trembling age, and ardent youth,
Alike must turn to Thee-the Truth.
Though proud Ambition lures us on,
And fancy paints the goal as won
That goal which places on our brows
The richest prize a conqueror knows;
And Fame, with all that power can give,
Records our names and bids them live
Vain is the conquest, vain the strife
Unless we turn to Thee-the Life.
Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life
And hearts that with presumption rife,
Would seek through other means to gain
Light, truth, and life, but toll in vain.
Thy hand alone controls our way,
Thy truth bids darkness turn to day;
And they eternal life have gaind
Whose names are written on Thy hand.
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BY HENRY W. LONGFELLow.
There is a reaper, whose name is death,
And, with his sickle keen,
lie reaps the bearded grain at breath,
And the flowers that grow between.
"Shall have nought that is fair" saith he;
"Have nought but the bearded grain!
Though the breath of these flowers is sweet TO me
will give them all back AGAIN."
He gazed at the flowers with fearful eyes;
He kissed their dropping leaves;
1t was for the Lord of Paradise
He bound them in his sheaves.
MY Lord hath need of these howerets gay"
The reaper said, and smiled;
"Dear tokens of the earth are they,
Where He was once child.
"They shall all bloom in fields of light,
Transplanted by my care,
And saints, upon their garments white,
These sacred blossoms wear"
And the mother gave, in tears and pain,
The flowers she most did love;
She knew she would find them all again,
In the fields of light, above.
o, not in cruelty not in wrath,
The reaper came that day;
Twas an angel visited the green earth
And took the flowers away.
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regeneration Of Merico may be accomplished in the
course Of a l5ar of some three Or four gears
Correspondence Of the Journal Of Commerce.
WAsHINGTOS, July I.

Correspondence Of The Journal Of Commerce.
WAsmNGToS, july II.
Some few months ago, Mr.. Reon, one Of the
most eminent Of the Mexican statesmen, said 70
citizen of the United States that Mexico would
never be rcgenerated without long war with the
United States. 4 war, he said, was necessary to
break down the military despOIsm that had 50
long crushed the liberties and the spirits Of the
Mexican people. Mexico, he said, or rather her
Government, must be conquered, before the peo-
pie could ever attain their rights.
Ii is in this aspect Of the case that our war with
Mexico is less odious in our estimation than
war for revenge or for plunder or even for the
punishment of unjust aggression. 1t becomes US
TO prosecute the war in such manner that It VIII
relieve the Mexican people Of their burdens IN
stead Of adding to them. Ii was a mistake, as
some who are best acquainted with the Mexican
people tell me, to send Jesuits among them for
the purpose of conciliating the clergy or the peo
|ple. The Jesuils are odious to the McXlcans,
and the order has been suppressed in their coun-
Try. The proper mode Of Cancellation will be TO
authorize our generals to send for the civil au-
thorities of each town or State they enter, and
offer them peace and protection for the persons
and properly of their citizens, and the free eXer'
else of all their rights. on the condition that they
/, will not act against the United States in any mea'
, sure, and that they may declare themselves IN
) dependent of the central military government
5 whether it be under Paredes or any body else.-
f The people will, every where, gladly avail them
, selves of an opportunity TO be rid Of the arm!
and its expressions.
We must do another thing, and do it immedi
ately-take all the Mexican ports, and give L
Mexico, through them, what she has never en-
a oyed, free trade. Give them our cotton good
without any duty. They will be excellent Gus
toners, paying in bullion, hides, and wool, &C.
A trade might commence Immediately, under tn
v protection of our fleets and armies, that would
vastly beneficial to the people of both countries
When the exorbitant duty shall be taken off {
Is quicksilver, mining operations will become MOI
3 profitable; Yankee skill will soon be applied
the production of the precious metals.
is The complete political, moral, and industrl
e regeneration of Mexico may be accomplished
u the course of war of some three or four year