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The southerner., 1866-08-25


A Grand Tournaments and Ball will
come off at the White Sulphur Springs,
Warren CO, N. G., on the slst
instant. The contest will be be-
tween the Counties of Halifax, Nash,
Warren and Granville. All we have
to say. is, that the Prince of Landlords
and Proprietors, Maj. John Fl. Hope,
has one of the best arranged establish
ments of the kind in the State, and
with his eficieut Manager, 0. P. Shell,
ESQ, tie Tournament and Ball will be
complete success. All we regret is
that our knight Of the " Snow Drift"
is absent in foreign parts, or at School
Or We would challenge any Knight, and
he would be sure to crown the Queen ot
Love and Beauty Won't Edgecombe be
Represented. We will say more in oul
next. The English Hunter Billy viii
be IN.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
! THE MARKETS..

TARBoRo', Aug. 24.-Chickens 12J@15.
Eggs l2g. Beef, No. l 7@s Corn 81.
Bacon Hams 1920. Lard 18. Butter
25@30. Peaches s.. Vegetables given
away if the parties are not too lazy to
gather. them. New :: Dip has downvarQ
tendency. -.. .
New YoRK, Aug. 23-6 P. M.-Cot-
ton closed frmer, with sales Of 1900 bales
Uplands s35@34 cents Orleans $1,000
cents. Southern Flour is dull at ss10@$l6
y bbl Prime Wheat is firm, inferior dull,
Pork is lower-sales at $33. Lard is hea-
Wy at 18I@21 cents. Sugar is duh Coffee
quiet. Naval Stores are firm. Spirits
Turpentine and kosin unchanged. Freights
are lower Cotton to Liverpool 3-l6d.
Gold 1909. Five twenties Coupons of 62,
ITO 1905 1053-8@106'
BALTIMoRE, Aug 23-6 P. M.-Flour
is frmer-We Extra $12M$l2 so.
Wheat is dull with downward tendency
Corn is heavy; white l cent lower yell
low 80 cents. Oats are quiet at 45M IS
cents. Provisions are inactive. Whlskey
is firm.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
TO My Friends In


EMAVING ON MY RETURN FROM
d u the South West, after the surrender
of the Confederate forces in the Depart
ment of the Trans-Mississippi, secured an
interest in the House Of James Gordon 6
Co., of Norfolk, Virginia, House Of for
ty years standing, we'll and favorably known
to the Planters, Merchants and others Of
North Carolina, l respectfully solicit from
those, Unidentified with me in upholding the
cause for which the South so earnestly
struggled, and for which principles I. as a
Journalist, am now contending, and shall
continue to assert, patronage that shall
encourage me in my efforts at gaining for
myself and those dependant on me an
honest livelihood, believing that can serve
you advantageously and acceptably, to
yourselves, promising that when l shall
cease to deserve your support, l shall also
cease to expect or ask it.
That may be the more accessible to nv
friends in North Carolina, I shall remain
in Wilson. Those wishing to consult me
on business relating to the House in Nor
fork, will always find me at my Office in
the NORTH CARoLINIAN Buildings.
WM. A. HEARNE.
Wilson, Aug. "a, 1866.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
Amalgamation.- papers chror

Amalyamation.-The papers chron-
iclo the marriage of New England
female teacher in Mobile, one Sarah
Jones, to a wealthy negro named Sam
uel Jackson A good deal of commits
eration is expressed for Jackson. The
case is one of peculiar hardship. and
calls for the interposition of the Freed
mems Bureau.
Whatever the theoretical notions Of
New Englanders about the equality Of
races, it is not often that, like Sarah
Jones, we beg pardon, Mrs. Saml.
jackson, they show their faith by
their works. To do them justice such
an alliance as that would be as DISCUS
ting TO the majority of the community
there as any whore, though it is the
logical result of their philanthropy
We 1i.ty Samuel.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
For the Southerner.

MEsSRs. EDIToRs :-Sir-Will you
be ,kiud enough to inform US if the Tar
boro' Branch Rail Road is Priioate pro-
perty or not? Has the Wilmington
4 Weldon Road ever sold it to any one
individual? AT what time, and for
how much
If it Is Private property, then We
beg pardon for the harsh feelings enter
tanned towards the owner thereof, for
We we're laboriug under the impression
that it was owned by company of
Stockholders, under the supervision OF
a President soho was restricted by Ger.
tain rules, and we could not therefore
help entertaining hard feelings toward
hem for appropriating for Private
pleasure, what was intended as Bene-
tit and Accommodation to the public.
Imagine the. chagrn Of one, who has
ridden Is or 20 miles before sunrise SO
that he may form junction with the
Tarboro' train in order to make connec-
tlon at Rocky Mount, so as to meet a
man-on his way to some foreign coun-
try-in order to transact business of
vast Importance agreeable to promise;
upon getting there an hour before
fchedule time, be fnds the train has
been gone Just half an hour ago? The
man Vas at Rocky Mount, but had to
pass on without settling bis business
Whose fault was it And who is re.
sponsi bic for it?
This is hard for man (to say moth
ing of woman who has lugged 2 or 3
Precious Bonnet boxes way up to the
depot) who owns several shares of stock
himself, in what he supposed would
prove pleasure rather than nuisance
IT'S too bad, especially when there
is no one to whom we can 20 for re.
dress. For when Caesar does wrong
TO whom can we appeal ?-Fiuis.
QUERY FROM MANY.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
CHARGE OF POLIGAMY.

A marriage took place in this town last
night, between couple of strangers,
and the company were enjoying the
occasion as is usual-in fact, all went
F." as merry as marriage bell" until
another stranger, haiIing from the coun'
ty Of Wilson, made bis appearance, al.
most breathless,and exclaimed 4" Good
Lord. I wish had g1t here little
sooner That woman is marri ed She
stayed with her husband at my house
last night :! and now she has gone and
got married again! l came here witt
my wagon to-day after her things, tc
take them to Wilson, and now She
gone and got married! HI will b.
pay ?"-. Goldsboro' Neavs
The southerner., 1866-08-25

We call the attention of the public,
to the Advertisement of Mr.. Charles
W. Stief's Celebrated Pianos. This
House presented to the Southern fair at
Baltimore, Piano which sold for elev-
en- hundred dollars Also Manufaot ur
ed the Piano presented to Gen. Lee, by
the ladies of Baltimore, sometime since.
They guarantee thier work aud their
terms are liberal.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

"Queem Emma" ."-rhe New Yor-
kers are doing their best to entertain
the Queen of the Sandwich Island>
now in that city. She was waited OIL
by many of the leading gentlemen
and ladies of the city, on Thursday
including Commodore Ringgold, of the
navy, Horace Greeley, Rev. Drs. Dix.
of Trinity Church and Vinton, anc
others. During the day she visited St
lIuke,s Hospital and other similar III
stitutions. 1t is said she will set ouI
on Monday for Washington, and o,
her return spend few days in Baln
more.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

4 Ydnkee General Beatea by a Ne
gro "A correspondent of the 4Netropott-
tan Record, writing from Lake Provi-
dence, La, says:
In Issaqnena county, Miss. just op-
posite our Parish, General Andrews,
of Massachusetts, (who claims to be a
brother of the great abolition demagog-
ue, Niger worshipper, and ex-Gover-
nor), has been endeavoring to run a
plantation. A few days since one of
the descendants of Ham, in the employ
of General A was exercising his fam
lily prerogatlve by administering, accord
ing to the laws and Gus 20 MS of old Pur-
itan Massachusetts, severe lesson OF
corporeal punishment upon one of his
own children. Tue General, coming
along, ordered him to desist which Sam
bo refused to do, asserting at once the
privilege guaranteed by the Civil
Rights bill. Hereupon the chivalrous
General undertook to coerce the AFRO
CANT darkey, who on the other hand
s.couldn't see it, A skirmish ensued,
and alas our gallant G General was most
wofully used up, retrea'ing in demon
allied condition, dismayed and DISCUS
the with free niggers, plantations and
all. He told some of the neinbers
that he had expe nded $4,000 in start
ing the cotton planting adventure, but
would give it up. He stated that be
had "fought four years to make the
| nigger free, and now was wiling to
tight the remainder Of bis lifetime to
put him back in slavery again" Sc
transit gloria mundt
horse with five feet is mentioned in
Texas.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
THE TARBORO' sOUTHERNER

be-" Though the clouds that now over
spread our land are dark and lowering
let us trust that brighter days are in
store for US. Though no human eye
can pierce the mists of night the dawn
comes none less surely.
Musingly yours,
sf N'IMPORTE.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

Nu&hOtWe- I'VE were pleased to see
the great improvements going on in
this venerable +" burg" Among the
latest improvements, is the large and
extensive establishment Of MIR. w. N.
Enroughty, who used to sell "OId
Nash !" (the very BEST but has couclu-
dcd to supply the good citizens of that
county, and the ladies in particular,
With all kinds of Dry Goods and Gro
ceries-includiDg the 1'lltereens, Boule-
ward, Trail Hoops, &c and some Of
those "little" ducks of Bonnets.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

Mr.. W. A. Hearne, Of the North
Cdroltniun, has associated himself with
the well known house of James Gordon,
Norfolk, Va. Mr.. Fl. also, continues
his connection with his paper as hereto
fore. He is a gentleman of fine ability
and untiring energy We wish him
great success in all he undertakes. Read
his Circular and Advertisement.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

Gel. Joseph II. Hyman, has associat-
ed himself with the old established
House Of Messrs. Dancy, Hyman & Co.,
80 Cedar St., New York. The Col
sustained the I" lost cause from first to
last, gallantly and nobly. He also re-
presented our County with marked abili.
ty iu the Legislature and can be trust.
ed. Such gentlemen should be sus
tained by our people. They are as
loyal" to day to the i" old Flag" a'
they were true to " their own, ,heil
native land"
The southerner., 1866-08-25
list OUTOF THEIR HOLES
FOUR CONFEDERATES COME
IN AND SURRENDER.

d US w VI L t1HLlS LIZ 1LS
FOUR CONFEDERATES COME
IN AND SURRENDER.
The serenity Of the Office of the com.
mandiug officer of this post was agita
ted or yesterday, by the apparit'on of
four Confederate soldiers, who gave
their names and "descriptive lists" as
follows:
Anthony Monkas, Co. E., SD Geor-
gia Infantry, 3rrd Army Corps, A. \.
V.
Thomas Wells, ditto.
James Brinberter, ditto
Allan Tewksberry, 43d Louisiana,
do.
A more ragged set of mortals had
never appeared before the Colonel dur
ing all the dealings he has ever had
with the dragged rebels" Of Lees ar
my. Tewksberry was sort of walking
illustration of original patchwork. His
clothing had been tied and stuck to-
gether with string and thread and thorns
until there did not appear solitary
square inch upon it which had not been
tied up, sewed up, or sruck up, in some
way or other. His companions we're
not quite as badly off, one having a
pair of blue, Yankee pantaloons, with
ouly a half dezcn rents in them; an
other hiding the raggedness of his grey
pants with a flowing, though ribhonry,
Yankee overcoat aud the other making
his decency apparent by concealing the
defects Of his upper garments with an
old oil cloth fly, awfully bedaubed with
mud.
Tewksberrv stated to the Colonel that
be and his party stopped on the Apo
mattox, about seven miles above the
City, after the evacuation Of Peters.
burg, for the purpose, at first, of res
ting; that they staid longer than they
expected, and were cut off. They then
made vow to live on that spot, and
never 60 home or give up until the Con
federacy was completely annihilated.
They sought out a cave on the banks
of the river, which at the point is very
rocky, and after some little Industry
succeeded in erecting for themselvs a
most comfortable little home Here
they live upon fish and game and occa
sioual roasting ears during all last sum
mer, and upon bread made Of corn they
had gathered from the corn fields, and
an occasional pig they found without a
mother, in their rambles during the
winter. This spring and summer they
lived as they dill last summer, but re-
Gently, hearing from an old negro man
that the Confederaey had undoubtedly
"gone up" they Concluded to q1it the
barbarian life and surrender. They
marched to the city yesterday morning
with their muskets aud accoutrements
stacked arms in front of headquarters,
sent in word that they were the rem
naDt of the army of Northern Virginia,
and that they wished to surrender upon
the conditions accorded to the main bo-
dy. Col Milton cordially assented to
their request gave them transportation
to their homes and bade them adieu.
Tie ilIustrious four roamed about
town for short time, had new suits of
clothing giving them and after being
made about half drunk, embarked on
the Southern train for their homes
Petersburg Mdec.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
OUR AUTHORIZED AGENTS:

The proclamation of the President
concerning the ports which the Emper-
or Macmillan had declared blocka-
ded, must accomplish one or two events
either of which may be the legitimate
result of this action.
The Emperor Maximillian will be
forced to reliDquish his hold on Mex.
leo, or sustained by France, an issue OF
force will be made up between the two
countries.
We would have war with France
averted. This country is in no condi-
t'on to 60 to war with that power, sus
tanned as she will be by other power
full foreign nations.
We had far better relinquish the
foolish MONROE doctrine and preserve
our peace with France We will rue
the day that blind zeal for the estab.
ishment of republican government
abroad induces a conflict with the ar
mleS OF france.
This country has had enough of war
and will have a full share of responsible
lty when 1T attempts to protect itself
from insult, without meddling with the
affairs of Mexico, and without seeking
a pretext for an issue with the protege
Napoleon.
Earnestly, calmly, dispassionately
We advise an avoidance of war witt
Mexico.-Leave that country to it:
fate - VIZ. DIS.
We agree with our Wilmington co
temporary in regard to the above, anc
hope at least to wait till our own dis
rracted Country, or our Country's wounds
are healed, before any more igh ting !;
commenced.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

Our friend Mr.. Thcs Henry Ellison,
bas made arrangements with S. D.
Shuyler, Esq , No. 35l Broadway, N.
Y. He is the right man in the right
p'ace-his taste in the selection of goods
in that line cannot be surpassed. He
has our best wishes. z~....
The southerner., 1866-08-25

There was crazy woman up before
the Mayor of Montgomery, Ala, the
other duY. She ua. seekIug IudemnI-
ty for forty bales of cotton and four
thousand bushels of corn destroyed -
The Montgomery -Adoertiser says:
" There seemed to be something of a
method in her madness in this and 10
berating North Carolinians. They would
not swear to the truth if they knew
what it was, she averred. And those
that lived at Tarboro', on Tar River,
were a terrible set-Tar- tals. Their
chiefest delicacy was ligbtwood pies,
eaten with Jumps of rosin preserved in
tar; they oiled their hair with the gum
that exudes from pine, &c The May
or regretted the little confidence she
had in the residence of the Old North
State, as he happened to be one Of that
ilk himself, but promised all the assis-
tance he could render.
Say, Hughey, got any "rosum ?"
What nice time you big, fat Tar
tars must have had during the cheated
term" just past, in mopping the " tar :"
from your faces, in your walks to and
from the express and telegraph Offices,
"just mile from town.
Delightful, wasn't it?
By mixing new dip" hot from the
Still, with the above delicacies, we are
inclined to the opinion that there will
not be man in our County, who will
weigh less than 800 pounds by Chist-
mas. Come dowa Frankly and try a
Js,0.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

D NJ Williams, Esq, is Candi-
date for the Commons, from Nash
Some opposition but do not remember
the names.
The southerner., 1866-08-25

~MNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING
III last year associated themselves to-
gether under the old firm Of James Gordon
& Co., for the purpose of transacting
general Commission business in the city Of
Norfolk, respectfully offer their Sc, vices to
the Planters, Merchants and others Of
North Carolina, promising that all busi-
ness entrusted to them shall he promptly
and faithfully attendedto. @
Mr.. Gordon having had thirty years ex-
perience in the Commission business, fat
ters himself that he will be able to give ED
tire satisfaction to all WHO may favor us
with their patronage and 10 this end We
pledge every resource at our command.
We are prepared to furnish Bagging and
Rope at the market price, to those intend
ing to consign their Cotton to US, to be
paid when the produce is Sold
JAMES GORDON, of
Norfolk, Va
VIM. A. HEARNE, of
Wilson, N. C.
Norfolk, Va, Aug. "a, 1866, 80 I'm
The southerner., 1866-08-25

Col. N. W.. Arlington, is Caudi-
date for the Senate in Nash County.
No opposi ion. Success to Col. Nick.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
COPARTNtRsHIP NOTICE.

RNR. +. NJ. HYMAN HAVING WITH
lvM drawn from the firm Of Dancy, Hy-
man 4 Co., we this day admitted Col. Joseph
II. Lyman of Tarboro', N. c., as a part
ner in our house, and will continue the
Commission business in the City of New
York, under the name and style of the old
firm.
Having secured the services Of r. W.
Hyman, Esq, who has had many years ex-
pcrience in the business, we feel assured
that, we can do as well for our friends in
the Sale Of Southern produce and purchas-
ing general Merchandise as any other
house-and hope to receive the liberal
patronage extended to the old firm.
JOHN s. DANCY,
JOSEPH FL. HYMAN.
New York, aug "a, 39-tf
The southerner., 1866-08-25

FTVHESE PIANOS HAVE BEEN BE-
IL fore the Public for the last Thirty
years, i'll competition with the best ma kcrs
of the Country.
My new Scale Pianos with the agraffe
bridge attachment, are pronounced by the
best Amatures and Professors to be the
best Piano now Manufactured, they are
warranted for Five years with the privi-
ledge of exchanging within II months, il
not intirely satisfactory to the purchasers
Second hand Pianos and Parlor Organs
always on hand from $50 to $500.
Reference: Gen. R. E Lee, Lexington;
Messrs. D. B. Payne & Co., Linchburg;
Messrs. John W. Davis & Sons and J. r.
Darlington, Exchange Hotel, Richmond,
Va; and Weeks B. Parker Of Edgccombe,
who have our Pianos in use. r
Terms Liberal. A CALL is SOLICI-
TED. ~ aug. "A 39-ly
The southerner., 1866-08-25
NolfoIE, va, Aug Il, 1866, 80 I'm
Pianos F! Pianos!!
Charles .TI. !SE2iE
MANUFACTURES OF

e- MANUFACTURES OF
1st Premium, Grand and Square Pianos,
FACTORIES,
S4 and Sc Camden 81, and IS
and47 Perry ST., opposite tie
Baltimore &. OHIO Il. Il.
Warerooms No. 7 n Liberty St. above
Baltimore St.
.... ... BALTIMORE. Nd.
The southerner., 1866-08-25
CT RCU LA II.

Wilson, Aug. "a, 1866.
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partial suffrage and equality before the
Iaw. This is the one all-sufficient rem
edy. This is our great need and press
ing necessity. lg-a ao,r
This is the only policy which will de.
stroy sectionalism by bringing into eff
tective power preponderating force on
the side OF loyalty. It will lead to an
enduring pacification. because based on
the eternal principles of justice. II la
policy which will finally regenerate the
South itself, because it viii introduce
and establish there divine principle of
MORAL POLITICS, which under Gods
blessing, will, in eleyating HUMANITY,
absorb and purify the unchristian hate
and selfish passions Of men. It will
bless those who give as well as those
who receive. 1t would be the crowning
act of glory to our frea Republic, and
when done will be receiyed, as was
received the act of emancipation, with
Joy and praise throughout the world, as
the final realization of the promises of
the Declaration of American Indepen.
dence. -e~-----, .v
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order without being pursued. The Par
aguayans, however, made dash with
cavalry on the Argentine flank, on the
right, bnt were repulsed, and fighting
ceased on both sides. The works cap
tured on the 9th remain in possession of
the allies. This was strengthened with
heavy cannon, and is likely to be OF ser
vice to the allies. The Paraguayans con.
tinued, up to the 18th, to send down
torpedoes. Onthe 14th two explosions
occurred so near to the leading vessel as
to shake her considerable. A boat was
blown up and eight persons killed. The
Brazilian army, 5000 strong, had been
INCORPORATED with the allied forSss. Two
or three. Thousand conyalescents had
also joineds Further reinforcements
have also been demanded and expected
from Brazil and the Argentine Provinces
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NEWSPAPER POSTAGE. BY a recent

NEWSPAPER POSTAGE. By recent or.
der of the Postofice Department all
newspapers addressed to the following
countries beyond Germany, when for
wa,ded in the closed mail to Prussia,
must be fully prepaid to their destina-
ton, at the rates named:
Russia, including Finland and Poland,
s cents each; Sweden, 10 cents each:
Norway I3 ceuts each Denmark. 9 cents
each; Schleswig Holstein, 8 cents each
Switzerland, 8 cents each; Italy, via
Switzerland, II cents each Papal States,
via Switzerland, II cents each; Turkey,
via Jerusalum, Ia cents each; Turkey,
via Trieste, ii cents each; Greece, via
Trieste, Ii cents each Egypt, via Trieste,
III cents each British East Indies, and
China, via Trieste, l3 cents each Earth
er India, Dutch and French possessions,
via Trieste, 10 cents each.
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GvEH a MILLION DOLLARS
SAVED!

Gentlemen -" ] had a negro man worth tI 900
who took cold from n bad hurt in the leg and
was useless for over year. 1 had used every
thing could hear Of without benefit, until
tried the Mexican Mustang LinimoDt. It coon
ELECTED permanent cure"
j. L. DOWNING,
Montgomery, Ala, June ~, 1882
take pleasure in recommending the Mexi-
can Mustang Liniment "a q valuable and india.
pensable article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches or
Calls on Horses. Our men have used IL for Burns,
Bruises, Sores, RheumntiBn, &c., and all sAy 10
acts like magic" j. II. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Wells, Fargo's aud
Harnden's Express.
The sprain OF my daughters ankle occa.
stoned while skating last wintor, was entirely
cured In one week, after she commen need t.using
your celebrated Mustang LiDimentI
ED. SEELY
Gloucester, Mass, Aug !, 1865.
10 Is an admitted fact that the Mustang Lini.
ment performs more cures in q shorter timc, ON
maU aud beast, than any article ever discovered.
Families, livery men and planters should alwayA
have Il on hand. Quick and suro 1t certainly H.
All genuine Ia wrapped in steel plato engrav.
ings bearing tho signature OF q. w. Westbrook,
Chemist, aud the pri1ats u, = stamp Of DEhAs
BARsRs a. Go. over the top.
An effort has boon made 10 counterfeit II with
q cheap stone plate label. Look closely
Saratoga spring Water, tsold by tali
Druggists.