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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-03
TOWNSHIPS.
Raleigh Standard.

The Constitution of N. Caro-
lima requires each county to be
divided into carefully surveyed
and thoroughly organized town
ships. In most Of the counties
the division has been made and
accepted by the General Assem-
bly,, and the constitutional or
ganization is to be completed
by the election of officers.
To some of our citizens we
fear that the necessity and ben
eft of the township organiza-
ton are not very apparent, or
rather not appreciated. In the
older sections of country this
management has been benefit.
1t will be a good thing here
when brought into working
condition. ~
In the N. Y. Tribune Of the
25th inst, are certain state
ments concerning the utility of
the township system, which we
commend to the attention of our
readers There never was a
better time to introduce in the
South a system of Town Or
CARNATIONS, like that preva-
lent in the Northern States-a
system which, to Northerners
generally, seems almost as ne
cessary as churches, schools and
highways-an invaluable, if not
indispensable appendage, of a
we'll balanced political consti-
tuition. The altered condition
of things now renders it practi-
cable and desirable to accom-
plish what could not be expect.
ed in the days Of large planta
tons and other incidents .o1
slavery and the subdivision
of large plantations into fair
sized farms, would quickly ant
permanently promote the pros
perity of the South. Few fea
lures in the condition of the U
States attracted so much atten
ton from De Tocqueville, ant
some brief passages from hi
well known volumes about De
mocracy in America may inter
est our Southern readers b,
showing what was thought 0
the matter by one of the mos
intelligent men land he a for
eignerl that ever wrote upo,
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From the Wilmington Journal.
KENANsvILLE, N. c.,
June ~, 1869.

Dear Journal
Knowing the interest you
take in all agricultural mat
tiers, l have taken the liberty
to address you in regard to
affairs in Duplin county, espe-
cially in regard to truck and
fruit raising. The people of
this county have gone into
truck farming quite extensive
ly this year, but with poor
success, and am sorry to be-
lieve that many have become
disheartened by their failure,
and will not try again. But
I shall make another effort in
this new enterprise.
/ will give you a few of the
principal reasons, which, in my
opinion, caused the failure OF
the present year. First, the
very late and cold Spring, I'M
precedented in my experience
for the last ten years, was the
chief reason tor this failure. In
the second place, our people
have much to learn to adapt
truck farming and fruit raising
| to our soil and climate. W.
have begun this work almost
entirely from information de-
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Carriages.
IL PIERCE,

- -" - = and HARDWARE,
.. Nos. IL and % Union street,
oxxuZ Having been in this business
6k&N for 80 odd years, are prepared to
Give general satisfaction to all who may
favor them with orders. -.
All kinds of LIGHT CARRIAGES
made OF the best material and work man
ship, at lowest prices. ...
COACH MATERIAL OF EVERY KIND,
Spring Axles, Wagon Material. an
CARRIAGE GOODS.
A largestock suited to the trade at TAI,
prices. no24-ly
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ciety. After seeing his remarks.
one may more readily imagine
the regret with which the Dor
chesterians abandon their time
honored town organization.
In Massachusetts, says De
Tocqueville, 8 the handspring
of public admiration lies in the
township. 1t forms the COM
mon center of the interests and
affections of the citizens. x =
The native of New England
is attached to his township be-
cause it is independent and free;
his cooperation in it's affairs
insures his attachment to its
interest +; the we'll being it af-
fords him secures his affection,
and it's welfare is the aim of his
ambition and of his future ex-
ertions. He takes a part in
every occurrence in the place; he
practices the art Of government
in the small sphere within his
reach-he accustoms himself to
those forms without which lib.
erty can only advance by revo-
lutions he imbibes their spirit;
he acquires their tastes for ord
er, comprehends the balance of
powers, and collects clear, prac-
tical notions on the nature Of
his duties and the extent Of his
rights x sTown
meetings are to liberty what
primary schools are to science
they bring it within the peo-
pies reach-they teach men
how to use and how to enjoy
it..
&C Such is a brief outline of
the opinions of one of the most
philosophical Investigators of
American characteristics. But
while De Tocqueville favors the
New England town and county
organizations, which he studied
most carefully, it may be said
that, without setting up New
York as a model in all things,
its town and county arrange
ments, in all the rural districts,
outside of a few large cities, are
an improvement on the New
England mode-at least so far
as providing for a County
Board of Supervisors, consist
ing Of one member the Super
visor from each town, forming
a sort of local legislature. One
thing seems certain-that the
Southern State which earliest
adopts the proposed improve
ment in the way of town organ
ization, other things being e.
quail, or nearly SO, will proba-
bly, secure quickly the largest
share of settlers and capital
from the regions where the
great value Of these organiza-
tons is properly understood.
The non existence of town or
CARNATIONS in the South has
been one of the features that
hitherto repealed the best class
of Northern settlers. The a.
doption of the system, now rem
dered practicable by the ex-
tinction Of slavery and the sub
division of large plantations,
would add one Of the greatest
attractions that could be pre-
sented to those Northerners
whose migration would be most
beneficial to the South, while
perfecting the reorganization of
that region in a manner that
would rejoice the hearts of all
right minded Southerners.'
-
From the Wilmington Journal.
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RY MRS. c. F. ALEXANDER.

RY MRS. G. F. ALEXANDER.
ALI things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonder full,
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.
The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
God made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate.
The purple headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning,
That brighten up the sky.
The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
He made them, every one.
The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day.
He gave US eyes to see them,
And lips that we. might.tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.
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ADVERTISEMENTS

WRITTEN IN RHYME OR PROSE.
He hopes his friends and the public
generally will give him call. Apply to
VIM. II. HOLSTEAD,
DAY Book Office,
b2I-tf Roanoke Avenue
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A Substitute for Tobacco
HEALTH SECU II Ed
MONEY SAVED

Those who wish to abandon or diminish
its use, are reminded that the Substitute
Is just the thing. 1t is a
VEGETABLE AROMATIC TONIC,
and acts most beneficially on the stomach
and nerves, long enervated by the poison
of Tobacco.
OLD MAN or young man, trembling UNI
der the powerful narcotic influence OF the
quid or pipe, now Is your chance. Try
one box a.ad be convinced.
For sale at our new store in Atlantic
Block. r4t
m.vl M. A. U. A. SANTOS,
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FORM OF THE TICKET.


The Conservative State Committee
have prepared form of ballot to be
used in the approaching election, which
has been submitted to the authorities
and found to be according to the legal
requirements We publish it below,
and suggest that it be uniformly used
throughout the State All ballots are
required to be on white paper. There
will be three ballots cast, requiring the
use of three tickets. The first as fol-
lows
Fol or against Constitution.
(The provisions submitted to separate
vote being excepted)
For Governor
GILBERT C. WALKER
For Lieutenant Governor
JOHN f. LEWIS.
For Attorney General
JAMES G. TAYLOR.
For Senator, District No. 20, to General
f Assembly:
WALTER Fl. TAYLOR.
For Delegates to General Assembly,
District No. g.
ARTHUR S. SEGAR.
WILLIAM FL. BURROUGHS.
For Representative to Congress, District
No. 2.
DAVID j. GOODWIN. ...
For Congressman at Large:
JOSEPH SEGAR.
The second is as follows
Against Clause " Section l., Article
Ill of the Constitution.
The third is as follows
Against Section VII, Article III. of the
f1 Constitution
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for a different character of soil
from ours. We have to expert
ment for ourselves, and ex-
change the results Of these ex-
periments through Agriculture
Associations and publications.
And again, we do not have
the right kind Of commission
merchants who understand the
selling of our produce. This
has already been suggested in
q letter published in your val
liable paper. 1t is matter of
greatest Importance to the
truck farmers Of the Cape Fear
section to be united and act
together for their own well
! fare.
In the next place, the subject
Of manuring is not we'll under
stood with us. We should by
experiment find out the soil
best adapted for each kind of
vegetable, and then the quail
ty and quantity of manure re-
quired for it. Mistakes are
more frequently made by ma
nuring too highly than the
reverse, just as man suffers
more from eating too IN UGH
than too little.
My observations lead me to
state that home raised seeds
are much better than those
purchased from northern seed
houses. Myself and several
neighbors tried experiments
this year especially IN garden
peas, snap beans and raspberry
plants. Those raised from our
own seed matured from eight
to fourteen days earlier than
the others, and were more pro-
ductive.
| am making this year a
series of experiments with
homemade manures, compost
and the leading manufactured
fertilizers on different soils,
which | think will be impor-
tant. I am under obligations
to the different dealers in fer
tilizers in Wilmington and
several manufacturers at the
North, for a liberal donation
of their articles to enable me to
try these experiments, The
result of my trials will be made
known to the public at the
Fair.of the Cape Fear Agricul-
tural Association next Fall.
l found the most profit from
raising the right kind of rad
ishes from our native seed, the
Wilson Albany strawberry,
early apples and peas, and the
early rose potatoes, the Clinton
Concord, Delaware, Norton,
Virginia, and especially our
great Scuppernong grapes
These latter will never fail, and
require the least work and
care. find much uncertain
ty in cultivating other vegeta-
bles and fruit than the above
mentioned.
| am glad to mention the
great improvement over last
year in the transportation of
truck. 1t gives me pleasure to
say that Col. Fremont, the
able and energetic Superinten-
dent of the Wilmington and
Weldon Road, has come up to
all his promises in this matter.
With us there has been no delay
in the prompt shipment of our
produce and no damage has
resulted from delays or rough
handling.
Very truly,
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TTNO owners, Masters OF EeSSeis
and Merchants generally.
Having put my TWO STEAM SEQ
TIONAII MARINE RAILWAYS, uars,
and smalD in new condition, ! am pre-
pared to haul vessels from 10 to SUI tons
New York rates.
A requisite supply of Timber, anu
Steam Saw MilFin the Yard, enables m
to guarantee dispatch in all orders.
Masts and other descriptions OF spa
made on short notice.
Shears for masting vessels. and all oLne
axlures necessary to facilitate work Al
ached to the Yard.
L have under my control mechanics II
me dlnerent branches, necessary to re-
pair vessels thoroughly and a the hes
manner. ICY
NATHANIEL NASH,
Practical Ship Builder,
sn4DsW-ly No. 6s Il 80 W. Water E,
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THE CREATION.

2 O Z t r x
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ToR SALE Or EXCHANGE

FOR CITY PROPERTY.
A FARM situated on Bay Side. Roa d
800 acres, about miles from the city OF
Norfolk: about 70 acres of this land is
cleared and IN cultivation ,the remainder
heavily wooded. The improvements
consist of Building of Six Rooms, with
necessary Out Houses, and the land is
we'll adopted 10 Trucking and Fruit. APP
ply to
ny4>lm THIS OF FlCE.
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o. several chests OF excellent qualities, al
new store In Atlantic Block.
myl2 M. A. & G. A, SANTOS,
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

NEW PESs.-we received from H. H. Ban
croft * Go. present of steel pens of Ameri-
can manufacture, with the request that we
would try them and say what We thought.
we nave done so, and pronounce them un-
e9unied by any steel pen We have ever used.
Inc Greenback PEN is about the size of
Hiiiotts '3O3'', but writes much smoother
and III more elastic, giving the writer greater
scope, AS regards shading, than any elliott
pen. For those who can write handsome
nand and love to do it, the "Greenback" pen
IL Just the thing. The other pen is called
The Bank Pen, is larger and writes heavier,
out runs very smooth. Just the thing for back.
ing letters, newspaper covers, and such work,
that requires a coarse hand. These are the
hrst steel pens of American manufacture that
we have ever seen that were worth having.
The great English house of elliott have here
tofore enjoyed complete monopoly of the
pen trade, for they made almost the only pen
that was worth having. If the Empire Com
pany can hold up to the standard of these
pens before MS, as we have no doubt they can,
they Will soon have the bulk of the trade.
BROOKS has the pens for sale.
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RopDEEY-Thursday morning, between

NUBDhhI'- 'VI'I! HIUTHIHE' UtIWttH
three and four o'clock, when Wells, Fargo IL
Co.'S stages were about one mile this side of
Pancake station, three men stepped out of the
cedars and, presenting shot-guns, ordered a
halt. The driver yielded to the pressure of
circumstances and stopped. Hand out that
heavy bOx!' said the leader, i'll no gentle
voice. The driver told the ''agent" that If he
thought there was heavy box aboard, he d
better come up and find it. The fellow simply
ordered the box passed out, which was done,
and taking it between two of them the whole
party moved into the bushes. The passengers
were not disturbed in any way though they
rat very uneasy while the ''aGept" was
around, expecting to be called upon for their
yaluables. We are informed that but little
was in the box, hardly enough to give the
robbers a decent spree Should any of these
gangs be caught, we recommend little judi
cious hanging.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

News ITEMS did not come in very plentiful
this week, probably owing to the hot weather
We often hear OF some item that would be
interesting if we could only get it in time, but
very often it is too lat" when 1t comes 10 our
ears. We desire to 81" everything of interest
10 the people of Elkn county in each number
of our paper, and We will thank everybody to
tell us everything that will hc uf interest
You will see the Doctor" around town every
day, and if you have an it"m inst step up to
him and tell about it, If he's in the hnppv
possession of IL hT!f, he'll bc sure to say
something"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

MovE ~ THE RIGHr DmEcrIoN.-wc
were shown, on Thursday, deed from ". r.
Ballou, conveying lots number ., 10, II, II,
-, IL. II and L. in Bnlluu's addition. to the
Rev. Bishop Eugene Cuunally, for the benefit
of the Catholic church. The Bishop binds
himself to- erect upon the premises suitable
buildings for the worship of God, and for the
education uf children.
We ARE glad I" see this step taken. and hope
that other denominations will soon move in
the same direction. The presence of churches
and school-houscs will have a wholesome
effect upon the morals Of our town, and chccl,
many that need correction
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

j. L. ENEIGHr will run weekly express be-
tween Elko and Cope district, conveying let
tiers, packages and passengers. Leave Elko
every Thursday at 1890 A. NJ, and Cope
every Monday at 4. NJ. Office in Elko. a,
Wells, Fargo ~ Cos; at Cope, at Fisk a. Eel
lows
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The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed II Board of Examiners for EIko
School District: W. VI. GilIesrie. J. W Inpm.
lester. For Carlin: Capt Palmer. School
Trustees for Toano: J. W. CuOlbroth, NJ.
Griffin, ID. W. Treat.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

County OFFfCINts.-Our county officials
are snugly qunrtercd in comfortable build
ings, and have got everything about their
ness. The Recorder has n new set of books.
and is mpldiy fitting them up with transfers
Of mining property in handsome and elc-
CANT manner.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

WIscoNsTS TO CALrFoHNIA.-The follow Z
named gentlemen passed through here on
"Wednesday. They cross the continent on n
pleasure trip, and to look out for business.
Among the number are some of the heaviest
capitalists Of Wisconsin. They propose visit
ing White Pine before returning: Hons Il.
+. Hopkins, Philctus Sawyer, Thus s. Allen,
VIM. T.. Smith, Chns. II. Gill ]. VI. Rusk. II
Cortiier VIM NJ. Griswold. Saml HAY, y. =.
Greene, DIR. X. b. Treat, j. H. Smith. W. II.
Wyman. Geo. Gary, Jas. Ross. Geo. b.
Smith, Philo Dnnning. Saml KluuLcr. J. T..
Moseley, DIR. !. d. Bowen. h. T. Burlick. l..
S. Hanks. Thos. REYNOLDS. y. b. Van Slvk-.
i. Il. Parsons, -. X Tcuury
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FHEIonr-Twclyc carloads of heavy freight,
consisting principally of mill machinery for
White Pine, arrived within the last three dnys.
Freight Is now hauled Ia Hamilton nj reason
able rates, and the result is that large quanti.
ties are being transported
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MELoDEoN PETroUIASCE.-Mis Miss Zadc Las
ccllc, Of form divine will appear at the Opera
House tonight. Mcnkcn stripped we'll, hut
Hadie discounts her in shape. The Company
will give you your moneys worth. and no one
ought 10 miss seeing the sights and enjoying
the fun.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

OUR prison brig, on wheels, in which are
confined the parties bound over to the Grand
jury, still remains on the track opposite the
Cosmopolitan hotel guarded 10y efficient OIL
GERS. II matters keep on ns they have been
running for the Inst few days IN our county, u
good, stout prison will como in play.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

ENRIcnr. the Cope cxprcssmnn, brings moro
good news from that district A Frcnchmnn
discovered new placer diggings about four
miles from Cope. lie washed but ono pan of
dirt and got about fifteen cents. He said
there was plenty of water, hut could not give
much Of mn account of the country, MS he is
no miner
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

WE ARE glad to learn that Deputy Sheriff
sheldon, who was shot ut Tonno, is likely to
recover. The ball struck in the eyebrow and
camo out at tho top Of hia forehead. por-
uon OF the brain OOzcd out Of the wound, but
he iN conscious mud doing wnll
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PHosrEcTING.--Th mountains about here
are full of prospoctors, and scarcely day
passes but what some new discovery is re-
ported. In Ia" Ruby range there ARE u great
number Of promising quartz lodges, and they
will hc worked prontnbly before long Tho
facilities for wood, water and cheap labor are
abundant and the mines are Of easy access
from the railroad
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We noticed that lnrgo quantity Of roofing
tin was being discharged from the cars on
Thursday; also, steam engine, with boilers
and smokc-stnck, and large quantity of r
md angle points for largo pipe. We learn
that the whole is for the White Pine Water
Company
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SMALL TEAM.--Wc were much interested in
the little coach and ponies that the folks who
are now with us, u1r. The coach j. u good
imitation of uu English walnut, and th.
ponies are pair of pretty LITTLE stations. that
looked Is though they would weigh about two
hundred pounds each Notwithstanding
their dmimuiiyc size they ARE all hoss. 90
and can kick with - much vim Us though
they weighed tun.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

The thermometer has stood at about %
degs. i'll our Office for the past three days.
There have been two slight sprinliles of rain
that cooled the air somewhat for short time,
but they were not enough Ia lay the dust
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

hELLoo0, of the Gem" remembered tho
INDEPENDENT crow on Wednesday, by bring
ing M bottle Of nno old Bourbon. II was
passed around, and pronounced tip.top. No
nights In such stuff as that.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-31

NOT CAUGHT YEr.-Murphy, tho man who
Shot Deputy Sheriff Sheldon, is not captured
yet, mt he will be, for Sheriff Fitch says So
!, I'D, pSh. don't start aftor anything aud give
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To nil TO whom IL may Concern,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDER.
In signed have subscribed articles OF association
the purpose of running. driving booming and rafting
logs, timber. lumber aud wood the South Fork OF
the Humboldt river. IN tho county Of Lander, aud
state OF Nevada, In compliance with tho Act Of tho
Legislature Of said State entitled An act to requisite
Rafting and thinning Timber and Wood the Rivers
In the state OF Nevada" approved March Sd. 1896.
and further notice IL hereby given that tho nrst
July 1869. said association will commence operations
under aud by virtue Of the provisions Of naid Act.
J. 81. EWES,
y. p. GROW,
!. NJ. BoHAHNow,,
JAMES eastwood.
A. w. HUNsUCKER.
This May Slst, 1869. s.wim
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THERE have passed through the Office OF
Wells, Fa"So X Co., at this place since our
last issue, thirteen bars of bullion For New
York sIN bars, valued at 81 $50 "a: for san
tranclsco. seven bars vnlned NJ 81. 800
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PHoToGEAPm.G.-l.k X. Sattcrley is now in
town, and has located opposite the Cosmopo-
Titan hotel, where he is prepared to do the
best kind of work III his line
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Our only authorized Agents:

Ty JULIEN. Agent OF the Pacific Union Express
Company. Is Agent for this paper winneInucca.
I. +. FISHER 81 and 81 New Merchants Exchange.
IL our only authorized agent I'm san Francisco, Cal
HUDSON MENEr. IL Park Row, is sole agent
in New York City,