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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20
Horrible Confession of "a TsgEs-
dercr--EfGeEisyo OLA Dog.

On Thursday afternoon, Nelson
Wade, who murdered Mrs Isabella
NJ Bride i'll Lyncoming county, made ii
confession which he proceeded with the
remark that he didn't care d-n
what was done with it," He admitted
that he committed the murder, but de-
MED that ne sEot Mr.. M'Bridc, as the
coroner's jury decided The fatal inju-
ries were inflicted with Il club. While
at a farm house near by nc learned
where a trunk containing thousands OF
dollars was located, and about how muah
the couple were worth. On reaching
the house on Tuesday evening he ask ed
NJ Bride for milk and Was directed to
the wife, who was about the cellar
She told him that he would have to pay
if he wanted it.
The murder continued: Il returned
to the house and iou"d the door boltcd.
The old man finally opened it, and | put
my foot to the inside. He struck at
me, and knocked him down with my
fist, as we'll as sllenced tie dog, who
made an attack on me. | then struck
NJ Bride three tines with the club, and
he crying murder, hit him again.
then killed Mrs. NJ Bride with the
stick, and coming back to the house,
found the old man up and the dog lick
ing his sores. | gaze him another beat
ing, and broke opel the trunk / was
after, had to make two trips to carry
away the money in it. L got between
1000, and $4,000. Viii not tel
where it is. When | die I will revca
it to a poor man, but no rich one shall
have it. Two bags eff the money are
buried in Williamsport, two above and
two below the city. | have killed sew
eral women before, and am willing t.
hang tomorrow"
The prisoner laughs and discuse
politics with relish.
Mrs. NJ Bride was buried on Thurs
day, and her remains were followed t
the grave by large concourse Of people
HurisJu'y JouTnaL
WHERE do most men find their great
! ! est help Or their greatest kindrauce
success in their business? A home
7 Frugality there commonly means pro:
: pcrity. Extravaganza there commonl
means vcxation, temptation to busine.
gambling, and to eventual ruin. Ha
o the married men who practice swil
ding are pushed on to it by cxlrav
:, CANT wife and family. n mans wife
0 either his best friend or his worst Gu
y my.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20
Bring me Word how Tail She

Twelfth Nigh; or, What You Will.
GLOW tall is your Rosalind?''
'Just is high as my heart
As You Like IL
Within q gar,ien shade,
A garden sweet and dim,
Two happy children played
Together: he was pade
For God; and she for him.
Beyond the gardens shade,
In des crts drcar and dim,
Two outcaA children strayed
Together, he betrayed
BY her, and she by him.
Together, girl and boy
They wandered ne'er apart:
Each wrought to each annoy;
Yet each knew never joy
Save in the others heart.
Ry her so oft deceived:
by him no sore oppressed;
They each the other gricved,
Yet each of each was best
Beloved and still. caressed.
And she was III his sight
Found fairest in his prize,
fits constant chief delight:
She raised to him her eyes
That led her not Alright
And ever by his side
A patient huntress ran
Through forests dark and wide,
And still the woman's pride
And glory was the man.
When her he would dcspise,
She kept him captive bound;
Forbidding her to rise,
BY many cords and ties
She held him to the ground,
At length, in stature grown,
lie stands erect and free;
Yet stands he not alone,
For his beloved would be
Like him she loveth wise, like him s
loveth free.
So wins she her desire,
Yet stand they not apart;
For as she doth aspire,
He grows, nor stands she higher
Than her beoved's heart.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

the enemy. We have no choice but. TO
obey"
Then Cardigan bowed his head.
every well, my lord, WIS all he
said. Then turning to his staff, The
brigade will ADVANCE he said quietly,
Meantime, Nolan. after his sharp pas
sage Of arms with the division com
mander, had ridden off to the right
brigade himself. where he was cheerful
ly talking to his sworn comrade and
friend, Captain Morris, of the Seven
tecnth lanccrs. Now that he had
maintained his position as mouth piece
of the commandment chief, agtinst the
imputed, fault finding OF Lucan, he
felt happy. His beloved cavalry was
to be launched at last on this glorious
mission against the Causeway Ridge,
and already D'Ailonville was preparing
to assault the other flank OF the Rus
slams.
Who can wonder that enthusiastic
Nolan told Morris that he WAS going to
see the brigade through the charge ?
1t was his privilege to do So, and his
heart beat high with hope Little did
he know of the extent of p;g-headcd
stupidity natural to the two members Of
the English arlstocracy who respective
ly commanded aud led that charge
~ clear, sharp voice was soon heard
in front of the brigade now formed in
three lines. Lord Lucan rode away to
the "IIeavles,' and Nolan gallored
tUund to The tho lof. -: thl
brigade, as the sharp voice cried:
Light brigade forward-trot =
march ~
In a moment the front line was away
as steady as if on parade, at rapic
trot, following an erect gentleman
mounted on chestnut thoroughbred
and wearing tight scarlet trousers and
blue fur-trimmed jacket, the front
perfect blaze of gold.
The erect gentleman was as slender
in figure, as alert in gesture as a boy o
twenty, and yet that man was fiity-seve,
years old, and the Earl of Cardigan
himself.
But hardly had they started wncl
Nolan uttered cry Of astonishmen
and rage.
GOOD God. are the fools going t
charge down the valley?" he shout
ed.
Then, setting spurs to his horse. h
dashed out Of his place and gallope
madly across the front, waving hi
sword.
"Whcre are you going, my lord?" h
shouted ''That is not Lord Raglan
order. Change front to the right! Thi
way! This way! The batteries on tn
ridge"
Lord Cardigan was as hot-tempcre
i'll his ways as Lord Lucan. The au1ac
5 ty of an officer presuming to cross hi
front was enough For that officer t
address his brigade was an addition;
insult. lie spoke not word, but pein
ed grinly forward with his swor,
Nolan's words were lost in the thundc
: Of hoofs, and all that was seen was h
figure crossing the front and Wild
] gestlculating, pointing to Causewa
Ridge.
Then the Russian batteries opcne,
e There was a flash, boom and secon
, flash in the air, a little cloud of Wiz.
c smoke, and a lond span2, as the 81
shell burst in the face of the trottig
line. Poor Nolan threw up his ar
! n with fearful shrek, and fell back
II his saddle, stoLe deal, struck throu2
u the heart. With IA low groan of rag
Il the rushing horsemen quickened the
Il pace and dashed on, at wild gallo
II into the valley f death.
l. The secret Of Balaklava persisted vii
c Nolan.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20
decentralization.

Let servant girls read and beware !!
An unhappy family in California hav-
ing been driven by the exisehc;es to
the kitchen to find cook at an intelli-
gcncc office did trcmblingly engage a
lady OF apparently excellent qualifca-
tons. After arranging her piano, her
sewing machine, oil-paintings, ect., to
the best advantage, she proceeded to
get breakfast. All went calml y and
merrily until she was discovered put
ting the cucumbers on the range to
boil, whereupon the frightened master
the house instantly had her arrested
on charge of insanity. And this is a
republic. IF poor exiles arc going to
be treated in this manner they nigh,
much better stay in the home of tyranny
1t is that infatuated being who is insane
that fondly believes cook should know
her busin ess.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

In old times, an essential part of a
brides outfit was sand for securing her
kitchen implements. Nowadays, they
don't trouble about the sand !; all that is
required from father is he shall down
with the dust"
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

The following sentence will show
the Importance of the position of a
comma: without her man, is
Il brute.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

The Difference.-John, when ba cE-
elor, kept lock of Mary's hair, but
now that he is married, he keeps a lock
of the canal.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20
PROPERLY MADE-

PROPERLY MADE
Some daHE HAD on SHORT NOTICE
b""e gave lying to
from the n N. A. BAKER
as choice FAYETTEVILLE Nc
70, accomFf e 2-i2' H.
istic remart
saton &c.
dueing the re received and offer by the case,
take from
who, - IS Holland Schnapps,
items thames pure dry Catawba Wine,
| Tribune
Monders Imported (Verzenay) Champaign,
Crop prosl
| half a croi of very fine Sherry Wine in original
ble-An
black gnatSS 's
spreading h. I. sCANliN'
ers in sess Dealer in Liquors and Wines.
IL Fayetteville. n. C.
Aprii ~. 172 :f
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

A dandy inquired at fruit stand,
care these apples fit for hog to eat?''
city one and see" said the woman.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20
Exchange Hotel,
T ave tt willie, n. G.

Ihave just taken charge of this well-knowL
house aud expect to conduct for some years
The travelling public will find at this hotel
every comfort and attention. The rooms
are amply furnished; the table will be sup
piled with the best.
TIE EXCHANGE is OH Green Street. a
few doors north of the Market, right in the
centre Of the business part oftUwn. Omni-
buses and hacks will he at the depot and
wharfs OH arrival Of the cars and steam
boats. and passengers will be conveyed q
| any point at any hour.
A livery stable is connected with the
| house, where horses will be cared for end
vehicles and transportation furnished.
Terms reasonable.
W. DRAUGHON, PROPRIETOR
Formerly Proprietor Fayetteville Hotel
May = LIFT.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

An old bachelor is q traveller on life s
railroad, who has entirely failed to make
the proper connections.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

The following shool-boy poetry, is the
very latest hit on that handled theme,
the hustle:
Say, young man, spare that lady's hustle,
Touch not single ''papc'
You know how serious was the tussle,
To twist herself in shape.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

NEVER tell your secret in corn
field, for it has thousand ears.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1873-08-20

Most of the shadows that cross our
path through life are caused by our
standing in our own light.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02

three or four times the salary of MEM
Der of Congress to keep Frank out Of
debt. Hence, he is willing to step from
the Senate Into the comparatively obscure
position of insurance inspector. Doubt
less there was some compulsion in the
matter, as SO good Democrat as Blair
has been since the war is not likely to
give up good thing SO long as he could
possibly hold on to it. He proves his
fealty to party and respect for its tradi-
tons. however, by readily accepting any
thing that will pay without requiring
much work. ANY Democrat would do as
much.
But The mystery about all this is, how
can Democratic Congressman be so in
nocent while all the Republicans are so
guilty, and all agreed on the main point ?
Why should Mr.. Blair be commended and
rewarded for voting himself back pay,
and all the indignation reserved for Car
penter, Butler and other Republicans?
We are pretty familiar with the ancient
traditions, but fail to see how this thing
can be seconciled with honesty.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02
ANOTHER DELAY.

There begins 10 be a feeling Of unces-
tainty entertained regarding the future
movemen Of the Congressional Commit.
tee Of Transportation. They were at one
time expected here from the first 20 the
tenth Of November. Soon after this an.
nouncement was made they turned up in
st. Louis, from which place they adjourn.
ed to meet in Washington on the fifteenth.
The dispatches inform Us that soon aftes
the meeting in the capital. they will come
around by way Of New Orleans 20 make
inquiries about the distractions az the
mouth Of the Mississippi river. Now we
do not deny that our preference. if we
were to have choice. would be for the
committee to come here direct from st.
Louis before going anywhere else. bu: will
be satisfied il they come finally at all
We have their assurance to Senator West
that they would come confirmed by the
same information 70 Governor Kellogg,
whom they met in st. Louis, and it may
be that We shall not be disappointed after
all At present, however, taking into con-
sideration che fact that Congress meets on
the first Monday in December. it looks
like a pretty evenly balanced question
with what lean there is about it on the
north side.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02
Fourth Duy-Saturday, December -.
WRIT OF ELECTION.
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Executive Department
Few Orleans, October n, 1873.
Whereas BY the constitution of the United
States aud the laws of the State of Louisiana it is
made the duty of the executive authority, when
ever any vacancy shall happen in the representa-
ton 20 Congress from the said State, to issue a
writ of election to fill such vacancy.
Whereas a vacancy has occurred in the repre-
sentation to Congress from the fourth congress
ional district of the State of Louisiana; by the
death of Samuel Peters, member elect to the Forty
third Congress from the said district
New, therefore, l, c. c. Antoine Lieutenant Gov
and A, tin Governor of the State of Louisi-
ana do issue this, my proclamation, designating
MONDAY, the twenty fourth day of November,
1873, as the day fer the election of a Representa-
tive to the Congress of the United States from the
fourth gresslona district of the State of Louis
ana, and hereby direct all supervisors of regis
tratiou and other officers of the parishes of West
Felicana, Pointe Coupee Avoyees, Rapides.
Sabine, Eatchtoches. De Soto, Caddo. Bossier,
VIM, Grant, Red River and Vernon. forming said
congressional district, to take all necessary steps
for the holding of said election in accordance with
the laws of This State and of the United States.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State,
hereunto attached this twenty. seventh day of
October A. D. 1873 and of the independence of the
United States of America the ninety eighth.
e. G. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor of
Louisiana.
By the Acting Governor:
P. 6. DEsLoNDE,
Secretary of State. 'ec2s2p
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02
rs IT A CRY OF WOLF?

Our Fusion friends have come 50 nea,
20 forfeiting all claims to credibility that
il sometimes becomes difficult to say
whether they should be believed OF not.
We are in some such predicament now.
The State authorities have sent force ar
into Grant parish to aid the local civil
authorities in arresting men for participst.
ing in one Of the most cold blooded, cruel,
] eowardly massacres that ever disgraced
the name Of American citizens. Every
true man feels the disgrace OF Colfax
| keenly, and will never be satisfied until
the red handed murderers are brought to
justice, whether it takes four months, four
years or four decades to accomplish it,
The local civil authorities report that they
are unable to do anything, because those
who are accused refuse to submit to the
law. and their neighbors, innocent and
otherwise, aid and abet them in avoiding
arrest. For four months they have been
in an attitude Of defiance toward the
State government, and the highest author.
tiles have decided that the time has come
to try conclusions. If the rioters of Grant
and Catahoula, Vim, Franklin and other
parishes in that neighborhood are to run
the government of this State. it is time
we knew if. so that We may prepare to
submit to the lawless mob. But they
will find i. no holiday affair. An appeal
has been made to the mdterie! OF war. and
inky indignation has been very much
cheapened.
The advent of the Metropolitans in
Grant parish was the signal for manufac-
turing reports of out-ages. We heard of
the arrest of the most innocent and lamb
like creatures, the meekest men since the
death of Moses on Mount Nebo. These
immaculate citizens were dragged from
their homes to stand trial, and their
apologists freighted the balmy air with
their shrieks of condemnation. But all
without avail. The grip of the Metro
politan is on the collar of crime, and can
not be made to relax by mendacious howl
ing. Finding that the old stereotyped
Mlsehoods about despotic government
dragging peaceable citizens to bastiles did
not quicken the public pulse nor soften
the officers of the law in the discharge of
their duty, they have reported a new out
rage. We read in the Fusion papers that
q house has been attacked and a widow
lady and her daughter of seventeen years
taken out and outraged. This alleged
crime is charged upon three several par
ties, either directly or by implication.
First, the negroes did it; second, it was
the Metropolitans; third, it was the sol
diers; and finally, the whole Republican
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02
THE DEMOCRATIC OK AND THE SALARY
BILL

The Democrats Of Missouri have
adopted a characteristic manner of showing
their condemnation of the@back pay bust
ness. Frank Blair, one of the most
energetic advocates of that measure. has
recently been appointed by Governor
Woodson to the pc sition of State insur-
ance inspector. This appointment is
nightly approved by the Missouri RepuJ-
Hcan, as much the best the Governor
has made" The fact that Blair is yet
poor man Notwithstanding his long
service in Congress, is cited as evidence
Of his honesty. No account is taken of
extravagant not to say imprudent
practices, neither does the Republican
inform its readers that it would require
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02

party Of Louisiana, and perhaps the en-
tire United States government are guilty.
The difficulties that encounters US on
reading this terrible recital are manifold.
We are not at all satisfied that any such
outrage has been committed, because our
own advices from the scene make no men,
ton of it. Again We know it to be high
ly improbable that any soldiers of the
United States army have been concerned
in any such crime, and we regard it as an
insult to the whole Metropolitan force to
even.inshuate that any Of the force under
command of Colonel DeKlyne would do
such thing. In any case there is no
doubt that both the Metropolitans and
the United States forces will lend any
needed assistance to the local authorities
in arresting any one charged with the
crime in case of forcible resistance to pro-
cess of law. The Republican party is
not much in the habit Of protecting their
scoundrels from punishment The Demo-
Gratis enjoy monopoly of tina; business,
and are alone guilty Of parading the great
est criminals that ever went unhung be-
fore the world Us innocent, heightened,
respectable citizens whom the janissaries
Of despotic government are continually
expressing. The entire suspension Of the
practice Of calling things by their right
names makes is impossible 70 know wheth-
er a crime has been committed OF not, or
whether suspected person is innocent or
guilty. until We receive confirmation
Of the reports through truthful channels.
1t win be seen. therefore, that We are
for the present compelled to withhold our
belief in this story Of outrage, partly be-
cause it is too horrible to be true, but in
great measure because i. comes from those
who are continually crying :.'wolf." when
there is no danger. It is needless 20 say
that any crime Of such nature. OF OF any
other. will be punished with the utmost
severity, if those who claim 70 be respect
able citizens do their duty. not only in
pointing out the criminals, but in making
arrests. We would hang the perpetrator
Of such an outrage side by 81 10 With the
miscreants who shot two hundred defense
colored men in the Colax courthouse.
But we do not approve Of calling off the
pursuers of one set Of criminals because
new cry is raised in another direction.
The blood Of murdered citizens Of Louisi.
ana has been crying to heaven for VEN
geance since the fatal thirteenth OF April.
Let US secure their slayers first. and
avenge later wrongs after that work is
well done.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02
TO LEvEE CONTRACTORS.

PROPOSALS, ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT
II Of the Louisiana Levee Company, will be re-
ceived at the office Of the company. No % Caron-
delet street, until November s. at IL NJ, for the
building Of the following levees, viz
Elton, Carroll parish.
Bass. Carroll parish.
Point Lookout, Carroll parish
Point Pleasant No. l. Tensas parish.
Disharoon. Tensas parish.
Green, C6neordia parish.
Glasscook, COncOrda parish
Australia West Baton Rouge parish.
Point Pleasant No. q Iberville paristo
BarrOwville Ascension parish
Knight, Eafourche parish.
Daigre Lafourche parish.
Martin, Lafourche parish.
Merritt st. Bernard pa ish.
T8laferrO, Plaquemines parisho
Rush Bayou, CaddO parish.
Plans and specifications of the above viii be seaA
at tins office.
The privilege of rejecting any and all bids rec
oca4 tnoS THOMAS I. pI1, Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-02

The arrival Of Governor Kellogg COM
pletely spoils the sensation OF the New
Orleans correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, which We copied the other day.
1t will be remembered tina: the basis of
the astounding plan which had been dis.
covered to resolutionize matters here was
Governor Kelloggs not returning TO the
State. The keystone having fallen, the
whole arch falls in. Of course. The En-.
quirer may possibly discharge its cor
respondent. but we venture 70 predict it
will never inform its readers Of the cheat
that it palmed off on them.