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The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

CIRCUs.-As usual Old John Robinson
drew an immense crowd in our town. The
exhibition was good and the display upon
the street the best we have ever seen. One
of his clowns is said to be graduate Of
Chapel Hill, adding another to the list OF
celebrities turned out by our State Univer-
aitv
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE.-It is very ne
cessary that the Executive Committee of
our party in Edgecombe should be thorough
ly organized and ready for work. To this
end, as well as for things to be discussed at
the meeting, a meeting of the members of
the committee is called to take place on
next Tuesday. Friends, our allies are ac-
tive and have been victorious, let us see
that our squadrons are ready whenever the
bugle horn blows the onslaught.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
MARRIED.

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ROT THSCHILD-ALEX
this place, on the 18th inst, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Louis Heilbroner, by Rev.
Moses Spertuer of the Hebrew Congrega-
ton of Goldsboro, Mr.. l. RoTHsoH1LD, of
Scotland Neck, and Miss CARRY ALExAND-
ER, of Tarboro.
R-STAMPS.- Glenburnie
near Milton, N. c., by Rev. E. H. Hard
ing, on Thursday the 9th inst, Mr.. F. 8.
RoYsTER, of Tarboro, and Miss Mary r.
STAMPS, daughter of DR.. VIM. L. Stamps,
of Milton, n. c.
STAMP -HASSELTINE.-In Ian
caster, s. c., by Rev. Mr.. Query, on Tues
day the 3rd inst, at the residence of Jud-
son A. Hasseltine, Esq, the brides father,
Mr. THOMAS STAMPS, formerly of Milton,
N. c., and Miss MINNIE J. Hasseltine, OF
Lancaster.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

PRRsoNAL.-We notice among the visi-
tors attending the Baptist State Conven-
ton, held in Wilmington last week, J. J..
Biggs, Esq, formerly of this State and
county, and for many years in the Com
mission business in Norfolk, Va, but who
has more Iecently become associated with
the commission house of ]. I. Middleton &
Co., of Baltimore, house of large capital
and an extensive Southern trade. We wish
him much success in his new connection.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
Manhood: How Lost, How
Restored!

A> Just published, a new edition
of DR.. Culverwells Celebrated
Essay on the radical -esws (with-
ontmedicine) of Spermato-rhGa or Semi
nal Weakness. Involuntary Seminal Losses,
aImpotency, Mental and PHYSICAL Incapacity
eImpedinlents.to to Marriage, etc; salso, Con-
sumption, Epilepsy and FitsS. hduced by
self-indulgeDce or sectual extravaganza, &c.
Price, in sealed envelope, only six cents.
The celebrated auther, in this admirable
Essay clearly demonstrates, from thirty
years successful practice, that the alarming
consequences of self-abuse may be radically
cured without the dangerous use of internal
medicine or the application of the knife;
pointing out mode of cure at once simple.
certain, and effectual, by means of which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, private
ly, and radically. 81.
p This Lectdre should dsbeF ID aIe hands
Of every youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to
any address, post. paid, on receipt of six cents
or two post stamps
Address the Publishers,
CHAS.J. G. KLINE g. CO.,
III Bowery, New York; Post Office Box
1855. jy 31-tf.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
CAswELL Co., n. c.,
Oct. 25th, 1874.

E. r. Stamps, Esq, Ed. Enquirer South
erner:
have been requested by our State Ex-
ecutive Commi Zee P. of H. to visit the
Eastern portion of the State for the pur-
pose of exemplifying the unwritten work
of our Order to the Oranges; also to sd-
dress the farmers in these counties in which
there are no Oranges, upon the origin and
objects of our Order, and to organize
Oranges if desired. Will you be so kind
as TO announce through your paper the fol-
lowing appointments
Halifax, Halifax county, Nov. 10th.
Tarboro', Edgecombe county, Nov. 18th.
Williamson, Martin county, Nov. 14th.
Plymouth, Washington CO., Nov. 18th.
Windsor, BERTHE county, Nov. 9th.
Edenton, Chowan county, Nov. oath.
Winton, Hertford county, Nov. 28th.
Gatesville, Gates county, Nov. 3Oth.
j. B. SMITH,
Special Lecturer, Eastern Carolina.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Consult YoUR CoMFoRT-And have
your shoes made to fit. In another column
will be found the advertisement of Oceola
Doggett, who informs our citizens of the
superiority of his stock and his ability to
give satisfaction in all work in his line
Read his advertisement and give him
trial
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

BoA-CoNsTRIoToR.- of these terrible
serpents belonging to Robinson's menagerie
made his escape last Saturday and could
not be found before the circus left. He
was, however, seen by a colored man here
a few days ago coiled up under a house
and shot and captured. The reptile is still
alive and efforts are made to prevent the
wound from proving fatal
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

If the Druggist Offers any kind of herb
favored alcohol for dyspepsia, biliousness,
or any other ailment, tell him that you want
medicine not bar-room drink. Ask him for
DIR. Walkers California Bi:ters, the best
regulation known, and which you know is
free from "Sa-an's Elri." Reject all the fiery
"Tonics" and 'Appetizers," and cling to
that remedy. There is no med icine that
compares with it, 4w
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Great attraction at BELLS. Now re-
ceiving splendid assortment of Jewelry,
Rings for children, ladies and men, Studs,
Collar and Cuff Buttons in various styles,
ladies and childrens Ear Rings and Breast
pins, 25 different styles of Bracelets, 80
different pattern Watch Chain. Charms
till you can't rest" Silver Thimbles,
Spectacles, Gold Pens, &c, &c, Good
Clocks at 50 warranted Many other arti-
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

DRY.-The long drought has become Sc
riously inconvenient in some localities in
our county. Many wells have dried en-
tirely up and a large number of smaller
streams have disappeared. In some places
it is difficult to furnish water for the stock.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

COMMERCE. matters are brisk in
consequence of the large amount of cotton
going into market, and the Bank of New
Hanover, which seems to have gained the
entire confidence of this community, is kept
hnGv
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.-The 4th Quarterly
Meeting for the Tarboro Circuit n. c.
Conference, will be held in Tarboro next
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14th and 10TH
Rev. DR.. Gloss, p Z. of the Washington
District will occupy the pulpit. The pub
lie generally are invited to attend.
c. c. DoDsoN, P. c.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

To-DAY.-As will be seen in our adver-
tising columns and elsewhere, to-day is the
time for the meeting of the Stockholders of
the Edgecombe Female Seminary. Let
there be a full turn out. Remember II
o'clock to-day at the Court House.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

MEDICAL AssoCIATIoN.-The Eastern
Medical Association held its semi-annual
meeting last week at Newbern. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
For Presidential. o. Hyatt.
For Secretary--P. w. Wooley.
For Treasurer. M. Hadley.
For Orator-James F. Long.
For Vice Presidents-H. w. Harrer and
John s. Taft.
Goldsboro was selected as the place for
the next meeting which will be held the
first Tuesday in February next.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

MARKET LAw.-It will be pleasant to
our citizens to learn that the market law
has been SO far modified as to allow chick
ems and eggs to be sold on the streets at all
hours of the day.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

MUsIo.-Our city has been surteited
with music of late. An old organlst has
been grinding his box at every door and
two Italian harpists have been following IN
his train
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

ADVERTISE advertising has failed
with you, try it on another tack. A good
thing is worth fair trial. If one business
man finds his account in advertising why
should not another
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Musical CoNCERT.-The young ladies
of the Female Acadamy will give Musi-
cal Concert tonight. The ublic is respect
fully invited to attend. 80
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Tarboro
Nov. 18th, 1874:
Persons calling for letters on this list,
will please say advertised. If not called
for in 80 days, they will he sent to the
Dead Letter Office.
A-Mrs Emily Anderson, Reuben At
kinson, col.
C-J L Cohen
H-Taylor High.
ND A McDougle.
P-Miss Bette Perry.
RI T Raiford.
II. Fl. SHAW, P. II.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

By SPECIAL REQUEsT-Of large num-
Der of citizens, Prof. Bailey has promised
to repeat his children's entertainment some
time next week. Due notice will be given
by bills
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

A few more of those fine Walnut Bed
steads at $l2, to be found at ]. E. Sim
mons, the Cabinet Maker and Undertaken.
Tarboro, Oct. %. I'm
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Coon ADvICE.-Posters on our streets
caution freedmen to beware of whiskey
lest it carry them back to slavery.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

CRIMINAL DocKET-For our next Court,
has already about one hundred and twenty
five cases on it.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

RoGUEs-Seemed to have been numerous
about the circus tent last Saturday night.
Several persons had their horses and bug
gies stolen.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
RATES OF ADVERTISING

Advertisements will be.inserted In TIRE EEauER
ER-SourHERNER at the following rates. Ten lines
of MINIoN or one inch lengthwise will constitute
\ SQUARE:
One square one insertion, 81
Each subsequent insertion, 30
4 mo- mos. l3 mos Z mos. Il mos
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

GIN HOUSE BURNED.-We learn that Mr..
Lamb Lawrence, living some or Z miles
below this place, was so unfortunate on
last Sunday night as to loose his Gin House
and about 13 bags of cotton. He has no
doubt but it was the work of an incendiary.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

TRMPERANCE.-The State Council, F. of
T., will meet in kinston on the 18th inst.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

FIRE.-The Devils Ferry is on fire and
Balahac near by is smoking.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

T. H. Gatlin has just received his third
stock of New Fall Calicoes. 2t
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

PLAIN DRESS s-MAKNG.-We refer our
readers to Mrs Mehegan's card on this
page.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

JAlL.-Sheriff Cobb has about - or 16
boarders in his fashionable boarding house.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

R 8. NJ. PETTENGILL & CO. 10
State Street, Boston, 81 Park Row, New
York, and 70l Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
are our Agents for procuring advertisements
for TIE ENaUIRER in the above cities, and
authorized to contract for advertising at our
lowest rates.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

LEcTURE.-The monthly lecture in the
Friends of Temperance hall takes place to-
night.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

LUxUR1ATINa-In the splendid haze of
Indian summer.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

1000 yards new styles Side Band Cali
Goes, at Pender & Jenkins nov. 5,tf.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

TARBoRo B. & L.-Will meet next Mon
day night.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

EDGEooMBE SUPERIOR CoURT-Two
weeks from next Monday.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

MATRIMoNIAL.-Reports are rife of more
marriages to take place soon.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
LOCAL MATTERS.
Dull TINES. Times to advertise.

$50 REWARD advertisement.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Court EMBELLISHMENTS inserted weeks Tor s..
A5Marriage, Funeral and Obituary notices, not
more than ten lines inserted FREE OF CHARGE.
Subscription %. so. IL paid cash at
time OF su bsc cribing So 90.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

W A REQUEsT.-Wnl friends, in noticing
advertisements IN our paper, and responding
to same please state to parties addressed, "
saw your advertisement In ENQUIRER-SoUTH
ERNERw 1t is little trouble, and will help
our business wonderfully. Remember US.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
FOR SALE
A Valuable Plantation in
Martin County.


The undersigned, having changed his bus
mess, offers for sale his plantation on Cone
hoe Greek, in Martin County, which lies i'm
rnediately on the main road from Tarboro
TO Williamson, miles from Hamilton and
! mile from Buffers Bridge. The place
contains between FIVE and six hundred acres,
well adapted to the growth of icotton and
corn, and all the products of the Roanoke
section. Has an abundance of mari on il,
with every convenient facility for manuring,
and is well set in all the timber of tAe COM
mon varieties.
THE DWELLING HOUSE
is large and commodious, containing thl-
teen rooms, well furnished and in good con-
dition, with all necessary out-houses con-
veniently located. Also, Two wellssof good,
never falling water. The neighborhood is
very desirable, and hourishing school might
be established at this place.
Any one wishing to examine the premises
can call on Mr.. W. s. Briley, who lives in
sight, and will take pleasure in showing the
same.
Terms liberal and accommodating. For
particulars, address me At Greenville N C.
c. STEPHENS.
Sept. IL, 1874 If.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

A deranged man by the name of
N. II. Bishop has started out from
New York on voyage along the
Atlantic Coast, and is expected to ar
Give at Newbern the latter part of
this week, that is if he does not
"bring to" at Dave Jones locker.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13
COMMERCIAL.
Tarboro' Market.
CORRECTED WEEKLY By
TERRELL & BRO, Grocers,
MAIN STREET
TARBORO', N. c

Home production are quoted al the buying
price, and all others al the selling price from
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Nov. 6-tf.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

The festival for The Oxford Or
phan Asylum, given by the ladies
of Newbern, netted over 5000. Let,
others follow the noble example of
the Newbern ladies'.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-13

Two persons were killed and
several hurt in the pressure of the
Lord Mayors festival at London.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03
ThomaStoN.

The corporators of the Thomaston say ings bank held their first meeting, Friday evening, August 14th, and elected Miles Morse President, J. B. Woodward Vice President, and s. A. Stoughton Secretary and Treasurer. Directors Morse, J. B. Woodward, Aaron Thomas, G. B. Pierpont, F. NJ Foster, Michael Ryan, D. B. Merriam, R T. Andrus. It Is expect ed that arrangements will be made to com mence receiving deposits Sept. 1st.
 Our Plymouth Quarry is one of the best in the country, fine spc linens of their monuments are constantly on hand; forty hands are now at work there.
 -Business here is fair.
 Prof. J. R. French has just opened the present term of the Academy
 The District schools will open Sep tember 1st, 1874. F.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03
WooDBURY, August 31, 1874.

ED ESoUIRER:- Curtiss Silver Cor net Band gave their new suits the first breaking-in, this evening, by accepting an invitation from our worthy citizen, MT. John Bacon. They received applause that would have been esteemed fattering by an older band. It came from the large crowd that had collected outside, as we'll as from the larga number of guests with in. They also called on Hon. w. Coth- ren. as they. were going home, to take look at the lovliest of flowers, the Night Blooming Cereus. ENRIco.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

buildings, and the committee are refitting some of the rooms and supplying them with new furniture. Mullen IS having very elegant and commodious house built which IS now nearly finished. J. E. Nettieton's house remains as 1t was few weeks ago, the contractor, MT. A. J. Win ton, having failed in business. Waiter Thnmas large and fine house is nearly completed. It Is large and roomy and has view overlooking the village.-The Empire base ball club of Thomaston play ed the Wateryille club at Waterville. Sat urday, Aug. 22d. The following is tie score: Thomastons II, being whitewashed times; Watervilles Is, being whitewash- ed twice. The batting of the Themastons exceeded the Watervilles, while the field ing of the latter was far superior. Amer acGR.
 Rollin l.. Beecher, Esq. Of TWISTED, nesota-The Hon. o, J. Hodge of Cleve- land, a former resident of Winsted, is now stopping at the Clarke House.-Mr Eli D. Weeks of Lltchfield. agent of the Phe- nix Mutual Life Insurance Go. of Hart ford was i'll town on Tuesday and paid the policy of insurance on the life of the late Benjamin F. Mitchell, (sl 900. )-HeTaid As the milk train from Winsted was go- ing south on Friday, approaching Burr vile, the lightning struck tree near the road, and the shock was felt by those on the train. The rain came down in tor rents, and accompanied by immense hail. stones. Before reaching WolcOttyille an- other tree was struck and a limb fell across the track, which was cut ill two by the engine, and portion of 1t carried on the cowcatcher some distance.
 ToRRINGFoRD.-The storm O: Friday was very severe in the towns of Torring- ton and Harwinton, hailstones falling with great force. Lightning struck the house of Chester Barber ill Torringford The building had on it rod, put up sev- eral years since, but the fluid left 1t at the ridge and followed rafter to the caves where 1t left both rafters and other DOT tions of the frame much shattered. Run ming down the water spout the current afterward ploughed deep furrow In the earth, and spent itself ill stream of wa ter. Mir. Barber and four others were on ly about three feet from the corner of the house where the electricity went down. and although they heard deafning crash no sensation of shock was experienced. The damage to the edifce was slight Lut the escape of the family as something miraculous.-Iader.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03
Falls Village

The camp meeting at this place closed on Monday morning last. It has been the largest ever held here. On Sunday it is estimated that near 10, 900 people were present. The services continued through Sunday evening. A person driving up from the South met over an hundred teams returning from the ground.
 BRDaEwATER, Or, August %, 1873. MR. EDIroR:-I noticed in your paper some weeks since the girth of large tree. I think I can give larger one. Less than quarter of & mile from me is one the girth of which. two feet from ground, is 20 feet lacking 1! inches, and 10 it. from the ground nearly l5 feet. The girth of another little more than mile from me, 2 feet from the ground, Is 19 feet, and 6 feet from the ground, 16 feet inches. Quite large enough for ssE logs.
 Yours, truly,
 ELI MINOR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03
New Pre- SfOna

We copy the following regarding the coming steamer on Waramug Lake from the Norwalk Gazette of Sept 1st
 NEW PREsroN.-Messrs. Driggs, Beman and Brown proprietors of the Hotel on Greens Point. have purchased the little steamer Flirt for use on Lake Waramug. 1t has been paItly dismantled, and raised OF wheels started yesterday, (Monday) morning for its destination, drawn by eight yoke Of oxen. It will be pretty hard pulling to get 1t up there.
 At o'clock, p. m., Monday, they safe Y crossed the bridge this side of Cannon's Station, and the only one they had consid- cred dangerous. One axle had however got broken and 1t would have to be re- placed before they could proceed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03
A painfu. case of P,.es cured.

I wish to spread abroad the great benefit I have derived from Dr. Harrison's Per istaltic Lozenges. have suffered years from the worst Piles-so much that life was burden. used everything to no purpose until found the Lozenges. In less than a month I was cured, and have only to resort to them when costiVeness re- turns, and always ind instant relief.
 Boston, April 70. 1862. s. c. NEAL. : Trial box, 30 cts. Large box, SO cts, mailed free for tkis last price.
 DB. HAaR1soN's ICELAND BALsAM. a splendid cure for coughs, hoarseness, and all throat and lung complaints. For sale by E. $. Harrison & O., Proprietors. No. 1 Fremont Temple. Boston, and by all Druggists, 194w
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

The Fat Men held their annual meeting at Gregory's Point. Thursday, and pun ished the usual quantity of clans. Mr.. Willard Perkins of Waterbury, the hsas- lest of the heavy, was made president of the Association for the coming year. He weighs 369 lbs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

Subscribers who arc in arrears must make up arrsarges before taking advantage of the forego- ing propositions and subscribers who are in advance may deduct the amount their subscrip tions are in advance.
 Money should be sent by post-ofice order, cheek or registered letter, if possible. If remit tanoes are made by mail we cannot be responsible for loss before the letter reaches us, but will take all risks of remittance to the clubbing peri Odicals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03
ENQUIRER CLUBBING RATES.

Oar Litchield County subscribers may not off, ten be abIe to take advantage of the low rates offered large clubs by most magazines and peri odicals. For their convenience and as an extra ndueement to new county subscribers we will send following periodicals to county subscrib- CTS, in connection with the ENQUIRER at the prices named
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

HARw1NToN potatoes are beginning to rot. Rev. MT. Curtiss has returned from his summer vacation.-Dr. B. B. Alfred, of LaGrange, Georgia, and Edward Payson Catlin, of Nebraska, are spending a few days with their former neighbors and frends.-The farmers are recreating at the Plainville camp meeting. Charles Wheeler has had sheep killed by dogs. There is to be family reunion of the Catlins and Bulls at the residence of Mr. John Bull on Tuesday of this week. Last Friday during the thunder shower, the lightning visited the house of Henry Scoville. It first took off the chimney ever with the ridge of the roof, then split the chimney open to tine chamber floor; then followed the stove-pipe and stove to the floor into the sleepers, couple of them, lifted the floor up foot, demol- ishing cupboard with the crockery. lamps Sc in it-after which it disappears among the cider barrels. There was no one in the room and none of the family injured. -HerQld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

The complaints of i'll treatment of ne- groes and revival of kuklux outrages that are coming in from all parts of the South are causing much anxiety in Washington is talked of
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

Attention is called to the wonderfully low figures for which Messrs. Benjamin & Frary of Winsted offer pianos. The sale of instruments for $275 whose retail price has heretofore been $500 is fea ture that buyers ought to appreciate
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

A woman of good standing has baan caught stealing plant from one of the cemeteries in Hartford.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03

A shark was caught in the Housatonic at Birmingham, last week. which was oyer 8 it. long and weighed over 800 lbs; The affectionate animal grasped the hand of careless visitor so warmly that he will carry the marks to his dying day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-09-03


 Sin is often the result of physical ill- health and feeble stomachs. During one third of our time the process of digestion continues. To be dyspeptic is to be mis- erable; dyspepsia is the foundation of fe- vers and all the diseases of the blood, liv- CT, skin and kidneys. Dyspepsia yields to the virtues of the vegetable ingredients in that great purifier of the blood and restor- CT of health. DR. WALKERS VINEGAR Err TIERS. 20 4w.
 BUCHAN's CARBoLIC BALM OINTMENT IS very remarkable Fsmily Slave. It cures astonish everybody. Contains no grease, aud washes of without soap. It is trans parent, like currant jelly. For all the purposes of Family Slave it IS without an equal. 13 ly.