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The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

A CANNoN.-A certain devoted Demo-
cat of onr city, while visiting Norfolk a
few days ago, and remembering the dam
per thrown upon our poll ical Publications
this fall by the want of u cannon, made an
arrangement with certain moulders for a
small brass piece suitable for salutes, and
looks to the patriotic zeal Of our party to
raise the means for paying for it. The
price is comparatively small and we hope
every one will feel an interest in the matter
and see that it is paid at once.
There are some good people in our midst
who think firing salutes over Our victories
does no good bat the converse. We think
they err. There is a large portion of this
county, for instance, who never read
paper anu imagine that because Edgecombe
goes Republican every time the balance ot
the United States does. Now if we had s
cauno1 to thunder out the news everytime
we gain a victory they would tegin to in
qure its meaning and soon find out thai
Edgecombe was not the whole world b.
great odds. In this way the cannon be
comes great educator of the public ant
would dc more, we verify believe, to breal
up the solid negro radicalism of this coun
ty than anything We know Of
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
Tar River Council.
Editor Enquirer-Southerner :

Editor Enquirer-Southerner:
SIR:-11 AN 9th December, is the
time, Rocky Mount the place, for the con-
vening of Tar River Council. May ask
the insertion of this notice in your journal,
| by way of canvassing the claims of the
Council before farmers of Edgecombe and
Nash, and to earnestly solicit their cooper
alton.
Are we farmers on the road to prosperi.
| ty or TO ruin
Has the ship of agriculture no rudder :?
Is there no helmsman to be found equal to
the situation?
! Surely in the multitude of council there
| is wisdom.
| To all farmers whether members of the
order of Patrons of Husbandry or not, a
cordial invitation is extended. Come and
let US advise together.
l submit in advance some practical ques-
tions for your reflections; in the meantime
mature your deliberations on these and
such other topics as you may deem peril
nent and be prepared to submit them in
writing or orally as you may prefer.
Shall we continue to make cotton to the
exclusion of other crops. to be sold at
price less than the cost of production ?
Is the share system benefit on cause d?
Does high farming pay?
Do we use guano to our benefit or hurt
Can our agriculture be sustained with
out paying more attention to stock?
Are we endeavoring to utilize labor?
Who substitutes the horse for man and
steam for the horse when practicable?
Do we experiment in farming?
Is the time propitious for new depar-
ture in farming?
What shall the departure be?
Attend You thinking ones and inform
SOUTHERN EEoUIRER.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

STANDARD KEEPER.-As the office of
Standard Keeper for Elgecombe has been
filled by the appointment of DR. P s Hicks,
it may be well for the people to know
their duties as related to him. 1t will e
seen that none are exempt from the opera
tious of the law.
5. Every person using weights or meas
| ures, shall bring all his weights and meas
ures and steelyards, embracing balances
| and other instruments used in weighing, to
the standard keeper of the county, where
such person shall reside or trade, to be
there tried by the standard; and every
trader or dealer by profession, and every
miller, at least once in every two years
thereafter, shall cause their weights, meas
ures and steelyards to be re-examined and
adjusted by the standard keeper of the
county, in which such weights and meas
ures are used and the standard keeper,
when practicable, shall mark by stamp ol
brand the weights, measures, and steel
Yards found or made to agree with tht
standard, and shall give certificate o.
such examination and adjustment, stating
the weights, measures, and steelyards by
him examined and adjusted; and every
person using, buying or selling by weight
or measures, who shall neglect to comply
with the requisites of this section, shal
forfeit fifty dollars, to be recovered at th'
instance of the standard keeper; one hal
to his use and the other half to the use 0
the county wherein the offence is com
mitted.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

THE W1LDMAx TRoUPE.-Clara Wild
mans New York Comedy Theatre made its
debut in our town last Thursday week
night and closed on Monday night, giving
four entertainments.
This troupe possesses points of real mer-
it. Clara Wildman, the "Pearl of Song, "
and star of the company, is an artist of no
ordinary character. Her personal appear
ance upon the stage is attractive, and the
ease, grace and perfect personifcation of
her characters, especially In East Lynne
and Lady of Lyons, wins for her loud sp-
plause and unfeigned admiration. Her
singing too is inimitable. F. ]. Wildmsn
was peculiarly happy in comedy. The
Orchestra, lead by Prof. Steubgen, was of
a much higher type than is usually found
with travelling troupe.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

Personal course q Railroad cor
poration, like any other, has aperfect right
to select its own officers as it chooses, but
where the public is served it is well to have
some respect for its choice of servant.
The removal of Capt. r. A. Watson
from the conductorship on the Branch line
w. s. W. Railroad, is viewed with regret
by almost the entire public. His universal
accommodation and genial manners render
Ell him unusually popular while it in 30
way was allowed to interfere with his du-
ties to his road. While the present incum-
bent has the utmost confidence and respect
Of this community, it would afford general
satisfaction to see Capt. Watson At lis old
place ,aiu.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

INCESDIARY-About2 o'clock Tuesday
morning flames were seen Issuing from the
GIN house Of Mr.. Gu:lford Barnhill which
soon resulted in the entire destruction of
gin house, stables and barn. Mr.. Barnhill
is cropping upon Mr.. D. H. Barlow 8 place,
about q miles from town, and had in the
yin house at the time of the burning about
twenty bales of cotton and large stock OF
farming implements, the whole of which
was lost. There were also burned about
nine bales belonging to Mrs. Jane Moore.
There is but little doubt that this great
piece of destruction was the wanton and
wilful act of some vile incendiary
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
PAMLICO
Fire Insurance Company.
PRELIMINARY MEETING OF STOCK
-.. HOLDERS.

Meeting was called to order by calling
Jesse II. Powell, ESQ, to the chair. E.
r. Stamps, Esq, was requested to act st
Secretary MIR. Orren Williams was re-
quested to state the object Of the meeting.
MIR. Williams ably advocated the cause OF
home insurance by showing the large
large amount of money that has been sent
| from our county which might have been
saved to US Lad we home company. He
said our people had been much imposed
upon by irresponsible companies and that
this county alone within the past five or
SIX years had spent S50,0OO more
for fire insurance than it had received on
risks. He alluded to the great success of
many insurance companies, large part of
whose profits had been derived from North
Carolina. Having been requested to state
the officers and their duties, Mr.. Williams
did 50 in few words.
On motion of Judge Howard a commit
tee of three was appointed to prepare a
charter and procure its passage through the
Legislature. The following gentlemen
were appointed, Judge Howard, Capt. Juo.
s. Dancy and Mr.. VIM. s. Battle.
On motion committee Of Eve were ap
pointed to report to the Stockholders, when
they meet to organize under the charter,
the various officers and their respective du-
ties, and the general mode of organization
and operation of Fire Insurance Companies,
and that they make such suggestions as to
the pay of officers as they may deem for
the best interests Of the Company. The
President appointed the following gentle
men as a committee: Orren Williams, NJ.
Weddell, VIM. NJ. Pippen, Fred Philips,
T. Fl. Gatlin.
Various suggestions were made as to the
name of the Company, but it was finally
agreed. b. an almost unanimous vote, that
it should te called TUE PAMIIoo FIRE In
STRANGE COMPANY.
There Icing no other business, the meet
ing adjourned to reassemble at the call Of
Mr.. Orren Williams, acting agent.
Z. r. STAMPS, Secy.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
Great attraction at BELLS. Now r

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, % different styles of Bracelets, 30
different pattern Watch Chain. Charms
.' till you can't rest" Silver Thimbles,
Spectacles, Gold Pens, &C., &c, Good
Clocks at s. warranted Many other arti-
cles too tedious to mention. Come see?
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

SwINDLERs-It is the duty of the au
thorities to protect the citizens. That %
the real object of all laws. Where men
are 81 green, or otherwise incapable of self
protection, it is the duty of the law to
throw it's arm about them. 1t should also
see that the public is not put to inconven-
ience by the assembling of large crowds
upon the public thoroughfares If our
town commissioners recognize these as du-
ties, we would be glad to see them enforc-
ell in the case of the pestiferous soap and
candy yenders that have been visiting our
midst SO much of late
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
J. 3. HYATT, T. G.

FoR SALE.-A valuable plantation
(known as the " "Benner's tract" in Pamli-
co county, on the Neuse River, IA miles
from NeWbern, with a commodious dwell
ing in good order, together with the neces-
sary out-houses including stables, &c. This
land is heavily timbered, with the eXcep-
ton of about $50 acres cleared; the soil
rich, and adapted to any kind of produce.
Inquire of John 0. Gardner, on the prem
ises or address Newbern, N. c., care New
bernian. I'm.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
NOTICE.

The report Of the Town Constable on the
condition of the streets of Tarboro.
All the streets, bridges and wells are in
good condition; There is money enough
in the treasury, in the fire department, to
pay for all the fire apparatus necessary for
the protection of the town. do not see
why the taxes for 1875 should not be a
great deal less than at present. l hereby
request ali who have not paid their taxes
for 1874 to ccme forward at once and do
SO. hope it will not lie necessary to col
paid.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

OUR New r. r. COHDUCToR-Mr R. E.
Whitehurst is a conscientious gentleman
and will make an efficient officer. IfCapt.
Watson is not permitted to keep the place
W. to fill it.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

PAINFUL AcU1DENT.-Little Maggie, a
seven year old daughter Of Mr.. II. l.. Leg
gett, met with very painful accident last
Tuesday week. She and younger sister
were in dump cart and as the mule back
ed up near the kitchen steps for some pur
pose, the body tilted and Maggie was
thrown out and so caught under the cart as
to fracture her thigh in two places She has
suffered extremely.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
49,

THANKsGIvlNG DAY.--The closing of
two or three places of business, services in
one or two of the Churches, roast turkies,
plum puddings and rabbit hunting, made
our people aware tLat yesterday was
Thanksgiving day.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

W. & ". RAILEoAD.-The Goldsboro'
Messenger thus alludes to the road. 1t is a
compliment to our former county-man,
Hon. Il. r. Bridgers, more than the Super
cntendent:
The tract and rolling stock of the Will
mington & WeIdon Railroad are now in
tirst-class condition, which the travelling
public all admit. The energetic Superin-
tendent, Capt. John F. Divine, has proved
himself the "right man in the right place. "
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

The yraud jury Of Plaqnemine
Parish la , have indicted the fIlow-
ing p rsons Henry M4hony, col red,
an ex- III, mber Of the House of Rep
re entar ives, for the Board of Educa~
tiou; Edward Butler, co!ored, ex-
Ltate senator, for receiving bribe
Of 81 500; Wm A. Prescott, parish
judge since 1868, for bribery and
corruption in office and subornation
Of perjury; Nicholas Rivan, colored,
for shooting with intent to kill, black
mailing and obtaining money under
false pretences by intimidation and
threats; Frank Wits, colored, jailor
and Deputy Sheriff for cunuiving at
escape ol prisoners, including default
ing State tax collector. The grand
jury consisted Of four white and
twelve colored men.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

N~0@0oO~O- ~0~-o-~-~-~Uo-~~-~~o-o
STRICKLAND-Near this place, Nov.
%, GEORGE DUDLEY, son of Geo w and
Lura A. Strickland
E'Suffer little children to come unto me
and forbid them not, for of such is the
kingdom of Heaven"
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

To-NIcHT.-The Berger family, with
their sweet music and refine entertainment,
will be here tonight. They are only billed
for one night, but we hope our appreciation
this evening viii he such as to induce
them to give us another benefit tomorrow
night
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

AGAIN-Mr. Pendcr calls the attention
of the public again. Few towns possess
merchants of higher qualifications than Mr..
Pender, and lie seems to he gaining :he
success his merits entitle him to.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

CHANGE OF FIRM-Mr Erhard Demuth,
having purchased the interest of Mr.. Zoel-
Ter in the Tarboro Wine and Lager Beer
Saloon, makes his anne lcement to the
public. See his advertisement
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

FIRE ISsCRANcE.-Our fire insurance
company, the Pamlico, Starts with bright
auspices. Let us make it a success and
not permit it to anguish as mos, Edge
come cooperative schemes have done
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
STATE NEWS
The Federal Court meets ia Raleigh
on the 30th inst.


on the 30Lh inst.
Col. Polk, of the Polkton An nsoni-
an, is hnrryiuE up preparations tor
the Meckleubur9 Centennial.
Col. Thomas NJ. holt and Adol
phus G. Moore, Esq, have b'come
stockl olders in the Raleigh News.
The North Carolins Conference Of
the II. E Church meets in Raleigh
on the 5nd of December. A large
delegation is expected.
The Raleigh Septnel says: Col.
Ed. Cantwell, of, secesh smemory, is
the leader of the Republican side in
the Senate
The cadets of the Charlotte Mil
itary Institute, Major Thomas in
command. will visit the Wilmington
Fair in a body.
Wholesale robberies are the order
of the night in Wilmington. The
police are good on tracing the thieves
to their Lairs, but always by accident
allow them to escape.
The Freedmen of Newbern are
making extensive preparations for
the celebration of the 1st of Janu-
ary, the anniversary of Lincoln's
Emaucip alton Proclamation.
The improved breechSloading guns
for the Charlotte Military Institute
has been received at that Institution.
Gov. Brogden seems to be quite lib
eral in his distribution
The Newbern Times uses a half
column of its valvaNle space discussing
the origin of the word broker. When
it comes to a conclusion we will profit
by copying.
Messenger; Col. Humphrey,
President of the Atlantic Railroad,
was in New York last week arrang
ing for another line of steamers to
Morehead City, and we learn that he
has been successful.
Mr.. Charles Guirkin, of eastero
Carollna' haviHg resigned tne once
OF 1ePuty C"ll7ctor A1V9rnn' Re'''
nue. has been appointed Light House
Inspector fer tho coast Of North
Carolina,
1t now appears that the man Deal,
who was found dead in KinstoE,
white RobinSon's circus peifOrming
IN ,'Ia' own was kitl9u' ho' oy m@D'
OUT oy HShtn'nS "AlSAey
The Po;lton Ansoui man thus
1noraliz4s after the departure of John
Rnbinson's circus from his town;
'Farew. Il, so.d John;' You have in
that lg,,lr safe macy a 'shiu plaster
tha1 Is d"e "]' ana, No uo"o'' many
'""' "7l0 P''''' ''''''' ~ ny '''o'li
a-o' ~ SUNNI "1'u'S'7t u ''noo' 'e"'''-
er'
C,J Tbomaa N H,lt ba. hoe,
o,,n,;r+o4 Vic p,..;d..r, of ~.
p,Io;,h h-,noh &c ~. S,n+.a,n If
1,r,,.,noa C,, an n;r,m.r+ +bst
.n;II :'nr,.oIJr ,s "a ,wn - +na bnnor
va af',,;, -. o,rnnanv
St,ta N1s;lrT = W;pIa-
49, aSt,,,,n % ~ aIor.-a ~ Sa.ra.a,u ond
Nnaa'an NJ . ctha c,' G,1noonr; IN poIa;',b
~ q 10 go 0' '''0 - -
Saws the Charlotte Home 'Ouly
IS miles OF track remain unlaid on
the =. =, Il. H. ana che raI'S are
oelhE lald at the rare VI nile uay
IN G0od weather.; T.,; ne company haS
purchased tne "llAeS proP1rIy III
InS ei,y' known as tne MecA1euours
tL tSoN " 0rhS' anu win erec' d uepo'
u, 'ne CITY uaE'nS er0us0u
s'' VI way through y ScFee', mus
I'm 7'nS pa'sen1er au" 4re'en' ~
tue ''ear' OF the city
he Raleirh News saws; The State
Senate is composed of nineteen law
yers, nineteen famers, two farmers
and merchants, two lawyers and
faruers, two mechants, one Miner.
two teachers, one merchanic, two
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
Manhood: How Lost, How
Restored!

A>@z. Just published, a new edition
M of DR.. Culverwell's Celebrated
S Essay On the radical curs (witb-
out medcine) of Spermalo-rhGa or Semi
nal Weakness. Involuntary Seminal Losses
Impotency, Mental and Physical Incapacity
Impediments to Marriage, etc; also, Con
sumption, Epilepsy and Fits, induced by
selfindulgence or sectual extravaganza, &C.
Price, in sealed envelope, only six cents.
The celebrated author, 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 efiectual, by means of which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, private
", and radic0Ry.
Eg- This Lecture should be in the 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. c. KLINE & CO,
l27 Bowery, New Yolk; Post Office Box
45e6. jy 3l-tf.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

against
Mary Louisa Caldwell, Henry Lloyd, Mary
P. Lloyd and Harriet E. Lloyd.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Tot Sheriff Of Edgecons6e County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded, to summon
Mary Louisa Caldwell, Henry Lloyd, Mary
Lloyd aud Harriet E. Lloyd, tie defendants
above-named, if they be found within your
County, to appear at the Office of the Clerk
"f the Superior Court of Edgecombe, within
twenty five days, after the service of this
summons on them, exclusive of the day of
such service, and answer the complaint. a
copy of which will be deposited in the office
of the CLERK Of the Superior Court for said
County, within ten days from the date of this
summons, aad let them take notice, that if
they fail to answer the said complaint within
that time the plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Hereof fail not, and of this summons make
due return.
Given under my hand and seal of said
Coult, this 2Sth day of Oc.oher, 1874.
H. L. STATION, JR.,
Clerk Superior Court, Edgecombe County
HOWARD & PERRY, Au'ys for Plaintiff
Oct. 80, 1874. CIV
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

Social PARTy.-We received an invita-
ton to a social party at the Louisburg Fe-
male Seminary on the 27th inst, too late
to attend. Thanks nevertheless
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

WINTER.-COol weather ha7 commenced
in earnest, ard dry goods nen and m;ilin-
ers vii. doubtless feel superla.iyely happy
for some time to come.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

HoP.-The hop to be given by the
young men of our city complimentary to
the newly married Of the community VII
take place on the Is. of December.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

L Alcoholic Stimuants are taken into the
blood the heart works faStAr, AMI this un-
natural Speep wears outline vital machinery.
All Intoxicating nostrnms advertised az
'tonics, "renovators," &c, produce this
disastrous effect; and sh"u be rejected.
DR.. Walkers Vegetable Vinegar Bitters an
lnvigorant without the curse of aIchol-is
everywhere snpplanti'.o hese poisons 4w.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

WEIGHTS, MEASURES. &c.-See the ad-
vertisement of DR.. P. S. Hicks, Standard
Keeper for Edgecombc county.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

GROCERIES. Apples, potatoes, mackerel,
&c, for sale by Mr.. Shaw. See ad.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Tarboro
Nov. 27th, 1874:
Persons calling for letters on this list,
will please say advertised. If not called
for in 80 days, they will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office.
GA JR L Griffin.
M r McVuy
R-Simon Randall, ] R Robinson
P-Miss L A Pollard.
S-Robert Sturtwint
H. II. SHAW, P. ".
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

MARIxE.-The North Eas.," belong
ing to the Tar River Navigation Company,
came up as hign as Penny Hill o. Tues
dav.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

EDGECuMBE 3 4 /. Ass0C!RTIoH-Wi
hold its regular monthly meeting ncxt Tues
dav night
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

THANKs-To Col Bourne for copies Of
the Brandon, Miss, Republican. 1t is I
staunch and true wMteman's paper.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

STILL WANTED-A few drops more to
help Tar river navigation.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

New CoACu.-We notice a ncN and nice
coach on our Branch Road. Thanks to
the authorities.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

T. II. Gatliu has just received his third
stock of New Fall Calc0es. Ct
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
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WHITNEY--HUDGINS--In this place,
on the 25th inst, at the Episcopal Church,
by Rev B Cheshire, D. D., Mr. FEED p
WHITNEY and Miss itIDIA F HUDsIss, all
of TarbOro.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

FoR SALE.-Naluable town and county
property. See advertisement of J B Ches-
hire, Esl.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
T. II. Gatlin has just received his thirj
stdck Of New Fall Calcoes. 2t

THE PAMMco.-Mr Williams, in allud-
ing to the propose names of our Fire In
surance Company thought it should have a
sound name as it was proposed to make it
a sound company. We hope the thought
of 50 much water will not suggest the idea
of watering the stock
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

Advertisements will be inserted in TIE ENouIE
Err R-SouruKRXEE at the following rates. Ten lines
Of M1N1oN, or one inch lengthwise will constitute
| a sOuARE:
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

1900 yards new styles Side Band Cali
Goes, at Pender & Jenkins. nov5,tf.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27
The Brown Cotton Gin,

The attention oflplanters and others is again
called 10 the above old and reliable make of
Cotton Gins. They are furnished this year
greatly improved, and nothing which an K
perience of thirty years in their manu-
tacture could suggest has been left undone to
| make them the most rellahIe and perfect o.
ton Gin in maj ket. AS the result of our
ettoI is we need only refer to their estab ished
reputation and wide-spread'popuarity For
Perfection of Workmanship, Strength, Dura-
bility, Light Running. and quantity and quail
ity OF lint produced, we challenge competi-
ton. We are prepared to ,oarrant to any
reasonable extent perfe satisfaction to every
planter or operator. The Gins are sold at
the lowest possible prices for good machines,
and on reasonable terms We invite exam
inatioL of the samples in the hands of our
local agents who will give all desired infor-
nation and furnrh applicants with circulars
and copies of commendatory letters from
parties using the Gins in all sections of the
cotton planting country. Circulars, Price
Lists, and other into nation, may be obtained
of our agents or bv addressing
THE BROWN COTTON GIN CO.,
New London, Conn.
PENDER & JENKINS, Agents, Tarboro, N. C.
May Sth, 1874 ~.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

observation-disclosures: Of Mess-s S
Nash 6 Co.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-11-27

New York Markets.
New YORK, Nov. 26 % P. N
Cotton frm. low middlins 15s 1886
bales at Is.