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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1875-04-07
THE CONTENTION.

There is no doubt that the campaign in
connections With the election for delegates
to The Convention will be one Of the most
important and interesting ever had in the
State. 1t will be race between the too
parties for the control Of that body, for i
is now clear that the Republican party 60
into the field on purely partizan grounds,
and with the sole view Of taking party adj
vantage Of it. Its enough for it to know
that the call Of the Convention ismainly
the work Of the Democratic party TO arouse
rll those narrow prejudices and bitter
animosities so characteristic Of the party.
It ought to be enough for the Democratic
party that to it is assigned the post honor
and that to 1t is entrusted all those hopes
Of relief and reform which attach to the
great measure.
We do not here propose to discuss any
question in connection with the measure,
our only purpose being to call attention to
the necessity for preparation fortke contest,
and the use Of wise forecast 10 movement
and in the selection Of suitable candidates.
This is Of the frs: importance. 1t ensures
not only the success Of the candidates them
selves. but Of the efficiency Of action in the
Convention. We want wisdom. learning /,
prudence, patience, spirit Of concession,
and spirit Of harmony. IL is to the cre-
dit Of North Carolina. that all her CoBsti-
tutional Conventions, with the black ex-
ception Of the one Of 1868. was composed
Of the very best Of her citizens, Of men
eminent IN talent. distinguished in learning
ripe in experience and pure in character.
North Carolina has not degeuerated 70 such
degree that she cannot reproduce men
equally capable Of shedding lustre upon Der
name. and adding prosperity 10 her for
tunes.
To the people Of Orange We make no
suggestion Of names in this issue. One,
however. will occur spontaneously to every
mind. The name Of W. A. GRAHAM, il
Illustrated With every virtue. distinguished
with every honor. embodied BY so much q
previous service to bis State and 70 hi,
country. needs but this erovning act Of de.
votion to gil the msasuroo Of bis public du.
ties. Apeople accustomed to trust in him,
and rely upon the wisdom Of his eouDsels,
demands this last sacrifice Of his time and
Of his talents. We believe he viii respond
to this call. il his health permits. Aud w
think We may. without fear Of opposition
make Chs our nomination.
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lGoYERNoR aRoGpEN.

The Raleigh News says, we are aware
the Chief Executive ofii,er Of State has
peculiar ordeal to undego. With the
best intentions. thepurestMotisaa, he will
Be- often arraignei, and sometimes wrong
full abused. We have never. however,
douhsed Governor l,rogden's desire TO do
his whole duty to the State. IN the matter
Of the change Of gauge. We know bis en-
treme caution and feared most from MS
hardness. We believed that lis patriotism
and State pride would induce him. in the
end, to ACT for the honor and welfare Of all
our people and not for d section. We re-
joice now to see him moving. iflate, bet
ter late than never, in right direction to
make himself, as Governor Of North Caro-
lima, felt and respected BY unwelcome nn-
invited monopolies Of cur State Railroads.
Now, we have nothing to take back and
may have, and expect to have. much more
say gu the subject, ere the end is seen.
yet, We with satisfaction and pleasure,
hasten to call attention TO the eommauica-
! ton below from His Excellency the Gov
ernor IL North t.arclina. which speaks for
itself, aud in tones which cannot beinis-
understood, BY those violating her laws.
Let the Solicitors do their duty, as we be-
lieve they will. and our people will begin
to command mems respect abroad as we'll
Us at home. But read the letter, ".
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. D
Executive Department.
Raleigh, March 50th. 1879.
Sir: Itransmil herewith : certified copy
Of law passed by the General Assembly
at its late session. entitled .an Act III re-
lation % changing gauge Of Railroad, rati-
lied the 10th Of March. 1879. aud you are
respectfully and earnestly requested 70 ex-
ercise due diligence in prosecuting and
bringing to trial any President. Director
Secretary and Treasurer, or any other
officer. servant or employee. whohas either
directly or indirectly advised, aided. en-
eouraged Or assisted in any manner what
ever III changing the gauge Of any part OF
the North Carolina haifroad Or what j.
commonly called the North Carolina DiSi.
sion Of the Richmond 4 Danyille Railroad.
Very respectfully,
Your Obedient servant.
q. III. BRoGDEN.
Governor.
To r. N. Sirudsick. Esq; Solicitor II the
7th Judicial District, Jos. Dobson Esq
Solicitor Of the sth judicial District
W.. Montgomery. Esq; Solicitor 81
the 9th Judicial district.
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TIE GAUGE ouEsTIoN.

Our people have not, and will not. be-
come reeonciled to the violent Invasion Of
their State sovereignty. the disruption Of
their State territory or the overthrow Of
their State policy. The spirit which arous-
ed the Legislature to action when the deer
sion q the Court became ksowB esly inten-
sites with each day > doratiOn, because with
each days existence becomes more appa,
rent The wrong and the injury.
The original wrong was in the lease Of
the road. secret and sudden. against the
kBown wishes aud policy Of the State. and
without the sssent Of the stockholders; an
act sgsinst whicir there bss been living
protest ever since, sad Whish win not end
With the decision o. tie Supreme Court.
The DsnviIle Rail Road COnpaay 70 per-
baps not 70 be blamed 10 fighting % Secure
the beBesss 70 arise from the lease. That
was ths object Of its bargain. YET enter
ing into ihe secret agreement, as ID do. IL
must be prepared 70 meet some Of she con
sequences tina. follow deeds Of dsrkress.
l. cannot expect % find the people Of .Ais
State. accustomed to open and fair dealing.
patient under a wrong the oaigrovth Of
secret combination.
The end i not jet. wepOiest against
al deeds Of violence. They. would only
sully the name " the State while they
would pOst?O1s for long time the hope u
legal remedies. But The Net Of the Leg.
islatars will not prove 70 be dead letter.
distinctions issued BY Gov. Brogden to the
states solicitors to put 10 force the penal
ties u the Law agaiuss any President. sa-
periRenden., EegiDeer. Agent or En-
plcyee who was engaged ia etEectipg the
change Of gauge contrary 70 The provisions
u the Act have been given. and will sson
be tested.
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CONNECTICUT ELEcTJoy


The election which tsok place ID his
State on Monday for Governor and mem.
bers Of Congress il yet unknown to Us in its
results. 1t was fought cor very impor-
tant stahe-notbing less than the deterlni-
nation Of the question whether Grant Is or
is not to be the candidate for the third
tern. The narrow escape the South has
lately bad from absolute despotism By the
failure 70 pass the Force bill. gives this
question great interes: tous. We are look
ing as il we're, upon the issues Of life and
death, Of freedom and slavery, and cannot
await without anxiety the knowledge Of
this result which has determined which side
Of the balance has prepobdented.
The Democratic candidate for Governor
is Charles g. IngersOlI. The present ipeum-
bent, who was elected last term BY clear
majority Of about $500. HIS opponent il
James L. Greene man who distinguished
himself and secured bis nomination By FIR
ing one hundred guns in honor Of he sup
port Grant gave TO Sheridan iu Louisiana
The Congressional delegation stood last
Jearthree Republicans and one Democrat.
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NO NEW THING.

The Dspville Times says: 10 moment
Of generous and nWoptsd enthusiasm, !
man subscribed to tbs Daasille Tines We
we're All milling together then 10 4 great
gust Of putlic feeling. 4 few months la
ter and We ran counter 10 bis views on
quite different subject. and change came
over the spi-i. Of Bis dream. Stop my pa
psr, benhl.
Il was stopped, but bis place sasso soon
6ilsd that i made no mora impression up
On the stability Of the Times than Is made
upon the sturdy oak BY cutting one Of tie
thousand little roots that feed and support
10.
Nor did i ruals. ID TIE least, The feel
inss u the editor. II somebody did not
fall out occasionally, With our paper, we
should conclude Il was getting dull snd IN
Interesting.
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PRESS CONTENTION.

Third annual Convention, ssys the VIII
mington Journal. Of tie North Carolina
Press Association will assemble 10 this city
during the second week in May. We sup.
pose tso-thirds o. The whole editorial fra
tspi,y Of the State viii visit WILMINGTON
On that occasion. Representing - they
DO, the entire North Carolina reading 20.
pulatiOn. and being themselves body o.
inte.Iigens and inauentisl gentlemen. We
lnow ihey win reasire a warm welcome to
sgr siiy.
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To r. N. Sirudsick. Esq; Solicitor II the
9Th Judicial District, Jos. Dobson ESQ
Solicitor Of the sth judicial District
WI. Montgomery. Esq; Solicitor Of
the 9th Judicial district.
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w&snfxaroS. April 2.-The following
rs representing the line Of argument upon
which The republican propose 70 make Their
contest, i given place on the wires:
NEw HAYES coSsi April 2.-tTcn.
Jas. q. Blaine addressed Rspublican
meeting here this evening. lie discussed
the Southern question at great length.
maintaining chat 80 long as opposition 70
reconstruction. On the basis Of free suffrage
and the Constitutional amendments. formed
the principal Democratic issue in the South
the Republicans would be compelled TO
make the support Of these measures the
principal issue In the North.
lie commented with some severity upon
the surge pursued BY the Democrats in
Congress on the Louisiana question, and
said they had arrayed themselves solidly
against any adjustment whatever. every
member Of The pariT except Stephens. 81
Georgia, yoting against permitting the
question Of adjustment and compromise 10
be even introduced and considered by the
House. lie said the evident aim OF the
Democrats was 20 restore lheifoId mole Of
ruling the country. viz unite the South
md detaeb enough o. The North 10 cousti.
tute a majority With consolidated
South they only needed 81 electoral totes
in the North, and New York. Connecticut
pnd California we're just enough with 10.
diana New Jersey. and Oregon 10 eight
for Let each Of Of the States thus men
aced take Reed that il did not IN peace en-.
Ger into coalition 70 destroy the fruits I:
had struggled for during the war. re did
not have faith IN additional coerciye leris.
lation By Congress, mr. world be interfere
m the government q any State. except a.
q LAST resort Coz the public safety. but he
appealed 70 he voters Of Connecticut. and
% loyal voters everywhere 10 heep the
political power 81 the Union in The hands
81 the answering and uhdouhted friends
Of the Union-thosc who bad fought for Il
and saved il. WREN Tie ends or the uar had
been fully attsined Wien free suffrage was
everywhere conceded "a 4 When free speech
Vas 10 where denied. When wendell
PHILIPPE and Gen. Logan cpD speak Is freely
in Georgia. as Lamar and Gordon can speak
10 New Hampshire. the necessity Tor futher
appeal 70 The loyalty Of The North will
have ended. Until then. while he would
cultiyate and encourages the kindlies. feel.
ing between The North and South. be would
urge the North 70 bold the political possl
as the gosTaniy Of safety and prosperity 10
both sections.
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Water Gap. Pa; Msrch 27.--The ice
gorge which Is seven miles above still 70.
mains tbe sane. The strong resistance by
the ice 10 the esp his been lesscnsd ~ eni.
ting channel through the middle. The
rain last bigLt has made no visible impress.
sion The Weather i warn and snow nisi.
ting fspidly. Should the weather remain
thus for two or three days the break IL 10.
esitsble. This gorge consists of miles oi
zee throsn into space Of rs miles. Il Il
now 30 feet thick.
philIipsbprg. n. j.; March 27.-Tbe
Lehieh Railroad Company have offered 10
rebnild the Old covered toil bridge n The
stockholders burn u. It's Destruction IL
certain. and will carry with u tse non
ruRfOsd bridge.
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A telegram was received az the War
Department. from Key Wet. Fla.. an
pouneing taas two cases u yellow fever ex.
isted in that place.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1875-04-07

The Secretary Of War. has at lsst .sle.
grspbed 70 The commardiBg Officer of be
Depsriment Of Texas to- Distribute troops
along The Rio Grande to preyens outrage
By Ms1issns
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The Supreme Court Of Tho tnited States
has decided that The constitution does NO.
confer The right Of suffrage on any one !; 50
womso Is not eligible " suffrage.
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The Salisbury watshnan .sys Elliott.

The Salisbury Waterman saysi Elliott.
Of Statewide. who killed Neal, last Sum-
mer, has Seen pardOned out Of the Peniten.
tiary. after confinement Of abou. four
months only. What is the use Of having
laws to punish crimef Murder trials Of
late are simple mockeries. burlesques on
justice. TIE eowardly assassin and MUIR
derer is protected rather than punished.
The failure to punish murderers with death
is crime against humanity and Heaven for
which the whole country is suffering fearful
retribution. though the sniveIing sentimen-
talists and misguided humanitarians are
only responsible for this great injustice.
Let murderers and criminals Of every de-
scription be punished. Il IS duty impos.
ed on human government BY divine Law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-06-11

the wife and Mr.. Beecher, which Mr.. Tilton
has Incorporated in the "true story and
which | shall read to you, and what he told
to Storrs, what he told Bsecher, and what
he told Harmon, and Schultz, and Mackel-
way, and Wilkeson. Gentlemen you have it
out of their own mouths in an interview
that they sought in their own interests, OBJ
tanned by Mr.. Beeeher's approval, that they
told the truth to Mr.. Tracy frankly and
freely, and said to Mr.. Beecher that they
should do 50, and now we see what they d.
tel him. (Nir. Eyarts read from Tracy's tes-
timony, that Tilton's charge against Mr.
Beecher as stated to him, was of improper
solicitations, and that rlltOn expressly denied
adultery with Mrs. TiltOn) Now, YOU ac-
cept Mr.. Tracy as competent witness, or
condemn him As an incompetent one. to un-
derstand the nature of that confidence and
the character Of the statements he heard
and the arguments that were made there
and you must out OF this proyidential adm
sion of testimony, ont Of the folly and cju
triyance of the other side, and Of the ray.
clear, discerning, truth-spcaking mind, You
must draw what is the absolute route of ex-
torted confession and exposed conspiracy Dos
the exhibition Of this cool Judgment az.
honest heart OF Mr. Tracy.
70 be continued
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Letter From Richmond. Virginia.
RICHMOND, May 81, 1875.


To tho Editor ,r the Free Press and Times.
The International Y. M. &. A. Con-
yention adjourned last evening, to meet
next year at Toronto. 1t was one OF the
most important and harmonious conventions
ever held By the Y. NJ. C. A. About 400
delegates were present, representing thirty
States and Territories. Some trouble was
feared because of the presence OF colored
delegates, but none occurred, and not one
word Of diseord was heard. The president
of the convention was Confederate MAJOR.
but no one woal have known whether he
cane FROM Alabama or Massachusetts,, ex-
cspt by his Southern accent. lie is very
earnest Christian man, and gave entire sat
i.lsctiun. Never before have | seen so MANY
services appointed for one day as Tor yester-
day IN Richmond Meetings commenced at
& q H., AID we're IN continuous session ur-
tlIIp Ill.,. except few moments between
l and : p IN.
To ne. tAe service at the FIRST African
church, at > p. m, was very interesting
The membership numb.rs } 500, with thir-
ty deaeons one Of the latter being my in
formant. TIE church edifee will seat
about SEQ, and looks as though it did not
cost over 3 900. Four services per Sab
bath axe hold, Ia all cannot come at once)
at Ga and II AN, and p. IL. large
choir furnishes the choice muse, one or
two select pieces the balance is contributed
by the whole congregation, led by patrl-
arehal colorel man who sits near the pulpit
This kind 0i music possesses much oil inter-
est to n Northerner, for several reasons IL
hiss real devotion in 1t the hymns are not
in verses. but like an endless CHAIN can
run indefinitely. and only come to a stop by
the leader rising to his feet; nearly all beat
time with their feet. n u. The soles oil
their shoes are not made of paper Some
hymns have experience, others are more
conversational-the patriarch leader per
torminr the solo. The coloret people
usually sing fifteen or twenty minutes while
the audience assemblies. The deacons sit
in chairs before the pulpit, as many as are
not otherwise engaged
Several days observation and converse
tiou lead me to endorse the remark OF a
certain n.au. that in Virginia there are
many trying 10 get living on OF ue
cayed talents and INDECENT responsibility.
one dry goods merchant here on Broad
street (Which i the street OF the city Tor
bnsiuc,s) ,nquired of Vermont delegate
if e. Vermont IS N Connecticut
One thing surprises us, VIZ. the great
number OF white babies We counted
~. ,t WI hero
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-06-11
Tic OHM Rcnnhllcan pIalfn-m

Tie Republican State Convention of Ohio,
last week, Wednesday, adopted the follow
ing declaration Of principles:
First-1hs Siaies are one as nation. AMI g.
citizens are equal under the laws, and entitled to
their fullest projection.
secund-That policy o. finance should he steaiily
pursued which without unnecessary shock Ia bus
ness or lrade will ultimately equalze the puTcha-
lug capacity OF the coin and paper dollar.
ThlId-Me are IA iayor Of a tarf for revenue,
WIN Inc GENITAL protection &. American industry.
Fourtl-Ne stand by free education-oUr puhiic
school systematic taxation Of all Tor its support
and no olyison OF the school fund
Fith-U uder our Rel ablican system Of Govern
ment there should be no nection drect or indi-
rect, between Church and state, and we oppose all
iegislAt on m the interest Of any particular sect
upon ms su ect We shOu ID not fail 10 profit BY the
experience OF 1oTe n GOV eruments where the forts
Of the Church 10 control the state constitute an
eVil Of great magnitude, snd endan-er the power
and prosperity OF the pc ople.
Si1tb-sNe demand II en- a revision Of the lateut
AVS as v III relieve Ind ustry ron the oppressi OF
monOpOles.
seventh--A grateful people can never cease to re
member the services vi soldiers and sailors aud
Il is due {" them that liberallry and seneT0- IL
should obia Il IA the -Justmeut OF pay aud huuu-
s.es.
Eighth-Te demsnd that the public domain shall
he terupuiVusly reserved .or occupancy by aetual
settlers.
ninth-The determination of the Governmon, to
has our unqualified approval.
Tenth hat the I'USer -, nunici pal corporations
10 create debts should be restricted and local and
other eNpendIi ufts should he 50 reduced as 10 de
minish taxation.
tleveuth-she Observance Of Washngton's ex-
ample IN retiring II the close OF second Presideu-
tla tern " u he la the future, it has been the
past regarded as fundamental rule in the uuWrit-
leu law o. tie Republic
IWeiih-lhe distinguished success of his admin
SiFatlon' Wa,ch 20 the lame OF the patriot and
soldier has added that OF the capable and iudcious
statesman, entities President urant the gratitude
Vi his countrymen.
The second Of the series lacks point, and
other pianks are open to criticism; but
as whole. it is not bad platform The
nomination Of Ex-Governor Hayes, of Gin
cinnati, which WAS made unanimous, with
applause, is admitted by all to be an exceed
ingly strong one, and with proper work
there Is 10 apparent reason why Ohio should
not be redeemed
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The CASE OF ABRAHAM Jackson continues
topuzz.e the Boston people. Since he has
been in confinement at the Charles Street
JAN, many OF his business acquaintauces
have called upon him and sought in vain to
Ind an answer TO the question, What
motive could have induced this embezzle-
ment?' Mr. JaeF son maintains, to all his
his friends, the calm and unTuffied demeanor
which has always characterized him. and
AYERS that he dues not know why or how he
has come to be classed with swindlers. lie
denies the charges that he altered the Gr-
ures OF sundry note, and says the trouble has
arisen from complete misunderstanding
by himself, o! his financial condition, which
dates apparently, from an unfortunate but
legitimate speculation, some years ago.
Soise remarkable facts have been deyeloped
IN The examination OF the books of MIR.
Jackson. lie acted as trustee for many
estates, and was often called upon to act a.
receivet. But instead of making deposit.
and placing checks A. trustee or receiver.
All. odch>ph appears 10 nave banked every
thing i'll his own name. Under such a loose
system, an unfortunate speculation, such as
has been limited at.misht lead a man ike Mr..
jackson, with almost unlimited credit AZ
the banks, 10 borrow or his own account
the money which should have been held in
sacred reserve ior the benefit of Others.
And one such step having been taken. it is
quite conceivable that the downward course
would be rapidly run.
The counsel for Mr.. Jackson, who is pre-
ceeded against in bankruptcy. filed an an
swer in court. Friday, denying departure
and coneealment. but admitting that be has
suspended payment within forty days
and has not resumed
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STATE AT LARGE There is to be union
Gospel celebration at Ludlow. commencing
FRIDAY, July u, and continuing through
Saturday aud Sunday.
fuller's Battery. Ut Bratlleboro. il fully
equipped for war having four mounted can
non with the caissons and all other para
phernalia.
The Addison County Baptist Association
will hold It's next anniversary ut Bristol.
commencing June l6.h.
c. W. Wheeler, of Irasburgh, shows the
hide of boa constructor. which was killed
on his brothers plantation in South Amer
lea.
Frank Kendall. Of Sharon. recently lost
his barn, sheep. cattle, and farming tools
by fire, and now Miss Hattie Abbott sues
him for breach OF promise, putting her
damages at $4,000.
4 thunder shower damaged the roads in
Newfane, May cath. to the extent of Sc
600.
Moody Cheney. OF Bloomington. 81 years
old, quit chewing tobacco last December,
after having used it sixty yeaIs. He says
the idea that one cannot leave eft the bad
habit is all wrong.