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The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
MEDICAL USE OF ALCOHOL.

A few days aeo Il gentleman III in
digent circumstances died leaving two
children, u son and daughter. His
brother, 4 batchelor, who Il il wealthy
merchant. owning his store on Broadway,
where he has carried on successful
business for nearly thirty years, adopted
these children, and has supported and
educated them with parental care. The
SON h now In business. supporting him-
self The daughter grew npa beautiful
girl. She was well educated, accVnl-
pisIed and attractive, and has the aa-
vantage of travelling and whatever else
wealth. could bestnw. About three years
ago the .yaung lady lad u severe illness.
When size was ccnvalescent her physician
ordered brandy giyen her regularly 10
assist IN her recovery. About year ago
was In her micle's stove lale IN the after
noon. when this young lady came In so
drunk that SHE could with difficulty walk.
wasa shocking sight. AMI her uncle told
me that from taking the brandy ordered
Uy her physician the habit OF using Il had
oeen fixed upon her, and lie WAS AT a loss
To know what To 10. some two weeks
after was III his store again In the morn
ing. He appeared very much distressed,
and asked him what allied linn. He
said his niece had been gone all night.
aud he did not know What had become Of
hel. Presently policeman came III and
asked him IL lie had "A niece, giving her
dame. He answered, Yes and with
earnestness Inquired if lie knew where
SHE was. Tile officer told him he Was IN
4 cell in the Tolnb-; that she had been
found tile night before In The streets 80
drunk that SHE could not give any account
of her SELF, but IN tile morning had given
her name and told with whom SHE lived
Her uncle emotion, exclaimed, This Is
worse than death ~ He accompanied
liie officer to- the Tonibs aud took the
young lndy hume. After consulting with
me as Ia what was best 10 be done 1t WIS
concluded Ia send lier TO an inebriate
=" EIN nSsthA1af
pressing strong desire 70 lie cured Of this
terrible disease. She was accordingly
sent 10 a neigllboling asylum where she
remained several months. When she
came home her uncle kindly received her
aud provided her with handsome ap-
parei. A.. few days after she came
into his store late in the afternoon intoxi-
Gated. lie expostulated with her, when
in fill Of drunken fury she sIlaiched an
elegant aud coslls bunnet from her head
AID ture il in pieces, throwing the frag-
ments IT him saying SHE should do WHAT
ever she had mind to. The next day
she wsns away, and her friends do mol
know what has become OF her. She may
be In u druusard's grave, or we will not
pursue tile subject. Another elegant
woman is lost !! This may lie tailed an
extreme case, but IL Is strictly and literally
true. IL Is but one of many similar eases
in this city, both among nlales and
females. There is a fearful responsibility
resting upon tile medical froiessioli, whD
following THE doguias osnn ignorant age,
ludiscriminaleIy order the Use uf alcoholic
stimulants'-lsx.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
SHE COULD. BuT SHE WOULDN'T.

From tie netreit Free Press, A Detroi.
Ter. who has been married but three
months, vas the other day tossing over the
things il lis wife's sewing basket, when be
came across little roll d newspaper arti-
ele. about Laura Fair and Irene House.
How did you come BY tleseg hc asked,
4 III. wife entered the room.
Those? Why, | took great pains %
cut them out and preserve them.' was ihe
reply
hut how can you take any interest IN
rcadire II snch women one q them shot
4 friend. and TIE other husband
ON. I merely cut them out was her
cvasiyo reply.
There was 4 painful silence ior two q
three minutes. whom she crossed over . hl'n
and isnderly said
George, you needn't be afraid Of me.
know | could shoot you, aud then SECURE :
star lecture engagement. but love sot
TOO veil: aud. besides. want you 70 fas.
ion my skates On this winter
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
FORGET MENOT.


The beautiful little flower bearing this
name derived il from melancholy incident.
A young German couple. Oh tile eve ol be.
Ing mated. whilst along On The banks Of
tue beautiful Danube. saw cluster Of ,l,use
beautiful! flowers floating on the stream
which vas bearing itasay. The uflilneed
bride admired the beauty Of the flowers,
and llmened their destiny. The LIVER
plunged into the water ID secure il. No
sooner had be caught Il than he found
himself sinking. but making last effort.
be threw i o. the bank ii the feet Of his
bride. and at the moment Of disappearing
forever from view. exclaimed: syergies
Mein Nicltl' lForget Ne Not)
A sad history. but beautiful and ex.
pressiye name. | never look upon the
flower without calling TO mind and rsmcn.
hering how often thuse words have been re.
echoed. and how often promises made in
parting have beer broken. and the absent
one lost 70 memory. Ii al wc could
ask of the dearest friend on earth. and IL We
should select flower 10 express the sweets
est Of all words. We should present. tie
Forget Ne Not.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.


On the 10th day of November, 1876. and
il the city Of Raleigh. tie undersigned will
commence the publication Of 1'uE OBsEl..
vse. daily and weekly Democratic news.
paper.
OF long experience in their profession a.
editors. respectively Of the Fayetteville
Observer aud the Wilmington Journal.
they 10 not affect to doubt The soundnese of
the general Judgment which assigus them
ability. 70 furnish q newspaper suited 70 the
needs and adapted 10 tho tastes Of the pc :
ple Of North Carolina. Differing IN poll.
tics 10 The olden time. there was never
difference between the Observer aud The
Journa IN zeal cor The interests and iionor
Of North Csro.iua. TO promote the one,
apd 10 uphold aud add to The otaer will Le
the objaet of the Observer now.
OF very decided opinions on questions d
public Interest. and apt % gre those opin-
ion. plda expression. tLey deem i the frs:
duty 81 newspaper q furnish it. readerr
with The informslion 81 their opinions--tn
publish all the news 2 and their purpose !.
10 make The Observer now, ~ of old. n
iruthiui. accurate. condensed history u the
times Ia which We live. Ii was thus that
tho Old Observer won It's hold upon tie
people vf North 1aiolins. enjoying the II,
lection of its party friends, receiving the
respect aud eoh6iepes of ils tl,tsrest pull
tiea foes. and coamsnding Units compara
lively isolated location circulation larger
than has ever been attained BY any oiLel
North carellna newspaper. snd i i thus.
by like dignity. and fairness that The edi-
tors of Tie Observer, transferred 70 tli,.
State Capital bcpe il vii deserve, and
soou equal and ,hrn surpass. Is former
circulation and prosperity.
Il will be their high aim % deserve the
public amhaenee BY earnest eiF,rts % pro-
mote the public welfare. irsi aud foremost
of North Csrollns. next u III the Souiaeru
States. and finally. and through these. Of
the whole Union. They think that this ca,
only Be effected By The prevalence q De.
mOcratic principles and The dismissal Of The
Radical party from the places aud power
which they have y greatly abused, and IN.
der whose haIeful rule the South has been
outraged and The whole country has been
impoverished and di.graeed.
PETER N. HALE.
M. u SAUNDERS.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Daily Observer. one year. " 0O
Daily Obseryef. 81 months w
Weekly observer. one year UO
Weekly Observer. six months OO
All communications should be addressed,
until further notice. 20
NJ. Il SAUNDERS.
Wilmington. n. y.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
III PRAY FOR YOU. Y

!. MY fuiufe maybe dreary, tI4. st..fls 3if
And bring me toll and lMini N D..
My heart may of be weary,
Ms cup no sweet susli,lli, @
But when tile darkest hours appear
aly heart will turn to thee,
And east AWAY ils doubt and tear,
Forsyou will lpray for me M .l8.
The friends love may leave me,
BE called AWAY by death; lss.s
1 Or even may deceive ms--
Prove false AZ fieeiing breath;
But you will never wound my heart,
Never prove untrue,
For ever to my memory start #$
The words, II pray for you.n
My life may have Its pleasures, ..
Its bright and happy hours,
When earth will bring her treasures
And strew my path with flowers;
But nothing can such joy afford
A once my spirit knew,
When sitting by your side, heard
Those words, Il pray for you.'
When on life's stormy ecean as4
The hillows rou.ld me rise, ..
III fierce aud wild commoliou,
And hope OF succor flies, -
Ny heart with All It's thoughts extend
Across that aging sea, Eft
Until they cling around The friend
Who said, II pray for thee"
O may those prayers attend me
Through every SCENE of life
From, evil to defend ine-@ s.zs 14
10 be my chield in strife, s.a- ST.
And when the lifelong fight is Ger,
The Imprisoned spirit free,
Upon tliat bright, celestial shore
May you still pray for me. a#
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
AN UNLUGIi y KISS.

Now said the old man, as lie drove in
the last mil III they want to swing on
the gate let 'eni do il; it'sslrng enough
10 hold iem now and moonlight's cheaper
than coal oil, anyhow
Husband you're brute 10 talk that
way,' said Ills better half
What's The matter now. old woman?'
You know that Matilda doesn't swing
on the gate will, her young man at night.
Oh, that | should ever have lived 10 hear
her own father say 50!
Now, look here. old woman don't you
condemn Matilda for that?
Not condemn Matilda for swingingon
the gate with uiyoung man in !. the night
Why, sou vulgar wretch"
You'd better not
Better not =? And she my own cfili
TOO?
YOU'RE getting excited, my dear
You're an old fool aud brute TO talk To
me as you do. You know ! never get ex-
cited, but will yindicate my child, even
when her father ISLANDERS her.
1 didn't do it,
i say you did,
But say didn't.
And say you did, did, did, 50 you dill
You'd better so in the house, NY love I.
And leave you here To slander my
child. Nj, sir; I'll have you understand
that Matilda's mother has sumo respect for
her, il her father HASN'T
Ny love, why will sou fly offon tan<
CANT and work yourself into such i ppt:.,
Pm not in pet; never get ina petg
Now, after al, what have L said
against Matilda"
Said? Didn't you accuse her Of im~
proper conduct p
by no means
Didn't you suy she staid out at night
with young men, andit saved expenses,
you old skinfint?
Twas only jestimg.'
oh you were? Your own flesh and
blood. my pool innocent Matilda, ID be
made q jest ? That should ever have
live'-and the poor woman broke down
with sobbing. ~*~
Now, see here old woman said the
husband, kindly, but firmly, If you don't
hush your nolIseilse aud dry up, I'll tell
MaIilda's beau not To he caught swinging
on thetgate with her ut night, aud III
tell 'em whyI
You will, hey"
Yes, / will; because when was
courtIng young man, was swinging on
the gate, with ~ young woman one night
and sam solomon happened TO pass by
just as she gave me the goo,l night kiss
She commenced feeling around for
something.
II was the most unlucky kiss.I ever got,
for Sam gave up trying after that, and rs
soon as lie goL of the way ii was me Or
nobody
IL was lucky lie got over the fence and
around the corner as quick as lie did, ur
the surgeon woultld't have had such III
easy job Of IT, Iicksbmy Herald.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06

This Is the delicious season when tI,e
golden sunshine sleeps IL The nlesles of
the autumn haze; when the merry youth
and maiden HE them away 20 The gor-
geously nppareIed woods and eat enough
chestnut worms III one morning Ia keen n
flock Of yellow liam,ners for d week.
Thisi the grandcst, mightiest. most
glorious republic that ever blessed lhc
world, aud yet, with All liz power ami
learning aud greatness, II can't make al
infuriated women s.opin the middle Or =
sentence aud listen 70 Al explanation.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
TIE LAZY NAN.

A lazs man is always good naturcd. lie
never fles iuto passion. lie might crawl
INTO one end. II that we're possible. but the
idea Of flying into vne j. preposte.uus.
Who ever heard Of lazy man breaking
into bank where acrUwbar had TO be "
ed. Or drilling into safe Not but that
lie might coset his neighbot's goods con.
tanned therein, but the idea Of handling i
crowbar aud drills would always deter BIN
from actually committing burglary. lie
never runsavay with his neighbor's wife
simply on account Of the horror Of running.
II be is ever known 70 run. II is 10 run 10
seed.
lie rarely lies about bis neighhors. for il
would be too much exertiou; but he lies
about a bar room all day.
lie u of iEesiimable service to billiard
saloon. keeping the chair warm, and watch.
ing tie game without pay, dsy 10 and day
out. for few would care 10 play without
spectators.
The lazy man never gets up revolutions.
insurrections Or other popular excitement,
aud don't make nuisance Of hinsc by
tramping around the country making In.
cendiary speeches 70 promote public discou.
tent.
In bis own peighborlood. lie Is never 4
busy body in other peoples affairs, for The
very idea Of being busy body Ut anything
would drive him ont Of lis head.
No lazy mun ever ran mud II he went
crazy il was because he couldn't get any.
where else without walking.
LaEy men don't disturb the quiet d
peaceful neighbors by putting up factories
furnaces aud other abominations.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
Spell the ftte Of all earthly things in two
letters. d X tdecay.)

s%>>~s~~~s>ses~st
Spell the fate Of all earthly things 10 two
letters. d X tdecay.)
II falsehood paralyzed the tongue. wba.
death like silence would pefyade society.
The vices of the rich and gent are ME.
taken for errors, aud lbose Of lie poor aud
lowly, for crimes.
Take things as they are. and make the
best Of them. That is tie only true and
practical philosophy.
To escape trouble from your noisy chill.
dren-send them to your neighbor's
visiting.
The habit Of being always employed ia
great safeguard through life. y well as es-
sential to tile culture Of every virtue.
We sometimes congratulate ourselves at
the moment of waking frum q troubled
dream; Il may be so the moment after
death.
What is that word Of one syllable. which
if YOU take away two letters from II. will
become a word Of two syllablcS? Plague;
take away pi and il becomes ague.
Said one man to another: .If II wasn't
Sunday. how ,nnch would vou take FOR that
lumberg IL il wasn't Sunday I'd tell
yOu.' was the reply.
Taking cigar out II bis mouth. lie m,..
istcr said to one of his purishiouers. fond IL
sleeping IN sermon time. There 4 M sIeep-
ing car on the road 10 Heaven And M
smoking car, either. reckon said the
man " reply, now wide awake.
Bruce bad recourse n The sword. fen "a
. haw and arrnw. ani Washington sppe.l.
Ell 70 the God nf hattlps but whom 4 wo.
man strikes for liberty she uses aaything
she can lay her hands On.
five are truly humble. wc shall rssd;lv
believe I'll God saws; thankfnlly receive all
He gives patiently endure al lie intic,.
neekly resign III Ils mny take pfomr,iv
10 NJ lle commands and lnhesi,a,;rg tc.
licve III thst He promises. IInmility viii
make us sincere towar.l t;o.i. aud eusr,sous
toward man.-James Smith.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06
A POWERFUL MAGNET.

Prof. Smytle was once lecturing on M.
turaI philosophy. and in the eoursc Of his
experiments he introduced one Of Caring.
tons most pawerful magnets. with which
he atiracked block Of iIvn from distance
Of two feet
Can any Of you conceive greater al.
traciiye rowerE' the lecturer demanded.
i Ken. answered voice from the au-
diencc. @:.-..
Not natural terrestrial objects'
'Ynas, SIR
The professor challenged the man who
had spoken to nanc the thing.
Thenup rose old Seth Mimlet. lie was
q gcuius ID bis way. aud original. Said
he:
i ken give ye the facts. squire. and ye
can judge Tor yourself. When were n
yonng man. thar we're a little piece O. ma.
tural nlagnet. done up IN kaliker and ii.
NIFTY, as was called Betsy Jane. She could
draw me fourteen miles every Sunday,
Sakes alive il were Just III natural as m.
din down bill. Thar Want no resistin'
her. That ere magnet o. yourn i pouty
good. but 'tan't circumstance 10 the one
at draw'd me.'
10 . Suburban school teacher raye out
the wnrd 'psaltcr' 10 clnss ii spelling
Il was pcser' 10 al til il reached tie
foot q The class. when curly.headsI lii.
tle fellow spelt il correctly. aud on being
asked 70 define il. shouted out. More
salt
. What kind ofa picture would you pro.
fer Missf inquired Newark photographer
az a.lidy customer. wall.' vas ths ,e.
ply. take me with m expression "a vi
! we're writing pusm On ihe Centennial
The Hillsborough recorder., 1876-12-06

Nothing makes young man 20 happy
rs 70 get around 70 the post.otTce after i
Il closed and see . latter III bis box, 10 have
his heart whisper that ii il from her; 10
dream sweet and tender fancies, hallowed
lows sacre ness. all night. and 10 como
down in tho morning and end sit . blI 81
81, 80 for bis last year's undcrcloihes.
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1aila 4ennebet aonrnal,

Issued every morning, except Sundays. 1t con-
aims the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives
eports of the Markets, and has carefully prepared
political and local articles, and generous amount
OF farming, home and miscellaneous leading with
u full compilation Of State news.
Terms, 81 per annum in Gdrdnce, IS if payment
Is not made within the year. Single copies cents,
o be had at the bookstores and at this office.
Advertisements inserted ON reasonable terms.
Rates may be had on application at this Office.
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Great and Good Medicine,

and large number OF testimonials which are con.
stantly being received from persons who have been
cured by It's use, are conclusive proof of its great
value. 1t is recommended by physicians and
apothecaries. AS a Blood. purider and Health
Res torer, 1t has no equal
|egetine is not prepared for fancy drink made
from poor liquors, which dcbitates the system and
tends to destroy health instead oil restoring it.
Are not the many testimonials given for the diff
ferent complaints satisfactory to any reasonable
persons suffering from disease that they can be
cured! Read the different testimonials given, and
no one can doubt. In many OF these cases the per-
pressed, in ef Scrofola, where, apparently,
the whole body was one mass OF corruption. If
Fegetine VIII relieve pain, cleanse, purify and cure
such diseases, restoring the patient to perfect
health alter trying different physicians, many REM
edles suffering ter years. is 1t not conclusive proof
II you are a sufferer, you can be cured. Why Is
this medicine performing such great cures 1t
works in the blood, in the circulating fluid 1t can
be truly called the Great Blood Purifier. The
great source OF disease originates in the blood and
no medicine that does not act directly upon ii, to
purify and renovate, has any Just claim upon pub
lie attention. When the blood becomes iiieless and
stagnant, either from change OF weather or climate,
want OF exercise, irregular diet, from any other
cause, the Negetine VIII renew the blood, carry OFF
the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate
the bowels and impart a tone OF v2or to the whole
body The conviction is, in the public mind as well
as In the medical profession, that the remedies sup
piled by the Vegetable Kingdom are more safe,
more successful, IN the cure OF disease, than miner
al medicines. Negetlne is composed of roots barks
and herbs. 1t is pleasant to take, and is perfectly
safe to give an infant. Do you need il! DO not
hesitate to try it. You will never regretit.
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WHAT IS NEEDED.

BOSTON, Feb. Is, ISL.
HENRY X. STEVENS, Esq
Dear Sir-About one year since found myself in
feeble condition from general debility. Vegetine
was strongly recommended to me by IA friend who
had been much benefited by its use. | procured
he article, and, after using several bottles was
restored to health, and discontinued its use. feel
quite confident that there is medicine superior
10 1t for those complaints for which it is especially
prepared and Woul! checrfully recommend it to
those who feel that they need something 10 restore
them to perfect health.
Respectfully yours, U. L. .PETTENGlLL,
Firm of 5 NJ. Pettengl Y Co.,
No. ID state St., BostC l..
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TONTiNE PLAN,

or upon the principle of aceumulating profits for
definite periods, which was frst introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance, and by lead
ing business men. Forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
sit Tontine Life Policies, and forty per cent Its
Tontine Endowment Policies. issued within the last
Eve yearf.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the interests of the
Polcy-hoders and in presenting the Society to no
tice they feel that it has strong claims upon public
confidence, because of the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments
governed. In the assets and in the administration
of the Society, perfect security is given for the fu
ture which is of great Importance to those depend.
ing Upon their insurance policies for the ultimate
support of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such args an
nual transactions as the Equitable; none 10 more
promptand just in its dealings.
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THE GREAT REPUTATION

Which vegetine has attained in all parts of the
country as Il
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Ladies RuChes
Only = Gents Each :!

Children's Clouds % cents.
Wallets worth 80 cents Tor % cents.
Ladies' Felt Skirts reduced to - cents.
Mems Ribbed Woolen Hose reduced to 10 cts.
Mems undershirts and Drawers a cts. each.
Mems Plaid Woolen Overshirts for 35 Cts.
Ladies' Undervests, reduced to 80 cts.
Large Bunch Wooen Yarn reduced to 90 cts.
Black SILK Velvet Ribbons at REDUCED PRICES
Geo, A. Clark's MACHINE Cotton reduced to cts.
Mems Lined Cardigan Jackets reduced to 80 cts.
~; Ladies Dress @ Buttons at Reduced Prices.
Clark's Machine Cotton REDUCED to > Cts.
Wooden yarn only cts. sken
VERY LARGE sKEINs mixed yarn 20 cts
pr. Ladies' Fleeced Hose for 25 cts.
Best Cotton Il Wool Hose 25 cts.
Mems DOUBLE HEELEp all Wool Hose, a5 cts.
Mems Cotton Pants Reduced to Is cts.
Ladies Back Combs, VERY CHEAP!
Ladies Worsted Jackets for 10 each.
Ladies Ruches, reduced to cts.
Nice Toilet Soaps reduced from 10 to cts.
Mems Cotton Socks reduced 10 cts.
Ladies White Hose, cents pair.
Hagan's Magnolia Balm, so cents bottle
Burneu's Cocoane for the Hair, - cents
kennedy's Medical Discovery 81 ;l5only.
Ayers Hair Vigor, 55 cents a bottle.
New Lot Kid Gloves, 80 cents pair.
One Dozen Tea Napkins Tor 80 cents.
Pain Killer 2octs. Russia Salve 20 cts.
Johnsons Anodyne Lniment, % cents.
Schenck' s Mandrake Pills 20. Hollowav's Pills 20.
ayers PAls, ~ cents. Wings Pills, 20 cents.
All the leading Patent Medicines
Cheap.
Elmwood Collars for % cents box.
Ladies Neck Ties ana Ruchlngs Very Low.
nER1 NICE - BONE Corsets Tor 70 cents.
HeaVy 6rown Duck Overhalls Tor 90 cents
Al our hamburg Edglngs at Cost
IaiI Laules lotion ana " oo nose Tor - cts.
Largest skeins Blue Mixed Wooen Yarn, % cts. So
Large stock OF Gents Wooen shirts Very Cheap.
Mems All Wool Double Heeed Hose, As cts pair
New Lot of Linen Towels tor cents.
Another Lot of Linen Table Covers for 40 cts.
Gjs1sd $ S ssa' sa'a
Atwood's Vegetable Jaundlce Eittera, rs cents
Howes Arabian Milk Cure cheap,
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Premiums are received and Losses are paid in
cash only. Policies issued payable at the death
Of the Insured also payable at the end of certain
number OF wears. Policles are also issued on the