The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-10-03

"A revival Is progressing in the Bap-
tist church at Marion.
Cider may Ne go,d temperance
drink, but | can manage 10 get SO
drunk on it that kant tell one of the
I'D commandments from a bylaw of a
baseball club.-Josh Billings.
Contrary to expectation Dean Stan
ley preached in ST. James p +, Church,
Philadelphia, from Matthew VI, 10,
aud fine sermon it was. He spoke
forty minutes. The building was
packed and many could not SOU eeze in.
Mr. r S. Burwell, of the last gra d
uating class of Union TheolOgic a
Seminary, Virginia, and son of the
Rev. r. Burwell, Raleigh, n. g., is
visiting West Fork church, Presbytery
of Central Texas, and will probably
supply this church in connection with
others.-I'eras Presbyterian.
Concord Presbytery, at its recent
meet at Statewide, adopted a resolu-
tion appropriating 500 for the pur-
pose of sustaining an evangelist for
one year in Stanly county. The pres
bytery will hold its next session at
Bethel on the last Sunday of next
April. The Statesville landmark fur
nish these items
The Star states that Madame Rentz' S
Female Mlnstrels, Louise Lomeroy,
Katie Putnum. Lotta, Mrs. Chanfrau,
The Fifth Avenue Combination and
Mrs. Jas. "A. Oates are among the dra-
matte and operate companies and
Gel, bri i S which haye eI gagements at
the Wilmington opera house for the
present season.
NOrristown Herald: ga snake was
recently caught in Welsh church by
Charming him from his retreat by
the music of a harmOium. A snake
is probably the only living creature
that can be charmed" by the harmo-
MUM, and no doubt the reptile prefer
red to come out and die than to listen
any longer to its strains"
During fight on Saturday last with
the Indians, Lieut.. Col. w. III. Lewis,
of the 9th Infantry, was killed. His
body was taken to Fort Wallace. He
was a native of Alabama, and was
graduated at West Point in 1S49. lie
was about 80 years of age.
The Louisville (Ky.) Cour.er-J ournal
says: "A gentleman who has travelled
through Marshall, Graves, McCracken
and Ballard counties informs us that
the tobacco crop will be smaller this
wear than it has been for over thirty
years. A great many parties have
quit cultivating the weed altogether
Morganton Blade A little son OF
Waitstill Cook, at Icard, while assist
~, hic, Irnthnr n fodder la Sf
Saturday evening. was bitten on the
hand IN several places by snake
known as the Copper Head, from
the effects of which he died on Monday
last. Com will perhaps be 25 cents &
bushel this fall in Burke. Taxes $15,
40. As a staple crop this cereal is not
| a success.
New Orleans Democrat Married, OF
| the evening of 5 ptember 10th: at the
residence of the brides mother, by the
| Rev w. Z. Kramer, of Christ Church
| Stephen d. Pool, Jr., and Jeanne B
| Guiraud, both of this city. Mr.. Poo
| is a valued member of the editoria
| staff of the Democrat, the bride is +;
| lovely and lovable daughter of New
| Orleans-amiable, gentle and accom-
plished.
Pittsboro Record: The young ladies
| of the Presbyterian church, at thl
| place. gave a dime party last week
and realized the snug little sum of $77
So, with which to pay for their new
ton Will hold their annual meeting a
west of Pittsboro) on next Thursday
| nf Dnrn1,nr will vrnhohlX 20
main in session several days.
The number of Paris women VII,
wear mustachOiS is astonishing large
| scarcely ever go into the street with
out meeting several fine mustachoi
worn on feminine lips, and have in
| crowd, Just for amusement counte'
up the hairy adornments, including
chin whiskers as well, upon tn
ladies. and the total number in sigh
frequently exceeded fifty. l wish tha
/ could raise at healthy and vigorous
one as saw on lady's upper lip tn
other day.-Paris Letter.
Wilkesboro Witness: Mr.. Brower
candidate for Congress in this district
came near being drowned on the 18th
on his way co Elkville to meet his op
ponent, Col. Armfield. The river wa
swollen, and the river road runs alon
the bank in some places, which is yer
low. Mr.. Brewer came to one of thes
low places, and the water was runnin
in the road, and he thought that h
had driven into the ford and unde
took to drive across, but soon foun
himself in swimming water; and find
ing no outlet on the opposite side, h
made his way back to this side, com
pletely soaked with himself ard hors
nearly exhausted.