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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

ENGLISH SSARRows. Prof. Hagen OF
Harvard University writes for the
american Ag~icultu'ist, lengthy ar
ticle. asserting that the objections
raised to the little foreigner are ground
less The article defends the bird from
many charges. but nevertheless leaves
it doubtful whether he is a friend or
an enemy of the horticulturist and
farmer
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

THE CLOrDLANDS OF CAROLINA =
This is the title of the leading article
in the May South Atlantic, and we adj
wise all who admire scenic and descrip-
tive reading TO procure this number
and read the rythmic story of Caro-
lima 5 mountain scenery. 1t is strange
what vistas of beauty meet our eyes IN
many an out-of-the-way nook of this
wonderful land. Na..)
NessSH0eF
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"A FRIEND IN NEED. Is A FRIEND IN
DEED "A paper, signed by nineteen
or twenty prominent citizens OF Sails
bury. has been presented TO Mr. Ran
dolph Shotwell, as testimonial of the
kindly sentiments expressed therein.
For this. and for tine numerous friendly
letters he has received, and for the gem
erous illusions Of maay of his brethren
of the Press. he Is, from the heart
truly grateful.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

WAKE FoREST.-Mr. j. ;. Allen OF
this city has begun work on the
SCIENCE HALL at Wake Forest College
designed for a new branch of prac-
teal and agricultural chemistry, etc.
The corner stone Will be laid at June
commencement. 1t is whispered that
several wealthy Baptists OF Raleigh
contemplate the erection OF Memo
rial Hall in connection with the Col
lege. Col. J. VI. Heck. John G.. Will
liams, Esq, and perhaps others are
the gentlemen alluded TO.
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lsaleiat ano AouIlo=Ai,out.

~
Wake County Democratic Conyen-
# non will meet June /.
Two or three excellent articles in
y aides partment this week.
We regret to learn that Mrs. Gov.
II Vance is quite indisposed.
Frank and Henry Fries Of Salem
have sailed for Paris.
The tobacco tax is pretty certain
4 10 pass, by not less than Il majority.
Read Prof. q. b. Fairchi!d's arti-
cle, OH our editorial page.
Judge Strong's Law Learners VIII
Give AN handsome hop at the Var
Y borough this P. NJ
-Chowan Baptist Association meets
at shiloh, Camden county. on the
l4th.
r F. Brown has been appointed
commissioner for Caldwell, wee BRAD
ley resigned.
Married III lNNiAS g. 49, >
Joseph Wadden and Miss Pink layior'
Bishop Lyman confirmed l6youn@
ladies' of St. Mary's Seminary on FIJI
day night.
The TorchHgM thinks the pros
meets of the Oxford Railroad are
Frightening. Survey begun.
Men are going round nowadays,
ronfessing they killed somebody hVe
or ten or twenty years ago.
Rev. DIR. George Patterson has
boom invited to deliver the Baccalaure-
.ta Sermon 70 the senior class of the
University.
The Hornets Nest Riflemen OF
Charlotte invited the Governor
Guards of Columbia to take part III the
Goth of May celebration.
Col. Rivers. Maj. john W. Scott,
and \. H. Merritt have been elected
Justices of the newly appointed In
rerior court f" for Chatham.
The Methodist Sunday school pic
mic at Kittrelis yesterday was largely
attended. and accompanied by band
s OF music.
Col w. IL. Tucker, with the Mis-
ses Tucker, departed for Paris on Tues
dav. They design being absent until
September
There are $50 varieties OF wheat
offered for sale. and as each seller de-
clares his to be the very best, there
must be "a lie out, in the matter.
Married in Morganton, April 10Th
Capt. Nein w Ray, of Fayetteville,
and Miss Laura I. Pearson, daughter
of the late Robt. c. Pearson.
Coy. Vance is expected to be
present at the closing exercises OF Ca
tlwba High School, at Newton. on the
Il 2lS, inst.
Wake Criminal Court begins May
70: with 46 cases on docket, and y
prisoners in the Jail. Four capital
cases.
Married in this city at the resi-
dence of the bride, on Monday, by
ii Rev. Dr. Marshall, Mr.. Chas. q. Latta
NJ and Miss Mollie Whitehead. The
n young couple left at 8 \. NJ, for a
lengthy Northern tour.
The . fat man now on exhibition
IN London, is only p years old, but
II weighs 12S lbs, and measures eight
feet around the shoulders. Nice chal
To grease a skillet with
The Z. S. Fish Commission evolu
lei $50, 600 minnows from the sI,dd
hWs of the Avoca fisheries, which are
10 be . turned loose" as follows 100,
on IN Roanoke river; 10000 at Mem
pins; and 1900 at Grenada, Miss.
The store of Mr. Fendt, on Fay
etteyllle street. was broken into, from
Tie rear. during the storm on Satur
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Peace Institute commencement
June 18th. and Goth. with the usual
concert on the latter evening. Provi-
dencc pleas give u cool weather on
the occasion
Swain Street Baptist Sunday
-hool, AMI number Of other schools.
formed at the church yesterday and
marched down Fayetteville street, and
oIt 10 Randi pond in wagons and car
iag =.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

COMPANY SHOPS MEETING.-The
grange will have a glorious time AT
Company Shops, on the 18th of this
month. Gov. Vance, and Col. Polk,
and DIR. Davis viii be there.-The oc-
casion will be elegant and richly dl-
versified Concord Register.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

ORANGE -ReddinG Cape. a Well
known citizen died on the Bird inst !,
OF PARALYSIS The tobacco factories.
six in number. nave ali gone 10 work,
and all will probably exceed IL
amount OF work anything heretofore
done here-R Rec0Ieier.
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than for many years at this season.
W heat oats and grasses growing finely.
Good-tand of corn. Nearly done plant
ing cotton. The oldest inhabitant new
er saw more favorable Spring Fruit
fine. livery one speaks in high praise
of your paper. 1t grows in popularity
each week. Long may it prosper"
In the city election on Monday
the Democrats elected IL out of the
l. counciimen, as follows; lst Ward.
Col. 4. B. Andrews, j. Ii. McAlister,
j. VI, Harris; 3rd Ward. J. G. Blake,
Pink G. Hardie, Caleb ID. Osborn. W.
+. " eaver, L. c. Walker: 9TH Ward,
John ". Horton, w b. Hutchings
r. Dobbin. The Republicans elected
in. 2nd Ward; Stewart Ellison. .colored
VIM. Mitchell. colored, VIM. H. Mar
tin: 4th Ward, y. Dunston, colored,
Albert Magnin. The council assem-
bled on Tuesday and reelected Mayor
Manly.
At the Atlanta General Confer
ence. the North Carolina delegates
seem TO be taking no insignificant
part. The following are on committees:
DIR. Wilson is on the committee on
Episcopacv: DR.. Burkhead on timer
acy: Rev. Mr. Black o. books and
periodicals, CIR. Craven on Publishing
House; DR.. Bobbitt on Revisals: Rev.
Mr.. Yates on Sunday schools; DIR.
Jones or-Education: F. G. Robbins on
Finance: w f. Kornegay or Pub
fishing House, and DR.. North on Mis-
sionS.
Memorial Day tomorrow will be
generally observed in all the principal
towns Of the State. Gov. Vance. who
delivers the Newbern address, Will
have the escort OF the Rifles from
Goldsboro to the Elm City. Mrs.
Mary Bayard Clarke will read a poem
entitled ..Reslrgam." Wilmington
will have an imposing display. A
Memorial poem written by Mrs. Mar
garet j. Preston of Virginia, will be
read.
The L. s. Commissioner of Agri-
culture estimates the four-legged hog
crop of the United States at %. 262, 500.
This not quite one hog apiece for
every man, woman and child Ill the
country. But some men come SO near
/ being hogs themselves that there is
| no need TO supply them with one.
| Col. Thos. GooGe Tucker. and 9th
crs. have called on us to urge upon the
| Railway and Express managers the
impolicy OF their present freight rates
/ Northward. Fruit raisers find that
they can out-strip all the other States
/ i'm raising early varieties. but IN case
OF shipment to New York and Boston.
the high tariff destroys all profit. If
TRANSFORMATION could be reduced to 30,
-. or 81 per crate, to New York, (the
writer lives at Gaston) 1.-The cultiva-
ton of fruit could become q leading
industry. There is, no doubt, much
ground for careful study of this mat
ter bv the Railway managers Al
along the Raleigh and CASTOR. and
Wilmington and Weldon Railroads.
especially. are excellent localities fol
trucking and fruiteries and If the
transportation were lessened, the IN
crease Of shipment must make 1t fulIN
as remunerativc to the carriers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

There are more men reading, and
writing for, newspapers IN North Car
DINA than at any time in the State >
history. There - more printers ink
used in one month now than in any
twelve months prior Ia 1870.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

TIE NEw ExoDCs.-On TIA. 18th
wiIl publish lons article. under til.
above healing. written from Charlie
ton. and describing the IIberlan colo
nlzatIDn movement. sailing oi the
bark Azor etc. single copy lD
cents
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

RELIGIOUS A. W. Mangum.
OF the University, preached i'm Eden.
ton street VI. f.. church on last Sab
bath Bishop Lyman administered
the Holy Rite of confrma, ion AT the
church OF the Good Shepherd on sun
day night $50. Rev John :. Watkins of
Virginia preached in lst PRESBYTERIAN.
The Southern General Assembly
meets IN Knoxville. Nav 18th.
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Index to New Advertisements. A
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.-Ada K
bingham.
THRusHlNG MACInNE.-Thomas 5.
Gillian.
EARLY PEACHES Goode
Tucker.
STEAM ESGINrs.-Tapply & Steel.
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NO. /
Election Items

t.saeior Icsi,ou elected over
Mendenhall ~ - ma ioriiy.
fAtrio'fe After lengthy. AMI spsr.
itet struggle between col. Nm. John
stou, the present Mayor. AMI II Il
smith. Esq.. the halter was .ie ted b,
- majority.
DURHAM: Parish, Democrat. elected
by 81 majority: council. Democratir.
G"idStoro. Democrats eles,ted i've
out OF nine Aldermen.
Lrttriab,trg; II. j. Rivenbark elected
Mayor; Democrats all
Tdrboro: Democrats elect Messr..
station. Brown. Austin, and Farrar
Republicans elect two colorel men
hnt>toh: Il. W Kennedy. and a
Democratic board. elected by 3s ma.
loritv.
Sal S',tuy: Democratic ticket elected
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

Nitrogen equivalent to Ammonia
? ! : per cent Commercial value one
ton 2 .0Onbs) S3S.52
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

Nitrogen equivalent 10 Ammonia :; -
per cent commercial value one ton
coon bs) S;2.22
Analysis of Grange Mixture. made
DR.. \. X. Ledoux, May 9Th, 1878.
cent
Contains water 6d.2l2 F. Is -
Volatile and organic matter, - 5s
Mineral matter and ash, 5n.s1
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-05-09

Analysis Of Peruvian Guano aud
Bone Dust. made by DR.. A. X. Lc-
doux Nav 4th 1873
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cent.
Contains Water (d2f2 r, 1910
Volatile and organic matter 3p.5:
VI neral matter and asn 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

THE STAR Wednesday quoted part of Audi
tor WILSON'S statement of the current expendi-
lures for the District government since the
Commissioners were appointed, showing that
had there been no Indebtedness to be paid by
them they would now have remaining in hand
OF the current taxes paid by the people during
their administration st2S, 1906: this, too after
having paid all the current expenses for gov
eminent purposes, including all amounts paid
for repaving our inheritance of rotten pave
ments, enlargement and extension of imper-
tecty planned sewers: repairs and relaying
OF defective work in those existing on many
OF the streets; the Tiber valley improve
ment, &c, &c. Further reference to the
latter part of Mr.. WILSON'S letter would
have shown that Congress had appropriated
altogether since June %, 1874, to be disbursed
by the Commissioners s4,S1SIs every cent of
which, and more, too, has been applied by
them to the payment of indebtedness existing
when they came into office; good round sum
having been parted with TO rescue evidences
OF Indebtedness put up as collateral to secure
money loans of the late government 1t is the
payment of this Indebtedness, not of their
creating, that has Swelled the amount actually
paid out by the Commissioners to double the
real current expenses of the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

The WEEKLY STAR now ready, contains all
The News of the Week; the Proceedings of
Congress; the Russian successes in Turkey;
Crisis in European affairs; Washington So
eiety and Fashions, by Jennie June ;the death
of Sophia Major from abortion Society Notes :;
Agricultural Matters; White House and De-
Partment News; Proceedings of the Courts; ;
Log Local Affairs; Choice Stories; Poems and
tiers. ~ NA'
dsrms: = per annum, in advance, postage
PIePala: sIhgle copies five cents. in wrappers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

The three acting trustees of the church
where the unfortunate girl, Sophia Major, at
tended. are not winning golden opinions from
any quarter for their refusal to allow the
church to be used for her funeral 1t is not
called to mind that they ever refused the
church for the funeral of male sinners, and
their action in singing out this poor victim of
mans perfidy seems good deal of the style
of the commissioning Scribes and Pharisees
Iebuked by Jesus.
Alas for the rarity
Or Christian charity
Under the sum-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

COHEN'S LOAN OFFICE, corner OF 7th street
~ and New York avenue, entrance on New ~
York avenue. The most private Loan OEceX
In the city. Money loaned IT the lowest0 -
rate Of interest on Gold and Silver Watches, Plate
Md 9entiemsni Clothing. Carpeta and III articles
ofvAuas 1Aul-1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08
RUTTER! BUTTER,
FRESH EGGS,

Fresh receipts daily of fine rolls and packaa p,,
ter, fresh print, pounds and half pounds al =,
lowest prices, on commission. ' o.
ienoSI' Corner TeRth and C. SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

Letters should be addressed to the Editorial or
Business Manager Of THE STAR, according to their
tenor, and not to any Individual name. Otherwise
provoking delays may occur.
Checks, etc., should In all cases be made payable
70 the order Of THE EVENING STAR NEWSPAPER
CoMPANY,-nott to that Of any Individual.
ArAnonymous communications not read; re-
1ected manuscripts not returned or preserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

The testimony taken by the Interior Depart
ment i'll reference to the Freedmen's Hospital,
is now being copied, and will, when this work is
completed, be transmitted to the Senate ap-
preparations committee to aid them in their
labor of investigating this institution. The
committee has not been idle. Senators Sar-
gent and Eaton called at the hospital on Sat
urday, and found the hospital authorities all
on hand, and everything in splendid condition
The excellent showing they were enabled to
make does the hospital management great
credit, and when one considers the short time
allowed them for preparation, and the
amount of work which was necessary to make
things presentable, the performance was truly
remarkable. 1t is very rare that government
officials throw themselves into reformatOry
hbors with the zeal that characterized the
efforts of the hospital authorities on Friday
last with Saturdays visit in prospective The
subcommittee the appropriations committee
also heard testimony yesterday from Drs Pal
mer, PuryiS and Glenning The testimony of
these impartial witnesses is far from sustain
ing the charges brought against the manage
ment OF the institution. There is high author.
ity-the highest at the hospital in fact-fOr be-
lleying that the wicked subOrdinates or in
subordinates, of the hospital who have helped
TO damage the reputation of the institution by
their testimony, will be sent forth, position
less, into cold world when the Senate COM
mittee has sufficiently "probed the matter"
in the direction and to the extent suggested
by the hospital managers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

DIOR RENT,
I By r. o. HOFFMAN, 10th and r SITS, q, w.
Three new Stores, l419. 1893, 1926 N. av.n.w $50
" once Rooms over store from ..$25 to IS
Stores, from DIT to 925 7th W.. each. go. 65
4DWelng Houses over the above stores, each 35
SIS ST. NV, store, IA rooms. 1875
300 18th st. n. W. rooms, mod. imps. ....... IS
d!!9 st. NV, rooms, mod. imps. .......... 45
81 st: 8 rooms. mod. imps. ............ 40
1416 11th ST. NV. 10 rs, mod. imps. ......... IS
store, corner OF Louisiana ave. and 9th st.n. w. 80
1923 11th st. NV, gas and water 6 rooms $500. IS
. FOR SALE-Six elegant New Houses one in
Georgetown, and the others in one of the finest
locations In the CITY, All at prices to suit the times
Also few small new Brick Houses cheap: small
caSn payments down, balance In monthly install
ments. r. o. HOFFMAN,
1Z-tr 10th and SITS, NV,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08
FOR RENT AND SALE.
WIN. Z. BURFORD,
w Real Estate Broker, No. 7oS Z street.
PROPERTY FOR RENT.

No. las ST., L. rs. all mod INNS, new. $50
No AS Missouri ave-, Ii AL mod impS, (newD AZ
No 1871 9Th St.. rs, gas and wafer, (neSl 80. ~
No 1.0l > ST., rs, gas and water. 49,: 10
L OTTER for sale three great bargains in two
story BRICKS. situated northwest. with all mod.
inpS:. paying 10 per cent. on S. 600 81, 500.
l ofer for ", 500 on easy terms. two thoroughly
modern EOu SEES, situated northwest and renting
Zach s for S2o per month, Also, new two-storE
BkiCh, = rooms and mod. imps., for IS, 600. Spau
cash payment and long time. febs-lV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08
DRY GOODS.
NOR TEN DAYS.

We shall continue our sales at cost for ten days 20
close OHt winter stock and shall add 20 the sale al
the Spring and Summer goods carried from last
season, viz: French aud Domestic Lawns; 300
yards Black aud Colored Grenadines, some very
tne qualities. All OF our bright Wooden Fabrics
for Spring and Summer wear and many other de-
sirahle goodS, which can be had at a bargain.
Table Linens. Napkins, Towels and Domestics
OF all kinds embraced I'm the sale.
W. M. BROWN,
fetb-tr 3ff Sfh street norTh,rcsf.
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To Advertfsera.

Advertisers are requested to send In their an
nouncements as early In the day as possible, and
Ill cases before IL O'Clock d. The Insertion In tn
same days issue OF those reaching the ONCE ate
that hour cannot be assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08
What Can England Do?

The EngliSh-Or rather the London popu-
lace-are in an explosive state of mind over
the Turkish situation, and are breaking the
windows of GladStOne's house and the Office
of the London NeCS: as they once did the win
dOwS of the Duke of Wellington. The feeling
in London does not always indicate the state
of sentiment throughout the country, more es-
pecially of the manufacturing districts, but by
the large majority in Parliament in support of
the Government it would seem that the Brit
ish heart is altogether fired by the aggressive
course of Russia But the question comes up,
after all. what are they going to do about it?
What can they do? Had England given aid to
Turkey when the latter, single handed, was
holding Russia at bay, the cooperation might
have been effective, but not now when the Turks
are hOpelessly crushed and the Russians are
III virtual possession of the Turkish capital
and of all their strategic and defensive points.
The small but gallant army of England would,
in cooperation with the Turks, have made a
tremendous fight in defence of these strategic
points, but would have uphill work now in
attempting to wreSt them from the Russians
In prepOnderating force and fortified by the
genius of TOdleben. Unless England can
form an alliance with other European nations
against Russia, the ebullitiOn of feeling in
London will amount to little more in the end
than bill for damages for the LOndonerS to
pay for the window glass broken yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

The election of a successor to Plus TX. will
naturally attract universal attention. The
papal throne is no incOnSderable elevation. 1t
clothes him who occupies it with absolute
power over the cOnScienceS of millions and
presents him TO the eyes of his subjects as the
vicegerent of God. His power is stable, and
his edictS cannot be resisted. The college of
cardinals will soon elevate one of its number
to that lofty position. Cardinal PanebancO.s
named as likely to be the successful candidate.
He is said to have been the fayOrite of the late
Pope, and his advanced age. which would rem
der new election necessary in few years, is
qualification in his favor. For the cardinals
are only men. after all, and will not thought
leSSly permit young man to obtain
the throne. thus destroying all hope of
obtaining for themselves what they con-
slider the greatest of prizes. But the cleo
ton of Pope is as uncertain matter as the
action of Presidential nominating conven-
ton, and no one can predict the result of the
cOnclaye. A two-thirdS vote is necessary to a
choice, and Italian nationality, by long prece-
dent, IS a requisite to candidature But if
circumstances should render it eXpedient, this
condition would probably be disregarded. 1t
Is In the power of the cardinals to place the
Roman church in the way of progress or of
reaction. The papacy exertS an immense in
principles, with the admirable personal char
aeter OF the late POntiff is chosen, the whole
world will have reason to rejoice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

NOW is THE TIME TO BUY DRY GOODS,
g., To reduce stock previous to taking our annual
DISCOUNT OF 12k PER CENT.
on all cash sales, commencing Monday, January
18Th, and will continue for ONLY 80 DAYS
Splendid line OF new PRINTS, AZ g and cts.
~ Large lot OF Beached and Brown COTTONS at
81, 2, 8, and 10 cts.
Best 10 SHEETINGS at 25 cts
70 doZ. TOWELS. yard long, only 10 cts
All our 81 &c. DRESS GOODS down TO 20 cts
oO pieces Black CASHERES, bought at auction
VIII be sold with the same discount.
Splendid wide Black CASHMERES only 81 &C.
sold at 90. sN''
Lupin's ALL WOOL, only S.
oo doz OF the best White SHIRTS will be sold
BLANKETS and COMFORTS at cost.
QUO pieces of Hamburg EDGES and INSERT
iN0s from auction, will be sold at the same time.
Ladies will do well to attend this sale and save
money, as the goods must he sold in 80 days.
WISWALL GWYNN,
SO5 Market Space,
J36-u Second door from 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-08

Average s,roTn Daily Circulation ocer
17,5OO-beino more than three times that
of any other daily paper in WdshinQtOas
and more than th0t of oil the others added
TOGETHER.