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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-26

allcT TIE Idtal shooting. NO cause
Is assigned for the unfortunate
occurrence. lie was - years
old, and his wife - wears. II
was an awful shock 10 his wife.
The annual destruction OF
sheep III this country by dogs
amounts to 100000 head. valued
at Sl,6UO, OOJ.
During the late war the Uni
ted States shipped 10 Tlrkey
alone ST, 100000 worth OF arms
and ammunition.
The shipment Of oil from the
Pennsylvania oil regions amoun-
ted TO over 10000 barrels one
single day last week.
Wadesboro Herad Edgar
Digs, a very worthy young
white man was wayIaid and as
saulted by Dick Flowers, black,
on Friday night last. The object
was evidently murder, for ali axe
was the weapon used and several
serious, If not fatal wounds, the
result.
Greensboro Patriot: We I'M
derstand there is a petition III
circulation in this county. Ala
nance, Rockingham and David
son, praying the Legislature to
pass an act to apply TO these
counties similar to that in force
in Mecklenburg and portions OF
Cabarrus counties.
The Presbyterian ladies OF
Statesville gave an oldfolks' con
cert for the benefit Of the church,
on the evening OF the 18th. The
Methodist Sunday School has a
Christmas tree on the 25th, and
new years eve the Episcopal
ladies give an oyster supper. All
this is learned from the LaHd-
mark.
Duffy, of the Greensboro Pa
hiot, has been rewarded. Capt.
Cephas Gilbert, of Bucksville, ).
c., has sent him a sheep protec-
tor. 1t is a very simple contrl-
vance, merely an iron collar with
four pointed cross pieces under
meath, which protect the Sleeps
neck and make it impossible for
the dog to bite.
Ashe county correspondence
Raleigh News A man by the
name of Daniel Dishman was
taken up the other night and
placed in Jail here, charged with
having, committed a robbery III
Iredell county. His brother,
Lee Dishman, was put In about
the same time for stealing a colt
IN this country.
A telegram from Monroe re-
ports that the store OF Dr.. }. ).
Bost, of Olive Branch, Union
county, vas broken into and
robbie / Friday last of S175 in
money. Yesterday afternoon,
after "a hard chase, the thieves,
two negroes, we're arrested at
Griffinsville IN the same county
and safely lodged in Jail.
Shoe Heel correspondence of
the Ro5esonian \ son OF Hiram
Lee, Of the Ashpole section, was
shot through the body one day
last week, by VIM. McNatt, a
teamster of Mr.. Lees. The ball
entered the back and am out
under the collar bone In front.
McNatt is in jail, and the boy,
who is about fifteen years Old.
will probably recover.
Winston Sentinel; A Mrs.
Flippin, living in Eldora town
ship, IN Surry county, mysterl
ously disappeared about 2,
months since, and a few days ago
her body was found not far from
home, with the throat cut, and
OF her marks Of violence on her
! person. The coroner investlga-
j, tie the case for two days, but
was unable to elicit any evidence
that could throw any light on
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
BALTIMORE wITCHoRAFT.

A YOUNG coLoRED WOMAN ACCUSES RIVAL
OF BEwITcHiNG HER-THE OFFENDER
LOCKED uP BIZ TIE POLICE. r~t
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BALTIMORE, August IL, 1878.
Julia Green, young colorcd woman, created sem
sa,ion among the dsnizens Of her neighborhood BY
reporting that she had been '-coajured." she y at
medium height and Is terribly emaciasod. The per-
sou who "conjured" her. she says Is Maggie MITCHELL
who iives with Henry Clayton, former lever o.
Julia.
AND BLOOD.
Daring quarrel between the women four months
ago Julia says Maggie snatchsd handful Of hair out
hor head aud dipping i In her blood which had been
she'd IN the conh,ct used u as '.spcli" copjurs
her. OF this she was firmly convinced on nndtng
bottle buIiod In the back yard, containing the hair
and reddish fluid with ngurc OF herself out Of
rod cloth. Since the bottle found ieels bstter
and believes her recovery is certain unless tho bottle
sh ouid b broken. lnN Ir ffp
THE WITCHES BOTTLE POUND.
This afternoon Maggis, hearing that the bottle had
been found and that she Of being the
juror INDUCED noisy viiuperation against Julia.
Both conjuror ana coujursd were taken Middle
station. followed by bevy OF interested neigh bora,
while Julia Carried the bottle Maggie waa com.
mitted 10 keep tho pence and the police captain
tanned the bottle. Al the last moment Julia implored
him allow IL to be broken, her life depended
ON It's safety.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
THE NATIONAL PARTY.

About q hundred mon assembled In Kcrscll's Hall,
at No. AS Pearl street, last evening, to hold mass
meeting OF tho voters OF the Second Assembly dis
tr,et behalf OF tho principles Of the national green
backiabor party NJ. John MuIiaue acted president
and Mr. w. Kennedy secretary. The arst speaker
was Mr.. Thomas Dougherty, VINO announced In tho
course Of MS remarks that he was a Tuosman by
profession. He souudy rated the politicians both
OF tue republican and democratic parties the press
large and the present system OF taxes which, he says
raised 10 MI the pockets OF ten tnousaud Goths
datss Tor tho Msyoraliy mentioned In the HERALD
should be rejected by the national party and that
Of them selves should 10 chosen. A. Tho oonous sion
oil his speech the following resolutions wsrc adopsd
Whereas parties assuming the aud title OF the
national grecnbackAbor party with ut authority and
themselves with onr party having branches IN all sections
OF our state and Union be IL
Resolved. That all good citizens 70 beware of
tho old hack politicians who attempting to use and dis
grace the pame OF party hopng thereby to prevent
honest citizens from joining our ranks; and
Resolved. That we heartily endorse the tcnets OF the
pledge ourselves TO do all that to elect the nominee
Of the Syracuse Convention Associate Justice Of the
Court OF Appeals, the Hon. Gideon ) Fucker.
Mr.. John Fortune, Of the taiiors organization,
mission on the labor question as being composed Of
men who make mere laughing stocks OF the iaborers
and their iriends Ho recon rcndcd union In tho
party aud that tho Assembly OF the State be secured
as preliminary 10 greater triumphs.
Que OF those present then moved that mass
weeks; another moved resoiuton dcnouncing all
once hoIdcrs
Great confusion eusued, and tho chair declared n
motion TO adjourn carried.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
swINDLED BY "BANCo.

G. s. Bashamsr, OF Bordeaux, France, at pres
ent stopping At the metropolitan Hotel, reported
to Inspector rhorne, at Police Headquarters,
last night that he enticed into tho saloon known
MS the rand," Sixth avenue, and swindled out OF
$500 at the game OF .'BaDco" Mr.. Bashamsr stated
that he paid $500 In cash and forced 10 sign a
check for the balance before no would be
allowed to leave the room. Alter paying
the debt he was thrown out INTO
him into the place, he pursued MIN,
and when In spring street, near Broadway,
he succeeded In capturing him, The stranger
then drew revolver, and, pointing II at Mr.. Bash
amer threatened to blow his brains out II no did not
let him 20. He thsreupon released his hold and the
ma escaped
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13

An elderly man leading little girl By The hand
was observed by Ofhcer Frausy Of the Park polics.
yesterday entering summer house in one Of the
most retired spots In Central PARK,
and sitcr the two had romsined
sners for some time the oaoor suspected something
wrong, entered tho arbor, whore he found the man
attempting to assault his juvenile companion.
The officer arrested the aged rsprobass and took
him. together with the iitslc girl, 70 tho Arsssai
who're the child related how her companion mad In
duoed her 10 60 70 abe Park wsth him and now
aner they they had sat in tho summer house Tor
some time outraged her. The siri said her name
was Martha Kirchon, OF No. 761 Third avenue.
and that she was twelve years Of age.
The prisoner gave bis name AZ Francis
Lee. aged sixty-1vo years, and residing - No.
IJ3' East 124in street Lee, IN tho most
agonizcd manner, impiored Sergeant aEngland 70
sn,d tn. he was a member ana SUNDAY school teacher
IN the church al 1l9th strcot and Second
avenue. On searching him numoer OK
i,Iuatrntsd cards containing Biblical texts,
amen A are dtstrlbu among Sunday
school scholars, were found in his possession and
whsn no was ordered locked up hts abject sup
plications 70 BE- released we're pis'fuL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13

Saratoga this monsh Of shs somnittss appointed ct
tho request Of Mr. Matthews 70 inquire into The truth
Of James E. Anderson's story that 10 has not heard
Of any such contsmpisssd meeting or Of any meeting
Of the commii,ss before the assembling Of Congress
AZ Mr. Allison " chairman OF the com msssss no
probably knows what its plans are"
Boston JcHrndl'-"It 10 Whispered In democratic
circles that the dinner of the trends Of Mr. Speaker
Randall. at rah's, Tuesday last. when DO was
present. the democratic candidate for the Presidency
WAS decided upon. IL would be strange II the pcs'-
cal horoscope should be realised for u was 10 pr
vate parlor OF the Rockingham House at Portsmouth,
n H., that few leading politicians decided that Gen.
eral Frank Pierce sh Guild be tho coming man."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
POLITICAL NOTES.

uEx.Govcrnor Joel Parker declines To DO candidate
for Congress.
Harrisburg Patriot :--"sam Cary gets $50 speech
from the nationals OF Michigan" .aaF
Louisville Cop,merciat-"No patriot could DO found
in Adsir county to make the race Tor shorin."
Robert Lincoln, son OF President Lincoln, 10 Con.
gressioual candidate in the First Illinois distric.
Fifty greenbackors attended tho meeting OF the
Now Hampshire State Committee in Manchester the
other evening t
Milwaukee Nescs:-s'It is good s,gn that this fail
there IS DO less wire pulling and discussion Of
public questions"
Speaker Randall will return to Boston m Sep,em.
ber when public dinner viii DO rendered him by
democratic leaders.
The total number OF votors In Massachusetts, by the
State census OF 1875, $751; il3. or those 90 27l
were naturalizcd voters.
Colonel henry N. Hoyt, the republican candidate
for Governor 0, Pennsyivans estimates ths strength
OF the nationals IN his state At loo, 900.
Indiana journals hint that there is n democratic
dark horse in training for the Senatorial that
state, and that hrs name is W. H. English
ST. Louis Globe Democrat:-ssrhe next candidate Of
the republicans must DO man who will elect tho
party, rather than who will DO eecsea by tho
party"
Two members of tho Louisiana Returning Beard Of
1875, Madison Wells ami General Anderson, are
booked as tho probable republican candidates In tho
Fourth aud sixth districts.
General Butler OF the two members in tno
House OF Representatives who opposed the bill
polling the Pacific Railroad companies 10 make provi-
sion for the payment OF the bonds which tho United
States guaranteed.
Boston Heraid,--'srhs Boston managers OF political
machines say that all the dead beats, tramps and
clcrgymcn without churches within twcnty miles OF
the city arc boring them for jobs political organ
izers, speakers and secret cmssarics."
Boston Journal .--"One groenback Publisher has II
90 seriously that he prints side OF hrs paper with
green Ink. He can avoid tina, expense and give uni
vsrsal vsrdanoy BY presenting each OF his rather
limited number OF readers pair OF green spsotsoles'
Indianapolis Journaj:--"Ths democratic politicians
who are talking OF impcacning President Hayes and
basng their calculations upon the idea Of demo-
cratic majority In the Senate alter the 4th Of March
nsxs 70 forget that will require a twe-shirds
majority 10 convict"
nThs untutored colorsd voters Of Faysste county,
KY, ~ the election last week voted . grsenback
ticket with the democratic ticket pasted the sido
having the names Of The nationals on them. Those
who could not read thus voted grsepbaok ticket for
tho democratic candidate.
philadelphia Fress:--"senator Allison, writing 10 .
{yisadAs Cape NAY, sara tha npsriAa -nssttsG ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
STORMY DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO The zRnAtD.]

...t. lBY TELEGRAPH TO 1HE HERALD.
ssaff 1e RxADNG Pa, August IL, 1875.
Tho annual Democratic County Meeting was called
10 order ths city at O'Clock to-day In the Court
House, bus before the business had prscssded fifteen
minutes the County Sheriff and his deputies were
oallsd 10 Tor she purpose Of Queli,ng impending
riot. For months the Congrsssional
fight In the Bcrxs district has boon quite
animated. Hester Cymsr 10 opposed by .
young lawyer named Peter d. Waunsr. Tho lattcr's
ironds, consisting In part OF disorderly city charac
ters endeavored 70 gain possession of tho meeting
and control the organization. They rallied their
strength and nominated Alderman Fisher Tor Chair
man. Ex-Congressmsn s. z. Ancona was also nom-
mated. Tho temporary Chairman decided that Mr..
Ancona had been elected AZ that gentleman ad-
also claimed II and tho two struggled for It's
possession. This followed for ton minutes
BY yeiis hisses groans and other loud noises Tables
broken free lights took place within the bur
oil the Court House. In the midst Of tho widest ex.
ctomcnt Sherih Kemp and his Deputies with several
constables, appeared Alderman Fisher
dragged from his position. and tho Sheriff
the name OF the Commonwealth do.
manded peace and order. Subsequently the
a lengthy speech, which was greeted with rounds OF
applause. HIS opponent, Mr.. wannsr, alss spoke,
and he Was groaned at ana hssed and at other times
applauded The meeting was the most disordcry ever
known in tho political history OF the county. Tho
disturbance caused BY the presence OF about
hundred bad characters from the rough districts OF
this CITY, many OF whom were intoxicated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
DEMENTED BY RUM.

DR.. Francis Eckcrs, at one time respected and
wealthy physician was brought before ccordcr Lun-
die, Of Union Hill, " j., yesterday Tor drunkcnncss
and dsordsrly conduct He was arrested ut a iato
hour Sunday night, ana yesterday morning when the
jail keeper went 10 hrs cell he found him en-
tireiy nude. locking through his cell win
dow into the street. The Recorder believed
that Eckert was partly demcnisd and committed him
70 the County jail TO await animation into hts
sanity by County Physician Converse. IL said OF
sought In marriage the hand OF the daugnlsr OF a
populsr saloon keeper, and, being rejected, began
e.diIy drawn him into his present condition Of i'm
healthy. ..r.at.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
STRIFE IN A COURT.

Late on Sunday night Edward AamiItou, q night
Waterman, Of No 500 Fast Tenth street. vas ssanding
on avenue O, when a negro came skuIxing along and
ossd against him, then turned suddenly and seized
his watch ana chain made or with them. hsm-
ton pursued him and number OF people along the
street Joined In the chase onicsr Kramer,
OF tho Eleventh precinct, attracted by the
cry OF ''Stop ihicii" captured tho runa-
way He was . Brazilian sailor named An
thony Smoarthy. When brought to court yesterday
ne surprised Judge. spectators and oil by o sudden
and most determined effort escape. Sergeant
Long. who had hts hand upon him, barely manage Cd
20 save that member from the prisoners teeth, aud u
required hve officers TO overcome him. He was
taken before the Judge again, but Just he was
about being questioned he flung OF tho officers who
had him In charge and made for tho railing Half q
dozen threw themselves upon him, but he was a big.
muscular fellow and he fought like n demon. They
mastered him NJ last, but only when hnndcuns wsrc
placed upon him were tbey able to lead hin, III q
bar He then pleaded not guilty. IN very Indifferent
CURED four s1neers 70 escort him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
EXCISE VIOLATIONS.

The following cases Of violation OF The xcss Inv
were disposed OF In che Fiity-sevcntn street Court
yesterday -
Charles Newman, bartender In Joseph sohwab's
liquor saloon, the southwest cornsr OF Third avenue
and Fifty seventh street, was arragocd charge Of
having sold liquor on Sunday. but was discharged.
Oficer Quigley, OF tho Twenty -oighth precinct
charged Francis McL,usln, OF No s3s East Sky
held IN default OF $lU0
Michael Evans, liquor dealer, of No. 1.037 Second
avenue. on sunday. II was charged, sold whisksy 10
John Quinlsn anu aic 10 his WIFE, MRS. Quiulan be-
came intoxicated, was locksd ny and nnsd In tho
court The husband therefore preferred charges
against Evans Judge Kilorcth held the prisoner In
el00 on Qu,nian's omplant, aud IN . like amount
com plaint OF the vile. A SECOND avenue butcher
veug mia bail on both charges. .tf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
THE MAYOR NOT A COUNTY OFFICER

In the original advertised notice Of tho election
this fall Tor officers OF the county OF New York. issued
by the Secretary OF State, tho words appeared, "a
Mayor 10 place OF Smith Ely, Jr" Word was sent to
day reporter Of the HERALp called on Under sner,n
Cummings 10 seek explanation Of the omission.
He said the County Clerk made bIunder in including
tho May la the list OF county officers which nc seat
TO tho Secretary OF State, tue Mayors Is not now
county but Chartered ONO, and the notification Of
election comes from tho Clerk Of the Board OF Alder
mon IN place Of the Secretary OF State The omission
OF tho line In the gardinR the Mayors
ofes puzzled many oil the politicians around the City
Hail. and mado them think, they expressed u, that
there Was "put-up jobr somewhere, but In Wuth ~
WAS q harmless and need excite TO alarm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
ALMsHoUSE NEGLECT.

Tho complaint against the management Of the sui-
folk County Almshouse. At Yaphank, in the case OF
the unfortunate OF Mr.. Robert Mills OF Pachogue
has proved ince ntve to other complaints OF bad
treatment. Another case is that OF Barney Marvin.
also Of Pstchogua He had friends In that
village who requested the keeper, Mr. Louden,
TO intorm them 10 cose anything should
happen to the old man. SO that his fela-
t,vos night be able at least TO minister to him In his
dying moments. He died and buried at the Aims
nouse and rst notice Of this fact received by oils
friends through publication IN county paper
They went and got body and conveyed II 10 Patch
oguc, where, upon opening The colin. they found u
lying horrible OF dirt ana hith, hts sng hair
matted, ind tho 'tte doeds Of charity"
and respect for the dead entirely ignored.
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death and bis body made away with, that there
row IN Macs's saloon At Lakeview. In which some
man used up, but IL was a. an hour prior
10 the time when McGraii had been In
the streets of Peterson that IL could
not have been him. McGrail seen.
as have found out, late nine O'Clock Sunday
night In o row opposite No A30 Main street. Pater-
son, and that was tho last can trace OF him. We
have positive clews Who might have been his
murderers, but satisfied IL was case Of sui
eide"
The inquest will be held on Wednesday by Coroner
Myers and the remsius will In the meantime be in
tered the Ceme.ery Of the Holy Sepuchre, in tho
vicinity OF Paterson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
THE BISHOP. BANKRUPTCY.

CINCINNATI OHIO, August Ia, ls7a
meeting OF the creditors OF X. N. Bishop 4 Co..
representing claimants at Cincinnati, Buffalo, In-
dianapolis Dsnvilis Va; Chicago, 8. LOUIS Cisvs-
land, GAINESVILLE, EdinburG, Ind; Covington, Ky,
aud Bay City, M,oh.. and credits aggres stins
800 OOO was held here to-day, Mr. W. I. Bishop ex.
planned the financial condition Of the 1rm, giving
. detailed statement OF its assets ana itsbilitiea
ono dissenting vote 10 receive forty cents on the
dollar for all caims ten per cent cash. and the bal
ance in three SIX nino and twelve months, secured
A com miuse was also appointed to appfise other
creditors Of the action taken ana request their con-
currenco therein.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
SAD DROWNING ACCIDENT.

The police Of South Brooklyn were notified last
night OF sad case Of drowning. IL appears that
Johanna Roland aged sixteen years. residing ~ Ne
III rwsnty.ssoopd street. went cut in rowboat from
the loot Of Twenty fourth street, IN company wish
two boys tor the purpose Of enjoying row by noon
light In Gowanus Bay. Der compau ions were Thomas
L. Smith and james McCor mick. While rowing they
came alongside larger boat, In when three young
mon were seated, aud the GIRL In attempting TO step
from boat 10 the other, fell into tho river and
was drowned her ccmpanions being too irghishsd 70
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
KILLED IN A QUARREL
rBY rE1xaRApH TO THE HsnALnl

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK, Va, August 10, 1878.
shocking homicide occurred near Great Bridge,
Norfolk county, yesterday morning. Jacob Lloyd,
colored. became involved in quarrel with another
negro, namod Jack Everett. about trlfiing money
transaction, and, nght resulting Lloyd procured
shotgun and fred . charge OF buckshot
into the head OF Everett, killing him instantly The
murderer Immediately fed rom the neighborbood
but was pursued and captured after two shots were
fred into him. Tho shooting took place near
Evcrett's house. on the Green Sea road. LLOYD was
brought to Portsmouth tonight BY Sheriff Lesusr Ans
lodged In The County jan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
BEN MOVES CONDITION.

Mrs Noyes wife Of Benjamin Noyes, yesterday
went TO Trenton to mako m appeal TO Governor
Mcclellan for further cismency In bis cass-a
continuance of tho reprevc. Noyes Is stu very III
in the Newark jail Professor Meredith Gym OF
the University oil Pennsylvania, has gwen Mrs.
Noyes q certificate that her husband 10 In critical
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
CLUBS WERE TkUMPs.

Antonio ouaiador, who lives n No. 1881 Thiru
avenue, and Antonio Prors whose habitasion
Is not known, quarrellsd over game
or cards yesterday, and Prore 1uisned ths
game W playing = club that was not dealt 10 him.
He brought ~ down on his friends head and
away eaalsAsr Vas taken 70 The Niastyainth Ssrsst
Hospital
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
HEAVY WHEAT RECEIPTS.

TOLEDO, Ohio. August IL, 1878
Nearly one thousand cars Of wheat, aggresating
about 400 900 bushels, received at this point
during the twenty.four hours sndipg at to-day.
being the larkcst amount ever received here In she
Same lsngth OF time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
HORACE w. ROBBINS.

Horace W. Robbins, member OIL the we'll knows
Baltimore nrm OF Bartlett. Robbins Co., one OF ths
largest manufacturing Arms OF architectural iron.
plumbing, &c. In the country died on Sunday niahs
In baltimore aged sixty three years, deceased was
prominent and nctive member OF the Presbyterian
Church ana distinguished Tor nis many nharitie&
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13

DoYLEsrowS, Pc, August IL, 1873.
The republicans Of The Seventh Congressional dis.
Irict to-day nominated William Gadshalk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-13
INSTANTLY KILLED.

J,cob rsudsr, an empIoye ia Eurs,'s beer brewery,
on Ninety second street. between Second aud Third
avenues, yesterday fell into well sixty feet deep,
locassd On thsuSsmises, and uaa instantly killed