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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12
VOL. III.
Ralei9b an0 Roundabout.

The five Sunday schools of Hickory
will have union Christmas festival.
The Goldsboro Messenger gives an
accurate electrotype of the late Seaton
Gales.
Our thanks to Hon. JOS. j. Davis
fra copy of the Agricultural Report
for 1877.
Col Polk has brought his family
to the city in order to give his whole
time to his work Welcome
-Murfreesboro Enquirer There
were 124 marriage licenses issued in
Hertford county during the past
twelve months.
The Star is very sorry for General
Hood because he was ruined by fall
Of stocks in New Orleans. and has had
three sets of twins.
The election of General w. r.
Cox to be Grand Master of the Masonic
Fraternity in North Carolina was an
excellents-election
The Phunny factor of the Rich
mond State is dwedfully" modest.
In speaking of Mlee. Rozes lately re-
ceived legacy, he ventures to mention
that she has hmb-acy.
Hon. Kemp P. Battle was in Raj
eigh yesterday, the recipient of nu-
,,,,rD,,e t,,lo tinnc 1,nnn tho enc.
cessful prospects of the University.
As Sir George Campbell spent
some time in Raleigh, and the State,
degree of interest may attach to his
remarks printed elsewhere, especially
as he found some l1ith and kin amang
We
"A correspondent says the clock in
the cupola of Hillsboro Court house
was presented to Orange county by
George III. in 1853, yet keeps good
time. 1t was made to stand, though
always running.
Major Epgelhard is mentioned by
the New Orleans papers as one of the
Trade Convention held in that city.
He and Major Cameron were commits
stoned by the Governor to represent
North Carolina.
The negro Wm. Jeffries, hanged
at Warrenton on Friday-professed
religion ''as usual" we were going
to say, but, doubtless, the certainty of
death at fixed date stirs the consci-
ence at gallop. Jetfries' confession
showed what freedom can make of an
ignorant and naturally brutal nature.
been re-commissiOned. :. Henry G..
Williams, Esq, of Wilson. has been
appointed to the clerkship held by Maj.
Gales. Mr. John B. Hussey is con-
tributing news letters to the Ners
from his desk at Washington. Capt.
Fred Olds has done great deal of ex-
cellent newspaper work on the Daily
Ne,cs during the past few months.
During the driving storm on Mon
day night, the residence of b. Y. Rog-
ers, Esq, in this city, was entirely
consumed by fire. He was sick in bed
watched with by his wife and a
neighbour and could be barely res
cued in time, as the house was partly
in flames before discovery was made.
The confiagration redeemed the Eastern
sky like day, owing % the prevailing
mist.
The f1uctuatiol in the price OF
grain in the United States during tile
past ten years, has been remarkable.
Wheat, starting at f1.40 in 1868, fell to
80 cents in twelve months ; then grad
ually raised to S1.25 in 1871; then
gradually dropped back to "a cents III
lS74-and has been gradually rising
each year since. Corn. starting at o.
in 1868, arose to "A next year then
sank down to A in 1872 rose to "a III
1874; fell to 35 in 1876, and Is waver.
ing at present between 40 and 90
These averages, of course, are for the
whole country: not localities.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

The Charlotte Obs1rrer says: Our
townsman, Mr.. Samuel Towson. has
got the Job of roofing with slate the
new Methodist church at Durham.
The church IS 106 feet in length and
the steeple 220 feet hiGh-.oo high for
man TO be above the surface OF
mother earth such weather as this.
\ grand ball is talked OF IN Raleigh, to
take place upon the assembling OF he
Legislature in January. The board
of directors Of the Insane Asylum. ~
session in Raleigh last week adopted
resoluti ons expressive OF their contl-
dence in Or. Grissom, the Superinten-
dent of the Asylum, and commenda>
tory of his course IN the controversy
which he has lately had with DR.. VIM.
\. Hammond, of New York.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12
.Spe aking of DIR. Hammond Girls

-Spe aking of Dr. Hammond Girls
sons HAMMOND the New York
Herald says
I've notice. by the WY. tie argu-
ment from DR.. Hammond that when
you poke the end of your finger in
your ear the roaring noise you near is
the sound of the circu alton IN your
finger. 1t may be true . But when
you poke the handle of a knife in your
ear, and hear the same noise, what is
the cause Of that =
Pshaw its only the drum OF the
ear" beating.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12
Tea Plant.

Ia the D.p1rfm snt of Agriculturs
may b seen fine specimen of the
Chinese tea plant, in full growth. Ii
is some two feet high and vigorous,
and was grown from a seed, in this
city. The leaf is much larger than
is generally supposed, and the branch
es are Ornamented with numbers of
green pods. The plant is in many re-
spects curious and should be looked
at.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

Raleigh Obsercer correspondence !:
\ serious stabbing affray occurred at
Ciinton, oamps II county, last " ed
nesday i5ht. in which John Strick-
land Gu. and seriously stabbed David
Jones d.. e. L. Murphy was ca! ed
il and pronounced the case a critical
on, Jones beng stabbed III the region
OF the kidneys.
A fund is being raised to start
Greenback paper In Wilmington.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12


the Bauimoreaa
Il am gratiiei TO state that the Rev.
DR.. Sledi Viii continue his putpl.
minlStsations al Centenary NJ r.
Church another twelve IN pnth \
delegation headed by Colonel Thomas
Branch. the distinguished bank ,r.
went down TO Charlotte, y c.. where
they laid their grievances bcfor, Bishop
Pierce, and that pious and eminent
eccleslastlc finally relented, and
changed the appointment made ~ tha
late session of the Virginia Confer
ence, held in Pc ersburg. Mr.. Sledi
had been appointed Presiding Elder OF
the Lynchburg District
Mcmbranous Group is killing a mum
Der Of Cieaveland county children.
Miss Maggie Murphy, of Ashevllr.
died last Friday evening OF consump-
ton.
Slight fire in the store of Mr.. 4. IL.
Baker, RlieIgh, Tuesday morning. II
was quickly extingu'shed
Last year the value OF the exports
from Wilmington during the month
of November WAS $437,2J5 this year
the exports during the same month
were valued at 81, ,O09, 226.
The iurord says seven live healthy
rabbits We're found, oAe day last week,
Ill the bottom ot All old we'll on the
premises ot Alr. \. l.. tiliott.,.oi
Cleavelani.
Buncombe county cDrrcsp
DanvIlle (Na) -tesoS: Miss Salile
Bard. of tnls coun V, ncic, of Coy.
Vance, Is soon to be married TO Con
gresham Taylor. of Tennessee. She
Is one OF our most charming young
ladies
Alamance GledacJ: Rev. + w Ne
bane, the popular pastor OF the Presby-
terlan church III tins place, was mar
ried. on the 2lst of last month. at the
residence of the brides father, vii
ham L. Carter, Esq, of Stokes county.
to Nj IS Bette q. Carter. The Rev. &.
Miller was the officiating clergyman.
ANOTHER FACTORY Randleman 4
Frees, of Union Factory, Randolph
coanty, have begun the erection OF
another factory 100 feet long by b
feet wide, which will be followed by "A
larger building In the summer They
nave JUST Soll lI)iclcu tlSht dwellings
for employees and Will build some
twenty more. We are glad To know
tlat the Randolph factories are doing
large and cons antly increasing bust
ness.-Idtrt0t.
On Sunday last, Rev. Wade Hill. of
the Baptist church. breathed has last
at his home near Authorization. His
disease was typhoid fever. Mr.. Hill
was born IN 1si3 and was, therefore.
sixty-five years old. He was one OF
the leading Baptist ministers in Wes-
tern North Carolina.
Greensboro must be a fav0rite mar
ket tor the apple ra5ers of the border
counties of Virginia. Judging from
the number of wagon loads that are
cent down weekly. They haul them -
or 100 miles and sell for Il per bushel
1t IS singular fact that although in "A
splendid apple growing section our
farmers do not raise enough for local
consumption .-IutriOt.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12
Failure in GOldSbOrO

Hiram J. Ham, prominent mer-
chant of Goldsboro. failed "Wednesday.
Liabilities so, 900 in excess of assets.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

The iurord says Soy IN live healthy
rabbits We're found, oAe day last week,
III the bottom ot All old we'll on the
premises ot Mr. \. l.. kIliotr,s.of
Cleavelani
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-12

Mcmbranous Group is killing mum :
Der Of Cieaveland county children.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
The CoIIectorship- Of the Gaugers.

WAsH1NaToN April 23-The Cabinet meet
ing to-day was devoted mainly to the trans
action OF routine business. Postmaster Cen
eral Key was present, and gave an account of
his trip to Havana. The Presidents visit to
Philadelphia WAS talked over, and Secretaries
Sherman and Schurz decided to accompany
him. The Attorney General intended to go
also, but he has been called home on account
of illness In his family
The New Orleans cOllectOrship was not
mentioned; In fact, the question Of who is to
be nominated for this position Is as far from
being settled rs ever. New complications
seem to spring up every day. There are
several factions here, each with q candidate,
and it seems impossible to reconcile them,
and the President does not seem inclined to
settle the question by making the selection
himself.
Gov. Packard leaves here tomorrow night
for New Orleans.
There is deficiency in the appropriation
for paying internal revenue gaugers, amount
ing to $50 1000, which the Appropriation Com
mittee seem reluctant to command, and in
the bill appropriating pay for this service for
the next fiscal year, the amount - cut down
to S24O, 900 below the estimate Of the commits
sioner, who made the figures Just as low as
possible. In consequen % Of the delay in ap-
propriating for the deficit the work Of the
gaugers has been increased from 800 to 1900
gallons per day delegation Of gaugers
arrived here to-day, and others are expected
tomorrow to consult with the commissioner
and interview Congress on the subject
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
The POpe.

The Pope, whose health, by the way, is not
very good, is going on with his reforms and
changes at the Vatican. Unlike Plus TX, who
considered himself as grand treasurer and
solely responsible for the wealth that belongs
to the Holy See, Leo XIII has declared his
intention OF establishing committee of in
quiry into the expenses and revenues of the
Church, over which two Cardinals will pre-
side. Each item of more than 1000 francs is
to bear his sign-manual before the money can
be obtained from the treasury. To his own
personal use his Holiness will allow no sum
to be allotted, and for this purpose he has in
structed the principal chamberlain OF the
Vatican to give in each day the expenses in
Cured on his own account and on that Of his
immediate attendants. An audit Of these ac-
counts Is to be held every month. All the fe-
male members Of families residing at the
Vatican are being removed from the palace
The Pope objects to the presence of women In
his premises, which might give rise to un.
friendly comments on the part Of strangers
visiting the Vatican. He and his Secretary
of State Cardinal Franchi, are said to be bent
on advising Italian Catholics to vote at polit.
ical elections.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
The Czar's Plans-GeYman War Prepara-
tiOng.

LONDON, April 23--A correspondent at st.
Petersburg telegraphs that he Is informed,
on the highest authority tn at the Gar has
decided that, il war with England follows, he
will pass the summer at Tsarskoe Ielvern,
the royal palace founded by Peter the Great.
This would Indicate disinclination on part
OF the Gar to again go to the front.
II peace be firmly re-established, the Gar
will intrust the reins of government to the
which time he will travel throughout Europe
This would be great event in European po-
litcal history, as it would afford an opportu-
nifty for it's rulers to express their congratu
lations to the Czar in person. While the Ger
man government still declares that it Is al
excuse to intervene automatically to avert q
resort to arms on the part of England, the
German Imperial Cabinet is secretly making
all preparations for wGr.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
Probabilities of an Indian War-sittlng
bulls ARRANGEMENTS.

WASHINGTON, April 23-Delegate Maginis'
OF Montana Territory, has received letter
from the frontier from one OF his scouting
constituents, giving some facts as to the loca-
ton and strength OF the hostile Indians The
writer is an old Indian fighter, and says that
Sitting Bull has been working all winter to
a concerted movement against the whites
This summer Sitting Bull is caDped near the
hills with several hundred lodges that he has
gathered under his fold during the last two
or three months.
piled with ammunition, some having i'm
proved needle-guns. They are full Of the war
spirit and subject to Sitting Bull, In whom they
seem to put the utmost confidence. The
writer OF the letter predicts q bloody war,
unless provision is made to meet the first hos
tile movement of the Indians with troops
enough to check the war at the very start.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
1873. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

ful plan to rid the country Of it's incubus OF
fraud arc nh open secrets to those who enjoy
Mr.. Conkling's confidence The publication
OF the World interview, occurring at tho mo-
ment when
THR BLAIR BILL
s engaging the attention OF tho country,
viewed In conjunction with the well known Or
confidently surnised views Of Mr.. Conkling
as sketched above, has induced many people
to believe that the two events we're con-
certed. Such, however, is not the case. There
is no privity Of any sort between Mr.. Blair
and Mr.. Conkling on that subject or any
other connected with current politics. How
ever, as | said In my telegram several days
ago, it is likely that
CoNKLINa WILL SUPPORT THE BLAIR BILL,
or some other measure to the same end, IL
such legislation should be discussed in the
Senate He will do 1t, however. on the ground
and for the purpose OF rectifying the wrongs
that have grown out OF the failure OF the
Electoral Commission to properly appreciate
it's powers or fully discharge its duties.
O. R
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
1.-THE Monett Register.
fRieh mnpd Dianatcb

Despite newspaper protests and letters
from the Auditor some commissioners OF the
revenue utterly refuse TO report to the Audi
tor OF Public Accounts, as required by law
and their oath Of Office. The counties Of
Buchanan, Giles, Grayson, Highland, Lee,
Page, Patrick, Russell, Scott, Smyth and
Wise never have been heard from, and maybe
never will be.
1t is impossible for the Auditor to know Of
ficially whether or not the register Is In oper-
alton at all In these counties. 1t Is likely
that in two or three Of these counties no
licenses TO sell liquor are granted, and there
fore from such no reports are due. But what
excuse can the others have?
One district In Dinwiddle county has never
there. Three districts Of Franklin county
have never been heard from. Greene county
recently sent In her returns for March, No
previous one had ever been made For the
lower district OF Henrico county no retr1rns
for February or March have been made.
Loyettsville district, Loudoun county. re-
Gently made her first return, and then only
for one month-March Richmond county
has not been heard from for February or
March. Two districts Of Rockingham county
have never been heard from. The COM
missoners OF two districts OF Shenandoah
county are equally dsregardful Of the law.
| In like condition are two districts OF Tazewell
county.
So, though the Moffett register has been In
operation In Virginia for about six or seven
| months, IL s impossible to get the official re-
turns OF the registrations for any one month.
Inat Is not all-the authorities here being I'M
able to get responses from the com missioners
| to their letters on this subject, do not even
| KNOW whether the registers are In use where
! tnsy Should De 10 the eoaAsle5 not reporting
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.
FOR TIE Withdraw
AL OF THE RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH
FORCES FROM CONsTANTINOPLE.
The Discussion Pr0ce ID Ing In n Friendly
spirit-Gmarantses Required from the
ROrtelThe Point of DImculty.

LONDON, April 23-The Times correspond
ent at st. Petersburg says: Discussion rela-
tive to the withdrawal from Constantinople
continues IN a friendly spirit. AS 1t concerns
technicalities requiring advice Of specialists
on the spot, it may be protracted. n England
and Russia agree regarding withdrawal, it
will be necessary tn obtain a guarantee from
the Porte that 1t will offer no obstacle to the
re-establishment of the status quo In the
event Of failure OF further negotiations Rus
sia will probably be somewhat exacting on
this point, as she is convinced that in case OF
hostflities the Porte would not side with
her.
It is quito possible that this point will
cause serious difficulties, for the Turkish
dplomatists have little reason to desire q
peaceful solution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURES.

The signal service telegraphic reports from
other points, dated at 3:43 p. m, give the tenn
perature as follows:
Cairo $50, Cincinnati II, Davenport 68, Du-
buque 6s, Galveston 70, Indianola 80, Keokuk
6s, Lacrosse 67, Leave1worth GA, Louisville
g. Memphis 64, Nashville G3, New Orleans 75,
Omaha So, Pittsburg &c. ShreveDort n, st.
Louis TO- st. Paul 81, Vicksburg 70, Yankton
ID. IT, 80, Augusta a. Corscana n, Key West
50, Mobile 79, Montgomery N, Savannah 81.
The signal service telegrams, dated ut AS
a. m. yesterday, report o rainfall during the
preceding eight hours Of 2 G5-100 inches, and
ior the eight hours ending at 8 As p. m. the
same telegrams report n rainfall Of 31-10o
inches at the same point. Rain fell also at
Cairo, Dubuque. Galveston and Louisville.
At Nashville The fall was 2 20-t0O inches, and
at Vicksburg Q So 100 inches. The velocity OF
the wind at Mobile at 3:45 p. m. was thirty
miles an hour, and at other gulf ports the
rate was from ten to twenty-three miles an
hour.
LOCAL. OBSERVATIONS.
corrected daily By L. Frieerio No. so Chartres
street,
Tuesday, April 20. 80. m. Up. m. 6p. M, :,
Thermometer . rs 50 II
Barometer ...... 2970 80. -.
Prevailing winds -East-southeast, shifting
to the south and southwest
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
HEAVY DEFALCATION.
TROUBLES OF NEW ENGLAND COT
TON MILLS.

Hathaway, the defaulting treasurer Of
Borden City Mills, was arrested tonight and
taken to jail at Taunton.
s. Angler Chase, whose recent defalcation
Of half million In connection with the Union
Mills, is well known, emphatically denies
Hathaway's statements that they were In
collusion, and says that Hathaway Is trying
to throw the blame for his crime on him.
From all that can be ascertained, there can
be no doubt that this defalcation will reach
$500 900. The city is terribly excited and full
of floating rumors about the soundness OF
other. corporations, but there is no founda-
ton SO far as known for any of these stories
The horden City Mills are closed. The Siga-
more Mills will shut down tonight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
TIE GREAT FRENCH EXHIBITION.
The Programme to be Observed ON the
OPENING Day.

PARIS. April 1o.-The arrangements for the
opening Of tho Exhibition on the first Of May
were settled at q Cabinet council on Wednes-
day night. Shortly before 2 o'clock M. Teis-
serene de Bort, Minister OF Commerce, will
receive In the grand vestibule Of Trocadero,
the foreign Princes to be present on the occa-
sion, namely: The Prince Of Wales; Don
Francois d'Assise father OF the King Of Spain
the Due d'Aostf,, brother of the King Of Italy
Prince OF Denmark the Prince OF Orange,
heir-apparent to the throne OF the Netherlands,
and the Duke dc Leuchtenberg of Russia.
After conducting them to the Princes
saloon, no will receive the ambassadors,
foreign commissioners, presidents and
vice presidents OF the Chambers, ministers,
populations, Senators and Deputies. At 2
o'clock Marshal MacMahOn will arrive In the
State carriage, escorted by his military house
hold, troops being drawn up all along the
route from the Elysee. He will first repair to
The Prince's salon, and q procession will then
be formed which will march from the Grande,
Arcade to the platform overlooking the foun-
tain and commanding view OF nearly all the
buildings and grounds. Here M. Tsisserenc
de Bort will welcome the Marshal in a short
Exhibition opened. One hundred and one
Mount Valerien and on an island In the Seine,
will follow the announcement At the same
time two military bands will strike up; all
the fountains will play, and soldiers sta
tionedby the flagstahs will hoist the flags OF
oil nations on the roofs Of the Two palaces and
the annexes.
The Marshal will then reascend to the Tro-
cadero Palace, the procession reforming be-
hind him, and, after completing the round OF
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
THE COLLECTORSHIP.
HAYES InIOCY AND CHuLDIsHNEss-
NOW YOU SEE 1T, AND NOW
YOU DON'T.
In the Morning smith-At O'clock
LeOnard-At D O'clock smith Again
Finaily the Whole Matter Is Post pDned
for Further Advice.
Especial to the Democrat !

for Further Advice.
Especial to the Democratl
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The behavior Of
Hayes about the collectorshp battles all cal
culation, and has begun to attract the atten-
tion OF the Northern and Western press as
the most ludicrous comedy of modern times,
and yet, funny" as 1t appears to outside OBJ
SEWERS, the affair Is still more marvelously
ridiculous to those behind the scenes; for ex-
ample: Some days ago Kellogg went to Hayes
and insisted that the appointment ought to
be made at once. Hayes said he would move
In the matter Immediately, and began to can
vass the list of names he had in view.
After ten days Of inquiry ard solemn re-
Election he had made up his mind yesterday
morning to appoint Geo. L. Smith, and so
notified the members OF the delegation. At 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon he had abandoned
Smith and determined to nominate Albert
Leonard, and duly informed two Louisiana
Republicans Of that decision.
Between and 10 last night he had recon-
sidered Leonard, and resumed his decision to
appoint Smith, and SO apprised q Democratic
member Of the delegation. Finally, just be-
fore the Cabinet meeting to-day 1t was an
nounced that the whole matter would be
postponed until the return Of Vice President
Wheeler, who Is absent from town now.
Wheeler Is we'll known to be strenuous
advocate OF Leonard, and Hayes decision to
walt for his return is regarded rs an ipdca-
ton favorable to the diminutive bulldozer ol
Shreveport.
There is no doubt TINT Leonard would stand
better chance for confirmation than any
man outside OF Packard. In fact I don't
believe anybody could be confirmed except
| these two Under these circumstances / will
predict, without reference to whomsoevel
Hayes may nominate in the interim, that
either Packard or Leonard will ultimately J
| become Collector.
| The next time the colectorshp Is men
| toned in these dispatches it will be after The
appointment has actually been sent to tht
Senate, for really Hayes promises are moi
worth telegraphic tolls. BUELL..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-24
Lhberian gratiOn.

CHARLESTON, s. c., April 23.-Efforts are
being made to provide occupation and homes
grants, who could not get off on the ship
Azor From the large number Of letters
which are pouring in daily upon the Liberian
association, from all parts OF the Southern
States, it Is learned that the number OF emf.
grants will be largely increased at the time Of
the Azor's return.