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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-18
T 0 PHI YSiCIAN S .

TO p HY SiCIANS.
fHYMOI-
the new antiseptic-
Tor use i'll prescriptions, and for sale by
d. BLAIR, Druggist,
Gp l6 corner Of Broad and Ninth streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-18
INVITATION TO SEE TUE s1GHTs-REcEss.

INVITATION TO SEE TIE ESIGHTS-RECESS.
The Chair laid before the Convention a
communication from Major 4. W. CARRIER,
extending to the Convention an invitation
to use his carriages for sightseeing during
the sessions OF the Convention.
On motion OF Mr. Brldgers, the thanks OF
the Convention were returned for the invi-
tation, and the secretary directed to pre-
pare list OF such gentlemen OF the Con-
Yention as desire to accept Major CARRIERS
invitation.
On motion Of Dir. Bridgers, the Conven-
ton recessed until 2. NJ.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

The trial of j. ID. Brantley, of North
Hampton for killing Col. John NJ.
Moody,) at Warrenton last week, re-
suited in the acquital of the accused.
The following jury was empanelled :
Thos. K. Price, Richard Kennedy,
Jno. White, p. G. Aston, Sr., G.. c..
Williams, Robt. p. Watson, w. H.
Check, Jno. w. Allen, f. II. Bell,
Benz. NJ. Collins, Louis w. Watson,
and Samuel W. Dowden, Judge Sey-
mour presided. Among the counsel
pro and con, were Judge Fowle. Gen.
Matt Ransom, j. B. Bachelor, John
Gatling, A. J. Burton, f. III. Busbee,
w. w. PEBBLES, and others.
1t was proved that when Moody
who was in his buggy in the road
heard that Brantley drew nigh, he
unbuckled his pistol-pocket, as if to
prepare for row. After some words,
both fired, almost simultaneously.
Moody then fired two other shots, and
and Jumping from the buggy, leaned
upon the wheel and fired third.
Brantley fired four times. And which
shot was fatal does not appear.
Threats had been made on both sides
Another deplorable instance of un-
brideled passion.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07
All Sorts or Items.

Hollywood and dogwood logs are
being shipped in large quantities from
CASTOR \. c., to the North Colds
boro is growing as steadily as any
town in the State !. The Picket lands
5000, were. sold at Kenansville on
Monday. Rev. d. K. Bennett will
take charge of the Baptist church at
Beaufort Prof. j. H. Foy, of Wilson
Female Seminary, goes to ST. Louis to
take charge of the Central Christian
Church. Revival in Baptist church
the Pastor, Rev. j. B. Albritton.
Davie county paid in State taxes,
S3,616. 6S. Change of schedule on
Atlantic and n. G. road leave Colds
boro for Newberne at P. NJ. return
ing pass Newberne at 4:30 A. NJ; reach
Goldsboro at A. NJ. connecting with
trains for Raleigh, Weldon and Will
mington Married in Pittsboro, Feb.
9th, Mr.. Lucius Green, of Durham
and Miss. Leila Newley, by Rev. R. B.
Sutton, D. d. There were eleven
couples of attendants, and lots
o.marriage (able) bellies. ......... Sixty
five citizens of Wilson county
petitioned to Congress to establish
a term of the u. S. d. Dist.
court at Tarboro-There is a de-
mand for the extension of the Milton
\. CT. r. r., to Roxboro. !. .Thos. Bal
lard, of Sampson, was stricken with
paralysis while en- route for Whining
ton, and died in that city. Capt.
Byrne's store at Whiteville was robbed
one night last week . A negro
named Jerry Cox. has confessed that
Noah Cherry the Wayne county assas-
sin, told him on the night of the muir
der that he had killed the Worley's,
being assisted by Bob. Thomson and
Harris Atkinson. Both of whom
have been jailed . Major Jos. G..
Morrison created quite furoe at Lin
colnton tournament, by riding upon
the field .'old Bob," the horse from
which Stonewall Jackson fell amid
the gloom of Chantilly woods.
Henderson is growing business inn
proving tobacco trade good.
Granville pays $7.99O.SO for the sup
port of public schools.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07
StdteSVille.

A railroad from Danyille to States
vile, via Winston, would save 10 the
merchants Of our towns alone, not
less than S25, 900 year in the matter
of freights, affirms the Winston Sen
ttnet. In urging the construction Of
this road the Sentinel continues. The
distance is only about one hundred
and fifteen or twenty miles and
through a country where il would
cost comparatively little to build, at
least, narrow gauge road. Situated
as we are, We are at the mercy OF one
road. and are compelled TO submit 10
any freight tariff that this road sees
proper to make. But If road was
opened as above indicated, We would
have from the North the benefit Of a
competition between the Baltimore
& Ohio, and the Richmond 6 Danyille
roads, and going South, would have
the benefit OF the Airline road and
the Columbia & Augusta road as well
a5 the W estern Carolina road that
leads out through Tennessee.
The people all along this route are
anxious To have this road built, and
would subscribe literally towards IL.
and canvass along the route would
secure subscriptions enough 10 grade
the road, and with the aid Of convict
labor the road can be put through
without much trouble. The fact -,
there il not country through which
the road runs but would be willing to
do all the grading through the coun
try.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

PERSONAL.-EX-Sen Ben Wade,
died at his residence in Indiana, last
week, after lingering illness.
Another case of s'breaking down."
wearing OUT dreadful ending of a
famous life," like that of Oliver P.
Morton, Senator Nye, Horace Greely,
Gerrit Smith, ct al Mrs. John d.
Williams daughter of Duncan Muir
chisom Of Fayetteville, a lovely and
noble woman, died on Monday night,
last Flora, a two year old daughter
of Jos. Phillips, of Cumberland, was
unfortunately burned to death on the
10Th, inst-Gov. Vance has received
an urgent request to deliver the COM
mencement address at Allentown
PENN College.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07
Local OllapOdrida.

rev Dr. " m. L. Hall, OF Lynch
burg, has received a call to the 1st Pres
byterian Church of Raleigh. He is
CASTOR county, clever gentleman
Mrs. Rebecca Bledsoc Buxton, wife of
Judge Buxton, will give readings, on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
nights Of this week at Metropolitan
Hall, under the auspices of the Masonic
fraternity for the benefit of Oxford
Asylum Mr. Hardy Britt died on
Wednesday, and Mrs. Britt on Sunday.
He aged 70, she 10 Both natives of
Wake, and highly respected for old
time virtues. At The Good Shepherd
church this evening, Rev. Mr.. Rich will
lecture to the Deaf and Dumb pupils of
the d. d. & Blind Asylum, his remarks
being translated by Prof. Job Turner,
deafmute travelling as lay missionary
to deaf mutes Richard II Battle, and
lady, have been spending fortnight in
Florida. Col. Polk has been at home
in Anson for several days. He designs
bringing his family to Raleigh, if all
arrangements suit DIR. Jas. w. Nc
Gee, of Magnolia. has settled in Raj
eigh......The perfume Of the violet, hy
acinth, crocus, and the spring ''posies'
has filled the air for a fortnight past,
and we have yet to see the first half
inch Of snow since last winter. Judge
ID. q. Fowle presented the 1st Presby-
terian church with a handsome set of
silver contribution plates. We must
say that for our use the old fashioned
style OF passing the hat is much the
best; a pewter nickel dropped among
the crevices of an ancient castor sounds
as big as cart-wheel, but nothing less
than ten cents or a quarter will pass
muster on a silver platter..... Iaj.
John Devereux has been appointed su-
pervIsor of agencies for the 4. {. Home
Fire Insurance Co.. DR.. Hogg present
ed the teachers of the ID. d. & B. Asy
lum, neat present, souvenirs Of his
European tour. The city election in
Raleigh will be held Monday, May 6.
Registration books will be open on the
9th inst. Hon. p. c. Cameron Maj.
c. Dowd, Col. j. S. Amis, Judge Sey-
mour, Capt. j. D. Brooks, Col. j. G.
Burr, and other well known gentlemen
were in town yesterday w. 4. Row
land was badly wounded on the head
by blow from negro drayman named
Cooper, because r. ran his wagon
against Cooper's dray. Dr.. Jas. Nc
kee dressed the fracture. Judge W.
r. Cox has presented TO the \. G. His
torical Society the ink-stand used by
Senator Nat Macon by whom it was be-
queathed to Hon. Weldon y. Edwards
Some fifteen or twenty young men
of Raleigh have organized the coax
City Debating Club, and seem to be in
earnest in their move for self improve
ment...... The Bal Nasque at the Var
borough on Friday night, was a pleas
ant affair; about twenty ladies and gen
tleman appearing en nassque, and many
others in evening dress.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

SASSAFRAs Ou-.-The sassafras oil
trade has been ruined IN this section
By the people who make and sell 1t to
our merchants. II is being adulterated
with kerosene oil. which mixes with
the sassafras, and the odor OF the lat
ter destroys the former 30 that Il can
not be discovered One Of our mer-
chants has between five and Six hun
dred pounds Of this adulterated oil in
New York. for which he can find no
sale. II is 70 be regretted that our
merchants are forced To have no conf
dsnce in those from whom they have
10 buy. This discovery has ruined the
oil business. The pennyroyal trade
was ruined il the same way las sum
mer Salisbury HatcimdE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

A few nights ago some disloyal citi-
zen OF Statesville robbed the revenue
department Of whiskev IN manner
altogether peculiar. The whiskey
seized from blockaders is kept stored
in a frame building in the Gown, and
the aforementioned disloyal citizen.
not having the fear of the United
States Government before his eyes.
crept under the building, and inserting
an augur into the floor Of the same
with precision which was altogether
remarkable. bored through the floor
into whiskey barrel, and extracted
therefrom the entire contents. The
perpetrator OF this insult 10 the govern
ment wasn't discovered, but some of
the liquor was said to have been float
ing around the town the following
day. Statesville is dry town.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

The Supreme Court has decided
that Mrs Roxanna Simonton OF States
vile i entitled 10 dover in the estate
of her late husband This case IS ir-
terestir : 10 lie public. inasmuch as IL
il the Grst case in which widow.
after having qualified as executri1 OF
a viii and having administered upon
the estate. has been allowed 10 dissent
from the viii and take DOVER This
will diminish tile assets of 'thc bank
very sericusiv-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07
1salri9b ano Roundabout.
Surry county taxes; So, 1856.

-Surry county taxes; $3,645.65.
A New York tobacconist has two
pipes worth $1,000 each.
Judge Asa Biggs died suddenly in
Norfolk at IL NJ. yesterday.
Capt. O. L. Chestnut publishes the
premium list of Sampson Fair in anoth-
er page.
Thanks to Judge Merrimon for
con- OF his able speech on silver
money.
1t seems to be quite probable the
charlotte mint will be put in operation
ID next month.
Five darkeys arrived from Pitt
4 county to swell the railroad corps"
u ON Thursday last.
Gov. Vance will deliver the annual
Grafton before the Societies of Ruther
ford college in May.
Col. Waddell had Il fine audience
10 hear his address on the Life and
character of Robert Emmett, at Ford's
Opera House, Monday night.
Letters from Northern men show
a general inclination to migrate South
ward. Bro. Yates, of the Democrat,
writes us that he is receiving many
letters of inquiry.
The young men of Durham gave
a complimentary hop to Lucius
Green and his fair bride on Tuesday
night.-Col. VIM. T. Blackwell and
lady have reached home after their
lengthy tour.
Capt. |. B. Granger has brought
the Carolina Central r. r. into such
condition of prosperity that he can
advertise for creditors to present their
claims for payment.
We invite attention to Capt. j. ID.
Brooks advertisement presenting the
claims of the Penn Mutual of Phila-
depha He makes a fine showing
for the company, and we must say
the company were lucky to get SO good
an agent.
1t is stated that the fellow Drirer,
whose brutality to his wife, as set
forth in Judge Kerr's card, is a negro,
and his wife a strumpet of the lowest
character These facts should have
been made public before the State was
disgraced by the publication of such
baseness.
The diplomas issued by the State
Agricultural Society to successful COM
petitors at the last Fair are now en-
route to their several destinations; hav-
ing been forwarded as rapidly as pos
slble after coming from the litho-
graphers hands. Capt benson got up
the style of the Diploma very neatly.
There will be, at least, one glad
man, in Raleigh, when the new Post
Office is finished, and lock-boxes ar
ranged, so that, when in tremen-
douS hurry, he need not have to stand
at the window, waiting until eleventy-
eleven little niggers slowly drawl out
the regular daily enquigy-'1s Anna
osl,Jemima, Josephine, ST. Euphrosne,
Henrietta Snodgrasses letter come-d?"
1t Is to be regretted that the subject
o1 Chief Justice Pearson's action, or
noh-aetion, in the habeas corpus cases,
mas been re-introduced into the arena
VI discussion. The grave has placed
It's seal upon the matter until the his
.oran shall come to weigh it in his
balances. Nothing can be gained by
friend or foe, in agitating the subject
now.
"A very pleasant Dime Concert"
was gwen at the residence of the Rev.
Dr. Pritchard on Tuesday evening, by
some of the finest vocal instrumental
talent IN the city. This class of enter
talnrnents has afforded Raleigh great
ueal OF rational enjoyment during the
"lhter, at small cost, and without the
shows.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

ELECTIONS.-State elections will be
neld on the first Thursday of August
and of November, prox. The lat
ter il the Congressional election. At
the former, we elect members of the
Legislature, county officers, &C.: also
three Supreme, and three Superior
Court Judges, and nine Solicitors.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

TIE INSANE ASYLUM.-At the meet
ing of the Board yesterday after long
discussion. it was decided 10 make no
election, DR.. Grissom agreeing TO take
the short, or four years term. Thi.
was done to save the protracted and
costly litigation that was threatened
as the result of new election.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

LINCOLNTON NEWS Three or four
numbers of this new and newsy, jour
nal have come to hand. and we ara
pleased to see give 81, ms of success.
Geo. A. Warlick, Esq,is proprietor and
VIM. VI. Warlick, editor. Terms 81
per annum. Our best wishes attend
you gentlemen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07
NO. 30
Jtite

We publish III another pagc, . stale
ment concerning jute. is cost. de-
mand. etc, bv Sir. Wilson Watson.
who Is himself highly endorsed. Mr.
Watson has furnished u the following
exhibit.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

The people of Charlotte propose to
vote on the question of prohibition or
license on the first Monday in May
next.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07

Corn. cotton. rice and wheat lands
are good for jute, yielding per acre
1900 pounds stalks or loo pounds
fibre. which "a, 5c. worth C.. and .c.l
would give times above average of
so.oS or fitty dollars per acre, adding
1O0, O0O, 900 TO North Carolina income.
Cotton field. belted with jute are
wholly save from catterpillars.
Lefranc's Decorticator will make
North Carolina's jute compete with
lndias worth 100 900, 900 raun) in
the world 5 markets
Should North Cardinals Legislature
Glke India pay bounties for raising
Jute, these would invaluably reclaim
It's waste lands. lin 1870, IA millions
acres returning in taxes with hun
dred fold interest
WILSON WATSON.
| heartily endorse above.
Signed PETER COOPER.
40 Bcekman st. New York. February
23rd. 1873.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-07
Index to New Advertisements

For SALE.-R. j. Hancock, Overton,
Albemarle Co., Va.
Penn MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Com
PANY.-J. ID. Brooks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-29
MUCH TO ANSWER FOR.

Joseph Gutenberg, ALIAS Osborn, alias Newman, was
arrested by Captain John R,iey, OF tho Thir,esnth
precinct brooklyn, ON Saturday night, TO answer Tor
a crime committed two years and throe months ago.
On tho evening Of January 20, 1870 three called
~ tho ivont basement door OF tho residence OF Mrs
Nathan AdoIphus, No. III AdoIphi street, and rang
the belL The summons answered by Mary sim.
mons the coIored servant, who was AoEe In tho
house al tho time. One of tho trio pointed n pistol
n her head aud told her that no would blow her
braius out II she attempted 10 make any nose
Thcv then showed her 'Del0re them into tho dining
roam, whore thoy tied her hands and ieet.
The thieves went up stairs to tho sccoud story, where
they broke opcn q trunk from when they stole
jcweiry and clothing TO the value OF $500 hey lott
tho house, leaving The girl letters sne gave
curato description OF the ruiaus 10 the police Al tho
time, but they managed to eiudc the efforts made
arrcstthem. Gutenberg, VINO hvcs nj No Gl5 FIRST
avenue. New YORK; resisted the officer when arrested
knocked down ana. IN falling. spraDed his ank lc
Christopher spencer. who with Gutenberg In tho
Adclpni street robbery, ~ now serving time OF Ave
years imprisonment IN tho Aibaoy Penitc nt,ary Tor
breaking jail a. White Plains and assaul,ing his
keeper The Other accomplish 10 unknown Tho prs
oner viii DO examined before Judge ReiIy to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-29
FIGHTING NEIGHBURS.

SERIOUS RESULTS OF QUARREL IN NEWARK.
Curran Kinney, aged nfty-nve years and residing ut
No. Ball's court, Newark, dangerously shot IN
tho neck last evening by John Hoaghrcy, naiehboE
II appears that Hoaghrey's daughter Margaret, Q
young woman just out Of nor teens being under The
influence OF liquor, began abusing tho Kinney
family In front Of their house. II Is said
that she used some very profanc language which
excited Mrs. Kinney so that sho from the ssoop
and got int0 wrange with Margaret, the upshot Of
which WAS that tho latter slapped her In the face
This brought Mr.. Kinney and his son 10 tho scenc
aud next Margarot's father, Jonn Houghrcy. Just
before ms Margaret drew revolver tried In vain
10 1ro II OF " Ars Kinney. A son OF the altor
wrosted the weapon from the girl Hor iather appear
ing, young Kinney struck Mr.. Houghroy with the butt
rud OF the revolver tu1cliny severe scalp wound.
The fight tnon became general aud finally II oagnrey
drew Derringer revolver from bis vest pocket and
shot tho elder Kinney. rho bail tho base OF
tho neck and tosk downward course. II could not
be loud Hoaghrey next tried TO shoot
tho younger Kinney but, fortunately, . citi-
zen named james Ryan disarmed him. Two
other citizons, Patrick Cardigan and Charles Stilos
next appeared and marched Houghyey of 10 tho sta
ton house. where he still remains, 10 await the re.
suit of Kinney's wound. Margaret also locked
up. Houghrey's wound Is dangerous. but there are
strong hopes Of HIS recovery. Houyhrey bears gen.
orally excellent character. He claims simply 10
have interfered TO save his daughter from being
han
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-29
DROWNED.

The body OF was found In the river at the foot
Of Pacific street, brooklyn, yesterday. and subse.
Quoptly Identified by Excise Inspector Keenan,. as
that OF sailor named AcAiiis,er, late OF The ship
Baimarag Tho ia,tor sailed from this last week
for Scotland. AcAiiister had been missing Tor The
last two and was supposed 70 have dessred tho
snip.
Pator Bailey. Of pilot boat widgsou, No. 10, reports
April 81, four NJ, ton miles cast Of the Woodlan
passed The doad body Of woman dressed In tight
ntting oiothes and we'll developcd.n
The body Of a man, supposed 20 30 that OF August
Bsumgsrlper. OF Union Hill. Hobokan, was Hound
yesterday ny Officers Mccarthy aud Biol in tho river,
foot OF Norton street.
Andrew Anderson lott Quarantine. Clifton. s l.,
yesterday sttsrnoon 10 20 down the Bay TO quaran-
the ship Illinois, Of whicn no shipkesper. Tho
boat he used was picked up yesterday mornin g bo-
low tho tail oil the West Bank bottom up by the
stea mtug O. r. Ray aud brought 10 the Quaran.
tine station. His cap and sail we're found In her.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-29
THE LAW ELUDED.
ONE or THE BRAssxLL BROTHERS SAID TO
HAVE BEEN REsUscIrArED ArrEB HANGING
ON THE oALLows--A DOUBTFUL STORY.

ONE OF THE BRAssELL BROTHERS SAID TO
HAVE BEEN REsUscIrATED AvrEB HANGING
ON THE oALLows--A DOUBTFUL STORY.
From the Chicago Tribune. April 25l
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April ~, 1878.
Startling story comes to Nashville from Putnam
county sequel to the late hanging OF the Brasss
brothers, near Cookevlile on March 81 large num-
Der OF the people Putnam and smith counties are OF
the Arm belief that Teek Brasseil. the younger and
more hardened criminal OF the Two, has sluded the
cold clutches Of tho grave the law mad sought 10 Inn
pose upon him by rsspscitxtion At hands Of his
family after execution. IL viii bs remembered that
the time tho prisoners carried 70 cookovnie
IL was predicted, and pertnaciousy believed, that
tney would never DO permitted 70 suffer the horrors
OF The galiows, but that ~ The last m0munt armed
men would spring up from every bush and beaind
every tree, ss'xo Tho criminals and hy with Thorn 20
the mountiius, where they woaId snap Their apgars
can"
the execution sxnbsed the intense interest the
had excited.
The iathcr OF the boys was and expressed
tho opinion that bis BOYS were entirely innocent, ANA
" WAS 'put up job on them that resulted Ia con-
victon ana execution. He did not attend Tho last sad
scene that, u was supposed ended all Tor his sous,
but lett the duty Of bringing the bodes Of the dead
inch 20 his house 10 son and daughter, who wore
They could not realize the fact that brief struggle
10 ths air could end all Tor the boys bat entertained
thought that all was over. Win this Wow. as soon
as lpe bodies were given into the ciAarge OF the
brother and sister, the fa.ai noosos were exam
ined, aud the QUE on resk's neck removed
some strange oversight causing them 70 over
look ana iall 70 uniasten tLst around the neck
oil Joseph. In half hour they arrived Ut their
ather's mousse and then for tho discovered
tho atai mistake. For Joseph all was indeed over,
aud Tue Efforts made rcsuscisgte him resulted q
failure. VITA leck, 80 the report goes, they
more successful. Thoy rolled his bouy Ihs floor,
blew breath INTO his mouth, sprinkied hartshorn ana
cnnphor into his nostrils, and last rewarded
with sgns oil liie For hours the while. dead
remained IN state bordering lie aud ueath--it
beng aifcult 10 toll which way the scale would
Lilo anuiy rumpncd. 30 tho country iolks say, and
who has PAID tho extreme penalty OF law and YET ves
monument 10 It's sometime lack OF eflicspcv. they
say thut no one has ever reek but tho favored
lew VINO swore eternal secrecy, but who, II seems,
have "loaKoa" III some manner TccK inhabils tho
''desert wid," 50 10 speak, living in the mountain
astnesscs and gong popuious districts
where no would likely be known.