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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
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Henderson couEty hy being ;h-..
from a vehicle and dragged
distance.
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ploycd to 20 TO Bcnnctt>F-us
furnish music next F~.3st
Governor Hampton. Gen. .-.
and others.
Speaking Of the target match
troops Of the Guard m III. -.
Charlotte Observer most >enSlf~
One OF our military men thfrt.
the managers Of the State F,
10 have given the larges, prem
the best drilled company IN ~.
not 10 the company which has ,f.
best marksmen. Fine mArks~-
said he, Is avery desirable r-,-..-
soldier, but il should be his +. -r
bition II be well drilled r..
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then visitors 10 the Far no %.
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
Pride Of Pursuit.


No excellence in life is ottalned
without proper interest taken In
the occupation pursued and no
pursuit is followed withthe interest
which leads to excellence unless 1t
be invested with that Importance
which may dignity every employ
ment hat engages beings endowed
with the powers of intellect. All
human aims are guided and gov
esd more or less by the powers
of the mind, impelled though they
may be by the mere animal wants
or by the grovelling or stimulating
appetite of profit; yet capable of
rising above the appearance of the
qualification Of appetite, and even
in the pursuit of gain, susceptible
of the adornments which refined
sense can throw around the most
sordid motives. There is no hon
est purpose in life which cannot be
made the subject of a just pride
and nc occupation upon which the
inspirations of a laudable ambi-
ton NAV not be invoked to lead
to a higher and still expanding per-
lection.
We have often thought with a
feeling of wondering surprise how
content agricultural life is with
the simple glory of personal indie
pendence without apparent cou-
seriousness of the powers that life
might exert if developed in all
their omnipotent plenitude. For,
let the farmer reflect upon the in
herent majesty of his position.
Humanity speaking, he is lord of
all. In his hands are the KEYS of
social existence. In his grasp are
all the springs of commerce. At
his will the city thrives or perishes.
At his feet impotently crouch all
the rest of mankind, suppliant for
their daily bread, and feasting or
starving as his interest or his ca
price may decree. The farmer is
the lord, not the subject the mas
ter, not the slave.
Yet will the farmer, in deroga-
ton of his position, forget lis pow
ers and consent to the subject state,
the sport of every caprice of Gus
tom, the victim of every combina-
ton of avarice. He who should
rule is made to bear the burden of
all other avocations. He who
should dictate the course of trade
is made to receive upon the head
he has made bare to the burden all
the accumulated loads which the
ingenuity of other classes have
Taught them to shift upon others.
Tho farmer may be fattered with
the empty tribute that he is the
: foundation stone of all social pros.
perity. Really, by his W indif
ference, he is made the foundation
stone upon which an imposed al
the burdens of social existence.
And this will be so, so long a.
the farmer undertakes the dignit,
of his calling so long as he cling
to the traditional idea that his i
the province of muscle alone. |
may crafty his pride to know tina
the first dawn of human ciyiliza
ton was heralded by the light O
agriculture. Mechanical skill, tn,
inseparable companion of agricul
ture, looms out of the same din
antiquity. But between the rud
fashionings of Tubal Cain and tn
perfect work of Boulton and Watt
what an Unreasonable gulf has eA
banded While, between the frs
tiller of the soil, is there such a dc
parture as to make the first shrin'
from Il comparison =? Why shoul,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
IMPORTANT. ANNOUNCEMENT
BY THE GRAND MASTER
OF NORTH CAROLINA
ar A NOE

MASTERS OFFICE,
N. G.. STATE GRANGE,
CHARLOTTE, Aug. Sd, 1857
To the Patrons Of Husbond'y Of n. G
Bros J. r. Winston w. Il. Cobb
and j. A. Harris were appointed a
Committee on the Organ under the
above resolution. Sad committee
have reported hat they have
made satisfactory arrangements
with the FARMER AND MECHANIC,
an Agricultural Journal, published
in the city of Raleigh, and do re-
commend the FARMER AND Me
CHANCES the organ Of our order.
Patrons,-It is with pleasure |
announce to you hat the FARMER
AND MECHANIC is the organ Of GU
order. In it will be published all
reports and communications fron
the Masters office and the office of
the Executive Committee, that
can be made public. Each patron
should not only subscribe for it,
but should send to the manager all
"items" that will be of general in
terest to our order. Masters and
Se~cretary's Of subordinate oranges
will have this announcement read
before their respective oranges.
Trusting that each of you will aid
in extending the circulation Of our
organ and in building it up.
| am, ~fraternallv,
S. B. ALEXANDER.
Master \. {. State Grange.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-09-26
ROBERT ORR.

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Postot'ice Box t3.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02
Weaverville, March Q, 1878.

RAISED FROM THE DEAD.-The story
Of the restoration of dead woman to life
marvellous, il true, but probably not true,
comes from Maunch Chunk, Pennsylvan-
Ia. Miss Amelia Gretch, SO years old, a
devout Catholic, apparently dying from
consumption, has boen for years protect
ed by a guardian angel whom she has
often seen. The angel is alleged to have
told her that a great miracle was to be
performed on her. She was to die, or, at
least, the soul was to leave the body on
the ID Of February, and, after being in
state Of ecstacy, she would be restored to
life ard consciousness, get out of bed and
60 to mass well woman. Miss Greth
MADE her home at the pastoral residence
OF Father Henian, was afflicted with hem
orrhages, partook of but little food, milk
and water, and dried apples having been
her only diet for nine weeks. She has
been visited the past week by thousands,
and on Saturday the streets were block
AIDED with crowds assembled to witness
the result of the alleged supernatural in
tervention. In the sick room the woman
was apparently gradually failing, and
rather Henian was present performing
the offices of the Church for the dying
Miss Greth, it is said, grew weaker and
weaker, and at half past lay az if dead.
> pt ,gt
He announced that the soul had quit the
body, and said he had no power in the
performance of !his work except that re-
ceived on high, through the name and by
the power of jesus Christ. The crowd
were then allowed to see the body, and
over 1000 people passed around the bed.
AT S:25 Henian called "Amelia," and at
the third call she responded "father," re-
psated few words of prayer, and soon
afterward, amid scene of excitement,
got up and went to church, where Her ian
preached two sermons, in German and
English, and tho services lasted two
hours. Tho woman then returned to her
room. She says she is entirely cured
that the hemorihages ceased Thursday.
Her lungs were completely gone; she
says the physicians could not have cured
her, nor anybody except God, through
Christ. Miss Greth declines to tell what
happened to herself while her soul was
put out Of her body, and doubtless will
not do so unless ordered so to do by her
spiritual adviser. Father Henan, VINO is
credited with being the divine instru-
ment in the work, is priest in good
standing, greatly beloved for his faith and
work. The affair creates the intensest
excitement, and will be thoroughly in
vestigated by the ecclesiastical authori.
ties.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

\ HORRIBLE SUsPICIoN.-An Irish
matron enters lawyers office: as this
the place sur, where people git tdivorces2'
"Yes, occasionally we engagein that
kind Of business. What can we do for you
madam"
"Faith, sur, I'd loilSe to git a divorce
from me husband Pathrick."
"What is the matter with Pathrick,
madam"
"Shure and PathriclS gifts drunk, sur. !"
That's bad. But hardly think that
alone will be a sufficient cause. Have
you no other complaintY
"Indade l have, sur, Pathrick bates
me-"
"Yes, yes, see. That adds cruelty to
drunkenness. But, madam you don't
seem to suffer much in your appearance
from Pathrick's cruelty. | think you
must find stronger reason before the
court u i'll grant you divorce"
"Well, sur, besides all that, / fear sur,
that Pathrlck isn't thrue to me-"
"Ah! now, madam, you begin to talk
business, What reason have you for
thinking that Pathrick is unfaithful to
you?"
"Well, sur, may sayithat it's meself
that has a strong suspicion that Pathrick
is not the father Of me last chold."--
Hartford Times.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

A WOMAN ia u handy thing to have
about tho houio, the Newport Locot
thinks. She doesn't t cost any more to keep
than you'll give her, and she'll take n
great interest in you. If you 20 out at
night, she beawako when you get home
and then she'll tell you all about your
self, and more too. or course she'll
know where you've been, and what kept
you out SO late, and will tell you; yet,
right after she gets through telling you
that, che asks you where you have been
and what kept you out SO late. And
after you tell her, and she won't believe
you, you mustn't mind that, and II, after
after going to bed, she says she hasn't
closed her eyes tho whole night, and then
keeps up the matinee two hours longer,
and won't go to sleep when she has
chance, you mustn't mind that either; its
her nature.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF OUR
PREsIDENTs.- s.-General Grants long OBJ
sence in Europe has called attention to his
pecuniary resources and to the wealth OF
the Presidents who have preceded him. -
General Grant suffered good many loss
es within the latter part Of his admins
tratlOn, but has income enough probably
to live moderately without annoyance.-
His children who are married are able TO
take care of themselves, and the younger
boys arc certainly bright enough to do it.
Bu; this was not true ofall the Presidents.
jefferson died rather poor. Congress
purchased his library at very extrava-
CANT price, and without that it is said he
would have found it very difficult, in the
last years of his life, to have subsisted -
Madison saved considerable money out Of
his salary, and died quite rich. Congress
gave bis widow $50, GOO for his manu-
scripts. James Monroe probably died
poorer than any other President. He
had absolutely nothing, and was buried
through the charity of his friends. John
Quincy Adams was slways thrifty and
prudent, and left quite fortune. His
heirs own considerable property in Wash
ington to-day. Martin Van Buren died
rich. He always kept his eyes open for
the main chance, and pinchsd pennies
very closely. Ho spent scarcely any
thing for politics Daniel Webster al
though never President. spent a sum Of
money which would have been equal to a
large fortune, the result of his profession
al abors and OF his political work. He
leh little estate to his children amount
ing to perhap, 800 GOO, while he owed his
friends more than quarter ofA million.
Henry Clay, who was never rich enough
to entertain very much in Washington,
managed his affairs very prudently, and
left an estate estimated at about 100000. !
Polk, always economical in office, saved
$50, 900 out Of his term, and left to his
heirs Sl50,000. John Tyler was most
thrifty person in the Presidential Office
When he entered upon it he was bank
rupt, and be saved money in it, married
rich widow and died rich. Zachary Tay-
lor left perhaps 100000. Millard Fill
more was wealthy and left his heirs
considerable sum. Ex President Pierce
died leaving an estate worth not over $780,
600. Buchanan left but moderate for
tune. Hayes is rich, and is saving money
on $50, 600 salary - Washington Letter.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

RUSSIAN EDIToRs.- Russian nowspa-
pers arc conducted On an economical bas-
is, and the publisher tells no lies. The
Moscow I'edtrditH aid Gdsitd recently
incurred the dbploasuro Of the govern
ment, and an officer Of the Press Bureau
was sent 10 the Office 10 arrest the propri-
etors. The only person in the establish
ment was the publisher, and he WAS
sternly summoned 10 fetch tho oditor.--
The publisher went up stairs and returned
speedily with large pair Of scissors say
ing, "Here, sir, is the editor" The officer
was rather Disconnected, but soon recov-
cred himself, and explained more stsrnly
than ever, "No nonsense ! fetch me tho
sub editor" Again tho publisher de-
parted, and again returned, this time with
pot Of paste and brush. "These, sir,"
he said, "are the cub editors"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

A ROMANCE OF DIVORCE.-A bout the
lst OF January there appeared in the Now
York Heratd an advertisement inquiring
for the address of ''the daughter of tho
late Horace Meech," TO whom, IL stated,
the late William G. Glynn OF }oston, had,
by will left fortune Of $50, 900, appiica-
ton to be made to Mr.. Choate, fremont
street, Boston.
Horace Mecch was many years ago a
well known resident OF Albany, William
G.. Glynn was at tho same time perhaps
aquarter Of century ago-a teacher Of
of music in that city. Among his pupils
was Miss Mech, daughter of the sfore-
said. Glynn fell in love with the young
lady, and she, presumably, with him, and
they were married. The parents were
bitterly opposed to the match, and sue
ceeded, in a few months, in pofsuading
their daughter to leave him. A divorce
followed. Glynn removed TO Boston and
was lost to sight. His divorced wife soon
married a young gentleman In Rochester,
who died not long after in the South. Tho
widow married, for third time gen
tloman in Buffalo. He also, died, leav-
ing the widow with ono daughter, now
grown up, married, and herself mother.
The widow, in reduced circumstances,
was living with sister on Staten Island, !,
when some Albany friends, seeing by
chance the advertisement, acquainted her
with its contents. She at once took
measures TO secure the bonanza lef. her by
her first love. 1t seems that Giynn, after
removing to Boston, made fortune in the
music business. Time, however, nor cir
cumstances made him forget "the girl he
left behind him, although she had thrice
married, and had become a grandmother
since his eyes had heheld her. Syracuse
Courier.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

WoMAE's LovE.-A French wsman
will love her husband if he IS either witty
or chivalrous German woman, IL he
is constant and faithful Dutch woman,
if he does not disturb her ease and com
fort too much Spanish woman, if he
wreaks vengeance on those who incur her
displeasure an Italian woman, If he is
dreamy and poetical Danish woman,
if he thinks that her native country is the
brightest and happiest on earth /; n Rus
sian woman If he despises all Westerners
as miserable bsrbarians an American
woman, if he has plenty of money an
English woman, if he is manly, affection
ate aud true.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

INSECTS generally must lead joyful
life. Think what it must be to lodge in a
lily! Imagine palace Of ivory or pearl,
with pillars OF silver and gold, all exhal-
ing ich perfume as never arose from
human censor! Fancy, again, the fun OF
tucking yourself up for the night in the
fields ofa rose, rocked to sleep by the gem
tie sighs of a summer air, and nothing to
do when you awake but to wash yourself
in a dew drop and fall to and eat your
bedclothesl
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

A SINGULAR reunion took place at
Stratford, Ontario, few days ago. Two
men casually meeting, were observed 10
embrace each other with the greatest elIu-
sion, and it soon appeared that they we're
brothers who had not seen each other for
20 years. They were in the British army
in the Crimesn war, and, becoming sepa-
rated, had wandred over good part Of
the world, each thinking the other dead,
until they came together in Canada as day
lsborers.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

BEAUTIES OF LIFE Insurance. Dur
ing twelve years Albert Moyn of Boston.
paid the premiums on S25, 900 Of life insur-
ance. This burden was the cause of his
bankruptcy; but he struggled hard and
made the payments, believing that by SO
doing he was securing his family against
poverty after his doath. Within two
years one after another of the companies
in which lfe was insured, havo gone to
pieces, and when he died, several weeks
ago. all his policies we're worthless. His
wife and children are left pennless.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02
THE NEW CHURCH DOCTRINE.

There's come a sirslar doctrine, Sue,
Into our church to-day
These GURUS words are what the now
Young preacher had to say;
That literal everlastin' fire
Was mostly in our eve;
That sinners dead, if they desire,
Can get another try;
He doubted if a warmer cline
Than this is could be proved
The little snip--I fear some timo
Iloll got his doubts removed.
I've watched my duty, straight an true,
An tried to do it we'll
Part of the time kept heaven in view,
An part stored clear o. hell
An now half of this work is nought,
If must list to him,
An this zero devil have fought
Was only just whim
Vain are the dangers | have bravod,
The sacrifice they cost;
For what fun is it to be saved,
If no one else is lost?
just think !-Suppose, when once | view
The heaven pve toiled to win,
A lot of unsaved sinners, too,
Come walkin' grandly in
An acts to home. Same as If they
Had read their titles clear,
An looks at me, as if to say,
"We're glad to SEQ you here !"
AS if to say, "Whilo you have boon
SO fast to toe the mark,
We waited till it rNincd, and then
Got tickets for the ark p
Yet thcre would be some in tho crowd
I'd rather like to see
My boy, Jack-it must be lowed,
There was no worse than he!
I've always felt somewhat to blame,
In several different ways,
That he lay down on thorns o. shame
To end his boyhood days;
An ia be willing to endure,
lfthat tho Lord thought best,
A minutes quite hot temperature,
To clasp him to my breast.
Old Captain Barnes was evils SON
With hctcrodoXy crammed ;
fused to think he'd be the ono
If auy one was damned
Still when saw lot o. poor.
That he had clothed and fed,
Cry desolately round his door
As soon as he was dead,
There came thought couldn't control
That in some neutral land,
I'd like to meet that scorched-up soul,
AM shake it by the hand.
Poor jennie Willis, with cry
OF hopeless sad distress,
Sank sudden down, one night, to die,
All in her ballroom dress
She had precious little whlo
To pack up an away
She even loft hor sweet good smile
Twas on the face ncxt day;
Her soul went of unolothed by oven
One stitch ofsaving grace;
How could she hope to get to heaven,
And start from such II place?
But once when lay sick and weak,
She camo and begged to stay;
She kissed my faded, wrinkled check
She soothed by pain away;
She brought me sweet boqucts Of flowers
As fresh as her young hoart-
Through many long am tedious hours
She played II Christians part
An when ore long stan aroun'
The singin' saints among,
I'll try to take somo water down,
TO cool poor Jennio's tongue.
But tears can mover quench my creed,
Nor smooth Gods righteous frown
Though all the proachors learn to read
Their Bibles upside down.
| hold mino right side up with caro-
To shieldmy eyes from sin,
An coax the Lord, with daily prayer,
TO call poor wanderers in
But if tho sinnors won't draw nigh,
An take salyation's plan,
I'll have to stand an 500 em, try
10 dodge hell if they cun.
-WH Cdrie'on, IN he Ne0 Fork Times.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02
TRINITY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL. DIRECTORY !;
COURT TERMS

District Court-Second Monday in April
August and December
County COurt-First Monday in anu
ary, March May, July, September and NO
yember.
Probate COurt-(Same as County Court
Board of SupervisOrs-Firs Monday
February, May, August and November
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

UNDER the new army regulations
every Prussian soldier carries in his left
trousers pocket the plaster, lint, and band
age necessary for first dressing Of q
wound, so that in an emergency each can
help himself or a comrade.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

A BAsHFUL young man, while out
driving with the dearest girl in the world
the other day, hai to get out and buckle
the crupper, and hestatingly exclaimed
that the animals hustle had come loose.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02
Weekly Crinity 5uurnaI.

BS- Ths "JOUR.H.gL" has no agents
The P"bifsisr preferrfHS- TO do business
Nth .gdrsrffsers direct. .gdpsriisfns
Rates fWrRfshsd on application.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

"Go out, young man; she's not here!"
said Reno preacher, Sunday, in the midst
OF his sermon, to youth whom he saw
standing hesitatingly in the doorway.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02
DR.. J. F. GRADY.

DENTAL AND MEDICAL GRADUATE,
c;g.s Has returned TO Wcayeryillo and re-
e.Sf,ta suuel tha practice OF DENTISTRY,
Special attention paid to The treatment OF
Sensitive Ieotn.
OEFECE;-ln the Thoater Building NJ
stairs G-tf
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-03-02

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Advantages or Being q Woman.

"Make way for the ladies !" Is the
law OF civilized society from the
equator to either pole. "WIIl any
gentleman Obllge.s S lady 2" asks the
omnibus conductor in his blandest
tones and no sooner said than done.
For whom are the tldbits reserved at
every feast ?" Who Is served first,
and has the best seat at breakfast,
dinner and supper Woman, lovely
woman +! Who pays for them ? Man,
the wretch
Man loves and runs away. Woman
brings action for breach of promise
and gets damages. Woman loves
and she rides away. Man brings his
action and gets hOOted out OF court.
Whatsoever things are beAuteOus,
whatsoever things are rare and cost
ly, are at the disposal of woman to
make her Irresistible. Even the
robin-red-breast lays down his melo-
dious life for her, and Justly so, for q
bird in the hat Is worth two In the
bush. The little 0OwwOWs give up
their brass collars that they may
shine upon her snowy neck. She
goes forth cOnquerlng and to conquer.
Man, poor fellow, with his chimney
pot hat, and his eOsts-made OF the
wool OF the cOngenial shCep-is q
mere collection Of cylinders, and his
garments seem cOntrived To enhance
his native ugliness.
Who tolls and suffers I'll hardships
bears the burden OF the day and the
night? Man, the unlueky rascal
Meanwhile, WOman-bless her sweet
heart !-gives q smile, sn order or
two, and is queen OF herself-that
heritage OfjOy.
These are only 8 few OF the reasons
which show what 3 grand and bless
cd thing It Is to be q woman, and
what cause that being has for gratl-
tude who Is thus subllmely privileged.