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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25


Tarboro ,Southerner: The steamship De-
~fiance, of Clyde's Line, 2O6 feet long.
passed through the canal to Washington,
n. c., last week. She is longer by forty
feet than any other boat that comes through
the canal. She can carry 1000 bales Of
cotton, or 800 tons dead weight. She is
three masted, schooner rugged, and can
stand wind and wave. As j. Weeks was
leaving town on his cart last Wednesday
his mule became frightened, ran off and
threw him out when about three miles from
town. breaking the large bone of his right
leg. Whitaker items: | have just learned
that the steam mill, gin and saw mill of E.
T.. Gardner, situated near Battleboro, VISA
burned one night last week. Loss about
50, 900; no insurance. Supposed to be in
~cendiary. Cotton picking progresses rap
idly, but crop short; some guese as high
as 49, per cent, and some Is; will probably
be 20 per cent. short. Hamilton dots: Our
town is improving; several new dwellings
are being erected. The Methodist church
has just been finished inside and will be in
use soon. This church has greatly improv-
ed since Rev. Mr.. Watkins has been pastor.
They also have a new organ. The lumber
is being sawed for the Episcopal church,
which they expect to complete this winter.
The lumber is also being sawed for the
missionary DdpIlSG CuuICH. 1IOH. u. u.
Martin has returned from California and
Utah. He was well pleased with his
trip. A negro was shot last week while
stealing cotton on the farm of DIR. L. G.
Coke by Mr.. Hewitt, the overseer.
Rocky Mount items: Merchants are busy
receiving new goods. The knights OF
Honor of fitting up Dozier Hall for a place
of meeting. The ladies are busy arranging
their calico for the calico ball which is
to a place in the new Hall over Mat
thews new store some time next week. MI.
Jno. S. Taylor will open 8 stock of goods
some time soon in the store formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. G.. T. Matthews. At the resi-
dence of the brides mother, in Craven
county, 18th Of September. MI. Drury
Dixon and Miss Mary, daughter OF the late
Mr.. Paxton Street.
Trust to luck, fortunatus Dixon,
Your chosen one is not a vixen
You've a charmer, full of graces sweet
Be worthy of Miss Mary Street.
Shor;H Rrinkley. of ChOWan, died sud-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25

Charlotte Democrat: At Concord, Mon
day, 10 shares of n. G.. Railroad stock
were sold at auction at $62. so per share tor
shares; and $500 new 4 per cent. n. c.
State bonds sold at $50 per bond of $1O0-
all bought by interested parties.-Col.
Duncan Il. McRae of Wilmington, has &C
cepted the invitation to deliver an address
at the Fair in Charlotte on the 9th of No
vember next. The reputation Of Col. Nc
Rae as an orator will draw a large crowd to
hear him.-The chief manager Of the I'M
parchment trial of Comptroller General
Goldsmith, in the Georgia Legislature, is
Wm. NJ. Hammond, Esq, a native of An
son county, N. c., and son of Mr.. H. B.
Hammond, of this city. formerly of Wades-
boro.-Judge Buxton opened the Supe-
rior Court of Cabarrus on Monday last. The
Judge said there was no doubt in his mind
about the Constitutionality Of the law
against carrying concealed weapons, and
he charged the Grand Jury to indict every
person who was known to violate that law.
He said he had no doubt there were many
men then in the Court House with pistols
in their pockets, but if they would leave
them at home hereafter, they probably
might escape Indictment. The Chief JUS
tice of the State Supreme Court holds the
law to be Constitutional, and we hope all
the Superior Court Judges agree with Chief
Justice Smith and Judge Buxton, and will
aid in the enforcement of the law against
carrying concealed weapons on the person,
such as pistols, dirks, slung-shot, &c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25

Father White, of the Catholic church Of
Raleigh, is still canvassing the North for
funds to be used in the erection of a new
church and, the Ne,cs reports, IS meeting
with considerable success.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25

Grand Reporter Carlton, Statesville, in
stituted Guilford Lodge, knights Of Honor,
at Greensboro, last Tuesday night, with
% charter members.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-09-25

Sheriff Brinkley, of Chowan, died sud-
denly one day last week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29


The Times Ia possessed Of word, and IT ~
now engaged In writing up to 1t. This word
ie "Gbn-soeiation, which the Times interprets
to mean that neither Its writer's OF publishers
are responsible for what appears In the paper
they jointly contribute TO produce, and 1t very
bitterly complains that the people refuse to
accept this view Of the case. 1T is greatly
aggrleved because 1t Ia not allowed to go on
publishing Its vile ISLANDERS and innuendoes
against respectable people and families with
out being compelled, az II was last Sunday q
week ago, to retract them and make the most
slavish and ahject apologies and disclaimers
that ever diagraced journalism.
This is the 7smes's idea Of ''impersonal jour
nalism," which 1t is endeavoring to impress
upon the public, with the view, we infer, Of
sdisassociating" the paper from the individ-
uals who run and control It.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

We have received copy Of the first annual
report OF the Western Society for the Sup
preston OF Vice. This society was organized
In the different Western cities for the sup
preston Of Illicit crimes, particularly the
dissemination Of indecent and immoral lit
erature and pictures, and the prosecution
and punishment of persons engaged In this
vile traffic. The statistics disclose III an
palling prevalence OF this character OF infamy
and show the extensive and successful
operations of the society In the amount
OF this character Of publications de-
stroyed and the number of arrests and con.
victions obtained through its exertions. Even
here In New Orleans We have not been en-
tirely exempt from this vile intliction. through
the circulation of an infamous Chicago pub
lication and similar one printed in this city
We are hopeful, however, that stop has beer
put to 1t by the prompt exertions Of the eff
cient chief of police.
The president of the Western Society Is Mr.
w. J.. Breed, OF the firm of Crane, Breed 4
Co, a young man of great wealth and energy
who appears to be heartily interested In his
Helf-assImed good work.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
DELINQUENT TAXES AND WAR,
RANTS.

The COMMITTEES on Taxation having decided
In favor Of making the floating debt receiv=
able for delinquent taxes, and 1t being cur
rently reported that the COMMITTEES on Bonded
and Floating Debt favor the conversion 81 the
floating debt into q four per cent currency
bond II would appear that there is some dan
ger Of a conflict between the two committees
Both committees seem To recognize the me-
cessity of adopting some means calculated to
retire these warrants as they will continue to
DO al Incubus upon the credit Of the state &c
long as they are hawked about the streets at
deprecated prices. az
We have heard the suggestion made. and We
commend IL to the Convention, that the valid
warrants could be converted into four per
cent currency bonds, and the bonds be made
receivable for delinquent taxes, thus meeting
tho views Of both committees.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
nn74 ~
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FIFTH WARD

The Convention having thought proper to
declare vacant the seat to which your votes had
elected me- and new election having been or
dered for THURSDAY. May ~. 1879. / again ap-
pear before you to ask your suffraRes.
Shall repeat that Taxation should be re-
dueed: that the assessment should be uniform
that the present system Of license Ii 2 burden
to commerce. shall / enumerate the troubles
and suffsrings Of our dear State. or shall I'M
dertake n dissertation on the means Of relief
! think It Unnecessary. Ge1
1t sufflces for me TO say simply and Loyalty:
Louisiana suffers shall seek the causes Of
her sufferIngs. and NIL the measures that will
tend to her relief will find In me an ardent end
devoted supporter. Ny record In the oonven-
tlon during the few days that had the honor
to represent you therein is guarantee for my
future acts.
Az your representative, / shall always be
ready and happy to accept any and ali the sug-
gestlons and advice that you may do mo the
honor Of extending to me. 1t Ia now lett your
vote to decide whether your chosen nominee
will or will not represent you In the Constitu-
tional Convention.
Respectfully. J. N. ADGUSTlN.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

To-day the voters of the fifth ward are
called upon TO select representative in the
Constitutional Convention. now sitting at the
State House. The two candidates before the
public are MIR. II. J. Rivet ON the one side.
representing the extreme Reputation elc-
ment. and on the other. Capt. j. Numa
Angustin, who had been returned elected as
the regular nominee of the Democratic Con-
seryative party. II will be remembered that
the Convention. after much discussion On
three different reports made by the Commit
zee on Elections, decided upon calling new
election. thereby adopting the views Of a mi
nority report presented by Hon. Leon Jas
uemssi, OF Baton Rouge
without assuming to discuss the personal
nsrit % the two candidates, We hope that tie
voters OF the fifth ward will stand Nv NJ
Augustin. who has been already ratnrnas
elected BY them, and who h. nra ~, IS :, :,
zeaious worker iii the hau u o. -
convention He stands before tho, " the
saae-oonservative party as its sAe Dem
lonlnee and ought to BE- regular
sAinst MS opponent II it were opu tlp .
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
SLAVERY IN CUBA.

The telegraph informed us yesterday that
the Spanish Cabinet In Its latest discussion Of
the Cuban question, leaves the subject Of
Cuban reform to the Cortes, but insists upon
| the abolition of slavery in the Island.
For the past two years this matter has been
| earnestly advocated by powerful leaders In
| Spanish politics, and tho government has fire.
| auently taken 1t under advisement. while 1t
| has even gone 90 far as to declare certain
| conditions under which slavery shall eventu-
| ally cease to exist.
| The policy 50 far proposed has involved va
rious plans for the accomplishment Of this
purpose. Among them were gradual eman-
| cipation granting universal freedom at a GER
tain date and reimbursing the sIave-owners
| for their loss Of property. and emancipation
| without any such compensation to the plant
| ers.
| There was a rapid decrease In the number
of slaves on the island in the seven years
from 1870 to 1876. the last year for which we
have at hand an official census. Ia the year
1870 there were 500, 900 slaves in Cuba Through
all intervening years up to 1876 this number
decreased TO $4,000. There has also been 8
marked diminution In the number of Asiati,
coolies. who We're virtually slaves, employed
on the Cuban sugar plantations.
/ During the two past winters or harvesting
seasons, the slaves on many of the sugar
plantations have been paid 81 per month for
their work, and have thus gained an i'm
portant step Ga the way to freedom.
According to official figures, the number Of
| free blacks in Cuba was $4,000 in 1913 and
| 10000 in 1876.
With the decrease in the slave population
! there has not been a falling off in the Cuban
sugar production. The free labor has evil
IDENTIFY been made available, and employed at
low wages on account of the competition with
slave labor With the complete and early
emancipation Of all the slaves in the Island
OF Cuba, 1t is reasonable to expect that all
classes OF agricultural labor would command
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
The Constitutional Convention took up an

The Constitutional Convention took up and
finally adopted the militia ordinance yester-
day. Afterwards the ordinance reported by
the Committee on Limitations was taken up
On its third reading, and some discussion
arose One Of the articles was reconsidered
and amended and again passed to Its third
reading, and the Convention adjourned pend
lng motion to reconsider the vote by which
the article prohibiting the Legislature from
granting any appropriations to private char
liable institutions was adopted. debate
sprang UP on this motion, which will probably
be resumed to-day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

much higher waRps than those obtained by
the free negroes and Chinese coolies at pres
emit and as natural consequence that the
nost ~ sugar production In the island would
be greatly increased.
This probable result appears to be cause
Of tho reluctance manifested by the Spanish
government III taking some decisive action
with reference to the matter of general ernall-
otnation. While the government has sought
bv constantly agitatlng the subject to make
II appear Of emancipation that II Is moved
by motives of humanity, and desires to keep
even with the pace Or modern civilization In
other nations, II has really been Influenced
and deferred from acting, by a knowledge Of
the fact that SO great disturbance In the in
duatrlal system of tile island ~ that whct,
would follow the granting of complete free
dom to the slaves, wo'ssa greatly feduce the
revenues that Spain receives from her richest
COLONIAL possession.
IT the Cabinet be In earnest. and II IL sue
eeeds in debating and compelling the passage
Of laws which will effect the abolition q
slavery at All early date, they will deserve
the thanks OF the people Of Louisiana; Tor
Louisiana, In producing her sugar crop ~
almost the highest paid agricultural labor of
the world. has been for tho past sixteen years
practically forced Into competition with the
slave labor of Cuba 1t is true that she has
had the benefit Or low protective taritt,
which partially eompensates for her disad-
vautages In the competitive production. But
this IA not enough to Offset the great advan-
tages over her which Cuba enjoys In produe-
ing her sugar crop with 2oo.ooo slaves. There
fore auv measures which would be practical
steps toward the end Vt total abolition o.
slavery In Cuba detected by the Spanish Cab,
met and adopted by Cne Gottes. are watched
with eager interest IN this state, as Y - 9
| matter Of vital Importance to those engaged
In one of our two greatest agricultural Indus
tfiaa
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
NOTICE TO STATE CREDITORS.

Rooms COMMITTEE ON THE DEBT OFT
the State. ut the State House, !
New Orleans. April 30, 1879 J
The Committee on the Debt Of the State, III
accordance with resolution OF the Constlu-
tional Convention. hereby give notice to the
creditors of the State that the committee Is pre-
pared to receive propositions relative to the adj
justment of the bonded and floating debt OF the
State.
Propositions should be submitted In writing
to the chairman Of the committee by syndi~
cato or agency. representing each particular
class Of Indebtedness.
n. r.. KIDD,
Chairman Of Committee
Address New Orleans, La. State House,
vi r
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
Polling Places.


Precinct 1-Corner Of St Peter md Dhartres,
opposite Second Recorders Court.
From river to Bourbon: from Bt. Philip to ST.
Louis.
Precinct 2-Corner OF ST. Ann and Rampant,
tP Aveguo's Housed
From Bourbon to Rampant. from st. Philip to
st. Louis.
Precinct s-Corner of Rampant and Toulouse,
next to Amelloration Coffee House. on Tou-
louise street.
From Rampart to IRENE. from 81. Louis to
So Philip.
Precinct mo. 212 Dumaine street. between
Marals and IRENE.
From IRENE to Claiborne: from 81. Louis to
81. Philip.
Precinct Corner Of Prieur and st. Peter.
From Claiborne to Galvez, from ST. Louis to
st. Philip.
Precinct G-Oorner of Tont and ST. Ann.
From Galvez to Bayou St John. and from st.
Philip and Bayou st. John to st. Louis.
Precinct 7Metairie Ridge. at Jean Marie
Saux's.
From Bayou st. John, along the centre, to the
old Matalre Road thence along centre Of said
road to Orleans canal, thence down centre Of
said canal to Lake Pontebartrain thence along
the lake shore TO Bayou st. John; thence along
centre of said bayou to St. Louis street. the
point Of departure. my2a It
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

The dissatisfaction of the Paris Journals
with England Is not due TO the refusal Of that
power to hack up the claims Of Greece as
against Turkey. as the papers themselves
would have us believe. 1t grows out OF tht
situation in Egypt, whore English influence
dominates, much to the disgust Of the French
editors. The efforts Of the papers to create
bad blood between the two governments has
1t seems, utterly failed. Their friendly rela-
tions are undisturbed, and 1t is authoritatlvely
stated that they will continue to be.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

The executive board Of the Royal Agricul-
tural society Of Great Britain has been in
structed to appoint duly qualified commits
sioners to gather up and publish the corn and
meat raising capabilities Of the chief produc-
ing countries. 1t Il probable that the com
mission will confine its Iabors to the United
States and Russia, as it is hardly necessary
for 1t to look further ia search Of a food sup
ply This country alone will be able to meet
every outside demand, as well as supply the
home consumption, for at least fifty years t.
come For that period it Is safe to say that
Russia will be its only active competitor in
the European markets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

They have Sunday law In Baltimore that
has not heretofore been very rigidly enforced
A society has just been organized and o com
mittee OF safety appointed to see that Its pro
visions are given full force and effect. The
|Sfqlor men are becoming alarmed, and intend
to besiege the next Legislature to secure o
repeal or modification OF the statutes All
organization for this purpose is being per
fected. In the meantime all infringements
of the law are to be prosecuted, and livel.
time Is looked for.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
PROlLA NATION.

In conformity with section 20 OF net No. 1G1 Of
the extra session OF 1871 1t is hereby ordered
that all drinking houses. saloons or other places
where Intoxicating liquors are sold, be closed
within n radius Of two miles OF any polling
place. between the hours Of q. m, md D, m.
during the election 10 he held on THURSDAY
May ~, 1879, In the Fifth Ward Of the parish Of
Orleans.
CHAS CAVANAC,
Registrar Of Voters, Parish OF Orleans.
J. X. ALCEg GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff Of The Parish Of Orleans.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

Another American girl has made mistake
The marriage Of Miss Hungerford, wealthy
American lady then residing In Rome, with
a Count Telferner, was announced two OF
three months ago with considerable Of o
flourish. The groom was reported to be a
second Crpsus, with silver mines and rail,
roads innumerssle " South America, and
splendid palacs at Rotse. 1t now appears
that his wealth consists Of his title, and ever
that was conferred by the Italian govern
ment more On account OF his supposed riches
than for any perSunal merit.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

Two State Legislatures still hold on and
give no sign OF weakness. They sit In Har-
risburg and Springfield. There is all unsavory
odor about both Of them,s The Pennsylvania
crowd seems To be even worse than the other.
The papers of that State complain that while
the Illinois Legislature costs only $4,000 day
and that Of Pennsylvania disposes Of nearly
twice this amount, the quality of one Is about
as good as the other. In both States the peo-
pie are elamoring for their solons to go home
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

OFFICE OF CIVIL SHERIFF,
Parish OF Orleans. |
New Orleans. May 23. 1879.
BY and under authority Of proclamation
issued by his Excelency Francis T. Nichols.
Governor OF the State of Louisiana, dated on
the twenty. second day of May. 1879. directing
an election to be held on THURSDAY. the.
twenty ninth day Of May. 1879, to elect
Representative Delegate Of the fifth ward OF
the parish Of Orleans. In the Constitutional
Convention OF this stnte now in session.
Notice Is hereby giYeGs hat an election will be
held in conformity witt net No IS OF the extra
session Of 1917 on THURSDAY the twenty
ninth day Of May 1879, from o'clock In the
forenoon until 6 o'clock In the afternoon.
throughout tho fifth ward Of the parish OF Or
leans, for the purpose Of electing ReDrssenta-
tive DeIet ate to represent the said fifth ward In
the Consti ltional Convention now In session,
J. X. ALCEE GAUTHREAUX.
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of Orleans.
my24 td2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
LAST CHANCE,
DECORATION DAY.

The Joseph A. Mower Post G. A. r. hereby
extends n cordial invitation To all sx-fedsTai
and Confederate military organizations ana . III
dviduats to participate with ns In the Deaut III
annual custom OF decorating with flowers eho
soldiers graves at Chalmette.
DECORATION DAY. MAY 20, 1879.
The elegant steamer JOHN W. CANNOA, VIII VII
leave foot Of Canal street at l. and o clocAs
returning at O. 4 and o'clock.
Tickets-Fifty Cents.
To BIZ obtained at Geo. Ellis bookstore; op'
poslte Postofflce; LlenthaPs jewelfy ana s s5e-
TONER. Camp street, and William BOY. Poss
/ Commander Is Decatur street. .hs
Exerciaes will commence promptly upon INC
arrival Of the O'Clock boat.
" VIM. ROY. Post Commander.
| mv11 IL 25 27 % % 30
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

It is impossible TO hold q meeting or eele-
hration. just now, without Grants name be
Ing dragged forward Thus. in the Montreal
banquet, when the Marquis of Lorne toasted
the United States, Beeeher, with execrablf
TASTE brought In Grant and Endorsed him foI
a third term. It Is doubtful II Ulysses car
stand all these Endorsements particularly
from people like BeaCheT.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

Elk Secretary Robson will visit England
shortly. and will be an object Of interest az
the great marine hero Of the age. No Eng
disappearing people has produced man to
compare with him In the art Of destroying
navies since the time of Nelson.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

Fosters nomination is an administration
triumph. but who will reap the advantage
It is understood that Mr.. Hayes is looking
aslant at second term, and 1t may be as
sumed that he will make the most Of his in
toraement." John Sherman however. comes
In for share of the same Endorsement He
Also has the presidential fever. and IN an ae
gravated form. The chances for the harvest
are In Eherman's favor.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29
mention. /.

The gubernatorlal ticket of John g. Thomp-
son, Sergeant alarms Of the House Of Rep
sentatives and chairman Of the Democratic
State Committee Of Ohio, is- Thurman for
Governor, with some strong Greenbacker for
second place. These Ohioans are determined
to force the Buckeye State into political
protninpurp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-29

The rebellion has broken out anew this
time In Richmond county, New York. the home
of George William Curtis, of the "Joarnal of
Civilization The Board Of Supervisors spent
$25Q I'll the connty's money In decorating the
graves of the Federal dead. and now find
themselves In jail, indicted by the grand Jury
FOR msfeasance In Office. These Confederate
grand Jurors should be crushed out