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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-10-03

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF CLO-
VERA barn in Oakland, Jefferson coun.
ty, was recently burned by the spontane-
GUS combustion of clover put in the barn
in an uncured condition and covered over
with marsh hay, which prevented the gas
formed by fermentation OF the clover from
escaping, until an explosion took place
being heard mile and quarter away, and
clover that It was ignited.- Wisconsin
HtOte Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-10-03
WESTWARD.

e. Connects with Stages for Lexington.
f. Connects with c. B. S. p. T. Steamersfor Gin
cinnati and all points on Ohio River,
G.. Connects with SciOto Valley r. r. for the NORTH
west.
H. Connects with az lines divergine 70 tho West,
Northwest and Southwest Y. y sses.3,s7s ~ :"
For tickets, Information and time tables. apply
M J,H WQOpWARD,
las.se> Ticket Agent StauNtQl. Va,
CONWAY r. HOWARD. en- NApt.
VIM s. DUNN. Engtneer0 suph
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oLs WVu4W 4.
PRIME WOOL WANTED,

Tor Which the highest market price will pc paid.
Twelve (12) years experience in this market nas
is wool well. Calland see us before selling:
apr2a = ~ BAKER D&pR
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-10-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

New: Advertisements.
CRY OPERA HOUSE:
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Friday, October the 10th, 1879. .
xA NOTABLE COMBINATION. -
THE BERGERS
SOL SMITH RU SSE L,
The Most Elegant Musical Company
in America,
AND
The Greatest Living Artist in Comedy!
Mr., Russell will appear in number Of his most
famous comic character sketches bus latest
and most successful creations, The Morning STAR,
aDeacon Silurgraves First Visit to the THEATRE"
..Going to the Derby ETC., etc.
6% Is TALENTED ARTISTS,
Tn a programme of rare merit, embracing all the
latest attractions Of the day.
5 Tickets Of Admission rs and so cents. Seats can
OIyier's Book Store. oct3 1t
NJ EW TALL Oh 44Go!
w. II. WELLER,
Having Just returned from New York and Philadel-
consisting in part Of er &
BLACK GAS H M E r e 8,
All Shades of
CoLORED CASHMERES.
MOURNING GOODS
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
Matalasses, Damasees, velvets Silks, satins, White
Goods, Elegant Hosiery. Kid Gloves. Lisle
Thread Gloves. Ribbons, Ties, Bows, Cor
sets, and an endless variety Of
-. 49, n O T. O N s. -
Oct3
noNT FAIL TO EXAMINE
WELLER'S
ACK AND COLOR ED
CASHMERES,
before purchasing. His stock cannot be excelled
| in quality, prices and durability.
Oct3 e ft#8YL4t
n Ew FIRM
w. F. WOOD & CO.,
No. 2 South Augusta Street,,
Next door to c. E. Haines Tobacco Store Here viii
| be found full line OF
FRESH GROCERIES,
and all articles usually kept in first class
CITY GROCERY.
/ with PRICES to SUI the TIMES. All kinds Of
+ COUNTRY PRODUCE
bought and taken in exchange for goods. Parties
| who mako
| PRIME BUTTER,
will do well to giveus call before selling. Achoic
| article Of
|. NEW ORLEANS MOLASsES.
FRESH OYSTERS
RECEIVED EVERY DAY.
AFOrders left at our store will receive prompt
attention.
octs W.T.. WOOD & co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-10-03

OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
Matalasses, Damasees, Vevets, Silks, Satins, White
Goods, Elegant Hosiery. Kid Gloves. Lisle
Thread Gloves. Ribbons, Ties, Bows, Cor
sets, and an endless variety Of
-. 49, N O ITO N s. -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
Rural Happenings.

DAYTON, H., April PAD. Green. Is repair
ing the old shop south of the Touring mill fol
the purpose of using it for an establishment
for the manufacture of drain tile.
| Mr. VIM. Spencer former resident of this
place, after spending twelve years IN Missouri
New Mexico ard other western states, has con
cluded that Dayton is the finest place after all
and has returned and taken charge of the mca,
market next to Green's store
Miss Frank Mott departed last week for
Onarga III.
Nattnger and pcttlt, last week. No fish
! Nary a one.
Nattnger, Mitch" and others last Wed
nesday. Got fourteen, lIow's that for high
Lots of fish, boys; come up and try again
In II former letter exposed the action OF a
board OF trustees Of IA certain church That
letter was answered or rather an attempt was
made 10 answer it, by one of the trustees
Now ] owe 1t to the public, to myself and to
the editor, ms "a local correspondent of the FREE
TRADER, to say final word in regard To this
matter The parties 10 whom owe my in
formation are prominent and responsible men
IN the town. Among them | may mention
Supervisor Beach, Messrs. Henderson. Brow
er, Hess, Debolt and others. If VIM. A. Green
lees desires satisfaction, let him go to these
men, for from them | obtained my facts and
information. They stand willing, avery one,
to Substantial everything said on this subject.
That the public may not be deceived about
the affair, these parties have sent me for publ.
cation the following statements:
Ftrst.-We are prepared 20 prove by promi.
nent members ana trustees of the church, and
by the pastor in charge at the time the church
was built, who circulated the petition for aid
in its erection, that il was especially under
stood that il was to be used by other denomin-
atoms when not conflicting with VI. +. APP
pointments, and two trustees were appointed
to represent the outside interest BY this
means some nineteen hundred dollars were
raised outside of its members, and members
gave on the above condition The word "OR-
thoDOA" was not made use of at the time
Seoond.-Wm. a. Greenlees as trustee, also
started out with a subscription paper stating
,iat none but Meihodists should use the house
But We have not heard that he succeeded in
raising dollar on those terms. And his own
i SUBSCRIPTION and labor for il do not prove him
10 oc so much more magnsnimous than his
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
A COMPLICATED CASE.

Gentlemen, My case is briefly follows have had
Catarrh for ten years. each year with Increasing :
verify. For nine years | had not hreathed through
nostrl. had droppings in the throat. very bad
cough, asthma bad 10 be obliged to take remedy
for II night before being able TO lie down and sleep
and . constant dull pain in my head. My head was
at times full Of catarrhal matter rs TO injurc my
hearing and compel me to get several times
in the night clear IL and my throat before could
sleep. Every of these distressing symptoms has dis
sAyFoRps RApIcALCunE. My hearing isfully restored
have asthmatc symptoms. no cough, no dropp1ngs
in the throat. headache, and IN every way better
than have been for years. cou'd Gel the chccts OF
the CURE nv appetite. my ducys. and, In fact.
every part of my system. What has been done in my
case ii wholly the effect OF the RADICAL CURE.
Very respectfully, {. II. LAWRENCE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
Professional GarDS.
- s7--s-----s-
At O z N z Y 8 .

w BIlSHN a., Attorney At law. Ottawa. III
w VIII practice in any OF the courts b this state
Close attention paid 90 collections Conveyances carefully
and abstracts prepared with Sc Notary public
Once west Of Court House. ianl.1g
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
neighbors. against whom he would bar its

4
neighb0rs, against whom he would bar us
doors.
Thtrd-'Fhc present acting trustees seem 10
be fifty years behind the times IN regard 10 re-
| ligi0us liberty, rs The folowlnS comhiunlct
tioh IRON one OF 'he'h wouid snow
| - sERENA, March -, W.
10 see Won for some time. But have no, had time.
So III write you and ashe you ii you heled Out
nr.och in I'M. now n + Church when The sub.
scription paper Was ,precented, or did you say
on' ', o. W." ~, a., L'',d ~ opthonoW
then am with you and will not hcSc,ate to say
lnc cn,'ich sha oc ilau, 9ut II ~. you n"ro aE
YOU tibet it was expressly understood that the
church could be had wheh not used ana ~ was
box Recommendations. If am RIGHT YOU went TO
far in saying we got money nuder fats prelen'c'
P''' y"nrs Rcsnc,fu,,y
PETER JACOBS.
(Mr. Henderson enclosed the above letter IN
lhls statement; sen, Us ny 'he pa .'es aoo'o
nj the present timel The statement continues
"lf VIM A. Grccnlccs had needed the advice
of King Solomon, which he quoted, we think
nc never would nave written ms article ol
April ~, anu we "oulu Iecoi,iiiienu' MS pelu
sai OF o'ler quo'a',oia rom tlc SAINT s1uicc
me eyes vi inc ioru preserve nnv"iouso'
allu nc o'ci,nloWe,h the Mnn' V. tnu '' ,I,,
srcssor' pc hot witness as"ina. uny
neighoor without cause anu oecene ho' WIZ"
my lips O''A''"NAi''
OpHlR AND VICINITY, April 2l.-Slnce my
last little of note has transpired around here.
Miss Emma Krause has tnIlv recovered from
her recent SICKNESS
Homer supports three butchers with tar
prospect of two or three more.
uarl, r,i,,,,r orr ,,ov old horso nlos,crcr
7'' 49,.
Is heao over heelS ut "oih anu ms "oiN ""
hand for all summer and fall.
Ophir last week lost one of her old settlers,
NJ N;ohoo, Tr,iror ,,ho had lived in these
'''' -'.0'''' ~, -, 49,,
parts lor 'he las' ~ years nc WIS i'''i"
working man and acquired considerable
wealth, which he beuueathed to his two broth
.,I o,,, s;s,or ur ,rro;,or ,,os , surl,,
',' '''' '''
old gentleman, ana through iiie"Ssocialeo'e very
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03

w. BREWER, Attorney ana Counselor at law.
IL. and Notary Public. Rooms NJ. II, II and H. Opera
House Block, Ottawa, III. iaRt,TS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
Nem aDbertts ementS.
CATARR
IS IT Durable

r,HOSE who have suffered from the yarlous and com.
l. pCatud forms OF disease assumed by Catarrh, and
have tiled many physical and remedies without relief
cure await the answer to this question with consider
able anxiety. And well they may tor no disease that
de'truc; i've 10 health no Catarrh Bronchitis, Asthma
Coughs, "a serious ana ir"lnenty 10, auecS. 1 VI
hut neglected Catarrh. Other sympathetic ahcctotf
sue No Deafness impaired eyesght and loss Of nsc
OF smell may be referred TO ~ minor but ncverh less
scTioHs rsults OF neglected Cntarrh bad enough IA
themselves hut as nothing compared with me danger
ncciions Of the Throat and lungs lENLy % Follow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
n CAN Be CURED.

TT ccn be cured There Is no doubt about IT, The I'M
| mediate relief aiordc by sASFoRp's RADICAL
CURE FOR CATNRRH Il but slight evidence OF what
may follow persistent use of this remedy. The hard
incrustod matter that has lodged In the nasal passages
il removed 18th few apple atons the liberation and
inflammation suhduCd md healed; the entire mcIn ra
nous Innings OF the head cleauscd and purified Con
additionally its action Is that OF powerful purifying
agent. destroying IN its course through the system
the acid poison, the arstruc W. agent N catarrhal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03

Any of the above publications may be seen
at the bookstore of Osman ~ Hapeman, where
subscriptions are received and single copies
for sale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
Endorsed BY q Prominent Druggist.

| hereby certify that Mr.. Lawrence purchased the
RADICAL CURE OF me, and from time to time made me
familiar with his beltevc his statement TO be true
IN every particular. JAS. T. DERBY.
FITCHBUEG, oct. ~.
Each package contains Dr.. sunford's lmproyed In
hang Tub, and iull directions for its use IN all cases
Price For sale by all Wholesale and retail druggists
and dealers throughout the United States and Canadas
WEEKS ~ POTTER, General Agents and Wholesale
Druggists, Boston, Mass.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03

NJ Il NEUSSII, German Druggist and Apotneeary
WI. wholesale and retail,l Main street Ottawa LII. I'm
porter "f Drugs, Chemicals. French Cogniac Brandies
Wines. &C.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-05-03
COLLINS voLTa.C pLAsrERs

BE careful to call for COLLINS voLrArc PLASTER lest
you get some worthless imitation. Sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists throughout the United States
and Canadas. aud by WEEKS q POTTER, Proprietors,
Boston, Mass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16
Alexandria Gazette
WEDNESDAY EVENING. APRIL 1T.
Two Kisses

Two Kisses.
When made visit home, w..
And stole up stairs. good fortune !eacing'
saw, or rather thought | saw.
My sister in the study reading.
With ncisless tread | forward crept,
With schemes Of mischief most inpruden';
And leauipg DER the arm chairs back,
softly kissed the gentle student.
She turned to fly with burning face,
As If q blo.her's face polluted
Rapture Twas rot my sister l4u'
Bu. Cousin Amy I'd saluted.
OF course then began to beg
Sho would excuse ny having Kissed hei;
Protesting that, upon my word,
Ireally thought Il was my sister.
A conversation fJ!lo"ed EXT.
Whose theme, be sure, was not the ~cashei;
And then a very b!isstul pair
Seatcd-Wc!l, rather close together.
And Any with ber rosulsh way.
When for the second limo | kissed her,
Said, a,chly lookiog up to me, :,
Are you quito sure it's not your sister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16

NEW GOODS-Our assortment Of FANCY
IN TOILET ARTICLES and PERU ME-
KIES is now moro perfect and complete than at
any timo since wo engaged in business, having
lust received very largo invoice of Flesh, Hair,
Nail Shaving and Tooth Brushes superior
s.oc; of Toilet Soaps, we'll assorted and at prices
TO suit all purchasers Whsk Brooms we arc Of.
fering At very low figures, (good articles at II
and i cents esch) together will all of the most
favored Extracts of Lutin and other makers;
Jennings Eau Dentifrice Thurston's and
White Tooth Powder; Carbolic Mouth Wash
with many of tho moro prominent preparations
for the Teeth and Gums; Hair TONES, Oils and
Dressings Cologne, Bay Rum. Toilet Waters,
&c Any article called for in our line which wo
should fsiI to have in stock, will be Immediately
ordered for tho parties, should thoy 80 desire.
WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
mn % Corner FRINGE and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16

My custom mado CLOTHING is warranted
O: The b,s! iD ported material, we'll made, thc7
roughly shrunk, and viii be sold at prices 10
suit the times. Gail and convince yourself, at
8. DEALHAM's. CT King ST., ccroer OF Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16
GALE OF LAND NEAR CLIFTON, IN
y FAIRFAX COUNTY.

- FAIRFAX COUNTY.
Pursuant TO the decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county in the cult of kincheloe vs.
hickey, &C.. entered ct November term. 1916.
/ shall, on MONDAY, the 18th day of March,
1870, (Uourt day. sell to tho highest bidder. that
certain LOT OK PARCEL OF LAND allotted
to tho estate Of Mary Kincholoe, and purchased
1T former sale BY j. s. Otis, containing 6S
acres. This land lies contiguous TO the depot,
been put up on this land several cabins.
Terms OF Sale-Enough cash to pay costs and
expenses Of sale and the amount for which tho
former purchaser is in default, 10 be made
known on day Of sale) and the residue in one
and two yesrs., equsl payments. to bear interest
from day Of sale, and to be secured by the notes
of the purchaser, with good personal security,
and retention of title until the last payment is
made. THOMAS MOORE, Com. OF Sale.
Fairfax county, feb l6-w4W
Me- The above SALE for the want of bidders,
is adjourned until MONDAY, the Dist day of
April, at the same place. at II o. clock M, Court
day. THOS. MOORE,
NH lS-w4W Comm'r. OF Sale .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16

SINCE tho wealthy young lady fell in love will
snd married the driver CT q Sixth avenue car, II
New York. all the drivers on the various llnei
so to work in the morning with clean shave
ind with shining boots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16

SYDNEY SMITH once rebuked a s"esSng Vls'
itor nv saving, Let US assume thGt everything
sEd every body are damned, and proceed with
our subject"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16

HILLS BREAD is for ssle at
Ia J. c. MILBURN'S,
ap8 10 north ROYAL 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16

A You've lady from New York recently ap.
reared 81 ball in Nice with her dress decorated
with rsdishes sad srtichcke leaves. When ssk-
c,ner. she answered knowingly, You hold on
msmma; tho fellows here are awfully backward
{ mutt give them hint that II in the market
frhen she stuck carrot in her hair, and csull.
tower in her snowy breast, and lcokea NICE
enough to eat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16
s,ssnuuSStOw MERCHANTS.

HARMON & sAiTH' . .,,
GROCERs & COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Corner Prince and Royal sts.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
A choice line of FAMILY GROCERIES, al.
WAYS in stock and for sale st lowest market
prices. Consignnents solicited and prompt re.
turns made. jan l4-N
NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION
~ HOUSE.
We have opened at No 22 ROYAL 81. an
Auction and Commission House.
We are now ready to receive all kinds OF mef-
chandiae and household goods on consignment
or purchase the Same.
Ne think it may prove "a advantage to per-
sons who have PRODUCE of any description
10 send it to US. Located Immediately opposite
the main entrance to the Market on Royal 81,
goods can be OK posed every morning at public
auction, when the best prices may be expected.
| Prompt returns made on ssles.
Persons having FURNITURE for sale will
End it to their advantage to give US call.
We will attend to suctioneering at public sales
| of property snd respectfully solicit share OF
public patronage. ONEAIi % LUCAS:
1n-Auc.ion goods constantly on hand and tor
| ssle nov 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-16
WOOD AND COAL.

GOAL COAL
We invite the attention of dealers and con.
sumers to our large stock OF CAREFULLY
PREPARED COAL Of the following varieties
LYKEN'S VALLEY,
SHAMOKIN RED ASHi
WHITE ASH free burning and hardy o.
steamer, broken, egg, stove and nut sizes.
Also GEORGES UKEEK. CUMBERLAND
aod KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Va.
Making Coal specially, wo aim to keep only
tho HIG HEST GEADES, and having two large
Storage Yards. each variety IS kept separate,
and is especially prepared for family uso.
Yards ioored, and a!l Coal sent out WE'LL
SCREEN ED AND FREE FROM IMPURE
TIES.
Dealers. families. public Institutions ani man
ufactories supplied ut lowest market rslo-per
ton OF 2240 ibs. II. j. Nj EHAFFEY 81 CO.,
Goa" GOAL
iin nv wharf end to arrive during be saaso1
full stock
ANTHhHUlTE,
UuMEEaLANp and
WEST VIRGINIA GOALS,
Of has! quality.
sal we'll screnct. will ba pleased 70
supply ny friends snd customers at lowest mar
kot price Hcliyore,l s! HOUSES, csrs or boats,
per ton Of @2l0 lbs. o.
joT W. 4. SMOOT.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10
GEN ERaL NEWS.

Capt. NJ Eudy, of ncelnton,
di 4 la Thursday.
The Concord Sun appears in eight
pa t form Our best wishes.
Wheat crops on Johns river appear
promising, says the Lenoir Topic.
An ncipe ent fire in the Henderson
Hotel III chen was put out before much
Damage was done.
Last week several of tho Blue Ridge
peaks and spurs of the main ridge
were covered with snow
Work an the Hickory Episcopal
church-the sixth church in the VII
lage-ha- be0u commenced.
h8 TObdccOniSt saws Rev. l.. j.
Holden a d II. L jordan, Esq, are to
erect residences in Henderson.
When the roof of Mr.. John Martins
building at Liberty point, Fayetteville,
caught fire, lst Tue sday, there was
ly serious cOnfagration.
Judee Eure adjourned Northampton
court last ruesday to yesterday. tha
be might testify in a case in which he
was a witness, in another county.
Register: Mr.. j. NJ. Moore, of town
ship No 4 Cabarrus county, has in
vented a drill and combined cotton
seed and fertilizer compost distributor.
Not only was Clements arrested in
Greensboro last week for the murder
OF Parker, bur also Mebane Apple, who
was crlminated by Clements, while
drunk.
Charlotte is to have her great day.
the Goth of May, fifty celebrated. Gen.
R. ID. Johnston will be chief marshals
Various Committees have been ap.
pointed.
Tom B. Jones, formerly nf Greens,
boro. son of Mr.. j L. Jones, is now
perched II 600 fee, above sea level near
Leadville Colorado, where he is en-.
gagged in mining.
A five hundred pound lump Of ic 9
fell in Mr.. Lippitt's ice house in Will
mington and broke q negrO's jaw bone
A thousand pounds might possibly
have cracked his skull.
There is an interesting revival Of
religion going on a. the Presbyterian
church in Concord About twenty
seek rs says, the Register. DIR SIN th,
of Greensboro, AID Rev. J. II. Thorn
well are assisting he pastor.
A we'll known gentlemen in Cabar-
rus county told us that it will take
$50 OOO from the farmers of that
county pext Fall t. pay for the Com
mercial Fertilizers bought this Spring
A very dangerous experiment.
Winston Sentinel The consolids.-
ton fever IN our town does not run
very high. Three fourths Of the white
population will vote against the propo-
sition Many who would be in favor
of consolidation on fair and equ't sble
terms cannot endorse the conso idated
charter.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10

The new Baptist church at Enfield
was dedic ted on Sunday of last week.
The Recorder says:-The building is
handsomely finished ard has the ueat-
est pulpit. bapfistery aud dressing
rooms to be found in the State. Much
credit is due brethren Biggs and Den~
mis-. the one for Advancing large
a,nount Of money for the completi n
O. the work snd the other for S. curing
The lit aud material fer the house.
The ci liens # E field mob y furnish-
I'd thu mea s for the latter, while The
Bapti~:s rom r leigh to Wiiilamston
furn sh d the money for thr erection
Of the house. Il will afford all of our
brethren pleasure to learu ttat the
house is not fl ished but so near y paid
for that Bro. Hui ham began during
this meeting to ralsa funds for build
il a church in Hamilton.
Greensbo Patriot ed: A pain er
W bO has ben |, i'ering arou' d town
for some tlme, while under the in
fuence Of liquor lat night a'ked so
fr ely about h murd of j. w. ).
Parker I'll at Chief o. Police Rees con-
clu ed to arrest him, and he was taken
in charge this m. rnIng.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-10

IHE CLERGY.-Re. DR.. Brantly, OF
sermon on :" skepticisrn," which at
tracted notice by the apti ude of is
Illustrations. Men readily believe
that Juiius { Rsar lived and reigned,
yet they doubt the story of tie
Christ" said the Doctor,-'' and ;he
same skeplics will prepare their glasses
aud o upon the house t ps TO watch
for the &c ipse that has been foretcl Ii
for half century, Yet IN y will not
give the least credence to Scriptural
prophscys, far more prob ble." Rev.
Dr. Brangly is iather in law of Col.
John l.. Morehead ........ Wilmingt.
Piesbytery met In the "a church, Of
that city, on wednesday, Rev. DR.. r.
Ill. Chapm IN was elected IN, derat or.
Reg. b. Z. Marable was re elected
trust OF Davidson College. Rev.
Dr.. Wilson, ami Alex. Sprunt. Esq,
we're Il cted delegates to Gene.al
Assembly, d. Mcmillan. alternate.
Brown Ma sh Church was select d for
the n Xt ii ce OF meeting, on TLurs~
day before the 4th Saturday in March,
1880. SO ions 'ging the forma-
ii n of Ladies Mission Societies we're
adopted w get the fo.e. Ding lght
frou' tn Suh....... Mrs. Moon goes to
" Nllnii 6 on this week. Whether
rish ly or improperly III the pulpit,
ther. can be 10 denying her power
TO awaken tie consciences of m II.
Her se:vic lave resulted in Ike l.
val7" VIII rev I She has gone and tie
Messenger reports inhabited interest
IN her q, Ids ORC meetings IS far
over one hund ed converts have been
enrolled, and new perite, is offer at
every meeting. ."--The same paper
says I've learn that very spirited
revival is gong on at Houd Swamp
Mretii e house IN Saulston town hip
uuder the auspices Of Mrs. Fusliie,
the blind Quakeress. A considerable
number OF conversions hava already
been made, and the meetings are daily
morning and evening"