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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

\ NOBLE SENTIMENT.-Replying to the
statement made by Capt. Paul, that South
Carolina, Alabama, aud North Carolina had
repudiated their debt, and his question,
why should not Virginia follow her sister
Southern States?" Mr.. Page answered,
Because old Virginia would never follow
where she had always taken the lead" and
although their State debts We're repudiated
under peculiar circumstances, that slur
would never have been cast upon their fair
fame were their best men still alive 10 speak
Tor them. But SO many OF their true and
chivalrous sons had laid down their lives
fighting for Their honor on Virginia soil that
there were not enough left to maintain the
Integrity OF their dCWn-trOdden States. The
speaker here grew eloquent as he insisted
that there was all the greater obligation
upon Virginia, upon whose soil rested the
bones of these heroes, to maintain, now their
honor as we'll as her own. This sentiment
was greeted with applause loud and long
.Staunton IiaoHcotor.
OF all the mawkish clap-trap that ever
emenated from the mouth of demagogue
the above, which we find in the Richmond
State, would seem to be the worst. 1t is
as absurd to say North Carolina incurred
any ''slur' by sc~aleing the false debt piled
up by the carpet-baggers and swindlers in
the corrupt days Of so-called Reconstruction,
as to ascribe dishonor to a banker hoshould
refuse to pay the false notes issued by a
band of robbers, who, by main strength,
held possession of his office for a brief pc
Rod. Rather ought North Carolina to re-
ceive credit for paying any portion OF 4 debt
for which she received nothing, or scarcely
anything.
1t is equally absurd to say that !" not
enough of her true and chiyalrous sons are
left to maintain her integrity and homer.
And we confess to some surprise that the
Richmond press, after assiduously counting
our trade, should publish such a libel, cap
toned Noble Sentiments.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

Capt. Ashe, in a recent editorial, abiding
to rumors relative to the independent can
didacy of Col. Thos. NJ. Holt, of Haw
River, said -
1T does not need any intimate association
with Col. Holt to justify one IN SAYING that
he could never be drawn from the regular
Democratic fold.
There is no gift in TIE possession of the
Republican party that could cause HIM to
waver one momentin his fidelity to the great
interests of our people, and to the great
principles declared in the platforms OF our
party. j,
Sol. Hollis prospects seem, to a casual
observer, to be as fair as those OF any other
asplrant;
while we are sure that he would accept the
nomination if rendered, yet we have heard
him repeatedly say that he is not pressing his
claims, as he Is not a candidate on the anNl-
Gus bench.
Col. Holt thercupon published a card say
ing IN language too PLAIN Tor anybody 20
mistake
Noact Of my life gives warrant of any
other opinion of me.
MY attachment to the Democratic party
and its principles is founded upon the CON
viction that it is the only constitutional par
ty Of the country.
l have no sympathy with Independentlsm
nor with boilers of party nominations;
The office of Governor ofour grand old state
is far too honorable to be sought by the de
vious ways of Independentism, and while
any of the sons would be honored by the
place fairly attained, for myseG, and tor all
time, [ say l acouM not hare At, except
through the unsolicited action OF the regu-
lar party organization. of which lam amem-
Der. Thus rendered the honor would salts
fy my highest ambition.
Yours, very respectfully,
THOs. NJ. HOLT.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09
OCTOBER 9, 1871

v,sb;noton on the 9Th ofMarch, informally
".:fnd Mr. Lincoln of their presence and
IL GRAND, stating that they should regu-
NJ. nrcsent their credentials in Il few days,
u. rs the new administration could con-
"oa;ontIv receive them. After hurried con-
Nroitarion. Secretary of State Seward was put
su.o :" TO handle this delicate matter and,
y ,bn language of President Davis message
III GanrreSs, The crooked paths of diplo-
10 oc,. can scarcely furnish an example so
rn"nfinc in courtesy, in candor, and in di-
,o+nrsS. as was the course of the United
States government towards our commits
%sioners.
Ca,tbnrn ambassadors received many cour-
IONS attentions, and were assured on all
.;Jos that the government was inclined to a
moaceful and honorable policy. At the end
dlfa week they formally presented their COM
missions and desired that terms of amicable
nnrociation might be agreed upon, as before
Itafed Two days elapsed before there came
rorbal reply, suggesting that the new adj
ministration had not yet got It's house In or
Inr but soon. would have and meanwhile
uanld the commissioners be so good as to
rafrain from pressing the matter; accepting
aes,,r,nces that the government was duly
"ons;dering it, and should make no move
mont ~preiudicial to their interests?
+ i needless to say the Southerncrs cou
taonsIv acceded to the request, expressing
10 u~nwillingness to embarrass the new
,,overnment. Judge John \. CAMPBELL, of
The United States Supreme Court, who act
oil - third party" or mouth-piece for the
TincoInites, was distinctly authorized to as
snrn the Commissioner that the government
was inclined to amicable adjustment and
was m~aturely considering the question Of
Withdrawing its troops from Sumpter, Pick
ems. etc. where they We're Of no service, and
ut all events no change of the status shOuld
H. atfcmDtn{ uifhoUt due notice to them.
This seemed fair, and too plain for any
shuffiing.
Seward assured a Massachusetts, delega-
ton that their State and South Carolina
would again grasp hands in fellowship be-
fore Christmas. Telegrams We're sent all
over the country stating that as Gen. Scott
considered the reinforcement OF Fort stump
ter impracticable with the forces at hand,
the Cabinet had resolved to order Maj. An
derson to come North by the steamer Col
umbia, on the 22d inst. AS a further straw,
the arms which had been seized in New
York were released, and allowed to proceed
to their destination in Georgia. Is it sur
prising the Southern Commissioner accept
ell Seward informal pledges, and retrained
rom pertinaciously p essilg their claims?
ITO BE CONTINUED
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

Greensboro Patriot items: \ fourteen foot
corn stalk has been sent us as premium cut
from the field of Mr.. Arthur Donnell.-
.iIr. Il. ID. Lindsay, at one time a resident of
this place. died at Madison a few day ago.
D. e. B0bo, engineer on the Western
North Carolina railroad, died at High Point
last Sunday. -There will be an excursion
to Salem next Wednesday, for the benefit of
Of the Baptist Church IN this city.-Dr.
Lindsay has been chosen as county superin-
tendent of health in place of DR.. b. \.
Cheek. resigned. car loads of cattle
and SIX hundred sheep passed through here
by freight for the Northern market one day
week, from South Carolina.-Mrs. Potts
walking feat has tired the ambition of Bette
Shaw. of Salisbury. She left Statesville at
sunrise last Thursday and reached Salisbury,
assistance of IS miles by :, p. NJ, She says
this is nothing to what she can do and wants
somebody, who don't believe it, to try her.
Tarboro .Soutbo1,cy: ". i. Knight, liv-
ing about seven miles from this place, lost
his Gin. Gin house and about 1000 pounds
cotton by accidental fire from his steam en-
zine, on Saturday morning, about II clock.
No insurance The Charlotte Democrat
Is right. BY all means postpone the State
Convention till at least in August, 1880, as
the election occurs in November. Give the
people as long rest as possible. -The Viii
mlngton Star has now entered upon It's thir-
teenth year and twenty fifth volume. One
Of the best conducted and edited paper In
the South, and, as Il North Carolinian, we
are proud OF it.-To Sylvia, OF Cokey-
No, young girl should not allow her head
to remain on 4 youag mans bosom, looking
up tenterly into his face, while 4 rivulet OF
tobacco Juice has trickled down and stands
imminent or the bridge of his chin, over the
eye. Tobacco Juice is not conclusive to the
!ove-lit eye.
Alamance GIenuer: The colorcd Hletho-
Ulst OF Graham and vicinity nave a revival IN
'nelf church which has been in progress for
more Than d week.-A protracted meeting
Is Ia progress at IIaw Fields church. Mr..
7heoane, Of the Presbyterian church
mere, Is assisting Mr.. Morrow in preaching.
DA protracted meeting is in progress at
Providence church.
Inc american says a felonious attempt
i. made last Saturday night to enter the
ItnTlde Ince Of Mrs. Mary Walker, of States
we ,dIe, but the would-b burglar, finding HIM
sell discovered, fled.
me people Of Polk county are now talk
ny oI a railroad from Tryon Station on the
pppaI'anourg X Asheyilie Railroad, via
"0'hefiordton, thence to Shelby.
.n \ G;olored woman, aged 90. was accident
~s burned Ie to death in Wilmington last
n "('h, Che W. in the house alone, and it is
NNo"h how the fire occurred.
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C1.S

On OF TIE RETJENI>G BOARD nr,n.-
hel1n, one o: the members Of the Florida
returning board which took the electoral
vote OF the State away from Mr.. Tildea. !
dead. McLiu vas in feeble health even a,
the time lie wa> engaged with the others I'm
l>.6. He received his reward. Ike al tn,
others who We're hi> colleagues in throwing
the Presidential vote If his State where il
dlI not belong, having been given fr>t one
office and then another. On some prc,cxt
4 70 ms character, however, a Republican
Senate rejected him for one of the Offices To
which he ives nominated hy the President.
OF late his livelihood had been &c a preca
rlou> character, A. those who hal profted
bE his action grew tired Of further assisting
him.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

Nemesis Already at Work.

The murderer Secrest, who ESCAPED trial
at Marion last week By a jury-verdict Of in
sanity, has changed in twelve months from
a healthy and good looking youth to this
wreck. The Charlotte OJserrer SAYS
He is not reduced in flesh. but his skin
| looks tender and there is a flush in his face
that makes his complexion very delicate.
| His eyes have a stupid, sluggish appearance
and he seldom looks up. He was dressed
in a dirty pair OF pants and an under and
over shirt, much soiled. His beard has
been allowed to grow around his face and
his hair appears to be a stranger to a comb.
He was always brought to the bar By Mr.. A.
j. Finley, the %jailor, whom he seems to re-
cognize and obey. AS he entered the court
tering incoherent and s~enseless sentences.
and with an idiotic smile on his face. which
occasionally increased to a silly laugh. He
sat down ~nervOusly and gazed around him
until a paper on the table would attract his
attention when he would suddenly arise and
take hold Of it and appear to be reading the
writing on it, and then move off with agita-
ton as if he were going t~o,leave, but when
Finley would seize him and command him to
sit down, he obeyed without resistance. In
a few minutes he became quiet and seemed
to relapse into a stupor, presenting the APP
pearance of a man in a deep reyerie. and f.
nally he would stretch himself at full length
on the bench and close his eyes, and to all
appearance would be sleeping. He varied
this once or twice by taking out his buttons
and small coins which he carries in his pock-
cts and played with them like a child. He
never seemed to exhibit passion but once.
Mr.. Finley put his hand on some little ar
ticle he had laid on the bench and he looked
sharply on Finley and said Damn you,
let my things alone
Occasionally the face of Secrest was much
flushed and his brow would contract as if in
pain, either mental or physical, but no sigh
or expression of complaint was uttered.
and seemed to avoid the light and thus ad-
ded much to the idiotic expression of his
c0untenance.
PUBLIC OPINION
There is much difference of opinion among
the people here as to whether the prisoner
is really insane or only assembling and as
Stunning the character OF an insane person,
but it seems that every one acquiesces in the
correctness of the verdict as fully justified
by the testimony in the case. The jurors
were very intelli gent men and most of them
prominent citizens in the community.
THE FUTURE or THE PRISONER.
The statute provides that the proceed
ings shall not prevent the trial of such per
son upon his becoming sane" If he con-
tinues insane it amounts to Imprisonment
for life. If he is assembling and is able to
deceive his keeper, it is an awful doom for
him to be confined with lunatics in solitary
confinement and never daring to speak or
act as a rational being for fear of being tried
and hung. In either case his punishment is
an awful one
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

Not \ CANpIpArE-Ex-Gov Brocdeu
called to See u yesterday. OF course he
feels very much pleased ut the suggestion
that he was the most available Republican
candidate for Governor, but desire, IL have
his mann taken of the gubernatorial slate,
as he has no further aspirations in that Ill
rectlon. The Governor rcligiou>ly believes
that he could have carried the State against
' vance, but now he i perfectly satisfied with
having once been Governor # Nor.h Care
-UeS.eaqcr.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

WELL SPoKEN.-Ex-President jefferson
Davis has responded TO the invitation of the
Salisbury soldiers re-Jnion, as follows:
.:Prominent among your objects is to allay
ill-feeling, which may remain between those
who followed different flags, SO as to unite
all in proper efforts for the general welfare
of your State. Nothing surely could be more
colnmendable than the object, and nothing
- lnss Christian. or more unsoldierly, than
malice and a cherished desire for revenge.
Nv engagements will not permit me to be
present with YOU on the occasion, as invited,
and | can only tender to you my best wishes
for the success of your laudable purpose,
peace, and good will throughout the broad
borders of your commonwealth.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

Wilson negroes will send two OF their
number to ''bleeding Kansas to "sple out
the land" and report.
Revenue receipts in the Fifth District tor
the week ending September the27th, S22,-
364. 81.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-09

We learn from Rev. w. NJ. Kennedy 4,
that a glorious revival is in progress at the
Magnolia Baptist church. There is a great
awakening. with large crowds in attend
once. So far there have been some twelve
or fifteen professions, and the good work
goes on.-,Stdr.
If the agricultural fairs of North Caro-
lima do not prosper it is sure not the fault
Of the press. A vast amount Of gratu'tou5
advertising is lone before the meetings, and
= vast deal of gratuitous puffingi is lone after
the meetings, and yet some people are not
happy.-,StaT.
The New York herald., 1879-12-12
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED.

BuTLER-KIP.-At the residence of the brides pa
rents. by the Rev. John CASTOR THOMAS II. BUTLER
toCHRlsrIAA KIP. all of Passaic N. j.
CoBB-SMrH--On Tuesday, December Q, at All
Souls Church. by the Rev. Henry w. Bellows. d. D..
JOHN G. COBB. OF Boston. Mass. and LEoNoR1.
oaughter OF the late Augustus L. Smith. OF New
York.
FoRwooD--WARSER. this city. December IL,
1879 by Rev. j. c. Laird Miss MATTE C. WARNER to
Mr.. +. +. FoRwooD. OF London. Eng
TucKEnIAS-FARGIs.--O Wednesday, December
TO- by the Rev. Henry Mottet. rector of the Church
of the Holy Communion ALFRED TUcKERMAN to
CLARA LOUISE, daughter of Amedee G. Fargis.
WIIsoN-BRUcE.-On Tuesday evening, December
9. in Rutgers Presbyterian Church. corner of Mad-
av aud Goth ST., by the Rev. John Hall. ID. D.,
assisted by Dr. Conkling. GEORGE J. 4. WILSON to
KATE DEVICES. daughter of Colonel s. D. Bruce. all
OF New York.
The New York herald., 1879-12-12
AT THE DAIRY FAIR.

The fourth day Of the dairy fair did not open
auspiciously far weather concerned. but
the attendance. nevertheless. fair The visitors
of SALT the rows OF tubs of butter and the immense
amount OF cheese OF all kinds spread everyw here
through the large building. They cheese they felt
cheese they sme cheese they evenh card cheese for
the cheese factory the end of the building
working all day aid turning out cheese in quantity
sufficient to supply all who came. In the
delivered lecture on THE American Problem
OF Landholding' before the National Agri-
cultural Association. He said that. while the
fact is we'll known that the great mass OF mankind
live and their social relations not SO well known.
The moral intellectual and social conditions OF the
farming population OF country are more indicative
OF its civilization than all of Its churches and
now among thinking men is how the comfort,
prosperity and intelligence of the agricultural
population be best promoted. This question
being agtated III all European countries.
The American system OF landholdipg Is the founda-
tion of great popular content and ambition II Is to
tho division aud subdivision OF the land. much rs
their devotion to the institutions OF learning and
religion and their determination to secure
social and religious rights. that our fore
fathers their success in establishing
free government. 1t Is this system which is
attracting the attention Of English statesmen such
Bright and Gladstone, and IL is really this system
that has been discussed in the famous controversy
between Beaconsield and Lord Harrington. The
OF the citizen proprietorship OF America tor the
peasant proprietorship of the old countries would
result IN great social aud material progress.
The judges appointed for the cattle exhibit finished
their work yesterday. but the result will not be
known till next week. The judges appointed on
cheese and butter commence work to-day.
The New York herald., 1879-12-12

returned. grew sick. my eyes became dim. my
head swan. l staggered to the window. tried
to open ii and fell beside il unconscious.
When / recovered IT morning. and heard
voice in the corridor asking servant
II any one had come out of that room. heard her
answer III the negative. and then as l opened the
door met the detective face face fell to think
ing after that and made up my mind that anses-
thetics had been used to stupefy me- that my bag
gage could be examined and the paper secured. If
1t plot of the Senator and his friends it miser
ably miscarried. / had not the coveted parcel
with me, and except sickening and thoroughly
Frightening me it was fruitless. / went to Head
quarters and had . detective-Dorsey I think his
name was-detailed upon the case. l felt confident
that my debtor concerned in it, and he and his
friend were detained in the Office of legal firm
down town till inquiry made. but there
was not sufficient evidence. it seems. to warrant
their arrest.
Mr.. WILKINS ADVENTURE.
THAT was the only time an attempt was made to
secure the papers by such violent means. In fact
fancied that proceedings ! WAS about to undertake
would relieve me OF all concern about them when
my brother came from Boston to this city. did
not understand that he was being duped at first.
Neither did he, poor boy. But soon l came to
realize that thefe purpose in leading him into
plying him with liquor 1t was the secret
of the papers whereabouts that was being sought,
aud he was believed to be its custodian in common
with myself. To that. satisfied, was owing
his blunder Wednesday night when he LETT the
rob him of his reason. I have been parted from
my husband for years now" said Mrs. Tilby in con.
clusion "and have scruples in invoking upon
those who have wronged me the laws severest PEN
alties. Wait for a few weeks! There VIII be
denouement that will astonish people,.
The New York herald., 1879-12-12
PARIS GREEN AND WINE.

Huldah Zetcrt. German girl eighteen years Of
age. employed as q domestic In the family OF Mr.
Charles Barth. residing at No. ~ Waverey street
Jersey City Heigha. was arrested at one O'Clock
yesterday morning, at the instance OF her employer
q charge Of disorderly conduct. When the girl
arraigned before Police Justice Peoubet yester
day. at ten o'clock AIR Barth made an additional
charge against her OF attempting to poison
his wife. He testified that two weeks
ago the girl applied to has wife for q position but
employers were. She was young, evidently hungry,
employed her. On Wednesday the girl procured
some paris green from q neighboring paint store
which she emptied into bottle of wine. In the
evening she asked Mrs. Barth drink glass of the
wine but the lady had heard from little girl that
huldsh had bought paris green and refused to
drink. The domestic then offered 1t to a
little girl. who also refused to drink
It, The servant grew angry because they
would not drink the wine and Mrs. Barth asked her
IL she hadn't put poison in it. She confessed that
she had and ran out OF the house, She was found
afterward hidden in the woodshed under bundle OF
old clothes. All efforts to her or to get her
into the house were useless and the family were
Obliged to cause her arrest The bottle OF wine had
been taken by Detective Douglass to Dr. Hornblower
OF Hoboken avenue, who, after making an analysis
declared that II contained paris green. Huldah re-
fused to make any statement In the Police Court ana
Justice Peloubet committed her to await an examina
ton by County PLY ysican Converse. She is believed
to be insane.
The New York herald., 1879-12-12

sued a decree dated November 81. 1879. appointing
the following gentlemen IS committee of reception.
viz B. Correoso. j. b. Poyo. N. A. Guerrero Rafael
Aizpuru. Manuel j. Hurtado j. A. Sosa A, r. G.. de
Paredes and Jose A. Arrange. of Panama. aud Jose A.
Cespedes s. W. ID. Jackson. Tracy Robinson. Il. r.
Cowan. j. Hugg. A. zubieta and Juan " Maal. of
Colon The government has also appropriated the
necessary funds to meet the expenses of first class
reception, and it is expected that there will be
grand time
REVOLUTIONARY NEWS.
The following telegram has been received. via
Buenaxenturs. from General Eliseo Payan at Buga:-
Under date Of the 10th have been advised from
Ibagu3 that it is a fact that Tolima is in arms
General Delacio Delejado is at Chicora with 800
by many pueblos. who have elevated the
standard of his party the INDEPENDENT. Ibagne.
the capital, has been occupied by the forces of the
independents. under Colonel Julio Cailedo. who.
previous the occupation. captured at Barro
Blanco Don Eeodoro Urbe and two cargoes OF car
trdges, which the latter had purchased ut Salento.
The forces which had held Ibasu5 under the COM
north. General W. lbailez. the Colombian Secretary
of War. was at Amfalema with the battalion No.
of the Colombian line. The Seventh battalion was
at Honda The arms and ammunition which were
being conveyed from Antioquia for the government
of Tolima. by way Of the plateau of Ruiz cap
tured by the independents with the oxen conductors
&C.. and the telegraph between Ibague and Amba-
lena destroyed. In the interior of Antioquia
there was alarm. The Assembly is completely di-
vded and the same may be said OF the entire STATE
particularly at Mapizales.
The object of these military movements is prob
ably the complete overthrow of tho Renjifo party.
and their removal from power in the States in which
that faction OF the liberal party still dominates.
The Legislative Assembly of tho State OF Panama
tino Arosemna Presidents Seiior Juan Jose Miro.
Vice Presidents Sehor Jose Maria Urrutia A.. Desg-
nado Sehor Jose Juan dc Ycazx, Secretary.
Tho Peruvian torpedo boat which hus been at
Panama for several months, detained by the gov
ernment as contraband of. war; has last sailed for
Peru. The Hawaiian Consul granted license and q
flag. and she LETT here flying the coors Of the King
Of the Sandwich Islands. She is o fast craft.