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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01

| EAsrERx Nsara CARsLIxA TRucK FAaN-
ING. As considerable interest 10 new felt
in the subject Of Trucking. We have gsth-
cred some items connected With oar dsubse
crsp system Of farming near Newbern. A
large number Of our farmers plant . few
each in ssrly peas and early Irish potatoes
in February; the crop is marketed during
diately planted in cotton. which natures IN
October and November. The discovery Of
our ability to do this has advanced the
price Of land around Newbern to nearly
double former prices and is bringing pros
peritv to cur section both in employment
Of labor and in profit to our farmers. We
give the result Of u few crops that have
come under the writer's observation:
J. L. RHEIMS crop Of peas netted him,
after paying all expenses for boxes, pick
ing, freight and commissions, as follows
Year 1873, 30 acres, net $53 per acre.
Year 1879. IS acres, net S42 per acre.
Year 1880. rs acres, net S53 per acre.
Jones 4 Aliens crop of peas on 4 acres,
after deiucting all expenses for boxes, pick
ing. freight and commission, sold as fol-
lows:
Year 1878. four acres, 1888.
Year 1879, four acres, $l75.
Year 1890. four acres 1921.
Enoch Wadsworth, 81 acres peas sold to
net 1915.
r. T. Justice. 4 acres peas sold to net
s504.
DR.. Smallwood, Ia acres peas sold to net
$llS.
f. r. Dudley, 4 acres peas sold 10 net
1878.
The largest yield of Peas per acre was
obtained bv a colored man, Jesse Brooks.
| He planted nine acres on his own farm a
few miles South Of Newbern, and when
nearly ready to pick, he sold two acres OF
the crop at 800 per acre, and gathered from
the other seven acres, 92l boxes peas, the
average being 13l boxes per acre. The
Irish potato crop has generally proved a
success; j. L.. Rhem, Of this city reports:
Year 1878, II acres sold to net SAT per acre.
Year 1870. IS acres +" " 4" $45 per acre.
Year 1880, so acres /" /" S4S per acre.
E. B. Cox planted 5 acres potatoes this
wear and sold 2O5 barrels, and will proba-
bly, net about 500 per acre.
l.. NJ. Ironmonger sold, from acres,
375 barrels, and Will net about $l25 per
acre.
There were shipped from this place
over twenty thousand boxes peas during the
months of April and May of this year, and
! over 5000 barrels potatoes. 1t cost about
FIVE dollars to manure each acre of pea
land, though the bulk Of the above men
toned crops had less than that amount
each acre Of peas yields about one ton of
forage. Our Truckers are now shipping
tomatoes, cucumbers etc.-Geo. Alien, IN
| Newbermiun, June D, 1880.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01

TINE TO CUT TIMBER.-July and August
are the best months for cutting timber. that
it may be the most durable. The growth
of the year is we'll nigh over, and if the
trees are allowed to lie until the green fol
iage dries upon them, the greater portion
Of the sap is thereby withdrawn from the
wood and the seasoning is rapid and per-
feet. Cut in midsummer, insects are much
less liable to attack the wood, which is an
important point with some kinds Of timber
like the hickory, etc.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01
ANGoRA GOAT CoMPANY.-The Lcgisla

ANGoRA GOAT CoMPANY.-The Lcgisla-
ture of Virginia, has recently granted a
character for the incorporation of a com
pany. to be known as the 'Virgin!a Angora
Company Up to the present time in tt is
country, the growth of the Angola goat
has not been a source of very great income
to those thus engaged, but with a consid-
cradle demand for the goods made from the
hair of this goat, and the admirable adap-
ton of portions of Virginia to the animal,
we may reasonably anticipate a profitable
issue to the new impetus given to the An
CORA goat Enterprise.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01
THE MISTAKE OF HER LIFE.-The Com

THE MISTAKE OF HER LIFE.-The Com
Jesse de Corroleds was p%romenading on the
gallery of the hotel at Wiesbaden when a
gentleman ran up the steps and accosted
her. ''Bon jour, Madame lie Comtesse, he
said, smiling. The countess drew herself
up. Sir /! l do not know you,' she an
swered, stitfly. Indeed! then | am %unfort-
innate. But madame is not so easily for
gotten, said the stranger, atfably. Sir F,
you are very insolent, and | desire you will
quit my presence" said the lady. haughti-
ly. The gentlemen looked surprised and
confused, but finally bowed silently and
withdrew. ''Who is that %impudent fellow
| think l have seen his bald head before, >
said the countess to a servant who was pass
ing. Hush, madame, that is the prince
of Wales" answered the maid. The coun-
tess shrieked and tainted. As she died
four days aftd4 her death was attributed to
that unfortunate event. She could not sur
ylve the anguish of such a charming dis
tinctiOn thrown away.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01
Hor Tie rAnMun AND NDCxAxu.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., etc
Of Berthe County. t'-


WINDSOR. N. c., Juns ., 1880.
The Iaferior court vas Ia session lsst
week. The docket WAS small; the fees
smaller.
Ga Saturday last Prot. George T. Win.
stem addressed the people Of u county at
the court house. Subject, the ''University
of North Carolina" The speaker in strong
forcible language explained the present
system Of instruction at Chapel Hill. set
ting forthwith great precision, the facilities
for learning. the order and good morals
which obtain among the students. the lib.
eral advantages offered by the State and
the faculty to those who are unable to de
fray the expenses Of education, the cost to
all Of living, the agricultural features of the
institution. the Normal School and many
other points of interest and advantage to
the people of North Carolina who have
children to educate, Pref. Winston in an
eloquent speaker.
Crops good. Rain needed. Thermome-
ter 100 above zero. BERTHE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01

-Huins been asked by several persons during the
:. week whether the account in this column 10 heti-
Ff;ous. / take occasion to repeat that every fact and in
t,.nt related In this narrative from beginning to end
os,ally occurred AZ stated; the description in many
stances being taken Verbatim from my journal notes,
do AZ even date. X. A.. =.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01

Senator Withers, of Virginia, met with
a somewhat serious accident. He was
badly Gu: in the heel by a moving blade.
He will be laid up for soma time.-.Star.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01

The nomination of Hancock ~insures
justice to the memory Of Mrs. Surratt and
renewed execration for Andy Johnson, by
bringing up afresh the circumstances of the
murder.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01

Crops good. Rain needed. Thermome-
ter 100 above zero. BERTHE.
"HEwERs OF WOOD AND DRAWERS OF
WATER. This is exactly the relation in
which the Democratic press stands to the
party in North Carolina. Every loud
mouthed demagogue can elaborate upon the
power the press when a point is to be car
ried but as soon as his purposes are accom-
plished, he looses sight of this power. The
press in this State are truly the 'hewers of
OF wood and drawers of Water for the Dem
ocratic party. The editorial fraternity must
90 the drudgery for the party leaders, and
II any member of that fraternity shows the
least independence of thought he is abused,
slandered, and his democracy questioned.
Look for a moment at the numerous cases of
party ingratitude. The first is of S. A.
Ashe, editor the Raleigh Observer. For four
years he has held the thankless and MONEY!
less position of Chairman of the Democratic
State Executive Committee. He has filled
the position well. He is as sound a Demo
man as evor breathed North Carolina air.
smooth sailing. We have no further
necessity for editorial lackey-boys.
We have nothing to say against the
eloquent Mr.. Coke, Capt. Ashes successor,
but we cannot see why Capt. Ashes sad
miration" of Democratic affairs during the
last four years could not have been en-
dorsed. We must endorse the administra-
ton of every one of the present State off
GERS save one. We said we could not see
why Capt. Ashe was ousted but we are a
little too fast, we think we can see why it
was. Capt. Ashe is editor Of one Of our
metropolitan daIies h allowed, in the
columns Of his paper, an impartial discuss
sion of merits of the various candidates,
and there were some things in that discus
sion not very favorable to certain parties.
Three other editors were completely snow
ed under in the recent convention. The
Democratic convention says you gentlemen,
must take back seats until we call tor you.
When the din Of battle comes, we want
you in the front; but the places Of honor
and profit must be reserved for the pro-
fessional politician.
Nc other class of men on Gods earth
would tamely submit to such things. But
the Democratic press, without murmuring,
have born the heat and toll always. They
keep within the party lines, when, if the
woods were full' of independent candi-
dates, it would benefit their pockets very
much more Salisbury Democrut.
Bro. Mclaughlin might nave added that
the dawn of a Journalistic Fourth of July
is at hand. The seemingly meek submits
sion Of the State press to the whims of am
| bilious Gemagogues was due not to subser-
viency but to PATRIOTISM. Since the
wa we have swallowed all sorts Of Platforms,
and all manner Of candidates, simply be
cause a solid South" a solid Democracy,
was our sole hope. But after the 10 of No
vember prox. there will be no longer any
need for bowling to the Party lash.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-01
For the FARMER AND MECHANIC.
Durham News.

Hot, dry, dull and dusty, and news very
scarce. Thermometer stood 1905 yesterday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
To Our Patrons.

II is our desire Ms soon as practicable,
to materially change the form of this
paper from patent" to an all printed
al home one. 1t will then allow us full
control of our columns and give greater
advantages to our advertising patrons,
and in many instances iresher and more
desirable news to our readers. A patent
inside or outside paper is good deal
like boarding house hash, you can't tell
what fellow has chcwcd it before you.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
AIHnkato.

The returns of the late census demon
strates tho pleasing fact that Mankat'
is the fifth city in the State in point o.
population, and among the first in p"in
of natural facilities. Situated in the
Eden valley of the Minnesota, it is sur
rounded by fertile and undulatin%
farming lands, pleasantly diversified
with rolling prairics, vast belts I"
timber, oak openings, numerous lake.
and streams, with their accompanying
meadows, waterfalls, wooded ravinc'
and lofty bluffs, which impart variety
grandeur and picturesque beauty To IT,
scenery; while IN abundance Of splcn
did stone, lime and brick are easily
quaricd or manufactured. In fact
Mankato possesses nearly every natura
facility for the encouragement of tho
settler, artisan, manufacturer and trades
man. This point is 10y natural laws
destined TO become the key TO the whole
southwestern portion of the State. II,
numerous railroads will soon be in.
creased and radiate in every possible
direction its manufacturing industries
are rapidly augmcnting and sending
their products for miles around, while
the business men are keeping pace with
the times and extending their trade 10
meet the cxigcncics of the occasion.
We have indeed all the elements for
a greater growth in the future than has
been made in the past, and by another
census we hope and expect to sec Man
forward and be the third city in the
state instead Of the fifth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
Democratic Convention.

The Democrats of tho First district
met in convention ut Owatonna yes.
terday, with q full representation.
The majority of the delegates had
anticipated the unanimous nomination
of Hon. M. J. Severance of this place,
despite his many previous protesta.
lions, and their disappointment was
great when Mr.. Severance persist
emily refused to accept the position
He told them that he enjoyed life
much better In the bosom of his owl
family than holding the most lucra
tive Office in the gift of the people
Perhaps the idea that he would only
he able to hold the Office two years Il
elected, had great weight In Mr.
Severance's decision. and To break ~
his extensive law practice for so short
time would be detrimental. TIL,
convention elected Dick Jones o.
Rochester, permanent chairman, ant
ut once proceeded to business. Upoi
the informal ballot the names Of
Buck, Severance, and Wells, were pu
in nomination, but upon the forma
ballot, Mr.. Buck arose and in apprO
pirate language, moved the nomina
ton of ii. II. Wells Of Preston, b.
acclamation, rs the nominee of tn
convention. 1t was accepted unan
imously. The convention then nd
iOurned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
fGrms---$l.5O per Year in Advance.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
SAI.UTATOIiY.

Without presumption or apology, we
at once enter this field of journalism
with n full determination to make the
FREE PHKss leading exponent of the
principles of the Republican party
throughout the Minnesota valley Ia
clearly and honestly state our con
Victions without fear or favor; Ia
identify ourselves with the best interests
Of the city of Mankato in particular
and the county of Blue Earth in general
Sufficient attention will be paid to the
local field and proper care he paid Il
its thorough cultivation, so ~ To pro
duce results satisfactory Ia both Gun
readers and ourselves. We claim IL
now possess one of the finest equipped
printing establishment in the State with
but very few exceptions, and with these
acquired faculties will cndcavor Il
satisfy all who may desire work in oul
line. WOODARD " FOSs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
The Congressional Middle.

There Is apparently great S0licitudc
on the part of many in town. rs to
what our ideas are upon the difficulty
now existing in the First Congress,
siaal District, and one of the great,
est impediments that We have en-
countered since coming here is find.
ing the status of the Republicans of
Mankato, upon the same subject,
We have been the recipients OF
considerable wholesome advice from
all sides, which has been courtcously
received and placed on Tile.
No one can regret the irreconcil
able difference of opinion that exists
in district that has always been
unanimous in giving overwhelming
Republican majorities than we. ON
desire has always been to accept any
honorable and impartial mode of set
Element that would he acceptable tC
both factions, but the various PROPOSE
tions that have been submitted hay,
been objected to, on the ground OF
Partially and inconsistency. Mr.
Dunnell's rejection of Wards last
proposition appears to have CLOSED
the door for any further negotiation,
between the two candidates. Boil
have signiiied their determination
and willingness To submit their res
pective claims 10 the voters ut III,
polls for justification. About al
there is for the voters to do is Il
carefully weigh in their own minds
the qualifications and ability of the
two candidates and cast their strength
for the one who they consider eau
and will do them and the district the
most good. AS the day of election
approaches we think the greater
mass of Republicans will rally to The
support of one of the candidates Will
this object in view TO save the posi-
BILE election Of II democrat, and Will,
we have located here 0stcnSibly fol
business purposes, We shall not be dila
tory about expressing our views NOR,
clearly upon this complex question Il,
the canvass advances.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Tho prophetic vision Of some of our
contemporaries have for some time
anticipated our removal to Mankato to
publish paper in the interest of "Dun-
nell and the postoilice." How fortunate
u must be to possess such vivid imagin-
atoms, with power TO penetrate the
mysteries OF the future and prophesy of
the things to be. But rest your troubled
souls prophetic mortals and keep your
weather oye open for squalls. We are
under no particular obligations to Mr..
Dunnell or any one else in locating here
but act wholly upon our own response
bility neither have we come to publish
q paper in the interests of the post
Office, knowing by past experience that
the individual who runs TINT Office is
amply able To care for himself. In our
advocacy of politics it will not be so
much the men, as the principles
enunciated by the Republican party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
Minnesota State mud County Fairs.

Wells, the democratic nominee OF
the First district is one of those every
nice men," n little too good for this
world, but yet too deeply absorbed il
calculating his "shent per silent
to enter the kingdom. His little
double back action game with thu
grcenbackers will not down ut hi!
bidding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Because Frank Meade. of Fargo,
who has been n life long democrat,
declares his intention of supporting
Garfield and Arthur, the democratic
Journal calls him adcsertcr. Wearc
afraid the latter Journal'sare too par.
tial, for the numbers that have and
are initiating Meadc's example would
ill columns of the democratic papers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Wade Hampton, We are told, Il an honorable
man, and must be believed. so are the men who
stun ballot. boxes, stun the census, and form In
rifle clubs honorable men. They all helped 10
send Wade Hampton Ia the senate, where no sitS
as the representative Of bulldozcrs and Tissue.
ballot operators. Unqucstionahly he II one oi
tho hest nf the southern leaders, hut, after The
cNpcIir they have juSt had with him, the
voters Of the North ATE not going To trust their
boasts that Wade Hampton Is It's best sample Of
an honorable MANN. y. Tribune,
If Wade Hampton is one of the
best specimens Of IN honorable man
in the democratic party, God pity the
party. Wade Hampton and his red
shirt clubs and South Carolina kukluX
can only find their true aillnities and
most honorable associates, in q. &.
Lamar and his Guile butchers of the
Chisholm family. Both these men,
Hampton and Lamar, have been
prominent instigators and apologists
for crimes and outragcs that have
diSgraccd this nation in the estimation
of every intelligent man in christcn'
dom, and the perfect silence or apol'
Ogics with which they have been
passed over by the democratic press
ana political orators. leaves no room
Ia doubt that both are held in the as
timation of the democracy rs flaming
samples of honorable men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The Owatonna Journal has long
article showing that Imprisonment
for debt Is practiced in Minnesota,
and cites in proof the fact that man
is in Jail ut that place for cheating q
landlady out of his board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Wade Ilampton's recent speech
in Virginia, exposed the ultimate
hopes of the Southern democracy 1
tribe too much, and now he is max
ing matters worse 10y his profuse ex
cuscs that he didn't mean what he
said, or probably said what he didn't
mean. At any rate the true inward
ness of the Southern feeling is draw
ing large numbers of Northern Demo,
Gratis into the Republican camp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03
LAND OyyIcE At WoRTnISasoN, MINI.

Notice IL hereby given that the following nam.
cd settler has Hled notice Of his intention 10
make final proof In support OF his claim, and re.
cure anal entry thereof before the CLERK Of Court
Of Blue Rarth county. at Mankato, Mimi, on
Tuesday, September %, 1880. Homestead APP.
plication s963, viz: Anna Dyer, widow OF Charles
Dyer deceased, for the NAN W. Sec ~ TIP 100
Il 20, and names the following as bis witnesses,
viz: Frederick Miller, John Chase, John Hussy
and Joseph sprague, all OF MapletOn.
MONS GRINAGER, Register.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

What IL blessed privilege it is
that we don't all think alike. While
many are clustering the air with de-
nmciatiOnS against Dunnell in this
ncighborhoOd, our next door neigh
boris ut Lake Crystal, say that it
looks as if he would sweep every
thing before him, and Il corrcspon
dent from there says that Dunncll's
speech last week was enthusiastically
received and endorsed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The Jackson RepWbiic reports that
Mr.. WIN. McClelland last week sold
stock valued ut 81 ,266, for which he
paid $500 q year ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Dunncll had Il most enthusiastic
reception ut WOrthington. The court
house where he spoke was packed
and many were unable to gain even
standing room.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The leading opponents of the green
back party have seen the fallacy of
any farther attempt to amalgamatc
themselves with thedemOcratic party
and are now urging their followers Ia
east off all democratic prOclivitirS
that they may have and run the ma
chine on their own platform.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The Martin County Sentinel says,
that A. l.. Ward Of that county has
sold fifteen hundred dollars worth of
cattle this year, signifying that stock
raising pays.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

On Wednesday last, in excavating
on the fair grounds in Red Wing, the
remains of twelve full grown human
beings were exhumed. Indians III
supposed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The Candy Mews has just learned
that there's trouble In the First dis.
trict.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

w. c. Rice writes to the Red Wing
Republican that Goodhue county IS
"alive" with chinch bugs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

st. Julien will trot at Washington,
ID. c., October 9th, against his best
time-which will probably be about
300, at Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The Rochester Post says that there
has been an unprecedented number
of entities ut the State Fair now in
progress at that place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

"The greenback party has lost its
grip since gold and greenbacks
reached the same level"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Mr.. Easton shipped from Chatfield
q 900 lbs. of wool TO Racine, Wis.,,
the product Of his MaplewoOd and
Chatiield farms.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

The treasury department estimates
that about - ,OO0,0 of foreign gold
will arrive at New York each week
until the LIST of November.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-09-03

Weaver still clings to the forloln
hope that the Greenbackers carried
Alabama. Hope is good thing to
have, but it requires heap Of it to
wipe out 60, 900 democratic majoritieS.