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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-07

GLEANINGs OF News. From the Colds
boro Messenger we learn that the Democrats
of Halifax nominated Spier Whitaker, Esq,
for the Senate: W.. III. Day and DIR. NJ. L.
Savage for the House; A.. B. Hill for Sheriff,
and a full county ticket. The Democrats of
Wayne nominated w. T. Dortch for the
Senate II. f. Granger and Geo. c. Buchan
for the House r. w. Edgerton, Register :
j. j. Barden Treas; DR.. G.. l.. Kirby, Coro-
uer; and A. l.. Swinson Surveyor. A reso-
luton ccmplimenting Julius A Bonitz, ESQ.
of the Messenger, for his services In behalf
of the party was adopted on motion of
Mr.. Griswold. Mr.: Chas. B. Ayecock and
Prot. + a ger made neat speeches and were
followed by one from Mr.. Dortch. -The
Republicans of Johnston county have nomi-
mated b. Il. Hinnant for the Senate, w. T..
Cox and John a. Snipes for the House. ID.
w. Fuller for Sheriff and Richard Phillips
for Register. -Thet two Republicans fac
lions III this county were In council saturday.
The Copeland-Robinson-W assom- Hubbs
faction, claiming to be the regulars, held
their county convention and nominated a
full ticket as follows W. L. Faircloth for the
Senate. VIM. A. Deans and Geo. T. Was
som for the House. VIM. B. Field for
Sheriff. Jonathan Pearson for Register.
Giles kornegay for Treasurer. Levi for
Corner and n. p. Edgerton for Surveyor.
1.-Two negro medicine wonders, dressed
IN. Indians costumes. were gobbled up by
Dep. L. ). NJ. Woods, for selling their com
pounds minus without the revenue stamps.
Jailed.-The gin house of Messrs. Wig.
gins d O'Berry near Dudley, was destroy
ed by fire Thursday last, together with
about seventeen bales of cotton. No insur-
ance. Loss estimated at 81. SOO.-Mr.
VIM. A. Deans had the misfortune to have
his hand badly lacerated on Thursday last
by his cotton gin. Rupert Hines, the Is
year old son of Mr.. Eli ]. Hines. met a
similar misfortune last week and lost two
of his tngers.--The Republicans of
Granville nominated w. K. jenkins for the
Senate; G.. w. Rogers and w. P. Hayes
(black) for the House John w. Belts for
Sheriff; G. P. Hester for Register.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-07

DoN'T FoRGET-Business men who wish
n invite the visits and custom of the ten
thousand strangers attending the State Fair,
would do ell to send a card to the Farmer
and Mechanic, which will issue a mammoth
special edition Cllustratedl On TUESDAY
MoRNING, to be distributed during that day,
and throughout the week Persons adver-
Using to the amount of 3 in this number
will receive 30 copies to hand out to their
customers. And 30 copies for each add
tional 81. Send your orders by Saturday.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-07

John Merritt was acquitted Of the muir
der of Hicks at Weldon. Judge Graves
told him he owed his lite to the soft-keart-
edness of the jury.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-07

SAD CASE OF DROWNING. Last Tursdav
evening Mr.. Smith, who resides at Capon
Bridge, was riding on the river in a boat
with a young lady to whom he expected to
be married next week. The young lady was
handling the oar, and fell out. Mr.. Smith
jumped on; to save her. The young lady.
however swan near the shore, and on look.
ing back found that her lover was about
drowning. She started to swim to him. but
before she reached the spot he sank.-Shen-
amioah Hcruhi.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-07

The Gar has taken the Princess
Dolgorouski as his Morganatic wife. Com
mon men call it staying out "at the Lodge
to initiate a fellow.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-10-07

In the beautiful county Of Caldwell last
week Tennyson McCloud, aged IS, was
Joined in marriage with Dorcas Turnmire,
aged 80. Mark you the Pathological pecu-
liarity of these names Tennyson Make
as Dorcas Turnmire is plain and practical as
a pitchfork. Yet assimilated in the sweet
unity of Loves Young Dream, their lives
henceforth shall flow on, flow ever, peace
full as two ri. lets joined in a river
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
japanese Parents.

81 never saw people take so much de-
light in their Children" writes Miss
Bird in her new book on the japanese,
sc carrying them about or holding their
hands in walking, watching and enter
ing into their games, supplying them
constantly with toys, taking them to pic
MICS and festivals, and never being con-
tent to be without them. Both father
and mother take pride in their children.
It is most amusing about 6 o'clock
every morning, to see twelve or four
teen men sitting on low wall, each
with child or two in his arms, fond
ling and playing with it, and showing
off its physique and intelligence. At
night, after the houses are shut up,
looking through the long fringe of rope
or ratten which conceal the sliding door,
you see the naked father bending his
ugly, kindly face over gentle-looking
baby; and the mother, who more often
than not has dropped the kimono from
her shoulders, unfolding two children
destitute of clothing in her arms. The
children, though for our ideas too gentle
and formal, are very prepossessing in
looks and behavior. They are little men
and women, rather than children, and
their old-fashioned appearance is aided
by their dress, which is the same as that
of adults"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
A " Tea Bus"
From the PHI Mall Gazette. ]


An American is about to carry out
the railway dining-car system in novel
direction. He has designed especially
for the use of Londoners, '' tea bus. %
In this vehicle there will be every ac-
commodation for five o'clock tea" It
is expected that the bus will be great
favorite with the ladies, who will take
advantage of it not merely for shopping
purposes, but also as pleasant way of
spending the afternoon and having
agreeable chats with each other over
their tea-cups. A narrow table runs
along the middle of the vehicle, and be-
hind the seats there Will be room for the
conductor to wait on the tea drinkers.
Water will be boiledin alittle apparatus
beneath the seat of the driver, the tap
being inside the bus, so that kettles
may be filled without difficulty The
tires of the wheels are to be india rub
Der, to prevent unpleasant jolting, and
the springs of the carriage will be adj
justed on an entirely new and improved
principle, insuring the complete ease and
comfort of its occupants. With plen-
tiful supply of biscuits and bread and
butter the scheme may prove success;
but the bus will have to be driven with
extreme care, for the horrors of col
ision in the street will be enhanced by
broken crockery and boiling water.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ~, 1880
the FiRESIDE CHRISTMAS.

TWILIGHT.
Atween the daylight and the night
L watch the swiftly fading light
That dips the herlock's shade more deep,
And makes the wreathed ivies creep
In heavier masses round the doors,
While 'cross the time-worn oaken floors
The wavering lines of freight fly
From fires of Christmas revelry.
The stockings by the chimney-side,
The generous logs that heap it wide,
Stir memories that bring again
The long-ost joy and hope and pain;
These with unheeding eyes we see
About the glistening Christmas tree
For far-off years stand silent by,
Nor mingle with tue revelry.
The radiant earth sleeps clad in white,
But Christmas cheer hath Christmas night
The woodland odors on the air
Work their sweet spell to Danish care.
And in the Joy of childhood's play
Our hearts break blossom and are gay
The sweetness of life's cup we try
With merry Christmas revelry.
Rich are the stones of garnered time;
High beats the pulse of need sublime;
Strong is the comradeship of years;
Keen is the fellowship of tears;
None are forgot, our love is Strong
And does the present hour no wrong,
Tho voiceless faces linger nigh
And share our Christmas revelry.
Mrs. d. r. II. Gooddle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
CHRISTMAS AT UMBERLY.

The Winnerton's lived in Umberly,
and were just the jolliest, happiest, fam
lily you ever saw. Umberly was the
name Mr.. Winnerton had given to his
home, which he had purchased a little
way out of the big city, for he wanted
his boys and girls to have pure air and
chance to grow strong by roaming
about.
Mabel, the baby, was the family pet;
Johnnie was only two years older; aud
above them, Like pair of steps going up
and up, were three more-Blanche, and
Edith, and Dick. Dick. the eldest, was
the rogue of the family, sure to get into
trouble, and as sure to come out all
right. and land on his feet. Dick was
the only one considered old enough to
go into the city to school. The others
studied with mamma at home.
One bright Decembsr morning, Dick
sprang from the horse-cars at the corner
of the street where his school was, and
slowly sauntered along until he came to
an old house where Sandy Dooley lived
in the cellar. Now, Sandy had worked
for Dicks father for many years. He
was a wood-sawyer, and as the boy came
near he saw him standing, saw In hand,
near the cellar door.
"Good morning, Sandy" said Dick.
"Good morning, young gintleman. y
replied Sandy. Hould ON till / show
you something" And away went
Sandy, with his ragged boots gathering
down the steps
"I1l play him trick, said Dick.
He's left his precious old saw behind;
and I'll hide it just for fun"
Dick seized it, and was just running
to hide it behind an open door near by.
when rough hand was laid on his
shoulder and voice exclaimed:
"Ye're caught now; you bad boy, a.
stealth from poor man."
"I'm not thief. It's only Sandy's,
and want to play joke on him." said
Dick, trying his best to shake off the
woman's hand.
"A joke is it Well, you're young
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
LAMPLIGHT.

While the Christmas bells are ringing,
And the tapers burning clear,
Join us, friends and travellers, bringing
Music for the passing year;
We have borne the wintry weather,
Wind and storm we would not miss,
We will now be glad together
Drink to health and happiness,
Hear the merry sleigh-bells jingle
Clear above the creaking snow,
While our pulses leap and Jingle,
Fancy following where they go;
Other errands we are finding,
FOR our thought is one, beneath
Many right good wishes binding
In the magic holly wreath.
We were with them, gaily, kindly,
And their burden one with ours;
We forsake our sorrow, blindly,
Cover up our grief with flowers;
Clasp we hands above our altar,
Thus forget conscious wrong,
Tho our happy voices falter
In the oldtime Christmas song!
Dora Read Gocddls
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
And the stranger walked in?" said

And the stranger walked in?" said
Hannah, who opened the door.
And the stranger walked in. and found
Mr.. Winnerton on the very top seat of
| the step-ladder, holding q huge doll in
his hand. which was marked "For
Norah. " When the gentleman entered
Mr.. Winnerton sprang down, threw his
smoking-cap of, and, gazing the doll into
Norah 8 ready arms. extended his hand.
"You are stranger, sir, and find me
playing Harlequin for my little folks;
but you are right welcome"
"You wrote notice for the paper,
sir, and gave some initials. 1t WAS
brought to my notice about ten o'clock
last night. I have travelled every mo-
ment since, and am here to know the
worst or best you can tell me- Myname
is William Sunderland; and
L was captain of cavalry company dur
ing our war. / left my wife in Europe,
with our child, too weak, after long
illness, to come with me when the call
came for more troops She urged me to
leave her, and ] did SO, after receiving q
promise that her family in England
would send her to me. She sailed, l
learned, on the ill-fated "Aurora, and
no tidings ever reached me- [ sup
posed all lost. Indeed, the papers said
SO. The anxiety threw me into fever.
For months I was in the hospital, and
on recovering, plunged again into the
thickest of the fight. Last evening,
while sitting with an old friend, picked
up New York paper and read your no.
tice. In five minutes I was on the cars.
What can you tell me, sir ?"
The stranger had spoke rapidly, and
every one stood breathless, looking in
tently at him.
"My dear friend" said Mr.. Winner
ton, while the tears stood in his eyes,
81 think we have your child here with
us. And this kind Irish friend of ours
will tell you the story of your wife's last
days"
Mrs. Dooley ran from the room, and
brought the pictures, carefully wrapped
in cotton. Mrs. Winnerton greeted the
stranger, and then produced the prayer
book and Bible.
"They were Marian's," he said, sadly.
"My poor, pocr darling!"
For few moments no one spoke in
face in his hands. Then Mrs. Winner
ton led Norah to her father.
"That must be my little Lilianp'
said he, "my baby Lillian! Her eyes
are like Marian's. Papa has but one
arm for you, my darling" said he, as he
held her long and close to his breast.
Then the story was all told, and the
gallant captain insisted on the family
merriment being renewed. 81 shall be
quite content to look on" he said, "and
convince myself that L am not dream
ing No dream, indeed, with Lilian's
arm around his neck and Lilian's voice
saying; ooh! papa, papa! 1 was sure
you would come for me. Mamma said
so, and prayed such sweet little prayer
for you every night. And now you must
never, never go away"
"Never without you, my precious,
said the captain. Kind, generous-heart
ed Mrs. Dooley received handsome re-
ward for her goodness to the sick stran
ger; and Dick, who was nearly wild over
the real live "captain, who could tel
stories about the war" shouted: "Oh
Norah, Norah! You wouldn't have haC
him if L hadn't taken Sandy's saw
After all, it was such glad, GOOD
Christmas at Umberly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22

DIR. T.. G. HARNESS died in Cleve-
land, recently, in his elghtieth year. He
was born in Washington county, N. Y,
and educated at Union college, but had
for fifty years taken prominent part in
the business affairs of northern Ohio,
having been prompter and director OF
one of the first railroads built in the
state. He votedfo John Quincy Adams
for president, and has voted in every ma
tional election since. He was ON terms
of intimacy with Thomas Corwin, Salmon
P. Chase and Thomas Ewing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
DAYLIGHT,

4 shining arrow, swift and keen,
The young and eager morn lets 6y,-
A shaft to pierce the palid dawn,
And part the curtains OF the sky;
The frosty easement, glimmering chill,
Acros the shadowy room see,
When, with the first awakening thrill,
A mesa ,e comes to me.
without, the cold gray hills stand fast
Before the silver rim Of heaven,
Within, the shuddering night is passed.
And light and hope are freely given:
1 gaze, and lift my soul in prayer,
Awed by the solemn stress of morn,
For, loi the immortal Day is here
To us Child is born
We slept beneath the ban of night,
Whose seal on brow and eyelids lay,
But with the dawn receive our sight,
And hail the Christ at break of day!
On yonder hight we see her rise
The morning pas ionless and pale;
Our Priestess, with the Yestal eyes
Behind the twilight veil.
leave the CHI ldish voices mute,
Whose Christmas greetings sweeter chime.
And steal below with noiseless foot,
To seek alone the household shrine;
The hearth is cold, the altar bare,
But gifts and tokens piled above
Attest the old-time Offering there.
The sacrifice of love.
A stir, whisper overheard,
A pattering sound of baby feet:
4 burst of stihed laughter led
BY voices ringing sweet;
The wintry twilight slips away
And leaves my silent homage done;
While forward leaps the exultant day
Touched uy the rising sun
What eyes the holy vigil kept,
What hand prepared the Christmas cheer,
While still the votive maidens slept
The hallowod hour drew near?
Beyond our ken the mystery lies,
The love Divine we dare not say;
Yet hearts by human love made wise
May welcome Christmas Day!
Good Company. Elaine GooddIe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22
THE MANGER OF bethlehem.
BY DIR. y. g. HOLLAND.

81.
There's q song in the air
There's a star in the sky
There's mothers deep prayer
And baby's low cry
And the star rains it's fire while tho beautiful sing.
For the manager of Bethlehem cradles king.
There's turnut of joy
Ger the wonderful birth,
For the virgins sweet
Is the Lord of the earth.
Ave the star rains its fire and the beautiful sing
For the manger of Bethlehem cradles king.
In the light of that star
Lie the ages impearled;
And that song from afar
Has swept over the world.
Every hearth is afiarne, and the beautiful sing.
In the homes of the nations that Jesus is king
We rejoice in the light,
And we echo the song
That comes down through the night
From the heavenly throng.
aye! we shout to The lovely evangel they bring
And we greet in his cradle our Saviour and king.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22

CIVIL you take 'em on the half
shell?" asked the agreeable oyster
opener. ''No," said the stranger, re-
gardless of expense, "whole shell or
nothing. "-NeaU Orleans Piccyune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-12-22

and needs some learnln', like her
mother"
Mr.. and Mrs. Winnerton pondered
over the pictures for an hour that night,
as also little prayer-book and Bible,
which had written IN them only, "For
my darling, from Will" But they
could make nothing of them, and decided
to dream over it.
The result of the nights sleep was a
decision on Mr.. Winnerton's part to put
notice in the paper, and await results.
The notice appeared, but no response
came; and little Norah, all unconscious
of what was going on, laughed and
played with the othe, children. The
notice had been in all the city papers for
three days when Christmas morning
came bright and rosy. And great was
the JOY at Umberly, for every one had a
gift purchased for every one else, and
the Christmas tree, which no one had
seen but Mrs. Winnerton and her hus-
band, fairly blossomed with presents.
Christmas night came, and Papa Win
merton sat perched on some steps.
dressed in new dressing-gown and
smoking cap which Santa Claus had
just brought him, while he took the
presents for others off the tree. There
he sat, making funny speeches about
the gifts, when suddenly the door-beI
rang.
"Dear mel" said Mrs. Winnerton.
"who can come now? Everybody is
supposed to be at home Christmas
night.
sis this Mr.. Winnerton's residence ?"
asked somewhat hoarse voice.
Eyes, sir. Will you walk in 2" said
Hannah, who opened the door.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13
SAMPLES.
ltems Of Interest Called from State
Exchanges.

Items Of Interest Culled from State
Exchanges.
Large numbers Of cattle for sale in Reese
River Valley.
Jumping town lots IL now the order Of
the day in Candelaria.
The Elko Post wants the State Conven-
ton held in that place.
A bycicle has just been received at Reno,
the first ever brought to the town.
The extension Of the v. 4 T. Railroad to
Bodie will cost from 81. SOC. 900 TO 50, 000,-
900.
Superintendent Crawford hopes to start
up the full force Of the Mint on the 1ss Of
March.
The first accident occurred on the Nevada
Central on Saturday night. Three COWS
the victims.
Another man has been sent to the Insane
Asylum from Elks county. the fourth with
IN the past few weeks.
Elko Grange, Patrons Of Husbandry,
have arranged to give a grand Washington
ball, on the evening Of February 23d.
The Virginia Exempt Firemen's Associa-
ton has filed articles II Incorporation.
The purposes Of this society are to buy aud
sell real estate. to loan money, and to do
other business generally conducted BY
charitable associations.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13
COAST CULLIx0s.
News Notes Cleaned from varieus
sources.

News Notes Cleaned from Various
ROurces.
Gsrroters in Bodie.
Temperance revival in Salt Lake.
New Mexico has . society for the encour-
agement Of i'm migration.
The wife OF Congressman Berry died at
his homo In Sntter County. Thursday.
Washington Territory has elected .
Blaine delegation TO the National convsn-
ton.
The Colorado papers claim that 100. 900
votes will b cast In that State at the next
election.
Nearly 5000 have been subscribed In
San Francisco for the relief Of the Iaish
sufferers.
The Bodie News hears Of lot Of miners
who are arranging to visit Homer District
in the Spring.
The organization Of a Chinese Lodge Of
Free Nasons at Independence last week
vs. conducted by about 40 Cinnamon,
amoug whom were the Masters Of tho
postasad and salem Lodes.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13

will. 10 defiance Of the Democracy. nomi-
nate other Republicans for the positions
without regard to what he regards as the
threat conveyed by the proper action OF
the Senate.
A HORRIBLE SUICIDE.
LOUISVILLE, February l2.-Mrs. Ellen
Fitzgerald, a woman aged 40 years, COM
mitted suicide yesterday by setting fire to
her underclothes with a match. She was
discovered in the yard, with fire raging all
over her body. aud praying for mercy:
The body was burned horribly from head
to foot, and the hair almost all singed on.
She cannot recover. She has been Insane
for several years. The deed was commit
ted while in fit OF depression.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13

The telegraph brings news of a reduc-
ton Of through railroad fares between
New York and San Francisco. The Pa
cifc Mail Steamship line is to be thanked
for it. The old rates will run. we pre-.
sumo, in the interior. If we desire to
60 East cheaply we must 60 to San Fran
cisco to make the start
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13

A WHILE ago it was announced that
General Grant would not accept the Re.
publican nomination for the Presidency,
unless it was bestowed unanimously.
Now. IAN intimate personal and political
friend" states that he will take it on any
terms that he win 60 into the Conven-
ton - other candidates 90, and take the
grand chances. From this it would APP
pear that the General is more than anx-
ious to re-enter political life. If he con-
sents to = scramble, however, he will ma
t%erially lower himself in the public es-
TEEN.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13

Ir there is anything in newspaper
booms Mr.. Blaine is getting the best Of
the fight for the Republican nomination.
In every section Of the country heard
from he has double the following of any
other candidate. Unless all signs fail.
he u likely to give Don Cameron and the
General some trouble in the Chicago Con.
vention.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13

CHICAGO. February lathe Journals
Washington special says: The Senate
having rejected all the Ohio Supervisors OF
the Census, on account Of their being Re-
publicans. the Democrats are waiting to
zee what Hayes will do next. An Ohio
Republican OF prominence says Hayes does
not intend " submit 10 any dictasiop, b.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-02-13

[By Telegraph to the sentinel.l
LONDON. February H. The steamer
Constance, coal laden from Cardiff for
Malta, foundered in the gale on Monday
last. of Landsend. The crew were drown
ed. except two men, who were rescued by a
steamer bound for America.