The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24
For the FARMER AND MECHANIC.
DURHAM, n. c., June 81. 1880.

Well, the agony is over, the nominations
are all made, and the people have for a
while at least, resumed their work, until
time for more activity comes; when a great
many will buckle on their armor' and
march forth upon the political battle field
to tackle the enemy. A majority of our
people were disappointed in the nomination
of Lieut.. Governor, but all are gratifed to
know he received such a fattering vote, and
still more grati6ed to know he was not de-
feated on account Of u~npopularity, &c., but
simply the enthusiasm of his friends. Well.
he is young, and will keep, and will succeed.
and will live in the hearts of his people iong
alter political tricksters are dead and forgot
ten. The people throughout the State NAV
rest assured the ticket that was nominated
in Raleigh the 18th of June will be sup
ported by all Durham De mocrats.
We are enjoying dry and dull times, and
news scarce. Dull times, however, does
not seem to seem to effect that spirit of i'm.
provement, which seems to ALWAYS have
such a hold on our citizens, and mingled
with buzz Of the factories, the ringing of the
bells, can be heard, the hammer, the pick
and the saw. and so the future London
marches on with rapid strides.
As you propose to devote a portion of
your paper towards developing the mechan.
ical, rs we'll as the agricultural interest of
the State, l wish to call your attention to a
machine invented by our townsman, j. X.
Lawrence. This Is a packing machine for
packing %granulated tobacco in sacks, and is
now IN successful operation In the establish
men of w. L. Blackwell & Co. This ma
chine weighs and packs ID packages of anv
size In a minute, requiring the labor of only
4 boys to a machine. The machine is sim
pie IN its construction, every motion being
a positive One. there being no weights, pull
leys, or levers. This is a grand Improve
ment over the old hand press, as this ma
chine, with less labor to run it, will pack in
a day 5000 one Id packages, where the old
one would pack about 1000 same size. Mr..
Lawrence already has enquiries from the
North and West for his machine. They
are manufactured in this State, and deserve
notice.
The Durham Light Infantry is making
extensive preparations tor their trip to
Kings Mountaln. They are having nightly
drills and have ordered caps, straps, &c.
They have been honOred by the appoint
ment of body guard to HIS Excellency Gov.
Jarvis on the Kings Mountain trip They
p to make the Governor proud OF his
choice.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Misses Lessie and Matte S~outhgate,
Minnie Moore and Lula Freeland, returned
from Staunton, Va, Female College on
last Friday. They are looking bright and
fresh and return covered with honors.
Our city is Just now honored with several
young lady visitors. Amongst the number
we note the Misses Brooks, of Person. stop
ping with Mr.. Rouland the Misses Exum
with their sister, Mrs. Blackwell Miss
Pender with Mr.. Cannon Miss Tanning,
OF tennessee. with her brother, Mr.. Fred
Tanning; Miss Duke. Of Tennessee, with
relatives Miss Holeman, of Massachusetts,
with her sister, Mrs. Raules Miss Davies,
Of Tennessee, with relatives Miss Moore,
Of Wilmington, with relatives and others
whose nanit> We have not caught This is
a capita! opportunity for cupid, and the re-
suit OF his work will be promptly reported.