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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-12-16


in few pertinent remarks, said the OBJ
ject of the meeting was to raise money
to have tho roads put in good order, that
tho trade of the city might remain with
us, and further decrease In values be
prevented, and alluded 10 the fact that
during the past four years the decrease
had been nearly S2,OO0,Oo0. He said the
county commissioners had set aside $1,000
to be used on the roads, provided the city
would raise Il like sum, and the object of
the meeting was to consider the best
mode of raising 1t. He had visited scV-
eraI or the prominent business men and
property holders, and they absolutely re-
fused TO contribute a cent, but expressed
q Willingness to be taxed to raise the nee
essary funds. He stated, as his firm con-
vietIon, that 1t would be utterly impOssI-
BILE to raise the money by
PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION,
suggested the ACCESSIBILITY of the levy of
n tax, the election to be ordered by the
city council and none to vote save the
property holders. 1t was also suggested
that at tho same election commissioners
be elected 10 see that the money was
properly expended. Mr.. Tips and one
or two others were doubtful as TO the
power of the city to impose an additional
tax, Mr.. Moeller then made motion
that committee, composed of Messrs.
Woodbridge, Sneed and Shelley, be re-
quested to examine into the power Of the
city to impose an additional tax, and the
legality of expanding money so raised
outside the city limits. The motion car
rled and the committee was appointed.
Judge Fillmore explained to the meeting
that the 5000 appropriated by the county
commissioners was no part of the
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

Charlotte Observer: The city connection
f the Carolina Central Railroad is now
@mplete. The grading, however, remains
% be finished. This will be done aud the
rack put in steady use by the 18th mss.
-Mr. Neil Mellon is rapidly recovering
nom his wounds, in spite Of the fact that
Ehen they were received it was thought
hat he would not be able to survive them.
Yesterday he was able to walk about on the
street, and in a few days expects to be able
10 go to the home of his mother, In CASTOR
The election In Davie county on the
ErOpOsltlOn to vote $50. 600 forthe extension
1.-THE Virginia Midland Railroad from Dan
nile to Charlotte via Winston, Mocksville
ana Nooresville, was held Saturday, and re-
,alted IN favor Of the subssription.-
hev. DIR. A. W. Miller starts to morrow on
Ills annual evangelistic tour through the
fountains of the western part Of the State.
ne expects to be absent six weeks, during
which time his pulpit will be filled by min
Sters from the neighboring churches, At
he close of the morning services in ST.
4ark Lutheran church, Sunday. the re-
Aglatlon of the pastor, Rev. f. A. Win
sard' was placed in the hands Of the church
puncll; The resignation was accepted, but
aken.
lRoJesonian: Mrs. Campbell. a lady re
Aalng about six miles from Red Springs.
sas; as report says. l04 years of age, on the
Ia instant, 1t is also said that Mr.. +.
Harden. who lives In the lower part Of the
IJlnty, was l04 years old on the same day
,e 4th of July.-The Baptists, as a de
1oulhatIon Is the largest not only in this
Dunty' but throughout the State, and thev
sa'e cause to be proud of the splendid ed
Jt now nearly completed in this town. 1t
"a. q, been mainly built through the indefatr-
,foSe ezertlons of its public spirited citizen,
H. !. flames Med French of the firm Of +.
no9aWln 4 Co. at a cost of between Fl e
'% SIX thousand dollars. 1t is gothic lii
WE, A. feet wide by GO feet long, with
'"eepie - feet IN height.
scene: White Sulphur. A gentleman to
,ne9tucky belle: "WiIl you allow me to
yyaloaa 1 my wealthy friend Mr.. H.. frou
: l ork" Kentucky belle; Thank you, no;
M ae 10 very easy circumstances at present,
fD m i wealth is his principal claim to dis
~'''oh | do not care to meet him..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

Circular.

Ne citizens of Granville ard Warren
,~untics. recognizing the urgent necessity
~ the enactment of what is known as the
.,ock Law. herewith present a statement
facts and request your signatures to the
.companylng, position. for its passage.
WITHOUT going fully into this matter, tie
.refts of which are generally known to
n and too numerous to embody in this
MOI we offer for our consideration an ar
~ IF figures which we think and hope will
.snvince you all.
Rom statistics obtained from Washing.
# appears that the number of acres in
~ ms in the seven South Eastern States IS
~" n2S 600. and the actual first cost of fen
;n1 the same is $l67.200 600, average
: over $50 per acre; while the Stock is
- n0O, 600 thus costing So to fence out
rsrr Il worth of Stock.
The cost of fencing in Granville county
sla3 TO, and the value of Stock 1870
- Relieved of this immense burden. the
initial released, invested in improving our
"a" ! and Stock, we would soon witness
,rb a revival of prosperity as this country
ts not known for years.
In view of the VI United demands upon
mr. woods for fine-curing demands upon
,ean ND our fcnces, the future looks gloomy
deed if some steps are not quickly taken
a arrest this great waste. We must either
i've IN iue-curIng tobacco, which now
7,.m;ses A way out of eur many difficulties,
- we must abandon the old system of fen.
ing.
The marked and very general improve
,nent in the lands, stock and condition of
II who live in the sections where the Stock
law has gone into effect, induces us to use
.,arg honest and Just means to secure the
anne benefits they now enjoy.
II Is no part Of our desire or intention to
Ieprive the laborer of pasturage. and the
.hange proposed would soon supply him
With a far better pasture, though to more
limited extent, since every farmer would
ave his pastures we'll set in grass, enriched
With manures made during the time saved
rom fencing.
We trust every man interested in securing
h. passage of this Law, will make in his
iuty TO explain to all those who do not full
II understand the workings of, and the ad-
rsntages to be derived from its enactment.
Believing as we do that many oppose it sole
is because they do not comprehend it's
workings, we would respectfully urge them
10 talk with those we'll posted, in a quiet
and friendly manner
We wish it distinctly understood that
this is no political move, but one simply for
the mutual benefit of all, without regard to
rsce, color or previous condition.
w. II. BOYD, Gilman.
WALTER BULLOCK,
w. w. WHITE,
w. H. BURwELI.
WALTER SHARP.
Henderson Rertar.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

-. ... -, . -r.. 81. = a :. E~"y -" - - -
M /. LII &C.. 7: q. AGosa-h i"dm. - Gams = -
- IN. - Euo ord. lS, li.or Lr.. S-atALs as. Ceaa-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILWAY.
PASSENGER TRAINS Run AND CONNECT As
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22
RICH MON AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY

Commencing WEDNESDAY, January 11st, 1879. trains
on this road will run as follows:
LEAVE SOUTH.
1890 M.-Through Mail, daily, connecting 70
charleston, Savannah, Augusta, and
Aiken (yia Charlestonl, Raleigh, Jack
sonyille- parlor cars to Wilmington
stops only at Chester and Manchester
$500 A. M.-Lynchburg Express daily Except Sunday
makes close connection at Petersburg
with the Atlanta, Mississippi and Ohio
Railroad for Bristol, Chattanooga, Nash
vile, Memphis. Lynchburg, Farmvilie,
aud other local stations on that road,
making same time as by any other line.
Stops at all regular stations.
4:3O p. INSTRUMENTATION train daily (excspt SIM
day.. Passengers taking this train will
make close connection at Petersburg for
Norfolk.
1913 P. M.-Through Mail, daily, connecting for Wei
don, Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston,
savannah. Augusta, Columbia, Atlanta,
Macon, Montgomery. Mobile. New Or
leans, and all points South and South
vest via Charleston. Pullman Sleeping
Car from " ashington for Wilmington,
Charleston and the South. stops only
at Manchester and G hester.
10 90 A. M.-Through Freight Train, daily except Sum
day with passenger car attached.
LEAVE PETERSBURG NORTH.
6:a5 A.. M.-Through Mail, daily, connecting with
Richmond, fredericksburg and Poto-
mac and chesapeake * Ohio railroads,
tor all points >orth. East and . est,
daily except SUNDAY. stops at Man
chester and Chester, ana at HALFWAY
and 1T Drewry's Blrf Oh Signal.
9:25 a. INSTRUMENTATION Train daily except -un-
day.. Stops at all stations.
7!5 p. M.-Lynchburg Express daily Except Sunday.
Stops at Chester and Manchester.
3:44 +. M.-Through Mail daily, connecting with Rich
nnond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad for all points East and West.
Also making close connection with the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for the
Virginia Springs and all points North
aud West. This train stops at Man.
chester aud chester, and at Halfway
and at Drewry's Bluff on signal.
l 90 L. M.-Freight Train daily Except Sunday, with
passenger car attached.
All TRAINS leaving Petersburg will start from the Ap-
pomatox depot
~ SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAINS leave Richmond at
$40 A. Nj. and AIS 2. NJ; leave Petersburg at $3.50
An. and - NJ. every Sunday.
THEO. n. KLINE, General Superintendent.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

NO. z NAIL leaves Huntington daily. ex>
cept Sunday. for Richmond. Connects
closely at Gordonsville for Washingtop.
Nos. Pane 4 run tllyo gh from Hunting
ton to Richmond. except hat No. , leaving
Hun ington on S .turday lies over on sun
day at White Su phur until 8 90 a m Nom
day.
No. 4 EXPRESS, c.. &. S q p. P. Steam~
ers leaves Cincinnati at 400 d. IN. daily.
End is due at Huntington to connect with
No. 4 Express, which runs daily to Rich
mOnd Connects closely at Charlottevil for
Lynchburg and Danville. COnnecrs closely
at Gordonsville for Washington.
For Rates. TIcke's. Baggage Checks. &c,
apply to Railroad Agents. ,leigh. N. e..
CONWAY HOWARD w. NJ. S DUNN.
G. r. & T A. ENG'R & SUPT
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

This house is a large new three story brick building M
Is delightfully."- situated in the business centre OF
the city, first corner South of Depot.
Inc Table Is supplied with all of the German anA
American delicacies.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22
Raleigh g. Augusta Airline r.. R.
Company.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

take effect at : :00 a. m. Monday, May 10Th, 1879.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22
RICHMOND. YORK RIVER AND CAEsAPEAKE L. r.
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
TAkING EFFECT JANUARY &, 1890.

PASSENGER TRAINS.
8 IN p. ri. I4av" Richmond daily Except Sunday cen
nectin at West Point on Tuesday, Thurs
day. AMI Saturday with steamers for ali
landings on the York river and tor EaIti-
more
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAINS.
$50 A. NJ. ! Leave Richmond daily Except Sunday.
Ii: On A. NJ. Z, connecting at West Point with steamers
for Baltimore on Monday, Tue-day, We'd
nesday, Thursday. and Saturday: with
steamers for New York on Monday, We'd
nesday. and Friday; with steamers for
Providence aud Boston Oh Tuesday and
Friday.
PASSENGER TRAINS.
10 :UO 4. NJ. Arrive at Richmond daily iexc- pit Sunday
connecting NJ West Point ues day, Thurs
day. and Saturday with steamers from
Baltimore.
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAINS.
$50 p. NJ. Arrive at Richmond daily except sunday
500 +. ii. i connecting at West Point with steamers
from baltimore, New York, Providence.
and Boston,
No transfer of freight at Richmond 70 or from south
en points Cars run through between Atlanta and
West Point.
Careful handling AMI dispatch. with lowest rates,
guaranteed.
Through bills Of laiing, with guaranteed rates, is
For information, apply at Office of the comrsny.
Twenty-third and Dock-streets, Richmond, Va.
feb l9-tf II L. DOUGLA A., superintendent.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

"a TO , 1.r "a tGs,ra..o n, asi"lat- ~"",n ;.
e41eJ - - IreV address -fli.s''t. ( o. pDrt-
land, NJ 'n". jan Ely.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-22

No i. MAIL Il ave- Richmond daily. ex-
cept SUNDAY. for Huntington. Connects
closely at Gordonsvi lie for L~ynchbu,g.
NO 8 EXPRESS runs daily and C meets
at Huntington with Steamers FIR Ports
mouth, Maysville and Cincinnati. Com
poets closely at q 'rdonsville for Lyrchburg
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

The Democratic party will not die.
1t cannot. It's principles are eter.
nal. 1t has mission to perform,
and though defeat and disaster may
come; though mistakes may be made;
though weak men may doubt, polit.
ical demagogues SCOT, and paid tools
and Office fattened scoundrels revile,
that mission win be performed, and
the Republic that we love, redeemed
and purified, be brought back to the
ways of honesty ana simplicity
When this has been accomplished
and the banner of the grand old par
ty floats over the grave of Radical
ism and sectionalism, then, and not
till then, will it be time to talk Of
the death of Democracy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

The Morehouse Clarion has enter.
ed upon its sixth volume. We hone
it will live long enough to enter on
its hundredth. 1t is good paper.
1t is a pleasure to read a good
newspaper. And it is not every
town in this State has one, either
We get several exchanges that need
improvement. The Banner needs it.
But we don't think the Clarion
does. Brother McMeans could not
make it any better. And we Ger.
tainly are glad to note his prospect.
ty. This is no taffy. We mean
what we say. Its editorials suit us
exactly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

We hope next summer and fall
more attention will be given to the
working Of our public roads. Let
us wake up to a sense of our duties
this season and be in readiness next
year to put our thoroughfares in
good and safe travelling condition at
the earliest possible moment. five
have roads at all, we should have
good ones, and such as are safe to
travel, and the people of Bossier
parish and Northwestern Louisiana
should demand and have good roads
at any price.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Our interests are with Louisiana
as q State, and we want her pros
perity assured, and her great re.
sources developed. To this end let
politics as a controlling subject be
dropped for the nonce, and our prin.
cipal attention be given to the adj
vancement Of Louisiana. We feel
that the State affairs are in good
hands, and we expect a continued
wise, economical, efficient and pains
taking administration.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Minnesota stands firmly on the
side Of reputation and Republican.
ism. Arkansas, Tennessee and Vir-
ginia have emphasized their honesty
by repudiating the would.be repudi.
ators, who in every instance were
largely made up Of Republicans
Republicans of Minnesota carried
the State in 1859 in favor of repudi.
alton, and they have kept the State
repudiated and dishonored ever
since.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02
1.-THE Strong Man" Party.

The obvious purpose of the Re-
publican party has been and, iA to
destroy the States and form a con-
solidated National Government. In
other words, they intend, if they
can, to obliterate the Union, about
which they pirate so much, and sub
stitute centralized despotism, civil
or military. But shall they wipe
out State independence and sover-
eighty!
For more than two hundred years
State rights-the rights of the peo-
pie divided into towns, cities, and
States-in other words, municipal
rights, as centradistingaished from
national, royal, or imperial rights
have been striking their roots into
orr soil, and whether they can be
torn up in less time than they have
grown in, remains to be seen.
Rome fell at last by the extension
of central power over a too ex.
panded domain. The first strong,
fatal blow against the feudal system
was the grant of corporate rights
and powers to towns, cities, and dis
tricts, extorted by merchants and
mechanics from emperors and bar
ons. Capitalization of political pow.
er, always and everywhere, begets
despotism and protects it. Division
and distribution of political power,
procures and secures civil freedom.
Shall we, then, at this late day, 60
back on these important lessons of
all past historye Shall we destroy
the States of this confederacy in
obedience to the behest of the Re-
publican party, and consolidate all
power in the hands of "a strong
man" at Washington, supported by
a subservient ministry, an aristo-
cratic parliament, and a countless
horde of official mercenaries, kept
in the pay Of a Caesar at the cost of
the peoples God forbid!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02
BELLEVUE, La,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1880.

We are quite certain that the
reader Of. his, if he does not already
take it, pill find rich treasure in
ssThe Illustrated Christian Weekly"
published by the American Tract
Society. 1t is intended to counter
act the influence of the sensational
and corruptiag pictorials which are
SO. fatal among the youth of even
good families.
It's superbly illustrated with the
finest wood engravings, enriched
by choice contributions from many
of the best writer's of the day, con-
tains first-class stories for the youth,
we'll considered editorials for the
thoughtful, able notes on the Inter
national Sunday School Lessons for
teachers and scholars, and a trust
worthy outlook on the news of the
day.
Do you want all this and much
morei Then let 'sThe Illustrated
Christian Weekly find an entrance
into your home, and your heart will
be warmed and gladdened by it's
very presence. Giving as it does IL
pages weekly, with about 400 cuts
yearly, elegantly printed on line pa
per, and at the low price of 80 80
per year, postpaid, we do not think
that for quality or price it can be ex
cefled. Sample copies sent free on
application.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Oar State exchanges appear to be
all DESTROYS now of turning the at
tention Of the people toward the
material interests of Louisiana. This
is as it should be; but political mat.
ters should also receive due atten.
ton. Politically the State is all
right now, we admit, but the Ban.
ner intends to keep a close watch all
the time in the interest of true De.
nocracy and popular government,
There are breakers ahead. "Eter.
nal vigilance is the price of liberty ,
brother Democrats!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

We are opposed-emphatically
opp0sed-t'first, last and all the
time,a to the calling by the Cover.
nor of an extra session of the Gen.
eral Assembly of this State. We
want no extra session, and hope that
Gov. Wilt will stick to his record,
and refuse to call it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Democratic principles are the only
safeguards for the country. When
these are entirely abandoned the
government established by the fore.
fathers will be no more, and a new
dispensation will be established.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

The Democratic leaders in New
York city are doing all they can to
render Democracy unpopular. They
are making it hard for respectable
people to stay in the same party
with them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

The Iberville South has entered
upon the fifth year of its existence,
The "South" we'll merits the reputa.
ton it has gained by it's distinguish.
cd ability and unflinching faithful.
fainess to the principles Of the De.
mocracy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

~The matrimonial market exhibits
considerable strength" says the
Shreveport Times. At par, we sup
pose.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Tho Shreveport Times says work
On the New Orleans and Pacific rail-
road ID progressing quite favorably.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02
JOl2N NJ. LEWIS,
Brick NJ a son.
Bellevue. La.

WIN give prompt attention to Brick lax;no
~ ~ such as Building and repairing chimn,,
any ss s.Sxe nnes IRE places &c Also digging
anything in the line of Brick work done in =
s~Or a manner, and at moderate rates.
feb
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

do that which is right. The re-
speet Of mankind will follow; or, If
it do not, yon win be able to do
without it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

The Lake Charles Echo has been
enlarged and improved. It is as
clean a country paper as is published
IN this State and We feel warranted
in saying that its efficient publisher
is printer and not q blacksmith.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Drummer and bumner, very often
mean aboat the same thing
[ HoNasa Courier.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Saul, when sought for to be made
king, was hunting asses. Nova
days the asses hunt the people and
crown themselves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

THE "STRAIGHT JACKET" FOR NINE.
TENTHs.
Shreveport Standard
Mr.. Thomas j. Semms who was a
member Of the late Constitutional
Convention, in his argument last
Saturday in the New Orleans mum.
cipal case used the following Ian.
guage: "And it may be true that
in FIVE years, unless the constitution
is made acceptable by amendments,
public clamor will demand the as
sembling of a convention to remove
the strait jacket which has been
placed on the people and it's repre-.
sentatives.n
1t is within the range of probabil.
ity that "public clamor" will do some.
thing Of the kind, but it will take
particular pains, before hand, to see
that the straight jacket is put on
the lunatics who composed nine.
tenths Of the last convention, 60
that BY no possibility, they may be-
come members Of tho proposed new
one.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

1t is the noble people that makes
the noble government.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02

Hurrah for the Solid South
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-12-02
Affairs Of State--Press Opinions.

Affairs Of State--Press Opinions
IAN EXPENSIVE PIECE OF LUXURY"
Iberyille South
The Feliciana Sentinel is down on
the Circuit Court. So isalmost every
other newspaper ia the State.
It seems to- us that the system is
an expensive piece of luxury and
cannot long be INDUCED in by our
Impoverished State.
''THE MOST FOOLISH ACT"
West Feliciana Sentinel.l
Attic last term of the Circuit Court
in this parish, not a single case was
tried. 1t is the opinion Of many, and
we concur with them, that the es.
tablishment Of this branch of the
Judiciary was without a doubt the
most foolish act among many, per.
formed by the constitutional conven-
ton.