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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
For the FARMER AND MgcHApIc.
specimens Of Man'slnhuman-
ity to Man'--that are not
Southern or 'ku
kiux" Outrages.
WARRENToN, Nav IS, 1881

eJ NtfA
| have copied the following edlto-
rial paragraph, verbatim, from the
massachusetts, H~o'rnan, printed IN
Boston Mrs. Harriet Beecher stoves
Uncle Toms Cabin has been read
by the civilized world and was the prin-
cipal exciting cause of the War between
the States and the JuJuious thrash
ing which Uncle Tom received, and
which inspired the sympathy of every
Nation. has been acted IN every city.
town and village throughout the 50 call
ed Free States, since It's publications
and very recently was attempted to be
performed in Raleigh for the sole pur-
pose OF reminding the colored people Of
the brutality of their former masters
INC thereby encouraging their exodus to
the said free States. Mrs. Stoves
fabrication, L say, pales into insig-
%niticance when contrasted with the re
peated brutalitles perpetrated by these
p%urtanlcal c~roakers, in their prison,
asylums, schools, and ~nunneries. 90
consistency thou art a jewel !"
S. G. W.
From the Massachusetts Plowman.
PRISON INSANITY.
1t has for sometime been observed
that the Increase of cases Of insanity In
the Auburn n. Y. Prison must be
owing to some extraordinary causes
and investigation reveals the fact that
it is due to the LorLdrous puaShDtents,
which are practiced there. The pris-
oners are said to be beaten beyond
human tndurdnce! A favorite method
Of torture, called punishment, is de-
scrlbed thus: the victim is taken to A
chamber set apart for the purpose, d.
vested OF most of his clothing, HI.
hands tied lnto a pair Of bracelets,
which are fastened at each end Ola
strong stick and to which in turn j.
fastened a thin, but strong rope,
drawn through a pully over his head
The victim feet are then fastened TO
the floor, and he is then stretched
out, by a vigorous pull upon the rope
until he as complete 4 HELPLESS" "The
paddle Is made of two, or three thick
nesses of sole leather, strouqly se,ceI
together, into which runs a wooden
handle. and gives the necessary sprlng
TO this tnhum IN Instrument Of t0rtarct
After a beating with this paddle, -
the back Of the victim is left ,uu. Liee.i-
aud dtscotored!
Prisoners Jatnt under The infctioD,
and are actually ohippeI into lie oga,a
by their tormentors! 1t is not at an
strange, that insanity is caused By such
treatment
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

How TO UNTANGLE TIFF the re-
publican leaders wish to untangle the
snarl, and heal the breech in their par
ty by reason of the Conkling rumpus.
they ought to get out their old adver-
tisements-.Who will plot for the head
Of Gartield?'
1t is well known that vice President
Chester A. Arthur is Conklinps warm
supporter. He boards in the same
hotel, and is daily intimate adviser.
He signed the letter of rem onstrapce
which Conkling sent to Garfield.
and after Red Head resigned he kent
away from the Senate, and was not in
the chair when it adjourned. Now if
Garfield could be killed, Ia nice large
spyder in his soup might answer Pres.
ident Arthur would make Conklinp his
Grand High (TtrSey) Cockolorum. and
all would be sweet as Sunday Pudding
The old Grant Ring would re-ipstall +.
self in the lat of the land, and down
would come the house that Blame
built.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

DURHAM Doris. -From the PIant:
On Wednesday night last our clever and
popular townsman, Mr.. Richard Doke
Blacknall, led to the altar Of Hyn en-
Miss Sadie Blount, daughter of Ar.
K. II. j. Blount. The VA,
performed at the residence Of the brides
father by Rev. L. II. Darnell Tile
band and company are making active
preparations to attend the Yorktown
Centennial next October, and will need
the assistance of our liberal-hearted
citizens. They have already expended
a large sum Of money from their Own
private resources, and In accordance
with the requirements of the A~djutant-
General will have to get a new outfit.
u. Z. Oakley has taken the con-
tract to build two more residences for
Abe Goldsein.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

RALEIGH RiPPLEs. Musicale of
Christ Church Aid Society at residence
of Chas. +. johnson this "wednesday
evening. Mrs. Mary Wilson johnson
IS one of the most accomplished musi-
clans in the State.-Judge Rufin and
lady returned to their home near Hills
boro yesterday. Mrs. Ruffin has been
visiting Mrs. Strange - Mai. Moore
will occupy the new cottage built by
Maj. A. vi. Lewis as soon as the health
of Mrs. NJ. will permit of her removal
from the hotel - a large and hand.
some hotel were built on the DIR. Fab
Haywood corner" at head of Fayette-
vile street, it would be crowded from
the opening day. 1t would have all the
advantages of a good site, good water,
and good air; proximity t o business, to
church, and 10 the capitol :; freedom
from mosquitoes, bad drainage, and the
other drawbacks of a lower location.
We know a score Of persons who would
contract to board thereat Pres.
byterian Sunday Schools picnicked at
the Cotton place in the suburbs of Raj
eigh on Tuesday. The First Baptist
School will go to Faison's farm to -day,
Thursday. DIR. r. IL. Lewis has
been elected to the a~ldermanic vacancy
caused by lack Gilrs death.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

"RoMANS, CoUNTRYMEN, AND Low.
ERs First We record the old, old
story OF woman's trust, and mutual lust,
and quick disgust. Young BiSmark,
son ofthe Iron Duke, of Prussia who
was last heard ofas wandering through
Italy hand in hand with Princess Cor
olath" with whom he had eloped, has
been persuaded by his family" (easy
thing, too! to abandon his par.mour,
and like a vile scoundrel, leave her
lying sick and destitute in a rule coun-
try tavern, where she is dependent on
charity for her bread London
Truth says Lord Colin Campbell, a son
of the old Duke of Argyle, is about to
marry Miss Gertrude Blood daughter
of Victoria G.. Woodruff there will
be a mixture of Blue and bad
Blood when the Campbells begin
''a-comin'."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

..Shortlv a!icr WI 'n"
- ...lr,4 e ,-or ~ ara
som ,a>a,I II, anu ihe a;tFt
..w.s instantly communicated The
barn. or crib, I'VE arc not definitely
"inforuled which was seen to be a prey
.'of the devouriug flames and as little
cor no water could be had, owing TO
THE we'll rope being broke, h VAIN
able and ornamental barn, and CRIB,
with all its contents, were speeully re
..duced to ashes. Mr.. Smith has the
..svmraihies Of all our citizens; though
.s.s he buys his corr and bacon, Ike
~ : r,>t Of u, mostly from the West
his l,,s was not 50 destructive as 1t
might have been. He i very indus
.~.triou. aud popular. and the loss Tails
..heayiiy on him. Loss near $500, IN
..cindirg a set of harness. two old
~,,plovs. and some corn bags. y strange
.'Garkev We learn was seen passing up
''the road Saturday before last, and
from the cast of his ~counfcnance we
shall not be surprised 10 learn that he
rs SUSPECTED Of the dlabolical deed
Let Justice be inflicted If the skies
fall More ano
This is a style of letter that every ed
itor viii recognise. Now hire Is the
proper style
STYLE NUMBsR TWO.
MIR. John Smiths barn, III Ram
katie. Wake county. was burned on
Saturday morning. Loss about $50
''Incendiarism suspected; though pos
''sibly accidental
Let our friends study these styles
The first style would require an hours
tvpe-sctting. and cost us about fifty
cents ani when printed would convey
li,tle more real information than style
Number two with its five lines. The
latter tells all that the general reader
desire, to know namely, tina Smith
has lost his barn, worth $500, and that
,ncendiarism is suspected though not
proven
Remember hat Smiths immediate
neiqhLorS the only persons who care
for the small particulars have already
heard all about the fire. There are a
few things, such as a dreadful murder,
or shocking accident, or ludicrous runa
way match, or some rare discovery. that
ought to be described IN detail; but
only such.
Now, in conclusion, note the reason
We urge this condensation. A few items
like Number One would fill a col
umn: whereas forty items like Nun
Der Two can be printed in the same
space. so that there are forty chances
Of giving something that Viii interest
every reader. Forty chances to do
some good
Besides, If mere connie place items
are condensed, there will be room t,
print the fuller details of occurrences OF
deeper interest.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
For tho Farm AL Mo-.
4 ses Rotcd 'Ont the Hi,n,
Sp< \ & NJ - ,

"ii>oN, n. g., May IL, <
An hours stop III GoldSboro voxo
some IDEA 81 the tru.k farming bnsi "'
~thercabout. Shortly before the 80
Of the north bound train. truckers /"
their carts began to arrive, and
crates Of strawberries were on;otff1
transferred to the cars. y
At Wilson. l49 crates of peas ,,l
Strawberries were here added = -
cargo. Thus some Is, 900 quarts -
Ell that morning, We're en- r,gta
New York, and will BE- on the h~s,l
fast tables of the Gothamites to-m.-~1a,
THIS is the case every day.
Wilson is a beautiful! town de'iyR,
fully shaded with good sub>t,F,..-
brick stores; fine residences III
hotels, and one Of thea the Rrlgr.
,el, Is not surpassed by ans Other o-.
side of Raleigh 1t is vel ken, h.
Mrs. j \. iIan>ley K >.u. III
omnibi> meets all trains.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
ANOTHER PURCHASE. The Oh.

ANOTHER PURCHASE. The Char
lotte DemOcl at SAYS that the Richmond
& Danville Il. r. Co. have bought a
controlling interest in the Chester 4
Lenoir Narrow Gauge r. r, which.
by the way, now connects with the
Carolina Central at Lincolnton. A
mandamus and an injunction TO pre-
vent The combination from getting en-
tire control Of the work has been i
sued by Judge Mackay, at the suit Of
indignant stockholders, who censure
the President and e-President OF
the I. Il l.. \ G. Il. Il. very severely
Tor the action they have taken in the
premises
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
Col. John Nichols has bee

Col. John Nichols has been con-
irmed as Postmaster of Raleigh, and is
expected TO take charge on the lst inst.
He will make a good and courteous Of
fetal, and we believe our people would
as lief have him as any other Republi-
can. While this Is true, we desire to
say a word about the removal of Gov.
Holden. We have no reason to feel
grateful to Holden, we do not see him
once a year, we have received no favors
from his office; on the contrary he has
allowed one or two of his clerks to give
us much annoyance in the despatch of
our mails, etc. Yet we say freely that
his removal was a very high compliment
to him, and a very great disgrace TO the
government
he was removed
Not because he was inefficient
Not because he ~mismanaeed the
office!
Not because he did net deserve the
office for his services to his party!
Not because he had held it a long
timel
Net for any of these ~reasonsl
lie was removed
because he obeyed the PRESIDENT
express Proclamation, and ran the office
on Business principles; not as a politi-
cal machine /,
because he ran the office in the
strIctest, and most impartial manner.
w know one or two Republicans whom
he offended by denying them special
favors.
Finally, because he became ''too
religious, and would not contribute in
his old style, to antagonize the races,
and keep up party bitterness.
Well, 1t Is not III affair. But we
fancy the Governor who is rich can do
better without the Office than the Re
p%ublicans in North Carolina can do
without him.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

y Boston clothing establishment.
as an ADVERTISING dodge, sends up daily
a toy balloon, and gives the boy who
finds II a suit Of clothes.
Ash.ville Mars, May Is: A line Of
telegraph will he put up immediately
this place and Warm Springs.
Coz. a Is. Andrews, President of the
W \. Z. X. r.. will build it as far as
Marshall, and DR.. W. III. Hoverton
Will complete it to Warm Springs.
The work is done so as to accommo-
date visitors at the Springs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

WEDDINGs.-The Louisburg Times
says.-A large number of people as
sembled at Trinity church, 6 miles
from Iouisburg, Oh Wednesday even
ing to witness the marriage Of our
young townsman, Mr.. Geo. W. Brown,
to Miss Matilda &. daughter Of DR.. p
s. Foster. The church was beautifully
decorated and the ceI2mony was per
formed by Rev. w. G. Norman, of this
place. An elegant supper WIS given
the couple at night, by the father Of the
groom
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
For the FARMER AND MECHANIC
Travelling to Topeka.
WELDON. Y r. NJ.

WELDON, N. c., May IS.
De0r Su. From Raleigh to Wei
don there have been good rains. Crop
Of corn and cotton looking well
Splendid stand of cotton, and crop In
good cultivation aud work we'll ad-
vanced.
Small grain crop with very few ex
ceptlons looking ally: too hot and dry
suppose. Yours etc.
j, G. F.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

DEATHs.-The cast-iron, cold, swift
and silent Reaper is cutting down a
rare harvest of human Notabilities
as it swings around the circle of eigh-
teen eighty one. Ammo Domini Count
Arnim, the Prussian diplomatist was
last week brought to a level with
his old co-laboreur, Disraeli. Gen W.
ii. French joined the score or more OF
other Federals Generals who have the
majority of their old Brigades, across
the S;yx. To second Cornelius Van
dcrbiit, has gone Thomas A. Scott,
the l5-millionaire, ex-President Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, and in
some sense father of the great Railway
systems Of the country; as he first de
monstrated Profit and Power of long
lines, and Monopoly Victor. infart
son Of miles p. Pegram, died in Char
lotte on Sunday. - Judge NJ. FL.
Coter, of KY, is dead.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
For the Farmer and Mechanic

UROVE, Nav Is.
a runaway took place from the Sun
Gay school at Hephzibuh church Sun
da! evening, May the 8. which resul,
IN the marriage of w. A. Lilies to
Miss Jennie Horton. They pretended
TO be taking Of a ride, but they drove
tor lie to Henry Rhodes, ESQ. and
were united and returned to Mr.. Lilies
home rejoicing; all of Wake county.
A FRIEND
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

SUFFERING WOMAN.-Ihere is but
very small proportion Of the women Of
this nation that do not suffer from some
OF the diseases for which kidncy-Wort
Is specific. When the bowels have be-
come c~ostive, headache torrnents, kid
neys out of fix, or piles distress, take a
package, and its wonderful tonic and
renovatlng power will cure you and give
new life. = Waterman.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
j. If. Mills, Of Orphan Asylum,


j. If. Mills, Of Orphan Asylum, il
a rare old Boy, and has a very mu>lca,
voice that always makes us hungry-lt
is so suggestive of dinner. Ia the foi-
lowing from the Friend. he tells how he
charmed a farmers horse by a single
word, and put the driver in great peril
''We pass through Warren and Halifax
and find provisions scarce, because the
farmers are generally buyers instead OF
being sellers. They send North tor
clothes, TODD, wagons hoes, and ever
horses, and then grumble because II oney
is scarce. At Shocco Chapel we rode
behind a man from Cedar Rock stand
ing in a one-horse wagon and inquired
if Shocco Spring were on that road.
He said he did not know. Now his
horse heard vowels only and disregarded
the consonants. SO he made 4 sudden
halt, W lie the man kept on and fell
we the front gate, passing between the
horse and Wagon reached the ground
and crawled out by the wheel. For a
time his danger was extreme, but when
he stood up, shook himself and began
to laugh we had to join in.
At Jones' Spring we dine. A negro
tells US hat the mineral spring is wash
ed a mile down the branch but the
well in the yard is all that could be de-
sired. The houses are dilapi1ated Of
the word can be applied to wooden
buildlngs); but the fam of 1900 acres
IS very productive.
An adventure in crossing the Roam.
oke X \ = Soon after
a fishing boat ran very near US
sinking a fishing net and terrifying
our team. They backed until the
wheel were on the edge of the last
plank; bat here the giant f%crrryman
held them firmly till the breast straps
could be loosed and the vehicle recued
from danger. Meanwhile u little
orphan, standing on the stern, was
crowded nearly off, holding by one
hand and one foot hanging Ill the
water. 1t was a narrow escape, and
we were forcefully reminded of DR..
Waits constant prayer for 'journeyln9
mercies'' on those who travel.
At jackson. Mr.. SeIden keeps q
t~irst-class village hotel. northampton
sells no liquor, and in consequence has
an empty Jail and full cribs, full
churches, full schools, and full purses.
Never saw so much corn for sale; new
school houses and new dwelling around
them; stores at which people pay az
they COL Happy and prosperous people.
An overwhelming argument Tor prohl-
bition. Potecasi and Woodland have
doubled in size siLce we saw them, and
are prosperous towns"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
I~ARBoRo, Nav ~

am stopping at Bryan Hotel. NJ,
Bryan is a good hotelist, but lack.
room. He aud his family give per,,n,I
attention t all the surroundings. and
when you find that, you may be sum
you are at the right place.
Tarboro Is quite an old town and
there are some signs of age in the bu-I-
uess houses. Like a good many of nur
North Carolina towns, there i, need #
\ Jud,cious fire TO get rid of the old
frame stores. and sheds. When they
are burnt out, good stores will take their
places as has been the case in those
parts heretofore burnt. Judge from
The nunber and quality of the business
houses, that a good business Is done
here III the business seasons.
1t seems strange to Inc that a good
Railroad man like Col. Bridgers should
have his depot so far from the bushes.
portion of the town, when there
track running the whole length of the
own within two blocks oil Nlaip Street.
and near the hotels, and one hundred
collars would put it in running order.
and a warehouse already built. Tie
advantage to the business men would
be quite IN item az a box that now cost
them % cents would then cost lO cents,
and a passenger who now has to pay -
tents would then be set down in 50
yards of Bryan's Hotel, aud perhaps 700
yards from the others. IL.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

SCATTERED.-1he resignation Of
Conkling and Platt left the Democrats
in charge of the Senate, and they
quickly put an end to the growing by
adjouining on Thursday. 1t was dom.
very informally; the Vice President
not being in his chair, and no speeches
being made.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

Welcome to Maj. n. A. Gregory
to the journalistic ranks, as ~associ-
ate Editor on the IorchHght. a gent
al gentleman. graceful writer, origi-
pal thinker. and thorough patriot, he is
an acquisition to the press.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

lhlS Young town Is situated a>tsAiss
I the crack between W caua,...
Tie Nash portion, or west side d, a..
Railroad, >hows much better than tIs.
El1ecombc or east side, where ill.,.
lttle >ysteu has been observed in a..
~itcs fer the houses, The only HOT 81,
the place i kept by Mrs. l.. j. Han.
nlond, and well kept, but entirely t'o
far from the depot.
| VISITED the office of the R.rs,
Mount Progress, but a. the Editor ~,
net III missed the pleasure of maxim.
his acquaintance.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26

Mr.. j. A. Bonitz, Of the GoldsI orc
messenger, is erecting an opera house
in Goldsboro.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
The Cold Water C.no,i:n.


NoTE=Unde this heading the FARNFh AM
MrcnAsIc will give each week a reasonable Rs
view OF the Progress of the Can psiSn IN al psrts
of the state. our conscientious belief, anu earn
est syn psthies, are in favor o Iotal Absti-
nence: but we shall none the less endeaTor IL
fairly report the views and movements OF the
lar-e number or intelligent aud r, spectable eth
zens WHO dc o. favor it
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-26
HOW TO BOIL 1T DOWN.

" Incenddrtsm Rampant IN Wax,
"County = The Fire Fiemd PURSUING
has Dert1tsh Deeds IN Rnn,katte Torn
''shtp !-Great Destruction of P,frat.
"Property.-Reoson for Belieri.ag tia,
tile Pcpetrator rs Under Suspicion =
1T is with exceeding regret hal it be-
comes our painful duty as an OCCASION
al %chrOnlcler of current intelligence
from this neighborhood for your very
valuable and widely read paper. to
narrate an occurrence which has ma
"turally aroused the deepest indigna
'hOn AID resentment among the law
abiding citizens of this community, so
long exempt from similar visitations,
land rightfully esteemed one of the
most peaceful sections in the county,
and indeed | may say the whole State
"of North Carolina, or the South.
Our readers will doubtless remem-
der that in February last we mentioned
that our highly esteemed and popular
"neighbor, John Smith, Esq. (who
settled on the Jim Jones tract some
ten years ago; he was a native OF
arren. and run a saw mill several
years In Johnston county had hauled
the lumber for a new barn, and corn
house. He sent for the neighbors,
and got 1t up in good trim, and was
doing finely. No man seemed more
popular or less at enmity with his fell
low a Alas. who knoweth what
"a day or a night may bring forth
"Ab bout ) a. m. on Saturday morning.
as we are reliably informed by several
persons In whom we have confidence.
Mr.; Smith went forth as is his custom
ito feed the stock. He was smoking a
pipe at the time, owing to rheuma-
''tlsm acquired while fighting and Sleep
ing In the trenches at Petersburg.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1881-04-15
Proceeding. or the vl,..x. Council.

JAMEsTowN, April ~, 1881.
The Board of Village Trustees met in session on
Tuesday evening, April 12th.
Members of the board present, Messrs. Bush, Ly.
on Flint and Klaus. President Bush in the chair
The oath of Office was read and taken by the
President of the Board and the Trustees present.
On motion the bond of the Clerk was approved
and accepted.
The bond of the Treasurer was approved and on
motion accepted.
The Secretary pro tenn of last meeting not having
the minutes of that meeting with him, on motion
the report as contained in the Alert was approved
On motion the Clerk was instructed to procure
seal for the village of jamestown. Also, necessary
books for the Board.
I On motion the salary of the Clerk and Village
Attorney were fixed at Sl15 each, for the year.
J On motion A. +. Douglass was appointed Village
Justice.
On motion the Village Attorney was instructed
to draw upa notice notifying all persons having
buildings and other distractions in the streets to
remove them within thirty days and tho Ma r.hal
was Instructed to serve the same.
On motion the Attorney was instructed to draw
up notice preventing persons deposirng land, or
art OF any Kind whatever, any of the streets Of
jamestown without authority from the Village
Board, and the Marshal was instructed to see
said order carried out.
The fixing OF the Treasurer's salary was on mo-
ton deferred until next meeting of the Board
On motion Henry Dorm was appointed Street
Commissioner, with salary of SO per duv for ey-
cry full days work.
i, On motion the salary of the Village Marshal va.
fixed at $50 for thc coming year.
On motion the Street Commissioner was rcouir-
to give Il bond of $780,
On motion the Attorney was instructed to draw
up set of by laws to be presented to the Board at
the next session.
Board adjourned to meet Monday. April 18th, at
T.. r. Wells Office W. II. CAMPBELL, Clerk.