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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

Wilmington Rerisac: A large, fine
looking ssa lion was discovered on Ma
sonboro Beach, near the inlet, Il few
days ag,. 1t was high and dry on the
beash sannIng itself, but took TO The
water when an effort was made to catch
it by the men engaged IN the fisheries
on the Leach.--Nr. ID. c. Mclntir.
Of Back Swamp, koheson county, died
very suddenly at his residence on Fri
evening last. Mr.. Mclntire had beei
TO Lumber o and had ridden home iD
to rais. sud upon entering his hose
he Was met bv Il member OF his family
snd was told that his mother was dyii
Mrs. N"cIniirs was a We y aged lady
and her death wa. OF unexpected
Mr.. McIatire retired TO his room tc
put OF dry clothing, when he sudden y
sIpi ed Mother md son died about
tie sans tiIne.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

FATAL CoAsTING ACCIDENTS.-At
Girardvillc, near Reading, Pa, &
young man and two young women had
seated themselves upon a large sled
ID which a rude steering gear had been
attached. for a long ride down the
.teepest hill in the neighberhood. AT
first the sled obeyed its rudder, but about
half way down the hill, while the sleigh
was going with lightning velocity, the
young man lost control of the rudder,
and rolled off to save his life. The sled
kept straight on, and dashed into a
telegraph pole, that stood on n side OF
the street, near a turning in the road
One of the young women had her brain,
dashed out, and the Others spine vas
broken. Both were dead when reach
ed by their friends.
A similar accident happened at
to a load of seven lads who were going
down hill on a bob" sled. AT a
turn in the hill the sled became un-
manageable, and plunged headlong into
a telegraph pole. All seven of the lads
were injured, almost of them severely,
and some fatally. Another sled plunged
against the same pole a few minutes
after, but though its six occupants were
all hurt, none were seriously so.
At Woodruff. n. j., a boy was killed
while coasting, through collision. His
sled struck a STUN, and he was thrown
over e bridge to the ice twenty feet be-
low. dying in a few moments. At
Port Jefferson, Long Island, two men
were seriously injured while coasting,
and one of them was regarded as
fatally burt.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10
TIE OLD NORTH STATE FOREVER.

The OLD NORTH STATE FOREVER
Three families consisting of twelve per
sons emigrated from Yadkin county in
this State about two years ago They
went to west Virginia with the hope OF
lettering their condition, after a trial O.
two long weary years they one to t ! e
conclusion that there was DO place Ink,
h ,me. Yesterday afternoon these par
ties arrived in Greensboro. en- route t.
the good old county of Yadkin, where
they intend to spend the remainder o.
their days.-Pdtriot.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-02-10

The Winslow mine, lately sold by
me, will be worked this spring; TIE
machinery for hosting and pumping
lies at the railroad depot here, expect
ing to be removed when the roads be-
come practicable. Parties having mia
erai land will do we'll to bring me
their ores for inspection, before
spending tier time aid labor on
questionable diggins and if found
practicable / can make arrange
ments for putting their lands on
the market without cost to them. | have
quite recently discovered a fine vein of
Lead ore, which can be made
as valuable as gold or silver and
/ draw the attention of your
readers to this mineral as well as
to the large deposites of Iron ore
and Manganese, which exist in this and
the neighboring counties.-Chas. O..
Mann, Mining Engineer, IN Randolph
Courier.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
RATES OF POSTAGE.

The following shows the rates of post
age on letters, printed matter and mail matter,
foreign and domestic:
First clasS-Letters, and all matter wholly or
partially in writing and all matter sealed against
inspection three cents per half ounce or fraction
thereof Postal-cards. one cent.
Second class-Regular publications issued as fire.
quently as four times year. when mailed BY the
publisher or by news agents to subscribers and
news agents only, two cents per pound.
Third class-Transient newspapers books cir
culars, and all other matter wholly in print rate
one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof
Reproductions by hectograph and similar pro-
cesSes.are classed as printed matter.
Fourth class-Merchandise and ali matter not
included in the other three classes which has not
been declared unavailable, as being liable to dam
age the mail or injure the persons of those hand
ling it in the mail, rate, cent per ounce or frae-
ton thereof The sender may write his own name
address on matter of the third and fourth
classes
Foreign msils-Upon letters to all countries in
the Postal Union. Ave cents per half ounce or frac-
tionai part thereof. Postal cards, two cents
Printed matter, commercial papers, and samples Of
merchandise, one cent for each two or irec
tiona part thereof: but least five cents must be
paid upon commercial papers. Registration 10 all
parts of the United States and of the Postal Union
ten cents for each package, upon which the post
age must also be fully prepaid
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
CARPENTERS IN COUNCIL.
The JOurneymen Decide to Demand an
Increase OF Wages.

A meeting Of the iourneymen carpen-
tiers was held at Cosmopolitan Hail last night for
the purpose OF considering the proprety of asking
an increase of wages oyer the present rates. J.
EdmOnsOn was selected as temporary chairman
and Thomas Henderson temporary secretary. Sew
ersl speeches bearing upon the question at issue
were made, in which the present low rate Of wages
ranging from $50 70 81 per day. was shown to be
lower than the rate in any other city of the North
or West, and even lower than the pay of laborers
in many cities. At the conclusion of the speeches
about sixty name; were enrolled. and conmiI- ee
of five, consisting Of Messrs John Rouse, john
Henderson, George W. Darbey, Edward Wagon, and
David Gregg. WIS appointed to prepare and insert
in the daily papers notice to the bosses that they
desired an increase ofwages II was then decided
that another ne sting should be held next Wednes-
day evening, which should;be freely advertised so
as TO secure full attendance when q permanent
organization shall be effected. The meeting was
temperate in tone, and while there was a general
feeling that they should have an immediate
increase of wages. Nothing like arbitrary
action was advised as a means to that end. The
chairman stated during the course of the meeting,
that he had been conferred with by a number OF
the representatives of other trades With view of
forming a central association or organization 10
promote The interests OF the working men of the
District further consideration OF the matter,
however, was postponed until the next meeting.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
April HeeiInE Of the COmmissIsners-AP-
preparations for the Service.

At the meeting Of the FIRE board last
evening Commissioner "a. B. Reed presided IN the
absence Of President Collins, who was detained at
home By sickness The report Of the chief engineer
for March showed that there were zen alarms OF
FIRE and $500 worth Of damage. oR sh.ch there
was insurance amounting % s3.l08 lie regom-
mended the following transfer which vcrC ap-
proved Private Snyder. frum 30. 5Cempany % No
Private Kills, No. I % No. 5 Private Wkalen,
from Truck j % No. 5 and Temporary Private
Highland. from No 6 % Truck q: EtWard Sullivan.
appointed temporary private and assigned 10
No. Company for duty. Two condemned horses
belonging % the department had been traded f0r
new and servicabie one. and men and sppSrat1s
were represented 10 be In a favorable condition
Superintendent Miles. Of the alarm telegraph
reported the lines in good working order and that
a contract had been entered into with the Bell
Telephone Company Cor fileen partial sets Of in
siIuments at yearly rental Of SO each. Applica-
lions were read and filed from Andrew Burns, J.
S. Williams, John o'Brien. W. Woods. J. H.
Foreman Sorrell. of No. Company. sub
mitted a communication in which he
complained of the dampness and defective yenti-
Iation in the engine-houSe under his charge 1t
was decided to refer the subject to the District
Commissioners, with a recommendation 70 remedy
the ventilation until better engine house could
be built A statement was read from the Auditor
OF the District showing the present condition of
the appropriations for the fire department TO be
follows: Compensation of employees, SIS, 935: re-
pairs to engine houses, Sfi905; fuel SzsS6 pur-
chase of horses, 5000 repairs 10 apparatus 5000;
repairs to teleg- line S2L76y and contingent ex
penses s.. 1929 The board then discussed routine
business and adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
A Word 90 our sub.eriber..

A gentleman called at The REPUBLICAN
Office yesterday who had been missing his paper
for several days past and stated that he had while
coming down stairs in his boarding house, seen
fellow pick up his paper and walk OFF with
it. The carrier had, very naturally. been blamed
forthe noI-aTrivsl Of the paper. Other cases of
stealing the paper by boys following the regular
carriers have come to the notice of the manage
ment- Just now we are aware that many sub
scribers have proper cause for complaint relative
to the cariersevice, in consequence OF the recent
change IN the system. which We hope will work
more smoothly in the futule. The management of
The REPUBLICAN will pay literally for he arrest
and conviction of any person or persons caught
Stealing the nannr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Judge Thomas, of Fairfax County, is
registered at the Tontine.
Judge French yesterday fined D. r.
Strsusbug. juror for failure to be in the court at
ten O'Clock.
Mayor Smith has appointed James
Butler driver of the aims house cart vice Thomas
POsey, deceased
The new steam-tug Templar, built at
Wilmington. Del, for Captain Graham OF this city.
arrived yesterday afternoon.
William Lacy, colored, was committed
to jail yesterday morning for further examination
on suspicion OF lUnScy. IL is supposed the man Is
suffering from the effects OF strong strink.
Thomas Owens, while at work at C.. II.
Col.irS machine shop, corner Of Wilkes and
hand badly mashed By large iron shaft falling
on it.
A new telephone is being successfully
operated between Charles Chnaff@s store and the
Mansion House 1t is one of Mr. Chaaf-s own
make. and works. " il is Ss;d," equally as well as
the Bell telephone
The decision of Mayor Smith. filming
Gilbert Simpson 3 for selling fish by retail outside
Of the Market Square contrary to the law regulat-
ing the matter was sustained by Judge French in
the Corporation Court yesterday morning.
Nettie Green, who was convicted in
the Corporation Court, in October, Is74 of killing
q canal boat captain from Maryland ana sen
fenced 10 the pen;tentiGry FOR seven wears has 70
turned, her t"fnof Imprisonment having expired
Mrs. Ellen Baggett, wife of Mr.. Town
send Bsggett. died suddenly at her residence in
West End, yesterday morning, from parulvsis, Mrs.
B ggett was stricken with paralysis a month or
two ago. but hSd so far recovered as 10 be able to
be about the house.
A large and enthusiastic colored Re-
adjuster club was organized in the rooms of the
Sescnd ward Malone Readjusters Monday night
by the election of the following officers: Robert
Gaines, president Siias Medeila, vice president;
Aagnus Robinson, secretary; William Carter, SER
ge6nt-a arms.
Mayor Smith received yesterday from
Admiral David d. Porter. chief marshal. a hand
somely engraved invitation TO attend the cere-
dent t0the unwilling of the statue in memory of
the lae Admiral David Glasgow FarTagnt The
mayor also received a similar invitation for the
military organizations ofthis city TO DC present ON
the occasion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
Proposing a Compromise.

Mr.. William Birney, counsel for the
Washington Market Company, in an interview
with the District Commissioners yesterday, SUBJ
mitted proposition for their consideration to the
effert that the District shall cause the appeal to
the Supreme Court of the United States in what is
termed +" the front lot rent case" to be dismissed
from that court, leaving it to stand on the judg-
ment given in the Supreme Court of the District
In the Seventh. Ninth. and street cases paving
assessments. in equity, to consent to final decree
of Injunction, the Market Company to pay the
costs. If the Commissioners consent to this propo
sition then the company is to enter into an agree
ment to pay g, 500 increase in is annual rental
swelling the amount 10 $4,000. The Commission
eTs were willing to accept the proposition of in
creasing the rent and submitting the same TO Con-
gress for approval. but would not accept the offer
in relation 10 the special assessments
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
An syerted Cal r,n,;ne

The people of Washington have mar
rowly escaped coal famine, owing 70 the long
continuance Of wintry weather. oaI-dealers, who
have been in the habit Of purchasing large sup
lilies in the Gall to carry them through the winter
found that their stock gaze out in the very middle
OF winter. For some weeks there has been a
scarcity Of coal OF certain grades in the city and
the demand at the mines has been great that the
supply could rot BE- recruited. One dealer, who
happened to have on hand an enormous supply,
has done large business by selling To his less for
tunate broiheE- Usually the retail prices have
been lowered the Ist Of April at which time the
price al the mines is lowered but it is probable
that The public viii not get the advantage Of that
decrease fer az least q fortnight. Long delayed
oarIoes Of coal 10 Washington dealers have now
commenced 70 arrive.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
MISS CLARA BARTON,
The Union Soldiers TO Call on Her Tn q
Redy TO-NIeht

The members of the Grand Army of
the Republic, escorted by the Union Veteran
Corps-Csptain Thomasen-Yil call in a body on
Miss Clara Barton, at her stopping place, No 1926
street. this evening, at seven o'clock sharp This
noble woman, who nursed the sick and wounded
Union soldiers on the field and in the hospitals
during the war, and afterward worked so heroic
ally in securing the names and looking after
the graves Of the murdered Union soldiers at the
AnderSonvilie prison pen is remembered with feel
ings of devotion b. those who battled for the in
tegrity of the Republic. It's expected that every
Grand Army man viii be in line 10 greet the
Florence Nightingale Of America Miss Barton's
visit to the city win be prolonged for a few days
She is now the president Of the International
Geneva CrOss league, an association of noble
women of ali civilized nations, whose efforts are
directed towsrd the relief of the sick, wounded,
and dying soldier in time of war
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
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Talk About TeIenhnncs.

The conference last night between Off
GERS Of the Telephone Company and the executive
committee of the Subscribers Association wss of
harmonious and satisfactory nature, but no def
mite conclusions were arrived al. Another meet
ing of the committee wiz be held Friday evening,
at which report will be prepared TO be submitted
TO public meeting. It is understood tina, the
meeting will be called net later than Monday. At
the annual meeting of the trustees ofthe Telephone
Company yesterday alF. J. 3. EdInunds was elected
president; Mr.. F. D. Conger, secretary and treas
urer, and Mr.. W. H. Barnard general manager. II
was decided not to make any changes in the an
pointive Offices at present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
Death of FIerian EIitx,

Mr.. Florian Hitz, native of Switzer-
land and all old resident of this city, died yester-
day morning at his residence 2l4 street south
east. in the seventy fifth year of his age. When
he came to this city nearly fosty years ago. he en-
gagged in the dairy business on a farm adjoining
the site OF Howard University. Afterward he
served the District for many years guager and
inspector Of spintuous liquors and as inspector of
-four. He was prominent member Of the yFr:ous
Swiss benevolent societies. The funeral will take
place from the residence to- morrow morning at
eleven O'Clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
RuiIhinS Rauses-

The following building permits were
issued yesterday: Mrs. Otis Bigelow, one three
story brick. on Eighteenth and Pstreets northwest
for $1,000; Giles Blaque one three-story BRICK on
h, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets north
west, for $1,000; Owen Thornton, one two-story
brick. on NJ, between Twentieth and Twenty first
streets northwest for 81 900; John Casey, one two
story brick. on j. between Twenty fourth and
Twenty-fifth streets northwest, for 81 $50; ". ".
Sheafi. one two story brick. Oh New York avenue,
between Fourth aud Fifth streets northwest, foT
500
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
nIscrrssISG The CASE

At the evening session Mr.. Justice Drake offered
resolution embracing recital of the facts and 4
series of recommendations for the action OF the
Presbytery, the first of which was We declare our
solemn judgment that no Presbyterian has
moral right TO marry q Roman Catholic lady,
for her religious training teaches her to
look upon all Protestants heretics consequently
her husbands usefulness as a minister is i'm
paired" The concluding recommendation de-
clarcd that the relations between Mr. Ramsdell
and the North Church be at once dissolved
Judge Drake supported these resolutions in long
and uncOmpromising speech DR.. Kelly of the
Fourth Church, was of the opinion that the facts
Gid not sustain the wording OF the resolution. Dr.
Chester claimed they did, and in the main was
supported by DR.. Little and Others The discus
sion which followed was participated in by many
Of the Presbytcly, including the moderator and
Mr.. Ramsdell himself Finally, Dr. Sunderland
made long and able speech, in which
ne tried to pour oil on the troubled
waters, and proposed as suggestion that the mat
ter be referred TO the general assembly for its de-
ciSion as hypothetical case. Judge Drake de-
clared that numerous decisions of the general
assembly were agsinh the reference of hypotheti-
cal cases to that body. Finally, vote was called
on the resolution, pending the consideration of
which the PresbyterF, ateleyen O'Clock, adjourned
until this morning at nine o'clock
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07
ARrsnec.ahln Rn.Ina..

Jim Webster sighed heavily. What's
de matter, Jim o. asked Uncle Mosei in sympathiz-
ing tone. II has made up my mind to qui. the
chicken business. Use tired being arrested and
hiring lawyers an hsbin' folks ask. whGr's my
chIckens7' am gwine to goiuter bizness whar'
I'll be respected and whar' de police won't nebber
bodder me no NOAH" wat bizness am dat
Jim?" Gambling "-Gairesi0n NeaOs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-07

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The National Safe Deposit Company,
corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue con-
tinues TO receive yaluables of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates.
Dr. ROgec's Turkish BadFl,
Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 ST., near Ju-
dietary So. Best shampooer this side of New York.
The Shedd Baths.
Turkish. Russian, and Sulphur Baths. 9OS
street
THE highest cash price paid for dresses and gentS
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Special 21ofices.
= PosT-oFFIcE NOTICE.


The Foreign Mails for the week ending SATGR-
DAY April O. 1881. Will close at this Office on II Is
DAY al 7:39 q. for Europe by steamship Arizona
via Queenstown; on WEDNESDAY, at a. nl- for
Europe by steamship Algeria via Queenstown; on
THURSDAY at $50 =. for Europe by steamship
City OF Chester via Queenstown correspondence Tor
France must be specially Addressed and at 10a0 q
M for Europe BY steamship Fuisia via Plymouth,
Cherbourg. and Hamburg: on SATURDAY at 10:3o
a m. foT Europe by steamship Adriatc via Queens
tOHn correspondence FOR Germany and scotland must
be specially addressed. and ct iG:1 fer Scotland
direct by steamship FurnesSia via Glasgow. and at
II a. m. for Germany, &c, 10y steamship Main via
Southampton and Bremen correspondence for Great
Britain and the Continent must be specially ad-
dresse). and aI II for Belgium direc; by steam
ship Belgenland via Antwerp. The mails for the
West Indies Brazil, and Argentine leave New York
April ). The mails for the Windward Islands leave
New York April 3. The mails for Nassau, y. P.
leave New York April 6. The mails for Cuba ard
Mexico leave New York Apru7. The mails for New
fOundand and ST. Pierre-Migueion leave New York
April The mails for Beligo and Bay Islands leave
New York April 9. The mails for Australia. &c,
leave San Francisco April 8. The malls for China
and Japan leave San Francisco April t6-
HENRY G. PEARSON, Postmaster.
New York. Anil =. ISL
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The business will be continued as heretofore under
April /. ISL apJT. II, Sa, iw