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, 1882-08-11

The West Shore for August con
tains some very fine illustrations of
Alaska, that are unique and interest
ing, as showing how Sitka looks and
indicating what native carvings, &c,
look like. Just now the country is
taking more than passing interest in
Alaska. and anything about that ter
ritory is fully appreciated,
, 1882-08-11

The famous Chinese restriction Bill
will become law tomorrow. Its
beneficial effects are forcshadowed in
our dispatches already, in the marked
decrease of passengers to our shores
from the fowery kingdom. Our labor
ing people will feel rcjoiced at the
change.
, 1882-08-11

An exchange estimates the number
of Chinese in Oregon at 25,OOO, and
suggests that this number will b,
quite enough to meet the demand fol
the next ten years, Doubtless the
, 1882-08-11
The Peruvian Syr

The Peruvian syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint. BnilS, liumors, Female Com.
plants etc. Pamphlets free to any address,
seth W. Fowle 4 sons, Boston.
, 1882-08-11
Vessels consigned,o R. W. dsLion & Co.
British Bark Mary /. Baker.

v From Nell ourne, Australia.
Neither the captaid nor the under
dersigned agents will be responsible for
any debts contracted by the crew OF the
above named vessel.
Port Townsend, Augu'P1, SS2.
THOMAS SUTTON, Master.
II, W. DELIoN Il Co, Agcnls.
, 1882-08-11
AT JAMES JONES'

Just received, a large quantity of
California Port, Sherry and Amber
Wines, direct from the vineyard.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

: Hard cider and ':bug juice howe
pretty freely Saturday but all was quiet
There are two fellows in town VIII
sleep SO much on Sundays they canno
sleep at night, so they are never in hur
ry to leave, when spending the evening
out. Last night, the lady of the hous,
threatened to send for the mayor if the,
did not go instanter.
A good many went to the circus. and
all had lots of fun except the fellow who
saw the ''elephant.''
Through waiter, 1 learn that a marty
OF young ladies, accompanied by youne
man, entered the Hotel the other day os.
tensibly to look at the parlor and mass
judgment. They were heard to express
themselves in very favorable terms. At
terward, glasses were found on the cen.
ire table IN which were particles of ice
and slices of lemon, and they omitted a
tantalizing odor of sherry. Evidently
sherry-coblers were in order. Shock
ing(D
In your last issue. you make me saw
'Dr. Drummer" 1t should have been
DER Drummer" --quoting Curtis in ssSam
of Posen.''
In pamphlet Of ten pages, Mr.. Swee-
ney makes second appeal to the 'sciti-
zens of Enfield and vicinity,' asking their
cooperation and support, in 1.-The speedy
erection of an Academy in our town for
the higher education of our children..'
He tells them that, because they have
failed so often in the endeavof to found
good school. is no reason why they should
lose all interest, and despair of ever es-
tablishing the academy. He repudiates
the common idea that, on account of the
locality school cannot thrive here, and
asks-what benefit is derived from the
schools in higher ATTITUDES when vacations
are spent at home during the ''sickly
season. so called. Read the pamphlet.
The most disagreeable and abominable
thing know is the whistle on engine 80,
and it is the source of more oaths and ex-
ecrations. 1t is suggestive of everything
horrible. Unearthly and bloodcurdling,
it makes ones flesh creep and chills the
marrow in our bones, specially at the
midnight hour. From the plaintive wall
of the young infant to a cry of intensest
agony-from the gentle cooling of dove
to helpless cry of despair, and, from
the murmurings of distant lamentation
and woe, to the heart-rending shrek Of
painful, sudden death. 1t is ''awfully''
awful.
The engineer knows how to play. on it,
and / verify believe takes savage delight
IN doing so.
81 wish that d-n thing would bust, :"
is as familiar as the whistle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

Personals
Mrs. VIM. Fenner returned home las
Tuesday.
Miss Monte Hopkins, of Wilson, is visit
ing friends in town.
Mr.. John Shields returned from flyine
visit in Nash county last Tuesday.
Mrs. D. E. Stainback, who has beer
visiting in Enfield. has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Hall, of Weldon.
have been visiting relatives in town the
past week.
Mr.. Archie Mcdowell, our clever
Young townsman, returned from short
trip in Virginia last Friday.
Prof. W. H. Ragsdale, W. "o mas oeen
on an extended trip to the sea-shore a. ~
the mountains, has returned home, and is
highly pleased with his visit.
MI, W. A. Dunn and family have re-
turned home from Panacea springs much
and highly delighted with their
visit. Mr.. D., though improved, is not
quite as large as our ex-mayor.
DR.. Hufham, of this place, who was
taken i'll while in Beaufort short while
since, returned home last Friday quite
feeble. We are pleased to learn that he
Is improving very rapidly and is now able
to take short drive.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

WELCOME VIsITs.-Our sanctum was
invaded last week by some of Scotland
Neck's fairest and sweetest daughters.
We are always glad to see the ladies, and
we are happy to know that the charming
creatures are taking lively interest in
THE COMMONWEALTH The latch string
hangs on the outside of the door and we
will be pleased to see the ladies at any
time. We would suggest, however, if
they desire to see our press at work, that
they visit the office on Wednesday after
moons, any time between four and half
past five. But we will be glad to see
them at any time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

LECTURE. Edm und Alexander
delivered lecture in Pittman's Hall last
Tuesday night on sObject Teaching.
Uniform System of Books, etc., and read
an essay on "A Graduating System tor
Public Schools He was greeted by
quite good audience and his lecture was
we'll received. Mr.. Alexander is quite a
young man, and his style of delivery is
remarkably good. His voice is strong
Nd he made many apt and hap
ana clear al.~ '"w our public
by illustrations, showing NV :+-
schools are condu cted. and the necess,.,
for uniform SYSTEM Of books for the
schools. Mr.. Alexander's lectures are
to do much good and We sin
cerely hope his efforts in behalf of educa-
ton may be crowded with success.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

rett's is the best circus that has ever VS.
tied Weldon.
We learn that the show will visit Scot
land Neck some time in October. and
when they do come, we can safely prom
Use them the best house they have had in
this State. Our Railroad is now COM
pleted, and a monster railroad show. like
Barrett's, coming for the first time over it
will excite this entire community, and
seats under their vast tents will be worth
a premium on that gala day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

A Cough, COLD OR SORE THROAT
should be stopped. Neglect frequently
results III an Incurable Lung Disease or
consumption. Browns BRONCHIAL
IRoCHEs do not disorder the stomach
like cough syrups and balsams, but act
directly on the infamed parts, allaying
irritation, give relief in Asthma, Bronchi-
It's. Coughs, Catarrh. and the Throat
Troubles which Singers and Public Speak
ers are subject to. For thirty years
Browns Bronchial Troches have been
recommended by physicians, and have
always given perfect satisfaction. Having
been tested by wide and constant use tor
nearly an entire generation, they have at
tanned well-merited rank among the few
staple remedies Of the age. Sold at %
cents a box everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
A CARD.
RICHMOND. Va, |
Aug. 16, 1882 !

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
My attention this morning has
been called to the following prepos'
ferrous article, which appeared in Tic
Lynchburg Virginian:
IAN OUTRAGE.-while en- route to
Scottsyille via the Richmond and Al
leghany road Sunday the circus
train of S. H. Barrett & Co. stopped
at billiards. tank for the purpose of
taking on water, which detained the
train only few minutes but in that
brief period the thieves connected
with that show found time to COM
NIT most outrageous theft upon the
property of an old negro named Sam.
uel johnson. They marched boldly
to the old mans watermelon patch,
which is situated alongside of the
railroad, aud coolly helped them
selves to over two hundred dollars
worth Of melons. Judge William
billiard. our informant, and on whose
place johnson resided, says the suf-
ferer is nearly blind, and that the
sale of these melons (nearly all of
which were stolen) was the only way
in which the old man realized sup
port for himself and family. We
hope that an active effort will be
made to bring these bold marauders
to Justice
Any farmer or planter who knows
anything about truck-farming will
see how utterly untrue such state.
ment is. The watermelons only sold
for five cents apiece, and there must
If course have been 1000 ripe water.
melons in the patch, which was less
than a fifth of an acre of ground
Nothing could be more improbable.
The truth of the matter is that
when the train stopped at the water.
tank negro hired by the show in
Lynchburg went into the patch. and
in the presence of the owner started
to take up a melon, when the old ne.
gro struck him over the head with
an ax-handle. Barrett's men bought
a few from the negro, paying five
cents apiece for them.
The injustice and unkindness Of
the notice in the Virginion is so pat.
ent that I hardly deem a denial nee
cssary, except for the Fact that Bar
rett & Co. have a reputation, in the
defence of which they are so Jealous
as to overlook scruples even of the
smallest kind in sustaining them
selves in TIE good opinion of the PEG
pie whenever it becomes necessary
The whole statement, so far as
''marauding'' and stealing is concern
ed. brand as entirely untrue-pal
pably false-so far as Barrett's men
are concerned. hope the press, t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

MOTHERS! MoTHERs!! MoTHERsM!
Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest py sick child suffering and
crying with the e@eruciating pain of cut
ting teeth? If so, go a. once and get a
bottle of MRS. WfNSLOW 3 oOOIH-
ING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer itnmediately-depend upon
it: there is no mistake about it. There is
not mother on earth who has used it,
who will not tell you at once that it will
regulate the bowels, and give rest to the
mother. and relief and health to the child,
operating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe
to use Id all eases, and pleasant to the
taste. and is the prescription of one of the
oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. Sold every
where. 25 cents bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
BARRETT'S GREAT RAILROAD
SHOWS.

Saturday last the town of Weldon was
early astir and the country people COM
menced to pour in. OF course it was gen.
orally known that Barretts great show
was to exhibit and the people soon crowd
ed the side walks and every available
window waiting for the parade. This
when it came off was one of the most
creditable we have ever seen. The horses
and vehicles were in the best condition,
showing that the circus is indeed one of
the best.
One of the best things about Barretts
circus is, there were no profane, or vulgar
expressions from the clowns, nothing, in
fact, to disgust refined people. and it may
be termed a strictly moral circus. The
actings were much above the average and
many of the actors are indeed stars. The
msnagerie is the best we have seen with
any travelling show and all the animals
look fresh and lively. There are
many rare and curious living wonders on
exhibition. The programme gave better
satisfaction than that of any show that
has ever visited Weldon. Many of the
performances are simply wonderful, new
and novel, and even the sayings of the
clowns are entirely different from the old
worn out and hackneyed phrases generally
used. The tumbling was SPLENDID and
the bicycle riding on single wire, sus-
pended many feet in the air was marvel
lous. If all circuses were conducted like
Barrett's, then there would no longer be
any objection to them. The entire splen-
ded management of these vast shows is
due to Mr.. Willis Cobb, the press agent
and general manager. Mr.. Cobb is one
of the most courteous and pleasant gen.
tleman that we have ever had any dealings
with. He is certainly the right man in
the right place and to him we are indebted
for many ceurtesies extended to us. The
general verdict Of the people is that Bar
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

GREENWOOD SCRAPINGs.-A good
many of the Scotland Neck people attend
ed the picnic given at Savage's mill last
Friday. They all had a delightful time.
Miss Winnie Taylor of Battleboro, who
has been on visit to Miss Minnie Ed
mondson, returned home last Friday.
Mr.. NJ. P. Darden is spending short
time with friends and relatives in Ply
mouth.
Mr.. D. Edmondson has one of the finest
crops in this section on the Greenwood
fafi1i.
Miss Sallie Speed has quite a good
school and we trust she may continue to
receive liberal share of the children
needing instruction in this section.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
ALMOST A FAILURE.
THE MEETING LAST wEDNESDAY-PIEN'
TY OF MEAN wIsKEY, But LITTLE
ENTHUSIASM.

The Republicans of this township held
meeting here on Wednesday, the 10th
inst. for the purpose of sending delegates
to the County Convention which will
meet in Halifax next Saturday. There
was very slim attendance and the
darkies did not enter into the spirit of
the meeting worth cent. But they con-
tinued to pour the spirits down until they
began to get lively. Several fights and
collisions occurred. but we learn that no
damage was done.
We noticed that one of the speakers,
in the very midst of his eloquence, had
about handful OF inattentlve listeners.
The colored voters in this section do not
seem tc take much interest in the coming
election. 1t is indeed very hard matter
to get up meeting and there is now no
such thing as getting up any enthusiasm.
The darkies are beginning to learn that
prominent ex-Democrats are now the
candidates they are to support, and they
do not take kindly to the bitter pill, for
it is bitter pill for Republican darkies
to walk up to the polls and cast their bal
lots for the very men their party leaders
have heretofore told them would be the
ruin of the Republican party, if elected
to Office. And they will ruin the party.
Already we see the lethargy and indiffer-
ence manifested by the colored voters.
The meetings are failure, the speakers
vince when they say vote for old wheel
horses of Democracy these sore-headed
Democrats who have come over to us and
want offices.
1t was indeed hard matter for the
Republicans to get an audience last
Wednesday, and we see all along the
lines, and in all parts of the county, the
same Indifference manifested, that is so
far as the Liberal ticket is concerned,
they do not like to swallow it, but the
leaders show the old party lash and they
will be compelled to fall in line.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA In
the Superior Court.
Halifax County.

William Scott
Against
Jane Scott.
In this action the plaintiff seeks di-
vorce from the defendant and it appear
ing by affidavit in the cause that the de-
PENDANT cannot, after due diligence, be
found in the State.
1t is ordered that publication be made
once a week for six weeks successive IN
The COMMONWEALTH, a newspaper
published in the town of Scotland Neck.
notifying the defendant to appear at the
next term of the Superior Court Of
Halifax at the Court House on the third
Monday in September. 1892, then and
there to answer or demur to the complaint
or Judgment will be rendered according
to the relief demanded therein,
Witness, John I. Gregory, Clerk of
said Court at his Office in Halifax under
seal of said Court, this 9TH day OF
JOHN T. GREGORI.
Clerk Superior Court.
Branch & Bell,
Altos.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

@@When Planters buy true Ammo
mated Super Phosphate made chiefly
fom Slaughter House Meat and Bone for
s25 per ton at the factory, cash, it is folly
to pay out money for the high cost Fer
tilizers. Baugh's s25 Phosphate is OF
guaranteed standard. Analysis on every
bag same as ON circular.
The past season in the south has clear
" shown Planters that the low cost Am
nominated Fertilizers paid best on Cotton;
there has never been, in the four years of
it's use. an unfavorable report of It's action
Every pound Of Ammonia and Phosphori
Acid IN Baugh's s25 Phosphate is prom
pity available as plant food. Planters
can make their own figures as to the saw
ing they can make by using this article
and at the same time be reasonably sure
of good crop.
Send for circular giving full guaran-
teed Anlysis.
BAUGH & SONS.
No. 1O3 South St., Baltimore, Md.
Manufacturers and Importers of Fertili-
zers and Fertilizing Supplies.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
Dissolution Notice.

THE copartnership heretofore existing
l. between James Gotten and s. p.
Brinkley, under the firm name of James
Gotten Il Co., is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
J. R. Herring having purchased the
interest of S. P. Brinkley, the said
Herring and James Gotten will do BUSH
ness under the firm name of Herring &
Gotten, and the new firm assumes all
liabilities of and collects all debts due
the old firm. S. P. BRINKLEY.
JAMES GOTTEN.
Aug. 4. 1882.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

whom I am so we'll known, will not
give credence to such a ibellous
charge. and if convenient give me
the benefit Of this denial.
Very respectfully.
WILLIS COBB,
Press Agent Barrett's Show.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator upon
the estate Of Peter Forbes late of Halifax
county, I hereby notify all persons hold
ing claims against him. to present the
same to me duly authenticated on or be-
fore the LIST day Of July 1888.
Persons indebted to SAID estate are re-
ouested to make immediate payment and
save cost of suit.
Enfield N. c.. R. B. BRITT,
June LIST, 1882. Adm &C.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
NOTICE..

We have this day formed a copartner-
ship for dong general mercantile bust
ness. J. R. Herring having purchased
the interest of S. P. Brinkley in the firm
of James Gotten & Co.. the new firm
will be Herring Il Gotten, and said new
firm assume all liabilities of and collect
all debts due the old firm.
j. R. HERRING,
JAMES GOTTEN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

A CHARMING ENTERTAINMENTS
Next Saturday night our people will have
the privilege of attending one of the most
charming entertainments that Scotland
Neck has ever known. Prof. Willoughby
Reade, an elocutionist who has certainly
found 1.-The lost art,'' will actually be
here next Saturday night and will give
one of his delightful entertainments in
Pittman's Hall. We are sure the Prof.
will have one of the largest and most re-
fined audiences that ever assembled in
this town, and we can safely promise all
who may attend an intellectual treat that
is rarely offered in small towns.
The late lamented Senator Hill says of
Prof. Reade's entertainment. .'The best
l ever attended,
Rev. DR.. J. L. NJ. Curry, one of the
most eloquent ministers in the Baptist
Church of Virginia, says: II would give
thousand dollars if conld read Karl,
the Black smith, as Prof. Reade does. -
A good many of our people have heard
Prof. Reade aud they know that he has
few equals and no salperiors. We again
remind our readers that treat is in store
for them next Saturday night. Let every
body attend and give tue Prot. q large
audience.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

Rheumatism, disordered blood,
general debility. and chronic dis
eases pronounced incnrable, are
often cured by Browns Iron Bitters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
Vine Hill Male Academy.

! kAV AA4xA AvASeAO Ae~S@ss~A~SJ
A 7 the last meeting of the board OF
n Trustees the time of openining this
school was changed from the first Monday
in August to the first Monday in Sep
TENDER. In consequence the next session
will begin on
Monday, the 18th Of September,
and continue forty weeks.
This change was very desirable, since
it iusures the health of the students, and
enables us to do good work from the
beginning. - e.:ne,,
work. and we ask that you will give US
your boys, ', h.d under the direct
supervision Of the principal a. sio'oo pei
month.
Tuition, s15 90 to sl7 80 per term of
five months.
Languages, SIS 90 each.
One half of tuition due at the middle.
the balance at the close of term.
For other information, address
W. II. RAGSDALE, A. B.,
Principal.
Scotland Neck, N. G.
Aug Is, 1882.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
BE NOT DECEIVED

BE NOT DECEIVED
By Plasters claiming to be an improve
ment on ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLAS-
TIERS.
ALLCOCK'S is the Original and
only Genuine Porous PLASTER; all
., so-called Porous Plasters are
limitations. Beaoore Of them.
See that you get al-
ALLCOCK'S PL ASl = H.
which we guarantee has affected more
and quicker cures than any other
external Remedy.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24
PATAPSCO GUi
WHANN'S SUPERPHOSPHATE
KANT,
CHEMICALS, ETC.

We sell the above either for cash or
Cotton.
We always cndeavor to have statesmen
of character and politeness.
At present we have wi h US ARCHIE
McDowEtr. WILLIE JosEY, and JIMMIE
PITrMAN, who Will be pleased to walt
on customers at all times.
About two years ago we purchased .ns
large brick Corn and Wheat MIL
from Hon. W. H. Kitchin, and at con-
siderable addition to the first cost we
have put it in condition to make hrstrate
Meal and Flour, and this we guarantee TO
do for all who will give us trial.
At the Mill we constantly keep sup
ply Of freshly ground Meal, which VIII oe
sold at the lowest cash prices or e1-
changed for corn.
In addition to our grinding facilities
we run during the Cotton season,
Iaoo Sirty Sac Broom Gins,
with Condensers, and will gin for the
lowest market price.
We also pay the highest prices
for Seed Cotton.
The whole Milling Department is un.
der the Superintendent Of W. E. Whit
more, Esqr., known throughout this en-
tire country for his good fellowship and
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

NOAH BIGGS. y n JOSEY
Established Il se7.
:" E have been before the public for
w fifteen years, and have always en-
deavored to give satisfaction both as to
goods and prices, and can say now that
enlarged facilities enable us to do more
in both respects than ever before.
Returning thanks for past patronage,
we wish to say that we will sell goods for
cash as low as they can be bought else
where, or we will quit the market.
10 all RESPONSIBLE parties, and those
who will make us secure. who wish to
buy on time we will sell goods as low as
any house in North Carolina will on the
same terms.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1882-08-24

Carraway's Liver Pills sell for rs cents
per box. All Druggists have them.