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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18
Fer the Farmer and Mech, ME
THE BOOK OF LIFE.

Suggested by a crystal enclosing q crop Of water,
in the museum OF Mr.. William Primrose, OF Hal
e!Sh
O generous Mother kind and wise
Whom men do Nature call.
You mean not that the Book OF Life
BE read alike by all.
In some on creamy vellum leaves
\ gentle tale is told,
While others shine III gorgeous hues
With clasps ofsolid gold.
In russell leather some are bound
With pictures dark OF fair.
Some are romanceS strange and wild
And some are books OF prayer.
Some. by your handmade Art illumed
Like missals quaint and old
TO generations vet unborn
Their story shall unfold.
In some a stately POEMS found
IN rhythmic : grand.
While others secm.but written on
The ever shifting sand.
And when we think the mother wise
The story old tells DER,
III We the pages closely sean
Well find there's something more.
Heredity may stamp them all
Yet still there IL entcrvene,
Leaves upon which surroundings print
Pictures before unseen.
These mighty powers contine the will,
Though to all seeming free.
As drops of water prisoned i'll
y crystals heart may be.
50 far it goes. but cannot pass
That adamantine wall
Of prc-arranged restrictions which
Some Providence d" call
| But when the book of Life is closed
The volume shut away
Where flies tie vital force of man
Where does his spirit stay:
MARY BAYARD CLARKE.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

Consumption in its early stages is readi-
ly cured by the use of DIR. Pierce's Col
den Medical Discovery" though, if the
lurg s are wasted no medicine will effect
a cure. No known remedy possesses such
soothing aud healing influence over al
scrolulous, tuberoulous, aud pulmonary
objections "a the Discovery" John
Willis. of Elyria. Ohio, writes: The
Golden Medical Discovery does positive
~ cure consumption, as. after trying
every other medicine in vain, this sue
ceeded." Mr.. z. r.. Phelps, Of Cuth
bert, Ga, writes: The Golden Medical
Discovery has cured my wife of bron
chitis consumption" Sold by druggists
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18
Iaaies department.
Original co~a.-:hr.!oas By Southern LAZY
Writer'S.

SorE Desiring 10 assist in taking s~Ay TIE re-
:, ozch from the south, that our section las little
literary IA ent, and that our Ladies uIe eitn
car. nor care to, use the composing PEI. ne devote
one page o.: the r. a VI. TO Original and >flect~d
ArticIee from ladi.-. We cannot NJ pres Ut oner
CONDENSATION but shall be pleased TO send = pack
aye 81 extra copies of any issue 20 ANY ons wish
- q, pr.s.pt them 70 friends. II If beat 'or eAcn
contributor 70 write her address on . SIP Oh paper
- ~ c.mm. Iuication: but IL she be too tirni4
this can be omitted as the articles viii Dc comm
"a to Literary, household, poetic aud Kindred
,1ric-. which vii lose none OF their interest, even
thluyr the editor should not know the author.
RULEs: Write plainly, Oh one side Oh tne sheet,
Iot IL. make a difference between { { ana oe,ae
~ ~ T. and =: and do no; make our PRINTER 8
Ioee half day trying 10 spell out your meaning
count TX words TO a line Il type, and Try not 10
.xr-e1 100 ines. or two pages Of paper. We prefer
~, : crl,rnu every ~..k rather than . single long
trti Gle AZ one time. stories should not cAceed "a
columns ia ! u1tn; y ople don't care ior "
,pu.s articles. All tscles- adjectiyes, and descriP-
tous should be marked out PEG. IL viii lot feao
hem. IL q newspaper
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

We are informed there is a baseless
charge being made against Judge Shep-
ard, In the district, relative to his action
in the murder case OF the late and lament
ed General Bryan Grimes. We are not
informed as to whom is the father of such
charges. We know, however. they are
denounced by all parties who desire to
accord liberality and Justice.
The fact OF it is, judge Shepard was
attorney for parties charged with the
murder Of General Grimes. He took,
when he received mis- license. an oath to
support the constitution Of the state and
country, and to discharge his duty as an
attorney. This be has dore well and
faithfully. Nothing more, nothing less.
II he. as an attorney, got he better of his
opponents in that case, il was q fair fight
-EdentoB EnQuirrr.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

Al exquisite invention this,
Worthy % Loves most houeyed Ass
This art OF writing billet doVr
Ia buds. and odor>, and bright huest
In saving all one feels and thinks
10 clever daffodils aud pInks;
Ia puns of tulips and in phrases,
Charming for their truth. of DAISIES;
Uttering. a. well a. silence may,
The sweetest words the sweetest way.
How lit, too. for the lady bosom
The place where LiHet dur rcpose EN-.
What deligft 10 some sweet spot.
Combining i0re with yIrd.a plot,
At ouce to cultivate one : flowers
And ones epistolary p,wers
Growing one own clo;ce words and fan
cIes
10 orange tubs. and beds Of pansies,
One, -ghs. and passionate declarations
Ia odurous rhetoric II carEatiou.
Seeing how far one ; stocks VI reach
Taking due care one : flowers II - ,,eh
To guard from blight a. wei A. ta'hu-
And watering every day one : l+t h,>!
A letter comes, Just gathered. We
Dote on its tender b%rIlllancy,
Inhale its delicate expressions
OF balm aud pea, and It's confessions
Nlaue WIFI "a sweet Il Httttttd SbthSt
AS ever morn believed on bush;
CTis iii reply to one of ours,
Made of the most convincing flowers
Then, after we have kissed its wit,
And heart, in water putting 1t
(Tc keep its remarks tresh,) go round
Our little eloquent plot of ground,
And with enchanted hands compose
Our answer, all oflily and rose,
OF tuberose and of violet,
And little ddriing ~(mignonette !;
Of look At ne aud call ne to you
Words. that while they greet, go through
You
Of thoughts, of Rumes, forget me-not,
Brideaoort, in short, the whole blest lo'
OF vouchers for a lifelong kiss,
And literally, breathing bliss.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18
Tokay Vineyard Wines

Either Dry" or sweet,
or White" Several varieties 81 al
Purity and KEEPING quIhtssS gH,.'
teef Pronounced by such high anti,
~ as pr. Sayre. OF \ y, and nr On
ner of the [. ). Army, a. Wei a. otst
the very best native wines they ,>c'
drank. No refuse Of the Foreign & q
press, or vile adulteratla that have VI
er seen a wine press y catering a. q
European palate 80 called, at l'1
figures. Also several thousand sala,
of pure wine vinegar. Send Tor Ii'.'
list. and cultivate hea il aud sobrlrtl
well as home industrlr-
A. NCBTlE, ". J.. GREEN
Supt. and ship fayetieHit,e ~
ping Agent. frupr' tor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

A WORLD OF GCoD. One a. the most
popular medicines now bctole,he Ameri-
can public, is Hop Bi,fcrs. You see it
everywhere. People take it with good
effect. 1t builds them UP. 1t is Dot as
pleasant to The taste as some other Bit
tiers, "a Ii il not a whiskey drink. it is
more like the old fashioned bone set tea,
that has done a world Of good. If YOU
don I feel Just right, try Hop Bittcrs.-
NuRaa Ne,cs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

TIE GENERALS EXPERIENCE. Peru
sing a recent copy of the Chicago Times.
We observed the following statement from
Gen. Leib Of the Chicago Democrot: st
Jacobs OH is the remedy for rheumatism
and neuralgia, without any manner or
doubt and people who suffer from these
diseases ought to be made acquainted
with that fact. Whenever | had occasion
to use the Oil found it all its proprie
tors claim for it.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

From Eminent W. l.. Almon, Presi-
dept Medical College. Halifax, n. s..
"Colden'- Lichig's Liquid Extract of
Beef and Tonic ~lnvigorator is invaluable
for ferer, mityestion, and ~nenkness, and
cannot b. surpassed for JempIe com
Dhrt"ts.' THE no other) OF drug
giStS.
LADIES! h%eautifv YOUR complexion
with Gienn's sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and HhisAer Dye" -.
CHURCH-YASD coughs can be cured b,
flale's Honey OF H~orehoupd and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

Many Miserable People drag tLcm>
selves about with failing strength, feel
ing that they are steadily sinking into
then graves when, by using Parkor's
Ginger tonic, they would find IA cure
commencing with the fist dose, aud Vi
tality and strength surely coming back
30 them. See other column.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

At Fair Bluff, Ark, yesterday, Daniel
Camp, a well-known planter, died from
the effect of carelessly eating a watermel-
on in which he had placed poison for the
benefit Of those WHO made inroads on his
melon patch. Three of his children who
also partook of the melon are likely TO
die.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

Made from Harmless Materials, and
adapted to the needs of fading and fail
ing hair, Parker's Hair Balsam has Ia
Ken the first rank as an elegant and reIi
able hair restorative.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

DR.. Pierce,s Favorite PRESCRIPTION SIS
a most powerful restorative tonic, also
combining the most valuable ~nervine pro-
perties. especially adapted to the wants
Of debilitated ladies suffering from weak
back, inward fever, congestion, inham-
nation, liberation, or from
or neuralgic pains. By druggists.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

A japanese custom is to give baby girls
the Lam OF delicate and lovely plants or
flowers, while the boys are simply mum
bered, and are known as First boy, Sec
ond boy, and SO on.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

THREE SUICIDES IN y. G. IN A WEEK.
Prom person. just returned from Shell.
by, it is learned that Mr.. Ezekil Price of
that town committed suicide there last
Saturday by taking laudanup,, and was
buried by the Masons Tuesday. For three
ve>rs since the death Of his wife, Mr..
Price has, it is said, shown symptoms Of
mental disorder. - a Mr.. Hobbs com
mitted suicide near LiLcolnton through
grief over the loss Of a mule
Wilmington Star: Our community wa.
greatly shocked yesterday morning by the
announcement that Mrs. Bertha Solomon.
wife of Mr.. Louis Solomon, "a German
citizen of this place. was supposed tC
have committed suicide by drowning dur
lng the previous night.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

The freely only shines when Oh the
wing; SO 1t is with the mind when once
we rest We darken.-Bazey.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18
OiI-Struck !---R abroad RumorS

One of the editors of this paper re-
ceived a private dispatch from New York
las, night at twelve o'clock, in substance
as follows:
1T is reported here upon excellent au-
thority that the control Of the Richmond
& Danville railroad system has this day
been transferred from the hands in which
it As been heretofore to new hands, and
that the majority of the stock is now held
by a New \ ork company. | am unable
to ascertain definitely who are the pur-
chascrs, but it Is said to be the Standard
Oil Company. They are certainly largely
interested. Very important developments
are looked for, Of which | will advise you
at the first practicable moment. This is
considered an explanation of the remark
be course OF the stock OF this company
for the past few dayS.
We are unable to understand the mean
ing of the above dispatch, or if it is true,
the meaning Of the movement that is
| back OF it. Our Informant is an obser-
want man and enc who never speaks with
out authority. If the managers Of the
Standard Oh company have already
tie doubt that they viii carry cut the
/ illdil- MN III IiSICSS IOl tue COIL pICtlOU
vi lie system. We shall be able to give
confederation Of this dispatch and other
details IN to morrow Taper, or as soon
is in New York. In reply to a question
last night after the dispatch was received
Major Temple said that he had heard no
lntimati0n of the matter, and that al
though Major Johnson left tor New York
day before yesterday he had no idea that
he had been called there on account OF
any intended transfer.
This intimation will be received in
Charlotte with some hope for better
things. 1t had been known here for some
time that Senator Camden, Of West Nir-
GINA, president of the Standard Oil Com,
pany, was largely interested in K. & d.,
stock and this fact ~lnclines many to the
belief that the reported transfer is true.
Another fact inducing belief in the re-
port Is hat the interests of the Balti-
more x Ohio Railroad and the Standard
Oil company are Intimately associated,
and it is well known that the L. & O..
have all along been jealous of the &C
QUESTIONS of the Il. a d. This D
ton was certainly interested in the lease
of the Virginia Midland to the extent
that a stipulation was Sc, ured upon Its
coming into the hands of the X. 4 d.,
that the interests of Baltimore should lie
protected, and it has been the common
impre sion that it had never given up it.
intention to secure southern connecting
roads. This being the case it is highly
probable hat the roads Of the r. & d., il
transferred as represented. arc to be opcr.
ated in the interest Of Baltimore and the
b. & O.-Atlanta Constellation.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18
TIE 4 C H ( r S

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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

Suggested by j crystal enclosing a drop OF water,
in the museum OF Mr.. William Primrose, OF Hal
e.rh
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-18

Supt. and SIN
ping Agent.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-02-23
Death Of Bishop Wightman.

The Methodist Church and the relip.
ious world at largo have lost an able
champion and noble example in the death
of Bishop Wightman, who TRANQUILITY
breathed his last in his native citty Of
Charleston on Wednesday morning.
In that city he was born seventy four
years ago, and at the age of twenty.
while still student in the College OF
Charleston, he received his license to
enter upon the glorious work of saving
souls and leading sinners to repentance
After distinguished services of many
years in Randolph. Macon College as pro.
iessor, as presiding elder of Cokesbury
district, and as editor of the .Soufherf,
Christian Adrocdfe, he was called upon to
organize Wofford College in 1854. Such
was his success that he again undertook
the task of establishing the Southern
Unireysity at Greensboro, Alabama, and
brought that institution to a most flour-
ishing condition. In 1866 he was select-
ed as Bishop of the Church, and 10 that
capacity for fifteen years was tower OF
strength, honored, revered and beloved
by ail.
As a scholar, as speaker and as a
writer Bishop Wightman was alike con-
spicuous. The literature of the church
has been greatly embelished by his
tongue aud his pen.
Ripe in years and rich in grace, and
dignity, he has been gathered TO the
fathers, but his name will ever be held in
grateful remembrance, aud the light ol
his noble example will continue to cheer
and comfort future generations in theil
toilsome journey through life.--Netrs ana
Herald.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-02-23
OUR RAILROAD PROSPECTS.

An Augusta dispatch to the Ne,rs and
Courier on last Friday says that on
Thursday President Fisher sent long
telegram to the principal stockholders OF
the South Carolina Railway in New
York, in reference to the proposed pur-
Chase of the Augusta and Knoxville by
the South Carolina Railway. Mr. Fisher
remained in the city awaiting reply to
that telegram, and to-day conference
vas held at which President Fisher, Su-
perintendent Peck, Mr. Talmadge, lone
of the New York directors Of the South
Carolina Railway Mayor May, the city
attorney and the chairman Of the finance
committee were present. Nothing def
mite was decided upon. but it was under.
stood that the South Carolina Railway
authorities are anxious 10 obtain control
OF the Augusta and Knoxville, and think
that it will be paying investment. Mr.
Fisher says that the Clyde syndicate has
made no proposition to him for the pur-
chase Of the South Carolina Railway, or
for a combination Of the two lines.
Nothing further about this conference
has been made public, and therefore we
conclude that the parties have, in all
probability, arrived at an understanding
with reference to the transfer Of the
line, and that at ths proper time the
details will be made public. Had the
conference been failure, that fact would
almost certainly have !ranspired. II the
South Carolina Road gets the Augusta
and Knoxville it will also complete the
Savannah Valley, and thus Anderson
would secure the benefits of direct
connection with Charleston and Augusta
also. This would, perhaps, be the very
best arrangement possible for the inter
ests of Anderson.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-02-23
The Presidential neartache.

A rumor that Miss Ida Farrell, of this
city, who is visiting in Washington, at
the residence of Bob Ingersoll, is being
paid particular attention by President
Arthur is creating quite flutter in So
cial circles here. The story comes from
personal friend of the young lady's
acquaintance. Miss Ida is the only
daughter of II. G.. Farrell, one of Pc
oria's best known citizens. She is 4
blonde OF medium size, good looking, OF
graceful and stylish appearance, and well
educated. For several years, she was the
belle OF society here, and in the opinion
of many was the most handsome woman
in the city. She has quite a penchant
for private theatricals, and on several
occasions appeared in amateur entertain
ments, in the leading female part sus-
taining her role quite creditably. A
cousin of hers. Clinton Farrell, Jr., now
resident of Washington. is q brother
in-law Of Ingersoll, having married bis
| wife's sister.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-02-23
THE NEW ELEcrIoN LAWS.

A Washington dispatch aays that
"cool-headed Republicans from So1;h
Carolina say that, in the face of the
amendments to the election laws recent
ly enacted by their State Legislature in
the interest Of the Democratic party, the
best policy the Republican party of that
State can adopt is one of mastery innc-
tivity, until the Democrats fall out
among themselves over an issue which
will permanently split their party. The
amendments referred TO practically put
the Democrats in absolute control of the
registration books and the ballot boxes
in the country districts. In the cities
Federal supervisors can and will be ap-
pointed, because the Attorney General
has money with which to pay them. He
has none for supervisors serving in the
country. Ex- Representative Robert
Smalls thinks that, if The Republicans
should absolutely hold aloof from poll
tics for four years, the Democrats would,
ut the end of that time, be cutting one
anothers throa.s, rendering coalition
desirable TO either faction, and power
possible to the Republicans"
This shows that the Republican lead.
ers in tho North realize the fact that the
new election laws viii! render Republi.
can victory next 20 impossible in South
Carolina. The laws rs they now stand
are fair and just, and under such laws
the Republican party in South Carolina
cannot thrive. Their only chance ia to
divide the Democracy, and thus succeed
by stepping in between the two factions
of the white people. They avow the
fact that if they do not run ticket it
will be for the purpose of splitting our
people in order that they may hereafter
win.
In liz face Of this warning we hear
talk of Independents in South Carolina.
They are simply allies of the Republi-
caas, and are moving exactly in the di-
rection that their friends wish them to do.
Tbey are, in our opinion, more danger
Gus than the Republicans, for they pre-
tend to be Democrats while there is no
Democracy in them. We would have
moro respect for and confidence in their
purposes if they were to avow them
selves Republicans ct once. We would
then know where to find them. AS it is,
they are nothing, and not much of that /;
but if they could procure any respectable
following they could very easily turn the
State government over to the old party
of plunder and vice.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-02-23

ample time to prepare for their trial.
If anything is TO be done With refer
ence to these cases this is, Of course, the
fairest and best mode of procedure but
It is somewhat strange that these trials
are always brought into prominence du-
ring election years. The manifest pur-
pose of the Republican party is TO use
the Federal Courts as means Of intimi-
dation, 10 assist them in once more secu-
ring control Of South Carolina. The
trial of these cases, even one or Two test
cases this year, eyinces the purpose Of
the Republican party TO wage vigorous
canvass in South Carolina. Our people
had az well open their eyes 10 the fact
that this year the forces Of Democracy
will have 20 do battle with the Republi-
can party, assisted by the whole ederal
patronage and the powers OF the United
States Courts, and in addition 10 these
elements Of power they will have the
assistance of the so.called independents
Greenback party. Fortunately, however,
the new Election Law ~ill rob the
United States Courts Of much Of their
intimidatng capacity. The law abso-
lutely protects The managers in State
elections from the power Of the Federal
Courts, unless they mike distinctions Of
race or color, which, Of course, they will
not do; and the man. era Of Federal
elections will, in large measure. al.o
be protected from the false accusation.
Of periurc1 witnesses, "a the registration
brings the whole voting population into
compac, form. AID only those register
ed At precinct can vote there. This
will take much Of the terror out Of the
Republican effort to buldoze by the
interference Of the United States Courts.
Their purpose, however, remains the
same, and our people may rest assured
that the old party Of plumber and Of
fraud stand ready to grasp the govern
ment Of this State again, by any means
that may lie within their power.