The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-12
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scrlptlons, or renewals, are particularly
requested to give their usual titles. 1t
Is important to avoid mistakes 10 direc
ton. Frequently we send papers which
fail to reach the subscriber because We
happened not TO know that he is not
simply John Smith (as he signed his
address) but ''Rec. John smith, or
doctor John Smith" or Major
John Smith," or squire John
Smith" or Prof. John Smith" Pos
sibly there are others Of the name
perhaps a negro of whom you had no
knowledge and your paper may go to
several persons before the postmaster
learns that it is yours. 1t is best,
moreover, to give your full name, if
your first initial is j..
We have directed papers to J. A.
Jones, which were handed to John A.
Jones, or James A. Jones, or Joseph
A. Jones, instead of Jacob A. Jones, as
was intended. Ladies also would do
well to sign Mrs. or Miss, as the case
may be. We have sent papers to
Jane Robinsou," which did not reach
her for some weeks. because Miss Jane
Robinson was supposed to be the per-
son.
Rev. A. G. Wilcox, July -, 'S2.
Capt. John W. Smith, one Of
Wakes popular county commissioners,
coming In to renew .or the + & NJ. Ito
April %, So gave us IA number of In
terestlng points abGnt the Eastern sec
ton of the county, when is among the
best portions Of Central Carolina, and
only needs railroad communications
with the leading markets 10 make it
flourish and thrive like the Wake For
est section, of which it is a natural
neiehbOr. He says the people of Eagle
Rock, Moore's Mills, Nash. Edge
combe, Pitt, ETC., are getting worked
up TO the liveliest interest in the Raj
eigh and Williamson r. r., which
they believe will do more to develope
the State than any similar 100 miles of
railroad In the State; while the benefit
to Raleigh will be beyond calculation.
Squire Strickland, another prominent
last week and warmly seconds tie
above. He says a large meeting, or
barbecue, will shortly be held, and that
leading citizens of Raleigh will be in
vited to participate. Col. Polk, and
others, have promised to come out, and
speak. The design is to show the
managers Of the proposed route that
the people are ready to meet and CO.
operate SO far as they have the means.
The Right of Way" from Raleigh to
Rocky Mount has already been granted;
but the people will 60 farther, and
make such contributions in the shape
OF stock, crOsstles, ETC.. etc, as they
are able. These gentlemen, and others,
ale pleased to say they hope to have
the help of the Farmer and Nechdnic,
so far possible in advocating their road.
We will certainly be glad to help; not
from any antagonism to any other road,
but because we believe the Williamson
road a most desirable and necessary
connection between the Capital and the
Albemarle Region. Capt. Smith, by
the by, has been appointed to meet a
committee of Johnston and Hsrnett
commissioners to settle some points OF
uncertainty respecting the Eastern line
of Wake
Capt. Alex f. Brevard, Lincoln
county, Jan 10, 'S3. THE familiar
face Of the 7. & NJ. is always wclcom-
ed" he writes. 1t IS a great annoyance
to us to have to send you such a dingy,
dim, and Notwithstanding visitor,
week to week; but must either
20 80, or go in debt; and little beats
stay near shore in these times.
j. NJ. Pittard, Esq, Orange Co
july 3, 50, s. so
j. II. Person, ESD, Cary, April ;,
50: and he kindly ADDS a numb Der Of
remarks-'iwhich are what
[ hear every week, and | certainly agree
with them, and trust that you may reap
the reward of the finally faithful, as
you surely deserve"
We are already rewarded, friend Per-
son. III having such letters from many
worthy people in various parts of the
State, whom we have never, as yet, had
the pleasure Of meeting personally; but
whose good will and wishes we cannot
doubt.
Col. II. D. Robertson, Of Martin,
formerly a representative of that
county in the Legislature, and BOW ac-
lively interested in the WILLIAMSON &
Raleigh R. r. sends 81, (Jan 2, 'S2).
and says the L. & NJ. never lacks for
welcome, etc. We hope the day is not
twelve months distant when the paper,
after leaving the press at dinner time
will take the car: for R~obersonville, and
tell you the news at suppertable.
Miss Della Masten, subscription
paid to Dec ?, 's2, by compliment of a
friend.
%. D. Palmer, Esq, Moore Co.,
Oct. 10, 80. Sorry we were u when
you called.