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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-22

A Rich STATE.-Quite a Boom in
North Carolina minerals. The Stokes
county Reporter says; IN addition to
the large veins and deposits, nearly the
whole land was full ofdetacbed particles
OF the finest magnetic ores. There is
h ,rdly a river, creek or branches where
the magnet will not find ore in greater
or less quantities"
Which is all very well for Iron, but
Rutherford is similarly over spread with
gold. We can name 100 farmers who
have a gold mine down in the meadow,
or along the spring house branch. The
Banner tells how u young friend, j.
Albert Forney, after walking in from
the country, pulled off his stockings,
which had gotten wet in fording =
stream. Among the sand in his shoes
were several particles Of shining gold !!
When a young lawyer can gather gold
dust in his stockings crossing a creek,
Santa Claus may as we'll dry up.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-22

DEATHs.-In Wake. Mrs. Blanche
Asbury.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-22

Browns IRON BITTERs
has been thoroughly tested
for dyspepsia, indigestion.
blllousness, weakness, debil-
ity, overwork, rheumatism
neuralgia. consumption,
liver complaints, kidney
troubles, &c. and it never
fails to render speedy and
permanent relief.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-22

Rev. CIV. RICE, editor Of
the An<,1ean Christian r.
17rv, says of Brown Iron
Bitters:
Gin, O.. Nov. I6, 1881
Gents The foolish vast.
ing OF vital force in buancl,
pleasure, and vicious in5uI
gence of our people, makes
your preparation a necessity
and if applied, will save hun,
dreds who resort to saloons
for temporary reeuperauon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-22
No KhiskevI

Browns IRON BIrrrps
is one of the very few ton;s
medicines that are not Conn
posed mostly of alcoboI
whlskey, thus b~ecomjpr ",
fruitful source of intom d
ance by promoting l des;-.
for rum.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-03-22
Browns IRON BIrrvps

BROWNS IRON BIrrgps
is guaranteed to be a non
Intoxicating stimulant, and
1t will, IN nearly every Case
take the place of all iiopor
and at the same time absa
lutely kill the desire ~
whiskey and other intoxI.
eating beverages.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Iiyneneal.

On the evening of February 22d,
Mr.. Charles V. Rowley, a well-known
and popular young merchant of Girdle-
tree Hill, was married to Miss Annie
Jones, handsome and attractive young
lady oft same village. The ceremony
was performed in the NJ. L. Church,
by the Rev. ] A. Arters, in a very i'm
pressive manner. The Wedding March
was played by Miss Eva NJ. Jingle,
who presided at the organ. The fol-
lowing gentlemen and ladies acted as
groomsmen and bridesmaids Mr.. Geo.
T. Bratten, Jr., and Miss Kate Jones
Mr.. Thomson Jones and Miss Esther
Bennett Mr.. Thomas Oniey and Miss
Mary Taylor; Mr. Samuel Rowlcy and
Miss Annie Onley The bride was be
comingly attired in handsome dress
of white satin. The bridesmaids in
pure white, and the groom and erooms-
men wore black Immediately after
the marriage ceremony, the bridal
party, attended by large concourse of
friends, proceeded to the residence of
the brides father, Jesse Jones, Esq,
where all were received in elegant
style, the occasion being one of much
enjoyment. On the following evening,
the same company was honored with a
Sumptusus entertainment at the resi-
dence of Mrs. James Rowley, mother
of the groom. We extend our con-
CALCULATIONS and trust that our young
friends may realize their most joyous
expectations.
Mr.. William Covington, of New
Church, and Miss Kate Jones, of this
county, were married at the residence
of Mr.. J. Sydney Jones, near Pocomoke
City, on Wednesday evening of last
week, by the Rev. James Conway.
Messrs. Edwin llargiS and Hiram Brit
tingh2m and the Misses Cecie Hargis
and Florence Feddeman we're the wait
ers, and all were elegantly attired.
The wedding guests consisted princi-
pally OF the relatives OF the bride and
groom, and were bounteously provided
for in the way of refreshments. The
happy pair will make New Church their
future home.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 2sd, Mr..
Edward Dixon, Of this place, WAS mar
ried by the Rev. James Conway TO
Miss Eva Polk, lovely and accom-
plished young lady OF Pocomoke City,
at the resi- icncc Of the brides uncle,
Levin II. Conner, Esq, in that place
\ large number of the friends OF the
contracting parties we're present to wit
ness the ceremony. The reception at
Mr.. Conner's WAS very enjoyable one.
and the bridal presents were quite nu-
merous. The newly made pair return
ed 10 this place the same evening On
Friday evening Of last week they were
rendered . reception al the residence
Of the groom's brother, Mir L. Il. T.
Dixon. We trust their future may be
one Of unall0yed happiness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
T:le Mississippi Floods.

Congress has very properly voted an
appropriation OF Sioo 900 to the rciiet
of the destitute sufferers by the Nissis.
sippi foods. Ihe money IS 10 BE- ap
Piled to meet the immediate necessary
expenses of the most helpless Of the
victims of the extensive ig0undation,
Tut the amount is BY 40 means sufli
cient 10 supply even with food and
shelter the thousands who have been
left homeless aud without resources by
the rush OF the waters
Their misfortune appeals to the be
ncvolencc OF more favored Communi
ties and movement ought 10 be or
gained TO secure contributions all over
the country in behalf Of those who
have been subjected to this severe or
deal Our people have not as yet
perhaps, generally recognized the ex-
tent OF the ruin caused by these floods
The part Of the valley that is inundated
was the most productive and fines:
cotton-gFowing country in Mississippi
From fifty thousand to seventy FIVE
thousand persons have been reduced to
deStltutl0n, and rs about four iitths of
these are cOlored ldborers who have no
means OF support pending the inter
rupIion OF LABOR in the inundated dis
trlct, their condition appeals specially
to the generosity OF those who have as.
sumed 10 be the particular friends and
beneiactoss of the colorcd race.
In the House, Mr. Chalmers read
dispatch from y hitman County, sta
ting that thousand coi0rcd persons
were starving and asking for assistance
Bat as all the Mississippi DELTA between
Nlcksburg and Memphis, about one
hundred and fifty miles ~ length and
forty IN breadth. is under water, or has
been, the thousand who are starving in
Whitman county constitute but small
proportion OF the numbers who are
suffering throughout the whole vast
scene OF desoauon Let our commu
mites contemplate the extent Of the
calamity and measure with liberal
spirit their obligation 10 lend a help
ing hand.
Within the national household, vast
as il is, and subject as it is to all man.
ner of misfortune from fire and floods
and tempests, from pestience and the
plague of locusts, from evils that strike
there to-day and may strike here to-
morrow, there should always be a
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

Lovers down on the bayside seem
10 have been singuIarly unfortunate
this year. Only few days ago one
of them started out TO see another
fellows GIRL" and. somehow or other.
got tangled up in the woods and wreck
cd his carriage. Boys, when you &" get
it bad " and start out to see a girl, the
best plan is to take some one along to
do the driving it is not to be expected
that a man in love should be able to
keep his thoughts on the object of his
affections and the object he is steering
down the g boss channel at the same
time. Nevertheless, We sympathise
with " Capt. Erickson"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
To Advertise or not to Advertise /,

What is The good of advertising? |
sm running bu iuess. and people will
soon 6ud out that | am running bust
uess without being told through the
newspapers. So where is the good OF
Advertising?
L, these days when every man in bus
mess is usiog every exeriion 10 get TO
tie front, 30 wide awake mao stops to
argue uboet the good of advertising.
Tue experience ot the la; 6ny years has
settled that matter. Tue men who sue
coed are the men who advertise.
Bat what is Toe good OF Advertising I
The good Of adver tising is iu keeping
your name aud your bnsiness constantly
before The people Not especially to To-
form them that you are III existence. and
that you have opened a store. ora shop
or al office. People may know ali that
by bear.as. To advertise is TO give
'oralai notice TO the public tina, you are
IA business. that you are wide-awake,
Energetic aud abreast the times In these
days, u advertise looks like going in TO
wiu.-Not 20 advertise looks like throw
ing up tie sponge, aud giving up the
ight
But there are men who succeed in
husiness without advertising. TO be
cure. Bat those men are generally men
of exceptional business qualificstious -
Possibly, alsa, they became established
when competition was not AZ great as it
now. Aud WE cannot tell how much
greater success they may have attained
If they had advertised
Ii nobody advertised, then every bod ,
would have equal advantages. But
where some advertise aud others do not,
the advertisers are using vehicle that
gtyts an advantage ever those who do
not. fcity business men seek custom
through the columns of the country
press, counlry business men must seek
IL the same manner to retain CUSTOM
The thirty or iurty dollars, more or less.
per year, according to space, paid for
advertising. has grown to be a necessary
expenditure to the 1--we business man =
la 4 desire to DO economical aud 10
save the small amount paid Tor adVsrlis-
lag. he may lose profits amounting to
ten times as much.
The man who keeps his name aud
business constantly before the public may
uo: succeed. bat he stands better
cbaocc than be Who does uot.-Chester-
toNu Transcript.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Thomas H. Rooms, of Balti-
more, travelling salesman for Henry s.
Kind & Sons, importers and dealers in
hardware and agricultural implements,
was taken violently i'll on Saturday last
with bilious cramps, and but for the
prompt attention of Drs. White and
Jones, together with the careful and
gentle nursing he received at the hands
of the proprietor of The Washington
House, in this place, his life would
have been despaired Of He is now
slowly convalescing, and expects to be
able to resume his duties in a few days.
Counselor A. p Barnes returned
on Tuesday from an extended trip 10
Baltimore and Washington.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
BY Universal Accord.

AYERS CATHAITIC PILLS are the best
OF all purgatives for family use They
are the product of long, laborious, and
successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive use, by physicians in
their practice. and by all civilized ma
tons, proves them the best>and most
efiectual purgative Pill that medical
science can devise. Being purely veg
etable 10 harm can arise from their
use, and being sugar-coatod. they are
pleasant to take. In intrinsic value
and curative powers no other Pills
can be compared with them; and every
person, knowing their virtues, will
employ them, when needed. They
keep the system in perfect order, and
maintain in healthy action the whole
machinery of life. Mild, searching aud
eflectuai, they are especially adapted
to tie needs OF the digestive apparatus,
arrangements OF which they prevent
and cure, if timely taken. They are
the best and safest phySic TO employ
for children and weakened constitu-
tons, where a mild but etiectual
cathartic is required.
For sale by I'll druggists
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Literature for Boys.

The old fashioned stories which the
unhappy boys Of the last generation
read have been succeeded by the man
ly and fascinating criminal novel In
the old story books il WAS assumed that
truthiu.ness, honesty aud obedience TO
parents were virtues, and the Christian
religion Nas not wholly devoid OF mer.
it. II these views we're not directly
taught in the jdyeniie literature OF our
fathers, q; ali events they were never
directly or Indirectly attacked. Boys
could learn nothing from their story
books except prepostcrols plAtiludes
nothing that was of any practical use,
or that tended 10 develop IN them man
ly and brilliant traits. No such com.
plants can be made Of The dime and
half dime novels OF The criminal school
which are now read by all our boys,
either openly or secretly. Ia these De
lightful stories new forms of profanity
and slang are taught in the most eftc-
tive way. The pleasures of burglary
and highway robbery, the msnliness OF
gambling and lighting aud the heroism
OF successful lying aie SET forth in what
is regarded by youthful readers as
glowing eloqaence, while the great
truths that ali parents are ty:an:s, thai
all religious people are hypocriles and
that diso,cdicnce 10 fathers and teach.
ers is obedience to the noblcr Instincts
OF juvenile nature arc scduiously taught.
such stories as these develop all that i,
manly and laNiess in our BOYS, and
teach them lessons hat cannot fail to
be of immense service 10 them in what
ever criminal career they may adopt.
There are few Old fashioned people
who deLounce the new juvenile litera-
turc IN unspanng terms but that near
ly all fathers approve of il is sell-evi-
dent They know that their BOYS are
reading novels illustrative of the excel
lence OF crime, but they make no effort
TO suppress that sort OF literature, as
they certainly would do did they disap
prove OF 1t Nothing would be simpler
than to drive these novels out of exis
tence. All that would be necessary to
do would be to " Boycott" the news
dealers who keep them for sale. The
truth evidently IS that fathers either do
not care what their boys read, or that
they have no fault to find with - lack
Harkaway' and the /" Boy Burglars !"
IL cannot be that respectable gentlemen
who dislike crime, profanity and vul
garity wiltully refuse to know what
their boys are reading, or weakly hope
that by some happy chance their read
ing will do them no harm.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

To every new subscriber sending us
one dollar for years subscription to
the Messenger We will present a copy
OF Kendail's celebrated book, "The
Horse and his Diseases" The book
alone is worth the money, and no
owner Of horse should be without
one. Persons living out of town will
be required to send six cents i'll stamps
for postage on the book if they desire
the same sent by mail. IT,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

AN Eastern Shore elitOg recently or
derei pair o! ,ronSrs from the tailor.
On trying them Oh they proved to be
-evera! inches toe long. 1t being late on
Saturday night. the tailor's shop vas
closed, and the editor took tho irowaers
70 his vile. aud asked her to cut them
off and hem item over. The good lady
whose dinner had perhaps disagreed With
her, brusqnely refused The same re-
auit followed an application to the wi'e's
lister aud the eldcs, daughter. But b.
for4 bed tine the wife, relcniiug, took
tho pant., aud cutting IF SIX iuches from
the legs hcmued them up nicely and re-
stored tAem to The closet. Half au
uoar Later the daughter. taken with
computation Tor her untiiial conduct,
took the t-0wsers a"d cutting off six in-
ches beunrd aud rcrlsced them Fi,sl-
Is, the sster-in las felt the pangs OF
conscience, and she. too, performed an
aiditi1nei surgical operation on the gar
ment When the editor appeared at
breakfast on Sunday, the family thought
highlani chie;tain had arrived
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Farm Sold by Lottery

On Wednesday morning IL
Jones disposed Of a farm uea
station, Montgomery county, b
cot Quoted on the following pl,
hundled and eighty eight tickle
Zach were sold making total 0
The farm was cut up into 1SS
ing in vaine aud s;z', the ID
most valuable being the iarm
vi b % acres of land worth s;
Wednesday afternoon the tickle
assembled al the farm. All th.
were numbered as we'll as the
there we're no blanks. Ever
dow lot. Mrs. Samuel Ki
alie OF the landlord of the l.,
ton drew the lot Of % acres
farm buildings. When the dl
been completed the ticket be
their friends wound off the
grand publication at the hotel
body went away satisfied; bu
the mode Of disposing Of a +
manner ss above is a legal ira,
this State is doubtful. We
Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
a Good Man Conc to Rest

1t becomes our melancholy duty to
announce the death of the Rev. Thorn
as Preityman, which occurred al,
Newark, this county, on Monday after
noon last, after short illness, his all
ment being typhoid pneumonia in an
aggravated form. Mr.. Prcttyman was
the pastor IN charge of the Newark N
+. Circuit, comprising the churches at
Corners, Newark and Wesley, a new
circuit organized at the meeting of the
last Conference. He was an indus
triouS, earnest and conscientious work
er IN the Masters cause, and in the
past few years had acquired considera-
bic notonety as successful revivaliSt,
in which capacity he frequently visited
struggling churches far from his home.
He was cheerful laborer, never seem
ing to weary in doing good. A loving
and devoted husband and father, a
kind neighbor, faithful pastor, with
a heart ever open to all in sickness,
sorrow or distress, it is not to be won
dered at that his untimely death has
cast gloom over the neighborhood
an which he resided, and caused a wide
spread sorrow Two of his children
recently died, and his demise adds an
other heavy blow to the stricken widow
and daughter left behind To these,
we know this entire community will
'-''e with us in extending our heart
1pathies. Mr. Prettyman was
wears. Ills remains were in
~-srL on-M cdr -davs,s
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

Advancing wears care. sickness. disap-
poiAtncnt, ana hereditary prelisposi-
t.on-all op-rljc to turn tic hair gray.
ANA either OF them inc!iucs it to Shed
prgmaturrly. AYru'> Han: NiGoR viii
Restore faded or gray lighi or red hair
u rich brown or deep black Is may
be desired. II soltcus AMI cic2nses the
SCALP, giving il a healthy action. 1t
removes and cures dlndruii and humors.
By its use falling hair is checked, and
Il new growth VIII be produced in al
cases where the foliclcs are not de-
stroycd or the glands dccayed It's
effects are beautifully shown on brashy,
weak, or sickly hair, on which few
applications Will produce the gloss and
freshness Of youth. Harmless and sure
in its results it is incompatible n
a dressing, and is especially valued
for the soft lustre and richness of tone
it impartS.
AYERS HAIR VIGoR is colorless;
contains neither oil nor dye; and will
not soil or color white cambria; yet
it lasts long on the HAIR, and keeps
ii fresh and vigorous, impart;ny All
agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted to him
as collector Of State and County Taxes
for the years 1873 and 1879, that un-
less such taxes are paid at once he shall
proceed 10 levy upon and sell ali prop
critics upon which said taxes are not
PAID. LEVIN ]. HOUSTON,
Feb. s 'SI. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Feb. as-tf.)

AT meeting of the Presbytery of
New Castle held in Forest Presbyterian
Church, Middlctown, Del, on Monday
last, the pastoral relations between
the church at Odessa and the Rev. r.
Y. Louderbough were dissolved, and
Mr. Louderbough was dismissed to the
fresbytery OF Philadelphia Central,
that be may accept a call from the First
Church, Northern Liberties
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

MUrlLATLD Cons An extensive
business has recently been carried on
by jewelers. throughout the country in
mending mutilated coins by filling
up the holes with gold or silver. The
Director Of the Mint upon having his
attention called to the practice, has de
cided that as soon as a coin is mntiIa-
ted it ceases to become a coin and is
simply bullion, and no patching of it
can make it good.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Hn1,s VEGETABLE SIc111Ax Han

HAIL's VEGETABLE SiC1LIAN HAIR
RENEwRR is n scientific combination
OF some of the most powerful restora
tive agents in the vegetable kingdom.
1t restores gray hair to its original
color. 1t makes the scalp white and
clean. It cures dandruf and humors,
and falling-out of the hair 1t furnishes
the nutritive principle by which the
hair is nourished and supported. 1t
makes the hair moist, soft and glossy
and is unsurpassed rs hair dressing.
II is the most economical preparation
ever offered to the public, as its effects
remain a long time, making only an
occasional application necessary. 1t is
recommended and used by eminent
medical men, and officially endorsed by
the State Assaycr of Massachusetts.
The popularity of Halls Hair Remover
has Increased with the test of many
years, both in this country and in
foreign lands. and il is now known and
used in all the civilized countries OF
the world.
For sale By all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

GRAND ENTERTAlNMENT The la
dies of the Presbyterian Church in
Princess Anne will hold a a." Kettle
Drum at the curt House in that
place on Tuesday evening, March / 9TH.
Entrance fee, 10 cents for grown per
sons, children, 5 cents. All the deli
cacies Of the season will be served. -
Supper tickets, so cents-terrapin ex.
ira. Supper on the European plan to
those who desire it. Bills Of fare will
be provided for the tables. There will
also be cake and ice cream in abund
ance, and a table of fancy articles. The
interior of the Court House as well as
The tables will be handsomely decora-
"he.D,ilaii~ az ted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

AMoHo all the elaborate negotiations
which eudei 10 the so-called amicatle
settlement, Of the Sprague divorce case
there seem to have been omitted one or
two important points necessary to q
thorough burving of the malodorous
scandal This retiertion is occasioued
by the reported presence Of Elk Govern
or Sprague in Washington as vigor-
ous opponent o: Conkling's confirmation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

A NEGRO chicken thief confined in
our Jail made his escape sometime dur
ing Thursday night by cutting a hole
through the roof and lowering himself
TO the ground by means of rope
made from the blankets upon which he
had been accustomed to sleep. He is
supposed TO have been aided in making
his escape by outside friends.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04
Notice 10 Taxpayers.

All persons indebted for taxes for
1880 and 1881 are respectfully request
cd u promptly settle thc same, IS my
engagements VIII not permit mc 10
consume three or four years in com
plotting a two years business.
G. t LLoTD, Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

On Monday last John
Chairman OF a committee {
ments. had the honor Of givi
to Chester A Arthur, Presi
Unit d States. Three short
this saue Joha Sherman
removal OF this same Cbsst
from cihce on the false chs
vas Inefficient a. . nnl'
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET. Grain
sold yesterday in baltimore as follows :
White corn, 7S@7oc.; yellow, 6SGi69
Whest-Md. red. 81. 2S@$r SO. Oats,
5o@sIc. Rye, o5c.@5I.oo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-03-04

THE three-masted schooner Hannah
M. Lollis, of Wilmington, Del, with
lumber, from Savannah TO New York,
went ashore at about O'Clock on We'd
nesday morning. ileeen miles north of
Chincoteague. Her crew Of eight
men were all taken off by life boat of
station No.