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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Samaritan Anniversary.

The Good Samaritans under the
Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge No. 2,
turned out on the 4th to celebrate
the anniversary ofSilver Hill Lodge.
They marched through some of the
principal streets to Zion Methodist
Church, where they were addressed
by their Grand Secretary, Mr.. Cal
vim S. Brown, of Salisbury. His ad.
dress was a mastery effort, as he is
a fair specimen of a born orator,
having the ability to write good
speech and say it with effect.
The order turned out in large
numbers, but hearers outside of the
order were few, both on account Of
the excitement and racing up town,
and a misunderstanding as to when
the speaking would be. The speak
ing came off at 3 o'clock, sharp,
which caused us to miss part Of il
as we were expecting to hear it at
5 o'clock. After the speech the or
der returned through several ofthe
principal streets, to their hall, to
prepare for the festival at night.
The festival was at Oates Hall,
which was densely packed till o
late hour. Everything was perfectly
orderly, and the festival a grand
success. We wish them a return Of
many such anniversaries.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Egypt.


Mr.. j. G. McCoan, in his Egypt as Ii
Is," states that the population Of Egypt
proper, which includes strip of coin-
try 1000 miles long and $50 miles wide
between the Mediterranean Sea and the
first cataract of the Nile, is 100000
made up of settled Arabs or Fellaheen
100000. Bedouins 100000, Turks TO-
600, Colts, Tor descendants Of ancient
Egyptians) 100000, Abyssinians 5000.
Nubians and Soudanis (slaves) 10000.
Jews 10000. Rajah Greeks 10000, Sy-
rians 1000, Armenians 10000, various
foreigners 10000. Other authorities
make the European population 0S,OOO.
The Gellaheen' are a patient and pacific
race, and have had their share of op-
preston. The Turkish element was
introduced in 1917, when Sultan Selim
dethroned the Mamelouk Booghite dy-
nasty and made Egypt at Ottoman pro.
vince. The real Egyptian element is in
the Colt population, who are Christians
of the old Monophysite sect condemned
as heretical by the Council Of Chalce-
don in the sixth century. These peo-
pie are intelligent, but avaricious and
perfidiOus. Many of them were en-
ployed in the government offices at
Cairo, but Arab Bey discharged them
when he came into power last year.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
The Threatening Outlook at AIexan.
dria.

LONDON, July ga despatch from
Alexandria says: Admiral Seymour
complained to the Governor Of Alexan-
dria regarding the placing Of two large
guns in position threatening the fleets,
and the explanations offered were
deemed unsatisfactory. Admiral Sey-
oursubsequently intimated that If the
works were not stopped he would
promptly take measures to stop them.
A News despatch from Alexandria con-
firms the above and says IL Admiral
Seymour's intimation remains unheed-
ed decisive action will be taken direct
ly.
The correspondent OF the News at
Berlin says the English and French ad-
mirals ct Alexandria have asked their
governments to authorize the lombard
ment Of the forts unless the works are
stopped.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
The Flremen.

Our city was given up on the 4th
to the firemen. Those living near
the public square were walked early
in the morning by the sound of the
drum and horn.
On the Bird, about 81 o'clock, a
special train arrived from Columbia
with the Enterprise company, Of
that city, accompanied by one Of
the best brass bands in the South.
They were not expected at that
hour, hence they were not met by
our firemen, but were conducted to
the hall of the Neptunes where they
were all well provided for.
The Cape Fear company, of Will
mington, were met at the C. G. de.
pot on the morning of the 4th, and
conducted to the hall of the Nep-
tunes and provided for. This COM
pany brought a brass band also.
The procession was formed in
front of the First Presbyterian
Church in the following order, by
Chief Marshal James Pethel, and
Capt. Mack Taylor, of the Nep-
tune:
Charlotte Band,
Neptune, No. 3, with Engine,
Columbia Band,
Enterprise, No. l, with Engine,
Cape Fear Band,
Cape Fear Company, No. 8, of Will
mington,
Carriages.
The procession marched through
the principal streets, and were re-
viewed by the Mayor and Chief Of
Fire Department.
The contest for the silver trum.
pet came off about Al o'clock. The
distance run was $50 yards. Thou.
sands of people thronged the streets
to witness the very exciting con-
test. The prize was won by the
Neptune's and presented by Col.
Ham Jones, and received by Mr.. j.
T. Schenck, in very neat little
speeches.
The Enterprise company left us
Oh Wednesday after 2 o'clock. The
Cape Fear left the same evening at
8 o'clock.
The firemen's festival was grand
affair, and all seemed to have had
fun enough for one day. Soberness
and good behavior was the order Of
the day.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

As the train was leaving Salem
for Greensboro, on the Fourth, some
person fred pistol, the ball went
through one mans hand and struck
another in the breast, killing him
instantly. All colored.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The Prohibitionists of Maine
have endorsed the Republican
ticket.
According to the new appor-
tionment, the next electoral College
will contain 4O1 members.
The colored men of Nashville,
Tenn, want to establish cotton
factory.
Among the best and newsiest
exchanges we have, is the Chicago
C0nserUdtor.
The Concord Register, of June
23d, has large picture ofCol. Chas.
r. Jones, and sketch of his life.
Hon. J. II. Smyth, of North
Carolina, U. S. Minister to Liberia,
sailed on the 18th of June.
They say that praying chris
ton soldier, Gen. o. o. Howard,
danced at a ball at West Point, a
few weeks ago.
just give us time and we will
show the world that the Negro is
the equal of any race. Just pay
your money and support the Mes
sENGER, and the world need not wait
long to see what we are doing here.
Don't send any more notices to
the preacher to read in church, un-
less they are of religious nature.
Bring them to the MESSENGER
Everybody reads it.
An exchange says, while a col
ored man was blowing IN his field
the other day, down in Louisiana,
he struck something which turned
out to be a jar with about $40. 900
in it. Be sure to see what your
pillow strikes.
The firemen neglected the MES
sENGER throughout their festivities.
On account of the crowd and excite
ment we excuse them; but say to
parties having entertainments and
desiring complimentary notices,
they must give our reporter compli-
mentary tickets as the Samaritans
did upon this occasion. Editors
never have money to pay, but are
generally privileged characters.
They sometimes tell when lady
wears a black dress with blue trim.
mings.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Henry Knox, colored boy about
IL years old, was murdered in Mon
roe by some unknown party, and
stuck in post-hole, head down
ward.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

While out riding with a lady
friend, on. Thursday afternoon, La
ban Williams was thrown from his
horse and killed.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Take the MESSENGER.

Take the MESSENGER.
The fourth is come and gone.
No rain on the fourth, to hurt,
but plenty of dust
Who says the Negroes moral
conduct is not improving?
Very good order throughout
the fourth. Less than half dozen
arrests
Tell them not to hollow so loud
next time and take the MESSENGER.
One white man had his nose
bruised by cOlOrcd gentleman, for
insulting = lady. on the 4th.
The merriment and music of
the 4th, continued throughout the
next day, as the visitors were leav-
ing all day
-TheaddreSs to the firemen came
of at the mint yard about / o'clock.
Mr.. T. II. Garland did creditto both
himself and his race.
There were very large crowds
at each Of the festivals, on the night
Of the 9Th, and good order prevailed
at each, throughout the entire eve
ming.
The 18th was pretty generally
observed by the cOlOred people
around here.
There VIII be a corner stone
laying in Greensboro on Monday,
next, by the Odd Fellows, for a Bap-
fist Church.
Who says We are notimproving,
when we celebrate the 4th Of July
with several thousand people in the
- - L.. - - -al--o
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Lodge Directory.

Good Samaritans, working under
Grand lodge No. 2.
Reliance, No. 10, meets every
Tuesday night, in HOlden's Hall,
on corner of Trade and College
Streets-Richard Pethel, Secretary.
MePeeler, No. IL. meets every
Monday night, in HOlden's Hall
Lizzie Means Secretary.
GOlgOtha, No. %, meets every
Thursday night in HOlden's Hall
VIM. Foster, Secretary.
Silver Hill, No 50, meets every
Friday night. in HOlden's Hall
John Spencer. Secretary
Ebenezer, No los, meets every
Wednesday night, in HOlden's Hall,
Henry Ross, Secretary.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Gu. 0. or Q. F. or AMERICA.
Relief Fund Bureau.

GREETING:
Brethren, in accordance with the
proposition from Pride of Jefferson
Lodge No. 1879, of New Orleans,
La, for the organization a Relief
Fund Bureau, and the same was
approved of and adopted by the A.
M. c., held at Richmond, Va, Octo-
Der, 1880, and the s. G. of NJ, was
duly charged and empowered to or
ganize and put in operation.
We therefore respectfully and ear
nestly call your attention to the i'm
portance and benefit of the same.
And we do hereby officially inform
you that at the Quarterly Session
of the S. G. of NJ, held January 9th,
1882, after due and careful consider
alton, duly organized and put into
immediate operation the Relief Fund
Bureau Gas adopted by the A. M. c.,
of 1880 under the direct care and
supervision of the S. G. of NJ, by the
election of a President, Secretary
and Board of Directors, composed Of
the entire S. G. of NJ. Brethren of
the Lodges and Sisters of the House
hold, the planis simple, comprehen
sive and within the reach Of all.
There is no A and B class, but all
are equal.
LIST. All the members of the Or
der, including the Sisters of the
Household of Ruth, are constituted
members of the Relief Fund on the
payment OF One Dollar each, and on
payment of an annual tax of Twcn-
ty-fve Cents each, said tax to be
paid in January of each year, and
an assessment of Ten Cents against
every contributing member of the
Relief Fund Bureau on the death of
a member entitled to the relief.
End. The P. S. of each Lodge and
the W. S. each Household of Ruth
shall keep a book, and register
therein the names and amounts paid
by the members into the Relief
Fund Bureau, and it shall be the du-
ty Of the P. S. and W. S. to furnish
to the Secretary of the Bureau on
the first Of each month, copy of
the names and the amounts paid to
the Relief Fund.
Bird. On the death of q financial
member of the Order who has con-
tributed regularly to the Relief
Fund, it shall be the duty of the P.
s. and W. s. of the Household to
send certificate of the fact to the
Secretary of the Bureau, signed by
the six principal officers ofihe Lodge,
stating the time of death, and also a
certificate from the attending ply
stefan stating the cause of death.
When the papers are in due form
and satisfactory, the Secretary shall
transmit to the person or persons
authorized to receive it, the amount
of One Thousand Dollars, or such
amount as the membership of the
Bureau will admit of as per taxa
ton. Members writing to the Sec
rotary of the Bureau for informa-
ton will please enclose P. o. stamp.
Please send all monies per P. o.
Order or Registered letter. Mem
bers of the Lodges and Household
may send money and application d.
rect to the Secretary of the Bureau,
as per form.
We trust that the members will
send in their applications forthwith,
and thereby make stronger the
bonds of our Order, and secure a lib.
eral and universal benefit to your
widows and orphans and the be.
reaved of the Order in general.
For further regulations and infor.
,oo4;o, soo 1900 101 - 1r n
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

ST sliehAel a. Ed Church, Mint St.,
Srrvlces Al s = ~ sunday SchOUl at 4
pm REV. QUINN, Pastor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

It is said that the evictions Of Irish
tenants average one thousand per
week.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

First Baptist Church. south Church
street. seIviess at II n m. p. m. and
SPIN Rev. 3. EAGLES. Pastor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08
Gus cHuRchEs.

Clinton Chapel, EZjon) services at II
pmA. S j. m and 4 q m Sunday SIhoOl
at D. IN Rev J. A. TYLER,
Pastor.
Pas S6ySrlisn Church. corner 18th and
college streets, ssrVices at p. m. and
s p M sunday Sclloui at l0a. NJ.
REv. K p. WYCHE, Pastor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Star Of Hope. No. 1870. meets BIZ
weekly, Tuesday night, Odd Fellows
Hall G. w. GRIER, N. G..
]. n. Davidson. P.S
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

H. L Church. south Graham street,
services al IL a. m. 3 p. %. and 8 p. m.
Sunday SehOOl at 9 a m.
REV G. w. PRICE, Pastor.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Second Bsplist Churah, east 4th St.,
services Al II n m, 5 p. IN. and s p. m.
Sunday School at p. m.
REV. T. HAUGMTON, Pastor.
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SOCIETIES.

G. u o. of O. F.-Rising Star, No.
u.s.. meelA hi-weekly. Thursday night.
Odd Fellows Hall.
J.W. HUNTER. N. G.
J. T. Smith. P.S
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tions for the Bureau to W. G. H.
CURTIS, P. 0. Box No. 36, Brook
lyn, q. d., N. Y.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Pride of Sharon. No. 222s, meets BIZ
weekly. Friday night. Odd Fellows
Hall SANDY MCKEE. N. G.
MAsONIc-Panl Drayt0n Lodge. No.
:. meets FIRST and third Monday nights
in each month. G. 7. TOOLE,
VIM Smith, Secretary. w. M.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Who says We are nOtimprOving,
when We celebrate the 4th Of July
with several thousand people in the
city, and have such good otier9
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

According to the new appor-
tionment, the next electoral College
will contain 4O1 members.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Tell them not to hollow so loud
next time and take the MESSENGER.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

One white man had his nos,
bruised by cOlOrcd gentleman, fol
insulting = lady. on the 4th.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The Prohibitionists Of Maine
have endorsed the Republican
ticket.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Very good order throughout
the fourth. Less than half dozen
arrests
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The 4th was pretty generally
observed by the cOlOred people
around here.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

There viii be a corner stone
laying in Greensboro on Monday,
next, by the Odd Fellows, for a Bap-
fist Church.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The merriment and music of
the 4th, continued throughout the
next day, as the visitors were leav-
ing all day.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Who says the NegrO's moral
conduct is not improving?
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

-Theaddress to the firemen came
of at the mint yard about l o'clock.
Mr.. Il II. Garland did creditto both
himself and his race.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

No rain on the fourth, to hurt
but plenty of dust
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Please address all communion
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The colored men of Nashville,
Tenn, want to establish a cotton
factory.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

The Concord Register, of June
23d, has large picture ofCol. Chas.
r. Jones, and q sketch of his life.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1882-07-08

Among the best and newsiest
exchanges we have, is the Chicago
ConserUdfor.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-03
LON G-FEL WANTS.

The weather lately has reminded Sullivan of lager beer-it has been so muggy. Pa tent applied for. ]-LoaceW Citizen.
 Why should newspaper men at this time emigrate to Peru? Because the people there would bny their papers to Peruse them.
 It is reported that New Jersey cigar maker has discovered that the leaf of the to bacco plant makes very good eigar.-No,'- 'Tistoao7a Her0I0
 We are glad to learn by late piece of sheet music that s'The Moonlight Soft is Falling" Ia these times of prices it is grat flying to learn that even moonlight is falling -DansoSIle Ad0ertiser.
 Lyman Abbott says the Puritans would not eat an egg laid on Sunday. If that is true they would not eat chickens which were matched on Sunday, but allow them to live from year to year, until now their less con scientious descendants, tired of having the old hens around, are sending them to market. Philadelphia Neaos.
 of a wag, thus relates his experience: He and his companion were the sole occupants of the smoking car. They tried to converse, but the road was so rough they were pitched from side to side like a ships passengers. At last they were able to make each other IS running smoother" To which Dan re- plies ''Yes, I guess she has got off the track ''-Hotel Gazette.
 It was in the cabinet makers shop, and a party of strangers were looking at the differ ent labor saving devices. One gentleman, very short sighted, had tarried at the bench across the room. He was examining circu- lar saw that whirling it's teeth with lightning like rapidity. Historically interest ed in the piece of mechanism, his face drew nearer and nearer to the cruel teeth tearing round and round with remorseless energy. At this instant his friends turn about. They see his danger. Inevitably the gap grows smaller and smaller. Spellbound they are unable to utter a sound. They cannot en dure to see their friend torn and lacerated. Instinctively they shut their eyes. Then comes the awful jar of the collision. There Is whirling sound and a crash A shaddei runs through them all. The next instant they hear the voice of the cabinet maker ''Of course you will pay for that saw, sir !' Their friend had escaped uniniured. But the saw was shattered. It had struck his cheek. He a commercial traveler.-BOs ton 11on,script.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-03
An Outraged Husband.

One day recently, soon after the hour of noon, an individual, who seemed to be la boring under great excitement, entered a store on Michigan avenue, Detroit, and asked for a private word with the proprietor
 When the request had been granted he ex
 plained-'I believe myself to be an injured husband, and I want to verify my suspicious by watching house in the next street. This I can best do from the rear of your store
 Have you any objection to my taking seat at the back there by the open window ?" The grocer granted the favor and the agita
 ted stranger walked to the back and took his seat on a box of codfish and began his watch
 His presence had been almost forgotten, when he returned to the front of the store with nasty steps and quivering voice and said -"By heaven, I'll kill her Yes, I'll shoot her through the heart :" "Your wife ?" "Yes, my idolized Mary! I can no longer doubt her guilt, and I'll be murderer in less than ten minutes !" The grocer tried to de- tain him, but he broke away and rushed around the corner. Not hearing anything further of him for half an honr the grocer began to investigate; and he discovered that fourteen rolls Of butter, crock of lard, two hams, and other stuff had left the back end of the store by way of the window at which the watchful husband had been stationed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-07-03
Monday Morning, July 8. 1882.
THE RIGHT OF PROCESSION.

UAT OF PROCESSION.
 The right to walk in support of belief has caused much contention, and the exer- else of that right has gwen rise to numerous and bloody riots in this and other countries, An interesting case concerning the right to march in procession through the streets has just been decided in England. It is the cus- tom of the Salvation Army when it attacks Ca stronghold of Satan" to start from it's Headquarters, march in regular ranks and carrying banners through the streets of town, and, having gathered together large and mixed crowd to go back to headquarters where religious services are held In it's work the Salvation Army has excited much opposition and the Skeleton Army'' has been formed to fight against it. In the town Of Weston super Mare when detachment of the Salvation Army marched out to attack Satan recently, it was met by mob led on by detachment of the Skeleton Army. The for mer body forced its way to public squares where general fight took place. though it is not claimed that the troops of the Salva- tion Army fought any more ferociously than they were obliged to. At last the police in terfered, but the magistrates, fearing anoth- Or riot, forbade Beatty, leader in the Salva- ton Army, to parade again. Nevertheless, Beatty and his followers did parade Q few days afterwards, and he was arrested and tried, the question being whether his acts were unlawful.
 The Salvation soldiers arrested were charged with ''unlawfully and tumultuously assembling with others to tho disturbance of the peace" It was admitted that they had not committed any overt act of violence or disorder, but had simply been the cause of breach Of the peace. It was urged by the magistrates that in consequence of the pro- sessions of the Salvation Army life and limb were in great danger in the town that peace able citizens, not connected with any party, were much alarmed and that they had for bidden Beatty rather than the Skeleton Army, because they had not been able to find out who commanded that body. To this Beatty's counsel replied that if there were danger to the town it was owing to the ineficiency of the magistrates, and that to say that they could not discover who formed the Skeleton Army was absurd, when it's members had taken part openly in a riot before the eyes of the police. They showed that Beattys acts and motives were lawful, and claimed that he had right to do any lawful act, even though he knew that it's accomplishment would bring on riot through the unlawful acts of other persons in opposing him.
 The judges agreed with the counsel of the Salvation soldiers, and decided that while the facts disclosed "a very sad state of things to take place on Sunday in an English town" it was perfectly lawful for the Salvation Army peacefully to assemble and parade, and that persons were not to be punished for doing lawful acts merely because it led others to act unlawfully and create riot" The justice of this decision is apparent. However unpopular peaceful and lawful procession may be, mob cannot be suffered to attack if