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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
FnSt-ClaSs Restaurant.

KEEP A FIRST.CLASS RESTAU-
i rant at my old stand on Main st near
the Brick Mill. Lodging can also be had.
Meals at all hours. The best the market
affords will be given you served up as
well as in any sim lar house in North
Carolina, and at as reasonable rates.
Beef. Fish, Oysters, &C., always on
hand at the lowest figures. Meals may
also be had at all hours at my other
stand, first door South of K. Alsbrook's.
cordially invite and ask the patronage
of the people. Will guarantee satisfac-
ton. JACOB u. HILL.
Feb. 8. 23-tf.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Mr.. Frank Brinkley brought in
town few days ago, club weighing 10
pounds from pond near town.
The "Tarheel and Snowflake
Minstrels," of Tarboro, gave us an enter
tainment Tuesday night Owing to bad
weather, the crowd was small. Judging
from the amount of laughing, the per-
Torrance must have been very good. We
were much pleased.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

We publish below copy of the
original charter of the town of Halifax.
taken from the records at Raleigh. Hall
fax is quite an historic town it having
been, at one time, the capital of the
State, and also the seat of the first Con-
stitutional Convention.
Here is its charter with amendments a:
ian act for establishing town on the
lands of James Leslie, on the Roanoke
River.
1. WHEREAS, 1t hath been represented
to this assembly that the lands of James
Leslie, lying on the South side of Roanoke
River, in Edgecombe county, is a healthy
and pleasant situation, we'll watered and
commodious for commerce: and sundry
merchants and persons of note have con-
tracted with the said James Leslie fer the
purchase of 100 acres of the said laid,
and are DESTROYS that town should be
erected thereon, for promoting the trade
and navigation of said river.
II. Be it enacted by the Governor
Council, Assembly, &C., the same is
hereby constituted. enacted, and estab-
lished town. and shall be called by the
name of Halifax.
III. BY Section Ill, Thos. Barker,
Alexander McCulloch. John Gibson,
Richard Browning, and Robert Jones, ST.,
are appointed Directors and Trustees for
carrying on said town, and appoint pub
lie landing. and lay out four acres for a
market place. and other public buildings,
streets, &C., so as to make one hundred
and twenty lots of acre each. An act
reserves the Ferry to James Leslie, his
heirs and assignees.''
Newberne, 1857.
AMENDMENTS.
1853, Chapter Ii, provides for dividing
the county of Edgcombe into two coun-
ties, to be called Edgcombe and Halifax,
to take effect January LIST, 1859 court to
be held at Enfield.
Chapter 9, Removing public building to
Halifax. and provides for same.
Chapter Z, Prevents erection of wooden
chimneys in the town.
Chapter 5, An act to discontinue the
warehouse at Elbeck's landing for in
spection of tobacco, and erecting others
| in the town of Halifax.
1860, Chapter 8, Provides for charging
the time of Inspection of Tobacco in Hall
fax, owing to great quotations brought
there for inspection.
sec. IL. Allows 40 pounds proclama
ton money annually to each of the in
spectors. Afterwards it was changed t.
so pounds.
1894. An act appoints Peter Copeland
James Young, and Nicholas Long to sci
grounds in Enfield, and public building
thereon, and proceeds to construct a jai
and jailor's house in Halifax in two years
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
We are glad to welcome HON

We are glad to welcome home
again our whole soul townsman. Mr.. Thos.
w. Fenner. He has just returned from
his wedding tour through Western North
Carolina. He was married to Miss Sallle
Erwin in Nashville, Tenn, on the 9Th of
June. Miss Erwin, we believe, is ma
tive of Florida, her parents having moved
to that State from North Carolina. Her
many friends and relatives are glad to
welcome her in our town. We congratu-
late Mr.. Fenner upon winning the hand
and heart of a lady remarkable, at least
with us, no less for her talent and &C
complishments than for her beauty.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Tuesday, about 5 O'Clock, we
were pleased, for it was intolerably dull
just then, to see come boiling down the
street at tightening speed, a horse hitched
to a dray. This is what we generally
term a runaway. Editors are always glad
to see rrnaways, it gives them an item for
their paper. The horse and dray were
property of Mr.. j. II. Lawrence. Fortu-
nately no damage was done.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHER.
The July number of this monthly mag
azine, devoted to progressive education
in our State, presents to its readers rare
treat of contributions and selections for
our teachers. We wish every teacher in
the State was a reader of it. The man
aging editor does his work well.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
WHY will the heather race

Why will the heather rage and
the people imagine vain thing? We
called attention in our last issue to the
need of jeweler in this place, and re-
ceived in response. letter from our late
friend that would have insulted US, were
we susceptible to innuendoes. We wish
it understood that there is no such thing
as insulting the present local editor of the
COMMONWEALTHGO
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

TO the young men who have not
already supplied themselves with Straw
Hats for the Summer, We would suggest
that you call to see Noah Biggs 4 Co.. as
they are offering bargains both in styles
and prices.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Two hundred thousand co ned
herrings for sale. Noah Biggs & Co. are
prepared to furnish corned behring's in
small or large quantities, either at Pal
myra or here. Special arrangeme nts for
large quantities can be made if you will
call to see them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

For SALE.-StOre and residence
on Main Street, in Scotland Neck. N. G.
Apply to G. W. GAY,
mar152Stf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

"A few days ago our jovial pro.
prletor of the Metropolitan Hotel was
somewhat unceremoniously ushered into
the presence of party of young people,
and from some oversight was
not introduced to one of the
young ladies. He modestly took a
seat apart from the young people, and
while thus situated one of the church
bells began to ring. when the following
coloquy took place between the unknown
lady and a gentleman:
young lady :c''Mr. Hedgpeth, what
BELL is that?''
(Modest proprietor from the corner y
It's Tip Bell, by g-d!"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
THE ELIZABETH CITY
NORMAL SCHOOL,

THE 3rd session of this school will
Il open June 25, 1883 and continue four
weeks.
The object of this school is to give free
instruction to teachers and those who in
tend to become teachers in the latest and
best methods of teaching, school organi-
cation and discipline as we'll as to give
drill in such studies as are taught in the
public and high schools. Prof. w. T. R.
Bell of Kings Mountain. N. c., will have
charge of the class-work he will be as
sisted by corps of the ablest instructors
in the State Prof. Rayhill, of Illinois,
will have charge of the Department Of
Llocution.
DR.. J. L. NJ. Curry, Rev. DR.. Saunders,
of Va, Maj. R. Bingham, Gov. T. J.
Jarvis, Sup't. Scarborough and other dis
tingulshed educators are expected to lee
ture during the session. Teachers, 20.
Sup'ts. and friends of Education in
vited to attend.
For further information address any of
the undersigned.
Rev. W. w. Kennedy,
Board of DR.. j. N. Butt,
Managers. Hon. W. F. Pool,
S. S. Fowler,
w. j. Griffin,
or S. L. Sheep, Principal.
May 81, 39-lm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

The large Brick Mill, owned by
Noah Biggs & Co., is now prepared to
supply the increased demand for Mill
Stuffs. A car load of White Corn re-
ceived this week, and as the mills run
daily, all who need anything in that line
can be accommodated.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
TAX SALE.

T WILL sell to the highest bidder, for
town of Halifax, on Monday, End of July,
1883. the following property, viz so
acres, mo-e or less, of land, adjoining the
lands of Hardy Bryant and others, be-
longing to the estate of John Willie 1913
acres, adjoining the land of T. L. Bur-
CESS, belonging to Mary E. Meadows. go
acres. adjoining the land of T. P. Harriss,
belonging to Wade Richardson, and 80
acres. belonging to Tom (''Snake'') Rich
ardson. all in Brinkleyville township.
This property is sold to pay State and
County taxes due by said parties.
j. T. DAWSON, Collector.
S. S. Norman, Dep. Collector.
May25. S3-tf
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

"A large lot of best Copal Var
nish and Black Walnut Stain, at manu-
facturer's prices, for sale by Roanoke
Furniture 20. a I'm.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

-"PUNCH'' q sWHALE'' with q
FIFTH AVENUE CLUB These brands
of Cigars to be had only of
NICHOLS BROS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
The WarrentOn District Con

II nc w arrenCOn DlStrlCt Con
ference ofthe Methodist Episcopal chruch.
South, of which Rev. D R. Bruton is the
Presiding Elder, will hold its Annual
Session at Wilson, N. c.. beginning on
next Wednesday, the 4th of July, and
continue through the week. The intro
ductory sermon will be preached by Rev.
c. w. Byrd, of this place. This confer
ence embraces - pastoral charges, and
is composed of the preachers and 4 lay
delegates from each charge. Several
visiting ministers will be in attendance,
and, as usual, the occasion is looked to
with interest by our Methodist friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Just received, a car load of corn.
Meal furnished in any quantities at the
lowest market price.
2t D. EDMoNDsON.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

-NOTICE--LOcals will be insert
ed at ten cents line for first insertion
Afterward at five cents.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

"A choice lot Of S. G.. ssHams,"
and ''New York Butter" just received at
NICHOLS Bros.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
LOST.

About month ago, Gold Bracelet.
A sufficient reward will be given to any.
one who may find and return it.
j. H. ALEXANDER.
June 9th. 1881.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
-BeesWax wanted at
+. STERN's.

"A fine young harness Horse fol
sale. Also young mule. Apply to
NOAH BI00s.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

For pure drugs, and accuracy
in compromising prescriptions, go to j.
Nichols Il Bros Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
PUBLlSHER'S NOTICE.
Rooks and Periodicals

Books and Periodicals.
Space will be given in this column a
at any time for noticing Books and Peri
odlcals. All books and periodicals sent
to this Office will be read and duly noticed
here.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

illustrated Book of Cage Birds mailed
for cent stamp. BIRD Food Co., 237
South Sth ST., Philadelphia.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

Bring your Hides and Sheep
Pelts to +, STERN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28
Nav 31st, 1888

This is what we call genuine re-
pentance-an article that has come
to be very scarce in this part OF the
country. !. We believe in this kind OF
'.pentlng' and would that there were
more of Wilson Advance.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28


Press Convention. What an array
of agnostics these conventions must
present
Rev. Mr.. Bruton preached in the
Methodist church on Monday night. He
is one of the best preachers in the cen
ference. We understand that some Of
our Baptist friends would like to capture
him.
At the closing exercises of axe
field High School. Mr.. E f billiard,
Editor ofthe Scotland Neck COMMON.
WEALTH, delivered an address on the
subject Of christian Culture and
we'll did he plead for the moral side
of christian education. II. made q
fine impression on the audience
Biblical Recorder.
We sympathize with the poor
clerks who are compelled to stay in stores
through these long, hot days, from :
o'clock in the morning until 10 at night.
The Scotland Neck merchants are ex-
ceptional IN this requirement. Ii
most small towns, and many cities
places of business during summer are
open from a. M. to or 8 p. m. Be
merclful
Owing to the great demand fol
meal throughout the country. Noah Biggs
& Co. have made arrangements to keep
at the Brick Mill a sufficient surnlv n
com, to meet the necessity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-06-28

GENUINE REPENTANCE.-A frien(
from Enfield writes Us that Maj
Will Whitaker received the following
letter from Weldon in which five dol
lars was enclosed. About four year
ago Mr., Whitaker lost turkey COB
bier, but has no idea who got him
The letter was:
DEAR SIR -
1 hereby reclose you fiv dollars,
hops it will pay you for dat turke::
gobler you los few years go. l
penting now an / don't want to d
til dis air settled. God done bles
my soul but I had to pay for da
turkey fust, hops de lord viii bles you
Worm Crpr Mt
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07
Dentists Who Are Women.
GRADUATES OF DENTAL COLLEGES HERE
AND IN PARLIAMENTARY WOMEN DEN
lists OF ROYALTY.
Now York SUM-

NOW AOIh Cull.
Recentpublications at Philadelphiaand
New Haven speak of women dentists as
Il novelty, but there has been at least one
in New York for more than twenty
years. Her name is Philippine DietTen-
bacli-Truehess She has been in bust
ness in West Twenty-third street for
ten years Her husband was one of
the DiefIenbach brothers, who for many
years were dentists in Canal street. One
day Mrs. Dietlenbachs husband went to
Europe, ostensibly to sell patent for
the application OF vulcanized rubber in
the making of artificial teeth. His wife
and friends gave him farewell-dinner.
Shortly after his departure Mrs. Dietfen
bach discovered that he had gone in
company with another woman and had
sold, or tried to sell, the business. Then
she had long contest in the courts.
Finally she got divorce and possession
of her share Of the business, which she
has since carried on. She says she was
a practical dentist long before the Den
tai College was established in this city.
A reporter found her in her laboratory 1t
work on a set Of artificial teeth. She Il
a woman upward OF 10 years of are.
"You may think it strange employ
ment forawoman," she said, "but have
got pretty well accustomed to- in twenty
years. When my first husband was with
me used to work in the laboratory, be-
cause | liked.t to do ut, | had nv car
riage then, but would rather work than
ride"
do you extract teeth yourselfg'
Sometimes; but / prefer to let nv
employees do that part of the work.
Sometimes may be better able to sue
coed with child, but do not pull
many teeth, although I have a license
TO do So
"Have you made d speciality Of any
branch Of the business
Yes, particularly Of taking impress
sions Of the mouth in wax for artificial
teeth, and setting up the teeth. have
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07
NOT ALWAYS WINTER.
FoR TuE CLARION.

FOR IHE CLARIoN.
The snowy fakes are falling
And the air is chill my pet,
And chill are the banks Of roses
And the fragrant mignonette.
While the clover paths in the meadow
Where once we loved to stray,
Are lost in the wintry whirlwinds
That shadow the dreary day.
The hours that we're so freighted
With promise when first we met;
Like the barren woods are cherries
And full of care my pet
And the home our fancy pictured,
Like joy too bright TO last;
Is still far of vision
A day dream Of the past
But youth and health are guOrdSnS
Too strong to fail my pet;
And the Swallowed hours too hesdng
To be spent in vain regret.
For IL cannot be:always winter
And love is true we know,
And as sure in the end 10 triumph
As the roses once to blow.
So wear the kiss gave you
Asa token and sign mypet,
That your betrothed will never
His last fond vow forget
For it cannot be always winter.
There is spring and harvest for all
And through the rift in the storm cloud
VIII fortunes sunlight fall
II cannot be always winter
And winter nire comes my pet,
TO the heart Of the leal and steadfast
Where love his seal has set.
So patiently wait my darling
The world was not made in day;
And the home we long and pray for,
Willnot prove so far away
Dec. Is, 's2. A.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

cries Sr tsa Z my my ehildl spare INV ch;,a,,s
" sI ~ .ne mother when too lara S n N
Po,a w. MoFFErT's TEETHrM. sglO Dox
0Suersl would have saved hsr ~ ;heel'AA''g
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07
American Millionaires.
New York Start

NV OK HJNr.
1t is a sorrowful paradox that the free
republic Of America, the home az labor
and the land of promise to the oppressed
OF all nations should lead the w,rld il
monopolies What other nation on the
face Of the globe can show q list lie
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

aud soft s; Ialr RECEIVERS its youthful Ill.
Ler's Hair Rsy, texture by the use IL S pas
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

For children iriag Ia tenement hoasss and
ero'cdcd oities, where they cannot got the
benefit Of pure exhilarating, hoalsh.giying
country air and travel DR.. MoFFErr's
TEL TINA Teci6iag Powdcrs) Is inpaluabls
For sale by Byron Lcmly.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

s. s. 5. cured me Of SCalp ~
in Nostrils and Ears, after N
known to the medical iraterni,yAa
JNo. ). TAGGART, TEL. or
SALAMANCA
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

Have seen s. S. S. stop the
falling out in short time. Wosal
fects in all Skin or Blood Disesss
W. H. PATrERsoS, DallsI
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

LII You are miserable and medicines have
= not helped YOU do not give up, but try Par.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

One gentleman who had been
to his bed six weeks with Mercnr,I
matism, has been entirely cured u
), CHILEs 4 BERRY, Chattanooga,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07
$1,000 REWAi

Will be paid any chemist who Il
on analysis Of 100 bottles $, S.Sae Il
ticle OF Mercury, Iodide POtassiua|
mineral substance.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Prom
Atlanta
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07

s. s. s. for Catarrh Is a sure cur.
me after all other treatmenthad n
G. G. Burns, Greencnstls|
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07
SOLID BY ALL DRUGGI

MILL G. FACTORY SUPPL
OF ALL KINDS. Betting, !
and PACKING, OILS, PukPs
KINDS, IRON PIPE, FIFTH
BRASS GOODS, STEAM CAV
ENGINE GOVERNORS, 10. SCI
Price-list. W. H. DILLINGHAM;
42l Main Street. LOUISVILLE
aug. 16, iS2-1y.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-07
TUFTS
EKPEera,.

1cts - 49, !. q Herbal m +.
T 49, SaeA perneatS ~
L.1nsss expoetorSes. "a
nat collects Ia the BT-'.'.s,. tls +
sossotnlnS ooatinr,' ~.
x1tatloA that caussa NJ, staa nj.
stnelnnEseR Allfnt-s,o.s:sst. n
tnenWhen onfseh I ~
atea the circulation a. n. , &C
nervoua system. Slick nlao
sssSasumPtaon. III S..selel &
hems Apply the akN,,.
Sestof twenty yuars -eaaeayl.
nOrcmet.Y has a~... ,t,na d
prompt in its efIsei, !. 9.,e pen -,
a single dos0 FoI.- lllFa ~
Inflammation, ana ~ =. = ne D
obstinate cough. 49, lp,ils.
dren take q re..s ..e,aiaat
invaluable and sho,.s n n
In SHa. A. ~ lasu,.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-05-25
TIE AGE OF LUXURY.

A stronger illustration of the luxu-
riou, demands of the age in which
we live, cannot be found than that
afforded by the new dining cars of
the Michigan Central railroad.
The improvements in travelling
facilities during the past few years
have been on scale qualified to kill
wonder in anything new, but these
latest cars are SO marvelously eXqui-
site in finish and so much in keeping
with the rich toning to which the
American people are educating them
selves, that in addition to their at
tracliveness as dining rooms, they
afford pleasure to all critical observ-
ers, and cannot be passed without
placing them on record as decidedly
new, in that they sufpass the cars Of
older models to degree that places
them on plan- above what we
have heretofore thought fine.
The cuisine of ihe cars is attended
TO with the same desire to raise the
standard to point where they will
be remembered and pointed to as
models in the culinary line.
The new cars are four in number
and are called the Wentworth"
australia" "Detroit," and "St.
Thomas" and will be run on the
principal express trains between
Chicago, Detroit, Toledo, Buffalo
and Niagara Falls, on the New York
and Boston lines, and to those of our
friends who de.ire to keep posted
on the progress of the times, we
would say, that the next time you
have occasion to travel east or west,
try "The Niagara Falls Route"
The other accommodations of the
line areln every respect on par.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-05-25
OLD BERKSHIRE MILLS,
DALTON, Mass, April II, 'Ss.

DALTON, Mass, April Fl, Sc.
Mr.. Peter Lawler has been resi-
dent of this town for the past seven
teen years, and in our employ for
for fifteen, and in all these years he
has been a good and respected citi-
zen of the town and community. He
has had some chronic disease to oui
knowledge for most of the time, but
now claims to be, and is, in apparent
good health.
CHAs. O. Brown, Pres't.
TThe wonderful case referred to
above is published in another column
and will prove ofgreat value to thous
ands of our readers.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-05-25

Considerable ado is being made
through the newspapers of the State
from the fact that Mr.. w. II. Brearley
Of the Detroit Evening News has
nine times made the ascent of Mount
Washington, N. III. Well that is a
good many times, but the editor OF
The TIMES has been sixteen times to
the top of Mount Washington the
first time when there was only a
bride track up from the Crawford
House, and no other way Of reaching
the summit, and before any permanent
buildings had been erected where
the tip top house how stands. AT
that time we went up on foot, camped
out over night, taking two full days
up and back from the Crawford
since then we have been up on horse
back, in stage and by cars, each sew
eral times.
1t is charged that the nomination
Of ]. Proctor Knott for the office OF
Governor of Kentucky, in the Demo-
cratic state convention last week,
was secured BY the liberal use oil
greenbacks. The Louisville Post
and other leading Democratic journ
ais, favorable to the nomination oil
Mr.. Jones, are exceeding wrathy and
vengeance is threatened.