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We enjoyed q ride with Prof.
Hobgood last Monday to see Mr.. Thad.
Vaughan. By the way, Mr.. Vaughan ID
one Of our best farmers. and his crop is
fine' He is evidently one who pushes bus
mess, IS any one will see who visits him.
Why not oil of our farmers keep the grass
out of their cotton and make things move
systematicallys
The Minstrel Troupe from Wei.
don gave an entertainment in the Female
Academy here on last Thursday night.
The proceeds of the entertainment were
given to the Female Academy. We had
not the pleasure of being present, but
those present tell US that it was quite en-
!joyable. We are und.r obligations to
the young gentlemen for taking interest
enough in our school to give us the enter
tainment. We are sorry to learn that
there were not IS many in attendance Is
were expected.
We saw young man in Weldon
who related quite amusingly his expert
ence with sharp young lady just an
evening or two before. Their converse
ton turned on church creeds, and the
young lady said that she was q Univer-
salist. The young man said he never
heard of that church before, and wanted
to ask something about it but could not
speak such big word, and so the CONVEX
sation was turned upon the weather.
But how did he think to speak of the
weather? Isn't it the last thing young
man ever thinks to talk about?
Last Saturday evening was
very enjoyable occasion to quite large
number ofthe colored people of this place.
The old store formerly occupied by N. B.
Josey, was evidently the centre of attrac-
ton. Here under the management of
portion of the members of the colored
Baptist church, was conducted a Feast
Everything in the way of refreshments
was served. During the course of the
evening, the choir sang number of pieces
which added much to the pleasure and
enjoyment of all present. Thus continued
till late hour one Of the most enjoyable
occasions the colored people have bad in
quite long time.
We acknowledge the receipt of
an invitation to attend a picnic at
Tillery's on 18th. As we 60 to press OH
the same day, and, of course, write be-
fore we 60 to press, we can only say now
that we expect to be there. We will
give an account in our next issue. The
following are the Managers and Commit
tee of Invitations:
MANAGERS:
Thomas W. Tillery, H. H. Raspberry,
Thos. H. Watson, John A. Nortieet,
John B. Tillery, Charles P. Tillery. Benz.
F. Tillery. S. Plttman, VIM. A. Cherry,
Jas. R. Weeks, Jesse E. Whitaker, John
H. Davis.
COMMITTEE OF INVITATION:
Saml Pittman, Jesse E. Whitaker.
Benz. F. Tillery, Thos. W. Tillery,
Henry B. Pope, James M. Tillery.
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The Finest Locality I'm the State.

Prof. G. D. Smith. after making an exc
tended trip through the mountains of
Western North Carolina says, in letter
to 1.-The New South: White SulF h r
Springs of Haywood, is perhaps the finest
locality in the state for summer resor i.
The general altitude of the country and
the particular Typographical reliefs of the
surroundings of the springs make the ten .
that reasonably could be desired"
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Two hundred thousand corned
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.
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The large Brick Mill, owned by
Noah Biggs Il 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.
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Go to E. H. Nights barber shop
in postoffice building. You'll feel better,
look better, and have a pleasant time
ut home and elsewhere till you need
shaving again.
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CHEAPEST FASHION MAGAZINE in the
world, 12O large pages, pages new music,
1000 engravings each ISIS ne. so cents per
year single copies Is cents. STRAW
BRIDGE & CLoTH1ER, Sth 4 Market Sts.,
PHILADELPHIA.
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For pure drugs, and accuracy
in compromising prescriptions, go to }.
Nichols & Bros Drug Store.
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Remember that we are the only
House in this town that sell Zeigler's
Hand made Shoes.
NJ HOFFMAN,.
Leader of low prices.
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If YOU want the best Whiskey,
for medicinal purposes. buy the 'Old
Forty-Nine." E. Peyser, sole agent.
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DIED.

On Sunday night last at his store in
Scotland Neck, Mr.. Pat. 81. Whitmore,
aged AZ years. Sympathies extended to
bereaved friends.
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-NoT1CE--Locals will be insert
ed at ten cents line for first insertion
Afterward at five cents.
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NOTICE.

BRANsoN' N. G, DIRECTORY, 18th
year of Publication. 9Th Edition, will
soon be issued. The only reliable Di-
rectory of the State ever published. Price
$500. Order of
L. BRANSON, Raleigh, N. C..
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Owing to the great demand for
meal throughout the country. Noah Biggs
& Co. have made arrangements to keep
at the Brick Mill sufficient supply of
corn, to meet the necessity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-07-19

illustrated Book of Cage Birds mailed
for cent stamp. BIRD FOOD Co., 237
South Sth St., Philadelphia.
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- large lot of best Copal Var
nish and Black W alnut Stain, at manu-.
facturer's prices, for sale by Roanoke
Furniture Go. AZ I'm.
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For SALE.-StOre and residence
on Main Street, in Scotland Neck, N. c.
Apply to- u. W. GAY.
mar1528u
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICE.
Books and Periodicals

Space will be given in this column at
at any time for noticing Books and Peri
odIcals. All books and periodicals sent
to this Office will be read and duly noticed
here.
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JOYFUL News I "A car load
OF corn has just been received at the
Brick Mill. ~ -
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VINE HILL
MALE ACADEMY.

TvHE FALL TERM of this school be-
i gins on Monday, September 8, 1883.
Every arrangemens1iA be made to give
the school SUCCESS eqnsl to what has been
observed in the past.
Board may be had under the direct
supervision Of the Principal.
Tuition $500 to $27.50 per term of
five months.
One half tuition at close of the term.
For further particulars, address the
Principal 1t Scotland Neck or ssnd for
Catalogue.
E. Z. billiard,
PRINCIPAL,
- @- Scotland NeckfNs q,
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Bring your Hides and Sheep
Pelts to +. STERN.
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FipSt-ClaSS Restaurant.

T KEEP A FIRST-CLASS RESTAU.
L 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 similar 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 X. Alsbrook's.
[ cordially invite and ask the patronage
Of the people. Will guarantee satisfac-
ton. JACOB D. HILL.
Feb. 8, 23-tf.
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a Welcome t0 the Press OF NORTH,
Carolina from Haywood
White Sulphur Springs.

From giant mountains sleeping all around
As slowly they awoke from centuries
sleep.
Serial to Balsam spoke-Pisgah to each,
what, no Waterman on Junaluska,
What of the night? What heard we in
our dreams?
A trampling as when feet of warriors
came;
A clatterlng as Of hoofs and wheels, and
men,"
And Balsam, dark and cold to Serial fair
Replied: II only heard the water lap
the crag;
The night wind moan; the wild bird
sweep its wing
And then did Serbal's Waterman lift his
voice,
(The prophet-watchman of our lovely vale,
Prophet of shining brow and hopeful
hearty
He SAID. and all his brethren hushed
themselves to hear.
THE old order changeth, ever giving
place to new,
And God fulfills himself in many ways
l see, see, new day-dawn at hand.
Attend we all YEARLY, pale I've stood
Watching above the turmoil of the vale
The coming of the younger day and lus-
tier life.
The din of war hath echoed thro' our
caves,
Leaving its scars and graves, aye and its
blessings too, =.
The sword hath cut and our brave sons
have bled.
Yonder an army, not on doubtful errand
But laurel-crowned each man of peace
appears,
The pen is mightler" than all swords.
Of all the nations of the olden world,
These be the knlghts-errant that never
kill;
Who ride on higher, nobler, truer quest
Repairing ills, righting all human wrongs,
UNFOLDING all things wise and strong and
fair.
He ceased. An echo loud rs Handicapped
Came back from Balsam, Lickstone Juna-
luska;
Re.echoed by lnnumerable heights
%sW elcome-a thousand welcomes from
US all,
Ye harbineers of light and peace and
truth -
hoy, tkHnSp So pkh
sweet,
From mountsin turn and bubbllng, gush-
ing spring,
From rugged crag and rills and brooks
and springs,
al silent things, the dew and light and
Each found q voice and chorused s:Wel.
come alp
In thrilling undertones minor and low,
Until the listening stars did seem to hear,
And every leaf and tree sighed out
"Amen.''
My dream is Ger. Good gentlem en-,
from near
Or far. we echo all the welcomes Of the
the hills
Welcome to our fair home, our lovely
spring,
The spring of health for all who need her
touch,
Destined to fame wherever man is found
Come often, come again we and our
western land
Will stretch out friendly hands to you
for aye.
Bring in your train the blessings of the
time,
And tell the world the untold wealth we
hide
In our deep wales and rugged mountain
sides,
Richer in mineral and forest wealth are we
Than any State from Cult to Artic sea
Let in, let in the light of that young day
That has been flushing eastward while
we sleep!
So will we shout from vale and mountain
top
IT'S morning mist in the valley, radiance
On the hills tits morning for the mind
and soul.
Away all things that nestle in the dust
And dark of error and of sin, away!
lis morning 10 holier, broader
More enlightened day doth gid our land,
And men shall summer in true brother
hood.
Yes, there is glad rejoicing in our hearts
The harvest time has come; ye reapers
all
Trust in the sickle, reap, give thanks,
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RELIEFTO FARMERS.
The Maryland Live stock MWtu-
al Aid Society.

You can insure your horses and cows
at small cost and receive their full value
in case of death by accident or otherwise.
For particulars call on
G. w. BRYAN,
Agent for Halifax County,
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Ex-Sheriff Cockrell, who disappeared
mysteriously about three weeks ago. has
returned, and those who have seen him
say he is deranged. We hope he is only
drunk. Crops are extra in this county.
Much success to your valuable paper.
r. A. PC.
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Mr.. EDITOR .-Out Of the four town.
ships which voted on the Railroad on the
18th inst, three voted for the subscrition,
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Manning's township went strong for
the Read, and Grifin's township voted
against it.
Registered, 2Ol.
Voted for, So.
against, "a.
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wanted at
F. STERN's.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-21
WEST WASHINGTON.

Yesterday being Trinity Sunday at Holy
Trinity Church, the services were OF very
interesting and imposing character. In tho
morning grand high mass was celebrated by
the Rev. Father Roccofort, assisted by two
fathers from Georgetown College. The Rev.
Father Kelly, the pastor, delivered an In.
siructive and eloquent sermon. The organist
OF the church, Mr.. szemelenyi, acted as leader
in the musical exercises, and Professor Anton
Goetzner presided at the organ. The usual
choir was assisted by large number OF the
most talented amateurs of the District, and
the music on the whole is seldom equaled In
churches.
large number OF the residents of West
Washington and of other parts OF the city
went by steamer on the canal yesterday %
Cabin Johns bridge, while many others went
in hacks. large number also crossed the
Aqueduct bridge.
Miss Amelia Elizabeth Thacker, we'll.
known young lady, residing on Bridge street,
died yesterday, aftor a painful illness, The
deceased was IN her nineteenth year.
Arrived: schooners william Mason, Captain
Chase; Helen Hasbrouke, Bennett; Carrie
Holmes, Crammer; Lillio Holmes, Holmes; Jo'
sie Burt, Burt; Hattie b; Kelsle, Randail; VIM
L. Walker, kellyi u. l.. Burt, Lenti william B.
Marvel, O'Keef.
The secretary OF the Evangelical EducatIona
Society OF the Protestant Episcopal Churc
The Rev. DR.. Matlock, occupied the pulpit al
Christ Church yesterday and delivered very
eloquent sermon.
william King, James McGraw, Andrew Poore
and John j. Mahoney, four ambitious West
Washington youths, who developed farming
land in the suburbs as baseball ground
were assessed 81 each In the Police Court to-
day by Judge Smell.
This morning about $3.50 O'Clock, while
Sergeant Haney was perambulating his bea
on street, he discovered fire In frame
responded and checked the flames with bu
slight loss. The flre was supposed TO have
been caused by an incendiary,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-21
PERSONAL.

COLONEL WERTENBAKER has with
drawn his resignation as colonel of the Third
Regiment Virginia Infantry.
DIR. LoRING, Commissioner of Agri-
culture, left the city for the North this morn
ing on the Baltimore Potomac Railroad.
CHARLES AVERY, professor of chemis-
try In Hamilton College from 1891 to 1869,
died In Clinton, N. y, yesterday, aged 81
years.
Mr.. RUSSELL A. SAMPLE, of the PEN
sion ONCE, who was married In South Bend,
Ind, one day last week, and his bride, have
arrived In the city and are quartered on Grant
Place.
Miss CORA and Mr.. Henry Walker, jr.,
of indianapolis, Ind, are visiting at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. George Morton, 1116 street
northeast. These pleasant young people are
an acquisition 10 the society of Department
Row In East Washington.
THE many friends of Mrs. Emma Will
liams (nee Clements), of Twenty second street
northwest, will be panied to learn OF her serl-
Gus illness. Mrs. Williams was so i'll yesterday
that none but the relatives were,permitted to
her chamber. II is hoped that she may soon
rally from her sickness, for she is very much
beloved by all who know her, and Is a very ac-
complished lady.
THE Rev. John Gafiney, ofSt. Xavier's
Church, near Warwick, Cecil County, Nd, is
about 10 visit his home In Ireland IN order to
be present at the celebration of the centennial
birthday of his mother, which Will take place
on the 2Sth OF June. Four generations Will
there meet around the altar OF the Reverned
Fathers first communion. He Will remain In
Ireland about two months.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-21
DIED.

DANTE.-on May 10, 1883, at her residence,
1912 Sixth street northwest, of pneumonia,
at 6:15 p. M, Sarah j., beloved wife Of Will
lam E. Dante, in the d7th year of her age.
Notice Of funeral In the morning papers.
ALLEN.-On Saturday, May 10, 1888, at
10 80 O'Clock p. M. at 421 II street northwest,
after q painful Illness, of infammatory rheu
matism, Lena Blau Allen, beloved wife Of j. IT,
Allen.
DANTE.--At her residence, 1912 Sixth street
northwest, OF pneumonia, May 10, 1888, at
6:15 p. M, Sarah j., beloved wife OF William
L. Dante, In the forty-seventh year Of ner
age.
PAXToN.-sunday, May 90, 1888, at a. m,
Mrs. Margaret Paxton, aged 81 years.
BANF.--On May 1S, 1888, Annie Barbara
Banf, aged 10 years, o months and 7 days, a
native OF Ernsbhausep, Germany.
BROWN.-on Saturday, May 10, 1888, ut
3:15 a. M, Marion Edna, infant daughter of
George II. and Elizabeth Brown.
FILLIUs.-On Friday, May 1S, 1888, at 80
p. M, Sarah Fillius, aged so years.
KIERAN.-On May Is, 1888, at / o'clock p.
M, of cholera morbus, Patrick Kieran, in the
Goth year of his age.
ROBEY.-In this city, Friday, May IS, 1888,
at O'Clock a. M, OF Bright's disease, Mrs.
Mary E. Robey, formerly of Charles County,
Nd. After nine months OF patient suffering
she has gone TO rest.
Won STEFFEN.-on May IS, 1888, at 1850
p. M, August Won Steffen, late Of the War De.
partment, aged 20 years.
The Evening critic., 1883-05-21
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Saturday an exciting row occurred on Vir-
ginia avenue between the men stationed there
TO secure accommodations on the trains for
the race horses that came to the city TO attend
tho races at the National Jockey Club grounds.
James Moggerson. a New York hosiler, and
another professional, resorted to blows and
were badly mauling each other with their
fists when Moggerson's antagonist, who was
being beaten, struck him dangerous blow on
the head with hatchet and made his escape.
The wounded man bled profusely, and was
quickly taken to DR.. s. II. Mitchells drug
store, on Seventh street, where DR.. Hazen
gave the necessary. medical attendance.
Later in the day Moggerson continued his
journey to New York.
disgraceful row occurred last night among
the denizens OF the alley between Ninth and
Tenth and and streets. Sergeant NokeS
and Oflcer Auldridge arrived promptly upon
the scene, and without allowing the partlci-
pants to batter each other, captured Leander
Edwards, colored woman Of mammoth pro-
portions, and her consort, Henry, who were
the leaders In the disturbance. and carried
them, followed by an immense throng, to the
station-house. Tho woman was very dis
orderly, and threatened to murder her oppo-
neDts.
Large numbers of pleasure seekers took ad-
vantage OF the good weather yesterday aud
went to Alexandria on the ferry boats. A great
many also sought recreation in the Arsenal
grounds.
Miss Maggie Taylor, n well known young
lady, residing on Seventh street, died at 1 80
O'Clock this morning after painful illness.
The tide In the Potomac this morning was
unusually high.
A sad scene was witnessed at the First Pre-
cinct Station last night about 80 o'clock. An
aged, white haired man, bending with the
weight OF many years and his countenanco
showing indispensable sorrow, called in at
that hour and stated that his name was John
Spencer, and that ne was from Baltimore and
would be compelled to ask for lodgings for
the night. He was evidently respectable, and
In conversation stated that he was n swede by
birth, but had been In America many
years and had served through both the
fnof
the rebellion, and being disabled collected
a remaining dollars and came to Washington
70 secure a pension. Twenty-six dollars was
ali he had, and the last cent OF that was
stolen from him on Saturday on Pennsylvania
avenue by some pickpocket attending the
race-horse crowds. Tho veteran was made as
comfortable as possible tor the night, and was
advised TO see the Federal authorities In the
morning,
The Evening critic., 1883-05-21
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The weather yesterday was clear and pleas
ant, and the streets were thronged with peo-
pie during most OF the day, among them be-
Ing number OF visitors. The churches all had
large congregations. Rev. Mr.. Rose conducted
the services both morning and evening In
Grace Church. In the Second Presbyterian
Church the services at IL q. m, were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. Whittlesey, and the pulpit
OF the German Lutheran Church, both AZ L a.
m. and z 80 p. M, was occupied by Rev. Mr..
Leubkertt, OF Washington. The usual services
OF the Free Methodists were held on various
street corners and at their church, on South
Fairfax street, at IL q. m. and 1880 p. m.
Mr.. Justice Dlatchford and Mr.. Justice Mat.
thews, OF the Supreme Court OF the United
States, spent the day In this city on Saturday,
the guests OF s. Ferguson Beach, esq, and ex-
pressed themselves highly pleased with their
Visit.
city will hold a mass.meeting at the colored
tonight, when, II is supposed, candidates Will
be nominated with the exception OF for
Mayor TO be voted for on the 2ith instant. IL
is understood that Mr.. A. n. Hurdle, inde-
pendent candidate for Auditor, Will be In
dorsed by the meeting,
After disposlng OF some chancery cases, tho
Corporation Court on Saturday adjourned till
court in course.
The receipts OF fish at Fishtown are dlmln-
ishing daily. on Saturday only 300 shad ar
rived, which sold at $20d24 per hundred, and
0,0o0 herring, which brought SSG1O per
thousand.
young man named Charles Petit had his
hand badly mashed on Saturday while at
work at Mtchesons box factory.
The Alexandria Baseball Club defeated the
Kendall Greens OF Washington on saturday by
a score OF II TO 8. The Alexandria CLUB mas
not lost game this season.
onlcer Walker yesterday arrested TWO
colored boys named William Green aud
Charles Medley, for desccrating graves at tho
cemetery near this city. ,,,..-
The schooner william Hood is loading coal
at the American wharf,
The presbytery OF the Chesapeake VIII meet
| in this city on Thursday next to consider the
adylsabIlity OF appointing the Rev. William
Dlnwiddee, of the Second Presbyterian
church, Of this city, as evangelist Within tho
bounds OF that presbytery during the coming
summer.
Mr.. Robert Bell, IT,, fell down the stairs, at
his residence on South Fairfax street, on Sat-
urday, and quite badly injured himself
The Primitive Baptlsts OF this section held
their quarterly meeting at their meeting
house, on Fairfax street, yesterday.
simon phenix was arrested on Saturday Tor
stealing shoes from Il. Kaufman.
Elizabeth Carter was locked up last nlghV
| for an assault on Celia Chapman.