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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-07-19

NOTICE..

I SHALL sell in front of the Cour,
1 House door in Halifax, on Monday.
he 9th day Of August, 1888, the interes.
,fI. r. Lanier in about one hundred and
-r:y acres of.land in Conoconary Town
',i:', adjoining the lands of j. P. Futrell.
4 J. Parks, and others, to satisfy State
ms: county taxes due for 1882.
j. T. DAWSON, Collector.
B ]. Alstrook. Dep'ty.
July 9th, 1853, 45~E
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-07-19
- IA SCHEDULES.

.PETERsBURa RAILROAD -CoMPANY,
OFFICE OF SUPER1NgENDENT,
PETERSBURG Va, October Is. 1889.
Monday. October, l8,
~ 1882, trains on this road will run as
follows:
GOING SOUTH,
Boston & Savannah Fast Mail
STOPS only at Relfeld)
Leave Petersburg daily at 4 :O9 p. M
Arrive at Weldon at 1854
NEW YORK EXPRESS,
Leave Petersburg daily at LOOP.
Arrive at Weldon at 3.l9P. NJ
Freight.
Leave Petersburg tex'pt Sun. $50 m
Arrive ut Weldon at HOO a m
GOING NORTH.
Boston & Savannah Fast Mail.
Leave Weldon daily at IL :O5 A. NJ
Arrive at Petersburg at 2:23
NEW YORK EXPRESS.
Leave Weldon daily at 1.1OP NJ
Arrive at Petersburg at 3.24P. Nj
Freight.
Leave Weldon lex SUM- 200 m
Arrive at Petersburg 733 pm
First-class coaches will run through
between Wilmington and washington
and sleeping cars on night and day trains
Sleeping car berths can be had for ore
dollar from Richmond to Baltimore. No
change of cars.
Through tickets sold to all Eastern
and Southern points, and baggage check
ed through.
W. }. BROWN,
Dispatcher of Trains.
r. NJ. SULLi
General Superintendent.
w. p. TAYLOR, Gen. Ticket Act.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-07-19

Of a bat ement.
The effort of the National League
to secure a repeal of the Union, and
a native Parliament in Dublin, is by
no means so hopeless one as a SUI
perhcial observer may imagine. The
principle of local self-government,
indeed, has been boldly approved by
Mr.. Gladstone, Prime Minister of
England, on the floor of the House
Of Commons. It is quite evident
that the time is not distant when the
legislative work now required each
year of the House of Commons will
become far greater than it can ac-
complish. Already the House slags
farther and farther behind the de-
mands mape upon it. Mr.. Glanston,
has been outspoken in bis opinion
that, sooner or later, local legislatio.
must be. committed to local bodies
in the three Kingdoms, and that the
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-07-19

WILMINGToN & WELDON X. K. Co., !
w OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT, !
WILMINGTON, N. G. My. IA, ISIS }
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24

CRY OF MEXICO, Dec. 22-For some time
there has been growing antipathy here
against the deprecated nickel currency, espee-
tally among the lower and poorer classes. The
feeling took shape last Thursday in an out
break among the employees of cigarette fac
tory, who were paid off in the cheap coin.
This served to hasten tie elimination OF The
revolt At noon yesterday President Gonza-
les himself was assailed in the plaza as lie was
driving through on his way to the palace. A
great crowd followed him, stoned his carriage,
and threw specimens of the odious coin at his
head A few shots were fred, and two Of the
rioters were killed. President Gonzales got
out of his carriage and defed the meb.
"Will. you," he said, skill me?"
'tNo," was the reply. "Away with the
nickel.n
death to tho governor" shouted the
crowd
Several Cadets from Chapultepec Academy
rallied round to protect the President, but the
little party was pushed to the corner OF the ca
thedral garden By the infurated crowd; the air
meanwhile being filed with stones and other
missiles, which came easy to Ahand. Some of
the military came, and the President retired
to his palace. Two soldiers fred into the air,
and the crowd dispersed. Two policemen were
killed while carrying off prisoners. Several
rioters were killed in other quarters of the
city.
The city is now quiet, but the military are
patrolling the streets. There are 5000 troops
on hand army officers off duty are ordered to
report to their commands. Many of the riot
ers are under arrest, and the prisons are heav-
lily guarded.
No danger to foreigners is apprehended, as
they are not connected with the nickel ques.
tion. There is intense feeling against Fernan
dez, the governor of the federal district The
street corners that it will buy all the necessa-
ries of life in large quantities for silver and
sell to the poorer classes for nickel currency at
lower prices. This was greeted with the great
est satisfaetions and it is believed that it will
allay the popular discomfort with the nickel
There is no evidence Of commercial panic.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
ARCTIC AIRS.
Freezing, Cold and Boisterous
Weather West and South.
An Eight Bays Storm i'm Cincinnati
Snow Twenty Inches Deep-Eenrs of
Damaging Floods ON tEe Ohio.

BosToN, Dec. 22.--Advices from different
points in New Hampshire and Vermont state
that the thermometer registered 15o to 800 be-
low zero. In central New York and places in
Connecticut, it indicated from 80 to 1So below.
NEW York, Dec. 23.-About four inches of
snow have fallen since eight O'Clock tonight
and the storm still continues. Thermometer
90 above
PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. GA snow storm
extending to the North Carolina line has pre-
vailed all day. -Four inches have fallen here.
ST. JOHN, Dec. 29.-This was the coldest
day OF the seassn, the thermometer recording
1So below zero.
CHICAGO, Dec. ga snow storm of wide
ares prevailed last night and today, followed
by slee+, turning to rain in some places. The
snow was heaviest in Southern Illinois, Indi-
ana and Michigan. Trains were delayed
from one to ten hours, and telegraphic COM
munication was greatly interfered with on ac-
count Of sleet, especially toward the south ana
east.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 23.-Snow commenced
falling today at O'Clock and is still falling at
10 o'clock tonight.
PI1TsBURG, Dec. 23-Today one OF the worst
storms experienced for years occurred here.
1t commenced showing at daylight and con-
tinued till dusk, when it changed to a steady
warm rain The streets are in a terrible con-
dition and many cellars are flooded Trains are
all delayed and telegraph wires Frustrated in
every direction.
UTICA, N. Y, Dec. 23.-The thermometer
here last evening marked 22o below zero. AT
Bonneville it fell to 360 below.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 23.-Snow has fallen on
not only one day, but for the past eight days,
reaching depth of 20 inches This forenoon
rain and sleet commenced falling, and heavy
dark mist rose from the snow, covering the en-
tire region here about. Rain has fallen all
day, and has come down i'll torrents from dark
up to the present hour (midnight). Cellars are
flooding everywhere, and many roofs are
breaking in. One line of street cars bas stop
ped running, and all railway trains are de-
layed.
The ommercial-Gazette specials report
snow through the whole length of the Ohio
valley. The rain is melting it rapidly every
where. The dispatches report warmer wealth
er westand the river men expect destructive
floods by the middle Of this week The Ohio
river is quite free from ice. Enormous fleets
of coal-laden boats are here and in the vicini-
ity, both above and below, which viii be i'm
perilled by sudden great rise in the river.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 23.-It has been snow
ing and sleeting since yesterday morning. The
snow is over loot in DEPTH Railroad trains
have been delayed from one to eight hours.
The weather is now warmer with light rain.
QUEBEe, Dec. GA cold spell set in here
today The thermometer is 12o below zero.
CHICAGO, Dec. 22-Reports from points in
central Illinois indicate one OF the seEerest
snow storms known for years, and consequent
delay Of all railway trains and partial inter
ruption of telegraphic service.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Probable Composition of some Of the
More Prominent Ones

Probable Composition of Some Of the
Mere Prominent Ones
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Mr Carlisle did not
complete his list of committees tonight, th ough
he has been engaged in putting in the finish
ing touches throughout the day. He expects,
however. that the list will be perfected early
Monday morning,so that he will not encounter
the embarrassment in announcing the appoint
ments when the House convenes Considera-
BILE difficulty has been experienc from the
fact that some member who have been given
placed have expressed dissatisfaction with
their assignment. In some instances these dis
satisfied members have refused to serve, ne
cesstating a number of changes by the speak
er. Throughout his work, Mr.. Carlisle has
been assisted by MIR. Morrison, an intimate
friend Of his A member Of the Kentucky del
egation said that no man except Mr.. Morrison
had been consulted continuously in the making
up of the committees. Individual members
had been called on in individual cases, and
their consultation was limited to such cases.
The contest between two members from New
York for the craftsmanship of the committee
on foreign affairs, it is learned, has been set
tied by giving the position to a Pennsylvania,
ext Governor Curtin. Mr. Belmont of New
York has been placed second on the commit
tee. The Craftsmanship of the committee on
naval affairs has been given to Mr.. Cox of
New York. with Mr.. Morse of Massachusetts
in the second place. The latter has been MADE
chairman of the committee on expenditures in
the Navy Department. The committee of
ways and means, it is learned tonight, is com
posed OF Messrs. Morrison (chairman), Hewitt
of New York, Herbert, Hurd, Blount Black
burn, Jones of Arkansas, Mills, Kelley, Kas-
son, Mckinley, Russell and Hiscock. Mr..
Blount has expressed a reluctance to serve but
it is believed that he will consent Mr.. Black
burn is made member to the satisfaction of
the entire Kentucky delegation. Several days
since, Mr.. Carlisle selected Mr.. aWillis as a
member of this committee. Mr.. Blackburn
desired the position, and Mr.. Willis, in con
sultaton with the Speaker, expressed his viii
lingness to withdraw. Mr.. Willis was after
ward made chairman of another committee,
said to be the committee on education. 1t is
possible that in the final review of the ways
and means committee, as it is now constituted,
Mr.. Carlisle may make "a change in the Re-
publican membership because of State rela.
tions. Such change, however, is believed to
be doubtful.
The Ways and Means Committee.
NEW YORK. Dec. ga Washington special
to the Evening Post says: The tariff men
have interested themselves to have Reed of
Maine placed on the ways and means commit
tee as the New England representative, instead
of Mr.. Russell, because Mr.. Reed is a skillful
debater and leader, while Mr.. Russell is q
business man and not speaker.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
MASSACHUSETTS.
Esoston,s HEunicipal Affairs,

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-At the Beacon Club to-
night, Mayor-elect Martin defined his policy as
to what the management of affairs of the city
will pe under his administration. He proposes
to have the affairs of the city conducted upon
strictly business principles. Honesty, not
policy" is his motto.
Funeral Services of Rev. Dr. Anderson.
The funeral services of the late Rev. Thomas
D, Anderson, d. D., were held at II O'Clock
this morning, at the South Baptist church,
Broadway, South Boston Many tributes of
affection, baskets and crosses Of white roses,
were sent to the church The services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Warren, OF the Orozier
ed by Rev. II. A. Gorden Of the Clarendon
street church, Prof. o. S. Stearns of the New
ton Theological Institution, and Rev. G. II.
Spauldiug pastor of the Fourth street church.
The remains we're taken to Forest Hill Gene
terry for interment
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
MARINE MISHAPS.


Rescning the ST. Augustine's Crew
Steamer Bolivia Ashore, Etc.
DOVER, Eng, t22.-The steamer Gran
tully has landed here one passenger, the
chief engineer and 10 men, who were rescued
with great difficulty from the burning steamer
St.Augustine in the bay ofIBiscay last Sunday.
The second mate shot himself and q sailor
stabbed himself during the fire through
fright Something fell from aloft, cutting off
one Of the captains legs. AT his own request
a heavy weight was tied around his waist and
he was thrown into the sea. Several of the
sailors drowned themselves in despair. The
FIRE spread with such rapidity that everybody
on board became panic stricken. The John
Williamson rescued six men, including the
second engineer, with lifeboat, which was
smashed by the sea as they were drawn on
board. Other persons were seen on the
burning vessel, and several bodies were seen
in the water.
The Anchor line steamship Bolivia, from
Glasgow for New York, has gone ashore at
water Her passengers took to the boats,
eral hours in bad weather. Her cargo is badly
damaged. The steamer rests on soft and
sandy bottom, and is not likely to sustain any
further injury. The passengers, Numbering
90, have been brought to Glasgow. The crew
remain on board. The steamer Devonia is be-
ing prepared to take them and the cargo of
the Bolivia to New York early next week.
The British steamer Lancaster, from New
Orleans for Liverpool, bas arrived at Queens
town with the crank pin of her main shaft
broken.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
MAINE.
The SagadahOc IHurderePs Plead Not
Guilty-Their Trial Assigned for Jan. Sd
and 9Th Respectively.

The Sagadah0c MurderePs Plead Net
Guilty-Their Trial Assigned for Jan. Sd
and 9Th Respectively.
BATH, Dec. 22.-The present term of the
Supreme Court will be as interesting term as
has been held here for long time, as three
persons will be tried for murder and one with
assault with intent to kill. On account of the
indictments found By the grand jury, Wilkiu-
son, the murderer of policeman Lawrence, and
Lewis e. Hopkins and Lorenzo Fl. Turner, the
murderers OF the old Indian at Richmond and
ravishers of his wife, were brought here to-
day from Augusta jail and arraigned before
Judge Libbey. Each pleaded not guilty, and
their trials were assigned for the Sd and 7th of
January respectively. If the indictment had
not been for the extreme crime, Wilkinson
might probably have plead guilty. as he is un-
derstood to have acknowledged shooting police
man Lawrence in an endeavor to escape arrest.
H. M. Heath, Esq, of Augusta, has been en-
gagged to defend Wilkinson and j. w. Spauld-
ing of Richmond will defend Hopkins. Since
arrest all the criminals have behaved very
well. except that Wilkinson has made an at
tempt to escape from Jail.
Dropped Dead.
PHnLdPs, Dec. 22.-Barden Hind, who has
been engaged in numbering in Dead River
dropped dead this morning, aged 80.
Arrested for Alleged Enfanticide.
BIDDEFoRD, Dec. 22-Josephine Boileau, a
young French woman "a years of age, has been
arrested here on charge of having commit
ted infanticidei in Lawrence, Mass, in August
last.
Dwelling EE Onse Burned.
RocKLAND, Dec. 22-The house of Charles
Maker at South Thomaston was burned lasA
night No insurance.
Weary of Life.
BERWICK, Dec. 22.-Aaron Tibbetts, an old
and well known citizen of this town, hung
himself in his barn yesterday Supposed case
of dependency.
Arctic Air ia Maine.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 23.-To-day is one of the
coldest ON record in this section. The glass
indicated 28 degrees below zero in the city at
sunrise this morning.
RocKLAND, Dec. 29.-The mercury at sun
rise was 100 below zero; at noon 50 below.
There is no wind and it is ore Of the coolest
days ever known on this coast.
BANGOR, Dec. 23.--The thermometer this
morning was from 1872 to go telow zero, and at
6 O'Clock this evening 100 below.
At Lewiston it was from 14o to 1So below.
Almost CcntenarIan.
RocKLAND, Dec. 23.-Daniel Murphy, the
Oldest man in Rcckland, died last. night. lie
would have been 100 years old on Christman
eve. He was native of Cork, Ireland His
physical ard mental power were wonderfully
preserved TO the time of his death.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
GENERAL NEWS.

1t is reported in London that Mary Ander-
son is engaged to the Duke of Portland.
Samuel Kennedy who was serving life
sentence in the Massachusetts State prison,
was pardoned Saturday by Gov. Butler.
The stables of the Cambridge horse railroad
company in Brighton, Mass, were burned Sat-
urday, with five cars, lot Of hay, &c. Loss
S35 600; insured.
Two unknown men were killed by a snow
plow on the Boston and Providence road at
Canton, Mass, Saturday.
Calvin Eaton who was shot Thursday is i'm
proving with chances of living. Dow is still
at liberty and his whereabouts are unknown.
The house of Peter Jones at Bloomfield,
Ont, was entered by burglars Friday and Peter
Lazier shot dead.
An application will be made to parliament
for a charter to construct high level bridge
across the st. Lawrence river at Quebec.
A war against Hupgarians has been inaugR-
rated in Scottsdale, Pa.
The stables of the Syracuse and Onondaga,
N. Y, street railroad company were burned
Saturday, with "a horses and all their cars but
one. Loss $4,000; insured.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
.TLAND, MONDAY MORNING, DECEMBER "a, 1883.
SPORTING.


ST.. JOHN, N. B., Dec. 22-Wallace Ross ar
rived here today from Pittsburg, Pa, on his
way on England where he expects to measure
blades win Bubear. Ross never looked bet
ter. He says that he is enjoying the best of
health. He has brought one boat with him,
and expects to sail by the next Allan line
steamer from Halifax. He states that, if he
did not feel confident of defeating Bubear he
would not have consented to give him 10 sec
onds' start. ,.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
WASHINGTON.
.sYasgaingaOn's DnY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. o. -
In compliance with the proclamation of the
President, requesting the commemoration of
the Tooth anniversary of the surrender OF Gen.
WASHINGTON of his commission as Commander
in Chief of the Army of the United States, an
order was issued this afternoon from the head
quarters of the army, directing that national
salute to be fred at each military post on Mon
day, the Oath inst, at noon.
The Pension swindlers.
The Secretary of the Interior today suRpen-
ded from>practice before the pension office w.
w. Fitzgerald and G. Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald
& Co., and A. B. Webb, pension attorneys of
this city, pending disposition of the indict-
nents recently returney against them by tho
grand jury, charging them with fraudulent
practice
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
FATAL EXPLOSION.
Two WON KiIled br . Rur.ting Roil

Two Mon EAIIIed by n BurstIns BOiIeF.
BRADFORD, Pa, Dec. 23.-George d. West
ervelt and William McNortoD, the former
prominent oil operator, were killed today by
boiler explosion near Allentown, Allegheny
county, New York. Westervelt's head was
torn off and his body terribly mangled.
McEorton was pierced through the chest by an
iron min
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
Ladies' and Gents
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec.

" AsHINGLONs DEC.
For New England, warmer, cloudy weather,
with snow; variable winds, falling barometer,
followed on Monday night by rising barometer
and Northwesterly winds. Fair weather is in
dieated for the Middle Atlantic States, Missis-
sippi and Ohio valleys, for Tuesday; Snow, fol-
lowed by fair weather, is indicated for New
England on Tuesday
Cautionary signals are ordered from Hatteras
to Eastport.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
FIRES.
Church Burned in

Church burned in AtiIebOre, BEass.
ATTLRBoRo, Mass, Dec. 23.-Fire broke out
early this morning in the Methodist church,
catching near the furnace. On account of the
extreme cold weather water froze Immediately
available. The church furnishings we're saved
but the building is a complete wreck. The
church had just paid its mortgage and was
free from debt. A new organ had just been
put in which cost $1,000 and was insured for
$1,000. The loss will reach $4,000; insured
for $11 900. Many of the fremen frozs their
ears.
SPARKS.
MONTREAL, Dec. 23.-Tbe Montreal Print
ing Company's establishment was burned to-
day. Loss $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
COmnicmOFnting she 1OOth Anniversary of
the Surrender of His Commission.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-Folowing is the full
text of President Arthur's proclamation:

UeNb OIL 1r6Slutllb ATbuuE 3 pfOClauatlOH.
BIZ the President Of the United States Of 4nerica-
a Proclamation.
Whereas, both Houses Of Congress did, on the
Goth inst, request the commemoration on the
Esd inst, of the one hundredth anniversary of the
surrender by George Washington at Annapolis of
his commission Commander-in-Ch Chief of the pa.
triot forces of America. And whereas it is fitting
that this memorable act, which, not only sgnaIized
the termination of the heroic struggle of seven
years for independence, but also manifested Wash
ingtons devotion to the great principle that is
q civic government of ana by the people, should be
generally observed throughout the United States.
Now, therefore, /, Chester A. Arthur President
of the United States, do hereby recommend that,
either by appropriate exercises in connection with
the religious services of the 23d inst, by such
public obserVances as may be deemed proper on
Monday the Oath inst this signal event in the his
tory of American liberty be commemorated; and,
further, hereby direct that at II O'Clock noon on
Monday next, the national salute be fred from all
the forts throughout the country.
IL witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be af
fixed
Done this 21st day of December in the year of
our Lord thousand eight hundred and
eighty three, and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred and eighth
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the President:
FREDERICK L. FRELINGHUYsEN
Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
ALL ABOUT THE NICKEL.
A Bloody Riot in the Streets of
Mexico,

President Gonzales Peifea With the
Cheap Coin ON His Way 10 Els Palace.
Several Rioters and Two Policemen
KiIIed.-A Proclamation.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
Hon. Neal Dow in Illinois.

What Ike Saw About KRnkalEee-Evf-
denccs of Improved Farning-HOw rs
lates arc Dissipafed-sOme Reflections
on the BEiseducatiOn of sOns-DraininR
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24
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The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24

The celebrated Knibbs patent valve suits
which has been on trial several days in Boston,
was decided Saturday IN favor Of Boston. This
suit was brought to recover damages for use of
q certain valve on steam fire engines, and
many New England cities are interested in the
proceedings.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24

CoNsrANTINoPLE, Dec. ga Jewish school
and synagogue in Galata, suburb OF this city,
was destroyed by Ere this morning. Fif-
teen students were burned to death.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-24

Captain Joshua Slocum, master of the ship
Northern Light, who was tried in New York,
for cruelty treating sailor, was found guilty
Saturday. The penalty is $1,000 fine or FIVE
years. imprisonment, or both.
William B. Catlin of Goshen, % miles from
Rutland, Vermont, farmer aged 81 years,
died Saturday under circumstances strongly
indicative of poisoning. An investigation will
be held.
The negro "Big Ike, the murderer, died 10
Jail in Denver, Col, yesterday.