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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

O1mmissioners- John J. Robertson, E.
N. Branch, J. B. Hunter, r. B.
Britt
G1nstable-J. C. Derr
CHURCHES.
dethodist Episcopal-Servlces every
u Sunday. at ,O0 A. NJ, and 100
IN. Rev. w. II. atkins, Pastor.
Baptist-Serv1ces every second Sunday,
at11 90 A. NJ. and 100 P NJ, and third
|6@nday at 30 m. Sunday school at
80 am Rev. W. J. Hopkins, Pastor.
Protestant Episcopal-Services every
Esscond and third Sundays at 1l.OO A. NJ.
Rev. A S. Smith. Rector.
8 Methodist Protestant-Services every
fourth Sunday. at IL 90 A. NJ. and 100
Al. NJ. Rev. W. II. Wills, Pastor.
~ County Appointments-M. E. Chucrh-
ut. Sunday, at Eure's School House, at 3
II. NJ.
End Sunday, at Pierce's, at IL 90 A. NJ,
md at Smiths. at 800 p NJ.
sSrd, Sunday, at Ebeneezer, at II 90 A. NJ.
4th. Sunday at Haywards at L 90 A. NJ.
81 Communion at each appointment: in Feb
lay. Aug. and Nov. Rev. W. II. Wat
kins, Pastor.
H NJ. ?. Church-1st. Sunday, at Brad
brds, at 1l.OO A. NJ, and at Reid's
chool House. 800 P. NJ. Whitaker's
Rhapel, every second and fifth Sunday, at
Loo A. NJ. Roseneath, 3rd. Sun
hy, l1.0O A. NJ.
Baptist Church.-Every first Sunday at
ach third Sunday and the Saturday pre-
ednesday at 30 m Sunday school at
30 III.
Dawson's Church, Dawson's X Roads,
Fery fourth Sunday at l m and 80
IN and the Saturday proceeding the fourth
9nday at il 90 a m Prayer meeting
thursdays 80 p m Sunday school at q
M. Rev W Hopkins, Pastor.
Colored Churches-1st. baptist-Every
fst Sunday, at 1l.OO A. NJ. and 700 p.
Z. b. Gibbs, Pastor.
End. Baptist-Every second Sunday. at
90 and ZOO P. NJ. Rev. w. R. Shaw.
astor.
A. NJ. 3. Church--Every fourth Sunday
90 A. NJ. and 700 P. NJ. Rev.J. ii
derrick. Pastor.
LODGES.
Anights Of Honor-NIeet every second
nd fourth Tuesdays, at 7.OOP. NJ.
eslons IN OF Honor-Meet every first and
lrd Tuesdays, at seven P. NJ.
EXPRESS AND FREIGHT
Southern nth Express Ofice-Open all day.
l. Whitaker, Agent.
Hallroad va Freight, and Ticket Agent,
oo mo p freight for shipment received after
TELEGRAPH.
oMa MMestern Union Telegraph Office in the
Dperator. 0'
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We are glad to see Shelby contin-
ues to improve. Let it continue to
improve by having a Graded School
for the young. and a large cotton
factory for the unimployed. A
Graded School and cotton factory
are conducive to the growth and pros.
peritv of every place.-AurOru.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11
CHEAPER POSTAGE.

pie, without distinction of ra e, sex.
or ''previous condition of servitude,"
upon the prospect that the postage
on letters ere long will be reduced to
two cents per half ounce. 1t mat
ters little that the Postmaster-Gen-
eral hesitates to recommend the re-
duct.on, since the proposal is sup
ported by an almost overwhelming
public sentiment, and Congress ap-
pears to be in the mood of adopting
the necessary legislation. 1t is rare,
indeed, that the press AMI people Of
the country are so nearly of one
mind upon any subject as they are
upon this.
The revenue of the Post Office De.
partment for the year ending June
3Oth amounted to the enormous sum
of $41 ,S76, 6,0O0-an excess over ex-
penditures Of S1.500,0OO. An illus
tration Of the rapid growth of the
country in population. business and
social intercourse, is seen in the fact
that the postal revenue has increased
in two years by nearly $1O,OOO,OOO,
Some of the important subdivisions
are also self-sustaining. This is true
especially of the money-order and
postal delivery systems. The re-
|ceipts of the former increased during
the lsst year by eleven per mt.
while the expense Of the latter is de-
frayed in full by the extra cent
charged for drop letters. This shows
that the system Of house-to house
delivery should be extended to many
Of the smaller cities ard towns.
where it would be a great public con-
venience. The more than $2OO0,-
900 snatched from the Star Route
thieves can be expended for no bet
ter purpose than this
1t is, of course, to be expected
that the reduction of letter postage
to two cents will .or a time bring the
revenue OF the department below it's
expenses but this will be nothing
new, and experience has shown that
postal business alway increases in
proportion to the decrease of the
postal rates. 1t is probable that in
two or three years at furtherest the
receipts would again show surplus
over expenditures and it is by no
means that in twenty-five years from
now the rate NAV even be reduced
to one cent instead of two.
| The Importance of the postal
service to the commercial, political
and social development Of the coun-
try cannot be exaggerated. 1t tends
directly and powerfully to bind To-
getler the people of different sections
of the country by giving them a
keener sense of benefits received
from the National Government. 1t
strengthens the social ties and the
busine SIS relations which are one of
the chief supports of national unity,
and it tends to increase the popular
intelligence, which is one of the
strongest pillars for the support of
Republican institutions.
The people are not ready for pos
tai savings banks or the postal tele-
graph; but they are ready for two
cent postage, and if the present Con
gress desires to win their gratitude,
let it respond promptly to their wi sh.
! We furthermore express the hope
that it may be found expedient to
make at least some slight redu ction
in the rates of postage on newspapers
land other periodicals.-Fraah Leslie
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11
GENERAL DIR E & 10 II L.
SCOTLAND NECK

|Mayor-W A. Dunn.
Commissioners-Noah Biggs, ). 4: BAL
lard, R. NJ. johnson. ). Y. Savage
Meet first Tuesday IN each month at 1
8 o'clock. P NJ.
rb;ef Of Police-C ". Dunn.
"A ssistant Policemen A. David, w u
Il Shields. {. +. Speed. Sol. Alexander.
IFreasurer-R NJ Johnson.
slerk-J Savage.
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nooly as it deserves. But, as the
matter stands now, let US finish as
we began, and say without jesting,
but with all sincerity-'Woman. God
oless her! :" Applause.
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NOTICE !!

)ERSONS wishing to buy. sell, lease
rent or exchange real estate any
'here IN this vicinity, will do we'll t.
with us.
EaS1 Terms moderate.
K1TCHIN & DUNN,
Attorneys-et-LAw.
Scotland Neck, N. C.)
June 2oth. 1889.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

Professor Beal. Of the Michigan
Agricultural College, concludes, LATTER
careful experiment covering several
years, that posts set in position
the reverse OF that in which they
grew in the tree. last no longer than
if set the other way.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11
Commissioner Lor-

Agricultural Commissioner Lor-
ing's annual report shows that O.
100000 packages of seeds were dis
tributed last year by his Bureau.
The yield OF the country for 1882 is
estima atcd at: Corn, 1,635.OO0,000
bushels; wheat, 41O.OOOOOO bushels :;
oats, 47O,OOO,OOO bushels; barley,
45,OOO,OOO bushels; rye. 20.0O0,00O
buckwheat. 100000 bushels.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

given, a long.drawn sigh, a shake OF
the head. and perhaps a backward
kick indicates her delight.-Phuo.
delphi0 Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11
E. E. HILLIARD, Editor
Allie SXErCH.

BY H. N. H.
Along a smooth and howery way,
NV youthful feet unheeding trod.
Nor knew. or feared. a clouded day,
Or thorns within that velvet sod.
sought to climb no lofty mount,
Or read in fashions giddy snare,
nor cared to drink of pleasure S fount
All through those days devoid Of care.
only asked happy home.
And love to be my guide and shield,
LIES rudest blast can never come,
| said, within this sheltered field.
turned to see my sky o'crcast.
And heavy fosS be gan to roll.
shrank before the CHILLING blast.
All. me it frozer> J very soul.
No stop. no say, | stumbled on,
Scarce even hee ling wlere | went.
All hope. and light and 10y were gone.
Such sorrows e'er by Heaven were sent.
War filled our land with grief and gloom,
And e'er its fearial w)rI was lone
Our darling filled patriot 5 tomb.
The brother dear, the only son.
Dear father bent baneath the blast,
But struggled on with care and pain.
Then laid INN dowl in deatl to rest,
Too faint to hit his load again.
A while | bore grief, toll and care,
Then hope. and heart AMI health gave
way,
Take home thy child, o Father dear d!
Take me to realms of endless day."
Not yet. My child, keep near My side,
I'll lead thee through the way so drear,
There are wayward steps for thee to guide,
There are weary ones for thee to cheer -
| grasped the hand outsretched to save,
And struggled back to hope and life:
\ faithful friend my Father gave,
To help me in the weary strife.
Our mother'S step grew faint and slow,
She meekly bore her grief and care.
| But cruSled beneath the double blow.
She gladly went her crown to wear.
One sister dear still claimed our care,
The last OF all that household band,
4 fragile flower. so pure and fair,
Scarce fitted for this weary land.
| As sorrows waves had Ger us swept,
| Till side by side we closer cIung,
| Together had we smiled and wept,
Until our heart-throbS seemed as one.
A voice she heard, the message said,
My weary, suffering cnild, come home
Come now and join your kindred dead.
Come up on high no more to roam.'
One pitying glance, one yearning look,
She gave to all III parting love,
Then smiling turned, and calmly took
| The angels hand to soar above.
| fainting cried. 30 Father, spare
My last, my fondly cherished one,
One little hour OF dark de spare,
y give me strength! Thy will be done
With her | went so near that home,
Where lie 'er can enter grief or sil.
Out through the gate the glory shone,
When angels let my darling in.
| mourn not now those loved ones dead,
Or pine for all these wants lel Joys,
But gather up each broken thread,
And lay away their scattered toys.
'Tis sweet to know they're '.safe a
| home''
And when my work on earth is done.
SO free from harm. loss and pain.
Oh, then, with joy, We'll meet again.
Now like weary chastened child,
I'm resting in my Fathers arms.
lie Il ,I1 Lead me through the desert wild,
He'll keep me safe from all its harms.
Strength for each hour I know He'll give
If but seek for needed grace.
He'll help me for His name to live,
Then see His face and sing His praise
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

Along a smooth and Howery way,
My youthful feet unheeding trod.
Nor knew. or feared. clouded day,
Or thorns within that velvet sod.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

| sought to climb no lofty mount,
Or Rread in fashions giddy snare,
Nor cared to drink of pleasures fount
All through those days devoid of care
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

| only asked a happy home.
And love to be my guide and shield,
Lies rudest blast can never come,
| said, within this sheltered field.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11
ENFIELD.

Hyor-B F Whitaker.
John J. Robertson, E.
"a. Branch, J. +. Hunter, K. b.
Britt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

~ Z Z
G OS t i've n g S s,
Sick Headache,
C hrOnic Diar-
rilea, Jaundice,
Ilnpurity of the
Blood, Fever and
Ague, Malaria,
and all Diseases
norrSad hv he.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-01-11

turned to see my sky o'ercast.
And heavy fogS began to roll.
shrank before the clilllng blast.
All. me it frozel~ J very soul,
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
CONVICT vs.. FREE LABOR.

The Hon. R. M. Chapman, who
Anderson and Morgan
counties, in the House at Nashville,
delivered the other day, very
interesting, eloquent and effective
speech against the employment of
convicts in the coal and iron mines
OF Anderson county. He drew at
tention to the immense developing
wealth of the county, and the capital
that had been spent to make the
most of it, and how particularly Coal
Greek had prospered and given
proof of being ut no distant date a
thriving and important town. When
the convicts came, however, a blight
and depression fell upon everything,
and materially and morally, progress
was hindered and set back, till there
was no hope of redemption until
honest labor was again permitted
access to the field.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
EDUCATION OF TENNESSEE BOYS.

The education of Farmers
Children" is the title of a paper
read by Mr.. Isaac l.. Case, before
the Durhamville Grange, Lauderdale
county, i'll this State. We have
carefully followed MIR. Cases thoughts
and, whilst not noticing any par
ucularly fresh ideas, read with much
interest his remarks upon the bene-
hts likely to follow from training
the sons of Tennessee farmers,
whilst at the common school, in facts
ind principles connected with the
practice and science Of agriculture.
lie deprecates so much attention, as
is usually given, to subjects likely to
ne Of only second-rate Importance
10 the future man, unless the boy,
as he grows up. follows the example
Of so many in the rural districts
of moving to large cities and towns
Upon this latter point Mr.. Case
writes alphabetically, showing the
chances of doing we'll, and being in
dependent are more and greater
from the farmers life than from
any city employments, wherein SC
few achieve that independence
coveted of all. Most undoubtedly
some elementary agricultural train
lns could not but, eventually, elevate
the tone and profits of Tennessee
farming, and, at the same time en-.
courage lads to stay by the farm.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
TENNESSEE NEWS.

The coke ovens at Spring City
will be ready to make coke in a week
or two.
1t is said that the late William
Dodge, of New York, has left $25, 900
to Maryville College.
Miss Mary Slaughter, at Coving-
ton, the other day, committed suicide
by taking strychnine.
Nashville and Memphis are the
only cities in Tennessee having a
free delivery of letters.
A black owl, measuring four feet
and four inches from tip to tip, was
killed near Newport a few days ago
The State Legislature since ou,
last issue has been very quiet, with
nothing Of any public interest tc
report.
A lilies county man sold in
Pulaski, one day last week, 400
robins, which he had killed the
night before.
Governor Bate has signed the
bills to prevent the sale of toy pis-
tolls and the sale of pistol cartridges
in the State.
A farmer in Carter county, wht
last year made $500 on a half acr.
of tomatoes, is now preparing t.
plant fifteen acres.
The members of the Nashvill,
bar have chosen Matt. w. Allen t.
occupy the Criminal Judgeshil
made vacant by the resignation o
Judge Quarles.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
A aRuMB1ER, BUT a WORKER.

Grumbling is the special privilege
of an Englishman. 1t is the safety
valve of his overweight feelings.
AS the consequence of laughter is
said to be adipose tissue, so may the
effect of grumbling-witha Britisher
be said to be success. Prone as
he is to see things from an east
wind point of view, he has, however,
somewhat paradoxically, been a
most excellent worker, not only in
his own green, befogged little isle,
but among the icy pines of Canada,
the burning sands of India, and in
the islands of the sea, and who can
say without a success unparalleled
in the worlds history? Taken alto
gether, too, the English immigrant
muscle or money--has had the
lions share among nations in the
laying of the foundation, and the
prosperity of the United States.
For the size of the place, its i'm
p0rtance in the affair of man, and
the right running Of the universe,
Rugby has, from time to time, sent
up as perfect a growl OF dissatis-
faction with somebody or something,
as ever, or never, could have been
expected of her. She has not only
well done her own glumbling, bu,
has had large outside constitu-
ency grumbllng for her.
This dissatisfaction has much
subsidized, and reviewing the past
both British and American settlers
and as a grumbler Jonathan hi:
not been behind Juhn-whilst know
ing they had much cause for pro
testation, would now acknowledge
their many Rugby and distric
advantages. Each day we get far
ther away from the past, its mis-
Arrangements and complications
our proSpe' is and opportunities in
prove, and the many untrue an,
unjust things said of the colony ar
forgotten, for great as is the prevail
ing power of truth, an untruth has
temporarily, a most damaging effect
With the satisfactory surrounding
of Nature, then, and with NOR
active policy OF advertising the grea
and many advantages OF tn
Ian is OF the Board, the settlement
will steadily and successfully fill VI
and, IL elsewhere, tae Au,lo-SdXo
, and the An, lU-Atuerican lead til
van ot pr"gress.
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CAPITAL $500,
Divided into $50 Shares Of SO each.
DIRECTORS:
Il. Y. TUCKER, FRANCIS TAYLOR, JAMES MllM0W
Gu. WILSON AND G. II. BLACKJACK.

The fruit and vegetable growing capabilities
Of Rugby, and the Plateau generally. are well
known and satisfactorily established, The
Object OF this Company is to set up machinery,
etc. in Rugby, for the canning Of these
products. and to ship them in the most COM
pact and profitable form.
The abundant production Of tomatoes, and
the excellence Of their quality, has determined
the promoters. after careful co, sidcration. to
begin the enterprise upon them principally.
hese considerations lead them to the con-
viction that they can turn out, ut current
rlrrs. All article superior to al!y nSw Ga tn
market. They hope to add corn, beans, stray
berries, apples, peaches. etc as they progress.
The Company has secured a complete can
making and processing plant. which will be OF
the ground IN few days.
The amount of capital already subscribed is
$500. S. per share is called on all shares
now issued, the balance payable l.t April
1883.
1t is hoped the enterprise will receiv,
sufficient support to increase the capital tc
5000; towards this end all we'll Sisner. are
asked to assist.
Application for shares to be made to
ca. BLACKJACK, Sec. pro ten.
RUGBY, TENN.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
Ex-Treasurer Polk has been liber-
ated from gaol upon II $4,000 bail.

In the death of Governor Stephens
of Georgia, that State loses another
of its eminent men, and the country
one who has made some figure in
history, Stephens having been-al-
though he held out to the last for the
Union-Vice- President of the Con-
federacy. He was no blind party man
but one who went fearleSsly where
ever he deemed he saw light, and
and among all political sections his
honesty and great influence Was felt
and appreciated.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10

he number of males of twenty
one years Of age and upwards IN Ten
neSsee who cannot write is los, $40.
The total population who cannot
read, ten years of age or over is
394,355. When we look for the
number Of those, ten years of age
or over, who cannot write. We ind
4I0,722 in all.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
FENTRESS COUNTY.

The county town Of Fentress County, is
jamestown, and the various Courts are held as
follows -
CHANCtRY CouRr.-T1on. D. K. Young
Chancellor. Meets first Monday alter the fourth
Mondoy in March, July and November s.
V. Bowden, Clerk and Master.
CIRCUIT CoUnr-Hon. d. X. Young, Judge
j. M. D. Mitchell, Attorney General Meets
first Monday after the fourth Monday in March
July and November. A. A. Goodins Clerk.
County CouRT.-Hon. James George, Judge
Meets the first Monday in each month. A. }
Mace, Clerk.
CouNrY OrrIcIAIs'--G. w. Conatser, Sheriff
o. 2. Cooper, Trustee; G. s. Kington, Regis
ter; ]. G. Phillips, County Surveyor; B. L.
Stephens, Superintendent or Public Schools
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SCOTT COUNTY.

The county town of Scott County is Huntsville,
and the various Courts are held as follows -
CH,NcERY CoURr.-Hon. d. X, Young,
Chancellor. Meets fourth Monday in March,
July and November. ]. j. Duncan, Clerk and
Master.
CIRCUIT CouRr Hon. D. X. Young, Judge
]. NJ. d. Mitchell, Attorney General. Meets
fourth Monday in March July and November
h. Hurtt, Clerk; j. J. Duncan, Deputy Clerk.
County CouHr-IIon j. g. Parker, Judge
Quarterly Court meets first Monday in January
April, July and October. Quorum Court meet.
first Monday in every month. Jno. Pemberton
Clerk; j. j. Duncan Deputy Clerk.
COUNTY OPPlcIAIs.-Beaty Cecil. Sheriff
e. NJ Sexton, Trustee; William Sharp. Regis
ter; Alvin Parker, County Surveyor; James II
Jefers, Superintendent Public Schools.
The Rugbeian and district reporter. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1882-1883, 1883-03-10
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
MORGAN COUNTY.

The county town OF Morgan County is
Wartburg. and the various Courts are held as
follows -
CHANcEM CouRT-Hon. ID. K. Young,
Chancellor ex.officio Meets first Monday in
March, July and November. Samuel II. Staples,
Clerk and Master.
ClncuIr CouRr.-Hon. D. K. Young, Judge
j. NJ. D. Mitchell. Attorney General. Meets
first Monday in March, July and November. j.
W. Scott Clerk,
County C0URr.-.M. Stevens, Chairman.
Quarterly Court meets iirst Monday in January
April July and October Quorum Court meets
first Monday in every month. N. F. Redman,
Clerk.
County OFFIcIAIs.-G. W. Green, Sheriff f;
John D. Kreise, Trustee John l.. Scott, Regis.
ter; Thomas Roberts, County Surveyor; j.
Staples, Superintendent Public Schools.
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ALLARDT !!
A New Anglo German Settlement !,
Ftntress County, East Tennessee,
Just opening.

Our Plat No. |. containing some ID, 900
acres. subdivided into lots Of 100 acres, is now
offered Tor sale at figures that will bring an
hundred acre farm within the reach Of almost
every home-seeker.
\ town site reservation convenient to the
t,rni US Of the projected Fentress Co. R.R.
will shortly be plated and lots offered at low
prices.
These lands are on the Cumberland Plateau
proper. are abundan.ly supplied with the best
If water and many varieties Of valuable
timber They are we'll adapted for general
farming. though stock and dairy farming, tn
cultivation OF root crops, fruits, silk, etc. will
he more largely remunerative.
For further particulars apply to
STEPHENS G GERNT,
PORT HURON. MICHIGAN
Successors to ALLARpT l. Co.