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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-09-27

...Goldsboro Bulletin Mr.. r. G.
Best, informs US that a few days age,
a man giving his name as R. A. Nun
roe. was found in the Walnut Creek
Church, very sick and that on Thurs
day he died. He seemed to be a
and he could give but little account
of himself. He was man apparen :
y about fifty years Of age, said he
had daughter in Ohio by the name
of Elizabeth, but Mr.. Best does not
recollect her other name. His mine
seemed to be somewhat deranged
whether from his low condition, when
found or no, Mr.. Best does not know
The neighbors did all they could for
him after he was found, and called
IN Doctor, and he was given a de.
cent burial.
The largest locomotive in the
world is now being built in the Sac
ramento car shops of the Central Pa.
cific Railroad. The engine will have
five pairs of driving wheels. The
weight of the engine will be 70 tons
Weight of tender, over rs tons;
equipped for the road, 1O5 tons. The
length of engine and tender will be
IS feet inches; driving wheel base,
IS feet Z inches diameter of cylinder
81 inches stroke 26 inches; water
capacity of tender, 5000 gallons,
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idea from German doctor, and in
turn recommended it to others. and
in every case, according to this gen,
tleman's statement. azure was ERECT,
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-09-27
TIME TABLE.

The 90 m train from WILLIAMSON
will arrive in Tarboro at 9O5 M, allow
ing passengers to connect with the 10 90
q m train on the W 4 w r R for Rocky
Mount.
The 90 p m train from Tarboro con-
meets with the Boats at WILLIAMSON for
Norfolk via E G & N Railroad and inter-
mediate points, also at GAINESVILLE with
the J & W Railroad for Washington and
all points below.
This table may be changed at any time
as necessity or circumstances may require.
JAS. H. PETTY, Gen. Sup't.
Tarboro, N. O., June LIST, 1883.
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w M11NaToN & WELDON R. R. Co., J
w OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT,
WILMINGTON, N. G. My. IA, 1SS J.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-09-27

GEABOARD & RALEIGH RAIL
~ ROAD co.
On and after this date, trans will run
on this Road by the following Schedule {:
November Goth, 1882.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
.rhe Swedish Mission.
The Boston Journal says:


Hon. John L. Stevens of Maine being about
to give up the Swedish Mission, Hon. w. w.
Thomas, Jr,, of Portland, is spoken of as his
successor. Mr.. Thomas has the advantage of
being thoroughly familiar with the language of
that people and of the country generally, hav-
ing served as Consul in Norway and Sweden
several years since.
We would add to the above that Mr..
Thomas is not only thoroughly familiar with
the language of the Swedes, but with their
laws, customs, habits and institutions. He
has received the special thanks of the King
of Sweden for his admirable translation of
Swedish work, "The Last Athenian;" and
has opened up the wilderness of our own
State with thriving colony of one thousand
Swedes, who followed him from Sweden to
Maine.
We hazard nothing in saying that there is
no man in Maine, and probably no man in
the United States, better equipped to repre-
sent our country at the Court of Sweden
than our fellow citizen, Hon. w. W. Thom-
as, Jr.
We believe this will be conceded by every
one who knows him, irrespective of party.
And. though we should be sorry to lose his
active presence from Maine, we feel that
President Arthur could do no more fitting
act. none which would be more appreciated
by the Swedes themselves, than to appoint
Mr.. Thomas, Minister to Sweden.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
MaUazina N0ficeS.

The current issue of The Continent gives
fresh evidence that this prosperous young
periodical is maintaining its position as an
important element in illustrated magazine
literature. The weekly numbers for tn
month, thus bound together, form hand
some magazine of 100 pages, with 70 illustra
tions of high grade. Among the leading
illustrated articles biography is represented
by Miss Blake's article ON the great Hunga-
rian artist, Munkacsy, and Mr. Cleyeland's
interesting personal sketch of the late Alex
ander II. Stephens; travel, by the By-ways
of Utah, and A Summer at Magog Lake; art
by Mrs. Poole's A Lesson from Japan. There
are short stories and articles by Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps, Joaquin Miller, Helen Camp
bell, Mary N. Prescott, and others; eleven
poems, of which three are beautifully illus
trated, by Elain Goodale, Geo. w. Bungay,
Mary A. Sawyer, and others; and interest
ing instalments of Rhoda Broughton's Be-
linda and Judge Tourgee's Hot Plowsharas,
which is now brought to a conclusion. The
variety and excellence of The Continents
bill of fare is well represented in this attrac-
tive issue. The art work of The Continent
deserves more than passing mention in
connection with the creditable showing it
makes in the illustration of these articles,
which are embellished with some of the best
magazine illustration that has been done.
The engraved portraits of Munkacsy and
Stephens are in the very best style of the
graver's art, and are from the hands Of Hen
ry Velten and John Filmer. Munkacsy's
wonderful skill as painter is represented
by numerous drawings and engrayings from
his most celebrated works, including full
page engraving Of Milton Debating Paradise
Lost to His Daughters, after the painting at
the Lenox Library, New York, probably one
of the finest originals by foreign artists in
the country, and subjects from Christ Before
PLATE, The Condemned and other paintings.
The Illustrations Of the Stephens article in
clude two new portraits of the Georgia states
man, and drawings depicting many interest
ing incidents in his career. The writer Of
this article, Rev. FL. w. Cleveland, of Allan
ia, is Mr.. Stephens's appointed biographer
and literary executor, and prepared the arti-
Gle especially for Judge Tourgee with Mr..
Stephens's consent. The concluding chap
ters Of Judge Tourgee's Hot Plowshares are
illustrated by A. B. Frost, whose figure
drawing is well known for Its fidelity and
strength. The announcement Of Hot Plow-
shares in book-form accompanies its conclu-
sion in The Continent. Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps's story, John True's Decoration Day,
is one Of her BEST and will awaken at this
memorial season much of the old spirit-not
of animosity against the foe, but Of tender
ness for the brave and suffering soldier
which Is one of the most valuable legacies of
the war. Altogether, this number of The
Continent marks an advance in the direction
toward which 1t has been steadily tending,
and establishes anewits claim to a place
among the best illustrated magazines.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
The Crowning of the Czar.

The ceremonies just brought to close at
Moscow in connection with the coronation
OF Alexander III. were on a scale of barbar-
ic splendor exceeding anything that has
been seen in recent times. An event of this
kind has an Importance to the Russians
which can hardly be understood by Ameri-
cans, who regard the Inauguration of Pres
ident as merely the elevation of one of their
number TO position of temporary authori-
ty. To the peasants who make up tue bulk
of the population the czar is divine per-
sonage, as well as the greatest of earthly
rulers. To them his office and his person
are both sacred, and the pageantry which
few of them see but the splendor of which
will come to all their ears, will seem not a
whit too magnificent for the greatest occa-
sion that it is possible for them to conceive.
The real magnitude of Russia is some-
thing vast and impressive, and it is no won
der that to the ignorant countryman it seems
almost illimitable. Our own is called great
country, and our orators are never tired of
telling how it has room for the oppressed of
all nations; but the territory of the United
States does not cover half SO much of the
earth's surface as Russia, while in the popu-
lation our 55,00e,O0o are sufficiently out
matched by the 100,00O,0O0, nearly, that live
upon Russian SOIL The czar rules over
more different races and tribes than even
the British queen in her double capacity of
queen and empress, and with all their lack
of Qualification, he Is he e
the mightiest powers on the globe.
The Nihilists murdered Alexander H.,
and may yet murder his successor. bu, they
are harmless set of assassins compared
with some who have preceded them, and the
assassins of old, unlike the nihilists, were
accustomed to follow their murders by
seizure of the throne. There has been one
car killed in the last Is years, but during
the preceding rs years Peter II. was put out
OF the way: Ivan ". was imprisoned in
1741, and assassinated in 1894; Peter III.
was assassinated in 1862, six months after
he had succeeded Elizabeth, whose entire
reign was accomplished while the rightful
heir was in confinement, and Paul, who as
cended the throne in 1896, was assassinated
in 1901. The execution of few dozen nihi-
lists has in these days of newspapers and
ocean cables attracted great attention, but
of the Strelitz, or the royal body guard, es-
tablished IN 1868 and abolished in 1704, Pet
er the Great alone tortured and put to death
over 1000, numbers of whom he beheaded
with his own hand. The atrocities of those
old days make the doings and even the fate
of the nihilists seem tame and common
place.
The ancient and wonderful city of Mos
COW has added one more to the great events
which crowd its history, and in spite of as
sassinations and threats of revolutions there
is no probability that it will be the last of its
kind. With all its barbarism, the growth of
Russia in the last century has been only less
astonishing than that of the United States.
and the succession of czars crowned at Mos
COW may yet reach further into the future
than the succession of Presidents inaugura-
ted at Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FROM THE OLD WORLD.

From The great London, tERg.) Times.
Among the many specifics introduced to the pub
lie for the cure of dyspepsia. Indigestion, derange
ments of various kinds, and as a general family
medicine, none have met with such genuine appre-
citation as Hop Bitters Introduced to this country
but comparatively short time since, to meet the
great demand for pure, safe and perfect family
medicine, they have increased In favor. until they
are, without question, the most popular and vaua-
BILE medicine known. Its worldwide renown is not
due to the advertising it has received 1t is famous
by of its Inherent virtues. 1t does all that
claimed for it. 1t discharges its curative powers
without any of the evil effects of other bitters or
medicine being perfectly safe and harmless for the
most frail woman, smallest child and weakest inya
lid to use. Few are the homes indeed where the
great discovery has not areadyibeen hailed as de-
liverer and welcomed as friend. 1t does what 9TH
ers affect to do. Composed of simple materials 1t
is marvel of delicate and successful combination.
Nothing is wanting. Every ingredient goes straight
to the mark at which it is aimed, and never falls.
Pleasant to the palate, agreeable to the stomach,
and thoroughly effective cure it has won for
itself the confidence of all.-19mes London Eng
land.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

KATzENBAcHHoF, GERMANY, Aug. 2S, 1881.
Hop Bitters Co;
Dear Sirs:-I have taken your most precious es-
sence Hop Bittersand can already, after SO short
time, assure you that feel much better than j
have felt for months.
have had, during the course of four years, three
times an inflammation of the kidneys The last in
Jan nary, 1850, was the worst; and took lot of
medicine 70 cure the same in consequence of which
my stomach got terribly weakened. l suffered from
enormous pains, had TO bear great torments when
taking nourishnent, had sleepless nights but none
OF the medicine of the least nse 70 me- Now, in
consequence of taking Hop Bitters these pains and
nconveniences have entirely left me. have good
nights rest, and am sufficiently strengthened for
work, while always had to lay down during the
day, and this almost every hour. shall think it
my duty to recommend the Bitters TO all who suffer-
for am sure cannot thank the Lord enoueh that
came across your preparation, and hope he will
maintain you long time to come for the welfare Of
suffering mankind. Yours very truly.
PAULINE HAUssLER Gebr Roelers Z
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

GENERAL BEAUREGARD does not take
much stock in the report that the negroes
are multiplying in the Southern States with
a rapidity which promises or threatens at no
very distant day to make them absolute mas
ters OF the political situation. He says that
his personal observation is the other way,
and that instead of increasing they are actu-
ally on the decline. The weight of evidence,
however, is against the gallant general on
this point, for the official statistics show that
the colored population is growing at great
rate every year. If the negroes are not edu-
Gated up to the responsibilities of their
changed circumstances, and made friends
instead of enemies, they will make things
unpleasant for their former masters sooner
or later.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

The statement that the Count of Cham
bord intends to make the son of Don Carlos
heir to his claims to the French throne is
put forth by European dispatches with as
much seriousness as if it was really mat
ter of some Importance, An entailed estate
consisting of castles in the air would be
cratieally inclined European circles young
dude claiming under the persistent pretend
er Don Carlos rights to Spanish royalty, and
under adoption by De Chambord to French
ditto, would certainly be entitled to put on
airs and any amount of frllls. He will have,
however, but little chance to secure any
large amount of that divinity which doth
hedge about king.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

There seems to be an urgent necessity for
some civil service reform of a particularly
aggressive and energetic character in the Of
fee of the New York City Comptroller. Not
long ago it was discovered in some acciden-
tai way that one of the clerks had been OBJ
tanning money to spend in dissipation by the
simple but effective process of re-issuing re-
deemed coupons and having them paid twice
over. The investigation which has been in
stituted to ascertain the extent of Mr.. Car
rolls appropriations are still going on, and
there seems to be no telling when it will be
over, but up to the present time the deficit
amounts to very nearly $4,000 There was
nothing small about Mr.. Carroll, but what
could his superiors have been doing during
the protracted period of his felonious activi-
typ
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

IL is said that the Mexican authorities are
thinking about negotiating new loan, to
the end that the entire national debt may be
refunded and consolidated. THIS would be
good thing to do; and if the Mexicans
mean business. 1t is to be hoped that instead
of going to London, as has been their practice
heretofore, when they have been in need of
ready money, they will supply their wants
in the American money market. There is
an abundance of capital in the United
States seeking profitable investment, and
Mexico would be able to negotiate loan
here on terms at least favorable as could be
obtained in London. Besides, neighbors
ought to be neighborly.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

70 The Hop Bitters Co.
Gentlemen:-Haying suffered for many years
from biliousness, accompanied with sickness and
dreadful headache being greatly fatigued with ov-
er work and long hours at busness), lest all ener
gy, strength and appetite. l was advised by a
friend in whom had seen such beneficial effects
to try Hop Bitters and few bottles have quite al
tered and restored me to better health than ever.
have also recommended it to other friends and am
pleased to add with the like result. Every claim
you make for it 1 can fully endorse, ard recommend
it as an Incompatible tonic.
Yours, faithfully, S.w. Ffrr.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

THE Cincinnati Enquirer is bent up dou-
BILE with mirth over the civil service bill
which it holds up to ridicule as bin for
keeping Republicans in Office and Demo-
Gratis out, no matter how many Democrats
may be President, and it quotes the % just
published rules, to prove that it speaks tru
L.,
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

New Work. treated herself to Democrat
ic Il gislature last year, and has s., ,400, 900
added to her taxes this year in consequence.
Democratic administrations are as expensive
as strawberry festivals in February, and are
to be patronized as sparingly.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

TIE Treasury Department has decided
that on July the new tariff rates will be-
come applicable to all imports, whether they
are On the high seas, or on the wharf, or in
the hold of vessels, or in warehouses, or in
countries. This is presumably good law.
and it is certainly good sense. 1t was the
intention of Congress to have duties paid ac-
cording to the new act after June 80, and it
makes not particle of difference where
merchandise on which payment is to be
made happens to be situated at the moment
in which June 80 merges into July /.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

Mr.. CoNKLNG, in denying that he made
auy speech at all at the Saturday Night club
as reported, states that he and the President
are on the bes, of terms, and that because
he has not made a parade of their friend
ship he has been the subject of absurd and
outrageous Justification by some of the pa
mars
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

THE Pennsylvania Legislature has reject.
ed prohibition this year, and the Philadel
phia Record predicts that the question will
be the important issue in the next election
of a Legislature for that State.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

The aggregate expression of the various
army reunions is thought to be gradually
crystalizing into the idea that the ablest
general of the war was Abraham Lincoln.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

SENATOR CAMERON viii not set his foot
upon his native heath again until late in the
fall, and if it turns out that European air
and scenes are doing him actual good, he
may not return for years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

Y. s. Consulate, MANCHESTER, ENG., Nov. s. 1882
Gentlemen;-Since writing 60 you OF the great
benent had derived from taking fiop Bitters = /
gave a friend BOTTLE who had been suffering much
from dyspepsia and sluggish liver, and the change
was marvellous; he appeared another being atogeth-
er lie had tried several other remedies without
any benefit l could name over a dozen other mi
raculous cures.
ARTHUR G. HALL, Consular Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
Fson, Ola IRELAND.

Hop Bitters Co DUBLIN, Nov. %. 1882.
Gentlemen You may be interested to learn that
one of the most eminent Judges ON the Irish bench
"a customer of mine) highly approves of your Hop
Bitters, having received great benefit from their
use. I. I. Holmes Chemist.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

THE New York custom house officials are
embarrassed by the riches which civil ser
vice has thrust upon them. There are six
vacancies to he filled, and 1877 applicants
have successfully passed the required exam
nation.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

THE Republican management of affairs
for nearly quarter Of century has told
splendidly on the prosperity of the country.
Under It's financial policy, the value of man
ufactures increased from 81, 800, ,00O, 600 in
1860 to So, 400, 900, 900 in 1870, and to $4,000
900, 900 in 1880, and during the same time
our exports and imports and the value Of
our agricultural products have also increased
enormously. These are facts that all the
agonizing appeal of big-mouthed orators
boiling over with loud words and earnest ap-
peal for votes for the Democratic party, can
not explain away or even belittle.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
From Rev j @. Roxcr n 4

From Rev J. 9. BoycE, NJ. A. Oct. 80, 1889
Dear Sts:--l have lately finished my first bottle
OF hop Bitters-" After having for many wears
suffered acstefs from rheumatic geut dnheritedD 1
reel SO much hettsr, and can walk so much more
freely, should like to continue the use of it, /
Write TO ask how many bottles YOU will let me have
Tor II, so that may always have some in stock.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

GLADSTONE is given to chopping, Sails
bury to tennis, Northcote to croquet, Fors-
ter to whist, and Churchill to chess. Not
marble nor base ball player in the lot.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

LONDON, ENG, Sept l, 1882.
Shop Bitters." Have been suffering a ieng Time
with severe pain in the left side and across the
loins, and having tred number of so-called rem,
edies without any benefit, am glad to acknowledge
the great relief have obtained from your medi-
sAle' CHARLES WATSON.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 80.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer in
all cases indspensable not necessarily for publica
ton but as 4 guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
muEications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
From Portugal and Spain.

Gentlemen;-Though not in the habit of praisipg
patent medicines, which tor the most part are not
only useless but injurious, have constantly used
Hop Btters for the past four years. In cases Of nd
gesoD, dbity, feebleness of constitution and in all
diseases caused by poor or bad ventilation want Of
air and exercise, oyerwork and want OF appetite.
with the most perfect success.
am the first who introduced your Hop Bitters in
Portugal and spain, where they are now used yery
extensively. Yours very truly,
BARON DEFoNTE BELLA
Frofession de ehemie ct de Pharmac.e Coimbra
university, Coimbra, Portugal.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
ALExANpRIA PALACE.

IlV-NUV-N1 IlNtfs, ApTII 10 I0o2
nnd Hop Bitters most wonderful medical com
bination, healthful blood purifying and strength
en;ng. can, from analysis as wei as from medi.
cal knowledge, highly recommend them as a val
liable family medicine
BARBARA WALLACE GorHARD, Supt.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
COLCHESTER. ENo Aur. ~ 1880

COLCHESTER, Eng. Aug. 49, 1882.
Gentemen;-l was troubled with very bad form
Of indigestion for long tine and tried many things
IA vain entil got some Hop Bitterss and on taxi
ng was quite cured, and remain so till this time
IL IS now three months ago since was bad.
f. BELL
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

THE Cleveland Leader believes that some
OF the politicians are going to be esurprised
within year to find how great the popular
ity and political power of the man from
N aine still is
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

THE postofice department expects s3,-
100000 surplus this year, but looks for none
after the two cent stamp takes effect.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29
A Few Unsolicited Eetters From Thous-
nmds Received.

Feb. 3, 1882.
| have tried experiments ON myself and others
with Hop Bitters, and can easily recommend them
as pleasant and etfieacious medicine. l have
found them specially useful in of congestion of
the ktdtegs, as well as in bilious deraagements
REV. j. MINER, NJ A.
Rector TO the Duke Of Ednburg.
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

BEWARE! of the vile, poisonous whiskey
bitters with the word "Hop'' in their name,
sold in violation of the U. S. Law, by evil
doers on the credit of Hop Bitters-the best
of medicines, which have green cluster Of
hops on the white label, and sold by all
druggists and the Hop Bitlers Mfg. &c.
Rochester, N. Y.
may29 TpT&e1w
The Portland daily press., 1883-05-29

TAMMANY HALL means Ben. Butler for
1884, and please to remember it's the
way one New York writer states the case.