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The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31
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MARSHAL. NEY IN AMERICA.
Did He Escape Death and Teach school Il
North CBrOIina7

North CRrOIina9
In the year 1922 there came to Davie
county says North Carolina correspondent,
man calling himself Peter Stewart Ney,
who possessed fine military bearing had
education as to enable him to open and ca1y
on a school for boys during space of over
twenty years.
He spoke French well, English brokenly,
was accomplished and skilled in the use of
the sword and all warlike weapons, and his
ability as teacher has rarely been equalled
in these parts. He commanded the respect and
gained the love of his pupils to an eminent
degree. A long list of men noted as jurists
and scholars, as soldiers and statesmen,
could be given who were taught by this
man, in whose life and manners there was
enough mystery to justify many reports.
He lived in close intercourse with the PEG.
pie in the neighborhood of Mocksville for
twenty-five years; only once when sober and
cool did he claim to be other than he appear
ed; on this occasion, overcome by the kind
ness of Mr.. Houston, with whom he then
deep distress on the accession of Louis Phil
ippe to the throne of France in 1880, he CON
tessed that he was in truth what many firmly
Delieved-that eminent parsonage, Marshal
Ney. lie gave as reason for his coming to
the back woods of North Carolina that if he
stayed near city he might have been recog-
nized and assassnated, besides bringing ruin
on his friends in France, who had risked so
much in assisting him to escape. 1t was cur
rently reported that after the overflow of
Napoleon, Ney, who was supposed to have
been shot for treason on Dec. z, 1915, really
only feigned death, and was saved by
the collision of his soldiers, who had been
detailed to shoot him; that they fired blank
cartridges, and afterward assisted him to
escape to America, whele he arrived in Jan
uary, 1916.
Many statements, traditions and written
evidences might be brought forward to prove
the identity of these two persons, as well as
the fact that while intoxicated he frequently
declared himself to be NapOleon's Marshal.
He also had miniatures of Napoleon and of
his son, the Duke of Reichstadt.- His cor
respondence was chiefly carried on through
the French Consul at Norfolk. Peter Stew
art Ney came to America in January, 1916,
and died at the house of Mr.. Osborne Ford
in the latter paltOf 1916. He was buried in
Third Greek churhhyard, in Rowan county,
and neat stone placed over his grave.
rS@Wronp in the Cfpnaip,,- n oool, 6ob+
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31
BILL NYE AND THE ENGRAvERs.

No man knows how much the human
heart can endure and yet not burst until he
has seen his portrait published few times.
Then lie realizes the wealth of woe that one
soul may wrestle with, and yet not become
unhinged and loosed from its frail tenement
of clay. Men go on, year after year, gaining
the esteem of their felow-men by an upright
course, only to lose it all by forgetting
themselves at an unfortunate and weak
moment, and permitting their portraits to be
published and their shame proclaimed upon
the housetops.
Some years ago an alleged engraving was
made from one of my photographs, but the
proof was sent to me in time, SO that could
by telegraph prevent its publication.
In that portrait the wood-engraver had
taken the liberty to tamper with the face,
and put in little improvements here and
there according to his own ideas of beauty.
Among the rest, | remember that he had
unscrewed the lower jaw and let it down
about an inch, so that the face had the
expression of vacant lot in the early
spring.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

Philip Combs ~ Co., would respectfully
announce to their friends and the public
generally that they will be sat hoIne' to
receive at their Coal Yard S. E. Cor. of
Eleventh and Church streets, on Wednesday
June Attn.
Husbands bring your wives-brothers
bring your sisters-(N. b. If you have no
sister bring another feller's sister,. Come
and see what a splendid lot of Coal we have,
from twenty-five different Galleries, 1--WE can
substantate what we say). Come and
inspect our nice Hickory, Oak and Pine
wood; come AMI examine our machinery for
preparing it, for stove, office and family use,
come and look at our Sand, Lime, Cement,
Calcined Plaster, Marble Dust, &C., &c.
The Fourth & Eleventh Street Car stops
at our office. We will do all in our power to
make your visit pleasant and profitable.
Remember, Eleventh & Church streets
Near Eleventh Street Bridge.
PHILIP COMBS,
A. j. WooDMAN.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

He made portrait that wasn't so terrific
if he hadn't thrown in an intellectual waste
of Adams apple that would inspire a giraffe
with awe.
He fooled along with the engraving until
time to go to press, handed it in with his
resignation got copy of the paper so as to
be sure that he had done his horrible work
well, and then went to the interior of Africa
to make q home.
For a long time after the paper was pub
lished my wife would not recognize me on
the street, aud the children were bathed in
tears. | suffered great deal mentally, but
resolved to live it down, and TO aid me in
this great undertaking a friend offered to
publish fine, lifc-like engraving, that
would be certified to as accurate, and all the
former ones denounced as base infringe
ments
agreed to it, and he went at it,
After good deal of delay he sent me a
proof which bore a striking resemblance to
me. admitted to him that it favored me,
and we decided to let it go forth with my
name attached to it.
Gaily the press went on with its low rum
BILE and grumble, grinding out its thousands
of copies of damp papers, heralding to the
English-speaking world that the subscriber
wore his brains open to the inclement
weather, and pulled his scalp down over his
eye to be facetious.
The first copy Of the paper was a good
one, and the portrait doomed up like the
Turkish towel moustache of the young man
but the next revolution of the press dis.
turbed an EN- quad or loose canard 0,
something about the makeup of the paper
and in the onward march of the machine
the whole top of my head was removed and
piled up over the off-eye like study il
olive green or navy-blue after an election
fight.
Still we are getting a better class 20
engravers than we had five years ago. II
seemed pretty hard to kill off the bad ones
but am willing to make most any sacrifice
for the advancement of art. BILL NYE
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

and dining hall is that which is best known
as Reynolds Malta HousI. You can get
anything you order there at reasonable prices
and at a moments notice. The regular meal
rates of the Malta are 80 cents, but when
checks are bought in quantities(in advanced
the cost is reduced to twenty-five cents
The dining room is model of ueatness d
cleanliness, and with attentive walters and
pleasant service the Malta House merits the
large patronage it is receiving. King and
Water streets i'll lead you to the proper
locality. The Malta House is open on Sun
days, for meals only. 4-19-S4 tt
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

Christtield and Best 5l5 Market Street, are
now displaying a fine stock of Gents Fur
nishing goods of every description and best
quality. Earle and Wilson'S Collars and
Cuffs. Ties and cravats from Rufus Water
house, Broadway N. Y. Agents for the
Troy Laundry. 4-26-S4 3m.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

John Cullen Bryant, of the Malta House,
has the finest, largest, cheapest stock OF
Bibles, Albums, Dictionaries and other stand
ard books in the market. Mr.. Bryant
buys and sells his own books and can give
better bargains than those who employ
agents. Orders left at The WILMINGTON
IAN office or Malta House, will receive
prompt attention. ~ If
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

Mr. Booth, the founder Of the Blue Ribbon
Army, is at present in Australia, working in
cooperation with Mr.. Glover. So far, says
the Melbourne Argus, they have induced
26, 773 persons to don the blue badge, and
10, IA to take the pledge.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

You pull any mans lower jaw loose and
lay it on his heaving breast, and then turn
his eyes up toward the star-studded sky, and
he seems to lack force of character, some
how.
So wired the house to "kill' that por-
trait, and bury it with the eRgrayer when
the yiolets bloomed,
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31


He sends Tor doctor, makes fuss,
Wants q nuss;
Goodies himself, and makes it wuss.
CURES FOR TooTHACHE.
DR.. Duckworth say he was called to
treat case of severe toothache, and tried
various remedies without benefit He then re-
membered having read that the pain might
be relieved by holding in the mouth solu-
ton OF bicarbonate of soda. He at once
gave the patient half drachm in an ounce
of water, and complete relief was secured.
Another cure. If any one suffer from
toothache, they may experience relief by sat
urating small bit of clean cotton Or wool
with strong solution of ammonia, and
applying il Immediately to the affected
tooth.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31
OUR CBARADE COLUMN


COMPOSED OF FIFTEEN LETTERS.
My i4th, 9th 18th, 18th aud It'll, string instru-
ment
q eth, 9Th, LIST, 3rd Srl and 9th, river.
" 18th, 18th, It'll and 9Th, bane Of sucety.
Il 9th, 10th, Isl, 18th, 18TH and Sth, a name.
10Th, 2nd, 18th and 9TH, lake.
My whole is the name of a brilliant member of the
present Congress. f. \. O.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

liable to from dan.pness, who will never
reflect that an occasional exposure of their
own bodies To the sunlight is equally neces-
sary to their own health. The sun baths
cost nothing, and that is misfortune, for
people arc still deluded with the idea that
those things only can be good or useful
which cost money. Let it not he forgotten
three of Gods most beneficial gifts to man
three things the most necessary to good
healtll-sunlight, fresh air and water, are
free TO all; you can have them in abundance,
without money and without price, if you
will. If you would enjoy good health, then
see to it that you are supplied with pure air
TO breathe all the time; that you battle for
an hour or so in the sunlight; and that you
quelch your christ with no other fluid than
water,
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

Concerning the treatment of this disease
an eminent physician says that he does not
fail in eifecting a cure more than once in a
hundred cases by giving the patient warm
Lemonade with gum arabic dissolved i'll it. A
cloth wrung out Of hot water and laid upon
the stomach should be renewed as rapidly as
it becomes cool To this simple treatment
the most obstinate cases seldom fail to sue
cumh.
REMEDY FOR WOUND BY RUSTY NAIL.
If wound made by rusty nail be
held twenty minutes over the smoke from
burning wool or wooden cloth the pain will
be relieved and the worst case of inflamma-
ton Ollayed. This is simple and worthy OF
a trial in these frequent cases, which often
result fatally.
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

Sun baths cost nothing and are the most
refreshing, life-giying baths that one can
take, whether sick or well. Every house
keeper knows the necessity OF giving her
woOlens the benefit Of the sun from time to
time, and especially, after long rainy sea
son, or long absefce of the sun. Many
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-05-31

engravers than we had five years ago 1t
seemed pretty hard to kill off the bad ones,
but am willing to make most any sacrifice
for the advancement of art. BILL NYE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12

Why I am interested so much a ort
t picnica, &c. Ifthey' are deter
mined to speak, Jet them speak to
more intel'isenr animals. If We do
not give you as much attention, we
can beat the mule cheering.
!. 2, Crops still look encouraging. The
harvest is nearly ended-whereof we
are glad. Cotton is looking well, in
spite of the ol weather which has
prevailed for the last few days. DR..
r.. F. strother Of Batesburg has un-
doubtedly the finest cotton OF the
sesason, although he is not an Edge
field nan, but yet we claim him.
: Our friend, Capt. Jack Bates, can
positively stump any man in Carolina
raising German Carp. He has four
good, well constructed ponds, and all
we'll stocked. He certainly under
stands the business thoroughly, and
has given it great deal of thought.
= LEO.
Batesburg, S. G., Juae 5, 1884.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12

m
III SOUTH CAROLINA PENI-
TENTIARY BOOT and SHOE FAC
TORY has now been in successful ope-
ration three years, and in that time has
secured an enviable reputation for the
Makeup and Quality of its goods. Deal
ers throughout the country who were
preiudi, cd in favor of other makes, are
now only too gld to replace their old
stncks with the products Of this Factory,
and orders are daily received from all
sections of the State, and numberless in
quiries for "sample lines" from which
to select an order. The reputation of
these goods for durability" stands un-
rivalled. One dealer writes: II shall
never sell any but Penitentiary Shoes (;
there is more money in them than in
anything that 1 have ever handled"
Another says: 1.-THE case of stitch
downs shipped me on Tuesday have
gono like hot cakes;" send me two
more cases."
Another, buying his first bill, writes:
Goods received, open up splendidly,
am confident of big rum on Them"
These are but few of The many letters
being constantly received. Ask your
country merchant for SOUTH CAROLINA
Penitentiary Shoes. Take those of NO
OTHER Peniteniiary. ALL of our goods
are stamped on the bottom: A. G. DIB-
ERT, Columbia, s. G..
Salesrooms: 260 King ST., Charleston,
s. c.; ZIG Broad ST., Augusta, G.; and
Columbia, $. g.
Juno 3, 1883.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
N0man's Work for Woman"

Dear Bro. IEcJer:: That prejudice
against females speaking in public
that has existed from the olden time,
still exists to a greater or less extent.
And in our quiet section of country
it had c revival not long since. A
brother Of different denomination
in certain town saw fit to put forth
his hand and touch GOOD work that
had been begun by lecture from a
lady, and did more harm probably
than he intended. And as a matter
of course, secured a following. He
was fighting aggression in the interest
of rig BIT and reform. Our immediate
community sympathized with him to
considerable extent. But Sister
Wightman came, and because it was
thought best, she was insisted upon
to occupy the altar as speaker before
mixed audience at eleven o'clock
on Sunday. Very reluctantly she
did so, and talked beautifully and
plainly on her favorite theme, and
woman's work for woman" received
f esh impetus. The ladies were
charmed, pleased and greatly bene.
flied. The men, the stronger maanded
sex listened with patience, and acre
edifeR: and doubtless all felt ashamed
that uoman knew 80 much more
about missions, the We1testaUork of our
day, than they did. And ell agreed
that it was good talk-just what
we needed. But some who have no
regard for what Paul says about the
performance Of duty and abstinence
from sin, quote him vigorously and
with great deal of feeling mixed
with holy horror, saying, :" Paul says
women must not speak in public,
etc. I wish she could come again
and stay longer and talk more to men
and women. w P. MEADoRs,
en- Christian Advocate.
Cokcsbuyy. Mov l3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
A Sketch Of the Presidential Candi-
Ae dates Career.

James Gillespie Blaine, the Repub-
lican candidate for President OF the
United States, was born in Washing
ton County, Pennsylvania, in 1880.
and was graduated from Washington
College at the age of II. After
graduating he taught school for
time in Pennsylvania and Kentucky,
wrote for the press and studied law.
In 1858 Mr.. Blaine went to Maine
where he edited the Portland Adver.
tiser and Kennebec Journal. From
1858 to 1862 be was a member of the
State Legislature, serving for two
years as Speaker of the House. AL
most from the day that he assumed
charge of the Kennebec Journal he
had great influence in the politics
and policy of Maine. At 25 years
Of age be was leading power in the
councils of the Republican party.
and before he was 90 he was chosen
chairman Of the State Executive Com.
mittee, a position which he has held
ever since.
In 1862 Mr.. Blaine was elected to
Congress and was re elected, from,
term to term, until 1870 when he
was appointed Senator to fill vacaL.
cy. Mr.. Blaine always commanded
the attention of the House, and for
three terms was the Speaker. 1t has
been said that no man since Clay's
time presided with so absolute a
knowledge of the rules of the House.
In the Senate he took prominent
part in debate, and was recognized
a. a leader, but his career there was
cut short by his appointment as Sec
retary of State, under President Gar
field.
As Secretary Of State Mr.. Blaine
was vigorous and bold. but far from
discreet. The ia no knowing what
trouble would have ensued had ne
remained in Office Thoughtful men
breathed more freely when his resigna-
tion was accepted by President Arthnr
and he was succeeded by Mr.. Ere
iingnuysen, who treats the country to
10 surprises and has no taste for
political pVrotechnice.
Mr.. Blaine is warm hearted, gen
erous man, with pleasant manners, and
the happy faculty Of making friends
wherever he goes His followers are
brimfull Of enthusiasm and have i'm
plcit confidence in their leader
Mans nx1 (1,lT2fj..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
The Free Bridge at ChappeIlS.

There now seems to bel no longer any
doubt on the subject Of re building
and continuing the town Of Chap
pel!s, at the old spot. TO judge from
the fabulous prices paid for town lots
at the recent sale, one must inevlta-
bly, conclude that the people are en-
Enthusiastically in earneet. In the
meantime the subject of free bridge
ACROSS the Saluda at that point, there,
by bringing large portion Of dge'
field near to their market, is being
pressed and agitated with the same
earnestnes5, which means success for
the undertaking. Mr.. Smith, the
owner of the ferry, has already made
it free ferry, and offers to give the
ferry if bridge can be built. The
ferry is worth about 81 900. A COM
mittee was before the County Com.
nissloners of this county laat Tues
day, asking aid from the county. A
similar committee visited the County
Commissioners o. Eogefe!d. About
all the County Commissioners can do,
is to recommend the Legislature to
pass an act, giving them power to ap'
ropriate certain sum out OF the
surplus they may have in the treas
ury, after paying the expenses OF the
current years. 1t is now supposed
that they will have sufficient amount
of surplus funds to aid right hand,
somely in both the building of the
bridge at Chappell's and the one at
Bouknight's. We hope the County
Commissioners of Edge6eld will look
favorably upon these Tree bridge pro
iecto, for their construction will be OF
very great benefit to large portion
Of Edgefeld county. The eitizel eli @! on
both sides of the river at Chappell' 8
will aid largely in the building of tie
bridge at that point'by private su b.
ecriptions. We wish the undertaking
abundant success. We want to see a
large and thriving town grow up at
Chappell's. 1t is a good business cen
tire, having large and rich surround
ing country from which to draw
MlaObe4y Ncacs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
&a}a9f2a8gs,
Fer Senator.

At the request of friends, ] have con-
sentsd to be candidate for reelection
to the State Senate. and I do here by
pledge myself To abide the result of the
primary election. and to support the
nominees Of the Democratic party.
May 8. JAMES CALLISON.
The friends and supporters Of the Hon.
w. J. TALBERT, pointing with pride
to his record during his four years SER
vice in the Lower House, believing him
to be truly "a peoples man, bold and
fearless defender Of their rights, an
nounce him as a candidate for seatin
the Senate at the ensuing election, end
pledge him to abide by the result Of the
Democratic nomination.
Apr. 8. NINTH REaIMEHT.
The friends OF DR.. w. b. THINNER
MAN hereby announce him as candi-
date for Senator from Edgefield County
at the next election. subject TO thenomi-
nation of the Democratic party.
April 2, '84.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
Evidently Anxious TO See Them.

And to feed them and to pet them
In the light OF many chats We have
had lately, not only with gentlemen,
but also with ladies, of almost all
sections of our county--and OF many
l.tters and communications we have
received-we have changed our mnd
in regard to the late Fruit Hill Reso-
lutions restricting the political can
rvass to four or six set meetings
These Resolutions passed easily; but
still i is clear to our minds that our
people, to the contrary notwithstand-
sing, are anxious to see the candidates
early and often-.to see them-to feed
them-to pet them. We do not think
we are mistaken. So, gentlemen oi
the race. course, hold up your heads
and wade in !"
Howdy, Howdy, How dye do, 49,
How'syour wife. and how are you?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
The London Times on Blaine.

LONDON, june In Q LEADING. ar,
ticle discussing the results OF the
Chicago. Convention the Times this
morning says -" Mr. Blaine's nomi
nation will be received with general
satisfaction. Not only has he been
the most popular candidate from TIE
outset, but he is'beyond all question
the most conspicuous and respected
politician in the ranks of the Repub'
lican party, which has done itself
honor by the nomination of so we'll
known and distinguished man. II
the Democrats could make up their
mind to definite and reasonable free
trade policy they would certainly Sc.
cure more sympathy On this side OF
the Atlantic than has hitherto been
accorded them. Meantime We must
congratulate the Republicans on the
choice of candidate go eminently
auited as Mr.. Blaine to represent and
uphold the dignity of the United
States"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-06-12
Roswell P. Flower, OF New York.

Congressman Shelley, Of Alabama,
thinks Res we'll 2. Flower is the man
whom the Democrats ought to nomi-
nate for the Presidency. He believes
that Mr.. Flower could unite the
Democratic factions in the State OF
New York and achieve success in
that State, which is necessary to the
election OF Democratic President.
He says that Mr.. Flowers instincts
a,e good, and that his character
would commend him to the support
OF the business interests of the coun-
try generally General Shelley thinks
Flower would receive a cordial sup
port in the Southern States, as well
as in New York and New England.
Gen. Shelley is oppose to tariff agi
tottnp