The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1884-03-26
TOT q FArlItr aud MeCN
Chatham Court.

| left Fayetteville Monday evening the
18th. That evening, when rcar Egypt,
the engine struck a rock weighing 4 or 5
hundred pounds, that had rolled down
the side OF a curved cut, which prevented
the engineer from seeing ii, and was
slightly disabled, causing a delay OF about
one hour, a long time on the &. +. & Y.
v r X.
| left the Gulf with Mr. Foushce The
next morning for Pittsboro. When about
two miles we heard something pop, and
we had not gone far when the buggy
body dropped the spring having brok
en-. | thought we would have TO 90
back, but Mr. T. soon fixed it by lashing
a leather strap around II, and we were
on our way again, reaching Pittsborc
about ~ m. At TIE old Ramsey hotel
"a new one pow), we found plenty of the
best eatables that Chatham could furnish.
aud those who have lived there know
that she is hard to beat, even if her o
nave the reputation Of being known u
their breath smelling of fried rabbit and
corn whiskey." | think..this is a SANDER,
though not intended, on the good people
of Chatham for certainly did not re-
cognize any one from that cause, and if
Tuesday OF cour week is not a good day
for Judging, | should hate to be there at
any other time. This being the first time
that | had visited old Pittsboro since I
years ago., 1t was a pleasure for me TO
meet so many of my old friends who had
been SO kind to me in my boyish days. |
had grown out of their knowledge, but as
soon as | made myself known from the
hearty shake of the hand, | felt that |
was welcomed. and again at home in my
''Old home. Nearly everybody in the
county was in Pittsboro Tuesday some
said they came to see the next Governor.
Capt. Octavius Coke was expected to
make a speech on the State Exposition,
but from sickness was detained at home.
Hon. John NJ. Moring and Rev. z. r.
Law addressed the large crowd in the in
terest OF the Exposition. [ expect Chat
ham viii take a front stand, as she does
in everything, and will be second to none
IN making her products known by exhibi-
ting them.
Judge A. A. McKoy, whom every one
admlrcs, was presiding at court, and
seemed to dispatch business rapidly.
| was glad to see 20 many Improvements
in the old town Several new residences,
and old ones ~remodeled. A new court
house, one of the hanGsomest in
the State; new Jail; 3 drug stores; car
rage and buggy mandatory; news
papers; both OF which | was glad to hear
are doing well.
Mr.. Frank Poe has returned from Texas.
and is now business manager of the
Home.
Capt. benson told me he had flourish
ing school of 80 pupils. | doubt if there
is a State in the Union but that has ono
was one of the Capts. old pupils. He in
vlted me around but for want OF time,
and for fear that unpleasant recOliections
of when he use to tell me-"HOid out
your hand, SIR, might arise, | did not
have the pleasure.
| asked several who seemed to be the
choice In Chatham for Governor and
Lieut-Iovernor, and my information was
that Gilmer and Steadman have the lead.
The same result was of my inquiry in
Cumberland.
Pittsboro is very nice place in dry
weather, but Raleigh can't hold her a
light as to mud, | don't think there is
another place in the State to equal it. 1t
raiued all day Wednesday, and all. who
were there brought the sign of red mud
away.
L found your paper to be very popular,
every one spoke in high praise of 1t and
its editor. Those that | solicited for
subscriptions, said they took their coun-
ty paper. which is right, and shows that
Messrs. London and Laws efforts are APP
preciated. CHAs. G. Med.