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Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-07-24
THE NOBILITY OF NAruRia

True worth isin being, not seeming;
In doing each day tn. goes by
Some little good thing-not in drcamiEI
OF great things do by and by;
For whatever men say in their blindneN,
And spite of the faneies of youth,
There's nothing so kindly as kindness,
And nothing so royal as truth.
We get back cur mete as we measure;
We canDot do wrong and feel right,
Nor can we give pain and feel pleasure,
For Justice avenges each slight;
The air for the wing of a sparrow,
The bush for the robin or wren,
But always the path that is narrow
And straight for the children of men.
Tis not in the pS yes Of story
The heart of its ills to beguile,
Though he who makes courtship to glory
Gives all that he hath for smile;
For when from her heights he has won he,
Alas! it is only - prove
There's nothing so loyal as honor,
And notaing SO royal as lovel
We cannot make bargains for blisses.
Nor catch them like fishes in nets;
And some times the thing our lite missefl
Helps more than the thing which it ge1S
For good lieth rJt in pursuing
Nor gaining Of great or of SMALL
But just in the doing, and doing
As ne would be done by. is all.
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Ros SOILS.


Paracelsus says that the herb called Ros
Soils is at noon, and under a burning sun,
dlled with dew, while the other herbs around
t are dry.-BdcoH
Thou lowly herbl
The lesson thou canst teach, my heart would
learnt
For the road is hot
The centre of my being dry spot.
hurry and burn,
Till by the way-side here thee discern,
Where thou dost hold and gather to thy
hreast
One cold sweet drop,
While / am SO opprest.
Low Upon my knees pause
To watch thee nourishing the dew that fell
In one still hour when heaven blest earth
With her cool kiss.
In that hour of bliss
Behold a sacred birthl
What voice could tell,
As whispers this cool drop,
The bodys mystery,
The spirits propl
Ye who have gladness known, wasit toy
Broken with years and cast awayl
Or does it live, GOODNESS in the heat,
A resting place for other weary feet1
is it song for those who cannot sing,
Turning as this flower has done,
Even in the burning sun,
The sadness of remembered joy
Iuto grace no living joy can bring7
Annie Fields, in Hdrper's
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-07-24
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(Al,cays in Aduonce.)
W c. SMITH. charlotte, NC

Edward Everett Hale's new magazine,
Lend A Hama, prints an article on the
domestic fly, in which it is estimated that
a healthy fly in five weeks bears pro-
geny of 200. Using these figures as a
guide the Boston Transcript, presumably
for the benefit of its bald headed readers,
argues that before the fall sets in 8, 100, :
900, 900 flies will begin their careers of
activity in this country. Human exist
ence is inclusive of number of solemnly
interesting sets of statistics. Any gen
tleman who feels inclined to dispute the
correctness of the transcripts statement
of course is at liberty to make his own
count.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-07-24

An elaborate table, just compiled for
Lloyd's Register, shows that last year
there were built in the nations of tie
world COZ vessels Of over 100 tons each,
and 3s2 of these ships were built in the
United Kingdom and slxty-eight in the
colonies.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-07-24

The flats in Paris at present unoccu-
pied would accommodate 100000 people.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-07-24
THE
Charlotte Messenger
Is PUBLISHED
Every Saturday,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
In the Interests of the Colored People
of the Country.

Able and well-known writers will contrib
ute to its columns from different parts of the
country, anS Y will contain the latest Gen
eral Newsof the day.
The MESSENGER is a first-class newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in its col
umn s 1t is not sectarian or partisan, but
independent-dealing fairly by all. 1t re-
serves the righ ito criticise the shortcomings
of all public officials-commending the
worthy, and recommending for election such
men as in its opinion are best suited to serve
the interests of the people.
1t is intended to supply the long felt need
of a newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the inter. SITS of the Negro-American
especially in the Piedmont section of the
Carolinas
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-07-24

Paracelsus says that the herb called Ros
Soils is at noon, and under a burning sun,
Hlled with dew, while the other herbs around
t are dry.--BGcon
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13
Death.

Mr.. Norvell w. Haines, died of con-
sumption at his residence in this city, on
Wednesday night of last week, aged fifty
two. He had been a resident of StauntoD
for eight years and during that time had
won to HIM the esteem of all who came
in contact with him. Quiet and unoBtru-
siye. a thorough gentleman under all Cir
cumstances. as honest and straightfor
ward as Il man could be, Mr.. Haines was
one of the bcst citizens Staunton has ever
had and his death is sincerely regretted
The deceased leaves wife and three chill
dren whose loss none but those who have
known what it is to be deprived OF ten
der. loving husband and father can appre-
ciate He was brother of Messrs. g. E.
and r.. O. Haines, of Stannton, and of
Mr. Geo. II. Haines, of Winchester. The
funeral took place from the Episcopal
Church on. Friday. Rev. Mr.. Hullihen.
conducting the services.
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THE GRANDEST YET SEEN.

AN ENORMOUSLY LARGE ENTERTAINMENT BY
BARNUM.
The mere mention of the approach OF P. T.
Barnum's great shows is enough to cause every
childs heart to beat faster. 1t is like spring
flowers to girlhood; in fact, all classes, rich
and poor, old and young, are more or less in
terested in this event, for there is pleasure. a
joy. surprise, wonder. amusement, laughter,
and instruction to be found within its truly
enormous tents that can be found nowhere
else, and the entertainment furnished this year
is of SO royalty magnificent kind that it has
been compared to s'reyel in Wonderland by
the press and public. The naming of only a
few of the marvellous features of the United
Barnum and London Shows is like reading of
aladdin and the wonderful lamp" First,
there are the performances by triple circus
in three big rings; then there are the special
acts on huge elevated stage; then the many
marvellous feats of the aerialists, as censionists,
trapezists, etc., and then folloW the thrilling
and glorious contests Of the great Roman hip-
podrome, with two and four horse chariot
races, elephant, csmel. monkey-jockey fiat.
on track forty feet wide and nearly half a
mile around; then the mammoth museum,
with it's living wonders and curiosities then
the reproduction of the monster Jumbo. the
big ivory-boned skeletons Alice, Jumbo's
widow; the great International Congress of
Giants the troupe of Arabs, the Miranda band
then the two double menageries; then the 800
tons of performing elephants, and the IL little
fellows doing all kinds of odd tricks; then the
world of natural history confined in cages, be-
sides birde. beaste, and huge serpents then the
big tents, and the myriad of features, such as
dwarfs fat people, skeletons, etc. AS show.
this III the greatest the mind of men ever gave
birth to, and when exhibited In the city of New
York attracted the enormous number of 100000
visitors; creating in Philadelphia a most pro-
foud sensation, and everywhere else the same.
# has been visited by judges, lawyers, clergy
men, and the leading men of the army, navy
and the nation, and highly endorsed by all and
every one. 1t is certainly most wonderful
affair." and well deserves its titles of the great
est earth while the admission price is the
same as to ordinary show-being only fifty
cents These monster nine shows combined
viii be here on Saturday. the 18th. Two per-
formances will be given. at and P. M, ana
the parade takes place in the streets at O'CLOCK
in the morning. AS the shows will positively
visit Europe in the fall, this is the last chance
of seeing them.
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DIED.

Near steel's Tavern. Augusta county. on
Monday, May 10TH 1886, Mrs. Polly Hart, widow
of the late Jacob Hart, at the advanced age of
81 years. She had been for many years MEM
Der of Mt Carmel (Presbyterian) church.
On Monday morning last, at 2 O'Clock. on the
Cow Pasture river. Highland county, Mary
Jane, wife of Albert Jackson. Her illness ex-
tended over many months and involved much
suffering, but she passed quietly and calmly
away on the morning Of the 10th. Deceased
had been member OF the Colored NJ, r..
Church for several wears, and died trusting in
Jesus, her Redeemer,
Mrs Jane Eliza, wife of Rob.. j. SHELTON died
very suddenly yesterday morning. She i4,nl
been feeling unwai1 for some little time, hut
nothing serious was apprehended until tta
fatal hour came. She was a loving wife and
mother and consistent, upright christian.
Much sympathy is felt for her bereaved has
band who was in Washington, and The nile
children now motherless.
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MARRIED..

At the home of the bride, on Long Meadows,
on the 18th of April. by Rev. A. M. Cackley,
Mr.. q. M. Grove and Miss Ida b. coiner, daugh-
ter of Mr.. David Coiner.
At the residence of the brides parents, near
Mt. Sidney. April 29th. 1856, by Rev. 9. p.
Dyche, Mr.. James It. Quick and Miss Alberta
Richie, both of Augusta county.
At Red Cloud, Webster county, Nebraska,
April 22d, 1886. by Rev. G. O. Yeiser. Mr.. G. W.
Harper, formerly of Missouri, and Miss Annie
F. Whtmore third daughter of Mr.. j. NJ. Whit
more. formerly of Augusta county, Va, but
now of Nebraska.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

PROPERTY SALEs.-Last Saturday. e.
M. Gushing & Son, Auctioneers, sold for
Capt. Geo. M. Cochran, Jr., trustee,
''Sunnyside" farm, near Hebron Church,
to DR.. James F. Tate at $4,000 per acre.
The farm contains one hundred and
eighty four acres.
The same auctioneers sold Tuesday fol
VIM. A. Burnett, trustee. a house and lot
on Stewart street for 1,0l2. Dan'l Grim.
mems purchaser.
The newly-repaired residence at the cor,
ner of Frederick and Water streets, with
the lot. has been sold by Mrs. Margaret
Ehinger to DR.. FL. IL. Henkel. The
price paid was $3 500.
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Lexington Presbytery


We condense from the Dispatch the fol
lowing report of the proceedings of Pres
hytery, held iii Harrisonhurg last week:
Tee Rev. Geo. L. Brown accepted calls
from Bridgewater and Massanutton
Churches, and his pastoral relations with
Warm Springs and Greenwood churches
were dissolved.
The Home Missions Committee was EN-
powered TO make demands on the time of
ministers whose salaries are supple
mented by the Presbytery for the supply
OF our vacant fields. Aid extended to
churches will in all cases be conditioned
upon their agreement to the grouping into
pastoral charges ordered by the Presby-
terry. Pastors are requested to spend
some weeks every year in work among the
vacant churches and missionary fields.
The Committee of Home Missions has
power given it to arrange any new work
and settle cases arising before the next
regular meeting.
Mr.. Lee w. Irwin. of Lexington, was
taken under the care of the Presbytery as
a candidate for the ministry.
The Presbytery will hold an adjourned
meeting at Mcdowell church the Friday
before the third Sunday in June to ordain
and install Mr.. b. A. Pendieton as pastor
of that church.
The narrative Oh the state of religion
was Oh the whole encouraging.
TimberR Ridge church will be the place
Of the next stated meeting chosen because
the Presbytery was organized there one
hundred years ago the nd of September
| next. A committee was appointed to ar
range for services suitable to the CEN
tennial year.
The commissioners to the General AS
semhly at Augusta Ga. are Revs. j. A..
Preston 1.-THE Rev. F. J. Brooke, of his own
| motion. declining to go) and A. F. Laird,
With Elders J A. Waddell, of Staunton
and Frank Anderson, of Pendleton church.
principals; Revs. A. r. Cocks and W. NJ.
| McElwee, with Elders John 7. Byrd, of
Wiiliamsville. aud Maj. W. M. Tate, of
Hebron. alternateS.
The Rev. d. A. Penick presented a re-
port OH foreign missions, showing that
while fewer of our churches failed to con-
| tribute to this cause during the past year
| than ever before there was falling off of
| the amount raised in our bounds of
81 1888, the falling off being in the
amounts given by individuals. After
some discussion the Presbytery resolved to
endeavor to raise $4,000 for this work
during the present year.
A memorial of the Rev. DR.. J. P. Stri-
der was read and adopted.
There are 81 churches ON our roll. the
total membership being $50. There
were 346 members added on examination
and 179 on certificate during the past
year. The Sabbath schools have 1850
scholars enrolled-a gain of $50 over last
year. More than thirty mission schools
are carried on, the most of them in the
| counties OF Augusta and Rockbridge.
Messrs. James E. Bear and L. Fl. Paul
were licensed to preach the gospel.
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Archbishop Gibbons on Anarchists

for his statistical report on Virginia
Archbishop Gibbons on Anarchists.
At the dedication On the 9th of the new
Church of the Holy Cross in Baltimore,
Archbishop Gibbons took advantage of
the presence of large number of foreigns
srs and spoke forcihly on the signs ef
anarchism that have recently been devel-
oped in America. In his remarks on 10y
atty to country he said
The Government of the United States is a
government for the benefit of the people
Strangers from every part of Europe are well
come to our shores. Like the sun, that shines
for all, the Government of our country sheds its
genial rays upon all classes. without regard to
race, nationality or religion. The glorious
banner OF our country protects alike the hum
Every man in the United States has an oppor.
| tunity for earning for himself an honest liveli-
hood and many haye opportunities of acqur
The German population of Baltimore forms IN
important. conservative and influential ele-
population throughout the United States, as
well as of the other nationalities. They con-
aey 20 ns sp pW Of the
material prosperity. But as the events of the
last few days in Chicag, have shown, there ex-
lists in this country, small but turbulent ele-
ment, composed of men who boldly preach the
gospel of anarchy, socialism and nihilism
These men are land pirates, preying upon the
industry. commerce and trade of the country
Their fayorite weapon is dynamite Their mis-
sion is to destroy rather than to build up. In
stead of strengthening the hands of the Gov
eminent that upholds and protects them, they
are bent upon its destruction. Instead of bless
| ing the mother that opens her arms to welcome
| them they insult and strike her. If these men
| had their way industry and trade would be
paralyzed, honest labor would be unrewarded
and gaunt poverty would stalk over the land
Iney have no conception OF true liberty. They
| would retain for themselves the lions share of
freedom, leaving to others only morsel. The
| citizens of the Uuited States enjoy the amplest
| liberty. but it is liberty of law. of order and
authority. Liberty without law degenerates
1 into LICENSE. THE strongest bulwark of q
| nation is found in the intelligence, virtue and
patriotism OF its native anu adopted citizens.
SO long as they love their country and cherish
her institutions, and ready to die for her If
necessary, we will have nothing to fear from
| Anarchism, Socialism and Nihilism. Socialism
| Is foreign plant, noxious exotic, which grows
only in dark places, and withers and decays
under the genial sun and atmosphere of the
United States.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY EARLE. d JON Es.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.

BALTIMORE CATTLE M ARkET.
MONDAY, May 5, 1856.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been fairly
active this week, and prices are &c higher,
considering the improved quality of the offer :
ings. We quote at 5eaS5 S719, with most sales
at 5a5 621a per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
6215aS5 S71a; that generally rated first quality
SOFAS 6219; medium, or good fair quality 25a
So so; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows SO
a$4 IS. Extreme range of prices 2 50aS5 S71%.
Most of the sales were at 00a$5 623 per 100 lbs.
Total sales for the week 500 head against $50
last week.
SwINE.-The offerings number more than
200e head in excess of last weeks receipts, and
the quality will average better than the offer
ngs of last Monday Trade is fair to good. We
this week 51S9 head against 1882 last week.
SHEEP.-The supply is fairly full this week,
with the greater proportion of q common or
der, and these are slow of SALE There is good
demand for good Sheep and Lambs We quote
Sheep at 2laa4M cents with extra at cents,
and Lambs at 7a9 cents per lb gross. Arrivals
this week $3.50 head against 209G last week,
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For the vIRGINTSN.1
Tardy Justice.

FARMvILLE, VA, May 4, 1886,
The National Republican announces that MIR
w. q. ELAN. formerly editor of the Wing, is now
on the staff of that paper. Mr.. Elan is a
writer of ability, and his terse and vigorous pen
will add greatly to the attractiveness OF the Re
pubticans columns. While we differ as widely
as possible with MI. ELAN on all political mat
the editorial writers of the day,
In the above we have a final effort al
tardy justice. Iii the first issue of the
Wing, under its present management.
there was reference made to it's former
editors, some of whom are men of genius
and greatness. The name of w. G. Eiam.
one of the most gifted of them all. was
conspicnously absent. 1t was gross sssin
of omission. ? but there is pardon for the
penitent, and l trust that is the present
condition OF the offender. TUDOR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

Mr. Jno. w. ColaW, of Highland was in
the city yesterday Ell route for home. He
had just been Oh a visit to Orange, to be
examined for admission into the legal
profession by Judge Hughes. having
already been examined by Judge Nc
Laughlin. He IS now ready to obtain his
license and will probably locate at Mon
terey
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Hill Country of Judea Items.
(Reportcd for the vIRGiNIAN.'

i
Capt John Seawright. who has been
very i'll for some time past. died at his
residence on Naked Creek. the Sd inst, OF
consumption. aged II years and s months.
Deceased was widely known as an upright.
! honest man. He leaves one chill to NOUN
the loss of a kind and loving father. He
| had been blind for IA year or more and a
; great sufferer. to whom death came as a
welcome messenger. He WAS IL member
of the Presby terrain church. All able and
effective sermon was preached ut his resi-
delce on the 18th inst. hy the Rev. Geo. H..
Bitter. after which his remains. followed
| by IL lsrut c,ncnnrse of relat ives and
/; friends we're borne 10 Augusta Church
| cemetery for lutertnnnt.
The store formerly owned and occupied
by Mise & ii-ll uf hii!nt>vilir. will be
conducted III the fuLire tN The firm of
Lanaes & Bell These gen'lrmtn are
highly qatlilird Tor e business. aud we
wish then, hearty suceess
q. ID. A. Curry. Esq. has recently re-
turned from Il tour in the Northwest =
Mr. c. i. one of he mast talented young
| men ii the Sla,lntun bar.
Messi> ID. VI, e .Inseph Cra,n are built-
ing a arg and elegant barn for he Misses
Bal MIR. L;iggy one of the most skill
full worktul If the county. is manager of
the work. AMI it will soon he executed.
Farmers seem to he glad that the great
cf,. 1, 4 |,
The strikers receive from Site $S per day,
while farm ialiorerS receive from 30 t. 60
cents and some farmers do not clear that
much. If the farmers would all unite in
a body. they could demand their price for
their products. The farmer is the first
man, lie digs it out OF the ground. Then
they could show To the world that they are
! the master wheel in this great machine of
. ours. AGRICOLA SECUNDUS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

TIE MIKADo MONEY CHANGER is
the name of a most ingenious invention
now Oh exhibition at Geo Pforr's Tobac
the least difficulty or fear of any inacen-
racy any change for coin may be gotten The
manipulation simply touches Il lever or we
and the correct amount is deposited ia his
hand Ii is We'll worth loo king at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

LARGE CONTRACT AWARDED tele-
gram received yesterday from New ork,
stated th..t the extension of the Ches a.
pealse and Ohio Railroad from Ashland,
KY, to Covington. KY, distance of $40
miles had been let to Messrs. loge.
GOoch. Shannahan & Powell. Also the
construction of the bridge across the Ohio
river. from CovingUon to Cincinnati, has
been given to the same parties. This is a
big contract, but the contractors are ac-
customed to big jobs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

BARGAINS! BARGAINS IA big lot of
Smyrna Rugs, bought at auction, to be
sold cheap
13-2t S. d. TDIBERLAkE.
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THE M ARK ELS.

REPORTED BY j. II. BLACKLEY & SON, GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
The markets continue dull. Prices are MAIN
tanned at quotations, but transactions are so
limited that general stagnation prevails. The
farmers are busy with their sping work and as
a consequence the produce yet ON hand is not
being marketed Quotations yesterday were
rs follows:
Flour. Family 81 Is; Extra So 80 to 81 90; Super
$35 to IS s.; Wheat 80; Corn IS to 40; Oats 50
to 50; Hay, mixed sll 90 to sl3 co.; Timothy
Sl3 90 to $14 90.
STANTON MARKETS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

SoIREE.-The pupils of the Wesleyan
Female Institute gave adelightful musical
soree on Monday night. the entertain
ment having been postponed from Friday
night on account of the rain. There is no
school in the Union that ,ffers finer mnsi
cal advantages than the Wesleyan, and the
splendid performances Of the young ladies
Monday gave ample evidence OF the fact
that the accomplished professor has talent
of high order under his instruction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

The case Of J. c. Walden VS.. the C. &
o. railway, for injury received by the cars
of the defendant near Goshen, is now
being tried before J Judge Mclaughlin.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

DROWNED j. NJ Hawkins and II.
H. K;ncail. Two Young men of Coving
ton, were swept over Il milldam and
drowned at $50 2. NJ. Monday. They
had been fishing and were returning home.
Hawkins leaves a wife and one clild.
His wife was Miss kncaid. sister OF
his companion. The bodies have not
been recovered The wife and sister is
Frustrated with grief, and is in preca-
riops condition,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

THE SALE of the ZirkIe farm takes
place to day, and somebody will have an
opportunity of making first class in
vestment. This is one of the most profit
able farms in the Valley, and parties who
desire to put their money where 1t VIII
pay would do well to attend the auction
to day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

Mr.. r. E. Tim0erlake has put in an up
set bid on the Tams' property, increasing
the amount to $4,000. Judge McLaugh-
lin has the matter under consideration.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-05-13

The Mennonite semiannual conference
for the State of Virginia will be held at
Brenneman church. Rockingham county.
on Friday and Saturday, May 14th and
10Th.