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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
THE CONVICTIONS.
1FalcOn.1

The Congressional Convention Of
the first district that met, organized,
did its work and adjourned on the
9TH of August, 1883, will be memo
rable in the annals Of its political
history for time to come. 1t has
demonstrated the strength and unity
of the Democratic party of this dis.
trict, and has removed all possibility
of contend1ng elements within our
ranks. The magnanimous conduit
Of the friends of the other candidates,
and the handsome manner in which
they rallied to the support of the
choice Of the majority, proves the
sterling qualities Of the leaders of the
party, and their devotions TO the
principals of democracy. They have
S sid in no unfaltering tones to the
voters Of this district, that they are
heart and soul in favor of lending
their aid in the contest. And as
Aaron and Hurr stayed up the hands
of Moses at the battle of Rhephidum
SO will they hold up the hands Of our
nominee in this fight against Radi-
calism and Northern oppression.
The convention has in other words
given Hon. 7. @. Skinner a glorious
send off, for never has a candidate in
this district set out on campaign
under more favorable circumstances.
The hearty sympathy and support
of such leaders as Mr.. Shaw, Mai.
Lucas, Mai. Latham and Mr.. Moore
would alone insure success, but w hen
backed up by a personal following,
that any man may well be proud, and
the additional advantage of unusual
for canvassing possessed
by Mr.. Skinner; and a thorough
with the people of the
district, Tom SINNERS election to
the SYST Congress is an event of
absolute certainty in the mind of this
writer. But the good work of the
convention did not stop here, it nom
mated by a unanimous vote Col. Geo.
H. Brown, Jr., for EleCtor. Mr..
Brown ranks with the brainiest men
Of the State. He has proved himself |
a skillful and successful politician on
many a hard fought field. His capac-
ity for work is equalled only by his
zeal and energy. He will make a
oold and aggressive canvass The
Congressional Executive Committee
S composed of excellent material for
work, the greater number of whom
are veterans in the good cause. Mr..
[ohn H. Small, of Washington, the
chairman of the committee, will make
most active and efficient worker in
he active campaign that is sure to
De waged. All hail to the glorious
Democracy ofthe First Congressional |
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL so, 1888.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL so, 1888.
Mail Train leaves Norfolk 1880 a. M.
daily except Sunday. and arrives at
EdenrOn 40 p. IN. Leaves Edenton 2i5,
ana arrives at Norfolk at $50 p. III.
Accommodation leaves Norfolk at 500
p. IA, arrives at Edenton 1900 y. IN.
Leaves Edeuton at 90 Il. IN. arrives at
Norfolk 10 a. m. daily except Sunday.
Close connections at Norfolk with all
rail and steamer lines.
At Elizabeth City-with steambo
fol ali points OH basquotank, North and
Alligator rivers.
At Edertor-with n. S. Railroad
company X steamboats,, Plymouth. Mary
+. Roberts and Ranger. for all points on
Chowan. ScuppernOng Little. Cashie and
Roanoke rivers. and Jeusegil!e 6, Wash
ington, and Albemarle s. Raleigh Rail
Roads.
The steamer Plymouth, plying be-
tween Edenton ard " lliamstop. will
go to Hamilton on Tuesday and Friday
Of each week, leaving shat place at 2
o clock a. M, on Wednesday aud
Saturday.
Norfolk passenger and freight station
at NCrfC x and western Railroad ner}ot.
Freight received daily, except Sun
days
Through tickets on sale and baggage
checked between EdentOn and Elizabeth
City and Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York by Bay Line and Old Douliu-
ion steainers ard n. y. Z. and n. Il. X.
form Norfolk, and between Norfolk and
Washington, Plymouth, WILLIAMSON.
Windsor and Jamehvilie.
". X. KING, General Manager.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
ALAS, POOR YORICK!
JOHN ROBINSON, THE VETERAN
SNOWMAN, IS DEAD.

CINcINNATI, August 4.-John
Robinson. the veteran Snowman, died
at s o'clock this morning. He had
been for some weeks in a critical
condition. Mr.. Robinson was more
than SO years Of age. Until within
a very short time he maintained a
remarkable degree of vigor. He has
spent almost his whole life in the
management of circus, being sue
ceeded by his sons in the past few
years. He had amassed a large
fortune.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
GOV. SCALES AND THE POTTS
CASE.
[Statesville Landmark. I

lOGdCeSV1IlS LANDMARK.
We feel that we would be doinc
injustice to strong and conscien-
tious public servant if we permitted
the case of w. A. Potts, Jr., to pass
out Of the public recollection without
a word of commendation of His
Excellency, Gov. Scales. in connec-
tion Herewith. The result of the
case $50 far as the courts and the
Governor are concerned) is the most
signal triumph for the majesty of the
law that has been achieved in North
Carolina in many day. and it's in
fuence upon the public mind cannot
be other than most salutary. Potts
was q man of education and social
standing. His ancestors have been
good people" Because these things
were true he was what thoughtless
people call "a gentleman" Ii. lat
terly, his people have not been
wealthy, they were still able to secure
for the defence Of the criminal the
best talent of the Eastern bar, and to
put in operation all the machinery
usually invoked to defeat Justice. 1t
is safe 70 say that after the courts
had done their duty. tremendous
pressure was brought to bear upon
the Governor to induce him to nuiIil'y
their work. All the influence of
Potts family and his counsel was
used to secure Executive cleInencY.
The heart broken father and mother
visited the Governor, and face to
face, besought him for the life Of
their son. The ordeal was terrible
more SO to Gov. Scales
because he is the gentlest and lost
humane of men. His whole inclina
ton was, doubtless, to commute the
sentence, and weak man would
have yielded; but be saw his du5y
and lived up to the full measure Of
it. Potts was not hanged, but it was
not the fault Of Gov. Scales
It sounds cruel but it is said with
out feeling and with deliberation
Tuesday, the 18th day Of July, 1888,
was red-letter day in North Caro-,
lima. It witnessed a re affirmation
Of the principle Of tie equality Of ali
men Of the law. 1t is not often that
men Of Potts birth, rearing and cul
Jivation are brought under the shadow
Of the gallows. It may be said that
;his is because men SO born, reared
and educated rarely become criminals
So be tive hope this is true. But
t is matter of public nosoriety that
, few years ago there was wretched
of justice in the case OF
\ defendant, charged with capital
crime, who was quite as we'll born as
Potts and in the matter of family
influence was quite as fortunate IS he.
It is no more. however, than just to
he jury in that case to say that the
Judge before whom it was tried-a
judgement to his grave !
,nder the suspicion Of having sold !
ustice for money.
But Potts did not live in vain since |
lis death has established the fact that
wen "a gentleman is not above the
aw in North Carolina. In that this /
las been done the case assumes an
Importance entirely out of the ordi- !
lary. It moreover teaches our peo-
lie the wisdom Of putting into the !
Executive chair men who have the
ourage to do right-men who hold
heir high Office as a trust, to be
for the public benefit.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
Terms Reasonable.

DTFD SEA WONDERS exist in thou
DEHi sands of forms, but are
surpassed by the marvels of invention.
Those who are in need of profitable work
that can be done while living at home
should at once send their address to
Hallett & Co., Portland, Maine, and re-
cnive free. full information how either
GOV Of all ages. can earn from So to $525
Der dav and upwards wherever they live.
You are started free. Capital not re-
oIired. Some have made over $50 IN
single day at this work. All succeed.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
DCCKERY AND THE ALLIANCE.

There seems to be something incon-
gruous and inconsistent in Col. Dock
cry posing as an Alliance man. and
at the same time endorsing the Repub-
lican platform. The platform says
explicitly: 1--WE denounce the Mills
bill" The National Farmers Alliance
lays down as fundamental principal
of the order a reduction of the tariff
such as is proposed by the Mills bill
Pittsboro Home.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17

Regular line Of steamers betue en-
Atlantic q North Carolina X. r.. New
Berne, Washington and Elizabeth CITY.
Daily all rail service betw cen Edenton,
New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore and
Norfolk.
Through cars. rs low rates and quicker
time than by any other route.
Direct all goods to be shipped by East
ern carolina Dispatch. as follows: From
Norfolk by n. S. Il. R.: Baltimore by p.
W. B. z. r.; President St. Station,
Philadelphia by PENNSYLVANIA II. Il.
DOCK ST. Station: New York by Penn
sylvauia =. H., Pier q North River.
+. WOOD, Agent, Edenton, n. G..
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
RlCAL I Az - 20 z, = Lo 80 - q

RlCdL I are N tGosc Who 10 re@I - 1tIs
and then act; thev viii find honorable
employment that will not take them
from their homes and families. The pro-
fits are large and sure for every indus
triOus person, many have made and are
now making several hundred dollars l.
a month. 1t is easy for any one To make
% and upwards per day. who is willing
to work. Either sex, young or old; capI-
tai not needed: we start YOU. Everything
new. No special ability required; you,
reader, can do it as well Is anv one;
write to as at once for full particulars
which we mail free. Address, StinsOn
& Co., Portland. Maine.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17

District, her bark starts out Of port;
her sails well trimmed with fair
breeze and on the I'd Tuesday in
November she will end her voyage
laden with the rich fruits of major
ity of not less than two thousand.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17

NTORFCLk SOUTHERN RAILROAD COM
In pANN
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-17
Coach work

in the very latest and improved style
prices to surprise everybody.
Before buving Buggy, wagon, cart
or wheelbarrow, you should give
them trial, you will save money. 1t
you have repairing of any kind to do
they will suit you both in work and
price.
Horse shoeing done cheap and neat.
sep14-y
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
FOREIGN.


Last week Thursday was Thanksgiving
day in the Dominion.
There was a big meeting of Socialists
and Anarchists in London on Sunday.
The pope renews his orders to the Irish
bishops to oppose the plan of campaign
and boycotting.
The seized American steamer Haytien
Republic has been condemned by the
prize court at Port au Prince.
A dispatch from Tien Tsin says that
the Chinese government has learned that
a secret treaty has been concluded be-
tween Russia and Coraa, providing for
Russian protectorate of Corea.
The formation of direct steamship
line between Hamburg and Calcutta has
been arranged. Ham)urg shipping firms
have subscribed 100000 marks and the
bankers 100000 marks. Preferred shares
of 100000 will be issued later. The
service commences Immediately with six
steamers.
Fully 10000 persons assembled at
Rearcross. county Tipperary, Sunday,
and attempted to ho.d a meeting. The
gathering had been proclaimed by the
government, and before the proceedings
were far advanced strong force of po-
lice arrived on the ground and charged
upon and dispersed the crowd. During
the ARRAY many persons were injured.
British officers boarded the Belgian
steamer Brabo off the coast OF Zanzibar
Tuesday and found that she was carry
ing 400 slaves who were destined for the
Congo. The British took away two who
swore that they had been forcibly kid
mapped, and allowed the vessel toproceed.
The mode of obtaining slaves appears to
be to make advances to the owners to en-
able them to buy others. The incident
has caused a scandal it having been
found that arrangements for traffic were
made through a former Belgian consul.
Lord Ennismore, heir to the earldom
of Listowel, is lying at the point of death
in the hospital at Victoria, B. c., with
typhoid fever accompanied by other
complications. Through the aid of Sir
Donald A. Smith, who is now in London,
telegraph circuit was formed from
London to Victoria by the Mackay-Ben-
nett cable and the Canadian Pacific rail-
way telegraph, and Sir Andrew Clarke,
London physician, was placed in direct
consultation with DR.. Harrington in
Victoria. A conversation lasting three
hours concerning Lord Ennismore's con-
dition was carried on. An unbroken cir
cult was worked from Victoria to the
cable Office in New York, where the tel
egrams were repeated to London. Re-
plies were received in three or four min
MES
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
VERMONT REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.


To the officers and members Of the Republi-
can league clubs Of Vermont:
The president of the Republican league
of the United States in letter to the
secretary of our State league says: ~
desire through you to extend to the clubs
of the State league of your State my
heartfelt thanks for their ever willing aid
and the generous manner in which they
have responded to every call made upon
them and the energy of aggressive Re-
publicansm which at an early day took
possession of the members and so grand
y displayed itself through this campaign.
Let us stand together that the league
may grow and its usefulness be continued
for the welfare of our country and
homes"
The officers of the State league also
give you hearty thanks for your effective
work in the campaign.
Within the past year the Democratic
party, encouraged by three years of pow
er, moved in body on its favorite line of
progressive free trade. The movement,
though disapproved by the sober thought
of the American people, was formid-
able one and could only be met by organ
lied opposition. Such opposition was
made by the Republican league, national,
State and local, and was active and effic-
lent months before the Republican ma
tional convention met. That convention
adopted Il platform with protection to
American industries made most prom-
nent and to our great satisfaction named
the man of our choice as its candidate
for President and also made a worthy
son of Vermont its candidate for vice
president.
Vermont was the first Northern State
to vote after the nominations, and large
ly by the earnest and organized work of
the $50 league clubs of the State our
September victory was the greatest ever
obtained. The Vermonters set the step
in quick time for the advancing Republic
can army.
The gallant Sedgwck's order, "Put the
Vermonters ahead and keep the column
closed up" leads to victory in political
campaign as surely as on u battlefield.
For the good work you did toward the
result, which means the conduct of the
national government on American prin-
ciples and in American interests by men
component for its conduct, we again
thank you.
Redfield Proctor, president; Charles S.
Forbes, secretary; ID. Henry Lewis,
treasurer; George wilkins, Josiah Grout,
Julius j. Estey, vice-presidents; T. NJ.
Chapman, o. NJ. Barber, II. c. Bates, w.
l.. Burnap, z. NJ. Mansur, C. p. Hogan,
H. l.. Soules, d. j. Stafford, j. D. Deni-
son, F. +. Alfred, Fl. L. Clark, w. A.
Jones, l.. S. Hayes, w. w. Stickney, ex-
ecutive committee.
Montpelier, VT, Nov. Is, 1888.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
CAPITOL NOTES.

A committee appointed two years ago
to consider the choice OF permanent
camp-ground for the State militia have
reported in favor of Essex Junction.
The Legislatures last day for present
ing bills was Monday, and l0l new ones
were introduced. The appropriation Of
$1,000 for the State Dairymen's associa-
ton has passed in concurrence.
The members of the Senate of 1886
held a reunion in the Senate chamber
Thursday evening. Ex-Lieut. Governor
Fuller presided, and there was a good at
tencance of members Of that Senate and
its officers. An entertaining mock ses-
sion was held.
Frank NJ. Corey, Montpelier betting
character, who won few thousand on
the general election, gave dinner to
his present large cOterie of friends at the
Pavilion Monday. He issued 1900 invita-
tons, which included the whole Legisla-
ture, and these were about thousand
guests.
The journal says of Mr.. Eldredge's
speech on the woman suffrage bill: "rhe
aspersions cast by the gentleman from
Burlington this morning on the eloquent
and fOrcible argument of Mr.. Eldredge
did not take we'll with the House. 1t will
require little more than sarcasm to de-
mOlish that speech"
The Senate of 1882 held a reunion on
Friday night in the Senate chamber. Ex-
Gov. Pingree presided, having been lieu
tenant governor in 1892. Seventeen men,
bers were present, including both the
members from this county that year
Hon. A. A. Fletcher of Middlebury and
Hon. G. w. Read of Addison. A lively
mock session was part of the proceed
| ings.
The Senate of 1875 held a reunion in
the Senate chamber Tuesday night. Elk,
Governor Proctor, lieutenant governor
In 1876, presided, and Frederick w. Bald
win and Chauncey w. Brownell, secreta
ry and assistant secretary of the Senate
were in their respective places. Tel
members of the body were present. In
teresting eulogies Of deceased members
were given and letters from the living
read.
The great social event of the Legislative
session was the ladies' reception held a
the capitol Thursday evening of las
week. The guests were presented b.
lady ushers to Mrs. Gov. Dillingham; an,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23

Mrs. Paul Dillingham;, Mrs. Ormsbee,
Mrs. Farnham, Mrs. Pingree and Mrs.
Smith, wives of ex-governors. The re-
ception was given in the executive
chamber; and the corridors aud spacious
reception room on the second floor of the
capitol were thronged. The guests in
cluded very many distinguished ladies
and gentlemen. Orchestral music added
to the enjoyment of the occasions and at
the close of the formal reception social
hop took place at the Pavilion Hotel.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
TUESDAY.

In the Senate these bills were passed
Senate 115, amending No. Ga, laws of
1886, relating to courts of insolvency.
House 1893, in amendment of sec. 1862
Revised Laws, relating to pedlers
House 166, to prevent sale and gift of to-
bacco TO persons under 16 years of age.
Senate SO, to repeal No. 16, acts of 1856,
relating to highways and bridges.
House II, to abolish the office of tax
commissioner, was taken from the table
and the passage of the bill refused-l2
to II.
The House II. 1O4, extending time of
normal schools to 1915, amended so
as to read 1900, was ordered to third read
ing on Wednesday morning.
II. 269, relating to the town system of
schools, was taken up as a special order
the third reading was refused.
An important tax bill was introduced
by Mr.. Walbridge of Concord as substi-
tute for II. %, to equaliZe taxation. III
mortgagor and mortgage Cor assignee If
transferred) shall be tenants IN common
for taxation (mortgagor being in) and
each make usual sworn statement OF
amount of mortgage, the amount of the
mortgage shall be set against the mort
gagee or assignee and the balance against
mortgagor. Usual provision for doub-
ling. Section 2 provides that if in pro-
vision in the mortgage that mortgage
pay the taxes or like agreement is made,
the mortgagor shall forfeit all interest in
debt so secured and mortgagor may in
assumpsit recover all interests paid.
Provision may be made by contract that
taxes shall be on mortgagor If his notes
on mortgage are at five per cent interest
nov, thoso tn,os ,,,itl;n sixtv low: aftor
ttts e:. =. WI, 10 90
aro ,r;,,o,, ~ r,ort%ooo Which ontvalne
tho 81 t w. tH,, ,'ooss si,aii ho ted
W Wv , ,.a'l &C.,, ,,a'
90 ~ Pc tb bo" 20 ftornoon uouseai1 tbe uscboo,
mi ;, ,,.a" tai,nn -, ne snocioI ordor and
thn 'ou eui hning shall the hill he read
tho 1tt;rd ti,,,aS H. Prnntv of Newnort
rv L,i, tho I'M a,,d advocotnd Ire has.
5000 Dr UoItnn Of Rrattleboro smoke
~ oe,,,ou &c IL onondmont ;norons;nr
rho numhor Of sunarvisors vote was
nnt ,oanhod
w
EDN hoDAi'
In the Senate these nominations were
confirmed: Supervisors of the Insane
Homer Goodhue of Westminster, Rus
sell S. johnson of Concord, Chester NJ.
Ferrin of Essex. Directors of States
L IlSOll anu IlOuSc VI SOIltSllOll- w lllidiH
ii. Ii. Bingham of Stowe, John w.
Cramton of Rutland.
These bills were passed: Senate III,
relating to railroad commissioners.
House 1876, relating to mechanics liens
on personal property. House 29S, amend
ing No. S5l, X. L., relating to jurisdiction
of constables in serving process. House
1874, to amend sec. ~, r. L., relating to
elections. House Is, relating to savings
banks.
The agricultural committee reported
in favor of House 30, for the appoint
ment of commission to investigate the
agricultural and manufacturing interests
of the State and to develop the same;
third reading ordered.
The temperance committee reported
substitute bill for Senate 50 and 81, re-
lating to the traffic in liquor. [Officer
may seize without warrant in all cases
where warrant is now required; to forth
with make complaint and summons
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Col. w. X. Nelson of Brooklyn came
home one evening feeling peculiar
tightness in the chest. Before retiring
he tried to draw long breath but found
it almost impossible. He suffered four
days from pneumonia, and the doctors
gave him up. DR.. Acker's English Rem
edy fol- Consumption saved him and he is
we'll today.
HANAFORD's PARK DRUG STORE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
PROMPTNESS.

First a cold, then cough, then con-
sumption. then death. ~ took DR.. Ac-
ker's English Remedy for Consumption
the moment began to cough, and be-
lieve 1t saved my life. walter n. Wal
lace, Washington.
HANAFORD's PARK DRUG STORE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-11-23
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.