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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02
HOW is THIS?

Mr.. Chauncey Depew found one
Englishman who wanted to see Harri-
son elected, because he feared that the
Democrats, if successful, would re-
move the taxes from raw materials,
and so the United State would be able
to undersell England in the English
market. Think of it. The man was a
nobleman too. Surely this should
defeat General Harrison for the hon.
est utterance of one man is Of more
weight than forged editorials from a
score Of news papers.-Ex.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

''To FILL the vaults Of the treasury
with an idle surplus for which the gov
eminent has no legitimate use, and to
thereby deprive the people of currency
needed for their business and daily
wants, and to create powerful and
dangerous stimulus to extravaganza
and corruption in the expenditures OF
the government, seems to me to be a
policy at variance with every sound
principle of govrnment and of political
economy Thurman Letter of Ac-
ceptance.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02
~Don't forget that you can @I
90 get cheap work at this Office 0B

NORFOLk SOUTHERN RAILROAD COM
IN PANY.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT APRIL 80, 1888.
Mail Train leaves Norfolk 1890 a. m. =,
daily except Sunday. and arrives at
EdentOn 40 p. m. Leaves Edenton 2:15,
and arrives at Norfolk at $50 D. m.
Accommodation leaves Norfolk at 6 100
p. NJ, arrives at Edenton 1900 D. IN.
Leaves Edenton at 400 d. M. A., arrives at
Norfolk 10 a. M. daily except Sunday.
Close connections at Norfolk with all
rail and steamer lines.
At Elizabeth City-with steamboats,
for all points on Pasquotank, North and
Alligator rivers.
at Edenton-with N. S. Railroad
company Is steamboats,, Plymouth, Mary
r. Roberts and Ranger. for all points on
Chowan. ScuppernOng Little, Cashie and
Roanoke rivers, and GAINESVILLE & Wash
ingtOn, and Albemarle &c Raleigh Rail
Roads.
The steamer Plymouth, plying be-
tween EdentOn and Williamson. will
go to Hamilton on Tuesday aud Friday
of each week, leaving that place at 9
H'nck a. m.,' on Wednesday and
Saturday.
Norfolk passenger and freight station
at Norfolk and western Railroad Depot.
Freight received daily, except Sun
days.
Through tickets on sale and baggage
checked between EdentOn and Elizabeth
City and Baltimore, Philadelphia ana
New York by Bay Line and Old Domin-
ion steamers and n. Y. P. and N. r. X.
form Norfolk, and between Norfolk and
Washington, Plymouth, williamson.
Windsor and Jamesvi
NJ. K. KING. General Manager.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

For the first time in twenty years
we are engaged in discussing a new
question. Why is this? Because under
q Democratic administration of three
and half years the country has been
entirely paeified. 1 point today to a
country happy and contented, with
no sectional question to discuss. The
North. East, South and West are
reunited. We are reaping the benefits
of satisfactory government.-Gov
David B. Hill to the Connecticutters
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

THE worst state of things that ever
existed among the people fell upon
North Carolina under the rule of the
Republican party. Unfortunately the
younger generation do not remember
anything about those things. The
older people do, and they will hardly
consent to a return of that party to
power.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

EVERY great battle has it's decisive
moment, and single division, a
single brigade, single regiment, a
single soldier, may precipitate that
moment and bring disaster or success.
Let every man See to it that he stands
in his place, and he will be a Stone
wall in defense of right, his county
and his home.-Ex.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02
EASTERN CAROLINA DISPATCH.
FAST FREIGHT LINE,

Regular line of steamers between
Atlantic & North Carolina r. R.. New
Berne, washington and Elizabeth City.
Daily all rail service between EdentOn.
New York, Philadelphia. Baltimore and
Norfolk.
Through cars, as 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. r. r.; Baltimore by T..
w. & B. R. r.; President St. Station,
Philadelphia by Pennsylvania Il. r.
Dock st. Station: New York by Penn
sylvania r. R., Pier q North River.
E. WOOD, Agent, Edenton, \. c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

THE question to be decided by the
voters at the coming election, is simply
whether we shall continue the over
taxation of the great body of the peo-
pie for the benefit Of an aristOcratic
class, or have lower taxation and a
more equal chance for all our citizens.
Canton IN. W Commercial.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

SENATOR SHERMAN admits that there
is no chance of the Republicans carry
ing Indiana. General Harrison is
weakest where he is best known.-
Star
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

LARGE gains reported in New York
State In Genesee county Demo-
cratic mass meeting was held and
twenty-five of the vice-presidents were
Republicans.-Ex.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02
"BILLIE'S" LETTER.
Rocky Hook. Oct. 40. '8S,

was announced through the columns
ofyour paper. They were postponed
until Saturday morning, 9 o'clock.
AT the appointed hour the house was
we'll filed with an appreciate audience
of patrons and friends, who were ex-
Pecting rare treat, nor were they
disappointed, for Mr.. Privott had
bis little band we'll trained, who per-
formed their parts admirably well.
The exercises consisted of decla-
nations and dialogues, interspersed
with sweet music by Misses Perry
and Evans, from BERTHE county, who
added much to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
"Come to the Woodland" song
by the school opened the exercises.
Then followed the salutatory by
Mr.. Edward O. Boyce.
"Memory's WREATH" by Miss
Fannie Nixon.
"Keep out of Debt" by Master
Scott Privott
Music-Sweet bye and bye.
"My Lost Hour" Miss Deborah
Byrum.
ga Good Time Coming" Master
Cicero Webb.
1.-TWO Dolls" dialogue by little
AIRY Byrum and Maggie Harrell.
Music.
THAT'S Baby" by Annie Nixon.
"North Carolina" Geo. Byrum.
"How Daisy Went to School,"
dialogue by Matte Bunch, Will
Weeb and Penny Webb.
"a Fellow who was Came" by
Joe Morgan.
GLOW to Cure a Cold" Victor
Privott. This was very amusing to
hear him tell how he got himself
into trouble by trying the various
remedies prescribed by his friends,
such as feed cold and starve fever,
gin and molasses, cold shower bath,
molasses and catn1p, aquafortis and
kerosene, mustard plaster, ETC., etc.
Finally, some friend prescribed
quart of warm salt water. which pro-
duced such a wonderful effect that he
thought that he had thrown up his
immortal soul. Said he had rather
stand another earth quake than to
try warm salt water again.
Next came, GA School day Incl
dent" by Emma Webb.
"Confdeuce VERSUS Merit" by
Willie Nixon.
"Tickle his hand with S1.oo BILL"
by Bob Privott.
"Poor old Maids" by IL young
maiden.
Music.
The Tradition of Bishop Hatto,"
by Cormi Webb.
Entertaining Sisters Beau" by
Leora Privott and Geo. Byrum.
Music.
"People will talk" by Keturah
Boyce.
"Wock Of Ages. Celia Satter-
field.
"The Ride of Jennie McNeal," by
Miss Willie Jones. This was one of
the best of the occasion.
Music.
Little Mischief" Bette Privott.
"Rumpus in Shoe Shop" Bob
Privott, and Misses Monte Byrum
and Cicero Webb; very good.
Music.
"Graudmother's Beau" by Miss
Clara Satterheld.
'"They ask why l am so bad" by
Herbert Jones.
"Days of the Week." by seven
little girls.
Music.
"The Pen," by Will Webb.
Julius Peaches" Ed. Boyce and
Scott Privott. . !
Music.
Beautiful Bellies" song, by the
girls.
Beautiful Dudes," song, by the
boys.
''Valedictory," dialogue, by Scott
Privott and Ed. Royce.
J Thus ended very pleasant enter
tainment Mr.. Privott richly deserves
the thanks of his patrons for the
faithful manner in which he has
acquitted himself as instructor of
their children. "BILLIE."
For the first time in twenty years
we are engaged in discussing a new
question. Why is this? Because under
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-11-02

THE editor of the New York Daily
News predicts 10000 majority for
Cleveland in that State.
The National tribune., 1888-08-02

their inquisitorial warfare on the boys, liquor
ceased for while to trouble officers and men
until the regiment veteranized.
On the way North we halted at Nashville,
and large detail was ordered to unload cargo
Of oats. l was ordered TO hunt up the boys of
our company, and knowing where some of the
friends of the boys could be found l called st
private house and found seven, five of them
from the Green Isle,p one a Frenchman, and
one native. As walked in, Pat Brady said:
Here, Nat, come and drink to Mrs. Muir
ply"
l declined, and informed the boys what was
wanted, and for them to start Immediately for
the boat. Yes, yes" all replied; "just as soon
as we can drink to Mrs. Murphy" They
drank and cut they marched. AS soon as the
rear passed the door one of them heard Mrs.
Murphy's baby, and nothing then would do
but to go back aud drink to Murphy's baby,
and back they went. After this the boys
marched out, and Just as the rear passed the
door the native noticed MuFphy's dog and
raised the CRY, 1--WE didn't drink for Murphy's
dog" and back the crowd went / went in
and told the crowd to drink now for Murphy's
family. dog cats chickens and their grand
parents at the same time insisting on the jug
being emptied. This closed the job, and as the
detail staggered out it was evident that II the
file leaders could be kept in the street could
get them TO the boat. After some trouble the
detail reached the boat and were turned over
to the Sergeant, who sent them TO the hold OF
the boat. But little work was done that day.
The boat was unloaded, and we went to Pa
ducab, but on account of ice in the Ohio River
was forced to return and take train for Louis
Vile and after the return of the veterans
nothing moro was ever heard of whisky trou-
bic in our regiment.
While this warfare was going on there was a
determined effort by the regiment in favor of
Temperance. A lodge of Good Templars was
organized under charter from Illinois, and
while it was at work did excellent service
in holding many good soldier up and pre-
venting the increase of intemperence. After
determination the lodge ceased to meet, for the
active campaign to Atlanta, the sea, and to
Washington prevented the opportunity for fur
ther effort. As a relic / have the Bible used
by this lodge and hope to return it, not to the
President, but to the Sovereign Grand Lodge of
the State Of Illinois.-M. V. AsHBY Co. I, 10th
ILL., ftou Iowa
The National tribune., 1888-08-02
An Answer 10 60. CO 80 Wis. Cav.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The writer
was glad 10 see " Co. c." Sd Wis. Cav, Ashland,
H. come to the front with the question
whether or not j. S." to whom Quantrell
paid so much attention at Baxter Springs, Kan.
was still alive.
Dr. Warner GiraTd, Kan, and Lieut.. and
DIR. Ellis, Emmitsburg, Iowa, all of the Third
Corps, are called upon to answer. well re-
member the occasion, but his name has passed
from my memory. l think he was from APP
pleton, Wis-Co. 4, Capt. Conky's company.
There are intimate friends and associates OF
hisliving in this part of Nebraska; one woman
particularly, whose husband was a Lieutenant
under Quantrell, but who was killed by some
OF our boys in Missouri. lives out this way. At
her house not long ago the writer saw the pict-
ures Of Joe Shelby, QuantTell and a host oil
others whom our boys used TO fight. The
writer being one of the boys who captured the
Mayfeld girls, quite lively chat was had over
that event.
This woman often assisted the Mayfeld girls
in procuring information and ammunition, and
was able 70 account for many things unaccount-
ed for by the writer" Cos a and & /" Sd Wis
Cav, Whitman, Neb.
The National tribune., 1888-08-02
ROANOAKE ISLAND.
He Thinks the Hawkins ZOuaTes Claim too Mach
Credit for Charges on Empty Batteries.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: I have Just
been reading Serg't ]. II. Whitney's account of
the first bayonet charge of Hawkins's ZouaVes
at the battle Of Roanoke Island. Now, Ser
geant even after the lapse of % years, we
don't intend to let the Hawkins Zouayes
9th n. Y. have the credit of taking Roanoake
Island, for the credit belongs to the troops that
did the fighting on that 6th day of February
1862
1 was member of Co I, 9th n. J. Our po-
sition on that day was in the swamp or bog-holes
to the left, and within so yards of the cause
way, and we could see all that was going on
We had been engaged with the enemy for some
time, when the Hawkins ZOuaVes came down
the road in the rear of US, and began firing
into our regiment 18th n. j., Notwithstanding
our colOrs were in full view, and that was about
all the firing they did that day. Their next
move was up the causeway, where they attempt
ed to make a charge. / saw two or three Off
GERS and Bugler about % yards in advance of
the regiment. The Bugler was sounding the
charge, and one officer was waving his sword
for the regiment to follow. Just then one of
the officers fell, but the regiment did not ad-
vance a step. About this time the rebels
opened on them from the battery and they
broke in confusion. By the time their officers
rallied them the battery was outfanked and
the rebels driven out, then the Hawkins
Zouaves seeing the battery empty made their
famous charge, and IT Sergt Whitney was
there he knows there was not a living rebel in
the battery at that time
1 don't think any regiment ought to claim
so much credit for charging an empty battery
after other troops had driven the enemy out.
The Sergeant said 0. Jennings Wise told them
they were the only troops that fought that day,
but 1 think if there had been no more fighting
than that done by the Hawkins Zouaves %
men would have been sufficient to hold the
Island.
The Sergeant claims that they got great
credit for their charge. If they did they man
ufactured it themselves. He admits he sent a
glowing account of the famous charge - to
Horace Greeley to be printed, but we never saw
any credit given them from Gen. Burnside OF
! any of the Brigadiers.
He also seems to deny that they broke in
confusion and rushed back down the road, but
there were too many who saw the break for
that story to gain credence.
do not claim that the 9th N J.. won the
battle of Roanoake Island but they did their
share of fighting at that battle.-S. III. lay
MAN, Co. I, 9th n. j.
The National tribune., 1888-08-02
LITTLE ROUND TOP.
VIncent's Brigade Claims the Honor Of Being
First There.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Nearly year
ago there was published on the first page of
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE an article written by
Adj't Farley, of the 140th N Y in which he
claimed that the 140th was the first to occupy
Little Round Top on the afternoon of the I'd OF
July, 1863
Until l saw that article I never heard it dis
puted that Vincent's Brigade (44th n. Y, 10th
Mich, SD Pa. and goth Me- was the first to
occupy that important position. know there
were no troops on the part OF the NIL where
our regiment came into line-ln front0t where
Gen. Yincents monument now stands, but /
did not know for certain but there might have
been troops farther to our right which did
not see. But | am now in position to fatty
contradict the statements of the writer OF the
article referred to.
While at the recent Reunion at Gettysburg
[ talked with two Captains and several en-
listed men of the 10th n. Y who were en-
gagged on Little Round TOP on the I'd of July,
and they make no claim that their regiment
was the first on the ground, and they were of
the opinion that Adj't Farley was not there at
all. They say they distinctly remember hear
ing cheers from troops on their left when they
went into position, and that those troops were
holly engaged at the time.
have looked with Indifference at the con-
troyersy as to who planted the first flag on
Lookout Mountain and who retOok Deiress' S
battery, but l begin to sympathize with the
men who really did do those deeds when others
are trying to rob them of their hard-earned
honors.
yineent's Brigade paid dearly for the honor
of being the first troops on Little Round Top,
and no good soldier should wish to deprive
them Of Iaurels that cost the life of their gal
liant leader, Strong Vincent, and many brave
men. My own company "a, 44th n. " went
on to the slope of that rocky Hill numbering
40 men, and when the roll was called next
morning it was found that eight of the number
| had been killed and 10 wounded.
| / do not say word in detraction of the
10th N. Y Their gallant Colonel (ORorkel
was killed, and the regiment lost heavily and
! held their position until the battle was over.
! Now, Mr.. Editor when another fellow wants
the first page of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE to
willfully misrepresent history, or to tell about
something that he knows nothing about, don't
! let him have it. Let him sail in on the page
Fighting Them Over" and then we fellows
! that carried muskets can get at him to better
! advantage.-ERAsTUs L. HARRIS, Sergeant,
44th N. Y, Collins Center N Y.
The National tribune., 1888-08-02


Judge T.. C. NeLoudou writes 70 esq
Swift Specific Co: about three years
ago, Jerry Bradley, had generous
sore on bis face, near the right sye. n
caused hin = great deal OF pain, and he
lost the sight C the eye, but was dnally
cured by the us5 OF SwlfEs Specific.
This case is wei ku0wn "a Wilkes CO..
Ga, where he lived"
Mr.. l. Cox, OF Arkabutla, Tate Co.
Mss, writes; 81 suf&red q great deal
from old ulcers for years Your meff-
cine was recon- ueudsd, and after usfnvr
six bottles I was completely cured
Your medicine does even more than you.
claim Tor it. have known Il 20 curs
cases which were thought horslsss.is
birs. A. u Goldsmith, No GA Warren
ot, brooklyn, ~. y, writes. Il CON-
mence1 using ). = S. about three years
ago. had suffered with a sore throas
Aor over q year. used a great many
otaer remedies with no good results.
By ltttls girl, also, had sore frrers: IA
cCmmeuce1 from the quick, ard then
the nails would come OF. We dcctored
her for over two years, and when 7 com
menced using :. $. 5. I thought would
see what 1t would DO for her. ] An
thankful 20 say that &c entirely cured
her. IL IL tho best remedy i know
or Tor the blood. ] really beFevs
u was the means OF saving nv life
me doctor told me I had a threat dIz-
ease similar to General Grants. I
cheerluliy recommend 10 20 al SUFFERING
from dlsordsred blood
Treatise on Blood aud Skin Diseases
mailed Tree. IuE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.
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The National tribune., 1888-08-02
The Guerrilla Bill Anderson

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Having seen
an account of the massacre of soldiers at Cen
tralia, No. on the North Missouri Railroad. ON
the 9th Of September, 1864, by Bill Anderson's
guerrillas, written by j. M. Russell, Co. X. LIST
Iowa Cav, in which he describes the killing of
Bill Anderson by the 9th Mo- / will saw that
he is badly mistaken. Bill Anderson was
killed in Ray County Mo, in fight with the
enrolled militia of Davies County, under the
command Of Leut.-COl. Cox, of the 33d Enroll
ed No. Mtd Inf, near a small town in Raw
County, on the Missouri River, southwest Of
Richmond, the Countyseat of Ray County,
called New Albany. He was killed in a charge
of the rebels, being shot in the head one ball
entering his left ear and one above the same
ear. He had on his person commission as
Colonel signed by JEFF Davis, and his orders
from Gen. Sterling Price to cross the Missouri
River and burn and destroy everything and
report to Price every two days. He was
brought to Richmond and laid out in the old
Jail, and a negative was taken of him. From
this there were great many copies taken and
perhaps some of the boys may have some of
them yet. He was buried in pottersield at
Richmond. The fight was on the 23d day of
October, 1864. He had ON his person a small
rebel flag, made of silk, which had been pre-
sented TO him by some young lady. Upon the
flag were these words: E" Never allow this flag
to be polluted by Federal hands and he had
also on his bride two human scalps, which
were said to be women's One was very light.
almost haxen, and the other brown Lieut.
Col. Cox took his papers, and probably has
them yet. He lives in Galatin, Davis Co, Mo.
CORNELIUS YosT, Co. b, 33d Enrolled Mo.
Mtd Inf, Gettysburg Mo.
The National tribune., 1888-08-02

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: The follow
ing received, and referring to the article on
the Battle Of Lewisburg, w. Va" in THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE Of June %, may be of
much interest TO many Of your readers:
SPRIsGFIELD O., July 5, 1888.
DR.. JoEs T. BOoTH.
DEAR SIR: ! have read with interest your article
burg especially the report Of the rebel Gen. Heth,
now read by me for the first time His reuart has
about the usual amount of accuracy The state
ment that the enemys left was in full retreat ~
will undoubtedly fetch broad grin on the faces OF
al the old 36th Ohio boys; though hatering enough
10 Of the 43th Ohio, implying it does that our
right won the fight alone, which none know to be
utterly false better than the 18th boys. also note
especially that Gen. HetE makes report of the
loss of his four cannon.
do not know whether not the survivors Of
the old Both Ohio that one Of these capt.
ured cannon secured by the strategic efforts OF
one Of our field officers and IN place Of being turned
in 10 the Government was forwarded 10 Springfield
o., where q j. stationed the soldiers lot in our
cemetery. where IL peacefully rests, yet ever pre-
senting q threatening front over our comrade'
graves 10 stands Ia a conspicuous position and IL
doubtless often visited by comrades Of the 54th.
calling up memories Of old campaigns. / mention
this, u viii also prove interesting object
worth the trouble Of looking up 10 ali the old 36tb
Ohio boys when they happen to be in our town.
Should you any Of your comrades be in Spring
field at any time Will be glad and proud to be OF
service IN any way. J. NJ KURTz 43th Ohio.
). I. BOOTH Station c, Cincinnati, 0.
The National tribune., 1888-08-02
YaIEnrde Again.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE Comrade
Weissenfiuh, of the 1st Dragons, in THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE of March l, makes an at
tempt to tell something about the battle OF
Valyerde, but it is mostly in laudation Of the
Dragons But I will pass him over and see
what A. B. Sampson has to say, man pre-
sumo who was not on the battlefield at all, from
the simple fact that Co. B, ID Colo. Cav, or
what was known at that time as Capt Dodd's
Independent Company, were the only volun-
teers on the field that day, except the lst New
Mexico (greasers) therefore all that he says
has been told him by men that were there.
At the time Valverde was fought the LIST was
in Colorado, bat the regiment was filled up,
and they reached Fort Union in time to take
part in the hard fought battle of Apache
Canyon. AS to the battle of Valverde it al
ways has been conceded that the Dragons
refused to do their duty, through the fault OF
their leader.
Ny company OBJ reached the field at a. m,
which is six miles north of Fort Craig, and de-
ployed on the left of McRae's battery. We
had not occupied that position long until we
received a charge from a company of Texan
Lancers, and we sent them back with fully one
half killed or wounded, without losing man
but in falling back Private Duffy had his leg
shot away by a grapeshot. The hard fighting
commenced when their whole force made a
charge on our battery, their force being three
to our one. Co. went into the fight 60 strong,
and had 43 killed and wounded, and this ratio
held good all through the command.
1t is matter of history that we got beauti-
fully whipped through Canby's bad general
ship. If we had had leader such as Capt
Wingate or Capt Dodd (afterWard Liest.- Col
Dodd), we would not have lost the battle.
was on the field and saw as much of the fgh;
as any one This is a true version Of the affair
and l call on any comrade of Co. b of the I'd
to come forward and eorroborate my statement
or criticize it. / would like to hear from them
in either case.-A. +. Brown, Co. b, I'd Colo
Cav, Hoyt, Colo