The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01
MOST POPULAR CITIZEN
NO CITIZEN Is CLASSED WITH
JULIAN S. CARR IN PUB
Lie SPIRIT.
CORVALLIS AND HIS ROADS IN THE STATE
A Visit to The Spot Where Johnson Surrendered
to Sherman. The Cricket Was Chirp-
ing on the Field Of Mars.
Editorial Correspondence Richmond
Christian Advocated

In a recent run across the Roanoke
| made a visit to the famous plahta-
ton of General Julian $. Carr-"Occo-
neechee" 1t is a dream of beauty ana
rare object lesson in high tillagd The
situation combines every advantage.
The railway is near enough for conve-
nience and distant enough to deaden
its noise. The residence was erected
in 1740. 1t has been enlarged and
modern improvements added There
are parks of great oaks, fields in best
filth, herds of Jerseys, droves of swine
of high grade. This plantation is
broken into wooded heights and the
rich bottoms of the Emo. The ave
nues are like city streets. The barns
were erected with the latest arrange
ments. The dairy is Il study. The
rooms are meat as a pin" The floor
and sides are of marble. The best APP
paratus for buttermaking is in use.
The butter is yellow as gold and hard
as a hickory nut. The human hand
seldom touches the product. Machin-
cry, secured to cleanliness, does the
work There are hives that yield the
richest honey, in cutest little frames.
The hennery is scientific brooding
house. The stables contain quite a
number of animals whose sfres and
dams have worldwide fame. One colt
cost $500 for It's parentagc. A mare
was brought out that is the swiftest
half-mic animal in america. The stalls
contained beauties. The farmer seeking
the genuine article can secure Shropshire
sheep. Black Essex, or Duroc Jersey or
Poland China swine. And such Jersey
calves! We all know, TO our grief what
frauds are practiced on us by ordering
from loudly advertised breeders North
ward Here at home are the choice
strains suited to the Middle and South
ern States.
CORNWALIIS IN CAROLINA.
Across the picturesque Emo is the an
cient hamlet Of Hillsboro, once the capi-
tai of North Carolina and the head
quarters of CORVALLIS for awhile dur
ing the War of the Revolution. | saw
a lane on the "Occoneecnee" pIanta-
ton. the work of matchmaking by this
British general And in tile village
was il sleeet Of his production. The
bell nov on the court house in Hills
boro w.. the gift of King George. On
the thither side of the Emo, III full view
from the grounds of General Carr. is
a residence, whose brick were brought
by sail vessels from England to New
bern and by wagons from that port TO
these high lands. In the halcyon days
this neighborhood was the home of
notables. There were princely planters
with large estates and an army of Afri-
cans. fat, jolly, contented. And from
this village or nearby farms We're. Sc
lected Senators for Congress two We're
neighbors. There seems to be a unani-
nous wish of the people of North Caro-
lima to have another Senator from the
picturesque hills along the Emo From
all sections of Carolina and from all
classes there is the one desire that Cen
eral Carr represent his native State i'll
the Senate at Washington He is,
without question, the most popular citi-
zen. The commonwealth never had Il
more loyal son. He has poured out
money without stint for the welfare OF
the State. The University, the charity
institutions, the colleges have received
munificent aid from his purse. No citi-
zen is classed with him in public spirit
Whenever there is need of funds for
any Carolina display whether in mill
tary affairs or agricultural exhibition
the public turn to the farmer of the
Emo If the old Confederates are in
want the fact is made known at Coco
neechee.' He is the commandment Of
the veterans. In politics, he is a
Democrat of Democrats. The State WAS
lost to the party some years ago. He
never lost heart. He planned, labored,
cheered, paid. When there was an
empty treasury and despair everywhere,
one man never gave up or closed his
purse. His contributions TO the party
camp chest ran up into thousands of
dollars. A .traveler in the State hears
toned in the State.
THE TOGA OF MACON.
He is in his prime, Of noble presence,
cultured, gifted in Speech and with
out spot or wrinkle" on his character
Malice has been impotent even to in
vent a charge against him. The Meth
odists are justly proud of a member who
has illustrated the compatibility Of
Christianity with public career in poll
tics. Happy and thrice happy the COM
monwealth that can command the SER
vices of such citizen, who would add
dignity and honor to the Senate and
worthily wear the toga of Macon. We
take it the seat in the Senate will be
filled by General Carr as the decree OF
the citizens of all ranks and condition.
ii is difficult to conceive that this com
monwealth so largely made up Of
Christian gentlemen and intelligent peo-
pie, would permit any citizen to Sc
riously stand against so complete char
acter and fit a candidate.
We make the observation as a by
stander, but one deeply concerned that
the Republic shall have Senators Of in
tegrity and balanced wisdom. The be-
havior of that Chamber has run down
its ancient renown. And as o Christian
journalist, it is duty OF no mean
decree to champion such citizen as
Julian $. Carr for his virtues and his
public spirit.
WHERE THE WAR ENDED.
Near the railroad and in full view be-