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Year: 1869

The editor of the Roanoke Nous is on the
rampage The only editorial in his paper is
devoted to the STANDARD. We are glad to
see that we have given him an idea, other
wise It is more than probable that he would
not have presented his readers with any
editorial. He says that he was away when
the other article appeared in the Neaos We
mistrusted something of the kind as the
editorials were much hetter than common.
Following the usual course of men who
know that truth is against them and who
have no arguments, he contents himself with
pronouncing the statements of the STAND
ARD false. He knows they are true but
adopts this as his only defence.


His editorials claim that Virginia is in
trouble He left his State when, according
to his professed belief, she needed his help.
Therefore he is renegade


Washington and Jefferson were both sup
porters. of the Union, hated traitors and
were opposed to slavery. We are controlled
by the same principles and are therefore
following their doctrines. The Democrats
can only find their leaders and prototypes
in Benedict Arnold, Aaron Burr and Judas
Iscariot. That they have faithfully copied
their models we are willing to .admit-nay
more, we think that Judas Iscariot would
be ashamed of the company of a modern
Democrat-even in hell ' Sd af5i 81


The editor of the Neacs asks if we are not
s'daily disseminating doctrines that are
dangerous to the true interests of the State
and her people 2" If advocating loyalty to
the government won for us by the blood of
our revolutionary forefathers is a dangerous
doctrine" then we are. If advocating the
right of every man to take part in the af-
fairs of the State is Dangerous doctrine.n y
then we are. II advocating every measure that
can benefit the people, and give to them the
prosperity which such traitors as the Demo-
cratic leaders have robbed them of is a
dangerous doctrine" then we are. IF such
doctrines are dangerous" then We acknow-
ledge the charge. But twenty thousand
majority of the people of North Carolina
have sustained us in our course, and by their
approval hurl back the lie upon its con-
temptible authors. 4s 8 81.


Our charge that be came into North Caro-
lima to teach disloyalty needs no further
proof than his own actions. Every issue of
his paper more than sustains our charge.


In conclusion we have to beg pardon of
our readers for devoting so much space to a
paper of whose existence they were before
unaware. In some cases the insignifcancc
of the assailant is lost sight of in wonder at
his impudence. @a Ha ~.
Year: 1869

An act of the General Assembly ratified
the 18th day of April, 1869, makes it mis-
demeanor for any person to disguise his
face or person, for the purpose of terrifying
or frightening any citizen, punishable by fine
and imprisonment in the county Jail and,
if any person, so disguised. shall commit
misdemeanor at common or statute law, he
must be adjudged guilty of a felony and
confined in the peuitentiary not less than
one nor more than ten years. The Governor
has issued his proclamation to the people,
and warned evil persons of the penalties of
the law. We trust it may have the desired
effect


Ignorance of the law does not excuse the
innocent offender. Fear of the penalty of
the law deters the wicked from wrong doing.
j Therefore we trust this proclamation may be
sent to every threshold, that innocent mask
ers, if there he such, may be warned, and
that the devilish members of the Ku Klux
Klan may read their fate We wish every
one of them could be set to cracking stones
and mixing mortar for building the walls of
penitentiary, for the future confinement of
better men than they have proven themselves
to he.


In but few localities of the State, as the
Governor says, do these armed marauders
prowl about In disguise. They have been
driven to the recesses of the cypress swamps
of Jones and other remote regions. But
there each and every peaceable citizen is en-
titled to the same protection we enjoy on
the streets of Raleigh, or the whole people
of the State are insecure. For if one citizen
can be frightened, or assaulted, with impu-
nifty and without redress, the Ku Klux will
take courage to extend their pestilential Or
der and its nefarious operations We hope
the Judges will enforce the law, and that
our Penitentiary will yet be built by the
Ku Klux Klan. b
Year: 1869

The Democratic papers having failed in
their efforts to establish q Confederacy, now
wish to destroy the Republic and form
one horse Monarchy. People of North Car
olina, do you not see how these men would
betray you if they but had the powers Cut
loose from the men who would deceive you,
and support no man and no party who is not
true to the Government left us by our fore
fathers.
Year: 1869

Judge Drummond, of the United States
Court, at Chicago, rendering decision on
Wednesday, regarding construction upon
bankrupt law. The court held that in case
OF lien upon the property of bankrupt.
the title to property is to be decided at the


time the proceedings in bankruptcy are COM
Year: 1869

The tone of the New York press still con-
tinues to be war-like, and it is evidently en-
deavoring to prejudice the public mind in
favor of an European war. it is to be sin
-cerely hoped that neither the people nor the
government will be misled by these sensa-
tional journals The United States can little
afford to enter upon another war when SO
little recovered from the effects of the re-
bcllion. The true policy of the United
States is to keep clear of all wars. If a
European war takes place it will give Ameri.
Ca all she wants without her having to lose a
single man or fire a single gun. Our true
policy isto await the progress of events.


The Agricultural Society of I;vncbburo, ia
Year: 1869

The editor ofthe Kent Ne,VS, publish
ed at Chestertown, Nd, in giving pub
licity to the following article, says sit
may be proper to state, for the informa-
ton of persons who are not acquainted
with Mr.. Dyre, that he is highly res
pectable and intelligent farmer, resid-
ing near Galeha, in this county" Those
who expect to ba dog bit should cut
and preserve it.


Elecampane is plant we'll known
to most persons, and it is to be found
in many OF our gardens. Immediately
after being bitten, take one and n-half
ounce of the root of the plGnt-the
green root is perhaps preferable, but
the dried will answer and may be found
in our drug stores, and was used by me
slice or bruise, put into pint of fresh
milk, boil down TO hall pint, strain,
and when cold drink fasting for at least
six hours afterwards. The next morn
ing, fasting, repeat the dose, using two
ounces of the root. On the third morn
ing take another dose, prepared as the
last, and this will be sufficient. 1t Is
recommended that a after each dose moth
ing be eaten for at least six hours.


IhaVe son who was bitten by mad
dog eighteen years ago, and four other
children in the neiGhborhood were also
bitten; they took the above dose, and
are alive and we'll at this day. And 1
have known number of others who
were bitten that applied the same rem


It is supposed that the root contains a
principal which, being taken up by the
blood in it's circulation, counteracts or
neutralizes the deadly effects of the vi
rus of hydrophobia.


1 feel so much confidence in this sim
Pile remedy that 1 am willing you
should give my name in connection
with this statement.


FRANKLIN DYRE.
Year: 1869

HIGH IIEELED BOOTs. The London Lancet
Sensibly diScnurSes upon this subject, and We
heartily endorse Its language. 1t says:


The custom Of wearing high boot heels,
and those too so much smaller than the ac,
tual heel of the wearer as to afford no solid
,upport, but only balancing point, is source
ot much mischief, In the first place, it throws
the centre Of gravity Of the body so lar forward
that free and gracefully erect carriage is I'M,
possible. Secondly, there being no firm sup
port to the heel, ladies are very apt 20 twist
the ankle suddenly BY over balancing them,
selves; and this is not only bad in itself, but
the fear of its occurrence makes them assume
a timld, miuciug gait. And thirdly, the effect
of driving the foot constantly forward into the
toe OF the boot, is to produce very ug y anC
painful distortion"
Year: 1869

An EPISODE or THE BOYLSTON BANK ROE
EERY.-Nlany curious tales arc related in re
gard to the recent robbery Of the BoylSton Ma
tioual Bank and its ruined depositorS. A
Young man, of very respectable connections,
had taken unto himself beautiful and charm
Irg wife on the Saturday preceding the rob
berry, The wedding had passed off happily,
and on Monday the young pair were to pro
coed oil their bridal tour. Travelling dresses
had been donned for the carly train, and eav-
ioc his new spouse, with trunks and bandboxcs
packed, the young Benedict tripped to the
tank to secure his little fortune. In the
midst OF an excited crowd, he learned from
the pale cashier the dreadful news. With
heavy heart he rushed home to his BRIDE
She said as she had taken him for better or
Tor worse, - she was prepared to share his for
tune, good or i'll. The wedding tour is aban.
doncd, ard the young couple are bent on max
ing the best OF their misfortune.
Year: 1869

% THB bill soon To Represented 20 Con-
eress to provide for. taking the Census
next year will create the Office OF
Deputy Commissioner for each Con.
gresslonAl district. The office will not
be very lucrative one; still we hope
It will not be allowed TO 60 begging.
Those Of our patriotic citizens In this
district who have an ambition TO get on
Uncle Sans pay roll would do we'll to
be on the look out for,it. Nothing like
beginning In time. nm - w. NJ
Year: 1869

We would urge the friends Of reform
in all parts of the county to organize
their forces, and prepare for vigorous
prosecution Of the canvass. The enemy
is willy and vigilant, and will steal a
march on their opponents if the latter
be caught mapping. All who desire a
change for the better in the administra-
ton of county affairs, the need Of which
is generally admitted, should try to
impress upon their neighbors the
necessity for decisive action, in
order that tho stain which now rests
upon tho, character Of the county may
be removed. Vigilance is the price of
liberty.
Year: 1869

The rainy season" of California is
shown by statistics to be Q slight shower in
comparison with the recent flood Al the
east The winter Of 166l-'62 was very
rainy in California, but the fall for the
whole season was only four times that
Of two days in New York o week or two
Year: 1869

advertisers, and to prevent any misunderstsnd-
ing, We have carefully prepared and sea ed the
rates of advertising IN the GAZETTE, for the year


ls6a, and present the following table of space
Year: 1869

The radical heart is always
hankering after q "strong govern
ment." It's attachment to republi-
canism or democracy is also a SHAM
though SHAM that, answers the
purpose until the time comes when
the mask can be conveniently cast
aside, when the wished for cone
man power" with or without a
crown looms up. Tn last weeks
Anti-Slauery STANDARD Wendell Phil
lips exclaims: .Ha


ooh for q Peter the Great, stern
as death and inexorable as fate
He reconstructed Russia, and made
out of barbarism civilized State.
The like problem waits with us to
be solved. When shall we see the
iron hand that will hold these dis
cordant elements till they crystal
ize into order and peace"


That is it ! "The iron hand. p
The Jacobins OF France were never
content until they got their "iron
hand" in o Bonaparte, and If our
Jacobins could only make q Bona,
parte or q Peter out of Grant, their
theory of Government would be in
q fair way Of realization.
Year: 1869

DEMOCRATS Of Elk, Madison,
Jackson, Brown, Swan, Vinton,
Knox, Wilkesyillc, Eagle, Harrison,
Clinton, and Richland Townships
you all know that Saturday after
noon next is the time fixed for Sc
Letting delegates in your respective
townships. Now, we would again
urge you to select the soundest and
most popular men you havo-men
who will be sure to come as repre-
sentatives to the Convention on
Monday next. Let us have full
delegations from every township =
let not one delegate remain athomo
on that day Let us have the
largest Convention ever held in the
county! Let the oldme who have
grown gray in the glorious old Democrat
ic ranks be present and aid in the Sc
lection Of delegates that will attend the
convention, and then let all como Des-
potism is forging chains to bind US ana
our posterity TO The car Of Imperialism,
and We need your advice and COUNSEL
We desire also to SEQ the young men of
the party here on that day, and also all
other good and true men of whatever po-
! litical antecedenls, who are the friends Of
the Union, the Constitution, the rights of
the States, and the wei are of the white
man as the primary and leading object.


Then come out, and consult together
and speak out boldly against the party
that seek to trauple down the principles
Of self. government, and rivet the collar
Of gerfdom upon the necks Of the people
and at the same timO send good and true
men to represent you in State Convention,
with full instruction not to give up the
old Democratic ship SO long as there is q
single roy of hope Of saving fragment
of our cherished institutions. ROmem
Der that liberty Is worth price; and
should the Democracy succeed, the ''far-
eat fabric Of human government at ever
rose to animate the hopes Of civilized
man." will he invigorated with new life,
und our country again blessed with peace,
prosperity and happiness But should
the Radicals prevail, then indeed is the
blackness of darkness before the people,
and the never ending tread of central
ICED despolism will ring in the ears of
the people like the knell Of death, and
will be echoed lack from the grave of
departed liberty.
Year: 1869

Grants new organ, "Zhe Hnpe-
raIi8t' praises the Grand Army Of
the Republic, and tells precisely the
number Of fighting men it can bring
into the field at San hours notice. "
1t says: at is a disciplined army
of four hundred thousand strong.
This silent, unnoticed army garri-
sons the entire North Certain
cabalistic notices have clearly in
dicated before that this advocate of
monarchy was the confidential or
gan of the "Grand Army of the
Republic" The "Grand Army of
the Republic" drilling to overthrow
the Republic and establish mon
archy, is really fitting finale to
the reign Of universal hypocrisy and
deviltry which has been supreme
ever since the election of Lincoln.
Year: 1869

IT Is impossible for DAN Will & Bros
to keep assortment Of Goods in their House
q month OFF went AARON again last
Monday to purchase another fine lot oi
Goods for the present season. The goods
he selects are 20 attractive and please
everybody so well thathe has 10 60 for
q new lot every month or oftener. The
new assortment viii arrive this week.
Since enlarging their Store Room, goods
60 off faster and the number of customers
have increased Hurry and see the new
styles that that will be open in three or
four days .rr
Year: 1869

Grant has received a cask of wine
from California as present. Thc
donors name is not given, but we
shall find out who it is when the
next appointment coming from that
State is announced.
Year: 1869

THE RAIL ROAD ELECTION HAS PASSED
INTO HISTORY OF THE PAST. Our peo-
pie have gone about their usual business
and all seems ''to be quiet on the Poto-
mac" What will again occur to calliforth
an expression of opinion from our citizens
at the ballot box, we are not prophet
enough to determine. But of this, our
people may rest assured, that nothing will
be left undone, which should be done, On
the part of leading citizens, including our
standing Railroad committee, to bring the
iron horse to our village. We have already
been long enough hid from the outside
world, and we believe, that out of the late
railroad excitement. and from the watch
full efforts of those whose business, it is to
watch, we shall eventually, receive that
which we so much need, rail road. We
care not which way it comes from, the
south, or the west for either road will
drive the other to completion. Then acet-
come and aid to the first one, and to both,
if we get them.
Year: 1869

GREEN BAY-Disastrous FIire.-The
AdUocate says that at about midnight on
the evening of the % inst the watcaman
at the Howard foundry discovered that the
engine room of the Fort Howard grist mill
was on fire. He Immediately gave the
alarm and some Of the neighbors were soon
on the ground. There was no combustible
material in the engine room except the
roof, pile Of slabs and a few steps leading
up to the wooden door connecting it with
the main building, which was Of brick
1t seemed highly improbable that the mill
would burn, but for various reasons which
we have not time to fully explain-delay in
getting into the mill, delay in getting up
steam in the steam fire engine, a scarcity
of water pals, &c., &c.,-the fire gradually
worked through the door and soon enveI-
oped the huge structure in its embrace.


The destruction of this mill is a public
as well private calamity. The mill was
new, in fact but just put in running order,
contained four run Of stone and all IL G
modern improvements, and was one Of the
best mills on the river 1t was a frame
building veneered with brick, and was fire
stories high, including basement and lJft,
aud cost nearly S35, 900.
Year: 1869

sa~ The Door County AdUOcate says,
the propeller 7ruesdeH attempted to make
a trip to Green Bay last week. She went
about 5 miles south of Little Sturgeon and
found the ice too thick for the success of
the attempt On her way back she ran in
to that Bay almost up to the lower mill
where the ice stopped her. She unloaded
some freight and passengers on the ice and
cleared for more open water.
Year: 1869

THE JURY.-In justice to Mr.. FrancI,
the Clerk of the Court we should say,
that he is in no way to be blamed for the
error committed in the drawing Of the jur,
ors for our next term Of court. He bat
followed instructions given him, which in
stuctions, at the time, were supposed to
be correct, by the entire bar Of the county,
but which Judgment decision of our courts
have pronounced erroneous. We will have
a jury term Of court some day, and when
we have one, it will be a good one.
Year: 1869

nsAWe publish on the inside of this
paper, the greater part Of the message
written for President Grant by Secretary
Fish, Boutwell, and others. We have, for
want of space, left out small part of the
document. The part left out referred to
Indian matters, and did not amount to
anything. In fact we might as we'll have
omitted the whole of the message, for the
same reason, as We fail to see anything
very brilliant in the thing But the docu-
ment coming, as is supposed, from the
chief magistrate of the nation, will be
looked for and read with interest by our
readers. 1t will be seen that MIR. Grant
stands with the Radical element of Congress
il all things.
Year: 1869

RETURNED.-The tug Kitty Smoke re-
turned on last Tuesday morning, from
Baileys Harbor, after nearly week S
cruise. She was there attempting to pull
offthe scow Blue Bel which went on the
rocks in that vicinity, recently, laden with
lumber and shingles. Her efforts proved
futile, however, and the tug returned to
this port as above stated. |. is feared that
the scow's bottom is so badly damaged that
it will be useless to get her off.
Year: 1869

TURKEY! TURKEY why don't some
one bring the starving editor of this paper
a good fat turkey for Chistmas? He has
lived on salt pork and molasses. for the last
six weeks. Some one have mercy on him.
Year: 1869

A BLusH.-What mysterious thing
is blush that a single word, look or
a thought should send that inimitable


carnation over the check, like the soft
tints OF summer sunset Strange, too,
that it is only the face, the human face,
that is capable of blushing ! The hand


or the feet does not turn red with mod.
esty or shame any more than the glove
or the sock which GOV srs it. II is the
face that is the Heaven of the soul
There may be traced the intellectual
phenomena, with confidence amount.
ing to moral certainty. A single blush
should put the in6del to shame, and to
prove to him the absurdity Of his blind


doctrine Of chance. s
Year: 1869

Postmaster GENERAL CREsweLL will
enter upon the duties of his office this after.
noon. First Assistant Postmaster General
Skinner has charge of the department, taoasa
the business occupying his attention is very
hight Not much activity will prevail till after
the reorgan izaion under the new Postmaster
General.
Year: 1869

1t is unfortunate that Mr.. Schenck,
in the House, and Mr.. Sherman, in
the Senate, have mixed up the
authorization of gold contracts with
matters Of a totally different nature.
The House bill associates the ques


ton with a pledge to pay the Five
twenties in coin, while the Senate
bill embraces what purports to be
a general financial scheme. Now,
desirable as it is to send forth some
emphatic and binding declaration of
principle in regard to the Govern


ment bonds, and to construct plan
that shall lessen the burden of the
debt, and prepare the way for re-
turn to a sound financial condition,
there is no reason for tacE1ing either
proposition to that legalizing tran
sactions in coin. That is plain
and easy affair, and one so much
needed that its success should not
be endangered by connecting it with
provisions which will encounter
opposition and possibly defeat.
There seems not the slightest prob
ability of enacting any general
financial plan this session, and even
so apparently simple thing as an
avowal of national good faith is
certain to open the whole subject Of
the bonds, inviting debates and
counter propositions by which the
gold contract part Of the bill will
be hidden from view and lost.


Instead Of incumbering the gold
contract question with extraneous
provisions, we hope to see it brought
forward singly and decided on its
merits. No reason has been given
or can be given, for defeating OF
delaying the change proposed. Il
invades no mans rights and jeop.
ardizes no mans interests. 1t only
invests with legality transactions
which are already of every day oc
currence, and facilitates arrange
ments which will be dependent upon
the voluntary action ofthe contract
ing parties. 1t neither compels
sellers to fix gold values nor buyers
to pay IN other tnan currency; al
it does is to allow both to arrange
gold prices to their mutual salts
faction. and on that basis to con
duct their business Why this lib
erty was ever denied we are at ;
loss to understand. Why it should
be withheld after the classes di
rectly concerned are known to de,
| sire it, is a mystery which none ir
| House or Senate has attempted to
explain.


The enactment of the measure is
expedient on other grounds. Be
sides being a source of business
convenience. it will be useful as Z
preliminary to the return of specie
payments, The latter contingency