smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

MORE SHOOTING IN JONES CoUNTY.-Da-


vid Green. young man, was shot in Jones


county on Wednesday last. The New Beme


Times, from which we get the information,


says:


We are glad to lay before our readers the facts


in regard to the shooting of young Green, and


convince them that in all probability the affair


cannot be construed into political or sectional


one. Capt. Mowers was on the spot as he gen.


orally is, and gives us these facts:


He went to Jones county in company with
JOS P Parrott on business connected with
his duties as detective, and fortunately was
there at the time the shooting occurred He in
company with Parrott and Sheriff Pierce of


Jones county went to the house where Green


lay, and learned from him what little he


knew of the affair, which was that when one


man fired, Mr.. Green's mule started on a


run. Repairing to the scene of the tragedy, the
officers found within two rods of where Green
was shot little ditch dug and blinds made of


brush &C., put up in front of it, and at daylight
yesterday morning the footprints of two men
were plainly to be seen. Taking the exact meas


ure, the three men started in pursuit OF the Grim
inals and traced what they supposed to be one of
| them to the house of Mr.. Brock. The other
went in an opposite direction. Here they found
| colored man named John Isaac Green. He
had in his possession rifle loaded with thirty
five buck shot, and the shoes of the man exactly
| matched ole pair of the tracks at the "blind."
| His revolver had not been discharged, but SO
| strong seemed the evidence, that he was ar
| rested. David Green says that he had some
| trouble with this celored man a long time
| ago, about mule that had been stolen, and
| Sheriff Pierce states that David Green was
once arrested for committing rape on the eolored


mans sister. The act was proven but evidence


was brought to prove that no resistance was Of


ferred, and the charge of rape consequently did
net hold good. The colored map declares his
| iphocence. He WIN have an exam3Eation before
apustice of the Peace in Jones COUNTY to day.
David Green was shot in the back with slugs,
one entering the back of his head, two in the


back of his neck two in bis right elbow, two in
each side of the small of his back, and one in
the hip, and if there had been sufficient amount
| of powder in the musket, the victim would have
been completely shattered. The other person


who was associated with the prisoner is not yet
| in the hands of the officer, though Sheriff Pierce


expresses the opinion that he will soon be ap-
| pretended.
Year: 1869

We see by the Sentinel that meeting of
the citizens of Perquimans county was held
on the 18th inst, at which various resolu-
tions concerning taxation were adopted, to
what purpose, however, we cannot determine.
Its character, we presume, was much of the
same kind as the conventions usually gotten
up bv the editor of the Sentinel. We see
that copies of the proceedings were ordered
to be forwarded for publication to the
STANDARD and Sentinel. We have received
no copy, but perceive that the Sentinel has.
Therefore, if we had no other reason, we
could not publish them, as we never take
our news at second hand.
Year: 1869

An old negro man came to town last week al
ter bringing something to eat to a son of his
whom he said some disguised men had carried
off from the Coalfeld Is miles from here) for the
purpose-as they said-of putting him in Jail at
this place. 1t seems that his son had threatened
to rayish white woman in that section. But
the ole man didn't find his boy here. We reckon
he was lost."-HiHsboro Recorder


The attempt at wit, in announcing the
"loss "-or as may be interpreted-the muir
der of "boy," argues depraved state of
morals, and lawless spirit, well calculated
to keep up continual broI between the
wo races in North Carolina. We have no
doubt, ourselves, about the fate of the 'boy"
not for any crime committed, but upon
the pretext of a threat.


1t is horrible to contemplate the fact, that
men in disguise are taking the law into their
own hands, and by SO doing, are Inaugural
ting bloody civil war; Such conduct will
most assuredly lead to that end


If the "boy" really made the threat, he
deserved punishment, but such punishment
only, as is provided by law. The crime
threatened, is worse than murder itselfbut,
the crime was not perpetrated, and no set of
men had the right to commit p...rdIs. on the
Itrspniof the party ta,d to have made the
GtTedt


1t is not at all surprising, that Governor
Holden should feel deep concern for the
fate of the State, when he is appealed to by
letter, received through every available
channel, TOR help and protection against the
desper; te bands of robbers and murderers,
who swarm in our State. He has determin-
ed, let the consequences be what they may,
toput stop to this reign of terror; and every
man who opposes good order, is not only q
bad man at heart, but is an open enemy to
the peace and prosperity of the State. 'Let
us have peace" The cry comes from every
quarter, yet there is no peace, no security o.
person or property. We must and will have
peace
Year: 1869

The new hotel, north of the capitol, will
undoubtedly be in readiness for the reception
of visitors by the 10th of October. All the
rooms on the third floor have been compile,
ted, and on the second floor, few days
will suffice to finish the rooms. On the
first floor eight rooms have been completed
with certainty of completing the whole
in good time This magnificent building
will be provided with gas and water pipes
in every room, and throughout the passages


When completed out-and'out, this house
will vie with any similar establishment in
the South.
Year: 1869

The Asheville Pioneer is "glad to see that
the work on the Eastern Division OF the
Western North Carolina Railroad is progres
sing quite fairly. We notice that hands are
engaged in grading but a few miles from
Asheville. 1t would be well if the President
DR.. Mott would instruct the contractor who
has the contract nearest Asheville, to put q
force to work here at once, in order to
complete the road at the earliest possible
momentn
Year: 1869

The Journal Of Commerce says David Gar
ncs prisoner, being allowed to take little
outdoor recreation in the back yard of the
jail in New Berne, extended his visit out
side of prison bounds, and has not since
been heard from.
Year: 1869

We understand that some of the Robson
county robbers, who escaped from that
county during the recent search, are said to
be lurking in the swamps of Little Pee Dee,
in South Carolina. They were seen and
fired upon by a gentleman, lately.
Year: 1869

MRS GTrNGER, who is now in our Northern
cities, is beginning to send on her stock of Mil
linery We have seen some beautiful Bonnets
and Hats, the real French patterns, and have not
the least doubt that there is rich treat in store
for our ladies on the day of opening.
Year: 1869

STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR The Ex-
cutive Committee of the N. C. Agricultu-
i Society respectfully request the various
apers of the State to announce that special
premiums will be given for products, ma
chimes and other articles not mentioned in
the published list which are deemed worthy.
They invite the people elsewhere to bring
whatever they may wish to exhibit, the de-
sire of the Committee being to encourage
every natural interest of the State.
Year: 1869

1 take pleasure in stating that l have examined
clan, and think they are Of the best material and
constructed on scientific principles.
would advise those in need of glasses to call
on him.


Very respectfully,
Year: 1869

We learn that letters have frequently been
received at the Executive Department,
making enquiries in regard to the time at
which the penitentiary stockade will be
ready for the reception of prisoners confined
IN the jails of the different counties. We are
authorized to say that it is the opinion Of
the Commissioners having in charge the
erection of the penitentiary, that the stock
ade will be finished about the Goth of No
vember or 1st of December at farthest, and
that due notice will be given of the fact.
Year: 1869

Food makes blood; blood makes the body. If
the blood be pure, the body is healthy. Soft we
are not in health, we know some impurities are
lurking about which must be removed, and the
sooner the better.


Brandreths Pills renaoue all from the system Which
nature needs no longer.


The wonderful cures effected by Brandreth's
Pills have arrested the attention of enlightened
physicians. Upwards of five thousand now use
them in their daily practice, and two hundred
have given their written testimony as to their
innocence and value, as cleansers of the bowels
and blood. t.-
Their untold value is to those living in settle
ments where doctors can only be had at great
expense For if you are sick, you have only to
fake one or more doses of Brandreth's Fills to
Ast cured. Full Directions IRE with each box.
t(Sold by all Druggists.
Year: 1869

Next to integrity and smartnoss,


courtesy is the most desirable capital


and the most available for a young


man. Those who possess it, if they


have brains and energy, are as certain


to 60 up, as a kite is with fair wind


when the bslly-band is right Itis so


rare commodity us to attract atten.


tion at once. AT railroad stations, in


the postofiice, in banking houses, at


the counters Of leading newspapers,
if one gets a civil answer and does
not get his head snapped off, it at
tracts attention. If a young man
gets up to let an aged person sit down
in the cars, tho whole company exam
inc him from his boots to bis hair. If
a gentleman offers a lady his scat in
the cars, she takes IL with a bounce,
and if there is a vacancy, instead of
making room for The gentleman who
got up, three ladies will form the let
ter V, and occupy three sitlings, 1T
was not so with the merchants of
olden times, and with the successful
men who laid the foundation of New
York business charter. The old mer-
chants were not only their own por-
ters, book-keepcrs and statesmen, but
they did everything well and every
thing eourteously. They were not
only thoroughly honest, but they
were considerate, attentive, and stu
died politeness as an element of sue
cess. Old men who knew John Jacob
Astor, speak of his genial, pleasant,
affable manners. His attention to his
customers was nntiring, and no
amount Of stubbornness or fault find
ing could trouble bis placid spirit, 1t
was a positive pleasure to do business
with him. The names Of his associ.
ates in business who have outlived the
oblivion which has assigned so many
to a nameless grave, were distin-
guished for a like spirit of kindness
and courtesy. .fsa ,r-,
Year: 1869

We learn that the whole of the ar
rangements for the Inauguration of
General Grant will be- such as to MAKE Q
it worthy of the great occasion. 1t
is resolved to avoid the confusion that
has attended most of these former
quadrennial displays. To this end
tho executive committees will be com.
posed of leading men in Congress and
the District of Columbia. After full
consultation, 1t has been determined
to ask Congress for the use of the ro-
tunda of the Capitol for the ball in
the evening, resOrving tho old hall of
the House for the banquet, and the
corridors on the same floor for PRONE
nades, &c. II is contended that, as
the inauguration of Gen Grant marks
an imporlapt era in history, it should
be commemorated in an imposing
manner, and that as the civic ceremo-
nies of the day are to commence in
the Capitol, those Of the night should
take place there also. The policemen
of that great building, knowing il.
thoroughly, would be able to preserve
perfect order and to prevent all spo-
liation or violence. AS the committee
of arrangements will be composed of
Senator'S, Representatives and citi-
GERS, who will be responsible for the
safetylof the public property ahd the
preservation Of the peace, the propo-
sition seems to US worry Of the at
tention OF Congress Washington
Chronicle.
Year: 1869

ALL opposition to repeal of the Ten
ure of.oiiicc hill came from the Radical
ranks. The Democrats were opposed to
its passage, and voted for its repeal
But the leading meu Of the Radical par.
ty, those who desire Congress to be en-
PermdHcHcr, are not willing to see power
pass from their hands, and hence they
opposed movement for weakening
themselves and adding to the strength
of the President. These plotters and
schemers are in favor of a radical alter
alton of our form of government. They
would put chains upon the people, and
bind them TO the car of despot, But
they wish Congress TO be the despot,
not the President. They are n favor OF
bayonets, when the people are TO be
pricked into subiection, bat do not like
these small triangular pieces of steel
when turned in their direction and mas
tered by other hands. They have the
fate of the men who figured in the
French Revolution before their eyes,
who, after deluging the str, cts of Paris
with blood, died upon the guillotine
they had erected, and through the
agency of their own political friends
There is a division in the ranks of the
opposition, and Justice will yet overtake
the men who have plundered the Treas
my, wounded the nation, and struck
down State and individual rights with
a nailed hand.
Year: 1869

Experiments with reynard and ami
mails of the rodent tribe have demon
strated the fact, says the Cincinnati
Commercial, that it is easier by far to get
into a trap than out of one. Uxorious
gentlemen who have embarked in rash
enterprises, such as supporting two
wives at the same time, have been
learned to apply this lesson to created
objects that are animated with a much
higher principle than brute matter.
Such persons once caught, rarely escape
with a disposition to again indulge in
similar luxuries. But we have heard OF
gentleman in this city, renowned for
gallantry and fortune, who has just got
out of a scrape of this kind, so
far, unscathed. This gentleman for
several months ran two es.
tablishmentS, home and foreign de.
partment. Last week his business be.
coming slack, he began to feel the en-
barrassment of having the expense OF
these two establishments deducted from
the profits of the store every week, and
determined to break one of them up
In pursuance of this determination, he
paid the last months rent of the least
favored house up to date, and one bright
afternoon he took the least favored wo-
man out riding on the avenue. The car
riage had barely turned the corner when
two large furniture cars backed up in
front of the house. The car men opened
the door of the house (Which, by
the way, was on Freeman street)
hastily collected all the furni-
ture, staple and fancy, the
dwelling contained, chucked it all into
the wagons-sofas, chairs, bedsteads
carpets, pictures and all-and in les:
than an hour from the time of their ap.
pearance had completely emptied the
house, locked it up, left il desolate, anC
driven their cars off, nobody know!
where. The gentleman and lady re
turned from their drive in due course
of time, but did not go to the house to
gether. He got out of the carriage a.
the Brighton House, and represented
that he had business to attend to in the
lower part of the town, jumped on thu
street car, directing the driver of tn,
turnout to take his wife home, and g
from thence to the stable.


The wife was driven to her domicil
and was astounded beyond measure tC
find it perfectly empty, and as desolat'
as if it had never beea occupied. Sh,
went to her husbands place of business
to seek an explanation of the mystery
but found that his Office was occupied
by other Parties-that his name haC
been painted from the sigu-and, il
short, that he had fed the town, afte
squaring up his accounts and re
tiring from the office, which he had oc
cupied but a short time. The wife, b!
the aid of some of her friends, obtained
clue as to the direction taken by he
fugitive husband, and started last Fri
day morning to hunt him up, and EN-
force her claim to his support and pro
faction
Year: 1869

A SENSIBLE English judge lately in
structed jury to give moderate dam
ages in breach of promise case, be-
cause it was ! most miSchevOus thing
TO "frighten man into marrying a
woman he did not like by heavy dam
ages. 1t is much better for the girl
that she should find ont his dislike be-
fore than after marriage"
Year: 1869

GEN. GRANT may be entirely sincere
in his expressed determination to re-
ducc the Government expenses, but how
can he stand up against the influence
of his political friends, that will bear
upon him with a weight like that of
the sky upon the shoulders of Atlas :
How many of his Radical friends would
be standing 10y his side at the end of
his first year or first half-year ifhe were
to put down his foot upon all the Radi-
cal rings that will be formed in antici-
patton OF his aid, and resist the thou
sands of appeals tEat will be made to
him for his support of unnecessary and
eNtravagant appropriations
Year: 1869

during the vacation. To each of these
the sum ofS1GO was given. The State
Superintendent was informed that s2oO
would be placed at his disposal if he
would see that the teachers Of the State
were furnished with journal of educa-
ton.
Year: 1869

TIE New York World has discovered
Nat horse tongues are sold in that city
ss beef tongues. The former are thin,
and have a hole at the root, while the
latter are broad and without any hole
~ oil
Year: 1869

half of the female portion Of our population are
seldom in the enjoyment Of good health, or, TO
use their own expression, never feel we'll
They are languid, devoid of all energy, extreme
ly nervous, and have no appetite.


To this class of persons the BITTERS or the
TONIC, is especially recommended.
Year: 1869

The experiment has just been made sue
cessfuIly in ST. Louis. A writer gives the
following description ofthe m0das operandt.
"On entering toe room we noticed sort Of
miniature Turkish dome standing on the
foor, about six feet high FIVE feet vide and
six aud half feet long. In front Of this
stood camera, and within, chair and
steadying apparatus Near the top and at
the left hand front Of this structure was
clock lamp for burning and feeding the
magnesium wire that furnished the light for
the art-pu:poses required in photography.
In moment Fitzgibbon and bis assistants
announced that plate was ready, and inVi-
ted one of the company to sit for his photo
graph. lie entered the rear Of the mosque
shaped structure, seated himself, the camera
was adjusted, a match applied to the mag
nesium wirc, aud beautiful and brilliant
light resulted. which in one half minute
produced as fne a picture of the sitter as
was ever seen by daylight. The result was
perfect. aud the novelty Of having one pic
ture taken by night will draw crowds to Fitz-
gibbon as soon as he opens to the pubic,
which will be on Monday next. But novelty
IS not the only idea in this wonderful process.
Its artificial light for Photographic purposes
is fully equal to sunlight in the best hours
Of the day, and makes it possible to do the
best of work at late hoars 10 the afternoon,
as well as on rainy and cloudy days, when
the sun is hidden The same light will also
print from the negative plate as well as BY
day, and hence an evening sitter who may
be in haste, can have packages of photograph
cards all ready by the morning. 1t Is ex-
quisitely adapted for parlor and sick room
pictures, which have heretofore been next
TO impossible. The darkest recess in the
darkest cellar may be thus photographed as
well as under the most fortunate circum-
stances with natural light. It is marvel
Of progressive art, and as useful as l. Is
wonderful.
Year: 1869




The first great lesson young man should
learn Is that he knows nothing. The earlier
aud the more thoroughly this lesson is
learned the better A home-bred youth
growing up in the light of parental admira-
ton, with everything to foster his vanity
and self-esteem, is surprised to find, and
often unwilling to acknowledge, the supe-
riority of other people. But he is eompell-
ed TO learn his own insigni6canoe; his airs
are ridiculed, his blundeIs exposed, his
wishes disregarded, and he Is made to cut
a sorry figure, until his sef-conceit is abased,
and he feels that he knows nothing.


When young man has thoroughly COM
pretended the fact that be knows nothing,
and that, intnnsieally, he is but of little
value, the next lesson Is that the world
cares nothing about him. He is the sub
iect of no man s overwhelming admiration;
neither petted by the one sex, nor envied
by the other he has to take care of himself
He will not be noticed TIT he becomes no
ticeable; he viii not become noticeable IN
I'll he does something TO prove that he Is
of some use to society. No recommenda-
ton or introduction viii give him this, or
ought to give him this he must do some
thing to be recognized as somebody.


The next lesson is that of patience. A
man must learn to wait as well as work, and
to be content with those means Of advance
ment in life which be may use with integ-
rity and honor. Patience is one of the most
difficult lessons to learn. 1t is natural for
the mind to look for immediate results.


Let this, then, be understood at starting:
that the patient conquest of difficulties
which rise in the regular and legitimate
channels Of business and enterprise is not
only essential in securing the success which
a young man seeks in life, but essential to
that preparation Of the mind requisite for
the enjoyment of success, and for retaining
it when COINED 1t is the general rule, in
all the world and in all time, that unearned
success is curse.
Year: 1869

First-To think that the more a man
eats, the fatter and stronger he will become.


Second-To believe that the more hours
children study at school the faster they
learn.


Third-Toconelude that fexercise is good
for the health, the more violent and ex-
hausting it is, the more good is done.


Fourth-To imagine every hour taken
from sleep is an hour gained.


Fifth-To act on the presumption that
the smallest room in the house is large
enough to sleep in.


Sixth-To argue that whatever remedy
caused one to feel Immediately better, is
good for" the system, without regard to
more ulterior effects. The soothing syr-
up for example, does stop the cough Of
children, and does arrest diarrheai only to
cause, a little later, alarming commissions or
the more fatal inflammation of the brain, or
water on the brain; or at least. always pro-
tracts the disease.


Seveuth-To commit an act which IS felt
IN ltSeiE to be preJudlclal, nOplng that some
how or other it may be done in your case
with impunity.


Eighth-To advise another to take a rem
edy that you have not tried on yourself or
without making special inquiry whether all
the conditions are alike.


Ninth-To eat without an appetite or to
continue to eat after it has been satisfied,
hoping to crafty the taste.


Tenth-To eat hearty supper for the
pleasure experienced during the brief time
it is passing down the throat. at the expense
of a whole night of disturbed sleep, and
weary waking in the morning.


Eleventh-To remove a portion of the
clothing Immediately after violent exercise,
when the most stupid draymsn in New
York knows that if be does not put cover
Year: 1869

! PRUDENT old gentleman offers the fol-
lowing rules sor self-governmeut:


Always sit next the carver, if you can at
dinner.


Ask no woman her age.


Be civil to all rich uncles and aunts.


Never joke with policeman.


Take no notes with you 10 fancy bazaar
nothing but postal.


Your oldest coat, of course for an evening
party.


Don't play chess with widow.


Never contradict man who studies.


Pail down the blind before you put on
your wig.


Make friends with the steward on board
steamer there's no knowing how soon you
may be placed in his power.


In every strange house it is as well to
inquire where the brandy is kept, only think
if you were taken i'll in the middle Of the
night


Never answer a crossing sweeper; pay
him or pass silently and quickly on. One
word and you are lost.


Keep your own secrets. Tel no human
being you dye your Whiskers.


Write not one more letter than you can
help. The man who holds a large cores.
pondence is martyr tied, not to the stake,
but to the post


Wind up your conduct like watch, once
every day, examine minutely whether you
are fast OF slow