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Year: 1874

A MARROW EsCAPE-A very amusing incident
occurred during the week, which came near re-.
sultng disastrously to one OF our Auburn


bloods. The young gentleman had called to
leave parcel Of merchandise on Union street.


and after delivering the goods, fingered in pleas


ant conversation with q young lady until, con-
sulting his Watch, found it time to be back to
the store Being some distance from the gate.


and deslrous OF saving time, and probably with
view to display his agility to the young lady,


made leap to scale the picket fence, but his
pedal extremities being heavier than he calcu.
lated and the fence, perhaps, beyond his capac-
ity, the point of picket caught in mis- garment
at the angle OF the lower extremties, and sus-
pended him head down. In this condition the
young man made such fearful struggles to ex-
tricate himself that the young lady was afraid to
approach him. Stitch by stitch his garment
gradually gave way, making rent to his foot.
At the crack of the last stitch our hero embraced
mother earth in a most hearty but unlovely man
ner. About the time the young man had picked
himself up, and was, with one hand on his
knee, bowling himself out of the gate. gathering
In the flowing garments, the mother of the
young lady made her appearance, which added
to his confusion. Yet the matron, in the
kindest manner possible, invited him into the
house, and suggested if he would lay himself on
the sewing machine, she would repair the gar
ment without the trouble of disrobing. To this
kind offer the young man gracefully declined,
and continued bowling himself down the street.
Year: 1874

AT HoME,-During the holidays our Repre-
sentatives have been among us, and as evidence
that their acts thus far are eminenty satisfac-
tory to the people, we notice they have met
with universal congratulations on all sides, es-
pecially in reference to their course on the Sen
atorial fight. 1t must be pleasure to an hon
est man worth the effort to acquire it, to be met
by his constituents with "Well done, good and
faithful servant!' Our Representatives during
their holiday visit have oft received this deserv-
el plaudit or its equivalent and when they fin
ally adjourn we hope it may be appropriately
showeled upon them with renewed emphasis In
speaking thus, we refer to the newly elected. Our
hold-over Senator seems not to have kept stride
with the people in their efforts for reform, as he
voted emphatically against their choice for
United States Senator. We trust his actions on
other matters concerning the interest of the
people will be such hereafter as to redeem him
from this error, as far as possible.
Year: 1874

Money was in supe1abundant supply without any
increase in the demand from call borrowers VINO
were supplied at gas per cent Discounts are un-
changed


Government bonds were dull and slightly lower,
the market presenting no new feature. The follow
Year: 1874

A general, after gaining great victory,
was encamping with his army for the night.
He ordered sentinels to be stationed all
round the camp as usual. One of the SEN
tinels, as be went to his station, grumbed
to himself, aud said "Why could not the
general let us have quiet nights rest for
once after beating the enemy? I'm sure
there's nothing to be afraid of"


The man then went to his station, and
stood for some time looking about him. 1t
was bright summers night with a har-
vest moon, but he could see nothing any
where; so he said; | am terribly tired
| shall sleep for just FIVE minutes, out of
the moonlight under the shadow of this
tree" So he lay down.


Presently he started up, dreaming that
some one had pushed lantern before his
eyes, and he found that the moon was shin.


ing brightly down upon him through hole
in the branches Of the tree above him. The
next minute an bullet whizzed past his ear,
and the whole field before him seemed alive
with soldiers in dark green coats, who
sprang up from the ground, where they had
been silently creeping onward, and rushed
toward bin.


Fortunately the bullet had missed him +;
so he shouted aloud to give the alarm, and
ran back 10 some other sentinels. The
army was thus saved, and the soldier said I;
" shall never forget, as long as live, that
when one is at war one must watch"


Our whole life is war with evil. Just
after we have conquered it, it sometimes
attacks us when we least expect it. For
example, when we have resisted the temp
tation to be cross and pettish or disobedient,
sometimes when We are thinking, E" How
good we have been!" comes another sudden
temptation, and we are not on our guard,
and do not resist it. Jesus says :, us
" Watch and pray, that ye enter not into
."-ParaJles for Children.
Year: 1874

An old negro woman was arrested and
brought before the Mayor of Montgomery,
Ala, for picking up some drift wood at the
edge Of the river Her defence was that
God sent the rain that raised the river that
brought the wood The Mayor thought it
q good defence and discharged her.
Year: 1874

An Indiana farmer has dog that sees
ghosts. The animal will suddenly start
from sleep and make fierce attack upon
some invisible foe, frequently following ii
around the house, growing and barking
terribly.
Year: 1874

Sheffield No. .2.

 THE NEWS came as usual last week. but there was something wanting in the variety department. There is seldom. if ever, a week that Sheffield is entirely left out, but this once it seems to be in sound sleep, and something must be done to arouse somebody. To give entire satisfaction, there should be items from the adjoining towns every week. It is not necessary that the communications should be long-a few lines are better than none. I trust in future this will be attended to so that shall not be obliged to interfere. .....Just at present things are very quiet in this vicini- ty, but we hear of quite number of changes that are expected to take place about the first of April. .. Gilbert Smith Jr., life insurance agent, has left the busi- ness and this place, for an agency of an other kind in New York, and his beautiful house with most of the furniture, also his horse and wagon are sold to F. o. Andrus of pump notoriety, who has probably now given up building on the adjoining lot where his own house was burned...... The High school closed last week. and another teacher is engaged to take MT. Warmers place the next term. It is much to be re- gretted that there should be change, as the probability is that they will not be like ly to find another teacher who will give the satisfaction he has. The longer good teacher is kept the better it is for the schol- ars......The Rev. MT. Chipp leaves us this spring. MT. Noble remains stationary, ,and it is yet to be decided whether Dr.. Parker of1ciates in the Episcopal church another year. Easter Sunday is near at hand, when we hope to see the church decorated as usual with numberless beautiful flowers of the choicest kinds; most of them it is said are furnished by Mrs. Geo. Lcmist of New York, SUBSTITUTE.
Year: 1874

Rouse brothers, rouse; and your standard

 raise high On the wings of the wind, in the breeze let

 it fly, Press on to the conflict, determined to save The tempted and fallen, from death and the

 grave. Let the temperance banner triumphantly

 wave Ger the land called the home of the free

 and the brave. On; on to the rescue, united and true, With strict prohibition and temperance in

 view. Press on to the ballot box, vote for the

 men Who will strive to enforce the laws now

 and then. Let the temperance banner triumphantly

 wave, Der the land called the home of the free

 and the brave. Let every one rally, there's no time to lose, And temperance men for officers choose, There's enough of you brothers, who love

 the right way, If you're only united, to carry the day. Let the temperance banner triumphantly

 wave, Ger the land called the home of the free

 and the hraYe. Haste, to crush out of office the men who

 love gain, Who care not how many a poor victim |.

 slain, Who themselves love the wine cup, in ss-

 cret too we'll To hinder the villains who buy and who

 sell. Let the temperance banner triumphantly

 wave, Der the land called the home of the free

 and the brave. Let your motto be onwa.d, in your work

 perseyere, And thousands of homes you will gladden.

 and cheer, Clear out the rum-shops, down with the

 trade, And the vile, cursed traffic by which drunk

 ards are made. Let the temperance banner triumphanuy

 wave, Der the land called the home of the free

 and the brave. To lovers of justice, of truth and of right, Haste, to drive from our land, this terrible

 blight, Wipe out from our midst this horrible

 stain, By which, every year, tens of thousands are

 slain. Let the temperance banner triumphantly

 wave, Der the land called the home of the free

 and the brave. What brave old Ohio has nobly begun, God grant that each state may do in their

 turn; Not till rum is abolished, and the tyrant is

 chained, Will it's slaves be released or the victory

 gained. Let the temperance banner triumphantly

 wave, Ger the land called the home of the free

 and the brave.
Year: 1874

New Milford.

 Upon reading of what was being done by their sisters in Ohio, many of our good la dies were moved to inquire what they could do here for the cause of temperance Ten or twelve rum holes were daily dispensing their liquid poison in violation of law, and our men seemed to lack the courage to even ask these drunkard and pauper ma kers to pay as the law demands for the privilege of doing this work. Key. Jas Boner of the Congregational church an- nounced that he would preach to the ladies upon the subject, and large audience came to hear him, The ladies were clearly shown of their privileges and responsibili- ties. They were asked to commence by banishing liquor ln all forms from thelr own homes, and organize for all kinds of temperance work. To circulate the pledge j; petition the dealers to give up the traffic, and in all the ways which woman's quick wits could devise to work to create sound public opinion concerning the use and abuse of liquors. The ladies interested in the subject soon after met and organized a Temperance Union. A president, secreta- ry, treasurer and board of managers were appointed, and committees formed to cir culate petition setting forth the evils of the traffic and urging the vendors to leave business for some honorable and honest calling. This petition received the sigma lures of nearly one thousand women, and was presented by committee of three of their number, on Tuesday last, to every liquor seller in the village. It is too early to judge of the effect, but the ladies are we'll organized, meet each week at the Con- gregational chapel for prayer as well as business, and seem determined in wise and judicious way to accomplish all in their power. They believe Gold fashioned as it may scem,) in the efficacy of prayer. They believe that God can change the heart of even rum seller, and they rely wholly up- on His help, whilst they are quick to use all the means He has placed in their power. At their request. the Episcopa! and Metho- dist ministers have preached upon temper ance during the week past, and LOW the pledge is to be thoroughly circulated throughout the town. The men are pledged to sback them up,' and it is hoped and be- lieved that public opinion can be educated to the right point. c.
Year: 1874

BKRoRxR ON SroNAom.-In one of Beech CTS Friday evening class meetings lately, baldheaded stranger, who had very pc culiar voice, which made everybody smile, told how his mother taught him to be good and do good every day, and how he had been doing 90 ever since. Mr. Beecher, smiling, and amid uproarous mirth of the audience, said that the brother had pret- ty head, round and full, and SO on; that probably he had good chest underneath 1t, snd good stomach underneath that. That made all the difference in the world. It was not much credit to man with good physique to do good every day. But suppose a man has been created with a dyspeptic stomach. He would always be moaning that there was nothing to live for. and nothing to live by to get that. He went groaning and meaning along, thank ful to God that every man did not kick him. Tell that man to be happy and cheerful and dc good always? Why, it would be worse than mockery to him. The church, said MT. Beecher, shas got to carry men with all sorts of heads and stomachs. You can't turn out men as you turn out candles-all fashioned in one mould
Year: 1874

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world, is to be in reality what you would appear to be; and if we observe, we shall find that all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them,
Year: 1874

Muuuy efcuiuSS... .AG NIT. COQnS s we round the Deacon just as young as he used to be- when we formerly patronized his peanuts and home made beer. At his old stand is Friend Jerome, yet striving to make the tin shine; his shop we'll guarded by the square and compass above he can not go astray from the right path. ......Some new buildings are in process of construction, but sincere ly we hope for the erection of the depot so long promised. To stranger stepping from the cars it is anything but pleasant to find one's self set down at the bar room door of an anti-temperance hotel. A good time is expected at Easter by the Kentites, and we know the expectations will be real ized, for we are told that singers from abroad are engaged for the occasion, and as they have in MT. Platt very compe- tent organist, we trust the music will be a rare treat. .....We regret to learn of the de- parture to the West of MT. A. St. John and family, for he is citizen Kent cannot af- ford to spare. 'Tis said that MT. Ashman is about leaving these parts, and rumor whispers that he goes not alone. He is a gentleman of ability and skilled as paint CT, and for this reason the people of Kent should induce h1m to stay. When we look upon the storm worn faces of the Kent houses, it seems as if the very boards cried out paint usv Nature has done much for Kent, but man fails to do his duty there. The town has many kind hearted, great souled people, whose hospitality we always appreciate, but we wish there was more public spirit there. Kent needs 80 many things-for instance. sidewalks, public hall, public library and good market. There is wealth enough there, if the inter- est of the people can be aroused in the matter. That these improvements may be brought about is the wish of an

 ABSENT FRIEND.
Year: 1874




The man who stands upon his own soil,
who feels. by the laws Of the land in which
he liyes-by the laws of civilized nations
he is the rightful and exclusive owner of the
land he tills, is, by the constitution Of our
nature, under a wholesome influence not
easily imbibcd from any other source. lie
feels, other things being equal, more strong
ly than another, the character Of Il man as
the lord Of an inanimatc world. OF this
great and wonderful sphere. which, fash
ioned by the hand of God. and upheld by
his power, is rolling through the heavens Il
part Of his-his irom the centre to the sky
1t is the space on which the generation
moves in its round Of duties, and he feels
himself connected by visible link with
those who follow him, and to whom he is to
transmit a home. Perhaps his farm has
come down to him from his fathers but he
can trace their footsteps over the scenes Of
his daily labors. The roof which shelters
him was reared by those to whom he owes
his being. Some interesting domestic ira
dition is connected with every enclosure.
The layoritc tree was planted by his fathcr's
hand. lie sported in Loyhood beside the
brook which still winds through the mead
ows. Through the field lies the path to the
village school of early days. lie still hears
from his window the VOICE Of the sabbath
bell which called his fathers to the house Of
God; and near at hand is the spot where his
parents are laid down to rest. and where,
when his time has come, he shall be laid by
his children. These are the feelings Of the
owners Of the soil, Wossl' cannot bay them;
they flow out OF the deepest fountains of the
heart, they are lfe-Sprngs of fresh, ,
healthy and generous national character.
Year: 1874

American adic, have still some lessons to
learn from their Partisan sisters in regard to
dress. The great mistake made by many
of our ladies is that Of spending large sum
OF money on one or two very handsome
toilets, intended for dreSsy occasions, and
by this means not on! y rendering these
dresses 50 expensive that they are rarely
worn, and then in - fear and trcmbling,'
thus becoming oll-l;,Shioned before half
worn out, but ut the same time so curtailing
the sam set aside for toilet purposes that all
the other articles of dress liayc to SuHtr.
This is Il mistake never made by the true
Partisan; she, ON the contrary, pays par
tcular attention to the dresses of every day
wear, and seen by every one, and thus, while
spending far les, appears always yell
dressed, to the utter eclipse Of those whG do
not happen to have on their best dresses. y
This is cNempliGe'l even in 50 small an article
Us fan. The foreigner OF provincial will
have one very handsome fan for grand occa-
Sions; th2 Partisan will buy several for less
money, and of course, not 50 handsome. bu,
of different colors assorted to her toilet and
giving her far more elegantly finished APP
pearancc than the lady who is forced to use
the same fan, whatever color or style her
dress may be.
Year: 1874

1t is said that Sir Walter Campbell, who
was lately in mercantile firm in New
York, wished to marry an American young
lady. of good position, in the Empire
State. Upon his applying to the young
lady's father, the parent stated that he
always referred all those questions to hi
wife, The mother, in her turn, stated that
she must refer it to the Duke Of Argyll.
The duke pleaded that, considering his
connection with royalty, he must consult
his eldest son. The marquis could do moth
ing without the queens consent. Her
majesty felt that the issue must be refcrre!
to the Duke of SAKE Cobourg- -Gotha, as head
of the family. The duke rcjoincd that,
since the recent changes in Germany, he
looked upon the Emperor William as hi,
sovereign, and must bow to his advice. The
emperor said be could do nothing without
Prince Bismarck's opinion and Prince Bis
maYck declared he had no opinion at al. one
way or the other: an 50 the qucStion--to
marry or not to marry-was brought to n
deadlock
Year: 1874

Df. Hall docs pot approve Of the old doct-
rinr which was formerly in~tiIled into the
minds OF childrcu-that they should spring
out of bed the instant they awaken in the
morning. lie says W to eighteen years old
every child should he allowed to rest in bed
after the sleep is over, until they feel as if
they had rather Get up than not. 1t is a
very great mistake for persons, old on
young-tSpccially children or scdentary
pcrsonS-to bounce out of bed the moment
they wake ap all the instincts shrink from
it and ierccly kick against it, Fifteen or
twenty minutes spent in gradually waking
up, after the eyes arc opened, and in turning
over and stretching the limbs, do as much
good as sound sleep, because Tie operation
setS Tie blood in motion by degrees, tending
to cqualizc the circuation-lor during sleep
the blood tends to >tagnaton, the heart beats
trcbly and slowly, and to shock the system
by bouncing up in an instant and sending
the blood in overwhelming quantities to the
heart, causing it to assume Il gallop, where
the instant before it was Il creep, is the
greatest absurdity This instantaneous
bomcins out of bed as soon n the eyes are
open will be followed by WEAKNESS long
before noon,
Year: 1874

A feiiog who was i'll the habit of getting
drunk whenever he vent to town, in return
ing home one day fell from his horse and
was as quiet as though dead, \ buzzard
Spied him, flew POUND and round, and light
ing near, hoped up and picked his nose,
which aroused the fellow Il little, The bird
stepped up and struck him again; this
brought one eye open, and as he realized
that the bird thought he was dead, he
wrcathed his lips with drunken scorn, and
looking the bird square in the face said :
''You needn'tbe 50 darn smart ain not 50
dead a~ you think am,
Year: 1874

The people of North Carolina
who feel an interest in the State
University, and who desire to
further the efforts that are being
made to revive it, will see, from
the report of the late meeting of the
Trustees, that the Republican party
is doing every thing it can to thwart
the measures of the trustees, and is
placing serious obstacles in the
way of those who would make this
institution what it was in former
days-the pride of every North
Carolinian and an honor to the
State
Year: 1874

1t is urged by many of the ad-
yocates of strict party organization
that candidates should always be in
the field to contest every foot of
ground and rally the full party
force. For instance, that while it
is admitted to be impossible to elect
Democrat from the 2nd Congress
sional district, or members Of the
Legislature from many of the coun>
ties composing it, yet there should
be democratic candidate for Cons
gress and all the counties should
have their nominees for the Legis>
lature,


There is no doubt that this course
would always bring out a better
Democratic vote and keep the
party organization more compact,
but it would also have the effect of
nfusing energy into the opposing
party and preserve as unit what
would in the course of time disinte>
CRATE for want of vital force. Ex-
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condition of any body, corporate or
individual, and opposition is the
living principle of vigorous exer.
else. It may be said that this ar
gument proves too much, and that
the same inactivity that we attempt
to produce in the ranks of our ene~
my would be cultivated among our.
selves and effect the same results.
This would certainly take place
we're the two parties formed of the
same material. But we claim to be
composed of sterner stuff. The
rank and file of the democratic
party are superior men to the
republican leaders in the district
to which we allude, and any sys-
TEN of policy, adopted designedly
as apolicy, should not effect the
projectors as it does those against
whom it is intended to operate.


We argue then that it is the
policy of the 2nd district, and those
counties in which there are large
negro majorities, to put forth no
candidates this summer and to use
every effort to divert attention
from politics. Of course wherever
there is the possibility of gaining,
no stone should be left unturned.
But while we advise this course we
nope our readers will not construe
it to suggest total inactivity
What we suggest is not individual
Inactivity but party inactivity. AS
a man each individual should feel
his personal accountability to his
country for its veal or woe, and
never fail to enter his protest
asainst radicalism by casting his
vote. Staying at home is a half
vote for the opposite party, which
may have most telling effect in
the general State election.


We suggest this policy as, IN our
opinion, the best, that the radical
party may have an oportunity to
fall to pieces from internal dissen-
tions and inaction, while the full
force of the democratic party was
exerted by individual effort. We
cannot be much damaged if it fail,
and it is we'll for us to try all ex-
pediences.
Year: 1874

Grant declares himself in full
harmony with the vampires of South
Carolina. Let the curse of an in
dignant American people abide
upon him, as corruptor Of their
government and destroyer of their
blood bought liberties.