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Year: 1870

The horrible calamity OF the Oneida is
enough TO sicken brute. But is any one
weak enough to suppose that it will cause toe
adoption Of measures 10 prevent like traco-
dics-wo cannot say accdents-in future2


Further particulars will fix the llame,
whore II ghtfully belongs Meanwhile can
we wholly cxculpOtc tho public men of
maritime nations, whose duty it has been
ever since the introduction of steam into
navigation, to enact and strictly enforce
proper laws to protect lifo on the ocean
Three c-iourths of the globe ia international
domain. yet there is no Internal onal law TO
govern it, How easily could such n code be
established National interests, for once,
instead Of conflicting, would be identical ;
and the number of the contracting parties
would bring an increase of experience and
Intelligence 10 aid in enacting nautical
common sense and common conscience into
explicit statutes, backed by severe and nev.
table penalties


The first clause Of such an enactment
should declare the prccipitate abandonment
of one colliding vessel by the other 70 be
piracy, and its punishment death by hang


ng There is no radical distinction between
the captain who kills seaiarers for INsit We
gain and him who kills them in order 10
avoid the loss Of money or reputation in
which the Identification of his ship and con
scquent legal investigation might result.
We speak from knowledge when we say that
the sea swarns with such pirates, and also
from knowledge when we say that probably
'hc United States furnishes an unduly large
proportion Of them The practice of alan.
donment is by many considered smart, -
and we know what that means


We must not judGe conclusivcly OF the
captain OF the Bombay before his side of the
story reaches us, Yet we can safely assert
That whether he heard the hailiug and the
Eve great Puus, or heard them not, has no
t'urin" on the case. 1t ID sufficient that
h.- slip e,ruck another hard enough 20 let
starlight through her, and tn0t he stood on
his course without knowing whether she
uoodcd help. Yea lot us not grow warm
OVER ths single affair. The practice ia com,
mon at sea there is no adequate law to
prevent il and politicians are, in all coun,
tries too busy with private schemes TO unite
| ulou such . law a. is nee ssary for the gcu.
rral SAFETY.
Year: 1870

There Is hope for that ancient mariner,
Rear Admiral RoBssos. We learn on undoubtcd
authority that the head the Navy Department is
weary Of serving as a stopper to a bo'te OF very
gaseous PORTER lie has resolved to cut the strings
which have hitherto ignominiously bound
him, and assert himself In short, PoRrER Is to
be shipped of forthwith Instead Of inditing
manifestoes on naval etiquette, and rigging out
our mariners like so many mountebank-, he il to
return to his proper placc on the quar,er deck.
No doubt the change will be disagrrcabe one
to 30 important parsonage as Admiral PoRlER
esteems himself but breath of the brine aud n
taste of tue tar-bucket VIII do wonder. in taking
the cnnceit out Of him. Under the luxurious and
cnervating official life Of Washington, n very
toerable sailor was fast becoming mere salt
water Turvey drop. turn among the seal
fisheries OF Alaska will afford a wholesome change
and awelcome relief TO the country.
Year: 1870

Where is tho Young Dcmocracy? The
action Of the Assembly yesterday in smothcfing
investigation into the Fifth avenue pavement
swindle looks a. II the Young Democracy had
been sold out very cheap indeed. How did it
happen that PErra MITCHELL and L,wRrscE
KIERN,S were out of the way when such qucs-
ton was TO be decidedly
Year: 1870

CiNClNEAT1 sept. 20, 1917.


Preparations at the Industrial Exhibition still
tinue and though the place has been open to visitors
during the past three days there have been more
preparation days than days Of exhibition. The work
In the power hall has been very heavy and the pro-
cess necessarily slow. The machinery Win probably
be running by Wednesday.


Preparations for the reception OF the Southern
merchants next Thursday VIII be OF nm extensive
character. There Will be forty from Atlanta alone
The President OF the Chamber OF Commerce viii de-
liver the reception address.


. Tne commttee appointed recently 70 investigate
the Newport and Cincinnati bridge matter met yes
terday. Minor Roberts, the engineer Of the bridge
was present and number of prominent steamboat
men, beside the attorneys for the bridge company.
III is Claimed by persons IN tie river interest that the
bridge al nigh water renders navigation through the
uraW at night dangerous, White at low water there
Is not sucient Tor navigation The representatives
OF tue bridge company claim that the long span Is
over the main channa, in accordance with the pro-
vision OF law. and that there was alternative TO
the erection OF the draw on the Newport side Alter
an Interchange of views the Committee adjourned To
meet next Friday, IN order TO allow further sur
VnyS,
Year: 1870

Municipal Address to King william of Prus-
sia-secessiOn From Denmark Advocated
Thc Treaty OF Prague.


KEEL. Sept. 25. 1870
The Municipal Council of HaderlaDen has adopted
an address to the King OF Prussia, requesting that
his Majesty viii remove the ban which weighs on
the citizen interest in North Schleswg by virtue OF
the fifth article of the Treaty OF Prague. The Kiel
Council formally resolved at its latest session to pre-
sant the address to King william and at the same
time to oner to hun another municipal paper ex-
pressing the hopes Of the body for the success Of
the German arms. and that the Prussian triumphs in
the field may lead to the abrogatlon OF the treaty Of
Prague at least In so far as the paper spuates for
the cession OF portion Of the Schleswig Holstein
territory to Denmark The corporate signers Of the
paper add that the Inhabitants of Schleswig. Hol.
stein never wished to separate their political and
governmental destnes from those OF their northern
brethren.
Year: 1870

OF the celestial sphere. At last, In . supreme
hour, the thunders of horrible warfare and
The wall of dying people drown the SYM
phonies Of tho organ below and the chime Of
bells and shake away tho mcchanism OF the
past.


But the finger Of the spire points still slgniA-
cantly to heaven above the ruin and slaughter
at It's base far over the lurid smoke of battle
the GROSS uplifted on high can be seen within
and without the beleaguered city, time pauses
with horror in the confusion and distress of
humanity, bat tho eternal symbol, with lis
memories and its hopes, Is there in the pre-
ssnoe Of bitterly contenaing armies and on the
very frontiers Of two races who are close
aeighbors and should be cordial friends.


Let 1t speak with emblematic eloqaence to
'he conscience Of Germany and France-to
the sense and feeling Of Christendom. Let IT
be to-day an appeal and sign OF peace and
reconciliation rather than become tomorrow,
in Its scathed and blackened ruin, memento
Of wrath and vengeance. Faith, forgiveness,
and civilization rather than endless hate and
returning barbarism
Year: 1870

CONSPIRACY IN PARIs-TuE EMpERoR's
LIFE SAID TO BE IN DANGER Thirty five
persons were arrested in Paris on Satur-
day on suspicion of being engaged in a
plot against the life of the Emperor. In
all cases arms were found upon the per-
sons of the prisoners. They were con-
fined in the Prison Mazas au Secret on the
Boulevard Mazos, and will be proceeded
against forthwith. Notwithstanding the
Paris officials are anxious to make the
people believe there is no truth in the ru.
NOR of plot to take the Emperor's life,
yet the fact is too apparent to admit of a
doubt. The people have determined tc
get rid of Napoleon. The French are
tickle and excitable people, and there il
no telling to what extent they will go tt
accomplish their purpose.
Year: 1870

No LONGER SuBMIssIvE.-Sevcral of
the Catholic countries of Europe, inclu-
ding Spain, have announced to the Pope
that they will not be bound by any de-
cisions of the Council that shall be hostile
to their constitutions, or that shall require
them to acknowledge superior earthly
power The German Catholic Bishops
recently met at Fulda, to consult as to
their action in regard to the Council They
have ISSUED n letter, signed by nineteen
of the Bishops, in which they do not APP
prove the exalting into dogma the in
fallibility of the Pope, and oppose the
restoration of the institutions of i" bygone
periods" that are 90 in contradiction with
the requirements of the present time" En-
spite of the Jesuits, the Pope may mo-
dare to press that dogma upon the presen
oecumenical Council.
Year: 1870

A dfrge for the brave old pioneer!


Knight-errant of the wood
Calmly beneath the green sod here


He rests from field and flood;
The war whoop and the panther s


screams


No more his soul shall rouse, e
For WeM the aged hunter dreams
Beside his good old spouse.
A dfrge for the brave old pioneer;
Hushed now his rifles peal
The dew of many yan1sh'd year
Are on his rusted -steel5
Hrs horn and pouch lie mO1dertng
Upon the cabin door
The elk rests by the salted spring.
Nor fees the fierce wild boar.
A dirge for the brave old piOneeri
Old Druid of the Wesfl
His Offering was the feet wild deer;
His shrine the mountains crest;
Within his Wild wood temples space
An empires towers nod,
Where erst, alone of all his race,
He knelt to natures God.
a dirge for the brave old pioneer!
COlum bus of the landI
Who guided freedoms proud career
Beyond the conquered strand
And gave her pilgrim sons home
No monarch s step profanes,
Free as the chafnleSs winds that roam
Upon its boundless plains.
A dirge for the brave old pioneer!
The ruffied drums resoundi
A warrior is sIumbering here
Beneath his battle ground
For not alone with beast of prey
The bloody strife he waged,
Foremost Where'er the deadly fray
OF savage combat ragged.
A dfrge for the brave old pioneeri
A diFge for his old spouse
For her who blest his forest cheer
And kept his birchen house,
Now sOundly by her chieftain may
The brave old dame sleep on,
The red mans step is far away,
The VOLTS dread howl is gone.
A dirge for the brave old pioneeri
His pilgrimage is done;
He hunts no more the grizzly bear
About the setting sun.
Weary at last OF chase and life
He laid him here to rest,
Nor recks he now what sport or strife
Would tempt them further West.
A dirge for the brave old pioneer!
The patriarch of his tribe!
He sleeps, no pompous pile marks


where,


No lines his deeds ascribe.
They raised no stone above him here,
Nor carved his deathIess name
An Empire is his sepulchre,
His epitaph is Fame.
Year: 1870




w e have had our Banner on the
outer wall, with PRICES SO Low that
no firm in the State of Ohio undertook to
meet us. We have driven our foe to the
wall, and occupy the field without fear.


We have sileneed ali men who years ago
assumed some power of competition. They
are now willing to confess conhdentIally
that there is no use trying to meet or beat
us in prices, because we are game on a
Clothing 'set-to." Their only hope is in the
ignorance Of their customers, who viii not
look around to see the difference in our
prices and theirs, which amounts to at least
Year: 1870

II. 1t is impossible to open the gun as long
as the spiral spring is strained, while, on the
other hand, the spring cannot be strained un-
less the gun is completely closed. Thus all
danger from want of precaution in opening
and in closing the gun is averted, and it is
just as FULLY secuted against an unforeseen or
accidental explosion when loaded as when un-
loaded. This way be considered the best and
most perfect "rest."


2. The Prussan needle-sun is the only
breech-loader which has the external obtura-
tion, by which it is protected against all
"crachement' or obstruction of the closing
mechanism by the residue of powder, as well
as against all other distractions to the free
movement OF its closing mechanism.


3. The gun can be taken asunder by any
soldier without the necessity OF using special
tools for that purpose; its cleaning is very
easy, and repairs, while seldom necessary, re-
quire but little time and skill.


A. The cartridge is undoubtedly the best
hitherto invented, while its manufacture is
easy Tor the initiated; the iguiting material
lies in the solid case of the illuminate, cannot
be pushed forward through the action of the
needle, and is sure to cause the explosion OF
the powder charge without tail. The position
of the illuminate, between the proieciile and
the powder, insures its instantaneous removal
from the barrel of The gun at every shot.


.. Ire needfe-gun is of simple and solid
construction, and just heavy enough to make
it useful in bayonet charge whenever the
contendiDg armies come into close contact.
Year: 1870




1. The mechanism of the gun is such as to
necessitate the straining of the spiral spring
previous to the opening of the chamber.
Therefore, the loading of the gun takes place
and all the movements of the cylinder have to
be executed with strained spring, and the
slightest touch on the trigger is sure to cause
the projecting of the needle into the percus-
sion wafer, thus exploding the gun and en-
dangering the lives of those around. Admit
ting the Chassepot to be a weapon the eff
cheney of which it would be Imprudent to
question or to sneer at, we cannot be blind to
the fact that in the hands of nervous and
excited French soldier 1t may eventually
prove almost as dangerous to his own COM
rades and superiors as to the enemy.


2. The internal obturatlon produces
"crachement" and interferes with the proper
loading OF the gun through accumulation of
dirt from powder residue and gas. This takes
pace as soon as the india-rubber knob at the
head of the cylinder loses its elasticity and is
not replaced in due time.


3. The closing mechanism is not as easily
taken apart as is the case with the Prussian
weapon. The closing cylinder moves up end
down in its encasement on a little screw,
which is easily broken by any imprudeut or
too forcible pull, when tie gun is rendered
unfit for use.


A. The cartridge is of difficult construc-
tion, and is not sufficiently protected against
spelling when on the road for any length of
time. The projectile does not always get tree
from its paper cover in due time, in all which
cases the bail drops short OF its destination.
5. The Chassepot is too light, and It's con-
struction is not sufficiently solid for weapon
OF thrust. In close encounter its inferior
ity will no doubt soon become apparent.
The PruSsian needle-gun docs not shoot
better nor further than any other breech-
loader, but its material advantages over all
those invented in France, Belgium, England,
| and elsewhere, cannot be denied. 1t is en-
tirely erroneous to suppose that it was not
/ introduced into the armies of other European
| powers on account of its real or alleged short
comines or detects. France especially was
actuated in its decision in the premises by
petty jealousies only. They did not want il
because they did not want it; they were un-
willing to admit its superiority because some.
body else had possessed it before them whom
they couldn't think of ever initiating. Sucl
| is human nature.
Year: 1870

less Of creed, and the terms for other scholars
are go low Zone dollar per month for the
members Of any one family no matter how
many children there may bel as almost to en-
title it to be considered a free school. OF
course means must be raised from some
source to support the establishment, aud this
Festival is for that laudable purpose. Ilav-
ing stated the chico. of the festival, We deem
it almost superfuous to add the hope, that il
will receive the patronage of tie public, since
tue people of our county have never failed to
lend their assistance, when called upon, to
the cause Of education. We must also not
forget to state that every preparation is be-
ing made, to render the evenings entertain
ment most attractive aud brilliant affair |;
and when we add, that it is under the man
aGement of the good taste, beauty, and fash
ion of Columbia We say enough to assure all
of its success in this respect.
Year: 1870

We have been requested by the Chief En-
cineer of tie Fire Department, to state that
the hose belonging to the Department is in n
deplorable condition. That no taxation was
levied the past year for the meintanance Of
n Fire Department. That committee COM
of the City Trustees, will call on the citizens
next week to solicit donations sufficient to buy
new hose.
Year: 1870

DROPPED DrAp.-Mr, Spencer Blair a far
mer living near Summerville. on Thursday
morning as usual went to milk his cnws, at-
ter tying NJ a calf he returned to the house
to Law down. saving he felt bad: Before
reaching the bed he fell in the doorway of
the bedroom. His son was present caught
hold of his fatlcr who told him to rub his
arms. Upon being raised he did not speak
or move again, dying Immediately. Mr..
Blair was in usual health, except fer the past
two or three weeks he had complained Of q
pain in the hrest lie was native Of New
York about fifty years of age.
Year: 1870

The Peoples Accommodation Stage Line
has been doing good business of late. Tits
week the accommodation was not sufficient to
carry all the passengers desirous of travelling
on the line without putting on an extra.
This company have landed as high as thirty
passengers in day at Stockton. Those hav-
irg the management, say that the establish
ment OF the line is fixed fact, that it will be
permanent. It has given the people this Sum
mer chance to ride for reduced rates OF
fare; and in much shorter time than before
Its establishment. 1t is entitled to the sup
port of each and every citizen in the
county, without it exhor5itant prices will
have to be paid to ride to or from Stockton.
Year: 1870

ifyoa are suffering have suffered from nyoluutats
discharges what ec does produce upon your general
heath' Do you feel weak. debilitated easily tired
Does little exertion produce Papation of the heart
Does your liver urinary organs your kidneys fire.
qneny get out Of order your urine sometimes thick
milky or nocky or it ropy settling Or does thick
scum rise to the top' Or is sediment at the bottom a
ter it has stood awhile Do you have spells Of short
breathing or dyspepsia, Are your bowels coustpated
DO you have spells of fantng rushes of blood to the
head Is your memory impaired Is your mind con.
stanty dwelling on this subject, Do you feel dull list


less moping tired of company of life DO you wish to
be LETT alone to get away from every body Does any


little thing make yoa start jumpi Is your sleep bro
ken or restless Is the lustre of your eye as brilliant
The bloom cheek bright, Do you enjoy YOUR
self in society we'll Do you pursue your business with
the same energyl Do you feel as much confidence In
yourself' Are your spirits dull and tagging gver to s
OF melancholy lfso do not lay it to your liver dys-
pepsia Have you restless nights, Your back weak,
your knees weak, and Lave but little appetite and you
attribute this to dyspepsia, or liver complaint
Year: 1870

that those bold defiant energetic. perseverng success


u business always those whose generatiye or
gans are in perfs Il hesthi


You never hear such men complain of being melancholy
OF nervousness papaton of the hearts They
afraid they succeed in business; they don't be-
come sad and dscourageds they always polite and
pleasant in the company OF ladies' and look you them
right in the face of your downcas looks or other
meanness about them. do not mem those who keep
the organs inflated by running to These will not
only
Year: 1870

FerharS no one medi-
cine is so universally re-
quired by everybody as
4 cathartic, nor was ever
any before so UNIVERSAL
ly adopted into use, in
every country and among
all classes, rs this mild
but efficient purgative
Pill. The obvious rea-
SON is, that it is a more re-
liable and fur more efliec-
tua1 remedy than any
othar 1'hnSn who have
Year: 1870

BAD PRosPEcTs.-Duringt the past week
we have heard many discouraging report
from the farmers Of he county. Rain, rain
seems to be the order of the day, and work
upon the farm is almost entirely stopped.
The incessant wet weather has prevented
the use of the pillow, and the grass is jump
ing with a perfect uim.


Unless great change of the elements
is soon made, the prospects fer rivaling
1867 in disaster is staring every one in the
face.
Year: 1870

Monday last not a single package was
brought to town by the Express company.
1t always requires two horse wagon to
carry the receipts, but the 4th of July
proved a sinecure to our Intelligent agents
at this place.
Year: 1870

Hook AND LADDER COMPANY OF TARB0RO.
This company, composed of the finest
young men of Tarboro, male their regu-
lar monthly parade on Monday evening
last.


Wo have so often alluded in such eulo-
CYSTIC terms to this Company that we
really feel Pathological in again referring
to their many excellent qualities, and ap-
pealin9 to the Town and authorities to
give them a better outfit, but their splen-
did appearance on Monday emboldens US
to say another 'few lines


Taken as a whole they cannot be eX-
celled in physique, or courage, by any sim
liar body in the State, and the town, the
property holders, and the public al large,
should lIbcrally respond to every effort
made to increase their efficiency in the
event of another destructive confagration.
In great measure the protection Of the
place Is in the hands Of these young gen
tlcmen, and we think they should be
equipped in an efficient and working man
ncr.


Every one who saw the parade on Mon
day will admit this fact, apd we trust
when the Company make an appeal for
additional equipments, 1t will meet with a
hearty response.
Year: 1870

NEW BUILDING.-A party OF Northern
store of H. ID. Teel and White & Sim
mons furniture establishment, and are
now engaged in erecting store which
promises to be but little ornament to the
town.


We understand that these parties pro-
pose to commence grocery business.
Year: 1870

HEADACHE has become so common
that some member of nearly every family is
afflicted with it. The cause i'll most cases is a
torpid action of the liver which is brought on
by the debilitating influence of the climate and
impurities of the blood. KOSKOO will restore
the action of the liver and will cause the pain
in the head to disappear. 1t will also cause
the complexion to become clear, and restore
the vitality of the whole system.
Year: 1870

Is the only Commission Merchant in Tar
borough. He commenced business as
Grocer and Commission Merchant in
1866. He does the largest business in our
town. We refer our readers to his card.