?bt Carolina Spartan.
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?. H. TRIMHKER, EDITOR.
Thursday, July ?, 1866.
H^F>We are indebted to Maj. T. J. Elfobp j
for late New York papers. We are pleased to ]
see the Mi^or return and looking well, after ,
sereral months absence I
Wo are also indebted to Mr. Qko. Hinkant |
for late files of Northern papers. ]
Town Taxes.
* We cnll (he atteution of our town readers to
the advertisement of the Tax Collector. He has
set apart the 11th and 12th days of this month '
exclusively for the collection ofthe town taxie, 1
and the 18th and 14th days for receiving both
town and country taxes.
Brooks' Mills.
These Mills, formerly known aa the l'atler"
son Mills, situated on Peterson's Creek, five
miles east of Spartanburg C. II., and now
owned by John Brooks,have been thoroughly
repaired and are now in perfect order. Mr.
Brooks promises to make as good an article of i
flour and as many pounds to the bushel us any
mill in the State. He has made considerable
outlay to tnake his mills first class, both in <
renewing the machinery and securing the services
of a good miller. He asks atrial.
The Fourth of July.
This day. memorable in the history of this
country, is now upon us. with its glorious yet
saddening memories. From it, as a prominent
pels', ?fe can retrospect the past and rejoice
in the achievements of our ancestors?in '
their successful efforts to establish, not only 1
independence, but those grand principles 1
which formed the foundation of this mighty governmcnt.
From the enunciations of this day, by '
patriot hearts, there sprang into existenoc a '
country, whose material prosperity is unexampled
in the historic annals of the world, to say 1
nothing of its developments in an intellectual
as well as moral poinkof view. lVe regret that
this day, so distinguished, brings us no comfort
in the contemplation of the great truths 1
which are interwoven in the frame-work of the
Government of the United States Federal
was the compact, and federative tho aasocia
Uon; yet how sadly have the prominent fentares
dimmed until a vestige now remains of
ite pristine glory. State sovereignly anil State's
rights have been questioned, and on the bloody
w?ger of battle it has been decided, that our
central authorities, do as they list, the component
parts must yield concurrence whether
willing or not. The strong cords of the federation
hare been sundered, and a ligament, i
stronger than steel, in the right of numerical ;
majorities to govern, is fast exhausting our po
litical life. Heretofore we rejoiced at the dawn
of this onee glorious day?listened to its boom- i
tog cannon, and burned with patriotic ardor
under the thrilling speechos of its inspired
orators. Not so now. To-day, we aro excluded
from the halls of representation?no voice 1
from the sunny Sooth is heard?no notes of i
[ admonition or politioal instruction slriko the
ear of this powerful nationality. Our waters
till flow?the sun still shines upon us?a!]
nature, in fact, still smiles?but alas, the rights
of the South ore held in the hands of those who
laugh at our calamities and mock at our Bufferings.
Give us freedom?givo us liberty?and
we shall be glad. Deny ub our rights as a free
and gallant people, and the recollections of ancestral
valor will hardly awaken other than
feelings of sorrow on the advent of this day.
Dr. E Toland.
We make the following extract from the
correspondence of "Typo," the Tollahosse
(Florida) correspondent of the Columbus (Ga.)
Sun, which we find published iu the Columbia
Patriot. Dr. Elihu Tolanh, of this District,
went to Florida, some time during the war,
and we learn left his wife in this or Laurens
district. We are not certain that he is the individual
mentioned below. Wo merely publish
the extract referring to Dr. Tolxxd;
. "Dr. K. Toland, whocaineto thi.* State from
South Carolina, in 18G8, nnd was subsequently
appointed on the Medical Examining Board,
and stationed in the little town of Quincy, was
recently arrested in this city on u charge of
bigamy, and is now confined in the jail at Quincy,
awaiting his trial at the Fall term of the
Cironit Court of Gadsden county. He passed
himself off as a widower with threo children,
and succeeded in marrying, in the spring of
last year, a beautiful and accomplished young
uay; me daughter or one of the most respected
and worthy gentlemen ir. Quincy. It is strange
but nevertheless true, that ho livod with his
new wife more than twelve mouths?up to the
time of his arrest?enjoyed the confidence aud
respect of the whole community?who patroniseu
him in tbo practice of his profession?and
woe never suspioioned of being guilty of so act
of suoh diabolical meanness. 1 suy strange,
* because he corresponded with his South Carolina
wife regularly, and instructed the postmaster
at Quincy not to deliver his letters to
any one except himself. Iho cause, finally,
of the unfortunate young lady's suspicious was
grounded on the fact thai while Tnlaud was
reoently on a visit to his home, in South Caroline,
ostensibly for the purpose of seeing his
little children, she received letters from him
' enclosed In envelopes directed to her father.
Sjre of course suspicioued that something was
not right, aud after hiB return, while he was iu
this city on a short visit, sho took the liberty of
opening a letter which had been received for i
him in the mcautimc, whioh proved to bo from
?hit other wife !
It has been oeoertained since, that this consummate
scoundrel had a nogro boy (whom he
, brought out with him during tho war) bound
to secrecy in regard to the matter, with threats
of instant death if he divulged, and that he has
all this time, ftade his logiiiinate wife South
I . Carolina believe that he had purchased u largo
| plantation in Florida, and was building a fine
I bouse apd making other preparatione to bring
I her out here?which was his excuse for not goI
fp? home efttr tb? eurraxd^r to live.*'
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Held vlllc Examinations- <
We regret that circumstance* debarred as '
'rem the pleasare of witnessing the exerelees ]
>fthe Beidville Schools last week. W* have, 1
however, seen persons who were present, and i
in advance of a more detailed account with 1
ahich we expect to be furnished soon, we can 1
it least give the following brief outline :
The pupils of the Male Academy were exnsu
ined on Monday, the 25tli ult., those of the
female High school, on Tucsilay, the 213th ulf
aud the Commencement exercise* in tTie latter
institution took place on Wednesday. A number
of compositions wore read by the young
ladie , on Couunenccmeut day, besides those of
live graduating class. After the reading was
concluded, the graduates came forward, and
w\(re addressed by Ilcv.H. II. Rkio, tko Principal,
in a short Baccalaurate, replete with
good counsel, and expressive of the tender^,
emotions on bidding them adieu, and of the
warmest and most affectionate interest in their
future welfare. Each one was then presented
witli a handsome diploma. The Annual Address
was then delivered by Rev. E. T. Itfrsr,
D. D., of Greeuvillc, who we arc told not only
sustained, but added to his well-known reputation
as an able speaker. Specimens of declamation,
with two or three original speeches,
and a dialogue by the hoys of Mr. Carson's
school closed I he exercises of the day. But a
party at night was the finale to the whole occasion.
We take great pleasure in giving place to the
Foltowing reports, which were rend by the rc
sportive Chairmen on the day of Commencement.
nEronT or bxauim.no committer in wale
school.
The examination of the popils of the Reidrille
Male Academy, in charge of Rer. W. B.
Carson, took place ou Monday, 25th ult. The
undersigned had the privilege of being present,
and having by request, given special at
tenlion to I be excroises, we would respectfully
submit the following briif report.
The test of scholarship in the various branches
to wbieh the several classes were snljected,
was as thorough nad as searching as the time
would allow ; and the examination conducted
mainly by the teacher, was apparently with
(be utmost impartiality, and with evident disregard
to any particular part of the text whieb
the class or the individual had gone over.
We deem it neither necessary nor proper to
undertake in this announcement to make any
individual distinctions, and while there were
no doubt, some unavoidable inequalities, we
take great pleasure in giving expression to a
high degree of satisfaction with the whole.
The indications of progress and acquirement
on the part of the pupils, were highly creditable
to them, and taken in connection with other
ovidenccs of efficiency brought out by the
process of examination itself, we are warranted
in cxproesiug a most favorable opinion of
the qualifications of the teacher. The diligence,
ability and christian spirit by which we
feel assured his labors as an instructor of
youth are characterised, entitle him not only
to all honorable praise, but also present for
him strong claims on the educating public to
a liberal and remunerative patronage.
Respectfully,
A. H. LESTER,
E. CHALK,
T. J. MOORE,
WM. BOWMAN,
Committee.
bei'o&t or EXaMIN1.NO committee in eemale
SCHOOL
The Committee selected to attend the annual
examination exercises of the Keidville Female
High School, in the discharge of this duty, ask
leave to submit the following report:
The oxcrciscs commenced iu the Primary or
Preparatory Department, wliioli is tinder the
care of Mrs. M. C. Kilqohb. The young pupils
did credit, in every respect, to the character
and efforts of their very estimable teacher.
Wo have rarely seen scholar a of their years
evince mere thorough training and discipline,
or stand better the test of an examination?
they deserve the honors of older heads. We
have no hesitation in announcing that this department
has given practical demonstration of
its olaim to a full share of patronage.
The examination in the Collegiate Depart' j
meut conies next in older. This is under the
control of the associate principals, llev. It. II.
Rkid and Mr. Phesto.v C. Johnston, who are
assisted by Miss Mokoan. Here, too, the
exercises were both exceedingly interesting and
instructive. An 1 where all the competitors are
equally meritorious and proficient, your committee
find it iwpussiblo to award any special
honors and praise. As each class was called
to the front, the book was opened, its subjects,
chapter after chapter, wcro discussed and examined.
In vain did the distinguished Principals
assay, by searching questions and supposed
cases, to find some one unprepared for this
hour. It was evident, too, that there had been
no previous posting up in questions especially
prepared for the occasion. But standing upon j
their merits and thorough preparation, teach- j
ers and pupils had evidently adopted for their !
motto, es?? quam fidrre mahm. We do not mean j
to draw avy invidious distinction when wc
mention specially the classes in "Karnes' Ele- i
uieuts," and "Tho Evidences of Christianity," j
as exhibiting perfect preparation and worthy j
all eoinoicnduliou for the monuer in which
they acquitted tuomselvcs. And also the
classes in Algebra and Trigonometry illustrated,
by the skill and accuracy <?ith which I hoy
solved llio problem sad i fi< iced upon the prin ciples
of these ditlicuit xud perplexing subjoots, '
that they were at homo in those all-important
and indispensable brooches.
A charming concer t at night closed the ox- ,
ercises of thf day. This was conducted by
Miss XcLLIK jonNBTO.V, ? inStTUCtr?M 'C
the department of music. We congratulate her
upon the sucoees of her labors, in the splendid
performance of her pupils. We aro also in- R
ilebted to Prof. M. S. Joiinstoh and Wm. Jous- e
btoh, for elegant contributions to the musical d
entertainment. The graduating class consis- l'
ted of eight young ladies, for whom we prediet
a useful, and wish a happy future, feel- p
ing assured that their abna mater will hare tl
cause to be proud of the class of 18CG. n
Nerer have we attended an examination,
which in all its departments, wits more satis f,
factory. The Trustees owe a lasting debt to n
the teachers, and tbey deserve well of tho pub- '
lie for their devotion to tho Institution duriug *
the trying period of the war. 15y self-sacri |,
(ices?meeting and overcoming difficulties? 1
manfully they carried on their work without 1
suspension, the whole time, when too, wc are r
assured that otte sack of Hour more thuu paid s
the tuition of a classical scholar. And now it n
is worthy of note, that tlvc rates of tuition arc | *
not higher, but the same, as before the war, *
notwithstanding the very necessaries of life ?
are double their fovmcr value. u
In all sincerity, wo cordially commend this
Institution and its able corps of teachers to the
hearty euppoit of the country. ii
1). R. DUNCAN ) h
1)11. W. A. HARRISON/'I Committee. ?
J. B. SIIKRMAN,- f
\V. BOWMAN, J <1
The Re-?K(abliMhnicnt efOrdcr. 1
Our readers, says the Charleston .Views, will r
be glad to learn that orders have been issued c
from the Headquarters of this Military District ^
for the arrest of all vngrauts, and to prevent j
the selling of liqnor to frcedmen. This Is a j
step in the right direction. Below we give the I
order in firll:
llKAIXJUAH.TK.ns StATK OK SoUTIt CAROLINA.
Charleston, S. C., Jane 29, 1800. ^
Gonernl Orders, >
No. 9- J
I. The Brevet Major-General commanding
has noticed, with deep regret, the disposition r
on the part of freedmen in the vicinity of "
Charleston and along the coast to disregard r
their agreements on plantatious,*to the neglect
of the crops, and to either lay idling about "
their houses, roam at large over the country, *
or congregate iu Charleston and other towns. 1
This total disregard of all obligations to keep '
their contracts in good faith will cause an en
tire failure of the crops in the State, and the *
result must be destitution and starvation. The I
increasing amount of theft, drunkenness and *
vagrancy demand that the most prompt and '
severe measures be taken by all officers to check 1
the evil 1
II. It is ordered that all men or women who "
leave the plantation on which they are cm- ?
ployed to labor, either by the month, for 6hare J
of the crops or a- renters of land, and thereby '
neglect their growing crops, be at once arrest- 1
ed us vagrants and put to work on the public c
roads, as provided for by Bar, XII., G. O. No. M
1, Headquarters Department of South Carolina. *
All planters who ,havc freedmen employed 1
on their plantations who do not, at this impor- J
tant season of the year, give their entire time '
to the growing crops, arc authorized, if after
*?% grJm ?- m<I tK.y nofrlect or
refuse to obey it, to report litem at one.- to the s
officer in command of the district, who will
cause them to be taken from the plantation as
vagrants and put to work on the public roads
Their children, if any, will be bound to such
persons as will take care of them and learn
them habits of industry.
HI. A prison will be established for all persons
of color convicted of such crimes as are
not punishable by death, ou one of the islands, a
where eniploemeit can be furnished, and all *
convicts will be compelled to labor from sun- c
rise till sunseL, unicr the control of each guards 11
as will secure thtir safety. Any person con- c
victed of selling spirituous liquors to a freed- J
man without a pe-uiit from some officer having '
control, will be fixed in any sum not less than 1
twenty-five dollars nor more than one huudred 1
dollars for every offence of which he may be >
convicted.
IV. Commanditg officers will have this or- a
dcr read in tho several colored churches iu |
thoir vicinity. In crdcr that it may become gen- ?
erally understood.
By command of Brevet Mnj-Gen. R. K. Scott.
H. W. SMITH, 5
Brevet Lieut. Colonel and A. A. General. '
Official: 11. W.SMITH, ?
Asistant Adjutant General.
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The Sea Island Lantli- j,
The annexed spicial dispatch to the Charles- r
ton Courier, from Washington, gives some iu- c
formation in rogatl to the Sea Island lands : b
The Senate on the liGth nil.. passed the h
House b'reedmeni Bureau Bill, with au important
amendment, providing that Lands in t
Si. Luke aud St. Helena Parishes, acquired h
by the Govcruiuelt at tax sales, and amounting
iu the aggregte to 38,000 acres, shall be
sold in twenty-ace lots exclusively to the ne- 1
groes now occupy&g such lauds under General t
Sherman's order. These lots are to be paid v
for at $1.60 per ere, payable in six years, i
The amendment ?rthcr provides that upon the
Completion of i he transfer of said lands the l]
Prcsidcni is aiilorized to restore fully to the s
former ownersUxd* now occupied under Sher- v
man's order, excepting lands sold for taxes;
bul such restoration is not to be permitted a
until tnc crops are ratnerea, and fair compen- u
satiou is to bo nadtfor the improvement.
All of the Radici members supported this
amendment, which he House will accept, thus
making it law. a
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lu.tOAi..?We wre gratified to announce, ?j
the other day, tho'elease of Mr. Eugan, who, j
after having been jsch&rged by Judge Nelson r,
in Albany, was rearrested by the military authontics
in this iSfto. in connection with the (]
subject of militnr ourts, we not ice that Judge
Dullard, of Kennjcy, in pronouncing nn opinion
in a habeas srpus caso brought before
him, used the flowing terse aud emphatic 11
language:
I agree with lr Jatues Mackintosh, thnt .
while the laws *o silenced by the noise of j,1
arms, the rulers 4the armed force must pun- J;
ish, as cquitablvfca they cuu, .those crimes
whicli threaten t lir own safety and that of socicty,
but no loner; every momeut beyond is
usurpation. As *>n as the laws can act, every
other mode of ptisliing supposed crimes is n
itself an euormoucrime."
"Let the rclatdbe discharged."
Thore arc no ^rds wasted in the above Ir
opiuion, and ovorjfriend of constitutional lib. r<
orty will agreo naonly with the premises, but
the result of ihetnvit: that tho trial of civillans
by military ourts, after peace has been
declared, ia wrong-Phcrnit. j ^
1
From Europe. j
Prussia and Italy formally declared war
gainst Austria ou the 19th. The Prussians
ulered Denmark. The King ef Saxony with
rawing into Bohema, ids urftiy effected a junoion
with the Austrians. Diplomatic Relations
re broken off between Prussia and Bavaria,
'he Prussians occupy Hanover, and threaten
'rnnkfort. An engagement took place between
lie Prussians tand Hessians, near Prank fort,
tid a regiment of the latter were almost anniented.
The Anstrians arc hourly expected
11 Saxony. The State of Oldanhurg withdrew
rum the t'onfederutiun. A battle is expected
icar Frankfort, before which is assembled from
liirty to fifty thousand Federal Iroope. The
'edcral plan of operations are said to be (or
he reconrpicst of Holstein. The Austrians
ave commenced hostilities by crossing the
tallaii frontier at Ouhrano and firing on the
'russians. The latter have not crossed the
lustrian frontier, but reports are that they
re moving totrard Bohemia. Twenty thou?nd
Prussians hare occupied IMercham two
niler from I.erpsie, and subsequently lire Woren
and Uc'su Railroad. The British Ministers
rcrc defeated on an amendment to the Reform
(ill, which was carried against the Government
by eleven majority. Mr. Gladstone communicated
the fact to the Queen at Balmoral.
kco!?? l'uhfatcm.
The City of Rostou arrrived July 2d, bringug
Liverpool intelligence of the 21st. Cotton
ins declined n half to one penny. Rrcndstuffs
ire buoyant and provisions are firm. The deem
ol ihe Ministry on the Reform llill will no
loubt lead to their resignation. The Grenl
Eastern will leave Midway ou the 8th of July
o pay out new cable.
The Cuba w!tli later dales had arriveiL Kuopean
complications were culminating. No
lollision had occurred between belligorants,
?ut battles were expected near Frankfort, in
iilesia and Saxony. The first engagement will
irobably occur in Silesia. The l'russian army
lave entered Austriana Silesia, and the Italian
invc crossed the river Mincio without opposiiou
on the 23d, having given three days noice
to the Austrinn commandant that Italy
lould inaugurate hostilities. The Italian niinBtry
has been reorganized tinder llisculisor.
nkw York, June 26.?Additional foreign
lews presents points of importance. The "Lou
Ion Times" of the 13tb, says the diplomatic '
-apturc lietwccn Prussia is not complete. The
Vustrian Minister has demanded his passports, ,
uid was to have left that day. Such a conumtriAtion
was to be expected after the cor- ^
eepondeneo which passed between the two it
lovernments during the last few days. The
Lispatch of Couut Rismark, went beyond every
tuch docmncnt in discourtesy invectivo and c,
irovocation, and it has been replied to by the
;ourt Meusdorff in a moro guarded style, but ^
n language which shows offeuded pride and Q]
inconjurcablc resolution. The Austrian Minster
for foreign affairs makes solemn protest m
igainsi the proceedings in Ilolstcin, and the c,
tutemouis by which it has been attempted ?o pl
ustify them. He declines all responsibility w
or the consequences, and declares that for n
uonths he has lakcu up a position which en- 5,
langeted the foreign settlement. In conclu- c.
ion, Count MensdorfT reserves to the Imperial p,
Government, the right of taking such steps as hi
nay be found necessary. Nothing remains
or Austria, hut to defend her honor and guard
ler rights from contempt. a.
The porteuteus intelligence that Garibaldi (j
ins reached Como is announced. It was the
iccnc of his former brilliant exploits.
The letter of Napoleon to his foreign miniser
was read on the 12th. Had the conference
net, the emperor says thnt France would have tl
cpudisted all idea of territorial aggrandise w
ucnt so long as the European equilibrium re- tl
nnined undisturbed, much preferrinoa good b'<
mderstanuing with her neighbors to any ter t)
itorial acquisition. France would have re- si
icrvcd for the Germauie confederation a more di
vorthy position, for Prussia better geograpiii h
:al bounding*, and for Austria the maintain- w
ince of her great position in Europe after the tl
.esaion of Vcnetia to Italy in exchange for ter bi
itorial compensation. Though the conference tl
ias failed, France, the Emperor thinks will al
tot have to draw the sword but will continue
0 observe an attoutivu neutrality. The letter at
ras read with loud cheers by the members at c<
be suggestion of Mr. Ronhcr the chamher by in
1 large majority decided against entering 011 b<
he debate upon the affairs of Germany and m
laly.
The steamship Geriuania has arrived from ^
iouthhutnpton, with dates of the 12th instant. ?
ty her arrival we get the followiug intclli- j
fence :
La France believes that the rumor of an qI
xpeeled ini]>crial message, and the issue of a ^
icw loan, is unfounded, and should Mr. Itou- ^
icr be questioned oti the policy of the Govern- .
aent, he will only repeat his third of May dc- .
larnlion. .
Marshal O'Ponnel has expressed apprehen- _
ions that I860 will not "pass without Fpnin
invitig to defend her territory.
The passport system in Austria lias been in
reduced, and the Emperor started for the
icadqunrters of the army of the North.
The Ambassador has not left Berlin.
The popular iudicalion in llavaria against p;
... ...vvuiiuiiri, nilllSCUVriK Hri) DClUg llinUC .
o induce the King lo change the ministry, ' u,
rho maiutuiu t he policy of declaring against t>;
he power thai shall commence ilio war. 0j
Austria has protested against the entry of i)(
he Prussians into llolnicin, and declaring w
ucli to be in violation of the Gastccn Con sr
eulion. ft
The Prussians have occupied throe import- ta
nt points and will immediately occupy three ft
tore. w
m iwi ? h,
Loi'Isvillk, Juno 22. 0j
The Kailroad Committees from Charleston j(
nd Knoxville meet hero to-day in conference
rith the olhcsrs of the Louisville and Nashille
Kailroad. Fpeeches were made by Mr.
'renholin, ox-Confederate Secretary, Colonel ec
. I*. Kecd and others, which were favorably jj(
eceired. The prospects of continuing the ] jn
uilding of tho road hence to Charleston, by 8l
he way of Knoxville, are Haltering. aI
Immigration.?Forty thousand and forty ; hi
ino alien born immigrants arrived at the port til
f Nev. York during the month of May. This i th
i nearly double the arrivals in tho correspond- of
ig mouth of last year, and those of the first ' ed
ve months of this year, and nearly double i
lose of the .snnio period last year. From the j
pcniiig of first of January up to this date i jt
ic numbers rise as liigh as one hundred thou- KU
ind. Those who understand the matter esli- j
late that wo shall get up to a quarter of a ut
lillion before the closo of tho year. Though j ar
ren this will fall far short of 1851?tho great ^
nmigration year?it will surpass any other BU
scent year.
Insanity is becoming fearfully prevalent oj
raonc the negroes. Fifteen or eixteen were j"n
laced in confinement in Richmoud last month ri(
rout this canst,.
For the Spartan. 1
I Hop* It will Fit. A
nv iiAB*T iiorsrvb. J
Why keep our world a maze of woe ? 1
Why drive the light of Joy away ? *
Why let the fruits of Borrow grow,
liediromiog every joyous ray ?
Ye who decry the lightsome shout,
The me/ry skip, the happy smilfc;
Who frown at boyhood's dashing rout, i
And sneer at words all free from guile.
Ye who while watching love'syooeg dream.
With doleful tongue foretell the fstef
Of some young couple you had seen,
Farting beside a garden gate.
llow as they spoke the kind adieu, J
They seem'd to think of nought, butloge; V
Then happy faces brighter grew.- ^
And each delayed the hour to move; J
And then you tell with curling lip, 1
How neither saw the other more f
And how his noble gallant ship
Was wrecked on some unfriendly shorn.
With satiated envious pride, ^
You watch the sudden paling face j
Tour sordid mind is gratified
In giving pain in such s place;
Yes grumblers here and every where,
When will your dismal groaninga cease T t
If you in joy have got no shore.
At least give youth a shortened lease.
If on the young you cannot gaze f
Without a sanctimonious frown,
Bug up your head and hide your face, .
lu dismal gloom youv mhs'ry drown.
Why will you imitate old sleek,
Who oft with hypocritic cant?
And countenance ntede doubly meek, t
Could only answer "No I shan't." P
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God made us happy, dare you mar
The work of Ilia Almighty hand, W
No mis'ry's child, you dare not acar, '
What He has left so nobly gram).
Think what an awful dismal place.
This lower sphere would ever be,
Should you its transient joys deface,
Or lake away its mirth and glee.
Rsrasci Stamps.?We have been furnished
j F. M. Galbraith, Deputy CsUecter, D. 8.
iterual Revenue, with the following, wfcick
would be wall for our readers to note:
Notes or other instruments dated previous
> Oct. 1st, 1802, are not required to be stamp1.
All from Oct. 1st 1862, to Aug. 1st 1861
ay be stamped in presence of Court Register
r lteoorder. 1
Any instrument dated after Aug. 1st 1864
ay be stamped by tho Collector within 12
ilentlar months from date of said instrument;
rovided the Collector is satisfied the stamp
ss not withhold with the intent to defraud
te Government. But if the instrument has
sen standing 12 months without stamp, it
innot be stamped without the penalty of $60,
aid to the Collector. The Deputy Collector
as not the power to remit the penalty or a fix
te stamp ou any instrument.
The Collector for the 3rd District cf this
late, of which this District is a part, is Jas. ^
. Gibbs, Esq., of Columbia. w
? UnioHville Timet.
Tub Colvmbia Memorial Association.?On
ie third of July inst, the ladies of Columbia
ill assemble to do honor to the memory of
e Confederate dead. We know not ie wbeew
rain was born the idea of thus remembering
ie martyrs who bave gone down in bloody
trouds, but the impulse to do tnis bumble
uty has found sympathy in every Southern
earl. From tho Potomac to the Rio Grande,
hercver a mound marks the resting ptsee of
ie dead soldier, there woman has laid her trfutc
of tears and flowers. The humblest and
te highest?her love aud her memory embrace
II alike.
We shall allude further to this association
ad its object, snd meanwhile beg that thi>
immunity will make suitable preparation to
tvest the npproaching occasion with all the
sauty, diguity ami solemnity which* it do?
ands?Carobnia n.
Rklkask or Mb. Davis.?TheN. Y. Tribute
is become thoroughly disgusted with thn
lent that is being exercised on Mr. Davis. .
1 n recent issue it says : "We welcome the ^
:wa from Fortress Monroe of the assignment
' spacious and comfortable apartments fct*
ie house-keeping of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson
avis, By and by, the farce will hare become
o glaring, and then he will be let go. What
the use of persisting in a cheat whereby no>dy
is cheated. Mr. Davis is not to be tried
at all cTcnts, not with intent or expectation
'convicting him?then why is he lenger substed
ui the public expense. Let us have mi
id to the sliatn."
A Man Shoots his Wirt by Mistaju rox a
lrolar.?A man named Cung, a German,
iot his wife at his residence in West Ileboken,
oder the following circumstances : Mrs. Cong
id arisen, and had gone to the windotr ana
sened it, when the noise awakened her bus?nd,
aa>l seeing some person at the open
indow ho supposed it to he a burglar, and
mtcbing a pistol from under A is pillow, ho
red twice before discerering the fearful miske
he had made. Both shots took effect, lnictintr
mortal wonnrfu fwim tt>? "
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hioh Mrs. Cung has since died. Cong, whh
is been almost distracted siace the occurrence <
' the shooting, gave himself up to await the
termination of the coroner's jury. ,,
Both Houses of Congress have finally passI
a bill to dispose of 8,000,000 aores of pub?
lands in the South to actual settlers. It ia
effect extending the provisions of the Uoater
ead Bill over those lands. It restricts the
nount of land to be entered by one pertoh
eighty acres fbr two years, after which one
indred and sixty acres may be entered. Unk
I January next, all who have takes pari ia
o rebellion are excluded from the privileges
the bill; that, this restriction is remsvi.
The Longest Bat.?Thursday, the 21st 6t
ine, was the longest day i& the year. The
a rose at 4:29 a. m. and eet at 7:88 p. m.,
e interval being fiftocn hours and four mines.
Yesterday the sun r.?e at 4:80 a. m.
id set at 7:88 p. m. On this and the.next
ree days the interval between sun rise and
n set is the same, when Uie days begin to
ortou to the 21st of December, the shortest
the year. The four days previous to the
st of June were also of the same length, bv
g one minute shorter than th*t d?f-Jhsk
>nd 2\nei, Jun* fifi, ? ?*