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HOW MRS LADD SATED THE MASONIC JEWELS My mother. -ts. Catherine Lad whose name muy be recalled by hun dreds of her old pupils throug1out 't" South az one of The most -tz1 an* successf-l1 teachers nf her day. gavt up her loved vocation in the be;nn of the struggle between Sate and' devoted herself wholly to cause of the Confederacy. sie h lived in Winnsboro for, twenty . an where she had established a largE and prominent institution of learning. Her literary talent was recognized as That among the best. Of 'er poems one noted said: They are swe t smooth and flowing, particularly so. but, like Scotch music, their gayest notes are sad." In her childhood days she had been at one time, a playmate of Edgar Allen Poe. Perhaps she caught some inspiration for her poems from these early associaticns. She was also greatly gifted as a play wri:er, and her papers on edu cation. home manufactories and the encouragement of white labor showed that she -ealized long before the war that th!iprosperty of the South would depend ultimately upon the latter. When the dark war cloud arose in its firy in 1861 this grand woman closed her school, laid aside her pen and took -.p her needle, and flung her doors aja:- for the soldiers to enter. She was; president of the Soldiers' Aid Associaition all during the war and by her untiring exertions kept it well Supplied with clothes. Once when a gentleman friend said. to her: "The first time I ev,er saw you, you were under my father's kitche looking for old iron vessels to send off to make shells to kill Yankees with, the old lady seemed to warm up to the old war spirit, and replied: "Oh, yes; and I alsog?ent my full rt of -German tableware to be melted into bullets and my fine telescope to the officers. It was one with which you could see thirty miles." She was one"of the originators of the Confederate flag. Those were busy days and nights for her, but her energy never grew weary. and she never was too tired to lend her personal supervision to any benevolent wiori. At the last, when we lived in dire dread of the Yankees "coming through," she .still showed her noble patriotism. Although but a mere girl: at the time, I can distinctly recali t those dark. miserable days when we listened an::iously for the unwelcome intruders-how, with almost bated breath, we watched each night the ir,cting fires of our beautIful COjum-: bia and nu<oers ot coutntry homes, around us. The troubles and a.nxieties of ~:hose gloomy times had cast their dark sha dowed; pall over us. and we l'ved in hourly expectation of. our ultimate - ruin. Oh! Was ft not enough iat our. fathers, brothers and all naar and dear to .us should be lain on the sac rificial altar? No, this could not sa tiate the unrelenting fury of the ter rible war fiend. The torch of the barbarians from the North, as we viewed Sherman and his brand-bearing followers, must come with their destructive work, leaving in their' tracks only standmn chimneys, grim sentinels over black ened ruins where once wvere the comn kfortable homes and happy firesides of a brave generous peop1 rlmot4ument Kto Sherman's relentless pursuit OL. 5war, in which a N ro might have glorified, from which -t Washington or a Lee would have shrunk in horror. Rumors were adicat that they had orders not to burn our town, and as they swooped down upon us like wild Indians, we had this for a hope-a hope alas! too soon to fade into an echoless past. MIy mother's house was ordered to be gua;rded. 3My father had painted a large, handsome M1asonic chart, which stcod on an easel in the parlor. When the crack and snap of the ir was first heard and we could see te red flames leaping up)ward and house after house saccumb, suddenly we no ticed a Federal o icer ride up -to our gate, quickly dismounting. dash into the house, and, securing this chart. hurriedly giv;e orders to some .of his men to dig a hole in the garden, place. between mattresses and bury it. Recognizing in this man a membe' of the M1asonic 'vaternity, mother ask ed him to fcllow her. and together they rushed into the already blazing Iasonie hall and saved the Mlasonic jewels. She anxiously and frantically sought the charter, but was prevented from securing it by the smoke and flames. knowing as she did that leav ing her own home for only these ,few moments meant the loss of all her own property including the literar' works of thirty years. We can but say it was or ly one instance of her entire unselfishness. The flames 'oared and crackled and spread with desperate rapidity, de vouring every: hing within reach. Only too vividly can I now recall those terrible scene;. I can still see the 'glowing blaze which seemed to reach the lurid heavens, hear the cries of terr:r-strickerl women, shrieking ' hln, gr,-s- o a ves, all corn mingled with the taunts and curses >f a relentless e-vmy, who, filled with iquors. acted more like demons than .unan beings. Swiftly as her feet ould ,!arry her my brave little moth r put the box containing the jewels n a place of safety and returned to er own 2ouse. which was by this ime burning. The officer ordered his nen t,. carry out our piano, which .hIEy di with the loss of one of egs. Strange to say. the only thing aved of Mrs. Ligon's piano was one ez. and it was a coupterpart of moth r's. I have in my house the old me od:an which did service in the Episco )al Church for many years. While his sacred edifice was burning some f the heartless vandals carried it ut into an 'cpen space, and as one of heir lawless band defiled its virgin .eys by playing some uncouth tune, he others leaped and danced- like eathen savages-danced while our om4n cried for hopeless mercy. In 1891 mother was stricken totally lind, but even thereafter she could ot fold her hands -in idleness. Her en has even since brought forth nany sweet poems. The following is one among her ast, written in 189S: hough our way be dark and dreary. Though life's trials press us sore, hou hast mansions for us ready, Homes where troubles come no more. my Saviour, guide me, watch me, Lead me by Thy loving hand; ,et me feel that Thou art .near me, Until I reach the Promised Land. ,hen the shades'of eve are closing., And the hour of death draws near, ,et me feel Thy arms around,me, I will cross without a fear. >y faith I'll see my home of rest in that glorious land afar; will hear the angels singing, "Come! the gates of Heaven ajar' MIRS. K. L. CURETON. Pickens, S. C. DEPARTURE-OF OUR VOLUNTEERS WVinn.sboro yisc.Arl-C. Thursday. being the day aFsigned r the 6th Regiment of Voluntkers or Charleston. at the appointed hour he Fairfield Fencibles and Boyce xuards were formed under their re pective commands and escorted to he passenger depot by the Fairfield fie Quar,s,. there to take the spe ial train, which was to bear them o Columbia. It arrived there in due ime, bearing the Chester Companies mnd the Little River Guards. The cene attendant upon the departure )f our Volunteers for the seat of va-r wa.s truly sad and -affecting. ever before has Winnsbyork witness d so many iair mournelrs. ' M1others.. vives and sisters followed their lov d ones to the place of departure to >id them a sad farewell, and cast a Ond and* lingering look upon thein as hey left, and though they shed many , reluctant and sorrowful tear, still, ike the Roman 'matrons of old, )reathing encouragemen,t upon their ictorious career and safe return, ey nobly bade them "go and 'return nly with theii\swords or upon them." rhe partinig of husbands a.nd wives, parents and children, brothers and ;isters, friends and relatives,' prepar 1d to meet no more, cast a gloom upon very face, filled every bosom with nguish and moistened every eye, and aas left a veil of gloom hanging over >ur town. Notwi.thstanding the dem ,nstrationl of regret with which thre rave volunteers parted from all that ~as dear to them upon earth, still heir conduct was marked by firmness md courage and a consciousness of he justice of the glorious cause in 'hich they were embarking, and a de erm-ilationl to do or die in defence hereof, which gave confidence and :osoation to the fond ones left be 2nd, and told unmistakably that arolinians could never be conquered. The sad parting concluded, the~ -histle blew and all being .aboard, he cars moved off amid the waving f hats and handkerchiefs and en husiastic ce1ers.. Five Companies Left Fairfield on Thursday, to-wit: re Buck Head Guards, the' Little' tver Guards, the Fa.irfield Fencibles, he Boyce Guard's and the Cedar Creek Rfies. which. together with the Mon iello Guards. whic'h have been on luty for some time in Charleston, nkes six companies Fairfield has 'rnished for achieving Southern in jependence, and she will furnish yet nre, if need be. The order of our boys. even in the ;onious cause of freedom, is as re markable as it is gratifying to our State pride. We know there are many quite young, who have gone into the ranks of the Volunteers, but w noted most particularly from Winsboro Master George D. Ladd, only 15 years of age, as a member of h Boyce Cards. Such facts as these must awaken Lincol.n and his Cainet to the impossibility which he has undertaken. On Thursday, about eight hundred volunteers passed over he Charlotte and S. C. R. R., and over two thousand over the Charles ton road on their way to Charleston. We learned that the Volunteers all arrived safely to their destination. lprivate dispatch received from that his Regiment will be quarter( in the city for some time. Governor Means Would Not Oppo Col. Rion for Colonelcy. The card below, published the Winnsboro Register date n< given, is both a tribute to Go ernor Means. who wrote it an also to Col. Rion, in wose fav( the declination was made. (A Card.) To the Cheste- and Fairfield vului teers: -Having heard through one or :v. sources tha: i had been put in non ination for the Colonelcy of the Re, iment of Volunteers, by some of _ i friends in ("hester. I take this publi mode of saying that (though I dul apprecate their kindness in doin so) I will not under any circumstanc. permit :ny name to be used as a cai didate. nor would I accept it if elec ed. This course I adopt, not from tb want of a full appreciation of th kindness of my friends, nor of th honor of the position-nor from an unwillingness to serve my country 1 any capacAty in which I could be us( ful, but simply because I feel that i my day I enjoyed a full sha-re of tb honors of the Brigade, and do n< think that it-wotild be fair to entE into a contest for them with anothe generation. I would make any sa< rifice for the Regiment that 1 thougl would promote its good; but I fe( that there are others younger an more active who could render it more eficient service. When I left home some ten day ago to take the place on the' Boar of Ordinahee, to which 1 had bee called, I thought that it was a settle thing that Captain Rion was to 1: elected Colonel. He had been non inated in both the Chester and Faii field papers for weeks, and no' oppos tion had been made to the nominatio, To this I gave my full assent. whil feeling no ordinary interest in wh should command the Regiment con posed, not only of the sons of my o1 and well-tried friends, but of my ow kind.red and blood. amongst whoi was my only son. I felt willing t commit them to Col. Rion's care, bi cause I knew him to be intelligen active, brave. and with all, an accon plished officer. Under these circui stances. feeling that neither the Stat nor the Regiment would lose any thing by it. I feel less hesitation I: adopting the course I have. In conclusion I beg leave to tende my warmest thanks to 'that portionc the Regiment who were so kind to think -me worthy of its comman< J:'-H. MEANS. Chesters' Generosity Appreciated. The card .below, publishedi the Winnsboro Register, dat not given, though late in 60 ( early in 61, gives the very happ relation that existed betwee Chester and Fairfield Countyi the selection of officers for ti sixth regiment. .( Card.), To the .Chester and Fairfield VolIn teers: Having been nominated in the Di trict papers for the office of Lieutei ant Colonel of the Sixth Regiment< Volunteers. I take this method of i forming those who nominated m~ and -those who have solicited me run, that I shall not le a ca.ndidate. While I am thankful 'to my frien< for their desire of my promotion. y a sense of justice 'compels me to nothing that will interfere with Che ter having the Lieutenant Colonel< of the Regiment. Chester has gene ously yielded us -'our choice for Co onel. in making no opposition to C< Rion, and it is simple justice th: Chester should fill the office of Liel tenant Colonel. Harmony, likewis demands it. I may add. too, that it would r quire very strong ind-uceme-ntsi make me sever my connection wii the company, which 1 have the hon< to command. and from whom I coul only part with the deepest regret. Respectfully. J. N. SHEDD. Captain Boyce Gua (Chester Standard and Carolini; please copy until the 19th inst. Live Stock Insurance. Don't believe them when the tell you t<here are others "just good." Time has demonstrate that the Indiana & Ohio Li' Stock Insurance Company is 'ti only live stock insurance con pany standing the test for ove a QUARTER OF A CENTUR' No one -but ARNETTE repr sents 'Em. See him to-day. T morrow may be too late. A Regular Tom Boy. was Susie-elimbing trees and fenet jumpin)g dithzes, whitling. always g ting scratches. euts, sprains, bruist bumps, burns or scalds. But las Her mother just applied Buckler Arnica Salve and cured her qjuic Heals s-verything healabe-Boils. 1 cer.e, Eezema. Old Sores. C'orna Piles. Try it. :.5e at John H. N\ I - throughout y you nee( ie. In buck( Leaderl provides every cc a city w t COLUMBL Coltu --USE AN r AUTOMA WATER SY COIU] Y YC ,e e nC n )t 1 a s 'd Anvils Babbitt n Belt Dressing d Belting, all kinds e :Bolts Buckets, Galvanized. Cans, all kiuds Cant Hooks - 'ocks, Asbestos Cocks, Bibb Cocks, Steam eCocks, Gaug,e 0 Cups, Oil, all kinds Cutters, Pipe d. Cylinders, Pump n Dies, Pipe n: 0, Write, Teiephone or e. Telegraph s 1. n e How Do s from a!: Is etsolid, wl agine th of labor 1- There is SVA LUE You mu don'teX :0 them Fl hi >r ev'erythi back." We si price as classed show yo Is a spet 45 years e 0 or. ,our. home I not carry it ,ts now. The - Vater System you with onvenience of ~. iter works. . . . ;. . . SUPPLY CO. ~ abia, S. C. THE PAD FOR A iTEM LAME HORSE rnbia Su 823 West Gervias ! lumbi a, THE ONLY HOUSE -in COLUMBIA Making a Specialty -of Machinery Supplies A PARTIAL LIST OF GOODS WE I Drill Presses Hangers, St Drills, Twist Hose, all kih Ejectors Injectors Enery Cloth Iron, Bar Emery Wheels Jack Screws Expanders, Tube Lacing, Cut Fasteners, Belt - Lubricators, Files. Black Diamond Mandrels,- Si Fittings, all kinds Nuts, Tappe Forges, Blacksmith Packing, all Friction Board Pillow Bloc Gaskets, Boiler Pipe Gauge Glasses Pulleys, Woo Gauges, Steam Pulleys, Iroi Governors Pulleys, Stee Hack Saws Roofing, Iro: wnerofa$ ) -"We have also Pnt Plant, bt if I had to tal take out the heati Leader Water System. I country home does not ha tem, as the cost Is small v labor that Is saved, are co COLUMBIA SUPPLY ( You Know When 1 Your Money's Wo ave lived with it, all your life, icture whether a piece of,fwo tether it is green or well seas< at looking at a finish establi spent in filling, staining a no standard by which- you OF FURNITURE except ti st trust the house from whia pect you to believe any claimi RST. Therefore we are prer: ng we claim, and to pledge "i iow quartered oak goods al imitation. The workmans Ai by those who know. W< u. Call and see. UNDER TAKi :ialty witli us. We have beer /. P H IL s The Old Reliab 1,4 Add to comfort life's burdens, easier-forn Ish running wat throughouth ' and grounds. G V6 you every benefit Of a city waterwOrks COLUIMBIA SUPPLY C. Columbia, S. C. USE AN AUTOMATIC WATER SYSTEM 1 y )treet . S C A QUESTION BETWEEN An Old Battered-up AND A Modern U-To Cellgr Window Date Coal hute ALSO FULRNISHED WITH GLASS aR The a estic Coal Chute protects the siding above t e opening where most of the damage occurs. Presents a neat appearance, Is burg lar-proof, and will last 9 lifetime. Can be placed in old walls as well as new. Write COLUMBIA SUPPLY Ca. 823 TtGmcisv.St., m-b* S.C IANDLE taft Saws, Simonds' ds Screws, Cap Screws, Set Shafting Solder, all kinds and Sides Stock and Dies, Pipe all kinds Stock and Dies, Bolt Nw Taps, Machinist I and Blank Taps, Pipe kinks' Tongs, Pi Chin :sn. Vves, 0o, all kinds V)es, Blacksmith )d Vises, Machine Vises, Pipe 1 Waste, Cotton and Wool ' 2 and Paper Washers, Cut and Cast Prompt in a hot water heating Shipments :e out one of the two I ng plant and'leave the fail to see why - every Courteous ve a Leader Water Srs rhen the convenience:"nd nsidered." 30., Columbia, S. C. ou~ Are Gettng rth? but you can't tell 0d is veneered or )ned.. Do you im shes the amount md polishing it? can3fmeasure the iat of confidence. ch you buy. We ;unless we believe pared to guarantee roney's woorth or money L about the same - hip and finish is are prepared to in the businesis , le.