The Newberry herald. (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, May 01, 1867, Image 2
TEE FAREWELL.
In memory of- LIzrT. J. B. WRIGHT, of the
"Augusta Lee Rifles," who died near Win
chester, Sept. 28th, 1862.
'Twas a pleasant summer evening and the sun
went slowly down,
Behind those noble mountains that encompass
us around,
And soldiers, in their gray attire, were passing
to and fro,
With saddened hearts, but stern resolve, on
many a noble brow.
To-morrow they must leave their homes, and
kind and loving friends,
To risk their health, their lives, there all, our
country to defend,
From hordes of cruel Northmen, who come to
seek our blood,
To desolate our hearth stones, and wield the
tyrant's rod.
I had parted from my. youthful friends, our
country's joy and pride,
But the earliest friend among them all still
lingered by my side.
A noble; christian soldier,-one of that chosen
band,
Among the first, to draw their swords, to free
their native land.
A shadow had been resting on his spirit pure
and brave,
Far in the sunny South where tht2tall Palmettoes
wave,
Wbere orange groves are blooming, and sum
mer's perfumed air,
Is wafted from a thousand flowers, that shed
their fragrance there,
'Twns there amid those lovely scenes, the cherish
ed one of years,
Would mourn his long, long absence, in silence
and In tears;
He might not fold her to his heart, in a fond and
last fare well!
Oh! would they ever meet again? no earthly
tongue could tell.
I looked into those calm, brown eyes, again, and
yet again,
I sought to speak some cheerful words, alas!
'twas all in vain;
"God bless yo, " with a trembling lip, was all
tht i coulci say,
But silently he pressed my hand, then quickly
walked away.
We have met and parted more than once since
that sad summer day,
But I never can forget the look with which he
- turned away;
Among the sweet, sad memories, that fill the
silent past,
'Iwiil linger, as a mournful song, bcrne on the
autumn blast.
He bad passed unscathed thro' battles fierce, and
summer's fervid breath,
But autumn leaves were scarcely tinged, when
stern relentless death,
Breathed on his peaceful slumbers, and claiined
him for his own,
While friends and comrades _stood around
Virginia's gallant son.
Our greetings and sad partings, our fondest
hopes are o'er,
His manly form, his cheerful smile, will gladden
us no more,
But In the home he loved so well, the Heaven
beyond the sky,
Wlth his sweet voice, he swells the song, with
angel choirs on high.
Oh! Liberty-is this thy price? say must we
yield to thee,
The noblest, bravest, kindest, best, before we
can be free ?
Must maidens mourn their lovers, and mothers
their first born,
And widows weep o'er orphaned babes, bereft
in life's young morn?
'Tia even thus, but yet we own, thou art of
p riceless worth.
Ad Southern hearts, will yield for thee, the
dearest ones of earth,
While H ope's brigi visions look beyond, whiere
ceaseless ages rodl,
And tyrants power can never bind, the freedom
of the sou1.
Rosemont, Dec. 20th, 1862. META.
Latest News Items.
PARIS, April 26-Evening.-After the
business 'hours, there were rumors cf a
peace congress, though discredited.
Rentes declined slightly from the ad
vance of one franc gained through the
day.
A proclamation has been publiIhsd in
Rome, calling upon the population to
rise ag'ai2st the Papal Government, and
promising the support of Garibaldi.
A telegram from Ath ens says the Greek
steamuer Arcadia has made the third suc
cessful voyage to Gandia, and landed
provisions and munitions of war and
clothing for the insurgents. The National
Assembly has proclaimed religious tolera
tion, the equal rights of the Turks and
Christians, and security for the property
of both.
The Paris Journal assures the public
that there wi be no war about Luxemn
burg, as apeaceful solution of the diff
culty was about to be found. The
Etendar says it was not to be affected
by the neutralization of the Grand Duchy,
as such a proposition would not be ac
cepted on either side of the Rhine. On
the other hand, foreign correspondents
to London journals say, that though war
may be -avoided for the moment, it is
certain to come. It is said Bismarck is
anxious for peace, and Count Moltke
prefers immediate war, as Prussia is
quite prepared and has three chances to
one over France.
. It is reported that Bismarck would re
sign, owing to <!ifference of opinion be
tween him and the King. The Emperor
Napoleon expresses satisfaction with the
negotiations in progress for the settle
ment of the Luxemnburg question.
Queen Victoria has written to the
King of Prussia, in.favor of the moderate
propositions of France. -
The Prussian Government signified by
telegraph, its acceptance of the proposi
tion made by Queen Victoria, for a gene
ral conference at London, of the great
powers, to settle the Luxemburg dispute.
The conference will be composed of
representatives of Great Britain, France,
Prussia. Austria, Russia and Hol!and.
Tfhe following-is the basis of deliberations
agreed upon: France not to enlarge her
present boundaries; Luxemburg to be
dismantled ; the status of Luxemiburg to
be determined by the decision of the
conference and be guaranteed by all the
powers participating.
AraUSsA, A pril 27. -Gov. Brown ad
dressed a large meeting- of citizens, at
the Court House, this evening. He took
the same ground as in his Atlanta and
Savannah speeches; advised the people
to accede to the terms of Congress, as
being the best and only hope of Southern
restoration. Persistent opposition will'
exasperate the Northern people, and may
lead to confiscation. On the other hand,
speedy acceptance of the terms offered
will lead to speedy restoration. The
address was received favorably.
The annual parade of the Charleston
Fire Department occurred to-day. There
was some feeling occasioned by a military
order forbidding the procession moving
unless headed by the national flag ; but
the order was complied with. The parade
was very imposing, attracting thousands
of spectators.
A large meeting was heild in Columbia
on the 29th, for the purpose of organizing
a Republican party. Several whites
present, but the colored element predom
inated. Gov. Orr, and other whites,
with several colored men, delivered
speeches.
Wendell Phillips says he was wedded
to truth and philanthropy when a boy,
whereupon the Boston Post remarks
that Wendell must have become a widower
when quite young.
4NEW BERRY, S. C.
Wednesday Morning, May 1, 1867.
In the next week's issue will appear
an article from the very popular pen of
Dr. 0. B. Mayor, it being an analysis of
Ancient Ballads, and will prove interest
ing to a large class of our readers.
Special attention is directed to Secretary
Carrington's notice of meeting of Sto.khol
ders. An error, for which we alone are re
sponsible, occurred in the previous notices,
in reference to those entitled to free passes.
Please read corrected notice in to-day's pa
per. The meeting takes place to-morrow,
Thursday, the 2d.
Off for Charleston.
The "Junior," it will be seen from a
comoelsewhere, is off on a bender to
Charleston, and having served a regular
apprenticeship of "seven long years," is
entitled to all immunities and privileges.
It is hoped that with this license and the
privilege of an editorial or professional
'dead head" that he may not fall into.
mishap by the way, and that members of
the "art preservative of all arts" will
practice no black art upon him, but
preserve and restore him in all his
originality, back to the regions of dark
ness from whence he emerged.
Newberry Herald.
Among all our exchanges there is none
read with more interest than the Newberry
Herald. For some time, it has come up
missing, but now we believe comes regu
larly. What is the matter friend Herald?
-Florence Gazette.
Why that imp of satan, the "devil' to
be sure, that's the matter. What else
is the matter we cannot tell. We print
a sheet full of matter every s'eek, fat
matter, solid matter, and interesting
matter, and its a matter of prime impot
tance that out valuable exchanges receive
it regularly. We will have to curtail
that imp. The fault may after all not be
his btt in some P. 0. department, as we
understand that about 40 postmasters in
this State are postmistresses! Will see
to it, dear Gazette.
Mr. Ditman, member of the Wisconsin
Assembly who oppsed the resolution
giving suffrage to women, says:
"We have work enough at elections
now ; and should have much harder times
if the women got amongst us. The sprees
that men get in to after election would
be much worse if the women joined in
them. He expected if the women were
allowed to vote, that they would 4e
elected, and that if the sessions lasted
three months without them, they would
last six months if part of the members
were women."
We don't know who be is, but he
shows little taste. We go in for woman
suffrage, give it to em, let em vote, and
let em went, and have all the enjoyments
and privileges of life.
G. & C. 3. 3., President's Report.
The President reports that the past
year has been one of great difficulty and
labor. The operations of the year are as
follows :
Gross income from all sources, $251,931 19
Current or ordinary expenses, 144,730 37
Net income, $107,200 82
-Of the 144,730,37 charged to current
expenses, at least $20, 000 might with
propriety be charged to account of trans
portation, which would increase the net
income $127,200.82. Tbis result consid
ering the scarcity of money, failure of
crops, and a host of other disadvantages,
cannot but be gratifying, and creates the
hope, that when the State and people
shall have regained a former prosperity,
the road may look forward to a career of
usefulness to the public and profit to
the stockholders. The whole amount of
Bons, Coupons and interest to 1st Jan
uary, 1867, $2,034,295.00.
Seeds for the South.
Gen. Sickles will include the agents
for the distribution of seeds in his regis
tration orders. Mr. T. C. Peters, who
is the general agricultural agent for dis
tibution throughout the South, and has
already come to this State for the purpose
of making arrangements for the estab
lishment of agencies, of which every elec
tion precinct will have one. An endeav
or will also be made to establish Agricul
tural Societies in each County or District,
and with the aid of the Legislatures, to
form State Agricultural Institutes. The
Yorkville Enquirer says :
This is a good idea, and if carried out
in a proper way, will add materially to
the wealth of our country. Agricultu
ral societies are powerful assistants in
the work of developing the tesources of
a State or neighborhood. The inter
change of ideas between farmers at such
meetings, give an additional interest to
the pursuit of farming as well as diffuses
valuable information among the members.
Wherever a flourishing agricultural so
ciety is found, an improved system of
farming, high cultivation and superior
intelligened will also be found. Farm
ing has becomre a science, and scientific
knowledge is necessary to make it pay
its highest profits for the least expendi
ture. We hope the objects aimed at by
Mr. Peters will not be defeated by any
backwrdness or old-fogyism on the
part of our people.
TilE Co7~mmuI IcE Co., having ereet
ed a large and commodious building, and
with a large supply of Ice on hand, the
agent Mr. J. D. Bateman is prepared to
fill all orders from this town or the
country, with prompt despatch. The
price of this very necessary article too
From the Junior.
GOLUMBiA, S. C., April 25, 1867.
DEAR HERALD: I reached the Capital
in good time yesterday-sufficiently early
to enjoy, for the first time, the melancholy
satisfaction of seeing the ashen heaps of
her former beauty and glory. I remem
ber Columbia, only as one thinks of a little
child, when returning from a protracted
absence. But I did not find matters as
I left them during the session of '64;
very far from it! You might suppose
that my feelings were very much subdued.
However, the warmth of salutation and
considerate kindness of many friends
caused me to forget for the moment that
there is aught to disturb the repose of
mind. .
Have you ever thought what splendid
fellows the G. & C. R. R., have for con
ductors-Medlock, Isaacs and Coogler
than whom none more gentle towards
ladies and polite to all, are to be found.
The management no doubt appreciate
their services, for they are also efficient
and reliable.
I made enquires concerning the transit
of freights and learned that all is done
that can be to keep goods moving. They
labor day and night. The S.. C. Depot,
the Joint House and Columbia House,
filled to repletion, recently, are nearly
cleared of goods. None on hand ex-.
ceeding four day's storage.
Ex-Superintendent Lasalle is again
bound with a "silken tie."
The popular Central Hotel is presided
over by Dr. Speck, and his mother, Mrs.
D. C. Speck, whose reputation for keep
ing a hotel is proverbial. The house is
central, commodious, well furnished, and
supplied with every delicacy of the mar
ket. The rates for transient board have
lately been reduced.
I leave for Charleston in the morning,
should nothing hinder me, and if 1 feel
tempted to write you, will drop the ir
repressible "We," as I have begun, and
present myself in the first person singu
lar; and would have you 'pardon me, if
violent hands be laid upon Lindley Mur
ray, or the King's English murdered. As
I have been absent from this my native
home, seven long years, all told, and hay-.
ing forgotten to sign the Newberry Total
Abstinence Pledge, my friend Purcell
may wish me to drini: the health of his
Palatial House, in a sass of Heidsick,
Burgundy, or somethirig else, and as I
am a '-ang'er now ato these delectable
fuids, I may occasionally prevent a
verb from agreeing with the nominative,
etc. So you ob'serve I have been candid
nough to give you a barometer, but
must here take the precaution to beg you
to see that my desultory remarks are
arefully read in proof, or your proof
reader may alone be responsible for what
ill be "packed off" on your humble
servant. ANON.
About Polities.
The contributorial editor of the York
ville Enquirer in noticing th'e letter of
Goy. Perry, lets out the following sensi
ble reflections:
Politics is a big thing.
Mr. Perry advises everybody to re
ister and vote "No Convention."
The Columbia Phoenix replies to Mr.
Perry, and well nigh annihilates him;
and proves that the course Mr. Perry
recommends is very Perry -lous.
The Phonix further intimiates that
it thinks our old leaders would better
fall back and let the new regime prevail.
WVe concur.
These old leaders have been running
the machine for lo! these many years ;
and the blindest of us begin to see that
the machine has been badly managed.
We find on all hands a growing dis
position to advise these old leaders to
modestly retire from the scene of their
failure and let other hands man the ship.
Th~Ie fact is, too, that Congress, in this
military bill, rather .orcibly urges the
same advice.
As things stand, we consider it rather
likely that these old leaders will act on
the advice of Congress.
The men who led us ini 1800 tre not
the men to lead us in 1867, and for two
reasons.
The first reason is that they have
proved to be false prophets.
The second reason is like the first
they failed, and in that failure lost con
fidence of both~ friends in the South and
enemies in the North.
Mr. Perry thinks there is hope to the
South in the recent Democratic successes
in Connecticut.
Almost everybody else thinks that the
Democratic party is a large humbug..
Mr. Orr is evidently of that opinion.
CH1ANCES OF WAR.-TheC Nation doubts
that there will be a war between France
and Prussia. There is no country in
Europe to which war, and, above all, a
war of even moderate length, such as a
war with France would be sure to be,
would prove so burdensome as to Prus
sia, because in none would so little fight
ing be done by professional soldiers, and
so much by men drawn suddenly from
all the trades and professions. Other
nations hire men to fight; in Pr ussia the
whole community may be said to lay
down their .tools and go to. the field;
and no statesman who has to arrest the
social machine whenever he mobilizes the
army would ever think of doing so with
the recklessness or alacrity, with which
the Emperor Napoleon or the Austrian
Kaiser pours his forces into foreign terri
tory totight for a province or an idea.
Prussia, though one of the most warlike
of the great European States, has had a
more peaceful history than any of them.
In fact, from the foundation of the mon
archy to the present day, a period of one
hundred and fifty years, including the
reign of the great Frederick and the wars
of the French revolution, she has enjoyed
For the Newberry Herald.
DME:ssrs. EDITORS :-We send you for the
information of planters a statement of cot
ton imported into Great Britain in 1866,
hoping to disabuse the minds of a majority
of them, of the idea that we, (the United
States,) control the price of the great staple,
and induce them to give more attention to
the grain crop and less to cotton. Of 3,746,
000 bales imported by Great Britain last
year, only 1,162,000 babes were American,
as the following statement will show :
American, 1.162,000 Egyptian, 167,000
Surat, 1,206,000 Turkey, 32,000
Brazil, 407,000 China and
West Indies, 112,000 Japan, 10,000
Bengal, 347,000 Madras, 294,000
Total, . ,746,000
This statement shows that we never can
successfully compete with the bal ince of
the world in controlling the market. Then
why should we give to cotton an almost un
divided attention to the exclusion of the
griin crop ? The condition of our country
(the South) is alarming, the cry comes from
every cotton growing State for corn, thous
ands are on the point of starvation ; it is a
deplorable condition for a whole people to
be in. And what is the cause of it ? We
certainly cannot attribute it entirely to the
drought. Had three-fourths of our best
lands been cultivated last year in corn in
stead of cotton, would we not have had an
excess beyond what was actua}Dy required
to prevent want, notwithstanding the pro
tracted drought ? We can never be a pros
perous people until we produce within our
selves the necessity of life, and we look to
our planters to extricate us from our unfor
tunate condition, Ty a judicious culture of
the soil. All the financier., lawyers, and
politicians.in the universe, cannot relieve
us. The staff of life is what we need.
Planters eonsult your own interest, the in
terest of the country, and reverse your
former mode of planting, give corn the pre
cedence as you have heretofore given cot
ton ; plant three-fourths of your best lands
in corn, and we assert by the 1st of May
1868, you will have more clear profit than
if you continue the old practice of planting
cotton. We have lost the position we oc
cupied previous to the war, and might as
well admit it. We thought the world could
not afford to do without our cotton; we
find it can, and without any material disad
vantage. You niust be convinced that it is
to youi- interest to abandon your old method
of planting. We are all interested, and all
should contribute to the general good of
our country in any and every way.
An estimate of the last cotton crop may
prove of some interest to you. We esti
mate. the probable agnount of cotton that
will be received between the 1st of Septem
ber 1866, and the 1st of September 1867, at
4,200,000 bales as follows: United States,
1,800,000 bales ; WYest India, Bengal, Brazil,
Egypt, &c., 2,400,000 bales. This is a low
estimate. Compare that with the receipts
prcvious to the war, and what is to justify
the present prices! We think cotton low
at 25c, but within one year we will see it
selling .for half that amount. Can we
ieasonably gxpect to obtain more than 12 to
15 cts for our cotton next season, with a
supply on hand, a large cro~p coming on, a
limited.demand for cotton fabrics, and a
reat probability that by next fall the whole
of Europe will be involved in war ? Plantr
ers we ask your serious attention to this
matter, it is of vital importance to you,
and to the nhlole country. Can we live and
prosper surrounded as we are by such des.
titution ? Give us full granaries, and sur
reund us with all the necessities of life, and
we will be a happy and prosperous people.
Let an irresponsible Congress pass military
bills, and Shylocks demand the pound of
fesh, only give us asupply of corn, and we
an live and prosper. Planters can you af
ford to raise cotton, with the present sys
tem of labor for 12 to 15c per pound !
IT. & B3RO.
Items of Intelligence.
Destroy the stamhps on your cigar box
es, before disposing of them, or you will
subject yourselves to a heavy penalty.
See 23d Sec. of Revenue law of 39th Con
gress.
Rev. Mr. Bagley, formerly missionary
to Japan is said to have paid a visit to
Mr. Jeff. Davis, to induce him to ask
for pardon at the hands of the President,
but without success.
A squad of the Seventh Cavalry fought
the U;heyennes thirty miles west of Fort
Dodge, killing six, and losing one killed
and one wounded.
The imnpression prevails that Surratt
will not be tried, in the fear that an
investigation might prove his mother's
inocence.
Ex. Gov. Isham G. Harris, the first
and last settler in the beautiful Cordova
valley, Mexico, has left that ill-fated
country.
Congress has appropriated $50,000 to
be distributed in seed to the South, by
the Agricultural Bureau. Agents to be
appointed in each district or county.
The Oratorio Lucifer, by Piere Benoit
was executed at Antwerp, during Lent,
with orchestral and choral effect.
Meetings are being held in various
sections of this State, in which the races
harmoniously interin gle. This is right.
16,000 Freedmen have removed from
Northern Texas to Louisiana in the last
four months.
The laying of a sub marine cable from
Lake City, Fla., to Punto Rosa, Cuba, is
to be forthwith commenced.
It is reported that nearly 500 build
igs floated past Ghattanooga in the late
freshet.
The Southern tax paid to the Govern
ment last year amounted to $15,162,726.
85.
James Edmiston, author of the beau ti
ful sacred lyric, "Savior Breathe an Eve
ning Besccing," died in Engand recently.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Mt. L. ScnoDAIR.-By referring to
advertisement it will be seen that this
gentleman has removed to more con
venient quarters, and is rapidly -making
his arrangements to meet the public
want in his acceptable and varied line of
business. Uis reputation as a caterer
for parties and pic-nics, and in fancy
baking and confectioneries is well known,
and we bespeak for him the attention and
patronage he so. well deserves. The
lovers of that delicious summer delicacy,
Ice Cream, will be pleased to know that
his Saloon will soon be open.
LOVELACE & WHEELER.-The space in
our advertising columns occupied by this
enterprising and wide-awake firm shows
that their stock is very complete. Almost
everything that can be called for or
wanted can be shown by them, and their
goods too are fresh, just received, and
will be sold at fair prices. "Live and
let live," is the motto they have adopted,
which gives them quick sales, enables
them to renew and fill up with all new
and seasonable styles and qualities of
goods, and to keep up with the changes
in prices, fashions and tastes. ' A visit to
their new Store is recommended.
I. M. ScBEr & Co.-We have looked
over the different styles of Ladies, Misses,
Gents and Youths shoes at this establish
ment, and pronounce them decidedly the
handsomest in shape, finish and material
that have ever been in this market. Mr.
McMetts, the business manager of the
firm shows, in the selections that he has
made, and the patterns, most of which in
the finer grades are of his own design,
that he understands what this community
need, and we feel confident that his efforts
to please will be fully appreciated. Any
kind of shoe, can be found there, from
the plainest to the finest, of the best
workmanship, and material and unsur
passable for neatness of finish. An ex
amination of their stock is advised.
TIE. TEMPERANCE MEETING.-It is a
pleasure to note that the cause of tem
perance is growing in interest and im
portance, and the list of signers swelling
to a large and beautiful proportion. The
Court House was again crowded to over
flowing with a highly respectable and in
terested audience on Friday- night last.
In spite of the prognosticatio'-s of its
opponents, the society continues to
flourish, and has been so admirably
worked and taken such deep root in the
community, that no fear need be enter
tained of a retrogade movement. The
meeting was opened with prayer by the
Rev. Mr. Mickell, and addresses were
made by the Rev. J. Taylor Zealy, and
T. S. Moorman, Esq., which were highly
mnteresting, eloquent, and gave good
argument why the reform should go on.
At the close of the addresses many names
were added to the books, both of ladies
and gentlemen. The reform among the
boys, hitherto so noisy and troublesome,
is worthy of particulbr notice, their
behaviour on this occasion gives flattering
evidence that a home influence has been
exerted. On Friday night next it is
expected that the meeting will be ad
dressed by the Rev. W. H. Fleming.
ALL, SERENE, BUT BEAUTIFULLY uLL.
The weather is delightful and no possible
complai.nt can at this moment be made
against it, except perhaps that it might
seem to have a deleterious effect upon
men and things. Business is as dull as
"ditch water," and the town so remark
ably quiet, as to render it anything but
pleasant ; one day is like unto another
day for dullness, nothing stirring, nothing
doing. Th.e ladies, (God bless em, for
without em what would we do for a
paragraph now and then,) still do the
usual amount of out door work, exciting
hope in the merchants' hearts with
visions of sales, which are occasionally
realized for "'tis not like it used to vos ;
a charige has come over .the spirit of the
dream. Greenbacks are disagreably
scarce. It is deplorable. - Then there are
no rows, no excitement, all quiet, nobody
hurt, our local is out at the elbows, wait
ing in hope like Micauber for "something
to turn up." A little muss would be
delightful.
SPICE.-For the local column:
Pennsylvania is going to prevent cru
elty to animals. Very proper, city of
Brotherly love.
A Cincinnati paper, speaking of Miss
Anna Dickinson, tells us that she has
"susceptibility of appreciation of adapt
ibility." Wonder if she has use for em all.
Marriages are rare among the Chinese
in California. But one is recorded in
our last San Franeisco papers-Ay Fy
to Cum Ho. What need of marriages
among celestials?
General Butler is a stirring fellow and
makes stirring speeches. He is said to
be the possessor of a great deal of stir
ring material-lots of it. Spoons no
doubt.
A country paper says :-A cow was
struck by lightning and instantly killed,
belonging to thae village physician who
had a beautifni calf four days old. Did
you ever ? No never.
A little boy asked his mother what
blood relations meant. She explained
that it meant near relatives, etc. After
thinking a moment, she said, "Then,
mother, you must be the bloodiest
relation I've got." Very good, Johnny.
The question why printers do not snc
Some dear, delightful man says that
the latest and sweetest things in bonnets u
are the ladies faces. A charming fellow,
certainly.
At no moment of difficulty does a bus
band, knowing his own utter helpless- n
ness, draw so closely to his wife's side t
for comfort and assistance, as when he n
wants a button sewed on his shirt collar. a
Least wise, mostly. e
W ben luckless Printers stoop to credit,
And find too late that men won't pay
What charms can sooth the Scribes who edit? c
What art can wash the debt away?
The only art their case to better,
To bring the money when 'tis due,
To give repentance to the debtor,
And wring his pocket-is to SUE. V
Gen. Sickles says, Sue not.
F
A DoG-Oc SH AME.-The chief agent of
the rail road at this place, we trust with S
no malice in his heart, but evidently in n
disregard of the Bureau, perpetrated a c
wicked ho-ax on George, a freedman,
from the neighborhood of Columbia, on
Friday last. It was aggravated from the
fact, that George, in his own expressive 4
language, had "jes de oder day been
flanked by one ob dem cussed, chicken
stealin', nigger lubbing, colored mis
shumary gemmen from de Norf, out- of
five dollars and a half." This was ras
cally, while the hoax was doggisb, as
will be seen. George had been up-coun
try and returned with a couple of two
cur-tailed dorgs, of the several species of
hound and terrier, for one Mr. Cobweb
of Columbia. Arriving on foot back,
with dogs aforesaid, about train time,
George sought free passage for his four
footed friends, but our agent had not clear
ed the cobwebs from his heart that day,
by bite or sup, as it was Friday and fast
day, and being in a dogged mood, posi
tively refused, notwithstanding George's
representation that he had but two and a
half dollars for his own passage. He
generously informed him howc: cr, that
there was a gentleman in town who would
advance the sum necessary-two fifty
more-for Cobweb; and giving him some
fictitious name, sent George in a dog-trot
pace, in the hot, sweltering sun, in search
of the kind friend. George innocent of
city life, little suspecting that he had fal
len into, the hands of a practical joker,
readily swallowed the bait. It is need
less to say that the search was fruitless,
or how far he travelled, how many gen
tlemen. were called on, or that sent here,
there and everywhere, George almost be
gan to doubt his own identity. When
we saw him he had just escaped the
hands of our dentist, Dr. Watt, 'who in
a bluff but generous nmanner had volun
teered to extract his teeth at Cobweb's
expense. Big drops of sweat hung from
his dark, expressive countenance, while
his eyes showed two-thirds of the white.
Any one could see that George was be
ginning to smell a mice ; that he was a
victim. It is but just to say t'hat our
store keepers took a lively interest -in
this affair, and helped -George by direc
tions to various points wihere it was at all
likely Cobweb's friend might b efound;~
and further, when it was actually ascer
tained that he "was no dar," they would
have advanced the whole amount by sub
scrip tion at once; but sales had been
light, and examination revealed the sad
fact, that all Moliohon-, new range, and
the brick hotel combined, could not pro
d.uce so much as two and a half dollars.
What was to be done? Our local heart
responded, give the rail road a year's
subscription to the Herald. True it was
fifty cents more than the amount needed,
but we didn't care, our hack was up, and
hang the cost, we'd give full vent to our
charitable feelings. Called on agent, we
did, George and local, explained, made
thc offer, looking virtuously indignanmt.
Could not succeed, agent dogmatically
dogged, dorgs could not go without cash,
no use for papers, full of stuff; told lies,
never got puffed like other folks, and al
ways meddling with somebody's busi
ness, &c. With lacerated heart we turn
ed a tearful eye on George and those
innocent dorgs, and left the depot in dis
gust, thinking of the waiting, anxious
Cobweb. We earnestly ask the Colum
bia Phoenix to inform us if the dorgs
arrived safely, and what Cobweb said and
did thereafter.
P. S. Since the above was in type we
learn that the agent though he refused
the passage, did not perpetrate the hoax
on George. It was done by the tin man
up town.
A WARNING TO THE COLORED PEOPLE.
-We learn from a gentleman in St.f
Matthews Parish, that a fellow, calling
himself A. Stanfoot, is going through the
country collecting money from persons
of color, and giving them in return cer- F
tificates for land, which he says will be
taken from the white people in about
fifteen days. and delivered to them. He
represents himselfas an agent for the
U. S. Government.
The following is a copy of one of hisja
certificates:
"This - day of April, 1867, I have
paid to the pass of the U. S. the sum of
$2, for value received in land. By order (
P. S. Sheadaler-Zebadee Kenly.(
To Agent.
A. STANFooT."
[Orangeburg Times.
INFORMATION WANTED.-Any person
who knows the fate of Thos. S. Evheigh,
Co. G, 26th S. C. Vol., will confer a last
ing obligation by communicating the
same to his sorrowing widow and help
less little ones. On 1st day of April,
1865, at Five Forks, Va., he was wound
ed, and taken prisoner, since which time
nothing has been heard of him.
He was a Master Mason ; and papers
throughout the country friendly to the
Order, are earnestly requested to copy
I
ONE OF Two THINGS.-"WC will remain
nder military rule." So says some Arkan
is editor, and some Louisianian echoes it.
ut, says the N. 0. Picayune, you cannot
nd will not remain under military rule;
on will have a government made for you,
you do not make it for yourself under the
iilitary bills. If you vote down a conven
on, you who thus vote will be disfran
hised by a supplementary bill, and then
one but black and white Radicals will have
ny voice in the Government. Nothing
an be more wild than the idea that there
any mode of action or posture of inaction
-hich can avoid the issue. Organize or
migrrte! This is the only alternative.
ugusta Press. n
THOSE oF oUR READERS Whot lck .a
rowth of hair upon the face, or those
,hose hair is falling out, or have become
ald, would do well to try "DR. SEVIGNE'S
'ESTAURATEUR CAPZLLAIRE." This- pr
aration has been.used by tbossanis In
ais country and Europe, with the most
ratifying results. Testimonia1s of the
iost flattering character have been tre
eived from -the most wealthy ad in
uential citizens of the country, and wil
e sent free to any one, on. application,
iy Messrs. BERGER. SHFiVTS & Go.,
7 hemists, of Troy, N.:Y., the only agents
n America for the sale, of tU .*me.
lead their adverttsement in thiste.
OF THE 9,IANY. COSMETicS and ,oilet
irticles now advertised, but few .prSve
:o be' what they are reprserited. EM i
SERGER. SHur. & - . Chemisg,go
[roy, N. Y.,-araadver-siteseney
evcral articles that have- proT
;cives just as represented, for chj y
tre acting as agents. We believe then
o >be perfectly trustwbr ,;, ta
:r,ties using thrrp2attere
hem fully up to the recommends given'.
See their advertisementin another*olem*
)f this paper.
Index to New Advertiemn .
The followin'g Advertisements a
br the first time. Those to be con=
>e found under their respective heade . out
iext issue:
L. SCIODAIR-BAKERY,-Bread,
?ies, Cakes; Parties furnished..
I. M. SUBER & Co.-Sboes,- Shoes,
legant stock. ..
LOVEILACE & WHEELEL-Every.
bing that can be called for. . .msin
SILAS JOflNSTrONE-Oomi'on
rs Notice.
S. P. BOOZER & Co.-Houme made
cythe Blades, &e.
JOHN D. BATEMAN-Oolumb
louse.
N~EWBERRY, April 30-The Cotton mak e g
aken a lively turn with the news 'of a adrae
Liverpool, and ratesat 20cts.I
COLUX3BIA, April 8J.-RuHig rates' .oaim
lets. Gold 136. -
NEW YOBK, April 29--' P. M.-Cottou bosy
nt, active and advanced 2c.; sales of ,50balmi.
'Jour advar.ced 1l0a15 cents. Corm -e am.
ited and advanced la2c. -GoldSf'
AUGUsTA, April 29.-Cotton excite but
rregular; holders askiug high lates;
ales; receipts 96-bales; prliee ranging frm
o 271.
CHARLEsToli, April 29 -Cotton is at a gan4*
ales 100O bales; quotations nominal;. ue.e 2
ales.
LrVEEoor., April ~29 -3te5Iag.-'a-Tht.
ni the cotton market was main tainued up tote
lose-midd ling upland.12aI2i-Grleans 2a2
~ales of 25, .00 bales. Manchester advicartor
,ble.
H ome Made
GRAIN CRADLES,
Of superior quailit.
Axnd re idy oiium,
Griffin'.Scythie Blades, nrd Set-the St*dn'
t S. P. BUOZER A CO'S
May 1-18-3t. Hardware Store.
AN NOW* EXHIBIT THE
LARGEST,
BEST, and most
VA RIED,
tock of: Ladies, Misses, GsnU,
Youths and Chflde's.
S HORS?
['o be found'this side of a
leston.
['he NEW STYLES, {
GOOD MAKE,
FINE MATERIAL,
ELEGANT SHAPB,'and
POPULAR PRflES,
WVill meet the approbation of tb.
>ublic, to which attention is ies
>eetfully called.
I. M. SUBER & CO.
Xe~w Range, MJain. st., opposite
miay118 tf M. BARREkSO0..
Louis Scho dair,
Having removed to the CO~RNEEBPM
)N MAIN STREET, formerly occupied by
L. Harris, and directly opposit.e Messrs.
Viskeman & Wilber, would respeictfufly In
>rm the ladies and ciieseeggts
e is prepared to furnish, ,, .*
Dinner, Supper,
'ic-nie and Wedding Paries,
ritb every kind of CAKES and PASTRY,
t short notice, such as
BTEEPLE~S
~f Nogat, Almond, Cocoanut, Maccaroni,
)range, &c.,
Iced and Ornamented
CAKES.
Charlotte Russe, Jelly and Blaoe-uange,
~reami and Swiss Merainquos, fruit Nerdin
uo, Vacherin, Polonnaise and Jelly Cake.
Also on hand Fresh Fruit, Pound ad
ponge Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Sugar Buiseuits,
umbles, Ginger Snaps anid Nufs, Rock
~ake, Love Kisses, &c.,
~resh Bread and Assorted Fles,
Every Morning.
Sweet rolls, and Tea bread baked to order.
HIe will also have a fine assortment of
'RENCH and other CANDIES of hia own