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*>iir Dumb Animal s. "came home to die." ,rl j.'-.-i / : / on .;? ? ?.> (J / ' i ?This is Ihc dreariest day of our lifo!' ' So spake neighbor John to Mary his wife. 'E'en the children share in our deep distress In parting wtih faithful, bouuie brown Boss . ?Como, Harry, and Nellio, and baby Fred, Bid good-byo to poor Bess; she's sold for bread.' The good wife sobbed, and on Bcssic.s mano The hot tears fell again and again. Fred's white, dimpled hands on Bessie's brown nose, Toor BcBsie's bright eye more lovingly growB, As Harry, with arms twined his pot's neck around, "With clover-bloom wreath her silky hair beund. 'Faver,' lisped Nellie, 'tvc's tubbled; 'ess pway; ? j Dod allus can hcur, I has h?ard 'oo say. ?Faver in hobben, my heart'n booked in two; And I doss Bessie's is if only we knew. 'Mate Farmer Tom's hcurt bo big and bo dood; Mato him love Bess like I do; I doss 'oo too.' Boor Nollio ! tho tears icould drop down, and then Farmer Tom rnised his hat. aiid Boftlj ?Amen.' The harvest season bus oorac round again, And brings Farmer Tom a rich store of grain Says tho farmer; 'Brown Bessie I think is quite ill; Harness Dick in the wagon, take him to tho mill. 'Leavie Besse loose in jour shndy, green Inno; Sunshine nnd air mny revive her again.' With head proudly raised, and keen, li.st' ning ear, Bess heeded a summons no othtr could hear. Over hills, over valleys, its whisperings roam; With strength born of love, Bess sought her old home. With tremulous limbs, the cottage site nenrs Neighs a welceme to friends of curlier years. ''Tis Bess, the darling Bessie,' the little ones cried? At the door of the barn she laid down and died. ? Snld John; *'Ncath the grcon Bessie's body shall lay.' Nell, whispering gently, said. ''Et us all pway: ?Faver, dear Favor, way up in the shy, Wo fank 'co 'cos Bessie corned >"une hero to -,-d, . .-*-mmm ?Mato hor grass banket soft, dear Faver, and sweet; Pin it on crhwiv daisies down to her feet." Over truo hearted Bessie the white clover grews, Ather head blooms in beauty the sweet wild roso. Tho oak, ns the type of nil that, is bravo, Lovingly shelters dear brown Bessie's grave. It is nnnounced that Queen Victoria will visit Germany during the summer. A polite Virginia editor speaks of old maids ns "belated sisters." GeD. Sheridan never had a cook stove named after him until this year. A misplaced switch causes many a juvenile train to ruu off the track. "Fascination" is tho name of anew perfume about to bo iutroduccd to the public* James says the Indies don't seem to givo a thought to us follows who koep away from saloons. A singular iustanco of scepticism is recorded in the oase of tho man who said the 1 >;b 1 c was -too good to be true.' UVhy was tho whalo that swallowed ! Jonah like a retired milkman'( lie cnuso he got a profit (prophet) out of the water. Among the attractions of a sale of oil paintings advertised iu Sao Francis j. co is a picture of Qen. Jackson just from the bath. A burglar who was found under a mau's bed in Philadelphia excused hint self on the grounds that ho was looking for his dog. ?The ono thing.' says Joan Paul, ?which a maiden most easily forgets in how she looks?honco mirrors were invented.' The greatest magicians oi tho age arc the pnpei makers; they transform the begger's rags into shoet3 for oditors to lie on. The Now York newsboys havo opened their theatre again and tho policemen ? have had to retreat. Intellect always triumph I, Emerson says: 'Tho way to. make the world better is by reforming number one then there is surely ono less villiun io the world/ The Indians hare inventod a new method of scalping victime, so that now a bald headed man stands no moro show than any one olse. This is as it should be. It wns a North Carolina landlord who posted the notico in his dining room, that members of tho Legislature would be tho first seated, and afterwards tho gentlemen, KEARNEY'S FLUID EXTRACT | BUGHU! The only known remedy for BRIGHT'S DISEASE, And a positivo remedy for GOUT, GRAVEL, STRICTURES, DIA BETES, DYSPEPSIA NERVOUS) DEBILITY DROPSY, Non retention or Incontinonco of Urine, Ir ritation, Inflamation or Ulccratieu of tho BLADDER & KIDNEYS, SPERM ATORRIKEA, Lcncorrhocn or Whites, Diseases of the Prostrate Gland, Stone in,the Uludder, Colculus Gravel or Brickdust Dopoait and Mucus or Milky Discharges. KEARNEY'S! EXTRACT BIlCHTJi ? Perinauontly Cures all Disease of the BLADDER, KIDNEYS, AND DROPSICAL SWELLINGS, Existing in Men, women and Children, fl?-NO MATTER WHAT THE AGE! Prof. S'eelc says: "One botile of Kearn ey's Fluid Extract Ruchu is worth more than all other Diichns combined." Price. One Dollar per Bottle, or Six Pot tles for Five Dollars. Depot lO J I>uaiao St., X. Y. A Physician in attendance to answer cor respondence and give advice gratis. fl*35"'Send stamp for Pamphlet, free-*^?8 -TU THK Nervous & Debilitated OF BOTH SEXES. A~o Charge for Advice, ami Conciliation. Dn. .T. It. Dvott, graduate of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, author of several valuable works, can be consulted on all diseases of the Sexual or Urinary Or gans, (which he has made an especial study) either in male or female, no matter from what cause originating or of how long stand ing. A practice of HO years enables him to t rent diseases with success. Cures guaran teed. Charges reasonable. Those at a distance can forward letter describing sym toms anil enclosing stamp to prepay postage. Send for the GUIDE TO HEALTH. Price 10c. ?-.?-TT. HYOTfr Mrft.,-? Physician and Surgeon, 10J Duane St., New York, jan 17 1874! 52 SOUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD EMMX SQg [ml ~*r'&_SorT CHARLESTON, S. 0. December 14, 1871!. ON AND AFTER SUNDAY DECEMBER 14, the Passenger Train on the South Carolina Railroad will run as follows. roK CUM! Mitt A. Leave Charleston.0.30 A. M. Arrive at Columbia.5.20 P. M. for ACOCSTA. Leave Charleston.0.30 A. M. Arrive at Augusta.5.'20 P. M. for charleston'. Leave Columbia.9.00 P. M. Arrive at Charleston.4.45 P. M ' Leave Augusta.9.00 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.4.45 A. M. columbia sicjut express? SUNDAYS EXCEPT ED. Leave Charleston.7.30 P. M. Arrive at Columbia.6..10 A. M. Lca^e Columbia.7.30 P. M. Arrive at Charleston.4 4? A. M. Al'fil'STA KIOIIT EXrRC.ss-Sl'NDAYS EXOKPTKD Leave Charleston.8.30 P. M. Arrive at Augusta.7.85 A. M. heave Augusta.fi. 15 P. M Arrive at Charleston.5.50 A. M. SUMMEBViLLB TRAIN. Leave Summcrville at.7.25 A. M. Arrive at Charleston at.8.40 A. M. Leave. Charleston at.3.35 P. M. I Arrive at Suinmcrvillo at.4.50 P. M. CAMPEN branch. Leave Camden.7.20 A. M. Arrive at Columbia.11.65 A. M. Leave Columbia......2.10 P. M. Arrive at Camden. 6.55 P. M. Day and Night Trains connect at Augusta, with Maeoti and Augusta Rail 'toad, Central Rail Road and Georgia Rail Road. This is thu quickest and most direct route, and as comfortable ami cheap as any other route to Louisville, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and all other points West and Northwest. Columbia Night Train connects with Greenville and Columbia Railroad, and Day and Night Trains connect with Churlottc Road. Through Tickets on sale, via this route to all points North. Camden Train connects at Kingville daily (except Sundays) with ?ny Passenger Train, and runs through to Columbia. A. L. TYLER, Vice-President. S. B. PtcivENs, General Ticket Agent. NEW PATENT." DR. PATRICK'S COTTON PRESS The undersigned Agent for Orangeburg County begs leave to call the attention of COTTON PLANTERS to the same, and would advise every one in need of a COT TON PP.ESS to purchase a patent at once. For CHEAPNESS, SIMPLICITY, and POWER, it has no equal. Any one desirous of scoing the "modus operandi" of said Press, can do so by calling at the Store of J. W. Putrick & Co., R?ssel Street Orangeburg C. IL, S. C, where a model can be seen, or address Cnpt. Jeff STOKES Gen'l Agent Midway S. C. J. W. PATRICK, Agt. Ornngcburg County S. C. july*26 187o I BEG Call the ATTENTION of MY FRIENDS, PATRONS and the PUBLIC to a fine AS. ORTMKNT of ? If INES AND LIQOIJRS, At all PRICES and all GRADES, from 'Con-mon Rectified" to "Old Pur? Rye" and Corn WHISKEYS, whieh I have just received, aud notwithstanding the ADVANCES I will mill continue te eell at FORMER PRICES. ? t Also a FRESH SUPPLY of, COPFEB-, SUGARS, TEAS, PLOUR And other GROCERIES including SEED POTATOES and ONIONS whieh I offor at a SMA LL per ee&tuge. .Call before buying, yon can SAVE Money. C. D. KORTJOHN. F II HAS JUST RECEIVED A FULL SUPPLY OF MEW GOODS! And KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND a full line of DRY GOODS Of all kinda. He offer,-, for sale everything in the shape of GENERAL MERCHANDISE CHEAP. Such as COFFEE, SUGAR, LARD, BACON, BUTTER, HAMS, CHEESE, CANNED FRUIT and HAM SAUSAGE. Also on hand a fine lot of NEW NOKTIIKKX HAY, and soveral GOOD VARIETIES of FERTILISERS, which can be bought LOW DOWN for the MONEY. F. H. W. BRIGGMANN. SELLING H AND S g HATS I AT 00 Cost J. W. PATRICK & CO AT COST! MY ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS! NO HUMBUG. D. LOUIS AUGUSTUS FISCHES, Agt HAS JUST RECEIVED AT THE ENTERPRISE GRO:ERY STORE A full mpply of FRESH FAMILY GROCERIES, and is offering them VERY LOW lor the Cash. -A.T THE ENTERPRISE SALOON Will bo found a full Stock of CHOICE LIQUORS of the best brands, and a large supply of the BEST BITTERS that am made. SEGA RS and TOBACCO of the best grades. All in need of the above goods will be dealt with right by calling on AUGUSTUS FISCHER, Agt. 3)fJ A Valuable Invention $5 AN ENTIRELY NEW Sowing Machine! FOR DOMESTIC USE. ONLY FIVE DOLLARS. WITH Till HIW Patent Button Hole Worker. THE MOST SIMPLE AND COMPACT IN CONSTRUCTION. THE MOST DURABLE AND ECONOMI CAL IN USE. A MODEL OF COMBINED STRENGTH AND BEAUTY. Complete in nil its parts, uses the Straight Eyo Pointed Needle, Self Threading, direct, upright Positive Motion, New Tension, Self Feed and Cloth Guidcr. Operates by Wheel and on a Table. Light Running, Smooth and noiseless like all good high priced machines. Has patent check to prevent the wheel being turned the wrong way. Uses the thread direct from the spool. Makes the Elantic Lcck Stitch (finest and strongest stitch known ;) firm, duruble, close aad rapid. Will do nil kinds of work, fine and coarse, from Cambric te heavy Cloth or Leather, and udes all desoriptions of thread The best mechanical talent in America and Europe, hns been devoted to improving and simplifying our MachiAos, combining only that which is practicable, and dis pensing with all complicated surroundings generally found in other machines. Special terms and extra inducements to male and female ugents, store keepers, kc, who will establish agsncic* through the country and keep our now maohines on ex hibition and sale. County rights given to smart agents free. Agent'n complete outfita furnished without any extra charge. Samples of sewing, descriptive circulars 1 containing terms, testimonials, engravings, Ac, sent free Address. BROOKS SEWING MACHINE CO., No. 1329 Broadway, New York. feb 8 ly THE GREAT REMEDY FOR CONSUMPTION which can bo cured by a timely resort to this stand ard preparation, as has been proved by tho hundreds of testimonials received by tho proprietors. It is acknowl edged by many prominent physicians to be the most reliable preparation ever in troduced for the relief and cure of all Lung complaints, and is offered to the public, sanctioned by the experience of over forty years. When resorted to in season it sel dom fails to effect a speedy cure in the most severe cases of Coughs, Bronchitis, Croup, "Whooping Cough, Influenza, Asthma, Colds, Sore Throat, Pains or Sore ness in tho Chest and Side, Liver Complaint, Bleeding at the Lungs, &c. Wistaria* Balsam does not dry up a Cough, and leave the causo behind, as is tho case "vytoh most preparations, but it loosens and cleanses the lungs, and allays irritation, thus removing the cause of the complaint. rnBFAnxD BY BETH W. FOWLE A B0N8, Boston, Hots., And sold by Druggists and Dealers geaaraujh MONEY CANNOT BUY IT! For Sight is Priceless XX BUT THE DIAMOND SPECTACLE8 WILL PRESERVE IT. If you value your Fyesight use these Per fect Lenses, Ground from Minuto Crystal Pebbles, Melted together, and derive their name "Diamond" on amount of their Hanl neu.and Brilliancy. They will last many years without chnnge, and are warranted superior to all others in use. Manufactured by the Spencor Optica Manufacturing Co., New York. CAUTION.?None Gcnuing unless Btemp ti with our trade mark. For Sale by Responsible Agents througV out the Union. E. J. OLIV EROS, jan 20?ly Orangeburg, S. C $r to $20 PER RAY! Agent? O WANTED! All classes of working people, of either sex, young or old, thako moro money at work for us in their snare moments, or all the time, than at anything else. Particulars free Address Q\ STINSON & CO., sept -lo Portland, Maine. Bricks I Bricks ! BRICKS!!! 1MIK UNDERSIGNED RE8PECTF0LLT Informs tho publio that ho is new pro pared te furnish BRICKS in any quantity. All orders will meet prompt attention. J. C. EDWARD8. june? 1873 if ??nii ??? ? i : ^ri' '-fta?l v ?;( J Nice Lot of NEW STYLES-? Ali PRINTS and other GOODS [Just Eeceived at .' an* ? ? A SAPPY NEW YEAR! ?? iy;. ? ? * i - -: *??? . t* * * j m& .... ? In wishing the publica HAPPY NEW YEAR, we to ante then for ike LIBERAL PATRONAGE beatcwed od us, and hope to merit a ?oatiauaaeo of the same, assuring then that wo are determined to keep, as in the P??Mi. FIRST CLASS STOREr - TVith the ushering out of the Old Year, we hare closed out our STOCK, ead with our New Year's Qreeling, greet our patrons with an ontirely New and SM well Selected a Stock of **. -' k"< it:- a Jua t>\?**5)J& GTOOERIES, LIQUORS, &c As can be found anywhere. Gire u3 a ?all at W. T. Muller's Old Staad, aad examine our Stotk attt Price, all of which will defy competition. FBANTZ BRIOGM^ZSTISr ?* CO. N. B.?HIGHEST OASH PRICES gWea fer all Coaatry Pred?t*. v^-Jt r. McNamara's A fall assortment of FALL and WINTER GOODS, of every descrip tion, at prices to suit the times. A foil stock of choice Groceries now on hand. J. HcUamara. 8.pt. 37, 1873 35 If GEO. H. CORNELSON Is receiving now, constantly addi tions to his Stock of DRY GOODS, Groceries, Hardware, Boots & Shoes, Hats, Saddles, Harness, Crockery, Wood and Willow Ware, etc., and offers the same at prices to suit the times. BAGGING and TIES always on hand. I also continue to buy COTTON, RICE and all COUNTRY Produce at the HIGHEST Market PRICE. Please call in and see for yourselves. GEO. H. CORNELSONU ? ? ?*> ? ?e i.-i??i'-e>f?l? mm i niiiiwm 11.wmnmtm^mmm*m ,.i'ii>iiiiiiwjiiBi in m\*smwmmwK?m DUKES' HOTEL, RDS8ELL-STBEET, ORANGEBTJRQ, Sjj^, The Subscriber takes great pleasure in announcing to his FRIENDS, and the W?? MUNTTY that ho has OPENED a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, at the Large Resldoneomemt ly occupied by Mr. Hane Wannamaker. Comfortable Aceemmedaliets, si a^uSaJeajajt Table and'Courleus Attention are Quai*anteed. jan 18?om J. W.II. D?KE*.