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We Watched Her Breathing.
BY HOOP.
We .watched her breathing thro'the night,
Her breathing soft and low,
As on her breast i lie wave o( life
Kept heaving to and fro.
So silently we seemed to speak,
So slowly move about,
As we had lent her half our powers
To eke her being out.
Our very hopes belied our fears.
Our fears our hopes belied.
We thought her dying when she slept,
And sleeping when she died.
For when the morn came, dim and sad,
And chill with early Showers,
Her quiet eyelid closed-she had
Another morn than ours.
Biographical Sketch of President
Abraham Lincoln.
BY HORACE OR KELBY.
Abraham Lincoln, born in Hardin
County, Kentucky, February l2tii,
1809, of poor parent?, who migrated
to Spencer County, Indiana, in IS 15,
lost his mother there in I S1 9, mane a
trip to New Orleans as a hand, at $10
a month, on a flat-boat, when 19 years
of ?ge. and, when just of age, accom?
panied his father in his second removal
to a quarter-section of wild laud, near
the .present village of Decatur, in
central Illinois, where his father and
mep-mother have since died. Volun?
teering for the Black Hawk War in
1S32, he was chosen captain by his
company, and the next year was a
candidate for the more popular branch
td* the Siaie Legislature, but defeated.
The next year he was again a candi?
date, and chosen, thence repeatedly re?
elected. Meantime, he had studied
law and been admitted to the bar,
taking up Iiis residence at Springfield,
the capitol of bis county and of the
State. In 184G, he was made the
candidate of his part)* lor Representa?
tive in (Jongress, and was returned by
the largest majority ever given by the
district to any candidate. He was not
a candidate for re election, but was re?
peatedly a State Elector of Prtsident,
being placed at. the head of his ticket
in order to give his party the benefit
of bis services as a canvasser or public
debater from county to county. He
Gas thrice supported by his political
associates for U.S. Senator, but never
elected. In 1849, bis party (Whig)
was decidedly a minority; in ?S54-5,
there was a small Republican majority,
but made up in part of Democrats
who had just separated from their
partv on the Nebraska issue, and who
hesitated to vote for One whom they
had hitherto opposed as a Whig. Mr.
Lincoln, after receiving most of the
Republican vote on several ballots,
wherebv no choice was effected, in?
sisted on the withdrawal of his came
and a concentration ol the entire vote
of his friends on Judge Lyman Trum?
bull, anti Nebraska Democrat, who
was thus elected to the seat he con
tir,ues so ably and worthily to fill. In
LS56, Mr. Lincoln's name was present?
ed by Illinois to the Republican Na?
tional Convention at Philadelphia for
the Vice Presidency; but, though he
received 110 votes, a majority pre?
ferred Judge Dayton, of New Jersey,
because ol his location. In 1858.
Mr. Lincoln was made tho Republican
candidate for United States Senator in
opposition lo Stephen A. Douglas,
with whom he thoroughly and admi?
rably canvassed the State-Mr. Doug?
las securing the election, while Mr.
Lincoln had the larger popular vote.
And, in 18G0, Abraham Lincoln was
aoaiinated for PreVidea!: of tb^Uo'ted
States by tbe Republican National
Convention at Chicago, having the
second highest vote on the first ballot,
after which all the anti-Seward vote
rapidly concentrated on bim, puttirg
him far ahead on th? third ballot. lie
was chosen, after an animated canvass,
in November ensuing, receiving the
electoral vole of every Free'State,
save a part of that of New Jersey;
giving him 180 in all to 123 for all
others-to wit : Breckinridge, 72 :
Bell, 39 ; Douglas, 12. Throughout
most of tbe Slave States those who
wished to vote for bim could only have
done so at the peril of their lives, even
had their votes been received at. all
The fact that be received (like his im?
mediate predecessor) a plurality only,
not an absolute majority of the popu
Jar vote, does not prove that he was,
even then, a minority candidate; while
his re election last November, alter four
years of bloody, most desolating, bur?
densome, and undecisive civil war, by
a popular vole of 2,203,831 to 1,797,
019 for his only competitor, and by
the full electoral vote ot all but three
of the loyal States, is perhaps the
most signal and emphatic verdict of
approval ever accorded to any of-our
presidents since Washington. The
overwhelming triumphs of thc Nation?
al anns, which have since followed
fast on that grand assert ion of the
Union's right to exi>t, had all but
reached their natural culmination in
the fall of the last rebel Hag when the
pistol-shot of an assassin suddenly
ended the mortal career of our beloved
and honored chief, iti the 57th year of
his age. And no death was ever so
widely or so deeply mourned as his.
I. Abraham Lincoln had no vantage
ground in sta; ting on the race of lile.
His parents were quite .poor-far
poorer than the average of our small
farmers and mechanics to-day. There
was probably no year of his minority
wherein his father was worth ?500 in
all. Abraham lived nearly all his mi?
nority in ono rude log house after
another, working early and late with
hoe or axe in field oriorcst-like other
diligent sons of industrious poor pio?
neers and cultivators. Very few lads
who will read this have sucli meager
advantages of birth arid fortune as be
had.
II. He enjoyed, throughout his boy
hood, the fewest possible facilities (or
education. Living always in a rude
new country, on the outskirts ot civili?
zation, and repeatedly advancing there?
with, he spent but lew months in
schools, and these were of the poorest
and rudest. Altogether, bis schooling
was probably not equivalent to six
ninths in one of the best district
schools of our day. But he was al?
ways a careful and diligent improver
of the hours not required for work or
sleep, studying by the patentai fire?
side, borrowing every book within
teach, and malting the best possible
use of his opportunities; so that, at
twenty-one, he was not merely a fair
English scholar, but had mastered the
art of a land-surveyor ns well. And
the education be thus 'picked up' by
tbe wayside, as it were, by making the
most of the odds and ends of his time,
served him admirably throughout thc
memorable later years of his hie.
IIL He was never swerved from bi:
convictions of principle and nuty
While yet a lad, bc was led by read
ing and reflection to adopt the princi?
ples distinctively held by the Whig
party, then a decided minority in tin
country-hopelessly so in his ovvt
State. He was aspiring, and musl
have known that he might be populai
if he would, (ien. Jackson was then
the popular idol, and all hope of po
litical advancement seemed confined t(
the upholders of his sway. But Mr
Lincoln not only adhered, througl
thirty years cf mainly adverse fortune
to the Whig standard, but, wheo ol
fered a large and lucrative job of sur
veying public lands in his section
which would have given him tb
means whereof be was sorely in Deed
declined it, simply because he chose
not to incur personal obligations to the
rule which lie sincerely deprecated,
and was laboring in his humble sphere
to overthrow.
IV. Abraham Lincoln enjoyed no
striking natural advantages of person
or intellect, lie was neither beatitilnl
in feature, no' graceful in manner; he
was not even eloquent, lie was an
admirable debater, mainly because he
took care to thoroughly master aud
comprehend any subject before he at?
tempted to discuss it; and his speeches
were transparently honest and candid.
No bearer failed to realize that he fully
believed what, he uttered, and had uti
doubting faith in the views he main?
tained and commended. His argu?
ments were cogent, his illustrations
lucid, his speeches effective, because
thev had their root in a profound, in?
telligent conviction. Others elicited
more frequent and louder huzza* who
won far fewer votes.
V. Unyielding tenacity "of purpose
and resolution was a marked charac?
teristic, of cur lost chief. Ile was,
slow in reaching convictions which
had long before flashed upon others;
but or?p^nt^iined, he inflexibly ad?
hered ro "liiem. Defeat anti disaster
might for a time depress his spirits, but
could not shako his determination.
Never wrathful or passionate, seldom
palpably exultant, he confronted ca?
lamity and discomfiture as one who
?:es through ami beyond them. His
rrprs and those of his subordinates he
calmly regarded as beacons to guard
against their repetition. Thus self
poised, yet. void ot conceit or presump?
tion, he stem! i ly learned, a::d grew,
and was manifestly a far wiser, graver,
mote c:ipnh'*-, competent Executive in
the last than m the first months of his
Presidency.
Public Meeting.
At the request of a number cf gentle?
men, I would invite the citizens of Colum?
bia mid of Richland District lo meet at
the City Hall, (or Odd Fellows' School
House,) nt ll o'clock, THIS DAY,
(Wednesday,) to take into consideration
cur political condition.
J. G. GIBBES,
June 14 MavoroL Columbia.
DR. M- M- SAMS
OFFERS his PROFESSIONAL SER?
VICIAS to the inhabitants of Colum?
bia. Will be found at building formerly
occupied by Prof. Patrick, on Arsenal
square. June 14 2
MEDICAL CARD.
DR. S. LOGAN offers his professional
services to the residents of Columbia
and its vicinity. He may be found nt Dr.
J. J. Chisolm's new house, on Arsenal Hill.
June 12 I'
Notice
ALL persons who were kind enough to
take charge of my PLANTS, will
please return them this week. Cuttings
will be given to all who require them.
June 12 :t D. P. KELLEY.
GROCERIES,
DRY HOODS, ML, i?
KENNETH- & GIBSON,
At Robert Bryce's Old Stand,
ACHOICE ASSORTMENT of. Goods,
consisting in part of:
1.200 lb*, choice BACON
7 bids. FLOUR.
100 box. s No. 1 HERRINGS.
5 English Hairy CHITESE.
5 bbis. BUTTER CH ACKERS. *
5 boxes FAMILY SOAP.
5 " CORNSTARCH.
t> doz. BROOMS.
SOO vards pure MADDER TR TN"TS.
500 " " Cheeked English ALPACA,
loo ?. " CAMBRIC,
rino " superior LONGCLOTH.
At.?o.
COLOGNE, JELLIES. BLACKING.
Windsor Soap, Hair anil Tooth Brushes.
Dressing and Fine Tooth Combs.
Sweet Oil, Gent's Paper Collars.
Sugars, Locks, Smoking Pipes.
And various other articles too numerous
to mention, June 12
Passengers or Freight
5^jff? WILL be carried to Au
csljga??j?g^gUBl Orangeburg or New?
berry-, al reasonable rate?. Apply corner
Senate and Assembly streets.
June 12 S*_J. G. GRAHAM/
City Taxes.
IWILL attend daily, from 9 a. m. to 12
nr.;at the Council ?toom. (formerly Odd
Fellows' Sohool-room,) for the purpose of
collecting CITY TAXES. In view of the
urgent necessities of the City Council, it is
hoped that all tax-payers will be prompt.
A. G. BASKIN.
June 8 Cite Clerk.
JA11ES P. M. STETSON & CO.,
252 KING ST., IN THE BEND,
Charleston, 3. O.,
CALL the attention of dealers visiting
Charleslou to their large assorted
stock of
GROCERIES, WINES,
ALES, SEGA RS,
CHI:WING TOBACCO,
SMOKING TORACCO.
CROCKERY, TINWARE.
YAN KEF. NOTIONS. Ac. ?tc.
They are also receiving, per each steam
er from Nw York, fresh supplies of BUT?
TER, CHEESE. LARD, FLOUR. Ac, Ac,
winch tiny oder at the LOWEST MAR
KET PRICE for cash. June 7 0*
For Sale.
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &C.
I" IGHT and DARK MIXED MELTON
.J CLOTH.
1 case FELT HATS.
1 " Ladies' BONNET FRAMES
French.
1 case COLORED MUSLINS.
1 " JACONET CAMBRIC-colored.
1 ?. CALICOES.
Silk and Alpaca UMBRELLAS and
PARASOLS.
1 case Tnble Cutlery and PocketKnives.
Orangeville Shining, Twilled Jeans.
Spool Cotton, Flax Thread.
Pins and Needles, Pearl Starch.
Boaes Windsor and Castile Soap.
2 barrels Crushed Sugar.
2 " Brown "
Brooms, Irish Potatoes, Mackerel.
Herrings, Raisins. Cheese.
Mustard and Spices, tine Cologne.
Rio and St. Domingo Coffee.
Black Pepper, Yeast Powders.
Very extra Hyson Tea.
Sperm. Adamantine and Tallow Candles. |
Piekles, Sardines, Catsups.
Cotton Cards and Yarn.
Sm?>king and Chewing Tobacco.
Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes
Sole Leather, and a variety of other
urticles, wbieh are offered for sale at the
LOWEST PRICES.
All kinds of PROVISIONS taken in ex I
change. J. G. GIBBES.
Store in rear of the old P>>st Office,
June 8 6 Plain street. |
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Headq'rs Provisional Brigade, j
COLUMBIA. S. C., JUXE 9, 1865.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 12.
r|MlK attention of this command is called
JL to existing orders against marauding :
ind foraging. Officers and men are far '
her ordered to avoid all unnecessary dij- ;
mssion on public matters with those who,
liter these years of blood and suffering,
still do not acquiesce in the result of bat?
tle and in.the policy of thc General Go
lernment. Courtesy to all is the part of I
i soldier. Information will be given when- i
:ver desired. Sympathy for those in sor- |
ow and affliction is felt by no one quicker |
.han by the soldier; but no soldier can
orget what he lins fought for, and what ;
lis brothers have ?lied to support-the I
Union, Constitution and laws aud free
Government-now, ns the result of the |
ivar, accorded to ali classes; nor can ho I
orget the dignity of h's Government and !
lis own dignity as its representative, in j
leafing with those who now either secretly ?
>r openly scuff at. those sacred principles, j
Contracts between masters ami servants {
?viii set forth in word? the freedom i>f the j
atter, and will Oe witnessed by a United !
Hales officer and by a civilian. It is for i
he interest of the people that these rcla- j
.ions be amicably adjusted without, dela}'. '
Jase* of difficulty will be examined and
.ried by military authorities.
No privileges or ad vantages whatsoever
viii be granted those who ?lo not declare I
.heir allegiance to the United States Go- j
?rernrnent, acting in good faith according j
.o that declaration.
This order will bc published to the en?
tire command. j
By order of A. S. HARTWELL.
Brevet Brig. Gen.
Official: GEO. F. MCKAY, 1st Lieut, and
A A. A. G. june ?>
IIIIMMIII in i iiiii tm >; iiimiwiiinii?
Headq'rs "United States Forces,
CITY OF COLUMBIA. 8. C..
MAY 27. 1865.
G ENERA L ORDERS NO 4.
IN order to prevent any disturbance -which
may arise from the improper use of in?
toxicating liquors, it is hereby ordered
that, for the present, no intoxicating li?
quors will be sold or given away to *iny
citizen or soldier, unless permission :3
granted from these headquarter?. Any
one found guilty of disobeying thi-3 order,
will not only have bin good* confiscated,
but will he subject lo punishment by mili?
tary law. By command of
Lieut. Col. N. HAUGHTON,
Commanding Post.
W. J. KYLE. Lieut. 25th 0. V. V. 1. nsd
Post Adjutant. _may 2'J
Headq'rs United States Forces,
CITY OF COLUMBIA. S. C.,
MAY -.:7. 1865.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. ?S.
ALL citizens having it: their-posser'ion
any property lhat rightfully belongs
to the United States Government, accord?
ing to the te;ms of surrender of Gen. Jos.
E. Johnston, C. S. A.. to Gen. W. T. Sher
man, U.S. A., will immediately report the
same to these headquarters.
Persons having mules, horses and wa?
gons, will, for tho present, he permitted to
retain the same for the purpose of carry?
ing on their work. Any person failing to
comply with this order within a reasona?
ble time, will not only lie deprived of any
farther use of sa i il property, hut .will also
subject themselves to punishment bj- mili?
tary authority. Bv command of
N. HAUGHTON.
Lieut. Col. 25th O. V. V..
Com'dg City of Columbia, S. C.
"VT. J. KYLE, Lieut. 25th C. V. V. I. and
Post Adjutant. may ii9
Headq'rs United States Forces,
CITY OF COLUMBIA. S. C..
MAY 27. 18G5.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2.
INFORMATION having been received at
these headquarters of the existence of
armed hands of marauders infesting tho
r.ountry end committing depreda1 ions on
the property of peaceful ci'?zens, it is
lierebv ordered tiint all persons composing
such will be considered and treated as
uti tl a ws, nr.d if caught, will receive the
severest punishment ot military law.
The United States Government is desir
3us of protecting all peaceful und law
ibiding citizen?, ?nd they will confer a
favor on these headquarters, and do j us (iee
Lo themselves, by giving any information
they may have in their possession respect
ug the names and movements of such
Sands, and, if possible, aiding in their
:aptu re.
The time ha3 arrived win n it behooves
?very citizen to do ail in Iiis power to
issist the military force-? of the United
states to restore peace and h.irmony
;hroughout the land. By order of
Lieut. Col. N. HAUGHTON.
>5th O. V. V. I , Comos U. S. Forces,
City of Columbia.
W. J. KYLE, 2d Lieut. 25th O. V. V. I
ind Post Adjutant. may 29
Headquarters, Northern District,
DEPARTMENT OF THF, SOUTH,
CHARLESTON-. S. C., April 25, 18?5.
Circular to Planters, eic.
N^UMEROUS applications have been
made to m<3 for information as to the
lolioy to be ado].ted on the subject of
nbor.
All can understand the importance of
laking a crop the present season, and
jresee the misery and sutfe; ing consequent
poa its failure.
In the present unsettled state of the
ouutry, and in the absence of any recogn?
ized State authorities. I find it my duty
j assume control of the plantations near
lie military lines, anti order a- follows:
1st. The planters, after talcing the oath
f allegiance, will assemble the freedmen
lately their slav*, j and inform them that
icy are free, and that henceforth they
lust depend upon their own exertions for
leir sufport. *
2d. Equitable contracts in writing will
e made by the owners of the hind with
ie freedmen for the cultivation of the
ind during the present year.
Payment will be made in kind, and tho
llowance of one half the -top i> recom
tended as fair corn: ensation for the labor.
ie landlord furnishing subsistence ULtil
>e crop is gathered.
These contracts will be sub:r;i'.;ed fo the
ernest military ur naval commander for
pproval ami endorsement.
When the above requirements are com?
bed with, protection wilt be grunted as
ir ii s military necessity will r.l ow; but
diere no contract i s rr?ie, the crop raised
?iii be considered forfeited for the use of
ie laborer*. ?ii>>uid the owners refuse to
nltivate it, they will be considered as en
eavonng to eruWanttss thc Government,
rid :!ie land Will be used ?or eolonier? of
u? freedmen from the inter ir.
JOH> Y HATCH.
June 1 Br'g. <ren Commanding.