The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, January 11, 1887, Image 8
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JAMKS S. PKRRIN,
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Sphschiption $2 00
Tho Confederate llmne.
Among tho pad sights of Charleston
none struck Vno more forcibly than the
pitiful ruins of the "Confederate Home,"
instituted twenty years ago, for the care
of tho needy and helpless mothers and
widows, and the bringing up and educating
of the daughters of Confederate
soldiers.
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unm insMuuon, wvn mm'wii iu t>u
m&ny in our city, is the life work of Mrs,
M. A. Snoijvden, whose own large wealth
went down in the war, but whose great
humanity, indomitable courage, preseverance
and philanthropic efforts
nothing could overcome. Amid tho
wreck of her own fortune she magnanimously
commenced the upbuilding of
the fortunes of others worso wrecked
than herself. The Confederate Homp
was the result. Here some hundreds of
feeble old mothers, invalidj widows and
young daughters of Confederate soldiers
And a shelter and the comforts of a home
The sick are nursed and the girls edueat** *1
ir\ n it i*n f/\T* fhotri
UU 2111 \ I . UDUI vmj ttuu^uu vu VU? u ?VI
sclve anrl others.
It was summer vacation when the
earthquake took place, and the school
girls were all away, scattered among
the homes and friends of the surrounding
country. As we climbed the broken
stairs up to the attic, the open sky
looked in upon us. llere were three
rooms occupied during school terms, the
one by fourteen, another by five and
another by four young girls who, if there
would have been in their bed asleep at
10 o'clock at night. As it was there. In
the shock the gables had fallen out and
the entire roof of heavy timbers had fallen
to the floors and laid there, completely
filling the space, as tho cover of a box
which had slipped aside, a perfect trap
nothing could have lived underneath,
lint for this providence these twentylliree
lives must hanv gone out in the
crash.
The structure is all sevvrly injured,
and from tha second stor}- must be entirely
rebuilt.
Ono of the strong early helps for Mrs.
Mnowden in the commencement of her!
enterprise, twenty j'ears ago, waa u j
generous donation of $5,000 from our,
rovered citizen. Mr. \Y. W. Corcoran,
_ and his first sympathetic and graceful
act, upon the news of .he disaster, was !
the sending of a cheek of another thous- |
and dollars for the "Home."
On my return from Charleton 1 took !
with inu a bunch of garden flowers, cul- j
led by Mrs. Snow don from among the '
debris, reaching down among the stones
nnd bricks for here and there an uncrushed
flower?a bouqet for Mr. Corcoran. I
took them at once to hiin. He received
them with miostcncd eyes and reverent
touch, as if something sacred had passed
. over them. And so there had?the
protecting hand of the Almighty amid
the desolating throes of the terrible
mechanism of. llis wonderful universe.
It occurs to me, Mr Editor, that there
may be other* among our worthy and
kind-hearted citzcus who might be glad
of the opportunity to give tangible
evidence of their appreciation of bo
worthy an enterprise, and their sympathy
with its misfortune. I accordingly
venture to make these facts known to
you, thanking you may possibly lay
them before your readers. If so, please
kindly remind them of what I think is
Already generally understood?that not
a dollar of tho money contributed for
Charleston, and now in course of distribution,
ix to be used upon the public
buildings or institutions of the city-only
upon its private homes. Mrs. Snowden
Jolls me that from $6,000 to $10,000 -vill
be needed to make the Confederate Home
again fit for use.
Tne banking house of Riggs & Company,
of this city, has kindly accepted
ihe charge of all contributions made for
that purpose, and will forward the same
to Mrs. Snowdon.
I remain, Mr. Editor, very turly
yours,
Clara Barton.
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Irish Soldier? In the Ijate War.
The January nuthber of Donahe's
Magazine prints an interesting short
urticle on "The Irish Element in the
SouthVrh Confederacy," in wl.ich Is
quoted the following letter form Jefferuuii
Davis:
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Bkauvoih, Miss.. July 6, 1886
Daniel K. O'Sulivun?iJeiir Sir: The
letters written to me during the war j
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ivure mi iu?i or siummi anoui, or noon
after, the close the reports made by army
commanders were, many of them, captured
among the papers of the adjutantgeneral.
These and others are being
published by the United States Governinent
in the oilicial record of the "War
ot the Rebellion." From these you will
be able to extract information in regard
to some of the most eminent Irishmen
who served in the Confederate army.
Among the most gollant and distinguished
officers in our service was Gen. Pat
Cleburne who fell while gallantly leading
charge at Franklin, Tenn Capt. Michel
a son of the patriot, John Michel, was
killed weile sorving in the defence of
fort Snmt-jr, Charleston harbor. Capt.
Atkins, who had snvrjd in the army o
Garibaldi came to the Confederacy and
in the first battle of Manassas served in
the ranks of Wheat's Louisiana battalion.
For ?rallantrv and zood conduct lie was
promoted to a vacancy created by the
casualties of that battle, and served
with great gallantry in subsequent engagements.
until he was disabled by
wounds and was placed upon special service
at Richmond. After a time he was
informed of the death of his father and
that the interests of his uroperty and of
his family required his return to Ireland,
lie called upon me to announce the fact
adding that he would not leave werr it
not that the sugeons had told him he
would never again be Ht for field service.
Before taking his leave, ho said when hereached
home he would send his younger
brother to take his p'.ace. Notwithstanding
the difficulties which then existed on
account of the blockade, in due time his
brother arrived and reported for duty.
Of the elder Atkins, who died of his
wounds after his return to Ireland, I
have vivid reinetnberance as he appeared
near the close of the battle of thu
first Manassas, lie was a man about six
feet four inches high, broad-sholdered,
gaunt-waisted, b:.g boned, and with
every indication of power aud activity.
Ho was serving in the ranks of the
Louisiana Tigers. As I rode past a
spring giving a small supply of water,
and around whith the men were gathered
with cups to catch it as it drained
out, I saw Atkins, whom I recognized,
because on his arrival he had called
upon me at uiy office, standing with his J
hands crossed 011 the muzzle of his rifle
with the air of one who defied thirst as
he had danger and fatigue, and he s?
impressed me that I spoke to Major '
Wheat, commanding the battalion, and
asKecL luui ll there was noplace to which
Atkins could be properly assigned. He |
told 'ne there was a vacancy of captain,
to which he thought the company would ]
would willingly elect him. Suffice it to j
say that ho fully justified the impression (
he had created upon me.
1 aiu sorry 1 have no records to re- (
fresh my memory in regard to the Irishmen
who performed gallant and valua- j
hie service in our army. They were of
two classes?those who were residing
in the South before the war, and those
who, despite the difficulties of cruttmur
o o
transportation, came to us to fight for
home rule?came at their own expense,
joined the army without bounty, '
notwithstanding our provcrty and destitution
in all the material of war, served 1
with patriotic fidelity and Irish gallantry
wherceyer they were tried. At page '
236 and following of Vol. 11 of "The i
lliso and Fall of the Confederate Govern- 1
ment," you will find a report of the .
battle of Sabine l'ass, Texas, where 44 '
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men, command by Lieutenant Dowling, i
all of them Irishmen, achieved tho most !
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wordorful victory thut I believed is to I
be found in the annals of military history.
lt 'spectfully and truly yours.
Jeffeuson Davis. 1
A Railroad Superstition.
There is a superstition among railroad
men that if a corpse be removed from a .
train headforemost bad ltftk to the train <
will surely result. Christmas day the
afternoon South bound passenger on the
Central railroad met with an accident 1
between Hampton and Griffin. The accident
was caused by a broken axle on .
the baggage car. When the train was J
about leaving Atlanta, a corpse was ,
placed on the baggage car. to be taken J
to Forest. At that station the corpse
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wb!s rumuvt'u irom me car neaaioremost. ]
notwithstanding the porter, Jack Bur- .
gess, vigorously protested. Ho told
Baggage master John Eny that an acci- (
dent would surely occur before the train
reached Macon. Sure enough one did
occur. As the bngjrajre car bounced up
and down on the track when the axle
broke. Jack shouted out: "What I tell <
yer, Mr. Eny; didn't I done tole you ^
yer puttin' dat'duad man oflen do oyar
headfo'nios' was gwinc tor cause trouble?
Reckon yer'll put de nex' one off ]
wid his feet fu'at!" It is safe to predict
that Mr. Eny will follow Jack's advice ]
next time.?Atlanta Consli/ution.
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PALMETTO
TfiuSFAS EcKETTi
Is tlic lar^rst PAIiUON in the up-country, d<
ylm i isemeiu.s. i lie . :;ll is not niciil toned 111 t It
ed tor full trade. The I'ulnu-tto House is well:
Foreign and Domestic
the best the market affords. lie has {jot LIQU1
Rye and Corn, Irish
Apple Poach, Ortliforniri ai
Porter, i
II" can cheerfully recommend his goods to
drinks with all Hie DELICIOUS HKYERAUK
Dltlfc'KS. His speciality is a large stock of 1
Gentlemen's Resort,. N
and you wiil not forget again
A. G-ood Line of Tobacco an
Speci
DAY & TA
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HEADQUA
Carriages, Wagons, Co
Leather, Shoe I
The FiiiOKl riul Mont Varied Akkoi
Ul'OUXlX tu tilt! <J
Tidings of Coi
To thns.e who hnve boon wrenched and j
now offer yob the most delightful vehi<
$3o
Try one and save your health. Every mai
honld have one, as the price is within the read
DAY & TANNAHILL,
M-mrn
Cheap Goods, but Credit
Played Oat.
THOSE wishing to get the worth of their
money, for this year, will find it to their
itdvantage to trade at this well-known establishment,
as no pains will be spared to keep
hi hands Finest Grades and Qualities of all
kinds of WINES, LIQUORS, liRAXUlES,
CIGARS and TOIJACCOS.
You who pay Cash are specially invited
mid gu *ranteed to receive kind and prompt
attention, together with best goods.
Gentlemen can at any time find plea*ant
imusement in a ^aine of 1ULLIAR0S or
100L, at a reasonable charge.
Respect full v,
F. CUNNINGHAM,
'SO tf SOLE PROPRIETOR.
J. L. SIMPSON, AGENT FOP
Fraley Quilting Frame.
THE ouly thoroughly practical invention
for making QL'ILTS and COMFORT
MILES on the Sewing Machine. Wrrks ;
. qually well on all the different makes of Ma- I
.'bines, and does all manner of Quilting. On- j
[7 takes two hours to make a Comfortable, 1
ind three to four hours to make n Quilt. '
Will mako Quilts and Comfortables of unv |
lire. With this QUILTING FRAME quilting
is done with less effort on the part of the I
iperutor thun anv other sewing within the
ango of the Sewing Machine. It works like
i charm. Examine it, mid see for yourself.
S'o family Sewing Machine is com pie without
his attachment. Retail price onlr $7.50
Jau., 20,'bO. tf J. L. SlAll'SUN*
It. K. II BMl'III 1.1.. *U. V. CALHOUK
JJEMl'HILL A CALHOUN,
Attorneys a-t Law,
Abrkvii.i.k, S. C.
Will practice in all the Courts of the Slat
0. cahok*. m. l. ronii am. jr.
^<AS0N k BONHAM,
\ttorncys and Counsel lorn at Law,
aruktii.m, S. C.
Will practice in all the Courts of the State
Qll. G. A. XEUFKEK,
Physician and Suroeon.
Abbevili.e, S. C.
Feb. 16, 1885, 1 yr.
0ENTRAL HTOEL,
Mr?. M. W. Thomas, Proprietress,
Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
The Aopsta Bartier Shop,
M. S. Polier, Proprietor,
Is rear of NEW HOT El,. Professional
Hair Dressing and easy shaving.
Office Hours, from 7 a. in t-?? ? p. m.
jpERRIN h COTIIRAN, *
Attorneys at Law
ABBF.ril.I.K, S. C.
SALOON !
'.SAN, Proprietor 1
is*1 intrm! t<? dujiehis customers by false nil
10 throe Al?:>c\ilh- papers. Mo is well preparstneked
with eveiylning in the line of
3 Wines and Liquors,
l)US nine venrs old. Good old b
and Scotch Whiskies,
nd French Brandies,
Vie unci Fresh Lager Be?r.
the public for MEDICINAL USE, mixed and
S of the season. Also COOL, TEMPERATE
'UHE GOODS. Call at the "
d. 4 Washington street,
THOMAS McGETTlGAN.
d Cigars. Budweiser Boer a
ality.
NNAIIILL ~
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RTEHS FOR i
ach Materials, Sailery, :
indings, Belting, (
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rtment of Clilltlrcn's Cairiajjcs ]
ity, at all I'riccK. I
ii fort and Joy ,
jerked nbout by so-called road carts. We
. le, with FIXKST wheels and uxles fo
..00
n who owns a horse, or wishes to train a colt
It of all.
Aagnsta, Ga. <
J AS. 6. BAILIE & SONS, 1
DEALERS IUST
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Carpets, Oil Clths, Window Cur
rain ami Shade*. t
WALL PAPERS, BORDERS AND \
DADOES,
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Hearth Rugs, Door Mats &c
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714: JlliOA I) ST RETT,
CIS:SSS AUGUSTA, GA
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HORSE AND CATTLfc POWDZR3
So Ijo'w* irlll ?!la of Cr.T,ir\ To-* or I.VXO T:?
vk*. If Konui*? l'owders i;ro m.??M in ci?i<?.
Koiits'a l*ow<lcr* willow mi?I r.rrvr?t Moo rv.^T.TKM.
Foiuz's Pow'lrra will prrrcnt ?*/ ) ? in ?owi.s.
Kor.tz"8 I'nwdcM w'!l t'u* *:*.Pt'' of i.i'l*
*nd cream twenty per ce* (.ml r.ir i iiucrflrij
unrt *ircot.
Foutx's I'owilers wl!| c?.i# or prever.t a5:n-"?t i:vnr.v
Difuf-s to wli'cli |lot*M mirt t jii'.c are h-ilv*' t.
Korrr.'a Pownuts wiu. oivu j>xti op action. ...
Sold everywhere.
X2AV1D E. TOUT3, Proprietor,
dalt:i:oe2. ho.
<\.u..o 1 O- v -? ? ? ?
mi nuiu iiyopueu iv ?.>uuiiert Auueillo
S. 0.
R. M. MABBOM & CO.
?HAVE JUST RECEIVED?
AX unusually attractive stock of Millinery
consisting of luteal I'aria and New Yoak
designs in.
TRIMMING VELVETS, ^
SATIN* PLUSHES,
ASTRACHAX CLOTHS, C
JET HMDS ANI)
RIRliONS.
Everything to match in all the new shades
MAIIDORE BROWN,
NATIONAL BLUE,
COQUILLECO, Ac.
Choice patterns from which toseleet. Ample
room, splendid light. No trouble to show
goods.
RICH NOVELTIES IN
DRESS GOODS. j;
^ARINA CLOTH, Drab dc Alma, Satin do In
Li Hindo, Diagonal cloths. Also a large lot '*
of Combination dress robes, newest shades hi
and mjtoriuls. t<
An immense stock of medium aud low II
priced dress goods. V
JJJtiJtLTKlMMlJVtxS.
THE largest lot of Dress Trimmings ever
opened in the up country. Everything
new in material and colors.
Micardo stripes in all new shades. Striped
velvets in eudlexs variety. Novelty Dot I>
trimmings, stripe Frisco, Feather edge, As- si
trachan, Feather trimming. ta
BLACK GOODS. I
WE will tlifk season make a specialty of 01
black goods, and feel confident that ^
we can now show the finest line in Cashmeres .
and other black goods ever seen in this mnr- ?
ket. Cashmeres in eleven different, grades
Hatistu, Flannels, Tricots, Drab do Alma, .
Melrose and French Muscovite cloths.
Newest style trimmings for black, goods.
K. M. IIADDON A CO.
Sept 21 tf
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STOVES! STOVE
TITE are now selHn*; a real jjmkI NO. 7 STOYK, (
/V Pipe tor *!.>.iiU
A irooil Kn. 7 l'?r tl". rt'i ' - v
? .... , w, v.'ui|iii:ir. ."???. *S. Ci lllji
COKE AID SEE
efore buying elsewhere and \vy are satisfied we eai
s aiiT house in the country.
H. Y/. LAW
AT GOODYE/
CARRIAGE 1
5AX ALWAYS BE FOUND A FULL LI>
Ci HADES OF OPEN AN I
W Lowi:k I'uickh than at any other house this si<h
order, are Lighter Runninjr and Hotter Fiuisl
sold as Standard Vehicles. Hut I have j>
O family Carriages, Phactc
Also Another shipment of those Fink Opk
trders, by the best manufacturers North and East.
>t" these vehicles bill the best material*, and in Qui
my others now in the market In stock a Full I.in
Saddles and
ILL GRADES, which 1 will oflcr at LOWER PUT
n the history of the business Milllurn, Studebal
sizes. Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather, Calf Skit
Materials, Harness Leather, Belt Lacing of super
Also a full lii'
inns, Shells, Powder, Shot, Table and Pocket C
\xes, llocs, Picks and Mattocks, Pitch Forks,
teams, (irind Stones, Hakes, Paddocks, Carjieni
)oors and Blinds, Farm and Church lJells, wH.ch 1
AT T11K 01,1) STAND, i f
)oposito CJooi^iu llnilroa'l Buttk,> I
704 lUtOAl) STHKKT. >
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THEO. MARS
Steam Marl ail
ieorgia and South Carolina Granit
A larpe selection of MARBLE and GRANITE \Y
'ER1NG and DELIVERY.
WHITE Hi
/^IiK now prepared to show the most attractive ant
Fall and Win
liey have ever offered.
THE attention of buyers is respectfully called to
hicli this wul/ known house is now carrying
DHKSS GOODS, DOMESTIC GOODS,
TAHLE LINENS. WATER-PROOFS,
LADIES UNDERWEAR, CHILDREN'S I"]
LACKS, EMBROIDERI
GLOVES, BL.* NKETS
RUGS, &C
They carry the largest stock of
Ready Made Clothing as
> be found in the countv. Tliev keep constantlv
uc shoes, inudc' by ZEIGLER UllOTHERS, of I'll
lutes which are so ju.stly celebrated, and whicli Insurability.
In addition to the above they ofler all kinds of
aps, Saddlery, Crockery, Glass-ware, Groceries, P
If yon want cheap goods, reliable goods, and pre!
WHITI
Look to Tom
Having recently returned from the Northcn
iid attractive Slock, we ask our friends and the pu
ill iitlll lini>? nf nlmnuf - -
idicH with DRESS OOODS in iirocadt s and PI
liLACK CASHMERES" in quality and prices at
ams, Table Linens in Bleached, Drown, and Turkej
) match. Damask and Huck Towels, Doilies and
omespun and Sheetings. Tickings in Singlo and 1
(''bite and Red FLANNELS, Twilled and Plain; W1
The gentlemen have been specially c
HATS, CLOT
We have the Prettiest, Largest and Cheapest
ATTERNR that has been brought to Abbevillo in
:ock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, we are repi
ike i rders and give you a Tailor-made Suit ntaboi
it and s?vle guaranteed. Our Hoots and Shoee w<
durability as well as style, and we guarancc at as
jywhere or from anyone.
Saddles, Harness, Whips, TJridles. Itreechinj
princ:-Scat Saddle always in stock. Nor have i
ockt-d Oroccrv House will show by its stocks of lie
arlev, Ac., and the tasteful array of Shelf Goods
A simple reference to onr complete stock of II
iii> time. 3G?'Come and see us and we will do t<
W. Joel Si
lutnwc mmraaem ?we????
iS! STOVES!
lurjro oven ; with 20 jiitces, and 10 fowl of
.<-(r, ft'oiu $17 00 up.
Oil STOVES
i give you Rood goods for as littlo mun?y
SON Is GO.
Ui & CO.'S
POSITORY
Jh OF MEDIUM AND CHEAPER
) TOP HUGO IKS
s of Cincinnati. This work is all mads to
icd than the class of work generally
ust received a Full Line of Fino
ms, and Cabrioletso
n and Tor IU'fioiF.8, mado upon special
Nothing being used ir the cnnstructiou
ulity, Style and Fiuish are unequalled by
le of
Harness,
CKS than have ever before been known
krr and Standard 1'lnntntion Wagona, all
is, Shoe Findings. Carriage and Wagon
ior quality, Kubbcr and Leather Halting.
'utlerv, Flow Points for all makes, Nails,
Shovels, Snadcs, Steelyards and Sealo
ler Tools, Files Hinges, Window SaBh,
am offering at Lowest Cash Pbickh.
500DYEAR & CO.,
Successor to It. II. MAY & CO.
^WALTER'S
Graiite Worts,
, NEAR LOWER MARKET,
"O-TJST^A., GAJ
Work, Domestic and
Imported.
Low Prices.
e MonumenisA SPECIALTY.
OIIK always on h?nd, ready for LETlOTHERS
1 the most oxtcnHtvtt atoek of
iter Goods
flic larjje line <>f
OODS
KIiI> FLANNEL,
WIIITK FLANNELS,
<T DEItWE AR, GENTS' UNDERWEAR
ES, HOSIERY,
CARPETS,
AC.
id Boots and Shoes
on hand a lar^e Assortment of Ladies,
iladclphia. These are genuine Zelgler >
o no nuperior in point of fit, styU and
NOTION'S- HARnWiUB xiatq ?j
, ? - ??aio UU
rovisions Ac.
,ty f ond.H, call on
BROTHERS,
Interests.
11 Markets, where we purchased a large
blic to giro ns a call and uamine oar
eded for comfort. We will Interest the
ain Fabrics, from 6J4 cents up. Our
e decidedly in the lead. Calicos, Gingr
Red Damasks, with Napkins and Dailies
Crash Towolinga, Bleached aad Brown
Double Width. A most complete line of
lite end Colored BLANKETS, Ac.
nred for in tho selection of
HING, &c.
lot Of C AHHtMKKVtt IN SflT AND PANTS
years. In addition to our well-aelectcd
ired from a beautiful line of Samples t?
nt the same rn?t of ready-made good*.
:re bought with special care, with an ?j?
full value for the money as can be bail
r and Collars. The genuine Kentucky
,vo forffoiteu ihe innnr man, as nur wtl)
av'? bacon, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, 0?t#
[ardwahk and Ccttlkby must Bufllo* '
nu good.
nith. & Son.
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