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GE7E, the undersigned, invite the attention
w ofthe Public, to the new regulations in
be Classical School at Greenwood, Abbevie
district s. C. We have agreed to take charge
II this Academy in connexion, and, provided
xe can obtain sufficient share of the Public
pa.ronage, we expect to continue together for
some years. We will give instructions in all
The branches requisite for entering the South
Carolina College. or any other in the United
States. Theprincipal ofthese will be the Greek
and Latin Languages, Mathematics, History
Reading and Writing, will be strictly attended
to-. As we will be able SO to arrange our clas-
sec, that each. one of Us can devote his exclu-
sive attention to particular branches, we fiatter
ourselves that they will be. thoroughly taught
We pledge ourselves to use our utmost efforts,
not only, to facilitate the progress Of our pupils
in their studies but also to instl into their minds
correct principles of morality
w. MORAGNE.
J. L. LESLY.
Greenwood, Dec Ia, 1898 As
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The FARMER AND his PEAs.-Abou

The FARMER AND his PEAs.-hbOut
forty years ago, farmer at Eddeston, in
Pebble-shire. had field of peas lying close
to the church yard wall. When nearly
ripe the youngsters Of the village often
stole them after dark. George was deler-
mined to watch his peas one night; so off
he went, and scared himself upon the top
of,he wall for the purpose of seeing bet
ter around him. II so happened that two
young fellowso of the village determined to
scare old George. They repaired to the
church yard, the one with black sheet
around him, and the other with white
one but unknown to each other. The one
with black sheet was there before George,
and crepr under grave stone; the other
waited until he saw the old man fairly
seated upon the wall; he then got bis sheer
around him, aud advanced straight for
George, little dreaming what was await
ing himself. When about half way thro'
the church yard, the black ghost creplfrom
his hiding place, and coming around the
end of the church, met his white friend
right iu the face; both stood aehast-both
tainted and fell. After little while the
white fellow rose and looked around him,
when he sees again the black spirit rising
from the earth; he took to his heels and
ran. cleared the wall at bound, never
once looked behind him till within the
house and the door shut. His companion,
equally frightened, ran of al the other side
but did not escape 50 we'll for instead Of
running down by the bridge over Eddie
ston water, be never saw il in bis road,
bul plunged right over, head and years to
the bottom of the stream. George, honest
man, kept his seat, and when he saw the
spirits ascending and decending among the
graves, he said-"thal bath black deils
and white deils might rise, but he would
watch his peas."-Edinbmg Observer.
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no the Public.

FWNHE Subscriber, awareffrom the e1ces-
IL sive drought ofthe. last ason5ba, many
crops Of Cotton did notsufhciently maturet to de-
pend upon the Seed for a, succeeding one
Has carefully selected from The most matured
part of his Crop, few hundred Of seed.
the second years product ffomsseed imported
direct from the Petit tGuIf Hills. which can be
had at his plantation, on the Road from Edge
field to Augusta. about two hundred yards from
Horns Creek Meeting House. Early applica-
ton should be made to secure sthe seed.
ROBERT WATTS
Jan,2, 1889 sst;35 = das :
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HONORABLE TO IRELAND.--It is stated
in foreign papers that in the four Counties
Of Cork, Clear Limerick and Kerry, the
last Munster circuit closed without capi-
tai conviction. These counties contain
population of two millions and present
page of honor to the human name, to
which perhaps no districtin the world of
equal population furnishes parallel. 1t
is proud monument Of Irish character
and puts to shame the oppressors who
forge her fetters.
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THE DYING CHRISTIAN.
a Poem, by Aiphonsc de Lamartine.

TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH,
By The Editor.
What do hear? The sacred trump now
rings around me. What pious crowd
in tears, surrounds me? For whom is
this funeral chant-this paly light? Oh
Death, is it thy voice which lstrikes my
ear for the last time? All. awake on
the BORDERS OF the tomb.
Oh. thou precious spark Of heavenly
hame-ipmortal inhahitaut of a perish
able body Away with these terrors! !!
Death CONES to free thee! Take thy
fight, oh, ""y soul, and shake off thy
chains Tolay down the burden of hu-
man woes-is this to die?
Yes-Time has ceased to measure nv
hours. Brilliant messengers of those
celestial abodes, in what new palace,are
you going to transport me! Already |!
already! l swim ia seas Of light-space
enlarges before me-and earth seems to
flee from under my feet!
But, what do hear? At the moment
in which my soul awakes, sighs and
wailings strike my ear!-Companions
in exile All, do you weep for my death!
You weep! Already. in the sacred cup,
have drunk an oblivion of my woes,
and my raptured soul enters the ceIes-
tial haven.
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SHORT SETTLEMENTS
.EHake Long Friends.

WKTE, the subscribers, are compelled to say
Wv to our friends and customers, that they
must recollect that the merchants need theirmo
ney and necessarily must make collections, at:
ter toiIing hard. day and night to serve their
customers faithfully. and sell them goods OIL
time, for IL months We think it our duty, to
claim of our customers, settlements Of all open
accounts, ythe lst of January, each year, ex-
cept those which stand open by speciul agree
ment. We are compelled. in conducting our
business,to be prompt in attending to our pay
me ITS, and beg of our customers 10 recollect,
that this is the way to enable us to compete with
our neighbors, in business, and sell them Goods
on the most reasonable terms.
We feel grateful to our friends and patrons,
for the liberal patronage heretofore extended
towards .us, and hope, by strict and unremitted
attention to business, to merit continuance OF
the same.
JAM, 1889 } ~
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that house TO leave it standing nuiaIl nighss
for people to run against!''LN Gflsasa,
Pickaqune ~ ~ q

A SCENE IN CoURr.-"rcallinfs yast.-
said The counsellor, 'to state distinctly
on what authority are YOU prepared to-;
swear to the mares age?" @.Upon what
authority!" said the other interrogatively.
"You are to reply, and not to repeat the
question put to you" 81 doesn't consider
a mans bound TO answer questions -afore
he's time to turn his mind" Nothing cas
be more simple sir, than the question put
/ again repeat it. Upon what authority
do you swear to the animaps:age?" Tho
best authority" responded the witness
gruliy. "Then, why such evasion? Why
not state il al once?" "Well, then, if you
must aud will have it," rejoined the ostler
with imperturable gravity, "why; then, /
had il myself from the mares own mouth.'
A simultaneous burst Of laughter rang
through The court. The judge on the
,beuch could with difficulty confiue his risi-:
hle muscles 10 judicial decorum. sf5.s
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clan vases drawn by herself, surpassed
every effort Of the kind had seen. But
the historic interest with which this lady
is invested, throws an indescribabe charm
around her. You feel all the time as if
you were in company with aliving person.
ifcatinn Of America. Indeed, who could
have expected to see exactly such person,
and under such circumstances, in coun-
try which derives its name from her an
cestor?
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"ATTlruDE Is EVERY THiNG.',e-:
editor ofthe New Orleans Sun, in s.,eatit-
ing of great actors aud actresses rbayiHs
had bad luck in certain places; stflis de-
scribes his owu success year aer .aos
since,-"We once. played Tell in e hsi!-,,
inglon city ourselves, TO slim hopss--ai7s
though the taented Mrs s. RicI tcafo,s
played our wife. We were NOT so.rYs
however, for we made bad busiutss gfis?
such as losing our wig when takea r-it>
oner-shooting at the apple with the ar
row wrong-end 6rst-s,auding of four OF
FIVE feet from our wife when we had TO
kiss her, so that when our arms clasped,
her neck, our person described a kind of
selni-circle. and set the audience. roaring
with laughter. 80
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INSTANTANEOUS GIEefR BEEn.--A
London paper gives the Following recipe;
.forpreparing this splendid bexefsg ELL
"a bottle Of pure cold water, they hare 81
corksready to$ft it, also; d string OF ssirc3
to tie Ill down with, and a mallet TO drive
the cork, so that no time may be iests
nowSput in;the hottie sugar to yopr tasls,
Jsyrupi is belter,) and ,ea-spoonful Of
good powdered ginger. shake all llweli. .ahea
add the SIKH part of an ounce ofs5super.
carbonate Of soda: cork rapidly and:3tie:l I
ydown-shake the bottle well--cutihe sifi1e
--.hocork will fy-,hen drink sSaserSseE
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Coop News FOR soME:--A grocer was
fined two dollars and costs, yesterday af-
ternoon, for dunning a customer. He
professed to have a charge Of 81 II cents
against the plaintiff, and "rang or caused
to be rang' his "bell'' daily and nightly,
for some months, calling out, at the same
time" Pay that dollar and seventeen
cents!" Finally the dunned called in the
watch. The grocer thoughtt it confounded
hard that be could neither put man in
Jail, nor torment him TO death in his own
house, for such triAe. His Honor hu-
namely informed him, that he had mis-
taken his rights, aud that there was limit
10 all things; even to dunning man that
don't owe, and don't pay, or man that
does owe and can't pay.-Boston Gazette.
We are not sure that degree of SYM
pathy is not due to The grocer. But however
that may be, it is clear that his honor did
not cover the whole ground Of bis classii-
cation Of debtor people. There is class
of them to which he does not refer, and it
is alarge class, class likewise more like
ly to have "bells' than any other class;
we allude 10 those 'swho do owe and don't
pay" Now, while every consideration is
due to the poor debtor, glance OCCASION
ally at the poor creditor would not be a.
miss, for il will sometimes be found that a
creditor is decent sort of a man though
popular prejudice is against him, and we
have seen poor creditor annoyed and
kept out of his dues by a rich debtor.
Can't he "ring the bell' in that case?
Some men dislike a recourse TO law, and
if the debt be over few dollars. there are
appeals and other means by which the
rich debtor can annoy The poor creditor, TO
say nothing Of the delays and expenses.
which belong to these "chargeable suits at
law" II is not so set down in any book of
ethics that we know of, but where the a
bility exists, the prompt payment Of debts
stands among The first of virtues. Ii is
christianlike, for il does TO your neiehbor
what you wish him TO do to YOU; it is jus.
tice, it is benevoence, it is good faith. IL
is the highest branch Of polileness, being
proper consideration for others; and he
who can pay and won't pay, is all op-
pressor. In asking the qualifications Of
meu for honors and officers, it should be
added to the catechism: IF he can pay,
does he payl" Ifnot, let the grocer, ''ring
his bell" There is probably no other
civilized country in the world where it is
so difficult to collect small debts honestly
due. A disgraceful looseness of morals as
TO paying, is one of our national vices, when
il should he incucated upon the youthful
and impressed upon all, that the prompt
discharge of obligations is the true point of
honor. Ifit is possible to avoid H. no one
should be compelled 10 ask twice for what
belongs 10 him.--PennsyLuanian
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HUMAN BEAuTY.-Montaigne has said
with great apparent truth, that man is
as sensible OF the presence of beauty, when
be looks upon it. as heis of fire, when he is
scorched by it. 1t is in vain, therefore
that Voltaire would attempt 10 deny the
existence ofany such thing as human beau
ty. "What is beauty!" says that prince
Of jesters-"lfyou ask a frog, he will re-
ply, that beauty consists in having two
large, round eyes, gogglins in a little head,
large, broad throat, yellow breast, and
brown back. IF you ask the devil, he will
laugh at youfor your stupidity, and assure
you that beauty consists in pair Of horns,
four ,aions, and long tail Consult the
philosophers, and they will reply by some
dwellings about archetypes, essences, the
beau idedt and the Kalon!'' The truth, is,
in spilesof Voltaire; that we all know what
bealiyis, both in man and women. The
most perfect individual beauty is always
very different from ideal beauty, and the
only difficulty is 10 find out that which is
in the least degree different from it, r.
Iruing.
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@pette Aefess.
Original Poetry.

THE OLD MAIDS LAMENT.
Alas! why don't The men propose?
I'm sure ! think it time;
Why am l Stunned by all the beaux?
I'm euIy in my prime.
At sweet sixteen there was no lass
In all the land as gay;
| danc'd, ] sang, and in my glass,
,-Look'd Fifty times day.
But since I've ceased 10 be child,
I've put away each foolish thing;
1t i'll becomes one to be wild,
Who long has passed her spring.
Alas! why don't the men propose?
I'm not so very old;
At none would turn up my nose,
Nor call them vain and bold.
Why don't the cruel men propose?
I've searched the country round;
haunt The church, haunt the shows,
But ye, no beau I've found.
I fear sometimes my day is DER
And that I'll never marry;
Blu, ann only just two score,
A stout heart yet I'll carry.
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CARELEssNEss.--Al loafer who had got
his Christmas load on, "fetched up" a.
gainst The side of house which had been
newly painted. Showing himselfclear by:
a vigorous effort, he took@one. glimpse Of
bis shoulder. another at the house, athird
at his hands, and exclaimed, "Well, that's
a darn'd careless trick in whoever. painted
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Richardson, the printer, who wrote a
biography Of Milton, thus lucidly described
his personal appearance: He was rath-
er middlesized than little man, and
we'll proportioned; latterly he was-no
NOT short and thick. but he would have
been so, had he been something shorter
aud thicker than he was" This is mimi
table!
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4Grse,sauoOd .acgdeasaies.

NMT TE.flave the pleasure of informing our
Wv faends and the public i'll general, thut
the exercises of these Institutions. will recon-
mence o. 2nd Monday in January next
CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT..
To meet the increasing patronage of this De-
partmelt, we have added another Teacher, il
will therefore he conducted in future, under the
Joint cun,rol of Mr.: JAMES LESLEY, our former
TeacheLand Mr.. WILLIAM C.. MoRAGNE, late of
the Enilish Academy; both graduates of the
S.Caroina College, and experienced Teachers.
Eneish Male Department Depart
ment will be under the management Of MIR.
JAMES GILES, graduate of Franklin College,
and ofseveral years experience in teaching.
E.usla Departalsnt Will be Conducted, by
Mr. Js. M. FENN and Lady, and Miss o. HARo,:
late ohhe Sumterville Academies. distinguished
alike or their literary qualifications, and expe-
riencs as Teachers. Mrs. Fem and Miss o.
Haro the former distinguished as Musical &
Freph teacher, and the latter in Paintings.
Thes branches will therefore be taught in the
mostimproved and perfect system.
Th Public will discover that we are incur
ringln immense expense for tile benefit Of the
yontb Of the country, and all we ask is an ex-
amation into the merits Of our Institutions, be-
lievug that they will be patronizrd if known.
ForRe are bold to assert that in no one point
are ur Schools surpassed by any in the South
ern States. No Student will be admitted into
auyof the Schools. unless he comes recommen-
dedby good moral character, and ifke comes
frou another School, he shall bring with him. a
certificate Of his character and standing. A
Cbpel is now building in the place, intended
forhe exclusive benefitof the Schools. Terms
of ,oard and Tuition are as moderate Us else
-I.o IN Tho District
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REAL L,rE.--"h,e'i, ~ilr, has :l,,2sssl,
per come yet; Yes, hushant.. aud . 90:
came with it for one ,sss gpbscapt;ca...,-,.
"Ahem!" n,Well, what Kin q: paper
have they got to-day, hey pretty aTaa;a
ANY thing newt" .Oh yes, gotta glptis.-
Gus paper! Its chock faliof shocking acss
cidents, elopements, robberies, and > mlrEs
ders and suicides, and homicides, and
parricides, apd-and--and besides ,hereis
a good love Story on the first page. aud a
lot Of deaths andsmarrages. I've read site:
through aud through. Shall 4 gosand
fetch it for you'll" Never mind noWwife<-S
but what did you saysin the FIRST instancea
bill came wilh!,' Yes, husband. bill, it
is inthe upper drawer, Thatis;thc moa.
important item in thepaper wife--FliFsis
right down and forward the money and
then I'll read the paper ~ 4
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HAMRURG. SIC.

VuyHE Subscriber takes great pleasure IN IN
forming his friends & the public general
:lv that he has opened his large and commodious
House, and will be very thahkfalt to them tor
liberalshere oftheir patronage. He aatters him
self tina, from the experience Of the Lady who
b.. charqe M of the domestic affairs Of the House,
also h;a Servants and Hos,Isrs, togetherwith his
own will and disposition 10 please, that general
satisfaction may be given. The situation OF the
. Honsc affords a convenience, particularly desira-
ble to persons who may have business to attend
d. or who may wish to take the Rail Road Car
for Charleston: and his Stablelots are large and
we'll nrepared for the accommodation of Gentle
men who NAV have Stock for sale.
G. W. MAYSON.
Oct. "a. 1888 tf35
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FALLING IN LovE.-We never knew
until now the precise meaning of the term
"faline in love-" The Boston Journal
has been the means OF intructing as on the
subject, as the annexed will show: f1a
QUICK WoRk.-A young lady was
passing through Cornhill. during the cold
weather about the latter part of last month
when the side walks were slippery ywilhice
and while gazing too intently on print in.
one of the shop windows, her feet slipped,
aud she fell, although in the most graceful
manuer possible, prostrate on the side walk,
A young gentleman was within arms
length of her at the time-and rainiy en-
deavored to save her from falling. With
commepdable gallantry, however, be- ass
sisted The fair one, who .blushed Celestial
rosy red," TO recover her feet. Herancle
-and the young gentleman was, aware
thatit was beautiful one---wasis slightly
spraiued-which served himsas nsexcusa
for accompanying her to her place Of a.
bode. On the way she was: Compelled to
lean upon him in manner, which, under.
other circumstances, sheewonld have cone
sidered rather indecorous, especially as her
companion was stranger-but this be-
did not takein high dudgeon-op the con-
rrary, he seemed quite delighted, aud exer-
ted himself to be as agreeable as possibler
aud TO relieve the embarrassment which
she evidently felt, at the awkward mishaR
which had befallen her. He left her at
the door OF her fathers mansion to call a.
gain and inquire aher.her health.
He called the next day--and was re-
ceived with much cordially, She seemed
truly grateful for the timely assistance he
had rendered her7-and ii is we'll known
that gratitude is,akin to love-. On the o,h-
er hand, hewas caplivated byhe charms
-aud took an early opportunity to point
out to her the importance and propriety of.
her having guide and protector always
near her, to avert the impending DANGER,
and stay her steps when falling. She lis.
edStoEhis logic and admitted that his
conclusions were corrcct---and has consen-
ted q, saeiye him as guide through lifesl
The ,'',i'i., lay is already fxed-frpm1
the psrsons 'asf- I'D character Iof thes
parties, there e. b., ;::':.1 '>aht that, their
un;on--.ii ne TIE grt.l gso. u cioesssfic Lap
pings. --b1.$c9 &c; jadt.
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Improved Surgeons Truss
ToR the radical cur! of HERNIA. invented
E by HEBEH CHAsEt ID. ID. Philadelphia Il 4
(.earrantoit to eare. .Al orders by mail or othes
wise will be promptly attended %: Addref
either aiiS. DR.. .HtBURT. 4
DR.. M.LABORDE |
Dr.. E. J.blIMS, T
Edgefeh C. H. 8. e. 'fA |
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RICHARD GRIFFIN)
E. K. CALHOUN,
ALBERT WALLER,
LARKIN GRIFFIN, e
JOHN MCCLELLAN, 3
THOMAS B. BYRD,
JOHN LOGAN,
eenwood, Dec. Is 1888 46
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-17

q. A. BruAbrOOox's
GENERAL OUTFITTING STORE,
Where Gentleman may procure every article Tor conPet
Outht Of the best 9sality,
No. 3H3 PEARL STREET, CORNER OF FRANKLIf
SQUARE, N. Y.
Here the public may always procure
Fine goods in the Quitting line
And what isimportant, be sure,
That untiring zeal win combine,
With ski in preparing each sort
As good as elsewhere can be bought.
Here the steamboat and packet ship may
Their ready made linen procure,
And prices most moderate pay
For articles well made and secure
Here they will constantly keep
Every article belongn ing TO that class,
From this counte rpane, blanket and sheet
To the towel and cloth for your gsss.
Gentlemen also will find
Their ready made linen complete,
From fabrics the best Of their kind,
And made up exceedingly neat
Shirts, Under Shirts, Draw'rs, Belts and Hose,
Handkerchief, Bosoms and Stocks,
While the skill that each article shows
BrAgs customers crowdng in hocks.
Buthe need not each item rehearse,
The Suspender the Collar, the Glove
The Pantaloon, Strap and the Purse,
Each fine as those mentioned above.
Linens, likewise, to order made
BY those who are known to excel
And the very fair price that paid
Yields work that is always done we'll
IT'S extremely convenient to know
Where an ample assortment is found,
And at once there be able to GO
Without searching the city all round.
Also Nesting and Stock satns enghs to suit purchasers
my29-3m
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- For cheapne and durability, are not surpassed y any
heretofore offered. They combine AL lhe REQUISITE
qualities Of the more coay TOT color, lg,ness au,a
bii,y and ustre at the reduced price Of ss Their sae
are Tor cash. which precues M. Necessity 81 charging e
for los. incurred by the bad The public A. invites
10 examine their Hat. al BLOWN cos wholesale andr re
tail warehouse, No i7s Chatham rqn~e, coraer o' mo
New York. mysi-S"