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The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-07-30

o'eoe'S o"u sehoeieasloNer. Augustus, al.
though desperately wounded, stif retained
some signs Of life. She used certain simple
restoratives, stannched his wounds as well
as circumstances admitted, and after great
difficulty succeeded in conveying him TO q
cottage which was near mt hand.
There, she hursed him until he was con-
valescent, when they were privately mar
ried. A day or two after they left the
neighborhood, south the nearest seaport,
and, chiefly by the sale Of the wife's jewels,
obtained money sufficient to carry them to
England. They settled in Liverpool, where
Agustus, by great good fortune, obtained a
mercantile position sufficiently profitable to
yield support to himself aud bis wife.
Sometime in the autumn of l73-, l. Angus
tus Edward La Roche, the younger, was
born. At my own request, was educated
as an engineer, and had just attained my
majority when both my parents died. After
valnly tryingt to obtain any lucrative employ.
ment, in my native land, sailed for yir.
glnia, and was engaged in professional
tour, when the events of this narrative oc
CURED. was strikingly like my father,
and IT cannot therefore be matter of won.
der that Louis La Roche should have taken
me, his nephew, for the ghost (permitted 10
reassume its mortal body) of the brother.
whom 1t was his firm belief that he had
slain thirty years before. ~ +
Everything tended TO strengthen his sus
picions, and when at length | revealed my
name to his urgent questioning, nothing
could have been more oatural than the ca
tastrophe which ensued. Why l should
have been dragged, aud then incarcerated,
| cannot divine. Who can account for the
vagaries of madmani
A few more points remain 10 be unrid.
died. My father never wholly recovered
from his wound. Il left him with shatter.
ed nerves and morbid dread Of his broth.
er, whom he now looked upon as harden.
ed villain capable of any atrocity. He de-
termined to let him live in the awful con.
viciion that he had murdered his nearest
kinsman. and therefore he caused mound
to be erected, resembling the packed earth
of grave, headed by the wooden cross
which have described as bearing his ini.
| tials.
Ii is not necessary that l should enter
more minutely into my family history, or
sperially refer TO the sources whence these
various startling facts have been derived and
whereby they were finally combined into a
CONSTANT record.
would merely observe, in conclusion,
that am now the sole proprietor Of my
uncle's once gloomy mansion, and that il
any of my readers would like further to
satisfy thcinselves of the truth Of this story
they have only TO address letter to me
care Of Geo. Washington Skittlefint, Esq.
box s,96s, P---h, p. o., and shall
be happy TO give them all the additional
information in my powers
"Wc are indebted for the preceding story to the
courteous attention OF \. l.. Ia Roche, grand
son of the gentleman who was mistaken for his G,
thcr's ghost. Mr.. l.. is now residing In Ports.
mouth, Va.-RusselPs Magdsine
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THE CAROLINA SPARTAN.
BY CAVIS g. TRIMMER.
TO. P. VERNON Associate Editor.

Prico Two DobLAes per aruum iu advance, or
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Money may be remitted through postmasters at
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contraots made on reasonable terms.
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10 oar friends to reach customers. az -
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Blanks, Law and Eqrity, continually on hand or
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The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-07-30

NOVEL BEoUEsT.-At recent sitting OF
the Se,satus of the University Of London;
the assembly was congratulated on a recent
decision of one Of the higher courts, by
which, the University became entitled to
bequest Of 100000. under the will Of the
late Mr. Thomas Brown, of Dublin, 10 found.
a hospital for the investigation aud cure Of
diseases Of quadrupeds aud birds useful To-
man. Singular, aud perhaps osifys As this
charitable legacy may be, We have NO
doubt but, indirectly. it Will prove Of great
benefit TO the community az large, When
we consider how much we are dependent
on the lower animals--as they are called
for food. clothing, and many OF the com
forts of life, who shall say that every inn.
provement on their physical condition must
not benefit the lords Of the creationa Ia this
locality, we are sorry TO say that the con-
dition of the quadrupedal slaves sadly needs
the watchful care of the philanthopist and
the legislator. We fear, however, that il
viii be some time ere this sanitary reform
will obtain the attention il requires.
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The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-07-30

REaULARLY SoLD.--The New York cor
respondent Of the Boston Journal stated in
a letter, short time since, that large
party Of Irish Catholics had attacked and
demolished the walls Of a Presbyterian
Church in New York, in the presence Of an
immense crowd, attracted to the spot by
the deed, and that no arrest were made.
&c. A clergyman Of Lawrence, Mass
wrote to the Mayor on the subject, and re-
ceived reply denying the truth Of the
statement. "Had any attempt Of the kind
been made" says bis Honor, II should haso
used every resource in my power TO prevent
such disgraceful proceedings, and to pre-.
serve the peace 40 protect the property Of
our citizens. The Church referred TO was
Of course "The Old Brick Church. then in
process of demolition, principally by "IrisS
Catholicsc
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-07-30

This is the confession Of -. bav
done the -. He is d, and -
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

/. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary. are considered rs wishing to con-
time their subscription.
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). If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their
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their bill and give notice to discontinue them,
T. If subscribers move to other places withou'
informing the publisher and the paper is sent to
the former direction they are held responsible
%ss-Notice should always be given of removal.
s. The courts have decided that refusing to
take paper or periodical from the Office, or re,
moving and leaving it uncaled for, is prima facie
evidence Of intentional fraud
G2'-Postmastcrs would obligc, By strict fu,
6lment of the regulations requiring them to mott:
fy Publishers, once in three months, Of papers not
taken from their office by subscribers.
&ss- Under the law Of Congress papers ore pQ'
charged postage in the county in which they ars
published
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RATES OF POSTAGE.

The postage on all letters to any part of the
country must be paid.
Letters not exceeding OF. within 5000 miles,
Scents, prepaid; over 5000 miles. 10 cents. If
conveyed wholly or partly by sea: and to and from
a foreign country. 10 cents within. and 20 cents
over $500 miles. unless otherwise fixed by treaty,
DC Every additional OF. or fraction, carries
an additional postage.
Letters dropped for delivery at the same post
Office. cent. Advertising letters | cent.
Newspapers, periodicals. unseaed circulars or
other articles Of printed matter, Except books,)
when sent to any part of the United States and
weighing not over } ounces, cent, and for every
additional ounce or part thereof, cents. If
within the State, not weighing over J o.. ] cent,
Books, bound or unbound, not weighing over
lbs. for any distance under 5000 miles cent
per ounce; over 5000, 2 cents per aunce. The
above must be prepaid, or double these rates.
Weekly Newspapers, Zone copy only.) sent to
actual subscribers within the county where print
ed and published, free
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12
Courting.

II don't see why people cannot do their
courting by daylight. thereby saving an ex-
ira of Fights fuel, and forenoon naps."-4
Breakfast Table Remark.
Whew. preach that doctrine until your
head is gray. and YOU are as toothess
rs a newborn babe and still young folks
will "set up till the star grow tired of
watching, and the roosters begin to crow
There is sort of fascination in it, a
positive denial to the contrary notwthstand-
ing. An indescrbable, undeniable charm
in being the sole occupant of a front
parlor with nothing to molest or make
afraid, the sofa drawn up in front of the
shining CRATE, and the lamp regulated to
a steady blaze that will not eclipse the
brightness of eyes, or make particularly
pleasing in hearing the last pair Of house,
hold feet take bee line departure for the
upper chambers, and feeling that the ever
swinging parlor door will remain closed
until one of the party cornered choose to
open it.
TAX of courting by daylight. Think of
laming ones arm by quick, hastv with
.drawalS from around certain waist at the
incessant ringing of the door bell, or see
ing the puff combs or curls fly in every
direction, bv sound of coming foot
steps. Imagine proud lover at feet of fair
lady, putting forth an eloquent. long avcw-
al, with extraordinary expressions fitting
over his face. and, at the same moment
a puzzled little rountena ce peeling through
the folding doors, We ndering what makes
Mr.. M-"pray with his eyes wide open"
Or more disagreeable still. have mamma
open the door. without the prelude of a
rap. of course, just at th- moment you
have ventured to taste the temperature and
sweetness of her daughters lips
And then what time in the dav could
-one take? Not in the forenoon, certainly,
when music teachers and fashionable call
ers are in vogue: not in the afternoon, when
ones senses are stupefed by the eating of a
hearty dinner; not on Sundays when every
body is expected to 90 to church; not in
church. with pantomimc gesture that set
the occupants Of neghhorng pews a staring.
No. there is but one time, and that the
veritabe season set in old primitive days
a time and season for courting. An hour,
when YOU can pinch Suses fingers
to make her tell who she loves best; look
in Susie'< hand to see if her fortune runs
with yours, and see what lie ter of the a pha-
bet is formed by the lines therein kiss her
when you please; hug her when you please;
and all this when the old folks are sleeping.
when the sound of footsteps are scattering
in the streets, and there is no one on earth
so near Susie as yourself. Thems nm.
-NargGret Verne.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12
Getting at the Truth.

Sma! Joe L-was playing one sunny
mornin2 in yard at the rear of his resi-
denre, when essaving to cast stone high in
air, he found he had nscalcuated his strength
or the weight of the stone, as that missile
slipped from his fingers and taking an en-
tirely different direction from that intended,
went whark through a pane of glass in
neighbours window. Mrs Connolly, who was
engaged in washing in the kitchen. hearing
the smash of glass in her spare room, rush
ed hastily to the scene Of action. and through
the broken pane heheid Joe in a4tiSe retreat.
1rate and III !ignant, the injured matron
sought the presence of Mrs l., and
straight poured forth the story Of her wrongs.
Mrs. L assumed dignified air; the
culprit was called to 'the presence and the
inquest on the departed pane commenced.
"Joseph.' said Mrs. l., with awful So
!emnity, "did Won break the glass in Mrs
ConnoIIvs Window"
"Yesm," replied Joe, with promp;itude.
"Joseph," said Mrs. / ''if YOU broke
that pane OF glass shall certainly correct
you; did YOU break it. sir."
Joe hesitated, but conscience was powerful
and he replied that he did Mrs L-took
stick from the mantlepiece.
"Joseph," said she, "if you broke that glass.
| shall correct you most severely: ask again.
did you break t?'
Joe looked at his mother; he hooked at the
stick; and hanging his head, he murmured
mo, maam."
"There!" said Mrs. l. triumpha.tlv,
Athat boy never toll me lie in his life.
knowd he never broke 80 window; 'spect
your little Custer broke il; she hove stone
clear over our fence yesterday
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12

all public moneys; that we hold all public officers
strictly accountable for the administration of the
public funds; that We regard it as a cardinal prin-
cipe of Democracy to preserve unimpaired the
credit and resources of the State, and that he who
commits the slightest defalcaton in this respect,
is unworthy the support, and has Justly forfeited
the respect and confidence of the Democratic
party.
Resolred That we cordially welcome to the
ranks of the Democracy, and receive into full
brotherhood and communion. those Old Line
Wings and members of other parties, who, regard
ing the Democratic party as the only conservative
party of the Union, how join with us in the eX-
isting struggle to preserve the Constitution
Resoired, That in the nominees Of the Conven-
ton We recognise men worthy of our implicit con-
fdence, and deserving of our undivided support.
and we hereby pledge them the undivided vote of
the Democracy of this State.
Resoired That there is radical defect in our
laws, regulating prescriptions. whereby the owner
of floating Mexican grant is enabled to prevent
the settlement of a tract Of land much larger
than he claims.
Resolved, That the rights of prescriptions in
this State ought to be as liberal as obtained in
other new States, and these rights ought to be
secured to the settlers on all lands not actually
segre egated as private property.
Resolred. That the policy of government which
Is sought to be established by the present Chief
Magistrate of the United States is emneuty en-
tiVlSu " Jul iuoSV hC"i ~ Coluiui uppiOo"toH
as truly Democratic, and calculated to secure the
promotion of the best interests of our common
country.
Resolred, That the Convention acknowledge
moral obligation to liquidate the existing debt of
the State of California, and that its payment is
hereby recommended.
Resolved. That political associations, whether
secret or otherwise, based upon religious intolcr-
ance, or exclusion from the exercise of political
privileges, guaranteed by the Constitution as it is.
on account of personal rank or the accident of
birth, at once Inconsistent with the spirit of
our Institutions and SANDER upon the liberty
loving and freedom disseminating people Of the
Union.
Resolved. That we consider the present natura-
lzation laws of the United States. in accordance
with our free and liberal institutions and will re-
sst their abIogation or amendment as uncaled
for illiberal and unjust.
Reso1red, That the Democracy of California
will ever support the Constitution and laws of
their State and of the United States and will ever
use their utmost endeavors to preserve as sacred
and inviolate that priceless legacy of Cur fathers
contained in the Bill of Rights and the writ of
ho6eos corpus.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12
STANDARDIZATION.

TO obtain a certificate Of naturalization. appi-
cation must be made to the District Courts Of this
State.
Any free white male person arriving in the
United States shall make his declaration OF inten,
tion to become such citizen before the Clerk OF
said Court, two years before he shall be entltlea
to the certificate; Provided. that if he has arrived
in the United States before he was eighteen years
Of age. such declaration may be made at the time
OF applying for certificate Of citizenship. .
1t is necessary In obtaining certificate OF na'u
ralization, to produce two citizens of the uniteo
States. each of whom have been personally oc-
4uainted with the applicant and who can tes.li!
that he has resided in the United States for .ne WE
full term of five years and in the State within .pe
behaved as a man of good moral character, at-
ached to the principles of the Constitution OF ine
United States and well disposed to the gooo oroe'
and happiness Of the same.
In case it has been necessary for the apphesps
to make bis declaration Of Intention be must r1o
duce evidence of that.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12
Petticoats Poetic Plagiary.
BY 8. NEWTON PERRYAILL.,

dreamed dream the other night.
When everything WAS STILL
Which made each hair tand straight with frigl
Stiff as the porcupine's quill.
Methought that petticoats had grown
Of such vast and monstrOus size,
That there was room for them alone
And rome for man-beneath the skies.
The beast and every creeping thing
Had died The flowers bloomed no more,
The grass and tender her of Spring
Were withered on the desert shore;
Ten million leagues of crinolne
Stretched over all like funeral pall
And on the cold and cherries scene,
The suns warm rays could never fall.
On Ararat's cloud-curtained peak,
The last man stood with pallid face,
Sick, trembling, weary, worn and weak
Sad remnant of a smothering race.
In vain-alas! poor man. in vain
His footsteps sought that hallowed place:
For clouds of skirts soon filled the plain,
And rolled around the mountains base.
Still bigger grew those spheres Of white,
Until they reached the summit high.
And streamed above the wrctched wight
Like snowy banners in the sky.
The man looked DER precipice.
'Make way for pettcoats!' he cried.
And plum ing down the dark abyss,
Made way for petticoats-and died!
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12
Democratic Platform of California.

ADOPTED AT THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION,
HELD IN SACRAMENTO. July 18TH. 1857.
Resoiued. That the Democracy of the State of
California unanimously endorse and cordially an
prove the platform of the Democratic party, Jas
adopted in the Cincinnati Convention.
Resolced. That the Democracy of the State of
California decidedly and unanimously advocate
and approve the construction of Pacific Railroad
as a measure of the greatest Importance. not only
to the State of California, but to the Union at
large. and hereby urge upon the Federal Govern
ment ard our national representatives of the State
at Washington, the necessity of using their most
united eXertions and utmost endeavors to secure
the construction of this truly important work
Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the com
mencement of the Wagon Roads, believing that
they will bring within the State hardy, enter
prising and aborous class of citizens. and we call
upon the Government to hasten their completion
by liberal appropriations.
Resolved, That the liberal and enlightened poll
cy of our Democratic Government. in the opening
to the hardy pioneer the broad field of our public
lands, rs an invitation to his industry and enter
prise has already secured the affection OF our
early settlers and that we regard an extension Of
that policy so far as to secure hon estead to every
honest settler, free of charge, against the viciss
tudes of fortune as the wisest, most just and rea
sonable course which the General Government
can pursue, and we arnesily recommend it to
the serious consideration of our Representatives
at W shington.
Resoiped, That the Democracy of the State Of
California are in favor of guaranteeing to every
state and Territory the rights and privileges Sc
cured to them by the Constitution and laws of
country-that for them there is neither North.
South. East or West; and that duly regarding the
Importance OF the whole as a Union. they. as a
unit of the Confederacy, will jealousy guarantee
the rights Of each individual State.
Resolued That we recommend the utmost eco.
nomy in the appropriation and disbursement of
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12

TTVHESE OILS are obtained by dstIIation OF
Il the Chemical Laboratory. Parish of Jetfer-
son, of Pierre Lacour author of Lacour's Chemi-
cal Analysis. Lacour's Chemical Manpulations,
Lacour on the Manufacture of Liquors, &c.
Purchasers are particularly requested to return
the TASKS and obtain their money if the oils does
not give perfect satisfaction
LACOUR's OH OF COGNAC converts neutral spirit
to superior imitation of Imported Brandies, viz:
Otard. Sazerac. Marett Cognac, Paultney. Seig-
nette. United Vineyard Proprietors, Castlion and
London Lock Brandcs. The liquors will have
full fruity flavor and beautiful. sparkling color.
Common Rectifed Whiskey will be changed by
the use of the Oil of COgnac to New York Brandy,
Pine Apple Brandy, Common Cognac Brandy. DC.
LACoUR's On OF RYE changes Rectified Wliskey
to Monongahela Rye Whiskey, Old Virginia Malt
Whiskey, Bourbon Whiskey, &c.
OIL OF CEpRAT changes common Rectifcd Whis-
key to Old Irish Malt Whiskey.
OH OF PEACH changes common Whiskey to
Virginia Peach Brandy, &c. Oil of Peach and
Oil of Cognac will convert common Whskey to
Apple Brandy.
On OF Gin converts the poorest Whskey to
Holland Gin, Scheidam Schnaps, Rose Gin, Swan
Gin. English Gin. &c.
LACoUR's CONCENTRATED ACID will in five hours
after being mixed, change five gallons of good
Vinegar and twenty five gallons of water to thirty
in the market BY the use Of Lacour's Concen
trated Acid, Vinegar can he made for one dollar
and sixty cents per barrel.
For MAKING LIQUORS. Lacour's Oils requires no
preparation-only pour the Oil into the whiskey
and shake we'll. The liquors thus made will have
fine natural aroma, full rich. oily taste; beau
tiful transparent color and fine bead. Lacour's
oils exert three distinct properties in converting
common whiskey to brandy. gin, &c. The first
property combines with and subsidies in the form
Of foculent particles the whole of the grain OIL
(Amylic Alcohol) The whskey is thus depriv-
ed of that peculiar irritating and burning taste
and becomes neutral spirit; the second property
consists in an oily mucilanmous taste impaired
to the liquor, which renders it mellow, and mpatrs
an appearance of great age; the third property is
exhibited in the rich vnous nutty odor that is i'm
parted to the liquor, which renders distinction
from the genuine brands impossible.
These oils are put up in quart TASKS; each flask
contains sufficient oil for making three hundred
gallons Of liquor. Full and comprehensive direc-
tions accompany the bottles. Price So per bottle.
For sale at the corner of St. Charles and Poy-
drass streets.
One bottle Of these oils, FIVE in number. will be
securely packed and shipped. with bill of lading,
to any part OF the country, upon the receipt Of
$40, to the address of
P. LACOUR. New Orleans
Purchasers arc requested. as guarantee OF good
faith, to furnish us the name of any house in New
Orleans and we will ship them package of The
oils. If they do not perform all that is claimed
for them they will cost nothng,--lv.
The Placer herald., 1857-09-12

EVERY Man HIS OWN DoG.-We have hal
books on Every man his own LAWYER Every
man his own Physician &c, but we never be-
lieved that tie thing would get so far that
man would 90 down on all fours, and be his
own dog, but the Post tells the 70 lowinr
story Of a man that did "that same" 1t ap-
pears that Hopeful youth who was the
owner of a Young bull terrier was one dav
training the animal in the art of being fero-
cious, and wanting some animated object to
Sc, the dog upon, his daddy. after considera-
bic persuasion, consented to get down upon
all fours an make fight with Mr.. Bull
Young America began to urge on the dog
isis ter boy,-seze him, &C. at last the
dog ''made Dip and got hold Of the Old
mans proboscis, and get the dog oft he
couldn't. So he began to cry out with the
pain caused by the fangs of the dog. Grin
and bear it, old man." shouted the Young
scrapegrace Grin and bear it-twtN be The
maxim, Of the pup"