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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

- Judge johnson. Of Louisville.
Ky. last week IN deciling case be-
fore him. said. "A man has.no right
to whip his wife. but should he Sc
yeTcly punished If he were guilty of
such an outrage. But the women. on
the contrary, hal the right to whip
their husbands whenever thoy pleased.
Ii was prcFogaiive belonging 10 them
peculiarly. and inalienable. He was
only surprised il was not exercised to
a greater extent"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

The Washington Star, noticing tho
exnlta,ions Of certain people over the
Sickles verdict. that those who were
most enthusiastic in shouting in this
case. were "notoriously the noisiest
glogiliers Of Herbert (thc VI. G. who
murdered an Irish waite } AMI Lee.
after their acquittal." The Star adds:
"Our bclief is, that in thirty days from
this time. there will lie no man In
Washington, endowed with an ounce
Of brains. who. comprehending the
true interests Of society. will not hold
the opinion Of the result Of the Sickics
trial. which all now hold with refer
encc 10 thorc Of the llials OF Herbert
anil Lee"
We are sorry TO sec that among
these synpathizers, was the Rev DR.
Sunderland. who went altogether ont
of his way. 10 mix himself up with
such a crowd. lis declina;ion OF the
call of the Second Presbyterian
Chuch, IN this city. will hardly be re-
gir'ted. after knowledge Of this fact
| Gin. Gazette.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

\ ilANDy AnncLE-Alam Slonake.
a number Of years ago. came 10 Hunt
tinglon Furnace. and seeing there. for
the first time, pair OF snu1ers. he
asSel:
What's them for?'
ITO snuff the candle"
"'fo snuff the canale?"
The camille just then needed atten.
ton. and Alan with his thumb and
finger pinchea Oft the snun.. and care
fully noked IL into the snuiier saving:
"Well. now, them "a handy"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
From the Wavcrly Magazine. ]


The Triumph Of Thought.
What mind can comprehend all the
meaning attached to these few words
The Triumph ofThought?' Thought,
the mighty masterpiece of the Creator,
is something almost undeinable, and
if we attempt to resent its many tri-
umphs we only display our fecbleness
But we intend merely to notice some
of the most apparent and at the same
time. most useful triumphs which
thoughts had accomplished.
We will begin with steam-and
what an unspeakablc benefit IT has
been 10 man. The steamboat, as it
glides along our rivers, and our giant
vessels. as they plough their way
through the mighty deep. poin,
out to the world the triumphs Of
thought. And as we stand near a
railroad track, and see the cars 20
laundering by, freighted with cargo
of human beings. and hear the ieafenin; !;
shrek of the locomotive. VIC are con-
strained TO exclaim, "What has God
wrought" Again, as we visit the cx-
tensivc manufactor les, and hear the
ponderous machinery creaking and
groaning under the propelling power,
and we see the engine putting with the
labor it has to perform. we can have
a faint idea Of the triumph Of thought
in this single case.
But triumphs Vi thought are not less
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
From the New York Mercury
HONEST EN- nj ERS0N;
on,
HAT THE WORLD SAYS
by RICHARD cRsSsHAw.

lie is a Thoroughly honest, plain
dealing man-the world says so. lie
is to be trusted to any conceivable
amount-thc world fearlcssly asserts
that, too. His name is Honest En-
merson-the world calls him so. Not
simply John Emmerson. or Jack
Emmcrson, or Mr.. Emmerson. No
other prefix familiar or respectful
under the sun, save and except this,
and this alonc-Uonest Emmerson.
And he deserves it!
So at least the world SAYS. Let's
see whether that hobgoblin noun OF
multitude, that terrific Mrs. Grundy
of society at large. is in the right or
wrong in this particular instance.
John Emmcrson began life in a
small way-that is. in a business point
of view. In other respects, he most
probably entered upon its duties, cares,
and anxielies after much the same
fashion as other individuals Of this
mundane sphere.
However. what | mean to infer is,
that John Emmerson began his strug-
gle for existence in no higher capacity
than that Of an errand-boy and Office
sweeper in the establishment of Mcssrs
Scrug & Blunderkettlc. They were
in the money-brokeragc business, IL
what was then Queen street, now
known rs Pearl street. John carried
packages to and fro, containing vast
sums Of gold and silver; and as he al
ways conveyed it in safety, and as il
was invariably correct to fraction
the confidence of Messrs. Scrug 4
Blunderkettle in the probity of thei
humble office messenger increased anC
multiplied, as each day passed Owe
their respective heads.
Time wore on. Scrug d Blundcr
kettle began to wear out. John En-
mcrson rose in their favor. Now wa
he small receiving -clcrk-now reg
ular inmate Of the counting-room-
now confidential ally and adviser I,
them i'm their financial schemes-nov
he stood one Of the firm itself. TIL
sign read Scrug, Dlunderkcttlc 4
Company.
Scrug & Blunderket,lc slowly mcrg
ling into the grave, the company-Joh
Emmerson-meTgcd into the busi
ness; and the sign now stood:
JOHN EMMER RsON,
STOCK AND EXCHANGE BROKER
LATE FIRM OF scRUG nLuSDERKErTLi
The same confidence in his integrit,
which had aided him in his rise i
; life, followed him still; and in circle
of business he gradually lost all nam
and title, save the one alone whic
stands at the head nd front hereof
Honest Emmerson. From th
rising Of the sun, even unto the goin
down of the same, came money poul
ing into his Golfers. Money on depo.
it-money in trust-money lying idl
in its owners hands, and sent out f
an airing-money in every shape an
}. form. And it was thought fortuna,
to be able to send and ask the care an
supervision Of SO honest and trus
: worthy a man.
+ Enough. then. as 10 the cstima,ic
n in which he Is held. Now for near,
; view.
: John Emmerson sat alone in h
: : Office. Night had fallen upon the CIT
and the business streets down tow
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
Earthquake.

NEW YonK. May 3.
Capt. Green. of the ship Sheffield.
which arrived here to-day from Homo
lulu. reports that on the morning. Of
the 10Th ult., they experienced three
successive shocks of earthquake. oc-
curing at intervals of an horr apart.
In length ana severity of the shocks
they exceeded anything Of the kind ever
before experienced.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

IL IN 1flshman who had returned
from Italy. where he had been with
his master. was asked in the kitchen:
Yea. then. Pat. what Is the lava |
hear the master talking aboutg"
"only drop Of the crater" was
Pats witty reply.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

ff,- \ little girl showing her little
cousin "a boy about four years OF sge)
a star. says.
That star you see mp there is big
ger than this world" I
No it amt" says he.
"Ycs i is."
Then why don't it keep the rain
of ?" said the little fellow.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

fTJ. r. s. Bond. editor AM
proprietor Of the Menioia fIll. Press.
has been elected overscer Of the poor.
He SAYS his long experience in the
printing business gives him The most
admirable qualifications for the Office.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

LOUISVILLE, NAY ..
The Democrats Of Ashland Dis
trict have nominated Capt. w. l..
Simms ioF Congress. vice J. b. CLAY.
who declined the nomination.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
The c.l;for nfa,

ES- The c'liior Of a.. Illinois paper.
writing a private letter to friend.
says: 1--WE arc Republicans. Of course.
Everybody who fears the Lord. csn
write lcgible hand 1inoa ruaniny
om kis tongue. i Republican"
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

the shores Of their birth, exiled, heart
stricken.
But not quite hopeless even yeti
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

Upon the bosom Of the broad At
lantic noble ship dashes proudly
through the waves. 1t carries pre-
cious cargo. Not only human lives
not only gold and silver-not only
anxious hearts and pleasant anticipa-
tions. Not these alone bears that gal
liant bark. 1t carries still more
precious freight-an honest man. And
with him ten long years of stern, un-
yielding self-denial.
On. brave ship! Favoring brcczes
watt thee; for thou dost bear freight
of noble purposes and bright resolves
across the mighty deep. On. staunch
bark. in safety!
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
Business 1irtttOrp.


Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Office Isl Floor IN Ae,c jail Bu;ldiny.
Will promptly attend to all business cn.
trusted 60 his care. Strict attention given
% tic s.cnritY and collection of claims.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12
j. B. GOODRICH,

attorney and Counselor at Lar.
Office Up Stairs an the New Jail.
Will promptly attend TO all business en-
trusted 10 his care. Especial attention Civ
eli To- the securing and collection of claims.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1859-05-12

Attorney ~ Counselor at Law,
West Public square, Winchester, Ind.
Will promptly aud diligently attend to all
business entrusted 60 his care.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Interesting Information Relative TO
Bounty Land Warrants.

The following is copy of an important
decision which has just cmanatcd from the
General Land Office:
Sir; In reply TO the questions pronoun.
dcd in your letter of the 23d inst. have
to state:
!. That the bounty land warrants issued
by the United States are declared, bv the
act OF Congress approved June 3, 1858, to
be personal property.
z. phat such warrant cannot be sold by
an administrator of the estate of the de-
ceased waIrantec for the payment of debts
contracted by such warrantcc.
3. That such warrants, when issued du-
ring the lifetime of the warrantcc, and not
disposed of BY him, become, if he die in
testatc, the property of his heirs at law in
accordance with the law of domicil. and
cannot be attached and sold for the pay
mcnt of his debts. Tlf he died intcstate
see fifth paragraph following
4. Warrants issued after the death of
the wannnlec, but upon proof filed during
his lifetime, become the property of his
widow, if there be one, and, if no widow.
then the property of his heirs at law with
out regard to their age.
D. The proceeds of the sale of a warrant,
made BY an administrator, is the absolute
property of the widow herself, or legatees.
without regard to any debt contracted by
the warrantce but the practice of this
office has been to recognise assignments
properly made by an administrator for dis
tribution of the proceeds among the heirs
at law, after payment of the funeral and
proper court expenses. (Attomcy's and
administrators fees, not taxed by the Court
are not regarded as proper Court expenses. J
8. The rules of this Office require, in all
cases, when warrant has been sold BY an
executor, that duly certified copy of the
Will, with letters tcstamcntary shall be at
tachcd to the warrant; and in eases where
a sale is made by an administrator or guar
dian, that certified copies of the letters of
administration or guardianship shall be at
tached and that the sale has been made
for the use of the heirs only must be shown
either in the assignment or in the papers
submitted with each case
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
pIcrrNs COURT HOUSE, S. c. SATURDAY, APRIL 49, 1859
butchcrcd and mangled body Of IInlhert


{" Not yet quite deserted tho lonely cxtcudcd
For faithful in death his mute iavoritc attended,
The much loved remains of ismaster defended
And chased the hil-fox and the raven away"
PAGES father who was present at the
triad, gave his counsel note for the fee.
and in 1885 was forced to pay it, after va
rious pleas of forgery, &c.
DIR. Robertson, of Augusta, has PAGES
skull.
Pace was seized in North Carolina, by
lIicl s. Rodfield, and Jonathan lowers, of
Barnwcll, and others near Grccnyillc, un-
der the lead of COL Hodge. PAGES friends
recovering him from their surprise, pur-
sued his captors, but overlook them rs they
entered and baricaded Il house on this side
of the linel The legislature gave lowers
and Rcdficld 500 each the others did not
apply for reward. That says 4. A., 1924,
6 Stat, p Psi, tho sum of two hundred
dollars be appropriated to Jonathan Jow-
crs and llicl :. lIcdfcld, for apprehcncling
Allen Pace, who has been convicted of the
murder of Marving lIolbcrt!
For the Stately. III. Gilmore, Solicitor,
and Thos Gasscock.
For the Prisoncr-B. Samuels and John
Major.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Encounter with a Snake.

In. the vicinity of the barracks assigned
to the European soldiers in India, there
is usually a number of little solitary cells,
where dsordcrly members of the corps arc
confined for longer or shorter terms, by
order of the commanding officer In one
of these at Madras, on certain occasion,
was lockeduppoor Jack Hall, a Scotchman,
belonging to Edinburgh or Lcith Jack
had got intoxicated, and being found in
that condition at the hour of drill, WAS sen
tenccd to eight days of solitary confnc-
mcnt Soldiers in India have their bedding
partly furnished by the Honorable Compa-
ny, and find the remainder for themselves.
About this part of house furnishing, how
ever, Hall troubled himsclfvcry little being
one of those hardy, reckless beings, on whom
priyation and suffering seem to make no
impression. A hard floor was good as a
down bed to Jack and, therefore, as lie
never scrupled to sell what he got, it may
be supposed that his sleeping furniture was
none of the most abundant or select Such
as it was, he was stretched upon and under
it one might, in his cell, during his term of
penancc, and possibly was rcAecting on the
impropriety of putting "an enemy in his
nouIh 10 s'Gai away his orains' when To-!
nc th0uSnt nc hcara rustiin@ IN the cell,
close ny nm ~ TINS moment nc reeoI-
lected ttlae ne hao not as he ought TO have
.T' uone' stopped up an ar mole wi'ich entered
:e, 1ne cen ON a leVcl WIN It's moor, ana also
WIZ, wi:h thc rock eNt'rhai'y' on winch the
pu'io,hg was p,hceu' n strong Suspicion
of what had happened, or was about to
h"Ppen; came over iinil mind, put he
'hlic" C'ia' IL was proDaDiy TOO l"tc 10 90
any gooo' cou'a ne even ma inc hnle IN
sl'p 1arNhcSs' ana get itcIoseo- llo there.
rove ,"y SUN, anu IN minute or two' heara
,'uo.uc, Ius.le ciosc 10 '''l,' ~mcn was I"i-
i'S.' ioweu ~ W 'ile colu SHINY touch OF Il snake
o'1s, Si, n's :; p"rc & ,oo' ....,,
% ho ~ s''G' Il si,"a'ion Wo"'o not nave
s'a.tou anu u'wieu ior nc,P' JACK ana
not'not ho l"y S'one S.'i' ana he'u HIS
i'r ps"Te, h"'m,s WY t'la. ms pples would 'ucst
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
The Best Sewing Machine.

Pnnch, of the 9th of March, contains tho
following admirable ription ofan old fash.
ioned Sewing Machine, which every bachelor
should possess:
The very hest Sewing Machine ran can
have is awiie. IL is one that requires but a
kind word to set it i motion, rarely gets out
Of repair, makes but little nOisc, is seldom
the cause Oft dust, and, once i'm motion, will
go on uninterruptedly for hours. without the
slightest trimming. o. the smallest personal
supervision being necessary. 1t will make
shirts. darn stockings, on buttons. mark
pocket thahdkerchieis, 1T pinafores, and man.
ufacturc chldron's frocks. out of any old thing
you may give it; and this it will do behind
your back just as well as before your face.
In fact, You may leave the house for days.
and j. will so on working just the same n
it does get out of order a little, from being
over-wprked, it mends itself ly being Left
niono for short time, after which ii returns
to it's sewing with gr0ater yjg6r than ever.
Ofcourse, sowing mltci,ines vary great deal
Some are much quicker than others. 1t dc.
ponds in vast measure upon the particular
pattern you select. If you are Fortunate In
picking out the choicest pattern of q wife,
one, for instance, that sings while working.
and seems TO be never so happy as when the
husbands linen is in band.thc sewing nm.
Cline may be pronounced perfect of ITS kiad
so much so that thefeis no nomake-ehlft II, tLe
world that can possibly replace il, either for
love or money. In short, no gentleman "a es-'
tahlishmont Is complete without one of these.
sowing machines IN tho house,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16

back, without daring to stir limb from
tie fear of disturbing his dangerous com
panion. Never, perhaps, was dawn 80 any
iously lonecd for by mortal man. When it
did come, Jack cautiously looked about
him, arose moisclessly, and moved over to
the corner of his cell, where lay pretty
large stone. This he seized and looked for
the intruder. Not seeing the snake, he
became assured that it was under his nil
low. lie raised the end of creatures $ crest.
Jack then pressed his knee firmly on the
pillow, but allowed the snake to wiggle out
his head, which he battered to pieces with
tho stone. This done, the courageous fel
low, for the first time, breathed freely.
When the hour for breakfast came, Jack
who thought little about the matter after it
was fairly over, took the opportunity of
opening the door to throw the..snakc out.
When the officer whose duty it was to visit
the cells for the day, was going the rounds,
he perceived a crowd around the cell door,
examining the reptile, which was described
by the natives as of the vencmous charac-
ter, It's bite being invariably and rapidly
mortal. The officer being told that it had
been killed bya man in the adjoining cell,
went in and inquired into the matter
When did you first know that there was
snake in the cell with your" about
nine o'clock last night" was jacks reply.
-" Why didn't you call to the guard ?" q
thought the guard wadna hear me, and
feared might tramp ont, so l Jest lay
still" 4" But you might have been bit
did you know you would have died sudden
lyE " kent that very well" said Hall,
but they say that snakes Wilma meddlc
them; so | just let it crawl as it likct. -
swell, my lad, I believe you did what was
best after all, but it is what not one man in
thousand would have done"
When the story was told, and the snake
shown to the commanding officer, he thought
the same, and Jack, for his extraordinary
nerve and courage, got remission of his
punishment. For some time, at least, he
took care how he again got into such sit
uotion as to expose himself to the chance
OF passing another night with such bed
tcllow.--Litcrdry Imcricun.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
Tho il Hath no tongue, will speak

AS Win most miraculous organ"
The body was identified by the color of
Holbert's hair, his clothes, his suspendcrs,
his shoes, the attendance of his dog, his be.
ing seensnear the spot on thcpreyious eve.
ming, and his (otherwis unaccountabicl dis
appearance.
A trail was observed as if the body had
been dragged to the place of concealment.
phis WIS followed for seventy yards, and
then it became evident, on examination,
that arrangements had been madefo spcn,
ding the night and that whilc the deeeas.
ed was lying down, his skull had been bat
tered with ligbt~ood knotsc aud pieces of
timber Andtha the prisoner had perpc-
'trated tlliE foul aud revolving deed was
evinced by the following facts
/. It was proved that the prisoner and
the deceased had been we'll acquainted; (
shey,wero both strangers in this District;
1Holbert had control over tho othor, rega.
lated his movements, and made contfaots
for his work
T. On tho morning of tho 9th they start
cd IN company fromSa certain house, came
to che Yillagc, remained hefc several hours.
departed together, and late in the cyaning
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
MU80gLGANW.
Trial of Allen Pace for Murder in 1924
All, BARNWELL c. III.

0lr. Editor: On former occasion was
requested by medical friend to draw UP
a statement of the particulars of murder
committed in Barnwell District by an indi
vldual WHO was hung for the crime, and
whose skull had been subjected to phrcno-
logical examinations
In looking over some old law papers, I
had accidently found the original notes of
testimony given on the trial, and which Gin
leisure moment and for different pur-
pose) had arranged and digcsted them to
the testimony which was taken down by the
late Judge Martin then at the Bar, added
some particulars in relation to the arrest
appearances and execution of the murder
er, as furnished by professional friend
who was foreman of the Coronor's inquest.
On inquiry am informed that there is
in all probability no individual living-cer-
tainly none in this State-.whose feelings
would be injured by publishing this state
ment hope may prove Interesting to MANY
of our readers.
The skull is said (by those who are iudgcsl
to Indicate what might have been ex-
pected. viz: strong propensity for de-
struction and an entire absence of moral
feeling.
Apart from considerations of this kind,
the case reads to us the solemn lesson that
9 murder will OUT that, though midnight
darkness shroud the murderer, by man
shall his blood be shed, and that the nun
ishment of guilt, even by human tribunals,
is often prompt and almost always certain
and scvcre f B.
1riut ./or Wnrder in DIE C6wrt of Sessions
3or Bdrn'eeH District, an Me State or
jSo~th Casolinn, before Me I'm. .Lohn
y. RichardSon. FaU Term, 1924
THE STATE VS.. ALLEN PACE.
Tho prisoners name was Allen Pace. and
she was charged with numbering Marvin
llolbert on the night of the 9th of August
1924. The body of the unfortunate Hol.
bert Gas was supposed was found in the
woods behind loe. The body was in
staterof putrcfaction, and the face so bruis
ed that the features were not distinsuisha-
blei nor were there any weapons of death
near the spot The defendant was arrest
ed in North Carolina, and as no positive
proof co,ldlbe adduccd, twas extremely
difficult to identify the body, to show the
mode ofcomlnission, aud tofix the guilt on
the party charged, but
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-16
SElE0 1fGD POE nv,
An April Day.

An April Day.
When The warm sun, that brines
Seed-time and harvest, has returned again,
iis sweet to visit the Sill weed whore
springs
The first flower of the plain.
! love the season we'll,
When forest gladcs are tecming with bright
forms,
nor dark and many clouds forctcl
The coming-on of storms.
From the earth's looscncd mould
The snpling draws its sustcuancc and tliriycs
Though stricken to the heart with winters
cold.
The dropping tree rcvivcs.
The softly-warhle,l song
Comes from the pleasant woods, and color
ed wings
g, Glance quick in.thc bright sun, that moves
along
The forest openings.
When the bright sunset fills
The silver woods with light. and the groom
slope :hrcws
Its shadows in the hollows of the Hills,
And wide the upland glows
And when the eve is born,
In the blue lake the sky, DER reaching far
Is followed out, and the moon dips her horn,
Andtwinkles many star.
Inverted intlio tide =,
Stand the gray rocks and trembling shad-
ows throw,
And the tairtrees look over, side by side,
And see themselves below.
Sweet ril!--mnny thought
Ill. 4
Nor shall they fail, till, to it's autumn brought,
LIES golden huit is shed.
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airy and less exciting incidents Of daily
life. Tho tragic element, in life Ms in he
ton, has a strong hold upon the imagipa
ton, aud very few persons, whatever their
moral and religious character, arc insan
sibic to its fascination