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Il only hope the rcks won't be fred he remarked, pointing in the
direction of the white hllOcks on the distant ridge; that is the dodge
which farmers enemies generally try. It's so easy just a match struck
and put into the straw and there isn't overmuch water at the Grange.
| look for em the first thing every morning when [ get up he said dole
fully, taking a fresh stare from under his raised hand in the direction Of
the stacks.
why there is smoke 2 I cried, quite alarmed, as a thin spiral of
yapour went up, the light sky behind shelving it plainly.
THAT isn't from a stack, bless you. 1t doesn't go up in a curl like
that; it is a cloud and a blaze in a mnnlt when the straw is once ahght,
especially cats. I've seen it twce-once at DimmOckS, and then again
at the FTs. That smoke is from one of the houSe-chimneys, so you'll be
sure not to miss the way. l have a luggagetrain due at lao, or L
would have gone on as far as the bridge, because | am sure Mr.. Ired-
dock would have come down but for some reason
I and the gosiping stahon-master then parted, he assured me that
my luggage should be brought up by the porter the minute that subordI-
nate returned from doing some previous Grand and he added that he
hoped the lad would bring back better news from the Grange. This Gu
riOus intelligence naturally not a little excited me, and hurried along
the path, which led me through wellcuHivated fields for some three
stood in a cluster, as yet, I could now see, quite intact from the ncendi-
ary's torch. The large, red-bricked, manygabled house then came in
sight just below me, and I had merely to cross a yard, skiHed by the
out-buldngs, to gain it.
Three more are killed, Nell, and the old eve is one of them. John
has lust carted em up from the bottom meadow These were the first
ominous words l heard on entering the yard; but angry as were the
tones, 1 recognised in them my old friends CHEEKY voice.
Turning the angle of a barn, I came upon a little group, the central
figure of which was Tom Treddock, broad and burly looking in his plain
homely clothes the very picture of a British agncuturaist. At his side
stood a rather short, and somewhat stout young lady, whom | instantly
identified as Mrs. Ellen Treddock and around them, in different attitudes
of amazement, bent a labouring-man, a boy, and a servant-woman. They
were all too intentiy gazing in one direction, under a kind of cart-shed,
to notice me; and as l approached unobserved from behind, | saw that
they were in wondering fascination, contemplating the careases of three
sheep lying in a row under the shed.
It's just the same soart o a blow, reight at the back O. the neck,
as tothers got said a second labouringman, whom [ now noticed stand
ing beside the dead sheep, occupied just then in roughly wipng his red
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Iysained fingers among the wool, after examining the carcasses in the
region of he head.
is more of this vilany going on 2 I inquired, nearing the group.
is it you? | am ashamed nobody met you !! were good Tom Tired
docks first words, gripping my hand as in a vice, and smiling oddly
through his anger and yexaiOn.
4 am so sorry you find US in this state. You must forgive us, Mr.
Newcome, exclaimed his wife, whose eyes l could see were red with
crying; and then, dashng away the tears, she gave me a greeting almost
as hearty as her husbands, though hystercal sob diversified it here
and there.
Come along into the house. interrupted Treddock, siezmg my arm.
Never mind all this now he added, gancing at his wife and then
he went on, turning to the servants Go down to the village, and tell
the butcher there are three more for him to fetch. That's all. We
shall catch the scamp some time
You spoke as if you had heard something about it, added Mrs.
Treddock, coming round to me, and recolecting as it seemed my first
words.
Itin't worth botherng about, now he is come said Tom; 'and
you know, he continued, again graspng my hand, to leave no doubt of
the welcome, I'VE are very glad to see you, though | was not at the sta
ton
But we shall have to tell Mr.. Newcome all about ii, to explain why
you didn't write back, and why there was not anybody at the station
persisted his wife before | could answer.
That's true Why, the fact is went on Tom, coming to a pause
in the middle Of the yard, we were not expecting you. [ know you
won't be offended when you understand it. Nelly thought if I didn't
write back, you would not START
yes, but there was a reason for it, hurriedly put in the lady. That
sounds, Tom, as fl did not wish for the visit, which you know I did. 1t
was only because things turned out so after you sent your letter; and l
thought addressing me, you would not enjoy yoursefa as we could wish ,
and she wound up with a hosphable blush.
Just so there is the point said Treddock, but we must augh at
it, Nell We shant be ruined yet; and my old friend here must think
anything that happens is a Joke : and the big, honest fellow pretended
to laugh. I'VE mustn't be in the blues, old chap, now you are come
and he SLAPPED me on the shoulder. You won't mind going in by the
short way, through the Kitchen he said making for the back-door.
I know about it, I at length got out, in answer to Mrs. Treddocks
longago question, a. we entered the house: the man at the ralway-sta-
ton told me, so [ understood a great deal too we'll why you were not there
to meet me.-Hay you had an accident with the window 2 | involunta-
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From the st. Thomas Times, November H.

The United States war-steamer, IMS-
carora, 10 guns, Commander F. Stanly,
arrived here yesterday. On anchorlng
she exchanged %salutes with Fort Chris
tian. The Tuscarora is from Hampton
Roads, where she left in company with
the Powhatan, Vanderbilt and MonaGn0ck,
these vessels intending TO go 10 the Pa
cifc. The news from America is to the
LIST instant, and contains European intel
ligence announcing TO us the melancholy
news Of the death Of Lord Palmerston,
on the 18th October, one day after the
Shannon left Southampton for this port.
The news of his Lordship's death having
being made public to-day, we noticed
the flags half-masted at the British Con-
sulate and the Royal Mail Company's
steamships, as we'll as at the residence
of the Company's Superintendent and
other places. We are informed that the
Masters of British vessels in port have
been asked TO half-mast their Enslgns
tomorrow.
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ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
TIE FIRE BRANCH.

1t will suffice now to give the follow
ing statement, showing that in seven
wears the Premiums have increased by a
a sum of 933l,354, or upaoards Of 100 per
cent.
At the same time the amount Of Losses
for the period, it must be confessed,
gives evidence of the unfavourable effects
of. unwise competition arising from the
establishment Of new Companies with
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small experience of Fire Risks, who
have forced reduction of rates below a
proper remunerative scale. However,
Notwithstanding the percentage of Loss
for the eight years amounts to no less
than ga per cent. Of the Premium, which
is a very large proportion for that item,
it is believed t hat the result in many
other Companies is u%nhappily worse.
At any rate, those which have come I'M
der observation by publishing similar
statements are all more u~nfavorable.
Per Centage
Year. Premium. Losses of Losses
on Premium.
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A IN e a n.
From tie Baltimore Sun, November H.
DEATH OF LORD PALMERSTON.

The European steamer brings US the
news of the death of the great English
premier on the 18th of October, from the
effects of a severe cold. Lord Palmer
ston, Viscount, Henry John Temple, was
born in England, October goth, 1884,
and had he lived two days longer, would
have attained the advanced age of 81.
He was a peer of Ireland, and succeeded
to the title on the death of his father,
in 1905. He first entered Parliament in
1907, and continued in public life, with
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92,2o3,655 7 2 91,41o,659 o / 64.Ol

M1,~UO,UJO 2 q ~TITIOlOO0 ON'OI
The Table ON page xxxviil exhibits the
growth of the Company's total accumu-
lated Funds of the Fire and Life Depart
ments, including Capital, year by year,
from the first amount of 9229,747 las.
3D., at December 1864, up to the sun of
9I,l6O,649 Is. I'd. to be reported in the
Accounts to be read at the Meeting in
August, 1865.
The following are the details of the
Total Funds in hand on the 31st Deem
hpr 1864 -
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9~l,16O,049 7 7
(Tazuatjon ofMe Life Liabilities Of tie Royal
Insurance Compamy)
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
Cl;es Justice Dunkin.

In the reorganization Of our Couftszthe Legis-
lature has, by unanimous vote, called this dis
tinguished citizen to the Chief of the Judiciary.
He succeeds to the position made vacant by the
death of Hon. John Belton o'Nealip one OF the
purest Of men, and the most learned common
Law Lawyer" of this State. Mr. Dunkin's labors
or near thirty years on the Chancery Bench
have beem marked by an ardontfeTe OF his pro-
fession--a profound knowledge Of the law, a
prompt ard f~ithful discharge of his laborlous
duties, and by an urbanity of temper and grace
full courtesy which; while the, triumph of truth
was secured, made the duties of the Solicitor
':pleasant~labor." 20 the younger members Of
the profession, he Was peculiarly kind and en-
couraging-none ever were permitted to fail be-
fore him through eInbarrassments, and the aid
was rendered with that kindness aTd elegance
which we always aScrihe to the. Carolina gentle
man of the "old school," -. =. Z. .
! We hazard nothing in the assertion that the
entire Bar or South Carolina Will. most heartily
endorse this selection for the mos55mportaRt OF
all its State ofEccs-for in reposing such cqef-
dcnce in him the Statsshas but done hono1 to
herself. * . .-
The Hon. Benjamin Faauil Dunkin was born
m the city of Phi.adel pha, and was graduated at
Cambridge College III the year 1911. He soon
alter removed to the city Of Charleston and IN de
South Carolina his home. In tne war OF iolZ lie
was an officer in regiment from this city
Deeply imbucd with love Of his profession he
recognized and observed the exactiug and exclu.
sive requirements Of. his chosen vocation, end
sought rewards and honors onlysfrom the hands
ofshis 'jealou4 mistress"
= While representing this District in the lower
branch of the Legislature he was chosen Speaker
of the House of Representatives, and was in the
year 1887, transferred to the Cbancer5 Bench,
and has Since that time been engaged III the ex-
ercise Of judicial functions. He las ever Tecog-
,rizcd deFotfon TO the State as high duty AMI
cherished pFivicge. Her distiny has been his.
| His career commenced among race OF men
whose names are now 'Ghouseho!d words" and
whose like we will not see again. HiSreputatlon
was made among such compccrs, as PETLGRU,
/. GRIMEE and CHETEs; HAYNE, LEGAEE and Hunt,
and being almost.thc lastsurvivor OF these legal
giants the holies ermine ef the State has juSFiy
fallen on his shoulders, aRd'we feel as satisfied
! of the general satisfaction with which mis- ap;
I-pointment will be received as we do of the puTf
ty and distinguished ability with WHICH its duties
and labors will be discharged. Bis appointment
is a matter of earnest congratuation to the en-
tire State. .s--.-..
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

The cold weather has popped the New
York world into its winter garments The
ladies are donning their furs and changing
their fall "straws" for cloth and velvet bon
nets. The latter are. elaborately sprinkled
over with spangles, gilt ornaments &c, Il is
qnite the fashion, now for the young ladies' to
wear stuffed birds on their hats. | saw one
the other day c:namented by a bird with a
red head yellow breast and blue wings, which
was SO fixed as to convey the idea that it was
about to rise and fly away with the hat,
wearer and all. There is no telling to what
extremes our dear dependencies will 60. l
read in the fashionable organs that the latest
invention for the ladies is a. "palpitating bo-
son." which is set in motion by a concealed
spring, when an extra display of"emotion' is
required.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
North Gsro1ina Elections

Worth is certainty elected Governor over Hol-
den, by a majority Of from i've to ten thousand.
Turner, member of the late Confederate Con-
gress, has been elected to the United States Con-
gress frem the Raleigh DistFict.
+ Clarke, who cannot take the oath, has been
elected over Lehman, who can take the cath, in
the Newbern District. =. ~ y ,.,.-.
It is said that not more than two Of the candi.
dates for Congress, in The State of North Carolina
can, if elected, take the prescribed oath. ' - :.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
The Late Hon. Thomas J. Wishsrs.

We have just received the sado intelligence Of
the decease. of the Hon. 7. j. WIEHERs, enc OF
the Supreme Judges of the st~te 5f soash Caro-
lima. One ofthe brightest intellects of the Com
monwea'th has thus passed from time to eterni-
-ty. Feeble as has beer his health for some Ee-
rod it was hoped that he would yet be preser.
we'd for many years to the. State and country.
Events have ordered otherwise. His example and
memory AiH yet remain.
: BY his death another vacancy has been occa-
stoned on the Bench, and another Law JUDGE
will have to he elected by the Legislature.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
The Proposed Amendment

Tothe Federal Constitution, prohibiting slavery
and involuntary serYitude in the United States,
has been adopted by our Legislature. President
Johnston and Mr.. Seward iss;ss also that the
public debt contracted to aid US in the late strag-
gle.must be repudated.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
Northern Elections.

The elections in the different states,gheid. or
Tuesday, Nov. 7th, have resulted in "a general
triumph OF the Abolition party. In New York
particularly the resut is decidedly adverse to the
democratic ticket. New York city fails. to roll
np her usual majority and the result is that the
State is estimated to be aiR6st. 10000 for the
Republican Abolition ticket. -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
Fatal Accident.

We rsgFet to learn that NEST meiaacholy ac.
cident occurred near Hope Station, last Tuesday
night, by which four persons were killed, and
Others severely wounded. The lack conveying
passengers t6 Columbia fell into a deep rayine
about II o'clock, instantly killing Rev. Dr. Cohen,
of fGreenville, Mrs. Van Wrinkle and: an another
lady. The etormer lady, Mrs. Van WinkIe was q
refugee from Charleston, and on her home.
The latter lady vas goEerness en- routes to sa-
vannab, whose name We could not learn. They
were all from Greenyillo. A negro woman was
also killed.. The hack turned over and fell with
crushing weight upon the unfortunate deceased,
and killing, IN its fal5 two of the mules attached
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
neofh

Col. R, W. CLARr, of Wslhslea, died, after ?
short illness, in that place, recently of typhoid
pneumonia. The deceased was native Of New
berry district. - ,..: * .
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
Blue Ridge Railroad.

the schedule of the Blue Ridge Railroad; says
the Courier, i5 as follows: ~ =
Leave WalhalIa on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, at II o'clock, A. ~; and leave Aader-
son same days, on arrival OF the train from Bel
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

{sT1MEIx GALLANFRY. The St:.Lonis In
ztezl5qencer states that few nights since, af-
ter the family of a Mr.. Fitch, residing in the
city, had retired to rest, a fellow named Rich
ard Smith, having by some means got into
the house, entered the apartment of a young
lady, and riAed the drawers of a bureau Of its
contents, consisting of some thirty dollars in
moaey, a gold chain and other articles of jew
clry. Thus far the operation was exceeding
ly commonplace; but not content with his
acquisition of vaiuables, the impudent rascal
could not think of parting with their: fair
owner without leaving her some token his
noctornaf visit So stepping up to The bed
where she lay, enfolded in the arms of Nor
pheas, he imprinted on her ruby lips one
parting kiss. Whether it was the report that
must have necessarily followed one of tae
right sort, or something else that awakened
her. we do not learn but ere the sentimental
chap could beat retreat, the fair hand of the
damsel was found graphing the skirts of his
coat while the voice called loudly for help.
The house was soon aroused; and Smith ar
rested and consigned to the calabo0se, to re-
pent at leisure.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
CONGRESSIONAL Election.

To-day, the 22d, is the day appointed for the
election. Managers are required to preserve
ballots and forward the same-with statement Of
yote-to the Provisional Governor. ~ =,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
Religious Service .

May be expected ia Aveleigh (PresbYterian..
Chure, by Rev. 3. A. Mlekler, next sa5tafa
26th Instant, at II o'clock, AN. T.: - . . =
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

,GLyeER1NE.-A bottle of this should be
kept in every family. It's clear; eolorless
svrup-sweeU, and forms the main principle
in fats. 1t has no smell if pure, hence is not
disagreeabIe. For chapped hands or feet it is
excellent; preventing the air from reaching
the skin, and hence keeping it moist, the
great property OF cure in such cases. 1t is,
perhaps, the best hair oil in the world, and
never takes any taint Cheat Rot decomposing it
save at 900. deg.3 Besides It keeps the hair
moist, as it has the merit of not being dried
by the air, but On the contrary draws nois-
t3re from the atmosphere. Thus it makes a
sweet, pure, durable oil for The hair. It is
also the principal medicine for:ear complaints,
especially. dry ear. PosgAa few drops in the
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

Fanny Jackson, young colored woman Of
Washington, D. c., graduated from the cassi-
cal coarse of Oberlin College at the late com
mencemcnt. Sheis the first female. college
graduate of African descent.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

In Copain County, Mississippi, a difficulty re-
Gently occurred between the Sheriff and the
Agent of the Freedmen's Bureau, terminating in
the former inprsoning the latter. Gen. Oster-
Baus, upon learning of this sent tbitber troops,
who liberated the imprisoned official, and the
County wes again placed under close military sur
yeiilauce.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
Exchanges.

Il Is with pleasure that We hail the advent IN
our sancturn, this morning, Of our old Atiend the
South Garolinian. Aftersmany yicisstudes and
immense losses during the hitter days of the Con
federacy, the earolinian is enabled to appear be-
fort: its many readers with a bright and smiling
face. it is now published in Charleston under
the fostering care of Messrs. DeFontaine, Gilmore
Simms and Timrod. We wish it abundant success.
The frst number of the Abbeville Banner, lies
before US. 1t is the same good looking sheet it
used to be in the ''long ago." 1t is revived by
Messrs. Cothran & Crews editor and publisher.
Long may the Banner wave!
The Laurensville Herald, after a lapse of FIVE
years, comes out in handsome form, under the
auspices of Messrs MCGOWAN and Ball as Editors
and T. B. Crews, publisher. None of the pre-
Yious attaches of the Herald are t%sv alive. Its
late proprietor, the lamented, gentle Hollngs-
worth, and his employees, VIM. F. Jennerett,
Wesley Munro, Jas. McClunney and little Joe
West, all found soldiers grares! Ah! the dark
and bloody days that have gone wailing, behind
the veil of the past!"s But.joyous and genial be
the converse of the Herald with ITS many friends,
and readers . .sE..s' - ..-.-- -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

The latest sensation in New York is the we'd
ding tour by balloon which came off recently
from Professor loves Amphtheatre. The event
drew together a great crowd of spectators, and
considerable nterest,was manifested in the de-
tajls by those present. The original programme
of performing the nuptial ceremony in mid.alT
vas materially modified, the marriage taking
place at the Fifth avenue Hotel. before the TIP.
board the newly married couple, Professor Lowe,
and a little daughter of the bridegroom. So far
as leorned the trip was an enjoyable cne. The
names of the bride and bridegroom, we're Miss
Nary West Jenkins, of St. Louis and Professor
John F. Boynton, of Syracuse.
Whether any kissing was done in the
clouds, we Gre III blissful ignorance, as the ex:
perienced aeronant who accompanied the hap
py couple wonld not be guilty OF so low an
act as to tell tales out Of his cloudy school
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

The price of South Carolina Bank Bills in
Richmond; are as follows: Bank Of Camden,
25c.; Charleston, lsc., Chester, 90; Georgetown.
1sc-; Hamburg, zoe; Eewberry, 25c.; South
Carolina, l6e.; State of South Carolina, 20; Com
1nerciat Bank, Columbia, l5.; Exchange Bank,
Columbia, :l5.; Farmers and Exchange, l6c;
Merchants Charleston, 20; Peoples Bank, 50c.;
Planters, H.; Planters and Mechanics, 90;
Southwestern Rail Road, 25c.; State, loe.; Union,
6Oc.'
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

The city fathers Of Charleston have passed an
ordinance prohibiting smoking in the streets Of
that city. The penalty-$5 for each ofenee.e
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22

= Those who have superior means ofkno&ipg az
the war Office state that Mr.. Stanton may leave
the cabinet very soon. Sharp differences be-
tween himself and the President are not favora-
BILE to his remaining with honor Sundry North
ern representatives who have come here to brow
beat the President have returned in great rage.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-22
THE WEEKLY HERALD.
NEWBERRY, S. c. =
WEDNESDAY MORNING, No7EMBEa22, tss5.

~ We would inform those in need that We
have lately printed large number of blanks, Of
the following character-mortgage Real Estate
and conveyanccs of Real Estate, which can now
be supplied in any quantities i y ~.