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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
The Direct Tax

The Charleston Courier remarks that Judging
from the many enquiries propounded, that the
nature and object of the Direct Tax nowsbeing
collected, are not thoroughly understood, and
for the enlightenment of those wishing informa-
ton, thus sets it forth:
SIN August, 1881, Congress levied Direct
Tax Of $20,000,0O0 upon lands and houses in the
several States of the Union. This Tax was for
the purpose of defrayiug the expenses Of the
war. All the States were accorded the privilege
of assuming their proportion of the Tax and
paying the same at once. In consequence Of the
struggle, the Tax could not be collected in the
States comprising the late Confederacy, and, at
the cessation of hostilites as many of US we'll
know, the Government provided means for Sc
curing the anoant due, under the penalty Of
forfeiture Of property should the parties assessed
fail to comply with the regulations. OF the
amounts claimed from the Southern States under
the head of the Direct Tax of 1861, Virginia, is
set down for $s37, ,55O.66; North Carolina, $780,
1896; South Carolina, SS6S, ,57O66; Georgia,
$5S4, ,-367, ,3S; Alabama, S529, 1888; Mississippi
$4I3, 3,OS4.66 Louisiana, $685., 1856; Tennessee,
$669, ,498; Arkansas, 1921, 1856; Florida, ST.,
52266; Texas, 1855, l06.66.
In the present depleted condition of South
Carolina, We do not perceive how with justice
the Government can force an immediate payment
in cash or Treasury notes of the taxes due, and,
on that ground, we uphold Governor Perry in
his effort to have the collection Of the taxes
postponed for a brief period at least. If the
State should have the privilege of assuming the
debt, it would be benefit not only 20 ourselves
bat the country at large"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
Our Book Table.

NANELEss. By Fanny Aurdaugh Dosoning. One
vOIssme, Is mo, cloth. From the press Of W.
B. Smith d Co., Field d Fzreside Publishing
House, 5s, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh N c.
Price $500.
We find upon Our table, with the compliments
of the publisher, copy of the above work. We
have given it a very hasty reading AID do not
feel able to bestow so good notice as it deserves.
It is an ingenious and felicitous story of heart
life amid the Establishments of fashionable socie-
ty, the plot being creditab'y sustained. The
ideal is certainly charming-nany Of the pas
sageS are repiete with gems of thought. The
book is readable and we recommend it to lovers
of light literature.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
OBITUARY..

Died on the 7th of November, of Congestion
JOHN ANDREW, son of Robert l.. and Anna P
Mclaughlin, aged four years, eight months anc
eighteen days.
''Fuu short his journey was; no dust
Of earth unto his sandals clave;
The weary weight that old tlcn must,
He bore not to the grave.
He seemed cherub who had lost his way;
And wandered hither; so his stay
With us was short, and twas most meet
That he should be no deliver in earth's clod
Nor need to pause and cleanse his feet
To stand before his God:
0 blest Hord-evcrmore!"
n
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
The Mexican News.

New ORLEANS, November Is, 1865.
| We have highly interesting news from Mexico
The Brownsville Mexican Republican of the
| 7th instant announces the capture of Monterey
by the Liberal forces under General PorrS.
The Republican also says that no Liberal rein.
| forcements have arrived from Brownsville.
| A merchant who had arrived at Brownsville
says that large French force was landing at
| Bagdad
An extra of the Republican says that Gene
rails Pendro and Mendot had arrived and Joined
General Cordo before Matamoros, with eighteen
| hundred Liberals, an that previously they had
surrounded and utterly destroyed an Imperial
garrison of one hundred men, including a mum
| Der of French troops.
The Liberals claim that Matamoros is COM
pleteiy at their mercy, and that they can take it
! whenever they please.
The Matamoros Ranchero SAYS that the Liber-
ais have offered to give four hours in which to
plunder Matamoros, to all the United States
troops at Brownsville who will join them in ia
king the city. The Ranchero warns the United
States commander at Brownsville to keep a suf-
fcent force there to prevent his troops Joining
the Liberals for that purpose.
The Galveston Bulletin of the l2th Instant
says that Colonel Jones and General Escobedo
and staff had arrived there from Brownsville.
OapIdlu NlIlCialT, Ol Tue AlUeFal iOFCeS lOFILeT-
ly Lieutenant on board the Alabama, had cap
tured an Imperial transport on the North Rio
Grande, taken her into Brownsville and turned
her over to the United States authorities, who
placed guard on board of her.
General Canales, at the head Of q Liberal
force was marching towards Bagdad, and would
try and capture it.
An Imperial gunboat had passed up from Bag
dad, to Matamoros.
New ORLEANS, November l6, 1865.
A firm of wealthy Aatauoros merchants, who
left there on the 7th instant, say they have no
fears of the place being captured that it is we'll
fortified, the troops armed, in good spirits, and
we'll supplied.
NEWS DIRECT.
The steam snip Manhattan, from Vera Cruz on
the 7th instant arrived in New York on the 18th
inst.
It was rumored in Vera Cruz that Juarez was
in Texas, on his way to Piedras NegraS. 1t was
also rumored that the United States troops in
Texas we're more and more approaching the river,
as if contemplating some hostile movement.
4 Republican camp had been attacked by the
Imperalists near Matamoras and among the
prisoners taken we're three soldiers in United
States uniforms. They were handed over for
trial to Court Martial, which would no doubt
order them to be shot.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
Another COMPANY,

Capt, D. A. Dickert, pursuant to orders of Gov.
Perry, has raised q company from the seth Regi-
aaeat. 1t will be remembered that Capt Dickert
displayed much gallantry during the war, as COM
msuaer of Company H, Sd S. c. V. The Lieu
tenants are ". B. Whites, A. J. Hipp, and J. ".
Stoudemire
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
New ORLEANS, November i6, 1865.

News from Texas state that the Indians are
creating great alarm on the Northern frontier Of
that State.
Advices from Austin say that Provisional Gov
ernor Hamilton will soon issue an order for the
election of delegates to State Convention, the
election to be held about the 10th Of December
and the Convention to assemble about q month
after.
The Houston Telegraph of the 10th inst learns
that orders have been received in the State from
Washington not to muster out of the service any
more troops, nor to sell any more Government
property, until further orders.
The Germansin Texas are preparing to plant
cotton extensively and to raise it by their own
labor. They also invite their countrymen to
emigrate to the State.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
The Jamaica Revolt.

4 prompt and terrible retribution has fallen
upon the wretched actors in the late revolt in the
island of Jamaica, in which the most cruel and
bloody scenes were euecsed. The following ex-
tract from the Kinston Correspondence gives the
scene of execution;
On the north stands the late Court House, like
huge spectre as witness of its sad -dispoiieFs,
and before it is the beam, and the crutched sup
ports, for so many hecks. Immediately in front
Of these, their faces towards them and their
backs TO the south, are the doomed rebels. In
the rear is long line of untried male rebels
taking up more than two-thirds of the south side
Of the square their line being fanked on the
right by the rebel women, and on the left by the
TWENTY-FIVE prisoners have named landed from
the Cordelia. On the west are few OF the gen.
trv and inhabitants of the town. The east side
is an open space. To the northwest stand pro-
prietors, magistrates, officers of the army and
navy, &C., and in the center is the Provost Mar
shall. ALI is silent as the grave round that SOL
emn spot where stern justice is to be admins
tered. The soldiers, with loaded rifles, line
around in the rear of all and the police are the
guards for the lprits. While the jack tars are
adjusting the ropes the measured tread Of the
Provost Marshal seems to count the few seconds
left to the wretched mortals. Soon he stops and
IN clear voice calls out one by one the names Of
prisoners to be executed. Lawrence was first
called. As the rope was placed around his neck
the blood rushed to his face, and every one
thought that he was going into fit. The last
taken out was Samuel Clarke. I stood near to
Mr.. Mclean, the clerk of the Vestry for St. Da
vid, and thought crossed me. There he was
witness, Unexpectedly, to the execution Of the
man who, all believe was the murderer OF his
father Some years have elapsed since that
tragedy was enacted in a neighboring parish,
wherein Samuel Clarke was the chief actor, and
it seemed just retributon visited upon the
head of this arch william. There is deep silence
then hush. The Provost Marshal puts his
watch to his ears to ascertain ifit is still going
then he holds it in bis hand. "Are you ready"
eyes, sir!' ITO be hung !"-pronounced loud
" the Provost Marshal. The planks are with
drawn, and the bodies Of these plotters against
the peace and order life and property, swing in
the air.
1t may not be altogether uninteresting to your
readers to know that slightly over one thousand
rebels have been hanged and shot in the parish
of St. Thomas in.the-East up to date; and 1t Is
not at all unlikely that ere the different courts
martial close their sittings there will be far over
Two thousand who will have paid the penalty OF
their vile attempt to exterrninate the white and
colored races Of this island.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
Topographic Messenger.

From JAS Conner's Sons, Type Founders, New
York, We have received the November No. of his
Messenger. 1t is beautifully printed by French
S Wheat, Ann Street.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
Lord Rpssel1.

By adVices per Steamship City Of London, to
the eth instant, has been confirmed as Premier,
and Lord Clarendon, as Minister of Foreign
Afairs.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29

R. B. Holman l. Co., are again in receipt of
an assortment of Dry Goods, which from what
we learn, is of a most ravishing description, and
sight of which ppst set cseation's fairer por-
tion of Newberry IS a beautiful glow ofanimation.
Mac is in the zenith of his glory now, dispensing
happiness by the yard.
! The CHANCES OF THE ADMISSION OF THE South.
ERH MEMBERS INTO CoNGREss.-The well-informed
correspondent of the Philadel phia Ledger, writes
from Washington, Nov. 10:
The opposition are in fine feather over the re-
suit in New jersey and New York yesterday, and
they declare that the coast is now clear for action.
What they propose, is to have an early caucus,
at which plan of action shall be agreed upon,
and this action is to be made binding if possible,
on all the opponents of the Presidents policy.
The bold feature of he programme will be the
exclusion Of the Southern Representatives. and
there is too much reason to fear the game will
| be successful. Indeed bets of two 10 one are
making that the South will not be admitted un-
less all the demands of the Radicals are acquesced
| in. union Of tie mocratic members with
| the Northwestern Conservative Republicans may
| possibly upset the proposed scheme; but the
chances are that the opposition will have things
pretty much their own way, even though so--e
burns while their fddlmg is in progress
THE ROMANCE OF BRIGANDIsM.-A BAND OF
F1ESDs.-The Europe, of Frankfort gives the
details Of a horrible crime, recently committed
at Zajezla (Creatia). The cure Lemic was sitting
at supper, when six brigands forced their way
into his house, and whilst three of them guard
ed the door, the others proceed to bind all the
servants and lock them up in The cellar. They
then turned upon the cure and demanded all his
money nfctng divers cruelties on the old man.
They even went SO far as to pull out his nails
with pincers They then cut off his fingers, and
| afterward his hands, and finally decamped, leav-
ing their victim in that horrible state, aud car
ryng off all his ready money, together with his
watch and plate, worth about one hundred 40
rims. The cure died the next day Of his wounds.
The Government has realized over six millions
of dollars from the sale of captured cotton.
Sales this month. amount to 81 300 900 in gold.
According to the report of Col. Thomas, of
the Freedmen's Bureau, the total number of ne
groes in Louisiana drawing rations from the
Government is twenty thousand.
The revolving bachelors in New York decided
at their meeting that $3.50 was the lowest cost
of maintaining wife.
The sheep fever in Vermont continues. A
ram lamb was lately sold for $1,000, two yearl.
ings for $4,000 each, and another for $4,000.
Some enterprising chap has offered the Gov
ernment $1,000 for the privilege of digging up
the bones of the horses which have died around
Washington for the past five years.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
CarDentering,

GAM JONES & TIM. CLINE most respectfully
- announce to the citizens that they are pre-
pared TO take small JOBS in their line. They
will warrant their work for neatness, cheapness
and durability. Ho7 20 49
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29

An ONINoUs MOVEMENT OF TRooPs.-A tele-
gram which we publish this morning, says the
Charleston Courier, but which should have been
received in time for publication yesterday, an
nounces the not wholly unexpected intelligence
of the issuing of an order at Washington for all
the United States Cavalry troops, excepting the
Fiftieth Pennsylvania Regiment, to repair to San
Antonio. The purport of this movement will be
readily understood by those who have kept theE1-
selves informed as to the late actions in Mexico,
and have noticed the effect of those actions in
government circles at Washington. 1t is gener-
ally known that Major-General Logan, recently
appointed as Minister to the Republic, is strong
" in favor of resolute enforcement Of the
Monroe Doctrine. France has had intimations
sufficient to prepare her for knowledge Of the
course which, at the present juncture, 1t seems
to be the intention of our Government to puTsne.
Maximilian's days, We prophecy, arc numbered
il The land Of lie MontezumaS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
The Charleston Mercury.

The old patrons of the Mercury wifi be pleased
to know that It's editor, Mr. R. B. Rhett, jr., will
revive its issue on the lst of December.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
MEDICAL NOTICE

MEDICAL NOTICE.
All the Physicians of Newberry District are
earnestly requested to attend meeting of the
"Newberry Medical Association, to be held at
the Court House on the first Monday in December
next. On that day the Committee, appointed It
the meeting held on last sale-day, will report to
the Association for consideration, Fee-bill and
System of Bylaws.
Nov Is, 47-tf
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
TWENTY-FIVE Dollars Reward

T OsT, on the night of the 10th instant, at
IL Washington nuyars Mills, in Laurehs
District, one Chickasaw light cream horse Mule,
branded on lett shoulder The above reward
will be paid to any one who will deliver him to
nlr, or place him where can get him.
Nov. 30 49-3t j. S. RENWfCK.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29

The revolving bachelors in New York decid"d
at their meeting that $2S50 was the lowest cost
Of maintaining wife.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29

The Government has realized over six millions
of dollars from the sale of captured cotton.
Sales this month hssamount to l,200, 900 in gold.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
LADIES DRGSS GOODS,

Prints, Delaines, Black Bon9bazine, Silks for
Ladies dresses, Flannel, bleached Homespuu,
Hoop Skirts Jaconet, check Muslin, Ginghams,
Worsted goods Black Aipaeca, Ladies' CLOTH
cloaks, BaImoral Skirts, Ladies' and mems Cloves;
Hosiery of all kinds, ladies' and gents linen
handkerchiefs Leather and Silk Belts, Ladies'
collars and cuffs, Genllemens collars, linen and
paper Shirt Fronts, white and colored spool cot.
ton, needles, hair-pius, combs and brushes, &c.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29
New Goods !

.T P..KINARD & SON, are now receiving
q and openings fine selection of goods,
At their residence miles North Of
NeTberry, G. Il.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29

The sheep fever in Vermont continues. A
ram lamb was lately sold for $1,000, two yearl.
ings for $4,000 each and another for $1,000.
Some enterprisng chap has offered the Gov.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1865-11-29

According to the report of Col. Thomas, Of
the Freedmen's Bureau, the total number of ne.
groes in Louisiana drawing rations from the
Government is twenty thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-14
GEN sHgRIDAN's DISPATCH.

YEAno1-ARTEns MIDDLE MILITARY lie
.,1>.,.rvo, rn,,,t;, Va. Friday, March 10,
fa's'D'',> : r. {, lxooor.l ..-
looo.-iIseo,. '011 - - ~
Ia NY last dispatch, oaJed NavAesco'o 4
rave . bret accnutit Of the defeat IF lIar!y by
Clusters division The same night this dlvIs-
jon waS pushed across he Blue Ridge and en-
,ere,| charlottesville at = D. n. the uE.xt day
' 1'r n yoy of the civ and the principal in,
If the on},iic buildings. | had to remain 1T
g ch ',,1 two uays.
This time WAS consumed in bringing over
from Warucs.,oro our ammunition and pom
,o,n trains The weather wa, horrible Ecyond
dissertation am, he vain ;nce ~saDt. The two
,|iy;.ions were during this tine occupied in
lostrnv;no he two ]aryn iron BRIDGES, one
over the I}iyanna river the other over Aiorse's
,raal near charlottesville. and the railroad
}nr d;s anc, 81 ej1ht uiies, in the direction of
|,rnchh nrn o. the 9th Of March sent lie
br.t l;v;s;on General Devin commanding. to
>,n1,ttsv;ie on the James river. with, directions
20 send out liel,t palties through the country
.oa aes+r,v III merchandise. mills, factories,
lrs1oas or IN the Rivanna river. These
>art7es - ;o;o tha division At Scottsyi|e.
rrha Division then proceeded along the canal
- Dnyn;1sv;]}r tiheen miles from Lynchburq,
aes1rnHiro oycrv }ock and in many places the
Larl- r. 10 c.no, A. Ilnoniasv;Ilo we honed
~ the tr;loa 70 lei rs cross the river as
o,,r ,ortoons were useless on account Of the
49,; 49, p w,or r. his however we were fojled
~ - sboth ,b;s b.; ]up and rhe bridge at Hard
~" n;nsr;lo Tpera urned hv he enemy unon
nrr annro.cb ETerrit acconnanied ih1s d.
.is;o n.y.
''9 ~ Third n;c;son st,rtoa at the same time
rl 1872 s4toa,;lls ~ n,,nooood dawn thn
11o'ls I',s. 10 pberst g r do.
10y S'o.oo' hs;Sao 49, tha rosd ana IN.
s''oSlhg eVoly uilese o' s1ig 49, sr;doas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-14
GAS ND STEAM E1a"E8Nas E1STAR
* a4ES33HEENT
e. O. CO. AA EgA
PRACTICAL GAS AND STEAM FITTER.
10. IS; North Royal Street,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Is now prepared to do
r
q j. CO. e Ia g
Is now prepared to do
ALEXANDRIA, Y a.
G. A S T I r r I n G

G. a S T | t n q
in al its branches. Stores, dwellings, machine
shops, and public buildings fitted up on the
most approved plans, and at reasonable terns
For CASH.
=. Steam pipes, guages cocks and globe, I've,
Of the most recent apr aoved plans, and OF ST.
perior workmanship and quality, constantly
On hand Contracts will be made 1or work,
and fixtures Of any kind supplied at the Lowest
rates. ,,1, -o,~
Likewise has on hand CT AZ DEL1ARS:
PENDANTS, BRA CKETS, DROP LIGHTS,
GLASS GLOBES, MICA and PAPEl'
SHADES, &c, Of all the new styles and beau,
tiful patterns, at prices that cannot fail I"
please.
Also. has on hand, and is constantly receiy-
ing, at Wholesale and retail, tn most extensive
and best assorted stock OF
LAMP coo D S
ever offered in this market, comprising every
thing connected with the trade
LANTERNS Of every size, kind and color,
from the smallest to the head lights Of ship
KEROSENE OIL
ALWAYS on hand Of the purest and best quality.
Dealers supplied at small advance Oh factory
prices.
The public are invited to call before pur-
chasing, aud examine my stock, as 1t IS pur-
chased expressly for this market. ian '2-51n
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-28
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF NEw-YoRx........JgIs n


Cleared.
stesmer Cedw aladef Pierscu. Baltimore.
Brig Hsdry Weave lBr, Downey. Csrdenas, }. Z. Woo
Brig H. c. Bro0ks Nswcomb Charleston, T. B. ChsS
Co
schr Robson c. Lane Lane Boston ". Hsviland.
Sehr Rer ahic Chase, New Bedford, Ferguson Weed
Sohr Pef.n l.. Smith, Stfout, Phiadelphis-
Bark SANDY Hook Barstow Cow Bay James Borisnd o
Brig A. p. Fsnao (Bl Mclean, LiusAn, Miller Hss1k
ton.
steamer United State. Davis. Fail River.
schr. w. ,. brindrn Huxley Boston
Bark NoId See. Nenke. Brrmen
wo2s "''''''' ''"' ""'''''' ~" '''' - . -
sebr John Northrup Orb Laird Halifax. d. R. pewak
Sclr Thoa q. French, Holmes, Charieston- W. d ~
steamer Artisan, Young Baltimore
Sloop Mary Gray Rowland.
Schr sopiiis Wilson NOVEL, Phil.delphiA
Snip John Runysn, Carver TURKS islsnd Wash CsrsA
Steamship M1., Grumi'y. Philadolphia.
Steamer Z. b. hail. RUDOLF Boston, whitney hsn~
sehr Flssencs Roger Rogers, City Point N L. MsCrsse
scIr. Flying Cloud Mclntyn. St johns NF.. Q. =
TrunbIn 49,
SEN Albert Mason Ferny, Warrington. Bentley snifA
1 Co.
. scSr Plymouth Rock, P.Aier, Boston, H. S. Rsoisss
Son.
steamer Mars. -, Philadelphia
Steamer Columbia Barton, Havana, Spodord, Iiestoa
schr Hero snsn. -, B. ". Rcrer Co.
Bark A. A. Oahu, (Br), Kelly. Falmouth, T.. BOYD .
Bsis An.eelIo OBI McLsllsn, Antwerp H c. A -
Bari Scotland Dawson, New. ORGANS n H. Brigham
Brig Lady Magave (BL), Carson. Mssanzss, ;. L. Wa
Co. $500 .,,
Bark Evelyn Bowdrn, Frsnsfor. Me, Wm nss!A
R,ir sisduar Fcxsrty Nruviias, Thompson Hunter.
Steamer PERT. Delaney, Savannah, L. L. J'ns~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-28
Attempt % Shoot . Former Wife-Aimsss
n Te0Redy.

Late on Monday night Moses Il. Aldridge,
residing at No. 2s2 East Fourteenth St. called at the
residence Of Mrs. Lucinda Douglass. at No. l3l East
Fighter ST.. ard asked to her. He was shown
up a. her room, and Immediately his entrance drew
revolver and threatened to blow her braus ont Mrs.
d. ~ fine athletic woman. and instead OF iainting.
she seized and prevented him from carry
ing his threat Into execution struggle
eusued. during which one 81 the inmstes OF
the nonse into the street aud procured the services
OF Officer Sutton OF the Eighteenth Precinct Return
ing with him the officer soon succeeded In disarning
the desperate aud then took bin 10 the Station
House. Mrs. Douglass formerly married 10 Al.
bridge bat he having committed burglary IL the
State u Rhode Island for which he sent TO State
Prison, she procured divorce from hiln end some
time AFTER married her present husband. This IL con-
ecur red 10 have been the cause OF the assault. ihe
prisoner Ia native Of Mortified N. ii, aged ~ years.
aud driver. Justice Dodge committed him for
trial In defsnlt Of a. coo bail