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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

Ne The New York Citizen, edited by Colonel
Halpine, (Ailes O Riley) has the following mys,e-
rious paragraph: .E7sI Eagmab
ave tell the American public thew have
heretofore found Us pretty correct prophets in ev
crythng reatvesto the sFenian cause-ihAt before,
ten weeks there will be-somewhere--an Irish
republic existing on the face Of the earth, with
flag, an army, a port Of entry and exit navy of
privateefs, and the tacit encouragement both Of
France and the United States 10 the prosecutisniof
beligerent acts against Great Britain, Let no one
ask US for the present. whete this republic viii be
ocated, for we cannot answcr.' II must be called
asepubiic to warrant thee Gag and feet but, will
really only be used as an imms dats basis Of ops-
rations for the transfer Of active hostlities " the
Canadian aud Irish soils. A word to the wise is
enough And now, while the guidiunes gro% se1cis
ted, the wise will await developments, giving iib-
orally of their means to aid the cause, !; nor will
they have to tarry long for the fulflment Of all
thar we herein foreshadow !" 'f' ''"o@
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

-coaIse TO THEIR SENSES. An intensely radical
paper Of Ohio in speaking Of Senator sherman, Of
that State, says :2ljnpoo h,hgHt . ss dirt- ,a'
John Sherman we regard as weak, unreliable
Conservative, whose friends claim has TO be educa.
ted up, and whose record is as bad as yallandng-
hams, and worse than Geo. H. Pendeton's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

q HEA- In the Georgia Legislature on Monday, tho
goth nit, Alexander II. Stephens was, on the Grst
ballot, elected Unltcl States Senator by l52 votes
to 3s for Mr. Eiii Herschel Y. johnson was ciet-
ted for the shor. term, receiving i16 votes. cdr
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

sSs- A story Is told Of nm inveterate drinkcr who
signed the temperance pledge but was found soon
after imbibing as often as ever To his friends who
demonstrated with him, be replied that the docu-
ment which he had signed was invalid because Il
had no internal revenue stamp = '"au b
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

ssA- At Washington there Is slab OF marble.
represented to be part of tho monument erected
by Mitiades to commt morate the battle of Mara
thon. There Is no doubt of its geouineness, for
mere Is q man at w. who helpedfMiltiades build
the m 3numept apl remembers the stone.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09
wAsHIsoros, FEB. ,2.-iThe following message

"otoH tHc 7 Iebueft WIS lece5Fvu.o " THe HOUSE -
Tog The Senate ana. Aorss Of Representative
Believing that the commercial interests or Dur
country would be promoted By a formal recogni.
ton would be In entire conformity with the settled
policy of the United States, Lhaye, with the view,
nominated 70 the Senate an officer Of the same
grade with the one now accorded to the Republic
Of Hayti, and recommend that an appropriation
be made by Congress toward providing for his
lSigned) ~ ANDREW JOHNSON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

ekS- The radicals In Congress are .taiki"g or
sreconstructing' the Supreme Court so ms 10 leave
out those members who decided in the Dred Scott
case, that negro could mot become citizen Of
the United States.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

gsS- The Washington correspondent Of the Pull
adelphia Ledger states that contributions from
abroad and from importers 10 New York are low :
ing freely into the treasury OF the Free Trade
League. 1t is stated, on good authority, that Au-
gust Belmont sent to it recently his check fol
$50, 900. r.ul ,... fHI ..u ..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

nea. The hes, description Of weaknessw we have
heard isthe ways query to his wifo, when sha
gave him somsal chicken broth, If shc would not
try to coax l.at chicken to wads through that soup
opce mole,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

pkS- A Swsde has invented a new sort ofneedle-
gun, which bees ten shots IN minute, and does
not get foul after a hundred shots. II has beeh
accepted by The Swedish Government, aud Is 10 be
introduced into thearnny. yia'n iIH a5 ,.T
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

DERIVATION OF KissixG.--Buss, To kiss Rehuss,
to kiss again. Blunderhuss, two girl, kissing each
other Omnibus to kiJ al, the rirls in The room.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09
BETp Ell COLLEGE,
MUSIC SCHOOL.

MISS M. T.. RING WILL COMMENCE THE
Ill Twenty-First Session of her Music School, at
her residence on the FIRST OF FEBRUA
NEXT, and continue twenty weeks as heretofore.
TERMs-$30 90. No deduction unless for pro-
tracted illness. .y I,.. t-..r. .,....,..
Advanced pupils are taught Thorough Base, suf-
fciently to enable them TO understand and accom-
pany Figured Bases, and, If they wish IT. Counter
point, Rhythm, &c, r,-... Jan IL. ,'66-5t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

w. ~. ". -. A.
~. of ~ a, csun (bo,eY A friend of A fellow.
'ne' ~. ~" v We. ~ p ol'
prisoner VINO was eng"geu 10 oe "arneu .
Southern lady. She proved fnithless to him. The
letter arrived soon after bis death, and wss an
~ '"s'eu 50 y, ~ WI 'i' - :" '"' ''''"'
Your letter came, but came too late,
For Heaven had claimed its own; ia .'rr
f,e All, sudden change from prisor bars ,
Unto the Great White Throne.
And yet, think he would have stayed '''''
For one more day OF paiu, - nH'
Gould he have read these tardy words .if 10
,if.9W Which you have sent 10 yaia. ,i..Ii San
,rsl. .irsnu, sas or >. i,s lra sq,,,srsat o.
laLi,.-. b,,,5,i.t., II .l.. ,',,1...,f,,.,i,,.
''' Why did you wait, fair lady, '''l WV =
p Through 30 many weary hoursr 'n'' lt
5di Had you other lovers with you, a I ulaush
i. In that silken, dainty bower2 -+t1 ,.is.I
Did others bow before your charms
And twine bright garlands thercv ''-
~ His spirit had no peer. s.o. l ina iasm
nUoledi t,'riilsan, au .a9lri.i-s.I .'. f,l,y,5rt
- ,ilarol ,go ieaa. III. a..e1gyas si,it-,
wish that you were BY me now -.
As ! draw the sheet aside, '-
To see how pure the look he wore 9-' i1En
Htf hWnue peiOre ne uico. 9N.-.Ett .sr f9hl
.J Yet the sorrow that you gavs him ,..,.,,,,,g
=. Still has left its weary trace, -. \,
T.,,., nnu mesa .e,,. ,s.. M sa.u .,,;j e
'H' n'Hf. bHn 3'i ~ 70 H.i'.ai 10 H'.N '1u's' .
80, s4.,.li ,,g,nl 40 y .net b
ner !ove, ne sag, seouio cn'nge 'oF me
!ne W'nters solo % oP1ngi ,n.,Is,r 40 yi
,.,, An trns' OF .nougnuess ma'oen love- ....
lhou art onter tnlng
n@ "nen 'nese vsneys h'r,io @a!''1'ld D'h
BOA Unce .noie WIN vioons snsu "sYS io I'amat
40 1horo Nj. bsn,h,s er.yn 1.G' GliinHpa iniiioq
,.-t. .,..,...,...t f.. ,,...
90 80
- ! our dole OF scAnty words had oeen 'is
o.. But ole psng % beari .,. l.s,,.l lf.,. Fl..1
Though to the last he kissed Win love "a.
This tress OF your sort hair.
~ did not put It where be said, ~ sin iq'd y
a For when the angels come, .iiw 3lsia,
or ialsehood in bis tomb. I...,
..-. .,.r. al, s...ax,, ,tt f.,,,. ,,,.s.,
-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

. I'd rather be this DEAR dear friend % %
Than you in all your glee; a' iT'".a1f
For you are held in grievous bonds,
While he's forever free. H .I. .'a'n
Whom serve we in this life, we servo
Ia that which Is to come; 1't| .I .ic
He chose his way; you, yours; let God
Pronounce the fitting doom '.l
CANr CHASE, December, 1864. .''. l.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

Why did you wait, fair lady,
Through 30 many weary houuf
Had you other lovers with you, ID. O.
In that silken, dainty bower2
Did others bow before your charms
And twine bright garlands thercv p
And yet, tween, in all the throng
His spirit had no peer sroI ll
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

Your letter came but came too late, ''7
For Heaven had claimed its own; 'i
e All, sudden changel from prisor bars
Unto the Great White Throne.
And yet, think he would have stayed
For one more day Of pain, 81 'nn
Could be have read these tardy words
Which you have sent in yaia. ,;.....,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09
MT FRIEND.

Written by COL ". s. HAwkiSs, g. 8. A., (pris
onsr Of war at Camp Chnsc,) a friend Of a fellow.
prisoner who was engaged to be married to
Southern lady. She proved fnthless to him. Th'
letter arrived soon after bis death, and wss an
swered by Col. Il. in the following lines H
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

"IIer love-" he said, -could change for me
The Winters cold to Spring." -, ..u. %,
All! trust OF thoughtless rnaidens love, q
Thou art q bitter thing ,1s'7N 20 'l"'h 'f'
: For when these valleys fair,ria May, ,f4lld b.
d Once more with blooms shall wave, .,,,
The Northern riolets shall blow
Above his humble grave. .''' '.'''i. '''.'''
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

] wish that you were BY me now
As draw the sheet aside, '''E '''''
To see how pure the look he wore T9r'
. Awhile before he died. sy zur G0
Yet the sorrow that you gavs him sa
Still has left its weary trace,
And a meek and sanity sadness '' '"'
n'Dwells upon that pallid face. 7i3 %"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

Tonight your rooms are very gay,
With wit, and wine, and song; a9l1'sn q
And you are smiling just as If
y You never did a wrong. F.a ..-,..a. w
Your hand, so fair, that none would think
II penned these words Of pain; li i...t .,.
Yonr skin, SO white--would, God, your soul
Were half SO free Of stain ! s.7. =. b.. -alr
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09
Your dole of scanty words had bsen

our dole Of ScAnty Woro3 hau peen
But oue psng TO beari . ir,.,s lr.,.
Though to the last he kissed With love
This tress Of your soft hair. '.l'" .'l.
did. not put it where be said, = s.ii 400
For when the angels come, a. sF ifv
would not have them find the sign ..t
or falsehood in his tomb.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

Tonight, the cold wind whistles by,
As my vigils keep
Within the prison dead bouse, where
Z Few mourners come to weep. ,l,1au u.
A rude, plain coffin holds him now, .,,
Yet Death gives always grace; :.
And had rather see him thus
Than clasped in your embrace.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

You shall not pity him, for now ,,,..,
Hes past your hope and fear;
Z Although wish that you could stand
With me beside his bier.
Still, forgive you; Heaven knows
F mercy you'll bave need, ,a
Since God his awful judgment sends
On each unworthy deed,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-09

. rvercsd your letter, and know iGd' q
The wies that you have wrought a71 1d
To win that noble heart of his 81.
And gained it; fearful thought!
What lavish wealth men sometimes give
For a rife, light and small; ~ .7'"
What manly fofmSare ohen held 'y'tt
In folly's fimsy thrall -lJlr frsI aH'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13

"DowN IN FRONT. old acquain.
tance writes that there are among his &C.
quaintances one at least who enjoys a
high reputation, for he stands over seven
feet in his stockings. Though talented
member of the bar. he is good-natnred,
modest citizen. Some years ago, when
the Broadway theatre was the theatre OF
the town, he saw it to witness the per-
Iormsnce from prominent seat in the
parquette. When the curtains rose and
the actors sdsaaced to their position, a
cry of "Down in frontp' became general
throughout the audience. Their attention
was DIRECTED to the tall B.. who, feel
ing himself the object of remark, though
he was required to settle little.
Looking as if he wished to settle,
through the floor, he proceeded to raise
himself to standing position, in such a
manner however, rs to convey MI i'm.
preston that the was no end to him.
At last he dill get Strengthened out to his
full length, when slowly glancing around
at the assonished audience, he deliberate
ly remarked, Gentlemen, to satisfy You
that WIS sitting down, | will now stand
up
A burst of laughter and applause sue
ceeded audience and actors became con-
vulsed the curtain descended rapidly !;
the manager came forward, and, amid the
wildestapplause, conducted the gentleman
to private box.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13
Awful Visitation.

We find the following amongst the ST..
lections of the Dublin Nation, April 2s: /:
A correspondent sends us the following
remarkable narrative: A melancholy iii.
stance Of the danger of taking Gods name
in vain has occurred at Brighton, Eng
land q few days ago, as some boys
were playing together in court leading
out of Edward street, in that ruwrl, dis
pate took place between them about the
nnuber of "notches" one Of them, lad
named Richards, had made whilst playing
& ''cat and dog" Richards declared that
he had scored more than his companions
gave him credit for, and high words and
bad language were indulged i'll on both
sides. At length Richards flew into a
violent passion and exclaimed, MAY
God strike me blind if have not made
more THAI twenty" He had scarcely
uttered the adjuration when he threw up
his arms and exclaimed, "Oh, | can't see T.
and begged of one of his companions to
lead him home. This was Immediately
done, and on examination it was found
that thick film had over-spread his eyes,
completely cbstructing the sight. In this
pitiable condition he has remained ever
since, and there is little or no hope of hi>
ever recovering his sight. The affair has
caused considerable excitement i'll tn.
neiehborhood in which the occurrence
took place. Richards is only thirteen
years of ase.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13
Am Eventful Career.

A Confederate soldier, says the South
Cdroliniun, has just returned home after
an absence of more than four years in
the service of his country. He joined
the regiment of Colonel, OF now Major
General Kershaw, in this State; subse.
quently changed his command, went to
Virginia, was engaged in thirty-one bat
ties, and one hundred and twenty-three
skirmishes, not including the "rows" on
picket, was shot twice, returned to the
field, and in the general smash up, while
making has way home to South Carolina,
was captured and psroled. A Confeder-
ate officer then pressed him end twenty
others into service to guard portion of
the baggage train of ex-President Davis,
in which service he was captured second
time. Found with violated parole in
his pocket, he was carried with his COM
rades to Hilton Head, where they were
tried for their lives. The military court
failing to agree, they were sent to New
York, tried a second time, and five Of the
number ordered to be shot, which hsentence
was carried into execution. The remain.
der were conveyed to prison in Spring
field, Illinois, within sight of the home of
Mr.. Lincoln, and there remained until
the term of thGr confinement expired.
He has had four wives, all of whom are
dssd, and by each wife pair Of twins,
whom he had not seen until his return,
since the beginning of the war. Such a
msn is sn embodiment of history-civil,
political, military and domestic, and Ger.
tainly deserves meds or o monument.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13
THE CAROLINA EVANGELIST,

A BAPTIST WEEKLY Y PAPER TO BE
PUBLISHED AZ ORANGEBURG,S G, S. g.
YEIdE Subscribers propose to commence, in the
IL enr.y part of June, the publication of
BAPTIST WEEKLY, to be called "TlIE CARO-
LIMA EVANGELIST"
In addition to articles and items of denomi-
national character, It is designed that it shall
contain reading matter of general interest.
It will equal in size the Confederate Baptist
natcly published in Columbia), and will be en-
iargcd, if the subscription list should be Enicient-
ly Increased to warrant the change. It will be
printed on good paper and in clear type.
Subscription price THREE DOLLARS PER
ANNUM.
Those who arc. favorable 10 the publication Of
the EVANGELIST, will please epdeavor to OBJ
tain Subscriptions, and forward names Of Sub
scribers, with their Postofices, to rargebufg, :.
c., addressing either Of the undersigned.
Z. VI. WHILDEN,
Pastor OF 0rangehurg Baptist Church.
THAD. c. ANDREWS,
Publisher of The Carolina Times.
April If il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13
5sgIIatt sM1siFellttaltg.
The Enpty. Cradle.

There is q whole volume Of poetry in
the following little sketch, which We find
in the last number of Miss BARRIERS
Weekly: -,...,.,-;..
We meteJo on the strairs. He was
carrying ap. old, cradie to: be slowed away
s.nuuy What, De termed 9 piunderJn in the
lumber room. 4 Que rocker Was: gone,
and the wicker work of the sides broken;
i, was an old wiIlowy affair. but we could
not refrain from casting sad look into
its empty depths.
&c ,n+!" we ssid.lr-amily, "nil gnne,T
Wha' guirn heads were once piil"w..d
here! heads ON which rhe curS grew moist
in slu;nb-r, and the checks ani1ip fash
ed to the hue of rose leaves. When sleep
broke, the silkrn fringrd lids opened
h ayiIy from ,hr sumbrou> eyes; smiles
fitted like sur beauis over the face the
white list was thrust into the mouth. and
whrn mamma lifted the muslin and peep
I'd in to see if baby Was awake. what
c,n,iilg and Growing Were heard The
Wlt lttL opeai !" hicH, ""I !" l'h'r w
ligh'. and kicked m-unt;l l"nh of The
tiny Fed >hnes were landed at the foot "l
III. cratllr. Whrrn are thnse heads now
S"me r!,at were cmhr"wncd by v,g'.ra,is
nl:nh ND. are >hr-ping "n lmr,le.field
r,nn. ar. b!ea..hrd with time and car,'.
n,.i ihr lrrt have grown soc and war.
"i tbs rough paths "f life.
Perhaps some little Que, once tendrrly
rocked here is sleeping in the coffin. Over
it grow heart S.ease, and vigorous b'S
and white candy-tmt, and the starry is
samne. The blue bird fiutters i,s bright
wings through the willow hough. and th'
,a.ul summer wind whispers to the greer
leaves and grsss.blad..s on the grave
What nj perhaps of its iln'n"r all,
sir..!, on little drtanlrSs one "Of ~url
j. 'ii,. Kingdom of Heaven"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13

Scene AT NlcnRsoa's HorEL.-An
eye witness, and one who was pars magma,
youches Tor the f'llowing, which occurred
recently at NickGrson's, i'll Columbia:
GENT" Who do you belong to nowi
boy?"
FREED Boy Sab 2"
GENT" Who do you Belong TOT"
FREED BoY-"I used to b'long to Mr..
-, but dey sayI b'long to de Freed.
mems Bureau now;" then pausing, the
eolored urchin added:
"He's de mean-st bos | had yet"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13

A young lady, having set her cap"
for q rather large specimen of the oppo.
sits sex, and having failed to win him,
was telling her sorrows to a couple Of her
confidants, when one of them comforted
her with these, words: ".Never mind,
MoIlis, there is as good fish in The sea, as
ever yet was caught" "Mollie knows
that" replied her little brolherj shut
she wants o 8hasgp
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13
Wake, Betsy, wake,
My sweet saloot
Rise up, fair lady,
While L touch my lntot

In the town of -, in Connections,
lived az eccentric character, Squire S.
-, noted for his oddity and singular
speeches. The town hearsc having, by
long use. got into dilapidated condition,
it was determined to get up q subscrip.
tion and repair it. In due time the com
mittee called on s. and asked him to
subscribe for the object. "No," says the
Squire, I" won't give single cent. Twen-
ty years ago subscribed five dollars to
build the old thing, and neither myself
nor my family ever had any use for it
from that day to this, and | won't give
cent to repair it."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13

HuRRAu FOR YouR CAprA1N.-A little
news boy, in Nashville, was watching a
Federal procession pass. After regarding
them very vindictively for some little
time, he shouted with all his lungs
"Hurrah for Jrf. Davis"
"Pshaw::" said blue coated officer.
Hnrrah for the devil, you rnean."
"Very we'll" replied the urchn, "you
shout for your csptain-iIl shout for
rnine."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1866-06-13
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT,
nv opnJNApv

IN ORDINARY.
Nancy Adams and others, Applicants Petifn for
VS. Par. and
Thomas J. Vaughn and wife Carolina Sale of
and others, Defendants. Land, dc.
U { appearing to my satisfaction that Elizabeth
IL wife of John McDonna, and Caroline, wife of
Thomas j. Vaughn, Defendants in the above
stated case. reside beyond the limits Of this State
1t is therefore Ordered that they do appear and
object to the division or sale of the Real Estate
of Abner Adams, deceased, on or before the 25th
day Of juno next, or their consent will DC entered
Of record. ". F. DURlSOE, o.E.D.
0rdinary's Office, Mar 80, 1868. l2tl4
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PR OSP ECT us
THE SUMTER NEWS

OF
THE SUMTER NEWS !
.ssHE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSES TO rs
Il sue ut SHUTTER, 5. C, on or about the first OF
June, 1865, q weekly paper, to be entitled
"THE SUMTER NEWS"
This Journal will be devoted to literature, mo-
raity und general Intelligence, and the promulga-
ton of the occurrences Of the day-politicxl and
yencral-which msy be of interest to the people.
No pains or expense will be spared by the pro-
prietor to render his paper acceptable to oil classes
cf our readers lie confidently refers to his long
experience (of 90 years. iu the past as journal
ist, 10 secure for him the patronage Of the poo
pic of his District.
lie congratulates himielf that he can select for
tho Inauguration Of his enterprise no better occa-
sion than the present. At tine termination ofa
long and bloody struggle, in which the principles
of the government have been overridden and the
Constitution trampled' under foot-in which all
the angry passions Of frsil and erring human na-
tlre have been excited and exercisod-the Angel
of Peace Is now about TO unfold her wings over
all sections of our country, and once again to
gather around her the goodness, the strength and
tae N magnitude Of the American Union. At such
a time as this he csn have no better landmarks
by which, for the good Of his country, to direct
his course than the Uy,iop, the Constitution apd
the President of the United States, und he pledges
himself to .ustnin far he is nbe, the purity
and Integrity of the one, and the rmness, tho pa
triotiim and The statesmanship of the other
To the people Of Sumter District he confidently
appeals Cor their sympathy and patronage.
identified as he has ever been with them and
their interest in the past, lie asks to be allowed
the same privilege in the future. He expects to
build up for hem District paper, the course of
which will he consistent, prudent and patriotic,
and one which he hopes will not be wanting ini's
influence on the education and training of the
rising generation.
The services Of an able and tllontcd edito,
have been secured, who will devote his time and
abilities to the entertainment and instruction of
his patrons and who will tnke pleasure in second
ing the efforts of the undersigned, to render THE
SUMTER NEWS worthy of the confidence and
support Of discriminating public.
For further information as to terms, &C., ad-
dress me ut Sumter, S. c.
II. L. DARR.
May Is If 20