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The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
wiz and Wisdom.

Thc language of aower-"well. Tn
A crnsis old bachelor says women should
be spet whim-en.
h.Himen' g no' impieir' and solemuiiy
I is not religion
An Old bachelor saws that during leap
year he adies jump at every oEer OF mar
fiase hence ,ho term
The entire assets Of a recent bankrup,
Uoc uje childon. The creditors mag
unanimously lee him keep thcm.
Puntjee says, Thal Stevens can't be rc-
lied ON now, hut when he shall stand on his
last platform ho win do to tie to-"
A Amerchan, died suddenly after writing a
letter 10 one Of his correspondents His
clerk wrote ai the bottom, suco writing
sfs Shove afr di-l" aaa sent ihe letter
fb~ b-tt-tirit,uro ~ wing Fr,aE We aver
read, is the remark Of Charles Lamb. related
by Leigh Hunt, that "truih was prveous,
aud not to be wasted on everybody"
"IIelo my johnny Rob, how do YOU
feel now since the surrender :" VERY much
like Lazarus lauk." "How's that !"
" Like ! was licked by dogs"
An lrshuan said if few goosc-berries
gave no tue u flavor to an apple pie it would
be a dailint vi an apple pie that was made
Of goose-berrcs entirely.
Rose, don't love you." "Ab, but
you've got TO love mo-" why SO :" asked
her tormeutor. "Why the Bible says YOU
must love them that hate you, aud I'm sute
| hate YOU
Sanbo was hacking away a, a tough oak,
whom lightning struck tree near by, aud
sldyered it. Umph," said he, ies like
10 see him try dis ouej reckon day find
der match"
A lady wos requested by bachelor who
was somewhat advanced 10 years, to take a
seat on his lap while in crowded sleigh.
" No, thank you said She "Im afraid
such nm old seat win break down with me-"
Old bach looked funny.
"Mr Jones'" sad Mrs. j., with m air of
triumph, don't you think marriage is A
means Of gracei' "Wrll, yes" growled
Jones =" | suppose anything is means of
grace that breaks down pride aud leads to
!"
81 think" said fellow the other day,
" should make good member of Par.
Lament, Tor use their language received
two bills a short time since. with requests
for immelia,e payment; the one ! ordered
to be laid on the table, the other to be read
that day six months"
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

UNHE un5ersigs-d would respectfully inform BIZ
II old friends and patrons that D. has RESUMED fhe
nb0ve business in al its varinus branches, in this
riuce. and is prepared 10 umish rsnf men with ihe
latest and mgsi Improved styles, both fgfrign and
domestic A parseet knowl-dr- of bis profession.
warrants him in the beief that b. viii give entire
satisfaction 70 al who nav pafT0nize him. He can
always Be found Hf his resi enee near the Mfhadst
church. in tbs plzes. HENRY fUNCk-
Lihefy. Na-eh I0sh, Is56-fsly
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

70 It is asserted by the National Ihtelli-
grncrr that the editor of the Washington
Chronicle fForney is the editor-in-chief, but
We do not know whether he is meant or not),
receives bis colored acquainiances at bis
r,sidyucs. sod gives th-nl ths hsst that the
marklt affords. Ths In,elIigencer is gen-
rrally regarded a. m honorable, upright
journal, bat It is possible. neverthrless. that
this statement is a mere Copperhead attempt
TO iljure the character Of the negroes.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

Our or DANGgR.-A hard shell preacher
wound up flaming sermon with this mag
nfcrnt effusion
my brethren and sistem, if mans full
Of religion you can't hurt him. There was
the three African children; they put them in
a fiery furnace betted seven times hotter than
it could be het, aud It didn't swinge bar on
their heds. And thar war John the Evan
geler: they put him--whar do you think
they put him why, they put him in a
caldronic bilin' lie aud billed him all night,
and didn't phase Ills shell And then thar
was Daniel--they put into lions den--and
what, my iellow-trayelers md respected
auditors, do you think be was pat into a
lions den forl Why, for prayn' three
times a day. Don't be alarmed brethren
and sislern; don't think any Of you will
ever get into a lions den"
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
'ho Tort OF Youth.


itew 6pltltl port on tho shores of to,
MhM waters ayr clear auI l.rp.
And IN N,iai- anl wavfs 81 m +, sayrr ,p,,,
Mes.f net sase aa Infants s.sFp.
Aud da f andh hourly "a, shias r., o,i.
Az tttsf ,ha waves So blus,
bN fhti. never riuru. " bat ever t,.ir ropt,
Teas ifo' ana land "a ir crew.
lh-y 81 coasi 10 s,gat OF ths beautiful mort
Aaa IN os Nharo the watch towers d,un.
~ ass cen iheu hy ha rude wind, snort
fIa A4ny bark goes down.
Aaa solf pafehancc. may forget for awhile
Ae 4 vhance they sailed forth.
AL ID ila at many a sunny ise,
LsN aaw supplies q milih
Bet si2s OF latter, as years ron ON,
~ 4 satehinaus din Ola cys--
Will sfss in sp.niels aui sails all torn
A t'sd bark goes 5y.
Ar ''a may read my glymrs viii say,
s dave wgistsa is ttilati
kef 4n1 saaasission- Ifsrs-ssa tssl,v
60. asa4itag SID lt.ft ~ ssfA.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

HIHE UNDERSIGNED annoEnces % The 70 D
itanfs OF Liberty and saTounding country thai
having secured the services Of eompstenf aud expe
rieneed workmen. be Is amply prepared to Ill al
orders in the above line with dispatch and in the
durable manner. LADIES SHOES, OF every style
and far superior to Eastern work, can b. found a
his shop. one door below Ms. Aumock's Hotel
Give me = call. URIAs LUNENBERGER.
Liberty. Feb. Il, lsj5-fy
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

- A writer in Chambrr's Journal thus
beautifully paints true female nobility
The woman, says be, "poor and III clad
as size may be. who balances her income aud
expenditure. " ho tolls ia unrepining mood
among her wrll-,rained children. aud prrssnts
them. morning and evening. as offerings Of
love, in rosy health and cheerful cleanliness
Is the most exalted Of her sex Brfne hrI
shall the proudrst dame bow her jeweled
head. and the bliss Of a happy heart sbal
dwell with her forever"
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

E1 In the most elegant part of the cem-
rtery at Ringold, in Georgia, There is the
following inscription on a monument: " Sa-
cred to the memory Of Iennrsses Thompson,
Ir. He lived to enliven The happiness Of
his parents three yenrs. two months. and
twenfy-three days. when death tore hin from
the mountain brow. An angel caught and
tore him DER the sea, and placsd him IL
q IDS White HOusr, to live and play through
= eternity.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

I1Sr At breakfast one morning in quiet
and comfortable old inn, a foreigner made
quick dispatch with the eggs. Thrusting
his spoon into the middle, be drew out the
yolk. deyoured it, aud passed on to the next
When be had got to his seventh egg, an old
farmer who had been boiling up, put it thus
Why. sir, do you leave all the white
How can the landlord afford to fnd breakfast
at that rate p Sacrebleu 3" exclaimed the
Frenchman, "you wouldn't hab me 70 eat DE-
vite De yolk is de chicken; dc viie de
'fedders. Am to make Won bolster Of my
belly I"
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
Harness Making /.

HNHOSE who may desire good. substantial car
Il Tiage or wagon Harness, BIiiirs, Saddles, OF
any thing else ia that line. requested to call upon
the undersigned, who have opened a shop in this
place, and are ready to do work as cheap as the
cheapest. Thy art also prepared % trim buggles'
Carriages, etc. HUGHES & BURGE.
Iihrrtr Narch 10 Is6-i.lr
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
-PPI, SATURDAY, JUNE is, 1866.

Way ws SHoULp WEAR BgARDs-rhcre
/ are more solid inducements for wearing ILL.,
/ ogarj iaan thc mery Improvement Of n mans
personal appearance. and the cultivation OF
sgch an eid TO tho every day diplomacy ~
'dr: Naiow combining, as sho mover Mlis
/ 90 Go' the useful with the ornamental, rra-
vides us wjta a iar butcr resplrator tbap
science could ever make, and one THAI b
never so hldeoua 10 we8r As thar black Sea
upon ,lle iaco which looks like passport 10
the realm of suffering and death Tht hair
ot the mousiache NOT only absofts the moist.
uIe and miasma OF fors. but Il strains th,
ana from dust and tha SCOT of our great
smoky cities. Il acts also, Ia the most
scientific manner by taking heat from the
warm breath as it leaves the chest, and sup.
plying i, 10 the cold air that is taken in.
he beard is not only respraior, bat with
lhe beard entire, we are ptovdrd with n
comforter as we'll, and these are never lrn ID
home, Ike the umbrellas and an such apph.
hlers Nars. lpg tlny ale rs,.ed
"Aa laflhgsiosss- sAs African cAgtlgl1H4. las..i
many othur travellers, say that in the niehf
no wrapper can equal the beard The ~.
markable thing, too, is that the beard, Ike
the hair OF the head, protects against the
heat Of the sun; it acts as thaich does ON nm
ice-house, but more than lhis il becomes
moist with the perspratou, aud then, by |
evaporation, cools tho skim A man who |
accepts this protection of nature may face
the rudest storm aud the hardest winters. !
lie may 50 from the hottest room into the |
coldost air without any dread; and we verify |
believe he might sleep in a morass with i'm
punity-at least his chances Of escaping the
terrible fever would be better than his beard |
loss cnmnaninns.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

u The ladies OF Lansing, Michigan, are
adopting new style Of dress. 1t appears
to consist of cloth pants like those worn by
men, and an old-fashoned Indian 'wampus'
or sack. which comes just above the knees
Everything is said to hang from the shoul-
ders. doing away with tight lacing, and
alleged to be very conducive 20 hrHlih. Il
does away with hoops and skirts, and de-
crrases the lady IN quantity about 200 per
cent. It is an easy costume, and will prob
ably b. better liked when custom makes it
fashionable
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

HlyDoO WID0ws.-Some Iind00 widows
hav. consented to take second husband
rather Than give themselves 10 the flames,
although in one case, lately. the wife Of a
barbe-, wh ,. on his death. declared her in
tration Of not surviving, refused to listen to
the exposinations Of brr neighbors, and they
at last yielded TO her Importantly, and assist.
ed nj the brutal ceremony. The woman sat
upon pil4 Of wood with her dead husband
across her kuers, while faggois were piled
40 to her shoulders, aud her hair saturated
with ghce. continuing TO converse with the
bvs;andrrs, while ber arms were burning
and only ctasing to do so when fame and
SINGS clicked her uifrrance.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
Southern gerald.
p. II. BREWER. Proprietor.
PUBLISHED EyaRY SATURDAY MoRNINo.

The Southern Harald viii BE- particularly devoted
70 all matters nding 70 tho aGvancomsni Of the
resources Of Amits aud the surrounding country.
Il is designed 70 make the Herald good, substan-
tia and reliable newspaper suited to ali the ious
ayocations and pursuits Of life
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

ANTLSMBLL.-1'h Missouri Republican
saws an ingenious Yankee has invented what
he calls ths Anti Baomadic Podagogue."
It Is intended to remove the odor from citi-
zsus Of African scent. and will no doubt
make M immense fortune for the inventor.
a. every Yank who mauies "colored lady"
will need an immense quantity Of it during
tue summer months.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

SrATisTics.-A saoaat Of Paris collected
three thousand Aies in a room. On the floor
be spread pound Of loaf sugar At the
end Of four days be went to investigate tho
result Of his experiment. There remained
ten spoonful Of sugar. This statisticiau
therefore, calculates that sugar, being at the
rate Of 10 cents per pound, fly costs the
country 20 cenls from bis birth TO his demise.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

rT The Alexander (Va) Gazette says
travellers on the Liuls River Turnpike.
day or two aga. Witnessed an agricultural
procedure, which. before the war, had been
iesrd Of, but never Seen Ia this locality.
Two negro women. hitched to Plow, and
driven by a negro man, were breaking
,round at the point named. The women
looked tired and worn, nad the driver bad
not the happy eonnt-nance Of eOrnheld
hand 6re or six a yaars ago.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

~ The South Carolinan saws Con-
federate soldier has just returned home after
an absence Of more than four years in the
service Of bis country. He Joined the
regjmeni Of Colonel (aitprI ards Mai. Grul
kershaw, in that State; subsequently
changed bis command went to Virginia was
engaged in thirty-one battles, aud one hun.
dred and twenty-threo skirmishes, not in
cluding the rows on picket, was shot twice
returned to the battlefield aud ia tho general
smash up, while making his way to South
Carolina was captured and paroled a
Confederate officer then pressed him and
twenty others into service to guard portion
of the baggage train OF President Davis, ~
which service hewas again captured. Found
with violated parole in his pocket, he was
carried with his comrades to Hilton Head,
where they were tried for their lives. The
military court failing to agree, they were
sent TO New York, fried n second time and
five Of the number ordered to be shot, which
sentence was carrird into execution The
remainder weie conveyed to prison, in
Springfield, H., within sight Of the home Of
Mr.. Lincoln, aud their remained until thr
terg d IagEs s.n..nes- -ly p Egd.. Las had
...s,. s.,.. = 8. ll.l...... rs
seen until his return since ssgIhning6
the war.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

LAST DAYS % MADENHooD.-The Prin-
GEES Helena's wedding day takes place July
s. At the last drawing room Of Queen Vic
toria. she wore train II pink silk. fIimmed
with bows Of pink aud white satin ribbon
head dress. pink roses. feathers aud veil f;
diamond ornaments. Victoria and Albert
order, and order Of St IsabsL
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

HIHE "AMTTE STRING BAND" is prepared to
furnish Music, Of the latest and most elegant
STYLE tor Paries Balls, Hops. soirees, etc, on the
shortest notice and most reasonable terms. Address
the undersigned at Liberty, Miss.
A. D. HILL, Leader.
February IL, IS55.-l:Sm
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

TV A lawyer aud doctor were dis
puiing ibs ofber day abou: a bill fellow
owed each Of them. He was only able TO
pav one Of them, aud 81 b. left the matter
io fhrmselves who ought to have The money.
Il ought 70 have The money a. matter OF
course" said the lawyer. '.for | saved the
f9low from going to the penitsntiary."
aWen,~ said the doctor. Il saved him from
h-Il." Il i needles TO add which one got
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

fSe A band Of outlaws went 10 the house
Of a man named Guuier, 10 Overton county,
tennessee. one day last week, and on some
frivolous preiext took hiia IN the woods,
stripped, and were numerically whipping
him. when bis daughter ssizrd haiehet.
rushed to the spot aud succeeded with heroic
bravery in killing two Of the rutiians and
wounding others. The young lady and hsr
father have been driven from The country.
The origin Of ihe difficulty j. uakHown, boz
the family vas Southern IN sentiment during
The rebellion.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

I.1r A young man ia London recently
died from the effects Of looking at n glitter
ing water snake, which be said was very
pretty, Of all manner Of colprs." Bladders
Of blood IN inch long appeared on his eye
lids, aud in a short time his eyes became
black, jelly-Iike mnss.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

~ Mr. Samuel Black, living about three
niles northwest Of JaeksonviIlr. Ill, is the
owner Of n COW about fen years old, that in
the last seven years has had and raised
fjleea calves The COW is a good milker,
and certainly good breeder.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
Plain aud Ornamental PIastering.

FTNHE undersigned announces TO the citizens OF
Il this and the adjoining eounties, that he will
execute all work in the above line with neatuess and
dispatch H is also prepared to DO brick work Of
every description. Centre howrrs. and every KIND
Of ornamental plastering furnished the shortest
notice and most reasonable terms.
EDWARD L. JONES.
Ifbertv March 10 IS56-4.Iv
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
Mnsnnic NNfice.

TIME regular meetings OF Amite Royal Arch
Chapter No. 42 will hereafter be held on the
second Saturday OF each month, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
f. STAFFORD, Secretary.
March IL, IS66-5:6m
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
Hel-Thc London correspondent Of II

fEl--lhc London correspondent q ihe
New York World tells this story:
If you like joke, hsre is one. Some
scandal has bern going the round Of the
upper circles that a certain lady's maid in a
certain high family, where there are two
beautiful daughters, has received her dismis-
sal after Fix months services. hecause-how
shall write ii-becquse she was man
Oae has often heard Of women disguised as
inrn. but never before of men disgui'ed a.
maid servants. The affair will not be
brought into cnurf.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

~ Governor Suiter, the first discoverer
of gold in California, is supported by peu-
sion from the State; Comsiock who found
and gave his name to-the great silver lode
in Nevada, Is a vagram irrspasser ia Mon
isna Alya Gould. locator Of ihe Gqnld s.
Curry claim is making shingles at Washtr
Valley Marshall aud Wemsr. who ionad
the first gold on the South Fork Of the
American river, in 1857, are both reduced 70
biting poverty. The list might be largely
extended aud Is not encouraging to gold
hnnters.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16
Masonic Hail.

THEREAFTER, the regular meetings of Liberty
Ill Lodge No 81, win be held the FOURTF
SATURDAY Of each month.
JAMES HINSON, Secretary.
Iibertv, March 10. lsii-u6.6m
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

Wire. There is no combination Of letters
ia the English language which exciies
more pleasing and Interesting associations
IN tie mind Of man than the word wife. Ii
presents to the minds eye cheerful com
pauiau, n disinterested adviser nurse in
siekness, comforter in misfortune, and an
ever aGciouatr companion. Ii conjures up
The iu GO OF a 10, ely woaan who cherrfully
updelsakps to contribute TO your happiness,
70 paTihkr with you ihe cup Of veal or woe
which destiny may offer The word wife is
SYNONYMOUS with the greatest Dressing, and
we pity the unfortunata wight who is com
prlled by falr's severe decree to trudge alone
through lift's dull pilgrimage without one.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

A LlPg or CRINg-Iu a criminal court
in London. the other day, William Robinson
a cripple. who could only walk By means Of
cruiches, was convicted Of stealing a watch
10 ,aid day from a gentleman who was look
ing into shop. Il came out during The
trial that ihs prisoner bad been convicted
several times brfore. and that. although only
tTenfy-rsiglif years Of agr. be- bad passed
seventeen aud half years in prison.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

RULES or llGALrn.-Dr. Wan Oven points
out the good that may be accomplished bv n
proper regimen faithfully followed. This
consists in certain general rules, which we
give in bis own Words ADO not take food
except when the appetite demands it; that
is, do not recruit the system but when the
system has become exhausted. 2 Let the
quantity ot restorative nourishmpnt be pro-
poriionpd 10 the degree Of exhaustion Which
preyioas labors had induced. 3. Select such
food or drink as your own experenc aud
the general usagrs Of society point out as
best suited 70 your habts, and easiest of
digestion. T. Let the food and drink be
varied and mixrd aud when in health do
not torment yourself by too close an attention
49, lsss III.
ihiNst ,a fa c0ffrr 'ttt
in maderatoli; but avoid distilled spiriti
altogether. except under the guidance of III,
physician. 6. Avoid dactiyecxertiono or study
Immediately after taking food 7. Let pru
dencp govern the passions" To which may
be added, that il is essential 10 the health
and strength Of all persons to have from siA
to eight hours Of sound sleep. A steady
Observance of these simple laws will assur,
the highest health it is possible to attain.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

Professional.
TTNHE UNDERSIGNED having located pa~ma-
L ncntly in the town Of Liberty, OF rs his pro-
f.ssonal services to the community. TIe hopes by
patrura=e.
~ Ofice at his residence. formerly oeeupied by
- B. Vim. ID. W TlLLOIsON
Liberty, Miss, March 81, l5i6.-Hly
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

e They manage things funny in Cali
fornia-miliiary funerals, for instance. After
bgrving the d ceased the band comes back
and ssrpnsdes the widow.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

- ~, :. sasapy nv
nervrs. Resut--be forgot to wake up at
the wedding hour; The bride was disgusted,
aud the wedding indefinitely postponed.
The Southern herald. (Liberty, Miss.) 1866-current, 1866-06-16

DR.. J. R. Sample,
HAVING permanently located in the town Of
III Liberty offers his professional services to the
citizens Of Amite county.
L3~ Office at the drug store of Messrs. Carroll &
Lea. n3 m
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1866-08-24
aul7-tAu26
SALT SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONROE
~ COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

This popular Summer Resort will open for the recep-
ton Of visitors on the LIST Of JULY, and remain open
until the last Of OCTOBER
DR.. Muttsr. Professor Of Surgery In the Jefferson
Medical College, Philadslphia from personal obssrva-
ton and ehsmea apalyss. placed those Springs the
most valuable Of remedial agents In all diseases Of
chronic or organic nature
10 Visiting the Springs persons will have oppertu-
nifty Of seeing Fairfax station, Manassas Junction. War
rehton, Bull Run Rapidan, Orange Court House. Cor
Virginia.
Good Coaches connect with the trains OF the Alsxan.
dfa Orange and Virginia Central Railroads to convoy
visitors to the Springs
Great palms have been taken to put the buildings and
grounds In good order and repair
The Hotel will accommodate 400 persons; besides
pressly for families
Terms; - 90 per day; = liberal discount to persons
remaining month and longer. Children aud servants
half price. ECCELSrON. BALDWIN q Co
is7S-H