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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

The PENITENTIAnY.-Ile Commits.
sionrrs Of this institution met last even.
ihg to receive The report and consider
the plaps, OF Major Loc, tho engineer
in chief, who has just returned from n
thorough and critical examinations Of the
prisons at the North. NVo learn that
tho contracts for the work will be
awarded promptly and the erection of
the cells commenced mt once. :
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

MURDERE"s LYNcIED IN SourII
CAROLINA B'"aeAuiVc, s. G., Norcm.
Ter l2.---Thc negroes WHO killed Mrs.
Garvin and daughter, near OrangcburS'
were hung on Saturday by tho citizens.
The freedmen were 81 incensod against
the perpetrators OF tho outrage that they
wanted to burn the murdcrers, but were
prevented by the whites.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21
Wonders of tho Tolograhp,

Tho annihilation of. timo and space bytha
telegraph, now that Il reaches !. nearly iisatif
around The globo, Is 50 astounding that mon
have to reflect to take ia its full moaning
Tho New York Independent gives the follow
ing rs on illustration s.
con Monday, July 3d., Mr., Ticll rccciv-
cd message Of congraLulation from AIR.
Ferdinand dc Lesseps, the protector Of the
Suoz Canal. 1t WINS dated at Alexandria, in
Egypt, the same day, at half-past one p M,
and received in Newfoundland at half-pasl
ten q. IN. Let us look at tho globc, and see
over what space that message flow 1t
came over The land Of the Pllaroahs and the
Ptolemies.-it passed along the shores of
Africa. and under the Mediterranean Ocean,
moro than thousand miles TO Malta, il
then leaped to the continent of Europe and
shot ACROSS Italy, over the Alps and through
France, under the English Channel, to Lon-
don, it then flashed across England and Ire
land, till from the cliffs Of Valcntia it struck
straight into tho Atlantic, darting down tho
submarine p,ountain which lies of the
coast, aud over oil the hills and valleys
which lie benclth tho watery plain. resting
not till it touched tho shore of the New
World In that mornings flight it had
passed over one fourth of tho Garth sur
faco. and 80 far out.strippcd tho gun in his
course TINT it reached its destination three
hours beforolt was sent 10 understand
this 1t must 30 remembered that tho earth
rcvolves from West to East. and when it is
sunrise hero IL is botwccn s and o'clock in
Alexandria, in Egypt, and when it is sun
set hero, it is nearly 0 o'clock in the even
ing there. re.-1merican Artizan.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

James Brooks, proprietor Of tho
Now York Eventng Express, has boen
olectod to Congress by n majority.
This is rebuko to the Radicals in
Congress, who ousted Mr.. Brooks
from his scat, to give place to Dodge,
Radical.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

a comic paper has printed oarioa-
,tarc representing tho other planets
with jealous eyes upon shis
because it has got cable whilc
stkaj have. none.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

WAsnINaToN, November 1d.--Mcssrs.
llillyer and Lowry called upon the prcsi-
dent to-day, by appointment. having pro-
vohsly sont to him tho resolutions OF tho
Mississippi Legislature in relations TO JoiI
DAVIS. They also presented an ;:oo0inpu,iy-
ing letter from Gov. Humphrey, based on
tho idca that thcrc will bc no trial; but he
says that while they believe that this i'm
prisonmcnt is not necessary to secure his
presence when desired for tho trial. and can
only. be attended with fatal results TO lis
health, and that the ends Of justice will be
reached by admitting him to bail or parole,
Tho President gayo them u courteous re.
ception, and promised TO take tho subject
into consideration.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

ROMANTIC STonY.-The New York Herald
of yesterday says: A somewhat remarka.
bio change Of fortune has occurred to a
young man known by tho namc of George
Olson, and occupying the humble position Of
lamp. trimmer and "Jaok Of tho Dust" on
board tho United States steamer Madawaska
now in port, by which he has suddenly como
into possession Of $500, 900 in gold, together
with the Hungarian title of Edward Louis,
Count Batthyanyi, and tho extensive estates
attached thereto. 1t appears that Olson or
the Count, left his country in l8d8, when
veryyoung. after his father had been exc
cuted fof being concerned in tho rebellion
nnder Kossuth Ito whom ho Is nearly ra-
lated), dnd has since been in tho United
States IIo know littlc of his family or thcir
real position, and supposed in consequence
Of his fathers disloyalty all their, posses
sions had boon" conf Gated: Finding II
difficult to gain livelihood he joined tho
United States navyand was draftcdon board
tho United Slates steamer Madawaska as a
and assistant TO tho captain Of the hold.
lIappenig to get hold of q newspaper s.
short timo since, ho discovered an ADVERTISE
mont requesting Edward Lodis Batthyanyi
to communicate with certain parties and no
would a'henr of somethingto bis advantage"
Our young blue -bloodcd Hungarian lamp
trimmer lost no time in complying. and
haping proved his identity, received an in
stalment,of $500, 900. Instead of informing
his commanding officer Of this strange vi
oissitude of fortune, Yhich had mctafhor-
phosed n. United States naval lamp Limnfcr
and "Jaok of the Dust into Hungarian
nobleman, with n revenue of upwards Of
$5O,ec0 year, Batthyanyi, or Olson, de-
sorted from tho Mada~aska. lle is now in
Washington, under the patronage. Of tho
Austrian Ambassador, cndeayoring to pro
cure formal discharge from. tho service.
That he will succeed we hayo not tho slight
est doubt, h. ~
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

Since the process of photosraphing
upon silk and linen has been perfected in
France, many persons have their por-
traits upon their linen instead OF their
names or initials. They are not injured
BY washing.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

The Now. York Eri6uhe's Washington COR
respondent says that it is understood that
Thad. Stevens, at tho opening Of Congress,
,Will moye the appointment ofaS joint COM
mittee, charged with tho duty Of inycstigat-
ing the ofi5isl conduct Of President john
sou, and reporting what action, IL any, is
required by Congress.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

ELEorIoN or A lsgpRgsENTArIyB.--J -Jamoy
NJ. Carson, ESD, was elected, on tho 18th,
to fill tho vacancy occasioncd In the Char
lesion delegation by tho resignation Of Hon.
Il. D.. lticharaon.;
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

The Vermont Legislature has ratified tho
Constitutional Amncdmcnt--thc Senate by
avote, of 20 to 2; tho House by 100 yeas to
nays. All honoslto tho two Senators and
eleven representatives who, even in the
Radical State of Vermont, had nerve
enoughto stand out against tho iniquitous
amendment
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

a needle latch has been invented In Eng
,aJld. II Is death to burglars, ),
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

DISEASED WHEAr.-A new dsoasc
hhs attacked the wheat, near Avon, N.
Y. The husks turn brown, and decay
begins at the end of tho berry nearest
tho stalk. Farmers in that section arc
alarmed by tho appearance orthis new
enomy, which they do not understand
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21
III | 1I
TIE
FAIRFIELD HERALD
IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY by

is PUBLISHED WEEKLY by
GAILLARD, DESP0RTiGS & co.
Terms. .-TuE HERALD is published Week.
ly IN tho Town of Winnsboro, at $500 IN
rarsabty IN ddOance.
nsay" All transient advertisements to DO
paid in advance.
Obituary Notices and Tributes $l.U0 per
square.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

A Radical paper says: "Cosfedc,ato
notes are again coming into circulation
in tho remote South. and tho lost cause
is 40 far revived ip North Carolina that
storckcopcrs advertise that they will
receive them aa currency"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

Ah extensive, fro infarig last month
was instantly cxtinguishcd by the burst.
ing Of three bottles Of shlpluric other,
tho contents ofwhich mixing with ,hc
atmospheric air put an end to tho
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21
The National Finance.

We learn from the National Mtclligri ,cr,
that November statement of the public debt
gives n renewed assurance Of tho fact that,
with wise legislation on the part Of Congress,
tho public creditcan DO sustained md i'm
proved, tho national Indebtedness gradually
and with certainty cxtinguishcd, the bur-
don Of taxation reduced and productive in
dustry revived and extenled throughout the
country. Tho Secretary Of the Treasury
has gone just as far towards tho reduction
Of tho currency rs hc could do under the
Aot of Congress Of last April, restricting
that reduction TO 100000 for the first six
Some 7 100000 or 100000 Of the com.
and several millions Of tho gold interest
bearing bonds purchased for gold at late
below par. Tho national currency has boon
increased, meanwhile, up to tho limit allow
cd by law>-3, 100000.
Tho largo accumulation Of currency III
the Northern centres Of commerce has led
to an increased demand for national soopri-
tics nj enhanced prices
All securities Of n stable character, like
railroad Sharos, havo been, and continue to
bc, in great demand Thoy orc on the rise,
and must, necessarily bring highor prices,
whilo money for regular business purposes
will not bring moro than Eve per cont
Any stocks in companies that pay dividcnds
of eight per cont, or ten per cent must nc
ccssarily riso much above par.
There mover WAS n country 80 bedevillct
in her political'affairs and 80 party. y.ridd"r
as this country is ut present, which coult
make such satisfactory financial exhibit
Tho payment of tho national debi,. In th'
course Of worry short timo, will bo on nc
.,nm nj ahnl fncf. n -
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

TnE GRAND PEJunEn, Sanford Conoyer, !
tho Witness charged will perjury intho
plot charging Jefferson Davis with MI Linz
coins assassination, is yetin jail. He do,
clares that he Is innocent. lIo has been.
unsuccessful in getting bail, and has boon
presented by the grand jury. 1t Is stated
also that ho has been indicted forporjury.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

Tho estimated Republican majority
in Missouri, at tho recent election there
is put at bstween twcnty and twenty.
five thousand. .ap grsgl
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21
y; .. CUNTIS,
II. j. HINTON,
A. j. DENNRTT,
w. S. NIopsE,
+, EDwlN DuDIEY.

Correspondence is invited and emay DO
addressed, r.. J. Hinton, Washington, D.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

saGreat Britain has Withdrawn her legation
from Saxony; tl,cu y recognizing thcin-
corporation ofsaxony with tho kingdom cs.
Rrussia.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-11-21

The jackson, (Miss.) Clarion prints
the official census reports that have been
returned from forty.four count ic i Mis-.
sissippi fJr the years 1866. The fgurcs
show that tho white population in these
counties G709 since 1860, and the black
population ,205.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-03
Secretary McCulloch.s Rep'rt,

The Secretary of the Trea sury begins
his report by exhibiting the evils which we
are suffering, and the othsr evils with
which We are threatened, by the imitation
of our currency. He remarks that 'the
plethora of paper money is not only un-
der,nining the morals IF our people by en-
couraging waste and extravaganza, but 1t is
striking at the root of our material pros
rerity BY diminishing labor The paper
circulation, on the 31st of October, Was
over seven hundred and thirty-four mill
lions of dollars and it has daily increased,
since then, by the reason of the further is
sue of national bank notes. ''If disaster
followed the expansion, unless speedily
checked and reduced p asks the Secre-
tary. ...... ....
He strongly advocates contraction, does
not believe that any measure which can be
passed BY Congress can cause embarrass-
ment, either to the government or people
or a crisis worse than is inevitable if we
continue as we are. The Secretary recon-
mends, therefore First, that Congress de-
clare the compound interest notes no long
er legal tender, after their maturity -
Second, that the Secretary b. authorized to
sell six per cent bonds to redeem compound
interest and United States notes. He does
not think contraction by these means will
be injuriously rapid, bnt holds that it will
not be necessary to retire more than one.or
at most two hundred millions to reach the
desired result.
The national debt will reach three thous-
and millions on July l, 1866. Nothing
but revenue" says the Secretary, will sus
tain the national credit, and nothing less
than fixed policy for the reduction OF the
public debt, will bc likely to prevent its in
crease" He proposes an act of Congress
that. beginning with the next fiscal year
two hundred milions per annnm shall be
applied to the payment of the principal and
interest of the public debt. He suggests
also that Congress shall declare the princi
| nal as well as the interest of the five-twen-
ty bonds payable in coin. He opposes the
taxation of government bonds by states
Asto internal revenue laws, he with.
holds recommendations until the Commits.
sion reports.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-03

"ff there's hols In n your coats
l rede re tentit.
A chiels amang you taking notes,
And, faith, he'll prcnt il,

There has been an interval Of tw" weeks
since Town Tax greeted the pubic. OF
course. there has good nan 'hifg> occurred
which, ordinarily, We would consider il our
duty To notice bu' II was the time Of Merry
Christmas. and Happy New Year, and W.
feel disposed to io:'k lrnien'ly at excrss.s
which al other times We should 'su.ak' note
OF" christmas c. me- but once a year" "
aud We were too much incl iued to enjoy the
fe.rvities Of The occasion ourselves, to find
fault With any bcdI tlse. How. yer, now that
that the holidays src past, aud the new
year begun, We hope these over indrlgences
will cease. and Il new leaf b.. turned rver.-'
Ii thus Is not done, We shall consider il
our duty as q faithful chrunicler, to record
any and all short c"min.s that may fall un-
der our notice. We have been sornew hat
ntgleCtlul OF hate, iii noficIrg < The cnn8dct OF
some Of orr would be last young men, for
which we humb'y beg their pardon; pro'uis.
ing, that in the future that SIN shall not be
la'd 81 our door.
The hrIIe run "f slrighng that we had
about Chri>tma>, was enj ved ny the young
folks of he I"wn To its fullest extent. Christ
mas hight a small party went down to
Mrknne's, and enj yed The h"spitalIries Of
the genial host which he did not fail t."
favor with some Of his best stories. The
same evening a still larger crowd turned
their horses heads towards the land OF SAP
and maple sugar.
On the 9Th, the Masonic fraternity cele-
brated their patron saints day very pleas
anily by a supper and hop, at the hou.e Of
F. NJ. Crane on Rn>sel Hill.
New Years wa> qu'et, rather approaching
TO hnllrr-s. In The evening a parry ss.-,l-
bled al BaIdwin's Hotel and 'waded into the
mazy," until past the wItching hour Of md>
night. A very pleasant time. Only one
| fight, which crnsr'ierIns the clrcum, ,tances,
was quite remarkable. ......
Oh tht snow, the beautiful snow 1t dlIe,h the
sky and the earth below
TyiGR 10 " IalF ihules cneek cilngfng 10 lips
| in frolicsome freak;
Even the dogs, with bark and bound snap at the
crystals that eddy around.
The town Is alive, and its heart pll agow,
To welcome the coming of beautiful snow.
Years ag'', IN The cd X ,rckrrb,cker Maga>
zine, we CAME across p~m, q! which the
abovc.is part, and were so deeply touched
with It's wild beauty that We cut it our, With
the intention of Ike. ping il; but by some
mischancr il was lost had ard entirely sllpp,
ed our memory. G ing along the street the
other day, however, wIih the soft, feather Y
| flakes of snow IA ling around us. recalled il
10 our mind, and We wished We had been
more careful in preserving it. Listen! Like
the low, sad music Of The E ian harp CON es
the wal'rg refrain Of The h'st sui:
''Once I was pure the sn ow but fell;
Fell like the snow A IKE fir IN heaven. to hell
Fell. to be trampled as filth If the street;
Fell, to be scoffed. to he spit on, ami beat
Merciful God, have fallen so low
And yet was once like the beautiful snow"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-03

fF Gov. Etre. Of Jamaica, in his re-
port of the late insurrection in that island,
says that the design OF the negroes was a
general revolt and massacre Of the whites,
and that nothing but the prematureness of
the outbreak and the promptness with
which it vas met by officials prevented its
full consumation. He charges DIR. Under
bill, Baptist missionary, who visited the
island two years ago, with having kindled
the scditious spirit and other missionaries
and portion of,he press with having fos-
tered it. Among the atrocities perpetra'ed
by the blacks at Morant Bay, he mentions
that Rev. Mr. iIerschels tongue was cut
out bile he was still alive; Mr.. Charles
Price was ripped open and his bowels torn
out; Lieut.. Hall was roasted alive; Bar
on Won Ket.lholdt's fingers were cut of
for trophies; and the eyes of number OF
others were scooped from their sockets.
WHY'S it, with these facts before the
world, that the so-called Republican party
sfthe dis United States according tc the
radical view do not put J-A-M-A-I CA as
she base course Of their political victories
% more than we can comprehend, unless
it 10 because the insurrection was put down.
But, they have done the next best thing
they have justified the negro iends and
condemned the officers ofjustice who me-
ted ost to them condign punishment.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-03
REGISTERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following sccoos6
and claims have been led in the Registers Omos
and will lie presented to the Orphans Court of wyo
ming County 10 be held at TunkhanuOck on the 10TH
day OF January next for confirmation and 'ilowanoe
The acc, unit nf B. Brink, an Charles W Brink
administrators of the Estate Of William A. Brink,
late of Falls Township decd Filed Dec. b, 1906
Final account of William McKune and James Ne'
Kan. Executor of the Esrat. of James Nckune, late
of Falls Township, deed. Filed Dec. II, 1865,
Inventory of Widows claim in the estate "f SAM
Koch late Of ForkstOn Township, decd. Filed New.
8, 1865.
children of Elias Mowry late of Mehoopany Town
ship dec d. Filed Dec. 6, 1865.
Ro,;st.rs Oef.e O. L. PARISH.
D.c p lss5. Register
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-03
TO CONsUMPTKvES.

The advertiser, haviog been restored to health in
a few weeks by very simple remedy after having
suffered for sever raj years with severe lung afec-
tion and that dread disease. Consumptipn- ia anx-
ious to make KNOWN to his fellow sufferers the means
Of cure.
To all who desire IT, he will send copy of the
prescriptin used ree of chsrg-) with the directions
for preparing and using the same which they will
find a SURE CURE for COSsuMrTIoS ASTHMA. BRoS-
cRIrIs CoUGHs COLDS. and all Throat and Lung Al
fecons The only object of the advertiser in send-
ing the Prescription Is to benefit the afflicted and
spread information which he conceives TO !e invsiu
able sni he hopes every sufferer will try his remedy
as it will cost hem nothing and may prove bIess-
ing
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE. by return
mail, will please address.
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON.
Wiliamsburgh, Kings Co New York.
v5n2l-lyear.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-01-03
Wednesday. Jan. 3. 1866
Change of Post Masters.

Thomas A. Miller Esq. Post Master at
this place for several years past, has peen
removed, aud William Burgess, the niger
equality Editor here appointed in his place.
This change was made at the instance of a
few political adherents OF this "Loyal
draft-sneak," ana without consulting the
wishes or feelings Oft the public. Mr.. Mil
Ter is an old and highly respected citizen
Of our county, against whose integrity,
qualifications and fitness for the place not
a word can be said His only fault being
the granting of. o. many civillties and PRIV
ilcges about his office to set of sneaks
and pivs who, fiuding their inquIsltlve
snupiness was not longer encouraged by
Mr.. Miller, nor the public, secretly and
with characteristic mcanness contrived to
have him removed.
The public had in Mr.. Miller a man in
whom they, without distinction of party,
felt the utmost confidence. lie had per-
formed the duties ofthis ofice,-and others
80 which he had years before, been called,
by the suffrages of tn people,-with strict
integrity and so far Is we know. with i'm
par,ialitv. Ofths man Billy Burgess but
il little known here. Having been bad
" beaten as candidate for the County
School Superintendencv of his County
one DIR. John, his political Godfather, con-
c!uded to send him up into this benighted
region as sort OF missionary. after he
had arranged to ,onae, the Draft struck
him. In violation of the law, he as all
owed to saeak out ut,under the paitry and false
pretext that "thc cause of education might
otherwise suffer - His boastful announce
r,ent 10 Us hcathens that he "could write
has bogus cnrolment lists, are a part of the
history of the County. Having been al
lowed to go thus far, through the corrup
iion and connivance of partisan Office hol
ders, we fear he will not forget their teach
ings and example and that, as he is now
"Drest in little brief authority b,
will show himself an apt pupilin the mat
ter ofprostituting official position to the
base$t and vilest Of partisan purposes. The
sneaking manner in which he wormec
himself into the position. with The fact tha
three fourths, if not seven eights of those
having business with the office prefer Mr.
Miller to him, is enough to satisfy US tha
in these matters Billy and his clique have
but little regard for the feelings or interest.
of the public But then it is SAID that thl
long haired apostle of DR.. John"can write
Wonderful man Let all the people bow
down in alteration and bring forth thei
offerings. Make straight the paths OF thl
man preaching in the wilderness" Final
ly, like other priest-rilden societies, let
take the matter phiiosophically; and nov
shat we cannot help doing SO; let's tr.
him.