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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

PEACEFUL RUMoR-Nhatever may be said in
certain quarters, wrires Il WaSi 'ngton correSpon-
dent, rely upon it. it is the settled purpose Of the
President to cultivate friendly relations with all
the powers Of the earth. and particularly between
our own recently conflicting sections. If Louis
Napoleon can afford the waste and expenditure
of fifty or sixty millions Of dollars year o MAIN
tain a French army Ia Mexico, be can be left to
try the experiment at his own will and pleasure.
Sufficient for US 10 know that we have too mach
work on our own hands, OF immediate and tram
scendaut Importance, to turn knight-errants for
the amusement Of strangers.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

SECRETARY STANToN's ORDERS. -Immedi

SECRETARY STANToNs ORDERS. .-Immedi-
ately after the passage of the House resolution
declaring that the troops should not be with
drawn from the Southern States, Secretary
Stanton sent an order 10 General Terry, COM
manding the Department of Richmond, not
to muster any more troops, and >uSpending
the orders heretofore issued mastering out
several regiments. The Secrctary,it is said,
issued the order without consulting either the
President or Gvn. Grant.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
Attention Capitalists.

a rare opportunity is presented to capitalists
to invest. Among our advertisements will be
seen the announcement Of s. james, President
Of the Laurens Rriroad, that this road is offered
proposals until the Goth of February. We trust
that this offer of such great public Importance
will gain the interest Of those willing and able to
bring the road to life, and give US once more
daily communication with our sister District LAu.
rsnS
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

DIXIE" IN FLoRlD A.-The Tallahassee Flo
ridion, describing the late uguration OF Gov
Walker, says:
At the cl,Se of the inaugural, the band of the
Seventh Regulars struck up "Dixie," Hhch
electrified the audience and called forth repeat
ed cheers. All felt its inspiring strains Many
among those who have periled their lives in de-
fence ola cause now gone forever, wept as they
remembered the tolls and the suffering they
had in vain, and their hopes forever blasted,
which once animated them.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

CONFEDERATE AUTHORITY RECOGNIZED IN
CONGRESS. 1t is worthy ofnote that, in reply
to direct question from Mr.. Stevens, Mr.. Ring
ham concured in his doctrine that the acts,
laws ard dccrccS of what Mr.. Stevens style the
de .tacto Government Of the Confederate
States were, during the existence of the Gov
ernment, binding upon all the people within
the jurisdiction of that authority WaShing-
ton Cor. NeO York Times.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
Speaker of the House Of Representa-
ApproYed: JAMES L. Orr.
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4 TRADITIoN-It has been question for
discussion among philosophers, how 1t hap.
pens, that women, naturally amiable, when
aroused, can say such sharp and penetrating
things. The mystery was solved not long
since, by the discovery of some very old ar
,chieves, that gives the following explanation
of the matter. 1t is said that when Lot sep
arated from Abraham, that he determined to
invest his surplus funds in real estate, and as
the city ofSodom presented an inviting field
he turned his face thither,and there located
But so great was the wickedness Of the peo-
pie, that it vas determined by the Creator of
the Universe to destroy the place; accordingly
messengers were sent to lead Lot and his
family out; they departed reluctantly; and
Mrs. Lot giving her bonnet box to servant to
bring along, was watching and stopping for
her and scolding withal, when she was sud
denly turned into pillar of salt. Thus by
a strange and wonderful sympathy, wo-
mans tongue, even to this day is quite salty,
whenever she feels disposed to convert it into
a saline weapon, especially, if her bonnet is
missing or subject of critique.- -(S0Vtbern
Rec0Tder.)
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
NENBERRY, S. c.
Wednesday Morning, January 24, 1866.

C53~ Look out for the cross u mark.
e@ Renew your subscriptions.
eE5" Now Is the time to subscribe
IS A good time to pay arrearagcs.
q Good motto--pay as you 60.
rY7 Advertise lihcrally-anl gain largely.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

DoUBTFU1.-A rumor has been prevalent at
Fortress Monroe during the past few days, Of
a plot being in course of perfection there for
the liberation of jeff Davis. according to
reports, the scheme conlemplateS the arrival
there of the intended rcScuers sinsly, on board
trading vessels, so as to ward off suspicion.
The authorities have consequently instituted
searches the craft in the harhor; but there
have yet been no arrests made, as IL" person
of a Suspicious appearance has been discover
Sd
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

RAlD.-We understand that gentleman Of
color took Capt. NcFall for a piece Of calico one
evening last week. The worst part Of it is, that
Nc had been watching him all day, and advised
several others TO DO the same, as he was sus-
pici"us looking darkey. Discovering the theft
as soon as committed, the mig would have been
captured, bnt Macs legs though Of proper length
were out Of practice, 50 the thief got away With
his plumber. We advise Mac TO be on the watch
again.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
LOCAL ITEMS.

WHERE ARE THEY ?-And what doing? We
have been asked this preston in regard to the
new Council, with the request that We ''1ouch
'em up on the raw" Come out Of your holes then
gentlemen, take birds eye view of the work
that is before you and go to work like men.
Come out of your holes, and among the least Of
what is required fyou, fill up some of the many
holes OH the street, which enlanger the lives of
riders and animals
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

A party ofnegroes cn the Red River rose in
arms ten days ago, and tried 10 murder the over
seers. Faing7in their purpose, they marched to
another place 10 await rentorcements. The mil
itary captured all of them without serious diff
Guilty, and arrested the accompces on several
plantations, where arms and ammunition were
found secreted. The military are under ar ms.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

Accounts in the Louisiana country papers rep
resent that the freedmen are indispOScd to make
any co tracts for labor They refuse to make
any agreements whatever with the planters, un-
less they can be employed near the large towns.
They are expecting something extraordinary to
turn up.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
A-NAA

HOPE IT IS TRUE.-Washingto letters say,
that in well-informed political circles it is under
stood that the President intends to make it a
sine qua non that the Southern members who
have been properly elected shall be admitted TO
their seats, and that as 6pe Oily as possible the
Tennessee representatives will undoubtedly take
their seats, as the argument used is that Tennes-
see must be represented in Congress, or Andrew
johnson is rot President of the United States.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
-&GH&

At church collection for missions, the
preacher said: my Christian brethren, let
me caution those of you who put in buttons
not to break of the eyes. It spoils them for
use and they Nil rot pass among the heath
ems for coins"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

A Southern paper, speaking of Gen Longstreet,
states "Tor the information of the admirers Of
this Distinguished gentleman, as we'll as for those
Of the old Confederate soldiers who served Ia his
celebrated corps during the war, we will state
that we were informed on yesterday, that he had
entered into the commission and wholesale gro
cerv business in the city Of New Orleans, and the
nama of the firm was LongStceet, Owens 4 Co..
He deserves, and doubtless will meet with much
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

Two COUNTIES ADDED TO WEST VIRGINIA Mr.
Lawrence, of Ohio from the Committee on the
Judiciary, made a report, accompanied by Bill,
giving the consent OF Congress 10 the transfer Of
Berkt!y and Jefferson counties from Virginia to
West Eirgiria
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

We are requested reprint, for the information
of our citizens, who are so often inquiring as to
the prices of Gold for Confederate Notes, during
the war, the suhjoined table, prepared, last June,
for the "Constitntionolist," by Messrs. T. c. Bal
Der & Son, Exchange Brokers, Augusta, Geo.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
-A@N-

The London Times, III an editorial On Mexican
affairs, argues that Napoleon will pcaccabIy with
draw, sooner or later; and urges America, for
the interest Of all concerned, TO quietly await h.
result, and abstain from iEconsiderate cx. ression
on the subject,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

II DOES GOOD SOMETIMES, but as general thing
is a most shocking bad praclce-that Of swear
ing. 4 late instance Of its salutary effect comes
10 US from subscriber g. no unfortunately seldom
receives his paper. Goin3 to his post Office he
enqured as usual any paper? and was answered
no, bu, knowing that ne had sent it, he opened
on the devoted Post Master with mouth full OF
ugly words, which had the desired effect,
strange to say Us paper was there, and he
went his way rejoicing. We do n. advise other
unfortunate subscribers to do likewise, but if they
find themselves dealt unfairly by, they can use
their own pleasure.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

Encouraging reports are received from Nissis-
sippi as to the behavior Of the freedmen, and
their willingness to make contracts
The colored troops are fast leaving the places
lately Sarri<oncd bp them Oh the levees.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

FROM Observation-Disclosures January
Is. Gen Grant officially recommends the reten-
ton of sufficient military force to insure tram
guilty in the South. While this is done, he
doubts the Drop-i..y Of putting arms in the hands
of the militia
Second Assistant Postmaster General Serely
has left Washington for the South to arrange
postal facilities
The Secretary of the Interior, Harlan, is Elect
ed United States Senator from Iowa. for the term
commencing March 7.
In the United States Senate, on January 10Th,
the credentials Of VIM. P Marion, Senator elect
from Florida, were pres4.SNed and laid on the Ia
BILE. -
The Bill proposing to- enlarge the powers of
the Freedmans Bureau was Diseased and an
amendment thereto adobtcd, making valid the IL
ties of Southern lands given to negroes under
the orders issued by General Sherman at Sayan-
nah, but only for three years, instead Of oreVer,
as originally designed.
In the House, Mr. Deming, of Connecticut,
made speech, maintaining that the overrment
has the right 10 treat the lately rebellous States
as conquered territory, and mentioned series
of guarantees which he thought should be exact
ed Of the people before they should become en-
titled to representation, amongst which was the
perfect equality Of blacks and whites before the
law.
Mr. Smith Of Kentucky, endorsed President,
Johnson's reconstruction policy, and denied that
the Southern States were ever ont Of the Union.
lie claimed that they should be represented, as
they were Obedient to the United States.
The District Negro Suffrage BIZ is the greatest
question, perhaps of this session, if its ultimate
object be considered. 1t is the foundation stone
of policy Of giving equal political rights to the
African race Throughout the country. OF course,
it could not be done in the South, except by de-
stroying the country and its people bur it will
>e attempted and therefore the stress that is
laid on the question as applicable to this Dis
trict.
4 special dispatch TO the Bqltimore Sunda-
tel Washington, January Il, SAYS it is under
stood that another delegation ofradcalS have
VlS1rCt the President to c,,t,~;ncc him of the
error Of his policy, but the Executive was very
determined in the utterancc Of his views, and
entirely consistent with what he has hereto
fore expreSSei-in fact, their viStati0Rs can
not bat I've offensive. The President is not
subject for poSclyti>m. SagaciouS men think
that the body of the radicals have determined
to be unyicding.
The position Of Mr.. KasSon, Of Iowa, in fl-
vor ofqualiied negro suffrage as indicated by
his speech in the House to-day, is. important,
as he is one of the ableSt men in that body.
The Ordnance Department is breaking up
its depots all over the country.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

TRooPs FOR CHARLEsToy-FoRrRESs MONROE,
January ll.-The steamship Gen. Barnes left
here to-day, and will transport the 5th U. S. CAV
airy to Charleston.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
n @ n " ID

TAR. B. +. WATKINS respectfully informs
~ his friends and patrons, that he has
taken rooms at Mr. J. Amck's residence,
on the corner Of Friend and McXibben streets.
Professional calls made there viii receive his
prompt attention.. =.
His services can be had at any reasonable dis
tance in the country, by railroad or private con-
reyance. jan "a If
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

FoETuNATE--Consderabl fears we're enter
venilc portion Of it would come to sorrow, and
not only them but large number of adults, and
this dreadful anticipation came near realization.
The fact that candy scarce made many little
eyes fill and big months to grow dry. Who
could stand such calamity? not Dr.. Gonin, oh,
no, his big heart and good, to prevent it, and
restore the happy smile, prompted him 10 order
a large lot, which we are rcjoiced to say has ar
rived, aud that his agreeable friend jim is once
more dispensing the sweets. Go in children.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

Observation-Disclosures was had sometime
back to make ention Of the great use to which
sadd!e-bags or any other kind Of bags might be
converted We are still Of the opinion that they
are good when filed. A pair was ei.pted one
day last week, side our door, Of its contents, by
our Old friend, who obj"cts to be noticed. His
modesty is prover5ial and only equals his kind
ness, but his request not to mention it bothers
us aud We are almost tempted to tell folks that
if he does so much oftener we will be obliged to
tell them that his name is Schumpert.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

IN ACT TO AMEND THE CHAETER OF THE GREEN
VILE AND COLUMBIA RAILsoAD COMPANY.
I. Be at enacted By the Senate and House Of
Representatives, 1eoc met and sitting IN General
assembly, and By the authority Of the same, That
cd 1l ~: 9Ail
road Company be, and the same Is, hereby so
altered and amended as to authorize the said
Company to change the location Of their road,
and construct new one, from point at o. near
Frog Level, in Newberry District along such route
as they may select, to a connexion with their
present line of road, at some point near the city
Of Columbia and for the parpose Of making such
change and constructing the said new roal, the
said Company are hereby invested with all the
rights powers and privileges given aAd granted
to them by their original charter, and the sew
eral amendments thereto.
In the Senate House, the twcnty-frSt daY OF
a. December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and Sixty-fve.
w. D. PORTER,
President of the Senate.
c. II SIM0NTON,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
ApproYed: JAMES L. Orr.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE FARMERS AND PLANTERS
TO GIVE THEIR Books N EVIDENCE IN CERTAIN
CASES.
l. Be it enacted By the Senate andHonse Of Rep
resentatiueS, nor met AID sitting in GenercL As
*enabty, and By the authority Of the same, That
from and after the passing OF this Act books Of
original entry kept by farmers andpIanters re
lating to the transactions of their farms or plant
atious shall be receivable in evidenc. in all trials
in which the business or transactions of their
farms or plantations shall be called in question,
as between the farmer or planter and his en-
ployees, in the same manner as books Of merch-
Sand shop-keepers now are.
In the Senate House, twenty first day Of
December, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and Sixty-fiTe-
". D. PORTER,
President Of the Senate.
C. II. SIMONTON,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
Approved: JAMES L. Orr.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-01-24
House ard Lot for Sale,

~5zEA TIE LARGE ANNOUNCEMENT
& s=gI@ --DRI x BUILDING and LOT,
81 HIN lDcarly six ACRES, in the corporate
@ss.szS1.EE3 lfRlits of NcWecrry, on tie road
leadaG 10 H"lcfa.- The House c'att 'ins six
rooms, With double Kirchcr, Smoke House, good
Well Of Water, and 6ne Garden.spot. The pro:
pertv will be sold if ppl:ed folr soon by the sub
scrher who can be sea during tie week at this
place, and alter that timcta Columbia.
Jan ~ u n. FOOT.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-08

The stock comprises, amongst other arti.,,. Splendid Clocks, Gold and Silver WatoIss Rings set with Diamonds, Rubieg, Posrs Garnet and other Stones, (solitaire and E, clusters Ladies' set of Jewelry, comprisna 1a Pins and Ear Rings of the most fasbionsbs styles, set in Precious Stones of every yar;a together with large assortment fGold sg3 Enamelled and Pearl Sets, Gold Studs sri an3 Sleeve Buttons of the most beautiful patton, Sents Bosom, and Scarf Pins, and an endas, yaiety of Bracelets, Chains, Musical Boys, Head Dresses, Combs, Charms, Sc.
 .. In 9 'onSeq9ence of the great stagnation of and England, a large quantity of valuabio Jewelry, Originally intended for the Euronesp market, has been sent off for sale in tbis country, and must be sold at any sacrifice Under these circumstances the s.WATCT < i GOLD JEWELRY CO.," have resolved rnoa
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-08
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tutional Ame a1aets

ke t tuuOnGl Aula ef:Is
 ite argumen
 A,-,sa ,siecn journals tfas uht tAat the repugnance everywhere visible throughout the South 10 thc adoption of the constitutional amendment, is stimulated by the leaders of the late rebellion; who archostile to if chiefly for the reason that it's adoption will cN- clude them from political office, which prohibition to their participation in political affairs can only bercmoVcd by a vote oftwO-thirds of Congress. This argument is as untrue as it is ungcHer- ous. So far from taking an active part against the adoption Of the amendment, the Southern leaders, as a mass, have not appeared in public on thc question. 1t would naturally be expected that any body of men would object 10 the wholesale prescription of the class to which they belonged, but the iudica- lions of public sentiment have been so clear and satisfactory, and it has been so apparent from the time of the pas sage of the amendment in Congress that it would not receive the indOrsc- ment. of single Southern State, that the leaders, as they are termed, have DCtll cOuttnI lO ltdNc illtII ldiC. III tllC hands of the people. Besides it is not only the leaders of the rebellion who are brought within the range of the amendment. A very large proportion of the masses are also obnoxious to its provisions. The argument of Northern journals on this point is made precisely as if the prescription of so large a pro- portion of the Southern people was the only objectionable portion of the amendment, when the fact is that there are three other provisions quite as odi- ous. The proposition to impose negro suffrage on the Southern States, or 10 cut down their representation both in Congress and in the electoral college, is equally offensive, because it is quite as unjust while the attempt made in the first clause to deprive the States of all over the question oftitizen- ship, and the authority conferred in the last clause 10 adopt all legislation which may be necessary to carry the provisions of the amendment into effect, are dan gerous and alarming innovations upon the republican system.- Louisville Courier.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-12-08
Cnngressional Bannuet,

The grand banquet of welcome to Congress was to come off ill Washing ton last night. Four negroes-hrcd. Douglas, Robert Parvis, Rev. Highland Garnett and Howard. Commenting upon the idea that it is to be a protec- ton to Congress, a Washington letter says:
 If there were any fear that the delib- erations of Congress would be interfer- ed with by the President, or the rebels, or any one else, the men who have this 'assurance-o -of-safety- banquet in charge might be expected. The real genuine it, and don't intend to have, principally y because they see no necessity for ten dering their services at present. Men who want to get their salaries increas- ed, and men who have lobby schemes before Congress, have right to use their best cndeavors to achieve their purposes, and a free dinner to the hon. Orable members may be the surest and speedicst way to do if. So far, so good, since there is no disputing about tastes, you know. But let them not couple tho free dinner business with any gam mon about 'protection" to body of men whose individual records during the past five or six years show them to be for the most part remarkably well versed in the art of keeping out of dan ger. The mighty Julian, the heroic Ashley, the flashing Kelley, the brave WentWorth-he who can teach these men how to protect themselves can teach duck to swim.