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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-16

THE PRISONEE.-Wc spread before our read
crs says the FAye'eyile News, the following
letter from Ex-President Davis, in response to
o e from the ladies OF Fayetteville, enclosing q
check for Mrs Davis:
FoA7"ESs MONROE, Va, 22d April, 1866.
Mrs. J. K. KYLE, Fayetteville, \. c.:
Ny DEAR MADAM u have the honor to ac-
knowledge yorrs Of the l4th instant, enclosing
check to he forwarded TO Mrs. BAvis as present
fro tic ladies Of ofFayettevil!c
Sadly remembering how gour homes were des-
olatcd during the war, could not have expected
you in the midst of-the ruin to have been mind
II Of the wants Of those at a distance. Nothing
could add to my admiration for the heroic, sel-
deuyiug christian virtues Of my countrywomcn,
for the measure was full to oyerfowing. Nor
could Anything increase the gratitude with which
Ill cv, p rccur TO their confidence and Sympa-
thy. 1t OILY remains TO assure yo1, and the Ia
dies yo9 represent, tha3 am most gratefully and
respectfully yOUr friend and oh't scrV't,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-16
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TIE Burning OF CoLUMUIA.-Thc scenes which
occurred in the Senate Of tie United States, up-
en- the recent presentation to that body by the
Hon. RercrGy Johnson Of Maryland, Of the let
ter Q! Gen. Wade Hampton, in reference to the
burning Of Columbia bY Gen. Sherman, and the
attempted reFutaion Of the charges preferred in
letter against Gen. Sherman, have aroused the
citizens Of oWr Capital to the importance Of p!a-
cn- cn record. in public manner, the facts
connected with that transaction and the proofs
which can be offered to su5stantia'e the letter Of
Gen. Hampton. In Iurihcrance Of this purpose,
public meeting will be held in that city to-day,
anu the local papers have urged that all business
be suspended aud a genera attendance Of ci;i-
ze,!> take place. In Urging the necessity for such
procedure" and after Il brief recitation of the
evidence which car be produced for the purpose
aforesaid, ,.he Columbia Caroljnaan adds:
We have been denied hearing by Congress,
but we have the great people for tribunal, and
10 them we now appeal The issue is made not
by lis. We stand upon the defensive. Let Us
10 oar duty, tell TIE ftIl story of our wrongs,
brand their author with the Hfamy lie deserves,
ana history will 90 the rest in illustrating our
safterngs and perpc;uating the memory of one
who, whatever may be his merits as soldier, has
lost all claim to the title Of a nlan."
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-16

MELoDT-Just as we were rctreating, last
night, from the field Of our exchanges. an en-
chanting reErH burst upon the stiffness of the
air, and came floating up the caves, and in the
windows Of our sapctum. "Rest,> darling rests p
was raviShing. 81 am dying, Egypt, dying,
was sung with elearness, force and pathos. What
50 inspiring as pretty song with guitar accom-
paniment. Thanks, gentlemen. for the serenade.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-16

Rser's Bazaar is now open. Ice Cream, fa-
vored to the taste of epicures, caa be had at any
hour Dinner and evening parties, and families
suppied on reasonable notice. ~@':.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-16

MAY CELEBRATION We are requested to stats
that there will be May Celebration by the young
ladies' Of Wake Forest Academy, Honca Path, on
Friday the 25th inst. ~,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-16

WEATHER AND GRoPs-The moon iaYing
changed brings US the hope of better state Of
weather than we have lately had. Rain, nothing
bat rain, has been the order of the day and night
too, uEtil the ground is literally soaked. After
SO much Of cloud, haze and rain, it is pleasant to
see and feel the sun'scbright, warm rays again.
Farmers are busy now with that little enemy
grass-which has had full sway for the last ten
days We wish them well out Of it. We hear
of no very serious damage as get to wheat, aud
corn generally is looking very well. 81. II
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07

the whereabouts of John II. Surratt one of
the assassination conspirators. Adjourned,
WEDNESDAY, December 9th, 1866.
In The United States Senate, on Wednes-
day, Mr.. Wade introduced bill for the admis-
sion OF Nebraska into the Union. The Re
trenehment Committee was instructed TO in
qalre as to the power of the President to re
Store property coniiscated under the laws
oi the United States TO its original owners
me House bill to repeal the act which gives
the President power TO declare a general am
nesty wastaken up, and Mr.. Trumbull moved
TO refer 1t to, the Judiciary Committee. The
motion was agreed to. Mr.. Sumner offered
resolutions declaring the jurisdiction of Con
gress over the whole subject OF reconstruc.
ton, the illegalty OF the existing Govern
ments in the rebel States, and the exclusion
oi such States from representation in Con-
gress. Mr.. Wade moved to take up the
Joint resolution proposing TO amend the Con
slltution by making the President of the
United States ineligible for reelection.
me motion was agreed to, and the resolu-
lution was referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee. Adjourned.
The House of Representatives took up
the bill for the regulation of appointments
TO and removals from office; the bill and
amendments were postponed for day. A
mi providing that where citizen of the
United States who always remained loyal
silall bring an action TO recover damages for
INJURY TO persons or property, no such action
shall De defeated or any defence allowed by
virtue OF the authority of the late so-callcd
confederate States, or any State declared in
rebellion, was passed. Mr.. Miller gave no.
lice ofa bill granting pensions to the sol
diers of 1912. Adjourned.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Proceedings If CouL--MoNDAY, DEC.
3, 1s66.-The Civil List was taken up Today,
and the case OF r. r. Robinson & Co., rs.
Thomas Scott, tried. This is suit 10 re-
cover the sum of 81 155 paid by plaintiff to
defendant for Quarlermasters Voucher for
the delivery of horses. The evidence was
submitted, and the case argued by Mr. Cor
don for the plaintiff and Mr.. Whiteley for
the defendant
TUESDAY, DEC. 4, 1866
The case OF Robinson 81 Co., gs Scott, was
taken up Mr.. Bayard addressed the Court
on behalf of the defendant, and was replied
10 by Mr.. Gordon, after which the case was
given to the jury. At midnight the jury re-
turned to the court room and the foreman
stated that the jury could not agree, where
upon they were discharged.
John Mealey, indicted for selling liquor on
Sunday. Submitted the case to the Court,
and was fined SEQ and costs.
The case of -- Ladomus ~ The Della.
ware Mutual Insurance Company. The
books, papers, &c, Of the Company produc-
ed. Mr.. Bayard asked leave to examine the
books of the Company, and the Court called
for the next case.
c. w. Taylor es. Downing 6S Price. This
was an action of assumpst to recover the
price of load of bark sold to defendants at
| Millerstown, Perry County, Pennsylvania,
TO be delivered in Wilmington. Demand
81, ,473.2l.
Festirat at Nerark-A festival will Inc
held at the college in Newark, on the 10Th
and 18th insts., for the benefit of st. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church Supper will
be served from three to eight O'Clock The
retreshment rooms will be supplied with
choice delicaces. Tickets, admitting 10
supper and Teireshment room, 7j cents: TO
reireshment rooms, 10 cents. A handsome
dressing gown is TO be presented to the
clergyman of that village receiving the high.
est number Of votes at the festival. Those
having the matter in charge are laborine
earnestly TO render the festival worthy of the
patronage OF The people of Newark and
vicinity, and deserve TO meet with success.
The proceeds are to be applied to an excel
lent object, which should commend IL tothe
generous support OF every christian in that
locality.
lmprOUed Order Of Red Men.-Morris II.
Gorham, Of Philadelphia, NJ. w. G.. Chief
of Records, will deliver a lecture on the
"Origin and History of the Improved Order
of Red AEen, v at the Odd Fellows Hall, on
Thursday evening, December 18Th, at half
past seven o'clock The public Is invited to
attend,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07

SaVlour-to save even the worst of Rinners-
even all those who truly believe in His name
an those who come unto Him and worship
Him. and who hear and do His command
mehts. He has made salvation possible to
~ men. But remember, Andrew Armstrong,
lie Is the author of salvation TO such only as
obey Him by keeping His commandment
who cease 70 do evil and learn 10 do well,
ana who accept Him as their Saviour and
Redeemer. Put your trust in Him.
The Judge then remarked that nothing
remained but for him to pass upon the
prisoner his sentence of the law, which he
did as follows:
Ut is therefore considered by the Court
that you, Andrew Peterson Armstrong, be
now taken from the bar of this Court to the
public prison of New Castle County, the
place from whence you came, that you be
there safely and securely kept in custody
until Friday, the Sth day of February next,
that on that day, between the hours of ten
O'Clock in the morning and three O'Clock in
the afternoon, you be taken to some conve
nient place OF private execution within the
precincts of the prison enclosures, and that
you be then and there hanged by the neck
until you be dead-and may God have mercy
on your soul
We BEG 10 cal the attention of our readers
to the Christmas party of the Grace Church
Infant School, at the Institute Hall, this
CFriday) evening. Winter scenes and
songs, choruses and dialogues will form the
programme, 1t is expected that kriss
krngle will appear in proper person, and
make visit TO Wilmington, preliminary to
his coming on Christmas eve Belschstickle,
the man who soaks rods for bad boys, will
also be here, hunting up those whose be-
havlour has not been good.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
WELCOME TO CONGRESS-.
SENATOR YATES SPEECH.

A grand reception was given to the Re
publican members of Congress, at Washing
ton, on Monday last. The speech of wei.
come was made by Judge Carter, and re-
sponded TO by Speaker Colfax A number
OF speeches were made by distinguished
gentlemen, among whom was Senator Yates,
of Illinois. We transfer his remarks to our
columns in full. They are MS follows:--
Fellow citizens:-lt was certainly not ex-
pected, on my part, to say anything upon this
occasion, but as Senator Wilson declines, and
as my friends desire that should say some
thing, will remark that this is day of
great rejoicing for the people of the United
States Of America. am representative of
the northwest of the State of Illinois, where
we propose not simply to beat copperheadism
and modern democracy, but absolutely to
demolish it. (Applause.)
/ know it was proposed by certain parties,
inasmuch as the Northwest was divided by
the Allegheny mountains, separated from
the East. and the Father Of Waters ran
through all the Southern States, to have the
Northwestern States become an adjunct of
the Southern Confederncy. The people OF
these States, however, proposed being in the
great Fpipotal" centre, where is tho muscle,
the strength and the power of the people OF
the United States, and having the South and
the East and West the adjuncts Of the North
west in tins great contederacy Of the United
States of America, (Applause.)
When | see the results Of this great tri-
umph--a triumph OF no temporary measure
of no measure of expendiency, but of llb-
erty; when l see these grand overwhelming
maiorities pouring in from the North, East
and West; when / sec the cohorts of treason
retiring before this storm of universal fire, lit
up by the friends of liberty and humanity in
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
POLITICAL.

At the recent court in Lycoming county,
Pa, two election officers in Nippenose town
ship were prosecuted for having refused to
take the vote of deserter from the draft
After patient and searching trial, and an
animated contest between the opposing
counsel, the jury rendered verdict of not
guilty.
Governor Marvin has been reelected
United States Senator from Florida. He
will remain at home until the question OF
Southern representation is settled.
The total number Of voters now upon the
registry in New York city is 12s,OO6
Six bills in favor of negro suffrage have
been introduced in the Tennessee Legisla-
ture.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

The crime of embezzlement appears to be
iearfully on the increase in St. Louis, Mo.
Clerks, bookkeepers, porters, female clerks
and servant girls, are arrested daily.
At a fire in Harrisburg, Pa, on Sunday
morning, twenty-five pieces of artillery,
mostly old brass six-pounders, belonging to
the State, were destroyed
A gentleman named w. l.. Maury was
shot and killed by negro, in Richmond on
Saturday. The cause of the homicide is moi
stated
Chas B. Morris, tax collector IN Essex
county, N. j., threatens to imprison deln-
quent tax payers. This proceeding upon
the part of the officer has created great ex-
citement among the people, and they threaten
in turn TO resist him by force if necessary,
A young man about II years of age,
named McGregor, accidentally shot himself
at Mill Village, Dedham, Mass, about noon
on Thanksgiving Day while cunning with
party of boys. He undertook to show his
companions how easily he could commit
suicide, He held the muzzle of the gun
against his breast, and in moving his loot to
illustrate how the trigger might be pushed
back, he accidentally hit the trigger The
gun was discharged and the entire contents
passed through his heart, killing him in
stantly.
The burned section of Augusta, Ga, com
prising lwo-thirds of It's business portion, has
been wholly rebuilt. The structures are far
more substantial and elegant than those de
stroyed fourteen months ago.
A fire occurred at Oil City, Pa, on Sunday
night, in the house of John Donohue, by
which an old man, aged 100 years, and two
others, were burned TO death.
a woman has been arrested IN England
for attempting to hang her husband The
account does not say whether by his neck OF
round her neck.
The Dutch brig Duodecimo has been
wrecked in Van Diemens Straits. She had
seventy persons on board only three of
whom were saved.
A Rev Mr.. Hamer was recently decoycd
INTO gambling house in Memphis, Tenn,
and, after being drugged, was robbed of three
hundred dollars
Ii. Castor, of the United States army, on
Wednesday last was knocked down into
the sand in the rear of the Hygeia Hotel, at
Norfolk, and robbed of about $780, his COM
mission and other private papers
man named John j. Miller has been
arrested in Philadelphia, charged with hay
ing fired several stablesin that city recently,
and also with having obtained various
amounts of money upon forged checks The
evidence against him is conclusive, and lie
was committed to answer for his crimes.
Mrs Harriet Drew, twenty years of age
residing in Boston, on Sunday died from the
effects of decoction of herbs, supposed to
have been thoroughwort, administered by
her mother, who was herself alarmingly af-
fected by taste of the tea. An examination
of the herbs disclosed the presence of a
poisonous bud among the thoroughwort-
The hcrbs were procured at an apothecary'
in the vicinity.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
GENERAL. NEWS.

The great suspension bridge at Cincinnati
ls pronounced a decided success.
A rat-hunt at Spring Valley, below Xenia,
Ohio, resulted in a total slaughter of 10, IsS
rats.
Some excitement has been caused recently
in Northpori, Maine, by the appearance at
various times OF large bear on Beach Hill,
near that town.
A funeral was prohibited from entering
the Catholic cemetery at Newark, N. j., re-
Gently, because more than six carriages ae-
companied it. And as Bishop Bailey has
forbidden the entrance of more than that
number at one time, the party returned home
again without interring the deceased.
Josiah L. Baugher, Esq, at present Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge I. o. Q. F. Of
Maryland, and G. P. of the Grand Encamp-
ment, in the same Order, departed this lie
about midnight on Sunday night last, at Ills
late residence on Exeter street near Balli-
more, in the fifty.third year of his age, from
the effects of carbuncle upon the back,
which baffied the skill of his attending
physicians.
Coburg, C. W, was lighted Saturday
night with gas made from pine wood, which
is said to be more brilliant and economical
than that produced from coal.
Major John Campbell, the oldest either
of Washington county, Va, died on Sunday
last, aged SO years.
A Tilted young lady has commenced
breach of promise suit against the Consul
the Netherlands IN ST. Louis.
Over one thousand emigrants passet
through Columbus last week, half of whom
will settle in Ohio.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The message Of President johnson, sub
miited to Congress on Monday last, will be
found on our third page. On the subject OF
the reconstruction of the States lately in re-
bellion, the Executive still adheres to the
policy which he enunciated more than year
ago, and against which the people Of the
United States, during the past few months,
have given so decided verdict In this par
ticular Mr.. johnson displays stubborn per-
slstence in wrong, despite the advice TO the
contrary of those who placed him in his pre-.
sent position, and whose opinions are en-
titled to weight The document gives much
information in relation to our foreign policy
and the working of the departments, which
will be found of interest.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
AT rmn coNFEss1oNAL.

il win be seen, by reference 10 the pro
eeedings of the caucus of Republican mem
hers of Congress, held on Wednesday
evening, that Henry } Raymond was
brought upon the confessional stool, where
ne expressed penitence for past political
iransgressions, and avowed himself Repub-
lican at heart Thememhers did not appear
to have confidence in his re-conversion.-
They adopted resolution offered by MIR
schofeld, permitting him to remain in the
caucus, and leaving the question of honesty
TO his own conscience.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07

JonE MoRRIssEY- The Boston CONNER
elal Bulletin has the following conundTums
about the Hon. John NJ, NJ, c.:
Why will the Government never have to
pay him mileagef Because he travels on his
muscle,
Who is his iavorte poety Beat.tie.
Why will he be popular with working
men? Because he is IN favor of strikes.
What is his layorite snuff? Rapp.e.
What is the difference between a vat of
beer and John MorrisseyY None; one is a
5re,o, and the other is 5reiV-sir (bruiser)
Are there as many fighting men in this
Congress ms the lastY Blore-I-see
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
RELIGIOUa.

Trinity Chapel.-Divino service will be
resumed in this church on Sunday, the 9th
inst Hours of service, iOl A. NJ, and u
Nep Jerusalem Church, Deiaware Acenue,
morning service, l03 o'clock; evening ser.
vice, u O'Clock. Subject Of evening dis.
course, Sunday, Dec. 9th, 1866: "Tho Two
Mothers before King Solomon. ~ Kings,
Ill, l6-2s Seats free.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-12-07
rmn MONEY MARKET.
From jouS McLsAR Sos. Bankers, sOT Market Stree
Y ]. n-nluak
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DEAL ESTATE
P U BLIC SALE
Corrected by O. Chandler a Sou.
nh A.. ., i.

The snb crher, intending 10 leave the staie will sell
a. Public sale, At Camphella Iloel. In the town II
bmyrpa, on THURsDAf.i .ihe 10th OF eeember 1890 at
o'clock IN tho afternoon all the farms or tracts OF land
situated In back Creek Hundred, Kent County Delaware
described as follows;
No. l. The farm known as the FARRow PARM
(iormery led "The Land OF Goshen. where milk and
honey now,) situated in Shows Neck, on Duck Greek
WNigable wa'erl adjoiHlng tuds Of DR.. s. NJ. Fialer
Jac9b Williams and others. mile. fro n SMYRNA FINN
Lepse ~ from liolisekets Mil from Bethel Church
anh nom bren1rd Station Dol Il. r., and uontaining
@uV acres aud 0S perches Of land. Ths improvements
omprise ~ story Frame Dwelling lsxl6 feet, with
Back buldng lbX22 feet with csar under entire build
Ing This house Is nearly new built 10 modern styIe
aud iu a substantial manner. Good pump of WA'ef-
never Ailing-n the back porch. The house and ward
are vol supplied with shade trees out Raj dings ordi
nary There Is also good soryand A.half Tenement
and lots under good fencing, with running water in All
but one held and 30 situated to divide the estate into
two Roid sized farns There Il also tract Of annerioy
woodland ef alb ut 20 acres, very thiekv IN chest
nut and Oak Timber There is Petch Orchard Of a6lO
roN all hearing except GsO of uelss' Early variety
together wh an Apple Orchard Of about 200 trees chooe
yaiitesi 10 standard Psar Of best and %
Dwarf Pear trees the latter all in bearing Good supply
OF other fruits, such as cherries, quincei ,oseberrie
curiauts LnwtOu back berries raspberries sra
gaIei &c. Tbs sud s in a high ,tite of cultivatloa
II has always been clsssed among ths finest farms In the
county The location is n the most deArabs 70 be
FOUND the neghborhoul unsurpassed aud Il is rarely
that snoh valuable real estate is offered to thu public
No =. tract Of lAnd known as the HAZEL PEACH
ORCHARD, eona ming 2bis acres, located the ain
STA road from smyrna 10 Dover miles from the former
and "a miles from aad Breniord Station TIL, ali
et IN Reach trees OF supeor fruit In the prme OF bear
No. .. A Farm Of 81 acres and 20 p.rehos su.isd
near lllAe.isons Cross Roads-in tue Blowsu Wouds-
rom 10 miles frqn SMYRNA ani Abeul miles from
houtOn Sta lon, Nd ani Del. Railroad. This tract
s all Woodland save about acres which set 10 Peach
trees
TERMS Twenty per cent of the pnrchsss monsv 10
ie paid on day Of sale Onsthlri-ncuding the 90 per
cit-lo be paid the exeeuii IN OF the deed and he
balance In Eve equal annual usialments The "a ner
cent will be forfeited II The terms are not compiled with
An injispuabe tltls will be- given Possession gwen on
the q 3, Of March, lstd -. JOHN TKUAX