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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17
Personal.

We had the pleasure of call last week from
Col. Townes, senior editor of the Southern En-
ferprise. We found tbe Colonel as genial and
courtly as ever, and wish him a green old age,
troops Of true friends and a prosperous, happy
home An interesting editorial correspondence
from the Enterprise, concerning his trip to the
famous Mollohcn region, will be published in
our next b ;.. .:s'... s&t '- =.
We had the pleasure yesterday Of meeting our
Young Charleston friend; Hiram B. Oiney, who
usedto spend his furloughs here, dnring; the days
ofthe Confedcraoy. He is picture Of health
From him we learn that Charleston is remarka-
ably healthy, and business good. o..
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

/. TEE RAILROAD AGAIN.-Iti is within the
province Of local paper to notice every,
thing transpiriug around it, whether OF good
or evil ; but it is incumbent on such an Instl
fution to notice any and every enterprise that
is for the public good Hence, we allude
again with pleasure to the work Of repairing
our Railroad. DR.. B S. JAMES, the Lessee,
is at present in New York whittier he went
partially on business connected with the
Road. During his absence, our enterprisIng
sconducting the business of the Road in his
stead, and we learn is pushing things ahead
rapidly. The cars will run regularly af!eT
this week to Jalapa, and it is hoped Will be
running through TO Newbeny soon; We are are
requested to- say to the public. that more 10
timber is wanted-croSs-ties, stringers, &C.,
Let every one put their shoulder to the
wheel, and give push altogether.
We are requested to say further, HT,,taa that
freight for this District: arriving at Ne"oeE"
ry, is and will be brought promptly through
.-''} ILaurens Hearald
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NEWBERRY, Ort 1D.-Cotfon. The Cot-
ton arket, during the week just cIo<"d,
was buoyant and active. Market closed
firm, at 333c.
COLUMBIA, Oct 16.-Cotton II to %
gold, % to 81, currency. Corn sl.55 to
l.65 per bushel. Flour Sl2 to Is per barrel
New YORK, October l5.-Noon:-Gold
5l&. Exchange lO7. Cotton very firm, at
40 to44. Flour and provisions steady.
7P. M.-Gold 5n8 Flour steady. at
$ll.04 to 1850, for Southern sales OF 4no
barrels. Wheat to &c. better. Corn &C.
better. Oats l to &c. better. Pork quiet
sales at ESQ. 80. Cotton very firm, with sales
of 900 bales; middling AZ TO "A. Mola:ses
steady, with sales Of $40 hogsheads. spirits
turpenti 10 TO II. Rosin firm, at rs.
BALTIMORE, October l5.-Four very nrm;
Western $l275 to 1880. Wheat steady
Corn and OATS firm.
New ORLEANS, October l5.-Cotton
higher-sales of 400 bales, at 3S TO 59c'
Gold 49.
MOBILE, October l5.-Cotton sales, to-
day, 800 bales niddllns 80 to 4O ; low mlo-
dlines 81. Market very hard.
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OBITUARY.

DIED. in the town of NewberrV, on the
3rd. of October. of Apnplexy MRs LoDoIsKA
F wife Of Mr.. N. B Knox, aged 80 years
and mon.hS. -.r .-
II is seldom that we are called to notice
s1lch deep affection as the surviving members
of this here, we'd family now experience But
few weeks ago Mrs Johhs, the be'o ed
mother of the DECEASED WAS called from ,arth
to Heaven. Following quickly her gT,ond~
mother and preceding by but a few days,
her mother, passed away the young. sweet
life of Susan Ida, the youngest daughter.
Wit. tears still "el unep her check the icy
hand of death is laid upon the mother. and
the heart OF the <orrowing father bl@eds
afresh a. a hercavpd husband. Mrs Knox
wa>a a consistent member of 'he Methodist
Eniscopa Church, and her life vas adorned
by an upright walk. In her domestic and
social relations she was quiet, unobnuSlVe
anil kind, a tender, loving companion, a
genIle. affectionate parent, warm ana
ardent frien,l, The heart sorrows at such
poienant affection aud the tear Of sympathy
falls at the three fold breaking Of thi. happy
family circle, by which SO many tender ties
have been severed. A hu, band and three
children are left to weep, hut through the
reft clouds there shines beyond where sor>
rows are unknown, and partingS never felt
A FRIEND
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New Advertisements.

twill be seen that our energetic and talented
Vonno fownsnoan. DR. Sampson Pope, Agent,
has oDened fresh and choice STOCK OF or9gs'
medicines chemicals. periumrry, etc., 1at I EFT
Robert SteWa,ts Store corner CaldWeli ana
Main sts, He will be tound at the above stand
until his new Drug House. on Main ST., Is com,
Melted, when he Will open most extensive anu
recherche stock OF gods.
Messts. Abrams, Ex'ors.-We invite attentlrn
TO the notice of sale, advertised by these genFie
men, to take place on the fn November, s1o: neNo:
consistins of land, cotton, mules. hogs, catt;e'
sheen. corn. fodder. wheat. oats, wagons black
smith tools. household and kitchen furniture,
etc. ETC., etc.
Wi.keman & Wilber-Grocers, commits
sion merchants and p oduce dealers, have on
hand fine assortment of goods IN thelr4lne,
and which ere added to weekly, for sale
cheap.
Local Notice-Messrs. Summer and Spearman
have formed a partnership for the practice OF
Law 10 Newberry and the adjoining districts
See card.
Tsx Coliector-The friends of Jos. W. Hi!
announce him as candidate Tor rne ohce vi
Tax Collector, Newberry DlsS.' Ior Ine ensa'ns
term.
That well known house, the Pavilion Hotei,
Charleston. will not be discontinued, because OF
fhe death of it's late estimable host. 1t Will be
keDpopen with its accustomed excellence.
Divine Service may be expected at eandise.llghfs
Thursday evening at the Associate heAor'ne"
Church.
Capt W. H. Webb's store is now one OF tne
centres of attraction. He is selling out at cosG
in order to change his business. - ....l.
IL. White, the 'model artist" in the line OF
making and repairing, guns, pistols, etc. has q
card in to>day's paper. "a. ........
J,B.E. Sloan-General Commission mer 4.
chant Charleston. We take pleasure III calling
special attention to this gentleman.
Lovelace and Wheeler-Are now opening new
goods which are worthy of notice as to 9uailty
or price ,....
Mr., NJ Foot advertises a select stock Of ID Dry
Goods, Clothing and Groceries, at living prices
Land toRent-W. II, Harrington and Others
Executor =
Jacob Stern advertises something worth know
spectacles Lost r. Stewart Find them
SOMEBODY, and resthre them.
Notice to Trespassers-E Coates.
EQUITY Notices. JOhnstone. C. Z. D.
Sheriff. Sale-W. w. HOuseal. .
Estate Notice-r. Il. Cromer, d'rnr.
New, cry Depot-BurrJ. Ramsge, Agent.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

THE ELECTIONS NoRTH-Are generally
radical Hear 0 Bennet:
The New York Herald Of Thursday begins
an editorial on the results Of the recent
elections as follows:
The results of the late elections are
positively sublime. They reafirm the high
intelligence which prevades the Northern
States, and their immovable purpose to re-
establish the Union on solid foundation.
Thev demonstrate the correctness Of our
estimates of the moral sigtiticancy and pres
sure Of the Maine election of September
and the inevitable solution of the vital
question Of reconstruction.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

CoTToN An exchange remarks that few
persons think how much money even short
crop of cotton will yield the South this year
at present prices. Estimating the crop a; at
1 500 900 bales, which is about WnaE IL VIII
be at sian per bale, about fair average
nrice the CROP will produce s195 600 600 and
Weld the Government reVenu' OF e%S UVO'-
nm This sum diffused amoug all branches
NJ trade and business, will greatly relieve
the present dull, hard and stringent times.
The cotton money will soon begin to circus
late, we hope.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

MARRtrD. at Cross Hid. on the 11th inst, by
th. Rev. Mr. Wilbanks, Mr.. ALFRFD ANCE,
formerly of Ala. to Miss SUN!E HENDERSON,
daughter of the late Jessie Henderson, OF Lau-
rens District. ,,, ...
Vi have received nice piece of the Wedding
cake and wish the welded pair may reach tne
acm~ of domestic happiness ~, -.,,:
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We are panied to learn from Columbia pa

We are panied to learn from Columbia pa
pers, that our good friend DR.. R. W. Gibbes,
sr is dead. He was distinguished physician,
hnuanitariangand great public servant, in
all causes that elevated and adorned society
As Surgeon General during the war, his
record is proud one, His remains were in
TERED in the burial ground of Trinity EpisS
copal Church, of which denomination, he
was consistent and worthy member. Re>
quiescat,in pace.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

MELANCHOLY "A young lady named
SARAH OWENS, residing near Spring Grove
in this District, was found dead, hanging Oy
the neck, on the morning of 9th inst. 1t is
supposed, we learn that she took her own
life in a fit of mental alteration, though no
indication had been given by her Of such an
intention, and her friends know of no cause
that would have prompted such fatsl act
Such occurrences are always melancholy
but in instances Of this kind, it is more than
ordinarily sad, from the fact that it is 1e-
nale. We deeply sympathige with her famr
fg,-haUreRs HsxsN.
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College Of Charleston, s. G.

1t Is scarcely more than necessary to an
nounce that this seat Of learning is open,
and that the faculty embraces the following
Professors. n. r. Middleton, L. L. D.; Pres
fdent; Rev. J. W. Miles, A. M; Lewis
E. Gibbes, N. D.; John McCrady, A. N.
F A. Porcher, A. NJ and F. S. Holmes, A.
n. Terms greatly reduced-only $50 per
anuum. See card, in to>day's paper, for
full particulars.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17
NEWBERRY, S. G.
{ Wednesday Morning, October II, 1858.
Jefferson Davis.

The dignity, reticence and accomplishing
manner of Mr.. Davis, during his long and
tedious confinement, considering his i'll
health and peculiar nervous temperament, is
An eloquent tribute to his greatness. The
people of the South can invoke the blessings
of the Au~Merciful upon the languishing
captive.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

The talented editors Of the spartanburg
EXPRESS, Prof. DuPre and Rev. Whiteford
Smith have withdrawn from the editorial man.
sgenent. Increasing demand upon their
time, as Professors in Wofford College, the
cause. We wish these gentlemen great
success, and hope that the energetic pro>
prietor of the Express may realize for his
excellent parper unlimited prosperity. .
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17
College Of Charleston, So. Ca.

-.'4 C0IIeSG 01cCRaFIeSt0A,ED EDUs Ctts'AI =
Thief aCULFY OF THE COLLEGE OF
Charlrstonh would $peesfulIyf inform 4psa
rents and guardians of young Gentlemen de-
sirous of obtaining a Collegiate education
thar tits Institution has been re>opened IN.
der very favorable auspices, aud at a greatly
rtdnctd-r.itt, or tuition. the terms Of which
are. 0niyFiFTY DOLLARS PER ANNUMs pays
nbIe. quirreyly Students from the interior
Can uDtuin board at reasonable, rates IN re-
Sp@ct:;bIe private families residing in the
ciry.. ~ sssS 1| '~''s'A -, '.'a'V
I: 81 n$E ~ ADMISSION ,af!> &s.!g -
&C dndidates for admission into gtaef fresh
man Glass must be; able to translate into En-
glfsh the whole of, Casar's Commentarie
Virgil, Cicero's Select OratiOns, and Saiius
They must also possess an accurate and!ming
ute knowledge Of the latin Grammar and
prOsOdF.sSft I{E3 ElfEz,E&ySt 5sa2 Il ag9El sE33
T. Ia Greek. they will be expected to, posses
a thorough knowledge of :, RalpYS GreeE,
Grammar, Anthem s Edition and be able 10
translate and parse with readiness any pori
tion of Jaeobs' Greek Reader. the frst tWt
books of Xenophon's Anabasis, and: the drss
rboeksof Homer S. HAD, rail- sssisgS ses. !. q
~ In Mathematics, their knowledge VIII ot
expecred to i1clnde5 Arithmetic tiUciuding
fractions, vulgar and decimal, Extraction oS
Square and Cube Roots, Young's Alge0r9
through Simple Equation and ths tiTss tnre
books of Legendre's Geometry. ..aa.sg
Gepgraphy. both Ancient and. ModernI
will be the subject Of arigid examination.
N. B-STUDENTs WILL BE ADAsF7ED'Tc
PARTIAL COURSE Upon SPECIAL APPLl>
CATION. --..ee, ,.a.-fsssssssssaz----r~-4zs>7-
- : -. -. FACBLI1.s,e;s ~, n AL Io-o.s
n 3, MIDDLETON, Ii. D., President ITO
fessor of Lngic, Political Economy and
the Evidences Of Christianity, and AoEgy
Professor of Moral and Political Philoso>
Rev. JAS. W. MILES, 4 H., Professor or the
Latin and Greek Languages and Literature
and of Roman and Greek Antiquities:
LEWIS &. GxBBEs, NJ. D. Professor or As1
tronony, Physics and Chemistry: Is.
JOHN McCRADY, "A NJ Professor Of Aatns-i
matics. . -; Z, .>...-.sss. ,,,.-...:.
F. A PoRcHE r. 4. H., Professor Of History
Ancient and Modern. Rethoric. Bellies Let
ter, English Composition and Elocufion.
F.S, HOLMES. A. n Professor Of Geology
Pa eonIology and Zoology. and Curator
:, oflhe Museum. ..-.,u,.,,,,.!
Oct. II 80 2t. .s<ss''s, I. 50 -.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

TIE RURAL SoUTHERNER We have
received the first number Of this excellent
paper. 1t is in quarto form. Judging from
the Quality of matter and its style of
execution, we think the Rural Southerner
must become very popular.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

AWFUL BLAsPHEMT.-Exchange papers
state that radical preachers pray for the
dissolution of President johnson.
We should pray that he be strengthened in
wisdom and power to Withstand his enemies.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

KILLED By Three valuable
mules and one horse, the property Of our
townsman H. H. Blease, were instantly
killed on last Thursday by stroke Of light
ming, while sheltering from a sudden storm
under tree, on his plantation. This is a
severe loss to Mr.. Blease, and we sympathi<e
with him, as will the community in this
singulary unfortunate loss.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

Cholera, it is said, seldom ATTACKS ooys
Their minds are so constantly engaged III n
robbing orchards, playing "ho% many mlleS,
and other important amuseme9tS tnat IneS
have no time to talk or think about 1t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

The BIBLE Soc1ETT.-An adjourned
meeting of the Newberry District Bible
Society was held on Sunday night in the
Lutheran church. An eloquent address was
delivered by Rev. J. P. Smeltzer. and many
members added to the society, which gives
promise of a greater future usefulness in this
good cause.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

SHOOTING AND ARSON We learnthat on
Sunday night, the family of DR.. Dorroh of
this district we're aroused By some one call
ing for DR. Dorroh. Que Of hi> daughters
wen to the door, when she was fired upon,
luckily without effect, Her father coming
out at this time found his barn on fire.. and
in act of giving an alarm was shot, in the
shoulder, dangerously it is believed. An
other daughter then came out and throwing
herself before the fiendish perpctrator OF this
act, heSought him to spare her father.
Threats and violence were given instead, and
she was told 10 get out Of the way or he
would shoot her C'nging still, and suelng
for mercy, the pistol Was presented and tired
but again providentia!!y missed its mark.
The wOuld>be assassin then fed, The barn
was burnt to the ground.
We learn that Mr.. Bennett Wallace, OF
Laurens District, has been arrested and
committed to Jail, supposed to be the per-
petrator of the above outrageS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

:, XII, persons indebted TO the estate cr W. 2.
Croroer. deceased, are notified and requested TO
nike Daymeut< on or before the first or January
next. as a settlement viii be made on said estate
soon after that time. J. u, CkOalEE,
Oct. II 3 mo. AQ1aaEGlsssEzseCtt ls1
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

The French Minister has protested agalLst
Turkey ceding any ports in the Gulf OF hslha 70
the s., or russia.
New corn is selling, in Anderson, at IS to ~
c. nts per buShe, cash in currency. ... 81 j...
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Oct II 8
LOST
NEWBERRY DEPOT,

e.. ..-.. .. 80. Oct. 18th, 1866.
FROM and after this date Freight in no
instance will he, delivered at this Agency
until the charges are paid. county Com
signpes will he charged storage after one
week, and villagers after tvs" days.
Bv order Of the President.
'~'" BURR j RAMAGE, y !
Oct nth. ,'''..~. Agent. .
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17
Sherif's Sale.

Rv virtue Of sundry writs of Fieri Facias. to
me directed, I will sell, OH the first Monday
in in November next, before the Court House door,
within the legal hours of sale, one tract ot laTd,
Containing l36 acres, more Or les, bounded BY
lands of Sarah FelIers, 5. H. Fellers, Sarah bGeD
and others, at the suit of and j. +. AL
nard vs.. +. Mcneil. ...' ..
Also. IS acres Of land. more or, less, bounded, i,
bv lands OF Daniel Suber and Others, ar the suit
OF John F Glymph VS. Jac"b Felker Terms OF
sale. cash WM. W. uOUSEAL, S..N' -.
Sherif7s Office, oct. is, 1866. .., ... o..
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

CHURCH MEETING The religious meets
ing which commeDord on Saturday etu, az
Beth Eden church, terminated very in
terestiug course of exercises on last Thursday
At the invitation of the pastor, Rev. j.
Hawkins, the following Ministers of that
branch of the christian church were in at
tendance, Revs T.. S. Boinest, J.. A. Sigh
and I'D L. Moser, and Revs VIM Grier
and j. C. Boyd, Off the Associate reformed
Accessions were made to the church, and the
penitential seat crowded during the meeting.
We are pleased to see and hear of these
union meetings, may they continue till the
whole lump of the christian community is
leavened by the gracious and beautiful spirit
Of brotberly love.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

ME-. s. Coppock offers inducements in COM
promising with debtors. This is very fair, and
all should use their best efforts to come forward.
Our business firms are being pushed for lquida-
ton Of old claims, by Northern creditors, and it
is but simple justice and honesty that all who
can, should pay portion of their indebtedness.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

THE undersigned have formed partnership
L for the prac ice Of Law.
Business eIlt, uSted to Us. in Newoerry ann ao-
ming Districts. will be pr ,mptly attended TO-
Ofic at ewberFy T. IL ,l,-, T.: ----...-.,.s,,
HENRY SUNNI r. WILLIAM L. sPEAkN aN'
Oct II 3no. =. -, ,:'." - '..- 80
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

IMPROVEMENTS The march Of improve
ment I'VE are proud 10 note, goes steadily on.
The business portion of Main Street, recently
destroyed by fire, is being rapidly rebuilt,
with handsome and commodious stores.
The sound of the bricklayer's tools, and the
scientific tap, tap, taping Of the carpenters
hammer, make merry music. Vive la
Newberry.
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...... J. B. E. SLOAN, ~. ~.
General Commission Merc2h2nGt,
-. BROWNE co.'s WHARF, @..:
Charleston, s. G. ......-.

Tenders hi services for n sai' ofGnsfon
and other ProtE,l5d, and for IN" r"rC:iH>e -
Merchandz" and Plantation s"nnii"~.-' = y
,, Refers to Mav"s & Aar'in and! tfro. u.
Smith, Nrwhc,rwGs H.. ;rho>. " . Hol 0Aay
Pomaria. ,-Ur 's:'-N 'A"l". ~: g
Der. 10th, lSG6.-.. vi. -..r 42-2nl.
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Now Opening.

We are now receiving and opening up
our Winter Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Notions and fancy
goods all of which we expect to sell as low
az anv other House in the up Country.
LOVELACE & WHEELER.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-10-17

The FALL TRADE,-Our streets from day
to day present lively ppearauce-wagons,
filed with cotton, and produce Of all kind,
traverse the thoroughfares, conveyances,
bearing the lighter portion of creation here
and there, where the handsome supplies of
goods, wares and merchandise" are tempt
ingly displayed. and the many pedestrians
on foot in search Of things useful and orna>
mental, make up picture at once attractive
and cheering. :.- .. g..
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FINE LooKlNG.-We noticed load Of
cotton Is bales) last Saturday which for
neatness in the packing and baling we
imagine hard to excel, and on enquiry found
that it came from Mr. K. Schumpert, and
was bought by Mayes & Martin. On ascer-
tanning from whose hands this cotton came
our surprise was lesseDed from our knowledge
Of the man, and that everything he does is
well done. We would, like to see more Of
such good looking, compact. c'ean bales
come in, certainly it would be better for the
farmer in the certainty of commanding good
prices. We never saw handsomer bales of
cotton before and give our. friend j Z
Schumpert all praise. ', *".'. b.. ..-
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NbTIGG,;---There will be religious service in
the Assncae reformed Clneh s'hursda2 eve
ming. at CaDdle-!iyht All. are invited to attend
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-09-17
The changes in other items are very

The changes in other items are very
slight, and scarcely need be noted.
HIDEs-Are higher. SIS
wooL-Is in better demand, and prices
have improved.
ToBACCo-Is less active.
Partnership wanted, and prime w est
ern are quoted at so to S5c.
DRY GooDs-Continue active, but varia-
tions are slight, and with the large stocks,
both of foreign and domestic, holders do
not advance prices, but sometimes concede
to the views of buyers to induce trade 1t
is understood that the business is very
satisfactory. Yours, truly,
FOSTER, COPELAND & Co.
HfI- We give special attention to the sale
of Western and Southern produce on COM
mission. Cash advancements will be made
on consignments to us, by Foster Brothers,
Cincinnati, o., or Foster, Gwyn & Co.,
Memphis, Tennessee.