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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14

JEFF. DAvIs-STRASGE RUMoRs WHAT He
SAYS AND DoEs.-The rumors of the rescue Of
jefferson Davis from prison are assuming a
new and strange character. 1t is now limited
that the authorities desire his escape, and
facilities have been offered him, but that he
cont go. There is little room to doubt the
awkward embarrassment attendant upon his
confinement and rejected trial Chief Justice
Chase does not hesitate to say that he cannot
be convicted of treason, and Thaddeus Ste
Yens declares thar he is nothing more than a
foreign leader, about as much amendable to
the laws of the United States as Maxipian.
have it from the best authority--from au-
thority which you cannot qucstion-that Mr..
Davis feels the most ample security. He said
less than week ago, my defence is COM
plete now, and rests solely upon the law,
which will be administered fairly l know,
and in perfect accordance with civil justice"
The shameful petticoat story will be put to
the blush when that time arrives. Mr.. Davis
is at present in good health, eats heartily,
reads good DEAL and possesses, as he said the
other day, "a good digestion and good con-
science" lie receives letters from his wife
three times week, and keeps journal every
day. Washington Cor. Nashville Banner.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
The Presbyterian Church.

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
in the country, which assembled in Macon,
Georgia, last month, issued d pastoral letter
to the churches under their charge, which
has been greatly admired by all denomina-
tions for its clear calm, and Christian counsel.
After reviewing the action of the Church in
the past in relation to slavery, and in COM
menting on the present condition of the freed
people, the address says:
But in this dispcnsation of Providence
which has befallen the negroes of the South
ern States, and mainly without their agency,
your obligations to promote their welfare,
though diminished, have not ceased. Debtors
before to them when bond, you are still debt
ors to them when free. You are bound to
them not only by the ties ola common ma
ture, a common sin, but a common redemp-
ton, also They have grown up around and
and in your households, have toiled for your
benefit, ministered to your comforts and
wants, and have often tenderlV, faithfully
nursed you in sickness. hey are still around
your doors, in the bosom Of your community
Many of them are your fellow-heirs Of saliva
ton. Together with you, they need it; great
~ HScu IL 1Ol IllHe-lOI StSI MY. W al =
persuaded you will not turn away from them
in this day Of their imagined mlleniun-we
fear, of terrible calamity. Do all you can for
their best welfare, and do it quickly, for they
already begin to pass rapidly away. Bypure-
ness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by
kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love un-
feigned, by the Word of God, by the armor
of righteousness on the right hand and on the
left, by honor and dishonor, by evil report
and good report, let it be shown to all men
that nothing shall withdraw the sympathy of
your heart or the labor of your hand from a
work which must of necessity and ever rest
chiefly upon those who dwell in the land, and
not upon the strangers who visit it. If their
condition is made better, if souls are plucked
as brands from the burning, you will have the
comfort ofknowing that you were, under God,
instrumental in such happy results"
The above eloquent and Christian language
must commend itself to the hearts Of all who
have an interest in the welfare of their coun-
try.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
New York, January 81, 1866


The important report sent over the wires
on Monday, by the Agent of the Associated
Press, Of the Presidents conversation with
Senator Bixorr7 of CONNECTICUT, has created
disgust, not to say, CONSERVATION among the
Radicals. The Tribune thinks, editorially,
that the report is correct, and that its publ
cation has the official sanction. The Presi-
dent is getting into very bad odor with the
extremists. The negro orator, Fred Douglass,
lectured before an immense Radical assem-
blage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, on
Monday night, and at every mention made of
Andrew johnson the name was vigorously
hissed Now that he has openly declared his
disgust at the negro carnival going on in the
halls of Congress, and intimated his intention
of putting his constitutional veto to the criml-
nal and absurd measures which the Radicals
are rushing through, he has fairly been given
over by that faction, and may be considered
the leader of that great Union party of the
whole country, of which Raymond, of New
York, Voorhees,, of Indiana, and Perry OF
South Carolina, are equally the representa-
tives. The Radicals have orershot their mark.
Their intolerance and arrogance have driven
the President and his political friends into an
alliance With the South and the Democracy.
A great conservative party, made up Of these
elements, and strengthened by the influence
upon the Northern masses, of such men as
Seward, General Grant aud Vice President
Foster, will sweep the polls at the next fall
elections, wi en- twothirds of the new Con
gress are to be elected.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
SOFTLY-GENTLY.
From, my Manuscript.

Turn it softly, lift it gently, gently lift the infant
head,
Faint and fainter comes the breathing, now its
prGttliug life is sped.
SettlY, softly; gently, gently; do not wound the
spirits there,
Angels guard the little sleeper, every zephyr
pants with prayer.
POld them lightly, lightly fold them. old the
hands upon its breast,
Clothe it purely, clOthe it sanity for its final
home of rest.
Lightly, gently; softly, softly, now the cherubs
smile you trace,
Like spirits form 'tis melting DER the infants
lovely face.
Gently, softly, softly. gently grows the holy,
= Coming like seraph's breathing, spreading as
an angels flush.
Lift it softly, bear it gently, restit in the cot
Fold the snowy mantle round it in its little cot
fined home.
Snooth it lightly, smooth it gently, do not brush
the curl away,
Thus it rested when the infant loved aid pratt
tied all the day;
Gather round it, humbIy view it with hushcd
: - = and silent breath
view the lovely dreamer sleeping, happy in the
arms Of death.
Gently, gently, let the mother take her last fond
- - look of love,
None can know her broken anguish but her
=, guardian God above,
Turn and do not mark her weeping she kneels
her babe beside,
Fura and let her grief escape her in an over
@helining tide.
Softly, softly, bear the sleeper from the scene Of
death aud gloom,
,Bearsit nleektv, bear it humbly 10 its chill and
narrow tomb.
Gently, gently, heap it gently, smooth the little
zhiIlock DER,
Mother, do not mourn your treasure, it is ouly
gone before.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
"reminiscences Of s:Bracebridge HALL"
B 7 HOSP S.
Continued.

cannot do better than to commence this
chapter with sketch or portrait of the lady
OF the mansion, whose powers of entertain
ment, Or rather whose agreeable manners,
vivacity in conversation, disposition to please
and be pleased, whose ungrudging and elegant
Hospitality, was dispensed ''con 0more;;' whose
agreeable person and commanding figure, and
stylish air, all rendered her an attractive per-
son in society and at home. She was an or
aament to society, and had that agreeable
persiAage which renders woman especially
attractive in social gatherings at routes, balls,
public assemblies and places Of amusement.
She possessed rather an unusual degree of
personal elegance in style Of figure, and re-
fasd cast of features, which scanned especially
attractive when wreathed with smiles, and
that gay, mirthful expression, which was es-
pecially becoming to her.
The hospitality at Bracebridge was profuse
and unSounded, and the Widespread board
gave abundant testimony Of this, with the
weli-prePared viands with which it was load
ed at morning, noon and eve. The depart
msnt Of the cuisine was presided over by
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
The SoUTH IN CoSGEEsS.-The Hon. G. G.

The SoUTH IN CoNGREss.-The Hon. G. q.
Langdon, formerly editor Of the journal to
which he writes. now n member Of Congress
from the Mobile District, has addressed 10 the
Mobile Register and Adrertiser letter, dated
at Washington, on the 4th inst, in which, al
ter reviewing very forcibly the action of Con-
gress upon the admission of the Southern Rep
resentatives, he states that he has come to the
conclusion that the Southern States will be
deprived of representation during the whole
existence of the present Congress.
The motives which, in his opinion, control
the action of the radicals are so clearly and
we'll stated in his letter, that we quote that
portion OF it:
The motive of all this is perfectly transpa
rent. The radicals are anxious to pass Ger
tain measures and among them amendments
to the Constitution, (as have stated in for
mer lctters) for the double purpose Of conSo-
idating their own power, and also as further
punishment of the wicked rebels Were they
to admit the Southern members, ali their well
laid schemes would be certainly defcated-es-
pecaly all those which require t"o-third
vote-whe, if the Southern members are
kept out, the radical majority, in each House,
ID W CIIdplS ItiCh4A w SoI Gil
measures, bidding defiance even to the Exec
utive veto; for instance: parties in the Senate
now stand thirty-eight Republicans, eleven
opposition and one vacancy (from .lowa) We
will give the vacancy to the Republicans, ma
king their number thirty nine. Admit the
twenty two Senator's from the Southern States,
and parties will then stand thirty-nine Re
pubicans, and thrty-three opposition. No
two-thirds vote for them here. And besides,
there are three Senators classed as republicans,
who will vote with the opposition on allcxtTeme
measures of the radicals. These are Messrs.
Cowan, Doolttle and Dixon, and this will
make it a tic in the Senate-thirty six Repub-
licars and thirty-six opposition. So the ad-
mission of the Southern Senators would de-
prive the radicals of their iii the Senate.
And this is reason enough for keeping them
out In the House, parties now stand; l3
Republicans 10 35 opposition. Admit the 58
Southern members and the opposition is in
creased to 93-making it impossible for the
radicals to carry any measure that requires a
two-thlrds vote. This view of the case salts
factorily explains why it is the Southern mem
bers are not admitted. 1t is power versus
Constitutional right"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14

Here he was ever welcome ; sor, with quick
and versatile mind he combined sangulne
buoyant temperament, equally in1pressing and
impressble He had enjoyed the advantages
of the best educational institutions of the
South, and of the best society, and was pur-
suing finishing course of European study
and travel when recalled by the political
difficulties CT his State. lie at once entered
the army where he gradually rose to the COL
onelcy of the -- Regiment, in which posi-
ton he was killed in October, 1864. lie was
quick and brilliant in mind, ardent and atfec-
tionate in heart, cheerful and gay in disposl-
ton; the pride of his family, the admiration
oe strangers, and the love of all his friends.
Col. J. D. n. was, from first to last, fire.
quent-and indispensable guest Of the house.
He was never at home but he was there, ne
was never there but he delighted all who met
him. He was a native of this town, a gradu-
ate of the Citadel Academy, lawyer, a SOL
dier, patriot, and, thank God, righteous
man! He was such man as it is hard to
find in these degenerate days, and even more
difficult to picture than to find. All the no.
bier elements of the human character and the
apparently antagonistic, seemed to miDge IN
him in most delightful harmony. Possessed
of strong and solid intellect, dauntless
courage, a rigid conscicntiousness, he schooled
himself ard ali who were subjected to his in
fluence and control, in the duties of peace and
of war. He feared no danger, he shrank from
no difficulty, he was elated by no success.
lie was bold, industrious, patient, practical.
Nor were the sterner virtues all his gifts. DE
was kind and affectionate, liberal in all his
views, unseltish in all his actions. He was
courteous and sociable, fond of all the rational
enioyments Of life, unwaVering in all his at
tachments. lie was the idol Of his family
and his friends. He was my constant friend
and associate-more to me than the cold cha
racters of the pen can picture. But let it be
q consolation to me and all of us to know
that the death winch took away cherished
frien |, gave to that friend blessed i'Dmor-
tality.
"SIecp on, brave soldier I take at length thy well
deserved rest.
Light be the sods Of native earth upon tiny Pulse
less breast
The sottest winds of evening sweetest murmurs
DER thee wave!
Springs fairest, freshest blossoms flower upon
thy Quiet grave
Sleep on! secure from care and toll, from envy,
pride and hate
Deyond the reach of battles roar, beyond the
shafts Of fate.
Sleep on! and may kind Providence grant US an
end like thine,
To fall at duty's post and pasSinto the life divlne
NoTE-Thc writer of the above desires to ac'
knowledge the joint authorship of this article,
since some FIVE or six of the personal sketches
we're written by literary fried at his (the
writer's) request, for special reasons, which will
doubtless be understood by many Of the readers.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
A MEXICAN EARTHoUAKE.-The following is
from private letter.
M,rrp.-, Maviro Ian 2 1SSS

from private letter:
MALrRArA, Mexico, Jan. 8, 1866.
Last night about 81 o'clock, We experienced
in this locality a tremendous earthquake. AS
myself, Messrs. TalcoIt Ingalls,, General Stevens
Qate of the Confederacy,) and Colonel Rhett
we're sitting in the house belonging 10 the COM
pany, We suddenly heard noise which sounded
as though hundred men were walking on the
roof over our heads. The sensation created by
this noise Was terrifying. In moment one OF
the party shouted, An earthquake To the
open air." We all rushed out and arrived safely
in the yard adjoining We had no sooner got
clear of the building than the most terrible
scenes occurred. All around the yard were sheds
erected for the accommodation Of horses. The
ground began to shake Immediately, and in such
a violent manner that it was almost impossible
to stand up; and it was with difficulty that
could keep on my feet, even While gASpng
tree that happened TO be near me-. IN the mean
time the sheds and adjacent houses were falling
down on every side. The horses were ncl CHING
and rearing, the women were shrleknS, a"u al
together it was the most fearful sccue ever be-
held.
Mr. Talcot's house is perfect wreck, while
fortunately, the one occupy, is still upright
The dome of the Cathedral tell in with crash,
and the South tower, in which the bells were To-
Gated, is in ruins. Tie scene about Us is dcsolate
enough, and | can sincerely say that hope
never again to experience the fearful sensation
Of an earthquake. l have only time before the
mail closes to say that our party is all safe Only
TWO persons were killed in the villa-e. We
have not vet heard from Orizaba and the adjUln-
ing villages.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14

WASHINGTON, February 5, IS66.--In the Senate,
Mr.. Fessenden called up the joint resolution from
the Committee on Reconstruction, proposing the
Constitutional Amendment, basiDs representa-
ton upon population, and excluding from repre-
sentation all persons denied suffrage on account
of color.
Mr.. Sumner spoke in opposition to the resolu-
ton, and offered substitute, declaring that all
persons shall be equal before the law, in civil
and political rights. He occupied the attention
Of the Senate during the entire day, contending
for the perfect civil and political equality of all
men.
In the House an amendment was offered 10
the rules and laid on the table, setting apart one
day in each week for the consideration Of public
business, to be called "IFhile MINIS Day."
A resolution was offered, instructing the Com
mittee on Reconstruction 10 inquire into the ex-
pedency Of levying tax On the rebellion US
States, in order to defray the expenses of keep
ing up standing army among them to keep
peace.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
For the Herald.
TO

When ronnd the blazing hearth We group,
4 voice, = form, We miss;
sAh, then we feel that sorrows dash
The cup Of present bliss.
Is she for whom now falls the tear,
Absent but for while;
And will she soon return again,
=. And glad Us with her smile:
Where, where is she, that absent one,
Whose laugh like music broke
In richest tones upon the heart,
a. And gleeSome pleasures woke.
All she has gone! not to return,
When spring repaints the flowers,
And carpets with enlivening green,
This earth We fain call ours.
'Tis true that tree, now stripped and bare,
With luscious fruits will bend;
And foliage on thousand trees,
r. Their tins in beauty blend.
The stream, now boand in winters chain,
Shall once more roll along;
r And dancing meath the sunny ray,
p Pour forth its gladsome song.
s. All nature soon shall robe herself,
In garments rich and fair;
And cen above that hallowed spot,
An air Of beaut wear.
But never more shall she we mourn,
Return to make US glad;
And thought of that dear absent one,
ShSA ever make US sad.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
There is a panic prevalent in the Prussian

There is panic prevalent in the Prussian
capital, second only to that caused by the ap-
peara.ice of the cholera. The trichine disease,
a new and terrible malady, is ravaging Prussia.
and of those attacked by it at least twenty
five per cent, die death as horrible as that #
Herod the Tetrarch. Surgconssstracc the origin
Of the malady to species of worm that at
tacks pigs, and as the Germans are essential:
ly pork eating people, and prefer their fo"d
only patialy cooked, the new scourge has Ut
terly disarranged their habits, and caused Il
feeling of intense alarm to pervade all classes.
Her Won Bisrnark, the despotic Primo Minis
ter of Prussia, we also learn from our Berlin
correspondence, is endeavoring once more to
patch up terms with the Prussau Legislature,
whose struggle to obtain constitutional llber-
ty was temporarily suspended by the outbreak
of the war with Denmark.
Herods wife is said to have been like Fe-
nian organization, because she had a head
sent her, (head ceatre)
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14
TEXANS IN MExIco.-The editor of the NeGs

TEXANS IN MEx1co-The editor of the Nelcs,
writing from Galveston, on the 9Th, says:
One of our citizens has just received a let
ter from Major Strobell, dated Topic, Mexico,
November 1865. 1t will be remembered that
Major Strobell, with his family, also Colonel
David Terry and his family, also, his nephew,
Captain David Terry and some others, all left
in company for Mexico last June, only week
or two after the final surrender Of the Trans
Mississippi Department. The company went
overland by way of Ell Paso, and after reach
ing q rich valley in Guadalajara, Colonel Jerry
determined to settle there and engage in stock
raising, and there the Terry's have taken up
their abode. The letters described that coun-
try as most delightful. But Major StrobeIl
desired residence near the coast, and so pre-
ceeded on to Topic, on the Pacific shore where
he and some of the other Texans who left
together now make their home. Major StrO-
bell says he had just returned from visit to
a. rich and most beautiful island contiguous to
the coast, and 100 miles in length He is ne
go.ating with the Imperial Government for
the purchase of one; half this island, and says
he will certainly succeed in etecting the pur-
chase. His object is to invite his friends
from Texas to come and settle with him, and
be able to let them have fine lands i'll most
delightful climate.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-14

Reasons FOR LOOKING PRErrY.-There are
good reasons why we should always appear
as well ss possible Taking into consideration
the strong effect exterior things produce upon
the mind, it becomes necessity, if We desire
happiness. That is generally conceded TO be
the chief object of life therefore, it is we'll to
observe the things most calculated 60 produce
such result.
A Consciousness Of looking well, being
dressed In good taste. and consequently pleas
ing to the eyes Of those by whom We are sur.
rounded, produces an effect for ourselves as
pleasant We feel nice-see that others ap-
preciate Us, and our hearts warm with glow
of satisfaction which sends light to the eye
and lip in genial smiles. The atmosphere
about US is pervaded with a presence Of JOY.
1t is the thrill Of angels breathing upon hu-
nan lips" which purify Us from discomfort
and the weariness which arises out Of discon-
tcntment
The effect upon the spirits of dark or
bright day is unnistakable. AS unmistaka-
Die is the effect of our surroundings where
ever we chance to &c. Our senSitiyeness to
exterior influences renders us happy, derress.
ed or miserable, according to the degree Of
beauty about US. In pleasant, airy, we'll
furnished room, We grow cheerful. In dark
gloomy one, We are depressed. A smiling face
charms us to forgetfIlnes Of many ills, while
q sober one makes US remember them so vi
wildly, we are apt to grow morbid and ez-
aggerate them. In the tout ensemble. Of a
man or woman-dress, features and expression
we Instantly infer either for or against
pleasant or unpleasant. The surroundings
speak for tie taste and habits ofa person al
most always uncringly. The. dress is a apart
of these, and the most important We may
say. Expensive dress is not essential. It is
the color and fitness that gives it chafaeter.
Elegance and beauty consist mi tasteful ar
rangemeuts, by contrasts orharmonieS; and IN,
accordance with ourselves and those by whom
we are surrounded.
Let US, then try to look weIl-dreSs with
taste; surround ourselves With pleasing oe-
jects-be happy ourselves, aud make others
rs happy as We CAN 8