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

many idle, lazy, depraVed characters who might
work il disposed, but who will not while there is
chance to live sotheTwise many, too, wiz be
led by this offer to desert their employers. to
claim the ratons and be relieved from work.
This must entail future evil on both employer
and emboyed The crops must suffer and
sca1city of provisions be the consequence We
allude to the announcement made from the pull.
pit last Sunday, by authority of the Lieutenant
commanding that the destitute of this commu-
nifty, both white and black, may draw rations, on
making their condition knowh te him.,s.sWehope
that he will be able to discriminate between the
really needy and the determined idler, and deal
out this charity only to the worthy but unfortu-
nate, that no harm may work out Of an intended
good.
ODloCS.-Therc are sweet scented places as
we'll as sweet scented youths, very common e1-
preston md applicable in both to this locality.
With the latter, however, it is not our purpose
just now to waste time suffice it, that one might
travel several long days journey ere running up
with place containing greater variety ofspeci-
mems who are allowed greater looseness, ane who
seem to be less controlled Some other time We
may recur 10 them. AS to the former however,
we would say ''von Ieetle vord." The particular
! place referred to is and has been a nuisance for
| 10 this long time. Time and again has attention
been directed to it, until the adage of tthe moro
1t is stirred the more will it stink" has been more
than verified. 1t is now "a !ectle too mooch
stink, by gar" 1t is absolutely intolerable; and
how such pest, such Yillainous accumulation
! isallowed to remain to the annoyance and dig
gust ofthe particular ncighborhood, and citizens
| generally who pass BY, passeth comprehension.
The feature alluded to is dishoDorsble attach
meat of the brick hotel Can it be. abated or
remoTed?. Can anything be done? .s--a p
REMARKABLY SrRANGE.-A reliable gentle
man informed US, says the Columbia GaroliaiGn,
that female child was recently born in this city,
whose head is entirely devoid of hair, except st
that portion on the back Of the head which, with
the ladies, is covered by waterfall. This portion
is covered with thick growth Of jet black hair,
seven inches long and precisely in the shape Of
the most approved waterfall. Who can explain
| this phenomenon? ? 49,. ..."--- 20 - s'
We cannot, and don't intend to try, but willnet
allow Columbia to get ahead of NewberrY with
its wonderful and strange phenomenon Az,few
J days ago we were informed that child was born
in this town, who was half white and half black.
TAe-line was drawn with the incest precision
through the centre of the face. This is remark
I able f eak of nature and is accounted for on the
ground that social mixture Of the colors is i'm
possible. The trial bas been made and tn re-
suit is conclusive, miScegenists to the contrary
] Notwithstanding. The mother We understand
belongs to northern latitude. -. -,
1 FISH Nre.-On Thursday. the oath iastsut, the
young folks Of his precinct propose clearing the
cohwe5s out Of Mendenhall's Mil, and exercising
their happy ingenuity generally in spending
pleasant day, in and around its time-wora frame.
| We have every confidence in theirsabilitys to
carry the undertaking through successfully, AID
wind and weather permitting, (together with one
or two other little considerations needless to
mention, not preventing,) we will do US the hon.
Or of looking on, and wherever opportunity Of
ftrs, Of participating in the happiness of the ee-
casion. Everybody who goes isexpected to be
properly armed and equipped as the managers
direct. - ~'
We arc informed by the Committee of Ar
engagements that transportation will be furptshed
1.-The ladies from town as far as possible, ana who
are requested to meet at the Baptist Church
grove. - - ~
MELoDY.-Just as we were rctreating, last
night, from the field OF our exchanges, an en-
chanting Fefrin burst upon the stiffness Of the
air, and came floating up the caves and in the
windows Of our sanctuIn. Crest, darling rest
was raviShing. II am dying, Egypt, dying"
was sung with eiearness, force and pathos. What
50 inspiring as pretty song with guitar accom+
paniment. Thanks, gentlemen. for the serenade.
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 pleasantt 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. - ~
MAY CELEBRATION We are requested to state
that there will be Nay Celebration by the young
ladies' of Wake Forest Academy, Honca Path, on
Friday the 25th inst. IL,
Riser's Bazaar is now open. Ice Cream, fa'
vored to the taste of epicures, caa BE had at any
hour Dinaer and evening parties, and families
| supplied on reasonable notice. So
Business Notices. -~rs.- .-71e.-..
Mr. E. Milligan-at Helena, notifies his friends
and the public TINT he has an assortment Of Gro
ceries, Dry Goods, &C., for sale at the above
place. which he will dispose Of cheap for cash, OF
he will barter the same for old rags, copper. zner
lead, loose cotton, beeswax, &c. Here is chance
ROW. -.
j. D. Smith is again in receipt Of a new stock
! of goods at his Dead Fall Store, and the gocf
people Of that neighborhood are advised that 3
will be to their advantage to look at this season.
able assortment Of goods, whose variety = end {
less and prices cheap. Look to it. ..--.A
We invite attention to the card Of Mr.. c. We
Parker, advertising for sale that handsome an6
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