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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

HriRs OF DECEASED SsLpiERs To enti>
tie The heirs Of soldiers who have died eincs
their discharge 70 bounty, undw ths acs Of
July %, 1896. the soldier must have been
discharged BY reason Of sodnds received in
the line IF duty, and his death must have
been caused BY such wounds or disease
The evidence on this point must always be
satisfactory. Many letters are being ad-
dressed to the Govsrnmsnt accounting OFF,
GERS, and are probably induced BY the rep
reservations Of claim agents, who advertise
that the widows of three snd nine months
men are entitled to one hundred dollsru
bounty, under the existing laws. They an
not % entitled, and such applications are, oi
course. useless.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

ONLY TRIrLE.-One Of our exchanges
states that Mr.. Kenny, returning to town
fell doxn anu broke his neck, but received
no further damages.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

ALL ABour HAT.-Some half dozen fe
male specimens Of Annie Dickenson's "Rs>
jected Stones" were summoned to the pres
ence Of fJustice Blood this afternooo, to crim-
mate = gentle creature rejoicing in the name
Of Mary Dean. In some previous enceunter
with our police. Mary had escaped unharm
ed, leaving her hat howevsr in the hands Of
the attacking party. As soon %
the storm Of battle had cleared
away, Mary essentially disturbed the
peace of Mrs. Fairfax. whom she had
reason to believe had surrendered ~ afore-
said hat to her relentless psrsecutors. Mrs
Fairfax denied any completely in the srans>
action, and charged that all tho niggefs
hated her, "becsuss she had so many white
friends" Mary swore like . trooper in
Flanders. and applied many select epithet,
not usually found in the City Directery.-
The police were sent for, and Mary was ar,
raigned, but how the case come out. "
didn't wait TO re.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

A TERRIFIC Ceuon Is Dlrrlc urr TO MAsrrs.
but like all complaints Of ths organs Of re-
piration, it gives wsy before the anti inflan.
matOry and soething operation Of John q.
Baker ( Co.'S "PuRs MEDICINAL Cop LIVER
On Trust aope OF the ordinary oils
Rely only onsshss standard brand. John Q.
Baker 4 Co., us Market Street, Philad.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16
CITY NOTICES.

ELpRiDoE 4 BRo.. Land Agents, Vielc's
Block
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

For Carpets and Oil Clotha in great vari-
ETY. and at low prices 60 to wadsworth 4
Co. q Rock Island.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16
pEOpLpe MEETING.
Friday EyaIng Nov. feth, &C.
AZ = clock. ~ the
GERyMSt TMEATRE.

Al. OppoNrfs 70 THE PROHlB1TORY
"A Liquor Law "A those in favor OF . License
Law, are request - meet az y. above.
.nssshs, aSsrs will rSs Ss ana aermsn viii be made
Per orderf ...~cr..s.n.
ucv15-d2t CdM. " AnnANUE M6n q
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

FUNERAL NorIcE.--The funeral of Freddie
Davis, youngest son Of Mr.. Levi Davis. will
take place at the basement of the Baptist
church, on Sunday afternoon.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

A soRREL Pc. rko YEARS OLD
n next spring. waered OF on Sunday after
noon. Was last seem Third street, near Per-
rv ANY informant coneernin HIM will be
thankfully received A. MILLER,
novl2-dlw Ely st., bet. Front / I'd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

HoLLowAY's Pills ANp OrNrwrNr-VIx,.
vrasAL PR,LANrmRupRy.- Nearly one mil
hon boxes OF Pills are every month dis,ria
used throughout the towns and villages Of
the United States and Canada. and an al.
most equal amount Of Ointment accompsn
les these orders. 1t may be said with truth.
that fioloway's medicines are Messengers
Of JOY, carrying healing on their wings 10
millions oppressed BY every form and type
Of disease. So d by all Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16
Surprisin..

II is actually surprising how soon our
people have csrned to prize that invaluable
article known as Goes Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
certainly acts like magic, for it will cure the
very worst cases Of Dyspepsia. and enable
the patient, who has lived for years upon
0raham bread and the PLANES, food, to 81
anythisg he chooses without fear Of dis
trsss. Il is considered the most valuable
remedy known for all diseases of the
stomach and bowels.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

For protection from the above, call on r
SIMPSON co. and take out Policies in
those first ass Insurance Companies repre-
sented by shem. Where the assured par.
ticpate in the Profits Of the companies
without lncuring any liability. Office No.
~ Brady st. apr.6>dly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

The treasures of the deep are not 80 prec-
ious as the Teeth when clean and white.
The Violet beds not swee'er than the delic-
ious fragrance sent forth from the mouth by
the use Of the Eradrant U.loatoline.-
Seld by all Druggists, Pcrfumers, and Fancy
Goods Dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16
LOCAL iTEMe.
Gard Of 'l'hs, nlxs.

Read wha. prominent citizen Of Daven
port says:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

i-Auact oi Sweet tpOpunaA
Shall Perfume the World.
Alfy lly TN beauties 81 raiis aud London are en-.
y tu.ilsi Will smiths new perfume.
Extract of sweet opoponax.
= T SMITH co. Manufacturers of Floral Per-
> iunu!, NeW York. Entered according TO law
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

Ftu,eu(
ia II I'd
sr puri
at mi
tTT. |
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

LADY was seen the other dsy whose
face Mas as fair as the rosy light of morn.-
On beng asked for an explanation, she re-
piled that she had been bleaching some lin>
cn with the aid Of the ECLECTIC Cleanser. y
and ii had become very white under the op-
Grafton. II her own complexion had been
improved IN the meantime, her friends must
not make i,ht Of it,
Sold by all arnnri ais ara .rnnara
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

EXPERIENCE is the best teacher after all.
Those who have become acquainted with
the merits of tue "Ecleclic Cleanser" by ex-
pericnce, would not exchange il for any 9th
er cleansing agent.
Sold by all drug ,sts aal yroc IS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16
druggists and srocers.

Go TO THE Bssr.--tio to Bryant. Strat
tonA Merrils Davenport Commercial Col,
legc, to get thorough practical business
educst'cn, or to become . good sound tele-
e,raph operator. For circulars address (en-
closing >~tamrs) Bryant. Stratton L Merrill,
Davenport, Iowa. dwly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-16

VXyANTED A FE ACTIVE MEN TO ACT
w as Agents. b Local and Travelling, for
an easy working an,rst class Life Insurance
Co. Exclusive rigLf teftitory given.
Apply by letter sing territory wanted TO
Box 1856, Davenport va. sepl2d
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05
Learn all You Can

Never omit any opportunity to learn all
YOU can. Sir Walter Scott said tbs, even
10 stage coach, he sIwsys found soms.
bod! who could tell him something 10
did not know before Converss,ios il
frequently more usefu. than books ts
purposes Of knowledgs. u is therefore. q
mistake to te moross and silent among
persons whom yon think ignorant, for a
little sociahility on Your psn will draw
them out. and they viii. Le able to teach
you something, no matter how ordinary
their employment.
Indeed, some of The most ssgscious
remarks are msde by persons Of this des
enpii'". respecting their particular pur,
suit. Hugh Miller. the Scotch eeoloeis',
oses no; little Of his fame to observs
tons made when lie vas q journsyman
stone msson and working 10 a qusrry.--
SQcra,ss veil said that there va. but one
good. which ia knos,edye. and one evil,
which ia igaorsocs. Every g,ain ofssnd
goes TO make the heap. A gold digger
lakes the smallest nuggets. and !. not fool
enough 70 ,hro~ them away because he
hopes to find huge lump soms time
so ia acquiring koo~lsdse. -s should
never despse an opportunity, bowsss,
unpromisiog II there is rnemsnts
leisure. spread !: over q good or insauc.
tive taking With the frst. you meet.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05
NUMBER TWO.


Hello is the edi'or in 4
Yea. walk in. Mr.. Muggings-take .
seat, siri
i just called to see abou. taking a
paper Squire. What are thsy going at
nowf
'Thres d"llsrs a year. SIR
Three dollars! why. I never heard Of
such extor ion.'
well, Mr.. Muggins. 7 understand YOU
have some ~heat--what do you ask for
itr
Three dol'ara bushs,, sir
i also want some bacon. Wha, 10 the
prcaf
Twen'y'eight cents per pound, sir
i wish, likewise, to get some corn and
foader-whst arc the prices Of those ar
ticles T.
Corn is dollar and q half per bushel,
and fodder dollar and half Der ewt
But hold on: let Us settle that newspaper
affair. Can't you let me have !, for less
than three dollani I do no, SEQ auy
good reason for asking more thas you
did formerly-whieh was two dollars, I
believe
(Eii,or somewhat excitsd.) The thun.
der you don't! formerly bough, wheat
At a dollar bushel--you nov ask three I
I bought bacon at twelve and halfcen,s
now you ask twenty eight I bought
corn a, fifty to ,even,y.6vs--you now ask
one dollar and half! I bough, fodder
a, fifty cents per cwt--you now ask one
dollar and haf! And so on to the end
Of the chapter. lie, us look at the prac
tica' working Of The thing. offer you
my pspe, at Two dollsn--,hs old price
1T you ~ill par in produce at the old
prices. This You decline to do, becsuss
IL would take two bushels Of wheat, which.
you estimate at six dollars. 1t would take
four bushels Of corn. which at the prssen.
price. would amount TO six dollars. II
would take four hundred poands Of fod
der for which YOU now ssk SIX dollars.
Hold on, Sqrire--dont go any fur,h-
er. Here are thres dollar; put down
my name. ] End editors are not, after
all. 90 unreasonable as some Of the rsst of
us." :.
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Familiar Conversations,
NUMBER ONE.

NUMBER ONE.
"Ah, Mr.. Editor, wish to advertise by
the year in your paper. What will four
squares cos'3'
Forty dollars, sir.
Forty dollarsl Why, used to got il
done for thirty, before the war. can,
pay any more nowhere is no justice or
reason in such high prices
Very well, sir, if you DOM, like the
price, let it al,ne. wish to bay a pair
Of good sesed shoes. What is the price I
six dollars, sir-a very nice article
'Abem what was The price of such
shoes before the warr
From Two and half to three dollars.
sir; everything in cur liIe, you know, is
higher now
Yes. sir. Have you some coffse-and
what ia the pricer
I'VE have very nice Java a. City cents
Fifty cents! What was the price be
fore the warr
From eighteen to twenty, SIR
well, Mr.. GraspSli, let mo see sone
"f your blsached shifting. What is the
price o' tha,f
'b'esched sh'rtlng ia worth hall dol.
lar per yard, cir.
I'D you not formerly sell il Al fifteen
to twenty per yarIf
Yes. sir; but, " before remar ked,
everything in our line is higher than for.
mer'y.'
"e"' SIR see can't afford to buy
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05
A Brother.

"All hands on deck take in sail wss
the hoarse shout Of the mate down tho
companion way, and tumbled out Of
my hammock, rubbed open my eyes, and
hurried on deck. The sky was eouJless,
clear aud blue. The ocean was smooth
as "sss Of glass"
"What is up, Mr.. NJ said T.
He pointed towards the west, without q
word. A little cloud, no larger than the
hand. was swiftly moving up the horizon.
had been in the tropical ls,itudes long
enough to know what it meant.
! was second mate Of the ship, and
tho but mere boy, had become an ex-
pert hslmsman, and in times OF danger
invariably took my station at the helm,
beside the seaman who was on duty there.
Darkness came down upon the ocean
as though a mantle had been thrown
ever II. In twenty minutes all was dark
as the darkest night, and the howIing
winds threw the foam high over the deck
and dashed the waves upon us with s,u,-
ming force. All sail had been furled.-
The sailors and officers had been holding
on, or were lsshed to the spars and rig.
ging. Nothing was said, for no voice
could be heard above the storm that rag.
ed around US!
put my lips to the ear of the helms-
man,
"Bill. did you ever sec such a storm a.
this. befornf'
"Aye. aye, my boz, many of them. I
was once ship wrecked off this coast, was
dIilsd ashore on plank. and should
have been eaten by cauibals had it not
been for brother.
Brother 1" sbouled.I.
ayes, brother Just as they were a.
bout to roas, me, saw a venerable chief
approaching and without, Tor fioment
thinking what did, gave him the sign
that Masons give when dagger is nigh
He looked At me in wonder, and on my
repeating it, lie rushed up to me. took me
in his arms and claimed me as nis bro.
ther."
My mind had not then received the
Liiht OF Eternal Truth; but since that
day have wondered at the almost super
human completeness Of that system Of
broiherly love which has endured since
the days Of King Solomon's Temple, and
been ever true to its Great Teacher, even
in hsathea lands. There, among the
worsh:psrs Of idols, and the dsvourers Of
human Aesh-.there where all was dark
ness. superstition and ignorance, the Light
Of Eternal knowledge shoue through the
clouds and left it's warm radiance upon
the human heart.
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Il Cannot, Sir"
couutehance

young msn--we will call him honest
Frsnk--who loved truth, was q clerk in
the office OF some rich merchants. One
day letter came recalling an order for
goods which had been received the day
before. Oos of the merchants handed II
60 Honest Frank and With = persuasive
smile. said,-"Fssnk reply to this note
Say The goods were shipped before the
receipt Of the letter counisr'nandipg the
order"
Frank looked into his employers face
With sad bu, 6rm glance, aud replied,
81 csnnot, sir"
"Why not. sir Z" asked the merchant,
angriIy.
because the goods areno~ in the ard,
and il would be a lie. sir"
II hope you will always be so psrlicu.
lar" replied tie merchant, turning upon
his heel, and going away.
Honest Frank did bod a. veil as q
right thing. What do you sappo.e bsp
Pered to him I>ost kis plac- g.. No quite
didsvsnt. The msrhsn, wss too sbrswd
to turn away ons Who ~o,ie not write .
lying letter. lie knew the value Of such
q youth and instead 81 turning him
n 4
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ARRIVAL OF AEssRs KEYS, SrowERs,
AND BYRUM.-Our citizens and the people
Of The State generally, will be grati6ed 70
learn that the gentlemen above named ,
Who for 80 many months have fingered in
prison, and while in Charleston, ~sse
under sentence Of death, have arrived in
Columbia on their way to Andsrsoa--
their homes They have for home this
morning, looking well, and in as good
spirits as might be expected under the
circumstances Of their narrow escape.
South Cdroiinian.
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INFORMATION WASTED.-Any person
who knows tho fate of James Eveleigh,
Company G. 25th 8. G. Volunteers, will
confer a lasting obligation by commuai'
eating the same to his sorrewing widow
and helpless little ones. On the frat day
Of April, 1865, at Five Forks, Va, he
was wouuded. and taken prisoner, since
which time nothing has been heard Of
him.
He was Master Mason, and papers
throughos, the country friendly to the
Order are earnestly requested to copy
this.
Please address Mrs. Hannah Evelsigh, +,
rImmonsvills, 8. q.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05
FI,sx CAIyxs-Co,,on. of thu A,b.nv

FALsE CALvEs.--Cotton, Of the Albany.
IN. W Ledger, tells Of nov invsntiou,
bshas lately patented. 1t has been got.
ten up for the purpose Of determining
whether or not, lady wears false calves.
IL consist Of cane with foe needle IN
the end Oft. As lady passes. with her
beautifully turned pedal ex!remities sx.
posed TO view BY the 'tiltor,' the calves
are slightly punctured with the cane. I!
the lady kicks, the calves are genuine
II she does not, they are false
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05

An AsoIEET RIpnlx.-Tbere u q CO,
tain na,orsI psodscsioo. dat i neither
animal, vegetable, nor mise,al; Il en- .s
from two 20 siz fee. from the surface Of
che earth; itha. neither length. breadth,
30, substance; !. neither msls nor female,
est Is often foond between both; is often
mentioned in the Old Testament and
strongly recommended In the New. and
answers equally rAe Psrposss Of kdeIity
and 'reacbery.
Wbo among our Sssaen can solve
di
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05
The Williams Observation-Disclosures of
the Murderer.


II will I've remembered that a short time
ago we published au account of the ,nur.
der at a family neat Cedar Bluff, in
Cherokee county, Alabama. A negro man
was arrested as the murdered, and after
he was placed in jail. made II confession,
which is published in the Cherokee Ad.
pertiser.
lie says: II went to the ferry where
the family va. c.mped, abou, two hours
before day. fr the purpose of crossing the
river, and no, knowing how to ge, over,
| walked up the family and inau,e ed Of
them te know Hs 10 where the ferry man
lived. Mr.. "ill,sms told me that the
oegro who attended to the ferry lived on
the opposite side of the river, and ,ha, he
(Wilii.,ns) did not suppose tba. I could
he set over before ds, light, and said If I
chose TO do SO. could kindls up the fire
and stay there till morning. accepted
his proposition, and Hhe, | got the fire to
burning, tie gave ma sack to lie down
on. then lay down, bu, did Tot 90 TO
s'eep--th"ugh the family did. About the
tine thought thew were dead in slser,
| got mp from where ! had been living and
took up an nxe. which lay bv the fire. and
struck the man two blows on the head
which killed him instantly. lie never
moved. hand or foot At tha, time the
Two children began to cry. aud the woman
commenced raising up from where she
was lying, as if 10 See Whist wns tho mat.
ter with the N. then struck her one
blow which ] thought had killed her. I
mex, innei, with the axe in my hand
struck e,ch one of the children in the
head, killing them 10th. Then laid tie
axe down. and took he msn's socks aud
shoes and pat them on In the mean
time, the woman had recovered sufficient
iy from The frs, hl"w he'd given her to
make n noise. When I lsm down the
axe to put on tie shoes and socks. I los,
sigh, Off. When The woman commenced
making the noise. | looked fr !, TO strike
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Inc men, meanwhile, VIII" Is the hero
ine, returned tn the barn To establish he'.
se" o" tue rum OF her nest, determined
10 se' II the heavens Tell.
Mrs hayes soon discovered her, ard
sue hsS'"g heard that "'pping in water
w"u'' cure "oro"d'ness, she act forth
wv '"' o'ooA Win the 'o"i IN her a.
P'""'
MIS- weaver, An cd lady OF very
qn"rresome temperament, who resided
oe"'' ana was "' a swords point with
Mrs HWes, WAS just c"'n;ng to the brook
''' pan o' "a'er' a"d sped the yellow
ne"' W tue ''rd peep'ng out from Mrs.
"p'""'
"e'' S"' eNc'"''ned. NOW I've
i wv ""N' p's]'e' me 10 death nigh
"""' WEEK. I've '"nnh out where 'hst
yo""~ Pu"e' nae eohe 70 Mrs. Hayes,
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Negro Education

In Columbia we have 4 large establish
suent devoted 80 tho education OF tho
freedmen. In this establishment are Dr..
Wright, the aud his corps
Of nine teachers. Dr.. Wright ia an as
instant superintendent only, heing subor
dina,e to r. Tomlinson. Of Charleston,
who is State Superintendent, Of Education
OF Freedmen in South Carolina. The
corps OF teachers are all northern ladies',
unmarried, AMI young Thev are employ
sd by the New York Branch Of the
.Ameriesn Freedmen's Union Commis
sion; and are we presume from ,ha,
State They teach four classe. of hovs
nggregatinR two hundred and eigh, (2Os)
boys. aud four Glasses nf girl. aevrerat.
Ing two hundred aud sixtv six (266) p;r's;
making 10 all IA pupils. Ofths.e 474.
shir'y are over sixteen years ~ age. and
none under six years. Tho branches
taught 'o these pupils are Spelling. Resd
ing. Writing. Arithmetic (men,al and
~ritten) and Geography. The ds;lv Sc.
si"n is fiss honr--from nine until two.
These hs"res are from tie monthly re
port of October Some inc'enae in nam
Der Of pupils is expected during the pres
snt month.
In orangebnrC ,he'. are both Day
and Night School. The Day School
cons'sts OF two teachers. and s-ren,T one
:oup'is-th'rtv four hoys aud thirty seven
Rirs. The Night School is taught hv
the same teachers and consis's Of hun
drsd and twenty rupi's-a haodrrd male
and twenty females. these being o't-r
than the pupils Of the Dnv School
These Schools are ma'"'si"sd hr the Nv
E"gI""d Branch OF the American F U
C"m"-''on.
An Aiken there =" one school taught hy
northern teacher. emp'oved hv the New
ierk Branch. "ho teaches ho"'ir-d and
nvs pupils, Of which forty ,~o are boys
Aud sixty three are gifs.
In Anderson there 's y teacher EMPLOY.
sd ov tho New York Branch.~ho teaches
hundred and twenty seven pnpis-mr
~ nine boys and ss'en'y eight girls.
u" SPart""bu'2 are two co'"'"d ten
era Who give instruction to " Hundred and
my poPis-ssvs"'y toys and eigh'!
e""
In h-''ha~ District there arc ak
Hcho'" "nd six teachers. Of whom four
s'e'es'drn" OF the D's'ric, and two are
""''he'n. lh''' schools are maintained
J '"e New England h'anch of the
American r. v. Commission. We have
"o''"se" "''s '" ''"s" the number OF Pu.
Fhs ." attendance.
10 'Te"p''o'ae' VIM" TIE )"nsd'c''"n
OF tue H's'''s"' superintendent establish
90 U" o''e""". "s IND h'''e" .'h""''-
:T". '" c''""'"' Two in 'r""ce""'g'
.""e 'r AIKEN ono J" sr'"n. t~" i"
ps. e>' "''ee" schools have
'a 'n'" ono '"o"'And aud forty seven pn-
P"' OF "h'ch nve hundred aud three are
"o!' "o' "'e'hundfsd aud t'rty four are
g""'
-. 20 were 20 ea''ma's the SIX schools
:" h's,'"'" I" 'ns same rate the twenty
ono scnoos would present an aggregate
Of fourteen hundred and sixty five pupils.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05

A thrifty young man married rosy
you"g Irish girl. quite to the horror Of
bis mother snd sisters. but defended him
sell nv the following logic: "If I marry
an American girl. I mus, have an Irish
girl TO take care Of her, and I eaanot sf.
ford 20 support both"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05

The mineral springs at Gettysburg are
quite sensation in Pepnsylvanis, and
promise 10 become ere long objects Of
national interest. The sick, the lams, the
halt. and the blind, are ,hronging "a
these sp'iogs or carrying away the waters
to different parts Of the county.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-12-05
IN. IA,;,,.,,,, ofy.,no,, 4, ,...d

The Legislative Of vermont hss passed
bill making hsbi,nal drvnkssae.s for a
period Of two years sufficient cause 70,
divorce. About = year and half Of
Washington whistsy would separs,s a
husbsod from ts wife without lae aid OF
ths coasls.-- TSoc,y.