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cause the parties in question performed night
guard service beSides,-also, that the turnkey
money s cts. be discontinued.
The Governor had no objection to the sepa-
ration of the expenses for the prison department
from those for the police. He directed atten-
ton to the proposed increase of the expenses
for the prison department tending especially to
procure the prisoners, imprisoned beyond 4
weeks, meal of soup and beef on Sundays, while
the food hitherto consisted exclusively of boil
ed cornmeal and herring, and partly biscuits.
He hoped, that this change may mmence
from the 1st October this year.
The Chairman, who vacated his seat, recon-
mended the granting of the proposed extra
meal, which was warranted by the provisions
In the original regulations for the prison,
which had been arbitrarily discontinued during
the disturbances in lS4S. when the prison was
overflled.
The End member for Frederiksted's country
district (Knight) observed, that this measure
might possibly give rise to an increase of the
number of prisoners, and that meal and herring
had been the exclusive food of the laborers
previous to the year l64S.
The Chairman observed, that of late there
had been a diminutiOn in the number of prison
ers at the prison.
The Bill was thereupon referred for the end
discussion.
10. lst discussion of the Money Bill ad item E
Buildings and other uncertain expensesl.
The Governor stated, that this item of ex-
p%enditure was the most important of all, and
would require the Councils special attention.
A specification of the several new works would
be laid on the table.
Several members having expressed their
opinion on the subject, the LIST member for
Frederiksted's tow (Sarauw) proposed, that
the Bill be referred to a committee of 8 men,
bers for both jurisdiction.
The proposal was adopted by the Council
unanimously with 10 votes, and the following
members appointed LIST member for Frederik-
sted's town (Sarauw) with 9, 1st member for
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S q. Q x AVIS,

consistent to introduce any new alteration in the
existing salaries, which had been arranged in
accordance with the proposal of a Committee
Unen appointed for the purpose in conjunction
with the School Commissions nor did he find
any reason to allow an increase of 50 to the
messenger at ChristianSted, whose wages SIS
per month and a house must be considered
sufficient remuneration he therefore proposed
that the Bill be withdrawn.
The Governor stated, that the messenger in
question performed more service than what was
demanded of any usual messenger, and attend
ed especially to the collection of the school
money &c, for which reason His Excellencv
recommended, that the wages be increased with
the So proposed.
The 1st member for Frederiksted's town
(Sarauw) proposed, that the augmentation be
granted as a personal increase of wages, of
which proposal the Governor approved.
The Bill was referred for the 2nd discussion.
Z. LIST discussion Of the Money Bill ad item Dill:
(the sanitary Department..
After some remarks by the Governor, and
the 2nd member for Frederiksted's country dis
trict (knight) regarding the appointment of a
Veterinary Surgeon at the iuris diction of Fred
ericksted, the Bill was referred for the End dis
cuSSiOn. ftt a
s. LIST discussion of the Money Bill ad item D 12:
(the Poor Department.
The 1st member for Frederiksted's town
(Sarauw) observed, that a mistake had occur
red in fixing the support in money for Frederik-
sted, as he considered the sum of SI,45O sufi-
cient.
The Bill was referred for the 2nd discussion.
8. lst discussion ofthe Money Bill ad item D 10:
(the Prison Department..
The lst member for Frederiksted's town
(Sarauw) recommended, that the expenditure
for the Prison department be in future entirely
separated from that for the Police, so that each
department shows its respective expenses. He
considered the wages to the sub-policeman at
Frederiksted a $40 p. M, too low, and recon-
mended that this he fixed at $12 per month, be-
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dian planters, but of those in the other islands. 1t must be borne in mind
larger to the square mile than that of China-Barbados since emancipa-
cause more, perhaps, than to any other, she owes her present wonderful
prosperity. 1t is usually urged, as the very strongest argument against
emancipation, that the negroes, no longer compelled to work, abandoned
the estates, which, as a natural consequence, fell into ruin and decay. I
am not going to deny that many and many estates were abandoned, but
the causes of their being abandoned should be rightly understood. If
the Incidence of the negro be one cause, a second may be found, as his
tory proves, IN the mortgages with which the estates weEG burdened F.;
and a third. as practical observation will demonstrate, in the uncertain
landlord and tenant.
At the time of emancipation the slaves were left in possession of
their houses and alotmentlands, which they continued to occupy after
their term of apprenticeship had expired. In Barbados the tenant work
ed for the landlord at 20 per cent. below the common market rate, and
his service was taken as al equivalent for rent. But the practice pro-
duced endless difficulties and dsagreementsj the law did not bear out
the planter, and another system was introduced, Under the new prac-
te. still in force, a laborer has a house and land allotment on an estate
for which he pays a stipulated rent; but he is under an engagement be-
sides, a s a c0ndta0m Of renting, to give to the estate a certain number of
days labor at certain stipulated wages, varying from one sixth to one
third less than the market price. The rate of wages for field labor in
Barbados is about "a cents per day but the laborer, fettered by the
system of tenancyat-wiL is compelled to work for his landlord at 90
cents per day.. lie is, therefore, virtually a slave; for if he reIsts the
conditions of his bond he is elected by summary process, and loses the
profit he hoped to reap on his little stock. This remnant of coercion
must be abolished wherever it exiss-and it prevails, with some excep-
tons, in all the West India co0nes-before it can be said that emanoi
patton has been thoroughly tested. A free tenancy on an equitable sys-
tem-a yearly instead of the present monthly tenure-are reforms most
urgently needed, and a movement in this direction has been already. un-
dertaken.
(o be continuedl
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j. E. IIAGOOD,

AGENT FOR THE
SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE COMp'NY
w ASlllNGTON CITY, D. C.
DERSUNS dcsirnus of SELLING their FARMS
l. TlMRERED LANDS, MINES, MILLSHOALS
and any other Kind OF REAL ESTATE. can hare
the same sold for CASH through me ms Agent for
the Southern Real Estate Company. will ndycr.
tise and offer for sale nll Real Estate without ex-
pcnse to the owners until sold.
Pickcns g. H.. Dec T. 1865 l3 II
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Heavy on the Thief.

Some villainous fellow, without the fear OF
the Law before his eyes, fcloniously entered
the sleeping apartment of n printer at Atlanta
| u few nights since, whereupon Watson of the
New Era" lets off the following series Of
Shells grape, schrapncl, and minnie balls Il.
him. lie had better send back the stolen
goods and get a. II. to take back his "cussin "
Hear the latter:
"Somc wretch entered the sleeping apart
mcnt of printer on Saturday night, and stole
most of his wardrobe, including suit Of new
clothes A man who would do such thing
MS that would steal the hcadStonc from his
mothers grave to knock his fathers brains
out. He would borrow key from his moth.
cr-in-law to unlock his wifc's toilet that he
may steal her pin-moucy. He would steal an
orange from his sick baby if he could sell it
for two cents.
May his head be taken for foot ball, and
the balance Of his carcass for scare crow
May he have the itch, the measles and the
small pox all ut once May tho .it cling to
him like the shirt Of Ncssus aud sting him
with the stnGs Of ten thousand Scorpions
May cholera rickochct through Ills intcstincs
til he howls like mad bull. May he have
the toothachc, the headache, the carachc. the
other ache, neuralgia and all other ills that
flesh is heir to. May he grow pot.bellicd-
May his nose turn up, his mouth get twisted
his hair and whiskcrs turn to little snakes
May hornets build nests over every door and
window in his house. May all his ohimncys
refuse to draw, his wife scold aud his children
squall May his pickles all be sweet and his
sugar sour May all his whisky be made of
rotten sorghum, and his lager. beer be mean as
gar-broth. May every dollar he puts in his
pocket burn hole in it and get lost May
his creditors be as thick as shippers in fly
time, and debtors as scarce MS doollcs in De
cember. May no rain fall on his potato. patch,
his pca-vincs grow green pcrsimnons, and his
snap beans grow cmctics, May twins be born
unto him, and a COW hide given to each to lash
their father with. May he be compelled to
teach negro school through the month of
August. May he be allowed to read nothing
but lIarpcr's Weekly" /" New York Trib-
une," and "Brownlow's Whig." May he have
the ollEvil, the Kings Evil, and lcgions of
devils, and when he dies may his starveling
soul be metcmsychosizcd into a yellow cat,
and be worried by a stumptailcd, egg sucking,
sheep-killihg dog.
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tells me grow handsomer every day"
His wifc!-- could hear that name and keep
silence still?
""And have you seen my little girl?" he
added, lifting the infant in his arms, and kiss
ing her crimsoned cheek. tell you, Harry,
there is not such another in the world. Don't
you think she looRsvery much like her mother
used to looks3,
"Yery much p I faltercd
"llalloV cried Frank, with suddcnness,
that made me start violently. 81 have for
gotten to introduce you to my wife; believe
you and she used to be playmntes in your
young days-ycs IIarry?" aud he slapped me
on the back. 60 For the sake of old times
and because you were not here at the we'd
ding, III give you leave to kiss her once-but
mind old fellow, you are never to repeat the
ceremony. Comc-hero she is, aud I for
one want to sec how you will manage those
! fcrocious mustachcs of yours IN the operation.
lie pushed Lizzie, laughing and blushing
towards nc. A gleam of light and hope, al.
most too dazzling to bear, came over nc, and
| cried out before thought.
"Not Mary"
1t must have betrayed my secret to every
one in the room. But nothing was said
even Frank, in'gcncra so obtuse, was this
time silent. I.kisscd the fair check of tho
young wife, and hurried to the silent figure
looking out of the window
"Nlary- Mary Moore" said in low, en-
ger voice, have you no welcome to give the
wandercr ?"
She turned and laid her hand in mine, and
and murmured hurriedy:
am glad to see you here, Harry"
Simple words-and yet how blcst they
made nc would not have yielded up that
moment for an cmpcror's crown For there
was the happy home group and the dear home
iresidc, there sweet Mary Moore The eyes
| had dreamed Of by day and night were fail
ling before the ardent gaze of mine, and the
sweet face had so long prayed to sec was
there before me-. never knew the meaning
of happiness till that moment came.
Many years have passed since that happy
night, and the hn;r that was dark and glossy
then, is fast turning grey. am now grow
ing to be an old man, and can look back to
long, happy, and hope, well spent lifo-
And yet sweet as it has been, would not re-
call single day. for the love that made my
manhood so bright, shines also upon my white
hairs
An old man! Can this be so? At heart
| am as young as ever. And Mary, with her
bright hair parted smoothly from brow that
has slight furrow upon it, is still the Mary
of early days. TO me, she can never grow
old, nor change, The heart that held her in
infancy, and sheltered her in the flush and
beauty of womonhood, can never cast her out
till life shall cease to warm it, Nor even then
for love still lives above
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dead. He was carried to Nashville, and, con-
trary to all expectations, he agaiu got we'll,
made bis escape from captivity and returned
to Virginia, where he served until the sur
render Of Gen Lees army, when he took his
foot in his hand, walked to Arkansas, aud
thence homo.
This brave old mau-the hero of four wars
and fifty battles, and the recipient of twenty
seven wounds, at the hand of Camanchcs,
N1exicans, Seminolcs and Federals-- landed ut
our city two or three weeks ago, and was garro-
ted and robbed in less than half an hour after
leaving the boat. lie is now working at bard
labor, to make money to take him to his native
Kentucky, whose loved sod his foot has not
pressed for thirty-six years. lie says that when
his visit to his relatives is concluded, provided
the Fcnians have any chance Of success, he
will give them lift
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a Hero Of Four Wars.

Some Of the details of one Of the most re-
markablc careers that perhaps ever was cxpe-
rienccd have come into our possession, and
VIC give the account to our readers, MS we re-
ccivcd it, only promising that we have not the
rcmotcst grounds for supposing the story cx-
aggcrated The man is now employed on a
farm two or three miles from this city, and
has good character for ycracity.
About the year 1920, one of the strongest
and most daring Of the bands of Rangers who
guarded the frontiers of Texas were command
cd by North Carolnian named Worth, and
among all its members none possessed more
hordihood or personal strength than the he
was splendid rider, dead shot, could hold
his own with any of his comrades in either
drinking or fighting, and was looked upon as
dangerous man to tamper with. OF uncom-
monty amiablc temper, however, he gave no
cause of offence to any, and had the good will
of all. In all the wild fights with the Canaan
chcs and tho "Grcasers' in which his com
mand engaged, he took an active part; and
when the war for Texan independence COM
menccd he was ono Of the first to offer his arm
to his adopted land. Suffice it to say that
he served under General Houston through
Cuat Llchluiuplc struggle TiCn great cfCQlt,
though as n private.
The declaration of war between the United
States and Mexico. in 1916, found him again
ready; and enlisting as Ranger under Jack
Hays, he followed the Lone Star again to tri-
umph, receiving as he had in previous cam
paigns, several2honorablc scars.
For several years after the cessation of hos
tilities he lived quietly on his rancho, but,
tiring of such tame course of existence, he
Joined regiment of regular calvary and pro-
cecded to Florida, where he served in the Sem.
mole war until the capture of Billy Bowlcgs
and tho conclusion of peace, when he was
discharged and returned home, where he re.
manned until the State Of Arkansas passed
her ordinance of secession, when he immedi-
atey joined regiment Of infantry from that
State in the Confederate service and went t.
Virginia At the battle of Sharpsburg, in
Maryland, he. received seven wounds, and
tainted from pain and loss of blood. At the
time that General Lee ordered the retreat to
the Virginia side, the mon had gathered up
their dead andrwere making rude preparations
to inter them. Our hero by this means os-
capped being buried, and his comrades were
startled, few days after, by tho report that
he had been sent over the river md forwarded
to tho hospital Mt Staunton. He recovered,
ard soon after rejoined his regiment, proceed.
ed with tito Georgia, whore he was engaged
in the bloody battle of Chicamauga.. Here
he was shot through the head, (tho ball en-
tering at tho right check. bone and passing. out
behind the left ear, and was again left for
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
PHCHkA;NS DlSTRIC'B,

Join Adds who is in. the custody of the Sher.
q if Of Pickcns District, by virtue of writ of
debt, at the eut Of Alexander Evins having fled
in my Office, together with schedule, on oath, of
his estate and effects, his petition to The Court of
Common Pleas praying that he may be admitted
to tho bcneft Of the Acts of the General Assembly
made for the relief Of Insolycnt Debtors: It is or
dercd, TINT the said Alexander Evins, and NIL other
the creditors TO whom the said John Adds is in
anywiso indebted be, and they aro hereby sum
moncd, and have NOTICE to appear before tho said
Court at Pickens Court House, on the 10Th day of
October next, to shcw cause, if any they oan, why
the prayer Of The petition aforesaid, should not bo
granted.
,t&ggf j. e. IIAGOOD. c.ccp&Gs.
Ofice Of Common Pleas, July H. 1866.
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The State Of South Carolina.

IN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Rob't 4. Thompson, Admir-. ! Petition TO sell Re-
w. }al Estate TO pay
Lucinda W. Marct, c.als debts.
L appearing to my satisfaction that Lucinda W.
J Maret. Elias J. Marct, Nancy Il. Brannon, JAS
W. Brannon, Frederick s. NInret. Lucy +. Blassin-
game, John Blassingame John W. Mnrel. and TO-
anna G. Maret, defendants in this case, reside
without the limits Of this State: 1t is ord rcd,
that they do scverally appear in the Court of Or
dinhry, at Pickcns Court House. on Monday the
10Th day of October next, to shcw cause. if any
they can. why the Real Estate of Benjamin W.
Marct, deceased, should not be sold for the pay
mont Of debts and division, or their consent TO the
samc will be entered of record.
w. T.. IOI.COMBE, ord.
Ordinary's Officc, July il, 1866 3m'
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NOTICE..

THE COVERED BRIDGE, across Kcowcc River,
1 near Pickens G. H., was this day examined by
Board Of Master Mechanics and pronounced us
already unsafe. We therefore notify the travelling
public Tint the Commissioners will not be rcspon-
siblc for any accident that may occur in crossing
it. The road leading to the Ford. just below tho
Bridge, has been put in travelling order.
j. "A. BALLINGER,
DANIEL nUGIIES.
WM. j. HCNNICUTT,
F. a. UOkE
Commissioners.
April 80, 1866 33
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The State Of South Carolina

PIcKENS-IN ORDINARY.
j. 3. Smith and wiie
VS.. It'."h 'o' ar
CYNTHIA Albcrtson and others. 'i'on.
i appearing to my satisfaction that Samuel
Il Albcrtson, Jr., one of the defendants in this
case, resides without the limits of this State :.
1t is ordered, that the said SnmneI Albertson,
Jr.. 40 appear in the Court Of Ordinary, for the
State and District aforesaid. at Pickens Court
House. on the 9th lay of August next. to shew
cause, if any he can, why the Real Estate Of
Samuel Albcrson, Sr., deceased. should not he
divided soid for division, or his consent to tho
same will be entered of record
w. Il. IIOLCOMBE, o.Pp
Orllinnry's Office May %. 1866 Bin
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1866-08-04
State Of South Carolina,
IN ORDINARY-CITATIO,

TN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
:" llEREAS, Robert a. Thompson, c.E.P.D,
w hath applied to mo for lctors Of admins
tration upon the Personal Estate of Samuel AL
bertson, deceased, late of the District Of Pickons
and State aforesaid: The kindred and credit
of said deceased. are, therefore, cited to-
appear before me Mt Pickena G. II. on Monday
tho Sd day of September. 1906. to alew cause,
if any thoy can, why said letcrs should not be
granted. Given under my hand and seal this
goth day Of July, 1866.
w. T.. HOLCOMBE. ORR.
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Tho State of South Carolina

PICKENs--:IN ORDINARY.
l.. n. Robins, Ex'or, po.:.:.
Mary a. capchart,e,.als. ment of Estate.
L appearing to my satisfaction that the heirs
IL atlaw of Harvey Capehart. deceased (nnm-
Der, names and residence nnknnwn.\ reside
without the limits Of this State 1t is ordered
therefore, that these sad absent defendants do
appear in the Court Of Ordinary at Pickens G.
H.. on Monday the 9th day of August next to
show cause why final settlement of the Estate
of Leonard Capehart. deceased, shonld not DO
then made, and decree entered thereon.
W. u. IlOLCOMBE, Cpd.
Ordinnrv's Office, May %. 1866 3m
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MISCELILANY.
If You Should Fer Get Married


If you should Ger get married, John,
I'll tell you what to do
Go get littlc tenoment,
Just big enough for two
And one spare room for company,
And ono spare bed within it.
And if,you'd begin loves life Alright,
You'd better thus begin It.
In furniture be moderate, John,
Aud Let the stuffed chairs wait;
Ono looking glass vii do for both,
Yourself and loving mate;
And Brussels, too, and other things,
Which make a fine appearance,
If you can better afford IL they
Will better look q year hence.
Some think they must have pictures, John,
superb and costly, too,
Your wife viii bo n picture, John,
Let that suffice, for you,
Remember how tho wise man said,
A tent and love within it,
Ts better than splendid house,
With chickering's cy'ry minute.
! And one word as to cooking John,
Your wife can do that best
For love, to make the biscuits rise,
Is better far than yeast.
No matter if each day you don't
Bring turkey to the table;
Twill bcttor relish by and ly,
When you arc better able.
For MI you buy pay money, John,
Money that every day-
lfyou would havo your life run smooth,
There is no better way.
A note to pay is an ugly thing
or thing you choose to call it,)
When it hangs DER a man who has
No money in his wallet
And now when you are married., John,
Don't try to ape the rich;
1t took many toilsome ycar
To gain their cnvicd niche;
AMI il you'd gain the summit, John,
Look well TO your beginning,
And then will all youwin repay
The care and toll of winning.
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LOOK OUT Z!

DERSONS indebted to the Estate Of Isaac Miller,
1 deceased must como forward, before Return
day, and settle thoir Notes. Longer Indulgence
will otho given.
III ,.y,s MARY MILLER, Extrix."
Juno o, 1866 as II
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State OF south Carolina.

IN Observation-Disclosures. t
WHEREAS, Rob't. A. Thompson, c.E.p.D., hath
w applied TO mo for letters Of administration
upon the estate of John F. Chapman, deceased,
lntc Of the District Of Pickens and State aforesaid
The kindred and creditors Of said decensed arc.
therefore, cited 10 appear before me at Pickens G.
II. on Monday tho Eth day Of August. 1860, to
show cause, IT any they can, why said letters
should not be granted. Given under my hand ana
seal this 9th day Of July, 1866 '}' NAH
W. II. IIOLCOIBE, o.p.p
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-01-26
I~nsolvent Notice.

DISTRICT COURT. FIRST JUDICIAL DIS.
J trict. County of storey. State Of Nevada
In tho matter Of the petition Of II. c. Brown, an
insolyent Debtor.-Pursuant to an order Of the
Hon. Richard Rising, Judge Of the said District
Court. notice Is hereby given to all the creditors
of the said II. O. Brown, 10 be and appenr before
the Hon. Richard Rising aforesaid, in open Court.
at the courtroom Of said Court. In the city Of
virgins, In the county and state Aforesaid, on
the tenth day Of February, A. D. 1866, at 10
A. N. OF that day, then and there to show
cause, II any they can why the prayer Of said
should not DO granted, and an assign.
ment Of hia estate DO made. md no be discharged
from his debts md liabilities, In pursuance Of the
statute in such cases made and provided and In
meantime all proceedings against said insolv'
snt be stayed. '
< Wituess my hand and the seal Of said
l. 5. SCourt, this 9th day Of January. A. u.
'~' 1850. L. HERMANN. Clerk.
By b. II. HEREFORD. Deputy.
bishop & Wood, Att'ys for Petitioner. Ia10m
looc Int. Rev. stamp. Soc State stamp