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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
To tho Citizens of Fairfield,

Tho crop Of cotton in our District
thisyear will probably fall little
short of one-third of a full crop as es-
timatcd IN 1850. That year thc cot
ton crop could not have fallen short of
10000 bales. Those twenty thousand
bales brought into the District about
$SoO,ooo. Estimating tho crop this
year, 1866, at loss than onc-third, saw
5000 bales, and the average price at
70 ccnts a pon4d, and that would give
to the District $GO0,000 Of currency
But the cotton is bringing, and will
continue to bring more than 25 cents,
hence the amount of money in cx-
change for tho cotton crop will not fall
worry far short of what it was in 1860.
Since writing the above, wo havo
been furnished by request (not having
Tic statistic i'll our posscssion) with the
actual amount of cotton made in the
District, according to the census of
1850. That amount was 1910 bales
Of 400 pounds each.
The corn crop Of 1860, according to
the same evidence, amounted to 522,-
200 bushels. 1t will fall, no doubt,
far short of that this year. But if
our people will be economical, and
ignore lnNurics, the cotton crop, with
what corn is made will keep us from
altering. @
.i' nr lagoon there is no doubt that it
viii fall short of the quantity made in
1850. That year tho number of hogs
was S%,i6o, worth $99s,oO0, little
mo''than one hog for every man, wo-
man and child in the District, as the
population then was 22,lll.
Rut the war taught us how much VIC
could do without, and how little will
supply our necessities. If tho lesson
taught by tho war does not entirely
escape us, We SEQ no reason for great
despondcncy so far as tho comforts of
life are concerned.
1t rests great deal now with our
merchants and cotton buyers whether
tho money for tho cotton of tho Dis
trict shall bo turned loose upon sour
community, or seek an outlet else
where. 1t is quito certain that no
production of tho District will put
money in circulation except cotton,
For there is hardly anything else from
the producers of tho District that will
bring money into circulation amongst
us. Let these thon give tho. farmers
and planters inducements to come to
Wmnsboro to sell and buy.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
The South.

The destiny Of the South is the fate
ofFaieGold District. While wo have
no desire to screen tho worst as
poets of the current of events as it
flows by, it is advisable that digni-
fled composurc characterize us under
the really ominous clowd now growing
darker aud darker above our political
horizon. Let us push on rs though the
utmost prosperity awaited us. It is
worse than childish to fold our arms
and growl over the rudoness with
which VIC have boon treated, or put on
long face of melancholy at what
seems to be in store for us. Let us
rather 60 on just as if there was not q
Radical outside Of the Chinese wall.
Six years of hard times must not be
lost as school Of experience.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
Notice to Disabled Soldiers

The following contains the instruc-
tiohs to the Tax Collector, and to its
requirements we call tho attention of
all whom it may concern.
'I am ro quircd to furnish the Gov
ornor of the State, at an early day,
with list of ALL citizens of the Dis
trlct who were permanently disabled
in the lateAMar; either in ConSed crate
or State ervice. I therefore respect
fully request all such to come forward
and register their names in Wins.
boro, ION list to DO found at the store
of DuBoso Eglcston & Co., on or be-
fore the lth Monday IN October next,
and i'll oach case be particular in spo-
clfyinS the nature Of your disability,
if you have lost II limb state whether it
is an arm or leg.
II. II. Jennings.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
GREAT ATTRACTION
FALL AND WINTER
DRY GOODS i!

WTE are now receiving and opening our
W FALL and WINTER STOCK, which
is large and attractive a,s,s-,. .,l..
Embracing large lot of French Merinoea
and Delaiiis, Of every variety and style
also Nlarge lot Of Prints Of the best brands
and style also Bleaohed and Brown Home
spun Of every variety, also q, large lot of
Opera Flannels Of all colors, also Red and
White flhntels at al pricesi II nno lot OF
French Broad Cleth, French Cussimercs,
Sattinets, Twccds and Wool Jeans of O. cry
color and price; also large lot of Ready
Made Clething Of every slyle aud pattern,
also large lot Of Mems and Boys Felt Hats
nt all prices, also alarge lot Of Ladies'
Mems, Boys, Misses and Childrcns' Shoes
also Hosiery, Gloves, Pcrfumcry, So, also
large lot Ladies and Misses Hats.
All Of whichwc offerat reasonable prices.
We return o,ir thanks to our friends for
their Liberal patronage heretofore.
.ina. JACOB WOLFE.
oct 2-lm
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

a. ROMAN STREET DISCOVERED IN
ENaLAND.-Ncar Basingstoke, in Eng.
land,' the ancient Roman and British
capital.of Southern England, some cx
cavatiohs have fccen,ly been made which
have laid bare a Roman street. with an.
other smaller ono running from it. Two
largo Roman houses with tessalated
payements, and site Of Pn amplitboatrc,
and portion Of the walls surrounding
the ancient capital, have also been dug
out. Several coins Of periods anterior
TO the christian era have been found,
and a brick with parts Of on inscrip.lon
upon il England has, in many parts,
relics ofthe Roman rule in that country.
and the exposure Of an entire city will,
tits thought, soon be added to the other
ouriosihes Of the days Of the Caesars.
Tho walls Of tho city, portion Of (which
have been exposed, are said. to have
been tlaeo miles in circumference.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
COMMERCIAL,

WlNNsBoRo, October 2.AColton-
294 nett cash, tax paid.
Country Flour, 38ia
Baltimore Flour $l4. l6 per barrel.
Lard, II to 30c per pound.
Corp, $l.55 q ITS per bushol.
Peas, sl.50 per bushel.
Bacon Sides, 27c per pound.
Shoulders, 23c. per pound.
Meal, Sl.75 IA l.So per bnshe.
Sorghum, soc per gallon.
Salt, S5.
Yarn, $3.50
Butter, 23c. per pound.
Eggs, ~ Is per dozen.
Tobacco, As to $l.lO per pound.
Gold, 4O
CHARLoTrf, Oct. !, ls66.-We
notice sales of few bales, at % a 32c.,
for old, tax paid.
New Flour, $l4asl6.00.
Bacon, 81 22c. per pound.
Corn, Sl.50 l.G0 per bushcl, good
supply.
Peas, $l.45 l.5O per buslel.
Meal, 81 10 u $l.75 per bu%hel.
Wheat, $3.50.
Oats, rs a 80 per bushcl.
Sorghum, soc. per gallon.
-~-o~,~~-~~~~~r~~-
COLUMBIA. Sept. ID Cotton, II to-
%, gold; % to %, currency.
Corn, $l.45 to l.60 per bushel.
Flour, $l2 to Is per barrel
Oats, 80 to lilo per bushel.
Peas, $500 to 2.25 per busheI
Hay, 81 25 to $50.
Rice, Rangoon. prime, II to lac;
Carolina Is to l6c.
Tobacco, t0c. to 200 per pound.
Coin, gold 43 to 44.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

THE UNIFORM FOR THE GENERAL
AND LIEUrENAY@G ENEnAI.-By War
Department Oalcr No. 73, the uni
form of the General and Lioutenant-
General of tho United States Army is
prescribed as follows:
For tho Gcncral-Thc same as q
Major-General, except that ON the coat
there shall be two rows of twelve but
tons each on tho breast placed by
fours, and on tho shoulder.straps and
epauletts four silver stars.
For the Lieutenant-G -Gcneral-The G
same as for Major-G encral, except
that on the shoulder-straps and epau-
lets there shall be three silver stars.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
Local Items,
bbery "A, Warming to Families.

Robbery "A, Warning to Families.
On Monday night, while the family
of Mrs. RosEBoRo was at supper, somo
one entered the front door of the
house and stole two fine quilts and
some specie and small amount Of
currency. 2
It is advisable that housckccpcrs'
keep a watch upon their front doors
after nightfall, as,thcrc ere vagabonds
at large
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

a rise or fall in market. Give tho
dato and tell thom what they can that
day buy those articles for. Away
with timidity and punctilious canton,
and let us hhve: the streets Of our old
burnt town alivo with wagons, and
honest ycomanry.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

able to the law, lot himhav tie beno-
III OF tho law. If there is any doubt
assto the probability of his conviction
Why detain him in prison Wo ad-
here to our first impressions, that the
ends Qf justice would be best subserv-
90, and the dignity of tho nation best
sustained, by opening the Adoors of
Fortress Monroe, and letting him 20
whithersoeyer he will. At any rate,
let hfssoasesbe dealt withpromptly.
Tho country is about.a as, weary of tho
s9bjeotas the priBonor is Fof his oapti-
vity."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

THE CASE OF MIR. DAvls.-The
Charleston Courier, Of Friday, says.
,I"From a private letter which we
have received from the estimablc wife Of
the distinguished prisoner at Fortress
Monroe, we learn with incxpressible re.
gret that his health continues to decline,
and that the pccmiary circumstances Of
his family are becoming embarrassing.
Nothing is known to Mrs. Davis, of the
probable future Of her husband, and we
confess to see little encouragement to
hope for his early release. 1t is now
rendered quite probable that his trial
for treason will never take place, and
there is but little danger to fear from
the 'assassinatiom charges after the Con.
over exposures which have been recently
made. Meanwhile, the prisoner is dy.
ing from confinement. and his family are
brought to the verge OF starvation
whilst the Government declines to re.
store him to Liberty and refuses to try
him. w
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

/ a. volcanic Island, ninety feet higl,
and 100 feet an circumference, was
thrown.ap in the Gulf nearth Florida
coast, on the I'd inst. u as', t.4 ~sD
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
Town Matters.

Town Matters.
Our merchants arc now receiving
new goods, cotton is coming in, new
stores arc going up, and all in all in u
business view seems more prosperous
than'tho uncertain issues of political
affairs. Success to everybody, say We,
who is seeking an honest living, and
may the latter not disappoint him.
Cotton.
The price of cotton in. this market
ought to encourage producers to pat
ronize it well. 1t sold yesterday for
295 cents, more than is paid in Colum-
bia for the earticle.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

The experiments, now in progress at For.
tress Monroe under the direction OF a
Board Of Engineer ofiiccrs, seem to in
dicate that the present manner of, build.
ing stone:and brick Notifications is but
a waste of time and material. Under
the blows of the projcctilss from the
smooth bore and rifled Rodman guns, the
iiron-clad granite target already shows
immense breaches in it, and arouud it
broken blocks OF stone and wrecked iron
bowels and .toggels. Fissures aud crew.
ices. with the projecting mortar, appear
in every direction above the iron arma.
t'ire, while the strong wall bulges out in
a manner almost imp osslblc to credit.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

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SALE OF LHE LARGEST FARm IN IL
LINoIs.-& few days ago Michael l..
Sullivant sold his farm of 900 acres,
lying six to ten miles sonth of this
place, to Mr.. Alexander, of Morgan
county, for seventeen dollars per acre
or three hundred and seventy-feur
thousand dollars, cash. Mr. .Alexan-
Eder also bought the stock, grit hay
and farming utensils on the place Of
Mr.. Sullivant, which made tho whole
amount of purchase money nearly OF
quite five hundred thousand dollars.
MIR. Sullivant has yet "place" of
forty-fve thousand acres in Iroquois
county, besides old land. Mr.. Alex
andcr will 'stock" tho 'sfarm" imme-
diately with Shree thousand OF more
head of cattle. IIc will ship five
hundred head per week to market from
this poiu. We "farm" out here, and
do business generally on largo scale.
-Homer Champion county, JouraaL
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
Now Advertisements.


In to-day's issue will Lo found an
extensive advertise mcnt from our fol-
low-citizen,. Jacob Wolfe, who has
bought out the large clothing and Dry
Goods establishment lately carried on
by MIR. Sailing Wolfe. We bcspcak
for Mr.. Wolfe full attendance Mt his
store, not only for his own sake, but
for that Of his BROTHER Mr.. Sailing
Wolfe, formerly of this place, but now
in Brooklyp, New York, and who c'x-
pended his fortune in a great measure
i'll building up the town. See Mr..
Wolfc's advertisement, and call and cx
anime his goods.
Don't omit to rcad'thc notice of the
Ladies' Fair to be held on the l7th
and 18th of this month, October,
Nor those of Mcssrs. Bacot, Rivers
& Co., where a great variety Of good,
and useful things can be found.
We call attention to the advertise
mcnt of Mcssrs. Egleston Il Co., who
have on hand as fine lot of tobacco
as was ever in this market. Among
this tobacco is some Spanish of extra
quality, also capital scgars and beau
tiful pipes.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03


A PEcULIAn CASE OF CONSCIENCE.
-The Washington ,Sw says:
"Thc Secretary of the Treasury has
received communication from an
anonymous correspondent Of Goldsboro.
n. o., enclosing two hundred dollars
in Confederate Treasury notes, which
the writer states was overpaid during
the ldst,yoar of tho rebellion, in some
Geal alings @ith.n n rebel dii06aftermaster
He being 4 Union man, lie Sdfd not ro-
turn tho money to tho rcbcl govern
ment, feeling that he was justifable,
under tho circumstances, in retaining
it: Surprising that the rebel debt
might possibly bc assumed by the
United States Government, he cnclos.
cs tho sum to the Treasury"
a popularity about this econ
science" business is that none of the big
thieves, of whom there are myriads,
seem to hcarkcn to tho "still small
voice." The returns to the Treasury
are all small, triAing sums, in many
cases q few cents, and Mt most few
dollars, and. in this case, absolutely
nothing moro than SO much waste pa.
,per.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
THE LADIES' FAIR.

IN Wednesday, October 18th, will open
" tho FAIR to be given by the Ladies,
for tho repair of the Presbyterian Church
On Thursday, tho 18th, doors open from
II o'clock to o'clock, p. NJ, for The ac-
commodation Of people from tho country
and again in the evening.
oct 2-f2xl
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

GEN. GRANT.--A Western writer
says thore is one thing connected with
Gen. Grant, that will roll down
through history like tho poals of a
grand old Cathedral bell on tho Sab
bath air. That is his speech at In
dianap6lis, when called upon to make
u speech to thetcrewd that had Just re-
fused TO hear the President and Sec
rotary Seward, and .other distin guish-
cd gentlemen. He appeared on tho
balcony--a silence like derth fell on
the vast concourse. He said:
: "Gentlemen! I am asha ned Of you!
Go home and be ashamed of your
Selves" )"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

AN EXPLOSIVE BuLLEr.-M. Fertui.
set, one Of the French lion hunters, who
rivals Gerard. has invented an explosive
bullet One ofihcm, Of the diameter
known i'll France as No. l6, blow up a
strong wooden box divided into three
compartments, reducing tito small spin.
ters. The SECOND, No. 8, penetrated
through the target made of fsLrong boards
joined together side by side, by means
OF heavy nails; and forming in the ag-
greegsate the thickness Of the, bulwarks Of
a frigate. This target was pierced, and
st the some time blown to fragments.
The third shot was aimed al - loaf Of
bread, which was blown to atoms. En-
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03
South Carolina Bank Notes.

For tho information of our reader s
who may have on hand any notes upon
the Banks named below, we give the
buying rates paid in Charlotte for the
same,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03


IuE EorINocTIAL SroRM.-The great
fall ol rain which continued Ill Indiana,
Illinois, Missouri and Ohio since Monday
last. is reported to be abating. Tho
course OF the rtorm was eastward, and
Pittsburg, Baltimore and Eastern Vir.
glnia goncrahy have bcon visited with
heavy rams. Scioto river in Ohio, rose
higher than it ever was before, and
Louisville, Kentucky, was completely
submerged. Several schooncrs were
driven ashore in Lake Michigan, and
several persons are reported to have
been drowned. Immense loss was IN
llicted in Indiana by the drowning of
stock, especially hogs in the river bot
tom lands. The damage throughout
the Mississippi valley is estimated by
millions Of dollars. Heavy as was the
storm with us, it is evident from all ac.
counts that we were far fTonp exper;eEc-
ing its full force, which seems TO have
been experienced west Of tho Allcgha.
nics. .-NeW York UcruM..
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-10-03

I - -StFf5ssH Hsts gaas s7saase
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-21
Annsenenrs-


NEW MErRopoLrrAr-Ave very fair
audience assembled last evening to Wit
ness the production Of the musical COM
edy of the Pet of the Peticoats, and the
farce of 40 and so. Both. pieces were
we'll presented and admirably played
throughout. Bella Golden personated
Paul " the Pet in an artistic and su-
perb manner. She wears the unmen-
tionabies in style to please us and the
rest of mankind. -
Tonight the elegant. comedy entitled
Masks and Faces win be presented for
the first time. Mrs. Golden sustaining
the arduous role Of Peg Warrington,
supported by the full strength Of the
talented dramatic corps. The evening
entertainment will conclude with the
amusing farce of the Youth That Never
Saw Woman, Bella Golden appearing
in her sunapproachable character Of
"Colin." Truly great bill. Letthere
be full house to greet the favorites.
They deserve it. .EeTIa ttt
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-21

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL.-There are
Eve Jail birds in charge of Capt. Darling
who made an attempt night be 5ore last
to break jail and effect their escape.
The Captain had been in the habit of
allowing them the freedom of the hall
sometimes, and they took advantage of
this freedom. From time to time as
opportunity offered, aided by the use of
chisel and an old file, which had prob.
ably been furnished BY some outsider,
they had gradually worked till they had
removed bricks nearly half through the
wall. The bricks had been taken up
from the floor of the hall, and the dirt
carefully removed together with the
bricks of the wall beneath the floor
The dirt and bricks were concealed in
the upper part Of the Jail, which it seems
they had access to. Capt Darling in.
forms MS that there was a preconcerted
plan on the part of the inmates, TO gao
| the jailer, effect their enterance through
the walls, and thus make their escape
out. These plans were all foiled by the
, vigilance of the Captain. One of th,
parties had procured a piece of woot
Dy some means, out of which he whit
tied a key in an ingenious manner
Precautions bave been taken to prsven
further operations.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-21
New York Markets.

NEW YoRK. February 20.
COTTON Is more active, and 1@2c better; 45c
for middilng.
FLOUR, common and inferior are dull and 1Oc
lower medium and good grades are steady, with
a moderate inquiry z 30@7 rs for extra State
20@S 55 for extra round hoop Ohio, and sO9
10 rs for trade brands, market closing dull.
WHISKY ia dull and nominal.
WHEAT 10 dull and lower for common grades
high grades are without decided change; 90 for
Chicago spring; l coal IS for Milwaukee Club,
and 61@I 20 for new amber Milwaukee
CORN Is without decided chan ge 719T4c for
unsound and 75@78o for sound mixed Western, Ia
store and delivered.
OATS are little irmer; 3s@45c for uhsound
and 53@54c for sound Western.
COFFEE is dull for clmmon and firm for good.
SUGAR is quiet at 1870 for Cuba Muscovado;
Havana lie. 4f.eH stE
MOLAsSEs quiet New Orleans GOAL o.
PETROLEUM is dull ct z9(930c for crude and
45@47c for refined in bond. % ~
FORK is heavy and lower; % 50@29 90 for
new mess, closing at % 561z cash; 2S O092S 25
for old mess 20 5092l 90 for prime, and % cog
% so for prime mess.
LARD is decidedly higher held at 161<@Iss<c.
BUTTER is steady at 229S5c for Ohio and $50
45c for State.
prime.
STERLING ig more active and hrmer at 1857
SGOI0 ia without decided change, opening at
1867 and closing Mt 1874.
u, 3. STOCKS are M9Z better.
STOCKS are heavy; U. y. 6s OF 81, registered
1O41L: 5.2Os coupons Of g. 1857; do, registered,
of 81 IO31I: do. coupons of '64, lob; s1U-40s,
coupons, 9i1z; z 30s, Sd series, 9913.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1866-02-21
Local Notices.

GAS FIxTUREs--GAs-FITTISG.-We
called at the gas Office of our friend
Ronald Fisher yesterday, and took
look at his gas fixtures, globes, &c. Mr..
F. is an experienced workman and mas
ter of his trade. His work in fitting gas
and steam-pipes cannot be excelled, and
he is fully prepared to do all sorts of
work in his line, in the best and most
durable style. He has on hand full
stock of everything that appertains to
bis line of business, and does his work
at the most reasonable rates for com
petent mechanic If you have a job of
gas fitting, Or anything in his line, you
cannot do better than to employ him, as
we feel sure he will give entire satisfac-
ton. a - '..'.,.