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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

GROWTH OF TIE CATnoLIcs.-The Cdth0{ic
World says that within the last fifty years no
Church has been so prosperous in the United
States: -s,s-
"About two thousand churches and chapeIs
have been built; an increase Of one thousand
and eight hundred clergymen-mostly from
abroad-one hundred and sixty schools estab"
lishcd for tho G~~I L. A--:-:-e-Vf1t v0yo
anu 0o,UUU girls. Moreover, there existed in
1857 sixty-six asylums, with 1862 orphans
of both sexes; twenty-six hospitals, with three
thousand beds; four insane as ylums, besides
many other charitable institutions, all estab-
lished and supported BY the private charity
of Catholics"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

ABSENCE OF MIND.-A remarkable case of
absence of mind occurred at the residence OF
one of our most hospitahle citizens last eve-
ming. A friend Of well-known bibulous pro-
pensities had no sooner entered the room than
he was asked to take drink. Thank YOU" !"
said the guest, throwing bis hat into the fire
and quieteIy placing quid Of tobacco on ia.
ole near by. This isthe most remarkable case Of
absence of mind that we have ever been call
ed upon to record. Express.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

It has been decided by the Secretary of the
Treasury that it is the duty Of the maker of
an instrument to afix and cancel the stamp
required thereon. If he neglects to do so,
the party for whose use it is made may stamp
it before it is used but in no case can 1t be
legally used without stamp. An instru-
ment subject to stamp duty, but ISSUED, and
used unstamped. prior to August l, 1866,
may be rendered valid by stamping it as re-
quired by section 163 Of the act Of June 90,
1854; ifissued since, the case falls under Sec
ton l58 of said act of March 5, 1855,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

RAISE FRUlT.-The South is constantly de-
voting more attention to fruit raising. We
hope this spirit ofimprovemcnt will c,ntinue
to increase until we shall be entirely indepen-
dent of importations from abroad. In no de-
partment of horticulture has more interest
been manifested than in grape growing. A
little attention and expense would enable al
most every family to sip the pure juice OF
this delicious and healthlul fruit 'under their
own vine and fig tree" Indeed, we hope to
see more attention bestowed upon the culture
of all the various fruits which flourish in this
climate. It will prove highly profitable as q
business, and assume great importance, in a
few Years.-Southern Cultivat0r.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21
A 1.++or from Son Francisco sneaks of clus

A letter from San Francisco speaks Of clus'
ters of the Tokay grapes there last year, weigh
ing eight and half pounds each. One man
raised one hundred and slxty-three varieties
of grapes last year Apples fifteen inches in
circumference and weighing twenty ounces,
are frequently seen, and the writer asserts
that he saw sample lot of Bartlett pears on
one stem grown on a graft put in last Febru-
ary, by Daniel Flint, Of Sacramento. This
cluster weighed just twelve pounds, or one
pound each on the average.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21
->&>%
DolNG WELL.-The Livingston (Ala.) Jour
on7 of Tho 00tb covc,

DolSG WELL.-The Livingston (Ala.) Jour-
nal, of the Goth, says:
We have made it point to inquire of our
planting friends relative TO the working of the
freedmen, and are glad to learn that as gen.
eral thing they are conducting themselves
well. Some report them working better than
ever before. We find that they are doing
best where they have an interest in the crop.
There is no doubt but this is the best way to
contract with them. Each succeeding days
work increases their interest in their work
and lessons the probability of their abandon
ing their contract. We predict that wher
"picking time" comes, and the hands realize
that every lock of cotton is money to them
the fields will be picked cleaner than ever be-
fore. The freedmen have "a good thing" il
they will only "save it."
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

A wicked "Copperhead" sends the follow
ing resolution to Congress, as an embodiment
OF hose offered by Sumner:-Res0loed, That
the Government was established for the benz.
fl of Massachusetts, and the Republican par
ty: that no one else has any rights that we
are bound to respect, except gentlemen of
African scent.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21
--A@A

JOBS TURKEY-As the most of US are now
very rich in poverty, and as the answer, 81
am as poor as Jobs turkey" is ringing in our
ear on every hand, we ask from our learned
friends an answer to these questions which
have been propounded to US: In what consis
ted the poverty of Jobs turkey? Did it con
sist in its being denuded of feathers, or in its
being lamentably deficientin flesh? Perhaps one
of our learned professors, who is to show us
that ducks have teeth, and that certain snakes
have feet, can decide these turkey questions
We expect and will communicate answers.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

Three venerable ladies still survive who were
of the choir of young girls that dressed in white,
greeted Washington as he entered Trenton, in
1856, on his way to assume the Presidency, and
xho strewed his pathway with flowers. One yet
lives in Trenton, another is the mother Of the
Hon. Mr.. Chestnut, formerly Senator from South
Carolina, and the third Mrs Sarah Hand, resides
in Cape Nay county, New Jersey.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

A teacher in negro school, in Farmvillc Va
named J. W. Davis, got nicely thrashed day OF
two ago, by sensible Federal soldier, named
Allan, for uttering seditious speeches. telling the
negroes they were as good as the whites, if moi
better. Served him right.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

At one of the Paris theatres the spectator
is shown the mode of dressing from the Crea-
ton to the present day, and living models
walk out ofa huge book Of fashion to Illus
trate the different periods.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

The wealthiest congregation in New York
city, perhaps in the whole country, is that OF
the Church If the Ascension (EpiscopaD IN
the Filth Avenue. Their aggregate y ONE
la@t year is shown by the official rctu S to
have been eighteen million dollars.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

The Abbcvile ''Pr cSS" says that the Cen
eral Board of Commissioners Of Roads assessed
the road and bridge tax Of that District at
$4,000!
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

The steam ship London, for Melbourne,
had foundered at sea. Two hundred and seven
ty lives, we're lost, and only nineteen saved.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

Rich BALE OF CoTToN.-Many cotton
bales arriving in New York have to be over
hauled, dirt and stain cotton thrown out, and
then rebaled. The other day, two laborers,
in the discharge of this duty, found. in one of
the bales, $27, 900 in gold. One of them pro-
posed to the other to divide and keep mum,
but the other said he would report to the
"boss," The purchaser of the cotton claimed
the gold, and the seller claimed it, because
the cotton was not delivered, ard for other
reasons: aud probably the court viii decide to
whom this rich mine belongs, The purcha-
ser gave the two laborers $400 each in green.
backs.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

A Northern paper mentions that the off,.
GERS of regiments discharged at Camp Cad
wallader, near Philadelphia, have generally
brought with them from the South young col-
ored men, who acted in the capacity of ser
wants Most of the officers upon being mus
tered out Of service, left for their homes, with
out making any provision for the ''contra-
band" The latter have been hanging idly
about the camp, and the officers in charge
complained to the police. Eighteen Of the
blacks were taken into custody. Their ages
range from fourteen to twenty. seven years.
Alderman FlrcH sent the party to Moyamen'
sing prison as yagrauts. =
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

False announcements Oi Marriages are punlShed
by h"c oi :,,'1 apd live years oil ''4uod' IN
FLMEs Niv4mtA.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21
NUMBER 8.

PROPOSED Re UNION OF TIE TWO FIkGINIAs.-
The Legislature Of Virginia has taken the
first step toward attempting the restoration
Of the ancient boundaries of the Old Domin-
ion. We learn from the Richmond paper
that the resolutions in favor of reunion which
have been reported from the Select Committee
Of the House of Delegates, provides for the ap-
pointment of Commissioners to proceed forth,
with to the seat Of government of West Vir-
ginia for the purpose of communicating with
the Governor and General Assembly of that
State, with authority to treat on the subject
of the restoration Of the State of Virginia to
its ancient jurisdiction and boundaries; with
authority, also, to treat with the autholities
of West Virginia for the adjustment of the
public debt of Virginia, due or incurred pre-
yious to the dismemberment of the State.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-02-21

Dr.. Mott was President of Union College for
62 years.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

~ The Prussian correspondent
of the London Times writes that
many officers and men in the Prus-
sian cavalry were victims to terrible
sword cuts, which, coming down upon
the shoulder, cut clean through the
shoulder blade, and often deep down
into the body-swful memorials Of
the strength of arm of the iron-cased
Austrian horsemen.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

nas Among the new inventions is
a button which is fastened to cloth
without thread. II is said to consist
solely of button with wire, to be
inserted in the cloth like corkscrew,
and then pressed down fiat, SO as to
form ring to hold the button to its
place. AS this invention will enable
every man to keep his buttons
on his shirt himself, it is calculated
TO do away with wives alto
gether.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18
Fred. I'D. TssasasNrd.

TJHHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
4 friends and the public generally, that he has
increased his facilities for doing business and Is
now fully prepared to execute all orders for manu-
featuring and repairing all kinds of
CARRIAGES,
BUGGTES,
WAGONS,
CARTS AND
WHEELWRIGHT WORK.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

A G1n STAND AND 1000 CORDS OF WooD
FOR sALE.--Our friend, N. Birmingham ia
the man to furnish the particulars rs to
the above. See his advertisement.
BY the way, We are glad to notice that
Birmingham has come off conqueror in
that severe tussle he lately had with the
cholera giant, and that he is able to be
shout and attend to his commercial avoca-
tions once more.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

REHovED.-Bogel Julius C.). having
handsomely fitted up his new mercantile
stand on Main street, adjoining the Advo-
cate office, gives notice, through our adver-
Using columns, that he has removed his
store thereto. Call round there every body
see how prim he looks in his new estab-
lishment.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

CoTToN" Planters are referred
to our friend Jsckson's advertising notices
this day, advising them OF certain articles
which they are specially interested in
namely, Baling and Rope and the cele-
DRAFTED "Arrow Tie''-a cheap efectual
and convenient substitute for rope. The
aArrow Tien is becoming more and more
popular, and deservedly so.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18
TUESDAY, :::::::::::::::::sEPT. IS, 1856

new Mus1c.-Heroman has been getting
in alot of new songs and instrumental
pieces, besides complete assortment OF
musical merchandise at his Book and Mu-
sic Depot. Soc advertiser emit.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18
Goufatiolral, 81.
Young Ladies' Collegiate Institute
READVILLA SEMINARY,
BATON ROUGE, LA.

READvILLA SEMINARY,
BATON ROUGE, LA.
THIS INSTITUTIONS is now thoroughly organized
aud in successful operation, with steady increase
of pupils Its primary design is to prepare young
Ladies for the varied walks Of life, and 81 sne
same time to furnish them genial home, ana
meet the wants Of parental solicitude. In otner
words, it is intended to be
A Family School Of the Highest Urdef'
The instruction ia adapted to the age, capacity,
attachments, peculiarties and designed vocation
of the pupils. Individual wants are met. Pnpis
are not improperly classified for the sake Of dmin-
ishing the labor of the teachers. Thorongh'aess
and accuracy is the basis of all good schoarsmp'
and therefore is strictly enforced. The ot3eet 10
SO to elucdate every lesson as to clear up all ai'
cuties dspel all vagueness Of idea, and cause me
pupil to feel that she is making progress. Ins
Principal, also Ia engaged In teaching, and every
thing connected with the Educational Depart'
ment, is under her personal and constant super"
vision. k5st-4lHlfi
The discipline is mild and parental, relying
chiefly upon personal influence and example
moral suasion more or less pointed, and monthly
reports to parents or guardians. y0.7
The Boarding Department Is under the imme-
date supervision of Mrs. M. j. MoETEfTH-a lazy
admirably qualified for the situation, who VIII, sc
all times use her utmost endeavors TO render the
| home of those placed under her charge, second
only to the one they have left-and In all things
to make them happy and contented.
TERMS:
/ e Il
| Board, with furnished rooms, and tuition In
| the English branches, $40 permonth--$12O In adj
4 vance. @ 43tfs'
Day scholars, So per month. fHGH VT
| Ancient ana Modern Languages, $3 per month
Music, with use Of instruments, Us per month
Ornamental branches, at Instructors prices.
Books, Music and Stationery--cash, at sta
| toners charges.
Pupils will furnish themselves with sheets, tow
| els and table napkins.
The next session will commence on the FIRST
| MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER. ..
For further information in reference to the In
/ stitution, address @ ali
MRS. BELLE w. SMITH,
| Principal,
june2s Box No. 207, Baton Rouge, La.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18
&l5oo PER YEAR.-ws want

44DAaabA@S@ FER AEAN'-We Want
Agents everywhere to sell our IMPROVED $40 Sew
ing Machines. Three new kinds. Under and up
per feed. sent on tiial. Warranted i've years,
above salary or large commissions paid The
ONLY machines sold in the United States for less
than $40, which are fully licensed by Iososs
Wheeler do Wilson, Grocer d Baker, Singer d Co.,
and Bdcllelder. AN other cheap machines are
tufJ5ngenents and the seller or user are liable
to arrest, fine and imprisonment Illustrated
circulars sent free. Address or call upon SHAW
4 CLARK, at Biddeford, Maine, or Chicago, Ill.
une2-tw&w6m%
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WANTED

A aENTS-$75 to 5000 per month for Gentle
"A men, and S75 for Ladies', everywhere, to In
troduce the Common Sense Family Sewing Ma
chine, improved and perfected. 1t will hem, fell,
stitch, quilt, bind, braid. and embroider beauti-
fully-price only $20-making the elastic lock
stitch, and fully warranted tor three years. We
pay commission, from which twice that amount
can be made. Address or call on O. BOWER
co, Office no. 255 South Fifth Street, philadel-
phia, Pa. All letters answered promptly, with
circulars and terms. sept1-Im
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18
ACADEMY FOR BOYS,
Corner of Fifth and Laurel Streets

BATON ROUGE, LA.
NTEssRs. A. B. PAYNE and Il. D. WILSON
iYl propose to open on the first Monday IN sep
TENDER an Academy for Boys, in the same build.
ing formerly used by Mr.. PAYNE. The course OF
instruction embraces the Greek and Latin Lam
guaees, together with all the branches Of thor.
ough English education. A limited number OF
B0ardsrs will be received into the family OF sne
of our Prnci pals-Mr. z. D. WILSON.
TEgMs--Day Scholars IS and IS per month.
For further particulars, apply to either Of tne
"princinaIs. A. b. PAYNE,
aug21-2m II. ID. WALSoN.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18
The Gazette h Got1et

Contracting Rates for the Tri-Wee1'y'
.. (oNE sQuARE IS rEs LINES on LEss)
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For Safe.

@OR ACRES OF COTTON LAND on Bayou
fUO ColyelI, ten miles from the steamboat
from the line of the contemplated Railroad from
Baton Rouge to New Orleans. On the place there
is Dwelling, Gin and Corn Mll-fne stock Of
Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, and Farming Utensils.
Place we.-watered. For particulars, apply to
W. w. McMAIN,
aug7 Real Estate Broker,
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

DAINTSi PAINTS ll-Parties desiring to im-
il prove their property by painting, will find 1t
to their interest to call at my store and purchase
their Paints at New Orleans rates
sePt5 JULIUS Q B0GEL
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18

- A building is to be erected in
New York, the exterior is of which,
will be vitrifed, so as to resemble
glazed pottery.
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lost or .WIsEnId.

ETyHE following described PRoMIssoRY NOTE
BATON ROUGE, January 9th, 1876
On demand, promise to pay tho order Of sam
r. Greves, the sum of One Hundred Dollars, being
a deficiency of this amount in payment of the
stoney Point place, this day purchased by me-
II. v. PIERSON
The public are cautioned against trading for
Sid note.
septl1-3t SAM'L. p. GREVES.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-09-18


CARTS AND
WHBELWRIGHT WORK.
PLOWs! PLOWS!!
PLows,
HARNESS AND
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
of every description made of the best material
and workmanship.
IRON IRON
have on hand and will continue TO keep full
assortment of IRON, of the best quality, including
PLOUGH SLAB,
BAR AND
LAY IRON
ALSO, FOR SALE:
ONE LIGHT WAGON,
ONE LIGHT DKAY,
ONE FINE BARoUCHE, nearly new.
ONE NO TOP BUGGY,
TWO CARYALLS,
Suitable for Butcher or
Peddler Wagons.
ALSO, ON HAND:
JAPAN VARNIsH,
- = spoKEs,
HUBS,
BENT SHAFTS
And other material, which offer to the trade at
New Orleans prices.
ALSO:
LIGHTNING RODS AND
CHAIN PUMPS.
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Cheap EEOaae esge0ds !!

r WILL sell tract of eight hundred sSggR
/ acres of unimproved land, lying within sTs 4Sa@
6 miles of the city of Baton Rouge, in lots
of hundred acres each. This will afford small
capitalists a splendid opportunity to purchase
comfortable hoHesteads, aud to make safe and
profitable investments Of their means. Its tim
Der Cash, gum, poplar, and white and red oak,
will alone realize four or five times the purchase
money.
Terms-part cash. balance in equal payments
qriozt interest in one, two and three years. Call
and examine plat Of survey, &c. --5fv-
w. W. McMAIN,
aup4 Real Estate Broker.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-08

and, then raising his vorce, he exclatm-
ed-"Long live General Baez, President
Of the Dominican Republic!,> AS these
words resounded through the hall, a
scene of utter confusion ensued. The
Ministers abandoned their seats, and in
terror, sought protection in the houses
of the French, italian and English
Consuls. Cabral, however, appeared in
public, and declared that If the popular
voice and welfare demanded the rule OF
Baez he would gladly give his consent.
The popular feeling now turned in IA
vor Of Cabral, and he retained power
for several weeks. The mysterious man
who had frightened the Congress soon
appeared again. He proved to be Gen.
eral Pedro Guillermo, and managed SO
as to have himself appointed Dictator
until Baez should arrive. An election
was held on the 14th of December by
the Constitutional Assembly, unani-
mously appointing Buenaventura Baez
President of the Dominican Republic.
Cabral has accepted military position
under the Government, of which Gull
lermo, the mysterious man, il the prac-
tical head.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-08

We devote large portion of our space,
this morning, to Virginian matters. We
give the details of the Pollard-Tyler af-
fray in the rotunda of the Capitol at
Richmond last Friday. The parties
were taken to the bar of the house, and
each in turn made a statement. These
statements, together with the newspaper
accounts of the difficulty between the
editors, are given. The accused were
taken before the House again on Satur-
day, and after a protractsd hearing, Mr..
Tyler was acquitted by a unanimous
vote, Mr.. Coleman was discharged by a
majority vote, and Mr.. Pollard's case
was held for action to-day. We also
give Gov. Peirpoint's letter, covering an
account of his visit to Washington to
induce the Secretary Of the Treasury to
postpone the collection of the direct tax
now due in Virginia. The next matter
given, is letter from the President of q
Richmond National Bank in reply to
some remarks of Mr.. Gilmsr in the
Senate, together with that Senator's re-
tort Tomorrow night there Is to be a
meeting in Richmond on the subject Of
high rents. So much for Virginia, to-
to-day.