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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01
THOnle Journal.

An intelligent London CORES
pondent Of the New York Herald,
writing on the 9Th of March, says:
I am inclined to think if we get
things settled in America, and ar
range urdifferences with England
before the end Of this year, that
the. next European mania for spec
ulation may turn toward the Uni
ted States, very likely to the pur-
chase Of Southern lands, and grand
plans of emigration. In another
year something must be done with
the vast accumulation Of money
now lying idle here and on the
continent. The United States is
in high favor. If we have no
serious mishap, this will increase.
The lavish expenditures Of Ameri-
cans in Paris and elsewhere, backed
as it is in most cases by unqucs-
toned and rapidly acquired wealth,
is making a serious impression up
on Europeans.
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Special Notice.

This is to certify that Jemime Stewart, a
Mulatto. girl l2 years old is regularly bound
to me for seven years as an apprentice
She was stolen away By one freed woman,
Julia Stewart in November last, and hired
out BY the said Julia Stewart The said
girl has been in the employment of w H.
Folk during her absence from me, he has
been notified to discharge and send home
the said girl. Now: I hereby forwarn all
persons, white or colored from hiring, em-
blowing or OBTAINING the said Jemime Stew
art under full penalty of the law.
April II l6 st. MICHAEL WEhTS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01
WANTED.
Notice.

Theodore Gouin and James Mcintosh, both
of the Town Of Newberry, in the State of
South Carolina, have formed limited part
nership for the transaction Of a General Drug
Business, at Newberry, South Carolina, un~
der the partrership name aud style of T.
Gouin, in which Theodore Gouin is gene
raj partner and James Mcintosh is a special
partner to carry on which partnership bus
ineSs James Mcintosh has contributed two
thousand dollars, and which partnership
and continues until the expiration Of three
months after one partner has given notice to
the other of his intention to dissolve the
partnership. JAMES MCINTOSH.
Dec 276 T. GOUIN.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01

A long time ago, a little boy
twelve years old, on his way to
Vermont, stopped at a country
tavern and paid for his lodging
ard breakfast by saving wood,
instead Of asking it as a gift. Fifty
wears later the same boy passed
the same little ian as George Pea
body, the banker, whose name is
the synonym Of magnificent char
ities-the honored Of two hcmis-
phercs.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01

and who after his State seeded,
fed or clothed a son in the Con-
federate army, is disfranchised !
But the man whose whole life
may have been spent in treason
able efforts to destroy the Union
and involve the.country in a bloody
civil war, who was leading mem
Der Of the Secession Convention,
and afterwards a distinguished
General in the Confederate army,
hurting his command against the
United States forces in hundred
bloody fields Of battle, is not dis
franchised, unless he had previously
taken an oath to support the Con-
stitution Of the United States !
There are many instances Of this
character which might be men
toned, showing the injustice and
folly Of this disfranchisement. 1t
is believed that neither Gems.
Beauregard, Hill, Magruder, or
Gen Lee himself, the illustrious
commander-in-chief Of the Confed-
crate forces, is disfranchised. But
the humble Union magistrate, who
relieved the distressed Of a son or
friend in the Confederate army, IS
disfranchised!
There is not the remotest hope
or probability Of the Southern
States being restored to the Union
till after the next Presidential elec-
tion. Why, then, shall we volun-
tarily degrade ourselves, and give
up Our dearest political rights for
a 2elusion ? Ifdishonor must come,
do not embrace it. If we are to
wear manacles, let them be put on
by our tyrants, not by ourselves.
If a man threatens to kick you,
selfrespect would forbid your ex-
posing your person to him and
asking him to kick you at once
and be done with it. We have
lived already two years under
military rule, in great poverty and
distress, and have been cheered
all the time by the consciousness
that we are not q degraded, though
a conquered people.-We can con-
tinue to live in the same way two
years longer, or, if need be, ten
years, and feel a pride in knowing
that we have maintained our
honor, and made every effort pos
sible to preserve our freedom and
constitutional rights. A man who
feels that he has dishonored him
self, is lost and so it is with a
people.
Let US live quietly and peace
ably, attending diligently to our
various vocations in life-obeying
patiently the powers that be; but
never think of voluntarily voting
away our rights as a State or our
honor and freedom as men. Let
US trust in a returning sense of
justice on the part Of our oppres-
sors, which sooner or later must
come. Have patience, forbearance
and long suffering. The Southern
States fought four long bloody
years for what they believed to be
a sacred right proclaimed by all
the American people in their De-
claration OF Independence. Can
they not now afford to live four
years longer out Of that Union,
rather than sacrifice their honor,
their rights as States, and the great
republican principles offreedom
B.F. PERRY.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01

The Folly OF THE DAY.-There
is a dreadful ambition abroad for
being "genteel." We keep up ap-
pearances too often at the expense
of honesty and, though we may
not be rich yet we must seem to
be respectable" though only in
the meanest sense,-in mere vul-
gar show. We have not the cour-
age to 60 patiently onward in the
condition Of life in which it has
pleased God to call us but must
needs live in some fashionable
state, to which we ridiculously
please to call ourselves, and all to
crafty the vanity Of that unsub-
stantial, gcnteel world, Of which
we form a part. There is a con-
stant struggle and pressure for
front seats, in the social amphi-
theatre in the midst Of which all
noble, self-denying resolves is trod-
den down, and many fine natures
are inevitably crushed to death.
What waste, what misery, what
bankruptcy, come from all this
ambition to dazzle others with
the glare Of apparent worldly sue
cess, we need not describe. These
mischievous results show them
selves in a thousand ways,-in the
rank frauds committed by men
who dare to be dishonest, but dc
not dare to seem poor and in the
desperate dashes at fortune, in
which the pity is not so much for
those who fail, as the hundreds of
innocent families who are so often
involved in their ruin.
Home Journal.
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Military Orders.

We make the following extracts
of general interest from General
Orders No, II and Special Orders
No. %, issued, on Monday last, by
General Sickles :
General Orders No. 12.]
PAR. X. The sale Of spiritious
liquors by any person or persons
to soldiers, sailors, or marines in
the service of the United States,
is hereby prohibited and any per-
son so offending, procuring for, or
giving away to any soldier, sailor,
or marine, any spirituous liquors,
will be brought to trial before
military tribunal, and shall be
fined in a sum not exceeding 500,
nor less than $50, or imprisoned
for a period not exceeding two
months. And any person giving
information of any violation Of
this order, shall, upon conviction
Of the person accused, be entitled
to receive one-fourth Of the fine
imposed and collected.
Post Commanders will require
sherif5s, deputy sherifS, constables,
and the police force within their
commands, to report to them any
violation of military orders, and
arrest the guilty parties.
PAR. XI. Post Commanders will
exercise a supervision over all
magistrates, sheriffs, deputy She
riffs, constables and police within
their commands, and will, when
ever necessary for the preserva-
tion of order and the efficient dis
charge Of their duties, assume
command Of the police force.
The Military Sub-Districts Of
North and South Carolina are
discontinued.
The territory embraced within
this command is divided into
Posts as follows
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01
LEWIS BUTLER,
FASHIONABLE BARBER and
HAIR DRESSER,

RESPECTFULLY announces to the gen.
tlemen of Newberry, that he has opened at
the old shop, opposite the Court House,
and next to Messrs. l. N. Subcr & Co.,
where be will be happy to wait upon all in
the exercise of his profession. His object
is to please the most fastidious taste, and
the keeping of his shop shall be after the
most unexceptionable style.
Shaving, Trimming, Shampooing, and
HaiFdying executed in the most approved
manner. Jan. 234-tf.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-01

vile, to embrace the State Districts
of Spartanburg and Union; to be
commandedby Brevet Lieutenant
Colonel J. n. Andrews, Captain
9Th Infantry.
10. The Military Post Of Ches-
ter, to embrace the State Districts
Of York, Chester, Fairfield and
Lancaster ; to be commanded by
Brevet Major D. D. Lynn, Captain
9Th Infantry. Headquarters at
Chester.
Especial Orders No. 23.]
PAR. 1, Special Orders, No. 21,
current series, from these Head
quarters, which establish Pro-
vost Court within the Military
Post of Aiken, S. c., are hereby so
modified that no sentence affect
ing the liberty of any person shall
be excused until it is approved by
the Commanding General; and it is
further ordered, that white per-
sons charged with murder, man
slaughter, rape or arson on the
person or property of persons Of
color, and persons Of color charged
with like offences against the per-
sons or property Of white persons,
will be brought to trial before g
Military Commission the accused
will be taken into military custo-
dy, and the evidence in the case,
with charges, forwarded to these
Headquarters.
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l. The Military Post of Char
lesion, to embrace the State Dis
tricts of Charleston, ColIeton, and
Berkeley, and the adjacentislands;
to be commanded by Brevet Brig
adier-General II. B. Clitz, Lieuten-
ant-Colonel 9Th Infantry. Head
quarters at Charleston, S. G.
Garrison Headquarters, and Com
panies a, D, F, and I, 9Th Infan-
try, and Companies D, and F, 10th
Infantry.
2. The Military Post Of Hilton
Head, to embrace the State Dis
trict of Beaufort and adjacent is
lands to be commanded by Bre-
vet Captain James Chester, 1st
Lieutenant Sd Artillery. Head
quarters at Hilton Head.
3. The Military Post Of George
town, to embrace the State Dis
tricts Of Georgetown and Horny !;
to be commanded by Brevet Major
E. W. H. Reed, Captain 8th In
fantry. Headquarters at George
town, S. G.
4. The Military Post of Aiken,
to embrace the State Districts of
BarnweII and Edgefeld to be
commanded by Brevet Major L.
Walker, Captain 9th Cavalry.
Headquarters at Aiken, S. G.
5. The Military post Of Darling
ton, to embrace the State Districts
Of Williamsburg, Clarendon, Mar
ion, Darlington, Marlboro and
Chesterfield, to be commanded by
Captain H. S. Hawkins, 9Th In
fantry. Headquarters at Darling
ton, S. G.
6. The Military Post of CoIum-
bia, to embrace the State Districts
of Orangeburg, Sumter, Kershaw,
Richland and Lexington f.; to be
commanded by Brevet Brigadier-
General J. D. Green, Colonel 9Th
Infantry. Headquarters at Co.
lumbia, S. G.
7. The Military Post Of New
berry, ito embrace the State Dis
tricts Of Newberry, Laurens and
Abbeville ; to be commanded by
Brevet Major J. M'CIeary, Cap
tain 9th Infantry. Headquarters
at Newberry, S. G.
8. The Military Post Of Ander.
son, to embrace the State Dis,
tricts of Anderson, Greenville and
Pickens to be commanded by
Brevet Licutenant-Colonel A. T
Smith, Captain 8th Infantry
! Headquarters at Anderson, S. {.
., The Military Post Of Union.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17

one of the most useful and energetic
| friends of the Wilmington ana Weldon
| Railroad Company since its very existence
as a corporation and his energy and zeal
in the cause of internal Improvements con-
ributed in no small degree to the success
nj Inauguration and consequent compile
ton of the North Carolina Railroad.
His numerous personal and private chart
ties have given gladness to many hearts, and
the evidences Of his public benefcence to
pur city are now standing mementoes of
his generous liberality.
A Citizen of eminent usefulness, a Gen
5leman of honor and perfect integrity of
character, a Christian, who has SO lived
tmong US as to give every assurance that
he has secured the future rewards of the
just, his memory should long be cherished
by our people.
The following interesting particulars OF
Mr.. Dickinsons connection with, and SER
vices to, the Wilmington and Weldon Rail-
road are furnished by friend who has had
long official relations with him in that Com
pany:
1.-THE last survivor of the original Board
of Directors of the Wilmington and Raleigh
Railroad Company has passed away to his
final account.
"On the 18th day of March, 1886, the
Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad Com
pany was organized by the election Of the
following named gentlemen to manage It's
affairs L. b. DUDLEY, President ANDREW
n / AC
AARON LAZARUS, ALEXANDER ANDERSON,
VIM B. MEAREs, z. X. DICKINSON, JAS.
OWEN, r. FL. CowAN, and THos. Ii. WRIGHT
Directors.
From that date to the day of his death,
Mr.. Dickinson was without interruption,
Director, and frequently acted as President
of the Road.
"Thus has passed away the last survivor
Of that noble band of public spirited gen
tlemen who pledged so much Oh their
II cans to the accomplishment of the great
work of constructing line OF railway from
the waters OF the Cape rear to those OF the
Roanoke. more than 100 miles. Amongst
the foremost IN energy, activity, as we'll as
in Hberality-in proportion to his means
was Mr.. Dickinson, III subscribing, as he
dad, $25, 900 to the capital stock. Gov.
Dudley and Mr.. Lazarus, the wealthiest
men of the day, only exceeded him by
S., 600.
1.-THE writer of this notice had the plea
sure of listening to a detailed narrative from
the lips of Mr.. Dickinson, of the arduous
work of completing the Herculean task that
they had undertaken.
For more than Mirty-One years continu-
ously has Mr.. Dickinson been director of
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
Company We think no road in the coun-
try can produce q like record and GER
tainly no other can present one who has
more faithfully served a corporation of
which he was Director"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17
The crop Prospects.

We have conversed with an intelligent
gentleman, in whom we have implicit con
fdence, who has recently made O toul
through the principal portions of Darling
ton, Chester, Marion and Sumter districts.
South Carolina, and portion of AnsoI
county, North Carolina and from the infor
nation he gives us, we are led to believe
that the present prospects for good crol
of Cotton are very favorable. The plant was
in many instances up, and doing we'll, and
where it was not already up, it was coming
up finely. Some apprehension was felt on
account of the late heavy rain, but that
seems to have been dispelled in a great
measure. The rain does not appear to have
been so destructive as was first feared.
From present appearances and from all
or informant could learn, land he took
pains in posting himself,) we may at least
hope for a good crop this year. The wheat,
III the upper country, was never known to
be better, and if no fatality to this latter
crop should happen before harvest, we
shall, with the prospects before Us, reap
the best harvest known for many season.
There has been a very heavy outlay made
by the farmers in the way of fertilizers
The only fault to be found with our farm
ers, particularly in the cotton regions OF
South Carolina, is, that they pay but little
attention to the importance Of raisin grain
and other provisions. This is to be re-
GREETED, but Of course every farmer knows
what appears to be best for himself, and we
do not know that We have any right to adj
wise otherwise. We are highly pleased to
hear the favorable prospects before us.
We regret to learn from Our friend, that
there is considerable restitution in Sum
ter district, for the want Of food amongst
the poorer classes. To alleviate this con-
dition, we have seen i'll the papers that aid
had been rendered them but of course that
aid had not been received to the extent that
was reuuisite The want of food and raj
ment in any section Of the South is mainly
attributable to the fact that the cotton re-
gions consult more the dimes to be real
lied from cotton, than they do the inner
man of the helpless. When our people
learn to produce food together with cotton,
they will have arrived at a point in which
they are as yet infants. We hope they will
not remain infants many more years,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17
Colored Mass Meeting.

We copy with much pleasure, as request
ed, from the Petersburg Iuder, the sub
joined letter from the colored citizens of
the counties of Edgecombe and Nash, in
viting ex-Governors Wise and Vance, and
the Rev. Henry Williams, Jr., to address
them upon the political questions of the
day, and unite with them in expressing the
hope that these distinguished gentlemen
will comply with the invitation. Our ne
groes have heard so much from irresponsi-
bic speakers, as devoid of character as they
are of talents, that they are becoming ia
turally FESTIVE and impatient to hear from
distinguished gentlemen of the South
men whose characters are known and
whose words can be relied upon.
The evil effects of the incendiary haran-
cues by which the colored people of certain
portions of the South have been deceived
and led astray, have already eliminated in
riots in Richmond, Charleston and New
Orleans. If this class of our people are
left to the tender mercies of these political
emissaries, they will become idle and law.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17
Death OF p, x. Dickinson.

This community has sustained the loss
of one of her most worthy and respected
citizens in the death of Platt K. Dickin-
son, who expired on Sunday the 18th inst,
at his residence in this city, in the I'D
year of his age.
Mr.. Dickinson since the year 1915, when
he first became a citizen of Wilmington,
has most thoroughly identified himself with
the home of his adoption. By his energy,
industry, perseverance and unsullied yri-
vate character, coupled with his public
spirited devotion to the general good and
improvement of this city, he secured po-
sition which justifes us in presenting him
to our citizens as an example truly worthy
o. imitation.
Since January 1888, he has been prom
inent Director of the Bank Of Cape Fear
rs Director and otherwise, he has been
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17
The Reconstruction Cases.

AS was predicted, the Supreme Court Of
the United States has refused to entertain
the Injunction case of the State of Geor
gia, avoiding direct decision upon the
right of Congress to prescribe terms and
modes of reconstruction for the Southern
States, by dismissing the case for want of
Jurisdiction.
The counsel for the State of Mississippi
have amended their case, in view of this
decision, complaining of the action of
General Ord in recently selling the State
treasury of Ark ansas, thereby hoping to
avoid the force of the objection that no
right of property is involved, which seems
to be the reason of the failure of the Geor-
gia case. 1t is very doubtful, however,
whether this will accomplish the desired
object and obviate the objection to the
other bill If, as we suppose, it will be
shown that General Ord has exceeded his
powers in this high-handed act, his order
will be set aside as illegal, without bring
ing in question the constitntionality of the
act of Congress.
We have never had any hope from all ap-
peal to the Courts, but see much to ad-
mire and approve in the honest endeayor
of the Executives of Mississippi and Geor-
gia to save their States from the disgrace
and dangers to which they have been con-
signed by Congress. We are satisfied, as
bitter as has been proved to be the parti-
zanship of some Of the judges on that
bench, if the Supreme Court could be
forced to direct decision upon the ques-
ton, that the Constitution would be vindi-
Gated and the measure pronounced illegal !;
but they will not undertake definitely to
settle this veSed question, but will leave
the subject to the political branch of the
government
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17
less, and their usefulness as laborers and
citizens be DESTROYED. Many of them ap-

less, and their usefulness as laborers and
citizens be destroyed. Many of them ap-
preciate these facts, and a portion of them
now step forward and appeal to some Of
our most distinguished citizens and ask to
be instruct ed in their political duties and
rights. We say by all means their reason
able and just wishes should rot be disap-
pointed. nor their iudicious and natural
desire for proper instruction be denied
These gentlemen should not only cheer
fully accept, butthe example here set should
befollowed throughout the State and South
Much good will be accom- plished. The
more thoughtful and intelligent portion of
the colored people viii listen to the advice
of their old friends-they know that their
words can be relied upon and their proni-
ses believed.
The following is the letter referred to
ROCKY MOUNT, N. C.. april 24th, 1867.
Et- Governors Wise Of E71'gin51, cad Vance Of
North Carolina, and Rer Hea'y IEH3ianas, H.,
Of Petersburg, Va.
F1Es We, TIE undersigned, coIoTed citizens Of
North Carolina, Of the counties Of E5gecombe
and Nash, being fully impressed with the great
Importance Of our present political action to the
future and permanent prosperity and happiness
OF cur country, desire the advice ana counsel OF
most experienced and faithful statesmen.
We therefore, r%SpCCttuilE request that you two
Ex-GOvernOrs, and the Rev. Henry Williams, Jr.
consent to address us At Rocky Mou1t, at such
time as you may deem best, upon the political
situation Of the country We would suggest that
Saturday. the 8th Of June, be tXe1 upon as the
day for the NEE ing. An early reply is solicited
through the public , ess.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17
Ex.Presfdent Davis,

We publish this morning full and inter
esting particulars OF the arraignment OF
Mr.. DAVIS before the United States Circuit
Court at Richmond, on Monday last.
This arraignment, which has been SO long
the subject of anxiety and interest by the
people of the South, and SO much desired
by the distinguished prisoner, has resulted
in his release on bail. The event has
lifted heavy weight from the hearts of
our people, and relieved the country from
the disgrace of continuing an unjust and