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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-02-27

JOSH BILLINns' EssA ONTo SwINE.-nogs
generally arc quadripcd.
The extreme length ov their antiquity
hns never beon fully discovered; they oxist-
Cd q long time before the flood, and hev
existed n long time since.
There IL q CRATE deal ov internal revcnow
in hog there ain't much moro waste in
them than thare il in an oyster.
Even their fails can be worked up into
whisscls
Hog are good quiet bcordors they alwus
eat what is set before them and don't ask
eny foolish questions.
They never hcv emmy ,isscazc but tho
mcazlcs, and they never hev that but once;
once seems TO satisfy them.
Tharo is create menny breeds amongst
thcm.
Some arc q close corporation breed, and
somc are bit moro apart, like hcmlock
slab.
Thoy use to hcv n brood in England, n
few years ago, which they called tho stiped
hog breed this breed was in high rcputc
among the landlords, almost every tavern
keeper Ind one, which he used tow show
tew travellers and brag c him.
Somc arc full in the face, like town
clock, and some arc as long and lean as q
cow-catchcr, witha steal pintcd nozo on
| them.
They kan awl rutc well hog that kant
rute we'll haz been mado in vain.
Thy arc o short-livcd animal, and gene
rally dio as soon ns they git fatt
Tho hog can be larnt crate monny oun-
ming things, such as listing the front gafc
of from its hinges, tipping over the swill
barrcll9, md finding q hole in the fence tcw
git into corn field; il IL awful hard work
for them tcw find the same hole tcw git out
nj oil ~
| should
Hogs arc very contrary, and seldom drive
| we'll tho same way yu are going; ,hey drive
most the other way, this haz neyon bin
fully explained, but speaks volumes for tho
hogs.
A VETo CEnTAIn Tho Presidents
organ speaks out. Hear it:
call this whereas is Bmcombe,
and the only tendency of it is to irri-
tate. 1t is language that Andrew
johnson can mover sign with honor
and dignity to himself. Impoach-
mont would be preferable, and in tho
end far more profitable to him."
Thus it speaks of tho preamble do
claring tho State governments illegal.
JUsT So.-An editor speaking of
the complaints Of his readers that he
don't publish all the local items thcy
desire to SEQ, justly observes, that It
is often their fanlt in not sending in
tho facts. Flo says he don't like to
publish birth aftor the child Is
weaned, marriage after the honey
moon Is over, or tn, doath Of man
after his widow is married.
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The American Institute has decided
ohold worlds fair Mt Now York in
1876, beginning on tho 4th of July,
the centennial of the signing of the
Declaration Of Independence.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-02-27


WISDOM AND VITA representa-
tive, in his maiden speech on the floor
of Congress, in reply to an opponent,
by his telling hits and witty speeches
and puns, kept the house in u roar of
laughter for nearly half an hour, clos
ing amid quito demonstration of ap-
probation, and as he thought, with
great success. What was his aston
ishmcnt, after having received the
congratulations Of several friends at
the close of the days proceedings, to
be greeted by Mr.. Bonton, who taking
him aside, said
s'Sir, L have heard your speech.
L have bcnu hero many years. This
is your first session. viii YOU per-
nit me to give you bit of advice Z"
"CcrtainIy, sir" was tho reply. "I
shall focl honorcd by your courtesy"
"Wcll, sir, said Mr.. Benton, ssyour
speech was exceedingly brilliant it
sparklcd with wit it was funny F.;
they laughed heartily at it; but ncv-
er do such thing here again if you
wish to advance rs statesman and
politician"
"What p said tho ostonishod dcbu-
tant, 'ncvor make speech z"
"No, sir, not that but don't mako
people laugh" replied Benton.
Not make people laugh, Mr.. Benton!
Why it requires some genius to make
witty speech.
"True sir but the public has poor
appreciation Of genius. You must
gain reputation for wisdom, not wit.
You can gain reputation for wisdom
in Congress by not speaking u single
word during the session ;"
GA reputation for wisdom %
"Ccrtainly. Sit still aud look wise
Mankind is prone to reference the SOL
cmn ass ~
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-02-27

hEBEbLloN IN RiCHMOHD.-The nerves of
the Loyal North" have been terribly sha.
Ken by an atrooious outbreak of rebellion in
the oity of Richmond. General Granger,
who was, unfortunately, absent from tho
post OF honor and danger, was promptly
telegraphcd, aud returned as rapidly as
steam could bring him, TO sec TO tho safety
OF his command. Unfortunately for his
future glory, however, the battle had been
fought and tho victory won before he ap-
pcnred the field. The whole rebol army
had been captured, with its battle flags,
arms, munitions and baggage train. The
country brcnthcs freely again. General
Granger, doubtless, issued congratulatory
orders 10 his command, and the faithful,
gallant and chivalrous "forlorn hope" who
led The final and decisive charge will, no
doubt. be brcvctted for thoir distinguished
services
Oniri' dispatches furnish us with au.
thcnic returns Of the prisoners, &C., cap.
turcd. Fhcy foot mp as follows:
On" little boy, (whito,) aged fully nine
years
One lit,lc hoy (colorcd,) aged fully eight
| and half years.
One rebel war flag Of blue silk slashed
with pink.
Stan to same, mado Of peach trcc
switch
One wooden musket, borne by the contra
band mftntry.
One tin sabre, worn hy the cavalry hero
Of nine years.
Ono tobacco stick charger, ridden by tho
same.
Tho General commanding has forwarded
these trophies, by special courier to Wash
inSlon, TO be deposited in tho Capitol The
prisoners. after taking the amnesty oath,
have hecn pa rolled, and Congress has ap.
pointed Messr3. Elliott and Shclabargcr, a
special committee TO visit Richmond, inyos-
tigato tho facts connected with tho rebellion
aud tramc'a bill for the restoration of civil
government i'll The Territory OF Virginia.
LyncyLu,y News.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-02-27

The American Institute has decided
to hold worlds fair Mt Now York in
1876, beginning on tho 4th of July,
the centennial of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-02-27

night infol IN us that lnto Tuesday night
Snrratt was received from the steamer and
delivered into the Gus, ody ofMnrshal Good
ing, by whom he was conveyed to the coun.
ty j"il and placed in q cell fitted up for his
accommodation. Quito u large number of
persons were present, all eager to catch q
glimpse OF The prisoner. The presence Of
two Indian chiefs in full war dress, and
bearing their glisicning tomalawk attrac, cd
no little attention, and one cxcitabe indi-
rdual started the rathor Improbable story
that they had been sent there by The War
Department, so that immcdia oily upon land :
ing of Surratt hc might he lomahawkcd
and scalpcd in the most approved Indian
style, and thus all tho expenses of the trial
DO avoided.
On landing Surrait was asked by Marshal
Gooding, 'ls your name John II. Surratt d? ,
TO which ho replied in the affirmative The
Marshal read to tho prisoner the bench
warrant for his arrest while the hundreds
Of spectators present, many Of whom were
ladies, were colsoly scrutinizing the coun-
tcnancc and dress of tho prisoner. The
appearance Of Surratt, so far MS his dress
was concerned, was scrupulously neat, and
even attractive. While standing on tho
wharf he was exposed to the full view of
he assembled crowd. Surratt is man
'toou' h'c iGct seven or clSht lnchcS IN
hcightrathcr spare built, Thin and regular
features, with light hair, moustnchc and
Goatce. lie was dressed in full zouavc
uniform of blucsh gray cloth, trimcd viii,
red braid, q dark rcd noi:avo skull cap,
with blue tasscl, crimson sash around
his waist. and white legsings. lie appear
cd somewhat depressed nt first, seldom rais-
ing his eyes except to cast q searching glance
upon those upon The wharf, rs though try
ing to detect q familiar face.
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from prosecution of the case. Herein
fail not, and save trouble"
Without investigating tho matter, this
fellow White accepts as trnc the report OF
n negro who confcsscs to having commit
ted theft, and proceeds in a most insult
ing manner to rcprimand Mr.. Alderman.
The Macon journal and Messenger says
"Thc Bureau is credited with almost
every species of inquiry in tho power OF
blended malice and ignorance to contrire,
but this is its first appearance in the role
Of setting a premium on theft. Mr.. Al
dcrman is notified that he will be held re-
sponsihlc for all damages that may arise
from the prosecution of 4 negro thief. II
the thief is convicted, Mr.. Alderman shall
vicariously assume his punishment
There is much Justice in this criticism as
applied to the management Of the Bureau
in the provinces.
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An ADVENTUROUS TRAvELLER.-A Mel
bourne paper announces the arrival in that
city Of Mr.. Christian Frederick Schafer,
German traveller, who came overland
from Sydney, the greater part of the way
on foot Mr.. Schater is Of dwarfish stature,
from the effects Of an injury to the spine
received III youth, but in spite Of this
physical drawback lie has, during tho last
fifteen years, travelled over a great part
of the surface Of the world, mostly as a
pedestrian. He has passed through every
country in Europe, through Asia Minor,
Syria, Egypt, North Africa, and across the
width OF North America, from the Allan
tic to the Pacific, on foot and alone. He
has in the course of his wandcrings COM
piled large mass Of observations on the
customs and character Of the various
populations through which he has passed !;
carries q book Of credentials, in which his
passports are attached, and in which he
has autographs Of potentatcs, ambassadors,
generals, governors, consuls, mayors, and
mandarins, which, when his tour is COM
plctcd, will be an interesting collection.
He proposes to make q complete tour of
these colonies, and to pass through Eastern
Asia, india and China,) finishing his long
ralnble ty bold journey on foot through
Russian Tartary back to his home.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Special telegram 10 the Richmond Dispatch
Meeting OF tho Virginia and Tennessee Rail
road Company General Malone and Con.
solidation Ahead.
LrScHBrEG. October ., l-G7.-Eery great In
trrcst II NANTES ted here in the proceedings OF
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Com m.
ny. IheT" is 4 large attendance Of stockhoLl
er- and proxies. The hotels are Ill crowded
and Norfolk and Petersburg are fully repre-.
sentcd.
At II o'clock the annual meeting OF tho
company WAS organized by the appointment,
OF DR.. Crockett, Of Wythc county, as chair.
man. and Messrs. Gait, of Lynchburg. and r
+. Walker, Of Richmond, rs secretaries.
The election Of officers and directors will
take place TO morrow. General Malone will
certainly be elected president of the company
by large majority. 1t is said he will get 4
majority OF every comfy along the line Of tho
road. rs we'll rs the State vote. Consolida ton
directors will be elected W.
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DlI.iri:ct! EuSGfypcc.

%" Nashville ren@.l Union, October SIN.
we AA'e as complete a GcSpot!Sm IN
...>seo as they have n any OF the pro-
il, Sa'cucd by the military satrans
n!ate 1lc.r authority from q law Q.
2Ey.s .asscd in The interest Of apoliu-
t".l. and over the veto Of the Iresl-
49, ard wc can therefore the more
symratAizc with the people ~
tsonces in the inSolcnco and outs
..> ID "AcA they are subjected 10y those
''' "i..t L il;t.u !ric! authority. The
-."..a lGa) Enterprise contains a
-3 a'al 10 Mr.. James Alderman, one
10 mos, respectable citizens of that
-"! 10y Captain W. i. White, The
-2' l.c ErccGmcu's Bureau, III which
,ss-i'ticMa2 is notified as follows:
Ems man, James Fields, complains
you 90 not furnish sufficient rations.
.. LAP g d direct Violation Of your contract,
'.i instructions axe 80 make YOU pay
money wages for the time worked :;
VIII do unless the contract is
.r'.'& Wan IL this respect. He says
49,. %. compelled - xii! q SAoat to pre-
1-~!N,l.on, and tAat you are trying
Y., az owner, 81 IS TO prosecute hlp
'.' hereby warned that you will be
responsible !Or all damages arising
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4 proposed railway consolidation Of inn
portance is mentioned by the New York
Commerciul ldUertiScr. That journal says
the plan is to consolidate the New Jersey
Central, Camden and Amboy, and Penn
sylvania Central railroads with western
and the Pacific railroad, so
that by 1870, three years from the present
time, passengers can take the cars at Jer-
sev City and go through without change to
San Francisco. The undertaking is GER
tainly one Of great magnitude.
\ man named jennings recently stole
Il meledeon from a church in Wis
consn, and afterwards returned and lee
turcd in the same church, representing
himself rs al Aadersonyillc prisoner.
Springfield has new mechanical scnsa-
tom steam engine on an entirely new
principle. The model weighs but lG4
pounds, bat five horse power is claimed
for it.
The Fiucastle Herald thinks that Mr..
Louis Linkcnhokcr will be almost unani-
mously elected to the Convention from
Botctourt county.
At least three hundred and fifty new
houses are now going up in Paterson, n
j., most Of which are handsome and
tasteful.
Prisoners have recently escaped from
the Indiana pcnitcntiary through tunnel
sixty feet long.
General Burnside has accepted the pre-
slcncy Of the projected railway from In
dianapolis to Nincenncs.
The Boston idg0ti$cr speaks Of Hon
Lewis D. Campbell rs late United States
Minister at New Orleans"
The citizens OF York county, Pa, have
contributed nearly 81, 900 to relieve the
yellow fever sufferers in the South.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-10-10

THE RADICALS Of NEGRO SCrFRAGE.-
The following returns (Which we give as a
mere specimen of the rest show that the
Radicals voted by hundreds against allow
ing negroes to vote in Ohio. Forney's
Chronicle says:
" Sandrsky county, complete, gives G2l
majority, and 500 against the amendment
Democratic gain of $50. Clarke county
gives 1900 Republican majority, and 700
for the amendments Democratic gain OF
IS. Seneca county gives about 1000 De-
mocratic majority, and l 800 against the
amendments Democratic gain Of COO"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-10-10

MIS-. LISCoLN's Personal PROPERTY
Mrs. Lincon's wardrobe, jewels, and other
personal property, are still on exhibition in
New York. Oaly a few small articles have
been sold thus far. and unless Mr.. Brady is
more successful this week, the goods will
be sold at auction next Monday. Nearly
all the auctioncers Of New York have vo-
luutecrcd to sell the goods without any ex-
pcnsc to Mrs. Lincoln. The rooms are con-
stantlv thronged with visitors. The calls
are mostly mado out of curiosity, and du-
ring the day hundreds OF women handle
the goods, crticising the styles and the
prices asked for them.
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The CrInoline-0uc.tton Settled.

PARIS, September 27.-Wc saw one
leader Of the ton not long ago in superb
black dress glittcring with jet, the only
coloring visible being in the hair, which
was of that delicate shade between canary
and straw color. Eoluminous chignon,
airy frisurcs on the forehead, and long
ringlcts at the back, shonc out in rich con-
trast with thc vclvcty tones Of tho cos
tune. We hear from good authority that
this is one form Of the new autumn modes.
Further, also, q very black chevalinc is
permitted, provided that the eyebrows are
tinted light, very light chestnut, while
very black eyebrows must be worn with
golden hair. Blue eyes, which are not of
a satisfactory tint to the possessor Il was
about to say wearcr), may be made a
shade darker either shade Of hair is
allowable withthis cerulcan eye. Celestial,
rosy red on the cheeks is very vulgar
waXy palor, with pale pink lips, can alone
be tolerated.
The crnolinc question is definitely set
tied; small hoops, only three or four at
the bottom, held together b. system of
tacEling about the waist, will be worn for
many years We predict, with short dresses,
"h'cn, oy Inc way, are III favor only as ia
tlguc dresses, being inadmissible as full
toilette, although any variety Of fantastic
drapcry is adapted to them. Long sweep
ing trains maintain their supremacy for
evening toilette. Gold ornaments are in
high favor, and those now introduced are
50 very well made that the prejudice
against limitations is completely forgotten,
and the chefcday for the first houses of
Paris arc decorated with them. Jet trim
mIngs, to the dcsolation Of the church bea-
dies, who have pecks of them to sweep out
of the church aisles, are still a furore. The
best and most artistic Of graceful feminine
adornments Of all descriptions are seized
upon hy the American market with avidity.
We are told that Madam Nathalie Tilmsn,
and Mrs. kcene, Of New York, have borne
Off whole cargo Of delights to the fair
danes and brilliant damsels, by whom
they will be doubtless fully appreciated
Correspondence World.
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TIE OBJ FELLows.-Oul' New York
dispatches OF the 10Th of September re-
ported the Grand Lodge of Odl Fellows
for the United States, then assembled at
New York, as having granted charter to
Il "gr;tud lodge of Colorcd men," DR.. L.
@. Hooper, Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge Of Arkansas, !. @. @. T., has called
our attention to the full report Of the pro
cccdings Oh the occasion, received by
mail, which corrccts the error. 1t should
have read IA grand Lodge within and for
the State OF Colorado. "-Lttle HOc!c (-1Th.)
Ilrrr'i5
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Special telegram TO the Richmond Dispatch
Difficulty In Norfolk County Between Officers
of Freedmcn's Bureau and Negroes-O Ulcers

NORFOLK, October 9.-During the war and
sine" negroes have squatted on various farms
in Norfolk county, and some trouble has been
experienced III eTecting their removal. Seve-
raj officers of the Freedmen's Bureau have
Just returned from n fruiticss effort Of this
kind. They went TO Mr.. w. T.. Tavlor's VIII
loushbv Point farm, about ten miles distant,
and endeavorcd TO persuade the negroes who
had taken possession 20 20 to General Wise :
farm, which had been leased for their use.
They found the negroes armed and resolutely
determined not 10 move their quarters. Fearing
personal violence from the turbulent conduct
of the negroes, the officers were compelled 10
leave without eifecting their purpose. L.
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rO THE sTOCKHOJ D.

NrOTlCE-TO THE STOCkHO] D.
II EKS OF THE NATIoSAL coal MN W
COMPANY (OF VIRGINIA Alta meeting o. NE me
Board Of ths President and nl!et'oi' 81 vac ~ a.,
unnal t,o.l Mtuiu. Company held Al dbti 'n!'e
AZ The city OF Richmond, Va, On the avn gay :"
s.p,rmDer. 1867, the following preamble anc ioso-
tlou We're adopted: r,c.or;Iy IN j,
1t appearing TO the meeting satisfactorily i.a'
tho sancios Of the company require an Is's "a
,msut Of ten per centuIn The c. pi.al etoch anu
,tS' nrh - mar ceutuln or much greater one, 10
vet unpaid and impossible on the e;oes, m linn Ia
lesOlccd and ordertd, Ihat ian per fe'.r n,a
.sss,,.si on each and every share OF mo $50
stock Of the company. 10 DO pad III to NE Sg
dent by or before tic lst day 81 .iofeinoet 90 ,
and that tho President DO and he IS Astooy ~
Horned nd requested enforce his assess nsn !,
upon all stock holders Eeslecttrl or Mas
lna payment thereof by oil ana every SKA nis"-A'
which he may deem reasonable or NECESSARY a q,
Punetual paymens OF sa,1 I rS,sn,hond Va, by
"a oh slock hoIIsr. is earnestly requested
e".n ''o0 JOHS s. LOuih Is. President.
"ieh"o''p' 'N'' ~ 2e-tNoyl
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cratic gains

GREELEY GLoElEs IN HIS SURETYSTrr
FOR Nix. DAvIs.-Thc editor Of the Iri-
jMqe regards the signing of that bond as
one of the noblcst acts Of his life, and con-
lldcntly trusts that most Of those who
now condemn him therefor will live to
honor him for that act more than for any
othcr.-Ncr Jork Tribune, SM.
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ADoLpu WOLFF RELEASED oS BAIL
Adolph Wolff, indicted in three cases for
alleged obtainment Of goods and mcr-
chandisc from Mcssrs. Lord 4 Robinson
William 7. Walters s. Co., and Wiley IL
Griffin, Of this city, gave bail in the Crmi,
nal Court yesterday to the amount OF
so 900, entered ~ Messrs. George $
Norris and William II. Ryan, and was re-
leased from Jail. His case, as heretofore
noticed, was continued TO the January
| term Baltimore Sun, 9th.
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From Central and South America.

New YORK, October 9.-The steamer Rising
sun, from Panama on the LIST, has arrived.
The cholera had disappeared from the coast,
but prevailed in the interior OF Nicaragua.
The revolution i'll Araguipa, Peru, had been
suppressed, after twenty-five hours lighting,
III which fifty We're killed and many wounded.
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From AaSilinutnn.

WAsHISGToY, October 9.-The customs au-
thorites Of Cuba have issued orders that
goods must not be manifested to order when
shipped 10 that island
General Sherman and Governor Parsons
are with the President to-day.
John Ct. Godfrey has been appointed Col
hector Of Customs 1T ST. Marys, vice Ran
aOlph, resigned.
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LYNcnnURG AND DASvILLE RAILROAD
CoNvENTloN.-This convention met in
Lynchburg on Tuesday. 1t recommended
that the following amounts be subscribed s.:
City Of Lynchburg, 100000: county of
Campbell, 100000; town of Danville,
$4,000 county of Pittsylvania, $780, 900
in addition to the 100000 already sub
scribcd: and appointed a committee TO
ask Congress for aid ; which of course they
will oht ain