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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06
Our State Dailies.

There are five daily papers in South Caro-
lina-two at the Capital and three in the Me-
tropolis. Columbia is represented by the
Carolinian ,!undcr the auspices of the urbane
and scholarly DeFontaine, and the Phoenix
which is published by Sel5y, the Industrious,
aud edited by Mr.. VIM. B. Johnson, vete>
ran and accomplished member Of the corps
editorial. In Charleston we find the News
by MesSrS Cathcart, Mcmillan & Morton,
gentlemen, who have achieved for them
selves quite success within the brief period
of their career as publishers Of the News,
Then comes the venerable Courier-the avaut
Courer--that for over fifty years has kept
the even tenor Of her way, (barring the cap
ture of Charleston.] The Courier is pub>
lished by A. S. Wellington & Co. And lastly,
(but by no means least-it was power IN
the South) comes the Mercury, the cid Mer>
cury, soScalled, as an endearment, by the
"boys," who, in lang syne, "set type" for its
immortal columns. We need justly feel
proud of the South Carolina Dalies, for each,
in its peculiar vein, displays an amount OF
eruditon and ability alike creditable to them,
selves and the State. 1t would be inVidious
for US to present any paramount claims, each
in its orbit, evolves much light. Some are
larger than others, it is true and there is
something brilliant and commanding in
lofineSs, but how compact and delicious do
natty, dashing little bodies oltimeS appear!
We commend the Charleston and Colum-
bia daily papers to generous patronage.
Every community and settlement in the
Safe should have its daily papers. State
pride alone dictates that they should receive
that patronage commensurate with the vast>
ness of the enterprise. Nothing cheaper
than daily paper considering the large outs
lay of money, and expenditure of brain and
manual labor requisite in its development.
Nothing more beneficial, in the literary line,
than a we'll made up daily journal Of current
and popular events. Hence, in order that
that the light of every countenance' be seen
and felt let each settlement, and the more
remote the better, form clubs, and subscribe
for them all. 1t will prove cheap and prov
fitable investment.
The tout ensemble of the above papers is
not surprised by any of the commercial dali
lies in the country. We omitted to mention
above that theMerc"ry is under the manage,
ment of R. B. Rhett, Jr., and Brother, as
sisted by Mr., F. W. Dawson.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06
PUBLIC MEETING.

A very large number Of the citizens of
Newberry convened in public meeting in the
Court House, on Monday last.
Hon. Robert Moornan was called to the
Chair, and Rev. J. Hawkins requested tc act
as Secretary,
The Chairman stated the object Of The
meeting to be, if possible, to devise some
plan for the relief of the people in reference
to the indebtedness Of the country.
Mr.. J. NJ. Gaines moved that a Comlnittee
of Five be appointed to prepare business for
the meeting. The following gentlemen were
appointed by the Chair:J. NJ. Gaines, Henry
Summer, Isaac Herbert, J. P. Kinard and
W. d. Reagan.
The Committee retired, and after short
time returned, and reported the following
resolutions:
We, the people of Newbcrry District, in
view Of the present embarrassed condition
of the country, produced by the results of
the war, have taken counsel together, and
the following is the result of our delbera-
tions:
Resolved, unanimously, That the dccis>
ions of the Court Of Errors, in relation to
measures which had been enacted for the
relief Of the people, and the failure of the last
Legislature to adopt other measures to meet
the eXigcncieS Of the times, show that the
people must look to other sources for relief:
and to that end, it is the solemn duty of the
Governor, to convene, at an early day. the
Legislature, with the view Of calling Con
vention of the people to take the present
alarming condition Of affairs into c0nSidcra>
ton, and adopt such measures as the urgent
necessities of the case demand.
2. That, in the opinion of this meeting, all
members oC the Legislature, who are unwil-
ling tc refer the question. what shall be done
for the relief Of the people, to convention,
should resign their seats and let others take
their places, who may be appointed ny the
people.
3. That if the Governor should fail to con-
vene the Legislature for, the purpose above
indicated, or if the Legislature, when con-
vened, should fail to call convention, then
it will be our duty to invite the people Of
other districts Of this State to join US in
holding Convention and TO take such steps
as may be deemed proper and practicable 10
save the State from the evils that threaten
them in regard 10 the Indebtedness of the
country.
MesSrs. H. Summer, J. NJ. Gaines, and
A. C. Darlington spoke to the resolutions
with great ability and considerable anima>
ton, after which they were taken up sepa>
rately and adopted, and then unanimously
adopted as whole.
Resolved, that the Secretary be instructed
to forward copy Of these proceedings to his
Excellency, the Governor Of South Carolina.
Resolved that these proceedings be pub
lished in the Newberry Herald and Columbia
Phoenix and Carolinan.
: R. >MOORMAN, Chairman.
J. HAWKINS, Secretary.
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Know Thy Destiny.

MADAME, E F. THORNTON, The great
English Astrologist, Clairvoyant and Psys
chometrician, who has astonished the scien"
tiic classes of the Old World, has now loeaS
ted herself at Hudson, N. z. Madame
Thornton possesses such wonderful powers
of second sight, as to enable her to lmpart
knowledge of the greatest Importance to the
single or married of either sex. While in a
state of trance, she delineates the very feas
lures of the person you are to marry, and by
the aid of an instrument of intense power,
known as the Psychomotrope, guarantees to
produce life>like picture Of the future huS
band or wife of the applicant, together with
date of marriage, position in life, leading
traitr of character, &c. This. is no.humbug,
as thousands of testimonials can assert. She
will send when desired certified certificate,
or written guarantee, that the picture is what
it purports to be-. By enclosing small lock
of hair, and stating place, of birth age, dis
position and complexion, and enclosing fifty
cents and stamped envelope addressed to
yourself, you will receive the picture and de-
sired in formation by return mail. all COM
munications sacredly confidential. Address
in confidence, MADAME E. F. THORNTON,
P. O, Box 223, Hudson, N. Y.
Feb. 81, 1857. ~.
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P, O. Drawer 2l,
Feb. 81, 1867-1y. TROY, N. Y.

% A YOUNG LADY returning to her
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Upon inquiry as to the cause of so great
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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06

Why THE SOUTH rs HATED.-To pay no
heed to what Congress may do or say !;
to su6u1t in silence to every new act Of
oppression that Congress may indlct !;
to break 10 law; to violate no engage.
ment; to vent no scorn; to take no in
terest in politics, but to attend sedulouS-
" to their private affairs-these, says
the Baltimore Gazette, are the exaSper-
ating virtues for which the Radicals are
bent upon Furnishing the Southern peo-
pie. 1t is surely natural that the latter
Should love to dwell upon the sweet yet
bitter memories Of the dead past; that
they should hold in fitting reverence their
heroic dead, and that Trey should shrink
from branding as political partahs the
noblest and best of their fellow-citizens:
To do otherwise would be to forget all
they have fought for and all they have
suffered ;,all the devastation, all the IL
cense, and all the uniEnaginable horrors
Of a system of warfare whose nearest
counterpart can only be found in that
adopted by the remorseless Alva in the
Low Countries at the dictation Of the
ulost fanatical and bigoted monarch that
ever sat on the Spanish throne.
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Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMINGTON, the world ;re>
nowned Astrologist Somnambuistic. Clair
voyant, while in a clairYoyaat state, define
ates the very features of the person you are
to marry and by the aid Of an instrument of
intense power. known as the Psychomotrope'
guarantees to produce perfect and life>like
picture of the future husband or wife Of the
applicant, with date of marriage, occupation,
leading traits of character, &c. This is no
imposition, as testimonials without number
can assert. By stating place of birth, age,
disposition, color of eyes and hair, and en-
closing fifty cents, and stamped envelope ad
dressed to yourself, you will receive the pic
ture by return mail, together with desired in
formation.
Address in confidence, Madame Gertrude
Remington, P O. Box 297, West Troy, N. Y.
Feb. 9th, 1867. ly.
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Interesting from Liberia.

The ship Golconda has returned from
Liberia The following are extracts from
accounts she brings:
Outward, she had a quick and pleasant
run, and landed her passengers in good
health and spirits, except four who died on
the passage. OftheSe, two were infants, a
young woman, and Rev. Alfred Alberts, of
NeWberry, South Carolina, 4 worthy minister
of the Methodist Church, who died Instantly
from apopleXy the very morning after the
ship left Charleston.
Rev John SeyS, who was passenger on
the Golconda, was received January 2, by
President Warner, as Minister Resident and
Consul. General Of the United States to that
Government The Vicc>President, Cabinet,
Judge of the Supreme Court. and the whole
diplomatic corps were in attendance on this
occasion.
The Legislature of Liberia adjourned Janu
ary 8, after session of five weeks. Among
the acts passed was one increasing the grant
Of lands to emigrantS from this country to
three acres TO a single adult, and twenty
Eve acres to each family.
The general election, to be held on the
first Tuesday in May next. for President,
Vice President, Senators and Representatives,
was receiving considerable attention. Some
Of the delegates to a convention about to
convene had waited upon President Warner,
and requested him to accept third nomina-
ton for the honorable position he now so
worthily and usefully fills; but he declined,
as he prefers to retire to private life. Every
thing in Liberia appears to be in state OF
Improvement. Commerce is increasing.
Henry w. Johnson, Jr, who proceeded
from a barber's shop, at Canandaigua, New
York, to the bar of the Supreme Court of
that State, says, in letter dated at MonroV!a,
where he is building up an extensive prac>
tice: ''I intend to cultivate coffee, cocoa,
ginger, pepper, sc. l have purchased lands
on the banks Of the St. Pauls River, and
will begin to cultivate them as 5000 as can
attend to the business myself. I can do this
and also practice law. MesSrs: Moore and
johnson, leading lawyers of this city, are
also farmers. My or;g;nel impression is
now strengthened and confirmed, by expe>
rience and observation, that the best interests
of the emigrant requires that he should rely
chiefly upon the cultivation Of the soil to
supply present wants and secure a future
com potency"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06

WHERE RADICALIsM LEADS.-Thc New
York Express says: ''In recent mum
Der of the Boston Radical, is an article
entitled, "A Few Earnest Words,' in
which is an unblushing avowal of what
of late years has eupiiemistically been
called Free Love. After beginning with
a statement that Miss Evans, author of
Felix Holt and Mr. G. II. Lewes are
living together without being lawfully
married, ;and if report tells truly, are
rearing children who are the worthy off
spring of natures so superior and so har-
moniouS, proceeds to commend the cx-
ample of these brave pioneers Of better
civilization as worthy of all honor and
imitation! After snecring at certain
useless, if harmless Scriptural legends,
relating to this subject, and declaring
that even Indiana divorces are not free
enough for the present state Of affairs, it
goes on to say:
''There was a shrcwd knowledge of
human nature and strong practical COM
mon sense in the demand of the French
philosopher for absolute freedom of di-
vorce, on the ground that marriage
would really become more secure under
such provisio?-because the parties
would behave moro Justly and generous
ly towards each other, knowing that es-
cape from tyranny was always possible" "
ga defence Of concubinage, advocated
in a prolesSedly Christian magazine, in
the present country and at the hub Of
the universe, is one of the signs Of the
times
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06

WHAT The SouTn Mrsr Do.-0ur hope,
says the Baltimore Gazette, is that they
will stand firm-not defiant, not recalci-
traut, but quiet, passive-apathetic, if
you willard let the evil thing come.
It will come more certainly if they con-
sent to eat dirt at the bidding of their
oppreSsors than if they refuse to grovel
at their feet. They were brave and en-
terprtsing in war. Let them now eXhib-
it to the world the grander spectacle of
steadfaSt endurance under defeat and
subiugation. 1t is hard lesson to learn,
but it has it's uses. 1t has also its COM
pensations. The fortitude that meets
oppression calmly, battles and confounds
the oppressor. Where men have moral
stamina to confront the worst without
faltering, they are strong even in their
weakness. There is limit to the Bit
terest persecution which cannot safely
be overpaSsed. There is hcroiSm in
patient suffering that touches more near
" the sympathies of civilized nations
tEan the heroism Of the battlefield.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06

Nor so BAD AS 1T MIGHT BE.-The W orld
expresses the opinion that the Recon
struction Bill adopted By Congress might
be Auch worse:
"This bill, bad as it is, is more favor
able than any likely to be passed in its
stead. If is sent back with a veto,
the Republicans cannot choose but try
to repass it. If they succeed, it binds
them to this measure instead of a worse
one which might follow it, and prevents
the absolute and final exclusion of the
South from the Presidential election,
which would be the certain consequence
of letting the whole subject drop"
ave have seen what Democratic at
ternpts to obstruct the measure result in.
They led to the disfranchisement of the
very class whom the South has striven
to protect, and to their exclusion from
all share in the work of reorganization.
Further obstruction will provoke Con-
gress to further action, and the imposi-
ton of yet m"re distasteful pains and
penalties. The Worlds opinion, then,
should be pondered both by the Presi-
dent and the South. The bill, as it is,
has no claim upon their admiration or
attachment. But Objectionable as it is
in many features, it might be easily rem
dered more Objectionable. The test
course, in existing circumstances, is 10
make the best of a bad bargain"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06
The Bright Side of the Reconstruction Bill.

The New York citizen, suggests that
the apparent harshness Of the, provisions
of the bill is modified by the facts:
l. That the assignment of the COM
manding officers of the districts is to De
made by the President; 2 These off,
GERS may organize military tribunals, or
may leave the local civil tribunals in the
exercise of full jurisdiction over all
offenders 8. No cruel or unusual pun
ishments can be inflicted, and no SEN
tence of death can be carried into exc
cution without the approval of the
President; and 4. The machinery of
the local governments-whi'e they are
declared illegal, merely provisional, and
wholly subject to the authority Of Con-
gress-is left untouched.
Should the bill become a law--whether
with or without the Presidents approval
it is not to be presumed that the
powers conferred upon the commanding
officers Of the districts, will be exercised
to the embarrassment or the supercedure
Of the civil authorities, except when
essential to the maintainance Of order
and the enforcement Of the laws. lfsuch
interference were necessary, Mr.. John
son would see that it was promptly in
terposed; but if resorted to without due
cause, he would with equal promptitudc
exercise his right Of assignment and of
recall. We do not apprehend that the
provisions relative to the creation Of
misit.ry tribunals will have any extensive
apr alton in practical administration,
for y simple reason that, except in
very /, >calities, there will be no &C.
caSion or e1cuse for them.
: The compensations for the drawbacks
enumerated above, are found o. In the
fact, that however objectionable this
measure may be, any proposed by the
next Congress viii be likely to be more
o;{2l That this bill is not experiment
tai with ore State, but embraces all IN
its provisions (3) While proposing the
alternative of ailitary rule, it leaves
probability that the civil governments
vill not be materially interfered with;
f4) It recognizes the Executive, and
gives him an opportunity to exercise
the most important influence on the
process of reconstruction; ~ 1t sub
nits definite conditions of complete re-
construction, and opens a road-a rough
one, it is. true, for those most immedi-
ately concentration "reStoring the
South to place in the Union"
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Index to New Advertisements.


The following Advertisements appear today
for the first time. Those to be continued, Will
be found under their respective heads in our
next issue:
is. ,.THOMPSON-A new and splendid
Cotton Press.
MAYES & MARTIN-Choice Country
Cured Bacon atreduced prices.
RI. BRYAN with JAMES J. NcCAR-
TER. Columbia, S. G. Books, Periodicals,
Stationery, etc., at wholesale and retail.
CONS. NOTICE-Silas Johnstone.
SCHOOL for Small Boys and Girls-Miss
Mary D. Pickens.
WASHING MADE EASY-Robert Y.
Leavel.
ESTATE sALE-Ellen C. Chappcll, Adj
ministratrix.
NOTICE-W. C. NJ. Livingston, Admr.
LOST-S. L. Davis.
NOTICE-A. J. Kilgore, Agent.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06

A PHILosopHER.-Ag 60 ahead planter
in neighboring county was approached
by a troubled aeighbor, perhaps more of
a politician than planter, who was dis
cussing the State ofthe country, especial
" the bill that looked to converting
Georgia into a Military District. Our
go ahead planter heard him through, and
asked if the bill would prohibit the max
ing of cotton; being answered in the
negative, he responded, if it don't, then
damn Congress and the bill, let EN- rip.
I am going to make cotton"
Our planter friend is right, let politics
and the present Congress alone, and go
ahead and make corn and cotton.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06
NEWBERRY, S. c.
Wednesday Morning, March 6, 1867.
The NeWberry Female College.

We notice with pleasure that the Rev.
Mr.. Zealy will open the above named insti-
tuition on the lst Monday in April next.
Persons intending to enter pupils are re-
quested to make application at ONCE to Mr..
G. T. Scott, or Mr. j. B. Carwile, who are
prepared to give all the information that
may be desired. Mr.. Zealy has a flourish
ing and popular young Ladies' Seminary at
Monticello, the most Of the pupils Of which
will accompany him to Newbelry, a hatter-
ing proof of his ability and fitness.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-03-06

MoDEsT.-The Norfolk Journal has a
good opinion of that city, for in late
number he thus discourseth:
''In justice to our city we must say
that our preachers have more religion in
their sermons, our judges more equity in
their decision, our lawyers more law in
their argument, our Councils more wis
dom in their deliberations, our mechan-
les more skill in their work, our groccrs
less sand in their sugar, our dealers less
water in their liquors, our editors more
spirit in their editorials, our merchants
and business men more enterprise, our
capitalists more courage, our spectators
more soul, our ladies more beauty, and
our re0ortcrs more vanity than those
Of any other city can boast"
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Abandoning Politics,

The Sandersville (Ga.) Georgian is dis
gusted with political discussions, and
gives the following notice of its intention
to abandon them altogether, and trust in
Providence to. set things aright:
ave have about determined that the
time and ink bestowed upon the discuss
ion, of our political status can be more
profitably employ ed, , and herein give no.
tice to those who have been specially edl-
fed by our disquisitions upon this branch
of philosophy, that we will let the sub
iect rest for the present. Our readers
will receive regularly the news, and it
Iyifl remain with them to form an opin-
ion as to what progress We arc making
in nearing a haven of rest and security.
We wish to write more upon subjects
that directly concern our material pros
perity, and to awaken spirit of enter
prise and progress in every branch OF
home industry, satisfied to correct mis-
representations, and that He who "rides
upon the storm" will in. his own good
time; bring about such issues as will re-
dound to their good and His glory"
Our cotemporary is nearly right as re-
CARDS the discussion Of the reconstruc-
ton plans of Congress. but, as eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty" and as
We expect to get back into the Union in
some way, and at some time hereafter,
we think it behooves the Southern peo-
pie to watch closely the progress of po-
Htical events; and we think it to be the
duty of Southern journalists to keep
them thus informed, and to comment
freely on such treasures as affects their
political and material interests.
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COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, March 4-Gold 383.. Cotton dull
ana declining, with sales of 5,001 bales, at 3la
81. Flour better-Southern 1O.2Oal6,25. Corn
advanced 1c.
BALTIMORE, March 4--Flour is steady. Corn
81. Coffee and sugar steady.
NEW ORLEANS, March 4-Sales of cotton to
day 1850 bales; market easier-low middling 30;
middling 81.
to-day probably 10, 900 bales. Prices declined
penny since our last report-middling uplands
13gd.; middling Orleans I'D.
COLUMBIA, March 5.-Cotton- no change
since last week. Gold 1873.
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CONS Office, Feb. 25-I0-H
Fresh &. Early Spring
VEGETABLES.

A. M. Riser respectfully
the citizens Of New
berry that in a few days he
will have arranged tosupply
the community with choice
young vegetables from the
farms around Charleston.