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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-11-13
FROM RICHMOND.

New YoRK, Nov H.
The Heralds Richmond special says: The
Commonwealth Attorney, in the opening of
the quarterly term of the Hastings Cour, to.
day, called the attention Of the Grand Jury
to the incendiary speeches lately made by
Hunnicutt and his set, as palpable violation
of the laws OF the State, and witnesses are
summoned before the Grand Jury to>morrow
to testify. If true bills are found there can
be no doubt that all who have made such
speeches will be put on trial and if found
guilty they will be made to suffer the penal
ties of the law.
James r. Seldom, who obtained his pardon
a fewuiaYs since arrived in Richmond yes
terday and to-day took the amnesty oath re-
quired in his pardon.
General Scho6eld will leave Richmond
Wednesday for West Point He will be ab.
sent probably two weeks.
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FROM NEW YORK.

Nsw YoRK, Nov. IL.
The first snow Of the see son fell this morn
ing bat speedily melted.
There was quite heavy snow storm at Al
bany and St. Albans.
The demand at the latter place for nom
suit has been ordered by the court, in the
case of Hiestard us. Otis, relative to the pro.
posed mail contract from Atchison to Folsom,
California, it deciding that the agreement
was void, and as being against public policy
and interfering with the competition between
bidders for Government contract.
The qaadruple baby story, originating in
Brooklyn, proves to be hoax.
The Constitutional Convention reassem-
bled at Albany to- day, but transacted no
business.
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DAvtrrosf, Nov. &.

Il DAvkTrosf, Nov. 4.
Il A fres oeemfsd here, yeaAerday nesing
about half past four o'clock, destroying the
e1tsnave aoufing mills owsed BY stock
company and managed BY John D. Bur.
rows. The loss on the mill and stock 10
about $4,000. The building was valued
at SIS ,000; insured for $40, ,OO0. MI. Bur.
rows lost abost 81, 900 worth Of stock.
WHIrEwArER, Wis, Nov. IL.
A destructive Ere occurred here Sunday
morning, destroying the Washer House and
six other buildings. Loss over $25, 900,
partly covered BY insurance. The guests Of
the hotel had barely time to save themselves,
losing ell their effects.
SAVANNAH, Nov. 12.
A cotton factory, with six adjoining houses,
was DESTROYED By fire so-day. Loss $25, 600 |;
insured tor SlIhO0
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FROM ST. LOUIS.

Sr. LOWS, Nov. u.
A contract was to day awarded by the
Board Of Water Commissioners to r. D.
Wood 4 Co., of Philadelphia, TO supply the
water pipe and other castings for the new
water works here. The contract amounts to
over million and quarter dollars.
Accounts from different sections Of Mis-
souri, and Kansas mention very serious losses
to farmers from prairie fires. In some ia>
barns, sheds, grain and hay stacks, orchards,
and occas,oually houses. beinr consumed
Many thousand dollars worth Of property
have been destroyed.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l2.
The prize fght arranged to come off this
forenoon at Fort Albany, between Bolster
and Mclaughlin, white men, declared off
ss the latter was sick, and the stakes were
awarded to Bolster, who was present. Sar-
nell, one Of the black pugilists, then went
into the ring, but Bowie was not forthcoming.
At this point the coneourse was started by
cries Of "police;" ''the military are coming,
we've got to cut for it.' A stampede was
at once commenced, but it was too late for
all the spectators to escape from the military,
who formed a Gordon around the Fort, and,
with fixed bayonets and pistols, threatened
every one who attempted to escape or break
through the line A number of persons
we're captured. About two hundred of the
troops were Of Co. f, 4th Artillery, which
had been lying in the woods since daylight,
waiting for the pug.lists to appear. The
Sheriff Of Alexandra county was also pres
ent with apoice force. He paroled num-
Der of the prisoners to appear at bis office
remainder to Alexandria. Sarnell made
good his escape from the military.
1t is said the seizure was made by direction
of General Schofeld, who has declared that
no more prize fghtswill be permitted within
his jurisdiction.
Senor Murillo to day delivered his creden>
tialz as Envoy from the United States of CO.
lumbia. The usual complimentary speeches
were made.
The practice which has prevailed with
certain parties, of using for private purposes
envelopes stamped with the signatures of
Government officials is to be terminated by
the application of legal penalties against the
offenders.
According to a private letter received from
that quarter, it is proposed to sell the islands
Of st. Thomas and St. Johns for four to FIVE
millions in gold, the exact prices not stated.
tits further said that the arrangement of the
treaty provides that the sale is dependant on
q majority of its inhabitants, which it is sup.
posed will be secured.
NJ. Debiller, recently Secretary Of the
Danish Legation, is here, awaiting the result
of the vote.
The Postmaster General has transmitted to
the President for approval, two postal treat
les recently concluded between the United
States and Switzerland and the North Ger
man Union, including Prussia.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

New YORK, Nov. II.
The Heralds Washington special says:
Mr. Stevens health is such that he will not
be able to perform the active duties of chair.
man of the Ways and Means Committee.
De will therefore be made honorary chair
man. His intimate friends have little hope
that he will survive the winter.
1t is reported by the friends of the Presi-
dent that he will refuse to send to the Senate
his reasons for removing Secretary Stanton.
in violation Of the tenure Of Office law. The
friends of impeachment claim that should he
do SO it will be grArer reason for impeach
ment than any adduced,
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ALABAMA CONVENTION.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, N

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. II.
In the Reconstruction Convention yester-
day the Elective Franchise Committee pres
sented 9 majority and minority report 1.-THE
majority disfranchising all who refuse to vote
for or against the Constitution when submits
ted 70 the peopls. and y otherwise proscrip>
i've. The repsrts azs made the spseial e>
DR. Soe to-day, y
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Nov. II.
This morning about o clock young man
named James l.. Dickson was found dead in
his bed, at the store, 1873 Randolph street.
He retired about midnight in the best Of
health and spirits, and it is supposed that dis
ease of the heart was the cause Of his sudden
demise.
A meeting of the Clearing House Associa>
ton will be held on Thursday afternoon, for
the purpose of considering the question as to
whether the banks of this city shall make
weekly statements, on the New York, Boston
aud Philadelphia plan.
A laborng man was killed this morning at
Park & Lopers' planning mill, by getting
caught in the machinery.
Gen. Sherman's staff passed through Chi
csgo this morning, en- route for Washington.
Gen. N. B. Baker, Adjutant General Of
Iowa, arrived in town to day.
The great Soldiers Fair opens tomorrow
at the Wabash Avenue Rink.
Rodney NJ. Whipple, implicated in the
forgery of Quartermasters' vouchers at Nash
Vile, mention Of whose arrest has already
been teiegraphed, was to-day held in bail Of
$4,000 for further examination.
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A Cough, a Cold, Or a Sore Throa
Notice i'm Bankruptcy.

rWNHfs IL to give notice that the sth day of Nov
u A. D. 1851 q warrant in Bankruptcy was issued
against the Of Stephen T. Harvey Of MI Pleasant
Hssry County, and etste OF Iowa who hes been ad-
judged Bankrupt his orn petition. That the pay
Of any debts and delivery Of any property belong
Ing to such Bankrupt him for his uss, and ths
transfer Of any property BY him IL forbidden By lAs.
That meeting Of the crsdors Of said Bankrupt 70
ther debs and 10 choose one or more ssEno-s Of h
holden tbs once the Register In BAnkrupscy the
city q Ksokak. Iowa before John Rruce Regstsf %
g. ~. CLARK, U.A L.
1evlo4 o4lW.ean ~ II. Hutsox, Dspaty.
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BrRsE, Noy. 12.-The Swiss Consul has
approved of the new postal treaty negotiated
with the United States.
LoxDox, Nov. IA serious riot h re-
ported in Oxford and troops have been or.
dered there to put it down.
BEsLis, Nov. 12.-Bsrre. Prussian Dep-
uty, has been tried and sentenced to two
years imprisonment for remarks made on the
Judiciary BY him in the Diet
LISBON, Nov. 12.-N is understood that
the United States feet, under Admiral Far.
ragut, viii ranain hare some time.
PAa1s, Nov. .l2.-The Aonitesr, 10 the Of
6cial column, to-day announces thatthe Em>
peror, seeing Italy is resolved to do her
duty and fulfill oil her obligations under the
September Convention, has Withdrawn the
French troops from the city Of Rome and all
other parts of the Papal territory to Civita
Vecchia.
FLoREEcr, Nov. 12.-Rear Admiral Pri,
vsns Delsabbian has been appointed Naval
Minister of Marine. His acceptance of the
position completes the Cabinet of Memibre.
LONDON, Nov. l2-Evening.-The meas
ures taken to suppress the disturbance in OK
ford were effected and the town is now
quiet.
DUBLIN, Nov. 12-Evening.-Ths trial Of
Halpin, before the special commission, was
concluded to-day. The jury brought in q
verdict of guilty of treason and felony. The
prisoner throughout the trial has maintained
his claim Of American citizenship. The
Court has not given Judgment
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GAS q sTEAn FITTINGS.

we l. TYLER. 80 Main street.
mean, karle 4 Co.........l40 4 l42 Main street.
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Cold Silver. aud Ivory Mouutod Canes
S q Briiges................ Nos Estes House.
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Cold Pens, roneils, Pocket Books.
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MILLINERY 4 BONNET HLEACHEHY
Mrs " Boaman..4th st--bet Main Blondeau.
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Fans, Fancy Goods. Eino Cutlery.
5 @ Bridges Nos | 4 2 Estes Hous
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TOLD CLOSED IN NEW YORK 1sss
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BOOK.BINDER.
Pearce. Bldg, Main 4 I'd st.
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GRncERs-IsETAIL.
rIARDw ARE.

eek Brothers.. Fourth Main streets
Buel ..,.......,...........S9 Main street.
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DAHH InG HOUSE.
first Nationsl Bank ...... Main st-bct Sd 4 4th.
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BOOTS 4 sHOEs-WHOLRsA
lambieton Haiskamr............93 Main street.
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INSURANCE AGENTS

Epiesbcrger, Mayer Co,........So. Ill Main-st.
Mrs Weber r..........,....cor Third Main streets.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-19
baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE September I6-CnrToS-C Continues dull
and nominal in tho absence OF Gales nj 25 cents for mil
dlipgs
CorrEE.-Nolhing doing worthy Of note; Tho sales re-
ported Saturday ublisled Yesterday was inSocc
to arrive per Swedish brig Carl S', instead OF Convoy
10th arc bound 10 thia port.
FLoun.-Our market was dull to day; no inquiry for
export, and but little demand for tile local dealers; no
Gales worthy of special notc prices without quoiablo
change.
white, and 10o0 bushels rod oEercd tho market WAS
maintained for prime and choice samples but medium
grades TO l0o lower at the closc samples
malned over nnsold Included In the sales were l60Da
2Goo bushels white ranging MI TO quality from = 90 for
good down to 81 for Interior; i2t bushels primo and
cho!ca red Mt So 50a2 co. 1900 bushels medium good
35a2 49, 1000 bushels fair Mt al2 25 1900 bushels
inferior at 81 76an Is Corn-5JO0 bushels white md
$3.50 bushels yellow ocrcd market staady; sale. 1880
and mixed nj 81 l0al 49, $50 bushels yellow at 81 Az l
bushels do at 81 aa uals-7S6u hushcls received; de-
and active aud prices recovered tho decline OF Satur
day; included In the sncs 5000 bushels fair to
choice at Gou61c 1000 bshos lower grades at 4sa58c
bushels primo Western al 81 45 800 d. good 81 49,
aud 81 bushels inferior nt 81 Is per huslcl.
dors sold to 90 tu rhadrlphs, al l3A4c- To-day The
market was quct: no large transactions reported,
there was ulso more limited jonbing domand bat
prices steadily maintained hs hriore quoted viz:
bacon Shoulders l6c. nib Scs lalT5ic. md clear
lsEalsc Hams I9e. for pa'n and 2l4aic. sugar cd.
br md md quality. Lard is jobbing Mt l3l&c. for
Sbl si,{ and i'e for pF'm' "e'''F" Moss Pork $40 per
lcrwo report salcs to-day Of 90 bags isangoou n;
sua.R-The market was active to-day. hoih for re-
lining aud to the trade. Wo report anes uf 95 boxes
oil on tho basis Of Iee Tor Is hhds good fedni n
Cuba Museovado at ll?sc 45 h,ds Encl!-h Island Mt
l2Jiai2Hc I07 hhds Porto Rico la,sa13c aud 10 hls
do a, l2iiai3Hc. The ninrkct closed firm.
SiLT-Lverpool continues firm and In active request
second hands. We repeat last quotations. viz
GrJund Alum 50 25a2 10. aud Fine ssa3 10 per sack.
wH1szrY-ws hear Of no sales: a5r In bond offered
aud refused.
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PORT CALENDAR.
MARINE NEWS.
pOuT or CuAW MsTON.


day. Maze. &C. 10 II + baker ( Co. Rnllrosd Agent,
Z Hdscr + Co. Dows & Noise. Adams, pamen & CO.
shepherd 4 Cohen. Il aerdts \ CO. Klnct "rkenIere
Son. i! TEaais Goodrich, wIneman 8 Co. kciiors
Co. q IL Walter s Co. Stoil. Wobb Co. II Beatty, NJ
II Werner il Voilers. Grubcr K Marlin, ccssrove,
ho%e ' en % Il dsSverscr 1 tSiseSS% o%e sS sS.
rorrssIon. D Johnson & Co. duIney; @ stofIens 4
Trs'S E,sGS S;.,., !: pTs Torrent rissho,
MaSS.s gsgsSn Rss1s Jssa cG %Ss Ryan II
British brig Dclons Row;inss. nIiddleboroush. Eng.
schr W Cushing Cook. Philadoipi,la. days Coal.
To II + Baker 4 Co, Rsvcnel 4 Co.
s,samss Pilot HOY MsSel.y. Savannah. vi. Beaufort
rnTssil Street Bros Co. ouarleSaSscr. IiSsehsi
Mct.lSr. a Sawyer " KEessel. Kiinet. wlekenborG
j Cocock Co. " HARRISON.
Steamer s. HS,eps RGyS Eaiso s and Resfye
& CO, whaley. q il Noise Roper / stoacy. Dr. T 7
Lockwood. and others.
son. % Mowry Co. KiItp.tries. I r"NS :" fsfs"
Wont to sen Yesterday.
RrIg Susan yoorhts Fulford. Georgetown. sc.
Steamship Granada, Crowell, Now York. sept ia.
Up for this Fort.
schr Z a conk,In. Danels, at Now York, Sept 10.
Cleared for this Port.
Schr Myroyer, Hughes. ut Now York, Sept l6.
Consigneos ppr steamship Aabams from New York
Ravenel Co. Railroad hBepts. Southern Express Co,
" II Armstrong. Adams, Damon Co. j Alger &
Co, Aiken Co. U hyeril h Son, A Amme c.
Abrens Co. " III Bird Co, f Bates Co. ] II bag
gett Co, II Bischoff Co. Block Loyns, G Brahe
10 Ilr,pd Z Irtsk1,
Conimlns, Crane, Boyleston Co. K cowporthwait.
II Chafce II CobiR Co, F Chapean. A Cook Co. |
Cohon. III Caldwell & Son, II 4 Caldwell. Cohen
Hanckci Co, Colcock & Co. L Drucker, Dcery, "
Dukes & Co. De11ng Burkett & Co. Denny. Dowio
Noise. L Dawson. Ii a. Ellison, Essterby,
L Falk Co, Ferguson Holmes. Franz. Furchgott
bro, a G. Goodwin, Agent. ii 0urits l. Co, l. Guile
min, Goodrich, Winenlan L Co. Grubcr Martin, II
Hayden Hastie, Calhoun l. Co, Horssy, q HoppocL
5 Holmes, ucins. Hart & Co, q II lngraham & Son
II Johnson Johnston. Crews & Co. Ieeords Il Co. s
ID Kirkpatrick Klinck Wicker arg Co. II kIato s
Co. Kressel Jr, II Knsman. l. Loreutz, Lelbemln
Little Z: Marshall, LawlesE Lililenthal Co. L.
Torre, Afowry Go. Marshall, d MorplIo, Muir
tole & Co. MeiIzler, Muller, NimitI Co, McLoy
klee, Marshall, MLrzSck. A SschInan 4 Co. Il I
Rairoad, o'Ncn L Son. o'Neln c ojcmIn, DR. ]
Ogicr, c F Panlniu, Russe S Hggs Co, Strauss
N,nccs Il Co. q " StefTens Co, H SouboyruuI, l.
Siddons, S1uer, Sullivan, u sloan, S,enhouse
Co. SiuIth, II Steitz o Tcidemun, Thompion Co,
uhrtermaater. Won Santen yollo.s, Werner 4
Dnckcr, j Wood L weiskopf F. wiss & Co, q y
Williams & Co.
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TIE RIGE CRoPs.--As with cotton various con-
hictng reports aro in circulation in regard 10 this
nag %qo Ssvo in
procure specml information, having visited several
plantations, and made diligent inquiries in regard
TO others.
The foundation Of tho principal reports OF
failures heems to have boen in the heavy and long
oonnnned rains OF the season. But we cannot dis
cover that, much ss thoy. have affectsd cotton
crop: We only hear OF one plantation seriously
aheot'd. That ts On tho Ogoechce River, md hay.
ing been planted early, the overflow Of water pro-
material loss. Other plantations in the noishboT.
hood suffered In the same way to a less dogreo
and IN regard TO aomo tho timo Of the subsidonct
O. the overflow will determine the. amount Of
troubled With back water, but as tho cutting can
Pc postponed for some timo yet 1t is probable that
that difficulty will bo removed. E-
From correspondents at Darien, Brunswick and
other points south Of hero, wo got favorable &C.
counts, repI esenting tho yield to be large, the
S nsada long and heavy the Eernos Of o!tra quality
tht ripeniDg and cutting.
4 yisii across tho riysr e few days since gave US
fbnE tSs oPn9n @ q ~ tho rice crop there We
the quality generally fair &e saw one feId S Which, @
70 Hs etamn0d :, luss aior planting time. IT thon bid
lar 70 require repianting on account Of tho de-
sss vas'a;ton 1y rats and birds; but now should
to the acre, tho birds and yermin having l done
no perceptible damage. Tho fields Of Colonel
He,ris Hat. on on PG9niworth LS Island, md Of Colonel
the main, all look promising. cutting hsa .o, On
menced, and all tho Plantations, wo think. tmrn
out as vol as they promised in the oariy Season
The birds have done less damage than usual, and :
on on the whole. we should say tho plant ora havo
little to complain Of We have q lno samn,o
rom the Langlon Cheres plantations fair one'
pnt INFERIOR 70 somo wo saw standing in tho sotno
held, from Colonel Harris, OF Pennfworth IslaaI.
and several Others, which promise woIl for iho5
We shall be glad to receive accounts from the
Ing such facts as Of ntarest TO tic pnbIic
lime OF planting, tho yield, tho quality, and the
and Herald 'u''aa Heaos
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WILMINGTON, September l6.-rrErESIISE-Is
brought 10 market Rlo,Sly aud is in fair demand. SllGR
Of only ITO bbB nj 81 80 for virgin and yellow dip and
81 rs for In rd, 2 $50 lbs.
SPnI1s TuRPESTINE-iIas been i'll lsr request today,
and the sales comprise TAT bbH al abi run, u gal
Ion. as to quality OF packages
Ross-Snes Of i52 bbls. at ID L. !, for common, 50 10
as5 ~ for No. p 81 7oasi 81: Tor No. l. AMI 81 IS tor
Pale.
TAR-33 bbls. sold at 80 % {, bbl.
coRS-A cargo OF 1901 bushels white, from Ily'io
county, sold ut 81 81 4 bNslcl.
HAY-sale from Wharf OF 3l7 bales Northern nj M
cents p 100 lbs.
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81 h.oa Cotton, IS b,ics Md.e 40 pe!s snd SO tigs
Glnr so bags Rough Rice. 6s bblu Naval stores
Cattle. car Furniture, cars Wool SC. TO Miss q
Jcncs. Campscn Il 90. Railroad Agent, q " williams
4, 70 Goldsmith Son. summer street Dros co,
Davies, Courtcnay & Trenholm. Orphan House.
pritehsu. Uscy Kenyon. A Salinas, Ii l,odsers &
Co IL Washington, Davis: II Manigault, Lobby. J
y Busch, ii j. JetIcrs & Co, Bomann Bros, & ID
Kirkra.iek, Lieut. Mode. draosor. Lee. Smith Go.
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-,aaH.,5S nno book trade salo in Now York was yerv
B1nNs inSoice, comprising sHooAnTn,s Worts ~ :
III. aas .s EEIonea hoyoluuon, )" "WATFasos,a Cyojo.
sold s good psess and other standard
Mr.. RoBERr =. JoHnsrons invoices 'u Tns WIN IN
ai spout n,no hundred thousand volumes bsYo
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-19

Among those anc old Greek imaginations,
% sTsys posf sn @ ssSs
Those living memories OF tile buried past
They looked for some Interchangeable material.
In everlasting characters 10 writo
Their grand old myths. and chosc tho vault ethereal
And writc In living hieroglyphs OF light
'Tis as tho heroes OF the ancient story,
stili looked down OH US fron tho Heights OF glory
With the calm pity tlat lmnlOrals feel.
Oh bright reward Of truth snd brave sndcaror,
Beyond the spl.ere Of earthly change and chance,
Caught up to llyc amcpg the stars forever.
Forever frcu to roam The bno crpanHe
Hu, vaguely drawnarc those celestial pictures.
Types OF man's hopes ofimmortnlity,
Ere yet the germ OF truth had burs It's stricturcs
Betore the dawn Of Christianity.
We, with tho light ofaftcr revelation.
Trace no uncertain figures OIL tho sky;
Only ono bcausoous far-Iamed constellation,
starry Cross have Christians raised On high.
Symbol Of weIl.borno suffering standardization
And bravo endurance. raised to hci8hts sublime,
OF faith, unknown to any superstition,
ofo'cn the wiso5t, bappicsi heathen time.
Repleto with rcaDiuS, full OF Ioftiest teaching
That slsn seemed chosen with phophetic cyc
Ry those who. token Of an aim far-rchchng,
Fixed on our flag an emblem of tho sky.
For in its form the key so long denied lis
TT To , Hes sln dark mysteries and failures lies
The law Of compensated sacrifice.
That law by which tho vanquishrd prove victorious
And o'cr their naughty O. nquerors of prevail
Defeated, gain immortal honors glorious,
Aud win In Heaven, although on earth thoy fail.
For there thoy not asked what trophies bear yu
From on tho field Of your successful might?
But on Hfoa battle ground on which side were 20
In tho great conflict between wrong and righi2
Who sieidfist keep life's purpose true and holy,
Who nobly 1--we or noby lay lite down;
Whether In lofty station or IN lowly,
Famed or forgotten, wear the victor crown.
Therefore 20 who Tho martyr dead arc grioYing
That In our counry'B fallen were slain,
Gr3eSe not despairing. but in hope believing
That they havo neither lived nor died In vain.
But as the ensign Of our warrior iegions,
Tho Southern Cross, though hidden from our view
Still glowa In the clear Hky OF other rcgionH
tin waves aloft in hesven's own banner blue.
30 those true HEROES, now no longer lying
Low with their Gag. but resting from their wars,
Have reached tho land where still tbzt Gag Is flying;
Yes, through defeat have mounted to the sturs
Changing for Heaven their hard storm path Of duty
Their cross for CROWNS with deathless glory bright
And thetr famo yca, shlno In quonchlea8 beauty,
The undy!rg fires thut form that cross Of Light.
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rar steamer Pilot Boy. from Savannah. via Beaufort
Hilton Ho.d, Sc-Capt Ferguson. Col A II brown.
Marsh, Lrgarc, McGnley, J barnard. Turner,
ii Wayne. - Rawls. W Cook. Bouknight, Miss bI
NJ Joluston. q Elcy Ryan, Reilly. Murray,
Iack and daughters, Mrs u A OConn!n Misa Maggie
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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-19
MORNING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1867.
THE SOUTHERN CROSS.

We publish below poem, which We understand
is writton by young lady Of this State. We think
our readers will find that she has clothed elevated
thought in hnppy aud harmonious language
led. SEws.I