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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
What tAe Legislature Of this State has Done.

What tas Legislature Of this State has Done,
A correspondent ofthe Abbevillc Ban
ner proposes that the following series of
resolutions be adopted, and says that
they if privately adopted, may be an ef-
fectiVe as if they had passed at a public
meeting, and been backed by a dozen
speeches:
l. Resolved, That we recognize the
principle that just debt imposes NOR
al as well as legal obligation upon the
debtor, from which he can only be re.
leased by making full satisfaction of its
demands, or by consent of the creditor.
2. Resolved, That whilst we discoun-
tenance all idea of the Reputation of
debts as immoral, unjust and Subversive
of the plainest principles of fair dealing,
we hold that the indiScriminate sucing
and pressing the collection of debts on
the part of creditors at this time is equal,
ly demoralizing, and fraught with grea-
ter danger to the good order of society,
and to the best interest Of the State.
8. Resolved, That we looked in vain
to the Legislature of the State for some
measures Of relief, For bread they gave
US stone, for fish they gave US a SER
pent. We now look hopefully to the
people, and believe that by the exercise
of liberal spirit of forbearance and COM
promise on the one part and by strict
integrity on the other, we may yet pass
safely and honorably through our pres
ent troubles.
= 1. Resolved, That we approve the ac-
hon of the Legislature of Georgia, in
providing for the payment of debts in
annual inStallments, and in securing to
the inSolvent debtor o homestead and
means Of support. That We look upon
such legislation as wise, bcneficient, and
dictated by sound policy that we be-
ieye the people of the State would ac-
cept and cheerfully acQuiesce N similar
action By our own Legislature, and give
70 the measures, the sanction of highest
Law.
3. Resolved, That next to the blessings
Of Heaven upon the efforts Of our people,
we believe that the happiness and pros
perity of the State depends upon the pa
triotiSm of the creditor class Of her cit-
Eens. By their forbearance they would
eRcourage industry, by their acquies-
cnoe they can modify constitutions, and
make the laws conform 10 the cxigcncies
Of the time
Resolved, That under present circum-
stanccs-despoiled by the ravageS of war
and struggling for very existencc-it
would be nothing short of refined cruelty
to let loose upon US the rough soldiers of
the law, and wrest from US the little
which remains, This we. might endure
ifit released US from their power, but
we could not stand by and see that little
sacrificed to satisfy the greed of ruthless
creditor, our wives and children forced
to beggsry and ourselves yet crushed be-
meath a load Of debt.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
Andshould we dare to softly utter,
Where inclination 1nona.
Rail Road from Chester S. c., via Newberry to
Augusta, Ga.

Augusta, Ga.
Here is line of Rail Road, which any
one can see, by consulting map of
South Carolina, would be an important
connection for travel either North or
South. 1t would not only be important
for travel in the directions indicated but
there is large extent of country, en-
bracing the Northwestern part of S. c.,
and Western North Carolina, which
would be placed by the building Of this
line of Road, in such position that the
people could send their produce either to
Columbia and Charleston, or to Augusta
and Savannah Ga. There have almost
always been serious complaints of high
charges for freight, on the Rail Roads of
this State, especially in relation to frelghts
to and from market. By the route of
the Rail Roads the people are compelled
to use the Roads now running to Colr.~i.
Ola and Ch:@t,rsron for transportation,
without any choice as to any other Road.
1t is clear;tirat if the Road suggested at
the head of this article were in existence,
the people, along the line of the Road,
and Northwest and West of it, would
have choice to 60 to either of the mar
kets suggested. The portion of country
between the line of Road and the noun
tains is NOT by any means a poor coun-
try. Abundance of grain is grown there,
Cotton is no stranger to the soil, great
facilities of water power exist, sufficient
to drive any kind of machinery, and it is
well known that there are Iron Manufac-
turers there and have been for years
past.
Let there be facilities for reaching not
only one market, but different markets,
and there would spring Up m active and
irrepreSsible energy which would deuel.
op the resources Of the State, and by
these means enrich the people. 1t is
not to be expected that the State would
grow rich in day, but something would,
in this way, be done to repair the disas-
tcrs of the recent war, and the founda-
tion would be laid for permanent pros
pcrity for this part of the country. b.
these means, the people of the upper
part of this State and Of Western North
Carolina would be benefited, and they
would. in time. communicate to others,
aportion Of the benefits they have thus
received. The good conferred would be
mutual, and the prosperity which would
thus grow up would be permanent.
We shall occasionally devote few
thoughts to this important subject; be-
cause it is of vital interest to the State.
RAIL ROAD.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

SENsIBLE.-The WaYnesboro' Times
says: "There can be no better time
than now to urge upon our farmers the
very great importance of their planting
large corn crop. Let them make a suf-
fciency of Cotton in order to bring
greenbacks into the country, but let
them not neglect the corn, oats, or any
thing adapted to our soil and climate,
that will aid in feeding the people and
promoting the growth of domestic ami
mails. Don't depend on making Cotton,
and then buying provisions with the
money from the West, but make your
own eatables, and some to sell to your
less fortunate neighbor."
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
COMMERCIAL.

NEwBERRY, Feb. 12-Cotton market quiet,
prices 20 to 253 cts.
COLUMBIA, Feb. 12-Cotton ordinary to
midling 90. Gold ] 81,
NEW ORLEANS, February 6.--Cotton higher,
with sales of s 200 bales-middlings 30f 3l13.
Gold 37i.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-Cotton dull and un-
changed. Flour decided 1oc. Gold 36!.
WILMINGTON, February n.-CottoD Quiet
middling 81.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 1i;.-cottcn advanced a
1c., with sales l:TT bales-middiing 81.
BALTr...MoRE,. Feb. u-Cotton weak-niddling
upGands 323 So.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 1.-THE cotton market
opened at g., but closed at 81.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
100 Broad St., Augusta, Ga.

Parties visiting our neighboring and
beautiful city Of Augusta, are reminded
that at 100 Broad Street, can be found
one of the handsomcst emporiums of
Ladies and Misses Dress goods in the city.
This establishment is presided over by
Mrs. E. H. Pughe, a lady whose ability
to please is only equalled by her fine
taste and judgment in selecting the
loyeIiest and most fashionable goods on
the market.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
No Impeaehment,

The New York Evening Post is re-
sponsible for the following very i'm
portantitem
We hear, through private sources
directly from Washington, that there is
not the slightest prospect of the success
of the impeachment scheme. Men of
controlling influence, who are in the
confidence of the a'yocates of impeach-
ment, and whose names, if mentioned,
would guarantee the correctness of their
conclusions, freely avow that the plan,
even if it have a measure o. support at
any stage that would be considered
formidable, which is improbable, must
resultin failure. The Senate will prompt
ly reject it.
in OhIn
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
TYorkville Enquirer.
Ne wonder

The Postmaster General has ordered
the discontinuance of the mails by steam
er from Savannah to Fernandina, Jack.
sonVille, and points on the St. Johns
River. The cause for this action is un-
known. Considerable excitement and
great inconvenience to the people are the
results.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
Dissemination.

TIL New York Rerald's Washington
correspondent in some speculations on
the subject Of reconstruction, says :
"rrne President is immovable. An in
innate friend of his quotes q remark,
that he, will fight the radicals until a
certain place freezes over, and then fight
them on-the ice."
If the fight becomes general we hope
the Press will be exempt; we don't like
the battle gronnd.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
Take Notice

ASIam about to remove to North. Caro-
lima have place the notes of the personal
estate of JACOB &0SER, decd, in the
hands of David Counts, Esqr., of Aston,
S. c., and all the accounts of said decd,
together with the Mill accounts Of 1866 and
years previous in the hands OFF. a. Cannon
Esqr., of Pomaria, S. c., for collection.
They are authorized to receipt for me. All
persons indebted to said estate By note or
account had better settle up soon with the
above named Magistrates and save cost.
A. D. L. M0SER,
Admir- Estate of J. Eoser decd
Feb. 13-7-It.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

REMovAL-Look for the sign of the
Big Boot of our friends, I. NJ. Suber & Co.,
in front of the new building, opposite NJ.
Barre & Son, where or the inside will be
found their stock of Boots and Shoes,
lately removed from their former store.
No longer, cribbed, cabincd, and con-
fined, they will now be able to show
their stock to much better advantage,
and in style beftting such respecta-
BILE house.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
0SR& q

Agents are wanted by the popular
Richmond Publishing house, for the sale
of that splendid work-"Life, Letters
and Speeches of Alex. II. Stephens" by
Henry Clevelvnd. Also for the "History
of the war between the States'-Tracing
its origin, causes and results, by Hon.
\. II. Stephens. This latter will prove
work of thrilling interest, and should
have an extensive circulation. See ad-
YeItisement.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
ENOREE PLANTATION,
NEHBERRY DISTRICT, s. C.
Feb. Ilth, 1867.

NEWBERRY DISTRICT, s. c.
Feb. Ilth, 1857.
Mr.. EDITOR Il saw in your paper of the
29d day of last January,a communication in
which I was nominated to represent the
third Congressional District of this State, in
the United States House of Representatives.
Feeling as do that no good citizen will at
any time, when called upon, refuse to serve
his country, accept the nomination.
Should the choice Of my countrymen fall
upon me at the present time, hedged in, as
we are, upon all sides, By great perils not
only to our State, but to the Republic, all
can promise is faithful discharge of my
duty, and that no effort will be spared upon
my part to bring back our noble old COM
monwealth to her former position and pros
perity.
I remain very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
ELLISON S. KEITT.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
hCS%
nrAr1 on En1 2 z CT

DEATH OF Col. B. F. SLOAN, SR.-We
regret to learn of the death of Col. Benz.
F. Sloan, which occurred at his residence
in Pendleton on Saturday night last
The deceased was prominent citizen of
the District, and for twenty years had
charge of the Pendleton Factory. He
was in the seventy-second year of his
age.-Anderson Intelligencer.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
This Paper.

The appearance of our paper is not BIZ
any means satisfactory, but we cannot
help it. The paper upon which vie are
forced to print is very poor, hard,
ridgy and far from white, and all these
bad causes combine to affect the print.
1t is not our fault however, but that of
the mill which does our grinding, and
we have the promise Of a letter quality
soon,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

A kind correspondent, who has remeln-
bered the Herald substantially, on seve-
raj occasions sends US the following hap
py versifcation, which he dashed off
under the inspiration Of "the annexed
pathetic" appeal, put in a few weeks ago,
by the devil, for beef, bacon, butter, and
beans; he has his majesty's unqualified
thanks;
Beef, Bacon, Butter, Beans, Potatoes
and Wood taken in exchange for this pa
in fact almost everything else, save grind
ing stones, shayings and young puppies.
Verbum sat.
The Eerald's Appeal.
MAN wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little longw
Hath been for many years we know,
The sacred poets song;
And yet tits very hard to think,
That such is not the truth;
For man was born to eat and drink,
in dotage, prime and youth.
All. WQeu IOTUlS 1TOuHU me gTO2Os
For new supplies Oftype:
When hungry devils stare and moan,
For matter, ere It's ripe;
When brain, and hand, and eye each day,
Are taxed from morn to night;
We cannot truly feel or say,
The sacred poets right.
We must confess that many wants,
PerpleX the printers mind;
Unfinished copy ever haunts,
When least he feels iuclin'd
To spread ideas o'er the page,
For ev'ry readers gaze;
TO gladden. youth-or solace age,
With wisdom jokes, and lays.
Bnt still it would be very good
To burn the midnight taper;
Ifsome kind friend could serd US wood,
To pay US for the paper;
Nor would We find it very hard.
To fill the weekly sheet,
Were our small jars but fll'd with lard,
Our Iarders stocked with meat.
Andshould we dare to softly utter,
Where inclination leans;
'TWould be to niceNfresh>country "butter,'
With stbaeon," Hbeefn and "beans:o
Nor would we foolishly decline,
Potatoes" old or new
A pork steak, or tempting chine,
If not ''ShOte or two"
In fine, we need not specify,
Nor say "Give this, or that!n
We only hint you'll not deny,
And just quote '.Verbum sat ~
The Herald, with its humblest tone,
Solicits beef. or hog;
But spurns alike each grinding stone,
And little PUPPY dog.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
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Cant z S. Keitt's Nomination.

1t will be seen by card that Capt. E. S.
Keitt, has gracefully accepted the nomina-
ton rendered him by a number of his ap-
preciative constituency, and like good
and true citizen, will to the extent of
his ability devote himself heartily to the
responsible trust if the people deem him
fitting for the position.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

A gay duke in Paris, recently deceased.
was noted as the possessor of twenty
seven hundred waistcoats.
Twenty-seven hundred waistcoats
would not our friend Wright & Coppock
like such a customer We have one,
and notall paid for yet, either, but we
are good for it. Editors are proverbial
for their honesty of purpose.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
NEWBERRY, Feb. +, 1867.

NEWBERRY, Feb. 4, 1867.
The Commissioners of Free Schools for
Newberry District, will please attend meet
ng of the Board, for said District, at New"
berry Court House, on Monday, the 18th in
slant, and all teachers having accounts for
poor children, of said District, will please
hand in their accounts 10 me, on or before
that day. Any teacher who has given me
his account will please furnish me with
CODY as may have lost or mislaid their &C
counts. E. P. LAKE.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

GARDENING AT A DIscoUNT.-In conse.
quence of the frozen condition of the
ground, and the rare lntenperature of
the atmosphere, amateur gardeners can
with propriety keep in doors for the
present and plant themselves near good
fires. In the morning sow thy seed will
not do just now. The only seed that
can now be sown to advantage are your
wild OATS" and the young gardener is
advised to SOW them without delay.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

APUBLIC MEETING of the citizens Of
Newberry District is called on Sale Day in
March, for the purpose of taking into con-
sideration, the subject of what is best to be
done to sa hat little property is left to
the people, L ON Execution and sale. Reso~
lutions, Will be introduced, and speeches
made on the occasion.
Feb. 13 7 If. MANY CITIZENS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

Gasaline, refuse from Petroleum, which
costs but 80 cents per gallon, is said to be
a good disinfectant. 1t is also used for cook
ing and heating purposes. The idea that
the atmosphere generated by it is unhealthy
is mere fallacy. The heat is pure and
moist atmosphere, and becomes almost in
stantly vapor bath to the lungs.
One gallon will cook and light house
for large family, for two weeks at least.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

4 BISHOP CANED.-The papers say that
Bishop Wightman, of Alabama, was actu-
ally caned at Enterprise, recently-thaT is,
the staff of the late Bishop Soule was pre-
septed to him, in presence of the alabama
Conference. The following history Of this
famous staff is given ut is formed OF the
wood of the tea plant, brought by mis-
siopaFy from China, with a head OF Cali
fornia gold, presented by a missionary from
California"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
Notice.

ALL persons having demands against the.
estate Of C. F. SLIGH, decd, are requestedl
to hand them in to the undersigned proper.
ly attested, on or before the 1st day off
April next. And all persons indebted to.
the said deceased, are required to pay
before return day or their notes win. be.
sued on. These notes are now in. the hands,
of Jones & Jones for collection,
- .. ...~ w. S. CANNON.
Feb. lS-7-St. Executor
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T,1TEpEENs-We told the Man about

TLTEREENs.-We told the Man about
Town what we told our readers-that
the classical name for the. every
thing-exhibiting hoop-skirt now so much
worn, was Ne plus ultra, with the en-
phasis on the ne-and he straightway
informed US that the popular name for
them was TiItereeus, with the emphasis
on the last syllable!
We wonder?
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

WEATnER.-Since last report we have
had more oft; in fact since fall there
has been little else but weather, cold
weather, windy weather, rainy weather,
bad weather, all kinds of weather. On
Saturday night the coolest snap of the
season was experienced, Feather beds,
blankets and fires failed to keep out the
icy cold blast, and up to the present, with
very little imaginative fancy, one might
easily think himself on voyage Of dis
covery after the Northwest passage, in
stead of in the Sunny South.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13
.%ZD<

A Wisconsin editor, in acknowledging
the receipt of an exchange paper printed
on new type, says it ''looks as clean as
schoolmarm in bathing tub.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

Gov. Orr of South Carolina is in Wash
lngton. He is hopeful of speedy resto-
ration, based on the oasis of impartial
suffrage. He will convene the Legisla-
ture Of his State as soon as North Caro-,
lima acts.
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Notice,

TO all whom it may concern. A noto.
for the sum of seventeen and 50-i00 doIIArs,
given by J. W. Hutchison to Rev.J. hoserr
in the year 1858, has been iostor misplaced.
All persons are therefore warned hereby nott
to trade for said note, as a new note has
been given in its stead. .a.....r,.
A.D. L. M0SER,
Admir- Estate Of J.. Moser, decd
Tnk 72-7-1k
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

The Post Office address of Rev. A. D. L.
Moser has been changed from Pomarta s c.,
to Lexington, Davidson County, N. C. Cor
respondents will direct accordingly, in the
care of J. H. Thompson, ESQ.
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MARRIED,

MARRIED, at Linden, Ala. 18th January,
1867, at the residence ofthe brides father, the
Hon. James A. Young. JOIN T. WALKER,
ESQ.,, of Greensboro Ala, to Miss HENRI
ETA J. YOUNG, Of the former place.
MARRIED, on the 23d January, by Rev.
Marion Boyd, CAPT. CHARLES VIRGIL
HAMILTON of Ala, to MISS MARY c.
PERRY of Edgefeld District, S. G.
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The American Bible Society.

Mr.. EDIToR-Permit me to say to all
Bible Societies, Missionary Societies, Minis
tiers of the Gospel and persons friendly to
the circulation of the Bible in South Caroli-
ma, that the American Bible Society is pre>
pared to supply them with DONATIONS of
Bibles and Testaments, for distribution
among destitute readers alike. Those who
desire books for this purpose will please say
how many they want sent to them, with
their address in full and the name of their
cousignee in Charleston.
E. A. BOLLES,
Agent American Bible Society,
for South Carolina.
Columbia, S. c., Feb. 2, 1867.
AL papers in this State friendly please
copy,
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Teacher Wanted.

A Young Lady who is competent TO teaeR'
all the English Branches with French, andi
music on Piano, can hear of a situation in q.
private family by applying at this ofics-
soon.
References given and required.
Feb. l3-7-2t. ', 90
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

When have married people passed
through the alphabet Of love? When
they teach the ba be.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

The Recorder, at Clarendon, has enlarged,
and taken its old name-"The Clarendon
Banner" 1t is much improved. We wish
it we'll,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

LOCAL Observation-Disclosures, when
born, can expect about thirty-nine years
of life. If they live one year their
chances are good for As; at 5 for 81 at
10 for SO; at 20 for 81 ; at 80 for 81; at
40 for Ct; at so for II at 90 for "a ;; at
70 for 80 at 80 for S5; at 90 for 90; at
100 l02; for 103 we can promise not
quite one year more oflife. We get this
from an old life insurance table of London.
Women average longer life than men,
and married people live lo.ger thar the
single ones.
Ev~.y E~.y one not already dead i'll read
the above and make the calculations ac-
cording. We are not surprised at there
being more women than men now. Get
married at once and increase-your
chances.
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NEWBERRY, S. c..
Wednesday Morning, February ls, 1867.

Mr. Superintendent Sloan, of the G. &
c. +. R., will please accept our thanks
for courteous favors rendered.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7,-Gen. Daniel
Sicl les wife is dead,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-02-13

OUR CH1EF-Town cook and bottle
washer, excuse US for the mistake, as we
meant to say chief marshal and town su-
pervisor, and good, friend Mr.. Matthias
Miller, with an energy quite becoming
to him and the position he occupies, is
doing the town good service. The side
walks and crossings are rapidly assuming
decent appearance, quite comfortable
to look at. This is right, and honor and
praise to whom it is due, he has shown
himself the man for the occasion, Long
may he continue to throw sand not in
our eyes but under our feet, and beauti-
fy and improve the town. 1t is fitting
also to give the new council a bit Of
commendation, for having opened the
purse string in this wise expenditure of
the public monies, for public benefit and
comfort. Newberry is the third in i'm
portance, commercially, in the State, and
it is but right that her local government
keep pace with her commercial impor-
tancc, and that strangers in departing
shake only dust from their feet and not
filthy mud.
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Notice.

The Notes and Accounts of Mrs. Martha
Harp have been left in our hands for collec.
ton, and will be sued on if not paid by the
Goth instant. JONES L JONES'
Feb. 18th, 1857. 7 It. s-..