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Southern Apathy.

An ''oficer of high rank and eminent
distinction" who has recently made q
leisurely tour of the Southern States, ex-
presses himself as follows in regard to the
tone and temper of the Southern people,
through the columns of q New York pa
per:
! The Southern politicians may be as
whole placid enough in their temper and
tone. The Southern newspapers as q
general thing may be temperate enough
in their utterances. The Southern Leg
islatures may have expressed their deep
desire for peace, quiet and conciliation.
But neither the politicians, the journal
lists, nor tho legislative bodies give rep
resentation of the all-absorbing and mex
pressible desire that exists among the
great body of the Southern people-the
planters, the townspeople, the traders,
&c-for relief from political turmoil and
excitement. They have little care about
the terms OF reconstruction that may be
offered them, or the political forces that
their Northern conquerors may impose
upon them. If they have a desire at all
that the old order of things may be re-
newed, as far as possible, it is mainly
because the pre-reyolutionary OF pre-
Confederate customs and traditions have
still hold upon them. But if it be the
determination of the North to reduce the
once proud and powerful States of the
South to q territorial condition, or to gov
ern thom by military power exclusively,
the bulk of the conquered people will
receive the knowledge of the fact with
something very like entire unconcern, and
will succ1mb with only tho feeblest of
protests. Nay, if the Congress at Wash
ington were to decree an entire change
of government, and to proclaim regal
or imperial order of things for the South,
the dispirited people would passively, at
least, recognize the Emperor, and would
make not even q show Of resistance to
the force which they have already ac-
knowledged to be supreme over them.
The fact is, in brief, that they are thor
oughly disgusted with politics, politicians
and all tho political pretensions and pre-
tenders which have wrought them out
such grievous ruin, and they look round
upon their desolated country and their
blasted prospects-as they see the weeds
growing over the graves whore the flower
of Southern youth and chivalry lies,
sleeping-as they feel the deep oppres-
sion of ruined hopes and broken hearts
their cry in weariness and despair ofsoul,
as formerly they cried angrily and def
antly, "let Us alone"
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Accidents of Speech.

Pat has long labored under the imputa-
tion of making more "accidents" with the
tongue than any of his fellow-mortals
but it. can be very readily shown that the
"bull" is not necessarily indigenous to
Irish soil.
A Frenchman, named Gallon, who died
in Paris not many years ago, was re-
markable for bovine tendency. There
is letter Of his in existence as follows :
"My dear friend-I left my knife at your
lodgings yesterday. Pray send it to me
if YOU find it. Yours, Calino. P. S.
Never mind sending the knife; have
found it."
There is note to his wife, which he
sent home with basket of provisions,
the postscript to which read: "You will
find my letter at the bottom of the basket.
If you should fail to do 30, let me know
as soon as possible"
It is said of this same character that on
one occasion he took a lighted taper to
find his way down stairs without acci-
dent, and after getting down broug ght it
back with thanks, leaving himself at the
top of the stairs in the dark as at first.
A lady once asked the Able de Matig-
non how old she was. "Why, 1 am only
thirty-two," said he, "but count myself
thirty-three, because little boy was born
o year before was and died, evidently
keeping me back o whole year by acci-
dent"
1t was Scotchman who said that the
butcher of her town only killed
half beast at a time. 1t was Dutch
man who said a pig had no earmarks ox-
cept short tail and it was British
magistrate who, being told by vagabond
that he was not married, responded:
"That's a good thing for your wife,"
Alta prayer meeting in New Hamp-
shire, a worthy layman spoke Of poor
boy whose father was drunkard and
whose mother was widow.
At negro ball, in lieu of "Not trans
ferable," on the tickets, a notice was post
ed over the door, "No gentleman admit
ted unless he comes hisself."
An American lecturer of note solemnly
said one evening: Parents, you may have
children, or, if you have not, your daugh-
ters may have"
A Maine editor says pumpkin in that
state grew so large that eight men could
stand around it; which statement was
only equaled by that Of the hoosier who
saw flock of pigeons fly 30 low that he
could shake stick at them.
Those two observing men, one of them
said that he always noticed when he lived
throughG,the month of May he lived
throdghsshe year, and the other Of whom
said at q wedding that more women than
men had been married that year, were
neither Of them Irishmen.
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A COOP SroRY.-A friend at o town
down in the country, somewhere near
Bowling Green, tells the following: A
short time ago couple of medical stu
dents disintorred subject short dis
tance from town, dressed it, sitting up
right on the seat of q covered wagon, and
started for home. Coming to tavern
and seeing the bar-room lighted up they
left the wagon, and went in for drink.
The hostler observing the man sitting
alone in the cold, attempted some conver-
sation, but receiving no answer, he dis
covered how the affair stood, and instant
ly resolved to have little fun OF his own
on the occasion. So taking the corpse to
the stable, he put on its oyercoat and cap,
and seated himself in the wagon. The
students soon returned, and took their
seats by the side of the supposed dead
man, when one of them, in merriment,
gave him slap in the face, saying:
"How would you like some flip, old fel-
low 2" then remarked tremuously, to his
companion, "He is warm, by heavens !"
$50 would you be-" replied the corpse,
eff YOU had been stolen from hell, as |
have beenw
Both students bolted, and never re-
turned to inquire for the horse and wagon,
which was brought into town next day,
when the joke came out.-Loa'su1sle
Courier
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GossIP WITH CoNTRIBITORs-No motifs
will be took-from this date hereafter
wards-ov letters that hain't got 8 post
age stamp onto them.
Don't write only on one side ov manu-
skript, and don't write much onto that.
Don't send manuscript unless you can
read it yourself, after it gifts dry.
We pay, all the way up hill, from ten
cents to one dollar for contribushuns, &C.
kording tew heft.
Aul settlement made promptly at the
end of the next ensueing year.
Poetry and prose pieces respectively
serlicited,
The highest market price paid for aw-
full raleroad smashes, and elopements
with another mans wife.
No swearing allowed in our paper.
Isaac.-Yure article on "frogs" IL re-
eeived.
1t made me laff like lightning.
Yure idee "that frogs might be increas-
ed by propagation" is bully.
Yure idee "that frogs waz diskovred by
Christopher Columbus in the year 1892
had slipped mi memory.
s.. You also say "that frogs grow more
bobtailed as they grow older" This IL
too eussed good to be entirely lost.
Noah.-We very humbly decline your
essa on the flood.
Yure remarks might possibly lead one
more man to think az you do, and we
don't want our columns held responsibel
for increasing the number of phools.
The world has already got more phools
then thar is any need Of.
Thare aint no doubt in mi mind but
that the food was perfeckt success, and
have thought that another just such an
one would pay we'll now in some sektions
ev the country. JOSH B1lL1Nes.
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WOMAN AND MARRIAaE.-I have spec
ulated great deal on matrimopy. |
have seen young and beautiful. women,
the pride of gay circles, married, as the
world says, we'll. Some moved into
their costly houses, and their friends have
all come and looked at their furniture
and their splendid homo for happiness,
and havo gone away and committed them
to their sunny hopes cheerfully and with
out fear. 1t is natural to be sanguine
for them, as the young are carried away
with similar feelings I love to get, un-
observed, in a corner, and watch the bride
in her white attire, and with her smiling
face and soft eyes meeting mo in the
pride of life, weave a waking dream of
future happiness, and persuade myself it
will be true. l think how they will sit
upon the luxurious sofa as the twilight
falls, and build gay hopes and murmur in
low tones the not now forbidden tender
ness; and how thrillingly the allowed
kiss and beautiful endearments of the
welded life will make even their parting
joyous, and how gladly they will como
back from the crowded and empty mirth
of the day to each others quiet company.
1 picture to myself that young creature
who bushes even now at his hesitating
caress, listening eagerly for his footsteps
as the night steals on, wishing he would
come, and when he enters at last, and
with an affection as undying as his pulse,
folds her to his bosom, l can feel the tide
that goes flowing through the heart, and
gaze with him on the graceful form as
she moves about for the kind offices of
affection, soothing all his unquiet cares,
and making him forget even himself in
her young and unshadowed beauty. l
90 forward for years and see her luxuri-
ant hair put soberly away from her brow;
and her girlish graces resigned into dig
nifty, and loveliness chastened with the
gentle meekness of maternal affection.
Hcr husband looks on with a proud eye,
and shows the same fervent love and del
icate attentions which first won her ; and
her fair children are grown about them,
and they go on, full Of honor and untrou-
bled years, and are remembered when
they die.
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The bridge at Aston being now completed, pas
sengers and freights will BIO transported without
delay. The expense Of freights, by the disoontin-
uance of the wagons and boats, will be largely
reduced.
Sept 20, 1856 IA
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Miscellaneous Advertisements
Greenville & Columbia Rail Road.

GENERAL SupERIsTBNDENT's OFFICE,
olumbia, Sept II, 1866
Or and after Monday, 18th inst, the Passenger
Trains will be run daily, Sundays excepted) IN
iii further notice as follows:
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ONLY A DREAM.
By A. ]. REGCIER.

By the lake, beyond the meadow,
Where the lilies blow
AS tie young moon dipt and lifted
Her reflected bowl
Lived and diod dream Of beauty,
Many yeaTs ago.
Something made the milk white blossoms
Even whittier grow;
Something gave the dying sunset
An intenser glow;
And enriched the cup Of rapture,
Filled to overflow.
Hope was frail, and Passion footing
1t is often so;
Visions born of golden sunsets,
With the sunsets 60;
To have loved is to have suffered
Martyrdom below.
By the lake, beyond the meadow,
Where the lilies blow
Obi the glory there that porished,
None shall ever know
When human heart MAS broken,
Many years ago.
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- For making ice cream: "Take out
the prettiest girl you can see, step gently
into the corner, and ask her to give you
q kiss-you will soon have nice cream.
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80. In 1905, the same Pope called
again the French.
33. In 1903, The same Pope called the
French and the Austrians against Ven
ice.
81. In 1911, the same Pope requested
the assistance of the English and the
Spaniards.
35. In 1920, Charles V. Emperor of
Germany, sent an army into Italy at the
solicitation of Leon <.
36. In 1921, the same Pope requested
the assistance of the Emperor Of Cor
many, of Henry VIII, Of England, and
of Ferdinand, Emperor of Austria.
81. In 1875, Clement VII, called
again Charles V. Emperor Of Germany.
SO. In 1881, ssthe AustEians and tie
French entered Italy at the request of
Gregory XVI.
SO. In 1849, the French, the Austrians
and the Spaniards intervened at the So
Iieitasicn Of Pius TX.
40. In 1860, the same Pope called to
his assistance the ultra Catholics Of
France, Belgium, and ireland
Al. In 1867, new French intervention.
From the preceding, The Popes have
requested the French Intervention six
teen times, the German interventien, iif-
teen times; the Austrian Intervention.
seven times the Spanish intervention.three
times; the English intervention twice;
| the Greeks. of the Normans, of Hunga-
ria, and Of Turkey, cnce respectively. s.
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9s'ile Democratic Taxes.


The most dishonest argument ever
used by the Democratic press, is thus
stated by the Woodsfeld lSpir;t il com
mon with other sheets Of that ilk:
"Seqen years ago, under Democratic
rule, the expenditures Of the government
we're not over seventy millions Of dollars.
Now, under Radical administration, they
are Eve hundred millions. Which does
the tax payer prefer?''
Seven gears ago, the Republican party
had been beaten in the Presidential con-
test Of 1856, and peaceably submitted to
the popular decision. In 1860, the Dem.
ecfatic party was beaten in the PTesiden.
tial contest and rebelled.
It is false shat the expendituressof the
government ara FIVE hundred millions
yearly. But tie GUM is largeoenOugh:
larger than loyal men ought tos pay
Whatever tie enm, is was caused by q
Democratic rehellion.'
The above is taken freIn the Marietta
Register Of the 18th inst.
When James Buchanan vacated the
Presidential Office, in 1861, the National
debs vas not seventy millions Nov it
lis three billions, Think of it tax pay
|ers.
The editor feys eur statement that the
yesrly Expenses are Eve hundred millions
lis false, when be knows that it is trae.-
The interest alone is ono hundred and
thirty milliensl But that is the Radical
way of refuting fact.
The editor had certainly commenced
his Christmas spree when hewrote: "Sep-
en- gears ago the Republican party had
been beaten IN the Presidential contest Of
1856"
Agaip:
in 1860 tho Democratic pasty was
beaten in the Presidential contest and re-
belled."
Oas more extract and our readers will
readily conclude with US that tho editor
was either tipsy OF slightly crazod over
the late elections:
"But the snm is largo enough: larger
tkan logoi men oHgSt to pay"
Don't that smack rather strongly Of
repudiatiou2 These are holiday times,
aud we hope the readers Of the Register,
as we'll as the readers Of the Spirit, will
excuse hin for his blunders, which we
are certain the editoi will repudiate when
he gets we'll.
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TIE Detroit Free Press publishes over
four columns, in small type, of marine
disasters on The Western lakes for the
year j1st going cut of existence. Among
the vessels is seven propellors,and thirty
three gun vessels. Eight hundred and
ninety one we're more or less injured.
NEwBURYpoRT, Mass, ct the late cleo
tiOn elected the Democratic candidate for
Mayor By four hundred and ten majority,
and with him the Democracy elected che
entire Board Of Aldermen, six in number
Last year the entire concern was Repub-
lican.
The iron manufacturers Of Wheeling
and Pittsburgh have agreed to reduce the
wages Of their operatives thirty three per
cent. Should the operatives refuse to
submit, they propose to close their works,
which will throw out of employment 5000
hands.
The Radicals in Congress say to She
country: "Your petitions to to pay the
debt in greenbacks, accommodates US in
tae way Of soaSts paper. Our legislation
is fer bankers aud bondholders. They
demand gold and it pays us TO give it to
them" Stand back taxpayers!
PRIVATE parties have presented o claim
against the Russian Government for
$780, 900, which Sec, Seward is disposed
to take out of the purchase money of
Russian America. The Russian Govern
mept denies the debt. The matter has
to be referred to the Committee on Ap-
preparations.
TIE Radicals are claiming that the
late election in Pittsburgh wasa working
mems victory. All right; The working
men nominated Democrat and elected
him by majority of $500. The work
! |ipg-aen have discovered that the revolu-
tionaSy d6etrines advocated BY Radical
ism are detrimental to their best inter-
ests and those Of the country, hence are
supporting the candidates of the Democ-
racy on all occasions. Roll on the ball.
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rnc oId and fIle Nerr yenr.

Tonight when the cIook strikes the
hsus Of twelve the year 1857 viii have
performed its mission and followed its
predecessors into that eternal beyond.
70 many the 5ear 1867 has proved
pleasant and realized their most sangaine
expectations; to others. regrets and dis
appointments are ali that reward their
sass back into che ill-spent past.
The birth Of the New Year viii be
hailed b. prayer, fsstiyity and general
ssjoiuing throughout the world. The
merning will witness 6new start in the
ssce fer wealth, honor and preferment
among men; but many Who stars therein,
0poyant with life, hops and all that makes
Ese pleasant will be cut dewn ere six or
,Siee ,.u have run their course.
an han L.. a
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her citizens, ] wsnld recommend The
declaration of martial law in Texas TO
secure these. The necessity for govern
ing any portion of our territory by mar
tial Law is to be deplored, and, If iesorted
to, should be limited in its authority and
should leave all local authorities and civ
il tribunals free and unobstructed uaail
they prove then inefieienoy or unwills
ingnesH TO perform their duties. May
tial Law would give security, ssor campar-
ativeiy 80 to all classes Of citizens with
out regard to race, color or political
opinions, and eoald be continued until
She State is returned to It's fall relation
With the Union. The application Of mar
tial law to one of these States would be
a warning to all, and il necessary can be
extended to others.
(Signed) u S. GRANT.
No action vas had by the civil author
tiles upon tho foregoing recommendation.
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Gen. Sherman.

At che festival Of the New England
Society recently. held in New York
Ctr, Gen. Sherman said:
81 Isment this war deeply, but its price
wss cheap 10 what We have gained. No
parent should weep long thatshe lost his
child"
SITS pricel,' Was 5Oo,0a0 fathers
sons and brothers, left mouldering in the
South.
Was.depriving $50. .0o0men Of legs and
an 4 now, are treated By the "Gcd
sb. t.1lity" party to q crumb for their
Vas depriying thousands Of helpless
women and children of the means of sus.
Gaining life.
"Whss We have gaiuedl" Is noun
tain Of debt held by the bankers and
bondholders in the shape Of gold interest
bearing bonds, which has to be paid BY
the laboring men Of the country.
Isa paper currency worth sisty scuen
eeats on the dollar instead Of dollar sor
dollar 10 gold and ailver.
Is for the bondholder one dollar and
tairB-thrse cents for one dollar, and fol
the poor man sirty sevcn cents for one dol
Lar
Is ten States Of the American Union
placed under the control Of negro field
hands, BARRIERS and boot-blacks.
Is The Acknowledgement Of the intelli-
gent White mon Of ten States Of the
Americen Onion.
That's What We have gained; and We
abinknn psreuta should weep long Oyel
sube ssorlass q sheis aons for SO he,lish {
,--,...susfse
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Ney Subscribers.

-, eiyed from JOSIAH MAssEE
= = Iase v 1s'> = wnship, q fne list o
Esq, OF Seneca -, l;sh has on il ID,
paying subscribers; tie 4'' -. M M,ss1r,
name of every Democrat in, : ovoon.
part of the County, with but o. r.,s,,
ton. Our thanks ars due Mr. N,
for bis efforts toward circulation
sound Democratic doctrines. We hope
the balance of the County will respond
In like manner.
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REczEns Union scaaooa House, Oz.sa
n r. Dist, No. a.

- -SSSe5 - -~~e -
MoERoE CoUETY O., Dec. 7th 1867.
ED, SPIRIT;
The Board Of Ednoasion Of this Town
ship 6pprohf;ate1 nine hundred dollars
with which yshe local Directory Of she
Dist, eaplEyed Mr.. Jno. Tishorof Bars..
vile TO buiid them School House 38 fl.
by 28 It. With two ante rooms 6 It. by 8 Fl.
each and d fuel room between tbenl.'
The parents and scholars Of I he Dist.
then contributed tothe amount0f eighty
five dollars With which they purchased a
bell weighing 163 lbs. costing sixtysnine
dollars aud fifty cents, an eight day clock
costing fourteen dollars and SET Of At
water's school-room notices costing one
dollar. The house being bulls after the
most approved model, taeY have a house
Iexcelledby none of the Rural Diss's Of
the County, and worthy OF Che examin-
alton Of thoseswishng to build. At oem-
pletion it was flled BY the scholau, par
ents, and. lovers of learning of tie vi.
cinity aud beautifully addressed bv the
Rev. Smith Of Baresvllle and Prof. School
craft of the Baressilie school. Let the
lovers of American Education, proudly
SAY to other districts Of the County "Go
thou and do likewise" causing the wretch
ed novels (ealled school heuses) which
darken our beloved Monroe to disappear.
G.. Marion Winnett, Teacher.
Claringten Enterprise please copy.
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AHapDy New Wear.

Friends, a happy New Yearl Enemies
happy New Year to thee and tbincl To
one and all happy New Year is the
greeting extended. May prosperity smile
upon you the coming year and SORROW moi
cross your threshholdsi
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sar Christmas was dull, dark aod
gloomy. The littlo 'uns enjoyed them
selves eating candies and firing crackers,
while The big 'uns had ball Snd oyster
sappor Of Minsterman's, Goods bye
Krissl
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rsS-The wife aud daughter of Cc

cgThe wife and daughter of Uon-
gressman Hamilton. the particulars Of
whose death We publish on our outside,
haye botn gone crazy since hisssdesth, so
saws a private letter received in Woods-
4 the 9th inst.
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gTThe Winiand farm, on sunfsh
Greek, vas sold at sherifF'S Sale on Sat.
urdoy. the 18th inst, for s3,e1e. Mr
Henry Winland was she purchaser.