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W hh"Lt' =, -" DELICATE CoNsTIrrrIo>s oC bs ,
49, ., Va "t'h oids EA'racl Bu nu II viii ,Iy,
nrlsE and energetic feelings, and enable y,p ~ .e
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
COMMUNICATED.

MEssRs EDIToRs-Thc distinguished ser>
vices of the Hon. E. S. Keitt, in the late
war for Southern independence, and the
ability he has displayed in his short career
in the Legislature Of the State, entitle him
to the thanks and gratitude of every patriot
in the land, and should be suitably rewars
ded, by promoting him to a more extensive
field Of usefulness. No one who has read
his eloquent and statesmanlike speech, late
ly delivered in the House of Representa-
tives, can doubt for moment his ability,
patriotism and profound views Of govern
ment, which qualify him for the highest of
flee in the gift Of the people, and point him
out Enthusiastically as the proper person to
rescue the banner Of the constitution from
the infdcl hands which are now trailing it
in the dust, and restore it with its full quota
of stars to the position in which it was left
by the patriots and statesmen Of the reyolu>
ton. We have therefore taken the liberty,
without the knowledge of the distinguished
gentleman, to nominate him as suitable
person to represent the third Congressional
Districtip the u. S. House of Representa-.
tives, and sincerely hope he will crafty his
many friends and admirers by accepting the
nomination. Now is the time to have the
State represented by her brightest lights,
young men of ability, activity, energy. and
a thorough knowledge. of the constitution
and government of the country, and all may
yet be well, the South saved, and democra,
cy triumphant. s..Y YOA POPULI.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

WASHINGTON, January, 21.-Mr. Ba
ker, OF Illinois, introduced a joint resolu.
rion, declaring the rebel States Govern,
ment invalid until CongrcssionaIIy recog'
nized preferred to Judiciary Committee
Mr.. Brownwell introduced a joint
resolution, declaring the rebel States
disqualified from voting, pending future
constitutional amendments, until formal
ly restored.
The Committee of Investigation ofthe
South Carolina murders has summoned
Generals Sheridan and Thomas and the
Secretary oc War and the interior.
PHILADELPHIA, JaDuary 20.-Thc col
ored deputies to the Massachusetts, Leg
islature earnestly express the hope OF
preservation and future harmony and
union, and arge the President to come
to terms with Congress.
- General Logan, who is just from ILL.,
nois, say the people generally favor i'm
peaChmcnt. . .., y ;s.
Sixteen States have adopted the con:
StitHtiohal amendment:
1,:NEw York, JANUARY 2l.-The heaviest
snow We have had for two years is Dow
on the ground. The Ohio is closed at
WhccliBg--the first time in ten years.
Tie Camden and Amboy Railroad has
been cleared. 1900 persons were de-
tanned since Thursday. : DISPATCHES from
Springfield, ILL.,, say the snow is two feet
deep. All the railroads are blocked.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
D1sTR1DUT1oSs.-We would call attention

DIsTRIBUTIoNs-We would call attention
to the opinion of one of the leading papers
Of Canada on this subject: ....a..:
Most Of our readers have no doubt read
some Of the numerous. advertisements of
Gift Enterprises, Gift Concerts, &c which
appear from time to time in the public
prints, Offering most tempting bargains to
those who will patronize them. In most cases
these are genuine bumbugs. But there are
a few respectable firms who do business in
this manner, and they do it as q means of
increasing their wholesale business, and not
to make money. From such firms, it is true,
handsome and valuable articles are procured
for Il very small sum, and what IS more im>
portant, no one is ever cheated. Every per
son gets good value for his dollar; because
as we have stated, it is intended to act as an
advertisement TO increase their ordinary
business. We have seen numbers Of prizes
sent out in this way by Sherman, Watson &
Company, of Nassau Street, n. Y, and
there is no doubt that some of the articles
are worth eight or ten times the money paid
for them, while we have not seen or heard
of a single article which was not worth the
dollar which it cost. But this is only one of
the exceptions OF this rule, for as q general
thing the parties engaged in this business
are nothing but clever SwinGlers.
Saturday Reader, Montreal, c. E., Jan. l3,
1861
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
The Coatraso-Georgja and South Carolina

a correspondent Of the Anderson Ap-
peal writes to that paper as follows:
The people Of the State Of Georgia,
through the Legislature, seem regardful
Of the condi. ion and hardships of the
times, and by wise and humane legisIa-
ton, are attempting to soften down and
ameliorate the suffcrings Of the citizens
of that State.
The Legislature has provided by law
for the payment Of debts, by instalments
running through four ycars-the first
commencing 1st of January, 1868.
|. Also, for a liberal homestead, one hun
dred and sixty acres of land; two horses
or mules; two cows and calscs; house
hold and Kitchen furniture, farming im-
plements and enough provisions for one
year.
Also, a law to secure to all married
women their separate estate and inhcri-
tanceS.
Also, law declaring how contracts
for slaves shall be construed and collect
cd. ....-.,,..... .H
The Legislature of South Carolina has
abolished all laws on the subject OF
CSury. 80 49,, -. ..r
Has refused to allow any time to deb
tors, and even rejected the Annual Court
Bill, which in all large debts would have
allowed one more crop TO intervene be-
fore judgment. :; .. 49, ..
Has refused to BASS any Bankrupt
Law. -. :
Has refused to pass any homestead
Bill, or enlarge'at all property exempt
from levy and sale"
Has refused TO abolish Imprisonment
for debt.
But the Legislature did aid one or
more Railroad COMPANIES, and did pass
about one hundI ~ actS-more than one
half the number being for the incorpora-
tion of private and public companies.
What real and substantial good to the
people of the State, was or will be ac-
complished, we leave some one else to ex-
plain.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
Ministerial Changes.

Rev. Dr.. Brantly, Rev. j. W.
Humbcrt, and Rev. Z. c. Logan, re$pcc-
lively of the Baptist, Methodist and
Episcopal Churches, have, within a few
weeks, retired from their labors here,
and gone to other fields of duty. DR..
Brantly has accepted a profcssOrship in
Mercer University. Mr.. Humbert pre-.
sides over the Methodist Church at
Green7ille, and Mr.. Logan, has accepted
a charge near Beaufort, S. G.
These gentlemen endeared themselves
to our people, and in their behalf, we
bid them fond farewell, trusting that
they may find happy homes among
a genial and generous-hearted people.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

ST. M1cuEL's BEl.Is.-Thc ship Glad
stone, which sailed from Liverpool De-
ccmber 23d, and is expected shortly to
arrive, brings the bells of St. Michael's
Church. They were sent to England
some months ago, and have been recast
at the identical foundcry where they
were first manufactured, and it is said
they now have the Identical tones that
for more than hundred years reused
the, echoes of old Charleston. The bill
of lading, also, calls for fifty-onc pieces
of scantling, which Fave been fitted for
the bell.trames, according to. a plat of
the steeplc sent on With the bells. The
freight and other expenses, amounting
to fifty pounds sterling, have been paid
by Mcssrs. Fraser, Trenholm & Co., and
the bells will be landed here free of ex-
pcnse to the YestrY.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
From the South Carnlina Baptist.

FROM Ile SOUlu SaTlllua DapllSL.l
BUSH RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH.
Dec. 9Th 1866.
DEAR BIO. WALTERS VIII you please
be so kind as to publislrin your valuable
paper, the following Preamble and Reso-
lutions, and obli!e our Church -
Whereas, In the yicissitudes Of an
eventful and tumultuous period Of our
history, circumstances have transpired,
real or imaginary, which have caused
our beloved Pastor, the Rev. James K.
Mendcnhall thinking it best for the
prosperity Of the church, and the good Of
the cause he so much loves, to resign his
pastoral cares over US; thereby showing
a disntcreSted christian spirit, and a
magnanlmity Of purpose seldom exhib-
tied, and cannot be too highly apprcci-
ated by US. Inasmuch as the said
Brother has served US so abl,'. faithfully
and successfully, in the different func-
tions of Pastor, Minister and Sunday
Schoo! Teacher, during a term Of five
years, accompanied with war, bloodShed,
decentralization and ruin, we should and
DO, deeply deplore the separation, but,
at the same time we console ourselves
with the assurance, that the tie thus
severed, is only formal and official, ard
not spiritual or christian, leaving US the
good hope, that it may evcntuatc III the
mutual benefit of both Pastor and Flock,
which will not diminish, but increase. in
a brothcrly love and esteem; that. will
eliminate above in heaven where discre-
pancics are not known, and where per-
feet bliss endeth not:
Therefore, be it Resolved, 1st That we,
after returning our sincere thanks to the
Rev James X Mcndenhall, for his able,
faithful and thoroughly devoted exe"cise,
over US, as Pastor during the last five
years, do, although in much sympathy
and sorrow. accept his resignation as
meet and proper. 80. :... .. -.
End. That we will, ever with pleasure
and gratitude, retrospect his advent
amongst us, as being nothing less than a
God send to the needy, and his minis
tration as affording a green spot, and
one Of the brightest pages IN the history
Of our church.
3rd. That We .chccrfully recommend
the said Brother to any and every chris,
lian community, not only as being tho
roughly orthodox, bnt as hrins an able,
Zcalou>, faithful aad efficient minister Of
the gospel Of Christ.
4th. That we cordially invite him to
visit and pl each for us, at any and all
! times, that may suit his convenience.
9th. Tha, a copy Of these proceed
logs be furnished the said Brother; also,
that they be published in the South
Carolina Baptist; requesting tic New
berry 'I!erafd, please copy.
l. Done in Church conference and signed
by order Of the same, this Sth Dec. 1866
/ B. F. GRIFFIN, c. Clerk.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
New Advertisements.
New BARBER SroP.-LeWis Butler, Pr

NEwBARBER SnoP.-Lewis Butler, Pro
prietor. ''.'
. ESTATE NorlcE. E.-E P. Chalmers.
WN. F. NANCE, Cotton Broker, Bank
ing and Commission Agent, Ncwberry
Z. H., S. G. ''.; i. |''*'. -
NoTIcE TO TREsPASsERs.--E L. Lark.
MAYEs & MART1N-Fre>h Sour Krout
for sale. Also fine country -four.
"WRIeHT 4 CoppocE-Clothlng at a
sacrifice. -; ..
BLEAsE & WRIcHr--Tin ware, Stoves,
house furnishing goods, etc.
SuERiFF's SALE-T. N. PaysingeT,s.N.D.
NoTlCE.-J. Il. Williams. ...,. ..,.
LAND FOR SALE.--J. II. Williams
DRAY ScHEDuLE--B. II. Lovclace.
FRESH MEAL--LoYelace Z; Wheeler.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
MURDER OF Col. SrEEDMAN BY NECR' E

MURDER OF COL STEEDMAN BY NEGR' Es.
One Of the braveSt, best, most popular,
most honorable, most amiable citizens OF
Lexington Distrct--of all South Caro-
lina-was Col. Marcellus Steedman, lead
er, for some time during the late war,
of the sixth S. G. Volunteers. Since the
close CT the war he has been living on
his farm on Edisto, and been engaged at
the same time in merchandise. His
dwelling and his store were under the
same roof On Tue>day night the sth
inst, he walked out into his piazza, and
rs he turred to 60 in, VAS shot hy some
person unseen, As he fell, he cried out.
His wife rushed forth, dragged him in
and bolted the DOR. lie survived but
three hours: The wretchci and bercaved
woman, with two Ettle children, spent
the who:c-n}3ht alone with the corpse,
fearing to give the alarm.
immediately. upon the shot being fred,
there waS a hubbub Of voices, and Col.
Steedman recognized those Of two ne
gro men, formerly slaves of his father.
This, with their names, he disclosed to
his wife before he died
And snre enough, on the following
day, the two monsters were arrested in
Aiken. They made full confession. 1t
seems that they had followed Sherman
when he passed through Lexington, and
had not returned :thNhcr untila fortnight
before the murder. This fortnight
they had spent in watching their chance.
They had no grudge against their fOrmc:
young master. but knowing that he was
in business, they killed him with the de-
sign Of getting money and robbing the
store. They intended also to murder
the lady and children; but With the first
shot their hearts failed them. We take
it for granted they are in Barnwell Jail.
Col. Stecdman was only about thirty
years Of age -Edgefeld Advertiser.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
The Extra Court

Of General Sessions and Common Pleas.
ordered for the dispatch of unfinished buSi-
ness, convened Monday, the 18th inst.
and adjourned Saturday night last. His
Honor Judge Aldrich presided. Two impor'
tant cases were disposed of.
|. State VS.. Booker Duckett and others,
freedmcn-for the robbery Of Lemuel Lane
Booker Duckett, Albert Davis, jim. Posey
Emanuel Guntcr and Dave Lane, Guilty
Sentencc-to be hanged on the first Friday
in March. Armistead Cook, not guilty.
2. State VS.. Bennct Wallace. Arson. No
Guilty.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS, in PnbIic and
Private, with Letters and Speeches,
before, during and since the War, by
Henry Cleveland. Richmond: National
Publishing Co., Cor. 7rh and Main StS.
We have received copy Of the above
work. 1t is an octave volume Of 833 pp.
The typographical execution is faultless'
The work is cmbel!ishcd with several
handsome engravings. Among them are
life-likeneSses of Mr.. Stephens. We
have not had time to read the book, but
will do so at an carly moment, and refer
TO it again.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

place should not be supplied? Do they
not see that their lands will become of
little or no value, il labor for their cult
vation cannot be obtained? These are
not idle questions-thcy go the founda-
ton Of the prosperity of every people.
No people can be prosperous without
labor applied to the cultivation of the
soik With thisaprliance, and the proper
direction of capital to develop the re-
sources Of the country, the prosperity of
the country IS; certain. This is thrown
out by way Of hint to the rejecting
people who may read this communica-
ton. TRAVELLER.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

MEssRs. BLEAsE & WEIGur.-Wc invite
attention to the card and advertisements
Of these enterpriSing merchants, who
are prepared, with the best material, to
to do all kind of work in the tin line,
for the wholesale and retail trade They
have in store cooking and parlor stoves,
house furnishing goods, and every
description Of plain, pressed and Japaned
tin ware. ,..J...
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
An Act to renew the Incorporation Of the
Town of NeWberry.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives, now met and sitting
in General Assembly, and by the author.
ity of the same, That the charter of in
corporation of the town of New berry be,
and the same is hereby renewed and ex-
tended for the term Of fourteen years
from the day Of the expiration of the
present charter, with all the amendments,
Limitations and restrictions imposed, by
the several Acts Of the Legislature in
reference thereto.
In the Senate House., the nineteenth day of
December, in the year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and S1N:y>six.
w. D. PORTER,
Prcsldent.of the Senate.
CHARLES II. SIMONTON,
Speaker House of Representatives.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

MILITARY ARREST. Lieut. Ross, CON-
manding the garrison at this place ac-
ting under instructions from Gen. Scott,
Of the Frcedmen's Bureau, arrested
Sheriff Matthews, James P. Barlincau
and J. S. Beck on yesterday and sent
them to Charleston this morning. This
arrest was made in consequence of their
being in charge ofthejail which was re-
Gently DESTROYED by fire at this place.
These officers were arrested while in
discharge of their duty on the District
Court.-Kingstree Star.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

GET RID OF YOUR GREENBAcEs. The
number Of gold mines recently discover
cl, and which are Of. such prolific yield,
force US to the conclusion. that in short
while grecnbacks must 90 entirely by
the board, As this will fall heavily upon
our subscribers and advertisers who are
in arrears, and continue to hoard Up and
lay away, in defiance of our cry:'and
many warnings, we make the following
liberal offer: from. all such We .willrc.
ceiEe currency without farther dcPrccia-
ton, and will allow them to pay up, and
thus relieve them Of the fearful thought
of loss. Brig Us your greenbacks.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
The Carolina Baptist,

Published at Anderson, S. y, in its
prospectus, which We have not room at
present to insert, makes an appeal to
Baptist clergymen Of this State of whom
there are 500 to give It help. 5000 Sub
scribers are wanted, which would be
only 10 from eaclt Of these ministers,
and an easy thing 20 accomplish VIC
think. The Carolina Baptist is worthy
Of a large support, and We hope it may
receive it.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
> January IS. 1867

Messrs. Grcnekcr-Dear Sirs-En-
closed please find three dollars, my SUBJ
Scription TO your. wclcome visitor, the
Herald. think my time expired about
the 1st Fvould not feel satisfied to
drop friend, although money is rather
tight, and | feel like [ can do without
some other things better than the Herald
With my best wishes for your success l
remain yours.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
The Aiken Press.

It is proposed to publish in the Town OF
Aiken, s. G., weekly paper under the
above title a; to be devoted to general intel
ligencc-poitical, commercial, <ocial, literary
and religious-wiih, a department OF agrl1
culture, including the field, the orchard, the
yiiyard and the garden! A news summary,
to contain digest Of the important events
OF the week, will occupy a portion OF the
paper, and particular attention viii De given
to the unsettled question of labor, as, best
adopted to or new condition, and the de-
vclopment of the resources of the country
in Manufactures, Agriculture, Fruit-raising
and Yine-growing.. ,..,......
Terms: $3 year, in advance.
-. -. -. H.'WaRAFENEL, Editor.
". D. KIRKLAND, Publisher. .:~...
Jan. 234 IT,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

We have received 4 copy Of the Demo
cratic Altuanac, Van :-vric, Horton& Co.,
publishers, No. 162 Nassau ST., y. Y.
Together with the usual calculations, il
contains interesting political compcn-
dium. Single copies 2Octs., six copies
$l,OO, fourteen $500, post paid, by
express $1,000 per hundred.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

Col. Warren D. Wilkes has withdrawn
from the position of contributing editor
of the Anderson Intelligencer, and be-
come associated with the editorial staff
of the Appeal.
Samuel J. Hay, Esq, has, retired from
the editorial management Of the Barn
we'll Sentinel.
Mr.. Blair has retired from the staff of
the Camden Journal.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

Fool kILLEE.-Many enquiries having
lately been made Of US as to the where
abouts of this very necessary and useful
member Of society, and many regrets in
dulged in as to his prolonged absence,
We feel constrained to say, that though
We are expected to know all things, and
keep posted as to the movements Of all
distinguished characters, our sorrow is
unreigned in being forced to plead igro-
rance. We don't know where he is, and
have neither seen or heard from him in
"a coon's age We need no telling that
the number of subjects is fearGully on
the increase, and unless he speedily pay
the town a visit, there will be an expto.
sion of gaseous matter which may upset
its we'll balanced equilibrium. It was
thought by few that the attractions of
Court week would have brought him out,
and a mutual friend actually affirmed
seeing him, and danced for JOY at the
prospect of the fun ahead But alas !!
it could not have been him, or else he has
lost his power, or how account for the
number of subjects still at large.
Should this paragraph meet his eye,
it is hoped he will Immediately come in.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
COMMERCIAL.


NEwBERRY Jan. 22.-Market closed with but
little Offering. p ices 20 IS 271.
COLUMBIA, Jan 22-COtton. ord mary TO mid
ding, 81; corn l60 to II flour, super, Y, extra
IS, gold 1885,. -, 80. -
LivErPooL, January 9-Evening ng.-COtton
dull, with sales of 5000 bales, he market
closed at l45d. per Pound. Breadstufs market
active ard buoy an. Corn advanced, and sold
at 49,. Cd. per quarter
NEW OELEAAs, January 20.-Cotton unchang-
ed-low middlng 80; middling g. Sugar in
good demand-fair II; fully fair. l2l- Twenty
one vessele, with CO. 90 bales Of cotton, are
detained at the bar, for want ofwater. ~
New YORK, January q Gold quite steady
and uniform, at 362. Cotton dulland noEaiMally
ic. lower. with sales of 150J bales. at 34l Flour
shade 6rEler. prices without change.
BALTIMORE January 2-COtton scarce and
and frm-middiing 81!
LoUlsvILLE. jan. 2I.-Bacon shoulders III;
clear sides 49,. Hams Is. Lard l2S. Corn
dull, at SO. Oats G5. Cotton dull.
l. MOBILE. January 2G.-SaleS of cotton, to-day,
so bales, market closing quiet and dull-nid-
ding 31!G32.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

PAINFUL AccIDENT.-We are sorry to
learn that Mr.. C. F. 3. Bremen, COM
positor in the Daily News office, acci-
dentally fell through trapdoor leading
to the press room, thereby sustaining Sc
rious injuries and barely escaping death.
Charley is good printer and capital
fellow, withal. We wish a speedy re.
cOYcrY.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23
The following appear in the. Act COZ

1he lOiIoWlnG appear III lHe' -AcI CON
cerning Roads; Bridges & Ferries
VII. Thatfthe ferry. over the Saluda
River, known as CEappell's Ferry be
and the same is hereby re-cst&b!iShed
for the term Of fourteen years, and YES
ted in Elizabeth Chappcll, her heirs
and assigns, who shall be allowed the
same rates of toll as heretofore establish
cd by law.
VIII. That the road leaving the high
way leading from Newberry Court House
to O'neall's Mills, near Springfield, the
residence Of Mrs. Helen Oneall, and pass
ing over lands Of the estate of John B.
Oneall and James N. Baxter, until it
i1tersects the highway leading from
Ncwbcrry Court House to Higgins Fer
ry, on Saluda River, be and the same is
hele6y discontinued as public road.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

STEAM PIow.-They have a new agli-
cultural sensation in New Orleans in the
shape ofone of the steam plows of Mcssrs.
Fowler & Co., Leeds, England, which
has just been received by. Longstreet,
Owen & Co. 1t is used successfully in
England and in Egypt, and it is said that
the Arabs and Brdou;nS in. the valley Of
the Nile are preparing their lands for
the next crop with them. They are be-
lievcd to be perfectly adapted to the
lands of the Mississippi Valley and the
prairie country. -
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-01-23

a CALIFORNIA wife, in San Francisco,
writes thus to her husband in the iute-
rior: .-. 49,
"DEAE SE:- 1t may be proper, and
perhaps my duty, to inform you that
about two months ago, ! succeeded in
getting my divorce from you; and also
that have since parried again. You
may continue your monthly remittances,
as may need them for: your three chill
dren."