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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

A witness in court who had been
cautioned to give precise answer to
every question, and not to talk about
what ho might think tho question
meant, was intorrogotod as follows
"You drive q wagon Z"
ono, sir, I do not"
F. "Why, man, did you not tell my
learned friend so this moment %
Ono, sir, ! did not.' s,..,ss.E. ss.E.
Now, sir, I put it. to you OF your
oath, do you not drive wagon 2"
"No, SIR"
"What is your occupation, then7
81 drive horse, sir.'
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

A Troy paper publishes the latest
rat story, as follows "The other
morning, gentleman found in trap
he had set, a complete rat skin, and
nothing more The snap had
caught the animal BY the nose, and in
strugglingto escape, he walked en-
tirely out of his skin. Attached to the
skin, were portions Of the hoad, tho
hind feet, and the whole tail. Load.
ing from the trap to hole near by,
wero tracks Of blood.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

A rumor that Gen. Grant had been
ambushed by Indians on his recent
tour gave occasion for tho following
effort of the Western muse, which ap-
peared in the Hartsvillc (Tenn.) W.
detie
Ulysses Grant, who went out West,
TO trade in furs and skins
Was Thomas-hawked and soalp.i-ed
BY the bloody In-ji-ins.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

FlRE.--We learn that not only the
residence, with all it's contents but the
provisions and family supplies of Mr..
Richard s. Webb, in The Fork of Black
River, was entirely destroyed on Thurs.
day night OF last week, by fire. The
family were asleep, and when reused,
the fire had made such progress, it was
impossible to save anything. Sumter
Ne,us.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

The last importation of the Nor.
mons for the season arrived at New
York Thursday. The party number
ed eight hundred men and women,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26
SALARIES.
Superintendent
One Male Assistant
One Male A ssistant
Eight Female Assistants
One Janitor
Received Of scholars during
month
Balance due
So 1000

Balance due $4,000
The Home, in connection with the
school, has proved great blessing to
the children who nave been fortunate
enough to derive its advantages. The
Improvement in them has been the sub
ject of general remark, and the uniform
and universally good behavior of those
boys are sources of congratulations
Never was money expended in charity
on more useful object and one that
promises more abundant return. The
boys are all to be sent to their homes
for the months Of August and Septcm.
ber for vacation, to avoid the heat and
sickness Of those months.
We have II applications for admis
sion into tho Home, and only want the
room, the means and the authority of
Society 10 take them. We trust, with a
crop apd renewed business, tho friends
of these children will be able to assist in
their suppor: the coming year, and that
by an effort in this community, to be
made in the fall, we will be able to do
something for ourselves; but all this
will not avail without the continued
generous aid and cooperation of fyour
Society.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26
paraphase of the old hymn, "Could but
stand" &c.-PhUntv.
charleston School the Pioneer South ern
Educational Society.

The Baltimore Gazette, of Friday
last, published the following report for
the month of July, Of Rev. A. Toomer,
Porter, Superintendent of the Charles.
IN School of tho Pioneer Southern
Educational Society OF Baltimore
Since last report there have been
eight new scholars. IT. being generally
known that the summer vacation com.
mences IN August. has prevented larger
accessIons THIS first two weeks of this
month the rain poured in torrents, and
the third week was intensely hot. Last
report $50: added 8; making 339. At.
tendance about the same average.
We have had many gratifying testi.
monials of the general improvement Of
many OF the scholars and gradual appre
ciation of the generous assistance fur,
nished MS by the Society. Expenses
for month are:
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

a fashion writer says the soul Of q
lady is in her handkerchief. Then it
stands good chance Of being blown
away.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26
SEcRETARY,
WoMAN.--An exchange 90 va wa %

WoMAN.-An exchange says, we can
always tell what sort of woman a man
marrles, by the way he treats the prin.
ter If he getsa common wife, he for
gets the printer altogether. II he gets
q tolerable good wife, he will send in
the notice of his marriage. 1.-The gets n
very good one, he will send the printers
a nice slice Of cake accompanying the
notice. Ifhc gets an extra one, he will
send a nice slice of cake and, bottle Of
wine with the notice. And if he gets d
glorious, angelic creature--all affection
and goodness--ho is sure to send the
printer nice let Of cake and wine and
three dollars for q years subscription fol
the paper.
Fanny Fern having said that "men
of the npaaant dav are fact Upront;oa ro
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26

Fanny Fern having said that "men
of the present daysare fast" Prentice re.
plies that "they have to be to catch the
women"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26
F0RTIEH DAY.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

The Committee on Railroads made
favorable reports on the bills to grant o
charter to the Chatham Railway Com
pany, and to amend the charter Of the
Cheraw and Coalfield Railroads.
The Committee on County Offices
and Officers made favorable report on
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26


a New GARRISON FOR CHARLESTON.
Six companies of the 9th Infantry
U. States Army, under command Of
Brevet Colonel Clitz, are to garrison
this post under orders from General
Moade, who now commands the new
department of tho South. The other
four companies of this regiment are
now serving on tho Western frontier.
The troops will be stationed for tho
present either at the citadel or at
Summerville, as the Heolth Officer
may advise. The summer has, thus
far been particularly healthy, SO that
il is likely that the garrison will re-,
occupy their old quarters at tho Cita-
del. The forco now stationed at
hummerville is quartered in tents.
Char. News.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1868-08-26
SENATE.

The bill. to provide for The payment
Of the per diem and mileage of members
bers and officers of the General Assem-.
bly, was passed, with an amendment
that tho bills receivable so used shall be
paid to the members at the current rate
Of discount.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

"No SUCH WORD AS FAIL.n-"In the lexicon Of
youth, there is no such word as fail" The man,
whose hair i9 siIverod with the frosts of age, and
whose blood flows slow and feebIy through his veins,
may be excused for saying, lit is impossible" Nature
has imposed her own limits to bis power and to his en-
thusiasm. But nothing is impossible to the young,
the vigorous and the brave. To the front then, young
men of Louisiana! To you belong, especially, the
duty Of rescuipg your future home from the empire
of Radicalism and to you the glory of achievement.
Age may find a balm for afflicted patriotism in the
consultations of an early grave, but you, in the course
Of nature, must drag the lengthening chain of depose-
ment and slavery, through long years of hopeless mis-
cry. For the sake Of your future, attend well to the
present, and see that the mongrsl constitution is de-
feated.
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e Work him Well

Men of Caddo, you have read that wretched abor-
ton Of party ~malignity, called a constitution. You
know that it proposes to disfranchise whole classes of
our ablest citizens, merely to give the political power
of the State to the imported hybrids OF Northern IA
naticism, with the view to the present and future con-
troll of the black race. You know with what tortuous
and deviish policy these men have attempted the mas
terry Of that race; with what tempting bats of imprac-
ticable legislation they are endeavorlng to allure them
from their old friends, and join in a crusade against
our rights. You know, too, with what success this
attempt has been crowned. That the deluded negro
to-day, dependent for his very subsistence upon your
liberality and kindness, is ignorantly seeking to de-
prive you, of rights inherited from your fathers. Ap-
peal to him warn him against such advisers. Tell
him he is voting your rights away-rights coeval with
the Government; rights that you have not forfeited
rights that the Radical Congress- or the mOngrel con
vention can neither give nor take away; that both
Congress and the convention know this fact, and that,
despite this, they are using a desperate power to &C
%compiish an illegal and a tyrannieal purpose. Tell
them, if they lend their aid to these people, they make
themselves our enemies, in spite of our wishes and of
our common interests.
Be patient with the weak and the wayward-lead
the blind man carefully but work him, who having
the right 70 know the consequences of his own act and
the intelligence to foresee them, deliberately takes
position against you. Il, of your household and feed
ing Oh your bounty, he is only the grsater enemy.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

THE WANDERING REFUGEB.-In the days Of our past
trouble, who does not remember the refugee, seeking
among real strangers, but among political friends, an
exile's home? The adoption of the mongrel constitu-
ton will be followed by the same tragic woes of COM
pulsory exile, that we 20 often witnessed in the late
conflict of arms. We shall soc, on every road lead
ing to California, on every steamer going to the North
west, or outward bound from New Orleans, going to
Brazil, Honduras, or Mexico, men Of intelligence, men
o. patriotism, men Of principle, fleeing from the tyran-
ny Of the conqueror, to the highways and the ~byways,
as q means of escape from the doom of a I" lost cause. -"
The congratulated refugee will find his prototype in
that Of the Wandering Jew, and the sons of the South,
like the sorrow-5tricken but heroic sons of Ismael,
will wander through all climes and settle in all coun-
tries-to find a home in none. While there is hope,
let us fight over every inch of ground. The constitu-
ton must be defeated.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

NEUTRAL FLAGs.-There ia now a small class in this
community, and perhaps in all Southern communities
who affect a great want Of confidence in the Demo.
cratic party, and pretend to all implicit faith in the
power of the radicals, to accomplish their purposes
despite of all our efforts, of justice and of right. This is
their plea for utter neutrality in the present contest.
To the unsophisticated, these fellows talk like philoso.
pliers, such is the powerof mere sang troid-of preten-
tious atfectation. Now, mark such a man. 1t is ten
to one he occupied some boab-proof position, and
was engaged, during the war, in filling bis pockets with
the lite-blOod Of the Confederacy-or else, after its
close, reaped a sudden fortune, in questionable cotton
transactions, and is now afraid Of losing his i~ll-gotten
gains. The wretch, "concentred all in SELF" would
now throw a wet blanket upon any popular enthusiasm
that threatened a decline in prices.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

REGISTRATION IN Observation-Disclosures of whites Dre
viousIy registered, 472; added during five DAYS re
vision, 91-total, 563. Number of blacks previousl,
registered, 1898; added during revision, 87-tota
black vote, 20S3. Total white and black, 2645.
Banner, 18th.
REGISTRATION IN DESoTo PAR1sH.-We learn from
the Mansfield Times Of the 18th that 1851 persons have
registered in that parish. The ratio of whites and
blacks is not given. During the revision 293 whites
and II blacks registered.
REGISTRATION IN NATCHIToCHEs PAR1sH.-We learn
from the Times of the 18th that the total registration
in that parish is 1884, of whom 925 are white and 26O9
black.
REGISTRATION IN ORLEANS PARIsH.-The registra.
ton in Orleans parish for the five days of revision,
sums up as follows: Whites, 4075 blacks, 1880. To-
tai. 5SO5.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

EMPLOY NONE But CONSERyATIyEs.-RadicaI lepisla-
ton has forced upon US the necessity of adopting a sys-
TEN of electioneering long practiced by them at the
North; and that is, to keep no one in our employ who
votes against our interest. With the Radicals it is
merely a question Of party success, while with Us it is
a matter of life and death. Let us refuse any longer
to grind the Ratchet which is to be used to chop off
our heads. Let US fight the devils with their own
weapons. Discharge at once all who refuse to vote
against the constitution, or who have not vet made
up their minds, for this is merely to evade answering
q plain question. Have nothing to do with those who
would eat your bread and meat, and then stab YOU
in your most vital parts. Better a thousand times live
off the products of your own hands, though scantv.
than have the 6ranaries of the world at your command
seasoned with a deadly poison. Out upon the idea
that a white man cannot make a living for himself and
his family without the aid of labor which be cannot
control. The questionable argument used bv the
planter, that he must have labor, no matter how it
votes, can have no force whatever with US in the city
Here we can get all the right kind of labor. without
much trouble. Then, let US set the example. Let US
purge our premises of the Radical negro, and refuse
to p%atronise any ~drayman, laborer, or mechanic. who
to a Radical club. Self-preservation is the
law of nature, and it is time we were RECOGNISING |
fact. |
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

THE ECLIPSE LIVERY STAB1Es.-We call the atteD
ton of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs
Caldwell 4 Cook, proprietors Of the Eclipse Stables
Texas street, to be found in another column. Both Of
the partners are old and experienced hands at the bu.
siness and thoroughly understand it in all its details.
They are fully prepared to board horses by the day,
week or month, as occasion may require. They are
also prepared to hire out saddle horses, buggies, hacks,
&c, for any reasonable time. Horses and mules bought
and sold on commission. Particular attention paid to
the treatment of all sick animals. We can sonscien.
tiously these stables to all who have bust
in that lima
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

CARPEr-BAGGEEs EvERYwHERE.-That is the con.
clusion we come to after reading the following disser.
tat1on on them from the Omaha (Nebraska) Herald:
GU can ind them everywhere. On the cars and in
the towns, and proving about in country places. and
you cannot take up a paper, hardly, or hear a man
speak out what there is something about the g Garnet.
oagSers." Few know where they come from; nobody
Knows how they live-perhaps nothing but an item.
lsed account of the secret service money of the Re-
construction Committee could tell that-but here thev
u ouzzdnS about like CAD flies and seeking the weak
points of the country with the unerrinq instinct Of car-
ron crows. Hounded out Of the North for rssca]itv-
tor everywhere now and then some ugly past is brought
to light about them-they seek and obtain emnlov.
ment in the cause of reconstruction and come South.
Some worm in the bureau, others foist themselves on
'he revenue Others play pimp, spy and call boy for the
service, and, outside of these, the great bulk sustain
life by taking up subscriptions from the freedmen and
levyIng contributions for the good of the party of en-
thusiastic Radicals at the North"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

NORTHERN CREDITORS vs.: SOUTHERN DEBroRs.-Tb,
lo,IN"lns DECISION OF the United States Supreme Cour
settles a very important question:
An interesting suit has just been decided by the
United States Supreme Court, which is of imDortance
as touching the claims of Northern creditors p,on nar
sons III the South for debts contracted before tho 70
oeinon' me case, which came up on appeal from a
.ncuIt court IN Arkansas, was an action on a contract
between citizens of New Hampshire and a citizen ri
Arkansas, and the question presented to the decision
OF the supreme Court was, whether the time dnrinr
"hlch the courts OF Arkansas were closed on acconn3
OF the rebellion, is to be excluded from the comnnta-
'ion OF the time fixed by the statute of Limitations
"la III "hIch suits on contract may be brought.
Inc Arkansas court gave judgment for the plaintiffs
rullnS that the action was covered by the statute. The
Court, on appeal Of the defendant, held that
between citizens Of two States at war all debts are sls-
pended, and also the Statute of limitations: and that
the late rebellion having been declared to be a civil
war, and to give belligerent rights to the parties. car.
with it all the incidents thereto, and SUSPENDED the
OF limitations between citizens of two of orr
States, one in rebellion and the other not.
BY this decision the judgment of the inferior conrt
) sustained and an important principle established.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

Do YOU Own LANDs'-Have you money invested in
real estate7 What will it be worth, if the constitution
is adopted, and all lands sold under DEGREES of court
are divided into ten acre lots, for the purpose of colo
missing free negroesF If you wish to protect the rights
of your wife and children, go to the polls, and vote
down the Infamous constitution, which proposes to
despoil them Of their lands. And for what purpose ?
to establish a community around them, whose pres
ence would be fatal to their prosperity
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

A CHOSEN CURsE.-There never was e moment o
critical emergency, when some weak or false man die
not fail in his duty. Cowardice is not a vice among
Southern people; and to attribute it as a cause of de.
lection, to the momentous question of race now al
issue, would be an insult to US. No man is therefore,
afraid-no white man is afraid-to do his duty. If
any fail, it is not because Of a pitiable cowardice, but
far less honorable or excusable grounds-for sordid
considerations Of selfish interest. Spot every white
man who votes for the constitution, and publish his
name to the world. His chosen curse should be, public
infamy.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

RADICAL WorKI21 FOR Ts.-At the revision Of
the registry for this parish ONO hundred and seventy
nine more whites than bIa cksr registered. The prepon-
derance Of whites was particularly observable on the
last day. This, in a great measure, was the result OF
a Radical meeting the night before, when a black ora
tor asserted that Of the the three grades Of society the
whites ranked frst, the coIortd man next, and the Jew
last, or something to that effect, This coming to the
ears Of the Jews the next morning, they hockcd to the
registry office in drovts like sheep to a clover patch.
The eloquent orator made at least thirty voters, which
we would not otherwise have got.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

By reference to q special notice in another column
1t will be seen that W. R. Hardee, Esq, who has been
appointed United States Commissioner for the district
OF LOUISIANA, will open an Office sometime thi. week
III Ihis city Tor the transaction of business. Mr.. Har-
Gee studied and practiced law in Louisville, Ky, and
comes to US well recommended a. a thorough LAWYER
and responsible man. He will give special attention
to matters in bankruptcy, with which h. has had .
good deal of experience.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

NEW sTocK.-J. B. Lewis, Jr., who is now At tba
North laying in a new stock of boots and shoes, has
commenced sending forward his selections. Thew were
selected expressly for thi. market with q view to cbean.
ness and durability. His ~eustom-msde work is tbe
best ever brought to this market and i. fully guaraD-
teed. Reasonable deduction. made to the trade. Cal,
at No. . Texas street, owners row, opposite E. & B.
Jacobs,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

PARTICULARS OF THE ARREST OF JUDGE POPE, OF
ALABAMA.-The Selma Times of the 4th has the fol-
lowing particulars of the arrest of Judge Pone Of
Alabama, a summary of which we had by teleeranb
Alter lengthy and protracted correspondence be-
tween our Judge Cope and the Lieutenant in com
mand here, Judge T. adjourned our circuit court At
this place. This morning he received a communicated
from SAID o1lclal lnstructing him to continue the court
II he saw ut, under his (the Judge's) construction Of
one reconstruction laws OF Congress. The Judge then
enpaneled a new jury, and proceeded to the trial Of
such cases as were ready, such being the only ones he
could try, as IItigants and witnesses had previously
oeen discharged: only a lew cases had been disposed
of upon the parties defendant pleading guilty. when
the Lieutenant came into court with a squad of armed
soldiers, and addressed bis honor in haec re1ba. .Judgo
rope, l have come IN to declare this court adjourned,
and to notify you that you are my prisoner.n To
which Judge Pope replied: " | yield to superior force
Nhereupon, the said officer told him (the Judge) to
follow the guard to Jail, where he and other respecta,
are now confined"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

HOLDING CorToH.-once or twice we have spoken
OF the imPoIitjc measure Of holding back cotton to
avoid the payment Of the tax. Talk on Change, OF
the New Orleans Times, takes the bamc view of the
case that We do. He SAYS:
We repeat that the project cannot be carried out.
All cotton on hand grown previous to 1868 is liable
Tor the tax. 1t c*nnot be concealed. To attempt to
evade the tax will subject the cotton to e.iz0re and
expense, Every bale Of cotton in Clubhouse or ware.
house than the growth Of 1913, will We watched. the
owner marked by the hundreds Of detectives and vuL-
lures, who will be prospecting SIS il were through the
country alter the repeal Of the tax goes into effect.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

GRATIFYING.-On OF the most gratifying items of
news to the public generally which has flashed over
the cable in a long time is the safety Of DR.. Living
stone, the great African explorer. At last accounts he
was at Zanzibar, on the coast of Africa, en- route for
England. Doubtless in a few weeks the world will be
furnished with the particulars of a journey through
the wids of Africa, the most remarkable ever made
BY mOrLAl man.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-15

RESULT OF THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL-Col. John
Forsyth, the able editor Of the Mobile Register, now
at Washington city, writes to bis paper as follows re.
specting the opinions there as to the result of the
trial:
There are two sets of very decided opinions touch
ing the result of the impeachment trial. The majority
take for granted that the trial will be pushed through
to the deposition of the President as a party necessity
and without stopping to examine the merits of the
course in the consequence OF the shameless act. But
a few in better condition to be informed are confident
OF acquittal. | hope, but not with strong faith when
| regard the admirable drill and the reckless and reyo-
lutionary character of the Radical party.