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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
The Purpose Of the Adjourn
ment.

The Washington Chronicle, OF
course, extols in the highest de-
gree the thirty-fve Senators who
voted to convict the President,
and demounces in an unmeasured
manner those who declared the
President not guilty. 1t has an
article on the adjournment Of the
Court until the 26th instant, in
which it seems to undertake to in
dicate the purposes Of the adjourn
ment, and foreshadows the, future
policy Of it's party on the subject,
but whether it's intimations are Of
any value, remains to be seen:
"In adjourning the High Court
ofimpeachment over until the 26th
inst, the Senators have acted
wisely: The attempt, Of the Chief
Justice to rule the motion out of
order being only another move in
his little game ofpolitical thimblc-
rigging, was promptly over-ruled
Republicans are beginning to see
through the willy Chief Justice,
and his days ofjuggling are about
over.
1t was eminently wise and pro-
per, we say, to adjourn until the
26th, leaving the articles Of i'm
parchment undetermined and yet
to be voted upon. This will pre-
vent the White House criminal
(already carrying the damning
infamy of thirty-fve votes for
his conviction) from setting aside
the reconstruction governments Of
the Southern States, and will COM
pei therecusant Republicansto vote
for or against Arkansas, Louisiana,
Florida, South Carolina. Georgia
and North Carolina, in accordance
with the terms prescribed by them
selves. When these States are
admitted thAae- he@>e1lesl-t
the body of the Senate and to the
High Court Of impeachment ten.
or twelve new radical Senators.
With such an accession ofstrength,
there be no difficulty in. con-
eicting and deposipg Andrew John
son. ~.'-
The House Of Representatives
should prepare forthwith a new
article Of impeachment, and ar,
raign the Presidential culprit at
once; and the Senate, as constituted
after the admission Of the South
ern States, should take short, and
sharp and decisive action upon it.
It is said that damaging disclos-
ures- have been made regarding
the motive power of certain Sen
ators. The spare time of the
House of Representatives might
we'll be occupied in investigating
these, and bringing the quld pro
quo to light. There is almost as
much mystery about the vote on
Johnson's conviction as about the
assassination Of Mr.. Lincoln, es-
pecially when we reflect that the
men voted to acquit Johnson who
have hitherto strongly expressed
their belief that be knew more Of
the assassination conspiracy than
had come to the worlds knowl-
edge" -. -:-
Mr.. Johnson informed his visi-
tors that he did not regard the
result of the day as a personal
victory, but he considered - the
verdict of the Senate triumph OF
the Constitution and just applica-
tion Of the law to the charges and
testimony before the court.
lPh9nir
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27

WHAT PlTE. The road to negfoh
intelligence lies through his belly. Pinch
the latter aud you enlarge his apder.
standing. brighten mis- intellect, snd
quicken his ~perceptive po~ers,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27
AN APPEAL
TO the Honerable the Senate
g of the United States,

sx5S tsscfssssy. -gt3s'ke S.otsces Ve~sso0A "SP'N
q soaa6 > Carolina, against the
adapssaa. 5g Congress, Of the Neao
- onstitatioa proposed for South
ydfoiiaa. !.
SO ran HoaoRABrKTHs sEzATE or THE, :
80 = UstTKD SrATzs OF ArERIcA:
The undersigned, in behalf of. a
large portion Of the: good people
6 tie stasesef South Carolina, re-
specially appeal TO your honor-
abe body, TO arrest. the adoption
6f The neM Constitution proposed
sos said State, Ia spite oe5he re-
spectfa nenstranee submitted
60 the House Of Representatives
sapd "a the Senate, We find that
the farmer body have given to
said instraneent their approval:
For the sake of all classes Of our
peoples for considerations affecting
tho peace of society, IN view ftbe
eabstaatiai interests of the State,
put ID jeopardy by an organic law,
nhieh msg truth hfal iybe character
-. - -.
apae'ss 80" psins
@lcs apa hass.ss slosstls w -.s.:s: :
sssse e En- ths eens7tEa,ts'A u
SoEEh earoliaa--to ehe big Ns'uiS :
sof last resort, the Senate, OF the
epunsrys ,:&.f..z ss.s..-..q. i {;
90 addition To- the argameesss
cont tainsd ia the. remonarance
papss and An the address maae 10;
she Rec fuetion Committee <:o1
ths Honseo Representatives
heresith submitted, we respect.
ilE iinviss the attention of your.
fhon9 9rable bedy to- the: e&n1olts:
hsrsto psnded and marked
saas 8 s.. :.
Il Exhibit !. .a = gives the items,
ss,,,t3 sbowg the amount of taxation
,,ss,v;iasd s for Ia the new Goustita-
ision The State Is row sadly inl-1
pessrished Fhs property which
Hsr people had il their slaves has aA.
hasn swept awaY i is true, given
b and WITH the consent OF the;
State ueEeHheless, that properly
no songsr represents capital and
xalae The raragss Of war, the
marks Of the eonanesor's torch
arseTeryahere visible. The ia
bore the country Is passing from
arstase to smother. ana Is Is q, a,sz :,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-05-27


Levied before the war, on this !
per cent.,z making 80
Now, at same valuation, it pays at
3 per cent 800
Thus the proportion stands as 1
to s. But this is not ali:
Theproperty valued before the war
at $4,000, has now value - .
of -. - $4,000
Before the war, tax of ! per cent.
levied on this would give 10
Butto raise the $500 required now,
demands a tax Of loper cent 800
Thus taking into consideration
the depreciation Of the value Of
real estate, the proportion stands
as I to 20, ~bf the taration provided
for in the aeao Constitution is abso-
,Iutely tooeaty times as great as before
tie ,oar. Nor is this all. But in
the case of land, which has depre-
ciated; more in value than city
property, the proportion is even
greater than the-one~ established
above In fact, it is now a com
mon thing to find a large tract Of
land sold by the Sheriff for less
than the amount of taxes resting
thereupon. -
2. Exhibit 'sB" shows that the
Constitutional Convention was
composed of:
Whites =. H
-Co4ored "A.
49, - ~ - 121
II eolered pay of taxes sl17 sa
l acme paying -, - IS 35
Hence rs eolored pay ss552 So
Or less than so cents each.
Al whites pay -, S6l 81
/ white Coop paying :: 5e9 50
Hence 46 whites pay. =, 1852 rs
Or less than Sc each. :..,.. 1
OF the II white members, %
pay no tax at all, and of the "a
eolered members, 59 pay no tax
at.alI. OF the whites, at least one
fourth were Government employ
ees and Northern adventurers, and
ofthe eoloredsmen,, a zgoodly num-
berswere from abroad.
(. 3. Exhibit &c" shows that the
legislature, elected under the new
Constitution, stands thus, exclu-
ssiveof il the. Districts of Marion and
Lancaster, asthe Democratic sue
cess in these Districts is contested:
= -. - SENATE. ...
Whites =. 20
Colored 70
-. 80. -,.,~.. H.. .,-
Ho,rsr or RypRrsryrAr,vEs.
JuL;to. -. =. ~
: co1ored Sc
-:
...s, =, H.. 1as
ToTAL. .,
Whites 81
Golored ,,..,. -. 9S
49,. ..-.,.s@, = --
Whole number - 155
Or nearly. 2 colored to / white.
90 eolored pay of taxes SAB ~
I colored having T.. SO s5
81
Hence 81 colored pay $50 80
Or less =, than 20 cents each.
1 whites nav s4e1 4e
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
NASHVILLE. TENN.
For Enl
New Advertisements,

Old papers, suitable for wrapping, at the
ITNJoS AND AMERICAN Office.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
skiT & GayIord's MinstreIs.

A regular old fashioned, crowded house,
composed of the elite Of the city, greeted
this fsr-famed troupe last night, and a
more delighted audience we have not seen
within the walls Of The theater for years.
10 addition to the fine instrumental music
there are several foe vocalists, and the
singing is delightful. Mckee, the great
song and dance man is perfect trump,
and Stiles, Phelps and Armstrong, in their
triple wooden shoe dance, are unequalled.
The company present fine variety bill,
and altogether the performance is much
better than that of other minstrel bands
that have visited our city in late yeara.
FIGURED Alpaca II 22lc yard at S
S,ChlCs, Il Union street. EOv5ti.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
SMALL HOUSES.

The Supply Not Equal 10 the Demand.
With the exception of the period en-
braced in the years Of the war, when the
population of the city was ten times greater
than ever before or since. the heads of
families in Nashville have never found it
30 difhcllt as at the present time to obtain
small houses, suitable for residences, and
not too remote from the central or business
portions Of the city. One reason for this
increased demand for small dwellings is to
be found in the fact that a large
number of persons who have hitherto
occupied big houses at big rents
are seeking to curtail expenses, and are
therefore giving up unnecessarily large
dwellings and moving into smaller and
cheaper houses. Instances are not very
rare OF families who not great while ago
could scarcely live at all without double
parlors and three or four extra rooms, but
who now get along quite comfortably in
homes greatly reduced in size. Cheaper
rents are not the only advantage pos.
sessed by small dwellings as compared
with large ones, and therefore this is not
the only reason now making small houses
so much more desirable. The latter are
more easily made neat and comfortable in
every respect, and it invariably costs much
less to keep them properly furnished and
in good order and repair. The high rents
of large houses in the city have at least
! had one good result-that of directing
public attention to the greater comfort and
economy Of more unpretending establish
ments. Heads of families who orce ex-
perience the difference between the two
classes of dwellings mentioned, are rarely
troubled with disposition to give big
houses with rents almost as big as them.
selves a second trial. In many instances,
rather than do SO they move over into
Edgefeld, or into North, South or West
Nashville, in each of which goodly mum.
Der of dwellings suitable for small fami.
lies have been lately built. If capitalists
and the owners Of unimproved real estate
in more central portions of the city had
needed the advice repeatedly given them
and expended a portion of their means in
building the kind of houses for which
there is always a good demand at prices
handsomely remunerative to the owner,
they could to-day readily see the wisdom
Of such a course and rejoice over the
healthy per cent. thus afforded the money
so expended. We hope that portion Of
our citizens who have ground 10 improve
and means with which to improve it will
be induced by the present pressing de,
mand for small dwellings to go i'm
mediately to work and do what they can
towards supplying it. Such a course on
their part will certainly prove a safe and
profitable investment for themselves and
add rapidly and immensely to the growth
and prosperity of the city. The man who
causes blade of grass TO grow is said to be
benelactor-the man who builds 10 popul-
Gus cities the kind of houses the people
want is also benefactor whose reward will
be realized both in this and the world to
come.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
D,srRESsING OoOUKRESCE.
One Brother shoots and KiIs Anothe

One Brother Shoots and Kills Another.
The Knoxville Press and Herald states
that on Monday last most distressing
occurrence took place at or near Dyers
Ferry in Granger county. 1t appears
that Mr.. Joseph Dyer, a young man about
twenty or twenty-one years of age, to-
gelher with negro employed on the
place, were out hunting, he having
a shot gun. A younger brother of Joseph,
together with another negro employee,
was out also on the same business. In
their rambles the two couples, without
knowing il, came near 10 each other. The
latter discovering his brother Joseph first
in order to have some sport by !scariDe
him, put blank charge into his gun
and secreted himself near by the patti
along which Joseph was approaching
intending to fire it off over his head as h
passed. As Joseph was about passing, h'
saw the gun.bsrrel elevated just in from
of him, and clasped it with his hand
jerking the. muzzle down against his breast
At this instant the gun fred, and although
there was no ball in it, the conclusion wa
so great as to produce instant death.
The horror of the younger brother cal
be better imagined than described. Hi
grief is paid to have been distressing at 81
tragic result of what he designed only a
brothers prank.
The deceased was brother of 1t. Co
Dyer, who, it will be remembered, wa
shot and instantly killed in Knoxville b
negro in the spring of 1885,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
The Radical JubiIee

In accordance with The previous an
nouncement that grand jubilee would be
held at the Capitol last night, about three
hundred negroes and about one hundred
whites assembled in the Representative
Hall TO hear the "grear speeches TO be
delivered by great men,"
The meeting was called to order and
Senator Smith was chosen as Chairman,
and Representative Smith and the Assist.
ant House Clerk, Mr.. Cunningham, were
appointed Secretaries.
The meeting was opened with a speech
from H. II. Harrison, His speech con-
sumed about half an hours time, and did
not have much effect on his audience. II
was as dry as the ''last biscuit on 4 ship
after seven years voysge."
He was followed by D. C. Senter
Speaker of the Senate, in brief speech
He said that he was not there to make a
set speech; he was there to enumerate
the great principles upon which
they could congratulate themselves. The
grass that grows upon the graves of the
soldiers who fell in defence of their coun-
try and flag, was still sacred TO the people
of the United States. The claims of the
Union men and soldiers, that fell at
Chickamauga and other battle grounds, had
not been forgotten in the late contest.
After making few more remarks Mr..
Senter retired and was followed by D. NJ,
Nelson, clerk of the Senate. Judge N. A.
Patterson, A. J. Fletcher, Secretary Of
State, T. A. Hamilton, and others. The
meeting broke up at late hour.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20

RI. kirkpatrick, No. IS College street,
announces good news for the ladies-all
kinds of winter goods for under and outer
wear at low figures.
Albert & Seeman offers $50 cases of
freshly arrived boots and shoes to the
trade without reserve to-day.
A lady in Louisville wants a situation as
hoasekeeper.
Jacob THEM adds lot of fac furniture
to his usual sales to-day.
Agents wanted for Lloyd's new maps,
the very latest and fullest ever offered, both
for Europe and America. See advertise.
ment
See assignee's notice in bankruptcy.
French & Brown, Church and CLARK
streets, offer most liberal terms TO cotton
planters and shippers. They sell cotton
at one dollar per bale, no extra storage fol
six months, no commissions for advancing
on shipments to all cities East and North
What more do you want?
The steamers Robert Moore and Came
melia leave to-day at 4 P. NJ. for Louis
vile and Cincinnati; and the TalismaI
for Cairo and st. Louis tomorrow after
noon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
a. B. SHANKLAND, Foreman
Criminal Court.

State rs. Joseph and Monroe Bond, pass
ing and transferring forged papers; con-
tinued on affidavit of Attorney General.
State Is. John COughlin, murder; con-
tinued till next term.
State Is. Abe Towles, colored, malicious
stabbing; continued by the court for want
of time.
State rs. A. Cummings, James Keith and
Gus Cummings, horse stealing; nolispros at
costs.
Ordered that the court remain open uu-
til Saturday, November 2lst, 1868, in order
to give parties on bail in felony cases an
opportunity to renew their recognizances.
State Us. E. E. MiIchem, Charles Liz
ford and George Richards, assault with in
tent to kill nolIe pros. at costs.
State Us. James Styles snd James Bon
ner; attempt TO steal and carrying false
keys, let off with the costs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20

Many of our prominent business men,
ablest fnanciers and richest capitalists, are
becoming interested in the subject of build,
ing up manufacturing establishments in
our city and State This is as it should
be- With a view TO a move in this direc,
ton, we are gratiied to know that well.
known citizen Of Alabama, entirely fa.
miliar with the manufacturing Of cotton,
has been prospecting in our city, and think;
very favOrably of this as = very suitable
point at which TO build up large factory.
Every material interest of our people de-
mands that we should hastily concen.
trate labor and capital here and through
out our Stale, in large mechanical and
manufacturing establishments, as the surest
means Of our prosperity as a people.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
Federal Court.

United States Us. John s. Claybrooke,
judgement for $66 rs.
W. F. Cooper u.s. the Mayor and City
Council, mis-trial.
The iuries were discharged and the court
will probably adjourn to-day until the
third Monday in April.
The following letter of respect from the
Grand Jury, addressed TO Judge Trigg
was read:
NASHVILLE, Nov. 19, 1S68.-HOn. Con-
nally F. Trigg-Sir: The laborS We were
called on to perform have at length been
brought to a close. To the best Of our
ability, we have made inquest into the
violations within our district, OF the laws
Of Congress, ard the results Of our lnqulr-
les are now among your records. We are
about TO terminate our official connection
with the court, to mingle again with the
community from which we were sum-
moned by your venire and we desire in
parting to express through our Foreman,
our appreciation of that uniformly curt
eous and kindly treatment which has made
our intercourse with the court 80 easy and
pleasant.
We have witnessed from time to time,
during our term of service, the proceed
ings of the court, and have noted in the
| class of cases to which cur attention has
naturally been chiefly directed-those of 8
| criminal character-an administration OIL
justice, not leaning weakly to mercy, ye
not leaning away from mercy, in which
were exhibited those attributes which
have caused the United States Courts of the
district to be regarded by the people with
such genuine and profound respect, as the
very temples of justice, where yet may thu
poor, the humble and the ignorant loOl
no. vainly for sympathy and pity ever
from the hand compelled by memorable
law to smite.
In conclusion, we would assure you o
our warmest esteem and regards, and beg
you to accept our sincerest wishes for you
long continued health and happiness,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20

LADIES linen handkerchief at 2jc, ats
Sickles, II Union street. nov 5.tf.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
How ther INJECTED thetr EXT.

We have already mentioned the Jail de-
livery at GAINESVILLE several days ago. The
Patriot Of yesterday tells how they effected
their exit in that which follows:
"Some of their clan having effected an
entrance to the Jail, released a prisoner who
was confined in one of the upper rooms
This prisoner, George Hsnkins, with the
aid Of a Ratchet, priced back the bolt Of the
outer door, which was rather short, and
then broke the stout paddock that fastened
the bolts. Pushing the bolts back, their
release was at once effected, and out they
bounded, while a number of colOred wo-
men, delighted beyond control, shouted
most j5yously. Not long afterwards, when
several we're brought in, their rejoicing
was changed to anger. Then followed more
profane oalhs than were ever uttered by an
Algerine pirate"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20

We had the pleasure of meeting in the
city yesterday, the Rev. DR.. R. A. Lapsley,
formerly pastor of the Second Presby tcrian
Church of ihis CITY Hais now resident
Of Evansville, Indiana.
Wm. Priclard, an old citizen of this
place, left on the train yesterday, for New
York, which he will make his future
home.
Hon. Milton Brown, Of Jackson, was in
the city yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
Rrnan Corn.

We are graiiied to learn that our enter
prising friend, Mr.. Samuel Brown, OF
Rutherford county, has himself raised snd
shipped between sixty and seventy tons Of
fine quality broom corn-some 800 bales
TO New York this season. This speaks
well 70, his industry aud energy, aud also
shows that old Rutherford is not whit be-
hind her sister counties who have boasted
Of their broom corn products of late
Many thauk7 TO cur friend Il.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20

DkOCh On
BACoN-Clear sides have declined to 1Sc
shoulders 14i@141c; country hams 16l
Ollie.
CANvAsED HAMs.-Fancy sugar cured
193c; choice plain 164@17c.
LARD.-Hart & Hensley's choice leaf
in tierces, Il; cans ISL; Proctor & Gam
ble's key lard 184@19; caddiep, and 5
lbs, 194.
BUCKwHEAT FLoUR-Sl2@12 so per
barrel, including bags.
HoMINY-Per barrel s. 5066.
PEANUTs.-Sales of 600 bushels at 80
and 81.
MEAL.-We heard of the sale of 500
bushels to-day at SOC from wagons.
DRIED FRUrTs.-No change in quota
lions. We heard of sales of 5000 lbs sp-
pies at 6@7c.
FEATHERs.-Sales to-day Of 500 lbs at
&c.
FLoUR-We quote as follows; Super
fine Sc; extra superfne s7@7 so; single
extra SS@8 so; double extra 5000 so;
treble extra $1,000 so; family $40 500
S11; extra family S11@1l 50; fancy So
! OH so.
SALT-Market active at 81 for seven.
bushel barrels by the car load; FIVE do
So 20.
SUGAR-We quote Demarara 154G9154
Porto Rico 18@14lc; Cuba 1871 stand.
ard hards 17Ic; A Coffee I64c; B do. 16c
c extra do. I53c.
MoLAssEs AND SRUPs-Havs declined
fraction. We quote for common tc
choice 5O9S1.
CoFFEE-Rio, common TO strictly choice
21@25!c; Java 9s@4Oc; Laguyra &c.
SALT-Seven bushel barrels BY the cal
load 81; five do. So 20.
FIsH-We qnole mackerel as folloBs
No. per half Dbl. sl1 e; No. do SO 75@
10. Ne. 3 do IS so; No. l in kits So No
2 do 50 rs; No. 8 do 81 so.
RIcE.-FOr best Carolina. we quote a
lie.
CANDLEs.-Market firm at the following
quotations Star, light weight 18c per ID.
summer mould S. per box.
CHEEsE-Market we'll supplied w,
quote Western Reserve lSc per ID; factor,
zoe.
Submissive quote for quarter boxe
zoe per box by the case.
NAus.-We quote for 1OPs s. 25 pc
keg, and 25c for each diminishing grade
HDEs.-We quote dry flint at Zoe; Dr.
salt 15c; green salt lie; green 1Oc.
| WooL-Wsshed &c; unwashed zoe.
BRooMs-No. per dozen So so; No. :
g 70; No. 8, 81 so.
RoPE-We quote at 123@13c.
BAaGING-Kentucky Hemp 24c doz
Ward 23c; Green Leaf 25c; Flax 25@26
SHoT.-Pa;ent per bag 50 25; BuC
So so.
IRON.-Tennessee common bar Sic; Ker
lucky do SIC; Tennessee band 1O@1O!c
Kentucky do 7@74c.
BEEsWAx-We continue to quote at So
GINsEEG-We quote at Soc.
CoTTON YARNs.-We continue to quot
50Os at 20c, COOS at IS, zoos at 16c.
RAGs-Whiteman Bros. are paying SIC
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-11-20
BeneHt of uobson Chanel.

Oar readers should not forget the supper
given in Edgefeld tonight, al the Male
Academy, for the benefit Of Hobson Chapel.
The young ladies having the matter in
charge have been working with a will, and
their efforts We hope will be rewarded by
a large attendance, and the realization of a
handsome fuBd for the new church. So
rnoia II be.