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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-15

CLARENCE CLARK, Presiieni.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance ana hfec''
tive Committee.
HENRY d. COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON w. PEET, Socty AMI Actua'y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-15

A dispatch from Indianapolis says that all
the Democratic members OF the House Of Rep
reseutatiyes OF the Indiana Legislature resign
ed on the 18th inst, leaving the House again
without quorum. 10 the Senate, at the roll
call thirty seven members answered to their
names. The doors were locked and absentees
sent icE. Pending this proceeding the const-
tational amendment wascalled up and the vote
taken. Although the Democratic members
present announced that they had sent their
designations to the Governor, the Lieut.. Gov
ernor ruled that the Senate had no official no.
tice Of their resignation, and declared the
amendment ratified by a vote of twenty seven
ayes to one nay, eleven Senators present not
voting. 1t IS thought the Radical members OF
the House will vote on the amendment to day
and then adjourn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-15

QUID PRO QUo.-The Richmond State Jour
nal has the following: -Our friend Judge B.
met Caesar Griffin yesterday, when the follow
ing dialogue ensued
Judge B.--"Well, Cesar. how do you do !?
hear the Governor has pardoned you"
C1sar-''Ies, Judge; but l reckon they
don't agree very well. Judge Underwood
calls me Caesar Griffin dc jure. The Chief
Justice says I'm not Cesar Griffin at all
Governor Wells calls me Cesar Griffin de fac.
to, and | reckon the Governor is right; and
with pleasant twinkle Of the eye he added,
II reckon, Judge, we'll make him Governor
,Ie f,,cfo -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-15
ALEXANDRIA.
The ELECTION IN VIRGINIA. delega

The ELECTION IN YIRGINIA.-A delegation
Appointment citizens of Virginia, representing
the Conservative interests of the State, waited
on the President yesterday, and had a short
interview in regard to the adoption OF the State
constitution and specially to ask that the
clause relating to county officers be submitted
to the people separately, in the same way as
the test-oath and disabling clauses The dele
CATION were John R. Edmunds, chairman;
Frank g. Rufin, James A Cowardin, and
Franklin Stearns. The proclamation of the
President ordering an election in Virginia is
prepared, and was considered and approved in
Cabinet meeting yesterday. The election will
take place on the 9th of July. The Consttu-
ton will be submitted entire, with the eXcep.
ton Of the disfranchisement and test oath
clauses, upon which a separate vote will be
had This was decided upon by the Cabinet,
after the matter had been submitted by the
President, as laid before him by the delegation
from Virginia. So the county organization is
retained, and will not be voted on separately.
Gen. Candy will issue the order for the cleo
ton, in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-15

Postmaster General Creswell has com
pletely reorganzed the special mail serv icc.-
The country has been divided into six divisions
and they are sub divided into districts. The
first division has two districts, the third, fourth
aud fifth three each, and the sixth six. Each
division has a chief officer, styled Assistant
Superintendent Railway Mail Service, whose
salary is about $3,4G0, and also Specia
Agent to investigate mail depredations. Each
district has an agent called Postoffce luspec
tor. There are also several agents at large u
The Superintendent are responsible for postal
affairs over the whole OF their divisions.
1t is stated that the reasons which influenced
the President aud Cabinet, in refusing to sub
nit the county and town organization clauses
in the proposed Virginia Constitution, to u
separate vote, was that in case OF their re-
lection the educational interests of the colored
people would be embarrassed" The white
mans rights, and his important interests, are
thus thrown aside. because of an "apprehen.
sion that the educational interests of the col
ored people might be embarrassed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-15
QUALITIES. FABRICS AND PRICES

9 Z Eel A l. IN DUCEM t N T:
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10
Heart Hymn.

'AhAAs
Bear the burden of the present,
Let tho morrow tenr is own:
If the morning sky be pleasant,
Why tho coming night bemoan
If tho darkcnod Heavens lower,
Wrap thy cloak around thy form,
Though the tempest rise in power,
God is mightier than the storm.
Steadfost hope and faith unshaken,
Alimate tho trusting breast.
Step by step tho journeys taken,
Nearer t. the land OF rest.
All unscen, the Master walkcih
By the toiling servants side;
Comfortable words he tnlkc,h
Willie his hands uphold nnd guide.
Grief. nor pain, nor any sorrow
Rcnds thy heart, TO Him unknown;
lie to day, and lie to morrow,
Grace su.iicient gives his own.
Holy strivings nerve aud strengthen,
Long endurance wins the crown,
When the evening shadows lengthcn
Thou shalt lay thee gently down.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

d NJ
TnE SrpREfE CouRT TO BE AHoL.
rsHED--The Radical schemes forao over
ruling the Supreme Court at the com
ing session Of Congress are assuming
form and substance. The most blatant
and ultra politicians declare that
nothing short. Of abolishiDg thee Court
,altogether5wili satisfy them. a more
probable scheme, howevera ia that
which contemplates the passing Of an
Act which shall subject all decisions
Of the United States Supreme Court
so revision by q jaint JudioiaTy Com.
mittee Of both Houses. That practi.
cally shears the Court.of its functions,
and with snch men as Butler q on the
committee, the natnre Of itssreyisions
may easily be foreseen. Washington
Cor. Daltinaors Gazette. e
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10
Radical majority,

THE DISTURBANCE Al TCALHoUa's MILLS.
The Abbeville Press and Bauncr
gives this account of the disturb moe
at Calhoun's Mills on Wednesday:
a number Of our citizens from the
neighborhood Of Calhoun's Mills were
arrested and broughtto the village
yesterday by the State constabulary,
under charge of being concerned in
the election disturbance on iVednes-
day. As thereis much excitement
and conflicting accounts, we find it
difficult to give definite statements,
and therefore forbear comment. For
the character Of the parties accused,
we feel assured that they will be able
to vindicate themselves at the proper
time. @o r.
We have the statements Of two Of
the managers, very reliable men, that
everything passed off very quietly
until two or three O'Clock in the even
ing, whom at the instigation of some
Of the oonstabulary, an attempt was
made by the negro guard to clear the
polls, when tho whites resisted and
forced the constabulary to leave
There was no blood shed-449mu6h ex.
element. but no damage done to any
one.
The presence Of tho State constabu-
larry here Ia u constant source Of irri-
tation toour people, AMI ever must be
80. 1t IL to them that We attribute
nearly. all the disturbances which have
occurred in our midst. It is to theis
interest to provoke violence and thus
make party capital, as we'll as make y
livelihood for themselves. Lat our,
people romember this and abstain from
all acts Of violence, which theae men
so eagerly desire to provoke. aBet.
tor bear the ills we have than Ay to
others wclknow not OFF,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

A new and costly jewish Synagogue
has just heea dedicatad in st. I,oaia.
The society to whom it belongs, known
as s.'The Gatos Of Trtth," have adopt
ed all the latest changes in their forms
Of worship. Family pewss 3aret intro.
duced, and men sit With uncovered
heads.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10
mo. 81.

SYNOD OF SoUru From
thu Chester Reporter we gather tho
following about the recent session OF tho
Synod in that place
The Synod Of South Carolina was
convened III the Presbyterian Church,
on tho evening of the 2O.h inst. Rev.
d. E. Fricrson was elected Moderator.
Drs. Howe and Plnmcr gave encourage
ing accounts of the Theological Scmina-
ry at Columbia. 1t now numbers thirty
students. with prospects Of success =
The proposed removal Of Oglethorpe
University from Milledgeville to Allan
Ia, excited some discussion. but was
finally referred TO The Synod OF Georgia
Tor action. Prof J. NJ. Anderson, Of
Davidson College, made ilallcring re-
port Of the prospects of Tint institution
having 1t present over 100 students
Dr. Howe announced that his histor OF
the Presbyterian Church Of South Car
DINA, was now ready for publication,
but that 5000 WAS necessary to have j.
slcreotypcd. Col. j. III. Taylor, Of
Charleston, and j. r Aiken, Of Wins.
boro' each guaranteed 5000, aud the
remaining 5000 was soon made sure.
The Synod adjourned Saturday evening,
to meet ut Anderson G. H., on We'd
nesdn, before the fourth Sunday in o..
tober next.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

/ FiyE.Cear NleKsEs no BIZ REDgEM..
g.' Ib Gys cent coins, lioit5 moi re,ieeua-
Pble heretofore by Goyerbnebt agents,
will De redeemed shor,ly, tbs Secretary
iliteBding gsoop no sissees n circular 81
that effect Assistant tressnrers and
designated repositories will redeem
them m packages Of $l00 and upwards
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10
Correspondence Charleston News
The Abbeville Elections.
THE STATE CoNsTABLEs ACT Az MANA.
GERS.

AnnEvILLE, G. H., October 29.--I
enclose herewith tho earliest reliable
statement Of the result Of the election
held yesterday to fill the vacancies in
the lower II ,use of Representatives
a mai 1rity for the R.dicals has bcen
obtained by the most extraordinary
eff)rts that were ever invoked to sup
po,t = bad c.use.
On the d,y before the election the
con4ta5ulary from Va ious parts of the
Site concentrated here, under the
diceoti, IN of their Chief, Hlbbard,
AMI on the m,rning Of tho elec ion
these, like 6:l l mlrshlls, were nssig ga
e.l t. duty at the various precincts in
the district.
The y D,mocracy is defeated, but not
dismayed cast down for the moment,
but not discouraged. We will win
the 65ht in tho general elections of
1870. Mark that Tne constabulary
cannot be concentrated here then, as
there will be other fields as bitterly
contested.
You perceive that no polls were
opened at Lowndesville, which, in the
election last May, gave to the Demo-
cracy ll0 majority--subtracting this
from tho majority rendered in the
present election leaves the Radicals
l76 ahead.
VOTE OF ABBEvILLE COUNTY FOR MEM
BERs OF THE LEGISLATURE, OCTOBER
81, 1869.
Radicals, 2l66
Democrats, 1880
Conservative, 5
Total 1854
~. 80
Radical majority, a 286
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

Atthe Virginia State Fair on Fri;
day, w. NJ. M. Corkle, a. prominent
merchant, was stabbed fatally by one
Max. Sumpter. AT the Fair So, 900
premiums we're awarded. The gross
receipts Of tho Fair were $4,000.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10
THE
FAIRFIELD HERALD
THE

Is PUBLISHED WEEKLY RY
DESPORTES. WILLIAMS & co
Terms.-TmE HERALD is published Week
ly in the Town Of Winnsboro, ut $500 in
vdrsa6ty in ddpance.
pay All transient advertisements 10 be
paid in advance.
Obituary Notices and Tributes 81 90 per
square.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

fRorEssoK Ao1sslz AXb rHe BooK
yoy a(aENgsis.- - We are Informed that
the fret words Of Professor Agassiz in
his aopenipg4 lecture or Lie Harvard
course wero ;-r-"I do not wish any one
20 como to my lectures who believes Tho
Bosk Of Gehosis 10 given il, The Bible"
10 3ts4I sfst+.---s ~ - sss-sAs-
,Ss Yaaags GatpsDEss epsieruti nm opiitiai,
ne lhe Orangeburg conrs, shat a colorcd
Woman had no right, as the law now
ssands, 10 prosecats for bas'ardy--,hs
act Of 1889 saying Distinctly that only 4.
wlito woman can be prosccutrix in sueA
case.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

During the past few days our streets
havo been partially darkened BY clouds
OF smoke, caused by an extensive con-
lfagra.iont in the woods, about seven
miles aoovo Columbia. We ars inform.
ed that the FIRE commenced iin The vi.
cihity OF inc farm OF mr. iteuben Smith,
on the Winnsboro road, and was quito
extensive, althongb, so far 40 we liavo
beenIabie TO learn, no houses have been
destroyed. II islbelieved,lhat the fire
was Va, ex.inguisl,ed last night Cole,abiu
Phonin. S
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

IeThojousnafncn tailors of Chicago
have tried in vain for two weeks p9st
to get higher wages.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10


~ The Chicago Tribune, in an article
on money and trade in tho West, docs
not take a very encouraging view of tho
situation. It says:
~ is probable that this fal's business
w'l bo dono for very small profits, and
in many instances no profits at all; bnt
With solvent merchants md somld banks
hat is the worst that can resnlt from
the present condition Of things. 4 X "
The demand from merchants for accom-.
mooation is larger, and some packers
are psepaer.pg for seaseR5 aftae.iyity
by, arrangement for funds to be nsed a
few weeks hel,ce. Snch applications
afe met by bankers with mod'rate free.
dom,e because they have expected and
prepared Tor rljuatthis kind Of al demand; +;
but there is'a disposition TO- conAne ali
accommodations to short ,timc.o
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10


The Chicago Tribune, strongly radi-
cal rs it is, thus deals with ono OF tho
wicked men of the lato war: Tho
Rev. Thomas Wentworth Higginson,
who acquired nooriely during tho wa,
as The colonel OF n lheving and mur-
derous gang of negroes who, under tho
orders Of Higginson, were guilty Of in
humanities which Indians on the war.
path would hesitate 10 commit, has
written n book called Army Li(o
Among the Blacks innsmuch as Hig
g.nson was accused Of approprialing to
himself The share Of the plunder of his
gang, and his general conduct amply
warranted the suspicion that h,s purity
and pocket were inscparnble companions,
mono but those afflicted with meger on
the brain will suppose that H,ggnson
tells the truth in his narrative. IIo has
drawn on his imagination for his facts,
and mixed them up with drivel M
cant III sucl, n way us to mako n nau.
seating mess. Two or three clerica!
sconndrcls, who made themselves con-
spicuons i'll tho late war, havo been un-
masked and their true character brought
10 light. but it may well be doubted :r
among them all there was meaner md
more cruel wretch than Higgin.on."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10


The Western States. through recent
Conventions, call for Government ap-
preparations to the amount Of four or
five hundred millions OF dollars in aid
OF the Improvement Of The navigation Of
their rivers, and for harbors, canals.
railroads, &c. II is not probable that
Congress will vote any money for these
objects at the coming session. Tho
great aim Of the Government, at present,
is to lort'iy its financial position, 80 as
to command money at four por cent. for
the entire amount of the public debt, al
1t may become payable. Therefore they
w,ll reduce rather than increase cxpcn.
dhnres, and continue lie r:sssn. oner.
GUS taxation.
lenrn that Attorney. General Hoar
ins given up tho XaJeas sCorpus case.
inasmuch as tho Supreme Court afIirms
its jnrlsdiction. 1hercioro The writ
may issue upon tho application Of Yer.
G. without opposition. The effect will
be TO transfer him from tho military to
civil court forthwith Cor. Charles
ton Courier. r.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-10

US The 2Rhiladelphia papers, record
what they style a fashionable wed.
ding, It took place in that city on
Wednesday, eyenipg .at tho Spring
Garden Methodist EpiscopalE Church.
sRaasl he gA..sss .,g ~ Rsiisl !
op Simpson, and the bridegroom y.
Rely Weaver, lately.appoiateds to a
consnlship in Italy General Grant
and family, together with many gov
sTkment aofacials, wora pssssns tat sho
wedding.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-06

The WIr1.-How 10 It that noighbor
B. succeeds so we'll? he had nothing
when he started in life, and now he is
rich. What is the secret of success2
will tell you. he has aprudent and
industrious wife. What Mr.. B. brings
into the house Is taken care of, and not
an article to the value Of o farthing is
wasted. The children's clothing is
usually made from that which is partly
worn, and the work done BY the indus
trious wife and mother. Go into her
house when you like, and you will al
ways End her busy. Unlike many we
know, she never wastes her time attend
ing balls or parties Of pleasure, which
are Of no use or profit. This 10 the Sc
cret Of neighbor BIS success-a good
wife. Young men who are looking for
companions, should be particular in
their choice IL they wish to succeed in
life. Some persons are carried away
with a fine voice, o pretty ball room
dancer, and q lazy firt. without inquir-
ing into her domestic relations. This
is the reason why so many young mon
succeed no better, and become bank
rupt. Their household expenses are
more than their income. A lazy fash
ionabls wife is the poorest kind Of prop.
erty. What can she do to benefit her
husband? She win not bake his bread,
mend his stockings or wash his clothes.
A girl must be employed in the kitchen
at considerable expense. Nothing is
taken care of, while everything run to
waste. Remember this, and when you
look ont for q wife, choose one that can
wash and knit, as well as sing and
dance. By all means beware Of the ,fe-
male who has only given her attention
to tho latter accomplishment. Unless
your purse has no bottom, she will
ruin you. I
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-06
oAucus.

The Carson Appeal says that there 10
to be a caucus held this evening, to
make a nomination for U. s. Senator.
The Senate and the Assembly, accord
ing to Congressional law, will be re-
quired to take q ballot ON next Tuesday,
January -, on the question. We be-
lieve this will be the first Senatorial
caucus yet held in this State. In 1864,
at the time Nye and Stewart were elect
ed, no caucus was held, nor was n
held two years ago when Nye wa re-
elected. At present it certainly looks
as if Senator Stewart had it all his own
way-and zee shall not feel aggrieved if
he is reelected. We bear him no i'll
will personally or politically-but be is
not our choice for the position, nor is
he the choice Of a vast number Of
staunch and true Republicans we know
of; mol do we consider him the most
worthy and competent man in the ranks
of the party. We know of 8 number of
better men for U. s. Senator than Mr..
Stewart. However, if the members Of
the Legislature feel it their duty to re-
elect him, We shall not ind fault. But
why hold a caucus when but one candi.
date is named? Is it to introduce for
the first time in this State an arbitrary
party CUSTOM
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-06
aIy VIE ,ass SEE. ln.Ae Room

VIII Msr
The Rock Island Argu, says, The
habitues Of one of our fayorite ho.els
were very much amused the other gay:
AFfresh married couple arrived from tne
country. The lady was young, plump
and pretty, and although as "puro as
snow and as chaste as ice," seems to
have conveyed the idea to certain par.
ties in the house that she was one Q
those "who seem not for earth, u yes
are on it," The husband was On
honest, ingenious chap, and feariuiiy
verdant in the ways Of the world, as
will be seen. The pair had been at the
house some "a hours, when the BRIDE
groom walked up to the clerk and re-
marked That's my wife thai stops In
the same room with me-.
eyes suppose so" was the pIank
reply OF the clerk. -
uWell, 1 thought I'd mention IT.,
continued Mr.. Yerdaut, $50 you'd not
think il strange in me complaining
never like to fiud fault, you know-out
we're kinder bothered, and don't hardly
know what to- do. We've only been
here since yesterday, and my wife has
been invited 10 60 to ride three times,
and 10 the minstrel show likewise, and
Just now Q slesk.looking chap knocked
ut the door, and wanted to know if she
was alone, and another actually In
ouired if that countrymau she bad on
the string was gone I I've no doubt
these young men mean well enough,
continued be, "but they're too dogoned
polite for me, though s'pose It's city
fashions" 8FsgiE
The poor fellow was assured that the
"well.meaning" young men should not
annoy him any further with their po-
likeness, and he retired apparently
much gratifed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-06

WANTS TO LEARN An intelligent,
and evidently q young and sprightly
lady, writes Us a letter from Virginia
City, inquiring whether we don't want
a girl to learn the printing business.
In answer, we would state that, taking
a correct business view Of her appli-
cation, it is q opinion that she had
better not come near the News office
as u printers are all good looking,
lively, spirited young fellows, and are
ION the marry" and we have never
seen any good come from love in a
printing Office. II we had a girl an
prentice in this Office it would plsy
"ths devil" with our printers, and we
would fail to get our paper out in time
for distribution the same evenings: he
sides, the printers and our local editor
are all susceptible to the influences of
"dimity." No, nol-no girl apprentice
in this Office. eve would advise the
girl to s'set her cap" and get married.
It don't take. long to learn that, while
learning the printing business takes as
long as raising a family.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-06

D. "..| .H|"H = -. ,
Tsl champion sster'' Of the United
States is named Joshua Plumb. Afew
days ago he entered a Restaurant IN
Hudson, New York, and offered to eat
all that any one would pay for. The
challenge having been accepted, he
disposed OF the following articles Ten
pieces Of apple pie, six corn cakss,ee
quarter of a pound Of crackers, six cups
Of peanuts, thirty picked CLAIMS, Tour
lemons, an ounce of candy, and Two
bowls Of clam soup. He then drank
six tumblers Of water, and o1erso 10
eat . hundred a oysters. NO one
doubted his ability to accomplish the
feat, but no one was willing TO pay ior
the oysters, and so he went OF grumhhng
that no wasn't half full. =
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-01-06

YAyxEEDoH.;-0u Government Of
thirty.seven States is still looking up.
After showing enlightened Europe how
to put down q monster rebellion, how
to make friends Of the Cinnamon, and
how to run foreign meddlers out Of ter
ritory bordering on u " Yankee
land south, it appears we have also
been giving them a lesson on practical
engineering. The Emperor Of Russia
has recently sent to this country two
civil engineers, with instruction, to
make a complete examination Of the
operations of the Pacific and other great
railways in the United States. The
Emperor contemplates building a rail-
road from China across Asia to the
Capital Of Russia, and sends here for
the uknow how" he purposes, by
building his railroad, to prevent the
United States, with railroads and steam
ers, from monopolizing the China trade.
Whether be succeeds or not, we have
the pleasure of knowing that this most
~populous and wealthy nation Of Europe
was compelled TO send to America for
lessons in practical engineering, in or
der that she might compete with us.