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The Shasta courier., 1869-04-17
A Terrible Murder--A Boy Sm0thered to
Death and his Parents Robbed.

Persons arrived from Edwardsville
(Ill.), bring reports of IA barbarous murder
committed near that town few days ago.
1t is, of course, impossible at present to get
the exact facts in the case, but the outlines,
as we understand them, are briefly these ::
The owner of farm in the neighborhood
of the county seat had in his employ a
hired man to assist him in the usual work
about the place This man performed his
duties satisfactorily, and gained the conf
dence of his employer so completely that,
on the day of the murder, when the propri-
etor and his wife went to town, the premises
were left in his charge, and also a young
son of the family, aged perhaps eight years
The child had taken fancy to his fathers
servant; and was accustomed to follow him
about from one place to another, and mani
tested his affection in various simple
winning ways But the scoundrel had
apparently matured plan for plunder, and
was only waiting favorable opportunity
to put it into execution. The absence Of
the inmates of the house at the time men
toned gave him this opportunity, and
unwilling to have the little boys as wit
ness of his crime, and unprepared to kill
him outright, he hit upon device which
resulted even worse. He took the child,
tried him head and foot, bandaged his
mouth, laid him in corn-crip and piled
two sacks of wheat upon his body. He
then robbed the dwelling of all its valuables
and fed. When the family returned they
found the poor victim literally smothered
I to death. Whether the murderer really
intended to destroy life is uncertain;
possibly he may have meant to keep the
boy confined until he had done his thieving
and was beyond the reach of pursuit ; but
in either view of the matter the deed is a
most horrible one, and has created the
greatest excitement among the community.
st Louis Republican, Fec. 10Th.
The Shasta courier., 1869-04-17

L.. p. FISHER, 20 s. 81 New Mer-
chants Exchange, is our only authorized Agent in
San Francisco. For Eastern Advertising, Mr.
Fisher is represented by S. NJ. Pettengill Ce,
Of New York und Boston.
The Shasta courier., 1869-04-17


FEMALE Nearly FIVE years
ago, says the Lawrence (Wis) Enterprise,
the printers employed in our office, enlisted
and went to the war, leaving the office
destitute of help. The editor was not
practical printer, and printers could not be
obtained for love or money. In this emer-
gency Misses Emelia and Fanny Decker,
relatives of the editor, volunteered to 20
into the Office and do what they could to
save the paper from the inevitable alterna-
tive of suspending publication-th former
giving up the school she was teaching for
that purpose. At this time they did not
even " know the boxes" and there was no
one from whom they could.obtain instruc
ton. Incredible as it may seem to those
acquainted with the intricacies of the " art
preservatiye," they succeeded in getting
out the paper the week following, and not
an issue has been missed since. During all
these years they have remained in the Office.
unaided and alone; have set all the type'
corrected proof, made up the forms; put
the paper to press and worked it of, mailed
it, cast rollers, and turned out io5 work
that we will be content to keep as specimens
ofwhat 1oe can do. If this be not a sermon
III support of'woman's fitness for the prac-
tlcal affairs of life, we never have heard of
one.
The Shasta courier., 1869-04-17

THE Folly OF LEAVING MONEY TO
CHILDREN.-Children are more frequently
ruined by inheriting large fortunes, than
by being compelled, by the absence of
wealth, to embrace an active and indus
trious life to gain subsistence. We have
always been much pleased with the answer
of Phocion, one of the most renowned
philosophers and lawgivers Of Greece, when
friend presented him large sum OF
money and pressed him to accept OF 1t, at
least for his children. {" If my children"
said Phocion, q resemble me, they will, as
well as me, have enough; aud if they be-
come dissipated, will not leave them
wherewithal to maintain their luxury and
debauchery."
The Shasta courier., 1869-04-17

sAIDayoungster in high glee, displaying
his purchase to bosom friend on the side
walk: 1.-TWO cocoanuts for ten cents lthat
will make me sick tomorrow, and / won't
have to go to school"
The Shasta courier., 1869-04-17

"Jingle," of the n Y. Sunday News,
tells this story, which has the air of prob
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
THINGS IN BARNWELL.
Rain Mt Last-savannah River-ship-
nent OF on-TraAe-Agricultur
Fair-Hotel Accommodation.

BARNwrLL, September N.-After an almost
unprecedented spell OF dry weather, we have
had refreshing rains ct last. Persons living
on the Savannah River informed me that they
have not seen the river 80 low for fifteen years;
indeed, steamboats, could not ascend higher
than Matthew's Bluff for some time past.
Planters could not ship their cotton, and were
doubtless much annoyed thereby.
The railroad agents at Blackville and Bam-
berg, the principal shipping points for this
district, report fully four times as much cotton
shipped TO date as for the same period last
year. This circumstance is not due to larger
yield, but to the earlier opening Of the bolls,
caused probably by the dry weather and heavy
fertilzing combined.
Country stores ara now reaping their har-
vest, and our village merchants, having filled
their empty shelves, orc driving brisk trade.
The many prophecies made that Barnwell would
20 up (or down?) by the removal OF the court
house to Blackville, are not likely to be realiz-
ed. On the contrary, We are soon to see the
brightest day that has ever dawned upon the
old town. The Couoty Agricultural Fair will
be held here on tho 18th and 18th Of Novem-
ber. The premium list You will find published
in the Barnwell Journal. / said this will be a
bright day; it will be so for the whole country.
Fairs and farmers clubs have made the North
ern States what they are in agriculture and
stock-raising. sud how much more can they do
for us who are blessed with rich soils for our
seeds and milder winters for our animals
Only let the Pigtails come 10 break the mon
opoly Of labor. and we will start out upon the
race Of progress like horse in high training.
sMister' Sherman, as he is familiarly called,
burnt both our hotels, and up to this time we
have sadly felt the. need OF such accommoda:
ions, That want, however, is to be supplied
In time for the fair. gentleman from New
berry, who comes highly recommended, will
open in the Patterson House, where snug
| quarters and Creature comforts" will be libe-
rally bestowed upon the guests. ANON.
IN
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
RESULT 6OF TIE GOLD FIGHT.

Ngw YoKK, September 28.-The Bank OF
New York consents to act as clearing house
for the business Of Friday last, on the basis OF
gold ct 1856.
The excitement in Wall street is very great.
A committee Of the New York Clearing House
have examined the affairs of the Gold Exchange
Bank, and report that the securities and gold
handed over By it to the Clearing House are
ADEQUATE to cover the liabilities, The Bank OF
New York declines to undertake the settlement
of Fridays transactions, and the Gold Room
have appointed committee Of twenty TO at
tempt it. The Stock E1chaage was panicky
towards the close Of the day. Many small
firms are swept cut, and large firms have been
weakened by the decline in values, but no i'm
portant failures have been officially announc-
ed. The National Stock Exchange has put
gold on its call hist, and will commence dealing
in il ct ten tomorrow. The money market
wsS very stringent to the close Of the dsy; the
demand very stapas - seven per cent, with
commissions from. q half 70 two and three
quarters. Many broters had difficulty in
making up their bankaccounts. in consequence
OF the scarcity of money, The discount mar
ket was at complete .stand, andeit is still
impossible for merchants to obtain accommo-
dstions. Exchange unsettled and nominal at
8. Gold nominally 81aS2. Stocks weak and
dec1inino
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NEWS ERoM KAsHINGroM:

WAsHNeroN, September FISHERMAN has
gone to New York.
The Virginia Supervisor at Petersburg re-
ports that the squad Of cavalry are doing good
service in the district. Thirteen stills have
been seized and twelve prisoners have-been
held for indictment.
Frederick Low. of California, has been ap'
pointed minister to China.
The debt statement viii probably show de.
crease of three to four millions.
Senator Wilson stumps Pennsylysnia fol
Geary.
The Treasury has adyices that Mark Dead
man, who was arrested for illicit distilling, waf
killed by the revenue officers while attempting
to escape near Ringgold, Georgia.
Among the Presidents visitors to-day were
Senator Spencer, Of Alabama, Miller, Collector
OF Mobile, and General Roddy, who commanded
The Confederate cavalry in North Alabama.
Roddy and party had quite pleasant chat
over the incidents Of the war.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
TIE SOUTH oARoLINA PREsBYTERE
Third Days Proceedings.
IYuon oun oxn ooaaKspoNprsr ]

lfHOh QUE OWN OohAAofoNOAN4J
PENDLEros, 8. G., Saturday, September %.
The Presbytery met at nine o'clock, and was
opened with prayer by Rev. E. E. Hyde.
Much of the day was occupied in most ami
mated discussion Of domestic missions. The
special question of continuing an evangelist in
the field ELECTED much earnest debate.
i The Presbytery has new under it's care nine
young men Of abiHty and good character, who
are candidates for the Gospel ministry. The
direstion, aid and superintendence Of these
young men also called forth much discussion.
The inevitable question as to the position Of
our coiored members caused the Presbytery
some embarrassment.
The great stringenoy of the times. and the
very difficult nature OF some Of the business OF
this meeting, promised tedious session. But,
Notwithstanding this prospect, there has sell
dom been manifested more earnest and faith
ful determination to rise above al obstacles,
and labor for the present and future good OF
the people who live within the bounds Of the
South Carolina Presbytery. z.
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SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Mount Etna is again in violent state Of
eruption.
Jamaica dates to the 9th report prospects Of
the sugar crop dscouraging.
Renorts from Rome indicate that Pere Hya-
cinthe will be communicated.
Honolulu dates to the 18th instant repor'
several recent earthquakes there.
The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows at San
Francisco adjourned sine die yesterday.
Mr.. Davis sailed from southampton on Sat-
urday on the steamer Baltimore for the Uni
ted States.
Tho ship Cal lately arrived at Honolulu
with six hundred and fifty Chinese on board
After leaving port the Chinese mutinied'
The leaders were killed, and several Others
wounded.
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EUROPE.
THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.

THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.
Losoos. september 2S.-Adyices from Spsir
:-.o-,..:.-. Tn,or,.t;on cor,;,o frou
e e.. r.HS .sS. Wv so,,o.s n Msdr,d h.a bsan "a
ceiyed in refutation Of the rurnors which have
hoo,, o;.o,,,s.aa 20 ,be eNact fbss the United
peel oNeu.As0e " .s.s -...t
states government mao 0om"unic0'e@ Will
Minister Sickles, directing him to withdraw
the note ON the subject Of Cuta. its sale, OF
uaostSt' W. 'o,.As =. S.o A''''''0A WOW -0
acceptable TO the Spanlaros.
What Mr.. Sickles did convey to Serrano and
ofh.. s,.;c;,tsrs ;os gna;n reslly Amounted tc
o'.e- r,.. ~, 1.~,'~,-rs,,,- ., .n, T1nfled
TINS inas tno oo'. .a-A-N Ns.'. Ss 80 ,,
states uzaJ iss ouer OF 'flenoiy me-
diation on the part of the American people be-
tween sra;n and ;stheo; Cnhan r,svoiutionists
80 ~. rss:: - a.. ..o,.,o.,
leaving tne oi,tsy " sne
~ well as the consequences Wnich may ensue,
An sn.,n berselfbas1 q - ,''i''
w -. -. 49, ~ ,,;,. -, -, c,h.-
Inc 1lmes to-usy' ~ sioAues v" VIC ouo"u
question, says; ,,.,,7.g ..,.,...,. sl'rdss
Ee rnust be cIeyer man who can determine
+he Inventions Of tba United Stabss with res.
.ec, S.sc to 0nhs.r There Sre two parties in The
RSS REs;seS S+stss ons fsvoriuo, nop-irNaryention.
the other snnroyine of Minister sickies' course;
and. finally. there Is the President, who VI.
brates between the two, But there cannot be
M9 opplorsm 70 ,osnsct sne ~ tSe ssIa or
iosst Of cuba f,Ss caused q general and violent
commotion at Madrid. The Spaniah Govern.
mens 10 pound 20 pe s1s.emsN Th Ios - !;
no % Question IS, to the readiness :, Of the
Spsnlatdi = to fight against any odds
wneH snSn1s y ~ s'ine =; onS;,;on mS Gy 1SsS S@St
at allNT the possessiou of Cuba is made Q
point Of honors justice Will help Spain bet
ter than force. SPAN must cons.oer s;Il.s wnsfhsi
Hovevsr sLv @ anxions Eurone % NAV be to recognlze
the validity Of Spanish rights, she will have to
INQUIRE wnas use oas Oeen Il mace e-o, q. 'fe% ara,,
Shat she Sasmsd 4 inst and eenerous cause.
Austria and France may feel desire to regain
the prestige they lost in Mexico, but they
must reiue me asse,llons n nGsn Aner,cs os sna'
trarv v1t 10 - The nrincines Of IF humanity. N % Thew
must incur no risks Of simplicity in deeds OF
bloodshed, nor must they bear out pretensions
nd. ~ np1,h ns hsr cn1on;as @ fha Dr;nc;nIes ~
righteousnssS must prevail over political ip.
terests and e1pediency. The sympathy OF the
Woiio wn, De WIN SpSm ~ svpurS'on s;esI Ss Her
- ~ CO..
u., .s,,,isa- OK = Tho ,oyerr,, ont IN.
4AS' ~SFs = -. :,
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ALL ABOUT TIE STATE.
NEW pos1MAsrrR FOR LAuRENsvnLE.


The Laurensville Berald says: 1--WE learn
that one David Folk has been appointed post
master at this place, uice Nr. A. w. Kruse, re-
moved, and that the. said Folk will soon TAX e
charge of the Office. This Folk is unknown
here, having been imported by Joseph Crews
from parts unknown (but supposed East,
and has been acting as constable for car
pet-bag magistrate. MIR. Kruse has given, az
postmaster, entire satisfaction, and his reno
val will be q less to the entire community
80. TOURNAMENT AT uNIoEvnLE.
A grand tournament and costume ball will
take place at Union on the 20h October. Mr.
Stobo D. Darlington and Captain j. Y. b. Will.
liams, Of Laurens, have places in the oficia
picture rs judges. The following list of prizes
is announced: First, a fine double.barrel shot
gun. worth SIS; with the privilege of browning
the Queen of Love and Beauty. Second, a fine
gold-tined eifver goblet. worth $40. with the
privilege Of cfowning the First Maid Of Honor
Third. fine pair Of boots, to be made to or.
der, worth S25: with the privilege of crownine
the Secon Maid OF Honor. Fourth, fine silver
mounted lance. worth $40. with the privilege o.
crowning the Third Maid Of Honor. Fifth. tir
cup, with no crown. worth ten cents, to the mos'
unsuccessful knight. Young gentlemen from
all parts ofthe State are invited to participate
in contendlng for the prizes.
THE DORM GOLD NINE.
An Edaefeld correspondent Of the Augusts
Constitutionalist writes, under date OF thu
25th instant: II spent one night with nv ole
friend, Captain VIM. B. Dorm, of the Dorr
Mining Company. and obtained the followine
information about Dorm Gold Nine, situated 6
short distance from the residence of Captain
Dorm: Since the first Of last February the
mills have been stopped. the old machinery
having been removed and new machinery from
New York (of the latest pattern) been put in
its place. Four new engines are nov in opera.
ton, a large quantity Of ore having been dug
out since February, and q large quantity il
now visible, which the superintendent thinks
will take eighteen months to grind up. There
are now forty FIVE hands employed at the
mine. / WAS informed that the mine is now
paying better than at any previous time. Cap
tain Thomas 8. Morgan. late Of Kentucky, is
the superintendent at the mine. The company
has the mine leased for twenty-ore years, pay
ing Captain Dorm such per cent. o. the gross
earninge at the end Of each month";"
.",sHHEDs OF STATE NEWS.
J. B. Elliott, OF South Carolina, has been ad-
mitted . cadet to the Navy Academy, An
napolis.
MIR. Frank Dunbar, Of Beech Island, s. c.,
had two valuable horses killed by lightning 0
week ago.
General Joseph E. Johnston was in Colum-
bia on Monday, and many Of his trends and old
army associates have paid their respects tQ
him.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
=. .JoRDAH,sl rREAcHERY.

HAVANA, September 2s.-Gsneral Jordan has
offered to surrender his whole command to De
Rodss for sum Of money, but the latter re-
fused the proposition. This information is
obtained from Official sources. 1t is also re-
ported that the insurgents near the sugar dis.
tricts are treating for surrender.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29

% PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE.-A
NEW COURSE OF LECTURES. as delivered at the
New York Museum of Anato.ny, embracing the SUBJ
jects How to Live and What to Live for YOUTH
Maturity and Old Age Manhood generally review
ed i: the Cause OF Indigestion Flatu"nce and Ner-
yous Diseases accounted for Marriage Phiosophi'
cslly Considered, &c. These Lectures will be for
warded on receipt Of four stamps by addressing
SECRETARY BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ANATo.
MY, No. "a West Baltimore-street. Baltimore, Md.
April 19 m"i Sr
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
THE; OLD DOMINION.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, September 2s.-JOhnson,
Conservative, was elected to the Legislature to
fill vacancy caused By the death Of q Radical,
who was elected in July by 125 majority. :
R1cHaoNp, September q, There was light
frost this moraaing. The kilograms from the
tobacco growing region say that. the host was
light there and the tobacco was not damaged.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29

sBr BE BEAUr1FUL.-IF YOU DESIRE
beauty you should use q AGAN'S SMAGNoLlAB BALM.
Il gives SOFT fined satin.ike texture to the COM
plexion, removes Roughness, Rednes', Blotches,
sunburn, Tan, &c.. and adds tinge pearly bloom
to the plaDest feItures 1t brings the bloom OF youth
to the fading cheek and changes the rustic Country
Girl int1 a fashionable City Belle.
In the use of the Magnolia Balm lies the true
secret of beauty No lad5 need complain OF Ger
complexion who will iavest rs cents in this delight
fu article.
LYONS KATHAIRoN is the best Hair Dressing
muse. mwflmo sept ~
RSMEDICAL NOTICE.-PATIENTS SUF-
FERING from Diseases partaiuing to the Genito
Urinary Organs, will receive the latest scientific
treatment. by placing themselves under the care of
DR.. T. REENTSJERNA, Office No. "a HAsEL-
isTt EET, three doors east from the Postcfhce.
August rs Wa
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as BACHELORS HAIR DYE.-THIS
splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world tue only
true and perfect Dye harmless. reliable, instanta'
neous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tnts; rem
edies the i'll effects of bad dyes; invigorates and
leaves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown.
sold 10y all Druggists and Perfumers; and properly
applied at Bachelors WI Factory, No. - Bond.
street. New York. Tyr May 10
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ayTHE NEATEsT, THE QUICKEST AND
THE csEApEsT.-THE NEWS JOB OFFICE, No.
l4J EAST BAY, having replenished its Stock with
neg and large assortment OF material Of the finest
quality and latest styles, Is prepared 10 execute at
inc shortest netice aud in the best manner, JOB
PRINTING OF every description.
Call and examine the scale of prices before giving
your orders elsewhere.
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Wbituaru.

BRUGdENAN.-Dted In Charleston, on the 9th
September, THERESA SOPHIA, youngest child o
DrEDRrcH " and ADELE EMILY BRueeHhAs, aged
year, months and 16 days.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29
MARINE DISASTER.

FoRrRRss Monroe, September % The
schooner J. L. Leach, from New York Tor
Charleston, is ashore at Cape Henry. Ihe
freight is railroad iron.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-09-29

@- MANHOOD.-A MEDICAL ESSAY On
THE CAUSE AND CURE OF PREMATURE DE-
CLINE IN MAN, the treatment Of Nervous and
Phi! sical Debility, &c.
"There is no member Of society by whom tnls
book will not be found useful, whether such person
holds the relation Of Parent Preceptor or Clergy
mar. Medical Times and Gazette.
Sent by mail on receipt Of Aity cents. Address
tie Author, DR.. Z. DEF. CohliN'
sent1 lyr Washington, D. c.
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Spefial Motifes.

~ TAX NoTICE.-oFFICE CITY TREA-
sURY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1sS9-Ihe third and last
instalment OF TAX ON RBAL ESTATE is due and
payable durog the present month, for the year 1862
Sept % 8 g. THOMAS, City Treasurer.
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AFFAIRS IN MARION.

The Adjournment OF Court-An Extra
Term Probable-Interesting Decisions
Cotton Picking VS.. Cotton Stealing
Business Frightening Up, sc.
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CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

FOR PALATkA, FLOhIDAs
VIA SAVANNAH. FERNANDINA AND JAoXsoA,
VILE.
~N THE ELEGANT AND FIRST-CLASS-
EExVNSTEAMER DICTATOR, Captaiu
W n McSElTY will sail from Charleston every
TCEspAY EVENING, at Nine O'Clock, for the atovt
points.
Connecting with the Central Rsilroad Al ssVannst
for Mobile and New Orleans and with the Florida
Railroad at Fernandna for Cedar Keys, at wniel
point steamers connect with New Orleans, Mobile,
Pensacola Key West and Havana.
Through Bills Lading sgned to New Orleans ana
Mobile.
All freight payable on The wharf.
Goods not removed at sunset will be stored at rio
and expense OF owners.
]. D. AIKEN CO.. Agents.
Mayo7 INV South Atlantic Wharf.
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~ OFFICE CHARLESTON GASLIGHT
COMPANY, SEPTEMBER %. 1904 Dividend Of
FIFTY CENTS per Share or the Capital Stock of this
Company having been declared by the Directors,
the same will be paid on AMI after MONDAY, the 4th
pro1imo.
The Books OF Transfer will be closed from this
date to 4th proximo. W. HERIOT,
sept24 Secretary and Treasurer.