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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01
RECOVERY OF kLOST d.;
AMOND RINGTHROUGH
THE DREAM OF A Me-
GRO GIRL.

A few nights ago, a lady, while
taking a pleasure walk with her
infant child along Jefferson street,
lost a valuable diamond ring from
her finger in some unaccountable
way. Diligent and extensive search
was made throughout the neigh:
borhood, hut without any clue to-
the ring, and the lady give it up
as gone ''tor good and all" Before
daylight the following morning
the lady was surprised by the
calls of her nurse, a small negro
girl. On being admitted to her
mistress, the girl, who had not
heard ofthe ring being lost, said
she had just had a dream, in which
she was apprised when. where and
how the jewel had been lost, and
that if allowed she felt sure she
could find it. She then described
the place and manner in which
the ring disappeared, and begged
her mistress to 90 with her and
test the dream. This strange
circumstance was made known to-
the household, but all treated it
with the utmost incredulity. 1t
was aflerward concluded to humor
the girl. however, and she and
several white members of the IA
milv proceeded to the designated
spot. more than 100 yards from
the house. Here the dreamer told
her mistress that. as directed in
her dream, she must drop another
ring, and it would roll as o guide
to the missing one. A plain gold
ring was handed the girl; she let it
fall, and sure enough it rolled and
stopped within two inches of the
lost diamond ring, which had got
into crevice between two bricks
Of the pavement. 1t may be ina
gined that the ring-hunters were
somewhat astounded at the miracle:
They did not pause to inquire
whether or not the girl was infiu-
enced by the anticipated eclipse,
but she obviously eclipsed all the
little nisgers they had seen, Her
own ast0nishment was greater
than that ofalI the rest. Our infor.
mant avows that there is not tho
least fiction about this curious
dream and It's lucky result.
lLouisviWe Coarisr-JourHos-
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01
SUSAN'S SISTER IN THE
WEST.

Horrible Onslaught on a Country
Editor-He hasa Prolonged De-
bite o. the Women Question:
Lots Wife in an Editors Chair.
I was sittin' in my Office, spcco-
latin in my own mind, whether
ON the whole it wouldn't be best
for me to give myself away for
the benefit of my family, when
there came Il knock at the door.
There, says |, is come one anx-
ions to subscribe for the Ell PaSso
Journal, so 1 uttered, in a loud
voice, Come in."
She was dressed in q pair Of
store boots and an iron gray set OF
spectacles. and she walked up t"
me with majesty in her mein. ]
knew who it was the minute l set
eyes on her.
1t was Il woman.
! gracefully arose and sail: GLOW
are, you, ma'am; was You wish
ing to subscribe to the FL PasSo
JournaL?" at the same time dip
pin my pen in the ink and openin'
my subscription book. This al
wuz gifts 'em. 1t looks like biz
ness
1t didn't git her.
She fixed her CLASSY eyes on me
and said: Young man, are yew
an advocate for the holy caws OF Il
| wofnan's rishtS?"
No. ma'am." said I, Il am a
| Presbyterian
Air YOU" she said, ''prepared
| to embark with us over the sea OF
equal sutfruse?" "Ma'am," said
I, IL hain't no objection TO takin'
Quiet sail with you, provided the
boat ain't leaky and you'll DO all
the rowin."
A smile pcrused her features for
4 moment, and then she said. | am
willing to suffer For he ,sews."
Yes" Sait T, in a polite and
softening manner, It'll only cost
two dollars, and we'll send it to
anv address for an entire year. "
Have YOU wite?' she asked
Il hev," said I, wonderfn' what
she was comm at. $50 you see
I couldn't marry You eff l wanted
to ever so much" l threw this in
as Il soother.
"Air you willin' that she should
share with you the burdens and
trials of life?
Il ain't no ways partikler," said
I; IAN I'll let her shoulder the
whole of 'em if she has a banker
in that way
Wood you consent that she
should 60 to the poles? ?" said she.
She can 60 where she pleases," ="
sal / | "she generally duz.'
"Yew air a hole soled man."
said she, an throwin' her arms
around my neck, laft wildly"
Cit out" said I; "what are you
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01

TR1pLErs TO A YOUTHFUL Mo
TIER "A correspondent Of the Sa-
vannah Republican, writing from
Scriven County, gives the follow
ing:
A good lady acquaintance of
mine, Mrs. B.. of this county, gave
birth a few days ago to three fine.
healthy boys, which up to this
time are doing finely, and give
every promise Of being raised and
possihl Y growing into great men.
The fact that the good lady is only
some fifteen summers old. and be-
ins the first time she has given
birth, and that her mother gave
birth at like tender age. may be
considered remarkable, and to the
scientific men interesting. A way
giSh friend suggests that with this
unusual arrival in Scriven. there
is certainly something ahead,
probably squalls.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01

glared wildly around-and with
all the calmness OF despair stood
upon bis ground.
Are you ready? Both ready?
was asked.
Yes, came simultaneously from
two pair Of lips"
One -two-three-6re
The report OF the pistols cut
the last word in twain. The sec
onds rushed forward and lifted
the men up again, for both hal
fallen. One, however, would nev-
err breathe again. Luke Bouton
had fought his last duel-had
gone to his final account with his
heart hullet-clctt.
Whiteman, too. was dangerous
" wounded. With his breath
bnhhlin. forth through blood, he
called the Ranger to him and asked
him for the miniature. 1t was
given him-the tairf;lce of a young
man. He covered it with bloody
fingers; whispered. bury it with
me. and he too. ceased to live.
With fearful eyes that form
was prepared for the grave, the
Ranger insisted that his promise
to the dead should be fulfilled to
the letter. But all were satisfied
that he who called himself White
man was Il young woman. And
wears later they found a clue to
the mystery. 1t was wife who
had then revenged the murder OF
her husband murdered for saving
her from dishonor. From q
bloody grave in the chapparal,
she had gone tn join him she
loved so well. in the land that lies
beyond the dark river.
Was her last act one of sin? 1t
is not for us to Judge Of such a
thing. We know knothing OF the
maddened heart and insane brain t;
know nothing Of the long days
and longer nights Of suffering /;
nothing of how we would have
acted under such circumstances.
Better leave judgment to Him
who can read both the mind and
the heart and whose will directed
the avenging bullet. None other
is without sin and who will dare to
east the first stone ?
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01
to give this person ~ mnch money
rs I sion tnr2" Amen say !

to give this person ~ mnch money
rs sign tor?' Amen sayl |!
"To sign Il fond on the suppo
sitiou that it is mere form and
that You will have nothing to
pay. is to put ones head into 4
FOOLS moose. Amen, again, say
/!
There is no harm in signing for
a neighhor if You have got the
property; if you able topay
the amount without ! arming your
own household; and if You love
the man for whom yon sign
enough to he willing to Give him
outright the sum covered by your
endorsement. Otherwise, To go
surety for nei@hbor il Il folly, Il
sin anda shame.-H. ". Beecher.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01
to-? I amt one Of them m ~.

Stop"
After much labor, / succeeded
in unIooSiny her hold and st her
down in n chair. judged from
her. onduct that she needed Il few
moral observations.
You air an impulsive femall." >"
said |. Your natur is at once
spontaneous and outhreakin.' l"a
need a pair of martingailS. Con-
slider what would l'c your state ct
a mans wife was to catch you a
huyrin' OF him in this >tvle.'
She wiped her face with her
dress. She had dress. forgot
to mention this fact in speaking OF
her spec,acles.
II am a worker in the caws OF
the Womcn's Rights"
Yes" said !, You air. lon
ought to be ashamed OF yourself.
I should judge you was one of
them lobby women that the Chica'
30 Tribune correspondent tells of.
But YOU can't come your netarl-
GUS arts over me. I'm steelcd
against 'cm."
II should be pleased" she said,
s:to go arm in arm with You to the
poles"
"No you don't" said I, in alarm ;
"not ef have anything to say III
the matter. I wont go with you
not a single darned pole"
"Young man." said she, "hast
thou ciillren?"
Il hev," said I, ."seven of 'em.
Can You show as good a record?
"Would you.' said she, have
your girls grow up and be married
to base. sordid men, who would
take away their political rites and
allow 'em no tranch!sew
Darn the franchise" says |, in
rage they are the things that
women put on behind to give 'cm
the Grecian bend. Efmy dauyh'
ters ever 60 to wearin'5' 'em-
No, no. said she, they are
panierS." !.
"Well," said I, "paniers or fran.
chises, or whatever you call 'en,
l am opposed to. 'em. Trey are
unnatural and humpty. They de-
grade the human form into like
| ness of camel, and bring lovely
women down on all fours like Il
cat"
"Then," said she, 'comc with
me, and we will emancipate wo'
men from the slavery of dress"
NO." said l, with severity, 81
/ hev no wish to take the clothes
away from any woman. Wimmen
without clothes would be i sad
spectacle, particularly in Winter
when the bowling blasts prevail
Who are you, any way?" l asked
of my visitor.
Il am Il pilgrim" she said, 81
belong to the Agitator, a nooSpa
| per devoted to the caws of female
suffrage in Chicago"
Nv ell," said |, calmly, "the win
min in Chicago need something O
this sort. Where them that all
married never known on going t'
bed at night but what, on wakln
up in the mornin:' they may be di
vorced, and them that amt mar
ried spend their time in bcttin
how many times they can he mar
ried and divorced within Il month
The wimmin of Chicago need agl
tatin' powerfully. Keep II StirrIn
on 'em up, if you please. The
more you agitate, the better to'
EN-"
With these words I arose. anc
telIin' her to sit still until my r.
turn, l stole softly down stairs:
have not been back since. Wha
will be the effect of leavin' a fe
male ayi,ator settin' in my sea-
the whole of this time | do no
know. bnt if she waits till | r
back, her patience will be ct cas-
irun.-H Passo (W.) Journal.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01

the original subject has vanished,
and that you are discussing the
mode Of rearing pine.appfss at
Chatsworth. This kind Of man
seems to be sent into the world to
destroy everything like good con-
ver>atiOn.-Good Words.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-09-01

Myn are q covet,us set--so say
the ladies.
The worst omen-to owe men
money.
To prevent sea sickness-stay
ashore.
What attracts the ladies to
church-the hims.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
Nc,V Advertisements

One of the principal enioyments OF
Christmas is to prepare something nice foT
the childrento eat, and tell them that Santa
Claus brought it to them, and as Charles
Robertson, the Fancy Confectioner on
Market street, knows that such things are
desired by each and every parent, he has
taken much pains TO prepare many nice
and delicate little andbig presents, so as TO
suit the desires Of the most fastidious; and
if you do not want TO buy, you had better
not 90 and examine them, for the tempta-
ton will be too great TO resist, for his win
dows. counters, shelves, and every vacant
place in his house is so fancifully filed with
such a greatand rare variety that those who
60 to see always bring away more than they
carry with them.
The Henderson Land Sale comprises 514
prizes Capital prize S150,000; smallest
prize $50, 0O0, comprising the richest Ohio
river bottom tobacco lands and most valu-
able lots in Henderson county, Ky. None
Of this property is worth less than $500
cash in gold, and most of it is worth from
900 to $4,000, per acre. Besides the
above prizes there is one prize of S5,000n
currency, two of 81 200 each, and four of
5000, which go to the winners Of the first
seven prizes respectively. Final drawing
will take place Dec. %, 1869, at Ma
sonic Temple, Louisville, KY. L. II. Single
ton is the agent in this city. Price of
ticket is five dollars.
There will be grand ball at the Har-
ding House on the evening Of the 9th, IS
cents admittance.
Ye seekers of fine shoes and slippers,
read the city notices Winstead Bros.
Steamer Lawrence sails on the Odd inst
The largest auction sale of boots and
shoes of the season, by Albert d Seaman,
this morning.
The sale Of Nichol lots will be continued
on the 3dinst.
W. H. Lanier is a candidate tor Tailor of
Davidson county.
The prospectus Of Moores Rpray Men
Yorker will be found in another column.
Great sacrifices are being made by Yeat-
man, Shields d Co. on goods sold by order
of the Sheriff. They continue the sale this
morning
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
The Mrstcrics of a MiIIincr

There is a milliner in the city, who, if
she does not know how to thread the
needle with exactitude. understands
thoroughly the business of the woman. A
contraband woman of African decent, some
days since, endeavored to get the best of
her on a matter of 20 cents, or somewhere
thereabout The contraband aforesaid,
evidently did not have the law very
thoroughly, or she did not care for its vio-
latiOn. She claimed - cents for services
rendered, and the lady in question not
having the change just at the
moment she snatched up dress and made
way with the same. The negro woman,
when she appeared in court, was perfectly
mum, and with stubborn tenacity declined
TO answer any questions propounded. The
Is cents claimed was proffered and re-
fused She would not even answer
where she lived, or what she was doing, or
what she was going to do She was finally
sent to the lookup, where it was presumed
that her tongue would be Embossed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
Ladies' Fair.

We take pleasure in calling attention to
the fact that the ladies connected with the
Catholic churches of this city and Edgeheld,
are preparing for Grand Fair, to be given
at the St. Cloud Hotel during next week,
commencing on Monday, the 9th, and ter.
minating on Saturday, the proceeds OF
which are to be devoted to paying off the
debt contracted for the new school build
ing on Vine street. Among the ladies who
will preside at the different tables, we hear
of Mrs 2. Olwill, Mrs. j. G. Barry, Miss
Buddeke, Mrs. VIM. Flanagan, Mrs. Thos.
Prendergast, Miss Fitzgerald, Mrs. McCor-
mack, the Misses ECan, etc, all of whom
Will have a corps of lovely and lovable as
sistants. Mrs. Barry desires us TO return
thanks to the following ladies and gentle
men for liberal donations to her table
Mesdames P. M. Ryan, Barkhorn, Mulve-
hill and Morse; Miss Battle, of the City
Hotel; Messrs. Thomas Farrell, w. w.
Totten, Robt. Thompson, Hart & Hensley.
Our friend Terry Wade, who is always
awake when charity calls, gave a splendid
cane, ''of happy memory whose history
is worth its weight in diamonds" We
hope the ladies will have all the success
their zeal and industry deserves; and if
they do. it will be abundant
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
EDGEFIELD.
,,,h. Nor,l, gle,gcrieid concert

Came eff ON Monday evening, and was a
decided success, under the supervision and
excellent management of Captain Powers,
kindly assisted by Capt. Thatcher at the
organ. The audience was fine and showed
their appreciation by good attention and
hearty applause. Where all did so well, it
is no disbursement to others to mention
the thrilling notes of Miss NJ s ''Wan-
derer. in whose voice sweetest, touching
melody comes yelling forth, captivating
all who hear; and charming little Jennie
whose song TO the air of Comm tire ttt
RE brought down the house IN rapture;
and the trio of those dear little angel song.
sters. Too much praise cannot be awarded
to Capt. Powers and all engaged in getting
up those concerts for the benefit of the
school and the church, showing that they
are fully alive to their highest interests as
people.
Another Ticket i'm the Field.
The municipal contest in Edgefield
promises to be somewhat exciting. We
have already published the nominations
made by a portion of the citizens at a meet
ing on Saturday night last. On Monday
night a number of citizens convened and
discussed corporation matters, and made 6
call upon the necessary number of gentle
men to run for Aldermen. The call was
signed by those present, and yesterday
other signatures were obtained, and the re-
quest forwarded to the persons named, who
it is understood viii yield to the wishes o.
the signers of the call. The following are
the gentlemen TO whom this call was ad-
dressed, to-wit: Mayor Glenn, Philip
OlwiIl, Judge ]. C. Guild, John Morrow, j.
s. Woodford, Robert Stewart, ST., and w.
p. Marks. We understand that the gen
tlemen not only agree to accept this nomi-
nation, but have announced their deter
mination to address their fellow-citizens at
different times before the election in regard
to corporation affairs. The election for
municipal officers takes place on the first
Saturday in January.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
RecorstersS Court

The following cases were disposed of yes
terday:
VIM. Martin, assault and battery, Sl0and
cost.
Sam Bradlove, assault and battery, SO
and cost.
w. A. Capley, drunk, discharged.
Joseph Reid, assault with pistol, So and
cost.
Fletcher Bryant, drawing pistol, S. and
cost.
Ben Moses, colored, disorderly conduct,
$40 and cost
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22

We are informed that the Robertson AS
sociation" are making arrangements for
another course of lectures for our winter
evenings We al remember with pleasure
the delightful evenings We enjoyed of an
intellectual character last winter under the
auspices of this institution, and have no
doubt that the arrangements made by the
Lecture Committee for the present season
will meet the approval not only of the
charitably disposed, but even of the pleas
ure seekers, as well as those who desire in
tellectual cultivation and enjoyment
The names of many talented and emi-
nent gentlemen are now before us who
have kindly agreed to lecture, but at this
time it would be premature to name them.
The cause is one worthy of much conside-
ration. partic .larly at a time when so
much distress HAY be apprehended.
In addition to the charitable feature in
the Robertson" we notice that arrange
ments are being made TO establish a first
class ycadjRg room and library That is
much needed in our city, and we trust
our friends will render them in their lauda-
bic project, all the assistance in their
power, as there is nothing that can tend
more to give a refining influence to the
growing youth of our city, and at the same
time point out to strangers who may So
iourn for short time in our midst, that we
are not unmindful of the moral and intel
lectual as well as the material requirements
of life.
Then, we say, let the working men of
the Robertson Association have all the
sympathy and aid that can be afforded by
our citizens; it is q work of love on their
part, and they should meet with proper en-
couragment from the proper sources.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
stocks of Cotton In interior towns.
Louisville Live stock Market.

41ONAo tAAsA1f1 N.Y. LII ~ A0oes
In making up our live stock report for the week
ending this evening, we have nothing new to offer
to our patrons In addition to what they have seen
during the past three weeks.
Cattle-The offerings to-day were large, and 2js
head were sold at fair prices for choice Christmas
beGves while common grades sold at least sc be-
low what they would have brought last week. We
consider the market dull for this class of stock,
is usual at this season of the year. good many
remain over unsold. We quote common and rough
at S34 fair 81 25a5, choice s5.50a6, extra Christ
mas beeves s.. 750Z75, while there were a few
which sold above these figures Mr.. G. layer
bought one fine beef of Gordon, weighing ?, 20
lbs, at 50 per 100 lbs gross A good many fine
shipping cattle were sold. ID. Ewing sold Is head,
weighing $50 lbs, to Louis Bills, at $3.50 per 100
lbs gross We quote medium at S. 75td6.5O, choice
heavy well fatted S. 7597JO per 100 lbs gross.
Cows and caIves-but few offered and demand
limited We quote at $4,000 per head, according
to quality.
Hogs-The receipts continue to be large and the
demand limited to but some three packing houses
all of the others having closed for the season. Ow-
ing to the extreme tightness Of the money market
packers were forced to buy good many hogs for
part cash aud balance on time. A large number
were sold to-day on those terms, so that but few
remain in pens unsOld. From the daily arrivals Of
this class Of stock, it is hard to predict when the
season will close. We quote at 5000. 80 for light
and medium, 50. 759l0 for heavy, and s10.25 for
extra choice per 100 lbs gross.
sheep-The receipts light. 4 few choice Christ
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22

London adviees of yesterday quote 5 Dos
of1S62 at So; 1868 old S45 1s67's S377
and 1O-l0s at S2t.
Tennessee bonds were quoted in New
York yesterday at 5Of for the old and A
for the new.
The following were the quotations of the
New York stock market: Central and
Hudson consolidated S75; Scrip 81; Erie
224i; Reading 994; Southern $50; Cleae-
land and Pittsburg SO; Rock Island 105;
Northwestern Common coz; Western Union
Telegraph 313.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
A BLIND MANS VICISSITUDES.



There is blind man here who plays OF
the accordion upon the streets and on the
sidewalks for a living. We conversed with
him yesterday and got some of his history,
His grandfather was abrigadier general and
fell in the battle of BIandywine. His father
fought with ''Old Hickory" at New Or.
leans with the rank of colonel After hav.
ing been traduced and befouled in so fa1
as the lancet tongue of envy could do it by
those unfit to pick the burs from the name
Of the old war horse of the Hermitage, the
old hero assigned him to a position, this
father of the blind man alluded to.
He accumulated some means therefrom.
Afterward a speculation mania ruined him.
His family scattered. The son grew blind,
and being an expert in music he turned his
attention ''to the harp and the timbrel.
He has been in other cities on the same pill
grimage that he is here, singing tunes fol-
the walking wicked as they pass by, fol
whatever they give for his music.
Ii is thus with life truly enough, riches
take wings and fly away, and the only fame
trumpet the wise man cOvets is the one
that proclaims in the presence of iSo Great
Immortal, Well done thou good and faith,
fUl servant.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22

W. J. Slater, Esq, late of the Winches-
ter Home Journal, was in the city yester-
day on his way to Texas, whittier he goes
prospecting for home. He goes directly
to the fOurishing town of Waco, and will
prosecute his Investigations from that
point. We commend him to all with whom
he may come in contact as a Tennessean
and gentleman.
Coils. Shepherd, of Wilson, and Turner,
of Sumner, delegates elect to the Conven-
ton, were in the city Yesterday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-22
An OvercOat Thief.

Charles Wilson was arrested at . O'Clock
last night, by officers Starkey and McKin,
ney, for stealing an overcoat from Fletcher
Bryant The coat was recovered and Viii
son was locked up, which is bad on Wilson,
the aforesaid, but good on Mr.. Bryant.
The coat thieves are quite prolific in the
city, and it might be well enough to look
out for them.