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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-04-07
The following extract was hand

The following extract was hand
ed US yesterday by an Ex-Gov-
ernor, who told US it came to a
gentleman of our city under cover
of a beautifully rose-tinted and
cologue-scented envelope, super
scriped in the exquisite handwrit-
ing of a lady, evidently refined
and cultivated one, as these, above
all others. we have ever met, relish
a good joke, among which ''Gob-
bling" stands pre-eminent.-Dally
Carolina Observer.
WHAT CAME OF BORROWING GEN
TLEMEN TURKEYs.-1n former days
there dwelt in the brave Corn
cracker State, in close proximity
to each other, ayoung, buxom and
wealthy widow and bachelor of
scarcely more than her own age.
Both had inherited the property
and where comparatively strangers
to each others. But their planta-
tions joined, and many were the
acts OF neighborly kindness that
passed between them. Well, as
somebody sang to the witching
Widow Machree, the time arrived
when the 'birds 60 in pairs" and
the widow found that although
she had plenty Of hen Turkeys,
she had none Of the other persua-
sion, they having mysteriously
disappeared.-But she knew her
neighbor had plenty ola rare breed
and so sent Sambo over to borrow
a couple. In due time he came
back with a large gobbler under
either arm, and board grin on
his face.
"Well ?" asked his mistress.
"Massa said," was the answer,
"dat he send dem turkeys, and
dat if they didn't answer he'd jest
come ober and gobble his own
SELF"
''Go back and tell him to come"
commanded the widow with cheeks
like peonies.
The negro did as he was COM
manded-the horses Of the bache-
lor was hitched that night until q
late hour at the post in front OF
the widows door-and there was
a wedding within three months.
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Value Of Honesty.

An old trader among the North
ern Indians, who had some years
ago established himself on the
Wisseva, tells good story with a
moral worth rcco!lecting, about
his first trials oftrading wi; h his red
customers-The Indians, who evil
IDENTIFY wanted goods, and had botn
money (Which they called shune
ah) and furs, hocked about his
store, and examined his goods, but
for some time brought nothing.
Finally, their chef, with large
body of his followers, visited him,
and accosting him with "How do
Thomas; show me goods; l take
four yard calico, three coonkins for
yard, pay you by'm-b -by-to-mor-
row; )" received his goods and left.
Next day, he returned with his
whole band, his blankets stuffed
with coon-skins. "Amcrican man,
1 pay now" with this he began
counting out the skins, until he
handed him over twelve. Then
after a moments pause, b e
offered the trader one more, re-
marking, as he did it: "That's
it," II handed it back" said the
trader "telling him he owed me but
twelve, and would not cheat him.
We continued to pass it back and
forth,- each one asserting that it
belonged to the other. At last he
appeared to be satisfied, gave me
a scrutinizing look, placed the
skin in the folds of his blanket,
stepped to the door and gave a
yell, and cried with a loud voice:
"Come, come, and trade with a
pale face, he no cheat Indian his
heart big" He then turned to me
and said: "You take that skin, I
tell Indian no trade with you
drive you off like dog-but now
you Indians friend, and we yours
Before sundown 1 was waist deep
in furs, and loaded down with
cash. So l lost nothing by my
honesty.
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The Struggle for Life - A
Gloomy but True Picture.

gloomy OUT rue E1CLuIea
The Round Table is painting a
very discouraging picture of the
hardships and poverty among the
masses of the people, arising from
the oppressive burthens which the
tax collector is directly or Indirect
ly laying upon their shoulders.
The writer's says:
"Almost everywhere there are
signs of pinch and grin. 1t is
hard work to pay the rent, butch
er, the grocer and baker; hard
work to pay for the children's
schooling and clothes; cruelty
hard work to squeeze out the in
stalments for the summer jaunt or
sewing machine with many, every
little comfort or luxury once q
matter of course is now either en-
tirely cut off or measured out with
an anxious scrutiny, hesitating
caution, that turns tho pleasure
halfinto pain. Friends whisper to
each other that they do not see
how they can pay their way this
this year and live. The cher
ished scheme of sending the eldest
boy to college must be given out.
The hope Of buying the pleasant
little country home must be for
gotten.
The piano the patient wife has
been waiting for these many long
years, must be put off to an in
definite future. Meanwhile, to
keep soul and body respectfully to-
gether, most people are working
harder than they ever worked in
their lives. They are wearing out
the physical machine by running
it baleful speed, and keeping up
appearances at the cost of nerves,
peace of mind, and at the chance
of a healthy old age. This is no
exaggerated picture. 1t is fami-
liar to almost every eye that rests
upon this page. Only the very
rich are just now thoroughly at
ease-although even their serenity
is too often inspired by the spec
ulative mania, that SO few having
anything to speculate with, escape;
while nearly every one in the COM
munity who has to work for bread
who depends on salary or
stated wages for stated works.
in a chronic alienation or appre-
hension and despondcncy."
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NO IA.

STRANGE NUPTIALs-AN ANGRY
HUSBAND PARTS WITH HIS WIFE
AT THE ALTAR.-Some time since
a we'll known young gentleman
appeared at ore Of our metropoli-
tan churches with very beauti-
full young lady, and, invoking the
services Of the minister, was inn
mediately united to her in mar,
riage. The lady appeared deeply
agitated, and there was a stern
determination visible on the coun.
tenance of the youth-a pale an.
cry face-evinelng anything but
joy in the nuptials. AS soon as
the ceremony was concluded the
man turned to the lady with the
remark: II have kept my prom
ise now-you are married to me;
but I will never look on your face
again"
There was a frantic appeal in
the girls action and tears she
begged, implored him to recall his
words-promised some wild things
better left unprinted-and then
sank fainting to the floor. The
man turned on his heel and quit
ted the apartment. What did it
mean?
The simple relation of facts
look like the coloring of romance,
yet are they true in every partiC-
ular. When it is further stated
that the parties are of high social
position, have numerous relations
and that they were utterly unat~
tended, the mystery will appear
more strange, Their friends have
tried vainly to reconcile the mat
ter. An obstinate silence greets
every appeal in behalf of the lady,
and she, if indeed she can, refuses
any explanation.
TN. o. Picayune.'
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nv. O. Picayune.'

The FRUITS OF LovE.-Beautia.
full is it to contemplate what Love
does for this world only. How it
moves 10 efforts, spurs to success
kindles the desire or, gain, else
sordid, and cherishes tenderness
for reputation. It dignifes even
the gaudy show of earthly luxury
and splendor to remember how far
this is the gift of a prompting af:
fection; how many of the beautiful
adornments are tokens Of love;
how much that would be folly, if
spent on selfish and sensual de-,
sires, is sancti6ed and immortalized
by disinterested kindness for how
much lavish profusion a true senti-
ment gravely pleads; how it alone
keeps the splendor undimmed on
the diamonds point, and the fine
gold unchanged ia the bracelets
polish, and allows us to keep, wear,
or enjoy what we should be
ashamed toprocure. Loveprompts
US to toll, to endure, to forego and
10 sacrifice. Its children are Pa
tience, Devotion and Hcroism:
Second only to Religion is it's mo-.
tive and inspiration. How it sur;
rounds the dear object with every
comfort, privilege, and social ad:
vantage. with all the means Of
solid education and various ac::
complishment! How it builds up
the spacious heart with the granite
strength Of principle, and on the
front of sincerity shapes the orna.
ments Of grace!
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1869-04-07
A curious phenomenon occurred

A curious phenomenon occurred
in Bethel, Maine, last Sunday
night. A damp snow fce1 in tho
evening, which was followed by a
powerful wind that rolled it up
into balls frequently as Large as a
four gallon keg. Hundreds Of them
were counted in single field. Pro-
fessor Cleveland described a SIM
liar phenomenon that occurred
about the year 1907 when they
were as large as a barrel.
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he who waits for dead mems
shoes may 60 a long time bare
foot.
He who peeps through a whole
NAV see what will vex him.
He that will steal a pin will
steal a greater thing.
He who follows his own advice,
must take the consequences.
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NgWBgRRY FEMALE
: : ACADEMY
REV. ]. B. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
MISS FAHxIE LEAvE1L, J

MISS FANNIE LEAvE1L,
80 ANNIE HILLHoUsE.
MR. r.. WERBER-Professor of Music
Cor. S. FAIR-Chairman Board Trustees
Terms per quarter, Of 2i months, payable
iaadxaDce- rs
Primary Department. Spelling, Read
ing, Writing and First Lessons in
Arithmetic, English Grammar and
In Geography, S3.oe
EngHsh Grammar, Geography, Arith- .
mefic and History, -. -. $3.50
Latin, Greek, French, Logic. Rhetoric.
Physical Mental and Moral Sci
50 No Pupil viii be charged at the same time
with nore than one of the preceding rates.
Hasic, extra-$25 per session OF i've
moufas. 49, - r..--
Boarding. with the Principal and others,
son reasonable terms.
thorough instruction afforded in all the
b1s1ches Of liberal education.
March 10 10 IT,
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SOUTH CAROLINA
" LOAN g. TRUST COMPANY.
A1tbsnsa Capital Five Million Dollars.
PRESENT LIMIT = S50O,O0

- rHE Office OF THIS COMPANY IS NOW
! oSeged 10 No. 10 Broad-street tSouth> Western
lRsalread Rank) for the receipt Of Deposits. Dis
count on Paper, Purchase and Sale OF EN-
change, and the transaction ofa General Bank
fntercst allowed on Deposits, upon terms es-
xabHaaed by the Board Of Directors.
TAe Company Is also legal Depository Tor
enonsge Raid iuto Court-win receive Registry
ara TansseS Books-act as agent to pay Cou-
pSns and Dividends, and As Trustee m Railroad
DIRECTORS:
W. g. Bee, OF WIN. C. Bee & Co.; A. S. John.
ssaa, of. f.Iohnston, Crews &Co.; ,Robt. Mure, OF
Rcbf. Mare u Co.; w. B. Williams. Of w. Is.
WakaRs q Son; z. 81. Frost, Of Frost Ad-
Rsr; =. z Adser, OFF. e. Adger & Co; Henry
Goordin, of Goardin Aatthiessen Co.; George
J. Baise, OF Baist Buist; G. 6. Aemminger,
of Mcmminger, Jervey, Pi1ckney; T: j. Herr,
OFT. J. Kerr Co. u. d. Aiken, of j. D. Aiken
g. Co; John CaRpsen. Of Campsen Coz A: P.
Caldwell, Of 3. q. a. p Caldwell: W.. k. Ry-
On. j. r. Weisman, B. O'Neil, j. J. Gregg,
5GFansteviiie, s. C
Eoe further information, address
GEO. ) CAMERON, President.
cROS. r WARING, Cashier.
Charleston, c., March u, 1859.
Marcia & u Sm
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Too Much Married.

The Montpelier (Vt.) Journal
copies the following from a pri-
vate letter, dated not a thousand
miles from White River Junction :
"They have got the funniest
snarl across the river that you
ever heard of. At party last
week Ats, after exhausting
the ordinary games, and wanting
something new, mock marriages
were proposed. Accordin gly
names were drawn by lots, and
four couples stoodup tobe married.
The ceremony was performed, and
they duly pronounced "man and
wife, by the laws of the State and
before these witnesses" After
ward, they ascertained the man
officiating was a Justice of the
peace and the parties were legally
married! They are in the great
est alarm aboutit thatever was. One
Of them, Prof., Oft
Seminary, expects a lady from be-
low in about a fortnight to marry
him, and nearly every one involv-
ed is expecting to be married right
away--one other gentleman to la
dy below-and they feel like death.
They have ransacked all the law
books, and consulted authorities
far and near, and everything only
proves the knot still tighter. The
Justice has been fined $50 for each
couple. He says he is from an
other county, and cannot do busi-
ness here, and supposed the mar
riages not to be legal. 1t is GER
tainly a funny scrape, and made
still funnier by the fact that all the
parties belong to the supper ten."
The best opinion is that they are
legally married, and can only be
divorced by the Legislature.
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Possession is eleven points Of
the law, and they say there are
but twelve. -"
1t is too late to complain when
the thing is done,
'Tis better. to be happy than
wise,
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A TRUE LADY,-A true lady is
easily recognized iu public places
by the neat and tasteful dress, by
her quiet and unostentatious de-
meanor, and-if there is occasion
for her to speak-by her gentle
voice and choice language. Aloud,
harsh voice and "slang phrases
coming from those who in other
respects appear to have been we'll
brought up, always jars unplea-
sanity upon the hearer. There is
a long list of unauthorized words
and phrases, which in common use,
and are supposed to give a certain
zest to conversation, but which are
very far from being elegant. They
are coined in various places-in
the boarding school, in the college,
in the store, and on the street.
One by one, they enter the family
circle, and become disagreeably
common. A man who continually
interlards his conversation with
words which the dictionary ig-
nores, does not thereby, increase
our regard for him and when we
hear a woman habitually using
"slang," we cannot but feel that
she is wanting in that delicacy
and refinement which are the
brightest ornaments she can wear.
Indeed, it is very certain that the
frequent use of course and vulgar
words begets a disagreeable con-
dition of mind. which may not be
realized by the possessor, but
which is very apparent to asso-
ciates,
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Acts and Joint Resolutions.


The following are such Of the
acts and resolutions, passed at the
last session of the Legislature, as
may interest our readers:
An Act to incorporate the Wa
teree and North Carolina Rail-
road Company.
An Act to incorporate the
Homestead, Building, Planting
and Loan Association Of South
Carolina.
An Act to prevent and punish
duelling.
An Act toincorporate the South
Carolina Central Railroad Compa-
ny.
An Act to amend an Act enti-
tied can Act to define the juris-
diction and duties Of County Com
missioners."
An Act to regulate the manner
of granting final dismissal to
executors, administrators, trus-
tees, guardians, or committees.
An Act accepting the donation
of lands to the State Of South
Carolina for Agricultural Col
leges.
An Act to provide for the pay
ment of the fees Of Sherifs's for
dieting persons confined in Jail.
An Act to make appropriation
for the payment of per diem and
mileage of the members Of the
General Assembly, and the sala-
ries of the subordinate officers:
and other expenses incident there
to.
An Act to amend an Act enti-
tied "An Act to provide for the
temporary organization of the
Educational Department Of the
State"
An Act to alter and amend the
criminal law.
An Act to amend an Act cnti-
tied SAN Act to organize the Cir
cult Courts"
An Act to provide for an elec-
ton to fiji certain vacancies in
County Offices.
An Act to repeal an Act enti-
tied "An Act to prevent persons
holding certain offices of emolu-
ment from leaving the State"
An Act to amend an Act enti-
tied can Act to regulate the man
ner of drawing jurors"
An Act to amend an Act enti-
tied San Act to define the juris-
diction and regulate the practice
of Probate Courts"
An Act to repeal Section 8 of
IN Act to alter the Act entitled
sAn Act to amend the criminal
law"
Joint resolution to authorize
the Governor Of the State to fill
the vacancies in the State Board
Of Equalization.
An Act to regulate the practice
of medicine in this State.
An Act to regulate the agencies
of Insurance Companies not in
corporated in the State Of South
Carolina.
An Act to prescribe certain
rules to be observed in the gov
eminent Of ferries and bridges
privileged to charge toll.
An Act to incorporate the Co.
lumbia Building and Loan Asso-
citation.
An Act to enable the Savannah
and Charleston Railroad Company
to complete their road.
An Act to ratify, confirm and
amend the charter of the Charles
ton (South Carolina) Mining and
Manufacturing Company.
An Act to provide for the con-
of the statute laws Of
the State of South Carolina.
An Act to punish SLeriffs and
other officers for violating the
Homestead.
An Act to establish a State Or
phan Asylum.
An Act to regulate and provide
for the pay of Commissioners and
Managers of Election.
A Joint resolution authorizing
The Governor to emplov an armed
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ny Hereunder.
An Act to amend an Act enti,
tied can Act to regulate the man
ner of keeping and disbursing
funds by certain officers.
An Act to establish the lien OF
Magistrates executions.
An Act to incorporate the Citi.
zens' Savings Bank of South Car.
olina.
An Act to enforce the provis.
ions of the Civil Rights Bill of the
United States Congress.
An Act to incorporate the va.
rious Boards Of the Methodist
Episcopal Churches, of South
Carolina.
An Act to facilitate the settle
ment of the affairs of the Bank OF
the State Of South Carolina.
An Act to determine the value
Of contracts made in Confederate
States notes or their equivalent.
An Act to authorize the Finan-
cial Agent of the State, in the
city Of New York, to pledge the
State bonds as collateral security,
and other purposes.
An Act to amend an Act enti-
tlel "An Act to fix the salary and
regulate the pay of certain Off
GERS"
An Act to alter and amend an
Act entitled IAN Act to alter and
amend the charter of the Kings
Mountain RAILROAD Company"
passed December 1G, 1851.
An Act to enable the banks of
the State to renew business or to
place them in liquidation.
A joint resolution authorizing
the State Treasurer to pay the
Chairman of Board Of Commits
sioners of Elections, appointed by
the Constitutional Convention,
1929.
An Act to protect laborers and
persons working under contract
or shares of crop.
An Act to authorize the con-
solidation of the Charlotte and
South Carolina Railroad Company
and the Columbia and Augusta
Railroad Company, and to amend
the charter Of the same.
An Act to amend an Act "enti-
tied can Act to regulate attach
ments."
An Act to provide for the emu
meration of the inhabitants Of the
State.
An Act to authorize loan for
the relief Of the Treasury.
An Act to incorporate the Vau-
cluse Manufacturing Company, in
the State of South Carolina.
An Act to amend an Act enti-
tied can Act to lease the State
Road running from the County of
Greenville, in this State, across
the Saluda Mountain, to the
County Of Henderson in North
Carolina.
Joint resolution authorizing the
County Commissioners Of Oconee
County to sell the interest of the
State IN the Keowee and Tuck
aseegee Turnpike Road.
Joint resolution authorizing the
State Treasurer to apportion to the
several Counties the appropria-
tion Of $25, 900, authorized in Gen
eral Orders No. 139, of December
3, 1867, Headquarters Second
Military District, for the support
of free schools, the same to be
paid over to the respective Coun-
ty Treasurers, in order to pay
teachers.
An Act to provide assistance
for the transient sick poor in the
various cities and towns of the
State.
An Act to facilitate the draw
ing of jurors in this State.
An Act to amend the charter of
the Sulphuric Acid and Super
phosphate Company.
An Act to empow the
Judges of the Circuit Court to
grant relief in cases Of erroneous
judgments obtained during the
existence of the Provisional Gov
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Do not close a letter without
reading it, or drink water with
out seeing it.
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England spent s5o,oO0,Ooo for
the glory she won in Abyssinia.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-11
Vermont fteilir.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

Mr. John Wiscman, of Rupert, has
sold his land to Mr.. Lyman Farrar of the
same town, for $500
A twelve years old son of Mr.. c. i
Sheldon, of Rupert. was kicked in the
face last week by one of his fathers
horses. and sustained quite a severe cut
in the cheek.
GEORGE Harmon had his overcoat
stolen from his sleigh, while attending
the Congregational church, in Rupert,
last Sabbath evening The coat was val
ued at about Sl5.
"A d. Garfield, of the firm of o. & A.
d. Garfield, is fitting up the new house
in the grove north of the village of Arl-
ington, for his own residence. When
complete, it will be one of the finest places
in the town.
j. K. Batchelder, has purchased the
Hyland House in Arlington, and will
take up his residence there in April.
The following is list of the births,
deaths and marriages in Arlington for the
year 1868: Population, 1900; births, 81 ;
marriages, 10; deaths, 10;
wINDHAM COUNTY.
The town of Westminster is free
from debt.
The proceeds Of the Baptist Festival
of Brattlebero, last week, amounted to
5000.
Fifteen divorces were granted at the
late term of the Supreme court for Wind
ham county.
Westminster votes tax of fifty cents
on the dollar for current expenses.
The town of Rockingham votes tax
of sixty-fve cents on the dollar.
Hon Homer Goodhue has been elect
ed county commissioner for Windham
county, without opposition.
There was an article in the warrant
for the annual town meeting in West
minister, to make some change in the plsce
of holding town meetings, 10 hold more
Of them at the East Parish, but the West
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ingly we find this an excuse for another
violation of Official duty in the listers in
neglecting TO assess parties for debts due.
The practical result of this is that the
class best able TO bear their proportion of
the public burdens, namely, the money
lenders, are taxed the least, and while
real estate pays taxes ON one-third its
value, Insurers probably pay on less than
one-sixth of their money at interest. The
exemption of Government securities from
taxation is of small account compared with
this. If we can get into the list the
honest amount of money lent, or debts
due, the taxes lost by the exemption of
government securities will hardly be
noticed.
Again, the under valuation of property
is working evil on account Of the dispro-
portion ii creates between non-taxable and
taxable property. For instance, A has an
estate whose cash value is to-day $15, 600
As We have seen, he pays taxes on $1,000.
tie now invests one-sixth of his property,
or S2.5OO, in Government securities. That
reduces his list for the value TO So 800, or
one-half 1t ought not to be SO, but In
practice it is so. This under valuation
cannot now be justly remedied by the ac-
ton of any one town. Suppose, for in
stance, the listers of st. Adams should
fully comply with the statute and APP
praise all real and personal estate at it,
true value in money and assess every man
for the full amount of debts due him the
result must be that we should have to pay
three times our just share of the State
tax
There must be some general action in
the matter and the sooner it is had the
better. 1t will be matter that seems to
US well worthy the attention of the
Council or Censors. They have express
and full authority for it, and among other
requisites we ought to select men for our
Council who have the courage to probe it
deeply and examine it thoroughly.