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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24
JOHN BELL.

John Bell is dead. Another of the
bright links which bound US to the
past is broken. When such q man
falls and is gathered to the fathers.
society looks with straining eyes to
discover the coming man upon whom
his bright mantle may appropriately
fall. And doubly blessed is that age
when such mantle can be cast upon
deserving successor.
When we look around and calmly
turvcy the field of American politics
and American statcmanship-when
we enter the halls Of the National
and State Lcgislaturcs-whcn we cx-
amino the Judiciary-thc Cabinet
our representatives in foreign lands,
and, tired and sick of heart from this
survey, VIC turn to the Executive
head of tho Government, our minds
become painfully impressed with the
great, startling fact, that SO far as
exalted patriotism, broad and intel
lcctual requirements, cultivated Cath
olic craftsmanship. familiarity with
tho principles Of civilized govern
ment, practical knowledge Of the
workings of our own system, honesty
and purity of intention with candor
and sincerity in cxccution-that so
far as these grand virtues may be
considered as the brightest gems
which adorn the coronet of true
American craftsmanship, tho present
is cmphatically the age of failure.
In the far off future whom the
youth of the land shall be called upon
to point out those stars which cast
most light and reflected most gran
deur upon the first half of the nino-
teenth century, tho names which
shall first rise to their lips will be
jackson and Webster and CLAY and
Calhoun and Adams. Randolph, Nc
'Duffie, Benton, Wright, Oass, Taylor,
Scott, Decatur, Perry, Bainbridge,
Forsyth, Marshall Pinckney, Story,
,Taney, Crawford and John Beii, and
their colleagues, who in the halls Of
Congress, ION, the ohustings,, in the
field, onsthe sea- at foreign Courts, ON
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24
From the Baltimore Underwater.
st. Louis Mutual Life Insur
ance Company.

This company, which is attracting
Ivy its growing prominence through
out the country large share Of pub
lie attention, WAS organized in Tie
year 1858 - some Of thn isuliny cit
liens OF st. Louis. Like its cotcm-
roraries at that period, its carly bust
ness Was very limited. Tilc political
and financial disturbances; Of the ill.,
ton wcrc unGlvorablc to the rapid
growth Of life insurance, and society
was not sufficiently ripcncd for its re-
ccption. When the smoke Of the
great sectional conflict had fairly
passed away: and the people through
the ccasclcss activity of working
agents, had been educated to the point
Of encouraging such effort, and Of
helping to build up so bcncficcnt an
institution, the st. Louis Mutual start
ed at once upon q career Of unlntcr-
ruptcd prosperity. It's remarkable
progress may be seen by glance ut
the following tabular statement:
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

USEFUL HINTs.-A bit of glue dis
solved in skim milk will restore crapo.
Strong ley put in watcr will make
it as soft rs rain water.
Half n cranberry, it is said, bound
on corn, will soon kill it.
Ribbons of every kind should be
washed in suds and not rinsed.
Scotch snuff put in holes where
crickets come out will destroy them.
A bit Of soap rubbed on the hinges
of doors will prevent their creaking.
Wood ashes and common salt wot
with water will stop the crack of a
stove.
IF your fiat irons are rough, rub
them with fine salt and it will make
them smooth.
IF you wish to. avoid, cold, keep
your mouth shut. The same plan al.
so keeps the teeth from getting sun.
burnt and people from noticing them
If they are.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

models Of forensic debate. IIc was q
statesman Of large and liberal views,
and great independence of character
AS man, he was generous III his ma
turc and warm in his sympathics and
friendships, and consequently loved
by those who knew him well. In
Tennessee he was always popular,
and his death will be kcenly felt by
those in his native State, who acquired
the privilege Of his association and
friendship. Peace TO his ashes
Chronicle & Sentinel.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

To CLEAN GOLD CHAINS IN TWO
MINUTEs.-Put the chain into q small
glass bottle with warm water or eau
q little camphoratcd
chalk, scrapo in some soap. Cork
the bottle, and shake it for q minute
The friction against the
glass. .polishes the gold.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

Two seals which recently arrived
at tho Geological Gardens of Brus-
sells escaped one night from the reser-
voir in which they were kept, and,
after crossing tho park, climbed up
the wall and dropped into the road
which skirts it at the depth Of about
six feet; they then set out on noe
turnal promenade in the direction Of
Wavre, much to the terror of tho
persons who met those singular look
ing animals on the way. Their alb
sence was at length perceived, and
they were .overtaken and easily
brought back by their keeper. !
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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24
Ranlie.

The numerous successful expert
ments of silk, wooden, lace and
cotton manufacturers in several
States, ard stillmorc extensively in
Europe, have created for this now
and valuable staple far beyond tic
present production or means of
supply. 1t is discovered that the
ramic grown on the al!uvial lands
OF the lower Mississippi has a very
long and exceedingly line fibre, far
superior to that grown in it's native
country, Java, and the yield per
acre is greater. In any Of tho more
Southern States ramic can be har-
vested at least three time year,
and each harvest or cutting will
produce between nine and twelve
hundred pounds, making an aver
age annual crop of about three
thousand pounds crude unrrcparcd
fibre, worth at present ter conts
specie per pound. In preparing
the fibre for manufacturing pur-
poses it loses about one-half, in
crcaslng it in value to sixty-fvc
cents Per pound. Thus, it is appa-
rent that ramie, requiring compara-
lively little tillage to produce such
magnificent results, is the most
protltable crop that the planter can
cultivate. .
The fibre: when prepared for the
spinner, is beautifully white, soft
and glossy, closel y resembling floss
six in appearance; it is much better
than the best flax, and readily re-
ccives the most difficult dyes with
out injury to its strength or lustre.
TO meet the manufactures in
creasing demands a company of en-
tcrprising and practical business
men have organized "The Ramic
Producing and Supply Company"
and propose to operate near New
Orleans Oh two thousand acres of
the choicest alluvial bottom land in
that region. With two or three
skilled nurscrymcn to tend the
plants, one Of Messrs. j. & 4. How
ards steam cultivators, it is confident
~ expected the Company will have
four Or five thousand acres of canes
Of their own growth to supply or.
ders next season. They hope to
produce in the crude state over six
hundred thousand pounds, or about
three hundred tons. A conditional
contract for the land on very favor
able terms ives made last April
and all the plants and roots known
to be for sale in Texas have been
purchased to commence operations
with. We have report of English
manufacturers sending an agent to
raise, or buy tie Gamie in Califor-
mia; but from all accounts our
Southern valleys are the best adapt
cd to its successful cultivation.
However, there is ample room, and
the demand for years is sure to ex-
ceed the supply. Some beautiful
specimens Of the fibre can be seen
at 216 Pearl street, where the Hon.
j. w. Gregory will exhibit and OK
plain its various uses and value,
and also at Adams Express office,
Broadway, upon inquiring for Mr..
II. Dixon, provisional Secretary of
the Company.-C Commercial Journal.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

A Frenchman, near Chalons, died
of hydryphobia from tho bite of a
dog received six months ago. lie
voluntarily went into a close room,
from which ho warned his friends,
and received the consultations of re-
ligion through hole in tho window.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

While Napoleon was at ST. Helena
the master Of a vessel arriving in
Boston reported that the island had
sunk and all tho inhabitants drowned
There was great excitement at the
news, and rejoicing in some circles
lt':proved that the shipmastcr had
lost his reckoning, and hence he could
not find st. Helena, as usual.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

George F. Adams, formerly a mer-
chant in Augusta, Ga, and q captain
in the Confederate, service during the
Confederate service during the war,
died In England on the Goth ultimo. !.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

The man who, whether in his hab-
its or his actions, in great things or in
small, separates himself from his
friend, seems TO set every evil and en-
vious feeling of our nature in array
against him. Distinction is purchased
at the expense Of sympathy.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

Henry Hart q prominent citizen Of
Now Orleans, connected with the rail.
road and omnibus interest Of that city,
wAs drowned at Grand Isle on satur-
ldAy last, 8; bA" s2.,.a' ws. - ~
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24
BY w. A. LEE AND HUGH WILSON.
JERUSALEM.
BY WILLIAM SINCLAIR.

Thou City OF the Lord whose name
The angelic host in wo,dcr tells;
The halo of whose endless fame
All earthly splendor far excels-
To thee, from Juiahs stable mean,
Arose the prince from Jessc's stem,
And since hath deathless glory been
With thee Jerusalem!
What tn ough thy temples, domcs, and towers,
That man in strength and weakness made
dire, with their priests and regal powers,
In lowly dust and ashes laid!
The story of thy ancient time
Steals on IA, as it atolc Oh them,
Thrice halo wed by the Tyre sublime
OF thee, Jerusalem!
We see within thy rorches, Paul
Uplift the arm, the voice command,
Whose aventaught zeal, whose earnest call,
Could rouse or pareysc the lanl-
Though gold and polnp were his, ana more,
For God he spurncd the glitter;ng gem,
And cast him PROSTATE all before
Thy gates, Jerusalem!
Even from the Mount of Olives now,
When morning lifts her slalowy veil,
And smiles DER Moab's lofty brow,
And beauteous Jor.luns stream and vale,
The ruins DER the region spread.
May witness Of thine ancient fame,
The very grave.yards Of thy dead
Of thee, Jerusalem
The temple in its gorgeous state,
That IN dreadful ruin Tell,
The fortress and the golden gate,
Alike the sallcnng story tell,
How he by Hinnon's vale was Id
To Caiaphas, with n!ocking shame,
That glad redemption might be shed
Ocr thee, Jerusalem.
Fast by the Virgins tomb, and by
These spreading olives, bend t!r knee,
For here his pangs and suiItrinys sigh
Thrilled through thy caves, Gethsclnanc;
Twas here, beneath the olive shade,
The man of many sprrows came,
With Tears, us never mortal shed,
For thee, Jerusalem!
Around Siloam's ancient ton.l,s
solemn grandeur still must b.;
And oh, what mystic meaning looms
BY thy dread SUBMITS, Calvary!
The groaning earth, that felt the shock
OF mankind's crowning sin and shame,
Gave up the dead, laid bare the rock,
For fallen Jeru :alem!
Kind womau's heart forgets thee not,
For darys image lights the scone;
And, casting back tho inquring thought
So what thou art, what thou hast been,
All! well may pilgrims heavc the sigh,
When they remember all thy fame,
And shed the teur regrettingly
Ger thee Jerusalem
For awful desola,ion lies,
In heavy shades. Ger thee and thino,
AS twere to frown of sacrifice,
And tell thy story, Palestine;
But never was there darkness yet
Whereto His glory never came;
And guardian ang. Is watch and wait
BY thee, Jerusalcml
The lus,re OF thine ancient fame
Shall yet in brighter beams arise,
And heavenly measures 20 thy name
Rejoice the earth, make glad the skies
And with thy gathered thousands, then
Oh! Love and Poace shall well with them,
And Gods own glory shine again
Ger thee, Jerusalem
-Biack~ood's llagaziue.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

Alexander Dudley, Esq, for many
years president of the Richmond and
York River Railroad, died at Rich
mond on Friday night last.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

Why is q one dollar gresnbaek bet
ter than . silver dollar When you
Fafolds. y. il you double it, and, when you
open it you find it increases. ,.g.,g {
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

Two hundred Cinnamon arc about
to be set at work to reclaim $4,000
acres of swamp land near Suisan, Sa-
Iona County, Cal.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

These large successive additions in
dicatc singular excellent management.
Promptly taking advantage of the
more favorable conditions Of society
and finance, and steadily winning
the confidence and support Of the
public by .iudicious cxcrtion, the man
ayers Of the company found that in a
comparatively brief period they had
placed the st. Louis in the front rank
OF success, and IN po1nu or uvtual
strength had made it the leading
company Of the West. That its pres
cnt financial exhibit is not the result of
hot-houso forcing, or of that mush-
room immaturi!ty which charactcrizcs
many companies which any one ia
miliar with the life interest can rcadi-
ly name, is shown in tho fact that q
large proportion Of its policy-holdcrs
is compoa'i Of the most substantial
and influential men Of the country:
that its ratio Of expenses, including
commissions to agents, during the
past year, with its large amount of
new business, is only II per cent. of
premium receipts, q rate much lower
than tho average OF American COM
panics; and that the low ratio of &C
tual to anticipated death loss, from
the care exercised in the selection of
risks, is only y! per cent. of that as
sumcd as the probable loss in the con-
struction of the premium rates.
Moreover, the management has real
lied from its investments interest at
the rate Of 81 per cent. Indeed, from
the commencement TO ihc present,
the company has SO thoroughly res
pcctcd The conditions OF Stability ard
security that its record la; repeated
~ received the unqualified endorse
mcnt of Hon. Elizur Wright, who,
after careful examination, has dcclar-
cd that assuming that only six per
cent. Ec hereafter realized from the
investments, there will be n large sur
plus over n sufficient reserve.
The clear net surplus for 1868 over
all liabilities was $4,000, whilst the
total assets now reach tho princcly
sum of over four millions, with an an
nual income of over s3,OCO,o,O. For
this handsome showing the policy
holders have to thank the Officers and
directors who have sustained their
high character rs honorcd citizens of
st. Louis, by their discrimination,
their harmonious cooperation, and
their fidelity to duty; to n cops Of
agents who are as able as they arc
Jealous; to conscientious examiners;
and TO the skill Of an actuary Mr.
VIM. i. Harvey, who is too well and
widely known to need any commtnda-
ton.
Tho fairness, not to say libcraity,
with which the company deals With
its policy-holders, is illustrated by an
item in tho last report which sh.ws
that its cash disbursements on ac-
count of surrendered and forfeited DOL
icies amounted to s59,752. This isah
example of non-forfeiture which mifht
be advantageously as we'll as equta-
bly, followed by others. In the disti-
button of surplus the company wisey
discards tho percentage systemof r6-
bing it's poliey-holders, and adopts tie
contribution plan, by which, ealh
member, while securing insurance 1t
the lowest cost, receives it's dividend,
year after year, in the exact propo,-
tion in which his individual payments
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

Twenty years ago thore were six
postofiices in Minnesota. Now there
are six hundred.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

The Hon: r. M. T, Hunter declaresl
THAT he has forever retired from pub,
lie life. ~, 49,. 80.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24

An exchange says that courtship, i
bliss, but marriage is blister. ):
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-09-24


I regret to say that efforts were
made to make Mormon Of me while
I was in Utah. :. r
( 1t was leap year when I was there,
and seventeen young widows, the
wives Of deceased Mormon, offered
me their hearts and hands. I called
on them ono day, and taking their
soft white hands in mine, which made
eighteen hands together, l found them
in tears.
And I said: "Why is thusf What
is the reason of this business 2"
They hove sigh, seventeen sighs
OF different size. They said:
sob soon thou will be gonested
away. >.,.as.a ~ -. .a@'@
HIctold them when I got ready, to
leave a place,jI wentested. !A c..iE.
They said : "Doth not like ps2"i
I also said: 81 doth, T DOTH. =.
I also said "I hope your Intentions
are honorable, as 7 am a lone child
my parents being for, far away"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28

POPULAR Errors. TO think that
the more a man eats the fatter and
stronger he will become. To be
lieve that the more hours children
study the faster they learn. To
conclude that If exercise is good,
the more violent 1t is the more good
it is done. TO imagine that every
hour taken from sleep is an hour
gained. To act on the presump-
ton that the smallest room in the
house is large enough to sleep in,
To argue that whatever remedy
causes one to feel Immediately bet
ter is good for the system, without
regard to more ulterior effects. --
TO eat without an appetite; or to
continue to eat after 1t has been
satisfied, merely to crafty the taste.
To eat a hearty supper for the pleas
ure experienced during the brief
time 1t Is passing down the throat,
at the expense Of whole night Of
disturbed sleep, and a weary wax
Ing in the morning. Boston Jour.
nal Of Chemistry.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28
GREAT BARGAINS!

The Subscriber offers for sale at great
bargain his Residence, large Furniture
Store, together with all the stock with
which it is filled, and entire trade and
good will of the establishment. There is
no better location in Southern Ohio for an
active, prosperous business in the
Furniture Trade,
than the one now offered The proprietor
is induced to sell only froma desire to en-
gage in a business mole eongenial to his
health.
To any one desirous Of engaging in
fipt-rate money making business, this To-
cation affords rare inducements, Apply
to the subscriber at his Furniture Store.
THOMAS BURNETT.
December 81, 1865. .@-6stf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28

- Scribe, the French poet, hired
a house in the country to pass the
summer. As soon as he was fairly
installed In It, he went in search OF
o farmer whe had a milch cow
Having found one, he stated his
want, "My good man, my servant
will come every morning to buy a
pint Of milk" "But l want pure
milk, very pure" "In that case Il
Is ten cents" "You will milk in
The presence Of my servantp" "oh
then II will be fifteen cents"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28

CHOW -cHow.-Two quarts OF
green tomatoes. Two quarts OF
white onions, one dozen green pep.
pers, one dozen green Cucumbera,
one largo head Of cabbage, chop
fine. Season with mustard and
CELERY seed, to suit the TASTE
Cover with the best cider vinegar.
Boil two hours, slowly, continually
stirring. As soon as you take it
frem the stove add two tablespoons
fuls OF salad oil. Cover tight, and
keep In a cool place.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
Il IN BLOOMINGBURG.

The undersigned offer for sale his House
ana Lot IN Bloomingburg at a bargain and on
easy terms The House contains four rooms,
is well finished aud new. The lot contains 90
poles, and Is surrounded by a new board
tenee, and has the necessary Outbuildings -
Price SdOO-Sl50 down and the balance In one
year, secured by mortgage on the premises
Enquire et I, MorehOuse or the subsori-
ksT AZ Washington G. H., Ohio
ED. ROLLINS, owner.
Washington o., sept 80, 1869 4-ma
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28
FARM FOR SALE!

lb2k acres Of land situate In Jasper town
shin. Fayette County, Ohio, 100 acres under
cultivation, balance In grass; well watefed,
good Orchard, consisting Of30O fine frnlt trees :
two good dwelling houses, out-huildings,
Stables, sc; enough timber for all purposes,
Situate miles from Washington on James
town Pike. Fer further particulars inquire
of william II StOver on the premises, or ad-
dress him at West Lancaster, Fayette TO-, D.,
or call on NJ. Willard at Washington
WILLIAM II. SLOWER.
september 9sth 1889. s5vtf
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28

r OOKING- GLASSES.
R. NIILLIKAN

Has Just received from New York the largest
and most beautiful assortment Of Looking
glasses ever brought 70 Washington. Price
and quality cannot fail 10 suit 20d
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28

Drying SWEET PoTAToEs.--QuitC
a controversy is going on between
DR.. r. w. Smith, Of Virginia, and
DR.. G. X. Marshall as to the right
of a certain method by which pota-
toes may be preserved by drying.
The method may be new, but the
idea is ancient, as many of our
sold time" people can testify, Their
methSd in the primitive days was
to cut in slices the potatoes, place
on a board or pan, near a stove,
until the slices became dry and
hard; they were then put in a dry
place, and used when desired. The
potato cured in this way will keep
as well as ship biscuit, and retain
their original sweetness. Let our
farmers try the experimenb-the
work furnishes excellent employ
ment for the long evenings Raj
eigh IN. G. } Standard.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1869-10-28
Tht @tratd,
NEWS ITEMS.

London is using ice which reach
ed there in 1866.
A California boy had his father
arrested for profanity,
There are twenty-five columns OF
Smiths in the New York Directory,
A coal bed one hundred feet
through has been found in Virgin
ia.
The dead letter office in Wash
ington disposes Of some $4,000 let
ters daily.
Gosport, Ind, boasts a man 7
feet high, who weighs three hun
dred pounds.
The next South Careliua Legis-
lature will have a new capital build
ing.
The difficulty between Turkey
and Egypt has been amicably ar
ranged.
There are $4,000 streets in Lon
don, and fourth Of those are
knewn as "business streets"
Iowa expects to gain three Con
gressmen at the next census.
The actual amount of currency.
in circulation is $299,76S,4lO.
Arkansas is excited over the dis
covery Of silver in Searcy county.
Leicestershire, England, has kept
a lunatic in chains for sixty years.
A bed of fine Italian marble has
been found in California.
Coates & Co., the celebrated En-
glish thread makers, are about
erecting a mill at Providence,
Rhode Island.
There have been 16 suicides in
Lowell, Mass, since New Years,
mostly Of young girls.
Three establishments at Bridge
ton, N. j., will put up nearly two
million cans Of fruit this year.
All but three of the male mem
bers of the Welsh Baptist Church
of Plymouth, Pa, perished at
AYendale.
Over a million more acres have
been sown to wheat in the United
States this year than ever before.
The charge forrooms in the new
Grand Hotel in New York, is from
$40 to 5000 per week, without
board
A Shetland colt, near St. Louis,
at three weeks old, weighed but l6
pounds, and was but twenty inches
high.
On the 18th ult., at New York,
thief Jumped into the river to avoid
getting captured by the pOlice, and
was drowned.
About a quart Of hair pins is the
result of sweeping out passinger
coach after a trip from Chicago.