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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08
Henry Clay's Idiotic Son.

The Cincinnati Enquirer fur
nishcs some particulars respecting
the Oldest son Of Henry Clay,
whose recent death in a lunatic
asylum has been elsewhere alluded
to. At the age of thirty, Theodore
Clay, the image and hope of his
illuStrlous father, was himself ris-
ing in fame as a member of the
legal profession. His youth, it
was reported, had been somewhat
wild but it was not until after his
pursuit of 4 young lady in Lexing-
ton, Kentucy, began to pass the
bounds of reason, that his friends
suspected that hisintellect, perhaps
because Of the enfeebling effect of
early excesses, was giving way.
The lady persistently refused his
addresses; he followed her by day
and wandered near her residence
by night, and at length brought
his own condition to the notice Of
others by threatening her father
with q pistol. In 1882 he was
confined in the Lexington Lunatic
Asylum. He said to visitors that
it was 10 good boarding house,
but had some of the biggest fools
he ever saw as boarders." lie was
graceful and elegant in person and
dress, and was noted for appearing
at the asylum balls in exact and
fashionable costume. he believed
himself to be Gen. Washington,
and called himself the Father of
his Country. Until 1860 he was
restless, and required continual
watching; after that period he
gradually sank into mere idiocy,
i'll which state he remained unit!
death. Two sons of Henry Clay
arc livlng-T. 81. Clay, ex-Minis-
ter to Honduras, and John NJ.
Clay, celebrated for raising valua-
BILE horses and in the annals Of the
turf. Both reside in Kentucky.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08
ter because they live in it and ed

ucate it.
Horace Greeley says he hopes
the time will come when he can
leave the "Iri6une" and 60 into
the woods and among the hills
hunting. and fishing. He would
soon tire of such amusement, and
sigh to return to his sanctum,
where be touches chords which
vibrate to every civilized land,
Vanderbilt is nearly eigty years Of
age, and has enough to support
him comfortably (s5O,0OO,O0O at
least) the remainder, ofhis life, but
he takes great pleasure in nis
work Of managing. railroads and
steamboats,. Bonaer- has an in
come of about 100000 q year. but
he works as hard as any poor man
in his service, because be likes to
work. There is the reward of
pleasure in the taste, and l do not
refer to the mere gross and vulgar
pleasure Of making rnony. Such
men as William E. Dodge, whose
income approximates 81 900 q day,
do not work merely for the accum-
ufation of money, they work be-
cause they get the compensation
Of good appetite, good digestion,
sound sleep, vigorous health, and
a knowledge Of the fact that they
are doing right. Those whe have
worked are entitled forest. Those
who make like long holiday; lead
a dreary life. Their blood flows
thick and sluggishly as the water
Of Jordan Their hearts are stag
nant as the Dead Sea. They can
easily die, for they are not much
alive. When they die their work,
will not follow them; for they did
no useful things.
Blessed are the workers, they
shall live long in the land. When
they die, no one can say their life
was 3 failure. Woods Household
Magazine. ac.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

The MEMPHIS AvALAScHE.-Ar.M N. c..
Galloway, the originator of the Memphis
Avalanche, and an editor and proprietor
of The paper, publishes card in the is
sue Of the 30th ult., in which he states
that disagreement between himself and
the other proprietor Colonel Kellar)
necessitates his withdrawal from any
furthe. connection with that Journal
He adds that there is no interruption of
personal friendship, and the difficulty is
entirely in relation 70 the political course
q the pspe:.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08
A Bridal Episode,

Although the first recorded
miracle in the New Testament
was the converting of water into
wine at a marriage ceremony; tits,
nevertheless, not always safe to
imbibc, even at a wedding, unless
you know something of the int1ge.
Mistakes will happen. as was the
case not long since with the Rev.
DR., Of Newburyport, who
was called down from a chamber
to marry a couple. The hour.wa
late, and the minister's wife, who
had retired for the night, dsd DO:
rise to witness, the ceremony, but
gave her husband particular di-
rcctions for the entertainment, of
the wedding guests.
"Don't forget to pass the cake
and wine, DOCTOR" said she. ''The
cake is up IN the corner cupboard,
and you'll find the Wine on the
third right hand shelf in the side-
board" D.,
The doctor promised Obedience,
and putting on his garmcnts; Wehs
to perform the ceremony.
When he returned to the cham
bcr, half an hour later, kc found
his wife sittingup bed, With an
anxious expression on her face.
"Doetor," she cried, "dfd you
give them any wine?
t'Certainly, my dear; just as you
told me-"
"Not from the decantcr on the
third shelf of the. sideboard ?''
"Tbat is exactly where you d.
reeted me to- find it wife" -.-
@DearI dear! did they drink
much Of it?"
"Why, yes, they omptfcd their
glasses 2"
"What shall we do? Doctor, I
made mistalsc-it was TIE Fpeeas
wine you gave them. Oh, how
sick they must be Do, dear,
put On your cloak and 60 right
after them they can't have gone
far"
The minister found his bridal
party at the Corner of the nex.
street.
"What made; you. you drink the
wine ?" he asked. "Couldn't you
tell by the taste that there was
something wrong about It p
The bridegroom answered, be-
tween his qualms ~
"Shc whispered to mic, chat it
tasted drctful queer; bit I told hes
twas because VIC was gcttir' mar
ricd."
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08
".All is vague in rapor, hard to mark,
And the days darken round US, and the

years"
Among new men, strange faces,
other minds, the old order
changeth, yielding place to new.
But God fulflls himself in many
ways, and q humble reliance on
that Providence which shapes the
fate Of men and nations, is all that
is left to US.
But whatever be that future
whether it restore q more than
pristine glory to the PROSTATE and
discrowned State, or dcepens yet
farther the sorrow which her
true sons feel-so long as human
nature remains the same, so long
as the story of noble actions
quickens the pulse and fushes. the
cheek, these men have not died in
vain. They have left the world
richer by their noble example,
richer in the impressive teaching
that the path of duty is the way
to glory and when we shall have
passed away and our recollections
have become the tradition Of
those who stand in our places, the
youth Of that day will gather
around this monument and learn
from these graves lesson of he
roism, unmatched in Greek or
Roman story; will learn from
these how for the State to live,
and if need be, how for the State
to die.
CLOSING SERVICES.
At the conclusion of tho Ad-
dress, the following Ode was
sung:
Advance! Each buried brave
Is now glorious king,
Who, prondy leaning on his glaive,
Awaits the need ye bring;
No tributary tear
Your dcath!ess heroes crave;
" iti i''SClISS u llIC ScaE
Let fair hands crown the brave.
Twas Fate, rot Valor, faiIcd
To lay the Aorthman low:
For never Raven-pennon sailed
To meet q nob!er foe:
The:, like triumphal palms.
Your chaplets DER them wave,
And to the solemn JOY of psalms,
Let fair hands crown the brave.
They did not bleed in vain;
That father, brother, SON
Who made grey shore and pine-clad plain
An altar and throne:
Fame lifts the crimson sign
They once to battle gave,
Anew they form their gallant line.
LIE. fair hands crown the brave.
The sursins tide is spent;
The mighty march is DER;
= mist Of morn, the soldiers tent
Has fed for evermore -
But home aud State remain
Whate'er they did to save
Will quench the fire and burst the chain!
Get fair hands crown the brave.
By Faith that decks the earth
And love that woos the eye,
O snnny land that gave them birth,
Thy heroes shall not die "a
Their life within US rolls,
Their blood redeems the grave;
Their glory quickens in our souls!
Let fair hands crown the brave.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

A young Lady examining her.
class at Sabbath School asked.
"Wbat is the pomp and vanity ef
this world?' A little girl looking
up into her face, very innoccntly
said. ''Thc flowers in your bou-
net"
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

A. man named Death lost $780,
600 by the burning of his distillery
at Warsaw III. 1t was the first
time that Death ever lost any
thing by the whiskey business.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

An affected singer at a Dublin
theatre was told by d wag in the
gallery to come out from behind
his nose and sing his song like
otner people,
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

x man registered bis name at a
Detroit hotel, and added; "Tho
man who is the word and spirit Of
Christ" The landlord made him
pay In advance.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

Those cultivating flowers may
not know that the sprouting of all
seeds will be facilitated by the
action Of ammonia and oxalic acid.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-06-08

1t takes seventeen seconds for packa
ges to be conveyed through the pncu-
matte tube-4oo miles .oos-oetveen
London and Glasgow.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16
Camp Meeting.

The Committee to arrange the camr
ground for the Chillicothe District Camp
Meeting, (Ohio Conference consisting o
Lawson Reed, Esq. Hucle, Andrew Ham
ilton, Anderson Dewitt, Revs, D. Smith
I. F. King and T. H. Phillips, will meet
on the camp ground for said purpose, nj
8 O'Clock Monday, June 9th, I'll infor'
nation in regard to the number of tents
or to the special positions desired by those
who tentad last year, win be thankfully
received by this committee, at or before
the above named meeting, and will be re-
garded as in their judgment best sub
serve public interest.
T. H. PHnnPs.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

To the Officers Of Temple Lodge No. 227 ,
Independent Order Of Odd Follows.
BRErnRRS:-Your committee appointed
to draft resolutions on the docease Of Broth =
er 'rHo's MoCoRMAoK, present the follow
ing.
WHEREAS, By on inscrutable decree, our
Heavenly Father has been pleased to re-
move from us another Brother, tho late
Tho's Mccormack; it is due, because Of
the relationship he sustained to us as =
Brother Of this Lodge, that suitable tos-
timony of respect should be recorded, al
though his stay with us was short, having
only passed step or two beyond the
threshold, yet tender cord Of fraternAl
sympathy has been severed by the relent-
less hand Of death, teaching us who re-
main, that even manhood in its wonted
vigor and pride Of strength" is not more
exempt than the dccrepid and tottering
age, from the fixed law Of being. which
dedicates all that ismortal to decay and
death.
Conscious of their great loss, we deeply
sympathiso and condole with his family
and friends in this their greatest bereavo-
ment.
ResolUed, That in testimony of our re-
gard for our deceased Brother,we cause the
charter and emblems Of this Lodge to be
draped in mourning for the space Of fifteen
days.
Resolosd, That a copy of the above pre-
amble and resolutions be forwarded to the
family of the deceased brother, and also
to our county papers for publication.
0. A. ALLEN,
N. BLANCHARD, Comm.
GEO. p BARNES,)
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

Physical debility, long developing, and
now rapidly maturing, compels my resig
nation of the Pastoral office. My Pastoral
life in Washington has been most blessed to
me; of its effects on others I say nothing!
Will only express my deep gratitude and
lasting love to those kindred spirits in
Christ, of every name, who have shared
with me as fellow soldiers of Jesus Christi
in the victory of faith, in the joy of hope,
and in the comfort of Gods presence, dur
ing the past two years of conflict with
the powers of sin and darkness
Ny Business in the future VIII be That OF
Insuranee-both Life and Fire-and as l
will make this Business a speciality, re-
spoctfully solicit share in the patronage
of Fayetts and adjoining counties My
District embraces six counties. | will
make Washington my head quarters 30
long as it proves a favorable location for
my business. }. r. POWELL
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

BEAL ESTATE TRANsFERs,-Th following
transfers of real estate have been filed in
the county Recorders office since our last
report:--
S Moon to A Moon, 90 acres in Jeffer-
son tp-$l ,l27,
4 Gordin to G W Gordin, 4O acres in
Jefferson tp-$2, 500,
e Gordin to Gordin, l8 acres in JEFF
ferson tp-$l 100.
G W Gordin to H Evans, % acres in
jefferson tp-$2, 900,
j ] Acton to J L Burris, 1903 acres in
Jasper tp-$5,775.
j L Burris to J S Runner, l03 acres in
Jasper tp-$6,000.
is Runner to B Rankin, l03 acres in
Jasper tp--$l0,275.
B Rankin to ] W Hardesty, ia acres
in Jasper tp-S69l,7l
B Rankin to B Latham, 26 acres in JAS
per tp--$l, ,42096
j P Bush to Coil, acres in Union
tp-$63O. o,>
j L VanDeman to S F Johnson, 2R
acres in Union tp-$50O.
r Thompson to M r Dowden, 6l39
poles in Green tp-$4OO.
VanDeman to F Johnson, 5O acres
in Union tp-Sl 900.
JL VanDeman to N Ford, ~ acres in
Union tp-$5O0.
r Stewart to E Coons, part of lot in
Washington-S400.
JL VanDeman to J N VanDeman, lot
in Washington-Sl00
CA Palmer to VIM. Snider, 5 acres in
Union tp-S5,700.
HIN sandorson to G Sanderson, lot in
West Laneaster-S50
S Mcneil to N Cory, 40 acres in Wayne
tp-$l, ,995.75.
A Y Rodgers to " Long, 40 acres
(mill) in Jasper tp-s3,O0O.
Jacob Divans to VIM. Divans, 30 acres
in Wayne tp-$l ,5OO.
S Divans to J Divans, 80 acres in
Wayne tp-$3OO.
s Divans to W Divans, 80 acres in
Wayne tp-S3OO.
NJ ] Baekenstoe to R F Baekenstoe,
house and lot in Washington-l 500.
J Mock to A mock, so acres in Jefferson
tp.-Sl 900.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16
ERRONEOUS STATISTICS.
EDIroRs HERALD;

EDIToRs HERALD;
The collection and publication OF tn
Business Statistics Of Washington, goinl
through the two or three decennial period
in the past, is not only attended will
considerable difficulty, but almost neces
sarily involves many mistakes, becaus
the writer thereof having no record or reli
able source from which to form his esti
mate is compelled to rely upon his own 0
the memory of others for information. Er
rors and mis-statements, if within tn
bounds Of sense Or reason, when made un
der such circumstances, are perfectly ex
cusable. But we do not feel like exercis
ing the same degree of charity for our STA
TIsTIoAL writer, who published (mistaken
statements of the business progress Of {
date so recent as 1869. In this case facts
should be aseertalned-if not positive and
absolute facts, give reasonable, rational
approximation. In town like Washing
ton, where according to our statistical
friend) there are only twenty different
branches of business represented, bust
ness estimate might be made, we think, to
vary little from actual facts.
In the elaborate review of the CONNER
eial history and progress of Washington,
published in your extra of last week, we
were not only astonished by the formida-
BILE array offigures INDUCED in so profuse-
ly, but was somewhat surprised at the oX-
travagant statements of the business of
one particular Mercantile firm during the
year 1859, and the stragotc manner in
which the estimate of business was pre-
sented for the same period of the remain
ing six firms in the same business classi-
feation. Why this seemingly disinterest-
ed statistician should select one house and
carefully state the exact amount said wo'd-
be King Merchant of our town sold during
the year, and then jumble in the remain
ing six, and average their sale, IS, to me, a
big mystery
Why, Mr., Statistician, didn't you, if
the sales of General Merchandise were
$3.50, 900. jumble the whole mess and aver
age each House at $27 900; or why not as.
certain the amount of Goods sold by each
firm, and report them separately. BY this
method, it occurs to US, all suspicion Of
intentional or unintentional under rating
estimates might have been obviated; as it
is, some are probably overestimated, and
some are undoubtedly under,estimated, for
the fact is we'll established in this com
munity that at least two Mercantile Hous-
es in Washington do business equal in
magnitude to the one so favorably mention
ed by the wonderful writer At all events,
one house named in our statistician's jun
Bile. returned to the Assessor greater
monthly average than the House of $780,
900 sales.
We have neither design or desire to do
tract, from the fact that the business
progress of Washington has been remark
able and wonderful; but, on the contrary
agree with the writer on that point exact
ly, but do most heartily protest against
favoritoie1n and mis-statements in what
he writer, in his labored but feeble efforts
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16
OBITU AIRY.

fR6BEkr McCLAIN was born in Chillico-
the Ohio, April 10Th, 1907. He has been
resident of Fayette County since 1862
Last Thursday be came to Washington to
transact some business; he was in his us
ual health. While seated in chair IN
business house, he complained Of feeling
unwell. He received some simple medi-
cine and arose to his feet, remarking "1
am so dizzy and blind" He sank back
into his chair and was pronounced dead in
thirty seconds. He led most enviable
character for probity and Purity, All a
gree that he wns one Of our best citizens
He possessed q vein of humor which made
his society most agreeable and attractive
Last winter, with his family, he united
with the NJ. e. Church, and since that has
gloried in the cross of Christ, A vast
number of his neigh bors and fellowciti-
zens followed him to the grave at Bloom
ingburg last Saturday. He was sixty
three years of age, and leaves two sons
and two daughters, I. F KING.
Washington G. II. o. June 1871, 1870.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16
St. Louis Mutual Life Company.
June 7th, 1870,


What the editor OF the Cincinnati lnsur
ance Chronicle, in his May number, says
of the ST. Louis Mutual Life Insurance
Company, whose advertisement appears
in another column:
A knowledge of the immense advantage
which high rate of interest bestows
usnuld- nntlpally y-aaliso shrinking man to
foresee that, under economical and intelli
gent management the time must come
when our comparatively young Western
companies would successfully compete
with the oldest Eastern Insurance corpor
ations. Those who have not foreseen
this, have before them now conclusive
proof of the fact in the admirable record
of the St. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Co
From the time of its organization in 1885
to the present day, the history Of this com
pany has been one of steady, healthy
growth, its career has been marked by
economy and ability in management, until
today it is one of the foremost American
companies; it is confined to no State or
section, but has become national. 1t need
fear comparison with no company either
in amount or character of business, or care
and intelligence manifested in its man
agement. Each year since its organiza-
ton has been aa Improvement on the pre-
ceding, and its exhibit for 1869 is in ev-
cry way admirable.
A company which for nm entire year av-
erages upward ofseventeen policies issued
each day, insuring in the aggregate over
sixteen and one.half millions of dollars,
may well lay claim to.a proud POSITION
The year closed with $45 .572, 1852 at risk, p,
divided among l2,4l2 policias, which is
nearly equal to the aggregate of all the
other Missouri life companies. The gross
receipts for the year footed up the respect
able sum of $2, ,l57, ,095 rs, while the ag.
gregate losses and expenses were but ST.
695, ,O48. so, leaving the total assets Decem-
Der 81, 1869, 81 ,507 ,06660, with sur
plus above all liabilities of 1886, ll44l.-
This enormous business has been conduct
ed with corresponding economy, and with
a due regard to the character as well as
the number Of risks taken. Such figures
are in themselves indisputable proof that
the company in adopting, as it has, the
most approved features of the science, in
selecting the lest talent for filing all po-
and in manifesting energy and
liberality in conducting its business, has
struck the keynote of popular favor and
has gained the grand highway of success
The officers of this company are men
we'll known in the business worldfor their
ability, energy and integrity, and their
very names would constitute On endorse
ment for any company.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

Ems. HRRALD:-Please allow a Sabbath
School scholar small space in the col
umns your paper, to ask for information
on the following question, desiring an an
swer from any one, but especially address
ed to the ministers: What became of the
tables of stone that the Ten Command
ments were written on2 A SCHOLAR.
SUGAR Grove Sunday School.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

The NATIONAL BANK QUESTION. We
give up a large portion Of our paper to day
to the argument Of Hon. @. +. Hall, Of Bos-
ton, in relation to the Funding Bill, as it
is called, pending-in Congress, showing
the effect it would have on our National
Banks, The argument is full of in torOst
and instruction, on a subject that is being
Agitated throughout thecountry,an which
is among the masses comparatively, but
indiherontlY understood. 1t should be
generally read by the people, that they
may learn something of tho value of our
National Banks to the business interests of
our country.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16
NotIce 70 WHOM IL Nay Coneern.

The undersigned has taken up one sor-
rel mare colt, two years old, one yearling
grey horse colt, and one yearllng sorrel
horse colt, which were found running at
large upon the premises of the subscriber
The owner or owners ofsaid animals (who
are unknown to the subscriber) can have
the same by paying charges and damages
by calling on me in Washington.
June 9, 10 29w3 NJ. GARDNER.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

- The Portsmouth Republican has
passed into the hands of G. E. Irwin, Of
Cincinnati. Mr.. Drake has retired from
the newspaper business, afteFa campaign
of % years. The new editor promises "in
all comments, locals and editorials, to be
clear, oomprehensibl0, kindly, patriotic,
independent and impartial" )"
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

SoHooL ExniBITIoNs.-Th exhibitions ol
our Union Schools at Music Hall on Fri
day evening of last week, and Tuesday
evening of this were exceedingly we'll con'
Quoted and very interesting. We regret
that lack of time and space prevents our
giving them more than brief mention
The Hall was well filled on both evenings,
and theaudiences were highly entertained,
The receipts of the two exhibitions
amounts to about $3.50.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-06-16

BIBLE MEETING. The anniversary ofthe
Fayette County Bible Society will take
place in the Presbyterian Church in Wash
ington, Sabbath evening, June 26th, at
TX o'o.ock. Itis desired that all moneys
collected for the cause be placed in the
hands of A. Hamilton, Treasurer, before
that time Platform addresses will be
made on that occasion by Rev's Euan, Pit
zer and Herr.