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The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-31
READ THIS TO THE COLORED
PEOPLE.

Colored friends, you will soon be called
upon to cast your votes in most i'm.
portant election, and we wish you to
think seriously before you cast your
votes. For five years you have been
acting with the Radical party, and can
you tell us anything that you have
gained by it. They promised you years
ogo forty acres of land and mule, aud
you have never received them, and that
is not all, you will never get thom. The
Radicals have made you many promises,
and have never kept a single one Of
them, and can you still trust such a
party? Now as our State is getting
worse off every day, and the people are
getting poorer, because the taxes arc 50
high, we have started the Reform party
to bring about a change, that we may
put good people in office, and make our
taxes lighter. This party suits both
white aud colorcd, and promises to do
equal justice to all. They may tell you
that we want to put you back in slavery
again. This we can never do, because
the highest law of the country declares
that you arc free and we cannot alter it..
We have no power, and cannot get tho
power again to put you in slavery. That
is matter that is now settled forever
Again, you will gain as much by joining
the Reform party, and even more than
by staying where you are. The Reform
party grants you the privilege Of voting
and of holding Office, and only ask you
to help them put good and true men in
Office, men Of whom We will be proud,
and who will do something to make our
taxes lighter. We call upon you to 60
with US, for as the matter now stands the
Reform party is as much the colored
mans party as it is that of the whites.
1t scenes to US that you have had
enough to show you that the Radicals
in power caro- nothing for you, except
to get your votes. Wo hope you will
think over this matter and come TO tho
conclusion that it is your duty to sustain
tho Reform cadidates, Carpenter and
Butler, at the election iu November
next.
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nD- Editing a paper is verv plo,

bD- Editing a paper is very pleas
ant thing. If it contains too much po-
litical matter, people won't havo it if
it contains too little, they won't have it.
If the typo is too large, it don't contain
enough reading matter; if tho typo is
too small they can't read it. five pub.
lish telegraph reports, folks say they are
nothing but lies /; il we omit them, they
say we have no enterprise, or suppress
them for political effect live have in
few jokes, folks say we arc nothing
but a rattle head If we omit jok %,
they say We arc old fossil. If we do
not publish original matter, they balmo
Us for not giving them original selco.
tions {; If We publish original selections,
folks say wc are lazy for not giving
them what they have not read 10 somo
other paper. If wo give man compli-
meutary tioticcs, we are censurcd for
being partial; if we do not, all hands
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-31
THE CARPET.BA0aEa.

The Now York Journal Of Commerce,
one of the most moderate of American
payers, is really gleeful over the. pros
peot of carpet bag Waterloo. 1t thinks
North Carolina has the honor Of giving
Skowhegapites the FIRST grand warming
Of the wrath TO come, 30 far as their
distinctive political career in the South
is concerned. Hear this {:
"The indignation, if not the blood, Of
the South is now up, and the carpet
bagyer hereafter will have to move on
with tho almost ceaseless march of the
Wandering Jew. That man must bo q
thorough going partisan who is not glad
to throw shovolful of Garth upon the
political coffin Of the carpet bagger. He
has been the curse of the South during
his brief locust like existence there. He
took nothing there but his carpet bag,
with its paper contents US aforesaid, his
hate Of the South and his unscrupulous
ambition. He had no interest in South
crn industry or Southern development
He was messenger of war, and not of
peace !; or it was out of the disturbances
which he spared no effort to foment, and
for which he always had at hand the
remedy of powder and cold steel, that
he expected to profit. His vote at the
last session of Congress was generally to
be found on the bad side of all political
and financial questions. For jobs he has
the fondncss Of mouse for cheese, and
was usually detected burrowing away
the centre Of every rich contract or
franchise. Such is the species carpet.
bagger--the worst of all the genus poll.
tioian. We congratulate the South and
the country that the fiat of a plundored
and indignant people is about to stamp
the political life out Of the whole odious
race. :"
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OLD SPANISH PROVERBS.

He is the best scholar who hath learn.
ed to live we'll.
A handful of mother wit is worth q
bushel of learning.
When all men say you arc an ass, tits
time to bray.
Change Of weather finds discourse for
fools.
A pound of care will not pay an ounce
of debt.
The sorrow mon have for others hangs
upon hair.
A wise man changes his mind, a fool
never will.
That day on which you marry you
either mar or mako yourself.
That's wise delay which makes tho
road safe.
Let us thank God, and bo content with
what we have.
The foot of the owner is tho best
manure for his land.
He is my friend who griuds at my
mill.
Money cures all diseases.
Enjoy what little you have while the
fool is hunting for more.
The creditor always hath a botter
memory than the debtor.
Repentance always costs very dear.
AS you use your father. so your chill.
dren will use you.
There is no evil but some good use
may be made oft.
No price is great enough for good
counsel.
Praise tho man whose bread you
cat.
God keep me from him whom trust,
from him whom / trust not I shall keep
myself.
Keep out of hasty mans way for a
while, out of sullcn mans way all the
days ofyour life.
If you would know tho worth OF a
ducat, 60 and borrow one.
There is no tomorrow for and asing
friend.
Tell not what you know, judge moi
what you see, and you will live in
quiet.
Hear reason, or she will mako hersc]
be heard.
Parents love indeed, others only talk
fit.
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10 rHE GIRLS.
BIT BESSIE lRoUs.


Do not spend all your evenings in
idleness or pleasure. Now is, your
golden opportunity for gaining know-
ledge. A few more years, and you must
lay aside your school. books aud enter
upon the active duties of life. Some
Of you may be enabled to live without
much care or exertion /; but most OF you
will find something to do,-something
which claims your especial attention ;
and as your sohool-days have been spent,
so will you be fitted to fulfil your mis-
sion In life. Some Of you have boen
diligent, and have acquired knowledge
of what your school books contain, with
much other useful information by read
ing good books and papers during
leisure hours. Others, again, have
had their studies SO interfered with By
frequent visits to places of amusement,
as to very materially affeot their meutal !
culture. Does any school girl vainly
imagine that she can attend parties,
keep late hours, eat unreasonable sup
pers, aud at the same time feel deep
interest in her studies? Poor reoit-
atoms almost surely follow dissipation.
Resolving to learn lesson at some
future time, never mastered it. Now
is the time to say lessons frst-pleasurc
afterward. Firm principle is neces-
sary to resist the allurcments of pleasure
which beset you on evory side |; yet if
you expect to become useful and hons
ored members Of society, you must resist
them. Let your course be onward and
upward, wavering neither to the right
nor to the left until tho goal of success
is attained.
We have school girls of only twelve
and fourteen who, have during the past
winter, regularly attended parties and
dancing schools, thoir heads being filed
with beaux, dress, and style. What
kind Of future can we predict for
them 2 Surely, not that Of earnest,
thinking women, fitted to fill important t
places in society, or even to assume the
responsible position of wife aud mother.
Of what benefit will it be to them ten
or fifteen years hence to understand the
mysteries of schottisoh or polka ? It
will probably be much more conducive
to their happiness to be able to assist
John or Sarah to solve some arithmen
tical problem. We do not cry out
against rational amusement for the
young it is the late suppers and un-
natural excitements which we decry.
We do not want to see you, who have
scarcely entored your teens. suddenly
transformed into fashionable young
ladies. We want to call you girls, and,
as such, SEQ you engaged with lively
companions in those hcalth-giving
pastimes which you so we'll understand,
and which give increased vigor both of
body and mind.
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~ fain would ask thee many more
questions" said the man, "but fear thou

81 fain would ask thee many more
questions" said the man, "but fear thou
wilt be angry"
"Fear nothing, "said tho meek in.
structor of Israel task as many ques.
lions as it ploases thee, and I will an
swer them If Ican."
The man astonished at Hillei's uu-
rufHed temper and fearing to lose his
money, thought that tho only chance
left was TO insult him to his face and
with this view said to him
cart thou tho Hillel who is styled
the prince Of the Israelites ?"
Hillel answered IN the affirmative.
"Well them" said tho man, "if SO,
may Israel not produce many persons
like theeW
"And why ?" asked the sweet natured
Hillel.
"Because," replied the stranger; "bs.
cause through thee I have lost four
hundred zuz."
"Thy money is not entirely lost
said Hillel, with a smile, "because i,
will teach thee to be more prudent for
the future, and not to make such fool.
ish wagers. Besides, it is much better
that thou lose thy money than Hillel
should lose his patience"
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TEACHERS WHO ERR.

lie who clings obstinately to the past,
with its traditions, who will not hearken
to the teachings of the present, and
who sees nothing useful in the promises
of the futuro-the ultra conservative.
He who is an ioonoclast of old mo
thods, and who believes in nothing
that is not an innovation-the ultra
reformer.
He who is too lenient, and who
would substitute "moral suasion" for
the rod in all cases.
He who is too rigid, and who would
use the rod unsparingly in every, and
for the slightest, delinquency.
He who is too watchful, and plays the
part of q police detective.
He who never watches, and sees not
the most fagrant misdemeanor.
He who profcsses-in order to avoid
the charge Of partialjty-to love an idle
and disobedient pupil as much as one
who is studious and obedient.
He who would punish an idle and
disobedient pupil when lie does wrong,
more quickly than studious and obe-
dient pupil when lie does wrong.
He who is SO impolitically politic that
he would treat rich mans son differ.
emily from poor mans son.
He, who would panler to the igrorance &C
and pride Of the rich.
He who would pander to the igno.
rance and envy Of the poor.
He who is moral coward, and is
afraid to correct child when it does
wrong, through fear that he may lose q
pupil and few dollars.
He who, for the Same reason, is afraid
to tell the parent when child does
wrong.
Ho who listens to, and tries to follow,
the advice Of every one
He who listens to the advice of no
one.
I. He who is not as hard student as
any his pupils.
He who is too lazy to educate (Etluco
Ito lead out), and is content to be q
mere lesson hearer.
He who has no higher aim than to
make money by his profession.
He who develops the intellect only,
and negloots tho moral nature.
He who fails to exalt his profession
and 70 plaoo it next in nobleness and
utility to that of the ministry Of the
Gospel.--Jour. of Education, Mo.
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Fl +.


The following appointments havo
been made for Hon. II. B. Carpenter
and General Butler:
Fish Dam, on The Spartanburg and
Union Railroad, August 6.
Lexington Court House, Tuesday,
August 6.
Laurcus, Saturday, August 13.
Columbia, Tuesday, August rs.
Winnsboro, Wednesday, August II.
Chester q. Ii ,::Frduy, August, 10.
Broad River, Chester county, Satur,
day, August 20.
Yorkville, Monday, August 20.
Rock Hill, Tuesday, August u.
Lands Ford, Wednesday,, August "a.
Lancaster, Friday, August S6.
Liberty Hill, Kershaw Cuuaty, Au-.
gust q.
Camden, Monday, Angus. 20.
Sumter, Wedn esday, August 81.
Darlington G. H., Monday, Sept. s.
Chesterfield G. H., Wednesday, Sep.
tember 7.
Bennettsville, Friday, Sept. o..
Floreuoe, Saturday, Sent. 10.
Marion G. H., Monday, Sept. is.
Kingstroo, Wednesday, Sept Il
Manning, Friday, Sept. .l6.
Orangeburg @. H., Monday, Sent.
>, Barnwel' G. H., wsdpesdsy,sIssp
Sept. %. ''S'V1'5S'A
Beaufort, Monday, Sept 25.
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say that We arc . great hog. IF we
insert IN article that plsases the ladies,
men become jealoHs /; if we do not cater
to their wishes, the paper Is not 81 to
be 10 their houses. live attend church,
they say it Is only for. effect :; If we do
not, they denouncs us 10 deoeitful and
desperately wicked. If NO speak we'll
Of any act, folks say that We dare not
do otherwise il We oensure, they call
us, a traitor. it We remain in our ofico
and attend to business, folks say we are
too proud to mingle with our fellows. II
We do not pay bills promptly, folks soy
we are not to be trusted if we do
pay promptly, they say We stole the
money.
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From tho Staats Zeiung.]
THE EMPRESS EUGENIE.

The Pr.ncess Wasa, Napolsoa's Firs
BetrotAez-Mc Austrian EMPEROR
Dcsigns-Me Wles Of Beautiful
Aelventurcrs-Mc Course ofa Grea
Life Changed.
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Of his wife; aud by means Of her have
been made effective, he can scarcely do
otherwise than curse tho hourin which
he entered into this alliance.
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THE TUR.,I.vG POI.VT.

a good minister had grown weary over
his books, and so threw them all aside for
brisk walk in the open air. Nothing
rests body and mind like this. No bran
dy bitters can give such spring to the
spirits as pure fresh air. pleasant COM
panion is an excellent thing in walk, but
any one may have the companionship of
pleasant thoughts.
As DR.. b. was passing the corner of the
Park, he observed a lad with valise in his
hand Just turning into the street. He
paused moment as If uncertain which
course to take. A moments glance showed
TO the clergyman that the lad was from the
country. Such ruddy cheeks and vigorous
muscles did not grow in the shade of a city
home. 1t flashed through the good mans
mind that this boy was leaving his early
home as he had done some forty years ago
and in Imagination he recalled that parting
scene with n feeling of gentle sadness that
made him at once feel an interest in the
boy before him. 1t is wonderful how rap
idly thought can move - how much we
think of almost in an instant.
"Ploasc, sir, will you direct me to Leroy
stroot?' he asked, respectfully.
The clergyman gave him the desired di-
rccton, and then added:
"You havo come from home in the
country to find Il situation in the city, have
You, my boyP'
There was something so kindly in the
tone that it went at once to the boys heart.
A moment before, he had felt So utterly
alone. Now he felt that his voice was one
of real sympathy, and its effect was electri-
cal.
my father died a month ago. he said
and my mother has got place for me in
my cousins store"
"Well, my boy, l trust you have good
mother; l can usually tell by boys looks
| what kind of mother ho has. Remember
all her good counsels, and be especially
careful how you spend your Sabbaths. l
you begin by going out TO walk for youl
health or pleasure, you will end in the H.
quor saloon and all the haunts of wicked
ness. Anchor yourself in the church anC
Sabbath school, Here is the address o
mine, if YOU would like to attend it. Oul
superintendent loves boys, and so do |
Remember that the way you spend youl
first sabbath in the city will very likely b'
the turning point OF your life. Good bye
and may God give you his blessing al
ways"
The good man gave his hand heartily t.
the stranger lad as he bade him good bye
1t cost him nothing but he knew full wei
how sweet such little way-side kindnesse
aro a., tha honrts of the lonely and home
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DE.ITH OF LITTLE WE'LL.

She was dead. No sleep so beautiful
and calm, so free from trace of pain, so fair
to look upon. She seemed creature fresh
from the hand Of Ged, and waiting for the
breath of life ; not one who lived, and suf-
fered death. Her couch was dressed with
here and there some winter berries and
green leaves, gathered in a spot she had
been used to favor.
"When die, put me near something
that has loved the light, and had the sky
above it always" Those were her words
She was dead. Dear, gentle, patient, no
BILE Nell was deads Her little bird, poor,
slight thing, the pressure of finger would
have crushed, was stirring nimbly in its
cage, and the strong heart of its child mis-
tress was mute and motionless forever
Where were the traces of her carly cares,
her suflerings, and fatigues? All gone.
Sorrow was dead indeed, in her; but peace
and perfect happiness were born, imaged,
in her tranquil beauty and profound re-
pose.
Aud still her former self lay there unal-
tered in this change. Yes the old fresde
had smiled upon the sweet face IL had
Dassed like dream, through the haunts
Of misery and care at the door of tho poor
schoolmaster on the summer evening" be-
fore the furnace-fire upon the cold, wet
I night, at the tho still bedside of the dying
boy, there had been that same mild and
lovely look. So shall we know the angels
in their majesty, after death.
The old man held ono languid arm il
his, and the small, light hand folded to his
breast for warmth. 1t was tho hand she
had stretched out to him with her last
smile; the hand that had led him on through
all their wanderings. Ever and anon, h'
pressed it TO his lips, then hugged it TO hi
breast, murmuring that it was warine
now, and, as he said it, he looked in agon.
TO those who stood around, is if implornl
them TO help her.
She was dead, and past all help or neeC
of help. The ancient rooms she had seem
cd to ill with life, oven while her own wa
waning fast, the garden she had tended
the eyes she had gladdened, the noiseles
haunts of many II thoughtless hour, tn
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sRCT.sRHE.v EDUC.ETIO.V;

The following article which we copy
from the editorial columns of the Free
Press and Times, we commend TO the CON
sideration of the good people of Vermont,
and especially to those who take an inter
est in our public schools and other oduca-
tional institutions in the State:
Is the American theory Unpopular educa-
ton the true one? Is it the right and duty
of the State to see thai all its embryo citi-
zens are in training for the intelligent eN-
ercise of the responsibilities Of citizenship?
Or should the church or churches Interfere
TO supplement or assume entire control of
the work which the commonwealth has un-
dertallen? So far rs elementary education
is concerned, there seems TO be substantial
agreement, among all Protestants at least,
At the University too, the State pursuos
the same comprehensive policy rs is fol-
lowed in the lower schools, filling the
chairs of instruction with men Of various
UNCONVENTIONAL preferences. Nowhere he
tween the primary school and the bachol-
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RELIGIOUS AND Political CREED OF
JUDAIsM.-Thc Rabbis, lately in session at
Cleveland, have issued a sort Of manifesto,
in consideration of the religious commotion
''now agitating ,"a public mind in both
hemispheres." 1t unanimously adopt
ed, and signed by all the m,'nbers present.
The resolutions, introduced bynr. Lilicn-
thai of Cincinnati, are as follows;
because with unshaken faith and his'-
ness in One, invisible and eternal COD, we
also believe in the common Fatherhood OF
God, ana the common brotherhood Of men.
,. We glory in the Sublime doctrine Of
our religion, which teaches that the right
eous of all nations, without distinction Of
creed, will enjoy eternal life and everlast
ing happiness.
3. The divine command, the most sub
lime passage of the Bible, "Thou shalt love
thy neighbor as thyself," extends to the
entire human family, without distinction
of either race CT creed
/. Civil and religious liberty, and hence
the separation of church and state are the
inalienable rights of men, and we consider
them to be the brightest gems in the Con-
stitution of the United States.
8. We love and revere this country as
our home and fatherland for us and our
children, and therefore consider it our par
amount duty to sustain and support the
government, and to favor by all means the
system of free education, leaving religious
instruction to the care Of the different de-
nominations.
9. We expect the universal elevation
and fraternization of tho human family tc
be achieved by the natural means of sci
ence, morality, freedom, justice, and truth
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walked rapidly on, his heart cheered and
strengthened by that little act of sympathy.
When the next Sabbath came, however,
it found him worn down with his unaccus-
toned tasks. A young man in the store,
with whom he had formed pleasant ac-
quaintance invited him to take stroll
about the city.
"Tll show you some Of the sights, and
treat you to dinner of oysters down in
saloon know of, where they keep open on
the Sabbath. The shutters arc bowed, out
of respect to the day, you know; but there
is plenty to cat and drink inside on all
days and hours. They have all kinds of
liquors, too, and make splendid punch"
Robbie felt lonely enough that day. His
thoughts ran back TO his old home, and
more than once the tears started to his
eyes. The young man seemed so pleasant
and friendly, ho was just ON tho eve Of
yielding to the temptation 'just this once"
but then the thought Of the minister J
words about this day being turning point
in his life came back to him Just in time.
lie politely declined the Invitation, and
found his way to the morning Sabbath
school to which he had been directed.
Ever alterward lie felt that he had a home
in that great city. A kind superintendent
and warm hearted teacher, who welcomed
him with cordial grasp of the hand, ollcc-
tually "anchored" him in the Sabbath
school. His career in after life was useful,
honorable and successful very marked
contrast with the Sabbath-breaking boys
who ran down the scale of dissipation until
they reached the level of the common
drunkard. Sabbath breaking and liquor
C0naughey.