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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-07-08

By virtue u Q writ of venditioni exponus to
me directed from the Circuit Court Of Maury
county in favor Of Henry 4. Grimes Us. g a.
Douglass assignee, and J. L. Bond and Avis
Williams security, viii proceed to sell for
cash 10 the highest bidder at the Courthouse
door In the town OF Columbia, on Monday, the.
LIST day q August nett, shouse and lot Or par
and civil district No. l3, and bounded as follows:
North by s. 7. Torrance, East and West by s.
p. Jordan, .Seuth By ut. Pleasant and Hamp
shire turnpite, containing FIVE acres about, with
good frame buildings consisting Of dwelling and
other necessary buildings .leviedon as the prop
erty Of dSseadsns OharlesA. Douglass TO satisfy
said writ Of vendiiioni ,expohes. Sale within
legal hours 81 SIMS tATTA, Shf .,,fa
H1-4t-prfee = s9f.i q, Of Maury County n
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The Lee passed Helena at 4:3O
Matches at 5: 24-the Natchez claim
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All is now over, and I leave to-day
for the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs. Yours, etc., .rtoI Fl. G. 4
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PockEr BOOK LOST.

july1-4t-pr fee |
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BAD BLOOD"
"THE LIFE Is THE BLOOD"

LNROM it we derive our strength, beauty and
IL mental capabilities. 1t is the centre Of
our being, around which rcvolves all that
makes existence happy. When this source is
corrupted, the painful effects are Visible in
many shapes, prominent among which is
Q II D F u L A.
This is taint or infection Of the human
organism, and probably no one is wholly free
from it: 1t exhibits itser in various Shapes
as Ulcers and Sores, Deoayed Bones. Diseased
Scalp. Sore Eyes, Weak and Diseased joints
st. Vitus' Dance. Foul Discharges from, the
Nostrils, Eruptions, Glandular Swellings,
Throat Affections, rheumatism, Heart Affec-
tlons, Nervous Disorders, Barrenness, Disor-
ders Of the Womb, Dropsy, Syphilitic Affec-
tions, Liver Complaint. Salt Rheum, Dyspop.
ein, Neuralgia, Loss Of Manhood and General
Debility.
1t has been the custom TO treat these d.
seases with Mercury and other Mineral sub
stances, which, though sometimes producing
a cure, often provo injuriune, and entail mise
ry in after life The long known injurious
properties Of tlrese so-called alternatives and
purifiers has led tho philanthropical man Of
science to explore the arena Of nature, the re-
suit OF which har been the discovery OF vege-
table products which posses the power of
Graduating these taints from the Blood
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ROBERT WOOD 8 CO.,
PHILADELPHIA
0RN A II EN tai IRON WORKS,

ARDEN and Cemetery adernments. Cast,
VI Wrought Iron and Wire KailiDgs, Fount-
Summer Houses,
IRON STAIRS,
Spiral and straight, in every variety of pat
tern. New and improved styles of II ay Racks,
Managers, Stable Fixtures. Stall Divisions, &c.
PATENT WIRE WORK.
Railings, Store Fronts, Door and Window
Guards, Farm Fencing, Sc.
BRONZE WORK.
Having fitted up our Foundry with special
reference to the above class of work, we are
now prepared to fill with promptness all or
ders for Bronze Castings Of Statuary, colossal,
heroic, and life size.
0RNA MENTAL IRON GOODS.
The largest assortment 10 be found in The
United States, all Of which are executed with
the express view of pleasing tho taste, while
they combine all the requisites OF beauty and
substantial construction.
Purchasers may rely on having all articles
carefully boxed and shipped to the place ct
Destination.
Designs will he sent to those who wish to
make selection, April IL Gm
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OF tins strictly Southern SGOLD
Anpor
mas aa'e tue a0" sys and rights
IP0ftspa
Policies
ncewia
seculty0 p"hryhohLTs ~ ' 80
Factory,
l. Attorneys Law,
". PARkEH ColunLiaS
D.
Col a c. t. C. AELroS
d. s.
Law Sumter Sc.
G.k c roai Grceiit
W. Wnnsborn
A.. alnhhn ;"r!weE W IEIIkx Marion, S
ton.
j. A. iversty, formerly of arohn
OnGn
D. Boyd President Cdumba
ID
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Imported Wines.

HAVE just received tho following list of
l. choice WINES, comprising the iinest Euro
pean brands. This is, without doubt, the
largest and best assortment ever ofre II 4 in
Columbia.
CLARETs.- -Rrandenburg Frcrcs Mcdoc,
st. Julien. Margaux, Pontet Canet, LaRosc,
Chateau LaRoso, Grand Vim Latour, 1858;
Margaux 1865; LaFitte, 1858.
FlOCIkS AND SACTERNES- Tanhe,
iiclmer, Ncersteimcr, Hockhemer, Marco
B6runer, Rudcshcimer, Haut Sauterne, Taut
CIIAaIPAGNEs.-Moe e. Cbandons Yer.
Zenay Dry Imperial; Vim Imperial, G1oen
seal. seal Bruch, Fouchcr & Co.'s Lac Dor, Carlo
Dor, Sparkling Mosclle.
SHEHRlES.-All Grades, from houee of
Wisdom Wartcr, Xeras de La Frontera. in.
Guiding some very choice ''ANIONTILLADO."
worthy the attention of connoiscurs.
MAY ID GEORGE SYNthIERS
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A famous usurer of Paris being on his
death-bed, his confessor presented sill
yer cruciix to him, with a view to
awaken him to sense of his situation.
The dying miser, after examining the
cross with the most minute attention,
suddenly exclaimed, "Sir, can lend you
but very small sum on such pledge. +"
Some Of the papers are publishing
ridiculous caricatures of maps of the sent
OF war in Europe. What they are in
tended for we cannot tell, as common
school atlas to be found in every house,
will be found to contain 1000 times bet
ter.
a New Havener bids defiance to the
heat, by spending the day in his well,
having fitted up largo wash-tub with a
cushioned set, in which he is lowered
about twenty. five feet, where he enjoys
his papers and segars.
Advices from Naples state that five
instruments Of music, in perfect state
of preservation, and bearing O great re-
semblance to the modern flute, have Just
been discovered at Pompeii. The mo-
tcrials are silver and ivory.
An analysis shows that cotton seed is a
highly concentrated food, and is richer
in hesh-producing clements than corn,
but somewhat inferior to corn as fat
producer.
The latest fish story from Northern
New York is that four men caught 1,G07
trout one afternoon recently.
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Kina Ohill Cure

Ne,o Remedy, Ne,o Principle, No Poison
A NEW discovery and sovereign specific,
IN for the cure of Intermittent Fever Remit.
tent Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb Ague, Periodical
Headache or Bilious Headache and Bilious Fe-
vers; and all diseases originating in Biliary
Derangement or Liver Disorder, caused By
Impurity OF Blood and Malaria Of miaematic
For sale by E. b. HEINITsH. Druggiut,
Columbia, s. c.
TESTIMONIALS.
Dr.. E. H. HeinitSh-DEAR SIR: I cheerfully
endorse the recommendation given for your
"Kina Chill Cure" in cases of Chills and
Fever. have been cured by your medicine
when every other triod failed Yours truly,
8. L. SLOANE.
DR.. E. II. Heinush-DEAn SIR: Your "Kina
Chill Cure" has done all you promised it would
do in my case. A radical cure for Chill and
Fever. The chills are gone. general resto-
ration of my health is the result Of only ono
bottle. My doubts have MI been removed in
regard to the efficacy of your medicine. /
have tried it, therefore 1 can endorse tho
statements OF others, that it is the best medi-
cine out. Yours, &C., ". X. ELkINS.
DR.. Z. II. Heinitsh-DEAR SIN: certify to
the medicinal virtues of your ''Kina Chill
Cure" A member Of my family has been af.
hicted with Chills and Fever for several
months. and nothing cured it but your invalu-
able Chill Cure-only one bottle used. Yours,
&C., J. H. DISEKER.
Or. E. II: Henitsh sh-DEAn Sir: have had
Chills and Fever for some time. At your sug-
gcstion l tried your new medicine, ''Kina
Chill Cure" am completely cured, aud used
only one bottle. Yours, respectfully,
June Q ]. N. BRENNAN.
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California Wines.

California Wines.
ITO encourage the consumption Of the Scnu-
Il inc unadulteratcd CALIFORNIA CHAM
PAGNES, We have reduced the prices of the
Same to tho following low prices for cash only,
viz:
Quarts, per Case of Dozen, $780,
Pints, per Case Of Dozen, 14.0O.
Sparkling Angelica, per caee of2
Dozen, Pints, HOO.
Sparkling Catawba, per case OF Q
Dozen, Pints, II 90.
Together with a full assortment of Choice
Rye Whiskies, Genuine Otard Brantlies, Old
Port, Sherry and Madeira Wines, Holland Gin,
Rum, and Rcctified Liquors, which are con-
stantly on hand and for sale at low figures, by
July J. d Il. r. AGNEW
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CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK
SOUTH CAROLINA
DEPOSITS OF 81 & UPWARDS REcE1yE1

DEPOSITS OF 81 & UPWARDS RECEIVED
INTER EST ALLO WE'D AT THE RATE0
SEVEN PER CENT PER ANNUM. =
ON CERTIFICA 1ES OF DEPOSIT,
AND SIX PER CENT. CON-
POUNDED EVERY SII
MONTHS ON ACCO UNITS.
OFFICERS.
Wm. Martin, President.
john john E 2. Thnmas Fslmsu; vice-Prcsidcnts.
Thomas E. Gregg, Cashier.
John G. 3. Smith, Assistant Cashier.
Directors.
Wade Hampton, Columbia.
William Martin, Columbia.
F. w. McMastcr, Columbia
A. G. Haskell, Columbia.
J. T. Thomas. Columbia.
+. II. Hcinitsh Columbia.
John B. Palmer Columbia.
Thomas E. Gregg, Columbia.
]. Eli Gregg, Marion.
G. Il. Scott, Newborry.
W. G. Nlaycs, Eewbcrry.
=. H. Rutlcdge, Charlcston.
Daniel Ravercl. Jr.. Charleston
Mechanics, Laborcrs,, Clerks, Widows, Or
phans and others may here deposit their SAY.
ings and draw liId9A rate of interest there
on. Planters, Professional Men and Trustees
wishing to draw interest on their funds until
they require them for business or other pur-
poses: Parents desiring to set apart small
sums for their children, and Married Women
and Minors (whose deposits can only be with
drawn by themselves, or, in case Of death, by
their legal representatives. wishing TO lay
aside funds for future use. are here afforded
an opportunity. Of depositing their means
where they will rapidly accumulate. and. at
the same time, be subject to withdraw a. when
needed. Aug 18
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Hams. Beef Tongues.
0O0 SUGAR-CURED Orange Hams.
AOO 900 lbs. Breakfast Bacon.

UUJ IDS u IOHRUCS.
10halfbbls. Picked Beef and Pork.
May 26 For sale by E. HOPE.
TF YOU WANT A FIRST-CLASS GOLD OR
L Silver WATCH and CHAIN, call at
ISAAC SULZBACHER'S.
TF you want FINE SET OF JEWELRY,
Il call at ISAAC SULZBACHER'S.
IF you are in need OF SOLID SILVER or
IL PLATED WARE, cal9 at
ISAAC SULZBACHER'S.
TF your eyes are failing, and you want tho
IL BEST SPECTACLES, call at
ISAAC SULZBACHERS
IF you want good and reliable TIME-PIECE
Il or CLOCK, call at
June1 ISAAC SULZBACHERS.
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To the Travelling Public.

10 CHo 1IdVtlIHS IUUIIC.
READ THIS.
F you want Fine, Large, Airy ROOM,
Il stop at the EXCHANGE HOUSE, on Main
street, where you can get good Meal at the
regular time. If you are busy and not there
at Meal times, you can order it vixen you
come, toitI,Out extra charge.
RATES, per day, $3.50; per week, less.
Stables on the premises.
PAYSINGER & FRANKLIN,
May Proprietors.
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EDWARD H. HEINITSH,

EDWARD H. HEIN1TSH,
Successor to Fisher e. Heiuitsh.
Druggist and Apoth ecary,
COLUMBIA, Sc.
49,, THE subscriber, having purchased tho
XT Gintorest of Dr.. John Fisher desires to
SAOannounce that he will continue tho
DRUG BUSINESS, at the old stand, and az
sumo the entire management. assisted by MIR.
HUGH ROLAND WILTBERaER, son of tho late
DR.. j. r. Wiltberger, of Charleston, n young
man, correct and reliable, and of promising &
ability in his profession. To the friends and
patrons of the old firm, to whom the sub
scriber feels under obligations for favors
shown, he returns his acknowledgements and
thanks.
In taking charge OF the business, he assures
his friends and the public that no effort will
he spared, on his part, to sustain tho higl,
character and wcll-known reputation of the
old house. By assiduous and unremittcd at
attention, personal supervision in the COM
pounding Of medicines and the preparation OF
a continuance of those favors hitherto 30
literally and generously bestowed.
E. Ii. HEINITSH,
July Druggist and Apothecary.
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/, 1.-THE Carolina House. u

YNH1S HOUSE has always enjoyed the repu-
Il tation of being the best place in the city
for obtaining the coolest and most delicious
mixed drinks. The new brand OF Whiskcy,
THE HIBEhNIAN, is something out of tho
ordinary run. Call and see me, on Washing.
ton street. RICHARD BARRY,
Aprif7 Proprictor
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Spartanburg and Union Railroad.
CNIONVILLE. JUSE 21. 1870.

CNIUNVILLE, JUNE 21, 1870.
EssIs yEEy EWB14=EsA- PASSENGER Trains on
E12P 4ns1 S111esfzseA-esS- this road run daily:
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and
burg Court House at $50 q. m., and arrive at
hlston at Go a. m; returning leave Aston
at 1900 M, and reach Spartanburg Court
House at $50 p. m. On Tuesdays the down
trains will leave Spartanburg Court House at
7.30 q. M, and arrive at Alston at / 90 p. m. !;
returning leave Alston at 2.15 p. n,., and reach
Spartanburg Court House at TOO p. M. On
Thursdays the down trains will leave Spartan
burg Court House at 3.45 a. m., and arrive at
Aston at 6.35 II. H.; returning leave Aston
Mt $50 n. m. and reach Spartanburg Court
House at 40 p. NJ.
June % THOS. b. JETER. President.
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LIPPMAN'S
G REAT GERMAN BITTERS
MALARIoUs DISEASES GENERALLY.
FEMALES

FEMALES
Will find LIPPMAN'S GREAT GERMAN BIT
TIERS tho best tonic known for tho diseasesto
which they are generally subject, and where
gentle stimulant is recommen nded.
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SAVANNAH. Marc

SAVANNAH, March 1G, 1870.
MessrS. Jacob Lilpmam G Bro., Saronnah,
GG.-GESTs: have tcforo me your esteemed
letter of the 14th inst, containing various
documents relative to your German Bitters."
After careful examination 1 must confess
that your Bitters is really what you represent
it to be, an old German recipe Of DR.. Mitch
erlich, of Berlin, Prussia. 1t will no doubt be
excellent for dyspepsia, general debility and
nervous diseases, and is good preventive of
chills aud fever. find it to be most de-
lightful and pleasant stomachic. 1 remain
yours truly, (Signed) AUG. P. WETTER.
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TEdE POLICY-ETOLDERS7
LIFE And TONTlNE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
NO. BROAD STREET, CHARLESTON Sc

VIM. McBURNEY, President.
r. T. AhEXANDER, yicc-prcs. and Actuary
E. NYE HUTCHINSON, Vice President. resi-
dent in North Carolina.
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Exchange House Bar and Restaurant.
" find the best OF WINES, ALES, LOU ORS,
CIGARS, &c. Fresh Lager Beor Oh ice.
h Notice.
.TNHREE months from date, application will
i be made to the Columbia Bridge Compa-
ny for renewal OF Scrip No. -ASfor forty
seven and half Shares in said Company,
standing in the name OF DR.. Thomas Wells.
the original having been lost in transmission
by mail. G. II. BALDWIN, Attorney.
June2 3mo
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The Sarsaparilla
QUEENS DELIGHT

Is a blessing. Try it fairly, and your nerves
will be restored to their wontcd vigor. and
your detected countenance be made radiant
with the consciounncss OF
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K1nKLANp Nuns. Ca. Marcb al 1s7o

KIRKLAsD MILLS, GA, March %, 1870.
MessrS. jacob Lippnion ,t Bro. Uru1Gisis
Sdrdnnuh, Gd.-GENTLEMES: l have intro
duced your Great German Hittcra here TO my
customers and friends, and find better sale
who have tried it approve OF it very highly
and do not hesitate III saying that it ia far
superior in value to any other Bittcrs now in
use. Yours, respectfully,
{Signedl W. KIRKLAND.
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STORED MANHOOD.

Being free from violent minerals, il ia
adapted to general use. The old and young
may use 1t; the most delicate female ut any
time may take it: the tender infant. who NAV
have Inherited disease, will be cured by it.
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Depot in Columbia, S. c., at GEIGER &
McGREGOR'S, Druggists.
Wholesale Agents for the State OF South
Carollna-DOWIE, NOISE il DAVIS, HENRY
BISCHOFF 81 CO.. GLACIUS & WITTE.
STEFFENS, WERNER X QUICKER, Charles,
ton. S. c. juno lyN4
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The North and South United.

IHt NUItH anu CUuCu UuIlGU,
RTt TSA4EdSaEs SkAAt 45Esd12se*aEs tan Through Passenger
Route. See that your Tickets are good uia
Petersburg. Weldon, Raleigh and Charlotte.
NORTH CAROLINA Ii. Il. TIME TABLE.
Trains East. Trains West.
ARRIVE. LEAVE. ARRIVE. LEAVE
Charlotte. 4.15 p III 1000 III
Salisbury.G. IA n G.19 p nj 7.37 M Z Sc n NJ
Greensb'oS57 p III 9. .02 IN SOC M 8. II a Id
EaleiFh. LOO III Las III 12 co III LEO a M
Godsboro. 80 NJ $50 M
A Freight and Accommodation Train leaves
Charlotte daily. at $40 a. H., and arr ives at
1925 y. M. ALBERT JOHNSON. Sup,
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S It e
Bischcn
A
Com
crson, GeorreE EBorps
r
.AIowrv
JohnI, Iardcc
Asurn tu,
CASH PREMIUMS! CASH
he payne of
orig for aneoutaI
o Premium
andrc
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Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta R. R

Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta R. R
IL r. scnnal THE Sshe,;a1!g: ie1leTipg is Pas
GOING NORTH.
Leave Augusta, Observation-Disclosures. 400 N. nj.
Columbia, S. c., st...... $40 d. IL.
MlnnsbOro at IL 40 Il. III.
Chester, at 1.4O p. NJ.
Arrive at Charlotte, N. Co.. -. APO =. M.
GOING SOUTH.
Leave Charlotte, \. c., at. ........ 10 80 a. nj.
Chester, st 1.25 =. m.
- Winnahnro, at --- EST p. m.
Columbia, S. G., at.... 507 p. m.
Makne elSse Connections with Trsibps s3 nf
Central and Georgia Railroads for Savannah,
and all points South and West.
Palace Sleeping Cars on all Night Trains
Through Tickets sold. and Baggage checked tc
all principal points.
ST russ scngers by this route GOING Non1u
have choice of THREE nIfFEREST ROUTES.
ACcoMMoDATIoN TRAIN.
Icave COlum bia Observation-Disclosures. g. IS H. m
Leave Augusta. ................... 415 d. NJ.
''''e " c. BoTKN;iGHT;,, Snr.rI.tt tnd.nt % a. M
+. +. DonsEY. Gen. Freight and Ticket Agt.
South Carolina Railroad Company.
COLUMBIA, s. c.. MAY 1s, 1870.
&@ AT ss s.; as2, ON iSd ;gh "ss5 Msr Sun, m
Passenger Trains upon tho South Carolina
lsairoad will run the following schedule:
FOR CHARLESTON.
Leave Columbia. ......... 745am
Arrive at ChRrleston..... . 3 30pm
Leave Chariest0n ......... ......s S 30 a M
A'f''' AT o''uf"p,x: r's, m
Leave Columbia. ......... ..745a m
Arrive ut Augusta. -. 4.25pm
Leave Augusta. SCOa m
Sienr rxrnras rnAis tsrsn.islscirrrDpp :riup
Leave Columbia. so n,
Arrive at Charleston. ............ Gas m
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GEORGE E. BOGGs, Secretary.
JOHN Il. DARBY, NJ. D., Medical Adviser.
AUGUSTINE 7. SAlYTHE, Solicitor.
JAMES CONNER. Counsel.
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Excursion Tickets.

kR Cd M Cd O. as! F5sss ~ ssAsa;sR .sss E4gsRR
FNO Baltimore and Return any time y, eyious
Il to TIC 10Th Of October next, can be pur-
chased at the Ticket Oflicc of the south Cp~o-
Ina Railroad, at GREATLY REDUCED
MA ES. ,Julv III
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ESS st SssS-..tfsy
GEALED Proposals will be received at this
~ Office until 31st August, pro1imo, for build
ing the extension of this road from Sumter to
Columbia, including Grading, Trcstle Work,
work.
Specifications, Maps and Profles can be
seen at this Office, where any information re-
9ulrea VIII WILDE DC given; Proposals will be en-.
the right TO reject any bid.
JOHN G. WINDER,
July II limo Chief Engineer.
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The Cotton States
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
General Office a Mncon Georgia.
Capital @SOO.O .OOo


South Carolina
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-21
=
Rirhfa I'm San Dieso.

A correspondent of the Cleveland
Leader writes the following sketch OF
San Diego, California. aiN'
Let me give your readers sketch OF
this out-ofthe-way country in California
By referring to the map you will see that
San Diego is on San Diego Bay, and
joins Arizona on the east, the Pacific on
the west, and Lower California on the
south. Here the first settlement was
made in the State; here the first mission
was established. Yet the whole country
has been, till of late, left out in the cold.
Do you remember reading in your boy
hood 1.-TWO Years Before The Mast" by
Richard H. Dana, jr.? Thirty-six years
ago the Harvard student came on here,
on the brig Pilgrim, to trade with the ma
tives. The old building now stands
where he and the other sailors slowed
away hides and tallow. Here John
Jacob Aston began his princely fortune
by purchasing hides and furs of the ma
tivesl Then trading vessel was eight
months in coming from New York; now
by rail and steamer the trip takes eleven
days. 1t seems little remarkable that
John Jacob Aston, a grandson of the fur
and hide dealer is one of the newly
organized Trans-continental Railroad
Company. The money made here half
century since is coming back to build a
road across the continent. The citizens
will, when the road is finished, be but
seven days from New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-21
A Female soldier.

An East Prussian paper gives some
particulars of the female soldier whose
passage through Berlin was recently no
ticed. Her name is Bertha Weiss. She
was born at Schonburg, and educated at
respectable establishment at Ragnit.
She soon, however, evinced singular
preference for manly attire, and acted as
civilian servant to a Captain of the Sixty
ninth Regiment at Treves, with whose
family she had occasion to make long
journeys to the south Her good con-
duct induced her master to provide for
her further education, so that she was
competent to pass the ensign's examina-
ton. Shortly before the war, provided
with recommendation from the Cap
tain, and without being subjected to a
strict surgical examination, she entered
his regiment and took part in the battle
Of Spicheren.
Transferred to the Crown Prince s
regiment, she succeeded in the battle of
Gravelotte, first alone and afterward sup
ported by two of our men, in recovering
the flag of the Sixteenth Infantry regi-
ment, which had been seized by the
French. She received in this exploit
four bullet wounds, one of which in the
knee disabled her from walking. She
received from Prince Frederick Charles
for her bravery the second class of the
Iron Cross, as well as an autograph GER
tifcate couched in the most flattering
terms. She is therein styled Bernard
Won Weiss, and is granted furlough.
The lady is twenty-four years of age, and
has prepossessing features.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-21
SPAIN.

MADRID. December IA meeting of the
Spanish Cortes was held to-day. In the de-
bate which took place. much anger and mali
cious party feeling were exhibited by members.
A fierce opposition was presented to every
suggestion or proposal made by the monarch s
party. The feeling which was displayed in
the cortes betrays the strength Of the oppose
ton party. and it is almost considered certain
that Aosta s reign will be a short-lived one.
The italian press are strong in advising the
young king against the danger of adventur-
ing on journey to the capital while matters
are ut such crisis. Fears are entertained
that should he ever venture to tread on Span
ish soil his life would be in danger.
1t is known that secret Spanish league has
been formed in the interest of the opposition
party. and emissaries are open in their state
ments that Amadeus will never reach Madrid
alive. ttfft