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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
('Omvlcts at Work.

There are two classes of labor employ
Ell III the coal mines of Tennessee, free
labor and convict labor-but the convict
never comes in contact with the lowest
workman. They are employed in differ
cnt parts OF the mine and never come TO-
gether. The Governor and the commit
tee proceeded lately to inspect the system
of working the convicts. They were first
taken to the stockade in which the CON
yicts, to the number of ll5, ARE confined
when not ut work, The area enclosed is
II little more than an acre of ground, and
the palisade is OF stout timber sufficient
ly high to prevent escape. Inside of
this inclosure are the cells and the va
rious buildings required for the use of
the oonviots. T,ev cook their own
meals. preparing in the. morning suih-
cient food for their dinners. At sunrise
they are taken to the mines under gard,
each man taking his dinner with him.
They are distributed through the mine
two to work in each " chamber" or
q" room and certain task is allotted to
each gang, usually sixty dump carloads
per week, though the task varies accord
ing to the nature Of the ground. Where
the Vein is small or there is much vast.
age less amount is required For all
coal taken out in excess OF the task the
convlcts receive pay. II they should fall
below the amount required of Them and
there should appear no good reason, such
rs difficulty in the nature of the ground,
or large percentage of the wastage, they
are punished for it. Thus far, however,
there has very rarely been found any
for inhicting punishment, while
In the majority of instances the convicts
have exceeded their tasks. Care is taken /
not to apportlon as much labor to unskill- |
ed hands as to expert and active men. |
At $50 p. NJ, they knock Of work and I
are taken to their barracks, leaving their
implements behind them in the mine.
After cooking and eating their supper
hey are allowed to clean themselves and
Try their clothes, and then are locked up
N their cells for the night The roll is
'alled Immediately afterward, each pris-
oner being required to show himself to
he guard at the bar of his cell when his
lame is called While they are Mt work
n the mines two guards are stationed at
he entrance with shot-guns, loaded with
)uck-shot, and this is found sufficient to
prevent escape. Every Sunday morning
he convicts are taken in gangs of ten at
/ time to the wash or bath house, and are
'equireo to wash themselves thoroughly
md to change their clothing. With these
egular baths, wholesome food, and med
cal attendance when they are unwell,
hey are kept in good condition.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
Chicago.


Men said at vespers All is we'll
In one Wild night the city fell,
Foil shnnes Of prayer and marts OF gain
Before the fiery hurricane.
On threoscore spires had sunset shone,
Where ghasty sunrise looked on none
Men cloaped each others hands, and said
The City OF the West is dead
Brave hearts who fought, in slow retreat.
The honds OF fire from street to street,
Turned, powerless, to the binding glare.
The dumb defiance OF despair.
sudden impulse thrilled each wire
That signaled round that sea Of fire;
Swift words Of cheer, warm heart-throbs came.
In tears of pity died the flame
From East from West, from South and North,
The me sages of hope shot forth,
And, underneath the seyering wave,
The world, iull-hsnd reached to save,
Fair seemed the old but fairer still
The new tho dreary void shall fll
With dearer homes than those oerthrown.
For love shall lay each cornerstone.
Rise. stricken city from thee throw
The ashen sackcloth OF thy woe
And build, as to Amphion's Tyre,
To songs OF cheor thy walls again
How shrivelled in thy hot distress
Iheprimal sin Of selfishness
TOW instant rose, to take thy part
The angel in the human heart
All ! not in vain the flames that tossed
Above thv dreadful holocaust
Ih6 thrst again has preached through thee
The Gospel OF humanity
Then lit once more thy towers on high,
And fret with spires the western sky
To tell that God is yet with us,
And love is still miraculous
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

DID Nor READ THE PAPERs.-One of
the painful results Of not reading the
newspapers is reported in Saratoga coun-
ty. 1t appears that at recent fire prop
erty was destroyed ON which there was
an insurance of 81, 500. The owner tripp-
ed lightly into the office where his policy
was drawn, and producing the document,
said he guessed he would take that money
The agent looked at it, expectorated
quantity of tobacco juice on the callers
nigh boot, and then exclaimed "Why
in thunder don't you read the papers ?
/ gave notice fortnight since in the
public press that the company went down
fiat busted-when Chicago went up.
Had You read the papers You could have
renewed your policy in a company that
hadn't exploded. and been so much in.
As it is you are so much out" We trust
those who follow this mans example viii
take warning.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
NUMBE 2S.
Furs for Miater ncar.

Bons OF fur are the fashionable choic,
tins season, stys New York fashio,
journal, notwithstanding collars are fal
more comfortable. These bons vary il
length from a mere neck-te to those two
yards long yard aud IA hnlf or three
quarters ~ the favorite length. Wher
made OF fur having long fleece the bof
is round the shorter furs, such as mink
and seal-skin, ARE usually Hat boas
Mufis are small and round, and the hand
soonest are furnished with thick fall,
ribbon, III preference TO tassels of passe
menterie or fur.
The novelty tins winter is sets OF silver
or black fox. These are very rnre, and
are as costly as Russian SABLE. The long
iur IL hight gray, with occasionally q
longer hair tippc, with silver. II is as
soft and downy marabout feathers,
and almost rs persnable. 4 small mufl
OF ii costs $3.50. This fur is now priced
above any other for trimming velvet
cloaks. A border of fox for half an inch
WIDE on the leather side. making n trim
ming nearly three inches wide, as the
fleece is long. costs from SO to Sl2 n
yard.
The black marten fur, sometimes called
Alaska sable, is still considered exceed.
ingly stylish. A set of it of excellent
quality, consisting Of long round boa
and small muff, may he had for S25 :;
some handsome specimens cost $50 or
$40. This is the popular and inexpen-
slve fur trimming for cloth, cashmere,
silk, and velvet. In selecting this trim
rnoIc~o aI,;.al 10 L.,
costing S3 or 81 yard, instead of lower
priced qualities, made worthless by dyes,
or so badly dressed that the odor of the
animal is discovered when the fur is
worn III a warm room. A single narrow
lur bordeG, showing only two or three
inches on the right side, is more stylish
than broader one or double row of
fur.
There is nothing new to relate of
sables. Mink, though not so universally
worn ms formerly, is still most desirable
FUR Medium sets of dark mink of good
quality cost from $50 to $50, according
to lcngth of boa choicest dark mink
sets are Sl25. Coarse light mink is sold
very low
Evening sets of erminc are small round
NUNS ana very long Doas, often more
than two yards in length, wound around
the neck. Fine sets cost from S45 to
500, according to the length of the boa
Very fine chinchila sets are also worn
on dressy occasions price $50.
A boa and muff of fnr seal make an
inexpensive and serviceable set that will
be worn by young ladies and misses.
The boa costs from So to S25, the muff
from $50 to 20.
For children there are sets of squirrel
lock, made of the sides of the Siberian
squirrel. The tiny muff and boa cost
from S. to SIS. Sacques of white cony
are shown for children Of from three to |
twelve years, and are also made for in
fants these cost from S13 to $50.
Fur turbans for gentlemen have higher
round crowns than those formerly worn.
Made of seal, the fashionable fur for
gentlemen, they cost from S12 to $l5
Astrak han turbans are Sc. The seal
kin facing on the collar and cuffs of n
gentleman overcoat cost from $3.50 to
$40.
Carriage robes of white arctic fox fur
ire still the choice for ladies' use they
'ost from 500 to 1925.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
A MANS RELIGIOUS FAITH PREVENTS

A MANS RELIGIOUS FAITH PREVENTS
HIS MARRIAGE. large company gath
cred at the house of young lady in Al
bany 20 witness the ceremony Of her mar.
riage with n young man of thai city.
They waited and waited, but the young
man did not appear. Finally a commit
tee WIS sent in search of him, and after
a considerable absence they returned
evidently detected and disappointed.
The explanation they gave was as follows:
1t appears that the clerk is a member of
the Jewish persuasion, and his intended
bride Christian II was his intention
to deceive the girl and prove faithless TO
his own creed by marrying her; but as
the moment advanced for the ceremony
he became more restless, and conscious
of the act he was about to commit, !
prsyed upon his mind until he became
almost dclirious. The next day, he APP
prised his parents of what was going ON,
and that was the end of the affair.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
The True Woman.

No wondrous romance wreathes her lifs
Nor hath she lcd martyr tram.
Nor beautiful nor rich is shc,
But poor-and some would call har plain.
No silkcn robe cnfolds her form;
No dainty leisure hath her hands;
Her Jewels are simple ring,
A ribbon binds her hairs smooth band
Yet IN her garments simple grace
Her souls purity you trace
She walks in humble ways OF life
That lend otttimes through gloom and shade,
And cares and crosses not few
Are ON her patient shoulders laid,
Yet smiles and drinks each bitter cup,
And Keeps her brave eyes lifted up,
And homely ways she wrcathes with grace,
Harsh duty turns TO loyinn, zost
And choery hopc and steaufast VIII
Are at her side In work and rest
Yet never dreams she you can spy,
The angel looking from her eyel
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

SUCH RECOMMEND. Timer mistresses
would make better servants. Here is a
model recommend - probably more
truthful than ninety-nine per cent. Of
them The bearer has been in my
house a year-minus eleven months.
During this time she has shown herself
diligent at the house-door; frugal--in
work mindful-of herself; prompt-in
exercise friendly-toward men faith
ful-to her lovers and honest-wben
everything had vanished"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

READ TIE PAPER.-How much more
intelligent and fascinating the majority
of Young ladies would be were they to
give a little more attention to newspaper
rea3iug. We do not mean the flash
papers of the day which are filed with
matter which, if it does no harm, can
certainly do no good, but to newspapers
those which make us familiar with
present character and improvements of
the age. 1t is we'll enough to know
something of the worlds history, but it
is with the present we have mainly to
deal, and we know of no more engaging
trait in lady's character than fair ac-
quaintance with passing events Every
young lady should have an intelligent
opinion on the moral, political and re-
ligious subjects of the times, and the
best, and the only way to find this. is to
read good newspapers diligently.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

One hundred and twenty-one and
three-fourths miles of sidewalk were des
troyed by the Chicago fire. to replace
which little less than one million Of dol
lars will have to be expended.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

FEVER AND AGuE-We fnd the follow
ing in the Cleveland Herald: 1--WE wish
to give very simple remedy for fever
and ague, and wish to emphasize it by
saving that it has, to our knowledge,
proved very efficacious. 1t is simply
common salt. A teaspoonful taken in
water, and teaspoonful deposited inside
the stocking, next the foot, as the chill
is coming on. That's all there is of it I;
but, knowing that it has been efiicacious
in breaking the chill and perfecting a
cure, we put If in our editorial columns,
where no humbug remedy shall ever find
a place, IL we know it.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

IRREGULAR. How many regular
boarders have you, madam ?" asked a
census -taker of lady. Well. really l
can't say as any of 'em is very regular
They stay ont. " 81 mean, madam, how
many steady boarders have you ?"
We'll, really, out Of nineteen, there's
not more'n two that I'd call steady.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
RErrRNINa CALLs. s.-Mnch variety Of

RETURNING CALLS. Ls.-Much variety of
opinion seems to prevail in New York,
says writer, about the time 10 elapse be-
fore returning call. Some ladies tell
me n month, and the shortest period I
have heard is fifteen days. In Paris,
ven must return the first call Of a new
acquaintance within three DAYS, OF be
guilty of great rudeness. Royalty is even
more exacting, as visit from one SOW
ereign to another must be returned with
in few hours.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

A mistress who had sent her servant
TO chapel, had reason to fear that instead
of going all the way there, she had stop
ped with the chap.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

How TO IMPROVE A STIFF CLAY.
H. Olin, Penn Yam, n. Y. tells the Farm
ers' Club he has vineyard in which are
some knolls of stiff clay which he cannot
reduce; has tried barn-yard manure
without effect Would lime be useful
here, and if so how much ? Dr. Trim.
BILE said lime would help to mellow the
soil. but before applying it, it should he
ascertained if the soil needed It, Mr..
Fuller thought it would require so much
lime to effect a mechanical change in the
soil that the quantity might be injurious,
or beyond the limits of practicability.
Lime has been used with good effect in
similar cases to the extent of 300 bushels
per acre.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

An old lady walking with her two
grown daughters on a moonlight hight,
displayed her knowledge of astronomy
by pointing heavenward snd exclaiming
"Oh, my dears, do look at them beauti-
full stars. Juniper and March p
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
JOB PRINTING

OF all kinds neatly executed at the lowest living
prices. Our Office Ia well furnished with mater
ial and stock for this department, and we now
haveexperionced and competon workmen TO use
thom. II you want any printing done You need
not go TO the city, or out of the county for you
can get as good work and as low prices atthis
office az at any other.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08

A Mint Authority-Lamb (or he ough,
to bel.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-12-08
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

one copy ono year In advance, ..,,,,,.,.u 90
~ not paid within three months, s,,,,,,,",. 90
Novariation whatever from these rates.
No taper discontinued until all srrearsgcs
are p-id, except at the option Of the publisher
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-06-28
ORDNANCE No. "A SUGGESTION

ORDNANCE No. 4-A SUGGgsT1ON.
One Of the Finance Committee Of the
Town Council, has called my attention
to supposed error IN my last, Wig: In
relation to the numbering of the sec
tons Of the Charter. % examination
I End discrepancy between the pub
iished Acts Of the Legislature, and the
copy certified By the Secretary Of State
under bis hand and Official seal. The
former was used by the committee, and
they therefore made very natural aud
excusable mistake Ihe latter was used
by me and I was therefore entirely
accurate 10 my statement.
While l an on this subject ! will
offer suggestion to she Finance Com.
mi,tee, which l trust they will 6nd .
convenient. method Of solving an IN.
pleasant difficulty.
The total amouot expected 10 Be
realized from the Especial Tax" OFdi.
nance is about Five Hundred Dollars.
II the committee will substitute "Gross
Proceeds of Sales" for "Nst Proceeds Of
Sales" in their Tax Bill (vhsn they,
come to frame it) and will collect this
:a1 risidly and inpartiaIly, the amount
thus gained will be about double that
lost By the repeal Of Ordiuaaes No. (.
A tax on sales, payable uousbly, OF
even quarterly, is easily ascertaiued,
easily collected, aud falls lightly and
equally upon ell. The merchant mere
ly advances she auount, 4of the :ax.
which is actually paid By the consumer.
The revenue Of the Town from . tax
on sales, arranged as above, Licenses Of
Liquor Dealers, &e., and Che Real Es,sie
Tax, will empty sa&se to pay all the
expenses Of the year. and leave hand
scns snount uhesevish to reduce be
outstanding debt. I. is tsse that The
rate 90 Real Estate is Que Gfth les. By
the terms Of the Charter, than h vas
las. year. Bat . the couneil is
BOW compelled lby the Chsrtsrl to uss
the S,sse Assessment, iussead IT fsheiey
own, ,the result vill bsussh larger, sssa
d tAs reduces ssss, sasa o ~ bslsss.
] an 10. aeuhsfal sbest shd lsgal
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COMM ERCTAL.

SUMTER MARKET, JUNE 27.
~~~~~~C~~ON"N N~~~~~~~~~~>@~~~>~~~
Co,ton-vsfs few bales have changed hands
this week. We quote Strict Middling. Isle.
BAcGN-Sides, l23@lss; Shoulders, loA9
III Hans, Is.
LARD-2o@15c.
FL0UR-Per Dbl. $7@Sl2.
coFFER-Layusyra, 3o@se; java, +o@eu;
Rio, 20@25.
SALT-$2So
sUeAK-Bro~n. l2a@I4; C., 1876; A., II
@00 Crushed, i7@IS.
BAG6ING-?5(G372.
IRON-TIES-S@lo.
h0PE-le@l5.
BATESvILLE SHIRfTNGS-Per bale 93c.
YARN BY THE 3ALE-St soc. Per bunch.
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MAR RlED.

June 18th, 1871, at ths residence Of Charles
Spencer. Esq. by the Rev. W. A. Gregg. Capt.
J. W. STUCKEY to Miss JOANNA RIVERS,
both Of Bishopville, s. C.
At the residence Of the brides father, on the
2lst instant, BY the Rev. W. II. Fleming. Mr..
r. N. FOWLER. Of wiImingtou, n. c., to Miss
LOU P. FOLL0M, daughter Of Benjamin Fol
Folsom, ESQ.,, Of Sumter, sc
In this town, on Wednesday morning. the 14th
instant, by Hon. Judge NJ Mose-. Mr.. BAR
NARD POLLOCK. Of columbis, aud Miss
SELMA SCHwBRIN. eldest daughter Of Mr..
J. SchHcYin, Of Sumier.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-06-28

-Over one thousand crates OF
peaches were shipped from Aiken during
the past week.
The disease of insanityis becom'
ing asusually prsvalsn. in Charleston,
Each day casa more or less aggravated
is ehrouicied.
THE Columbia Paeaiz says {:
There will be q more extensive fruit
crop 10 this State, this season, than for
several years past. Watermelons have
put in an appearance already.
a vessel is expected to arrive at
Charleston from Bremen, in the fall,
with a lot of German passenger immi-
grants. She is apxiously awaited BY
those who ezpec. the arrival Of relatives
and friends.
a Grand Division Of the Sons Of
Temperance for the State Of South Car
oliua was organized in Charleston on
Monday, 18th inst.
The Committee appointed By the
Tax payers Convention to report on the
condition Of the State NOW and since
the war, will meet in the town Of Cam
den. on Wednesday, the 18th Of July
next. at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
"A planter writing from Kershew
County to his factor 10 Charleston says {:
I have had enough rain to make three
crops, and ! am sure that if it has fallen
everywheseI as it has here upon our
svamps, there mus: be falling of 10
the crops. 1t is DOW rarity to use u
plough, and grass is basking in its
glory, almost undisturbed.
The Nevberry Herald says: :"Maj.
c. H. Suber left Newberry on Thursday
last, OF a SUMMONS to attend the Ku
Klux Investigating Committee, sitting
10 Washington. The Major regretted
that the season was not m1re advanced
that he might combine shis business
call with pleasure in contemplation.
He left bis Ku Klux stick behind hin" I"
The closely contested will suit at
New Orleans hinges on the validity Of
the testatrix's mark, she having de-
clared that she "eouId not write," the
opposite party claiming that this is no;
equivalent to saying that she "did not
know how to write"
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eenoe which comes to them through
: Sarious channels of the strong sup
port the progressive Democracy is likely
to to receive in the earnest counsel aud
adhesion of the Chief Justice of the
United States. Conservative feelings Of
this distinguished jurist are, as is uni
versaIIy known, not Of late origin, but
the practical benefits which will accrue
to the country and to the Democratic
party by the open and ardent dissemina:
ton Of them will prove an additional
source of anxiety to the controllin g
political party.
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positions taken Ia my former communl-
cation. / believe they can be fully
sustained. As, however, I have shown
an easy way ont Of the difficulty, !
hope the obnoxious Ordinance will be
repealed aud thus alrecourse to the Law
be avoided.
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come after lis, five and they shallhsVs
passed through the gloomy interval
unsullied by the impurities which en-
compass as on every side. q s
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OFFICE Of COUNTY AUgTa


This omee will be opened on tho l,t cfa
for tie reception of Returns Of Personal p'Ops
held ou ,be lm July, 1871, and will cesS-
open during the month Of July.
Oaly returns Of personal properly are rsesrs
but all sale. or transfers Of Real Estate 81
Serteub r l.t. 1870. must be noted On tsss
Of the return.
The name of the Township in which ihsF'
er,y is held. must also appear on the back d
return.
For the convenience Of those living 10
we.,ern par, of rse Couniy. soHpe'e's
will bs in at,endanee NJ Providence fos ts,
from the 10th July.
Al Bishop, lille and corbe,t's store, partis.
max. return. to myself or sorae eomPc'so, -
~ M the l7,h Jaly. a d for Zen days 'hfs'1
Pauie- re,idiLg in Lynehbu'g. Ss',os
Mn,e.yiile. can mske their 'e'uras to kt.
p. smith, or Mr. W. D. Hiuds. frr n The 1ai
3lst July.
Thu,e who make their returns promptly =
avoid The delay and j..s,lins uhish alv'T1
euppa nirs the alas, dsys' Of TAI rsyiAs =
assessments.
ask the cooperation Of every e'f'fea u
tending this notice so that no one xiA y
penalties By ignorance or eareie'sness'
invite particular stieaiion I" the i0''ss.
extrnc, frun that Act Of the Lesisis's" =
which ,his assessment IS made:
SEcriox III. That absne'er any a1 :, =
shall fail TO make returns to ise Aua w y
c.un,y. within the time prescribed y y
hail Be- the dsty Of the County Aud''s' "e
on the Tax Duplicate, against such iai-
the property charged to him the p's''oe
with 50 per cen. peOal'y thereto. s1esp. : :
- ,;-Lne., OF absence from the Cos"ty,
the true amoust Of property Only 'a'4
charged. rfL.
,oep. N. frum July ist TO Sls'- vpsa
day bu, Sunday and the Alb day Of Sy14 SSy;
$50, Coarty Audh.! !