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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-30
A FISH STORY.

We copy the following good one from
the New Orleans Picayuae
1--WE met boy on the streets, and with
out the ceremony of asking our name, he
exclaimed
"You just orter been down to the river
while ago'
"Why!' we inquired.
Because niger was in there swim
ming, and big catfish came up behind
him and swallowed both his feet, and went
swimming along on top of the water with
him and they came behind another big
fish, and the Niger swallowed his tail,
and the Niger and the two fish went
swimming about.
"Well, then what p
"Why, after a while the Niger swsl-
lowed the fish, and the other fish swal-
| lowed the Niger, and that's the last saw
| of either of them
sonny" said we, with feeling Of
| alarm for the boy, "you are in a fair way
to become the editor of radical paper"
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-30
ORDINANCES,
ORDINANCE NO. ia.

VNDINANUE NO, III. n"
An Ordinance authorizing stay Of execution in
certain cases. ..ub
BE y ordained by the City Council OF the city OF
Cairo:
SECTION l. That 1t shall be the duty Of the rciico
Magistrates Of the city OF Cairo Whenever tne
Clty Attorney of said city may so direct 10 allow
q stay OF execution for any time not esceeahg
forty.eight hours In favor Of any person VINO
ordinance OF said city, and ths City Attorney may
direct such stay Whenever he may LINK c sne ,n
PROVIDED. any person in whose favor stay OF exc
cu.ion IL had Who shall BE- found within the limit
OF the city OF Cairo after the time OF such stsv OF
such stay OF xecution had been granted.
approved June ~ 1aa W.. ,..NanrN Ma,or
u. ], HowIyy, 0ty Clsrk. ie9sdlN
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-30
LIFE INSURANCE.

new and novel system OF Life Insurance 10.
GENTLY introduced by tho
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10
ALL ABOUT THE STATE.

There has been an Injunction served upon
Mr.. Frank Il: Green, restraining him rom col
Letting the Orangeburg taxes.
"A postof1ce has been established at Dixie,
on the Northeastera Railroad. Mr.. NJ. Jacobs
has been appointed postmaster.
The New York Telegram, OF the 4th last,
contains an account Of a difficulty, growing
city to Philadelphia, between August Brown, a
planter, statedio be of Columbia, S. c., andJ.
i. Rollins. o lawyer of Philadelphia, on one
hand and some Of the passengers on the other
aide, in which the former were roughly han
died, alter, 1t Is stated, drawing their weapons.
Major Van Yost, the efficient commander
of the United States forces OF the post OF Co
the post Of Chester, and will leave for that
station as soon as Colonel Black, who succeeds
him at this post, arrives.
The depot at Fish Dam was broken into
on Tuesday night last and nine militia guns,
placed there to be turned over to the person
authorized to receive them, were stolen. No
clue as yet 10 the thieves. .
The Rev. DR.. .Whiteloord Smith lectured
at the Cheraw Lyceum on Thursday upon the
Inequalities OF Lie"
The Rev. Mr.. Needham, q distinguished
BaptlEt minister, Is preaching in Barnwell, and
much interest Is being manifested on the SUBJ
ject of religion.
Jacob Mettze, for many years q resident
OF Blackville, died ct or near Lexington Court
house q short time since, at an advanced age.
The cause Of temperance is furnishing In
Barnwell County. The divisions at Graham's
and Bamberg are daily adding to their ranks,
and at no time before or since the war has
there been a greater reformation.
The Abbeville Press says "As is known
to most OF our readers, the Office Of Mr.. L. II.
Russell, the county treasurer, was entered on
Thursday night of the past week, aud money
and county cheeks to the amount of $4,000
distracted. Both the door Of the office and
the safe were opened with false heys, and
were found open on the following morning.
a package of money containing some $4,000
vas overlooked by the burglars, and was not
taken. Or. Russell, with the aid OF Chief Con-
Stable Hubbard and other officers of the law, is
spaiing no effort to discover the guilty par
ties. Chief Constable Hubbard offers q re-
ward of $4,000 for the recovery Of the money,
with proof to convict, and Mr.. Russell a re-
ward of $500, with len per cent. on the money
racOvore6
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10
Id VS. OF THE STATE.
Acts and Joint Resolutions, Passed by
the General Assembly OF South Caro-
lima, Session of 1s7O-'7I.
10 F 1CIAL Il

-
AN Act to incorporate the Columbia, Walter
boro'andY emassee Railroad Company.
SECTION l. Be it enacted By the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the State oil
South Carolina, now met and sitting in Gerer-
al Assembly, and by the authority Of tho
same:
That John W. Burbridge, John T. Jennings,
". NJ. Thomas, J. s. Glover, Burrel Sanders,
William Drifae, G. D. Richardson, Edward
Holmes, O. P. Williams, George F. Mc1ntyle,
NJ. j. Maddocks, A. F. O'Brien. Caleb Sauls,
E. P. Holmes, Robert Smalls, N. B. Myers, J.
j. Klein, aud their associates and successors,
are hereby constltu ted a body petite and cor.
porate, by the name and style Of the Columbia,
WATERFORD and Yemassee Railroad Company.
Sec. 2 That the said company is hereby
authorized to construct q railroad from the
Town Of Branchville, in nearly as direct a line
as possible. to the Town Of. WATERFORD, and
from thence to some point on the Savannah and
Charleston Railroad, as near as possible to the
town Of Yemassee, on the said railroad.
Sec. 8. That for the purpose Of raising the
capital stock OF the said company, it shall be
lawful to open books in the town Of Walter
boro' under the direction of John w. Bur-
bridge, J. s. Glover and William Drift. OF the
city of Charleston. under the direction Of John
L. Jennings, William NJ. Thomas and E.. P.
Holmes at the city of Columbia, under the
direction Of George F. Mcintyre, G. D. Rich
ardaou and Edward Holmes, for the purpose of
receiving subscriptions to an amount not ex-
ceediDg one million Eve hundred thousand
dollars, in shares OF one hundred dollars each,
for the purpose Of constructing the railroad
provided for by this act.
SEC. 4 That the times and places for re-
ceiving such subscriptions shall be fixed by
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10
THE COTTON

NEW YORK, April 9.
The cotton movement for the week shows q
falling off In receipts, as compared with last
week. The receipts are over three thousand
below last week, when the total was the
smallest for any one week since the early part.
of October, 1870. The exports are large for
the season, and this week they are about, one
third greater than for the corresponding week
last year. The receipts at all ports for the
week. amount to 67,5I3 bales. Less rain has
fallen at the South during the week, and the
weather is generally warm and dry. The eI.
ports from all ports for the week have been
9o,46l bales. The total exports for the expired
portion of the cotton year are 2,37O,550. The
stock at all the ports is 555, 2Os bales. The
stocks at the interior towns are $500 bales:
The stock of cotton in Liverpool amounts to
$1,000 bales; Of cotton aloat for Great
Britain, $40, 600 bales.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10
NEW e. RACES.
NEW ORLEANS, April s.

NEW OII1EASS, April O.
at the spring meeting of the Metaire
Jockey Club to-day, the attendance was large.
The track was in excellent condition. The
first race, Bingaman stake, three year olds,
two miles, thousand dollars added, was won
BY Foster, beating Defender, Annette, Ida
Gresom, John Mcdonald and Kattlen.; Time,
s:B6-within three-quarters OF a second of the
fastest two miles on record. Second race,
club purse. of five hundred dollars, mile and a
halt, was won by Johnson, beating Bayonet,
Deringer, Alaska, Bob Simmons, Wood6urn
and Victory: same order. Time, i2;4s{. Third
race, one thousand dollars, three miles, was
won by Pilgrim, beating Mamie Douglas,
Donovan, Morgan and Scout; same order.
Time, 5:334. The favorlte won the first race
the best on record. W. q. Johnson, winner Of
the second race, sold for seven dollars in q
three hundred dollar pool. Racing will be
rssunsd on Tuesday, and continue during the
week.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10

aE-
broken down In health and spirits by Chronic
Dyspepsia, or suffering from the terrible exhaus-
ton which follows the attacks Of acute disease,
the testimony OF thousands who have been raised
az by a miracle from a similar state OF prostra-
ton by HoSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS, Is q
sure guarantee that by the same means you, too,
| may be strengthened and restored. But to tho e
who stand in peril Of epidemlcs, to all who, by
reason OF exposure, prlvalions, and uncongelial
| climate or unhealthy pursuits, may at any mo-.
ment be stricken down, this paragraph is most
particularly and empha.icauy addressed. You.
who are thus situated, are profered an absolute
safeguard against the danger that mepaces you.
Tone and regulate tie system with this harmless
medicinal stimulant and Alternative, aud you Will!
be forearmed against the maladies whose seeds
fioat around you In the air unseen. HOSTEL.
TER STOMACH BIrTERS are not only a stan.
dard toulc aud Alternative throughout the United
States, but they are accredited by the certificates
Of The most distinguished citizens Of the Union,
to the people OF all other lands. In Canada, Aus.
tralia, and The West Indies, they are gradually
taking the place Of all other stomGchics, whether
native or foreign, and as surely rs truth is pro.
gresslvc and demonstration oyerthrows doubt,
they will eventually supersede every other in
v~igorans and restorative now employed in
medicinal practice. aprS-D&CG
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the commissioners in the Town OF WATERFORD,
or a majority of them, and shall be advertised
for thirty days in one or more newspapers OF
this State; and the books for receiving such
subscriptions shall be kept open for sixty days
at each OF the places where the same shal be
opened.
SEC. S. That on each share of the stock sub.
scribed the subscriber shall pay to the COM
missioner receiving such. subscription the
sum of6Ye dollars, who shall deposit the same
in some national bank. aud no subscription
shall be valid without such payments; and at
the expiration of the time hereby prescribed
for keeping open the books, the said commits
sioners shall make q return of the subscrip-
tons taken by them, and the sums paid there
on, to the commissioners 10 the Town Of Wal
terboroi'.
Sec. 6. That when the sum OF two hundred
and fifty Thousand dollars shall be subscribed
in the manner herein prescribed, the said COM
pany Elay meet and organize, at such time and
place as may be designated by majority OF
The commissioners therein named for the Town
ri WATERFORD, due notice having first been
given.
Sec. Z. That for the purpose OF organizing
and forming this Company, all the powers con-
ferred by the original charter of the Northeast
ern Railroad Company in the commissioners
therein named, shall be vested in the commits
sionsrs named in this act, each subscriber
being entitled to a vote for each share OF stock
Provided, That nothing herein contained shall
be so construed az to exempt the said com.
pany from the payment OF taxes, OF to pledge,
by way of endorsement or otherwise, the
credit or the funds OF the State of South Caro-
Ina in aid of the construction of eeid road.
SEC. 8. That said company shall have the
right to build bridges acroes navigable rivers !:
Provided, They shall put in good and sufficient
draws, and shall construct necessary stations
and turnouis, with one or more tracks to the
road, with such gauge as shall correspond to
that of the South Carolina Railroad, and may
cooperate with such road or roads as may be
chartered by the State of South Carolina; form
ing but one road, at their discretion: Provided,
That the said road shall be commenced within
one year, and completed within five years after
the passage of this act, or the charter thereof
shall be forfeited And provided, further, That
said road shall be subject to the provisions of
an act entitled "Ar Act to declare the mapner
by which the lands or the right of way
over the lands, of persons or corporations
may be taken Ior the construction and uses OF
railways and other works of internal improve
ment,' ratified September %, A. D. 1871. !
Approved March z, .1S71.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10
VIEW YoRK BANK STATEMENT

NEW YORK, April 9.
The Bank Statement shows a decrease IN
loans OF nearly q million; in specie Of nearly
two and a half millions; in LEGAL lenders Of
over " and a quarter millions, and in de-
posits of over six and a quarter millions Of
dollars.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10

ns-BATCRELOR'S HAIR DYE.-THIS
SUPERB HAIR DYE is the best in the a%1orld-per-
fectly harmless, reliable and instantaneous. No
disappointment. No ridiculous tints or unpleas-
ant odor. The genuine ". A. BACHELORS HAIR
DYE produces IMMEDIATELY a splendid Black
or Natural Brown. Does not stain the skin, but
leaves the hair clean. soft and beautiful. The
only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by all Drug.
gists. Factory No. 10 Bold street, New York.
Ian23-mwf1yr
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10

been heretofore given, defauiters to be fined
two dollars (s2) for each days failure to work
as potifed, the fines to be collected by the
county commissioners, and paid into the
treasury for the use of said county.
Sec. 5. That the bridges mentioned in the
third section of this act be completed during
the first and second months from the COM
msncement of construction Of. said road.
Approved March 9, 1871.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10
WHAT THE CLERK OF THE
WEATHER SAYS.

WASHINGTON, April 0.
It is probable that warm and cloudy weather
will, on Monday, be experienced very gene
rally oTer the country east Of the Mississippi,
with somewhat d diminishing barometric pres
sure, and a. lower temperature north Of the
nh;o
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10

~~<~~~
@- IMPORTANT TO SUFFERERS
FROM NERVOUS EXcITEMENT.-A gentleman
residing In Grammercy Place, New York, (whose
name 1t would not be proper to men;lon,) was
suffering terribly about three weeks ago from the
effects Of dissipation. He could not sleep, vomit-
ed frequently, was tornented by horrible fancies,
and could not keep a limb still. oplates made
him worse. While In this condition he was visited
by q friend, who advised him TO try PLANTATION
BlTrERS as an snodyne, stomachic aud tonic.
"No use,' Said the sick man, despondingly; 'noth.
ing will save me. I'm o gone CASE" "Pshaw -
said his friend; "you're worth forty dead men
yet! I'm going to doctor you now" So saying,
he put on his hat, and going to the nearest drug.
gist's, presently returned with o bottle Of the
Bitters, of which he administered 8 dose forth
with. 1t had a soothing, cheering. tran quillIztng
effect. For a week thereafter the gentleman
continued to take the tonic regularly, according
to the directions, and at the end Of that time was
able TO return to business In sound health, and
with a clear Intellect. This Information Is furn-
isshed by Alexander T. Mlnthrom, OF Morrisanla,
who will confirm 1t II addressed by mail.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-10

Av ACT to to authorize and require the Count,
Commissioners of Barnwell County to estab
l;sb q road from Bhckville 10 A%llendale.
SEC. /. Be 1t enacted by the Senate and House
OF Representatives OF the State Of South Caro-
lima, now met and sitting in General Assembly
and by the authority Of the same
That the county commissioner Of Barnwel
County be. and they are hereby, authorized
empowered and required to lay out, make and
keep in repair a public road leading fror
BIackvllle to Allendaie, and crossing the Big
ssl.kahstchie Swamp. just above the entrance
Of Hercules Creek.
Sec. g. That said courty commissioners
shall appoint a competent person to survey
and lay out said road, and, as soon thereafter
as practicable, cause he same TO be con.
slructed.
SEC. 8. That in the construction of this
road contemplated by the previous sections
Of this act, should there be necessity for the
erection Of bridges, the county commissioners,
on she recommendation of the surveyor o!
said road, shall cause public notice to be given,
with the specifications required, ana award
the building OF the same to the lowest bidder;
Provided, however, Said bidder shall file his
bond with the proper officers, in double the
amouns of the contract, for the faithful carry
ing out Of it's provisions.
Sec. 4. That thu county com missioners be
further authorized and required to order out
oil nereona liable to mad duty rasidin % within
four miles of the line Of said road as created,
excepting those living in incorporated towns J
to perform three days work in each month Oh
said road until its completion to the s~atisfae-
ton of the county commissioners, commenc.
ing ths first month after the passage Of this
act, notice to be given by the county commits
sionere in the manner that such notices have
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BLOODY WORK AT A R
DESPERATE FIGHTING ON zHURs
DAP AND FRIDAY.

Crushing; Out the Rebellious
Reds-Famfne Fighting for the YER
sailles Government-Bravery of the
regular Troops at the Bridge of Neu-
iIly-The Collapse OF h snsurrection
Imminent.
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NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD COM
IN PANY. 80.
! &BWN@a@ se

- CHARLESTON, 8. O., February II, 1871.
Trains leave Charleston Daily at u u. and -
F. Ii.
Arrive at Charleston 1880 AN. Mondays ex.-
cepted) and $50 P. II. -,
Train does not leave Charleston $3.50 P. H., Sun
DAYB.
Train leaving at u n. makes through connec-.
ticn to New York, via Richmond and Acqula
Creek only, going through IN ~ hours, WITHOUT
DETENTION ON SUNDAYS, III
Passengers leaving BY $50 T. n. Train have
choice OF route, via Richmond and Washington,
or via Portsmouth and Baltimore. Those leavtngt
FRIDAY by this Train lay over on SUNDAY 10 Ball.
tImore. Those leaving on SATURDAY remain SUM-
DAY In Wilmington, NJ - -
This Is the cheapest, quickest and most pleasant
route to Cincinnati, Chicago and other points
West and Northwest, both. Trains making close
connections at washington with Western trains
OF Baltimore and 0 hio Railroad.
i'''- s. 8. SOL0M0NS,
. a-Jt Engineer and superintendent. )
p. L. GLEAPoR, General Ticker Agent. n
feb11-12moB
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JOINT RESOLUTION to authorize State treasurer
to reissue to W. B. Pringlc, executor of Mrs.
Bertha STRIVING, certificate ofEState stock.
Be it resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the State of South Caro-
lima. now met and sitting in General Assembly,
and by the authority of the same
That the State treasurer be, and he.i s here
by, authorized to reissue to VIM. B, Psingle,
executor of Mrs. Bertha SkiIying, deceased,
certificate of stock of the same amount, pay
able at the same time, and bearing the same
interest as those lost or destroyed:
Certificate No. 10, issue OF 1856, for construc-
tion of new State capitol for $3.50; and that
the said VIM. B. Pringle is hereby required to
deposit with the State treasurer q bond legally
executed in the penal sum of. one thousand
nine hundred dollars, to indemnify the State
against loss.
Approved March 2, 1871.
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Ean6 Aaenries.
TINE SOUTH CAROLINA LAND AM
IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION.

~~~
NHE SOUTH CAROLINA LAND AND
IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION.
The undersigned have entered into an associa-
ton for the purpose Of introducing IMMIGRANTS
INTO SOUTH CAROLINA, and producing homes
for the same.
They propose to establish Agencies In the prin.
clpsl cities of Europe, and In the North aud the
Northwest, and assist Immigrants In coming to
our State where they have homes provided, and
aid them In becoming permanent settlers upon
the soil.
They request their friends throughout the State
to place such OF their Lands and Real Estate at
their disposal as will make suitable homes for Im.
migrants at the lowest credit prices, say for a Pc
Rod Of five years, which the undersigned will IN.
tertake to advertise and sell, charging the OWL
ers a reasonable commission for the sale.
Circulars will be prepared and distributed ex.
planning more In detail our plans.
CENTRAL OFFICE ACADEMY uF MUSIC,
Corner King and Market streets,
CHARLESTON, So. Ca.
BUTLER, CHADWICK, GARY i G {. :
REFERENCES:
Gen. Wade Hampton, Hon. James Chestnut,
Hon. J., p. Carroll, Gen. Jno. 8. Preston,
Hon. B. F. Perry, Gov. A. g.. hagrath,
Gov. II. L. Bqnham, Hon. W. .. Simpson,
Gen. Johnson Hagood, Andrew simonds, Esq,
Hon. Armistead Burt, Hon. Geo. A. Trenholm,
Hon. ]. B. Campbell, Gov. Jno. L. Manning.
mar28-lmo
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MATTERS IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. April s

WASHINGTON, ApTll D.
The judiciary committee had a very long
session. 1t is understood they have made some
amendments to- the House Ku-Klux bill, but
details have not TRANSFERRED.
Senator Morton serenaded Grant and Colfa1
On the stand both Morton and .Coltax, In
speeches, nominated Grant, for President in
1872.
WASHINGTON, April 0.
The proceeding Of the judiciary committee
yesterday has been kept secret. A very re-
liable statement, however, is to the effect thai
the bill has been amended in.several respects
80 as to make it more in accordance with Ju'
dicial tests. Efforts to make punishments FOL
low more speedily upon the heel OF offences
failed. The bill as amended is not more strln'
gent, but only more in accordance with the
legal logic than the House bill.
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An ACT to require the State treasurer to pay
county treasurers the apportionment of the
State school fund for their respective coun-
ties, and for other purposes.
SECTION l.. Be IL enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives, Of the State Of South
Carolina, now met and sitting IN General Az
sembly, and BY the authority of the same:
That within fifteen (15) days after the ap-
portionment by the State superintendent Of ed
ucation ofthe State schooltund, and the annual
taxes, collected by the State for the support of
schools, required by section II of an act emit
tied can act to establish and maintain a sYs.
tenn of free common schools for the State of
South Carolina" approved February 18th,
1870, the State treasurer shall pay the several
county treasurers the apportionment of the
fund and taxes aforesaid. belonging to their
respective counties, according to the certificate
of the State superintendent Of education.
Sec. 2. That the several county tressurers
shall retain all the poll tax collected in their
respective countless and it is hereby made the
duty of the said county treasurers, in collect
ing the poll tax, to keep an account of the e1-
act amount of said tax collected in each parish
or township in his county, and the poll tax col
lected therein shall be expended for school
purposes in the parish or township from which
1t was collected.
Sec. 8. Any violation Of this act by the State
or county treasurers shall constitute, and it is
hereby declared q misdemeanor, and en- con-
yiction thereof the said State and county treas
urers shall pay a fine Of not less than $500 nor
more than $4,000, to be used for school purpo-
ses in the county suffering from such violation
of this act, or Imprisonment, in the discretion
OF the court.
Approved the Let day Of March, A. D. 1871.