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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-12-30


Cross-examined by MIR. Wilson,
don't know exactly the day of the M Oh th.
1t was n moonlight night, and on Fri
day. knew him by his voice. knew
the crowd came from Ebenezer; to be
certain. they did. They said they come
from hell aud from North Carolina; but
who's in hell or North Carolina that
knows Abram? DR.. Avery did have
my two sous arrested and bound over to
keep the peace; but I didn't have any
hard feelings towards him. There is
nobody with voice like DR.. Avery in
that neighborhood, except his father,
and ho is dead. DIR. Avery always
treated me like gentleman and I him !;
but it was this Radical thing that was
the matter and Scott's guns, and I never
had ono Of Scott's guns in my life.
Emeline Broomfleld, coiored, was
next sworn. She said-I am the wife of
Abram Broomield. The Ku Klux came
to my house, somo time in March, on 8
Friday night. Mr.. BroomGeld had been
lying out for month, but was taken
with pains, and came in on this night.
L had poulticed his arms and shoulders,
and laid down to sleep. The barking of
the dogs awoke me. | said to Broom
field, it's Ku Klnx. Bloomfield jumped
out aud ran behind the house, over the
fence. They came mp. and a negro,
Hampton Avery, called for Broomfield.
[ told him that Broomfield was not
there. They asked me- about Abram
Broomfeld being the President of the
Union League. aud having SCOTS mill
tia guns. | told thcm Abrgm was not
President OF the League. nor did he
have any guns. They found Sam.
Sturgis up stairs; jerked him down, beat
him about, and Dr. Avery put rope
around his neck. I saw his crippled
hand then. recognized DR.. Avery by
his moustache and his crippled hand. It
is his left hand, aud I noticed that he
used only his right hand. He didn't
speak in his natural voice, but every
now and then word or two would crop
out from his outlandish talk.
Cross-examined by Mr.. Wilson-Dr.
Avery was disguised in red gown; had
O false face on. but nav tho whiskers
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-12-30

miles; there was no interference in the
election there. didn't know that the
organization was disbanded in the fall
after 1 left; never heard of it after
wards. There was no constitution that
l know Of, and only two officers-a
Cyclops, or chief, and q Scribe. never
heard of any raid by tho association, or
of any Interference with voting, aud
never heard anything whatever OF the
association after 1868. Don't know that
it was in existence at NIL in 1869, 10 or
II.
Lawson Is. Davis was the next witness
examined. H0 said: reside in York
County, sixteen miloS West from York
vile; have lived there two years 1
Joined the ku kluX Klan in January
last at my house, aud heard the constitu-
ton read. remember that opposition
to the thirteenth, fourteenth and fif-
teenth amendments to the constitution
was specified; that there was u clause
saying that We were on the side of JUS
tlce, humanity and constitutional liberty,
as bequeatlied to us in it's purity by our
fore-fethers, and another pledging our
protection to widows and defenceless
females. ! was told that res joining
the Invisible Empire of the South,
which had no connection with the Ku
Klux Klan, or with the raiding and
killing that had been going on. But
after joined l found that the objects
were tho same. The plan of action do
cided upon was, in case any person was
reported to the order as person to be
raided on. the person WAS first warned
to dcsist from his nlal-praotices: if he
continued, then a second visit was paid
him, and lie instructed to leave the
country. If he did not obey, he was
then to bo killed. I know OF Jerry
Adams and Charley Good being whip
ped by the khan OH account OF their
Radical principles. Charley Good was
afterwards killed by Wesley Smith, Wm.
Smith, William White and Leandor
Spencer. Charley Good was black
smith. and the begt in the neighborhood.
l knew nothing against hiM. .to had
been member Of militia company,
but told mo that ho had left it and given
up his gun, because he didn't want his
neighbors to think hard of him.
MIR. Wilson stated that his client de-
MED any connection whatever with the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
Use Renne's Pain Killing
MAGIC OIL.
SIT Works like O Charm"

RRADER-
Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Headache
kenne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil cures Toothashe.
henne's Pain-Kiiiing Magic OH cures Neuralgia.
kenns's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Cholera.
kenne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures heum att m
keDne's Pain Kiillng Magic Oil cures Lameness
Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil curesskin Disease
Some folks seem to be proud of telling how
ELAINE their shoulders are of "my criok in the
bsck"-or, "I have got the soiatiea'-and de-
light in Dragging that nothing can cure me =
but when we get such "awful felix's" to use Rem
mes Pain-Killtng Magic Oil, faithfully; we
not only cure their lameness aud charm away
their pains, but actually take all that kind Of
"brag out of them" and they frankly own nm.
and say it works like ehaEmi"
Ne- Sold by sill Druggists, Merchants Grocers
It 10 pat up in three sises, and called Trial
siEe, "Mediam size," and Large Family Size.
bottles. VIM REKNE
Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer,
je6-d&wsow1y Pitts6eld. Mass.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by G. K. Bard.
Grocer, Rock Island.
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SYPHILIS CURED.

DR. BoHANNAN's Vegetable Syphilis
- Cure" Ia warranted to permanently cure
SYPHILIS" in sill its stagss-Primsry, Sec
ondary and Tertiary, and will positively eradi,
cate the last vsstige Of the Disease from the sys-
tenn. Those having tae syphilitio poison lurking
in their blood, concealed from observation, In it:
constitutional form, thereby jeopsrdixing the
health and happiness OF another, as we'll as thai
of their offspring, should make immediate use o.
this medicine, and be CURED FOB LIFE
Price Five Dollars. Sent TO any address. SOLD
only at DR.. O. A. Bohannsn's Office, No. 6l!
North Fifth street, ST. Louis, No.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
sAMARxEAM's GIFT,

For diseases arising from indiscretion, is the
only remedy that can be depended on. Cures in
two to four days. Purely vegetable. Has been
used during the war in the hospitals, and rOcom-
mended by the Surgeon Of the Fifth New York
Volunteers. No Balsam oepaiba, no smell from
the breath, no exposure in going into the shops
Of quAcks. Male packages e2,0O; female $500.
Sent by mail to any address; also sold by drug
gists.
oEAs. BEESsK, corner Illinois and Market
street, Agent for Rock Island.
moh8dWIy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29

1T PUZZLES MANY

GA- Why we give the samaritsn'S Boot and
Herb Juices free of charge until cured in bad
cases of sorofuls, Syphilis, Ulcers, Sores and
diseases arising from an impure state of the
blood. weexplAin why. First, thousands b ave
given up all hopes of ever being cured, having,
they think, tried every thing, and therefore,
will not spend another cent. Now, rs !he med
icine is sure thing, we get those cases and
cure them, then get our money, SO getting paid
is only a question of q little time. Persons
avAiling themselves Of our offer are requested
when not known, TO furnish security or refer.
encs that they will pay when cured.
DESMOND CO., Proprietors,
9l5 Race street, PhiIAdelphia.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
RATCHRLoR,s HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye Is the best in the
world: the only true and perfect Dye; harmless,
reliable, instantaneous no disappointment no
ridiculous tints remedies the evil effects Of bad
dyesj invigOratss and leaves the lair soft and
beautiful, Black or Brown. Sold By all Drug
gists and Perfumers, and properly applied at
BatchelOrs Wig Fsosory, No. 10 Bond street,
New York. ies.dyv
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
JackSOn'S Catarrh Snuff.
AND TROCHE POWDER.

A delightful and pleasant remedy in
CGtarrh, Headache, Bad Breath, Asthma,
HOarseness, Bronchitis, Coughs,
Deafness, de-,
And all diseases resulting from ooldsin
The Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.
This remedy does not "Dry up catsrrh but
LOOEENs 1t frees the head Of ell offensive
matter, quickly removing bad breath and heal
ache; ALLAYs and soOrHEs the BURNING HEAT
in catarrh; lie mild and agreeable in Its effects
that 1t positively
CURES WITHOUT sNEEZING!
As 8 TRocHE PowDER 10 pleasant to the taste
and never nauseates; whom swallowed, instantly
gives TO the Throat and Vocal orgAnss
Delicious Sensation Of Coolness d Comfort.
1t IL the best Voice Tonic in the world
Try it Safe, Reliable and only IS osats.
Sold by druggists, or mailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON & 90, Propfs,
Philadelphia.
Van Setback, Stevenson & Reed Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. oet2B-d&v6m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
SEMINAL Weakness CURkD.

DR.. BOHANNAN'S VEGETABLE Gu
RATIVE" permanently cures sil forms Of Sper-
matorrhsa" or Seminal Weakness" in from two
to seven weeks time. 1t restores Lost Power
and brings back the ''Y oathful vigor" of those
who have destroyed it by sexual excuses or evil
practices. Young men suffering from the effects
OF that dreHdfuliy destructive habit Of Self
Abuse cAH use this medicine with the assurance
of speedy and Permanent cure. This remedy
has been used by old DR.. BohAnnan in his pri-
vate practice for over thirty years and has never
failed in curing even the worst cases. Price 81
per package. Sent to any address free from
obssrvation). Sold only at DR.. O. A. Bohan.
mans Office, No, $40 North Fifth stree, St Loul,
No. Established In 1887.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
CERTAIN CURE FOR PILES

DR. BOHAENAN's "PiIe Ointment" 10 guar
snteed certain cure for Piles, no matter what
form or how long stan ding, in from three 10 five
days. Price one dollar. Sent TO any address
by mail fifteen cents extra for postage. Sold
only at DR.. O. A. Bohannan's office, No. 6le n.
Fifth street, St. Louis, No. Established in 1887
mch23 dw1v
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29

Maguire'S
SARSAPARILLA BII'lERS
lWIrH IRoN.l


The lest BLOOD, STOMACH AND LIvxR Medi-
cine ever offered to the public. It is very agree
able TO the taste and will not affect the teeth as
Iron preparations generally do.
What IL toiH do 1T viii be found vastly su-
perior to any Of the Calissya and Iron extsn-
siyeiy used for invigorating the system. 1t will
make blood; likewise thicken it. 1t will restore
the pale and EN- eciated the weak and debilitsted
to color, flesh, health and strength ia an incred
IDLY short time. It viii siren gIhen the nursing
mother and increase the flow of milk, sse bene-
nt the child at the breast and prevent many OF
| the complaints to which children subject in
| infancy. 1t will tend TO restore the eyesight
when impaired by continued application in read
ing, writing or sewing, by strengthening the op.
| tic nerves. 1t will give vitality to the mental
faculties when depressed by close con fnement 70
study or business pursuits, and prevent nervous
| headaches. Ii will purify the blood and pre-.
vent the breaking out of boils, pimples and other
erupt'ons caused by poverty of blood. Ii vii
restore the genital organs, when weak, TO .
healthy condition, regulate the menstrual period
also relieve debility caused by summer heat OIL
excessive prespir alton.
single trial will prove onelusively that W
have not over-estimsted the value Of this excel
| lent medicine.
| Price, $l.0e per bottle.
j. q c. MAGUIRE,
| Cheaist and Druggists, Sole Proprietors,
| ST. LOUIS
Also proprietors of Magaire's celebrated Benz
| PLANT, q sure cure for Disrrhea, Dysentery
| Cholera Morbus and the AsiathC Cholera. Al
orders from responsible parties promptly Allied
mch27dwly
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MEDICAL.
rae BRIDAL CHAMBER.

EssAYs FOR YOUNG MIN. on Grsat So
t. cial Evi and Abuses, which interfere with
MARRIAGE, with sure means Of relief fos th'
Erring and Unfortunate, diseased and debilita-
ted. Gent IN sealed letter envelopes, free o.
charge.
Address, HOWARD SAsITARY AID AssooIA
TIoE, No. South Ninth Street, Philadelphia
Pc. janlT-dw3n
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mo nroRz roox-xRA7s /.

This is the cry Of thousands who have had
their heads poisoned and their hair lined by the
LEAD and sULPHER denominations with which
spectators have sought TO supescede true,
wholesome, amp perfect Dye.
CristadOrO's Excelsior Hair Dye.
has had its sailed doubled by these nsfariOus at
tsmPts at competition. Fromevery State, County
City, and Township in the Union orders for this
Standard Dye and continually pouring in,
IT NEVER MISSES FIRE,
but always produces the shade desired, and is
Immediate in its effects. The NEST delightful
dressing to use after dyeing the hair, is
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29

a Medical Treatise of thirsy-two pages, sent
postpaid, 90 receipt Of two three cent postage
stamps. Address
jss-d&wly II. D. La oroix, AIbaay, MI
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29
"Bohannan's Female Regulator IS

4 n infallible remedy for all distractions of
y the Monthly Periods" from colds or other
causes. certain cure it Is Womans best
friend. Price Five Dollars. Sent to any ad :
dress with full ana complete directions, etc For
sale only al DR.. C. A. BohannAn's Office, No. 6l9
North Fifth street, between Washington avenue
and Green, west side, St. Louis, Mo.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29

Va DR.. BOHANNAN'S Treatise On Spec
ial Diseases" which fully explain the nature,
causes, sy mptoms, etc., of "SpermstOrrhea" or
Seminal " eakness," and all the evils resulting
from Self Abuse, and impediments to marriage
generally. Also, valuable inform alton en- other
Delicate subjects. Sent Free to address in q
Main sealed envelope
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-29

| ~ Diseases in @ short time, either in Male or
| Female charges low fees uses no Mercury.
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Dir. BOnANNAN

Office No. 6l9 North Fifth street, between
Washington Ave- and Green streets),
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Established IN ct. louis 1897.
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viii be given to any person who can produce
% many genuine permanent cures as DR.. Gal
fagher's Great Vegetable Pile Cure. It 10 prepared
expressly TO cure Bleeding, Blind, liberated OF
Itching Piles, and for no other purpose. Hun
dreds Of Physicians recommend 1t In their prac-
tice. 1t has cured permanently cases Of over
~ years standing. Sold by Druggists generally
Prepared solely by b. =. GALLAGHER, No. sos
Moth Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
John Bsngston, Druggist, Agent for eli Of Dr..
Gslls6Asr's preparations.
fsh2o-dea
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02
MELVILLE CoTTLE, Register.

Notice Is hereby given to whom it may concern, that
application will be made by John Copeland to the Gov
Of the United States for Patent to the following
described Placer Gold Mining Claim viz Known as the
Elton Placer Mining Claim situated in the Gold Springs
Mining District in the County of Tuolumne State Of CALI
ornia being bounded the North by unoccupied land
On the East South and West by land claimed by l. F. Jar
Wis and particularly described follows to wits On
Surveyed land being the 3ofN AofN fractional
of Section 2, 20 acres and W Il Of $ OF frac-
NEL Of Section 5. 10 acres, all in Township 2 IL
Mount Diablo Meridian containing Forty Of land
said claim being still particularly described in the
diagram filed with said application.
All persons holding any adverse claim thereto here
by required present the before the Register and
Receiver OF United States Land Office at Stockton Cafor.
MIA within Ninety days from the date OF posting and publ
cation hereof
Dated,on the ground, July 9, 1871.
JOHN COPELAND.
July Is. ISL -3rn
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02
fCopy OF Notice Po.tcd on ,hc Clnim.l

M Office is hereby given TO whom may concern that
~ application will be made by Anthouey Lowell to
the Government Of the United States for Patent to the
following described Placer Gold Mining Claim viz known
the Lowell Placer Mining Claim situated about mile
west of Columbia, in the Columbia Mining District, In
agricultural land claimed by boyle and others the north,
by agricultural and claimed by Mrs Graham the east,
by the naves Placer Mining Claim the SOUTH and by
agricultural lands claimed by Fonda the west, and
more particularly described follows iowit On sur
veyel land, being the w Il Of Il of section Is,
Township NORTH range Ii east Mount Diabo Base and
Meridian in the district lands subject sale at the u
S. Land Office Stockton, California and containing 40
Said claim being still particularly described
in the diagram filed with sad application.
All persons holding adverse claim thereto hereby
required to present the before the Register and Re-
cever of the u s. Land Office at Stockton California.
within ninoy days from the date of posting and pubca
ton hereof.
Dated al Columbia California July 21st. 1871.
jy29-3 ANTH0NEY LOWELL, Applicant.
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02
FOR PATENT To A
Placer Mining Claim.
(No. 86.)
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

o1VcKVUn OaIIUIIIIa, July q IT. IoII'
a NTH0NEY LOWELL, having filed his application IA
"A this Office for Patent to Mining CLAIM, and the
law and instructions in such provided having been
complied WITH II Is hereby ordered that the annexed
ce OF such application be published for ninety days In
the Union democrat )" newspaper published nearest
the location of said claim Sonora Tuoumne County,
State of California.
MELVILLE COTTLE, Register.
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02
FOR A PATENT TO A
Mining Claim.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Stockton, Cal. July 10, 1871. )
n DIN COPELAND having filed his application IN this
- Office for Patent to Mining Claim. and the law and
instructions in such provided having been complied
with il is hereby ordered that the annexed Notice Of such
application be published for Ninety days in the Union
Democrat newspaper published nearest the location Of
said Claim at Sonora, Tuolumne County, State Of Caor
mia.
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02
limited STATES OF AMERICA. STATE


u of Californa.-U. S. Land Office City Of stockton
Notice and Citation before The Register Receiver Of the
Stockton Land Office Whereas Gi vann Battise Ratio Of
Tuolumne County. did, the oath day of July 1871.
apply TO the Register of the Upited States Land Once
Stockton California, to enter agricultural Land,
the Il and Il of 4, and Z Il Of 8 w "
of section No. y. Township No. NORTH range No II
Mount Diablo Meridian portion Of the same hav.
ing been returned by the United States Deputy Sur
veyor mineral lands, portion upon which adavits
have been filed alleging the land to be mineral aud
upon which the following persons have Claims John
Harrington, mineral claimant TO the s X of N n OF
SCI and q Of 4 of N Z "a of Sc II. and 8
Il Of Wa of 4, section q, Township No.
north range Ne. IA east.
Therefore, in compliance with instructions Of the Com
missioner of the General Land Once, 1t Is hereby
dered that on the 2Oth day Of September. A. d.
1871. at 10 o'clock A. NJ, you, John Harrington,
and each and every person claiming the above
toned LAID part Thereof appear before in the
U. S. Land ONCE in the city of Stockton with your
witnesses prepared TO testify the mineral
mineral character Of the above mentioned land any
rart thereof, and show cause, If any there be, why
Giovanni Batiste Ratio should allowed 70 enter
the aforesaid Land certain portions of the same.
Herein fail not. the said land will be awarded 70
Giovanni Pattiste Ratio upon his furnishing thu proper
proof Of compliance with the presumption law:
Witness cur hands this oath day Of July 1871.
MELVILLE COrTLE, Register
au5.6v OTIS PERRIN, Receiver
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02

A member of the Arkansas Legislature. Ia
speaking of an extravaganza appropriation,
Indignantly exclaimed: Gentlemen talk
about adequate compensation of public ser
wants." Why. sir. during the late war Twas
in thirty-seven battles, was wounded thirteen
times in the cause of the South, and the en-
tire pay received was $50 in Confederate
money, every cent of which l gave for one
glass Of old rye whisky"
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02

HEAvINc TuE LEAp.-The steamer Fanny
was coming down the Upper Mississippi,
loaded with pig-lead. As she was going over
a shoal place. the pilot gave the signal to
heaye the lead. The only man forward ct
the time was green Irishman.
"Wby don't you hesve the lead ~
SIS it to heave the lead, your honor3
Where to?"
"Overboard. you blockhead ~
The lrishmsn snatched up one Of the pigs
of lead and threw it overheard the mate, in
endeavoring to prevent him, lost his balance,
and fell into the river.
The Captain, running to the edge of the
deck, asked "Why don't you heave the
lend. and sing out how much water there
is?"
1.-THE lead is heaved, your honor" said
Pat, land the mates gone down to see how
much water there is.
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02
NUMBER 10.

BRANDY AND WArER AS FrsL.-The Chics.
90 Journal says: " The very general belief
about the Congressman OF long ago i not en-
tirely cor.ect. 1t appears from an incident
related in recently published volume. enti-
tied The Domestic Life of Thomas Jefsr-
son, that our revolutionary forefathers in
Congress assembled, had their little items
of incidental expenses, many Of them ou;te
as queer as those which assonish the coustitu.
ents of to-day. The following story il rela.
ted by Mr.. Jefferson, concerning the firss
Continental Congress
So Delegate Harrison. of Virginia, desir-
ing to . stimulate" presented himself and
friend ut certain place where supplies were
furnished Congress, and ordered two glasses
of brandy and water. The man in charge
replied that liquors were not included in the
supplies furnished Congressman.
Why said Harrison, what is It, then,
that see the New England members come
here and drink?'
90 Molasses and water, which they have
charged as stationery was the reply.
"' Then give me the brandy and water,
quoth Harrison, and charge it as fuel
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02

1t is averred that tie needlewomen Of New
York receive but ten cents piece for the
making of clusters"
The union Democrat., 1871-09-02

TINTED STATES OF AM ERICA, STATE
u of Cafornia.-United States Land Office, cry OF
citation before the Register and Re-
ceiver of the Stockton Land Office. Whereas " X. Kay
nond of Tuolumne County, did the 18th day OF July
1871. apply the Register of the Z. s. Land ONCE AZ
Stockton California enter agricultural land the
u of W a and II of w Il, section 81, Town
Slip north range II east. and lot No of section No.
Township No. north. range No. IA east Mount Diah'o
MERRIAM POI ton Of the having been returned by
tie United States Deputy Surveyor mineral lands to-
wit: the W n of y W Il
Therefore in compliance with instructions OF the Com
missioner of Land Office il is hereby ordered
that on the 10Th dny of September, A. D. 1871,
at O'clock P you each and every person claiming the
above land part thereof appear before US
in the II Land on in the city Of Stockton with your
witnesses prepared testify TO the Mineral or Nom
Mineral character the above mentioned land.
mart thereof and show any there be why v. r.
RAYMOND should be allowed TO enter the aforesaid
Land or certsn portions Of the Herein fail not
the said land will be awarded to V. r Raymond upon his
f. rnhng proper proof Of compliance with the Pre-
emption law.
witness our hands this 18th day of July. ISL.
MELVILLE C0TTLE Register.
OTIS rERRIN, Receiver.
July 2eth, 1s1i-Sv