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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1872-12-05
Sartnuhe.

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uno isbt tommt rr nUHmaIs uEp pIa ra-
Frt lstn!"
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1872-12-05
xrefIiAe Sntipprt.

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RON S&Isssrs ,iuf BET Usiblt6tr 6anbs
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1872-12-05
311 t>crf0ufcn /:

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BON Grdu O. 6rtlbtI an ptun apenut IN jun
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Itlttut 8fItstnbsit ~ riufm @ti16ft. 3ufrie
ssnfsltnht grrfaufsurln6t. Wan frase mad
auf BEN GisrRtbuH, penn HpFHus. 80
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1872-12-05
(6srtlssuns fOlst.)

Gin esbrsr. ptl1,r fttns SGittr In
Der Naiuraelht&h unterrltiets, fra9h
stnsn Snabsn: nDcju ssb6rt Der pa.
rinsP"
"3um GartUfslialat!" antwortsts bic.
fer Itnta.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03

DON'T HAWK, HAWK, SPIT, SPIT,
Blow, Blow, and disgust everybody with
your Catarrh and its offensive odor, when
Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy will speedily
destroy MI odor and arrest tho discharge.
The Secret of Qapt;vation. n.-Feaiures
Of Grcoian mold, q woll-turned neck and
beautifully rounded arms, are no doubt very
nice things to have, and laiies who possess
these charms have reason to be thankful TO
Mother Nature yet, after all, the most,
captivating Of all womanly charms is
pure, fresh and brilliant complexion. This
superlativc fascination amy lndy may Sc
cure hy using !iAGAN's MAGN"Lh BALM.
the standard benutifying preparation o:
lbc prcscrt age. Ii differs from all ordi
nary cosmetics in the most essential rniii.
culnrs. inasmnch ns it con'ains no injurious
ingredients, does not contract or Shrivcl
the shin M ell the nstrngrM 'Sb.ooms."
: lotions and 'nowdrrsN eventually do,
but produces q lasting lovciincss b, i'm
proving the health aud SKIN. Under its
operation the texture of the cpiderms be-
comes finer, and the surface soft rs velvet
ana smoa,h rs poScclnin. Features cannot
ba changed. hui cemr!, sion cali and !: is
&uilc certain that lady with no olhcr
charm than q Mesh and rosy complexion,
will attract more admiration III company
thNp her neiShbor with her classic face hut
a snllOw skin. dec 30
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Tho Party vs.. Ring.
VIEWS OF AN INTELLIGENT coLoRED RE
.... PUBLICAN.

PUBLICAN.
To the Editor of tie Beaufort Times:
SlR-No doubt you are aware of my
aversion to appearing before the pub.
lie through the columns of the news.
papers, but, undcr the present cir
cumstances, feel it to bo my duty
to state the motives and impulses that
will govern my political action in the
future.
start out with the fact that am
Republican by birth, by education,
through necessity, and by color not
because all Republicans are colorcd
mon, but because all true colorod mon
should and ought to be Republicans,
and because it guaranteed to my race
political and civil liberty. TO the
great Republican party of the nation
will over owe allegiance. l cannot
and will not support other political
principles, but when men under the
guise of Republican principles rob,
steal and plundor the public treasury,
and thereby destroy the political basis
upon which tho future of my race
must rest, bring odium and disgrace
upon the race and party to which I
belong, feel it my duty to dissolve
my connection, not with the Republi-.
can party, but with tho men who, by
dishonesty, dcmagoguism and intrigue
have DETAINED the name Of Republi
canism, and drought financial ruin
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
ROld ROBBERY.

On Saturday night last negro en-
tered the storo Of Messrs. Mclaughlin
q Johnston with the object, he stated ,
of buying a bill of goods.
After purchasing various articles to
the extent of twenty-five dollars, he
asked for gallon Of molasscs, and
upon MIR. AloL., turning his back to
get the molasscs, the negro seized the
carpct"bag that contained his pur-
chases, and bolted out of the door,
MIR. Mel. pursuing. The negro was
hailed by Policeman Murphy while
passing tho botol oornor, and ordered
to stop, but failed to do SO, after drop
ping his carpet bag. Mr.. w. G. Jor.
dan who was with Mr.. Murphy, pur-
sued the fugitive and captured him at
ter short chase.
He was finally lodged in the guard
house, after several attempts to escape,
and severe resistance.
He gave his name as George W5l-
liams, and stated he had been working
for Mr.. Il. p. Mobley.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Atlantic Acid H'hOsphate.

We beg leave to call attention to
tho advertisement Of Mcssrs. Pelzer,
Rodgers u Co., Charleston $. 9.
They offer at exceedingly low rates
an excellent Phosphate, and our far
mer friends would do we'll to consider
their proposition, and if they are
disposed to invest in fertilizers, they
could not do better than give the
Atlantic Acid a trial.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Election Of Officers,

at a regular communication of
Winnsboro Lodge, No. IL, A.. f..
NJ. held on Wednesday, December
9th, 1871, the following officers were
installed to serve for the ensuing Ma
sonic year:
THOS. JORDAN, W.. NJ.
PIERRE BACOT, S.. w..
j. p. MATTHEW'S, jr., j.. W..
e w. OLLEVER, Treasurer.
W. G. JORDAN, Secretary.
j. G. SQUIER, S.. D.. ...
j. A. FRASER, j.. D..
T. DUBOSE EGLESTON, A. Il,
GOODlNG, Stewards.
Il. j. II. MURPHY, Tiler,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
EseidvilIe Female College.

We would call the attention of our
readers to the advertise ment of the
above Institution. It's chcapness
alone should command extensive pa-
tronage, 500 will cover all expenses
for live calehdar months and there
are no extra charges either for An.
cient or Modern languages, all Of
which are taught by experienced In.
StructOrs
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
GIlIIRlB BIS.

Crumbs.
John Heart, private Secretary OF
Gov. Scott, has resigned his position.
Undor the new apportionment bill
this State will bo entitled to FIVE Con
grcssmen instead Of four as at present.
Large potatoes cut into two to four
pieces, give the largest yield of large
potatoes.
Whitewash adhcres by adding glue
and salt, or using sour milk to mix
with instead of water.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03

gentleman, all rendering him cmi-
nently qualified to train up young
men to become useful mombers oi
society, and an honor to their coun,
try. .,
Special notice is directed to the
annual Scholarship conferred upon
the School by the Virginia military
Institute.f A>"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Closing out.

BY reference to our advertising
columns, it will be seen that Mr.. II.
W. Desportes is selling out at cost
with view of moving in the country.
Those Wishing real bargains would do
we'll to give him call befere it is too
late.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Administrar'stO Notice.

4 III persons having claims against the
n Estate Of John McCully, Jp., dcceas-
cd. arc hereby notified to present them,
and all persons indebted TO said Estate, TO
make payment TO mo on or before the LIST
day Of February, 1871.
JNO j. NEIL, Admir-.
dec 14-t3x2 "
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
New Advertisements. A

Corn-W.:H. Morrison, Statesvillo,
North Carolina. ...
Public Notice-Jo ohm A. Marion,
Executor.
y. Il. Thompson has on hand fine
assortmcns Of Family Groceries.
See notice Of Rcidville Female
College. 4 a..'-a
McMaster T. Brice Want Money.
Just Roceiyed---D. r. Fleniken.
SEQ Advertisement Of fresh arrivals
OF Fine Mqucrs &c., of E. W. OLE
yer e Co.'S.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
New Store,

Mr.. 0. r. Thompson has opened at
the old stand of John McCully, Jr.,
deceased. He has select stock of
Hardware and Family Groceries,
which he will sell low for cash. Give
him a call before purchasing elsc-
where.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
just Received.
THEGREAY FIR ENCH REMEYD
Dalamarre's Specific Pills,

Prepared by GARANclERE & DUPONT, No.
2]4 Rue Lombard Paris, and highly
recommended by the entire Medi-
cal Faculty OF France,
Are The very best Remedy in all cases of
Spermatorrh@a o. Seminal Weakness ;
Nightly, Daily or lrcme:ure Emissions 4:
Sexual Weakness or Impotency; Weakness
arising from Secret Habits and Sexual Ex-
ccsscs; Relaxation Of the Genital Organs !;
Weak Spine; "Lime" Or "Brick DUST de-
posi's in The Urine; "Milky Discharges"
&C., and all the ghasly train Of Symptoms
arising from Overuso or Excesses.
They cure when oil other remedies fail.
Full direct ons in every box.
Price 81 per Box, or 6 Boxes for $6.
Sold by the principal Druggists, or will
be sent by mail, securely sealed from oil
observation, by enclosing price to The Sole
General Agent for America. JOB MOSES,
l8 Corlandt St New York. Pamphlets Of
advice sent free to any sddr .ss.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Col. COvyard's Scho oil.

We invite the attention of our read :
ers, to the card Of Col. A. Coward,
Principal of the Kings Mountain
Military School. Col G. is q fiuo
Instructor, and disciplinariap.
Col. Q assures his friends and the
public generally, that "the affairs in
York County will not il. the slightest
degree affect tho manag ,ment and
operation of the School, as the pupils
are kept aloof, by the situation and
discipline Of the institution"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Bryan's PulnOnic Waters

ara unfailing in The cure Of Coughs. Colds,
Asthma. Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Hoarse.
ness, Difficult Breathing, Inoipient Con-
sumption and Di eascs Of the Lungs. They
have 10 taste Of medicine, md ony child
viii take lhenl Thousands have been re-.
stored to health, that had before despaired.
Tostim mony given in huudreds Of cases. A
single dose relieves in 2 en- Minutes. Ask
for RRYAS'D PULMONIG WATERS
mnY. 2G-eoHlY -----
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
LOCAL TteHn.s.

" Don't forget, whom you ffsel
your cotton" to call and pay your
little bill at the News & HERALD Of.
fioo. '@.'+ ~, A>.'>.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
burglary.

The bakery and confectionery of
Mr.. G. A. White was entered on Fri.
day night last By means of a false
key, and the contents of the cash
drawer stolen, together with some
cakes, candy &c.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Good VYlliSaxey.

We have received a fl six of
good Whiskey from Mr.. Il. w. Ole
yer, some Of the samo advertised by
him few days ago, which We pro.
nounoo "lhc genuine stuff" and can
recommend.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03

Prominent among tho delegates to
The late Lawyers Convention in this
city was the Hon. Q. @. Quigley -
a very q-rious name, to say tho least of
it.--LouisviNe Ledqcr.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
baptist Fair.

Considering the disadvantages of
weather and "hard times,' we believe
tho Baptist Fair passed off very sue
cessfully. ....
The collection of fancy articles was
very fine, and the table of eatables q,
tempting as anything We have evor
seen.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
YinnsborO Cotton nIarket.

For tho past week II bales Of
Cotton have been sold in this market
at prices ranging from l64 to l?g
cents. ..s.,r.f...
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
HASH.

Christmas is at last over, and our
town is once moro settling down to its
usual quiet. The little folks have
seemed to enjoy the holidays "huges
~, as is their privilege. Much
"small change" has been expended in
fireworks and OF night tho air has
been bright with rockets, roman can
dies and "sicl" like. The fun Of the
week has been also attended with q
good deal of "chicken disputing,"
and several crack cocks have ssgone
whore the wood binc twineth."
We would remark, en- passant, that
we condemn strongly this species of
sport, as cruel and heartless, and we
think it ought to he repudiated IS n
relic of barbarism.
Wo wish cur patrons all ga happy
New Year" May they live long and
prosper, and never forget tho printer.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
sentenced.

Sentenced.
The following named gentlemen,
we learn from the Phwnix, have been
sentenced by Judge Bond as follows
John w. Mitchell, $1,000 fine and
fivo years Imprisonment.
Dr.. Thomas Whitesides, $loO flne
and ono years imprisonment.
John S. Miller, $40 fine and thrc
months imprisonment.
Sylvanus Shearcr, Hugh Shearer
Wm. Shearer, James B. Shoarcr, and
Robert Mitchell, 500 fino and cigh
teen months Imprisonment.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Money Wanted!

4 th persons Indebted TO It's arc urgently
~ requested to pay At once.
Nune ncod expect credit from ns except
those who pay promptly Jan. 1st, 1872.
jan McMAS'FER s. lsRlCE.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
ATLANTIC ACID PHOSPHATE.

This Article
o
PELZER, RODGERS & CO., General Agents,
son, C.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Public Notice.

by authority Of the last will and tcsta>
- mont of Samuel Sterling, deceased,
Will expose 10 public sale nj the late resi-
dencc OF the deccased, on Wednesday, the
18th day Of January next. all the Real and
Personal Estate of the said Samuel Sterling,
lately III the possession Of his widow Mrs. :.
Margaret Sterling Tho said real estate
consisting Of the Homestead and Wm
Castles Place adjoining, and containing
about 800 acres.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Mt. Zion School.

NAss AAOh BCnOOH.
We desire to call the attention of
the patrons of education to tho an
nouncement in this issue of the OPEN
ing of the spring session of the old
Mt. Zion School.
Mr.. Farrow, the principal, has a
wido reputation as successful teaoh-
or, combining fine qualities of mind, !,
ard moro than ordinary, capacity,
with tho characteristics of christian
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03

EIlWAN FERTILIZERS.
Superior spho Acid and suporpbosnba.a
Charleston, C,vz
EgtivwaTa Ga11sa1aor
complete adapted
.hou interest,"
Est1VUR1l crop E'o0aa
article
mns OF Cotton Seed
before the 1st of April
tcest '
Estivvse1a Dissssea1vod Bono.
Averaging enabling
half
and freight Price Of
TAKE NOTICE. Of
ph"e. and must help than WM G..
General tor, C.
dec Pm
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
ATLANTIC PHOSPHATE.


Reduced Price
Frs
r"s Fertilizer has extensively
of thomo
y
tho
ION 81
lbu with
Wagons snn mule arc
ohaycusc tho
will be furnished on application o
PELZER RODGERS & co, General Agents.
Browns WharfCh aleson sc
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
The American Farmer and
81. -..EeuraI Register.

we have received copy of the
above agricultural monthly, published
by .Saml. Sands & Son, Baltimore
Md. .... ..
1t is neatly gotten up magazine
with about fifty pages of reading
matter. We will keep it on filc, and
will be pleased to show it to any Of
our patrons. Price ST so per anuum. .
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
Mr.. Editor !:

Mr. Editor
Please announce Mr.. j. r. BuYLE5, as
q candidate for Sheriff of Fairfield Coun-
ty at the ensuing election, and obligo
nov 22-tf MANY VOTERS.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03
HOME AGAIN.
TO the Ladies.

HlIIE subscriber has just returned with his
l. second supply this Fall Of tho largest
and hes, assert mcnt Of Dry Goods ever Of
fercd in this market. they are in store and
must be sold. Bonncis, Hats, Furs. Cloaks.
Shawls. Flauncl Shirts. Blankets, Fable
Linen and Domestic Goods Of all kinds,
Gents Department.
am ily receiving the finest Ready
Made Clothing for old ind young ecnrlr-
mon ever offered in this mar ct, II" cuS,, ~
made can surpnss, or but few car. equal The
style and finish.
Hats.
sell the hest at lower rates than
those who do"'' buy from the mauurA&tl-
lers.
Shirts and Drawers.
~ f3ll assortment always on hand.
Rubber Clothing.
dloveS, L"a,hcr. Buck. Kid ind Cloth;
Taper Collars ana Neck Ties Of ull styles.
Boots and Shoes.
have on hand for ladies' nnI gents the
most Fas shiouablc, Stylish. Durable md
Cheapest stook Of Boots, Shoes and Cutters
III he-Statc,
GrOrerieS.
Sugar. coffee. Tea, Fish, Cheese. Sar
dimes, Dcvlled Ham, Oysters. Cod Fish,
Dcvillca Turkey. Rasins, Currents, Citron,
Alncaroni, Candies, Preserved Peaches
Pine Apples, &c.
Something New.
Pig Sugar Cured Hams, Fine Cream
Cheese aud Goshen Butter.
Also.
fine assortment of Crockcry Mt tho
very l.'west prices. +. ELDER
dcG IL
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-01-03

sell the hest At lower yates than
those who dom'i buy from the mauucA>t'.-
lerS.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-08-15
NORTH CAROLINA.

RALEIGH, n. c., August 6, $50 A. NJ
The chairman of the Republican State
executive committee says that sufficient
returns are in to assure the re election OF
Governor L. Il. Caldwell by two thousand
majority.
NEW YORK, August 6, . A M-The
Times Raleigh special says ~ counties
give Caldwell for Governor 1866 ma.
Jority, which, it is believed, cannot be
overcome, as the Democrats will not get
their vote of 1870. Merrimon says that
he will not contest the election before the
Legislature, unless the Republican ma
Jorlty Is more than thousand. The
Legislature is Democratic by a majority
of Is on joint ballot
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-08-15
An Old Pike County Court Sentence

Among the articles placed in the cor
ner stone of the new Court House at Mil.
ford, Pike county, which was laid on the
4th ult., was an historical sketch OF the
county, from which we take the follow.
ing, which depicts Court scene or oc
currence, in the primitive days of that
county. We believe it was the first and
ouly sentence of banishment ever record
ed in this State The first Associate
Judges of the county of Pike were d. w.
Dingman and John Coolbaugh Ding.
man, who was man of marked ability
and eccentric habits, aud who did not
hesitate to appear on the bench in his
bare feet and shirt sleeves, once pronouuc
cd the following remarkable sentcnce.-
n vagaboud darkey was in Jail upon a
charge of petite larceny, aud having been
Imprisoned some time, upon consulta-
ton, the Court aud bar requested the
Judge to dispose OF the prisoner, where
upon the darkey being brought before
the Court, the Judge said: Niger,
stand mp. You are charged and are gull
ty OF the crime Of larceny. You are a
bad niggar, for know all about niggars.
The sentence of this Court is, that you
have fifteen minutes to get out of the
county of Pike and into the State of New
Jersey, and if you ever come back we will
hang you. Now So" He went.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-08-15

A fat old gentleman, who had been bit
ten in the calf Of his leg by dog, came
to Jonah in towering passion, declaring
it was Jonah's dog that had bitten him
Expecting an action for damages, the wag
drew up the following articles as the
ground for his defence, lst, by testimony
in favor of the general good character of
my dog, | can prove that nothing could
make him so forgetful of his dignity as tc
bite calf; I'd, he is blind and cannot
see to bite; Sd, even if he could see to be
utterly impossible for him to 90 out of the
way to do so, on account of his age, fat.
ness and severe lameness 4th, granting
his eyes and legs to be good, he has nc
teeth 5th, my dog died six weeks since;
9th, | never had dog.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-08-15
PerSDiratiOn Perfume.

The unpleasant odor produced by per.
spiration is frequently the source of vcxa-
tiou to the persons who are subject TO it.
Nothing is simpler than to remove this
odor much more efectually than By The
application Of such costly urgents and
perfumes are as in use. 1t is only neces-
sary to procure some compound spirits of
am mmonia, and place about two table spoons
full in basin Of water. Washing the
face, hands. and arms with this, leave the
skin as clean and sweet as one could wish.
The wash is perfectly harmless, aud very
cheap. 1t is recommended on The author.
ity of an experienced physician.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-08-15
The Stroudsburg Preachers Meeting met

The Stroudsburg Preachers Meeting met
in the NJ. L. Church, Monday afternoon
Aug. -, 1872 Rev. j. Pastorfeld the
President in the chair. Religious services
were conducted by Rev. j. B. Graft. The
minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved. Communications as to previous
the ministers. The constitution as adopted
by the standing Committe was adopted by
the meeting Rev. j. B. Graft was then in
troduccd TO the brethren. On motion cor
dial invitation was extended to the ministers
of other denomination to attend our meet
ings The Doxology was sung and the bene-
diction pronounced by Rev. f. NJ Brady
On motion adjourned.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1872-08-15
Our Public Men.

Jefferson died paratively poor ln'
deed, if Congress had not purchased his
library, and given hun five times It's
value, he would with difficulty have kept
the wolf from the door
Madison saved money and was com
paratively rich. To add to his fortuue'
however, or rather to that of his widow,
Congress purchased his manuscript papers
and paid $4,000 for them.
James Monroe, the sixth President oil
the United States, died in New York 50
poor that his remains found resting
place through the charity of his trlend''
Martin Van Buren, died very rich
Throughout his political life he IooSeS
out for his interest. 1t is not believed
that he ever spent thirty shillings IN PO"'
tics. His party shook the bush and 10
caught the bird
Daniel Webster squandered million
dollars in his life, the product of his pro,
fessional and political speculations. il0
died leaving property to his children
aud debts to his friends. The former 'oN
Tor less than S20 ,0O0 the latter eAce''''o
S250,000.
Henry Clay left handsome estate
1t proba bly, exceeded 100000 lie wa
purdent manager and scrupuiOu'F
honest man in all his transactions. oo
James X, Polk left about SloO'VvV
$4,000 of which he saved from his / 10
sideDcy of four years. !,
john Taylor left $50, goo, Before ~
reached the Presidency he was Dapa
rupt. In Office he husbanded his means
and then married a rich wife
Zachary Taylor left Sl50,OOO' !
Millard Fillmore is a wealthy man apu ~
keeps his money in strong box
will not be swallowed up in speeula'''-
nor squandered 10 vice. .,n
Ex President Pierce saved some s4Vf
900 from his term of office.