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The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
The Great Diamond SWlndIe.

Some time ago certain adventurers, the
chiefs Of whom were two men named
Slack and Arnold, cheated certain per
sons, principally in San Francisco, out of
some S650,O0O through representations
that they had discovered extensive dia-
mond fields near the Dome Mountains,
III Arizona, besides a deposit OF rabies and
9arnets unnumerable They employed
contederates and so worked the swndle
that various parties took stock in the mines.
paying Tor it money to the above named
amount. The parties to the cheat went
about the affair Systematically. They first
brought lot of rough gems OF 4 mixed
description in England, with which they
sowed the surface of their pretended dia,
mond placer; and, this being carefully
done, ST. that the rogues could easily reap
where they had sown, they took with
them an expert, one Janin, who was
amazed at the 'productiveness of the land
in diamonds, rubies and other precious
stones, which Arnold and his associates
managed to pick up. On Janin's report
numbers invested, some of them largely.
One of the persons engaged in the cheat
remained on the ground; and when
another expert named Clarence King was
sent to view the ground, that confederate
also managed to pick up several precious
stones-knowing OF course where he had
previously planted them, So great was
Kings faith in the affair that he at once
located fine mill-site and one hundred
acres OF land adjoining the diamond claim.
He then went to prospecting on his own
claim, but found not thing This it was
that first aroused a glimmer OF suspicion
and then he went back and gave the
diamond ground thorough overhauling
but nothing precious could he find there
The crop so carefully and systematically
put in, had been harvested, This blew
up the whole scheme, and the swindlers
decamped. 1t is doubtful whether any
recourse can be had against them, as the
proof of purchasing and planting the
precious stones by the swindlers would be
difficult to substantiate. The selection OF
the ground was so well considered, geo
logically, the sailing" so well done, and
all the conditions OF the affair so well cal.
cuated to deceive, that experts express
little wonder at the success OF the swindle,
which had drawn in so many prominent
men to large amounts, and it is asserted
that $3.50, 900. 900 of diamond stock would
have been put upon the market but for the
explosion of the plot
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
A resolution of censure up

A resolution Of censure upon Hon.
Charles Sumner, for his recent action IN
the Senate, concerning the perpetuation
OF the memories Of the late war, was re-
ported in the Massachusetts Legislature,
but Withdrawn after discussion.
Gov. Perham has nominated As AS
soclate Justice of Supreme Court, Gen
w, w. Virgin, OF Portland, who has been
tor six years past Reporter of Decisions
He will take the place of Judge Tapley,
whose first term expires on the 2lst
Two persons died in Bangor of small
poN on Monday, and one at Hampden
The disorder i spreading IN The latter
place. In Brewer toiW new cases have
recently appeared. Bucksport is reported
to have four eases in one neghborhOod.
Hens in counciln is the disrespecttul
allusion made by the Bangor Commercial
to 4 woman's suffrage convention. As
though ROSTERS alone had the RIGHT to de-
liberate
y Mr. Geo +. Wood, clerk OF the steamer
katahdin, who has been ill at his home in
Camden, is recovering.
Bangor is vaccinating everybody at
the city's expense.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
About that Train.

Hon. #. A. Pike was on board the train in
the Pullman car at the time of the Seabrook ac-
cident, and was not injured, as this escaped
being wrecked. Machias Union.
We are not so ANXIOUS about the cause of that
disaster as the wrecking of our political train
last September, on which Mr.. Pike had berth.
Can any one tell who left the switch wrong on
that occasion? Belfast journal.
1t is generally understood that Hon. Eugene
Hale did the switching of Mr.. Pike last Septem-
Der. Kennebec Journal.
We suppose that Mr.. Pixies political train
was wrecked because the new ties did not hold
The road was not properly ballasted. Port
land Advertiser.
No, the trouble was with the engineer. He
expended all his steam, in whstlng and blow
ing, and when the Hale train came along, Pixies
train was terribly telescoped. Ellsworth Amer
lean.
1t is surmised that one Mr.. Greenback is very
largely responsible for the September disaster ;
He influenced the switch tender. Machias
Union.
Hon. Josiah II. Drummond is engaged on d
history of Masonry IN Maine.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
Hartford Insurance Companies

From the Boston Post, Dec. 9Th, 1872
The Insurance Spectator for December has
the follow ing deserved and appropriate mention
of the Hartford companies. Certainly, they
are entitled to all, and even warmer praise tbaa
is uttered
There is something almost sublime in the
attitude Of the Hartford companies at this try
ing time. Not Il company is embarrassed; not
one talks OF Encouragement: losses Will be
PAD dollar for dollar, AS soon AS adjusted; Jan
uary dividends are stopped, OF course, but
otherwise the S3 900 lost IS treated only rs
an incentive to new enterprise and Drawer pro-
gresS"
'The Old Hartford sustains It's grandeur of
prestige in spite of Boston lust rs it did in
spite of Chicago. These immense contiagru-
lions which wipe out of existence entire cities
and destroy property To the amount of millions
of dollars, compel people to examine into insur-
ance they never did before. And, when this
inquisition is made, the Old Hartford endures
every test and every criticism in Il way which
Is almost sublime Prompt and sure to pay in
full; backed by stockholders who are ready to
guarantee all contracts; managed by men of the
very highest ability and honor, served by agents
of unexceptionable character and capacity; and
in all particulars, filling the ideal of a true in
surance company, the Hartford only gains Il
stronger hold>upon public confidence with every
one of these great historical fires whose path
way IS lined with bankruptcies. No one who
holds the policy of the Old Hartford need doubt
that he is really insured.'
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
An UnIucky Cargo.

CAMDEN, Dee. Is. From the schooner
Julia Newell of Rockport yesterday re-
ported on fire. part of the lime was saved
which was at once put on board the schr
Tiger. The Tiger had only proceeded
halt a mile when she was blown upon the
rocks, and is now on fire Both vessels
are considerably damaged by fire. The
Tiger is owned in Rockport No insur-
unCe.
VESSEL SEIZED. The schooner Emerald, of
Gouldsborough, was seized last Saturday by the
United States revenue steamer MCCULLOUGH.
aud brought into Portsmouth, n H., and placed
in charge of the Custom House officers, charged
with violation of the revenue laws. CAPTAIN
Anthony says that he was on his way from
PASSPORT. Me-, to Lynn, Mass, with a cargo of
smoked fish, turnips, ect. The revenue officers
claim that the vessel has not only changed
owners without taking out the necessary papers,
but that she did not have a manifest of her car
go in accordance with the provisions of the
law. She will be detained until an investiga-
ton can be had.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

ECCLESIASTICAL. Correspondence has pass
ed, recently, between two of the most distjn-
guished preachers Of the CongregationaIist de-
domination, Rev. DR.. n. G. Burtore, and Rev.
Z. p. Parker, both of Hartford, Conn, and
Bishop Williams of that State, with reference
to the reception Of Holy Orders in the Episco-
ta Church by those gentlemen. Mr.. Parker
has long recognized the availability and alvan-
ages Of Liturgic worship in his own church, by
using the Psalms, Apostles Creed, &C., after the
custom of the Episcopal church, and on one oc-
cason, al least, when he officiated in IA Congre-
saionaist pulpit in this city, he used a selection
Of prayers from the Prayer Book instead of the
usual eXtempOraneous prayers of the denOmi-
nation with which he is connected. Bangor
Commercial
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

SHOCKING ACCIDENT Our correspond
ent at Charleston writes that on Friday
last an infant son only seven months of
age-of Mr.. Leonard r. Rich of that place,
N as so terribly burned as to cause its
death Mrs. Rich went into a neighbours
house for short time, leaving the child in
care of a relative, who tied the little fellow
into his chair and set him before an open
fire. She was called into an adjoining
room for a moment, when hearing the
child scream she ran back to find that it
had fallen forward on it's face into the hot
fire, which was roasting its tender flesh to
II crisp. The little sufferer was shocking
ly burned, but fingered in great agony
until Sunday, when death came to its re-
lief. [Whig.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

The Louisiana revolution is still going
on. United States troops hold the State
House, State Arsenal, and all important
points. The Legislature which the Presi-
dent backs is in place, and has impeach-
ed Yarmouth, late governor. The Presi-
dent says he is infexibly determined to
support what is known as the Pinchback
State Government, with that we'll known
negro adventurer in the governors chair,
and that all argument is useless. Attor-
ney-General Ogden, Of Louisiana, who
went to Washington, was so informed
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

The Galaxy will enter upon the eighth
of its publication with prospects as bril-
liant as its name. No monthly of the
country has higher claims upon the read
ing and thoughtful portion OF the COM
munity. Its contributors include the very
highest talent, among whom are such
writers as Hon. Gideon Wells, Jeremiah
S. Black, j. w. DeForest, Mrs Edwards,
Justin McCarty, Carl Benson, Richard
Grant White, Junius Henri Browne The
high reputation of the Galaxy will be in
creased by the fresh, crisp and interesting
programme tor 1873. Terms 81 per year.
Published by Sheldon & Co., n Y.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

rural miss stepped into Troy drug store
the other day and asked for Il bottle of Jack
OF Clubs She wanted jockey club perfumery.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

Bret Harte's recent lecture in Boston
consisted mostly of funny stories about
early California life. Speaking of the
raiment of the miners, he said
Their dress was peculiar, and they We're 50
handy with their needles that the amendments
introduced to their clothing frequently became
the most prominent part of their costume
Flour sacks were their principal reliance, and
two men lost their identity from being named,
after their tavorite "Genesee Mills and Eagle
Brand"
1t is said that struggle has been 60
ing on among the stockholders of the New
York Tribune, to get a controlling interest
in the stock. 1t is said that Mr. Sinclair
publisher, has won, and that the paper
will go back to its old republican ground,
instead Of continuing to be an independ-
ent paper. Probably Coltax will be editor
The tunnel of the Hoosac mountain
is through from the central shaft to the
eastern side. A blast of the rock on
Wednesday last settled the question that
the engineer had calculated so accurately
that the working parties We're brought
face to face in the bowels of the mountain.
The whole work will be completed in the
coming year.
Maine has larger per cent OF pau
pers than any New England state except
New Hampshire, and the smallest per
cent of criminals of any Of them. That's
why we don't increase faster. The poet
says
Slow rises worth by poverty depressed"
Rev. Mr.. Root, Rector of ST. Paul's
Episcopal church, in Portland, recently
arrived home in season to attend parish
gathering. He complained during the
evening of a headache and pains in the
back. Next day he was sick of small pox,
and on Saturday last he died
Edwin Forrest, the great American
actor, died suddenly of apoplexy, at Phia-
delphia, on Thursday last He was in
excellent health up to the time of the
attack, which seized him while dressing
for breakfast He was 66 years OF age.
Mr.. Miller, over at Waldoboro, has
doubled the size Of his paper, and a good
deal more than doubled the price. II used
to be given away, and now the subscrip-
ton is one dollar n year.
The police have got hold of lot of
names of persons who have corresponded
with the counterfeit money swindlers in
New York, and they will probably be
published.
A proposition to make post masters
elective by the people of the cities and
towns, is meeting with favor in Congress-
We have no doubt that the plan would
work well.
Bangor is troubled greatly by small
box. Fourteen cases were known to exist
in the city on Monday, besides many in
adjoining towns. Much excitement exists,
and the public schools have been closed.
The reporter of the Lewiston Gazette,
seeing some boys skating on thin ice, went
and got all their names and ages so as to
save time when they got drowned
The constitution is receiving contin-
ued attention in Congress. There are now
pending twenty-four amendments of that
much abused instrument
The Lewiston Journal calls Rev. Mr.
Murray's discourse on Deacons, "a queer
lecture by = queer parson."
The Camden Herald was fragrant last
week. A man advertised in it for thou
sand skunk skins.
There were fifty-one deaths from
small pox In Boston last week,
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

SUBSCRIBERS desiring to have the address of
papers changed must state the Post Office to which
the paper has been sent well the one to which
is to go.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

1t is rumored that Father Burke, the
distinguished lecturer, who has recently
been crossing swords with Froude, will
lecture in Bangor some time the last of
this season.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
REPUBLICAN JOURNAL.
WILLIAM n. SIMPSON
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,

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and 81 Park Row, New York, are our authorized
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at the lowest rates. Their orders will receive prompt
attention.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

Bret Harte's recent lecture in Boston
consisted mostly of funny stories about
early California life. Speaking OF the
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

Hon. Josiah II Drummond is engaged on
history of Masonry IN Maine.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
Irritating the Wounds.

The recent proposition of Senator Sum-
ner, that the national colors and the walls
of the national capital should bear moth
ing to remind that there had ever been
traternal strife in the land, is the wish he
expressed even while the war was g ing
on. 1t is no doubt the wisest and best
policy. We can we'll understood WHY
those who fought for the Union should
desire to perpetuate the memory of their
battles, and recur with pride and satisfac-
ton to the parts they severally took in the
war. But viewed from the standpoint Of
the statesman rather than the soldier, and
considered in the light of the influence
upon the whole people and upon national
unity, the better way would be to let the
pail OF oblivion rest upon the strife which
shed so much fraternal blood.
The wars in which Englishmen were
arrayed against Englishmen, are in that
country remembered only as facts of his
tory. The many civil commissions of
France are not perpetuated on national
flags or emblems, OF in the pictures of the
public galleries. Only those in which the
arms of Frenchmen were turned against
foreigners are thought worthy of lasting
remembrance.
Mr.. Hale, of this district, on Monday
offered resolution upon the subject as an
offset to that of Mr.. Sumner, as follows
Whereas, The national unity cannot fail to be
strengthened by the remembrance of the ser
vices of those who fought in the battles of the
Union in the late war of the rebellion.
Therefore, be it resolved, as the exposition Of
the sentiment of Congress, That no measures
be taken toward removing from the army regis
ter or the regmental cOors of the United States
the names of the battles of the rebellion
Adopted-yeas, rs; nays, SO.
The affirmative included all the repub-
licans and four democrats, Getz of Penn
sylvania, Hubbard and Parker of New
Hampshire, and Munson OF Indiana Not
withstanding this, many years will not
eIapse before the unwisdom of the resolu-
ton will be seen. National unity can
best be strengthened by flag which shall
not only express the idea now, but which
shall bear nothing to suggest that there
ever was discord or war among its peo-
pie. Peace has her victories as we'll as
war, and Mr.. Summers proposition, car
ried into effect would be one of them.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

~ HORACE DoDD, 12l Washington St.. Boston,
Is an authorized Agent for the Journal.
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

Their dress was peculiar, and they Were so
handy with their needles that the amendments
introduced to their clothing frequently became
the most prominent part of their costume.
Flour sacks were their principal reliance, and
two men lost their identity from being named,
after their tavorite "Genesee Mills and Eagle
Brand"
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19

The Providence journal saws II has GOOD rea-
sons or believing that the smallpox has existed
IN AN hotel in Boston, with the knowe ledge of
the city authorities that the clerk Of the hotel
died of the disease and that the proprietor was
very sick, even 10 delirium. with it, and vet it
IL was kept concealed from the public, and the
business was carried ON Us usual The Boston
Advertiser says: This. if true wouid not be
At all surprising to BOstonianS"
The Republican journal., 1872-12-19
Interesting Liquor Law Decisions,

~ In sending money. state THE POST OF
FlCE to which the paper is sent.-eH
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OFFICIAL,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
A Il no farther danger is apprehended by
prohibited by proclamation of the 2Gth day OF
October last, I. Robert 4. Scott, Governor Of
tho State Of South Carolinn, do hereby annul
and cancel said proclamation prohibiting
such importation.
Given under my hand and the great seal OF
the state, at Columbia, this 21Ht day OF
IL November, A. D. 1872. and in the nine
ty-seventh year Of the independence Of
the United States Of America.
ROBERT K. SCOTT, Governor.
F. L. CARDozo. Secretary Of State. Nov 222
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Columbia Music Store.
LyBrand q Son

YIAKE pleasure in calling the attention OF
L the public to an examination Of their
STOCK OF MUSICAL MEECUANDlSE, con-
sisting of Planes, Church and Parlor Organs,
Melodcons, Violirs, Guitars, Banjos. Flutes,
Accordcons, Brass and Silver Band 1nstru-
ments of all kinds. Also, Sheet Muaio and
instruction Books for every claes Of Musical
Instruments on hand at all times. Sheet
Music sent By mail poet paid. on receipt Of
price; and all kinds of Musical Goods sent by
Express, when ordered, to any part of the
State, marked e. .. d. Good Second LA nd
Pianos and Organs for esle cheap, for cash.
Pianos. Organs and Melo4rons tuned and re-
paired in satisfactory maLncr; and will give
especial attention t. Packing. Removing and
Shipping Pianos Tor other partits 10 ally rcin
desired, ut modcia prices.
All orders promptly attended to and satis.
faction guaranteed to those iavorinG us with
their IN !ronagc. Send for our catalogue ot
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| char.lson street, II few doors above PnuSIX
office. Columbia. s. q. Now
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DlAI.EEsIN
Scotch, PIG and American Far lr4N:
II l:Er constantly on hams Il !uil surpi. II
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In store, 100 toms EGLlSTCN ZIG.
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Nobody Knows.
How the world wags. from tho dawn to the
u close;
Who are our friends, and who are our foes.
$50 y Nobody knows.
How many wake. and how many sleep;
How many laugh. and how many weep;
How many SOW, and how many reap,
Nobody knows.
How many pray, and how many sin;
How many lose, and how many win,
Nobody knows.
How many watch, and how many wait;
How many tarry, and how many mate;
How many early, and how many late,
Nobody knows.
How many give, and how many take;
How many brew, and how many bake,
Nobody knows.
How many Rmile, and how many sigh;
How many sing, and how many cry;
How many are low, and how many high,
Nobody knows.
How many bless, and how many cnrse;
How many bettor. and how many worse,
$50. Nobody knows.
How. the. world wsgs, from the eve to the
How many love, and how many scorn;
How many die, and how many are born,
Nobody knows.
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testamentary dispositions oiva voos and
farewells to surrounding friends, the
results obtained In the case OF one Of the
Communists are triumph Of science
hitherto without parallel. A post
naorlena examination OF the body Dodu
showed fatty degeneration Of both the
heart and liver, SO that the want Of
success in his case is not to be wondered
ok
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GicImOl ala Iacvi...e 2 eilres9
E@ m IfMs3HfNsL CONDENSED TIME
&2f &4 E5izSHas E55iiz1e-e.Hhas J ABLE. in tfflct On and
after Sunday, October 13. 1872:
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CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK
SOUTH CAROLYN "A
Deposits Of 81 and Upwards Received,

INTEREST a LLO w. Ed a Z TIE IA TEuI
SEFEN PER CENT. PEN ANN CM,
ON CEkIIFICA1ES Z OF DEPOSI7,
AND SIX PER CENT. CON-
POUNDED EVERY SIX
MONTHS ON 4 CCO UNITS.
OFFICERS.
Vim. Martin, PRESIDENT.
john B. Palmer. Vice-rrtsidrnt.
a. q. Bi enlZer, Cashier.
j. Il. Sawyer, in EeEtl al rhrllc.
TOXIN &. Z. Smith, Assistant i:.sLiuI
directors.
Wsoe Hampton, william lts rtin, a. G. Has.
b Gil, f. ". NcIiaslcr, L. il Etinitsl. J tGl B.
Nalnlcr, Thomas L. Gregg, Colombia.
]. Eli Gregg, Marion.
Il. II. Scott, NcwDerry.
W. G. Mayes, Ne%berry.
B.H. Nutlcdge ,Charlcston.
Daniel Ravenel, Jr.. Charleston.
Mechanics, Laborcrs, Clerks, Widows, o..
phans and others may here deposit Their saw.
inge and draw u liberal rate Of interest .herc.
on. Planters, Professional Men and Trustees
wishing to draw interest on tLelr t11dE unit.
they require them for business Or utiltI p:ir.
poses: Parents desiring to set apart small
.ume for their children, and Married Womep
nnd Minors twhcrc deposits can only be with.
drawn by themselves, or, in case of death, b5
Lheir legal represent atives,> wishing to "a =
nsidcfuuds for future use. are here afforded
IN opportunity Of depoaiting their means
where they will rapidly accumulate, and, al
The sam Q time he subjectto withdrswa lwher
leeded. Aug 18
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Tho Doctors Recommend HeegarkBeer.
TN preference to London Porter and Scotch

Change of Echedule.
souTH CAROLINA RAILRoAD Cox7AnY,
COLUMBIA, 6. O.. Sept. &c, 1872.
&2&&4 - sp@E to go into effect ON
and after sunday, Goth instant: ~
MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAIN. >.
Leave Columbia at............ Gam
Arrive at Charleston at 49,. A 80 y N
Leave eChaElestonat. ........... $50 m
arrive at Columbia at. & 20n m
NIGHT EXPRESS, FREIGHT AND AccuMnopA1loE
TRAIN, [Sunda.s excepted
Leave Columbia 2 90 pm Arrive. g. 80 m
Arrive Charleston ITO p m Leave. &. As q IA
Camden Train will run as follows: ~
Leave Camden at... ............... 7.20 A. III.
Arrive at Columbia IL Sc A. M.
Leave Columbia at............ at 10P. M.
Arrive at Camden at........ 665 p n.
A. L. TYLER, Vice-President.
8. B. PIox1Ns, General Ticket Agent,