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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11
The True LucreZia Borgia.
AN EXCELLENT LADY AND 4 BEAU
TIFUL PRINCESS.


TIFUL PRINCESS.
All the historians Of Ferrara
mention her with respect. L!ba.
nori calls her "ar excellent lady
and a beautiful princes, endowed
with rare qualities Of mind and
heart, esteemed By all as the light
of her time and the treasure OF
her age" Capello says she was
"a most amiable and good wo-
man." Still greater is the praise
Of Caviceo. who, IN dedicating to
her one Of his works, places her
as superior in excellence TO the
famous and virtuous Isabella
d'Este, who was considered in
point Of rank and goodness the
first woman in I;aly OF her time.
Assuredly, if there had been the
least suspicion that Lucrezla had
been the infamous monster which
the Neapolitan poets represented
her, these writer's would rather
have dwelt in their compliments
on her learning and personal at
fractions than extolled her mod
esty, virtue and charity for to do
so in that case would have been
to venture too far in the field Of
bitter satire. But it is to Ariosta
that Lucrezia owes the highest
and most lasting testimonials Of
her virtues. This immortal poet
IN an epithalamium on the occa-
sion Of her marriage with Alfonso
d'Este, represents her as ''rlval-
ling in decorum Of manners and
beauty all that had yet been seen
in former times" In the forty
second book Of his great poem,
the "Orlando Furioso," be raises
temple of female excellence, the
inches Of which are occupied by
the most meritorious Of Italian
women. Among these, Ariosto
places Lucrezia Borgia as the first
and most prominent"
"Rome should prefer to the Lu-
crezia Of antiquity the modern; as
we'll in modesty as in beauty.
The Doge of Venice, on learn
ing the sad nsws Of her death, thus
feelingly condolcs with her be-
reaved lord: "Sir," he writes, Il
have this day learnt the news Of
the death Of the lady, your wife.
Believe me, my lord, I could not
be more afflicted if | had lost one
of my own beloved daughters
But we must both console our
selves in mbering that the
virtues and piety of this lady will
not fail to receive their reward" /"
Aldo Manuzio, the great prin-
ter, man Of unimpeachable char
acter, veracity and responsibility,
incapable Of base fattery, thus ad-
dresses to Lucrezia Borgia the
first edition Of the works OF Stroz-
ri: "Madonna, your chief desire
in life has been to stand above all,
approved Of by God, and to be
useful-your most ardent wish
not to live in vain, and when you
quit this world, to leave behind
you a monument, in the heart OF
grateful generations" He pro
ceeded to enumerate her virtues,
justice, liberality and amiability,
But I think that my readers will
now conclude, with Roscoe, that il
Lucrezia Borgia were guilty ot
the crimes Of which she now stands
accused, the prostitution Of hel
panegyrists is greater than hel
own; but of such degradation
such men as Aldo Manuzio, BEN
bo, Baviceo and Ariosta were in
capable" And We may safely Of
firm that the fagitious and abom
inable heroine Of the modern
stage has nothing whatever II
common with the respectable anc
honorcd Doana Lucrezia Borgia
Duchess Of Ferrara.
[GaZary for Hay.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

The iourneymen bakers Of Dub
lin are on a strike for high wages,
in consequence of which large
numbers of inhabitants are de-
prived of bread and are in a fam
ishing condition.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

One OF our merchants was troubled
all day with something in his boots,
and. on drawing of: that article in the
evening. discovered his wife's Sunday
hat IN the toe of it. It nearly spoiled
the hat.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

4 little girl who had never seen
any kittens was shown a litter
lately, when she expressed her
opinion that "somebody had broken
pussy all TO pieces;
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

"Would you take the last cent a
person has for glass of soda water 2,
asked a youth. Yes responded
the unthinking proprietor; whereupon
hopeful pulled ous the cent and got
the drink.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

Heavy fires are now raging in
the woods below Richmond, Va,
aud cover an area of from 1900 to
1000 acres. The fields Of grass of
this years growth, in their dry
and parched condition from the
drou ght, were burned over like
stubble, and two houses were con-
sumed in the progress of the
flames.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

4 person addicted to the habit Of
chewing the finger nails shows a want
of decision Of character, at least SO
say the Uranium savanS.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

A little boy out West was asked
if he knew where liars went, and
answered yes-they went to New
York to write for the papers.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

An Ohio boy has walked $4,000
miles already to see his girl: and isn't
half through yet.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11

If YOU would have a faithful ser
want. and one that you like, serve
yourself.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11
Approved February 5, 1872.

JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE STATE AUDITOR
AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
LEVY CERTAIN TAXES.
Be it Resolved by the Senate
and House Of Representatives OF
the State Of South Carolina, now
met and sitting in General Assem-
lily, and by the authority of the
same:
That the State Auditor be aud
he is hereby, authorized and d.
rected to levy and cause to be COL
ierted, a tax Of six (6) mills on
the dollar of ali taxable property
in the State, to meet appropria-
tions for the fiscal year commenc-
ING November 1st, 1871; that the
State Auditoris hereby authorized
and required to levy, in addition
10 the general State levy, tax OF
Two mills on all the taxable pro-
Dertv in the State, for the support
Of public schools, which shall be
collected at the same time the gen
eral State levy is collected and
Paid into the Treasury Of the
State. The same shall be the
State Sc. )! Fund.-" and shall be
kept by tie State Treasurer sepa-
rate and apart from all other funds
in his possession, and shall, under
no circumstances, be used for 9TH
er than school purposes. And the
County Commissioners OF each OF
the counties are hereby authorized
to levy and cause to be collected,
4 tax not exceeding three mills on
the dollar of all taxable property
in heir respective counties, except
the County Of Fairfield, in which I,
the County Commissioners shall
uot levy tax Of more than one
and a half mill, for the fiscal year
commencing November |, 1871.
Approved March IS, 1872.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-09-11
OFFICIAL.
Acts and Joint Resolutions
Passed by tho General As
sembly ef South Carolina,
Regular Session, 1871 and
1912.

AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATION
FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PER
DIEM OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY. AND THE
SALARIES OF THE SUBORDINATE
OFFICERS, AND OTHER EXPENSES
INCIDENTAL THERETO.
Section /. Be it enacted by the
Senate and House Of Representa-
lives of the State Of South Carroll
ma, now met and sitting in Gene
ral Assembly, and by the authorl-
cy Of the same:
That, for the payment Of the
per diem Of the members Of the
General Assembly, and the sala-
!ies of the subordinate officers,
and other expenses incidental
thereto, the sum Of one hundred
*nd ffty thousand dollars, if so
much be necessary, be, and the
same is hereby, appropriated out
Of any funds in the Treasury not
> otherwise appropriated.
-. - SEC. 2. That the Clerks of the
!Senate and House Of Representa-
aivcs be, and they are hereby, au-
;aorizcd and directed to furnish
70 each member Of their respective
bodies a pay certificate for the
amount Of his per diem, to include
such dates as the General Assem-
aiy shall, by concurrent resoIu-
;ion, direct.
SEC. 3. That such certificates shall
conform to the provisions Of Sec
lion %, Article II, of the Consti-
tuition Of the State, and shall be
certified by the President Of the
Senate, and attcsted by the Clerk
Of the Senate, for all members of
that body, and by the Speaker of
thc House Of Representatives. and
ov the Clerk Of the same, for all
members Of that body.
SEC. 4. That the subordinate Of
icers and employees Of the Gene
ral Assembly shall, in like man.
ner, be furnished with certificates
Of pay, in such amounts as shall
DC fixed by that branch Of the
General Assembly to which such
officers and employees shall, re-
spectively, belong: Provided, ho'o-
,.csr, That their pay certificates,
for services rendered common to
she two Houses, shall be signed
by the President Of the Senate,
and countersigned by the Speaker
Of the House Of Representatives.
SEC. 5. That the Treasurer of
the State is hereby authorized and
directed to pay the said certlh-
Gates, at his counter, out OF any
funds in the Treasury not other
wlsc disposed Of: and to hold the
certificates as his vouchers there
tor, and he is authorized and re-
uuired to retain in the Treasury
Office all moneys from incoming
taxes.
Approved February 5, 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

1t is stated that advices received at Wash
ington from Columbia, S. c., indicate that the
efforts of Messrs Stanbcry and johnson to Sc
cure an appeal from the United States Circuit
Court at Columbia, S. c., to the United States
Supreme Court, in the Ku-Klux cases, have
failed. thereby preventing hearing and deci
sion in the latter court on the constitutionality
of the military enforcement act. 1t appears
that the court were unanimous in overruliDg a
motion for new trial and arrest of judgment
in those cases were the counsel for the defence
made the point that their clients were charged
with crimes committed before Congress passed
the act under which they were tried and con-
yicted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
OUR MERCHANTS.

Alexandria has always hada class of business
men Of whom any city might justly be proud,
and her merchants of to-day are no whit be-
hind their predecessors in all the essential
qualities which fit them to successfully prose
cute business requiring integrity, energy and
talents of an order that at once entitle the pos
SCISSOR to position and influence in the COM
munity. Laboring under all the disadvantages
to which the merchants of the South have been
subjected since the war, they have exhibited a
spirit and determination that, more than any
thing else prove their claim to a liberal sup
port and eutitle them to the appreciation OF
this community. A more generous, high-toned,
honorable class of men cannot be found than
the merchants Of Alexandria, as all will testify
who have come In contact with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
ALEXANDRIA.

Alexandria, during the year 1871, enjoyed a
greater degree of prosperity than has been ex-
perienced in any year since the war, and the
improvement has been of character well CAL
culated to inspire fresh hope for the future of
the city There has been steady increase in
population, while business, stagnated for sever
al years on account Of the devastated condition
of the back country, has revived and has grown
and increased more rapidly than anticipated.
Indeed, much Of the former trade, diverted
from this market on account Of other channels
of communication. has, by means of increased
(tciEties for transportation and supcriorind
ments, been, again centred here; while the COM
mendable spirit manifested on the part Of the
people to foster and build up the cities and
towns within the borders of their own State,
must eventuate in reciprocal good. The posi-
ton assumed by Alexandria and the character OF
her people. have won for heran enviable stand,
while for frmness endurance and devotion to
principle they are the peers Of any in the State
and challenge the admiration Of all. Morally,
socially, and commercially, few places possess
greater advantages; and. surrounded by a coun-
try, productive and susceptible of the highest
degree of cultivation, destined at no distant
day to be thickly settled and become one of the
richest portions of the State, is it not reason
able to predict bright future for Alexandria :?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
REPUTATION.

While it is emphatically denied, and the de-
NAL made in all good faith, by those Of the ma
.iority in the Legislature, that reputation is at
all contemplated, it may not be amiss to note
the impressions made upon others by the recent
action had upon the Funding BILL especially
when they come from friendly sources and ex-
press the opinions of those whose esteem Is
worth having In an article upon the Debt
question in the New York Express of the 10Th
of last month. the editor says
''ii'hc only reasons given for this extraordinary
act are that the Legislature dare not impose a
higher rate Of tax than 80 cents on the 500 -
which is the present tax-and that 1t would
take double this amount to pay the interest and
support the government We never dreamed
until now that the Old Dominion, so long the
mother of American States and statesmen. so
long respected at home aud abroad, would re-
sort to an act like this or that any possible
body could be elected within her borders who
would thus deliberately discrcdit their own
| Commonwealth The act done is not only one
of practical reputation, but an open refusal to
pay the debt of the State, even to the extent
of the money now in the Treasury, collected
from the people to pay taxes, and applicable to
the payment of accrued interest upon the
debt
| After quoting the remarks of Messrs. Daniel
and Doolcy, Of the House of Delegates, he
concludes as follows
THE dishonor which the dishonest carpet
baggers have put upon North and South Caro-
lima, and other States Virginia might impose
by her own act upon herself, and at once be-
come, in public estimation. as bad as the worst
Those who have helped her in her improve
mcuts, and would gladly help her more: those
who are providing capital for works OF great
value to the commonwealth, and those who
have hoped that the day was not far distant
when the Old Dominion would bcircstorcd to
her former glory and power-are indeed most
sorely grcvcd and wronscd by this recent act
Of repudiation When Nirginians thus openly
rcpudiatc their debt, their honor, and their
worldwide, indeed, can We trust?
We do not believe that Virginia will do eth
cr on f, ultimately to redeem her credit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

though probably least interested, to raise
''huc aud cry when any contemplated i'm
provemcnt is to be made, any new plan put in
practice. or enterprise undertaken. luconsc-
ouSly to themselves, by their talk, they do
much harm, and really are IN impeachment to
the progress OF any place. II instead of com
planning and iaulttnding they would turn
their attention to some suitable employment
or occupation inr themselves, and pursue 1t
with half the diligence and energy that they
manifest in matters that concern them but lit
tie, or if at ALL for their own good, what useful
citizens they would make, aud how much they
could benefit the community in which they re-
side
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
Death ofDr. Hore. orSlatlord County.

am deeply panied to inform the numerous
readers OF the Gazette of the death Of Doctor
WALTER HORE, Of Stafford county, Va He
fell dead ut his residence on last Thursday night.
about hal past eleven o'clock. Drs. Stone and
Montague were in attendance and used r.. their
energy Ill cndeavoring to bring about reuctlon
but their efforts were unavailing. DR.. Hore Was
a man of great skill and learning in his protes-
sion; was personally generous and Of great III,
lucncc, and in all the relations OF life possessed
1t strong hold upon the affections of his people
Especially can the writer of this sympathize
with his afflicted family in their distressing be-
rcavement; in view Of the peculiar services rem
dered by the deceased in 1864. when terrible
wound had Frustrated me upon Il bed of suffer
ing, and no one Of his long list OF surviving
friends and acquaintances can wish more pro-
foundly than !, that He who is peculiarly the
God of the widow and orphan will bless this dis.
tressed family with all things nccdful for time
and eternity. TYRONE
BrcntSville, Dee. 30 1871.
Died, at Gotham Albcmarle county, Na on
Friday, the I'D of December, after Il long and
painful illness, Rev. d. II. BOIDEN, late rec
tor of the Episcopal Church ut Fairfax &. H. III
the 18th year Of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
THE NEW YEAR.

The holidays are ever, the old year gone, the
volume closed, and 'placed upon the shelf,
along with the other annals of time, for future
reference and comment and, to day, we enter
upon New YEAR, cherishing auticipations of
a brighter future, despite the disappointment
Of the past We prefer to offer a word of en-
enlargement; asking our people to take hope,
and with the spirit and courage that have char
acterized them heretofore, try to surmount the
difficulties in their way, rise superior to the
emergency land viudcate the name and fame OF
Virginia Patience and perseverance will ac-
complsh much, and things are not always
what they seem to be- therefore, let us press
forward, and have confidence that the sunlight
of prosperity will yet shine upon US if We but
keep up stout heart and use diligently the
means placed at our command by a beucfcent
Providence. Speaking Of general matters, some
may think that we, in this section, are yet to
suffer injury politically, but strict compliance
with the laws and the pursuit of a straight fer
ward, manly course, such rs always obtained in
"the better days of the Republic" and was
the rule of action Of our forefathcrs, can thwart
all designs for that purpose, and promote our
material interest, if it does not better our ro-
liiical condition.
Whoever would himself be prosperous; who
ever would advance the interest OF the CON-
munity in which he lives; whoever would pro-
mote the general welfare Of the people Of the
Commonwealth, let him, this day, turn over IA
new leaf" abandon dependency and vain re-
grets aud go to roth, with full assurance that
In that alone will he find reconpcnSc. Let
those who arc able assist those less fortunate
than themselves; let there be a unity Of scnti-
ment among our people, who are bound to-
gcther by ties the most enduring; let there be
no clashing of interests, but a desire to help
one another; disposition manifested to foster
and encourage in our own midst those sources
ofindustry and wealth that have built up and
enriched other portions of the country so far
inferior to our own in point of natural ad-
vantages and soon the sorrow that has been
experienced will be more than compensated by
the JOY which will be felt at the growth, pros
perity and plenty that will surely follow. Indo-
lence and dissipation are, now, under the cir
cumstances, less excusable than ever, and are
becoming more and more intolerabc; while the
man who expects to succeed in his profession
or business, must be SOBER industrious, attan-
tive and intelligent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
THE LEGISLATURE.

After Il ten day : recess. which most OF the
members awaited themselves Of to visit their
homes to spend the Christmas holidays and en-
JOY the comforts and happiness only afforded at
hnntc re-asscmblcs tomorrow. when 1t Is hoped
that the renewed energies of all will be directed
to the advancement of the material interests of
the State. That differences Of opinion should
exist as to the best method Of attaining this
much to he desired end. is natural and there
fore the greater need for calm and deliberate
action, the prevalence of wise counsel, and the
absence of i'll feeling or prejudice No meas
ure should receive the sanction of the General
Assembly, merely because it may be considered
for the time being, popular, or to obvlate a
difficulty, without reference to its future effects
and above all things let the honor and credit OF
the old Commonwealth be preserved Amid
the fraud and corruption so prevalent nova
days, let not the breath Of suspicion attach to
her name, and though the ordeal through
which Virginia may have to pass be trying in
the extreme, yet better that, than that her
broad shield, which has always and under all
circumstances shonc with such lustre, should
be furnished or for moment blurred. Hoping
for the best aud trusting to the wisdom and
sound judgment Of those whom the people
have chosen as their representatives, we await
the turn of events in the confident expecta
ton that nothing will be done unworthy OF
Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
.W.IKRFED.

By Rev. Geo. H. Williams, on Thursday De-
cenber Dist, Mr. SANFORD BEACH to Miss
ANN r. PETTITT. both of Fairfax county.
By Rev. Geo H. Williams, on Thursday, De-
cember 2lSt. Mr. JNO- j.. DAVIS. of Fairfax
county, to Miss SUSA \ REID, Of Prince Will
liam county.
Dec. 26 at the NJ. f. Church South Fairfax
G. H., by .Rev. w. G. Hammond. Mr.. F. +.
TRIPLETTand Miss NJ AIRY ELLEN CROSS
daughter of John ID. Cross, CSC. all of Fairfax
county.
Dec. II. ut the residence of the bride parents,
by Rev. w. 6. Hammond, Mr. JNO. ROBERT
BEACH and Miss LAU RIA Y. TRICE, daugh-
ter OF Mr. H. Z. Trice, all of Fairfax county.
Dec y, at the residence of the brides parents,
b: Rev: W. q. Hammond, Mr.. ELISHA H.
THOMPSON and Miss MARY V. HUNT,
dAughtcr vi Mm. Hunt. all Of Fairt;X county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

The Washington correspondent Of the Balti,
more Sun says 1.-THE report Of one Of the
most reliable Of the water transportation COM
panies doing business between the District Of
Columbia and New York, shows that the cx,
portation of -four from the District has fallen
off considerably. The trade in sumac, which
had come to be an article of freight, paying
we'll, is also largely diminished, the ready sale
of Maryland and Virginia sumac being much
curtailed by the careless manner in which it is
prepared for market"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01
BY l.. ID. Harrison. AuctiOnecr.

GALE OF THE BRICK YARD OF TUCh-
- Err s. LUCAS AND ALL APPURTEN-
ANCES.-If not sold at private sale by MON
DAY, the lst day of January, 1872, will be sold
on that day, at Il o clock m. on the premises,
south Washington street, opposite the Catholic
acres of CLAY LAND, inexhaustible, with the
most improved BRICK MACHINES, STEAM
ENGINE and BOILER, full set of BLACK
SMITH TOOLS, &c, &c, and everything con-
shutting first brickyard There is
wharf attached,
Terms: One-third cash, and the residue in siA
and twelve months, with interest, to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, with approved
personal security and the retention of the title
until the last payment is made. Stamps and
deed at the cost of the purchaser.
nov 30-eots& TUCK ER LUCAS.
Esy- In consequence Of the inclemency of the
weather, the above sale is postponed until SAT
URDAY NEXT, JANUARY 9th, ut when time il
will take place ut IL m, in front of Harrison's
Auction Store jan It's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-01

Iti said that the last official act Of Valmeseda
in Cuba, was to issue decree that out Of the
thirty-fvc thousand Chinese inhabitants Of
Cuba, ten or fifteen thousand shall Immediate
" enrol themselves and labor for the Govern
meut at 81 per month. He also DEGREES that
all Chinese now working under the contract
system shall be reipdentured on the expiration
of their terms, or be sent to jail