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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-01

APRIL Fools DAY-This. in addition to
being Easter Monday, is also April Fool
day, so called from the custom ofsending peo-
pie on stupid errauds. The custom is common
the world over. Its origin il said to be devriv-
ed from the hull feast among the Hiudoos, but
others aver that il comes FROM celebration of
the Savior being sent about TO and fro between
Herod, Plate and Caiaphas. The French call
the fooled man a poisson d'avril, meaning a
silly fish, which is easily caught while in the
highlands of Scotland the dupe is called a
gowk which means cuckoo. In Englan the
tricks are carried to great extremes, and the
police courts on the I'd of April generally, are
iull Of assault and battery cases, the result OF
being fooled Americans are too busy to
give much attention to the day; and we'll it is,
we're it not for the street boys playing MINI
ic pranks on each other, it would be scarcely
remembered aud soon he forgotten.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-06

some blankets, q bench, q small table, two stools
and few iron cooking utensils scattered ABOUT
made up the total OF the cabins furniture"
was not permitted to open the door, which was
secured by a ''Dutton.n
NICE CARD PARTY.
Here, then, we spent the night principally IN con-
versation and card playing, teaching them euchre
and California jack, while they taught me ''bind"
"wnistilng Jackn and ''three up"
Towards morning, with one blanket under and
one over me, between the outlaws with my feet TO
tile fire. went to sleep. but before long was
awakened by steve, and after cutting me
COUPLE or POUNDS OF vEEIsoN
from one OF the dried quarters hanging up, and
tying up my e. es, we started out, ana reached
Rhody's cabin &C about nine O'Clock, they sad
Notwithstanding my mind was not troubled ON cur
return tramp it had been gong over, the time
we were walking seemed twice as long. | am GER
tain we did not return over the same ground we
went out on.
Upon reaching Rhody's house we found tnat, flied
with apprehensons as to my fate.
SHE HAD GONE TO MOSS NECK
and communicated her information to the HERALD's
special messenger.
Nothing particularly interesting occurred on Sat
urday, but on Sunday steve returned my revolver
TO me anu Rhody took me TO the grave and place OF
execution of Saunders.
LEAVING THE OUTLAWS.
On Monday morning, March rs l started alone
for the New Bridge (where was TO meet Andrew
and Stevel IN drenching rain which In fifteen
minutes wet me TO the skin. TO add to my discom.
future lost my way, for had never gone on this
road alone BEFORE, and fears that could not arrive
at Moss Neck in time for the morning train increas-
ang my perturbation, made a mls-step on one OF
the numerous foot-ogs was obliged to cross ana
stepped into the MUDDY water OF Turkey "branch"
above my knees. Alter / had been wandering about
the paths and roads that are so numerous IN that
vicinity for over an hour heard a shot perhaps
quarter OF q mile distant l answered with one
IRON my revolver, and reply told me the road to
take.
The walk from the New Bridge to Moss Neck was
rapid one, and nothing worthy OF record was
said but the advice from Steve that should never
return; 'for' said he, "if your report is hard on
us we won't see you. while II 1t Is IN our favor
THE WHITE PEOPLE WILL KILL your
At Moss Neck received an invitation from q gen.
teman or Shoe Heel to revisit that village before
my departure. As was fearful OF the feeling that
might have been produced among the whites by
the strong denunCatons Of my course In the Robe
sonan declined going, and for the same reason
determined not 10 stop In Lumberton.
AT Moss Neck the two outlaws Steve and An
drew, presented me with
AN OLD DOUBLE BARRELLED SHOTGUN,
which, they assured me, was one Of the three used
by Henry Berry Lowery at Wiregrass Landing,
where alone he dispersed body OF militia. They
also gave few pieces OF silver coin as memen-
toes OF my sojourn among them.
And now. the train approaching. with cordial
shake OF the hand, they babe me Ego In peace"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-06


tia were stationed about ana around the cabins OF
the outlaws, In pursuance OF some vague plan or
theory OF the state Oficials, the female inmates OF
their houses were permitted to go and come as they
pleased. Scarcely DAY passed by Without an In
terview between Rhody Lowery ana her husband.
when the actions OF the enemy would be compared,
and Information was easily CLEANED from some
enamored soldiers BY the fascinating Rnody and
communicated to the hunted bandit.
III am going to see Henry" sne would say to the
guards about her houses 'qollow me II you want
to see him;n and upon ner return. "Henry sent
his respects to you, and wants to know how long
you viii stay" &C.; ana yet no attempt was ever
made to follow her; there was too much peril In 1t.
IMPRISONMENT OF THE ROBBERS WIVES.
When that brilliant piece Of strategy, the arrest
OF the wives OF the outlaws was determined upon.
and Rhody Lowery asked to accompany the militia
only to the store at Eureka, Henry Berry L0wery
was within 200 yards of his house, and quickly I'm
parted news to his comrades. After the wives or
steve aud Tom Lowery and Andrew Strong
had been captured on the way TO the
store they passed close beside the band
Of outlaws, who gave signal seen Dy Rhody. Be-
cause II. b. Lowery was NOS absolutely certain the
women were TO be Imprisoned the soldiers were
permitted to pass through the swsmps unmolested
10 the store at the railroad where they TOT the nrst
time told their prisoners they were to De taken to
Iumbertop. and marched them down the railroad
toward Moss Neck.
one Of the militia, Bert McClain, mulatto him.
o,, Int ..pressedn into this campaign, mad been 80
cons,derate OF Rhody's comfort as TO "tote' her
child. six months old, for ner through the woods,
and ne received his reward, for soon alter leaving
the store Rnody. knowing there would be a conflict.
called McCain to her and asked him to carry the
child again, and he had scarcely omplied with her
request when
THE GUNS OF THE OUTRAGED OUTLAWS
rom the side Of the railroad killed two and wounded
several Or the militia, while the rest took light
leaving the women ana McClan alone upon the
track At Lumberton, the captves going to Moss
Neck by the advice OF their husbands, alone, they
were confined in the Court House, where every at.
tent,on that could be desired was shown them. At
the end of week, II. b. Lowry sent a message de-
manding their release and threatening retaliation.
1t is needless 10 say they we're not detained hour
after the message was receyed.
IN CONCLUSION
Ihave now given the HERALD a plain statements
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-06

along the road for half q mile two miles below the
rendezvous, while he himself was seen at safe
distance from the scene Of the expected engage
ment sweeping the road with spy glass.
He never met the outlaws again, greatly to their
regret, for this second treacherS fearfuly enraged
thcm At his first interview with them he asked
them, 'ror JOKE" TO
FIRE INTO HIS FORCE WITH FINE SHOT,
but not to hurt them. saying they would be driven
OF, and the campaign would be ended. The out
laws declined, as they believed his object was to
exaggeraie the difficulties with which he was sur
rounded that he might get a stronger force Of
United states troops and bring the general govern
ment to the assistance OF the State.
THE OUTLAWS AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT.
These men profess to have unDounded respect
for the United states authorities. They frequently
said to me-
"We will fight the state or county authorities as
often as they are sent against as; but we must be
hard pressed before We will engage with United
States soldiers for we have no war with Them"
Again they said:-"We will not interfere with the
railroad because It carries the mails for the govern
ment, although We know large sums OF money are
often to be found in the express car" But they
would add, 'thc railroad must not be used against
us, for we must take care OF ourselves"
WHY THEY DON'T ESCAPE.
at is q hard life, said steve L0wery 10 me one
day; 81 would give all the money IN the world II l
had 1t to be allowed to lead an honest, peaceful lfe
no man who has not experienced it can know what
1t Is to be hiding in the swamp, searched for contin
ually, price upon his head, and nothing in the
future to look forward to out violent death. We
men could easily leave the county and State II VIC
would 20 without our families, but we
wont do that. We would rather die and
we will die mere. know will be killed, and per-
haps soon, but Will defend my life long as
can and none Of us will ever be taken alive TO be
hung up ike dogs for doing what we were forced
into. AIf the Governor would withdraw the reward
we could get away, but he Will never do that. And
then Will be hard for the coored people here wnen
we go away or are killed.
THE KU KLux ARE AFRAID OF us
now but am afraid 1t will be worse than esoi
when we are put out OF the way, unless otners
ike us rise up to defend themselves They cali US
murderers and ROBBERS; have never kiheu onc
man in cold blood but Saunders ana Il you
were a coored man and would see the liss ne had
Of innocent men who were TO 10 Killed
by the Ku Klux you would 40 the
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Orders have been received in Charles
ton, from Washington, to put Forts sum
tcrand Moultrie in a good state OF defense
and in Pursuance thereof the mounting
guns Of heavy calibre will begin at once.
General Q. A. Gilmorei is expected in a
lew days, under whom the work will be
done. These warlikc preparations arc
deemed neco5sney, so the quid nuncs
SAY. by the relations now existing be-
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per, itsreguaar edition numbering
nearly One Thousand copies. Its sue
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more gratifying, because four Or five
years ago scarcely amy ii believed
that "a paper could be established here.
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J. WALKER, Proprietor. r.. II. McDoslLp 4 Co., prn!ri,I. AMI
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RICEVILLE
SCIENTIFIC AND CLASSICAL
~GnsGiGute.

Pref. ". A. G. Brown, PRINCIPAL.
The Trustees ortlis Institution, which acniry
e. so great celebrity n few wears ago under the
management Of Professors Goforth and Brown,
have the pleasure Of announcing that il il now
placed uron its former footing, under the charge
Of the ssms gentlemen.
The facilities are being greatly increased by
tho erection Of n magnificent new building, 7Ny-
A feet, three stories high, to be completed du-
ring the present year.
. Professor Brown il now here, and will have
charge Of tn" school with necessary assistants,
until Professor Golurth arrives.
Tia" e]EerciScs will open the Dist day Of August.
Trnms FER Session OF FIyg Moyrls:
fIrst ,Iat', ....>I0G0
n,,'"n' ''''''....,... lGoj
i"''" ''''''.......... 1880
l"Irth ............... 2O03
Pupils will he charged from date Of entrance
to TIE close orthc scs. ion.
TIL" Test l'o"hs are those used In the first In.
ti,utions Of the country.
The grand end and aim Of education is ;ho de.
yclopmrnt and discipline Of the faculties Of the
mind, in ]trainingt to habits Of independent think
ing and reasoning. Ours IL a School tor mental
culture. and not the mere stuiinr uf the mcIn-
Dry with unconncctcd facts o. science. iunda.
mental principles are in every instance sought
Tor AMI applied.
We nro determined % establish n school whose
standard oI scholarship shall not lie below that
Of the best on the continent.
Board can be furnished at p to 81 per week
KIcEvELLE, Tenn, July nth, ISL.
j. y. klMBROuGII,
Pres. Board Of trustees.
IN0 I NITI"INNuN e.
Aug.lO,tf.
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Now il the time to subscribe for

Now III the time to subscribe for
TIE GUMETTA IZG LgT.I2P2IgI
So asto be kept posted i'll the current political and general news
of the day. Tbs Presidential Campaign will soon open, and the
Enterprise will be a strong advocate of Democratic Principles and
will always oppose Radicalism.
We shall do our best to make the paper interesting. Any one
desiring to write articles for the paper are at liberty to do SO.
The Rates of Advertising in the Enterprise will be found on first
page.
We hope our friends will aid us in increasing our circulation.
The paper is published for the benefit, especially, of the people
of Monroe and adjoining Counties. Give US a Liberal Patronage
and we will give you a Good Par 81.
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James Fisis's lie was insured for
100000, which, in addition to the real
and personal estate bequeathed to his
wife, ought to make her very comforta
bic for life.
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The Catholic Standard urges dcvout
Catholics to pray for Henry Ward
Beccher, and others like him, who are
tea"hing error in rssard to the Saviour
and his Church, and are spreading heath
omism throughout our country.
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In answer to the query, "Where is
Bullock" the Boston Post says it sup
poses he has been hypothocated
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Theodore Parker once said he wished
that ministers ard lecturers would be Il
little more generous Of thought and
moro stingy Of words.
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The Kentucky House Of Representa-
tives have voted the repeal Ct the law
making insanity ~ cause for divorce.
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Mr.. Goldthwaite, from Alabama, has
at last, been permitted to take his seat
rs Senator from that State.
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At an election held in Dayton, Ky,
on Monday, lust, upon tho question Of
increasing the Indebtedness Of the city,
the lady Taxpayers attended the polls
and voted in considerable numbers. The
Ma or voted ono way and his vile the
other. They ought to have paired off.
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A Good Joke on the Merchant.

A Good Joke OH the Merchant.
\ merchant going home elevated, strg.
gorol against Il telegraph pole. "Bog
your pardon" said he, "Ihopc no oticnse.
LIS rather dark and the streets are mar
row., yon see"
In = few minutes he came up with ar
other polc. "Could'nt help it sir said
liz lifting his hat; | never saw such crook.
ed lanes as we have in this city"
Again he ran against u pole, this time
with u force that sent him to the Grsund.
"Look here, neighbour, you needn't push q
follow down because he happens to touch
you: the road is as much mine as yours,
and / have as much right to bo here as
You have, YOU old tick-in.tho.mud.'
lie picked himself up, and made anoth-
or effort to reach home but he soon came
plump against another pile. 81 shan't
make any moro a~pologic,," said he; "ir
you got into the middle Of the street and
stand in my way, that, your lookout and
ro' mine"
Proceeding on his journey again, and
h%"roming dizzy, he seemed to be entagIcd
in am ioextr.cablo labyrinth Of telegraph
poles, which led him to make a general
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It transpiros that all Fisl,'s letters to
Josie were composed by his private sec
Rotary, and that he mover himself ven
turod hut ono single note, the n be-
ginning, chow it pircrccd my hart" etc.
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TIGR

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7 Il Z EN- TER PB ISE

AS am Advertising Medium offers as
Inducements as @Ry Country Pa
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please bear Thu In mind, their expert.
ence Will Justify 0slr assertion.
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1872-02-01

Two coal mines in Chesterfield Co.,
Va. arc on fire. 1t is feared there will
he a coal famine IN Richmand.
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Governor Yarmouth has appointed
General Longstreet hajor General of the
Louisiana State Militia.
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THE ENTERPRISE
"~"r'~,'o~ Hhur,day, Feb. l.lS52.
.v4rtuy , Democrat.
"The Niger"

"Ihe Niger"
nv "pus."
For whom are w in slavery pent,
Meath sorrow and taxation bent,
Through dearest grub aud highest rent!
The "Nigger,"
For whom have We been robbed and aayed,
BY thieves and Grants Of every grade,
Shot down, imprisoned and betrayed
The "Nigger."
For whom has our best blood been spilled,
The nations budding glorios killed,
And every home with weeping filled
The "Nigger."
For whom are armies now maintained,
The land Of wealth and substance drained,
Defeuceless men and women Drained
The "Nigger,"
For whom did Stevens dirty claws,
First tamper with the couutry's laws,
And babe both truth aud Justice pause :
The Niger"
Thro' whom are Southern fields now bare,
Her people broken down with care,
The prey Of misery-despalr
The "Nigger,"
Thro' whom doesvico o'orSpread the laOd
And murder stalk on every hand,
Along with rape and arson's brand
The "Niggcr."
Who'll damn US past rcdemption's aid,
Ualo'S come sudden change is made,
And reasons voices gain obeyed ?
The "Nigger."
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1GStrrI and Atlantic Railroad.


On and after Sunday, February 18th, 1871,
d. Passenger Trains will run on the Western
. Atlantic Railroad as follows:
NItHT PASSRSGRR TRATN.
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COHHIGSIONM MERCHANTS.
We also deal in
WHEAT, CORN, BACON

anil Country Produce Generally. Highest mar.
kst price always given. Consignments solicited
and liberal cash advances made.
CARPENTER & ROSS,
july27-IS7l-ly Knoxville, Tenn.
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i. b. WALKER, NJ. r.