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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
4 Singular Fact i'll Nature.

Readers Of kinglakes "Ethcn' will
perhaps remembcr singular state.
mcnt in that delightful book to the
effect that the author, sailing up the
Nile one Sabbath, distinctly heard the
church bells of his native land.
Prince, the Eastern traveller, relates
the Same story without apparent
knowledge of kinglakc's statement.
There vas no mistaking, says each Of
these Travellers, the sound. TO one
il was the church bells Of England :;
to the other those of New York. Neith-
or could explain the phenomenon But
in paper just read hcfvrc the British
Association it is possible the mystery
is solved. n, Jebel.NazuS, it says,
on the peninsula Of Sinai, there il a
peculiar sand slope, from which loud
and mysterious noises arc frequently
heard to pEoceed, exciting the super
Stiiion Of the B,douins and the won
der Of travellers. The sound comes
from the motion Of the sand. When
any Considerable quantity is in mo-.
tion deep, swelling, vibrating moan
is first heard, rising gradually to a
roar, loud enough at its height to be
almost startling, and then gradually
diving away.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Returned from Liberia,

Yesterday n party of twenty-five or
thirty negroes arrived here on their
way to North Carolina. Thcy are
the remains Of a company of near two
hundred who went to Liberia from
North Carolina year ago. The bal
ance died out there, and this small
remnant are now seeking their way
back to the old North State. The
company went out to Africa under the
auspices of the American Colonization
Society. They say they were treated
very we'll by the natives out there,
but not being used to the climat G
and mode Of living, they died off like
sheep. Yellow fever carried mt st of
them off.-No,loM Ki,uini0n, 22N.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
YoUlIg NCn and Women,

A lively sermon on the "Vicc Of the
Age" was preached in ST. Louis re-
Gently by Rev. Dr.. Holland, of that
city, and in cuurse of his remarks he
said
The middle classes spend their in.
come in keeping up false appearances.
They too, must wcrc dove colorcd pan.
falcons and shiny boots. They must
wear diamond studs and seal rings,
and carry young ladies to the opera
in hired carriages at the rate of three
hours use for three days. wages.
They must take a turn now and then
at billiards, stand treat to the cock :,
tails, bet upon their varai,y when
called in question, and last Of all, lest
they should be deemed timid, must
demonstrates their nerve by eight,
ing the tiger" until it claws tho last
dime out of their pockets, and lasting
scratches upon their souls.
The only safeguard against vice is
work not work as the slave, wuo
works to eat and eats to work, but
to reach higher plane of effort, not
only of the body, but of the mind
work, whatever it be, whether for
a day, week, month, or a lifetime,
honestly and chcerfuIly, as one who
expects to contemplate its results for.
ever,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
EmigrantS TO America.

The continually incr easing tide OF
emigration from Berlin to the United
States is viewed by the government
with growing dissatisfaction. During
the last few months tn exodus has
attained enormous proportions, and
the effects of the steady drain upon
the population of the country is being
visibly felt in many agricultural and
manufacturing districts. imigrants
of the agricultural class are rriving
at Bremen daily by hundreds en-
route for America, while tho manu-.
featuring class are pouring in by
thousands. The government has de-
cided to adopt such measures as will
arrest the progress Of this flood OF
emigration which threatens to en-
danger the productive interests of the
country. The subject has, it is un
dcrstood, been made matter of dis
cussion at various times in the Cabi.
net, aud, as preliminary measure, it
has been resolved, in order to dis.
courage emigration, to abrogate the
the present reduced tariff for emi.
grants and their r'o)* II r,uelou,
the Empire. Wu,k i ara
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Another Laura Fair Sensation Poison in
The Programme.

SAN FnANclsco, Nov. PA sen.
sation has been caused here by tho
publication of an alleged plot between
Laura d. Fair and restaurant waiter
named Frank to poison Judge
Dwinclle aud Alexander Campbell,
counsel for tho people. The waiter
Frank who reveals the plot, says it
was formed before Mrs. Fail's second
trial. He states that that lady tried
to induce him to put poison in de-
cantcr iu Judge Dwinelle's house, or
into the milk can at the door, and
that this was intended to be done.
A woman went to the latter's house
and told Mrs. Dwincllc not to leave
the milk.can out.
The matter was concealed from the
public, but has been investigated by
the chief Of police, Crowley, Judge
DwinelIe, and all the counsel in the
case. Some thought the waiter in.
sane, but he had a plan Of Dwinclle's y
house in his possession.
Mrs. Fair remains IN the city. The
people are much excited at her propo.
sition to give public lectures.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

We regret to see the following in
tho columns Of the San Francisco
Bulletin Ga scicntifc gentleman
who gives much of his time to the in.
vestigation Of the domestic habits of
bugs and butterflies declares that no
has discovered n remarkable fact in
connection with cells. a stream
which flows through his sranch abounds
in cells, and he states that every eve>.
ing, about dusk, these extraordinary
fish leavo tho river to Craze in the
meadow. lie says he intended to call
the attention Of Professor Agassiz to
the fact, but could not leave the low
or country until tho great naturalist
had departed"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
The Cat Show.

The Cat Show at tho Crystal Palace
in London is generally spoken of il
the newspapers Of that city. Eacl
cat is enclosed in neat wire work
cage, with a plenty of room for the
biggest Of them. In each cage is Il
cushion for the inmate to repoSe upon.
They arc we'll supplied with meat aud
milk. The number exhibited, in
cludiug kittens, is nearly four hun
drcd. They are divided into fou,
great classes, with prizes ranging f on
two guincas to five shillinga, includ
ing short. haired, long.haircd, and
cats belonging exclusively to working
men. These are again divided into
forty eight classes, beginning with
the short.haircd tortoiscshcli hc-cat
and going through all the varieties OF
brown tabhics, blue or silver tabbics,
black and whites, puro white and un-
usual oolors. Among the Interesting
animals in the show is an tcelot, or
young tiger-cat. There is tortoise
shell he cat valued by his owner at
fifty pounds. a tortosesbeil hc.cat
short-haired is something entirely new
cats of that marking being almost
Invariably s.shcs." No 95 il valued
by his owners, two maiden ladies', at
five hundred pounds. TO crown all,
there is ca5 weighing twenty-five
pounds without his collar.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
From Washington.

WAsIINGroN, D. G. Nov. &C. The
rough draft Of the Presidents An
nual Message, though it is not quite
flushed, was read to the Cabinet to-
day, all the members being present.
1t will be somewhat, perha ps one
fifth longer than last years mes
sage.
In response to question asked by
the writer of this dispatch, the Pres
idcnt remarked that he had no ohjec-
tions to saying that the Message
would not show change Of policy on
his part as his endeavor was pow, as
it had been in the past, to perform his
entire duty to the extent of his abili.
ty, and in such manner as would
best serve the interests of the country
lie was not certain that he would re.
commend to Congress an extension
of amnesty to the goo or 800 persons
excluded by recent Lngislation but
if he should, it would be with pro-
posed condition that the beneGoiaries
merely take an oath, to support the
Constitution Of the United States.
Congress, however, had ample au-
thority in the premises, and could act
with regard to the matter without at
REPETITION Of his views upon the sub
ieot contained in his former annual
Message.
lie saw no more necessity, as had
been asserted, for making a dcclara-
ton of a more friendly policy towards
the South than for such declaration
toward the North, as he sought as
President, under the obligation of
his oath, to execute the duties of his
position without favor or paltiality
and in acco: dance with, law. lie
would, in his message, endorse such
recommendations of legislation as
may be presented by the heads of the
several departments and which cxpe-
ricncc had showr to be necessary
ane he wodld recommend to Congress
that action be taken with regard to
the award made by the Geneva arhi-
traitors. The money will be paid by
Great Britain to tho Department of
State and DC deposited in the Trcasu-
ry. OF course it cannot be drawn
therefrom except in accordance
with law, and for the purposes speci-
fed.
In the course Of conversation on
the subject Of Civil Service Reform,
the President said that while compctiu
tive examinations were desirable, he
did not think it right that chicc
should be given TO enemies of the ad-
ministration, to the exclusion Of its
friends. lie was now en- aged in cy.
aiming applications for pardon, taking
up the cases sinsly with view TO the
conclusions upon them. lie intended
to pardon Col. Bowcrman, who was
Is months ago convicted of cnbczzlc.
mcnt, while he was an officer in tho
Baltimore Custom House. lie added
that in addition to other reasons,
Col Bowerman was a brave and filth
full officer during the late war.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Mysterious Disappearance.

New York: never distinguished, we
believe, for the strirgency Of her mu-
nicipal government, was the theatre
last week Of several mysterious dis
appearances, about which the large
journals seem much exercised.
First, Louisville insurance agent,
temporarily residing at the St. Nicho.
las Hotel, disappeared, and no clue to
his whereabouts, or what became of
him, has been obtained. Then we
have the still more inexnlicable is
appearance CT 4 young Gern.aa law
yer, residing in the city. Next, a
World reporter. We Lclic>a the: G
are two, if not three, o,hcr cases rn-
ported in the metropolitan journa S
Of Saturday.
These facts argue woful system
of municipal government and mis-
erably inefficient or corrupt police.
These parties may not have all been
murdered, but suspicion, while it
points to no particu!ar person or per-
SONS as the author of Tic crime, is
strong that two of them were murder
cd for the purpose Of robbery wa
mfngt0n Star.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Loyalty In Trouble.

FIX. Auditor Wickliffe, who stole
$685. from the Treasury of Louis
lana, has been hiding for some time in
Summcr6eld, near Selma, Ala, under
the name Of Doctor j. Polk Shelby.
The so-called Doctor had precious
record In 1868, 1869 and 1870 be
was Auditor of the State of Louisian a
md for corruption and rascality in
Office was impeached and expelled
from the position. lie was raised to
Official position by the Radical party.
While in Office he made tho most cor
rupt use Of the position, and robbed
The taxpayers, through fraudulent
means, of thousands upon thousands
OF dollars. In the Spring of
1870 he went to Mr.. Strass,
broker Of New Orleans with Louis
lana Treasury warrants, apparently
all light, aggregating one hundred
and thirty thousand dollars, upon
which MIR. Strauss advanced him
S7l 900 in greenbacks, aud also
certified bank check for $4,000.
Shortly after getting this money, Mr..
Wickliife shook the dust of New Or
leans from his feet, and left for parts
unknown. Ia short while after.
wards, the warrants, were present
ed for payment, and Mr.. Strauss
made the rather uncomfortable Tor
him) discovery that his warrants
were bogus, and that he had been
swindled by this scoundrel to the tune
Of $50, 600. a short time since, a
Mr.. Bummel, of New Orleans, was in
Selma, and recognized the doctor.
Steps were i'm mediately taken for his
arrest, but the great Radical leader
was too sharp for them and made his
escape on Il feet nurse.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
A State Ruled by Women,

Among tho Holland possessions
thero is remarkable little State
which, in its constitution and the
original customs of it's inhabitants,
surpasses the boldest dreams of
American ladies. Upon the Island of
Java, between the cities of Batavia
and Samarang, lies the littlo King
dom of Bantam. Although tributary
to Holland, it is an independent State,
politically without Importance, yet
happy, rich, aud since time immemo-
rial governed and defended by women
The Sovereign is indeed q man, but all
the rest of the government belongs to
the fair sex. The King is entirely
dependent upon his State Council,
composed of three women. The high.
est authorities, all State officers, court
functionaries, military commanders
and soldiers are without excep-
tion, of the female sex. The
men are agriculturalists and mer-
chants. The body guard of the King
is formed of tho female elite. These
amazops ride in the masculine style,
wearing sharp steel points instead Of
spurs. They carry pointed lance,
which they swing very gracefully, and
also a musket, which is discharged at
full galop. The throne is inheritable
by the eldest son, and in case the
King dies without issue hundred
elected amazons assemble, in order to
choose successor from among their
own sons. The chosen one is the pro.
claimed lawful King. The capital
city of this little State lies in one of
the most picturesque parts of the
island, in fruitful plain, and is dc.
Tended by two well kept fortresses.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
WINNSBORO. S. c., WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECE

to learn from the bird of freedom.
The colored boys at the hotel he
called pagans, and his white admirers
ho admitted to be brothers. At this
stage of the proceedings he remem
bered some chestnuts in his pockets !;
and all further efforts to draw out this
interesting little African lion had as
much effect as attempting to interview
the lion at Central Park when polish
inr a bone.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Short Filled Canned Goods.

The American Grocer says !:
"Short weight" packing is being car
ried to extremes this year. If "retail
grocers' will buy these goods know
ingly, there will always be those who
will sell them, but there are those
who will work these off, if possible
as straight goods. We have before
us now two-pound can of Balti~
more packed fresh pears, that really
is not much larger than the standard
onc-pound can, and will easily set in
side the regular two-pound can. 1t
weighs, can and all, but twenty
ounces
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Tho London Times Advice TO Canada,

The Canl1iHns arc invited to de-
clare tHe:r independence, in palmer
word, than it has used hitherto, by
the London Times, which says to
them in recent article "From this
time forth l"ok after your own bust
hess yourselves ; you arc big enough,
YOU are strong enough, you are intelli-
gent enough, and if there were any
deficiency i'll any of th.s SO points, it
would be supplied by tho education
Of self-reliance. We are both now
i'll false position, and the ti,ne has
arrived when we should be relieved
from it. Take up your freedom
your days of apprenticeship are
over"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Blind StaggerS.

Lately.I had a young mule taken
with the blind staggers, and it was a
bad case. A. friend advised mo to
mash up the gum Of camphor, (say
half an ouucc,) divide and put it in
oaoh ear, fill tho ear with rags or pa~
per and tic, to prcvont his Hopping it
out. l did SO, and to my delight my
mulo was we'll in loss than two hours,
and has been at work over since
Southern Home Journal.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
A Reporters Credentials.

The St. Louis reporters have queer
credentials to public entertainments.
a fcw days since one made applica-
tion for entrance to the fair grounds.
The following conversation thereupo
ensucd between him and the guardian
of the gate SCOT a ticket, sir p
"No, sir" "WeIl, you can't 60 in
then-stand aside" "But Pm a re.
porter for the Globe" "Show mo
your credentials" "Wcll, here are
three passes on tho Iron Mountain
Railroad, one on the Bellcville branch
Of the Cairo Short Line. one on tho
ST. Louis and Southeastern, one
on the Fifth street road Here's
a copy of. the Globe, a ticket
on Chinese laundry, "A restau-
rant bill Of fare, two toothspicks, a
clean handkerchief, bunch Of keys
and pipe" "PAss in, sir."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

Riotous demonstrations against tho
Jews have takon place in and around
Prague, ending in much personal inju.
ry and destruction of property. 'fhe
agressors were Czechs. Tho police
has restored order.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Domestic or Foreign Markets.

To which we invite tho attcntio of th
the inhabitants Of Fairfield County as else
where. Feeling assured that wo oan fur.
nish them with better GOOOS at Less Prices
than any house in South Carolina. as our
stock is Of the best quality of GOODS.
Samples sent OH application by mail. We
have beautiful line Of Mourning Goods.
Mr.. W. J. ARRANTS, Of kershnw, is
now in our employ, as Hell as Mr.. BELTON
ORCHARD, both of these gentlemen would
be pleased to SEQ their Fairfield friends at
the GRAND CENTRAL DRY GOODS
EST1 1BLISLINENTo
VIM. ID. LOVE e. CO.,
Columbia, s. G.
". D. LOVE,
B. Is. MoCREERY,) oct 29-3m
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

It is stated that in consequence Of
the unsatisfactory character Of bill
consolidating the internal revenue
districts, n new bill will be submitted
to Congress providing for simplifying
the mode of collecting the revenno
and reducing the expenses thereof,
by abolishing the Offices Of assessors
and assistant assessors, their duties
being transferred to thc collectors and
assistants. The estimated yearly saving
by the bill will reach one million five
hundred thousand dollars, besides
more effectively collecting tho reve-
nucs. 1t has been discussed favora
bly, by tho President and Secretary
Boutwell, and Commissioner Doug
laB,.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

Mr.. Reed, who was once chief con.
structor in tho British navy, has de-.
clincd al offer of 100000 per annum
to take similar position under the
Prussian Government.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

a dash Of humor is never 80 pleas.
ant as when it occurs in the midst Of
a serious strain, as as the groen spots
scattered on the Alps delight the eye
from their contrast with the snow
around them.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

Balzao used to say, "There are
three of US who know French Il, and
Hugo, and Gautier." Hugo alone sur.
wives, and is painfully conscious Of mis-
distinction.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

"I am certain, vito, I am right, and
that you are wrong, I'll bet my ears
on it," "Indeed, my husband, you
shouldn't oaryy betting to such ex-
tremo longths."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

Cheese ! Cheese !! Cheese ~!
10 Boxes ohoioe Factory Cbeese. Those
desiring o good article con obtain IL BY;
sending.to
n0r lB Y. G. pE2rOKTE1& GO.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04

To the defendants. William L. Chappeli
and Christiana S. 1urnipseed:
Take notice that tho foregoing Is a copy
Of the summons in this action and that the
complaint herein was filed in the Office Of
the Clerk Of Court Of Common Piess
for Fairfield County, in tho State Of South
Carolina, On the 5th July. 1872.
MCCANTS l. DOUGLASS,
oct 29-x6 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
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A Mystery.

It's deep my> r.y the way the
heart or mar tIrh' tn nn" woman out
Of all the rest he'd " = the world {,
and makes it ca.ie. l.r "im to work
seven years for her, like jacob did
for Rachel, sooner than have any wo
man, for th' asking. | often thiuk of
them words. "And Jacob served
seven years Cor Rachel and they
seemed unto him but few days, for
the love he had to her."
A Telegram from Washington rc.
ports that Republican members of
Congress from Virginia, with some
Western members, had called on the
President in regard to tho completion
Of James River and Knanawha canal
with the aid Of the General Govern
mcnt. Interview satisfactory to all
parties, the President expressing his
purpose to heartily CO operate in the
completion of this great work. This
is the first of Virgihia's internal i'm
proYemcnt.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-12-04
Stamps OIL Accepted Sight Drafts.

The journal Of Commerce gives
some information of local interest.
IL says: GA commission merchant in
this city writes us that some Of the
city banks insist that where a sight
draft is made upon him, and he ac-
ccpts it, making it payable at a bank,
a two cent stamp is required to cover
the latter corporation, as they think
such an acceptance converts the draft
into bank check. lie wishes to
know if there is any method to salts
fly these b1nks that such stamp is
not needed. We answer that we have
already published Boutwell's own
official decision on this point, made
many years ago, when he was Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue. 1t is
on page 347 Of his official acts. lie
there decides that if promise is
made payable at a bank, and a check
is given for it, that check must be
stamped but, if the paper thus pay
able at bank is simply paid aud
change to the payers account with.
out check being used, 'thcn stamp
| is not required.' There can be nc
higher authority than this