davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
JOTTNGS FROM EDGEEIELD.
Labor and the Crops-The Prospect for
Cotton-An Increased Area Expected
The Laborers More Steady.
[rRox AN OCCASIONAL coRsEsroNpEsr.l

ELMwooD, EDGEFIELD, February.
We have had very severe cold, freezing
weather for the past two months; even up to
this date, rain, with heavy thunder, continue
to food the earth 30 completely that pothlng
can be done in the way of preparing for the
present years crop, not even the spring oats
having been sown yet Both the wheat and
oais so1n in the fall are greatly damaged by
being Inundated so long with water and ice.
The public highways are in horrible con-
dtlon; in fact, there are but two ways to travel
with any safety-on foot and horseback, and
the latter,i Is getting to be quite dangerous.
Vehicles Of all kinds are gradually disappear
ing, and will soon be numbered with the
things that have passed, only In favorable
localities where the lands are sandy and level
that do not require any work.
The roads being In such miserable condi-
fertilizers to be used this crop, as only those
Immediately on the railroads can have the
benefit Of using them to any extent.
The rise In cotton will encourage more to
be planted the present year than was last,
especially In those localities near the railroads
where hauling Is not such q tax. The labor
system is gradually improving, and the labor
ers begin to find out that the yearly changes
that they have been pursuing In past years
do not pay, and wish to remain at the same
home, especially where the lands are good,
and they are not slow to find out
these localities and there remain from year
to year, many making considerable advances
and improvements every way. know Of sew
eral families that have remained until now
where they were liberated, and have consider
able money, and these are generally the best
tenants, and more sought after by the land
owner. have known double The quantity
offered to them in comparison to what they
were making to get them move, but 1t was no
90. As have frequently heard them inquire
amongst themselves, "Have these men that
are making us such good offers any back
bone p" or, "Will he stand up to the rack ~
&C.. thought would ask one the definition
of "backbone," and did 80. He replied, "Why,
old massa, old as you are; you don't know
what dat mean ?" I replied thought did,
but perhaps 1t had more 10 1t than thought,
and would like to hear him give me the
new version of It, He replied, "It is
q mighty big word with us. Suppose SIX Of
us want money from our employer to buy pro-.
visions with; suppose each wants one hundred
and fifty dollars apiece, which will make nine
hundred dollars, and he shells out the cash
to US, he then has "backbone.n
must close. I will advise you as the spring
advances as 10 the amount Of cotton, corn and
other produce planted in comparison with the.
past year. SEsE1.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
INSTALLATION SERMON.

The Rev. T. ". Dosh, from Winchester, Va,
preached his Introductory sermon yesterday
morning to a large congregation In the St.
Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Arch.
dale street, to which he has been called as the
pastor. His text was taken from Romans XIV,
10th, sAnd am sure that, when come unto
you, shall come in the fulness of the blessing
Of the Gospel OF Christ" From this approprl-
ate head he drew descriptive and highly in
teresting discourse, which gave general pleas
ure to his hearers. In the latter part Of bis
sermon the pew pastor feellngly alluded.t
his predecessor, the Rev. DR.. John Bachman,
who was present, and whom he compared to
ST. Paul in his ministerial labors of half a CEN
tIlrv
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
E8EWE4THER THIS DAP.

WASHINGTON, D. G., February II.
The low barometer In Alabama will probably
move east and then northeast. with increasing
southeast winds and rain By Monday morning
from Florida to North Carolina. Failing baron.
eter and Threatening weather Will extend over
the Middle and Eastern states, With rain IN
small area of rising barometer and pleasant
Weather will extend on Monday eastward over
Illinois, Michigan and Indiana; followed by
snine weather TO the westward OF those States.
s BrisS northwest winds will probably prevail
from northern Florida westward, and south:
east winds from South Carolina southwark.
Otherwise dangerous winds are not aptlclpa-
ted for Monday night.
Yesterdays Weather hePoru OF inc
Signal Service, U. S. A.-a'' r. NJ
Local Time.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
HOMICIDE 1T M4TTHEW,s BLUFF.

The Beaufort Republican received the fol:
lowing account of q homicide, which occurred
on Tuesday, January 80, at Matthews Bun
HAn Irlshmau, named Patrick Plunkett was
employed by MIR. R. R. TuSner fYr some time
during the past summer and fall. In settle.
ment OF their accounts, Patrick deemed him
self wronged. A few days before, the hom1-
ieIde he was observed going towards Turner's
house carrying In his hand q pistol, In reply
to q question, he said that ne might possibly
morning, while Turner was in bed, being Ill,
a colored woman told him that P, lick was
entering the house. Turner got out of bed
and took up his gun, warning Patrick not to
come nearer. Patrick raised his hands, either
to show himself unarmed or to seize the gun,
when Turner shot him dead"
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
@ CITY TAX NOTICE-OFFICE
OF CITY APPRAISER. CITY HALL. CHARLES.

@ CITY TAX NOTICE.-OFFICE
OF CITY APPRAISER, CITY HALL, CHARLES.
TOM s. G., FEBRUARY s, 1s72.-Notlce Is
hereby given to all concerned tina: Returns
for all Real and Personal Property within tae
limits OF the City Of Charleston shall be made
and delivered at this ofice on or before the 2lst
Of February, instant, for the year 1872, verified
by the oath Of the person whose duty 1t Is 80 10
return said property as principal agent, trustee,
or otherwise 's.' :
By Act OF the Legislature, passed March !, 1870,
It Is made The duty OF the City Appraiser to add!
Fifty Per Gent. and One Dollar as penalty for
failure or neglect 70 make returns OF property
within the time prescribed.
The following must be returned for taxation as
Personal Property, viz: ::
Horses and Mules, Neat Cattie. -.
Gold and Silver Watches.
Gold and Silver Plate. 80
Plano Forses, Melodeons and Cabinet Organs.
Carriages, Wagons, Drays, Carts and other
vehicles. .
Dogs.
Average vape Of Goods, Merchandise or other
commodities pertaining to any business as Mer
chant, Agent, or otherwise between the 1st Of
Jannery, 1871, and 1st January, 1917. +r.,--
Average value Of all materials used, or provided
for use, as Manufacturer, or otherwise, between
1st January, 1871, and LIST January, 1872.
Value Of all Machinery, Engines, Tools. Fix
lures and implements used, or provided, and OF
all manufactured articles on hand on January
1st, 1872. ~
Value of all Noneys-incuding bank bills and
circulating notes on hand or deposit.
Value OF all credits, over legal Indebtedness.
Value Of all investments in the bonds or stocks
OF any company, corporation, or person, anclud.
ing City OF Charleston stock,l In or out OF this
City, except National Banks out OF the Clty,) and
OF the gross receipts OF Insurance Agencies, In
money and notes, between the first day Of Janu.
sry, 1871, and first day Of January, 1872.
Value Of all other Personal Property, including
household furniture. gaj
All persons who shall pay their taxes In one In
stalment, on or before the 1st MARCH, 1872, shall
be allowed a reduction OF Five Per Cent. on the
amount of tns same.
feb5.mwfs plty Appraiser.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
THINGS IN NEW FORK.

NEW YORK., Februay 10.
Five indictments have been found against
Mayor Hall for wllfully and corruptly neglect
ing to audit certain claims against the city.
Bailed in three thousand dollars.
William Porter and Thomas BriXey, fash
ionable burglars, have been arrested, with
the implements Of their profession. They Of
fered five thousand dollars to the officers to
be released. Heretofore they moved In aris.
tocratlc society.
1t is stated on high banking authority that
an old Baltimore firm has protested aquarter
of a million Havana drafts drawn upon 1t for
heavy consignments OF sugar.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12

splendid idea of bringing Into the bosom Of
the Holy Mother Church over three millions
of converts was certainly worthy of the atten-
tlon Of any prelate, and Dr.. Spalding organ
lied a missionary system In the Southern
States, which is now:in active operation. His
death will cause regret in the Vatican as well
as in his own diocese, for with the late Arch.
bishop Plux TX was probably better acquainted
than with any other American prelatea The
succession to his Office will involve certain;
changes in the administration Of several OF the
diCceses. a regular system of promotion
seems to prevail In the Catholic ecclesiastical
affairs, and as DR.. Lynch, of South Carolina,
is now the most prominent of Roman Catholic
Bishops. 1t is thought probable by those who
ought to know that he will be the next
Prlmate. g, ~
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
fvso. oUR OWN CORRESPONDENCE

COLUMBIA, 8. C., February 3.
The legislative proceedings to-day have
been of no great Importance in either branch
of the General Assembly. In the Senate the
only new business introduced was the follow
ing concurrent resolution, for the relief of
Beaufort County, which was offered by Mr..
smsls, adopted BY the Senate and sent to he
House, and, before the day was over, was
returned from the House with its concur
renee:
wbe,eas rne.ffth lin value) of the real
nroperty OF the County of Beaufort is now in
possession of the United States, and, there
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
LYNCH TIE PR0BABLE sue
CESSSOR OF THE LATE PRIAf4TEa.

The Ney York Evening Post Of Thursday,
in an editorial notice of the late Archbishop
Spaldiug, says:
He was to have soon received one Of the
btohest honors his church could have be5tow-
ed: d. for it is rumored that next spring he wonld
have been-made a'cardnal, In company with
the English Archbishop, OF Westminster, and
the Belgian Archbishop of Malines-two OF the
most notable prelates of Northern Europe.
S,shop was the extension of Roman Catholl-
cisn among the freedmen OF the South. The
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
: MHrtiiripatII Notices, i i;

~ TAXES. THE TAXPAYERS = 5OF.. :.
the Seventh Dlstrcs>of Charleston County, com; !;
priaing Edisto Johns, wadmalaw; James Island !
aud St. Andrews Parish, are hereby notified that
the Tax Books Will be In the city, at the Fire /.
proof Building February 10, for the Collection OF
State, County, Poll and School Taxes, for tha year.
1871, and. will remain open 10th, 18th, Goth and:
2lst, closing 22d. ~ ,g-0s, eolt.i!j q
N.B.-The delinquent Taxpayers Of 1859 viii
have 70 further time allowed from that. date 2.
-, /. 80 - wM q. W. GRAY, -, 3.
feb12-s -, Deputy Treasurer. 9, Z
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
THE SNOW BLOCKADE.

=. OMAHA, February 10.
Six western bound trains are at Rawlings
Station, twenty-five days from Omaha. The
passengers lived on crackers and. cheese. An
indignation meeting was held. Snow closed
In behind the passing trains.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12

The situation Of the Convent is all that can be
desired for health and beauty. The buildings are
on elevated ground, about two miles from the
Capitol, and In the midst Of an oak COVE of
twenty acres. 1t 1s1ithiu half an hours drive
from the depot, where omnibuses and baggage
wagons await the arrival Of passengers.
I hTERAs-For board, washing, fuel. lights and
tuition In English, $500, payable $3.50 In advance,
or $50 permonth, payable in advance.
Music. French, Latin, Drawing and painting
form extra charges.
fc For further information. application may
be made to the MOTHER SUPERIOR, to Ri. HeVs
Bishop LYNCH, or to the Reverend Clergy.
poyA.CdW
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12

More than six thousand pictures were re-
Gently discovered which have been hidden
away In the garret of Florentina palace
since the time Of the Medici.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
TIE WORK OF FRIDAY.

Relieving Beaufort - Miscellaneous
Bustness-The Amendatory Eiectioh
Bnl-The Appropriation for MIR. Wer-
ner-Speaker Moses Delivers Patri'
otic Address.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
Place OF
Observation.

NorR.-Tne weather report dated TAT O'CLOCK;
this morning. win be posted In the rooms Of the
tjnaraber Of commerce st 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and,
SEs6r VII ne TssasFe he oaas aasnsSy y the
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12

The best. the surest way to prevent this satsaf.:
trous seedt,t0 is to inyigorate and refresh thsSy
tenn with course OF the Btters. II this preeautiQE
be taken naoso, there will be no danger OF the
riasmatic germs taking root In the fluids and
tissues Of the body, and bringing forth terrible
fruit in the spring. Now is the time for preyen-
tlon. Remember that vigor is the only safeguard
against the virus Of disease, and that Eostetters,
Btters is the purest, safest the most powerful
and perfect invigorant eyer. administered, either
as protective medicine or remedy. Achange OF
season approaches which almost. always proves
more orless disastrous TO persons or aweak; .ner-
pous organization. Brace up at once with the
leading Tonic Of the agey Purge from the blood
oil morbid matter, strengthen the nerves, tandt
regulate and purify the secretons with the Vege-,
table Elixir, which combines the juices ofgths
finest medicinal roots; herbs and barks, with the:
most wholesome Of all dirnslve stlmulants. :,
feb12mWfSDkC>
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
THE SMALLPOX.

CINCINNATI, February 10.
There have been ninety-6ve smallpox
deaths this week.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
COTTON MonEmENT FOR THE WEEK.
NEW YORK, February IL.

NEW YORK, February II.
The receipts at all OF the ports for the week
were S6,236 bales, against 92,66S last week,
weeks since. The total receipts since Sep
tember have been 2,Oo3,053 bales, against
2.5lO. .65l for the corresponding period Of the
previous year, showing decrease of 5O7, ,5sS
bales. The exports from all of the ports for
the week were 54,3s4 bales, against 95,S27 for
the same week last year. The total exports
for the expired portion of the cotton year
have been 1,O75.O27 bales, against u.s., l,Sos, ,s9s
stock. as compared with that for the cores
bonding week of last year, is as follows:
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
sfrstetter's Bittseir,s:.. !.
nB-ALL THE YEAR ROUNDo ANDI

eBALL THE YEAR ROUND ANDN
all parts of the world, the elements OF disease are
present the arr the soil and the water; In O.
greater or less degree, and therefore the Great
Vegetable Antidote to these invisible enemies OF.
health, HoSTETTER,S STOMACH BrTTERs is
Invaluable as household medicine at all seasons
and in every latitude. At no period OF the yearts
aregulating and corrective medicine more needed
than toward the close or winter, when the sun
aud rain are beginning to break rp the winter
blockade, and from the softening soil arises that
terrible 'miasiha, which weighs like an incubusr
upon the vital machinery and depresses the all-
NAL spirits: 1t Is then that the seedsof intermit
tent and remIttent tevers,T OF rheumatism and
rheumatic gout, of obstinate stomach complaints,
OF disorders Of the liver and bowels, and whole
host Of pulmonary and nervous complaintse arc
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-02-12
miscellaneous.

FARLE q BL YTHE,
ATTORN EYS AT LAW,
GREENVMLE, q. c..
81 Practice in State and Federal Courts.
~ Special attention given to Collecting and
Bankruptcy. tan26-1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28
hissIaui6sl sFYferYHhere inspired that he new:

his name everywhere inspired that he new
er dreamed Of resistance, He simply in
tended to butcher the two young men, and
such thing as an obstacle to his will was
not to be thought of. Had Darrell pos
sessed no more nerve than Haynes there
can be no doubt but that they would both
have been murdered then and there in ex-
act accordance with VOLTS programme.
"Timel" he said, grinding his teeth in
an ecstacy of rage, and drawing Haynes
white face closer to his own repulsive
countenance. They're awaitin' ter see
yer carcass drop down into the street"
Here. he fourished his knife and selected
his mark. Fright ear first. Watch how
clean en- smooth I'll take it OIL. | won't
even touch hair"
Haynes bawled for mercy. "O-O-
don't !" The poor fellow shrieked, tremb-
ling with terror. 80, don't, Mr.. Vol
/ didn't write that, on my soul" and he
whined like schoolboy.
None o. yer lynn said Wolf iiercely.
Yer both wrote it. darn We an both oil
veil paw for it !" Here he executed de-
cided circles with his flashing knife. hay
ing apparently prolonged the torture as
much as he desired. "Here goes; look
out as | count!' The knife was ready to
descend. "One-two-"
CONCLUDED TOMORROW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28

This Is the most thorough blood purifier Yet dis
covered, and cures aHhun40rS from the worst Scyof
uto to common Eruption. PAapies and Biofches
on the face and scaty rough slim, which are such
annoying blemishes to many Young persons, yield
cine. From one to light bottles cure SAT- Rheum,
ErySipeias, Scaia lieut., Ring Worm's, BoHs, !Scoiy
Erapti0ns of'the Skin, Scr0Jain Sores, Ulcers and
"Cankel' in the Mostth ard Stomach. IL is a pure
medicinal extract of native roots and plants, com
blnIng IN hdSmOHy NatuI os most sovereign curative
properties which God has insted into the vege-
table Kingdom for healing the sick. 1t is a great
restorer for the strength and vigor of the system
Those who are lauguid, sleepless, have nervous d-
pretensiops or fears, any of the affections symp
to natc of readiness, will iind convincing evidence
of its restorative power upon trial. Ifyou feel duH
drorsy, facilitated and despondent have frequent
Headache, mouth tastes badly the liorning irreg
utdr appetite and tongue coated, you suffering
from Torpid Lirer or Bi}iOasHesso In many cases
f"Licer Complaint" only part oftAese symptoms
are experienced. AS Il remedy for all such cases,
Dr.. fiercc's Golden Medical Discovery has no
equal as it effects perfect cures, leaving the liver
strengthened and hedthy. For the cure OF Habtual
Constipation of the bowels it is failing rem
edy, aud those who have used it for this purpose
are loud in Its praise. In bronchial, Throat and
Lung Diseases, ii has produced many truly remark.
able cures where other medicines had failed. Sold
by druggists at 100 per bottle. Prepared at the
Chemical Laboratory of
r. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., Buffalo NY.
feb2i-lawt&w3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28

G fGmade from 30 cents Can and examine or -
ptUSampies sent postage free for % cts that re-
tai quick Tor so X. l.. WOLCOrT ISL chatham
square, ~ !. may9stw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28
> AGENTS WANTED FOR
Prof. TOWLER'S GREAT WORK

On Manhood Womanhood, and their Mutual Ia.
ter.relations; Love its Laws, Power, etc.
send for specimen pages and circu1rs with
terms Address NATIONAL PUBLISHING co.
phiiadelphia Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28
a'DisinthYaiied."
10 FER CLINT, INTEREST.

money, and have principal and interest secured by
real estate worth fron two t. three times the sum
loaned send for our pamphlet, "illinois "A Place
oflnVestment." Address WILSON * TOMS deal
ers in Real Estate Securities and School Bonds,
Bloomington, ILL.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28
Tic Wheat Field Of America
llealthful Climate, Free Homes Good Markets.

THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL
ROAD Offers for sale its Lands in Central and
Western Minnesota, embracing: !. The best
of Wheat Land, 2. Excellent Timber for the Mill
the Farm and the Fire; 3. Rich Prairie Pasturage
and Natural Meadow, watered by clear Lakes and
running sreams--in a Heallhful Climate, Where Re
rer and Ague is nnkao,en.
Grain can be shipped hence by lake to market as
eheaply from Eastern Iowa or Central Illinois.
Cars pow run through these Lands from Lake Su-
pcfor to Dakota. Price oi land close to track : 60
to 2s 90 per acre. further away $3.50 to 500. Sew
en- Years. Credit Wauautee Deeds; Northern
Pacific 7-30 Bonds now selling at par received
for land at 81 10. No other nDoccupicu Lands pre-
sent such advantages to settlers.
SOLDIBRS under the New Law March, lS72)
get 80 ARES FREE, near the faihoad, by one aud
two years. residence.
TRANSPORTATION AT REDUCED
RATES furnished from all principal points East
10 pnrcha OF Railroad Lands, and to Settlers
Government Iiomesteads. Purchasers, their wives
and chii,ren carried free over The Northern Pacif-
ic Road. Now is the time for settlers and Colonies
to get Railroad Lands and Government iIomesteads
close TO the track.
Send for Pamphlet containing full information,
map and copy of New Homestead Law. Address:
LAND DEPARTMENT, NORTHERN PACIFIC
RAILROAD, ST. PAUL. MINI.
OR lao BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Mayo 1yeod&weow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28
Use Eeennc'@ PaIu-fAiiIisls.
MAGIC Oil.
"U Works Like q CEazut

II IT UThN I4tht c Ilft II.
Lyely person viii iul it for taeir interest as well
o Tor their comfort to Renne'. Magic Oil Tor
Sore Throat Cutdlrh, Ear Ache, Neuralgia, Cold in
the Head, Stoppa@c or Structure in the Nasal Mem
branes, Pain in the Head, Rheumatic Pains in any
ofthr joints, Sprains, Freezes, Burns, Collie, and
all similar complaints Ii does aot lose its virtues
by age or exposure 1t is the best and safest, the
snrest and cheapest cure for pain in
the market. Every family should keep it in
the house to in case OF accident sudden sick
ness. Cal for it where you trade. Your merchant
keeps for sale, viii send for 1t at your request.
lie sure and buy Renne's rain-hillns Magic Oil.
at works like a charm"
WM RENNE & SONS. proprietors,
rits1ield, Mass.
Grocers supplied at Wholesale by Marshall Whit
he'd Augusta; and at retail by Frank kinsmap, L..
II. Titconb c. X. Partridge N. Withheld Fuller &
Son. johnson Brothers. juhel2-W3mS tocca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-28
SECRET MEDICAL COUNSELLOR

100 pages and Il illustrative engravngs. A new
medical work. written by DR.. +. Hallock who has
had greater success in the treatment of diseases
winch are described in this work Than perhaps ever
ieil TO the lot of Mortal man. 1t treats on Lost
Manhood, Nervous and General Debility, Seminal
weakness, and - diseases of the Generatiye Or
cams IN both seX-s Mt FREE on receipt of stamp.
Address IiALLOIh MEDICAL INSTITUTE, 1i3
Court ST., Boston, Mass.
Ii. DR.. HALLOCk, who is the Chief Consult
ing Physician of the Institute, can be consulted
personally or by mail
marcha6.t3m