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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
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Christmas Oay.

Once more dear reader, in the merci.
ful providence of the Father, we have
been permitted to sec the anniversary Of
the Sariour's birth, and it is but meet
that our hearts b. illed with alteration
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The Bribery Case.

The Senator elect, John J. Patterson,
and Gen. Wortbington, who gave bonds
sometime since TO appear under the
grave charge Of bribery, have been dis
charged by trial Justice Geo. A. Rich
mond, who declared after bearing the
testimony in the case as brought before
him few days ago, "that it appeared to
be an atrocious attempt at blackmaiI ;"
consequently in the quickest way known
to his honor, socal'ed, the honest Sena-
tor and his friend we're discharged, and
their bondsn-n released. The parties
who testified to the fact in the first ap.
pearance, on second consideration de-
clarcd that they were not aware of hav-
ing sworn 10 the affidavitS, and that they
had not been read to them. Another
tizzie in the work of reform. "By ST.
Paul, the work goes bravely on"
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The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Legislative.

The bill directing Comptroller Gene
raj and County Commissioners TO levy
certain taxes, taken up on SECOND read
ing, and proviso added That it stall not
affect any previous resolution tor special
tax for specific purposes.
Notice Of bill to change name Of
Frog Level to Prosperity.
Ofa bill to tax. pistols. dogs and whis-
key, and one to prevent obstruction of
water courses by falling trees
Of bill making jury and witness tick.
cts or certificates, and all school claims,
receivable for county taxes.
Ola bill to require the school commits
sioners to open the schools in the va
rious counties as soon as possible.
A bill making the county auditor the
clerk Of the board Of county commis-
sioners.
A bill to repeal the law requiring
full board of county commissioners to
constitute quorum.
Concurrent resolution requesting the
Comptroller General to report the II.
mount of taxable property in the State.
Concurred in.
Also, concurrent resolution to inquire
1hat officers could be abolished. Amend
cd by making the Committee of both
Houses on County Offices and Officers
the Committee.
Committee on County Offices and Of.
ficers, reported favorabiy bill to abolish
the office Of county auditor, and confer
the duties OF the Office upon the clerks
Of the courts Of the respective counties.
A bil TO ascertain the Indebtedness CT
| Newberry county, and to enable the
board of county commissioners to make
provision for the payment thereof.
A bill to Gx the time for holding Cir
cult courts in certain counties, passed,
viz: Aiken, Conway boro, Chester, Ian
caster, Fairfield ana Williamsburg.
For Fairfield, General Sessions on the
fourth Monday Of January and on the
first Mondays of May and November,
and the common pleas on the first We'd
nesday after the fourth Monday Of Jan.
uary, and on the first Wednesday after
the first Monday OF May and November.
For Chester, General Sessions on the
first Monday Of January and the third
Mondays of March and September, and
the Commo2 Pleas on the first Wed
ncsday after the first Monday Of January
and on the FIRST Wednesday after the
third Monday of March and September.
All writs, summonses, recognizances
and other processes to be returnable in
The same manner as ii they had been Is.
sued or taken in reference thereto.
4 recess has been taken BY the As
sembly till January 7th.
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The Anderson Corseryator.

The first number Of this new claimant
for public favor is on our table. It's ty-
biographical appearance is neat and quite
tasty, while its filling gives the assurance
that Mr.. ". S. Brown, its editor, will
make it live and acceptable paper. We
extend him and bis partner, Mr.. Haynie,
our compliments, with good wishes for a
prosperous course.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
Death o: General Wright.

General Ambrose R. Wright, Of the
Augusta Chronicle aud Sentinel, died on
the 2ls, from nervous fever. BE had been
III three weeks.
General Wright's military record as COM
raander Of Wright's Brigade, Army Of
Northern Va, is known his legal and po-
htical attainments were eminent, and his
character as man was without reproach.
He was recently elected to Congress
from the eighth Georgia district He was
forty-seven years Of age.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
General News Items.

Forsyth, Ga, has had 6rst-class FIRE,
with loss of $4,000.
Eds:ard 4. Pollard, the author Of "the
Lost Cause" is dead.
An earthquake shock was felt on Sun.
day throughout Oregon and the North.
ern Pacific Coast.
The General Conference Of the Meth.
odist Church has decided that Sumter
shall be honoeed with the next session.
Edwin Forrest, the iiustrious Ameri.
can dramatist, is dead. Report says his
property amounts to more than a mil
lion.
A bloody row occurred at G.aniteviIle,
S. c., Oh Sunday last, in which one
white man was killed, and three me-
groes wounded. .....
A Washington dispatch says that the
cotton tax will come before the Ways
and Means committee. An act for se.
funding the tax on Cotton viii be one
Of the best Acts that Congress can
enact.
The bill prohibiting the collection Of
double rates of postage in cases where
the full rates are not prepaid, was adopt
ed in the House on the l7th. The new
tariff law goes into effect on the FIRST Of
january.
The passenger train over the Will
mrgton, c. & A. R. R., ran off the
track, on the l7th, and the stoves up
setting, set fire to two sleeping cars,
which, with the first and second class
coaches, were destroyed. Fortunately,
but strange to say, no one was hurt.
The Greenville Mountaineer says that
a dastardly attack was made on the Rev.
E. T. Buist, D. D., after dark on Satur.
day night last. He was struck down BY
q blow on the back of his head, and left
insenSible. As he was not robbed, it is
not known what the purpose was, or
even who committed the outrageous as
sault.
The Chester fire though serere, falls
only on the merchants. No private res.
licences of those in needy circumstances
were burnt. The entire loss is estimated
at sl50,OO0, and is covered by insurance
to the amount of 100000. 1t is not
known how the Gre occurred. Our sym
pathies ere with the people of this de.
voted town, who have twice suffered
heavily by the re.6cnd, and once by
terrific gale which destroyed so large an
amount Of property.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1872-12-25
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
NEWBERRY COUNTY.

BY James c. Leahy, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Thos. s. Moorman hath made
suit 10 me 10 grant him Letters Of Admins
tration, Of the Estate and effects of Mitchell
S. Snber, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
OF the said deceased, to be and appear be.
fore ME, in the Court of Probate to be held
at Newberry Court House, on the Sth day
of January next, after publication hereof
at II o'clock in the forenoon, to shew
cause, If any they have, why the said ad-
ministration should not be granted. Given
under my hand this ed day of December,
ammo Domini, 1872.
JAMES c. LEAHY, P. INC.
Dec. 25, 52-2t.
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Good. # True.

The Baltimore Suns Washington cor
respondent, gives this agreeable piece OF
information, which, if it be true, will
prove an acceptable New Years present
at the hands of Prcsiden, Grant. Here
it is, "the President has concluded to
"pardon all persons now under convic-
"tion for Ku Klux offences, where such
sis asked for oy their reputable neigh
tIborc"
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FATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
NEWBERRY COUNTY.

By James C. Leahy, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Joseph Caldwell hath made
suit to me 20 grant him Letters of Admin
iS;ration, of the Estate and effects Of Thomas
W. Caldwell, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admoniSh
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
of the said deceased, to be and appear be-.
lore me, in the Court Of Probate, to be held
at Newbcrry Court House, on the Sth day
Of January next, after publication hereof,
at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to shew
Cause, if any they have, why the said ad-
mnistra'ion should not be granted. Given
under my hand this 2$d day Of December,
Anno Domini, 1872.
JAMES C. LEAHY, p.J.S.c.
Dec. 25, 52--2t.
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Administrators Notice
For Final Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that will make
a settlement on the Estate Of R. H. Mars,
deceased, on the 26th day Of January,
1873, and apply on same day to Probate
Court, at Newbcrry Court House, for final
discharge us Administrator Of said Estate.
JAMES 4. MARS, Admir-.
Dec. 25, 52-5t.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
NEWBERRY COUNTY.


By james c. Leahy, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Joseph Caldwell hath made
suit to me 10 grant him Letters of Admin
isration, debonis non, Of the Estate and
effects Of 0. A. Rutherford, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular, the kindred and creditors
Of the said deceased, to be and appear be-
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Ncwberry Court House, on the Sth day
Of January next, after publication hereof,
atl o'clock in til forenoon, to shew
cause, if any they have, why the said ad-
minislra'ion should not be granted. Given
under my hand this 2Sd day of December,
Apno Domini, 1872.
JAMES G. LEAHY, inc.
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That Christmas Gift.

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Of fashion. It takes young husband with
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TO fashionable rotundity. Beware whom
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