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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Arrest of a Mexican Bandit.

BROWNSVILLE, June 2l.--Mauricco
Portugal, a noted Mexican desperado, for
merly Chief of Police Of Matamoras, was
arrested here to-day and remanded to
Mexico on demand of the authorities OF
that country, under the extradition treaty.
ON the charge of having killed the Chief
of Police Of Matamoras, who had been
appointed to succeed Portugal some time
ago, and several policemen. During The
revolution of last year, Portugal, at the
head of 3 small party, sacked Ranchcto
and Bagdad, IN Mexico, and killed several
of the citizens OF those places, and he has
since been engaged in cattle stealing and
plumlering along the frontier with his
companions,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

FATAL Expl0slog.-A terrible disaster
occurred about two ahd'a half miles above
Prosperity, on the Greenville and Colum-
bia Railroad, on Saturday, tue 2lst aust
The boiler of the steam thresher Of Messrs.
Brown d Schulnpert, while threshing at
Mrs. Fsllers, exploded, killing Capt. Jess.
Schumpert, Pinck Reeder and Alfred Ga
ry, the last two colored, and wosnding
Drayton Brown, ]. B. Whitman, Hill
Hpp. Anderson Porter, Anderson Sing
ley, Simon Gallman, Brown Dalrumple
and Shed K,bler-the six last colored.
Captain Schumpert had very recently
married the second time. and leaves u
young widow aad.tivc children to mourn
his loss. Captain Schumpert was a noble
and generous psn. and will he greatly
missed in. The commuN,.y. We tender oul
sgmpathies to the bereayed fsllllY.-co-
lum6ia Phoenix, 23d.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
BANK OF CHARLESTON.

NATIONAL BANNING ASSOCTN. }
charleston, S. c., Feb. 20, 1873.
On and after the; day of March
next tl,is'Bank VIII be prepared to Con-
soliSlate the Stock OF the bank of Charles
toRi.ftp chat of thepresent organizations.
One share OF the latter, par value (Sl09j
ono i,n,dsed-dollarsi wilthe issued fot
five (5) whole or ton Q0) half of the
former. -, ss-.!
Future dividends wilLrbe paid upon
the Consolidated Stock only ), taose-ao-
crui11g upon the uncousoiidated will be
rcservcll until consolidation Of the same
shall be eilcatcd- .
The Books Of Transfer will be closed
from March lst to April lst. L..
- WM. q, BURDEN, Cashier. :.
Charleston, Feb. a, 49, T3m 10 =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
+" Our Natural Allies"

Our Natural .Nlie;;," says the Mobile
Register, are moving strongly in the right
direction. Yo9 may call their move
ment 4Farmers' CIHksi" "Granges Of
Industry" or whatever else you please,
but they certainly set forth the rights OF
the people who live by the sweat of thei,
brow to a fair chance and Just equality
with those who live by their wits in the
race OF life, without favoritisns nonopo-
ly, or robbery, on the part of the Gov
eminent. This Is what wehave always
understood to be Democracy, and as a
rose by any other name would smell ~
sweet, we bid the farmers God speed y
and shall rejoice heartily in their triumph.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Heavy Failures In the West.

ST. Louis, June 20.
Harris & Thomas, Guthrie 4 Co., and
Chatham, Draughan & Gv. provision deal
ers, have failed. Their stocks and con
tracts aggregate six million pounds OF
meat and twelve thousand barrels of pork
The amount for which they failed &C on
Wednesday was greatly exaggerated The
actual losses of the three tirms are less
than one hundred thousand dollars. All
the meats bought by the parties involved
revert to the7originsl owners, aad the resi-
of the losses are margins on purchases foi
futures. The failures created no e3cite'
ment on Change, nor produced any lndu'
ence on the market.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

FATAL Acc1DENT.-A passenger from
Spartanburg informs us that a fatal acci:
dent occurred on the Spartanburg and
Union Railroad, on Saturday last-an
aged woman, an inmate Of the Union
poor house, and said to be deaf, being run
over and instantly killed by the South
bound train. The accident occurred IN a
short cut, three Or four miles from Union.
Fhe woman was walking on The track and
did not notice the: sound Of the whistle:
She was struck. by. the w-eatoher and !
thrown ,mangled and dead on the side Of
the track. No blame can be attached to
the engineer- Colambia Phoenix, 9th
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

DEArH.-Dr. F., 8. Lewie departed this
Life at half- past 7 o'clock, last evening. at
his residence in Lexington. He had been
III for the past two l:.an.!As. and his friends
but a few days ago entertained hopes OF
his recovery. DR.. Lcwie was prominent
and very popular citizen Of Lexington;
which County had several times honored
him with their choice as q member OF the
House of Representatives. One. 6r'ei
month only had elapsed since o
and to-day he has entered the portals Of
death. Besides the family and friends Of
deceased in his native County, there are
many citizens of .Richland County who
will noarn his dsath. The funeral ser
vices will be performed ct Summit Point,
Lexington County, at II o'clock, to-mor-
row Sunday morning, the 22d instant
Columoia Phoenix, 21st.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Personal.

During the past week. we have been
happy to welcome into our office Mr.. F:
l.. Bratley, travelling correspondent OF
the Chronicle q G,senttacl, and Mr.. Henry
Sparnick. editor and proprietor of the
Aiken Tribune.
----<-S<N
The Waters Concerto ParIor Organ.
Wcare glad to chronicle any new thing,
or any Improvement upon an old cne,
that tends to I,opularize music by rem
dering its study either easier or more at
tractive. Lately our attention has been
called to new patented stop added to
the. Waters reed organ, called the econ
c;erto stops It is so voiced rs to have a
tone like full, rich alto voice; it is es
pcci.liy "human" in1its tome: 1t is pow
errul as we'll rs sweet and when I've
heard it VIC were in doubt wifetker'we
liked 1t best in solo or with full erg;m.
We regard this as valuable addition To
the reed organ, and advise those intend
ing to purchase such an instrument to
examine the "concerte. Warerooms,
4SI Broadway.-Rural New Yorker. =,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
f" Kenelm Chiiiagiy' and "The Ne"
Magdalen.D

From the celebrated Holmes Book
House, Charleston, we have received the
two above named works Of tlction+the
most widely-sought for and eagerly-read
Of the day-the first by Bulwer, the other
by Wnkie Collins. In this deed Of kind.
1y poiiteness Dir. A. Baron Holmes has
afforded US such treat as we are pro-
foundly grateful for.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

No invention was ever so important to
the residents Of warm climates as -le
Venetian Diin.!. Admitting the air and
s!a,l-,i light, while Keeping oft the
heat and g,:lre, they ore absolutely es-
sen!iai !, ;Ilc comfort of our section. Il
th it MIA; eta PtE1f pPfE1 feaGdFS naFda afGM to M
P. Z. 'roale Charleston. S. G. lie makes
all the work hn sells, an'l guarantees sat
isfactinn on I'LL Blinds, Door; aid Sasl,
from his Factory. Send for his price
list. Sent free on application.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Devastating Fires.

: Fires are now raging in the woods near
Bay City and on the prairie along the
line cf the Jackson, Lansing and s. Rail-
road. Trains are unable to run. Miles
l,, upon miles Of telegraph poles have been
.bnsnl.d apd large Quantities Of wood be.
longing To the railroad company. Several
-hnnared aeres Of pine and hard wood
lands have been burned over. The fres
are still raging, Stsddish and other VII
lages have besn endangered, bnt have as
vet escaped deetructicn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Cues for Treasurer Alien.

Cues Ior treasurer Alfens
A, correspondent of the COLUMBIA.
Phoemir writes pertinently, and we'll
timed, as follows:
Mr.. EDITOR: In the Union Herald Of
the llth inst, under the above caption,
appears the names of several prominent
merchants and citizens of your city, who
have signed the petition praying for the
pardon Of Treasurer Allen for his at
tempt t. enrich .himseH with the public
money. These inen:certainly well know
the party record Of Allen. Whilo Sena
tor, lie favored and helped on all the
hellish legislation that has WeH nigh re-
suited in the everlasting ruin and dis,
grace of South Carolina; and how, then,
these men eonld consistently. sign such a
petition, is matter Of great Wonder 10
1napy. There is maily a poor black Inan
now serving odthis sentence i'll the peni-
tentiary for far less crimes than was
proved against Allen ;'in fact, there is no
greater criminal there, (murtlerers exr
cepted.1 than this man Allen. Why not,
then, petition to have them All par%loned? ?
An impartial humane feeling for them
|. demands il. The names Of Scott, Neagle.
Parker, Dennis. and such like, have not
created any surprise-nGne whatever.
1t was a foregone conclusion with them,
that Allen should go Scott free, while
through him Cardozo should make a
tizzled effort to prove the sincere and
honest designs of the present Admins
tration. INQUIRY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
COM NJ EI5 \ |
AUGUSTA. June u

AUGUSTA. June 2I.
GOLD-Buying at lis and sellingat II.
COTrON.-'rhe market opened qili"t,
holders aSlli;l. yesterdays l!ric"S. l;it
hal to make concessions Ia effect ";.lcs.
Market closed Irregular Mid'l!sn@, Is
@-lS!. Sales, l'6 bales; re'aipt-, lUt.
BACON-Glear, Sides. l0Gt /; G. r.
Sides, 10; Shoulders, S!Gla; Hams, IL
gil; Dry Safl Sides, 10; u. 5. S;.oul-
dcrs, 1GS.
CoRN-white by car load, s';@ss
yellow, S5. = - :"
WIIEAT--.tml,er, 81 G5G ls775; rod,
81 80; white. 81 S5lp 80,
FLOUR-City Mills are: 81 25Cga -
for supertine;; 80 SOC 10 90 for extra ;
10 50@lI rs for family, and Sll I6te l.. 81
900.
OATS+-White ami mixed, 62sm f5 ;
!;lack Seed. So; Red Rust Proof, &s5(y 10.
PEAS-We quote at 81 S0@.l50.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

@-YoU who lead sedentary lives
Printers, Tailors, Shoemakers, ETC., will
find great relief for the Constipation
from which you so often. suffer by taking
Simn,ous' Liver Regulator. tits sim
pie, harmless, vegetable conpouhd., sure
to relieve YOU, and can do no injury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

a@ We see that Proctor q Ganableis
Extra olive Soap is becoming very pop
sular In our city. ,Its quality we know 10
superior, and being nicely perfumed we
are not surprised that consumers prefer
II, and thst " hes . largo sale. am y
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
From the Columbia Union-Herald, 2Sd.
June.

HABEAs CoRpUs.-A. A. Glover, who
shot and killed William Gomilllon and
wounded his father Lovett Gomillion, last
week in Edgefeld, was brought before
Judge Carpenter on writ of habeas cor
| nus ON Saturday last, the hearing being
Epeared as counsel Tor the prisoner and So
ficitor Runkle and ]. A. Dunbar, Esq. for
the State. The case occupied about one
hour and half in the hearing The facts
as regards the affray did not materially
differ from the account given by the Uni
on Herald Thursday. except that numer-
Gus affidavits we're submitted showing that
Glover's life had been repeatedly threat
ened by young Gonillion, who had laid
several plans to take it, and who boasted
upon his entry into the town, that he had
the crowd to do it that either Glover
must be killed or kill him, and that on one
occasion Gomillion went to tha kitchen,
after making threats, and inquired of
colored man where Glover was, threaten
ing violence. It was also shown that
many of the citizens had apprised Glover
of the threats against his life and advised
him to be on his guard, and that on sale
day be had kept off the street for the pur.
pose of avoiding difficulty. 1t was held
that he had done all in his power to avoid
a hostile meeting, and that the fatal rem
contre was one sought by the Gcmlions,
forciig Glover to act as he did purely in
sef-defence. 1t was also affirmed that two
large pistols were found on the person Of
the deceased, one of which he attempted
to draw. After argument ON both sides,
bail was fixed in the sum of $4,000 in
the case of killing OF the younger &C.
nnllion, ,.and Glover was remanded to Jail
TO await tine ofdDY Of the court pending
the result of the wounds inflicted upon
the elder, who, tits said, has recorered
consciousness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Horse-Shoeiltg "a speciality.

A LTH0UGH, PHIL. JOHNSON. o
IN well behaved and polite colcred man
makes to order all kilrisofs p Pioughs; &c.,
and does likewise all. kinds Of Black:
smith work generally ,-and all which he
does IN workmanlike and satisfactory
ntaffner,Astill;! like most other artists
noAx-s-days, he has a.Specialiiy, q. and his
Speciality ia HORSE ,SHDE1NG. In
this branch OF his trade he processes to
be master Of hfs profession. And he has
Just receiveda fufl assortment of Horse
Shoes, Nails, DC. which he warrants of
the best quality, and which he puts on
any horse sethat they ean=be worn with
perfect ease, and to the great advantage
Of the horse. Try Phil. enee, and .you
win be his friend and patron eyer after
wards. @ -.s - s's q f''i'-'
APR. 30. .. :. :. :. tf:ass, ..,i.lse .t9s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Teaching the Charleston Bar the Pro-
fessioAal Amenities.

The Charleston News 4: Courier, says
During the progress of case which
was tried in. The Court Of General Ses-
sions, in Charleston, on Thursday, Judge
Graham found 1t necessary to remind
some of the lawyers engaged in Its con-
duct that it was not customary for mem
bees Of the barte accuse each other of
telling falsehoods, and that the next time
it occurred he would send the offending
party to Jail"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Notice,
WantedI.

NoPIEsof of Tile colunbia Phoenir for
" March, April, May, June and Jaly;
1865. Also, any numbers Of The Meresu-
~ and The Courier published during the
war Address, " - ~ BARON,
Lock Drawer 525,
Charleston, s. G.
June25. i'm q
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Fair Notice !!
A Bargain,

EOR. SALE, for less than half the cost
II of anew one, aflf old GRfSWOED
GIN. With no repdrwill gin .2,500 lbs.
Soed Cotton per day Sample first class.
No objection but want ,of speed The
very thing for shfall'crnp.
sSsFELIX EAKE, III.
P. O., Edgefeld c.. H.--Residcpee, 8
miles n. w.
May % tf, %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Religious Notice.

The Union Meetings of the different
Divisions of the Edgefeld Baptist Asso-
citation will meet with the following
Churches, on the, 9Th, Sabbath in June
inst, and Saturday before, viz: ;..,,
Lat Division at Bethany, -. 45-i.
ID a., Chestnut Hill,
Sd a..asf Lexington Church, :. 4
4th Big Stevens, Creek;
]. P. MEALING, Chair.
Juue u, @ %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
'Etfr0D6faI.fif:' 6faI.fif' tfnrftpz SEED.

UsF,daiPo ssha snbsotieaf 2 sAaea
Quality the from the best end most reliable growers II
England Experience 81 several Years taught these Seed are
the only kind suitable Southern Climate admitted our
largest Fufaip nearsss their published T.
We have now La Store full Stock Of Twenytwo Varlea all COM
pgning the desirable qualities, Viz =,
caskes Nnpsucp White Six Weeks g C}G &g36}&E
Us Early White Flat Dutch, -
White Fiaa Stone dr'stdbbls,, ~ 49, 3 }Is
Orange Jelly or Golden Bah, 5s R' y ~ <51f,tA@
New Yellow Ahhinshamf@i -sgf'1 $3.50 & sei,,3.
Yellow Yankard Of Hanover II asaess -4E4 4Jta ~
Purple Top Yellow Swede Ruta Bagh y 4ss
:; Green =. ~ "ilE ssf5ETsfsf0 ssS@s
Bronze ".9 as9 -" .ni4: 54s ssi q .z9sF -
Tainos Improved @s
Westbury Purple Top !" ~ .tisS @'z-. q gasa5ts
Dale's Hybrid Yellow Scotch orAberdeea .aSee.4t
Pnrpe TOP Aberdeen, and Baliack, n ,>s5.28
;Eclipse Hybgia ,.:a. ~ ~
Sk;rvinos Improved Is .t.i.>x
Iarus RahitsGIebss -: ai :i~s .essa.c ~
Norfolk ]a,sr9d ~ 4
.ssMy sa: FPanean Globe,
Purple Top White East Lothian Stock Long Red and Orange N IAN
GLE 4EgRsHse WA a sEe6K- -sRsF- r
n zs;: r.: e.; $s:;: ozs5f3 4
WI w PFMRI.E 49,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
g5oO.OOO CASH
THE THIRD GRAND GIFT CONCERT
IN AID OF TILE

E'WDhRC AFF}FaFy OH hg.,
Will be given IN the great halI'S Librars Buading
hl Louisville. on TrysDkY, jury S. 1878 Ut which
unte.!rEN THOUSAND GfFT5, amounting to u
grand t ur $JIo,cO ALE CASH, will bs distributed
hy lot 10 iickrl-hnldcrs. No rvluchsn in amount uf
gins ut this distribution, but each gf will be paid IN
FULL.
OsyIcs OF FAaedAfs' AND pEsY Yars BANK, |.
louisville. K T.. hifil Is 1878.
This is to certify that there is in the Farmers
ana Drovers' Fsan Is, tothcetedii Of thu 7htrd
Gr'na Gin Caaecrl iorts abepeth Of ihe. Rq9iie u
brary Of Ky, Five tipndred ThOusen md Bols,
lnrs, whiri has bst1.-sc dpa1 by the Managers 10
pa. the gns in fiii, airTwff Dc h6fd by The Balik
za paid '',ii ftr thispurrosc, Afd tIisrnpose only
(;Iaurlbr- n s. rt0 EcH, '0asi,aor.i !.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

A Washington telegram says: Intel
ligence just received here from C Columbia,
s. c., states that the Supreme Court i
that States,as just rendered Adhesion in
an analogous suit to that of Morton, Bliss
& Co., Of New York, which is looked
upon as foreshadowing refusal TO order
the mandamus prayed for by themto to COM
pei the State Comptroller General to pro
vide means to pGy the interest on over
81, 100000 of State bonds, which that Of
hcer has reason to belieye were Illegally
issued. 1t is also further stated that it is
in contemplation, at an early day, to issue
an exact statement Of the legal public
debt. of South. Carolina, and that the au-
thorities will refuse to recognize liability
for any bonds or other Indebtedness not
duly authorized"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

THE CASE OF CoIEMAN.-Jerry Cole
|sman, .colored man; murdered Adam
Hacket, near Ninety Six station in Abbe
beville county, on the 18th of May last.
His.trial has just closed in verdict OF
murder in the first degree. The peculiar
circumstances in the case was that the
jury was composed entirely Of colored
men, the prisoner was also colored, and
the crime of which he was found guilty
the highest known to the law In pri
vate letter from Judge Cooke. before whom
the case was tried, his Honor pays hand
some compliment to the conduct of the
jury, and suggests the complete answer
which such case furnishes to the charge
of prejudice Of color SO often advanced by
the opposition. This is, perhaps the first
case Of the kind where all parties were ools
ored.-Uniou Rarald.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
OnIaiSSion 0Ii,Cott0iE SlSper Bale
Gnllett's Light Draft De-.
c OFT o N Gl N.

%
H1uIS new GIN now offered to the
J. public is tho latest inventionof of MIR.
b. ID. GuLLErr, the inventor of the
STEEL BRUSH GIN, aud mall respects
superior to heSteel Brush Stand, or any
other lin made In .tIie-U nftsd- -Statesb.ss
SIMPLICITY, DURABILITY, Light
nessof DRAFT, with PERFECT WORK,
being the objects arrived at, have all been
accomplished. Having sold Cotton from
these Gins during the two seasons past,
we can with safety assure the planter
that it will sel1 IN our market at prices
ranging from Ete e e Per pound sd,,s aboys s,,;s
other Gin, excepting theS Ell BRUSH.
FIRST PREMIUMS were AWARD
ER. this GIN at the following named led
M1ssfssiFpEJ acks6n, 1871 and 1872.
,GE6Ra1A-Augustal 1872; Savannah
1873.
TExAs-Houston,, 1873; Texas State
Lo,u1sEiS1-New L., Orleans, 1873.
|, Send for Circulars or call, at our office
and examine the Gin. s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
CERTIFICATES:

CERTIFICATES:
ALEXANDRIA Burke Co, Ga, May II, 1873 Es
In w w piN1E Augusta Seed Stoear take
certifying purchased Imported h su Bas @ SyG
suta Baga sw t6st pee peck measure was not
ana well other variety
Yours, very Respectfully ~d. oiAa1sD
We 9 of the above TurniP
take great pleasure estyg fully Mr. C statement and further recommend to
ali T growers the best
j." iF"P oi M 1850 JUDGE JOSEPH SHFNMAKEr
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Something Novel and Pretty,
NOTICE.

ALL, indebted TO the Firm of sah,s. &.
n Hill will please call in and settle.
Call in and save further. cost. as the
Books must be closed UP.
JOHN B: HILL u co.
Juue.25 >. So ~ tt ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

Agents for coLENFAE'S CORN and
WHEAT MILL, which makes superior
Meal. and can. be attached to and run by
the ordinary Gin aearino without ex-
pense above the co4' nf t;..-'.t,il. = ~
June 25 81. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26
Edgefield Medical Society.
Bargains !. Bargains!

GR1FF1N x COBB arc 6iffsrlns great
inducements in DRESS GOODS, Plain
and Striped Vie. and Bishop LAWNS,
PfoUTs, White TRIMMINGS, &c.
June 25 tt -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1873-06-26

One Grand Cash Gift - slao, 900
One Grand Casl, Gift, sc, Q0A,
One Grlntl CASH Gift. ~ -. s,bM
One drr9lhd Cash Gift,: 40 a. ''@' 2GU{Nt
One Grand 'c,jsll iittt, IoDDt'
One Grand Cash Gift, 5000.
2t Cash Titts 0f$t,N8O eacl, 21,UOn
90 Casl, tii1fs 0t $40 =" el,oeo-
50 Cash Giltstof, sos $$,,loU
100 CASH GiNSnf 500 ~ 3G,goa
ljrcash GfftsUY oWS' a. 's0JM
500 Cash Cuffs Of Nh {" $4,000
5000 Cash Gifts OF 10 90 10000
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1873-07-03
The Australian Mode.

The natives in some parts Of Aus
tralia practice a very economical
method of conducting courtships, that
saves all the expense of operas, balls,
rides, good clothes, as we'll as presents
of sets of jewelry, and whole libraries
of novels bound in blue and gold, If
young warrior meets in his travels
through the bush a girl that strikes his
fancy, he Immediately strikes her head
with his war club, and before she has
time to recover from the effects of the
blow, he carries her off in triumph.
Sometimes. several young wife hun
ters secrete themselves Near some
travelled path, and strike down such
fair maidens as they pass along. AT
other times they enter huts and lay
out such girls as seem to be the best
housekeepers. The favorite and most
satisfactory way of selecting wives is
accomplished in this wise: Several
romantic youths, each armed with a
spear and knife, start oUt and travel
round the country, seeking whom they
may wed. Coming up to where a
party is encamped, they examine the
features of the maidens as /they lie
sleeping, and when each has made his
selection, he twists his spear in her
hair, and either pins her to the earth
or drags her to some retired spot,
where, with a knife drawn across her
throat, she promises to love, honor
and obey till her husband gets tired Of
her. This completes the simple and
pleasant marriage ceremony. Sweet
hearts won in this way make excellent
wives The English have tried to
break up this custom, but have not
succeeded. The only way it can be
done, in our opinion, is to introduce
the style of hair worn in this country.
1t would be amusing to see one oil
these braves running off with an arm
ful of jute stuck to his spear, and the
owner laughing at the way he was de
ceiVed