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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1873-08-16
The Skull of Shakespeare.

A certain French Baron. whose scien
stific fajtes lid him to collect the skull>
of celebrated persons. one day received
visit from a man with when he ua.
accustomed TO deal
"Wha. dp you bring :nc here ?" asked
the Baron, as the slowly uuwrappcd
carefully envelopcd package.
,s''Thc skull Of Shakespeare
''Impossible J"
Il speak the truth Monsieur 10 Baron
Here is proof of what say" said tie
dealer, producing some ,pers.
"But," replied the Baron, draw ing
aside The drapcry which contained hi,
3 own singular collection, g already pos
b sess that skull,
''He mus, have been rogue VIII,
suid you tat, VAS the remark If the
honest dealer.
WHO was it, Monsieur ?''
"Iourt father, said the Baron in
mild tone; he sold il TO me abont
twenty nine years ago
The broker was, for a moment con,
,pletely Disconnected, then explained
with vivacity:
81 comprehend. Be good enough to
observe the small dimension of the skull
on your shelf. Remarked tho narrow
occlfut, the uDdeveloped forehead wher,
intelligence is still mute 1t is ofShake
spear certainly but Shakespear as child
IL or ID years old whereas this is that
Of Thakespcar when he had attained
certain age, and had become the great
genius of which England is So Justly
proud
The Baron bought the second head
There once lived rolicking lawyer
We will him Jack Martin-who had
many virtues and few faults He would
give away his last, and consequently was
7 often dead broke, One day he must
attend court at distance, but found
himself without funds. Rushing breath
lesly into the Office of banker, holding
in his hand the promissory note on
well known man for twenty dollars, he
hastily exclaimed:
Here, John, what will you give me
eo1 that? Quick trains waiting
Nineteen dollars and half said The
banker
'All right! = cried Jack. Give me
the stamps Aud in a moment he was off
Sor the cars.
And instant and he was followed and
e,ertaken by the bankep, who said.
Leok here, Jack; credits on the back
Of this note, sttseR dollays'
i know it, replied he.
Will you pay ii back 2
Not cent. You set the pIice-I
took it,
You're an Internal seouudreI =
Now look here, said Jack, what's
the use Z l can bring twenty better
looking men tbain Sou who will say the
same thing -
1t was one Of Jacks virtues, this
oalmness under trying circumstances,
and it go charmed the banker that he
never asked for the money again.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1873-08-16
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

sua ALL TIE PURPOSES OF A RuRsGIHE NEaisME.
FoR CosTIvgsBss;
FoR THE CURS oY OYsPRYsrA:
Foh JAUSDIcE;
FoE THE CuRE OF INpIoEsT7oN;
For HEADACHE;
FoH TTE CURE OF DTsBNTHnY;
FoE FOUL STosAca;
For 1HE CURE OF ERYsIPHLAs;
FoR TnK PnEs;
FoR THE CgRB OF SoRoYuLA:
FOR ALL ScRorULoU5 CoMPLAIN7e;
For TnB CURE or RnsUMATlsM;
FoR DISEASES OF THE SKIN;
FOR THE CuEs OF LIVER COMPLAINT;
For DRoPsY;
Fon TEE cunE or TsTTEH, TuMoas AxD sALa
BHnuN;
For WORMS;
For THE CURE or GoUf;
For DINNER PILL;
For TIE CURE or NEURALGIA:
For PURIFYING TEE BLOOD.
They are sugar-eoated, 30 that the most seusi-
tive can take them pleasantly, and being purely
vegetable, no harm can arise from their use In any
quantity.
Fries % cents per Box; Five boxes for Si.o0.
Great numbers Of Clersymsa. Physicians, States
men, and emincnt personages, have lent their
remedies, but our space here will rot permit ths
insertion Of theIa. The Agents below named fun
nIsh gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC in which they
are given; with also full descriptions Of tae aboTe
complaints, and the treatment that should be fol-
lowed for their cure.
Do not be put OF by unpriasipled dealers with
other Preparations they mske mere pfoAt en.
Demand AYHR's, and take no stheFs. The uieiI
want the best aid there 10 for them, and they shoud
have Il.
AN our Remedies are foz sale By
nav
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12
From the San Francisco Examiner
A wonderful Photographic Feat,

Some time ago, Governor StOnford, the
owner of the horse Occident, which was
made famous from having been beaten in Il
race with Goldsmith Maid, desired to have
photograph of the animal taken while
said animal was going at full speed. Mr..
Mupbridge, the artist, was applied to, but
he expressed his doubts that it could be
done. He began experimenting, however,
and alters while was able to catch objects
on the move NTH great success.
A few days ago he announced 10 the
owner of Occident that. he believed he could
take the picture. He procured all. sheets
TO be had in the stable, and with these
made a rejecting back ground. Over this
Occident was trained to trot, and everything
then in great readiness for the trial. The
great difficulty was to transfix an impress
sion while the horse was moving at the
rate OF 80 feet to the second The first ex-
pertinent Of opening and closing the camera
on the first day left no result; the second
day, with increased velocity in opening and
closing a shadow was caught On the
third day the artist having studied the mat
ter thoroughly. contrived to have two boards
slip past each other by touching spring
and so doing leave an eighth OF an inch
opening for the Eve hpndredth rari OF a
second, rs the horse passed, and BY an ar
rangement Of double lenses crossed, secured
a negative that shows Occident in full mn
ti0n-a perfect likeness Of the horse. The
space OF time was so small that the spokcs
in the wheels Of the sulkey were caught as
II they were not in motion. This is pro-
baby the most wonderful Success in photo
graphing ever yet achieved and the artist is
Is proud Of his discovery as the Governor
is Of the picture taken
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12


The Goldsboro *. c. Messenger. refer
ring to the indictment Of libel found against
the editor Of the WilmingtonlN C. 5 Journal.
expresses the following sensible views in re-
gard to the law Of Libel:
Though grand jury may have found it
to be true hill. we feel confident that
when the matter IS brought to trial, our CO.
tempory will be triumpnantly indicated
and sustained The high and noble mis-
sion of the public press is 70 mould and lead
public opinion, as well as to convey instruc-
ton and general intelligence. Il is called
the bulwark Of our liberties. and. unless this
is meaningless title, the legitimate news
papers should have the fullest protection Of
our organic, statutory and common law, just
as it is bound to secure the love and respect
Of the people who are enlightened by it.
The press strengthens the arms of the law,
and cares only for the common veal. and so
every protection should be afforded. and no
attempt to belittle its influence should be
tolerated. Our present libel law is not
comprehensive enough by any means, and
we think it might be modified and materi-
ally amplifed. 1t should be general in its
provisions and bearing, and ought To be the
very soul of equity itself. 1t should be q
good defense in libel suits to show the non
existence of malice, absence OF mercenary
motives, and the truth of the statement pub
hshed. Nor should decent critism of public
men and measures be deemed libelous.
The press should never be muZzled in that
way, and tits the duty of every honest law
abiding citizen to sustain every legitimate
newspaper in its acts of exposing to the
Dulllic Oazp the cOrrTntiOO of nprSonS in
official station. The people can easily dis
Germ the honest editors who are working on
the side of truth, justice and wisdom.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12


In the love Of flowers, which is special
characteristic Of true refinement, women, Of
course, excel though few men are wholly
indifferent, and with some men. love Of
nature IS passion. Most men, probably,
viii think the woman loteable who what
ever her situation, finds time and place for
the cultivation Of those natural things Of
beauty Flowers ina window give cllarac-
ter 20 the house. which artificial upholstery
cannot emulate. There IS a resident IN
Manchester. England. q naturalist, Dir. Leo
GriDdon. who turns BIS love 81 flowers 70 a
practical account. he invites TIE working
people, men and women. Of ihlt busy city.
20 cali on him foT hyacinfh luIbs. and
delivers them without charge 70 whoever
viii take care 81 ard cultivate them. IN
the season Of towering. be invites them -
bring their blooms % = competitive show.
This spring there were $50 exhibitors
and the flower show did great credit o. the
care and attenii0n 81 these amateurs It
uas esidence. moreover. 81 something bet-
ter than tho expenditure 81 money q pro-
ducc = given result in 81 least 4H0 hrn-
drrd families these silent mis- on1ries had
been preachers oi neatncss sud beauty and
their iufncnre can have beer no'Iline hut
good and wholesome
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

,'s'.'ne Sven VITA q naeE1ee snesI.er.
\ reFengefnl traveiee on certain rail-
road packed carpetile FUN 81 rerol4ers.
and handel Tito 8 ecntlemnulr banrncc
smasher who had ruined threc or four
trunks for him alreafiy. The slnasher flung
The baggage against ihc wall savaaciv. and
then threw i on the floor anil stamped GA
T. and jumped up and down on It. as usual.
At about the fourth jump firing began along
the whole line. Forty-Six rcvolvers went
of IN rspid succession. distributing bullets
around the car with disgusting carelessnesS
81 the less os the smasher. who was shot
in six places before he could get ont Of the
car. He rode upon the platform the whole
Of that trip; and when he did enter the
car he cneased his legs in stovepipe. and ran
an iron-clad snow plough in front Of him
to pash the baggage ont with. He smashes
perhaps fewer carpetbags now than he once
did in the blissful past, much fewer, and he
IS filed with gloom. The only boon he
Graves is that he may be present when the
carpet owner calls with his check. He SAYS
there will then be cohict which viii make
the Franco-German appear perfectly ridieu-
lous.-Exchange
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12


rTi- holy time. me evening shadr
seals with . sclf control
Ger haiurc, a. . thought q hearea
steals DER the human soul,
And every ray from yonlcr nlncs
Aud every drip ~ falling dew,
seems 10 bring down % human woes
Prom heaven. 3 message - repose-
o,cr Won tan rock. the solemn trees-
shady group. incline:
Like gentle nuns IN sorroW bowed
Around their holy shrine;
And DER them now the uight-ulnda DlotI
50 calm and still. the music low,
Seems the mysterious voice u prayer,
SOft echoed on the evening air.
The miSts. Ike incense from the Garth.
Rise to God beloved,
And DER the waters move ~ erst
The Holy Spirit moved;
The torrent voice, the waves low hymn.
Seems the fair notes Of seraphim.
And all earth thousand voices raise
Their song OF worship. love and praise.
The gentle sisterhood Of flowers
Bend low their lOwly eyes.
Or gaze through peaTiy tears Of dew
Uptot the holy skies;
And the pure stars come ont above,
like sweet and blessed things Of love;
Bright signals in the ethereal dome
To guide the parted spirit home.
There Is q spirit Of blessedness
In air and earth and heaven;
And nature wears the blessed look
Ola young saint forgiven;
oh, who, at such an hour OF love,
Can gaze on all around, above.
And not kneel down upon the sod
With natures self TO worship God,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12


Il wrongly supposed |5y many people
that ia the coal felds We hare the lenains
Of ancient forCsis-in other words that
wherever there was forest IN prmefal
times there now exists coal field Of
greater or less extent. Although the coal
fields are undoubtedly due 70 the vegetation
Of FORMER eras i IS far from being the
case that the iDriuieval forests became con.
versed in q general way into coal. Condi
tons Of = peculiar. aud % some extent *
ccpiional character. were requisite Tor the
formation 81 coal fields. Under each % the
coal seams. or beds. which form but = small
portion Of the great geological group Of strata
20 which they for the most part anpertain,
stratum Of ancient soil exists. IN which
there arc commonly found the roots Of
ancient trees; while above tie coal there IS
commonly layer Of shale OF sandstone. ia
which not unfneQuently the trunk Of those
trees are found either fallen or in their
original position, and only partly converted
into coal; the hollow Of the trunk decayine
long before the trunk gave way. Is repre.
sented By cast in sandstone Originally
the trees must have stood erect above !
layer Of vegetable matter. their roots being
embedded -in tho soil which forms the de-
post next the coal The vegetable layers
may probably have been two OF three times
as thick as the resulting coal seam, and
were reduced by pressure to their present
thickness; but such layers cannot at ans
time have reached to the branches Of the
forest trees. Then the process Of gridual
decomposition began This only could
happen when some subsistence of the soil
had caused It be submerged to a greater or
less depth As soon as submurgence was
complete, the tall trees persisted and began
to decay. The stout trunks above the veg
etable layer were broken of and swept
away by the sea. The forest itself, prop
erly so-called, was for the most part dc
.stroyed. 1t was the decaying refuse of The
forest. intermixed with tho lower growths.
which formed the coal scam as it ow ex-
lists. Among these were the lower par,s Of
the trunks Of ancient forest trees. These
became converted, like the rest Of the veg
etable matter, into coal.-Ex
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

The great iron and steel railroad bridge
across the Mississippi at ST. Louis, is fast
nearing completion, and will be ready for
use by the first of 1874, 1t is among the
grandest works of the age, a structure which
must be viewed as monument of engineer
ing skin, and a signal proof of the enter
prise of the capitalists of st. Louis 1t has
already cost over seven millions, and the adj
ditional cost will be million of dollars
more, which amount the company will have
no trouble to raise.-Jefferson Democrat.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

TsH appearance Of beavers in the river opposite The
city Tor the last few days Is nothing strange few
years sncs large numbers Of them lived under the
banks Of the river about the mouth Of Bartons creek
The great freshet Of 1870 drove them away, but since
then they have been slowly returning until gOodly
number again living about the same old buuoWing
grounds. They ar very often seen,about The mouth
81 Harton's creek
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

Az the head Of the Avenue, near the Capitol gate,
preparation Il being made to lay down small section
ceneni pavement Il Il being done by the owner OF
81 ~ patent, that citizens and juds Of
ne pavement for themselves. Il has been extep rely
need "a many elites with entire satisfaction and ome
ihc ycig anest pieces Of pavement now muse Gal
weston aod Houston have been made according this
7,rocese.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

A -1sasiTrvE SIGS o. DEATH. The
French academy Of science has offered q
prize 81 four Thousand dollars fur simple
aud positive sica 81 tleath The most
prsciicai and satisfactory one given, says
the British Medical Press and Circular. Is
mentioned Ia iaic number ~ FirchoWs
Ar.hir. L depends upon the fact that no
matter how profounl the syncopc, o. hos
dcath-Ikc The pcrsnn may appear 81 the
circulation continae, however, frebly. The
pcrson s rot dead Ala that Is necessary,
,hcreforc. Is 20 til string firmly around
the inger % the supposed corpse: ii the
blood circplstes IN the least. fbc whole
ginger, from Tic string 70 the tip viii swell,
and generally turn Blush red This test
Is rxeeedingiy SIMPLE and conclusive
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

PAnnEns are making complaints about the wet
weather They suy Il Is wet to pow too wet to do
anything except ride around and loaf a little The
consequences Is good many in the city every day
trying to KIN time; few, indeed, trying to kin sweet
ened water with a stick init.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

PANT Of the stone Of the bridge Waller creek.
81 Pecan street. gave sway Friday night. Some OF
she other Work = about fall aud unless something
g done 10 sass H. the Uhoieof the masonry will have
90 he RECOMMENDED under Democratic rule.
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A. W. sLEIcnr,
". q. Bedding,
y n WFIra

This desk look two silver medals and the above Ger
tifcafe at the Fourth state Faf and IN making the
awards, the committee further say: eve recommend
this desk all teachers by far the best now IN use
All orders for these deskssenf to j. s. Penn Austin.
Texas viii be promptly filed
The undersigned, having been appointed agent FOR
the sale Of this desk will canvass the STATE and viii
call on you and exhibit a model
Our desk has taken the first premiums n hye different
State Fairs and haA been extensively introduced into
the other States } Ton. II. SHARP. Ago.
June 1-wlm
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poorr--on D. ]. srrTn Vim hold ne

PaopEason B. J. SMITH win hold the regular term cx-
uInaiion Of bis school Thursday and Friday next.
adnaiing class win receive diplomas. and on Fri.
ilghi the 18th inst.. the young ladies' win give a
VI choice musical entertainment. Mr.. Smith has
been carrying on moH successful school here for
many years and these GER saonies, to which he col
daily nyiies an win give citizens an opportunity to
express theft appreciation Of the energetic and praise
worthy course Of the worthy professor
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

All the courts are busy We now have the Supreme
ne Federal and the District Court all sitting the
same time. There is a large delegation Of lawyers
here frum all parfs ofthe state
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

Al Austin. Texas dune z. 1919, FLORENCE GRAY,
fonneost child % - A. Grny and louisa A. Schmidt,
AGED llfse years and seven months.
Tie friends and acquantances Of the family are IN
slled to attend the funeral this evening at O'Clock
New Orleans papers please copy.
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Ii tic District tahf ~ tsf.l 4ni ~
IL Nss.la piar6 I
e the m2ttes - loe,ea.. Der. ttIs 1|'.. s1I
raptef. Western NIsiricfof rex.t ~ Edo1 .1. .|.|
canon ~ HnaA A. Harrison. ts0 ~ SIS
- Coleman Asher. a4ntTurl scIIItI| ,10| .I
erai mcetinS 81 The eltiitals % Re'a IA as ||
- Auriin. teNna. ln said District. 81 IH .f
July, AID ist3 q iQociocf 8 r s It
ID Price. one 81 the loFIsfeta Oh f1HI711 s.. IS " M
trict, for lhq purposes i.ancd 81, lfl IeaII ||.
section Of lhc arf % Coa-fcea oHfIlleI t1. rs
fahiish lnIlorn f7fl1r 20 h8nkH|rIt1 4|....
the nifed >faits. Approved Hsllh + ASA.
Wines, tie Hon. Thomas n nar.I. .Ia5
ssld Dietflfrt'aurt. rIi,tfe seal Iferl =. Il '..
saia District on ihe sixth dal ofla7ls
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

Elanrn ANNUAL REUNION The annual meeting Of
Hoods Brigade win take place At BartOn'r Springs,
near Austin. on June n. 1865. al members cor.
daily invited 10 b. present.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-12

4.rr1.ett RlrLEs.-The meeting 70 fnish the
.,,,f..a IS fha '.Trl,is Rides vas held a. the
$780,. o'.es iasl night Dr. = Wise presiding. The
,es that ihe meeting was for the purpose q
.,|.,.Ire "a Independent infantry military company
~ ~ citizens 81 Austin. The committee reported
.snaluiion and bylaws. which, after much discns-
.cn were S30pied. The election d officers being IN
r Il nas decided 70 elect only captain and orderly
.sanl ard fhaf the rest should be elected q the
aetl meeting. A. very harmonious election. n. D.
n.I|sr ras elected captain and John s. Nyrick or
DERBY sergeant. The company adjoafncd. after other
hn..nee being reformed 10 meet Al Captain Mather'.
furniture rooms next Friday 81 8.s0 O'Clock p. N.
sfhs Rides" wero then. BY order 81 the generous
aglalr formed ia ranksand marchedfo biz large bsI-
ness house. the Avenue. and after calling In Cur
editor torcpFesen the press Intervening spent IN
inntilsting champaign. cigars and other good things
auth 3 late honr The company entertained also
by music vocal end Instrumental. by members 81 the
cnmpany.
The TRAVIS Itiaese have made 4 very aurpcious
commencement. snd lssn cnteprzc that our city
wen - 6faie ~ VOL be proud o.. We understand
shat membership be obtained By any good citizen
d good standing ~ applying 70 the captain, and hay
Ing his name laid before The company for election
The company. 20 far, + composed Of best young
men, Who VIII take great pride in making fhe Travis
Rife" decided success.
Long live such ga organltion.
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iris eed ash are plentiful in the river and OF Qne
qualify. Look ont for our veteran associate.
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EEMAla nsAerl

Lives them a man, lives here X Nosnaa io.s 3
reason, that he.or she casnoi admire and an,Irr
eshhinc female htaatys What : Jos and = Ifll s.
stand and gaze npon healthy and bIeS17T1l MIN -
nNil can tu.rc ~ nt4utl Without dD<1f|If IsI
li Jon are annoyed With any Do gcrnt female c.ls.
paint ena aeefc rissiiaic ffief rtor ne IS oHct 4
tiers, and bo rcetoredfn Acaiih tta So .Ifa4sfi &.
merchants Aoifcss
Or. llDNGOuf
acpWhs| I|W
. woman's Medical Adviser. o Is co4. 4dd.
as above lsAfluNtt1
~ Sold ia Ans,in. rcxn=. Wholesale AID HtI.lI -
Alexander 4 SON. and THOMPSON & fot
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TnE pastnraee upon the prairie is said to be finer
lhan Tor years.
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TnE run upon the Comptroller's Office Tor warrants
cor Che last few daya has been Incessant.-
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FASHION GOSSIP.
RrpINeoTEs ANp suITs.

The Current Notions I'm suits and over
dress-COmes and COi6eurs-Orfgtn Of
the Word Cravat.
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They grow raw materials which are sent
North and returned manufactured, selling
from ten to one hundred times above the
Inst cost Theyplow with Northern plows,
hilched to Northern harness, cut wood with
Northern. axes, work lumber with Northern
tetls drive Northern mills with Northern
hammers. and pint houses with Northern
BRUSHES dipped in Northern paint. in short,
they rock their childFMl in NorthcYn-niade
chles. clothe them in Northern cloth, and
h|hfy their in Northcrn-matlc collins, which
lk, iotrcre,f is,if tl,cir LAST rssfino-Dlacc with