The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-03-19
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He WAS GRATIFIED.-Thc improved clay
heap opposite Uncle Julius is as much
dreaded by che tcanstcr with heavily load
cd wagon as Cape Hatterss is to the storm
beset mariner, aud with reason. On We'd
nesiay, Jehu had occasion to test lis tough
ness, and like Others go: STUCK in the middle,
it was an unmiStakeabe stall Luckily
there were number Of colored men standing
around idle-nothing unusual-whose pity
made them kin to the mud stuck driver, and
At once they rushed in with shoutiags dread
fully significant 10 the team Of mules, who
fearing something else, stretched and pull
ed their load out We were particularly
struck with the drivers heartfelt 81 ucnlation,
God bless you!' He WAS grati6ed. How
few are men nowadays. Whether he was
gratiiied for the help Of his brethren, or the
effort of muscle on the part of the mules,
though, we know not.
Since making the above notice, We are
pleased to state hat the town fathers have
repaired the hole and that now tits in apple pie
order, and can be travelled without appre-
henSicn.
CoTToS FALL-'fhc sudden decline in the
Cotton Market, we regret TO SAY has changed
tue old and hackneyed expression Of no
body hurt" into Everybody hurt" that is
those who deal in the deccy fabric. Many Of
our cotton buyers are looking dolefully sad
and lugrbriou<ly melancholy. Spots in cot
ton now look too ugly for happiness, and 'fu-
turcs' rend their souls. 'TiS a pity but it's
true. and ye; what is the use of crying over
spit milk Is species Of lottery, Grizc
can't be always drawn, and rcvcrses must be
met sometimes, and should be met in proper
spirit We sylnpath;ze with those who
have lost, bu. we know that their energy and
| long sightedness will soon bring them out,
| right side up.
We cannon help adding here, that there Is
another future besides a cotton future, and
that too much attention is given to the latter
without proper thought Of tie former.
TEMPERANCE LEcTuREs.-Agreeably 20
appointment. the great apostle Of Temper
ance, Mr.. Edward Carswel, arrived on THUS
day last, and being met by committee OF
Sons from Ncwberry Division, was escorted
TO comfortable quarters at the HOTEL where
| he was left for short St,-Tery much need
| ed For be it known, Mr.. Carswel has been
travelling for many months, and lecturiug
almost every night without intcrmisSion, be.
| fore immense audiences. It will be coDceiy-
| ed, therefore, that be Was much jaded, and
was in J. condition to enjoy being left alone
! for few hours. At the proper time the
committee again took him under its wings,
and led the way to the Town Hall, for the
lecture of the nigat The Hal! was packed
and II was with no little difficulty, and only
By close folding Of wings, that the CON-
mittee with the distinguished and eloquen:
gentleman gained access to the stage. We
have never seen so large an audience out
before in this place for public lecture, and
the appreciation manifested by this large
and enthusiastic turn out, was as gratifying
TO Mr.. Carswell, as it was TO Division No. s.
10 the latter Of which. our citizens arc greatly
indebted for their efforts in bringing Mr.. C.
to such . near and agreeable acquaintance
with them. The Division is not only in thi:
entitled 10 consideration, but for the fac
that it hes struggled through from its IN
cipiency, till now it is great success, anc
numbers in its ranks no mere handful, but :
fair and strong army, and none will entertain
doubt of the great good which has beer
accomplished. The turn out Of the Division
was large, the Sons occupying seats in from
Of the lecturer on the right, and The fai
daughters the left-for be it known No. il
not composed entirely Of natures Sterne
material, bpt largely and happily numbers il
its rank and file goodiy setting of nature,
purest, loveliest and best; 10 their praise be i
said. II was handsome and brave sight
and the Cornet Band discoursing sweet mel
oGies, put the hearts of audience and speake
moment, Worthy Patriarch, L. L. Marshall
called on the Chaplain, Rev. J. Stout, to opel
with prayer, after which, Mr. Carswcll Wa
introduced. It's scarcely necessary to sa.
anything in praise Of the eloquent lecturer
for every body was out to hear, for him o
herself. and judging By the rapt attentio,
and the appreciatve laughter, it was husel.
enjoyed. Itwa rich treat, we may b
permitted to say, however; rich in pathos
humo., and all that goes to make up
finished, pointed and eloquent lecture, aD
when Mr.. C. rounded off in a graceful man
ner, and announced that he would be force
10 conclude in consequence of fatigue, grea
I was the regret. Although he had spoken 70
nearly an hour and half, it seemed scare
f half so long, and it took another half bou
for the light TO break in on the large audience
, that the agreeable entertainment was real
orcr, aud not ;hcn was an attempt made t
. break up, until Dir. c. arose aDd announce
T that the committee had engaged him 70
another lecture on the Monday night follow
ing TO the lively and inspiriting music 0