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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

Sunday school pIc-.ios in Texas
arc charming atf'irs They take the
church organ out in the woods aud
with the assistance If somo old
Uncle Nod to play the violin and call
the dlure, the children dance the
Iive.long day. They can do such
things in Texas with impunity, and
have IL good time although the hang
ma" Of the equity Gloats on the
scene, but our dear little cherups arc
taught hettcr. They a'e fully alive
to the. enurmity Of tn" evil Of danc.'
ing and never--no, ncver-do they
yield to it's mocking bIandis hments--
till d fter the old folks have gone to
bed; yt .ta| -
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03
Another Boss Drlycn to his HJIe.

At last the man Shepherd, tho
Bins Of the Dl"tlict of Columbia
Ring Of thieves, is fanly driven to
ais hole, aud must foul hole it
.rove. to be. Bat ths oc ,up.ut is
""rihy # it, for If there be one man
this United States who i.a more
INSCRIPTIONS and rru,t ru. cal tlI4u
ny other in public offit ;, tho tcsti.
mony shows lhat man in the per
son Of Alexander II. Shepherd, the
hypoc, itlcal Boss Of the District Of
Columbia thieves. Tweed is still IN
prison on BlackweIl's Leland. What
prison j, preparing for the Washing.
.ou compeet Of Tweed
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

Recent inquiries into the condition
Of the cotton mills in Massachusetts,
show wonderful prosperity. Divi.
dehds Of one hundied and forty per
cent. are declared, stock, multiplied
ten times in value. and tho stock Of q
bank doing their business has quads
rupled in ten years. .g.,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

"Come, Bob, get UP. said an indul.
gent fnther to his hopeful son tho
other morning. "Rewomber, its the
early bird thut Catches the worm."
"What do | care for worms 7" aus
swcred the young hopeful: "Mother
wott let ms 60 a.hshipg."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

There are s'x grass widows living
in one house on Eigth street, Tell
City, Indiana. According to the
Canuelto.. I.d.) Enquirer, thoy live
in perfect harmony, without my jeal.
ousies.o or qusrrefs, each satisfied with
her married experience and each in
sitting that her tyrant husband was
the worst specimen Of genus homo in
existence. Two have applied foi
divorce at tho next term Of the Cir
Quit Court. aud the others will pro.
baby be d, cketed at some subse.
queLt term. ~ 'e
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

The following hit at the water.cure
was made by CHARLES Lamb. "It is'
said he, "nci,hernew nor wonderful ;
for 1t j. as Old as the deluge, which, in
my opinion, killed more than 10
cured"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

a German Jew was eating a pork.
chop in thunderstorm. % heara
lug IN unusually loud clap, lie laid
down his knife and fork aud observ-
cd Veil, did any poty efer hear
such fuss apout little bieoe Of
bolk ?''
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

A friend st our olbow ssys ks
thinks it just ss reprehsnsible for
women oget tight BY laeing 10 for
men to- got tight by wbi,key. Both
injurs the systom. Well, it's nouS
Of our PARTICULAR business, any way.
Men genefsliy get tight 'oauss it'g
pleasant, and women got tight oorssts
nice. "a
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

Hair.cutter (who has been eating
onions )--S'moll on you hair, cir
Glowing fieroely down customers
ncck)W Customert--Ph6w ( what's
that I Hair. cutter -. S'moil, cir.
Custemer--Thep won't havo any.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

It is ssii Of tho temperance erusa-
ders that "they, drink NOT, neither
do they bin yet Solomon, in all his
glory, was not o raid like one Of
theae.n
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

-, 4 PsIi.ieps vho vrP known A.. p
free.tb,sksy met .; Pari,ian, friend
tGs '6thsf dsy, Aid, taking hfmO ~
the hsnds taid, "'f hav6 fhs come q
Ch, l., lana" a''I,a6b gl'd.to honrait."
hs sepIisdS ss'eapppsshwe pog q have
! ,SttlemsntIqf :yhats l,ttls account
bSt tweaH aa. Pay mo. what thou
|sJweft9" i&"NS,"iaaid the z pS~. bufR
|lchSl .EbprnhB on hiGhekl u" tehsioa
10 religion, and business is bpsiuess.'
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

D.. "Patriok." said the priest" chow
saoh did 3 y0n IsteslS' swell, I
su4y aswelI confess sol your ttiver.,
,uce for sbe ~hole stack, fosl .Sapp
gong after the whole esaek tp.night."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

Hog ,cholora prevails in Ruther
ford county, N. g., and has entailed
loss of many thousand dollars.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03
Breyl,tey.

The shrimp season has fairly set
in in Charleston. , -.
| Husbands and wives IN illinois,
under the new law, may bring civil
suits agniust each other.
Mr.. Carl Schurz can rest on his
laurels. A Missouri paper says "as
an amateur pianist he is no slouch."
Sir Henry Thompson, tho distin.
guished English surgeon, who 10
about to visit this country, first dis.
tinguished himself by taking $25,.
o0o fee from the King of Belgium.
M"jnr James +. Waddoll, at Scale
on Monday lust, announced himself
ns an independent candidate for Con.
Rfess from the Third Congressional
District of Alabama, now present.
cd by Charles Pelham, Republican.
Bismarck is reported to have said
that he over.estimated tho military
strength aud underratcd tho fnan.
cial resources of France in the late
war, aud now regrots that he did not
overrun oil her territory, and theu
make the indemnity lurge enough,
say ten milllards, to have crippled
her for years.
Madame Bnzaine, the Mexican wife
Of the ex.Alarsliul, is said to be no.
lively Intriguing for the restoration
Of the French Empire, and in coma
nection with her iutrigues, which
havo assumed some importance, it is
minated that the time is not far
distant when the Vatican will openly
advocate the candiduture of Napola
con w by urging tho French clergy
ia use all its power and influence Oh
his side.
A genuine Cuban centipede, one
Of the most poisonous tropical ono-
mics of men, was found snugly
"s owed away" iu butch of banaa.
as at the New Market, Petersburg,
Virginia, recently. 1t had Travelled
loug way to 6nd It's end, but was
saved part Of it's mission by ono
knowing something Of it's habits, and
who saved u more curious than wise
individual from "interviewiug" it be.
tween thumb and fngor.
The State Executive COMMITTEES
Of the Ohio Changers Association 70.
gently held consultation as to tia
rropri. t. Of putting State ticket in
The field. After lengthy delibera
tion and eSohahge Of views, 1t was
concluded, almost unnanimously, to
make 10 nominations, at least for
tho present: They will probably
wait until the political parties have
homiuated, aud then in case they are
not suited they will make an indspeh.
dent entrance into the political
NrCun.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

Rain 10 much needed iu Sbie ssss
tion.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03
Tart Statistics for 1871.

From tho S,tnpilations Of tho Turf,
Fold aud Farm, we o,ndsnss the foI.
loving
Thad. Stsvrns, by Lsngford, heads
tho list. with. ~inuing. sa,ount,ng so
$28 425. T IN. b. sli"g. b. i .xlug.
ton, comes I.x', with 8Z7,l50. Jue.
Dan. L.. BY Aa.trslisu, ;thirdf With
$l4 255 NJ other siuyle horse
rsasheh so. 900, aud only six others
;haso .vet $5, 900. - ats y
Lexington tends tho list Of winu'
ming Sire, 25 yi,."r~s ~ his credit ;
A. eroid his 10 ported / Al ira.
Ian l6; War D."es IA Planet l3 ;
B"nu,,' Scotland IL; Li.hta,nsl aui
N"vtolk 10 sson ; Jsjk Malone 8;
V"hd Il 6; K nsa,ky, R,vo'ver, aud
Robel. s each ; bA'auue shattered
am"ng 4l diffsrelt sirss.
Ths principal wins,ng stables sse
S1S''s" fs| ~ g1 Sg y % ,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

in wisconsin ia las been passed
enabl.ug tho 'rai,e ora u inc"rpo RI, o
local fte 'fiIs1tapee'1 conipau,s,, aof
abiuh 20 a'e aifeaGy doug bu.i, ess.
Tdey usnnily Illotude, ubout four
tiviIto~ nsbiPs within their assigned
territory : Wv pg. TIE Stiees of rresi.
'ddhs 'shd seef,tufy 20 %sofns Of tbe
l"oal town ,dfaoes,' ohares from / to
Q nil's q on ths'duliaf, heRid,s a / 10Y
and survey fec of 81 SO BAR, fig
,tiskss satd yst there siias) not' besii j
failure t. Juheet1 rs liability. rSaver,l
If them "are- carr, Ing rom $500, 900
90 S800,6OO each in risks, ahds wh,ls
the insurance ~ cheap. The sati,fnc
tion given IA universe 3. 70 far 'as rs!
pofs6da tOa The Stats GExt toutive Com.
nIietsesa s'auum& sAtvoN1i ! ~. so :
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-06-03

tysGxpetalsP sP~N.,b. Young thus nails
tho y. Y. Sln'. report Of his oonuec.
tion with the F,eelman's Bink:
"rhs oba,gesS lis' malio,ous and
false, 'uhd when the s!anne, ous .ccu
sat'"ns therein contuined are .pref,r
red ~ p respcnnih,e le,stn tho can
be reasled. ! shall uake ,uch re-.
Spouse as beco'neo the Representa-.
tive Of tie honorable men Uf nv
DissSiotp = as.' a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
Augusta County, Virginia.

From the StauntoD, Va, indicator, we
make the following extracts The freight
receipts at the Valley Railroad depot here,
from the opening of the line, April 81 to the
18th inst, ten days, were $1,000. Extensive
stock pens are in course Of construction on the
lower side of the company's grounds here.
DR.. Hunter Mcclure, of Richmond, on
Tuesday last performed the operation Of TAX
ing from the bladder Of Mr. Robert B Dunlap,
aged 80 years, Of this county, bullet lodged
there during battle in May, 1864. In the
nine years since Mr. Dunlap has suffered
great agony, and the bullet when taken out
was found to have accretions around it to the
size of a turkey egg. The operation was deem
ed successful and the patient will soon be out.
Eleven months ago Mr.. James McClung, Of
this county was suddenly, and without any ex-
plicable cause, totally deprived Of the power of
speech and, since that time has been obliged
to use a slate in conveying bis thoughts. On
Sunday before last he came into the sitting
room and said good morning" at the same
time nearly fainling lie has conversed as
well as ever since that. Just as he spoke
Sunday, he experienced a convulsiye move
ment Of the muscles Of the throat and a sense
Of conclusion in the head
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
Items from Clarke.

The Courier says: We are glad to learn that
the peach bloom, which promised to be heavy
this year. was not all killed by the recent
frosts The plum and cherry have put forth
their blossoms.
The Governor has removed the political disa-
blities Of James Higgins colored of Clarke
County, who was sent to the penitentiary for
unlawful shooting and served out his term.
The Courier also gives an interesting account
Of matrimonial ENHANCEMENT which was
quietly Strengthened up in that County, near
tie Burnt Factory last week.
Several years ago the husband Of a married
couple, living there, suddenly took his satchel
and departed for parts unknown, leaving his
disconsolate wife to settle her griefs as best she
could In due time she dried her tears upon
the shirt bosom Of a second husband. But,
evidently she was not as well pleased with
husband No. as she was with No. l, and
lately, having heard that No. l was in the
ueiehborhood of Brucetown, Frederick Coun-
ty, she quietly left her home TO hunt him up.
Her efforts were not 10 vain, and last week she
had the happiness Of finding shelter in the
arms Of both No. and No. > husbands
This state of things existed for three days,
without knives or pistols being drawn, or fists
used in settlement Of their difficulties, when
the two sat down quietly by the banks Of a
limpid stream, and there talked the matter
over and the conference resulted in the with
drawal of husband No. from the scene.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
The stonington Murder.


The mysterious murder Of the two young
men, sons Of Mr. Henry D Lansworthy. at
Stouington. Connecticut, Sunday night, report
cd by telegraph, continues involved in mystery.
The following particulars are given in a letter
from the scene Of the tragedy;
Henry D. Iangwor,hy is an old resident Of
the town, who occupies a farm half mile or
uoye west Of the borough Of Stoniugton pro-
per His family consisted of himself aud wife,
AM two sons, named Irving and Cortland, aged
eighteen and twenty-four, respectively, and
hired man who has lived with them during the
winter Oa Sunday night Mr. and Mrs Lang
worthy wen, early 20 church ia Mystic, Ieay-
ing tie house ia charge Of the two young men.
When they returned, about 10 o'clock, The
house was dark aud silent
Tie father went into the kitchen, and put
tiog out his hand 70 guide himself, laid it on
the corpse OF bis youngest boy. 1t sat rigid
and upright IN a chair beside q table. The
head had fallen back, and from CHASTITY
wound on the crown the blood had trickled
down and gathered 10 pool on the floor
There was uo evidence Of a struggle The fur
uiture of the room was in perfect order save
that the lamp was overturned and broken
A hook lay at the feet Of the corpse as it had
dropped from the hand when the blow was
struck The face OF the dead man was calm
aul placid. the only injury observable being
the gaping wound on the head, which pene-
iratcd through the skull to tle brain.
Upstairs 10 the room Of the elder son the
sceue was different. The stairs aud passage
leading to it were stained with splashes and
gouts Of blood and the chamber itself looked
Ike a slaughter house. When his father
reached him young Cortland lay upon bis face
uncoucious, with terrible cash in his skull,
almost exactly similar to the one inflicted on
bis brother He was undressed, having retir-
ed for the night The pillow was completely
saturated with blood, aud even the mattress
beneath, but there was no indication that there
had been q struggle here. The man had
scarcely moved since he had been struck, and
lay breathing s,entodous'y
Word was az once sent 20 this village, and
as soon as possible physic,P and officers
were on the spot. In the meantime, Libby,
the hired man, had appeared at the house Of
Mrs. Ianewor,hys brother, his face covered
,--tL 1T.1 ,-l-r., rr Lcf,, 10, , .4,t, ,f ,,rc,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
success Based Upon Merit.

It subject Of general remark, among
both wholesale and retail druggists, that no
medicine introduced TO the American public
has ever gained snch a popularity and met
with so large a sale in all parts OF the land, In
the same length Of time, as Dr. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery This cannot depend upon
its having been more largely advertised than
any other medicine, as such is not the case
The correct explanation, we think, is found in
the fact that this medicine produces the most
wonderful and perfect cures of very bad cases
of bronchial, throat and lung diseases, is IN
doubtedly the most perfect and efficient reme-
DIV for all kinds of coughs that has ever been
introduced to the public, aud at the same time
possesses the greatest of blood-purifying and
Strengthening properties that medical science
has been able to produce, thus rendering 1t
sovereign remedy not only in the cure of Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and Coughs,
but also for all diseases Of the liver and blood,
as sCrofuous diseases, blotcheS, rough skin,
pimples black specks aud discolorations. 1t
has therefore wide range of application and
usefulness, aud it not only gives the most per-
feet satisfaction to all who use it, but far ex-
ceeds the expectations Of the most sanguine,
thus eicting the loudest praise, aad making
permanent liUing advertising mediums Of oil
who use it. For these reasons il is that there
is not perhaps druggist in all the vast domain
of this Continent, who tries to please his GUS
toners and supply their wants, that does not
keep and sell large quantities of this most val
liable medicine
JEsUP, Iowa. May 5th, 1873.
DR.. r. V. PIERcE:-Dedr ST-We take
pleasure in saying that your Medicines have
sold entirely beyond our expectations. We re-
gard them as the best medicines extant, and
near them spoken of in the highest terms Of
praise. r. L. SMITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25

TIE DEBr or VIRGINA.-The bill passed in
the lower house of the Virginia Legislature Ito
provide for the interest on the public debt"
passed the Senate on Friday, and awaits the
Governors signature. I. directs the board, con-
sisting of the Governor, the two auditors, and
the treasurer, to pay the interest in certain pro-
portions at such times as they may deem pro-
per, not. exceeding four per cent, and having
regard to the condition of the treasury 1t is
very cautious in its provisions, and keeps en-
tirely out of question all danger Of draining
the treasury.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
Corporation Ordinance.
April IA, ls74-te.

4 7 Meeting of the Council Of Charles'owr
Y held this llth day Of April, 1874, the follow
ing Ordinance was passed:
"The town Of Charestown shall hereafter con
sist of Three Wards, located and bounded as fol
lows, to-wit:
The FIRST WARD shall include all the terri
tory within the Corporate limits lying West OF
George street and George street extended-and
North Of Washington street and Smithheld and
Harper's Ferry turnpike-including the lots Of
Mrs. l.. 4. March, at the North end Of George
street.
The SECOND WARD shall include all the ter
ritory living West OF George Street, and George
street extended, and South Of Washington street
and the Smithfeld and Harper's Ferry turnpike.
The THIRD WARD shall include all the terri
tory living East George street and George street
extended, except the said lots Of Mrs. /. A. Marsh
By order Of the Council
J. Z. DUKE, Recorder
April IL ls74-te
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
Church Items.

The Sacramento services in the Presbyte-
riau Church of this place, on Sabbath last
and the preliminary meetings on Friday and
Saturday, were not attended by the usual num-
Der because Of the inclement weather. Rev
Mr. Brown, of Shepherdstown, preached on
Friday. morning and night, and on Saturday
morning the discourse on Saturday night wa:
by Rev. Harry Moore. Rev. Mr.. Hopkin;
preached on Sunday morning, and was assist
ed in the distribution Of the elements by Rev.
Dr. Dutton. Altogether the services were it,
toresting and, we trust, profitable.
To-day Saturday the First Quarterly Meet
Ing Of the NJ. E. Church, South, at this place
for the present conference year, will begin
Rev. Dr. Register, the newly appointed PTesi-
ding Elder, is expected to be present.
The First Quarterly Meeting for this year
for Harper's Ferry Mission NJ. P. Church, will
be held at Smithfeld tomorrow, sunday
Love Feast at 9 A. NJ, preaching at II \. NJ,
after which the Sacrament Of the Lords Sup
per will be administered, and preaching in the
evening at y o'clock. Quarterly Conference
Monday morning at lOl o'clock.
The Martjns5urg Statesman says a Sacra-
mental meeting at Tuscarora commencing last
Friday, Rev. w. w. Downey officiating, was
concluded on Sabbath. The youthful pastor
is certainly Jealous for his Masters Kingdom.
His sermon on Sabbath morning was both elo-
quent and instructive. Upon this occasion fol
the first time in many years We heard sung
that good old hymn beginning
"Come We sinners, poor and needy"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
NOTICE
NOTICE
To Persons Having Claims A.
gainst Jefferson County.

VlHE County Court, at March Term. 1874, made
an order directing the Auditing Committe e
meet at the Courthouse
on THE l4TH DAY or NAY, 1874,
THURSDAY next preceding the Fiscal Term in May
next and at the same time made an order requir-
ing all persons having claims against this County
10 present their accounts 10 that Committee for
examination.
The following are the names Of the Auditing
Committee: Justices Smith. Herr, Washington,
Rentch, Avis, Henkle and Fleming.
T. A. MOORE.
Clerk Of Jefferson County Court, W. Va.
April 25, ls74-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25
The Veto of the Finance Bill.


The Presidents veto OF the finance bill
making the maximum Of United States legal
tenders $500. 100000 and authorizing an adj
ditioual bank note circulation Of $4,000 600,
50 as to make an aggregate Of $500, 900 coo, Of
paper curreucy-win give satisfaction to the
business men of the country, and to all who
are iniesested in strengthening national credit.
The President says in his ~ .ssa,e that tie fact
cannot be concealed That tie b:'l increases the
paper circulation Of the country 5i100G000O,
less ouly the amount Le!l as reserve by the
banks. The theory, in bis belief is a depart
IRE from the true principles Of Gnance, and its
approval would be departure from every
message sent by him to Congress. Heearnest-
Is recommends such legislation as vii. secure
as speedily as practicable return to specie
payments, aud refers to the pledges Of the gov
eminent to make provision at the earliest
practicable moment for the redemption Of
United States notes in coin lie recommends
that the revenues Of the country be increased
SO as to meet current expenditures, as a pre-
paratory measure towards resumption. He
was disposed at first to give great weight to
the argument that there was an unequal dis
tribution Of national currency, but thought
differently upon considering the first fact that
Sl,COO,OOO Of such currency still remained in
the treasury sub oct to the demand Of sec
tons desiring it. The President will be sus-
tdned in his veto by all who hold in esteem
public probity and elit, and redeemable
paper currency. baltimore Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25

Az OLD LANDMARK GoNE.-The building
at the corner of Queen and Burke strcets-one
Of the oldest in the city, has been RACED to the
ground, the owner, Mr. Scheu, intending to
erect on the site a building more superb in its
dimensions and more ia keeping with the march
Improvement Major James Faulkner, the
father Of Hon. C. j. Faulkner, formerly owned
this property, and it was here that be died
having contracted from exposure, iu the militia
ry service of bis country, the seeds Of that fell
disease, consumption, which proved fatal soon
after be was relieved from service, having
stood 10 his post Of duty however until peace
was declared, though often not able to leave
his dharters from sheer deb.litation. It was in
this building too that his only son was born,
Cur distinguished Couuty-man. For many
years, Mr. f. who did not occupy the paterual
residence resisted all propositions to dispose Of
the property, but he finally yielded upon the
express understanding that building should
be erected creditable to the city in its arcLtec-
tural design, and this we are informed is the
purpose Of the present owner Still we can
not resist feeling Of regret that these OLD
land marks, linking the present to the past,
are fast fading ont Of sight VIII the slories
Of the latter be equal to that of the former -
rNartiusburq Staic.Hpn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-04-25

The Radical Governor Of Louisiana, who
secured his place by the power Of Federal
bayouets, is doing Furnishing pardon bust
ness. During the last two months be has
pardoued nineteea notorious convicts out Of
the penitentiary, niue Of whom were convicted
murderers, and most Of them were Of the
worst class Of felons. Gov. Kellogg knows
how to take care Of bis frends-BaH Gazette