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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
The PubliCans OF the Bible.

The class of men designated in the
New Testament as "publicans" were
the collectors of tho public revenue
Under Roman government tho pub
licans were divided into two Glasses
The senate committed the taxes and
customs to a GLASS of capitalists who
undertook to pay definite sum of
money into the national treasury.
These capitalists usually belonged to
tho order of Roman knights, and
were men Of influence and considora.
tion. ln their turn they employed a
class Of subordinate assessors and
collectors, who received the taxes
and customs from the people. This
class became responsible for tho pay
ment of certain sum of money from
a given district. The theory was
that in addition to this sum they
should collect such an amount US
would be q proper remuneration of
their services. But as they thus be-
came assessors as we'll as collectors
they were invested with q degree of
p'wcr which they very frequent
abused to the gross oppression Of the
people. In consequence the subordi..
nate class of publicans everywhere
became exceedingly odious. Theo-
critus, a Greek poet, being asked
which was the most cruel of beasts,
replied, "Of the beasts of the wilder.
ness the bear and the lion, and of the
city the publican and the parasitic y
But this class of publicans, odious
even among the Roman citizens,
were especially so to the Jews. They
regarded the tribute which they paid
to Rome as unlawful and oppressive.
When Jew, therefore, becawe a
publican, he was regarded by his
countrymen not only an cxtortioner
and plundercr, but also q traitor
to his country and his religion. He
was looked uron with the last degree
of contempt. lie was not permitted
to enter the temple of the synagogues
to join in the public prayers, or to
give testimony in court of Justice
This estimate of their character
seems to have been accepted by our
Lord when he said of him who refus.
cd to submit to tho discipline of the
church slot him be unto thee as
an heather man and a publicAn."-
Matt. xviii. l7.-Ec.
What similarity exists between @
publican and a radical ring theft
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
Arrest OF a Murderer.

In Docomber, 1865, a difficulty
occurred in Butcher Town, between
two young men, named Tyler Startling
and John Raleigh, (or John Thomp.
son, as he was commonly oalled,) IN
which tho former was shot and killed
by the latter. Raleigh succeeded in
making his escape, and nothing was
heard Of him until several months
ago, whom ho quietly dropped into
Columbia, but only remained short
time, and kept close. 1t is stat cd
that he wanted at that time to give
himself up to tho officials and stand
trial-feeling satisfied that the
punishment would be light. His
friends opposed it, and he again dis
appeared. A dispatch was received, L,
yesterday, by Chiof Nixon, from tn 0
authorities in Philadelphia, that
Raleigh had been arrest in that oity,
and had stated that no had oomu it,
ted a murder in Columbia, and Civ
ing tho particulars. Last night,
Chief Nixon and Mr.. Thos. Pope do.
parted for the Quaker City, for the
purpose of bringing Raleigh TO this
CITY for Picnic.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
Our Duty Towards the South.

The President seems to have had
what tho Scriptures call tho "sense
| of quicEening' in reference to South
Caroliua. We could not boliove that
the manifold infamies heaped upon
that State rs "govcrnment" could
altogether be overlooked. Wo find
now that Judge Mackey has had an
Interview with the President, a re-
port of which is printed 10 South
Carolina newspaper.
We are glad to SEQ that the Presi.
dent shows interest enough in State
so sorely harassed as South Carolina
rs to to express even the moderate
opinions here reported. We observe
tendency in the minds of Southern
mon like Lamar and Southern Jour
nails like the Richmond Despatch to
encourage this disposition on the psrt
of the President by suggestions that
they will support him for third
term rs a refuge against the crimi-
nal ambition OF the colorcd men and
their unscrupu'ous allies. At the
same time the Southern people will
have to show unusual maguanimity
before they can support Grant. The
President and his party arc alone to
blame not only for what we see in
the Caro!iuus, but for what is seen
IN Louisiana, Alabama and other
States. TO his military genius we owe
the suppression Of the rebellion. From
his political genius, sustained as he
has been by the country as no presi-
dent has been sustained since Wash
ing'on, we have hoped Tor the re-
construction Of the South. Instead
ofrcconstrnction we have chaos. If
President Grant can enable us to
revive and rchahlilatc the Southern
States he will add another to the ma
ny honors he has achieved as soldier
and as Chief Maglstratc.-N. Y.
UeruM.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

sentiment against them, and undo
all the good that has been done.
Reporter-Is it true that the Uni
cd States troops are to be withdraw
from the State2 . Haa.c 'aa ..,'a
MIR. Robertson Il have heard that
the Federal troops have been, or are
to be, withdrawn from Louisiana
but don't know that the troops
arc to De Withdrawn from this State
Reporterter-You seem to think
that the coming election will result
in no change for the better ? What
will the President do in that ovont
Mr.. Robertson-If the present
officials arc reelected, or if there
is not decided change for tho bet
ter in their successors, I firmly be-
licve that the President will refuse
to recognize the government by with
holding the aid it will require in the
enforceIne ent and collection of taxes,
in which case it is bound to fall
through. [ am confident that tho
General Government, while it will
protect all Of its oitizens in the en-
Joyment Of their rights, will not lend
its assistance to set Of men who
rob the people and squander the
public moneys.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
Victims of Opium.

A reclaimed victim of opium sends
to tho Cincinnati Commercial his
prescription for tho cure of the dread.
full habit. Arguing that the average
victim uses of the drug what is
equivalent to twonty grains of NOR
phine day, he counsels the prepara-
tion, by a competent physician or
careful druggist, Of 27o grains of
morphine, % grains of belladonna,
and 45 grains of quinine. Divide
this iuto ninety pills, each of which
will contain three grains of morphine,
and begin by taking three pills day.
The nine graius of morphine thus
taken, with their admixturc, 20 as
far with the patient as did his preyi.
Gus twenty graius day, owing to
the peculiar effect Of the bclladonna
in tho combination. Lower the
quantity of morphine in each success
sive batch of the pills uutil two
grains per diem are reached, and
then lessen the proportion Of bella
donna, and, perhaps, add small dose
of nux vomica. The cure is said to
be almost certain, but too much care
cannot be exercised as to the quality
of the Bclladonna, which is deadly
poison in anything over cautiously
small doses.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
Photographing Oh Silk.

Silk thoroughly inprcgn>tcd wi h
bichromate of potash presents very
sensiti Photographic surface. Thus
prepared, any shapes cut out of tin
and laid upon it, may be beautifully
imprinted by the sun, and in tints,
according to the color of the silk.
y white or very light silk shows
delicate palc-rcd impres sSion; a
reddish tint takes a still deeper shade
of rcd in the pattern, etc. Fern
leaves, arranged to suit the taste,
and kept fiat BY sheet Of glass, can
DO imprinted in the same way.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
Bank of the State.

First class in guessing, stand up ::
Samuel, why arc the fnnls of the
Bank Of the State like Graham bread?
Because they are made up out of
shorts.
Aud, Samuel, why are they like
mama Becrusc Moses needed them
to feed his followers. And why are
they not like mama? Because no
ain't going to get them after manner.
Ugh - Union Herald.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

Itis said that the quality Of the
Egyptian cotton crop has been grad
ualty dcteriorating for some year:
back. 1t is now Irregular in length
and is mixed with white and short
cotton, which materially diminishos
its value. The deterioration is at.
tributed to want Of care rs to the
seed d>sown. The large ginning facto.
ries where cotton of different quail.
ties is ginned, supply tho seed which
is sown without sufficient care being
taken to separate the good from the
bad. As q remedy it is proposed
that tho cotton seed be supplied by
the Egyptian Government.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

1t was very distressing at Wal
lacks last week to SEQ the audience
weep over tho drama of "East Lynn
PArspiration and toars formed a
joint stock company, and rippled
down the face and mock to become
saturated in handkerchief while the
thermometer in tho lobby danced at
95. At tho conclusion of tho per.
formanco moro demorilazed coleo.
tion Of pooplo were mover secn.--N,
7. Aa0.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

Adolphus and Angelina nuttcr
into the drug stores occasionally,
and she says she'll take lemon in
hers with the air Of an old hand at
the business. Then she watches
Adolphus. Adolrhus is n shrcwd
cuss. So he leans over the counter,
and with knowing wink, says: "I'll
take little moro Of that same"
He's been there before, and he gets
it, but it costs him twenty cents a
ass.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
No Certificates.

State Treasurer Cardoza, who has
been spending several days on the
Island, left for Columbia last evening
Eie says he will not issue those cer-
tificates of indebtedness until the
Supreme Court of the United States
passes upon their constitutionality.
He contends that they are Lills of
credit, and that the Constitution pro.
hlbits their issue by tho State. The
neutrality-suspicious. evidently have E.
hard road to travel.-Ncwr G Court
er.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
Baxter Drawing Up His Troops to Fro.
pare for the Convention.

Sr. LOUIS, July l4.-A special to
the Democrat from Little Rock snys
all the militia in the city were under
arms last night, and company
went into camp in the State House
yard. Gov. Baxter telegraphed to
the county for two companies more.
Those movements arc in view Of the
assembling of the State Constitution
al Convention.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The South Carolina negro horse
thief, who was carried through this
CITY the other day by the Deputy
Sheriff of Liberty county, on being
asked why he did not 60 to work and
quit stealing, replied that the Gov
ernor Of his State stole and he wasn't
any better "dan de Gubnor."
Noses, tally.-Augusta Cons tuition.
dlisf.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

A Richmond correspondent Of tho
Now York Tribune, writing of the
Congressional canvass in tho old Do
minion, hopefully predicts tho cleo
tion of six Conservatives to Congress
from this State this year, a gain of
two upon the present representation.
The Tribune says that its correspon-
dent is Thoroughly informed, careful
and accurate"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The Rochester, Chronicle says Lucy
Stone doesn't believe that ladies
ought to change their names merely
because they marry. Lucy married
n chap named Blackwell, and out Of
compliment to their parents the
children will be called Stone. Black.
we'll, and if one Of 'cm should marry
Brown-Sequard and their children
should marry-Stop moment, my
son. Take breath.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

1t is stated tnAt IIold Derby will
not rest satisfied with tho mere pay
ment of an indemnity to MIR. Magcc,
the British vice consul at San Jose
dc Guatemala, and will insist on u
formal apology being offered to the
British Government for tho insult Of
its representative.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The Brooklyn Eagle credits the
reduction of freights on live stock to
tho grangers. 1t is said that the
frcights on cattle from Chicago to
Now York have been reduced from
$l35 to $50, and from Buffalo to
New York from $50 to $45 por car
load.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The women Of Salt Lake City have
petitioned for prohibition. law. If
wife and six children may be made
wretohed ~ drunken husband, how
much greator must be the aggregate
sufferings of six wives and sixty
children, all belonging to ono reok.
less reveler?
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

Tommy Purnell, candidate for Su.
perintendent of Public Instruction,
was n Ku Klux. And Tommy Sut.
ton, candidate for Solicitor in the
4th Judicial District, was also II
Ku Klux. The RAIDS have tackled
on this point. They used to run from
the knights Of Darkness, now they
run with hem.-Charlottc Observer.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

Tho Michigander will dooido ncxt
November whether tho Aliohigoose
shall have the right to vote. The
question comes up in the form of q
constitutional amendment, which, if
adopted, will confer tho right of
suffrage upon every women Of age in
the State,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

A striot sohoolmaster in ono of
tho upper counties of Michigan was
asked what algebra he preferred, and
replied ooh, I ain't particular
most any kind that will just peel the
hide when you strike."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

A new game called "Grangcr Sew
cn-up' is announced. Three per-
sons play for can of oysters. The
first man out gets the oysters, tho
last the can, and the "middle. man.
don't got anything. That is "High.
Low" without either "Jaok" or
"Game."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The Chinese living in San Fran.
cisco have just completed an elegant
theatre at a cost Of $4,000. 1t was
opened o few nights since with an
audience of 1900 persons. The
performance commenced Mt 7:3O
Saturday evening, and lasted until
three o'clock the next morning.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

A temperance orator speaks Of 60
file of topers, soventy-6ve miles in
length, marching steadily to drunk.
ards graves at the rate of three
minute or one every twenty seconds.
oil the year round"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

Gen. Garibnldi is 80 unwell az not
to be able to hold the pen or move
his arm. lie cannot by himself
bring food to his mouth-indeed he
cannot move at all. He nov receives
no one except his most intimate
friends.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The foreman Of volunteer Rre
company.in Philadelphia is supposed
to have perfect right to knock folks
down, ride free on the oars and spit
tobacco juice on the meeting house
stepg. {"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

Gold Of fno quality is being found
in Union County N. G..
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
A PHILADELPHIA discinle Of Swe

A Philadelphia disciple Of Swed -.
cnborg, Mr.. J.. G. Jungerich, desiring
to give the thoughts of that remarka-
bic religious rcformer q circulation
among these most likely to be use.
fully affected by his teachings, made
an arrangement with the Lippincotts
by which every Prostcstant clergy
man in America, who might desire to
receive it, might obtain q copy Of
Swedenborg's "True Christian Re-
ligion," large octave of over GOO
pages in whioh the whole theology of
the New Church is set forth, by Sim
ply sending for it and paying post.
age. Over four thousand copies
have been thus sent to clergy men
and students of theology, and fifth
dition is in press, this wealthy
philanthropist being determined that
every theologian who desires the
work shall be supplied. A like offer
was made by the American New
Church Tract and Publication Socie.
ty, through the same publishers, re
garding Swedenborg's "Hcaven and
Hcll," and fifteen hundred copies of
this have been distributed. The
first costs forty cents for postage and
the second twenty-six cents.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

The Chester Jail is at this time
without a prisoner. We should be
glad to believe that this is strong
evidence Of decreasing crime but
somehow we cannot avoid the suspi-
cion that the state Of affairs doyel-
oped by the lato correspondence tc.
tween Judge Mackoy and Sheriff Yo-
cum is largely responsible for this
aching void in the public inn. Sambo
doesn't care to take lodgings at any
place of'entertainment which adver..
tises scarcity Of "dem pervisions,
Josiar." ."-Chestcr Reporter.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22

WILL continue tho business OF seuer.
l. al merchandise under the nome and
style OF J. ". LAW q co. All parties In.
debted to tho lato firm Of Woodward A
Law are hereby notified to make paymsae
TO the undersigned. JAS. W. LAW.
Winnsboro, 8. c., July 2, 1874.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-07-22
mo-. 43.
Dissolution OF Copartnersaip
WISHsBone, 9. c., JsIy 2nd, 1874.

m
L he oopartuership heretofore EXIST ne
between WOODWARD l. Law, has bean
dissolved this day by mutual consent.
T. ". WOODWARD.
JAS. w. Law.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-05-04

Both branches of Congress devoted
their entire sessions Monday, to euloyis-
tic addresses upon the late Senator Sum-
ner. Touching tributes of respect were
paid by Mr.. Boutwell,. who presented
the usual resolutions in the senate. and
Messrs. Anthony, Sherman, Sargent.
Morrill,, Thurman and others. In the
house Mr.. E. r. Hoar opened the pro-
ceedings by highly eulogizing the life
and services of the dead senator, and he
was followed by Messrs. Dawes, Potter
Rainey, G. F. Hoar, Nesmith and La
mar OF Mississippi, the speech of the
last-named gentleman being remarkable
Tor Its liberallty towards Mr.. Sumner
and the North.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-05-04
THE MISSISSIPPI INUNDATloN
NEW York. AnriI 81

NEW YORK, April 9th.
A Washington despatch saws that
prominent citizens of the southwest now
in Washington, represent the suffering
incident to the foods in the Mississinni
valley much greater even than it has
been represented by dispatches from
New Orleans, and other points. OF So
100000 acres of alluvial lands canablo
OF being planted to cotton and sugar on.
iy about 100000 acres are now above
water. VI this area 100000 of acres
Is cotton lands, but only 500. 900 acres
would have been planted. From this an
average yield would have been 500 600
bales. Should the foods subside bv the
nrst Of May. half the crop might be
raised on part OF these lands. but if the
water remains until the first of June no
crop can be produced. The probabilities
are that In any contingency not more
than 100000 bales of cotton can be pro.
duced on these lands. Careful estimates
hx the amount Of the sugar crop destroy.
ed at 10000 acres, and this will be a
Total loss the foods having DESTROYED
ehe last years sprouts as well as the
new cane. The suffering of the people
VIII not end when the water subsidies.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-05-04
PADDOCK'S, CRAFTSBURY, VT.

COME We ladies who are longing
For print dresses and white aprons
For the cotton white as snow-drlfts--
For the yarn for busy fingers
By the evening fire to fashion
Into feeting for the children,
For the sheeting firm as iron
And as fine as any silk IS.
For the soft, and easy slippers,
And for ribbons every shade most
To put round the dainty collar
Or to bow up on the smooth braids--
When the young folks go to weddings
Golden wedding it may happen.
Come We ladies one and all o26
Up to PADD0Ck'S on the Common.
See his poplins and alpacas,
Thibets, brilliantines and cashmeres-
White goods, shawls. most fine and lovely
Hats and clothing, ready-made, too,
Caps and gloves, and small wares, also
Hardware crockery and groceries
Old ''Nokomis" in the forest
Never thought of half the notions
Funny things for pleasing children,
Pretty thing to glad their hearts with:
Come We mothers, fathers, brothers,
Sisters, aunts and second cousins
Buy goods cheap for cash at Paddock S,
He will treat you WELL and strive with
All his might to please you wholly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1874-05-04
JUDGE POLAND'S PLAN.

Since the Presidents veto has made
it evident that no imitation project can
succeed. members of congress are pro-
jecting new plans for the relief of the
country from the present money strin-
gency. Judge Poland of Vermont, in
troduced, during last week, a bill! with
the following provisions
Section l repeats all laws limiting the
amount of circulation to be issued to
National Banks.
Section provides for the issue of
circulating notes to all associations FORM
ed in accordance with existing laws
Section provides for the cancella-
tion Of United States notes to the extent
of fifty per cent. of the amount of in
creased National Bank notes, until the
outstanding United States notes are re-
duced to S250,000,000.
Section authorizes the Secretary, for
the purpose Of retiring legal tender notes,
to issue bonds, not exceeding 100000
of the United States after twenty and
thirty years, respectively. The former
bearing five and the latter four and a
half coin interest, payable semi annually.
Section provides for the redemption
Of United States notes after July, 1875,
on presentation at the Treasury or any
Sub Treasury. After that date. fifty
per centum Of all duties may be paid in
United States notes.
Section provides an allowance of iu-
terest on deposits by one banking insti-
tuition to another.
1t will be seen that Section / allows
all banks to increase their capital stock
and circulation, if they have means to
buy bonds to deposit according to the
present requirements of the law and
that Section 2 allows the formation of
new banks or associations" wherever
they are desired. if their projectors can
find means to establish them according
to the laws governing the national banks.
Sections 3 and 4 provide for the ex-
change Of a portion of the legal tender
|. S. currency for interest paying bonds
which shall be hereafter paid in gold.
Sections . and s explain themselves.
Judge POland's bill is similar to 9th
ers that have been presented, and APP
pears to come as near to the wishes of a
majority of congressman as anything yet
submitted. We do not believe in that
kind of imitation which will give us more
currency, but will reduce the value of
all we now have but something ought
to be brought about that will enable
those who can give undoubted security,
to obtain money at some reasonable rate
OF interest. Business is crippled, and
wealthy men. and corporations cannot
pay debts when they desire, on account
of the difficulty of getting money on good
security, The country banks have not
funds sufficient to accommodate the pub
lie, and business suffers from this want.
In the meantime, every man can con-
tribute to the desirable result of making
money more plenty, by reducing his ex-
penses to the lowest limit, thereby keep
ing his money at home, and producing
as much as possible to exchange for
money. We can buy money when we
have anything to buy money with and
while we reduce our expenses by rigid
economy let US increase if possible the
products of our farms and our manufac-
tories.