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Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-06-25
The Jews as Merchants and Money.
Lenders.

iii one instance only have the Jews
conIented to change their habits of life,
and in that we discover anew the marks
Of their perpetual suffering. From ac-
tive and successful husbandmen and TIL
lerd Of the soil they have been trans
formed into merchants and money-lend-
ers. They seem to have wholly lost
that love for nature and that agricultu-
ralsskill that made Palestine land of
plenty. In Babylon and Persia, under
q comparatively gentle rule, they were
rather farmers than traders. Even late
in the Roman period, and probably un-
til near the sixth century, they were
chiefly an agricultural people. The
Talmud abounds in allusions to the cul-
tiyation of fields and gardens, of oil,
wine, and wheat, fruit and flowers. It's
nice and varied rules of conduct relate
chiefly to the people of rural districts
rather than of cities. When the great
schools of Babylon and Pumbeditha
were fourishiug, aud the vivid intellect
of the Israelites was expanding into a
literature of commentators and profess
sors, the race was marked by an intense
love for the Oriental lands they Guilt
vated. But when the universal perse-
cution fell upon them, when they were
huted from Babylonia and Persia, and
began that remarkable series of wander
ings from city to city, and from realm
to realm, that has lasted for more
than Thousand years, the. manners of
the race changed. They became na-
iion of traders. Industry, thrift, arm
fEg, aud rare acuteness they never lost,
but they were never again to become
tillers of the soil. They were forced
to snatch opportunities of gain from
the midst of their wanderings. They
became the most acute and untiring of
traders. Their wares and their profits
were such as could be easily handled
and secured. They supplied the barbar
ous princes Of Germany with the most
costly drugs and spices of the east.
They dealt in jewels that they could
easily conceal or swallow, and in Orien-
tai cloths that were of priceless value.
They were the most active slave-trad-
ers of the middle ages, aud the church
vainly heaped its maledictions on the
Jew who should dare to purchase chris
tian slaves. Their capital in money
probably grew from age to age. They
were the common money-lenders of the
early period. The Jews seem to have
concentrated the wealth of the middle
ages among themselves; they lent their
money at an enormous interest, and up.
onlample security; they accumulated inn
mense fortunes, which they were obliged
to hide from their prosecutors in m as
pect of extreme poverty. But their
home was never again to be amid the
soft landscapes of Babylonia and Per-
sia !; and crowded together in misera-
BILE Ghetto, living apart accursed and
forsaken in the walled, fortified, and Sc
cure cities of western Europe, they
counted their secret gains, and some
times displayed in THAR obscure dwell
ings Suspicious and Oriental splendor.
Their daughters were clad in the rich
silks of Persia, and sbone with the
gold and gems of the east.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-06-25


Aud the quick light leaps from the glowing heaps
or wood, ON the warm hearth-stonc.
When the household sounds have died away,
Aad the rooms are silent all,
Savo the clocks brief tick and the sudden click
OF tho embers as they fall,
They come, those dreams Of the twilight hour,
To me, with their noiseless tread,
fearful band, by tho guiding hand
or q grave-eyed spirit led.
There is no voice within tho hall,
No foOtstep on tue floor,
The children's laughter is hushed, there is
No hand at the parlor door.
Like fugers tapping eagerly
Against the shattered frame,
Whero tho trailing roso its long branch throws,
Beat the great drops OF rail-.
But my heart heeds rot tho rusllng leaves
Nor the rain falls fltful beat,
Now the winds low sigh, as It nurries by
On ITS pauseless path and fleet.
For now in tho dusk, they gather round,
Tho visions of the past,
Arising slow, in the dim red glow,
BY tho burning pine brands cast.
My brow ia calmed as with the touch
or an angels passing wing;
They breathe no word, yet my soul is stirred
By the messages they bring.
Somo in their grasp impalpable.
Bear Eden-cuturcd flowers,
That sprang in gloom, from tho tear-bath tomb
or hopes long-buried hours.
Some from the fonnt of memory,
LISTING, aud pure, aud deep,
Bring waters clear, though many year,
Hath saddened their first fresh sweep:
Aud como In their hands of shadow bear
from the shrine of prsyerful thought,
fragrance blest, 10 the stricken breast,
With balm and healing fraught.
The night wears on, the hearth burns low
Tho dreams have passed away;
But heart and brow are strengthened now
For the toll of coming day.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-06-25

Some one says if we would show
ourselves really good to our daughters
eve must be generous to them in n
truer sense than that of hanging trink-
cts on their neoks." No wo DIS could
be moro sensible. Nine girls out of
ten would rather have camel's hair
shawl than a necklace. Parents should
remember this.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-06-25

The Saturday Review yearns for
novel, the hero OF which will be left in
the sequel to make his living by his wits
or his muscles, instead of being inevi-
tably we'll set up in the real estate busi-
hess.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-06-25

"A hen at Carlisle, Pa, has laid nine
eggs with shells that are perfectly
black, the hen being of the Dark
Brahma variety. Evidently a civil
rights fowl.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1874-06-25
TWILIGHT DREAMS.

They come in the quiet twilight hour,
When the weary day Ia done,
Aud the quick light leaps from tho glowing heaps
s or wood, on the warm hearth-stonc.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
From the Boston Globe.
a Real Love Match.

Another engagement of the many
announced" writes 4 Washington
correspondent, "is that OF Gen. Sher-
mans daughter, Minnie, to Mr.. De
Haven Fitch, and it is n real love
match. The day before Miss Sher-
man left London, her uncle, Commo-
dore Alden. was prevented 10y some d =
ty from going with his niece To the
Crystal Palace, rs he had promised,
but that she should not be disappOin'-
ed he told her he would send one of
his officers 10 go with her-a specia'
protege and favorite. he said. So Mr..
Fitch presented himself at the appoin-
ted hour and the two young people
went off together He joined the par
tyat dinner, and in return for bis cour-
tesy to Miss Sherman, Commodore
Alden invited him to accompany them
to the opera that evening. Miss Sher-
man was TO sail the next day, and both
she and her new friend regretted that
her acquaintance should end so soon.
But when she reached her steamer, lul
he was on the deck before her, and
although there were no suitable accom-
mediation for a cabin passenger. he
took his chances and sailed with her.
Doesn't that sound like sweet old
fashioned story? She is'a pretty, I'M
affected girl, who SO charmed Prince
Arthur, of England, during his brief
visit here. four years ago, that he sent
her as princely souvenir a delicately
wrought lOcket with her monogram
traced i'll superb diamonds
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

Corn from 80 to so, and in rare yea.
sons as bushels to the acre: wheat
may he put down at from Is to 81
bushels to the acre; oats % to 50
bushels.
Irish and Sweet potatoes do splen-
Idly when they have fair chance.
| frequently see as fine onions. cabc
pages, beets. beans peas. tomatoes,
'qHashes, cucumbers ana melous, as
one reed 30 see: but some people
complain, and say they can't produce
vegetables; the secret is they don't
hall try, and hence the failure. Mis-
souri is considered a fine tobacco
country We make an average of a
thousand pounds to the acre. and it
pays the farmer welt. Wheat is
nth from $l00 to 1926. Corn
50c, and oats 30 TO 40c per bushel.
Lind unimproved, from So TO $40.
LAID improved from SO to $40, ow.
ing to improvements and quality of
lind. As far as / have given prices
and statements, your readers have
the truth, as | understand it. With
these facts and figures before them.
let them decide, Missouri is the place.
We say to the rich aud poor come
on; the poor and needy We say, BROTH
ers, come and help us possess this
mighty land come. for there remain
eth yet, much land To be 20 ,sessei :;
come and secure homes for your
wives and little ones, so that when
you have been gathered with your
fathers, your SONS and your daughters
will, with JOY, look upon tie broad
acres Of rich land secured for them.
You may now secure this rich boon
for yourselves and children. Time
is precious; secure a home; plant
orchards and vines. hedges and orna-
mental trees. You then will begin a
new life amid new scenes. Your
little boys will prattle around you,
and poiut to the unfolding beauties of
a glorious future.
Our State is settling up very fast !;
her vast resources are being devel-
oped every day; the muse Of history
stands with scroll in hand to record
the mighty changes aad vast i'm
provements now going on in this
bright sunlit cline. dear to my heart,
by residence of thirteen years.
Missouri has given happy homes
to thousands, and yet has room for
thousands more.
Yours truly,
w. FRANK SENEkEP.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
ECLECTIC 1Iavazine.

The Eclectic for May IL on our desk
and contains an admirable portrait OF
Ehief-Justice Waite. The editorial
eketch of his life which accompanies
this portrait is much the best That has
YET appeared, and a. it il derived from
an authentic and responsible source,
its value TO the public is corresponding
~ enhanced.
The contents of the number are of
the customary variety and interest,
embracing Universities: Actual and
Ideal. hy Professor Huxley; DIR. John
sons Writings; Explorations of Nat
Uralist; One Flight; The Prince Prin-
isrs of Italy; An Elephant Kraal /;
John Stuart Mill On Coal aud Coal
pllnts; Feng Shut The Mysogynist /;
Alexander Dumas. Fills and addition
III chapters OF the very striking story,
Far from the Madding Crowd. For
sale by King & Hill.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Eggs for Setting.

An English agricultural paper says
that eggs intended for setting
should he stored with the large end
down, because the air-bubble does not
spread so much as when the small end
is dOwn-Ihis spreading of the air.
bubble being known 10 affect the
freshness and vitality of the egg
Eggs stored with the larger.end down
will keep perfectly good FOR Matching
more than q month. while the others
cannot he depended on after two
weeks. A successful poultry breeder
in Franklin. Mass. has been expert
merting with eggs for setting, and de-
clares the above statement correct. and
adds. that eggs stored on the large end
fO' few weeks before setting, will all
hatch at once, instead of varying sew
eral hours, rs ii is usually the case
with eggs cot so prepared.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
FzleaL .1[edsctnes.

DIR. ]. Walkers California VIM
egar BitterS are purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges Of
tie Sierra Nevada mountains Of CalifOr-
mia, the medicinal properties of which
are extracted therefrom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked. "Wlat is the cause Of the
UNPARALLELED success of NINEGAE BIT
rEIS?n Our answer is. that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and Il life giving principle,
4 perfect Renovation and InvigOrator
Of tho system. Never before i'll the
history of the world has 4 medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities of VINEGAR BITTEtS in healing the
sick of every disease man is heir to. They
are gentle Purgative as we'll as Tonic,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation Of
the Liver and Yisceral Organs in Bilious
Diseases
The properties of Dr.. WALKERS
VINEGAR BirTERS are Aperient. DiaphOretic,
Carminatiye. Nutritious. Laxative, Diuretle,
Sedative. Counter lrri;ant Sudori1c, Altera-
tive, and Ambitions.
II: ". MCDONALD s: CO..
Druggists and Gen A gts San Francisco California
and cor of Washington and Charlton Sts N Y.
Nov. 4th lS73.-ly.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Letter from Missouri.
TRIrLETT, Mo, April 18th 1874.
Charlton County.

TRIrLETT, Mo, April 18th 1874.
Charlton Couaty.
Mn. EDIToR AS many of your
readers were never in Missouri, and
know but little about its climate and
vast resources, have concluded to
write YOU. Oar State is urge and
has almost every variety of soil and
elm tie and timber, from the maies-
tic pine, down In South Missouri
we have pine in great abundance; al.
80 white. black. and post oak, to-
rether with red, water, or PIN oak,
and blackjack; also black walnut,
wild cherry, slippery elm, stsSafras,
end various other kinds OF timber and
,hruhs. In North Missori. our lar
qest timber is cottonwood. oak aud
elm, we have pecan, black hickory,
snanish oak, mulberry, ash. and many
other varieties, too tedious to name.
Our state in many places, IS well
supplied with good springs and run
nins streams. Al the ceraels do
we'll. To give an exact statement OF
The weld Of the various crops would be
q dificult matter. / have beeh
farming in Missouri for thirteen years
and will give what l believe to be
sTerare Yields il North Missouri
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Blank Deeds

We have printed a limited mum
Der of Deeds. which are exactly in
conformity to the code, with ac-
acknowledgements printed for both
tie husband and wife. They are
printed on fine tough Bond Paper
and will bear folding and handling
without damage. Parties wishing
a handsome statutory form for deed
will apply at the office of the BRIs-
ToL News.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE
VIRGINIA.

TIME SPRING SESSION of this widely
i known and popular Institution begins
on the 29th OF January next, and closes on
the 18th of June, which is Commencement
day. In view Of the present financial de-
preston. we now make this liberal offer
For One Hundred Dollars paid
in advance, we viii give, for one entire
session of 20 weeks, to any student in
the Collegiate, Scientific or Business course
his Board at the Byars House, (now re
duced to $40 per monthly Tuition, Fuel,
Room-rent, Washing, Library and Contin-
gent Fees. In the Preparatory department
the charges will be even less. Board at the
Fulton House and in private f:milies may
be obtained at moderate though at somewhat
more advanced rates. The advantages now
offered here to those seeking thorough col
legiate training and culture, were never
exceeded in our previous history as those
best acquainted with the school will testify.
If YOU desire further information write to
f. Z. WILEY, President.
Emory p. o. Va.
July LIST IS73-Sm.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
TIN WIarc, Stores, dc.

Keller d Brewer have large stock
of Stoves and Tin Ware on Main st /,
and keep on hand large stock of
material. They run eight teams con-
stantly into the country, ard furnish
roofing. spOuting aud guttering to or
der on short notice. Their work is of
the best quality.
Geo. ". Hdmmit
on Main Street, keeps on hand Stoves
and Tinware and manufactures ware
COR general stock. and to order. Fur
nlshes roofing, spouting and guttei-
ing, He is an experienced and relia-
bile workman
Boots and Shoes.
q. w. Frost & Co., have a large
Shoe Factory at corner of Main and
9th streets. They are equipped with
improved machinery, and furnish a
large amount of stock to jobbers.-
Their work is equal in appearance and
superior in quality to Northern work.
They also keep on hand fine stock OF
northern shoes for gents, ladies and
children. There are now employed in
the establishment, fifteen hands, and
it is in contemplation to increase the
force to thirty hands. The house is
certainly superior to any similar enter
prise which has been in the country.
Pictures.
J. G.. & w. NJ. BurTow at 200 Main
Street, have large collection of pic
lures, ana do the largest business of the
kind in the South. They advertise in
800 papers, and publish paper of their
own.
job Printing
is done ut the Office of the BRISTOL
NEWS, in all styles, from the plainest
dodger, to the most deliberately cOlOreti
and shaded bills, cards, bill heads, let
! ter heads, circulars &c. The motto OF
the office, is work done in city style,
at city prices" and with this inscribed
upon it's banner, the NEWS has all of
the Job Work it can do, but is getting
ready to do more. The demand for
Job Work is becoming greater, and we
mean to meet it.
Toys and Corrections
are furnished in great variety by
! Messrs. E. Kuhnert & Son, who manu-
, facture an excellent article of pure
candy, and keep their counter supplied
with a nice article of cakes. They also
furnish outfits for wedding tables.
ENTERPRISES not advertised in the
NeiOs, can be inserted in this column
at fair price in money.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

The Y marked on the Ne,os means
that a remittance would be in order
aud very acceptable. The number
marked or printed is the Que to be sub
stracted from the whole number" or
the present issue, Multiply the re-
mainder by 1 cents and the product
will be about the amount you owe on
subscription.
For example, the "w hole humble r.
of the issue is 42l. If 500 should lie
the number marked or printed on the
outside of your paper, you will owe for
81 numbers or one year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

We desire. in all kindness but i'm
good earnest. TO say TO our subscribers
that We are positively in need of the
little amount they are due us. 1t is
absolutely necessary that we must
collect at once and we hope tn ey vii
without further delay, let US have
our money. This call is intended to
apply to every subscriber who owes us
As much as ten cents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
LOOK AT THESE PRICES,
AND THEN COME AND
SEE OUR STOCK.
MEMS SHOFS Peg0ed.
ALL WORK IN PROPORTION.

So you see for yourselves, that prices
have been greatly reduced, The reduction
amounting 10 at least Is per cent. on those
of 1873.
We are putting up. On an average, 80
pairs Of Shoes and Boots per day, and are
compelled to sell them low.
GOOD PRODUCE always taken as Cash,
at Cash rates, and ALL WORK WARRANTED.
n% Gentlemen or Ladies will please not
send their children or servants for either
new or repaired work, without sending the
money, unless there be . special under
standing between us, For VIC positively
Cannut sell on Credit.
@. W. FROST & Co.
April 14-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Literature.

The ECLECTIC also finds roam Tor array "f in
strnctvr and entertaining articles in general liter
allure which il surpassed by none of the lit"ra-
- moLthlrs. lis selections made fro=i al the
English periodicals., and occasionally from those Of
France and Germany. and cover a literature incnm-
parably richer and more productive than any other
which the reader 6ud access. class Of
writers contribute to the English magazines and
newspapers such as seldom appear ia american
periodicals, and the hest 81 these Essays. Reviews
sketches, Criticisms, are reproduced in the ECLEc
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Eclectic Magazine
Foreign Literature. Science, and Art.
1874.
(THIRTIETH YEAR,
Science.

T11 this department, the ECLECTIC gives lar
ger space than any other magazine in the
world not exclusively scientific II only
presents from month to month ample recorc Of
discovery and rr'ntiun. but gathers from the
whole field uf foreign current literature the best
articles Of the most authoritative thinkers and
writers If such men Profs. Huxley aud Tyn-
dali, Richard Proctor, Il. A, Prof Owen, Dr. W.
Il. Carpenter. Max Muller, aud sir. ]. Norman
L"ckyer, all Of whom have been represented in re-
cent issues of the Magazine.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

Good Idcd.-Fine Cigars. fine To-
bacco, and the finest wines and liquors
TO be had at Coon IDEA Saloon, by
Capt. Jno. w. Davis, on Front Street.
April Eft.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

Fresh Garden and Flower seeds, Just
received. Call early if you wish TO Sc
cure your seeds for Spring gardening
]. G.. PEPPER.
Feb. 4.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
BAILEY NURSERY.
$4,000 Apple Trees.

w f offer for planting this Spring stock
w Of3 year old TREES, well-gIOwn,
thrifty, large and fine, to Q feet high, OF
the best sorts for this section. viii bear
second and third year with proper care,
Fifty select kinds. Price g per dozen,
30 for $40, 100 for 52U, 500 for SS5, 1000 for
$50, delivered at the Nursery.
Afro 20 varieties OF Peaches / year
budders-S3 per dozen, s20 per 90.
Cherries soc Each. Standard Pears use;
Dwarf Pears soc each.
Our stock is warranted true to name and
of the best quality. Produce or grain taken
in exchange. Nursery farm miles West
of town on Jonesboro' road. Address
W. b. KELLY s. co.
Abingdon. Va.
March 8, IS74.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

+. Lonely, Jr., son of Prof. L.
Lonely of Emory and Henry College,
has been elected principal of Elk
Creek Academy in GraYson county.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28

Fresh Oysters served at all reason
able hours at Kdhnert's.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Compion's Surprise Potatoes

XII POUNDS grown from ID. of seed
gill planted. The wonderful produc-
tiveness of this new potato, yielding at the
rate of SIG bushels per acre, with its fine
eating quality, its freedom from disease, and
being and extra good keeper, render it one
of the most valuable sorts ever grown. Our
stock was grown from seed purchased direct
rom MIR. Compton, at the cost of $3.50 per
bushel, last season. Price ID, for 75c, 8
lbs. for l.5O, one peck $500, half bushel
So 90, one bushel $1,000
w b. KELLY & co,
Marcel 3 lS74.-tf,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Fiction.

The EcLEcTIc, without giving nndue ProTHin-
70 this department. offers its traders the best
serial stories to he had. together with the short
stories for which the English magazines have a
high and deserved reputation.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Books and Stationery.

Messrs King & Hill have a very
nice assortment of Books and Station
cry, and are selling them low. Their
stock is very well selected and fully
meets the wants of the community.
Their building is OH Main street, be-
tween 4th and 9Th,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Clothing.

Messrs. j. Bamberger & Co., have
one of the prettiest establishments in
town, and their stock would do credit
to any city in Virginia or tennessee.
Their prices seem to be low and they
have met with a good trade.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Also Agents for the

NEW YORKER "
SELF RAKE REAPER AND MOWER.
Aud MONITOR MOWER.
Ill of which will be sold at the LOW
EST CASH PRIZE
Dee. %. IT,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Provisions.

Commission House and Family Gro
ceries. J. Il. Winton will give prompt
attention TO this department of busi-
aess, and guarantees satisfaction.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-04-28
Drugs.

DR.. J. G. Pepper on Main street, and
Messrs. Bunting & Pepper on Front
street, have establishments fully equal
to the demands of the country. Their
stocks are both pretty and quite COM
prehensive, and they are each doing a
good business,