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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-01-02
Pleasant Paragraphs.
THE RUGG DOCUMENTS.
By CLARA AUGUSTUS.

pnt up that night at the Fox Pint
House, and studied out where I'd go
next.
decided on Marysvillc Corners, in
the State Of New Jersey.
AIorc sot out, bought couple
of feet of lightning rod to kerry in my
pocket. for fear should be struck by
Jersey lightning which am told is
MS thick as blackberrics in that region.
To Marysville Corners lived man
and a brother Of the cu|lered pcrswas
sion who had been B s. 'An at
t~chcd B. S. SO his letter sed
Ills name was Sambo Gumbo Wash
ine.on Esquire.
He was aged one hundred and two
and four months. lie had his eyes;ght
and his heariny. aud his speeches, and
all his other senses and reasons, rs pat
ficlly as a boy of sixteen, who is jest
beginning to banker after something 70
N 80 80" -. g."
~ ;, ~ ny W. W ~ " M .
inquired for Mr.. Sanbo Gumbo Wash
;noton Eso,;re ot ,ho dsnot Thor
didn t knew hiu Mover hecrd of him
was shocked =. The idee Of anybodys
being so onreriperated a, to live clus,
py Body Servant Of the late lament d
George. and not know him
| croaued iu aggony of spcrit. but
then 7 took comfort. as the we'll known
n ssid.:. of Scripter cum into nv
mind:
"a pl oft is rot without honor savo in his
own country
[ consulted Mr. Gumbo Washing,
ions apis!lc to me, and found hat he
l'Seu OH tue Dog ilo''er road-'h next
house oeyonu 'ne skule U.s. 90 | en-
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1875-01-02
How He Started Out.


Henry j. Raymond, member of Con.
gress, Lieutenant Governor Of the State
OF New York, bus better known as the
founder and editor of. the New York
Times, was the son of poor farm er.
At the age of twenty he graduated at
the University Of Vermont. His father
wanted him to go to work on the farm.
But young Raymond had no inclination
for farming. He felt if he could get a
start in New York City, that he had ha-
bits of industry and the brains which
would enable him 70 N: Moved by
2
three hundred dollars by lnorsgaging
the farm, aud with that sum the future
Journalist went to the city. There he
studied law, taught school, wrote for the
newspapers, and was the first person, it
Is said, to write regular letters from New
York to the country journals.
Horace Greeley, about that timo,
started the New York Tribune, aud be-
ing acquainted with Raymond, invitel
him to do his writing in the Office. For
some months he wrote at his borrowed
desk, when, receiving liberal offar to
teach school in the South, he determin
cd to accept it. Thanking Mr.. Greeley
for his many courtcsies, he informed
hin of his intended departure.
81 don't think, /" saidthe kind hearted
editor, who, like Raymond, was then
struggling for breal and q position,
there's any particular use OF your going
way down there, Henry. You ought to
do as we'll here, and New Y York's better
place for you. How much arc you to
get for teaehing o..
"Tcn dollars week, and T. can't earn
as much here" "t,t..S II a,.aL
80, we'll, you'd betteristay. Write for
the Tribune; I'll give you eight dollars
a week." lesaae. s,,, s.,.,-,
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reading the Bible upside down. I wan
tel to ask him why he preferred to
reid that way, but I fourbore, Cor fear
itiwouldn't be respectful to his great
age.
Hde was tho oldest looking man l
evkr seed His hair was white as snow
aue his face was black aud shiny, and
hawore green goggles as big as sar
ceIs.
lGranther,' sez the young woman,
'hSre is Mrs Perkins that you sent the
letter to. She's come to see you about
Mister Washington
Jay, ay I sez the B. s., shaking his
head, III warrant it That's what
cvJry body comes to see ole Gumbo il
it Yarn't for dat interest dey's all got
in 3lassa Wash ton
ply aged friend, sez I, do you en-
joy good health p
Yes, l jst does dat misses, tank de
Lo1}d
you are pious man, be your scz
j Sc brand plucacd from de burn
ingl missis.
What kind p sez I, Methodist or
Ba&ist 2
'Slefodis'.'
Ind you was servant to George
Was Shington?' p seq I.
les, missis, and good massa he was
too. Neber scole, neber swear, ucber
do nnain'. Alters prayed troe times a
day. fnd in ioul weather four times
lettiAlg alone Sundays, when it was nu!
fin cEse but pray aud sing all d, tine !.
All, 7nissis, dem was great times down
in olF Vuginny
"Dt;d he have many other servants .
SEE I
.H$aps OBJ en- SEE he: bat no body
servaAts but dis chile. None at all,
Dress Hru iSl
" laaussms maA., ssz,I:
'Aa harnsum as a pictur'. His eyes
and hair was black as dc wing of a
crow
Black 2 scz I. L alters heerd he
had blueish gray eyes
'Neber had muffin of de kind. Guess
| know. Ilain't seed 'em snap when
he was ixcited 2
'Did he ever get mad sez [.
'Ncbber = sez he; only excited
How did you amuse yourselves iu
them days z sez
oh We chased possums, aud picked
cotton over, aud danced in the eben
iugs. Golly; missis if dis chile warn t
go pious he could show you jist how dat
danciug did kick up'
'Twon't do no hurt sez |; uot a
mite? They danced in the Bible, you
know
so they did sez he 'Ann Marier,'
to the woman, do you 'spose Elder
Bungsby would eber find it out if
should jst shave her down little /?
Don't be so catfish, Granther p seq
Ann Marier, pltting him on the sal.
The old man he got up, ballan n;in &
himself on his cane, and having cleared
the floor by kicking two of the atore
said dogs into the fire place, aud 10th Ter
one under the he'd, he began for to trip
the light fantas,ic.'
For a man aged one hundred and
two, he went it lively, and was jest
going to clap my hands and yell for
Ann Core, az they CO in theatres, when
one OF them dogs in trying to shy out
OF the door, with tho cat iu his mou tn
held by the scrutf her neck someh ~
got himself tangled up with the leg, OF
the b. s., and the venerable man cum
down on the floor kcrswash
And rs he fell, his white hair and h is
green goggles rolled of, aud the black
was wiped off from one side of his face
and left white streak and my gra
cious me! Cum to git good look at
him, it was the idcntcle youas mn
that had cum to the door when | had
raped.
was dumbfoundod, AMI stood still,
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

The Hon. o. r. SINGLETON. candidate
for Congress in the Fourth District of Mis-
sissippi, WITH address the people at the fol-
lowing times and places:
Morton, Scott county, Friday, Oct IL.
Newton station, Newton county. Satur-
day, Oct. l6, ~ .-. p'
Z. Meridian, Lauderdale county, Monday,
Oct. Is. es
y Lauderdale, Lauderdale county, Tuesday
Oct. 10. sgs. aa aua .s-t- aa 1..
SeOoba, Kemper county, Wednesday, Oct.
20. oEf m
Forest, Scott county, Thursday, Oct 2h
Greenville, Washington county, Monday,
Oct. %.
Camden, Madison county, Saturday, Oct.
30. aa'2 N.a"h. l-
Canton, Madison county, Monday, Nov. l..
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
BRIDGE TO BE REBUILT.

CEALED PROPOSALS TO BUILD TRUSS
- Bridge ON the site of the old one of &C
feet spans over the main stream. benches to
be set on piles, and the truss-work on the east
side OF the stream to be in spans of 20 feet
each. One and one-fourth round iron TO be
used in all bolts, of which there is supposed
to be enough in the wreck False caps 10 be
used on the four main benches. Double bolts
in foot of each brace. All sound flooring and
TIMBER of cypress, or heart pine may be used
in rebuilding said bridge, except in the main
spans which must be all new and of long
leafed heart pine
The bridge will be two feet higher at the
east end than the old one, with an apron of
thirty feet projecting over the turnpike to
ascend TO the level ever the brick abutment
when this level will be maintained to the west
bank of the river, which will bring the top of
the cap sill eleven feet below the present tor
sill on the west bank. 1t will be seen by this
that the bridge will be eleven feet lowerthan
the old one, and on perfect level from bank
to turnpike.
These general Items are given in order that
bidders may know what the Board will con.
sider
Plans and specifications will accompany
each bid, describing the size Of timbers pro-
posed to be used.
The lumber must all be sawed. mid
All sealed bids accompanied with speeihca-
tiOns will be received up to Tuesday, the sec
ond day of November, 1875, directed to Chm
Gerry Clerk, Jackson, Miss, and marked AI3ids
for Bridge over Pearl River"
The Board reserves the right TO reject any
or all specifications and bids.
81 w. II. GRAHAM,
A. N. KIMBALL
CARTER STEWART,
Oct 14-d1tw9t .kB#
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ELECTION TICKETS.

Send us your orders for the printing of
Election Tickets in time to have them thor
oughly distributed at all the voting pre-
cincts. Write names of candidates plainly,
and state how you wish the tickets for
warded-by mail or express. The Consti-
tutional Amendments to be voted upon will
be appended, as prepared by the State Ex-
ecutive Committee. Price of Tickets, 81
per 1000. We will prepay the express or
postage. Send money with the order, ad-
dressed to this Office.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Our A Advertising Rates.

We ask the special attention of the busi-
ness men of Jackson to our schedule of adj
vertising rates for THE DAILY CLARION.
They are exceedingly low, and must COM
mend themselves To all who have any faith
in printers ink. The business season has
now opened, and for the next few weeks
The CLARION viii be extensively circulated
in Jackson and elsewhere throughout the
State. Send in your orders.
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Union Female JolIege.
OXFORD, MISS.
REV. ]. S. HOWARD, A. NJ, President.
Advantages,

Advantages:
A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE LITER
~ AIRY COURSE Taught by Teachers Of
long experience and ability: the English be-
ing specialty-Latin, Greek, and the Modern
Languages tadght to perfection, when desir d.
Music Department-under Director Of
superior attainments and skin in teaching.
An Art Department--preside ever by an
accomplished Artist, and Teacher of long
experience. E Tsaf 1 ai
Buildings large, conveniently arranged, and
well furnished.
Location not surpassed by any in the South
for good health. refined society and religious
advantages. Young Ladies attend the Church
selected by parent or guardian, in company
with teacher
Board and Tuition in Literary Department:
per Scholastic year $3.50 CO.
Music Arts and Modern Languages, usual
Rates
For particulars, address President. or the
undersigned, at Oxford. Miss.
J. D. LESTER, seey Board Trus.
July Z, 1S75-jm.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Medical College of Alabama.
Az MOBILE.

TNHE REGULAR COURSE OF LECTURES
y will begin on MONDAY, N0vgHBEs l5rH
1910, and close about the 10Th Of March follow,
ing.
The PRELIMINARY C0uRsE will Commence
about the middle Of October, at which tine ths
Dissecting Rooms will be open.
Inc CirK DIsPENsARY has been removed 10
the College Building. In the course OF the
year several thousand patients are examined
ana prescribed for at this Dispensary, ia he
presence Of the Students.
ES- LECTURES FEEE to Students from ali
parts Of the United States.
Naturalization Fee, Fee,........................s25 On
Dissecting Fee, ,...... .................... IN On
For further particulars and Circulars annie
tc apply
W. II. ANDERSON. NJ. D
Mobile, June l, 70. Dean of the Fscni,,.
July IL, lS75-tDee. !.
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READING ROOM
II. VI. KERR's SALOON.

MR.. I. NJ KERR has added to the attrac.
4A tions of his Saloon Reading Room,
where the latest papers from all parts Of the
Union are kept for entertainment and i'm
prOvement. All are invited to come and spend
their leisure hours with him.
The best Of wines, liquors and cigars con-
stantly on hand. 1S
Remember the place under AngelOs Hall,
Jackson, Miss.
Oct 12-dlm
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22

A DVERTISERS send p cts. to Gee. P.
II RowELL & Co., Al Park Row, n. Y, for
their Ejghty-page PamphIet.
june l6-Wlm.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22

THE sLENDID TEAM AND CARRIAGE
Il known as the VIcKsBURa HACK. will be
put up for RATTLE on the last day Of the State
Fair, the 18th of November. two hundred
cnances at p per chance. Lists may be found
Oct 22-dawlm. u 49,
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Wesleyan FTNAEE COLLEGE
MACON, Ga.

MACON, GA.
T'HE 3srH ANNUAL SESSION OPENS
SEPTEMBER -, 1875. with fun corns Of
professors and teachers. the oldest Female
College in the world. Endorsed bv the best
patronage in the South Health record up-
surpassed; instruction thorough curriculum
OF the highest order. Address
REV. W. G. BOSS, DID. Pres't. or
SeptS1m.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22

umceu ana other special inducements are now
offered southern citizens and soldiers. To
insure satisfaction, each leg may be fitted and
tested fully before any payment is required.
ny permission, | refer to Rev. C, X. Mar
shaii, Vicksburg, Miss, who was President of
southern soldiers; also refer to the publishers
Of this paper. Pamphlet and fulf informa-
ton free. Address GHAS. M. EVANS.
Cor Market and 4th SITS. Louisville, XIV, or
so l52 West 9TH st. CINCINNATI o.
Oct. 90 '75-1y.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22

NEw YORK, Oct. a. Barnnms hotel
viii be closed Tomorrow, the present pro-
prietor, Theron Barnum, ot st. Louis. hav-
ing concluded 10 discontInue business,
owing to nnfavorable prospects.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Another suspepsisA.

Joseph W. Derery, lumber merchant,
suspended yesterday.
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iRoaher % be Pro.ec..iedi. q. iedi.'

a Paris special to the Echo says that at
the coming session of the Assembly an au-
thorlzation to prosecute Rouher will be
asked, i"r attacking MacMahon and the
Constitution. }isuor
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
CHAS. M. EVANS, OF
Manufacturer of
Artificial Limbs '

Of the best quality, So
licits a share Of the
Southern patronage. -
Prices have been re- esAs
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Cornerstone Laid.
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Oct. 22-~Stocks active and
unsettled. Money per cent. Gold I5b.
Exchange, long, AIS. Governments active
and weak; sales duh and steady. Cotton
steady; sales Ts9; Uplands, l41k Orleans
l41e. Futures: October IA 5-le@sS. No
vrmber 10 2l-32@23-32; December. i3 ZIG
@l5-32; January, 1872; February, l3 81
329 1892; March, l3 27-32@29. Flour
dull and declining.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Chinese News.

LONDON, Oct. 22--Minister Wade reports
70 the Foreign Office that, in addition to.
other guarantees the Chinese Commission
to England brings an apology for the Yeen-
nan outrage. e
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Converting Of the Certes.

MADRID, Oct. ga royal decree con-
vening the Cortes will be issued Immediate
ly. t8I
A Cuban mail steamer with Sharkey on
board arrived at Santander. fagalra
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
W'sconsin whisky cases.

MIIwAUEEE, Oct. 22l-In the Erskine
whisky brand trial to-day, after two hours
consultation, the jury returned verdict of
not guilty. The remainder OF tlsciaases are
postponed till Nov. 3fd.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
More Trouble for spa,n.

IL is stated that the natives of Porto Rico
IN this and neighborng cities, are forming
aeommittee, after the manner Of the Cuban
patriots to cooperate with their fellow
countrymen In an efiort.tO shake off the
Spanish yoke, and that thoroughly organ
lzed conspiracy has existed in Porto Rico
during the past two years, the head leader
being stationed at Kingston, Jamaica.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1875-10-22
Settlers for Pass Christian.

Prof. W. P Garner and Capt. Frederick
Wright, with party OF forty persons from
The vicinity of Cleveland, have arrived here
en- route to Pass Christian, Mics. W here they
propose locating permanently. w WI
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-06

Business suspended on account Of re
pairs" read Snaggls's customers, and
they wondered what Fort Of repairs were
going on In that darkened place. Gregory
and Gibbs held high holiday, which they
enjoyed 10 the full by spending all their
spare cash In heal their wounded feelings,
and from being almost enemies they be-
came firm friends.
AT the expiration of week Snaggles's
store was opened again, aud customers
thronging In found every thing the same
save new though In some way familiar
face at the desk, handsome dark haired
and blue eyed man, introduced pompously
10 them as My son-in-law, sir, Mr..
kregs," by Snaggles himself. Gregory
and Gibbs couldn't stand IL at first, but
they have become accustomed TO the idea
now. Saaggies has rest and comfort In his
old age, and his accounts were never In so
prosperous condition.
We passed the old store the other day.
and, CHANGING TO gaze at the signboard,
saw that new and stylish one replaced
the familiar sign of "Claudius Snaggles."
Indeed, we read in the gilt letters,
fashioned so artistically. the names
Z" Snaggles x kregs, booksellers and
stationers," from which we infer that
Leonora's father was not, after all, so
very much displeased with her strange
choice
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-06
Geomys and Thomomys.

We have received from Washington says
the IT. Louis Globe Democrat, "A copy Of a
work just issued from the Government
printing-oflice. entitled Abstract OF Re
suits OF Study of the Genera of Geomys
and Thomomys, Addenda on the Osie-
ology of Geomyide and on tn Habits
of Geomys Tuza," by Doctor Elliot
Coues l.. =. A. Ii il a volume Of absorb
ing interest, a may be inferred from the
following description of the animals
named
"In adult Geonsys, the case Is as stated,
the zygomata converging a little backward
In nearly straight line, so that posierlor-
~ their width apart is little. il any, great
or than the intermastoid diameter Of the
skull. Ia Thomomys. there j. more de-
cided outward conyexity of these arches,
and their greatest width apart il nearly al
the middle-if any thing. posterior TO tins,
aud at any rate the width here decidedly
surpasses the intermastoid diameter. IN
front, the zygomatic plates OF the MAXI
laries start out at nearly a right angle WIN
the long axis OF the skull; behind, the
zygomata curve rather abruptly into the
squamosal. There is deep abrupt emar-
gination behind the posterior root oil lhe
zygomata, between this and the postero
lateral corner of the skull in the recess
the tubular bony meatus auditnrious AZ,
pears protruding in view. The lanD)lda.
crest. forming the posterior bouudary q
the skull, Is a slight curve, more or fs
irregular; most Of il is squamosal. Tor tilc
occipital bone rises TO this crest for on!
short distance. The narrowcst part OF w
skull is between the orbts, where lnc
width IL less than the diameter OF the ror
trum. The irregularly pyriio IA hguryTl'
circumscribed by the zygomaia and VAL
OF the Uranium, are of large SIZE; no VI
bits proper are defined in the genera ~
bital space, owing 10 deficiency OF oo.n
pre- aud post-orbital processes The uon,.
of the cerebral cavity is but little lnilale'l
Its sides seem somewhat pincbed, there ~
ing decided though shallo" conca'l!
just above the zygomatic spur Of ~ qua
mosal. aud slight bu'ging au'erlofly oh
each side 81 the usual sIte OF po't-orVl.Ii
processes. The mcdian line'of he cerevlm
root, i'm AN old GeoD,w skull, :, ldgs
this ri lge bifurcat : anteriorlN 70 stnN
curved leg forward and outwa q TO lhe ~, NJ,
bital margins; and behind enlarge II
tie To receive a small interpar a.
An old Roman amphith, rs Jus'
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=" OLD CAMBRIDGE"


sad AZ ne Owner ~ Memorial Hall. July s, rs
And can Il be you've found a place
Within this consecrsfed space,
Which makes % nne show,
For one OF Rip Van Wrinkles racer
And IL it really SOP
Who wants an old, receipted bal,
Who fishes IN the Frog pond still
who digs last years potato hill'
That's what he'd IKE 70 know
i came but as the swallow dips.
just touching with her feather-ups
The shining wave below,
To sit with pleasure murmuring lips.
And lsten % the dow
OF Elmwocd's sparkling Hippocrene,-
To tread once more my native green.
To sigh unheard, 10 smile unseen
That's what I'd have you know.
But since the common lot I've shared
we all are sitting - unprepared"
Like culprits in row,
Whose heads are down, whose necks are bares
To wait the headsman's blow,
I'd like 10 shift my task 10 YOU,
BY asking just a thing or two
About the good old times knew
Here's what want 10 know
The yellow meet'n'- house-can you tell
Justwhere it stood before il fell
Prey Of the leveling foes-
Our dear old temple, loved so well,
BY ruthless hand laid low.
where. tell me, was the Deacon's pew
Whose hair was braided in queues
FOR there were pig tails not few
That's what I'd like 10 know.
The bell-can you recall its clangi
And how the seats would slam and bang
The Niol and its bow
The basso's trump before he sang
And sweet voiced Nat. MUnroes
Where was IL old Judge winthrop sat-
Who wore the last three -cornered hat
Was Israel Porter lean or fats
That's what I'd like TO know.
Tell where the market used 10 be
That stood beside the murdered uees
Whose dog 10 church would gos
Old Marcus Reemic, who was hef
Who were the brothers Snow?
Does not your memory slightly fail
About that great september gale
Whereof one told a moving talef-
AS Cambridge boys should know
question-but you answer not
Dear met and have quite forgot
How five score years ago,
Just on this very blessed spot
The summer leaves below,
Before his homespun ranks arrayed.
In green New England's elm bough shade
The great Nirginian drew the blade
King George full soon should know
~ George the Third you found II true
Our George was more than double you,
For nature made him so.
Not much a jeweled cap can do
II brains are scsnt and slow.
All, not ike that his laurel crown
Whose presence gilded with renown
Our brave old Academic town,
AS all her children know
To-day we meet with loud acclaim
Totell mankind that here he came,
With hearts that throb and glow:
Ours is portion of his fame.
Our trumpets needs must blow
on yonder hill the Lion fell.
But here was Clipped the Eagles shell
That little Ratchet did IL we'll.
We mean the world shall know
--dugtIa Atlantic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-08-06

An old Roman amphith' ~ Ju
been uncovered at Fiesolc. u fiorene"
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1875-01-13

kindred spirits ia the North, which
make them more bold and daring 1t
is quite different here now in regard
to Improvement, from what ii was even
one year ago, aud il there is not a
change for the better Cat present but
little prospect of III the country viii
witness q greater prostratlon in bust
ness than AT eny former period. In
some parts of the State the people are
forming leagues TO resist the payment
of taxes. and it is highly probable that
some trouble nay yet grow out OF
those organisations. y disregard OF
law | find to be enc of the worst fea-
lures of the country, and there Is no
doubt but this contempt Is every day
becoming more permanent Evergre-
liable newspaper that we read has the
record Of some diabolical act rerpe-
trated upon the innocent and almost
defenseless colored people. Many of
them are becoming alarmed at the
gloomy prospect Of the times; and,
while there is som. cause for fear,
others become needlessly excited by
listenieg to false rumors. and frequent
ly from those who are.more calculated
to mislead than to enlighten. Schools
are doing well, considering the gloomy
condition of affairs.
l wish the editors and patrons of !
The Courier happy new year when
the morn of 1875 shall dawn.
l.. Z. BoGUE.