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The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
How to Get Out of it.

A man rose in the Fulton street
praycr-meeting, who had been q
drunkard for twenty years, and has
now been sober for four years, and is
an earnest Christian man. He said
on his way to the meeting he was
accostcd by rtm-seller, who wished
him TO nsis the prayers Of the meeting
for him. "What for you? Have
you got out Of the rum traffic ?"
"No!" he answered, and 1 do not
know how to get out" "Well, I will
tell you. Roll your barrels into the
street, and knock in the heads, and
walk away from the traffic" eyes,
and leave my family to starve !"
"No! they won't starvc in quitting
wrong and doing right. Get right
first, and then ask for prayer to keep
right" This rumseller is not two
squares from this meeting.
Another man rose and said he was
an ale-brewer, and he wanted to tell
what the Woman's Temperance Move
ment had done for him. 81 went
into my place and looked around,
and I said this Is all wrong; and
made up my mind there and then
that never would manufacture drink
or sell another drop. I inst closed
up the place and walked out-a man
out of business to that l viii
never return. ] am done with it for.
ever. And oil this / owe to the Wo
mans Temperance Crusade, as it is
called. I want you to pray for me
l make sacrifice, but / am willing
to make it. Pray for me. Christ,
ian Itelligencer.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
The Governors Charleston Speech
The Washington Star says:

The Washington Star says:
"The hearty reception given to
Gov. Chamberlain by the chamber of
commerce Of Charleston, and the con-
gratulations he received upon the
reforms ofhis administration and the
increasing prosperity of South Caro-
lima, ought to convey wholesome
lesson to the northern men whom ac-
cident has made chief executives of
southern states. Governor Chamber
lain has apparently fulfilled his
pledges in good faith, and the result
is, that his labors in behalf OF the
state are fully appreciated by the
fpeople. The case of Gov. Chamber
lain forcibly illustrates the truth of
the proverb, Honesty is the best pol
Ticy,' even in politics"
We have no doubt our G Governor has
faith in that old proverb and that he
will practice himself the same good
doctrine he so elegantly commcnds to
the attention Of others. There is no
honesty in the wilful neglect to pay
an honest debt. That our legislature
are beginning to appreciate that fact
appears in the Tax Levy bill passed
at the last session, at least in the
levy Of one fifth of mill to pay in
trust due on the State Agricultural
College bonds.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
The Bible and Intemperance

"I'he darkest neighborhood which
l visited was in a narrow valley in
G, without minister, without
a church or Sunday school, and where
Sunday is spent in fishing and hunt
ing and nut gathering. In this val
ley I called on notorious inebriate,
and found him in bed trying to sleep
off the effects Of drunken debauch.
With some effort he was induced to
come down from his chamber, saving
he knew he looked hard, an. was
ashamed to see us. He needed a
Bible, but had spent all his money,
and his neighbor who accompanied
me advanced two dollars, and bought
him an octave copy. He said he
knew it would be much better for him
to give up drinking and begin to read
the Bible. "Can you give up drink
ing?" I asked. 81 must give it up,
or it Will kill me-" he said, Sand 7
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
EMPLOYMENT. Msa' Men sssn;; wsms

EMPLOY MENT, = Mnd' and REsnts MomSn
we have just what you need. Our 0xli Mountcd
Ghromos outscll anything in the market. Mr..
Persons writes: 81 struck out yesterday, and
by working easy four hours, cleared SIP A
lady has just reported her profits for the fore
noon as five dollars yesterday up to O'Clock
she cleared seven and n half dollars. We can
prove beyond question that one agent ordered
We have the finest and largest assortment in
the United States; hundreds of choice subjects
from which TO select. We will send YOU an as.
sorted one hundred of tho best selling on re-
ccipt of six dollars. Send in yonr order of give
us call. Sample by mail 25c.. or II for /.
j. LATHAM s. Co.,
4l9 Washington St., Boston, Mass
p. o. Box 2l5i Oct 3O-l3-Gm
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20

TIE News AND COURIER TO BE EN-
LARGED.-As many of our readers
know there is always something in
the Neaus and Courier worth reading.
Those who read it are not obliged to
endorse all it says. The publishers
announce its enlargement and say.
"Early next month, we hope to
greet our readers witlra paper con
tanning the equivalent of eight addi
tional columns of space. This will
enable us to do full justice to readers
and advertisers alike, and to give O
journal which we trustawill be in nc
respect unworthy Of the prosperity
and prospects of Charleston"
We are glad to notice this indica:
ton of the prosperity Of the principal
daily paper Of the largest city Of oul
State.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
: : "
Citizens Not Free!

Tie Union Herald playfully asks
us if we know of any American
citizens that are not free? We think
We might find some of that sort. How
any man can be free without power
to act seems q mystery. We are told
That knowledge is power, what shall
we say, then, Of those who are tram
eled with ignorance, and have not the
ability to think for themselves, or
even to write their own names, but
are obliged to get others to think,
and even write for them, and, posi-
bly, to read and interpret the ballots
they cast3 No bird can fly without
wings, nor even with them, unless he
has learned how TO use. them, The
chain Of ignorance with which its VIC
Tins are bound cannot. be in keeping
with dictates and aspirations Of real
freedom.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20

Some American citizens arc the
tools OF party. They tamcly work
under party leaders, and in slavish
plight do their bidding. Any meas
urc is adopted that the party MAY
dictate, and any person sustained for
office who can worm themselves into
party nominationsy whether wise or
foolish, honest or dishonest. Such
persons enjoy no more Of real free
dom than the untledged birds who oc-
cupy the nests they foul, and open
their mouths tamely to swallow all
that is offered to their indiscriminatc
appetites.
There are those who have become
the slaves Of some master passions
that they struggle in vain TO resist,
who, like the poor miser, does not
possess gold, but the gold possesses
him, and in cringing obedience to the
dictates of mammon, he is ssstarved in
this world, and damned in that to
come" Others have fostercd habits
until they are bound by it's fetters.
and, like the poor drunkard, they re-
solve in vain to rid themselves of the
coils of the monster that has grown
two powerful for their wasted encr-
gics and depleted strength.
The world is yet too full of those
who have made shipwrcck Of their
faith, and all that was once dear in
the cherished inventory Of virtuous
manhood, and are now floating on
the current of sinful indulgence,
dreaming of peace and safety while
sudden destruction is coming upon
them.
Those who enjoy and follow the
dictates Of genuine freedom are not
found in the haunts of dissipation and
crime-they are net the inmates OF
our jails and prisons and knowing
the right they do not the wrong per-
sue, but arc true to God, themselves
and the interests Of humanity. It is
a painful truth, too obvious to be de-
MED, that many Of the citizens of our
country do not enjoy the blessings of
true freedom.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
SATURDAY, NOV. 20, 1875.
The Legislature.

This body will soonr meet at the
State capitol. The people are look
ing toward to its meeting, with more
than. ordinary interest. 1t seems that
cur Governor has not, as yet, signed
the tax levy bill which passed near
the close Of the last session. The
failure of Solomon's Bank, in which
the State had largely deposited, has
afforded another excuse for non.
payment from the State Treasury
and many who had claims against the
State are short of payments from
that source. No taxes can be levied
and collected whiletwe have no law
to enforce it. It will require prompt
legislation, or at least harmony be-
tween the executive and legislative
departments of the government to
relieve State finances by collection
2f taxes for the present year.
fhNNgovernment as well as tho
Ike; no doubt, desire economy,
but there is no wise economy in neg
lecting to pay just debts, and it can
not be wise for the State long to neg
lect to put in operation the means to
meet existing obligations. The
linton Herald in referring to this
says:
"We have eight circuit Judges and
one supreme judge to elect. The
selection of these will test the patrio.
tism, capacity and wisdom of the
members. Personal or political
sympathy ought not to be the sole
guides of memberin his vote for @
judge. To intlict venal or incompe.
tentjudge upon the people is the
Wo:ss rc!itical crimc q party can
commit. We have faith to believe
that schemes and states. will be bro.
ken, and each candidate will stand
npon his record and his merits when
the test vote is taken.
The State House has been brushed
up, the chairs have been mended
there is fuel in the cellars, paid for
enough to keep all warm, without the
heat of debate; the stationery is
ready to distribute, Joe and Jones
are on the ground, and everything be-
tokens the beginning Of session,
and even an ill-used editor will be
glad to see it open.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20

overwhelmed and fall. Sometimes
Satan strikes at man as the light
ming strikes out Of the cloud. He
sees not the4smitting hand, he knows
not Of its presence until he feels the
fiery blow. Then it is that human
resolutions bend before the hot blast
from hell. The struggle is often ter
rible.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
NOTICE.

We,aro, not responsible for the views Of our
Correspondents.
Advertisements to he inserted in the CITIZEN
must be received by Thursday evening.
Advertisements inserted Mt Ono,Dollar per
inch, for the first insertion. Further terms can
be had on application to the Editor or Publisher.
Communications on matters of State or Local
interest, respectfully solicited.
All orders for Job Printing LEFT ut this Office
will receive prompt attention.
Agents and Correspondents wanted in all
Towns OF the County,
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
0OUTII CAROLINA RAILROAD.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 15, 1876
On anu alter Tuesday, February 10th the fol
lowing changes in Schedule Of this Rcad vii
go into effect:
COLUMBIA DAY PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leave Charleston 545 Al
Arrive ut Columbia l255 I, NJ
Leave Columbia 430 p NJ
ArrlFc at charleston 1l45 L Nj
AUGUSTA DAY PASSENGER TRAIN.
Leave Charleston TOO p NJ
Arrive ut Charleston 635 NJ
COLUMBIA NIGHT EXPRESS.
Sundays exccptcd.)
Leave Charleston ZOO p NJ
Arrive ut Columbia $50 y nj
Leave Columbia 7.I5 NJ
Arrive at Charleston G.35 A nj
AUGUSTA NIGHT EXPRESS.
Leave Charleston $50 p Nj
Arrive ut Charleston $50 A NJ
The Columbia Day Passenger Trains, which
leave at a. NJ. and arrive ut l1.30 l.. NJ will
(bctwcen Charleston and Branchvlle) stop only
at Summcrvilc and Georges. This applies both
to the up and down trips.
BY this new Schedule Il close connection will
be made with the Charlotte, Columbia and Au-
gusta Railroad Mt their Crossing near Columbia,
which will avoid the transfer through CoiumDin
and give us rs quick a schedule to Washington
and points North as by the other route.
Sleeping Cars on all night trains. Baggag
chcckcc through. S. S. SOLOMONS
5. u. pICliENS, G. L. A. Superintendent
Feb 13.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
An Honest Face.

Physiognomy illustrates character
and character impresscs itself on
physiognomy. No man can know
himself to be mean and not honest
and not show it 10 some extent in
his very countenance. If u man is a
sneak thief and would put his hand
in another mans pocket, for his wal
let or steal trust funds, and feeds
himself and his family, and treats bis
friends on stolen money, the very
fact Of conscious infamy and mean
ness will burn, not only into his CON
science, if he has one, but even into
his face and look out through his
eyes telling the painful convictions
of his own being. 1t would be Eortu-
nate for some men we know even in
South Carolina, if they did not change
their characters to change oycnIthcig
faces, and if they looked like honest
men they would hardly know them,
selves in glass.
The reverse of this is true an hon
est man is likely to carry IN honest
face. The one incident in Which Liy-
ingstonc thought he he'd reason to be
proud, is thoroughly characteristic,
and we give it in his own words -
"Grandfathcr could give particu-
lars Of the lives of his ancestors for
six generations Of the family before
him; and the only point Of the ira
dition feel proud Of is this; One
Of these poor, hardy islanders was Ic-
nowncd in the district for great Wis
dom and prudence, and it is related
that when he was on his death-bed,
he called his children around him and
said: Now, in my life time, have
searched most carefully through all
the traditions I could find Of our fam
lily, and I never could discover that
there was dishonest man among our
forefatlers. If, ,rtllerefore, any of you
or any ofSyour children s1.cJtd lake
to dishonest ways, it wilL.,not be be-
caqsc it runs our blood docs not
belong to you. I leave tiiT<a9:r rcpt
with you: BE honest
A writer in the British Quarterly
says:
"This moral heirloom Of his fam
lily entered very deeply into tn, ma,
ture Of the great traveller. In his
face, as we remember it, there was,
with all its kindlincss Of expression,
a sort Of troubled earncstncss of out
look, as though the upright soul with
were always on the watch for the
straightcsta way to the end in view.
1t was not suspicion; for his keen
discernmcnt of character was always
exercised in detecting grounds OF
truth rather than analyzing the cor
rupt motives Of hypocritical prctense.
But he did not regard an honest life
as an easy one. It was TO him al
ways the "fght Of faith," not in any
speculative, but in a strictly practi
cal sense. And to a gentlcncss O
nature which exercised wonderful
charm over savage men, he added al
ostentatious but indomitablc lirmness
that always seemed standing front tt
front with some invisible foe.
The Bible and Intemperance,
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20

And will come near to you to judgement; and
will be swift witness against the sorccr.
crs, and against the atiultcrcrs, and against
false swenrcrs, and against those that Op
press the hirelinsl In his wages, the widow
and the fnthcrlcss, and that turn aside the
stranger from his right, and fear not me,
smith the Lord of fHOsts.-aIALAcHI, Ill, 6.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
AM OTTFTT FREE, =.

AN OUTFIT FREE FRsE!3. syme wE wsn; on:
in every county TO ta,:c orders and deliver goods
for the old aad original e. Q. ID House large
cash wages. Sp!cnd:G chance in every neigh
borhood, for lie right person of either sex,
young or old. Samples, new lists, circulars,
terms, etc, n complete outfit sent Free and post
paid. Scnp for il at once and make money at
your homes. Address ii. j. HALL " Co., q, n.
Howard Street, Baltimore, Md nov. l3 -lA-3m.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03
Ayesse Cid stahlsd by Asr Ad.irsr.

wilisn Konig. . German citizen, re-
sidss with his nothsrlsss children, four
or Ave n number. about six miles above
Monitor. Alpine county. California, and
carries on the business OF dairying and
hay making. His daughter Agnes, .
girl Of 10 or II. keeps house for him.
Mr.. KONG for about two months past
has had hired on his ranch an Italian
named Conf. This man became smittsn
Of the girl. and proposed TO the father
to boy her OF him Tor . wife. This. OF
oourss, was refused. ~whsrsupon KONG
and Conf had . heht. resulting In the
Italians arrest and punishmsnt. after
which he left the nsiehborhood, but
altar Q few days returned on the stage
from below. and at Vaudeville was or
dsrsd BY Sheriff Scott TO turn back or he
would arrest him. He pretended 10 obey
the Sheriff. but probably took . circuit
Gus route and reached Konig's ranch
and lay in walt for the accomplishment
Of his hsllish design. Last Tuesday af-
tsrnoon. during the absence Of her
father. al the usual hour the girl with
the two men were engaged In milking.
when suddenly the Italian approached
the girl and proposed to her that she
Immediately elops with him. Agnes
refused. whom, quicker than thought,
the monster drew 0 knife and at
lacked her with Il. She screamed. at
tracing the attention Of the men who
were with her. who seeing the situation.
one OF them fred q pistol ct the wretch,
but missed him. when the would-bs
murderer won't after the other man. but
his attack was wardsd OF BY his recsiv.
ing q heavy blow In the face from Q hall
hllsd milk pail, which fellsd him TO the
ground, but no Immediately sprang to
his feet and fied In the dirsctiono OF Sin.
kard's Valley, and wo believe has not
yet been caught; but IL Is reported that
be was seen at the Miller ranch near
Marklssvills two or three days since.
KONG Offers $500 reward for his aPprs-
hsnsion. Six or eight men are on his
track, and IL 10 probable that they may
capture him. The girls wounds are OF
. shocking nature. comprising several
Rsshss about her head and face, one
running from the chin across the throat
10 the jugular vein. which the cut barely
saved severing. Another 10 across the
back Of the neck. and sewers oil the
muscles and tendons, dspriving the
hsad Of al support, . ' what 10 Afford
Cd BY one muscle or tendon on the side
Of the neck. At the time OF the TRACE
Il n n,..I -. ~ WooIfopdt. npnfaa-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03
Carson Items.



We were yesterday presented with 4
piece Of quartz taken from Q ledge In
the nsighborhood Of Eagle Valley, In
which can b seen both free gold and
silver that looks like silksn threads
tangled together. We are not yet ut
liberty TO mention the locality Of this
new discovery. but hope to DO SO In a
few days. Truly tho chances are az
csedingly good for q now BONANZA In our
immediate vicinity. In this connection
va may state that Charley Brown has
rock in his possession. taken from the
ledge In the Houston mine. yesterday,
that will assay $2.0 900 to the ton. Any
one disputing this fact can be satisfed
by calling on Mr.. Brown. ut the 81.
Charles Hotel.
Sheriff Nash Of Humboldt county.
arrived In Carson this morning with an
other boNder for the Hotel do Hyman.
The prisoners name 10 Sam Watkins,
alias johnny Berry. and be Is sentenced
70 the State Prison for one year for the
crime OF burglary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03
ALL GONE.

rhs as.th Of Andrew Johnson oblitsr-
.,.. an. liz. Al living .x.prosidspt. Of
.,,. p.,,h,;, IT.. ~. thu only .ur.
IA mi. h;.h..,
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so'.
'n' ~,
: c-~
ans ~
marrow 'onnson u'eo IN ~
turbulent spin' eouid NOT or0oA 'n'"
tirsmsns 70 which custom mas eonsighso
moss OF our s1~-frssaasn's IN
stormy. and psscsiai o.
Pouaeai susgsiss nAa NO enA 0
him. hna rsmsikAo's iAe' ma. .''sf
attaining me summit Oh man
fev hvs ione 70 ENJOY !" A.Ps
mas nis pan 'he case WIN NJ
Who occupied posinons Oh h'sn
trust and responAo'n'y aoiins Jul
late var. oniy Two msmoen "
Presidents lincoln . arc W
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03

A a dog was killed in Eureka, New.
last Saturday.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03

ClAlLrs NALLr. to whom belongs the
honor Of being the last victim OF the old
Fugitive Slave Law in New York State.
died last week In Warrington. Nally
escaped from his owner in Virginia, and
coming north found employment In
Troy. One day in 1860. whom rsturn-
Ing 10 his work. he was seized by the
officers and carried before the United
States Commissioner. Who remandsd
him to the charge Of his old master.
Meanwhile . large crowd Of eolored pso-
pie had gathered. who. after . long and
determined struggle. succeeded in rsscu-
ing him. He was taken across the
Hudson and back into the country
whore he vas kept until q suficisnt sum
had been raised TO satisfy his owner.
For the past few years he has lived in
Washington. whore be has been employ
Cd - . messenger In the Post Once De-
partmsnt. One Of his daughters 10 the
wife Of State Senator Ruby Of Mis-.
aissippi.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03
INCONsIsrENCIS

The Carson Tribune wisely d~iseoursss
upon the fallacy Of an Independent par
ty organization. for purposes Of Politi-
cal independence. and justly sssumss
that the one ID the opposite Of the other.
II very truly says ''thai ii is q burlssqus
upon the very name for q man 10 claim
TO Be an Independent and leave n par
~ merely TO join another" OF eouns
IL 10. IL independence Ia incompatible
With party ~aaaliation. 4 10 claimed by
tho rsiorusrs in California. A member
Of an independent party is just as much
bound 10 support the nominees Of the
party - ID . Republican or Democrat to
vote for his party nominees. No more.
no less. For instance: II Is well
known that the choice Of the Bailstin-
Booth wing Of California Dollies was not
Bidvell for Governor. But We and them
supporting him, not because they BE-
lisvs he IL the best man for the ONCE.
but because he Ii their nominee. Ii
this Independence in politiesi II 30.
Row does Il differ from partizanshipi
But the Tf1rs hits the nail on the
hssd whom. in conclusion. IL remarks
that although the rank and Ale Of the
Independents in California may be true
10 their reform professions, tho leaders.
- . whole. are merely seeking their
own political prefermsnt and personal
aegr.ndizsmsnt." No doubt Of 1t. Yet
the query suggests itself to US: Why. IL
this DO %. tho Tribune should have been
for the past two or three months 30
earnestly engaged in landing these same
demagoguss ? Why should IL prefer Bid
we'll to Phelps or Irvin-a sslf-convietsd
dsmagogus 10 . consistent partisan :
Perhaps the nams Of Independent has
charmed the ear Of our venerable neigh
Dor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03

In our sslsgraphio columns to-day
will b found the details Of the modus
opoundi by which that eminent Re-
former. Don Juan Bidvsll. obtained title
TO the twenty.thrss thousand acres Of
land he nov occupies; also. some dis
closures not especially crsditabls TO
Senator Sargent. When thieves fall out
honest men may get their dues. The
campaign in California has somewhat OF
this character. II also sppesn that
there vsrs corrupt proceedings in Wash
ington oficial life. w before the Re
publican party came into power. Al
that time Bidwsli. Black and Stanton
were all Democrats.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03

THr Lyon County 7Imss notes the
projected Issue Of . new daily at the
State Capital. Il 10 10 b styled the
Daily Ets~ias Herald, and to b issued
nsxt Monday. Political bias not stated.
II may pay. but a this distance The
ability Of Carson 10 support three daily
papers appears doubtful.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03

nvERMAN SILVER MINING
" Characterization Of principal place oil
business. san Ynancisco, Cal.
Location Of works, Gold Hill, Storey
county, Nevada.
Notiee;-rhsrs are delinquent upon the tot
ment No. SAY levied on the ash day Of June.
1873, the several amounts set opposite the
names Of the respective shareholders. a. fol
lows:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-08-03

TEE Nevada Dsmoerat il In labor with
an awful query. II wants TO know Why
Senator sharon isn't in Washington at
tending 10 his duties rs Senator. Prob
ably the reason Is. because he hasn't
any business at the National Capital
Just now. Congress doesn't convene
until December nslt. and until Ii does.
the presence Of our Senator in the Sen
ate Chamber II not required.