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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
Thc.no Writing III Schools.

There is great deal of just COM
plant nowadays that children in
public and private schools are
crammod with 1ucts, without any
order or sequence, and certainly
without any attempt to develop the
reasoning powers Of their brains.
They are required to bolt each day n
certain number ofrulcs, grammati-
cal or mathematical; OF of tho names
of rivers i'll Asia or tho population of
towns in Yucatan. As for any
practical bearing which thrso odd
facts can have on their daily life
they know nothing Of it. When, on
tho contrary, they are set to write
"themes" or "compositiohs," almost
invariably abstract topics arc givon
thcm-p'srely i'm tginativo orphiloso7
phical subjects which require unlimi"
ted data and long experience to
treat even intellisently. The ,aost
Of these subjects are hackneycd be-.
yond use. How many grown mon
or women co,ild write IN essay on
Virtue, or Lil,orty Or tho triumphs
y Of Genius that should contain o,,o
], fresh thought or turn Of expression
3that was not Il shainalcss psaGtudc? /?
+ Yet it is just such themes that girls
sand boys pore over weekly striving
.sto drag from their mdevclopcd
abrains and their experience Of the
,S:ball or croquct ground or the class
Sfsloom some new reflections on tho
8great ideas that have ruled mankind,
Variations of precisely such topics
$sas these the undergraduate selects
to roSAlo his hearers Oh commence.
9mont days. There was even in tho
recent intercollegiate contest u
#noticeablo effort on the part of the
|%yo,mg cssayists to grasp the most
9practical subject in generalizing
aSPhilosophic, OF poetical fashion,
which would impress any henrcr. us
unreal if not fnlsc.
We shall DO told by teachers that
this propensity is due to the crutlity
of the boys mind ; to the lack Of nc
tual weight5 experience, from which
to deducc ideas or conclusions.
Why then is he not required to
deducc his ideas and conclusions
from such experience as he has IF
instead of tlighty disquisitions con.
corning Greeks and Romans whom
he knows nothing about q lad of
twelve or fourteen were left to
write about his fathers boat or
horse,o or his last nights rabbit hunt,
his brain would be rouscd his mat
ter would be original, and his style
vigorous. Nor would it DO ncccs-
sary to conline him to such home
themes. Turn him loose in n
machinc-shop, dock-yard, or a
pasture, according to his locality
and let him tell what he sees there ;
OF give to u girl historical place or
character and half dozen books oi
reference, and let her bring the re
suit Of her researches. In either
case the child will have learned facts
with q definite understanding oi
their purpose, nnd wall have writer
i'll words which have real signi
1icanco of real things, and the
teacher will have gained cloaror in
sight, into the tastes, character, anl
capacity of his pupil than through
years of wearisome mcmorizing ant
"themo writing" g."-.Nc,o l,ork Iri
I'ute.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

TnH STnlpEs OF A DAnDYH poIE.~--
A gilt knob ut the end of n barbor's
pole represents tho brass basin
which was formerly actually sus.
pended from tho pola, The basin
had u notch cut in it TO flt tho throat,
and Was used for lathoring custom
ers who camo to be shaved. Tho
polo represented tho staff held
in bloodletting, and tho two spiral
ribbons painted round it reproscnt-
od the two bandagcs, one for twisting
around tho arm previous to tho
operation, and tho other for binding
Darbors, in tho olden timo, wcro
surgeons, but have fallen from their
high estate sinco science has made
it's voice TO be heard on high. TO
this day however, the guild of bar"
ber surgeons retain thoir ancient
hall, in Monkwell street, Cripplegato,
London.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

A husband finding pioco broken
out Of his plate, and another out Of
his saucer, petulantly exclaimed to
his wife, only dear, it seems to
me that everything belonging to you
is broken T. "Woll, yes" responded
tho wife, "even you seem to DO lit
tic cracked y
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

A. lonely man informed q frien d
that no was going to advertise for
o wife, and should prefer a poor
girl. "Take the frst one that
responds to your advertisement"
said tho friend, and you'll be pretty
sure to have q real poor one"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

A sick man, slightly convalcsccnt,
was asked by pious friond, who his
physician was. He replied "Doc.
tor Jones brought mo through y
"Nor-.no," said his friend: "God
brought you out of your illnoss, not
tho doctor" "Woll, maybe Ho dds
but you can bot tho doctor will
charge for it."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

Fourteen Free Dlasons have boon
tried and convicted in Porto Rjro.
Their crilno was violation Of tho
ordinances of religion forbidding
membership in secret society.
Three of them have beon sentenced
to four, and eleven to two years
imprisonment.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

An Eastern fable tells how q
traveller met woman on tho way
side, en- route to Damascus. He
asked her from whence sho came,
and she replied, "From yonder city.
I am tho plague. Ten thousand
people lie dead in tho streets OF
Damascus. Of those T have slain
one thousand, and fear killed all
the rast,'
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

The Rev MI Burrows, Of Elmira,
N. Y, was fined $50 some months
ago, by m idiotic jury, who thought
that to rub fried potatoes in his
wifc's hair, rub her down with apple
sauce, and dress her off with plat
tor was neither clerical nor bccom
lug, He appealed to ahiShor court,
and explained that ho only meant
to teaso her.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
CHRISTMAS GOODS |

WE have q nice assortment OF
w Books, Albums and Fancy
Articles for tho holidays.
Customers will ploaBo call bofore
Christmas, as wo will close on that
day.
DfcMAsrER & BR1cR.
dec 81 .......
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

A clergyman who was earnestly
requested to come and pray at the
bedside of a dying milkmaN, domur.
ring, remarked oil go, bnt it
isn't any sort OF use. 7 hover know
Our Heavenly Father to forgive ono
of TINT class yet."
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
Insure Your Gin Houses

USHE Richmond Firo Association OF
Virginia affords nm opportunity to
planters to insure thoir Gin Houses and
Cotton. -,
me- Now is the time, delay Ia dangerous
Jas. =" LAW, Agent.
Oilcc at,,t. sfJ N Galloway
oct 2321m
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

An Indiana man said to i Bible
agent /: "I'm q Christian, but I'll DO
blamed if don't have to grit my
teeth when the Ohio River is on q
leyel with tho top of my corn" ---
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

Tho Danbury Neos man, who
wears very promising boot, went
home to ten tho other night and
being asked to get scuttlo Of coal,
he refused, because of woariness.
Said hu; ut don't soem as if
could put ono foot before tho other.
"Whnts tho mattor!" asked tho
miserable woman faint there
room I" He got tho conl,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

The MEAT FAMINE.-Accounts cf
the loss Of meat in this settlement,
from the late warm season, continue
to reach us from all sidos. This is
certainly great misfortune, for, if
we CLEARLY discern the situation be-
fore us, the year upon which we
have ontorod is likely to be ono Of
tho most trying since tho way.
From nearly every county in tho
State tho same reports reach us. In
Warrenton county, N c., ovor forty
thousand pounds were lost, and it is
feared thpt million pounda will
not cover tho loss in that ono State.
It really scoms that meat famine
is Threatened, Tho loss will fall
heavy upon tho unfortunntos in
this country, as they arc mostly
pooN and dopond chiefly upon
thoir own raising for support, -
Lancastcr Ledger.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
"m. THE ~
FAIR / | + i D Il Z Ri Il D
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny

70 - j.. -
W ! r. A. 4 A Nj S g. RB WIS.
7,fms.--'rho HERALD b IL published Week
y in the Town Of winnsbsro, At $500
hpariabiy tn adUdKec.
ytD~ All transient advertisements to he
ran nv I'D VANCE.
Obituary Notices and Tributes Sl.Ou
per tuuArc. ,g..l wi. {
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

No woll brcd gentleman will spit
on tho carpet of n lady's parlor
while thcre is q vase within easy
reach on the mantlepieco.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

WESTERN ETIQUETTE Yankee
traveller out west has written to his
mother, tollmg hor his experience,
as follows
"Wcstern people arc death on eti.
quote. You can't toll q man ho lies,
without fighting. 4 fow days ago a
man was telling ono of his neigh
bors, in my hearing, u pretty largo
story Says I, stranger that's q
whoppor.'
Says he, Lay there, stranger, and in
tho twinkling of nm eye, I found N.Y.
self in tho ditch, perfect quad
rupod.
Upon another occasion says to
man lnever saw boforo, as a woman
passed, THAT isn't specimen Of
your Western women, is it,"
"Says he, 'You'ro afraid of fover
and aguo, ain't you 2
"Very much, says I.
"Woll, rephedlhc, that is my wife;
and if you don't apologize in two
minutes, by the honor of n gontle.
man, I swoar that these two PISTOLS
which no hold cooked in his hands.
shall cure you of that disorder on
tirely. SO knott down and po
litoly npologized. 1 admire tho
Western country worry much; but
durn mo II I can stand 80 much
otiqnitto---it always takes mo un-
awares.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
Bargains!
Al ]. 0. BOAG'S
DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS
AND MILLINERY BAZAAR.

AND h1lLLlNERY DAIAAR.
TNROM now until fIrat jan. 1876 MILE
~ merry embracing latest styles of llnts
and Ronnets. Ribbons, flowers, FHcather
of all kinds, veils, iliusiona, silks, ,nottA
velvcts, grapes, ornaments &c.
DRY GOODS,
Consisting in part Of black md colored
alpacas, al assortment OF different kinds
Of dress materials, water proofnE, ilannela,
full line Of cnlicocs, blcnchcd and un-
blcachcd goods, checked Homcspuns,
lpant Jeans. cassimcrs &C.. Indies and gents
undcrvosts, boulevartls, shawis, clonks,
flrs, corscts, tarlctnna, Bwissos, nninsooks,
&c. hoaicry, gloves in groat variety, hnnd.
korchicfs, notions, buttons and trimings,
different kinds, ladies and gents tics, fancy
and jct jewolry to arrive for tho holidnys'
Our fancy goods arc fall md complete.
A full stock Of shoes, hints, readymado
clothing drawers. shirts &c. Family
groceries Of all kinds, n full stock always
on hand, fresh arrivals daily. You will
find everything yOn want by calling on J
BOA9, on tho corner. Bovorai Handsome
bedroom suits with md without marble,
wardfobcs, bcdstcnhH, mattresses, lounges,
cradles, and snfcs for sale very cheap. DO
70 to call on O BOAG.
Lumber Lumber always on hand and
salo by o HOAG. r.
You wifi find full and complete stock
almost everything, very low and cheap
as wo want to diminish stock ut
dec s o BOAGS.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

On an average, nearly six papors a
day wore started in this country in
1874.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

Hoavy shipments of American
brocms arc now mado to England
and Germany. For sweeping pur-
poses they nro said to be far su-
perior to tho English and German
article but whom it comos to nm
argument between n woman and hcr
husband, the foreign article is pre-
forred-the handles being 80 much
heavier
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

An Onondaga minister, who
rrcachcs to an agricultural commu
nifty, finds it difficult to collect his
pay. Ono farmer said at tho end
of the year, II havo subscribed forty
dollars for preaching I will give
you COW, and call it square. She's
u blamnd poor COW, just like your
proaching, Tho parson drove
home tho COW.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
RAPID TRANSIT,
Tho Old and tbe New Way Of Burying
the Dead.

Tho Old and the New Way Of Burying
| tho Dead.
| Ono Of tho strongest practical OBJ.
jcctions to dying, III every wcll~rcgu-
lated mind, must DO n generous con.
sideration Of the trouble and annoy
ahco to which dead persons ncces
s"rily put their surviving relatives
and friends Tho famous apology
made by Charles II, of England, to
his attendants for his tediousness in
passing away expressed in Il lively and
almost grotesque form this very natu-
ral and proper fooling. It is re-
! corded of an old lady of New York,
who, in her time had becn tho quoon
of fashion md tho mould of form,
that as sho declined in yonrs sho
grew moro and moro uncasy
in hor mind about tho consequences
of hcr inevitable demisc. "I really
do not 500" this gracious md ten.
dor-hcartod dowagor used to say,
"when I can possibly find con
venient time to die. II die in the
autumn or winter, shall spoil tho
Now York season for tho girls il
L die IN the spl1ng or tho summer, I
shall spoil Newport for them. WI at
is q poor old woman to do 7" ~ 10
was perhaps an extravagant thought
fulnoss. But there can DO no doubt
that tho movement recently set on
foot in England for effocting ros
form in the costliness of funerals has
it's origin in a real necessity of our
times, not in England only, but in
this country. There can be no
doubt that the funeral customs of
England aud America have grndu
ally become intolerably b,lr,lensomc
upon thu living without in tho loast
implying any genuine increase in
the popular tenderness and rcspcot
for the dead This, hover, is scarce
ly an adequate reason, for adopting so
cool and basinoss-lilo u Wow of tho
subject rs is set forth in this alvcr-
tiscment which wo find in tao Lon
don Telegraph:
Performed funerals, with patent
earth to earth collins: Tho Lon
don Metropolis Company is pre-,
pared to conduct funerals upon the
principle recently advocated in tho
Times, dispensing with all procos-
sion, and without the intervention
of the ordinary undertaken Mt any
stage of the proceedings. All that
is necessary is that in case Of death
notice Of tho ovont should 10
sent immediately to the office, 2
I'an caster piuco, Strand, w. G."
The meaning of this proposal
would seem to be thnt London has
organized M oxpross company for
getting defunct persons out of tho
custody of their friends, and mnler
the sod with ncatnoss and despatch,
in the sholt test possible time, and ut
the least expense. If the dead alono
were to be consulted in this matter,
or those about to die, this might
be woll enough. But after all, the
tender pains and caro- which the
living bcstow upon their dead havo
a real value for tho living and
odions as tho undertaken and his
mutos may be, tho intervention of
n "Necropolis Company" whisking
the remains of the loved and lost
away, as If they were SO much rub
bish. to be "shot" as soon md az
doftly as possible, will hardly be
moro wholesome or moro praise.
worthy.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26

Tbs Suoz Canal has boon pur-
chased by Great Britain rs a politi.
cal moasuro' This step is q bold
and audacious one, and considered
IN relation to tho British posses
sions in India, the oncronrhmcnts of
Nussia in Central ASH, the natural
antagonismH between tho Khodivo
and tho Porte, and tho troubles
which aro constantly springing out
of the Eastern question, it's impor>
tanco cannot be ovcrcstimntcd.
The possession of this great work
gives England II powerful advantage
i'll tho complications of tho future,
tho S'lez Canal being tho key which
closes or unlocEs tho communication
between tho Wost and tho East.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-01-26
All Sorts.

"Courtship is bliss" said an sr-
dent young man. "Ycs, and matri-
mony is blister" snarlcd nn old
bachelor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-26

We must open the whole Of them to find out
what objections have been made.
General 6mith-What 10 this bundles
President Wells-Is is evidence.
General Anderson (resdingl-Coneoli-
dated statement of Eass and West Felici-
ana. There are no remarks. Signed. D.
A. Weber. supervisor Of registration, West
Howell, clerk of the district court, on the
ninth of November. 1876.
General Smith-How many polls are
theres
General Anderson-Twelve polls are re.
turned.
President WelIs-How many polls are
there in the parishs
General Anderson-Tnst is all that were
ordered by the supervisor. They order as
many as they please.
General Smith, suppose some we're left
out.
General Anderson-On the consolidated
statement there are seventeen printed, but
each parish orders polls according to the
convenience of the voters.
General Smith-But what meant was
that mona had been left out. Yesterday
they only returned seven in one parish
where there were fourteen thought that
that might be the case here.
General Anders0n-They have returned
votes here in all twelve of the polls.
General Anderson-Hero is q statement OF
D. A. Weber, supervisor. This was not on
the consolidated return, but was fled with
it. It says: IL, d. A. Weber, the under.
signed, being supervisor, do. on this four
teenth day of November, 1876, make this
my protest against counting the votes in
the following places, aud tor tho reasons
set forth: Ward No. 2-Intimidstion. FIVE
men were discharged in the ward by Will
liam Bell for refusing to sign pledge"
General Smith-Is that paper connected
with the afidavits, or are they attached by
themselves.
President Wells-We have considered 1t
attached to the report, cir. q part and parcel
of the concern.
General Anderson (reading)-Ward three,
intlmid atien Of the United States super-
wiser, who was driven from the polls and
not permitted to distribute Republican
tickets. Witnesses, Valentine Ewing and
Howard Thompson. Fourth ward, general
intimidation.
General Smith-With reference to these
afidavits the same rule is to be observed
that we can set our clerks to work at them.
President Wells-I was just going to
make the remark, General. We will pass
over and look at the aggregate vote and
spprise the gentlemen and let them como
in and copy the papers, giving their receipt
for the same. Look at the compilation,
General Anderson.
General Anderson-The aggregate vote il
as follows;
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-26
WHOLE NUMBER 297L

General Anderson-To the reporters
You might a. we'll take this return down, II
is a. follows: East Felicisna, addressed q
the returning Cfioers, care Secretary oi
State, New Orleans, Louisiana, received BY
mail and mailed 1T Baton Rouge, NOT
signed, but sealed.
General Smilh-Is that all the returnf
General Anderson-Yes, sir, except this
small package. This smaller package was
not mailed at all. / don't know how it
came.
Mr.. Gsuthreaux-It was likely that it
was handed in afterwards.
General Anderson presume it was, sir.
Mr.. 0authreaux-The large package il
not sealed on both sides. is i'll
General Anderson-Yes, sir, ON each
side and on the ends. don't see any OBJ
lection to opening this now.
Mr.. McGlOin-I desire to file list Of wit
nesses in Baton Rouge, and ask the board
to he kind enough to eend for them.
President Wells-Yes, sir.
Mr.. McGloin-Could you detail SER
geaDt-atarme. and we will see TO summon
dispatch. The law does not state how You
sball snbpeEs. If yon will send dispatch
President Wells-We have no money with
which to pay for the dispatch.
Mr.. McGloin-We will provide that.
Mr.. Burke-We have got enough for all
kilograms.
President Wells-Well, we ere very poor.
Mr. McGlOin then submitted an order for
summ0ning of Witnesses which was read by
General Anderson, who suggested that the
paper implied that the board would have
+ examine all the witnesses brought fo:.
ward by the parties. II they had to do 90
it would take until New Year to get
through with the duty of tho board.
President w, l!s-Let the witnesses come
forward.
General Anderson-Tho sfidavits are
there. If we have to examine these men,
We will never get through.
President Wells-We will confine them to
the sfidavits when they get here; but have
them here.
The parish of East Felicians was then
brought in for canvass. There were two
sealed packages comprising the returns.
There were also eundry documents relative
to the conduct of the late election in East
Feliciana. The package was signed by
James E. Anderson, supervisor of registra-
tion.
General Anderson (readinge"The con.
solidated statement of the votes In the par
ish of East Feliciana, sworn to before r.
w. Nephler, justice Of the peace Of the State
of Louisiana, parish of East Feliciapa,
clerks Office. hereby certify that tho
above il . correct statament of the returns
of the election held November 2, compiled
after Q careful examination of al the tally
sheets; the reports from each Of the follow
ing places; this eighth of November, l676,
james 8. LINER, clerk Of court" The sg-
prerato vote In a. follows:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-26
General Smith--Whst Is tho aggregaeo
vote, General Andersout
General AndeEson-The vote 10 returned

For Governor-Raokard, 781; Nicholls.
1869.
President Wells-Lsy the returns a.ids,
and bring in some other returns.
The returDe from Richland were then
brought in. They were not signed but
scaled, and c0nsieted of but one package.
There were af1davits inclosed in an en-
vel0pe.
Judge Trumbull-If it is not too much
trouble. wish you would state W hen it was
received and. when opened.
General Anders00-It ia not stated On
the package
Judge Trnmbull-But it is on the books.
General Anderson-It IL ON the bc0ks We
will give you copy ut any time This
was sworn to on the tenth Of November
Mr. Kenner-The returns were received
on the thirteenth of November.
General Anderson reading: "C0nsOlidated
state ement Of the parish of Richland, sworn
to by j. F. Kelly, supervisor, before J. N.
Court, parish Of Richland, On the tenth Of
November" The remarks en- the tally
sheet are with reference to scattering votes
and nothing else. Here are the protests
and oaths.
MI. Gauthreaux-Are they sworn TOT
President Wells-They are Democratic
p: :otests; they must be right.
General Anderson--I don't see where
Mr.. Gautbreaux-If they are not they
might as we'll be sworn to.
General Anderson-There 10 one sworn to
before the clerk of the court Here Ia an
other petition signed by great many peg-
sons.
MIR. Burke-It is protest for tho eleotor.
al vote. or simply . local contest.
Mr.. Gauthreaux-Hero 10 . document
which, instead of being protest, il IN In
dorst ment of the peaceatle and quiet char
acter of the election.
President Wells-That goes In.
Mr.. Gauthreaux-That - far ixom being
protest.
President Wellf-That accompanies tho
protest.
Mr.. Burke-Is there anv protest there
affecting tho electoral votes
General AndeIs0n-I have not seen any.
Mr. Gsuthresux-Let mo read tho paper.
President Wells-This u Ill to be read
when the contest comes up.
General Andereon-Mr. Abell, arc there
any protests on hle3
President Wells-The remarks by the
supervisor may show.
Mr.. Gsuthreaux-Is not this one Of tho
psrishes covered BY ,hs kellogg protest.
President Weils-Yee. cir.
General Apderaon-Genera Smith, do
you wish the votei
General Smith-Yee, sir.
General AndereOn-lt In "A fOllove:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-26

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