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Religion and tho Churches.
WHAT ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS HAS TO
SAY ADQQT THEM,

A correspondent writing of Mr.. Alex
ander II. Stephens religious views, says:
"He united with tho Presbyterian Church
whom quito young man, and has mover
shown any disposition to depart from the
faith of his fathers. But still ho is pro
verbally Catholic in his views and feelings,
and mapifests lively interest in the purity
and welfare of all tho religious denomina
tions. I1c believes there is some good in
al! religious systems, and that wo ought to
aot, toscme extent, on the cclcctic prinoi.
pies in judging Of tho churches. He
accepts cordially the great doctrines Of rcyo.
iatlon on tho testimony Of its divine author,
in Wow of their eminent adaptation to the
wants and necessities Of man. lilo regards
tho supreme divinity of Christ, tho nocos-
slty and value of tho atoncmcnt, and state
OF future rewards and punishmcnts as tho
vital truths of the Christian religion. lie
thinks the most cffeotual way to check the
matcrialistic tendencies Of the times is to
preach tho truth as it is revealed in the
Gospel, excluding from tho pulpit all politi
cal harangues and oil discussions of moro
social and secular topics. Ministers in
their official capacity must know nothing
among mon savo Jesus Christ and Him
crucilicd. Tho favorite theory of Mr..
Stcrhons is thata man is q triuno boinc,
composed Of body, mind aud soul; and he
believes that clear comprehension of these
three organic elements Of his nature would
give great power to tho pulpit"
WHAT TO TEACH CnILDnEN,-Tcach
them true lady may be found in calico
and homespun quito as frequently as in
velvet.
Teach thom that q common school eduoa.
ton, with common sonso, is botter than n
college education without il.
Toaoh them that one good, honest trade
well mastered, Is worth dozen bcegarly
professions.
Tcaoh thom that Honesty is tho best
poiicy--that it is better to bo poor, than
rich on profits Of dishonesty.
Teach them to respect their oldors and
themselves.
Teach thcm that, as they expect to be
mon some day, thoy cannot too soon learn to
protect tho weak and helpless.
Tcaoh them that to wear patched clothes
is no disgrace, but to wear o black oyo and
red noso is
Teach the boys that by indulging their
dopravcd appotitos in tho worst forms of
dissipation they aro not fitting themselves
to become tho husbands of puro girls
Teach thom that thoy eau only bo happy
now and hereafter by loving and serving
tho Lord Jesus Christ
a little boy was asked tho othor day if
ho knew whero tho wicked finally wcn5 to.
lilo promptly answered: "Thoy practice
law here spell, and thon 60 to tho Logis.
laturo."
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MOURNING OUsroMs.-Tho ancients
had queer ideas about mourning for tho

MOURNING OUsroMs.-The ancients
had queer ideas about mourning for the
The Egyptian women rau through tho
streets crying, with their bosoms exposed
and thoir huir disordered.
Tho Lyciaus regarded mourning ps
unmanly, and they compelled men who
won't into mourning to put on fomalo gar
ments.
ln Greeoe, when popular general died
the whole army cut of their hair and tho
names of their horses.
AT the present day, tho Arabian women
stain their hunds and feet with indigo,
which thoy suffer to remain oight DAYS,
They also carefully abstain from milk dur
ing this time, on the ground that it's whito
color does not accord with tho gloom of their
mipds.
In China, tho mourning color is white.
Mourning for parent or husband is 70
quired there by law, uuder q penalty of
sixty blows and years banishmcnt. When
tho Emperor dies, all his subjects lot their
hair grow for hundred days.
ln tho Fccjoo Islands, GU The tenth day
of mourning tho women scourgo all tho IN en-
except tho highest chiefs. Another fash
ionublo custom thero requires the friends
aud rclatiues Of tho deceased to sscmbl
on tho fourth day after the funeral and
picture to themselves tho amount of cor.
ruption tho corpse has sustained by that
timo.
In tho Sandwich Islands persons desirous
OF going into mourning paint tho lower part
OF their faces black and knock out their
front teeth. No doubt this oausos very
sincere kind Of mourning for tho present
time.
TnoUaHr He HAD 'EM AGAIN.
Suiflles brought his two weeks spreo to q
close on Saturday night. Ho lay on q
lounge in the parlor, feeling as mean as
sour lager, when something in tho corner
OF the room attracted bis attention. Rais-
ing on his elbow, ho gazcd steadily at it.
Rubbing his eyes, he stared agaiu, and US
no stared bis terror grow. Calling his wife
he asked, hoarsely:
"Nlarindy, what is that2"
"What is what, Likey2"
Sniftics' name was Lycurgus, and his
wife called him Likely for short and sweet.
."Why; that-'hat thing in the corner"
said the frightened man, pointing OF it with
hand shaking like politician.
"llikey, dear, l sec nothing" replied tho
womon.
"What7 you don't see it7" he shrickcd.
emo"
"rhcn I've got EN-. Oh! heavens,
bring mo tho Biblo Marindy--bring it
quick! Hcro-hcre, on this sacred book I
swear never to drink drop of whskcy. If
l break my vow, may my right hand olcayo
to the roof of my mouth, and"
Hero, catching another glimpse of the
terrible object, ho olutohed his vito and
begged in pitoous tones:
"Don't leave me; don't loave your Lii
kcy?"
And burying his face in tho folds Of her
dress, ho sobbcd and moancd himself into a
troubled sleep.
Then his wife stole gontly to the corner,
picked up the toy snake, and throw it into
the stove,
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South Carolina Railroad.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.


CHARLESTON, March l, 1878.
Tho following schedule will 60 into effect
on Sunday next, the 3D. instant:
FOR AUGUSTA.
(Day I'rain--Suaday morning oxcopted.1 y
Leave charleston at 8 90 III
Leave Charleston at 7 80 m
(Night Train-Sunday night exceptedo
Arflve at Augusta at B 90 p IN
lNight Iraln-Sunday night cxcepted)
Arrive at Augusta at 6 SIS m
FOR COLUMBIA.
(Day Traips-Sunday morning excepted.S
Leave Charleston ut s 90 nj
Leave Charleston at 8 30 p IN
Arrive at Columbia at IL SO m
Arrive at Columbia at 45am
FOR CHARLESTON
(Sunday morning cxoeptcd.)
Leave Augusta at 8 80 m
Leave Augusta at 7 4Opm
Arrive at Charleston at d 20 N
Arrive at Charleston at 745a m
Leave Columbia at 6 90 nj
Leave Columbia at 8 90 b M
Arrive OF Charleston OF IL Is nj
Arrive at Charleston at Gas nj
Above Schedule makes close connection
ut Columbia with Greenyille & Columbia
and Charlotte Railroad, and at Augusta
with Macon and Atlanta trains.
SIS. SOLOMONS, Superintendent:
S. B. PIoKENs, Gcn'l Ticket Agent.
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5IF 4 WE'RE YOU. SIR.

II i were you, cir,
would not suo, cir,
For any wonan's loyo, day after day;
Id ncyor stand, sir,
AT her commend, sir,
Year in and out in this fond, foolish way.
Across my face, sir,
I'D hnyo tho grace, sir,
), Or mother-wit, to pull gayer mask,
And wait to find, sir,
What was her mind, sir,
Before I'd grovel at her feet to nsk.
All very well, sir,
For you to tell, sir,
Of that grand poet of olden timo,
Whose fine advice, sir,
Was SO conciso, sir,
In that immortal strain of gallant rhyme.
It does not ft, cir,
Your ouse bit, cir;
He never meant q man should pray and pray
With such on air, sir,
Of poor despair, sir,
For any woman's love, day after day.
If you will read, sir,
The verso with heed, sir,
You'll 500 it runs as clearly as it may,
That every man, sir,
Should take his answer
With manly courage, bc it yea or nay.
Then coase your sighs, sir;
No mans prize, sir,
10 any woman's sight, just let mo soy,
Who's not too high, sir,
To sigh and die, sir,
For any woman's love, day after day.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
ooonee County.
Fn the Court or Probate.

John N. Grant, Plaintiff, Us. Malinda Russell
and others, Defendants Simmons IN Pr
htion.
10 Malinda Russell. Esther IIunnicutt,
hcirs-at!law Of PRESLEY Lanicr, deceased:
heirs atrldw Of Bartlcy Ianicr, deceased;
heirs atslaw Of William Lanior, deceased;
heirs at>law of Allen Lanior deceased; Nancy
Grant; heirs -at-law of Loctho Grant, de-
ceased, Defendants:
" OU arc horeby required to appear at tho
IL Court Of Probate, to be holden ut Wall
halla Court House, for Oconcc County, South
Carolina. on MONDAY, the 18th day of juno,
a. u. 1873, to show cause. if any you can,
why the Real Estate of tho ato Bird Imnier,
deceased. situate in the County Of Oconce, on
Beaynrdam Creek, containing Two Hundred
and Ton acres, moro or loss, and adjoining
lands of Robert O.. Trbblc, j. N. Grant,
Andrew Hunter and others, and fully do.
scribcd in tho proceedings herein, should not
DO pnrtitioncd, allOtting to the partitoner:
John N. Grant, one-half thereof and tho ro-
naming oneshnlf to tho hcirs,atol9w of Martin
Lanior, deceased, to wit To Mnlnla Russell
one sixteenth, to Esther IIunnicntt onessix-
tecnth, to the hcirs-at-law of pressIcy Lancr,
deceased. one sixtcontl, to the ners>atalaw Of
Barley Lanior, deceased, ono. sixteenth, to
ttc HciTS'at luW VI Hlliinm Lanicr, ucCCnScQ,
onc-sixtccnth, TO tho heirs at-aw of Allen
Lanicr, deceased, ono sixteenth, to Nancy
Grant ono-sixtccnth, to tho hoirssat-law If
Lccthc Grant, deceased, ono sixteenth, cach
Of the whole tract.
GIVEN under my hand and seal Of Office, Mt
Walhalla, this, 18th day Of April, A. D. 1878.
RICHARD LEWIS, LIS.
Judge of Probate. ~
TO Malindu Russell, Bird Lanicr, Executor,
Esther IIunncutt, heirs at law of Prcssley
Lanicr. deceased, hoirs Mt lnw of BARLEY
Lanicr. dccoasod. heirs at law Of William
Lancr, deceased, heirs at law of Allen Lanicr,
deceased, Nancy Grant, heirs at law of I.cetlo
Grant, deceased, Sarah 4. uutchins, Defend
ants.
TAKE NOTICE: That tho petition and
complaint in this action, together with the
summons. Of which tho foregoing is a copy,
wns icd in the Office of the Probate Court, Mt
Wahalla Court House, South Carolina, on
the 18th day of April, "A. D. 1878; and that
no personal claim is mndc in this action
against Bird l.anior, Executor or Sarah A.
llntchins.
MCGOWAN & THOMPSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
Walhalla, s. g.
April IL, 1873 22-6
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VEGETINE
For Sick Headache.

EVANSVILLE, IND, January l, 1878.
Mr.. SrEvENs-Dear Sir: have used your
Vegctino for sick headache and been groatly
benefited thereby. have every reason to be-
licvc il to bo good medicine. Yours very re-
spectlully, MRs. JAMES CoNNEn
1l Third street.
HEADAciIE-Thcrc arc various causes for
headache, as arrangement of the circulating
system, of tho digestive organs, of the nervous
system, &c. Vcgctinc can be said TO he sure
remedy for tho many kinds OF headache, rs it
acts directly upon the various causes of this
ompaint--nervousne indigestion, ,costivcncss,
rheumatism, neuralgia, biliousncss, SC. Try
tho Fcgctinc. You will never regret it.
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A far sighted miss of seventeen summers
has concluded to marry big man for her
first husband, and little ono for tho second,
30 that she can out tho clothes of the first
down, and make thom ovor to fit his suoces
sor. Thus tho hard times forco homo
lessons Of rigid economy and practical scnso
upon tender girlhood
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After q play q young man said to his
lady friend: ~ could play the lovor bettor
than That myself" She replied: "Then.
why in Heavens namo don't you7"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-05-16

An old rail splitter in Indiana put the
quictns upon young man who chafcd him
upon $ build head, in these words: "Young
man, when my hoad gets as soft as yours,
will raise hair to sell"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-05-16

10 dance woll man should know CO
Iittlo as possible Of ovory thing olso. Ito
Dan balance to partners bottor if his, hair
is parted in tho middle.
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Senat0r-J. w. Livingston.
Representatives. j S Werner, L Sloan.
Clerk Of The Court-Jossc w Stribline.
Judge Of Probatc-Riehard LOWS.
Sheriff. ii Robins.
COroncr-S Ii Johns
Induor--C. j.. Watson.
Ireasnrer--R. s. Porcher.
School Commissioncr---M Dondy.
Jury Commissioner Brennecko.
County Cemmissioners-Th Thomas Bibb, II
s Rutledgo, S MI Crawford.
Irial Justices--1I A II Gibson, S III Johns,
b Frank Sloan, w A King, j Sanders.
Intendant INalhalia--J j Vornor. War
dons: O l. Roid @ Wondckon, A Bronccko
j Biomann, II Sigh @ j. Watson.
lntendant Vest Union--J p Mioklor. Ward.
ons: Hunter, s James, Jacob Schroeder,
Jamos Wright.
Postmaster Walhala,-J II w Johnston.
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Atlanta and Charlotte AiF.tine Railway:
AfaH Train

Atlanta and Charlotte :, Airline Railway;
MaH Train
Leaves Atlanta at S 90 D nj
Gainesville at SO m
loccoa at 81 IN
Iugaloo at 10 OF IN
Fort Madison at 10 90 m
Westminster at 10 45 p M
Seneca City at IL 10 p nj
Central at II 48 p IN
Liberty at l2 10 a M
Easlcy at IL 28 q nj
Grecnvillc at O5 m
Spartanburg at 2 33 m
Arrive at Charlotte at so nj
Leave Charlotte at 300 m
Spartanburg at IL &c a M
Grecnville at 2 90 IN
Paisley at 9 81 m
Liberty at 2 48 m
Central at 8 10 a y
Seneca City at 46 Ill
Westminster at Is am
Fort Madison at 40 M
Tugaoo OF 4 47 am
Toccoa OF s 90 IN
Gainesville at 6 SO IN
Arrive at Atlanta ct 8 lOan nj
Day Passenger.
Leaves Atlanta at S so m
Gainesville at 2lam
Toocoa at 8 90 a nj
Tugaloo at 10 l2 nj
Fort Madison at 10 SO q III
Wcstminister at 0 47 nj
Seneca City at 10 OF M
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OUrDoNE BY A BoY.--A young lad in
Boston, rather small for his years, works in
an Office as errand boy for four gentlemen
who do business there. Ono of tho gen.
tlomon wero ohotfing him little about boing
so small, aud said to him: .
"You mover will amount to much; YOU
never can do much business; you are too
small"
The little follow looked at them.
"Woll," said no, "as small rs I am, can
40 something which mono Of you large mon
can do"
"Ah! what is that7" snid thoy.
81 don't know as ought to tell you" no
replied. But they woro anxious to know,
and urged him to tell them what ho could
do that none Of them woro ablo to do.
"I oan keep from swoaringl" said tho
littlo follow. Thcro were somo blushos on
four manly faces, and thoro soomcd to bo
very littlo anxiety for further information
on tho point.
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PRosELYTisM.-Fcw things ore moro
lifted to damage community than an
endcavor to draw aside individuals from tho
Christian brotherhood to our own scot,
party or church. There aro surely greater
things and lesser things in religion. It's
very blessed to sec ministers and people of
all dcnominatiors meeting for prayer, coun-
sci and fellowship. Now, what is more
likely to Interfere with this than tho innu-
cncc OF tho spirit Of prosolytism? and that
ono should bo saying to another, "IIcro is
the best place." "Horo is the right man to
!.ston to; you ought to como with u.s.? |
40 not doubt that ten or twonty persons or
more may, under such influence, be induced
to dctach Themselves from ono Christian
community and join another; but what will
this be at the expense Of? 1t will be at the
cxponse of sowing distrust over tho entire
spiritual fraternity. There will be mutual
suspicion after that. prosclytism will
break up our beautiful assemblies. In our
meetings we must stand out against such
courses. Whatever be our zeal for tho
truth, lot us beware Of interfering with the
united company Of tho disciples. Let us
tai those to us from outside, for whom
thoro is nobody to care. In that VIC shall
add to the churches, and provo true bIos-
sing to tho land.-Rcu. Il. ~. iSomcyviUe.
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Behind timc-Thc back of q clock.
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WfrHoUT NEwspApER.-An exchange
says: Nothing presents a sadder commentary
upon tho proscut condition of society than
the large number Of families, both in town
aud country, but more especially in the
lottor, that subscribe to papers Of aoy kind,
Hundreds and thousands Of families arc
thus growing up utterly ignorant of what
is transpiring in the world around thom-
Ignorant of tho mighty events of tho day.
But who can tell tho vast amount of injury
That is being inflicted on tho rising genera
tion-thoso who arc to tako our places in
tho busy world at no distant day growing up
without any knowledge of tho present, any
study Of tho post, this ignorance, too, being
lmbuod into them by tho sanction of those
who should, and doubtless do, know better
did they only tbink of tho injurious effect of
thoir insane course. Lot the head of eycry
family think of this, and PLACE in tho hands
of those for whom he IL Responsible, tho
means of acquiring somc knowledge of tho
moving panorama in which wo act tho differ.
ont parts.
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In addition to these trains, there are two
local freight trains and two through freight
trains running regularly, and very often
extra trains.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-28
Clarke County Republican Convention.

Pursuant to call, the Republican Conven-
ton of Clarke County assembled at the City
Hall last Saturday afternoon and organized
temporarily with W. Byron Daniels, Esq, in
the chair, and c, A, NJ. Spencer, Esq, Sec
rotary.
On motion committee on credentials was
appointed as follows:
Robert Robb, of La Centre, d. X. Webster
of Fern Prairie, and John Jaggy, of Nancou-
YER
After recess of fifteen minutes the COM
mittee reported the following named persons
entitled to seats in the convention. Thirteen
as follows from Vancouver Precinct:
Joseph Goddard, John Jaggy, L. Robinson,
c. A. NJ Spencer, Charles Goddard, F. w.
Bier, E. P Hamilton, c. H. Steward J. H.
Fletcher, Walter Sparks William Baker,
w. Byron Daniels and B. N. Leverich.
Fern Prairie-D. X. Webster and Thomas
Dorman
Chelatchie- Thomas C. Farger and Isidor
Strellnhauer.
Lewis River-Robert Robb, with two votes.
Lincoln-Hon. NJ R. Hathaway and G.. L.
Lindsey.
Eaton-Col. Seth A. Abbey, with two
votes.
Preston-Edwin Sparks.
Fourth Plain-Henry Christ.
On motion the temporary organization Of
the convention was declared permanent.
On motion the convention proceeded by
ballot to elect delegates to the Kalama Con
vention The following named persons were
elected:
+. w. Bier, C. A. NJ. Spencer, G.. II. Stew
ard w. Byron Daniels, ID. X. Webster. J. II.
Fletcher w. S. Doutht, Col S. A. Abbey
Robt Robb, William Ranck, q. L. Lindsey
Edwin Sparks, John Jaggy, S. d. Maxon
and Z. 2. Hamilton.
After the election a motion was made and
carried instructng the delegates to the effect
that those of their number who attend the
Kalama Convention be instructed to cast the
entire vote of the county.
A vote of thanks WIS rendered the Chair
man of the Clarke County Central Committee
for his services.
On motion it was voted that Republican
convention be held at Rockland, klickitat
county, w. T., at IL o'clock NJ, March IT,,
1873, for the purpose of nominating a candi-
date to be supported at the special election,
April ., 1873, for Delegate to the Constitu-
tional Convention, in the counties of Clarke,
Skamania, Klckitat and Yakima
GERS of the convention, whereupon the con-
vention adjourned.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-28
BRIEF MENTION.

Salmon season approaching
Two theatres coming attend both.
Bring us some dry wood, somebody.
Plenty of amusements for next week.
Up Columbia freights are very heavy.
Republican Convention at Kalama to-day.
Fall grain is looking well throughout the
county.
Mayor Sohns has returned from his trip to
Puget Sound
The boys about town have been catching
trout in the Columbia.
}. P. Feaster gave his termination soiree
at Brant's Hall on Tuesday evening last
Bateman ornamented his dray with fresh
paint, also a fresh coat of mud this week.
II. II. Gridley last week purchased the
lots just east of Youngs brewery property.
Muster at the garrison this morning be-
tokens the near approach of the Paymaster.
Slocum hath bulded unto himself new
walk in front of his store and adjacent build
ings.
The troops at the garrison were out for
drill yesterday, taking advantage of the fine
weather.
job Printing done at this Office and just as
well executed as at Portland and at reasona-
bic prices
H. II. Gridley has commenced getting on
some agricultural implements from Frank
Bro. s house in Portland.
Spring is at hand, Judging by the fresh
blooming flowers, budding trees and shrub
berry, and signs of gardening
VIM. NJ. Simmons was liberated from con-
tinement on Wednesday night, much to the
satisfaction of himself and friends.
Business at the Land Office is livening up,
as compared with last month, which was
dull, and always is at that season of the year.
Commercial travellers have been numerous
in town this week, a new crop having come
up from San Francisco on the Elder, Sunday.
The new guard house at the Post is ap.
preaching completion and forms handsome
addition to the south side of the parade
ground.
Exit Standardization Bohna! The whole
outfit last week departed for the up river
country, where We trust they will find he
misplaced confidence to mar money matters
or reputation.
George w. Proebstel announces a sale OF
his farm and household effects on the It'll
of March. He is going to move up to the
Eastern country. We hope he may not have
cause to regret leaving Clarke county, and
he will find plenty of worse places.