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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-03

There is a controversy about the establish-
mcnt of the fact who was the first man that
fell during the Confederate war. 1t has been
asserted that Dr.. n. G. Goddard, of the Rut-
ledge Rifles, was the first man killed. lie
fell in May, 1862, near Pocataligo, by shot
from the advance of the enemy. 1t is, mover
tbclcss. q fact that the first battle fought on
the soil of South Carolina was the ono fought
November 7. 1861 in which the German Ar
tillery, of Charleston, S. c., lost eight killed
and twenty wounded
Another account, over tho signature Of "W.
II. c." asserts that II. J.. Holmes, of the
South Carolina Light Infantry, was the first
known fnct that II. l.. Holmes was acciden-
tally shot ut Castle Pincknsy by Ills own
comrades or January 8, 1861, when no enemy
was in twenty miles Of said fort.
Twist it "a you please, the first sacrifice tho
late war claimed Ns its own in South Carolina
was q Gorman. And wc furthermore assert
that the first company leaving tho city Of
Charleston for tho war was that Of tho Cor.
man Artillery, whom, on December 27, 1860.
it took possession Of Fort Moul,rio, evacuated
the night before by Col. Anderson in ex,
change for Fort Sumtor.
'ris true. that after all it is n matter of
littlo consequence whose blood was spilled
first, but when, in such contest, an assertion
is made we have the right to enter tho arena
rs contestants and uphold, rs Germans, that
which is justly our own
The first battle fought on the soil of South
Carolina was the one fought at Port Royal. in
which % member Of the German Artillery,
Company B, was killed.
The first man who foil in South Carolina
during the late war was Cnnnoneer +. Iien,
of tho German Artillery, Company B, n can.
non ball tearing off his head Pence to his
ashes. IIo left young wife and babo.
Translated from the Deutsche Zcitung, june
28H. 1870.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-03

Senator Lamar is not tho first to call Sona-
tor Conkling liar. Senator Burnside and
Senator Gordon had gone over that ground
before, but probably somo moro witnesses
can DO had if necessary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-03

Iu several counties In uoorgia. tho fish in
the rivers and ponds are dying by tho thou.
sand. 1t is suggested thnt tho fish are killed
by the guano, which during tho severe
storms earlier in tho season, was washed into
tho streams.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-03

Fow people arc aware that tho proud bonst
of EngishmoD, that tho sun never sets on
the British Empire, is equally applicable to
tho United States. 1nstoad of being tho
Western limit of the Uniun, San Francisco is
only about midway between tho furthest
Aleutian Isle. acquired by our purchase of
Alaska. and Eastport. Maino,. Onr territory
extends through l07 degrees of longitude, or
II degrees moro than half way round tho
globe. Tho Rocky Mountain Presbyterian,
in commenting on this fact, says "Whon tho
sun is giving its goodnight kiss to our West.
ernmost isle, on the confines Of Behring's sea.
it is already flooding tho fields and forests of
Maine with its morning light, and in tho
Eastern part Of that State is moro than an
hour high. At the very moment when the
Aleutian fisherman. warned by the approach
ing shades Of night, is pulling his canoe
toward the shore, tho woodchoppor of Maine
is beginning to make the forest echo with the
stirring music Of his nxe."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-03

Col. 8. w. Maurice, Senator Of Williams,
burg County, died on tho Oath nltimo. COL.
NJ. was prominent lawyer, zoalous Christ
ion gentleman. wiso in council, prudent in
action, and, with foresight garnered by expe'
rience. ho WINS q at leader for the good people
of his county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-07-03

Concerning tho Advertising Bureau cstab-
lishcd by Mr. Francis Fontnino last year in
New York, branch Of which hc has cons
cluded to locate at Atlanta, wo clip tho fol-.
low notices from our exchanges, and regret
that cur limited space will not admit Of nd =
ditional notices:
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
New YOrk's Busy Rich Girls.

! Correspondence Philadelphia Times.
No matter how rich the sensible
mother of society girls may be, she
will not allow her daughters to
grow up in idleness, though of this
fact but few outside of these house.
holds are aware, aud hence but lit
lie credit is given. The experience
of one daughter of such a m other is
only model of dozens We know
and, may prove interesting TO
those who would like TO learn how
young ladies of fashion keep from
dying of cnnui.
"Why don't you come and see us ?"
asked one of the drones of a worker,
the daughter of a millionaire; "you
have nothing TO do"
Nothing to do!' was the reply,
"why child, there's scarcely an hour
in the day can call my own"
"NOw, tell me what you do?"
asked the doubter.
"Well, 1 will commence with
Monday morning. We break fast
every morning at half past seven
O'Clock, for papa likes early hours.
l rise at six to give me nearly an
hour for practicing music and sing
ing before | eat, and during the day
if possible, two hours more are
given to the same practice. AT nine
O'Clock, two mornings i'm the week,
Monday and Thursday, my master
in instrumental music comes 10 give
me lessons of an hour each; then
am learning how 10 make the va
riOus lacrs now so fashionable, and
also have instruct ons i'm the new
art needlework. have also learned
how TO make wax aud artificial
flowers very nicely, and | spend
some time each day i'm drawing,
painting, and decorating pottery
these accomplishments work, |
practice on the garments given out
to be made by charitable societies.
Besides, go TO dancing school DUR
ing the winter, aud, as / belong to
the church choir, one evening in
the week must be spent in practis-
ing for Sundays singing, hence, on
Sunday, | must be prompt al church
morning and evening, and as have
a class i'm Sunday school. another
hour is required OF me on that day. |
There are, of course, incidental en-
ployments, such as preparing for
church festivals aud fairs, and, as
in duty bound, | have TO receive and |
return calls, and must join INV
friends in the various amusements
of the season. So, you see, my dear,
L have but little spare time to hang
heavily on my hands,"
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
A CuriOus Custom.

II was the custom in Babylon,
five hundred years before the Chris.
tian era, 10 have an annual auction
of the unmarried ladies. In every
year, on certain stated day, each
district assembled all its virgins OF
marriagable age. The most bcauti-
ful were put up first, and the man
who paid the most, gained posses
sion of her. The second in personal
charms followed her, and so on that
the bidders might avail themselves
of handsome wives, according to the
length OF their purses. There may
yet remain in Babylon some for
whom no money was offered, but
the provident Babylonians managed
that; when the comely ones are sold
the criers order the most deformed
one to stand mp, and after demand
ing who will marry her for small
sum, she is adjudged TO him who
is satisfied with the least; and in
this manner the money raised for
the sale of the handsome, serves as
a portion for those who are of disa-
grceable looks, or that have any
other imperfection.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

DIFFERENCE TO AGE.-The wise
man says, "the hoary head is q
crown of glory when found in The
ways of righteousness" And so il
ought to be esteemed. But, some
how or otherit does really seem that
even matured old age does not COM
mand that respect from the young
now which it once did. Even
grown-up children nowadays often
speak of parents that should be re-
yered, as "the old man." or "the old
woman" little imagining how il
shocks the moral sense of those
whose better nature and more re-
fined sensibilities revolt at such i'm
piety, such unfilial WAYS. Among
certain Of the ascients, want of rev.
erence 10 parents was accounted
among the greatest of crimes, while
lack of venerstion even TO the stran-
ger who had grown old was attri-
buted TO lack of breeding. And so
il should be in this our day, "fast"
ss the age is reported to be. Would
that all our youth might be taught
this lesson, and bog reverently to
aoel
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
Worth Knowing.

That a fish may be scaled muci
easier by dipping into boiling water
about minute.
That sal, fi>h are quickest and
best freshened by soaking in sour
milk. .....
That milk which has turned or
changed may be sweetened or rem
dered fit for use again by stirring in
a little soda.
That milk may be kept sweet by
adding TO il very small quantity
of borax.
That salt will curdle new milk !;
hence in preparing milk porridge,
gravies, etc, the salt should not be
added until the dish is prepared.
That clear, boiling water will re-
move tea stains and many fruit
stains. Pour the wafer through the
stain and thus prevent its spreading
oyer the fabric.
That a tablespoonful of turpen-
tine boiled with your white clothes
will greatly aid their whitening
process.
That boiling starch is very much
improved by the addition of sperm
or salt, or both, or a little gum ara
bic dissolved. .-
That blue ointment and kerosene
mixed in equal proportion and ap-
piled to bedsteads is an unfailing
bug remedy and that coat of white
wash is ditto TO the walls of a log
house.
That kerosene will soften boots or
shoes that have been hardened by
water, and will render them pliable
as new.
That Kerosene will make your tea
kettle as bright as new. Saturate a
wooden rag aud rub with it. 1t will
also remove stains from the clean
vanished furniture.
That cold rainwater and soap will |
machine grease from washa-
BILE fabrics.
That beeswaX and salt will make |
your rusty flat-irons as clean and
smooth as glass. Tie lump Of
wax in a cloth and keep it for the
purpose. When the irons are hot
rub them first with the wax rag and
then scour with paper or cloth
sprinkled with salt.-Rural World.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

A TTENDS TO ALL BUSINESS per-
~ tainining to a general Real Estate
Agency and Notary Public. Have in
stIuctions and blanks furnished by
United States Land Office for making
final proof on Homesteads, thereby saw
ing trip to Grand Island. Have a large
number OF farms. city lots and all lands
belonging to u Z. r. r. in Platte and
adjoining counties for sale very cheap.
Attend TO contesting claims before L. s.
Land office.
Ogice one Door West Of Hammond House.
COLUMBUS, NEB.
+. W. OFT, Clerk.
Speaks GermUn.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
Instance Of Misplaced Pride

Some years ago, lady who wa
going into n northern county, toOk
a seat in q stage coach. For man,
miles she rede alone; but there was
enough TO amuse her in the scener!
through which she passed, and il
the pleasing aniicipa,ions Which oc'
cupied her mind. She had been en-.
gagged as governess TO the grand
children of an earl, and now she wa.
travelling 10 his seat. AT midday
the coach stopped at an inn, al
which dinner was provided and she
alighted and sat down TO the table
An elderly man followed and sal
down also. The young lady arose,
rang the bell, and addressing the
waiter, said:
"Here is an outside passenger; |
cannot dine with an outside passen-
GER"
The stranger bowed, saying: 81
beg your pardon, madam, ] can 60
into another ROOM" And he i'm
mediately retired.
The coach soon after resumed its
course and the passengers their
places. At length the coach stop
ped at the gate leading TO
the castle TO which the young
lady was going; but there was
not that prompt attention she
had expected. All eyes seemed di-
rected to the outside passenger, who
was preparing 20 dismOunt. She
beckoned and was answered.
"As soon as we have attended 10
his lordship we will come to YOU"
A few words of explanation ensued,
and, TO her dismay, she found that
the outside passenger, with whom
she had thought il beneath her 10
dine, was not only nObleman, but
the same nobleman in whose family
she had hoped TO be an inmate.
What could she do? How could
she bear the interview?
She felt really i'll and the apollo
gy she sent that evening was more
than pretense. The venerable peer
was a considerate man, and one
who knew the way in which the
Scripture often speaks of the going
down of the sun.
"We must not allow the night TO
pass thus" said he 10 the Countess
"you must send for her and we
must talk TO her before bedtime.
He reasoned with the foolish girl |
respecting her conduct, insisted on
the propriety of the state of mind |
evinced, assured her that nothing |
could induce him 10 allow his grand |
children TO be taught such foolish
notions, refused 10 accept any apollo
gy that did not go to the length of
acknowledging that the thought was
wrong, and, when the right impress
sion appeared 10 be produced, gave
hpr his hand
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
A Lady Lawyers Oyercoat Z.

1t is a breach of etiquette for a
member of the bar to address the
court while wearing an overcoat.
Recently Mrs. Lockwood, the fe-
male lawyer of Washington, having
removed her hat but not her circu-
lar, proceeded to read to Judge
Humphreys the petition for a writ
of habess corpus in the case ofJohn
Davis-colored-asking his dis
charge from Jail. The Judge called
Mrs. Lockwood" and the lady re-
sponded inquiringly, not knowing
what was coming. "Your Honor"
the court 10 one of the bailiffs, "Mr.
Marshall, assist Mrs. Lockwood to
remove her overcoat." The bailiff
advanced, but the female lawyer
had divested herself of the garment
before he could take three steps, and
then continued her reading.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

Can you call clerk in an oil store
a serve-ile fellow?
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
saving and Spenling-WhO
Are fhe On es that Get asich.

d" 1t is too true that the great victo-
rvs of life are TO the sharp and i'm
moral man, as a rule. Here and
there, by sharpness and cunning,
men rise into wealth, bnt that wealth
is not of a kind to remain. Ii takes
a certain amount of virtue, of self
denial, of morality, to lay up and
keep money. In the lives of nearly
all rich men there have been periods
of heroic self-denial, Of patient in
dustry, of Christian prudence. Cir
cumstances did not make these men
rich. The highest moral prudence
made them rich. While Il cir COM
panions were dancing away their
youth, or drinking away their mid
die age, these men were devoted to
small economies-putiiug self in
diligence entirely aside. flour cor
respondent or our readers will re-
call their companions, we think the
first :hought they will be impressed
with is the measure of equality with
which they started in the race for
competence or wealth. The next
fact they will be impressed with is
the irregularity of the end. Then,
if they make an inquisition into the
causes of the widely varying results
they will be profoundly impressed
with the insignificant part "circum-
stances" have played in those results.
Circumstances? Why, the rich
mans son who had all the "circum-
Stances of the town has become
beggar. The poor, quiet lad, the
only son of his mother, and she
widow, who could only earn enough
money to procure for her boy the
commoncst education is a man of
wealth aud has become a patron of
his native village. The man who
possesses and practices virtue makes
his own circumstances. The self
denying, prudent man creates
around himself an air of safety
where wealth naturally takes refuge
provided. of course. the man has
the power to earn it, either i'm pro-
ductiOn, or exchange, or any kind of
manual or Intellectual SERVICE
Scri6Rer. ri
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

The Germans have found out thai
by feeding animals partly on aniline
dyes, color of every variety may be
impaired to the flesh. So that il
may be possible to dine OF Magen-
tri beef, ultramarine outlets Solferi-
no steaks, vermillicn chops, and
mauve chicken. We have no objec-
ton to green peas but il cline to the
opinion that these highly cOlored
meats will be simply dye-abolical.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

The best thing TO give your enemy
is forgiveness; your opponent, tol-
erance to a friend, your heart; to
your child, good example; to your
father Difference: to your mother,
conduct that will make her proud
of you to yourself, respect, to all
men, charity.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

No other road runs Pullman Hotel Cars, or any
other form OF Hotel Cars, through, between the
Missouri River and CHICAGO.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12
SUBSCRIPTION.

Single copy sent TO any address
in the United States for cts.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

Do not express your opinion too
freely and decidedly when it differs
from those around you, merely for
the sake of saying what Il think
when no good viii be done.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

In Shakspeare's time there was ga
tide in the affairs of men," now the
tied is in the affairs of women.
The Columbus journal., 1879-03-12

Gladstone says: IL submit that
duty is power which rises with us
I'M The morning, and goes to rest
with us at night. 1t is coexiensive
with the action of our intelligence.
1t is the shadow which cleaves TO
US, go where we will, and which
only leaves us when we leave the
light of life"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-06
POET JOHN G. WHITTIER.
How He Was Persuaded 10 Have
His Portrait Painted.

Springfield Republican Edgar Par
ker is the most industrious and most
persevering artist in the country. He is
finishing portrait of John G. Whittier,
which is remarkably life-like. This is
copied on larger canvas from a fine
picture painted four years ago, when
the poet was in feeble health. The pres
ent picture loses that distressed express
sion which illness exacts. The eyes are
more luminous with the genial spirit of
Whittier, and the color and contour of
the face are very fine. And this is paint
ed with the fur-decorated overcoat by
which he is best known. Whittier him
self is much pleased with it, and one
more sitting will complete it. These
are the only portraits ever painted of
Whittier, and doubtless no others will
ever be obtained.
The way by which the artist obtained
the poets consent to a sitting is inter
esting. 1t is well known that Mr.. Whit
tier dislikes to sit even for photograph
but Mr.. Parker, believe, went to see
the poet, telling him frankly the object
of his errand. "But l don't want pic.
ture of myself" said Whittier. 81 know
it," answered Parker, "but 100000 people
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-06
CONFIDENCE MISPLACED.
A $4,000 Forgery by an Ex.Bank
Clerk.

WHEELING, Oct 3O.-This morning the
facts of a bold forgery came to light, by
the which the officials of the Bank of
Wheeling of this city, and the National
Bank of Bridgeport, Ohio, were mutual
ly surprised. The young man, John
WOodfeld by name, who was the perpe-
traitor of the forgery, resides in Bridge
| port, Ohio, having removed from this
city lately to engage in the cigar bust
ness. Woodrfield was formerly connect
ed with the Bridgeport Bank in a cleri-
cal capacity, but since his retirement
was frequently called upon by the cash
ier, Mr.. Graham, whenever there was
extra work to do. They had the utmost
confidence in his honesty and integrity,
and never suspected that he would abuse
their trust.
Several days ago the Bridgeport Bank
had occasion to call upon young Wood
field for his services, and during the
absence of the cashier, he filled out
blank Draft on New York for $4,000, the
blank draft being already signed by the
Cashier Graham. Day before yesterday,
Woodfield presented the draft at the
Bank of Wheeling, stating that he ex-
pected to go into business soon and
and would take certificate of deposit
for $1,000, and leave the remainder of
the draft for running account. He
was given the certificate of deposit and
went to Washington, Pa, yesterday, and
had it cashed. Last evening he called
at the Bank of Wheeling and drew
again on his account. Mr.. Lamb, the
Cashier of the Bank of Wheeling, this
morning felt that matters were not ex-
actly straight, and was about going to
Bridgeport to see Mr.. Graham, Cashier
of the Bridgeport Bank, when that gen.
tleman stepped in, and after some con-
versation the fraud was exposed. 1t
was found that Woodfield had gone to
Cambridge, Ohio, and the officers there
were telegraphed to arrest him, which
they did. Sheriff Tingle left this even
ing to bring Woodfield to this city.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-06
New Series-Vol. 1o. No. 43.

Capt. NieOll came to the place of his
present residence in 1858, but of course
his recollectlOns date very much further
back. The first house erected on the
present site of the First Ward of the
now thriving young city of Bellaire,
stood on the south side of McMabon's
Creek, near its mouth, and was occupied
by Jacob Davis.
The Bellaire House, now occupied by
VIM. Bradford, was erected by one ThOS.
I. Hunter, soldier of the war of 1912.
This seems to have been the first house
erected in the City of Bellaire, the sec
ond on the site now occupied by the res
ldence of Mrs. MOnahan. 1t was not our
original intention to trench on PuItney
township in this brief sketch, and should
not have done so, had it not seemed ne
cessary in sketching the recollections of
one OF the most active business men,and,
wlthal, one of the most useful and uni
Versally honOred and respected citizens
OF this portion of Belmont county. a con-
siderable portion of whose long life has
been spent in this township, and to
whose sound judgment and indomitable
pluck, this city in the past has owed go
much, we could not say less.
Very truly yours,
S. H. LEE.
BELLAIRE, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-11-06

want it, This nOnplused Mr.. Whittier
and he said: do you believe it? Why, l
never thought of such a thing" Mr.
Parker wished to appoint the day for a
sitting, asking the poet to suit his own
convenience, but the repugnance was
again stirred up and he said: But do
not want to sit. There are enough pic
lures of me now, and who will care to
preserve any painting of me?" That's
not question for you to decide, Mr..
Whittier" said the artist. Some day
when it will be too late, they will get
together some of those old photographs
floating about the country, which YOU
now despise, and they will patch togeth-
er painting which they will hand down
to pOsterity as Whittier, something that
will not look any more like you than a
crow. And you ought not to allow it,
This presentation of the case staggered
Mr.. Whittier, and he said: "Why, nev-
er looked at it in that light before" So
the day was appointed for sitting.
The day came, but not Whittier. Two
months after, Mr.. Parker answered the
studio bell, and Mr. Whittier stepped in
with the salutation: "Well, are you ready
for me?' Fortunately Mr.. Parker had
a canvas prepared; "Yes; sit right
down" Mr.. Whittier was restless and
silent and remained about three quarters
of an hour. The next time. he staid
longer, but, as he is not communicative,
Mr.. Parker worked silently, not wishing
to annoy the sitter. At the next sitting
Whittier was interested in the work,
and left his chair frequently to inspect
it. This time he remained contentedly
for hours, and talked freely.
Although he always avoids any men
tion of his poems, the conversation drift
ed that way, and among much interest
ing conversation, he gave the origin of
Maud Muller" He was driving with
his sister through York, Me, and stop
ped at harvest field to inquire the way.
A young girl, raking hay near the stone
wall, stopped to answer their inquiries.
Whittier noticed as she talked, that she
bashfully raked the hay around and over
her bare feet, and she was fresh and
fair. The little incident left its impress
sion, and he wrote out the poem that
very evening. "But if had any idea,''
ne said, that the plaguy little thing
would have been so liked, l should have
5aken more pains with it." Yes, and
robbed it of its tender beauty
md spoiled it. To the inquiry as to the
title, MAUD Muller" he said it was sug-
5ested to him, and not selection. 1t
'Ome as the poem came.