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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

We are panied to learn tue death
Of Lieut.. n. p. Jcfcoat, of this coun-
ty. The deceased was soldier in
the late war, and served his country
bravely and faithfully and, perhaps,
no hardship Of that period fell more
heavily upon brave heart like bis
than The humiliation Of the eight
years of oppression through which
evcly Southern patriot was called ON
to pass. Lieut.. Jcfcoat was taken
with Pneumonia and died during the
last week, leaving good record as a
ncighbor and citizen.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

The public schools closed on Fri
day last, after short but successful
session of two and half months.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

THERE was crowd in town on
Monday-indced, the whole county
seemed to have gathered on our
streets. Several pieces of property
changed hands, both real and person
al but the most driving trade was in
poor horses and red pockct-books-
Gt companions for the auctioncers
block at this time. The prices ipdi-
Gated that nobody wanted them.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

Mr.. Josiah McKewn was taken
with Pneumonia some ten DAYS since
and died on Sunday night last at his
home in this place. He was raised
and nurturcd in the lap of picty, hav-
ing constantly around him such influ-
cnces as moulded in him traits of the
best character. None perhaps were
more prominently developed than
sincerity in friendship, faith to his
word, love for his parents and rcvcr-
ence for God. He was young man
Of Il generous heart and a noble dis
position which rendered him a very
agreeable companion to all those
with whom he was associated. He
never shrank from duty, and perhaps
his devotion in this regard worked to
his injnLy, for while suffering under
The first approaches Of the disease he
remained at his post, and only yielded
when its full responsibility had been
met. TO the bcrcavcd family we cx-
tend our warmcst sympathy with the
consoling assurance that all things
arc we'll for those who love the Lord.
His funeral services were performed
at the Methodist church on M MonGay
evening in the presence of q large
number Of friends and relatives.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07
THE COLUMBIA REGISTER
DAILY, rR1-wEEKhY & WEEKLY.
Best Newspaper ever piib lshe,l ak the
Capital of Son,!, Carolina.
Circulation large and Constantly Inz
crcasing.
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ut the capital of South Carolina which IL
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have an able and distinguished corps of
ctitors-gentlemen well known all over
the state for their learning. ability and
sound Dcm,craEic piiucirlrs linen who
have served the State aud the South or
every OCcusiui when the demand arose
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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

TIE bridges in the Edisto swamp
were torn up on yesterday for the
purpose Of repairing the foundations.
OF course travel will be stopped, but
no longer than is necessary TO com
plcte the necessary repairs. When
completed the bridges will be in cx-
cellent order and we hope lasting.
Good work or no pay.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

The horse Of Mr.. Samuel Rickcn
baker, while coming to town on Wed.
nesday last, took fright and becom.
ing unmanagablc u'-sct the buggy
Mr.. Ricllenbatcr was painfully hruis-
ed but not seriously hurt. The horse
was stopped by some colorcd men,
and the buggy escaped without dam.
age.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07
Ruil Road Schedules.
SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD.

CHARLESTON. S. c., Dec. l3, 1873.
On and after Sunday next. the 15th In
slant. the Passenger Trains on this road
will run as follows:
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

ORANGEDURG, S. c.. FED. I, 1879.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-02-07

DIAMONDS, PEARLS, CAMEOS,
AS well as less costly sets, in great vari'y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

A writer in the English Nechaaic says: an
the year 1912, preserved eggs SO perfectly
that, after lapse of SIX months, they were
mistaken when brought to the table for fresh
laid eggs, and believe they would have kept
equally good for twelve months. My mode of
preservation was to varnish the eggs as soon
after they are laid as possible with a thin CO
pal varnlsh, taking care that the whole of the
shell was covered with the varnish l subse-
Quenly found that by painting the eggs with
fresh albumen, beaten up with little salt, they
were preserved equally well and for as long a
period. After vanishing or painting with al
bumen, lay the eggs upon rough blotting.
paper, As | found that, when allowed to rest
till dry upon plate or on the table, the albu.
men stuck SO fast to the table or plate rs to
take away chip out Of the shell. This is en-.
tlrely obviated by the use of the blotting pa.
per. pack the eggs in boxes of dry bran"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20
The Romance of a Duck.

A very pretty and romantic little story comes
from Clinton, Texas. a gentleman of that
town was out hunting and while wandering
along the bayou which drains tkat portion of
Texas had the good fortune 10 shoot a duck.
About the neck of the bird was leather locket
He opened the locket and discovered a very
neatly written note. The writer stated that
last spring, while walking along the shores OF
Senouth lake, Washington Territory, she saw
a duck IN distress. On wadng into the water
to learn the cause, she discovered that mud
turtle held the duck by its foot. She rescued
the duck, and then conceived the romantic no.
ton of writing a note, fastening it about the
ducks neck and setting il free. She further
stated that she was sweet l6; that the young
men Of her acquaintance did not suit her fancy.
and that she would wed the fortunate man
who got her note. Now it happened that the
man who captured the note had wife and
consequently could not respond TO the call Of
the sweet damsel IN Washington Territory. 1t
would have been much more romantic, Of
course, If the discoverer of the note had been
unfettered by matrimonial ties and had hur-
RED TO meet the maiden whose message Of love
reached him in such a mysterious way. but
the truth must te told, even at the risk of spoil
ing a romance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
The Report ef The Buem Of Statistics.-Im.
portaat Raiiroad Legislaston,
tFrom our regular eorrespondent)
WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. 10Th, 1877

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dec. 10Th, 1879.
The chief Of The Bureau Of Statistics has just
completed report ON the internal commerce
of the United States, which Is now IN the hands
of The printer. The report embodes the re-
suits of an extensive investigation of CONNER
cial and transportation affairs in various states,
and shows how rapidly The habits of the peo-
pie are becoming aonformed to the necessities
Of railroad transportation. The report Is no
revelation, il Is simply compilation of facts
aud changes which almost every one has seen
on II smaller scale in his own neig hhorhood.
Many changes and developments set forth IN
the report have resulted from the establish
ment of facilities for the direct shipment of
merchandise over connecting roads and for di-
rect traffic with foreign ports. The growth OF
manufacturing industries throughout the mid
die western and northwestern states has also
tended To produce Important changes IN the
course of our internal commerce. 1t is shown
that sevcneghths of the surplus products OF
the trans Mississippi states now cross the Mis-
sissppi river on railroads between st. Louis
AHt o. uui nc uuLspOA"b Neoe w hai
kets in This country, or to Europe. The east
ward shipments from st. Louis BY rail now ex-
coed her southern shipments by the Mississippi
river. New Orleans and st. LOUIS were once
closely identified in trade and transportation,
hut now they are sharp competitors for the
commerce OF tie intermediate states bordering
on the great river.
| The power Of Congress to regulate Interstate
commerce is not questioned, aud under this
right Congressman Reagan, Of Texas, proposes
to have the Government establish some rcgu-
latlons over railroad traffic. Mr. Reagan's bill
passed the House of the 45th Congress, but
was buried in the Senate committee. 1t was
fought at every step by the railroad owners
and officers, who are always opposed to any
law, except such as they make themselves for
the government of railway matters The Rea.
gan bill forbds Must determinations by rail.
roads in freight charges, requires that uniform
rates shall be charged for long and short dis
tances, and prohibits all poolings and rebates.
The people who patronize aud support rail
road lines, as well as build them, to very
great extent, have proved powcrless against
their cXtortions. Competing lines combine
with rivals, and excessive rates are established
and maintained. Another bill pending be.
fore the House proposes to accomplish sub
stantialy the same end as the Reagan BILL but
| by different method 1t was introduced by
Mr.. Sapp, of Iowa, and provides for the APP
pOintment OF u commission, which shall eS-
tablsh rates and regulations for railway ira
! tic The indications are that Congress will,
during the present session, enact some law for
the control of railway traffic, and TO relieve the
masses who are forced to patronize the trans.
portation lines from the dominion the railway
magnates now exercise over them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20
Tough Poultry,

The Poultry- FdHciers' Journal gives the fol.
lowing pertinent reasons why poultry killed
at home, though young, Is not as tender as
that bought in market 1t says:
The former IS generally not killed until
wanted, and when eaten is still rigid with
death; while that bought at the poulterer's
has been killed at least two hours,-more often
days Poultry ought to be killed several days
before being eaten, dressed at once, and, with
atcw bits Of charcoal in it, hung in cool place.
II poultry are kept from food and drink at
least twelve hours before being killed, the
crop and intestines will be emptled. and any
superiority of secretions exhausted; the flesh
will be juicy and the fat firm. If left three
days without TODD or drink, though in good
condition previously, the flesh will be dry and
tasteless, and the fat soft. Never buy an I'm.
drawn fowl. The gas from the crop and in
testines Will faint the flesh, even though re-
tanned but short time
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

Yesterday the Sentinel briefly alluded to a
relic of slavery in the Now England States in
possession of Mr.. Edward j. Stark Of the firm
of Stark Brothers of this city. Since then 9
fair transcript Of the interesting document has
been made for publication. 1t Is an outlawed
bill of SALE and runs as follows:
know all men by these presents, that |
Lemuel fitch of Colchester, IN the county OF
Hartford for the consideration of eighteen
pounds Lawful money To me IN hand PAID by
Saml eager OF Norwich, in We County OF
Newton, Have Sold and Delivered in open
market a Negro man Slave named Prince
aged fOrty-tive years of age, to him the said
Saml eager, His heirs and assignees, for his
said Negroes natural Life, "A furthermore, l. ye
SAID fitch, at We signer of these presents, am We
sole owner of said Negro, and 10 by these
presents bind myself and my heirs for Ever to
him the said Samuel eager to warrant and de
fend to him We said Sam'l eager from all Law
ful Claims and Demands whatsoever, as wit
ness my hand this first Day of april, A. ID. 1868
Signed and Deliv- LEMUEL FITCH.
cred in presents off
Simeon LOthrop
William Whiting
This scar and yellow leaf recalls the period
Of emancipation IN the New England States
Twenty-one years after this transaction, il
liOf, tDilutCtlCut I'dAStu !. law IoT STduua
abolition of slavery. Before that legislation
III, Vermont hal formed constitution which
prohibited slavery, 1t is the tradition there
says Arnold, that soon after the Revolutionary
war, a suit was brought before a Judge in that
state involving the title of negro. The plain.
tiff produced "a regular bill of sale of the ne
gro to himself, such as the above, and rested
his case. The judge then inquired: How
did the man you bought of acquire titleg' A
regular bill of sale to him was produced
But" said the judge, "how did this man &c
quire tltle," "Mr. Anthony" continued the
judge, addressing the counsel for the plaintiff
nothing can be regarded as evidence or title
to a man by this court but bill of sale from
Almighty God Unless you can procure that
your case Is dismissed"
In New Hampshire slavery was abolished
by the declaration of rights in 1884 and Rhode
Island, in March, 1884, provided by law thai
all persons born in that state after that date
should be free. 1t was judicially settled in
Massachusetts that slavery could not exist I'M
der the constitution of 1850, which declared
"ail men are born free and equal" Miipau
kee Sentinel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

FURNITURE SPOTs-CLEANING STOVE MICA
-TURNIP CREDIBLE GREAsER. One whom we
know to be an excellent housekeeper, sends to
the American Agricuturi& the following,
which, she writes, were new to her, and may
be to some Others at least: Spots on vanished
furniture are readily removed by rubbing them
with essence of peppermint, and afterwards
with furniture polish" or oil. [Spirits of
camphor answers similarly to the essence of
peppermint-Ed Mica in stoves (often
wrongly called Using CLASP when smoked,
Is readily cleaned by taking 1t out and thor
oughly washing with vinegar, a little diluted.
If it does not come off at once, let 1t soak a
little. .TURNIP GRIDDLE GREAsER.-My
new cook uses a small, fiat turnip, cut smooth,
slightly dipped in lard, and has hardly bit
of pancake smoke in the kitchen. After a few
times, she does not dip it into the grease at all,
but uses the same turnip as long as she can
AmCricuH igyiculturiSt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

BucKwHEAT The name CT this plant or
the grain of it. Is derived from the German
word Buckneitzen, "bcechwheat" from the re-
semhlance of the seeds to beech.masts. 1t is
not properly grain hnt belongs to the family
Of knot weeds, OF which there are several va
rielles in the Northwestern States. 1t is proba
by \ native of China, but the time Of its in
PRODUCTION into Europe is not well ascertained
1t has been cultivated in England for abOu,
300 years. 1t was introduced into North Amcri
ca by the Dutch early IN the seventeenth cen.
fury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

A famous horse breeder of France has reared
his stock for twenty years On IA diet of parsn'ps.
instead uf carrots and oats, with the result OF
great vivacity of spirit and sickness OF coat "
The yield of parsnips Is about twelve tons per
acre the roots can remain safely in the ground,
even during M extreme winter it is said, and
efforts are making 10 extend their cultivation
for cattle and mich cows.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

Mrs. Trip, Of this city, say that for burns
and sradS, take equal parts of sweet-"il and
the white of eggs, mix well together, and hind
cotton wet in the preparation to the wound.
Mrs Trip tells us that she has known OF this
remedy for fifty years. and never knew it 10
fail, and hardly ever to leave "a scar.-E1.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

For years the following method of making
cider vinegar has been followed IN France
Old cider or vinegar barrels are preferred, but
if new they are washed with scalding water
boiling vinegar is poured in, and the bung
closed and the barrel allowed to stand until It's
sides become thoroughly saturated with the
vinegar. This requires from one to three days.
After this preparation it is filled about one
third with cider vinegar and two gallons of
cider. Every eighth day thereafter two gal
Ions of cider are added until the barrel is two
thirds full In fourteen days after the last two
gallons are added the whole will have turned
into vinegar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

TAR FOR WARTs.--A farmer. writing to an
exchange. says: II had u mare some years
ago that had large wart on her side, where
the harness rubbed and kept it sore In sum.
mer the flies made 1t worse. To prevent this
l put on good daub of tar, and in few weeks
the wart WAS killed and disappeared. l have
freQuently tried it since on cattle and horses
and seldom had an occasion to use u second
application The remedy is simple and ef
feCtual
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20
FARM AND GARDEN.

Onions are hest kept in well.ventiateti
building secured from moisture, stored on
shelves or racks not too close together, and
kept rs near AS possible at freezing point.
Slight freezing does not hurt them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

The only proper thing to do with horse
that has HE CHAMBERS is to shoot him. He
can t he cured, and he Is certainly spreading
the disease among horses and even men. In
some countries 1t is unlawful to drive CLAN
dercd horse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

Bran of all sorts is good for young animals,
as it makes muscle; but meal is hest for cows,
for il makes fat. But do not ieed meal alone.
Sameness in diet for man or beast is unhealthy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

FREEZING AND TmAwING-"It is not SO
much the Jumping rs the striking which
hurts" So with II tender plant, it is not so
much the freezing as the thawing that Injuries
When plant freezes, the water of the sap sep
arates from the thick material, often running
out into the spaces between the cells. If the
thawing is slow, the water will return into the
cells aud the plant will often sustain little or
no injury, while If the thawing is rapid the
return and adjustment is not brought about
and the part or whole plant dies. Ii a plant
is frozen it should he "thawed out" slowly and
with great care ny keeping it "A little above the
freezing point This is an important fact, and
may save many valuable plants. Ariculturist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

A manure-pit for winter can be made in
slopping ground by digging out floor which
shall slope back, and cementng the bottom
and sides. If too late this fall to cement, IA
substitute may be made for the floor by spread.
ing deep layer OF leaves, soil from woodlands,
swamp muck, chat from the threshing. ma
chine, sawdust, or any other coarse absorbent
material, in the bottom as u foundation for the
heap. AS the manure Is wheeled from the
stables into this pit, to prevent freezing in cold
weather some coarse litter may be scattered
over the heap. which can be thrown on one
side and replaced after every addition. 1t is
important to keep up an active heat, and If the
heap is in danger of becoming too dry for want
of sufficient liquid matter, "a few barrels of
water may be hauled and thrown upon it oc.
Casionally.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

mess, lmpotcncy. ana y
az Mental Anxiety,
Loss of Memory, Pains
In Back or Side. and
diseases that lead TO
Consumption, lnsani'
~ and an early grave.
Full particulars In our
Pamphlets. witch we
desire 70 send free 10
any address. Price
Specific, II per pack
age. Tonic, 30 cts, or
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

six packages OF each for 81 so Xdrcss an orders 90
SIMPSON MEDICINE CO., BOX 1871. Buffalo, n. Y. Tit
SPECIFIC and Tonic Medicine is the result OF many years
study and Is being used with wonderful, Money re
funded when satisfaction is not given Sold in OTTAWA by
T.. Y. GRlGGS. Morrison, Pumnler Co., Whse
sale Agents. Chicago. hars9-eow
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20
HAisfellaneans.
Nervous suAsrers-Dr. J. B. simpsons spe'
ciAc and Tonic Medicine-The Great
European Remedy.

1t IL positive cure for Spermatorrhca seminal weak
ness Impotcncy all diseases resulting from Sell Ab1se
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-12-20

All kinds of school stationery, books, straps
bags, &c, st 0sman o Hspman's
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-04-17

A remarkable instance of the increase
in the fisheries Of a region, from agencies
only indirectly those Of man, has lately
been brought to light on the coast Of
France. A vessel loaded with so-called
Portuguese oysters was wrecked six or
seven years ago on the sand bar, at the
mouth of the river Gironde, and its con-
tents were scattered in the water. They
seemed to find it suitable abode, as it
has recently been ascertained that they
have multiplied to an extraordinary de-
gree All the rocks along the coast for
twenty-four miles are covered with oys-
ters, Of which 100000 were gathered
in 1875, sO,OOO,OOO in 1876, and $780,
900, 900 in 1877. Of these the green
ones bring readily fifteen cents per
dozen, by the Wholesale in Paris, while
white oysters from the same place are
worth two or three times as much.