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AT the conclusion of this address the
owner of the animal came forward and
apeogized ier the rude manner and harsh
expressions Used by his mule toward the
very large and respectable audience oi
adopted ellow-citizens- ladies and
gentlemen. He thanked them on beha II
of his long-eared property for their in
diligence of his plain talk, reminding
them that freedom Of speech within the
bounds of license was one of the buwarks
of American liberty. He also advised
the audience that the mule did not COM
prehend within the criticism any order
loving and law-abiding citizens, of either
foreign or native birth. and did not ex-
empt from caustic denuneiation any
idle, good for-nothing, worthless human
ass, whether native or foreign born; that
his mule, having retired from politics,
did not desire their votes, nor require any
of their small advertisements for his
support.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-04-05

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to prison for four months, at hard la
Dor, for neglecting is attend to sick
child when summoned, although he
contented that the case was not repre-
sented to him Of urgent, and furnished
evidence that the child's life could not
have been saved IL he had promptly
attended it.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-04-05

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out hunting lately, was seized with
"buck ague" at the sight of the noble
deer. He lowered his rife, shut both
eyes, fred, and-soon after was fined
S35 to pay for dead jackass.
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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
A Fly Story.

The Anderson, S. c., Journal,
says: We arc informed on the most
reliable authority Of the following re.
markable incident: Last week little
white girl, living with Mrs. Joe. Ne
Vile, of Walhalla, felt a disagreeable
buzzing in her ear, when Mrs. Neville
undertook 10 relieve it by pouring in
a few drops Of sweet oil. When this
was done common house fy made its
appearance from the orifice of the ear
and it was followed by others until
sixty.four came out by actual count.
Being covered with oil, the flies were
assisted out with q feather, but how
came them there is the question.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
The Hood ORPHANS.

The Columbus Enquirer sees it
stated that the children of Gen. Jo-
seph Wheeler, in North Alabama, are
preparing an extra fine bale Of cotton,
which will be sent to New York to
be sold for the benefit Of General
Hoods orphans. Brass ties and
heavy cotton duck have been ordered
from Nashville to put it up with.
This is n generous expression of sym.
pathy, and just such one as might
have been expected from children
whose father was as true and brave
rs theirs, and who was II friend and
comrade of the gallant Hood.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
The Family Circle.

If there is any bond in life that
ought TO be sacrcdly guarded from
everything that can put it in peril, it
is that which unites the members of
a family. If there be spot upon
earth from which strife should be
banished, it is the fireside. There
contrc the fondest hopes and the ten
derest affections.
How lovely the spectacle presented
by that family which is governed by
the right spirit! Each strives 10
avoid giving offence, and is studious-
~ considerate of the others happi-
ness. Sweet, loving dispositions are
cultivated by all and each tries to
surpass the other in his efforts for
the common harmony. Each heart
glows with love aud the bencdiction
Of heavenly peace seems to abide
upon that dwelling with such power
that no black fiend of passion can
rear his head within it.
Who would not realize this lovely
picture? It may he realized by all
who will employ the appointed means.
Let the precepts Of the Gospel be ap.
piled as they are designed to be, and
they will be found to shed holy
charm upon the family circle, and
make it what God designed it should
be, the most heaven.lke scene on
earth.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Our Jury System.

The grand jury of Fairfield County,
in its report to the Circuit Court, has
this to say about the present system
Of trial by jury: "We honestly be-
lieye that new law is now needed.
Under the present system one william
upon a jury is equal TO eleven honest
men, and may in all cases even of
the most flagrant nature. defeat the
ends of Justice and run the county to
endless expense by making mistrials
from term TO term. II sixteen jurors
were drawn, with twelve to agree,
the difficulty might be remedcd, and
without some change we fear that
trial by jury, as at present practiced,
although the boastcd bulwark Of civ
ilization, will be brought into ridi-
cule." This relates to n matter OF
very great concern to the people al
large, and tue change herein suggest
ed is Of no small Importance. 1t
would completely rcvolutionize the
old method of trial by jury, which we
have been taught to believe from
time out Of mind is the great bulwark
of civilization, and the question arises
would the defect OF the present sys.
tenn he remedied by The contemplated
change? This is question which
we will refer to the calm judgmcn,
and careful consideration OF our Leg.
isiature.-Geo7yeto1Un Times and Co.
| met.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Revenge Is Sweet.

A strange and terrible revenge was
recently taken by discarded lover
in Indiana. He was about thirty
years of age, and had been indnstri-
ously courting n girl of fifteen, but
when he came to pop the question he
was contemptuously rejected, the girl
saying that he was old enough to be
her father. Upon that hint lie acted,
for the girls mother was a buxom
widow Of only thirty-five, and lie
speedily transferred his court to her.
Their marriage soon followed, and
now the younger lady finds that her
ex-lover is her stcp-father. She
thought it was funny until the couple
returned from their wedding tour,
and then the newly-made stepfather
said to her: "My daughter, you ale
too fond of beauN. Nice young men,
ice-cream and buggy rides arc not
proper luXuries for little girl like
you. I am old enough to be your
father, and, what's more, I am. Go
up stairs, take off that there silk
dress, get ready for school, and don't
let me hear beax or buggy, ice
cream or nice young man from you
for at least three years." And now
that young lady is retired in calico
and study, vainly repcnting her rash
ness, and finding out by dire expert
cncc that a lover scorned can be ones
worst enemy, especially when he be-
comes step father.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Faithful.

In the list Of deaths from yellow
fever ut Memphis, are the names OF
T.. Il. Marshall and Mrs. Jane Marsh.
all, his wife. The circumstances at
tending their death form one of the
most singular incidents of the cpidem-
ic. They were both taken down about
the same time, and died within a
half hour Of each other. During their
illness they refused admission to the
doctors and nurses sent them, and
took no medicine at all. They we're
prepared COR burial at the same time,
and borne to their last resting place
together. The funeral presented a
spectacle that would have touched
tile most callous observer. The pro-
cession consisted of the two hearses
and an empty carriage following.
There was not siugle mourner-no
one to shed a tear over the two who
had loved each other SO we'll that
death had no terrors for them if thew
could die together. Hand in hand
they had trod the pathway of welded
life; and then passed Through the
dark gate to that beyond which no
man knows"
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Second Marriages.

The subject of step-mothers having
provoked many illusions from the
members Of the Household" in the
Detroit Free Press, one of the writer's
sums up the questions rs follows /:
"As ruie, second marriages are as
happy rs first. AS rule, second
wives arc far better than first wives,
and in support Of my views, give the
following reasons: Second marriages
are made with more care for the po-
sition and relation to be occupied
than the first and although the love
may not be SO ardent, the tenderness,
care and consideration arc greater.
Many young man, for his wife, ,marr;-
ed pretty face, beautiful dancer, and
found to his sorrow that that was all
he had married, except, perhaps, al
invalid; or worse, incompetent, or
worse still, n vain, insolent creature
for wife. But in second marriage
these things are looked after, conse-
quently are more suitable, more har-
monious, and fewer divorces or fami-
ly quarrcls. Second wives fare bet
ter than first. A man who has lost
good wife will be altogether more
careful and considerate of q second.
The time spent in caring for the
sick the death the sorrow the time
for reflection, all have q tendency 10
mako the heart more tender and con-
siderate for second wife.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
A Model Rat Killer,

One day tramp walked into n
barroom out West, and, representing
himself as the champion rat-killer Of
the States, told the proprietrcss that,
iE consideration of good dinner, he
would destroy every rat upon the
premises. TO this she readily con-
sented, Us the house was indeed ter
ribly infested with the vermin. The
tramp was marshaled into the dining
room and enough eatables were set
before him for three ordinary men,
which he went through IN double
quick time he then smackcd his lips
and called for something to drink TO
wash the fool down. The landladv
gave him flask of "old rye" and by
the time that was gone he declared
himself satisfied and said: "Now,
then, clear the room Of everything,
get me club, and l am ready for
business" Curious TO know how he
was going 10 proceed, and chuck.ing
TO herself as she thought how cheaply
she was getting rid of the rats, she
soon placed club in his hands. He
rolled up his sleeves, rubbed his
hands together, and, holding the club
alott, yelled: "Now, then, old wo.
man, trot out your rats; feel like
annihilating a couple Of thousand oil
them II
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
The Courtship of BIanuui.

The courtship and marriage of NJ /.
Blanqui, the French revolutionist, are
SAID to have been very romantic.
When only nineteen lie became tu-
tor in an aristocratic family living
near Toulouse. He fell in love with
a young lady also residing in the cha
teau, but she was wealthy and he did
not venture to disclose his devotion.
For six years he remained silent,
when Mt last she discovered his feel
ing, and, returning it, became his
wife. Six years afterwards she died {.
Blanqui still wears mourning for her.
In 1S49, at the Radical club lie pre-
sided over, lie never took off the
black gloves lie habitually wore.
These produced curious effect when
he used gestures to emphasize any
remarks he made in his somewhat
shrill voice. These gloves are of a
peculiar make, and come high up the
wrist like those of lady. The rea-
son for this sipgularity is that the de-
termined conspirator still wears on
his wrist the bracelet of her he loved
and still mourns.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Stop My Paper.

Some people think that the way to
make an editor view matters as thew
do, and force him into measures when
things don't suit him, is to order him
IN most peremptory manner to
"stop my paper!' 1t invariably fol-
lows also, that such men, after dis
continuing their subscription, 60
about the streets and predict all
sorts Of calamities to befall the pa
per. sit can't livc," and such like
expressions. But we have a conso-
lation. In case Of this kind-and
we can call upon the fraternity for
corroboration Of what we assert the
editor, no matter how mnch he NAV
be abused, almost always lives to at
tend the funeral and writes the obitu-
ary of all such people. Those who
think they can control newspapers for
only few dollars year, take warn
ing.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Joining Her Betrothed in Death.

ClNcINNATI, Oct. 6.-Miss Lille
George, pupil of the Cincinnati
College of Music, Is years of age,
whose home is at Bonapartc, Iowa,
was engaged TO be married to Mr..
Fred. M. Fcrriman. At l a. NJ. on
Sunday he was taken with corgcstive
chills, and died at 10 p- IN. Miss
George attended him faithfully during
his illness, and before he died she
said: "Good-bre, we will not be
separated long" Yesterday fore
noon, at her boarding house, 311
West Fourth street, she placed the
muzzle of pistol over her left breast
and fired. There is very little hope
of her recovery.-N. Y. San.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Fear Not.

Last night, while sailing on the sea,
The tender moon looked down on me.
And seemed to write upon the tide
This legend strange, In letters wide:
"'rho' storms be rude, fear not. tear not,
For God hath never yet forgot"
A storm came down. and reckless bore
Our groaning bark from shore TO shore.
Ere long, upon the inky main.
That same sweet legend shone again:
Tho storms he rude, fear not. fear not.
For God hath never yet forgot"
So tho my soul be troubled now,
And tempest bid my courage bow,
Still Will chant the sky-born hymn
| read upon the waters dim:
Tho storms be rude. fear not. fear not
For God hath never yet forgot"
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Origin of Dixie.

The Baltimore Gazette says: :: Some
years ago, long before the war a.veryi
musical family by the name ofDixie..
lived in Worcester, Mass. Ono of
the brothers, Walston Dixie, we be- !
lieve, decided to apply his talenss>in
the negro minstrclsy line, and soon,
the famous Dixie MINISTRIES weret
known from one end Of the country.
to the other. This same foundeEsoff
the troupe wrote the cele6raRsseeeeffA
song, "Dixie's Land" which ATTAIN
ed such great popularity. 1t waas
verify the land for him, as lie found
in the Southerne States the germs of
the quaint negro songs, which lie
brushed up and placed in his pro-
gramme. The South adopted the
song md hence allowed this gifted
minstrel Of Massachusetts to give
that section Of the country n new
name, which will always stick
Many Songs were adopted and sec-
tionalized in this way. Our own
"1ankee Doodle" was written by an
Englishman rs satire, but our an
esctors picked it up and gave it
home.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17

In the neighborhood where ! once
lived man and his wife we're almost
constantly quarreling. During their
quarrels an only child was generally
present, and Of course had got many
This fathers expressions. One day
when the boy had been doing some.
thing wrong, the mother, intending to
chastisc him called him and said
"Come here, sir; what did you do that
for" The boy complacen,ly folding
his arms and initiating lis fathers
manner replied: "Sce here, madam
don't wish to have any words with
you!"
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
The Old Folks.

DO young people ever think they
will be old; they will soon feel that
the grasshopper is burden and fear
is in the way? Only few short
years ago that aged man and feeble
woman were young, strong and
full of life; their loving hearts were
gushing with tenderness and care for
the little ones who now stand in their
places. Do not jostle that aged
couple out of your pathway, but rath.
er lift them with tender care over the
rough, declining road. You may
have forgotten how they kept your
tender feet from stumbling, and with
care they watched your advancing
steps. But they have not forgotten,
and the time will come when you will
be folcibly reminded Of it, by the
love you have for your own little ones.
Will they hand you the same bitter
cup to drink that you put out for that
aged father and stricken mother
Verify, "wilh what measure yc mcte,
it shall be measured to you again"
Think of the anxious days and nights
your mother has watched by you,
sick bed ; remember her loving care ;
her patience and long suffering will,
your fretfulness, and then let tho
blush Of shame dye your brow, that
you should be impatient or unkind to
her now that she is old. Old folks
are such trial Yes, they know it
they feel it and so will you he sncl
trial to your children in the days
that will surely come aye, and you
will remember, too!
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Lost Thinus.

There are great many things lost
that are found again, and a great
many things that are lost and never
found. There are regulations lost
which cannot be regaincd there are
hopes lost, which come not back
again there are joys and friendships
lost there are thoughts and talents
lost which are never found. Every
man has at some time lost something
which he would give the world, if it
were his, TO recover. 1t may have
been but a single pearl from the
thread Of friendship, or a mere hope
Of his soul, but it was previously
dear to him, md life iB sad and dark
without it. The smallest things are
oftentimes the dearest to the heart of
man, as for INSTANCE q little wife, a
little home, etc. What wonder then
that when they arc possessed nothing
could induce him to give them up.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17

A bold, bad burglar recently broke
into the house of an editor in the
watches of the night. The editor
awakened and questioned the intrud-
er: "What do you want here? What
look you for2" Said the burglar,
gruflly, "Money." "Hold on min
ute," 1uoth the editor, "ana I will
help you; I've been looking myself
for ten years, but perhaps the two Of
US may hayf better luck" Then was
the burglar much disgusted, hut the
editor called it a joke and insisted
that the burglar ought to set 'em up.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
An Enquiry Answered.

Editor Oraa,geJurg Democrat:
/ see in the Times Of last week
an inquiry from "a Forlcr," want
ing to know why it is that the Barn
well and Colleton boys all come to
Orangeburg for wives, while none of
the Orangeburg boys ever go to
Bernwell or Colleton in search, of
better halves. In reply will state,
for the benefit of "a Forker," that
he is not posted and knows nothing
of that which lie writes. know one
family Of seven sons, four Of whom
got wives in Barnwell County, and
one more of the same family that will
soon do likewise. Now, "Forker," /
can tell you why the boys in Barn
well come to Orangcburg for wives.
They know that prophet is not with
out honor save in his own country.
1t is not because Barnwell has no
pretty girls in her territory. ! think
"Forker" had better get the position
of census-taker and in that way he
could investigate the matter, and he
will find to his surprise that ten times
as many boys go to Barnwell for
wives rs come TO Oiangeburg from
Barnwell, and the reason is simply
this, the Orangeburg boys are SO,
good looking that the Barnwell bows
don't stand any chance when we put
i'll an appearance, but we can 20 any
where and "hold the fort" Don't bo
alarmed, "Forker," if you ara q. true.
son of old Orangeburg's soil,you are
safe at home and the BarnwalI,boys
won't hurt you. If one Of them has,
taken your sweetheart, it is your. own.
fault. Rctaliate-go over andicourt
some Barnwell girl and if you are
worthy Of good wife you wlllget it,.
ANOTHER FoRnEIs.
FORK EDlsTo, Oct. 7;h, 1879
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17

A Poison LABEL.-A man in Lon
don the other day died from fright at
the sight of poison label on q bottle
from which he had just taken dose
of medicine. His male friends, taking
warning from bis sad fate, have put a
"whiskcy" liable on all their medicine
bottles, and now drink and drink
with out experiencing the least fright,
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Live for Something.
JOHN JOEL.

Thousands of men breathe, move
and live-pass off the stage Of life
ard are heard of no more. Why
They did not particle of good in
this world, and none we're blessed by
them none could point to them as the
instrument of their redemption not
n line they wrote, not a word they
spoke could be recalled and so they
pcrished, their light went out IN dark
ness, they were not remembered more
than the insects of yesterday. Will
you 1.-Two and die, o men immortal ?
Live for something. DO good, and
leave behind you monument Of yir-
tue that the storms of time can never
destroy. Write your name by kind
ness, love and mercy, upon the hearts
OF the thousands you come in contact
with year by year, and you will never
be forgotten. No! your name, your
deeds, will be as legible on the hearts
you leave behind, rs the stars on the
brow of evening. Good dcods will
shine as brightly on the earth as the
stars of heaven.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-10-17
Items of Thought.
POPLAR. S. c.. OcE IS, 1877!


Editor OrangeJu1y Democrat:
How inactive and unenthusiastic
everything seems without cha nge
Earth itself, with all her grandeur
and beauty Of seasons, all her varied
aspects Of land and water, would
without change lose muny pa ssionatc
admirers. While music, that angelic
soul enchanting art, would become
one long, dull, routine OF exercise.
Our lives need ohanges-we are not
contented with the same monotonous
existence, and unsaLislied natures
long for something-and often not
knowing what that something is-on-
ly change,
The youths of our day are not
contcnted to be always The same !;
they look forward TO manhood and
womanhood. Tho middle.agcd arc
consoling memory with rcminis-
oenccs OF their past lives, but looking
forward to that change of years,
which is fast approaching. The old
look back on their past existence as
a vast scene spread out before them,
and themselves the chief actors on
the stage of life. Are they content
ed? Ask them individually. Here's
the father, who has been supporting
a family for years, ploughing The
same fields, sowing the same ccrials,
and been using the same prayer in
his family since he felt it his family,
since lie felt it his conscientious
duty; if he needs change? Turn TO
the mother, who has been faithful
and consideratc to fault, whose
carcworn countenance, pressionlcss
eyes, and with slow, soft, tread, if
she too, needs change? Ask the
phyeician, who knows time rs be-
longing to him exclusively, if he
wants change. Why do editors cm
ploy their precious moments in look
ing over various exchanges? Because
they wish to select such articles, as
will best suit their subscrih-
ers-and also, to permanently
secure that interest, which only n
change Of sentiment can obtain. If
We had only perpetual moonlight
nights, poets and authors.; bellies and
beauX, would not rave so much
about he soft and besatiS.l radiance.
Truly, life may be rigl.ey compared
to the tide. Every one has atoms OF
pleasure and happiness, but there is
an ebb and flow Of all earthly joys
and griefs. How unuttcrably sad
must be the life Of the unloved and
how cherries is life, without sympa-
thy! l quote few lines, which are
so simple, though so beautiful, That
they cannot fail TO be admired and
appreciated:
Life! we have been long together.
Through pleasant and through cloudy
weatheI:
lis hard to part when friends are dear,
Perhaps twill cost II sigh, Il tear;
Then steal away; give little warming;
Choose thine own time,
Say not goodnight! but in some brig liter
cline,
Bid me, good morning.
JonN JOEL.