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The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28
back!,l, Let me and my children ge
down together to the grave, but, Oh,

back!l Let me and my children 60
down together to the grave, but, Oh,
for Heavens sake rsaYe1the honor OF
yoilr ,nhmelh And here I am, gentle
men, not brought here by military
power, but in obedience to the CON-
mand Of Mary, to abide the sentence
Of your ltourt!" ~ . - 90 80
Every officer of that court, martial
felt the force of prisoners words.
Before them stood, in q beatifc Wis.
ion, the eloquent pleader for hus-
bands aad fathers wrongs but they
had been trained by their leader,
Robert e. Lee, to tread the path Of
duty though the lightning fash
seorched the ground beneath their
feet, and each in his turn pronounced
the vcrdict-guilty. Fortunately for
humanity, fortunately for the Con-
1ederacy, the proceedings of the court
were reviewed by the commanding
General, and upon the record was
written:
HEADQUARTERS A. N. Y.
The finding Of the court is approx
ed. The prisoner is pardoned and
will report to his company.
X. =. LEE, Gen.
During the second BATTLE Of Cold
Harbor, when shot and shell were
falling 'like torrents from the noun
tain cloud my attention was directed
TO the fact that one Of our batteries
was being silenced by the concentra-
ted fire of the enemy. hurried, and
when l reached the battery every
gun, with one exception, had been
dismantled,; and by it. stood solitary
Confederate soldier, with blood
streaming from his side. AS lie rec
ognized me, he elevated his voice and
said: General, I have one shell
left. Telirme, haverI saved the hon
or of Mary and Lucy!" I raised my
hat. Once more q Confederate shell
went crashing through the ranks of
the enemy, and the hero sank by his
gun to rise no ,more." .t. re-
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28
Long Engagements.

There is a great deal to be said
against long engagements, particular
ly by the lady interested, as it is, she
who must bear7aH.the small annoy
ances caused by gossiping friends.
"Why doesn't John marry Sarah 2"
asks Mrs. Grundy. "TAey'ye been
engaged these five years. EvidenLly
hes in no hurry to give up his freed
om." These and other remarks come
to Sarah's ears, and she finds her
position trying one. Indeed, many
of the difficulties and quarrels of low
ers are the results of protracted be-
trothal. The state of the engaged
can never be thoroughly satisfactory
to them. They are kept in an exact
ing mood, which often breeds un.
founded jealonsies, They enjoy the
bliss Of loving and being loved, yet
they are not quite sure it is going to
last: Somebody else may come along
and capture the heart they SO highly
prize. Therefore, engaged people
arc apt to exchange their VOWS fire.
quently, both for the pleasure Of lis
tening to what they know and to
gain new assurances that they are
first in each others affections and
immovably fixed there. This reriod
Of JOY and trial may be extended for
reasonable time-~for months, and
even year or two-but after that
there is the danger of q break in the
engagement which nay be beyond
healing. It is best for all parties
concerned that. marriage sh6uld fol-
low an engagement without delay.
But if for any good reason an early
marriage is not practicable, engaged
people must he very patient with
each other. If they ore too exacting,
and so much preoccupied with their
sentiments that they neglect their
ordinary duties, they are apt to get
into morbid state, which will result
in the estrangement. A long en-
gagement, to reach happy ending,
must flow on in n peaceful course.
Numerous quarrels will finally sepa-
rate the most tender of lovers.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28
Wofford ColIeqe.

, In pursuance of a call published in
the county papers; public meeting
was held in the Courthouse ON We'd:
nesday 18th March, inst, to devise
wars and means for putting the bull
,dinge of Wofford College in thorough
repair for next Commencement, the
25th Anniversary of the Institution.
On motion Of Maj. D. r. Duncan,
Maj. John Earle Bomar was elected
Chairman and L. Stobo Farrpw, Sec
retary.
The Chairman explained the object
of the meeting and short speeches
were made by Prof. w. W. Duncan,
j. B. Cleveland, Esq, and Capt. j.
w. Carlisle, urging the necessity OF
the repairs and advocating subscrip-
tions for that purpose. After which
subscriptions were called 70: and
S30R subscribed by those present at
the meeting.
Mr.. w. X. Blake moved that a
committee Of five be appointed to
wait on the citizens Of the town and
solicit subscriptions, which was
adopted. Tie Chair appointed on
said committee, Messrs. w. X. Blake,
A. A. Foster, Charles Petty, j. A.
Henneman, and w. I. Harris.
On motion Of DR.. Il. nj. Smith, the
Chair was authorized to appoint
Committees of three in each township
in the county to solicit subscriptions.
-Spartanbury Herald.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28
Revising the English Bible.

=
The revision Of the English (Kipg
James Bible, now in the tenth yeas
of it's progress, has been termed "the
great work Of the century"-whether
appropriate or not remains 10, be seen.
Two years more will be required to,
finish the task, when the new version
will be submitted to the world, and be
subjected to criticism. From the be-
ginning, in 1870, the English Church
and the great universities gave their
ripest scholars TO. the task, and the
American talent, cooperating with
.hem, was selected with equal care.
The commission have worked with
entire harmony, and tie proposed
changes are only adopted. after Q fill
consultation, and substantially
unanimous agreement. The members
have pledged their honor to reveal no
part TO the public Until the whole
work is completed and published.
German scholars are at tho same time
at work upon the rerisiou Of I.utller's
Bible, and the German and English
revsers arc in complete accord, But
great as the authority is with which
the revised work will be placed before
the world, it would be assuming too
mhSh to say that it will be adopted
without question. There are good
many Conservative people who will
still be inclined to cherish among
their treasured household gods the
family Bible of the fatherss~ !;
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What a Carolinian DID in Texas.
VANcE's FERRY, S. c., March .18.


Editors Orangeburg Democrats, ul, .
Allow me to make o little correc:
tion in the article in your last paper
in regard to DR.. H. j. Avinger, of
Avinger, Texas. He left the town
Of Orangeburg on the morning Of the
22nd of January, 1855, and arrived
in Texas and located for the practice
of medicine on the 9th of FEBRUARY,
1856, in Cass County. Two years
afLerward he returned to South Caro-,
lima and married Miss Martha Hook
CT, and returned to Texas in. May,
1857. a short time after his retnrn.
to Texas, he bought o tractlof unim-
proved land, abont,:one and q half
miles from where he Grst iooataa.
He improved it in 1858 and moved
On it, and is living on the samh' place
yet, having never moved but the one
time. He practiced medicine for
seventeen years, in tho mean time
.commenced to merchandise, and! buy4
ing up small and well improved farms,
in al of which he was very fortunate
and soon accumulated handsome
fortune around him. InIS72 he was
the nominee Of the Democratic party
in the. 9th Senatorial districtycom.
posed of Marion, Cass, and Bowie
counties, for State Senator. At that
time the State was in the clutches of
the Radical party, and they were un-
willing to surrender, hut were beaten
by the Democrats for the first time
after the war, and the State passed
into the hands of the the Democratic
party after.a desperate struggle Ho
was one of the thirteen Senators that
the Radicals tried to aSpel in order
to retain control Of the State, but
were unsuccessful. In 1876 a Rail-
road was built by his place he made
a donation Of 81 1000 to the Road, he
secured the depot . on his place and
near his residence, einpe which time
he has made considerable improve
ment, and has built with his iown
means alone q neat little village and
owns the whole town. Besides val
liable lot and building in Sulphur
Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, and
bank stock in the National Bank of
Jefferson. He left South Carolina
with S132 in his pocket and owed
$3.50 borrowed money, which was
used to complete his medical cduca-
.tion, which was paid out of his
first earnings in Texas. The above
is short statement of what has been
done by DR.. H. j. Ayineer, one OF
Orangeburg's sons and true patriot
Of old Carolina. m D.
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The whipping post, as punish
ment for petty offences, is demanded
by some Of the Texas papers. One
case is mentioned in which q negro
was indicted for stealing box of
sardines, valued at fifteen cents. It
coat the county one thousand dollars
to send him to the peniteptiary.
Such costly punishments are little
too much for the Texans and they
think a liberal application of the lash
would control these petty criminals.
We agree with Texas papers.
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Rail Road Men VS.. Printers.
UPREN ORANGEBURa, March Us.


Editors 0fange9Arg Deassioc,fatti' i'''. - -
+ In your issue Of the 14th instant
you hit the employees Of the Sputh
Carolina Rail Road some hard blows ;
rating them next to,Hsalt water tars"
for. swearingI and drinking. Now,
Messrs. Editors, I think you do an
Injustice, II is customary to belieye
that "tar",is generally an abandon
ed character and not 1T tof Society fot
anything, else, except his calling, all
Of which Ebelieve to, be trne; but as
TO- the employees of the South Caro-
lima Rail Road must. materially diff
fer with you., They are, as aaclass,
an honorable, Industrious. and busi;
ness set of men, connected with the
best families Of our Slate.."' Molenvar
those who occupy: positions Of trust,
have risen to them on their merits
As to their. imtempeEpnee T will
wager that'the employees of the road
are as temperate as any class Of la
boring menih the county, and 1 be.
lieve, numbers considered, more SO
than: will be: :fGahi in che newspaper
fraternity. How often do you see
drunken rail road man that would not
be- drunk anywhere else had he. the
means? How often do you hear Of a.
drunken engineer OF conductor ditch
ing HE train Or colliding it with
anothor train? How often do You:
know of an employee of the South
Carolina Rail Road being dismissed
on account Of their. intcmperance?
True it is that most rail road lnei In
dulge to some extent, and there must
in reason be some excuse for them,
working in their various capacities
all times of day and night, and in all
kinds of weather. The. same excuse
will apply to your profession, who
frequently, work ..''till the wee sma'
hours" Besides this, my dear sirs,
7 can point you to" great many Of
the employees-=from track hands to:
cohductorsF7--:who are totalabatainers
from. the poison. Several of, whom
reside in your town. I think you
should feel convinced that you have
done an Injustice to the! rail road
class. Offcourse, Mr.. Fisher, or any
other head of q business as vast as
the South Carolina Rail Road, is not
expected to keep habitual drunkard
in his service.
You shit" 'em again about sswork-
ing awhile and fishing the balance of
the day." 1 can speak only person.
ally concerning this. But if the fish
will bite it is a temptation-enough
to tempt Mr.. Fisher himself-=he will
admit that.
agree with you that Mr.. Fisher
should observe, and caused to be OBJ
served, the Sabbath day. But this is
a question that will admit Of broad
argument. A great many contend
that it is right and a public necessity
to. run the passenger trains on tho
Sabbath. I am Of q different opinion.
Please don't despise the poor rail
road men, as they have hard enough
time without being pitched ipto by
the press, Au reyo;r,
SUBSCRIBER.
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A funny story is being related III
private circles Of young married
man who was going to Elizabeth, N.
j., on the evening Of a late masque-
rade ball "on business" and could
not, therefore, escort his wife to that
feslivity. The naughty fellew went
to the bali Of course, and airted des-
perrately with a lady in O white satin
domino and mask, followed her home,
and discovered the lady to be bis
mother-in-law. The joke ~as so good
that he could not help telling it, and
he says he "never we'll, hardly ever:
was so surprised in his life. y.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28
According to letters from the Cane

According to letters from the Cape,
"Cetcwoyo, the Zulu King, is as mer.
cilcss as he is bloodthirsty. have
known him to kill fifty women and
children TO feed his golden eagles. AS
brave as lion, he will fight until he
dies, and if he Only sees scratch on
one Of his warriors backs when they
return home he is put TO death, as
Cetewayo thinks he 'muat;have turned
from the enemy and thus received the
wound"
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28

them. As for myself I prefer the
former arrangement, and sincerely
trust we echo the sentiments Of the
supporters, executors and maintain
tniners of the constitution and by.
laws of this city. HIPPocRArEs.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28

A ship lately took to Africa eight
hundred gallons of rum and one mis-
sionary. The proportion Of gum to
missionary seems rather large, but
tho Hottentots probably know what
they are about.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28

Judge Kershaw, in his charge to n
jury in Greenville court, said: When
he was young man It was considered
cowardly TO carry concealed weapons.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28

Each leaf has colony of insects
grazing on it like cows in meadow.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28

THO Atlanta cqpstitu.ioni says that s
Redpath and, other apostles, iholad- =
ing the Hon. ELI Perkins, ares ID besS
engaged ii composing bible for use 7
among Republicans Tho object :
this is to' get q version Of TIP ,ia
c0p!mm1andments p! that will pc 9 lsatisfac.
tory to the members Of the party "a
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-28

4 The farmer should take everyaad Z
vantage of the weather, and let ma
ture do all she will for him.
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The Creed for n Farmer.

The agriculturists Of Canada met in con-
vention not long ago and adopted Tor them
selves the following creed:
We believe in small farms and thorough
cultivation. .s.i =.
We believe the earth loves to eat as we'll
as the owner, and ought, therefore, to he
well manured. ...t..t
We believe in going to the bottom OF
things, and, therefore, in deep plowinG,
and enough of it. All the better il it be a
subsoll plow. -'. ~ ..@"
We believe in large crops which leave
land better than they found it, making both
the farm and farmer rich at once.
We believe that every farmer should own
a good farm. -;
We believe that the fertilizer OF any soil
is spirit of industry, enterprise, ana In
telligcnce; without these, lime, gypsum,
and guano will be Of little use. "
We believe in good fences, good farm
houses, good orchards, and good children
enough to gather the fruit.
We believe in a clean kitchen, a neat wife
in If, clean cupboard, dairy, and clear
conscience:
We believe that to ask mans advice is
not STOPPING, but Of much benefit.
We believe that to keep place Tor every
thing, and everything in its place, saves
many a step, and is pretty sure to lead to
good tools and keeping them in order. :,
We believe that kindness to stock, ike
good shelter, is a saving OF fodder.
We believe that it is good thing to
keep al eye on experiments, anu note ALL
good and bad. ;,
We believe that it is a good rule to sell
grain when it is ready.
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How y CassoposIs Girl Resented an
insult.
FCassopolis Democrat. ]

rCassopols Democrat.J -..,.
Sunday evening last Miss Florence Ora.
ham, young lady OF this village, about
twenty years Of ace, was taking horseback
ride, and when about mile and half south
OF town TWO young bucks, William Miller
and Ruple, drove up, each In Il buggy,
whooping and hallooing like wild sayages,
soaring the horse Of the fair equestrian,
causing him to rear and plunge yio-
lently. In the intervals OF the rear
ing of the horse Miss Graham as
surcd the yahoos that il they would get out
OF their buggy she would dismount and
take pleasure in "thrashing the ground
with thcm." To this they returned ieers
and laughter and drove on. Soon after she
met Miller again, near the residence OF
Simon Stettiner, south OF town, who saw
and relates what followed. AS she met the
buggy she hastily diSmounted and un-
snapped the lines from the bride OF her as
sailant's horse, which thus freed from control
ran into fence corner, when young Miller
alishted. Miss Graham had followed closely,
and as he alighted received him warmly,
"cufing him to peal" " with her left hand
while holding her horse with her right, ad-
ministering at the same time sound maximS
on etiquette, and the proper way for young
gentlemen to behave themselves in the COM
pany OF ladies. Miller had a dYiving-whip
10 his hand, which the irate equestrian
wrenched from him, and, lashug him with
it, bade him depart; which be speedily did,
while she, remounting, rode VIGOROUSLY
into town. The next morning Miller, Sr,
came as IN envoy TO recover the whip,
which, en- his application, was'handed over
to him. a subscription was Immediately
started, and sum sufficient TO buy Miss
Graham dress was raised and handed to
her by admirers OF her pluck and scli-re-
}ioncp
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RrinSin. IL Meteor Home.
[Froln the Keokuk Gate City,


On MAY 10Th last a wonderful meteor fell
upon land owned by Colonel &. Fl. Perry,
OF this city, in Emmett county, Iowa. 1t
was seen to fall by q number OF people liv-
ing near by. 1t penetrated the hard earth
TO q depth Of fifteen feet 1t was dug out,
and quickly became the subject OF law
suit among the parties who recovered it.
AS natural phenomenon it Is perhaps
the most interesting Of any ever occurring
on the continent. The detonatlon was
heard one hundred miles in every direction.
It's weight is 431 pounds. 1t is peculiar in
its character, and OF rare type, known
among scientific men as Syssidores.
The meteor undoubtedly belongs to the
owner Of the soil upon which it fell. and
became part, natural gift, an accrction.
Mr.. Charles p. Blrge. OF this city, armed
with the necessary legal papers, quietly left
on Monday last for the scene OF action, and
is now on his return with the meteor.
OF course. until after the decision OF the
Court. we cannot say who is the owner
but it looks as though a;Keokuk man had
the inside track as usual. :.
Mr.. Birge deserves much credit for his
success in getting possession OF The prize,
and Colonel Perry is to be congratulated
upon the strong claim which he has TO its
ownership. The specimen will attract much
attention in the scientific world, as well as
among the curious generally, and its value
can hardly be estimated.
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!. Brief HcmS.-1he wife OF Rev. J. A. Les
ley, pastor OF Salem and Bethlehem Baptist
churches, in Chesterfield, is lying seriously
ill with typhoid-feyer at her residence, in the
county consequently Mr.. Lesley will be
unable to till his different appointments for
preaching.
The race for the Senate and House OF
Delegates from this district will not be as
exciting as was anticipated, judging from
present indications. 1t is conceded that
PowlIatan will furnish the senator and Man
chester the delegate.
Mr.. 4. G. Attki>son will decline a reclec-
ton to the Legislature, and John Z. Taylor,
Esq, is spoken OF as 4 candidate for that
office.
1t should have read in saturdays issue,
in the paragraph relating to the appoint
ments by the president OF the City Council
to take charge of the Ericsson levy, Messrs.
James III. Pcrdue, +. w. Wcsiger, and w.
II. Garnctt, not members OF the Council,
instead OF now members.
The Chesterfield County Court will con-
Yene to-day. The most important case on
docket for trial is that oil George Lewis (col-
ored), the alleged Midlothian murderer,
who will be tried by a negro jury.
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Didn't Saw Anything 10 Him.

Extract from woman's testimony in the
trial Of her husband for abusing her:
ssHe struck me in the face. didn't say
anything to him, but gave him good talk
ing to-"
The attorney scratched his chin moment,
and asked the woman If she would please
repeat her statement.
II say he struck me. didn't say any
thing to him, but gave him good talk
Again the attorney scratched bis chin,
but finally told the woman to 60 on ana
tell what else had happened.
"That same afternoon he struck me again.
I can stand great deal, and didn't say
word to him, but gave him a good talk
ing to-" Fl
The attorney thought long and deeply,
and then asked:
"Did he strike you the third time
eyes, sir; he did,"
"Did you say anything to him Z"
"No, SIR
"Not word?"
"Not word"
"Bnt perhaps you gave him good talk
ing to 2"
You can Just bet your life did"
The lawyer began to scratch his cnih
again, but the Judge dismissed the case
Cincinnati Enquirer. ,s.,.s :
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pIS,.NICS.
DRY isNstIss.
DRY isNstIs5.
NOTICE THE EENTRAUnDI,r 1nN I.ll
~ DECTIONS IN PRICES At
JULICS MEYERS,
COS BROAD ST EET.
PRICES MARKED WAY DOWN.

BLSTISGS! BUETINGS!
2Jr BRUcADE LACE BUSTINGS reduced 10
2Jr.:
zoe. IArE RtNTINGS reduced To 22Ec.:
- and 22k.c. ALI.-WOuL HtSIfNGS reduced to-
zoe; s
3Cc.:
BLACK SILK-AND.W0 Observation-Disclosures
III. .ACK-AND.WulTE PLAID GRESADIHE at
5oc. IIoTELE WIDTH FRENCH BUNTING re-
ducc,i 10 4Uc.:
MADRAS GiNGIIANS reduced 70 lc.:
WIDE IMITATION LINEN LAWNS ret'ucet I'd
100 pieces FIGURED NAINsooKs at &c. worth
FIGTKED DRESS.LINE at e}uc worth 1896;
Rest PAII FIC Lawns reduced I" q and llc.i
Rest CORDED Lawns reduce I" lD:.
20 pieces LINEN DRILL FOR men and boys "car
20 pieces 'FANCY-sTRrED LINEN DRILL at
13He.; - -,ro>,,.-,, cnr
On: c,lsbratcd SPOOH-DCSI ADi'o'ti.sah 'oiI-
SET reduced To 9nc. ...,..,, .o
soc. GENT ILEMEN'S UNLAUNDRlED 3Cc-
SHIRTS warranted Lineu Bosom and Cuts,
- and entirely finished. ut
.. JULIUS MEYERS,
l.-ecd GG3 .BrVrh street.
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~NOTION DEPARTMENT
COHEN BROTHERS

COHEN BROTHERS:
rolls Of TAPE for Sc; -
AGATE BUTTONS at SC. 4 card OF IL dozen;
uAlR-PINS. packages for &C.;
VEGETABLE lyOR BUTTONS at and &c.
dozen:
NEEDLES. papers for 5c.;
PURE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFSa at 5c.-senera
value keirg 81 Il dozen. All finer goods reduced
proportiouatlY:
Largcs. stock Of RIBBONS in the city at reduced
prices:
ljO pieces 5.IECu BLACK ALL-SlLkr SASH
RIBBONS theavy gros-grain) at 25c yard;
500 pieces vALENCIENNkS LACE-RUFFLlNG
s,i0c 4 piece Of 2 yards-valued at Sl'23;
. C2O pieces Of COLORED HAMBURG EMBROl-
Derry at 3Sc.a piece OF u yards. These goods
arg Of The LIST quality imported;
coo pieces CAsH'S COVENTRY RUFFLING In
all number from to at 35c. Il piece for the
choice; ;
LADIES THREAD GLOVES at 10c. a pair-ali
better qualities re1uccd.
This department lends
THOUSANDS OF OTHER GREAT INDUCE
MENTS
TOO numerous 10 mention. -- jy 1927