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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

A ministers aud iaymens' meeting
viii be he'd at Suaartown, beginning
Fridag before the 9Th SaRllly Of this
month. Delay in getting ont the
Minutes Of he last association renders
it necessary TO say IN advance that this
meeting viii be composed Of ordained
and licensed ministers, the members
or the executive beard Of domestic mis-
sions, aud sneh other lay delegate as
each church may select from its own
body These members are expected to
meet and eo-operate with the executive
board pf domestic missions. and also to
present to their respective churches
from time TO time the necessity Of con
tri ,uting to the support Of QUA mis-
sionary work.
The executive board 81 domestic
missions is composed OF the clerk or
clerk pro TEN # each church Of the
association, and brothers Wm. Il Har-
gyaFe, James N Dear and George w +
Richardson "A working quorum will
consist Of the last named brethren, with
the clerks Of SIQaFi0wn, Pleasant Hill,
Smyrna Shiloh. Palestine, Bethel No
i, and Providence churches or q nle-
iority thereof Place 81 meeting Sa-
gartown. Time: On or before the last
Isl day ia this mouth. II Is tosselect
IFS own chairman, secretary and treas
nrer, s p. READ.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16


he nth inst Gor steplieae, Of
Georgia, signed lie parllaa ii Edward
Cox vino killed Col. Robt. A. Aston
in March, 1879, and was sentenced to
the penitsntiisry for life. The petition
for tfe pardon WAS signea by Io1
members Of The Georgia house Of rep
resentatives, 80 state soaatsrs, and an
immense number ofpron.inent citizens.
Tie particulars Of the killing may not
81 fresh in lie minds Of some of our
readers, aud for their information we
give tile following;
The killing took place IN the treas
nry room Of the capitol building, aud
was attended by circumstances Of the
most sensational character. The quar-
rel grew out OF the convict lease qucs-
ton. Aston and Cox were both men
Of iron nerve, were armed for the oc-
easton, and, after fcw worde, began
firing upon each other. Several shots
were exchanged before Aston fell
mortally wounded. Ed Cox received
a terrible wound in the mouth, and
when the great crowd Of intensely ex-
cited citizens rnshed upon the scene
both men lay helpless and bleeding
upon tho floor
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

TINS important question came mp
before the Reichstag last week,
whether those persons living in tAc
conquered provinces Of Alsace and
Lorraine, who do not speak German,
shoald or should not be excluded
from the Landes- Auchuss or perma-
nent delegation of the conquered
pro%inces. Four-fifths Of the dele
cation can only speak French Two
hundred thousand people in Lorraine
know not word Of German. The
Reiclstag thinks it better to dis
franchise them than TO maintain any
sort of sentimental ties with France
During the debate her Won Bennig-
sen, leader Of the National Liberals,
made the statement that Germany
would yet have to fight AIsace and
Lorraine.--Erehange.
There is not much probability of
Germany fighting Alsace and Lor
rainc but intelligent Frenchmen are
unanimously Of The opinion that the
day is not very far distant when Ger
many will have difficulty" with
France. If she expects to retain pos,
session Of those two conquered PROV
inccs,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

On. ID. Il. BmB. of Austin, Texas,
saw his wife talking to W. A. Gray, of
Little Rock, Ark, on Friday last, in
Monterey, Mexico. Becoming enraged,
he drew his revolver and shot GRAY,
killing him. Je',lousy WAS the cause,
Democrat
That is the way the. first acconnt
came, but later adyices state that Gaay
was not killed, and his would.be mur-
derer had been arrested. The man
shot is said to be IN the last stages of
consumption, The lady in question is
said TO be beautiful and as virtuous a.
she is beautiful.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

REv G. NJ. RoaERs was in the city
yesterday lie removed his family
some two weeks since from this city
into their new home on the banks Of
the Nneees river, where, we are told,
they have an elegant residence =
Corpus Christi Free Press.
A Texas friend tells US that about
three years ago Rev, Mr. Rogers was
as poor as Church mouse" and
was preaching the Gospel on about
half pay, but he did.it we'll He WAS
widower and he married . rich
widow lady who owned "eattle On
Thousand hills in western Texas
Recently he was elected to the legis-
latnre. There are plenty of ways Of
becoming rich in Texas, and marry
ing = rich widow is one OF them.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

THE Tines-Denlocrat of Wednes-
day has a special dated at Dallas, but
il should have been San Antonio, from
which we take the following
"A number Of small teeth and mass
of human hair were found in tumor
WHICH nr. AdolPh lerff and DIR. Or
ueh,s, the Mexican consul. removed
from the breast Of woman last Sun
day. Tho teeth are hard aud white,
and that they are teeth, and human
teeth, there is no dodbt They were
growing in dense portion Of the
tnmor, and surrounding them were
long silken hair of a brownish color.
How they came in the woman's breast
is n mystery.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

A VERY ingenious ua!iot-boz, de,
signed to prevent baIIot-box stnfling
and other election frauds, was cxhib-
tied on Tuesday last in the room Of
the house committee on. elections. Tie
members representing constituencies
where ballot box stutfing is one of the
arts, We're on hand in force, and exam
ined with much curiosity the iustru-
ment, which, it is alleged, will prevent
a minority from beating a majority.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

LIZ LoUIsIANAEs says: death has
made sad havoc in our parish. a dis
ease which seems to originate from
Grand Point and is spreading wild
lately has made two victims last week
in the persons Of two of our best Young
men, Sidney Roman, aged p years,
son of our respectable planter of the
right bark NJ. sylyerc Roman, and
Alfred Schexnaydqe, on the left bank,
aged only 20 years"
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

The Fitz John Porter case will moi
be taken up in the senate until after
THE civil service reform bill Il ont Of
the way TO sbow the feeling against
Porter among the stalwarts read this /:
WAsnraoTos. Dec. ll.--Air Logan
said 10 a reporter today, who asked
him about the prospects of lgitz John
Porter's relief q shalltoppase it as
long as live" and il response 10 q
suggestion that the friends of the
measure would be strongly reinforced
With Gen. Grants influence, added /:
n shall see il ont inst the same; he has
10 vote il the senate, and i doubt if
be knows any more about the case
than any one else. "
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

We met our old friend Col. 7, n.
Gilnler going up Texas street day
before yesterday evening cnmlorta-
bfy ms ide OF three tknusamd d0}sr
overcoat. 1t was Of Confederate
grey, and was purchased with the
amount in greeubacks secured from
the sale OF three thousand dollars in
Confederate States interest bearing
bonds. Who says Confederate
Is not good ? Col Gilmer
dispused OF his bonds, we believe, to
parties ia Richmond, Virginia.
.Staa3qrI.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16
PATE MIS-

obtained for new inventions, or for improve
ments III old ones. Caveats Trade Marks and
Ill llatent bfIsiBsss promptly attended to.
jected many still, II most eases, be patented
~ Us. Being opposite the VI Is. Patent 0fiice,
and engaged ii IsA1ishT BUSINESS E&-
elusive l.Y, we can secure patents IN ess
time than those who are relnoBe fTDm Wash
ington and who must depend nponrthe mails
IN en- transactions with the Patent Office.
When Inventors send model Or sketeh We
make search in the Patent Qfiiee anti adyiae
as to its pafentAlgility ne n csqage. 6oiree-
l0ndcnee confidential prices ib,r, ard NO
GRANGE u LESS RgarE9T Is OBT AIAHD.
Ne refsf 10 Hon FGstnaasterG eneral 81 NJ,
KeF llev. \ III Rower to aitcials III the N.
q palent Qtiiae. and espeeislly NJ plfF clients
For s6ecial 4afsreaeen 1srEis advice, 4c.,
Address e.. a. $40 w a CD,
0pnosife Patient Office. Washington, \. ssssl
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

The halksriile Bulletin, after read
ing our account Of wbat Mr.. Minis is
doing IN the way Of raising Angora
goats, says:
A citizen Of Caleasieu is deFoting
his time ID the raising Of Angora
goats. The Lake Charles Echo be-
lieves It's parish admirably adapted to
this particular industry, and that it
VIII only require time, care and ex-
pease Is thoroughly demonstrate the
fact. II cannot but be a profitable
business enterprise since mohair is in
demand and the market promises moi
ID be ovcrstockcd. The citizens who
embark 10 such industries should be
encouraged. Ca!casieu is ouistripping
her sister parishes in the way Of public
enterprise.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

GusTAvE PAUL, alias Charles Gus
tayc, was hing at Donaldsonville last
Monday. Paul murdered lis mistress,
on Mr.. Landry's plantation, January
10. lie expressed himself a. satisfied
TO die and said he had made his peace
with God, Nearly all murdeFers when
they are about to be hung, whether
they confess their gpilt or not, say
they have made their peace with God
and are gong str&ioht away 10 Heaven.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

We iesike 10 call attention To the advertise
Tslent il another column OF D. If. Ferry a
Co., Detroit, Michigan. the we'll known seeds
men, Whose magpuoth establishments ID one
W lie 81 lights 81 the chief city q Michigan.
They do the largest business in their trade 10
fie United STATES, reaehing even aerDss the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Ille house Is
entirely reliahie. and # you wish 70 gst Ak
aesfy what son order, sou eannof do better
tam send N them for your seedesaud you
may depend upon IT ven Hill get tie bett
thai the market can sappiJ Iheir seeds
have become kn0gn over the sRtjfe civilized
world fei purity and fertility ana have gaiu-
I'd Tor tl4egn al enYiable reputation. Their
ANIMAL Seed Catalogue iist issnsls dQr l6Ss,
repieie witt inTorl0asion and basntiiully
lsiusifated wa BE sent free On Application.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

AEcxtraordinary demand for dimes
is said to have sprung up. and the
supply at tine Philadelphia mint is
exhausted, and the vaults Of the
treasury department have been
drained.--Azehange,
There has been quite demand for
dimes ia Lake Charles the past week
and the uear approach Of the holi-
days causes us to think the demand
will increase We are sorry the
supply Al Tie Philadelphia mint is
exhansteil aiad tie vaults Of the treas
ury department drained, for we had
an idea Of sending On ior barrel OF
two with which % purchase q Christ,
mas turkey and d couple Of dozen
eggs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

Anthony TR0LLoPE's new story is
entitled ..The Fixed Period" 1t is
probable that a sequel will appear
called .ffhe Movable Senlicolon. y
Norristospn Hena1S
The sequel will never appear, as
the celebrated novelist was gath
cred to his fathers last week.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

I'nx Dallas Texas) Times has leen
tsyiug Il learn something Of MAJOR
Ruskes proposed mes paper at Dallas,
iBnsi sass there is nothing in ii.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

Is sie saii q Jas- +. Nalloy, ciii-
znaf Eagelield, S. q, against James
,ar&ou Bennett, for libel on him,
published IN the New York Herald.
tho afg on the liih inst, in The u-
uiyeait court. bfopglt: N a5verdiet
p 900 fpr plaintiff. Counsel for
slafeR ant moved for stay Of judg-
men 4ad gave notice of 4 motion for
III JsaR tfisl.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

Tna senate, IN executive session,
confirmed tile nomination Of Brig.
sirn Popeto be niajor-generaland Col
mackenzie to be brigadier general.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

ISElleee saws Louisiana viii e. re-
publican at the next presidential cleo
tion. That isn't the first time Mr..
kcllngg iias slanslered this state.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

TnE eurpns Christi Free Press
lnensioas the death at that place,
December 9Th, of Jake Kahn, Of Pia
Argentine, la. Of malarial fever.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

aE city Of Galveston has recently
effected an arrangement with The Amer
an I-ean and Trust eonlpany, Of New
fpis rs financial agents Of the city.
tel iasiHg $500, 600 Of her 8 percent.
bonds II 95 cents. This viii save to
gilse eisg IN interest anRuaily about
$50.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

lilE problem CT what seeomes Of
all ttsa Old uogH0ul boots aud shoes
lia ie8n solved atlass sraslstreei's
Sssss 4 reporter 81 A ORR daily
ieV months ago ASSERTED that a
saag laasl caisup lal einplnyed
lna4 ilsn articles s8siaed ia eon-
with he refuse 81 tomato
IN manufacturing EsnRe-
asipf aeascle 81 table catsup.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

MOST litudable organization has
haea effected bg the ladies q San
0'9nia, Texas, in The way Of esiab-
lisliiig home for destitute and ial
len women The society has 50 far
elecged all necessary officers aud q
cb8FteI has been flied.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

THn coiHtnana Of the 1hclive's new
army lias beea given u Gen. Sir Eve
lyn Wood
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

4 PaIlApELrHA preacher told the
women If his congregation that di-
vine truth conld not find its way into
hearts, that were cramped by coFsets.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

IFa Eighteenth legislature Of
Texas meets ii Austin on Tuesday,
January 9th. The first ballot for
limited States senator will take place
"a tar 2SIh.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

NaAI's the matter with the "hnb
of the universe and Massachusetts
gcncralls3 First, the state elects a
democratic tll governor and nov the
hub has elected Democratic mayor.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

Esiere5 Il NJ F5sta5ieo q {s5sa CHARLES, Hols-
i,asia Is sssosld- Class zEats,gs
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16
B A hi 7 T NJ Il 4 A l..
PRORATE SALE.
NJ ANJFA CTtTkIMG GO.

40 451. isaecs6si01ls of 4bcl Lyons aud srife,
8fdIy Ann Lyons. deceased In he District
Court Of GaleaSicu Parish, LoaiSia5aa, Four
tenth Judicial District.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

EiouRrEES persons have died in
Nw York hotels since July !, from
blowing out the gas instead of turn
iAg Ii eG. The rural population
Should 40 more newspaper reading
aud not devote all their Leisure 10
psfeAt office reports.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

1t is a well authenticated
fact that many medicines,
especially 'bitters, arenoth-
ing butcheap whislceyvilely
concocted for use in local
option countries. Such is
not the case with Browns
IRoNBITTERs. 1tisamedi-
cine, a cure for weakness
and decay in the nervous,
muscular, and digestive or
gans of the body, produc-
ing good, rich blood, health
and strength. Try one bot
tie. Price sI.oo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

EI;pAY, DECEMBER 10, 1852
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

GoaaRrssMAS llARRALL appears to
knew al alsont It, for he told a Wash
ington reporter that Mr.. Kellogg 5
iisone, sseni a few days before tie
slseligp, heat Beattie and AclSlen.
Ife thinks Mr. Kellogg was out about
e9a l3f3fl
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

a aaMAN III years old has inst
iied IN Georgia. Size came 10 that
state leo years ago from North Caro-
laa Her husband fought in the
tsttle II King Mountain before mar
yiag her She was tho mother Of II
children.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16


strt l,as sen denied taas DE
stasls 81 .ofue d tIneee Louise
"a NJ Nh staHipf nFct theH
ises Is Eenans lsilt Ell Faitse irons
f..sf sS.<i.t, ntonie eSass
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16

Itisafactl Browns IRON
BITTERs, a true non-alcohol-
ic tonic, made IN Baltimore,
Md, by the Brown Chemical
Company, who arc old drug
Eists and in every Paricu-
lar reliable, will, by remov-
ing the craving appetite Of
the drunllard, and by curing
the nervousness, weakness
and general Ill health result
ing from intemperance, do
more to promote temperance,
in the strictest sense than
anyother means now known.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1882-12-16
TRUE
Temperance

Is not signing a pledge
or taking a solemn oath that
cannot be kept, because Of
thenon-removal ofthecause
liquor. Thewaytomalce
a man temperate is to kill
the desire forthose dreadful
artificial stimulants that car
~ SO many bright intellects
to premature graves, and
desolation, STRIFE and I'M
happiness into SO many
families.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-11
Fran Z Ls51iS5
Sunday Ma gazino.

The June number abounds with
brilliant and highly interesting con
tributions By the editor (Rev. DR..
Talmagc) ald other talented writers.
The opening article, jicnry Wuds-
worth Longfcllow," is by the editor,
also an admirable article, .BrightenA
ing Prospects" and the Home Pulpit
cautains one of his chUrocisuc sermons;
"Shall we Know Each Other in IIea-
ven2' "Milan and it's Cathedral"
''Tbe Philosophy of Starving" by Or
W. G.. GRAY. "The Pilgrimage Of
Gottlieb and Irrgeist," are among the
prominent Illustrated articles bnd deep
ly interesting. "lhe Bogicides in
America, by the Rev. J. Y Lewis
with its FIVE illustrations, viii not fail
to attract great attention, as will like
wise. 'Grub street, London," by
Frances Hays. The sketches. essays,
etc, are ny WIZ known authors; the
serials Weighed and Wanting and
"MargareCs Enemy" are continued.
aud the poemsaare numerous and Of
great me.it-many Of them are beau
IilulIy illustrated. Besides an Sbun-
dant miscell any, there are the follow
ing interesting features; The Cot
lection Basket" inflammation for the
Curious" "Rcligious Facts and Fan
cics,' etc, etc. A single copy costs
% cents only, and the annual sub
scription is So, postpaid. Addrpsst
Frank Leslie, So, 90 and 81 Park
Place, New York.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-11
Call For State Democratic Convention

Nashville, Tenn, April -, 1sS2.-
In Obedience to the instructions Of oGr
respective committees VIC hereby cali
u convention of the Democratic party,
to assemble il the hall of the House
ofreprcsertatives, in the city Of Nash
willie, on Tuesday, the Goth day Of
June, 1882. atI2 m, for The purpose
Of nominating a candidate for Gov
crnor and the transaction Of such 9th
er business as may properly come be-
fore it. We have no power 10 direct
the act on Of the Democracy III The
selection of their delegates, but, in
view Of antcccdcnts resulting Ia this
Joint call, it may not he Improper IN Us
to express the hope that the Demo
crIts in the various counties, in their
primar, meetings, will take such
steps and precautions III aelc ting del
egatcs rs will secure Democratic unity
and harmony,
Jno. ". Childtss,
Chm'n Dem. State Ex Com.
Geo. W. Dar'len, Secretary.
u, f. Wallace,
Chm'n Low Tax Dem State TX. Com
w. l.. Bransford, Secretary.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-11
~1est Names,


Jenn md was famed as vocal
list, Henry Ward Beecher as minis
ter, Budd Doble as the driver of
Goldsmith Maid was known the coun-
try over, but one other name attract
ed as much or more attention, and
together with the title Of Doctor pre-
fixed should read DR.. Marshall's
Lung Syrup, for Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, etc. As an ex-
pectorant for Consumption, it is I'M
excelled, and stands without a rival
for above diseases. Reader, we only
ask a trial OF one bottle to convince
you that we speak the truth. Trial
bottles free. Regular size 81. For
sale by MOORE q HARVEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-11

On the 81 day Of May, 1882. as
scmhled in the city of Nashville, Tenn
the Tenth Quadronuial General Con
ference of tho Southern Methodist
Episcopal Church. The body 6
Christians represented by this cc,lcs:-
astical assemblagc Is spread over q
territory embracing 1,53S, 561 square
miles, and has a white lay member
ship Of about $4,000. Tue jurisd.c
ton ofthe General Conference extends
over thjrty,nine annual confe rcuccs
including 6.G0l travelling preacher,
elders. and 1900 local preachers. The
friends of the church and those who
syTPathiSe wish It's doctrines and
usages aggregate several millions, and
constitute great, influential and cos,-
trolling social and religious element
IN the life aud civilization Of ,ae slgth
and west. This consideration lends
dignity and Importance to their repre-
sentative assembly.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-11
A TREE OF IRON,
South Cardinals Wonderful Palmetto
in Memory Of Confederate Dead.

The iron palmetto is the greatest
work of art in the State House yard.
This is n casting wholly ofiron, COM
mcmoratin9 the death of many of
Cardinals slain, whose names are
found in raised letters on two brass
tablets at the base. Tie success Of
this casting consists in its perfect imi-
tation Of the living palmetto the ia
vorite tree Of South Carolina We had
heard Of this statue in other places,
but had never been able to believe the
stories of the flexible leaves bending
IN the breeze, suPposIng tins phenome-
m an optical delusion, but such is
really the case. The long. thin
leaves ofiron. life-like fbrcs Of the
twigs and branches, wave tremulous-
lY in every zephyr, ard the whole
tee, painted artistically, las so close
q resemblance to the real tree as to
deceive the acutcst observer at the
distance of FIVE rods. These sad me
mentoes Of Il saddor past cause all the
glories Of war and the petty triumphs
of victorious arms to sink into pitiable
insignifcauce, and only this pathetic
tribute to the memory Of fallen be
lievers in the lost cause, whose faith
was sealed in their owr blood remains
to tell of woe and Mountaineering SCR
row which has fallen like pail cf
midnight darkness over all the
South.