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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

twenty-five years ago, just before the
Charlottesville campaign, l heard of
man in my company whose notoriety
for cowardice had made him the sub
iect of many jests during his short SER
vice in the camp. Plenty of men are
bitten by fear upon going into action,
but this fellow had the rare reputation
of being an incurable poltroon, and the
mere crack of rifle had often thrown
him into fits so violent that two
of his comrades had to leave
the ranks to keep him in order. He
was with the regiment lat Chancellors-
vile on the right when we began to
exchange shots with the enemy in that
quarter, and he trembled so violently
that he could not handle his rife. A
small Confederate cannon that had been
pulled on to knoll some distance off,
and that was playing an independent
game apart from the Confederate force,
threw ball that struck the ground
Just in front of him and scared him out
of his wits. He became blind with
fright, broke from the ranks, took to
his heels, and, not knowing where to
fly, ran directly toward the hostile
gun, which was manned by two old
Virginia militiamen in gray, who had
undertaken to render their State some
service. The two Virginians behind
the ridge suddenly saw the infuriated
Yank rushing upon them, and, believ-
ing him to be followed by his regiment,
took to fight, leaving their cannon
behind them. The poltroon stood
aghast for a moment alongside the
piece of artillery which he had cap
tured, and almost simultaneously our
regiment, by a rapid advance and few
shots. drove back the company Of Con-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
A Little Too Previous.

A youthful married couple, whose
house has recently been glorifed BY
the addition Of d fac-simile of the beau
tiful little mother, decided to have the
christening service at home. A veRar-
able missionary was called to officiate.
He took the babe in his arms, and ad-
dressed few words Of advice to the
young parents.
See that you train up this child in
the way that he should go; that You
surround him with the best influence,
and that you give him good example.
If you do so who knows but what he
may becomes John Wesley or Glad
stone? What is his name?"
Nellie, sir, " replied the mother.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

circles in time of war, and though this
particular incident may not have fallen
under the observation of the reader,
yet, if he has been soldier, no doubt
parallel case can be called to mind.
The narrator of the story was dis
tinguished Georgian, and as we were
more interested in the events than the
time and place, that part of the story
was lost; yet the incident is vouched
for as having actually occurred.
John Smith lived on Southern soil,
yet he was stanch Union man. His
neighbors had all joined issues with
the Confederacy. and of couse no fra
ternal feeling existed for anyone who
stood an avowed antagonist to the prin-
ciples they believed to be right.
Smith was forced to bear insults on
every hand. His cattle were killed,
and in fact the sentiment prevailed that
it was perfectly right to appropriate
any property belonging to him, for
either public or private use.
But though this was contrary to our
Union hero's idea of right and wrong,
he never complained.
Often assassination or rope in the
hands of mob were insinuations
brought to bear upon his mind to in
duce him to disavow his convictions.
But all this seemed to make him the
frmer and the more determined not to
complain.
But fortune often changes, and in
thescourse of events the occasion pre-
sented itself where it seemed the
tables were about to turn.
A small Union foraging force had
made its appearance in the neighbor-
hood, and the defenseless inhabitants
were entirely at its mercy. Smith de-
cided now was the time to get even
with his prosecuting neighbors. So
he had his best horse brought from his
stable, and, after having it saddled, he
set out to meet the Union soldiers.
He had not proceeded far before he
encountered the man he was looking
for, and recognizing an officer in a
Captains uniform, he rode boldly for
ward and after making salute, called
out;
Good morning, Captain!"
"Good, morning, sir! Dismount!"
came the reply.
Smith did not exactly understand
that kind of reception, yet, deciding it
was military custom, he unhesitatingly
complied.
"Unsaddle!" was the next command
that was given by the Captain.
Smith did that.
"Unsaddle that old nag over there
and put your saddle on her, and the
one on her on this horse you've been
riding"
AS he hastily complied with this
command, he began to wonder.
"Now mount that old horse" was
the next order.
He mounted.
"Now face about"
He faced"
New novel"
But this was past endurance; so
while the old horse was already NOV
ing forward, Smith, turning in his
saddle, called out:
captain, Just let me say one thing !"
"Well, say it, and say it quick!"
swell, I've been trading horses forty
years, but this is the first time ever
traded and didn't have word to say
about it,"
PUTNAM, Ga.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

Thelast fash Of battle, the last CLINT Of sun,
Lit lurid a blood-trampled plain;
But twilight was waiting, when carnage was
done,
To throw pail o'er the slain.
Midst them lay soldier nigh unto death,
With agony bravely borne;
Painting and bleeding. and gasping for breath,
For a shell his head had torn.
letter he drew with strength all sped,
And TO read It an effort made
Il will wait, his wife in the writing said,
@Where the willow makes a shade.
Though his mind was blurred, and memory
Those words from his heart could not fade;
u will wait, his wife in the letter said,
"Where the willow makes a shade"
On the day and the hour when the soldier held
His fond distant wifes letter fast,
She stood at the tryst tree, nor feared he was
felled,
TIL his'tfme for coming passed.
He lived, but to wander far and long,
In his head q ceaseiess pain,
A sense Of quest and of going wrong
Half-thoughts Of @ wounded brain.
He knew that he sought home and mate
By her call that his love obeyed-
No name and no place--only: Il will wait
Where the willow makes a shade"
Though his mind was blurred, and memory
dead,
Those words from his heart could not fade !;
Il will wait" his wife in the letter said,
~Where the willow makes a shade"
Where the willow was dropping its leaves Of
tears,
Sat q woman as at a grave;
Despairing had followed the hoping of years,
But this hour to tryst she gave.
A veteran came tramping along the lane,
And he walked as in dGze;
An instant--then in u flash he was sane,
And joy was his only craze.
"My wife T. he cried, with quick embrace.
And with kisses Of love delayed,
You have waited here, he said, "at the place
Where tho willow makes shade"
Though his mind was blurred, and memory
dead
Those words from his heart could not fade;
Il will wait" his wife in the letter said,
]Where the willow makes shade"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

N the same year
t h at tn e W a I
closed, Col. W. W.
Davis, of the One
Hun d r e d o n d
Fourth Pennsyl-
vania Regiment,
furnished som e
very interesting
statements relat-
ing to the siege
of Ch harl e s ton,
which will bear
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
An Unexpected Hero.

ONE grizz1ed
war We t e r a n s
were exchanging
"reminiscences at
an army reunion
last sum m er,
when one of them
told this story,
and avowed that
he would vouch
for the truthful
ness of it.:
"Upon reaching
the Army of the
Potomac, as a re-
cruit for a New
York regiment,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
THE BOOMING CANNON.
KECTTALs OF STEERING INCIDENTS
IN CAMP AND IN BATTLE.

Survivors of tho Rebellion Relate Anus
ing and Startling Incidents Of Weary
Marches, Camp Life, Foraging Expert
ences, and Battle Scenes.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

A TEXAS debating society is strug-
Cling with the question: "Is there
future life for giraffes?" They seem TO
be constructed with special reference to
the necks world.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
Lieutenants in the Regular Army.

TABLE prepared
by Secretary Proc
tor shows that OF
the twenty-four reg
'iments of infantry,
eight of them, the
IF ir st, Seventh,
Ninth, Tenth, Six
teenth, Twentieth,
Twenty-first, q n d
Twenty-fo con-
tain no first lieuten-
ants with any war
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

IT is our proud boast that the United
States has no standing army; but look
at our bars. There is an army Of men
standing at them every day taking their
drinks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

4 NoTwITHsrANDIEGthe the fact that lone good
turn deserves aIiother," 1t Is not advisable 70
turn q collar more than three times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
How SIXTH AND THE CAPTAIN TRADED.
BY J. NJ. CoLLUM.

,ATURALLY, t h Q
reader, if he has ever
been, or is now, or if
he only has an incli-
nation to be a horse
trader, will read this
article with the ex-
pectation of gaining
a new point of infor-
nation.
But our story re-
lates only to a custom
of trading in military
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05
BY JAMES FRANKLIN Fits.

Stirring Scenes in the Siege of Charleston.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-12-05

whsr. the willow Makes n Shadow.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
Death Of Simon Cameron.

LANCASTER. Pa, June 26.-Gencral
Simon Cameron died at O'Clock this even
ing. The Generals condition during the
day was rather encouraging, aud death
came suddenly during y weak spell. Up to
tho last attack he was conscious, and hal
no trouble TO swallow tho food given him
and which he appeared TO assimilatc.
Around the death bed were cx-Attorney
General Macveagh and wife, Mrs. Haldc-
man, Mrs. Cameron, Simon d. Cameron
and wifc and Mrs. David Watts, grand
daughter. Tho funeral will be held At
Harrisburg.
Simon Cameron WINS born In Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania, in l79a, and was
left an orphan when . years Of age. While
pursuing the employment OF q printer at
Harrisburg and Washington, he educated
himself, and at the ago Of - conducted a
paper at Harrisburg. He was elected
United States Senator In 1S4s and was re-
elected in 1857, rcsigning his position in
1851, and became Secretary Of War under
President Lincoln In 1869 he was ap.
pointed minister to Russia. He was sent
to tho Senate for tho fourth time In lS13,
but resigned In favor Of his son, J, Donald
Cameron. During his active public life he
was power In politics, practically dictat-
Ing the policy Of the Republican party in his
native State and vie lding n strong infiu-
cucc over its national policy.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
Alleged Frauds in the Importation of
Mexican Lead Ores.

WASHINGTON, D., c., June 23.-Sec-
retary Window has determined to settle as
soon a. possible all the important tariff
questions which have been raised since his
incumbency.
The principal questions considered today
related to the classification of lead ores
containing silver, the drawback on iute
bagging and the classification of Canadian
built cars used on American railroads.
In regard to the former question it is
learned that the department has received
reports from the special agents sent
to the Mexican border for the purpose
of investigating the subject of i'm
porting lead ores from Mexico, that OK
tensive frauds have been practiccd and
tho payment of a proper amount OF duties
on this commodity has been systematically
evaded. These reports will have great
weight in the settlement Of the question ut
issue, and it Is believed that tho depart
ment will hold that the dutiable value Of
imported ores containing lead and silver
must be determined by tho relative weight
Of the two metals, instead Of by their rela-
tive value, ~ under the present practice.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
A Sad Suicide.

TRINIDAD, Colo, june 25.-Yester-
day the little village Of Hoehnc, ten miles
northeast of Trinidad, was thrown into the
widest excitement over the sorrowful end
Ing of the life OF one of its fairest young
ladies, Mise Tennic Richardson.
The Richardson family is widely known
and highly respected and Miss Tcnnie was
especially popular for her amiable disposi.
ton. She was ambitious withal and had
been q jealous student, intending to be-
come teacher. Her health began to fail
some two years ago. A disease which de-
fed medical treatment seized her. Her
ual wcariness. She was q good Christian
lady and was loved and cherished by her
many friends and aoauaintances,
Miss Richardson left ahe family resi-
dencc yesterday and went TO q house near
by. She entered and closed tho door. This
was at 9 o'clock in the afternoon. In n
short time some of the members Of tho
family heard quick, sharp report Of some
thing like board FILLING, and paid but lit
tlc attention to it.
Half an hour later Miss Tcnnie had not
Ecturncu, uilu tle iufiliy Wcut W INC room
she had entered. The door was fastened
on the inside and nn entrance could not be
effected. Through window the body Of
Miss Tenuio was seen in hnlf sitting
posture, leaning against n chair, n great
pool of blood being around her. 1t is need
Jess 10 say that tho family was horriiied
aud almost distracted upon secing such u
sight.
Neighbors were summoned and further
investigation developed the fact that she
had taken her own life by shooting hcr-
self through tho head with a rifle. The
wound produced by the bullet was u
ghastly one, and death must have been in
stantancous.
Tho bullet entered tho forehead and
camo out AT the crown. Ono oye protruded
from its socket and blood issued from the
wound In great quantities.
Tho funeral of the departed young lady
was conducted this afternoon ut 4 o'clock
by Rcv. Blackwood. Tho remains wcre
uttered In Ho ehne cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
THIRTY LIVES LOST.
Three Trains on q Pennsylvania Rail-
road Crash into Each Other.

PIrrsBURG. June ga triple col
iision of freight trains occurred near La
trobs, on the Pennsylvania railroad, this
ed. At the hour named q freight train
west bound, left Latrobe and had just
reached the bridge, fifty yards west, when
1t collided with an extra freight train COM
ing In the opposite direction.
Another east bound freight train was
standing on side track on tho bridge, and
the wrecked trains crashed against it,
causing one locomotive and number of
cars TO go over the cmbankment into the
creek, q distance Of fifty feet.
A car load OF lime in the center of the
train was the last to go down, and the
lime was scattered over the pile of shat
tered cars. Then the debris took fire and
is still burning. Arms and legs of the vic
Tins can be seen protruding from the
debris. No member OF the crew remains
to tell of those who went down.
Tho debris Of the wreck is being rapidly
cleared away. At s o'clock tonight ten
dead bodies had been recovered. Those of
Engineer Caldwell and George FralIch,
the fireman, have not yet been found, but
II il expected will be reached before long.
A dozen men were more or less injured,
several Of whom 1t is thought will not re-
cover. 1t is almost certain that from 25
TO 80 people were killed in the wreck Tho
water in the creek at the point where the
accident occurred is IL feet deep, and it is
expected that 10 or 12 bodies arc in the
bottom Of the creek, held there by the
wreck.
John H. Miller, the fagman on tho
freight train. states that the proper signals
were given when the proper position Of the
shiftcr was discovered, and Engineer
Caldwell answered, but tho speed was too
high.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
Michigan University.

AxN ARBoR. Mich, Juno 2!.-This
was commencement day at tho Michigan
University and there were ass graduates,
iib Of whom took degrees In literary de-
partmsnts. A Japanese took tho highest
honors Of the class. Honorary IL. d. de-
erses were conferred upon CHIEF Justice
Hertoa Of ths suprsms Court Of Kansas,
Prefssscr =. W. Acleinstal o1 Hassinss'
cellaes q Law ~ Gan Ttaneasee anl Rev.
i. 4 \. oags, Pad, es Am Asees.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
Son Of General Sherman Be-
comes q Priest.

PHlLApELPHIA, Pa. June 81. =
Thomas Ewing Sherman, eldest son OF w.
Il. Sherman, of Woodstock college, How
ard county, Maryland, will receive tho
orders Of sub deacon and priesthood on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Of tho COM
ing week. Archbishop Ryan will confer
tho orders in his own private chapel, and
only bishops, prominent members OF the
clergy mud friends and relatives of the
young Jesuit will be present.
He entered the novitiate of tho Society
Of jesus number Of years ago NJ Rock
hampton, England, and has boon pursuing
his studics and preparation thcre and In
this country since.
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
II. Nigh. a. Well Have Been.

Editors Drawer. Harpers weekly.
Two young Africans were one day
fishing from n wharf, when ono Of them
fell into the water, and was drowned.
The survivors, grief was SO uproarous
that sympathetic bystander inquired
II the drowned boy was a relation.
"No." said he, through his tears. che
warnt no relation but he mout's we'll
been-he had all do bait"
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
Biblical Information.

sunday School Teacher.-We arc
told hero that tho prophet ront his
clothcs. Why did ho do that?
Tommy Squildig -P'raps he couldn't
afford 70 buy 'em.--Pittsburg Chron.
tcle
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02

,. Zen Y: z xsy g:.sp!s % ssss q ,sy ely ssi,
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02

4 esek t.yee 4 aseeN y y fer1sA. ~
'ss ~ - ~: ~; :: ..;s:s 8: !. : 's''''a
The Delta independent., 1889-07-02
s.lari.. of Colorado Postmas.ers.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. juno 27.-The
following Is the rcadiustmcnt OF salaries OF
Presidential postmasters In Colorado com
July lst:
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14
The Delhi Outrage.

Charleville, La, Dec. 9, 1889.
At a mass meeting Of citizens of the|
Seventh ward, held at this place, WI
sGeo. Meyers was called to the chair
! and DR.. Y. NJ Milan, secretary. The
chair stated the object of the meeting
Ias follows: That we express ourselves
/ n condemning the late acts perpe-
;trated against citizens Of Jewish de-
cent residing and doing business in|
6Delhi.
On motion, the chair appointed al
committee of three to draft resolutions
y. F. Burns, J. T. Stokes and DR.. VI
NJ. Milan, who submitted resolutions
as follows:
Resolved, That We regret to see the
luminosity shown to our Jewish fellow
citizens residing in Delhi, this parish
We declare ourselves utterly opposed
to all such acts of vic snce, and de-
nouncs the same as being against the
laws and peace of Louisiana.
Resolved, That we regard such acts
detrimental to our endsavors in OBJ
tanning immigration to our parish.
Resolved, That We regard the Jew
= ish citizens OF our parish as being .
quiet and law abiding people, and we
will do all IN our power to protect
them in their rights under the law in
person and property.
Resolved, That We herein call upon
our District Attorney, whose duty We
/ consider it to be, to thoroughly in
vestigate the late riotous and would
be murderous acts of parties in Delhi
against the Jews doing bushes. there
and protect them and their property
as we'll as any other people.
On motion, above resolutions were
adopted, and copy of these proceed
ings be forwarded to the Richlant
News apd BEACON by the secretary
with request to publish.
W. GEO. MEYERS, Chairman.
\, DR.. Y. NJ. MILAN, Secretary.
T. D. McLeroy, J. 7. Stokes, J. F
Burns, p Bayerjean, jr.. Frank Hatch
r W. Hatch, l.. D. Epinett, F. NJ
i. |Riberts. Joe Ray, P Bayerjean. ST.
!, Frank Pet, William Fletcher, ]. Bay
erjean, jr., J. Bayerjean, ST., L. c
Mcintosh, L. Bayerjean, c. NJ. Nobl
] and E. n. Faux.
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14
had been cut off for the purpose.

it had been cut off for the purpose.
Mr.. Davis wife died few months
after marriage. After this misfortune
be lived for some years in great Sc
clusion and retirement. His brother
was his only hsbitual associate. This
brother was many years his senior,
being the oldest, az Jefferson was the
Youngest, Of the ten children.
GOV. LOWRY 3 rRocLAMATIoN.
Jackson, Dec. The governor hal
ISSUED the following proclamation:
STATE or MISSISSIPPI,
FxrcrrIvE DEPARTMENT,
JACKSON D-r-,uhrr :. 1850.
The great Mi-siss;prian has fallen
1.-THE Honorable Jefferson Dave, tn
ssoldier Of dauntiess courage, the wl-'
STATESMAN, the distinguished orator
flhe true patriot, the model citizen
1.-The elegant Christian gentleman,
dead. His death has touched ever
4, Mississippians heart. Ours is com
&,non grief. II ia meet and desIrab l
fthat all tho people should honor tn
4lnelnorv of Mississippl's noblest son.
In recognition of the universe
y esteem in which the beloved dea
Twas held. and the common SORROW Q
I our people, |, Robert Lowry, COVER
Hnor, recommend and urge all the cit
Hzens Of the State 10 meet at some suit
3 able place on Wednesday, the lit
inst, at IL H., the hour fixed for tn
& funeral, and hold memorial service
& in honor Of Mississippi 8 distinguish
Gson. ROBERT LOWRY, Gov.
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14
Deaths in Richland.

On Tuesday morning early, we re-
ceived a note from Mr.. NJ. L. Mccoy
to order a coffin for his little two year
old daughter who had died on Mon
day night with Group. The afflicted
parents have our sympathy in their
sad loss; but they have the consolation
of believing that their darling is
saved.
On Tuesday we noticed a wagon
going out with a coffin, and on enquiry
learned that it was for Mrs. Geo. w
Wright, consort Of our esteemed friend
Geo. ". Wright, who resides about
-four miles north Of Rayville. De.
ceased has been in failing health fol
some time, and all that kind attention
| land medical skill could do was done
for her, but the all-destroying syth,
i of death came at last and severed
| from a fond husband and dutifu
children all that was mortal of wifi,
and mother, but as she was christian
eIshey mourn not as those who have n,
Rhope. and they should be comforteC
in the belief that their loss is he
eternal gain. But time alone cal
3assuage the grief of the afflicted.
Since writing the above notices th'
tnews was receivedin town that Mrs
&c. C. Chennault had died at s a. m
"Wednesday, December llth, 1889
Mrs. Chennanlt leaves husband anC
one email child to. mourn her death
They have cor deepest sy!H,
patty. iio'
E.P. Webb was PIKE pr'ri,rur..
[pes-o name lump ~ rRePrs.rn,-'l'sss :;
M!sendaZcc'...'',;e a ,a c..'. .: {.
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14

FEliiah Scott, # n Rhymes, P H Tolel
~ w Willis, J w. Simms, r Williams
Lem Scott. G B Brumbv, Jno F Love
Hess. Chas Titche, J F McCaskill ant
k403 others.
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14
Railroad Petition.

To the Honorable Police Jury Of the Parish
If Richand State Of louisiana:
The undersigned petitioners being NOR
han one-,hrd OF the property taxpayers o'
he said Parish Of Rlchlsud Represent that
Whereas. At an alleged specisl election
,eId in the Psrist Of Richland on Tuesday
he 9Th day Of August, A. ID. 1887, an a.
eyed .pecisi tax Of five mills per annum fo
ne period Of ten years on the taxable proper
y Of Richland parish is claimed and nil-ge'
- have been voted in aid Of the Louisian'
,ud Arkansas Railway Company, and
Whereas, issues have been raised as 10 ih'
regularity and Legality OF said elections, pro
,nugn,ion and proceedings ior and declsra
'o,y Of said Jk' ID vote and special el-c'no'
N aid off'n ""' = Louisiana and Arkanss
4 = s'ei- and
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14

pr I p " Tt NJ %atDS rLa SALE.
Making 900 to 5000 ACRES
We, YOU saIF-I5o ACRES
~" a''o e,oe.H,w 4 good
esrc'-.n"s' o. y - CO.. II . imr"veh
Efors hou-~ snd Other ~ =, ,t. 81 owe
oor,on The lnrg"r u r. AMI
Ofn,m.., lands he ~ ' ,dpR
VI Thin 3 or 4 miles nj Or xc,r ca.h or
|'n"l Az will he sold hrE snd l,lsure in
!, IN in three raymen'.-t III, n.r cen, per
{ one aud two years iim.
sine annnm '"e'''' ryf MANCHAM.
Addres. Will RsYsi!s. La
Richland beacon., 1889-12-14

sad Louisiana and Ar
ONE Hpiny election aud tax
Drlcans .ui' tax j. forfeited. o.
1t is aas said L"~t jana aud
market Copany. i,mi.4 lessor. OF
matter L. Of iralieseJ ion, and
every Tho. ia .p.eisl
post Offices an, .ou;s,, "a
excellent sr q. ,,d