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Year: 1866

On the 18th, L. L. Runnion, Of
New Hampshire, Iowa, on his way
home from Jacksonville, eight miles
distant, stopped one mile from tho


latter place to see recently married


daughter, Mrs +. b. Weed. After


supper NJ, S. W. resolved to accompa-
ny her father home, and hastily clad
herself for the purpose. Leaving


Mr.. Weed IN the house, father and
daughter proceeded to where tho


horses had been tied TO find them


gone, but yet in sight. Pursuing the


team for some distance and finding


it impossible to overtake it, Mr.. Run.


nion implored his daughter to return,


while lie would make his way home
alone. This she would not consent
to do (ieeling quite able to perform


the Journey unless he should accom-


ny her and remain for the night


This was between seven and eight
O'Clock. The weather was then COM
paratively mild--with no wind and a
slight snow falling. They pursued
their journey for time without din
Guilty, but the night being quite dark.
and the snow having obliterated the
track, they lost the road, bearing to
the south on the uninhabited prai-
ric. Both were conscious that they
were lost, yet neither breathed it TO
the other.


A frightrul wind and storm now
arose, and the barking of n pack Of
prairie wolves did not add to the
comfort OF the wanderers, who, tired
out at last, lay down under snow
drift and wanted for daylight. When
the dawn came, Mr.. Runnion found
that they were about ten miles from
q house, to which he resolved to go
for succor. His daughter was too
weak 10 move and he feared that she
would perish before his return, but
there seemed no other alternative to
leaving her. lie accordingly wrap.
ped her up in the shawl, blanket and
"cloud" which she had worn from
the house, and which, with her bea.
yer hood, greatly protected her, and
broke the ice Off little lagoon from
which the water had reccded, placing
lcr there rs TIE warmest spot he
could find. When he reached the
house his hands and face were frozen,
and he was nearly frantic. Help was
at once sent TO the unfortunate wo-
man, but the snow had SO drifted
that she could not be found. The
day and night passed. The next
morning was clear, but the mercury
had sunk from Ii to 2s degrees be-
low zero. Scarcely hope remained
of Mrs. Weed being alive, but after
q careful hunt, about III A. M. she
was discovered in the place where
she had lain for thirty hours. She
was insensible, her feet, ankles and
one hand being frozen, though the
do not think that amputa-
tion will be required. When found
she bad moved but little from where
her father had placed her. The leo
upon which she had been laid had
melted from her bodily heat, and
when found she lay in the bed of the
creek, nearly every part OF her cloth
ing being saturated with water
Her feet were doubtless frozen in the
morning before her father left her, and
to the proyidential fact Of their COM
ing in contact with the water may
he ascribed not merely the safety OF
her limbs, but the preservation of her
lita
Year: 1866

MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT. - The work of
grading and filing in Main street is completed,
and i, is due the contractors to say that they
have faithfully complied with the terms of their
contract. The street is now filled in and gray
tlel its entire lcuEth, and as thus improved is
lhorJnghiare of which our people NAV well feel
proud. Its good effect is already seen in the alb
srace of the clouds Of dust which formerly hung
Main street like pail. Ia this respect alone
the Improvement is worth all its cost. With the
commencement Of the rainy season its advanta'
gcS will be stIll more apparent Now that the
bed Of the street has been placed in such excel
lent condition, we suggust tha: measures be
taken locking to the improvement of the side,
walas. Inequalities in height and width should
be remedied, and thus the side walks be made
10 correspond with the bed of the street. The
locality and surroundings c! our town are beau
niui, and all that is requisite to render Walla
N'Ia attractive to the eye of the stranger is the
exhibition of spirit Of enterprise on the part
OF our citizens. At a time when neighboring
towns are stagnant and fast going to decay, we
a's In the full tide Of prosperity, and hence we
can well afford to eXpend portion OF cur means
IN identifying our homes
Year: 1866

his home by the Federal army, in Febru-
ary, 1865, had been presented to the Sen
ate, accompanied by letter from Major
General Sherman. In this letter General
S. used the following language They,
the citizens of Columbia, f" set fire to
thousands of bales of cotton rolled out
into the streets, and which were burning
when entered Columbia /, myself,
was in the city as early as nine clock
and saw these fires and knew that efforts
had been made to extinguish them but
a high and stormy wind kept them alive.
I gave no orders tor the burning of your
city, but. on the contrary, the reverse |;
and I believe the conhagration resulted
from the great imprudence of cutting the
cotton bales, whereby the contents were
spread to the winds, so that it became an
impossibility TO arrest the fire.


. % / saw in your Columbia newspapers
the printet. order of Gen. Wade Hamp-
ton, that on the approach of the Yankee
army all the cotton should be burned,
and what | saw myself, have no hesita-
ton in saying that he was the cause of
the destruction Of your city


This grave charge made against me by
Gen. S. having been brought before the
Senate of the United States, am natu-
rally most solicitous to vindicate myself
before the same tribunal. But my State
has no representative in that body. Those
who should be there are debarred the
right of entrance In those halls there
are none to speak for the South-none
to participate in the legislation which
governs her--none to impose the taxes
she is called on to pay-and none to de-
fend her or vindicate her sons from mis-
representation, injustice, or slander.
Under these circumstances | appeal to
you, in the confident hope that you will
use every effort to see that justice is done
in this matter.


deny most emphatically that any
cotton was fred in Columbia by my or
der--I deny that her citizens set fire to
thousands of bales rolled out into the
streets--l deny that any cotton was on
fire when the Federal troops entered the
city. And | most respectfully ask of
Congress to appoint committee charged
with the duty of ascertaining and report
ing all the facts connected with the de-
struction of Columbia, and thus fixing
upon the proper author of that enormous
crime the infamy that he deserves.
Z am willing to submit the case to any
honest tribunal. Before any such pledge
myself to prove my positive order, by di-
rection Of Gen. Beauregard, that no cot
ton should be fired-that not one bale
was on fire when Sherman's troops took
possession Of the city-that he positively
promised protection 10 the city-and that
in spite of this solemn promise his sol
diers burnedit to the ground deliberately,
systematically, atrociously. l therefore
most earnestly request that Congress may
take prompt and efficient measures to in
vestigate this matter fully Not only is
this due to themselves and to the reputa-
ton of the United States army, but to
justice and to truth


Trusting that you will pardon me for
troubling you, am, etc,


WADE HAMPTON
Year: 1866

Among the casualties Of the recent
war Lieutenant General Grant mast be
reckoned the most remarkable accident.
That a man without any marked ability,
without fortune, without influence, should
start subaltern officer, and at the end
of the struggle, stand the leader Of our
armies and the mos. conspicuous person
in the nation, is fact so near akin 20
fable as to shock all the probabilities OF
reason. The philosophie historian will
be puzzled TO explain the phenomenon.


Hardly less singular is the circum-
stance that man Of the great abilities
and rare accomplishments Of General
Buen, favored, too, with every ADVENT.
tious advantage, should utterly fail to
win the prize so firmly gasped BY his
less worthy competitor Here is sol.
der ofgeBi1s and skill and every moral
Year: 1866

-Halliday's Overland Mail Company start.
ed their last coach from Atchison yesterday.
Hereafter they will ran in connection with the
Union Pacific Railroad, from Manhattan, q
hundred miles vest OF their former starting
place.
Year: 1866

The disastrous results Of the late war having
have concluded to undertake this business.
here in the midst OF my old friends, for the
purpose of making an honest living for myself
and family by my own labor, and to retrieve. as
far as it may be possible, the losses entalled by
the late war 10 my old friends, and to all who
may feel disposed to give me their business.
pledge my personal attention to its efficient
transaction. az
Year: 1866

GA Women are Indispensable to the do
mestic sphere Of life, particularly in sickness.
What would have become of Adam, if he had
been taken sick before Eve came? Who
would have made his Cruel and beef tea, or
bound his head up in a wet towel? =.
Year: 1866




Planters may rely upon our best efforts to obtain
the HIGHEST MARKET RATES for
their Produce And should our friends favor US
with orders for Groceries, they may rest assured
of having goods purchased at the LOWEST
MARKET PRICE.


Having one Of the largest warehouses in the
city, our facilities for the STORAGE OF
COTTON AND TOBACCO is unsurpassed by
any house in the South. We have and will keep
on hand a large supply of BAGGING AND
ROPE, and several kinds Of IRON TIES
which we offer on most reasonable terms.


wewin make the matter Of Receiving
and Forwarding Goods Specially
in our business, and all Goods consigned to
us for e-ShiPment will be sent. upon arrival
at the Wharf or Depot, promptly forward at the
least expense to the owner.


Liberal Advances made on Con-
siSnments. loct2-3m
Year: 1866

the District Court as may be practicable, the
Judge thereof shall order Special Court, at
which he shall cause to be drawn full panel
of Grand and Petit and Pleas Jurors, in the
manner prescribed by law for the Superior
Courts, and at each term of the District Court
thereafter, Jurors shall be drawn in the man
ner now prescribed by law for the Superior
Court.


Ratified September 2l, 1866.
Year: 1866

The light at home how bright it beams
When evening shade around US fall;
And from the lattice far it CLEANS t
To love, and rest, and comfort all.
When wearied with the tolls of day,


And strife for glory, gold, or fame,
How sweet to seek the quiet way,
Where loving lids will lisp our name.
When through the dark and stormy night
The wayward wanderer homeward hie',
How cheering is the rwinkling light,


Which through the forest gloom he spies
Itis the light Of home, he feels :a'


That loving hearts will greet him there,
And softly through his bosom steals


The joy and lore that banish care.
The light at home How still and sweet
It peeps from yonder cottage door
The weary laborer to greet,


When the rough tolls of day are Ger!
Sad is the soul that does not know


The blessings that its beams impart,
The cheerful hopes and joys that flow,


And tighten up the heaviest heart.
Year: 1866

Gov cote on Chief Justice Chase,


It will fall strangely on some ears in
these latter days to be told that only
seven years ago Chief Justice Chase
was an earnest stickler for the indepen-
dence and sovereignty of the States
and as ready to 60 TO the most extreme
lengths IN support of it as ever John G,
Calhoun was. Yet such is the remark
able fact as vOuched for by Hon. Henry
S. Foote, in his "War Of the Rebellion.


he has occasion to refer to the memo
rable resculng occurrence which took
place in 1890 in the State OF Ohio, OF
which Mr. Chase was then Governor.
An escaped slave was arrested, but
forcibly released by mob, and the
csse was brought before the Supreme
Court OF that Commonwealth, in order
to test the important question of the
validity of the Fugitive Slave Law. II
wss well known that Gov. Chase wss
exerting himself strenuously to pro
cure decision against its constitution
ahty, and for some time 1t was regarded
as exceedingly doubtful in what man
ner the question would be decided. IL
become grave and momentous one
the more so As Governor Chase had an
nouBced his determination TO back up
the action OF the Ohio Supreme Court
by arms against the whole power of the
General GOvernmentshould the Judges
declare the law 10 be nullity. Happi-
ly for the peace Of the country, the de-
oisiOu OF the Court was such as to up
hold the law, and Gov. Chase was thus
saved from becoming q nulli6er and
secessionist, and leader in what he
now pronounces rebellion and treason {


Gov Foote was iOurneying through
the State Of Ohio 1T the time, and he
personally pledges himself for the
truth Of the above Pieks.
burg Herald
Year: 1866

by the Constitution of my own State
neither the right of the elective fran
chise nor the franchise of office can be
conferred upon any citizen Of the
United States, save upon white citi
zen of the United States. What dc
you propose TO do by this biIl2 You
propose TO make it a misdemeanor,
punishable upon conviction by fine and
imprisonment in the penitentiary, for
the Governor Of Ohio to obey the re-
quirements Of the Constitution Of the
State, which requires that none shall
be elected, and, therefore, none com
missioned TO Office in that State, save
white citizens Of the United States.





"If the bill Of rights, as has been
solemnly ruled by the Supreme Cour,
Of the United States, does not limit
the powers Of States and prohibit such
gross injustice by States, it does limit
the power of Congress and prohibit anv
such legislation by Congress.


But, SIR, on yesterday, the honorable
gentleman from Pennsylvania, 1Mr
Broomail than whom there is 20 more
candid or just gentleman in the House.
treated this measure as though it was
8 bill simply for the protection of
freedmen in their rights for the time
being in the late insurrectionary States.
This is great mistake 1t applies 10
every State in the Union, to States
which have never been in insurrection.
and ls 10 be enforced in every State Of
the Union, not only for the present,
but for al future time, or until it shall
be repealed BY some subsequent act Of
Congress 1t does not expire by virtue
of its own limitation; it Is intended 10
be permanent"
Year: 1866

tion who enjoy all the immunities and pri-
yileges of the town, and are not subject to the
town tax. This is not just, and these people
should be made to bear their portion of the
tax for enjoying the benefits referred to. BY
an extension of the corporate limits there is no
doubt but what this town might be made q
considerable place in n few years. With the
advantage of its water power and other facili-
ties, capital would soon flow here, and pros
perity be seen on all sides.


In conversation with one of our oldest and
most worthy citizens, few days ago, my
attention was called 10 the fact that a canal
could be readily cut from Main street to War.
wick's Bar three miles below the city, for COM
raratively small sum, which would bring
here the large ships that at present discharge
their cargoes at City Point or Berpuda Hun.
dreds. Who, sirs, can estimate the effect OF
such improvements? The thanks of a CRATE
ful posterity would reward those who were
instrumental in consummating the good work.
Let our citizens take q note of these facts, call
a meeting, petition the Legislature for an
extension of our corporate limits-give us q
city of our own-and take such steps as they
may see fit for the improvement of the town.


RESIDENT.
Year: 1866

DR. BAGB4s LECTURE, in the Chemical Hall
ut the Medical College, on Monday night, was
q complete success and when we say sue
cess we mean both in a literary and pecuniary
sense. The hall was literally crowded to over
flowing, many having gone away unable to
procure seats, or even standing room large
proportion OF the audience were ladies, and 10
their presence we are indebted for one of the
most brilliant spectacles we ever witnessed In
Richmond. The rising seats OF the amphi-
theatre made the scene one of unusual beauty,
and the spectator was reminded of 4 vast gar
den of flowers, with lovely faces peeping
through the many -colored leaves 10 enchant
all who came TO gaze, and to divide attention
between the lecturer on the platform and the
picture in front The theme of the lecture was
Bacon and Greens s'-rather 4 homely sub
iect one would say but so well and humor-
ously was il treated that the audience was
almost constantly in Il roar of laughter. The
habits and manners of natives OF the Old
dominion were painted in colors SO true that
the listener had all the time before his mind S
eve some familiar acquaintance OF the past,
while the subject Of " Bacon and Greens" was
extremely we'll applied, and considered In
every possible form and shape. The delivery
OF the lecture occupied about one hour and a
half; but, Notwithstanding its unusual
length, no one felt disposed 10 leave, and at
the close, the audience retired, well satisfied
with their supper of - Bacon and Green's


Wehope DIR. Bagby will repeat his lecture
in Richmond and select larger hail. so that
all may have the pleasure OF listening 10 1t.


Since the above was written we have learned
that the House of Delegates yesterday passed
a resolution extending the use OF their hall to
DR.. Bagby for the delivery Of his lecture, and
that 1t will be repeated this evening at
-
Year: 1866

REVENUE PROM NEW ORLEANS AND NOBLE
The receipts of internal revenue from mobile
and New Orleans have been very heavy OF
late, and from South Carolina and Georgia
the returns have also been handsome. Ihe
more cotton the South is found 10 possess, the
more will the Golfers Of Uncle Sans strohg
box be found TO swell.
Year: 1866

The New Orleans Crescent gives an incident
Illustrating feature of Southern society since
the war. A relic of the past is seen in a man,
bearing upon his face and body the impress of
many years. This man walks the streets daily,
bearing the marks of misfortune, amid the
friends he had known in better days, but with
an appearance so changed, one can hardly re-
cognize in him the Mercutio of the Crescent
City, the gay, witty and elegant gentleman, who
was at one tine the very leader of fashion,
Seedy habiliments, a bent body and wrinkled
face have nearly obliterated all in him that was
familiar in the past. Inheriting great fortune,
he increased it largely by marriage and from
his profession at the bar had an income of forty
or fifty thousand a year, and received single
fee of 500, 900 upon claim on real estate in the
lower part fthe city. This wealth he scattered
with princely generosity and royal profhsion.
He was a Lucullus at home and his hospitali-
ties asplred to all the magnifcence of the an
cient Roman nobleman. In 1887 he gave sin
gle soiree that cost $26 900, and which exceeded


in splendor anything ever before known here
The very floors over which the dancers moved
were covered with scenic paintings, the work of
the most accomplished artist then in New Or


leans and in the saloon where gaming tables
were arranged stood two baskets-one flledwith
bank notes and the other with gold, for the use
of those guests who were unfortunate with the
tickle goddess. The dispenser tFthis gorgeous
hospitality is now dependent upon his relatives.
He takes his losses with christian resignation,
and does not fly from the world or rail against
it, like Timen Of Athens, but moves through
the world with pleasant and urbane manner,
as if he had still the princely fortune at COM
mand Such cases as this are common since
the war, and in the ''Reic of the past" the
Crescent writer has been happy in bringing out
one ofthe best features of the Southern people.
TT IS not a rare sioht here to see n fhreadhara
man passing by his own fine house in possession
Of the military, casting one sad glance toward it,
and then moving on as cheerful and resigned as
if he had just come from the familiar doors. In
every Southern city can be seen the same noble
men, ruined by the war, yet content in the
thought that the sacrifice was made for con-
science sake. at
Year: 1866

We come again to our sunny home


That smiled meath a Southern sky,
We have left behind us the screaming bomb,
And the dying warrior cry;
We have furled our banner of white and red,
We have laid our hopes in graves,
Where sleep their last sleep our martyred dead
And we now return as slaves
We come with the shackes of bondage bound,
To the spot where our Zig trees shade,
And the vines far shadow fell 0 er the door,
Where in childhood's hour we played,
And where, in our ripper, manlier, hours,
w hen freedom was petled on the air.
We bucled the ''armor of warfare on,


With hearts witting to do and dare.
We comel but alas! no more will the vine
Chamber close to the door as Of old;
No more will the fig tree with foliage of green
In a shadow the homestead enfold lhand
For the spoiler has passed with the torch in his
And gone is our childnood's home
With the waving trees, the clustering vines;
10 ruins, alas! we come.
The chambers that rung with mirth and song
And the tinkle of laughter sweet,
The halls that school to manly tread,


And the patter Of childish feet
Are gone! are gone! and we look in vain
Through our falling blending tears,
For the scenes endeared to our aching hearts
BY blissful but by-gone years.
And never, should we rear meath these Southern
A home more stately and fair, [skies
CouId we gaze on II with PRIDE lit eye


18th a heart untouched by care.
Would not the old house where we first knew life,
Where we played in our childhood glee
Where we loved and hoped and prepared for strife
Ever rise in our memory?
Would the new home echo with song and glee
Ah, mol for the lips are cold
That poured on the air their mstrelsy,
Silent beneath the mould!
Two singers lie dumb on the battle plain;
One sleeps in the churchyard nigh;
Near the James dark waters her love was slain
All! what could she do but die?
Ye preach forgiveness for deeds like these!
How can we forgive and forget slaves,
When we are homeless, houseless, and shacIled
And ye have your liberty yet?
And your fair, fair homes, and your scenes of old;
How can we forget and forgive"
W hen our LOVE ones are lying beneath the mould
And the dear of your hearts still live?


REBECCA
Year: 1866

-Colgate's Honey sonp-Thls celebrated
Toilet Soap in such universal demand is made from tho
choicest materials is mild and smolient in its nature


anty scented and extremely beneficial nts upon
kin For sale by all druggists and fancy goods dealers
Year: 1866

What class of people will be most susceptible to attacks
from Cholera?


Evidently those affected with any disease of the stomach
liver or any of the appertanng to digestion This
class OF persons undoubtedly will more liable contract
this disease than those possessed strong healthy digestive
organs.


The queaton then naturally arises how shall we restore
and keep these organs in healthy and normal condition.
We answer, by attention to diet avoiding all undue excite
ment using moderate exercise avoiding all Intoxicating
drinks matter in what fern presented and by the use
according to directions of that great strengthening tonic
mOOFLAND's GERMAN BITTERs,
PREPARED BY DR.. c. NJ. JACKSON, PHILADELPHIA
This Bers compound of fluid extracts The roots and
which is made gathered Germany their
virtues in the form of extracts by the most
scientific chemists and pharmaceusts ths country affords
Itis


Not Liquor Preparation,
any Of the word contains no whisky rum or any
other Intoxicating Ingredients and freely used in fam
lilies without any fear risk of those using contracting the
disease vice of nemperance We wish this fact distinctly
understood many apt confound this Bers with
many others before the public prepared from liquor of
kind


During the


CHOLERA SEASON OF 1849,
This Bers extensively throughout the entire
country


AS A PREVENTIVE
And have heard of single instance in which this
Bttes used where the persons suffered any
symptoms of Cholera.