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TEE FAREWELL. In memory of- LIzrT. J. B. WRIGHT, of the "Augusta Lee Rifles," who died near Win chester, Sept. 28th, 1862. 'Twas a pleasant summer evening and the sun went slowly down, Behind those noble mountains that encompass us around, And soldiers, in their gray attire, were passing to and fro, With saddened hearts, but stern resolve, on many a noble brow. To-morrow they must leave their homes, and kind and loving friends, To risk their health, their lives, there all, our country to defend, From hordes of cruel Northmen, who come to seek our blood, To desolate our hearth stones, and wield the tyrant's rod. I had parted from my. youthful friends, our country's joy and pride, But the earliest friend among them all still lingered by my side. A noble; christian soldier,-one of that chosen band, Among the first, to draw their swords, to free their native land. A shadow had been resting on his spirit pure and brave, Far in the sunny South where tht2tall Palmettoes wave, Wbere orange groves are blooming, and sum mer's perfumed air, Is wafted from a thousand flowers, that shed their fragrance there, 'Twns there amid those lovely scenes, the cherish ed one of years, Would mourn his long, long absence, in silence and In tears; He might not fold her to his heart, in a fond and last fare well! Oh! would they ever meet again? no earthly tongue could tell. I looked into those calm, brown eyes, again, and yet again, I sought to speak some cheerful words, alas! 'twas all in vain; "God bless yo, " with a trembling lip, was all tht i coulci say, But silently he pressed my hand, then quickly walked away. We have met and parted more than once since that sad summer day, But I never can forget the look with which he - turned away; Among the sweet, sad memories, that fill the silent past, 'Iwiil linger, as a mournful song, bcrne on the autumn blast. He bad passed unscathed thro' battles fierce, and summer's fervid breath, But autumn leaves were scarcely tinged, when stern relentless death, Breathed on his peaceful slumbers, and claiined him for his own, While friends and comrades _stood around Virginia's gallant son. Our greetings and sad partings, our fondest hopes are o'er, His manly form, his cheerful smile, will gladden us no more, But In the home he loved so well, the Heaven beyond the sky, Wlth his sweet voice, he swells the song, with angel choirs on high. Oh! Liberty-is this thy price? say must we yield to thee, The noblest, bravest, kindest, best, before we can be free ? Must maidens mourn their lovers, and mothers their first born, And widows weep o'er orphaned babes, bereft in life's young morn? 'Tia even thus, but yet we own, thou art of p riceless worth. Ad Southern hearts, will yield for thee, the dearest ones of earth, While H ope's brigi visions look beyond, whiere ceaseless ages rodl, And tyrants power can never bind, the freedom of the sou1. Rosemont, Dec. 20th, 1862. META. Latest News Items. PARIS, April 26-Evening.-After the business 'hours, there were rumors cf a peace congress, though discredited. Rentes declined slightly from the ad vance of one franc gained through the day. A proclamation has been publiIhsd in Rome, calling upon the population to rise ag'ai2st the Papal Government, and promising the support of Garibaldi. A telegram from Ath ens says the Greek steamuer Arcadia has made the third suc cessful voyage to Gandia, and landed provisions and munitions of war and clothing for the insurgents. The National Assembly has proclaimed religious tolera tion, the equal rights of the Turks and Christians, and security for the property of both. The Paris Journal assures the public that there wi be no war about Luxemn burg, as apeaceful solution of the diff culty was about to be found. The Etendar says it was not to be affected by the neutralization of the Grand Duchy, as such a proposition would not be ac cepted on either side of the Rhine. On the other hand, foreign correspondents to London journals say, that though war may be -avoided for the moment, it is certain to come. It is said Bismarck is anxious for peace, and Count Moltke prefers immediate war, as Prussia is quite prepared and has three chances to one over France. . It is reported that Bismarck would re sign, owing to <!ifference of opinion be tween him and the King. The Emperor Napoleon expresses satisfaction with the negotiations in progress for the settle ment of the Luxemnburg question. Queen Victoria has written to the King of Prussia, in.favor of the moderate propositions of France. - The Prussian Government signified by telegraph, its acceptance of the proposi tion made by Queen Victoria, for a gene ral conference at London, of the great powers, to settle the Luxemburg dispute. The conference will be composed of representatives of Great Britain, France, Prussia. Austria, Russia and Hol!and. Tfhe following-is the basis of deliberations agreed upon: France not to enlarge her present boundaries; Luxemburg to be dismantled ; the status of Luxemiburg to be determined by the decision of the conference and be guaranteed by all the powers participating. AraUSsA, A pril 27. -Gov. Brown ad dressed a large meeting- of citizens, at the Court House, this evening. He took the same ground as in his Atlanta and Savannah speeches; advised the people to accede to the terms of Congress, as being the best and only hope of Southern restoration. Persistent opposition will' exasperate the Northern people, and may lead to confiscation. On the other hand, speedy acceptance of the terms offered will lead to speedy restoration. The address was received favorably. The annual parade of the Charleston Fire Department occurred to-day. There was some feeling occasioned by a military order forbidding the procession moving unless headed by the national flag ; but the order was complied with. The parade was very imposing, attracting thousands of spectators. A large meeting was heild in Columbia on the 29th, for the purpose of organizing a Republican party. Several whites present, but the colored element predom inated. Gov. Orr, and other whites, with several colored men, delivered speeches. Wendell Phillips says he was wedded to truth and philanthropy when a boy, whereupon the Boston Post remarks that Wendell must have become a widower when quite young. 4NEW BERRY, S. C. Wednesday Morning, May 1, 1867. In the next week's issue will appear an article from the very popular pen of Dr. 0. B. Mayor, it being an analysis of Ancient Ballads, and will prove interest ing to a large class of our readers. Special attention is directed to Secretary Carrington's notice of meeting of Sto.khol ders. An error, for which we alone are re sponsible, occurred in the previous notices, in reference to those entitled to free passes. Please read corrected notice in to-day's pa per. The meeting takes place to-morrow, Thursday, the 2d. Off for Charleston. The "Junior," it will be seen from a comoelsewhere, is off on a bender to Charleston, and having served a regular apprenticeship of "seven long years," is entitled to all immunities and privileges. It is hoped that with this license and the privilege of an editorial or professional 'dead head" that he may not fall into. mishap by the way, and that members of the "art preservative of all arts" will practice no black art upon him, but preserve and restore him in all his originality, back to the regions of dark ness from whence he emerged. Newberry Herald. Among all our exchanges there is none read with more interest than the Newberry Herald. For some time, it has come up missing, but now we believe comes regu larly. What is the matter friend Herald? -Florence Gazette. Why that imp of satan, the "devil' to be sure, that's the matter. What else is the matter we cannot tell. We print a sheet full of matter every s'eek, fat matter, solid matter, and interesting matter, and its a matter of prime impot tance that out valuable exchanges receive it regularly. We will have to curtail that imp. The fault may after all not be his btt in some P. 0. department, as we understand that about 40 postmasters in this State are postmistresses! Will see to it, dear Gazette. Mr. Ditman, member of the Wisconsin Assembly who oppsed the resolution giving suffrage to women, says: "We have work enough at elections now ; and should have much harder times if the women got amongst us. The sprees that men get in to after election would be much worse if the women joined in them. He expected if the women were allowed to vote, that they would 4e elected, and that if the sessions lasted three months without them, they would last six months if part of the members were women." We don't know who be is, but he shows little taste. We go in for woman suffrage, give it to em, let em vote, and let em went, and have all the enjoyments and privileges of life. G. & C. 3. 3., President's Report. The President reports that the past year has been one of great difficulty and labor. The operations of the year are as follows : Gross income from all sources, $251,931 19 Current or ordinary expenses, 144,730 37 Net income, $107,200 82 -Of the 144,730,37 charged to current expenses, at least $20, 000 might with propriety be charged to account of trans portation, which would increase the net income $127,200.82. Tbis result consid ering the scarcity of money, failure of crops, and a host of other disadvantages, cannot but be gratifying, and creates the hope, that when the State and people shall have regained a former prosperity, the road may look forward to a career of usefulness to the public and profit to the stockholders. The whole amount of Bons, Coupons and interest to 1st Jan uary, 1867, $2,034,295.00. Seeds for the South. Gen. Sickles will include the agents for the distribution of seeds in his regis tration orders. Mr. T. C. Peters, who is the general agricultural agent for dis tibution throughout the South, and has already come to this State for the purpose of making arrangements for the estab lishment of agencies, of which every elec tion precinct will have one. An endeav or will also be made to establish Agricul tural Societies in each County or District, and with the aid of the Legislatures, to form State Agricultural Institutes. The Yorkville Enquirer says : This is a good idea, and if carried out in a proper way, will add materially to the wealth of our country. Agricultu ral societies are powerful assistants in the work of developing the tesources of a State or neighborhood. The inter change of ideas between farmers at such meetings, give an additional interest to the pursuit of farming as well as diffuses valuable information among the members. Wherever a flourishing agricultural so ciety is found, an improved system of farming, high cultivation and superior intelligened will also be found. Farm ing has becomre a science, and scientific knowledge is necessary to make it pay its highest profits for the least expendi ture. We hope the objects aimed at by Mr. Peters will not be defeated by any backwrdness or old-fogyism on the part of our people. TilE Co7~mmuI IcE Co., having ereet ed a large and commodious building, and with a large supply of Ice on hand, the agent Mr. J. D. Bateman is prepared to fill all orders from this town or the country, with prompt despatch. The price of this very necessary article too From the Junior. GOLUMBiA, S. C., April 25, 1867. DEAR HERALD: I reached the Capital in good time yesterday-sufficiently early to enjoy, for the first time, the melancholy satisfaction of seeing the ashen heaps of her former beauty and glory. I remem ber Columbia, only as one thinks of a little child, when returning from a protracted absence. But I did not find matters as I left them during the session of '64; very far from it! You might suppose that my feelings were very much subdued. However, the warmth of salutation and considerate kindness of many friends caused me to forget for the moment that there is aught to disturb the repose of mind. . Have you ever thought what splendid fellows the G. & C. R. R., have for con ductors-Medlock, Isaacs and Coogler than whom none more gentle towards ladies and polite to all, are to be found. The management no doubt appreciate their services, for they are also efficient and reliable. I made enquires concerning the transit of freights and learned that all is done that can be to keep goods moving. They labor day and night. The S.. C. Depot, the Joint House and Columbia House, filled to repletion, recently, are nearly cleared of goods. None on hand ex-. ceeding four day's storage. Ex-Superintendent Lasalle is again bound with a "silken tie." The popular Central Hotel is presided over by Dr. Speck, and his mother, Mrs. D. C. Speck, whose reputation for keep ing a hotel is proverbial. The house is central, commodious, well furnished, and supplied with every delicacy of the mar ket. The rates for transient board have lately been reduced. I leave for Charleston in the morning, should nothing hinder me, and if 1 feel tempted to write you, will drop the ir repressible "We," as I have begun, and present myself in the first person singu lar; and would have you 'pardon me, if violent hands be laid upon Lindley Mur ray, or the King's English murdered. As I have been absent from this my native home, seven long years, all told, and hay-. ing forgotten to sign the Newberry Total Abstinence Pledge, my friend Purcell may wish me to drini: the health of his Palatial House, in a sass of Heidsick, Burgundy, or somethirig else, and as I am a '-ang'er now ato these delectable fuids, I may occasionally prevent a verb from agreeing with the nominative, etc. So you ob'serve I have been candid nough to give you a barometer, but must here take the precaution to beg you to see that my desultory remarks are arefully read in proof, or your proof reader may alone be responsible for what ill be "packed off" on your humble servant. ANON. About Polities. The contributorial editor of the York ville Enquirer in noticing th'e letter of Goy. Perry, lets out the following sensi ble reflections: Politics is a big thing. Mr. Perry advises everybody to re ister and vote "No Convention." The Columbia Phoenix replies to Mr. Perry, and well nigh annihilates him; and proves that the course Mr. Perry recommends is very Perry -lous. The Phonix further intimiates that it thinks our old leaders would better fall back and let the new regime prevail. WVe concur. These old leaders have been running the machine for lo! these many years ; and the blindest of us begin to see that the machine has been badly managed. We find on all hands a growing dis position to advise these old leaders to modestly retire from the scene of their failure and let other hands man the ship. Th~Ie fact is, too, that Congress, in this military bill, rather .orcibly urges the same advice. As things stand, we consider it rather likely that these old leaders will act on the advice of Congress. The men who led us ini 1800 tre not the men to lead us in 1867, and for two reasons. The first reason is that they have proved to be false prophets. The second reason is like the first they failed, and in that failure lost con fidence of both~ friends in the South and enemies in the North. Mr. Perry thinks there is hope to the South in the recent Democratic successes in Connecticut. Almost everybody else thinks that the Democratic party is a large humbug.. Mr. Orr is evidently of that opinion. CH1ANCES OF WAR.-TheC Nation doubts that there will be a war between France and Prussia. There is no country in Europe to which war, and, above all, a war of even moderate length, such as a war with France would be sure to be, would prove so burdensome as to Prus sia, because in none would so little fight ing be done by professional soldiers, and so much by men drawn suddenly from all the trades and professions. Other nations hire men to fight; in Pr ussia the whole community may be said to lay down their .tools and go to. the field; and no statesman who has to arrest the social machine whenever he mobilizes the army would ever think of doing so with the recklessness or alacrity, with which the Emperor Napoleon or the Austrian Kaiser pours his forces into foreign terri tory totight for a province or an idea. Prussia, though one of the most warlike of the great European States, has had a more peaceful history than any of them. In fact, from the foundation of the mon archy to the present day, a period of one hundred and fifty years, including the reign of the great Frederick and the wars of the French revolution, she has enjoyed For the Newberry Herald. DME:ssrs. EDITORS :-We send you for the information of planters a statement of cot ton imported into Great Britain in 1866, hoping to disabuse the minds of a majority of them, of the idea that we, (the United States,) control the price of the great staple, and induce them to give more attention to the grain crop and less to cotton. Of 3,746, 000 bales imported by Great Britain last year, only 1,162,000 babes were American, as the following statement will show : American, 1.162,000 Egyptian, 167,000 Surat, 1,206,000 Turkey, 32,000 Brazil, 407,000 China and West Indies, 112,000 Japan, 10,000 Bengal, 347,000 Madras, 294,000 Total, . ,746,000 This statement shows that we never can successfully compete with the bal ince of the world in controlling the market. Then why should we give to cotton an almost un divided attention to the exclusion of the griin crop ? The condition of our country (the South) is alarming, the cry comes from every cotton growing State for corn, thous ands are on the point of starvation ; it is a deplorable condition for a whole people to be in. And what is the cause of it ? We certainly cannot attribute it entirely to the drought. Had three-fourths of our best lands been cultivated last year in corn in stead of cotton, would we not have had an excess beyond what was actua}Dy required to prevent want, notwithstanding the pro tracted drought ? We can never be a pros perous people until we produce within our selves the necessity of life, and we look to our planters to extricate us from our unfor tunate condition, Ty a judicious culture of the soil. All the financier., lawyers, and politicians.in the universe, cannot relieve us. The staff of life is what we need. Planters eonsult your own interest, the in terest of the country, and reverse your former mode of planting, give corn the pre cedence as you have heretofore given cot ton ; plant three-fourths of your best lands in corn, and we assert by the 1st of May 1868, you will have more clear profit than if you continue the old practice of planting cotton. We have lost the position we oc cupied previous to the war, and might as well admit it. We thought the world could not afford to do without our cotton; we find it can, and without any material disad vantage. You niust be convinced that it is to youi- interest to abandon your old method of planting. We are all interested, and all should contribute to the general good of our country in any and every way. An estimate of the last cotton crop may prove of some interest to you. We esti mate. the probable agnount of cotton that will be received between the 1st of Septem ber 1866, and the 1st of September 1867, at 4,200,000 bales as follows: United States, 1,800,000 bales ; WYest India, Bengal, Brazil, Egypt, &c., 2,400,000 bales. This is a low estimate. Compare that with the receipts prcvious to the war, and what is to justify the present prices! We think cotton low at 25c, but within one year we will see it selling .for half that amount. Can we ieasonably gxpect to obtain more than 12 to 15 cts for our cotton next season, with a supply on hand, a large cro~p coming on, a limited.demand for cotton fabrics, and a reat probability that by next fall the whole of Europe will be involved in war ? Plantr ers we ask your serious attention to this matter, it is of vital importance to you, and to the nhlole country. Can we live and prosper surrounded as we are by such des. titution ? Give us full granaries, and sur reund us with all the necessities of life, and we will be a happy and prosperous people. Let an irresponsible Congress pass military bills, and Shylocks demand the pound of fesh, only give us asupply of corn, and we an live and prosper. Planters can you af ford to raise cotton, with the present sys tem of labor for 12 to 15c per pound ! IT. & B3RO. Items of Intelligence. Destroy the stamhps on your cigar box es, before disposing of them, or you will subject yourselves to a heavy penalty. See 23d Sec. of Revenue law of 39th Con gress. Rev. Mr. Bagley, formerly missionary to Japan is said to have paid a visit to Mr. Jeff. Davis, to induce him to ask for pardon at the hands of the President, but without success. A squad of the Seventh Cavalry fought the U;heyennes thirty miles west of Fort Dodge, killing six, and losing one killed and one wounded. The imnpression prevails that Surratt will not be tried, in the fear that an investigation might prove his mother's inocence. Ex. Gov. Isham G. Harris, the first and last settler in the beautiful Cordova valley, Mexico, has left that ill-fated country. Congress has appropriated $50,000 to be distributed in seed to the South, by the Agricultural Bureau. Agents to be appointed in each district or county. The Oratorio Lucifer, by Piere Benoit was executed at Antwerp, during Lent, with orchestral and choral effect. Meetings are being held in various sections of this State, in which the races harmoniously interin gle. This is right. 16,000 Freedmen have removed from Northern Texas to Louisiana in the last four months. The laying of a sub marine cable from Lake City, Fla., to Punto Rosa, Cuba, is to be forthwith commenced. It is reported that nearly 500 build igs floated past Ghattanooga in the late freshet. The Southern tax paid to the Govern ment last year amounted to $15,162,726. 85. James Edmiston, author of the beau ti ful sacred lyric, "Savior Breathe an Eve ning Besccing," died in Engand recently. LOCAL ITEMS. Mt. L. ScnoDAIR.-By referring to advertisement it will be seen that this gentleman has removed to more con venient quarters, and is rapidly -making his arrangements to meet the public want in his acceptable and varied line of business. Uis reputation as a caterer for parties and pic-nics, and in fancy baking and confectioneries is well known, and we bespeak for him the attention and patronage he so. well deserves. The lovers of that delicious summer delicacy, Ice Cream, will be pleased to know that his Saloon will soon be open. LOVELACE & WHEELER.-The space in our advertising columns occupied by this enterprising and wide-awake firm shows that their stock is very complete. Almost everything that can be called for or wanted can be shown by them, and their goods too are fresh, just received, and will be sold at fair prices. "Live and let live," is the motto they have adopted, which gives them quick sales, enables them to renew and fill up with all new and seasonable styles and qualities of goods, and to keep up with the changes in prices, fashions and tastes. ' A visit to their new Store is recommended. I. M. ScBEr & Co.-We have looked over the different styles of Ladies, Misses, Gents and Youths shoes at this establish ment, and pronounce them decidedly the handsomest in shape, finish and material that have ever been in this market. Mr. McMetts, the business manager of the firm shows, in the selections that he has made, and the patterns, most of which in the finer grades are of his own design, that he understands what this community need, and we feel confident that his efforts to please will be fully appreciated. Any kind of shoe, can be found there, from the plainest to the finest, of the best workmanship, and material and unsur passable for neatness of finish. An ex amination of their stock is advised. TIE. TEMPERANCE MEETING.-It is a pleasure to note that the cause of tem perance is growing in interest and im portance, and the list of signers swelling to a large and beautiful proportion. The Court House was again crowded to over flowing with a highly respectable and in terested audience on Friday- night last. In spite of the prognosticatio'-s of its opponents, the society continues to flourish, and has been so admirably worked and taken such deep root in the community, that no fear need be enter tained of a retrogade movement. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Mickell, and addresses were made by the Rev. J. Taylor Zealy, and T. S. Moorman, Esq., which were highly mnteresting, eloquent, and gave good argument why the reform should go on. At the close of the addresses many names were added to the books, both of ladies and gentlemen. The reform among the boys, hitherto so noisy and troublesome, is worthy of particulbr notice, their behaviour on this occasion gives flattering evidence that a home influence has been exerted. On Friday night next it is expected that the meeting will be ad dressed by the Rev. W. H. Fleming. ALL, SERENE, BUT BEAUTIFULLY uLL. The weather is delightful and no possible complai.nt can at this moment be made against it, except perhaps that it might seem to have a deleterious effect upon men and things. Business is as dull as "ditch water," and the town so remark ably quiet, as to render it anything but pleasant ; one day is like unto another day for dullness, nothing stirring, nothing doing. Th.e ladies, (God bless em, for without em what would we do for a paragraph now and then,) still do the usual amount of out door work, exciting hope in the merchants' hearts with visions of sales, which are occasionally realized for "'tis not like it used to vos ; a charige has come over .the spirit of the dream. Greenbacks are disagreably scarce. It is deplorable. - Then there are no rows, no excitement, all quiet, nobody hurt, our local is out at the elbows, wait ing in hope like Micauber for "something to turn up." A little muss would be delightful. SPICE.-For the local column: Pennsylvania is going to prevent cru elty to animals. Very proper, city of Brotherly love. A Cincinnati paper, speaking of Miss Anna Dickinson, tells us that she has "susceptibility of appreciation of adapt ibility." Wonder if she has use for em all. Marriages are rare among the Chinese in California. But one is recorded in our last San Franeisco papers-Ay Fy to Cum Ho. What need of marriages among celestials? General Butler is a stirring fellow and makes stirring speeches. He is said to be the possessor of a great deal of stir ring material-lots of it. Spoons no doubt. A country paper says :-A cow was struck by lightning and instantly killed, belonging to thae village physician who had a beautifni calf four days old. Did you ever ? No never. A little boy asked his mother what blood relations meant. She explained that it meant near relatives, etc. After thinking a moment, she said, "Then, mother, you must be the bloodiest relation I've got." Very good, Johnny. The question why printers do not snc Some dear, delightful man says that the latest and sweetest things in bonnets u are the ladies faces. A charming fellow, certainly. At no moment of difficulty does a bus band, knowing his own utter helpless- n ness, draw so closely to his wife's side t for comfort and assistance, as when he n wants a button sewed on his shirt collar. a Least wise, mostly. e W ben luckless Printers stoop to credit, And find too late that men won't pay What charms can sooth the Scribes who edit? c What art can wash the debt away? The only art their case to better, To bring the money when 'tis due, To give repentance to the debtor, And wring his pocket-is to SUE. V Gen. Sickles says, Sue not. F A DoG-Oc SH AME.-The chief agent of the rail road at this place, we trust with S no malice in his heart, but evidently in n disregard of the Bureau, perpetrated a c wicked ho-ax on George, a freedman, from the neighborhood of Columbia, on Friday last. It was aggravated from the fact, that George, in his own expressive 4 language, had "jes de oder day been flanked by one ob dem cussed, chicken stealin', nigger lubbing, colored mis shumary gemmen from de Norf, out- of five dollars and a half." This was ras cally, while the hoax was doggisb, as will be seen. George had been up-coun try and returned with a couple of two cur-tailed dorgs, of the several species of hound and terrier, for one Mr. Cobweb of Columbia. Arriving on foot back, with dogs aforesaid, about train time, George sought free passage for his four footed friends, but our agent had not clear ed the cobwebs from his heart that day, by bite or sup, as it was Friday and fast day, and being in a dogged mood, posi tively refused, notwithstanding George's representation that he had but two and a half dollars for his own passage. He generously informed him howc: cr, that there was a gentleman in town who would advance the sum necessary-two fifty more-for Cobweb; and giving him some fictitious name, sent George in a dog-trot pace, in the hot, sweltering sun, in search of the kind friend. George innocent of city life, little suspecting that he had fal len into, the hands of a practical joker, readily swallowed the bait. It is need less to say that the search was fruitless, or how far he travelled, how many gen tlemen. were called on, or that sent here, there and everywhere, George almost be gan to doubt his own identity. When we saw him he had just escaped the hands of our dentist, Dr. Watt, 'who in a bluff but generous nmanner had volun teered to extract his teeth at Cobweb's expense. Big drops of sweat hung from his dark, expressive countenance, while his eyes showed two-thirds of the white. Any one could see that George was be ginning to smell a mice ; that he was a victim. It is but just to say t'hat our store keepers took a lively interest -in this affair, and helped -George by direc tions to various points wihere it was at all likely Cobweb's friend might b efound;~ and further, when it was actually ascer tained that he "was no dar," they would have advanced the whole amount by sub scrip tion at once; but sales had been light, and examination revealed the sad fact, that all Moliohon-, new range, and the brick hotel combined, could not pro d.uce so much as two and a half dollars. What was to be done? Our local heart responded, give the rail road a year's subscription to the Herald. True it was fifty cents more than the amount needed, but we didn't care, our hack was up, and hang the cost, we'd give full vent to our charitable feelings. Called on agent, we did, George and local, explained, made thc offer, looking virtuously indignanmt. Could not succeed, agent dogmatically dogged, dorgs could not go without cash, no use for papers, full of stuff; told lies, never got puffed like other folks, and al ways meddling with somebody's busi ness, &c. With lacerated heart we turn ed a tearful eye on George and those innocent dorgs, and left the depot in dis gust, thinking of the waiting, anxious Cobweb. We earnestly ask the Colum bia Phoenix to inform us if the dorgs arrived safely, and what Cobweb said and did thereafter. P. S. Since the above was in type we learn that the agent though he refused the passage, did not perpetrate the hoax on George. It was done by the tin man up town. A WARNING TO THE COLORED PEOPLE. -We learn from a gentleman in St.f Matthews Parish, that a fellow, calling himself A. Stanfoot, is going through the country collecting money from persons of color, and giving them in return cer- F tificates for land, which he says will be taken from the white people in about fifteen days. and delivered to them. He represents himselfas an agent for the U. S. Government. The following is a copy of one of hisja certificates: "This - day of April, 1867, I have paid to the pass of the U. S. the sum of $2, for value received in land. By order ( P. S. Sheadaler-Zebadee Kenly.( To Agent. A. STANFooT." [Orangeburg Times. INFORMATION WANTED.-Any person who knows the fate of Thos. S. Evheigh, Co. G, 26th S. C. Vol., will confer a last ing obligation by communicating the same to his sorrowing widow and help less little ones. On 1st day of April, 1865, at Five Forks, Va., he was wound ed, and taken prisoner, since which time nothing has been heard of him. He was a Master Mason ; and papers throughout the country friendly to the Order, are earnestly requested to copy I ONE OF Two THINGS.-"WC will remain nder military rule." So says some Arkan is editor, and some Louisianian echoes it. ut, says the N. 0. Picayune, you cannot nd will not remain under military rule; on will have a government made for you, you do not make it for yourself under the iilitary bills. If you vote down a conven on, you who thus vote will be disfran hised by a supplementary bill, and then one but black and white Radicals will have ny voice in the Government. Nothing an be more wild than the idea that there any mode of action or posture of inaction -hich can avoid the issue. Organize or migrrte! This is the only alternative. ugusta Press. n THOSE oF oUR READERS Whot lck .a rowth of hair upon the face, or those ,hose hair is falling out, or have become ald, would do well to try "DR. SEVIGNE'S 'ESTAURATEUR CAPZLLAIRE." This- pr aration has been.used by tbossanis In ais country and Europe, with the most ratifying results. Testimonia1s of the iost flattering character have been tre eived from -the most wealthy ad in uential citizens of the country, and wil e sent free to any one, on. application, iy Messrs. BERGER. SHFiVTS & Go., 7 hemists, of Troy, N.:Y., the only agents n America for the sale, of tU .*me. lead their adverttsement in thiste. OF THE 9,IANY. COSMETicS and ,oilet irticles now advertised, but few .prSve :o be' what they are reprserited. EM i SERGER. SHur. & - . Chemisg,go [roy, N. Y.,-araadver-siteseney evcral articles that have- proT ;cives just as represented, for chj y tre acting as agents. We believe then o >be perfectly trustwbr ,;, ta :r,ties using thrrp2attere hem fully up to the recommends given'. See their advertisementin another*olem* )f this paper. Index to New Advertiemn . The followin'g Advertisements a br the first time. Those to be con= >e found under their respective heade . out iext issue: L. SCIODAIR-BAKERY,-Bread, ?ies, Cakes; Parties furnished.. I. M. SUBER & Co.-Sboes,- Shoes, legant stock. .. LOVEILACE & WHEELEL-Every. bing that can be called for. . .msin SILAS JOflNSTrONE-Oomi'on rs Notice. S. P. BOOZER & Co.-Houme made cythe Blades, &e. JOHN D. BATEMAN-Oolumb louse. N~EWBERRY, April 30-The Cotton mak e g aken a lively turn with the news 'of a adrae Liverpool, and ratesat 20cts.I COLUX3BIA, April 8J.-RuHig rates' .oaim lets. Gold 136. - NEW YOBK, April 29--' P. M.-Cottou bosy nt, active and advanced 2c.; sales of ,50balmi. 'Jour advar.ced 1l0a15 cents. Corm -e am. ited and advanced la2c. -GoldSf' AUGUsTA, April 29.-Cotton excite but rregular; holders askiug high lates; ales; receipts 96-bales; prliee ranging frm o 271. CHARLEsToli, April 29 -Cotton is at a gan4* ales 100O bales; quotations nominal;. ue.e 2 ales. LrVEEoor., April ~29 -3te5Iag.-'a-Tht. ni the cotton market was main tainued up tote lose-midd ling upland.12aI2i-Grleans 2a2 ~ales of 25, .00 bales. Manchester advicartor ,ble. H ome Made GRAIN CRADLES, Of superior quailit. Axnd re idy oiium, Griffin'.Scythie Blades, nrd Set-the St*dn' t S. P. BUOZER A CO'S May 1-18-3t. Hardware Store. AN NOW* EXHIBIT THE LARGEST, BEST, and most VA RIED, tock of: Ladies, Misses, GsnU, Youths and Chflde's. S HORS? ['o be found'this side of a leston. ['he NEW STYLES, { GOOD MAKE, FINE MATERIAL, ELEGANT SHAPB,'and POPULAR PRflES, WVill meet the approbation of tb. >ublic, to which attention is ies >eetfully called. I. M. SUBER & CO. Xe~w Range, MJain. st., opposite miay118 tf M. BARREkSO0.. Louis Scho dair, Having removed to the CO~RNEEBPM )N MAIN STREET, formerly occupied by L. Harris, and directly opposit.e Messrs. Viskeman & Wilber, would respeictfufly In >rm the ladies and ciieseeggts e is prepared to furnish, ,, .* Dinner, Supper, 'ic-nie and Wedding Paries, ritb every kind of CAKES and PASTRY, t short notice, such as BTEEPLE~S ~f Nogat, Almond, Cocoanut, Maccaroni, )range, &c., Iced and Ornamented CAKES. Charlotte Russe, Jelly and Blaoe-uange, ~reami and Swiss Merainquos, fruit Nerdin uo, Vacherin, Polonnaise and Jelly Cake. Also on hand Fresh Fruit, Pound ad ponge Cakes, Jelly Rolls, Sugar Buiseuits, umbles, Ginger Snaps anid Nufs, Rock ~ake, Love Kisses, &c., ~resh Bread and Assorted Fles, Every Morning. Sweet rolls, and Tea bread baked to order. HIe will also have a fine assortment of 'RENCH and other CANDIES of hia own