The banner of the South. (Augusta, Ga.) 1868-1870, March 27, 1869, Image 6

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Newspaper Page Text6 Burning of Spring Hill College. INSCRnJEP TO THE JESUIT FATHERS, The noble pile, to learning reared, Is but a shapeless mass, Charred, broken, blackend, seared— yfe gaze, and cry alas ! Numberless treasuers were taken away— Their value who can tell ? ’Tie bootless now to murmur; nay, “God doeth all things well.” Therein we thought for years to dwell In peaceful, sweet retreat; We little dreamed so near the knell That brought us to our feet! From slumber roused, at dead of night, We saw the danger grand— On every side a lurid light, By luckless breezes fanned. Thank God! the boys are safe and sound— No loss of life betel; Our grateful hearts have truly found “He doeth all things well.” Burning, burning were map and chart, And philosophic lore. Painful 'twas for scholar’s heart To view yet, not deplore! The brave old clock, in yonder room, Struck clear the hour of four. When tongues of flame pronounced its doom; It now’ can chime no more ! We had rare gems; beyond all price— Thg musuem, it fell; But let us from our souls say thrice, ‘‘He doeth all things well.” And “Shall He be dying or dead?” Dear pearl of instinct art, Expressing, ere his spirit fled, Our sufFring Saviour’s heart! E’en this great loss we can repair, Tho’ breast may heave and swell; The Lord is mindful of our care; “He doeth all things well!” New Orleans, Feb. 10, 1869. A VOICE FROM THeToRTHWEST- St. Paul, Minn., March, 1869. Banner of the South : A bill has been lately introduced into the Legislature for the removal of the State Capital to a howling wilderness, called Kandizolin. This bill passed the House a few days ago,by a large majori ty. What has induced these pious Radical rascals to introduce such a bill, is more than I can conceive. It may be the atmosphere of St. Paul has a serious effect upon their lungs, since it instills into their veins horrible Democratic ten dencies. But it is to be hoped that the Senate, which contains some men of judgment and common sense, will not permit this bill to become a law. Is it not wild and extravagant to propose to tax a people, who are already beggared by the amount of taxes imposed on them, to build anew State Capital in a locality where the wolf and foa. TOuin at large and no one to dispute their right ? Is not this in keeping with Radical legisla ting ? It is proposed to hold a State Convention for the purpose of reviewing the State Constitution. This is a pious idea, and the man with whom it origin ated, deserves credit for a little common sense. For it is a well known fact, that it is almost impossible t# discern the fundamental principles of our State Con stitution; so muen Radical tinkering has it undergone that it may well be com pared to Joseph's coat, a complete piece of patchwork. lam glad that the Banner endorses the proceedings of our late Irish Immi gration Convention, and warmly advo cates the holding of a General one in which the South may participate. As I have touched upon this subject, I can not pass over it, without making one re mark. It is a well known fact, that whatever has been undertaken by our Irish-Ainerican citizens in behalf of their countrymen and native land, has proved of little success—in many cases a total failure. Experience teaches what has been the cause of this. The cause can be attributed to nothing else than to ad mitting into their councils and delibera tions unprincipled and self-interested men, in whom the people had lost all confidence; for they knew these men to be dastardly sneaks, who would sell their fellow-countrymen for a mess of por ridge. Now our late Irish Convention, contained such men. I do not find fault with the Convention for allowing such characters to participate in its do ings, as all who called themselves Irish men were invited to attend. But I do find fault with the Convention for nomi nating gentlemen to hold prominent po sitions, during the deliberations of the meeting, who are guilty of buying up the illiterate portion of their countrymen during the late election, and afterwards publicly boasted of the amount of dol lars realized in the speculation. If the N. W. Chronicle be conscious of the fact ( and it it be not, it should), it is guilty of a non-performance of its duty, as the recognized organ of the Irish here in the Northwest. Has the Chronicle been deceived? I hardly think so. Has it connived at the mat ter? I will not accuse it; its editor is far above that. Had we but a few more ot the stamp of the pure, incorruptible and patriotic Dillon O’Brien, we might hope that the Convention would accom plish its object. I need scarcely tell you, that St. Pat rick’s Day will be becomingly celebrated by our Irish citizens. If report be cor rect, the coming celebration will eclipse all former ones, especially in St. Paul, Minneapeolis, Hastings, and other places. If I knew you would come, I would in vite you, but as I don’t take a refusal in good part, I’ll tell you stop to home. I will conclude by wishing every Irish reader of the Banner, a happy Patrick’s Pot —and advising them not to drown their Shamrock too deep. Bob Zero. A VOICE FROIvTaRKANSAS, Dear Banner : Abroad, just now, Arkansas is in the height of enjoyment of a worse or better (which is it?) name than has been her much derided commou lot. In many Northern papers our misfortunes have been alluded to as a “ second rebellion’’ which rendered it necessary that the strong arm of the military should be ex ercised over us, when the truth of the matter is, that, although there has ex isted, and may exist, for all your corres pondent knows to the contrary, such an organization as the “ Knights of the White Camelia,* never, in a single in stance, to their honor be it said, whoever they may be, have they committed any depredations, acts of cruelty, or unpro voked assault. Such work does not seem to constitute their mission—at least none have come to light in the shape of rumors, and when a cart is out of repair it is sure to make some racket. They have, in deed, helped themselves most copiously to God’s best gift to man—pure water — as I am informed that one of them can drink half a dozen buckets; but this is not surprising, when we take into con sideration that they come and go silently, where and whence, no one knows or can ascertain. One of our neighbors, who witnessed a midnight march in a neigh boring town, confidently asserted that Gen. T. C. Hindman rode in advance of the column. It is only child’s play in comparison with the doings of the Loyal League. In a Radical organ the follow ing appears : “ Governor Glayton was loth to call out the militia duriug the campaign, fearing it might be construed into an electioneering scheme, and long bore the discredit of a government which did not protect its citizens, and only con sented when all other hopes of good order failed.’’ And again: “ His orders woro vory atri'oi *n regard to M»ainfcainmg discipline, and respecting private proper ty when not found in the hands of armed men or bands in opposition to law.” If this is the case, Gov. Clayton’s orders have not been fulfilled, for it is well known that the disbanded militia returned home laden wdth the spoils of a success ful raid into an adjoining county which is under the ban of the Vandal. If the rights of the peaceful and law-enduring were respected, honest men would not be compelled to flee from their homes as the invaders advanced, nor would the cry, “ the militia are coming !” create such consternation. Yet it is not a mat ter of much surprise when we know that it is composed of negroes and illiterate white men—men who hardly know that it is a sin to steal—whose only religion is the stars and stripes —whose only God, the negro. Doubtless, if the voice of the people could be heard and heeded, there would be none of this Radical pro tection, and fewer Radical self-styled protectors. Leaving your readers to decide whether the prayer of Arkansas is for peace or war, I am the Banner’s true friend, R. R. For the Banner of the South. CULTURE OF SUGAR CANE NUMBER FIVE. During the war the writer frequently met with patches of Sugar Cane in the River bottoms in ,Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. I remember with what delight the sweet juice recalled the asso ciations of home. Satisfied that Sugar can be successfully and profitably culti vated by small farmers, throughout many portions of all the Southern States, he begs to urge upon every farmer that lie should cultivate a small patch of cane, and produce his own Sugar and Molas ses Cane is cultivated as easily as Corn. One acre will yield 1,000 lbs. Sugar and 00 gallons Molasses—equal to not less than s*2oo. Small portable mills and evaporating pans can be bought in New Orleans, at a cost of SBOO to SI,OOO, which will make all the Sugar for a considerable neighborhood—say from 300 to 1,000 lbs. per day. Let your farmers act upon this suggestion and make their own Sugars, and they can then preserve their own fruits with out spending so much cash. Remember that every pound of Sugar represents a certain amount of Gold—Louisiana will Mill® ©I fSI SOISI. not be jealous—the West and North will buy all she can ever produce. We must produce everything that we con sume. and we shall soon be freed f from the political troubles that encompass us. Louisiana. L. T.BLOMR & CO. PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIETORS. AUGUSTA, Ga., MARCH‘27,IB69. sut)Usf)et’s EJcpattmnU. TERMS: One copy, one year, invariably in advance $3 00 “ “ six months “ “ Single Copies 10c f® To Clubs.— To any person sending us a Club of one copy, one year, will be given. To Clubs of 20, or more The Banner will be furnished at the rate of $2 50 per annum, gg- in all cases the names must be furnished at the same time, and the cash must accompany each order. jgST Dealers will be supplied on liberal termß. in making remittances to the Banner of the South use Checks on New York, or Post Ofliee Money Orders on Augusta. If these cannot be had, send by Express, or in Registered Letters. MONEY ORDERS. The money order system is recommended for its superiority as a safe and cheap method ol transmitting small sums through the mails. Orders are issued in sums not less than sl, nor more than SSO- Larger amounts can be transmitted to the same person, at the same time, by additional orders. RATES. For an order not exceeding S2O- •• -10 cents. More than S2O and I<3BB More than S3O and less than s*o- • • - 2 0 More than S4O and less than SSO-. • .25 4 ‘ Those who remit money to us should, in every case, ■procure a post-office order, where it can be done, a check on New York, or make remittances by Express. If this cannot be done, money letters should be regis tered; otherwise, if money is lost, we will not be responsible. Address „ L. T. BLOME & CO-, Augusta, Ga. Receipts. —We shall commence in our next issue the publication of the receipts of money for the Banner of the South, commencing with those of January; and all those who do not find their names in the list will be requested to advise us promptly of the f»ot Real Estate Raffle. —We invite particular attention to the advertisement of Mr. P. Gleason’s Real Estate Raffle in another column. The property to be raffled is very valuable and located in a pleasant part of the City. There will be two prizes—the highest throw takes the first house, and the lowest the other —an excellent opportunity to obtain a homestead at a nominal cost. The price of Tickets is $lO 00. See the advertise ment for description of the property. The Columbia and Augusta Railroad. —A trip over the greater portion of this new road enables us to say that it is one of the smoothest running we ever trav eled on. The cars are comfortable, con ductors courteous and attentive, scenery on the route pleasing, and connections perfect. The line is in running order from Columbia to Graniteville, 11 miles from Augusta; the track is laid a few miles this side of Graniteville ; and the grading nearly finished to the Hamburg side of the river. It will, no doubt, be a deservedly popular route, when finished ST- PATRICK’S DAY IN AUGUSTA. The Festival of Ireland’s Patron Saint was duly observed in our city. The several Societies and Fire Companies in which the Irish element predominates, assembled at the Hall of the Hibernian Society, on Jackson street, at about 8 o’clock in the morning. Here the Pro cession was organized under the Chief Marshalship of Mr. Councilman James Gargan, with the Assistants appointed for the occasion, and moved off in the following order : 1. Music—Colored Brass Band. 2. Hibernian Benevolent Society, Hon. Robt. H. May, Preside ntP. Walsh, Vice- President. Each member wearing a hand some green badge. 3. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, J. D. Kavanagh, President; Edw. G. Bouli neau, Ist Vice-President; Jno. Me Adam, 2d Vice-President, 4. St. Aloysius Sunday School Society, under the direction of Wm. Mulherin and E. F. Samuels. Each member wear ing a beautiful crimson badge. They had with them also a handsome banner. 5. Music—Fisher’s Brass Baud. 6. Washington Fire Company, No. 1, Capt. Jno. Neibling. 7. Little Washingtons—Juvenile Fire Company. 8. Augusta Fire Company, No. 5, Capt. Kenily. 9. Blennerhassett Fire Company, No. 6, Capt. Maddry. 10. Richmond Fire Company, No. 7, Capt. McAuliffe. 11. Citizen Fire Company, No. 8, Wm. C. Bryson. Each of the Companies wearing their appropriate uniforms. The route of the Procession was as follows : From the rendezvous on Jack son street to Broad street; down Broad to Monument; down Monument to Greene; up Greene to Mclntosh ; down Mcln tosh to Telfair; up Telfair to the Catho lic Church, where a Solemn High Mass was celebrated, and an eloquent dis course, appropriate to the occasion, de livered by Father O’Hara, the Orator of the Day. The theme of the Reverend speaker was the Life and Services of St. Patrick; and it was presented in a most feeling and interesting manner; the large auditory giving it a most respectful at tention. At night a grand Sacred Cocnert was given at the Church, the proceeds of which were for the benefit of the organ fund. Two large and fine statues—one of St. Patrick and the other of St. Bridget —were blessed at the same time and place; and now adorn the Grand Altar. The following account of Father Ryan’s Lecture and the Concert, we copy from the Chronicle Sf Sentinel, of March 18th: “ The immense concourse which filled the Church to its utmost capacity, were treated to a most entertaining and in structive lecture by Father A. J. Ryan. The Poet-Priest, whose noble South songs have found a place in every Southern home and endeared their au thor to every Southern heart, never ap peared to better advantage, never spoke with more eloquence and earnestness than he did on this occasion, when, dur ing the whole of his lecture, he held his audience as if spell-bound by his won derful elocution and rhetoric. The Concert was a complete success, and is unanimously declared to be one of the finest ever given iu this city. The greatest pains were taken and taste dis played in arranging the evening’s pro gramme. Some of the finest vocal and instrumental performers were engaged for its rendition, and the result was a rich musical banquet. In the necessarily brief limits of a newspaper article, we have not space for further comments, but must content ourselves with only a brief notice of the different pieces : An organ voluntary—an improvisation on National airs—by Mr. Weigand : a “Na tional hymn, solo and chorus”—composed by Mr. Weigand—sung by Mrs. Kava nagh and the choir of the Church “ Gloria in Exeelsis Deo”—sung by the whole choir; a solo soprano, “ Salve Re gina,” sung by Mrs. Blois, from our sister city, Savannah ; a basso solo “Redemp tori Mundi’ 7 —by Mr. Charles Spaeth ; a solo and chorus “Ave verum,” arranged by Mr. Weigand, from the great “Pardon Scene” in the opera of Ernani—the solo sung by Mr. Spaeth, the chorus by the choir; a baritone solo, “Motetto’’ —sung by Mr: Ilopfgarten; an organ offertoire by Mr. Weigand; a chorus, “Magnificat” —by the choir; a soprano solo, “ Ave Maria”—by Miss Durban; a trio, “Veni Creator” —by Mrs. May and Messrs. O’Brien and Ilopfgarten; a soprano solo, “ O Salutaris” —by Mrs. May : “Infiam matus,” a solo and chorus from Rossini's Stabat Mater—the solo by Mrs. Blois and the chorus by the choir. After the Concert was over, the mem bers of the Hibernian Society had an en tertainment at their hall on Jackson street, t his was a most pleasant little social re-union of the Societies and many invited guests, gotten up in fine style, and passing off in the most pleasant pos sible manner. With this last closed St. Patrick’s Day in Augusta. Our General Travelling Agent.— Mr. M. J. Gannon, our General Travel ling Agent, is now on a tour through the South and West in the interest of the Banner of the South. We cordi ally commend him to our friends. OUR BOOK TABLE, A Spiritual Retreat of Eight Days. By the Rt. Rev. John M. David, D.D. First Coadjutor of Bishop Flaget. Edited, with Additions and an Intro duction, by M. J. Spalding, D.D., Archbishop of Baltimore (J. M.) Bal timore : Published by John Murphy & Cos., Printers to the Pope, and to the Archbishop of Baltimore. 182 Balti more street. 1869. This is an admirable devotional work partly prepared by the late saintly Bishop J. B. David, of Kentucky, and edited and revised with additions by Archbishop Spalding. No Catholic Should be without it. Bishop David, it is thought, was the first Priest who es tablished spiritual “Retreats” in this country, and effected a great deal of good through their agency, as others have done often since. The volume before us is made as complete as possible, and is handsomely printed and hound. Uncle Edward’s Stories ; or, Tales of the Season. A Book for Boys and Girls. By T. E. Howard. New York: The Catholic Publication So ciety, 126 Nassau street. 1868. We have here a charming little juve nile publication from the pen of one of the most interesting authors in the coun try. It is neatly printed, and is a collec tion of short, but pointed and pleasing tales. The W hitlock Exposition Recorder. —The March number of this valuable work is before us. It is devoted to Agri culture, Horticulture and Mechanic Arts; and is published|monthly by the Whit lock Exposition, Publication and Ex change Cos., 245 Broadway, New York. P. 0. Box 6,722. Price $1.50 per an num. Edited by Andrew S. Fuller. Peters’- Musical Monthly. —The March number of Peter s Musical Month ly is at hand, and contains some twenty four pages of choice new music, giving selections from the most popular writers, and variety enough to suit the most fas tidious. We notice, first, a beautiful little ballad, with Chorus, by J. S. Cox, entitled “ Left all Alone,” the words of which run as follows : “ I’qi left alone in my sorrow, No mother to soothe me to rest.” Then follows a sacred song by George Leach, entitled “ The Lord will Pro vide.” “ Though troubles assail, and dangers affright ; Though friends may all fail, and foes all unite; Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide; The Scriptures assure us—the Lord will provide.” “ Coraline,” by the nation’s song writer, Will. S. Hays, comes next, the chorus of which runs as follows: “ Oh! she was fair and gentle as a child had ever been, And the fairest of the angels is our darling Coraliue.” This is followed by a sprightly comic song by T. Brigham Bishop, entitled .*• The Young Widow,” and, among other things, she says, “ She doesn’t want a man who stops out all night. Or one that drinks brandy and comes home quite tight.” There are also three Instrumental pieces, namely: “Pretty as a Pink,’’ “Barcarole,” by Mack ; “Fleur de The Galop,” by Dressier, and the famous “ Grecian Bend March,” by Prevot. In addition to the above, Mr. Peters gives fifteen pages of choice family reading, and all for the moderate sum of 30 cents, or S3O per year—over $3 worth of new music appearing in each number. Those of our musical friends who do not subscribe are certainly losing a rich treat, as S4O worth of music cannot be bought every day for such a small sum. Issued by J. L. Peters, music publish er, P. O. Box 5,420, New York. Sample copies, 30 cents. Our Own. --The first number of this new candidate for popular favor has reached us, and gives an evidence qt merit which is highly gratifying. It is “ a magazine for Catholics,” and some ol its principal features are set forth in the advertisement in another column. V e commend “ Our Own" to our readers as a periodical worthy of patronage. We hope our friends will renew their subscriptions at once, those who do not intend to renew will please notify us of the fact. All who don’t renew in two weeks will have their papers discontinued.