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where are my children!" No sound is
heard to fall upon her ear, save the
heart-rcnding echo of ooh where are
my chlldren!" She shricks and howls.
The whole neighborhood is alarmed.
They flock TO her house from all quar-
tiers. But ah it is too late 90 in search
OF her little ones then. Early next morn
ing they trace them throug h the snow:
and, at length, find them, wrapped in
each others cold embrace, with marble
cheeks and lips pressed closely together.
AS they could not be separated with
ou, violence, their weeping friends inter-
red them in the same grave inasmuch
as'thry had thus suffered together in life,
they might rest together in death, until
that great day shall come, when joyful
angels shall awake them to the cry Of
cold and hunger no more.
Where is tho lady who can fead of
the tragical end of these three little in
nocen,s, without being touched to the
heart, and awakened 10 Il lively sense
OF the importance of lifting her pleading
voice in behalf OF trmperancc2 Where
is the family who Can follow them, as,
pale and furnished, they cry along the
frozen road in search Of their mother,
without feeling all their OBJECTIONS
agains, the Washng,onian Temperance
Society melt and die away within theme
Or where is the ds,iIer and vcnder of
ardent spirits, however obduratc, who
can behold these weeping victims of this
accursed traffic, without trembling at
his awful responsibility, and shaddcring
at the thought Of that dread day of retri.
button when millions of such reproach-
ing forms shall arise, and, in Heavens
Chanccry, plead like angels trumpet
tongned against" his participation in
: the deep damna'ion of, their taking off,"
GLAUcUs.
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FOR THE BANNER

AT a meeting of the AbbeviIle Light
Infantry, had on the 23d instant, with
the intent 10 propose "proper measures
for responding to the call of Congress
upon the country7or volunteers" for the
Mexican war, the following preamble
and resolutions were proposed and adopt
ed -
WHEREAS, The requisition made bv
Gen. Taylor and Gen Gaines, TO meet
the txigencies on the Rio Gran,le del
Norte, has been promptly answered ana
filled by our patriotic fellow citizens of
the South West: And Whereas, no
scheme for the organization Of the army
of fifty thousand volunteers under the
late War Bill, has been announced, and
no plan of campaign developed or indi-
Gated by the Prrsiden, of the e. S.. or
the War Department; therefore,
Resoived, That we await further in
formation or cali from the proper au,ho-
rites, before taking any active measures
for raising and organizing volunteers
RESOLVED, That the President and
Congress of,he U. S., have but respon-
ded TO the feelings and acted out the pa
triotic views Of the country, in the prompt,
bold and efficient measures which they
have adopted, in rere!!ing the invasion
of our soil by the Mexican army, and
in maintaining the rights ofour citizens
and the dignity of the nation.
Resolved, That in view of the event
ful crisis, we will res, upon our arms,
prepared to respond with alacrity, to the
call of duty and of patriotism, and if
need be, to maintain with our lives and
our fortunes, the rights and honor of our
country.
Ordered, that the Secretary publish
the foregoing proceedings.
J.B. MORAGNE, Capt. A. IL.
Inos. THoMsoN, Scc'y.
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Valunt>le Land tor Sale!
BARGAIN TO BE HAD!!!

% The subscriber offers his tract of
Land for sale, four miles south west
oi Ab'eviIlc G.. Fl. on the Snake Road.
1t contains about $50 acres, between 2
and 300 acr's OF it wood land, we'll tim-
brrrd, the ba!anc" in cultivation, about 60
acres fresh. Th'rc is a good dwelling
with all on, buildings necessary, good
screw, gin lo's" &c; and within 100 yds
OF L regularly attended Church. Thr pur-
chaser can have his own time 10 part of
the money bv giving good security.
May II 13 TO F S LUCIUS
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NEW SPRING g. SUMMER
Brp FOODS.
McBRYDE & POSEY,

Have just received large stock of Spring
ana Summer Goods, purchased with great
care in the New York and Charleston
markets, and will be sold on the most rea-
sonable terms, to suit the times.
The following are porlicn of the goods
received: A fine assortment Of
LADIES' GOODS,
such as black and colored Silk, fine worst
&c Barages, also worstcd Balzarines, or.
gandn Musiins. printed Muslns and
Lawns, fancy Prints Ga large assortmcnty
Muslin Scnrfs and Barege Shawis, Bon.
net Ribbons, Ladies' Gloves and Mits.
We expect in u few days fine assert.
ment Ladies Bonnets (atest fashions.)
NEWS GOODS,
AZ fine assortment Of black, blue and brown
Cloths and Cnssimcrs, fine Coddineton
and summer Cloths, black Drap d'Eta "a
large assortment,) Pantaloons Stuffs, such
ns French summer Cashmere. Gambroons,
LINN Drills, &c; Vcstings; black Bous-
hnzin"s; silk Hnndkerchiefs, black and
fancy for the neck do; Irish Linen Sus.
."nd"rs; Gloves, &c. A large assort-
ment of READY MADE CLOTHING.
such as SUNNI r Coats and V.sts. A
larg" assortment Of Boots, Shoes, Hats,&c
A fin" assortment Of SHELF HARD.
WARE. Cotton and Wool Cards. Patent
and Carolina Hos, Patent and Grass
Scythes. Trace Chains. Tuhbs Buckets and
Sievee. An assortment Of
AADDLfRY,
such ns saddles. Brides, saddle bags. Carr
pet do Brid" Bits and stirrup Irons. A
large assortment Of CROCKERY.
GROCERIES, &c,
Sugar, Cotfe.', P'pp"r. Spice. Ginger,
Powder and Shot. Lead, 10000 S.gars.
SD dozen bottles fine Porter: Also good
assortment Of DRUGS, MEDICINES
and DYESTUFFS.
We avniI ourselves Of this method Of re.
turning our thanks to those who have pa.
tr"niz ID "s herel oforr, and respectfully 80.
liclt n continuance Of the same.
May l3 lItf
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FOR THE BANNER.)
VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO!

FOR THE BANNER.
VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO!
AT meeting of the McDufie Rifle
Guards, on their regular parade ground
at Dead Fall, on Saturday the 2sd inst,
the following resolutions were proposed
and unanimously adopted. The pre-
amble and resolutions having been read
to the Company, without comment,
except simple explanation of the state
of hostilities, their Captain q. F. MAR
snALL) called upon them 10 make known
if they would follow him to the seat of
war by following him on that occasion,
when every member present (65 in
aumbcr) simultaneously marched after
him.
WHEREAS, Mexico, by existing trea-
ties, entered into with the United States,
has pledged herself to regard that conf
ty due one nation from another, as es-
tablished and regulated by the law of
nations for the government of their in
ternational affairs, and to trea, our citi-
zens with due respect to their rights of
person and property, and to extend to
them equal privileges with the citizens
OF other nations or independent sove-
relgntles trading to and with that repub-
ic: And Whereas, she has violated
good faith in refusing to comply with
her promises to indemnify citizens of the
United States for loses already sustained
by them: And Whereas, the United
States have scrupuIously regarded these
stipulations between the two govern
ments as sacred, and have preserved
them inviolAte, according to their spirit
and letter; and wishing by every pos
sible means to AVOID :, difficulty be-.
tween that nation and this, have for
bourne until by open hostiIitics perpc.
trated upon our citizens, she is driven
from forbearance to another equally i'm.
perative duty, of reprlling aggression {:
And Whereas, Mexico seeks pretext
for war in the peaceable annexaticn OF
Texas TO the United States, and has &C.
tualiy infringed our borders and COM
menced warfare upon our citizens {:
Be it therefore
Resoioed, That we heartily concur
with the President of the United States,
in the necessity of prompt and decisive
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Us The Orleans papers state that
the 100000 appropriated by the State
of Louisiana for the equipment of vol
unteers has already been exhausted, and
bill appropriating 100000 more has
passed the House, and is thought will
pass the Senate. The volunteer roll
has been filled there and several COM
panies rejected.
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PRESENT TO Cart. WALKER.-A
number of gentlemen, members OF
the Legislature and others have
procured fire blooded steed Tor
Capt. Walker, Of the Texan Ran
gers. as a testimonial ofthe esteem
hey have for his gallantry and adj
dress. The present viii! go to
Point Isabel in the steamship Ala
hama- This is as it should be.
The Captain was literally dis
mounted by the loss of his horses,
several Of which were shot under
him. He is IA bold, daring, intelIi-
gent officer, and deserved the COM
pliment thus bestowed upon him.
~ o. Picayune, l4tA inst.
A SWORD FOR CAPT. WALKER.-A
subscription for a Sword, to be
presented to the gallant Captain
Walker, Of the Texas Rangers,
will be opened at the Commercial
Exchange this morning.-Ibid.
A Observation-Disclosures terms
are now beginningt to be important,
and as our future bulletins, if this
war continues, will make frequent
use Of this word, it may as well
therefore be defined. A "Chappo-
rail- then is somewhat equivalent
to the Florida term hammock"
The word "Chapporap has
been frequently mentioned in relc-
renee to the Mexican War, as
furnishing shelter for a party in
ambush, the word is used as syno>
nimous with Ma,torales. Chap
poral signifying compact mass
of bushes matted together; whilst
Muttora>es means IL good many
not compact. These clusters oc-
cur in great numbers, some being
mercly y Il collection Of bushes COW
crlng small spaces, and separated
by intervening openings, others
extend over many acres. and for
miles; they are composed princi-
pally of thorny bushes, and the
pr'ckiy pear. These plants O.
course grow wild, but are collec.
ted. and planted so as TO form
hedges and fences around the cul.
tivated grounds, which will keep
out nll animals, even hogs. 1t is
said that the ChnpporaIes afford
excellent shelter and concealmenr
for an army in ambush. rs The men
may conceal themselves in p .rties
OF 5, 10, or 20. brhind the clunp>
OF bushes, where they may remain
unseen and unno,iced. The " hole,
country between the Nueces and
the Rio Grande is interspersed
with these ChapporaIs and salt
lakes. with but u s,nall--a very
small sprinkling Of fresh water on
grass.-CAarlest =, Eurning Nevs.
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(FOR THE BANNER


Mr.. Editor Judging from the num-
Der of temperance appointments noticed
in late number of your paper, we may
infer that many are still interested in
an'mating and keeping alive that good
spirit, which Country" seemed to in
sinuate had wearied and almost died
away; and, in order that more may be
led to entertain a isindIing sense of the
Importance of temperance, which is sure
ly not diminished, although lis novelty
is lost, send the following story for
publication. 1t is fact which l heard
related by speaker at the north. And
while | remember the incidents perfect
iy, i regret my inability to give you IN
exact transcript of the touching and
graphic eloquence of the orator, which
would, without fail, render it pleasing to
the man of taste and feeling, whatever
might be his views regarding tempe
rance. shall, therefore be compelled
to supply this deficiency Of memory as
we'll as l may be able.
1t is the case of a mother, rendered so
unnaturally forgetful Of her offspring.
through the influence Of ardent spirits,
as TO bring three little infants to naked
ness and starvation.-One day, about IL
o'clock, she leaves her children, who
had been crying all the morning for
bread, and goes TO neighbor's for some
meal. After sitting while, the day
being cold and raw. the landlady asked
her to take glass Of toddy. She will
lingly accepted. Afer little, dinner
was sent her, with something more TO
drink. She continues to sip and sip un-
til late in the evening. Al length, the
children tired Of looking for her, and no
longer able TO endure the cruel gnaw-
ings of hunger, started off: by them
selves, poor little creatures to follow
her. The evening was bitter cold.
The snow begins to fall. Their infant
heads were uncovered; and only few
tattered rags shielded their trembling
limbs from the arrowy blast. After
crossing 81 dangerous stream, (snow be-
ing on the ground,) they miss the path,
and lose themselves in the dark woods,
ah never to return! About twilight,
the mother goes reelng home with the
meal; but, as she draws near, no infant
eyes are seen 10 'mark her coming, and
look brighter MS she comes" She en-.
ters the house-no children are yet to
be seen; bat the awful thought that
they are shivering together in the drea-
~ forest and mingIlng their tears with
the falling snow, never once occurs.
She thought. for the want Of fire, they
had retired to rest She, therefore, gent
ly opens her chamber door, and stand
ing IN gasping expectation of catching
the sof, bleathings of her chill lren. Not
a breath s.irs. Her humping heart
leaps into her mouth. With hurried
step she reaches the bed. No children
are therel From room to room she.
wildly flies; but all are empty. She
cries aloud, in agony of soul, cob!
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To the Public!

s. As The subscriber :s.sa.>
f1ssfasA wishes 10 remove fronf 5a&Ha
|:sssEiSi8* h. state, he off;.rs tor l&&
s4..AA2E2lsa sale u tract of LAND
situated IN this District, five miles above
Cambridge, on the direct road from Ham.
burg 10 Greenvlil'., containing 597 acres,
halt Of which, is still in woods.
The plantation is IN good repair and has
on it all necessary out buildings new, as
well as large two story wooden huildino.
erected in l64l, as house of entertain-
ment for travellers. Near the dwelling is
spring of as fine water as the District
affords, besides several other valuable
springs on the tract. Between 9Oand 100
acres Of the unclcareG land are rich bot.
toms. J. McCRACKAN.
May 81 1866
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JOHN G.. BAsKIN.

Attorney at Law, having taken an office
~ tn. rear Of III" Court House and
near TO the Printing Office, will prompt.
" attend to all business entrusted to
his care. Jan ID as
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Ice Ice Lemons, &c.
The subscriber respectfully informs tho
public that he has just received a large
quantity Of ICE, u supply of which he
will keep constantly on hand during the
sumn"r. also Lemons, Cigars, &c. &c.
May II l3 2t N } ANDERSON.
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% By an Act recently passed both
Houses of Congress and signed by the
President, making appropriations for
Notifications in the United States. Sl5,-
600 have been appropriated for strength
ening Fort MouI,rle, at Charleston :;
S35, 900 for dixie to Drunken Dick
ShoaI, Charleston Harbor; and S45,-
900 for Fort Sumnter.
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A CARD

A CARD.
DR.. T. A. SALE would inform his friends
and the public generally, that he has re-
turned TO AbbeviIe Court House, and is
ready to attend to any Professional. call
that may be made upon him.
May 20 IL IF
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Volunteering South Carolina seems
determined not to be behind in prepa-
ring for the Mexican Campaign. By
our exchanges we learn that public
meetings have been held in many places
in the State for raising volunteers, and
that offers of Companies have been
made to the Governor from the noun
tains to the sea board. There will not
be the least difficulty in raising any
number of men the State may be called
upon for, without resorting to a draft.
The resolutions found in to-day's paper,
will show what old Abbeville is doing.
We venture the assertion that if there
should be necessity for it, ten thou
sand men can be raised in this State in
two weeks, who would glory in rallying
to the standard of their common country,
prepared if needs be, to shed their blood
in her defence.
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Abbeyille C. H., S. c.:
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 27. 1916.

pF We have on hand still several
communications, which we are compel
led to defer until next week.
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Masonic Notice.

ssNsd6SS@Thc brethren of the Ma
E%3M.@NS sonic Fraternity, with
ESf1NllNSS their families, throughout
kEzIZiSzth the District, are particu.
stN E: arly invited to unite with
l1"GN<GsN the members of Clinton
Lodge at Abbeville G. H.,
OIL the 24th Of June next, in commemora-
ton of tile Festival of our Patron, st.
John the Evangelist.
Yours Respectfully and Fraternany,
S. Corr, J. A. HAM1LToN,
T.. S. BAILEY, N. J. DAVIS,
II. w. LAWSON,
Committee OF arrangements.
May 81 l34t
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Later ON Eu. ope-l'he Britnunia.
has been autographed at New York,
giving information Of the death of LOUIS
PHILIPPE, King, of France. If this
news is correct, it is important, and my
be productive OF serious times among
the French revolution will almost
certainly ensue, and the friendly and pc
culiar relations hitherto existing be-
tween France and England be broken
up. 1t will also have material inhu-
ence in hastning the settlement of the
Or. gon question now pending between
England and this country
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H We learn that Gen. BoNHAM
has suspended his orders for the Regi-
mental paradcs, chiefly to avoid the ex-
pense and inconvenience to which it
would subject the citizens of the Divi-
sion, especially as they may be ordered
out shortly by the Governor of the State:
that he recommends TO companies in
progress of organization for the war, to
complete their numbers and tender their
services to the Governor and to the Pre-
sident.
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A SWORD FOR CAPT. WALKER.-A
subscription for a Sword, to be
presented to the gallant Captain
Walker, cf the Texas Rangers.
will be opened at the Commercial
Exchange this morning.-Ibid.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-11-14
THE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

The following facts concerning the extension,
actual and proposed, of Morse's Magnetic Tele-
graph, are contained in letter addressed by Mr..
KENDALL, who is accurately informed on the SUBJ
ject, TO the Editor Of the government paper:
The conviction is general that the telegraph must
have stronger conductors than copper wires and the Wash
ngton and Boston companies preparing their
lines with IRON An iron cord has been up during the
from Philadelphia Baltimore and, with far superior strength
is found in every other respect to the purpose well
copper.
Lines have been built from Boston to Lowell from Troy
to Saratoga from Syracuse Oswego from Auburn Itha-
ca, which progressing to Emira from Buffalo Lock-
port which to be extended to Lewiston TO be connected
across the Niagara, with line to Toronto 0m Philadelphia
Ito Harrisburg, to be extended to the This covered
with beautiful iron cord The length of the lines now con-
sructcd is about 300 miles.
line is progress from Boston to Portland. Pelmi-
nary steps have been taken for the construction of line from
Buffalo to Detroit and thence through Chicago Milwaukee
distance of about 800 miles, to be finished in fifteen months
The New York and Washington company, having obtained
the right Of way along the railroads through New Jersey,
rebuilding their line the direct route, and expect in
months to have up good iron wires from New York to
Baltimore.
GA line will be Immediately put up from Washington to
Petersburg Virginia. if there be difficulty about the right
Of way and is apprehended. An effort will be made
immediately to raise the funds carry the Southern
line through to New Orleans next season."
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-11-14
as far as received

First District.-In this district comprising the city o.
Boston, ROBERT c. WINTHROP is reelected by majority
Of 2,62l votes all others.
Second Dstrict.-The majority against DANIEL p. KISs
according to the above returns, is two votes
Third Dsrict.-AMos ABBOTT, Wing, is reelected by
majority of 555 votes all other candidates.
Fourth District. mo choice JoHN g. PALrREr, the
Wing candidate short Of the given for all other can
ddates to the amount Of 534 votes.
Fifth District-CHARLEs HuDsoS, Wing, is reelected
by ll9 votes all Others
Sicth Disrict-Two towns not in but GEoReE AsHMuN,
Whig is reelected by majority exceeding 200 votes
Seventh DiStricf.-Thee hear from but JULIUs
RocKwELt is reelected by majority Of about $50 votes.
Eighth DiStrict.-ncompete for the want Of towns.
The Hon. JoHS QuIScr ADAMS is reelected, however by
upwards of 900 votes.
Ninth District.-One town to hear from ARTEMAs Hale,
Whg wants 80 votes Of election but the latest teegaphc
despatch shows that has been discovered in his
of about fifty voes-suficent to elect him.
Tenth Dstrid.-The returns not complete but there is
doubt Of the reelection Of JosEPH GRNNELL by deci
sivc majority.
THE LEGISLATURE.
We have not yet heard of the choice of single Democa
TO the Senate which consists Of forty members Upwards Of
twenty Wing Senators known to be elected.
To the House Of Representatives there have been elected
FAR heard from, 40 Whigs 30 Democrats and Abo-
ltionisfs
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THE ELECTION IN DELAWARE STATE.
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
NEwcAsrLr, (DrLAwAnr,0 Noy.ll.1s1

NEWCASTLE, DELAWARE. Nov. IL 1916.
The Election in Delaware yesterday terminated
in the reelection of the Hon. JOHN w. HousroN
(Whg) TO Congress by decided majority over his
opponent, john DnwoRTH, (Democrat;) also, IN
the election Of f,co-1lirds Of each branch Of the
Legislature Whig, comprising all the members for
Newcastle and Kent counties, and two-thrds of all
the county officers in the State.
Owing entirely to local causes, this decidedly
Wing State has elected the Locofoco candidate
(WnLIAM THARP) for Governor by small MAORI
ty, about so only. But, the Governor has veto
on the laws, and no Legislative power or controls
his election is regarded as Of no importance COM
pared with the result of the great victory which the
Wings have secured, in spite of the most untiring
efforts of the Locos-the election ola Wing Sena-
tor for six years, as the term of the Hon. THOMAS
CLAYTON (Whig) expires in March next.
DELAWARE will still be, as ever, Wing in all her
Congressional representation in both Houses.