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Celebration OF the It'll.

By reference to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that the citizens of Calhoun's
settlement have resolved to celebrate the
4th of July by a Dinner w. A. Lee, ESQ.
has been appointed orator Of the day, and
we understand that several distinguished
gentleman have been invited an, are ex-
pcctcd to attend.
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WRITTEN FOR TIE BANNER.
Alcohol, Temperance, &c.

Since, then, Mr.. Editor, it is obvious that
no good does or can result from the use of
alcohol, in any shape or form, other than
as a mcdicine-sincc it Is the greatest evil
that pcrvadcs the walks of socicty-and
since incalculable good would result from
its entire suppression, as beverage, the
question naturally arises why do men drink
it even moderately? Here qoe conclude
there can be 10 excuse, or ground of justi6-
cation; but in treading upon this part of the
ground, we will do it with due regard to the
feelings, opinions and moral standing of
many who do "take their drams;" for we
have admitted and, justly too, that many
such are to be found among us, and in
whose honesty, integrity and purity Of con-
duct, we have the most unbounded conf
dence. But here we will appeal to their
experience, good sense and judgment, and
ask the question, if moderate dram drinking
is not, upon the whole, very dangcrous-if
it is not more habit than any thing else
which often amounts to morbid thirst
leading, in ten thousand instances, the good,
the wise: the noble, and even the christian
to irrevocablc ruin and disgrace? Has not
the moderate use of alcohol engendcrcd
thirst which has grown so strong, so mighty,
SO Triumphant, as to bid defiance to all the
moro kindly and ennobling faculties of our
nature? ? thirst that has destroyed the
brightest ornaments Of science and society,
by dethroning the reason and blasting the
intellect in short, thirst that has proven
the mastery over the brightest and migh,est
intellects of every age, and Of every nation,
from the time of Ammon, Benhatlad, Uriah,
Noah, Nahal, Belshazzer, Lot &C., about
1856 years after the creation down to the
present time, waging continued and an
eternal war with the moral, mental and
physical man, and drawing into It's fatal
current the young, the unsuspccting and
the innocent? Has not the remorseless
engine of desolation raised its mighty and
triumphant ensign high above the things of
earth and enslaved, to lamentablc extent,
the immortal faculties of the mind. which
God has designed should survey the beau
tiful and vast landscape of eternity iacuI.
ties that are destined TO behold and con-
template the glorious expanse of grandure
and munificence that stretches from the
great Original throughout the domain of
the vast universe faculties that can, and
shall pierce beyond present to future and
efficient causes and mount to the very
threshold of Omnipotence, and with these
mighty powers Of induction, remove the
many shadows that now bcwilder the intel.
lect ?-faculties that can anayzc the uni
verse, and reconstruct its Ingredients in
more vivid and glowing combinations, then
leaping forth, as it were, into the future
world and seizing hold upon its realities,
thsEsby establishing forever their immor
fss ksil aiming the 81 illise
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Opening the Savannah River

: We are 'gratifed to learn that some of
the citizens of this District and Edgefeld,
with the neighboring counties of Georgia
are suggesting the propriety and practical
bllity of opening the Savannah river up to
Petersburg for steamboats,. Should this
project be successfully carried out, it will
4 aabe 81 .incalculable advantage to this section
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From Vera Cruz.

BY the latest intelligence from Vera Cruz,
we learn that the heat was intense, and
yellow fever was on the increase 1t is not
considered dangerous, however; when ta-
ken in time, physicians have been very
successful in its treatment
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Mexican News.

In another column Of this weeks paper
will be found all the news of interest we
have received from the seat of war; We
have heard nothing from our Regiment
since its arrival at Puebla, and conclude
from this that communication has been cut
off.
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THE BANNER.
\ BIB EVILLE C.. H., S. c..
Wednesday. june 23, 1917.

as We are authorised to say, that H.
"A. Jones, Esq, and perhaps one or two
other gentlemen. will address the Tempe
rance Society at Loundsville, on Tuesday
the goth instant.
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Death Of an Editor.

We regret to learn by the last Southern
Chronicle the death of its editor, Samuel
Weir, Esq. lie was one of the abIest and
most independent journalists in the State.
The office Of the Chronicle is offered for sale
by the Executor.
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From Gen. Taylor's Arnay

Col. Donaphin, with Il portion of his
command, passed down the Rio Grandc on
the 5th inst.
Capt Garlands company of Rangers ha.
been dismissed at Matamoras, some difficult
~ about musterin 6 them into the service ha-
wing occurred.
The volunteers arc returning from Gen.
Taylor with great rapdity. Ere this he is
lett without any Of the volunteers who
; fought under him at the battle of Buena
Vista.
"A short time since a party Of about one
hundred Camanches, in all the pancpy Of
war, came suddenly across small party Of
volunteers, who were choppng wood in the
neigh bourhoOd of Parras. Instead of =
fight lis was naturally expected, the Indians
gave tokens OF peace, and stated that tho
game they wanted were NIexicans. They
partially escorted the volunteers into
town, to whom they seemed greatly at
tached.
a letter from SaItillo, dated May 2lst, to
the Picayune. says that two Mexican officers
from San Luis charged with dispatches
for Gen. Taylor had arri ived ut Gen. Wool's
camp. They protested to he ignorant of
their contents, but to believe that they had
come from the city of Mexico, and contain
cd the intelligence that an armisticc had
been grantcd,and that negotiations for peace
were under discussion between Gen. Scott
and Santa Anna. The dispatches were
Immediately sent OF to Glen. Il. by Lieut..
franklin.
On his return it was discovered that the
dispatches was a communication from the
Governor of San Luis Polosi, announcing
that he heard of the intended approach Of
the Army, and begged to inquire whether it
was the intention of the commanding gene
raj to conduct the war according to the u.s.
age of ciU lized nations, or according to tho
manner adopted by the Camanches.
There is no doubt that we shall march
upon San Luis at Il very early period, as
soon as Il sufficient number of troops arrive
from below, and from San Luis TO Tie city of
lHe.tico. "A communication received from
Gen. Scott by Gen. Taylor, few days
since, g i've brief account of the battle near
Jalapa, directs Gen. Taylor to move at once,
or as early as possible from San Luis,
where ne expected the latter would,rcach
him, to the city OF Mexico. SO that Gen.
Taylor will not, probably remain any timo
at San Luis, unless he receives orders there,
but, leavinga garrison for the place, will
proceed, with the residue of his command,
to the city of Mexico. The command will,
probably, never retrace its steps this way,
as thereaWllsbe no occasion for it. ~
8. From % r6
slished, II appsafs tfiat tl1s fbta TR&mbsT Se
s ii1Ii ii1I1i1 zslsiioaas asbi9Esa
Ax9
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inouncement that the effects of alcohol heye
were sufficient that the universe should
clo.heitselfin mouraing.
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Mexican Citizens surrounded the Plaza
They remained SO until 8 o'clock, p. M.
when they occupied the Barracks and Con.
vents Of ST. Domingo and st. Louis, 3s.,
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burg and higher: for steamboats,, at cost
nor exceeding $4,000 Could an enter
priselso important as this be completed for
even RloO, 900, we believethe benefits ari-
sing ffofh II should warrant the -nnderta. !.
king hs we possess one half the energy
of our brefhren Of the North, the Savannah
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Navy AGENTS OFFICE,
Boston, August 81, 1877

NAVY AGENTS DFfICE,
- Boston, August 81, 1877.
DhOPOSALS will he received at the navy agents Office
OF boston, until Wednesday, the 18th day of September
next, at IL O'clock for the following timber pieces
white oak lpasture) timber, 81 feet long 10 be straight
every way and sufficiently large be worked 10 % inches
sqnareper piece pieces white oak (pasure) timber,
IS ieet long, must be straight way, and the
Other from IL 20 inches in their lengths, and be
sufficiently large to be worked to ~ inches squareper
piece
This timber be free from shakes and big knots
must be OF the best quality, the mast efnsue Sign
caton Of The term, be delivered free of expense the gov
enment, at The Charestown navy yard, before the
first day OF April SiS must be subject such inspection
as the comandant of said navy yard may direct appoint
and be in respect suitable in the opinion of the
mandant for the purpose for which il is intended viz
pairing the dry dock gates-o;herwise it will be rejected
Should the contractor fail to deliver this timber, in whole
in part by the stipulated time il, when brought
the navy yard The whole part thereof should be reject
ed, suitable timber will be procured from other
TO supply the deficiency, and the will be held res
ponslble lo all excess, if any the contract price,
Each oier must be accompanied by written guaranty
signed by responsible persons, the effect
thai he they undertake that the bidders will il his their
BID be accepted, enter into obligation within five days
after the bidder bidders shall have been notified Of the
acceptance OF bis or their bids with good and sufficient
snreties to furnish the timber proposed for.
Bonds with two suretes will be required in one third the
amount and payment be made in The usual way, when
the whole is delivered, upon the presentation of approved
bills
JOSEPH HALL Navy Agent
Sent i-IawtIgS.
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r AND FOR sALE.--la0 acres OF land fronting ON tin
General Agency at Washing ton.

TTNHlRTY-THREE years experience clerk in one of
J. the principal accounting Offices OF the Treasury cd
Audtors has qualified the subscriber undertake gen.
era agency business at the OF the federal
and the OF business with the public depart
ment before Congress. intimate acquaintance with
all matters OF business in the several departments and bu
reaus knowledge Of the laws and the principles esab-
ished by decisions the departments in relation
almost subject connected with public accounts and
transactions with which he has become familiar from long
experience the public service affords him advantages aud
facilities which, perhaps few others possess Ills attention
will be directed the prosecution OF claims OF every char
acer, embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual States, whether for lands money
pensions of all kinds continuation tor ball and boun-
ties claims growing out of contracts with the United
Sates examination OF titles and procuring patents Tor
nnds return OF duties remission oil fines or ioreircs,
under the other laws the prosecution OF claims
connected with the Florida
Mexican claims before any board OF commissioners,
and generally the transaction OF any and every
description of business in which the services OF AN agent
may be required.
The subscriber is extensively known in the city of WASH
ing to the civil officers OF the government TO many officers
both of the army and navy, well to members of Con
gress whom general reference is made The following
gentlemen selected, to whom, II necessary, particular
reference is requested, TO wit:
JAMES w MeCUILoH First Comptroller OF the Treasury.
| ALBION K PARIS Second do do
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the Treasury.
Gen. THOMAS ). JEsuP, Quart Master General U. s. A.
Gen. GEORGE Gibson, Commissary General oSubsistence
Gen. ROGER JoyEs, Adutant General.
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Paynlaster General.
Col JosEPu G.. TOTEM Chief Of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN ]. ApERT, Chief Of Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank.
JAMEs THOMPSON esd, Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office lil street. opposite N E. corner Fuilars Hotel
June 29-Iy
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FOR SALE. l TT.
The Mount Savage Iron Works. Railroad &c.. In Ale
ghany County Maryland.

DY VIRTUE of several executions issued mon ;n,,,
10 standing in Aephany county court ,gao.t ,l
Maryland and New York Iron and Coal Companv better
known the Mount Savage Iron Company and 10 me Ill,
rcced-one The of John Wright Robert Samuel Pal
her, and Charles Weld trustees for the English bonthold
ers another the suit of William r. Carr and John MI
Forbes &cI have seized and nken m The real and pers
nal property of said panv md will reed n, sell he
same to the highest bidder at The Office Of The
Mount Savage, Maryland on Thursday The 7h tnv Of ().
iober next, at IL O'Clock. This properv ncndes ns fol-
lows -
First. Those extensive and valuable iron works well
known the Mount Savage iron works enhroc;no ROLL
ing MILL 200 by l75 feet in first class bla 6rn.
cess with three reneres for the OF n,e neta
and third furnace which has been built af larger en-
paciy than the other and a foundry PREPARED FIR
castings of every description with urnace c,noln
steam engine, &c. The rolling mill contains all the gear
ing, machinery, and fixtures necessary make 100 ION,
Of finished rails year. Ii has six heating furnaces aud
seventeen pudding furnaces double sqieezer forge ham
puddle rolls train of great ronghng rolls
and the roughing roll merchant and rail train with
assortment of fifty rolls of different patterns and sizes
manufactured West Point foundry, capable of dschar-
gng 200 cubic feet of air per minte at pressure from,
u lbs the square inch and blow the third fur
mace, built has been fitted up and put ia readiness for
Immediate operation large condensing blowing engine
with blast vIiner of 10 feet inches In diameter and IL
feel stroke This was also al The Yves, Point
foundry, and Of approved construction and work
nanship Its power equal to thar of the largest class en-
CINE used for like purpose in England or Wales and can
readily do the work of fonr first class furnaces and their
fneres, besides blowing the backsmiths fires. NJ"
Secondly. A large and profitable brick ward for he
convenience for grinding the clay aud finishing from
three four thousand brick. Der day These brcfs ara
known TO be fully equal to the best itge bricks
Thirdly railroad nine miles in length extending from
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..Flra. Principles of CbemIstry !"

by BENJAMIN SIILfMhN, JN', M A.,
Professor an Yae College Science applied 10 the dts
IN no department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such amentabe
deficiency of textbooks that Of chemistry None of
the textbooks upon this subject in use,
the teachers and for past there has been
general inquiry or textbook better adapted for colleges
and higher academies than of those that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want Profess
Slliman has been induced TO prepare elementary
work which, have hesitation in saving is calcnla-
ted in respect to fill his long existing deficiency The
weknown reputation Of the author is in oelf sufficient
guaranty of the merits of the work Every sheet has pass
ed through three able hands, and book has been made
in oil respects rs complete possible
The work is printed in Emo form of 1872 pages, on
good paper, handsomely bound and contains upwards
two hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive of the sub
ect. r
81 have examined Silliman's First Principles of Chem
sy, and consider il decidedly the best elementary work
on that science with which have met, containing large
amount OF weil-auanged matter in small space The
style Is clear and CONCISE, it should be in textbook
and Is easily comprehensive by the beginner Its work
admirably adapted to the OF schools and academies
and OF all who commencing the study OF chemistry
''IIENRY $. PATTERSON, M d..
Professor of Matera Medica, Pennsylvania College"
For sale by +. TAYLOR.
Price one dollar. June 10.
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Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Sept. l, 1877.
V,HE United States mail steamship WASHINGTON Will
l. leave New York for Cowes, southampton, and Bremen
Haven. on Thursday, the twenty-third instant
POSTAGE.
The inland postnge the city Of New York; well as the
postage by steamer from New York is be prepaid before
il can leave United States all maable matter 10 be
conveyed by this line, which is destined for Great Britain
LELAND Hambureh, Holland, Belgium, Franee Italy,
Spain Portugal other points southern Europe as wen
as for points In Africa Asia
10 Bremen and to the points supplied through thai Office
pch as Germany, Switzerland Prussia, Austria, Denmark
Sweden, Russia, &c.-unpaid letters, &c., may be sent
Postage to be cole cted at Bremen
The rates of postage this route enthusiastically the
act of March 3, 1875, follows -.
tJpon all letters and packages not exceeding one-haii
onnce in weight twenty cents onehal ounce IN
weight and exceeding one ounce, rfyelgh cents
and r every additional half ounce, fraction OF
fifteen cents 5 80
Upon each newspaper, pamphlet, and price current,
three cents, .
Inland postage in all eases be added, whenever the
matter is trans ported by mail within the United States.
G. JOHNSON, Postmaster General.
@. TIuaI
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/ THE late residence of Mr.. Armiield, Prince street,
Ik in Alexandria. The house is brick, built of the best
materials, handsomely finished, and wenrrngcd for
fort and convenence contains fifteen rooms, of them
large and airy, and has wide hall through the
Outhouses Of brick also covered with metal consisting,
range, of wood and washhouses csern above ground
two bathing and two dressing On the opposite
wing fine greenhouses and in the brick two-story
double house for servants.
The fower-gardens extend from Patrick Henry
The vegetable garden is large and productive.
1t is considered, by many, the handsomest and de-
sirabe residence in the District.
1t will be sold low, and accommodating terms on APP
pcaon VIM. ID. MUTT,
Sept 25-tf At the Treasury Department.
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MILITARY Law, Courts Martial, 9sc.-The Consti

TILfTAftE Law, Courts Martial tSc.-The Const
lvl tuition and Practice OF Courts Maral and the Law
ofEvdence of such Courts, by Captain Simmons, Royal
Artillery 3D. edition, enlarged VOL London. The Duties
Of Judge Advocates, by Captain II. NJ Hughes, Deputy
Judge Advocate General, vol, London, lSi5 Notes
Military Law and the Proceedings of Counts Martial, by
Capt Griiths, Royal Artillery, vol. London. Military
Law Z, Authorities by Major W Hougb; vol, Calcutta
of Enquiry, by Field Officer vo Dublin. Practical
Remarks on General Courts Martial by Major Kennedy
Judge Advocate General of the Bombay Army, vo Lon
don. Macarthur the Principles and Practice of Courts
Martial, vol. London. 1ytler Military Law VOL
London. Treatise Courts Martial, by Major Adye
Deputy Judge Advocate, l vol, London. Military Law
Constitution, and Practice of Courts Martial the aw of Mil
tay Evidence, &c by Capt De Hart OF the United States
4. Artillery, vol, New York American Military Law and
States Army, VOL philadelphia. Maconb's Practice OF
Courts Martial, vol, New York. Proceedings of Military
Court OF Enquiry on Generals Scott and Gaines VOL
W Washington Proceedings of the Court Martial in the
Mackenzie case, by j. Fennnore Cooper vol, New York
Military Miscellany; History ofNIilitary Punshments
&c., by H. Marshall, Deputy Inspector General VOL Lon
don, 1916 The Queens Regulations and Orders for the
Army, vol , London. The Dispatches and General Or
ders Of the Duke Of Wellington, vol London. Marshall
on Soldiers, vol, London. Official Letters, Naval and
Military OF the last War of Great Britain and the United
states, vo-and many others of the classification
including also various Military and Naval Histories
gaphes, and Memoirs which just imported by
June IS +. TAYLOR
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ClrCIllnr.

TO officers Of the United States commanding at Mcri
ports the possession of the United States forces
NTHENEVER duties imposed military contributions
w on goods imported at ports and places in Mexico in
our military occupation shall remain unpaid during the
period limited by the regulations OF March 81 1877 Gas
modified by the order of June H. 1917 and shall appear
Your satisfaction that the said goods could be dis
posed of nj public auction for their prime shown by
he invoice you authorized suspend such sale, with
the OF the parties interested until favorable
circumstances occur, provided you have believe
lhat, after reasonable delay, the goods be sold for
prime w. l.. MARCY,
Secretary of War
WAR DEPARTMENT. Auu. 10 lSl7
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CIRCULAR
To officers Of the United States army commanding al
her,oan ports IN the possession Of the United States
forces
TIME President has directed modification of the duty
levied on books imported into Mexican ports in The pos
session of the forces of the United States. The duty here
after will be twenty per cent ad valoem upon books OF all
kinds in lieu of the present duty The modified duty will
be levied upon all books delivered the importers o
their agents, after the receipt of this order.
w. L. MARCY.
Secretary of War.