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mired; how contemplate the other?-
made so by his malcvolence and reckless
ness. Unworthy the position of a subal-
tern in the government he is unified for the
honors and the dignity Of a Senator Of the
United States.
Resolred, "That we recognise in Col.
Benton. u. S. Senator from Missouri,
traitor to the South. a dcserter from her STAN
dard, a victim to the slavish passions Of en-
Wy and hatred, which he cherished for her
most distinguished and honorcd son, and an
unscrupulous intriguant for the executive
chair in lS4S, and a statesman of eminent
abilities abandoned to the vlest passions of
nature"
Resolred, "That we recognize in John G.
Calhoun, the able statesman, the honest
patriot and faithful defender of Southern
rights and that the South is laid under in
creased obligation TO him for the noble stand
which he has taken in her defence, for
which We hereby tender him with the no.
mage of our gratitude and love-"
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have a great deal Of selEinterest, and in no
undertaking has selfnterest SO much to do
as in Rail Roads, and I doubt not that
there are many noble, high-minded and pa
triotic men on the other side of the Court
House, as we'll as at the Court House, who
are not only friendly to our projected route,
but will use their influence and ability to
help us: and I am so certain of this, that
the remark in your papcr-'that our cati-
Gems hare jumped upon another route for q
RuI Road"-grieved me. The hope
which then had of your assistance, from
friends from all parts of the District van
ished. When your editorial remark can
be established, which l think | have suf-
ficicntly shown is not the case: think it
only Justice to the citizens ofthe Saluda side
of the District, if not to all in Abbevillc,
to correct this, then otherwise it may be
considered as an unfriendly act.
Cokesb~ry. JUSTICE.
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the 2lst inst. at Galveston, thirty ysix hours
from Corpus Chrirti. There have recently
been several arrivals of traders from Lare-
do and other parts of the Rio Grande. Gen.
Lamar's command at Laredo has had a
salutary tendency in suppressing robberies
and other acts Of violence. Some conf
dcncc in the security Of the country begins
to be felt.
The following is from the News of the
2lst inst.
The steamer Reliance arrived this morn
ing from Houston. She brings a few moro
bales OF new cotton. Some gentlemen just
from the interior represent the season as ex-
tremely favorable for picking cotton. The
worm has everywhere disappeared, doing
very little. if any damage, and the cotton is
opening rapidly and in the greatest abun-
dance The prospect was never before so
encouraging. Corn is so abundant that it
is said cantracts can be made for almost any
amount at 20 cents per bushel.
We have no confirmation of the Indian
news contained in our last number taken
from the Victoria Advocate. Mr.. Hudson
with about 80 men had been some $50 miles
above San Antonia, and serious apprehen-
sions for his safety were entertained. He
has now returned in safety. The Indians
discover symptoms of hostility. Santa Anna
professes to be still friendly, but Buffalo
Hump openly threatens war. They have
removed all their woman and children out
of the way. This is conridered bad
omen.
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COMMUNICATED.
JUSTICE.
CokeS6U1'Y.

Mr.. Elitor:-Whercas a negro man,
by the name of CHARLES, who has been in
my possession for some year or two past,
died about five weeks ago, and was buried
on the plantation of ANDREW EDWARDS in
this District: And whereas the report ha-
wing been instituted and circulated by some
evil person, or persons, to the effect that 1
had merely buried an empty coffin for the
purpose ofimposition and that the said negro
was still alive and somewhere in the West:
This is to inform the public that have,
this day, in the presence of r. NJ. MANN,
]. PURsLEY, S. LocKR1DGE, A. GoRDoN,
J. SPENCE, w. w. McAL1srER, ANDREW
EDWARDS, JNo. AMOS, and DIR. JOHN DAVIS,
had the grave opened and the lid of the
coffin raised for the purpose of satisfying
the public in regard 10 the matter, and now
refer any who may want further information
as to said CHARLES being in the said coffin
to the above named Gentlemen.
J. G. MANN.
ScDtcmber lst lS17
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The New Project.

Daring our sickness last week, notice
was inserted in this paper, stating that ap-
pllcation would be made at the next session
of the Legislature for charter to extend a
raH road from Aiken through Edgefeld and
this place 10 Andersonville and as the ed
itorial remarks made in calling attention to
the notice has touched some of our citizens in
q tender place, VIC feel constrained in self
s defence to consider. this matter. The re-
marks referred 10 were not our own, nor
were they made Tor any other purpose, than
to call attention to the fact that such no.
tlce had been given. We have thought but
little about this new project, and could we
be persuaded OF the sincerity of the movers
OF this project, and that there was not some
sinister design in it, we should then feel dis
posed to give the enterprise its due consid-
Grafton.
Until this notice made its appearance, we
understood, and know it to be the fact. that
Edgefeld was strenuous in her opposition
10 an extension of the road beyond her vii
iage nor would she give any encourage
ment whatever to the project of running
the road from Greenville direct to Aiken
giving a branch to Newberry. GA change
seems nowto have como over the spiri. Of
her dream," and she processes willingness
that the road may be extended through her
district and offers her assistance. We ask
what t. has h; produced the change? We are
exceedingly anxious that rail road should
pass through our own district and as tnere
is still good prospect for the project now
ag'tated to be carried out, we do not feel
disposed to relinquish it for one of uncer-
talnty and one which we regard as impract-
icabie. These are our sentiments. and our
citizens may jump on them now if they wish.
II we supposed the. project of bringing a
rail road to this place practicable, most as
suredly from motives of self interest and a
wish for the prosperity of our native village
we should advocate it with all our might.
but we expect not to see the day when the
Iron Horse will puff and blow in the streets
otOld Abbeville; such are the disadvantages
of her location that she is almost as mac
cessabie to Steam Car as was once the
rock-built city of Massada.
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The Home Journal.

Is the Title ofan exceedingly interesting
and valuable paper published in the city of
New 8 ]! York $ and edited by George P. Morris
sand ~, 2 Willis, both writer's of celebrity.
/ The Journal comes to US this week in
new dress and much improved in its ap-
pearanlce. It is decidedly onesof the best
family papers published in the North. Price
100 per annun1.
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(REroRTED FOR TIE ADBEvTLLE DANNEn.)
THE SAVANNAH RIVER.

AT meeting of the citizens at I.oundes-
vile on the I'd inst, convened for the pur-
pose of Mcmoralizing the Legislature on
the subject of the improvement of the navi-
CATION Of the Savannah river
On motion of J. II. Baskin, Esq, John
Speer, was called to the Chair; J. S. Allen
Esq. and Capt. Il. CAN'T appointed Secre-
taries
The Hon. A. Burt having read the reso
lutions, addressed the meeting in their sup
port, in speech of much force, character
ised by sensible and practical views and
urged the necessity of continued cxertion
in the enterprise. Thos. Thomson, Esq,
also made some remarks, having reference
chiefly TO tho Legislation Of our State, re-
spocting the improvements Of the Rirer.
The meeting then unanimously, and with
an evident hearty good will in the enter
prise, adopted the following resolutions:- -
ResoIve,5, That system of convenient
and cheap communications between the in
terror of a State and the great commercial
marts is indispensable TO the prosperity Of
agriculture and commerce and all the other
great interests of a community.
ResoIved. That this meeting witnesses,
with great satisfaction, the efforts which
are now making in various parts of this
State to develope its agricultural resources
and secure to the husbandman the just re-
ward of his tolls.
Reso50et15, That amongst the projected en-
terprises ofa similar kind, the improvement
of the Savannah River above the cities of
Hamburg and Augusta is work Of great
public Importance TO the States of South
Carolina and Georgia, and eminently wor-
thy the regard Of the Legislatures Of both
States.
Res0Lced, That a committee be appoint
ed by the Chair at suitable points along the
river, to obtain signatures to the petition to
the Legislature of this State, for the i'm
provement of the Savannah River.
ResolUed, That the foregoing preamble
and resolutions be published in the Abbe-
J. sPEER, Chm.
I i. :: CAN'T, Aans'' Secretaries.
The following gentlemen have been ap-
pointed under the fourth Resolution -
Mo6attsviHe.-Messrs "A. Simpson, A.
Reed, VIM. Sherard and VIM. FAINT.
Lowmdes0iUe.-Dr. A. B. Arnold, w. r.
Sanders, John S. Allen, II. CAN'T. Samuel
Lindsey and Samuel Mitchell.
| Cherokee HesgAts-Wm. Speer, George
Graves, James Norwood and Isaac H. Nc
Gala.
Cakhoun's .lMiNs-Dr H. H. Towns,
Col. Talman, Alex. Houston, Esq. and
Louis Gown.
| TVillingtom-W.s s. Boag, Paul Rogers,
Dr.. w. Tenant and B. E. Gilbert.
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(coMMuNIcATED.)

" (CoMMUNICATED.)
1>De0r Sir In your paper of the lst inst.
Under the editorial remarks, will be seen
sssthat our citizens have jumped upon ano-
ther route for Rail Road"
Allow me TO correct this in regard to the
people Of the saluda Regiment, which is
by far the majority ofthe people of Abbe..
vile District, and / have now in my pos.'
session papers which will prove the con-
trary. They are not willing to go. much
Jess to ':Jjuasp,,' to a new project: and their
only. sentiment is to go with Newberry.
District, and ! feel happy tosay, that the
prospect is very fattering. The people on.
the saluda sidetof this District feel the ne. .
cessity ola Rail Road, and are convinced
that q Rail Road will not only ,tbe benefi-i
geial tq their planting interest, but also to
ttasir literary tt ana ,hey are atri.
ssing who cen do the hest sahs eonielna:s en-
plated Rail Roab through Atbbeyille, New.
befry and Anderson Dstrie ma sif any. any,
can lessen t6s spifit III siis ss noble sns
diisiss1nf 4: q which ars' l
sos ;our I'D d 90 istricf.
hut oth thsrs, 10 dopIs
|s M sndIj to Raa ,eaas bAt lhan
ons sn
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From the n. 0. Pic. Aug. so.
FROM TEXAS.

arrived yesterday from Galveston. She
left there on the 25th ult
In the Civilian we find copious extracts
from the Austen Democrat of the 18th inst.
We give the following extract from this
source.
A portion of Col. Iays's new regiment
were to leave San Antonio on yesterday
(l3th) for Mexico Lieut.. Col. Bell will
be left in command of the remaining forces
on our frontier. Under the command of
that accomplished and well trained officer,
the companies along our borders will doubt
less do effective service.
Mr.. Cochrone, of Capt. Henry M'Cul-
loch's company Of rangers, arrived in this
place OH Monday last, bringing some i'm
portant Indian news, if it be true. He stat
ed that he had been in company with the
Wacoes for several days, prior to his cros-
sing Little River on his return to the set
Elements, by whom he was informed that it
was the avowcd intention of the Camanches
and Tonkaways, who are now said to be
hunting together to commence open hosti-
lities against the Americans, so soon as the
intended boundary line shall have been de-
signated and marked out He also stated
that he saw on his route, Indians belong
in to the different tribes, and that the state
ment made by the Wacoes was fully crro-
borated by them ALL
Maj. Neighbors arrived in this city on the
5th inst, after an absence of 20 days, near
ly in search for the Camanches. He fol-
lowed them for more than two hundred mil
es before he abandoned the pursuit. Their
sudden and seemingly preciptate departure
from their recent grounds, cannot be accoun-
ted for by Major Neighbors, and appears in
volved in mystery which may not be sa-
tisfactorily solved until the echoes of the
shill war whoop are heard. and the butcher
les of past days are rehearsed on our bord-
er. This, however, our hardy frontiersmen
may be assured will not be the case so
long as the indefatigable agent, (Major
Neighbors,) can exercise any influence to-
wards preventing it. s. .... S;
Major Neighbors left this place on Sum
day last for Torry's trading house on the
Brazos, to which pointghe had sent the ba-
lance of his party, prior to his departure
from Fredericksburg. It is his design to
find. fpossible, the whereabouts of the Ca
manches, and OPEN at once a communica-
ton withahem, in order to ascertain their
intentions, so that the citizens Of our from
tiers may not be caught mapping, if tper-
Echanca they should intend re;comu, u,encing
Hs says thathe saw no Indians III d. ali du.
ring his long jannts after the Camanches {;
consequently he could learn nothing of
the fateof the four unfortunate men Of Have
[susveying sconpai who some time since
Ewef6supposadtoh Id hare b6er aiken prisoners
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Death of siIas Wright.

This distin nggnished gentleman died at his
sresidence in New ork on the 9th ult. of
sapoplexy. He;was a prominent member of
zthe Democratic party, and perhaps would
have heenS nominated candidate for the
PRESIDENCY had he lived
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September lst l547.
FROM MEXICO.
From the ". o. Pic0Vnne.
Eater from Vera Cruz.


of Major Lally's T5aim-Repulse Of
Americans at National Bridge.
The sch:. Mississippi; arrived ::cm Vera
Cruz on Sunday: having sailed thence on
the evening of the 2lst ultimo. At that
time the Fashion had not arrived there,
though constantly expected. She left here
the evening of the 18th.
The most important news by this arrival
concerns the movements of General Scott.
There had been various rumors on the sub
ject in Vera Cruz, many of which our cor
respondent knew to be unfounded, but he
writes us on the afternoon of Saturday, the
2lst ultimo, on what he considers the best
authority" that the vanguard of General
Scott's army was at Ayotla on Friday, the
18th ultimo, and up to that date had not
fired a gun. This news reached Vera
Cruz by gentleman who left Ayotla on
the 18th, coming down by way of. .Orizaba.
Ayotla is but twenty-one miles from the city
of Mexico, being twenty miles beyond the
pass of Rio Frio. We now turn for mo-
ment to other subjects of great interest
The expedition which left Vera Cruz
about the 18th ultimo to reinforce Major
Lallys command was composed Of Captain
Wells company of the 18th Infantry, Capt
Haile's company of the 18th Infantry, and
Captain Fairchild's company of Louisiana
Rangers, all under command of Captain
Wells. They returned to1Vera Cruz on
the 18th, after having proceeded as far as
the National Bridge, where they expected
to overtale Major Lally's command. Maj.
Lally, however, had gone on, and by subse-
quent advices at Vera Cruz it is known
that he had carried up his train in safety
beyond Jalapa.
The command of Captain Wells were
compelled to fight their way to the Bridge !;
and they made the attempt to pass it, but
found all the heights occupied by the guer-
rillas, who opened heavy fire upon them,
killing nearly all the mules and forcing the
whole party 10 retire. They left the whole
Of their wagons save only one in the posses
Esion of the enemy. All the baggage of the
officers and knapsacks of the men, which
were IN the wagons, fell into the hands OF
Ithe Mexicans and little else besides the
mail was saved. b. The loss of men in this
laffair has been FIVE or six killed and two
For three wound da6I and several men have
subsequently, from. ..fatigu and exposure
E5on the MARI
About Rfat miles this side Of the Bssdge,
! ICaptain els, on his advance, dd6ched
twelve fagoons, accompanied by E Coo
Eper, wKh directions TO go forward eau 6usly,
and, They found it prudent, toxeport to
Major Eally bnt ifthey enco4A xed any
fobstacle2 return ard report he fact at
once. mn 5sen heard pf
this party, 90 i5 sdp ga the whole have
Ef6Iiaifs itSff,s t6 the Nfexicin
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FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Guad;,lquivcr.

Arrival of the Guad:,lquiver.
The news is Of the greatest importance
to the commercial community. There is
another financial crisis in England, and
several very extensive failures have taken
places. Prices of course are down. -
The total amount of the liabilities of the
various firms whose failures have been re-
ported on the Corn Exchange, London, du- 7
ring the last pressure, was estimated al
el, 100000, or about $6,5OO,OOO.
Throughout the history of Europe there
never existed similar examples Of So many
sovereigns threatnlng to resign their thrones
as at the present moment. No fewer than
three or four potentatcs are declared to have
serious intentions of abdicating their power
and authority. The autocrat of Russia intends
to return to Italy. The Prince of Orange
talks of resigning the crown of Holland.
The King of the Bclglans was affected in
the same way; and the Queen of Spain
has expressed her rcso!utc ictcIiril alton 10
abdicate her throne.
The elections for the English, Irish and
Scotch boroughs are now concluded
There arc yet a few of the counties undeci-
ded. The liberal party has gained forty
nine votes, which gives Lord Russell nine
ty-eight votes on division
Great mortality prevails this year in Ga
licia, among the peasants and the lower
classes. In the district of Wadowiz, about
100000 persons have died within a short
time.
The Liverpool European Times of the
18th ult. states, that BY the lastsBritish mail
steamship to Boston, upwards, offl2, 900
of protested bills for non-acteptance were
returned. l. appears that the bills We're
drawn at New York fora corn speculation
for q London principal, but as the agent had
exceeded his instructions they were dishon-
ored ssb, s ztz!s= 49, a;ssssss * .ys,.g3.s
The official notice of the Bank of ENG
land, raising the minimum ratesof discount
to l-2 per cent, had revived all those dis
cussions which in April last were so warm
ly agitated respecting the eApoWer Sof5 that
establishment, and the-prudence with which
that power is exercised. sss
PorAToEs ISLE OF WIeHr Che pota-
% crop throughout this Island are looking
remarkably well, and theyield will be large
and Of good quality.
The Kendall Mercury describes grouse u
as being plentiful, and strong on wing.
Is: The Morning Chronicle states that Lord
George Bentick's subscription of EI00 to. 4
wards the electioneering expenses Of Mr.
Osborne of Middlesex was declined. S5s s;5 4 a
The Observer, a kind of semiof fetal Or,
gan, intimates that the new Parliament will
be called together for shortrsession before.
the end Of the year. {: ass
Bederhan Beys the kish tic, has
again broken loose against thS Sultan
troops and the Christian popnl nlati ion of Mo-
sui. Several battles have been :fous and
another great conflict was about 81 8. .gssi
Int the session Of / III h .hs Iioassee Com, 81 q
mons ,i sss 12l daYs, !. 6 M i,:
number Of dis isions in seasio1
hich 90 we're oa pybliic maiI bsforss
Ilnpidnig IS a & e {; Z. ST s
81 lss ssl
land is9sa is|
nos Ipne eef
& asnss 4 8
IS ak
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THE BANNER.
Deferred Articles.

The two articles which we were reques-
ted to copy fromthc Hamburg Republican,
"Hamburg and its Founder" "Charlcston
and Savannah arc compelled to defer
until our next, for the want of space.
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THIRD SUPPLY OF NEW AND DESIRABLE
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

NE Of tho menber- Of from New York
yest-iday where he has been about
he n~es' and most fashionable styles Of Fancy import
Cd hs season, aud pafehascd with money
various binds than hev have teen
.eofe ,hs Fsl-a part Of which
moomhie Pads celia ana wool. entirely new
Cahiofsa and spun silk Plaid. newest style
iuhodsrd Swiss Robes Drc.-e. white and I'm colour,
Loom se~ed and needle work do
ien snotohieiei Cashmere Robes ard French Mefino
srenSh cashmere and Mouslius, puntrd and shaded
se"eh do, IN great variety nd cheap
euler bl'ck fancy eofd aud
hNeh ,uiped BLK ana blue blu and satin.
20 hmu Gro Dc swiss and fancy eord sun.
Heavy black Satin for Mantiras AMI yr,tnr
bk ana ianey cord nk worsied PRINCES. pat,o,, d
Gimps all widths, NJ Cord. N" wv
men a oonne. cap and plan satin ami lus Riband
heh cashmere rurheri Tibet aud Net shawl,
Plaid woolsn and shaded
Ladies' 'k and velvet Neck Tie. and Ct,,a,,
Ginshams and Caleoes, In great variety and cb,,n
Ladies oik and white silk Hose plain embro,d,,.d
Raw SIN, lamhswoo. Tibet ard Apasa do
MO avian mixed, brown mi white cotton do
Ladies shk Md diet net Gloves and Mits
Ladies and gents 1hihoi ard Ca,hmstc Do anil ,.a,,
bltek and white Brussels We ' 'e''
shell tuck and side Combs; graduated buttons and ,, ~
sur, moo mack brown fe myrtle, and invisible green con,
sah ON ana blue AMI striped aud ribbed Gas in,ercs
H. sn u ~ 'aL'y eoid do from TO lgs
no oue, bk green steel and eafet mixed satinsu.
neaVy beaver aud Oregon Cloths, vcty cheap
RAD aud rainbow Cloabng aud Gala Plaid.
W., s s nied god do aud brown Kentucky Jeans
Wseh rAnn'ls hn- and low priced white aud red 60
Nh'ney' Maehinaw and twired dunI BLANKET.
WIN hgs stoek OF Woocns
my nave ever been sold at former seasop-amonv ,s,,
WI De found hunter Of parts Of q p.,,n.
offered at very low priee 10 close .ae, WINK" Si'
Our stock has never former hecn m eomr.,. ~
certainly never as cheap entirely and var,a, % =, ~
every ming Tp mp or made in our county
- VALENTINE, BREEDEN A co
ktfRaN