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The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-05
Foreign News.

In another portion Of this paper will be
found extracts offoreign news brought out
by the Hibernia which gives US dates up to
the 4th of December The news is of but
little importance, cotton had declined far.
thing. Money matters were decidedly fa-
Verable, large quantities Of specie were arri-
wing and the estimated amount of bull
ION in the Bank was flO.6OO,OO0 the re-
serve Of notes f5,8OO,00O. The minimum
rate Of discount has been lowered to per
cent.
The proceedings Of most interest in both
Houses of Parliament since the opening of
the session, had been those connected with
the financial condition of the country.
The New York Express remarking
upon the news by this steamer says -
"The news by the Hibernia will disap.
point many who had anticipated favorable
accounts as to prices, There has been
small decline in cotton and breadstuffs, but
this decline will have very little influence
on prices here, in the present condition of
our market. The stock of cotton here is
uncommonly low, and at the South the
planters are not sending their crops to mar.
ket. Asto flour and grain, our receipts
from the West are suspended for the pres.
ent, by the close of navigation. Both farm
ers and planters received such high prices
last year, that they will be slow to bring in
taesE supplies and accept Of the present low
rates.
"The present price of Indian corn in
England is sufficiently high to warrant large
shipments from this country; but it so hap.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-05
The Palmetto Regiment.

The rumor which has been current for
some time past in the papers, tha, our regi
mcnt had been discharged from service.
is incorrect; The Charleston Courier
states that Gov. Johnson has received no
such Information, nor has had any cores
pondencc with the government leading to
such an inference.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-05
Promotion i'm the Army.

Lleutenant-C Colonel Bonham of the l2,h
Infantry, has been promoted 10 the Colonel
ey, vacated by the death of Colonel Wilson,
to take 'ank from the 18th of August last.
Hugh Il. Rutledge of this State has also
been appointed Assistant Surgeon Of the
Army to take rank from the 10th of Scptem
bcr last.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-05

H We return our thanks to A, c..
Summer, Esq. for a copy of the Rules of the
House of Representatives. The typograph-
ical execution of this publication is highly
creditable 10 the office Of the Carolnian,
in fact it is equal in neatness and clearness
of print to any publication made North or
South.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-05
Corresponce Of the Nsw Orleans Pic1yune.
VERA CRUZ. DEC. Q lS17.


try has given me considerable insight into
the Mexican character, and the more SEQ
fir. m day TO day the more confirmed am
in the opinion that we have not vet seen
the worst Of this war, AMI that it will no.
only require a long time, but large army
to secure to the United States this unfortu.
nate country. Isay secure it to us, because
| have become convinced that it will ever
remain under the subjec,ion of the great
Republic Of the North, or form a portion
of it.
Up to this day we must all admit that no
serious effort has been made by Mexico to
drive the invaders from her shores-nonc
worthy of SO powerful nation. say seri-
Gus efforts, because no effort has vet been
made by the mass of the people, and can
give no other reasons for this than that our
gallant army has been so insignificant and
they at all times so sanguine OF victory, that
they have thought it unnecessary to come
into the field. Again, from The day she SO.
cured her independence civil discords have
ruled supreme, and split them up into so
many parties, one in deadly hatred against
the American exists with all parties, and
the question which now remains to bo
solved is-can this unite them.
The greater the extent of territory oc.
cupied by the Americans the more restrict.
ed will be the influence and power of Mexi.
can tyrants and aspirants; and though the
Mexicans, who have been taught to believe
that there is not crime on record which
an American soldier will hesitate to commit.
may gain confidence in US and become
convinced that the Americans are not what
they have been represented to be; still that
bitter hatred to the name of Americans will
not be in the least diminished 1t will in.
crease and fix itself upon the minds ofthe
people with thrice its former strength. An
evidence of this may be seen almost daily
in Vera Cruz. Mexicans who formerly
were the most conspicuous and the frs, to
take part i'll all civil broils, now take no in.
terest in any thing else except what NAV
tend to general union of Mexicans against
the United States and protect the country
agaiass 'farthsf in vasion.
lean 500 20 sther boundary for the u
States than thePacifc Ocean, and although
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THE BANNER.
Wednesday, Jan. S, 1915.

AZ We are indebted to the Hon. 4. p.
Butler and tho Hon. A. Bart for public
Documents
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-01-05

AT Cincinnati on the 22d ult., 1000 hogs
were sold at $3.50 per hundred. About Is.
600 have been packed in that city this sea-
son.
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~ On Sunday, the l2th ult., it was 80
dark in Cincinnats at 9 A. NJ. that faces could
not be recognized at a greater distance than
two yards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-22
Police InteI1lpsNce.

FIRE Of House There's Officer Shadbolt, one of
our persevering officers attached at the lower police
arrested yesterday two theving looking rascals called
William Pbeee and Charles Ross, charge Of steal
Ing from the dwelling house No 20 Bsyard street,
occupied by Mrs Waydell diamond bre asst pin va ued
at 800 together with male and female wearing apparel
valued in all at $ll2. The rascals, 1t seems Mon
day afternoon entered the premises by the rear
through an alley way, and unobservsd by the family
up stairs and carried off the property Ye-
trday Ross endesvored to sell the breast pin for SO
to pawn. broker, who stopped 1t and sent for the
officer who arrested Rose and likewise his accomplish,
Phefe. They both committed by Justics Lothrop
for q further hearing.
Constrpcfire Larceny Constable Rue, of the 18th
ward arrested yesterday young man by the name of
Jsmes Carey alias Johnson, on a warrant issued by
Justice Timpsop, wherein be stands charged with OBJ
tainirg lot Of household furniture valued at $3.50
from Mrs. Caroline Kerey No IL Laight street, under
islee approximations Itappears that en- the 9th inst
he accused applied to Mrs Ktrey for the hire OF the
Aforesaid furniture at cefta amount per week for
The purpose Of fuI nishpg house at 81 City Hall Place
he bargain was made and the furniture delivered to
tie accused according to the but instead Of
TIE property remaining in the premises No. 81 City
Hail flsce The accusea conveyed 1t the next dag to
Mr. BayDs's auction store, No. 1875 Chatham street,
and sold the same at auction for q much less value
II for this larceny that the warrant IS issued
nd yesterday Afternoon officer Rue the accused
In the street but, before he could lay hold OF him he
star, ed and ran, when after long chase the officer
spcoee ded in tsking him into custody. Justice Lo.
iop locked him up for a further exami alton
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-22

TreM HAIrPAx-By the steamship Acadia, Halifax
papers the 10th inst have bee received The quan.
ty OF potatoes and other produce which have arrived
from Prince Edwards Isard and other places IL un.
usually large. On Monday Iast, ten thousand bushels
Of potatoes were received and the Price hal fallen
half ttat u last year.
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Actual Circulation or the Herald.
Nov. 21-Tuesday. ........"...... 30 544 copies.
The publication Of the Herald commenced yesterday at 10
o'clock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-22
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

PARK THEATRE-DoMBIy SoN-THr ON GUARD
BOWERY THEATRE. Bewery-RosR CLINTor-IRIsH AM
BAssApoR- BoRs Coon LucK-NKw ORLEANS SERENA
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TAYLOR FESTIVAL,
AT THE
IRVING HOUSE, NOV. 2lSt.

This affair, which had been announced for
several days, came of last evening, and was &C
complished in style credable to the committee,
as well as to Mr.. Howard, the proprietor of the
house at which the dinner was given. The large
dining saloon of the Irving House was used on the
occasion, and in 1t were spread four long tables,
besides short one on raised platform, at the
head of the room. AT the head of the last men
toned table were seated the president, supported
on either side by invited guests; among whom
were His Excellency, John Young, Governor Of
this State John A. Collier, Francis Granger, ].
Philips Phoenix, Geo. Briggs, Hugh Maxwell,
Geo. Wood, and Ogden Hoffman. AT the other
tables were seated about two hundred and fifty
gentlemen.
Tie room was neatly decorated, and lighted by
over one hundred lights, including. gas burners
and wax candles. The tables were loaded down
with all sorts OF edlbles, both substantial and DELI
cate, served up IN Mr.. Howard's best style, by
an army OF neatly dressed ebony colored walters
The arrangements OF the room were In fact, through
and the committee OF arrangements and among
ten that the press well provided with comfort
able and convenient seats, at the head OF the two
centre tables Dodworth's conet band was IN atten-
dance and added, in small degree, to the festivl-
ties of the occasion, by dlscoursng IN their own Pc
culiar style, the regular and volunteer airs OF the
evening.
The cards issued for the festival were printed IN
gold, and read as follows-
TT L l. G TT
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New York, Wednesday, November 22, lsAs.
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e
loud and vehement cheers) Let me, gentlemen, in
conclusion for have detained you too long-c'no,"
York, now the Mlard Fillmore Of the United States
General Taylor has said Of him that he Is worthy
to fill the FIRST place-there is time enough after you
SIR Drank with great appause.)
The next toast was
"Our late Victory-whle our blood Ia warmed With
it's cheeripg huzzas let us cherish in hecrts ge-
us,'h
Drank with uproarous applause.
Mr.. PHILIP HoNE responded He said he would be
very short. e. Good'' That's right old fogie W He
hoped the meeting would keep csiet and he would DO
as much for them a.other time, toast was quite
his senti-entsr AJr.i ole had been the good feel
ing and during and since the eisbsion:
.re mad been no depreciation Of any, The hand OF
good had been s S Tbss
Tishi;s -"-s's not used up yet and laugh.
S he thought that the party was ,s. the
only free soil party 1t had been, howe
ry Of the whole american people Good, old Phir,-
table, The people had recorded their triumph, and
had acted in Their majesty They had acted in mode
Wen he would conclude by saying that he wished to
God they could translate and put proper meaning
to the words: Liberte-E gahte-Fraternite" He be-
leved that the American Interpretation the right
of every man to act according to his conscience in
obedience to the law and the obligation Of every man
to assist his fellow, and respect his honest opinions.
spoken his six minutes and quarter and with hops
that the new administration would satisfy every body.
win IT give us the spoiis 7" and wild laughter at the
foot Of the tablet
The Preciden mt then gave the next regular toast
:" Our whole country-U nited by insebsrable ties
Of blood interest and friendship, It extends the well
come Of brothers. heart and the aid and comfort Of
brothers hand 10 every worthy child Of God from
whatever spot Of earth he may first have behed the
light Of Heaven" Drank with the usual honors--a
few Wild huzzas and the 'devls tattoo" on ths tables
Then came the next toast In alarmingly quick time
the Chairman evidently becoming more and more
nervous every moment while two three young gem
tlemen near him seemed approaching the
heaven with more than railroad velocity
The American Stump---A genuine growth Of
the Bsckwoods republics the great bar before which all
political enders are brought for trial. whers the
people return just, intelligent Impartial verdict"
This brought out
MIR COLLIER, who made Of the most taking
spetcbes delivered during the evening. He saii:-
As 1t happens, have taken some part in the great
question that has been before the American p9opis;
and without laying myself open to the charge Of hsing
avain boast.r, think may be allowed TO say that
know something that altogether beyond the ken Of
General Tay ior- that Is know how TO surrender AMI
when to surrender. (Lauehter) At Phi!sdelpsis,
gentle men, not only surrendered, sat dsoretion,'
but with discretion (Great laughter But wont
go ba,k to the contest. Havnt we made everybody
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-04-19

The New Orleans Delta gives the fol.
lowing sketch Of the speech Of the tlistin.
guished advocate. the Hon. Sergeant y.
Prenlss, 10 The Louisiana Wing State
Convention, held on Tuesday evening the
18th Of March:
Fslioto Ubig.-I came here TO night,
private citizen, 10 exercise my rights
and perform my duty as a good Wing.
DESTROYS of promoting the harmony and
uuiied action of our great end glorious
cause. Though ! have mingled deeply
in political contests, and fought many Of
the party's battles in neighboriug state,
yet since my residence in this cily. pri-
vate duties and interests have Withdrawn
me IN great measure from political at.
fairs. and it is only nov as one who has
no aspirations beyond the position Of a
more private in the ranks. that appear
among you tonight. am still warm,
devoted. enthusiastic Wing. such as ] have
ever been since | learned 10 distinguish
between the right and wrong. and such rs
| expect 10 be when the grave shall de-
mand my mortal frame. ! understand The
object Of this meeting to be. to secure Iar.
mony and union in our parly--io secure
a representation in the NaiipnaI Conven-
tion, which is TO determine to whom the
great Wing banner shall be confided in
the coming contest. We must sink all
personal preferences and predictions in
the great good Of the party. We come
together to offer mp the affections and par
lialItiss Of our hearts upon the altar Of
Wing harmony. As Il staunch veteran
Wing. who has never deserted the stand.
ard, never s~crved from his duty and dc.
vn:io-, ~ rIracd III. h24t u,on ,he cre.
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stiekler for the Cash sxstem.-A

New York editor is such STRIKER for this
system that he will not volunteer FIR the
war because he says he never chargss--
not even gun. lie recently refused \
lu'igsshlp. because be would M, agree :"
charge jury.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-04-19

The Late Crisis In England. MIR.
lIerics. IN the House Of COMMONS. on
the l7th uh.. estimated the whole loss
sustained by the goo important British
Failures Of business firms, las. year, at
50.OOO,OOO.
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disgrace Of deserving its standard at the
present importan, epoch Of affairs. The
conquest Of vas, empire---,he immense
additions which have been made 10 our
great territory, and the necessity Of gov.
erning our new acquisition through pro.
consuls or other agents, will throw into
the hands Of this government a power OF
corruption which will require all the vi.
gor. union and strength Of the Wings to
prevent the shipwreck Of our constitution
and the downfall Of our Union.
To preserve the won,cd power Of the
Wing party we must. repeat, send oul
delegates to the National Convention, no,
as TayI"r nor as Clay men, but rs Wings
devoted 10 the success, and triumph Of onl
party and our principles. rather than Ia
the interest Of any individual. II General
Paylnr should he the choice Of that Con.
vcntion, consider his election beyond all
doubt. for one, whatever may have
heen and may now he my personal pre-.
ference. should be proud 10 fight under the
banner Of that gallant old chief, the pres.
tige Of whose victories over foreign en-.
envy would give him irresistible strength
before the people in a civil contest.
speak OF Gen. Taylor as Wing. a good
Wing. whose principles and views are
those Of the great Wing party. have no
confidence in the independent no pariyi.m
which has lately exploded in this city. !
tr'st not to the gifts of the enemy. Gen.
Taylor. though for forty years engaged in
tn" @|'cs Of the sollier--,llouch devoted
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-07-28
MERCANTILE.
CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Take Notice.
Books on the Natural Sciences,


No liG Lakc Street, Chirds0.
1 liz OF which may lee ordered mud received by
~ return OF the INST mutt by enclosing the re
qul-llr amount and directing as above.
ThgcnooEy proved, illustrated aud applied, with a
clnrl, continuing forty three rngrayings.
Hereditary descent by - ; Fowler
Principles oi Physiology, hy DE- Andrew Combe.
Religion. natural and revealed by O = Fowler.
Physiology, annual md mental do
SET culture and perfection OF character, do
Memory aud intellectual Improvement. do
Familiar lessons ON Physiology and Phrcnology
hy Mrs | \ Fowler
Marriage, It's history and philosophy IL. n Fowler
Education, founded on the nature OF man 10y Dr.
J. 6 Spurlhem
carvuyancc bv Rev John Boyce Dods
Human Rights and their political guarantees, b,
Fascination or the Philosophy OF Charming, by DR.
John : Newman.
Symbnica hcnd aud chronological chart, in maj
form, 10y l. n Fowler
Woman, hci education and influence hy Mrs Reid
sober aud temperate lie. by LOUIS Carnard
Chemistry applied To physiology, agriculture, an,
commerce, by Justice hlcbig. VI d + K ;
Love and pacntag", by q ; Fowler.
Ama,iycnrss, do
Temperance and ugh, !acnp, do
Natrmony do
synopsis OF phrcuDioB, do
The fhrcnooglcai auIPhysIoIogcal Almanac, b.
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American chronological Journal and Miscellany
q ; and l.. \ tow,er, Editors
Magazine Of moral and intellectual sciences, Geo
Comhc aud Robert Cox, Editors
The teeth their structure disease, and treatment
by DR. John Burdr dentist
chronological guide, by l. \ Fowler.
synopsis OF phfrnoIogy and physiology do
Chicago, June 30 1875 81 "
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Delano s. Williams.
NEW EXHIBITION.

TIL subscribers are now opening, al the new store
opposite the Mansion Hou-e, and next door To q.
Bur's, fine assortment OF SIAPLE GOODS,
In Otlawa, which they offer ut Chicago prices. add
ing transportation They aware Oi the common
practice OF elnblazoning the quality and prices Of
goods; but they know. too, that the purchasing COM
munily like to buy goods low aud acting upon the
principle that quick sxpence Is shelter thnn slow
shilling" the subscribers can say without the tear ot
contradiction that they will not be undersold by IA
ny house m the country as one OF the partners re-
sides in New York, they will he receiving from time
To time, new and desirable goods and their cOnnec-
uon with boats on the canal, lakes and forwarding
houses at Buffalo and Chicago, 1t is believed will give
them facilities for the transaction OF business cgn To
that Of any house south or west Of Chicago. Were
specially invite the trading community 10 call aud
examine our stock tor themselves. Among our
DRY GOODS
Are broad clothes grOghamis, twccts, dahias
t'ambroons Jeans, drills, stripes. satuncls,
Cassimercs, for gents summer wear,
Mar-eles, satin and fancy ycstings calcocs
t.Inghams, de hines lawns, silks PLAIN and dress
Barred musllns Tor ladies' dresses lshawls
Black, striped and figured Glpaccas, rich summer
Ribbons, artIicials, linens, long lawns,
Shcctlngs, shlrtngs canvass bagging,
Diapers, flag aud fancy handkcnhcie.
We have a general assortment OF Hard Ware ana
Cutlery, from pack knife to a haudsaw Boot,
and SHOES, GROCERIES, Crockery, etc
We are engaged IN the general PrOduce and Gam
nuSaoH business, ana shall DE prepared to pay CASi
| Tor most kinds Of produce
lVanted-jOOOO bushels WHEAT,
10000 CORN,
2OOW OATS
/ We have on consignment lot Of the best article u
I flaming Mills ever introduced INTO the western coun
/ try. Farmers requested to cal aud look Mt them
Ottawa, June 30. A DELANO, & Co.
GlNGHAM, lawns, rich and splendid patterns u
" jn30. DlAASOS.
! GENTS summer goods-a great variety at
VI Jn0. DELANo's.
FURNITURE paper Of every style and price at
II lnD. DELANO'S
S,lLk hats and caps, large lot. LcehOrn an
- BRAID bOnnctS al JnU DELANO'S
4 MEXICAN and Cast Steel, superior article, q
a ln3O DELANo's.
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J. @. Nattinscr.
j uSl Opened.

JuSI OpeneO.
~ PS ofneat new style ginehams,
ZZ Blue chanbn plaid listre,
Pasiia check, plaid Inca goods
lrish linens, assorted prices;
Blue aud orange prints, purple do.
Silk rIches cap inl-, Fancy bonnet ribbons,
Cherry, pink, blue white aud Mantua ribbons,
White and blue 'laratan muslin,
White grippe, light colored kid gloves,
Artificial sprigs aud misses wrearhs,
Just received, with ohcrarticlos from Philadelphia
and TOR sale at prices that will satisfy every buyer.
Jul J &. NATTINGER.
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Water Power 4, = S,,Ie

'an l.1 "fir PrisiLgss on For R,r,, .f,ur
m,ms "Ore Dayton, and one mile from siark
s '"",er n.damgo'o' 10 Tie Feeder Of he Mino,,
he subscriber having built his dam L.
cross HE r''er a, the above place, /. now
p'P"eu 10 .''' o. lease water Tor manu- featuring
pu'pos'S' Jaw mn IL in operation, and q
st's' and touring mill in progress of erection Il,
Is located Ia the m,,s, ~ a, .,,s,si,. ~,
aud WOOL growing country, and olrt,. s,s,v IN.
uueenfnt 'ot the above business and slso for
WOODEN hel"ty or any mechanical or manuC.c.
'Nt'nS establishments where water power \. 70.
CURED village plat i. land out. and lot. are
offered on reasonable terms. A black smith and
wagon maker would fnj i, desirable loca,jon;
S ~SI, 's r,. '''ef" .- % lSY9adiisoi
Ot.'wa, Dec 10, is47 GEO. MANN