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The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
The Rail Road.

The following letter was received by
gentleman in this place, from the Hon. J
B. O'Neall, and handed US for publication.
1t will be seen by. this, that the friends of
the road have every reason to believe now
in the final and speedy completion of the
project: -
every thing is going on well with the
company. The contracts to grade the
road cas-, of Broad river have been taken
very low, generally at an average of ss3500
per mile. The grading of the whole road
will be offered to the stockholders after our
convention in May. 1t would be offered
sooner, but that the location cannot wellbe
got ready sooner. .ats..
"Anothcr instalment willie called for
I'd Monday in May. After that none will
be asked till I'd Monday in October; and
so OH every two months after. Of course
the stockholders who take contracts of gra;
ding, and who may pay now, and ed Mon
day in May will have the advantage Of pay
ing all the balance of their stock in work,
if their contracts will cover so much. Mr..
Brown tells me, (he has just left my house)
tha. with three more instalments, lie. End
Monday in May, End Monday in October,
and I'd Monday in December, we can COM
plete the road, and put it in operation to this
side of Broad river. within lS miles o.!
Ncwberry c. II. THIS aoiU be, you observc,
completing nearly one,61h Of the distance to
Greeupille G. H., via Anderson, qoitA one
ffM Of the stock noaO subscribed, excluding
eren the GreenrsHe subscription, qohich I get
Hope ,cW be freely brought IN, aohen 1t IS seen,
that III sooA faith, the road aoiiL be builded. {.
Il rejoice to see the spirit manifested by
Anderson and Abbeville. If they stand
firm, as am sure they will, the road will
be in operation in three years. and Green
vile, Anderson, Abbevillc, the western and
northwestern part Of Edgefeld, Laurens,
Newberry, and tho western part of Fair
field, and Richland, will together pour their
rich products into the laps of Columbia and
Charleston. sc;thout any 1ival road TO aiken!
l have already sacrificed much to attain
this end, and / am ready to sacrifice more.
Your friend,
JOHN BELToN O'NEALL.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
A Hoax.


We notice in some of our exchanges]a q
letter with the answer going the rounds Of
the country purporting to be from Alexan-
der Dumas, tie celebrated Partisan novel
ist to the Hon. ]. G. Calhoun. Dumas is
of negro origin, and he is represented as
making inquiry ofthe great statesman, with
what kind of reception he would meet with,
should he visit the United States, particu-
larly South Caroiina-he had been inform
ed that il he attempted TO travel throughthe
Southern States, he would be imprisoned
and perhaps sold as a slave. To his inqni-
ries Mr. Calhoun isfmade to reply, that
should he visit this State, ho'would either
be Imprisoned or ordered out Of it as was
Mr.. Hoar, the agent from Massachusetts,
Of course there is no truth init at all, and
it is either the slander Of some dirty abol,,
ZIONIST, or the silly. wit ofan idler.5
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
TRIBUTE OFaREspECT!.s


AT meeting ofthe East Beat Company
Of the 9th Regiment s. c. M, held at its
underground, on the 18th ultimo, for the
purpose of paying tribute of respect to
the memory Of JESSE NJ. Neawoop.
Captain P. Jonesswas called to the eei,air,;;
and X. Vance requested to act as Secretary fhts
The Chairmaa briefly but feelingl stated
the object Of the, meeting and thereppon aps
poinled as Comnaittee who aiier retiring %
few minutes, fetur urnsd; and 81 ported dihe ot
lowing Preamble and Resolntions which:
were unaninou adopts & & sss
Whereas, Il pleased God tsks isllons His
.braves compauiop sin arms, sat Rae6la in
JuIysaast JssssS 90 oeds I i 5oafour
TON pany asd al Iss N 81 III Ip1tssT,
Isho austrio 6 oas aid sussfui
si iSiwood, a in
snpany hasdost an orna-
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
Death of JoI,n Quincy Adams.

This distinguished statesman died at
Washington on Wednesday evening the
25d ult., after an illness of some 6!ty-four
hours, during which time he was almost
wholly insensible. Death has paralised
that tongue which has SO often uttered its
anathemas against the South. Let us bury
with thes'old man eloquent the hard feel
ing we may have cherished towards him,
and remember his virtues and his eminent
services,
He was born on the alst of July, l767,
and had attained his soth year. His whole
life, from very early age, has been en-
gagged in the most arduous public services.
May he rest in peace.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
A Novel Sight.

We noticed on Monday last passing
through our streets, real Z" live gal' from
the mountains seated on horse with whip
and lines in her hand, driving wagon to
market followed by several other wagons,
We venture she has health and a constitu-
ton, tina, some of our pensive, small wasted
daughters, may desire but never obtain.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
CASH SYSTEM.

Persons subscribing Or ordering the Ban
ner, will please remember we have adopted
the cash system. AS we before remarked,
the expenses of the office are such as to re-
quire it. Terms $3.50, invariably in ad-
vance.
Also, those indebted TO US will please
make immediate payment.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01

ment, and Abbeville district a useful citizen:
Resotvsd, That in respect to his memory,
we will wear the usual badge ofsmourning
for thirty days. y
Resolred, That we deeply sympathise
with the family of the deceased, and that
in token thereof, acopy of these proceedings
be forwarded to them. Also,
Resolred, That these proceedings be
published in the Abbeville Banner:
K. VANCE, Sec'ry.
P. JONES, Chm .f "
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
Illness of General Taylor.

ts stated in the Baton Rogue Gazette,
of the 18th ultimo. that this gallant old sold
ier has been confined to his room for some
days bya neuralgia affection which has
caused him much suffering.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
The Treaty..

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore lIin Sun says that the Treaty has
been sent in to the Senate, the President
and Secretary having approved it. Mr..
Buchanan and Mr.. Walker opposed it, but
not tosthe extent of making it a cabinet
question. The writer thinks that the pro.
bability Of the treaty being ratified is in
! .screansing, although Sam Houston, it is said,
will ldenounce it, and Col. Benton feels dis
posed to oppose it. On Tuesday there
were twenty Senators pledged to vote a
gainst the ratification; %on Wednesday. ac-
=cording to the correspondent, that number
had fallen of, to sixteen. 80,
The Washington Union takes. It fer
granted that the Senate will act on the
Treaty with as much promptitpde as posi-
ble.. "a 80
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WASHINGTON, FEB, Is.

WASHINGTON, FEB l5..
The correspondence ofihe Baltimore Sun
says: Ifit prove true-and there is no rea-
son 10 doubt it-that the Rothschilds have
offered to take the sixteen million loan on
the terms and at the rate proposed in Mr..
Vlnton's bill, 1T will put an end to a very ami
mated discussion, just commenced, as to the
proper means of raising that sum Such is
dit is increased by trials. The panic.rna-
sers have been disappointed, so far, and are
likely to be still more.
1t was apprehended at one time that the
slavery question would disturb the harmony
of the Union and affect the stability of the
government; but this subject is now scarce
-ly spoken ofany where. The WiI,not Pro-
viso and its aiders and abot,ors have all pas:
sed into oblivion. AS 10 the Mexican war.
its results and prospects cease to create alarm
at home, while they have greatly added to
our national strength and power in the esti-
nation of foreign nations. 1t would be re-
markable indeed, if, under such circumstan-
ces, the Government could not borrow mo-
ney at six per cent, even TO the extent of
hundred millions, If i, was wanted.
But. in regard TO The loan now proposed,
capitalists have very great inducements TO
take it. 4 portion Of t-say half-wiiI be
wanted in Mexico. The loan contractors
would be permitted, of course, to deliver ii
there, and the would make ten per cent on
the ansaction-good bills on London or
New York or Treasury drafts, being always
worth a premium of ten per cent, or even
more in Mexico.
fnI Al. >ksI-
accumulation of specie at the mines in Mex.
ico-say twenty-five millions-and that
when, Gen. Scott should take possession OF
that portion Of the country, and establish
safe Accommodations between the capital
and San Luis, and between the latter place
and Tampico, and also between Vera Cruz
and the capital, this specie would speedily
find channels to the United States and
Great Britain, and relieve the money mar
kets and promote an active and lucrative
commerce between Mexico and foreign ma
tlons. "A new Orleans paper remarks upon
this statement, that Gen. Scott could pot
s:seize upon the specie" and if he did not, it
would be of no benefit to u.s.
This is an erroneous view for. in the case
supposed, we could collect an internal re-
venue In Mexico, to the amount of eight or
ten millions year. That is the opinion of
Gen. Quitman and of Gen. Scott. Thetrade
which is TO grow up between this country
and Mexico will -bas a source of. .,weal.hsto
both countries. sees.s - @1: >ssss IL s
The loan of sixteen and a. halfmiliions
will carry the administration through the
next campaign-b bothssin Mexico and in the
Presidential election; and if theaexpe nses
lof a. NJ
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'Lientena1t-EoIonel Fremont.


The yVashing ion: 60 oarsrrespondent Of the
+ Balamore nn, ssta s. that the Cour. Mar;
sltial d ips lhe case sieutenapts Colonel
stsalent ' ;a found him gaiIty on alisthe
4 char u ahai entehsed I'D cashiis red
The fesid lent afser examination of The
I evids diteeted atant General sto
SiiSnsl reno onts g g his former post
I'D that ths Ganrt.
ssop i asaal a guilty. ,af ladtii,y,
sshad ng been admission of csspsll.s,
skealns hs tempo WIedessTss
in commana gssnpips
as5soe Colonet Frenao tis 81 layjsli iSds
s with thu sentences of auI he felnss
ssssl8 fatlrn Ss5s8e
R siohssli 81 Z rs |. 1, i
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01
THE BANNER.
OUR NEXT VOLUME.

The FIFTH Volume of the Banner will COM
mence on the first of March, at which time, we
expect to publish, in series of articles, the Ad-
ventures of one of tho Abbevile Volunteers in
Mexico, together with Sketch of the Campaign.
This will be quito an interesting publication !;
and persons who have not yet subscribed, would
do well to do so soon, that they may the whole
series -.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01

NAMES. fessrs. Ashmun, Candy,
Crowell Fisher; Ggiadlaiiags, Hale, Hubbard,
6H udson, Daniel King, IPalJ,ey, Julius
Il Roc q kWeil, Roo, Rfutnan, Smith and VIII
son. II a. --.,'sssrr.- Ii > .sS4ss, !.
There they stand the modern Federalis,s
yvhosrefn d,to grant 1he means to the coun-
/ try for sustaining our pa liant Army in Mex.
/ !co here they stand, fourteen tories who
sha yes g had the sbrazensd nsdegsneracy tosrecord
.theirsv votes against the zone hundred and siiz.
{t9i.taoo who however they may differ upon
the questions arising out Of the war, have
sstill had the independence to give patriotic
vote forthe country South Carolinaisprou
to- learn that her entire delegation IN the
House of Representatives, hsya- Hssed aaa
Their citizens themselves would haveypted
had the Question been put to then. Let ONT
sons memorize the names Of the doubiy
damned I fon,teen order to have their 4
tongue. ends. epithes only to be nssd Einss
20 tiles future ptessiye of the enduring
lstiane.s end despised degeneracy of those
who place heir ased political creeds az
.boys their otis1 We are proud that
:fhe natives have 70 nobtyss
= ,sqstaaned She groan ofsdespairs
VIII feseeh ghse to their feeble oppss
nel,s iaid,.. sss.;;ssss
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1848-03-01

Ht Oesect tftttt tOc IOIfL ftttCe Ve[ICS !t;
$I know5that it has been objected that
Mr. Trist had no official power to ne egotiate
g treaty, or 4eyen9to listen5to to proposals, and
there issno doubt that the Administration
took this view, and sent word TO our Genes:
SfaIing ghiefto drive Mr. .frrist QUITO Mexi-;
coz Thisagas two weeks ago, but since
Influences have been at tWork upon .Mr. Polk,
iwho does noEnows consider aslz r.sS Trist so
pdious as hesdid then I have this from
ndouBtSd autho "a .s
sssY esterday smorniagg lhan Tas telsgrapi,,
despatch arrived ATTN that a. .bearef fnede.s
spatchss wits on:his way fothiiss sciiyg q local
spTsachsE af was He'd ont, and,
inforfded that sfe iWet9 about t5 hav sspslce.
,ShoTtf aftsrs retuln ia the pai and.
ofHciat aiinists had finishsd his
discourse, ahe local Pfsacher made tie ai,..
nouncemedklosth the sscong had;
an elec.ricAfsct, and ths expraas.ss
ions of joyNahon scdunt cess Waieress
visible.
A scene of great EnFIstl ssns
the House Of Representatives fI,asts
one o'clock to-day. TMHasSioS iij &;
consideration was on ordefinS ~ iasoS.
sed a resolution of tha nkst4 3Sner3I 0iS Sks
Twiggs, Quitman, Shd4gdag
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-05
THE EASTERN MAPKETs-Lg,cst

| At Boston: The Daily Advertiser says thus
Flour is in moderate demand for home use, but no
export demand. Genrsrc, good pure is selling at
1928; Michigan SIS; Ohio round hoop 4.75a4 81 ;
per bril-, cash Corn is in fair dcmand there being
some inquiry for export. Sales Of Southern yellow
flat at 81 cts, and white jld52 per buShel, cash
Lcad-20OO pigs upper mines, 4 cts, cash. Provi-
Sions-Salc of 500 brs. Pork, 90 out of the
market at S .25pcr bril-, cash and to days Prime
SO, 4 mos. Lard is firm, and stock not large J
is offered for good brls. and tres, but sellers
that price. 1t is held 7iaS cts, and kegs ;d9
cts. per Ib mos. Tobacco-l00 hhds. Kentucky,
Jag cts per lb., mos.
AT Ne,c York: Further sales of Beeswax at 1921
cts-Rio Coffee in fair request and market irmer but
prices no highcr.-Coton was improving. w estern
Flour was in better request and prices very firm.
Nothing of consequence doing in Souhcrn-Wheat
in fair demand for milling and occasionally for
port; and, with fair supply also, prices firm.
Rye had g vcn way about cent. The market for
Corn at close was dull and prices, especially the
higher Quoted on next page) not readily obtanablc.
Hemp continued very firm.-Hides still inactive.
sold part TO arrive, at s cash.-Thcre was more
enquiry for prime Moasscs.--No change in Oils
Further considerable sales of Mess Pork at |
aSll .25 for large and s 81 for small lots. 1t
difficult TO obtain SIS for Prime. Ohio Lard in
fair request, but the market generally was dull
With an improved demand the market for Whiskey
closed with much frmn at 23a23i cts, cash. the
latter for Ohio.-The Sugar market was heavy. The
Stock LIST inst. consisted of 1919 hhds. New Orleans
1872 do. Texas, 1921 do. Cuba, 1928 do. Porto Rico
and 1886 do. St. CroiX-togcthcr, 1888 hhds. and
1904 bxs. Brown Havana; against, same time, last
year, $500 bxs. and II ,4S3 hhds.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-05

Tie iag'o $iron Rncc.-The Rev Theodore
Parker, of Boston, recently preached Sermon in
the course Of winch nc thus alindcs to the Anglo
Saxon Race
This Anglo-Saxon race inhabiting England and
America, has a strong nationality. Ii has dread
tnl genius for material activity; mran actiN Ity in
all Industrial pursuits and all that relates 10 politics.
In these matters, industry and politics. 1t lar sur
passes any former nations. This race has more
practical sense, ii TO me, than any other race
has or had. Ii has not the sublime reverence for
God which wonderfully marks the Hebrew
ton, and so adOrnS every page oil this blessed book
1t has not the love Of beauty which appeared in the
Greeks. 1t has not the terrible passion and genius
for war which marked the Romans. II has not the
profound thought of the Germans, that mercuria
brilliancy, love of glory and martial spirit of the
French, but in plain and practical sense in industrial
activity and political sagacity, it is lpcror TO any
or all these This is industrial and commercial
more than military. Look at its ships all over the
world; its railroads that cover England, making it
as ii were gridron. Look at its mills and manu-.
factories that turn out materials enough TO clothe the
whole race. In war this race has always been able
to hold its own and more. Yet it has good tenn
per, and takes to trade rather than fighting When
you consider the position it occupies You will that
the goodness OF temper and abstinence from war IS
important characteristics 1t conqurrs by trade
The army goes before TO make market for the
merchant and manufacturer. lis energy is terrible
1t never turns back 1t is the most terrific and cncr
gctc people developed the earth. In 1913
there were not three millions of Ango-SaxonS in
all England and Wales, W hch was all the land they
possessed. There 20 ,0O0,O00 in England,
20,OOO0lO in America, possessing all the northern
continent and increasing with terrible rapidity In
England the territory is small, and therefore they
remarkable than those here. England
with its ~, 900, 900 of men rules eighth part Of
the inhabitants of the globe. 25,ODD,O 900 sub
icct TO her to- day. This shows the power and
gy Of the race. There is no in the world TO
equal it in war, thought, industry politics, because
il is by nature fitted for that work"
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-05
TIE MUTUAL III Il INSURANCE COM
PANN OF BALTIMORE.

INSURANCE on Life from 800 to $40, 900
IL al the usual safe rates.
All the profits divided among the Insured
A wife can Insure the Life Of her husband, free
from the claims Of Creditors.
Joint assurances ON the l. YES Of husband and wife,
that whenever either shall die, the survivor will
receive the benefits.
EnhowmcntS for children, by which parents
secure SUN of money for their children, payable at
any future ace
Creditors who depend upon the continuance OF the
lives Of their Debtors for payment, their
drhts al This Office.
Insurance Life is OF the surcst means by
which young man can improve his credit
The provisions of this Company are such as to
FENDER the most ample security TO the members; and
the Investments such principle that the long
err member continues n,un ed, the more valuable
his policy becomes either available security TO
raise money during Life or 10 his heirs al death.
An arrangement has been entered inio with the
oldest and most wealthy mutual Company in Ameri-
Ca, for sharing heavy RISKS.
THO~. NJ. ALBEIT. President
JOHN A. THOMPSON. Secretary.
Chancrllor-.
JOHN 5. Cuttings aud w. G. HARRISON.
Medical Board.
J. r. w. DUNBAR, cor. Of Hanover and Lom-
bard streets.
G.. &. NJ. ROBERTS, NJ. D., I25 Hanover st.
For information on any branch Of the business,
fer to the printed pamphlets of the Company or to
THOS. b. ADAMS, Actuary,
jy % tt No. 10 South street.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-05

Society in France.-A correspondent Of the New
York Tribune says:
''Socicty IN France is now divided into two great
classes the Bourgeosir or middle Glasses, composed
OF the bankers, merchants, master manufacturers,
Iandhoders III sh Jrt, OF men Of property who do not
engage III manual labor for their subsistence, aud the
abonng CLASSES, who are without property, and who
depend upon their daily LABOR for support The late
conflict wds between these Two classes and 1t Is the
beginning, no doubt of a great struggle OF VIII .ch
has conquered in this first conflict, but it has ter
ribs elements against ii IN the future. lst the mis-
cry Of the working classes: ID, the desperate courage
OF these mcn-a courage which is inherent III the
French character. IL the Bourgeosic do not discover
Sone means OF improvn M the condition Of tn" MASSES
through practical, iudu,.r r. forms, tr uch Is
VIII 10 ah"H n 10 its ,lry foundation, and tue Roar-
r'o'slc vail IA the end be conquered by y!o ,mcc
",rS tlr ArstocGacy and the Chulch "A Tue revolt
ton Vi 1893"
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-05

IN IatCruieu NTH Ibd- el- Hader.-Wc have been
favored with permission TO publish the following at
count Of an Interview with the captive African chief
Add ell Kadcr, who is still prisoner in the Castle o
Paris: yesterday, who do you think went and
paid my respect, 10: Henri Quatrc's Castle is now
tenanted by Add eel kader. He is here prisoner
with suite St eighty persons, but such tribe Of dis
orderly unSishtly beings! The Count de Montcbcllo
asked for private audience for his wife, English
Lady, and ourselves, which was granted On enter
ng the court yard tue Castle had the appearance of
cncanpncHt Of gip,irs, black slaves lying about Ia
all directions; and after half hours conversation
with Col. Dumas dboat his unfortunate prisoner, W.
were taken 10 hIs apartment, where, seated bed,
sat AD"-cl-kddcr, aad never have | seen such Il
prrOly magnificent head and countcnaacc as the man
has Bring 10 Oursclf one Of those beautiful master
pieces u our Saviour, and you have ADd-el- RAIDER
bc'orc you.
Now outstanding! the lud'crous appearance. all had
had to Us a few minutes before, respect aud adiura-
tVn made tears Of sorrow almost into Unc'S eyes
ut the sight OF such beng "a prisoner! KNOWING
whom We were, he shJ ak Us cord ally by the hand,
without rising anI spoke 10 through his interpra-
t'r lie seems IN deep @rlc, bat wlih Tx ID idea
that he shall have his Liberty. IL w!thUut shoes
Or stockings according 10 the custom II HI, c,ultry
Ills eldest child, an Interesting Ittc faiIJw nine
years old he desired 10 take his wives AMI
daughter. No gentlemen, Of course, went with US;
but, in the sngulary OF their dress aud manner
th'y have nothing attractive about them. He has
but one legitimate wife, and has not shown much taste
III his selection" gentleman who had read the
above adds: II return with thanks the interesting
sketch Of the Servant Of the AlI-PowcruI; it
responds with that given me by airivHd Of nine who
was present at the interview between him and Gen.
Bugcand at the Gates of Iron;' but Abd-cl. kadcr
was then at tn. head Of powerful army, which
looked up To him in the double capacity OF prophet
aud patrarchal chief; and the brave, whom your fair
friend represents cDuded with sorrow, full Of
the consciousness Of strength and OF PATRIOTISM To
some remark OF Bugcaud's he then replied, by rails
n% his hand and pointing his fore finger the sky
"But our Protector IS there, and avcugcr is the
climate! He is this victim Of his faith in the Gaul."
-LicerPOOL Times.
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-08-05
BALTIMORE ENPORTS.
The following is the value of Exports from the port
of Baltimore to foreign ports for Juy
$505,32S
1902
MAMMOTH STEAMER.

A steamer called the New WORLD, was to have
been launched at New York on Wednesday afternoon
last TO ply between that city and Albany of the fol-
lowing dimensions, according to the Tribune: "She
is 400 feet in length and will be propelled by wheels
fortysix feet in diameter. and engine of fifteen
feet stroke. She is calculated carry $500 passen-
gers, and will be fitted up in a style of the utmost
spendor and convenience. 1t is expected that she
will make the trip in much shorter time than any
steamer now on the river"
The same paper of Friday says
An attempt made yesterday morning TO launch
the steamboat Ne,c World according to the announce
ment. Hut after she had moved about thirty feet
she stuck fast in the ways, and resisted any farther
advance although steamer was procured and attach
ed to her.