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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-07-08

ANEcDoTE OF GEN. LEE.-Whcn Gen.
Lee was prisoner at Albany, he dincd
with an Irishman. Before entering upon the
wine the general remarked to his host that
after drinking he was apt to abuse Irishmen,
for which he hoped his host would excuse
him in advance.
by my soul, general, will do that
said his host, "if you excuse me a trif1ing
fault which Ihave myself. It is this: when
ever l hear man abusing ould Ireland, 1
have sad fault Of cracking his sconce
with a shillaleh."
The general was civil during the whole
evening. -
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-07-08
AUGUSTA ADVERTISEMENTS.
CIR AY BROTHERS,

AUGUSTA, GA.
DEG to inform the public, that they have lust
- returned from the Northern markets, with
full and complete stock of
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-07-08

very sister-u1atic.' ~
A1;EIlathers hard specimen of a. Yankee
lately returned from Europe, told his friends
he bad been presentedaat Court there.
=" Did you see the Queen r.. asked one
Wa, no." replied the Yankee, g T didn't
see her, 1zactly, but seed one of her friends
"a Judge. Yer see," he continued. atIs
Court was presented to there happened.
to be Police Courtn
sEAcKs.-The prettiest lining for bon.
net is sweet face. y ~
o.,Ls' Bushss hss are flying colols, which maidens
If q man waits patiently while a woma, Il
is putting her things on or shopiney he
Will make good husband.
The brides orange blossoms often bear
"a miner in California, that Outs up at
: first class hoter' near MCulIock's GuIcb
ip wsiting home, says. they nix their buck,
|5gheate cakes in washtnb. ~ stIFn Fstbsm
ksp baking, with Q gsrdes ,sde. sEhI
Inly smacks Of progress. = sg3'
Every body, complains IL bad ns,no,rys 8,
baitag bats.i body q bad Judgment 4.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-07-08

A HINT FROM L1FE.-a Your father
would not have punished you, my child, if
you had not used profane language and
sworn"
"Well, father swears."
81 know he has been in the habit of it,
but he leaves off now"
{" It's pity he hadn't done it before he
taught Bill and me to swear, and then VIC
shuold have been saved mary darn'd lickens." :"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1854-07-08

Corn plenty, Cotton fair price, Pork chcap,
Goods still cheaDcr.
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| are difused all over our vast country, and al
most lost in our rapidly growing population.
True, at some points, they may be numerous
enough to hold the balance of power in cleo
tons, but If they numbered only few hun
dreds or thousands, they might still hold that
power. No matter how they may increase
their proportion to the native American popn-
laton must still be small
Latterday patriots and new-light statesmen,
who cloak themselves in mystery and assume
name never before known to political organ
izations, have arisen, who are endeavoring to
| alarm the fears of the eighteen or twenty mil
lions of natives Of this country, by declaring
that they will be over-run, over-ridden, con-
quered, and subjugated, by the three or four
millions of foreigners in the country. They
represent these foreigners as fierce enemies OF
the country, who want to destroy the political
fabric reared by our fathers and to uproot all
the systems of religious faith that differ from
their own. They forget, or presume that our
people are ignorant of the fact, that these for
eigners came amongst us because they admired
our institutions--that many Of them helped to
achieve our independence, and that in all our
wars they have proved themselves brave sold
iers and true American patriots. They also
forget that these foreigners are, no more than
our own People, of one kindred and one reli-
gion. Some are Catholics, some Episcopalians,
some Presbylerians, some Baptists, some Meth.
odists, and some Jews.
Those who are making war On the foreigners
are doing very foolish and very wicked
thing. Many, we doubt not, are sincere in all
that they say and do. They believe, religiously,
all that is told them by their leaders, But
those leaders, with the exception of a few ia
natics and illjudging persons, are instigating
the movement in order to reap from it political
advantage and promotion. Let the people be
easy. They should not permit their repose to
be disturbed by apprehensions Of danger from
the foreign population. The foreigners don't
want King here-nor do they want Pope.
They love our institutions and our people, and
if let alone, their attachment will increase.
Prosecute them and drive them to desperation
and then, indeed, may we have cause to appre
bend trouble. Not that even then, they could
uproot our institutions, civil or religious, but
being men, they could and would resist perse
cution. When smitten, they would smite in
return. Then we would have street fights,
mobs, and violence everywhere.
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is THERE DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY
FROM ELABORATION

AS many good people who profess to be pecu-
liarly concerned about the welfare Of the coun-
try are raising great clamor against foreign
ers-as they manifest much alarm lest they
shall seize upon the reins Of government and
dictate 10 our citizens their religious faith, it
may not be amiss, very briefly, to institute an
inquiry into the grounds Of this apprehension.
is there any danger to our institutions, civil
and religious, from the foreigners now in this
country, and such others as may come to our
shores2
By the census of 1850 the population Of the
Uated States was over twenty.three millions,
Of which eighteen millions we're native whites,
oycr two millions we're foreign born, thiriy-nine
thousand we're ofuuknown nativiiies, and three
millions two hundred thousand we're slaves.
From islO TO 1850, 1869, $50 foreigners came
to our shores. From 1920 to 1880, the average
number was only 10000 year. Froa 1880 to
1916, about 10000 year. The Irish famine
and the continental revolutions in lS47 in
creased the emigration to 100000 in l847, and
to 900 in 1850. The total number Of emf
grants 10 the United States since 1890, and
diving in 1850, together pih descendants,
amounted, when the census was taken,) to
4,304,4l
Now, if all these foreigners we're ignorant
and depraved, if they loved the institutions
under which they we're reared, and desired Ia
establish them in place Of ours--if, with the
character and views we have supposed, they
we're all huddled together at one place apart
fcom the influence Of more intelligent minds
and admitted to the dignity of citizenship
there would be some ground for apprehension
Notwithstanding the small proportion they bean
TO the native American citizen.
But FIRST, they are not all ignorant and de
PRAYED. Secondly, they do cot desire to plant th'
institutions OF their native countries on our soil
They fed from those institutions because the,
abhorred them. Thirdly, they are not placed
IA immense communities by themselves. They
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
EXTENSIVE
BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT,
JUST OPENED IN IRON HALL.

OWL nNu buOn 10 DblD Il,
JUST OPENED IN IRON HALL.
- II. HOOVER has fitted up, In an at
-. tractve style, the large and spacious store in
lion Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10Th streets, and furnished il with, perhaps, the
largest and best selected stock Of BOOTS AND
SHOES ever exhibited in this city.
IL is the determination Of the undersigned TO
make this establishment excel, in all particulars,
every other Of the kind in the country. With this
view, be has made arrangements for n regular
supply Of every article in his line OF business, with
the most celebrated manufacturers in this country
and, in future, every variety OF Boots and Shoes
for Ladies, Gentlemen, Children, and Servants,
may here be found
No expense has been spared in fitting up this
establishment so as 10 make Il attractive place
OF business. lie will spare no effort 10 win a lib
eral share Of public patronage His prices shall
be moderate. spproximatng as closely as possible
10 those Of the manufacturers.
The following are among the articles Just re-
ceved
FOR LADIES
Black, bronze, and coored Caters, thin and thick
soles
White and black satin Slippers, and English KID
Slippers
French aud American Morocco and Kid Slippers
Morocco walking Shoes OF every variety
Toilet Slippers, enameed and worked, French
and American
Jenny Lind Buskins, Polkas, and other styles Of
Dress Shoes.
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SARATOGA coNyENrIoN.

Such is the pressure on our columns to-day,
that we cannot make room for the proceedings
of the Saratoga convention. We have only the
space to say that it assembled at the appointed
time. About four hundred delegates Of all
hues and stripes were present. string of
resolutions, offered by Horace Greedy, were
adopted. There was much acrimonious dis
cussion. As we conjectured, the convention
adjourned ,cithoa making its nominations, to
meet at Auburn on the Goth of September.
We shall have more to say on this subject to-
morrow.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
FOR SERVANTS.

My assortment Of Servants Shoes, Of all kinds,
is large and very complete
] respectfully request Of my old customers, and
the citizens generally Of Washington, Georgetown,
Alexandra, Prince Georges Montgomery, and the
surrounding countryside strangers visiting the
city-to favor me with call before purchasing I
desire TO make no particular pledges, but hope, by
fair dealing by polite attention, and by devotion TO
business, 10 challenge the confidence Of all, and
win success in my new enterprise.
>. y. HOVER,
Iron Hall Boot and Shoe Establishment.
Pa avenue, between 9th and 10Th ats y
Aug. i1-dlw&eod2w
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ss- slim uIstinE Liniment, as prepared
At Gilmans drug store IL deserving Of the highest com,
mendAtiou as Tor Chronic aud Acute Rheurna
" seldom ever, falls to give speedy and permanent re
ief This Liuiment has been prepared by r. d. Gilman
chemist OF this city for many years intruuc
ton has been extensively used by many Of the most re-
specsbe families In the District and vicinity 10 whom,
reference can be made at any time its magical effects
IN curing Rheumailsm In elderly persons who had
been sufferers ior long time II originally made Tor
horses, for the cure Of Ismepess saddle gals he and
now much used for such purposes being an invsluae
sracie wherever Lniment required either for or
beast. M,v %
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GIlman,. Hair Dive hs. made h, anne.r,nc

Giimans Hair Dye has made its appearance
IN our city, very much TO the qualification Of our
young beaux who wear red whiskcrs or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into our
hair-dressing saloons with hair, whiskcrs, musta-
chios, and eyebrows Of all imaginable colors, and
in five minutes they viii appear on the street hay.
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILAANs
DYEe-NeyfeB Herald
.Por sale by z, d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washington Gun
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New York Markets.

New YORK, Ang. l7.-Flour-State and Ohio
are still scarce, and we note further advance OF
l23@25 cents per barrel. Sales OF 4, $50 barrels
at SS@ss 62t, for State, and 50 l2i@s9 so for
Ohio.
Wheat is firm and quiet.
Corn is dull, with declining tendency. Sales
OF 27,OO0 bushels mixed western at 77(l7S, and
white at S2(9S3 cents.
Pork-Sales Of mess at sl3 25@sl3 so, and
prime al sll.
Lard is frmer and higher, with sales of $50 bar
rels nj l0zdll.
Whisky is firm.
Stocks opened lower, but closed firm.
Money is active at COZ per cent on call.
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6elsgrapbit.
Later and Important from Mexico--Progress
of the Revolution.

New ORLEANS, Aug. 12.-The Steamer Orizaba
has arrived, bringing dates from Vera Cruz TO the
9TH, and from the City OF Mexico 10 the Sd instant
The capital OF Tamaulipas has declared its ad-
herance 10 General Alvarez, and battle is re-
ported In which the insurgents were defeated.
a leegraphic dispatch states that Count Bolton,
heading The recent French arrivals of troops
against the government, was defeated by the
Mexican troops. lie was surrounded with force
OF two hundred men, and lost in killed and wound
ed forty-six.
All persons at Vera Cruz are required 10 sur
render private arms. decree has also been
issued expeling every foreigner daring TO crilicise
Santa Anna's acts. Another decree, authorizes
the free Importation of arms and ammunition a,
Vera Cruz; also the free importation Of grain al
Tobasco.
The revolution Of Michaoacan continues, and
alternate advantage is reported.
decree has been issued which grants the
privilege 10 Senior Atocha 10 construct railroad
from Ell Paso to Guyamas, on the Gulf Of Cali
fornia.
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country, win atone for the accumulated mise
ries they inaict on their own poor white slaves
at home-miseries SO indispensable as to drive
the victims Of them to infanticide and to sui
eide. Humanity shudders at such cruelty, and
religion reyolts at such unblnshing hypocricy.
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FOR GENTLEMEN.

FUH GENTLEMEN.
French Patent Leather Boots
DO do Walking Shoes
DO Calf Dress Boots, hall Boots and Shoes
DO do and patent leather and Oxford Ties
Caters, Pumps, &c.
Cloth Caters, black and colorel
Enamelled top French patent leather foKed Gai-
tiers, English Ties &c.
All varieties Of common Boots and Shoes, pegged
aad sewed.
FOR YOUTHS. MISSES & CHILDREN.
Youths Pumps, Dress Shoes and Boots Of beauti.
ful styles, and Of every quality
Misses black and colored Caters, Slippers, Walk
ing Shoes OF latest patterns
Children's Shoes, embracing every style and ousI.
ity now in use.
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TYRANNY and Death.

New YORK, ANgnt i7.-An inques, was held
yesterday upon Nicholas Cook, seaman on the
ship Yorkshire, who died al the hospital from in
Iuries received during the voysge The verdict
declared that death was caused by inhuman treat
ment. inflicted by WIN. Cline, the first mate, and
VIM. Lancaster, the third mate, abetted by Chas
A. Marshall, the captain. The latter was commit
ted bail being refused
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Missouri Election.

CINCINNATI, august 1.-THE ST. Louis papers
of Monday contain further returns. Mr.. Ben
tons vote is one hundred greater than the average
OF The Benton ticket Wings elected by anti
Benton votes and rice versa
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Philadelphia school Troubles.

PHILADELPHIA, AKgnst l7.--At a special meet
ing Of the school controllers held this morning,
resolutions were presented concerning the recent
dismissal OF teachers on the ground of religious
belief from the First Ward, as unwise, unjust and
oppressive and urging the propriety OF their being
immediately reinstated
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
ITONE QUARRY.-Iam prepa red 10 Cur

STONE QUARRY am prepared to fur.
~ nish from my quarry opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry OF the late Timothy
O'Neale, any quantity Of stone tha, may be needed
for building purposes Apply 10 the undersigned,
at his house on n, between 18th and ooh streets
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, q, the quarry
July ~ WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
fAlexsndria Sentioel1
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AntI-Nebraska Mass Meeting.

SARATOGA, august 1.-THE anti Nebraska mass
meeting was called TO order in The grove this
morning, at IL O'Clock, r. N. Havens, esq, pre-
siding with a number of vice presidents.
Mr. Havens made speech. and introduced the
agent OF the Kansas Emgrant Aid Company who
spoke some time.
Horace Greedy followed, with one Of his bitter
denunciatIons Of slavery and shareholders. Alter
several other addresses, The meeting adjourned
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18

Csndidatcs.-W We mentioned, yesterday, the
names Of three candidates for the vacancy in the
Board OF Common Council, for the frs, ward, oc.
ossioned by The death Of o. s. Paine aud now
have TO add 10 the list, the name Of z. M, p King.
The field is still open for entries.
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ITEMS OF NEWS

ScHAMYL Boy, the famous Circassian chief has
been appointed by the Sultan 10 The supreme COM
mand Of all the Turkish aud Circassisn forces in
Asia cooperating against Russia. He is thus pro-
NOTED to the highest rank recognized in the Tur-
kish military establishment. Originally this war
like chiefiain was but the head OF the Kabanda
Circassians, small tribe on the northern banks Of
the Terek, but his military skill and achievements
have gradually procured for him the supports OF
all the Crcsssisn tribes, well OF portion OF
those in the neighboring province Of Dsghestsn.
He is described as being OF lofty stature, dark com
plexion, and with very bright eyes. His physical
frame is distinguished for its extraordinary strength.
His military career began In his youth, and he is
now between forty and foriy-fve years Of age.
His air possesses stern melancholy, though his
manners engaging. lie speaks very little,
but is the master Of all the dialects spoken in his
territory.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18

III Sick Headache Rennedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
to the public - attracting great attention. not only
by reason OF the very satisfactory testimonials To
lis efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by IL, but also because
there are 80 great number Of people who are al.
hicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy Of his "ren.
edy,' Isl physician in this city, in high standing
with large practice. He 10 physician in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been 40 long needed, has airactedtbe attention
Of sufferers from headache who have heard Of il
From our own knowledge Of DIR. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have doubt that the med
iclne deserves the favor receives, and that il will
prove 10 be great benefit 10 all who may give IL
a triaL-Lynn Ne,cs, December %, 1853
For sale in Washington by z. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18

Mr.. BpsHNELL,s SCHOOL, 18th
WI street, between r and q streets. Washing.
ton. The next session will commence on III.
fret Monday in September. The course OF in.
struction embraces Ancient and Modern Ian.
gusges, Mathematics, the Elements OF Natural
and Moral Science, together with all the English
branches usually taught in the best schools Cir
bookstores. Aug li-eo4w
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Indian Robbers.

ST.. LOUIS, August l6-Letters from emigrants
at fort Lavinia complain Of immense robberies
committed by the Indians, being four-6fihs more
than ever before.
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Forgiveness. Recently, male slave was
brought before Justice Clark, for assaulting white
girl But for the complainants estrsaties, the col,
low would have been well whipped on the bare
back, as punishment for the offence. While il
may be regretted that he did not receive the lsshes
which he deserved, the forsivng disposition of,be
girl is credit 10 her sex. In her compassion she
fprgaye the wrong
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CtAPoN sPRINGs.-TnE .MoUNrAIN

rAPON sPRINGs.--THE "MOUNTAIN
" House, At this well.known watering place,
viii lie opened BY the undersigned on the 10th Of
June.
No effort or outlay shall be wanting TO render
Capon, IN It's comforts, gayeties, and many a,trac
tons, fully equal TO any place Of summer resort in
the Union
The cars from baltimore and Alexandra, con-
meeting with lines Of stages from Winchester,
Piedmont, and Front Royal, afford pleasant and
speedy access. T. l.. BLAKEMORE,
THOMAS B. p. INGRAM.
June 14-2mcp
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u Tailors, Mor6tts Buildings, east side -Four.
and-a half street, near PennsyIvsnia avenue. have
Just received an assortment of new Goods for
gentlemen's wear, which, in point OF style, cannot
be surpassed, and which viii be furnished TO those
in want on the best terms.
elsewhere. Nav Is
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Arrest for Theft.-Frederick Ferbaum was
arrested in Philadelphia, several days ago, by Of
6cer L. l.. Reese. aud brought back 10 this city,
TO answer to the charge Of having stolen from the
propretors Of the National Hotel sundry pieces OF
property belonging TO that establishment, about
four weeks since.
Fierbaum was the head waiter there, but len for
Philsdelphia, where be obtained similar place in
the Franklin House,
Mr. Dexter ofihe National, suspecting that this
person was guilty Of larceny, proceeded, with
officer Reese, to the residence, in Washington, Of
the wife of the accused, and there found the miss
ing articles and, from this circumstance, u war.
rant was issued, and the arrest made.
The prisoner wss, yesterday afternoon, ar
raigued before Justice Goddard, who, after an ex-
animation into the case. sent HIM to prison 10
await trial. The commitment specified the al
legged larceny Of twenty-four ivory handled knives,
valued at SIS, manufactured expressly for the
hotel !; two plated candle-sticks, 50; and table.
cloth, SO 50 but this is not the entire list OF the
stolen properly,
Fierbaum has wife and four children residing
in this city, but he had deserted them, and at the
time Of his arrest in Philadelphia was living with
a woman, as her husband, in the Franklin House.
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Omnibus Competition. I've learn that com.
pany has been formed for running another line Of
omnibusses between the Capitol and Georgetown.
There is now no competition, which, ia the
present state Of omnibus affairs is TO be regretted
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
The Lost steamer CITY Of GLASGOW.

BosToy, august 1.-THE British barque Bri-
tons pride arrived this morning, reports that on
August 18th, in latitude Al 50' and longitude GO s.
west, passed chest painted green, with The lei.
tiers G. b., City OF Glasgow 10 gilt ornamental
wreath; also passed head board twelve feet
long, with letters upon i moi readable,
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The Central RaiIroad Fraud.

BosToN. August 1.-THE grand jury, after in
vestigating the charges against Crane for over
issuing the Vermont Central stock, failed 10 find
bill against him.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-18
II IMEi LIME, LIME,-To Plssterer

IMEi LIMEi LIMEi-To Plasterers
u and Bulders,-We have now on hand, at
SEELYS Patent Kilns, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention Of nls.
terers TO this superior article Of Lime IA Il free
from coal cinders or other sediment, IA heinz
burnt altogether by wood which makes il /. yerv
superior article for pas,erins, while coating, and
hard finishing.
Give vs. q call, and you shall be pleased.
y. j. SEELY 81 CO.
July 7T-tf
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FOR BOYS.

have made particular arrangements for this
department Of my business. Here, then, let the
Boys come, for just such SHOES as they may
fancy, and which have heretofore been so difficult
TO find.