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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-12-14
NEW FALsEsst.S :WINTER
GOODS S.

r WOULD call the attention of my friends
Il and the public generally to my new
stock of Fall and Winter Goods. My stock
consists. in
~. (" Ladies' Dress Goods
Silks, Fancy, Figured and Plaid;
Black Plaid and Plaid Do;
.<E Muslin DeLaines, Colored and Black
Alpacas, Black and Colored;
Black Mcrinoes, Muslin J4aces, Rouchcs,
Collars Undersleeves, Chemisettes
Ladies Vests, Regalettes, Alexandra
Ladies' Gauntletts, Bonnets. Bonnet Rib.
bons, Hemstitchcd and Embroidered IIandk' is;
Antique, Plush. Ribbon and Velvet Trim
mings; Straw Braid, Buttons, DO:
Ladies' Boots. Misses do.-Black Lasting,
Colored, Black, Red, do.
Gentlemen's Wear
Cloths, Cnssimercs, d B Hats, latest style:
- Cloth and Glazed Caps
Mcrino and Silk Shirts, Linen Collars
Bordercd 1iandkerchicfs, Fancy Cravats,
Black do; Colored do; dc. Also. =
Negro Goods :
Kerseys, Plains Linscys. Osnnburgs, (plain and
striped,) Negro Blankets. Boots, Shoes,
-. Brogans, (boys and men's);
A good lot of
China, Crockery and Glassware.
In short, my stock is complete. Call and
see, and will with pleasure show You through
X j.. "A. ALLEN.
Nov 1866 90 I'm
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Ordinaryss Sale.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
ABBEXILLE DISTRICT.
IN THE coCEr OF ORDINARY.
Real Estate of Thos. s. Bigby, deed.
George II. Bigby, Applicant,

Rtat Estate Of Thos. 5. Bigby, deed.
George n Bigby, Applicant,
Mary A Higby,g Mnrts,9 c. Bigby, et aI, Dc.
* fendnnts- b..
.pY erJer Of the Court Of Ordinary. Of Alb
IL bevile District I will sell to the high.
est bidder, on Sqlc-day,- in January next, A. D..
1856, the Real Estate Of Thos S. Bighy, de-
ceased for partition, situated in Abkevilie Dis
triet, on lIogskin Greek, waters of Little River;
and 6oundedfby lands of widow Bigby, Rob.
ert Brownlee. widow Kay, and others, and
containing One Hundred and twenty acres
more or less. =
TEnNs credit of twelve months-thc rur-
chaser. to give bond aud security, and mort
gage Of the premises to the Ordinary. Costs
10 Be paid IN Cash.
T. II COCHRAN, S. 4. d.
dee TO- 1858 3a-tls
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ABBEVILLE GOACH FACTORY!

of
costt the
ofbunes he
thesu
%" All New Work Warranted, s
GASES n+
will sell
We will
IEA o - ~ -"
A., a. = r. - ,..- JAMES l. - &:
fo0e'c LIP '"no'ry e' 1900 81 ~
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GREAT BARGAINS FOR CAsH!!

GREAT BARGAINS FOR CASH.! .
: 0eu, Store
AT ABBEYILLE G.. H.
SLAGER & LIVINGSTON respectfully in
- form the citizens Of .Abbeville village and
District that they have opened, at the old stand
WILSON g. WILLIAMS,
ono of the largest best selected. finest and
cheapest stocks of FANCY and STAPLE
-HD H& W @GB0DMD% %
ever exhibited in the up-country.
rs part Of our extensive assortment We
will mention:
Ladies' Dress GOods---
DeLaines. Cashneres, Amcline Cloths;
Alpacas, Plaid Stuffs, Ginghams;
English and French Merinoes (all shadesc
Cniicoes (of every style aud priceG
Mantillasand Cloaks. Ga splendid assort-
mcnt of latest styles and at nll pricesG
Hosiery, Gloves, Shoes, DC, dc.
For Gents and BOys-..
Cloths, Cnssmcres, Twecls, Vestings;
Boots, Shoes. Hats and Caps, &c. DC;
Also, one Of the largest and best manufac-
tured assOrtments of :
Ready-made Clothing \
that has ever been brought to this market. to
which particular attention is invited
&s, For Family Usc---
~ All kinds Of Blankets, Flnnnels. Dnmasks:
Shcetinga, Shirtings, Tickings, Towellings;
Diapers Doylies, Curtain Materials, DC.
Plantation GOods.--
Plains Georgia and KentuckyG
Osnaburgs. Stripes, Kerseys dc. dc;
We have also an extensive stock of
JEWELRY,
consisting OF every article embraced under that
head. to which We invite, the notice of Gus
toners ah E.s
- In short, our stock is varied md complete,
and we respectfully solicit an examination of it,
We show for nothing and sell for us near no.
thing NJ any other establishment can afford to
do. ,,..
s>eIS CALL & SEE what bargains we will sell
FOR CASH "a
Oct %. 1855 rs 3m
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COKESBURY CONFERENCE SCHOOL.
>HE next Session will open February
Il fourth.
There arc three departments: with an In
structor at the head Of each.
GIL ROUND, Rector.
Dee. II, 1855. 5ys 32.am
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Military Notice.
Head QlARTEIH j Z
SIxTH r Rk6HsxTgs. CT II.

ORDER NO. -. \. !, h. ~
TINE OFFICERS of tie Sixth Regiment are
u hereby required to meet at sL6maxs, on
frlday, Tue l4th SDeeembef next Alto o'clock
a; M; ior .he purpose Of selecting q FisI eE
1t Col. clinkscsles5 md Mi snodRes sare
charged with tho extension 0f this Ofdsr
throughout their respective cotiftaznS q rs
BY order of Coll HT.y Robefts.s e., 4,
-. J. J:sADAHfS Alt
December 8, 1855 Sl.s Oh q ss X. -;
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M N1DH~H0.NEo

FTNIlE subscribers intend opcp;uy ~
l. BOARDING HOUSE in the iii. 5;;;;I
next
Those desirous of engaging boarding, cnn
do SO by applying TO 80"
JANE n. POWER or
". c. POWER, 81
Abbeville c. H.. S. G..
Dec. 20, 1855 :e.ot
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WV CnN WHISKtT HNU BAL IMURE
RECTlFlED.
Ok Bbls. Western Whiskcy and Baltimore
~ Rectified Whiskey, at low prices by the.
barrel, for sale for cash by II. S. KERR.,
Dec la, 1855. 80 ot
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'Nov 6, 1876
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

~ There is serious nuisance, which
the City authorities ought to have abaed
long ago, and we trust that they will attend
10 il without further delay, because it is one
In which the whole communi " is interest
cd. We allude To boys shedding in The
public streets we like TO see these youths
enjoy themselves in This manner, provided
they do il in proper places, and where il
will not endangcr the lives and limbs Of
those who are passing upon the Streets.
Several Of our public and most used streets
such as Pelham, Church and Mary, are,
used by boys for this purpose; in some it,
stances they commence lar up the Hill,
using the walk or he middle of the stree,
just as best sui their purpose, and come
down on their sleds to Thames street, and
go even on To the wharf especially from
Pelham,hus occupying the parIic ular street
they are upon, and crossing both Spring
and Thames streets. These youngsters
dash along at a rapid rate down the Hill,
needless of those who are passing either on
foot or in carriages; ayoung and athletic
man may jump out of their way, if he dis
covers them in season,-bul an elderly
person or lady can scarcely be expected
10 do this, and all such are in great dam
ger Of being thrown violently down and
killed, or seriously injured. Again, the
boys are very liable to run against horses
and carriages at the crossings Of the streets,
thus endangering the lives of passengers,
in consequence of the horses becoming
frightened and running away. We are
constantly anticipating accidents ofthis kind,
and il such should occur, the city would
probably have to pay heavy damages to the
injured parties. The City authorities should
take warning by the case Of Clarp against
the City Of Providence, recently decided by
the Supreme Court at Washington; that
case will cost the city about seven thousand
dollars,--and that bee ause they did not COM
pei people to clear the snow and ice from the
side walks. Miss Dana, Of Boston, daughter
of Richard II. Dana, the poet, was knocked
down by boy on sled, Christmas day, in
the Common, and so seriously injured that
her life waA dcspaired of for some days, and
she is still in a very feeble condition. We
have witnessed several narrow escapes in
this city, this winter, by ladies', and elderly
people, and have been surprised that no no.
tice has been taken Of the nuisance. The
City Council should pass an ordinance pro-
hibiting shedding on the public streets; and
another compc ling people 10 clear the snow
and ice from the walks,-we believe that
there is one in regard to the latter,-if SO, it
should be rigidy enforced. If these sug-
ge,tions are promptly attended to, the city
may be sa. ed from heavy expence.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01
PLYMOUTH.


Hollopay's Ointment and Pills haze ec
tectualLy Cured Wound in The Leg and
Prerented il being Amputated.-The follow
ing extraordinary cure was communicated
by Captain Smith, of Yarmouth, to Mr..
Dixon, chemist, Norwich. "Mr. John
Walton, late in Her Majesty's Service in
the British Fleet, at Malta, had on liberated
wound in the ankle, for which he was in
the Malta Hospital six months, afterwards
in Portsmouth Hospital for four months /:
here, as at Malta, refusing to have the limb
ainputated, he was turned out incurab!e |:
other medical aid failed also when by Cap
tain Smiths recommendation, he tried
Holloway's Ointment and Pills, which in
three mouths cured him, and he is now in
perfect health and Coast Guard Officer at
Newhaven." ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

HACK. K.HrRE AT SAN FRANcI,co. - On
the arrival of the steamers at San Francis
CO the hackmen were in the habit Of charg-
ing never less than .fre and from that up to
thirty dollars for conveying passenger and
his baggage TO hotel. Recently, however,
a line of ombuses has been established, the
coaches Of which are always in Attendance
OH the arrival or departure OF steamers, aud
convey passengers Tor the charge of only
one dollar, which has effectually broken up
the cxtortions Of the hackmen, which the
municipal regulations and the exertions of
the police had previously in vain attempted
to accomplish. Those e,nbarkine for Cal
ifornia will do well to recollect the omni.
buses on their arrival. The charge Tor the
hire of hack at San Francisco has here
tofore been ten dollars per hour, but hack
hire, like everything else, is rapidly coming
down there.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01
The Other Side.
From William Raymond Lee.
BosTON, Jan. 25, 1855.

BosToS, Jan. 25, 1855.
Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry of
this date, can positively and distinctly say,
that while acted as Superintendent Of the
Boston and Providence Railroad no officer
connected with the transportation depart
ment had any authority to extend the con-
tract with New York passengers expressed
on the ticket" Good for his day only"
Mr.. X. g. Hazard was in the habit of pas.
sing frequently over the road, and his at
tempt to use New York tickets in violation
Of the limitation above referred to, made it
necessary for me togive him written and
personal notice of the existence OF the rule,
and that an attempt to evade ii would subject
him to ejectInent from the cars. His decla-
ration that he intended to resist the rule, led
To written order, addressed TO Conductor
kurtz, TO rcmore Mr.. Hazard from the cars
il he attempted TO execute his declared pur-
pose. duo
Subsequently, Go ,ductor KurIz reported
that MIR. Hazard had claimed pass lge from
Providence to 30 ,ton on New York ticket
of a previous date, and that he hal refused to
pay his fare, wlercupon the alternative was
slaled to him. Mr.. Haz ,rd finally pai the
demanded fare, under protest.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant,
w. RAYMOND LEE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

The assertion of Mr.. MCGOWAN that
claimed privileges as stockholder is so dl-
rectly opposed to the principles have al
ways advocated, that il will obaln no cred,
il with thos familiar with the railroad
movement in our State and the fact ls,that
my purchases Of The stock (eXcept one
share) were made very near the time at
which the last ticket in question was bought
and bears date Besides the certificates
and letters | send YOU, which will carry
conviction with them, would ask aiten-
ton TO the important fact that the state
ments in Mr. McGowan's first certificate
are in conformity 10 The facts, as found on
o,hcr proof, BY the committee OF South
Kingslown, and as stated by the offcers OF
the S,onngton Railroad to the Railroad
Commissioners, as appears by tho letters
from one OF said Commissioners, published
in the report of the aforesaid committee
1t cannot be doubted that they also procured
the affidavit of Mr.. McGowan to be made,
and thus got him TO swear not only that ms
previous assertions 10 the Railroad Commls-
sioners were untrue, but that their own
statements to the Railroad Comms soners
were also false. deem further comment
upon this most diabolical conspiracy to de-
fame me and to influence The General As
sembly, unnecessary. t-.. :.r.- "A. rr....
lie who in this vile and audacions at
tempt of the railroad officials, aided by
merccnary press to destroy private charsc-
ter, prejudice the popular mind, and infiu-
ence Legislation, secs ~ danger a. individ-
ua or public liberty, is most deplorably ig-
norant of the essentials of public aud pri-
vate security lie whose indignation is not
aroused by it, is already fitted Tor that vas
salage to which this combination, If not sue
ccssfully resisted, will eventually reduce
us. X. G. HAZARD.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

Great Men Dancing read that
Napoleon was very awkward dancer. On
one occasion he danced with beeutiful
countess, who could not conceal her bushes
at his ridiculous pos,ures. On leading her to
a seattle remarked-"The fact is, madame,
my forte lies not so much in dancing myself
as in making others dance" This reminds Us
Of an anecdote Of Daniel Webster, who being
present at ball in Washington during hs
incumbency as Secretary Of State, was
asked by an eifeminate, foppish sor, Of chap
who thought great deal Of his own..dancing
"Don't you dance, Mr. Webster2 I never sec
you dancing" AN" said Mr. Webster, as hs
only could say and Look such things, 4 never
had the capacity to learn how, sir"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

DEER HUNTING. of our sports
men have lately returned from tour in
Greenland and in tho vicinity of Moose
head Lake, Me-, deer hunting. They have
encamPed with the log-cutters, and have
had nice time in the forest The snow 10
nearly three feet deep in the woods, and deers
have been tracked several miles by sports
men, and sometimes a dozen were killed in
one day. One gentleman obtained l4Oo
pounds, and brought his game home with
him. The sport is now about over, a. by
law Of Maine, lately passed, heavy penalty
isPlaced upon every person who kills deer
after January l5th.-Lowell Courier.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

UThe General Assembly is now in the
third week Of its session. YET there has no.
been as much business transacted rs is
done in any two days of the May or June
session at Newport. There is scarcely
anything Of importance under consideration
except Mr.. Hazards Rail Road Bill there
is nothing to prevent a final adjournment
NEXT Saturday, ifthe members were so DIS
posed; but we should not be surprised IL
the session was protrscted for three more
weeks.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

" Messrs. Stringer and Townsend e
New York, will shortly publish a work en-
titled "Stanhope Burleigh. the Jesui!s in
our homes" 1t is spoken of in the highest
terms by those who have read the pro'f-
sheets it will be issued in fine style, and
will be elegantly illustrated by some Of tbs
best artists Of the country.
A gentleman of grea learning, who has
passed many years in Europe, where no
became familiar with the whole spiri, Of
despo,ism, Jesui,i.m, and presily domina-
ton, says, after reading the proof-sheets I:
81 applaud the book cannot help it,
Speaking within due bounds Of moderation,
! am really of opinion that The sensation
which it will create in our reading commu-
nifty, may almos, be called electrical. The
astounding events introduced in The tale'
will astonish even experts In our present
social and political condition, while it will
thrill and amaze other readers, who are less
posted in what is secretly going on around
Us. II were to eulogise the work accord
ing to my opinion of its merits, should
have TO use language which fearyou
would consider hyperbolcal ! always liked
a good novel, but have read so many that
| did not expect to see another that would
make me feel so wild and strange as ! felt
when first read Eugene Arsm' and
Monte Crsto.' So much for The dramatic
power with which Stanhope Burleighr 10
written. But its high literary finish Is
not It's chief charm to Republican Pro-
testant. am no saint but never felt SO
deeply in all my life, how dangerous .
thing Jesuilism is in free country, as
when came to the las, page Of this book. 1
could not rtpress---nor did desire to-the
ejaculation that Heaven itself would send
it into every American home. This book
alone has power enough 10 defeat all tho
schemes that Padre Jaudan and the whole
Company of Jesuils put together can ever
conceive for the overthrow of the fairest
form Of enlightened Republication the earth
has ever seen.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

A HARD Casa police officer on Sa.
turday morning, observed decent looking
man take small piece Of beef Oft stall
in the market, and conceal 1t under cloak
which he Wore. The official notified the
butcher OF the fact, but the latter said that
so decent man must have been driven by
want to the commission Of the act. The
officer determined TO watch the needy man,
and following him for considerable dis.
lance, observed him going into house in
the upper part Of the city. The policeman
knocked at the door, which was opened by
the man, who, "pon seeing the badge, beg
gcd the former for Gods sake not to arrest
him. The officer went into the house
where he found scene Of destitution, in
the midst Of which were four shivering
children, eagerly devouring the raw meat.
lie returned 10 the butcher and told him oi
the sight he had witnessed, when the hind
hearted fellow gathered up among his
friends fifteen dollars in money, and a large
basket OF provisions, and sent them TO tho
furnishing fsmiy.-Phiid. Inquirer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

p In the Court of Justices Tuesday,
jeremiah Sullivan, charged with stealing a
coat from }. A. Williams, was found gull
ty,and sentenced to three months imprison- :
ment in the Jail, being the full penalty Of
the law in such cases. The Court stated
that while the city was SO infested with
robbers, it was their intention to sentence
all persons convicted Of theft to the full ex.
tent of the law. We were glad to hear
the Court make this announcement, and
trust that all rascals will take warning, and
abandon their thicving pursuit in this city.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

New AMERICAN TRAGEpy.-We9 teern.
that new tragedy in five acts, entitled
"The Pricstess," from tho pen Of Epes Sar-
gent, Esq, has been procured by the man
agcment Of the Boston Theatre, and will be
brough, out at that establishment about the
middle Of March nex', in style Of unusual
splendor. The play has been several weeks
10 the hands Of Mr. Parry. tho manager,
who speaks In enthusiastic terms @ its
striking dramatic merits, and predicts for it
a success far beyond what has attended
any five-act piece since the production Of
Bulwer's LADY oi Lyons' The manager
has engaged Hiss Julia Dean to perform
the principal female part, and that giiied la
dy has been s,uyding il for some time, snd
writes from the South TO Mr.. Barry, that
the character is zone of the mo t brilliantly
powerful and effective in the whole range
of the drama" Twenty copies Of the play
have been printed TOR the use Of the theatre,
but il will not be published. New scene
ry and dresses are in preparation, and the
characters will be cast to the full strength
of the company.
"The Priesiess" is partly founded ON the
operaic story of "Norma," and the princi-
pal female character bears that name. But
it is not ill the latter half Of the fourth act
that we have any glimmering Of an Incl
dent reminding us of the action of The Op-
era; and the ldenouement is widely diff
ferent. There are four important male
parts, beside number of subordinate ones
and three female characters. We shall
look with much interest for the production
of piece OF which green room report
speaks so confidently. - EUeniny Tran.
script.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

pThe following despatch MAS received
in London just Us the Pacific was leaving
her wharf -
PARIs, I o'clock, Z. NJ. Saturday.
A courier from Bucharest confirms tho
accounts Of the war on the Danube having
been recommenced. The Russians in
force crossed shove Tulscha, defeated the
Turks, took the town, and are now march.
ing on the Katchia. The Aastrians do not
interfere. This port has caused some
CONSERVATION.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

1t is generally known that the bodies Of
Goethe and Schiller repose in the vault Of
the reigning family in SAKE Weimar. A
few days ago stranger was conducted to
vsi, the vault, when to his .dismay the guide
found that the second door was broken open,
as also were the cofiins Of the grand duke
Charles Augustus, his wife, and the last
duke Charles Frederick. Thr gold brocad
above the cerecloth and the rings from the
corpses themselves, the gold of the spau.
leties, and indeed whatever was valuable.
had deem carried of.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

Miss Courts MASK. An exchange pa
per says: "Since the supposed discovery
'ior certain that Miss Coutis' wears a
mask, there ha, beea great curiosity to ste
the lips that will open and shut. The fact
that the apparent lady never opened her
mouth, had been observed, but il was sup
posed to be from tear ofdisturbing The rouge
upon her lips. A lelcr from a lady in Lon
don who had often dined with Miss Gyles,
(her real name and the one she gives at the
hotels aud shops,) declare that instead of
being ugly ami iory-iive, she is very prei-
~, and twenty, and twenty-five. These
newly inven eI masks are said 10 be very
deceptive, and, with bonnet anL curls, or
flowers, they would pass Us real faces, to
all but the initiated"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

pA young man was stopped by high
way robbber, few evenings since, about
6 o'clock. just beyond the head of Broad
street the scoundrel demanded the young
mans money, wh"n the latter fled and es-
capped further molesiaton. This is an en-
,irely new state ofrhings for The people of
Newport more robberies have been at
tempted within the last ten days than have
been known here before in as many years !;
and now that people are being way-laid in
the Streets, 1t will be necessary tor those
who have occasion to be out in the evening
or night, to arm themselves and be prepar-
ed tor the attacks ol these scoundrels.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-02-01

The Snow Storm In Nee HamPshire.-
The Manchester Mirror, OF Saturday says /:
Here the snow fell to the depth Of about
twenty inches. Dat to the north of Us the
s,ori,s told OF its depth ar. incredible. II was
t'legraphed to this place from Danburg this
State, that the snow was six feet deep Ii
would seem that much greater quantity
had fallen at the upper part of the State
than here r..- t#