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had taken his own means of punishment with
no human instrument to aid him. So was
lord Lindsay's life made objectless and pur-
poseess. Weary of himself lie sought his
own home once more. By the grave of her
whom he had once so fondly loved he laid him
down to die. But in that hour Of deso.ation
her spirit seemed to come to him. and to teach
him that his destiny was not yet complete. A
penitential pilgrim, again he sought the Sa-
viors tomb. With joy and peace of heart
dear England again received him. Even yet
he lives wandering through the land, telling
his sad story where it may do good. A bright
spirit is ever blessing him-somctimes she
beckons him to that happy world The eye of
the minstrel frightened as he sang, while the
music of his harp grew fainter, yet more ox-
quisitely sweet. A light as from Heaven
seemed shedding its radiance upon his face.
rhe strain ceased, its echo died away--the
smile still rested upon his lips but his arm had
dropped powerless by his side. The minstrel
was dead. Px
ADAMS Co., Miss, July |, 1855.
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From the Louisville Journal.
Platform of the American PARTY,

1t is with no ordinary feelings of satisfaction
that we publish to day the platform of the
American party. PMJorm-nay, that's not
the word; It's a splendid Temple of Liberty at
whose altar every true patriot may worship.
Here is presented common ground, and
comprehensive faith, where the Americans,
the Democrats and the Wings may all unite.
The Native-born American will here find the
guarantee of his nationality, and the adopted
citizen will also receive the assurance that his
civil and religious liberty will be maintained
and defended; and that all material rights and
privileges consistent with the great cardinal
principle that "Americans shall rule America"
will be secured to him. Against religion as
an institutional faith-the American party
wage no war; but when that institution is per-
verted and moulded not only to inspire faith
but also as system to control political action,
the Americans will resist the encroachment as
one that is hostile to the spirit of our free in
stitutions and dangerous to the liberties of the
country.
Never before since the inception of the gov
ernment has any party taken more bold, and
at the same time just and liberal grounds, on
the slavery question, than has this American
party. On this subject the American party is
mpregnable. Taken as a whole we regard
Wis ~ w "liiio VI PiiSipes puI loIlu at L u-
adelpha as second only in Importance to the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitu-
ton of the United States. Before this noble
and patriotic proclamation treason hides its
hideous head, and faction stands rcbukcd. 1t
calls on all good men of all parties to rally un-
der the banner of their country-to come forth
like freemen IN defence Of freedom, and to re-
gard the maintenance ofthe Union ofthe States
as "the primary object of patriotic desire. :"
And will you not respond to the call? Fancy
that ye behold the guardian geni of our ma
tion supporting in the air spirits Of the illustri
Gus founders of our country's fame; fancy that
you hear them cheering you on and see them
striving to relume in your bosoms the waning
patriotic fire of 76, and then say, will ye not
respond to the call? Will We not show that
you are worthy of the heritage Of freedom
which your ancestors transmitted to you, and
that you intend to hand it down to your poste-
irity. pure, perfect, and unimpaired? So mote
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Mr.. Youatt, of England in case of persons bitten
by mad dogs, has healed more than four hundred
cases with muriate of silver, and not one had any
symptoms of hydrophobia. writer in the New
York Tribune states that lobelia and steam have
cured several cases of hydrophobia.
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JOB PRINTING!:

EuCH Hs--
HAND BILLS, LAWYERS .Risrs
POSTERS, PAMPHLETS,
CIRCULARS, BALL TICKETS, ETC.
And as the materials of his office are en-.
trey NEW, and having been selected and ar
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being able to please all who may favor him
Nth their patronage.
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g AXE NO HzG s j.,

- The Proprietors of "TnE PATRIOT
,ould respectfully inform the public at large
hat he is fully prepared to execute with neat
hess and despatch, all descriptions of PLAIN
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DIED.,

In this District, OH 3lst October last, ut the
residence of Mr. A. Murphy, Of bilious fever
WILLIAM CARSON PATTERSON, in the
3lst year of his age.
The deceased was the second son of Josiah
Patterson, with whom he lived until few
weeks previous to his death. Being in the
midst of prevailing fever, he was welcomed,
with Samaritan kindness, to the house where
he died. Notwithstanding all the attention of
friends. he lived but short time after lis re-
moval, warning Us that
''rhe battle of our life is brief
The alarn-the struggle-the relief"
He lived strictly moral life until his eigh
teenth year but not leaning OIL that fatal staff
which pcrces the souls Of thousands with ever
lasting mseries he sought salvation in Christ,
made public profession of his faith, and was
baptized a member of the Buffalo church in
lS4S. He thenceforward lived in "newness of
life, "uncontaminatcd by the plaques spots which
deform the character of so many who make
louder professions thnn he did. His whole life
savored Of such n moral consistencv-such All
Underwriting tenor-that none who knew him
could doubt the genuineness of his profession.
One thing seemed to weigh heavily on his mind
the welfare of his father, whose hearthstone
had been made desolate by the death of a fond
wife-now soon to be made "doubly dcsolate'
by the death of a son. He died rs he had
lived, with full confidence in his Savior-with
that tranquility which rests upon the counte-
nance of the true Christian, in his triumph over
death,
ellis sun went down in cloudless skies,
Assured upon the morn to rise
In lovelicr array" j.
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their army. The English and French ar.
mIes have also each an agent in Tennessee
and Kentucky, purchasing all the l,oys they
can get. Pork is now selling at Knoxville
Tenn, at eight cents. At Cincinnati six
ahd,a-halt cents. All along the Georgia
hal'road the people are offering eight cents,
ana cannot secure any at that price. The
shortness of the grain crop in Tennessee
and kentucky, for the two or three year.
previons, has reduced their stock of hogs to
perfect fraction. Hence tho great scar,.;-
ty OF hogs. Agents are travelling night and
day III tennessee, purchasing all the stock
they can tind, at prices that would SURPRISE
the people of South Carolina to hear. The
quantity of hogs coming to the South this
year will not supply the demand by one.
fourth, and the people, who have heretofore
had the same tale told them so often. will
take it for granted that it will turn ont n
hoax as usual, but in this they will bc very
much mistaken.
FRIEND To THE South.
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The Prospect for PORK.

Tue first drove of hogs this season passed
through our village on "Wednesday, Offering
at seven-and-a-halfcents gross. There were
none sold, and we believe there will not be
any sold, at that price, in this market. We
teel authorized at least in saying that such
IS the general opinion about here at present.
On Thursday, pork raised in the country
was delivered here at eight cents nett, which
is perhaps equivalent to six cents gross. At
Greenville, we have been informed, drovers
have offered to sell at six, six-and- one fourth
and six-and-a-half cents gross. We see no
reason, therefore, why we Of Abbeville
should yield to SO much higher Demands
we think six, cents must be remunera.
ting price to the seller, and it is certainly
depicting enough to the buyer.
The communication below is made to us
by friend for whose judgment we have a
high respect, but in this case we must think
ne has been misinformed in some particu-
lars, though he pledges himself that the
statements set forth are strictly &true. We
submit them to the consideration of those
interested. If our correspondent is cor.
rect in bis information, we may. yet have
TO pay seven or eight cents, or await the
bacon market. y,
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Latest News.
THE following comprises the Late

THE following comprises the latest a 81 81
patches to the Carolinian = >f:> ~ q:
WAsH1NeToN, Dec. 4.-The Senate mSfl
and elected a Chaplain. Mr.. Brodhead
gave notice Of a bill granting right of way
to the Pacific Railroad.
The House balloted q, times for Speaker
with. pretty much the same result as yesters
day. It is thought that Fuller, Wing, of
Pennsylvania, will be the prominent candi-
date tomorrow.
Gov. Shannon, Of Kansas, has telegraphed
to the President for aid to quell the disturb
ances which have broken out between the
anti and pro-slavery parties in Kansas The
President has promptly ordered ooncentra.
ton Of troops from the nearest points to
preserve peace. ~ a%5
Affairs with England are unchanged. Mr..
Buchanan says the British Cabinet are en-
deavoring to patch up reply in regard to
their violation Of our neutrality Laws. :.
Our Government has rejected the propo-
sal of Denmark to substitute an ad valorem
taxation Of cargo for the present Sound dues.
Dispatches from Kansas fully confirm
the accounts Of disturbances. An attack
by the Anti-Slayery men. ON Atchison city
was expected and the inhabitants had sent
to Weston for arms and ammunition. 81
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Commissioners Sale.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROL INA.

ABBEvILLE D1sTRICT.-1N EQUITY.
Susan c. DcBruhl vs Susan L. DeBruhl and
others.
Bill for Partition.
Rf ORDER Of Court, will sell, at the late
- residence of Stephen c. DeBruhl, decd,
at public outcry, on the Slst day of December
next, the
Tract Of Land
on which he resided at the time of his death,
containing Four Hundred and Fifty Acres,
more or less bounded by lands Of Jacob Mar
tin, Col. Benjamin Iugcr. and others.
TERMS-A credit Of one, two. three four
and five years, with interest from date, paya-
bic annually; purchaser to give bond with two
good sureties, and mortgage If required, to
secure the purchase money, pay the costs in
cash, and pay for papers
WM. II. PARKER, c. E. 4. D.
Commissioners Office,
December 6, 1855
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Administrators Sale.
ESTATE OF DIR. w D p,,cr rrc,

ESTATE OF DIR. W. P. BLACK, ECO.
RY PERMISSION of the Ordinary for Alb
- bevile District, will be sold, BY public
auction, at the late residence Of said deceased,
on Thursday, the goth instant, all the persouai
property of said deceased, consisting Of
Seven Likely Negroes,
Horses, Fat Hogs and Stock Hogs Cattle. Cot
ton, Corn, Fodder, Plantation Tools. House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture, good stock of
Medicines, and other property too tedious to
mention.
GB The Land will be rented same day.
Terms made known OH day Of sale.
ELLEN BLACK, Adnn'x.
December 4, 1855, 81 Ct
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MARKETS.

ABBEVILLE, Dee. 6.--CorroN-The decline
of fully 8 in foreign markets has lessened some
what the activity which prevailed in the early
part of the week; still all that has been offer
ed met ready sale at 8 a 3d. $50 bales sold
COLUMBIA, Dec 6.-CorToN-The demand
for cotton during the past two days has been
rather fiat, and prices have declined !, and in
some instances t, on those current at the close
of last week. Some 800 bales changed hands,
at prices varying from 81 50, and in some
instances 81 was paid.
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':Ll.A11I:NT'ATION ! A ! j Y
OR sAxnt

,H1HE Sub .ts.ver offers his PLANTATION
II lxipg imniediately on the GreenyilIe q
Solum4a tkslltoad, one mile above Hodges
Thefract contains Three Hundred and Sir.
ty-fyeaacres about Seventy:fives 81 which is
IN woeAS Sn the premises is . large and
buildings. .: -. '"'>
The attention. of buyers is in yited 20 .,
otfer. The Farm il: in good repair; and is one
OF the pest watered, most convenient and heal
RICHARD l.. ANDERSON
Dec. T. 1855 81, Gass.s1l a.
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|
the volunteers comfortable themselves, and
to relieve such Of their families as depended
upon their labor for support. Are not the
incentives Of patriotism, of adventure, Of
novelty and Of travel as great to volunteer
tor sojourn Of two years in Kansas as to
volunteer 10 fight Mexicans for land with
the Wilmot Proviso attached?
five could only get our young men into
Kansas, many of them would locate there
permanently, and it is Difficult, to estimate
the benefit which would accrue to the South
from the settlement of even one Southerncr
with his vote, Ills influence, and the conf.
dence he would infuse into our friends now
there and anxiously looking to us for sym,
pathy and support.
enclose together with this letter from
Gen. WHITFIELD touching this subject.
Let me urge you to advocate, in your
paper, tho organization of companies OF
elnlgrants to Kansas. Let the men 90 in
companies, regularly differed, all pledged
to remain two years in the Territory, and
armed and equipped with club-ase and a
rifle. Let a nan of character, and one who
is freeholder in the District, and who is
expected to return Immediately upon the
arrival OF the emigrants in Kansas be ap-
pointed treasurer of the funds raised by
contribution and Intended to pay the bills
OF transportation, &c, Lot him be required
to keep regular account, and to take vouch-
ers for every expenditure, and upon the ar
rival of the emigrants in Kansas let him be
directed to distribute the residue of the
funds equally among the men, taking the
receipt Of each for his. proportionate
share. His report should be made to a
committee Of the citizens at home.
| have time only to sketch tile outline of
a plan which could be easily perfected by
conference. There will be no difficulty in
raising money enough to take out COM
pany Of one hundred men into Kansas, nor
do think there would be difficulty in get
ting the men, if the right persons would 90
to work in earnest about the matter. We
can defend our peculiar institution with less
expenditure of blood and treasure in this
manner than in any other way. But an,
coming to the conclusion that there are
some Of our people who find it easier to
point out abuses, and take more pleasure in
finding fault with their agents, than in tax.
ing hold of the handles Of the plow and
working out their deliverance in the most
rational, peaceful and efectual mode that
can be suggested.
If an effort is made in your District to
organize company Of emigrants, you may
put down for me one hundred dollars, and
l will give the same amount TO any compa.
ny Of hundred men that may 60 from
either of the Districts represent.
I am yours sincerely,
P. S. BROOKS.
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More Truth than Poetry
RARE CHANCE TO MAKE.
NMEDNM ME~o

10 Chances to l in your Favorl!!
Pi investing in our hands the small amount
- you stand indebted to us, and taking q.
receipt for the same, before the first Monday
IN February next, You stand 10 chances to i
OF saving Costs (Which is considerable itcm1-
AS we expect to sue without fear, favor, or
affection, oil who owe us at that time. We.
hope You will feel obliged for this valuable in
formation to
Your Patient Creditors.
WILSON & WILLIAMS
p. S. We know you believe this Humbup-
Bnt we guarantee if you try the experiment
(either way) you will be satisfied of its reality
W.&W.
December 6, 1855. 3l.tf
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CONSIGNEES.

The following persons have freight in the
Depot at Abbevillc:-
II White DR. J Togno, w II Wellar, r II
Wardlaw & Son, c L Haskell, F w Davis,
DR. Wardlaw, H L Fl, Gen McGowan,
T Hoyt Wickliffe & Armstrong, Mt Owen,
Chambers d Marshall, A NJ Smith, Jas Harper,
S Kerr. Mrs l. Parker, Mrs McCracken,
Miss E A Verdell
D. R. SONDLEY. Apt.
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A LETTER from the Hon. j. L. Orr, in
favor of having South Carolina represented
IN the Democratic National Convention. has
Just been published, and is one of the ablest
papers he has ever put forth. Our readers
shall see it.
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foR Tue INDEPENDENT pEEss.1
An Acre of Corn.

CoKEsDURY, s. c., Dec. 4, 1855.
Messrs. Editors We promised many
friends and numerous visitors who honored
us With call TO take look at lot of corn,
planted and worked according to our no.
tions Of culture, that we would publish the
number Of bushels and the quantity of land.
We grew on one acre and tbree-eights
of An acre one hundred and forty y-three
bushels Of corn. The average yield was
one hundred and four bushels per acre.
The corn was measured in the presence of
the. Rev. JOEL TOWNSEND. The Rev.
ROUND attended the survey.
We are confident that the ordinary Weld
of the land would not exceed twelve bushels.
with ordinary culture and unaided by ma
nure. 1t is worse than folly to cultivate
so much land to the hand, as is generally
done, and gather such scant yield. It is
more than madness to waste our, physical
energies in destroying all the forest land,
and exhausting our Intellectual yigor and
energy by perpetual "mastetly inactivity"
The above quantity Of corn was grown BY
deep and thorough blowing before planting,
and by plowing our manure we'll down in
the subsoil, 80 as not to be exposed to the
direct rays of summers sun. The. piow
was but twice used after the corn was plant
ed. Five furrows were run to every six
feet the first plowing,. and three the last.
The hoe wasused but once, to remove any
tgrass and weeds left by the plow, and to
level the ground about the corn. IF farm
ers would take time and have their land
properly prepared, the after culture would
Be light. This plowing 80 deep and tear
ing, breaking and lueerdting, the tender
roots of the corn, has about as much reason
lin il according to our notion Of things, as
breaking the bones, and tearing and lacer.
ating the arteries and neryes3o The bodies
and linibs oss cbildren to maks them grow
stronger and faster, s.. i. ~ .ss 8 w = !
Ypuss a,s & w g. M NORWOOD.
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Some Dollar a Year, in Advance.
State of South Carolina.
@e"eo O1 DOuCII Oar OI1Na.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, COLUMBIA,


December 3rd, 1855.
Whereas, it is the duty of every people
to acknowledge their dependence OH AL.
mighty God, to express their gratitude for
His mercies, and devoutly implore His bles.
sing for the future.
Now, therefore, I, JAMES H. ADAMS, Gov
ernor Of the State Of Sauth Carolina, do in
conformity with the established usage o
this State, appoint the slst day of Decem,
Der, to be observed as day of Thanksgiv.
ing, Humiliation and Prayer-and invite
and exhort our citizens of all denominations,
to assemble at their respective places Of wor.
ship, to offer up their devotions to AL.
mighty God, the giver of all good.
Given under my hand, and seal of the
State, in Columbia, this 3rd day of
December, in the year of our Lord,
one thousandeight hundred and fifty
five, and the seventy ninth year of A.
mericau Iuderenence.
J. II. ADAMS.
j. PATTERSON Secretary of St,ta
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THURSDAY, Nov. 20

.a.. THURSDAY, Nov. 20.
SENATE.-Mr. earn introduced bill
to authorize Ahe arrest and imprisonment
Of defaulters in the performance of road
duty. The bill received the first reading
and was committed to the Committee on
Roads and Buildings.
Mr.. Moses, from the Committee on the
Judiciary reported bill to increase the
penalties for setting fire to the woods. The
bill received the first reading, and was or
dered for second reading tomorrow.
Mr.. Marshall presented the memorial
Of the State Agricultural Society, asking
legislative aid; which was ordered to be
printed, aud was referred to the Committee
on Finance and Banks. -
Mr.. Porter introduced bill to amend the
fourth section of the first article of the
Constitution of this State. The bill received
the first reading, was committed to the
Committee on the Judiciary, and was Or
dered to be printed.
Mr.. Marshall introduced bill to punish
Factors, Commission Merchants, Warehouse
Keepers or other parties, for fraudulentIy
converting to their own use any cotton, corn,
rice, wheat or other produce. The bill re-
ceived the first reading, and was committed
to the Committee on the Judiciary. y
HOUSE OF REPs.-Mr. Hope present
ed the petition Of sundrys citizens of South
Carolina, praying for a Mineral and Geologi-
cal survey of the State. Referred to the
Committee on Internal Improvements.
Mr.. Herndon, from the Committee on
Clains made favorable reports on the ac-
countssof R. w. Walker, Sheriff of Barn.
well !; J.s D. Halle, Sheriff of LANCASTER !:
W.. W.sGoodmap, Jailor Of Edge6eld: J.
Gibbon, JaiIor Of Union.
Mr.. Hearst, from the Medical Committee,
made favorable reports on: the accounts oi
D. W. G. Miller, and Of Drs. sthpson and
JONES' ~ : - I,
Mr. Cunningham, introduced q bill to
amend the charter Of the Joint Stock
Banks ia. this State. Read the sGriit time,
| and referred to the Committee on the Ju.
dietary. ~ y ~. 4 - - o.!
IS Message No. 2 Of his Excellehcy the Gov.
erporI was read by Col. Beaufort, 7. Watts
|his, Private Secrstasysa It's purport gsa ar
lipyitaao aonE to thsa Houss To- Intend The ID,
tnuat CONNER sIysmeit Exercises Of Tie aoesh
Gssoltns pllsge, on; Shday nsxt IS 8,
ysa ans seHszxr4p & Sss " s.
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rHE numerous friends of Rev. Fl. II,
DuRANr will be pleased to hear that he has
been returned to this circuit. lie will
preach in the village on Sabbath next, at
the usual hour.-Mr. LESTER, his former
colleague, has been appointed to the York
vile station for the year ensuing.
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Military Notice.
HEAD QUARTESS.
SIXTH REGIMENT S. G.. M

ORDER NO. -
THE OFFICERS of the Sixth Regiment are
l. hereby required to meet at Lomaxs, on
Friday, the l4th December next, at 10 o'clock
q o; m; Tor the purpose Of selecting q Field Of
IL Col Clinkseales and Maj. Hodges are
shssged with the extension of. this Order
'>t.s" - 1.A,; espechve' 'commands~
z stoSt tSt -. +. J. Roberts.
No 80 III. ADAMS, AdTt.
81 49,. ~ 'z.H 1900 81, I'll
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MAR HSHED.

On the evening of 29th ult, by Rev. G.. F.
Gilbert. Ma. ANDREW JACKSON WOOD.
HURST and Miss ANN A. KENNEDY, all Of
this District.
Printers fee received, with many wishes
for the long life and happiness Of the wed
ded pair.
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WE have received, and will notice at an
other time, copy of Prof. PATroS's inau-
gural address, and catalogue of Wo ford
College. Our young friends will please ac
cept our thanks for their favors.
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WE are again in receip: Of public doc
uments from Messrs. MARSHALL and others,
of the Legislature.