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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
ItCoB WEAVER, yR.. 4 co.,


JACOB WEAVER. yR.. co.,
4, ENERAL Agents Storage. Forwarding ana Com
VI Emission Merchants. for the pgre-ls" atd sale 81
Flour, Grain, Produce, Lumber, and Manufac-
lures OF all Descriptions
Corner of luw, and Fourth street,
Opposite New PennsN iyahia Hau-R. Acarths Depot.
CotsleimeHtS rcspc, 'tHll. selected Davenport
Rnd charges moderate Iowa
REFERENCES.
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STKEs. 6ARRgr n GO :. B'G,LEE ,CdssEATE ACa do
G 20. KEcK q 10, 10. Ns. NJ GrLLS d Co do
J 5, &. BcrtEE d Co. Hat SPEEa do
j,C. suNgfFR, Hamilton % ions y. D,vs, do
The md igued ha wing Gated themsclNesa NJ paS
anpeu Iowa, for the uro,e "f earn tng "tf Ic above
business, tender heir sesyet. 10 their friends AMI oh
and respectfully u.k share uI heir patronage.
All fvors will receive special attention and disIatCt
anon the most favorable terms.
JACOB WEAVER JR. 1 Co.
Fell! card 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
TOWN oF BLUE GRASS.

This town Is situated on beautiful andulating
l prairie 10 miles from D'yerrort and ~ niie-
from Musrntine II is on the state road miles from
the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad and miles frola
he river. Il Is yers healthy; with population nf one
hundred not ease ~ scsscsz having occurred this
sHmtaer Il is wi.hiu q half niihs ~ timber and the
distance az the bes' coal banks Ut the country
itisseil satcTed both with spriHgs and wells
Eluc Grass NJ contains He store. witi fine oP-u
ing forHnoihsr black sfui shop. waroH shop cabinet
shop etc. Three but dir Isare now beirgcom pi-tej.
nS Of which, ofample dimensions and Intended TOR "a
tavern stand, Is for rent on reasonable terms Being
the main travelled road and the nearest puhiie
house miles distant very fair iHdaeemeatsura thus
presented TO any wishiHG to engage ia the bi.s
ness. mill i IN operation y mites from the
town and srist mill is being erected at the same
place
Lots ere nov for sale in the above town on very
reasonable terms. and those wishing build and a
eate there will have such Inducements prcsente
as are rarely offered. Coed improved farms can b.
purchased IN the vicinity NJ from - tn $40 per
Stone coal kept constantly hand ~ NY coa bank
JAS. 4, BURNSIIES.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
INsuRAN c &.

rtRr MARINE .Sp LIFE RISKS taken al this
Agency in responsible Companies and o. Inc most
reasonable terms.
Merchants and shippers vii be allowed rssutA PsS'
'-''A' .MeoREGog. LAwEs * BLAKEMoRE,
,nps No 6 LIZ CLARE Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
COOK STOVES
CoPPERsMITKING

1 Ii kEBds ~ Copper, She, Iron md Tin sot
\ duuc with prhpFiness md dispatch.
oriers rrspettfi3IlN sol tied
Brady street bet epd & 81. - II. c. Ri'FNAs'
nayeni.er, Pee IS 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
Brooms! Brooms,

L st re -ei, eli ud Tor s,ie Whsesae Retail, /.
~ prime lal ofcommon brnom-.
Ia,nary III Bt'Rnuys n PRFTTY8AS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
BEST PRAIRIE FARMS IN scorT COUNTY

TUX NhII.
HI >rhec her Will se Ais firm, s'tnqteS half
ul uprth ~ East D4ycWrort aHt tuiir from
ibec ty HURTS air Liberal ry5df3ra rye portion OF
tbr PHrghase money. .rpec acres. a. -,tt.los
cA- and Er4fy 81 under cultivation. friiHe
hausc- OatbHfi3ires aud good hearing orchard Pos
session be z ven the niddtc "f Ap'il, " not 20 3
saau It will divided and dsPo I'D Of 10 tracts
AArO, The farm no" pr"rFI 4 hy he antrT-isned.
10 -s Il consists 1T IFGHcres 60arre. enclosed and
"H ~ cHtivatOH, lts ~ il good b-ck hoBsa.
baidigg+ ,0Hrr"Fthav8 etc. For further particulars
apply az his lice. or of The subscriber
JACOB NJ. ELDRlDGE.
20
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
Accordeons and Flutinas.
Sheet Music

Large collection on hand and New Music received
as soon as published at
40 : lie Claire Row. 90
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
WANTED.

TIME and SIGHT BILL on the East and South fo'
1 which the hivaicst current rat sill be paid hy
Augl6 MsGgEGoR. LAwRS g. BLAkENURE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
Feather Busters.
Canes.

I, very ane assortment can be found at the paFeh
port Music Store; IN
No : Lie Glare ROW:
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04
DAVENPORT MUSIC STORE,

,SRANpALi. n HIGGINS have just opened
- &C. Se A.aeyery Kind of Music Books hs
lin use which they win sell very cheap for casn ~
Is lie Claire Row. o''aa' -
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04

arya and very fine assortment al X asewood suit
n ar. al yari us prices ranging from $500 - sin
.o yolins fro IN sevehty -hSe eehtslo vent! -hNe 1
}Iars AT No Claire Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-04

Also. Wholesale neaiersin Nine' bfaha! Moh'
,ralala anu common Nhisle!.
Jan l., ir.l5
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
NJ 8 geHN H3VS.

ABBEElLLE. Oct. .i-CoTroS-Our market
Is some what brisk and animated, notwithstn tnnd
ing the price of the staple is declining. We
quote good new Cotton ut cents, and would
remark that the indication Of things ia rather
in favor Of further decline.
COLUMBIA, Oct. 2.-CorroS-The sunnlv
today was light some sixty bales having,
changed hands at prices ranging from 81 to
y cents.
CHARLESTON, Oct. l.-Corrox-Tbe in.
quiry to-day was active. and sales footed rising
of 1900 bales holders continuing free sellers,
at prices in favor Of purrasers The folio ing
are the particulars of the transactions: 10
bales at s; 2S Mt g. II at 9s; liG at st; 1873 ut
81; 984Rt o.: I'll at o.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE,

sB- The friends of S. G. w. DILL respect.
fully announce him a Candidate for Sheriff, at
the next Election.
cB- The friends of ". W. GRIFFIN reepect.
fully announce him q candidate for Sheriff at
tile ensuing election May Z, 1858.
cYr The friends Of NIMROD McCORD re-
sPectfnlly announce him as a Candidate for
Sheriff at the ensuing Election.
" The friends Of Capt. S. A. Honexs res.
peetfnlly announce him as n candidate for Tar
Collector at the ensuing election.
EY The friends of JOHN r. WILSON respect.
fully announce him rs candidate for Taz Col.
ieetor of Abbeville District at the ensuing cleo
ton. s.. Wv
W WE are authorised To announce the Rev.
JAMES MooRE as a candidate for reelection ne
Tag Collector of Abbeville District at the en-.
suing election.
eB The friends of JAMES M. vANDIVER
respectfully announce him as candidate for
Tag Cotseetor of Abbeville District at the en-.
euing ieleetion.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05


HITTING THE NAIL ON THE. HEAp.-The
Express yesterday enunciated a great truth,
whether it intended it or not. t. said #
territory is acquired, then the fifteen SoutA-
ern states hare as much rigHt to The eu;ov.
ment Of At as the sixteen free states. This is
Inc r 'ss"e' and 1t is what is soon got to he met
Ane people can see the justice of this prop
os'''o'! at glance, and will endorse it if
.he n,sger politicians will only let them
nave the chance to do so. We make pre-
u'ct'on that the party that places itself on
tnat platform will carry the next presidential
election. This is the "corncr stone' on
wh'cii tho democratic party now stands,
Dut there arc unfortunately y some of its pol
lt'cans who have the wool so pulled over
their eyes that they do not see it.
". 7. Day Book.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
Fhc Mills House.

ME Proprietor returns hi. hearty and ain
l. ccre thanks to the many friends who
have itvnred him with their patronage, since
'nr "Id't'"n OF his new aud thoroughly fur
iiSli"i house to the first. class Ilo,,.Is of
Charleston. lie takes pleasure in announcing
that the Mills House, although new and in
good order. has been re-t"uchel during the.
summer, and so rr.tit'c'l ns To keep up with
The demands OF taste. comfort and cIcunncr-
sh" arrangements "fth" House in all RESPECTS
are continued, with 4 scruIuouS and unsl,aring
regard I" the wauts Of the traveller or snn,lrn
"r, and the travelling public are assured of ali
the accommodations OF Il iirSt.rl:,>s Southern
House, 1T the usual aud established prices of
such hotels The constant personal attentions
ana cares OF the proprietor are bestowed on
tn: house, and he is aided IN nii departments
hy the we.l.triel and approved Assistants tha,
nave 'nade Themselves f"rorablv known To for
rer patrons.
T!ltS. :. NlCkERSON.
charleston, Sept. II. 1855 - If
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05

- for Sale my Plantation. in Abbeville
District, containing
S@" A@HU E~o
One Hundred and Fifty cleared One Hundred
of which is fresh aud in high state of
cultivation, the balance in Woods--lies vol,
and is heavily timbered.
This Tract Of Land lies immediately on the
Post Road. one mile from Mira Sarah Wide
mnns aud naioin5 lands of Mussrs. Anthony
Harmon, William Williamson, Joseph and
George Patterson. and others, and for Health
is not surpassed ny any place in the District
Tho Production Of the Land is equal to any in
the ncighhnrhood as the present crop will show.
1t is well Watcred. m excellent spring in one
hundred yards Of the house, with running
wrtr" through most Of the fields.
There is comfortable Dwelling House With
all necessary Out Enillings on the premises.
The above named Tract Of Land offers many
inducements t" a man wishing TO settle perna-
neItly. In addition to its being q good neigh
h"rh"od the contemplated Valley Road will
run in about two hundred yards Of the most
heavily tmbcred part of the Tact where tim
Der will no doubt be in great demand. deem
it unnecessary TO give more detailed account,
but invite persons wishing to buy to give me
call. ARTHUR MURPHY.
September 8. 1855. l9-tf
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
20 UN ID
A RELIABLE MEDICINE.
THE CELEBRATED
COLEETON
B | TIE r S.
a Purely Vegetable Preparation
AND A
SOVEREIGN REMEDY
FOR
DYSPEPSIA.

|INHESE DlTTERS are purely n VEGETA.
Il BILE COMPOUND. and are offered to
the public under the fullest conviction that
they will be found safe and sovereign REM
EDY for DYSPEPSIA.
They have been triumphantly tested. not
only hy numerous families and Physicians in
the South. who have furnished ample testimo
ny as to their decided excellence but also by
the proprietor, who, for ten years, suffered ali
the gloom incident to that stubborn and dis
| trcssing ds"nse.
The COLLETON BITTERS are also Car
mlnativr, most excellent for Cholera Morbus,
Costivcncss. Sea Sickness. Nausea, prpcec ding
from whatcver cause, Shurtncss of Breuth,
Acidity, Heartburn, Cramps and Stitches in
the Breast.
The above Medicine is highly recommended
to literary gentlemen students, elderly people,
and others of sedentnry habits.
Il do hereby certify that have known and
used your celebrated compound CULLETUN
BlTlERS in my family for more than fifteen
Nears and d" verify believe it to be one of
the most valuable Family and Plantation Med
icines in use, having witnessed their beneficial
effects ~ s" many Instances, that with truth it.
may he affirmed. they well deserve the high
cncominms which they have received from the
afflicted who have partuken of their invigora-
ting aud notwithstanding properties.
Signed, CllAS. G. CAPEI,S, Planter
St Helena, :. c.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
To OOl Grow RS.
LABOR SAVED.

DRING your Wool and give us n trial We
ID are now prepared to CARD WOOL into
ROLLS on q new set OF WOOL CARDS, with q,
BURR MACHINE attached that will Burr tho
Wool with less vast" than il done by hand.
The entire Machine is new and situated Oh
Johnson's Greek. Abbcville District, five miles
North of Temple of Health p. o., two and n
half miles East of the Junction Of the Cener-
ais and Wards Roads, and near the latter, be-
ing nine miles West Of Due West Corner. We
will be able to Card from 100 to $50 pounds Of
Wool per day. Az We intend to do our part
well, we hope to give general satisfaction, and,
therefore respectfully solicit the patronage Of
the public. YOUNG & BLACK.
September 4th '55. lstf I.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
GROCERY AND COTTON BUSINESS
AT AHsEEVHLLE G.. HI.
HENRY 6 KEPR

~
III As just returned from his Fall tour
IL through Charleston, Baltimore, New
York and Boston, where he has purchased his
Fall supplies of
Groceries, Provisions, and Confection.
cries; Hard and Hollow-Ware,
Cutlery. Negro Bno.s and Brognns, Blankets
and D"meStics; to all of which the attention
oi planters and farmers is respectfully called,
feeling assured, rs he does, that his desire To
please, III quality and price, will be guarantee
of sale with nl who may favor Him with their
attention.
His stock consists in part of the folluwing:-
Louisiana and Porto Rico Brown SUG AIRS:
Loaf, Crushed and Powdered do;
5U bags Rio CUFFEE;
20 do. old CO. Java do;
10 do. do. Mocha;
Gunp"wdcr and Hysnm TEAS
Fine old BRANDY and WHISKY;
A choice selection OF Cooking, Table and
Beverage WINES;
So Eoxes TOBAcco, from the manufaetu.
rers, at their prices;
25d0U Spanish SEGARS, various brands
Negro BOOTS and SHOES;
Do. BLANKETS, KIRSEYS, OSNA-
BURGS. SiliRTINGS, SlIEETINGS and
Bale ROPE. and Gunny BAGGING;
1000 lbs: Good Damage Sole LEATHER
""'e, C!.E, "uu " M EN lNE;
VARNlSIII2S of every kind;
Window GLASS of nlI sizes
A large stock Of WOODEN WARE:
Blncks,niths' TOOLS Complete outfits):
His stock is ample and complete, embracing
n great many articles useless to enulnerate in
the lilnits"f an advertisement. lie is sill in
the Cotton market; paying the highest price
FOR tins staple; and with big stock of Goods,
and n heart not less in size, coupled with Mr..
BARNES mt the desk. and Mr. RAMEY on the
floor, he feels assured that he can please every
body who may deal with him.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
VERY IMPORTANT.

III. STRAUSS, Cokesbnry
)E9rEEIFCLLf informs that he has open
LII cd his
FALL AND WINTER STOCK,
Selected by himself. and bought ur.l.-.pr,at
advantages i'll the City Of New York and
elsewhere, viz:
Brown and Dlcacl:eI shirling., BeI,ck.
ticking.
Diaper T"wc.s, Linen.
Flannel, Wo'!en Lindsey, Bed B.anEcts
For the Ladies'.
Prints. Ginchnnls, Dcain"s, Alpaca, Ne.
r,nns. Thihct. Cashmer,a. SILKS and
NELEEr>; CI.OAKS aud TALMASl
Enhr"lderi"s. Collars, Sleeves; n larrc
assortment of l.accs Ribbons, Gloves.
of TRIMMING for Dresses and C.ouks.
especially call til. attention to a fine
article of CLOTH, suitable to make
LADIES CLOAkS and TlLMAS Mt
very low Price, also. SIfAWIIS &C.
For Gents and Esoys.
EROADCLOTL. E"eSkn aud fancy CAS-
SEMERES. Sntiincts. Kentucky Jeans.
Iwcc''s. English Kcrsics. VESTINGS.
Collars Cravats. Nccktes. Pocket Hand
kerciefs. Gloves Gauntlets, Bccbc
HATS and CAPS
Water Prnof BOOTS and BpOGANS
CATERS.
Ready Made Clothing,
for Gents, Boys and Youth,
Selected VITA especial care and purrr as.
s"rtment has never been offered before in
Cokesbury.
For Children.
Gala ilaids. Cassemcrc. Lindscys, Velvet,
Merinos and Zephir Goods.
Plantation Goods!
Georgia Plains. Kcrseys, Osnaburcs,
Homemade Stripes. an,l Lndseva.
BLANKETS, Negroe BROGANS and
Wool HATS
Besides most extensive Stock in
BOO1S SNOE,S. CATERS and
Children Shoes
S7d 71ONERY PERFU4NERY
and Fancy ARTICLES.
GROCERY CROEEERY
and XARD WAR WOOD.
WARE and CLIS7YNG.S.
The above Stock will he far superior to INV
ever offered, and will be sold very low in price.
1t is important for you to come and examine.
NJ. STR lUSS,
. Cokesbury. Oct. !. 1855. 22.tf
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05

Patronize Home Manufacture.
THE undersigned invite the attention Of the
l. public to their Lot Of
Home Manufactured Shoes.
They have on hand, and are constantly adding
to their present Stock If Shoes mud Boots con-
sisting Of a variety of kinds. They invite par
ticular attention to their
Winter Negro Shoes.
They are Of the best quality, and will be sold
on the most reasonable terms.
Persons wishing TO purchase can see spcci-
men of our Winter Brogans Mt the store of
Fl. s. Kerr. Abbevlle Court House. Shoes and
Boots of all kinds in the best Style Of Work
manship will be furnished on short notice.
They would also inform the public that they
have good supply of choice LEATHER now
ready for Use and for sale. Call and sec. s
YOUNG d MULLIKIN.
Due West, Sctcmbcr 3, 1854. 2m
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
EUUCATION.

INllE Exercises of the Abbeyille Male Acnd.
a emy wiz resume the 10Th Of Septcm-
her being the commencement of the I'd Ses-
sion of the Scholastic year.
The Tuition Of each Glass will he for the
lsL Glass: Reading, Writing, lst Ses. I'd Ses.
Spelling, and Primary Ge-
ograrhy sII 90 S 90
I'd Glass: The above with
Geography, History, A.
rithme,ic. English Gram
mar, and exercises in En-
glish Composition, 20 90 9 0o
3d Glass: The above with
all the advanced English
branches. % 90 10 M
lth Class The above with
Latin and Greek, % 90 10 0o
Boarding can be obtained in tesirnble FAM
lies, and at reasonable rates, either in the Vii
lage or country near the Academy,
Although it is of the greatest importance that
all he pupils should he present at the opening
oi the Session. still they may be received at
any time during the term. Students will be
charged from the time they enter until the close
OF the Session. unless special arrangements are
made to the contrary.
For further information, apply to the Princi-
pal. JAMES T.. CALHOUN, A. t.,
Principal, Instructor in Mathematics
JAMES A. MONTGOMERY, a. b.,
Instructor in the Ancient Languages.
august "a, 1903. IL 6m
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05

FEVER IN THE SoUTnwEsT.-Thc last
mails bring us news that yellow fever has
appeared in Montgomery, and that there
have been a considerable number of cases
IN Mobile. But this only shows the ten
&c dency ot the disease to spread by intercourse
The laicncss Of the season rcn,le,s il next
10 impossible that it should extend much
further, or that it should commit any scri-
Gus ravages in those cities.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
Just ecciViIrC
AT H. w. lAWS0NS
TIN NLiNTEiCTNRY

T'lN PLATES, all sizcs;
Il Cranklcd PATTY PANS;
TEL PO7S; Box GRd7EPS;
Prtat"do.; Japanncd 7R LiNhiS,
all sizes i; Round Sugar BOXES:
Cake do. Cash do. Toy CEPS
d PANS: Egg WHIPS Foot TUBS:
Foot STOKES AI"Insses CUPS Can.
die S1Tt'KH; EULENUERS:
Pepper BOXES; R.i7ILES;
CiNiSJEHS: Knife BOXES:
English Tea KET7LkS: Russia
Iron SEOOPS; French SKIM
-liERS; Dressing CASES; l. O.
lSil Wash 30 WIS; Dust PIi Ms
have also large assortment Of WARE: on
hand Of my own manufacture, consisting in
part of
5,nn Coffee pO7.S different sizcs;
Covered EGt'HEI.S all sizes BALE
do: CNLENIER.S; Punched Llt N
IERNS: Water UIPEERS; CUPS
all sizes: Cake P.l.N Milk do;
Wash do: Disl, do. Tea PO1.S;
Stew PINS; IRCKPEYS; GRI-
1EHS; Water IOTS; and several
other different articles, which l will sell on
reasonable terms. wholesale or retail
sB~ Erry article warranted. 81
Ahb"vllc e. H.. :. c., Sept. 81, 1855.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
LAND FOR SALE.

T>HREE miles West of Lowndesvlle o.,
i and one mile West Of Smyrna Ei
Camp Ground, Bargain can be had; # az.
Piled for soon. Aa
For particulars apply to Col F. W. Davis.
bnshall House. Abbcvillc &. H., or to D. L.
Freelnnd. I,owniesviile. LOWNDESVILLE.
Lowndesville, October !, 1855 1T
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05

AN EVERYDAY MoRAL.-Thc law may
oe compared to Il astrcct-f= =llt. at the en, of
which 1t is discovered that the coats Of the
comnattants are missing. The fact is, the
lawyers, Wills; their clients were pommcl-
ing one anotl'er, have quietly walked off
with them!
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
CONSIGN EES.

lhe following Pcrsons have freight in the
Depot at Abhevillc:-
X II Wnrlaw & Son. L Cowan ! r Dalton.
5 Kerr. j Il Il J White Weir K Miller. ! "
Paws, II \ !orcs. " II Wcilar, D l. Wnrllaw
+ Cowan x 60, j a IInnter'.I .,mhc. Knox,
Gordan Rev Is johnson, Rev T a IIoyt, d
) Jordan. T r Cochran, T. cobb. + T Cun,,;r,.
ham. l. Bov1, Mira NJ N Webb, " ID Neal
C Perrin. Miss C,lhrn,. tear. las Norwood !
Wadkins d. Williams j ) Martin, Martin, lam.
ison 4 CO.
D. Il. SONDLEY, Agt.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
The Interest Must be Paid.

IAHE Interest on the Notes given to Endow
Erskine College will he due on the first
OF November next; iunetunlity in the payment
Of the same is necessary to the success of the
Institution. Tho undersigned, or the Trens-
urer of the College. Rev. j. n. Young will he
IN Attendance at Ahbeville Court House. on
sa'e DAY, in November-those living in the
District will be expected to pay the interest
ously settled. W.R. HRMPHILI Az
Oct 2, 1855. oo.,m
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
NOTICE TO DEBTORS,

1>HE firm Of Hester l. Scott is this day dis
- solved by mutual consent. All persons
sndebted to the firm will come forward and
make payment, as We desire the business of
the firm closed forthwith.
HESTER l. SCOTT.
September 90, 1856. 22f
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-10-05
Shingles ! Shingles!

EOSIIEE g. SAMPLE, ut Ninety-Six, keep
l. constantly on hand large quantities of
tine Heart-I'in SHINGLES Of the very best
quality, which will be sold at the lowest mar
ket price The attention Of persons living on
he line of Railroad is particularly invited to
this notice. (tct. & 1881 Q. tf
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Executors Notice.
Estate of John Campbell, decd.
NOTICE is hereby given 10 all persons in.
~ terested that final settlement of the
Estate Of said deceased will be made in the
Court Of Ordinary for Abbeville District, on
the 2Gti Of November next
Il there should be any demands against the
Estate sill remaining unpaid, those. persons
having such will present them properly attest
ed, for payment.
JOSEPH F. BELL, Exr.
Aug l,ls55 l6 3m
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House and Lot foI. Sale |!

i into the country, offers for ale his, Place
in the Village Of Lowndsville, consisting of a
DWELLING HOUSE, and Lot containing
twelve. Acres, Blacksmith Shop and Car.
riage Shop. These Buildings are MI new
and in good condition. They will be sold to.
gether or separa.elytto suit the purchnsers
Lowndesville.. s. c., Sept. 8. 1855 1s.tf
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IT is said that the Kansas Free State
azealous anti-slavery Journal, published in
Kansas, is edited partly by one JOSIAH Mil
LER, who was born and reared in Chester
District, in this State. He graduated at
some college i'll Indiana, where perhaps he
lmbibrd his ant-savery sentiments
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"WnAr's whi>key bringng!" inquired a
dealer IN that article. "l;ringing men to
the gal'"ws," was the reply.
l, might have been added: Old age with
sorrow to the grave; youth to il1vncss and
disgrace; wome" and children to Jeggary,
and the country to ruin.