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The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1855-04-04
:. f.. w. CLARkSON,
w. ii. BRtNSON

We will sell oil portion of :hc
present stock of Ci"II'ing, ut tirS, cost
for cash. CLARkSON IL BRIi NSCN.
Jan. 25th. l3lf
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y. I,NF INK, NrliST.
January 10, lSl3 10 If.
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Brucc's Ncw-iork Type Foundry, cslab.
lishrd in 1913, has now ON hand, ready for
Immediate delivery, in fonts To suit p,,rchls.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
MOORE'S VARIETY STORE,
AhheYille C.. HI.

THE Undersigned. very grateful for the on.
l. co,,ragement received during the few
months he has been engaged in business. calls
the attention of his friends and customers to
the new aud splendid supply he has just re.
ceived. As Il general idea Of his stock, he may
mention q few articles:-
FRUITS. from every cline and Of nll va.
rieties-Lemons. Oranges, Pine Apples. Cocoa
Nuts, Apples. DC, &c.
CANDLES-Stick Candy. assorted; Can.
dy Toys, Almond Candy, pindar Candy. Kisses,
Assorted Temperance Drops, DC, DC.
NU5S-Brazil Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Wal.
nuts. Almonds. d., DC.
PICKLES-all sorts, any quantity, and
pRESER VES-Citrons, Currants, Figs,
Raisins de-. &c.
DOLLS-Wax, India Rubber, Alabaster
-.from ten cents to SO 90.
TOYS-Tin, Pewter, Brttania, China,
Velvet Sand Bellows. Tumbling, Glass. Mag.
net Box. (all sorts and sizes) Drums, Rattles.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Segars. Oysters,
Eggs, DC. Oysters of the very best quality
will be served up at all hours aud in any man.
WEDDING PARTIES furnished in f,rst
style, at short notice, and at Columbia prices.
CHRISTMAS HOLLDA YS-Crsckera,
q full supply; Roman Candles, Torpedoes,
Wheel Rockets, Pin Wheels. Triaugles, Serpents,
Sky Rockets, and every other combustible for
fun and frolic.
In brief, hisstock is full, select and eompre-
hen:ive, he having given his own personal at
tention TO ito selection, and he again asks, the
pablo 70 call on him. being satisfied of his
ability TO please in quality and priees
.. Remember the locality next door to Law.
sons = Tin . z f's'oFy; s Uni 3 uooar
Dees % .eaw
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26

TIE Russians, after all. are not the can
nbals some OF the Major Lougbows, writing
to the English Journals, occasionally make
out. AS witness the following extract OF q
letter from one Of the privatcS OF | Ith Illus
surS, taken prisoner ut Hal,kl,v;,:
81 must say that since We have been il,
the hands Of tic Russians they have he.
lIavrd Ike gentlemen 70 lis in every respect
and We have been treated equally as we'll
rs i. we had been Will, our own country
men. They have even allowed Us This vcrv
great iildul .cnce OF writing home"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
Cotton Gins.

T>IIE subscribers, having had nine years OK.
Il perience and given universal satisfaction,
to their Ratrons, being now fully prepared with,
good machinery and the best of workmens feel
safe in saying to the Cotton Planters in general
in this and the adjoining States, that they ear
made. They coud offer host Of oertif, cates
but believing the warrantee to he sufficient. thew
will say, send on your orders through the mali
or their agents, who will visit the most, if NOT
all the Planters in reasonable bounds.
s. II. d WIN. OGLESBY.
- Elberton, Ebert county, Ga
feD ~ ly
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
New and Wonderful Machine
WILLIAM STODDiRD, Propristes.

'VNIlE Subscriber having purchased ths. Right
Il for the Stat: IF South Carolina IN tho only
Machine now invented. for RIFTING antt
SHAVING SHINGLES. BARREL HEADING,
DE. is prepared to sell the Right OF the Districts,
or single Machines. ut prices sufficiently l. c,
make it. an nduccncnt for purchasers.
The Machine being simple in it's constr ou,
and not liable to get out Of order is capable
Of Splitting and Shaving Two Thousand Shin
giles per hour-bettcr than made by hand. It
is portable. md can he worked by hand, horse
or steam power. Ten to fifteen days work of q
Machine will make enough Shingles to pay the
price asked for single one.
Large inducements are offered to persons wish.
ing to purchase the right of several Districts.
One of the Machines can be seen in operation
in the City of Augusta. at VIM H. Goodrichs
Flaming Mill, and one also may be seen in a
short time at Mr.. j. Wits Machine Shop at
Edgefeld C. H.
THOS. G. LAMAR.
Hamburg. S. c., April 2s, 1854. 5l-tf
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LAND FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE.
7 OFFER for sale Tract of Land, 49,
l. lying on both sides of Turkey Hill,
Creek. in AbbevilIc District, about i've miles
North Of Cokesbury Depot, on the Cambridge
road, containing
OS1 A c'rcs.
About one hundred and fourteen acres bottom
land, some fifty of which is mill-pond bottom of
the richest and most productive quality; three
hundred acres fine woodland the balance
cleared and in cultivation.
On the premises are q comfortable Dwelling.
house, having nine rooms, nll necessary out.
buildings, Blacksmith Shop. anda
Fine Merchant Mill.
This place is situated in one of the most des.
rai'lc aud healthy neigl,borhoods in the District
or Stuie
- The place was formerly owned by Reuben
Robcrtton, deceased, andis known as "the Rob.
ertson place"
Persons desiring to purchase land, would do
we'll to come and see this tract, as am conf.
dent they will be pleased with it. as we'll as the
terms on which will sell. j..
Nov ], 1854 20 If
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26

y rROposIrInN has been made in the
New York Legislature to amend the Sla;.
constitution in rc"arl to the qualifications
of v"tcrs, declaring all males nlv-one
years ot' age born in the United Staics,
or those who have been resident in the Uni
TED States for the fall term of twcil;v-one
yeas. !" ''c entitled to a vote. The propo-
s:,ion I" ir successful has to be passed by
tw" consecutive Legislatures, and then rati
fled bv tine pru,,:".
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
POETRY.
Tha Grave.

1ha Grave.
There is calm for those who weep,
A rest for weary pilgrims found,
They softly lie and sweetly sleep
Low in the ground.
The storm that wrecks the winter sky
No more distur's their deep repose,
Than sumner evenings latest sigh
That shuts the rose.
long TO lay this weary head
And aching i,rmrt beneath tic soil.
To slumbcr in that dreamlcss bed
From MI my toll.
Thcre IS calm for those who weep,
a rest for wo::jy: ;':'.'rms found,
And while their r,or:icrng ashes sleep
Low in the g:ounl--
The soul "f origin divine,
Gods glorious image, freed from clay,
In heavens eternal sphere shall shine.
y star Of day.
The SIN il but :, spark Of frc,
\ transient ne: cor in the sky;
The soul, iln.Irrtai us its sire,
Shall never die!
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AUGUSTA ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW # A l. l. A ID INIT H R
@0D0DMD D@0
ID q o ID n n


A EGUSrA. Georgia, are now receiving
"A their Fall and Winter supplies of New
ami Fashionable Goods. and will be prepared
to exhibit many novelties in Dress Goods. rs
we'll us general supply Of Household articles
They invite attention to the following:-
Paris. Sncquc and Opera FInnncls. new shades.
American Sacque Flnnncls, both plain and
figured;
Iupin's Nous leiaines nnl Mcrinos, MI coils;
IuIl'* black B"mlazincs aud Nous. dclnincs;
Iul,in's l}:nck and white challics
Rich all wool Paris Dclaincs, plaid and fig
urcd
AInc' lean Deaincs. all the new dcsiyns
Very elegant colorrd Silks, in Brocadc, Plains
and Stripes;
Satin. Plaid and Chcnc striped Silks;
f-4 high colorcd Popins, Scotch Plnils;
Black Italian md Tatfrtc silks, rich lustrcd;
Beautiful French aud English Prints;
Gingha,ns and Cashmere de'Ecossc;
Superior Welsh, Silk warp and Saxony
Flnnnrls;
White Grape. Cashmere md Bay State Shawl<;
Elnhr"idcrics Of every description Laccs and
Elrinys;
l;.'sidcs general assortment Of Housewife
and servants Goods.
They respectfully invite Families wishing ia
max" their Fall and Winter purchases, to give
their stock an examination.
~" Orders coniidcd to us will he filled
promptly aud faithfully.
Augusta Ga, Oct. ~, 1851. 81 If
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The State OF South Carolina,
IbjcriNc District.

EOIIN AGNER. who is in the custody Of the
- Sheriff of Abhcvile District, by virtue of
IL Writ Of Nrsnr Process. at the snii Of Ahsn-
ION l.. Gray. having filed in my office. together
with schedule. on oath. Of his estate and If.
fleets. his petition to tho Court Of Common
Pleas. praying thnt he may he admitted To the
benefit Of the Acts nf General Assembly made
for the relief Of nsolvct.t debtors. 1t is order
ed that the said a. L. Gray. and all other tr
Creditors I" whom the snii John Agncr, is in
anywise indebted b., and they are kerchv sum.
moned, and have notice to appear before
the said Court. at AbbevilIe Court House,
on the first Monday of March next. to show
cnnae. if any they can. why the prayer of the
petition aforesaid. should not be grnnted
MATTHEW MCDONALD, c. c. p.
Office Of Common Pleas,
Abbevillc District, % 3m
November e3 1854.
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Bargains i'm Dry-GOOds.
GREAT REDUCTION!

VI. STRAUSS, COkcsEury.
T>IlE Subscriber respectfully informs his
Il friends and customers that lie is now in
receipt Of a NEW STOCK of
Fall and Winter Goods,
At greatly reduced prices; consisting of gen
eral assortment of scas"rnblc Dry Goods, viz
Prints.
Ginghams Munsiin
dc I.aines, Merinos. Cushmcrcs,
Scotch PlaiJs, Apncas. Elack
SHkS, etc. kcrscys, Gcorgi1
Plains. Satinc,s. Cassincrcs,
and Brond Cloths H,rnkets,
Flamn"is, and Linsrys; also,
full assortment OF Hosiery. Ent-
hroideries. Ribbons and Gloves;
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
BEEBE HATS and CAPS ROOTS
AND SHOES; HARDWARE,
;CROCKERY. aml GROCERIES,, at very low
prices. and, for Cnsh ut .Narket prices.
Also, very fine assortment OF NEGROES
BROGANS. SALT, BAGGlNG, ROPE, and
TWINE.
NJ. STRAUSS.
C"kcsbury, Oct, 1851. % If
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Il a Ed % rM,o

'fNllE Subscriber received. in the wear 1852,
L from the P"st."iirr ut Ahhrvillc G. H.,
= C.. LAND AERANT. No. 3alul, for Al
.\rrrs, issued under I'll" Act Of September 18th,
1880. from the Pension Office nt Washington
City. d. e.. aud NOW gives public notice t"
each nnd every person VIII" rnnv have found
said l.and Warrant, not (" Use "r apply to their
own list" the sninc. under penalty of II legal
prosecution. ns h" Is now an applicant I" til"
Pension Office for IL dYrlira," Of said lost Land
Warrant. KDIihErC. WILSON
Abhrvilct. H.. \ c..
December 20 lSSt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
NGDH-NW-HEn

AHFlNAL settlement of the Personal Estate
IA Of Henry Brooks, deceased, will be made
in the Ortlinarv's Office Of AhLeville District.
on the Goth of January next. All parties con
cernei are hereby required to take notice Of
the same.
In the meantime MI parties having any de.
mands against said Estate. are required to hand
in the snme legally attested, and those indebt
ell to make payment.
JAMES NJ. CARwILE, Admir-.
October II, 1854 2S 3m
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
G. HI E AIS G. a SHa STOES II.
ABBEVILLE G. H., s. C.
CHAM BERS AND MARSHALL,

HAFE opened at the Corner Store of DIR.
IL Marshnlrs Range. where they will offer
to the citizens of Abbeville the Largest and
Cheapest stock of Fancy Staple Dry Goods.
Boots, Shoes, HATS and Caps. hardware and
Cr"ekcrv. for Cash and Cash Only. Our
profits are 80 small that arc not able to sell
our Goods on time. aud We are confident, after
an examination of our stock. the purchaser will
p"rcei'c such crcnt margin between our
Prices and the Prices usually asked for Goods
in our linc That they will s.r that it. is to thcii
advantage t" hry their Goods from us for Cash
y call is solicited, MS We take pleasure in cxhib
'nE our Goods to all who may favor us with Il
visit.
April oal 1876, 40 If
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26
PUBLIC NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given to The Kindred
IN and Creditors Of Elizabeth Elgin, De.
ceased, that q final Settlement Of the Estate
of said Deceased, will be made in the Ordina.
rys Office, Abbeville District, on the second
day Of March, ls65-therefore. take due No.
tice, ,snd be governed accordingly. go. w.
~ tta .. HEZEKIAH EL6IN.
Administrator.
Dee. & loSk xIfSS 9, -
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Notice to Creditors.

THIIE Final settlement of the Estate of Ben.
Il janin Barksdale, deceased, will be made
in the Ordinnry's Office Tuesday. the 18th
OF February next. Persons owing the estate
will pay by that time and those to whom the
estate is indebted will.present their demands.
B. d. BARKSDALE.
Ncvember1. 1854 27 9m
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The State of South Carolina.

The State of SOuth Carolina.
A1beviUe District.-In the Common Pleas
A. II. Benson Attachment.
u Thompson d Fair,
VIM. Is. Lloyd. Plaintiffs Attorney.
wv HEREitS, the Plaintiffs in this case did,
w on twentieth day Of November. 1854 file
their Declaration against the said Defendant
VIII" (as it is sad) is absent from and without
the limits of this State and has neither wife
nor attorney known within the same upon
whom copy Of the said Declaration might be
served:
1t is therefore ordered that the said Defend.
ant do appear and plead to the said Declnra-
tion on or before tie twenty first of Novem.
ber, in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ffty.fve. otherwise final and ab.
solute judgement will then be given and award.
ed against him.
MATTHEW MCDONALD, G. @, p.
Clerks Office, Abbeville District
November 20. 1854. 4ly ly
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NOTICE.
yLy1ARD & BuRcHARD. Auop,

sNVlARD & BURCHARD, Augusta, Cal
10y will inform their friends of Able.
vile District, and the public generally, that
SsnticiPating change in their business the
coming sstson. they are disposed to make large
g soneesssone from their former low scale fpi
,;sss, reduce their stock 70 the lowest
:" The atssaGen efssholssale dealsrs /. van
a. consunets ~ sfespsatf atfnlly solicited.
Augusta, Dsdap} sM - % - .HT
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Browning & Leman,"
IMPORTERS OF
Fronch, British and German
ED ME- & @-ODGDND% q

aos and all Hi"y-strert, corner Of ,farket .treet
Charleston, 8. e.
TARPETlNGS Ingram, plys Brussels,
~ Tapestry and Ncivcts.
CURTAIN MATERIALS, in Silk, Sntin, and
CCRTAlH CAMBRICs and MCSLINS. in lnrge
EMBROIDERED LACE and MUSLIN CUR.
TAINS, all styles.
GILT cOHNICi.S, in nj! the new designs.
CURTAIN GlMPS, HOLDERS, LOOPS, TES.
SEl!S. &c.
DRArEHY CORDS and BELL ROPES in .,l
varieties.
British and American FLOOR OIL CLOTHS
SILVER aud GILT STAIR RODS anu STAI,
CAEPETTNGS. Of nil STYLES.
WILTON. VELVET, and ADMINISTER RUGS.
in great variety.
PLANTATION WOOLENS-B LANKETS,
PLAINS, kERSEY$, CAPS. dc.
Red md White FLiNNELS. SIIIRTINGS, dc,
COTTON OSNABURGS, of all the best South
ern makes.
English and american COTTON FLANNELS.
French, English. and American PRINTS.
LINENS, OF Richardson's superior make for
Sheetings, S,hirtings, Pillow Gases, Table
Damnsks. D"ylics, Napkins. Towellngs,
!l"cknhaeks. Frnt Cloths, B. f. Diapers,
Grass Cloths, DC.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERS and VESTINGS. of best
French Good.
SERVANTS CLOTHS, in all the shades of Eng.
lish Goods.
SATINETS. TWEEDS, JEANS and LINSEYS
of NIL qualities and styles.
WITH A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
RICH DRESS GOODS.
In SILKS. TISSUES, BAREGES, GRENA-
DIMES. MUSLINS. ttc.
BONBXZINES, ALPACAS and MOURNING
GOODS. in great variety
EMBROIDERS and LACE GOODS of every
description.
EVENING DRESS Goods in Great variety con.
stantly received.
All the above arc Of our own DIRECT IN.
PORTATlONS, and offered at the LOWEST
MARKET Prices.
TERMS.-Cush. or City Acceptance.
I73- The one price system strictly adhered
to, and all Goods Warranted.
BROWNING d LEMAN.
Charleston. s. C.. March 25. 1854.
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COLUMBIA ADVERTISEMENTS.
FISHER & AGNEW & CO.,
COURT HOUSE RANGE, COLUMBIA, S. c.,
DIRECT IMPORTERS OF
English Hardware, Cutlery,
GuiE1s, &c, &c.

NTOClD call the attention of the citizens o
w Abbrvi!lr to their stock Of
Hardware, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c
CONSISTING, ~ PART, A. FOLLOWS. VIZ:
Flat, Round, Square. Oval, lIal.uval Band, Shcr,
and Hoop IRON;
l'ra'ls, Nails, Spikes Tacks, Pot-ware. Fire Dogs
Fan Gearing, Mill lrcns. B"lting Cloths,
Axes, Spades Shovcls Hoes, Tea Kettles,
Trace and Wagon Chains of all kinds. Scythcs,
Locks. Hinges. Latchcs Wire. Screen Wire,
Cotton and Wool Cards. Wnillc Irons,
Gunpowder. Blasting Powder Percussion Caps
Palrn: Safety Fuse. Shot. Lead,
Mill Saws. Cross-crt Saws, Wagon Boxes,
Carpenters Tools in endless variety, Anvils,
Vices, Screw Plates, Stocks and Dies, Bellows
Cast German and Blister Steel Bnrax
Caria"r Springs, ANlcs. Iiuhs, Shafts. Fcloes.
Patent l.cnthrr, Enamriied Cloth, Dash Frames
| Bolts. Mallcnblc Castings, Knul,s,
Laccs. Brass and Silver Plated Bands,
And Carriage Materials generally.
Pure White Lead, Chrome Green,
Paris Green, and Paints Of all kinds.
Window Ginss, Putty. Vnrnishcs japan,
Li'sccd Oil. Spirits Turpcn.ine, dc.
Their stock comprises the largest and hest ns
-nrtment in Columbia, is purchased on the very
| hest terms, and will he sui ut II small atlvnnc,
for cash.
Orders, accompanied with satisfactory refer
! "nr", will receive prompt attention, and MI
; ..'"'ls will hr delivered ut the Railroad Depot
free Of charge for ,lravn.e
FISHER d AGNEW Il co.
Columbia. Oct. %. 1873. 25 If
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New Mattresses.

HAVE located myself"at Hodges Depot
L andsam prepared to make Mattresses, Com.
forts. Cushions for settees and such articles.
will pny good price FOR Shuoks and stain ed
Cotton Give me a call, '"' :"
aJan.2l a-tf !; DAVID B OWENS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!

EIKE! TIRE! FIRE
TNllE Subscribers old stand hav- o,r-ry
Il ing been entirely destroyed 49,,
by fire, he has removed to
No. l42, NIeefi.sg-Strect,
Corner of Wentworth, the stand formerly oc.
cupied by W. }. Gnycr. where he continues his
business in a. of it's branches. lie can offer 10
his friends large assortment of frst.class
VEHICLES. composed of
BCGGIES. SPANISH
AI77E'REENS. BIROCCUES,
ROCKA WI Us. CARRIAGES,
SULKLES, &C.. &c.
lie has Just received some choice FA MIL y
CiRRLA GE.S, built expressly for his country
customers. All Of which lie will sell cheap for
cash or City acceptances.
~ Orders prompty and faithfully filled.
LEONARD CiIAPIN.
Charleston, s. c., Nov. Z, 1854. 27-6m
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BLANKETS! BLANKETS!!

MILLER & WARREN. (Auvustn. Ga. have
w. in st"ren large aud superior lot Of Bed
BLANKETS. from 81 to $iu pair.
Also. Heavy Negro BLANKETS from BE.
t" 81 81 each, weighing from III to $ pounds.
(Which they invite the attention Of IIn,sc-
keepers and Planters.
Eov 10 81 3m
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CHARLESTON CARPET WAREHOUSE.
William Calder

I AS always OF hand the largest and best
Il selected stock of CARPErING to be
found in the city, viz:-Eine Incrains low
priced; superfine Ingrains, Tapestry Velvet,
Tapestry brussels, low priced Brussels. Three
Ply Carrc,ings, Green and Printed Bai1e Hearth
Rugs AMI Donr Matts. Stair Curpetinc and
stair Rods, Iiudings, Ic., &c. Mating, all
widths.
With n large assortment Of FLOOR OIL
CLDT!t, from :; tn ~ feet in width, for Rooms.
l.ohhirs, dc, without scam.
e!os. 2+5 and 24a King-st., corner Hasel.
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silk Goods

silk Goods ~ -"
EG.RAY BROTHERS lave lust .ees;v.d. 9.
~ null assortment of trisiss and slssant
Spring Silks. 30 which they feslpctfally n>
vite sttahtion. III ~ r
Augnsts, March, IS, 1854
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Notice.

IllE Notes IF the Estate Of n. +. CLEcKLY,
l. deceased nrc now due. and have been
placed in our hands for payment. Persons
owing the Estate will make payment before
the 18th Of February. Those holding demands
against the Estate, will present the same to us,
properly a.:estcd.
MCGOWEN Il PERRIN,
Feb. ss-tf Att'ys for Admir-.
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CONVENTION OF OLD SoLDIERs.-Thc
old soldiers held Convention, in Washing
ton City, on the 9th instant They must
cred 1900, and we're escorted hy the WASH
ington Battalion to the Presidents House.
A speech was delivered by the President
of the Convention, which was responded to
by the President of the United States.
-Four Indians, from the Six Nations, were
III the procession, in war costume, who at.
tractcl much attention.
Til. Chief Of ;hc Six Nations spoke for
the Tribe, as su!dirrS of the U.S S.
a; the evening session they passed rcso-
'utons urgin. Congress to make provi>-
ions for soldiers, their widows and children
also for those Indians who helped lis; rris-
oncrs in Tripoi; and m extension Of the
pension law to sollirrs' widows and chill
drcn Of the war of 1912.
EuloS;es were passed upon Mcssrs.
Madison, Clay, Lown,lcs. and Calhoun.
The completion of the National Monl-
mcnt was also urged, and II committee WAS
appointed to memorabilia Congress on these
subjects.
The dead letter" bureau Of the general
post office department continues to increase
in ,:hcarv and importance. During the
quarter OF the year which terminated on
Saturday evening. 227S letters, which com
tanned mon.v, were found by the openers
and handed over t" tie clclk charged with
registration. The total amu,ln, WIS :;l3.1Sj
-:.i.h :,hnut scvru-rwhtl.S of it hasdmrn r.,
stored t" the lawful "wi"r<. One lunrlrl
and seventy ba.s--cach containing six
bushels OF "prnc;! '!rad letters, the work of
the last qnar,cr-wcrc ronvcvc, to the
suburbs OF the city and destroyed by fire.
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MoSUMENr TO THE MURDERED Brr1rn.
.-Iiie citizens Of Louisville have erected a
monument 10 W. H. G. Butler. the teacher
slot by Mat. Ward. Ii is an elegant piece
OF workmanship, built of Italian marble,
and about ten feet in hci igl:. The iu>cril-
tons OF its sides are as follows:
"Wi!'iam ii. &. Butler, born in Jefferson
r"Hn'v. Indiana, October 81. 1925; died
AZ Louisville, Ky, Nov 2d, 1853"
On the reverse
".l man without fear and without
repru,ch; of gentle and retiring disposition
OF clear and vigorous mind; an accomplish
cd scholar; devoted and successful
teacher; i meek and humble christian"
On tn" north side
'llc fell by the hand Of violence, in the
presence OF his loving pnpil>-a martyr To
his fidelity in the discharge OF his duty
On the south side
"Ih'S monument is erected 10y his pupils
am! Il h'rav"l community, to show their
appreciation Of his worth, aud to pe:prtuatc
tl;pir horror at his MURDER
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-01-26

On the south side
"IhiS monument is erected hy his pupils
an! " h'"av"l community, to show tIlc,
appreciation Of his worth, aud to pe.prtuatc
tl:eir horror at his murder"