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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

CHEAP lNFANTs.-They give away chill
dren now in New York, on account of the
hard times, before they are born. The fol-
lowing notice is taken from the New York
Herald: A lady wishing to adopt an infant
from its:birth Tin the early part of next
month"; may hear of a good opportunity
and have an interview with the mother by
addressing E., box 1877.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

NEGRO SrEALINa.-In Macon county.
Georgia, recently, James Vickhouse, alias
James Nickhouse Poole, was convicted of
negro stealing and sent to the Penitentiary
for ten years.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

A LARGE IcEBERe.-Captain Norton,
of the ship Northern Light, which arrived
at Fairhaven this morning, reports having
passed, January 81, in lat. 43 South, long.
2o5 80 West, large iceberg about 500
feet high, and six miles long Captain
Norton pronounces it the largest iceberg
ever seenin those latitudes 1t must have
been a fearful and sublime spectacle.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04
1.bs stoutp 20 rtuas.

soAA wesh sgo We conndensed, from an
ezshsae ,es paper I. paragraph to the effect
thst qns AaE. " eFosi, in Illinois might b
eousnl.sd ;b,y ,asscsnia iaatsssi
Mr soHH sTepE WHO M 5 spsiss s ~ us tI
,Rsyosadp resident "a tha stSses ID
. y" Tass iass - wess- -waissa aysa
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

WE have at length discovered the true
reason why the youth Of the present day
wear such enormous shirt collars. It can
be with no other motive than to conceal the
length of their ears!
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

1he number of applications under the
bounty land act of March 8, 1855, for the
week ending Saturday last, as we learn
from the Union, is 24,7oo. Total num-
oea Der OF applications thus far received IT,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

The House Of Commons of the English
Parliament, astwe have heretofore stated,
have abolished the stamp dutyson "ncwspa-
pers. This act affects the social and poiit-
ical interests of the British empire more
thanthe war with Russia. It is a conces-
sion to the people that will be attended
with the happiest results.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

THE new Council of Gainesville, Ala,
have put the liquor license up to $4,000,
and no quantity to be sold less than twelve
gallons.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

BISHOP ANDREw.-The San Francisco
papers announce the arrival at that place
OF Bishop Andrew in good health. BE
Wlll preside at the Pacific Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

VIII An HILL aud JOHN MoBRYDE,
Esqs., are our agents. Any orders left with
them will be attended to.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

MONTGOMERY, May 1.-Winter's Iron
Works and Mills were burned last night.
Loss 100000. Insurance 100000
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

lie corner stono of new Episcopal
Church was laid at Union G. H., on Tues
day. Rev. r. S. Arthur delivered the adj
dress.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

AT late horse race in New Orleans, tie
horse Henry Perrit ran one mile in one
minute and forty-two and half seconds.
which is said to be the best mile ever made
in America. 'A'Ao
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

MATTHEW J. WARD.-It appears that
Matt. j. Ward, who shot the schoolmaster
Butler, in Kentucky, is the great lion of the
streets Of New Orleans. He sports beau
tiful span of bay horses beautifully capari-
soned, and a carriage that is brilliant with
splendor, and upon the box sit two colorcd
gentlemen, with blue suits, with gloves,
black hats, a green band around, and a
small feather upon the upper edge.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04
Religious Notice.

Rev. 81. H. DuRANr will preach in the
Methodist Church to-day (Friday) at IL
o'clock.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

AT camp-meeting, last summer, not
more than fifteen hundred miles from Boston,
the trumpet had called the congregation to.
gether, but crowd of idlers and rowdies
stood outside the range Of seats and would
not come in: The. presiding elder invited
them twice with no effect. Then, after sing.
ing hymns. he turned to the crowd and
said--"As many Of you as hay'nt got the
itch, or small pox, or any other cutaneous
disease, we shall be glad to have come for
ward. All Others may remain outside"
No one was left out. a,e \ "a ~ h. :
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

FAMINE AHEAD.-It is reported that re-
Gently a child was born in Kemper county,
Alabama, completely covered with hair
which lived three hours and uttered three
words, viz: Seven years famine" The
most astonishing part of the report, how
ever, IS that some are credulous enough to
believe it. eA0"s" "
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

.LIoENsE LAw.-The new Council o.
Wilmington, N. c., have passed, and put
ln iorce' a very stringent licehse 2law. By
its provisions, the price Of retail license,
including official fees, is fixed at three hun
dred and forty-one dollars, and per cent.
on MS sales, in addition to which the retailer
Is required under heavy penalties, to keep
his Bar closed on the Sabbath.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04
prospect Of Crops.

/. A writer from Union District to the Caro-
lima Times says: "Our wheat crops, all
things considered, are looking well our
cotton crops are being rapidly planted land,
besides, we have smart sprinklng of peach
es, a fine crop Of Morello cherries, apples,
and some plurns. At least one-half of the
wheat crop will be fed to our horses and
mules, as corn is very scarce. It will be
difficult matter with most of the planters in
this vicinity to have corn until the wheat
gets ripe enough to feed with" w
We are gratifed that the wheat crop
along the line of the Charlotte and South
Carolina Railroad, and in the valleys Of the
Catawba and Yadkin Rirver, is very prom
ising, that an unusal quantity of grain has
been sowed the past season. In this Dis
trict we have not been so fortunate. The
cold weather, severe frosts and subsequent
dry weather have very much injured it.
Fairfield Herald.
WE understand that the corn crops of
our District are suffering greatly for the
want of rain. The weather has been ex-
tremely warm, equally as hot rs it was in
August of last year. We very much fear
that the unusual heat of the weather, togeth-
er with the drouth, will materially in jurc
vegetation, and the corn crop particularly.
Several Of our farmers have been compelled
to plow up and re-plant their corn.
Lexington Telegraph.
WE have had the driest winter we have
ever known. Several spells of prematurely
warm weather lately woocd forth vegetation /;
and several spells Of unweIcome cold wealth
er, still more lately, cut it off, leaving the
thermometer at 3O-yesterday that index
attained to 50: to day it has reached 100
in the shade-.Sun,ter Watchman.
WHEAT CROP IN THE WEsr.-We con-
tinue to have the best accounts of the COM
ing wheat crop. From Iowa, Illinois, Indi-
ana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, all reports
are cheering-the wheat fields never looked
better.--Augusta Constitutionalist.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

+ Morals OF NEW YoRK.-It'is is asserted
as a we'll known fact, that there are over
thousand boys, from twelve to sixteen wears
of age who. walk the streets Of this, citv
daily, with baskets and bags, stealing eyerv.
thing they can; place their hands on. Some
Fof them carry :ools to force windows and
doors. mo house is safe. Awful Isn't it 2
sIsaUIA AR CAST bAIrY.-A, few days since,
las Orlando Hill was standing on A. raisirii
box, in the cellar Of his, store, at Upton,
Ohio, the box tilted, throwing him backward.
when his neck struck upon the chime Of a.
headleas barrel, aud was broken, causing his
death instantly. y
BAD PLACE EoR sDocroRs G rand
Jury ,of Orange county; Fla, instheir gener-.
al .presentlnent, made The late term OF their
cotirt, mentioned the fact thatout of pop-
@nlation Of, four hundred in the county, there
has not been a single death in twelve
months. ~
The Wilmington. Herald, Of Monday
evening, hears. of aasrumor, to- thes effect
that two white. women. were surrounded .by.
thefecent fire on. the Wilmington and VEL;
don Railroad land. that; before thew 'discoy-
cred their situation every means of escape
was utof, and they perished in tie flames.
s.I Il 1tss. > - ~ =, IL
DIsrREsslNa AcoIDEnT.-A 1ittle borv
about five years old, the of Mr.. James
Henley living near Rich Hill lsin sSpartans
;bnrg district, was burnt SO badly On t6a 29ds
.et .sltlmo, by his clothes accidentally catching
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

= A new horse bit has been invented and
patented: 1t consists in providing the Bit
bar which goes in the horses mouth with
two laterally swinging padded levers, which
are so arranged on the sides of the horses
nose, and connected to either the driving or
other rein, that they come together after the
manner of the jaws of clam, when the
rein is drawn by the rider, and close his
nostrils, check his breathing, and conse,
quently bring him to stand still. The
inventors and patentees live in BROOKLYN.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

AN UNANsHERABLE ARauMENr.-At
an association dinner debate arose as to
the benefit Of whippingin bringing up chill
dren. |SOld DR.. Morse took the affirmative
bis opponent, young minister, whose rep
ntation for veracity was not very high, of.
frmed that parents often did harm to their
chiIdrenb punishment, from not knowing
the facts Of the case. "Why," said he, "thee
only time tmy father whipped me was for
telling the truth" SWELL" retorted the Dr.,
"it cured you, didn't it2' The Doctor beat.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

Tan 9onnissi ioner, ,of 3Ranisiiocrss shsss az
:cided thatin woman h |S6
twice, and surviiviiiffl ;sstbotif l6uusEi
10Th entitled ~ lssd, ,shs g osffV : S
titled to one bounty BIT ShS may rSsE ~
Aslsssisn andst sitl y hu1h bard. y 3;s,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

9 The new, medicine law in the State Of
New-York provides that itshall not be law
full for any druggist, apothecary or other
person to sell any preparation of medicinal
compound, except such as are published. in
standard chemical or medical works, unless
there is affixed thereto recipe written in
the English language, stating all the ingre-
dients, with their Proportions, and signed
by the manufacturer in.lis own. HANDWRITING,
or by his fac sinsile, and referring to the
office where true copy !ofs said recipe,
with an affidavit attached, Is; illegally filed
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04
OrF1oE sourH CAnoL1sA R. R. Co..

Charleston, April 10.
Gentlemen: Tt is with unfeigned emo
tions Of pride that receive the testimonial
of your kind feelings towards me-more
priced from its expression Of your est;ma-
tion of the discharge of the duties of the
Office held on the Road on which the
most, if not all Of yon, are now employed,
than ofits beauty or intrinsic value. When
my eyes shallrest upon your beautiful gift,
at any future day,Tsy you may rese eassured that
it will revive into nay breast fnone but the
liveliest feelings Of pride at the thought
Of the source from whence it was bestowed.
know that yon all feel anghonest and
thankful desire to share with me Tie pleasure
TO be derived on this interesting occasion !:
allow me. then to,say, while it grati6es YOU
TO present TO me this token Of you esteem,
IT is with 8true pleasure thai I receive and
highly vslns yopr gift; and reciprocating
yonf kind 'wishes Tor my future welfare: I
an. genlsmen, 3oar aincere and faithfal
TBs b Ms-is 6x Aaps, Falrs, ssa:Ena and Tssz1,,
TSlsfx SNSSi
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04

With an affidavit attached, IS legally filed.
If. any one doubts whether the Japa-
nese are civilized or not we need. only refer
to small vessel marked 5aRonge," sand
there will be good COLOR Of title for award
ing them high grade in art. 8 This col.
lection indeedsis richly worth close study,
as twill convey in an hour more accurate
conception Of Japanese modes aud HABITS
than could ybe obtained By the perusal Of
volumes Of fstrasel and observation. All in
terested in thsfairsare indebted to Dr: Nor.
row for this rare treat, n ~ sex
The Nebraska legislature adjourned sine
die <on the 10th, pltimo. They enacted q
general SYSTEM ofslaws, chiefly borrowed
from Iowa !; provided for an ,eficieinitt of
ganization, of. counties passed i good
school law providing free schools for .all ),
pssssd g stringent ohibit6ty ;liquos law
chartered three univefsitie les, Incorporated q
medical society !; and provided torstakine q q
new c8hsas the eIsding fall ;by the mafsRslss
from Nhich; . new.appoTt;oHlaaht of febre.
6htstiyesi ii To- be- mad die Governor.
= Is. i. q 81 -, :,
Al I'm liz sisstios iifis ii ii cjScihna.i tie h
Demo Bat VSshiuts j ass
votes, 4t. .tk6f soR III, October 'iassE ahe
JKSNE bsst thess Isst5o slst iHs in4
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-05-04
ABBEVILLE O. H.
Our Agents.

FRIDAY, ------: MAY 4, 1856.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06

~ The lecture of the Hon D. II. Smith,
of Indiana, in Akron Hall on Friday night
last, was well attended by our business COM
munity. The subject Of Mr.. Smith was
Railroads in the West, and the character and
products of TIE State of Indiana, and espe-
cially the Evansville, Indianapolis andCleve-
land straight line railroad and its prospects in
the State OF Indiana.
Mr.. Smith delivered a most effective adj
dress Of over two hours, with an extensive
railroad map before him. He spoke of the
rise and progress of the railroad system Of
the United States-of the miles Of railroads
constructed in the several States to the area
of the State-of the connection of the system
in the valley of the Mississippi, md the great
produclveness Of that valley, and in particu-
lar of the White River valley in the Stale of
Indiana, through which the road of which Mr.
Smith is the Presidents being constructed.
He was listened to by the audience during
the delivery of the address with much interest
and attention. After Mr.. S. concluded, Dir.
Carpenter, OF Evansville, Indiana, the con-
tractor of the work, spoke briefly Of the char
acter oil the bonds they desired to offer to the
capitalists at the proper time. These gen.
tlemen promised 10 be here in the spring,
when our citizens will have another oppor-
tunity of hearing them more at large on the
whole subject, which is Of great interest to
our ople.-T Neao London (Ct.) Chronicle.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06

BLAcKwooD.-The number just received
Of Blackwood, contains an excellent variety
of reading matter. We should like to see
q large number of subscribers here for Black
wood and the British Quarterlies. No better
periodical reading matter can be found, and
we may say no cheaper, for Blackwood and
one of the Reviews can be obtained year
for SIS, or two Reviews for same amount;
Blackwood and the four Reviews only $40.
The postage on all these works amounts to
only 80 cents year, or Ia cents each Review
and "a cents for Backwood. We have al
ready published the Prospectus of these works
to which we refer readers wanting more par
ticular details. Address Scott g. Co., 81,
Gold street, N. Y.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06

CATCHING A DEER.-Last Sunday, while
some boys were skating on the Canal sever.
al miles from this city, deer came on the
bank Of the ditch alongside of long wood
pile. A dog prevented him from returning
and the boys prevented him from continuing
on his course. So he put for across the can.
al with the dog at his heels. But the deer
slipped and fell, and boy skated up and
mounted him. He held the deer down till
another boy cut the animals throat. They
returned home in great triumph, dragging tie
carcase after them. Rather singular way
of catching deer.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06
Hogs Packed.

We learn from the Terre Haute Courier,
that 81, 430 hogs have been killed this sea-
son at that place. The number of hogs
packed there last year by the same houses
was 73,l67, showing falling off this year OF
1881 The hogs of this year are said to be
much lighter than those of last.
The Princeton Clarion gives statement
Of the number Of hogs killed in Gibson coun-
ty, by which it appears there have been this
season l6, 433 hogs killed against l7,2O7 last
last season. There is thus decrease of
nearly 500 head, and the Clarion says of
over SOC, 900 lbs in weight.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06
IcE AT LoursvrLLE.-The Bulletin of Sat

IcE AT LoUIsvILLE.-The Bulletin Of Sat
arday evening says:
Tse ice in front of the city presents for
mdable appearance. and the boats in port
will be in great jeapordy whenever it breaks
up. The Virginia lies in an exposed po-
sition outside of the Jacob Sir0der, and the
Haryordon the inner side is aground on the
wharf 81 % #0A e II = -
Capt. Summons Of the Stradr TO be pre-
pared for all Emergencies, has had channel
cut through the ice from the outside, round the
stern OF the boat TO enable her, in case he
cant 60 ahead, to back out when the ice
breaks up.
A strong force of men was engaged yes
terday at the Aatboat landing, cutting a chan
mel through the ice TO the open water beyond
to enable them to take out the f1atboat which
was prepared for the relief Of the ferry boat
on the falls.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06
Bank meeting.

The undersigned, impressed with the i'm.
portance OF ascertaining the opinion and
wishes ofthis community ON the expediency
OF extending the charter of the present State
Bank, or Of creating another institution oil
circulation and discount, capable of affording
a reliable currency and aiding the CONNER.
cial, Manufacturing and Mechanical Interest
of the country, would invite all TO meet al
the old Court house on Tuesday evening, 9Th
inst. at O'Clock p. M. for free interch an %
of views and opinions.
nj. w. FOSTER,
JOHNSON g. FRENCH,
HOLLINSWORTH& HUGHES,
JOHN SHANKLIN,
]. H. MAGHEE g. co,
ALLIS g. HOWES,
s. SORESON,
HALLOCK & STODDARD,
E. E. WHEELER.
WIN. REILLY,
]. H. BOFANDICK,
B. NURRE,
WILLIAM HUGHES,
KELLER, FARNSLY e. co,
HENDRICKS g. McREA,
E. o. READ,
Us. HOPKINS,
w. HUBBELL.
and many Others.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06

TIE WALNUT STREET HoUsE.-Within the
past few years Cincinnati has wonderfully
improved in the number and magnificent style
Of her hotels, and we venture to say that in
proportion to its population it is not equaled
by any city of the Union in point of capacity
and splendid accommodations for the traveller
and sojourner. Foremost among its first class
hotels is the Walnut street House, under the
proprietorship of Mr.. ]. w. Sweeney,a gen.
tleman identified with hotel keeping in the
West for many years, and who IS, in every
sense of the word, genuine landlord. The
"Walnut" was built expressly for hotels
and is most admirably adapted in all its ar
engagements for that purpose. Everything
essential to the convenience and comfort oil
the guests of the house have been brought
into requisition. while it is admirably located.
being near the center of business, and, at the
same time, away from the hustle, dir and
confusion that pervades our business tho
roughfares. The furniture and appointments
Of the house are of the most costly character
the rooms large and elegantly ventilated; and
in point of capacitp, it equals any house in
the city, with the exception of the "Burnet.'
We would recommend this Hotel to the
especial patronage of travellers from this re.
gion, as its fare, prices and location, are un-
exceptonable. The card of this House will
be found in to-day's Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06
and many Others

IL The Collins Steamship Pacific, made her
last round trip from New York 10 Liverpool
and back in twenty-seven days, and discharged
over 500 tons OF freight. This is the quickest
round trip ever made. She brought lack the
news Of her own arrival
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06
WASHINGTON. Ian 81.

The Star says that Secretary Guthrie has
not made compromise with the committee
of ways and means on the subject of the
tariff and that the only effect of taking up
the question in Coz gress at this period of
the session will be to defeat many other i'm.
portant measures.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-02-06
Strait Limo lEri

Mfr. Moore Chief Engfaeer of the Evans.
vile, Indianapolis &, Cleveland Strait Line
Railroad, is now in the city, will remain here
several weeks preparing for rhe spring est-
mates. Mr.. Carpenter will probably be at
home to-day. The State Journal says:-
We have been furnished by Mr.. Greene.
Secretary of the Evansville, indianapolis g.
Cleveland Straight Line Railroad Company
with the following extract from letter from
o. H. Smith, Esq, President OF the Company,
dated on the 25,h. at New York:
"Money matters are still improving, with
better prospects ahead. Messrs. Carpenter
d Co., our contractors, have made the me-
cessary arrangements for our spring esti-
mates and our work will move straight for
ward. They have sold few OF our Evans
vile city bonds at S5-none under. That is
too low, bot it is the best they sould do at
this time. Such bonds must come up to par
in the course of the summer. There is in
Wall Street set determination on the part
of some of the Brokers to stop all new West
ern Railroads, without discrimination, il pos
sble. But it cannot be done. The outside
demand for investmentin good safe seeuri-
ties, if properly looked to, giving part of the
Wall street commissions to the purchaser of
our securities, will sustain us. The sensa-
ton produced By the failure of Page, Bacon
g. Co., OF St. Louis, is fast dying away.
81 nave just had conversation with Prof.
Mitchell, recently from England and France.
He says that the price of iron is faat declin-
ing in England, and that the supply is still
increasing while the demand is daily falling
of. We shall therefore defer our contracts
for time, although we could make favor
able arrangements now. He also spea ks
with entire confidence of the completion o.
the Ohio g. Mississippi Road at an early day.
This is gratifying information. That road
is OF great importance to US, as our division
from Evansville to the crossing will become
a part of that road, SO soon as both are CON-
pleted to the junction, making the through
line from Cincinnati to Evansville. | feel
no doubt whatever as 10 our road, but still
we shall require the active aid of our sub
scribers and friends on the line, who are SO
deeply interested in the success of the enter
prise. five all do our duty, there is no
doubt as 10 the result. We are eDgaged in
great work, worthy of all our efforts, and
we must come up TO the OCCASION"