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LN0E ~Al.E blo ,.cas 80 ehaaee iand within fou
l. uga.el the gity SMITH i ANSIC KLEIN.
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"Partisan Insanity.n

Under this head the Columbia Times has
an article, the statements Of which arc so
prcpcsterous that we can scarcely imapiue
in what mood Of mind they were made.
The article opens thus !:
"1hc organs of Democracy in the South
are Jublant over the recent election of Fran.
cis L. Blair, Jr., us 4 Representatives in Con-
gress from the State of Missouri. They
hail 1t as glorious Democratic triumph.
and rs bright omen Of the success of Buch
anan and Breckenridge in November next
as the triumph Of Democratic principles
over the proscnptive tcncts Of Know No
thingism"
The editor then proceeds to prove. from
the St. Louis Republican, "a paper devoted
to the fortunes Of Buchanan" that this
Blair was nm avowed Frccsoiler-as If al
the world did not know it As if it was
not notorious that he was the open candid
ate OF the Benton party of St. Louis ns op-
posed to the Democratic party, which has
just elected Polk Governor of Missouri by
a great majority over Benton! As If it
was not notorious that not only the Demo
cratic press of the South, but the Demo
cratic party in the Cincinnati Convention.
had formally disowncd Benton and bis
clique! ...,-
These things are as well known as any
the most familiar parts of contemporary hii.
tory. Yet tho Times affirms that athe or.
gans of Democracy in the South are jubi-
liant over the election" Of n man thus noto-
riously representing faction which tile De:
mocratic party has openly renounced. @@r
Our acquaintance with the Democratic
press Of the South is pretty extensive, and
we have not seen the first word to Justify
the assertion Of the Times. The Washing.
ton Union classes Mr.. Blair rs "nondcscript."
and that is the amount of its '.jubilation.pp
The assertion of the Times that that athe
organs Of Democracy in the South" have
rejoiced over the election of Il FreesoiIer To
Congress from Missouri, is grave accasa.
ton, and when put forward, as it is, with.
out the shadow Of proof, has all the an.
pearanre Of an effusion Of spite. We ask
to know what papers of the South have 80
dislionored their section We have seen
none, and we shall not believe without evi.
dence, that the Times has any justification
for its assertion Charleston Mercuyx.
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WHOLE NUMBER 173.

Empire. Besides this, within the last twen-
ty-four months he has twice visited Califor-
mia, superintendcd both sessions of the Pa-
cific Conference, and travelled extensively
through many portions of that far-distant
land, proclaiming "Jesus and him cruci6ed,"
as the only hope Of a wretched and ruined
world, to the vast crowds that everywhere
fiocked to hear him, in the wide wastes, as
in the cities full.
But not having yet filled up the measure
of his obligations to the Church and the
world, he is even now holding himself in
readiness to pay California third visit,
should no one Of the younger members of
the Episcopal College find It convenient to
enter upon the performance of this impor-
tant mission. Such, in brief, is a rough
outline sketch Of the physical, intellectual,
moral power and efficiency of the man
and the only man-wllo can, in truth say,
at the advanced age Of seventy five years
81 hare not get learned how ach;skey
tastes !"
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ABBEVILE IL, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING,

adviser Of Mr.. Fillmore, voted with the
Black Republicans in their recent Abolition
amendments to the Appropriation bills.
The withdrawal Of Fillmore will, therefore,
give to buchanan the conservative, and to
Fremont the Frcesoil. portion Of his party.
1t will narrow the contest down to single
issue, between the Democratic party and
Black Republicanism. 1t will present to
the North the simple qucstion-whetler
the South is her equal in this Confederacy
or not. 1t will league all the elements of
lawlessncss, fanaticism, and sectional ambi-
ton, against the constitutional rights of the
South. And, finally, upon the issue OF IN Q
more slave States" it will decide whether
there is, at the North, 4 party true to the
South, and capable Of protecting her against
the aggrcssions Of whether, in
word, the South can, consistently with
her existence as a free people, continue in
the Union. We agree with the New York
Tribune, that the sooner this issue is tried
and determined, the better for all parties.
Charleston Mercury.
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How Whfskev Taates,

The editor of the Boston Olive Branch
says, that at a recent session of one of the
Western Conferences Of the Methodist +.
piscopal Church, the venerable Bishop
Soule, in making some observations on the
subject Of Temperance, is represented as
having said-"rhough l have passed the
seventy fifth year of my age, Ihnve not yet
learned how whiskcy tastes !" True to tho
letter. We were present on the occasion,
and heard, as the old people used to say,
"with my own ears" the statement as it fell
from the lips of that eminent minister of
tho cross Of Christ. =.
And here it should be known and we'll
understood by all concerned, that as the Ie-
gitimate result Of this rigid adherence to
the total disuse Of ardent spirits, tile Bishop,
though now verging towards the eightieth
year Of his age, is possessed Of a much
larger share Of physical energy and muscu.
lar strength than usually falls to the lot Of
men in the prime Of life nor can his most
intimate and intelligent friends and acquain-
tances perceive the slightest. abatement in
the herculean force and vigor Of bic mental
faculties. He stands as upightIy, walks as
briskly, eats as heartily, sleeps as soundly,
talks as fuently, pfeaehess % powerfully,
prays as feryentlys and feels as deeply and
intensely for the interest and prosperity OF
the church, % he did forty gears ago. -,
In addition TO his igeessant. and srdroi,s
labors, within the limits Of the several States
and .TerritoSies Of this great copfederacy,
for the last half centary, he has, twice orosssd
the Atlantic, performed The tour Of Europe,
and preached the glad tidings .of ssalya.ion
to. admiring thousands ID nesslyS all the
principal towns and cities Of tie British
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From the Southern Christian Advocate. I
Cokesbury Institute, g. O.

This time honored Institution celebrated
its Anniversary and festival on the 9th Of
July. 1t was the gala day, and the village
crowded to the Campus. Seven speakers
had been chosen for the occasion, six Of
whom delivered addresses, which for rici-
ness and depth of thought, chasteness and
elegance Of delivery arc rarely surpassed
Thomas Thompson, Esq, of Abbeville, clos
cd the exercises with m eloquent oration,
before the Erosophic Society, in which nc
admirably cullcd the lessons of history and
intcrwovc them with sober advice and emo
bling principles. The occasion was enli-
vened with several national airs and passed
, off with high honor to the Faculty; and
! surely the bright eyes and approving smiles
of many in the large and intelligent audi
ence will animate the youthful orators to
break another lance for their Alma Mater
The examination which preceded the
exhibition was highly satisfactory to the
Committee. Rector Rounds class in the
higher books of Algebra, and Professor
Wightman's in Homer and Horace acq,,it-
ted themselves handsomely. Mr.. Afford
Turpin tuned up his little boys and proved
that if there was no royal road to Mathe-
mates, there is at least musical one. They
sang off their recitation in fine spirit. The
Grammar Class Of noble little fellows could
not be puzzled and showed that their faith
fol instructor had given them a clue to every
knot.
This Institution as preparatory school
| for College has always held high position.
Its young men are never rejected indeed a
Professor in the So. Ca. College, said to the
Rector, I've like to get your boys, Sir"
A thorough and systematic training Of the
mind for three years in an Institution like
this is worth more than ten years of desul-
tory reading. Hard study in good Insti-
tuition will llInake men-men Of mark. The
age in which we live, may be fitIy called
the age of central IDEAS The mind for
many centuries back seems to have fingered
around the periphery Of truth; but it
now has advanced to Q position from which
its thoughts diverge in every direction, and
touch with power every department Of life.
The boy stands now where the man stood
a few centuries back. Great germinal
truths which philosophers have groped for
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The August Elections.

The results may be briefly stated rs fog-
lows: .' =
Iowa has gono for the Republican Coz
lition by about the same majority as lsst,
year, when the majorities of the candidates
OF the came party'wero 1922, 4,441, and
4,737. One Fusionist is certainly elected
to Congress; the other in dispute. 1f-Au-
gustus Hall, Democrat, is reelected in The
lst district, which at present we can neither
affirm nor deny, then the delegation win
stand as at present. Hall, it is said clasIsals
the election. r. r. a,sr@.6 - t::s:s7.!Hi
Kentucky has gone Democratic byi . 900
or 5000 majority. The election was only
for Judges and other district officess. :. - $:
MIssoURL-The contest for Governor Is
close between Polk, Democrat, and Ewing.
American but we think the former Is elect
ed. Benton is left far behind. Blair 10 Ala
only Bentonite elected to Congress. ,The
other six members are divided between
Democrats proper and Americans. Tho
Democrats have pretty certainly elected
three and possibly four of the six. Two
years ago, Phelps was the only DeDoosst
elected in the State. Neither Of tho. three
parties will have a majority in tho Legisls-
ture.l 1t the BeDtonites vote Cor BuciIan..
an and breckenridge, as they profess; then
intention 70 do. the result efi4he Psesidss.s
t'al election cannot be donbeful. llstt, II: I;
ALABAMA.---Democra by =. lPsge apia.
Increased majority Election only toF loal,
ofBces xgSals -; y h. ,2'; VIZ 2.
NoRrH CAaoLrsA Governos Bragg
Democrat reelected by 5000 0nos s1o,O00
majority. Legislature Democratic hy q
large and increased majority ~ sgNt /,
ssAsKAssAsA Conway b Dsmocrak.is sslsSss
ed Governor by aamajofity of 5000 to 6s::s'
o09. Eegisiaturss largely G siiiJ.a
Two Democratic members e Of Cong
tGrecnwood and Wareer) elected as as1S' as1SIs
4 Jour. Of Coa,.
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FOR THE INDEPENDENT rEESI.
Sonnet to Miss N. G. N,

Deep in my heart thy cherished secret lies
Deep ns pearl Oh oceans soundlcss floor,
Where the bold diver never can explore
The realms Ger which the mighty billows rise
1t rests far hidden from all mortal eyes
Not cen discovered when the piercing light
OF morn illumes the uncertain skies,
And fills with sunshine the dark vaults of night
Repose in me thy hearts most sacred trust,
And nothing shall betray it.; will bend
This human fabric to its native dust,
But nothing from me shall that secret rcnd,
Which to my soul is brighter, denrcr far,
Than all the beauty Of sun, moon or star.
W.
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ages to discover, arc now thrown into the
young minds to spring or balance its pow
ers. Books open the past; science places
her electric wires in his hand: art, philoso-
phy, religion, throw the nerve of giant
into the arms of child. See this ilustra-
ted in the youthful orator, whose sound
speech and cnnobling views of life, whose
broad and benevolent principles, far beyond
his age to produce, mako an appeal that
thrills Oh the hearts of multiiu.es and
transforms the nerves of the strongest into
threads OF fire. Parents who neglect to
put this power into the hands of their sons.
the very sons who must take position to
Weld the coming crisis of their countrv's
dcstiny-are crininaly negligent. Eiu
cate your SONS, i'll knowledge AMI truth.
and the continent may rest upon their
shoulders.
Cokesbury possesses a dry and salubrious
climate, is proverbial for health aud its fine
society. The Trustees at their recent meet
ing elected Gen. G. W. Hodges to fill the
vacancy in the Board caused by the rcsig-
nation of Dr. +. G.. Thomas The rates of
Tuition arc, lst class $50 per year, 2nd
class S2i per year, 3d class S35 per year,
4tl class $40 per year. n competent Fac
ulty is ut the head of the Institution. and
give their undivided attention, not only to
the mind, hut the morals Of the Youths
committed 10 their care. The Committee
would express their high satisfaction at tho
flourshiug state of the school, and earnestly
commend it TO the patronage of the public.
Il. j. 'oYD, Visiting
y y. 7. II; w'a,,rx,x Hssnxr, Committee
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The Dry Goods Clerk.

Oh is il not II pleasing life,
To hc Il clerk in drv-goods store
To laugh away at care and strife,
And toss new linens Ger and o'cr2
What matter if ones eyes are gray
What boots it il ones hair is light,
Oh hath hn not the maidcns gay
To chat to him from morn to night!
'Tis snid he works from early day
Until the clock strikes eight at night:
That half his time is thrown away
On fair ones VIII" won't buy n mite;
But why should he rcrinc at that,
AS he keeps tossing cambric Ger?
The latlics all are bless'd with chat,
And like the clerks in dry good store!
The rich man may have july times
Crowded he is free from g"ut)
If he knows how t." spend his dimes,
Aud hug them when there's rogucs about
The student may look wond'rous wise.
Aud blow in crow.la about his lore,
But it would fill them will, surprise
To work awhile in n ,lry-good store!
Now talk no more Of this or that
OF hunting after jewels rare
OF butcher trade that makes men fat,-
OF farmers breathing country air!
They're all a false alluriny sham,
Aud will be praised, of course, the more .
But there's nothing like tie iancy man
VIII" wins the girls in n pnY-Goops STORE!
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Williainsburg-Dr. John Williams.

Wiliarnsburg-Dr. John Williams.
Georgetown-Rev. William Il. Capers.
1Iorry-John Beattie, Esq.
Marion-John NJ. Mccall, Esq.
Marlboro-Rcv. L. f. Bishop.
observation-disclosures w. McIvcr, Esq.
Darlngton-Dr. John B. Zimmerman.
Richlaud-Maj. S. S. McCully.
Orangcburg-Dr. J. B. Elliott.
Lexington-Joscph Wingard, Esq.
His Honor John Bolton O'Ncall was
appointed by the Convention TO prepare the
address under the touth resolution.
Rev. Ebenezcr +. Pressly, ID. d., Rev
VIM. Martin and Henry Summer, Esq.
were appointed under the last resolution, a
committee to correspond with Gen. Cary
Of Ohio.
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From the Charleston Courier.1
Washington Correspondence.

WAsnlNGToS, August 16.-Thc com.
pensation bill of the Senate was improved
by the House, for with all the radicaiism Of
the Republican majority, they are not in.
sensible to the claims of justice and propri
ETY.. They increased tho annual salary O,
members of Congress to three thousand
dollars year, and made it date back tc
the commencement of the present session
The Senate concurred in the amendments
and the bill has absolutely passed. The
amount is not greater than was originally
proposed in Senator Buffers bill Gut his
bill made the compensation prospective
whereas the House so modified It as to en-
brace the present Congress.
The measure is proper and conservative
The salary proposed will not be objected to
by people, now rich and prosperous. No
service under the Government is moro i'm.
portaut to the pnblic interests than that Of
the members of Congress, and, certainly
none is so lily paid. Within the lust ten
years, the pay of almost every service under
the government has been increased EXCEPT
that OF the legislative branch The pay OF
the President ought also to be increased
| hear, from the best authority, that Prcsi-
dent Fierce will retire in a condition Of en-
barrass'ncn', It not poverty, and be obliged
t" return I" tn" practice Of his profession
Tor u subsistence. This ought not to be, at
a time when our revenue is so easily drawn
upon without being felt by the mass of a
great and powerful and opulent nation.
We increase the pay of members Of the
Cabinet, the Presidential Office ought 10 he
allowed larger salary.
Gen. Washington expended $4,000 dol
lars during his Presidency of cig gilt years.
A President, living in the same manner
now, would necessarily require double that
sum.
The Legislation Of the present session has
been liberal, as many would deem, extrava-
sant.-Thc appropriations will exceed sew
cn,y millions.
At the hour when this was written, the
Committee OF Conference had not agreed
upon the disagrecing votes as to the Kansas
restrictive provisos.
lll'ink still that the Republicans will yield
the point.
The Senatc--tlie noble Senate-has done
every thing that is proper to be done. They
will stand upon their rights and their intcS-
rity to the last
The compensation bill of Congress is a
great measure of reform. We congratulate
ourselves upon the fact that it was brought
about by South Carolinians-by men who,
secure Of their positions at home, could
venture to act without reference to the clam
or OF demagogucs. Senator Butler origi-
mated it, and Col. Orr carried it through
the House. 1t was amusing to witness the
the lodging Of members Of the House, who
wantc'l the bill to pass but were afraid to
vote for it. They had, at one time, actually
lost the bill by their hesitancy. But before
the vote was declared, some members were
induced to throw themselves into the breach
and change their votes to tho affirmative.
OF the 90 negatives, not dozen were op-
posed to the measure. Some of the mega
tivcs implorcd others to go for the bill, say
ing you can do it without hazard of popu-
larity ut home
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fight, but avaiIing themselves Of the privi-
lege of the challenged party, appointed pud-
ding bags for their weapons At length
the unhappy duelist finding no one who was
willing to shoot or be shot at, was obliged
to quit the State.
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The Rev. f. +. Presly, D. D., on behalf
of the committee appointed to prepare bust
ness for the Convention and Society, pre-
sented the following report, which was
unanimously adopted:
The committee appointed to prepare
business for the meeting, would beg leave
to report:
l. That this meeting consider the pro-
priety Of urging the friends of temperance
throughout the State to re-organize the old
temperance socicv on the basis of total alb
stinance; the old meetings in their respect
i've neighborhoods for the purpose Of discus
sing the great question of temperance in
all its bearings, and that strenuous and per-
serving efforts be made to give the State
Temperance Society the prominence and
efficiency Which it formerly enjoyed.
2. We would suggest to the meeting the
prorriety Of calling together the friends of
temperance in the State Temperance Soci-
city in the city OF Columbia, on the Tuesday
after the 4th Monday in November next.
3. That prohibition be held up before
the public mind, rs affording the only sure
hope Of final success in the glorious cause
I. We recommend that this meeting con-
si,lcr the propricty Of appointing an individ-
,,al to prepare an address presenting the
claims Of temperance, earnestly and urgent
" upon the citizens of our beloved State.
5. That we consider the propricty Of cs-
tablishing temperance paper in the city
Of Columbia as the organ of this Society,
and that a committee, consisting of Rev. J.
I. Bonner, w. 7. Price, Esq, and G.. E.
Elford, prepare prospectus of said paper,
and to distribute them through the State,
that the friends Of the cause may procure
subscribers as carly as may be practicable.
7. We recommend the meeting to con-
slider the propriety Of appointing one man
in each District to exert himself in promo
ting the good cause, and that he report to
the President Of the Society all the nforma-
ton he may be able to procure respecting
its progress in his District.
8. That committee be appointed to 80.
licit tile services of Gen. Cary, pressing him
to visit the State as early az tho middle o
October, and remain until the close of the
year.
| All df. which IN respectfully submitted.
f. E. PRESLY, Chairman.
| AhS tosfo"spo n'O ShO pctooho uouttlhIcu
under the se~esth resolution: .,-,
! Charleston-Rev. w. B. Yates
Beaufort-R. w. Barnwell, ESQ.
! Coileton-Daniel J. Henderson, ESQ.
4 BnnweIl-CoI. B. III, Brown.
4 Edgefeld-Dr. Richard Minis. -.
l Abbeville-Rev. Thompson II. Sloan.
I Anderson--A. B.Towers, Esq.
'l Pekeps-Joseph, G. Norton, ESQ
1 Greeavhle--Ds. nv. L. NJ. Austin.
i OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bobo, Esq.
! Union-Dr. Joseph Fl. Dogan.
Laurens--Dr. John w. Simpson.
Newberry-Mai. Henry Summer.
Fairfeld-Dr. H. Neal.
Chester-Dr.. Jno. A. Walker
York-Rey: r. A. Ross.
p Lancaster-Rev. D. p. Robinson.
y Kershaw--W. Thuriow CASTOR, Esq.
i Sumter-Rev. Wm. Lewis.
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THE INDEPENDENT PRESS
PUBLISHED WEEKLY, At ADrEvrLLE, 3. c,

AS q circulation Of nearly one thousand
IL in Abbevillc District and is constantly
incrcasing. Its circulation in this State is
about fourteen hundred, and its entire list Of
subscribers numbers over sixteen hundred 1t
is therefore offered to the mercantile and bust
ness community generally as the best alvcrti-
sing medium in the uI-country of South Car
cliua.
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From the Charleston Stnndard.1 I
State Temperance Convention.

At the Convention of the friends Of TEN
crancc and the various Orders of Temper
nee, at Grecnvillc, S. c., on the 9th and
tn August, the State Temperance Society
South Carolina was rc-organizcd Ivy APP
ointment Of the following officers:
Presidents.
Hon. John Bclton O'Ncall.
Fice President.
\. Wallace, Esq, of Ricl,lan'l.
Hon. J. n. Whitncr, Of Anderson.
Rev. DIR. j. Bachman, of Charleston.
Col. West Caugl,nan. of Lexington.
Col. w. G. beatty, of York.
Rev. f. +. Prcsslv, of Abbevillc.
Simpson Bobo, Esq, of SpartanLurg.
Mai. Il. ID. Townsend, of Marlboro.
Col. b. II. Brown, of BarnwcII.
Secretary.
Maj. Henry Summer, of Newberry.
Corresponding Secretary.
Simeon Corley, Esq, Of Lexington.
Treasurer.
R,,hort nrrr: rs C,1nn,1,,,