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SELLING OFF AT A PROFIT!
LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES
And Provisions for Sale!
AT ABBEVILLE COURT HOUSE.

xAx1u L 1OtASAOA1S AO4 od10
AT ABBEvILLE COURT HOUSE.
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME!
T>IIE subscriber being determined to raise a
l. large amount of money, offers his Goods.
for the next sixty days at reasonable Profit
1t is TO be hoped that persons in want of any,
thing in his line, will avail themselves of this
opportunity. The general rule Is to sell ont ut
cost but tho programme having been clunged
to suit the present arrangement, it will be OBJ
served accordingly. His object in making this
offer is preparatory 10 an entirely new arrange
ment for the Fall Trade. by which persons will
be able to get Goods only for the Cash. Long
arrangement will be most advantageous to all
parties, except those who never intend to pay,
and it is for the special benefit of this class That
the rule will be adopted.
His Stock consists in part of the following viz:
10 Hhds. BACON SIDES;
do Cuba MOLASSES;
10 do Louisiana SUGARS;
90 Bags Rio COFFEE;
Lonf, Crushed and Powdered SUGARS;
Powder, Shot, Lead aud Gun Wadding;
A few chenp Double Barrel Shot Guns;
Blacksmith Tools, Iron and Nails;
White Lead, Green and Yellow do. ground
i'll oil;
Rio fIondo and other brands Cigars.
Agricultural Implements.
Straw Cutters and Corn Shelters;
Baggng, Bale Rope and Twine;
Ilcmlock, Upper aud Harness Leather;
A large lot Of Hollow Ware;
burning Fluid and Spirits Turpcntine;
White Wine and Cider Vinegar;
Trace, Log and Fifth Chuins
A large Stock of Wines and Liquors offered
ut low prices. us he is determined to quit this
part of the trade; and great many oiI,er ar-
ticles unnecessary to mention. Goods have ad-
ranced considerably since these purchases were
made, and he is thus enabled to compete witt,
any market in price us we'll as quality and guam
hty, and he hopes that hungry, needy public
will make haste to buy out everything lie has OIL
hand. All of which is respectfully submitted
by w. s. KERR,
No 8, Brick Range
July so, 1855. Is If
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The State of South Carolina.

At n General Assembly, begun and holden ut
columbia OH the fourth Monday of November
in the ycnr Of our Lord ono thousand eight
hundred and fifty-fivo, and from thence CON
t'n"ed by divers adjournments to the nine
tcenth day of December in the same year.
BILL to amend the fourth section of the first
Article of the Constitution of this Stnte.
1. he II enacted by the Senate aud House Of
Representatives, now met and sitting in General
Assembly, and by the authority Of the same: That
the amendment of the fourth section of the first
Article of the Constitution of this State ratified
on the nineteenth day Of December, in the year
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten,
be altered and amended to reud as follows: Ev.
cry free white man Of the uge of twenty ono
years (paupcrs and non.comnissioned officers
ana private soldiers of the Army of the United
States, excepted who hath been a citizen and
resident in this State two Years previous to the
day OF Election, and who hath freehold Of fifty
acres of land, or n town lot of wlicl, he hath
been LEGALLY seized and possessed at least six
months before such election; or not having such
freehold OF town lot, hath been resident in tho
Election District in which he offers to give his
vote, six months before the said election, shall
have n right to vote for member or members to
serve i'll either branch Of the Legislature for the
Election District in which lie holds sucl, property
is SO resident.
In the Senate House, the nineteenth day of De-
ccnbcr, i'll the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred aud fifty five, and c,ghtietll
year Of the Sovereignty and Independence OF
the United States of America. We certify
that the above B has been rcud the present
session, three times in tho House Of Reprcsen.
tatlvcs. and three tunes in the Senate. and was
agreed IL by two-,hirds Of the whole represcn
tation. ROBT +. w. ALLSTON,
President Of the Senate.
JAMES SIMONS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Curtain Materials.

NEHLIAM SHEAR hns received from New
,YygYork o large supply of Curtain Materials,
among which are Colored Damasks and DeInin es,
ofbeat,tifnls Cords and Tassela, with Gimps
10 match; Rich Embroidered Lace and Muslin
gaytaiiis, ,.some at very low prices; Corniccs and
gnrtains Bands; Window Shades, of new and
hsantifdi iatylea; come at low prices. The public
afeg respectfully invited TO examine the assort-
naelt.; y. ~. :.
Aagqste, Oct !, 1856. "a tt
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CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE
The Great Purifier of the Blood!

The Great Purifier OF the Blood!
THE BEST ALTERNATIVE KNOWN !
Not Particle of Mercury in it!
An Infnllible Remedy for Scrorula, Kings Evil.
rheumatism, Obstinate Cunneous Eruptona,
Pinpes or Postulcs on the Face Dlotches,
Boils Ague and Fever, Chronic Sore Eyes,
Ring Worm or Tetter, Scnld Head, Enlarge
ment and Pain OF tho Bones aud Joints, Salt
Rheum, Stubborn UIccra, SyphiIitic Disorders,
and all Diseases arising frSsin m ini,ldieious
use OF Mercury, Imprudencc in Life, or I'M
purity of the Blood.
eB This great Alternative medicine and Pu-
riher of Blood is now used by thousands of gratc-
lni patients from all parts Of the United States,
who testify daily to the remarkable cures per-
formed by tho greatest of Ill medicines "CAR-
RERS SPANISH MIXTURE" Neuralgia,
Liver Disease, Fevers, Ulcers, Old Sores Afrec-
Lon OF the Kidneys, Diseases of tho Throat,
Female Complaints, Pains and Aching of the
ZONES and joints, are speedily put TO flight by
using this great und inestimaLle remedy.
For oil diseases of tile Blood, nothing has vet
oeen found TO compare with it. 1t cIeanses the
system OF all impurities, acts gently and eff
Gently OIL the Liver and Kidneys, Strengthens
tne Digestion, gives tone 10 the Stomach, n,ukes
the skin clear and healthy, and restores the
Constitution, enfeebled by disease or broken
down by the excesses OF youth, to its pristine
buu SCFeNHtn
For the Diseases of Females il is peculiorlv
applicable, aud wherever it las become known.
is s regularly prescribed with the appest effects.
II lnvgorates the weak and debilituted. and inn.
parts elasticity to tho worn-ou, frame cIcurs the
SKIN, and leaves the patient frcsl, md healthy
single bottle of this inestimuble remedy ia
worth all the so-caled SarsaparilIas in existence
ihe large number of certificates which we
nave received from persons from all parts of the
oh.ed states, is The best evidence that thore ia
no Humbug about il. The press. hotel Keepers.
magistrates, physicians, and public men, we'll
KNOW" 10 tile cumnlunity, jill add their testino-
ny ,IyL 10 the wonderful effects Of this GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER.
Caii Oh the Agent and get an Almanac. and
ieaa M the dotai!s Of astonishing cures performed
by CARTERS SPANISH MIXTURE, lin most
ca cases where everything else had sgnalIy faiIsd)
their full insertion. -
WM. s. BEERS, 6 CO., Proprietors,
NJ No 304, Broadway New York,
80 whom oil orders must be addressed.
f0r sake by Druggists and Country Merchants
~ oil parts Of the United Stutcs and the Cana
WAHD.Aw d LYON, AbbsvilIe C. H., e-~
GARY q JoSEs, Cokcsbury,
+. =. PARKs, Greenwood.
May l, 1856. 1v
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At Our Usual Low Prices.
WAGONS FOR SALE.

TNHE Subscriber will have Wag- RHv .
4 ons put up-Four, Two and 92
trees if required-and sell them at first cost.
The wood work is we'll put up and vel iron ed.
Any person wishing TO purchase, can have Wag-
ons ut short notice. have on hand several
ready finished-one Four-horse. light, three Two.
horse, and two One.horse Wagons on haud.
i've hye miles south of GreenviIle Court
House. WILLISS RENSON
August 90, 1856. 1S IA
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Two OF tho best Preparation. or.A...

"""A siio "est estHrePnrntfons or tho Ago.
They are not recon-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name pur-
ports.
The VERM1rucE, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The LIVER PILLS, for
the cure of Liver CON-
PLANT, all BILIOUS De-
RANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD
ACHE, &c.
Purchasers will please
be particular to ask for
DIR. G. McLane's Cele-
brated VERM1FucE and
Liver PILLS, prepared by
&s''iis1 S sSAos.
SOLE pRoPR1EroRs, Pitts
burgh, Pa, and take no
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
Others, in comparison
with DR.. McLANE's, are
worthless.
The GENUINE McLane's
Vermifuge and Liver
Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores.
FLEMING BROS,
60 WooD ST., PITTSBURGH, PA.
Sole PrOprietors.
SCOVIL d MEAD, No. Ill Charlrcs st,
New Orleans, General Wholesale Agents for the
Southern StuteS to Wham all orders must be
addressed.
SOLD BY
WAnDLAw & LYON, AbbevilIe C. H., S. c.,
A. q. HAWTHORN, Due West, :"
l. w. TAYLOR, Anderson C. H.,
SKINNER l. HARRISON, Longnres,
G. l.. Penn. Eo5pfeld Z. H.,
April 6, 1856. 81 "
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In the Senate, December -, 1885:
Resolved, That the Clerks Of the Senate and
House Of Representatives do advertise for three
months before the next General Election, A Bill
To amend the fourth section Of the first Article
OF the Constitution of this State.
Ncsolved, That the Senate do ugrcc with the
resolution, Ordered that it be sent TO the House
Of Representatives for concurrence
By order: WM. L. MARTIN, C. S.
In the House OF Representatives., Dec. l9, 1856:
neSn'ved. That this House do concur in the
resolution. Ordered That it bc returned to the
Senate.
by order: JOHN r. SLOAN.
The foregoing advertisement is made pursuant
to tho requirements Of the Constitution, unds,
the orders of the General Assembly.
WM. T.. MAKTIN, C. S.
JOHN Il. SLOAN, C. ii. r.
Sept. 8, 1856. 81 tic
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Notice.
j LII persons having demands against the Es-
"A tnte OF JOEL SMITH, deceased, are requested
TO present them properly attcsted 10 The under
signed, to whom ais" those indebted to the Estate
are requested to make payment.
A. n. SMITH, r.,
}. n. PERRIN. hxfa
March ], 1855. 46 If
eB~ Independent Press copy.
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DI99oLUTIoN,

DI59oLUTIoN.
YNHE Firm Of WIER & MILLER was thi.
II day dissolved by mutual consent, the linn.
itatioR Of the Partnership having expired. The
name Of the Firm will be used in the closing up
Of the business, by either one Of us.
All persons indebted to us by Note or Account,
VIII please come forward and pay up as soon ne
convenient, rs it is very desirable that the busi-
nessttsliould be closel as early as possible.
JOHN A. WIER,
G.. Med. MILLER.
August %, 1856. 10 If
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SEcRETAnY's OFFICE
Columbia, June ia, 1856.
| hereby certify the foregoing to be true copy
Of II Bill entitled "a Bill to amend the fourth
section of the first Article Of the Constitution of
this State passed 10Th December, A. ID. 1855,
and now in this office
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State
W. L. ARTHUR,
Deputy Sc~~S,ury Of State.
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RATES OF ADVERT1s1Nc

The Proprietors of tho Abbeville Banner and
Independent Press, have established tho follow
ing rates of Advertising to be charged in boil,
papers:
Every Advertisement inserted for less tine
than three months, will he charged hy the inser-
tion Mt One Dollar per Square III inch-the
space of 10 solid lines less, for the first inser-
ton, and Fifty Gents for each subsequent in.
sertion.
cD- The Commissioners, Sherff'a, Clerks aud
Ordimary's Advertisements will be inserted in
both papers. each charging half price.
EB- Sherff's Levics, One Dollar each.
EB Announcing Canditlute, Five Dollars
Advertising an Estray, Two Dollars, to be
paid by the Magistrate.
Advertisements inserted for three months or
lonprr at fl,c follow mo- rates.
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HLArKw""p's EnINHunGn MAGAzINs Tory)
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SC0TTvS LITTLE GIANT
CORN AND COB MILL
Patented Nav 16. 1884.

CORN AND COB MILL,
Patented May 10, 1854.
ME attention of Planters. Farmers, and
Il Stock feeders in general. are respectfully
called to this Mill as the most important article
Of the kind now in use; not only well adapted
for grinding Cob Meal for Stock, but Grits or
fine H0nliny for the table. and especially bread
Meal from corn not fully ripe or dry in the
fall.
In setting this Mill, no Mechanic or frame
work is wanted, only requiring to be fastened TO
a floor or platform. Easily adjusted aud used by
anybody, even a child,
The LITTLE GIANT has received the firpt
premiums Mt the late Agricultural Fairs of Mis-.
Souri,, Kentucky, Maryland, and other States ;
and that in the most complimentary manner; as
well as the most ready commentators from the
thousands witnessing its performance.
These Mills are guaranteed in the most posi.
tive manner against dofects or bReakage, when
properly used and No. warranted to grind
~ bushels of feed per hour with one horse, and
offered ct the low price of $55. all complete for
attaching the team; No. 8, at SG5, grinds Is
bushels per hour, with one horse No. 4, at S75,
grinds 2O bushels per hour with two horses
The above Mills may be found at the
Agency for the Manufacturers ut Abbeyi,le Court
House HENRY a KERH Aaant
June 4, 1856. 2 If
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STOVES FOR SALE!

STOVES FOR SALE!
lINIIE Subscribers will keep on hand at all
l. times, ut the SaddIery and Ilurness Store
of f. WESfFIELD, in this Village. an assort-
ncnt of all kinds Of STOVES, which they pledge
themselves to sell favorable terms as Stoves
of the same quality can be purchased for iu
Charleston. Their
GDDISIlYG SzpOWEg
they will warrant to do everything that n
Cooking Stove can do, and ure sure they will
give universal satisfaction
Ono Of ns will spend The most of the presep.
year ut tho North, aud will be able to select liza
best and most approved patterns
49,, J.. WEsTFIELD,
=. !. BRANCH. =.
M Feb. -, 1856. 43 by
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The State of South Carolina
1BBEFILLE DISTRICT,

Settlement of the Estate of Joseph Mar
shall, decd.
NUE Subscribers Executors Of the Inst Will
OF Joseph Marshall, decd, hereby give pub
tate Of said deceased, to appear either in person
or by attorney. in the Court Of Ordinary for Alb.
bcvilc District, $. c., OIL the LIST day of January,
1897, as Oh that day n final settlement will be
made, and the Executors will not afterwards
consider themselves as accountable for interest.
All persons indebted to the Estate, it is hoped,
will make payment hefare that time; and those
having demands, Gf any will pre.ont them for
payment
J. W. W; MARSHALL, E,,ou
j. S. MARSHALL, ( h2 ors'
Sept %, 1856. "a 3m
CA- Press conv
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LAND FOR SALE.

WILL SELL, at private sale, my Plantation,
L lying near Salu,la River in Abbcvile Dis
trct, 4 miles from Cokosbury. The premises
contain
2e6 Acres,
the soil of which is peculiarly suitable for the
cultivation OF Cotton. The location is not sur
passed by any in the country for heutl,. There
isupon the place neat COTTAGE, pleasantly
and romantically situated. Also, a Gin House,
Carriage House, Negro Houses with briok chin.
neys. and all necessary out-buildngs. Also, al,
excellent Spring, whose waters are very cold,
and yield most cx:cllcnt delight in summer
time.
For further information, apply 10 the sulscri.
Der ut Cokesbury. A bargain will be given.
ID. w. McCANTS.
Aug. %, 1856. 10 GIN
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Estate of Thos. P. Dowtin. decd

Estate of Thos. P. Dowtin, decd.
III Office is hereby given to all whom it may
IN concern, that there will be Settlement
Of the Personal Estate Of Thomas F. Dowtin,
decd, in the Ordinary's Office of this District,
at Abbcyillc Court House, OH Thursday the 2Oth
day Of Noucmber next.
Alipersons having demands against said Es.
tate, will present them properly attested, and
those Indebted to the Estate are requested to
make payment to the undersigned OH or before
the day Of Settlement.
M. o. McCASLAN, Executor,
AMELIA DOWTlN, Executrix
AbbeyiIe C. H., Aug 10, 1855. l8-3m
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Nhe Abbeuillc Banner
Il IsPubliahed Every Thursday Morning, by
DAVIS &. EIOLLINGSWORTH.
w @. DAVIS. ...Editor.
=: :. HoLL1NGswoRTH.. {. F.. Publisher.

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limited at the thie of subscribing, will be con-
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arrenrages are paid, or ut the option of the Pro-
.prietors. Orders from other States must iuyari
h6iy be accompanied with the Cash.
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Settlement Of the Estate Of Charles B.
Gaulden, decd.
DUBLIC notice is hereby given to TIE kin
IL dred and creditors Of said deceased, and
TO all parties concerned, that Settlement Of the
said Estate will be made in the Court Of Ordi-
nary for Abbcvle District on Friday the 2ud
day of January, 1857.
Those having demands, will render them in
prior to that time, duly attcsted, for payment !;
and those indebted, will see the propricty Of ma
king immediate payment.
JOHN GACLDEN, Admir-.
Sept. II, 1856. 22 3m
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NEW STORE!! NEW GOODS!u

NEW ST0RE!! NEW GOODS!!!
THE subscriber is now opening, in his new
L House, an entire new Stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
direct from Baltimore. consisting of Dry Goods,
Hardware, Cutlery, Groceries, Boots and Shoes.
Hats and Cups, Rcady-Slade Clothing, Drugs,
Medicines, Toilet Articles, &c, &c., ali of which
he proposes to sell ut Greenwood Retail Prices,
with Ten per cent off for C-iSX
+. G. PARKS.
Greenwood, S. c.. Sept. o. 1856. 23-tf
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Later and uu,erc-timy from Mexico.

The New UfIfafls papefs hhv' hdVlets nom
Mexico to the 10Th alt. Mr.. Forsyth, the Amer
lean Minister, had reached the capital
The city of La Pax, in Lower California. had
been ruined and nearly destroyed by hurricane
on the 18th and 18th of September. Almast eve
ry building in the town WAS overturned, all the
sses in the harbor were lost, and the Creates
misery prevails in consequence of want of food
and shelter.
An express had arrived at Vera Cruz from
Minattlan. announcing that Senior Villavicencio,
second officer of the steamer Denuorata, for
merly the Santa Anna, had seduced the crew
and ran away with the ship. on the 10Th inst.
1t is said that he took also goods and mon
ey, and carried off the collector of customs, tho
treasurer. and the Governors secretary, The
war steamer Guerrero WAS sent in pursuit
Iii reported THAI the rebel CsstrajeR has died
from severe wounds which he received in 4 battle
he had with the government forces.
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The Nczt Crop OF Wheat.

The Lexington (Mo.J Express of the 25h u!t
says We have never seen the wheat look so
fine at this season fthe year as now. The late
rains have brought it up most beautifully. 50 that
itnow thoroughly mats the ground. In some 10
caities South, however, it has been greatly in
lured by grasshoppers. 4 gentleman from South
western Missouri seys that they have been de--
tructve in that region. We do not hear of them
in Lafayette but in Johnson county we under
stand they have made their appearance. and we
have ourselves seen some fields in the last nam
ed county completely destroyed by them.
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A letter of the llth from Madrid, Spaia, says
the rencontre between Gen. Narvaez and Senior
Guel was good deal talked Of in Madrid. The
letter adds:
Gen. Narvaez has Just assaulted Senior Guel
Rente; the husband of the lnfanta Josefa.
Nsrvaez met him at the house of Gen. Alpson,
the new Captain General Of the Philippine Is
lands, and on ascertainins who he was, Ia cried
out, in presence of the lady Of the house and sew
eral visitors: 'Ah, yoa rascal! you coward cenr
out! You lied respecting me in the Cortcz. -
Take this! aud this aud this -suiting the action
to the word striking him repeatedly. Guel did
DOT return the blows. but merely tried to avoid
them. calling out: For heavens sake, Duke
what do you mean" The persons present in
terfered and put end to the affair. Guel sub
sequently sent challenge to Narvaez to fight
him with small swords. which Narvaez accepted
The Queen hearing of it. seat for Narvaez and
forbade him 10 fight Goel has been ordered to
retire immediately to San Sebastian where his
wife resides