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A TTENTIoFT, PLANTERS!
Economy and Utility!

'HTii: "n,"T Tnnmcd l!,yi"., purchased The Right
L OF Warlick's 2 . W. Patented AI.ril
Sd, lS"5, VIII siI Plantation Ei-his. her
low '':' .''.......... ...................$I 90
Ill furnish pattern Sl.,ri: with small Scoo-
Ter at Mr. = l.. BONDS shop ia Green
"Goi, l"r........ Observation-Disclosures. 4 ~,
It!ioa Sc"ot"r... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4 iIu
Ill deliver i""!,irr III Plantations pattern
Stock with sinai! Scooter or at convent
"iit Depot on Rail Roa,l. p 200
sll0ut Scooter. ..... 4 .n
il" ah"v" Prices include the Right
~. :. KERR, Esq. is our authorized Agent
at Abhcviilc G. H., from whom Rights can he
obtained and at whose Store the Plow can be
seen.
This plow. from its simple structure, durabil-
ify, li"htness of draught, ease of management,
adaptation to the different Shares used in the
cultivation of the farm, and consequent cheap
ness, IL commenting itself to general use as a
superior Farming Implement wherever tried.
HILL 81 ANDREWS
Greenwood, 5. c., Oct &, 1856. Co.;
We, the undersigned, havin. examined and
'r'en Tie Nhriick Flow, concur in the above
Communications. JAMES CRESWE ELL,
JOHNSON SALE,
r. NJ. WHITE,
SAML MCGOWAN,
l.ARkIN REYNOLDS.
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s. q le q f Land
by Order of tie Court of Ortlinaru

by Order Of tie Court of Ordinary
Real Estate of John White, deed.
HOY Order of the Court of Ordinary 7 will,
HD sell by public auction ut Abbeville Conrt
House, on Sale-day in November next the Real
Estate of John White, decd, consisting of
Ninety three Acres of Land, more or less, situa-
ted in Abbevlle District, neighborhood of Dia-
mond Springs, and adjoining lands of ID. Vans
ley, Perry Petigrcw and others
TERMS or E:-Twelye month. cred.
it, the purchaser giving bond and security to the
ordinary, and mortgage OF the premises il
deemed necessary.
Costs to be paid in Cash.
T. X. COCHRAN, S. A. d.
October 8, 1856 IS a.
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AN ASSAULT IN GREENWOOD !!
And Battery Expectef3
: Expected! !!

THE undersigned, Merchant Tailors. having
Il received their Fall Stock Of Mems Ware
complete, Hats and Boots excepted, solicit a cali
feeling confident that we can sell as low Il not
lower, than such Goods can be bought elsewhere.
We levy no per cent. TO cover bad debts, as we
are determined 10 make none, ewss prefer our
Goods to bad gpaper.1 Chsh and panctual cris-
TONERS we regard tho best guarantee against
Lawyers and Sheriff fees. bankruptcy loskipg
, d. 81. MoUNcE i co. Z
Sept ls, 1856. ~ -, In
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TIE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

1JjeciUc Distyict.- Citation.
BY WILLIAM HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Abbo.
vile District.
NWHERE;As; los. II. r'5kin has applied to o
anil singular the goods and chat,cls, rights and
credits "f George Houston, late Of the District
u:nrc: aid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and nGlmonish all
an'l singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, TO he and appear before me- at our
next Or'linarv'S Court Of The said District to be
holden at Ah,cvillc Court 'IpIsc on the twenty
second day Of October inst. to show cause, if any,
why the said administrator should not be gran
tel.
Given under my hand and seal, this seventh
day of October in the year of our Lord
one thonSaud eight hundred aid tifiy-six,
and III The Slst ycai Of American lndcpcn-
denec.
WILLIAM HILL, 0. 4. D.
October !, 1856 % Of
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" "a 4u ble
L "A ~ ID FOR S ALE

HIN pursuance o! Tic power invc-t..i in me by
n sirtnc OF the last Will and Testament OF
FRANCIS ATKINS l Will proceed to sci; un
Wednesday the 12sh November next.
a valuable Tract "t l.ant. situate. VI M N:v:i;.:,
Road, miles west Ut .\Lbvy,!!r G. H.. contsini;,s
4 q 4 q g q 8,
bounded hy Lands of E'lurr"': I"hb and others.
The place Is We'll ..ior"y"d. with about E,-sl.,v
Acres ST second AMI ;lir years lar.i: :,!S.'.
about Forty Acres OF ii.>, i ,.i;,y Of BOTTOM.
cleared aud III ,;:...: .:':;. ::i. ::ct .n' .t ~
overflow and alou: Tw" Hundred and seventy
hve Acres Of well-imher,l WOOD LAND.
There are upon the i'rc'nisvs Il good
Dwelling House, Gin House, Stables,
and al! necessary omt-buil!im.s. The locat ion
is considered on'. of the mos; healthy in the Dis
tTlct, having an excellent and n"rc.-iailing " c!
OF water. Purchasers are earnestly invited TO
call and examine the premises.
Also, on the sa,nc L:,y and place, will sell
about
500 Bushels of Germ,
5000 pounds of Fodder, tip ll>i,c.; Wheat, a
dot of Cotton Seed, lot ni Si,ucks, one Yu'"
OF Oxen, one Road Wagon: seven lead Of Mules
and Horses one E, f sii".u. inr lot of Cattle,
fine lot "f Stuck and Bacon Hogs l;u..rv
and IIarn-.-, lI""-i."l.l ...i Ei,":.- E;,rniur,
IL lot Of Plantation Tuu'S, II set %! Black smiths
Tools, anl good Gin. Fan and Iira.iIcr.
will, also, on lir same day,
Hire about Fifteen Negroes,
from the day O! sale u;l:! J.. Of Iau,.rv, ISIS.
consisting Of In": W":,@:I and children. Tia.
airer will b" required /, pay taxes ami furnish
the usua! a:no:,nt &" c!:,..i: ;n 10 .i.,!,i:,iu;,
will be allowed Tor "s- Of time by sickness or
otherwise.
IEH-HS.-l"r>"na. Property on Il c.cIi, of
twelve months. VII, mtcr.,, from date. T,:
Estate on one nnd Two y"ars ,i:", in equal in
StaiIncntS. with ilt from ,l., of "A
or under, cash Parch,Srrs 10 c,iy. Note and
two approved surc'i.:S. Possession TO be given
list oil january, l>'1.
ROBERT ATKINS Ex'or
October :, 1856; - St
e" Independent Press copy times.
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Great wond
EO 'FRHsi KsJEsgIHC!

IHVilAT nil the Merchants have got back from,
IL the Northern cities: and the reason that
a. Lcvinss!on. one of the Finn of Slayer & Lev
ings'on, is stopping so long in New York. Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, is that he is select
ing the latest sty les and the best assortment Of
Goods ever brought TO this market, and W. cnn
afford TO sell them at prices which can't be beat
III this market.
We respectfully invite the citizens, customers
and the public generally, to examine our sup
pics of
Fall s. w Inter Goods.
We are now ready to show our friends, GUS.
toners and the public, the best and latest sccc-
ton of
ESrv Ge1
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The State of South Carolina.
ABBEHZLLE DISTRICT

4Ao 0GdCo OF SOuCl carolina.
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT
In Equity. |
'S'' "'D =. "'''en' Bill for Partition
james r. Watson of Lands.
and others.
PURSUANT to Order of Court, will sell at
public outory at Abbevle Court House, on
Sale day in November next, (Sd) all the Real
Estate Of Margaret Watson, deed, in AbbeviIle
District, being about ~
1,4eo Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands of john Nickel
lur, DIR. John 7. Barratt and Others. ~
1ERMS.-A credit of one year, with interest
from tho day Of sale. Purchaser to give Bond
with TWO good suret,es TO secure the purchase
money, pay the .Costs in Cash and pay for pa.
pera WIN. q. PARKER, .C.E. AID.
= Commissioner Ofice, ~ 90 ~ - -.
Oct. 6, 1856. 25 tsd
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Novel Scheme Capital Prize $4,000.
$3.50 Prizes-Lowest Prize $40.
More than One Prize TO erery Ten Tickets!
PRIZES GUARANTEED!
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Settlement of the Estate Of Joseph Mar
shall, decd
INlIE Subscribers, Executors of the last Will
of Joseph Marshall, decd, hereby give pub.
lie notice to all parties interested in the Es-
tate OF said deceased, to appear, either in person
or by attorney, in the Court Of Ordinary for Ab.
beville District, S. c., on the 1st day of January,
1857, AS on that day final settlement will be
made. and the Executors will not afterwards
consider themselves accountable for interest,
All persons indebted to the Estate, it is hoped.
will make payment before that time; and those
having demands, Gf any will present them for
payment.
j. w. ". MARSHALL,
j. s. MARSHALL, Hxon
Sept 20, 1856. ..-. "a a.. 3.e & 3m 80
eB- Press copy. s
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The State of South Carolina,
ABBEVILLE DISTRICT
In Equity.
Ann Black and Harriet Black,
pz. , Bill for Partition.

DURSUANT to the Order of Court, will
IL sell on Sale.day in November next, (3d,)
at public ontcry at Abbeville Court House, the
Real Estate Of DR.. w. Pickens Black, decd, in
AbbeviIlo District, and bounded by lands of Rob-
ert G. Harkness, J. W. Black, Dr. A. w. Lynch
and others in three tracts.
Plats Of The said tracts, giving the number of
Acres in each, will be exhibited Old the day of
sale.
TERM8.--A5 credit Of twelve months, with
interest from date. Purchaser to give Bond with
two good suretjes and Mortgage Of the premises,
to secure the purchase money, pay the Costs in
Cash, aud pay for papers
Commissioners Office, .,
Oct 9, 1856. 26 tsd
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EORGIA LOT TER Y

Amthorix"d by Tie Slate Of Geo'yi".
Fort Gaines Academy Lottery!
CLASS 20.
'iNO bc drawn in the City of Atlanta, Georgia,
Il in public, Friday, October 81, 1886,
OH the Havana Plan of single numbers.
Purchasers in buying 10 Whole Ticks (whcn
the numbers end in l. 2, 3, {, 3, &. Z, 8, g. are
guaranteed a Prize of $ $3l0-Ilaives and GUAR
tcrs i'll proportion
SASa'A SWAN 81 CO.. Managers.
PRIZES amounting to S2O4. 600 will be dis
tributed according to the following original
Srhemet
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DI5@oEpEToN.

DISSOLUTION.
HNIE Firm of WIER & MILLER was this
l. day dissolved by mutual consent, the lin
itation "f tho Partnership having expired. The
name of the Firm will be used in the closing up
of the business by either Of lis.
All persons indebted to us by Note or Account,
will please come forward and pay up as soon rs
convenient, rs it is very desirable tliut tho busi-
ness should be closed as early as pos lille.
JOHN a. WIER.
q. McD. MILLER.
August Or, 1856. 10 tt
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and there shall be the hest attention given them
LADIES' DRESS GOODS

and there shall be the hest attention given them.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
Black, Colorcd and Fancy Dress and Apron
Checked M"rnocs aud Bom,nzi,,.s Black Silk
Alpnccas; l'lain, Striped and Fancy Del I.uiurs
Worstrd, Plains and Pop!ins the best, incest
and prctticst tacoes and Gingl,;uls; White
Goods, Emhrodcries, Sc; largo stock Of
Shawls; the finest stock of Ladies'
Cloth Cicaks and Silk Mantillas.
The best stock of Irish Linen; Fine White Linen
iIandkcrc!iiefS, and large assortment of IIo.
sicrN and Fancy Goods, DE.
We will say To The Ladies', that our Stock of
Ladies' Goods will compare with any in this
market
Clothing, Clothing!
n larry" assortment al Mems and Bows Cloth,
ing Il large stock of Fine Shirts with and with,
out Collars; Shirt Collars: Cotton, Mcrino and
SaXony Wool tndcrs'ir,>: Indies and Misses
Caters, Mems Caters, Mems and Bows Boots
aud Shoes. Mcn's and Boys Hats and Gaps, II
good supply ot pcrfunerv, &c.; Mems Silk
Pocket and Neck i!and!:crchicf4.
a 5S~o1Ty.
The finest anI bc$. selection of Watches
Jcw"!ry, Fancy Goods, dc, all guaranteed to
he good.
Also. We have fine stock Of Bleaclici and
Unbcachcd DomcsticS OSnaburgs and Home
srun: large *tucl; of Planters and IIousekecp-
crs' Goods: Doncs.ics, Stripes, Plaids. Cotton
a;.l Wo"Ilcn Linscys, kersevs, Plains, Kentucky
Jeans; Il lar"c stock of
Bonncts, Bonnet Ribbons, &c.
Our customers, friends and the public, will
keep cool and examine our stock of Goods
SI.AGER IL LEVINtlSrON,
Corner "f Washington aud Public Street, next
door I" the Post Office, and opposite the Mar
shall House.
Ahbcville g. H., Oct. |, 1886. Oily
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Hire about Fifteen Negroes,
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, &C.
AT GREENWOOD Ees:EsG.E.

AEE Of the firm Of Davis .t Boozcr has jus,
~ returned from Charleston, bringing i'm
addition to their large stock Of Groceries, any
amount OF every variety OF DRY GOODS worn
ny Ladies or gentlemen. it is said that some
provide for the inner man anl some for the
outer; we intend to provide for both. We are
now opening Il Large Stock Of Plantation Goods,
and Ladies' and Grn,rmciis' Dress Goods to
which we invite the attention OF Citizens. and
especially the Ladies, Of Greenwood and vicinity.
Come one, come ail, we have enough for all.
Grcat excitement produced at the astonishiu.ly
low rates at which they propose to sell.
Just received and are now opening supply of
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LIQUORS.

An Extra Lot, just received from Baltimore.
Also. fine lot of Hats, Caps, Leghorn, &c.
Shoes, Boots, SC.
The above is a few of the many articles we
have on hand, which will be sold low for Cash
We are de: ermined to sell cheaper than the
cheapest If you want bargains, call on
DAVIS g. BOOZER.
Greenwood Depot Oct. 8. 25
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cB The numerous friends df Col. +. j. ROB-
ERlS respectfully announce hind Chndidate
for Sheriff nt tho next election. {.
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ID R u @ . ,

1oways Pills, Spencers Pills Hollands & crm;n
Bttcrs, Gum Cnnphor. Tupiora, Florida Arrow
Root. Cloves, Nutmegs. Mace, Corn Starch
Chrome Yellow, Chrome Green, Ventian Red,
Prussian Blue, Red Lead, Spanish Brown, Ii
Meats foot OIL Linsecd Oil, Train Oil. fine Ap-
pie Vinegar, Extra White Lead in SO lb Kegs,
Shoe Tools, Shoe Lasts. Avis, Handles, X hives
and Hammers Pnns of nuerv nnn,Lnr
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HAHDWA s"

Hinges, Shoves AMI Tongs, Fire Dogs, Ham
mers iiatchets, Augers, Chisrls. Screws, Gimlets.
Hand Saw Files, II sps, Knives aud Forks.
Powder Horns, Flasks. Wool and Cotton Cards,
and Hand Saws
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az A few of the friends Jf G. P..DuPRE
announce him a Candidate for Sheriff at the
ensuing election.
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~ The sfriends Of w. w. GRIFFIN, ro-
'specifully agBoynee him a. as6andidata Il,
sheriff at the ensuing elsntion. n 5 3 ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-03-13
COURT.wEEK,

This is Court-week in York-an announcement
which, it happens, suggests to us nothing beyond
the usual apology for the absence of editorial in
our columns. Whether the business Of the Court
be interesting or dull, the crowd ia always in at
tendance and this of itself is sufficient to make US
forget our ,anctum and its duties. Our readers
will, we know, appreciate the apology, and extend
to US ready acceptance thereof
The return to this Term was unusually large,
and the old business heavy; but Judge GLOVER is
making rapid Roadway, and will doubtless clear
the dockets during the week. We have to indulge
the hope that the very large amount Of indebted
ness, shown by the returns, will open the eyes Of
our people, and induce them to take advantage Of
present remunerative prices and employ the yield
of the coming crop in paying off old scores, (espe-
cialy the printers) and ushering in the dawn Of
s'the good time coming"
As usual, the lawyers from neighboring Dis
tricts are in attendance largely. Among them, we
must note the presence of our friend Col. s. R.
G1sr, from Union, who, wepresume, just now has
IN eye as much to military as to legal expeditions.
he is candidate for the command of the 9th
Brigade, S. C. NJ, and from all we learn will have
the honor of race without q competitor. OF
course, he will be elected and in advance we ven-
ture the prediction that he will prove himself on
efficient and popular officer.
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
THE CARROLL HOUSE, CHESTER.
N. LEWIS, Seerstar.

THE CARROLL HOUSE, CHESTER.
Messrs. Editors Il have found-and suppose
the fact accords with the experience of all-that
the safest way to form right judgment of ones
business habits, or lady's neatness; or especial
ly, her excellences as housewife, is to call un-
expected and at an unusual hour. Thus, few
evenings since, tested the "Carroll House." q
new establshmentjust set in operation in our town
of Chester, near the Railroad Depot.
l had occasion to visit friends who are guests of
Mr.. CARROLL. The hours, of course, few swiftly
by, and not until the bell rang for "supper," did
ascertain the fact that had not kept pace with
them. Of course, we were invited to the table,
and readily accepted the ticket. Now, shall not
use o vulgar phrase by saying that it ''groaned
under its load" that will do for o barbecue; but,
speaking more moderately, was glad to observe
that everything showed abundance, neatness and
good taste. 1t is the secret in setting public
table not only to satisfy the appetite but as we'll to
please the eye.
When it tasks to the utmost my ingenuity to
procure the necessaries of life, it was marvellous
to me how friend CARROLL managed to gather up
such choice abundance. AS for the Coffee that
most delightful of luxuries-pas ii good? Go and
nyu! We're Turk, it should be called "Necta r
of Medina" Our host, in his young days, must
have been Commissary in the army; for that class
excels in matters Of Coffee, Eggs, Chickens, Beef
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For the Yorkville Enquirer.
]. J. MILLS, Secretary.
Rock Hill, March 8, 1856.

YoRKvILLE, March 1856.
L Me.sr, Editors AT q meeting of the members
of the Independent Presbyterian Church, in this
place, the following resolutions were adopted, and
ordered to be published:
Resolved, That it is the duty Of the members Of
this Church to take initiatory steps towards pro-
curing the means to build an enclosure around the
Graveyard; and that oil persons in this commu-
nifty, who feel an interest in the work. be reques-
ted to cooperate with US in our endeayor.
" Resolred, That Committee of three be appoin-
ted, whose duty it shall be to make oil necessary
arrangements with contractors, and superintend
the construction of o brick-wall, four feet in
height, with iron gates and stone posts; and that
the said Committee be charged with the further
duty of procuring whatever subscriptions can be
had, delaying the work until q sufficient sum Of
money has been subscribed to justify the expenses
Of construction.
Re,olped, That in case the amount Of subscrip-
ton will not permit the adoption Of the above
plan, the Committee be authorized to construct o
wall or fence in accordance with their means.
Resolved, That the Committee be authorized to
let the contract to the lowest bidder, and receive
or reject the work as their judgment may dictate.
Resolued, That T. II. SMITH, SrANHopE SADLER,
and j. N. LEWIS, be appointed the Committee as
specified in the second resolr ton.
THOMAS II. SMITH, Chairman
J. N. LEWIS, Secretary.
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public good to be effected, asany other which ever
occurred.
9th. We do not see how my harm can possibly
result from the STEP unless it be true that the whole
Convention will be composed Of blacklegs, met
there for the single purpose ofgrambng for spoilf;
even in such al event, South Carolina might EMU
tie herself to the enriable distinction of sending
honest delegates to set wholesome example in
place where it is alleged they will not bc found
from other directions.
10th. Whether the spolcy" Of nominations be
judicious or otherwise, it is now too late to adopt
any other mode of assertainng public sentiment on
the subject of Presidential electors, and we are
content to take it as we find it, without being res
popsbe for what may be Objectionable in meth
cd which, like all others proceeding from human
hands, must have its imperfection.
Be it, therefore.
RESOLVED, lst. That it is expedient for Marlbo.
ro District to send delegates to the Convention to
be held in Columbia on the first Monday in May
next, for the purpose of providing for the repre-.
sentation Of the State of South Carolina in the
Democratic Convention to be held in Cincinnati
81. That We are in favor of the reelection o.
President Pierce to position which lie has honor.
ed by his manly and independent course.
Sd. That if this should be impracticablc, then
that such person should be selected, whose past
life will be On earnest ofhis being governed by the
purely Democratic principles, Of which the pres
ntincumbent is so honorable and exponent.
4th. That committee of thirteen be appoint
ed to nominate delegates from Marlboro District
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THE COLLEGE.

As an act ofjusticc to Mr.. McCAY, we extract
from the editorial columns of the Carolina Times,
an elaborate defence of the conduct Of that gentle.
man as President of the College
The defence is made with much force and pro-
priety, but we have to regret that it contains nm
intimation of iudiscriminate censure against the
other members of the Faculty. in reference to some
of whom, at least, we know such assertions to be
groundless. This has induced action on the part
of the Faculty. which is made public in the follow
ing announcement by the Carolinian.
"We have learned that the Professors Of tho South
Carolina College, in view of the various rumors
which are in circulation, have addressed COM
munication to the President of the Board Of Trus'
tees requesting full and rigid inquiry into their
course in reference to the causes which may be
supposed to have led to its present condition This
we think, is just, dignifed and manly. They have
appealed to the tribunal to which they are direct
ly responsible, instead of resorting to newspaper
discussion, which might involve painful issues
highly detrimental to the best interests CT the Col
lege."
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A First.Rate Notice.


We find the following ''frst-rate notice" of our
old friend Maj. Donelson in the Washington
Star: So
"He resided here for many years, and is well
remembered, especially on account of General
Jackson's memorable saying, everybody had his
pest for his part if it were not for Donelson, he
should have nothing in the world to trouble him.
The truth is, Donelson was his Monsieur Aalapro-
pos. Being family connection Of his wife, the
General was forced to tolerate him about him, and
to grin and bear with all the philosophy he could
muster, the Escapes and difficulties into which
Donelson was constantly getting him. Donelson's
most remarkable trait is an abiding want Of COM
mon sense, which has prevented him, notyith,
standing the prestige of his relationship to the
wife of Jackson, from having the least political
weight where personally known"
"He rated from the Democratic party because
President Pierce refused to take him and certain
members Of his family for Office, at his own val.
uation. For months before he turned up Know
Nothing, the locofocos of Nashville were cracking
jokes about his lamentations over his failure to
get what he asked of the Administration, and the
undignifed and impotent personal abuse shower.
cd by him at street corners, for the benefits Of
street corner audiences, on the President. His
nomination is worth to the Know Nothing cause
in Tennessee at least clear loss of some 2, SOC
votes: for the mental and political calibre Of Maj
Andrew Jackson Donelson, is well known through.
out portions Of that State"