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The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-07-09
Woman. Woman.
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oh. Woman in our hours ofease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please
When pain and sickness wiring the brow,
A ministering angel thou. - zzt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
SOUTH CAROLINA,

ADBEvILLE DIsTR!cr.-1S EQUITY.
James L. Pratt,
by next friend
William a. Pratt
and others.
PURSUANT to order, I will sell at Public
Cutlery. at Abbeviie Court House, on Sale dav
IN December next, (lst,) the Real Estate of VIM.
Pratt, deceased, situate in Abbevillc District.
and bounded by John Clinkscales, Robert Ellis
and Others, in two Tracts viz:
Tract No. 1-Three Hundred and Thirty.
nine Acres
Tract No. 2-Thrce Hundred and seren.
teen Acres.
TERMs.-A credit Of twelve months with
interest from the day Of snIe. Purchasers to
give Bonds with al least two good surcties
and mortgage ofprenses to secure thepurchsse
money pay the eostsin cash, and pay for pupcrs
WIN. ii. PARKER, G. f. 4. ID.
Commissioners Office,
Oct 2s. 1856. 2s ids
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Advertisements.

Mr. John Gray, of the firm of Chambers &
Marshall appears this week in an advertise
snent of n large and choice stock of Goods
just received at the Corner Store, Granite
Range. The least our readers Gun do will be to
give him call. and We rely upon Mr. Gray's
politeness and tact to satisfy all tastes.
Messrs. Slayer & Levingston, at the opposite
corner. have been for some time past areceivinc
daily supplies, and are now prepared to exhibit
m extensive and varied selection in the de.
Partments of the useful and ornamental.
We would direct attention to the advertise.
ment OF the election of Superintendent and
Teacher of the Lethe School to the Scaled
Proposals Of John G. Wilson, Intendant: to
the advertisement of John Davis, Admir- of Sa.
rah Pace, decd; of John Wincey, Engine Re
pairer; and various advertisements BY the
Commissioner and Ordinary.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Public Notice.

4 SUPERINTENDENT and Teacher of
IA the LEIyfE SCHOOL, in this District,
Will be elected on the 18th day of November
next, by the Trustees. The Salary of the Su.
pcrintcn,lant is $500 per nnnunl and him
self and family, if his family is small, are pro-
vidcd with boarding and lodging. For further
particulars on this point, apply to the Secre-
tary. His duties are to Suprrntend, Manage,
and Govern the Pupils and Farm, in accord.
ance with such directions rs he may, from time
to time, receive from the Trustees. The Sala-
ry Of the Teacher is $3.50 90 per annun,, and
he is provided with boarding and lodging nt
the School. lie is to perform the usual duties
of n Sch""nnstcr, according to the instruc.
ton he may, from time 10 time, receive from
the Trustees.
Applications for either Of the above Offices
stating particularly. the number and ngcs of
the children Of the applicants for the Office of
superintendent must he handed to the Sccre-
tnry ut Abbcville, previous to the day Of cleo
ton. TlllS. THOMSON, Scc'ry.
Oct. 81 1856. 26.4t
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31

Extract of letter received from Rev. b. C.
Thomas, Tavoy:
Aezsrs. p. Davis L. Son-Dear Sirs: The
Karens here, have become acquainted with
your medicine, and their demand for it is to
me very surprising. have now by me orders
for more than fifty bottles I therefore wish
you to send me a quantity. and will pay yor
through the Treasurer of the Missionary Un-
ion.-There is no medicine which stands 80
high in the estimation of the Karens of these
provinces as your Pain Killer, and I feel will
ling to CRAFTY them, as entertain very high
opinion of its worth.
Nessra Perry Davis d Son II find it nec-
essary to address you again. as my most san
guine expectations have been more than real
lied. The call for your valuable medicine is
increasing 90 very rapidly that foar l shall
soon be unable to keep pace with it My OBJ
ject in writing now is to beg that on receipt of
this you will kindly despatch another batch as
ordered in my letter of June last hope I
will not be entirely opt before your last ship
ment reaches me, of which, however, have
not heard from you.
Yours sincerely J. I. CARRAU, Calcutta.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Citation

BY WILLIAM HILL, ESQ, Ordinar of Abbc-
Vile District:
"HEREAS, Henry Beard and Elizabeth B.
W Nichols have applied to ME for Letter
of Administration on all and singular the goods
and chattels, hts and credits of Maj T6on IA
Nichols late of the District aforesaid, deceased $:
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish.
all and singular the kindred and creditors Of,
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at
our next Ordinnry's Court for the said District
to be holden at Abbeville Court House, on the
seventeenth day Of November next, to. show
cause. if any, why the said adminsffah
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this twenty.
ninth day OF October, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty
six, and in the eighty .fIst year Of Amer-
can independence.
& W.. HILL. o. Il. d.
Sept. 26, 1856. ~ 2t
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SOUTH CAROLINA,

ABBEvILLE D1sTRICT.-IN EQUITY.
Ruth II. Boyd,
rs. Bill for Partition
VIM. A. Boyd and others
pURsUANT to order, will sell at Pnblic
l. Outcry. on the 25th day of November
next. at the residence Of John I. BOYD, deceas
ed; all the Real Estate Of snid deceased, CON
tanning about
THIRTEEN HUNDRED ACRES,
bounded,by lands of Hon. D. L. Wardlaw, B
NJ. Cheathum and others in three Tracts.
Plats of said Tracts to be made aud exhib
tied on the day of sale, and the sale to be made
by said Plats.
TERMs.-A credit of one and two wears
with interest from day of sale. Purchasers tC
give Bonds with at least two good sureties t.
secure the purchased money, pay the costs in
eash, and pay for papers.
WM. II. PARKER, C. E A. D.
= Commissioners Office,
Oct. 49, 1856. 2e
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
4 L the residence Of SARAH PACE, late
y AhbeviIlc drccased, will, on the

4 L the residence Of SARAH PACE, late o
~ AhbcviIlc deceased. I will, on the
22d Day of November next,
Rent that Valuable, and well known Planta
ton Of said Sarah Pncc deceased, for the Term
of one year. Said Plantation lies on Long Cane
Creek. on the Cokeshury road, six miles East
Of Abbcvile Court House On the Premises
are One Good Dwelling House and n Gin
House with other convenient Out Houses. II
will be divided into Two or more Lots to make
it convenient to any and all that wish to Rent
ALSO
will hire some Valuable NEGROES to W ork
on Plantation-Mcn and Women. The Men
are we'll trained and cannot be cxcelled on a
farm-good workers and some good managers
farm.
Notes with satisfactory Securities will be re.
guired in each and evory case, as respected the
Hipers and Renters.
JOHN DAVIS, Admir-.
Oct 81, 1856. 2s-3t
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
SOUTH CAROLINA,

ADBEvILLE DIsTRIcT.-IN EQUITY.
William W. IIille
Us. Bill for Partition
Elizabeth Foster, Sarah of slavea
B. Jones and othera
DURSUANT to order, will sell at Public
l. Outcry, at the residence of Mrs. Sarah
B. Jones in this District, on the Toenty.,fra day
of Noren6er next,
Thirteen or more Likely Negroes, viz
Sam, DelPhy. Kitty, Caroline, Sam, Tom, Nose,
Kitty, JakssAnn, Mary, George, Harriet and
increase Msany. ~ -
TERns.-7-A credit of ,.twelvss months, with
interest from the day Of sale, Purchasers 10
and mortgages to secure the purchase money,
pdg the costs in cash, and pay for papers
VIM H.. PARKER, G. E. A. D..
Commissioners Office,
Oct %, 1856. 2s tds
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
The Masonic Female College.

A friend promised to furnish us an account
Of the late Examination and Exhibition of
this Institution; but has failed to do so-from
difiidcnce Of his own ability We presume to
do justice to the occasion. The address of the
President F. a. Conner W. learn was admirable.
and the performances Of the young Ladies,
highly crcditaLle and encouraging Business
engagements prevented the attendance Of the
Hon. L. II. keitt, the anniversary orator.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Items OF Nems>

FoREicS.-Adviees by tic Arebia show OH
advance in cotton from l-lG to Of penny.
The stringcncy of the money market contin.
ucd, owing to the demand for specie by the
Bank Of France. The Congress for the settle
ment of the difficulties between. Russia and the
allies, will assemble forthwith in Paris.
PESSsYLvANA.-In spite of nll protcstations
to the contrary, the Fillmore party have forped
n fnsion with the Frcmonters Two tickets
arc run having the names of tweuty-six elcc-
tors i'll common; and headed kv Fremont and
Fillmore respectively as the twenty-sevcnth.
The party having the majority of votes will
carry the united strength of both.
KASsAs.-Ciov. Gary writes under date of
the 10th, shat peace md quiet are restored to
Kansas armed bands have been dispersed.
NicAuAGUA.-Gen. Walker has gained two
signal battles at Massaya and Granada. Enc
my's loss 100 men, Walkers ls killed, as
wounded.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
The Commercial Convention

ihe Southern Convention which was held in
aichmond, IN February last, adjourned to meet
an Savannah on the 9Th December next. The
Hon. j. d. DeBow of the Census Burcau tho
Chairman Of Committee appointed under q
resolution OF the Convention, has published an
aodfess 10 the Southern people, setting forth
'he OBJECTS OF the Convention, and calling upon
she executives OF the several States Mayors
OF cities Boards of Trade: Agricultural, as
sociations, DC; to appoint full delegations
with the assurance that ample arrangements
will be made for their Accommodations Tho
address sets forth the fact, that the products OF
Inc South, form four-ifths Of the Commerce Of
Inc nation; ; and one-half of that trade which
mas gwen Great Britain the CommerciaI co,.
1roA OF the world; and that it is high time TINT
the South should avail herself Of these rcsopr.
ces; should learn her condition and necess;.
Ties should consolidate public sentiment
should extend her railroads. enlarge her com
"efee and foster her agriculture, arts and
manuiactures' 1t urges the propriety of re-
ssr'etng our domestic trade to those who arc
friendly to our institutions and the uo,;cv NJ
establishing direct line of steamers to Eu
rope 1t enforces the necessity of taking com
mon counsel 10 protect the institution of ALA
very; 70 establish and to foster our own school;
and colleges; and 70 encourage home publ
cationa Such are indicated as the great oh
isets Of the Convention. We trust that ever,
leading avocation among us will be fully repre
sentea ; assured that whilst the Convent;o,
must advance the material prosperity of tn,
country, It willequally contribute to the NOR.
'anion and strength Of the South. The Exe.n
tivss are meeting In council; let the peopl
Jsllew their sxanpls,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
NOTICE..

CEALED Proposals will bc received bv tho
~ Town Council, of Abbcvile, until the
22d November next,
for the Working and Keeping the Public Roads
within the Incorporate limits OF said Town,
for the Term of Three Years, beginning the
lith September, 1856, and ending the 18th
September, 1859.
The Road will be required to be put and
kept in Complete Order, thrown up in the Cen
tre and also Dtchcl on each side, wherever the
Council may direct Payments will he made
scmi-annually, and Contractors will he rcqur-
cd to give Bond and Security for the faithful
prformance of their Contracts
Bidders will specify at what sum they pro.
pose to undertake cacl, particular Road.
Information wanted IA to the distance to be
Worked IN each Road. can he hnd from any
member Of the present Council.
J. &. WILSON,
Oct. 90, 1856. 28.2tl Intcndant
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
MARKETS.

has been quite dull during the past week
and there has been but n limited supply Of the
article. We quote 10 to ii cents as extremes.
COLUMBIA. Oct. 2s-Salcs during the last
nine days, Of 2l03 bulcs, Mt prices ranging
from los to 1T cents. Demand good and
prices tending upward.
CHARLESTON, Oct. a7.-Snlcs of over
$500 bales ut from lOI to l2c
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Iawsons Tin Ware and Stove Empo
rum.

Mr.. H. ". Lawson, go well known to our
business community, desires to say that he is
about receiving large lot OF stoves of every
variety of style and pr ice; and that having
purchased the whole interest in the building
where he is located, he intends 10 enlarge his
business, and promptly furnish any thing in
his line at fair prices. Advertisement next
week,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
The Fair of the State Agricultural Societ,

The first annual fair of this society will
commence in Columbia OH the l1,h of Novcm.
Der next The different rail roads will carry,
free of charge, all stock intended for exhibition.
For persons attending one fare only will be
charged. The citizens Of tile State are all
earnestly solicited to send up articles of stock
Tor exhibition. 1t is n State affair, and the
citizens should take nn active part in the trans.
action OF the society. Besides, by the annual
appropriations of the Legislature, the citizens
OF the State have al interest in the society and
IT'S fairs to the amount Of few thousand. and
we know no better plan, says the .Nc,r5crry MIR
'or to get value received than to go to Columbia
and look it out, or compete for some of the
thousand and one premiums offered.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Our Town Council and the Taxing Powe,

Our Town Council and the Taxing Power
We have been requested to state that Pub
lie Meeting of the citizens Of the Village will
be held in the Court House, on Saturday, the
sth prox., t" consider the propricty of mcmori
alizing the Legislature for an amendment OF
our Charter, so US to confer upon the Council
the powerof assessing n tax upon town prop-
erty. At our last municipal election a peti.
tion for that purpose was signed by the mnjori
ty Of our citizens, bnt as objections were urged
by some to the measure, it has been thought
proper 10 have a full discussion Of its policy.
We Mt first had some hesitation in signing n
petition for the increase of taxes to be levied
upon the property of others; but moments
reflection, convinced us, that equality of taxa
tion was IL subject in which we arc all interest
ed. According TO the maxim that "he who ex.
periences n benefit, should also share the bur
dcn," every one should contribute in proper
ton to the privileges enjoyed and interests pro-
tected The owner of real estate, of ncrcllun
die, and vehicles DC, should certainly pay
more, than one who has merely transient
domicil. sufficient guarantee against the
abuse Of the power is found in the fact, that the
Council are all property holders.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31

Hoas.-We. hear of no improvement
whatever in hogs, says the Louisville Cou.
rier, for the approaching packing season.
The farmers generally are pretty firm, hav-
ing good store of old corn on hand. and
asking five cents gross for their hogs for
early delivery. This is equal to about siz
and one-half cents net at the packing houses,
while buyers are offering six cents net with
no sales reported.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Comfort for the Aged.

The Montreal Transcript, speaking Of Wis
tar's Baisan Of Wild Cherry June 10, says
1--WE believe it to recognized as useful medi-
cine by medical men, and we can state, with
perfect truth and sincerity, that in one case
with which we are more particularly acquainted
that of an old gentleman, Mt least eighty
years of age, residing few miles from this city,
and who is troubled at times with an asthmat-
ical complaint-the most decided relief is OBJ
tanned whenever he makes use Of the basam !;
this, at the advanced period of life which he
has arrived, may be considered an unanswera-
BILE proof of its virtues"
Look out for limitations.
None genuine unless signed l. BurTs on the
wrapper
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Election.

TNIlERE will he n meeting of the 4BBE-
l. FILLE SCHOOL 1SSOCIi 1ION,
held Mt the Marshall House. on
Friday Evening, the 31st inst, at 7
O'Clock, =. M-The Members are most earn
cstly requested to be- pnurtnal in their attend
anc", as business Of Importance will be before
the meeting. j. J. WARDLAW, Scc'rv.
Abbevilc Oct. 81, 1856. 26.lt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
CONSHGN EES.

The following persons have freight in the
Depot at Abbcvilc:-
J Cunningham James W Perrin, r IL Ward
law Il Son, II 5 Kerr, Livingston, A Giles
Slayer Il Lcvingston, D Jordan, Britt 4
Brother.
D l. SONDLEY Ao't
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31

Most of the popular Tonic MediciIes
contain more or less Alcoholic Stimulants,
which prevents their general use. The
oxygeDated' Bitters being entirely free from
every intoxicating quality, give healthy
tone to the digestive system.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Abbeville School Association

A general attendance Of the members Of
thi. Association, is earnestly requested, at the
Marshall House, this evening, I O clock, T. NJ.
The election Of officers and Female Teacher
for the ensuing year, will before the
meeting.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
NOTICE.

TOliN WINCEY, Esq. will be happy to
- attend to
OVER HAULING OF ENGINES
or Mill Works. in the Vicinity of Abbevillc
and the surrounding country.
Applicants will please apply to John En-
right. Abbrvill", or Vim. I.cbby, Charleston
5. &. JOHN WlNCEY.
Oct. 81, 1856. a6-ly.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
The Slavery Question.

Under the above title. will be found, on our
first page an impressive article from an able
correspondent, to whom. we trust that We shall
owe many similar obligations.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
Religious Notice.

Public worship will be held at upper Long
Cane Church, on Friday and the succeeding
days. and in the Village ut night.
Seats are freely offered to all who may desire
70 attend.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31
ABBEVILLE Q. H.
Wanted,

An intelligent md active hoy, between six.
teen aud eighteen years old, to serve as an
apprentice to the printers business.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-31

"uo nc'ct tiouoio tucuIScIScS dOOuI any
thing, and glide so smoothly down the
stream of life, that not a ripple is left to
mark their track. And yet see the Celtic
recklessness Of the man when his feelings
were aroused. Stepping forward as the
voluntary champion of the good name
of his brother, he'indited sort of whole
sale challenge. peremptorily demanding OF
both editors of the Mercury an immediate
retraction, or immediate satisfaction. Taber
replied as baughtily, and accepted the chal,
lenge. They met at the race course on
Monday afternoon"
The occasion affords n fit opportunity for an
expression Of opinion upon the policy, and eth.
ics of duelling:
"This duello code is marked feature oi
Southern Society, aud has always been in
vogue among races characterized by strong
sensibities and excitability of temper. It
is not my business here to enter into a
disquisition of the ethics of il, but can
not refrain from expressing the opinion
that it 10 very absurd manner of settling
quarrels. Something, Il it true, may be
said 10 its favor. But what of tliatq do
not doubt that something might be said 10
favor Of the devil, and am thoroughly
convinced there never wasa bad thing in
existence 10 regard to which something
good. or tending to good, might not be
advanced. lean readily conceive of cir.
cumstaness in which one man would be
not only justified, but bound to kill another
but no strength Of fancy could devise cir.
csnssaness uadsr which the obligation te
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-28
Marriages OF Slaves.

From the Charleston 6. CO. Courier, Jan. 24.l
standing topic OF argument sgainst sayery With
arguments the assertion that It virtually ignores
dsregares the marital tie Admitting me utmost posi-
BILE force In the argument 1t could be met BIZ counter
statements against any form and mode Of labor TOR the
separation Of husband wife is incident to
the hreling white and black, NO ess than to the
We could appea also TO The experience of ali southern
observers IN proof that shareholders aud planners
the marital relations Of slaves and that difficulty
Ia foupo in educating and training the slaves themselves
10 regard II than IN protecting it when established on
good basis We introduce the matter however only
mention fact lately brought to notice wnchspe.ks
more than any assertions could as to the relstve attach
ments OF the negroes
The TO which refer s briefly, a voluntary and
mutual dissolution and rupture Of q marriage OF fifty
years happy and agreeable duration between slaves and
this by the consent Of both parties each preferrng
to sever this relation rather than to leave the masters
amy, although the option was left to each and ether
as fs most g. Morally he The circumstances
these:-The wife , old and q maman Of
family migrating Florida, and had for years lived In
heen possible had she been free actually vif
ualy On the closing If estate by sale for division
under laws, abe necessarily offered for SALE and
was purchased by the ron OF the mistress, to whom
hSo be- sn3 favorite maid This gentleman, who
hso often in his boyish days received at her hands the
rod, which the King recommends sovereign soe-
&c for IN. foolish ness OF childhood very nstaraiy and
Enthusiastically offered her freedom, far 1t
could be done, ard her the choice of three resi-
fences for e and NJ he time promised ample and
abupcant comforts. To his prise her was.
No, masss, goes vid you to the new country He
lo her OF her huhpanc ano agan asked her TO choose
nominal master and protector the nega oorh ood and
Of these places offered TO her the plantation on
Which her husband lived.
She persisted that Der first choice was to follow her
master when he immediately resolved to purchase her
husband, whose equally anxious to protect
and the tai tie OF veteran Thu bar
gain settled between the masters both slaves
olo have worth any consideration unde
any other system but the permanent tie Of slavery: bu
Nd unexpected difficulty occurred The husband stouty
refused 70 leave his masters family protested that
deeply long he had loved his wife, he could not
leave his home to follow her.
State The naked proposition that husband and wife
of such age and qualities had been separates, and abo
onism would at find matter for tear moving houi
es Yet here is one plain case Of very late
In which such separAion against the desires
ard intention Of two savehoders the alternative
choice OF two slaves.
white marriages have been cruelty and miseraby severed
by California m!RrRtonS