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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

"o have pleasure in saying that vcr,
encouraging beginning has been made to-
wards the establishing of a Temperance or
gan'zat'on in our village. The particular.
may be learned by reference to the rcpor,
OF the meeting ON Monday night, in anoth.
or column.
1t viii be seen that public meeting is
10 De held in the courthouse on the nigh,
OF tho 27th instant, Crucsday ncxt.) to which
all are invited. Rev. Mcssrs. Johnson and
Durant will deliver addresses.
We shall have more to say on the sub
ject at another time.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
Wistar's gsH;s:,i,, of wild Cherry,

1he GrtW H'7""!v .lor Consumption and all
"fh'r hi*f@s>S Of tic Palmoaary Orqans
lii" GREATER the value of any discovery, tho
higher it is held in the c-t.cm Of the public,
and :" much in proportion is that public liable
to be imposed upon by the spurious limitations
OF ignorant. designing aud dishonest men
Now that this preparation is we'll known to
be n more certain cnrc for incpient Consump.
ton Asthma. Liver Complaint Coughs Bron-
"hitiS. and all similar affcc tonR, than any 9TH
er remedy Known, there are found those so viii
'ainous!v wicked a. to concoct a spurious, and
perhaps " poisonous mixture and try to palm
II 81 ~ the genuine Bal,am
lhiS !, To caution .lcalvrs mud the public
generally against purchasing any other than
That having the written signature of l. BUTTS
OIL the wrapper.
Prepared only hy SETIl ". FUWlE & CO.,
E"'t"li. Mass, to whom nll orders should h.
addressed, and for SALE, by their agents
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
What Saw YEP

Tho article copied from the Edgefield
-aapert'ser, IN reference to the late convcn-
ton OF Democrats in Columbia, speaks our
sentiments, and we believe those of the
convention party generally. In spirit of
moderation towards those who disagree will,
them, and satisfied with the triumph they
have already achieved, they arc willing, if
let alone, to rest the question and leave the
future TO decide as TO the wisdom of their
action. Firm in their convictions of bav-
ing acted wisely, and that the results Of
their action in strengthening the only party
OF tho Constitution, and adding to tho
influence OF South Carolina among the
southern States, will be their best and most
quiet defence, they would not drag their op-
ponents before the bar Of public judgment
70 ask a bull of accommodation against
them. But they will not be dragged there
themselves aud stand with closed ips. If
arra'gned on appeal, they will surely yindi.
cate their cause.
Spasmodic efforts, hero and there. aro
being made to raise counter convention
Ito do what' Why, to nominate Frank.
Ain Pierce, and to read out of the State
Rights party Of South Carolina those who
dared to nominate him before they did and
in the only way in which nomination by
this State can possibly be of any value to
him. Bot that mountain will scarcely con.
ce've, much less bring forth even mouse
We speak for ourselves. We deprecate
unnecessary divisions in our State, but we
deprecate also the timidity that yields i,e
convictions of duty to fears Of distraction
We desire no further discussion of the sub
ject uow--no issue in the coming elections
We are willing for truce till the Demo
cratic party shall again have opportunity tc
prove its devotion to the Constitution rs j,
has with Pierco at its head, or its treache
ry; but it must be a truce in good faith
II the Democracy again proves true, and
again successful, the anti Contivention party
now will he part Of the Convention party
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
FOR TIE iSDii.SIEST TEES-.

1leSSrs. E1itors Inasnuch as editor.
are supposed to know everything, can YOU
tell why it is that We have but one candi
date for the Legislature in the Saluda Reg.
imcnt, when they are as 'thick as leaves in
aIamtrosa' in some portions of tic Dis
trict! do no. think that it results from =
want OF qualifications, nor from the sup
posed fac, that wc have no aspirants for po-
l't'cai celebrity. My own motion" is that,
it proceeds from an excess of modesly--:,
quality which, by-'hehyc, is not generally
appreciated in this fist age In this con-
nec''on allow me to suggest the name Of
Capt. J. \. CocnnAH,a gentleman in every
way qualified to represent the District in
the Legislature.
l.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

We arc really pleased to learn that the
new literary and religious monthly lately cs-
tablished ut EdgeGcld G.. II. is advancing
rapidly on in its career OF usefulness. 1t
deserves it. There is 70 visitor to our Of.
ice whose presence is more welcome than
that Of the .Soufhern Light. Rev. +. l..
Whatle,y, is editor, and the gentlcmanlv
Proprictors Of the Edgefcld -idrertiscr arc
the publishers. Price $500 per year.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

The May number Of the Farmer and
Planter has been received, and rs always.
with n cordial welcome. 1t is really an en-
ce''ent agricultural journal, and we hope
may long live to do good service in the
cause which its accomplished editor has Ia,
bored so long and faithfully to promote.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

HE DrfIi.lNG LAW OF Nonru CAro.
LSA.--Thc Revised Code Of Nn,th Caro-.
lima declares that if Il Poison fight ,lncl
AMI either .! '!:e parties Shall le killed. the
survivor on conviction shall suffer death, and
the al!cis ANA ;hc,tnrs shall l.. considered
accessories before the fact If 10 death
shall cnsne all parties shall he deemed guilty
%! ms,l"n"anor, an; on conviction b. pun
:shc' accordingly. and moreover he ineligible
TO any Office in the State.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

IAsEpglish papers tell Of a man recent
lyssed, who, in 1907, when lie was
thirty, went one bright morning to the
church to be married His affianced came
mother father having an invincible re,
pugnanee to Mr.. VIM. Sharpe as son-in-
law. The mortified groom went home, un.
dressed, got into bed, pulled the blankets
over his head, and for forty-nine years Oh.
stlInately refused to get up, and clothc him.
self, and 60 to work.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
MARKETS.

ABBEVILLE, May 22.-CorroS.-The guam
tity offered during the past week was small,
and prices have rather declined. A fino arti.
Gle is worth 10 ccnts-FLouR-Extra brands
s4.oO 4.50 per 100 lbs.-CoHS, 65 to rs cents
per bushel.-BAcos, hog round, l24 cents.
COLUMBIA. May 2l.-vcry little doing in
cotton, but no material change in prices We
quote 81 n 10 ccDts
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

FLORIDA RAILRoAns.--The House Of Rep.
re>rn'a''v". has p:.>sc'l ,i.c Till from the
Senate, arprop,ia!ing a little over Il milion
acres ct public lands i'll that State, for tho
construction Of three railroads: one from
pen~ac"ia to Montgomery, (Ala.;} one from
frrnandina, at the mouth Of ST. MarvE
E'v"r, to Tampa, with a branch to C",!ar
kcvi; and one from Pensacola to Jacksou-
vi!l". These roads exceed six hundred miles
III the aggregate.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
'EH H E-R~
Of the Sou I IN II Ri IN is
DRAGONS!

INlE Commilte" appointed to make arrange
Il ments for theTILTo ofthe Southern Rights
Dragons. beg leave to report in part
Ihnt the Tilt will take place on Friday, the
3oh inst at II o'clock NJ, nt Mr.. JAMES NOR
WOODS Old Field, near the village.
The Judges of the occasion will be Capt Jas.
NJ. Perrin, Maj. Robt. a. Fair and Capt. J. W.
Livingston.
Tn" Public generally, and the Ladies partic.
ularly. are respectfully invited to attend
LIEUT.. PERRIN,
Chm Committee of Arrangements.
Abheville. May 81, 1855 ct
The Committee will report regulations
on the day of the Tilt.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

PRACTICAL AMALGAMArron.-Th lib
erty allowed under the laws OF Massachusetts
for intermarriagcs between the white and
black races is but rarely taken advantage
OF in Boston. A few days since coIored
man of twenty-eight yeaIs, born in Norfolk
Virginia, was married to a. white pirl NJ
nineteen years.--Formerly such marriages
were forbidden by law there, but the prohi-
ton bad no practical effect.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

TIE WHEAr CKor N THE WEsr.--A
gentleman who has recently Travelled
through portion Of The West. states that
the WHEAT crop looks We'll everywhere on the
route. Another, who arrived at Rncles.cr.
from western trip. states that in Ohio tho
crop is exceedingly promising, aud unless
some disaster occurs, a very large crop is
expected, and prices must fall. In the
G"nesee country the prospect is very good
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
FOR THE ISDEvENpESI ..rEs.. !
&. G. HrcKErT, Sec.

Acrostic.
NJ ay all the joys Of earth combined,
In crystal torrents swec;iy flow
]. rsscning each sorrow pf your mind
Di~pelling every threatening woe.
X elncnsbcr that religion n.;lst
L Exalt the soul. and purify:
ID oubIny the bliss Of those that trust
c onfidcntlv in Him on high.
ii Happiness all comes from above,
fnrarlinY peace to rich and poor
]. ong may YOU drink that stream Of love
ID esigncd for christian here below,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
Godcys Lady's Book, for June, is cuua

iodey's Lady,s Book, for June, is equal
10 an? former number, i'll all respects. No
lady who aims to keep up with the times
and the fashions, (and we believe they all
like to keep up with the fashions,) can pos
s'oiv get along without this magazine She
must either take it or Jorrow it. The last
and best fashion is to take it.
Send l.. a. Cooley, Philadelphia, $500
and get the Lady's Book or the same
amount to us and get it and the Press
both.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

The New Jersey Democratic State Con
vcntl"n have appointed delegates to the
Cincinnati Convention with instructions to
vote for Mr.. buchanan !; dcnouncing Know
Nothngism endorsing the national adj
mnls,ralion and the principles Of the Kan.
sas and Nebraska act.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

WoRTiIr OF NorE.-The fact that dis
eascd lungs, even in tho middle and latter
stages of Consumption, have been cured, in
repeated instances, by Wistar's Balsam of
Wild Cherry, can be suLstantiatcd by the
strongest proof. TIT
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

CKops IN MissIssIrr1.-Thc Port Glib
son Herald says there has been an album
dHl:cc nt rain i'll that section OF country
this season, and the growing cotton and
corn are looking well, mitch better than
last year at this time. Tie prospect is now
good for IN abundant harvest.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

TERRIBLE FREsHET IN TENNEssEE-The
Tennessee papers report destructive freshcts
in that State. In Giles county, hogs cattle
and sheep were drowned, bridges carried
away, and much other damage done. One
farmer lost 200 head of sheep. At Leba-
non the town WINS overflowcd, and many
families driven from their houses to seek
shelter elsewhere.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

Among our advertisements we observe
is one Of Marble Yard recently established
IN our village. This is a most valuable i'm
provemcnt, and we hope Mcssrs. Leavrll &
Chalmers will be ahundant!y rewarded for
giving it 10 US.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

While cxcavatin. recently for the cellar
:"i a new building in Burlington, Iowa, the
w"rkmcn broke into an archcA vault. six
t'et deep and ten feet square, in which they
found eight human skeletons, each Of which
was a little over eight lect long. The walls
OF the vault We're about II inches thick,
well laid up with cement or indcstructiL!,
mortar
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
ABBEVILLE @. H.

Hons. \. =. Butler and \. G.. Brown. If
the U. 5. Senate, will please accept thanks
due them for favors recently received Ly rs.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

y marriage took place short time since,
in New Orleans, La. ut I o'clock in the
evening, but the bride WAS taken suddenly
III, and died at 0 o'clock, so that the same
paper that chroniclcd her nuptials also pub
liShcd her deccasc.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

The State Democratic Convention of Ma
ryland on "Wednesday by large majority
expressed its preference in favor Of Mr..
Buchanan rs the Democratic candidate for
the Presidency.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

The Ncwberry Mirror regrets to learn
that Col. Brooks is at present laborng un-
der feeble health. His physicians advise
him 10 abandon Washington for a willie.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
The Attention

! + Those imtlrbtc'l to the subscriber, prcvi,
i "''s I" The first of this year. by Note or
-t"connt, will save trouble and cost by 3ayine
up at once and thnsc who have running &C
counts ON th'a years business must also make
payment. | ain obliged to have money u
meet the demands against ne. and intend to.
have it. H. e KERR.
Abhcvil!r. May 20, 1856 3 3t
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

Two FAcEs.-We see posted up, says
the Columbus Enquirer, hand bill, to the
effect that negro with double face may
be seen at Temperance Hall for fifty cents n
sight. This may he something of curl
osity; but when so many white men, with
more faces than one, can be seen any day
in the streets gratis and without price, It
would seem to be useless waste of small
change to pay to sec negro Of like facial
deformity.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
0METHING NEW!
.5aarbae Ward ira AbbeviIIe.
lEAVEjI q, cHAI MFRS

WuUl.D Respectfully inform the citizens
w of Abbcvile and adjoining Districts
that they have opened a Yard in this place, for
the purpose of carrying on the
MARBLE BUSINESS,
i'll all its branches. They arc prepared to fur.
nish, at short notice, anything in their line
C"nti.!snt Of their ability to please, they re-
spcctfully solicit orders.
They will be found on Washington Street. IN
the house ormcrly occupied by ". NJ. IIughcy
rs n Grocery Store.
Abbevile G. H., May 81, 1856 8 1t
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

CO The friend Of EDWARD NOBLE E.o
ah''"'"" hiin ~ 4 'nn'.id"tc for reelection
t" til" Legislature at the ensuing election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

III HE friends Of JAMES y. NORWOOD;
ESQ., respectfully announce him as Il Candidate
|" represent this district in the mex. Legislature
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23
Methodist General Conference.

On the 18th day of the session. some no.
ti'l"ns cn the subject of slavery were prc.
scented. hut there is said to be Il great fnl.
ing oft III the agitation Of this perplcxinu
subject. When the Western Virmnia and
Arkansas Conferences were called. the dele.
gates announced, much to the amusement
ct portion of the members. that these con
i"rrnccs asked for no change whatever, but
| were satisfied with the Church as it is, and
only wished To- he let alone.
lhc address represented the Church ms
hcing blessed with considerable PROSPERITY,
and numbering. 1T the close Of 1856, no
less than 2,4oS travelling preachers. G,GlO
local preachers. and I99,53l m"mtmrs and
Proba;i"ncrS. This is net increase of
9H8 travelling preachers. 9lO local preach.
rrs, and 77,G27 members and proLa,ioucrs
in the last four wears.
The book agents at New York presented
their report. The total amount Of sales of
books during the past four years has been
Sl,oOn,I54 IL, being an increase over the
rrredlng four years Of $3G7.513 40. or
over 53 per cent. The agents have issued
during the four years. in publications. Of all
Kinds, l4.755.62G volumes, hring an aver
age OF 1926 per day for three hundred
working days per wear. The amount paid
t"'lie Church S"ut!, for her portion is E;i3 :
Gis 81, with expenses Of ihc suit, &o,oG3
leaves the nominal capital in 1893, SI39,,
19s 80. The profits for the last four years
arc about Sl91 900, or about | per cent.
since the division of proi"rty with the
Church South.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

E1s lhe friends of II. y. JONES, ESQ, re-.
srect'Uil; ann"nmc" him as n Candidate for
HE Legislature: At the ensuing election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

Sr. LOUIS, May l3.-Adviccs from Kan
sas state that Governor Robinson attempted
to leave Lawrence on the plea that indict-
ments had been found against him, but the
people compelled him to remain. War
rants had been issued for the arrest Of
Recder, but he had dcficd any one to take
him. The sheriff would probably return
with the United States Dragons to effect
his capture. Judge Leconptc had directed
bills to be found against all parties concern
ed in the Topeka Convention, but no bills
had yet been found Carolinian.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

10000 Lbs. Beeswax Wanted.
THE Subscriber will pay the highest price
Il i'll Trade for Ten thousand Pounds Of
becs~aS Fl. 8. KERR,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

..T The friends If j. i. VANCE F.o r..
Slrciini'y announce him a. Candidat. for tn.
Legislature at the ensuing election
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

DisAsTRors MoHTu.--The month inst
expired will long bc memorable for its dis
aslrouS cortlagratiunS. So far as We have
information, there occurred during this pc
Rod ,hirtytwo fires where the loss exceeded
$4,000 i'll each instance. UEr!c,n Of which
originated in manufacturing Establishments J
and the aggregate loss resulting reaches the
enormous amount Of 81 ST. 900 4 fire
ut o'alrna destroyed property to The vain"
of s3ooooO; one 1T Baltimore, Sl15,COO :;
one at Philadelphia, 35o.O0r; one ut EoS.
ton, 100000; aid one a. Nashville, Tr,-
neSSce, S2Gu,000. In addition, destructive
rontlagr;slions have swept through, tho for
rs's OF Nirginia, i..lc'in@ serious losses.
10 this may be added The loss by fire in
lhiladclphia on Wednesday. the l:;>t night
OF the month, which MAS over 100000.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

sdr. Editor: ". take the privilege Of
ANNOUNCING, M,:. K. A. GRIFFIN, without con.
s"lt'ng him. mS n candidate for the Legislature
at the next election. MANY FRIESI'
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

An exchange paper, the editor of which,
no doubt, lately ''set up with widow
goes off thus:
"For the other half Of courting match
there is nothing like an interesting widow
There is as much difference between court
ing a damsel and an attractive widow, AS
there is between ciphering in addition and
double rule Of three. Courting girl is
like eating fruit, all very nice as far as it
extends, but doing the aniab!c to blue-cvel
bercavcd one i'll black Grape, comes under
the heal Of prescrves--rich, pungcnt, svr,
upy. For delicious courting, We repeat,
give us Il live 'wil,lcr.'"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

HE GHowIHG WHEAT ('Rur.--Wc have
advlccs from a'l parts Of the Western
States, including kentucky, Tennessee, Mis-
SOM: Illinois. Indiana, Ohio. Michigan,
Iowa and Wisconsin, from Which we learn
that, with the exception Of Tennessee. where
1t has been ir"zcn on, ,!c growing wheat
looks exceedingly promising and healthy.
Inc hTr%,l:h of iar'! sewn with wheat last
tall WAS greatly increased over former years :;
and the indications now arc that should the
present. month prove favorable, tie wheat
crop OF 1856 will ie the largest hy % per
ct. ever gathered in the Union. The fate
OF the Wheat crop cauno. be decided upon
with any certainty until after the middle: q!
June--Cincinnoh Prices Current.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-23

Is the Senate cf the Massachusetts Lrr
'slature, on Thursday last. the Spccial Conn
mi!tcc upon Kansas Aii;lrs whose appoint
mcnt we some time since announced prr-
scntcd their reports. The majority reported
- series Of resolutions. dictated hv a s,ronr
Northern sentiment, drnruncin@ the Dor
der hnillans' and tie course Of The national
administration. and declaring that Kansas
should be admitted as - free State. These
resolutions were ordered to asccon,! reading.
The minority report, signed by ten mem
bcrs Of the Committee. affirmed the legality
:of the territorial Legislature and laws, and
sustained the course Of the administration,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-03-14
WHOLE NUMBER l4e.
lFrom the Charleston Christ Advocate
Female Institute at Cokesburv.

ar. Editor IL ask few lines Ii, the
Advocate to ho,ice briefly tile Masonic Fe-
male Collegiate Institute at Cokcsbury. s. G.
The organization of this institution and tho
programme. OF its studies, set forth in neat
ranplst form, are, now before me. NJ.
Francis A. Connor, A. NJ, Professor Of
Natural Science, and Mathematics, and
Pnai'lent, is Il graduate Of Randolph NJ.
College. He has devoted many years to
the instruction of youth, bringing 10 the
task sound mind, varied attaiumerits, and
answering integrity, fortified by. enlight-
ened ciristiag principles. Fknow him well
his worth aud his usefulness. To is 4
calm. quiet, sclfpossessed gentleman, Gnu
t'ous i'll conduct, clear and discriminating
In Judgment, and accurate in his methods.
His mental ap,itudes, morality. and largo
experience, mark him as wise scleutiou
to fill his present position. z X: =
fev. T. f. Wannanlaker, A. NJ, Prof. Of
Moral Philosophy, Evidences Of Christianity
aud Bellies Let'rcs, il graduate Of dis,inc-
,ioll from tl,'. South Carolina College He
was my pupil. frs, in the Cokesbury Con.
ference School, and afterwards in College.
In both eases it was my privilege and duty
to watch oyer and assist the deveIopclucnt
of his mini: This was always pleasing
task; for lie had the singular fortune to,
win both Professor and Students by his
engaging ainial,leness son the one hand,
and his intlustry1and successful application
to study on the other. /, is difficult for me
to speak of this friend witt, tile moderation
suggested hy good taste. Yet those who
know him will witness tliat:I have kept
within the limits. Of a truthful testimony,
to his worth and abilities. -. Z q.
Mr-G: Iarger, Prof of Music and Mod
ern Languages, and Miss Mary E. .Snead.
lns,ruetress in Painting &c, make up tho
list Of Faculty. Of Prof. Jaeger and Miss
Snead lcannot speak Of my personal knowl.;
edge. But is is fart infer that the same.
care and judgment have guided alltie se-.
lrrtions ot',he Boarlsof Trustees. Let Us
hope that this Literary Institutions founded
by the enlightened ,nlinifirence 81 an an.
cIent order philantllropists, will meet with
the liberal encouragement of the public. =
MAT. j. ,yNrLlIAxs.
Marietta Ca, 2eth Feb. II. -.'..; s: $50