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Selling Off at a Profit
LARGE STOCK OF GROCERIES AND
PROVISIONS FOR SALE!
AT A B EVILLE &C. II.
Change Of the Programme

THE subscriber being determined to raise
Il large amount of money, offers his goods
for the next sixty days at II 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 out at
cost; but the Programme having been changed
to suit the present arrangement, it will be OBJ
served accordingly. His object in making
this offer is preparatory to an entirely new
arrangement for the Fall Trade, by which
persons will be able to get Goods only for the
Cash. Long experience hns satisfied the sub
scriber that this arrangement will be most nd
vantageous to NIL 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 i'll part of the follow ing,
viz:
10 Hhds Bacon Sides;
do Cuba Molasses;
10 do Louisiana Sugars;
20 Bags Rio Coffee:
Loaf, Crushed md Powdered Sugars;
Powder Shot, Lead and Gun Wadding
A few cheap Double Barrel Shot Guns;
BLACK Srnitl, Tools Iron aud Nails;
White Lead, Green and Yellow Go. ground in
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-09-05
Pro Bono PublicO.

T'IIi in'lefatigablc LYONS ec,--szee
L is making change in
his business und all those who of-s=ssa
havnt got Summer Clothes enough to last them
out this and next month, will save 2I per cent.
10y letting him know it. Hes going to change
his Summer Stock of Clothing to n Wint or
enc, consequently bargains can be had at his
Clothing House.
III. has n small lot Of Winter Coats Pants
and Vests, left over from last winter, wl,cl, he
is selling now at loss Come soon, or You
won't get any Of them.
Aug. q. 1856. l4-tf
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Rio, 11ondo and other brands Cignrs.
Agricultural Implement tS.

Straw Cutters and Corn Shelters;
Bngging, Bale Rope and Twinc;
1lemlock, Upper and Harness Leather;
A Large Lot Of Hollow Ware;
Burning Fluid, Spirits Turpcntinc.;
White Wine Il Cider Vinegar;
Trace Log and Fifth Chains;
A large Stock of Wines and Liquors offered
Mt low prices, MS he is determined to quit this
pnrt of the trade and n great many other
articles unnecessary to mention. Goods have
advanced considerably since these purchases
were made, and he is thus enabled to compete
with any market in priccn well as quality and
Quantity. and he hopes that hungry, needy
public will make haste to buy out every thing
he has on hand. All of which is respectfully
submittcdby Ssli. =. KERR,
No. Brick Range.
July Is, 1856. lift
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Estate of Joseph u. Stokes, decd.

Estate Of Joseph II. Stokes, decd. ::
TyHE Administrative Of said Estate hereby
i notifies all its creditors who may not
have already 50 done, to present their claims
on that, ,dayan ascertainment of the said w.
tate will ,bs .psds in the s0rdinaIy's Office at
AbbevilIe. ANNA r. STOKES. Adm'x.
August 3, 1885. .s,g NIX .~ LAT .. =,
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EY- The friends Of MATTHEW McDON-
AID respectfully snnou,pcc him Candidate
far reelection rs Clerk of the Court Of Gen
cral Sessions and Common Pleas, for Abtcvllc
District, ut the next election
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-09-05
AGRICUL TURAL AND MECHANICAL
IMPLEMENTS!
Machinists' and Builders Materials!i
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AND HOUSE FUR.
NISIIING GOODS!!

- " l. huNe hO" III btokt, 0Hu Will
60 continue to keep large assort- y
W ment of the MOST APPROVED
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, for q
Southern Use, IA
CONSISTING OF
Single and two Horse Turning PLOUGHa
Is Varieties;
Double Michigan, Double Mould Board, and
Hill Side PLOUGHS;
Sub-Soil PLOUGH, several kinds Formau.s
Patent PLOUGH;
Cultivators; Harrows, kinds Corn Shellers,
kinds Straw Cutters, 10 sizes and
kinds;
Road Scrnpers Horse Hoes; Horse Powers
and Threshers, s varieties of each:
Fan Mills; Grain Cradles; Grass Scythes and
Handles; Smut Machines;
Bush Hooks; Pruning and Hedge Shears:
Pruning Saws and Chisels;
Sausage Meat Cutters and Suffers; Farmers'
Boilers. for boiling food for stock; Churns:
Hay and Garden? Rakcs; Hay and Manure
Forks; uoea, Spades, Shovels, Grain
Scoops; -r,r..4
Wheel Burrows, Field and Garden Rollers
Corn Planters Scales;
Store. Warehouse, and Depot Trucks; Well and
Horse Buckets; Pump Chain and Fix.
lures; Rock Salt for Stock.
eB- We keep Extra Points for our Ploughs,
and will furnish. ut short notice, such parts Of
Ploughs and other Implements, as may be
wanted to replnce broken pieces.
GentlemcnS and Boys Tool Ckestk It,, ke.
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WILSON'S MILLS.

w j. A So ~ i IS M / A AS.
'INIIE subscriber respectfully informs fs.AA
l. the public and his fellow citizens siiiI
thnt he is now prepared at his Mills,
Formerly Known as Donald's Mills,
and situated on Turkey Creek, in Abbevillc
District, to give perfect satisfaction in the
Grinding Of Wheat
These Mills have undergone repairs, besides
which he has just received from the North
A New and Splendid Bolting Cloth,
which, from its superior tincncss, leaves the
Flour entirely free of Brand-a great desidtra.
fHni.
These Mills not only make good article of
Flour but return LARGER YIELD THAN ORDI-
NARY MILLS, therefore, great inducements are
offered to persons
Preparing Flour for Market,
Also, to these who wish Beautiful White Flour
for home Use.
Persons who will favor me with their pnt-
ronagc may rest assured of entire satisfaction
being given. Give ME trial
HUGH WILSON.
July IS, 1856. IL ct
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We nre nlso Agents for selling the following
Articles:
SCOTI'S LITTLE GIANT CORN AND
COB CRUSIKERS,
Universally admitted to be the Best Crushers
ever invented, and in the use of which for
feeding stock, saving Of one third is made -
has been proved beyond dispute.
Hoe 4 Cos and Wcch f Griffths Circular
SAWS and SAW GUMMERS
Stearns & Mnrvin's Celebrated Fire, Powder,
and Burglar Proof
SALAMAN DER SAFES.
Rotary Smoothing IRONS, Heated witt,
Alcohol.
No family should lie without this very useful
article.
All the above are offered for sale at fair and
regular prices in connection with our extern
sivc stock Of HARDWARE and CUTLERY.
CARMICHAEL & BEAN,
WN. r. CARMICHAEL, Augusta, Ga.
JOSEPH S. BEAN, ...
Groncr +. ADAM. May ., 1856. 52-ly
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Great News to the Public,

Great News to the Public,
TNIAT SLAGER d LIVINGSTON. being
L. desirous of Reducing their STOCK to
make room for Fall Supplies, will dispose of
their
Summer Goods
at greatly reduced prices, ns III Charleston
Rcthinl Muslins, Brclions, Jaconet, Swiss, Cali
CO, dc.
ALSO
Their Stock of CLOTHING, n supply of Ne
gro Goods, Straw, Lcgh"rn and Panama Hats,
Umbrellas, Carpet Bags, dc.
Also
4 good supply of Gold and Silver Watches,
Chains, Jewelry. Fancy Goods DC.
With many other articles belonging to gen
eral assortment to l,e found Mt
SLAGER g. LIVINGSTON's Store,
The old Stand of Mcssrs. Wilson d Williams.
July 10, 1855. loft
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ALWAYS on HAND, 4 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
FANCY TICLEs,
CCCILas Rosewood aud Mahogany Writing
~ Desks, Rosewood and Morocco Drt ssing
Cases, Dressing Combs, Hair, Tooth and
Finger Mil Brushes.
Ladies' Rcticules and Work Boxes; Gold Pens,
in Silver and Gold Cases; Fancy Ink
stands Pen Racks Pearl and Morocco
Porte Monnnies, of MI sizes; Bankers
Cases; Superior English Water Colors :;
Camels Hair Pencils; Rogers and Wos-
tenholm's Superior Pocket Cutlery, &c,
dc. For sale at reasonable Prices by
S. TOWNSEND,
l2s Richardson Street, Columbia, S. C.
August g. 1856. 14-tapll
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Patent Portable Anti.Friction Horse Power,
The Best i'm Use.
Patented July IL, 1854.
'TNIIlS is an invention by which a large por-
l. tion Of the Power Of the horse is render
cd available than by any other arrangement
known. Its parts are few and simple, not lin.
Bile to arrangement, readily adjusted for work
ing, and with ordinary care very durable and
efficient.
The Machines are manufactured with great
exactness and MI precisely alike, SO that in
case n piece should he broken we can always
fusnish piece to replace it.
1t is designed for one or two horses and
can be used for great variety of work, there
by saving n large amount of labor, expense
and valuable time to the Farmer, Mechanic and
others.
by reason of its portability the owner can
readily locate it wherever it may suit his bus
incss. 1t can be used to good advantage for
driving cotton gins, tl,rcsling machines, circu.
lar, or other saws, planning and other machines
forsworking wood, driving mills, of various
kinds, for grinding grain, paint, &c, straw. cut
tcrs. corn-shellcrs, lnthcs, grind stones, Gc,
and for churning, washing, pumping water for
cattle, irrigation, or draining, and all other
purposes to which Horse Power is adopted
We also keep the most approved Spike and
Bcatcr TIiRESlIERS, which Gun be driven by
the above Powers.
FAN MILLS for. Hand or Horse Power
SMUT MACHINES, Grain Cradles, Betting.
dc.
SCOTS LITTLE GIANT Corn and Cob
Mills. CARMICHAEL d BEAN.
Dealers i" Nar.l'rore, Cutlery and -dgrie"ltt-
raj Implements,
Augusta, Gn., May ., 1856. 52.Gm
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cB- The nuInere+,s friends OF the Hon.
j. +. MARSHALL, being entirely satisfi ed
with his past course in the Senate, announce
him again as Caiidate for reelection
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e45- The friends Of Ir. JOHN ". HEARST
respectfully aRounec him a Candidate for
Senator, at the ensuing election
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cB The friends of TIIOS THOMSON,
Esq, announce him Candidate for reelection
to the Legislature
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sY- The friends of Mr.. C. T.: DUPRE re
specially announce him rs q Candidate 70
Sheriff, at the next election. @
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kH" Tho friends Of JoHx r. WILSON respect
fully sppsuace him as candidate for Tar Col
hetey OF Abbsvills District, ct the ensuing elec
tiOn. So - S
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L8- The trieatls Of Gen. S. MCGOWAN
annsunee him 4 Candidate for reelection to
the Legislature.
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sB- Ws are authorised to announce the Rev.
JAMES MoosE ssl . candidate for re-eiection a.
Eas-0ollsetos Of Abbevills District, at the en-
suing election. - fs#e -
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eE The friends Of JAMES n. YANDlVER
respectfully announce him a. candidate for
zas Collector of Abbevills. District, st the en-
suing election. 3g1ai T.. ~ @ '.5.,: -
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q tB- The friends Of Wv. GRIFFIN respect
fully announce l,ima candidate for Sheriff al
the ensaing election. MAY 1856.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

Angels, Carson's, Vallecito, Douglass 3
Fiat, Murphy, and to the Big Tree. The
population of these towns afford larger
acoy travel, than any other route, which
ought to influence the building of this
road, even were the natural advantages In
ferior to other routes, but such is not the
case, as facts have established.
By the Big Tree route, weekly ex-
press will run through to Carson Valley,
this winter, with horses, (not on foot with
snow-shoes, to keep above the drifts, as on
the northern routes, our route being open
the year round, unless the winters are very
severe, as in 1849. The trips are gene
rally made in three days, in the summer
time; in the winter the road is more diff
cult, and takes longer time to travel, on
account of the mud. All along the route
are suitable places for ranches and hotels,
which may be occupied the year round,
to afford relief, to the transit travel, and
comfort to the inner man and beast.
The severity of the cold weather on the
northern routes, will not admit Of winter
residences, among what the Commissioners
call "the peaks of the two divides of the
Sierra Nevada Mountains The rolling
land between Carson Valley and the Big
Tree is not classified as mountains, by the
emigrants; frequently on their arrival at
the Big Tree, the emigrant inquiries "when
and where they will commence crossing
the mountains" when in fact they are al
ready on this side of the Sierra Nevada
We again call the attention of our read
ers to the law, governing the appropria-
ton, and hope that they will make some
effort to assist in carrying out its provisions,
by directing attention to our route. Next
Legislature will no doubt provide /" ways
and means" to build the road, and if our
citizens are not on the alert, Calayeras
county may eventually lose what is now
within her grasp. Unless truth is crush
ed and injustice done, the Big Tree route
will certainly be selected for the road, =
and we intend to use our humble efforts in
agitating the question and making known
its Importance, showing the feasibility and
advantages Of the Big Tree route We ask
all who can contribute their mite of in
formation, or "otherwise," to come for
acard and help u.s.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
Election Returns-Omcia,.

In another column Of to-days paper
we copy from the Sacramento Union {
table showing the official vote of all the
counties in the State with the exception o.
Plumas and Colusa, as cast at the late elec
tion for State officers. Although seven Of
the counties from which official returns
have not been received at the Office of Sec
retary of State, are included in the table
we call them of6cial-says the Union-as
we have either obtained them from the
clerks Offices Of the respective counties, OF
from the newspapers published in those
counties, which have been copied from
official returns. The votes for President
given in our own table are entirely official,
as well as those for the other officers, with
the exception of Marin and Tulare coun-
ties. In Marin the vote for Congress,
Clerk of the Supreme Court, and Super
intendent of Public Instruction, are mere
ly reported, and in Tulare, those for the
two last named officers are estimated
Otherwise, the table is official The re-
suit shows for Buchanan a plurality of 16,-
S22 votes for President; for Scott, fol
Congress, a plurality of 14,74S, and
McKibben, for the same position, Is, $50;
for Fairfax, for Clerk of the Supreme
Court, 1913, and for Moulder, for Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction, Il.
565 plurality
From the official canvass Of the Presi
dental vote, which took place on Decem.
ber I'd, different figures are arrived at, fol
the reason that from nine counties the
County Clerks have failed to send in the
returns to the Secretary of State. Had
the contest been a close one, this negli
gence would have occasioned some confu-
sion but as it is, it makes very little diff
ference. The full official vote will not be
declared for week or two. Certificates
of election were issued by the Governor
to the four Democratic Electors on the I'd
instant.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

The COMING HOLIDAYs.-Ou friends
IN the mines, are preparing to give good
old Christmas and New Years suitable
reception. From present appearances the
votaries of the Terpsichorean Art, are
making ample arrangements to enjoy the
good time coming" A number of
Balls will be given. We note the follow
ing:
Hope Lodge, No. 33, I. O. O. f., at
Angels, will give Ball on Christmas
Eve, (Dec. oath, 1856, } after the Dedica-
tion of the new Hall. This will be "the
Ball." Of the season, and from the exten-
sive preparations now making, there is no
doubt but that Lakes Hotel will honor the
occasion with one Of the grandest festival
displays witnessed in the mines.
On Saturday evening, December 10th,
1856, a Grand Ball takes place at the
Alabama House, one and a half miles South
OF San Andreas. Mr.. Thomas Hunter.
the proprietor of the House, gives the
Ball. From the we'll known experience in
such matters, of the Managers, we predict
that the ,fete will reflect credit to the occa-
sion, and the proprietor
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

SUPREME CoURT.-The Supreme Court
on the 1st day of December, rendered a
decision, "in the application of Stoneci-
pher, convicted of murder in Sacramento
County" The petition for re-hearing is
denied. Stonecipher committed one of the
most cowardly murders ever entered on
our criminal records. A few more such
decisions, will do much to remove the want
of confidence that has heretofore been felt
in the decisions of the Court Stonecipher
will be hung.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

PACIFIC EXPRESS Charley Faville,
of the Pacific Express, has placed us un-
der renewed obligations for Express favors
and files Of Atlantic papers. The illus
trated London Neaos, Balzou's and Les
les pictorials, and all the Magazines are
to be found on his counter, for sale at San
Francisco prices. Weare indebted to him
for copy of each. The Pacific Express
is now doing an excellent business; on last
Monday evening, was received, per Ex-
press, Every valuable package" which
renewed the hopes and assurances of the
agent Thus is merit rewarded.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

ATTEMPT TO RESCUE THE MURDERERs,
McCAULEYs, AT SoNoRA.-At about 10
o'clock Saturday morning, several persons
made an attempt to pass into the Sonora
Jail bottle of vitrol, some chisels and
saws to aid the McCauleys in escaping.
A letter expressing the intention was dis
covered in the Jail yard enclosed in an old
boot, SO the Sheriff had a posse ready to
receive them. When the burglars were
fairly at work the Sheriff. posse fred at
them and made a descent upon them.-
One man was shot in the right side and
arm, severely but not thought to be dan
gerously, and two others were captured on
their way to noted fandango house near
by, one known as g Texas Bill The rest
made good their escape. The three that
are caught are known to be old associates
OF the McCauleys and bad men, It is to
be hoped that the others connected with
this gang Of ruf6ans may be taken Sac.
Union.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
TO the Patrons of the "San Andreas
Independent"

We, the undersigned, selected by the subscri-
bers and friends of the above paper beg leave
to report, as follows:
Acting under the powers delegated to us,
we resolved to establish newspaper in the town
of San Andreas, to be devoted to the true
interests of the public; one, through which
the people of our county could be heard, and
true issues impartially advocated and with
the aid of Mr.. George Armor, who selected the
materials, we have established the San Andreas
Independent, the second Nc. of which, we pre-
sent for your approval. Mr.. George Armor has
been selected to conduct the paper upon an in
dependent basis; how well he may fulfill his
mission, it is for the public to Judge To the
people, therefore, we say continue your friendly
aid; promptly meet your engagements, and we
guarantee the Independent to be, what we claim
for it, the friend of the miner, the farmer and
the mechanic, and the honest advocate of every
interest tending to the benefit of the people of
Calaveras county in general
Respectfully, yours,
JOHN D. SULLIVAN
A. P. HUMPHREY, Trustees
D. D. FOX,
SAN ANDREAs, October 4th, '56.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

TERRITORY FOR SALE. - Comonfort,
President of Mexico, being in a tight
place, wants to sell Sonora, Lower Califor-
MIA, and part of chihuahua, and the
price fixed is twenty-five millions of dol
lars-one half to be paid in cash and the
other half to be appropriated to the pay
ment of such claims as may be designated
by the government purchasing.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

WELLS, FARGO & Cove are indebted
to Mr.. Joseph knight for Express favors
and the usual supply of " exchanges. "
Wells, Fargo & Go. of g Walkers Line
had it nip and tuck with Atlantic papers,
per steamer Golden Age,-" Nip got it
Tuck came in, second afterwards,
stun'sils set with fair wind" blowing
off the heat of the race.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

GOLD MINING IN.NoRTH CAROLINA
Since 1888, the gross produce of gold
mines in North Carolina, as far as indica-
ted by the mint returns, are s., ,533, 1856,
and of Georgia Sc, ,585, ,864-total s9, ,920,-
100; and the aggregate expense Of main
tanning them $4,000 annually, or about
S4O0, 900 for the whole period.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

DAMAGE-The Placerville american
learns that considerable damage has been
done to mining canals, in the vicinity of
the town, by recent storms. In several
places large trees had fallen across the
fumes.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

Cold WEATHER.-We learn that about
five miles Of the Ditch between Angels
and Murphy's was frozen up on last Mon
day, and has remained SO during the greater
part of the week. Snow fell to the depth
of four inches at Murphy's.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

THANKs.-We are indebted to Mr.. A.
G. Walker, of Walkers Express" for
Express favors, and package of States
papers. 1t will be seen that Mr.. Walker,
is the Agent for the dependent, at Old
Gulch.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

A NuGGET. = On last Wednesday,
Messrs. Bruce & Co., on San Andreas
Gulch, just opposite town, washed out a
fine nugget weighing $50. Several smaller
sslumps," such as ounces and half ounces,
were taken out the same day.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

CIGARS. Messrs. b. c. Horn & Co..
80, Front street, San Frnacisco, sent us a
sample of their "Habanas." That is all,
except the smoking of them, which was
superlatively delightful to call hands.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

ASSEMBLING OF THE ELECTORAL COL
LEGE.-On last Wednesday the assem-
bling of the Electoral College of this State
took place at Sacramento After casting
the vote of California for James Buchanan,
the Electors selected George Freanor, ESQ.,,
to carry the result to Washington.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

j. W. SULLIVAN, Newspaper and Peri
odical Agent, San Francisco, on the arri-
val of each steamer, has placed US under
obligations by sending large supply Of
exchanges. Per Golden Age, came to hand
on Friday last, per Wells, Fargo & Co., a
huge package of papers.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

FIRE.-A fire broke out on the corner
of Main and Lafayette streets, Mokelumne
Hill, on last Wednesday afternoon. It
was fortunately extinguished with but
slight damage
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

AN "ExILE" IN SACRAMENTO. - We
learn from the Sacramento Age, that j i.
". Bagley, one of the Vigilance Exiles is
now at that place, where he has recently
arrived from the upper country. He con-
ducts himself cautiously and quietly, and
seems disposed to remain aloof from the
company of those with whom he was for
merly an associate
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06

Consul DILLoN.-This gentleman has
written letter, in which he declines to
receive any testimonial but one which can
be divided equally between the Sisters of
St. Vincent, and those aged and destitute
Frenchmen who are desirous of returning
to France. Consul Dillon has himself
subscribed one hundred dollars for this
purpose.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-06
SEVERE Snow STORM AT SHASTA.

SEVERE Snow STORM AT SHASTA
We learn from the Shasta Courier, that
the late storm which swept over that place
caused much damage to the roofs of houses,
stables, and sheds. The weight of the
snow which fell on the night of the 22nd
of November, caused general crash
among the roofs. The snow on Scott
mountain was about three feet deep.