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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17
Great News to the Public,

Great News to the Public,
TNIIAT SLAGER l. LIVINGSTON, being
i Iesirous of Reducing their STOCK to
make room for Fall Supplies, will dispose of
their
Summer Goods
at greatly reduced prices, rs in Charleston ::
Rethial Muslins Brclions Jaconet, Swiss, Cali
co, DC
ALSO
Their Stock of CLOTHING, q supply of Ne
gro Goods, Straw, Lcghorn and Panama Hats,
Umbrellas, Carpet Bags, dc.
ALSO
A good supply of Gold and Silver Watches,
Chains, JewcIry. Fancy Goods &c.
With many other articles belonging to o gen.
| eral assortment TO be found at
SLAGER Il LIVINGSTONE Store,
The old Stand of Messrs- Wilson d Williams.
July 10, 1856. loft
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17
Great Inducements.

0T6at Inducements.
WE have large stock of Negro Goods,
w consisting Of Kerseys Georgia Plains
Blankets, superior to any we have ever had,
and will promise to give every one who may
call upon us, every inducement in the way Of
price and quality, to buy Of us
MILLER Il WARREN,
~-~".its Globe Hotel.
Oct. TO- 1856. oPf"~
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17
SOUTH CAROLINA,

ADBEvILLE DIsTRICT.-IN EQUITY.
Geo. McD Watson,
Us Bill for Partition
james +. Watson of Lands.
and Others.
DURSUANT to Order of Court I will sell
Il ut public outery at Abbevillc Court
House, On Sale-dsy IN November next, (3d,) all
the Real Estate of Margaret Watson, decd, in
AbLevile District being about
more or less, bounded by lands of John Mex cl.
lar, DIR. John p. Barrat and others.
IER.NS.-A credit of one year, with inter.
est from the day of sale. Purchaser to give
Bond with two good sureties to secure the pur.
chase money. pay the Costs in Cash and paw for
papers. WIN. H. PARKER. G. f. Il. u.
Commissioners Office, Oct. G, 1856. 23-tds
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

Settlement of the Estate of joseph Mar.
shall, decd.
FINllE Subscribers, Executors Of the Inst VIII
l. Of Joseph Marshall, deed hereby give
public notice to nil parties interested in tho Es.
tate OF sald deceased, to appear either in per-
son or by attorney, in tho Court Of Ordinary
Tor Ahbevile District. S. C., OH the lst day Of
January. 1887. rs on that day final settle
ment will be made. and the Executors will not
afterwards consider themselves as accountable
for interest
All persons indebted to tho Estate. it is
hoped. will mike payment before that time
and those having demands, (if any) will pre-
sent them for payment. "
J. ": " "; INA MARSHALL, lEx,ors.
Sept 90, 1856. a2-3m
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17
LOST

LOST!+
YTNHE Subscriber lost about his and the De.
VI pot premises, a Roll Of MONEY!.
eSptaining 'Gne Hundred and FIT,
teen DOllars-ope Hundred Dollar Bill.
. Tep and Five, &ll5.00-all Sputh Carolins
money. Any person finding the came and %.
turning it to him, shall receive reward &c
Ten Dollars G. W. HODGES
Sept g. 1856. lett
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

Alfred Cheatham
.ohen G. Golainc Bill for Partition
''"sl and wife, rife ct sS al
TT appearing to my satisfaction that Reuben
Il G. Golding and Helena his wife, and WASH
ington Fooshe and Laurina his wife, Defendants
in the above stated case, reside beyond the linn-
its Of this State, on motion of MCGOWAN d
Perrin Complainant's Solicitors, Ordered, Thsa
said Defendants do plead, answer or denur to
said Bill within three months from the pubiiea.
ton hereof, or the same will be taken Pro
Cas.fssso against them.
w. II. PARKER, C. E. A. D.
CommissiOner's Office, Sept. Is, 1856 Sm
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

EB- The friends of MATTHEW r. COCH
RAN respectfully announce him a candidate
for Sheriff Of Abbeville District at the next
election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

eB- The friends of MATTHEW McDON-
AID respectfully announce him Candidate
for reelection as Clerk Of the Court of Gen.
eral Sessions and Common Pleas, for Abbeville
District, at the next election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

eB The friends of Mr.. C. +. DUPRE re
spectfully announce him as Candidate fol-
Sheriff, at the next election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

cY The friends of g. G. w. DILL respect.
fully announce him Candidate for Sheriff, at
the next Election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

eB- The friends of GEORGE W. RICHEY
respectfully announce him a Candidate for
Sheriff of Abbevlle District at tue next
election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

eB- The numerous friends of Col, T. J..
ROBERTS respectfully announce him q Can.
didate for Sheriff at theepsuing' election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

eB- The friends of NIMROD McCoRD re-
spectfully announce him as a Candidate for
Sheriff at the ensuing election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-10-17

eX- The friends of W. W. GRIFFIN respect
fully announce him candidate for Sheriff at
the ensuiug election, Nay 2, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
The Great Rally.

1t will be seen from the particulars in anoth-
err column that the preparations for the great
Fillmore Mass Meeting are going on briskly.-
We have every reason to anticipate glorious
time of it, Let the people of Old Augusta and
the surrounding counties turn out en- massee, and
we shall have such gathering as has never
before been witnessed in Augusta county.
In addition to the "free speaking and free eat
ing" other interesting ceremonies will take
place on the occasion. 1t is designed to erect
the tallest kind of pole, from which the Fill
more banner will float proudly in the breeze.
We would again suggest to our friends in the
country, the propriety ofpreparing banners with
suitable Inscriptions, and that they come into
town in procession, instead of waiting until they
get here.
Again we say to one and all-Come Let
nothing but sickness keep you at home on the
great gala day of the campaign.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Emigrant Aid Societies.

A correspondent of the "Richmond Enquirer,
writing from Lecompton, Kansas Territory,
warns the South against the further encourage
ment of the Southern "Emigrant Aid Societies
unless they send out better class of men than
those that have already gone. The writer says,
that as general thing they have been gilmore in
Jury than benefit to the interest of the South-that
these societies have caused the present troubles
and so long as they continue their operations
will keep alive agitation. Those who jump
most eagerly at the offers of these societies are
men of no principle who make loud professions,
and expect to make their living, especially in
this territory, by plundering the Inhabitants
such things have occurred here, and we have had
as much trouble from some who profess to be
Southern men as from the abolitionists, from
their being arrant knaves, who never would
have been able to get here but by these socie-
ties. Some are exceptions to this rule, but in
variably they arethose who have paid all Or part
of their own expenses.
These are precisely the views we have enter
tanned and expressed about these Societies from
the Inauguration of the enterprise in tho South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
The Responsibility.
80, Judgment, thou art fed to british beasts,
And men have lost their eason."-Shakespears

80, Judgment, thou art fed to british beasts,
And men have lost their reason."-lShakespears.
The infatuation of large portion of the peo-
Die of the United States amounts to Madness
Thousands in one section are desperately engaged
in the diabolical work of rupturing the Union.
Thousands of others in the opposite quarter, and
all, let it be remembered, in the Democratic par
tv, are dragging the South to the same ISSUE
Politicians and the press are equally Jealous in
precipitating the awful catastrophe. They have
placed the two sections in almost irreconcilable
antagonism, and seem resolved, like Nero, to
sacrifice their country for the amusement of wit
Messing its ruin.
Let the responsibility rest upon the right
shoulders There was once great Democratic
Republican Party. Now, the captivating appel
lations are divided, and there is Republican
party pulling at one end of the Union, and a
Democratic party pulling at the other. In the
name of justice, if the country is ruined let each
division of the democratic Republican Party"
have its proper share of intamy!
One thing will be recorded in history to the
honor of Mr.. Fillmore and his friends They
have had no part in those counsels that threaten
to destroy the contederacy. Let them firmly
adhere to this their proud position. Let them
vote their preferences and principles, and never
be drawn into the suicidal folly of supporting
one extreme party for the sake of defeating the
other. If Mr.. Fillmore is elected, the Union will
be safe; if he is defeated, they will have the
comfort to know that they have preserved their
honor, their consistency, and their patriotism
untarnished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
PROGRAMME OF PROCESSION, sc.

As Chief Marshal to organize and direct the
Procession on the 2Sth inst, deem 1t proper to
publish the following order:
The Procession will be formed at 10 o'clock
precisely, in the following manner, viz: The
people of the 1st and I'd Magisterial Districts
will fall into line on Main street, east of the Ma
tional Hotel; those from the Sd District will
form on the cross street from DR.. Stribling's to
the National from the 18th District, on the cross
street north of the Valley Bank; from the 9Th
District, on the street between the Virginia Ho-
tel and Main street; from the 9th District, on
the same street north of Main; from the 7th Dis
trict, ON the street leading from the American
Hotel to Main street from the 9Th and 9th Dis
tricts. on the same street north of Main.
The course of the Procession, and the order in
which its several parts will take positon,will be
made known at the time.
appoint the following gentlemen ads, and
request them to meet me at my office OF 10 o.
clock ON Monday, the first day of the August
Court, for further arrangements
Col f F. Sterrett, j.. N. Van Lear,
Mai VIM. S. Sproul, Marshall Hanger,
Mai, James Walker, S. F. Christian,
Col. A. G. Robertson, L. Waddell, jr.,
S. E. Clarke.
A TORCH-LIGHT PROCESSION will take
place Thursday night, if the weather is favora-
BILE, J. D. IMBODEN,
Chief Marshal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Lend NOnr Papers.

We would suggest to our readers, in view Of
tho extraordinary nature Of the pending canvass
that much may be effected by individual efforts
to influence our Democratic friends. Our aim
should be to conciliate and convince them
Nothing but an honest difference Of opinion di
vides the masses of the people. Every Demo
crat who can be convinced of the fact, now star
ing US broadly in the face, that the support OF
Buchanan in the South reacts in favor of Ere
mont at the North, will, if he is honest and pat
riotic, throw his vote for that tried and faithful
statesman upon whom alone the two sections
can unite. We urge our friends therefore to
neglect no opportunity to lay this issue before
their Democratic neighbors, and to furnish them
regularly with such papers and documents as are
calculated to enlighten them in regard to it.
Keep it before the people that Mr.. Fillmore is
the middle, national man upon whom alone the
North and South can possibly combine. We
would especially ask it as favor of our subscri-
bers to make diligent use of the Spectator for
this purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
American County Committees for the 10 Dis


trict.
Rock6ridge-S. Mcdowell Moore, R. J.
Doyle, A. Patterson, DR.. VIM. Gold, DR.. John
Paine.
augusta. -Nathl Massie, N. K Trout, Thorn
ton Berry, Bolivar Christian, James Walker, 10
seph A. Waddell, z. McChesney Richard Mauzy
and John II. McCue.
Highland.-Col G. W. Hull, A. Flesher, Sam
uel O.. Eagle, b. Hansell and Wilson,
(Morterey)
BaM.-W. W. Shields Sam'l Lewis, @. E.
Haas, II. II. Robertson, JAS W. BONES and A.
G. McGulfin.
Pendleton-Col. J. B. Moomau, VIM. Ham
mond and Ed. Boggs.
Shenandoah-Dr. W. B. McGruder, (who will
please fill up the Conn.,
RockingAam-Dr G. W. Kemper ST., DR.. A.
S. Wolfe, W.Miller, DR.. S. NJ. Dold, j. S. Roller,
W. I. McGahey, Saml Hedrick. D. S. Jones, B.
F. Ralston, Henry Berry, Is. Fortney, J. f.
Lewis, Dr. G. W. Kemper, jr., and Thos. W. Ry-
an.
Hardy.-Charles Williams George Cunning
ham, John G. Harness, jr., Hezekiah Claggnett,
Sam'l Bean, Sam'l Harper, Aaron Baker, Wei.
lington B. Fisher, DR.. j. K. Chambers, Israel
HIGHLAND, Jno. W. Dutfey, Job Welton, jjr, Isaac
Keller. Jas. Dunathan, A. W. Smith and M.
D. Nevill
The gentlemen composing these Committees
are, of course, expected to add to their lists as
many names as they may consider convenient.
S. II. LEWIS.
Vice President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
Convention Of Teachers of the Deaf ana
Dumh


A Convention of Instructors OF the Deal anu
Dumb assembled in the Chapel of the lnstitutlon'
at this place, on Wednesday last, according 10
previous announcement. Delegates were IN at
tendance from nearly all the Institutions IN tne
U. S., including some of the most eminent names
known to the cause. The Convention was call
ed to order by Harvey L. Poet, L. D., the dis-
tinguished Principal of the New York lnstitu-
ton, who explained the failure of the body to
meet here as expected on several previous occa-
sions. On motion of Dr. Peet DR.. F. L. Strlo-
ling, of the Western Lunatic Hospital OF Virgin
ia, was called to the Chair, and committee on
the nomination of permanent officers having
been appointed by the Chair, report was
promptly returned, nominating James ID, Skin
ner Esq, President of the Board of Directors OF
the Virginia Institution, as President OF the
Convention, Messrs. Talbot, Of Columbus, o.,
and Gallaudet, of Hartford, Secretaries, and sew
Ell other gentlemen as Vice Presidents.
We have received no detailed account OF the
transactions of the Convention, but learn that
much interesting discussion occurred on various
subjects connected with this great benevolent
cause, and that several valuable reports and pa
pers were read which will find a place in the
permanent archives of the body, and form I'M
portant additions to its literature. One OF the
reports-that of committee appointed to con-
slider the best system of organizing Institutions
for the Deaf and Dumb-elicited an animated
discussion. The report was adopted with but
one or two dissenting voices 1t distinctly re-
commends that the Principals of such lnstitu-
tons should be solely entrusted with the nomi-
nation of teachers and subordinate officers, and
should be responsible for the management OF all
their internal concerns.
The Convention continued in session till Fri
day noon, after which hour it adjourned to meet
again at the Illinois Institution at Jacksonville,
in August, 1853 The members were Hospitality
entertained in various families of Staunton, and
feasted in the usual style of elegant luxury both
at the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and
the Blind, and the Western Lunatic Hospital
A warm, friendly feeling evidently inspired the
delegates around the social board, as well as q
spirit of harmony in their deliberations, and it is
devoutly hoped that the occasion will have the
tendency to strengthen the ties Of the Union now
so severely tried. The proceedings of this in
teresting body were fully reported by an accom-
plished stenographer, and the whole will be
printed and published in due time. Mr.. Skinner,
who presided throughout with his usual grace
fulness and courtesy, delivered very appropri-
ate address at the close of its sessions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

Acc1DENr.-As the Wednesday evenings
freight train was on its way to the Mountains
and was passing under the bridge on Mr.. J. T
Randolph's farm, just above town, the Captain
Mr.. S. NJ Baker who was standing upon the
top of one of the cars, was knocked senseless by
the bridge. As Mr.. Baker fell some one who
was sitting upon the same car caught him, and
thus prevented his falling to the ground where
immediate and inevitable death would have fol
lowed The train returned to town with Mr.
Baker who has remained insensible ever since
Mr. Baker is a young unmarried man, and cit.
izen of Hanover county.
A singular incident is connected with this &C.
cident Just as the train was about to leave oul
Depot, Mr. Baker, who had been advising an ac'
quaintance not to accept an office on one of the
trains, remarked to his friend that he himself al
ways apprehended danger, and that though he
was young and robust now, who could tell thai
he would not meet with some serious accident
in less than half hour In less than that time
an accident did befall him, which may cost hin
his life.-Char. Adco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

LETTERS FROM THE Son OF Henry CLAY.-The
New York Express has been favored by friend
with the perussl of some letters received by him
from Thomas H. Clay, Esq, son of the States
man of Ashland, and from which the following
are extracts
"July, 1S59-Permit me to return to you my
grateful thanks for the kind mention you make
in it, of my honored father. Had he lived, ]
am confident he would now be of the American
Party, probably controlling, under Gods proyi-
dence, its action.
Believing it to be the only National and Con-
servative Party of the country, shall adhere to
it so long as it preserves its integrity"
"August, 1861 am pleased to learn from
you that Mr.. Fillmore's prospects are SO bright
in New York. ra. :ec.,
In regard to the Presidential election in Ken
lucky we entertain no fears. Kentucky will be
as she always has been, national and conserva-
tive. BY her vote in November she will rebuke
sectionallsm and vindicate her own integrity"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20
NDIJAM TODENIDON
Hon. WILLARD FILLMORE, Buffalo, n. Y.
BUFFALO, N. Y, August 9th, 1856.

BUFFALO, n Y, August 9th, 1856.
WYNDHAM ROBERTSON, ESQ:
Sir,-I have the honor to acknowledge thu
receipt of your letter of the 23d ult, transmit
ting copy of the Preamble and Resolutions a
dopted by the Wing Convention of Virginia
lately assembled at Richmond, by which tina
intelligent and patriotic body recommended tt
their Wing brethren throughout the State K
Weld to my nomination for the Presidency the
active and jealous support.
Standing, as do, as the known candidate o
another party, yet receive this recommends
ton with gratitude and pride. feel that it j.
made, not because the principles of the two
parties are indentical, nor with view of mer
ging them in each other-for such an object j.
expressly disclaimed by the Convention-but
because the principles which by nomination re
presents, approach more nearly to those main
tanned by the Wings of Virginia, than those o
any other candidate; and because, as the con
vention was pleased to say, of their confidenc,
in my late administration of the government.
Whatever may be our differences on mno
subjects, am sure there is one on which W,
agree-and that one at this moment it para
mount to all others. l allude to the preserva
ton of the Union of these States, and the rescu
ing the country from sectional strife. The ques
ton is not 50 much, how shall the government
be administered, as how shall it be preserved
and on this great, vital question, national Wings
national Democrats, and Union-loving Ameri
cans may well act in concert. On this basis,
shall with great pleasure receive the votes O
all who have confidence in my integrity and a
bility, and who ask no other pledge than my
past service, for my future conduct. This posi-
ton seems to me alike honorable to all. NJ
principle is sacrificed. No deception is practic
ed ; and trust that no one casting his vote fol
me on this ground, will ever have cause to re
greet it. '8'
With many thanks for the fattering name
in which you have been pleased to culnmunicat
the result of the Convention, l have tn
honor to be
Your friend and fellow-citizen.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

FIGHr WITH AN ALLIGATOR IN FLoRIDA.-On
Wednesday of this week, Josiah Ferris and Ru-
fenia Fales, young gentlemen of misplace, start
ed to Long Island, situated about two miles dis
tant, for the purpose of fishing. They were en-
gagged in this sport when large alligator arose
alongside the boat and as quick as thought,
dashed ahead, wheeled, turned on his side and
clasped the bow of the boat between his jaws
The teeth made considerable indentures in ell
Their side. Finding but little could be done
in this way, the monster gave several vigorous
shakes, tearing the bottom out Of the boat and
sinking it in four feet water. AS the boat was
disappearing, Fales, who was polling at the time,
struck their antagonist over the head, and, after
securing foothold on the bottom, repeated his
blows with such rapidity as to confuse the mode
of attack; finally, after maneuvring for some
time, with mouth extended, the alligator made
q bold charge upon the young man; as he ad-
vanced Fales succeeded in jamming the pole down
his throat and holding him thus until FORTS,
with small pocket-knife was enabled to wound
him so severely as to decide the contest. After
the victory was won, a cursory view of their po-
sition forced upon them, apprised them of the
extreme danger to which they were exposed
In close proximity were five or six Of these hid
eous animals, staring at them as though deter
mined to make them their prey. The captured
one measured fifteen feet.-Tampa Peninsular,
july %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-08-20

New YORK OLD LINE WING CONVENTION
The Old Line Wing State Convention met in
Albany, on the 18th inst. being largely attended
The Convention was organized by calling Francis
Granger to the Chair. Very large delegations
from New York and Brooklyn were present.
SECOND DTspAroH.-The Convention adopted
an address and series of resolutions addressed to
the Wings of New York. They are strongly an.
tagonistic to Mr. Buchanan and the platform Of
the Cincinnati Convention, and Col. Fremont
and the platform of the Republican party on &C.
count of the sectional character of the party.
The nomination of Willard Fillmore is warmly
endorsed, the belief being expressed that his e.
lection will secure domestic tranquility and ma.
tional prosperity.
The American platform is not endorsed, but
the Wing organization and the principles of the
party are maintained.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously
and with great enthusiasm.
A full delegation was chosen to represent the
State in the National Wing Convention to as
semble in Baltimore in September.
Mr.. Granger spoke warmly in favor OF FIJI,
more, after which the Convention adjourned
with much enthusiasm.