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MARRTIMo

On The 2lst ult. by Rev. VIM. J. Eyer, Mr..
JACKSON CLEAvER, TO Miss ELIZA DRUM, both
OF franklin township, Columbia county:
In this place on the 2ist ult., by Rev. VIM.
Goodrich, Mr.. WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN, and
Miss EMMA NAeLE, both of this place.
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COUNTY sUPERINTENDENTs.

We believe the following is correct list
Of The County Superintendenis elected by lhe
biennial conventions of School Directors on
the 4h of May, and The salaries fixed in each
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PLENTY OF PEACHES CoMlSG.--In Delaware
the peach crop bids fair 10 be more abundant
Than it has been for many years.
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NEW BANKS.

The following is a list of some of The bills,
passed by both Houses OF the Legislature
charlering new banks, with the amount of
the capital of each, aud also those for an in
crease of capital. The aggregate increase
of the banking capital of the State is about
..xbt h,G
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4 N ASSORTMENT of confectionery, jew
q elry, Perfumery soaps, hair oils, &c,
Pomades, 10 be had at
C. CLARK'S Book Store.
MORTICED POSTS on hand and for sale
A'A al the Arcads.by
May. .a7, 's7. 9j. A. C. MENSCH.
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The Liquor Business.

In this county there are The following es.
tablishments engaged in the sale OF liquor:
40 ,avsrns paving Ss5 license, $500 90
do do $50 do $50 90
stores paying $50 license, 300 90
beer-houses, s25 do 200 90
dislilleries having $50 lcerse, 15O 90
brewery, 30 90
Total revenpe Sl65O 90
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STATE SENATE-fhe places of the follow.
ing Senators will be vacant and must be sup.
piled al the general election ia October:
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Balance in favor OF The Society, So
J. w. HENDERSHO.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-04-03
The Grave of Hugh Legare.

The remains of this distinguished scholar
and jurst, now rcposo at Mt Auburn Gene
nary, Boston, without tablet 10 mark the
spot. The Editor of tho Charleston Courier
after discovering their resting place, has opened
a subscription list in his Office for the purpose
of erecting suitable Monument, and has made
a strong appeal to the public epirit and just
pride of the country. We trust it will meet
with proper response. In late issue he says
1--WE take this opportunity to inform our read
ers, and especially the contributors, in essc, to
the Legare monument thatan effort will be made
to remove the honorcd remains of the gifted
son of the South, from ''the bosom of Masacliu u
sets, to til. bosom Of his mother State-an
application will DO forwarded to his sister and
nearest surviving relatives Mrs. Lowell Bullen,
Formerly Miss Mary Swinton Legrare,) for
permission to bring homo the sacred dust, and
lay it on our own Magnolia Cemetery, where a
suitable mausolcum, overlooking the waters of
the beautiful Etiwan, will rise, in testimonial
of our high appreciation of departed geuius
emnence and WORTH"
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roR THE ISDEpENDESr rREss.
TIC the Public.

Nr. Editor: AS the Election fur member
of Congress ID ordered by the Governor, to take
place so early as the first Monday and Tuesday
of May next.-within month Of this timc-it
bchooves us Of the 4th Congressional District
tn be very active in our cxcrtions to select a fit
and proper person to represent us. We must
make proper ehoicc. 1t is due to ourselves, and
the old Nincty-Six District, that we should
have man of distinguished character to stand
i'll the councils Of the nation, where Cnlhou I'm
md McDuffic have stood and the only 9u-s
tion with all of us. is-Where can such
n man be foundf We answer-In Abbevlle
District, in the person Of JOHN A. CALHOUN,
ESQ, who was reared in the neighborhood, and
taught i'll the same schools, with both of those
distinguished SONS Of South Carolina, above
named.
Dir. Calhoun is a nephew of John C. Calhoun,
to whom he bears strong likeness, both in
person aud in character. lie was always devo-
ted to his great Uncle, personally and politi
cnlly. He was bred to tho bar, and in carly
life was n member Of the State Legislature
lie removed to the West, and for time. was
n distinguished citizen of Eufaula, Alabama.
A few years ago, he returned to Abbeville Dis.
trict, nnd here he has cast his lot, to stand or
fall with South Carolina. ITc is man of de.
ci'ied character and ability; and we make the
pledge for him. that he will be equal to the
position. Electors of the 4th Congressional
District let lis send him to Congress! Let us
give him long pull, q strong pull and pull
altogether!
hBBENILIE
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The Little Giant Corn and Cob Mil

The Little Giant Corn and Cob Mill.
Mr. H. S Kerr Of our village is the agent
for the sale of the above valuable mill. No
farmer should be without one Its value to
agrculturists will appear from the following
exsract taken from The Washington Union,
The occasion was the Mechanics Metropoli.
tian Exhibition" Washington, D. C. In re-.
gard to the Little Giant Corn and Cob CrusLer
the Union snys:
1.-THE Improved Lille Giant Corn and Cob
AiA, with its triple sets of crusl,ers, and dou
blc-grinding surfaces. was set at work, and
accomplished wonders, grinding corn cob at
the rate Of bushel in three minutes. It war,
light and portable, yet its strength was salts.
faetorily tested by the exhibitor, W no threw
In or'ckb"ts, stones and nails, Which came out
we'll ground up, yet, on examination, the inte.
rior surfaces Of the mill appeared uniniured.
This mill merits the attention of AcricuItu.
rists.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-04-03
The Comet.

Professor Pierce, Of Cambridge College,
has written tie following letter in relation
to the comet, the rumored approach Of
which has created such panic among the
credulous, in certain portions Of France
HARVARD COLLEGE, March 24, 1857
My Dear Sir What Babnct, who is
anScxcelent popular lecturer good physi.
rist, but no geometer or astronomer, many
have written about a possible comet, or col
llsion with 4 comet, or what some unknown
German may have done Of the kind is
wholly unknown to me. Bnt neither ofthem
snpposing the German to be Of equal scion
tife position with Babinet, ranshave precict-
cd in June auy such collision; for | am
positive that there are not the data for sucl,
Il computation, and Babinet is, at least, Of
too respectable abilities TO involve himself in
such an absurdity.
The only matter Of prediction, relating 10
comets, which has recently como under, my
observation, consists of series Of signal
failures committed by the English astrono
mcr Hind, which have been discussed with
cutting severity by a German matbemati-
cian, and shown to be utterly without foun-
dation. This Hind is the man who was
recently appointed TO the control of the
Epglish Nautical Almanac, in opposition
to- the rival claims of Adams, whose name
is so dcscrvcdly celebrated in connection
with the discovery of Neptune.
Yours, &c, BENJAMIN PIERCE.
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GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, HARDWARE,
%U HMEE RH ~o

GhUGERltS, pRUVlSiUNS, HARDWARE,
@U R& ~e
PLANTATION IMPLEMENTS, &C.
0N hand in store, with large additions every
~ week, for CASH, at very low prices:
90 Bbls c. Yellow SUGAR,
5 Crushed and Powdered SUGARS,
IIhds. Muscovado do.
so Bngs Rio, Old Gov. JAVA and Mocha Coffee,
Hhds. Trinidad andW. ]. MOLASSES
30 Boxes Sperm. Adnmantine 4 Tallow Cam
dies. A large stock Of FANCY GROCERIES.
such as Pickles, Syrups Preserves and Jc!lies,
Sauces, Spices, Table Salt, &C.,
Mnccaroni and Starch,
Fig Blue, Indigo, DO, e.
The very best CHEWING TOBACCO. -.
1000 finest selection Rio Hondo SEGARS,
Lock, Tongue, Fifth and Log Chains,
100 Pair Trnce Chains, (assorted,)
100 Kegs NAILS, do.
Tea Kettles, Boilers and Grid Irons.
Well Buckets Siters, Waffle and Wafer Irons,
Blue Stone. Copperas and Madder,
Buckets, Tubs and Demijons,
Broad Axes Foot Adzes and Collins Axes,
Some best Plain Pocket Cutlery.
Also, just received, fresh from the Brewery
in Scotia nd, -.
y BbIs Gn.gow ALE, a very superior ar
ticle. 'N"f
Agency for the South Carolina White Lead
Company, and on hand. -. ..,.; ~
1000 Lbs. 8 c. White lead. pnre beautifully
1000 beautiful White Lead. (pure whits,)
and,a great many other. articles ut the lowest
prices for CASH, or on short time to prompt
customers. a, 5 "a" = ii. 8. KEHE.
Ab5eviHesO g. H., April /, 1857. 4s.ly 1,
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DAVIS PAIN KILLER,-I wns attacked with
disentery. and it soon became very distressing :
l used this medicine according to the directions,
md was cured in three days. My wife was
also attacked with pain in the stomach in con-
sequence Of eating too soon after fit Of sick
ness she wns relieved in few minutes after
taken this medicine. To use her own words,
she said she felt tho pain remove after she had
taken it, as quick as you could see lump of
sugar dissolve in cold water. Ny son was
burnt SO badly the skin was off !; l applied the
medicine immediatly, and it took the FIRE out
and healed the wound in less time than ever
saw one healed before. One of my children
fell over n chair and bruised its head very bad,
but the bruise was soon dispersed by bathing
in this medicine. will mention one more of
its wonderful effects in curing a wound inflic.
ted by my sons falling out of doors and cut
ting himself badly; the pain was soon re-
lieved. and the wound healed by this medicine
In fact it is the best family medicine l ever
used for the cure of colds. coughs, and num-
Der of other complaints incident to the human
family.
PERRY NJ. PECKIIAM, Fall River
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Young Mems Christian Association.

An interesting meeting of this Association
was held on last Tuesday night, when all able
essay was read by tue Rev. b. johnson, on
7he o"'fy "f the Races. The next essay will
be read by James c. Calhoun, Esq, at the
regular meeting on the Tuesday after the Sd
Monday IN tho present month subject, &C.
olcyy ~
We are requested by the Committee appoint.
Cd Tor that purpose, to state that they desire to
make on appeal to the public, shortly, for
contributions to establish Reading room,
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Advertisements.

We would direct especial attention to the
advertisement of the waited and extensive rs.
sortmcnt Of new Spring and Summer Goods
for sale by Mrssrs. Israel & Brussel to the
advertisement Of the large stock of family Gro
c"iies mt the we'll known stand of II. S. Kerr
of the New Market Steam Mills by j. Y. S.
Paril"w tn the Card of Mrs J.. ID. Owen,
Gate Miss Bus-!,nrt y tn the dissolution of
Partnership by Mcssrs. Jones & Livingston
to the advertisement of G.. C. Bowers and to
the u"tices of the Battalion Musters in the
9Th Regiment.
M"ssrs. Broom & Norrell, of Augusta, Ga,
present varied and attractive list Of the most
elegant Goods Of the season.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-04-03
Congressional Election.

The Governor, it will De seen by reference
to his proclamation, has ordered the election
to supply the vacancy occasioncd by the
death of the Hon. Preston S. Brooks, to be
held on the ith and 5th of May next.
The following is Il list of gentlemen who
have not declined the n O a,ination for Congress
Gen. ~ L. Donham aud II. r. Spann. Edge
field Hon. j. f. Marshall, Abbcville +; Hon. C.
L. Sullivan, Laurens Gen. J. II. Williams,
Newberry, and j. c. Hope, Lexington.
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New Goods.

Our Town presented quite lively appear
"nce on last Monday. The cotton wagons.
and the buyers and sellers of the great staple
have given place to gay equipages and
bright eyed beauties The country is recipro.
eating the liberal patronage it received from
the villnge during the last winter. Money is
plenty and we can all afford TO be liberal.
Our merchants have just received their new
goods, and have made arrangements to satisfy
oil TASTES The weather is delightful; and a
trip to the village will he pleasant holiday
excursion.
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CHEAP DRY GOODS.
SPRING TRADE 1857.
AUGUSTA GEO

AlGCSlA, GEO.
RROOM Il NORRELL arc no1y
~ In receipt Of their New Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER
ID -HE- w e. QD GID ~
Embracing all Of the Lutcst STYLES of tho
Season in '"'
MD RH HE%&D %GDWD-
AS we'll as most Complete Assortment ~
STAPLE AND DOMESTIC ARTICLES.
To which they respectfully solicit attention -
P'a'n Blk md Fancy DRESS SILKS. beau.
tifu assortment
Rich Foulard, Beregc and Muslin ROBES.
Large ;,Ss' assortment rt1H! MuSLlNS. LAWNS
Fr. CAMBRlCS CHAMBRAYS ond
BRIlLIANTS;
DEBEGEs aud DEBEGE ROBES for
Travelling Dresses
cllALi;lES. CIiALLY DxLAINEs,
and RERGE DELAINES:
fklAlED LlNEN LAWNS, for Ladies
PRINTS and GINGIIAMS, every Style and
MouRXISc GOODS, in good ,,sort,oont
Wh CAMBRICS. JACONETS, MI:LLs
and nm NAlSsoOKs, Plain, Striped and
Plain an,l ,n, D%'tsd Do! SWISS; VIII and Cold
EMBRolDERiES. very large assortment
Of every description
DRESS TRIMMINGS SKIRTS of all kinds:
MANTllI.AS, Il beautiful assortment for
Spring aud Summer;
STELLA SllAWLS; VIII. GRAPE ESHAWIS:
HOSIERY, large assortment Of every de-
scrir,ion
IRISH LINENS. LINEN SIIEETINGS, Pill
LOW LINENS;
TABLE DAMASK, DAMASK TABIE
CLOTHS, DC.
TOWELLlNGS, HUCKABACkS and TOW
ELS Of all kinds;
SUMNER CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, DRAP
DE'E1ES, LINEN DRILLS. COTTON.
AIDES, and many other goods for Gents
and Boys wear;
English and American LONG CLOTHS,
PILLOW COTTONS;
Bro Bl. loi4, II 4. 1874 SHEETINGS;
PARASOLS, UMBRELLAS, FANS;
AlexandersKED GLOVES SILK MITTa,
Long hnd, Short;
TICKS. STRIPES, PLAIDs, CHECKS. &c.
Together with a large assortment of Goods for
SERVANTS.
March 20, 1857. fs-tf
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The Senior Exhibition at Erskine College

Ihe Senior Exhibition at Erskine College.
In company with friend, we started OH last
Friday evening, excursion to Due West,
to attend the Senior exhibition of the College
The weather was delightful. The air was
balmy as the first breath of Spring.
"Airs, vernal airs attuned the trembling leaves"
Flora was scattering her treasures in the fields {;
the groves were vocal with many sone sters /;
and all nature was redolent Of beauty and Of
gladncss. Our trusty steed like his masters
drew inspiration from the scene, and acquired
fresh elasticity at every step; and when the
last rays of the setting sun were gliding the
dome Of the College observatory, we had reach
cd our destination in the pleasant village of
of Due West.
The Village is located eleven miles North
Donaldsville on the G. & G.. Railroad. The
situation is admirably situated for health and lit
erature seclusion. 1t is an elevated sandy ridge
and has much natural beauty. The College build
ings are large and commodious. and Lindsay
Hall is one of the handsomest structures in the
up country. The appearance of the Village
is decidedly improving. New stores have been
erected, and private residences have been en-
larged aud repaired.
At candle light, we attended the Senior
Exhibition in Lindsay Hail. The night was
favorable and large audience had assembled
to greet the youthful orators. The exercises
consisted in the delivery of eight original
speeches, enlivcned by some sweet music from
un amateur band of students The speeches
were we'll written, and generally delivered
with easy self:rossession distinctness of articu.
laton and much grace of clocution. Where
all did we'll. it would be invdious to discrimi-
nate, and we shall content ourselves with Civ
ing the names and subjects of the Speakers:
r. W. Brice, american Historians and Ora
tors; r. r. McCasan, The Treatment Of Charles
la; W. NJ. McCaslan, The Progress Of our Re
public J. A. Myers, Dreams at the Dd,rn Of
Philosophy: J. X. Nance Truth; W. S. Press
", Utiiitnrianis7u, tie Dane Of american Lit
craturc; G.. ". Tribe The Culture Of the In
tellcct; T. D. Whteside The True Hero and
Patriot.
The College is at present in hourshing
condition, numbering about l2O Students. The
endowment plan has succeeded admirably and
has placed the Institution secure and sta
pie basis. Is is yet in its infancy but has al
ready done noble work in the cause of edu
cation. Year after year, it has sent forth its
cohorts Of disciplined minds to do battle in the
cause of science and religion. Upon these
its future fame depends. They arc nopi hon.
ines. who borrow prestige from their parent.
but to whom the fair character Of that alma
mater is entrusted.
Tho next Annual commencement will tako
place on the I'd Wednesday of August next :;
when the Address before the Literary Societies
will be delivered by our distinguished contem-
porary the able senior editor of the Charleston
Courier, Richard Yendon, Esq.
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7Tom nc Ed7zoT c5 Tie Ba7fsWore Patriot
BALTIMORE, Dec IS.
DR.. Seth ". Forlc, Boston, N,ss.-Dcar
." - ieel 1t to he due to you to say TINT a
young lndy, member of my family, had been
suffering FOR several years under bronchial
affection. aud the disease had made such pro
gres', Notwithstanding the best medical aid had
been consulted, that fears were entertained that
the disease with me JUS with so many others.
might speedily terminate in DEATH l was in
duced, through the persuasion Off friend, to
try your DIR. WISTAR'S BAISAM OF WILD
CHERRY ; and after she had taken three bot
tle'' she felt entirely relieved of the attack.
Very respectfully yours, J.F. MJILTON.
None genuine unless. signed l. BUTTS on
the wrapper.
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The War in China


scnts in clear point of view, the various steps
which have led to the embodiment between
England and China, and shows plainly that if
the English officials have been to blame, the
Chinese are equally involved
BY an ordinance of the Colonial government
certain vessels owned by Chinese tenants of
the Crown, and commanded by British mas
ter, have q right to hoist n British flag. For
years past such vessels have been admitted to
registry at Hong Kong and have been treated
as British Coloninl vessels The character Of
such vessels was fully recognized by the Chi
nose authorities at Canton and the fact that
the Arrow was one of these vessels is incontesti-
bic. Whether as alleged, her license had ex-
pired or not, the Governor Yel, must have
regarded her, under British protection.
BY treaty stipulation. no Chinese malefactor
on board of an English ship can be reclaimed
except through the English consul Yet, in
violation of the treaty, the crew of the Arrow
wns carried of in chains, the British fng haul
ed down, and for a time all repnration was
refused to the demands Of Consul Pnrkes.
Subsequently, however the whole crew was
TetuFHcu. 1ue I1h6hSu Sohth'eSioHSiS oh
John Bowring, demanded an apology for the
insult, which Yeh refused to give, on the ground
that no insult was intended. Sir John also
required in addition to tho public apology,
that British officials should be admitted, to
the City of Canton. The Chinese resisted !;
and Canton was bombarded, with great loss
Of life TO the Chinese.
The London Times blamcs Sir John Bowring
for enraainp-i in hostilities which MIGHT easily
49, ,1o;Sssh,t s,a,<;, az 49,. or
n"'e oeen "soaed'sS"' nhu' III .'e l'"S' CON-
duct OF the Chinese Jnueh ground OF provoca.
tion. The people ate ferocious, cowardly and
cruel: the rulers aerorant mendacious and
49, ~. .-s..:.. -.
'h'th'c's' Ahey never oSSet'e tEep''es e*eePO
under comPulsion and h9Ve'tor years offered
the ercs,est insults to the, foreign representa-.
t;vea Tho late trooedv "a, boar,l tho Tt,;st,o
- !, ~ ~. ...sss.'." asy1 ~
steamer ana ths as.smgp W poison tne ehs're
European community illustrnte tie character
n,on. of ,h. d;a;.,,tr nav X. aan,ora5 = "a
,a'ne - ), y. ."e uA, ..y sp:o' :-o'
falmers.on seems oe'ersnn"eo 70 MAINTAIN
firm policy, and we see TINT Lord Elgin. has
been appointeda a special minister. g
Th. G,Ilow;no n.rooron,,x oo,odv tho l.,S.t
~: s =, 'A'''
intei'gence IRON the seat OF war
Hong Kong. June l5.-The English Admi.
abandoned, oe the isth. the position be had ID
s ;s ss''iss the ssh II Se hs:
at;ons aoainst the sity. to hold no other N por.
ton ofGanton than tho Birds Mes. Fort 'Bs,
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Removal.

Removal.
H1HE subscfibes has reuf6veds from his old
i stand to Enrfght q ataff's Gin Factory,
and returns his thxaks dor pSst favora and so
lictis share Of public ,ps.sonage in his line
Q. re fs,,5ft wiil make p.nss Doors. ss.h nlind.
wardrobes TabieA DesSsS Door and Wnd0W
Frames; dc, Do .,r'@'f h'r' '>.s -
III n. B.-He willalso make Collins of the finest
style snd:fnish. nY,.. s- t'...:.
-. For refereate. apply t. any gentleman in the
q. G. .nowERs.
y. ApriEi, 1857 : p 40 q" X ly
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Sons of Temperance.

The following Officers Of Abbevile Division,
No. i, Sons Of Temperance, were duly elected
for the present quarter: John G. Edwards,
W. r. l.. II. LonaS. w. A.; }. Shehnne r. S.;
james NJ. Allen, a. r. s.; John McBryde, Sr,
I. S; DIR. l. Branch. T.; Edw'd Wcstfield, c.;
J. W. Fowler, A. c.; John Brydc, Jr. l. S;
L. J.. Crawford, 0. S. Rev. C. Murchison, Ch.;
Rev. B. johnson, Z. w. +.
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New Market Steam Mills

ME Subscriber gives notice to the People Of
Ahbevile. Elecfeh I.aurcns and New.
9Irry' that his MILLS have been Repaired.
= nave put IN New Boilers aud New Boltina
caoI"s' | am now prepared to dcsrat ch busi.
Tis' iss' a"a th'"k nm prepared to make MS fine
Flour ns any made in the Stute.-Mv rconlnr
v grinding Days are on Thursdays and Fridnys
PERSONS from II distance can be accommodated
at any time hy getting to the Mill before SIM.
set' ana will Grind for them any night in tho
March 25, 1857. 49,,