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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

TIE COLLISION BETWEEN THE "OrE-
LorsAs" AND THE "GALvEs1oN."
We have already, in the columns Of the
Times, given the account of this sad COLI
sion and loss Of life. From the New Orleans
papers Of the 18th, we learn the accident
occurred in the Gulf, about midway between
I'erwicks Bay and Galveston. The Ope-
!ousas was sunk in about fifteen minutes
after the accident. The collision took place
shortly after midnight Of the 18th, and
when most of the passengers were in their
bcrhs. by this terrible calamity, a great
number Of lives have been lost. We are
unable to give minute particulars, but the
following is as near as can be ascertained, the
number and names of lives lost:
Gen S Hamilton, S G; Judge G Cleland,
n 0; A J Voorhees,, Princeton, NJ; Mr.
Smith and mother, and young lady trave-
ling in company, ST Louis; Miss Lucy
Williams, Lavaca, Texas; G w Wilmot aud
child, Harden county, ky-body saved; 3;
Miss Mary Pettway, Nashville, Tenn; Mr.
Farlan, Mate Of St Jasper; two children of
Geo. Williams, Columbia, Texas child of
Mis- Fouts. Buchanan, Mo; Auguste Men
dell, Dewitt county, Texas Dunn, Ma
varro county, Texas negro girl OF Mrs
Hurschbcrger, Galveston negro boy, third
cook of steamer Opelousas.
These are all the names of those at pres
enr known to be lost, but a more minute
examination Of the register will doubtless
still further add to the terrible list. Some
fifty-three are known to have been saved,
mos Of whom reached the city last night,
by an express train ftLe Opelousas Rail
road. Many of those saved are much in
jurcd.
The Galveston now lies in Atchafalaya
bayou, with 4 feet water in her hold, she
having been disabled by the collision.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

blue RInGE RAiRoAp.-The annual meeting
OF the Stockholders of the Blue Ridge Railroad
was held in Charleston on the 18th. Hon.
Charles Macbeth was called t. the Chair, and
W: III. Pcronneau appointed Secretary.
The President submitted report on the
condition and prospects of the Road, aud also
report of the Chief Engineer. and statements
ana exhibits OF tue Treasurer which were read
and ordered to he printed in pamphlet form
ana IN one or more of the city papers.
IT. was also ordered that application be made
to the Legislature for the amendments of the
Charter. end of the "Act to authorize aid To
blue Enlge Railroad in South Carolina" sug.
sscstrd by the President in his report.
An election was held for nine Directors to
serve Tor the ensuing year, which resulted as
"ll"ws: Hon. Edward Frost, Hon. Charles
Macbeth. Mayor of Charleston, Henry Gour
din, &. N. Furinan, G. A. Trenholn, Rolcr,
AdScr, ". {. Dukes, G. I. LowEdes, W. C..
Hayward.
Th" Directors subsequently, elected Edward
Frost President and ". III. Pcronneau, Sccrc.
tary and Treasurer,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

Fractions of Squares will he charged in pro.
portion to the above rates
eB business Cards for the term of ON.
Year, will be charged in rrnporion to ,h,.
space they occupy, at one Do|i"r per line
era""
eH or all advertisements set i'm nL,,LI, ,.,I-
.m", F"ty rcr Cent extra will be added to the
above rates.
DAVIS Il CREWS,
Far Bonncr;
LEE 4 WILSON,
Far Press
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

InE F"ErIic"MlNG MEssAGE-The special
Washington correspondent of Col. Fornovs
Press says ii is rumorcd that MIR. buchanan
IN his first annual r.cssaye to Congress, will.
take bold ground on the currency question
that lie will re-aflirm the principals laid down
in his his speech on the Inpcpcrlcnt Treasury
hill lie believes that il was the intention
of the Trainers of the Constitution to cstablis.,
Il hard money currency, and that the action OF
Congress since, has been steady departure
from that intention.
The issue will be made in the next Congress,
whether State Banks have the constitutional
power to issue circulating promises to pay"
There will he large party to take the mega
tive of the argument, who will not, it is said
yield until decision has been given on the,
question by the Supreme Court of the United
States. gcncrul bankrupt law for the Banks
will be presented for action.-This will pro.
vide fixed legal course for putting into lp-
udatian inaolveut Banks all over the Union.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11
Sunday Morning.

How few Of oil this hurrying crowd.
Who press to reach the house of prayer,
Who seek the temple of their God,
Seek him whose spiiit hovcrs there.
See yon demurc and pious mind!
She surely shows devotion true;
In robes Of purity nrrnycd-
Her bonnet, not her heart is new!
To yondcr hcaving bosom turn,
Which swc!s with pious rapturcs high;
With sacred Zeal her heart must burn
All; trace tho coI"ctcs eye!
That grave and stately sage-indeed,
Ills thoughts nuts be on Heaven intent
But Heaven, perhaps, in him may read
~ ponlcring wish for cent for cent!
With nilnblc steps anil eager haste
That ri"us youth with pleasure view,
Who for single moments waste
Ills foot steps yonlcr fair pursue.
Yet VIII" shall dare presume TO raise
y din of ccnsure better rrutiscl
Taken then the moral of my lays
And Judge not that yc bc not Judged"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

THE PAY or WRITERs-Paymen by the line
IN customary Among the ltera,i OF Paris socie-
ty, Dumas. senior, is said 10 receive thirteen
cents a line---George Sand, nineteen-Paul
Feyel, five and so on. Victor Hugo gets two
Shonsaud dollars q volume Sue got much
more sometimes, and sometimes much less.
But literary life in the French capital is ex:
pensive, and few of the best workmen In men.
IA srtidcings die worth enough to pay for d
Ssst'ng place outside the Josses soaia,,s,tes ol
r." I. Chsisso " Moptemarts. "
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

LIE INSULT To TIE PREsIDENT.-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the n. y. Commercial All.
eertiser gives the following account of the dis.
turbance at the White House, on Monday last ::
The disturbance which occurred in tho Presi.
dents office yesterday has not led to any scri-
GUS breach of the peace, nor has it broken up
the daily business receptions. The facts are
these rs l have heard them, in regard to this
occurrence. Mr.. Sherman, q lawyer of good
Eepate here, called upon the President during
the basiness hours yesterday morning, and pres.
cnted fle of papers, referring, it is said, to
some balance OF payment claimed by the heirs
ofReeside, under act Of the last session. Mr.
Sherman urged the President to read them, and
ordered the money to be paid. The President
replied that he bad not time at that moment.
"Then refer them," said Mr. s., ito your law
officer" "But" said the President, 81 must
first see whether they proper to be referred
Sherman demanded that the money be paid,
fine spoke in an angry and excited manner, SO
that the President ordered him to leave the
room. Sherman refused to 60. and said the
President, 'Then will Co." aul suting the ac-
lion to the word, he went into the adjoining
room of the private secretary.
The Attorney General at the same moment
came in and attempted to appease Sherman but
with 80 little success that the latter wnrnedhim
against interference. police officer was sent
for. but before he came the indignant attorney
had retired, threatening to renew his visit this
morning but the President has not ordered the
access to the place to be barricaded. The uor-
al of the story n, that the day is at hand when
The President must relieve himself from the duty
of receiving all manner Of complaints, and at
tending to all sorts Of exactions.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

Mr.. Coolidge's church, In Boston, has dis:
charged the choir, to save money.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

The loss Of properly by. the recent lorna.
do at Brownsville is estimated BY the Jour.
bal at $4,000. -" \
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

lnE ENGLI>iI ARMY IN TIE EAsr-The En-.
gliSll have vinlicatcd their ancient warlikc
reputation III the East. Their military es,rh
llsl'mcn's may become wanting in efficiency
from disuSc.-l'ut when the occasion arises
for the courage and energy of her rennlc in
wal, she Is invariably true to her historical
renown. The Crimra, despite the want ,f n
management, illustrated this truth. Tho suc.
ccSslvc displays Of brnTcry-the pcrseverinr
energy Of her officers and soldiers before Delhi,
and the capture of that placc--supply more,
brilliant proof of the harlihuod of that AurIo.
Saxon race, which numbering one.sixth of
Their nutinous alvcrsarics, and separated from
them 10y thousands of miles, threatens to brip,,
them under stronger denomination than ever.
THIS Eastern war will form a splendid chapter
IN british history. Single handed n rcnrl,.
proud of their lineage, of indomiiable r.solu-
ii"n and irrrprcssah!c energy will soon have
brought under dominion one hundred and fifty
millions not entirely cn"rvatcl, hut too livi
dri to make national resistance against a uni.
ted and courageous people.
int from what We perceive in the English
papers, We arprchcnd hat the British are about
"suily their laurcls in the East 10y the in,lis-
cilniiratc massacre Of their enemies The pur-
pose uv"w"l by the l.om'i"m Times To inilct
summary runiS!'mcn, on ni| the Srp"vs found
III places taken be assault, is too sweeping a
military penalty for the h,i,maniziG.c practices
m war of modern civilization. 70 involve
the innocent and the guilty in the saline ru.,.
'sh'ncnt, violates not only the uta"cs of mill
iarv warfare, bu, is rcvo!ting to those abstract
principles "i Justice for which Enyl iShu,"n
nave been always characterized Prom all
acc"rn'S Lord Canning, is I" lie recalled be-
raEsc h, will not lrni himself TO Sanuuinary
thirst for h!ood-ani there
Is every lnclinn'i"n That the British Ministry
WI be t"rs"i t" obey i'll this ease the popular
Instinct Is cr!ortblc-Lhnrics,1n Mrs.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11

DEATH OF GEN. J. IIAMILroH.- .-TntcI
gcnce Of the demise of our distinguished
townsman aud fellow citizen, has come to
lis with the suddcnncss Which almost un-
nerve us for the record Of his melancholy
fate. The painful associations connected
with his death, silatcled unconsciously at
Il remote distance from friends, family and
kindred, aggravates the poignancy Of the
;'fil'c,ion. Gen. Hamilton was on his WAY
To Texas when he'was thus hurried on an
exit from the a,Xictics and iuuuietudes
which had marked the latter stages of his
truly chcckered career. His name and
service are enshrincd in tile hearts of all
South Carolinians. We are compelled to
be brief, and can only offer an outline o
the Offices he filled.
lie was elected to the Legislature as lis
entrance into public life, and was thence
transferred to the National House of Erp.
! resentatives, VIC believe in 1920, AS the sue.
cessor OF William Lowndcs, from Beau.
fort district. In this position lie maturcd
llspowers as DICTATOR and parliamentary
tactician.
lie became intenJvnt ofthc city in e22
ttS PSiod VI lhC CoutcIUDllteu lnSUffCC-
tions of Denmark Nescy, in which Office he
exhibited his well known decision of CHAR.
ac,cr and administrative ability.
In 1928 he was elected Governor of the
State. and was principally instrumental in
the imtimation and maturing OF tho nulii
cation measures through State Conven.
lion. These were the prime ipal civil posts
that lie occupied.
Gen Hamilton had, rs the natural coun-
terrart Of his patriotic career, military am
bnion. He entered the army in the war OF
1912, as Il Lieutenant of the rifle CORPS
under Col. Drayton, and subsequently SER
we'd as aid to General Izard, during the
campaign in Canada. After serving in the
subordinate grades, he became Brigadier
General OF the Third Brigade of South Car
ollna militia. For some years Gen. liam
ilton had Withdrawn from political life, de,
voting his faculties to the service of his
family with that strength Of attachment and
earn .stness of purpose which were among
his leading characteristics.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-12-11
MISCELLANY.
A South Carolinian Complimented

We copy the following notice of diStin
gu>h"d honor conferred upon a South Curclin-
ian, from the New York Times:
The Russian Government has acknowledged
III very handsome manner, the value of the
services rendered by the American corrs OF
physicians in its army during the Sebustopol
campaign. DR.. Edward i. Turnipsecd, of this
city, who entered the Russian army with the
rank of Surgeon Major, in thcsummer of 1851,
and who served succcssivelv at Jassa Bnssara.
bin, Odessa and Scbastop"l, has received the
decoration OF the Russian Order of ST. Anne. of
the third class, accompanied by two Srhastopnl
medals, attached to the ribbons of the Order of
st. George and st. Andrew in Acknowledgement
OF his service during the war. The prcscnta
ton was made through Baron Stocckl, Russ ian
Minister at Washington. An accompanying
note from Mr. Bodisco, Secretary of legation
mentions that the Emperor has also conferred
the orders of St. George and St. Andrew upon
Drs. Harris, Holt, Smith, Eldridge johnson
and 3lathcws--all American physicians, who
were associated with DIR. Turnipsecd The
addresses of Drs EIdridgc, johnson and Ma
thews were not known Mt the legion, and
hence tile presentation to them has not been
made.
THESE compliments are gratifying Indications
OF the regard entertained by the Emperor for
the medical knowledge and skill of the gentle.
man in question. we have been permitted 60
examine the decorations The cross of the
Order of st. Anne, with which Dr.. Turnrsccd
was decorated at Setastopl is a neat piece Of
Workmanship set in gold and enamel. The
Scbastopol decorative and commemorative
medal are attached respectively to the ribbons
ot the Orders of st. George and st. Andrews.
The decoration of st. George is the highest
military insignia in the Empire, permitted only
70 those whose lives have been risk ed in the
service of the Emperor The St Andrew
ribbon is the highest civil honor DIR. Turnip.
seed, who is the favored recipient Of these
years ofage. He is a native of South Carolina
and was pursuing his medical studies in Paris
at the breaking out of the war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
Paddy,s Coon Hunting.

| An lrishman Of our acquaintance, nam
ed Michael O'Roger, who settled in this
part Of the country some years ago, lately
received an unexpected visit from bis
brother Pat, who was direct from the
"sod." Mike heartily welcomed his
brother, and resolved TO do everything in
his power 10 make his visit an agreeable
one. Accordingly, al The end of the sec.
ond day after Pats arrival, which had
been spent by them in general carousal,
Mike armed his brother with a shillaleh
and Immediately led off in the direction Of
a corn-6eld about half mile distant,
where he ass lred Pat they would enjoy
a rare evenings sport in coon hunting.
The night was too dark 10 distinguish OBJ
Ijects of Their search at any great distance,
hnion entering The field and setting up a
wild veil. they soon discovered, by the
rustling OF the corn. stalks in various di.
reclions, thai they had been successful in
roofing several of them from their hiding
places. Mikes keen eyes were now fix
ed ON alsrge tree, which stood a few yards
distant, and he soon had the satisfaction
of detecting an object moving upon lis
trunk at rapid rate. This he knew 10
be coon, and with shout OF Joy he
rushed towards The tree, calling on bis
brother to follnw up. In moment the
two sporlsmen were under the tree
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
@35G8GGA350U9o
Dying to Get Married.

A gentleman residing on the banks OF
the Tyne lately advertised for wife. IN
one OF the Midland papers, and in the
course Of week, received tenders from
between fifty and sixty fair aspirants to
the welded state. AT least hali-a dozen
OF the letters were ascertained to ee from
very superior women, as regards social
position, as well as intellectual culture.
The great majority were credi,able pro-
ductiOns, though some, OF course, were
below par. Further correspondence was
entered into with FIVE or six, and the gen.
tleman shortly after wards set out on
tour of inspection. Having too great
latitude Of choice, however, he was las
tidious in his taste, and his journey seem,
ed likely TO end in disappointment. had
not Providence put another lady In his
way, with whom he fell in love at first
sight. Of the rest, one was too old, an
other too young; one was not enough
lady-like, another too much Of lady; one
was a sweet creature, but had no cash;
another had a good income and great ex-
pectaiions, but wanted 10 keep more ser
wants than our prudent friend thought he
could afford; and SO on, till the catalogue
was exhausted. So he proposed 10 the
lady before mentioned, was accepted, and
is now happy Benedict. The fact that
single matrimonial advertisement DIRE W
forth from their modest retirement about
three-score ''anxious inqurers" betrays a
strange state Of things. Why are all these
women so anxious to get married ! Some
Of them, because their isolated and Geso.
late condition; some, 10 be supported by
husband wel-to do in the world; some,
TO get out of the hands OF brothers, sisters,
falhels-in.law, mothers-in-law, etc. For
our social relations are so dltieren! from
those of the Bechuanas, as described by
DIR. Livingston. that while no damse OF
that tribe has any dread OF the reproach
of ''dying an old maid, )" in England no
alternative but to do so is left TO many ex-
celieni women. Every man may, ii he
will be married; but with the softer sex II
is otherwise. They must not comprom-
ise their deicacy by the slightest mark oil
interest in any man they know, but must
wait patiently to be singled out by the
dull, glddy, or scheming, as the case may
De. Seldom possessed of independent
means' they cannot resort TO any lucra-
tive occupation or calling beyond marrow
range. by nature the weaker vessels"
law and custom make them still more de-
pendent on their relatives. aud leave them
at The. mercy of blind chance, from
which they seek 10 escape. when oppor.
tuniiy offers, by responding to the dis.
tan, overtures Of an entire stranger, who.
they feel convinced, will not publish their
shame to the world even should the nepo-
iia,ion lead TO nothing, since hecannot do
so without revealing his own.--Gates-
head Observer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
CR03CB POET {. 2 : .
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

I.Ife is race where some succeed,
While others are beginning;
'Tis luck at times, at other speed,
That gives an early winning -
Bat if you chance to fall behind,
Meier slacken your endeavor;
Just keep this wholesome truth IN mind
lis better late than never.
If you can keep ahead, Ills well,
But never trip your neighbor
'Tis noble, when you can excel
By honest, patient labor
But, lfyou are outstripped at last,
Press on as bold as ever ;
Remember, tho you are surpassed,
'T'is better late than never.
Ne'er labor for an idle boast,
Of victory o'er another
But, while you strive your uttermost,
Deal fairly with brother,
Whae'er your station, do your best,
And hold your purpose ever;
And if you fail to beat the rest,
Ills better late than never.
Choose well the path in which you run
Succeed by noble daring
Then, tho the last, when once It's won
Yoar crown IS worth the wearing.
Then never fret, if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeavor
But ever keep this truth in mind,
Ills better late than never.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02
IEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, VA SATURDAY MORNING. MAY

Mike prepared for climb, and directed
Pat how TO act when the coon reached the
ground.
"He'll be after making great noise TO
get away" said Mike, "but for your lie
don't let him escape ye."
"Och, be off up the tree wild ye," an
swered Pat, fourishing his shlllaleh, evi-
dently growing impatient for the sport,
'sniver fear but I'll put an ind to him whIn
he Gums down."
Mike now commenced climbing the
tree with all possible haste, and succeed
ed yerv well in the ascent, until he reach
ed the first branches, and became hid from
the wild gaze of his brother. when he
paused moment TO ascertain in what part
of the tree the coon had taken lodgings.
While matters were in this state the coon
made sudden move among the branches,
(which so startled Mike that he unfortu-
na,ely let GO his hold and fell headlong to
the ground.
Pa. supposing him TO be the coon rush
ed furious1y upon him with his shlIlaIeh,
and commenced that delightful operation
of putting and end 10 him.
"Murther Murther !" cried Mike, al
tempting TO rise TO his feet. "in the name
of 81. Patrick, don'l be afiher baing me
TO death !"
"Ye needn't be givin' me any Nv yer
dirty excuses" answered Pat, "shure my
brulher toud me ye'd be allher making a
great noise TO git away, but not tut ye Il
move out o this alive"
Mike now supposing' his brother to be
crazy thought il time to make desperate
Struggle for life; SO seizing Pat by the
legs, he succeeded in throwing him TO the
ground. whereupon rough and tumble
| fight ensued, which lasted for some time,
without either Of the brothers utterlng
word.
After a violent contest, however, Mike
came of victorious, Pat being completely
subdued as 10 render him helpless. BnI,
fearing it was all over with him, he be-
gan to call wildly for Mike 10 hasten dowr
| from the tree and assist him, or the ''ugIy
baste" would have his life.
By this time Mike fully comprehende'
the error Into which bis brother had fallen
and commenced using every means in hl'
power to bring him to his senses, which
after great deal of persuasion he sue
ceeded in so doing.
But the coon was allowed TO escape un'
harmed, as neither of The adventurers fell
in humor for continuing the hunt tha
night.
Indeed ii was Pats first bunting scrape
and he swore by all the saints that il
should be the last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

Three boys went into an sPothccary's S
store, when the youngest urch:n cried
out -
"A cents worth Of rock candy 2
"Don't sell a cents WORTH" was the
reply.
The boys adjourned outside. held a con-
snlta,ion, and then entered all smiling.
''Do you sell three cenls' worth 2
Eyes, will sell three cents worth.
"Well, we don'i want aBy," was the
quick response. The boys left.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

A BAD NI6HT. BOT nor BAD STo-
RY.-A gentleman was once dining wiih
a friend. when most dreadful storm a.
rose. In hopes Of it's abatement The en-
ierlainmenl was prolonged to he. latest
possible hour but at length il was over
and The storm showed no sign Of cess-
ing. bat on the contrary. grew worse and
worse. The host insisted upcn bis guests
acceptance Of lodging Tor The night. in
view of The impossibiIiy OF reaching his
home. The guest complied. bol IN few
minutes was missed from Tie psrlor. In
hail an hour he reappearcd, drenched With
rsin.f6B 49, s.sse ~ -
Where. in heavens name. have son
been ~ asked the host, viewing tie sim
guIar object, ,liat looked ike q dog about
ihe paws. and q weeping willow aboa, tho
head b s&at u lffa fs
II r said be, shaking of the waier---
81 have been home 10 tell my wife that.
as il was such very stormy night, !
should not return 70
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-05-02

The Sound Of Sunset .-On the arrisal
of an emigran. ship, some years age,
when the North Carolina laid of the Bat.
tery, at New York, an Irishman bearing
The gun fired al sunset, inquired Of one o.
the sailors whattha was. -s'9 ~ FtH
What's thatp Why. that's sunset :
was the coniemptuous reply. q
.Sunse, = exclaimed Paddy, with dis.
tended eyes /; 'sunsetr Holy Moses land
does The sun go down in this country with
such clap as that - 81 it0 A