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Written for the Abbeville Banner.
SUGGESTED UPON THE DEATH OF DIR. L. n.
SMITH

"a oN Ah6 uEa1h VI Uh. l.. III
SMITH.
How still is the grave!
How cool is the air about it!
IT the body sleeps so quietly,
How blest must be the sprit!"
Tread lightly friends around his grave,
Ye who have n heart to feel;
Come let lis take our last farewell,
And .o;:us. his cold :oIi. hHlei:
Bring flowers sweet and strcw his grave,
While burning tears we shed,
For one we loved hus gone to rest
A noble spirits fled
Tread lightly, friends. this llallowcd place
A loved ones passed from earth
we Knew him well from chillhood's hour
youth Of noble worth.
lis hard to fec! :iiat he is dead,
our long familiar friend;
Ills manly form we'll see 10 more
Then round him let us bend.
oh! Father, though thy will be done,
We mourn his early death
Aud could our tears and prayers avail,
We'd nsk thee back his breath.
1871 death has marked linn for its own,
And mere beneath the sou
We lay our boon companion down;
Ills spirits gone to God
How sad to mourn his early death,
lie whom We knew go we'll;
Sweet angels bear him back to earth-
Ills wonted place to dwell.
lis Spring time, and the flowers are cav.
And cartl, is light ard glad;
And though the fields arc fair and bright
Our haarts arc truly sad. -,
Then farewell, kindly friend, forever,
Farewell. we'll miss the much; -; a
The good of earth we fondly love, e..
For thou vast truly such;
NO more we'll hear thy jocund words,
Nor catch thy pleasing smile;
Thy mirthful Voice is LusIed in deatb. -
And thus we mourn the while.
Those ightsome days that once were ours,
When we together strayed,
How painful Memory brings the thought
Where we in childhood played,
OH! Memory. be thoutrue to usi
Forget his names obj hay;
nobler soul e'er lived on earth,
:. Than him We weep to-day
AZ: Carmel, A6derille,j $. G. @
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PORTRAIT PAINTING.

The Advertisement of Mr.. ENGiEn came too
late for Insertion in this issue, and we merely
state for the present, that he is prepared to Paint
Portraits, and give lessons in German and
French.
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LADIES' mouNrsvERNoN ASSOCIATIONS

We have received a Pamphlet containing Tho
appeal Of Southern nnatron, with the corre..
pondcnce IN reference to the purchase Of the
Tomb of WASHINGTON. Mr.. JomN A. Wasu,so.
TON, the proprietor Of the Mount Vernon Estate
consents to n transfer 200 acres, embracing,
the Tomb of WAsnINGroN and the Landing on
the Potnmac, under certain restrictions, to the
State Of Virginia for the sum of two hundred
thousand dollars. So that there is now nothiup
wanting but the necessary funds. The ludics of
the Mount Vernon Association Of the IJnio, h,v.
assumed the task of raising the required amount
and placing it at tho disposal of the State of yir.
ginia.
lhls Association is under tho direction of tho
central Committee, formed by the Southern mat
ron, in May 1856, which is nonnaly located NJ
Richmond, Va. To this Committee is added o,s
member from each State, whose citizens u,;to
with tho Association by their contributions
The regulations of the Associations. allow encG
State to have charge of its local operations.
Contributions of one dollar secures member
ship, and entities the giver to have his name rcp
'stcred i'll the Mount Vernon purchase book
The name, amount subscribed, and residence of
every member, will be published in book, and
~"P''F VA IL uclOS'tct 1T MOUNT vernon, and in
the Archives of every State in the Union. To
guard against errors list of the subscribers will
DC published from time to time, in nc cwspaper,
oil general circulation. selected as the organ of
the Society. The Charleston Courier has been
selected az the organ for this State.
lhe Association earnestly desire contributions
from every part OF the State, but to obtain this.
they must sot OH foot some systematic plan of
operations. We have seen none suggested. We
would therefore suggest, that the ladies' of eyerv
Church III the State, appoint Committees to So
icit contributions within the ncrghborhood of
their respective Churches. Let them collect COLI
tributions and irisinit the same with list of the
subscribers to the Charleston Courier, who will
receive and give proper direction TO the funds.
and also, publish list of the subscribers.
We know that the matrons of Carolina can
never play the part of Il Iuggurd in this great
work. There are thousands of both sexes. who
VIII checrfnlly contribute, when ever any plan
shall be inaugnrated which promises success
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~ We learn from passenger who left New
berry n'tor the votes were counted, that Gen.
DOMAINS majority in that District, is l4o.
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THE YOUNG MEMS, cHRIsr1AN Assoc1Ar1o,
REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS IN ABBEvILLE
DISTRICT

We checrfuly publish in another column, Il
call from Dr. j. III. LOGAN, who has for som eiimc
been engaged in collecting materials for the pub
lie and private history of the Revolutionary Pa
triots of Abbeville District We hope that every
citizen, who can, i'll any way aid him in his lautl-
able undertaking, will respond TO his call. There
are thousands of seemingly triflng Incidents be-
longing TO the men of that era, which deserve q
place in the memory Of their prstcrity.
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The forthcoming number will prove to be ono
OF the richest that has been published, and it is
to be hoped that the friends Of Southern Litera.
'ur", will rally to its support and ensure its per-
| Maucncy.
In order t" prove to our friends our desire to
sustain the work. we think it not improper to
state that we have paid out and incurred debt
!" its publication during tho past ycur, amount
ing I'd ............ .S6,343 "a
or This amount we have paid in cash ,l73 20
Liabilities yet to bc paid. 2l7O O4
Total expenses. .ss,s4s "a
or this SUM We have received. l9l9 90
Excess paid ont, over receipts 81, ,423 "a
On examining our books we find the
amount due. .................. 5000 &C
Profit, after paying expenses. ...... $777 80
If the above amount could be collected, we
would be enabled to pay of nll liabilities and re-
nizc profit of Ss777.32. And when it is known
that So per page is the price for articles pub.
shed in the Hcvic~, the reader must see thai the
work can be cas;ly If those who recejvs
it will forward their dues.
The amount of SIS, 2O0.G6 found to be due does
noS include arrearages prior to the year just
closing, und hence, We are encouraged to 90 on
If the subscribers to the Rcvie,o now in arrears
will do us The Justice by remitting lat an curIy
period the sums duo by them for the wosk do
livered last year including the number slortlv to
be delivered.
We are not asking aims We simply entrent
those who have not paid to do so, and we will
cndenvor 10 cnrry OH The Rvie,D under the con.
viction that the people Of the South will ultimate.
Iy determine to support, literally, the onjy work.
of its character now issued in the South Caro- Z
lima Times go
IHe United States Bank.-The booksSs paper,
drafts notes of.hand, DC, formerly the property
of the United States Bank, to the amount af
forty tons. have been purchased by Messts ,Bot:
tom e. Co, .,of TRENTON, N: T. and .areffoIb Ibn
ground up and converted into.paper. The fTrna
American says ten tons Of this vast amount IL
Of correspondence. autograph letters OF the frrf
statesmen politicians, and financial mef Of this
and OTTER countries. Drafts ueon tia Roth. I
tificates Of stock transferred e. leading banteI.s
" Europe, checks and drafts from Clay. Web.
ster, Adams, Calhoun, Houston. Cro6ket ,Csss,
&C., dc, oil lie scattered, ready for the impof
ant transformation into clean unsujlied, wbHs
paper. This huge mass pf books and papers
,trikes tho visitors with asipnishiie AsfaInf
des may be formed Of the colossal cfaruotsr al !.
he sinsttniton which ut one time occoIsd ~
IMPORTANT a part in tIe thIstSry oil tha soeS.ss
Iy. ...., siSss =, s;s9 IN 14s
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;xtraordi9aty lottery evsr .i,ssrd 81 i;,s '
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:. The "Uoy Cholera" Erpiuined.-The
liquid enemy of man, which has slain its
thousands, now turns out to have been the
author OF all the mischief among the Yves.
tern swine. The whiskcy manufactured in
oii'o, 1t is stated, after an analysis by chem
lists: contains strychnine enough in one bar
rel re to Kill thirty men! Upon the slops or
lees" OF this poison the hogs of the West
have been fed, and hence the 'cholcra"-
caIled-which has made such appalling in.
roads upon the pork market and the swinisb
race in general.
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j Wien yon heaf yoaBg rlsn bSasst. Of;
tle many .asteutipHs 6sstowed on him ~;
the ladies you my iglsf tlat hs ID Il soIs.; 81;
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THE ABBEv1LLE THEsP1AN CORPS,

We had the pleasure, OH Monday evening last,
OF witnessing the performances of this talented
young Corps. who. notwithstanding the many
disadvantages under which they labored, acquit-
ted themselves most admirably. We were particu-
larly impressed with the peculiar ease with which,
each one performed his part. speaking distinctly,
without the least iirea;.aent, and 3et.ay:..s 10
signs of agitation. AS all did so remarkably well,
we will not pnrticularize. They appear again
tomorrow evening, in the same amusing Come
dy-'Al TINT Glittcrs is not Gold,"-to con.
clude with the laughable Farce OF :: Siasher and
Crascr"
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OFFICIAL. RETuRN

OFFICIAL RETURN.
The following is the official return of Able
vile District, for Congress, held OIL Monday md
Tuesday last:
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ABBEvILLE & WASHINGTON RAILROAD.


We give place to an article over the signature
Of Progression. urging the necessity of building
u Railroad from this place to Washington, Ga.
If the people Of AbLevic ever intend to attempt
the building of this Road, they should do it
now. The Charters from South Carolina and
Georgia have been obtained There is nothing
wanted but the nerve TO undertake it. The dis
tance Is but 40 miles, and can no doubt be built
at cost Of sl5 OF $4,000 per mile.
This connecting link would give to the Vest
err travel going North shorter route than by
way Of Branchville and by building n Road
from Ncwbcrry to Chester we can place Abbe-
vile On the line of the great toroughfare of travel
North and South. We have the ability, and
need but will it, and the work will he DONE
OFFICIAL RETURN.
The following is the cial return of AhI.
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THE SOUTHERN QUARTERLY REVIEW

In the course of the ensuing week the 4tb
number Of this ably conducted Quarte erly will be
issued from this Office.
The forthcoming number will prove to be one
OF the richest TINT has been published, and it is
to be hoped that the friends Of Southern Litera.
'ur", will rally to It's support and ensure its per-
maucncy.
In order t" prove to our friends, our desire to
sustain the work, we think it not improper to
state that we have paid out and incurred a debt
j" its publication during tho past yeur, amount
ing to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .S6,343 "a
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
1nar p..,rs rur,asr oiaeu,,is.-

The special correspondent of the New
York Tribune, writing from Lecompton,
18th of june, has the following
'.Mark my word! nothing but a sufi-
cient force of the United States army will
be able to keep that Constitutional Con-
vention in Kansas. The people have de-
termined that if it assemblies at all it must
assemble in Missouri, where it belongs"
Mr.. Phillips meant what he said, no
doubt, when he penned that paragraph
Gov. Walker must have read it, and he
viii naturally be influenced by it, and will
have a body of troops to protect that
Convention at Lecompton. If q body of
troops shall be at Lecompton at that time
who viii be answerable for it, those who
have threatened violence on that occasion,
or those who prefer to prevent it? While
we agree with Mr.. P. in the opinion that
the Convention belongs in Missouri, yet
we doubt the propriety of telling all the
world that it is the intention of the people
to run them out of Kansas, for the sub
ject has not been talked of outside of a
little circle of very small men, of which
Mr.. Phillips and his cohorts of letter
writers are the head and front.
We have said all the time, that if
we have further trouble in Kansas, the
letter-writers will be the cause of it, and
SO we firmly believe. They will inaugur-
ate trouble that their services as cores
pondents will be in better demand.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
The Hefais Of freedom.
LAWRENCE. Saturday, August 1, 81.
Not Yet.
OH nnt,et

Oh! not set
Eayst theu unloose thy eorslet nor lay by
Thy sword. nor yet, Freedom! close thy iids
In slumber; for thine enemy never sleeps.
And thou must watch and combat, till the day
OF the new Earth and Heaven.
The above quotation, from WM. CULLEN
BRyANT's Antiquity of Freedom" seems
80 appropriate to the times in which we
live, and is so happily expressed, We can
not do else than give it place In the
Herald of Freedom. 1t is but another ex-
preston to that idea of Jefferson that
"Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty" !"
3sWatch and combat, till the day of the
new Earth and Heaven to US is direction
that we must not give over our efforts for
freedom, to abandon the struggle, or to
fatter ourselves that the victory is COM
plete until We are safely moored in the
haven of the federal Union as Free and
sovereign State, the era of our "new Earth
and Heaven" spoken of by the poet.
Politicians in Kansas tell us that the
victory of freedom is complete, that the
pro-slavery party is put to flight, and that
the contest now lies with the twin sister
of prs-slayeryism, the Democratic party.
We think otherwise. Our enemy neuer
sleeps" and our effort to crush out aparty
if followed up, will result in defeating the
end and aim of all our struggles and sac
rifces in Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
False in One Thing. Fal.s in All

Those letter writers and presses which
have been publishing that the Herald Of
Freedom had abandoned its principles, I"
"gone over to the enemy" "sold out to
Gov. Walker" and numerous other false
statements, must feel humiliated to see,
in every Republican journal they take up,
long extracts, frequently making in the
aggregate a column or more, taken from
the Herald of Freedom, which shows every
reader of such papers that the statement is
false, and that our journal, instead of
yielding hair to the enemy, is battling
effectively for the triumph of the right,
and is striking blow after blow for the
cause which will ultimate in giving free
dom to Kansas. Liars should be careful
that they are not caught at their tricks,
for "False in one thing, false in ALL" has
become a maxim with the people.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
Machinery, for the New North West.

TIIE subscriber is now making the tour of
4 Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa and Kansas, with competent Engineers
and Millwrights, and is prepared to furnish
Circular Saw Mills and Engines, both Portable
and Stationary, and all the fixtures complete,
and set them running, and warrant them to
earn from $50 to $40 per day, in from to 6
weeks from the receipt of the order, for from
81 400 to 81 800, according to the size ofthe En-
gine.
These Mills stand unrivslled in the annals of
Lumber Making Machinery, for efficiency,
economy and durability.
Sash or Mulay Mills removed, and Circular
Mills set running in one weeks time, for from
S40O to $500, and double the product of the for
mer Mill guaranteed, and the expense for re-
pairs reduced 1920.
have also made arrangements with Eastern
manufacturers, ,-by which, can furnish Machin-
cry, of all kinds, from 10 to 30 per cent. below
Western rates.
Flouring and Corn Mills, Lath Machines, de-,
furnished ut short notice.
Saw Mills and Saws of various sizes, con-
stantly on hand.
- Letters of enquiry merely should en-
close stamp. o. CHILD, Patentee.
Moline, Rock Island Co., Ill. IT,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
Illinois Iron Works.

A NEW FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SH0
IN ALTON, FOR MANUFACTURING
STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, MILL
WORK AND OTHER MACHINERY.
HAVING Withdrawn my interest from the
Il firm of Stigleman, johnson 81 Co., am
now engaged in building new establishment,
on scale superior TO any in this country; and
am operating and ready to receive orders at
the corner of Piasa and Fourth streets, where
/ shall continue uutl the new establishment is
fitted up.
The increased demand for Engines and all
kinds of mill work, and particularly better
class than any establishment in Alton is able
or capable of doing, induces me to build an
establishment and ft it up with Machinery,
Tools, Mill Patterns, and workmen Us will en-
able me to turn out d better class of work than
has heretofore been made or transported into
this country.
And trust, from long and practical knowl-
edge Of the business, to receive the same en-
couragement that has heretofore been so liber-
ally bestowed upon ME, for which most cor
daily tender my sincere thanks, and hope to
besustained by generous and progressive pub
= ~ c. STIGLEMAN.
P. ST. now have associated with me in the
business Messrs. Adams & Miller. Mr.. Joseph
A. Miller is favorably known as the best con-
sulting Civil Engineer, Craftsman, and design
er of ali kinds of Machinery and Buildings in
this country; and we viii at all times be ready
TO give plans, specifications, and estimates for
FIGURING Mills, Circular, Muley and Sash Saw
mills, Distilleries. Railroad and Hydraulic
works, and all kinds of machinery. Also, fur
nish and put up the same in complete order,
ut such prices as cannot fail to give satisfac-
ton. STIGLEMAN, MILLER & co.
April 25-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
Verify our Kansas politicians are most

Verify our Kansas politicians are most
incomprehensible genus.
Monstrun, horTendum, info,me ii,sqeus,
eui htn'en adeDlptam. have no suitable
words In English to denote my mingled
emotions of the horrible, sorrowful and
the ludlerous at this double distilled alb
sHFdity and almost wickedness.
One thing is certain, Dir. Editor, if these
men are not guilty of treason against Tn
Gle Sam or the bogus Legislature they
have committed the rankest contempt with
rebellion added, against the sovereignty
of the State of Kansas. | hope the attor-
ney general of the State of Kansas will
preface the proper '.attainder bill" Such
traitors cannot escape with ordinary hang
ing, nor anything less than an inhumation
at three crossings with stake through
their bod o..
How much an oath to support the To-
peka Constitution will aid in removing the
"dead dogs" that are thicker and more
talked of than the .'dead rabbits, which
covered themselves with mud and
reputation in the late New York riots, I
feel incompetent to determine; but suffer
me to inquire what the Office of Justice
of the Peace has in common with the
abatement of nuisances. His main prero-
gatives are to render judgments in small
causes, and to recognize criminals to APP
pear and plead in the Courts of Record.
| As there are no such courts in the STATE
of Kansas, this moiety of his jurisdiction
must retire to limbo of inanity akin to
what Milton so graphically paints, OIL
wherein Mr.. Douglas has inhoused bis
untiedged popular sovereignty.
But our own Justice can render ciUil
judgments which the defendant can pay
or not pay, it is said, according to his
pleasure. Perhaps not. The plaintiff may
demand of our justice an execution te
take the body or the property; and wheth-
er he refuses it OF grants it, he will, ter
chances to one, get has body taken, with a
writ for false imprisonment in the one
case, and for malfeasance in Office in the
other. Eryo, our justice viii suddenly
discover himself in that wilderment be.
tween cross winds which seamen denomi.
nate a doldrum; the judicial department
of the government will cultivate masterl,
inactivity and sleep like the tenant of
cocoon until the infusion into it of high
er life.
But, Mr.. Editor, cannot trace the in
congrueties of this independent Govern
ment further. | leave the whole to you
readers and to you. G.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
JoHH DEFRE,S

MOLINE PLoWS IN K.4Xs.is :.
ON the opening Of navigation ID =
" spring, 1 shall send to Messrs. AlieD !
Gilmore, Lawrence, x. r., large ssss
ment of Breakers of all sizes, espeeisl!
my extra Two-Herse Mold Board Bresks
which has received the highest cOsnnssD
ations from all who have used them; az ,
great variety of Stirring, or old Of'.s
Plows, among which ! would mention
Inproyed Clipper, the No. 4 or Lps =
steel Plow, and the Michigan DOsof !.
Subsoil Plow. which should receive ihe
peeiai attention of those whs wlsh 70 fs';
crop the first year. ] have made soiSs 4,
proyements on this pIow from last yeal,i = !.
] believe il is now perfect TO be nsse -, /,
Western soil. Also Corn Plows, eu,s D.
tors. double end single Shovel Piors: p
ing Cutters and Clasps, Gauge WEE
Truck Wheelz, and ether Plow h1luisI =.
The quality Of the stock used IN NJ 4
is not equaiied BY any establishment y
West, and tbs Plows are finished I'D
superior style. ,.s
Having been engaged for eighteen ~ 4
IN the manufacture Of piows for use IL, y
Western States entirely, l can ec'iis.x., ..-..,
say 10 emigrants from the Eastern - > -.
that these plows sciH sooar and ~oiA
fsctiy in any soil in tho MississlPPi " ce
All orders addressed 70 ALLts o o.
aoRE, LswreHcs, < Z. OF 20 me al BIZ D-~,s
Rock Island Co., Ills, will receive Ey' Eey
attention. In32fI JOHN DLIn,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01

0 Besides the Free State Hotel now
in process of re-erection, Phenix-hke
frem the ashes, We notice many new
buildings going up in various parts of the
city, both business and dwelling houses.
The foundation has been laid for a steam
Touring and saw mill combined, which
viii probably be in operation during the
coming fall. When completed the hotel
of Col Eldridge viii be credit to the
city, fronting on Massachusetts, street 100
feet, and on Winthrop III. Mr.. stearns
has also commenced building to ioin
the hotel on the former street. making a
total frontage of about $50 feet. Along
New Hampshire and Vermont streets in
dicatiens are rife of rapid progress.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-01
School Books for Kansas.
New Goods.

THE subscriber has purchased The q
i of Goods of Messrs. g. w. a ". Hrid|
inson 4 Co., and rented the store heTusz
occupied by item, where he is now recal
large and carefully selected stock d a
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, CO1z
Hardware, Crcckery aEd Glassx are, =
and Caps, Leather, Window Sash, psf
Glass, Nails, Iron, Cement, Plaster, Pie
ing Hair, etc.
Srecial attention is invited TO our 's1
extensive stock of Groceries, ccnsistiHs
par. of the following articles:
25 sscks coffee;
IS bols. Golfer segar;
6 hAds n. o. sugar;
Sbls. Msckerel;
1850 lbs. Cod Fish;
2etsJl w. r. Cheese;
80 sacks table salt;
10 " G. A. salt;
5000 sacks extra 8. 2. Flour;
S5 boxes Star Candles;
30 soap;
Is bbls. Molasses;
Together with large assortne.l
Teas, Tobacco, etc., etc., which are Or
fc- sale at fair prices, for cash. ThOse FIs
ing to purchase are respectfully lhTIleg e6
call and examine Our stock. J. BLUUp
Lawrence, January "a, 1s5f.-f