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SOUTH CAROLINA,

SOUTH CAROLINA, - =
ADDsvILLE DIsrRIcT.-IS EoCtTr.
hs""ssl', vs.. . Glover p;,,ts, Asss.a. 10
N. J. Davis Admir-, OF. al.
DURSUANT to order of -EosrSt, I ItlMiR sell.
l. at public ontcry, at Ab6s viltaaEE H., on !.
Sale day in October next. the TrastH0f. Land
owned by Luke Mathis, deceased. on the: :Au.
gusta Road. about two and half mill from
Abbey,lle c. L.. containing Three Hundred and
s'xty-hve Acres. more or less. and boupded hs
others.
Terms.-A credit of twelve months :spurehs-
ser to give Bond with tv1e good sureties,. aud
mortgage of the premises TO- secure tbs .pnr-
eliase money, Pay thecost in caihs, and pay
for papers
W. II. PARKER, q xsx D.
commissoners Office, E, =, -.
Sept. 9. 1887. IL : I'd - -.
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BYTHEWOOD~& COWAN,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

W.. -Vf ElHClIANGE NOw,
COLUMBIA, S. G,
Tor tho Snle of REAL ESTATE NEGROES
Il nls" COTTON. WHEAT, BACON, Lard.
Whisk"v, Sugar. Coffee, Moasses Flour, Butter,
Corn. Hay and Produce generally.
Strict personal attention paid to the sale of
any Of che ahovc-liberal advances made and
prompt returns.
MArnEw ". BrruEwoop, JANIS n cow.x
Aug. 10, 1857 II tf
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New GOOdst New Goods -
WE HAVE now received a very large
w Sock Of FALL and WINTER GCOUS,
fresh from New York, such Us
Ladies' Drcss Goods,
Ehris Printed D. Lniues.
Plain Colored do
Barnges.
" Black do
Superior French and English Merinocs all
Coiors and Qualities
English Casiin,eres and Ncrino,
Black Alpacas.
DE LnincS
Tilks. all Qualities,
LATEST STYLE OF DRESS SILKS,
Lntest Style Calcovs nnd Ginrhums.
Gloves. Hosiery. and l"rgc Stock Of
Ladies' Cloaks.
Also. very large Stock Of
Rcady-nadc Clothing,
Hats. Pants ard Vests, all Qualities and latest
Styles.
Also, n large lot White and Red Flanncls
kerseys. Ga. Planes, Ncg4v DIhuket., nnd
Noolen Goods Of almost every Quality and
Style.
We have very large Stock Of
CENTS BOOTS And SHOES,
NEGROES BROGANS, &c.,
LADLE,S' BO07EES- AND SHOES
OF every description, to which We call pnrtc.
ular attention.
A Large Stock of Hardware,
Cutlery, Crockery Ware,
Groceries, &c.
The largest Stock Of PLANTING TOOLS
Of almost every description, kept in this
market -
A very superior lot of Soft and Fasl,iona.
die HATS and CIPS
1t is utterly impossible TO enumeratc all We
have got. Come and see US and give US a
CHANGE to sell you chenp bill of goodA
Yours Respectfully.
WiER i LYTIIGOE
Sept. %, 1857. 81 St
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Abbeville. Female School.
''IIIE FALL TERM of the above Institution
Il nil begin on the FIRST Monday in Octo.
Der next. and close FIRST Friday before Christ.
mas. A. I. WATSON, "A. B,
Prncip pal.
Sept lS, 1857. 81 ~
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Removal.
VIE Subscriber has removed from his old
l. stand to Enrght & Stars Gin Factory,
and returns his thanks for past Iavora. aud so.
lictls share Of public patronage in his line
OF business.
lie will make Panncl Doors, Snsh Blinds,
Wnrdrobes. Tables, Desks, Door and Window
Frames, DC, DC.
N. Bile will also make Coffius of the finest
style and finish.
For reference. apply to any gentleman in the
town Of Abbevillc.
G. c. BOWERS.
April !, 1857 4s w
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Lana Tor sale.
$50 ACRES--3 - NILES FROM THIS VILLAGE,
On THE RAILROAD.
1>lE subscriber offers for sale his Farm ST
l. Miles from Ahhcville Villnge, on the
Branch Railroad. cont aiming
sRRdD A@EE %-a
200 Acres in Woods.
so New.Ground,
10 Bottom, Of great fertility.
All the balance. but 25 AsRc.. very nearly
Fresh anl very Productive.
On the premises nre Dwelling uouse, Barn.
Crib. Stables anl Ont Houses
Those wishing to bny small tract might be
suited by looking at this place.
Terms Reasonable and accommodating.
EDWARD NOBLE.
ALheville G. H.. August 1887. Clit
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Moro Books and Drugs b

ALbevilIe c. H., August 1887. RI #
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2 yssts 'Eas sss7psR. sCocafRx4&I AD.. !.
. SshesiGs oAsss, Sept. 2t,1s57 ssf I'd
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For Il Patriot.
Winchester an d bama Railroad,

WINCHESTER, May Z, 1857.
Quite enth usiastic meeting of the winchester
and Alabama Railroad Company was held here to-
dsy-G. NJ. FOgg, Of Nashville, presiding, ind the
Mayor of this place (JoHN FRlzzELL, E q } acting
Secretary.
vote of thanks to Mr.. Venabe, late President
Of the road, was adopted, and he address, d the
meeting in animated style, congratuaIing the
P, ople upon the prospects Of this in portant work.
John n. Bright, Esq, of Fayetteville, addressed
the meeting in an Eloquent manner, which were
rapturously received.
Lincoln county has recently subscribed about
500 600 to this road for the purpose of having an
arm OF about Is miles, to run down TO Fayetteville
Her stock aud stockholders were to-day received
into the company. and was allowed FIVE Directors
Nashville has some $50 600 in this road, and has
also FIVE Directors. as has this county (Franklin)
The Board consists of fifteen Directors.
The new Board was elected to-day, and is COM
posed Of the following gentl smen ". K. Steven
SOD, G. NJ. Fogg, Andrew Anderson, A. L. Davis,
and J. q. Knowles, for Nashville; J. NJ. Burough,
J. N. Russey, Robert c. Smith, Madison Porter,
and Thomas F. Mosel y for Franklin county; B.
Whitaker, II. K,so, B. F. Clark, John N. Bright,
and J. G. Woods. for Lincoln county.
At meeting of the new Board, Col. V. K. Ste
venson was unanimously elected Pres ident, F. 7.
Est Il, Secretary, and R. Bright, Treasurer.
Great ere it is due Co. Stevenson for bis exer-
lions In behalf OF this work. and esp cially for his
fl in In net m tha suhs in
Lincoln county. Yours,
FW
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The True Grouud.
+. W.. II.

The n. o. Delta, in an article of considers
BILE length, suggests q remedy TO prevent the
border slave States from falling under the ef-
forts of the abolitionists 1t says
The remedy is plain enough. For example,
Maryl,nd has 90 sos slaves; Virginia, 472 52s;
nIurky, 2lO,ssi; Missouri, 81 422. These States
from their position have long be regarded the
piuuet sennnels Of slavery. They may resist the
aut-.lavrry pressure, but ssli-defence should urge
the States lying south Of them TO look to the PER:
manency Of the institution along the fronti 2. and
render assurance doubIy sure" Thiscsn be done
by passing stringent enactmeuts preventing the four
States aoove named iron empt, ing their slave pO2u
IatioB, as they are TOW doing. into the country
soath OF their boundaries, until al tear Of emanci
patton shall wa been dispell d With a slave
popul Ason Of sci 299, 70 say Nh NJ o. The natural
inerrs ST. in tour States Containing only sn area Of
III 4l2 square D. =, il Is highly improbable that
the idea OF emancipation would be tolerated for
moment. To free nearly nine hundred thoasand
persons held TO Involuntary servtude, sogl1 be 10
burden the State with paupeFs aud put Tee negro
labor In saceessinl comp tltion with Tree white
labor. C0lonx ition would be oct Of the question,
aud the result Noud be resistance 20 the death 70
Nosthern aggression. Common danger sud con-
mon ihtsrest woHid compel Maryland, YirginiAs
Kentucky and even Missour 70 keep ups peTman-
eHt alliance with the Carolinas, Tennessee, ArkAn-
eas, Georgia and the Calf lies
In this way, the slave exodus can be stopped,
snd ths danger averted. Maryland enn look on
ViFgiaiA and VirginiA Maryland, -
sThs uao,stAsus look en- Marathon
And AAFashon upon ne sep"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

THIS faverite Summer resort viii be opened for the
Il csptiun Of visitors the 1st Of june next.
new Hotel building and many Cabins have been
erected and all will be furnished with entirely APP
prcpriate Furnture-aDd a1gements perfected
the table supp with the llxures aud deicscies
Of the Good Bowling Alleys and fine Ball doom
supplied with music, are gratutously contributed for the
health aud 4iuuse nents Of vue.ts.
Wines and Liquors OF so quality, will be supplied for
table and rVom use, bat saloon will be opened.
Gambling is positively prob bited and professional
Gambirr ueed apply for room.
The Springs are accessible by Railroad to McMnn.
vile, thence by good Coache 20 mile-and good Hotel
accom- nodatons will fund at both Tullahoma aud Ne;
Msnnvie, for those preferrng TO at eTher
place, on their way. Arrangements made % have
Hacks Buggles and Saddle for hreani good
bing provided for those bringing with them tier
horses.
the road from McSnnvle the base Of tho mountain
has been put IN ne and the mountain road graded
and made of daily mail will be received
from Nashville ouriug the visiting season.
The emit re mauageeLt OF the business Of the Hotel will
devlve upon ia " FOssfor two years past the City
Ho ell, Nashv le
PHl,ks. 81 per day-3lO per week and SIS per month";
Chi d. en- ana servants al p ice
~ No extra charge fires or lights.
JAMIE =. Foss co.,
Beerheba Springs, May s. Propretors.
toJuly 1.
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RI new explOsive eompoand has been
patented. consisting Of rags snd paper saturated
aud coated Nth : MIXTURE Of gunpOsdsr. ehlorA,s
Of potassa and powdered ealcn~d cork IL is stated
one pound Of il, at price OF hall the same weight
Of eaopOwder, possesses an amount OF explosive
force equal 20 three Poauds Of euBposdsr. A
great additional adysot,gs also charastssIr e. H. ss
exploding with very lsGle smoke.
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TrYee Springs.

HE subscriber has esseu dehgolfdl establishment
for teru of years, aud put 1t In good Iepar fur
nishet and rtfttsd throughout; provided EXCELLENT
Uand music cooks and servants snds determn ed
to keep II in manner ii able himself worthy Of
the public patronage Viii be opened the public the
frat Of June agree is two well need particular
debcrlp ION. J AOSuER.
mayS--lm.
The JOu' nal Louisville; Plea une New Orleans Adver-
tser, Mobhe; Republican, savasnIh Mercury, Char eon;
Chr ncie, AusuSia Esze sn1 ENG rer. Memphis Ma
toLa EMPORIUM Mould CITY, will pu lish the above
70 the ~ ont Of IS and send me bill, this ONCE.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

kT- Mr.. Isaac ]. RoAoH has received the
American and Wing nomination for the Sen
ate 10 the district composed Of Gibson, Dyer,
aud Carroll Mr.. Roach is no stranger TO the
legislature Of Tennessee having heretofore
served in that body with honortO himself and
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From Dr.. D. T. saOss P,Opr'sios Of the 81 Cloud Hotel
HaahvIle.
elO ssEwAmD.

IANAWAY homs NJ residences % fsiuFssF mornlsg
q last NeS airi ed ~fi0LEfs" y blecs ealsf
sna sEhisen tears q age she ralhsr anaer ~
easam assht. heavy maee AZ qnick apoken. hs tae
proPsrty 81 loan tokna ks Aving near Nsaotiss aea
iarsiHg aaeat his IL rsahshle. 80 Sc -
oars f,r ksr deisfr y IA a ~ a4ea, ~. - ceerEy
strssa agflI WILL = N9ap.
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Flssr DAr-THURsDAr, MAY Z.
BLOOD HORSES.

BLOOD HORSES.
deed Stal7;oas-Entries Ebony by j. L. Burt
of williamson CO., David by DR.. John Shelby, and
stallion BY Pa Cartwright. The FIRST named
animal took the & st premium Of $50, and DR. Shel-
by's the second Of $50.
The premium for the best Three Year old blood
horse was taken BY Gen. w. G. Harding. Premi-
um 500.
Trio Year Old Colts Entries by Charles Nor
gan of Sumner, two by DR.. Shelby. This gentle
mans colt. Mark Young. took the first premium OF
80 ard Socks the certificate.
Blood Mares Both prpmiuuis for four year old
mares were taken BY Col. Geo. Elliott of Sumner.
Premium $50 AMI SO.
Three YER Old F;Hv-The first premium for
TIE best three year oil FLY was taken BY Alb Tnr-
ner Of Nashville. Premium $50. DR.. Shelby's fl
". Bette Martin, took the second premium OF
$40. IS se - E -
The premium for the best Two Year old 6llv was
taken By Gen. w. G. Hsrding. Premium $40.
SWEEPSTAKES.
For Horses There were only two entries for
The Swee psiskes for the best horse. Gen. Harding
entering Childe Harold, and Dr.. Shelby, Socks
Considerable interest was excitrd owing to the
vslue Of the prize Il was decided in favor Of
Gen. Hardpg's -Childe Harold. Premium 500.
For Mares aud FsHeys Entries by Col Geo.
Elliott; All. Turner and Gen. w. 6 Harding. The
premium was taken by Col. Elliott. Premium
$50.
RIDING STOCK.
Fest -Four Year Old Stations Entrios, Grey
Eagle, by G. h. Hofsletter; Marshall Ney, y
johnson and McGavock; and Louis Napol-on, BY
T. Tanning Marshall Ney took the first pre-
miun of $40, and Louis Napoleon the second, Of
500
Trio Year old Colts Entries by G. P Horn of
Wilson county, Thos. Miller, do; J. L. Kirkpat-
rick, do; Robt. Gwynr, do; and J. W. Ewing Of
Rutherford. The colt Bob Hatton, owned by Mr..
Kirkpatrick took the premium of $40.
YearIiDgs.--A premium Of $40 was given J. A..
Payre tor the beet vearng.
Saekiing.-Frank Huntington owned by ]. V.
williamson of Wilson, took the premium Of $40
| as the best sucking.
BREEDING MARES
The first premium Of $40 was awarded to P. A.
Cartwright for the best animal of this class,
and premium of $40 to T. Tanning for the second
| best
Three Year Old FShly.-C. A. Nicho took the
premium of SO for the beet two year oil FLY.
One year old Fl lyS-Entries by L. Vivrett, j.
V. williamson and P. A. CartSrigot. The pre-
MUM of $40 was taken by L. Vvrett.
SWEEPSTAKES.
For the best Stallion or C6H-Entries by Robt.
Gwynn, Thomas Forbs, L. Viverett, P. A. Cart
wright, snd johnson & Mc(iaVock Marshall Ney,
own by the latter gentlemen took the premin m
Of $50
Best Mare OF FVly.-Eniries by Robt Gwynn,
ThOs Forbis L Vivrett and P A. Cartwright. r.
Gwynn took the primium OF $4b.
The different prizes were handsome silver pitch
! ers and goblets.
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rFsHK splssdle ~ eAs sra passenger Tz
4 packss sALLIe e = 7. cokssTS NHK-stHH1.Aa
Mns.sr vii lsAss rals DAs, $3.50 - [lz.EzA
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tSE The Lunden press say tl.-l Charles Rsade's
nov, "Aeysf 100 Lals 70 Mend, l. having an il.s.
nsnss Eea "a kngi4nd- ls : almosf - saceessfal
70 s-ls az "uncie Toss C-bias add Aaeaalay's
History. IS ela
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~ Col BENsAMis T. HOLMES has been
nhminated as the American aud Wing candi-
date, for the House Of Represen tstives from
Gibson county.
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THE SCARCITY OF MEAL.
A RETIRED PHYSICIAN,

(Whoss nands q Hfs have neary raa ous alscoRerea
frke In ne East lsdirs certain cure or
5000 nroncit a Cuuzhs Cotis, aad General peoliy.
~ rersrdv -. discovered b Inn sA1n his oay cht,
a.a~htrr was rvsa up es- WISHING - 90 - mash
ss =. r..lfs IL III srnd Deh 81 ht aaictsd fsiios-
- - r-,..f IA A. : cipe. siiA tai and explicit d.
--sis,.s A. n.kinr * 10 aad ANY using H. He
reaarss cash Epphcant . neoss pin ene
e~ss = - Retained a. postage Ne gccipe, and Ne
rsaiasr Be- applied - ne Ayls5Lt ,ais .lsers''e-
unent AdtEess IN 49,
Ne. 10, dr4nd strrss, Jersey Cay, ~ J.
- 1A-fusfaan
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No TTCiE.
LII psssoes hAsiag Gains isg.insi Gsbsss Ca cor
"a Broad and leze .srissa srs r.as~s.sf - -
enl he imnedi aiely for .estters--ns a "a
psrsona osnK the conesFn, bv nafs Ar arannt a.. -
qneaisd 10 maze iEnedi sls paFinens.
We fetsrn sineere fkants to lfhrrag ns f.r "A,
p1toa = ee tssel ppon "a and heta - aert
aud caltieuancs of ihe eam.- wAaa In a d.
days lhaa b. Endur he4auAT asnin
GILsKRT a co.
DL0ws--lsaiIs sre-r, = ,-.-,- e.-. ~
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

DLOws.-zaiie sresr's pissasass Rsus "a hund ana
tassals ~ asu1a D. y Diek3f
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10000 OF 400 TO SOOO 4Of 400 TO OOOO OF 4OO 70 $oVV
Whole Tickets $50; Halves SO;
Quarters SIS.
Prizes cashed at sight at per cent discount.
Bills on the Nashville city Banks taken at par.
drawing will be forwarded the result becomes
known.
eE- Communications addressed to DON R0DRIGrFZ,
(care Of City Post Charleston So. Ca) until Ma 9Th,
will be attended to. lmay9-td
ICE! ECE!U
WE have opened pot Union street, next door
w 10 Longhurst Co 5 Conf ctionary, we will
supply our customers with leo At y per DOuni.
may4-1w. L. II. MAXIM GOFF.
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BREEDING MARKs.
swEEPsTAKEs.

Best Horss.-Eniries by FrAnk MeNsiry and DR..
Foster and by the Tennessee Live Stock Company.
Premium of $50 given to Washington. owned by
the 6rst named gentleman.
Best Aqrs.-Premium Of SIS taken BY 7. Fan
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

The day was exceedingly fine, and the Fair pre-
suted gay and animated scence at an early hour.
The ladies were out in goolly numbers, and on the
grounds outside of the amphitheatre were many
fine equipages, besides large display Of machine
ry and implements which were added since the day
previous.
The prizes were displayed at the desk Of the
Secretary consisting ofSilver Pitchers, Cups, Cob
lets, &C., and were indeed superb both in d esigu
and finish.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

We are indebted to the authors and publish
ers for the above works, through W. T. Berry
& Co., Booksellers Of this city, of whom copies
may be obtained
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

We have also receive d the "Key to the &c
ology Of the Globe" by Prof Owen, of the
University of Nashville, which we will notice
at greater length, in a few days.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-05-09

For Best Jdek.-En:res by F. r. Rains, n. R.
COckrill aud E. w. Hyde. The premium of $50
awarded to Black Mammoth, the property of
+ r. Rains.
Best Jennet The premium OF $25 was taken by
w. r. Eliston
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PAT CATTLE.

Bs.t Matched Carriage Gsids@ss. - Entrses. BY
u. S. spOoslsr, Robertson co, "A. B. EsvsOm.
wIsOa co, d. W. Psmphry Rutherford co..
G. Banmer. W, r, Golden. T. A. Leitwish. hsary
CO.. S Guest. do. and ?. n. HcNaiSy. The dis
plsy vas vsfy hne. aad wss. BY sar, zoe most Ia
sressins fsssate Of she days proeesdinsA. After
eOse coolest shs hsss Pssmiam vas swsrdsd 70
u. s spsnslsF. and the seeoad 20 M. Hanser
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-09-10
COL. FREMONT.

On last Wednesday evening the stage from
Stockton brought Col. John c. Fremont and
several other gentlemen from San Francisco
His arrival in this County has been long anx-
iously expected. Since the locating Of the
Fremont Grant in this County, things in gen
eral have been in very unsettled condition.
Law suits innumerable have been brought by
the respective agents of Col. Fremont and
those of the Merced Mining Company, until
the patience Of nearly all parties have been
worn ont by tedious succession Of injunc-
tons. Mr.. Fremont's affairs in Bear Valley
having become sadly confused by want Of
proper management in mining operations
Various judgments were obtained against the
property, amounting in all to nearly the sum
Of $4,000, which we are pleased to learn has
been paid off by Col. Fremont, and the proper
ty relieved. The attachments were issued on
demands held by the employees Of the agents
of Col Fremont, and this discharge ofall in
debtedness in cash, we trust, will have ten
dency to make coin more plentiful to meet the
ordinary financial conveniences Of trade. What
speaks well for the citizens of Marposa Coun-
ty, as a law.abding people, is, that notwith-
standing the many alleged grievances and nu-
merous inconvenience they have suffered
from the location Of this claim in the very
heart Of the County, and on richest portions Of
the mineral lands, yet they have made no open
demonstration whereby the ends of justice
have been defeated or the law retarded in its
operation. The dispute, which has been waged
with so much legal acumen between the Mer-
eed Company and the agents Of Mr.. Fremont,
is likely soon to be brought to a close, as we
understand there is ease about to be decided
by the highest legal tribunal in the State, in
voving point ef law bearing on the evidence
that will decide the question of title. 1t is well
that this vexed question Of title is so near its
final adjustment, because the uncertainty and
doubt which attend an issue of this magn-
tlde, always check the spirit of enterprize
and retard the hand of progress.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-09-10
ELECTION DAY.

The election passed off quietly throughout
the County We have heard Of no fights re-
suting in harm to any of the candidates or
voters. The friends of the candidates for
County offices were very busy in obtaining
votes for their favortes-espeeially the advo-
Gates of the political claims of Mr.. John Tat
man. 1t will be seen that this gentleman was
not supposed to be so popular as the result
has proved Mr.. Tatman was the Know Moth
ing candidate for the Assembly The Crippen
wing of the Democratic party gave him their
support, and he was elected over Mr. Daniel
Showalter, the regular Democratic nominee,
by some fifty votes or more majority. Some
men are born to be great and others to be
lucky. Mr.. Tatman, though unlucky in some
things, has been most fortunate in this, his first
essay in politics. Honors sometimes fall on
the heads of those occupying but modcum
space in the worlds history-not through
merit or because the recipients are deserving
of them, but in order that by contrast wit and
folly, sense and foolshness, may be made more
conspicuous and discernable The discrimi
mating majority of the Democrats who elected
Mr.. Tatman to the Assembly, merit the lauda-
tons of every man of common sense for the
wise and intellectual discrimination that they
have evinced in their elegant, beautiful, moral,
and efficient selection of Mr.. Tatman. There
is, too, an old saying, viz: "like mother like
daughter;p "lilie prince like people" and we
may apply and say like people like represent
ative. Judge us by our actions and by our
Representatives and then let any, man of even
ordinary sense, say whether we have done our
duty to ourselves, our families and our Coun-
ty in electing Mr.. Tatman to the Assembly
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-09-10
Fresno County.

We have received nothing official, as yet,
with regard to the election. TO the Demo
cratic State ticket there was no opposition.
From our friend Mr.. George Rivereomb we
learn that o. NJ. Brown, Esq.'s name for the
Assembly for Fresno and Tulare was with
drawn few days before the election, leaving
the contest between Maltby and MITCHELL
Mitchell is ahead as far as heard from. Scott
is elected Sheriff by 3 majority j. 7. Cruik-
shank, District Attorney; John G.. Simpson,
Assessor; James Roane, Public Adminisra-
tor; 4. C. Stello, Surveyor; Ira McCray, Cor
oner by large majority.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-09-10

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE.-Mes-rs. New
Submarine Telegraph cable at their Brkenhead works.
England have performed their task with the most
praiseworthy alacrity the 1850 miles Of cable having
been "spun" in eighty days The cable consists of
a strand Of copper wire covered three times with
gutta percha This is served from end to end with
spun yarn, and over this laid up Is strands Of
seven wires each which forms the exterior Of the
cable. There in all, $4,000 miles Of strand and
l75000 miles Of wire; $500 miles having been work
ed up daily upon the average. The weight of the
cable il about a ton per mile. Mes-rs Newa have
employed $50 men in It's manufacture.