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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
rOH THE INDEPENDENT rEESs.

MH. Ep:7"n The last ssue of the Press con-
tains a Gull upon me, over the signature of
"Nincty-six," TO become n Candidate for Con
grcss in the place of the lnmcntcl Brooks
have also received many other kind notices n nd
private applications upon the same subject, but
had supposed that it was unnecessary for ME
to make any other public answer than simply
to announce my determination. This call how
ever, is through the public Press, and addressed
to me personally and it is, therefore, due that
it should be publicly answered
1t is hardly necessary to say that nm pro.
foun'lly grateful to my fcllowtitixcns for their
good opinion Of mc expressed SO kindly, and
may sny so urgently.
1t would also be arcctation if were to de-
clare Indifference to- the distinction of being
chosen. at my og", to represent in Congress the
Old Ninety District, to which so many dis
tinguishcd Orators and Statesmen have already
given renown. / cannot feel indifferent to the
honor which an election by such District
would give; Lut with some personal ineina-
ton i'll that direction have been compelled to
come to the conclusion that it is my duty to re-
main at the bur, atlenst, for some years to come
In that position can be useful, hope, in an
humble way. and acquire some fitness, it may
be, to serve the public at future day when
ripper years shall have given strength and worn
of the dfidence of youth.
In the meantime there is no dcartl, of those
who are willing to serve and as VIC are all nnx-
ious that the District should be we'll represented
have no doubt that others can b. found more
able and experienced than myself
have seen the list Of very respectable names
swhich backed The call of Ninety six, and ] re-
turn them, personally, my most sincere thanks
for their rememberahce and kind consideration
of one SO humble MS myself
Very respectfully your ob'dt scrvt
= S. MCGOWAN,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
CALEB PARKER.

Dear Sirs :-Wo began selling Perry Davis
Pain Killer with very little effort on.our part /;
sales were small at irst, but as it became in
our community, the demand increased very
rapidly, far beyond our expectations, and ev-
cry person that bought it would come after
more. and speak in the highest terms of it as a
valuable remedy for all those diseases your
pamphlet spoke Of From these recommends
tions we were induced to use it in our own
families, and ow continue its use with great
satisfaction. We have sold more Of the Pain
Killer than we ever have since or before Of
any other medicine in the asne length of,time I;
and We do not hesitate to cay that 1t has given
better satisfaction to the purchaser than any
other article We have ever sold. Hurry of
business has prevented our sending certificates,
but we have in our vicinity from fifteen hun
dred to two thousand living witnesses who
testify to their neighbors, dsy by day, of the
value Of Davis Pain Killer. Keep q; ;largesu
ply in the West it is jnst such a y medie,pe as
the people want and. they have already found
ont that they can cure the Fever ard Ague for
twenty Ave cents It will cure cold itstonc
hopr--a severe scohgh in.ons night--and has
proyesto:bs the best medicine IN use sotsa de.
80, :,sp HeCkW0 0enS GRAHAM:
zo-et !. SCI 14kyARtg, Ohio, ;.
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The Dallas Clarendon Treaty.

Washington letter writers represent the Dal-
las Clarendon treaty to be in danger of defeat
In the Senate. There seems to be desire ON
the part of n large majority of the Senate to
settle the Central American question on such
terms rs will put nm end to all future disputes
with the government of Great Britain, but it is
not probable that the treaty can pass in its
present form. AS in the cusc cf the Ga,ls,lcn
treaty, it. may be remodclled, and he ratified in
the form thus given to it by the Senate
The Dallas Clarendon treaty is obnoxious to
various serious objections. 1t involves the
principle of n partnership with Great Britain
IN the affairs ofsthis Continent, and thus yields
to departure from the established policy of
the Government; and again it seems to nc.
knowledge the Legitimacy of the Musquito do.
nlnlon III Central America and to assent to the
policy of British protcctorate. We're the
question an original one but few persons could
be found to approve the Clarendon Dallas tren-
ty; and were the Government Mt liberty to
consult its own interests and the popular feel
ing IN the matter, it would probably insist upon
abrOgnting the Clayton Bulwer Con nvcntion.-
But as that act would undoubtedly provoke
conflict with Englnnl, it seems to he the die
tate OF true craftsmanship to make some con-
cesson, rather than by the vigorous application
OF the Monroe doctrine to involve this country
IN disastrous war with England. And conce.
ding the wisdom of the policy which seeks to
remedy the defects of the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty rather than rcrenl the Convention :;
there seems to be but little difference of opin
ion touching the details of the Dallas Clarendon
Treaty. The Treaty docs not seem to secure to
the Musquito Indians an unreasonable extent of
territory, whilst it clearly defines and limits
the pretensions of British power in Central
America, aud avoids the hazards of future diff
ficultics
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ND EP ENDENT PRES

cgress of five cities. including Canton, and mod.
flied other restrictions of the former svstcm.---
The alleged reason for this exclusion. was the
prctext of inability on the part of the Govcrp.
mcnt to restrain the hostility of the inhabitnut.
"f Canton to foreigners; and the British were
requested to waive their right for time to en-.
ter the city, OIL condition TINT the Authorities
would use their influence to appcasc the bipotrv
of the Chinese. Seeing no prospect of the per
formancc of this condition the English, in 1877.
pcrcmpt"rily required the Chinese to put mn
end to the intcrdict, and it was agreed that in
| two years from thut time Canton should be
thrown open to foreign merchants rs mucl, as
Shanghai, or any other of the five cities. Not
stnntly evaded and the English have been con-
stantly treated with the greatest n.lignitics on
! the part both of the officials and the inhubit-
ants Of the city. To cXtricaic themselves from
this degrading position, seems to have been the
real object Of theaEnglsl. Whether their vcr.
sion of the affair of the Arrow, or that of the
Chinese be the correct one, there is no doubt
but thnt Governor Ich refused permission to
the English Admiral and Consul to enter the
city Of Canton TO confer with him, and followed
his refusal 10y proclamation offering IL reward
of e3o for every mead brought TO him for en-
animation.
A correspondent Of the London Times gives
the following version Of the American partic.
patton in the difficulties:
"On the l5tl, November, Captain Fotc of the
United States ship Portsmouth, was on the way
from Whnmr"a t" Canton in the ships pinnace
for the purpose of withdrawing the American
marines stationed in the foreign foctories, when
in passing the Barrier Forts the boat was fired
into by the Chinese, aud wns Obliged to put
back to Wha,npoa, Notwithstanding that the
American flag was flying at the time, and was
also waved from the boat that there might
be mistake. The American men of-war
Portsmouth and Lcvant moved up the river
and boinbarlc'i the Forts, which the Chinese
defended bravcly. replying with Il well directed
fire. killing two men and wounling Others and
doing some damage to the vessels. Comno-
dorc Armstrong then wrote to the Viccrov, de-
manlng an apology within twenty four hours.
The reply lcing unsatisfactory, the Americans
Mt once proceeded to take the forts, whicl, they
have since destroyed.
In this service several lives were LOST. Since
this took place. Ych has written to the Amcri-
can authorities to say that their flag shall bc
respected, and that it Was entirely mistake
that led to the misunderstanding. There are
yet one or two small points at issue, but we
understand that the Americans will accept this
alology and withdraw from Canton"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
Celebration of the 22nd.

The anniversary Of the birth of the Father
of Ills country, the immortal Washington, was
duly celebrated on last Saturday by the two
gallant and public spirited Volunteer compa-
nes of our village, the Southern Rights ORA
goons" and the "Abbeville Light Infantry"
the first commanded by Col. A. N. Smith, and
the other by Capt J. W. Livingston.
The "Southern Rights Dragons have only
been recently organized, yet they are already
one of the finest volunteer companies in the
State. Their brilliant uniforms, we'll capari.
isoned steeds and dnshing exterior might have
kindled the soul of Murat; and we doubt
whether that distinguished cavalry officer ever
led finer corps: The "ALbevlle Light Infan.
try" We think, will compare favorably with
any of the volunteer corps of our cities in
the neatness Of their uniforms, in solder-likc
bearing, and military precision in the perform
ance of the various evolutions. After sundry
dashing charges, and other maneuvres per.
formed in the presence of many fair beh olders
and our fellow citizens of the village and the
vicinity, the cortege repaired to the Courthouse
where the Farewell Address was read by Viii.
liam G. Davis, Esq, and very aole and appro-
pirate Grafton delivered by Capt J. W. Lvings-
ton, the orator of the day.
The address in its conception, style and de.
livery, ives all thatwe could wish It presented
graphic picture of the stirring events of that
great drama in which Washington formed the
central figure and was the chief actor, and enfor
ced the necessity of perpetuating the pure spirit
| OF that glorious era, and the great principles
which were embodied in the character of the
patriot sage. The influence of America upon
the destiny of humanity in the various depart
msnts of Literature, Art, Science, Politics and
Religion, formed the subject of many glowing
hopes; and the orator indulged many Pleasing
eontemplations Of tie futuresaay when the
West should give back with usury to the East
ths rich treasures of the past; to Athens and
to Rome her literature snasher art, and to Pal.
estine the creed and she ritual of pure Chris,
tianity., 80 :
Upon he.conclus on Of tie Address The com,
! panies'adjourned TO- the MarshalbHouse where
in common With q. goodly number Sfafnvited
gpestA wshsils the pleasure of partakine Of n
sumptuous repast prspsfsdAy Mr.. r. W. Davis.
Seventy or eighty persons we suppose, sat
down tosAble: Which presented quite an q fray,
oftempiipe vianda, Nirah and good feeling ruled
the hour, and after enjoying the gsner6u: cheer,
and interchanging panny kind sentiments, tLe
company dapesed svith PJeasant tecolleeticns
! Of the festivities Of the ossssien,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27

ED1roRIAL CnANGE.-Tne Charleston
Standard, announcesa change in its editorial
management l.. w, Spratt, Esq, withdsaws
from active editorial supervision-retaining {;
however, his proprietary relation-and will
resume the practice Of his profession as at
torncy land counsellor at law, for which
purpose he has taken an Office at 20Broad-
st.
The Standard will be conducted chiefly
by Messrs. J. D. Budds and S. II. Crocker,
who although young, have both been con-
nected with the editorial duties some time
as assistants, and whose qualifications are
sufficiently vouched by the trust rdevolved
on them.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
SO1P! SOIP!! SOAP!!L
Feb. 81, 1857.

THE INDISPENSABLE ARTICLE.
I YONS, having purchased the Right Sf Alb.
- beville District, to make and eltlI0ra.
backs's Patent Compound Cliena.
Icll SOap,,is now prepared to sell Family
Rights on reasonable terms. The, advantages
which this Soap possesses over any other which
is now; or will ever hereafter be in Gse,s are
these: 81 s
and most beautiful Toilet Soap. highly perfum.
cd and richly coored Mt cost (buying the
chemicals by wholcsale,) Of only Four Centsper
pound.
In the second place you can make the pretti.
est, whitest, and incest Washing Soap at4a
cost of only three, quarters of cent per pound:
is cents for hnndredpounds.
In tho third place, after having obtained Re.
esipe-whieh will be given yos'at the tiqesyou.
buy your Family Right-you can, in rs minn-
tcs, at cost Of only Thirty Cent?, make two bar.
rels out of one ofLey Soap, and the two, otter.
they have been dohbled, will be better Soap
than the first barrel WINS
In the fourth place, this Soap will c9san thu
skin better, (if people aredisposedsto doubtits
we will prove what We say. by APPLYING it TO
two or three boys-or. rather young meR--wbo
wear boots outside of their pants about tovn.l
and it will Wash clothes winter, and with lesS
washing, than any other washing ,compoukA
now in use. A pocket haadkerchicf or piece.
VI houesPuu, may Oe uippeu &npO "a tac tpudES!
ct, or drawn through carriage wheel ;Ssu1tsl fe
is completely covered with tar, or greasSt aid
black lead, and then in three washings in eed,
water. (of course it will wash bettersip wsrth,),
it will be made as white as itvdns5 3pally S8,;
No other Soap.wl do this 1T will lie grsasS
out of floors ;: and friend. rernSked tSs Id aksi
other day, that he believed it wq3ald III ffiSpgh
an inch plank after a little paints sEsnpses
And ladies. al who have husbands w6p HtASk
elsanihg mp and rer,ovating, if you WIZ sS4t
them up souio warm day. .(it wont do 10 a3iliE.
Roraback TO them in cold wsatllet, unless 1ySa
give them some money to bHy wara cl6tkss
with-theres danger Of some of .tAaIk 8tAihg
violent colds,) we promise that you will DO @t-
terly astounded when they retts5h home FSn:
Wilt hardly believeSthat such change In d.
pearapee could have been Effected in sorshost
O. time ,ase e.
so. now, to beserious, fasd we sbsaleys sks,
are dishohest enough to advise our owHs.pa6-s1
pie, ,.our own friends, our oiEl dtbns .tV58cs
q thing which ywillb Of n6 bsnsHE 95 f6s6a,
snd which must result unfa vorablpst6 "a tfSW1
advise every family TO prdsure o Migl,E lesa
10 not Family in Abbeville phsieE doh k4SE
washing at all, who does not use :Fifffes ~ W
lars sworth Of Soap in q year; iandS bH &
baeks Recipe, you can make 1y3hEsE heMs
The first year: u is not like a. 0 dF ed
|.Papts--in. two years, at the ,opta sfHef -
|sworn. ant-t6is lasts yot. your RsdtifAe, =.
A6beviliAo: H., Feb, .a5, 1851. 49,,
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The Greehvtlle and Columbia Rail Road

We extract from the Charleston Courier the
following statements of the present flourishinc
condition and prospects of Tins road. The road
we learn wns never in better condition, and the
tripsnre made with great regularity. The con
slant increase in the profits of the road in the
best index Of its advancing prosperity, rs we'll
as Of that energy and efficiency which presidcs
over every department Of the Company, and
renders the enterprise public benefit:
"We are pleased to learn that the earnings
Of this road are increasing ench year.
In 1854 the amount was $258,71G II
In 1872 5 the amount was 219.Ol2 SO
In 1856 the amount was 3O6957 81
Being an increase in
1855 over 1854 of 222O5 70
And
1856 over 1855 of 2I.9l4 90
The month Of January,
1867 shows an increase Of 1898 o. over the
same month in 1856.
These gre evidences ofprospcrtv. which, in
the words of an exchange. cannot fail to con-
vince every rejecting mind, that the various
departments of this road, are under the special
direction Of men of sound prntical ju dgerncnt,
faithful to the interests Of the company, the
whole under supervision of an executive head,
equal to any emergency. The friends of this
road have indeed realized their most sanguine
expectations, and deserve oil they claim"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
Oxygenated Biffers.

eB Read the following letter from Caleb
Parker, Esq, of ofConcord. n. H., man honor
cd and esteemed by NIL who know him -
GENTLEMEN With no disposition to make
my name conspicuous. take the opportunity
to state to the afflicted the benefit,l have de-
rived from the use of Dr. Green's Ozyqenatetl
Bittcrs and to recommend them to Others.
For two years have been troubled with ind-
gestlon and its attendant evils, such rs fiatul-
ency, constipation, severe attacks Of diarrhoea,
accompanied with water-brash at til G stomach,
which reduced me in flesh, strength, and spir-
its, so low that was nearly untitled for busi-
ncss. applied to several physicians, from
whom obtained only temporary relief, and
finding in short time my disease returning
upon me in all its malignity, concluded, with
the advice of friends, but without the least
faith in their efficacy, to try the Orygc,,ated
Eitters, fron'the use Of which found imnledi-
ate relief having no return of water-brash af-
ter taking the first portion, continue to it
according to the directions, until had taken
eight or ten bottles which have entirely cured
me. My weight has increased some thirty.
five pounds, and my health is perfect. can
truly. soy that consider the Orygenated Bit
tcrs the best tonic extant have recommend
ed them to several, who have invariably found
great benefit from their use. *
Yours respectfully,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
An Ordinance of the Town of Abbevi1,e

Ec ordained " lie 7Icn CouncI OF dbb..
"'Hc s. t., "ml by the authority of the same:
That from anil after the date of this Ordi.
nance, no Stallion or Jack shall be exhibited in
the Public Square or in any street in tha Town
of Abhcvilc..
Aud for every violation Of this Ordinance
,hc person or persons SO offending, shall be lin.
bic to pay fine of Ten Dollars and costs fo,
each and every such offence
In Town Council, this the Twenty Fourth dav
OF February. in the Year of our Lord One Tho,s.
sand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Seven and in
the Eighty.First year Of the Independence Of
the United States Of America.
j. &. WILSON, htcndant.
Feb. II, 81. 43-at
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
The Thespians.

BY reference to their advertisement it will be
seen that the Ticspians have in store for us n
rich trent on Monday and Tuesday nights of
next week; the performances to begin with
Sheri'lan's charming comedy, 1.-THE Rivals
Let us give them q crowded house.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
Our Court.

The Spring term of our Court begins on Mon
day next, his Honor Judge ONeall presiding
The present return is small, but the dockets
are oppressed by the accumulation of old bu-
sincss.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
Gen. MCGOWAN.

by reference to another column it will he
seen that the General declines the nomination
to Congress. This determination will be mat
ter of much regret to his numerous friends in
the 18th Congressional District, who have re-
reatcdly and urgently solicited him to run.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
ABBEVILLE G. H.
eB- The friends of JOSEPH 7. MOORE re
spectfully announce him Candidate for Sheriff
ut the ensuing election.
Notice to Tax.Paxars.

s. a. Hodges, Esq. requests us to say that ho
will be in tho village from the 10th to the goth
March next for the purpose of receiving re-
turns and collecting taxes.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27

EE The following paragraph from a
distinguished member Of tire BftdBh Parlia-
ment, gives us.sn inkiing of the new Brit
is6 Minister: -
u hope yon will like Napier. He is
clever and we'll disposed somewhat formal,
and IF may make bold to say SOY Boston:
iap IA His manner, but his wife is yesy pret-
ty and pleasant" -.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
MAR HAH3TS.

ABBEFILLE, February 27.-The supply
limited as from III to l3 cents.
COLUMBIA, Feb 25.-1Oo Lnles changed
hands ut prices ranging from II to Is cts most
sales from III to les
CHARLESTON, February 24.-Sales Of 5o0s
bales ut from / tol3s
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27

Prof John I.cconte. NJ. D., of South Carolina
College, will deliver public lecture, Mt the in.
vitation of the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton Of this place, on Friday evening tho 9th
of March.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27
CONSHGN EES.

lhe following persons have freight in. the
Depot at Abbeville:--
;& r. j. White, II. S. Kerr, J. & n. Knox, W.
H. Bradley, Mrs. Mary T.. Putnam, Ii. A. Jones
Hon T. {. Perrin, W. II. Power, Z. Noble. j.
W: ". Marshall, Mr.. +. L. Parker, Col. A. II.
2in'tn, D; w; biaek Cobb, Hunter & Co, H. c.,
BROOKS, d. Alagaw, Slayer l. Livingstone.
u. II. SONDLEY, Xpt.
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The RIcHMosp EsetyanR.GTb The Nor
folk (val Argus says that Baker p. Lee
Esq- Of tliat city, Editor Of the, News, bsA
purchased an interest 10 the Richmond En.
qdairsr and wAF sOrtly sssams ths ds.ies of
0.EdltOri - 8.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-02-27

ionahle hotels, the Smithsonian Institution, the
Patent Office building, and other public edif- :
ces visited 10y nearly all strangers who come
hithcr, but to Pennsylvania avenue, which gilt
ters with them tho sun shines, until perhaps
cqmnled Broadway itself yesterday afternoon.
Washington city at such season is like an
omnibus on n rainy day. That il, it is imposi
blc SO to crowd it ms that it will not hold =
few more. Quite fifty thousand strangers can
be mado passably comfortable i'll Washington
from now until after the Inauguration day.
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Admission so Cents.

i'oAElS to Ic had Of J. &. WILLsON, J.
.. L1oAS' *. j. WHITE, and ut tho. DRUG
STORE
Doors Open at half-past 6 o'clock, P.
Ill. performance to Commence at q
quarter past o'clock.
Feb 25, 1887. ae.,t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-07-21

New Heady 30 Rent.
A ROOM 70 feet by 60 on the second hoor, we'll
"A lighted and ventilated. Entrance irum Main
street by broad stairway.
AIss,
One trout room. came floor, suitable for ONCE
Or sleeping room. ROBT. II. SMITH.
june1Od Sign MorttAc Lock, TO Maip.st
FOn SALT ON EXCHANGE.
y ACRES OF biuG land directly opposite Main,
! cemmAndtrs view OF ksokuk, WAusv,
Alexandria, flsmilioi,, rhd 10 miles Of the Mis-.
sissippi River. THERE'S Railroad in course 81
conjunction 1T The foot Of the bluff. '.This Il
one of the finest locations for pFlt in
the west
Also 80 acres u miles from the .issf in q good
neighborhood all under cultivation, good orchard
Of peach and apple trees, 2 frame houses, stable
&C., good welis with chain pump.
Also ~ acres miles frum the river, all under
cultivation In good nsighhoi hood aid improved
With good new frame house with rooms, stables
Ac.,2 wells with chain pumps, 10 er 20 acres In
meadow, = very desirable farm.
Also 90 acres choice land ~ mile. frem the riy
er, and In good neighborhood, 90 Aares in whea.
Also 100 acres 0 miles from the river partly i'm.
proved.
Also choice lot Of timber land in Hancock CO !.
III.
Also several lotsin the town of Haiailton, iii.
nois.
Also two iotsin Nsperviiie, Du Page county
Illinois.
Also land In Indiana.
Also land and lots in Ohio.
Also good IN ~ property in Ohio.
Also property in keokuk, and y good paying Blu
siness.
will sell or exchange "good terms" En-.
quire Of N. H. RUNNER,
apr5d No. 50 Main u. .Keok uk Iowa
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PeePie's New

DAGV ERREAN GALLERY,
No. 59 Main street, between Second and Third.
"lTH large and splendid Sky-Light, the
w best In the city Of keokuk. / have htted mp
my rooms on the north side Ut Nam ST., for the
express purpose Of taking pictures 81 all kinds In
the Photographic art, for 81 90, and can take pic
lures ~ we'll in dark and cloudy days In light
day. Ambrotypcs set in God Lockets, Finger
Rings, Bracelets. DC. Views Of Residences, store
Fronts, Steamboats, and Landscapes
my ld6m f. l.. MITCIlEL Artist.