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breaking round it, 1t very evident that it must
soon fall Into the flames beneath.
/" Away from the fre!" cried old Rosko to the two
females, who, terrified fled into corner Then he
ball into the fellows body take good aim-ht
| surei'
| He seized the gun himself, and stood by with it
ready to strike blow with the stock. We heard the
creature groanng with fear II was of unusual and
fearful size. l obeyed mechanically the command of
the old servant. took true aim, fired and at the
same instant the animal fell into the burning pile of
wood beneath, from which flew on all sides rebrands,
burning Goals and sparks. ! started back from the
flames; but there lay enemy bleeding and rolling
itself among the frebrands bowling horribly and pit
eously with pain. Rosko kept his place courage
ously and after having raised the stock of his gun
once or twice over his head, and brought it down
again each time with heavy blow there lay the
beast dead before u.s. its limbs stretched out stiff from
its body among the burning wood which, being wetted
with its blood, gave forth snothering steam. Rosko
VINO mad Always ms WIS about him, pulled it ont of
he left it lying saying at the time that he hoped
it would be the only visit of the kind we should have
during the night; ''but the day-the day." added
he in low tone of voice, will bring us more nj
; such customers than we will be able to mastern
| These words had reached my ears only Axinia
and the French woman looked anxiously up at the
roof, to whether any fresh danger threatened us
| drew near to the old man, and led him far away
from ASnia toward the dead wolf, il l wished t
examine it and then asked him, in under voice
what were the fears he entertained for the day. a
| had been in hopes that, when morning came, TIT
wolves would forsake placesof refuge and betakt
themselves to the depths of the forest.
:" And even if that were to be the ease,' said he
: gloomily, "of what use would it be to us? Tn
horses are dead and how is weak, tender femal
like Mademoselle Axinia TO reach the outside of thi
forest on foot? In the midst of our endeayor nigh
would overtake again. and the wolves would know
well where to find But any hope of the kind i
} vain. When the wolves have assembled in such al
enormous as they have done here, they are no
afraid of daylight. So long as our stock of Woo
holds out, our fire will protect us from any attacl
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was quick-step marching, to the music Of
tlle.bugle and the drum.

was .quick-step marching, to the music Of
tlletbugle aud the drum.
While NJ. Calhoun was delivering his
speech Mr.. Clay sat at his desk, and wore
an easy, careless air occasionally convcr-
sing with those around him, and listening.
without seeming TO listen. But it was
plain to n careful observer that his uncon.
Germ was only assumed and professional
for wlien some shaft was hurled, keener
than the rest, of that unceasing volley sped
against him ysthe unerring and giant arm
OF his antagonist, the veil Of difference was
too thin to conceal the sensibility which
showed that it found its mark.
When Mr.. Calhoun UTTERED the retort
above quoted, his attitude and bearing were
study for an artist The curling lip aud
the scowling countenance gave expression
to contemptuous disdain Which he could
not utter nor we describe, as he stamped
"into the dust will, s-c-o.r-n" the imagina.
ry arrow Of calumny which Mr.. Clay had
shot at him. but which had spent itself in
its fight. And as he suited the action 10
the word. the dust rose from the floor, and
the Senate chamber rang beneath the
fierce energy ofhis tread. Then when he
"p'cked it up" and "hurled it back" with a
gesture equally vigorous and appropriate to
that action, one could almost see the pois-
oned missile as it flew back to its source.
If Mr.. Clay had been clothed in the arrnor
of Ahab, the shaft would have found q Joint
through which to enter. lie quivered as
he felt the smart and the shock but we do
not think he made the exclamation attribu.
ted to him in the paragraph quoted Mt the
head of this sketch. We at least, heard
and saw nothing Of it. lie seized his pen
"A pen with long and apparently un,rm-
ell top,-and commenced writings as if TAX
ing notes.
This was perhaps an artifce-if so, it
was not skillfully, because too, suddenly,
done. Perhaps it was an unconscious act.
AS he wrote, the large play Of the upper
end Of his quill indicated that lie might be
loosely scribblng, SO TO speak, rather than
noting down the words which were burning
into his flesh, and wlicl, no note WAS ne
cessary to f.sten for ever in his memory.
When Mr.. Calhoun concluded, Mr.. Clay
Immediately rejoincd. lie rose under an
excitement, such rs he had Mt no time had
manifested in his first speech, like a stall
wart warrior not weakened or dismayed,
but goaded and smarting from wounds,
which he has now permitted to avenge.
lie commenced by saying that when lie
WAS assailed-wllen his career was called
under review,-it did not take him two or
three weeks,of long searches and mid.
night toll to prepnrellis defence. He stood
ever ready, arrayed as he was in the pano-
ply Of conscious integrity TO vindicate his
fair name against all assaults from whatever
quarter. lie continued in speech, the
conclusion Of whicl, we were not privileg-
ed to hear, but wlicll gave great satisfac-
ton to his admirers.
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gerous eloquenee." His Lordshp answered.
my impartiality as a judge calls on me to saw.
sir. that in accusing you Of that, they do YOU
great injustice" very tedious bishop have
yawned during his own speech, Lord Ellen.
borough exclaimed "Comc, come, the fellow
shows symptoms of taste; but,this is cncronch.
ing OH our province" Soon after he was made
Chief Justice he removed toa splendid man.
sion in st. James Square. To give an idea of
its size to an old lawyer of Chancery Lane. he
said: Sir, If yon let off piece of audinnce in
the hall, the report is not heard in the bed
rooms"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-08-21
VOLUME 5---No. 16.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

The Propfietors of the Abbeville Banner and
Independent Press, have established the follow.
ing rates of Advertising to be charged in both
papers
/, Every Advertisement inserted for less time
than three months, will be charged by the in
-thespace of IL solid lines less for the Fl rst
insertion, and Fifty Gents for each subse-
quent insertion. ..
tBs The Commissioners, Sheriff., Clerk
and OEdihary's Advertisements will be inserted
IN both papers, each charging half price.
seB Sheriif's Levies, One Dollar eacl
w Announcing q Candidate, Five Dol.
lars.
Advertising nm Estray, TIVE. Dollars,
to be paid by the Magistrate.
Advertisements inserted for three months, or
longer at the following rates:
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Odds and Euds.

Women's Conventions are always crow.
ded, anil DR.. johnson give the true rea-
son. People. flock to hear woman
preach. not because she breaches we'll, but,
beca,'se she breaches anyhow just as they
go to sec dog walk on his hind legs
though lie docs not walk on them near 50
we'll rs n man.
The improving man may start in life
with Il great;stock of conceit. bat it grows
less and less ashis knowledge increases.
.Yop may gain knowledge by reailing.
but you must separate the wheat from the
chatf BY thinking.
Time is the most precious, and yet the
most brittle jewel we have. 1t is what eve
~ man bids largely for, when he wants it.
but squanders it away when lie gets it.
The other day an old lady rushed into
the garden in search Of her daughter, on
being told that the yonng lady had gone
there with "rake."
Marriage resembles pair Of shears" !"
says Sydney Smith, $50 joined that they
cannot he separated, often moving in sssop-
posite directions, yet always furnishing any
oneswho comes between them.
A certain Dutch scholar was sail to be
SO long nosed that he wiped ont with his
nose haIfof what he wroleS with his pen.
a pity that many authors haveshot noses
twice rs long AS that Of tho Dutclmnn.
"No one would take you for what yo,,
are" said aapa: a:fashioneJ gentleman day
or two ago, ton wouId-be dandy, who had
more hair than brains. "Why asked Joe.
because they don't see your ears"
The man who wrestled with adver sity
wore out his silk stockings and got worsted.
They who drink away their Estates drink
the tears Of their widows aud the blood Of
their impoverished children.
"Wbat is the shape Of q kiss !" aRonnA
suppose" Not exactly-it is liptickis,
lie who marries beauty only is like q
buyer Of Cheap fnrniture--tlie vanish that
caught the eye will not endure the fireside
blaze.
Tho papers arc Dragging Of an invention
by which, leather can bs tanned in ten min.
utss.. We have seen the human hide, how.
ever, ta6nck ir I've. Some sciioolmasters
can do il in less than two.s
j.. When great people are ia distress they
are spt 10 receive very. liberal proffsfs Of as.
Instance from little ones. tAh, what shaiI
do exclaimed - Horse In q auaanite
Tsks hold ofmy tail, sgneakeiA pol6pops
ii.is mouse, : i. sss ~ s. 8
Kaoredee pot % q quired sithoua
psiss an6 d. & q ~ sfonbl lnscpVs
Esna kesp dig6iag 90 psrs u ~
6SSs yeis 900 q The "a
mud 9sss sss s!I 8 s.sss s..
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To NV Children.

Could my imprisoned spirit rise
And journey upward to the skies
On light untiring wing,
Listening to the thrilling strains
That sweep the wide celestial plains
While brightest seraphs sing, {
Ny throLbing, swelling, struggling heart
In fitting language could impart,
BY inspiration blest,
The deep emotions of my soul
Which raging rise and wildly roll
Within my surging breast.
Then with electric pen I'd write,
In burning. words of deatllless light,
Thy mothers matnhless worth
A cheering Beacon. benming bright
On virtues pure, refulgent height,
To light thy path on eartlr
Id lead thee to the holy shrine,
The gushing fount Of Love Divine,
At which she humbly bent,
Owning the Savior 8 spotless sway
The only guide to endless day
In boundlcss mercy sent.
Id bid thee seek joy and love
Her precious visits from above,
With deep affection fraught;
With grateful hearts to seize the prize
OF Revelation from tile skies, g.
BY angel mission taught.
But since the fleshly fetters bind
My shnckled soul and captive mind
Poor prisoners below,
In immortal words ] must indite,
With mortal pen must tamely write
The thoughts that brightly glow.
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Fractions Of Squares will bc charged in pro
portion to the above rates
tS Business Cards for the term Of one
year, will he charged in proportion to the
space they occupy, ut One Dollar per line
space.
E~ For all advertisements set in dpuLIc col
ttm', Fifty per Cent. extra will lie added to the
above rates.
DAVIS & CREWS,
For Banner;
LEE & WILSON,
For Press.
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ting to those who know the Savannah river
I'd knew the writer when citizen of Augusta
Chron. d Sen.
Ospeed the we'll, my bonny boat
And hasten to the sea.
My cares and are all afloat
And would not tarried be;
On, by Fort Moor's high chalky bluff,
Beyond the Point-Farewell,
To where the waters foam SO rough,
And boil in lille HELL
Away with noise aud smoke;
by willow-swamps and brake,
To where our wheels with steady strike,
Glide DER Neshman's lake
Away! Poor Robin-7Tgcr's Leap,
And Hayer Slager's shore
Away-away-away We sweep
And nc'er shall see them morci
Farewell, ye tangled woods of gloom,
Upon Saronnah side:
The wild birds haunt-the serpents home.
Where the Cdyman woes his bridcl
The wander with no lightsome heart,
And thoughts he may not tell
FROM the "t"d'ng ricrr must not part,
Without kind farewell.
Tomorrow, we shall onward speed
Scene changing after scene
Wcfollow where our fortunes lead,
To fnm'd st. Augustine,
Where the stars Of heaven burn brighter.
And the Orange grove are green
When the henvy heart beats lighter
For famed st. Augustine
And welcome the beacon toner
Upon its sca-girt mound
The waves that dash the skies that lower
Der Catyloga's sound
Thrice welcome the sweet young moon,
That lights this little bay.
And music's voice that soft, and soon
Can chase regrets away.
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MISCELLANY.
A model Bandit.

The Parisians quote various wl,imsicalities O f
a certain. Lord II, IN English nobleman,
now dead who figured for n long time in the
saloons of Paris as one of the most honorable
representatives of English eccentricity. Ira
yelling once in Italy, at n date when the ban
ditG-who, whatever skeptics may sny have
never entirely disappeared-werc in full' acti-
witty. Lord H--ventured one dny, alohc in
postcl,ase upon n road of very bad repute, not
having even his body-servant whom he Ifad
know that the soldery werc Mt this time
vigorous hunt through the region, and was
none tue less tranquil for his ignorance when
suddenly there sprang towards the carriage,
from a thicketS- man whose picturesque dress
top. clearly indicated his profession. Lord
3E-touk pistol aud cool aim at the bri-
grand. who shouted:
"Mercy, was not attackingyou surrcn-
der. l am pursued. Save mel"
The galloping of Sorscs was heard at no
great distance. The noblcman thought it
quite piquant thata bandit should solicit a
travellers protection on the highway ; the con-
iidence touched him; the simplicity amused
him: L. az
so Lc it,. said he; "jump on the seat ;
wrap my cloak around you, and druw this cap
over your eyes"
The soldiers appeared. 'Have you seen a
Isen running this wny--a bandit we are after I"
stney asked.
~ The Traveller made sign in the negative
the postiliioh-always on good terms with ban.
ditti. and often their accoInpliee-was careful
. rot 20 betfay the secret 80 the Pursuers went
s-.Ab. my lord. you have saved my life. But
fur your mercy, should have been hung"
Then you have committed many ctsnes 7"
mo bad ones. But I ask nothing better
ethan chanceto be an honest man. Would
you takesme into your seryicef"
This proposition, which would have made an
ordinary traveller jump was favorably receiy.
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tB- The following lines were written by the
late Governor Reid, of Florida, on n voyage
from this city to st. Augustine, Florida. in the
steamer Caledonia. They have been furnished
US for publication by lady, and may be inter-
esting to those who know the Savannah river,
and knew the writer when citizen of Augusta
4.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-27

A WIFE MURDERED By HER HUsBAND.-
The citizens Of Bowling Green, KY, have
been shocked by one of the most fiendish
murders Of the day, committed within seven
miles of that place; the victim the wife Of .
whisky seller. 1t appears that man known
as William II. Nash, lived with his wife in
the vicinity Of Bowling Green, and that for
years he had been in the habit Of abusing her
in cruel manner. few days since, he en-
tered the house, knocked her down, and
stamped her to death, She fingered short
time in the most excruciating agony and died,
her children even detained from her by her
heartless husband. Nash kept distillery,
and was in the habit Of selling whisky to his
neighbors' negroes, Of which misconduct his
wife threatened to inform the owners OF the
negroes. This was the provocation which led
to the infection Of the injuries which caused
her death.
The authorities arrested Nash, and he was
held to bail in the sum of fifteen hundred
dollars, in default Of which, he was commit
ted to Jail. Fifteen hundred dollars may then
be considered the price Of an innocent wo
mans life in Kentucky, who is knocked
down and stamped to death by her husband!
We should not be surprised if Nash is even
tually acquitted on the ground Of insanity or
justifiable homicide or some equally precious
plea!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-27

LAND BUYERS IN SOUTHERN ILLISoIs.-The
Salem Register says that quite large num-
Der Of gentlemen froEl the East arc now vis-
iting the sOuthernc nties in that State, and
Offering large prices for farms. There can be
no doubt tina. investments in the rich lands OF
the West, every where, at their present yalu-
alton, must make enormous returns to the
heirs Of those who purchase and hold them.
Take the rates Of increase of our wealth and
population and calculate its effects upon the
value Of lands in twenty-five years, and the
result is astonishing. Lands are a fixed guam
tty, while population and personal property
are doubling every ten years, or less. Take
these two elements Of calculation, and if their
effects be uninterrupted BY any incidental
countcracting causes. lands that are now worth
$40 per acre would be worth, in ten years,
$40, and in twonty years $3.50 per acre. The
growth Of wealth and population may not be
in the same geometrical ratio for long period;
but it may be taken for one generation as an
indication of probable future results. and serve
as caution to inconsiderate sales of what, if
held, is sure to make our children rich.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-27

GEN. CAss AND THE DRIED SCorr CASE
The correspondent of the New York Evening
Post says:
General Cass, who was invited to hear the
reading Of it, and who occupied prominent
seat in the hall Of the court, was not much
pleased with the result. He had listened
with manifest importance to Judge Tancy's
elaborate refutation Of squatter sovereignty;
but when the venerable Chief Justice had ut
tered the declaration that the constitutional
provision empowering Congress to make all
needful rules and regulations for the terrific
ries, applied only to territory in possession OF
government at the time the constitution was
adopted, he seized his hat and marched out,
in manner indicating his dissent to every
one who saw him. This was more than he
could stand, and he did not care to hear the
remainder Of the decision.
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A New Town ON GREEN RIVERA late

A New Town ON GREEN RIVERA late
number of the Bowling Green Gazette contains
an interesting sketch of new town at the
head of slack water navigation, on Barren
River, above Bowling Green. The name Civ
en- to the place is Delafed. and from ali &C
counts it promises to be one Of the growing
places Of that section.
The streets and lots are laid of with regu-
larity, the position is healthy and pleasant
one, and its location at the head Of navigation,
will give it advantages not enjoyed by rival
towns. We expect, by intercourse with the
citizens Of this new place. to become intimate
by acquaintance with its inhabitants. By
means Of the Green River packets We will be
enabled to supply them with dry goods and
groceries at cheaper rates than Louisville, and
in less time. Success to Delaieid.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-27

IhO BUM fUBLICO.
T"Every mother should have box In the house
handy In case Of accidents to the children"
Redatng's Russia Salve.
hsa Boston remedy OF thirty years. standing and Is
recommended by physicians. Hiss sure and speedy
cure for Burns piles. Bos Corns Felons, Chiblains,
and Old Sores OF every kinds for Fever Sores Ulcers
Itch scald Head Nettle RASH Bunons Sore Nipples.
Ire: >mmended by nurses,) whhlows, Sites. Testers.
Flea Bites Spider Stngs. Frozen Limbs, Salt Rheum,
Scurvy. Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose Warts and
Flesh Wounds. II lisa most valuable remedy and cure
which be testified To BY thousands who have used II
In tho city OF Bostonand vicinity
In no instance will this Sslve do injury or interfere
with physican's prescriptions. II is made from the
purest materials, from recipe brought from Russia-oi
articles growing in that the proprietor,
from all classes clergy men, physicians
captains, nurses, and others who have used IL them
selves, and recommends to others. Readings Russia
Save is put in large tin boxes, stamped on the
with picture Of house and disabled soldier. which
picture also engraved the wrapper Price e5
box. RRvpING & Co. Proprietors
KELLER, FARNSLEY & CO. AGENTS,
apFd~wy Evansville. Ind.
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Mouxr CAsxrL.-Ths Mount Carmel

MouNr CAsxxL.-The Mount Carmel
Register INDUCES in the following just re.
proacbes and remarks upon the apathy exhib-
itedby our people in their neglect to attend
the frst meeting upon the subject Of rail-
road to Mount Carmel, called at Princeton
some weeks since.
The people Of Princeton and Evansville
may yet see cause to regret their present in
difference to the construction of q road COLI
Meeting them with one of the richest sec.
tons Of Illinois. They must certainly be al
lowed to decide upon their own interests and
necessities, but it does appear to US that the
proposed connection would be Of more posi-
tive benefit to them than any other project
they can devise. even at ten times the cost.
The road once built from Princeton to Mount
Carmel would be speedily continued, via Al
bion, to Fairfield, thus pouring almost the en-
tire productive wealth Of Wabash, Edwards
and Wayne counties, and contiguous portions
of adjoining counties into the lap of Evans
vills-a trade Of itself sufficient to maintain
its present position, though she should not
receive dollar from any other source. And
this, too, ut IN expenditure utterly insignifi
cant in comparison to the benefits to be de-
rived.
"But, depend upon it, If Evansville desire.
to secure this trade-a trade to which her DO
sition leg,timately entities her-if she ever
hopes to retain the share she now enjoys, sh,
must seek . railroad connection with South
eastern lllinois--and that speedily. Our com
merce has grown too extensive-the country
is developing too rapidiy-to remain Longer
dependent upon the uncertain navigation D
the Wabash river. An outlet to the Ohio
river by railroad is imperatively demanded
and will be secured within the next twelv,
months. II it is had by means of a railroad
to Paducah or Mound City, then will Evans
vile be forever cut off from any considerable
trade from the Wabash valley. The result
will be inevitable, and the citizens Of Evans
Vile will then lament that their own supine
ness induced it. This trade is yet within he
reach, and can be secured by the construction
of q railroad from Princeton to Mount Carmel
Shall it be done?"
| Let our citizens bear in mind that tho mel
meeting is to be he'd a: Princeton On the 2S;l
of April.