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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-22
The South Carolina College.

We extract from the Editorial correspondence
of the circenvile Patriot, the following COM
plimcntnry notice of the condition and pros
guishcd character of its professors and the
high standard of scholarship, required to OBJ
tain an entrance into the College, must ever
ensure it q high rank among the literary
Institutions Of the country:
''presdcnt McCay has had rather n rough
road to pass over since taking charge of the
College; but we are glad to perceive that he
has entirely Burmounted and over come all
prcjudices, by his propriety, firmness and nbili-
ty displayed in the government of the College.
lie has peculiar fitness for his position by his
learning, ability and tact in the management
of the young gentleman under his charge. The
Presidency of the College was never sought by
him. 1t was thrust on him by the Board Of
Trustees. He did not shrink from the rcsron-
sibility. The two brothers. Professors Let Coniptc,
are n great acquisition to the college and uni
vcrsaly popular with the students, in the
lecture room and out of it. They are both
making their respective branches of science,
Chemistry and Physical Science, exceedingly
popular and interesting to their classes. Mr..
Rivers and Mr.. Barnwell are also two new
Professors, who have won already golden opin-
mos in the College. The one Professor of Greek
and the other of History. Mr.. Rivers brought
with him, from Charleston, a high reputation.
MIR. Barnwell is n very young man, who gradu-
ated few years since in the South Carolina
College, with high distinction, for scholarship,
talent and manly christian honor and piety.
| remember telling DIR. Licber of his election
last winter, when the Doctor said "Our rela-
tions have been very cordial, but he isa young
gentleman of high talents, attninments and
character, and if he continues in the College he
will one day be its President. Mr.. Reynolds,
DIR. Lahordc and Mr.. Pelham, have been in the
College for many years, and are we'll known to
the State for their tnlents, scholarship and high
character
The College is now prosperous and -four
isl'ing. The high requisites of scholarship to
cutter even the Freshman Clas, prevents great
many young men from entering College,
and sending them off to other Colleges. A
great many of those in the Virginia University
from South Carolina made application for ad-
mission into this College, but not having rend
the course prescribed, were refused exaniua-
ton. lie who enters the South Carolina Col
legc must have the foundation of q thorough
education we'll laid; if he graduates he must
be scholar | have no doubt that If the
University system was adopted in the South
Carolina College, the present number of STU
dents would be double in q few years"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-22
The Illnoss of Judge Butler.

We regret TO learn from the annexed state
mcEt Of the Curo'inian, that The health Of our
distinguished Senator is in a very prccarious
condition. Ills loss at the present crisis would
be incalculablc:
!'Sincc his return from Washington, he has
been All invalid, exhausted constantly sick and
daily growing worse. aud from our present
accounts we much fear that his useful life is
drawing to Il close. AS he is one of our most
cherished public men, his sickness must be re-
gardeI as public calamity, and MS such We
may he allowed the privilege of extending our
sympathy to him and his family in their severe
aiilic,on.
9Th" excessive duties Of the past session.
which he felt most opprcssivcly, induced him
I" ask relief from those Of Chairman of the
Judiciary Committee, but his request was not
acc"dcd To, in view of the great value of his
personal services. Since the death of the gal
liant Brooks, our friend the Judge has never
rallied. and the shalt which laid low the noble
spirit has no doubt gricvonsly wounded-we
fcnr fata!lv-onr valued Senator. While we
hope that he may yet he spared to continue his
usefulness to South Carolina, the South and the
Union, We have the most painful apprehension
i'll relation to him..
The Caroliuioa Of the Goth instant, contains
the following additional item:
Our adviccs yesterday in relation to our es-
tccmcd Senator are, that he is still in a very
rrecarious condition, and his physicians report
10 fattcrng symptoms.
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Rusaell's MAGAZINE.

We nre indebted to Mcssrs. Branch & Allen
the Agents, for the May Number of this excel
lent magazine, which is fast winning its way
into popular favor. AS specimen of typo
graphical art, it reflects the highest credit upon
the skill md enterprise of the publisher, whilst
the variety and character of the articles, indi-
cate the richness of the literary vein which, it
is developing. In the general scope and char
acter of its articles, it seems to be modelled
upon the type of Blackwood and there is much
in the Piquancy and vivacity of its style to
remind one Of the nectar and ambrosia of the
glorious old maga. We have as yet, only re-
galed ourselves with few of the higher
sketches. but enough to justify us in commend
ing TO the attention Of our readers, the rare
opportunity, which is here presented of graft
flying both patriotism and literary taste, by
subscribing for this best Of Mc Southern Jour-
nails
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FOR TIE INDEPENDENT. PRESS.
Tribute of Respect.

At regular communication of Caldwell
Lodge, No. 30, a.. F.. M, held on Friday,
the 18th instant, at Calhoun's Mills the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, death has recently invaded our
circle, and removed from our midst one whose
amiablc qualities, and the natural kindness OF
whose disposition, endeared him to all with
whom he associated. Therefore,
Resolvcd That by the death of Brother
James McCraven, Masonry has lost n firm,
friend, and Caldwell Lodge, an esteemed and
valued member.
R,xoI,rd, That in this, as in all other dis
pcnsations Of Providence, we will acknowledge
the wisdom, the justice and the goodness OF
God, assured that he does all things we'll
Rcsolrcd That we tender to the bcrcaved
relatives Of our deceased Brother the assuran.
ces of our heart felt sympathy. ~
Rcsolrcd That these proceedings, together
with the name and age of the deceased, and
the date Of his DEATH be entered upon q scpa
rate page of our record book, that copy OF
them signed by the Worshpful Master and
Secretary. be transmitted to each of the sisters
and brothers of the deceased, and they be
published in the papers of our District.
NJ o. TALMAN, w. 81.
T. Is. ScorT, Secretary.
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Winter and Spring,

The following to Winter and welcome to
Summer, by Mrs. Barry Cornwall Wilson, are
beautiful and appropriate at this senson. when
"w'nter fingers in the lap Of spring."
Go! winter, go7
Thy frozen locks and trcsses white,
And looks that kindc not delight,
And breath that ehills the young hearts glow,
And frowns that make theiteardrop start,
No bliss, no pleasures, cyl, impart;
Col wi"tsE|g0'
Come! SPINNER, come!
With genial skies Yhd budding flowers.
And bany galcs|anl fragrant showers,
And smiles that clothc the earth in flowers,
Come! with thy bright and fairy band,
And scatter gladncss DER the land:
C0me! suInmer, comci
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-22
Blue Ridge Railroad.

We understand that the work on this great
enterprise will soon be more rapidly and ener-
geticn!ly pressed on than it has been for some
time past. The Comptroller General, Col. J.
d. Ashmore, has made the second subscriptions
Of $500, 900 Of State aid, upon the application
Of Judge Frost, the President, who has succeed
ed in raising the private stock which was def.
ccnt last December well as in collecting
the 5 per cent, in cash on the same as requir~
ed by the Act of 1854.
We arc informed that tho deficiency was
s322S45. New stock raised (upon which s
per cent has been paid in and rcccivcd,) max
insa surplus over amount required to secure
subscription of the State slO,355. From this
surplus thersun OF 81, 900 was taken and sup
piled to stock on the, old subscription list,
which was now considered available, after
which is left u surplus of $4,355. This is ex-
elusive ofsomc three or four thousand dollars
of s, ock upon which the per cent, as requir.
cd by Act Of 1854, had not been paid, but which
vii doubtless be available to the Company at
some future day-say, $4,000. 1t is also exclp
sivc Of S2,f0O which has been worked out by
contractors, but for which scrip had not been
issued whenthc application was made to the
Comptroller General. It is also exclusive sof
slb, ,UuO of stock authorized TO be subscribed
by the Grecnville and Columbia Railroad with
certain conditions, but which was not presen-
ted by Judge Frost rs part of the subscrIp@
ton, as the Direction of the Blue Ridge Com.
pany had not yet acted on it, and there: 'wss
some probability that the Greenyille and CO.
umbia Direction would change the conditions
of the same so as to put it in more accepts.
ble form, If this be done, it will make sur
plus of $36 55.
T We understand that the subscription lns prs-
sents one Of the best array Of names thstIhss
ever been seen on similar roll, and that Vt 10
composed of tue very ablestnnd best firms ind
individuals, both insthe city Of Charleston ana
in the country, in pecuniary sense. -,
= Anderson Gazstk.
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IEoR TILE INDEPENDENT pnEssl
7. =. ScorT, Secretary.

Mr. Editor According to a Resolution
passed at the Kansas meeting, ut Abbesille
c. H., on the l1th instant, q report of which
appeared i'll your last paper, the Chairman ap-
points the following committees to solicit sub
scriptions to aid the cause of the South in Kan
LOWER SAvANNAu BArrALIoN.-Messrs James
II. Wideman, Ds'M: Rogers,
UPpER SAvASHAn BaTrA1oN.-Mcssrs. James
N. latimcr, John Brosnless;.
UPPER SALunA BA1rALIoAiessss William
C!inkscales, Thomas j. Roberts. -aSt,,
LOWER SALrDA BArrALIoN.---Messrs.:J Boo
ger, james Fooshe. "a
1t would be unnecessary to state the purpose
of the subseri ption to those who heard thes elo.
qucnt remarks of Alr. Baker. 1t is. enough to
say, that the money subscribed, is intended to
support she selfsacrifcing efforts of Gcneral At.
gibson and others in Kansas in behalf of the in
tefests of the South. Collections made before
next sale-day can then be handed to the Chair,
mdn, whose directions are to remit them TO
Gen. Atchison. q ! ~, =
THOs. THOMSON, 4C1r'n.
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Gold Weather.

"But Winter ling'rng chills the lap of May"
We learn that there was a slight frost on
Wednesday morning last, which, in some
places, left its mark upon the cotton plants and
other tender vegetables, but did no serious
damage. We sincerely trust that this will be
the last nipping blast of surly Winter. lie
has had his saturnalia long enough, and has
almost forced us to believe with the poet Hood,
that there is no such season as gentle spring,
with
"IIer cowslips stocks and lilies of the vale ;
Hcrpansies, daffodls and primrose pale"
The corn crop is very backward, and the
cotton is just struggling into life. The wheat
crop, however, is doing finely, and promises
all abundant harvest.
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The Laurensville Herald.

Mr.. r. NJ. Stokes, of the Laurcnsvitle Herald
we observe has associated with him Mr.. w. l.
1Iudgens, in the conduct of of that journal.
AIr. Hulgens is graduate of Erskine College,
is young man of fine talents, and will no
doubt prove an efficient co-laborer. The
Herald is one of the best of our exchanges, and
under the auspices of the associate will present
additional claims to the public favor.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-22

THE GRAVE OK HENRY CLAY.--The editor 9k
the Fort Wayne Times has been on journey
througIi Kentuckcy, and went to pay his deyos
tiens at the grave of Henry Clay. Ln the Gem.
etery not far from Lexington, he searctsd foris
fl irst among those covered with tentsblatufsd
slabs, obelisks pyramids and imposing mola1 aS
these he sought It among less imposing tahu-
lets. but found il not A lad at last led him 10
the spot, wlere little mound, mssked only by
the path worn ,by the foot aprints Of devoted
countfymep, told that the Great Comfhonsf
stiiI lived in the hearts of people Near By,
was tho monument affec tionately issosibsd ~
Mr.. Clay to his mother. u c%bw.Ay !.
! ;t0n an adjoining eninence. which is a bsaati.
fli site-- with an area of half an acre, eipsptsr
in fogn-the people of Kentucky are TO erect 3
monument Of Kentucky marble, of Beautjf de.
'sigh, which is to rise I20 feet.in height under
which the remains Of the noble SON of OUT sietsf
State s.nrs 70 be deposited. q The corner stons
fli be IHid on the 4tL Of July next, with impos.
lug ceremonies. '''
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-22
Pro-, REYNOLDS Lecture.

The Lecture of Prof j. L. Reynolds, on
''rhe Literary History of South Carolina,
which was announced, for this evening, Friday,
the 22d inst, we regret to learn has been una
voidnbly postponed. Business engagements
will prevent the attendance Of the Professor,
at the specified time, but he has promised to
favor US with the lecture, at an early day, Of
which due notice will be riycn
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HE INDIE ENDENT PRESS.

located i'll Grecnvillc, South Carolina offering.
also. important privileges
The report recommended the acceptance Of
tional 500, 900 should be raised at lmrce.
A highly interesting discussion ensucd and
finally the report was adopted with entire una
nmtv.
The decision inaugurates great enterprise.
The institution is designed to be of the highest
grade, and will meet n long felt want of this
denomination,
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The Walhalla Banner.

We have received the first number Of n
large AID interesting weekly, the HalhoHa
Eanner, published at the town Of Walhalla
Pickcns Districs. by +. n. Garvin & Co. 1t is
certainly an evidence Of the prospect of Pick
ems that, it can support two such journals as
the Bnncr, and the Kccwcc Courier. Our best
wishes attend the Editors.
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Southern Universities.

The necessity of establishing, and fostering
Institutions of learning at the South, Literary
and Theological seems to be pressing itself
upon the consideration of the various Religious
bodies amongst us.
The late Convention of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church at Camden, having decided upon
the necessity Of diocesan Theological Semi.
nary, appointed Committee, charged with the
whole matter, TO digest plan for its establish
ment, place Of location number Of professors
DC, who are to report at the next meeting of
the Convention.
Committee was also appointed on a South
ern University, who nre to meet at Chatta-
nooga in next July. With reference to this
great enterprise, the Due West Telescope re.
marks
"Thc establishment of grent Southern
University was, perhaps, the most important
1t ishoped to establish n magnificent Univer
sity on some spot, in come direction, within
one hundred miles of Chattanooga. gThe Uni
versity will not be located in any town now in
existence, but will gather round it town or
village of'its own. The faculty or board of
trustees ought to have such police control
over such village as to exclude all merchants,
y
course unfriendly to the Institution, who would
by the. retail Of ardent spirits, gambling, or
other evil practices encourage intefnperance
riot or other crimes among tue students and
in ithis.~ay bring: infamy and an evil name
upon the University.
Perhaps nine Of the southern States will
unite in the establishment of this University.
They willshave at least half million with
which to commence operations, and il may be,
| three on four times that amount will be fur
nished.
The EpiscopsIian church Is rich and liberal
and many OF the wealthy laymen awill enter
| with spirit in the scheme 81 Southern ;Uniyer.
versity, as it will tend to keep their! sons st
home, south of Masoas and Dixon's line. We
Ewish thssatsrprize abundant. Success =, !,
From tie proceedings Of the e-regnlsr bienpial
!sorthern3B sptist Con yention. whietT assembled
at Lopisyille on the Sth mat, it appcarss that !:
Wben.Lhe Committee on. tire subjset Of estab.
lisling Central Theological Institute, tpsde
their. report they also stated tkat thsS SBaptats
az South Gar6lffn haSK offered Gn sidowAasnt
l.ok~4idgO9es to hbs paid by thssist MsSt ,s8,
apon rondHieh thaf the inshtution shdhld be
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-05-22
Advertisements.

We would direct attention to the advertise
ment of J. G. Wilson, Intendant Of Messrs.
Slayer Il Lcvingston to the notice of the Court
Martial in the Second Regiment Of Cavalry;
to the notice Of likely Boy for sale by JAS
Tuggart, j., and other advertisements.
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Untimely Death,

We regret to record the untimely death of
Mr.. Robert Brady, very estimable citizen of
our District, which took place on the 18th inst,
under the following affecting circumstances: ::
The deceased had been laboring for some time
time under partial arrangement of mind, but
not to suclI an ektent ne TO call for any special
attention. On:thet day of his death, he left
home, on wa3hssinto his plantation, and not
returning, the apprehcnsions Of his family were
EXCITED and search instituted when his
body was found, with every indication of hav-
ing been poisoned with strychnine a vial OF
which was found on his person. In fit of
:dsrangement he had h7odoubs taken tho poison
Ayerlict in accordance with the above facts,
was found by the jury of inquest. The de-
ceased was an honest and upright citizen, and
universally esteemed by all who knew him.
He leaves an interesting family and large
circle of friends. and acquaintance TO mourn
iiis untimely death.
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Court of Appeals.

Western Circuit We publish the results Of
the following appeals Which concern citizeus of
our District:
The State. for Mourning Roberts, VS.. John
White aud others. Munro, }. Motion dismissed.
". ". Bclchcr W. Hugh Mckelvy, admir-,
and others. ONcall, j.. Motion dismissed
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Kansas Committees.

The attention Of our readers is invited to
the appointments of the various Committees to
solicit contributions in aid of the Southern
cause in kansas
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THOs. THOMSON, 1Cfrin
Iron THE lxDEpEsDxsr pnEss.1

1fr. Editor As we have riddles, enigrnas,
&c, published every week in our eastern spa,
pers, we have concluded to send you the fGls
lowing Geographical Enigma ' =,
My 10. 8, 2,$.11, 8, isa County in Ohio ,fS
My'1, i3, 4, g, is County in Illinois; "
Ny 13, l, 2, 6, s,ll, is a City in sumatrs -
N.Y., 8, 7, 10, 0, is o. City in :Afghanistan;;. s
sMys, Q, II, 1s, is a avolcano id Sicily; r@ri
My16, l3, 12, 8, is a County in Georgia -
Ny 1872. 1o;'is County in Tennessee;
Myw!iole is a'weekly paper published in
South Carolina. S+-S ~ !" -
~ ~ FsoM AfYoUTH Gr ScHooL-
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ABBEVILLE O. H.

The Friends Of a. ADOLPIlUS WILLIAMS
respectfully announce him rs q Candidate for
Ordinary, at the next Election.
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HEAVY GAMDLrNo-The New Orleans Times
publishes the following suggestive paragraph !:
!. "When Greek n,ects Grspk," &c.-An editori-
al, with this caption, appears in the True, Delta
this morning, referring to an gnfortunate' loss
by gaming IN this sity.-sWe are requested BY
tns q friends Of the young gentleman who was
dence, that his ago is but twenty. three; Z and
that the sdni LOST by linn 1T ,fOuiett -A45,a8$
SRck 6e& 06a, % sntioned, by our eptsn5Hfasy
SwRs honotably paid. to the last oene beforStls
took his dspartire from the city yestefdsy
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W1LR IN, GEN7IE.HENI
TAKE pleasure informing my friends and patrons, and
il the citizens of Wheeling generally, that have just
ceved my Spring stock of Cloths Cassimeres
VestngS together with full assortment of Gents Fur
nshing Goods.
My been selected with great from the best
New and Philadelphia markets. The styles very
and quality they second to being Of the
very best makes which prepared to make
style and best manner.
good fit guaranteed in all cases no sale, by
J. II. STALLMvN, Merchant Tailor,
app No. 2 WashinEtOnIIaIl.
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Piano Fortes

OPENED THIS DAY, another lot Of Chiekerng Sons
~ Piano Rortes which claim to be supeTiorto other
brought this MARKET Notwithstanding all the and wind
about other Makers strings and gold medals into the
bargain.
We respectfully call those who want an instrument
that be relied on and fair price TO and select
frsm hne stock ready for sale At No. 20 Union
Iss6 J. MELLOR.
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.nIREOTIONS.

cXTAwBA brandy, Distilled from CataT"a VINE
Strictly pure; for medical purposes uhrVHHe"
DIRECTIONS.
K.ep the Wines in horizontal position, and in cellar
an temperature -, ,,,,,,,, "a - t,s,,t
for three DAYS before using in warm ROOM or ~ INC te
Deratnre Of about 0degrees, so that the vines are wen
warmed through -n,,yr I,-r CETkvRA
WINES for Il Injuries their and flavor, and dllutts
the wines thus Destroying their character The wines are
too sensitive 10 bear ice. - -
sg In Offering the above Wines to the notice Of me
American public desire assure all peTEons VINO may
nuTase them they the strictly PuRS JuICE o. E
CGTAwBA GRAPR from and every forIn o. aiuSr
atom containing alcohol excepting results
from the natural process Of fermentation.
The SPARKLING CATAWBA Is not made 70 INITIATE an!
foreign article whstever; but Is designed TO be Just what
IL represeuted, an = mexican sparkling Wine. as
CbanDagne Il FRENCH Sparkling Wine. Here the re
s.blance ceases the American Grape y far more I
and fTujty makes more delicious wine Tie
preiudEce OF the foreign article may be rs
only and Inconsistent with true taste and uos
mtnt. =, -, - -
Tho STILL WINE highly esteemed by Medical men rs
most adIarobl tonic Tor invads, and for SAcAANESTAL
purposes It'll wholly unexceptionable.
The BRANDY made from the CAtaTba fFaPe differs ia
material degree from ordir French Brandy Of COURSE
but at the time POSSESSES all those qualities which
should characterize superior article OF this kind aud wn
have strictly Brandy for medicinal or
other purposes, II cannot he over estimated
For sale by T. II. LuGAN CO.,
Bridge Corner Druggists, Wheeling, Va
HpNPg AREN