The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-09-17
ABBEvILLE s. c. THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER ~ 1887

twelve hectares (l2oO acres,) and include
magazines of artillery, arms of every de
scrirtion, ammunition, barracks, officers
pavillions, open spaces for training and re
views, an electrical telegraph, chapel, pres
bytery, prison and bureaux for civil ano
criminal administration. A city will, ere
long, be built under the protection of it.
ramparts. Berlin expects visit from til.
Emperor Napoleon about the middle of the
autumn. Since 1916 the population o
that city has nearly doubled; it amounts
to $1,000; since 1880, rents have risen
on an average, onethird. A postal treaty
is in negotiation between France and Spain
The Madrid official Gazette states that the
general census Of the population will pre-.
sent the figure Of seventeen or eighteen
millions.
We have most favorable accounts of the
progress O. the Roman railroads; the line
of Civita Veccllia is prosecuted with the
greatest activity; the Company of the
Central road, called Pic Central, have be.
gun on several points the execution OF
their enterprise; ere long Rome viii be en-.
tirely connected with the city of Naples
The extensive repairs of the Vatican will be
finished by the period of the Popc's return
to that palace, early next month. On the
Sd the Pontiff held at Bologna, n consis-
sistory, at which nine cardinals were pres
ent; his allocution did not embrace the
new ecclesiastical relations with Spain,
Portugal, Wurtemburg, and Baden. A
full exposition Of them, as we'll as of the
events and results Of the journey of the
Pope, will be submitted, on his return, to
the Sanred College. The concoraat with
Baden was on the eve of conclusion the
bull finally ratifying the past sales of the
ecclesiastical property in Spain, was ready
to be Transmitted to Madrid. Thorough re-
form in :!ic Roman military administration
was undertaken with the counsel and aid of
the commander of the French troops and
his intcndents, who are members of the
Government Committe for the purpose.
Tho Emperor of Austria set out again
on the 9th inst, for Hungary. His progress
is to be rendered memorable by the most
liberal arrangements with the magnatcs,
and reform Of the abuses and deficiencies
Which obstruct the veal of tile several ra.
ces in the kingdom. The Archdukc Gov
ernor General of the Lombardo-
kingdom, and his bride Of Belgium, found
and enthusiastic welcome at Trieste. and
were assured Of the same at Melato. The
extensive journies Of the continental sovcr.
egns, and the royal matches Which occa-
sion celebrations and popular excitement in
the principal cities and along the most pop.
ulous routes, tend to royalizo Europe more
and more. The Republican sensation Of
le4s-49, IS worn out. All the present
spectaclcs and emotions are on the side of
monarchy alone familiar to the eyes and
thoughts Of the multitude, and identified
with the qualifications and interests Of the
upper classes. Imperialism absorbs the
political and social mind of France. More
over, as to material prosperity and pros
poets, the existing governments seem to all
the substantial and industrial world, the
best agency and security under the peculiar
circumstances Of each country.
Our Bourse is satisfied with the returns
of the Bank Of France for tile month end
ing the 18th inst. The whole amount OF
the metallic reserve is 245 millions; Of notes
in circulation, 900 millions the proper.
ton is sufficient; the premium for the pur.
chase Of gold and silver is stated at nearly
432, 900 francs. There was an increase in
the advance Oil railway securities; also, in
the port:feuiIe, or discount accommoda-
ton, fifteen millions, and the total is six
hundred and one millions francs; the
credit account current Of the Treasury has
reached hundred ard eighteen millions
The Bank assists trade and business, as far
as it is prudent to 60, from the resources
afforded by the increase of its capital
The budget for 1858, Of the city of Paris
has been submitted to the municipal coun.
ellis, and inserted in the Montieur. The re-
ceipts and expenses are balanced at up
wards of seventy two millions of francs
The number Of Primary Schools in the
capital is 2se, with eol teachers and SO,
e07 pupils. A million of francs are as.
signed to the repair and establishment q
religious ediices.
Words.-Soft words soften the SOUL
Angry words are fuel TO the fame Of wrath
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