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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
FOR THE INDEPENDENT rREss.
The Grave Yard.

Secluded .ot, how still it seems
Where crowds of buried n"rtnls sleep;
How quiet nature DER them dreams
'ris but our troubled thoughts that weep
Lies book shuts here, its page is lost
To them and all its busy claims;
The poor arc from its memor V crosscd-
The rich have nothing but their names.
Here rest the aged from their toll;
Here lie the troubled free from cnre,
Who, through the strife of lifc's turmoil,
Sought rest and only found it here.
Life's ignis fntuus light is passed.
No more to, ledd their steps nstray;
Cares bitter cup is drained Mt last,
And nll its fullics far away.
But o TINT part that's called tho soul,
That must exist i'll peace or pain
Long rs eternal nses roll
Snya nre they all on glories plain.
Did they the great Hctleemer lovo
And seek his favor while OH earth
If so, their spirits are above.
Safe in n home of endless worth.
Their bodies, TOO shall shortly rise,
Aud be with joys celestial crowned,
Aud dwell with MI the truly wise
When the last trump of God shall sound
y. Y. u.
Greenwood
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05

thisenution they exhibited day after day, till
.het tgavesup in despair. Sometimes, when fam.
ished, Q rat will nttack poultry. Rats frequent
iy gnaw through the leaden pipes Of houses, for
The sound of running water seems to fascimato
them, and many a rat, curious to get at the
cause Of this strange noise hns suddenly found
himself deluged in n shower-bath The teeth of
q rat are 30 formed, and grow SO fast that fh he
does not gnaw almost incessantly, and by this
process Wear them AWAY Mt the point they be.
come enormous circular turks. Rats,have been
Killed which, having lost a lower tooth have
had the corresponding upper one grown into
complete circle, the point of which. in winding
nal. The Qnartcriy insists that the rat is real
y beautiful animal. especially when seen ait
Hns on his launches and licking his paws but
we confess that our prcju,lices prevent our dis
enough still to think that rats should only be
named with traps and guns. to which, if IN our
power, We would consign the whole breed.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
Dr.;McBryde's Lecture.

- We had the pleasure, of listening on Satur-
day evening last, TO very interesting Lecture
bystfe Rev: :TRos L SteBryle. D. D., on China
and te Chinese, delivered at tlIe request of the
Young :Men's Cbristian Association, Of .this
place The lecture presented ansentertain,ng
review Of the Chinese Empire, it's great an
tiquity and vast extent; its immense pop
nlation, its various animal and vegetable
productions, the manners and cu.toias of the
iHlaB Bitantss tlieir. .socialan moral Condition.
Apart from the attraction, which the present
war gives to:every ttl,i6g connected with the
GbineseG the character, aud condition Of that
remarkable people sol totally dissimilar to us,
,prcsent-n, subiecs$of absorbing interest. A
thIee,years residence apohg them enabled the
le eturer TO dofull justice to his theme, and to
,aa9rd a'dngusrotype of actual life which per-
sonnl 'observation nlono gan give. The lee.
'.afe .wasaeniiys by. various sketches, s6f
Personal sadgshture, and illustrated by speci-
mepsiof; Chinese handiernft. It occupied near
two hours in tie. delivery. and was we'll re.
..ssissh by large and attentive audience;
S The lecture of the subsequent evening pre-
;seiated - sinteresting Sketch Of the Religious
character Of Tho people, and Of the progress Of
Missioner doPeratioIs,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
The South Carolina College.

Tie Carolina Times announces the resgna-
tion of President G. F. McCay, for reasons
which are not assigned. A meeting of the
Board of Trustees will be held on the 10th
instant, to make provision for the emergency ::
A correspondent Of. the Winnsboro Register.
and n graduate Of the South Carolina College,
urges that ''this institution demands :tbe seryi-
.ces of him in. whose puny frame genius has
feathered her favorite nest. We need scarcely
say, that menis Jas. H. Thornwell. Human
.ity demands, yes christianity demands, that he
should again resume the Presidency, of the
South Carolina College. Will the Trustees not
re.elect him.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05

1t may yet become qcstion with our NOR;
chants and business, men howsfnr they nre viii.
ling to allow tile sentin,cntso of Garrison, Phil.
ips Fred Douglass, Gnrnett, DC, to 10 forth
to the country as Indication ,f public senti-
mcnt here. II Now Y 6rk should become tlle
headquarters of open disunionis,s aud nlnnlgn
mationsts, we have no doubt PHILADELPHIA
would be the gniner by the operation. but we
have desire to see such result We know
that Garrison's doctrines nrc really repnlsive
these creatures that really insnres their safety.
Any rnolcstntion would, perhaps. give them
the very notoriety they desired: but we insist
TINT every newspaper which has really the in
terest of tho city at heart should refuse to re-
port their d"ings aud sayings If they were
allowed to rave by themselves they workl
probaBly conclude with the old negro, who
got terribly exercised under preacher whom
hc nistakingly supposed was Whitfield, that
they had made great fuss "for nofiin."
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
THE INDEP ZEN DENT pREss.

rners, who are protitlng by the change. The
evil of Observation-Disclosures, for exceed
ing the means of suGsietnnca and tho demand
fcr. labor. was the most difficult Of cure; hut
remedy has been found, though fcarfnlly severe:
Between starvation. pectilcncc and c1nigra.
tion, the population Of ireland decreased two
millions out of eight millions between 1916
tand 1S5l-whcn the last census was :akcB
The wholesale ejectinents of teiiantry au,l the
demolition of their novels. in tho South and
West Of Ireland, which caused such an outcry.
and Which in many instances were attended
with lnmentabe cruelty n nd harshncss, have
proved in the end to DC advantageous t." those
evictcd and to the owners of the land. Forced
to quit their cabins before suffering aud death
overlook them, they either enigratcd To this
country, Ia Canada or Australia, where they
found ready and rcmuncrativc employment,
and comparative ailluence, or they moved to
some other part Of the country, where they
found the means Of earning q subsistence and,
the less fortunate found shelter IN the poor
house The land thus cleared of its huts mud
minute Subdivisions, was let In comfortable
fnrms to men of intelligence aud means, aud
tl,at which was wilderness is now n garden
This large falling off in the number Of the Ia
boring population, naturally caused rise in
wages, n consequent extension to the poorer
classes of comforts to which, they had hitherto
been strangers, and security against relapse
into those habits Of alternate physical suffering
and reckless indulgence which abjcct destitu-
tion implies. With population reduced! full
% per cent, it is nscsrtnncd that the amount
Of labor done is upwards of 6 per cent. greater
ttan before the reduction, and that a far greater
surface Of land is under the cultivation. The
consequence is marked Improvement in the
aspect Of the country and the condition of the
people. Industry and capital lnve trumplhed
over lnzincss aud destruction and where n
dozen years ago moral degradation and socnl
misery had apparently reached their acme,
comfort and happiness are now to be fnnnd.
Wcshnve recently seen letter from n highly
Intelligent source, wlicl, states that the writer
after a tour through the Southern and Western
countries (whcrc dcstitutions used to be great
cst) was nstonishcd at the immense improve.
ment which had taken place within five years.
"Tle pcasanty," says he, "arc nll well clothed
and fed. The cultivation of the land is vastly
SUPERIOR both as to the quantity and quality
of the produce, and there is an evident growth
of English and Scotch thrift which promises
we'll for the future. The jails and work houses
are comparatively empty. The dwellings of
the laboring classes are clennly, md Of su
pcrior dcscription,-glnzcd windows and slate
roofs being now common. instead of beng the
exception us formerly, and two s!,ilngs (ialf a
dollnr) with food are now, the average wagcs
paid to mn ordinary farm lnborer, to whom
eight pence without food was the sum pnid un.
der the old system"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
The Chinese War.

The latest news from China, shows clearly
that the Celestuls arc determined to carry Oh
a war of determination not only within the
limits Of the empire, but wherever their means
nre sufficient to effect their purposes. The
slaughter of Europeans on board of Chinese
vessels, the insurrcction Of the Coolies on the
transportation voyages, and the fearful revolt
Mt Sarawak, Bonco, Indicate the cxnsperation
of the whole Chinese race, and give reason to
apprchend n protractcL war with England
The Chinese seem determined to destroy their
enemies whenever they can meet them. and to
do them every possible Injury. To this cause
it is said that the insurrection at Snrawak NAV
he traced, where the Chinese population, num-
bering about 1000, rose against the Europeans,
murdered numbers of them indiscriminatclv,
and pundercd their property. In Singapore,
and throughout the Indian Archipelago, the
worst disposition on the part Of the Chinese
towards foreigners n league for their cxtermi-
nation are reported to exist instgntcd and
commanded by those in authority in China:
Whether these accounts nrc strictly accurate,
or purposely exaggerated to serve n political
purpose and popunrizc the Chinese war in En-
gland, there are no means Of ascertaining. But
even making allowance for exageration, the
accounts sufficiently show that tile battle field
is.no longer confined to Canton, and that the
enemy with which Great Britain has. to con.
tend, is not Governor Yeh and the, turbulent
population Tint lie rules, but that sin every
spot IN the Eastern Ocean were mn English.
man and n Chinaman are to bc found, sdnnccr il
to be apprehendcd. The most active exertions
are being made by the British, Government to
send forward n. large and effective force to
China with the utmost speed, to DC reinforced
by the troops forming tile fertian expedition,
and whatever force can he apared from the
Indian Presidcncies All parties in England
agree TINT the most strenuous efforts nre neces.
sary to be made; that, the last news is Ly far
the most serious and alarming that has been
received since the outbreak Of hostilities, nn.l
that all hope of preventing n resort to force
by negotiation is now past The London
Times and the other government organs dwell
on the alleged atrocities of the Chinese as a
complete justification Of Sir. John Bowrinr,
and as proof Of tho necessity ITO coerce and
chnstise tie barbarian race which, seems to be
rising against Englishmen wherever. it has set
foot" The Daily Eews. and the opposition
journals maintain that the horrors committed
in March would never have hnppend If the
unwarrnntabie operations in October had not
taken place; but While they condemn Sir John
Bowri"g and reprobate tile rash manner in
wliiclr the war commenced they Join In the
opinion that now that wnr Is inevitable II
should be prosecuted with viyor, and that
''tlle Chinesc should he taught a lesson which,
will sink deep into their memory"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05

dying by the hundred Tiiis state OF tbinrs
he reports upon hisowa observation, md adds
that lie saw n numbcr of persons from tile
country of Lnpcerf a1jacent, who says that
matters are MITCH k0fse there. .. = ~ 5 -.
.The Z a~crtisers attributes the excessive
cal caiises. It says: Z. 80
1.-The prevailing fires Of 1916, the heavy
August FROST which cut off corn aud buck.
wheat aud nearly ruined potatoes, the nlisera.
'blc crops Of other Vegetables. andn bitter
winter, have combined to depress the standard
.of life to appoint Of absolute starvation. The
8 worst have not come. The cattle can begin
to live, it il true, aud the milk will help out
the fare Of the poor children; but u large
portion of cows are dead, and it will he two
months before the ground will yield anything
upon which human beings can rely for sup.
port.
"In Tennessee. thing are in q still worse.
condition. The Knoxville Register of the 7th
inst, says That everywhere in East Tennessee
the greatest scarcity of provenler and grain
of every dcscrip. ion prevails The cattle nrc
actually dyin. hy the thousand, and in some
sections the dependence is to cut down trees,
that the cattle may cat buds Nor is this
alarming state. Of aifnrs confined to cattle.
In many sections of the country. families that
have been n-well provided with not Sony the
neccssnries. but many of the luxurics Of life,
are so straitenc.l ns to be compelled to go forty
or fifty miles to buy corn or wheat.
"Whle this is the with Those who have
heretofore been comfortable and independent,
the Nashville american says that the greatest
want prevails among the poorer CLASSES, aud in
counties east Of Knoxville. tlnt some of them
were actually unable to have more than one
meal dny."eSa
"From Canada the same cry of hunger is
heard. The Hamilton Spectator says that hay
brings s30 ton, that no oats are to be found
except what needed for seed, and cnttle
have been driven into the woods, .wller they
are dying i'll numbers from sliccr starvation u
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
The Young Mems Christian Associatio,

. Avery excellent Essay was delivered by DIR:
Isaac Branch of our village, bcfore~t this Asso-
citation, on Tuesday evening last, on the A6o
,siyines of this Country, in which the writer
presented very conclusive argument to provo
their Asiatic origin. An interesting discussion
ensued, in which variousmembers participated.
The next Essaywll be read by II. A. Jones,
Esq subject Plato and,hia Writings. ~.
: public Lecture iwill be delivered before
the Association, in the Courthouse. on some
.efening during the next week by. W.. c. Mo-
ragne, Esas of Edgefield.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
Great Scarcity.

Itscems that throughout extensive portions
of the Great VEST Bhe inhabitants are In
condition bordering on actual starvation. The
papers from that section Of the country tell n
tale Of suffering which can hardly be realized
by these who live in more favored locations.
In addition to bad harvests, it is probable, that
much Of this state of things is to Be attributed
t" the action Of Congress in bringing into the
market m undue proportion of the public
lands; aud thus inducing the Settlers in the
West to pursue the business of speculating, in
stead of farming The New York Eyening
Post has collected the following statistics of
the widespread dcstitution:
fIn lowe the traveller finds no hay or straw
for hdgses at any of the hotels. At Dcs Aloincs.
corn in considered cheap at two dollars, and
can scarcely be had mt that 1t is reported
ri,ntrfiye doloas is the regular price. in in any,
places between there and Council Bluffs Dead.
horses aud cattle along the road are said to be
ordinnry sights. Wheat seems to- be nearly, as
senrce ascorn OF hny 'Higireas this psics is,:
farmers who could affordit were. feeding their
carriage horses on wheat 80. 5.,. g =
s:Fhs suffering in Michigan 1ias been so exc
treI,e that public 10 eetings have been held
and measures takcnIy tho public aathpritie.l
for feliefeihg tfss destitut relief coIn.
lnitteeef lansing report that in Gfatiol County
;psopls SWers selling stlsif land for meahss %
last more than tyoS OF three &eek.aeWsa sat,
they fmve, consists Of -four aud meal maselys
they hsxe;fi6 tnents tie ssnokas Hast giaH 1r6ir
kalg3teIsiye fires. having drigens6R tlie ddSrsS
!, the m1sti tshfiat farmsf kin tia
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
The Circus and Manaeerie.

By referring to their advertisement, it will
be seen that El1red's Great Southern Show,
tho Circus, Manngerie, and Hippo
drome, will exhibit here on next Wednesday
the 10th inst. The Bills present rnricd and
attractive programme, and If one half of what
is promised be performed. the lovers of fun
will not be disappointed -,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
Advertisements.

We would direct the attention Of our read.
ers to the Notice to Contractors by B. P.
Hughes, Secretary and Treasurer, of the Com
missioners of Public Buildings; to tho Ambro-
type card of NJ. II. Denle; to the sale of valua-
bic land by Joel w. Townsend ; to the E.trny
notice Of Robert Underwood, &C., DC.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05

The friends Of DR.. J. F. McCOMB rcspcct-
fully announce him as Candidate for Tax
Collector at the next election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
Abolition Meetings In New York.

The New York Day Book, regards the pro.
ccedings Of the late meeting of tie Abolition
Society in New York, rs protluci5a a mn impres.
sion throughout the country. very preiudicial
that city. The inharnatory Speeches of that Body,
are cited as the opinions Of dlie city, ana New
Workers are held responsiblesfor tiea. 1t is
very naturally supposed that they meet with
sympathy yintthescommunity where they are
uttered; particularly as they Obtain admittance
witlontrsbpko into the dailyjonrnnls a few
years hgo. even James Watson WebBis coun.
selled the application Of mob law to: these
Abolition disorganizers. and this offence seems
lobe one against soeiai order; and virtue which
merits some sncl. indignant protest BY suclr
q sodfse Tie New Workers would at least re-.
;lieye theinsely from tho Qlium of seeming to
Nmpsf1like With these ianatfcs: s9 q
III tI,esa gatferiBgs Of iDaaiae d efe; IpWsd
.t9 meet 0teI Elief md n sw Yofk dastosGo
thS,a spesel,es our city
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
Tho Thespians.

This popular young Corps. it will be rccol-
lected give another of their Agreeable enter
tainm0nts. on Friday evening the II inst. The
programme for the evening presents the fine
tragedy Of "Ber,ran',' 'hand the rich farce "Rais
ing the Wind' Tile performances of the
Jones' family will add much to the interest Of
the occasion. - SO
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05

Fairfield, Senatorial Election.

Wo learn through passenger, says the
Carolina Times, by Railroad that Col.sE- G.
Palmer has been elected Senator of Fairfield,
ny about 800 majority, in the place Of the
Hon. y. A. Pcoy >.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-06-05
To Corrsspondents.

The interesting tale from our esteemed COR
respondent "Sallie," has been received, and
should have appeared in the present issue of
our paper, but for the press of business in the
Office. We shall take pleasure in publishing
it in our next