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SOUTH CAROLINA.

ABDEEILLE DIsTRIcT-1N EQUITY.
Williams Trewit, Exo'r,
"a Bill for Discovery,
Peter Smith, Frederic Relief. Direction &c
Smith and others.
TT appearing to my satisfaction that William
Il Dinkins and wife, Frances, Peter Collins,
Moses Collins. James Collins, Mary Collins and
other. children of Moses B. Collins and Marr
Collins, whose names are not known, William
Purnell, and John Purnell, defendants to the
above stated Bill, reside beyond the limits OF
this State. On motion Of Jones Il Living.
ston, Com. Sol'rs, ordered that said Defendants
do plead, answer or demur to snid Bill of Com
splaint, within three months from the publIca-
tion hereof or the same will be taken Pro Con
Jesso against them. * =
WIN. II. PARKER, c. t. d., d. ~
COMMISSIONER Office, <.8
Nov. s, 1856. = 27.3m
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Joiner and Cabinet Shop,

Joiner and Cabinet Shop,
NExT DOOR TO THE PRESS OFFICE,
ABBENILLE COURT HOUSE, S. c.,
TNIlE undersigned, thankful for c~~
Il past fav"rs, and ever ready f.sgt - ~ W
to serve n generous public may aA..NG9
be nt all times found at his Shop in the East
ern corner Of Christian & Dcalc's Coach Fac
tory, where he is prepared to make PANEL
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, MANTEL PIECES,
&c, &c.
will also make TABLES, DESKS, BOOK
|sCASES, PICTURE FRAMES, and repair fur
niturc dc.
will keep constantly on hand ready made
COFFlNS of the best mate crial and finest fin
ish, either polished covered, all of which
l will deliver to any point in the district free
OF charge with hcarse or upon railroad if de-
sired in direction.
All work done warranted as good rs the best
| and cheap according. Ten per cent off for
, cash OH all work done by me.
For reference apply to any gentleman
| i'll the incorporation. G. c. BOWERS.
| June %, 1856. Z IF
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SPRING GO0DS---1S56.
J.F. BURCHARD & CO., AUGUSTA, GA.,
Broad st., Opposite Masonic Hall,

j. r. buhGhAhU q Gu., ,RUGUS a, GA.,
Broad st., Opposite Masonic Hall,
A RE receiving al unusually choice
~ variety Of
SPRING DRESS FABRICS,
which they are selling at the very lowest pri-
cts possible, and to which the attention of pur-
clasers is very cordially and respectfully invi-
ted. Their stock embraces the following. a.
mong others, of French EmgiisA and Amcrican
productions. Particnlar attention is asked to
Pat'isli, J.upin, Seydoux, Lcber ,.E Co.'S manu-
facture of Bombazines, -challies. delaines,
baregcs, grenadines, dc. Thirrih It Miliard's
back and colored challies, margnisc, veil
berage. and tissues. n
PRINTED GOODS.-Steinbach Kocchlinks,
Percnls, brillinntcs cambrics jaconets, lawns,
organdes and berages,
Also ~ =
Paris black silks, superior qualities;
Paris rich fancy silks;
Fourlands, very handsome; -.
French and English Calicoes of Stein
bach's IlOgle's Monteitls & Norton's:
Cases of Ginghams, black and fancy, all priees;s
Printed challies and berage delaines, from low
priced to very rich = '-
American lawns and muslns;
Calcoes, low price and fust colors
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS r..
Richardson's Linens, and other makers, a
very full assortment in all varieties, for shirt
Ing, sheeting, pillow casing, DC, DC. birds.eye
diapers Scotch ditto, towellng and towels,
Turkish Bath, &c.; window drapery, lace and
muslin, &C., DC. -,
Summer Goods for Gentlemen and Bows. in
Linen drillngs DC, cottonades ofall sorts, vest.
ings, spring cashmefett drab etc, tc
~.a" DOMESTIC GOODS sss<.ss +
An unrivaled assortment Of sfeetings and
isbrtings, brown and bleached, from 3.4 to 1874
width and from the lowest priced to the finest
English and American makes.
PLANTATIONS GOODS.
OF every sort and kind, considered desirable
to have, by the piece or bale. In addition. to
the above. we have the very finest assortment.
Of collars, Laees and Embroideries in general,
to be found probably IN the Stats.
J.. r. BURCHARD 4 90.
3 May 2, 1856. t&1ssss. ~ = :s2-iy -!
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A NJ MERICAN HOTEL,
lila M B IIR C 6 q

TNHE Proprietors of this well known Hotel
L beg leave to inform their friends md the
public generally that they are always ready to
receive them in the brst style possible.
Persons arriving ut this Hotel may rest rs.
sured that their Baggage will be promptly sent
free of charge, to the Cnrolina Depot, or either
of the Georgia Depots.
We also take this opportunity of returning
our sincere thanks for past patronage, and will
use every endeavor to merit continuance of
the same. sss.....,.,. = .,.
There will always be on hand good Ostler,
and Horses left in our charge will meet with
every attention. Oh. p. SCOTT & co. "
Hamburg, July 81, 1856. 16-tff
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Fhc State of South Carolina,

Addcriklc District-h. the Comn,an Pleas
Amos Clark, Jr., Attachment.
as. MCGOWAN & Perrin
James A Ldlcll. PiTs Att'vs.
" uEREAs, the Plaintiff did, on the thirty
w first day Of October. 1886, file his dec
laration against the Defendant who (as it is
said) is absent from and without the limits Of
this State, and has neither wife or attorney
known within the same, upon whom copy
of the said declaration might he served. 1t IS
therefore ordered. that the snd Defendant do
appear and plead to the said declaration, on or
before the first day Of November, which will
be in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred
aud Fifty-Seven, otherwise final and absolute
Judgment will then be given and awarded
against him.
MATHEW MCDONALD, O. c. p
Clerks Office, Oct. 80, 1856. ~ ly
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HODGES, DEPOT.

rT>IlE Firm of ROBERTS, ADAMS & SMITH
Il was dissolved on the first of October,
1854. 1t is hoped that MI persons indebted
will come forward and settle by cash or note,
as we are anxious toclosc our old business.
gss ROBERTS g. ADAMS
Still continue business Mt Hodges and at Long
Cane, and by the first Of April will hnve fine
=; aspiring Stock of Goods,
selected with great care in New York and Bal
stimore. which we respectfully offer to our
friends and customers Mt moderate profits
Come and see, and he your own Judge. We
merely wish to let You know TINT we are still
here feeling satisfied that if you will come,
our Goods and prices will pleasc you.
Very respectfully
~ ROBERTS & ADAMS.
Hodges, SIC, MarcI 81, 1856 Al If
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Fresh Arrival Of Books.

Spurgeon's Sermons, ! 90
Norton's Scientific Agriculture, Is
Chemistry of Common Life, 2 vols, 2 90
Beren's Sermons IS
Buffers IIudibras, Is
Tennant's Sermons 80
Benton's 80 Years, vols, 500
HI Caulay's History of England4 vols, Q 90
Gibben's Rome, 8 90
British Essayists, per vol, l87
Napoleon in Exile, vols, Q 90
Eutaw, by Simms, Isl 25
Shakespeare and his times, I 90
Information for the People, VIOLA, yo, A, 90
Diseases OF. Domestic Animals 90
American Flower Gardener, $26
Together with many other valuable and
standard Works and Stationary of all kinds.
Orders for Books are solicited. and will baA He'd
with despatch at tile lowest prices. s
BRANCH & ALLENs
.sDea. 10, 1885, q sSstf d,
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M. Ka. Es Il Ee h ",
Furniture and Chair Ware-rooms,
1875 Richardson Street,

col L NJ B y, S. G.
TNIlE Subscriber. having enlarged his Ware
Il. rooms and Workshops is now enabled
to keep on hand larger assortment of FUR
N1TCRE and CHAIRS, of his own make, and
some of the best Northern manufactures
Also on hand n large assortment Of VAIL
PAPER, all of which will be sold CHEAP FOR
CASH.
1t only needs IN examination of the stock to
bc convinced .ns to quality and cheopness.
April II, 1856 40 ly
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TRrE AS PREAcnING.-Life is a good
deal like pair of boots-the comfort in
crcases as the slime wears away.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

Va
4. j. j., Treasurer.


AT a meeting ofthe Young Mems Re-
peal Union, held at the San Francisco
Athenaeum on Wednesday Dec. 8. 1927,
the meeting was called to order by the
President, J. c. Mortimer, Esq, who
stated its object, viz: to adopt rules and
regulations for the government Of the
association.
On motion, it was
Resolyed, That committee Of three
be appo intcd to draft Constitution and
bye-laws for the association.
E.J. johnson, G. w. Gordon and J..
HI. Townsend, were appointed said COM
mittee.
A series Of resolutions were offered by
]. III. Townsend relative to C. d. Buch-
AMMAN, which were adopted.
Whereas, by the recent melancholy
calamity Of the steamer Central Amer
lea, the Colored citizens of the city of
San Francisco, have learned with regret
Of the death Of Mr.. Charles d. Buchan-
nan, late Of this city, and recently con-
nected with the Mirror Of The Times.
Therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of Mr.. C..
d. Buchanan we have lost a young
man whose devotion to our common
cause in the days of his youth, bid
fair to be bright ornament to society,
and an honor to his race-one who was
admired and esteemed for his many no
BILE qualities by all that knew him in ev-
cry relation in life.
That we deeply sympathise with his
aged father and beref sisters in this af.
fiction Of Divine Providence, earnestly
trusting that their loss may be his eter-
nal gain.
That copy Of these resolutions be
published in the Airror Of the Times,
and be forwarded to his friends in the
city Of New Bedford, Mass, assuring
them that his memory will long be
green in our recollections.
The Association then adjourned.
]. G. MORTIMER, Pres.
j. E. BRowN, Sec.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

By the arrival ofthe steamer Surprise,
from the Southern coast, we have later
advices from Salt Lake City, which place
may now be denominated the "seat Of
war; 1t would seem, from reports
brought by Messrs. Kincaid and others,
who have just arrived from Salt Lake
Valley, that Governor Young is prepar-
ing for war in earnest. He has, it seems,
fortified Echo Canon, narrow pass, and
the only point at which entrance can be
made into the Valley from the East. We
doubt not that the next arrival from
Salt Lake will bring the news Of COLI
sion between the Mormons and U. s.
troops.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12
troops.


Yes, you pass it along, whether you
believe it or not-that one-sided whis-
per against the character of virtuous
female. You don't believe it, but you
will use your influence to bear up the
false. report, and pass it on the current
Strange creatures are mankind. How
many regulations have been lost by sur
mise-how many hearts have bled by
whisper-how many benevolent deeds
have been chilled by the shrug Of the
shoulder--how many individuals have
been summed by gentle, mysterious
hnt-how many Ichaste bosoms have
been wrung with grief at single nod
how many graves have been dug BY
false report. Yet you viii pass the
slander along. You will keep it above
water with the wag Of yoyr tongue when
you might sink it forever Destroy the
passion for tale telling, we pray. List
not to word that may injure the char
acter of another, and as far IS you are
concerned, the slander will die. But tell
it once, and it will 60 on the wings Of the
wind, increasing with each breath, till i
has circulated through the State and has
brought to the grave, one who might
have been . blessing to the whole world
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

The Colored citizens Of Volcanoeyille
held meeting November Oath, 1857, at
the house Of Mr.. B, Drisdon. The meet
ing was organized by appointing Mr.. B.
r. Drisdon, Chairman, and R: M. Bur-
CESS, Sec.
Mr.. Morton was called to address
the meeting by . previons invitation, to
which he responded.
His remarks upon mental improve
ment, and union among us as people,
were admirable. He also spoke Of the
necessity of supporting the paper, and
sundry other matters which must and
will elevate us eventually if Practiced
by us
After which vote Of thanks was ten
dered to our tried and esteemed friend,
first, for the faithful manner in which
he represented us in the Convention, and
secondly, his mastery address to US
from which we hope topro6t.
A collection was taken up for the pa
per, and the following gentlemen sub
subscribed
Bradford r. Drisdon, six monchs, 8 90
r. M. Burgess, !" g 8 OF
Contribution, 5 90
Total, Sll o.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12
Mariposa, Dee. 8, 1887.

The following gem is clipped from an
exchange. 1t is too beautiful to 20 up
credited. Can any one tell whence i
came?
We are told that far down through
the ocean, fair white shells are constant
ly falling, like snow-fakes in breathles
winter day, that strew with downy drifs
the prairie on the sea.
So the rude wrecks and unsurrender.
ed dead must in the course Of years ~
ceive silent burial, as If one should
hide a sleepers form with leaves Of lilies
and the winds should pass them by IN.
stirred.
This shower is made of microscopf
shells, they say, but in reality, TIE OK
miniatures of nameless tribes that ono
held atoms of the life that fills creation. !.
the ola armor of warriors.fought thef
sparkle Of day and died now, throu6
the dense heaven Of the sea, let gentT !
down upon that plain. No storrnssr
there, no change Of season and no muf !
mur Of the world.
Along that prarie they viii lay y
telegraphic nerve, and through those do<
ny drifts the quick intelligence viii con.
and 90. Through that dumb realm "
pass the brothers call to brother, row Z
the world, and syllables Of love apd bct
will pulsate like . heart within tIIs rcg !.
Atlantic" ''..a' -
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

What are we doing to advance the
cause Of our rights at present in this
State comparatively nothing. We have
settled down into state of indifference
and lethargy on this question. while the
enemy is making great inroads upon US,
and forging the chains to bind US to the
course Of policy that must ultimately
prove our ruin in this State.
A new Governor, hostile to all our
interests is soon to be inaugurated, and
Legislature of the same stripe is about
to assemble, and we are quarreling
among ourselves instead of uniting on
the subject of our rights, and devising
some general plan Of operation for the
good Of the whole people.
Disafected and ambitious spirits, who
are actuated by the rule or ruin policy,
have unfortunately turned up in our
ranks, and are doing all they can to re-
tard our progress, by discouraging and
disparaging the efforts of those who
manifest disposition to work for the
overthrow of the Black Laws, which
stand upon the statute books Of Califor-
MIA.
We assert it boldly, they are traitors
to their race, and deserve the whitening
scorn and execration of every honest man
among us. They are laboring for self
aggrandizement and popularity, at the
expense Of the peoples rights. Wolves
in sleeps clothing; who are destitute
of common honesty: are alike the YAM
pires who steal upon their victims
in the night while they are asleep,
and suck their blood. They poison the
pure streams from which we should draw
the waters of life, and lay like the SER
pent with its Shiny tongue to deceive
with their guile and deceit those who are
unacquainted with their true characters.
The English language is wholly mad
equate to express our contempt for such
men. We care not who they are or
what may be their standing in society.
Yes, we say, withered be the hand and
parched the tongue, that would array
itself against the efforts that we are ma
King among ourselves for our own ele-
vation.
We have enemies enough to contend
With among the corrupt politicians in this
State, and the Colored man who is salts
led with his condition, and would unite
With his oppressors rather than spend a |
lollar, or make any sacrifice to secure
lis own protection, is so low in the scale
If manhood, that he ought to be drum
ned out Of decent society, and his pas
age paid to some of the Southern States
where he may be able to obtain mas
er. We call upon every man who
wears dark skin to come up and unite
IN this question do his whole duty
ct there be no faltering or quibbling in
he premises.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

We are pleased to learn by private
letters from st. Louis, Mo, that Miss Ellen
Wells, who is well known to the people Of
California, has 50 far succeeded in her un-
dertaking, as to secure the purchase Of
her mother, and one. of her sisters, and
has made arrangements for the purchase
Of the second sister. 1t affords us degree
Of satisfaction to inform those persons
who have contributed so literally to Miss
Wells object, that their money was ap-
piled to its legitimate purpose.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

Masonic Nesiee.
At Q regular communication of Oh
i've Branch Lodge, No. 5, F. and a. NJ,
held at Masonic Hall, 3O6 Stockton st.,
December 0th,for the purpose ofinstall-
ing the officers eIect for the ensuing year,
Brother Joseph Wellington, P. S. G..
Warden Of the Grand Lodge for the
State Of Pennsylvania, acting as Deputy
6. NJ, assistedx,by Brother Jacob Il.
Gibbs, P. Deputy G. M. of the United
Grand Lodge Of NY. State, Bro.
Jacob Francis and Bro. James Stevens,
P. Masters Of Olive Branch Lodge.
The following Officers were duly In
stalled for the ensuing term:
J.H. TOWNSEND, w. M;
H. C. STORUM, s. W.;
4 NELSON COOK, J.W.;
WILLIAM A. SMITH, Sec.;
H.F. SAMPSON, Treasurer.
RANDALL CEASAR, s. d.;
FRANCIS LISBON, J. d.;
6; G H; !. MERGER caNT ssswards;
JAMES j., n sGmHESI RIKER, M. G.
JAMES H. BELL, Chaplain;
S. H. BROWN, Tyler;
After the installation services were
closed, the members of the Lodge, to-
gether with their invited guests sat down
to an excellent repast which had been
provided for the occasion by the Stew
ards.
Sentiments were proposed compli-
mentary to the. United Grand Lodge
of the State Of New York, the P.
G. Master, James Barnett, ESQ.,, the M.
w. Grand Master, Alexander Elston,
Esq, and other officers of the Grand
Lodge, M. w. Grand Lodge for the
State Of Pennsylvania, a jurisdiction Of
bright craftsmen. Also to the Past Off
GERS Of Olive Branch Lodge. Brother
Jacob Francis proposed the health Of
the w. M, and congratulated the Lodge
in the selection they had made for their
officers.
The new w. M. responded-he thank
ed the Lodge for the honor they had
conferred upon him in selecting him to
preside over theul--pledging his strict
adherence to the ancient landmarks, and
old CO.; stions5as handed down to rs
~ otif aIaentv brethren, I'D proposed;
As q sentimelt-a The Masonic Frater-
nifty that vgrdant spot amid life's drea-
~ waters, where the wretched find sym
pathy, and the weak protection the wild
ow and orphan find comfort and conso-
Iation, and the SICK and afflicted lind sue
cor and relief Geographical lines and
distinctions can never in |
wade its sanctity.
p. M. Peter Anderson responded in
one Of his happiest efforts.
Songs, wit and sentiments were inter
and the festivities kept up un-
til a late hour, when the company sep
arated. "A M
J. RTOWNSEND, w. M. |
w. A. SMITH, Secretary.
San Francisco. Dec. 8. 1857.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

The Petition Heads win be sent to all
persons who are in want Of them by
Wells, Fargo g. Co.'s Express.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

We would inform our subscribers at
Georgetown and Michigan Bar, that their
papers are forwarded every week regu-
larly by the Post Office.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12

At . Regular Meeting Of Philomethean
Lodgs No, 2 The following oficou declared duly
elected for the ensuing year.
John ". Staten, W. ~
Eewis @. Green, o.W
Richard W. Freeman, J. W
Isaac Williams, Treasurer.
sNa Alexander CGrmout &c.
John Wright Iyisr.
C.. W. Parker, ". n.
n ChristspthE, n. A.
Mirror of the times., 1857-12-12
J. HATOWNSEND, w. M
w. A. SMITH, Secretary.

San Francisco, Dec. 8, 1857.
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PERSONAL

go. Col. Fannleroy and John C Breckenridge
Vice President, are at Browns hotel.
80. Geo. Latimer, u. : Consul at st. Johns
y. r.. Hon. sam Houston. Texas. Com. Reed
u :. Navy, Capt. Randolph, do, and Capt. e
Graham, u. >. Army, are at Wilards.
80. Thirteen Thousand Ave hundred copies O,
MIR. Thack-ray's Nirginians' We're sold the
FIRST day il was issued.
80. Dan r ice is performing in Baltimore: so Is
DAngri, Vieuxtrnps, the newly imported 1tal-
ian prin: donna, NJ lie CARROLL /: and also the
Welsh Nightingale, Miss T.. Williams
80. Noticing the withdrawal of the Furniss
libel suits, the New Orleans Delta says: awe
are informed that since the return of Mrs Wood
man to her father, he has again written to her in
his own peculiar style, threatening to publish
other letters OF hers unless she should retact the
statements contained in her a hidavt "
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The SEA VIEW House TRACE pY.-The case of
James r. Donnrliy, who was convicted Of the
murder Of Albert =. Moses, at the Sea View
House, Highlands Of Neversink, N J has now
passed from the Court of Appeals OF that State,
ana unless the clemency Of the Cont of Pa dons
Is exercised, the unhappy man will have to suffer
the extreme penalty OF the law on the sth Of Jam
uary next Ex-Governor Pennington, aided by
several influential citizens of New York, Phila-
deiPhia ana w washington, are king stienuous
efforts with the hope OF obtaining a commntatjon
OF the death sentence. petition, numerously
signed, has been got mp for that purpose, and Il
will be presented to the Court Of Pardons on the
odd inst -f#F. ...
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STARTLING News FROM CHINA The mails by
the steamer Europa brings the intelligence that
several missionaries in China have been con
demned to death. Apprehensicns are entertained
rs to the fate of the Rev. X. s. Macay of the
Methodist mission, though the dates are merely
from Hong Kong and Shanghai and the reports
so vague as TO foreshadow no snch result Such
fe irs. we think, are idle
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JEROME GIi.I.rSS.
BOARDING.

DRiVATE. BOARD.-N lady and cenilem n or
two single gentlemen, he accommodated
with peasant front ROOM. ID floor. neatly far
nlshed, with ar without Board. in a private fsmll,
No children ar bosriers in the family. Please to az
a 1851 " "
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They next went into Executive session, where
in they were engaged when the Star went to press
IN THE House, to-day, Immediately after the
reading of the Journal, Mr.. Leidy announced the
death OF Hon, John G. Montgomery, of Pa, tue
now represented by Mt L., in an appropriate
Grafton, and offered, in concluding, the resolu-
tons usual 10 such occasions
Mr.. Florence, ascending the resolution, also
delivered an eulogy upon the deceased.
MIR. ii Marshall opposed the resolution to add
jouTn over
MI. Stephens II Ga, and Mr. Adrian advocated
the resolution to adjourn over; and the question
being put on the said resolutions, they were all
adopted, and the House adjourned for the day