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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Yellow Fever in Char,eston.

\The report Of deaths in Charleston, says the
CdSoiinian for the week from the 18th to 18th,
returns the total number at one hundred and
seventy.one--of which one hundred and TWEEN.
ty-eight were from yellow fever. During the
year 1884. the greatest weekly mortality was
for the week ending September 18th, in which
there were ene hundred and twenty.seven
deaths. After which it began to decrease. We
may indulge thsthope that it may prove the
same this year. and that every return will ex.
hioit diminution. The total number of deaths
oy this fever, up to the 18th, are three hun.
drsd and seventy eight.
The above statement will furnish some idea
of the extent Of the suffering in Charleston. a. oa
makes strong appeal to the generous aid ~
the citizeus Of the State. Our Columbi. e,.
changes give netiee Of public meeting called
by the Mayor to prov ids suitable measure, a,
relief - fs-
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
New Advertisements

We need scarcely direct the attention Of OIL,
readers to the varied, striking and pictures
que advertisements, which appear in our pre-.
sent issue. They need no comment, as they
speak for themselves They give evidence o.
what our merchants are doing, in providing
for the wants Of the country. They have
brought to this market one of the finest and
larges, stocks ever before exhibited {; and. from
the general prosperity they anticipate q lbe
eral patronage.
Messrs. Gray L. Robertson, nt the corner Of
the Granite range. inform US that they are un
able to do justice to their stock, in an adver
tiscment, and the in extent and variety it will
compare with that Of nny othor.
Beyond them is the establishment of Messrs
Israel & Brussel, whose crowded counters. and
wcll.flled shelves. exhibit oil the latest and
most popular styles. They have large stock
varied and well selected.
Still farther on. II. $. Kerr is still adding to
his extensive stock whilst with cotton kn,f,
in hand, he may be found ever ready to give
the most liberal prices for the produce of tho
planter.
On the opposite. side at the corner next to t!,e
Marshall House, Messrs. Moore Il Quuife, dis
play such temptations. at the doors and win
dows, that We are induced to enter, and will
be indeed hard to please, if we do not find
something to euit taste or fancy, in their rich
and varied fabrics.
On the same side, ut the corner next the
Courthouse, Messrs. Wier & Lythgoe, are pre-
pared to exhibit very large and well select
ed stock, purchased in New York, with their
usual taste md skill !; embracing every variety
of staple and fancy articles
Read also the advertisements of Nimrod Nc
Cord, Gen: A. NJ. Smith, D. O. Hawthorne, Dr.
+. +. Gary, the Ordinary DC.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
* IN RT- ED
To the Voters of AbbevilIe District

The subscriber would respectfully announce
to hls friends throughout the District, that he
lsstill IL candidate for their suirragcs, at the
approaching election for Sheriff and regrets
that the press of business engagements has pre-.
vented his canvnssing the District as actively
MS he would otherwise have DONE lie trusts
That they liattribute his apparent reiniSsncss
to the proper mo:iv. and not to an inlilf.r.
ence to the sympathy and cncourng enen I
which he has received from friends in various
parts Of the District.
Upon his return II fow years since from tho
Mexican campaign, n generous public cAtcnI
cd TO him. and his companions in arms. The
highcS; evidences "f regard, aud have since
mani tested n cordial sympathy, for which he
feels truly grateful: and trusts that he NAV
be found ever ready I" appreciate any further
evidence Of public regard aud confidence
Respectfully,
NINEOD MrCORD.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
The Spanish Mission.

We have every reason says the Star. to he.
lieve the telegraphic item briefly stating that
Senator Ben jamn has declined the mission to
Spain, which we perceive in some Of our ex-
changes. is true. We intimatel, some days
since, that his declension might be expected.
The truth IL, next to the Presidency itself, a
seat in the Senate of the United States is the
most influential and desirable position that an
American statesman can occupy. We ques.
ton much whether any gentleman who has Mt
least four years of n Senatorial term yet to run
would exchange it for any possible mission
abroad. Senator Benjamin being peculiarly
well qualified to represent the United States TO
their advantage, at Madrid. his declnation is
greatly TO be regretted
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Tho Crops.


A correspondent of the Charleston Courier
presents tho following discouragipg Wow OF
the present crors throughout the State:
Editors Co'r,cr Il have observed lately
much speculation through the papers ne re.
yards the crops. Having had good opport,.
nifty of seeing. so far can br seen along the
lines Of rail roads. and at the same time, hav.
ing avalcd myself of travellers privilege to
make inquiries. am satisfied the cotton crop
in North and South Carolina will fall short jf
an average or'those two States, at least, ono.
fourth. have travelled over every railroad
l'ne'in each Of tketwo States named. within q
'coDlnarati!ely short period. and have made
extensive inquiries. and I am cnndidly Of or-
inion that l am very near correct, Lnt below
rather than above thenark have cndeavor-
Cd to .en1Hire in all casos as near as could Of
prrties who were interested. and who. at the
same. time, had characters as men of intel-
gcnce and veracty. and i'll every instance l
nrt1 nssursd That the crops are. at least, one
fourth short Many put theirs at one third.
One gentleman in one OF our upper Districts
- gentleman Of large means, OF intelligence.
Influence, p"sition-asSured me- seriously, last
week. TINT If he gets two.thrds of what lie es;.
pected in July, he will be fortunate and so
satisfied is he of this. that he planted on Que
plantation for three !'undrcd bales. aud during
the month Of July. he thought he would exceed
that amount, in: the drought has affect ed him
20 seriously. TINT he is willing to scll the crop
for two hundred bales. and give the buyer all
the chances for the ovcrplus. a gcntlcnan in
She Eastern part of the State. and one Of the
best and most successful planters in that sec.
rion. mannred and cultivated II field for the
iplrro of making four thousand pounds Of seed
cotton tu the acre from it. He had previously
made over three thousand iu. he now SAWS
1t will be utterly impossible for it to exceed Fl
teen hundred ronnds
The rust absolutely covers entire fields, and
along some roads. on whole fields. the leaves
har" fallen from the plant, as after long con.
'iu""d cold Cotton, it is we'll known, can
stuni drought. Lu' this year the drought has
;'een 600 much for tn" cotton. Judge O'Ncal
remarked in lily presence early in August that
IN all t;s.rXrcrrnce he never vet had Seen
drought do so much injury in so short a pc.
Rod. This drcuSh. was general in South Car.
olina
In regard t"thc provisions the carly corn
do vel The late on-n is almost entirely
rL'icd. and will make comparatively nothing.
i haue seen some ii clds where the planters will
scarcely realize the seed suwn, and somo fields
where stalks. fodder and corn will not pay to
cnt orgather it. have scarcely seen a field
Of lnte corn would call good. Still from the
condition Of the early corn think there will
be ample provisions made. The peas look Fl nc
and will doubtless turn out well. This will
!,rlP tAose planters whose corn was injured by
tte drought. aud i'll this way they will over
come so'ne o1 Its Disadvantages.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
OBITUARY..

DIED, on the 10th inst, at his residence in
this District. of congestion of the stomach, af
ter short illness, WV. LowNpKs CALHOUN,
youngest son of the latsHon. John q. Calhoun.
DIED, at his residence near the Village,
on the goth instant, VIZ: ADA1es, after.a short
illness from Congestion Of the brain. The
deceased leaves afamily of notherless children
to mourn his loss. It was bnt q few weeks
since, the aged Father of the deceased was
in o single moment, stricken down withsa sim.
liar affection. %.
DIED, sspt Jeti1sss, AuREIIA ALLEN dapgh-
tsk Off a r. Giles. in the sixth year OF her
Eage. This chitd was in the bloom Of 6ealths on
t6s pofnfng Of her death. She went. to Sshe
lins houseS was killed BY the rnaehinery, z asd
scarrisd. homo s,epEEeay Shs was . swsst
3a ;thaS bssA tP&nsps tied fton ,earth4 TO
Fasassnr ~6srS God sgfans!that her. bereaxsl
patents may tAsst her. /, ~
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Our EXCHANGES.

We observe with pleasure that the Southern
Guardian has engaged the services of w. B..
McCreight, Esq, as assistant and local editor.
whose talents as m attentive and cemret.nt
reporter arc we'll known, Tie Guardian has
now three editors Of experience, and is truly a
valuable and interesting journal.
Mr. J. Wood Davidson graceful and ready
writer, has lately assumed the editorial control
Of the Fairfield Herald and Rcyistcr. We ex-
tend to him our best wishes
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24

YELLOW FEVER IN CHARLEsToS-We COPY the
following frem the Charleston Southern Chris.
fien ID d'oeatc Of the 18th:
IN 1854. 247 deaths Of the fever Yere report
81 70 lGth oeptecnber; in 1853 $50 deaths
have been. reported down to 18th Septemher
inns would indicate that the mottality has thus
Tar exceeded that Of 1854, which was conaider.
ed one OF the most fatal years. The weather
has been unfavorable, and our streets ore in n
bad condition. Until the weather becomes
ssttied. we can hardly expect an abatement of
the mortality. "
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
CL07RS, CASSINERES, &c., FOR CASH.
AND NOW, KIND PATRONS,

Let compel itinn scnlI and sweat-
W" 90 the pay down system yet:
And those VIII" sell on twelve months time,
although this don't exactly rhymc.)
viii hn'i III" sport il all in selling.
For when they'll get their PAYS hard telling.
The rr''ii, plan Is fast expluding.
For Moore ~ tlua,;e are now uninatlnr
Their mammoth stock If Gun.ls and Wurcs
All h"nght for Cash in hand" with care =
=" rh'up that ineic> all do siurc,
Aud six n!"n,hS-mrn will never dur.
In competition to compare.
Now, friends anil patrons, one and all.
These goods We're bought for you this fall:
So com. along wiihou, delay,
Aud don't forget the RcndY Pay
Cheap gno'ls for Cash is MI the rage
The greatest blessing Of the age
And ut Moore IL Quaifc's you'll find
mammoth stock Of every kind.
Sept. -. 1853 81 If
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
North Carolina Gold.

The Fayetteville (N. CO. Courier says "the
Montgomery county Gold, SO much talked of
Is no humbug. Mr. Christian had visited Fay.
etteville with specimens worth $4,000 or ST.
600. One of the nuggets weighed u pounds.
which was estimated to contain over 6 lbs. Of
gold and to be worth nearly s., 600. Tint NAV
DO set down as rich"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Land Sales.

Ihs public lands in Kansas which were to
haveeolne into the market this fall, will not
be sold until after the lst Of July next. The
Gostpone"'ent hns been ordered by the Presi.
dents te enable those who may have settled on
Me 1anas E questions to pay for them more
present, owing to the recent financial rcvuIsion
which the country has suffered, and TO the fact.
Gon.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
The TELEGRAPH.

Private advices from London, by the Wander
bilt. state that Prof Hughes would have his
machines in readiness to work the cable on or
about the 9th inst, on which day the Atlantic
Company expected to dispatch special steamer
to Trinity Bay, with one of Prof Hughes as.
sistants on board. Prof Hughes says, unhesi-
tstiaglE, that he can transmit Intelligence
thrdJEh the cable, reliably and continuously,
at the rate of from three to six words per
minute
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
A Vigtlaade Oorumittse.

A committee, with this title, has been estab.
lishsd in Shelly county, Ky. They order
white msn and fres negroes, who are concern.
in evil deeds, 70 leave the county within three
days ANY property belonging to white
man, e TO b. appraised by shree disintsrested
persons, and the price paid over, after such
person has been directed to leave the county.
Slaves who are vicious, must Be repoved also
from Shelby county, by their masters.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Congressional Elections.

tober, when Florida, Georgia, South Carolina.
Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Pennsyl-
vanin, nll choose members Of Congress, and
nearly ell elect general State ticket.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
The Cotton Market.

The cotton market has been very active
during tho past week. Our streets have been
crowded with wagons, and buyers have been
eager and purchase. Upward oftwo hundred
bales have changed hands at prices ranging
81 to IL cts.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
YOURS.
MAR X FITS.

ABBEVILLE, Sep. 81 lS5s.-We quote Or
dnary to good Ordinary. ot a 10: Mdjiing
to good Middling. lo3 1T; Middlipg Fair
| to Fair III 90.
COLUMBIA. Sep. 22.-Cotton.-There was a
brisk and active demand for cotton yesterday,
and some 200 bales changed hands at former
| prices, viz: III q IL cents.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Negroes for Sale.

PY order of the Court Of Equity, I will sell
- at public outcry, at Abbevi!le Court
House, on the 9th of October next. being Tues.
day ofCourt week-a Negro WOMAN. Harriet
25 years of age, and her two children, Thomas
and Lorenzo-Intestate property of the estate
Of Thomas Finley, deceased.
Terms made known on the day Of SALE.
ALEX. HUNTER. EIeeuso&
Sept II, 1858. 20-td
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Lecture.

Mr. &. Jaeger, OF the Laurcnsvic Fcmal le
Institute. will deliver Lecture before the Y.
NJ. c. Ass"ciaticn, cn Monday evening next in
the Courthouse, to commence at past o'clock
Subject Rational Gymnastics as means
Of fMcntal and Physical Improvement.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Court Calender.
ELECTIONS FOR OCTOBER.

FHR THE LEG!sLAr"nr. AND United SrArEs
C"s;EEss-Second Monday in OCTOBER next.
Polls open two days at each precinct
For SmrRIrr-Same day as above. Polls open
One Day only.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24

The press of advertisements has excluded
several communications, during the present
week-To our readers scarcely owe an npol-
ogy. as the advertisements are really interest
inc,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24

.TE SLAVERY DIscrssIoN.-Tbe d;scu, sion
between Parson Brownlow, Of Tennessee. and
RassoR Rryne. Of New York, on the slavery
alsstSa. Terminated on Saturday evening, At
ths Nstieusl Guards Hali. Philadelphia, in the
mer6us ladies were in attendance, and thev
seemed to sharein the close Interest with which
the remarks Of the different speakers were re.
ieei7ed. There was no vote taken upon the
tqnestion under discussion.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
The October Return.

The Return Of the present term of our Court
il unusually small. Numbering about fifty!
nIne writ and sixty snm.pro cases. and with
aeoertancos will amount to perhaps two hun
drcd cases.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
HYMENEAL.

MARRIED, on Tuesday, 2lst inst, by Rev.
B. johnson, LANGDON C. HASKELL to Ell
LA G., daughter of Hon. d. L. Wardlaw all
OF Abbeyiiie.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
HEADQUARTERS,

HEADQUARTERS,
ABBEVILLE SQUADR
TN persuance Of orders received from Briga.
l. dier General Perrymau, there will be an
Election for Second Lieutenant Of the Southern
Rights Dragons. on Saturday, I'd October.
Capt. il W. Perrin, Lieut. j. F. Livingston,
and Seargent MCLAUGHLIN. will manage, said
Election, and transmit the result to Col J. F.
g. c. DEBRUHL,
Major Abbeville Squadron.
Sept 8, SO 10 At
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
81 E AD-QU A RT ERS.

II HEAD-Q QUART ERS.
ABBEvILLE G.. H.,
Sept %, 1858.
ORDER NO. -
WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God to
W to remove frcm our midst, cherished and
beloved member Of my Staff, COL. WM. J..
CALHOUN, it is Ordered that the Division
Staff wear the usunl badge of mourning for
thirty days.
A. n. SMITH,
Maj. GcnI lst Division, s. C. N.
Papers of lst Division copy time.
Sept. %, '68 2l.lt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
Certificate

This is to certify to the Public that + have
been since l was ten years old. working and
out hesitation, that those Machines Of D. o..
hawthorn s-Car'ling Machines, Burning Ma.
chimes, Picking Machincs--are the best ..a:;
ever seen, and beir"e they will surpass any in
this State for satisfaction.
J. 7. uUTClIINGS, Machinist.
Sept 90, '5s. 2l.bt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24
w OIL 1! A G. TOR .
Sept. %, SO

TNlIE Subscriber is now prepared to accom-.
l. modate all who may favor him with their
patronage am prepared to take all the burrs
out of the Wool by machine, and man ufacture
the Wool in Rolls, in the best manner possible.
Loca.ion-Elevcn miles North Of Abbey iIle
c. H., three miles Enst of Due West Corner,
nd three miles from the Railroud
d. 0. HAWTHORN.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24

). LeoAslcxoS Lssp O,51,cEk The Presidsas ii
ordered ths land office about Is bs, .ssa5aissa
j, New Mexico. to bs located at. Santa Re: ''e'
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-09-24

A correspondent of the Charleston Courier
presents tho following discouragipg Wow of
the present crors throughout the State:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17
CHERRY TREE. March. 1858,

Mr.. EDITOR The following extract of a
letter from a friend in Iowa, concerning a
walled lake in that State, may be interesting
to good many of your readers.
WIN. LANGDoN.
ssYou say you noticed numerous accounts of
walled lake in Wright County. and ask if l
know any thing concerning it. The Lake; is
situated in the southern part of Wright Coun-
ty, and seventeen miles from Beimond.
have been there several times, and have given
the history of the lake a careful persual. In
most particulars tbs correct, although evident
ly written by some person whose subiimity was
well developed. The wall is undoubtedly the
work of art, bnt by whom, or when, no tradi-
tion or history informs us. 1t has always af-
forded me much pleasure in visiting this beau.
tiful lake; not only on account of the beauty
and grandeur OF the scenery, but also by the
sports which it affords the lake abonnding in
waterfowl and the finest fish. Besides WALL
ed Lake, Wright County contains several
others of much Importance. Seven miles
from Belmond, are the Union Lakes-two most
beautiful lakes-which also abound with the
finest fish. Yours Respectfully,
j. NJ. ELpER''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

OFF WITH HIS HEAD.-The Hon. Maxwell
M'Caslin, of Greene county, formerly Speaker
of the Senate, but within the last two years
Indian Agent, at Prairie du CHEN, has been
removed from that post, and Gen. Seth Glover,
formerly Canal Commissioner of this State,
has been appointed in his stead. Mr.. Meas
lin had the courage, some two weeks ago, to
write letter to one of the members of the
House of Representatives, from his county,
apprising him of the state of affairs in that
unfortunate Territory, and warning the Demo-
cratic party not to admit Kansas under the
Lecompton Constitution; that civil war would
be inevitable, and that the Democratic party
would be destroyed. For this audacity, the
General had to be removed. 1t is dangerous
for Office holders or office seekers to write
letters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

ILLINoIs.-The Chicago Tribune says that a
new democratic paper is to be started in that
city to support Buchanan, and adds:
s"This is formidable movement and will
produce revolution in the Democratic ranks
of this city and State. In few days Cook
will lie home, with his Post Office commits
sion in his pocket. After his arrival, the
work of decapitating Douglas Post Masters
throughout the State will commence, in down
right, bloody, earnest. Buchanan men will
fill their places, and ere long there will be one
thousand Post Masters actively at work get
ting up clubs for the Daily National Democrat,
and extending its circulation by every means
in their power. Buchanan will lavish on it
all the advertising and printing patronage in
his possession, to sustain it.
s'It is understood that Buchanan has deter
mined to remove every Douglas man in Illi-
nois from office. a prominent Democrat in
Alton received letter few days ago from
Attorney General Black, in regard to the ap-
pointment of a certain applicant as Postmaster
of that place. In this letter Attorney Gener-
al Black asks, ssIs Mr.-(the applicant,) Dem
ocrat? Does he sustain Buchanan, and does
he denounce Douglas? If so, he can have
the Office" This shows that the ,car upon
Douglas is to be bitter, and that no man who
sustains him is to be spared.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

THE SEA SERPENT CAUGHr.-The captain of
an English vessel recently saw the sea serpent,
off st. Helena, and he gave graphic account
of the appearance of that sea monster. The
captain of another vessel, instead of indulging
his Imagination, took measures to capture the
creature. 1t was hauled on board, and its
head was covered with snaky looking barna-
cles. On closer inspection, it was found to be
agigantic seaweed, twenty feet long and four
inches in diameter, the root end of which
appeared when in the water, like the head of
the animal, and the motion given by the sea
we'd about the same time in England, and pub
lshed their different accounts of the adven-
ture.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17

RATHER A FRANK CONFESSIONAL Demo
cratic country editor in Ohio, who is also post
master, has defined his position with a frank
ness and good nature that quite overcomes
ones conviction of its reality. 1t suits some
of the time-serving politicians of the same
creed to hair. He says:
ssFor my own part, although 1 have full
faith in Judge Douglas and fully believe in the
doctrine of popular sovereignty, yet with a
regard to my position, as an officer of the fed
eral government, as well as profound respect
for the American eagle, and the income OF
my office, as matter of expediency l shall
support the President
n. BIN the event that Douglas succeeds.
we can change our views about the end OF
cold Bucks term.''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-03-17
The NATURAL TENDENCY OF LocorocorsM.

THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF LoCoFoCoIsM.
DE BOWS ReUiew, which is edited by an of
fce-holder under Buchanan's administration,
contains an article in which the writer says he
has become disgusted with representative
democracy, and thinks that we would be a
great deal better governed under constitu-
tional monarchy. The standard of capacity
for governing wisely, he says, sis reached
and maintained with more difficulty, on the
part of whole people, than on the part of a
representative of line of sovereigns, and
that the wisdom of the King is more reasona-
bly, to be expected than that of the mob. %
This is ssnational'' locofocoism run to seed.