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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
The Baltimore Election.

The Know Nothing papers Of Baltimore pub.
li,h most dulcfrl accounts of the violence of
Democratic row,lcS at the polls on the day OF
the charter election. They say that AmcIi.
can voters wrr" f"rcibly driven away. and not
permitted tn deposit their ballots, and in some
instances wrr. badly beaten. In consequence
Of these "utrac cs i.:e Know Nothing vote was
very light. The following are the figures ::
Swami (Am.) "A "3": Shut (Dcm.) 1859
Swnnns ma "ritv, l?,l74. Had 10. the Dcn"
cratic candidate hunancly ISSUED the follow
ing earl durin:, the day the result might have
been different:
"Frll"w Citizens: 1t being now clearly man.
fest that n d"libcratc purlusc actuatcs the
Mayor of II Is city To rnunt"uancc the general J
combination which now prevails h-,w.en his
police and the armed bands of lawl,ss men wh"
have, since th" opening Of the ballot boxes held
possession of the polls. (" the exclusion of all
voters oplnscl TO Mayor Swami; aud IT being
urged upon by many Of our bcs, citizens.
that any persistent attempts tn vote, upon the
par. of my friends. can only he attended with
loss of life. aud the general disorder Of the city,
feel it my duty I" yield t" their judgments.
and withdraw my lame ms Il candidate for
Mayor. \. i. Smurr.'
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Col. Kinney informs the San Antonio rTsxss

Col. Kinney informs the San Antonio Texas)
Hera Id that he has concluded his negotiation
with the Aormons for the sale Of his interest
in Central America, and has received an car.
nest Of 100000 as part of the purchase mo.
ney. He is to receive $4,000. 900. He was in
San Antonio on the Goth ult, on bis way to
Austin. The Herald says:
Some of our prominent citizens have re-.
quested Col. Kinney TO permit his name to be
put before the people for the next gubernato.
iial election. This he declines saying that bis
private busi,ess IN this State and in Central
america vii! require his undivided attention. >,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
vi 3 Ee TX E;ES.

ABiiENIII.E, Dc: ~, lSJS-Cuttnn.-Wc
quotes extremes at 10 Il 10y cents per lb.
t"irMnr.. Oct. -, 1858 The cotton market
Is very dull. There is very little selling ow.
ing t" the depression in the market. Some
50 bales We're sold to-day, at - To lie.
EH>ELE,l"N, Oct 2:.--Ihc transactions in
cotton to-day did not exceed 80 bales. Prize, $
were depressed, but no positive change for the
worst was established. viz pa life
October 2'.-Salrs of cotton TO. lav aSuu
ba'cs-prcrs have declined lc.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

Showing Democratic ma jority Of four mem.
bers. OF the Democrats, six or eight are anti
Lecompton. But on all questions where their
anti-Lecomptonism will show itself. they will
be check. k.mated by tho South Americans. who
on such questions will vote with the Demo
Gratis. 1t is evident however, that there is to
be a spirited contest for the nscendancy, and
no man can say positively which way the scale
will turn. All will depend upon the future,
and much on the approaching election in the
State of New York
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
The Next CONGRESS-.

The journal Of Commerce furnishes tabular
statement of the comparative strength of par
ties IN the present and the next Congress- show
ing Democratic loss of II members. The %
States not included in this table, arc reprcsen-
ted in the present Congress by 80 Democrats
and 65 Opposition men. including "South Anne
rcans.' Should they return members Of tile
same politics to the new Congress, the nggre-
gate would stand as follows:
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Health of New Orleans.

We received last evening, the following de.
sPatch through the Associated Press:
NEW ORLEANS Oct 23.-The Howard Asso
ciatlon regret to announce that the epidemic
continues in fatal prevalence, and they eau.
tion the unaccliInated to keep away.
i. +. SCHMIDT, President.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Our Members.

In pursuance Of the suggestion Of several of
our exchanges, we give the following Post Of
flee Address of our Delegation.
Correspondents will address Col. j. +. Mar.
shall, our Senator. and Messrs. S. McGowan
and Thomas Thomson, and DR.. j. j. Wardlaw,
at Abbcville c. H.; Capt j. a. Cochran at
Hodges Depot and Col II. II Harper ut llnr-
pers Ferry.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

Tue GRAVES TRIAL--The Rev. j. r. Crates,
now on trial before court of his Baptist bre-
found guilty ofthe first charge Of the series
preferred against him, to wit: bringing re.
proaci and injury upon Rev. r. B.. Howell,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church. thus to de.
stfoy his character and influence in the South.
west" and the publication Of. various false
unI malicious misrepresentation"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

CrBA.-The possibility of the purchase Of
Cuba is again suggested end perhaps Mr.. Pres
ton, the new minister to Spain, mny have TINT
subject in charge. Not the slightest hopes
need he entertained of his success. Spain has
ever shown oil intense disgust at the idea Of
selling Cuba. 1t is the "precio us jewell in the
head of "the toad it is the pearl without
which the rest of Spain is worthless. and we
cannot expect her to surrender it till she is
prepared TO surrender her national existence.
Richmond DISPATCH.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

Estate Of Cador CAN'T, Deceased
ollCE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that will
~ proceed to SELL agrecably to the directions
Of The will Of Cador CAN'T, deceased. nj, lila
reai and personal csta tc, consisting of about
FOUR HUNDRED ACRES
of Land "A Plutt will be made of sail lan1
under new survey, before the day of sale.
The lands lie in Abbeville District, on Little
River, adjoining lands Of Col. Clinkscnlcs, Can't.
Callahan md Others.
The personally consists of negro man, one
Wagon. one Horse, Hogs, Cattie, Plantation
Tools Household and Kitchen Furniture, dc.
The sale OF the above estate will be made bv
public auction on the 18th day CThursday) Of
November next -
Terms made known on that dny
THOMAS CRAWFORD.
Adm'r Nth ,ciH annered.
25th Oct, 1858. os.a,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Important to Postmasters.

We have been requested to call the attention
OF Postmasters to the necessity of effectually
canccliIng the postage stamps on all the let.
ters mailed at their respective offices. Neglect
Of his duty has become very general and the
trouble it occasions, and the numberless pretty
frauds to which it leads, have given to the
evil q very serious character.-Wash. Star.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
The Columbia Guardian.

The interest Of Mr.. L. ii. Brtton in this val
u'ble journal, has been purchased by Mr.. {.
+. Pelham, formerly Professor in the South
Carolina College, who W i'll conduct the Edito
rial department i'll connection with Mr.. ". g.
johnson its former editor. 10 the retiring cdi
tor and his successors We extend our best
wishes
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Change of Jurisdiction.

Judge sprague in his charge to the Grand
Jury at Boston, defined the law which renders
it certain that Captain Townsend, ofthe slave
brig Echo, will have to be taken to Key West
for r'trial-that being the first port the Dolphin
touched at after the seizure.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Mississippi Election.

In the fifth Congressional District of Mssis.
siPpi, the Hon. John j. McRae, (Democrat) was
elected to Congress without opposition, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of Gen.
Quitman.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

A nu mber of the citizens of West Florida
lately held meeting, in which they expressed
a desire to be united to the State Of Alabama.
The last Alabama Legislature adopted resolu.
tions providing for appointment Of commits
ion to negotiate with the government of Flori.
do on the. subject. Gov. Moore, of Alabama,
has now appointed Mr. CT. YeIre rton, Of
Coffee, to the position. Rapub,iean.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
ENCOURAGEMENT of Native Talent.

encouragement Ok NHtlVS 4dlent.
We find the following local items in the last
Charleston corrcsp spondencc Of .!ie Edeefield Itd
rcrtisr
The Trustees Of the Columbia .iale Academy
city, Principal, in place OF Mr.. Richard Ford,
resigned Alr. :. is II son of the late John a.
Stuart, Of the Charleston Mercury. Such evil
lent are now. | am rci"icrd To Sec more frc
eiuent than formerly. Uf all professions. that
of All instructor Of Southern youth most inner.
ativcly calls for representatives TO the manor
born" aud claiming home institutions rs their
Alma Mater. The selection in this instance, is
alike credi'ahc to The judgement OF the Trus
tees and to the merits of the gifted young grad.
uatr of our State College, who is the recipient
"fthe honor.
observe also that the Srartanburg Female
College has added to the list of teachers in the
Preparatory Department. u lady of this city,
Miss llunnnh NJ Anicrs"l,, who has been for
some Years successfully engaged i'll the instruc-
tion ofyouth.
hIcCnrtcr e. Co., Meeting street. are receiving
orders for the new Catcchi>u of tied States
History, 10y our irllow.ciiizcn H. X. Carroll Esq,
one OF oar most successful teachers. The gen
;lcmcn Of TIE profession here TO whom it has
heen submitted for examination speak very high
y of the merits OF this little work. for the con.
plcicncss and accuracy "f which we have am.
pie guarantees. III the zeal and nssiduitv of the
author in all his domestic historical researches
Ills "llistorical Collections OF South Curvlinu''
have place i'll all Well assorted libraries.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

BLUE RIDGE RAILRoAD-Lmportant Decision
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has decided
the long contested case, involving the question
of the legality of the subscription of Blonnt
county to the capital stock Of tho Knoxville
and Char eston Railroad company. The de-
csion Of the Chancellor, Van Dyke. declaring
tho subscription lsga! and obligatory upon the
county, was affirmed.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
North Carolina State Fair.

The annual Stntc Fair Of North Carolina
was held last week. Among the speakers, it
was expected that the Hon. Joseph a. Wood.
ward and Col. E. G. Palmer, Of this State
would deliver addresses.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Eouth Carolina Conferenca.

at the request of several persons in South
Carolina, Bishop Andrews has determined to
change the time of the session of that Confer
cncc. The time for its commenc ement has been
fixed at December lst, instead of November
II, as originally intended.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
The Circus.

Our young friends will not forget that the
Grand Entry Of Baily d Cos Circus Troup.
comes off on next Thursday, and they should
make due preparations. by laying up their
spare quarters There will be two perform
ances during the day-at half past o'clock,
and again at 7 o'clock
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

The cotton crop is fast being gathered. 1t
is estimated at 100000 ba'cs, which will ave.
rage $50 pounds to the bale, and bring l24
cents per pound, making total value Of s227,
600 600.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
New Post Office.

new Post Office has been established in
this District, six or seven miles Northeast Of
Ahbcville {. H. The name Of the Office is
Parks Creek Mr.. II. Crawford is T. N
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Arthur's Home Mapazine

We have received the October number of
this popular monthly. 1t is handsomely Illus.
,ratc,l, and contains its usual interesting mis-.
celany.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Is (; e. q He u you BUY

A BLACK SILK ORE
- of 'h" best and cheapest Goods ever offered
III this market, at
GRAY & ROBERTSON'S.
Oct. 29 OFF
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Another Atlantic Telegraph.

We have been placed in possession Of infor
nation s,ys, the New York Hcrnld confirming
onr statement in regard to the intention of the
British government to lay cnbl. between Ire
land and New foundland
Arrangements will soon he made with the
view of establishing communication between
those two points next year. in the event Of
their being unable TO work through the present
line In this matter the British government
are governed by their own interest, as they
have already experienced the advantage of be-
ing placed i'll direct connection with their colo.
NAL possessions on this side of the ocean Be-
fore the cable stopped working they were cna-
bled to send two dispatches Of the greatest
value and Importance to the colonial authori-
ties; and having once practically realized the
benefit to be derived from the line, il is their
policy and their interest to rc-es,uLlish the
communication at the earliest possible moment
But the British government is not the only
party Interested in the permanent success Of
the enterprise, for the London Board of UuGer-
writers were also afforded all opportunity Of
approaching its importance in II cominerc ial
point view. The despatch that conveyed to
them the intelligence of the collision between
the Europa and Arabia could not be estimated
by thousands Of dollars merely, and was in it.
eeit an incontrorertble proof Of the indispensa
b'llty OF the ocean telegraph. The enterprise
must not, therefore. be regarded rs failure
but as success, the complete realization Of
which was prevented by what. eitcr ALL will
only prove to be a temporary interruption.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

CONGRESSIONAL FRANKING PRIvnEeE-WnEH
IT COMMENCES AND EXPIRES In view of the re-
cent congressional elections and Of those which
are 10 occur before the assembling of the Thir.
iy-sixth Congress. the following information
)" relation to The franking privilege will be of
general interest:
The frankIng privilege OF members Of Con-
Gress-scnntors ard represent tativcs-comncn
COS with tho term for which they were resrcc
t.eeIy elected. or from the period of their elcc
t!on where that occurred after the final nd
Iourn'aent of the preceding Congress, and this
without any reference to the time when thcv
take their seats oath of office. In the ease
"f contested seats, The privilege of course, he.
longs to the person holding the certificate.
The time at which the franking privilege of
members expires is the first Monday in Deem
her following the expiration of their term of
Office.
The privilege Of resigning members ceases
on the first Monday in December following the
date Of resignation.
From this it will lie seen thai members of
the present Congress are entitled to frank I'D
10 the first Monday in December, 1859, and
'nemGers of the Thirty sixth Congress will rs.
s'lme that right on the fourth day Of March
next, or on the day of their election and accep.
tancc il elected after that date.
Wash Uu;ou
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
n O T. 7 {, +,

FNSI71IEL} 7WE L1ST CILL.
4 III. Persons indebted I" the firm Of +.
1 n toWAN .e CO.. hy note or account are
fairly and duly notified to pay up before anot
cr Return Day, otherwise their notes and a.
counts will be sued on in'li<c,in,nnt.lv
T.. IL e. W. COWAN.
tr'"'.r:I = ISIS. Drift
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
BAILEY g. CO.'S
GIGANTIC CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE,

uiuhN III GlhGUS RNU WENAGERlt,
i"'m'r,l with ia" Exhibition of the
SANDS, NATHANS & CO.'S
Performing Elephants, Antony and Cleopatra.
This uniIn" an,l mammoth establishment CON-
hln"S 81 greater number of attractions than were
ever before offered tn the public. The PER
FORMING ELEPHANTS Antony and ClenpE-
ira. arr the which, fur months, created the
greatest irr"rc in London anl Paris, while mono
recently their performances We're the theme f
universal adm raton for months, at the Broad
WI: Theatre New York. Their wonderful do
cilliv AID the perfection of their training make
them ih" most interesting specimens Of the ami
NAL creation that the world has ever saw. Al
their faculiirS have been Developed to the great
est extent, "ni lkry stand forth SIT GENEHIs. the
most remarkable Of their kind. They stand
upon their heads. play up"n musical inst rumcnts
Ascend inclined E',ancs and 20 through nll tho
operations ni the most accomplished acr"bats.
In addition. Bailey & Co.'S Circus and Men
ngc:ic comprises splendid collection Of WILD
ANIMALS, inclu'iug Lions Tigers. Bears, l.eop-
ards. llycnaS, Ianthcrs, Osirichcs. De besides
large aud varied collection Of the Monkey Tribe
and rare uviary of the most beautiful TroI,icaL
Birds
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Bridal and Party Dresses,

I."ut QUARTER, SIX QUARTER and
Eight Quarter While ILLUSIONS. White
and C"l"red ThELATONS Bridal WREATlIS
and Fancy HEAD DRESSES, Fiowrns and
CHENILLE in great variety Also, White LAcI.
BEnInAs. at
GRAY & ROBERTSON'S.
Oct. % YGtt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Printed DcIaincS.

> PIECES of Rich nml Beautiful Designs
~ from l2i I" - cents per ward. at
GRAY s. ROBERTSON
Oct. %. se+f
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29
Received This Week.

VX71IITE AND COIORED PLUMES for
w Bonncts aud Head Drcsscs White and
Cn'o-cd STELLA SlIAWl.S, 20 Dozen White
and Colorcd KID GLOVES. "A,
GRAY & ROBERTSON'S.
oct. 2S 96tf
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

CoTToS.--The Petersburg (Virginia) Ex.
press says: "We have now in our office speci.
mems of the Boyd Fr"lifc cultured at Cottage
Farm. Dinwiddie. by Mr. +. G. Williams form
erlyof Alabama. which same would satisfy the
most incredulous., They are simply the pro.
duct Of ordinary land. and received no more
attention than the common crops in any part
ofthe South. Eacl, plant contains an average
OF sixty bolls and each boil five divisions of
cotton, which is one more division than the
ordinary kinds are known to hear The ave.
rage yield per acre-on Dnwiddie or any 9th.
er Virginia land in This section is between
twelve and fifteen HUNDRED pounds; the quaIi.
~ excellent. and would readily command the
highest market prices. thus throwing the val.
ne Of the tobacco crops on the came land in
the shade. A specimen Of the same plant is
also before us from ore Of tl,e richest Mississ.
ippi bottoms, costing $50 per acre, and was
sent to merchant Of this city as something
decidedly novel. The snmples casually cut
hy. Mr. Williams from his experimental crop.
both the size 6f the hollis and their number,
surpass it. Mr:W. is planter Of Judgment
and s1perience. having raised no less than
twenty.six crops in Alabama, and pronounces
fhe capacity Of this section for it's cultivation
beyond question. and flle specimen lie has raised
equal TO any in Saloa that 10 aised in Alabama"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-10-29

DOUGLAS AND ORR.-At Democratic meet.
ing at Cincinnati, recently. there was trans
parency with this inscription:
1850.
DOUGLAS AMI ORR.
" B.AThe ChtFisston Messuyx. viii nisssa
take due notice, ua1goYsrn'itselfssse ssseordhsiy.
= Ii HyH<t,,
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-01

SENATOR BEsJAM1N's SPEEcH.-We pub
lish to-day an extract from Mr.. Benja.
Minis speech in reply to Mr.. Seward, on
the bill to admit Kansas into the Union
under the Lecompton Constitution
Most ably and manfully does he repel
and refnte the charge of corruption a.
gainst the Supreme Court. The people
of Louisiana will look with pride upon
this vindication, SO successfully made by
one of her Senator'S. We regret that
our space will not permit to publish the
speech, but must content our
selves with that part in defense of the
to which we invite the special at
tention Of our readers. .
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-01
State of


Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court,
Rosalie Gremillion, wife,
vs.. No. 1923.
THIS CASE was this day taken up for trial
i pursuant to assignment, and the plaintiff hay
ing duly proved her demand and the law aud ev-
idence being in favor Of plaintiff, and against de-
PENDANT. ~
1t is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed
that the plaintiff, Rosalie Gremilliou, do have
Judgment against and recover from her husband,
Alexander Chust, the sum of one hundred and
fifty dollars and ninety-three cents, with five per
cent interest from the date of this judgment, and
that she be decreed to have a legal mortgage on
all the land and slaves owned by said defendant
since the 18th day of March, 1855, for the pay
ment of said claim.
1t is further ordered and decreed that the said
plaintiff do recover the slave Arthenlise, and that
said slave be decreed to be her paraphernal prop
ecty, and that the community heretofore existing
between said parties be dissolved, and the plain
tiff authorized to administer her estate as a feme
sole, and that she be separated in property from
her said husband.
Sigued-A. D. NJ. HARRISON, 9th District Court,
April 18th 1858.
A true copy J. B. BLANCHARD, D.. C.
Pointe Coupee, May l, 1858. Icy
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-01
From the n. O. Daily True Delta 18th ult.
OF GEN. VIM. WALKER
TO HON. JOHN SLIDELL.
New ORLEANs, April q, 1858

S1a-I have read a printed copy of
your speech delivered in the Senate on
the 9Th inst, sent to d gentleman Of this
city under your frank. It is. therefore,
a copy, | presume, approved by your
self. 49, s $50.
In that speech you take occasion to
assail my public character You indus
triously disclaim any intention to as
perse my private reputation; and I am
therefore, obliged to consider your Ian
gguagge concerning; me as used ii q polit-
ical sense and for political purposes.
Considered in this light, justice to the
cause IHrepresent compels me to say
that your speech, so far as it relates to
my acts, is a tissue of misstatements,
and that its insinuations are as false as
its facts are g~roundless.
Your obedient servant,
WIN. WALKER.
Hon. John slideH.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-01

DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-We direct the
attention of our readers to the advertisement of
DR.. LII. Rabel in another column. The proper
ty is situated ina fine location for a practising
physician or one wishing to engage. in CONNER
cial business. There is also some four or five
slaves offered. The object Of the present propri-
etor in offering the property, is continued i'll
health which precludes him from practising his
profession or engaging in active business, and
wishes to try a change of climate. The terms OF
sale are liberal, and the location and advantages
offered should secure o ready purchaser. See
advertisement. stl #a ~
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-05-01

SrMnEn ARRAscFHESr.-The Steamer
SAILrE RoBlssos, ,. r. Cross, Master,
takes the place Of the Bella Dona, as i
coast packet. Leaves New Orleans ev-
cry Saturday at 5 P. H., and Bayou
Sara every "Wednesday on the arrival Of
the cars from Woodville. Persons IN
terested will take netice and govern
themselves accordingly.