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New Way of Paying Subscription.

correspondent of the Lagrange Wing
gives the following amusing account Of the
way farmer was taught how cheaply he
could take the papers. The lesson is worth
pondering by good many men I'VE wot
Of
You have hens at home, of course. Well
will send you my paper one year, for the
proceeds of a single hen for one season !;
merely the proceeds. 1t seems tritiing. pre-
posterous, to imagine the product of SIN
gle hen will pay the subscription perhaps
it won't, but make the offer.'
Done ! exclaimed Farmer g., Il agree
to it, and appeal 10 me as witness to the
affair.
The farmer went off, apparently much
elated with his conquest; the editor went
on his way rejoicing.
Time rolled around, and the world revolv-
ed on its axis, and the sun moved iniits
orbit as it formerly did; the farmer received
his paper regularly, and RECALLED himself
with the information from it, and said he
was surprised at the progress of himself and
family in general information
Some time in the month of September. I
happened up again in the office, when who
should enter but our old friend, Farmer 3.
How do you do, Mr.. B2' said the editor,
extending his hand, and his countenance lit
up with a bland smile; take chair, sir,
and be seated; fine weather we have
yes, sit, quite fine indeed he answered
and then short sentence ensued, during
which our friend B, hitched his chair back.
ward and forward, twirled his thumbs alb
stractedIy, and spit profusely. Starting up
quickly, he said, addressing the editor, Mr.
D., l have brought you the proceeds of that
| hen."
1t was amusing to see the peculiar ex.
preston Of the editor, as lie followed the far.
mer down to the wagon. could hardly
keep my risibles down.
When at the wagon, the farmer commen.
ced ha"ding over to the editor the products
OF the hen, which on being counted, amount.
ed TO eighteen pullets, worth a shilling each
and number ofdozen ofeggs, making in the
aggregate, at the least calculation, $3.50
more than the price of the paper. #
No nead,' said he, of men not taking a
family newspaper, and paying for it too
don't miss this from my roost, yet have
paid for years subscription, and over. All
folly, sir !; there's no man but can take a
newspaper; ito charity, you know, commen
ces at home.'
But resumed the editor, 4 will pay 70,
what is over the subscription did no,
intend this as means Of profit, but rather
to convince you. will pay for
Not bit Of It, sir; bargain is bar
gain, and l am already paid, sir-doubly
paid, sir. And whenever neighbor make.
the complaint l did,I will rslste'to him the
hen story. Good day, gentlemen
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2s 1861
A Hint for the Ladies'.

An exchange paper has a bit Of advice
to young ladies, setting forth how they may
know whether young gallant is really
courting them, or only paying them polite
attentions. The confoundng the one with
the other has been the source Of very much
trouble, both before and since tho end of
Pickwick and Bardell.
A young man admires young girl and
must manifest it. lie can't help doing so
for the life Of him. The young lady has a
tender heart, reaching out like tcndrils for
something to cling to. She sees the ad-
miration is flattercd begins to love ex-
poets some tender avowal, and perhaps gets
so far as to decide that she will choose a
white silk under that gauze, etc. at the
very moment that the gallant she half loves
is popping the question to another damscl
ten miles off.
Now, the difficulty lies not in precisely
understanding the difference between polite
attention" and the tender manifestations Of
love. Admiring a beautiful woman, and
wishing to make wife of her, are not al
ways the same thing, and therefore it is ne
cessary that tho dalnsel should be on tue
alert TO discover TO which class the atten-
tion paid her by handsome and fashionable
young men belong.
First, then, if a young nan greets you in
fond, free, hearty tone he knows pre-.
cisely where to put his hands stares you
straight in the eyes, with his mouth open
if he turns his back to speak to another if
he tells you who made his coat if he eats
heartily in your presence; if he fails to talk
kindly to your mother; if, in short, lie
sneezes when you are singing, criticises
your curls, and fails to be foolish every hour
then don't fall in love with him for the
world |! He only admircs you, let him say
what he will to the contrary.
On the other hand, if be is merry with
everybody else, but qniet with YOU if he
be anxious to sec if your tea is sufficiently
sweetened and your dear person wrapped
up when you 60 out in the cold if he
talks very low and never looks you steadily
in the eye if his checks arc rcd and nose
only bushes, it is enough If he romps
with your sister, sighs like pair Of bellows,
looks solemn when you are addressed By
another gentleman, and in fact is the most
still, awkward, stupid, yet envious of all
your male friends, you may 60 ahead, and
make the poor fellow too happy for his skin
to hold him.
Young ladies' keep your hearts in case
of good leather, or some other tough SUBJ
stance, until the right one is found without
a doubt, after which you can 60 on and
love, court and be married, and be happy,
|without the least bit of trouble.
We consider this advice so sensible that
although it is open to the charge Of blunt
ness, we have no hesitation in pressing it up
on the attention Of our lady readers.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

( FIVE SGoRN.-The New Orleans Picayune
says I'VE are indebted to Mr.. Henry Law
renee for fine specimen of the African corn,
grown in his famous garden in the Third Dis.
trict the first produce of.seed obtained direct
frornsthe land Of the Nigst and the Mountains
of ths Moon. The ear is over foot long, and
the deep. bluesblsck grainseare Of very large
siasS abe largest Of them very nearly, IL not
quite, half an inch In their longest diameter.
This variety Of maize is said TO be very delicate
and nutritious.
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Fractions of Squares will be charged in pro-
portion to the above rates.
NB- Business Cards for the term of one
year, will be charged in proportion to the
space they occupy, at One Dollar per line
space
eE- For all advertisements set in douJle COL
,mn, Fifty per Cent. extra will be added to the
above rates.
DAVIS & CREWS,
For Banner;
LEE d WILSON,
For Press.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23
WHOLE NUMBEE2R
~There Goes my Horse

A noted man about town WHO hadn't
dined or breakfasted respectfully for three
days cast about him one day last week for.
chance to appease his appetite, which,had
got to be enormous. but without success,
for tme-for he had run out his crediEat
the hotels, at the restaurateurs he was knowl
and he couldn't even venture into bar :
room, at l l o'clock, for fear of encounter
ing too familiar an acquaintance with some
attendants boot.
Desperate, however, and we'll nigh starv-
cd, he went down towards the market, with
the fororn hope that he might fall upon
some friend who would invite him to join
him over chop or short cut ; bat no
such friend appeared, Gazing about, Ills
eye fell at last upon Gu. of the weli.provid-
ed booths which are common in that neigh
borhood.
AS the savory orders Of fresh pies, hot
coffee, roasted oysters and the like, fell up
on his excited nascent organ, he approach
ed the box, ordered bowl Of old. Java,
swa'led dish Of glistenng Shrewbury's in
jif:y, gulphed down quartette Of Sand
wiches, and topped off with the biggest kind
Of a smoking custard pie.
Excellent! ! Capital never tasted bet
ter in my life! and similar expressions of
encomium were showered by this precious
Dider, upon the attentive proprietor Of the
box, who hadn't had such a customer for a
twelve month, and who saw, in his imagin-
alton, at least a four and six pence .sglisten-
ing in perspective to a certainty-when his
customer after gorging himself to his ut
termost, suddenly turned upon, bis heel, ex-
claiming
Thunder! There goes my horsesH aud
away he darted, at speed which really as
tomished the original proprietor ofslhelpIo-
vendcr he took away with him.sse -
He is probably chasing the, animaEyy yet E;
at any rate, his friend says he hasn't seen
him since lie turned the corner IS
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23
From, the atlanta american.
My Own Mountain Home

NY own mcuntaln f1ome
BY REV. L. T. DoYAL.
Oh! how I do love thee,
My own Mountain Homo,
Embowered with flowers,
Which frngrant!y bloom
Aroand mo wherever
l wander or stray,
'Sliueslse gloom'of the night,
Or the radiance of day.
My soul thrills with rapture,
AS the voice of :he breeze =
Sports Wild Ger tho mountains,
Orsighs'in the trees;
Anf, swell with emotion,
AS hear. far away,
The notes of the wild birds.
So sweet and so gay.
When wearied with traying,
I lay me a down,
Beneath the blue sky,
On the vine covered ground,
To hear the sweet voices
or the silvery rills,
AS they sportively leap
Down the mountain hills.
How soft sigh the zephyrs.
How fragrant the air,
That fans the bright flowers
That blooms DER Inc therel
Oh! l could forever
r. ecstacy roam
Amid the wild scenes
OF my own Mountain Homel
love thee, ] love thee,
My own Mountain Home!
Embowered with flowers,
Which fragrantly bloom
Around me wherever
I wander or stray,
Mid the gloom of the night -
Or the radiance Of day.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

T. p, A poet Office has been established at
I IN SavaDnah u Gulf Railroad called
Wa11 sStatiAp, and W.J.Way, appcinted
Poskfnaster. .sSaf ~ fii., = . 5E;F@j'I
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

A SENTIMENTAL Iisses More
Precious than Jewels.-A night or two
ago, fair, sweet girl, residing on Race,
near Fourth street, was partially awakened
from her slumbers by man in her chamber,
but not fully aroused she lay with closed
lids for minute, when the sound being re-
peated, she started up and saw by the light
of the little jet upon the gas-burncr mans
form disappearing through the window.
She screamed involuntarily, and her father,
armed with a revolver, was in her room in
few moments, greatly agitated and alarm.
ed, questioning his lovely daughter as to
the cause of her fear. She told him what
had frightened her, and he ran to the open
window, looked out upon the balcony and
into the yard, but could see nothing of the
terrible man, the midnight robber and dis
turber of the doYe.eyed darlings's rest.
The parent was disposed to think his daugh-
ter had been dreaming; that her imagina-
ton bad painted what was not real ;Sbut on
returning to her apartment she assured
him she was wide awake, and that she had
seen all she had stated. Her father was
still incredulous, when in looking around,
be observed upon his daughters dressing
bureau, where beautiful enamelled watch.
pair Of heavy bracelets, a diamond ring,
and a necklace were lying, a slip of paper,
on which was written:
FAIREsr, DEAREST GIRL: came here
to rob, but your beauty has made me hon.
est for the time. Isaw these jewels, but
believing them yours, I could not take them.
| have stolen what value more--three de.
licious kisses from your unconscious lips.
Do not be offended, they were gentle and
innocent. .sa ...
~ ;. AN UNKNOWN LOVER.
This story sounds romantic, we are aware,
and perhaps some Of. our matter-offact
readers will be akeptical 10 relation thereto,
but we:are asslitsd upon the best authority
that it 10 strictly veraeious, and We publish
it as an evidence that The: aasof 3eallsptry
and sentiment is not At an end; tina. the
rasce. Of Ripsldo RinaldiSo 81 nal estipsiot.
"A, special train on the Canada {3r.nd
Trunk Railway ran % pnilas fss90K -, X, 49,.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

Some great gsuids has discovered that
sl,s centre of gravity may lbs found il i
Quaksr's meeting. :.yl5!k s.ss.E
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23
}. AN UNKNOWN LOVER.

"A special train on the Gapada Grand
Trunk Rai'wty ran 20 miles fnSs snina.sa
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

I Look here, Pets, satd q knowing darkey
TO his companion, .den't yoa ataHds 6 on de
railread s1 u &; & 4 & sas}cars
see dat nlouf /. yoataa iink2 liam i
depot and run rite in' '.''. ~ s. &
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

PAUL AND VIRa1N1A.-Lieut. Haber-
sham, in his letters from the Fast, in the
Philadelphia Leger, thus recounts.. the cir
cumstances upon which the celebrated ro-
nance of "Paul and Virginia. was founded;
which may be new to some Of our read
ers:
"MademoiseIle Gallon, aged eighteen.
and very beautiful, was returning from
France to Maurilius. NJ. Montendre was
passenger by the same vessel was Yeecked
very near Port Louis, and fnost Of the pas
seng :,s and crew lost. The lovers were on
the ships forecaste, among others, with the
seas breaking threatenly around them !; 9TH
ers of the crew and passengers were aft on
the quarter deck: Many were, it seems,
trying to save themselves in .one way or
another, some Of whom eventually succeed
ed. NJ. Montendre might have been among
these latter, but he would not make thesat-
tempt unless Mademoisels Gallon would
accompany him. This the la8y. shrank
from, rs Il would neeesstate the f4fneval Of
her apparel. In vain the gentleman inplo:
red her to resort to it as the only chanee'of
ken.
"very we'll /" he ended, sadly, II will die
with you'll" And the grecns waves washed
mercilessly over them, and the white boiling
foam covered them rs with a >windingsheet.
They were never seen more--such was the
death of Paul and Virginia" When last
seen, he was standiaipg erect, with his stfpng
arms folded overa hopeless breast and s},e,
with depending hapd resting upon lis
neck, and eyes Of despairing lovs4ifedto
the ayertsd ones Of him who could iiowno
longer save her. .a8i ID, 49,. 55s3y.f,,
'"There is something subimeiy. beautieal
Sin the purity Of this modesty which shrank
/ from violation, bht not from. death, st.
iRierre had ground we'll worthy the 1sea.
tions which his lofty genius reared npea IT,
Alas poor aPauk and Virginia. -
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

81. II costs tgeatysix doshn psss shpps TO
light sths nsws halls af ths Houtss sofe ffsem-
ssutatiyssst Il ashipgtoh .Siek
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-07-23

The steamship Florida, Capt. fSus ssH,
from savannah, alr.ted infs lts 90
hours. IS s5s 1 :5t :ts9
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

The last Natchitoches Chronicle states that
Tie caterpillar Is committing sad rayages with
the cotton in that parish. and that the crop
sill beyeIy materially reduced on that account.
The oinciai .cte for congress in the Noun
lain district, North Carolina, was: for Vance,
American, 1891; Avery, democrat, 6272
ance's majority 204a.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

The president has appointed Major Charles
Helm, Of kentucky. consul general of the u
States at Havana.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

THE COURT OF CLAIMs.-We are gratifed tc
learn that there is no doubt the court of claims
will be prepared, at its meeting on the first
Monday of November, to determine all the
cases heretofore submitted to it, The cases
ordered to be reargued, in consequence of the
death of Judge Gilchrist, will then be heard in
order, after which those on the regular per
fected trial docket are, we understand, to be
taken up in their order and promptly disposed
Of When the proofs in cases are closed and
the record printed, it rests with the claimants
counsel to determine whether the cause shall
be placed early upon the trial docket, When
he files his brief containing his statement Of
the facts and law, the only delay will be in pre-
pairing the solicitors brief in reply; and this
delay will be short, as we understand that this
portion Of the solicitors duty is brought up tc
the present time, SO that every cause in bis
hands is now ready for argument. when the
necessary steps on the part of the claimant
have been taken to do so. The present indi-
cations authorize the conclusion that the bust
ness in the court of claims will hereafter be as
thoroughly considered and promptly despatch
ed as in any other tribunal where causes of the
same completely and magnitude are consider
ed and determined. Washington Union
-~--1~---~-~-~-~-~----o----
On the authority of a Paris correspondent
of the Courier des Etats Unls, we find it stated
that, as inducements to subscribers to a canal
which IS being dug in Catalonia and in ARA
gon, the queen Of Spain offers the title of ba-
ron to whomsoever subsribes to one hundred
shares. Five hundred entitle the owner to
choose between the title of count or rnarnuis
with the quality Of noble Of Spain Of the first
degree. Have titles Of nobility come to this?
The correspondent thinks that whoever throws
a fishing line into the canal may hook up title,
and further suggests that similar favors he con
ferred On subscribers to other public works, in
order that We may soon hear such sounds as
the following: duke Of the rail, count Of the
canal, baron Of the viaduet.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

KANsAs.-Tbe board Of commissioners. on
the 22d alt., officially proclaimed the English
provlso to the pro-slavery constitution of Kan
sas rejected by e5l2 majority in total vote of
$4,000. Thus has ended the contest over the
Leconlpton constitution.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

MANSFIELD FEMALE CoLLEGE-The next SEES
sion Of the Mansfield Female College will com
mence on Wednesday, the 9th October. AS
heretofore the institution will be under the con-
troll Of the president, Rev. H. G. Thweatt, DID,
who will devote his personal attention to the
advancement and welfare of the pupils.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

AT Cosr!-A. Engle is selling at cost his
large stock Of choice cigars, chewing and smok-
ing tobacco, champagne and other wines, old
liquors, London porter and ale, fancy groce-
fies etc. Purchasers should give him a CALL
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08

The Hudson wis North Star states that
one Hamilton, who lives BY the side of Willow
river, had shamefully and brutally abused his
sister, who is partially insane; whereupon a
party of Chippewas, who were encamped in
the vicinity, repaired to IIamiton's house some
time during the evening, and found him in al
tercation with his wife, threatening to whip
her, DC, which further melted them to the deed
Of summary justice. Four Of their number
were stationed at the door, while the others
made noise which caused Hamilton speedily
to appear minus his outer habiliments The
Chippewas then treated him TO a ride upon a
rail- after which they Invested him of his hair
and Whskers.
he yellow fever has extended - YicEshnrnr
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-08


The PhiIadelph ia Press states that, notwith-
standing the reports circulated by various pa
pers throughout the country, it can assure the
public that Mr.. Forsyth has not been recalled
from Mexico. It's Washington correspondent,
in confirmation of this statement, says, ga few
days ago | heard from the presidents oDn lips,
that the tenor of the dispatches sent by captain
Henry to Mr.. Forsyth, is to the effect that the
latter discontinue to have any official intercourse
with that government, but at the same time to
remain at hispost and passive}y watch the course
of events there His late acts in Mexico are
neither approved nor censured by our admins
lraon; in other words, we are non committa] :"
Washington correspondent of the Rich
mond South expresses the opinion that the Kan
sas question will come back before congress
next winter, in the shape of free state con
stitution adopted in defiance Of the 95, 900 re-
str!ction of the English bill; that almost the
entire south will resist its admission in this
way. while ''every representative from the.
non-slaveholding States will go for unqualified
admission
This will, then, be more nearly sectional
issue than any ever yet presented, and:its bare
anticipation AS very probable event is suffi
Gent 10 demonstrate the deception and knaye-
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-28
| CARD FRONT DIR. J. @. YOUNG,s Private


IA Medical Ohice-To the AnlctedIn this age Of pro-
progress when is almost miraculous everything in
place is looked upon not worth notice. In view
Of this fact Young (corner Of Montgomery and Cali
forna streets stairs has concluded 10 leave the beat
track hitherto pursued by most scientific physicians
hat OF waiting for the public to fnd alone and pub
lsh to the world much may be, his knowledge OF
the healing art to let those need Of assistance know
where they find relief without being imposed upon
In continuation of this subject, Dr. Young would say
that for the past ten he has pursued the practice Of
medicine in of the largest cities in the United States
with the highest and that his standing as ply
sican is without reproacb having at time been lee
ture at the University Of Pennsylvania venrea diseases
Upon these considerations Dr. Young has confidence in
introducing himself TO the public knowing that they will
sustain well earned merit.
The following few OF the many testimonials which
have appeared in the public journals within the last few
years:
rFrom the Boston Medical Journal
Although opposed to the system OF advertising
for good and sufficient still deem it but justice
that Or. Young of the industrious and
indeatguable votares Of medical science in the United
States.
from Professor Jackson.
The subscriber ia personally acquainted with Dr. Young
ard has much Of his practice and bear testimony
to his merits as practitioner
lFrom the New York Herald
The eninence of this distinguished gentleman in his pro-
esson and the very extended opportunities possessed by
him for the observation Of venerea disease makes services
invaluable to those afflicted with the above complaints
From the Wing and Advertiser
All afflicted with private complaints should IL possible.
consult Dr. Young whose medical education is not
passed by any Physician in the Country In his skill hon
and integrity all may rely with safety while most of
respecabiity their preensons being grounded in gno
and assumption.