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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

SMOKING 4 CAuTE OF INSAN!TY--Th ter
ril!c r;vawcs which tobacco is making on
the bodies and minis of t he young seem
t" br ;tiractin. the wo,!i. In Il pamphlet
just issued hv DIR. Seymour Of London, on
private lu;aic aSy luus, and the cause Of
insanity of late years, the Doctor denounces
with emphasis as one "f hi, producing
raucs the immolcraic smoking induIgcd
! III 10y boys and young men ut the univcrsi-
ties and "largcr schools, uow called colleges"
! The Doctors remarks are as applicable to
the youths in this country rs those in Eu.
; rope. No one convcrsaut with disease can
doubt that excessive snn king especially in
Ihe cause of yonng pc"rlc--must hc highly
Injurious 10 both mind :ml body. It's ct-
feet is TO !cpress the cirru!ation-the heart
becomes weak. irregular in lis action, and
the mind filed with ina. .inary evils. This
! may contin-e for years but at length tho
| smoker 1ics--often suddenly; then examin-
alton has shown that the muscular structure
Of the heart Is imperfect in ii, action the
left hi,l. is thin, and in some cases III which
sudden death has occurred, there has been
! found little more than .sstgip OF muscular
! fibre left on that sds. ~
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

Lady Mary Wortley Montague says that
the only thing which reconciles her to be-
ing woman is, that she will never be
obliged to marry one.
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Holmes, an American poet, d;scoursing
of eyes Of rival Irlv y loves, cxrlamS:
"Thc hrirh, hlnch eve. the melting blue,
| cannot choose h-twixt the two"
The choice has puzzled many a man be.
fore and since. Black eyes are the more
brilliant; blue eyes the more winning
Black eyes flash blue eyes langniS!,.
Black eyes are passionate blue eyes are
tcndcr.-l'iack eyes are most abundant in
France, Italy and Spain; blue eyes il
England and Germany. Except some o.
the early Norman kings anl rxrcp, also
Charles ii. ia great sinner and vu!u,..ua-
ry,) all the sovcrc;yns Of England had blue
eyes. But the face is not much To the cred.
it Of the azure, everything considered. The
Saxon race, it is worth nothing, are blue.
eyed race; so thata blue eye is no sign oi
weakness. 1t is said that all the Presidents
OF the Cnitch States, except Gen. Harrison
had blue eyes. Among the great men OF
tn" world the blue eyes appear to have bee.
rredomnant.-s"crates, Shakespeare, Locke
Bacon, Milton, Goethe franklin and Napo
leon, all had blue eyes. So also according
! to tradition, had the Saviour. Yet in the
entire world of mankind black eyes are
greatly in the majority. So the blue ewes
must "look out" fot thrmselves.-B Boston
Post.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

A KISG's PRoxY.-Bassompierre, the
French Ambassador to Spain, was relating
to henry w. the particulars of his entry
into Madrid. I was mounted he said, 'on
the smallest mule in the world.'-'Ah! ex-
claimed the king, what an amusing sight !!
An asa upon mule !-'Vcry good, sire,'
retorted Bassompisrre, I was your majesty's
representative .s..,,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

SAncAsrIc.-John Randolph was one of
the most sarcastic men that ever lived,
One time young man attempted make his
acquaintance. lie obtained an introduce
ton and among the first remarks, said:
i passed by your house lately, Mr.. Ran,
dolph!'
4 hope you always will 2 was the reply.
Of education:'
The gentleman reminds me- said Ram
dolpb in reply, Of the lands about the heads
waters Of the Montgomery, which are poor
by nature, and cultivation has ruined .hemr
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

\ FALSE pRMTESer.-An Irish inkeep-
er came toa small village in the neighbor-
hood Of Brighton, England, aud commenced
business under the sign of the Two Mon
keys The publican already established
;here, past the new house one day, and see
ing his rival at the door, desired TO be intro
duced to his partner. The other replied
that he WAS in business on his own account.
The more shame for you,' chuckled the
original Bonface, 'to carry on business un-
der the false pretence Of a partnership
(pon,ing TO the sigu) when there is only
one of you Oh retortcl the IIibcrnian,
its myself that wonde,-l why rival in
trade should ask for an Introduction, until I
remembered reading once that y fellow
feeling makes us wondrous kindn
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

vcrSal"n, and has received IN cducaion in
some asylum for the blind, for which he APP
pears nnhoundcdly grateful. els now en-
gagged in the invention of some means hy
which the blind may be al,lc to have their
their regular newspapers, and if anybody
can accomplish SO benevolent a result, he
will do it,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-08-12

The only Son Of his Mothcr--A cor.
respondent OF the New York Evening Post,
writing from the seat Of war, SAYS
One secs that on all sides the blue ,rows
ers and white jackets OF the Aus,rians who
II II here i'll great numbers. In one place
saw eighty Zouaves lying close to each
other, i'll II small raviuc, near the railroad
Around the eight dead F,enchmcn count
fed the bodies Of two hund.cd and three
Aus,rians. This will give YOU some ilca
of the dreadful slaughter tla: was made Of
them. The bayonct Is the arm tlla, they
dread most. While under cover or firing,
at distance, they stand well the attack =:
but the moment they see tn" French troops
are about to attack them with e. e havonr,
they at once retreat This arcouats COR the
immense number OF them that al" killed
Aa>,'i is Il sal thing TO see the sacks and
other equipments Of the dead piled up
Letters and many LILLE tokens OF atrr,i,,,
are taken in charge by some Of The officers
appointed TO that duty; but still when S.
many are killed, many things must bc nee.
"ssarilv overlooked. picked up one %
the sack that We're in piles near the sack,
Of the French $uI,licrs were killed YES
! tcrday. and found It " most ancc,iolat,
! letter from Il mother to hrr only son. Sh,
concluded 10y hoping that the Almighty
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such course Of acaion could mol be understood me now
ezpsdisica mystery % 10 ons Ths New York papers,
tails that s Impossible 70 ignore IL existence nor yet
70 contest the veTacy Of the satemen ye under The
sSujss ana q Is % sos
petition II evidently nom The knowledge they have Of
the policy Of the Cabinet At Washington and view Of the
the central repnbcs have considered their duty 70
adopt preservative measures.
These measures are stin unknown; nevertheless IL Is
thought that they viii consist simply, alluded 10 In
correspondence, OF defensive alliance between the I'VE
great step in direction that has been too long neglect
ed We must, In fact, become acquainted with %,
sne person.; the sn Sl asss spanss
70 comprehend how any other character Of al
lance would be impossible for them 70 attain.
their internal wars, which have brought them
to the condition where they are found today.
From the war of Independence, Terminated IN 1921 "
the dsmemberment Of the republican confederation 10
1882 continued struggles have weakened those provinces
ana arrested commercial industrial and agricultural de-
m G AND yet such y the fertility Of .ne se
khat the provinces Of Central America are engaged In
Foreign commerce 70 the amount Of nearly two hundred
will therefore be remarked that there elements of
prosperity there and profitable relations 70 other nations
which explain the tendencies OF the United states
Now, 10 whoever knows the commercial ALTERATIONS
of the Unon its absorbing IDEAS its pretensons TO every
monopoly when II becomes question OF commerce ADD
eeration supposibg that the government ut Washington
has an arrieye reas6e.
We do not think that it is possible TO conclude from
actual facts that complete alton OF the Central
States under the protection Of the Western powers Europe
Is intended Such combination could emily be source
OF difficulties which II Is wiser to leave alone. But on the
other hand appears 10 proper that the
OF France and England should interfere necessary and
guarantee, mcnaced the independence Of these free
States.
We believe that the neutral policy, which is the official
policy OF ne United States Is precisely that which they
ought " follow without the Powers being obliged 10 admit
that anything different has been attempted In
word all the external questions which agate the Central
Amer can republics ought TO be examined and brought 70
conclusions which would establish upon perfect footing
Of equality the rights and relations Of foreign nations,
whatever they might be.
so important that carried in Central
America cannot become the prey of single nation; is
development ought TO be TO the advantage Of all the
other nations It is 70 all the Central American States
themselves, and 1t is In view OF these results that ought
seems TO us to inspire European policy in that which
relates to the Central American republics and the United
States Of America
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SOMETHING MUST BE DONE.
From the Leayenworth Ledger, Dec. 81.


LETTER FROM SENATOR DOUGLAS.
Since my recent arrival in New York have for the
first time, publication made by the Hon John Sdell
nyng positively that he authorized in any
teDanced the statement published in the Press and Tribune
Of Chicago, just before the late Illinois election To the
effect that the slaves belonging to my children Misss
sippi, cruelty and inhumanly treated In this de-
NAL Mr.. Sde does Justice to himself He goes further,
and says 'tha the alleged statement, let 1t from
whatever source may, is base fabrication in whole
and in part, without shadow Of foundation truth"
In this he dees justice to the guardian Of my
children, hold myself responsible for the in
which these slaves treated should not consider
myself called upon TO notice Mr. Sidelps publication had
he paused here and not have added the following para
graph
.Mr Douglas has, by authorizing and countenancing
anonymous attacks through person officiating
his private secretary lost all claim the explanation that
lwoud otherwise have promptly volunteered to give him.
due to myself to publish emphatic denial Of the
truth Of the implication in the above paragraph 1t Ia not
true that have authorized countenanced anonymous
attacks upon Mr. Slide II is true, however, that when
the fact was first brought to my notice that Dr. Branard
federal Office holder aud my enemy, had caused to be
published during my absence in the abolition organ Of
Chicago this "base fabrication, with the name Of the
Hon. John Siidell authority for truth denounced it
as such cauny deserved and expressed the opinion
my friends that should be copied and circulated for the
purpose OF showing the base employed defeat my
election and also with the view Of drawing forth such
disclosures as would expose TO pubic the real
author Of the caumny which object has fully accom-
plished by the letter Of Mr.. Nidell. s. A. DOUGLAS.
JANUARY I, 1859.
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ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE
THE DOCUMENT IN MADRID.
the ALLIANCE OF FRANCE AND SPAIN.
Appointment Of French Minister fol
Canada,
kc,, &C., 10.

NE Cunard screw steamship Alps which left Havre on
The 25th December in the evening" arrived at this port
early yesterday morning. bringing US Tile or Paris papers
dated on the afternoon Of her departure.
Az our nles from London by the Africa date only to the
morning Of the Oath unmo the items from the Con-
tnent by the Alps day later and will be found In
tercsting.
Tho payment for admission 10 the Bourse says the Pari
UmSom win positively be continued year. the de-
pArimenta authorities not having admitted either the
monsrances made or the propositions presented for the
purpose Of returning to the former state Of things Among
other steps taken to effect that object the company Of
stock brokers offered to subscribe the Of the entrance
fees, estimated at 7500o0f notice has already been
posted up stating that the subscription for 1859 will be
lt0 for the admission from TO three O'Clock, and 75f
for business (mercante) transacted after that hour.
The French government which since loss Of Canada
has had representative in that country has just de-
cided the Paris Union says, sending there Consul
General Blancheon being tho person designed for the
post.
The highest tide for the year along the French coast on
the Atlantic took place the day Of the ed ul and its
height, learn from Havre increased by strong
wind which blew from the w.sw Every precaution had
been taken in the low quarters OF that prevent
damage, and, excepting cellars being flooded
jury was done.
The Augsburg Gazette states that the Emperor Of Austria
has ordered the formation of squadron for the Medter
and for the Adratic. The former is TO be
commanded by Captain Scopne de Kustenhorst who has
hosted his flag on board the steam rgate Danube. The
Mediterranean squadron will be composed in addition to
the above named vessel Of the corvette Dandoo
the corvetes Diana and Leipzig, and the Triton brig
Duke Nicolas Of Wur,emberg, will command the
vettes The Adriac squadron will consist Of division of
Email vessels.
ST. Petersburg journaI-the MISUNDERSTANDING made
rather gross attack upon the Russian and Polish Jews
protest has been drawn up and signed by the principal
editors Of the Russian journals and the most eminent liter
ary men in the empire, condemnng such an attack for
the honor Of the national press.
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The Paris Press on Our Central American
Relations,

WHAT is THOUGHT OF YANKEE FILIBUsTERIsM--AN
ANGLo-FRENCH ALLIANCE AGAINST the UNITED
STATES RECOMMENDED, ETC.
TRANSLATED for the NEW York HERALD from lie Pays,
Paris, Dec. 81
few days since We announced that important
movement was now going in the States of Central
America. The Presidents Of the FIVE republics TO
semble in congress with the view of arriving plan
Of defensive alliance, which, at the same time would
preserve to each Of the States its independence and It's
constitution.
The policy Of the United States Of late years particular
y has been very differently viewed and appreciated the
development Of that people aud their future for has
been subject Of hopcor others subject of apprehen-
sion Certain politicians highly applaud the invading spirit
Of that racc-others condemn II as warmly.
We are OF that class Of persons who consider that w the
times In which we live the greatness of nation is not cs
blishcd by the spirit OF cunning and conquest The po
icy Of the Cabinet at Washington has always appeared 10
us more ardent than reasonable and Is because that we
have always regarded the Inconvenience not the dan
gers Of the invading tendencies of the United States that
we are opposed particularly to the government Of Mr.
Buchanan-an opposition which could hive no grounds
for existing from the moment that could be assured
Of bis good faith.
What can have been the causes which have
assembled the Presidents Of the Central rcpub.
lies, II not the fears with which both Walker and
Mr. Buchanan inspire tbem2 We are well aware
that the President OF the Union has sought and seeks still
perhaps TO place obstacles In the way OF the cxped
ton OF the nlbusters but must be acknowledged that
his success IN this direction has boon but small In France
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Our Madrid Correspondence.

MADRID, Dec. II, 1858.
The Mexican Question Before the Sesate-An american
Member Of the Chamber Of Deputies Prospective Hove
ments in Puerto del So-7errSble Hurricane in Anda-
lusia-Aeeting Of the Manic, knights Of the Order Of
Charles M06ciat List Of the Spanisa Naval Force in
the GuD-Napoleon's Purpose in Cochin Chino Wine
Export from Cddis-Book on Spanish Bull Fyghts-
Brasilian Minister's Bad, dc.
The election for President Of the Chamber Of Deputies
terminated, / intimated it probably would, in the
choice Of the Candidate Martinez de Ia Rosa
Although very Spanish in his proclvties, and firm
support Of the throne for his being Of English style Of
thought in politics. he received handsome support from
the liberal party
The Senate has been engaged for few days past the
question to what shall be the character of the
to much Of the Queens address bears upon pre-
sent relations with Mexico The speeches either side
delivered by General Prm, Count Of Reus, and Pastor
Daz, late Minister Of Foreign Affairs, considered TO
have been among the most powerful and brilliant Of the
Spanish Cores. They yield to each other in nothing that
is cogent, elegant concise but the applause Of the
press, is natural, claims, with little exception supe
or reasoning and Attic height for the inspiration Of
advocate Of the peponderatng good conduct and rights
Of the government at different times Of Spain.
The following statement is said to be correct ofthe
present naval force Of Spain in and about the waters of
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the lgures stand thus in regard 70 the carriage Of the nv
ing animal namely s-by railway annually l72ooo oxen,
10000 cows $4,000 calves, 900 sheep, and llSooo
The great match between Mr. Morphy the chess player
Monday The conditions are, that the player who frs
Wins seven games shall be proclaimed The victor
tho Evans gamb but after very fine combinations
extending TO seventy moves, H. Andersen won the
game On Tuesday the encounter ended in draw, de-
yesterday two games were played The st was very
Short n ANDERSEN early lost his Queen and there
only two moves; Mr., Morphy consequently won and in
the second game he likewise the conqueror The
test therefore, stands thus:-Mr Norphy two games n
Andersen, one: and one has been drawn.
There have srrived In Paris recently few Ameri
cans but the number has recovered from the effect
Of the monetary crisis Of last year. Those who do
viii find great facilities by putting themselves immedi
ate relation with the American and European Express
Company, bankers, No Place de u Bourse Tho esa-
blishment is now conducted BY Aessrs lansing, Baldwin
Co. who have oicss in New York. Hayre Liverpool
Bourse Of names of parties arriving, also WAREHOUSE
room for baggage, news room supplied with
utousy at their SERVICE the subordnates Of the
adjustment gentlemen who have always fund OF In
formation at hand most useful to strangers and which
The Court balls at the Tueries will this commence
on the 10th Of January, and are 70 be held every fort
night they win take place on A91sas Mseas o. r
private receptions. On the morning of New Years day
the Emperor win receive the diplomatic corps and tho
half past nine the evening the ladies Of the
diplomatic corps and such bodies have been already
presented. This time IL s announced that their husbands
may accompany them The gentlemen are TO be In full
court costume; the ladies' in court dresses trans &C.
The Chariv0ri gives us an appropriate carricature
Britannia and Ffanceone with maritime trident the
other infantry sodierare trying 70 uphold great
heavy door on which is inscribed, :" Sublime Porte :"
Each looks askance at jolly Turk who is camy reposng
on the ground compacenty regarding the exetons Of his
friends. They at the same time address him in these
words" Dites done, Pant, u sembe que pour
res bie nous Gsder petit peu The Turk seems not TO
have the slightest idea Of doing anything Of the kind
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MISCELLANEOUS.

IL WHO ARE KILLING YOURSELVES WITH TO.
"A BACCO
TRY DIR. THORP'S INDICATED SEGARs.
Having examined the medcated egars Dr.
Thomas Thop snd knowing the of the several gre
dents Of which they composed recommend them 70
troubled with asthma difficulty Of breathing and those
affections of the attendant upon the incpeut stages
Of sumption.
To those who habuaei 10 smoking tobacco these mea
Gated seears viii prove valuable substitute.
JAMES K. Chiffon, VI. D., Chemist.
NEW YORK, jan 8, 1859.
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nc MACHINISTs. WANTED FOR THE
DEMONSTRATION Of small machine principally castings,
which will be furnished desired For particulars apply IS
John st up staarH
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The Entente Cordinlc Between France nnd
Spain.

The Madrid Gazette OF the 18th OF December contains
account of the presentation the previous day OF NJ
The court carriages as usual on such occaons conveyed
the ambassador and the persons Of his suite to the palace
where they received with the usual ceremonial
NJ. Barro. addressed her Majesty as follows
MDAxEI have the honor of delivering into your royal
your his ambassador These give
sion which has been conddet to lis true character They
friendship with which his Imperial Majesty animated
towards Your and the lively desire which he fees
strengthened bonds of shin and
good neghhohood which ought always unite France aud
the fine and noble country which you have called by
Providence to reign The Emperor Is deeply that
Spain France will be the more rapid and the more eica
cions when accomplished with the the
wards the realization OF this great and fruitful that
forts will be constantly directed hope the
august blindness Of your Majesty will dega to encourage them
Monsieur pa ssadeurI receive with the mos, lively
Satisfaction the letters by which the Emperor of the French
sure reiterated he desires which hs Majesty has con
stanv NANTES ed to strengthen the bonds friendship
and OF good nehborhood which happily unite nations who
mated by the deep conviction thai the of
paons and harmony between their power
resources shall neglect nothing secure them The time
the civilization and the position Of the two render the
reasaon o. such noble and exalted views eaay BE
stred Monsieur fAmbassadeur that you will find 20
vernment the most friendly dispositions facltsie You 10 the
Accomplishment Of the important misson which your
you and the honorable anteccden which am pleased
cognc in Will contribute 10 the realization
ing an OBJECT and VIII give you right TO my greatest kind
The Ambassador then delivered the letters from the
Emperor into her Maiestys hand and after having had
an interview with the King was conveyed back 10 the
embassy with tho same ceremonial as attended his arrival
at the palace. On the day NJ Barrot paid visit
Marshal O'Donnel President OF the Council aud to NJ.
Calderon Collantos, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
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NATIONAL GuARD-FoR SALE, A FULL. UNIFORM
Nv almost new. Please address NJ boz SOS Post oaos
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THE VIOLENCE CONTINUES.

Tho disturbances continue in the south part Of the Ter.
rory as bad a. ever and men proessngto be Christians
are sustaining those freebooters In their deprcdatons
upon persons and property II is decidedly awful think
o such state Of Affairs existing In free government In
stead Of sustaining such robbers and murdercrs every
press pulpit and voice In Kansas should be active In put
ting them down. terrible rctributon must follow this
state Of anarchy, and 10 those who have been con-
cerned in II or have countenanced H. for God of Justice
can have no sympathy with such actions
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MyEfMG OF TIE STOCKHOLDERS OF THR MN
"A YMk and New Orleans esAmedp Cnmpany vil BE- ~
fuesday, January 1 lse A punceusi stsndanse Il r.
guessed Tine q meeting o'clo6k r. n BY order " ~
r. MILL1R, 6eos&syv
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ID Inimitxble show cayds,
Orders pun ctually attended To-

NOLEMAN'S FARM MIl.L--THls MILL. HASRECEIvED
the first premiums at the State Fair at Syracuse and
United States Fair at Richmond, Va and creating great
element among the farmers throughout the country
operation the Office Of the Coleman Mil
pany, Tribune BulGngs No. Spruce street New York