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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, March l6, l;

| HASlitSGToN, Mnrcn TO- 1881
AspeciGl Cabinet Council will he held TO-
morrow for the purpose Of considering the
| question ofan extra session of Congress- This
subject was much discussed on Tuesday, the
regular Cabinet day, but so many difficulties
| appeared on every side Of the question that the
further consideration of it was postponed till
| Thnrsday-to morrow. The Cabinet were di.
| vided in opinion. Political consideration were
urged against an extra session, while the pub.
lie service would seem to require it. 1t is
still doubtful, though the impression prevails
| that there will be one, and that it will be call
ed in August. probably for the fourth Monday.
The object Of this delay is to give such States
| as have not made their elections all the time
that is possible consistent with the public ser.
| vice.
The Grand Jury in the Sickles case agreed
Yesterday to bring in bill against Sickles.
They took up :he case of Mr. Butterworth tn is
morning. Senator Gwin. Robert j. W4lker
and George Woodbridge, were summoned and
examined at length, and the result was to ac
quit Mr.. Butterworth Of all participation in
the attack of Mr. Sickles upon Dir. Key. A full
report of the case was gveu by Woodbridge to
the Grand Jury. also tending to exculpate But
| terworth. More witnesses have been summon
eo LOT tomorrow, when The jury will finally
decide in Butterworth's case.
In regard to the right or search question vo-
luminous correspondence has been gong on for
long time. The English government finnlly
want to know if we will consent to plan of
visit to our vessels. or. in other words. to legal
ize a trespass. Our government refuses, and
maintains that when case of visit arises it
must be judged according to circumstances.
The whole question. therefore, of right Of
search. remains unsettled. and where it did at
first.
Advices have been received here from Ma.
drtd that the Spanish government has deter
mined to throw open the trade of importing
coolies into Cuba. and to stimulate it as much
as possible. The object Of this ovement is
double one. 1t is intended to increase greatly
the present production Of sugar. by decreasing
the cost of labor to it's minimum point, and to
lead eventually to the abolition of negro sla-
very in that island, as to make its posses
sion rs undesirable to all the great Powers as
are Hayti and Jamaica now. 1t is calculated
that 200. 900 Chinese coolies can be placed in
Cuba in five Years. at cost of not over $l5O
head and that the value of the slaves now
there will be reduced in corresponding rate
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
Fire in Columbia

On Saturday morning, about 6 o'clock, a
fire broke out in the nnoccup,ed premises own.
ed by Mr. VIM. MEG uinnis, on Richardson
Street. next but one to the corner of Laurel
street.
1t appears that the fire had been kindled un i.
der the stair case, by an incendiary, and, not
withstanding the Engine Companies were
prompt and an abundant supply of water was
at hand, the building in which the ire origi-
joining, on the South, and several out. houses,
were entirely consumed, go rapid did the de-
vouring element spread.
The residence of Mr. II. c. Frank, adjoining
on the North, also took fire, whilst strong
wind was prevailing, but the bulk of the buil-
ding was saved by the perseverance of the Fire
Department. notw outstanding the entire roof
was on fire.
The following is the estimated loss:
The store in which the fire originated, own
ed by Mr.. William McGunnis, valued at $500
insurance $400; the dwelling house adjoin-
ing, owned by Mr. McGuinns. valued at g..
0o0-insurance $1,000 kitchen, valued at
S40o-insurance 5000; dwelling house, owned
BY Mr.. H. G. Frauck, valued at $2.50O-insu-
rance $1,000 furniture, valued at $3.50, upon
which there was no insurance, very mnch
damaged by removal from the house stable,
insured for $50. Total loss $6.150-partiaIly
covered by an insurance of s3,46O about
equally divided between Hartford Insurance
Company and the Connecticut Insurance Com
pany of Hartford.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
For the Presidency

The Southern Co'yederaey. published at At
lanta Georgia. hoists the name of the Hon. A.
II. Stephens for the Presidency and the Hon.
D. s. Dickinson, of New York for the Vice
Presidency.
The Coafederaey gives long leader in advo.
cacy of the fitness and claims of these gentle.
men, which concludes as follows:
THE South wants a representative man, a
Constitutional peer, and in him the nat ion g
safety and reputation can be con6ded. To all
Of which and in whom Alexander II. Stephens
is the embodiment.
For Vice President Hon. Daniel s. Dioken-
son, of New York, is in every respect most
suitable parsonage. His qualifications and de.
voted interest to the Constitution of his coun-
try. gives him pre.emptive claims over most
Northern men. and places him high in the scale
of American Statesmen. With the ticket OF
Stephens ahd Dickenson, the Democratic Party
can fight without fear. and il overpowered, can
yield without reproach. ~
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The Railroad from Washington, Ca, to
Chester 8. O.

The Laurensville Herald in n late number
discusses the practica6ility Of building a road
from Cokesbury in Abbeve District to Ches-
ter G. H., by way ofLaurens and Union Court.
house, aud the advantages such a road would
have over the present proposed one from New
berry to Chester. The building of the Dan
vile extension, seems to be reduced to Ger.
talnty. and a little effort on the part Of our
citizens, would place Chester S. c., and Wash.
ington' Ca, on the great highway of travel
between the East and West. We are clad to
see the interest which is beginning to be felt
on the subject, and trust that the present gol-
den opportunity will not be unmproved.-In
various portions Of the country the railroad
spirit has been excited to fever heat--An effort
is now being made to connect Charlotte, N, c..
with the valley Of the French Broad, and
similar enterprise on our par. W i'll bring to
our very doors the rich tide of trade and tra.
vel between the Atlantic cities, and the Great
Southwest. We extract the follow ing from
the Herald:
A project is now on foot to connect Abbeyille
by aroad with Washington G a aud then Newher
ry by road, with Chester, S. c., which will con.
meet oil the Northern cities with the South
western. by a shorter route than the present
one. as the Danvile connection is no longer
hypothetic, but almost certain.
Freight and travel seek their destination bv
the cheapest and quickest route, which is the
shortest, ns naturally as does the river it's
channel Now, it is to connect Abbeville with
Chester by n road running by Iaurens and
Union Court House, which will almost be a
straight line. The distance from AbbeviIle to
Chester is perhaps shorter by this route than
by Newberrv, and br. little more new road
would have to be built. In the rou,e propo-
sed hy Laurens and Union Court House, the
road will start at COkesburv. in Abbevillc Dis
trict, and thence run direct to Chester, which
IL the shortest route that can be built between
the two places. There is no estimating the
good effect that would result to us from hea-
vily freighted road, like this would be, running
through our District and there is scarcely a
doubt but that such road would do q large
business. and be as near self sustaining rs anv
1t would give material aid to the road we al
ready have. which would tap this great South
western thoroughfarc. and hc perhaps the shor.
test route to Columbia and Charleston
We hope the question will be discussed, and
If there is merit in it. that it he generally
known. If We can be benefited by it, let US
not permit the occasion, by our apathy, to
glide by US without effort, or q look to onr
interest.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
What the Press say.

They have a magnificent assortment Of
Books, and have prepared themselves with IN
umerable elegant Gifts to be distributed among
their troupe Of friends and customers It
large. e."-Ba!t Sun. .,...
Not only may a selection be made Of any
choice work, but with it the purchaser 10 sssys
to receive some artiole Of Jevelry, which in
many cases, proves quite valusble.-Daily Ia.
change
They make no promises that are performed
strictly to the letter. and by thus puuetuaIly
canoellipg their obligations have gaipsd ths
entire confidence of not only our citizens, bat
country abroad.-Bah. Patriot
young lady acquaintance Of ours purchss,d
for 81 Book at this establishment s,few dsyo
since, and received double. cased Gold WascS
valued at one hundred dollars--Npper.
The success which attends the Gift Book
House Of Messrs. II. E, HOYT d CO., has no
preeedents in the annals Of Gift EntsrprissA---
Argua l.s .... -. ..,.. x>s,
Call and see them, and our word for it, ron
will not regret, your visit-D;spateh
All Orders should be addressed TO -" H'!"H
20 III. e. EAOYT u CO., ~!
Ho Al Baltimore street, Baltimore, 1El,
March II, 1850 : y 49, ..:.'ii - ~3ms
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
The Fancy Tilt.

We learn that our friends the youthfu full eques
trians of Abbeville, will give fancy tilt, in the
Old Field, between the Village and the Upper
Long Cane Church on Saturday the Ist April
next. The performances will commence about
o'clock P. H., and the Public are respectful.
ly invited to attend.
The occasion will be one of interest Ap-
propriate costumes will be worn by the youth
full riders; and handsome prize provided by
the young ladies, will be awarded to him who
shall succeed oftenest in bearing off suspend
ed ring. We trust that there will be full at
tendance,
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The Public Printing,

A committee appointed under the authority
of the United States House of Representatives
report that the Superintendent of the public
printing at Washington is very corrupt man.
He has pocketed. according 10 the States. about
100000 of the public funds; and that journal
thus justly lashes him, as well as Wendell, the
proprietor of the Union newspaper, for like
conduct:
"These are astounding developments: but
they are of piece with the prevalent practice
in the capitol. From the byweys and highways
Of the government. the rottenness Of corrup.
tion sends forth an insufferable stencil. Why
are the people so patient why slumbers the
indignation of the Democracy See they moth.
ing discreditablc in the fact that the organ of
the Administration is under the ostensibie con-
troll of a detected swindera Have they no
word of surprise when they discover that the
President retains Cornelius w endell's corrupt
practices as funotionary Of government2-
Cornelius Wendell is still public printer, not in
name but in fact. Is there no popular protest
against the connivance of Congress in his en-
Ployment since the discovery of discovery of
his frauds and peculatons iOthers may be in
different to such an ignomy; but for ourselves,
We intend to lash the malefactor till the party
is purged of his infectious presence. and the
treasury is protected against his piratesl oper.
atione."
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
ABBEVILLE @. III.
Clubbing with Magazines.

The example OF several Of our contem pora-
ries OF the press, suggests the propriety of re-
mIndng our readers, that we are prepared to
furnish our paper in connection with the popu-
lar monthiles of the Season at reduced rates.
We will furnish the PRESS and either "HAR-
PER-" "GODEY ;" "GRAHAM :" or the
"KNICKERBOCKER )" for FOUR DOLLARS !;
and PETERSON" or Arthur" with the
fkESS for S3.50-which is only 81 in advance
upon the current rates Of thos Magazines.
Such magazines as HARPER, Cooley and
Others, with their attractions literary and pic
torial are Invaluable to the family circle, and
with the local incidents and general miscel-
lany of the country paper. constitute fund of
entertainment. which well repays the pecuni-
ary outlay
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
The Next Congress.

In view Of called session. to come of
sooner or later it becomes Of interest to know
place. Early next month elections will occur
in Connecticut and Rhode Island in Virgin.
ia, on the 4th Thursday in May; on 1st Mon.
day Of August in Alabama. Kentucky and Tex.
as on 1st Thursday of August in Tennessee
on I'd Thursday of August in North Carolina
on lst Monday Of October in Georgia and
Mississippi; on I'D Tuesday of October in Min
nesota on let Monday (7th) of October in
Louisiana. and on lst Wednesday of Novem
Der (2d) in Maryland.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
The Southern Rights DRAGONS.

We direct attention. to the advertisement of
tire Southern Rights Dragoons
We are Informed that this spirited volunteer
Corps commanded by Capt J. W. Perrin, will
give.theif annusl Tilt, IN the Old Field between
the Village and the Upper Long Cane Church
on the morning OF Saturday the I'd of April.
Various prizes will be awarded to the sucees..
ful competitors in bearing the suspended ring.
The Corps has lately beeh thoroughly re-.
organized, end is now in very fourishius
condition. 10 numbers among its members
some OF the best riders in the State. and With
its finely sapsrisonsd steeds. and rich uai
forms makes quite sIdshing sppsaraneA. Tn.
Tits have ever been closely Contested, and hsy4
always been ocssaisns .sof rare interest W.
fhsOkeion behalf of the ocsssios che synspa
stbising Ptsssnse and encouraging saailes e q,
y SosSS tEsgsy 30 sasb bssusifal fss.s.. .:.s J,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
tn. RrraA srssros.--rae wssbinptop sta.s

Tug ExraA srssIoN.--Ths Washington 8tasss
ssys that the apparent hesitation ofthe Execu--
uystin regard to tie call Of an extra session,
inpfes no doubt Of the ultimate decission IN
the matter. The President. We presume, does
not wish to assume 20 embarrassing srespoasi-
bili.y. except on compulsion Of an uudsnisbis
.pnblic necessity. But such necessity doessxist.
,asA when IL isplaiply disclosed 70 the apprs-
hsnsioI ef M ths Executive. there win BE no delay
in summ1pihg Congress Id exsraordinsrYsses
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
The Extra Session.

The question of an extra session is still un-
determined.
Should it found impracticable to make ar
rangements by which the mail service can lie
performed by means of certificates. and should
the question be decided by the 26th instant, =,
by calling an extra session. telegraphic dis
patch to New Orleans, and thence to California
via Tehuantepec route can be sent
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

FaoA YEa. cshz.7loa the. asa Of February
for Alvarado With about two hundred pssssti-
geisf fmosAy ladies q sAIvsrado has besns strone
y fortified within the last month with large
bras cannon and mortsss, taken from the Gas.
tie Of San yurn do uiloa; also two sohooners,
frsightsd Will. powder and ball; havs beSn dill
Eassbsd thas plaesl lPiscss and slso 3 load 10
Vempieo. T.sg.9 Isi5.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

THE CooLIE TRADE AND CuBA-The Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Herald
makes the following statement: 4.
"Advices have been received here from Ma
mined tbsog arsds
coolies into Cuba, and to stimulate it as much
as possible. The object of this movement is e
double one. It is intended to increase greatly
the present production of sugar, by decreasing
the cost Of labor to it's miniInum point. and to
lead sventusllyto 10 the abolition Of negro siav.
cry in tbst islsnd, so as to make its possession
HayH and Jamaica now. II is:saloulated that
100000 Chinese coolies can be PLACED in Cuba
10 Eve yesrs. at cost Of not over $50 o head,
End that the value Of the slaves now thsrs will
be reduced In correspodpipg ratio
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
The New American Cyclopndia.

We are indebted to Messrs. Branch, Allen
d Edwards the agents for the 9th volume of
'h's great Work. We have asyet only had
time to take hasty glance at it's contents,
and shall defer an extended notice to our next
ISSUE In the mean time we can cordially
commend tito the patronage of our readers.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
Mr.. Calhoun's Birthday.

The anniversary of Mr.. Calhoun's birth,
March 18th, was celebrated by the students of
the South Carolina College by public exercises,
in which Mr.. w: E. Boggs. of Fairfield, deliv-
cred the oration. The Calhoun Literary So
cIety OF Wofford College celebrated the day in
similar manner. Mr. S. A. Weber, of North
Carolina, delivering the orntion.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
CONsYGNEEs.

: The following persons inavs freight In tbe Do.
psf at Abbsville ,--J &eaa DIS. se.,sss-is., y
p Bernelle, OF Hasksll J.MnBsyde. t @
Perrin, Robson. Cothrsn, D Jordan, J
Mserrin. M Kallum, w H,Pssker, j w
Crawford, w. Stope,s ] " Jones. ,Mra z L
Parker, n A'Jonea 4 AAWilliams. q Kerr, A
lW Rebinsen; J J. Dawson, II Fresusa, + r j
White, r + Gordon, ) b Chalmers, GRAY d
Robsrteon, 7Wier b LyshgoS,p d Westlasld BIN
&s A Winstpsk, AN MsIisb. ":@&lg.
p. 4. soNDLEys As't I
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HAIR ! WHlsKERs!! MousTACHESl!!

-. Use my Unguent, and you can have Beau.
tiful pair Of Whisksrs and Moustacbe,-thick,
soft and luxurianl, within Six Weeks, whore
there were none before, and viii not Stain the
orinjare the Skin. Price, Fifty Cents per Boz
tie; sent toany part Of the United States. &
..., Address :; s.uas.,.if..., Z ~ =. ii,
'.sf,..ss .x JOHN N. SAUNDERS, = -
1s2 Third Street; New York City. (
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
Literary Notices.

Ar""r's Home Magazine and the ladies
american Magazine for April have been receiv.
ed. They are beautifully illustrated, and pre-
sent all their usual attractions.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

The Charleston Mercury says: We have to
announce. With sincere regret. the deoease Of
DR. Thomas D. Mutter. Of Philadslphis, al the
Mills House in this city. on the evening Of
Wednesday last Dr.: Muttsr was distinguished
in his isProfession, and had been been many years
> Professor in the Jefferson Medical College Of
Philadelphia We'll hnovn 70 mary citizens Of
Chsrleston, his death has caused pt6fpund
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

The Benton (Ala) Weekly Herald says: -
We understand that two wagon loads of Afri-
cans arrived at a plantation in our vicinity
few days ago.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

The Augusta Evening Di.patch of 18th inst,
says: A counterfeit $50 bill on the State Bank
of South Carolina, was passed on one of our
merchants this morning. ...
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MI A IL TX TS
AnpRvUfr.

ABBEvLLE, March "a, 1859.
Cotten-Cotton has advanced during the
past week at least cent. Wequote extrsm..
to-day at St 10 ll4c.
HAMBURG, March 81. 1880.
CoTroN-Our market has been an;m...a
during the week, and advanced 4c. The d..
mand is good at l04 to 124 cents.
FLouR--The market is very bare of this Ar
ticle tits retailing from Stores at A. 90 to A 90
per bbls. '..
H. d N. e. 8.
COLUMBIA, March %, 1859.
CoTToN.-The cotton market was ou;t. hr;.,
yesterday. Some 200 bales were sold. a. from
81 to l2o.; and fancy lot would bring ! to
1c. more. 4"
CHARLESTON. March %, 1859.
CorroN.-The sales of cotton TODAY r..oh.a
300 bales. The market exhibits no new f...
ture' quotations steady, and demand fair.
AUGUSTA, March %, 1859.
CorroN.-Sales of cotton in Aupusta TO-DAY
!,2O0 bales Holders offer freely, but show no
disposition to press Gales.
The Savannah cotton market was quiet TO-.
day, with sales Of $50 bales
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

The Charleston Courier says: at an election
held on Thursday, W. E. Haskell was elected
Teller in the Planters and Mechanics Bank Of
this city.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25

~ ~ H-AOI1MSO
PROPOSALS will be received by the Com
missioners Of Public Buildings for Abbe-
vile District. till SATURDAY. the NINTH Of
APRlL next. at which time, the contracts will
he awarded to the Lowest Bidders, for building
Kitchen on the Jail Lot. Also for White.
washing Jail, and for Paving around tho Jail.
Bids for each will be considered separately.
Plan and Specifications cah be seen by calling
on the undersigned.
B. P. HUGHES.
March "a, 1859 At o.
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"To this gentleman was awarded the premium
annually offered by the Faculty for the best dis.
sertation.
The honorary degree of Doctor in Medicine
Xas conferred upon DR.. John Douglass, of
Blackstocks, S. G.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-25
ATTENTION
Southern Rights DraEoofsa

INHE Officers and members Of this IA
Il Company will parade for Drill, on -
Saturday the I'd April next, between ~
the usual hours. A full attendance is desired
BY order of
Capt J. W. PERRIN.
D. L. MCLAUGHLIN, o. 8.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-30

METHODIST SrATIsrICs.--The Richmond
Advocate gives the following statistics OF
Methodsm in the United States:
IN L. Church, North, nine hundred and
fifty three thousand four hundred and seventy
two members; M. +. Church, South, six hnn-
dred and ninety-nine Thousand one hundred
and seventy five; Canada Conference, forty
two thousand and eighty-six; East British
American Conference, thirteen thousand nye
hundred and fifty five; Methodist 4. Church in
Canada, thirteen thousand three hundred and
fifty-two; Methodist Protestant Church, Sc
yenty thousand and eighteen: Wesleyan Me-
thodist Connection, twenty thousand Afri-
Sand: African NJ T.. Zion Church. six thou-
sand two hundred and three; Evangelical AS
socia:ion, or Albright Methodists, twenty-one
thousand and seventyVix. Total, one million
eight hundred and sixty-seven thousand nine
hundred and thirty-seven.''
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-30


cKss.-G. W. JONES, DENTIST. having purchased
the sxeinStce rfghf ior the above mode OF making
TEETH. and after astfss and tsStIH. II IN the most
iicuf cases, Hhere Other plates had fdttsd, rs
ttFey satisfied Of its absolute superiority over the
gold silver and platina method; can, therefo vi tn
confidence, recommend 1t to all who may desire full
partio sets of teeth, and especially TO sven as
nay % DISSATISFIED lrith those they are ao:c Es.ns
In this process, all OF the objections to the gold
plate remoyed-the suction ostHs psJsct secures
ssrort and Sfd5i!ity TO the fl, and the teeth bein:
embedded IN the metal, the Js0d IS excluded from
uuder or between them; they are, therefore, cean-
,r smoother and in every respect better. In con-
sequence Of the perfect adaptation of the plate to
the mouth. aud the suction thereby secured, ne can
insert teeth Without clasps, and IN all
eases guarantee perfect and salts factory hs
, THIS mothod having been adopted and conilneHd-
ed by those standing highest In the profession,
North and South, testimonials will be gwen and
specimens exhibited to any who may desire TO see
them. The old plates Ot those wsnin. TO elchans @
the old method for the sew, VIII be taken IN part
pay. VIII, of course, make EEIH on the Cid
mode for those who may prefer II.
Filling thorous hly ard bently done; and teeth ex-
tracted by electricity for those who wish IT.
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