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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
FREE NEGROEs

"A bill has been introduced in the Georu;.
Aegsiature, similar in its provisions to tho Sc
l1epsEaaon in some other Southern State re-.
qhifingsail free persons of color to Isovs .h.
o. n.a'e ~ the frat Monday of Jsnaary, 1862.
uhese' who desire to remain, gan do so by selling
themselves with whst children they may have
to such masters as they may select. The mr.
chase money thus paid is to be appropriated to
aeray the expense ofthose who prefer to Ieav.
me penalty for remaining contrary To be the
'pfoyls'onsl0f the Bitlsis Immediate sale into
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
OFFER OF MILITARY AID TO VIRGINIA.
FROM THE SOIITH

ihe services of the ~Ogle,horpe Infantry of
Augusta, Ga, the Hancock Van Guard Of
Milledgeville, Ca, the City Light Dragons of
Columbus G".' the Wilmington Light Infa ntry
and the Independent Greys, of Elizabeth CITY
N: c. have been rendered Governors Wiss. of
Virginia. but have been declined. The Cover
nor states' while acknowledging these marks
OF affection and kindness from the citizen sol.
o'ery OF the South, that Virginia is able to exc
cute-her own laws. :
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
ORGANIZATION M Tvr 1,o,,.z


Ae ~ ASn'0gton correspondent of the New
i1ra Times writes to that paper as. followsain
rsla''on 70 ne osesnisstiop Of the sHeusst. Of
representatives: .,x. 'Fs''E'
sseHator Hicbolson; 81 Tenn reasSSssaa ,s.
end EaPorted an interesting propramms
Csna.e rns osglnizaaon Of the House. Jsrerniah
;fSr ths sntira e % fully authorized to- speak.
including r. WiDsss Dsyls aslsess,en tSs ae;
LeeomPtSaites stfad firmly by the Demoor. ~
there Will be: md 1oaes OF thss yysey, Rsns,hqy,
.axisg .nsSEgsHIsssieHj j6to their own ShsnI.
RI sne sw : ~ nmes.es fo man viii lres;st i2
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BY voting for Clemens fof Prn tsr g;sI, SSs sSSSsss
ocEatio partner. Senasorp Nic6 Sison y q.
Nemenasbas assursd ki5A thai sueh ;ct,;
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
THE HARPERs FERRY PR1soHrRs.

Ahere can be no doubt that the idea of rescu.
ing che prisoners has been extensively enter
ta'nec' end such being the case, it is we'll that
The fanatics at the North should understand
ana plainly see, that this will not and cannot,
oe done, and that whoever attempts it will be
put 10 death. On his recent visit to Harper RS
Ferry tits said that Governor Wise gave the
prisoners distinctly to understand that thsv
neeu en'er'a'n no fallacious hopes Of respite.
PARDON or Communication of punishment for
.mn.; snaa tne sentence of the Court, on the dav
terms of it. ~ ''''
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
ESTATE SALES.

at the eale of the estate of pLiIlip crou,cr
deceased, on the SOth ult 81 negroes, were sold
and at very high rates. A woman and child
oroughtNSl9o0; girl Sl7O5; field hand
sl555; q woman and children s3oo5.-Aver.
age Ss4o, which would have been greater but
for the sale. Of several old negroes.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
LEGISLATuRE

Our Legislature ssetnbled on Monday last
and has been busily engaged during tile week,
In receiving Petitions Memorials DC. We shall
endeavor to keep our readers posted up. Those
desiring full reports of the proceeding. would
DO well to subscribe for one of the Cn,un,,;o
papers, which may be had during the session for
$l,OO,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02

sLAvERY.-Notic was given in the Missis-
sippi Legislature, the 10th instant, by, Mr..
Graham, Of the future introduction of bi,l to
abolish existing laws against tic introduction
OF s'avee IRON sSroad into the States, and to
!eeaiize the holding of blacks in bondage in.
troduced from fcrsign countries.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
9 MILINER Y
AND
DRESS MAKIMG

HE 8uoscrlber having engaged the serv;
l. ees of MRS. WORRELL a ladv fror,
Philadelphia. and thoroughly acquainted With
her business in all its Department., would rs..
Pestfully call the attention of the ladies cf the
village and District toathe fact; that they can
now % have DRESSES, MANTILLAs, CLOAKS
most approved styles. "n"
Mrs Worrel comes highly recommended and
entire satisfaction will be guaranteed in ali
work done by her. "''
For the present, Mrs. Worrel may be found At
the residence of Mrs. Dendy.
Nov. "a. 1853. 80, At.
Banner copy At
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
VALUABLE PLANTATION

belonging to the same Estate, lying in Union
district, on Broad River. adjoining lands of W
=. Dunn. w. y. Johnson. b. F, Reid, Robert
Boyce, Mrs. p. Farr, aud DR.. D. l.. MeMahan.
containing s?5 acres more or less This is one
OF The most desirable plantations now in mar
ket. About 300 acres of woods, and the
remainder in high state of cultivation.
Also, will be sold, at the same time and
place, "
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
TWO SPRINGS.

z OF excellent water. To persons desiring a
commodious and pleasant residence, this place
offers unusual attractions. The House is within
half mile of the villagesana is situated upon
spot of great natural beauty, susceptible of
being made ly judicious Improvement, one of
the most desirable residences in the State The
location perfectly healthy.
TERMS OF SALE-The Plantation and
House and Lands above described will be sold
on the following terms
Cash sufficient TO pay costs, the balance on
credit ofone, two. and three years, with inter-
est from day of sale. payable annually pur.
chaser to give bond with at least two good
and sufficient sureties for the payment Of the
purchasee money.
Persons Desiring fnrther information will ad.
dress s. +. Arthur, Esq. at Union Court House,
;. C., or the subscriber at Whitmires 2. O.
s. c.. ia
JOHN N. HERNDON,
Admir- of L. p Herndon.
Unionvil!e, s. c.. Nov. 4, 1856. nov stw
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02

We direct attention to the artcl shy "Tax
Payer" on epr ist and I'D page.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02

The irst number Of which will be issued
on. The FIRSTFUESDAY in January. %.
1.-THE ESOUTHERNER," as it's name indi-
Gates, will lbe devoted 70 the maintainance Of
the full Development of the resources Of our
section: it will contain the latest news from
different quartsIse and the aim of those who
control its colHinns will be to render it. Tin all
rsspects, . valuable recorder Of passing,
events. -. - f.st.l - q e !! ~
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
DWELLIMG HOUSE.

containing Eight Rooms. with all necessary
outbuildings. a fine Garden and Orchard Of
the finest and rarest varieties of every descrip-
ton. These fruits were selected with great
care, and the Orchard and Ground have re.
ceivcd much att ention. The Tract fronts upon
the public road and on the place are
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02

belonging to the Estate of Col. Z-P. uerndon.
deceased. The Negroes are all very likely.
and amongst them are several CAapEN7SRs'
BLAck'Mrns House SERVANTS, CARRIAGE
DRIv ELS and good Cooks
TERMS OF SALE: For all sums Of on e
thousand dollars and less, credit of twelve
months with interest from tho day of Sale all
sums over one thousand dollars, n credit of
one and two years. in equal lnstairpents with
interest from the day ofsule, payable annually
Purchasers TO give note or hond with at least
two good and sufficient surites for The pnymcrt
OF the purchase money. If in any case ad.
dition security should he required the pulchas-
er must pay for the necessary papers
Also, at the same time and place. will he
sold l CARRIAGE and 2 BUGGIES, each with
double Harness, nearly new, and perhaps some
other articles not necessary to mention
TERMS OFSALE: For all sums of $50 aud
less, cash on delivery over $50, credit of
Twelve months with interest from day OF sale
purchasers to give bond or notes with security
rs above.
Also. at the same time and place. will be
sold, by D. Goudelock, Commissi oner in
Equity, under decree for partition n
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02

EB We direct attention to the advertise
.nents Of fresh arrivals at D. N1cLAucut,xr
= eB The salesof the large estate of Col. 2
- hEhSpos' deceased; estate Of DR.. ROBERT
GILES Prospectus of the SourHERx.n, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-16
:. ASSISTANCE FOR BROWNSVILLE.
c Mayor Of Brownsville, Texas, makes the following
appear 70 the people Of New Orleans for assistance.

..., TO THE PEortE or REV ORLEANS.
"a sc.hg OF sne citizens Of Brownsville Texas the
If nn ana The means further defence
assistance could be obtained from New Orleans
steamship Arizona would be offered for the transportation
cn immediately and certain Information being had
The time The Texan Rangers may arrive and our town being
the enemy known be In It's vicinity the roads being
hlockaded the mails all the routes leading and from
Interior OF the State being daily seized;
was resolved that The chairman q the meeting be author
well armed would be sufficient n Operation with our
present forces for the present protection Of the until the
troops from the interior Of Texas shall arrive.
also considered that inasmuch large expenses
already cttzens and the city itself being ut
iery impoverished would be utterly impossible for er
penscs either OF the armament subsistence Of these
be here We therefore solicit this aid II THUG 10 be
obtained. STEPHEN POWERS, Mayor OF BrownsyIle "
ca sa-r-aA4 VI GalAuA,ss i. su-s.y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-16

ing simple and inexpensive, and stock may DO lot ioosc
Ia all oirectioDs and he mentioned cases " farm1rs who
had grown rich by taking advantage Of the natural fer
ty of the soil without troubling themselves BY cuuvat
ing It. tra-E :.
Mr. Card after speaking Of tho MISSISSIPPI the Ohio
Cincinnati aud Washington, at which place he had in
erview with the President and General Walker said that
America seemed 20 him country Of great abundance;
had ample sccpe for many wished 60 IT. never
helcss be would not advise those who felt comfortable
at no 20 emgrate 70 America.
Having stated some Of tbs impress n,c. tls tst
~ amy s ns on mis- memory, Mr. Card concluded
fpQs on the dry land OF England
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-16
THE LATE OUTBREAK AT VICTORIA, NORTH
ERN MEXICO.

from the New Orleans Picayune, Nov. 10.1
By the schooner Peter NOVEL;, Capt Waters arrived
from Tampco, we have advices from that port
The steamtug La Reforma arrived out on the 14th
and from the notice in the Pra, have given
general satisfaction.
when the Moweh left, ssthe conspiracy "outbreak'
or revolution at Victoria City of which we had brief
mention by the last steamer frem the Rio Grande A
thousand rumors were in circulation but they leave as
much in the dark before the nature and origin Of
the movement tho more SO that the Psma saw ct at the
last moment to suppress its account because as il
AYERS "some dates were wantiug" but really we sus-
pec because the government wished to hush the matter
up.
From this and comparison the statements before u.s.
II would appear that " the convicts,' SO called were
helped to their liberty by the opposing party that they
afterwards became unmanageabe and being opposed in
their depredatons finally organized themselves into an
armed band and proceeded to lay friend foe alike un
der contribution Several neghboring villages had been
visited by them and plundered besides Victoria City,
at last accounts they making their way 70 the more
thickly inhabited towns Of the north.
Whatevor, however, was the nature of the affair, Il
seems to have created considerable alarm ut Tampco.
All the troops dsposabe there the sea coast were
Immediately sent up under the command of Colonel Garz
and at last accounts encamped the vicinity Of VIC
tora where they to await further instructions Sub
sequenty, park Of artillery and company of nvads
from the hospital were sent up renforcements from
all which would appear that the affair was one of more
than ordinary urgency.
In an order of the day. announcing the detection OF vi
daurr Gen. Degollado says-The reaction have already
raised the Of joy at the rebellion Of the leader Of the
North, believing that will result permanent confusion
in our ranks But in this they will find themselves mis-
taken Vdaurris detection will only purify the national
cause, whilst his fall will prove terrible lesson to
traitors"
The campaign proper, however would seem to make no
progress The headquarters of the liberals was still at
San Luis Potosi; advance had been made nor do VIC
near Oh any movement Of Importance whatever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-16

MrRDgpyR CoyUcrED-The man Jones' who killed
David Dunbar and threw his body the Mississippi has
been convicted In the Bolivar (ass Court and sentenced
to sc hing pgnaag :osneri. lived u Louisville.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-16
INTERESTING FROM MEXICO.
Tho Brownsville Treubles-- The Outbreak at
vietorla- Movements or General
- Alvarez, ry
OUR ACAPULCO coRREsP oNoEScE.

w" WET KY
AuAruIoo, Mexico, Oct %, 1889.
Movements Of General Alvares- 10 the CITY Of M=so,
de-, DC
General Alvarez is daily expecting arms which on
the coast and they arrive tho General will take
the field In person He collecting troops from all parts
Of his country, aud when he leaves for the City which
will DO about four weeks, ho viii take about six thu
sand men with him. General Wheat aud his STAFF have
arrived.
II reported that Mramon sent column or 2 600
against Oaxaca but yet nothing official has been heard
from them.
The greatest enthusiasm seems TO prevail among the
people.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-12-20
COURT OF GENERAL sEssIoNs-Deo is-Befers Re-
eofoer BARNARD.

Caudus Verdi, Frenchman, was tined on an IN
dcment robbery the fret degree having knocked down
exAldermsn Hiram Corin and the affidavit states taken
possession OF hs watch the night Of the 9Th Of Noyember
lie convicted Of assault and battery sentenced to nine
months Penientiary, and hne Of so.
Ccels Kane tried for abandoning child witness haV
ing her deposit basket toop with hsnnel IN H.
which found contain infant. The evidence avsa9o
sufficient to make ont and she consequently
acquitted 80 -,
Charles Conway tried for Illegal voting the late Charter
etiOn, the IXh District Of the Fourteenth Ward Ac
quilted. ..
Bartholomew Gunuson young in the employ Of Phil
lips Co. No " Brosdwsy porter tried for stealing
worth Of fur gloves and silk goods and delivering them to
accompce named Piper the night Of the 10th November
supposed that the goods carried of the roofs OF
the adjoining houses to No % Broadway where Piper had
room Ats the trial had advanced hour Gunn-on
pleaded guilty, whereupon be was remsnded until saturday
Timothy Madden and John Edwards severay PLEADED guilty
larceny having been indicted for stealing box Of tea
sx months the Penitsntiary and Mad
discharged appeared that he uuconiciousy
employed as tool.
VIM Sicily indicted for forgery in the fourth degree having
passed counterfeit money was tined and acquitted
Devine and Edward Peabody also indicted Tor passing
counterfeit money both pleaded guilty and remsnded
til Saturday.
Thomss Cuff was remsnded on a similar plea
Charles Carpenter pleaded guilty to assault and battery and
wa held to bail for sentence on Saturday.
Charles Bochm German, acquitted OF the charge OF
grand larceny and Mary DoDahue of petit larceny Adjourned
New-York daily tribune., 1859-12-20

markets-cARzyuLIr RnrOHrss ses Tn. n Z. rssyss-
AsHEsThe 6rner FOR Pearls, sales Of 50 bbl st
SIS asa s5 az, and 100 bbls: Pots at - IA:
en and STATE .Dd with ster and sor anfsvorsSs new, ro
EgsoPe prices Of grade: are ss,a IN ..r g.
a.. sie; quietly; the @ Ss.sI ssss s5s Cute e, hss sns
Ws.,s.Si IS iCsss low ssas. d sItIs g sss
x oI oI traaa Ssnds Do snd IS for s. oai. and
.ns s. 1 s as s r $. s1 s. soaa
Flour dull and heavy the arrivals are not large but with
S iii ''Ssi s IS s for 1psTsus Baltimore. &c. and $50
81 Is for the better aSss Rye feu, I 70 sad} asI.ad
Is jersey snd ~ 20 for Baltimore Back
wheat Flour In request, and not plenty at 81 sses S
GR1iNThs whea, marse. yey quiet. The unfavorabo
ab,ence Of saes Tide demand Is confined chiefly miler.
but thr yisw' and hodsr vide apart Barley held viii
RSldsis We quote ). close: 7saic Tor state 7sSsc
Ssa,S tie sales are BUSH a assssc for Wsssrn a
for State and Cansdanhe latter extreme pce for
i more abundant and quiet sS4ssc Canadian Peas
f sales Of Is bbl, ssc Corn Is she, essisr and y les
sac for new Thite Jerssy, SOaesc fot ysow dol s9
50 yellow s0DthsTH sad SsG for old do and Round
WBisKYTbe market is srner and in fair ismsndI sales of
PRoyisioSsThs inquiry for POrE {: llI,ed and the
lower and closes heavily the arrivals are ao ge, bat The
Nss. sl5 20 or 1hin Mes, and . II 5si s ior Prime
Bse hss,y the demand i The arrivals .,s
foT reusoie sn fO S 50 for Eztra Prime Me.s
Is SG gss sacS9 is rite DOL "a ss "a Il sSss Ia. n'sss %
Wss:;1 ne s az a.S snd sS for do shOsdsr
9f s %Sfs sPsSe Pss c D.sd IN good demand
osn ss Is1 sales .. oe SI:s9 ss5asI a. 1... =
SH tAs sSa soss5 s9 gnssss i sOswSs da sad
ssy ~. ds rata Crude eosiinsss Iansnd common Ro
's mS1s i nsPsSs e c sSs & s1s with ''':' ''s -
t:ayss.s, 20 de.ati y.rdi 40 bS. !. u 50 p 80
.: Ssa a s % s s - ~ 8; ;s$ Fl. @. IT. d.::s ..ss
OLs-Linsssd i in irorroysd dsmsna as prizes tend up
wrd sae.of $500 gallons st sa5s Other aeshgos. sIe
wHALEBoNE /. IL fair demand hardening rates. but tn.
HIDEs IL improved demand ssd hsss r..hsr moro
20 sops - We aNe a, n S ne 9seso' = s
rejecting Ss{ so0o cIiy Slaughter g. es.li
Essnhsm and 4so BnsnO. Ayrs da no. learn
WoOL--Ihe demand for Domestic quite limited owing 10
s $ & sss sss5s sed ne ais sass si 'sss Ps.s ,'s 80 g
2e r Guy and Eztr. Couniy 100 bales Asstzs and Buenos
SoTToS-Tls I.Es L dali and hs.yy sale. Of 500 b.is.
We sSSse stdns uP.nd, =, W iis and osass
Alma. are M psrtiesI.TI, dule 49, N'" 0ss6
s.y sS. y Se asnsS ss ~ ssss % 800 A
MOLAssEs ia steady sales q 500 bs New Orleans Of Sic.
TE1Psadns DE auction ALE nossee iss 81. iss very
HAYTEs a..se sr and the demand s fsir sales Of 10
sKEDsThs inquiry Clover SEED fair, s.es 30 b.s
a - Is y bush OesL fis. Seed y if ds.nd 81 s
cseatta Lnsssd s quite active prices have ssn
BsIis q the sss. Z so..ss .:a S.ss 81 q. bs.As
essh es, s,gPpcsed 70 be st 81 g. =, ,A.,n.-s
rids .hippsr. hold os .si.s iOs siOs s..A
LIBEWs learn Of sses sf ls'S bOs Common h0oksnd1 q
sAITs.. h.y. been made Of 90 ssska AaAtsEs yrpsa
EtRei seg Eiaslss ss sessi ~ ~
New-York daily tribune., 1859-12-20

ke M BOurciesul 70 hAve the .oe snc Bseoutrd manage
ment Of the Stage In al II. departments
IL agreed that Agnes Robertson shoud be euFaxed
play a. an Artres Tor period Of In the Ys s1d siE
In The sptnr Of each s,s.rs 70 have tA, pivess O
making iesl engagement tie expiration thoss periods By
giving hteen days notice such eergAgennt for
thrn two weehs nes PecAy agreed The contrary Neither
during the lease
Bogrciesult to receive weekly 500 snd have i~o
clear half benefit in the Fa and IN the Spring Mss
q. 10 receive loo nightly and haif bens6ts
IL agreed THAI AL dramas produced the stage an an
performance BY Mr Bouccsu TO Be included Ia the
munerstion above stated
The Season. to mean - weeks In each yea.
II any difference between the parties the b
settled by AbTstors be chosen by each party the s
tsor choose umpire and her award TO be binding the
pey in whoe favor the award TO be hbry enter
judgment the in Supreme Court without further notice
20 The other party.
Charles Goodyear Agt Horace II. Day.
After the reading Of the papers In this case, the
Judge said that he bad made appoin 70 try in the
District Court Tuesday which could be postponed and
that H. could IA when be could With The
eut the motion he also stated that be had examined
the papers enough undessnd the perfectly Bat tha; his
preston that there such conflict Of aisvis hat
be oud be Authorized the Injunction ssked for
he coPainsns counsel however wished TO Dc allowed 70
the upon the sdsvs submitted and the defendant
being also deiou Of having his view Of the
the Judge ready TO give his decision, the cause stood
over for argument