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THE EUROPEAN WAR.

The late advices from Europe which We pub.
lish in another column, report at last coil's
ion between the Allies and tho Austrians. and
= defeat and retreat Of the latter. Previous
au .ic0s had led us to anticipate such result
from the superiority of the French troops
They have been rapidly accumulating at the
the threatened points Of attack. and now prob
ably exceed 100000 men. Their previous in
action has been attributed to the non-nrrival
of prov isions and military stores, hut with the
reception Of those we may expect that the
French Emperor will prosecute vigorously the
advantages which lie has gained. In the
meantime the conduct Of tho Austrians has
been weak and vascilating in the extreme.
After iash advance they have been forced to
beat basty retreat. and after perpetratlng a
number Of barbnrities, which had the effect OF
increasing the irritation of the popular mind.
Late accounts state that active revolutionary
movements were taking place in Lombardy; ;
and thus with a vigiant foe in front. and an
insurgent populace in the rear. We may antici-
pate that they will be speedily driven from
the peninsulsr. So long "a the war lie conhned
to Italy. and the French Emperor confines
himself to the task of regulating the re'ations
Of the various Italian States. it is likely that
England, the German States aud Russ'" VIII
preserve their neutrality. But the chief dan
ger of q general collision seems to arise from
the present revolutionary condition of various
provinces Of Austria and which may tempt
the un unwarrantable interference Of the French
ruler, and thus provoke the hostility OF tho
other European powers. These are nll inter.
ested in maintaining the integrity of the Aus
trian empire, and maintaining the balance si
mower IN the Continent.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

NOTICE TO BUILDERS.
THE subscribers will receive proposals for
l. the erection of
LITERARY HALL,
on the CoIieg- Campus at Due West. for the
use of the Philomathean Society of Erskine
College up to the
2lst OF June,
when the contract will be let. Said Hall will
be 46 by "a, and two stories high. For full
particular. refer to Joseph D. DAILY. Architect.
At Abb.yille C. II. We do not bind ourselves
to receive the lowest, or any bid, but will con-
slider ali that may be presented.
]. l. BONNER,
]. L. MILLER,
8. R. BROWNLEE,
r. A. ARCHER,
s. w. TOLBERT,
A. B. PAISLEY,
Committee.
juno 10. 1885. 6 ct
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THE VIRGINIA ELECTI0N.---IrS MORAL.
We copy the following from the New York
Herald Of the 8lst ultimo. Let the Democracy
heed in time:
We apprehend that but for John Minor Bolts
and his policy Of easy terms Of union with the
New York Black Republicans. Goggin could
and would have been elected the successor OF
Governor Wise. The result as it is should en-
courage the opposition of Kentucky and Ten
nsssee to strike out boldly for an independent
national organization. and to repudiate at once
in this view. out.and.out, the policy Of . fusion
with the Black Republicans upon any terms
short Of their absolute surrender. There can
be no union in 1850 between the Northern
abolition followers Of Seward and the Southern
disciples of such conservative men as Crittsn.
den and John Bell. That is certain. In the
meantime. however. the very suspicion that the
opposition Of the south are anxious for the
shelter OF the Republican camp. operates to
strsnp pthen the Southern sectional and secession
Democracy. Let the Sour horn opposition forces.
then, without further delay. take their ground
- fixed and independent orgsnssstion for
stine the sectional excuses OF the nfgger wor.
shippers OF she North and the nigger-dtivsrs oi
the south, and they may build up party com.
pstent TO eontso! tie Presidential t.sue.
FIf our Black Republican osssas in this quar-.
Tar fod any comfort IN this Virginia eleotiois
they sntit ID The dsssst OF 0osgin. The req
son /, obvious They do aos want ~ third
| Presidentisl party In the AAd: bot IN the mar
row ssesps of Lstohsr itis evident THAT there !.
room enough. and that there are material.
enough in the South for q very powerful third
party in 1880, We know. too, tina, upon z na
/ iionsi eoussft6ti0nai plktsossn suoh 3 psrsy
/ vsuta ssvy srsy shs baisaee ofpessr IL tha
s =: s!ssk s sss.ss' ssss x!
~ In n f61lsunsA - a. .s,. . .Ra1f~ .rs
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SALE OF NEGROES

At the recent sale, Capt. F. P. RosEHrsos,
Auctioneer Of the Estate of J. f. FosrER, ne
gro woman 80 years Of age, house servant and
three children, sged from months TO 6 years.
sold for Ss.l6O.o0 a woman 40 years of age
with three children, aged from one to six yesr.
brought S2,0l5o0 girl le years of age. l,0o0.-
90 =; another same nge $4,000; boy ID years
81, lO5o0 0; another IL, $4,000; Girl l2, 81 900.
The whole averaging S7sl.0O. Mules averaged
$4,000.
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7,E DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

We learn that the Executive Committee OF
this Society are vigorously prosecuting the
work Of obtaining the names of Annual and
Life Members. subscription Of SIS will con
stitute one life member. This sum is not re-
quired to be paid in cash. but only the annual
interest, (sl. .o5. } the payment Of which is en-
forced by the penalty Of forfeiting the princi.
pal in case of failure. Thus the life members
are subjected only to the payment OF small
annual contribution, during the existence Of
the Society, and upon It's dissolution they are
relieved from any further liability. The pay.
menL of one dollar entities one to all the priv
ileges Of an annual member-the right OF ad-
mission and exh ibition at each Annual Fair.
We learn that the various members OF the
Executive Committee have been very successful
| in obtaining names to their lists Of Annual and
! Life Members, and we have no doubt but that
| they will soon obtain euch number ns will
guarantee the permanent success of the Socie-
ty, and always insure a very attractive Prerni
um List. The cost of erecting the necessary
buildings, and effecting the other arrangements
for the Far in October next. will be betrayed
by a separate subscription. The amount re-
quired will be about $4,000. and we learr
that the sum will soon be raised by some o
our wealthy and enterPrisng citizens. The plar
of the building and the arrangement of th'
Grounds have been adopted by the Committee
and they have in contemplation a very desra
BILE location in the vicinity of the VillaZ
which will afford every facility to exhibitor
and spectators.
The success of the Society and of the forth
coming Fairs scems to be subject OF nue.
popular interest. in various portions of tn
District, and We learn that the citizens q
Cokesbury. Greenwood. Nirety.Six. Lownde'
Vile aud other points, are getting up nun
ber of premiums, in addition to those ofere
by the Committee. The feeling thus manfes
ed must insure the success Of the Society, an
render the Fair, in October, very attractiv
, | exhibition.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
WASHINGTON. June ], ]


Attorney General Black, under the instruc-
tion of the President, has replied t." the joint
letter of the Utnli5Judees on the subject Of the
military force with which the court fer the
Second district was attended daring the term
recently held at Provo City. lie says 1t IS very
probable the Mor,nons have been guilty OF
crimes for which they deserve the severest pun
ishment, and that it is not intended by the
government to let any one escape against whom
the proper proofs cnn be produced. With that
view the District Attorney has been instructeh
to use all possible diligence in bringing crimi-
nails of every class and of oil degrees to justice.
The usual and established modes Of dealing
with public offenders must be exhausted before
any others are adopted.
The NAVY Department have received volum-
inous dispatches from the coast of Africa. dated
Porto Prayn. April l5. The commander of the
frigate Cumberland gives rather graphic az.
count of the modus oper1ndi of stealing and
running of slaves. as carried on by yachts
,chooners and regular trailing vessels. The
traffic during the last year. he says. has heen
| greatly on the increase, Notwithstanding the
| unceasing vigilance Of not only the American
sauadron, but also of the English and Spanish
| men-of-war in those waters. All kinds OF ex-
pedients are resorted to by persons engaged IN
the traffic to avoid detection. He thinks that
if the Department would employ o smaller
class Of vessels. capable Of running into the
| TtSeTb phy o. oO 90 W s"S
slavers. they would be more successful in these
voyages, and the traffic would be greatly
| abated.
ltis stated as . remarkable fact that al
though it was long ago known that Postmaster
Hestcott, Of Philadelp phia. would be removed,
there were no applicants for the office. The
names of ten gentlemen had. however. been
mentioned in that connection to the President.
who, when he appointed Mr.. Brown. was not
certain of his Christian name but afterwards
sscertained it through political friend.
The President recently. in alluding to the
charge that his visit to North Carolina Wal
with a view to q nomination for n second term
said that nothing was further from his intention
than this, and he would avail himself Of the
frat opportunity publicly to disabuse thu
minds Of those who suspected him Of having
any design to become again candidate for tn
Presidency.
General Jerez, Minister from Nicaragua. hs
be-n officially advised Of the ratification OF tn
Belley contract, but with such amendments q
avoid complications or impediments in the ful.
flment Of treaties with other nations our owl
included. 1t copcedes to Mr. Belly no impor
tant grants or privileges until the canal shal
. have been completed. Costs Rios. It will b
recollectel. first ratified this contract, and he
assent to the amendments made by Nicsrsgu
will, therefore. be necessary before it can tax
effect. From what 10 known here, 1t is no
probable that she will ac9uisscs. However
Mr. Bslly's scheme is regarded in dstinguishe
lsquarters % harmless affair. '.-
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TIE Loxpos TIMhs-The London cosrespon.
dent Of the Manchester Guardian states that
tho Karl Of Aberdssn applied tho other day To-
the Empsror Of Austria, TO sanction the pres.
sues Of the ritneS correspondents at the Aus
trisn hsadquartses and that this request has
Nssn granted. Mr.. BfakeslsY. the gentleman
who sssumss this important duty, is an officer
oE the engineers. II is said that Lord Absr.
dssu did not scsupss 70 rsusind HE Imperial
Maiesty that the Austrisus bad susersd more
than they might b. Wiling 70 confess by shsir
- .neSssp, saiiissry history. DR.. Ru.sll. q
TSma, 20 Is assdinis, Is vsiss Ne sissee-
ess ths Tar ses thst ssys e - S''-V H''',
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THE SACRED AND HIGHLY ARTlSTIG
- ~ NI I" HR "A MN -A
OF THE
MESSIAH and HOLY LANDS.

COMPRISING all the principal events ip
~ the Life Of Christ, from the apnunciation
70 the. nsion-whieh hss elicited the most
unoua lifted and enthusiastic admiration. will
open at Abbsville op Thursday, June 18th, for
The sabibisions viii b. sivsu In the Court
House oa Thursdsy. Friday and Saturday Even.
inas ,Doofs opst St:half-psst5 Z. =doshmSncs 70
mSSS as quarter past 8. ~ IVY
TICKETS 80 Gents Children and, Ssrvants
hal. price A Arss1g.srs; TsS; " T.sssr schools
Z Juno lo-e-lt = sScas re.
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, Tnx PoruLI1,os OF NEW OkIrxxs RAr'prY
DsoeEAs,ss.--Nsv Orleans - thineing ont very
percsptibIy. Though tho weather is reported 70
bs NOT vssy hot. as yst. Every boN. every
train. svsiy sesau,ss, = carrying away its full
freight q s4eassrs: .na shouss s z .s%s .S also
bess % bislnrtoS MOI Of ths places Of public
I'd lSf 3Hs Saas S5sSt fnSasSs,, tESrSlors, Nsx
Orleans win DO extremely dull Fssses@s4
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THE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD.

We learn from the Pickens Courier. that
His Excelency Gov. Grsr, has kindly con-
sented to allow an interval of two or three
days between the reviews Of the I'd and 9th
Regiments. to enable all to attend the mass
meeting at Tunnel Hill The reviews have not
yet been ordered: when they are. a day will
be fixed on for the proposed meeting.
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New WHEAT r-IurRovEuENr.-Al lot Of new
whent from the plantation of ". 3. Hodgson,
Eaq in Jefferson county. consigned to sMe.srs
r. Habersham Il Sons. was received yesterday.
and will be shipped by steamer to New York
to-day. whore it is engaged at f2 per busheL
In regard to the crop. of which it is part We
are Informed that it has been cut off one-third
by the rust, and is only of fair quality.
An interesting fact was told ,s in regard to
this wheat: 1t was threshed in the fields by
means of a small steam engine. placed upon
wheels. and 40 light in it's structure. as to he
moved about by hand power. This really val
unble improvement in agricultural economy is
made to do little Of everything on She planta'
ton; it saws plank, grinds corn, threshes
wheat. and eupplies the place Of sixteen mules
in ginning cotton. The introduction Of steam
engines for plantation purposes will work an
astonishing revolution in tho present system
As the great expense Of running them-fuel-is
not to be consid cred on item on a plantation
We wonder that they are not in more genera
use by our large planters. We 60 in for steam can
engines and cam els for tho plantations OF the
South.-,Sauannah Republican.
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Locus1s.-The Memphis Belletin Of Tuesday
says: We learn that these terrible pests. the To-
Gusts, with the noise Of which the surr rounding
woods are daily and nightly vocal. are com.
mit,ing serious deprelations upon tho growing
crops in tho country adjacent. In some sec
tions they are reported to have materially in.
iursd the young cotton aud corn. and the
most disastrous results arc anticipated by tho
planters.
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SALE DAY,

The following sales were made by the Com
missioner on Monday last: Woman and two
children for 81 $4,000; woman and two boys, 8
and 10 years old for $2,l2O.Oo; girl Ia years old
for $ll.sO.0o; two boys, Is and l6 years old. for
$2,lsO.O0
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DISTRICT STATISTICS.

We arc indebted to our friends Of the Ban.
rer for the following interesting items OF Dis
triet statistics, obtained through the kindness
of 9. A. uoDoEs TIE Tax Collector:
We have in the District ls.s0S slaves The
Tax on tho Same at s5 ctE per head, is Sis'
sl7,oo Free Negroes IOs. Tax OH the same
at $275 cts per head. $2s700.
Sales Of goods S555.sO6.oo Tax 2lct' per
hun dred. making 81. 1860.
Amoun, of professions $44, 6OoOo Tax 90 cts
per hundred, $303.28.
vaIue of I.o,s s4oE2so.oo Tax l7cts per
hundred s6S2l9.
2,4lo acres bottom Land-frst quality, 1886
acres; second quality. 7a,4s0; third quality S4i'
7ss acres. Total tax on the same. s2,467.34.
The Poor Tax is l3i per cent. on tho Gene'
raj Tax making Ss.sls.s7.
The tax levied this year by the Commissioners
of Public Buildings 10 per cent, and amounts 70
Sl.ls6,7o.
The Bridge Tax is IA per cent. on General
Tax, and amounts to $3,ll5.69.
These amounts include the Tax Collectors
commission.
Total amount Of taxes taken in the District
S237l4.IO. Deduct commissions, Sl,lo57o
leaves S22,52s.4O.
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TIE Sons OF TEAPERANoI.-The National
Division of the Sons OF Temperance continued
iss sessions yesterday at SAMSON street Hall.
The exercises not being intended to be made
public. no persons were admitted. save those
vhowere members of the Order. This evening.
however. a public welcome will he given I"
tho strangers, now ia this city, which is to take
plaee at the Academy Of Music. Mayor Henry
has been invited to preside and give them the
welcome. which will be responded to By distin.
guished members Of the National Division, in
short addres.ea Amongst those expected to be
present will be the Hon. S. Tilley. of New
Brunswick Judge O'Neall, Of South Carolina
Gen. Cary. Of Ohio: Judge NcfIenry. of Iowa
John Maffat, OF Canada West: Neal Dow. o
Maine; !. r: Buckley, Of Kentuck Ky; and W
tho responses Dr.. Chaplin, of New York. vii
deliver s.iecsure on tempersuce--Philadslphit
Prem
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BTU a r Y

DIED, in this District on Thursday evening.
the oath of May, after an illness Of nearly two
months, SARxu GnIrrIN. daughter Of II. M and
LOUISA QuArrLEpuM. aged eleven months and
twenty days. Death is at all times sad. but
doubly go when we record the loss Of the
young and lovely. This engaging child was
the light of the household and her remeul.
brnncs will long be cherished by her afflicted
parents. Surely our loss is her eternal gain
Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade.
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to heaven conveyed.
And bid it blossom there
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FOREIGN NEWS.


The hattie between the Austr'ans and the
French.Sardinian army took place on the 2lot
OF May.
The Austrians were commanded by General
Station. r. and attacked the pusts occupied by
Marshal paraguay D'Hillers, hut were driven
back by General Forey's division. After
furious combat Of four hours, the allies carried
the Austrians.
Two hundred Austrians, including Colonel,
were captured.
Among the losses sustained by the allies,
were many officers.
The Austrian accounts of the battle differ
very widely from those given by the nles.
The actual French force engaged in the bat
tie is not al ed. but believed to have been be-
tween and 7UUO. besides regime mt Of Sardi-
nian cavalry.
The Snrdinian Bulletin announces that the
extreme left Of the Sardinian army vas under
the command Of Gen. Baldwin. who forced the
passage Of the Sesia, and put the Austrians to
flight.
Gen. Gnrribhldi had entered Gaven D with
GOuO men for revolutionary purposes.
1t was rumored that six English men of war
had entered the Adristic sea.
The latest accounts report active revolution
ary NOV ements in Lomhardy.
The King of Naples is dead, and Francis II
has assumed the head of the government.
The English admiralty has formally invited
tenders for a monthly mail from Australia vi,
Panama.
general meeting Of the Atlantic Telegraph
Company had been called TO sanction the agree
m-nt with the government aud issue g6OO,0o
of new capital.
Tie Paris Moniteur announces that Franc
adheres TO the abolition of privRteering, and L
the principle that neutral fsg covers enemy
goods.
Later from Europe.
New YoRK, June 7.
The news by the City Of Washington wa
telegraph.d to Queenstown o.day. She bring
dates from Liverpool 10 the 26th ultimo.
Seven thousand bales cotton changed hand,
the market closing steady with All improve
-. tone. Consols vt to 924. Other news unm
. portant-
Second Despatch.
z In Berne, on 25th ult., it was reported thi
Gari5aldi, with 5000 men. had barricaded hin
self in the town Of Verse; but was witho,
cannon. The Aus.rians were in the neighho
e hood, provided with artillery, and fight he
= commenced.
, 1t wae stated in Genoa. on the 26th. that II
Bey of Tunis had offered two reg giments
n Piedmont.
Alvices from Alessandris, to the 26th. sta
= that the Emperor passed several hours
# Vochera. Nothing yet decided respecting Il
n departure Of the tr""pa
t BY advices from Marseilles. to the 26th. '
learn that the Porte Of Turkey promises
It recognize Prince Coura Sclave.
= The population on the Adriatic coast beg
. to show HUSTLE feelings towards the Austrian
d Berne dispatches say the Austrians had ],
B. Como and Milan, and were concentrating I
forces on the river AIDA.
ic The French ard Sardinians were advancn
r. Accounts from Hungary were seriou,
alarming. 1t is estimated that kossuth "
soon be there.
In Liverpool. on Thursday. breadstufs We
steady.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

AOSEhIlSEmENIo.
We direct attention to the advertisement Of
Messrs. WIER d LrruooE. who in view of re-
moving to q more desirable location. on the op-
posite side of the Square, are now offering their
fine Stock OF goods. at cost prices fer cash.
Their stock comprises a choice variety Of the
best 60 DDS Of the season, and presents a rare
opportunity to all who are desirous of making
valuable purchases at cheap rates.
Mr. D. McLAucHLrv. Chemist and Druggist,
advertises large supply ofnewiarrivsls at the
we'll known eetablshment on Granite Range
MIR. MCLAUGHLIN is q Druggist of experience and
is prepared to keep very complete stock in
all the branches of his busness.
Messrs. GRAY l. ROBERTSON, advertise q vsri.
ETY. Of ladies and gentletnen's goods. These
gentlemen it will be recollected selling off
their very fine stock at cost for cash.
Messrs. AoNrw. HAWTHORN & Co.. Carriage
public patronage They keep constantly on
hand large supply of vehicles, and are pre-
pared to attend promptly to all orders.
See the "Notice to Builders" by the Commit.
tee of the Philomathean Society of Due West
Read the advertisement Of the sale Of Supe-
rior Betting by D. R. SoSDLEr. Agent.
See the advertisement of the Election o.
Majors of the Upper and Lower Battalions oi
the Saluda Regiment.
The advertisement of reward of s., 900, OF
| fered by the Bank of Charleston for the recov'
cry Of the package of 5000 abstract.d from
| tho mails.
The Advertisement Of Dir. WM HILL Ordinary
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THE HEWBERRY POIsoNINa cAsR

We learn from the Newberry Sun that the
slave Fanny has been found guilty of admins
tering the poison which resulted in the death
of Mrs. WILKES. and that she has been senten-
oed to be hung on Friday, the 18th July next
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SOUTHERN RIGHTS DRAGONS.

We had the pleasure on Saturday Ihst OF
attending the Tilt of this public spirited corps.
under the command Of Capt j. w. PERRIN, in
in the Old Field. on the road leading to Upper
Long Cane Church. There was fine turn out
of the Company and a large attendance of
spectators on the occasion. The contest was
quite an exciting one. and afforded much en-
tertsinment to all who were present.
The prizes coutended for. were Silver Cup.
precented by Nj. Jos. T.. MOORE. an ex-mem-
Der. and Pair Of Spurs, and Pair uf Gaunt.
lets presented by the officers Of the Company.
The first and second prizes to be awarded to
the victorious competitors in tho Tilt of four
rounds. and the third prize to be awarded to
the rider who should exhibit the best horse.
manship. To give additional interest to the oc
casion, and to serve as 4 pleasant burlesque
upon the exercises proper of the day, Tin
Cup had also been provided for the knight who
should afford a specimen of the worst riding
After close and exciting contest. tho first
| prize was awarded to Lieut.. L. H. RussELI,
the second to Mr.. Tnos. E. MATHIS, and the
third to Mr.. JOS. M. DAVIS. Then followed
the humorous contest for the Tin Cup which af
forded infinite amusement to all present. The
palm was finally awarded to Mr. Jos A. DAVIS
the successful competitor for the third prize
IN the preceding Tilt and who. with the ait
of his very active mule. succeeded in perform
ing sundry evolutons which fairly entitled bin
to tho victor's wreath.
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so ~ OF q n 4 Eis. >

! The following psrsons have freight In the De.
pot at Abbsvills ''"' W. -" sN.
is cotbrau, GHs @ Martin. u Jordan, p
r Frssiapd, A Clark H. Co. II 8 Cason, 3 J
whits, ~ RI White. J MeBrydt, W 40 r 2
Gaines, james .LeSaiA D. l. Wardlav.J w
csstera E v y Y Hvshsy. I B I, RMs'ssll, " e sosl J
4 spa sss - I'D a.jsoNDLEY. asa. q