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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-10-15
S1atr Of South Carolina.

rickENs DlsT--IN TnE Court or COMMON PLEAS.
T. N,a"'v'" MI. tSnige Z : 4ttgsh%|"', p.,aj.
Anson Bangs Coz PLBS AH'ys.
w HEREAS, thcplaintiff did, on the Goth day
w of DccembcN 1853, file his declaration
against the defendants. who (as it is saia) are
absent from and without the limits of this State,
and have neither wife nor attorney known with
in the same upon whom copy of tic said de-
claration inight Deserved: ltis ordered, there
fore, TINT the said defendants do appear and
pioad to the said declaration on nr before kc
2lst day of December. 1852; otherwise. final
and absolute judgment will then be given and
awarded againstthcm.
j. Il. HAGOOD, cc.p.
Clerks Office. Dec. 20 1853 lvn :
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vested as means of protection is an absurdity
l Will venture to affirm that thore cannot be
found in the civil. I'd world where constitu.
uonal Governments prevail, respectable
court that would not declare such legislation
unconstitutional and void.
Hence the Importance of keeping the courts
open to meet the unfriendly legislation, and
the effects of non-action. And hence the
anxiety to close them, that such purposes
may become effectual
a affirm that tho courts, Territorial and
Federal, in their proper order, will and must
take jurisdiction of oil causes properly insti.
tuted to determine the rights of property, no
matter whether that property be in slaves,
clocks or oxen. And they will have jurislic-
tion OF Its courts so as to exclude tue rights
OF sinvc'owhers, then undertake to say that,
having thus manifested purpose to make
war upon property instead of giving it pro-
lection, 1t has ceased TO perform tho main
junction OF government, and ought to be
abolished. No one having Just conception
Of the objects of government can hesitate to
say that any government, of whatever form.
wherever existing which deliberately, and
rs system, makes war on the property of
the citizen, ought to bo abolished.
Thus, gentlomcn l have stated nv opinion
OF the necessities of the South; and recon-
men" $Lch conduct as will he most lital" TO
produce harmonious and concerted action
| have presented also my views of the lead.
ing issues before you, with candor and |
hope, with becoming Difference /. trust,
however, am not one of those so incascd in
the armor of selfoonccit that the penetration
of any ray of light will be impossible. do
not cultivate that kind of consistency, which
can contnmaciously confront the truth in
spite of conviction. Butmy opinions, though
not elaborate with the care and precision due
to the occasion, arc deliberate. They are
before you to be canvasscd, criticised, adopt
ed or rejected as they may have in them the
force of truth or the weakness of error
As to the future of tho South, who can
compass it What prophets eye can pierce
the veil? Who can forcsce the full bearing
and final disposition of the many contingcn,
cies which come athwart its destiny These
determine the future, and they are for the
kon OF higher powers. This we know-if
the South shall draw her counsel from love
OF case or fear of danger, from unwse hcnt
or noisy sclfshncss, then her destiny is dark
If united counsels, wisely governing, shall
plant her on her rights, and maintain her
there with the tirmness of calm conviction,
the future brghtcns, and her duty will be
done.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-10-15

Worm OF CHRIsrIANITY.- live
in the midst of blessings till we are utter
ly nscnsibIc of their greatness, and the
source whence they flow. We speak of
our civilization, our arts, orr feeedonl, our
laws, and forget how large share is due
to Christianity. Blot Christianity ont of
the pages of mans history, and what would
his laws have been? What iscivilization?
Christianity is mixed up with oar yery be-
ing and our daily life there is nota faml-
i,'r object ground us which does not wear
n different aspect, because the light of
Christian love is on it--not law which
does not owe its greatness to Christianity
mot custom which cannot be traced i'm
all its holy, healthful parts to the Gospel.
Sir 1Hen Park
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-10-15

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
ricKENS ofsr-iN TUE couRr or COMMON PLEAS
j W'Ionv Snv'rs Foreign Attachment
4 vsr ~ Elford Donaldson,
Elliot n Keith Plif's Atty's
Wv HEREAS, the plaintiffs did, ON the 26ih
day of january, 1859, file their tloclara-
tion against the defendant, who (ns il is said)
Is absent from and without the limits of this
STATE. and has neither wife nor attorney known
within tho same whom a copy of the sail dec
laratiOn might be served. 1t Is ordered, there
fore, that the said defendant dc eeppear and plead
to the said declaration on or before the 27th
day of January, 1850; otherwise. final and alb
solute judgment win dfcn hegvcn and awarded
against him. j. N. HAGOOD. Cc,p
Cierk Oitcc, Jan. 20. 1889 Rq.
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,GREENvlLLE MARBLE YARD.

GREENViLLE MARBLE YARD.
rINlIE subscriber has ON hand and is con-
stan,ly receiving large aud varied os"
sortment of
American and Italian Marble,
To which he would call the attention of those
In want of suitable Monument to mark thc
spot where reposc the remains of their dc.
parted relatives and friends. Carving and
lettering Of all kinds neatly and promptly
executed.
DeS" Particular attention paid to orders by
mail. JAMES NJ. ALLEN.
Grcenville G. H., SC, Feb. % 3l-tf
n. b. lie refers to ID G Wcstfcld, Cover,
Cox, Mnrkiy s. Co.. DIR. M B Earle w II
Watson, Esq, Col d lIokc, II Mckay, Esq.
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NEVER quit cortaiuty fOf hope, +
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28

~~~o-~~ ee1S~eS
tEneloss the amount Of money to our addrss.
what you wish TO purchase name the Lottery
IN which you wish It ,nvssted, and whether
you wish Halves. Wholes or, Quarters, on re.
csipt of which We send what is ordered. by 6rst
mail. together with che scheme.
Immediately after the drsxipg, . printed
drawing. certified 70 by the Commissioners,
will be sent, with an explanations,
Purchaser will please write th cir signatures
plain, aud give their Post Office, County aid
Etata. -r sirft - !.
All communications strictly confidential.
All prizes Of 81 900 and under, paid I'm.
aasdistely sfter lhs drawing--othef prizes at
the, ususl time Of 40 days ' 90
Order. for Tickets or Certificates 10 b Ad-
dressed to
WOOD. EDDY 4 CO., Augusta. Cd.
or. WOOD. EDDY CO., Atlanta, Ga
or WOOD, EDDY 4 co., Wilmington, Del
"a list Of the numbeIs that ars drawn from
ths wbsel, With the amouutof the prize that
easA enc b entitled 70, will Be pnblis6sd, after
every drawing. In tho following papers |:
1sgxes t6n1 0oasie.sisslia, Mo6ils .Regisser,
NcaksiA Gasssse, Riekssosd Dispatch, RasldI
ssglNMl lCesSea AssYsrk Hssal1. ,Nev HceE
Et1ffee..s,l. SER ....i..s.. lOst ", lsearl2ms
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
LITTLE E,S
RIhGWORM & TETTER OINTMENT,
FORTS, No. 2.

Hundreds Of cases Of Chronic letters Sesld Heads
and diseases Of the skin generally, have been cur
by this remedy; and since the Introduction Of tho
NO. preparation (beipg stronger) scarcely I case
has besn found that 1t will not efectually eradicate
IN short time. For the cure Of Canoerous Sores
ana Ulcer: It ssppled In the form Of plasters, and
IL almost infallible
In more than two hundred places In Georgia, and
IN tic Southern States, they are to be had and n
tnore are seamPs about who are counterfeitine his
remedies, by pamng of their own or something
else BY uslng tho same similar names for NO pa
tent wanted or secured amid the absurd patents Of
the day) lot all be cautioned to look well for the
9iEnatuIe Of the Proprietor, thua:-
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
LITTLE'S
FRENCH MIXTURE.

This Is prepared from \ French Recipe lin tho
iorms OF No. l and 2; tho nrst for the acute, aud
No for tho chronic stage) aud from its nneIsmnleJ
success is likely to supersede every other remedy v
sr the cure OF diseases Of the Kidneys and Bladder
fluor Albus affections. This extensive compound
combines properties totally different in taste and
character from any thing to be found in the United
states tharmacopeln and In point Of safety and en-
steney 10 not rIyalled in America.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
MOORE & QUAIFE

Have in store by far the best stock Of DoMEs.
TICGOODS they have offered: Il
BLEACHED and BROWN SHIRTIEGS
BLEACAED and BROWN SHEETINGS,
BLEACHED and BROWN LINEN TABLE
DAMASK. avery lnrgs stock Of KERsEYS and
BLANKETT; good stock Of fne BED BLAN.
KETS. DoILEYS and NAPKINS, JAMES,
TWEEDS, SATINETS and CLOTHS ali
II you will come snd examine. We viii lake
pleasure in showing any through our stock
who want goods in this or any other depart.
ment Our stock of CROCKERY and GLASS
WARE is very large. Come and Sss It if you
want anything in that way.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
sHERIFF's SALES.

RY virtue of sh6dry Writs Of Fierra Faeias
~ to me directed + viii sell st AbbeviiIe
G. H., on the first Monday in NOVEMBER
lowing property, to wit: - - -.
s92 Acres Of. Land more or Ie,ss known a,
the home tract. Also 6 ffteen and . half acre,
more or less. known as tho Mill tract, bounded
by lands Of William Robinson, Nancy Robin.
son, a. \. Dodson and Others, levied on as the
Moseley and otbers.l Terms, One half cash, tiis
balance on credit Of twelve mqkths. pnrehs.
ser giving note and good seeuritS$ 20 =
i Houss and Lot in- the Town OF Abbsvflls,
by l.nds Of John q. Wilson, Charlie. Dendy
and others. ~ the eprope5ty Of John CounSsI
sds. Christian n Deale 6nd 6tsseftEe s.tsEii =
= Negro Woman Martins, ms the Tropesrtyi 81
SAMUEL W. Jcpoarsg, seD., ID Pslt P, Hughe.
'' SofSa ! III J. T.yModhr. s:A.p.
eAsEff .. .OHiss. Qetx "a 1850. -. ~,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
MOORE & QUAIFE

Would invite the ladies to examine their stock
of CLOTH. CASHMERE AND VELVET
CLOAKS aud SHAWLS. as We have . very
large stock Of these goods now in store. We
have . good assortment Of Misses and Ladies'
FLATS and BONNETS, HOOP SKIRTS in
every quantity and all prisea +" z 90. g
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28

FOR THE LADIES.
I.ub,ns Extracts for the IIa:. darrei,ief
Frangipanni Extracts.
pornndes.
Snchets.
Sonp
Bazin's Kiss Me. Quickly. ian eternal perfume. }
kiss-Me Quick Soap.
g Tooth Powder
Jenny Lind Toilet Soap.
Glyc.rine and Cnmphor Soap.
Comp. Camphor lee (for Chopped Hands)
Jswsberry and Browns ORIENTAL Tooth i,-Psste.
Pomad- Divine.
Bnzn's Superior Cologne
Golden Boil Cologne.
Bazin's Aromatic Crystals.
Powder Boxes and Puffs
Shands' Lily White and Mein Fun.
Fine Hair and Tooth Brushes. =
Burnett's Cucoaine.
large supply of the above. together with
many other articles adapted to the toilet, al.
ways on hand. and for aale at
ID. McLAUCIILIN'S DRUG STORE.
Oct IA. 1859, "a. If
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28

Valuable Town Property, and Lands
near the Village for sale, on First
Monday in December next.
THE House aud Lot in the Village of Ab.
Il beviile, on which Henry S. Kerr resides,
containing about
Five Acres,
we'll Improved. with all necessary outbuildings.
ALSO,
The lot adjoining, containing about
Six Acres,
On which there is q good Dwelling, Smoke
House, and Kitchen. fronting on the same
street with the one above mentioned.
ALSO,
A Tract Of Land one mile and half from the
Village, on the Railroad, containing
$40 Acres,
One Half in Woods. all under good fence.
ALSO,
A Small Tract, one mile below the Village on
the Augusta Road, containing
Twenty Acres,
There is good House. and Outbuidings on
this place.
The above property will he carefully shown
to any person by calling on the su bscrber, or
Henry 5. Kerr.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
JOSEPH 7. MOORE, Assignee.
Oct. 10. 1889, rs, 1t
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28

He.se and EAn1s fsrs ssals. z, e
TIVE subssribsr oigSss sor sals hs HOUSE
i ard LANDS q the Cabins four failes
Gon TIE villsssof Atbsvills, - 80, ''-'''
one HuNOaED eAso EIGHT ACRES
All 70 y s's'' fs'oH4s1rs 4 ss,:f I HAsrrrl,
ceksss fsss. "a u IT @aae
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28

THE 1REAT BNaLIsH REMEDY.
SIR JAMES CLARKEs
Celebrated Female Pills.
PROTECTED Mp8e LETTERS
This invaluable medicine is unfailng in the
cure of all those painful and dangerous dis
eases incident to the female constitution.
It moderates oil excesses and removes all OBJ
structions. from whatever cause, and speedy
cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited. It will, in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
CAUTION.
These Pills should not be token by females.
that are pregnant, during the first three months.
| as they are sure to bring on Miscarriage; but
| at every other time, and in every other case
they are perfectly safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections
Pain in the Back and Limbs, Heaviness. Fa-
tigue on slight exertion, Palptation of the
Heart Lowness of Spirits, Mysteries, Sick
Headache, Whites and all the painful diseases
occasioned by a disordered system, these Pills
will effect cure when all other means have
failed.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package. which should be carefully preserved.
A bottle containing so pills. and encircled
with the Government Stamp of Great Britain,
can be sent post free for 81 and postage
stamps.
General agent for United States, Job Moses.
Rochester N Y.
Sold in Abbeville by Donald McLauchlin;
Columbia. Fisher d Henitsh Havilaud, Ste
venson & Co., Charleston, Wholesale agents:
and sold by all respectable Druggists.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
LAND SALES,


.-y<BYTHE COURT OF. .oHDENART. ,s;i
tTWEpResi Eststs6 81 sRobSft lenissa a8d,Ssa
,e"eviii 30 soid by Rablis IaskjcIa fioyI IL.
atiqn;Jyit ABbgsillst 70 b. oa esls GsS aMs
vsastsr bsxf 6onpfistnk on4i 1a1SfS 4sd
thisty .nfiS astiss II nists OR ~ in Az.
6Sviils Dfstts6t.S ID ,Mdibsssy CfsS1 sdi6iRih6
a,ea. land. ef ,ssh ssAn Rsssrlss Fa aesssa'' .'d
Tsrns 4s1s msss2 s,sdit, ,pspsAasssse eivisg
bond and ssSnrity, and 2. ta6fset III Tie
prem prs 4. M & aAfl s.sfi .fisHfsy
JosKgH + M0ORR. SAD.
Oei.5, 1S--lt
7Sases .asssl aa4 3 5ase 0 IVA s4a.sGs:;
4 .ssNO OELoEAda 4
Ne1tes 81 hsssby gissa, ,that Applisssion, ,pit
ASS ~ SS t6s Aszt ~ iaNeSf Z q ~ siI
q ~ f:s!y tss GSklSus g
s1sss 81 ixs8 St;iins, .y9siaaT1 II y
iHsSSH. esar S s..tGA
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
ESTRAsKsNCr1oE

I51ESEA. Z 'NOEIOE-
T,0LLEp bssors .. By:y y.obn, ,cs.ndl.,r, 'sas o.s
bIassd face. sappossd q ts dAscn yssi5 81 ~ -
ald appraised 81 Twenty. Ave dollsrs by jsnss
Msgill, J, K. xaiS ss1 IA. PSBipassy. The
Marc can bs found at Jo6s qhapdIsfs two
miles west Of he Long e9sj lllIlG SsasaY In
/ a... Il i. i ps } = = H1ANTesoss H.s's.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
MOORE & QUAIFE

Have now in store the best stock OF LADIES'
DRESS GOODS ever shown in our town in
MERIHOS. DeLANES. CHALLIES. CAsSI-
MERES and SILKS, all grades and . good
stock of BLACK SILKS. Ladies would do we'll
to examine before getting their suPplies
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
MOORE &c QUAIFE

Would just here mention that their terms and
way of doing, ,busipess ara the same 40 hereto.
fore; We intend to stand 10 the exsh system.
weHkss better every day, epdaws shilktbs
public do also, Judging from the increase ef our
-%T@- IT,. MOORE d QvAIFE.
Sept so ls69i22-H Il . sGEh
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28

The following SPLENDID SCHEME will be
drawn by WOOD. EDDY d CO., Managers of
the sPart" Academy Lottery, each Saturday in
November. ut Augusta. Georgia,
Glass 40 draws Saturday. November s. 1859.
Cla" Al drawsSaturday, November IL 1859.
Class AZ, draws Saturday, November ls, 1859.
Glass; % draws Saturday, November 26. 1859
Class A draws Saturday. December 5, 1859.
ON THE SINGLE NUMBER PLAN
10000 TECKHrss
NEARLY ONE PRIZE TO EVERY NINE rroprrsI
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
FALL and WINTER,
1859.
MOORE & QUAIFE,
MOORE & 0UAIFE

Have now in store very large stock of fREADY
MADE CLOTHING, Hats and Caps. We hav.
the Seamless Clothing, that we will warrant
come and see before you buy elsewhere, a. we
promise to save your money in this department
and sell you good goods.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-28
NEARLY ONE PRIZE TO EVERY NINE r1cnrrs
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

o.4Se fr'ses amounting to 100000
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters s23.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the fol.
lowing rates which is the risk:
Certificate of Package of Whole Tickets, sss
19Half 40
10 Quarter 90
10 Eigths " la
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

THE DYNa NEVER Wharf.-The editor of the
Christian Enquirer Unitarian) was recently call
ed to the death-bed of a young man OF great
promise In an account Of the young mans
last hours. be alluded to fact which must have
forced itself upon the notice of every one who
has been often summoned to the presence Of the
departing spirit, where correct views of the fu-
ture and of death are entertained:
g 1t is a striking faet-the dying nerer ireep.-
The circle of sobbing, agonized hearts around
produces not one tear. Is it that he is insensi-
BILE and stiff already in the chill of dissolution
That cannot be; for he asks for his father hand,
fas if to gain strength in the mortal struggle, and
leans on the breast of mother, brother, or sister,
with still conscious affection; and just before
expiring, at eve, after along days converse with
the Angel of Summons, he says to his Oldest
brother-the last audible goodnight OF earth
Kiss me, kiss meP 1t must be because the
dying have reached point too deep for our
searthly crying and weeping. They are face to
face with higher and holier beings with the
Father in Heaven and his angel throne, led on
by the Son himself; and what are griefs of a
morning, tears of dying farewel-be it that
they are she'd by the deares. on earth-in that
vision bright of immortal life and everlasting re-
unionp
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

SHE DIDN'r MEAN THAr-The Neosho (MissoH-
ri Herald relates the following amusing incident
of a Mayng party:
"Muggins-the ubiquitous Muggins-attend-
ed a May-day picnic on Saturday last Being
somewhat of lady's man, and good looking
withal, it is not strange that Muggins should be
found at the head and bottom of all the pic-nics,
quiltings and social gatherings in his immediate
neighborhood. Well, Muggins was in coyer;''
the pic -nickers assembled in a beautiful grove
short distance from town; what with dancing
singing, and sparkling, the time passed off un.
noticed, and the shades of evening were fast
approaching, some ten or fifteen girls and BOYS
were enjoying themselves in the play of Seven
Kingdoms, &C., and it was agreed to wind up
by kissing round, Muggins to begin the good
work. Now, it happened that Sue -, a bright
eyed rosy-cheeked lass, was at the extreme end
from where the kissing commenced and getting
impatient, not only to start for home, but also
TO receive her share of the busses,' she clapped
her hands, excaiming, Boys, kiss The girls at
both ends" The boys yelled outright, the girls
gggled, poor Sue blushed all over, saying she
didn't mean that and Muggins FASTENED to our
sanctum, and con6dentially informed US of Sue s
proposition. After explaining to the ignorant
rascal that Sue meant to kiss them at each end
of the row, and nowhere else, we ordered our
devil to kick him out, and forbid him ever to
enter our presence again, and the last we heard
OF HIM he was back of town n short distance
fishing and Sighting, and hunting turkeys
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

HARE'UM ScAREuM.-The farmers in certain
sections of this valley much annoyed by
large predatory hosts of hares and rabbits,
which work great destruction upon the vegeta-
bles and grain. We have heard lately of a no.
vel method of destroying these uarmints, which
has been practiced with immense success on a
farm about three miles south of town. The boys
are engaged in harvesting in a field much in
Tested With hares, employing reaper or clipper,
Of course, to cut the crop. When the huge ma
chine starts off in the morning, and makes the
circuit of the field, rattling and rumbing along,
deadly terror strikes into the hearts of the
tiuid haoes, who fee. with fear and trembling
toward the centre of the standing grain, where
they remain hidden all dly After the days
work is over, the men invade the hiding place
of the fugitives, with clubs and stones, aud slay
them in their retreats, or drive them out into the
stubble, which so seriously retards their loco
motion that they easily fall prey to their de-
stroyer On one day last week the number so
killed was seventy-four. 1t often happens that
the animals are so frightened by the terrible din
of tha advancing machine, that they are unable
20 get cot Of the way and in more than one in
stance they have been actually scared 10 death
For the truth of all which facts, having the best
authority, we do hereby personally vouch.-Sc,l
Jose Tribune.
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

Come, all ye gentle Democrats, and listen to
my gong,
While rehearse the story of the most unholy
wrong,
Which has changed me frora my former state,
triumphant and sublime,
To regular sore head" democrat, al Of the
modern time.
II was our stout old Governor who first the IL
tie spoke,
To mark the luckless candidates who could nj
take joke,
(For he who mounts to Office now Ger many
head must climb,
And if his boots are thick he's apt to leave
heads" behind
But by all party usages I've stood through
thick and thin,
And always held "a ticket scratched DEM
ocratic sin )"
Since landed in Ameriky from OH the raging
brine,
never felt SO sore before, nor so inclined to
whine.
When night and lanterns filed the land never
weakened then
And in Lecomptons cause drew my pistol
and my pen
Twas for the right land lager) then spent my
latest dime,
And never felt tender spot in this head all
the time.
And is it then reproach to me that by their
traitrous skill
They struck DER many faithful brow blow
of unmixed i'll?
And is it strange, thus narrowed, that myself
should find
A regular sore-head Democrat ?'-one Of
the sorest kind I?
The Shasta courier., 1859-08-20

REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE, OR SOMETHING
ELsEl-The San Francisco Herald, in speaking
of the old receiving ship Independence, now ly-
ing at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, says:
In connection. with this vessel, since she has
been lying here, singular incident is narrated,
which, whether we regard it as startling
though natural coincidence, or as an evidepcs Of
some strange and unexplained connection BE-
treen the spirit which informs the body, and the
portan ,0hich is the image Of that body, is calcu-
lated to arrest our attention. Some time since,
while two officers were playing chess in the
cabin where Commodore Perrys portrait has
been since he took command of the independence
they were startled by hearing something fall.
On turning round they observed that it was the
portrait, and one of them rose and replaced it,
remarking at the same time that be could not
conceive from what cause it had fallen. and
making in his pocket-book note of the day
and month. To the surprise of these gentlemen
who are both still resident on the island, let
ter was received some tine subsequent to the
incident we have narrated, mentioning the death
of Commodore Perry and the date of its occur
renee; and on examination, it was found to tally
exactly with that of the fall of the portrait.