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ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH

There appears t" he some prospect that the
Atlantic Telegraph Company. rising from the
ashes Of the old organization, will proceed
with energy to cX"cui" it's great work but as
yet the result Of their advertisements inviting
subscriptions to the amount Of 81. 3.OuO. .nno, is
not Known The plans of the Company are
divulged with some niinurucsS in one Of the
London papers. They attribute the failure of
the cable wholly TO the rough l,anl!n:r it re.
c"Ive'i Subsequent to The first at cmpt to Law it
d"wn.-it having t" be re.coIed stored in
tanks. re-e"i'cd in ships. and afterwards sub
Jecl"it IL severe trial during: series of gales
he directors represent that They are doing II
they can to profit 10y the past, and promise to
eSpcnd no more money until they have con
suited the first scientific men of the age, whose
names will soon be made public.
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THE WHEAT CROPS

Th" wheat crop r"I This country. just harvest.
cd, is set down at two hundred an,l one million
OF bushels. or about forty millions Of harrcis
or one and thre"-tifths Of barrel Of flour for
every one of the twenty-five millions of i.,li
ridna's III this cour This would not seem
t" hc grcnt deal more than our own wants
would require, and it would no. he if we hul
not the 2'hcr cereals, AMI particularly the
great crop of Indian corn to help ont the sun
Ply. OH" ia given II production of ~. non tnm
bushels; Pennsylvania -. 0no, 900; New York
2o0ou,0no: Illinois. 2n0"0,ooo. The New
England States have decreased in their pro-
iuction of wheat, but the Wcs, has increased
fou" to one. The amount Of land under wheat
cultivation this year is thirty three per cent
greater than i'll iS55. We frequently hear of
II production Of thirtv-nne bushels To the mere,
tn; III" act al production per acre does not
average tw"-thir,ls of that amount
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OPINION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Previous ~ the preparation of the recent of
fetal letter to our Minister at Berlin, instruct
ing him to demand OF the lianovcriau govern.
men, the surrender Of Mr. Ernst, Attorney Gen.
eral Black, a, the ,cgnctt Of the President rem.
dercd m opinion in the case, maintaining tn"
general right OF expn'ri ration ns incontestib'r.
and that in regard to the protection Of our cit
izcns in their rights nt home and abroad we
have no law which divides them into classes,
or makes any difference whatever between
them; that native and n naturnlized Aneri-
can citizen may. therefore 90 forth with equal
security over every sea and through every land
under heaven. including the r"ur which
the latter was born either Of ,h.In ....,v toe
taken for debt contracted. or n crn. TN.
mittcd hy him, but both are absolute rec
from all political "hlga, ions t" every airy
but their own; they are both American ci,i-
z"ns, anil their exclusive allegiance is due To
the government Of the United States.
In Judge Blacks opinion the IIanovclan
government cnun"t justify the arrest OF Mr.
Ernst by showing that he cmurated contrary
to the laws of that country unless i, can also
he proved that the original rghr Of cxpa,ria-
tion depends the consent Of the naturnl
sovereign. anil this last proposition he S sure
no man can establish
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BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD

Tho 10Th Of August has been apfoiuted for
the Mass Meeting and Barbecue at Tunnel Hill
The Governor, with his staff, who will a, that
time be on his tour Of reviews in Pickens Dis
trict. will attend the meeting
The members of both branches of the Leeis-
lstare have been invited. Maj. Perry. of Green.
willie, has accepted the invitation to address the
meeting: iMr. Memminger. and other dist,n-
suished advocates of the road, are also expect
ed to take Part in the proceedings.
The South Carolina. and. Greenv vile and Co
lumb,a Railroad Companies have consented
that persons may 60 and return for one fare.
They will be carried from Anderson 70 Pendls.
ton on the Blue Ridge Railroad without
charge.
1t will be pleasant and very interesting
excursion to as many as can make it convenient
to attend the meeting.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

The following items are from n sp.:ial des.
patch to the New ford Times;
Mr.. McLnnes private Secretary arrived last
evening, bringing from Mexico the Treaty nc
gotiated with the Liberal Government, embrac.
ing the points previouIy published ins the
Times. The Administration is highly pleased
with Mr. McLanes conduct in having the spe-
Gle train released. even after Gen. R"bles had
secured $40, 900 for the Use of his troops. Mr.
McLane thinks the confiscated Church proper
ty will amount t" $lOu. 600. only about ha II
of which il within the control Of Janrez. The
interest only can be realized by the govern
ment at present. un.lrr ll,e act Of 1853.
The impression prevails in Diplomatic cir
cfes here. that the European nrmsticc resulted
from al unwiilingEess on tl. part Of Hnpole.
on to encounter Gen. Hess with his fresh troops,
if it was TO be honorAi,ly avoided. 1t is a singu.
lar fact TINT when Col. Cyprani, now in Napo.
Icons staff. was in tIis city last May. he pre-
dicted precisely the battles which have been
ought. both as To plac" and result.
The Secretary of war is at the Hot Springs
in Virginia. and will not return until his
health has been restored.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is delighted
with the practical working Of his reform in
the New York Custom House. The Collector
reports an Improvement in all branches.
Mr. Bsrringer positively declines the Centra
American mission. No other person has ye
been designated for the place.
The Administration 10 quite confident ths
Nicaragua will yield the r"int in dispute.
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OUR POST OFFICE

TIL" imrrnv "ncnts in our Poet Office reflect
equal crc'ii, upon the liberali'v of our worthy
Postmaster. Mr.. MclAEES, anil the skill of the
designer Mr.. DAILY, and the contractors, M.ssrs
ENR'Clr f. EowrrS. The front of The bu,:.linu
has been converted into convenient ante
chamber for the accommodation Of those in
waiting. whilst in the rear. are the we'll nr.
ranged glass and key boxes The key boxes
are provides with very superior locks, so rs to
render the contents perfectly secure. The new
arrangement is 4nite an Improvement, nnl en-.
tti"s Mr.. Mci.AEEs to the thanks of the CON.
muniiy.
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SAD ACCIDENT.

We regret to learn Of snd accident which
happened on Monday last to Mr.. SIMPSON ToL-
BERT, the son of Mr.. BENIAMIS ToLrEGT. well
KNOWN citizen in the lower part cf our District
lie was engaged in thros hing wheat, when his
foot occi'len' ally slipping. his hand was drawn
!" between the rollers. and WAS very much
mashed and manglel by them and the ha,ls
of the ,hrcshcr. He was cxiricated rs soon
as possible, but the hand and arm were so
n'"ch mu'ilated as to render ampun,ion below
tie elbow necessary. which was performed by
Drs. LINK, WIDEMAH and SAUNDERS. lie was
doing we'll nt the last account, and is not sup.
posed to be in danger.
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THE DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

By reference TO. their advertisement it will
tie seen that the Executive Committee are re-
c"vinc proposals for the erection Of a suitable
building f"r the, Annual Fair Of the Society
They have selected very desirable location
in the vicinity of the Village at the spring of
J. II Wilson ESQ., where Fl ne grove. and two
excellent springs will furnish every conv eni
ence for the Exhibition. Mr.. Wilson has en-
titled himself to the thanks Of the Society, by
very liberal donation Of the gr rounds for ten
years. The committee are actively en- gagged
in preparing for the Fair in October. which we
trust will do much to advance the cause of
Agriculture in our District
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Fran ths ScAih.rn LhriS:,"a .turora;r.
EXAMINATION OF The COKESBJNY con-
FERENCE SCHOOL.

The cXa:ninniin, "f tins .I.-ti!u::o.. beg III ON
the morning. Of the ,,h daily. aii tie mcrn'".rs
of the C"tnIi:l:i"" i'".rg ri">'',. For tw" days
I'll" Glasses were examined 81: .hor"u ilv n the
time wni! admit W" do i.,,; pretend that
this was tho most brilliant exhibition ." has
ever been made hv an; school in tn" land. nr
that tho teachers arc the most competent that
the world ever saw: but W. arc forced hr what
We witn">snI (" c"nc!nI" that tn" Institution
has been blessed with faithful Officers and
thorough instruction. Al: lii" GLASSES CAV. cv.
dcncc Of attention tn lmci. !"vt-hnrks. and su:,,"
.,f more than ordinary proficiency. The srl,ool
does not rontrri;':n." Il cole: late "nnrse "f ed
Mcntiou. but iu-;,i-h"S r"rti'ar advantages for
Young men preparing t'r collage: and a'sn f:,r
those " ho ",lv wish In: a.f..i..,ir course. En-
preparing students for c";l...r "" think rnac
superior to Cok.<l.urv. In most i.rcl.aratorv
schools the at!rn,i"u of on. l. ivi.i"d be-.
tween the English. Mathematics nmi :Arr.n,
Languages, which nr., render instruction mora:
ar less imperfect. Bat in this SCHOOL Gael, Of
these departments i assigned t" .rpn"a:. in
siructor. VITO ,lrvntrs ,, whole time ANA tai
ents tn his drparlmenss
The gnvernmtnBusthc Scho"l has been cri.
nently successful. The past term clo>.,l wi,h-
out the necessity OF one expulsion. Through
ont our visit: there ~" rule or hois:-r"u>
conduct in School Canpns The citizens
also bear testimony TO the correct department
Of the students generally. In this r">r"ct. Il
great Improvement is manifest. ranin,rudnhie
both TO teachers and stnenis-an.l it. is tn be
hoped the future members "f thlstIrsiiiuiinn
will merit not only similar bu, tnnch higher
cnnmcrda,ion.
Colic;hury has many advantages for school.
It's 1uic, iurnl scenery is we'll a'iaItc'l t" study,
its health is undi-rntrd. and its society select.
In addition /" ordinary advantages, it has an
excellent sulphur Spring. n mile from the vii
lng", adding much to the pleasure and health
Of the place.
This is the Oldest Inst tuition of the Confer
cncc, and well may "" be PROUD of is history
Many of the most efficient ministers oi the Con
ference wcr. educated here. and the religion:
interest maintained among the young mrr
gives encouraging hopes for the fn,ur". The
honorable supply "i ministers (" the church
and the Holloway Endowment for the bcnc!i
Of min istcrs sons. shoul cnd.ar Cokesbury t
all. and rally to its snppnr, the affection ano
co-opcraton Of ministers AMI people. Let it
future history be AS bright and useful rs tn
past.
W. G.. CONNOR,
Il. p. FRANKS,
J. W. NORTH.
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THE NDEPEND NDENT PRESS.

ii. "A. Jones, DIR. +. L. Pressly and REV T. a.
Hoyt.
Dir'cfors--Rev. J. F. Gilbert, Rev w. r.
licmrhill. Hon. ID. l.. Wnrdlnw, f. 4. Conner,
,. Donnnlly. Rev. II. L. Slonn, r.. De.ln. J. NJ.
Latlmer. Rev G. W. lIuckab"e, JAS Drcnan,
Rev. j. o. Lindsay, DR.. J. +. Livinrton, DIR. G..
W. Presslv, James Gillian DR.. y. Harris. DR..
X. {. Grier W. T. Jones. Rev. Robert 7.
Franks. rice Rev. Z" Murchison removed
Corresponding 81. 'rH-.amcs NJ. Perrin.
Treasurer and Libr"... ..---'. 81. l.,Brnnch yice
r. II. Wnrdlaw. resigned.
Recoddi"g Sccmtary-R. A. Fair
On Motion, the Secretary Of the Society was
ordered to publish the prorcc.iinvs of this
meeting IN the papers of this District e
The Society was then adjourned by PRAYER
by the Rev. Jno. o. Lindsay
T. G. PERRIN, President.
Il. a. FAIR. Secretary.
eYS The Dnr West T"lrscnr- will ,lros.
copy
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THE BIBLE SOCIETY,"

Their" was good ait tendance Mt the meeting
"s H." Bible Society on Lass We'lnesdav-:he
proceedings "f which we publish in another
column. The annual sermon was preached bv
tho Rev. Il '"tISsoN, anil was an able and "l,
qncnt effort. Owing to the indsrosition of Mr.
L. a. CnNNnE there WAS 10 n. nunl address
The Rev. J>o. .. LINDSAY was appointed to
deliver the mex. annual sermon before the So
rc'y--th" Rev. ROBERT =. FnAHKS his alter.
nn;", and CHARLIE, IL. ALLEN. the address, with
MATHEW Mci,"SALp, his alternate
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FOR THE INDEPENDENT PRESS I
BARBECUE AND PIC.NIC.


Mn. EpiroR: We received n kind invitation
on Monday last. to attend Borhacuc and Pic
nic on the Following day Mt one mile from
Sini'hvilc, near Mr.. Thomas Smiths, and early
The next morning we were Up and rondy for
our journey. The air wns cool and bracinr.
and III" scenery picturesque and VIC assure YOU
after pleasant ride Of nin" miles under such
favorable circumstances were fully pre-.
pared 10 enjoy ourselves, and we are pleased
to say our expectations wcrc fui'v rcu!izc,I
The place selected was n beautiful aud s!.a
dy grove where seats were pluy:l"a for ,bc
assembled guests. About ? o'clocI lie crowd
comtn"nc"'' coming in, and soon g"ojlv num-
Der were assembled. There were about $50
persons present. and We eau av with safety that
the nc shh h ,rood can truly boast of an intel
'c"tnal population.
When we were I'll seated Mai. s. c. DcBruhl.
of Abh"vi1le. was announced "a the orator of
the day. lie arose and cravcd our kind inlu-
gence. as he was not preparrl-hnying had
hut n few days noiicr-and could only make
'-w scattering remarks But h. did himself
'im''" Justice. as his remarks We're we'll timed
and suited I" III" "ccnSinn, and suited 10 the
occasion. and wcr. delivered in excellent ,vl.
Afi"r a'i'lr"ssin" tn" company for about thirty
'n''h'ss he took his seat anil the applause Of
The crowd
Al IL o'clock dinner was annnnnce,l by Col
j. g. baskiu. and We all repaired to a hourii
in!i, Spr";,! table which was well served under
the dr"rii"n+ of M"sSrs smith Lnmny and
: DIR. kln-h. Ard her" allow nv" to- sav. the
meats w'r delicious, everything being cooked
II ia" lest : Y -. and seasoned Ia Suii th. ,n,.c
-! ~" mos '-' .'t;"Es ilrr" was i,i...,v of cool
relr">:.iI :: @" rawn ir"ln q rcph,nrsnr
/ we'll I" SUP III" wants "i every ON. present
an'! "" w"r" ii"'-cd l." "ar!, rlacr provided
w''h "ia"S"S. from which ". rnul.. allav ON
! 'h'r>i-s"rncihiuu unusual for n Harbacur -
All seemed 10 enjoyed their dinner The,
! then Returned 10 their seats :n.l c,..a ,cI in ,
! lively conversation which lasted until ahou
O'Clock, when the crowd commenced Icav iu,r
and soon the once lovely grove stood soli,ar
and alone. Thcr" WAS cxr-licnt order rr.s.r.
we'd thr nrEoui the 'ny. and all cninvcA them
Sel"cs. The efforts of our friends wrr. orri q
cia"d, md we h"p ere long they will Civ,
another, anal number Us among their fnvor,,
| guests.
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ADVERTISEMENTS

We direct attention To the advertisements Of
W. @ DAVIS, $ec'y and Treas Of the District
Agricultural Socirtv-ihe Dissolution Of Part
uership by M"ssrs j. 4 Il. !. WmIrE--Sh ing les
wanted hv Gen a. NJ. SMIru-Estrny ndvcr
tised hv c. ". MIL.ER---R".,i orders by
Col. RoGEGs-ffiv N"rr"ss wanted by ALLEN
NANcE-thc change in the Georgia Lottery.
Sec Mr.. II. W. LAwsoS's advertisement.
He Is prepared both 10 buy and to sell, and
keeps always on hand al lis well known cstnb.
ii>hmrnt. every variety of Tin Ware which he
s2!' on very liberal terms Give him n call.
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OLD FOGYIsm Of AUSTRIA

"nie IN" .n"h ct Europe is vet excited hy
!he nctniis ct this mighty carnage. and i. grow.
."H ',.h'''ar with Tn" events Of the hattie. it il
h" VS. ~ point thc mort at the ca'as'ro
P"e. ny DID the Aust. lnSn this ur.a,
oa'tlet why have they los. every hai:l. that
mas "ech fought III this wnrf II il no, that
CIV! "re Tess brave than !hr French In this
very engagement. according To the official &C..
~ y, cf'h Fr'nHE' III" \HS'rinns killed and
"ou"oS' iZ:"'" fr''rhin"n. with II l"ss to
eN'S ~ "u' ";''o killed ana woan'"l.
e'''d nav" "e'n u" flight when the
n"t'oe's stand ih"s mt the end of the .iay
ri NV t,u75r'hh 'of"ior ~ marksmcn.
TOO ,,n nv '-' Fr"nch officers. wrrc"f
'io were th"t DEAD. wii:i" the French s,i"co",l-
A,st.;, n: "' ~ M'''n'Hr Only -" at th'
f,r;nr l"'f certainly "ir not in.
=" III" French N hi:cipi;nr. Their
T's fn,r'" Is magnificent nn! they treat with
,h s'eI'E 'r""' 7" TIA" loo. Why j, l..
n,rnu : ny WI" can lose 50 vh''anily can
,ro,, ,''""Sc u''''f''''i'"'" i"r fi''n
tnow,,5,,, l. rS'' power. anh lh"r
ras, Th,.,. '. ~ ~" l.r"S'' nm ~ ~"
They oro ,r,,,,,I ~ ;'H,
old men am, ,,,,i ,.,,,;u T,' w.. ''
my who do.s r,,, 49, ..'
and ia mot ot,ro ,a,:' H., .'" 80. ""'p',F'
meth,ds to w, ,;,,'', -,, 's"'".
Austria makes my III. ..,j ..
fine piece nT Louis ;i,r,ioy. II
ecu,ns IN c,ah,ro,c .,,.,, -: -, :, -: "
cnption. crnssir., tho N;,:,. ,,; =;
force and ,l:.. r",ros.i,,, ;, ..i, -; T"''
lred thot,sa,,.l mon ,,, ;y:.,,., a. ','
ted surprie" "r the enemy -; f,'.
morning. The Irtn.r,,, r 49,, ;., "
senting tn. iuv.uii.. ;.....,,I,
most ungcn;lclr,an,il" :r,, u.,r r.;.s =, H.
surprised. Havir,:, rc..,ir>. T., E, .,,. t,,l
cSredien (which u" ,r,:.,wu,,,v y:.r,r vh,
can count his seventy y.urs v,,.,:l ..,, .,,.,,
10 use. he sends ,rn,, a.. in ~ !.,i;,.r o,.,I -,
q Hnrpan .
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HEADQUARTERS.

ElGHTll REGIMENT 5. C. M.
July rs, 1869.
TNllE Upper and Lower Bat, aIinns, Com
L prising The Eighth Regiment Of Infantry
will Parade for Drill and Review at Morrow'e
Old Field on
Saturday, the 9th August,
next, Mt 10 o'clock. armed and equipped as the
law directs. Commissioned and non commits.
stoned officers will attend the day previous for
drill and instruction. Captains commanding
c"mpan les will order out their pioneers on day
Of drill. Maj. Vim. jay and Maj. T. Owen
are charged with the extension of this order
throughout their respective commands,
BY order Of Gen. W. C. Moragne
w. NJ. ROGERS,
Col. 9th Regiment s. c. NJ.
SAMUEL HUNTER Adit.
July 2S, 1859, ct
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ThEsEuSDHY Car QUESTION. Mayor of
skhilsael lpha on Sunday forbade the rnning of
6E passenger railroad cars through the streets
9f dat city. Two cars were stated on the
Green md Coates Street Railroad, but the dri-
veps ssnd conductors were arrested and the
Company gave up tho attempt. The question
of the proPriety of running the cars is discuss
ed with much animation by both the press and
the pulpit. Four sermons were delivered on
Sunday, in each of which the desecration Of
tn. day was strongly denounced-The advo-
Gates of Sunday travel say shat if the cara
are prevented from running. private carringes
ought also to DO stopped
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THE CIRCUS.

E"niHs"H IL I,KEs Circns. according to an
nnuncclnrnt, cave two exhibitions in this place,
on Saturday last. The Attendance from the
cnunirv was g"o.l, though no; So large as we
have Seen on similar "ccaSi"us. The perform
nncrs We're very superior and gave general sat
is!ncti"n, and all seem tn agree in saying that it
was the hest Circus that has ever been in this
l,l,ra
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Abbeville, July Goth. 1859.

The question Of Sunday travel on the City
Railroads continues to agita to the community
against the attempt to dasecrate the Sabbath :;
and the Mayor has requested the proprietors
Of ons line Of cara to refrain from running their
conveyanoes on Sunday. on the plea that tie
noise interf.rss with worship 10 tho Churches..
The Csmpsny agreed to compromise the mat
ter. and hare issued orders that no oars be run
on Sunday until P. H., and that the drivers
shall not pass any place OF worship at gait
fastsr than q walk.
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DINNER AT MT. CARMEL.

We n" requested to announce tln, a Barbe-
cue, Dinner viii be given Mt Mt Carmel on
next Saturday, the 30ih instant To which the
l'n'i!c are respectfully invited. Various nd.
Gr'sscs nre expected "n the occasion, and am.
III" provision has been made for the entertain,
m"nt Of "A large company. The occasion prom.
i-"s I" be one Of much enjoyment, and We an
hcipntc full attendance
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COMPILATION Of OUR STATUTE Law.

W" learn from friend VIII" has had II recent
conversation with T.. HELllN,rR EsI., TINT this
gentleman. has just co':plel"l his comrilat ion
of ""r Election Laws, and is now busilv en-
gael in the Compilation of our Statute Law,
Mr. ErLLIS"EEs legal nttnnments and grcn,
energy. clnin"n,iv fit him for the tnak. and we
''"v" II" d"uh. that he will discharge the duty
III Il hi i5hIy satisfactory manner
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A GREAT BALLOON TRIp.-Mr. L. Mount ain
has challenged Mr.. Wise TO test their ''relative
capseity scientifically considered, in a trial
trip rom Ban Francisco to tn atlantic SEA-
board with bslloona" Mr.. Wise, 10 a card
published in the st Louis Democrat, saws that
bis "thoughts. .sre now turned to the crossing
OF the AtIaatissnd with precision much bet.
ter than was thSsfip from st Louis to New
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EG CONTRACTORS.
NOTICE..

'I>HE Executive Committee of the District
Il Agricultural Society will meet ut Col. J .
f. Mars!lall's Office, on Saturday, the 18th Of
August neat at lU am.
full attenda. cc is requested, as matters Of
importance will bc laid before the Committee.
BY order of the President.
W. G. DAVIS, Secy and Treas.
July %, 1859. 1t
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THE WEATHER AMI CROPS

Ne hay" still a continuance Of the excessive
drought, which has seriously affected the grow.
in:t """rs. The crops Of cotton and corn are
suffering very mlcli in all sections, and the
corn particularly hns been cut short in all
parts ur tn, District
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SO Negroes Wanted.

ENl1f. mi"rsiynrd will pay lihernl yric,s fur
49, Negroes. L":h men nni Women,
1: "'''' fifteen "nt twenty five year. Of aga.
e -.'''.s ha' Ing t.ic'n iur safe viii address
ALLEN VANCE,
Greenwood, Abbrvii-, =. G.
July %. 1850 II If
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DISSOITTTCN

'IliE t"lnrinrr>h'r hereto fore existing he
tween the undersigned is this day di,
>"iv"d by mu' unl consent. Mr. John White is
alone authorised TO settle all notes and &C
counts due the Firm. Punctual payment is
earnestly solicited.
JOHN WHITE.
r. j. WHITE.
Jun" Sth. 1859. l3-l3t
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MAKklED. on the 18th inst, in the town of
l.onisv,ne, Miss, hy Rev. NJ. PEpEN Mn. D. $.
t,oo!,MAN, formerly Of I.aurrnsville 5. c., to
Miss EMMA NIPPLE, of Saratoga, n. Y.
MARRIED. on Tuesday the 10Th, ny tho Rev.
J"Ei l"wNStND: Mr.. JACKSON OF Tennessee,
to Miss MARTHA DAVIS of Abbcvi,le.
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AnnEvIILE. July 81, 1859.
otto" A few bales have been sold the past
eek. at price ranging from II to lO4cts.

HAMBURG S. G. July. % 1859.
Cotion.-Tl.""e has been an active demand
slncc the Airca's accounts, bringing the uews
OF the nrmistIce about. Two hundred bales
changed hands at prices ranging from 10 to
i"ar Since the peace accounts by the North
Br''"n, received this morning the market has
advanced an /. We now quote middhng fair
at II! with an advancing tendency.
ii Il n f. SOLOMON
COLUMBIA. July &c. 1869.
Nothing done in cotton yesterday.
CHARLESTON, July 23. 1859.
toffom-The sales Yesterday and up TO one
"cinck this morning, amounted to 81 baIrs a.
the following prices: u n, %; "a at 10; 2aa:
III ana 26 at llS cents.
NEW YoRK, July 25
Sales Of cotton to-day 1900 bales. Prices
have advanced to IT,. Mihdling uplands l24.
Flour declining sales s.5OO bhIs, AT IA decline
Of 10 to 2Uc.