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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.

We direct attention Of our readers to the
proceedings Of the Agricultural meeting held
in the Court House on last Sale Day. twill be
seen that a District Society has been organized
by the adoption Of Constitution and the cleo
tion Of officers for the ensuing year. A sub
scription of Sl.OO will eutitle one to all the
privileges Of an annual member One hum
dred and sixty names have already been OBJ
tained and we suppose that every farmer in
the District will cheerfully enrol his name on
the list
We hail with pleasure this movement on the
part OF the planters of our District, and trust
that 1t will inaugurate new spirit in the ca
reer Of Improvement. The officers ofthe So
ciety are practical, business men. Of character
and energy, and o. enlarged experience in these
| matters aud who will not suffer the enterprise
to fail in its objects. We have long needed a
District Society. The various local societies
have been attended with the very best results
| but they have been circumscrihed in their OPP
eration. We need an Association which shnl
combine the public spirit, enterprise, experience
and observation of intelligent minds from nj
parts ofthe District, and which will excite tht
various sections to q generous rivalry IN tn
career of imp, ovement- Such Society, IL
connection with an Annual Fair for competi
ton in works of agricultural and mechanical
skill, must lead to improved modes Of ftillage-
the introduction ofnew variet les Of plants an
asuperior stock Of animals. The spirit Of OIL
age is progressive, and agriculture like over
| A. al. l;,ip tho hoD inf ma 10 n
coveries, and the fruits OF enlarged observa
.ion and experience.
: The premium list. will soon be published.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
Q b TT U "a r z .

"The good die first" and the world moves on
and knows not its loss. when the pure-hearted-
the generous-tender aud devoted Christian
passes away. OF such was ALFRED B. TUR.
PIN, who died in Cokesbury, South Caroline. on
the l7th April. The writer OF this knew and
loved him from child. and while the genial I'M
pulses of an unbroken friendship moves him to
offer this tribute, it cannot add a beauty to
the character, that his life did not truthfully
evnce.
His unwavering adherence 10 truth and en-.
tire absence Of aught that partook Of dissimula.
ton inspired the confidence of ull who knew
him. Truth was not policy with him, but
entered into his Thoughts and actions as a part
Of his being. His quick intellect aud warm.
hearted manner cast sun shine whittier he went.
while his unswervng devotion to the cause OF
Christ and practice Of the Christian graces silent
ly rebuked the ungodliness of those who witness.
ed the sincerity Of his faith
But in his home among those who were en-
deared to him by ties Of blood aud sincere friend.
ship could be seen moro nearly that genuinene ess
OF heart that won us aiI-his gentle simplicity oi
kindness, and that tenderness Of sentiment and
conduct which life of suffering changed not to
repiuing or complaint.
In the experience Of life, have known non.
in whom tho full confidence Of friendship could
DO more safely reposed. than in his generous
heart When such spirits pass away, the world
loses treasures-treasures that seldom found
amid the thfong pressing on. TO the unknown fu
ture. He has fallen early in life but the heart
Of those who loved him find comfort in the ,ri
umphant death that illustrated the beasty OF tn.
Christian faith. '.." ."' s. W.
DIED AT the residence Of Mr.. JoBN ExRIoH,
in ths village, os the 30th ult:, JEREMIAH
SHEAH AN, in the 9Th year Of hisS Snge Tn,
deeeasod fell victim 10 that irreconsiahl enem,
of man, Consumption, after long and tryini
afaiction, which he bore with patience end resig
nssion. Msy he sest In peace. Iii.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
THE INDEPENDENT PRESS.
-ABBEVILLE, S. G.
W. A. LEE, EDITOR.
Friday Morning, May 6, 1859.
ADVERTISEMENTS.

We direct the attention OF our readers to
the various new advertisements which appear
in our present issue.
eB- The partnership between Mcssrs. Is
RAEL BRrssEL will soon expire. and they offer
their large and very select stock of goods for
cash at cost prices. Their stock is very com.
plete, and has been selected with great care
1t is nearly oil new and offers great induce
ments to purchasers.
cB Mr.. A. A. WILLIAMS, has just received n
large and varied assortment of the latest sty les
Of hats at his popular establishment on Gran itc
Range.
B- Mrs. SMALL, Milliner and Mantua ma
ker, publishes her card this week She has en-.
joyed thorough European training. and i,
we'll versed in ell the branches of her art. Her
taste and ekill are we'll known to the ladies Of
Abbevlle.
EB W. n. MERIwETHEn, of Ninety Six. ad
vertises a large and varied stock Of Drugs
| Chemicals. Paints. Oils and other articles, and
solici:s a share of public patronage.
w Col. D. o. HAWTHORN advertscs his wei
known Wool Factory, miles east of Due w est
and near the Railroad He has the very bes
Machinery for cleaning the Wool and manu- fac
turing it into rolls. Such an establishment
really public benefit. and we trust TINT tn
Colonel is receiving all the patronage whic
his enterprise deserves.
Dr.. J. T.. BAsKIS. Of ofLowndesvile, offer
to rent or sell the we'll known Carriage Is tab
lshmcnt. formerly occupied by Messrs. LlDDE
& WiLsoS.
B- Mr. j. L. PnArr. a valuable tract Of Ian
near Donaldsville; Mr. WILLIAM SMITH. re
ward of S25 for the apprehension Of his runa
way slave.
B See the advertisement of Book Auctic
by J PnILBRIcK and other advertisements.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06

FRASKING BY MEMBERS OF CoSoREss.-The
Washington Constitution says: .'As frequent
state that the franking privilege Of the mem
bers Of the last Congress continues till the first
Monday in December next and the members
of the succeeding Congress frank from the 4 tn
of March, the commencement of their term. or
from the date Of their election, if after that
time"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06

A call for Southern Convention at Vicks-
burg on the 9th dsv Of May next, has been is
sued TO the people of the slayeholdiug States,
BY the committee appointed for that purpose
al the late Southern Convsaxion in Mont9ome-
ry, Alabama. The committee eonsirts of J: D.
B. DeBow, of La; Gen. ]. ]. McRae. of Miss. |;
Hon. Guy Bryan, Of Texas; Hon. ". L. Van.
cy, of Ala. and Major W. H. Chase. of Flori-
do; and the object of the convention is an.
nuupced to be the discussion of subjects rels-
ting 70 the union, security, and repose of the
South. ~ .-....
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06

The Ohio Legislature have passed . law
making it q nisdemesnor to carry Atpistoi,
bow ie knife, dirk, or any other concealed wea-
non, under the penalty of fne not sIcesd-
iug $500. and imprisoned not more than thirty
days for the first offence and $500 fine and
Imprisonment for three months. or both, atthe
discretion of tue Court. for the second offences;
and in pursuance of the law, the Major Of Gin
einnati has directed the police to arrest and
bring before him sll persona WHOM they shsil
dnl with eopesaled wsstons. ..,..a ..
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
WOOL FACTORY.

TINE SUBSCRIBER is now prepared TO ac-
l. commodate all who may favor him with
their patronage. am prepared to take oil the
burrs out of the Wool by a machine, and mnn-
ufactnre the Wool in Rolls, in the best manner
possible. -,
Location-Eleven miles North of Abbeville
C. H.. three miles East of Due West Corner.
and three miles from the Railroad.
D. o. HAWTHORN.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
TO RENT OR SELL.

THE Subscriber offers to rent or sell the wen
l. known Carriage Establishment in the Vil-
lage Of Lowndesville, formerly occupied by aes.
srs. Liddel Wilson. The building "sr8' and
commodious and is furnished with all ee ap7
pliances for oarryingion the Carriage baking
and repairing business, in all its brane!E f.. On
the premises is fine Brick Blacksm4 4h Shop.
and also good Dwelling House and the neces.
sary outbuildings. The location is ote OF tho
best in the District for the Carriage business.
and presents fine opportunity fer Inv estment.
to an eDterprisipg man. For iurther pa uon'
lars apply TO the Subscriber At Lowndesville.
J. T. BASKIN.
Nav &, 1880 l-tf
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
HAIR ! WHISKERS!! MOUSTACHES!

Use my Unguent, and you can have q Beau
tiful pair Of Whskcrs and Moustache thick.
soft and luxurian;, within Six Weeks whero
there were none before, and will not Stain tho
or injare the Skin. Price. Fifty Cents per Boz
tie sent to any part Of the United States.
Address
JOHN NJ. SAUNDERS,
l62 Third Street, New York City.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
CERTIFICATE.

CERT1FICATE.
This is to certify to the public that have
been since was ten years old, working and
building Wool Factories and here say. with
out hesitation, that those Machines of D. 0.
MISUNDERSTANDING Machines. Burning. Ma
chimes Picking Machines-are the best have
ever seen, and believe they will surpass any in
this State for satisfaction.
J. T. HUTCHINGs. Machinist.
Nav g. 1859 1-3m.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
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GO N ST N z z 8.
Lyons Magnetic Powder g. Pills;

Lyons NAdSuetiS Eo"oeH o ElAs,
For the Destruction Of all kinds Of Garden In
sects, Ants, BedBugs. Ticks, Hcas,
Noths, Rats, and Nice, &c.
What greater trouble, in an hour Of ease;
Than gnawing rats, bed-bugs and aeus.
Gardens can be preserved and houses rid o
these pests. 1t was discovered by Mr. E. Lyon.
French Chemist, in Asia, and has been patron
lied by all Eastern governments and colleges
Reference can be made wherever the article
has been tried. II is free from poison, aud
harmless to mankind and domestic nimals
Many worthless limitations are advertised. Bo
sure it bears the name Of L. LYON. Remember
'ris Lyons Powder kills insects in troe.
While Lyons Pills are mixed for rats and mice
Sample Fasks. 25cts. regular sizes, Scots d 81
BARNES t. PARK, New York.
April Is, 1859, 50-lm
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
SALE DAY.

Last Monday was pleasant day and We
had a good attendance Of our citizens general
ly. There was very lite property sold by the
Sheriff l60 acres of land brought sllOO. and
lease ofa Dorm Gold Mine for years, sold
for sl3OO
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06

The Texan says that ls400 bales Of cotton
bad been shipped from San Antonio 70 Mexico,
and sold from 70 10 % ets, per pound. -,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06

We direct attention to the proceedings of the
Stockholders Of the Greenvilie and Columbia
Railroad, published in another column.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-05-06
THE GREAT ENG L1SH REMEDY
SIR JAMES CLARKES
Celebrated Female Pills.
PROTECTED 2@Mzs2s LETTERS

BY ROYAL &s&s aaasa sSs:LSs PATENT.
<This invaluable medicine is unfailing in tho
cure Of all those painful aud dangerous dis
cuscs incident to the female constitution
1t modcrates all cxcessts and removes oil OBJ
s!ructions. from whatever cause. and q speedy
cure NAV be relied on
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HATS, HATS.

HATS HATS. "
TIME largest and most varied assortment in
i the up. country. from q 10 cent straw to
GENINS' best and latest styles, For sale by
4. y E..-" g" A. A. WILLIAMS.
May 6, 1a69-l-tf -
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17
DIES ARC WEEKLY GgggBBNe

-Francis A. Mafit, son of Rev. John Newland Maffit, the eloquent preacher who fourished so extensively some years ago, died of an apopleetic fit in the St. Louis jail. The deceased, together with several others, had been arrested and imprisoned on suspicion of forgery.
 -EIghteen little children, from two to eight years old, the survivors of the Noun tain Meadow massacre in Utah, left Salt Lake on the 2sth ult for the States. The train that brings them and their attendants consists of three spring athbulances and one baggage wagon, with teams of six mules each.
 --Hon. J. J. Pettus, the Democratic can didate for Governor of Miss, has published a list of appointments where he will address hfs fellow-citizens during the summer.
 "A free negro fortune teller was whipped to death a few days ago, near Dinwiddie Court House, Va, by slave man, for intimacy with the latter's wife.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17
ECTION EW S.

TENNEssEE.-The returns of the elec- lion show that the delegation in Congress from Tennessee. will stand as follows:
 Opposition. Thomas A. R. Nelson, Horace Maynard, R. B. Brabson, w. B. Stokes. Robert Haton, Emerson Ether idge, James M Quarles.
 Democrats. James II. Thomas, John V. Wright, William T. Avery
 HARRIS majority over NErHERLAND, 1t is conceded will be near eight thousand. The Democracy have a majority in the Legislature of three in the Senate and seven in the House.
 TExAs.--A telegraphc dispatch from New Orleans, dated Huh inst, says:
 The returns from sixty-eight counties give SAM HousroN a majority of 4400 over RuNNELs. The returns indicate that Hamilton and Reagan, candidates for Congress, are ahead.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17

BARBARIC TRooPs FOR THE BRITISH ARMy.-The adoption of the Zouaves and Turcos into the French army, and their successes against European troops, have
 melted the British government to attempt the organization of similar corps from their colonies in the West Indies. Some time ago, the black soldiers in Bermuda were uniformed ia Zouave; and we now learn that orders have been issued by the War Department for the transportation of three thousand Jamaica negroes to England. On their arrival, they are to be drilled in the use of the latest and most destructive patterns of small arms. and trained to serve the new rided cannon. When this first squad has been incorporated with the army, 1t will doubtless be followed by others, until the English will have black division that will cope, in barbarity and ferocity at least, with the Turcos. In case of war between England and France, il would be curious to see these troops pitted against each other; but they are edged tools, which the European govern. ments may find exceedingly dangerous playthings, Failing to have an enemy to contend with, they may one day initiate the sepoys, and cut their white masters ihroats.- Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MrmPHIs.--A destructive fire occurred at Memphis, on Sunday, the 7th inst, which destroyed the Star Flaming Mills of Messrs. Moore, Halstead & Co.,, involving them in loss of seven,y.fve thousand dollars There was no insurance on the property. Other buildings and lumber were also burned, amounting to twenty i've thousand dollars, making the total loss one hundred thou sand dollars. Messrs. Moore, Halstead & Go, we understand, have made ar engagements to put their works in operation again Tn thirty days. They are gentle men of untiring energy, and "know no sach word as fail"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17

DEATH OF THE HoN. RICHARD RUSH. The telegraph has already announced the death of the Hon. Richard Rush of Phila- delphia. We learn from the Press that he died at his residence in Eighth street, be- low Locust, on the morning of the 30th ut. The Press says:
 He suffered greatly at times during his long illness, which commenced early in the Spring. but ii was great consolation 10 his family and friends that he was free from pain as his end approached; that he was in full possession of all his faculties, and perfectly composed and resigned; and that he passed off without a struggle. He was born in Philadelphia, in August of l7S0. and was in the seventy-ninth year of his age.
 Few men have served the nation more faithfully in important stations. and few have more honestly earned and more fully enjoyed, for an extended period, the con- fidence and respect of the American peo. pie. He was the second son of Dr. Ben jamin Rush, one of tue signers Of the Declaration of Independence, whose devo. tion as patriot, talent as statesmen, skill as physician; and merited reputation as philosopher, won for him one of the proudest places in American history His maternal grandfather, Richard Stock ton, of New Jersey, was another of the signers of the Declaration of Independ- ence.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17
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 WILL THE ITALIAN CONFEDERATION WoRKs-The Hon. Caleb Cushing has an able and ingenius article to the Boston
 7raUeiier under this head, from which the following are extracts:
 Will the Confederation tcork? Will il last? Observe, it is not merely federal union of the provinces ot Italy under the presidency of the Pope, Austria being one of these provinces. lift were that alone, it would be the league of Austria and all Italy against France. But, in addition to that, it must be league of Austria and France-that is, of the two great Catholic powers of Europe, sheltered under the mighty name of Rome; for thus only can France maintain her own standing as great Catholic power. Whom does such a league threaten? Is it not quite reason able now for Great Brain to ponder the problem of fCherbourgs
 Napoleon, by the actual aid of Great Britain, has balanced the Russian success of Moscow by the reduction of Sebastopo. He has with the passive countenance of Great Britain, balanced the Austrian oc- cupation of Paris by the victory of Solferi- no. The debt to Prussia remains to be paid of; but above all, that to Great Brit. ain Trafalgar and Waterloo, are memo ries of rage and shame in the hearts of all Frenchmen, and especially of all Bona partes. Andi in this respect, the turn of Great Britain is 10 come, she will only have herself to thank, for the present pow erful and proud position of Louis Napo- leon is her work quite as much as that of his own genius. Certain we may be that ofthis great drama of the Second Empire, the fourth and fifth and greatest of its acts are yet to come.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17
University of Nashville

MILITARY COLLEGE.--J. BERRIEN IYl LINpsLEY, M D., D. D., Chancellor of the University, and Professor of Chemistry and Geology.
 Cor. B. R. JOHNSON, Superintendent of the Military College, and Professor of Engineer ing.
 JAMES F. HAMILTON, A. M, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. J. H. STEWART, A. M, Professor of Greek and Latin Languages and Literature. GEORGE S. BLAcKIE, A. M, M. D., Profes- sor of Botany and Natural History. REV. J. W. HoYTE, A. M, M. D., Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy and Biblical Literature.
 c. K. WINSTON, NJ. D., Surgeon. The First Term of the Academic Year | 1S59-60, commences on the 9th of September, 1859.
 The Second Term commences on the 23rd of January, 1860. Commencement Exercises take place on the 7th of June, 1860. Tuition, Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Rooms servants attendance, and use of arms: 105 dol- lars per term. Matriculation fee; five dollars, Students are required to furnish their rooms Engineering, French, Spanish, German, Draw ing, Book Keeping, and Fencing, each, ten dollars per term of twenty weeks. In the regular collegiate course, the ancient reputation of the University for scientific and classical scholarship will be maintained, and at the same time every facility afforded those who desire to pursue partial course. Be sides the four regular college classes, there is also preparatory class. Students under four teen years of age will not be admitted.
 By the aid of military discipline, effective government is established, and health, physi- cal culture, good order, and industrious habits are promoted.
 For catalogues, or additional information, apply to any Member of the Faculty, or to
 B. k. JOHNSON,
 aug10-1m* Superintendent.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17

DAUGHTERS OF MALrA.--The Rock ford CHI. Standard. which is edited by a lady,. contains the following paragraph:
 The Daughters of Malta are becoming as distinguished, and seem to be quite as benevolent in their designs, as the Sons of Malta. Their object is said to be to relieve widowers, destitute bachelors, dan dies, Hotlentots, and orphan male chil- dren. By the time the Sons obtain the control of the island of Cuba, the Daugh- ters confidently expect to subjugate the Isle of Man"
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17

QUANTITY or CorToN ExroRTED.-ln spite of the war and individual losses sus- taned here and there, by the more limld holders, the cotton year of 1858 -'5o, (end- ing on the first of September next, will prove one of the most prosperous and re- markable in the history of the country. The crop, estimated at 3,700.000 bales, is the largest ever grown in the United States, and estimated at the average value of about fifty dollars per bale. il amounts to the enormous sum of lS5, 100000 dol lars.
 The crop, so far, has been distributed as follows:
 The estimated crop is 3,7oo,00o bales.
 The quantity exported to July 45, as follows:
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17


 TERRIBLE RAvAeEs OF YELLOW FE- vER.-The yellow fever has been very fla tai on both sides of the Rio Grande river, in Texas and Mexico. The Rio Grande Journal of the 3lst ult. says:
 We learn through person just from Edinburg, in Hidalgo county, that that town and its Mexican sister. Reynosa, have been some time suffering from fe- yer in most respects identical with the yell low fever which devastated our region last year. In Reynosa some two hundred and thirty have died. and in Edinburg thir- teen. It is strange, but few or none of the deaths have been among females. Dr. Bowie, of Edinburg, reports nine of the thirteen 10 have died of unmistakable black vomit. Three Americans have died i; Messrs. Fowler and Davis, of Seguin, Texas. and Mir. James Robinson, auor- ney. formerly of this place. Also, D. Sal vador Dominguez. sheriff of Hidalgo county. The sickness Is abating, for want of subjects, and all now sick are getting well. It is said that but two persons in Reynosa had escaped an attack.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17

Ezr A patent, No. B. for 233, ,56l 67 acres of swamp and overfowed land, in the Batesvlle District, Arkansas, which enure to the benefit of the State in which they are situated, under the act of Sep tember 2Sh, 1850, has been transmitted, by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, to the Governor of the. State of Arkansas.
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17
.v'0Eice Co BSarch 0sers
 UNDER THE GRADUATION ACT.
LAND OFFICE, EVANSVILLE, ARK,

August 8, 1859. { A LARGE number of entries in this Dis LA trict having been permitted, through mis- apprehension, at less price than that which the lands had graduated, and the purchasers in these eases having been notified by letter from this office of the deficiency, and most of them having failed to make the required addi- tional payment, they are hereby notified that unless they come forward and make such pay ment within period of ninety days from this date, the entries then remaining unperfected will be reported to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for cancellation, in order that the lands thus withheld may be again re- stored to market.
 ". ". LEWIS, Register. w. A. BEvENs, Receiver. ausi7-1t
Des Arc citizen., 1859-08-17
Total. .....3, 100000 sls5, 100000

IOlaI '''''s '''' !, ,IUU;UUU "Io0 ;UOO'VVV
 Some people suppose that the present growing crop of lS59-'60, may reach four millions of bales, or three hundred thou- sand in excess of the present crop. If SO, and the civilized world should remain at peace for a year or two to come, It will all be consumed al remunerative prices. It is believed by some, however, that the present supply of labor devoted to the cul- lure of cotton will not be able to carry the yield up 10 four millions of bales. and few or none consider that the growth can be pushed much, if any, above that amount, for some time to come, without some aug mentation in it beyond the ordinary rate of increase.-T New York Herald.