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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
= Cheap Postare.

Referring to the increased expenditures OF
the Post Office Department over the income do.
ring the last six years, the New York Evening
Post says: >.
The system Of cheap postage has not been
to blame for this the systern Of cheap postage
has yielded liberally. aud with the exception
of the year Of 1853. when there wss a falling of
in its revenue. itabas gone on from year 70 Ssef
with's steadily Increasing income. 90 t6atjn
1857, the year of this great .extsavsgancein
sum, ,of :0ps. .soa, or. NOR. .b.n q tailion and
q quarter ofdollsrs. beyond hat itsHSs ifthe
last;yesr Of the five cent Pssge. That the
revenue of thA PostsofasS ID yenfh ssundet
the cl,esp postage sysssM bad grown to be lar
ger hy one sixif than ID, had Been sih The most
nrodnceivs sysSf of tie I've cent :postags, ouShe
70 hays Yatis6sd asy rsasonsbls sEpsstationa
II 10 aimost Ptsei.cly e9trsaPondsnt tosbe h.
crssss: dfbps pophl ipH i'd. .1be Same pstiod,<ff
Ne ssks ,sbs s6nes af 1880 asA To pre-
yi9us yssrl SatSasdS -.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
a Blue Ridge Railroad Serenade.

The Anderson Gazette contains a long account
of eerenade, given during court week, to
Maj. Perry and Gen. McGowan. for their advo-
cacy Of the Blue Ridge Railroad enterprise
Maj. w. ID. Simpson, of Laurens. was also
serenaded, though he was known to he opposed
to the road. The Gazette says he was esteemed
none the less rs high-minded and honorable
gentleman. Hon. G. p. Sullivan, Of Laurens,
was called for. but had retired. and declined,
through friend, addressing them at so late an
hour.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Village improvements.

ltgives us great pleasure to state that the front
section Of the corner lot Of the Burnt District
lately owned by Mira. Allen, has been recently
purchased by Mr.. Robt. J. White Of our VIII
lnge, and that this gentleman intends
erecting shortly fine range of Dry Goods
Stores. The range will extend the whole front
OF the lot. comprising four stores 1t will he
massive brick structure, with beautiful i'm
itation marble fron:. and will be quite an orna
ment to the Public Square. The stores will
oe large. airy and connmo1ous. and will ena-
Die the occupants to do full justice to the large
and varied stocks whicl, arc row being brought
to this market Three of the stores have already
been engaged by the Messrs. White, Messrs.
Wier & Lythgoe, and Dir. A. A. Williams,
and We learn that there have been several ap-
plications for the fourth. The building will be
commenced at once, and plans and specifica-
tions will be furnished to Contractors by Mr.
Daily the architect, at the Marshall House.
In connection with the above building. and
upon the adjoining lot. Mr.. j. a. Allen also in
tends erecting Il storc-which will be of uni
form dimensions with the foregoing and em-
braced in the same Range.
The lot formerly occupied 10y the Ramey
Hotel is now owned by Mr.. WIN. Dorm Of
our District. and we learn that he intends
building very soon. and will no doubt erect an
cdIice which will be in keeping with the sur
rounding structures.
Mr. John Mcl.aren Of our village, the propri-
etor Of the corner lot adjoining the "Marsull
House, and whicl, il now occupied by the
store Of Messrs. Moore and Quaife, has it also
i'll contemplation, We hear, TO erect a fine bull.
ding, with two stores in the basement, and q
large Public Hall above. This last 10y the wav
will be great acquisition. and we hail the
idea with unmingled pleasure.
Near by staEds the Post Office. and we learn
TINT there are now in the hands of the contrac-
tor, plans for various additions and improve
ments t" the building aud for providing it with
suitable boxes.
Our citizens whilst attending to their secu.
lar Interests have been equally alive to sacred
things. Our Presbyterian brethren have il in
contemplation to build new Church, or to
make extensive additions to the old e,lifice-
and an adjourned meeting Of the Congregation
will be held next week to deter,n inc upon the
propositions The plan of the new Episcopal
Church has been agreed upon and the work of
building will soon be vigorously prosecuted.
In the meantime various other works of pri.
vate enterprise either in progress or contem.
Pation attest the liberality and enterprise of
our citizens, and give evidence of the increas.
ing prosperity Of our village
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Clubbing with Magazines.

The example OF several of our contem pora-
ries of the press, suggests the propriety of re-
m'nd'ng our readers. that We are prepared to
furnish our paper in connection with the popu-
lar monthlies of the Season at reduced rates
We will furnish the PRESS and either CHAR.
t'ER, "GODEY )" "GRAHAM :" or the
"kNlCkERBOCKER," for FOUR DOLLARS
and PETERSON" or "Arthur" with the
fkEss for s'.5o-which is only 81 in advance
upon the current rates Of those Magazines.
Such magazines as HARPER, Cooley and
o'ners' with their attractions literary and pic
'or'as are INVALUABLE TO the family circle, and
with the local incidents and general miscel-
lhny OF the country paper. constitute fund of
entertainment, which well repays the pccuni-
AIRY outlay.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Anson Bangs g. Go. VS.. the Blue Ridge
Railroad

Railroad.
We copied says the Charleston Jfercurv an
item on the 10th inst, from the Atlanta Intel.
tige"ccr. chronicling the proceedings in the Un-
tied States District Court. q, Marietta, among
which was the decision Of the Gaze prosecuted
against the Blue Ridge Railroad COMPANY, by
their former contractors. Messrs. Anson Bangs
Co. The Marietta advocate has since come
to hand, which, alluding to the session OF this
Court. SAYS:
The subject Of grentest interest at this term.
was the opinion of Judge Nicoll in the case Of
Anson Bangs Il Co, against the Blue Ridge
Railroad Company. Judge Nicoll. after lu
| cid and elaborate examination of all the lead
ing Questions involved in the case, granted an
order to dismiss the Bill of Complaints with
costs. W. II. Hall. Esq. Solicitor for Com
plai ints, took at this term an order of Court
preparatory to an appeal to the Supreme Court
! of the United States
The decree must be most gratifying to the
friends of the Blue Ridge Road. and will ope.
| rate favorably for the enterprise. The extrav.
agant md even preposterous claims for DANA
ges made ny Bangs d. Co.. in their bill, excited
public apprehension respecting the result. Au-
ducity and energy are d ,ngerous qualities in
wrong triumphant against every Safeguard for
the right i'll the administration Of justice That
the case wns t" be tried in foreign jnrislic-
ti"n, supposed to be under tho bias Of an ad-
verse interest, increased the apprehension. But
fortunately for the Blue Ridge Road. Bangs d
Co.. saw fit TO file a bill on the Chancer side
of the United States District Court for the
State Of Georgia The cause was thus nth
drawn from the caprice and wantonness which
juries sometimes practice, and was submitted
to the dispnssio and enlightened considera-
t"n of the presiding Judge If Bangs d Co..
should prosecute an appeal, it may confidently
be expected that the Supreme Court will af-
firm the decree Judge Nicoll. lie brought
to the consideration of the case An impartial
and honest mind, the most patient diligence
and the mature learning Of long and distin-
guishsd judicial service. The application Of
such eminent faculties warrants great conf
dence in the conclusions Of his judgment.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Beautiful Designs,

We have been shown by Mr.. Joseph d. DAILY.
the Architect. the plans for the fine Brick
Range of Stores to bc erected hy Mr. r. J..
White. on the burnt district. and also some
beautiful designs of privstc mansions, prepared
for James N. Perrin, Esq, Gen. A. N. Smith.
and others of our citizens. They reflect the
highest credit upon the skill Of the architect
and the liber"!ity Of the projectors. and will.
when completed add greatly to the beauty and
attractiveness Of our Village Mr.. DAILY is in
PRODUCING among us the most approved styles oi
appreciate the rare union of beauty and utility
which mark his designs. He seems to have
his hands full, but will be no doubt, equal 10
the demand. lie welds ready pencil. and
possesses indie cfatig igable energy.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Another Missouri Speech.

Somebody has been making speech in the
Missouri Legislature-probably NJ. Pit. who
wanted the 9th Of January celebrated:
What do gentlemen wanta Is corn so dear
and hoe cnke SO sweet as to be purchased only
at the price Of having the State garrisoned by
our enemies9 Forbid it. Jeremiah {! Do YOU
want the institutors of your State reduced to
the condition Of affairs away down in Georgia,
where plantation consists of two overseers
and one niggeri [Laughter.] As the poet
says. d rather be long, NANCY. sir"nge
yaIler dog with bob tail and bay at the moon,
than not to say. thus is me own, me native
State [Great nPplause.] And will defend
her institutions so long grass runs and water
grows. Renewed applause.]
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
M A IL TX EFT S .

ABBEvILLE, April l, 1859.
CorroN.-Tbe quantity offered has been lin.
tied during the past week. We give the sx.
tremes of today at from 81 to III.
COLUMBIA March 29. 1859.
This mornings advices from Liverpool per
steamer Alps, with dates to the IL. instant.
were received, showing All improvement Of an
to t.. Our market became more animated
and buyers met sellers freely at an advance (
an tc. The sales for the day amount to
about GU bales. Extremes 81 to l2}c.
CHARLESTON. March 20, 1889.
Sales of Cotton to-day 500 bales. Market
firm.
NEW YORK, March 20, 1859.
Sales of cotton to-day 5000 bales at an ad.
vance of t tot.
Mddling Uplands 1913 to l24.
MiddIing Orleans l3c.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Advertisements.

| We direct the especial attention Of our rea
ders to the various new and attractive ndver
tisements which appear in our present issue.
cB Messrs. GRAY Il ROBERTSON, it will be
seen appropriate n whole column to themselves
What better evidence wou Id our friends have
! OF the taste, enterprise and liberalty Of these
| gentlemen. Call at No /. Granite Range.
where you will find all the novelties of the
Season.
eY-M Messrs. MOORE & QUAIFE, promise for
our next issue full descriptive catalogue OF
| their new aud fashionable STYLES. and in the
meantime would direct attention to their pro-
gramme Ill another column. as giving an idea
"f the space which they intend to occupy. IN
describing their various attractions.
GB MIR. A. A. WILLIAMS go well and favor
bly, known to our business community presents
himself as new candidate for public favor
lie has just returned from New York where he
has laid in varied stock Of all the attractive
styles oi The Season, and which he will TAX,
great pleasure in showing to bis numerous
friends. Give him call
EB Messre Is. n. S. A. WINSTOCK have
opened Mt their we'll known stand, at the corner
ofthe " Marshall uouse ;" large and varied
assortment of ready-made clothing. embracing
oil the latest Spring and Summer styles. These
gentlemen sell on the most liberal terms. and
have variety to suit every taste
eB" Messrs. ROCHE CHRISTIANS Ncy
Boot and Shoe Shop IS one of the attractions of
the season. and cornmenls itself to the liberal
patronage Of the public. The experience of
hr. Roche has enabled him to lay in q very
superior Stock, made of the very best material
by the best Northern Workmen. and warranted
to give satisfaction. Be sure to examine their
fine Stock
Read the advertisement of NJ. STRAUSS,
OF Cokesbury, who is now offering portion of
his valuable Stock, ut very reduced prices.
The attention Of Contractors is invited to
the advertisement of Mr. r. J. WHITE, in
another column.
Read the advertisement of DIR. Martini
great remedy for consumption.
See the Professional Card of Drs. ANDER-
son Il McSWAIN, Of New Market
Note the change Of Schedule of the Wash.
ington Stage Line the change in the Sheriff.
advertisements. the notice of the Commission.
er and o ther advertisements
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
CONSIGN EES.
The following persons have freight in the De.

The following persons have freight in the Do.
pot at Abbevlle -
WA d r E Gaines, D J Jordan, u Ward
law. N Smith, H Kerr, C Griffin, j H
Wideman, DM Rogers, w H Parker, JW
Jones, W II Stone. McCue. w D Mars. Nc
Bryde, W McIlwain, A E Turner CT Haskell
) d Knox. r T Gordon, Chalmers, Thos
thompson, W Lawson. Cobb Hunter d Co.
Cothran, w Tavler. Mrs NJ Du Pres,
y McLauchlin. Marshall. J & R White.
ID Freeland, Gray d Robertson. A Clark Jr.
Iaggart d McCnslan,, B N d s A W,nstock,
l. Edwards. Fl s Cason, Branch Allen & Ed
wards. Moore Quafe, j Martin, D L Ward
law, J A Calhoun, J A Norwood.
d. r. SONDLEY. Aot
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01


The MISSISSIPPI RlvER.--We copy tho fol-
lowing from the Memphis Bulletin OF the 2sd
inst. Dispatches hom St. Louis and Louis
willie. of tfro 32d instant. report the .;iriver of
these two points asrising rapidly:
The river, in the twenty-four hours ending
At four o'clock last evening, had fallen one
half inch, the fall having Heen checked. doubt.
lsss. by the heavy rsius4 Of Sunday and Mon.
day nights.
We learn Of severaknew breaks in the levee
below. some Of which are doing considerable
damage That At Manlys, below Napol leon. Il
immense loss TO Mr. Manly, Who was forced
yesterday 70 fee wi,h bis family for safesS--
And otbey planters in tho immediate vicinity,
Prentif friars Po int and Delta are allsuadsr
watsT, end Harbetes aud Grats lsudiirs
nsartYs&: smsti breaks have oes6rred e Gen,
ossEks andat Mr. Robb's. opposite .Thomp-
aiS14nding. from which the adjassnt ooun-
w heeisg Very GENERALLY asodsd>f
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
To Contractors. .

DROPOSALS will be received by the under.
L signed until Monday the 18th April, for
burnt District known heretofor as "Mrs. Al
lens lot"
The Building will be two stories high !; 100
feet in front by 80 feet in depth.
PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS can bs seem
by calling upon J. D. DAILY, Architect, or upon
the Subscriber.
All materials for the Build ing will be fur.
nished Contractors. ~
RI. WHITE.
March 29th, 1859 46 st
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

MouRNFuL DEArH-It will be with great sor-
SOW. that the friends and acquaintance of w.
g. Philips. will see the announcement of hin
death in another column.
He was student Of Athens College, Geor.
gia, Mt the time of his decease, the only son Of
ms parents, who loved him in common with all
who knew him. for his many virtues. and from
his brilliant talents, anticipated for him bright
career OF future usefulness. We sympathixo
with the afflicted parents, and claim part in
their grief in this sad dispensaLion.
Ldurensp,lie Herald.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
March 29tb. 1859
SOUTH CkRllNA,
ABBEVILLE DLSTRICE
In Equity.

A. x. Butler, ct. al.
vs.. Bill to set aside Judgment
VIM. B. Lloyd, etal. Injunction, DO.
1T appearing to my satisfaction that VIM B.
Il Lloyd, Albert Gilbert and Thomas s. Hay
don defendants in the above stated case. reside
MCGOWAN, Comp. Sol, Ordered that said de-
fsndants do appear and plead. answer or de-
muir to said Billof Complaint within three
months from the publication hereof or the same
will be taken pro eontssso against them.
WIN. II. PARKER. g. e. A. d.
Commissioner's Office 8Ey
March 25th. 1859. l8 2hr
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

The Richmond Di.pateh says that, there is
a number ofnew and handsome dwellings and
stores commenced and projected in that city for
this spring aud the ensuing summer than at
any time for any preceding year, and that there
is very great improvement in the style aud
architecture of the new bu idings
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
EdgefieId Adysrtiser.

The last number of this valuable jonrnsl
comes b'us much enlarged and improved. 1t
has'assumed new and becoming dress, and
presents very neat and tasteful appearance.
The Adcertiser 10 one1of the best conducted
journals in tho State. tits edited with ability,
and has been ever noted for its independence
and consistency. We congratulate the pro.
Sprietors upon the evidences of It's Increasing
prosperity. ~; 'rt.rh
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

=. Egenttsman IN Cincinnati. q few days since,
spptiod his pockets Of parcel of i+ttsr, and
papers which he had ieeunula.sd there and
bnrnt them The next mornipg he discovered
that among them was one containing $500 in
bill. which he had intended for The mall. =
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Slave Trade In. .Cuba

The Havana correspondent Of the Savannah
Republican writes: During the years have
resided on this Island the average annual num-
Der of Africans imported has been about eight
thousand. Last year. however. that number
was nearly trsbled-twsnty:th three thousand
having been imported. " fa
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
TO the Citizens of ookesbury and Neigh
borhood

c. II. LAsNEAu, Ambrotypst, will be in
Cokeabury on the I'd or Sd of April, and will be
prepared to receive visitors, at his room, on
the premises of DR.. CoSSoR, on Monday, the
4th inst.
We take pleasure in commencing Mr.. Lam.
SEAu to the citizens of Cokesbugy. as an &C.
complishe ed artist and courteous gentleman. He
leaves many friends in Abbeville village, who
appreciate his merits. and will be glad to hear
of his continued succeas
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

FACTS AND RuMoRs.-The New York Her
aids Washington correspondent says:
THE State Department received volumin-
Gus dispatches by the LAST arrival from Europe
from Mr.. Reed, our minister to China. Among
other matters. he speaks at length Of the COO
lie trade carried on between China and
Cuba. He characterizes it in strong Language,
and says it presents an awful picture of stroei.
tv and barbarrsrn"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

An actorin Georgia. in the course of a play,
kissed the wife of brother actor once oftener
than the authorized version OF the play requ..
red. and was thereupon severely whipped by
the outraged husband. Having been "star"
before. and now being provided with the
stripes" ho thinks he is entitled to represent
the flag ofhs country.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Hon. M. L. Bonha m.

The Edgefeld Aduertiser announces that Gen
Bonham will address the citizens Of Edgefelt
District at the Court House on sale day il
ADril.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

We are Indebted to the Hon. S. A. Douglas
ior pamphlet of3a pages. containing his
speech in reply to Senator Brown, on the sub
Jeet OF The Territories; it contains also, an ap-
pend'S intended to show the position of others
on this question, in the contests Of 1854 aud
1856
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
The Tilt.

Our readers will not forget the Fancy Tilt"
by theyouthful equeslrians, on this afternoon
also the Tilt of the Southern Rights Dragons
on the morning following. We anticipate a
large attendance
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

1t is said that the Governor of Missouri hss
commuted the sentence Of the young barbsrs
who murdered and robbed Hugh Downeyi.
st. Louie. while he was in their shop for the
purpose of being shaved, from hanging to iuu.
prsonment for life.
1t is not easy to imagine the ground for con-.
mutation. but probably the Governor had be-
fore him the precedent of the western iury.
which in the case of butcher charged with
killing neighbor and converting the body in.
to sauseges, found him guilty with extenua.
ting circumstances :"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
The Pardoning Power.

Tile Charleston Mercury in its notice Of thu
execution Of Foster on Friday last, convicted
for Burglary, closed with the following rel
marks:
1--WE congratulate the community tber..
fore, that in this case, and in many other.
all others for aught we know to thu
contrary, with one exception, the Governor b.I
exhibited commendable firmness in the main.
tenance Of the laws.
The exception we are constrained to notice i.
that Of Hays, convicted of the murder of a All.
lar boy in this city some time ago. He wa, 20
nave exPiated his crime about the same tune
win roster ; but rs previously Y announced. his
sentence was committed by his Excellency Gov
| Gist. ''''
more wanton. cold blooded murder-o,.
that more clearly exhibited I" the heart tlero;d
! OF social duty and fatally bent on mischief -
| the element ofmurder, has scarcely even b..,
perpetrated. While recognizing and adm;r;n.
the strict adherence to constitutional dutx
/ winch the Governor has shown in the op.n;nS
| OF his term We cannot forbcar the expre.s;oo
| OF our deep regret that in this case he al,onIf
have allowed himself to have been influenced
| ny representations of interested persons. What
,lese may nave been we know not But there
has seldom been manifested more general dis,
satisfaction than that felt in our communitv
oy TINS pardon The exercise Of this power 10 Z
growing evil in our State. Capital offences o:.
ten 90 unpunished, in consequence of the uu-
Willingness OF juriea, selected frequently of th.
weakest material. to convict. And when. in
rare Instances. they do their duty it is much.
to be depored that those high in office should
be overcome by interested representation.
The dreadful scene Of disorder lately exhibited
in Louisville. should he warning TO all other
communities to adhere strictly and f rmly to tho
enforcement Of the laws. The people Of South
carolina are conservative, la awfulfilling pee.
ple We hope they will ever be SO.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Military Commission.

We learn say. the Carolinian that Gov. Gist
has appointed Capt. Allen j. Green, ofour cit
q member of the Military Commission to revise
the Militia Laws of the State. A preliminary
meeting is to be held in Charleston on the 9Th OF
Anil
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Extreme Psnalty.

The Charleston Mercury Of the 25th, states
that on that day Richard J. Foster vas 10 have
been hung. at the Jail yard in th.t city. He
was convicted Of burglary. and ssnssnesd u
J ehs last Fall Term OF Court. ="
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
: III Y nj IL N IL A II,

MARRIED, on the 10th ult.. by Rev. NJ
Moss, Mr. THOMAS MoCORD of this Distriot
to Miss MARGARET Z. NASH, Of Anderson
Dist rict
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Professor Agassiz.

A document relating to education presented
to the Massachusetts, Legislature, notices the
scientific movements of Pro fessor Agassiz since
he came to this country in ls4s. Itsays:
Prof Agsssiz himself has visited every State
in the Union East Of the Rocky mountains. e1.
eept Iowa and.Texas, accomplished alwsys by
one or more assistants. and BY an indefstiga-
by an infusion Of scientific interest In others.
has laid 90 broad and deep the foundation of
his museum, 40 to mako it certain beyond D
doubt that with the countepa e'of liberal men
and the deserved patronsgs Of the,State. his
collection Viii soon become not, simply mon
umsnt to Estown ,aoquirsments and industry.
but an everlasting fountsin Of knowledee 10
onr c6mmofsV VsaIth. .snti.ths envy oftbs world.