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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07
OUR FOREIGN TRADE.

The imports Of tho current fiscal yenr are
estimated hy The Treasury Department at
$500, 100000, about $3o,OoO.O 900 more than
those of the most active commercial year this
country has ever known. On the other hand
it is known that the wheat crop this yenr 8
the largest ever grown; the cotton crop, it is
estimated, will amount to four million bales.
Taking everything into consideration, and bear.
ing in mind that imports arc always proper
toned to exports. it is quite likely :hat the
foreign trade Of the United States, this fiscal
year may in fac amount to about 100 .OO0, 900
ench wny-thnt is to say, $500, 100000 eXpor-
ted in cotton, gold, brcadstulfs, provisions, CO,
OIL tobacco, melu iactures etc, etc. and $780,
100000 imported in sugars, dry goods. teas,
coffee hides, and manufactures, and foreign
produce of various kinds.
This is not rs large trade as that Of Great
Britain or France, both Of which countries ini-
port and export about one quarter more than
the emount above mentioned. But il is the
largest business ever done by the United
States; and considering that the bulk of our
foreign trade is carried with nations at
great distances aud that our immediate neigh
bors arc rot actively commercial, it is a very
large trade indeed.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07
THE COURT+ -

The Fall Term of our Court, commenced on
Monday last. his Honor Judge MONROE presiding.
The Docket is by no means heavy one and we
suppose will be very easily cleared The Sum-
mary Process Docket presented few cases of lit
'gation and these were mostly disposed of
on the 6rst day. There was good deal of bust
ness before the Grand Jury and number of
bills were found involving cases Of assault and
battery, retailing, trading with slaves, and
also the offence of murder. This last was an
alleged csse Of ofinfanticide. Owing to the non.
arrest ofa number of the defendants; the solici.
tor, after despatehing a few old cases, found
himself without employment, and the Issue
Docket was taken up on Tuesday afternoon.
The reports Of the various Boards of Com
missione ers we're read and referred to the Grand
Jury, and in connection with this subject, his
Honor stated the requirement ofthe Law, that
the Reports be submitted on the first day OF
the term, and that they should in all cases be
ascompan led with the vouchers.
b The weather ,during-the week has been very
plessant, and there has been q large attendance
Of uffsllow citizens Of ths District.
L. On Tassday we never saw, the Court House
more crowds and the good order which pre-,
vailed, has. been tho subject Of general remark
u Among snembsrs of the Bar; in ATTEND:
;snce from cher Districts, VI observe Mesrs
On, MAasnas apd Wnnhxk Of Ahdsfsan !: Mes
lsrs. HUpena s6a HAsn,a .ek Laurens; Msssas
,BAnexA sDA S11arna Of Nswbsssy, and NJ.
'MAsaY sf Eagset tid siSa 3Fagt RI
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07
SUDDEN DEATH

We regret to announce the sudden death of
Mr. Edmund ConB, the proprietor of the Mar
shall House, which occurred in our Village on
Monday, the Sd inst. lie had for several
days previous. been somewhat depressed in
spirits, owing to the sickness of his family and
other causes Of anxiety, but on the day Of his
death seemed more cheerful, and waited upon
his guests at the Hotel with his accustomed at
tention. During the afternoon about O'Clock
he procured four ounce vial of laudanum from
one of the Drug Stores, and overcome, no doubt
by sudden impulse, drank off the contents
He soon after communicated the fact to his
mother. and declared that it was his intention
to put and end to his life. Every medical at
tention was Immediately extended but without
avail. and he died in the course of few hours
No satisfactory reason has been assigned for
the commission of this rash act by the deceased
He was prosPering in business, and was very
happy in his domestic relations. He was de-
votedly attached to his family, and it is thought
that anxiety on account of the sickness of his
wife, combined with other causes of disquiet,
operating upon naturally impuIsive tempera-
ment overcome him for the moment and led to
the commission of the act Mr.. CoBs was q
man of high spirit, of kind heart and liberal
feelings. Heleaves many relations and friends
to deplore his untimeIy end.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07

THE DIFFICULTY WITH GREAT BRITAIN.

THE DIFFICULTY WITH GREAT BRITAIN
An important point in the differences be-
tween us and Great Britain concerning the
northwestern boundary line lies in the repre-.
scntation of our officials, civil and military,
from the region of the disputed territory, to
the effect that while the United States Com
missioner wus instructed generally to run the
line according to the treaty, the British Com
missioner was under instructions of his Gov.
ernment as to where the asne should be run.
This shows how much more vigilaht the British
Government is than our own in such matters
Their tenacity, too, is proverbial; bnt in for
nation from various sources as to the views of
the Administration, lead us to believe that
they do not intend to be responsible for any
act that shall compromise our claim to the
Island Of San Juan.
Important dispatches shave been received
from General 1IARNEY, in which that officer
says that no conflict had taken place between
the troops. nor was there the slightest apprc
hension Of any. There is reason 10 believe
that if these dispatches had been ived prior
to General ScoTr's departure. that officer would
not have been semitic the Pacific. 1t may be
that orders will so by the next steamer for his
return.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

We direct att ention to the attractive adver-
tisemcnt of Messrs. GRAY & ROBERTSON, which
appears in our present issue. They are among
our most liberal and most enterPrising Mer-
chants. They have been doing n hand some
business during the present season, and antici.
pate renping golden harvest at The forthcom-
ing Fair Read the advertisement and YOU can
scarcely resist giving them a call.
Messrs. B. Nj. & S. A. WINsrocK offer to the
public at their we'll known Clothing Depot, the
l.rgest and best assorted Stock which thew
have ever brought to this market They have
everything in the line of irst class Clothing
and Furnishing Store; selected with great care
in the northern markets. Give them a call.
See the card of G. P. REMsEx, the we'll known
and fashionable Halter of Columbia, S. C.
Mr.. REMsES has received the latest Fall and
Winter styles of Hats and Caps, and is prepa-
red to CRAFTY every tnste in his departm cut
Our friends visiting the city would do we'll to
give him call. "
See the Card of Messrs. JoHN ALEXANDER &
Co., Iron and Brass Founders of Columbia who
are prepared to execute with neatncss and des.
patch all kinds of work in their line Of business.
They furnish Mills of all kinds, Sugar Cane.
Grist and Saw Mills. Steam Engines. Mill Gcnr-
ing dc. and Iron and Brass Castings, of all de-
scriptions. The we'll known skill and enter
prise Of these gentlemen commend them to gen
eral patronage, and we take pleasure in bring.
ing their claims to the attention Of our friends
See the advertisement Of the Sale of Fnlua-
ble Land by Col. T. J. RorERrs,-also the Shcr.
in7s, Commissioners and Ordinarys advertise
M pnts
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THE DISTRICT FAIR

We are gratifed to learn that a very general
interest seems to be manifested by the citizens
of our District in behalf of our Agricultural
Society. and the Forthcoming Fair. A large
number of names has been enrolled upon the
list of Life Members, during the present week,
which affords guarantee Of the pernanence
of the Society. The Life Member enjoys this
advantage over the annual member. that
the payment of the annual interest, (sl.O5) en-
titles him and family to free admission to the
Fair, and to exhibit whatever he pleases with.
out charge.
All articles for exhibition should Le entered
in the Secretary's Book before the morning of
the Fair. A list Of the articles NAV be sent
by letter
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COMPLIMENT TO OUR pHEss.

The Charlotte N C., Democrat in commend.
ing the practice of giving public dinners to
our Senators aud Representatives thus afford
ing them IN opportunity with their ecns:;s.
usney pays the following compliment 70 the.
Journalism Of our State: "ss'
We also admire s1s-practiee Of the South
Carolina newspapers in always treating each
other with courtesy and respect. We don't
remember an instincs; where two papers ii,
that State had become 10 yolved ip a bitter po,
Iiticsl or personal: II such things have OCCUR.
ed wo'are not sware Of il. They very prop
erly consider, no. doubt that those who futa,e
and fuss the loudest d srs mot. the most to Be
feared. and are not the ones likely to promote,
to . gfsst extent, ths interests Of their party
~ Inthiss State, quasfels,i Of the kind alluded
70 somstines occurs slmost from necessity, in
sell defence. or In order TO correct misfeprese1ta
'tion: bot II sssns 10 as that the exercise of a
little more forbsspsnes and The nee Of respect
fui Language, might overcome Tho dificuity To-
. groat extsnt -O1r Gcnth Carolina coten1po-
ssssiss afford ae sxssalsns: example 81 tAis re-
skSS~ - -t....tSE..r
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Q b T TU "A r z .
Ohl what n shadow o'er the heart is flung,
When peals the requiunl Of the low d aud YOU

Oil what shadow o'er the heart lie flung.
When peals the requiun, Of the lov'd aud young!
DIED, at the residence of her mother, in this
District, on the Gath Of September. JULIE E.
BAKER, aged eighteen years, three months and
one day The deceased was kind and dutiful
daughter. q generous and affectionaIe sister.
and true and faithful friend. All who knew
her, loved her, and deeply deplore her loss.
Death lies on her, like an untimely frost
Upon thesNeetest flower of all the field.
Two years ago the deceased connected her
self with the Baptist Church, and since that
time has given strong evidences of her piety.
II will be gratifying to her relatives and friends
to learn that she was conscious of her ap.
preaching dissolution. and expressed her per-
feet Willingness to die. Hers was q glorious
and triumphant death. which trust will be
sanctifed to the good Of all who witnessed It
About two hours before she died she prayed
God to bless her relations, friends and enemies
if she had any. She then told those around her
bedside goodbye. and bade them meet her in
heaven. blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord"
me NOT LESS IN LOVE THAN BROTHER.
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THE GREAT ENaLIsH REMEDY.
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
Celebrated Female Pills.

PROTECTED qM2s LETTERS
BY ROYAL &23Es PATENT.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the
cure of oil those painful and dangerous dis
eases incident to the female constitution.
1t moderates oil excuses and removes all OBJ
structions, from whatever cause, and q speedy
cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
it is peculiarly suited. 1t will, in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity.
CAUTION.
These Pills shou Id not be taken by females,
that are pregnant, during the first three months,
az 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, Palpitation Of the
Heart, Lowness Of Spirits, Mysteries, Sick
Headache, Whites and al the paihful diseases
occasiousd by q, ,disordered systen, these Pills
will effect q cure when all other means have
failed.
e Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package, Htich should bs: carefully preserved.
/. a bottle ouptsiniug 50 pills. and snoirolsd
with the Government Stamp of; Great Britain,
can be sent post free for 81 and postage
stamps. .%.,s - var q iF"1
i General agent, for United States, Job Noses,
Rochester N. T.,
Sold ID Abbevilis by Dohssd MeEsuchiin /;
Goiumbis. Fishef 4 Hsinit.h fIavi,snd, Ste
;yspscnl 4 Co.. Charleston, Wholesale agents (,
and cold b.; all respectable Druggists. -;
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COMMUNICATED.
IN MEMORY OF WILLIE BROwNLEE.

IN MEMORY OF WILLIE BRO"NLEEi
WHO DIED IN BossIER PARISH, LA.
We hear no more thy merry prattle,
We gaze no more on thy sweet face;
Still as the tomb the sportive rattle,
Which made our house happy place.
Thy cherub voice and pretty toys.
Thy little shoes and rocking-bed:
We loved to hear thy joyous noise.
To pat thy soft and flaxen head.
Where once was mirth, there's now no noise
But all is silent as the dead.
TO fairer worlds and sweeter joys,
Thy infant soul sweet babe hath fled.
To him who said. we give thee up,
Suffer thy child to come to me.
Who drank the full and bitter cup,
In the cold garden of Gethsemane.
A FRIEND.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07
GO M M ER CT AL

ABBEvILLE, Oct. Z, 1859.
CorToS.-There is but little offering. We
quote extremes from II to 95c.
COLUMBIA, Oct. 5, 1859.
CorroN.-The sales yesterday amounted to
!49 bnles-extremes 7ullfc
CHARLESTON, Oct. 4. 1859.
CorroN.-The sales this morning amounted to
955 bales at the following prices: % at lot ::
II Mt 1of: &c ut lot 345 Mt l0s; 80 Mt l05
1873 nt II 1873 at 1ls : and 81 ut Hi cents.
HAMBURG, S. c., Oct. 3, 1859.
CoTToN.-Our market opened last week at
ll4c. for good middling. The unfnvorable
news received from Europe caused decline of
4c. on all qualities. We quote good niddling
iair to fair 1ltc.
H. d n f. SOLOMON
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07

TIE COSMOPOLITAN ART JouRNAL.-The Sep.
tsmbef number of this periodical contains a
beautiful steel epgravings and several fine en-
craving on wood The general appearance of
this periodical has of late been greatly improv-
ed.
We commend It cordially TO all lovers of
art and refer to it for detailed explanation
Of the attractive inducements offered by the
Cosmopolitan Art Association, y Of which it
10 the Official organ. q: ;.sg...t, sas,.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07

TIE WORKING OF THE FREE NEGRO LAW IN
LoUIsIANA.--The New Dreams correspond dent
Of the st. Louis Democrat writes IA follows:
The chief item Of public note since my last
is the enforcement Of the law passed at the last
seseion Of the Legislature. and duly rromulga-
ted, giving timely warning that it would become
an active statute on the 1st of September. BY
this law free negroes born without the State
must leave it within sixty daye of the above
date or go into slavery, being allowed to choose
their own master in the event of taking the
latter alternative. 1t is q law hard on the few
but for the good Of many. who have long felt
this Parinh class TO be nuisance in the conlmu.
nifty. 1t has caused great panic among them
of course, and while some are amounting in hot
haste to z" beyond the limits of coutrnvention,
others are '.scd in selecting or soliciting mns.
ters, or i'll dcvising means of evnding the law
Many will he succ ssful in doing this, and those
will certainly do go who have fifty or n hun
dred dollars to tempt n couple Of white wit
ncsscs to swear that they are natives. A good
many free negroes have already selected their
masters. and though in most instances they Fl nd
little difficulty in pcrsuading the chosen ones
to add, gratis, negroes to their personal wealth,
there are many instances where refusal has
been met. One lucky individual and excellent
fellow arose one morning darkey less aud went
to bed that night the holder of the right and IT,
tie to ten valuable slaves, who had forced them
selves upon his acceptance The negroes, with
their quick appreciation Of character under
stood his and hence their selection.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07
LAND SALES,
BY THE COURT OF ORDINARY

THE Real Estate Of Robart Smith; decd.
l. will be sold BY Public Auction, (for par.
tition,1 at Abbsville H.. on Sale Day in No.
vember next; comprising one hundred and,
thirty nine acres, more or less, situated 10 Ab.
lands Of John Roderick, VIM. strawhorn. and
Others s st..
:, Terms--12 months credit. purchasers giving
bond and security, and mortgage Of the
prem mises, If deemed necessary, 10 the Opdiusry !:
and the costs to be paid in Cnsh.
JOSEPH 7. MOORE,s. Ap.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-10-07

The VIGILANTs-The Baton Rouge (La.) Il Adoo-
cate has a very severe article against the Vigi-
lants of Attakapas. and as the editor has had an
interview with Governor WIcKLIFFE since the
latter's return, the New Orleans Bulletin infers
that his Excellency is by no means satisfied
with the doings Of the Vigilants. 1t quotes
the following from the Advocnte's article:
When We speak of murdcrers we do not
epeak unwarrantably, for we are assured on
good authority that the scoundrel who was
implicated in the murder of Policeman Dunn
some two years ago in New Orleans-and for
which his associate. Costello, suffered the SEN
tcnce Of d-atll-is one of the most active of
Of the Vigiapts iE torturing the outlaws" and
"desperadoes" with the lash! Even this wretch
the rope for whose neck is now probably in tho
hands Of Justice, becomes the associate of edu-
Gated gentleman in breaking the law and op-
pressing unoffendng citizens!
Gov. W. went as far as Vermillionville and
had interviews with the prominent leaders of
the Vigilance Committee, who gave their
promises that no further violence would he
attempted by the organization. How far these
promises will he kept itiia difficult to say.
We have little faith in them until the Committee
disbands, which the leaders did not promise
to do.
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DISTRICT FAIR.

We are requested by the Executive Committee
to publish the following additions and correc-
tions Of the Premium List
For the best Stallion open to the
world, Cup, $40. 90
pair of Carriage Mares,
open To the world, Cup, s. 90
Filly years old District
raised, Cup, 5 90
do /" Cup. 500
pair Of Oxen, Cup 500
For the best specimen of Painting, Cup, 500
For the second best, Cup, 300
The premiums for the bIooded ca tile is open
to the world the grades of South Carolina
raised, and for the common cattle, is for District
raised
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THE FAIR AT ATLANTA.

Hon EDWARD EvEnErr has accepted an invi.
tation to deliver an address at the Georgia
State Fair, to he held in Atlanta from the oath
to the 2Sth of October. So says the CRUSADER.
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SADDLE ExERcIsE.-The American Institute
yesterday inaugurstee an interesting novelty.
which We trust will not only he perpetunted
here, but initiated elsewhere. 1t wns public
competition of saddle horses. trained and rid
den by their owners, all professional riders and
horses being excluded. The object was not to
show the speed of the animals; but the relative
perfection Of their training. A large collec-
tion Of persons witnessed the performances,
which lasted for about an hour. Some of the
horses were admirable, though none exhibited
n very high grade Of education. The track
was not in good condition, but the trial was a
perfectly fair one; and the prize was very
justly awarded TO beautiful hny mare be-
longing to Mr. Philip Lydig. We trust that
measures may be taken to secure occasional
repelitions Of such trials. They would tend
to greatly encourage the use of horseback ex-
ercise, the most wholesome and agreeable to
which men of sedentary pursuits can resort
N. \. Tribune.
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FL z MI z N z a L

MARRIED, in Cass county. Ca, OF Tuesday
evening, Sept. 2G. by the Rev. James Moore
Rev. HENRY MOORE. of the South Carolina
Conference. to Miss CAROLINE f THOMP-
SON. step.daughter of the Rev. c. Crowel
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"A LARGE PoNEenAsrE.-We are indebted TO
Mrs. 'Twitts, for the largest pornegfanite we
have seen this season, being Fl iheeuI ipuhes in
circumference and weighing, ono pound and
three quarters: We think it will Be difioulf
to fh6 . laPgsr ones--4 4reenpils Patriot.
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THE SAVANNAH VALLEY RAILROAD.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholder.
of the Savannah Valley Railroad, will be held
at Calhoun's Mills, on the third Wednesday o
November next, ut IL o'clock, A. N.
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During the stdraa a5 Friday last, fonr story
b1iok ts6sas&t ID Bnaas strses, N. r., was
blown down. Nd Ypetsons vase kalsdy hui six
Inmates were taken ont oonsiderbly injured. !
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GRAY & ROBERTSON
"FAILED" THIS SEASON
IN MAKING THEIR STORE ONE
OF THE PRINCIPAL
ATTRACTIONS OF
ABBENILLE.
WE ADVISE YOU

ABBEHlLLE.
WE ADVISE YOU
Turn your footsteps to the Fair Ground,
Through your fields of snowy cotton,
Through the swamps and through the bottoms,
Over fences, and over branches,
Wading creeks, md fording rivers,
It'll you reach the model Fair Ground,
And the clearing r ,und about it.
OF your crops bring on the samples,
Corn, Tobacco, Rice and Sugar,
Bcets, and turnips, wheat and cotton,
Sugar cane, and sweet potatoes,
Horses, mules, and horned cattle,
Bring up everything that shall
Give you wealth and give you glory,
From the loom, the lath and engine,
Come with wife and all your children,
Bring the rosy checked, pretty, babies,
Bring the babies. and their plnythings
To the Agricultural Fair,
And pay your quarter for admission,
When the Orator OF the day
Shall then tell you of the story,
Tell you how your farm to manage,
Tell you NIL he knows about it,
Tell you to your own advantage,
Tell you about your productions,
How to money you can turn them,
BY sending them off to various nations
Far away to every country,
Far across the conquered ocean,
To people who live far beyond the
Kind accommodating ocean.
Should you ask us why this jingling,
In m instant we should answer,
Money! Money!! Money!! Money!!!!
Which every where receives respect,
Great respect and veneration,
Bring your thrips, your dimes and quarters,
Aud your bright and shining dollars,
Your potent and your mighty dollars
Called by ''Ye poets, Ys filthy lucre,"
To the store of Gray s. Robertson.
Gray & Robertson, 1t the Corner,
NO. /. GRANITE RANGE.
THE POPULAR
DRY GOODS STORE.
WE OFFER MANY ATTRACTIONS
IN NEW FASHIONABLE
STYLES OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
TO sTANGERs AND VISITORS
WHO ARE CERTAINLY.
EAPECFbD'FO :.-~Ss,
VISIT ABpEv1LLE. DURING THE GREAT
AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
NONE SHOULD LEAVE
BEFORE EXAMINING OUR STOCK.
CALL AND SEE OUR STOCK
READY FOR THIS SEASONS SALES.
CALL AND SEE AT OUR
POPULAR DRY GOODS STORE
AS HUNDREDS OF
ADMIR1Na CUSTOMERS HAVE VISITED
THIS POPULAR MART
SINCE WE RECEIVED OUR
NEW STOCK,
AND BY THEIR
LIBERAL PATRONAGE
FULLY ATTEST THE TRUTH
OF OUR STATEMENT :.
TO THE PUBLIC
OF OFFERING THE BEST GOODS
THAT COME TO THIS MARKET 6
AT TRULY POPULAR PRICES, =
THIS SHALL BE :
.,,J OUR, MOTTO
THE VERY FINEST GOODS, ;
p THE RICHEST GOODS,
THE NOSE DIsTINaUE GOODS,
BUT ALL
~ q. AT MODERATE PRICES. ag7
:" 81 CALL AND SEE Us u"
p. ..,,,y, q. AT, OUR POPULAR
2d DRY GOODS EsTABLgHMRNT,
WHERE YOUR HIGHEST
~ = ,-i y - !