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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28


The list OF new members returnea 70 tns
nav parliament shows a total OF 3l9 Lioe'
ra,s and 267 Conservatives.
On Sunday, May 6, . very numerous ne'v
ing was held in the Park, Tor tue purpSse VI
nroposing an address to the emperor mapU, Ss
isop, sympathising with the emperor 10 Tue
"o"rss he had taken with respect to the war
IN Itslv, The proposition did not meet Win
the slightest approval. .-,..a
Nc. r. Leslie. r. A. is dead ,..
The Secretary of State for war msaits'si
calling out the whole Of the mlillia, ANU VI
sSdins fifty new battalions to the line.
The Tooth regiment Royal Canaolsn| ,sS sss
,ndsr orders to proceed to Corfu ana 'as
~. wing will leave the camp OF Aiae''Ho''
Oe Saturday. May 7th, orders were ISSUE
r., The Admiralty for twelve men oi'war tNn au'
20 g,p. .boats, Numbering about seven huu
drsd Guns. to be brought forward WIN Al
s.psdition to reinforce the fleet 10 the 0AA"'
mel. spoxsl Enginesrs /.
o,dsrsd 10 be raised TO its proper s're1ssu
and is to proceed from Chatham ,ovSa 70 msy !,
~ msatb for tbs purpose Of being employees; yI;.I i
tbs completion Of the fortlnea"on:; n;,;,. ,' .
have recently been erected 40 's' ''''"'
thai town.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Tho Farmer and Planter.

We have received the March number of this
valuable Agricultural Journal-The leading
article Of the number is an excellent essay on
the " Diseases of Domestic Animals and their
Treatment >" which bore off $50 premium at
the late Fair of the State Society. It is we'll
worth itself, the subscription price, In tho
ID number Of "Barefooted notes on Southern
Agriculture, the writer points out the defect.
in the present system of pasturage, suggests
Improvements. and discusses the merits of the
various grasses.
The Agricultural and horticultural editors
well sustain the interest of their respective De-
Partments. In he+Agricultural Department
:" Hints for tho Month -" " Hillside bitches ~
"fhe Patent Ofice Reports Improved
Farming Implements !" ""The Destruction OF
Forests. >" furnish the subjects of many valuable
reaections-whilst to the Departments of Hor
ticulture and Pomology. the skill and ezpe
rience Of the accomplished editor, contribute
various interesting articles.
The subscription price is $l.0o in advance
Col. J. F. Marshall and Mr.. T. B. Crews have
consented to act as the sgsnts for Abbeville
District
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The Public Roads.

The Grand Jury of Rich land District, in
their presentment made at the late term of the
Court suggest the following change in the law
regulating the working of the Public Roads :
The Grand Jury further recommend that a
change be made in the plan of working the
public raads. They advise that it be made a
job and given out to certain contractors, who
shall be held responsible to the Comm issoner ers
of Roads. and to whom they shall give bond,
with ample security. for the ia ithful DISCHARGE
of this obligation. That the said Commission
ers Of Roads have full power, as in the caee of
the building Of bridges and other works of that
character, to levy sums necessary for defrayinp
the charges of the several contracts, by assess
ment on the amount Of the last general taz
paid by the inhabitants of the district where
such roads are to be kept up; and that tile
Tax Collector be required to furnish the amount
of such last genera tax, and to collect the sums
assessed by the Comm issioners upon this tax,
and that he receive for such services the same
per centage upon the sums collected as is
now allowed for collecting the public taxes
In the case of persons who paw no taxes, and
yet are liable to road duty, they recommend
that obe dollar year be exacted of them, in
lieu for their personal services as hitherto re-
quired. The Grand Jury believe that in this
way the public roads would be kept in better
condition. and at an approach to equality of e1-
Penses it would thus be secured among those
who are required to do road duty
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Advertisements,

We direct the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of M. ISRAEL d BRUS.
Sci, who are now receiving from New York,
large and varied assortment of Spring and
Summer Goods, comprising all the latest
styles for gentlemen and ladie,. These gen.
tlemen keep always on hand. a very complete
stock selected with great taste and skill, and
will be found very attentive and obliging.
Give them call.
Read the advertisement of GROVER d BA.
kERS Sewing Machine. and the numerous
testimonials from we'll known individuals.
They show that the Sewing Machine is one of
the wonders of the age. and that GROVER d
BAKERS is the very best. No family should
he without one Messrs. BRANCH d ALLEN,
are the agents for Abbetille. Read the Sher-
IFS and Ordinart's advertisements
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Our Court.

Our Court adjourned on Saturday last. leav'
fng good large amount Of business undispo.
sed of-several the old cusss on the Issue
Docket, and all ofthe new cases being contin-
ued over for want of time.
The attendance Of spectators from the coun-
try was smaller than usual-owing we suppose
to the badness ofthe roads, the favorable state
ofthe weather for farming operations at home,
and the fact that the cases for trial presented
no matters Of general interest. We never oh.
served more quiet and orderly Court-less
lnto1'cation and noise among those in atten.
dance. This was tho subject of general re.
mark. and taken in connection with the fact
that We have the license system in full blast,
speaks we'll for the good ord er aud sobriety of
our citizens.
The cases Of litigation involved generally
small amounts and presented few novel, legal
principles.-The case of Montgomery vs. 3fc.
Laren was an action btough. to recover the
wages ofcertain carpenters who were hired by
the month and were to board themselves :; and
the matter in dispute was discount for lost
days. upon which the Defendant relied. His
Honor stated the law. as settled by decided
cases. that where the hiring is for year, the
loss of time falls upon the hrer. and ntimated
his impression that such was the case where
the hiring was for the month. In either case
there was an absolute disposal of the services
Of the negroes for the time limited The Jury
over.ruled the Discount-the Defendant we be-
lieve, has given notice Of appeal.
The case Of Clinkscaic %. Hunter was suit
brought for the purchase money Of q tract Of
land and the defence relied upon, was a ia lure
of consideration from the fact that though the
Defendant got the number Of acres contracted
for, the tract did not contain piece Of wood
land which he alleged constituted the consid-
Grafton for the purchase. The question invol-
we'd was principally one of fact, and turn ed up.
on the fact whether the Defendant had been
msled by the misrepresentation of the Seller
The Jury brought in verdict giving the plain.
tiff the full amount claimed.
The c"ss of Mcfeivy Us Houston involved the
liability Of an endorser. Tho material point
Of the cassswas, as to the ownership Of the
note, at the time Of the endorsement. Unless
it was then the property ofthe endorser, his
endorsement Of the note. was mere guarantee
for which no consideration had been shown.
His Honor held that there was not sufficient
evidence to establish the ownership and gran
ted a motion for a nonsuit.
The various Rules against the Sheriff. his
Honor ordered to be discharged-hs return
showing sufic cient justification.
The criminal business Of the Term was very
light-involvi some few cases of assault
and battery.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Sherif's Sales.

R1 VIRTUE Of an order from III. c,,.. -
~ Common Pleas to ME directed. Iii -, ~
at the late residence of Peters Burton ~ %: Dsa
day the 25'h inst. the following propertv. ,i.
45 Head Hogs. 10 Head Sheep. Head c.,.I.
~ ! Road Wagon. Buggy, Wheat Far: ;
ihresher, Cotton Gin and Band, l Io, w..
! Lot Corn in the Shuck. l Lot Corn Sbn.I.H
I I LOT Fodder Lot Shucks and Strsw h.
Sweet Potatoes, Lot of Boards, Gallon. P.,
! Lot Tan Bark. Loom and TackIa T.. ~,
Lumber Lot Peas Q Scythes and Cr.dI..
Lot Flour, 2 Barrels and Salt. BaIr.I. "a
Meal. ! Grind Stone, ! Large Pot, l Lot Cot.se
Seed, ! Lot Boxes. Lot Barrels and HID :
Hand Axe, Lot Plough Irons, Yoke Oron ;
Lot sundries, Bureau, 2 Tables. Bed.t..a.
! Irnn"el Bedssead, 2 Mattresses. l Cloct !;
cupboard, Chains with sundry other sr,oi..
auaeheo as The property Of Peter 8 Burton. .d,
l.. NJ. Morrison. Assignee. ~1'
Also, on the 29th inst at the re,i1.nc. =, @:
las Jones Sorrel Mare. 2 Tables. / Ws.bs,,nI
4 Chairs Cupboard, Spinning Wheel R..i
l Buggy oni Harness, Lot Cotton Seed. ! 10;
Foddef l Loom, l Lot Hogs. Cow. Ise
Flank. Guns, Lot Sundries, and Lot Plant. :.
ton Tools attached as tho property Of siis,
Jones' ads NJ. A. Douglas ''
Terms-.CASE.
g, ~ JOS. r. MOORE. a..n
sherlf's Office, March 10. 1859 ~ A.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Sherif's Sale.

vlrtu9 Of sundry Writs of Flor. F.e,,.
Court House, on the first Monday T., xnntF
Ing property. to wit: viz ''''ow.
~ Acres of Land. more or le.s. bou,a.,as.r
ian lands OF John A. Martin, Henry Wilson, W;lu'eeX .
Ser ca saeaeo e%s as the property Of Haddon, ss.
4sa Aeresof Land. more Or less bounded -
lands Of Fl. H. Harper and Others ndsa sttasbs y
.ne property OF Peter s. Burton, ads. L M No..
100 acres Of Land. more or less, bound.a T..
LANDS OF II Marshall Hodges, s. Aguow, aud o.b.r!
attached as the property of Silas Joh.s. "a" ~
A Douglas. and Others, one'' sos. u.
Of " S0trel Sa Mare Levied on a. tho tho property
ol W. "A. Shaw, ads. Amos Clark, Jn Fe'?
. l Negro man Tom levied on the pron.,.x -
stephen w. Willis. ads. Joseph s. and dJ J.s r. st
Negro man, Anderson. levied on Ind .,,..s.
eo as The property of Potter 8. Bnrton "a
Jones q Jones. and othera "N''
TERMS-CASH.
s,.,;s,. oa JOSEPH T. MOORE, . ..n
oherlhs Office, March 10. 1889 % -
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Village improvements.


The Commissioners of Public Buildngs have
recently been engaged in beautifying our Pub
lie Square. by planting out rows of shade trees
consisting of elms and naples. These in few
years will furnish delightful shade, conducting
equally to beauty and comfort. Portions of
the Square have been nicely gravelled, and
these now present a fine compact surface, for.
ming perfect contrast to their former miry
and impossible condition. The Commisslo IN ers
"lso contemplate digging Public we'll in the
Square.
In these improvements the citizens of our
District all interested. since they con tribute
so much to their comfort on all public occa,
sons. Besides as the County seat is in mea-
sure the index OF the character of the District,
our citizens should hail every improvement as
additional evidence to the stranger of that lib
era'ity and intelligence which have ever charuc.
| terized the people of Abbevi.e.
Immediately in rear of the Courthouse is the
new and handsome brick Law Range to which
q beautiful gravelled plaza. planted in shade
trees constitutes fitting vestibule. Back OF
this range, the Town Council are now erecting
a new Market House on the street leading TO
the Depot.
Various Public and Private edifices are in
contemplation or in the progress of erection.
and the appearance of things generally is i'm
proving.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Cotton Statement,

The receipts of Gotten in Charles for the
past week were. by railroads s.7s2 bales !; by
water and wagon ebh bsles-together 7 .4ss
bales-oorreepondins week last year 1884
bales.
The exports from Charleston for tho same
time were, to foreign ports s.2s2 bales =; coast.
wise 1876 bales--makng the Total exports Of
the week 1888 bales, and leaving on hand .
stock Of "a 900 bales inclusive of Il. .O84 bales
ON ship.board not cleared, agsin . stock of
2l,eoo bales, and 1856 bales on ship, board
same time last year.
Tho sales in Charleston during the past week
amounted to $4,000 bales, at prices ranging
frsm lit to IL
The total receipts at all the ports during tho
past week amounted to 52.465 bales, against
81. Is7 bales. received during the same period
last year. The total receipts at al the ports
since the lst ofSeptember. amount to 2es7, ,b72
bslsa against l.o7s.l47 up to the same dates
last year, showing sn increase this year Of
sl4,425 bales.
The exports to Great Britain up to the late st
dates. amounts to 97s.7l0, showing an increase
on the exports to that country last year Of 200.
se2 bales. The shipments to Northern ports
show an increase of ses.oee bales from the
shipnspts Of last year.
The stock on band and On sbip.board at all
the ports uP 70 the --latest dates, anounts to
ss4.24o bale. being ls7, ,9os bales moro than
the stock on hand at the eosrsspondins dsts
last year.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Clubbing with Magazines.

The example Of several Of our contempora-
res OF the press. suggests the propriety of re-
minding our readers, that We are prepared te
furnish our paper in connection with the popu-
lar monthies of the Season at reduced rates
We will furnish the PRESS and either CHAR
PER-" "GODEY," "GRAHAM :" or the
"KN1CKERBOCKE )" for FOUR DOLLARS
and PETERSON or "Arthur" with the
PRESS for Ss.5o-which is only 81 in advance
upon the current rates Of those Magazines
Such magazines as HARPER, Cooley and
Others, with their attractions literary and pic
torlal are Invaluable to the family circle. and
with the local incidents and general miscel-
lany OF the country paper. constitute fund OF
entertainment. which well repays the pecuni-
ary outlay.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
M A II K Il rs :.

ABBEvILLE, March l6, 1859.
CorroN.--Since our last report our market
has been brisk. and all grades have advanced.
All offered has been freely taken. We quote
from to IL cta
HAMBURG, March IA, 1852
CorroN.-Our market advanced . half cent
per pound. since We last reported. We now
quote 10 to 1T extremes. There il q good do.
maud at.those prices
81. d: N. e. 8.
CoLuMsIA, Msr,h i6, 1867
CorroN.-The sales Of cotton improved verv
much yesterday; planters seemed willing TO
sell At tho advance of ic. So'ne 500 ba. 60 were
sold. at . lilo.
CHARLESTON, March IL. 1859
Corfox.-Ssles Of cotto to.dav 1900 hale,
Thsbetter qualities are ftm.
The Southern telegrs .pa lse l. down.
.. e. 4 New Yosx, March IL
Co1ToN-The CO. Aes natket is frm. Sales
to-dsy 1000 bales. aid for tho three days past
1850. Flour 6r q, and sales of la,606 bbls.;
southern &8.26 asS.76 Wheat advancinR
sales OF $4,000 bAshela Corn frm-sales 2s..
0oO busRels. ftspsntine firm. At 80 $50.
Rosin ftm, q I'd sslea $500 bbls, at el.78& .
l.7e. Ries -faa, at &s.75 a4.s0 psr too pounds
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
The Sickles Tradudv.

In HsrPsrs Weekly of the l2, ws find tho
following comments on the late homicide at
Warrington:
An injured husband has but three ways of
meeting the injury. He may laugh at it. or he
may challenge his enemy this Is the French
method The frat resource affords but little
consolation. and requires unusual philosophy.
the second may superadd physical to moral in..
jury. BE may sue the adulterer for damages.
This 10 the Enelish plan. It iaxsases pstis1cs.
delay. exposure. dsgrsce. II parades tho in-
jursd party to the contumely Of the world. Il
selaqm yields subatantisl profit, md when il
does it must be painful TO use mosey obtained
at the cost Of the virtue ofa wife. Finally.
The injured husband may take tho life Of bin,
who has injured him. This 10 the American
system and latterly it has been followed 10
many parts Of Europe. Terrible ss homicide
A this method must, on the whole, be admit
ted to be the most s8eotual. tho wisest, and
tho moss natural revenge Of an outraged hus
band.
There con be no excuse for tho sdultArsr.
he commits . three fold crime, . crime oRSinst
the woman whom he mslssds, . crime sesinss
the man whom he dbhosa, crime seainst
-eoolsty which he dssrfd {sss. Zach 81 az
three oals for eondign punishment. In these
the lattsr days experience proves that In all
soSh sasss seeisty win inssify tie ia1istlons Of
- leee Peaslt5 seyAss hsabssA Il. a. ~ :
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Thirty.Sixth Congress.

The new Congress commenced its constitu-
tional existence on Friday noon. The Senate
is nearly complete. there being only three Va
eancies. viz. ono IN the delegation from New
Jersey, ono from Minnesota, and one from Ore
gon. There are now thirty three States. Con.
scquently, the Senate, when full. comprises sixty
six members.
The vacancy in oregon.wil be filled with a
Democrat-that in New Jersey probably with
an Opposition man-Minnesota, doubtful. In
any case the Democrats will have handsome
majority.
House OF REPRESENTATIVE.
The new House Of Representatives, when
full, will comprise 2s7 members, including two
from Minnesota and one from Oregon. As vet
only $50 have been elected. leaving 81 vet to
be chosen. In this body parties ill be close
and it is not probable that either of them viii
have decided majority. According to present
appearances. half dozen "South Americans
if there should be so many, will hold the bal
ance of power. On some topics they vii &c
with the Dsmocrats-on others with the Repub
lic&ns.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Godey's tady's Book.

Godey's Magazine for April has been receiv-
ed. with its usual attractions. literary and pic
torial. The opening engraving "The Return
ed. is a beautiful picture of domestic scene.
and the colored fashion plates. and other en-.
cravings present all the novelties Of the sea
son. Among our readers we number many
subscribers to Godey-Subscripti ion price with
the Press g..
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
The Presidential Nominations.

The Charleston Courier. of the llth inst. con.
tains the following comments Of correspon-
dent on the late nomination, by the Savanna
Republican, Of Senator Hammond and Dir.
Choate.
"The Savannah Republican gives some good
reasons why South Carolina and Massachusett,
should be Joined together in the Presidential
Ticket. There are many more reasons that l
hope the Republican will not overlook the
next time the subject is broached by it-such
as the similarity that exists between the peo
pie of those two States with regard to their
conscientious respect for Lap-witness their
devotion to the slave trads law in one State
and the fugitive slave law in the other"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
Burning Of Another stsamsr.

We learn from the Memphis Bsilssi., Of the
9Th iasssnts thst The steamer ". B. Douglas, .
Grenade aad New orlsans packet, took fire q.
Gsraults Landing, on the 4th hinssans, and .ss
tstsiiy consumed. With her cargo ofsight han.
drsd bales Of cotton. Sic was valusd at sl9,.
oeo. Aad vas partially GOV cred BY a insurance
~ 9s 600 sBsS vss owned By 0Spt. san.
o~sstssy esd Col T.sH. Jsdsss. ssh Of
arsaads- TSs- -aAttees lset! 600 ~kishi ~as
bssatia his ssss pesrb
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18

The 8. g: Son of temperance. published at
Bennettsviile. says; The Spring Term o ( the
session of the session of the Court of Common
Pleas for Marlboro District commences at this
place on Monday next. His Honor Judge Clio.
yer presiding. We believe there will be about
the Usual amount OF business, which will pro
bably consume most ofthe week. There is
one capital case which, if tried this Court, W ill
consume some time.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
What the Press Saw.

W AA"o SAA0 l. AO66 0t4Ys
They have magnificent assortment Of fssst,
and have prepared themaeIves with innuser Abe
elegant G,i. to be distributed amosg their
"troupe of friends and customers at iarre"-
Ball. Snn. -
Not only may selection be msds Of .uv
choice work, but with it the purchaser II mrs 10
receive some article of Jeweiry, which in many
csses. proves quite valusble-Daiiy Ezehaaes.
They make no promises that arc not perforse. .
ed strictly to the letter. and by thus punetusIly
cancelling their obligations have gained ths en-.
tire confidence of not only our eitix,. ns but tLs
country abroad.-Balt Patriot.
A young lady acquaintance Of o urs pureh.,.&
for 8 Book ct this establishment It . fev dsys
since, and received dorb'e.eass cod WstsG. :.
valued at one hundred ddoliors-'ciippey.
The success which attends the Gif. B.o3c
House of Messrs. H. E. HOYT' & co. has s.
precedents IN tho annals Of Gift Enterprissa =
Argus.
Call and see them, and co.. word for il. 70.
will not regret your visit - .Di.pate1.
All Orders should bo add ressed 10 y
HI. e. PIOYT & CO., ,
No. Al Baltimore Street, Baltimore, M
March II, 1859 Al 4. ann.
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WASHINGTON. March -Afternoo
Singular Coinoidenoe.-Death of Post
master General Brown aud Mr.. Marion

Singular Coinoidenoe.-Death of Post.
master General Brown aud Mr.. Marion.
The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun relates the following:
ln his office. on last Saturday four .oeeks, an
incident took place. the solemn veriicaton OF
which vividly revves it in the mind of the onIy
survivor of the three gentlemen present at the
interview.
Postmaster General Brown was signing up
his official journal-his clerk standing on his
left, turning over the pages as each signature
was affixed. Mr.. Marron then the efficient and
vigorous Third Assistant Postmaster Genera !,
having under charge at that critical period the
important responsibilities of the finance divis-
ION, entered the room to obtain Mr.. BIS sigma
ture to draft. Turning to the right, lie cheer.
fully signed tho paper, and Mr. NJ. was retiring,
when the head of the department remarked,
"Marron. wish you would come in and see
noe when get through with thisF'
Being then long after the usual Office hours,
see you again to day. siri' yes" replied Mr..
Brown: II want to know if you have set
| your house in order: for, in month or less. we
| shall have neither habitation or a name here u
Mr.. .Marrop. with conviction that his official
house was always in order. paused a moment
and with surprise aud smile, remarked, my
house.in orderi"
"Yes. sjr-yaYr house in order: for in q
month or less wAAhaIl neither have habtation
or a mama here, V"Well. Governor" replied
Mr. Mnrron, elf the storm. comes can stand i,
as we'll as Others and then. pleasantly, left the
| room.
The lameuted head Of the department then
said that his remarks referred to the action o.
Congress. indicating tho defeat of important
measures then under review
How foPhetic-lamentably so-was the
prediction of that hour l.. On that very das
four weeks. the efficient and beloved sssistan ni
| was followed to the tomb. and now the nation
10 called to mourn over the enlightened, patri
fat'o, virtuou: Statesman from whose lips, witt
20 much emphasis, it fell.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-18
CONsIGNEBR.

Tue no wing persons have freight In the De.
pot ct AbbsvillssA $50
p:;AHtSrd. II 8 Kerr. DR. s Fair, Dr. J J
war aRE.y Barsss, Marshsll DJ dor.
Owen, Oebb Hunter b Go. AE Turnsr, !, J 8
Knox, ] n Ksllum. Branch Allen 4 Edwards,
= 8 ccs6ran, ! 3 Russell, o T Hasksll, " AZ
u ~ Gaines, a G&lsA ~ ~ :s1ts8 ,s,.!,,, II