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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
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WESTERN CIRCUIT-SPRINI4 TERM 1910
Clubbing with Magazines,

The example OF several Of our contem pora-
r'"s of the press, suggests the p:opriety of re-
minding our readers, that We ore prepared to
furnish our paper in connection with the popu-
lar monthles of the Season at reduced rates
We will furnish the PRESS and either "HAR
PER" "GODEY ;" "GRAHAM ;" or the
"kNICKERBOCKER," )" for FOUR DOLLARS
and PETERSON" or ARTHUR" with the
PRESS for s3.50-which is only 81 in advance
upon the current rates Of tho sc Magazines.
Such magazines as HARPER, Cooley and
Others with their attractions literary and pic
t"r'al are Invaluable to the family circle, and
with the local incidents and general miscel
lnny Of the country paper. constitute n fund o
entertainment, which vel repays the pecuni
AIRY outlay.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Cotton Statement,

The receipts Of cotton in Charleston for the
past week were, by railroads 2,257 bales by
water and wagon 6sS Lales-together Il, ,945
bales-correspouding week last year l6,s7s
bales
The exports from Charleston for the same
time were, to foreign ports bales 4,ll3; coast
wise G,l9O bales-Slaking the Total exports oil
the week lO,3O3 bales, and leaving OH hand a
stock Of II ,2s3 bales, inclusive of bales Is, IO7
on ship-bonrd not cleared, aga inst n stock OF
24.551 bnies and 1862 bales on ship board
same time last year
The sales in Charleston during the past week
amounted to $4,000 bales, at prices ranging
from % to III.
The total receipts at all the ports during the
past week amounted to 1864 bales aga inst
S126. .O79 bales. received during the same period
last year. The total receipts at all the ports
since the lst ofScptember, amount to 2,6O7, 1852
bnles against 1.5oa,763 up to the same dates
last year. showing an increase this year of =
0O7.9s9 bales.
The exports to Great Britain up to the late 81
dates, amounts to 0l.1ss. showing an increase
on the exports to that country last year of256,-
7Sl bales. The shipments to Northern ports
show an increase of 333.s35 bales from the
shipments Of last year.
The stock on hand and on ship board at all
the ports, up to the latest dates, amounts to
97l.63S bales, being 292, ,592 bales more than
the stock on hand at the corresponding date
last wear
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
The Democratic Party aud the Tariff

- - y eA& ss4o
The Washington States. in view OF the VIC
tory achieved by the protectionists of Pennsyl.
vania. in the late Democratic caucus, and the
certain revisal Of the present tariff to favor
their interests, proposes to the free trade Dem.
ocrats. as the best alternative in existing orcum
stances-the revival of the tariff Of lS46.
Averse as we are to any modifcat ots or the
existing revenue arrangement. we do not
know. since change is inevitable, if the free
trade Democracy in Congress can do better
than adopt Mr.. Taylor's proposition for TEN.
porary revival Of the tariff of la46 In fact,
while the imposts were higher under that avs.
tenn. the protective feature was not more dis.
tinctly developed than in the present tariff.
We are not sure, upon the whole. but tha: tn Q
principle Of the former is more IN accordance
with the Democratic theory. We are satisfied
that while in couple Of years the rates OF
l849 wouldyied Il sufficient revenue to dis.
charge the public debt no other axpsdient will
avail so we'll as Mr.. Taylor's plan. for the de-
feat of the protestionists They will oppose It,
beyond doubt. but the Democracy may carry
it. nevertheless. 1t is complete in every detail.
and may be put in operation. without difficulty
or delay. We see no other alternative byt
the re-enactrnent of the tariff Of l846. or the
imposition ofsuch burdens as the iron masters
Of Pennsylvania may choose to dictate. For
all that, It 10 not at all certain the Democrats
in Coagress will 6esept the expedisnt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Incidents Of the Mexican Campaipn.

We publish on our first page continuation
of the Mexican sketches, by member of the
Palmetto Regi Tbs writer holds gra-
Phc pen. and Describes with lfeike fidelity
the stirring incidents of that eventful cam
paign. The capture Of Vera Cruz. and the
burning march to Alvaralo, have already been
detailed, and subsequent sketches will present
vivid picture of the chequercd scenes OF the
march Of our gallant Regiment to the city of
Mexico. The sketches increasing in inte r
est, and we are glad to see that they are ar-
preciated by some Of contemporaries of the
Press. The writer kept contemporaneous
journal Of each day, which enables him to por-
tray the scenes which he describes with great
fidelity. To his companions in arms, these re-
minisccnces must possess much interest, and we
are happy to number good many ofthen, on
our list of new subscribers
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
The Purchase of Cuba.

correspondent of the Washington States
makes the following remarks with regard to
the bill which has been introduced into Con-
gress by the Hon. Miles Taylorof Louisiana,
for the purchase of Cuba by the issue of Gov.
ernment bonds for the sum of $4,000. 900.
The measure which we proposed some days ago
as the best calculated in our judgment, for the
acquisition of Cuba. we perceive from our ex-
Changes and from letters which are arriving
from day to day, meets with enthusiastic fnvor
in the country. Let Congress pass the emi-
nently judicious bill offered in the House by
the Hon. Miles Taylor, and they will consum-
mate measure which will reflect credit upon
every member who shall record his vote in its
behelf
We have assurances Of q private nature from
Spain. that when the government Of her Cath
ulic Majesty ascertains that Congress manifests
a resolution to sustain the President in his wish
TO purchase. des gnatiDg the largest amount
which it is disposed to give, and arranging for
its full payment Mt the time the convention is
concluded, there will be but little else to do
than prepare the contract, and exchange it for
the bonds. .u.
And how materially the interests of the two
countries and " the rest of mankind " would
be benefited by such transaction Spain,
with one hundred and twenty millions Of
bonds in her pockets !-the best securities in
the civilized worid-nnd the United States with
her far distant. but to them neighborinc, de-
tendency in their possession!
Span dares not resist the offer. In the first
place sho knows the sum Of 100000, 900 is
tho fun value of the island In the second.
there is chance that American citizens NAV
become, by purchase, the holders of her bonds
tho best Of which IRE worth less than fifty
cents on the dollar. and urge their collection
by the seizure Of Cnbal Or England may
herself adopt such course turning over the
Island to the United States for stipulated
sum. The question may be asked, can a for
e'gn debt be Americnnzed by its conveyance
to American oitzensi We can collect it upon
the same principle. internationally, We pre-
sumo, that nationally, debt due from c,,i-
zen Of the District to citizen of Virginia, can
be collected if assigned BY the latter to citi.
zen Of Maryland. In France. n foreigner has
no recourse at law, against foreigner, but if a
foreign claim against foreign citizen or sub
lect, is conveyed to n Frenclmnn, and he shows
before tribunal TINT it of right belongs to
him. he oan recover it If the debtor be a man Of
substance, and if not. imprison him. IF French
men were to purchase the bonds ofSpain to
the amount of $l2O.0OOOOO. even ut twenty
cents on tho dollar, there is scarcely n doubt
but that Louis Napoleon would very soon. if
spain declined to propose n salts factory ar
rangement, make q demonstration against
Cubn
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Appleton's New Eucvclopmdia

Four volumes of this work have II lr"aJv been
published, and we learn that the ifth volume
Will be ready for delivery to subscribers in n
few weeks. We have lately examined tn. work
with some care, and have been very much
to become subscriber.
The work is to be completed in Is volumes,
and will form library in itself 1t is very
comprehensive, as its name imports embrac-
ing III lis ample scope every department OF the
speculative and the practical-lterature
science and art-history, and biography, ply
sies and metaphysics. ethics aud theology.
chemistry and its kindred scicncy. polite. in
Its wide relations. the fine arts, the mechanic
arts,-and indeed every subject which can ell
gage the attention of the eager explorer into
the realms of nature and art. The list of con
tributors is n large one, embracing the most
distinguished writer's of the country,-men OF
deserved emrninence in their departments. and
who embody in their contributions, the resear-
chcs of life time.
The work though published Mt the North
seems to be free from sectional bias, and np-
pears to do full justice to Southern themes. 1t
numbers among its contributors the most dis.
tingashcd writers Of the South. who ar. fully
competent to do justice TO their own section.
The work is truly IN American Encyclore
dia, and is designed to give particular prolni.
nence to subjects illustrating the history po-
litics and resources of the country. 1t is emf
hently practical. and ns such is unva luable to
the Agrculturst and artist. us well rs to the
man of science and literary leisure 1t is pub.
lished by the Applctons the well known book
sellers, in their usual handsome style. and be-
ing issued at the rate of 1 volumes wear. is
thus placed within the reach of almost every
reader.
Messrs. Branch. Allen & Ed Wards, are the
agents for the sale Of the work from whom
copies may be blamed
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
The Fugitive Slave Law.

We notice says the journal Of Commerce that
a petition has been presented aud referred to n
special carnm,tee in our State Legislature, for
a"personal liberty law" ;" as such Acts are
called in other States, designed to nullify the
laws of Congress for the return Of fugitive
Slaves We shall soon see whether the Re
publican Legislature of this State will enact
such law. That party, although perhaps ms
thoroughly nbo Titionized here as in New Eng
land, has not the same lease Of power, and has
been obliged to maze reasonable show ofjus,
tice and regard for the national Constitution.
In other words, policy rather than prime iple
has governed their legislation. Will they
dare now to throw off the mask and live up
TO their principles
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
The Want1arar

We find in the Abion the following among
the published proceedings of the New York
Incht Club, at meeting held February 3:
Whereas. in n communication to the Senate
from the President of the United States, Jan.
nary II, 1857 the fact is officially sta, ed that
IL cargo ofupwards Of three hundred negroes
from the coast Of Africa has been landed in
Georgia from the yacht Wanlerer. And
Whereas The vessel thus designated is com /.
prised i'll the list Of yachts forming the New
York Yacht Squadron.
1t is unanimously resolved, That the name
ofthe yacht Wandcrcr be erased from the list,
and that w. G.. Corrie, proprietor of said Yacht
and member of this club-primarly for his
delibera'e violation Of the laws OF
the United States. but more especially for his
being engaged in n traffic repu.nnnt to hu-
manity aud to the moral sense of the members
Of this associntion-hc. and hereby is, expelled
from the New York Yacht Club.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Advertisements.

We direct attention to the advertisement Of
the Election for Brigndier General of Caval-
ry on the 3oth April next, TO supply the va
cancy caused by the resignation Of Gen. W. W.
Perryman.
To the advertisement of Mr.. Leroy Wilson,
offering to sell wagon.
To the card of Dr. $. Henry Beard, Dentist,
who has removed his Office to room over
Branch, Allen d Edwards Drug Store, and ia
prepared to attend to all the branches of his
art. in the most approved style.
To the Advertisement of w. NJ Knox, who
wants an apprentice to learn the Blacksm NTH
trade.
To the Advertisement of lost land war; al nts
Sheriffs sales and other Advertisements.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Greenwood, Feb. l4th, 1859.
Sheriff Sales.

RY VIRTUE of an Order from Hon. d. L.
II "ardIaw 10 mo directed, will sell at the
residence of Barty Tucker. near Harpers Ferry.
on the third day of MARCH next, the following
property, viz:
% Hogs. Cows and Calves Bulls, 1 lot of
C"rn in Shuck, lot shucked Corn, Mule. I LOT
Bacon. lot Peas. lot Meal, l lot Shoris
Jars Lard. cake of Tallow, four horse Wagon.
l Cutting Knife, Cotton Pnnter. sett Drawers:
! Bedstead, pine Table, lot Wheat l lot Fod.
1er, lot Cotton Seed; attached as the property
OF A. Wilson fladden, Va Perrin d CotI,ran, and
others.
Also, at Ahbeville G. H., on the first Monday
in March next. five barrels and three half h,r'
rels of Molasses. Attached as the property q
fiadden, Slayer & Co., VS.. VIM. McGowan and
Others.
Terms-CASH.
JOSEPH T. MOORE,sAp.
oher" oHce' Feo D. 1899. 4S-tda
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
m A IL TX f. II = .

ABBEvILLE, Feb. II, 1859.
Cotton.-Market somewhat depressed We
quote extremes to l04o.
COLUMBIA. Feb II, 1859.
Cotton.-Th6 cotton market was quite dull
yesterday and sales small. Some 45 bales
changed hands, at 8 a llc
CHARLEsToN, Jan. ID, 1859.
The Transactions ip cotton to-day embraced
some 2.826 bales, and prices we're sbout the
same as previously reported, viz: lO1 a I14c.
CHARIEsroN. Feb. Is.
Sales Of cotton today $500 bales-six hun
dred of which were sold after the reception of
the steamers advjces. Prices unchanged.
HAMBuBo, Feb. l6,. 1859.
Cotton--Market buoyant, at prices ranging
from to lilo.
..g II. IL N. E. g
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Brother of Henry Clay.

We see it stated that among the unmarked
and unhonored graves in the rural cemetery at
Camden, Arkansas. is that ofa brother Of the
llnstr'ous Henry Clay-his only monument is
an onk tree. wi th the initials Of his name rude
ly carved in its rough bark. He is said to
have been an humble and devoted min ister %
the Gospel. What contrast to the reputation
Of his brother, and yet how use fnl his life
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Obituarn.
eow.1m

DIED. in Greenwood, s. c., on tb. 7tb ina,
ALLEN w., son of ALLEN aud MApy V.nc~
IN the tenth year of his age For the last seven
years little Allen had been the child OF afl,ction
Attacked with disease Of the heart when three ve,,.
OLD, his symptoms were such as to cause his ma.
rents to fear that he conld not long survive-
His recovery. however, from an attack Of
measles, led them to hope that his health would
improve. and that he might be raised But He
with whom are the issues of life, ordered other
wise, and that this affliction should be unto
death. Poor little sufferer, though deprived of.
his reason during the greater part of his last ill.,
ness, yet was lie conscious of his condition, fro.
'quentiy spqwhIng Of death, and saying that he
would d.pFehe seventh day. It was even o.;
Tor on tile morning Of the seventh day his spirit
was released from its earthly tenement and
scared to that Saviour wLu had eaid, "Suffer
little children to come unto ME, and forbid them
not, for OF such is the kingdom of heaven" Let
the parents bow submssively 10 The will Of that
God who has beieaved them OF their dear little
boy; and let all prepare to meet him in that
bright spirit land ''Where the wicked cea.e
from troubling aud the weary are at rest"
Cease. fond parents, ceose to languish,
Ger the grave of him you love:
Pain. aud death, and night, and anguish
Enter not the world above"
Greenwood, Feb. l4th, 1852
DIED: in Itawamba CO., Miss, Oh tho 18th
u't.' AhEA NDER Mccoy. The deceased
was native OF South Carolina, from whence
hr had recently moved He died u member Of
the Christian Church. and his friends are soma.
what comiorted in their bereae ement by tho
happy reflection that he has entered on a holi,r
aud happier state.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Ano1HKR F1RE.--On SATURDAY. nipht

ANOTHER FIRE.--On Saturday night last,
aboat IL o'clock, our citizens were aroused
from their slumters, by the cry of Are. A
numerous crowd soon assembled from oil points,
as if by magic. around the burning house,
which was soon found to ba stable belonging
to Mr.. w. II. Watson, a short distance W est ci
Messrs. Cover. Cox. Markley d CO. coach
manufaotory. A horse which was In the stable
was discovered in time to be saved, but the
flames had proceeded too far before efficient
aid could be procured to save the building.
which, with quantity Of provender. was en-.
iraly oonsumed.--Greenvike Patriot
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
High Prices.

We learn from Mr. F. P. Robertson, the ahc-
tioneer, that at the late sale Of Samuel B. Ma
Jor' deceased, ten negroes sold for the nggre-
gate sum of sloos0. Terms credit of 10
months. with interest from date-Cattle, hor-
ses. hogs and other property sold at proportion.
ably hiph rates e..
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
CONsIGNEES.
The following persons bare freight in the De.

The following persons bare freight in the De-
pot at Abbeville -
E Westfield, w Cook. H 8 Kerr. j W Jones,
P s Rutledge, J 4 RI White, d " Lawson, p
Bernelle, L Patterson, " Il Stone. d. Jor-
dan. Hugh Wilion, Mrs Nary Martin. A M
Smith, d Matterson. II Cason; WV Belcher.
T Barnes, J McBryde, j a Calhoun, Al Can.
tell, II 7 Tustin.J u FRESHMAN, IL Dawson. A =
Turner. J T Little, Branch Allen 4 Edwards.
T G Perrin. j n Perrin, Charles Cox, II GloveS
A B Cromsr, W Med Cochran. ~ js;e- tAss,Hi
D. R. soNDEEY. tAs'ts :
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
M I" :" II e. H . :

THE Subscriber would offer to tho Citisens7
J. of Abbeville, choice selection of EVER.
BLOOMING ROSES. from his Garden In Char.
lesion. 8. O.. they are Of large size. and are
loguos can be furnished by application to Mes.
sra Branch, Allen q Eds erds Book Store, or
by application to the Subscriber at Th6s. O.
Psrrin's Esq. He would also enter into ~,
rapgemsqts With parties. desirous of having
their Gardens laid Of in approved style. a
SAMUEL WEBB. (. ,rs
Gardener and Florist.
n. B. All orders for plants, will be promptly
attended to. t,t 3-;'E
Feb. II, 1859. 40 Ie -.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Lager Beer.

The Rev. John Long, Of Lynchburg, says
that lager is injurious. and attributes the decay
Of the German race to it's use The reverend
gentlemen should have first demonstrated that
the German race had decayed, before making
deductions unfavorabIe to their mild and popu
lar beverage.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Our Cont.

We learn that Judge Whitner will hold the
Spring term Of our Court. The return prom
ises to he small one-"ne of the best indica-
tions Of the prosperity Of the country, and the
suundncss Of credit
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
The Lexington Agricultural Society.

meeting Of the Executive Committee of
this Society was held on the 7th inst 1t re.
solved to hold their annual fair on the last
Wednesday and Thursday in September A
committee was appointed to select the site and
have the necessary buildings constructed.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18

Mr. English has introduced In the House of
Representatives abili to amend the postage
lava which. among other things requires the
payment Of postage by editors on their ex-.
change papers. Prentice Gays that English has
mouhted ~ high, up ~ mo can possibly, exploit
70 get him, has detsrmined to give ths ladder
wbicat 10 mounted l kiSk. "A tsaass IGaj No
fonai Amsyieah. s.aaE IS "a t,,,s
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Latest News.

HALIFAX. Feb. Is, 1859.
The steamer America arrived at this port to.
day, bringing advices from Liverpool to the
29th utimo.
The sales o cotton for the week amounted
to 10000 bales. Prices have declined Id
particularly on the upland grades.
Manchester adviccs are nniavorabIc.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
History of the Churehes.

In accordance Gays tho Presbyterian,
with the resolution Of , the Synod Of
South Carolina, to sppoint yearly one
of it's members to prepare and deliver sketch
of the history Of some particular church. be-
ginning with the oldest unehronioled churches
--said sketches to be either published. or de-
posted in the library ofthe seminary---the
Rev. T. A. Hoyt has consented to prepare a
sketch for next Synod of the early history Of
Presbyterian churches in Abbeville District
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18

We see, in the Winpsboro Register, a notice
from Mr.. Jas. McCreight, calling for informa
tion concerning his son, w. B. McCreight, who
was last seen near Fort Mills, on the Charlotte
aud South Carolina Railroad. He wns al that
time laboring under some affection of the brain.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18

spnDrs DEAEH.r-The wife of Mr.. Thomas
place. oh the road leading to Anderson tiilage,
was found dead in her bed. on Friday morn
ing last. lis supposed that her death WAS
produeed by apoplexy. family of SIX or 90.
ven small ehidrsp have been deprived ofa
mother. Their tender years and Helpless con.
dition alike appeal to the generous sympathiss
ofthA entampnity.-..Ggeeasiyt Exss1psisA< yr.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18

We have received the communication of " A
clod-h"pper endorsing the conclusions of the
article which lately appeared in our paper,
from "a Taxpayer. and Offering additional
suggestions as to the proper disbursement f
the public money. 1t shall appear in our next
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Godeys Lady's Book

Cooley for March has been received, and a.
usual is beautifully embelished and filled
with all the varieties of the seasons. We need
not commend thework to oar readers-we can
furnish il to subscribers at $2.0O per snnum
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Sale o, Negroes,

At sale of the estate of the late Godfrey
Geiger, says the Cqrolinia,., in Lexington Dis
trict, on the Sd inst, twcnty-three negroes wer.
sold, at an average of 1882.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Dry Goods Business in Baltimore

The Baltimore papers report an unusual stir
in the dry goods business in that city. They
say that for the last three weeks, more goods
have been sold than in the same time at this
season, for the last twenty years.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Well Done.

Rev. w. H. Milburn, the blind preacher
lately received present Of six hundred dollars
from his people at Sand street, Brooklyn.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18

Dr. VIM. N. Wightman. US we learn from o
member Of the Board ofTrustees Of Woiford
College has resolved to accept the call tender
ed him to the Presidency OF the Southern Uni
versty at Greensboro Alas. g. Adyocate
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18

WorFoRD CoLLEGE.-We learn from the Spar.
tanIurg Express. that Mr. Charles p P.ttys'
has been elected 10 Professorship in Wofford
College. to FL the vacancy occssioned by the
resignation of Prof G. B. Harris. Sir. p. is
we are Informed, graduate of Wofford
Chester Standard
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
Masonfo Patriotism.

The Vice Regent. for Virginia. gratefully
acknowledges the receipts of $24I 81, patriot
cally contributed by the Masonic Lodges in be
half Of Mt. Vernon.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-02-18
The Episcopal Church

Will be re.opened for regular services by
the Pastor, on Sunday morning. A full atten-
darce of the Congregation is particularly de-
sired