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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Senator Hammond,

"Pink )" the circumspect and cnterprising
correspondent Of the Charleston Courier, thus
discusses Senator Hammonds claims Upon the
Democratic nomination for tho Presidency:
1.-THE time for making arrangements with q
view of nominating any particular candidate
for the next Presidency is n good way off, yet
the politicians here are nlrcady-io use a pecu-
liarly New York phrase-"laying the pipes 3"
Tor that inter esting event by common con.
cent. the next nominee of the Democrats will
be q Southern man, inasmuch us the last two
Presidents-and in fact three, as General Tny-
lor's short term is scarcely considered in this
eonnexon-have been selected from the Nor
shern States. AS the matter is thought and
talked over public opinion, among Democratic
politicians centres more and more upon one
man; and he is no other than Senator Ham
mond OF your State. His recent course in the
Senate, and his late speeches there and in
South Carolina. have made him the rising man
of this time.
Many Of the enthusiastic friends of Mr.
douglas are also coming to this conclusion.
The Judge himselfis reported to coincide with
this feeling. freely conceding that our next ru-
Ter belongs fairly to q representative from the
South. Mr. Hammond IS regarded rs peculinr
~ the maN to run against the Black Republi-
can nominee. in case their choice is Seward
lilo wilt bc able to cope with this arch agtn-
tor, aud measure intellectual lanccs with him,
when, where and on what topic he may choose
Tho Douglas men will chcerfully consent to
tae nomination ex-senator Hammond, as The
Little Giant Is comparatively young vet,
and can afford TO btde his time. IF the orin-
ions of the leading and ruling politicians who
gather in this metropolis are to he taken as
good prophecies in such matters, the event pre-
dicted in this letter will stand a very good
chance OF being consummated. Then how pop.
Hammond
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Judge Douglass.

Hon. John J. McRca. member Of Congress
from the Fifth district of Mississippi, in let
eer published in the Natchez Free Trader, saws:
81 understand Judge Douglas position to be
tn.t the people OF Territory. in their terrific
alcondition through their Territorial Lepis-
lature. can exclude slavery. I understand the
position Of Mr. Buchanan and the democratic
party to be that the people of Territory can
only exclude slavery when they are lawfully in
convention to form constitution to be admit.
ted as State into the Union. This is certain
my position. Aud il cnnnot be expected.
with my known opinions heretofore on all
questions involving the constitutional rights of
the South, and the known sentiments of the con-
es'tuency represent according, as believe
1t does most thoroughly, with my own, that
will yield any position that yields right of
tho South: have no hostility of feeling to-
wards Judge Douglas. and while differ with
him In opinion am not one of his abusive de-
nouncers. He will cooperate with the demo-
cratic party. and am willing for him to take
his chances on his position fairly in that organ
ixation :"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Court Calendar
WESTERN CIRCIIIT CpD1N1, rrn,r .a
Clubbing with MAGAZINES.

The example of several of our contcm pora-
rles of the press, suggests the propriety of re-
minding our readers, that we are prepared to
furnish our paper in connection with the popu-
lar monthlles of the Season at reduced rates
We will furnish the PRESS and either "HAR-
PER-" "GODEY ," "GRAHAM :" or the
"KN1CKERBOCKER, }" for FOUR DOLLARS
and PETERSON" or "Arthur" with the
PRESS for s3.5o-which is only 81 in advance
upon the current rates Of tho Magazines.
Such magazines as HARPER, Cooley and
Others, with their attractions literary aud pic
toriai are Invaluable to the family circle, and
with tile local incidents and general miscel.
lany of the country paper. constitute fund OF
entertainment. which Wei rcpays the pecuni-
ary outlay.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Gov. Gist's Speech.

The Charleston correspondent of the York
vile Enquirer thus aludes to Gov Gist's speech
at the late military review in this city:
4" We had scouting and SIX irm ishing and ar
Gllery exercise, ard forming the hollow square
and then a general rush and push to be- not
near the flushing of the guns ;" but. near the
Governor. who was about to make his .mai-
den speech MS Governor, on horseback. l was
m hearing distance. think | caught every
sentence though not every word. He has not
= full, clear: ringing voice; rather speaks like
" Senator than man Of the sword. How
ever. his talk was good and to the point. lie
was against the slave trade rs in the Wanderer
case, while in the Union, or while the law Of
Congress Is unrepealed. His fealty to States
Rights doctrine, and his faith in the South, was
apparent; and Gen. S.. who followed in a brief
address, endorsed his inaugural and his speech
in On emphatic and handsome style-calle,l np
the recollections of college days, and congratu.
lated himself on meeting his friend of other
days SO ready and so ab!e to preserve the com.
monwealth from DAMAGE"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Our EXchanpea.

The Pendleton Aessenger.-We omitted to no
tice in our last the accession of Mr.. Warren D.
Wilkes as Assistant Editor, of this excellent
journal. Mr.. Wilkes wields ready and grace.
tui pen and will prove valuable acquisition
He has our best wishes.
The Farmer and Planter. We have receiv.
ed the second number ofthis valuable month.
iy, which is still an improvement upon the
preceding. We cannot commend it too highly
to the patronage of our friends In typograph-
ical execution and variety of contents it will
compare with any similar publication. 1t i.
published in Columbia at the low price of 81 .Oo
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Fatal Accident on the Greenville Rail-


A terrible accident occurred, says the Caro-.
hntan about o'clock a. M, Saturday morning,
at Bush River. about three miles above New
berry, to the freight train which left the work.
shops at Helena.
There had been a severe hurricane during
Friday night, which blew down the bridge and
carried the whole span and a part of the tres.
tie some distance. The gale was so violent,
that it twisted off hickory trees two feet in di-
ameter. and swept everything in its course on
both sides ofthe stream for a considerable dis
tance. The engineer Of the train, Mr.. Meredith
IN consequence Of the darkness of the hour. id
not discover the destruction Of tho bridge un
himself or the fremen. The engine, "V. Nc.
Bee >, was precipltated into the river, carry.
ing with it the train, consisting of some six box
cars. The engineer escaped with his life. but
is sscverely, though not dangerously, bruised
and burnt. Two white firemen, Mr.. Wilson and
MIR. Poor, wero lost. Their bodies had not been
1ound "hen the passenger train came down yes
terday evening. Mr.. Brazcale, tho conductor,
was slightly injured. The passengers AMI mails
were conveyed around the bridge, and mad c
the connection with delay of some three
hours. The passenger train will continue it'll
this arrangement until the bridge and trestle
are re constructed. until which time there will
be no freight transported beyond Newberry.
The bridge wns about fifty feet high. Tho ri
yer, from the recent rains, had risen some ten
feet.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Greenvi lie Railroad COMPANY.
OFFICE GEEENvILLE AND COLUMBIA r. Il. Co.

OFFICE GEEESVILLE AND COLUMBIA X. X. Co.,
COLUMBIA, February l9, 1859.
The following resolutions were adopted by
the Directors of this Company. and ordered to
be published
The finances Of the Company being under
consideration, it was
Resolved. That ifthe bonds Of the Company
already ordered to be issued were sold, even at
a reduced price. go much Of the debt as is de-
slrable would be funded; and, in the judgment
of the Board. it would be unwise and unneces-
ary to make further issue Of bonds
RcSoivcd. That If from any casualty or press
Of circumstances it should become necessary to
issue an additional amount of bonds. the bonds
already ordered to be issued should, in the judg-
ment of this Board. have the preference and
prior lien upon the road.
RESOLVED, that it is the deliberate judgment
of this Board, that soon as the first bonds
fall DUE the mortgage, which is the only lien
upon the road, should be discharged by the
payment Of the debt secured by it. and that
then all the bond creditors should be equally
secured in their deb:.
c. v. CARRINGTON, Secretary.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Mr.. e. Whites Wagon Shop.

Wemereiy alluded to Mr.. Whites advertise
ment in our Last for want of space, from the
lateness of the hour in which the advertisement
was handed in, to say more. But n mere pas
sing remark about such man an d such work.
as it is we'll known, is always sent from his
shop, would not be even simple justice. We
will undertake therefore, from what we know
of Mr.. White and his establishment, to say to
,he farmers of Abbev lille District, and all Other
interested, elsewhere. who need anything in his
line of business. that they will find. by trial,
they cannot do better than by giving him their
patronage.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Sheriff Sales.

RY VIRTUE of al Order from Hon. d. L
- Wardaw. to me directed, will sell at the
residence of BartIy Tucker. near Harper's Ferry.
OH the third day of MARCH next, the followidH
property, viz:
% Hogs Cows and Calves Bulls, lot Of
Corn in Shuck. lot shucked Corn, l Mule l lot
Bacon. l lot Peas, lot Meal, lot Shorts, 2
Jars Lard, cake of Tallow, four horse Wagon.
Cutting Knife, Cotton Planter. sett Drawers.
! Bedstead. pine Table, lot Wheat l lot Fod..
der, ] lot Cotton Seed attached as the property
of A. Wilson Hadden, ads Perrin d Cothran, and
others.
Also. at Ahheville c. H.. on the first Monday
in March next, five barrels and three half bar
reis of Mo!asscs. Attached as the property of
Hadden, Slayer & Co., ads. Wm McGowan and
others.
Terms-CASII.
JOSEPH T. MOORE, aA.p.
Sherf's Office, Feb. Q, 1862 43-tds
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
m A R TX E II s.

ABBEvILLE, March 3, 1859.
Cotton.-The quantity offered during the past
week has been limited. We give the extremes
at II to lOa cents.
HAMBUBc, Feb. %, 1859.
Cotton.-Our Market has shown considerable
animation during the past week. This article
has advanced &c. We quote llH for good cot
tons.
Faour.-This article is very scarce. good Alb.
beville brand would command So rs to 100 per
barrel.
H. & N. E. 8.
COLUMBIA, March 2, 1869.
Cotton.-Our cotton market was somewhat
more active to-day. 1877 bales sold at prices
ranging from to l0s. small fancy lot brought
II cents.
CHARLESTON, March l, 1859.
Cotton.-Sales of cotton to day $500 bales,
with an advancing tendency.
SAVANNAH, March I
Cotton-Sales of cotton to-day 1875 bales,
market advancing.
AUousrA, March l, 1859
cotton.-cotton market firm with sales Of
1900 bales.
NEW YoRK, March I.
Cot.on-The market to iiSy is firm with sales
of 1000 bales conon. Middling Uplsnds IL
cents,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
The $3o,ooo,ooo Bill.

The following is the amended form of the
bill (now resolution) relative 10 the purchase
of Cuba, as submitted by Senator Mason. Of
Va, on Monday last:
Re.oiued. &C., That Congress fully approves
the policy Of the message eofthePresident respect.
ing the propriety and ultimate necessity of ac
quirIng the island of Cuba by the United
States. That, whilst refrsining at ,tllis time
from any committal as to future measrFeswhich
circumstances, whether affecting the peaceful
relations of the two countries or the safety of
the United States, may render necessary it is
deemed sufficient at present only to declare that
whenever it shall seem fit to Spain to transfer
the island, the United States will be prepared
to receive it on terms that shall be just and
equitable to both countries, and for fair equiv
alent. And that, because of the position of
Cuba in the Gulf of Mexico. and more espe.
cially because of its proximity to the coast of
the United States, this Government can never
remsin neutral under any EaFppsan or other
policy which should separate Cuba from the
minion Of Spain in favor Of any foreign power
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
The POSTAGE Bill.

On Friday, the Senate passed the post.route
bill, with the bill Of Mr. Yulse attached as An
amendment, after having been modified. This
bill aboli'hes the franking privilege in to,o ex.
cept TO parties to whom it is granted by name :
provides chat official correspondence shall be
paid for by the respective departments of Gov.
ernment from which 1t issued, increases the
single rates of postage to Ave cents for under
aud ten cents for over three thousand miles =:
sea letters ten cents double or treble letters in
same proportions, printed matter one cent pst
every three ounces, si1sadvance. 10 any where
within the United stntes, except in the eoun
try where published, and when ssnt to news
papers As exchanges when it shall pass free
postmasters to be paid commissions Of from
ten to fifty per cent instead of salaries.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Advertisements.

We direct the especial attention of our rea-
ders to the advertisement of H. S. Kerr, which
appears in our present issue. He has Just re-
ceived large additions to his very complete and
we'll selected stock, and is prepared to offer ev-
cry inducement to the buyer. His stock COM
rrses every variety of Groceries, Hardware,
Provisions, Cutlery &C., which he will sell low.
Read the advertisement aud then give him q
call
Read the Notice to Debtors, by DR.. A. Paul,
the advertisement of Pharis Martin, the Com
missioners, the Sheriff's &c.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
LIV ERY STA BLES,
BY COBB & CRAWFORD,
ABBEVILLE, 8. G..

ABBEPILLE, y. T..
ry1N THE Undersigned would inform the
Ah public that they have formed copart-
nersnlp for the purpose of conducting
THE LIVERY STABLE BUSINESS IN
ALL ITS BRANCHES.
They have taken the well-known Stables at
tached TO the lot of the Marshall House, oocu-
pied last year by p. s. Rutledge. y
Theee Stables, fronting on Washington Street
have been repaired and refited and are now we'll
provided with provender and attentive Host
iers, for the accommodation of the public.
MR. CRAWFORD one Of the firm, may al
ways be found at the Stables, and he hopes, by
close attention to business. 10 merit and receive
liberal share of public patronage.
The Stables will be provided with BUGGY
AND SADDLE HORSES. to hire, together
with every other accommodation usually Of
fsred by similar establishment. They have
also, COMMODIOUS LOTS for the accommo-
dation of STOCK DRIVERS, and will furniah
them with provender, at living rates.
EDMUND COBB.
j. B. CRAWFORD.
Feb. SO, 1859 43
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Cuba.

Agentlsmsn who has recently spent some
time IN Cuba, writes to the New Orleans Pic
syrsns that forty times the thirty millionssssk-
Cd for by tho President, would not much facil.
itate the purchss- OF Cuba under present cir
eum'tAusss He donbts horeoyss. whether
any portion Of this country, except the Nor
thsrn commercial States, il greatly interested
ID it, acquisition, and that it would bsiEjuri-
ous rather than beneficial to The South. From
his own observation, moreover. he says he j.
satisfsd, that with the exes7tisn Of American
rssidsnts 10 Cuba, and eziles or political nal
contents in this country, tho people u the Il
land arp decidedly opposedto 10 snaexation 10
t61 United Ststss2s ~ ssA,sa s,s Pr -.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Sabbath Observance in New Orleans.


The New Orleans B,aieti" DENIES that the
Sabbath is generally desecrated in that city. 1t
says that the principal business houses in al
the chief thorouyhfares are as regularly closed
on Sunday as in any city in th4sountry, and
that only the small retail establishments around
the ma, ket and on the levee keep open.
As much regard is paid to the ordinance OF
the Sabbath among us. and our churches are
rs crowded with attentive worshippers, % can
be witnessed. we'll venture to ray, in Wash
ington or New York and as 70 Lose prseti-
cal works which arc supposed to result from
think Now Orleans would suffer greatly 10 com.
parison with some communities We, might mon.
tion, which make . more sostentatious display
Of their piety and virtusA Atkho same time,
we do not wish to be undsr1 9pito say, that
'we have any fsligion to boast rSfSs 70 speak Of.
snd sbaS constdsfablymses voula ssrsaigU do
% no harp." .stsfb -
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
SALES FOR MARCH.
Sherif's Sale.

RY virtue of sundry Writs of Fiera Faci.s
- to me directed, will sell at AbbeviIle
Court House, on the first Monday in MARCH
next, within the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing property. to wit:
40 Acres OF land, more or less, bounded bv
lands Of John A. Martin, Henry Wilson. ana
others. Also, one lot of Goods, Wares, aud Men.
chandise, levied and attached as the property OF
Haddon, Sager & Co., ads. Vauralkedburg and
others.
Clocks, Cows aud Calves, Horses C,r.
ryali, Lot Dried Fruit, Lot Household Fur.
nture. levied on as the property of A. Slayer
ads. Elisha w. Welch and Others
Bales of Cotton levied on as the property Of
John Douglass, ads. Dewitt C. Tillolson. and
others.
TERMS-CASH.
JOSEPH T. MOORE, SAD,
Sherif's Office, January l9, 1859.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
The DanvilIe Connection.
Feb. II, 1859.

correspondent of the Portsmouth, Trans
script. says of the bill passed by the N C. Leg.
islature, itprovides that the road may be built
from some point Of the Va. line near Danville
to some point in this State not nearer than
twenty miles Of the n. c. Road. The friends
of the connection have in this all they need
filled up as soon as the other portion is con-
structed
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
SOUTH CAROLINA,
ABBEvILLE DISTRICT.-IN EQUITY

ABBEvILLE DIsTRICT.-1N EQUITY.
Brock, Armstrong. g. Co., \
B. " posey, Henson assgn%et asst sD 'es Of es:su s:as
Posey, ct. al. tion, DC.
I appearing to my satisfaction that B. v.
Il Posey, one of the defendants in the above
stated case resides beyond the limits of this
State. on motion of McGowan. Comp. Sol. Or
dered that the snid b. V. Posey do appear and
plead answer or demur to Complainani's Bill of
complaint, within three months from the publ
cation Of this order or the same will be taken
Pro Co,fesso against him.
WM. Fl. PARKER, c. AID.
Commissioners Office,
Feb. 26, 1852 a. SIN
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
q ensus of New Orleans.

The people of New Orleans. dissatisfied with
the census returns of their city as taken by the
State officials, have just made a second enumer-
alton, but the figures still fail to give satisfac-
ton. The Fl rst made the population 1l6.46s,
and the second, 1926, which is gain of
1877. The press contend that the actual
number of inhabitants cannot be less than 60,
900. Perhaps it will reach that figure by tho
time the next census is taken.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
Arthur's Homo Magazire.

We nave rec eived the March number of this
valuable monthly. We can furnish it to our
subscribers at the low price of $3.50 per an
mum.
,r,
T., The Ladys american Magazine for March
has also been received. This is new candi-
date for public favor; it is the successor of
Graham and we'll sustains the reputation of
that wellknown monthly. We can furnish it
to our readers at Sl.25. The publishers price
is $500.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04

A MODEL EULocY.-Professor Pierce. announ.
cling to the Academy the death of Professor
Cranch Bond. of Harvard College. said:
William Cranch Bond, the Director of the
Harvard College Observatory. and the Phillips
Professor of Practical Astronomy. has ascended
to the nearer study of the stars, and joined the
constellation of the devout astronomers of past
ages. | can attempt no elaborate euogy, but
must depend upon those whom Heaven has
gifted with divine powers of utterance to e1-
press the emotions to which we are already to
respond :"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04

We are indebted to Gen. Bonham, for copy
ex-senator Hunters recent speech delivered in
the United States Senate, on the Tariff and the
Public Expenditures.
Also, for copy of the speech of the Hon.
N. X. II. Garnett of Va, on the Government
Expenditures.
Also, for papers of Early Golden Bush
Squash, and Early Turnips from the Patent Of
fee
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
From New Mexico.

The New'Mexican mail of the 3lst ult., has
reached Independence. The lower House of
the Legislature has passed bill for tho protec.
tion of,slave property. The Santa Fe Gazette
severely censures the manner of conducting the
treaty with the Navajos, and the stipulations
thereof
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
March 4th, 1859.
A M BR ES.
SPHEROTYPES,
NJ Ell AIN OF PES,
AND
"RHLIVO"~TYPES.
@, II. LANNEAU

D ESPECTFULLY announces to the Ladies
LII and Gentlemen Of Abbevile, and surround
ing country, that he has opened his GALLERY
at
THE RSHALL HOUSE
And will be happy to see all who desire to poe.
sess one or more Of these beautiful specimens Of
Art.
The superiority of the Ambrotype. to that Of
the Daguerreotype, is, that it NEVER FADES.
and is not effected by atmosphere or dampness.
or anything else.
HIS STAY WILL BE LIMITED.
Please to call at once, and see his Beautiful
Specimens.
The subscriber ia also prepared to insert the
Ambrotype in Brooches, Medallons, Rings De.
These are perfect gems of the Art
Come one, and come all. and come without
delay. Delays are dangerous. Death Is al
ways in our midst and doing his work. Sc
cure. then. the SHADOW, while you have the
SUBSTANCE. This can be dons in a trice, by
calling on the Subscriber, and done to perfect
satisfaction.
The subscriber will be happy to recsive or
ders for painting PORTRAITS also.
Feb. "a, 80. 43 tt
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
THE NJ ARSH ALL HOUSE
BY E. COBB, PRopRIsroR.

THE Proprietor Of the MARSHALL
l. HOUSE would in form tho public that r..
his House is still open for the reception Of 1isi.
tors Having some experience In Hotelksep-
Ing, he Aatters himself that he will be able 70
please his friends and customers. HH tt4ble
will at all times be supplied With
> The Very Best The Market Affords.
His H4ase is we'll provided With ,attsntiys
servants, and everything to render hi., ,cpItsas,
ers comfortable.
EDMUND COBB.
/, Feb. 81. 1859 4S u
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-03-04
CONSIGNE EES.

The following persons have freight in the De
pot at Ahbeville:- u,
IA Norwood, G Calhoun. q W Lawson, D.
Jordan, W II Slope. Mr. e Trapier, 81 A eJ6pss,
j d R J White, wv Jones, w NJ Hughey,H 8
Kerr. Clerk Of Court j Pratt. J McBryds, A N
Smith, e Taylor, W w Belcher, John Adams,
II T Tustin. A E Turner. J F Marshall, J Daw,
son, @ T Haskell, Gibbs, WA &R e Gaines,
Mrs II Du Pree.
D. R. soNpLEY, Ag't