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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
A WOMAN ON woMAN's FRIENDSHIP.

| am aware will raise whole nest Of
horneis-hut from their very pecuiarities of
temperament, women's friendship are rarely
Or never so firm, SO just or SO enduring as
those Of the men-when you can find them.
Damon and Py,hias, Orestes and Pyladcs,
5rutus and CasSius-last and loveliest Da
vid and Jonathan, are pictures unmatched
by any from our own sex, including the far
famed ladies Llangolen. When such a
bond really does exist, it forms and excep-
tion to the general masculine idiosvncrasss
especially the enormous Absorption in and
devotion to number one-from its total
| absence of sentimentalites, its undemons,ra.
tivencss depth, and power, friendship
between men is a higher thing than be-
tween any two womrn-nay, one IF the
highest anl noblcst sights in the world.
Precise rs were comparisons not as foolish
as they are odious, truly good man, from
the larger capacities of male nature both
for virtue aud vice, is in one sense, more
good than any good woman. But this
question l leave to contr. v,r i Tits who
enjoy hrcakirg their own heads. or one
another's over bone Of contention which
is Lot worth picking after all.
Probably there arc few women who have
nor had some first friendship, as delicious
and almost as passionate as first love. 1t
may not last-it seldom does but at the
time it Is one Of the purest, most selfforget-
ful and sclfdenying attachments that the
human heart can experience; with many,
the nearest approximation 10 that feeling
called love-I mean love in its brightest
form. apart from all sclfi>hness and sensu-
business; which in all their after life they
will ever know. This girIish friendship,
however fieeting in its character, aud ro.
mantle in its manifestations, or even silly,
let us take heed how we make light of, les,
ne be mocking at things more sacred ,Lan
we are aware.
And yet this is not the real thing-not
friendship, bat rather foreshadowing of
love; US jealous as exacting, as reasoning
-as y idly happy and supremrly miserable
ridiculously SO 10 locker on, but to the
parties concerned, as vivid and sincere as
any after passion Into whicl, the girl m
fall; for the time heing, perhaps long after
coloring all her world. Yet it is but a
dream, to melt away like dream when
love appears; or If it then wishes TO keep its
vitality at all. it must change its character,
temper lis exactions, resign its rights; in
short, be buried and come to life again in
totally different form. Afterward, should
Laura and Matilda, with house to mind
and fuss over. find themselves actually kis.
sing the babies instead of one apother-and
managing to exist for year without meet
ing, or month without letter writing, vet
feel life no blank, and affection a reality
stiil--tllen their attachment has taken ils
trne shape, as friendship. shown itself cepa
ee of friendships distinguishing feature
namely. tenderness without appropriation;
and the women, young or old, y i'll love one
another to The end Of their live.-A aoonaan's
thoughts about aromen.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
VOLUME EU.---NO. 43.
ACCESSION TO THE BLACK RrpunI1c.,s

ACCESSION TO THE BLACK REPUBLICANS
Salmon i. Chase has been elected Sena-
tor from the great State of Ohio. lie sue
ceeds the bold. able, and manly Pugh, a
man who has justified his southern blood
and maintained in tho past with grea. hero.
's'" and vigor the right Of the section of
the Union from which his ancestry come.
though we have ever differed from Mr..
f"sh in his consistent support of the doc
'''he, OF Territorial Sovereignty, we freely
pay him the honor due 10 Il man who in
so many battles. agains such terrible odds.
bias fought so gallant a fight for the right
and the tue, regardless Of local preiudics
and indifferent to ultimate personal result.
There are, doubtless, not Il few unrelecting
persons in the South, who fail 10 appreciate
the sacrifices and dangers Of those who
in the very midst of the enemies of the
South, and without the local influences to
Stimulate and sustain them, battle for the
rights and claims Of this section, These set
very high estimate on the SAT. and cheap
Courage Of fighting the battle of the South
within the South at great distance from the
real curmy. This heroi>m is like that Of
the goat, who, from high prrcipice, threw
hard words at some passing savage animal,
but who would hardly have trusted himself
in the lions den. 1t is no small task-no
holiday militia exercise TO erapple with the
rampant and energetic spirit of North
western an,i'slavcryism. that, Puch has
done, and we applaud him therefor, and
invoke for him the respectful and grateful
admiration and appreciation Of all true
sons of the South. His successor is one of
The most dangerous chiefs of the great party
which is rapidly swal'owin up all the parties
and factions Of the North.
Profound and able in talent, skillful and
artful IN s'ra egy, of good address, impress
sve elocuton indomitab!c industry and
energy, and immovable equanimity, far
seeing in judgement, Salmon F. Chase fills
ap'ace in .lo Black Republican programme
which Seward never can fiIl He has the
qualities Of chief and leader which Se-
ward never can have. His Western life
and intercourse have expanded his ideas on
Certain subjects upon which Seward is cramp
cd, narrow and behind the age There is
dash Of demagogueism in Chase's charac-
ter which is qnite essential in leader Of
any party, especially one Of the passions
and purposes OF Black Republicanism.
His aspect and bearing are those, too, of
leader. He stands erect-presentsa bold
and genial appearance, and shows unmis-
takably large development of the appe-
tites and propensi,ies which the mass re-
cognise as bonds Of sympathy and fellow
ship. Seward on the other hand is stoop-
shoul'lered narrow breasted, sharp featured,
sal.ow hurd, and unwholesome in his pbysi-
cial characteristics. Besides, he takes snuff,
which men Of good physical organization
and healthily organized nerves rarely do.
For these and other reasons, we regard
Chase as the more dangerous chief-and his
accession to the Senate as notable event
in the history Of Black Republican,
". O. Delta.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
THAT BoY. That boy9

THAT Boy. THAT boya'
That's the question.
We certainly don't mean til old boy.'
No,-nor. the boy that could't get ash
cake.
Ner the boy that pushed the bull of OF
the bridge. :
Neither have We in view the Tom.bo oil
them all, nor Amboy, nor Haut-boy, nor
any Of the 'b'hoys about town.
Then. what boy 2 v~,
In auren dieere There is a boy, A we
are. aii.e III EIge6eld, two years old whose
frs, "rtirnlate word was .'pipe;' Ard now
they telI.us Gt's DO jpke) that be will sit and
falkland smoke his pipsfuIl with the oldest
folks.-a"d never grunt al il.
!. Without giving nair,cs, We can assure the
scientific wotl' on the authority Of one who
Knows that sieA are Ms taes. Whers Bal.
nuD.- Eaqef fela Adverfser. y,,s .ssss -
The lady who tpok ssesybody's eye nus.
hare Q lot or them. II : go & t4g "a,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

k>SrRAYED from the subscriber about the
~ 10th Of Jannary last, two large brood
SoWs-one white and unmarked Sow. resem.
bies the Irish Graziers, the other, large bisok
spotted Sow. Said hogs were bought of Mes.
srs. Boosss d Cobb. and were driven from Ten.
nessee and may probably have passed up the
country. Any information relative TO said
hogs will be thankfully received.
Address,
h. y. t.. APPLETON, R,M
Fsb.9. 1880. # ~.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
Professional Gard.
DR.. D. S. BENSON

"OULD respectfully informs the citizens of
w Ahbeville Village and vicinity. tina,
he has removed his residence to the dive Hing
adjoining the Episcopal Parsonage, where he
expects TO tie permanently l"cated in the prac.
tice Of his Profession. His Office will lie at
the Drug Store Of Mr.. d. McLArcrIL,x where
he will generally he found during the dav
Abbeville, s. c., Dec. oath. 1859, 81 Sin
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

A RIoH CoRN BREAp.--Tsks two quarts
Of wheat flour. a little sslt and fotsr eggs;
add sour bhttermilk enouehto form a stiff
batter mix well then add two teaspoon.
falls Of soda dissolved in.a little warn
water =. Stir itwell. andrponf into creased
pana, & 60 sha. ,itwilthe about two inches
wbs6 baked. Bake in hot oven tih doue
Say abouthalf aphopr.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

CE The friends Of JOHN A. HUNTER re
'p.ctfui!y announce him n candidate for tile
office Of Ordinary. at the next election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

e The friends Of Col. J. G. BASKIN re-
announce him a candidate for the
Office OF Ordinary at the next election
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

An architect proposes 70 build A. .Bsshe,
lofs Hail. t,'Hwhieh. viii differ from, most
houses 10 having no Evesg! ,as "st@ ssoss, !Is
GaA 20 y'"tti4" IL =; sst@,S .*ii1o a,aTi s.yris
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

The friends of HENRY 5. CASON respcct
nliy Announce him as a Candidate for Tax
Collector, athe ensuing election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

The friends Of JAMES A. McCORD respeet.
iui!y announce him as Candidate for Ink
Collector at the next election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
ADELE1nHA

a Rcnerotr"t Institution established Ly special
e"d7rmc"t far hr rtiief Of the sick anil Dix
tresscd. afflicted miM liiraient and Epidemtc
Bistnxes
NJ EDlCAL Advice given gratis by the Act
4'1 ing Surgeon t.. all VIII" apply hy letter
with description Of their condition. (age. occu
patton. habits Of life. DC. aud in cases Of *
treIne poverty. Medicine furnished free Of charge
Valuable Reports on ih- New Remedies EN-
ployed III the Disl"nsary. sent to The nffc. ell in
sealed letter envelopes. free uf charge Two
or three Stamps for postage will be acceptihe.
Address. DIR. J. SKILLIN HOUGllTON.
Acting Surgeon. Howard Association, No. 2
South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
by order Of the Directors.
EZRA d. IlEARTWELL, President
GEo. FAtRCHILD, Secretary. Jan. ~. l2m
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

Z Bald headed men saksa joke the more
easily. because the, ars not e The toabls Of
getting it.hrough their hsst, ',.E~ I. +.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

The friends of DR.. J. r. McCOMB respect-
lu'iy announce him as q Candidate for Tnx
Collector at the next election
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
Nossce to Debtors. !.

A IdPsrsoua indebted 10 me by note or
"A aeconnt are rsqnestsd 70 settie i1snsai.
ssslS ] ned and auss have she money.
Dss.nsss s.lsss " -
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

BLACK Esq. respectfully announce hin as n
Candidate for Tax Collector at the next cleo
ton. WV
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
HC@.ETCM,

nGo:TTC1u.
VIZ I'LL be isf out 70 tie: lowest bidder until
W Saturday, March I'D, the outsids Re
pairing sf the Masenis Fsmsls College, Cekes.
bury. Proposals. raesiyed. ..f@,,.
~ 7. r. GARY. sso,y.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

gS The friends of C.pt. w. S. HARRIS
respectfully announce him us Candidate f,
The office of Tar Collector of AbbevlIe Distri
ut the next election
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

tY We are authorized to announce S. A.
iioi"'ES ms Candidate for Tax Collector ut
the ensuing election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

q sops men are % good that they are coed
foY no.hipR. a";,' ,''9'a ~. j,ia i.a'fas asaag4,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

NOTICE
THE Copartnership known as Taggart
Il McCaslau Co.. at Calhoun's Mills, an
McCasIan, Widemau d Co., at Wideman's wa
dissolved bymutusl consent on first Jan. ult.
We wish all our debtors to close their ac-
counts by cash or notes.
TAGGART, McCASLAN Il Go.
MoCASLAN, WIDEMAN d co.
Nov. "a, 1859 so 3m.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
Mattress Making.

DERSONS wishing good Mattresses made
L would do well to address The subscriber
ut Ninety Six. on tho Greanvlle and Columbia
Railroad. Abbeville District, g. G. ,.
MORRIS REDDEN.
Ian. ~. 1850. BIN
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
@ A N d 7 d A r e s.

The friends of Capt. G.. NJ. MATTISON re.
spectiuIiy announce him as candidate for
lax Collector at the next election.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24
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cB- All subscriptions not limited at the
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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-02-24

The lady. who took s,eybodys eye past
have . lot or fthsn. II 80 - .e i. s.,
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-10-25
The Ground swell.

a non-political friend in one Of the
rural districts Of Penn. writes lis in
the course Of a business letter. as fol
lows:
"Pennsylyania has spoken 1eri~iyeIy
in her late election. The politicians
Of the Republican party itself are as
founded at the result. The victory is
SO great because the people achieved
it, independently Of the politicians
You cannot imagine how deep a feel
ing exist among the people. Thous-
ands who heretofore did nothing more
than merely vote, went among their
friends and neighbors, and talked earn
estly with them over the great issues
Of the day. There is determination
in the minds of these men to make
themselves felt, that was never known
before. Depend upon 1t, Psnnsylra-
MA ariH give a majority Of $4,000 for
lincoln orer all the opposition con,bin
ed."-N Y. Tribune.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-10-25
Growth Of the Delaware Grape,

Ascoresrondent writing from Illinois
to the Gardeners Monthly, thus
speaks Of the Delaware grape;
Last Spring year ago we got for
ty cuttings, tried themin several ways,
but found grating the best. Those on
small pieces Of root grew from two
to four feet. What where put
on one and two year old seedlings,
without moveing them, made from
twenty to eighty feet Of vine the first
year, besides bearing some fine cutters
Of fruit. Now our vines are only year
lings and were like all other Delawarcs,
very closely trimmed to get the CRAFTS;
but no other kind are full enough. The
lagest we left about four feet high
with two branches OF about four buds
each we left it to be swept about by
the winds without even stake to
support II, until about the 10th of June,
we then tied it up, and now it has on
over a peck Of as fine smooth clear
looking clusters as you would wish to
see.-They stand on common prairie
soil, sloping little to the north, never
was MANFRED, nor worked over foot
deep. We feel confident that grating
is not only the easiest but the best way
to raise grape vines; they grow faster,
bear younger, and are a great deal
harder than vines grown i'll any other
way. our last winter was very hard
on grape vines. A good many Of the
roots Of our hardest varieties were
found this spring to be dead, but not q
single grated one was injured.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-10-25

EDITOR TRANSCRIPT:
Pardon me for again taxing the pa
tience OF yourself and readers with an
other Composition so soon. l most
assuredly would not do so at this time.
but for the very 13ungent article which
appeared in the columns Of the Farmer
of Oct. 18th, and written by the Hon.
Albert Stoddarl, containing the follow
ing assertions III regard to a statement
made by myself in your issue Of the
18th inst. Il this morning called up
on Leandcr Clark, Go. Judge, and
d. d. APPRECIATE Clerk Of the District
Court, to inquire if they were thus in
suited, and they both assured me that
they heard nothing of the kind! the
Judge farther informing me that, "Me
tirst' he ''ersr heard Of 1t was in
Wheaton's Article"
Mr.. Appellate did not lr>af the re-
mark alluded to in my communication
as he had not yet arrived when it was
made; but Judge Clark has since said
in the presence OF Mr.. Stoddard, and
now says, that he told Mr.. Stoddard
no Such thing. Mr.. Appellate who
was present during the conversation
between those gentlemen, also says
that Judge Clark told Mr.. Stoddard
no such thing. Mr.. Stoddard, Imean
4. Stoddard Esq, the Hon., also called
on other gentlemen s.This morning"
who, having heard reyJoti7a, what |
did, would not do to quote from.
If III my haste have forgotten to
mention Mr.. Stoddards name as often
as any other, or attached more impor-
tauce to any other party than to him
| ask his forgiveness. I am sorry l
cannot feel the same charity for him
that he manifests for me-woud, for
his sake, that he might engage in in
nocent dreaming rather than spend
the energies OF his deathless mind i'll
his agonizing attempts to prove a
h.ue statement false. I could bid him
''God speed to the happy dream-land
but It's with 'sPhclinks' Of deep and
lasting pity that | behold his maynard
course in his waking hours.
Respectfully.
A. !. w.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-10-25

SENATOR Goodwin. lately a promi-
nent American Of New York, is ont
against fusion AMI in favor of Lincoln.
SAco, Me-, Oct. IA severe shock
of an earthquake was felt here this
morning, rocking buildings, ringing
Bells, &c. It was accompanied by Il
loud report.
THE Douglas State Committee Of
New Jersey met Oh Friday at the As
tor House, and determined to adhere
to the Electoral ticket they have III
nomination.
THE Breckenridge State Committee
Of Pennsylvania, have stcrnley resolved
to have nothing more to do with fusion,
whether with Bell men or Douglas
men. It is wise determination.
Hon. Robert Toombs has annonnc-
ed himself, in a late political speech, as
candidate for the Presidency Of the
Sovereign State Of Georgia, in the
event of Lincoln's election.
TIE richest man in St. Louis lis
James II. Lucas, banker, worth it is
said, $5,O0O,OOo. Peter Lindell's estate
is put down at 100000, and that Of
Benoist, banker at 81 100000.
~ Hon. William II. Goodwin, for
merly State Senator from the 26th
District Of New York, and up to this
time leading American, has declared
against fusion, and for Lincoln.
HoS. Il. II. Hill, the leading Bell
and Everett man in Georgia, recently
made speech, in which he advocated
Bell on the ground that he (Bell,) be-
ing in favor Of slavery extension, was
Of course i'll favor Of protecting it in
the Territories.
CALIFORNIA FOR L1NCoLS.-Thc
State Republican, Committee Of Cali
fornia, have sent word by the pony
Express, that thorough canvass of
every county in California, gives Lin
coin 5000 votes in that State, which
the Committee think will give him the
State.
OMAHA, Oct. la.-Elcction returns
from the Territory are all in but Shor-
fer and Saline counties. Morton Dem,)
has So majority for Delegate to Con
gress. The two counties to hear from
will probably increase this to $50 or
more. The Legislature stands: House
Reps; % Dems. II, Council-Reps.
6; Dems. 6 !; in doubt /. Former re-
ports giving Daily majority are incor-
rect.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-10-25
The Popular Vote.

In 1856 Fremont and Dayton recciv-
ed less than one third of the popular
votes Of Pennsylvania; the total being
Fremont, IA, G93; Buchanan, $50,
~; Fillmore, s8,2o2.
Now, Col. Curtin, the Lincoln can
didate for Governor, has polled about
100000, or at least 100000 more than
Col. Fremont did. If there is anything
lacking Of this, it will doubtless be
made up in November.
New Jersey will certainly give Lin
coin twice as many votes as she gave
Fremont; so will California. We
must put Lincoln's vote up to two mil
lions.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-10-25
The secret Of Tanning Horses.

A correspondent of the New, York
Express submits the following method
Of horse tanning:
''For the Oil of ctlmnlin the horse
has an instructive passion, and when
the horse scents the odor, heisinstinct-
lively drawn towardsit The oil OF Rho
dunn possesses peculiar properties
animals seem to cherish tondness for
it, and it exercises kind Of subduing
influence over them.
''To tame horses, procure some cas-
tors, and CRATE it fine; also get sc'ne
oil OF Rhodium, and oil of Cummin,
and keep the three separate in air-tight
bottles-rub little oil Of Cummin on
your hands and approach the horse in
the field OIL the windward side, so that
he can smell the Cummin. The horse
will let you come to him without troub-
le.-immediately rub your hand gently
on the horses nose, getting a little of
the oil in it.-You can then lead him
anywhere. Give him little castor on
a piece Of loaf sugar or apple. Put
eight drops Of Rhodium into lady's
silyerthimble; take the thimblebetwcen
the thumb and middle finger Of your
right hand, with your forcfinger stopp-
ing the mouth of the thimble, to pre-
vent the oil from running out while
you are opening it, tip the thi,nble on
his tongue and he is your servent. He
will follow you like pet dog. lie is
now your scrvcnt and your friend.
You can teach him anything, if you
are gentle and kind to him.''