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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-23
RUMORS OF THE CAPTURE OF
STRASBURG.

LONDON, Sept. %.
A despatch from Tours reports that the
Prussians arc threatening Orleans. 50,
1t is reported that an Instruction has oc-
Cured among the Arab tribes in Southern AL
geria.
The morning Post of to-day has hopeful
view of the financial situation growing out of
the connection which prevails IN government
circles that Favre will succeed in bringing
about cessation Of hostilities. ... .-..-f
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For Sale or to Rent

MY STORE on Water Street is for sale or to rent
WI alter October LIST.
MARSHALL WHITFIELD.
sept22 ito Octl
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THE EARTH CLOSET,

i a substitute for the water closet common
prjyv and NAV be used as a movable commode,
by apparatus for fixed closets. Prices S9to $40,
according to the kind required. Among its adyan-
tagcs are:
l. Complete deodorizaton from the moment of
applying the earth.
q The placing within reach of all, rich and poor,
in town and in the country simple means for pro-
viding, in the house, comfortable private closet.
one barrel of earth is sufficient for four months
use by one person.
Send for Circular. Closets for sale by
EARTH CLOSET CO.,
sept2l-tly No. 10 Doane st. Boston.
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Found Dead.
FINANCIAL g. COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, sept. y
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LO1k1--SrHf
The following particulars of the occupation
of Rome by the Italian troops are received:
The Zouayes made desperate resistance,
but after the fighting had continued for half
an hour orders were sent from the Pope him
self to cease fighting. They obeyed unwill-
ingly, and many of them broke their muskets
in their vexation. Col. Charette threw his
sword into the Tiber
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New YORK, Sept. 90.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

VILLAGE IMrRovEMENrs.-we have
before this adverted to the wise and
hoeral policy of our present efficient
Town Council in repairing the public
streets and effecting other improve
ments, which conduccd equally to the
beauty of our Town md the comfort
of our citizens. 1t givos us pleasure
to refer now to another work of this
character which has just been finished
tho Improvement of the Public
Spring-which as it always has been
an attractive feature and ornament of
our Town, is now doubly so. A sub
stantial wall of masonry surrounding
the Spring supports an undulating
terrace, which protects it from over
How, capacious culvert bears off it's
own bold, limpid current, whilst q
beautiful pieoe Of brick masonry in
the shape of "Spring House," COM
plctes the picture. Tho work re-
fleets credit upon all concerned.-
Messrs. Edward Roche g. VIM. Magill,
tho contractors, and Messrs. Enright
& Smith, and b. O'Connor, for wood,
stone, and brick work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

SALES OF LAND.-We arc indebted
to Mr.. James A. McCord, the Survey
or for tho following statement Of
recent sales of land in the "Mulberry'
section of our District, which afford
additional evidouce of the upward
tendency Of the prices of real estate
Fifty acres Of forest land was sold
by G. l.. Smith to Alexander NJ. Az
new for SIS per acre.
Twelve acres of old field, by V.
Young to George Shirley, for SIS per
acre.
Three acres by Isaac Richey to V.
Young, for SIG per acre.
Thirty acres by J. N. Alexander to
VIM. Whitley, for 50 per acre.
In tho Warrenton neighborhood
the following tracts were sold:
Ono hundred and forty acres, by
D. r. Penny to VIM. II. Brooks, for
s5OO-mostly old field.
One hundred acres by VIM. IT.
Brooks to Morris Boyd for $500
same quality.
On none of these tracts was there
any improvements.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

In the United States House of
X Representatives, on Thursday, during
tho discussion about mileage and nav
OF members, there was a lively time
Dawes gave Cutler a lnnge for desir.
ing to dispense with the capitol police
last year and substitute therefor the
standing army. Cox, of New Yerk,
rushed in and ironically defended But.
Ter, for which he got a wipe from
Butler which completely floored the
Now York member, but he recovered
got out Of temper, and psgged away
fercely in earnest at Butler, calling
him naughty names, and ASSERTING
that the Massachusetts, member was q a
bad man, and was .ostracissd socially
and otherwise. Butler brought down
the House down in . tremendous roar
oflaughtsr when he rose and remarked
that he you'd not attempt to answer
the diminutive member Of New York.
He would refer him to tho boys on
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

DEATH OF HENRY CoBrA, Eso.-I
is our mournful duty to. record th'
death of one of Charleston's most
prominent merchants-one of on,
most highly esteemed citizens. Hen
ry Cobia died yesterday morning al
his residence in Wentworth street, af
ter an illness Of several weeks, aged
sixty-five years. Mr.. Cobia was ma
tive Of this city, and commenced bus
mess hsreiuc1s3b, under the nams o,
Blum q oobia. Upon the deoease I 81
Col: d. ohss. Blun.- the firm. wa.
changed to Henry Cobia q Co., Of
which Mr.. Cobia was senior partner
and remained . member to the time
OF his death.-CAdSlestoa Courier.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
Congressional Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, February 14.-The
Ways and Means Committee consider
ed extending whiskey bonds to three
years; also, the memorial of the
Chamber of Commerce of New Or
leans, presented by General Syphcr,
against any change in the sugar tar
iff.
In the House, the memorial Of tho
Now Orleans, Chamber of Commerce
regarding the sugar tariff, was pro-
sented by Schenck, and referred back
to the Committee.
Various disability bills were pre-
sented to-day.
The President transmitted to the
Senate tho report of the Secretary OF
War regarding Georgia.
A resolution was introduced declar-
ing that the business interests Of the
country require an increase in volume
of currency, and instructing the COM
mittee on banking and currency to
report, as soon as possible a bill in
creasing the currency at least $780,
100000. A motion to table the res.
olution failed by a vote of SO to 70.
1t comes up Monday next.
A bill was introduced to enforce the
fifteenth amendment by granting suf:
frage at State and County elections,
and Furnishing the refusal or neglect
to assess and collect tax where it's
payment is qualification of an cleo
tor.
Mississippi was considered without
definite action, motion to postpone
it resulting in a tic vote, which was
determined in the negative by the
vote of the Vice President.
Logan spoke in favor of the recog,
milton of Cuba as belligerent.
A resolution was adopted request.
ing the President to inform the House
whether an order had been given to
clear the docks at New York for the
repairing Of Spanish war vessels, and
if so, by what authority.
The credentials of Hill and Miller,
Senators elect from Georgia, were
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is
directed to report whether the. public
interest would not be subserved by
removing the branch mint from New
Orleans.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

NEW York, February 14.-The
small pox is abating.
Ten. Mcclellan has been rendered
the first and Gen. Hancock the second
office OF the Grand Army of the Con.
The Cuban Junta reports that the
insurgents who arrived from the
steamer Anna, defeated tho troons Of
Gen. Gogluche, who retrcated into
Puerto Principe. Three steamers
have left New York this week will
arms for tho insurgents.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
Legislative.
COLUMBIA, Feb

COLUMBIA, February IS.
In the Senate yesterday, the Com
mittoo on Engrosscd Bills reported the
following House bills, which were
read the third time, passed, and their
titles charged to Acts:
A bill to incorporate home for in.
valid clcrgymcn.
A Joint resolution to authorize the
Attorney-Gencral to institute pro.
ceedIngs against the South Carolina
Railroad Company for ,iolotion OF
charter.
The following Senate bills were
ordered to tho House:
A bill to amend an Act entitled
"An Act to fix the salary Of certain
officers"
A bill to amend the charter Of tho
Granitcville Manufacturing Compa.
my.
a bill to provide remedy against
charges for transportation, convey,
ance or toll in excess Of limits pre-.
scribed by statutes, and to declare tho
proper construction thereof.
Allen introduced a bill to incorpo
rate the Cypress Manufacturing Com,
pany, for tho manufacture Of shingles
DC.
Hoyt introduced bill to incorpo
rate the Columbia Horse Railroad
Company, with q capital stock Of
100000, in shares Of s25. The cor
porators are d. II. Chamberlain, N
e. Parker, Hardy Solomon, w. r
Hoyt. W. e. Rose and S. W. Denny
The bill was ordered to be printed.
In the Ionsc, notice was given ol
& bill to prohibit gambling in this
State.
A Senate hill to revise, simplify and
abridge the rnlcs, practice, pleadings
aid forms OF the Courts Of this State
was the special order for 1890.
Whipper proposed to change the
second circuit SO that it will consist o
Beaufort, Barnwell and Collcton, and
in the fifth circuit to leave out New
berry and insert Edgcield.
a Senate bill to provide for the
payment of claims of teachers fol
services rendered during tho fsca1
year commencing November l, A. D
1868, and ending October 81, A. D
1861, was under debate when the
House adjourned
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

THE LEGAL TENDER Acr.-Thc
Supreme Court Of tho United States
has decided, Chief Justice Chase de-
liverng the opinion, that the Legal
Tender Act Of Feb. 25, 1862, is un,
constitutional as to all contracts made
before it's passage. The Court had
previously decided that contract for
the payment Of coin, might bo en-
forced specifically. The validity of
the legal Tender Act rs to debts
made since its passage, and which
bear rpon their face no reference to
coin, has not yet been decided.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

BE- We copy from the Columbia
Guardian the following complimentary
notice Of one Of Abbcville's most
promising young men:
The monthly address before tho
Society Of Missionary Inquiry was
delivered on Monday evening in the
Seminary chapel, by Mr. J. L. Lati-
mer, of AbLcvillc. Mr.. t., who is /:
liccntiatc Of the Theological Semina,
~, and who has on previous occasions
given evidence Of no ordinary degree
of talent and attainmcnts, presented
the subject of MISSIONS i'll his :pccu,
liarly earnest, concise and effective
style. The next address will be dc.
livered by Rev. DIR. Howe, and the
the succeeding that by the Rev. J.
Dwight Withcrspoon, Of Memphis,
TeDn.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
CONSIGNEES.

The following named persons have
freight in tho Depot:
p II Hill, a W Zachcry, VIM David
'TlIotte, IL Wells, Jay & Bradley
Trowbridgc & Go, Norwood, DuPre
& Co., C W Daniel, F \ Mitchell. W
J Smith, ] l. brennan, J ID Chalmers
q y Douglas, w ID Mars, C Ellis, J
Hamilton, w w Marshall, L Nelson
Thos Thomson, J w Thomas, J {
Dowton, Wcsttield & DuPrc, Mays
Barnwcll & Co, W NJ Taseart, Johr
Enright, Baker T. Clinkscalcs, Mrs NJ
j Bowie.
EAPRESS-Baker & Clinkscalcs
L a Sullivan. Price & 1IorrolI, II II
Harper, w J Smith, A McBrydc, A
b G Lindsay, G r McCalIa.
D. r. SONDIEY,
Agent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

TRUSTEES OF THE DE ia HowF
EsTATE.-Thc Columbia correspond.
cnt of tho Charleston PepuJIcan
writes Tho Committee on Education
in tho House, to whom was referred q
Joint resolution appointing trustees OF
the "De La Howe Estate" will report
recommending the adoption Of the
substitute, Of which section l ap.
points l.. Il. Guffin, II. J. Lomax, W.
d. Mars, Thomas Jones and l.. p
Gutfiu, Trustees Of the estate Of John
De la Howe.
Scction-2 provides that within ten
days from the passage Of this resolu-
ton, Or on demand of the newly ap-
ipointcd Trustees, the present Trustees
shall turn over TO tho now Trustees
all property belonging to the said es.
ate in their possession; and the new
Trustees arc authorized to take con.
lrol of said property, and use it exclu.
IS'Niy ''h viz I'ui Poscn luuiCdlcu III
the will Of the late John De La Howe
in accordance with the laws of this
State pertaining thereto"
What is in the wind now? What
lis meant by administering the trust
in accordance with the laws Of the
State ?" TO convert it into n mixed
school of blacks and whites ? That
will never do. They may divide the
fund, or appropriate it wholly, but
cstal lish a mixed school-ncver.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

tho streets, and tho organ grinders
who were singing and playing "Shoo
fly, don't bodder me-" This was &C,
companied by comical manner and
a sweep of the arm that proved toe
much for the risibles Of the auditors
Cox sold Butler had a tough skin, and
could not be impressed with any at.
tack upon his character. Here the
Speaker mtervened, and tho amusc
ments ended.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

LEG1sLATURE.-A general election
law providing for an election on the
Third Wednesday III October next, is
pending before tho Legislature. Its
provisions are very similar to those
o. the last general election law.
The bill introduced into the Senate
by Wright, for allowing compensation
to attorneys appointed to defend Grim.
inals, has very properly been report,
cd against. by tie Judiciary Commit.
toe.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
Markets..

ABBEyILLE, February 1s.-Cotton
dull at %.
NEW York, February 16.-Noon-
Cotton heavy, at 25. Gold 1872.
Z L. NJ Cotton heavy and lower
with sales of 1000 bales at 245. Gold
dull, at 19s@192.
AUGUSTA, February 16. - Cotton
declined &C., with sales of 365 bales
receipts 5Gf-middling 23i
CHARLEsToN, February 1G-Cotton
dull and easier, with sales Of 25O bales
-middlings 2f0l241 receipts 9Sl
exports coastwise 3G7.
LIVERPOOL, February 1G.-Evenina
Cotton Guict-uplands 11sM11! Or
leans l1lM117.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

ng- In pursuance of the recon-
mendation of tho Grand Jury, ut
the last Term, the Eastern entrance
OF the Court House, is being convert
cd into a room for the County Com
missioners. Messrs. Enright g. Smith
are doing the wood work, and Mr.
John Combe, the masonry and plas
tering. 1t promises to be neat ano
commodious apartment.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

THE GREENvILLE ENTERpR1sE.-
This joarnal comes to us much en-.
larged and improved. It is ably edit
ed by Gel. G. F. Towncs, and is one ol
our most welcome exchanges. Its
publishers are practical printers and
arc sparing no pains to make it wor
thy Of the District, and of the large
circulation which it enjoys. 1t is
published weekly in the growing city
Of Grecnville, by J. c. & Edward Bal
ley, proprictors.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

H1- The weather during tho past
week has been warm for the season,
with heavy washing rains. The win
has been unusually mild. A writer
thinks tho change is permanent, and
attributes it to q change of the Gulf
stream nearer to our Atlantic coast
caused BY volcanic eruption.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
R1" We direct attention 10 the at

RT- We direct attention TO the ad.
vertisement Of Messrs. Waller &
Brother, of Greenwood, which ap
pears in another column. These gen
tlemen are merchants Of established I'd
character, and keep always on hand @
large select stock which they are sell
ling on reasonable terms. They ad
vertiso in addition to their select
stock of dry goods, a choice variety
Of groceries. Our friends will find
it to their interest to give them q call
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

sSr We learn from the Chronicle &
Sentinel that the Augusta dealers have
sold this season. some thirty thousand
tons OF fertilizers, worth over two and
a half million Of dollars. Will not
tho various Depot agents in our Dist.
rlct be so good as to inform lis what
have been received at Ninety Six
New Market, Greenwood, Hodges,
Donaldsville and Abbeville, respect
lively?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

sea- The Ladies' Monument Asso
cation, met hero on Monday last, an
organization effected, and commit,
tees appointed, for soliciting subscrip.
TONS We were promised copy Of
the proceedings for publication, but
have not yet received it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

% Messrs. Miller & Robertson
make an earnest appeal for money to
such of heirpatrons as are in arrears.
Their own obligations must be met
promptly, and they beg their friends
to remember this, and assist them in
so doing. This is only fair. Pay up
by the 1st Of March.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
A Comparison.
LOOK Gn this Picture, then on That"

THE Equitable Life Insurance Co.
Il lost by death, in 1SG8-1S5-I
i'll every $50 insured.
The Piedmont and Arlington lost
in 1858, but 10, in every 312 insured
The Equitable issued in 1863
1913 policies, insuring to the amount
$S,5G8,55O.
The Piedmont g. Arlington issued
in 1868, 5395 Policies, insurinc to tho
amount of sls,942.367. Although
many Of the Agents, of the Equita
Die arc continually misreprcsentinp
us, 1T gives me pleasure to say that,
believe, theirs is u good Company,
but mol as good as ours, for while theil
losses are 10 por cent. ours are only
6 per cent.
ISAAC BRANCH, Agent,
Piedmont and Arlington Company.
Feb. IL, 1870, 43-3t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

EV Sec advertisement of the sale
of some personal property of Jas. G.
Calhoun, decd, at the office of Messrs.
Perrin and Cothran, On the 9Th of
March, next.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

THE BLEssISG OF THE AGE.-No more Sick
Headache, no more Dyspepsia, no more Indi
gestion, no more Pile. no more ChilIs, no more
Liver Complaint, no more Jaundice, no more
Pain in the Back, no more Kidney Disease, no
more Costiveness, no more Heartburn. Tut &
Vegetable Liver Pill is certain guarantee
against all these distressing complaints.
Feb'y Is, 1870. 43-2t
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

nea. See advertisement Of the set
ltiemont Of the estate of C. D. Palmer,
deceased, on the 18th inst, by A. J.
Fufgason, Administrator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

h9- Armstrong, Gator & Co., the
well known jobbers Of Baltimore, Nd,
advertise choice stock of ribbons,
millinery and straw goods, to
which we call special attention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

Mr.. j. @. Derby, the eminent New
York publisher, is about establishing
the chief Office Of the Southern Pub.
fishing Co., in Augusta, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

n@- 1t has been determined to hold
Fair of the South Carolina Institute
in Charleston on the 18th November
ncXt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

~ Wspublish by request an ar.
ticle from the Charleston Courier, ii
bshaR Of tho g. OsR. q. y
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

aea- See notice of fresh arrivals OF
Parker & Lee's-drugs, books, fish
hooks and lines, &c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

N. Mrs.. sAtaA Britt offers . 70
ward Of s2t for tho rsosvsry Of .
stolen horse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

7: No. See notice of fresh arrivals al
the Emporium Of Fashion--also q
smalliot Of shoes offered at cost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

sa-. J. W. Trowbridge & Co. ad.
Aertise twelve bushels of pure Peeler
Cotton Seed for sale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18
SS9EEgSg99Eggg

OTHE WORKING CI.A6S.-We prepared to
furnish al clssses With constant employment at home tho
whole OF the time or for the moens Buzn
light and profitable Persons ofether easily from
70 70 PR evening" and proportional sum by deyodns
much Thata who this notice may Sc their
otel Io.neh s,.e not we'll viii send pay
BE Which Eido to commence work and Of The
fsoptsI Literary Compdiion-Ione OF the lsIgrst and
Hsadcr yop wsnt gsrnnncnt profitable york. address
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1870-02-18

sa- See advertisement of DR.. +
branch, the agent of the Piedmont &
Arlington Life Insurance Co.
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WHITE BROTHERS.
Jan. 7, 1870, 37-lf
IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN BANKRUPTCY.
IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF
THE UNITED STATES. FOR
THE WESTERN DISTRICT
or so 9TH CAROLINA.
In the matter Of w. c. Mosely, Bankrupt.
Ez parte-F ": r. Nance
Petition to establish Lien of Mortgage.
DY vi,tue Of an orGer issuing from The
ID Honorable Court aforesaid, .notics
is hereby given, calling on all creditor.
holding liens against said estate, or other
wise interested, TO come forward before
w. J. CIawson, Register at his Office ia
Yorkville, S. c., and prove the same, or
show excuse why the prayer of the Pc
'itioner should not be granted, within
thirty days from the publication of said
notice.
r. Fl. WARDLAW,
Assignee.
Feb. 10, 1870, 42-st