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The New York herald., 1871-01-17
TIL TAYLOR WILL CASE.
A Protracted Days Session and Little Pro-
uress Made.

A Protracted Days Session and Little Pro-
urcss Made.
The continuation OF the proceedings In the Taylor
will case was according to aoJournment taken up
yesterday before Surrogate Robert c. Hutchings
The court opened at eleven O'Clock A. NJ and re-
mained In session till five. The proceedings
were the least interesting that have marked the
progress OF this singular case the testimony OF the
few Witnesses examined being chiefly directed to
the peculiarites which marked the late Mr. Tayor's
handwriting, coutrasted with those that we're
supposed to be counterfeit presentments thereof
in the contested VIII. Counsel on either side
also abored over this ground s.groundr away at
the organ in search OF the key that was to decipher
ana clear away the obstacles To clear understand.
ing Of the points IN dispute The crossing OF ats
the uolfing or is, Tue curves OF the 'gs," with
aCuInen ot The learned counsel for such length OF
time that the commoner and grosser intellect OF
ana crosses and eiongatiops that Will certainly re-
quire Il long time for them to emerge rom.
TESTIMONY OF JOSEPH v. PAINE.
Joseph +. Pane, an eppoye IN the counting house
OF a. a. Low Brothers, was the principal witness
aud who testified tnat lie had made the study OF
handwriting specially for seven eight years,
ana considered himself Judge OF the characteristics
Of any handwriting, 80 TO he luoge OF the diff
ference between 4 simulated and real Handwriting
De was shown several signatures OF Mr.. Taylor and
asked 70 state The Characteristics OF Mr. Taylor's
signature.
duelng questions Oi comparisons experts. a most
dangerous class oi testimony, as instanced in the
opinion OF sir Humphrey Davy, that when London
was lighted us gas ST. Paul's and Westminster bbey
Woud dance q iDintiet. aad class OF testimony
very strictly limited BY law. In this case he claimed
at 'he witness could not testify 10 the genuineuess
oi Tue wruug, as ne mad not shown aIly nrevluus
acquaintance with the signature OF Mr.. Taylor.
Mr. PANE further testified that there was an evident
attempt al COPYING the signature Of the ate Mr. Tay
or 10 the contested Will that no one writing boldly
on nis own behalf would his IN his owsi
Wrlting
After another legal sct-to and q fresh torrent OF
words explanatory OF the pccullariiles in wutinlr
with all the pros and cons for against The viii
10 the great relief OF all present the Surrogate
adjourned tile court
The New York herald., 1871-01-17
The Nebraska United States Senntorship-A
Candid Review OF tho Qualifications Of Some
Candidates.

From the Omaha tNeb.) Herald, Jan 12]
Among the noble army OF marGys now anxiously
waiting to be offered up the Senatorial altar at
Lincoln our choice, up to this date has been for E.
b. Tafe, that che goat without blemish." AS 1t has
been decided, however, that he much too spotless
for Senatorial sacrifice, and he has been uncere-
moniously and hopelessy shelved. we are forced to
expend our efforts and affections upon some less
worthy object. Our first impulses are for Butler.
mration for bold and thorough paced highway
man. and Dick Turpln ana Sixteen String Jack were
heroes In our youthful eyes. BY SO much the more
as David eclpses the above distinguished robbers in
energy and audaclty, by so much the more are we
for him for the Senate. WHAT he would steal in
Washington he would undoubtedly hide in Ne
braska and as his capacity In this line Is only
limited by the extent of the field he works in this
State wond rapidly increase in wealth alter the 4th
OF Marcn next
The New York herald., 1871-01-17
The Case of the Florida.

II has already been reported in these columns thar
after the trial OF the ot the Unitea States The
Steamer Florida, Judge Blatchford dismissed the
iibc on tile ground that there was no proof that the
vessel had been htted ont TO make war on Spain
The Judge has now ordered a decree To be entered
diScharglng the Florida from the custody OF Mar
shat sharpe. The Disrlct Attorney offered no Oppu-
stion. AS the vessel ie. by the entering OF this
decree taken out OF the custody OF the United States
authorities, II IS not PROBABLE that they VIII make.
any appeal against the conclusion arrival IT by the
learned Judge, though the owners MAY take such
steps they may be advised 10 regarding the
seizure aud detention Of the vessel.
The New York herald., 1871-01-17

Jr Plttshnrg, Pa, an coserprsiDg young woman
HnCceeued Tor three years IA passing herself OF at
respectable boarding house for man, vent through.
acgulpete course ~ stuaiesa a. commercial college
graduailnR with nonor and, ~ cap the climax cf
hei lngvlty, coured and promised 10 marry an esti
M@Dle young lady, a without exciting any slspl
cinn il regard 70 hes sex dDll some pufowarc cci
QeIt sApvsed tpt de. .rpiIOn.
The New York herald., 1871-01-17

thing Of us.n Rullofr showed intense emotion, aud
the officer was impressed with the feeling that he
was honest and truthful and injured man that
Mr.. Schutt had some difficulty in convincing HIM
otherwise, as the officer acknowledged. When the
admissions were made the oillcer expressed his
opinion of R1lion in these wOrds:-''I could carve
him into mInce meaf; he IS the basest wretch that
lives.N
RULLoFF PROPOSES TO DROWN HIMSELF
Leaving Cleveland with the prisoner, a strong
room was procured and Rulloff locked In il.
After the boat had passed out into the lake some
ten or twelve mles-lt not to land until arrival
at Builalo--Mr. Schutt visited Rullons room; Rul-
lof asked II he could not go with MI. schut to the
upper deck and have talk. Mr.. Schutt assented:
and sending Rnon ahead OF him, the two walked
up. They seated themselves beside the pilot house,
Schutt, In earnest words put the facts before him
You came into our family in poverty and
is,: ceved; in IN the end % You have s'' married % nv ny
sister: and your conduct has been such as
no mortal can account for, not even yourself was
the last one 10 believe you guilty OF murder. am
now entirely satisfied that you are guilty. What
you say for yo,ilselfy' This is the merest
line OF the conversation, which the entire history
OF Rullof's connection with the family was brought
out. RulioT had no answer except that he pro-
posed to Jump overheard. Nj. Schut replied that
that was perhaps the best way to conclude the mat
ter. lie added that he thought Rullotf too great
coward to do this, which proved TO be the TACT.
"NOW, sr,h said hf. Schutt II want you to go
down TO your room Immediately. You may hope 10
get away but you need give yourself no such COM
again locked In his room.
THE CAPTAIN OF THE STEAMER PROPOSES TO HANG
The captain OF the boat, who had overheard the
conversation, followed 10 the door OF the room,
Striking HIS lSt upon the coor and SAID in loud,
angry voice, THAT d---d wretch has murdered your
sister My friend, Ii 1t was my case would hang
MIN to the yard arm TIL he is dead The captain
concluded with soine oatis. The words were heard
In almost every part OF the boat the excltenenu
grew rapidly, and II is Almost certain that If Mr..
Schnu had given permission EuOn would nave been
hanged at the yard arm.
ARRIVAL AT HOME
~ Buiialo The captain aud liis men guarded Rui-
Ion While Mr.. Schutt obtained warrant rom the
police authorities Tue court beng IN session be
was constituted an officer, and formally took RuoT
into custody though lie had held him so lar
without authority. An officer was also assigned to
assist kuof was put on the train, aAd the officer
TOOK rom MS pocket pair OF handcuns winch had
been given TO alr. ScbGtt TO put upon Rulof's
handa Rulon objected; he made an ablect ana
pitcous appeal 10 Mr. Schutt but received reply
that deeeptlons enough had been practsed; that he
must go TO Ithaca without further chance OF escape
IHe Ifohs we're pnt upon nm. The passengers VINO
came on the boat were In this car. and assisted III
guarding tbe prisoner The tram arrived at Cayuga
The New York herald., 1871-01-17
MEETING OF THE BOARD oF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN YESTERDAY.

The Board Of Assistant Aldermen met at two
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, with the President, As
sistant Alderman Calvin, in the chair
MORE GAS LIGHT.
Ordinances were adopted directing that gas mains
should be laid and lamps lighted in the following
localities:-ln Eighty second street. from First
nue. TO the East river; lamps In front OF 81. Co
lumbla School building. 33l and 3S3 West TWENTY
iith street., ana III Forty eighth street, between
Fourth and Madison avenues.
BELGIAN rAyEMENTS
were ordered to be laid in rortleth street, from
Tenth avenue TO North river in Bayard street. from
the Bowery 10 Forsyth street. and In Thirteenth
street, rom Fifth 10 sixth avenue.
EXTRA SERVICES AND DEAD HORSES.
ihe Comptroller was authorized and directed 10
draw warrant for $500 in favor OF each of the
clerks ana employees o the respective Boards OF the
Common Council for extra services rendered to the
committees OF SAID Boards during the year 1870. and
warrant lor the sum oi $3.50 in favor Of Thomas
kah Tor the loss or q horse nj the foot OF Laight
Stree.,
The New York herald., 1871-01-17

The recent report OF the United states surveying
corps gives the extreme length of The great lakes
foIiows:Superior, :25 miles; Michigan 800; Huron,
300: Erie. 200; Ontario lSV,
The New York herald., 1871-01-17
Editorial Comments on the Nomn alton
General Blair.

From the 81. Louis Republican, Jan. 14.I
With regard TO General Blair ne was one OF the
chosen leaders OF the Democratic party In the
Presidential canvass which unluckiy resulted In the
election OF Grant and Cofax Originally demo-
crat he mas for years acted with no other political
organization. With truth 1t mag be said he never
was a radical. He abandoned the republican party
when 1t was at the zenith Of its power and his de-
lection instilled toward HIM great rancor into the
party he left The cry had been that no one
could be loyal without being q radcai-that demo-
crat could not In his heart be Union man.
Here was soldier who was one Of the earliest
In the field against rebelon-a gallant Union CON-
mander-who gave the lie TO this declaration, and
followed II up with an emphatic and unreserved
avowal that he was thence1orth that despised and
oolous tnln2. democrat. In 1866 Frank Blair
boldly made the fight In this State with Phelps,
Glover, Woodson and other leaders, against the
tyranncal registration law, going from point to
point and organizing the democracy. Courage and
manliness VIII tel and the people do not soon for.
get them There is. too personal magnetism about
Blair which is almost irresistible Some things has
he done and said which we do not ami cannot In.
dorse-and we presume there is no public man In
Missouri whose record is In every respect entirely
satisfactory TO majority of the people; but It will
not be denied that General Blair possesses talents
and qualifications that give HIM great influence,
and we believe his nomination VIII give general
satisfaction.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13
THE CLUB BALL AT GREENV1LLE.

The Junior had the pleasure of &C
cepting an invitation to attend the ball
given by the Greenville City Club in
their spacious Rooms, on Friday even
ING of last week. This Club is an or
,anization composed of the single and
married gentlemen of the city, and has
for its object, the promotion of social en-
Ijoyment, and the cultivation of good
feeling among its people. Of this Club
the afable and agreeable Frank. Coke,
is their President. The Committee of
Arrangements were Messrs. A. Issacs,
II. G. Coke, A. Blythe, c.. A. Carson, j.
A. Mcdaniel, Chas. A. Duffy, ], E..
Beattie, Sam1 Mauldin, Jos. Sullivan.
Messrs. VIM. Beattie, +. b. McBee, and
j. H. Marshall were the polite and at
tentive Floor Managers. Among the
Honorary Members present, we were
pleased to meet DIR. S. S. Marshall, H.
Beatie, Esq, and others.
Music was furnished by the string
band of the Messrs. Harrison and the
famous VIM. Spencer. which contributed
in no small degree to the pleasure of the
evening.
One of the chief attractions of the
evening was the excellent dancing by
Miss Chaplin, little girl from Sumter,
who was at Greenville, visiting relatives
and friends.
The dancing was kept up very pleas
antly until after twelve o'clock, when
the party retired.
The array of beauty and attractive
ness on this occasion was one of which
the "mountain city" might we'll be
proud, and the gentlemen of the Club
have reason to congratulate themselves
for the success Of the party. ....
The people of Greenville are much
elated with the prospective greatness of
the city, and look forward with pride
to the completion of the Air Line
Railroad. New stores are going up in
various portions of the city; the Court
House is being overhauled, and much
improved; new streets are being opened;
the new bridge across the river, which
adds so much to the city, has been
completed; the handsome and comnno-
d:ous new brick church which the
Methodists are building is in an ad-
vanced state of completion; various
new private residences are in process OF
construction, while many Of the old
dwellings are being remodeled and
made to look like new; the printing
Offices are prosperous, and a daily paper
is already talked of. The flourishing
institutions of learning, both male and
female, also add to the attractiveness Of
the place, while the hospitality and
kindness of the good people of Green
vile very much impress visitor.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

Mr.. y. w. ZACKERY.-We are in
debtcd to Mr.. A. w. Zackery of CASH
ier's Valley NC, for present of some
nice apples and chcsnuts. Mr.. Zackery
is we'll known to our people rs the raiser
of superior cabbage-seed, and he is now
his annual visit, for the purpose
of supplying his patrons of this and
other sections. His seed are of superior
quality and need only to be used to be
He tells US that a seeds
men Of Augusta, Ca, ordered bushel of
his cabbagc-sced short time since. This
is only one proof their popularity. BE
sure to patronize Zackery's cabbage
seed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

Thirty-five indictments have been
found for the recent Chinese massacre at
Los Angeles by the grand jury OF that
place. "
Matilda Heron, the actress, publishes q
card denying the report of the scene at
De Bars Opera House, in st. Louis, on
November 20.
Mrs. Joaquin Miller is about, to under
take the publication'of her poem.
Methodist churches were built in
America, last year, at the rate of four per
diem.
Horace Greeley says the best way to
raise beets is to take hold of the tops. and
pull. ..
Michigan is infested with large gang
of ofthieves, who steal horses andrun them
into the neutral ground Of Canada.
A woman's right woman says the only
decent thing about Adam was rib, that
went to make something better. =
The kentucky Legislature convened
Monday but failed to organize.
A resolution has been adopted In the
Senate calling for the Catacazy cores
pondence. .,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13
New Advertisements.

We direct attention to the1ollowing
new advertisements:
Stono FertiliZer-A NJ Aiken.
School Notice-Thos NJ Williamson.
Piano-Wm Knabe & Co.
Marshall House, \ Mays.
Commissioners Roads-R Jones.
Meeting County Comnissioners-R.
Jones.
Election Steward Poor House-R
Jones.
:;;Stolcn Horse-Thos Gordon.
Etiwan Fertilizers White, Smith &
White.
Illuminated Christmas Tree-McDon-
aid & Haddon.
The Stono Phospatc Go.
Guffin's Land-H S Cason, Sheriff.
Merriman's Land-H S Cason, Sheriff.
Marshall Mansion-H S Cason Sheriff.
TT Rilcy's Store-H S Cason, Sheriff
Decentralization & Waller.
Groccries-Toegar & Bequcst.
Santa Claus-Lee & Parker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13
The World-Renowned
HOWE SEWING MACHINE.

TENHEH Howe is the best sewing Machine
ever made. It has points of su-
periority over all others. In range OF
work tile machine cannot be equaled.
POINTS OF SUPERIORITY.
Simplicity and perfection of mechanism.
Durabiity-will last a lifetime.
Range of Work-Without Parallel.
Perfection of Stitch and Tension.
The most easy of operation.
Self-adjusting take up:
Adjustable Head. -.
Having been appointed Agent for the
above Sewing Machine for this County,
1t is now offered for sale on reasonable
terms. It is equal TO, if not superior to
any machine offered to the public. All
persons in want Of Machine will please
call and examine this before purchasing.
Respectfully,
Dec. i, 1871, 33-tf
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SOLUBLE
PACIFIC GUAKO

PRICE S45 DOLLARS CASH, WITH
USUAL ADVANCE FOR TIME.
NNXPERIENCE in the use of this
HA Guano for the past six years IN
thus State, for Cotton and Corn, has 80
far established its character for excel
lence rs to render comment unneccssa-
In accordance with the established
policy of the Company to furnish the
best Concentrated Fertilizer at the low
est cost to consumers, this Guano Is put
into market this season ut the above
reduced price, which the Company is
enabled to do by reason of its large To-
cilities and the reduced cost Of manu-
facture. --..
The supplies put into market this sea-
son are. as heretofore, prepared under
the personal superintendence of DR.. ST..
Julian Uavcnel, Chemist Of the Compa-
nv. at Charleston, s. e., hence, planters
NAV rest assured thatits QUALITY and
COMPOSITION is precisely the same
rs that heretofore sold. At the present
low price every acre planted can be fer
tilized with two hundred pound Guano
ut cost not exceeding the present value
of 30 pounds of cotton, while experience
has shown that under favorable condi-
tious of season and cultivation the crop
is increased by the application from
two to threefold the natural capacity OF
the soil. Hence, under no conditions
could its application fail to compensate
for the outlay. Apply to
- j. N. ROBSON,
Agent Pacific Guano Company,
No. GS Fast Bay and Nos. l and 2 Allan
tic Wharf, Charleston, S. c.
JNO. S. REESE & CO., Gen. Agents.
Nov. 20, 1871, 32-3m
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Lee g. Parker
are receiving.a larger stock of Christmas
Goods than they lrave ever offered to
the public, or there can be found outside
of the city. They can furnish almost
anything in the way of toys, wax dolls,
winking babies, air-guns, china sets,
mimic stoves, &C., &C. Also, desks,
portfolios-in fact almost anything
which would be suitable for a Christmas
present. Call and sec for yourselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

DlssoLUT1oN.--Sec notice of the dis
solution of eo-partnership of Messrs.
Aiken & Waller, Commission Mer-
chants of Greenwood, S. G. The busi-
ness will be continued by Mr.. Aiken,
who solicits a continuance of public
patronage. He is an experienced and
reliable business men and merits thepub-
favor.
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-%NN%.

ETIwAN FERTILIZERS. - Messrs.
White, Smith e. Co the agents at Alb
beville, offer to the public the we'll
known Etiwan Fertilizers, which are
all of the highest grade of soluble phos-
plate, and will be sold at reduced
prices. They have been thoroughly
tested and need no commendation to
those who have tried them. Read the
advertisements.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13
OBITU. ARIES.

/ MRS. FANNY BRANCH, wife Of
DR.. Isaac Branch, died at Abbeville G..
H., on the morning of the 2Sth of No
xember 1871, in the Goth year of her age.
For full half century Mrs. Branch
had witnessed good confession before
the world Of the truth and power of the
religion of Christ. In health she de-
lighted in services Of the sanctuary. In
her last sickness, protracted for twelve
months, she always exhibited such sea-
sons of social worship and Christian in
tercourse rs were vouchsafed unto her.
Throughout her long and painful ILL
ness there was no exhibition Of an in
subordinate spirit, although to some ex-
tent convinced from the first, that her
disease would terminate fatally, yet she
seemed to- indulge no misgiving as to
her spiritual safety. Having committed
the salvation of her soul into the hands
of Jesus Christ, she rested calmly in the
assured conviction, that he was fully
able to redeem all his promises. to save
unto the uttermost all that come unto
God through him; thus she found joy
and peace and salvation IN DEL1Ev1SG.
Towards the close of her earthly pill
grimagc she lost the memory of even
her dearest friends, she knew them not
even when their names were mentioned
to her, but there was one name which
still arrested her attention, one friend
whom she still rcmembercd-it was the
name of Jesus, the friend that stickcth
closer than brother.
This is the third time within the last
sixteen months that death has claimed
from this family victim a son-in-law
in the vigor of manhood, a daughter in
the bloom of early womanhood, and now
the mother in her maturity of Christian
experience
"Oh, death, where is thy sting ? O
grave where is thy victory? The sting
of death is sin, and the strength of sin
is the law, But thanks be to God, which
giveth US the victory through our Lord
Jesus Christ" They are not dead-only
gone before. The time of their departure
had arrived, and at the bidding of Jesus
they launched out into the ocean of
eternity, yet at the same time, with
Jesus at the helm, they reached the
heaven of eternal rest. IA little while''
and we too shall make safe passage from
earth to hcaven-
And is it so? "a little while,
And then the life undying,
The light of Gods unclouded smile,
The singing for the signing.
"a little while Oh! glorious now,
Sweet solace of our SORROW;
And then forever with the Lord;
The everlasting morrow"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

TRoEGER & BEQUEsT.-These gentle
men have lately purchased the Stock of
Mr.. L. Edwards, and are making to it
large additions. They have now a
choice selection of the best goods in
their line, which they will sell low.
They are active and deserving young
men and desire the public patronage.
We commend them to the favor of our
friends. Give them cali.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

The earnings of the Central Pacific
Rail road for 1871 will amount to $l6 600, :
900. apd their expenses are estimated at
$S,000,000.
Ninety nine Republicans, twenty
three Democrats, five Reformers, and
one Independent, will compose the Leg
islaturc OF New York. ...
Tile intervention story regarding the
interference by the United States and
Great Britain in Cubau affairs has been
denied.
There are eight lady students in rcgu-
lar attendance at the Medical Depart
nlcnt of the Iowa State University.
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CONSIGNEES.

The following named persons have
freight in the Depot:
Bradley & Jay, J r CALDWELL J S Ca
son, Christian & Wilson, L G Chuckles,
] A Edwards, J G Haskell, ] ] Johnson,
Lee & Parker, Link & N, F Lomax, ]
Lee, J c Mason, Moore & Co. B Rhett,
L II Russell, w Robertson, e W
South, Smith & co, G Turner, C Wright.
No goods delivered until freight is
paid. =
J. W. MARSHALIl,.
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SANTA CLAUS proposes to exhibit an
illuminated Christmas Tree" with
fireworks and other amusemsnts on the
"2d and 25th inst, at Mcdonald &
Haddon's new store. They invite all
their friends to seeitl,e.grand display.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-12-13

MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE IN
CI1ARLEsToN.-Charleston is fast becom-
ing manufacturing as well as COM
mcrcial city. The largest manufactory
of doors, sashes, blinds, &C., in the
Southern States is. that of Mr.. p. p.
ToALE, OH Horlbeck's Wharf in that
city, sales rooms at No. 20 Hayne street.
Mr.. ToALE's advertisement appears i'll
another column. tt