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nn= The Rev. R. N..Pratt has
been on collecting tour in behalf
of the Baptist church, now in the
course of erection here, and has
been very successful. The enter
prise is one which appeals to the
support of all denominations, and
we trust will receive their liberal
aid.
TIE TAXES. - The Treasurer is
now busily engaged at Abbeville n
the work of collection. The time
expires to-day, and yet we learn
that some four thousand persons
have yet failed to pay their taxes.
The time will certainly be extend.
ed. A bill to that effect is now
pending.
TELEGRAPH AT GREENWOOD
learn that a telegraph office is very
much needed in this thriving
town, and that the increased ano
increasing business fully justify its
erection. We are sure that II
would pay and that should settle
the question.
Mr.. JOHN WILSON, an esteemed
citizen of the Little Mountain
neichborbood, died Of Pneumonia:
on Friday last. lie was in the
prime of life but had been in feeble
hoalth for some time. He was a
man of sterling qualities both o1
mind and heart, and leaves many
friends to mourn his loss.
sa7 The Conservative members
of the Legislature have addressed
a letter to the Executive Commit
tee recommending that the Tax
PAYERS Convention be not held.
gsa We had the pleasure OF
meeting in our town few days
since, that Jealous and popular
minister of the Baptist Church, the
Rev. w. B. Jones of Greenwood.
re- His Exccl|ency Governo
Moses is delivering a course OF Lee
lures in Columbia on the subject
Iof Religion.
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The Dissolution of Parliament

The new English Parliament has
been called to meet on the 9Th March,
allowing less than six weeks..fo the
election. Tho late Parliament met
December 10, 1858, and has hence
been a little over FIVE years in exist
cnce. A dissolution occurs either by
tho act of the sovereign-which has
been tho invariable rule during the
present century-or by tho lapse OF
time for ayhich the members are: cho-
sen, namely, seven years. The old
custom of dissolution on the death
of sovereign no longer exists. The
only members of tho House Of Lords
affected by the dissolution are the
Scottish peers sixteen in number
who are elected for each Parliament.
The House, of Commons, whose mem
bers are now sent to the people with
a>host of competitors. numbers 6o2'
distributed as follows: For England
and Wales, 4a9; for Scotland, 60; for
Ireland, 103. No member can be
elected under twcnty-one years OF
age, and no foreigner, revenue officer
or person convicted of treason or
felony is eligible 10 scat.
Both parties seem sanguine of sue
cess-the Conservatives with Dlsraell
at their head, from hopes based upon
Gladstone losing majorilics in Parlia-
mcnt, and defeats in recent elections
the Liberals from an aroused enthnsi-
asm which they anticipate in behalf
Of their great party leader
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A PLACE WHERE AMERICANS ARE
Nor.-Joaquin Miller relates that,
not long ago, being in Geneva, he
found the town too full of his coun-
trymen, and to relieve himself OF
their presence he drove to the near
est boat and went on board. Soon
the clerk came up and asked him
where he would be pleased to 60.
The poet replied: "Monsieur, take
me to some place where there are
no Americans" The clerk looked
at him for a moment, then hope
lessly up and down the larke, and
away across towards Mont Blame.
and at last shook his head. Snd-
denly a new idea seemed to strike
him, and he lifted his eyes toward:
heaven!
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AN EVENING WITH THE PASSIONS.

AN EVENING WITH THE PASSIONS
j. Prescott Eldridge, Of New York,
known as "The Prince Delineator
of the Passions" who has during
the past ten years or more appear
ed before hundreds Of audiences in
the United States, will present his
peculiar Entertainment known as a
Melpomonic Carnival, etc., at
Knox's Hall on Saturday, Februa-
ry 7th. The programme he will
offer will embrace Dramatic Imita-
tions, Character Representations,
Classic Recitals, etc., together with
d portrayal Of "The Passions,' oc-
cupying the first hour of the even
ing, after which will be presented
an hour of Mirth, Wit and Humor,
entitled "The Momusonian Ban
quet," in which will be introduced
a number OF original novelties of
an intensely humorous nature, thus
in an Evenings Entertainmentpre-
scnting so varied a programme of
amusement as to invite smiles and
tears from all, pleasing the most
fastidious taste, the cultivated and
refined, as well as the untutorcd
mind. From a perusal Of "The
Programme' designating the vari-
Gus features of the Entertainment,
as we'll as from noting the very
strong Endorsements Mr.. Eldridge
has received from eminent critics,
az we'll as the Press, we are salts
fed that the entertainment will
prove one of the most interesting
and pleasing amusements Of the
season, and we strongly recon-
mend our readers to not allow it to
pass by without their attendance.
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LEG1sLAT1vE.-The proceedings
of the Legislature during the past
week have not been very important.
There has been much discussion
upon pending printing bills and a
laudable disposition manifested to
reduce expenses.
A bill to regulate the sale OF
spurious liquors has past a third
reading in the Senate.
The bill to extend the time for
the payment Of taxes is on its pas
sage.
The bill authorizing an addition
al tax Of 2 mills for Abbeville
County has passed the House.
In the Senate q bill for the better
protection of landlords renting land
has paesed its third reading.
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n@T TIE EMPORIUM REVIVED
By reference to the advertisement
Of Mr. James A. Bowie, it will be
seen that he will keep full stock K
of Millinery and Fancy Dry Goods
at the late well-known stand of the
Emporium of Fashion. Mr.. B.
has large experience in his line,
and will be found to be fully up t.
its requirements. To our lady read
ers who desire something elegant
in quality, either in millinery Or
dress goods, could not better con-
suit their tastes and interests than
by calling on Mr.. Bowie.
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Citation for Letters of Administration.
The State Of South Carolina.
ABBEVELLE COUNTY.
d. ~ wv nuEEIN Eon prOhste
" ~ = =
.Iudye.

Judge. -.
WHEREAS, Lewis D. Bowie, Esa.,.
made suit to me, to grant him
Letters of Administration of the Estate
and effects of Susan Hilborn, iSte
of AbbeviIle County, deceased.
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite
and admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said Susan
Hilburn, decd, that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the Court of Probate
to he held at Abbeville Court Houses
South Carolina, on 18th March next,
after publication hereof, at ii o'clock, in
the forenoon, to shew cause, If any they
have, why the said administrators
should not be granted. ~
Given under my hand and seal, this
third day of February, in.the year'of
T0our Lord one thousand eighthia
5and seventy-four, and in the nipet5ss
1eighth year of American 1ndepsnrsl
Idence.
Published OIL the. .4th, 1lth, 18th, 18th
day of February, aud on the 4th and
llth of March, 1874, in the A66ertlIe
Press and Banner, and for six weeks on
the Court House door.
]. P. a. G..
Feb. 4, 1874, 43A6t*
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New Advertisements.

The following is a list of new
advertisements:
Card-Jas A Bowie, Clerk.
Attorney at Law W Boyd;
Notice to Creditors-J L.MAler.
Notice.to Road Overseers-T:: A
Jefferson.
Citations-W G Gufin. /,
ischarge-J G. 'Wosmaf-
sky.
Liberal Terms-Wilcox, Gibbs
& Co.
Rowel's advertisements.
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CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK. - Hon.
Judge Bryan, of the United States
District Court, has confirmed the ac.
tion of the committee of creditors OF
the Citizens Savings Bank Of South
Carolina, held on the 14th of January
and Dr.. John Fisher is the trustee
A meeting of the committee is calico
for on the 11th of February
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LEGAL NoTICE.-In another col

LEGAL NoTIcE.-In another col
umn appears the professional card
of our young friend, J. Wash
Boyd, Esq, who has opened a law
office here for the practice Of his
profession. Mr.. B. was admitted
at the late Term Of our Court, and
made his debut in several excellent
speeches. He is a young man of
fine talents, and promises to he an
ornament to his profession. Sue
cess attend him.
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M- Our friend, Mr.. John A.
Wier, the genial host Of "Wier's
HOTEL" will accept our thanks for
a fine specimen of the North Caro-
lima drum-head cabbage. He has
169 more Of the same sort, which
ne will dispose of at s cents per
pound,
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SK1LLFUL HANDIcRAFT.-We had
the pleasure of seeing at the Post
Office a few days since, beautiful
picture frame carved with pom
knife and nicely fitted together, by
Mr.. Thos. A. Sullivan of the Audi
tors office. 1t is a fne specimen OF
skillful mechanism.
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MILD W1NTER.-The weather has
been so mild at the North, that ice
dealers are predicting an ice famine
next Summer. The ice has been so
thin that there has been but little
skating.
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WEArHER.-Monday was wet and
disagreeable, with promise of
snow, but on yesterday the sun
came out, and the weather is now
bright and genial.
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ea- The muddy weather of the
past few days, has caused us to ap-
prcciate that movement Of the cn-
terprise of the Town Council-the
new plank walk to the Depot.
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Cold SAUCE. Four tablespoons
Of sugar; two Of butter. When
these have been rubbed uutil very
white and smooth, adj! the beaten
white of an egg. Flavor it and
mold it into some pretty shape.
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Hsa Onr Young friend. Master

pa+ Our young friend, Master
James S. Perrin, returns to-day to
the Military Academy at York
Vile. During the past year he
stood at the head of his class, and
we feel assured will do as we'll in
the future. lie is a worthy son Of
Abbeville.
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.E@A Senator Hollinshead and
Representative Ellison availcd
themselves Of recess in the Leyis-
lature to pay a flying visit to Abbc-
Vile, on Saturday last.
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FINAL DISCHARGE.

AJOTICE is hereby given that Mrs.
~ Ann r.. Partlow, Administra-
trix of the Estate of JOHN PART
LOW, deceased, has applied to
Charles w. Guffin, Judge of Probate, in
and for the County of Abbeville, for a
final discharge as Administrative.
1t is Ordered, that the tenth day
day of March, A. D. 1874, be fixed
for hearing of Petition, and a final set
tlement of said Estate.
j. G. WOSMANSKY,
Clerk Court Probate, Abbeville County.
Feb. 4, 1874, 43-tf
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! <
In the Court of Common Please, JAM
ualy Term, 1874.
TO Lewis D. Bowie, Esquire, Clerk Of
the Court of Common Please, OF sa1d;
County. =
WOU are hereby authorized and coma
IA manded to issue writ of Vcnire
Facias, for thirty-siX petit juries, to att
tend q special Session of the Court 1f.
Common Please, to be held at Abbeyille'
Court House, for the County OF Abse-
vile, III said State, on the second Mef,'
day of April, in the year OF our Lore
one thousap i eight hundred and seven.
ty-fcur. And also, a second wrlt OF
Venire Eacas, for thirty-siN petit Jufort 7
to attend and serve at the place alorcs
said. on the third Monday Of April, afore-
sa.,d for the term of one week. -.
The Clerk of the Court shall at least
fifteen days before said special session or
Court of two weeks as aforesaid, cause
the time and place for holding the same
to be notified for at least two weeks sue
cessively, in one or more OF the news
papers published in the town OF Abhe-
Vile. ~ n , -
session of the Court of Common Please,
be held as aforesaid, for two weeks. as
aforesaid, beginning on the second Mon
day of April, as aforesaid, and contin-'
uing for lwo weeks from said day inclu|
sive, if such time be required ffor the
dispatch of business. ~"
T. H. COOKE,
January 90, 1874, 42-7t
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LIBERAL TERMS!

;. Z are offering our Guanos for this
" season on the following liberal
terms:
PHENIX. GUANO, Per Ton of 1000
lbs, $3.50.
WILCOX, GIBBS e. CO.'S MANIPU-
LATED GUANO, Per Ton of
1900 lbs, $1,000.
ISL 90 per ton drayage to be added.) On
credit until 1st November, 1874, with
Option of paying in MiddHng Cotton,
delivered ut 6uyer's nearest depot,
at 15c. per ID.
A discount of $1,000 per ton will be
allowed for Cash.
Our Agents throughout the State will
sell at same prices and on same terms as
ourselves.
Hand in your orders to nearest Agent,
at once.
Wilcox, Gibbs & Co.
Charleston S. G..
Feb. 4, 1874 43-6m
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The Palmetto immigration Agency

A reporter of the New York Sun,
aztec visiting the headquarters of tho
Rev. Tilman r. Gainess agency in
New York, states various objections
to it's management on the score of
expense. he says:
"Thc especially weak point in the
enterprise WAS set forth in Article LII
of the printed circular thus:
The agency will require persons
ordering immigrants to pay fifteen
dollars for each adult and ten dollars
for each child between the ages of
four and fourteen, to defray the ex.
penses of transportation and board
from New York to any railroad town
or station in the State, and also a fee
of five dollars for each person of over
four years old, onc-half of which the
employer will pay, and the other half
will he charged to the immigrant.
The person ordering must, therefore,
forward twenty dollars for each immi-
grant over fourteen, and fifteen dol
lars for each child between the ages
of four and fourteen, charging the
one $3.50 and the other $l2 SO, him
self paying So so, (half the fee for
each.") =.
1t will be seen by this that should a
man and wife with, say three chill
dren between four and fourteen, avail
themselves Of the liberal offer of the
agency they will be indebted TO their
employer or employees in the sum OF
S72.50 for travelling expenses. The
manner in which this debt is 10 be
betrayed is given under the headings
of "Gcneral Remarks" "The agen-
cy makes contracts with common 10,
borers at S12 for men and So for wo'
men per month" Assuming that
house room is included, the laborcr
and his wife will have $50 month
to support three children, clothe them,
selves, meet all minor expenses, and
pay debt of s72 $50; suppoSing by
extreme frugslity they save 81 a
month they can crnsel the debt in a
lit4le over one year, and then, if they
so elect, enjoy $50 u month for the
residue of their natural lives. lu
orher wo.ds, they
MORTGAGE THEIR LABOR
for twelve months for the purpose of
paying their fare to South Carolina,
a thing which can be done through
the instrumentality Of the commits
sioncrs of immigration for SO for
euch adult and IS for each child-335
for the whole family with guarantee
of very much better wages ut their
journeys end. If therefore, sn adult
can be forwarded to any part of South
Caeo,ina for $40, and Mr.. Gaines re-
ceives $50, what becomes of the extra
s1O?"
Mr.. Gaines says he has sent out
about $50 persons in families in the
past three weeks. He has orders for
about 200 moro, and expects to dis
patch $1,000 within tho next two
months. IF Mr.. Gaines realizes $40
upon each adult, he will make o good
thing out of it, and in advancing his
own interests do no small injury to
tho cause.
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Citation for Letters. Of Admins istFation.
The State of South Carolina.

ABBETILLE COUNTY.
BY CHAS. w. GUFFIN, ESQ, Pro-
bate Judge. "a s,sta
NXTHEREAS, A. r.. ELLIS
wv made suit to me to grant him
letters of Administration Of the Estate
and Effects Of Celestia Ellis, late Of ABB
beville County, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
Creditors of the said Celestia Ellis, de-
ceased, that they be and appear, before
me, in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Abbeville G. H, s. c., on EebypaIX
10th next, afteripublication hereoft atd&l
O'Clock in the forenoon, to sheW:c aus, III;
any they have, why the saids Adninis-A
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this
third day Of February, in $ ZIP
year of orr Lord one thousar,d eight
hundred and seventy-three and In the
ninety-eighth year Of American, In s
dependence. ~ II 4 !. :
Published on the 4th and 1lth day OF
February, 1874; in the 1d6eviAe Press
and Banner.
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Wednesday, February 4, 1874

TERMs.-Two Dollars a year, in az
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty 0eN'S'
at the end of the year: a,,rtor
No subscriptions taken tor q siioi'sA
time than six months. o,orrod
Transient advertisements are on oh
for at the rate OF ONE DoLLAh tei EIrHx
GsSTs % for each subsequent insertion.
zen I;harsi - s deduction from the above
tas a ioe io made to- personsadvertisjng by
the quarter or by the year. Ia tr;h,,tos
asst Al s4s Sstsa5E snaEged sd'sss for At att the usual
rates aAsdSertising:
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JOB PRESS.

We are now provided with an excel ,t af
lent Job Press, and hne assorthlene W
Type and are r5era Peepareo are respectfully 81
solicited. -
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CHAS. w. GUFFIN, Yyn
Judge of Probase n
Feb. 4, 1874, AZ, 2L* z - :. go
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The Joseph Dixon Crucible Co.:
Rsnfo.s
, 1874-06-10

The Chairman explained that the latter
proposal was not recommendable, as It IS
an old custom to have these $500, and
they are necessary, as there will always be
some expenses the Administration can not
~foresee, and this money must be there in
case OF an emergency. When the amount
estimated for particular building operations
is small, the unforeseen expenses must
be larger, if there is to be no short
coming.
The President acceded to several of the
Committees Amendments, which were
adopted by the Council with one excep-
ton, Their amendment to carr. out the
item Unforeseen Expenses with 5000
instead Of $500 was adopted with all the
votes against 2.
The whole Money Bill was unanimous
ly adopted with 10 votes.
The Council then proceeded to the rec
LITIGATION Of the Budget.
The amendment put by the Committee
about the available portion of the subsidy
from the Mother Country, about $23, 600,
as we'll as the interest thereon, did not
come to the vote, as His EXcellencY
agreed to strike out the amounts from the
Budget, where they had been posted to
meet the deficiency.
The reotiGcation of the Budget embrace
ed the erasure of $1,000 in the amount of
salary to the Treasurer and the addition of
$500 under the pension item for the pen
sion allowed Mr.. Testmann.
The notifications together with those
changes occasioned by the Money Bills,
altered the totals of the Budget as follows:
The Revenue from $I74,688 to $l49,955,
the Expenditure from $l75,854 to $I74,-
$40, leaving a deficit Of 1914, 1856.
Regarding the proposals of the Commit
tee about Reduction in the Military Elk
penses, etc the Chairman ruled that they
should be the subject of distinct discus
sions, and promised to confer with the
Committee on the best way of bringing
them before the Council.
The President communicated the tenders
received for the supply Of Corn Meal for
Bureau. Mr.. j. A. HIPS tender for
$24,5O c. per puucheon being the lowest,
was accepted.
, 1874-06-10
$se~ezas .,
CHRTSTIANSTED, ST. CROIX,
EDNESDA 10TH JUNE 1874.

His Excellency GOVERNOR GARDE ar
rived from st. Thomas on Monday morning
in the Schooner Vigilant. According to
announcement in last Saturday s paper,
His Excellency held a meeting of Estate
Owners and others interested in the ques-
ton of the erection of Central Factories.
The meeting was numerously attended and
the question was as well handled as could
be, and we doubt whether Castle Bourke has
ever been the scene of a more interesting
meeting before. We hope to be able very
soon to give the Official Report of the Meet
ing. A synopsis prepared for this issue
has been crowded out.
His Excellenoy leaves to-day for St. Thomas.
The second discussion of the Budget
with remaining Money Bill for Building
and other Uncertain Expenses was con-
tinued in the Meeting of the Colonial
Council on Monday last. The Building
Committee had rendered it's Report. The
Speaker of the Committee, MIR. Hanson,
in introducing the Report referred to the
different items of building repairs propos-
ed by the Inspector, to which the Com
mittee could not agree. The total amount
of reductions in that respect recommended
by them was about $3.50. Among the
items proposed to be reduced was the
amount of $500 allowed for Uncertain
Building Operations in lieu of which
5000 were recommended,