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The Moon.?An interesting paper on the appearances of the surface of the Moon was read before the Convention of Geologists and Naturalists, now in session at N. York, on thursday last, by the author, James 1). Dana. Ksq. The following, from the Tribune, gives u~* uiu Miusiiiiici; oi 11: "The surface of the Moon lias been minutely studied, in a physical point of view, and already many interesting geological discoveries have been made. 109a lunar lights have been measured by Beer and Madler. [Drawings of several ot these mountains were exhibited by Mr. Dana.] One important subject in regard to the Moon yet remains unexplained?viz: the immense magnitude of its craters. On<? of them has been ascertained to be 150 or 200 miles in diameter, and 25,000 feet deep. The crater Bailey is 149 1-8 statute miles in 1 diameter. It was stated in the report that two-thirds of all the lunar hemisphere in view?com posing its Southern quarter?are covered with v dcantc mountains. The names, heights, depths and peculiarities of the various craters ami im>un:uins of the Moon were particularized in the paper of Mr. Dana, and numerous drawings? t plans of these elevations and the , f ! I 1M- ! - - - ? ? I uisiue oj i neir craiers?were xnowii. The walls of the craters are frequently so regular as to appear almost artificial. One very singular circumstance observable in tht-m is, that the sides appear more illuminated, more brilliant, than ,u? 1 t.m; i/unuiiM. nittj n?Jli mis UlS tic- I counted for by the existence of a nebulous light., apparently in the lower portion? [We are not sure that we caught the exact idea of the speaker. If not, will he please correct us?] " The absencc of water in the M nnn. and t.Vir* nrmr?lr??l vnlr>nn<ipc elsewhere observed, were then treated off; after which were taken up the subject of the geology oi* the volcanic regions, and the distribution of land and water on our tflobe, as compared with the Moon. In the ocean, all the isl... ands, except the corais, are of an igneous formation. " When Mr. Dana closed, Professor tSilliinau inquired how Mr. D. would account for the volcanic action of the Moon without the agency of water to produce the vapors always accornpaning a volcano ? To which Mr. I >ana replied that it was not absolutely decided that there is no water in the Moon, but that none had yet been perceived. Before he had time to answer i'rol. Silliman's special interrogation, the Presi ot-m, ur. Jackson. remarked that the presence of chlorine in the Moon was not improbable?as this substance had been lound in ihe meteoric stones?and might not this be the c.'iuse of vapors of lunar volcanoes? Sulphur has also been lound in meteorites." The Earthquake, which was mentioned last week, w is felt in nearly all parts ot Massachusetts fVnm Uf o n*r un/monto 4A Vlli ?? IIIVU IHIJ (iVVUUIAlO 11U. V U reached us since the occurrence ; and the shock was quite severe at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in all the towns on the Merrimac. A letter from South Gardiner represents it as having been distinctly felt in that place, and this was also the case at Athol and South Orange. The earthquake does not appear to have been noticed in Rhode Island, but we learn from the Hartford (Ct.) Courant that the shock was sensibly felt in that city.?National Intelligencer. Erskinb College.?We have received " i he Annual Catalogue of the Officers, and Students ofErs^ Kine Uollega, sessions of 1846." The- College is situated at Due "West Corner, Abbeville District, S. C., and seems to be in a a flourishing condition. It is under the control of the Associate Reformed Church. The College is located in a very healthy section of coun-? try, and the expenses are put down, we observe, at a very low rate. We wish the institution the most ample prosperity. ' . Charlotte, Mecklenburg Jeffersonian. r ERSIUNE COLLEGE. , A College late in our district rose, s 'Mid Due West's silencc and repose! It lies from Court House N. by West ; On road to Greenville?far the best; Its distance if 'tis measured well; Four leagues nor more will not excell: 1 J , It stands amid the forest growth, Sure index of its early youth; J Its glit'ring summit tops the trees s And first of heights Aurora sees. 1 Its name?but need 1 tell ?? J The reader of the Banner knows full { I well; i Its poets have proclaimed it lnnrr 1 A o In strains of sweet elegiac song. The muse and Erskine are dear Trends Castalia there her waters sends ; I would that they would not impart Their aid to cupid's loving art;? Let Lucian in his silence stay And rhfisn Invn's visions fnr nwaw ? 1 . -""jr. Nor let him more his grief proclaim Associate with Erskine's name? Not Erskine of the English bar, Nor Scotia's Erskines known afar, Hut Erskine of the "sunny South," { Named from divines of Scotish worth? > Nor does it ill their name assume e If from its "jewels" we presume ; j 'IMinimh four irpl rrliltor in ihn cl/w ! - ~"J> Those few forbiil its name to die. Columbia's rival, it is not; Twin sisters in the battle hot, I They fight against the reign of Night And both rejoice at darkness's flight. The one to nations far away Tells th' homage we to learning pay, And while the State thus makes it grow Is barrier 'ffainst Cimmeria's flow. I ? I The other is more Southern-like? < Proclaims the strength of pers'nal might, \ And tells to those who will give ear, * That learning has no cause to fear. | It bids the poor one come and sip, And press the cup close lo his lip? ( What tho' the stream is not so deep! It flows from fountains no less sweet. , Its corner-stone was laid with prayer, ' The. Bible is foundation there ! j And sooner should its summit fall, j Than friends remove this 11 All in All." * Little River, Sept. 7th. { - a < Literature.?The Philadelphia correspondent of the Charleston Evening News says that Washington Irving, who will soon return home, will immediately put to press his History of Mohammed, the materials of which he has collected during his residence in Spain j from the Moorish manuscripts and le- , gends. Prescott has ready his Con- , qurst of Peru, which will be followed i by a life of Philip the Second Mr. I li uicroH Miis coinnh'ted the fourth vo hi me of his History of the U. States, i which will soon appear. Jared Sparks is engaged in writing a History of the American Revolution. The Hon. Jno. P Kennedy, remarks the correspon- * dent of the News, "who so gracefully combines the qualities of the statesman , and the man of letters, has, since he left , Congress, been engaged upon a Life of < Wirt." Some Difference.?The first regular mail in this country commenced its journey from .\ew York ' on New Year's day, in 1673, by a sworn messenger, and * sealed ! bag," once a in >nth, to and from Boston, Hartford, Connecticut, and places along the road." Now, we transmit intelligence in less than a second. Little Kindness.?Small acts of kindness!?how pleasant and desirable do they make life. Every dark object is made light by them, and everv tear of snrrnw i? hmcK. ed away. When the heart is sad \ and despondency sits at the en- i trance of the soul, a trifling kind- I ness drives despair away, and ' makes the path oi lile cheerful and pleasant. Who will refuse a kind act? It costs the giver nothing, < uul is mvaiuaoie to the sad anil sorrowing. It raises from misery and degradation, and throws a- , round the soul those hallowed joys that were lost in Paradise. A man went home the other evening, and found a new and somewhat oriental attachment on his wife's piano. It was put on by the sheriff. H3?The friends of EZEKIEL] rRIBLE announce htm as a candidate br th?? office of Tax Collector at the ensuing election. Bacon for Sale. 2600 Lbs. Prime BACON, for sale at sept 16 29 tf IN J DAVIS'S. H. L. J EFFERS, Commission Merchant a ml General Agent, HAMBURG, S. C. rs> always to be found at his post, ready to ievote liis en'ire personal attention to the | iinroi ou i J.U1M, KLUU R, BACON,&c. Buying GoodsJor Planters Merchants, RECEIVING AND FORWARDING 300DS, Free of Dravnjre, STORING OR SHIPPING COTTON, &e, &c. Having been actively engaged in busis less in this place for fifteen years, with ivc years experience in the above branches, he slill offers his services to his friends ind the public, and flattrrs himself, that >y energy and close attention to the prises of articles, either for sale or purchase, )oth in this and the Augusta markets, he :an be useful to all those who tnay favor lim with their custom. His charges shall ie moderate in all cases. He tenders hi* hanks for past favors, and respectfully solicits a renewal of the same. sept 16 29 6t WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION BUSINESS, HAMBURG, S. C. i iip suDscnocrs Having formed a partnership in the WAREHOUSE and COMMISSION BUSINESS, which they inend to continue at the old stand recently )ccupii-d bv Walker & Pearson, respectullv offer their services to the public geneally. They will Store, Ship, and Sell, Dot ton, Bacon, Flour, and other Produce ; Eieceiv? and Forward Merchandise, Pur;hase Goods to order, &c. Their charges will be regulated by those >1 the market; and liberal advances will >e made on produce consigned to thern when required. From the many advantages of their location, well known as the ? WATER PROOF WARRHOT1SR " nrwl from II... ong experience of Mr. Walker, who will Tive his personal attention to the sale of Cotton, &(., they trust, by st.riet attention 0 all business entrusted to their care, to iierit a share of public patronage, and to ;ive general satisfaction. WALKER & BRADFORD. i. WALKER. J S. M. BRADFORD. On retiring from the Commission Business, I avail myself of the present oppor.unity to offer, on the part of Walker & Pearson, our sincere thanks to our patrons for that liberal support with which they lave favored us; and, at the same time, to solicit a continuance of the same for Walker and Bradford, whom it affords me 1 pleasure to recommend to ih?> confidence >f my friends and the public generally. sept it) 4t 1. J FHiARSON. Strayed or Stolen, From the subscriber on Sale Day, the 7th instant, a jffi dark sorrel HORSE, about 16 hands high. No particular marks upon tim recollected. H?* is thick set, and when lost was unshod ; is about 17 or 18 /?-ars old. Any information of him will thankfully received. 1 reside 8 miles rotn tin; Court House, near Fairs Bridge. IiOBT. CRAWFORD. sept 16 29 8t To I he People of Abbeville. The subscriber respectfully solicits all per sous ind -hied to the Sheriffs Office for COST, Plaintiffs or Defendant's,are earnestly requested to come forward and settlp, is this is my last year in office, I shall be lompelled to have all cost din* me in the >ffice settled. You will find myself or Mr raggrart always in attendance April 15 7 tf J. RAMEY. IMPORTANT SALE! Will be sold, on the 11th NOVEMBER VEXT, at the late residence of Joshua V/f annhnni t li/? t por* T A 1VTI"\ ...i. : _ i_ ni? nuwt ui unnu uu WfllUU 10 lately resided, situate about thirteen niles westward of the village of Abbeville, containing One Thousand Four Hundred ?nd Thirty Acres, more or less. The jlaee is in u good state of improvement, having on it a good Dwelling HOUSE, BIN HOUSE and SCREW,THRASHING HOUSE and THRASHER, a new MILL HOUSE and MILL, and all necessary out buildings; three hundred acres of freshly cleared land. ALSO, Will be sold at the same time and place, about five thousand bushels of CORN, a quantity of FODDER, about four hundred bushels of WHEAT, about one thousand L... ? I I- rv rttOi * uubiicis oi cf/\ i o, una nooui miy bushels of RYE; HORSES ami MULES, CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS, HOUSEHOLD nnd KITCHEN FUTNITURE, PLANTATION TOOLS, and many other articles. The land will be sold on a credit of one and two and three years, and the personal property on a credit of one year, the whole to bear interest from date. JAMES MEACHUM, Ex'or of Joshua Meachum. August 26, 1846 26 lit Bacon for Sale. 3,000 Lba. prime Country BACON just received and for sole by T. P. MOSELY. Abbeville C. H. Aug 12 34tf Attention McDuflie l{. Guards! ? The McDuffie Rifle Guards Q will parade at their usual j2; place of Rendezvous, (the Kg Dead Fall) on Saturday the M 26th inst, armed and equipdRjC | ped according to law. tf/S | There will bo an Election f| j 1 held at the same time and n I " place to fill the vacancy oc^ k casionnd by the resignation of Ug| Lieut Hodges. Punctual attendance is re quired, as there will be important business transacted. By order of Capt. Marshall : J N COCHRAN. O. 8. sept 16 29 2t Citation. Whereas, II. Stevenson has applied to me to rant him Letters of Administration on the Estate of James Jordan, deceased: These arc therefore 10 cite the kindred and creditors of the deceased to appear before me in tho Court of Ordinary on the 4th Monday in September (inst.) to show cause why said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and seal, this 10th September, 1846. Ahh??villf? Slmrifl* SJnlov OCTOBER. By virtue of sundry Writs of Fieri Facias, to me directed, will be sold, at Abbeville Court House, on the first Monday i:; October next, the following property :?289 Acres of Land, more or less, bounded by Joseph Phiipot and others, levied on as the property of Daniel English ads B Y Martin, adm'r. 1 House and Lot in Greenwood, con v . 2 x&ui' rf Iiaun; til lt v I' u Ull ns the property of W C Cason ads E R Culiionn. 1 Negro woman, Suckcy, levied on as the property of Jehu Mouchat ads Na~ than Drown. 1 levied on as the property of Wm VV Youncrblood ads Wliitlock, SSuK livari &. Wall?T. 1 House and Lot in Greenwood, bounded by Jaa H Gik-s and others, levied Oil as* ' Ilu? r?rr?rw?rtt> nf VVm T oiimu nilj Whitlock, Sullivan & Waller, and others. 114 Acres of Land, more or less, bounded by Dr Agnew, Jamrs Lindsey and others, levied on as "ilie properly of Joseph Sharp ads Lindsay & Sharp. Terms cash. J. RAMEY, September 15, 1816 Sheriff, Ware-House and Commission Business. AND RECEIVING AND rnoTir a nnixrn a nn-vtrnr JL" UH l? ^VUL/IL^U V_y I . HAMBURG, S. C. -<w? The subscriber begs leave J ^ jHjj 'o inform his fri. ds and the public, that he lias leased MsHSBvfcthe buildings formerly occupied by the Rail Road company as a Depot, For the purpose of pursuing the above business in nil its various branches, COTTON, stored with hi.n, will have the important advantage of being as it were, On the Rail Road. And ready for transportation either to onanesion or eisewnere, as.;ne uars load and unload immediately at his doors; whilst its location on this account also presents paramount advantages to those who may wish to sell their produce in (his market. He flatters himself, therefore, from the superior location of his WareHouse, together with his determination to give strict attention to the interest confi. ded to his charye. he will be able to give general satisfaction to a'l who may favor him with their custom, LIBERAL ADVANCES will at all tnnco uu iiiuui. uu tuiiwil ui UlilU! ^JIUUilUL't either in store or tor shipment to Charleston, and every facility extended to those who may wish either to srll their produce in this market, or to ship by the Rail Road to Charleston or other markets. His charts will be as moderate as those of any similar establishment; and insurance can be effected on this Ware-House, at as low rates as anv in the place. Sept. 3. 28 4t B. M. RODGERS, WAREHOUSE-AND~ITOlISsiONllSINESS, A TVT r\ T> D n D i tr t nr * * * ^ n ii w iv n u D 1 V 1 1^1 U .'\ IN JJ ' FORWARDING AGENCY, HAMBURG, S. C. a??-?The undersigned has I <$> jafheen f?r three seasons, en-? gagfd in the above business He will continue to occupy the.' sumc Ware House; which, for convenience nnil Rllfplv. in iin?*niinll.i#l K?. ? ~'J, .w u Wjr uiijr other in Hamburg. Cotton shipped to mo by tht! River, will not incur any more expense for Drayair?'? &c., than it con?>is?nrd to any Ware House on the bank of th* Riv^r. All consignments and orders thankfully received and punctually ?ttended to. Liberal advances will bn made on Cotton, in stork, when it quired, Aug 5 23 J. F. GRIFFIN. PK irci/n o nu m. v* m Jr OlV 1 Having exchanged the practice of medicine for a more congenial employment, I offer for sale my entire stock of MKDIC1NES, SHOP FURNITURE, SADDLE-BAGSS, an excellent case of SURGEON'S POCKET INSTUMENTS, &c &c &c. This stock embraces all ihe medicines, furniture, &c. nescessarv for the young Physician to enablo him to enter at once upon the practice of his profession. The above articles will be eoM at a sacrifice. Persons wishing to purchase will apply at the Printing Office. C. H. KINGSMORE. Aug 19 05 tf 1 * I v r r a nninnn ntAU <<^.U Alii JLiltO, 2nd Brigade-:, ? August 21 st, 1846. $ The following Regiments will parade for Review and Drill at times and places J specified. I The lOlli Regiment at Richardson's on Tuesday the 29ih of September. j The 7th Regiment at the Old-We!ls, on i Thursday the first day of October. The 9th Regiment at Lowes on Satur~ ! day the Ud day of October. \ The 8th Regiment at Morrows Old ; Field on Tuesday the 6th day of October. ! The Gth Regiment at Lomax's on I Thursday the 8th day of October, I The commissioned and non-commis1 sioned officers of each Regiment will as* , cs-uiuii- uii tut- uuy jiruviuus lO Uieir 1\CJ view for drill ami instruction. 13v order of Brig, Gen. P. H. BRADLEY. W. W. Belchr.n, Brigade Major. The Edgcfie.'d Advertiser will copy the above twice. Sept. 8, lS'lG. 28 5t REGIMENT AX, ORDERS. In obedience to General Orders from 13-: 1: ? /-I ? ' jjriy.iunfr \jenerai liradley, tlie I'jiglitli Regiment will pa rude at i Morrow's Old Field, Oil Tuesday tlu-Otli day of October next, ut 10 o'clock A M,arm?-d and t-quippedas tin* law dir-Ttu lor Review and Drill. Commissioned und non-commissioned officers will appear t!? * day previous Tor drill &c. N.H.MILLER, supt 8. 28 5t Col. 8ili R'-g. S. C. M. ' FOR SALE! ~ 1 ? r, Desirous of removing to the West, I offer my land for sale lliiriiUfKpnntniMin<i> om?rt OQ"y ?* , . . ? |.;ygK ^w.iwunnii- OUU1U Ul .a&SffiBawhich 150 acres arc clcarcd, the balance in woods. The tract ot' land lies | about one uiiWrom the Dead Fall upon the Augusta roaiL If unable to s'-ll I will rent the same to , any person desiring such a situation. [ ! ott'i r also at private sale, to any person . wishing to buy, hor.ses, hogs, cows, corn, t fodder, house hold and kitchen furniture j and farming tools. Also a i Likely Negro woman and three children, ' All or which I will dispose of upon very masnnnhli' Also I offer ruy house and lot situated in Abbeville Vi'lage on Washington IStreet. Sept, 8. 28 at W. M, HUGHEY. The State of South Carolina. Abbeville District. James Martin appl't. vs. Aancy Martin and others.?Real Estate of Alexander Martin deceased. It appearing to my satisfaction that Alexander Martin, Oliver Martin, and John Martin Defendants reside without the limits of this State. Ordered that they do appear and object to the division or sale of the real estate of Alexander Martin deI censed, on or before the first Monday in December 1846, or their consent to the same will be entered on record. DAVID LESLY Ord'y. Sept. 1, 184G. 3m The State of South Carolima. ABBEVILLE DlSTIUCT. Wm. Robertson appl't vs. Nancy Roberson and others.?Partition. By order of David Lesly Ordinary, will be sold on the first Monday of October 1846. on Gibson's creek, adjoining lands of E. Rasor and others containing 268 1-2 acres on a credit of twelve months, for Partition* J. 11AMEY, Sheriff. Sept. 1, 184G. 28 2t I Thp, StRt.p. nf " ?.;uutiA vai uiiiia* abbev'llk district. Ill EQUITY. Benj. Deacon, v. Thomas S. Price, Wm. M. Price, and others.?ISiflJor Parti' tio/i. By virtue of an order of the Court of Equity, J. will sell the tract of Land described in the Writ of Partition which was issued in this case, containing five hundred and eighty five acres, more or less, at Abbeville Court House, on Sale Day in October next, on a credit of one and two years; the purchaser to give bond and security to secure the purchase monev, and pay the costs in cash. II. A. JONES, C. E. Com'rs Office, Autr 31. 1846 27 St The State of South Carolina, ABBEVILLE DISTRICT, IN LQUITY. Jno. W. Hearst, v. P. C. McOvven and Wife.?Bill for Partition. By virtue of an order of the Court of Equity, I will sell tlie tract of Land described in the Replication in this cas<>, as the "DawHou Tract,' containing sixty^seven -a A l iiores, njore ur r-:s?r>, ai .rtiiuevilie L^OUTt House, on Sale Day in October n?*xt, on a credit of on-- and two y??ars ; th?f piirchaser to give bond and security to pay the purchase money, and pay th<- costs in rash* H. A JONES, C. E? Com'rs office, Aug 31, IB415 27 St Land for Sale, A tract of land for sale one mile and a half ; of r!n!/PoKnrif ? I ? ' ..wwuij) vviiiiaiuu'^ vt/u uv)vo? Terms vry reasonable. Apply to ! F. A. CONNOR or JOEL SMITH,. Sept. 8, 1846. 5>8 If Notice, Is hereby given, that a Petition will be of. fered to our next Legislature, applying for i an act of incorporation for ^liberty Church I September 2,1846 373n\