(for the banner.) A Confession. Shenangof woman's constancy to withering change unknown, Until I dreint of joy as though from earth it had not flown, f 41* o t\ ? 'il- *1 Ca I vu. uivio mwii uivnui >vn\;uc?y nuu uiwu ouii tones was blent, Methought an angel breathed the strain as o'er her harp I bent List'ning I could forovor bo havo hoard nnd wonh- j ipp'd tbero, Unheeding each prophetic voice that whispered mo bewaiie; Thoy said a wreath with Booming rtowtiw round ovory captive heart, Sho'd weave, yet douth alone couM broak it-) cruel links apart. But Bcorufully I wav'd thein olT and liv'd not when j away From her whoso magic amilo could well the storni3 of lifo ropay, And when, with soul-impasaion'd wonU I spoke of faithful love, Her star-like eyes would beam on mine?radiant as thoso above. 'Twas night! all revelry !>ad ceaa'd and I, the i only guest. Within her father's silent halls, knelt madly and confcst The wild devotion of my heart, then broathlcss ostho dead Waited her answer?would to Heaven it never had boon said. Suffice it that tho prayer was vain and with despairing prido 1 coldly rose although my soul know that all hopo had died, And sweeping back the anguis'd tide of grief liko ocean's swell, Calmly, nay even gently then breath'd forth a last farewell. In other lands I struggled with my fate and vain regret, But 'twas too lato, tho crushing 8e.il of mcm'ry had been set, And haunted by its mournful shado e'en midst the dazzling throng 'Twould change tho fairest scones to night and hush each joyous song. What wonder that I then bccame a madman? could the deep Undying sorrow hid beneath a frozen surface bleep ? j No! fearfully it burnt within 'till Reason, over shrin'd And hallow'd as a guiding star, to darkness was consign'd. It* light ia now returned, bat the sun of life burns low, Yot are its parting beams lit up and kindled with a glow? Bright?beautiful?eternal?until peace like music's thrill, Strango in its holy calmness '= my weary soul bs still. The l'jckmers student. Fo't Mournful. Agriculture. _ Agriculture, or husbandry, is the art of cultivating the ground, so that it may produce in the greatest abundance and perfection, those vegitable productions which are necessary lor the tood, comtort and conveniance of mankindIt is from the hand of agriculture that manufactures and commerce, and indeed every other branch of industry receive their suport. The cultivation of the earth may therefore be considered as the most useful and laudable of all pursuits. Here, as in some other countries, we have many examples of distinguished individuals, who have left the seat of power, the theatre tif political action, and the splendor and optilence of cities, that they might enjoy the pleasure of cultivating their native fields. The pursuits of agriculture are connected with that love of country which mav be call ed a universal passion. The charms of ftature are here fully displayed, and every mind that is not debased by vicious habits, or enslaved by irregular desires is eager to enjoy them. A principle so universally felt, has never failed to call forth the powers of genius; and tvritera of all ages have expatiated on rural scenes and occupations with most lively satfsfactionv Every poet rrtore especially claims the country as his peculiar province; from it he derives the most beautiful and striking de scriptions, and is enabled to represent those various prospects of nature which are so highly gratifying to every ingenious mind. Agriculture is not only essential to the good .order of society, in a rude and unpolished state, but is equally requsite in every stage of its refinement. As an incitement to its constant and uniform pursuit, it repays the exertions of the husbandman with regular and abundant returns. From the remotest ages ft has been esteemed worthy ol general; attention. The simplicity of ancient manners rendered it an object not incousistti::., with the rank and situation ot persons of the greatest eminence* - >*iP*>n> the renowned Champion and men; and the con^eror of the ^ ^Mo D. L?'sly. Administrator of said Estate as Derohct, on or b<:?. fore the 20th May 1847, at which time said Estate will be apportioned, and clo9?'d: Ami as the personal Estate is insufficient to pay the debts?and the following heirs and legatees reside without the limits of tins State, viz: Francos E Harris. A - .. v , V- I-.;- y, - i'i * \ W .3- .. '.V- r : ; . - > - -S-ir,7r?F' V? " i** - The State of South Carolina* ABBEVILLE DISTRICT, Li the Court of Ordinary. Sarah J. A. Wheaton, vs. Thomas Simmons and others.?Application of Creditors, for proceeds of Real Instate, to be 'paid to Administrator for payment of debts, on insufficiency 0} personal Estate. It appearing to my satisfaction, that Tliomas Simmons, Frances Simmons nnd Anna Simmans a minor, parties Defendants, reside without th? limits of this Stato : It is therefore ord'-red that they do appea, and show cause within the time, viz, **? i resides beyond tin* limits of the State. It Is therefore ordered that he do appearand object i to the division or sal*; of the Real Estate of I Betsy Rol erts dee'd, on or before the '20th day ! of May 1847, or Ids consent to the same will j bo entered of record. D. LESLY, Oril'y. I Feb. 24. 52 3in , The State of South Carolina. ! ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. In the. Court of Ordinary. ' Small wood Witts, vs. Franklin Witts and others.?Partition in Ordinary. It appearing1 to my satisfaction that, Lucinda Weatherford, Susan McClure, Win Wilts, Thomas Witts, Williamson W'ilts, and William Jones anil Mary his wife, parties Dc1 fondants reside without th< limits ol the State, j Ii is therefore ordered, that th>'y do appear I and object 10 the division or sal?i of this r?al Estate of Stephen Witts de'd, on or belore the 20th of May 1847, or their consent to the same will be entered of record. Feb 3 1 3m D. LESLY, Ord'y. The State of South Carolina. ABBEVILLE DISTRICT, In the Couit of Common Picas. i Benjamin F. Spikes, who has been am-sted, i unu is now connnen wuiun ttie bounds of the ! jail of Abbeville District, by virtue of a writ of capias ad satisfaciendum, at the suit of | Wade S Cothran and James Sproul, having filed his petition, with a schedule, on oath, of his whole es'ate and effects, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Acts of the G -nera Assembly commonly called ? the Insolvent Debtors Act?Public Notice is hereby given that the petition of the said Benjamin F. o _: I SII U t -i opines win ue neuru unu considered in tnc | Court of Common Pleas to be holden for Ab- \ beville District, at Abbeville Court House, on j the third Monday of October next, or on such other day thereafter as the said Court may order; and all the creditors of the sai-l Benjamin F. Spikes are hereby summoned person-, ally or by attorney to be and appear then and there, in the said Court, to shew cause, if any i they can, why the benefit of the Acts aforesaid should not be granted to the said Benjamin I F Spikes, upon his taking the oath, and exe- ] cutinI>TVrr^ n/-\r?nct~ Ui OrV/V^Uk3. i lit. II. & W. A. Wardlaw | Respectfully invite tho attention of purchasers lo | their stock of Spring and Summer Goods, now on hand, which have been bought for Cabii, i and selected with great care, and arc now offered , on tho most accommodating terms. Their stock comprises most that is desirable in tho various branches of their business, consisting Lu part of the following: Rich printed Jaconets, do do Lawns and Cambrics, I)o colored fig'd Barreges, Scotch and muslin Ginghams, Whito and colored Embroidered muslin Roboa, a beautiful article for evoninrr dresses. ! lilnck Bam-gey, do Satin striped Marquesans l)o Ginghams and Lawns, Rich French worked muslin Collars and Chimiaett# Do embroidered muslin Scarfs, i Fine and super Bullish Long Cloths 4-4, 6-4, 10-4. 12-4 iTown and bl'chr.d Shp.ct.ing8, j 12 4-4 Irish Linen Sheetings, A Fine Sloe/: of Diapers, | Biolloys super Broad Cloths i Super black French CuKsimcre, : do do do Doeskin, j Drap. D'Ete, French and English plain and ferity Linen Drills, I marseiles, silks and satin V eatings* i V i-__ i j- - , , nviiuo iui woys una servants wear,j Fur, Wool, Panama, Leghorn and Palm llut& Boots and Shoes. j Gents super call' Boots, do kip peg'd Boots, i Ladies white, colored and black kid Slippers, j Misses' and boys' shoes. Hardware. I Carolina, Elwells and Brades IIocs, , Collins' pal. Axes, do Eroad Axes, j Cast and German Steel, single and double barrel shot Guns, Augers, Chisels, Saws, drawing Knives, mill and cross-cut Saws, &c. &.c. liooks. complete stock of school Books,?beautiful copies in calf and gill of Bvron : Milton. Rogers. Gumboil, Young, llenians, Shakspeare &c. Joseph us' works, 1) 'ubigne's history Reformation, Mc.Muhon's Gardner, and many miscellaneous works. A handsome lot of Jewelry, Crockery, Saddlery, Groceries. March 17 tli, 1847. 3 tf Notice. 1 would refer my friends and clients to John H. i Wilson Esq., with whom I have left my whole bu' siness, and who, during my absence, will givo all | necessary information and assistance to those who have hitherto given, or who may hereafter be desirous of extending to mo their patronage and encouragement. JOHN B. MORAGNE. Dec. 30, 1946. 44 tf . Medical Notice. ga4 DR. W. J. BEN HAM, would M Rf'Bp.-clluliy inform the citizens ofJ?? Abbeville, that ho has located at Mr. Sami. Aqnew#whero he may at all times bo found, unless absent on professional duties; und hopes by strict atteu tion to business, to merit a portion of public patronage. * * Aprifc#; 6 5* To the People of Abbeville, The subscriber respectfully solicits all persons indebted to the Sheriffs Office for COST^. Plaintiffs or Defendant's,are earnestly reques-. ted to come forward nnd settle, as this is my last year in office, I shall be compelled to have' all cost clllft me in thp antilbH "V?.. w?ww "W.nuui A VU TOK14 find myaelt or Mr Tagjrart always in atteiv*dance [April 15 7 tf] X. RAMEY.? "DR. JOHN W. MCKELLART Having located nt Winter Seat, Edgefield'District, Respectfully offers his services to the citizens ot the vicinity, in the various branch* es of tho profession. Jan. 0,1847. 45 3m t; \ .,v Citation. Whereas Patrick H. Edding applies to me to grant him Letters ot administration ytfithf the will annexed on the Estate of Sarah.iBt), r?i..i?i .K?c? *- ?L, UIHIU neb U'l incoc mo iiii'icivte 10 lilW llJtt' kindred and creditors of the said dee'd tp ap* t pear before me on Wednesday the l2Vh'T\^ay nf-xt to show cause why said administration1 f' should not be granted -4hven under my hsndir; this 22, Aprii 1847. DAVID April 29, ft ' \y$tyfc vJ ' 1 ? : V": ' ' ' . Mitchell's Qf the United States for s?Wb tfrWmf ?"mi / MafcH Jgpgg Vfi" *iw v- a. > _v v \ -V: ;* /