? Sierra Madre?The mother mountain range. > Jalap a, or Xalapa?Pranounccd Halapa.?Our medicine, Jalap, is brought from that place. MANGO DE CliAVA. is tin* rinmo r?f Snntn Anna's vast estate near Vera Cruz. It means a club handle. The curious tradition was informally mentioned to the Society, of the existence of an Arabic inscription on the walls of the Castle of St. Juan do Ulua. Such an assertion has been made, and as all historical probability is in favor of the report, it is one of sufficient dignity to occupy the attention of tho Society. In the ranks of Cortes there were doubtless Moorish descendants. They were the Artisans and the architects of Spain. The conquest of Granada occurrcd but a fftVV VOflre hofnvn tlin J nvn r-inn *>.(* " "! .v .. J MWWV IIIIUOIVU U1 VUI lun^lllll the christianized Moors are known to have existed in Spain a century after that period. They continued to write christian books and formulas of religion in Arabic characters. It is equally curious, that the Mexican man of war brig captured by our squadron in ?h? Pacific, was called ftlalck Adhel, Just King. This indicates the power of tradition and blood in perpetuating language. The Rev. Mr. White brought to the notice of the Society a Mahammedan coin, which was recently found in Lumpkin county, of this State. Similar coins have been fnlinrl in Tll!iir?io n nrl ? WV...V. W. EKIUVW UIIU UlllU I IV UOllilU oiuiir^. The early labors of Frcnch and Spanish Missionaries in these countries, is sufficient to explain this fact. These Missionaries having been < nee employed by the Propaganda in the Eastern World, brought over with them those coins as reininissences of the fields of their pious labor. (for tiie manner.) Alcohol: Overthrows the temple of reason,undermines nope, puts ttic blighting hand of death upon faith: drowns charity in the vortex of sensuality ; robs the mind of mercy ; throws wide the gates of vice ; kills the finest sensibilities of our nature, and gives to its victims the character of monsters. It has triumphed in the sacrifice of man ; has distr iyed enough of human beings to raise mountains far more mighty than the lofty range of the Andes or the eternal peaks of Himmalah ; caused rivers of blood to flow ; the widow to mourn, and iho. nmlmii f#? will It sinks reason, imagination, affection, conscicnce and truth into the mire of that unsocial, selfish, slavish, and sordid indifference which narrows the affections, contracts the mind, and clogs up those channels through which God, and nature designed should flow the milk of human greatness. At home it is an enemy, abroad a curse ; in solitude a thorn; in Society a devil; to genius a poison ; to vice a guide ; to virtue an enemy. Under its influence what is man ? a splendid slave, vacillating between the dignity of an intelligence derived from Cod, and the degradation of brutal passions. D. from the N. O. Picayunc 11 Ih inst. From Gen. Taylor's Army. The steamer James L. Day touched at the Brazos, on her voyage from Vera Cruz on the 7ih inst. We received no letters from the R.io Grande by this arrival. Lt. Col. May and Lieut. French and others came passengers from the mouth of the river. We have conve-sed with an intelligent officer?one who has been with Gen. Taylor from Palo Alto to Buena Vista?who left Monterey on the 20th April, who informs us that Gen. Taylor's army was melting away by reason of the expiration of the terms of service of the Volunteers under his command. He has neither men nor transportations with which to advance into he enemy's country. Indeed, the whole line of communication from the Brazos to Saltillo will presently be in a very exposed situation. The low stage of water of the Rio Grande had made the communication lit *i. _ n a. J? - i i rr> \. wiiii me dtuzos very icuious ana aimcuil. For every lack of material of war the General must keep his encampment with force. Toreplace the regiments about returning to the U. S., a portion of the 2d Mississippi regiment had arrived at Monterey; but the small pox had broken out among them and disabled many of them. The Virginia regiment was in that neighbourhood, and part of the North Carolina troops. These were employed in escorting trains from Camargo to the mountains. Trom all appearances this column of the army will be stationary for a time. Every thing was quiet lor once. This state of inactivity must chafe the spirit that overan the valley of the Rio Grande and first made the Mexicans to blanch before the legions of the North. The Cactus in Mexico.?An army ' correspondent thus describes what he saw i. on the march to Tampico. January 16. This morning"at 3 o'clock General Twigg3 started off the pioneer force, and considerably increased their num. , ber. The road for the most part, passed .over a pleasant valley, though completely surrounded by mountains. The only labor of Consequence performed by the pioneers, was in the cutting down tbo prickly pear, and other species of cactus, which liaed the 1 foad. One of the cactus plants is curio?? \ enough: it grows in branches many feet high, each branch having seven prominent ridges and each ridge a row of thorns. A horse can as easy be driven up to a blaze of fire as to one of these plants. Near the stream on which we cncampcd at the end of 1G miles, in the centre of a large bed of p.'ipfllo ttrnn *> * * ' T ' 1 ?v.uo, nuou, iu;?, wmcn i ininK is something of the species full twenty-five feet in circumference at its base, and ten feet from the ground, an eighteen inch string could measure it. The leaf is something after the fashion of weeping willow, though broader. I saw a pioneer stick an axe into the body of this tree, and although he did not use much force, it went in to the eye, the substance being pithy and spongy. Of a similar growth, I believe there was at least fifty in the course of a mile. La Vega This ofiicer is said to have turned a deaf ear to the complaints of Maj. Gaines and o i?i ?i / < . ~ uuii.iuu, uiiu v^api. oiay, closely con lined at Mexico, whoso wants were neglected. Ifso, he ought to be made to feel the absence of these courtesies showered on him. The following is from the Vera Cruz Eagie, of the 5th inst. We paid a visit to the Castle of San Juan de Ulua on Sunday last, and regretted to find so much sickness existing there, notwithstanding the great care used by its able a n d ge n 11 e ma n I y co m ma nder, M aj. Bacc h us. We are informed that more than a fonrth of those who are placed to keep it in order are laboring under some prostrating disease. The greatest caution is observed by Major Bacchus to avoid this, by the removal of every thing which might be supposed to be capable of engendering disease. We left Gen. La Vega, in his shirt sleeves, buisily rnrrnrrnd nf !i ctiou to the otfice of TAX COLLECTOR, at the ensuing I election. I i VV Thomas Thomson his Attorney applies to mo to grant him letters of Administration on the Estate of Reuben Finly dee'd : Those aro thorcforo to cite the kindred and creditors of tho deceased, to appeur before me Ordinury on Wednesday 7th Juno next, to slmv cause why said Administration should nA granted. / Given under my hand at Abbeville C. -"M* May, 1847. D. EESLY, Ordinary. May 26th. , i3 2w Uitatioi). / Whereas Junes L. McCelvy^PP'108 to me to grant him Letters of Ad>^"l8lrut'<)n on the Estate of John McOlv/'d'c'd: These are therefore, to cite the Mndrtfl *hd creditors or the dec'd to nppear befo?*5 ff|p 'he Court of Ordinary on Friday '',e 28lh. inst,f to show cause why snid Aominirtr&Y011 should not be granted. Given und^y "and at A?,h.,*.j|]e C. H., the I2th tyrfo lkSLY, Ordinnrv I < TL '* Citation. Whereas Patrick HefFenan, applies to le to grant him letters of Administration ?i the Estate of John Day dee'd : '[ These ore therefore to cite the kjdred n and creditors of the deceased to iponr E before me in Ordinary on Tuesday /? 1st ?? l,i"? 1 Q^'r ?n oimtw cniiRft whv said aiainis* rr Oration should not bo granted* w Given under my hand at Abbeville H.. di 18th May 1847. D. LESLY, Ordi jr. oi May 19tb. 2t Attention Lower Battalion! i There will be a Court Martial held at Bradley's ? Id Field on Saturday the 26th of June, to try all defaulting non-commissioned officers ami Privates. The Court will consist of the following officers : Captains E R Mills, Prosit dent?Cap's. S C Sanier, E O Ragin, und Lieuts. George Pat hh tt-TBO", vjr. ivi. isrown. Bv ord<>r of Col. M. O. TALMAN. J. G. Raskins, Adj't. May 19; h 12 if Head Quarters. \f WWmtki ? ..-.i COLUMBIA, April 21th, 1847. GENERAL OllDiAl NO. 4. I RICHARD J. MANNING, and CAMrBELL R. I BUYCE, EsquirCH, havinrr hefill nnnniii?../1 Aiflo i de-Camp to tho Commander-in-Chief, with tho i rank of Lioutcnant Colonel, will bo obeyed and rcj *pcctcd accordingly. ! Bv order of tho Commander-in-chief. ! " J. W. CANTEY, Adj't. and Insp'r. General. May 26. 13 3w I Head Quarters. COLUMBIA, 18th Mav, 1847. GENERAL ORDEll. All officers of Militia of this State ordering lections of officers of tin.* line of whatever art de or rank, or making appointments of officers of the stall', will report, the names of the i officers so elected or appointed to the S- cre> i.-try oi State, who is directed thereupon to fill up and forward their commissions without d?-h.y, and he is also further directed not to issue any blank military commission. All communications addressed to the Secretary of State uruU-r this order to be endorsed 'Militia Service." The Brigadier Generals, ore charged with the extension of this ord<-r. By order of ih<" Command~r-in-Chief. J.W. CA1NTEY, Adj'i.a.d Inspt. Gen. May 19th 12 6\v .lust 1? epoivnd ?~ ?? ! A fr?'s!i and handsome stock of Printed ! Lnxvns, printod Jacon<-t and Brocade Muslins, some of New Styles; also mourning Muslins. R.H.&W. A. WARDLAW. Abbeville C. H., April 20ih 1847. S u Notice. The subscribers r.^sp; c" fully invites the attention of the citizens of Abbeville, nnd the District generally, to tboir MERCHANT TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, in this Village, two noors ubove the Planter's Hotel, where they will keep at all times a fine assortment of GOODS for Gentlemen b w< ar. Their Stock this Spring have prircipally been purchased in New York, and consist in part of, Super Black French Cloths, ' Blue u " " Brown " " Black (i Doeskin Cas'm'rs u " Fancy " " White and Fancy Drillings. A splendid assortment of Veslings, A fine lot of white Kid Gloves, black do. Black Satin and fancy Cravats. Scarfs, Suspenders, silk under Snirts and Drawers, A fine article of cotton Shirty and Drawers, Buttons and Trimmings of all kinds, A 1_ _ - ? i 111 rtiso u variety orgooas Deionging to the trade, Military Trimmings &e., all of which will bo made up in a style that will suit any that may favor ua with their patronage. JOHN LYON, JOHN LIPSCOMB. Abbeville C. H., April 27th 1847. 9 3m Notice to Creditors. Estate of Wm. Alexander deceased. Not ce is hereby giv?>n to the Creditors and Debtor* of the Estate of Wm Alexander dee'd, to present their d'-mands and make payment to the Adminstrator, as th? Estate will not be able to pay all the demands airainst it It will be closed in Ordinary on the first of May. ARCII'D KENNEDY, Adm'r. Feb. 17. Oui Notice to absent Heirs. Alfred Moun**-* bill's Mounce, and Michael Lower" Nancy his wife who residf withol>f wins Stale, and Distributees of W. D. , Mounce d<'c'd, ore hnr<;bv notified- flint tho I Administrator R. G. Gonlding will bo ready to settle their portion of the Estate on or before the 18th June 1847, and holding their money in readiness at that, time will not be accounta. bio for interest longer. March 18. II G. GOULDING, Adm'r March 31 5 tf The State of South Carolina. ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. H. H. Towns applicant, vs. J. W. Prather and others.?Partition in Ordinary. It appearing to my satisfaction that ' Roberts, one of the Defendants t'p"* Cit ? residi;* beyond the limits of ^arnn'A uiuri'iore ornereu the Ileal Estate of i io the division on or before the tiOth dav jj or his consent To th? same wiil . iiiered of record. D. LESLY, Ord'y. t Feb. 24. 52 3 m a p Notice to Creditors. w Estate of Elihu Baird deceased. l< 'he creditors of Elihu Baird dec'd, will take otice, that I will proceed to settle up the '.state on the third Monday in May next, " nd the creditors will present all their.delands on or before that time, as the Estat" H ,ii i?i?- -- j ..i uc iiipujv^iu, una oniy pay a part. On lliat tr iy it will be apportioned before the Ordinary ci f Abbeville District. ea Feb 10 518t JOHN BASKIN, Adm'r. Fares* Abbeville Sheriff Sales. JUNE. By virtue of sundry Writs of Fi. Fa. to me diro?tcd will bo Bold 011 tho first Monday in Juno noxt: 200 Acres of land more or less, bounded by John I'ower and others, levied on as the property of John A. Martin, at the suit of D. O. Hawthorn and others. 640 Acres of land more or less, bounded by Gabrial Cox, Nancy Martin, Col. Patter-* son nnt! mln-r-j v>u no uie property ot P B Mornyn.> at the suit of the Commissioncru of the Poor, 2 Negroes, Lucinda and June, levied on as the property of James Patterson, at the buit of William Robertson jr, 1 Road waggon,levied on as the property I of James K.illitig6\vorlh, at the suit of B. V. Posey. 1 Horse levied on as the property of Samuel P Laird, at the Richard A Martin Administrator. Terms Cash. A. C. HAWTHORN,Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Abb. C. H., May 10th, 1847. May 12 II tsd HILL & ALLEN. Nfw Store and Cheap Goods. The undersigned have associated thcmselvos together, under the Firm of HILL &. ALLEN, for the purpose of selling good3 at Abbevillo C. H., at the lower end of Mrs. Allen's Hotel. They flatter themselves, that they aro enabled te Bell as cheap at least as the other Stores in the Village, and respectfully solicit a share of public patronage. Their stock embraces I fry Goods. Hardware, Crockery arid Glass ware?Saddlery, Boots and Shoes, Hats} Caps, Bonnets Groceries. $c. 4?c. WILLIAM HILL, JAMES A. ALLEN. Abbevillo C. H., Feb. 27, 1847. 1 tf Wanted Immediately. A persevering, industrious young man, (or single man,) as an OVERSEER, who will be govornod by instructions. For such a man liberal wages | will be given, by the month, or until the end of tho | year. My present Ovorsenr's health, is such that ho is unable to continue in business. JOEL SMITH. ID" Residence, Stony Point. May 12. 11 3w Land for Sale. jgjgt The subscriber having deterTi min'-d to remove \V'' i f. ukiffis; z ~~ * oommission Merchant, And Receiving and Forwarding Agent. HAMBURG, 'S. C? 7 -Ins declined all idea of renriov?if|? from Hamiurg to Charleston, and takes an early opporunity of counteracting such an iinpr< ssion. le solicits from his former patrons acont.inu-. nre of their favors, and from the public geiis rally an increase of busimss. No dray age 'ill hereafter be charged on goods consigqggL > his care ' . . j Hamburg, 15 April. r ; '%,.y April 21 8 4w ' U4U ? "H ? T\T\ ? ?- ? jlfii. JOHN W McKELLAR, avinff locate | ^ ?