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necessary ; for, our readers will do that for themselves. We must be pardoned, however, for making one allusion. We know n Young Lady of first rate respectability?of first rate talents?of first rate accomplishments, and of first rate amiability:?of first rate every thing, in fact, except in the mere matter of beauty?and she is pretty enough. Well, what is her conduct?How does she use all this gold?all theSd rich gifts?? Why, she is the life of every company she is in:?she gives charm and beauty to every party she attends?she will converse ivitli you?sing for you?play for you?dance for you?and all this she does well, and handsomely, and, at the same time-, so as not to excite either your envy, or ill-will, but, on the contrary, your respect and esteem?not to say more j and besides this, there is not one of her female acquaintances but loves her. This is an "earth treading star."?This is a Lady for you. To be continued {perhaps.) II , Ol" I J l Foreign Items. Her Majesty's Cloak.?The form of the Cloak is copied from that of a Greek tunic. The outside is composed of the richest white satin brocade, ami it is lined with plain ; white satin. Its length extends to about 1 half way down the skirt of the dress, and it is widened at the lower part by two slits about a quarter of a yard in length. These slits or openings are confined, but not closed by lacings of gold cord, fastened by pendant gold tassels. The most striking novelty in this beautiful cloak, is a border consist r ? _ r i i: i r . i. Jllg \JI a IUW Ul JLUUUlli JJIIIU R'UVl'S 11It-i size of those, usually introduced in shawl borders. These pine loaves are cut out, and the interstices are filled up with tasselfated open work in gold. The cloak is edged all round with white gold passementerie of a very tasteful design. The sleeves are slit and laccd with gold cord and tassels, like the openings at the bottom of the cloak. Sir Walter Scott.*?Died of dysentery, at the Cape of Good Hope, on his way home from Madras, Lieut Co?. Sir Waiter Scott, Bart of AbbiuLrJ, eldest son and last surviving child of the author of Waverley. Sir Walter was born in 1801, and was a Lieut. Colonel tn the 15lh Hussars. The baronetcy is extinct, but the A bbots ford property passes to Walter Scott Lock hart' a Cornet in the lGth Lancers, the only son of the editor of the Quarterly Review^ ar.d the oi?.{y grandson of the author of Wavevly. The Duke of Argyle expired on the 26th of April in his 70th year. Sir David Gonid.G. C. B senior AdmiVal of'the Red and Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom; died v?n the 22d April aged S9. Powrcit Or Cold Watek.?The Water Cure Establishment of Priessnitzat Grafenberg, was visited during the last year bv ; noo nrtu * kr%x ...... n?rm.,no (246 AustriAtfs, 230 Prussians, 75 Hamburghers,) 165 Russians and Poles, 127 EnglislimerV, l^nngariAnS, 27 Danes, 21 American, and GJ? inhabitants of other countries. There were also present 14 " physicians, pari of them as patients and part of them as student of the Cttre. Hyd ropathy is revolutionizing the Scienco of Medicine, and turning Dr. Sangrado with his "warm water and breeding," out of doois. Dr. Shew has introduced Priessnitz's system largely and successfully into this country A military enthusiasm lias broken out in Switzerland. A band of 800 young and vigorous meru among whom are some of the most distinguished officers in the Swiss forces, have offered their services to the American Consul at tlmt place. They will enlist for the Mexican war, whether it lasts for five or fifteen years and then settle in California as a military colony, like those which England and Russia have iti various regions. Many have wives and children and are members of very respectable Swiss familes. New Application of Vapor, uv Ether. ?Dr* Cazenova, head surgeon of the lunatic asylum at Pau, has tried the use of vapor of ether on a mad girl. This poor creature bad been unable to obtain sleep lor live months. She was made to inhale ether, and her agitation soon ceased. After five inhalatious, she fell into a complete stale ol insensibility, which lasted twenty-five minutes, and at the end of that time the torpor ceased, and no symptoms of disorder remained. The British colonies throughout the world occupy an area of 2,119,708 square miles, with a total population of 107,708,323.? Their exports and imports amount to ?55,533,500 sterling, and they possess 7,714,585 tons of shipping. Recent statistical accounts show thai while the population of England has doub 1 I >1.? ; 11.-? -r n t 11t icujiuc ^uu&uinjjiiun iuuiu ui r rencii wine* has decreased 1,500,000 gallons. It is as certained that the annual consumption o Wine per head in France is 36 gallons, anc that in England it is but one-fourth of i gallon I The Essex Ring.?This ring, to whicl an historical and romantic record is attach edas the token, (the sight of which recallinj lifer tAnrlprpnt fpclinm tuna in aM with (nlit , xnanic power on the Queen, and insure he qssent to any request it accompanied,) i in the "Warner" family, an< T^MMr|m|i|[wfte possession of Col. fid ward VVarnei Representative of the elderb ranch. Thi pg is formed of a single diamond, eat 11 mm m sj&: the shape of a heart, and bears an additional interest, as having been the gift of the unfortunate Mary, Queen of Scotland, to Lord Darnley, in 1551, when she sent it to her royal rival, together with the following lines, written b.y Buchannan: "This gem behold, the emblem ot my heart, From which my cousin's imugh n'or shall part, Clear in its lustre, spotloss does itshino, As clear, as spotless, as this heart of mino; | What through thostono, a greater hardness wears, | i Superior firmness still tho figure bears." i The fact of lady Nottingham's treache- j roiis concealmcnt of the ring-, confided to j her by the condemned Essex with his plea- i ding fof life from his oflended sovereign, it j i is tdb well known to require repetition, as | i well as that the Queen's anguish at Lady | j Nottingham's death bed confession led to j , her own immediate dissolution. This ring then feliinto the possession of King James ! 1-. who gave it to Cant. Warner, together with dther marks of distinction; in remuneration of his extensive discoveries in the West Indies, by which three of our most valuable colonies were added to the British dUlninions. In 1G89; Capt. Warner was knighted by King Charles L, a dignity at ! that period highly Considered. This royal ' patents and documentary proofs of the fore : r ? l. . r 1 . i t* i i gumg mcis uru iu ue lounu ju me xtoyaiooi- , lege of Arms, and in the possession of the representative of the family. Court Gazelle. * i AstiiMa.?There is no complaint more harrasSuig than Asthma. The Newark j Daily Advertiser, a reliable paper, pledges ; himself to cure this distressing disease with the following simple remedy "Take 1 1-2 ! oz. sulpher, 1 o*/ cream-tartar, 1 oz. senna. : | l-2oz. annis seed. pulverize, and thoroughly | mix the same, and take oile tea spoonful in about two table spoonfuls of niolasscs otl goj ing to bed, or at sucli time through the day ; as may best suit the patient: the dc'se once ; a day may be increased or diminished a litj tie, as may best suit the stale of the bowels j of the individual. Eminently Praiseworthy. Gen Dromeoole, who recentlv was re-elected to ' Congress from Virginia a short time sincc ! and died a few days alter, bequeathed hi3 entire estate, with the exception of a few friendly legacies, to the widow and children of a man who had fallen by his hand in a | duel. | NORTH Kxi'i^uix IOA.?The plan j of an overland expedition to the North Pole, I i under the direction of Dr. Sir John Richard! son of Hasiar Hospital, has been submitted ' | by him to the Government and approved of, 1 j anddirectionshave been issued tocommence [ providing the necessary .supplies of stores 1 and provisions for a party. T.'hnrfnv < <5Dl)Ct n a ra- ! J)IfHI)) al her residence in Abbeville { 1 District on Tuesday morning the 18th nit. i of Cholera Morbus-, Mrs. MARY CAROLINE BRADLEY, Wife of William K. i Bradley* hi the 2Gih year of her age. ; She has left an affectionate Husband and ' i two small children, to mourn their loss. ! Her death was SuddeU and td her fYictids I | unexpected, she was at church on Sabbith 'i i apparently in good health, and in less than j j forty-eight hours was balled by an all-wise i j Providence to the world of spirits. She was for something more than 10 years n constant member of the Associate rej iornic'l church at Cedar Springs and Long* cu? t 1 ?II-.1 .1 r i ciiuc;. outs uas uucu uctueu in UIC prime Ul , ' 1 ito. to pass through Ihe dark and narrow i valley-, and although from Ihe severity of her disease) she was unable in her last moments to speak and tell to those aroilnd her how n christian can die, yet from her past j life, her friends have far better evidence of | her eternal happiness, than can possibly be i derived from a death bed scene or any expression of those upon the verge of eternity. She was art humble and sincere christian, a faithful and devoted wife, a terider and aiiectionate mother, and an indulgent mis'tress. She Was .beloved and esteemed by all who anew ner, ana ner untimely end is severely felt and lamented, by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. But i we sorrow not as those who have no hope, but believe that our Toss has been her unspeakable gain, and that she is now amongst those who have washed their robes and made ' them white in the blood of the Lamb, and that she no\V joins in everlasting ascriptions of praise to him that loved us and gave himself I for us. . P. H. B M \ Man 28th 1847. I / - ^ i -v?^v " i DIED on Thursday .the 20th ultimo at . hisresidence in Abbeville District ?. C., two miles North of Loundsv.ille, THEODORE L G. BAKER in the 26th year of his age, sccond son of Joseph and Lany Baker ' leaving his Family, Purettls, atld iriany Friends to mourn his death. His confinej ment was short and his sufferings great, j But he considered them sent upon him in l mercy by his Heavenly Father and endured them with patience and fortitude and light when compared with the Heavenly glory for which they were designed to prepare him. 1 He is now released and faith would rejoice " that he has exchanged the chamber of sufFe? rings for the mansion of Eternal Joy and !" the communion of the blessed society above. r ni t-?_ ?- -*<* - ua maims parents anu iamiiy whose wel3 fare concerned him so much, may imitate i his faith and piety, and share with him the i blessedness of Heaven. . CcmmunicaUd 6 " '"V1 rj BLANKS ter sal? at this Office. & 3 ; r! nil ' 4*' \ y * ... V- - t' V'.l* - : . .r v ' "V * CANDIDATES, i.v.? i .i* ui JI OA uuueciur. We are authorized to announce JAMES M. CALVERT, as a candidate for TAX COLLECTOR, at the ensuing election. The friends of Capt. E. C. MARTIN, innoimce him as a candidate for TAX COLLECTOR, at the noxt ensuing election. The friends of WILLIAM J. HAM- j MOND, take pleasure in announcing hiin a ' Candidate for TAX COLLECTOR at the J ensuing election. The Friends of JOSEPH S. D. WETH- | ERALL, announce him as a Candidate for j TAX COLLECTOR} at the ensuing election. | The friends of thd i?ev. JAS. MOORE respectfully announce him as a candidate for the office of Tax Collector at the ensuing I election. The Friends of W S. HARRIS) announce him as a candidate for re-election to the office : of TAX COLLECTOR* ut the ensu'inir! election. We arc authorised to announce JOHN CUNNINGHAM, as a candidate for TAX COLLECTOR, at the next election. The friends of EZEIUEL TRIBLE announce him as a candidate tor the office of. Tax Collector at the ensuing election. We are authorized to announce T. T. Cunningham a8 a candidate for Tax I Collector at the ensuing election. "i n M ? ' Notice. The Copartnership of Gilmer &- Livingston having b" u dissolved by mutual conscnt; oil persons j indcbiv. to thorn are requested to muko immediate j payment to Samuel Gilmer, who is authorised to j hoi tic tho huHincRs ol said linn. Sanil. Gilmer J F. Livingston. The Tanyard will be continued in operation un- j dor the direction of the unbBcribcr, whohan on hand | a good supply of leather which he will exchange ; lor hidep, or dispose of for cash on accommodating terms. Jno. F. Livingston. 3m 14 The State of South Carolina, i ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. //1 the Court of Common Picas. James Cochrnn v-Jaines Fish.?-Attach- j 7ncnt. The Plaintiff in this ense .haying filed his' declaration in the Clerk's office this day: And the defendant having neither wife or attorney known to De in this State. Ordered that said defendant do plead to the said declaration within **.nd a day from Hntp. othorU;icf? I ll/lfrfnnnf Kit /litTmlf tuill Itn n ?t>n I ???o^ juu^iiu in ujr u<;niuit win uc uwuiuuu agninst hich T P SP1ERIN, C. C, P. Clerk's Olfice 29ili April 1847 ly 14 " " ? _y , Notice* The nubscriber having just rr. turned from Charleston with a splendid assortment of Fancy dry goods, Shoes, llatH, Bonnets, Crockery and Hard wares ! itc: which he oircrs to the public in genera!, on tho ! most reasonable terms. Those who wish to purchase goods for cash, will do well to call rind exdniinc hi* ntoc.k before purchasing else whtre, as aeonsiderablo discount will bn made for cash. Jacob Painter. Due West, June 1817. 4t 14 Whereas G Apple ton applies to mc to graut him letters of administration on the estate of Edward C. I Uaker dee'd. These are thcroforo to cite the kindred and crcd- | itors of the doe'd. to appear before me at Abbeville j C. H., at a court of Ordinary on Friday the 11th j June, to show caueo why said rdministration should j not be granted. Qive;i under my haud and seal. 28 May 1847. 1). LESLY. o. a. v. j Masonic Celebration. Members of Clinton ?j|^5|^gS?3Lodge No 3. will celebrate Anniversary of St. John |^?^^^i^^3ihe Baptist, viz: the 24th inst. The Brethren generally ! F ^with their families, ore rej dpectlully invited to unite with them on that i <Jay. | . A Sermon will be preached by the Rev'd J t) McNeill Turner. Also a Masonic addrees may be expected. ! . Dinner will be prepared at the house of Bro. James Moore. Tickets ttt the dinner can be had on applying to Bros. Thbmas P. Spierin, or Edward S. Bailey Ii is tequested that the members of the j L'ddge particularly) and the brethren generally, | will assemble as early as possible, say by 10 ! o'clock A. M.. as there will be considerable i business to transact. J\. Band of Music will enliven the services of the dttv. . , WILLIAM HILL, Sec'ty. C, L. Abbeville C. H. June 2. A. L. 5847. 2 June 1847. 3w 14 0. Female Academy, nsututiqii .of learning is liow; with a full corps of Toachors and in successful operation. Profossor Linebak has taken charge of the music department. This gentleman stands at the Head Of his professidh, iinci will, no doubt, give ontiro satis i taction 10 inoBo wno may piace uicir uuuguiere uuI dcr his tuition. From tho manner in which the Greenvillo School has been conducted for the last i threo years, the trustees can recorniricnd it, as an Institution in every Way worthy of tho contldenco and entitled to tho patroiiage Of tin enlightened fmblic A. B. CROOK, P. B. T. G. F. TOWNS, Secretary. May 1847.' 13 3w Gold Pens. A freah supply of those superior Diamond pointed Gold Pens: Also, plain and chased Gold Ear t>:~_ - T> i lVlllgB y auu * UUIIiOUV DIAJUU auu voiuqu AJ1UUIICO, just received by R. H. & W. A. WARDL AW. April 20tb. 8 tf Washington and his Generals. A few copieo Washington and bis Generals, by Headley, Anther of Napoleen and his Marshals, just received and for sale by v jta&w.A. WABDLAW. Abbeville C. ti., 19th May, 1847 May 19. 12 tf *x:A\.' ' ' -i# vr'--"/ , & ' " 3 &m>!- - UN IT E I* ST k . RECRUITINt WANTED tor tho tJiiited Stales Army, abi ii5 years, being above 5 feet 3 inchos high, o! ing among their fcllo^v-citizens. None ilfced are determined to servo honestly and faUhOillj ring the war" xcilh Mexico. 'This table shows the amount of pay which enlisted soldiers, according to their respective grades, arc entitled to receircfor their services. To tho Sergeant Major. Quartornuihtor Scrgoant, J Chief Musician and Chief Buglor?each First Scrgant of a Company - - j Ordnance Sergeants - - I Other Sergeants each - - - Corporals - - * Buglers - - .... Musicians - - .... Farriers and Blacks initio - - - - J Artificers - - . j Privates - . . ^ A bounty of twelve dollars will be p;iid to c; J'anlri/ a rm. By the 9th section of the act, t or private now in service or who may hcireaft< Mexico, and who shall receive an honorable ( enlistment, or for disability incurred in the coi rant for one hundred and sixty agues of i in one body, upon any of the public lands that may, at his option, when honorably discharge one hundred dollarr, bearing six per cent deemable at the pleasure ol the Government. IK OIUV/D tit*.' II1V/I1HI1J f UUV ? ^ OttAlOUj which is amply sufficient for his subsistance? teel clothing. Good quarters and fuel are at a be paid to making those men who may enlist, good faith, comfortable and contented with dance is always provided for the sick soldier; period he is unable to perform his duty. Sho duty, the laws provide a pension for him. By the above it is seen that the pay and all* dence and economy, the monthly pay of the sol for his comfort and convenience is furnished b coflee. ? i, The sun}.of Two Dollars will be paid to air who shajl bring to the rendezvpus an able boc The citizen should present his recruit to tl Recruiting Sergeants. J. J. MAI Abbeville C. H., S. C., Hccwiting R June 2(1. 1847. , Notice. Tho subscribers respectfully invites the atten(iop of the oiti'/.ens of Abbeville.;and theDis,trict. .generally, to their. MEB.CHANT TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT, in this Villag-f, two ?i6ors above the Planter's Hotel, where they will keep at all times a fine assortment of GOODS for Gentlernons w?*ar. Their Slock this Spring have prircipally been purchased ?n New York, and consist in part of, Super Black French Cioths. ' Blue <4 t;. u t; u I UIW\Y II Black Doeskin Cas'm'rs " " Fancy " " White and Fancy Drillings. A splendid assortment of Vestings, 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 Shirts and Drawers, Buttons and Trimmings of all kinds, Also a variety ofgoods belonging to the trade, Military Trimmings all of which will be mnde up in a style that will suit any that may favor us with their patronngre. JOHN LYON, JOHN LIPSCOMB. Abbeville C. H., April 27th 1847. 9 3m Matress Making. We whose names are hereunto Biiliscrifced, having need tho Matresses Manufactured by MivJamkb H. Price of the Villago of Abbeville, do hereby rccommend hi6 work to the public, and himself as worthy of their patronago. THOMAS P. SPIERtN, f P. MOSELYv THOMAS B. DENDY. OCT Persons in tho country aesiriiig Matresscs, would do well to give me a call, and examine fcr themselves. My terms will bo found reasonable, ar\d the matresses will show what they are. Shop opposito Mr. Hunter's Gin Shop. JAS. II. PRICE. 25th, 1847. . 13 1m Citation. Whoreas, Thdmas M. Finly, by Thomas .Thomson his Attoriicy applies to,mo to grant him letters of Administration on the Estate of Reuben Finly i dee'd Tlmsft aro therefore to citn tho kindred and creditors of tho deceased, to uppear beforo me in Ordinary on Wednesday 7th June next, to.show cause why said Administration Bhould not be granted. , . Givon under my hand at Abbevillo C. H., 2i4th May, 1847. D. LESLY, Ordinary, May 26th. 13 2w The State of SotitH Carolina. ABBEVILLE DISTRICT. Jesse fleagin, vs. Cntherin Keagin and others.?Partition in Ordinary. It appearing that Nicholas Re agin, one of the Defendants in this, case, resides without the litoitcof this State: It is ordered that he do appear and object to the sale or dhrima, of tho Real of Yoaag Reagin dee'd, ojt or before theSOthdayof : *?b. 20th, 1847; l;,l8to 1 ! , . m & lTESARMY, ? SERVICE. le bodied men, between the ages of 18 arid fgood character, and of respectable stand. apply to enter the service, but those who ,\ the period of their enlistment, viz: "daPay of Artillery and Infantry Spldiers, and Pay of Dragoons of Dragoons and Rifl*. and Riflemen men, when serving on when mounted, foot. Puy por month ( Pay per month Dolls. | Dolls. 17 1? 16 16 18 13 13 S 10 8 9 8 11 11 11 7 8 icK tetruit onjjsted for the Artillery or In ?acn non-commispioned . otticer, musician, er be eiillstpd during tfip present war with lischarge either by expiration of his term of u se of his service, will be entitled to a worland, which he will be at liberty to locate ; may be subject to private entry; or, lie d, receive treasury scrip to tkt amount of interest, payable semi- annually, and reAMA Mr.lf.N** *\A*? * ? ? 11 r?rvl/1 lf\?* v?*v/ iuvLUia uaj to unu ?? uu v/?^i jr ov/iuiL i f -also, a large supply of comfortable and gen* ill times furnished ; arid every, attention wi,l\ and are determined to serve their country iji their situation. The best medical atten-. and .no deduction of pay js jftade. dujiiig t^o ulu the soldier be disabled in the line of his owances are respectable, and that, with prudier may be laid up, as every thing requisite y the Government, including his sugar lind f citizen, non-commissioned ojjice^or soldier, lied recruit, who shall be regularly enlisted, ic Lieutenant or Captain, and not to tho tTIN 1st Lieut. 12th U. S. Infantry Recruiting Officer. endezvous, , 14 3t The State of South Carolina. ? r>nT-*f t rvTf?mr?rnH* UDUC.V11?1.D LflOliilUi. Notice .... To the Creditors and Heirs of Richmond Harris, deceased. . , All persons having demands against^ the Estate will present tliem iq D. Lesly, Administrator of said Estate as Derelict, on or before the 20lh May .1847, at which time said Estate will be apportioned; ajid closed: And as the personal Estate is insufficient to pay the debts?and tjie fdllowirig heifs and legatees reside withdht the Hrnits ofthjs State, viz: Francos ? Harris; A?nea S Hdnter, Uriah R. Harris, Louisa I. Heard, and A J Harris? and the creditors have petitioned for the proceeds of real Estate, to pay debts: It is therefore ordered, that the said absentees dp appear and shbw cause) .why the ..proceeds <of the real Estate of said .Richmond Harris deceased, should not be.so applied; pn or before a i kiA. L _ t aJr_?_ ifli-* -if-.!' 4 - uiu ^uiij oi may io<4/? omenvise, meir con* sent as contested, will be eiitered ot recprji Fob. 20, 1847. 1 3m D. LESLY, Ord'y. The State of South Carolina: ABBEVILLE DISTRICT, hi tlic Court of Ordinary. .. Sarah J. A. Wheaion, vs. Thomas Sirtimons and others.?Application of Crbditors, fot proceeds, of Real .EplcU'e, to be paid to Administrator for jj'at/ihejit of debts, on insufficiency oj personal Estate. It appearing to my satisfaction^ that Thomas Simmons, Frances Simmons and Anna Sioimons a minor, p&rtipb Defendants, reside 8[S|p|Si^ tifif limit I Kn 1'imUa nf* t Kia Q'.IaIa T? - !**.?? - nr/?iiyub vilV(?lllUbO V? tlllO M tttlV XI* 19 UlCrCfore brdofed that they do appear and show cause wit hid the timoj viz, 20th May, 1847* why tile proceeds of .{he Real Estate of Amelia Simmons dec'd, sold in Ordinary for Parti, tiori, should nqtbp. applied to the payment of debts by the Administrator on deficit of personal Estate?their cousent as confessed*, willj be entered of repord. Feb 20. . I 3m D. LESLY, Ord'y. TO" ? a-1 _ - noucfc. Eslaleof Jesse Calvert deceased. Notice is herebyjjiv^n to the Creditors and Distributees of J esse C'alvort dee'd, among whom Hugh H. Calvert, Wa. Leak and Elizabeth his wife, and J essf^Calvort reside without the limits of this State that oa or before the first Saturday of June next, a settlement of the same Will Be made in the Ordinary's Offico ; and that after the timo specified, the Administrator will not hold himself responsible for interest on shares due the Distributees or debts. March 6, 1847. WM. SMITH, Adm'r.. I March 10. 3 3m. DR. JOHN W. McKELLAR, Having located at Winter Seat, Edgefield District. RuanPfitfnTli* ht mturoiAAm^iA thM. citizens ol the yicinity, in tfcr vtriou* esof^ap^aio", 45 8m - , -mi-- ';? " V " ' '"