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i i " LIBERTY AND I?IY NATIVE SOIL." VOLUME 17. NUMBER 43. ! ABBEVILLE C. II., S. C., DECEMBER 22, 1847. li i Published evrrv Wednesday flloniins bv CHARLES 1L ALLEN, HDITOll AN1) PKOl'KIKTOH. XERitffS.?1.50 if paid within throe months from the time of subscribing, or !$r2.()0 if paid within six mouth*, and !jj>:2.50 if not paid until the end of the year. No subscription received for less than six months, and no paper discontinued until all arrearages arc paid. Subscript ions will bo continued unless notice be given otherwise, previous to the closo of volume. 'iD' No paper will be sent out of the State unless payment is made in advance. ADVERTISEMENTS, inserted at 75 cts. per square of twelve lines for the first insertion, and 37 1-2 cts. for each continuance. Those not ha ....6 .......... V,. Ilicuinmo ...... IV.U upon them, will bo continued until ordered out uitd charged accordingly. BCT Estrays Tolled, $?:>.U(), to bo paid by the Magistrate. 53* Iror announcing a Candidate, JjjJi.'.UO, in adrunco. CT The Postage must be paid upon all letters and communications to secure attention. (tok the auuuvii.i.i: banner.) INCIDENTS OF T11AVEL. lettur viii. Bui the celebrity of Rode Bridge does not simply consist in its natural curiosities, its internal wealth, and its literary and ?.i . _i? ?i. -i_ iiiuiKiij ouvuiiiiitj(;s . ii tiliU UUOUIIUS III specimens of intellectual greatness. In the euburbs of Lexington was born and reared the iearned and pins Archibald Alexander I D. D., ofthe Princeton Seminary?son inlaw of the " Blind Preacher," whose talents and eloquence have been immortalized Iry the chaste and classic Author ofthe British Spy. The [Ion. Robert Moore, the only United States Senator ever sent from Virginia West of the Blue Ridge, was also a resident of Lexington. Here Colonel Benton married his Lady, the accomplished M iss McDowell. Here now lives Ex-Governor McDowell, whose family the ungallant and ungenerous Governor Thomas, of Maryland, slundered. The able Judge Brokenboroughof the LT. S. District Court lives here. Andlast, but not least Rev. Horatio Thompson, whose refined taste, polished manners,exemplary peity, profound Theological lore, and cogent thrilling sermons are sufficient to give character to the age. And subjoined to the above catalogue, we may also mention Mr. Chnpin. the venerable author of much of nor rrnnrl nhl i>lui rrli mu. sic. The solemn air lloclc Bridge*, he named in honor of the IN atuml Bridge. Liberty Ilall after the Academical name of Washington College. Rockingham for a neighboringcounty. Primrose,Consolation, Tribulation, and many other such specimens of sacred Music. In the process of my serpentine meanderings, my destiny was cast in a village, where an individual informed me, there would be, that night a "Ladies Fair;" and requested mo to attend. My first impression was, he was trilling with my itine rating dignity (an insult, you know, Souih Carolina blood cannot bear) by retailing his tautologies at my expense. For suggested reason if fair be expressed ladies arc evidently referred to ; and if ladies be mentioned fair is necessarily implied?Whydouble and twist the thing, and darken ideas by the accumulation of words ?? But my pugilistic arder was cooled by a thorough ftxnlicatinn. It nnnnars from flip. 0 | ? ri facts connected with the case, that a certain denomination of Christians in the cily, had achurcb, if not the most gorgeous and richly garnished, good enough for such Christians as Paul or John Bunyon and their respective adherents to worship in. But perhaps the factofa Sister denomination eroding a more gaudy and ostentations edifice'suggested to this.humble congregation, the probability of having to stand back, on account of a neighbor be?ng holier. And this zcalQus exemplary society was inspired with that noble magnanimous spirit, which despises those, who from servile humnni'y stand afar off; and thank God for their rigid adherents to the letter of the law?their . . i Blinerinritv to othors?their nrnvprs and their benevolence ; therefore they resolved they would not live in costly houses and w&irsMj^Go-d in a tent. : ' Biit wtien the^ had ' dom'j)1<itci5 their temple the sine qua turn was hbt flV&Hdb'te in sufficient quantities to defray 'th6'exjtettses.' Hence thfc pious matrons 'ft nil zealoU3 maidens organised them* selves into an . association to be called . ' i *-'i 'I * 4' ?i the Ttidies F.iir. The society mci tn in a ' capacious hall. All persons wishing to iraflic with the.-so merchant women, can enjoy mat exquisite pleasure, by paying u respectable e/ttratio: fee, or pole-tax (a law Carolinians would nulify.) The sto^k io trade eonsi>t of boquets, toys, drinks and others articles too " numerous to mention" as th?i advertisements says. The funds accruing fro-n the s:i cs of lli?*ir merchandise is appropriate.! to the purpose of paying for, at least, the Church lot. As this is for a pious and holy purpose?and as Holy .Mother Rome has ('e.-reed, the end, justifies the mean, they may with propriety indulge the extravagance of laying on 2 or 3 or 500 percent on their baubles and gewgaws. And as this organization is wholily under ; me cTiiirm 01 j^uncs, no young man, in whoso soul eorruscatos u spark tjf gallantry will refuse to go, and purchase liberally. If he be not dead to a sonse of the finer feelings he will go and take under his right, and loft protec tion, at least, two young Ladies, whuse capitation fee he will pay, and also treat them to as much as they can eat and drink, and buy them a bi.quet or twuj even if he should be charged 37 1-2 cents each. You know Lysander in the seigo of Athens taught when the Lion's ski/i is not sufficient to carry your point, it is no haim to stiieh to it the J 'ox's tail. And this apothegm is especially applicable in the case now before us. For, these vain irreligious young men will court popularity with the pretly misses of tin.- Church; but their narrow unrighteous souls would not ' contribute one; mite for religious purposes by way of benevolence, tinder any consideration* Bat the young ladies, whose sagacity is never bal'ied, have devised means, by which, the young infidels shall become sub servient lo the Church, Tot, vobip, virginoB, dotes, quot, t-iclpra, cnelo. I know there are some christians of contracted minds and austere morals, who censure this polite, genteel method of obtaining money to defray the expenses of religionThey go so far as to throw the church on the tender mercy of the world, and expose her to the contempt and ridicule of infidels. But such persons deny the church privileges-, that some men arrogate to themselves. A ccrfain potentate of the continent, used the Jews as a sponge to absorb the gold of Europe, from which he could express it at pleasure. Now, why may not the ladies absorb a lew dimes lrom the irreligious fops and coxcombs, when their avowed object is lo squeeze it out into the purse of the church? Some old-fashioned, tasteless* graceless professors will say, it is Letter to worship C?oJ spiritually in a tent under an oak in Mamre, than to do it fashionably in a gaudy, pompous cathedral, the architect of which has not been remunerated. It must j be confessed it better compoits with the Scripture command, "owe no man anything" to have worshipped in the old until money could have been earned lor the new. I3ut how can a zealous christian endure to see another denomination robed in finer apparel ? They may stand higher in Jacob's ladder, for this is not visible to human eyes, but they must not worship in n more magnificent temple. Besides a spirit is craven and despicable, which withholds from professors rivalry and competition respecting the honors of the world. Perhaps some may have the impertinent audacity to say respecting this religious confectionary, "it is a strange mixture of worldly pleasure and religion, charity and profligacy. It is the spending of one pound for a good cause, for the purchase of an indulgence to spend five for questionable and decidedly sinful purposes. It is an attempt to sanctify worldly merriment, feasting and rioting by the sanctity of approved names, and an intermixture of religious performance." When censors strike such a vein of pathetic railery, chris1 tians must succumb. Dat veniam corvis, vexat consura cohunbaa. , (WRITTEN FOR THE ABBEVILLE BANNER.) I3ALI HABITS. Mr. Jbiditor:?Put this in your paper, and tell all the little boys and girls to study I it carefully, for I love them very much, and . .. .4. jt. desire their happiness. I heard one little boy say to another the other day : " this is the third day that our old teacher has talk ed to us about bad habits, I should think it was aboui time to change the subject, should n't you? il Yes," replied the other; "bull don't care." I thought within myself, these boys little understand the importof the subject, or they would not wish to have it changed. Indeed I know they have formed some bad habits which might now be easily corrected but which are strengthening everyday by indulgence. It is a very bad habit to heed not the advice of friend?, j It is a very bad habit to say, " I don't care" | when you are reproved. It is a bad habit not. to profit by the experience ol others. It is a bad habit to be careless and inattentive when your teacher is talking to your class, atid endeavoring to instruct you oralIt? 'j My dear children do you know that these bad habits will lend you to laugh and disregard all good counsel? Da you know that by and by you will make s,?ort of the iiible, of religion, and of the holy name of (jlod ! Do you know that you will grow bolder and bolder in sin, un'.il at last you will not hesita.e to do what you would now tremble to think about? My dear little mends throughout Abbeville iJistrict. pause and reflect, and profit by this admonition. Correct bail habits in your youth, aud when you grow to be men and woman you will be happy and resyectable. A Teach tit. TI1E CIV Y UF MEXICO This l'ttnous Capital, at th'5 mercy ofGen. Scott, is tlnis described in Murray .s Encyclopedia of Geography: 'i^iie Suite ol Mexico comprises the Valley of Mexico, a fine and splendid ngioii, variegated by extensive lakes, andsorrounded by some o( the loltiest volcanic peaks I of the world. Its circumference is about 200 miles, and it forms the very centre of the table laud Anahuac, elevated from G000 to 80U0 feet above the level of the yea. In .1 . 4 .i * II a I. .1 . . r inc. centre oi ims vaney sianus me city oi .Mexicoor 'LVnochtitlan having; been built in liic niid.ilo of the lake, and connected with the continent by extensive causeways or dykes. To new Mexico is three miles from the lake of Te/.cuea, and nearly six from that of (Jhaico ; yet Humboldt consisidcrs it certain, from the remains of the ancient teocali or temples, that it occupies the identical position of the former city, th.tt a great part of the waters of the valley have been dried up. Mexico was long considered the greatest city of America, but it is now surpassed by INew York, perhaps even by Rio Jane,io. Some estimates have raised its nmml.iiion to 20().(K)0 but. it ma v. on r i ~ * * j 7 ? good grounds, be lixod at 120,000 to 110,U00. Ii is beyond dispute the most splendid. " Mexico is undoubtedly one of the linest. cities built by Europeans in either hemis phere ; with the exception of St. Pcterburgh Berlin, London, and Philadelphia and quart-rs of Westminster, there does m.tcxi.->t a field of the same extent which can be compared to tne capital oi Auw opain, io:* the uniform level oi* the ground 011 which it stands, lor the regularity and breadth of the streets, and the extent oi the squares and public places. The architecture is generally of pure style, and there are even edifices of a very beautiful structure." The palace of the late viceroys, the cathedral, built in what is termed the Gothic style, several of the convents, and some private palaces, reared upon plans furnished by the pupils of the Academy of Fine Artsare of great extent and inagniiiccucc; yet, upon the whole, it is rather the arrangement, regularity, and general effect of the city, which render it so striking. Nothing in particular, can be more enchanting than the view of the city and valley from the surrounding heights. The eye sweeps over a -I A _ i* 1 4 ? A - 1 ?2 _ I I . A _ ll I vu5it5xiuiHuicuiiiv;ue.'iiiuiu5,io ine very oust; oi the collossial mountains covered with perpetual snow. The cily appears as if washed by the waters of the lake ofTezcuco, which sorroundcd by villages and ham lets, resemble the most beautiful of the Swiss lakes, and the rich cultivation of the vicinity forms a striking contrast with the naked mountains. Among these, rise the famous volcano Popocatepelt and the mountain of Izaccihutl, of which the first an enormous cone, burns occasionally, throwing up smoke and ashes, in the midst of eternal snows; The police ol the cily is excellant; mn?t nf iVia alrepts am hniirlsomp.lv navcd. lighted and cleansed. The annual con. sumption in Mexico has been computed at 15,000 beeves, 270,000 sheecp, 50.000 hog.* 1,600,000 fowls, including ducks and tur[ keys, 205,000 pigeons and partridges. The f j " j>' - ,, ^ markets arc remarkably well supplied with animal and vegetable productions, brought by ciovvils of canoes along the lake of (JhaIco and the canal loading to it. These canoes are often guided by females, who, at the same time, are weaving cotton in their portable looms, or plucking fowls and throwing the feathers into the water. Most of the (lowers and roots have been raised in chinarnpas or floating gardens, an invention peculiar to the new world. They consist ol rafts formed of reeds and bushes, and i-overcu wiiu oiacit saline mould, which, I?f in<? irrelated by the water'of the lake, becomes Icriile.. ll is a great disadvantage to Mexico, however, that it Mauds nearly on a level with tlie surrounding lake, which, in seasons of heavy rain, ovewhelms it with destructive inundations. The construction ol a desague or canal, to carry off | the waters of the lake of Zumpango, and of the principal river by which it is fed, has, since 1 <?), prevented any very desolating fl ?oil. The de.-agu:\ though not conducted with skill and judgement, eo>t UUi.),0()i), and is one of the most stupendous hydraulic works ever executed. Were it filled with water, the largest vessels of war might pa;;s hy it through the ransje of mountains which hound tiie plain of Mexico. The alarm*, however, have been frequent, and cannot vvi'll pr?:Ko ivltiln ili.* 1..f..l -.T 1. ? ??.? j ? ni?c/ i? ? i i ui iiKi i. iiiiv*' r* | ~U feel above that of the great square of .Mexico. 'lTiic Beautiful Liiuil niit! its Sentry Grim." j li Y MATKKLr.AR. ] I. There is a land immortal? ! The beautiful of lands ; 12cside its ancient portal A sentry grimly stands: He only can undo it. And open wide the door ; And mortals who pass through it Arc mortal never more. ii. 'pl.i . 1 1 " a uui l;turiiiu.-j liiim is riuavon, Ami Death the sentry griin ; The Lord thereof has given Tin* upvnitig keys to hiin ; And ransom'd spirits sighing And sorrowful tor sin, Pass through the gnte in dying, And freely enter in. nr. Though dark and drear the passage, That leadeth to the gnte, Yet grace attends the message To souls that watch and wait: An i at the time appointed, A messenger ronies down. Anil guides the Lord's annointed From cross to glory's crown. IV. Their sighs are lost in singing ; They're blessed in their tears; Their journey heavenward winging, They leave on earth their tears. Death like an angel seeming, ''We welcome thee"?they cry? Their lace with glorv gleaming, 'Tis life for them to die. $&'The following lines, oriuinallv nub I i.died in the Alabama Fla<* & Advertiser, were written by the liev. Whiteford Sinitli, of this city, They will bear many republications. They are characterized by simplicity, and truthful tenderness, while the harmonious flow of the verse must strike every reader.?Charleston, Eve. News. Written in answer to those of Mrs. Buckley in reply to Mr. Wilde's. "My Life is like tiic Summer Rose." "Thedews of ni^lit may fall from Heaven Upon the witherd rose's bed," And many a beauteous bud be given, In lieu of that which now is dead. The morning sun in halchyon hours, May shine upon this bed of flowers ; But they whose grief is pure and deep, Can surely never cease to weep. The leafless tree when spring shall come, May feel its warm reviving powers; And put forth many a lovely bloom, When moisten'd by its genial shower j But sun nor shower can e'er restore The friends whom now we see no more; And birds may sing, and zephyrs blow, These tears can never cease to flow. The ocean wave may gaily swell, Receding from the storm-lashed shore ; But memory hears the funeral knell, Amid its loud resounding roar, Though nature still her course may keep, Nor know o'er all our ills to weep, Devoted hearts when rudely torn, Can never ceaso on earth to mourn. PorEttY Renounced.?The New York Observer says that 58 intelligent Germans renounced Popery a few sabbaths since at New Jersy. The Presbyterian Church was crowded on the occasion. # lunti iwi?n mammm in iniiwjca^caronMMMBL^ Cater from (Europe. From the New York Herald, December 8. Arrival of tlic EIii(:i?nia. The steamer reached Boston about 6 o'clock, and ihe following intelligence was immediately transmitsJ to this city over the wirrs. Tiie News?The advices from Liverpool are to the 19th ultimo, inclusive. The British Parliament was convened yesterday. i\'o business was transacted beyond the mere ceremony of opening, which was done by royal commission. The French lo in of two hundred and fifly million francs has been adjudged to \t .1 1 * . .1. _ J- : 1 1 r- I - 1 . m. uu ivuiucaiiu, ai to l-'i, which was me minimum reserved. The adjudication had 1 ittl?i or no e fleet upon the English market. An announcement reached London, on Monday, P. M., that, a formidable conspiracy had been discovered in Paris, which had the effect of seriously depressing the English funds, for a short tim . The state of Ireland is truly frightful. A system of agrarian resistance is everywhere manifested, landlords daily falling betbre the vengeance of the people. Commercial and Financial?Contrasting the operations of trade, and the iri-neral aspect of the monetary affairs of the country, for the last fortnight, with those of the preceding, it is gratifying to observe that a .slight, but still a perceptible improvement has taken place. Nevertheless, this re-action, so well begun, under the I i n r ^ ? comomcu iniiuence 01 returning coniiuence and a general relaxation of the money pressure, has, within the last few days, been greatly uilected by additional failures. Although the pricc of money is still high, and insolvencies are rife, the fury of the panic has been stayed, and the prestige of brighter and happier days can be distinguished amidst the darkness of the past,and the gloom of the present. Trade is evidently making vigorous struggles to rise, despite the forebodings of disheartening and in ninny instances dishonest theories, and the still greater discouragements of for foiled confidence and extinguished accommodation. Money is yet difficult to be had. Commercial distress has not been materially assuaged, hut hope is high, and the future is promising. Towards the Jailer end of last week,there was a decidedly more cheerful feeling exhibited in the manufacturing districts, and an increased business was done, particularly by private treaty. The failure of Truman & Cook, before alluded to, cast a serious ?r!r>nm imnri llif> nrvirl.-nt nml rt Itlinilirll flirt ? casuality dors not affect Manchester or its neighborhood to any considerable extent, yet it must produce results unfavorable to general credit, end retard for a while that gradual approach to well revived confidence $o essential to the commerce of the cuontrv. The English funds, for the last fortnight, have suffered less fluctuation than for a considerable time previous,though they have suffered many changes, they have displayed greater firmness, with an unequivocal tendency to ascend. Their steadiness has been considerably promoted uy tue transportation of foreign gold, amounting to nearly JG 1,500,000 sterling. The 13:inlc of England still demands the high rate of 8 per cent discount, while its branches generally refuse to advance under 9 per cent \ but many of the private establishments of the country have discounted bills, of course of indisputably good reputation, at 7, and even 61-2 per cent. In the money market, yesterday, a better feeling prevailed, and no now feeling prevailed. Consuls closcd at 80 7-8 for moaey. With extensive transactions. and for account at from 84 1-4 to 83 3-4. A considerable sale of stock, however, damped the market. Foreign bonds commanded very trifling attention. The Chot.tbka.?The French Minister of Commerce has given to three doctors of the faculty of Paris mission to go and study the progress of the cholera in the countries where it is at present raging. These gentlemen arc Doctors Beau, Contour and Morineret, and their places 'of destination are Trebiznnd, Moscow and Odessa. The imperial Academy of Sciences of St Petersburg has offered a prize of 30Q0. rubles for the best " History of the Cholera." . , , Contemtptible.?The (i Catholic Teleigraph," publishes a letter from Rome,'show ing that Newman and other j)efverts 'have been sinkincr themselves id' a Jbwef deoth a than tHey had heretofore reached; :The letter says:?On the Oth the Holy Father deigned to honor them with ft visit, in-the course of which he 'fcrinversed with them and with Dr. Wiseman in tho most affectionate manner, and gave them special marks of his favor. He also permitted them to kiss his feet."